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Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-10-15

Here followed three whole pages
of lovers rhapsody, interspersed
with wailings of despair, and then
the letter wound up thus;
1--WE asked her to the opera to-
morrow night; and if she goes, tits
possible may learn my fate"
"Three o'clock-can it be posi-
bic Z" cried Charley, glancing at the
clock, and stuffing his letters into
two envelopes, which he backed ia
awful haste. "The mail goes cut
in half an hour-I shall be late as
sure as fate"
And paying no heed to the rhyme
and titles TO the letters, he gras. d
his hat and started for the post of
fee.
Clarice smiled her brightest when
Charley called for her the next eve,
but be fancied there was mischief in
her eyes, which was not, perhaps all
fancy. At the opera she talked
between the scenes in such a way
that he was gate bewilderea. He
did not learn his fate that night,
and after he felt worse than ever.
Next day he got letter from his
sister.
II am very sorry" she wrete, "but
l could not well come on two humid
red miles ,siGlkly to attend sn opera.
| suppose, however, the'iavitation
was intended for anotheriperson and
if"
80 Jove, Il atm undoEe I" said
Charley, dropping the nissive to
the floor ana breaking out in cold
perspiration. ''I've sent the letters
wrong, and now I've done it brown.
What will Clarice think Of me ?'
Driven to desperation at last, he
plucked ur courage and hurried to
Clarice s residence.
SIS Miss Wilmer in 81 he asked
the servant who answered the bell.
eyes," and he speedlyfound him.
self in the parlor faceto face with
his i1smosata.
"I-I-dad you receive-a note
from me the other day, Miss Clar-i
ice," he stammered, wishing the
floor would give way and precipitatel
him intorthe cellar"
81 received a letter, Mi. Winter, ~
said Clariee, with laugh like tue.
tinkling of silver bells.
"Ah yes-I ask your PARDON
Miss Wilmer, for the ina6vertency-i
l mean
"Oh, you need not apologize, Mr.
Winter. / rather like it, / assure.
you. You did not try yeur fate at
the opera, though. Why didn't
you ?''
How mischievous her eyes were
sparkling A faint crimson dyed
her cheek and altogether Charley,
looking at her slyly, thought he new
er saw her hook SO pretty.
"But the annoyance"
sit wasn't an annoyance. l was
pleased"
Charley's heart thrilled suddenly
with hope. He took one step for
wald.
"You say that it was ne annoy
ance. Dare 4 believe you care for
me z"
The faint glow deepened sudden
ly.
"You may" she said.
If Charley's friend, Tom Ridgely,
had dropped in Eve minutes later, he
would have thought Charley's bash
fulness was all sham. 1t never
troubled him again.
Des Moines Iowa s ate Register.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-10-15

1t Is a foolish mistake to con-
found a remedy of merit with
quack medicines. We have used
Parker's Ginger Tonic with the
happiest results for Dyspepsia and
Debility, and known it to be q
sterling health restorative. Times.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-10-15
Mr.. JAMEs1. FELLOWS, Chemist,
st. John. ~. II.

Dear Sir;-Having used your
Compound Syrup of Hypophos-
phites. for some time In nay prac-
tice, 1 have no hesitation in rec
ommending it to my patients who
are suffering from General Debili-
~. or any disease of the lungs,
Knowing, that, even cases utterly
hopeless, 1T affords relief. Lam
sir, y00rsetguly,
I'll. G. ADDY, M. D., st. John.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-10-15

"SelIers' Liver Pills" have been
the standard remedy for malaria,
liver complaint, costivencss, etc,
for fifty years.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-10-15

Falsehood may have its hour, but
it has no future.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1881-09-01
The farm aud fireside.
CATTLE ON THE ISLAND OF JERSEY.

Mr.. Jonathan Smith contributes to the Eng
lish Live Stock Journal, an interesting account
of Jersey cattle at home, from which We take
the leading points:
Jersey is but small island. If it were
square it would just be six and three quarter
miles each way. Yet this little spot manages
to support about 10000 cattle, that is, rough.
" speaking-one for every two acres of its
surface crock, roads and water, and house
room for 10000 people included). And 1t
has done this fer the last twenty years at
least for the census of 1871 gives the num-
Der of cattle in Jersey as 12,O37. What is
still more remarkable, it exports every year
above 1000 head (the average export, by
the ceasus returns, for the last eighteen years
being 2,O49), nearly one for every ten acres.
Now the total number of cattle in England
only averages one head to ten acres. 1t
therefore follows thatin proportion to its size,
Jersey exports every year as many cattle as
ENGLAND contains. 10 other words, if Eng
land were to export stock at the same rate,
her whole stock would be swept away In a
single year. Not % hoef would be left be-
hind. All the beef for our 6O,OOO
people is imported every week from the neigh
boring coast of France, and from Spain
and this has been the case for the last one
hundred years. With our 10000 cattle we do
not rear a single bullock; neither do we
make single pound of cheese, and probably
never did. x A good Jersey will
Weld half her own weight of butter in a
year. She rarely exceeds 800 pounds in
weight, and her average here is about 6oo
pounds. Cows that will yield half that
weight of butter are to be found in every
good herd"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1881-09-01

RATHER CoMpL1MENrARY.-We have a
blind phrenologist in town, who is great on
examining bumps. A wag or two got one Of
our distinguished judges who thinks a good
deal of himself, and has very bald head,
which he generally covers with wig, to 60
to his rooms the other day and have his head
examined. Ways and judge arrived.
"Mr. B" says one, I'VE have now brought
you for examination a head as is a head we
wish to test your science"
Very WELL" said the phrenologist "place
the head under my hands"
"He wears wig" says one
"Can't examine with that on" replied the
Professor.
Wig was accordingly taken of, and bald
head Of the highly expectant Judge was
placed under the manipulations of the exam
liner.
Whats this? What's this ?" said phre-
nologist and pressing his hand on top of
the head, be said somewhat ruffled, "Gen-
tlemen, God has visited me with an afRiction.
l have lost my eye.sight, but 1 am not a
fool you can't pass this off on me for a
head"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1881-09-01

ONIONS FOR CHICKEN CHoLERA.-A cor.
respondent of the Poultry Yard thus describes
his new remedy for chicken cholera "While
our neighbors for several miles around US,
have lost nearly all their chickens from the
so.called cholera, onrs are in fine condition.
They were attacked with the premonitory
symptoms of this disease, which seemed cpl
demic here; but we cured them audhave had
no trouble with them since, having accident.
ally found a cure. Cut up onions with food,
and administered once day for several days
afterward once week will answer. Also
mix little ground ginger with their meal
every day or two. We also give them little
salt every two or three weeks, which we deem
highly necessary.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1881-09-01
CONNECTIONS.

A with arriving trains of Georgia Central and
A. q w. P. Railroads. .. .... .....
B with arriving trains ofGeorgia Central, A. &
w. P. and w. d A. Railroads.
G with arriving trains Of Georgia Railroad.
D with Lawrenceville Branch to and from
Lawrenceville, Ga. .,.
E with Northeastern Railroad Of Georgia to and
from Athens, Ga. 1858
F with Elberton Airline to and from Elberton,
Georgia.
G with Columbia end Greenville, to and from
Columbia and Charleston, g. C..
Fl with Columbia and Greenville to and from
Columbis and Charleston, s. c.. 5<s#
r with Spartanbnrg and Asheville, and Spar
tanburg, Union and Columbia, 10 and from Hem
derson and Asheville and Alston and Columbia.
L with Chester and Lenoir Narrow Gauge, to
and from Linconton and Chester. 81 i.
M with C. G. q A.--C. C.-R. & d. and A. T. q
O. for all points West, North and East. 97 ..
@- Pullman Sleeping Car Service on Trains
Nos. AZ and 48. Daily without chsnge between
Atlanta and New York. ggsl = - sTa
A. POPE, General Passenger Agent.
May I9 % ihsH II
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1881-09-01

BETTER Do So Now.-Do not keep the al
"abaster boxes of your love and tenderness
sealed up until your friends are dead. Fill
their lives with sweetness. Speak approving,
cheering words. while their ears can hear
them, and while their hearts can be thrilled
by them. The things you mean to say when
they are gone, say before they 60. The How
ers you mean to send for their cof6ns, send to
brighten and sweeten their homes before they
leave them. If my friends have alabaster
boxes laid away full of perfumes Of sympa.
thy and affection, which they intend to break
over my dead body, I would rather they
would bring them out in my weary hours, and
open them, that Imay be refreshed and cheer
ed by them while need them. l would rath-
er have bare coffin without flower, and
funeral without a eulogy, than life without
the sweetness Of love and sympathy. Let US
learn to anoint our friends beforehand for
their burial. Post mortem kindnesses do not
cheer the burdened spirit. Flowers on the
coffin cast no fragrance backward over the
weary days-Golden Rule.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1881-09-01
TAX NOTICE..1SSO
OFFICE OF COUNTY TREASU

YORK COUNTY, 7
YoRkvlLLE, 8. c., August 18th, 1881. }
Nl Es for the fiscal year 1880, will be opened at
Yorkville, on Thursday 18th, Friday 10th, and
Saturday 18th days Of September.
At Bethany, (McGiH q Glenn's Store) Kings
Mountain township, on Monday, 18th day OF Sep
At Whitaker Cherokee township, on Tuesday,
10th day ar September.
At Blacks Station. Cherokee township, on
Wednesday 2lst and Thursday 22nd daysoR Sep
At Hickory Grove. Broad River township, on
Friday, 23rd day of September. ..
At Clark's Fork, John McGil's Storey Kings
Mountain township on Saturday, Ath day OF
At Rainey's Mill, BulTock's Creek township, OH
Monday, 26th day Of September.
AtJ. w. Carr0Il's Store, Bullock 8 Greek town.
ship, on Tuesday, 9th day of September.
At McConnelsvile, Bethesda township, on
Wednesday, 18th day Of September.
At Smiths Turn Oat, Bethesda township, on
Thursday, 10Th day Of September.
AtMsssey's Store, Ebenezer township, on Fri
nay, 90th day Of September.
At York vile, on Saturday, lst day of October.
At Glover, Kings Mountain township, on Mon
day, 3rd day Of October.
AT Bethel, (Glenn's Store) Bethel township, on
Tuesday, 4th day of October.
At Clay Hill, (Neelys Store), Bethel township,
-. At Fors Mil, Fort IN Min township, on Thursday
9th, Friday 7th and Saturday 9th days of October.
At Rock Hill, Catawbs township, on Monday
10th aad Tuesday llth days Of October.
At Coates Tavern, Cataw ba township, on We'd
nesday, 18th day Of October.
At Rock Hill, Catawba township, on Thursday
18th, Friday l4th, and Saturday 18th days of Octo.
ber.
A: Yorkville, from Monday 18th day Of octo-
ber, until Monday 3ist day Of October, the time
for closing the Books.
Total levies for State and County, 12a mills on
the dollar. Special levy in Broad River town.
ship, II mills OH the dollar for fence purposes
Also, one dollar on all taxable polls between the
ages % 2f and 60 years.
Tax payers are earnestly requested to meet the
Treasurer at their respective Township appoint
ments, In order to avoid rush at the Court House
during the last days of the collection.
H. a. D. NEELY, Treasurer York County.
August l8 SO st
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1881-09-01
A YANKEE IN THE SMITH FAMILY.

Well, I put up with it first rate, good ma
tured fellow that met at billiard table.
went in and was introduced to his wife, fine,
fat woman-looking as though she lived on
latin, her face was so full of fun. After a
while-after we'd talked about my girl, and
about the garden, and about the weather, in
come three or four children, latin and skip
ping as merry as crickets. There was no can.
die lit, but could see they we're fine looking
fellows, and I started for my saddlebags, in
which I had put lot of sugar candy for the
children as went along. "Come here" said
|, "you little rogue; come here and tell me
what your name is." The oldest came to me
and says: MY name is Peter Smith" "And
what's your name, sir?" "Bob Smith," The
next said his name was Bill Smith, and the
fourth said his name was Tommy Smith. l
gave 'em sugar candy, and old Mrs. Smith
was so tickled that she laughed all the time.
Mr.. Smith looked on but didn't say much.
"Why," says |, "Mrs. Smith, would not take
good deal for them four boys, if I had 'em-
they are so beautiful and sprightly." No.
said che, latin, II set good deal on 'em,
but we spoil 'em too much" "No, no, says
I, they're we'll behaved children and by
gracious" says I, pretending to be startled
by striking resemblance between the boys
and the father, and I looked at Mr.. Smith
II never did see anything equal il" says |,
"your own eyes, mouth, forehead, and perfect
picture Of hair, sir" tapping the oldeston the
pate. thought Mrs. Smith would have died
latin at that, her arms fell down by her side
and she shook the whole house, lafin'. "Do
you think so, Col. JONES' said she, looking
toward Mr.. Smith, and thought she'd 60 of
in fit. EYES," says I, II do really" "Haw
haw, haw!' says Mrs. Smith, kind O hall
latin, "you are too hard on me now with
your jokes" Il amt jokin' at all" says l.
"they are handsome children and do look
wonderfully like you." just then gal
brought light in, and I'll be darn'd if the
little brats didn't turn out to be niggers, eve,
ry one of 'em and their heads was curly all
over! Mr.. and Mrs. Smith never had any
children, and they sort O. petted them niggers
as play things. never felt 80 streaked as
did when found out how things stood. If |
hadn't kissed the nasty things, I could got
over it but kissing EN- showed was in
airnest.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1881-09-01

bR Sponges long in use are sometimes af'
fected with sliminess, which is caused by the
sponge not being wrung as dry as possible in
mediately after use. When this has once
formed, it increases rapidly. A London pa
per says that one of The most efectual recipes
for cleansing sponges, and certainly one OF
the cheapest, is strong solution of salt and
water, in which the should soak for few
hours, and be ho.oughly dried. Sponges
should not be left in sponge dish. They
should be kept suspended where the air can
freely circulate around them. Quick evap'
oration of the dampness is the main thing to
keep them in good order.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1881-09-01
4nmaruas 9epartmeHt.
HANDSOMELY TAKEN IN.

Captain Archibald Weston was noble
specimen OF 6ne old American gentleman.
He kept the hsndsomest horses and owned
the best estate in all the country, and his
heartiness Of manner and cordiality of soul
made him beloved and henored by the con.
stituents whom he had repeatedly represented
in the Legislature Of the State. But Captain
Archibald had, like all other men. his weak
points, and sometimes he would meet an un.
scrupulous neighbor who would not hesitate
for moment, if opportunity offered, to turn
them to his advantage. One hot day, as he
was returning homeward from visit to dis
tant field, with heavy new overcoat, which
he had taken with him in antici patton OF
rain, folded across his arm, he overlook a
young sallow faced man, who was walking IN
the same direction, and accosted him with
Here, Jim, you just carry my coat along
little way, until we reach my gate"
Much to his astonishment Jim made not
a word of objection, but took the coat and
walked along beside him in silence. Pretty
soon, however, his pace slackened and he be-
gan to lag little behind.
"Hallo!" said the Captain, "if you can't
walk faster than that; III take the coat my
SELF"
"Why, you see, SIR" said Jim, apologeti
cally. "Tve just come from the fever hospital
and I amt very strong yet reckon you'd
better carry it.
"The fever hospital p shouted the captain
who entertained holy horror of all contagi
GUS diseases. "Did you say that you came
from the fever hospital ?"
"To be sure did," said Jim and his eye
twinkled mischievously; IL came out this
morning. Here's your coat, sir"
Keep off! keep OFF, cried Captain Yves
ton, his fat frame quivering with excitement
"If you come near me, I'll knock you down
The fever hospital you rascal why didnt
you tell me before Don't you touch me
Take that coat away Burn it, sir New
er come near me again. O, Lord, O, Lord
what if I've caught the fever Be of, you
villain, be off,
Poor Jim took to his heels with the coat
and the captain hurried home to dose him
SELF The best of the joke, however, wa!
that Jim had not been inside of the hospita
at all-:having only walked there to carry {
basket Of eggs for the doctors wife. But tn
captain never saw the coat again, and be ha
never, to this day, heard the last of "tha
fever"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1881-09-01

VERY CoNsIDERATE-AnI Irishman being
recently on trial for some ofense, pleaded
mot guilty" and the jury being in the box,
the State Solicitor proceeded to call Mr.Fur.
kisson as witness. With the utmost inno-
cepce Patrick turned his face to the court,
and said
"Do I understand, yer honor, that Mr..
Furkisson is to be a witness forenenst me
again?'
The Judge said drily, ut seems So"
"Well, thin yer honor, / plade guilty,
sure, au' yer honor plaise, not because am
guilty, for I'm as innocent as year honors
sucking babe, but just on account of saving
Mister Furkisson's sowI!"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1881-09-01

STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,
COUNTY OF Y0RK-COURT OF cokAoN PLEAS.
W. f. Erwin and George J. Steele, Administra-
tors Of George Steele, deceased, Plaintiffs,
against j. Milton Wallace, John s. Bratton,
s. G. Hemphill, JAS s. Hemphill, and j. w.
DAWSON, Administrator Of Robert Bratton,
deceased, observation-disclosures for Relief
Complaint not Served.
To the Defendants above named.
VOU are hereby summoned and required to
answer the complaint in this action, which is
filed in the Office Of the Clerk OF the Court Of
Common Pleas, for the said County, and to
serve q copy of your answer to the said COM
plant on the subscriber, at his office, in York
Vile, South Carolina, within twenty days after
the service hereof exclusive of the day of such
service; and if you fail to answer the complaint
within the time aforesaid, the plaintiffs in this
action will apply to the Court for the relief de-
manded in the complaint. ..- - .--....z-
Dated August 23rd, 1881. --1sg.r - =
w. P. GOOD, Plaintiffs Attorney.
To the Defendant, J. w. Davson.-Take notice
that the complaint in this action was filed in
the office Of the Clerk of the Court, at York
Vile. in the County Of York, In the State of
South Carolina, on the 23rd day of August,
1881. w. P. GOOD, Plaintiffs Attorney,
Yorkvile, 3. c.
August Is "a ct
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1881-09-01

"WHAT A Nose Mot many years ago.
in the village of Eatonton, Georgia, man
made his appearance and stopped at the tav-
ern. Ho was possessed of most remarkable
nose, one which almost monopolized his entire
face-red, Roman, enormous it was such a
nose as is only seen once in lifetime. So
great show was it that it attracted universal
attention. The glances cast at it and the re-
marks made about it, had rendered its owner
somewhat sensitive upon the subject. A
halfgrown negro boy was summoned by the
proprietor to carry his baggage to his room.
Cuffee was much taken with his nose. As he
came out Of the room, unable to contain him
self longer, be exclaimed
"Golly, what nose!'
Our traveller overheard him and went to
his master with demand for his punishment
Cu6ee was called up, and at the suggestion
of some bystanders, let off on condition that
he would apologize to the offended gentleman.
This he readily agreed to do. Walking to
the room where our traveller was, and touch
ing his hat and humbly bowing, he said
"lfassc, you amt got no nose at all :"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1881-09-01
SOUTH CAROLINA--YORK COUNTY.
IN THE uOURT OF COMMON PLEAS.

William w. Gaffney, Plaintiff, against Daniel
Peeler; Aaron Peeler; Levicy Moss Chris
tina Tatem, and her husband Samuel Taten; ;
Matilda Quin, and her husband William B.
Quin; Elizabeth Love, and her husband Hugh
X. Love; Mary Dunn, and her husband Mo-
ses NJ. Dunn; the heirs of Jane Stroup, de-
ceased, including her husband, Adam Stroup,
otherwise unknown the heirs ofAnne Dunn,
deceased, including her husband, John B.
Dunn, otherwise unknown; Mary A. Peeler,
Levicy J. Wofford, John r. Peeler, Mary A..
c. Patrick, J. Newton Peeler, Daniel M.
Peeler, and j. Smith Peeler, heirs Of Anthony
Peeler, deceased and John b. Moore, Defen-
dants. .-Stmmons for Retiet-Complaint not
iSerped
To the Defendants above named, and each of you:
VOU are hereby summoned and required to an
swer the complaint in this action, which is
herewith this day filed in the Office of the Clerk
of the Court of Common Pleas, for the said Coun-
ty OF York, and to serve copy Of your answer
to the said complaint, on the subscribers, at their
Office in Yorkville, South Carolina, within twen-
ty days after the service hereof, exclusive Of the
day Of such service; and if you fail to answer
the complaint within the time aforesaid, the
plaintiff in this action will apply to the Court
for the relief demanded in the complaint.
Dated August ls, 1881. -
WITHERSPOON & SPENCER,
Plaintiffs Attorneys.
IL. 81 Jos. F. WALLACE, C. C. c. Pleas.
Augustus 33 ct
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1881-09-01

ag- Stove lustre, when mixed with turpen'
tine and applied in the usual manner, is
blacker and more glossy and durable than if
put on with any other liquid. The turpen:
tine prevents rust, and when put on an old
rusty stove will make it look as we'll as new.
The odor of the turpantine passes off quickly.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1881-09-01

sa% Pride is as loud beggar as want, and
a great deal saucier. When you have bought
one fine thing, you must buy ten more, that
your appearance may be all one piece; but it
is easier to suppress the first desire than to
satisfy all that follow it. ... -:
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1881-09-01

MUSTARD PLASTER. using syrup or
molasses for mustard plasters, they will keep
soft and flexible, and not dry up and become
hard, as when mixed with water. A thin pa.
per, or fine cloth should come between the
plaster and the skin. The strength of the
plaster is varied by the addition of more or
less flour.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1881-09-01

WAGON WHEELs.--When The paint gets
of the rims of the best wagon wheels, they
lose moisture and shrink very fast in dry
weather. The quickest preventive is mix
ture of petroleum and linseed oil applied to
the felloes with brush, several times over
where they are dry.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1881-09-01

To CURE CoL1c.--For the violent internal
agony termed collie. take teaspoonful OF
salt in a pint of cold water drink it and 60
to bed. 1t is one of the speediest remedies
known. The same will revive person who
seems almost dead from heavy fall.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1881-09-01
CLEANSING AND REPAIRING.

vVlHE undersigned would respectfully inform
il the public that he is prepared to cleanse gar
ments Of any fabric whatever, rendering them
perfeotly clean. and If unfaded, restoring them to
the original brightness and lustre Of the goods.
Do NOT throw away your old clothes, but have
them cleaned and made to look as we'll as new.
Work promptly done, and at the most reasona-
BILE prices. TdoMAS bALLAhD.
August IL ~ u