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Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1881-12-14

Thornhill, later with Dr. Strock, and then
attended a medical institute in Iowa, in
which state he has already practiced his
profession two years. Success 10 DR..
Catherwood.
Rev. Z. D. Beldcn, our county super.
intendent, assumed the duties Of his Off &c
last week Monday. For the present his
Office will be with Judge OrmAnzo Allen.
over Crane & Patterson'e store. For the
next few weeks he will be absent from
home visiting the schools on the east side
of the county, and as an accommodation
10 teachers, he has appointed competent
deruty In the person Of Hon. N. K. Noble,
to give such teachers as call during his
absence, private examinations.
The latest weather prophet-Wm G.
Todd Of Elgin, ILL.,. says: THE winter
will be windy, rough and bois,erous; the
winds will be higher and more bolster
Gus than those of las: winter. The quiet.
ct time will be the latter par. Of January
Z
and the beginning of Februsry-from
January ~, 10 February 12., The first
heavy snow storm that spreads snow over
the country generally will inauguratc win.
ter at this point Immediately; and the
same rule will hold good in localities
west Of u.s." ~. 49,. /:
The Taopi Farm Co. have, on their
extensive premises in Lodi township 10
this county, small sheep barn. (only "a
rods long) and of suitable width to hold
1900 sheep which the company have now
on the farm. They have Of horned cattle
about 800 head and 100 head of horses.
This farm Is under the supervision Of Mr..
Wood, who owns an y interest in IL, and
whosa knowledge Of agriculture renders
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1881-06-08

and have been thoughtlessly talking
of things that do not interest you
Guy what is the matter? Oh, my dar'
ling, my darling! don't die just when
| am beginning to love YOU so"
1t was like q sudden elixir to him.
in the midst Of that awful nervou;
prostration.
Grace! what You love so well as
that? You love so well as that"
His voice trembled like woman's,
and Grace went down on her knees al
his feet, her glorious face uplifted, her
eyes endorsing the story her lips utter
ed.
"Oh, do do 1t has come to
me like heavenly revelation. Oh,
my husband, l thank heaven for the
great iov that it has sent to me! Take
me to your arms, Guy, and say, my
wife ~
The sudden revulsion Of feeling
brought Guy Ravensden intense relief,
and he silently folded his wife to his
breast. The doubts and fears of his
life had suddenly passed away, leaving
behind intense rapture, and so, out Of
the dense storm clouds came softest
of anguish the chief
blessing Of Guy Ravensden's life.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1881-06-08
4 Good Temperance Tale.

From Ohio comes a capital temper
ancc story. Judge Quay, the temper
ance lecturer, in one of his efforts there
got of the following:
CAL those who in youth acquire
habit of drinking whisky, at forty
years will be total abstainers or drunk
arks. No one can use whisky for years
in moderation. If there is person in
the audience before me whose exper-
fence disputes this, let him make it
known. / will account for it, or nc
knowledge that l am mistaken"
\ tall, large man arose, and folding
his arms in a dignifed manner across
his breast, said
II offer myself as one whose own en-
pcrience contradicts your statement"
Are you a moderate drinker?" ask
ed the Judge.
81 am
"How long have you drunk in mod
erationY
Forty years.
And you were never intoxicated"
"Never."
well" remarked the Judge, scan
ming his subject close from head to foot,
yours is singular case, yet think it
is easily accounted for. / am remind
ed by it of little story. a negro
man, with loaf of bread and a flask
Of whisky, sat down to dine by the
bank Of clear stream. In breaking
the bread, some of the crums dropped
into the water. These were eagerly
seized and eaten by the fish. That cir
cumstancc suggested to the darkey the
idea Of dipping the bread in the whisky
and feeding it to them. He tried it ;
it worked well. Some of the fish ate
it, became drunk, and lay helpless on
the water. By this stroke of strategy
he caught a great number. But in the
stream was "a large fish very unlike the
rest. He partook freely of bread and
whisky, but with no perceptible effect !;
he was shy Of every effort of the dar-
key TO take it.
Gle resolved to have it at all hazards,
that he might learn its name and ma
ture. He procured a net, and after
much effort caught it, carried it to a
negro neighbor, and asked his opinion
of the matter The other surveyed
the wonder for moment, and then
said 'Sambo, | understand dis case.
Dat fish is a mullet head it haint got
any brains.
"In other words" added the Judge,
"alcohol effects only the brain, and of
course those having none may drink
without injury"
The storm of laughter that followed
drove the moderate drinker suddenly
from the house.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1881-06-08
MORNING CALLS.

Come Lou, will you never be ready
I'll button your gloves for you, there
Your new hat is very becoming;
1t suits you-pale blue-you're so fair,
Now for me; I'm dark as an Indian,
And 80 1 wear red and gold,
Wen drive first TO old Mrs. Jones;
If we don't SO there, papa will scoldi
So we might just as well have II over,
"Not at honeywell I'm thankful indeed =
Now the Greer's. out again-we are lucky,
Who's next on our hst-Mrs. Sneyde,
She's bore, but her parties are pleasanti
Then her brother is such a nice beau
Now mind, We can't stay but ten minutes,
We've so many places to go.
well, John, drive me to Mrs. Van Upstsrt'sl,
II isn't her day 70 receive,
And so we shall probably miss her;
II I'VE do, am sure shan't grieve.
How are you, dear Mrs. Van Upstarti
So glad you are in Nell and
Are out making calls this fine morning
And felt that we couldn't pass by.
John, drive to Clairs and De Ruyter's,
They're all in deep mourning, and 20
We need only leave eards--giye him mamma's--
They'll think she was with US, you know.
And now to Devin's; julie told me
They're going to give agrand ball;
The cards are not out, so they'll think u
Mere courtesy in US 10 call,
Look theTere Fannie Harris I saw hSr,
She just turned the eorner-let's 60
And leave her our cards while she's walking;
II won't take FIVE minutes YOU know.
We've party call due at the Gurrynor'si
It's one that we really must pay;
And then We must go home to luncheon;
There's company asked TOR to-day.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1881-06-08

Gf rfOUti, sent rec TO those who wish 10 engage
N lin the most pleasant and profitable business
Y r. known. Capital not required. Wewi furnish
M syou Everything $40 a day aud upwards Is easily
tE nude without staying away from home over
p night. Sc risk whatever. Many workers
wanted lt one. Many are making fortunes at the
ausiuts4 Ladies make as much o. men, and young
bows and gin. make great pay. No one who is will
H 90 u0ui tti,s 20 make more money every day than
% be made in a week az any ordinary employ
ueut Those who engage at once will find short
fual TO fortune. Address II. Hallctt Co., Portland
Maine is9yl
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1881-06-08

There is u good deal of fun scattered
here and there in Like unto Like"
bright novel by Sherwood Bonner, pub
Hshed in "Harper's Library of Ameri-
can Fiction" The negro talk is right
good, and racy of the soil. Here are
two specimens:
Mamma knowed an old CONAN onst
dat worked so hard dat she jest dropped
in her tracks one mornin' when she was
irwin batty-cakes, an nebber could hab
no fU'nel sermon nor nothin' pleasant,
cause dar want no chance ter fin out
if she died in de Lord"
Speaking of ages" said Ellis, with a
smile, II am reminded Of what queer
little darkey said TO me the other day.
! had asked him how old he was. If
you count by what my gran'mammy
says he replied, rs gwin on ten but
if you count by de fun rs had, ] reck-
On rs about hundred"
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1881-06-08

Some days ago, pretty, bright little
juvenile friend, some five years of age,
named Rosa, was teased good deal by
a gentleman who visits the family, and
he finally wound up by saying, 81 don't
love you" "Ah, but you've got to
love me" said the child. "How so 2"
asked the tormentor. Why" said
Rosa, "the Bible says that you must
love them that hate you, and I'm sure
/ hate you"
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From the Hub

There is perhaps no tonic offered to
the people that possess as much real
intrinsic value us the Hop Bitters.
Just at this season of the year, when
the stomach needs an appetizer, or
the blood reeds purifing, the cheapest
and best remedy is Hop Bitters. An
ounce of prevention is worth a pound
of cure. Don't wait until you are
Frustrated by diesase that may take
months foryou to recover in.--Boston
Globe. 512w2
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1881-06-08

An old Irish soldier who prided him
self upon his bravery said he had
fought in the battle of Bull Run.
When asked if he had retreated and
made good his escape as others did on
that occasion he replied, "Be jabbers,
those that didn't run are there yet"
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1881-06-08

Eat onions. We once knew a poor
unfortunate who was the prey Of every
one. Poor people borrowed money of
him, rich people run over him, insur-
ance agents followed him from morning
till night. He commenced eating
onions. Now no one goes near him.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1881-06-08

First Law Pill-"Gad, Jones, a most
curious question has arisen lately.
There's man in Newton, and the law s
such that they cant bury him" Sec
ond Law Pill (earnestly)-"Very as
founding, to be surel Why, how on
earth can that be-" First L. p. (deri-
sively-"Why, he isn't dead YETI
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1881-06-08
Skin Disease.

s. A. Steele, Esq. Chicago, ILL.,, says e. will say
that before used Cuticura Remedies was in fear
full state, and had given up all hope of having
any relief. They have performed wonderful cure
for me, and Of my own tree will and accord recon-
mend them"
Cuticura Remedies are prepared BY Weeks & Potter,
ton and for sale by all druggists Price of Cut
ioura, Medicinal Jelly, small boxes, 80 cents; large
boxes 81. Cuticura kesolvent, the new Blood Puri-
fer, 81 per bottle Cuticura Medicinal Toilet Soap,
IS cents. Cuticura Medicinal Shaving Soap 10 cents
in bars for BARRIERS and large consumers, 80 cents
All mailed free on receipt OF price.
Send for illustrated Treatise on the skin.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1881-06-08

The farmer likes field that is filled
with corn, not one that grows resplend-
ent peoples he likes grass that is pure
grass, fit for the service of the beast
upon the hills, not that which is mixed
with the huttercups. So when we 70
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1881-06-08
Rely on the Druggist.

"Malt Bitters are the best 'bitters. ~
"They promote sleep and allay
nervousness.
BEST Liver and kidney medicine
we SELL"
"They knock the'chills' every time. "
"Consumptiye people gain flesh on
them"
"Malt Bitters have no rivals in this
town"
"Best thing for nursing mothers we
have"
eve like 10 recommend Malt Bit
ters." June.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1881-06-08

to the sanctuary it is not flowers we
want to be a bouquet of beauty, but
food to sustain our souls, and strength
en- us for the tolls and trials Of the
week.--Cumming.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1881-06-08

The man who can hum a hymn while
jointing stovc-pipo is good enough to
walk right into full membership in any
church, without probation.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1881-06-08
MOr.is.

Geo w. Brown, 40 Marshall street, Providence, r.
l., cured bv Cuticura Remedies OF Ringworm Hum
or, got at the BARRIERS, which spread all his
neck and face, and for six years resisted all kinds OF
treatment.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1881-06-08
Salt ltheu,s,.

Win Mcdonald. 25i2 Dearborn street, Chicago
gratefully acknowledges a cure Of Salt Rheum on
head neck, face arms and legs for seventeen years
not able to walk except on hands and knees for one
year not able help himself for eight years tried
hundreds a. remedies; doctors pronounced his case
hopeless permanently cured by the Cuticura Rene
do on
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1881-06-08
Eczema Rodent.

Il. II. Drake, Esq, agent for Harper and Brothers,
Detroit Mich, gives astonishing account OF his
case tEczems Rodent, which had been treated by
consultation of physcians without benefit aud which
speedily yielded TO the Cuticura Remedies.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1881-06-08
NEW REVISION AGENTS WANTED.

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Best chance foT agents ever offered. send stamp
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Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1881-06-08
(lticura
Itching EEumOrs, Scaiy HumOrs,
Blood HusnVrs speedily, per-
cured when physicians and all
other methods fail.

Cutitura kesolyent, the new blood purifier inter-
nally, Cutcura, medical Jelly, assisted by the Cut-
Medicinal and Toilet Soap. externally have per-
formed the most miraculous cures OF itching, scsly
and scrofulous humurs ever recorded in medical an
mails.
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nor CATARRn.


Hay fever, cold IN the
head, etc, insert with
little finger, q particle
OF the Balm INTO the
nOstTils ; draw strong
brcaths through One
nose. 10 will bc alb
sorbeG, cleansing, and
healing The lreus ed
membrane.
For Deafness,
Occasionally apply o
particle into ANA back
Of the enr, rubbing IN
thoroughly.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-03-26
Savannah River ShRd,
Lake Erie salmon,
Dressed Chickens.
IA. SEESSEL, SIR, 4 SON.


Brother Helm, a colored citizen
and disciple Of the Lord, had his gar
den labors brought TO a sudden close
evening before last while blowing up
a small patch at % johnson avenue, a
short distance beyond the bayou, he
suddenly turned up a hlman skeleton.
The sight was too much for his nerves,
and the smell too unsavOry for bis
nostrils, so he at once quit business.
How the skeleton got there, or who
owned it when alive, is a mystery.
Mr.. Helm has lived at the place for
the last two years, and previous to
that various families occupied the
premises. The bones we're but a few
inches below the surface. The skull
and the frame of the chest we're the
only parts uncovered by Helm and they
appeared to be have been a part Of a
full grown person.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-03-26
The Storm Last Nighi.

Old Boreas held high carnival near
dark last evening, and his revels did
not cease for several hours later. In
deed, boisterous winds whistled and
ratified through until daylight this
morning. The mercury rose to u
degrees yesterday afternoon, and a
fresh breeze from the southwest was
almost tropical in warmth. Near night
the northwestern skies thickcned, and
flashes Of lightning darted athwart the
clouds. A little after seven o'clock,
amidst roaring thunder and electrical
darts, accompanied by a fierce wind
from the northwest, heavy raindrops
began to fall, and soon after hailstones,
as large as marbles, ratified down in a
lively way. The shower lasted q
couple of hours or so, and in that time
over Alf an inch Of rain fell then
the rain. clouds passed off to the south
east, leaving a few Of their number,
broken and scattered, to bring up the
rear. The wind blew shrill aud cold
through the night, and at sunrise
bowled along at the rate Of fourteen
miles an hour, and the temperature
was thirty-nine degrees, which, with
the sharp breeze, henumbed early
wayfarers' fingers quite sensibly. The
nor wester blew at the same rate of
speed both at Louisville and Chatta-
nooga, while down on the Texas gulf
coast it drove along at thirty miles an
hour. So the signal service kilograms
announced this morning. The TEN
perature here was twenty one degrees
lower this morning than it was yester-
day at the same time, and at all points
beard FROM it showed a material de-
cline, being below the freezing point
at Louisville and north Of the Ohio
river. The storm made it's start in
Kansas, gathered as il travelled, and
was central in Kentucky at one o'clock
this morning. The indications for to.
day point to fair weather here and all
over the southwest, from Cairo to the
gnlf, and in Texas.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-03-26
LEDGER LTEEs.

Malaga grapes, D, Canale & Co.
ssssNo injury by the storm as far as
heard.
Tomorrow is the fourth Sunday in
Lent.
Brown & Jones, coal dealers, f82
Main street.
From 50 to Y degrees yesterday.
Lower to-day.
The fierce winds howled angrily all
through last night.
Mccullough closes at Little Rock
tonight, and will open here next
Monday.
1t ia fact that money was raised
in this city to influence a defeat of the
coon" bill.
The air was chilly this morning, but
there wasn't any frost to bite or %injure
early garden stuff.
Several railway magnates have been
in the city consulting each other du-
ring the past few days.
Best homemade brick moulds f,r
sale at A. Kohlbry & Co.'S Alligator
stove store, 80 Main.
The charges preferred against
School Superintendent Collier by Mr..
Scott Murray are undergoing ~investi-
CATION.
The present GOODNESS will be Of
short duration. The winds will soon
shift to the southwest, and blow in
more genial mood.
The gods on Mt. Olympus never en-.
joyed a finer dish than Potomac river
shad. Go to Victor D. Fuchs, 80 and
Al Jefferson. and get one.
Two skilled photographers were
sworn ia" at the school board com.
mittee room this forenoon 70 take tos.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-03-26
A New Dramatic star.

Miss Mary Dixon, a Virginia lady,
who has lived in Memphis several
years, will make her debut in @star
engagement atthe Olympic theater in
st. Louis, on Easter Monday, the
18th Of April, to play one week. She
will takethe leading role in Camille"
"Lucretia Borgia,' "Evadne," 1.-THE
Hunchback, 1.-THE Wife, or a Tale Of
Mantua," by Sheridan Knowles, and
perhaps in "Medea," atragedy written
for the celebrated Rachel. Miss Dixon
began her studies in reading and elo-
cution years ago, and has had the ad-
vantage Of careful training under Mr..
Murdoch, the actor, who IL a relative,
She possesses a dne figure, a mobile
face, indomitable energy, aud great
selt-possession. Her voice is smooth,
resonant and capable Of expressing the
tenderest as well as the deepest emo
tons. Although not without some ex-
perience before the f~ootlights, she
will appear as a debutante, and
as a new candidate for public
favor. She is full of enthusiasm and
determination, founded upon a con-
seriousness Of what she can do in the
profession she has chosen. All she
desires is a fair opportunity and. fair
hearing. This we are assured she will
have, under the excellent manage
ment of Mr.. John Norton. From st.
Louis she will go to other cities, and
we predict for her a brilliant and
successful career. The step is taken
advisedly, and with encourage
meut from high sources. The
lady will be accompanied by
her father, General Dixon, a gentle
man of high standing, who lived many
years in New York, but came to Mem.
phis from Virginia ten years ago.
The many friends of both father and
daughter will unite with the LEDGER
in wishing them the full realization
Of their most saHguine hopes.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-03-26
G NOTICES.

Central Baptist church-Sunday-
school $50 am. Services morning
and night. Night subject: The cross
Of Christ, illustrated from Pilgrims
Progress.
Cumberland Presbyterian church,
Court street-Services at II am. and
1870 pm. Rev. Il. A. Jones, pastor.
Linden street Christian church
Sunday-schoob9 a m; Lords supper
1890 am; Preaching IL am. and
1870 pm. Morning subject: How to
have a revival" Temperance sermon
at night. j. NJ. Tribe, pastor.
The Rev. DR.. Harris is in the city
and will oficiate in st. Mary's cathe
dral tomorrow.
Lauderdale street Presbyterian
church-SerYices tomorrow atll am
and 7:45 pm, by Rev. George B.
Peck. Sunday-schoOl at $50 am.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-03-26

DR.. A. L. Kimbro, S94 Main.
Office hours l to 3 pm. daily. Pure
vaccine matter on hand. 30
To pass the Sunday pleasantly and
pro6tably get a supply of late papers
and magazines at Billy Lieben's news
1861 Main street. Billy has
received Scribner, Demorest, Wide
and other late magazines for
April, and a large number of late H.
lustrated papers. His shelves contain
many standard novels, and he orders
from the publishers anynovel or other
book not in his stock.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-03-26
Dressed Turkeys and Chickens,
ALBERT SEESSELiS Market,
1874 Main st.
No Spring Fair.

1t has been a~scertained from several
members Of the Shelby county grange
association that the project, sometime
since agitated, to hold a spring fair
has been wholly abandoned. The as
ISOLATION is not short of funds, though
nothing is on hand from previous ex-
hibitions but the winter has been a
severe one and the stock are in poor
plight to be c to advantage, while
grass and other vegetation is unusually
late. 1t would not be likely to have
a success, if held later than May, aud
the intervening period is too short to
prepare for the show. An extra effort
will, however, be made to have a big
exhibition in October next. The
grounds have been sown in oats and
the buildings carefully repaired, and
those in charge are bending all ener.
gies to make the autumn display A full
success.