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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-07-23
WsdmesdaY. 2Ith of.fMgMst,

1851. ut y o'clock, noon, of that day.
The call FIR ysch mating Is made by q majority
of the Directors of said Company, and the OBJ
iect thereof is to consider and vote upon the
proposition to increase the capital stock Of the
said Company 10 the sum q clc"en million
five hundred thousand dollars, and also te vote
upon the proposed merger AID consolidation OF
said Company with the Baltimore, Cincinnati
d Western Railway Company of Maryland,
The Baltimore. Cincinnati & Hesiera RI. CO. Of
Virginia, and the Baltimore, Cincinnati IVES
tern Railway Company of Ohio, and upon the
tcrrss Of such merger and consolidation, and
also to vote upon TIE proposition 70 authorize
the consolidated Company to borrow such
sums of rrerey - may be necessity for com
plotting, finishing, improving and operating its
railroad, and TO issue bOnds therefor, and 70
mortgage lis corporate property and franchises
&c secure the payment of such bonds, ard TO
FIX the amount Of said bonds and mortgage.
Dated JGne lIth, 1881.
Z. A HAYT, President.
THos. L. You've, 7. Pces't.
JACKSON HOLLAND,
+. A. HAYT. D;roctors
+. D. McCONKY,
w. w. C0CKEY.
L. d. MoCONKY, Secretary.
June IS, July 16, and Aug. 13.-1SSl.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-07-23

A policeman in Chicago found an infant
ON a docs step, and turned itin to the Home
of the FfiendlesS naming it Charles j.
Guiteau. That policemen deserves a coat
of tar and feathers. Tbs child may be
thankful that such a wretch dsls't throw it
into 4 sewer.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-07-23
For Safe.

4 FRESH YOUNG JERSEY COW an6 Cali
y also "a jersey Heifer for sale. All beauti-
ful animals. and the Cow gives five gallons
daily, Of rick mnk.
JAMES y. GALLAHER,
Fsve Press Office.
July %; ISL.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-07-23
Triumph Scratch Pocket Shirt

The above is the best and cheapest shirt
in the market. 1t is u~nequalled in Uniform
ity, fit, finish and workmanship. Ii Is
something novel, combining the advantages
of an open front and open back shirt. IT is
the most durable a. wei rs the mot com
Portable shirt that has ever been put on the
market. What IS more desirable in a shirt
than durability, perfection in fit, and beau
ty? Price-unlaandried 800; laundried
Sl.25. For sale in Charlestown only by
July Ia. 81. !. Ran R0DR1CKy
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-07-23

The inventive capacities of many men are
being exercised to find fitting %pU1ikhmcns
for Guiteau. The Staunton Spectator ASKS
how would it do 20 show him the pictures
of himself that appear in the newspapers
The inhumanity of man is inexplicable.
Surely he would then repent Of his act or
commit uicide-perhaps both.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-07-23
sS-rFHE OLD FAMILY JOURNAL.
Stockholaers, .Neefing.

NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN THAT a
~ NETTING of the Stockholders of The
Baltimore, Cincinnati dud Western Rg7Day Com
paay'' incorporated under the laws of the State
of West Virginia will be held mt the office of
the Company ie Charleston. Kanawha County,
in the State Of West Virginia on
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dqainst

GEORGE II. FLAGG, sxecetof and Devis
see of John r. Flagei decccsed, Thomas
II. Willis, Jno; J. Hamn5ad, Trustee,
Ella or Eta Hammond, Herbert Hama
mond, Otto Hammond, Bertha Hammond,
Farmers Bank of Virginia, and John >.
Morson, acting Receiver OF said Bank,
Dgfta'cnf-.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-07-23

The Wheeling Sunday Leader says Gov
crnor Jackson signifies his willingness to
name a day for the pshlie rGoiciRss over
the recovery of President GARFIELD
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-07-23

4 IL The new Patent Remedies and old ones,
y sold BIZ GTJ. T. LIGHT.
DERSTNN POWDER for killing flies, black
l. gnats. reaches, DC. Directions: Apply To-
cally, or close the room and burn a Tablespoon
full of it or a plate and every fly dies. Sold by
GEO. 7. LIGHT.
7 AGER BEER-seeraine Milwaukee-sold
II b. GE0. T. LIGHT.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-07-23

The deadlock was partly broken at Alba
ny on saturday, and proved a dead-fall to
20 the aspirations of Conkling and Platt for
a "vindseation.' If never before, We pre-
sumo Mr. Conkliug now Is impressed with
the Scripture truth Pride gocih before a
fall aud a havahty spirit before destruction
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-07-23
Young Ladies' Academy
Mss u. c. HENDERSON, PRINCIPAL.

THE FALL. SESSION of this School begins
i wednesday, September I5,h.
Parents desiring to enter pupils will apply to
Mrs. ;. T.. Dougherty for information as to
terms, &c.
.Julv ~. lSS1-ft.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-07-23

THE sYETE OF MARYLAND, William
Wade, ]. A. Lancaster and Ada L. his
wife, Z. Ely Wads in his own right and rs
Administrator Of john 4. Wade, decd
Nancy Wade, Mary Z. Wade, Susan c.
Wade, George W. McCordell, William
W. Hoffman, Maria Filing, and Albert
Small, Administrator, Joshua Gregg Glib
son and Alice, his wife, James II. Grove
and Thomas Hite, Defendants,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-07-23
(SUITS MADh TO UhHhhTJ
BOOTS, SHOES, HATS & CAPS,
f.
Tobaccos, Confectionery,

H DaccOS3 ~
&C. that I have ever shown to ihh pubic. For
the benefit of the public | quote prices below,
To compa with prices you have been paying;
Dry G,,ds. Notions, Clothing, Hats d Shoe Prizes
CaIicoes. SIC. yd; Yard-wide Cottons, Ec.
All Wool ~CaShmeres from Zoe. to Sl.OO per yd.
Dress Goods from Sc. to DC. per yd.
All Wool Cashmere zoe. vi.
Cottonades from 12lc. To 33c. per yd.
Towels Sc: Gents ] Hose &c. per pair.
Ladies HoSs &c, per pair.
4 Nice SUIT II Mems Clothing for $50.
cents Hats from !0c. g. $3.50.
Two Spoois Cotton for Jc.
CARPETS from sc. TO Sl.25.
Ladies shoes 00c.: Gents 10. S1.r1
Oyeralrs 25c. per pair; Drawers 25c. per pair.
Groccrg cad ToJacco Prices.
Enterprise Roasted Coffee Doc per pound.
O. X. Mc
y. 0. Brown Sugar sc
Very Light We
Coffee \. TIC
Crushed ne
Honey Drip Syrup SOC. per gallon.
Essence Ccilee DC. per dozen boxes.
Cauh-l Tomatoes, the best, l24c. per can.
Good Tobacco, SOC. per pound do. &c. per plug.
Gr,yely Tobacco $l!OO pr. h.; Jackson's do. zoe.
Pride of Virginia Smoking Tobacco zoe. per ID.
White Wash Brushes from 40c. 70 S2!cS
Brooms from l5c. to i5c.; Good Tea, SOC. perlb.
/ All kinds of Crackers aid Cakes from 10 10 JOc.
Green apples, the finest kind, 37lc. per peek.
Motto Quick Sales and Short Profits
Goods delivered in the Corporation. as Away;
have a Porter"
NIMROD T%RUSSEbL,
Proprietor.
n 90
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-07-23
Wheat w anted!

I AN prepared to pay the outside figures for
l. all good understandable Wheat offered ON this
market, to be delivered at any point convenient
to the seller. [. W. iHUSSELL.
July 9, 1881.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-07-23
Con,anssssomer,s .sostce.

IN THE CIRCUITCOURTOF JEFFER-
son COUNTY, WEST VIRGINIA:
MARY GROVE, Thomas c.. Grove, and
Washington b. Grove-only heirs of the
lSte Sarah q. Grove, Plaintiffs.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-07-23
WEE .gLSO OFFER

at public sale at the lower farm, miles north
of Smithfeld and mile west of the Smithiield
and Shepherdstown Turnpike, on
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-07-23

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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-07-23

July 23 1851.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-07-23

Administrators of Peter RoEe's, decd.
JnO. G. Shirley, Clerk.
Lnlv q. ISL
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-07-23

Manufactured by the SOUTHERN FERTILIZING COMPANY Of Richmond Va
This standard article has been in the field since 1866 and continues ohod hsownagirt
all comefs. ~. Don't make any arrangement for your supply m tins line uui yM "h
fer with MS IN" " Ai"~AH""
July 2 ls5l-th.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-07-23
University Of Virginia.

July 3, 1ssi-st,
Osage Valley banner., 1881-11-10
Lands and Farms for Sale.

We have few farms and about 1900 acres
of wild lands for sale at the most reasonable
terms for cash, The lands are well tim bersd
and the best OF water; prices varying from Doc
TO 81 per acre; large portion is worth IS iof
the timber.
The farms moderately improved, price from
So to 81 per acre.
$50 acres lying In three miles Of the county
seat, we'll timbered. for 81 per aere.
6i) acres near Aurora Springs and the
Rsllrosd 81 per acre.
a,OOO acres In eastern part OF the county
for 81 eenis per acre.
so sores two miles north Of County Seat
81 per acre.
Lots IN the town Of Aurora from $40 to
$50 each,
90 seres with new house and good well, In
half mile OF TascumbIA, &37b.
Information given on spplcaaon TO
A, FULKRRSoN, Rat EsTATE AOENT,
Tltevmhis, No.
Osage Valley banner., 1881-11-10
Ths rsssidsni speaks
~ a MATTER tSTEnEsrrSo TO rSTKSDrso
oFP cE-sEEKEEs.

Washington, D. O., Nov.4 The president
beIore leaving ior New York, Informed mem.
bets cfsbe eabipettbat hs should adhere 70
bic determination not TO see applicants for
Office personslly, and that he shDald, upbn
he retafn, give public notice tbat ne woa,d
nof eblertAiB ety epplcAtlons d. adr -ei Ia
him. He said lr 4 - not intend Ia be nnaoy-
% Nv ofiee aeekerkss we're biz pro aeoassof,.
Fglends 81 tilaipefsay that be Wit accaps
shs kagi!sh mlssioh upon retiring from tils
cabinet snafernsi6 ebroad two years. Tbey
deny that ha has loiiesrsd aug intention oi
rot stSpdiug for tt4 presldentlkl upmi nAiion
w 1898
4 Jadge FoiRer wtites here that he will not
ihe ready 10 assume tha duties oI Etcrelsry
before the ialtnr paFf of fhs month, OF iuss la
timeto prepare ~ 'annual report lor tie
itnetfuR ofscOnertat.
ffse increase Vi 'snteffsf f6sehts feceipss
durlAg tbs past Tour months over CORES pond.
t'g months last year amounts 20 ST.. 90 337.-
26. AT this rate the total receipts this ysar
will reach $3.50, 000, 600.
Osage Valley banner., 1881-11-10
BLEHD rIaERS.

II Royal Bengsl Tiger should appear on
our streets every bnve man wonld Join In
hunting him to the death, and every timid
man would bs likely 70 get down cellar.
But II 10 the natural ieroclty Of the Royal
beast were added the deceitiul wiies OF the
serpent and the Snsaking shIeveFy OF tho
hyenA or jaokal be would be less dangerous
snd more respectable snimal than the ''blind
tiger" which has his deu Ia The lower part Of
tFe town and which our citizens seem to
look upon with calm Indifference. II the
royal beast were TO be turned loose on our
streets the danger IA easv TO estimate, honora.
ble wound or an honorable desth might be the
portion OF ieg aud the danger would be
forever pat. But who chat was IN town on
Saturday and saw men reoiiog about, by
twos and threes who might fifty cay: suited
Ne stand divided we fall, 7" who we're briDg-
inc ditxraes upon iheir frisnds and poverty
sod dlshpnor upon tbaneelyes sud fsnilisa
ead whqa es hey shen sFpaAgfs e Yor'l
bh. t1 es..f, ~ sibtf
0o0 efpit' 1ot ifA . 1btsla ii.sk , tft' III
spnafo tie eviis rfesshl ana come. ihr
poverty Nnd oitFFscs, the A3ehs gJd teefst
the ein and death, which these blind ugtrt
are bringing into our midsii
And il would be we'll " these were all, but
II Is currently reported that boys OF tendeS
years have been made drunken ia these dens.
Certain It is that, 10 them. many b0ys and
young men, IN whose bands must very soon
De placed the welfare and honor Of the coun
ny daily and nightly congregate, there TO
learn all manner ofproianeness and va gsriiy
and 10 contract habits OF idleness, dissipa-
tion and vice.
Herod 10 naintsin his empire took the
lives OF innocent ch ildrsn snd bis nBme will
be forever txecratsd. What then shall we
say OF the 'blind-iiger" which Tor the sake
OF g few pallry dimes robs our children OF
name, character and the bright promise OF
future msnbOout
Osage Valley banner., 1881-11-10
Another Tumble.

There was weeping aud wailing aud plen
liiu array OF sack-cloth and ashes on change
this morning. Toe excitement, which com.
menoed yesterday, culminated to-day when
wheat dropped TO Sl.27l and corn 10 J9I
cents. Margins were eAhAsuted, and checks
we're not cert tif,d, and the bulls were rushing
Abou. in stale Of frantic msdnesp. In two
DAYS the market had dropped 81 TO cent?,
almost entirely overwhelming the small
dealers. There were rumors Of failures about
the big board but noihIng authentic could
DO learned. Settling clerks were rushing
hither and thlther, members were sent tor.
sna II seemed a. II psn1smonium reign cd
supreme on the floor On the open boa RI
nrarlS every one wEs trying TO get rid OF his
wheat, believing that every moment the
marke' would take stlll further drop Chi.
csgo News Nov. ith.
Osage Valley banner., 1881-11-10
In AenmOrium.

Dedicated TO the memory OF "litile Minnie,
adopted daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs. A. J
Bridge, who departed this life Sept. ~, 81
Farwell dear father and mother,
bid YOU adieu,
And on your journey may you persuc.
Your company Was sweet, your union dear
Ypur wurds dsllghtlu 10 my ear;
Aud when IhougLt we bad 10 part,
You drew like cords sFound my heart.
Oh siJer T. len will not forget you,
20 Auag aud here you etAy,
But II we're ipined IN heart,
II lwrAn bear to Journey where
With you cannot meet
Brother r Idle, where is he?
He was so md nnb good 10 me.
MtUrn not poor sOrrowins soul,
Though to-day be dark with sorrow
Ani thy heart be rent with ipAr;
JOY shAll greet thee with the morrow,
Smiles shall drive away thy tears.
Go To thy rest fsir child,
Go To thy dTeamless bed,
While yet 50 gently tillGd
With blessings on thy head,
Flesh roses in thy hApd,
Buds on thy pillow laid,
ha Go from this dark aud fearful land
Where hnwers 80 quickly fade.
Before thy heart had learned
In way wArdness TO stray;
Before thv feet had ever learned
The dark and downward way,
Or lin had sorrowed thy breast,
Or sorrow woke the tear,
Tnou sought the throne OF changless rest
Ia thy celestial sphere.
Osage Valley banner., 1881-11-10

PETERsoN's MACHINE is on our table Tor
NOvpmber, AHEAD OF All OTHERS, and bet
ter than ever. IL lrsds uff with a charming
steel engraving. after Meyer Won Bremen,
'Hsll Afraid" Tbis is followed by one oi
those denbe size, steel iasbon- plates, superb
Is. cplored, oulY seun IN ibis psflyslV lady \
DeSsaf lyssn ftstnss afa4lf fE :. afrarii
Lacy hall" Illustrating an.fxdhjsifslg 10 [
loye-ttorY; and then some dity wood cuts 4
dresses, patterns In embroidery, &c.. Sc.
There is also superb colOFed slipper pattern,
for brsding, In crimpson and gold. The
principal arical Is "a Day Al Canterbury" !"
which is profusely illustrated, aud is Of =
character very much higher than is usually
seen In magazines. The tales and novelsts
are even better than usual. and Peterson,
as is know, a'wsys gives the best. with
this number. sppears the Prospectus for 1884,
when Elk ORIGINAL NoyELETs will be gwen,
and, ~ addition, HUNDRED SHORTER
sToRIEs. A series uf brilliantly illustrated
stories, and ATticais like Canterbury will
also appear. Also Paper Pattern for .
Dress, every month. TIE price Of Peterson
u but Two DOLLARS A Year, postage free.
To clubs, the terms are eYtn lower, viz: two
copies Tor SO 80, with 3 superb engraving
(sizs 20 inches by lG) Hush, Don't Wake
Them," or hRndsome Photograph Album,
ne premium. Or four copies for So 80, and
an extra COPY OF the IL gain itself rs pre
MUM. Or live copies for $500, with both,
an extra copy aud either the Engraving os
Album for premium. For largrr clubs, the
premiums are even more tempting. Now
Is the time 20 get up clubs tor 1882, "Petef-
son" confines more, for less price Than
any oSher. Specimens arc sent, gratis, il
written for. Subscribe to nothing until you
have seen 4 cosy. Address, CHARLES j,
PETERSON, sOG Chestnut Street, Philadsiphia.
Pa.
Osage Valley banner., 1881-11-10
EXE 5UroRs NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that L,ttsrs iesta
mentaIy upon the estate OF Marion j. Man
ming, deceased. we're granted 10 the under
Miller County, bearing date the 9 b day oil
September, 1881.
All persons having claims against ssld es'
tate are requested 10 exhibit them for allow
anee TO the Executor within one year alter
the date OF said letters or they may be pre-
cluded from The benef' of such cstBte. and
II such claims be not ~ Aibited within three
years from the date OF sail leuors they will
be forever barred.
GEoRoK w. MANNING, Executor.
Oetl3 4W
Osage Valley banner., 1881-11-10
ApMlNIsrRArmx,s NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that letters Of Ad'
ministration was granted on the estate OF
william Vann, deceased, nn ths 18th day Of
October, 1881. 10 EmirA Vann. AdminisirA-
tfix, by the Probate Court OF Miller county,
Mssouri, bearing date October lsth, 1881.
All persons having cisims sgslnst said estate
are requested " exhibit the same for allow.
ance witbiu one year from the date OF said
letters o. they may be praeluded from any
bsnfflt Of said estate aud II ssid claims shall
not be exhibited within two years from the
date Of said lettsrs they ~ be forever barr
cd. BLMIRA VAEa,
AdminisirAtriE.
Osage Valley banner., 1881-11-10

Tax SQUARE MAs.-The square man meas
ures the same each way, and be hasn't Any
Winny edges or shsky lumber In him. He Is
free from knots and sAp aud won't warp. He
is clesr stuli, and don't care what you work
him up into, he won's swell, and be WON'T
shrink. II is amongst men what good kim
dried bosrds are among carpenters: he won's
a. "ason-crack. It don't mske any difference
which side oi him you com mp TO, he Is the
same ze each way, and the only way TO get
81 him a yh)w is u face him. He kDoss
he i, square and rever spends any time try
ing 10 prove {. TIE square man Ia one Of
tbs best shaped men the world has ever pro-
duced; e is one oi that kind OF people who
can't alter the spot to ft spot, but you
must alter the suot In til him.
Osage Valley banner., 1881-11-10

II you have no buainess, advertising will
build up one.
Iryour business Is poor, advertialng will
make II good.
II your business Is good, advertising will
make Il better.
But II you are too ISEy 10 walt on cussonaers,
Don't adj, erliss.
Osage Valley banner., 1881-11-10
Dissolution HOtico.

Notice i' hereby given that tho partnership
exissInG between Wm, Golden, T. Ph,iiips
q Louis Lesem under The nrm name Of wm.
Golden & o., has sbis day been dissolved by
mutual consent Said Louis Lesem has sold
he interest to WIN. Golden and T. s.
Phillips. who will collect all debts due the
old arm and assume all the liabilities Of the
same.
The bunipess will be carried on under the
old irm name Of VIM. Golden & 90.
WM. GOLDEN,
4. =. PnILLIPs,
LOUIS LEsRM.
If1aentnhln No Ortnhar a1,h ISL
Osage Valley banner., 1881-11-10

Every dollar OF national money in circu-
ialiOn is 40 evidence that the government
is using its constitutional powers for the benz
efit o. the people. Every dollar Of bank cur
rsncv in circulation is an evidence thAt tbs
government has delegated the use Of it, pow
ers to snricn a corporate monopoly a! the
expense OF the people.
Osage Valley banner., 1881-11-10
MILLINERY! MILLINERY!
MILLlNERY!!!

Pleasant Mt Pleasant NJ. Pleasant Mt.
Tue undersigned respectfully informs
the people OF Millea, Cole, MoniteAu aid
Morgan counties that che has opened out one
ol the finest stocks OF Millinery Goods in
this section Of country. Having been thirty
years in the trade east and vest; having a
thorough knowledge of every branch in
millinery. l sm prepared TO do all kinds Of
making, dtting and repairing TO suit the
most iastidiOus. Give me call.
Mrs. NJ. REEVES.
Osage Valley banner., 1881-11-10
How the Poor are Taxed.

The people are told that they are not tax
ed 10 pay the interest on bonds, and the story,
sinca being so often repeated by both old
parties. Ia behaved And while II Is not The
tariff upon Imported goods, not even 10 the
extent Of protective tsnf, where protection
Is n, cessary u the establishment OF naw en-
terprlsss, that we oppose, we do oppose the
abuses that have crept in under the guise OF
io5tering industry.
L. Ia such abuses as tax commodities OF
every day use and corsnhtion smoug labor.
ing people IRON to 100 per cent while the
manufacturer il exporting the same goods Al
less than one halt what be is receiving at
homo from the same labor that produced
them.
II YOU think labor pays no part Of the
IhTEREsT OK rus BONDS, listen while we re-
cite the tAX upon lev al the srtlclesin com
mon use;
The farmer starting for his work has shoe
nut on ais horse with the nsiles TAXED o.
per cent, driven with hammer TAX ~ %
per cent, be GUS n stick with knife ia XED
90 rar cent; no hi.ches HE horse 10 q plow
TAXED 80 pSt cent; with trace chains
TAXED ~ per cent. lis returns TO his
hC.ne NJ night and lies bis weary limbs on 3
sheet TAXED tS per cent; and covers him
self with blanket that has paid n TAX of
so per cent. He rises Ia the morning. puts
on his cheap COAT which IL TAXED 45 per
cent, his n ,anel shirt is TAX ED so per cent;
his SHOES are TAXGD ~ ner cent,
and the hst on his head is I AEO 40 PEI
cent; hs opens Bible that 10 TAXED 81
nar cent; he kneels TO his God on u CAR
PET FAXED 100 per ceni the cheap plates
from when he eats his mesis pay TAN o.
30 per cent, and hi cop ~ coGre sweetel ed
with SUGAR TAXED 20 per cent The
mechanic seasons bis lold with SALT TAX
KID $50 per cent. II he chews tobacco he
pays TAX Of 100 por sent
The foregoing sho Rs what the bonds cost
the people. THIS imposition can oa removed
by paying thn bonds, bat the DlmOcratic and
Republican parties propoae not u pay the
bonds, but p lRPsrUArE them for thirty
yAar, sud pay tho bJudhOlders annually
500 0N1 c00 interest
Osage Valley banner., 1881-11-10

fhe Mississippi RIVER Improvement Con-
vsnton was one Of the most important meet
ngs ever held 10 st. Louis. It's main pur-
pose was 20 Concentrate the Improvement on
the main channel 0f the river, and 70 have
Congress pass an appropriation bill for itS
improvement As An independent measure.
Sithou, having L. loaisd dOwn with sppro-
prStions fhr = hundred other streams of
little national importance. We think ths
convention was Pminsntly Succassiul In this
work, and the grsndest results will aow from
lie acIion.-Rur4i World.
Osage Valley banner., 1881-11-10
NOTICE TO TIE BAKERS And HAULERS

WANTBD--lOO Tie makers and 20 Teams to
make aud bank ties in Miller county on
o,ags river. Cash paid when work done
sacb we,k. Apply 10 Jacob CAN'T, Tuseum'
bis, Mo.
JACOB CAN'T,
T. J. FART. Of High Point.
Oct, 81 3m.
Osage Valley banner., 1881-11-10

A colorsd Witness WAS asked II he knew
and used the Bible. He replied in the AZ
frmative. II siterward appeared that this
the sttorney on the other eide, 'didnt vou
swear that you used your Bible!" "Yss,
yes, Sah." fAltered the witness. 81 done
stroppsd my rz on IT," The Court dscl-
frd that this was equal TO the general knowl.
edge OF the Bible aud was sufficient
Osage Valley banner., 1881-11-10
notice.

Wanted 800 Cords Of wood made, will
pay one dollar per cord. Good timber.
Apply TO Phil. r. HsusnstoIn, TuGeumbia,
Mo. LA3u.
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LOUIS LESEM.
For The Dead.

Mrs. A.P. Folsom has received by last
Steamers large supply Of C, fins Of differ
ent grades, from the hDest to the most COM
mon; prices graded to snit the purchaser.
Osage Valley banner., 1881-11-10
City Drugstore,
Tuscumbia, Mo.

The undersigned have opened Arst clats
Drug Store. Glled with New Drugs and
Medicines OF the purest quality. The stock
e1cells any establishment in o.sge Valley.
Merchants, Retail dealers snd Physicians
will find It to their advantage to purchase
of US. We have procured the service Of
DIR. H, Bradly1ord as Prescrlp
ionisI.
I3IkUMLEY 81 JOHNSON
Osage Valley banner., 1881-11-10

High St., In basement Of Odd Fellows Hall.
G9' All kinds Of Wood work done ln the
shortest notice.
Osage Valley banner., 1881-11-10

AGENTS we %AEIs9 e9 i..,, $ 9; !. r., AZ &. Fi ...
"a pslssss y ~ y AVllsA nllasG SS. " LssS No
Osage Valley banner., 1881-11-10

Notsry Public.
Titles investigated, Lands bought and Icld
and Taxes paid.