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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-06-06
SherifFs Sale of Real Estate.


DUBLIC notice is hereby given, that by
virtue Of a ~venditionf exponas, % me
directed from the Hon. Circuit Csurt of
Shelby county, Tenn, in the case Of G II Per-
kins VS. Maggie. Quinlan and Hannah Quinlan,
judgment rendered on the 18th day of Febru-
airy, 1879, for the sum of one hundred and
eighty-six dollars and twenty-seven cents,
with interest and costs Of suit. 10 90 tisfy said
judgment, ETC., | will, on
Thursday, the 30th Day Of June, 1881,
in legal hours, in front of the courthouse, in
the Taxing District Of Shelby county, Tenn,
proceed 10 sell, to the highest bidder, for cash,
the following described property, to-wit;
Lots 43 and "A ia Block II, Fort Pickering,
Shelby county, Tenneesse, each lot having a
front Of ~ feet on Second street, and u depth
Of 100 feet Tor a sufic ency TO pay the plain
tiff debit; these lots having descended to the
defendant, Maggie Quinlan, as sole heir OF
j CQuinlan, deceased.
Also, the remainder interest in Lot 40,
Block IL, Fort Pickering, shelby county,
Tenn, in Fourteenth civil district, which in
terest will commence when Maggie Quinlan
arrives ut the age Of Il vars,
Said Lots 43 and AZ, Block II, will first be
sold to satisfy said debt, and if not then s4tis-
fed the remainder interest in said lot ~,
Block II, will then be sold.
Levied on as the property Of defendants,
Maggie and Hannah Quinlan, TO satisfy said
Judgment, interest and costs.
Sheriff Shelby County, Tenn.
By W. D. CANNON, Deputy Sheriff.
Memphis, Sd day Of June, 1881.
j. H. Malone, Atty for Plaintiff. SO SO IS
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Mon-RosIdont MotIoo.

No. .4042-In the Chancery Court Of Shelby
county, Tenn Margaret Cox Sparks, guar
dian, ct al VS.. John Huber.
1T appearing from affidavit in this cause.
i that the defendants, John Huber, is 6
nonresident of the State Of Tennessee
it is therefore ordered that he make
his appearance herein, at the courthouse Of
Shelby county, in Memphis, Tennessee,
on OF before the first Monday in July, 1881
bill, OF the same will be taken for confessed
as to him and set for hearing ex-parte and
that a copy of this order be published once a
week for four successive weeks in the Public
Ledger.
This I'd day Of June, 1881.
r. j. BLACK, Clerk and master.
A copy-Attest:
BY 4. B. McHENRY, D. G. & NJ.
JE Temple, sol. for compl't.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-06-06
RaYon Fathers.

Memphis youngsters have a season
for everything. Top time, marble
time, kite flying, ball playing, and leap
frog each has its allotted period, and
it is as much as a boys reputation is
worth to engage in either Of these in-
nOcent amusements out Of season. All
these have been enjoyed to the full,
and the time for bathing in the bayou
has arrived. OF all spJrt this is the
most enjoyable, because the most ex-
citing. A sentinel must be posted to
warn the young Adams of the ap-
proach of "peeler." he is usually
unable to stand guard long, and cannot
resist throwing fear and clothes to the
winds, and leaping into the muddy
stream, which is to him q fountain of
youth.
Like the ostrich when it tucks its
head under its wing, they gradually
feel safe when shut out from casual
view by the tall banks, and the
"peeler' has an excellent opportunity
to make a sudden descent, gather up
the scattered apparel with a malicious
joy with one hand, and grab at the
Shiny swimmers with the other
Sometimes an arrest or two is made,
and the polieema reports at the sta
tionhouse, where he leaves the aban-
doBed clothing. Next morning a
number Of longing eyes may be seen
around the door, but none of their
owners have yet had the hardihood to
call for their purloined parts.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-06-06
Monday Evening, June. g. 1881.
The Dance of Death in n Mining
Camp.
LeadvilIe Democrat

Leadville Democrat
A few nights ago a woman, who was
formerly employed in a dance hall at
this place, by the name of Nellie Clark,
attempted 10 commit suicide at Robin
son camp,and it was all on account of
her sweetheart's Indifferent and al
most freezing treatment. 1t was in
the dance hall, and at a time when the
crowd of mirth was atits highest pitch
that Nellie, who had been deDorting
herself quiet strangely all night, asked
permission to leave the room for a few
minutes. She threw her shawl over
her shoulders and ran out, fastening
up the street to a drug store and pro-
curing several grains of morphine, and
rushed back TO the scene of glee, laugh
ter and merliment, She went to the
bar, and her order being filed, she
started back. While she was return
ing she threw the morphine into the
glass that was to greet her own lips
and to end her destiny, and passing
the drinks around, she seated
herself at the table with the
deadly potion before her. She
touched glasses with the others, and
as a yolumn Of careless, ringing laugh
ter came from her throat she drank
the beer. No one noticed any change
in her mood, and her humor kept up.
Finally she excepted an invitation
from one Of the parties to dance, and
yaestiDg her chair she went upon the
floor and began to whirl in the dance.
Suddenly, and without a moments
warning, she fell prostrated on the
floor. The strains from the violin
ceased, and the set was broke up as
the girl passed into commissions and
was seized BY q fit Of vomiting No
one could understand the attack until
she stutteringly said poison" This
revealed everything, and a physician
arriving, he soon had the unhappy
girl On her feet again, and ready for
the dance the next night. 1t was a
pity to deny her the cOverted visit to
the celestial regions, but science is
mighty in its workings.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-06-06
Living Without Lungs.

Sergent Edward Kinney, an old
army yetern and a prpular member of
the Boboken police department, is
said by his physicians to be living
without lungs. The doctors held a
consultation on his case two years ago
and decided that the entire lung tissue
had disappeared, and that the patient
could not possibly live beyond a few
weeks at most, but he is still living,
and up to within a few months con-
tinued constantly at his post.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-06-06
Rewarded Virtue

San Francisco Post.l
There is nothing SO noble and touch
ing as a really spontaneous act of gen
crosby, after all. The other day a
rough, careless looking stranger was
walking up Mission street, near Sixth,
when he observed a lot Of hoOdlums
clustered around the gate of a small
farm house, in front of which a poor
woman was weeping bitterly, sur
rounded by her terrified children.
A scanty array of household goods on
the pavement showed that it was a
case of ejectment What are you
abusing that woman for?' demanded
the man from below, addressing an
i'll featured individual who was car.
ryiDg out the furniture. Il aim
abusing her" growled thc landlord
she can't pay her rent, and I'm
going to bounce the whole
outfit, that's all" I've a good mind
to bounce you" said the stranger, in.
dignantly; whats the amount she
owes you'll twenty-five dollars
Here, take it out Of that" and the
angry man took out his wallet and
handed over a 800 greenback. The
evictor respectfully turned over a re-
ceipt and the change. Forcing ar
additional 'V' on the happy woman
the stranger walked rapidly away
"Centric cuss that" said the house
owner, looking after the philanthro
pist, musingly. But the philanthro.
pist said nothing until he turned The
corner, when he murmured softly t
himself, as he put on a little more pc
destrian steam, Its no use talking
virtue is its own reward. | couldn'
have gotten another such a chance tt
work off that counterfeit in a year.
Reeds Gilt Edge Tonic allays irritation
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-06-06
Reeds Gf Edge Tonic cures dyspepsa.
A Cannon 10 Shoot Ten Miles.

A Cannon 10 shoot Ten Miles.
Reading pal Bagls.l
The making of the patterns for the
Lyman Haskell accelerating or null
ticharge gun at the Scott foundry of
the Reading iron works was begun
this morning. The gun will be %
feet long and have a bore six feet in
diameter. Along the bore four peck
cts will be located, in each Of which a
charge Of powder will be placed, with
the view Of ~accelerating the speed of
the ball after it leaves the chamber Of
the gun and duringits progressthrouhh
the bore. Experts who have seen the
drawings and have given the subject Of
the manufacture Of heavy ordnance a
study have expressed the opinion that
the gun will throw a ball a distance Of
ten or twelve miles, whereas FIVE miles
is a good range for the best cannon.
The charge of powder will be 100
pounds, and the weight of shot $50
pounds. 1t is calculated that a shot
from the gun will penetrate through
two feet of solid wrought iron.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-06-06
Pin in a GirI,s Tongue.

ltacha JournabI
Miss Harvey, Of CandOn, when
eleven or twelve years Of age was one
evening making hurried preparations
TO attend a party, Sle had a pin be-
tween her lips which passed into her
mouth and was supposed 10 be swal-
lowed. DR.. Miller assumed such TO
be the fact, but the girl insisted that
it was under her tongue. The physi.
cion made a search for 1t there, but
failed 10 discover it and treated her
protestations az the work Of imagi-
nation One day Miss Harvey had q
large bunch Of swelling come on one
side Of her tongue, increasing IN pain
f%ulness. DR.. j. d. Farnham opened
the swelling. The next day, after
eleven years Of hiding the pin came
out Of the opening. II was two thirds
covered with lime formation and was
much cOrroded.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-06-06
BURNETT's COCAINE,
The Bes. Of All Hair Dressings.

1t allays irritation, removes all
tendency to dandruf, and invigorstes
the action Of the capillsries in the
highest degree, thus promoting a Wig
orOus and healthy growth Of hair. Its
effects upon the glossiness and rich
ness Of the hair is such az cannot be
surpassed
Burnett's Flavoting Extracts are
the best.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-06-06
Mrs. Buruert's Charming Stories.

T. B. Peterson & Brothers, Phila-
delphia, have just published new edi-
tions Of all Mrs. F. H. Burnett's
earlier stories, the ones that first
brought her name aud fame, and which
we're originally published in and ex-
pressly written for Peterson's Maya
zine. Their names are Kathleen, -
"a Quiet Life" Pretty Polly Penn
berton," "Theo," Miss Crespigny.'
The foregoing are 30 cents esch, in
paper cover, or 81 each in cloth, and
The following are Is cents each 10
paper covers, viz "Jarl's Daughter"
and "LiDdsey's Luck" Copies Of any
or all Of the above books viii be sent
to any address on receipt of the price
by 7. B. Peterson & Brothers, Phila-
delphia, Pa, or the seven books
bound in paper covers will be sent on
receipt Of s. ., and the FIVE cloth
books for g.
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Nana,sDanrh,er

7. B. Peterson & Brothers have
just published a remarkable book
which will create a great sensation
being no less than a continuation al
and sequel to Emile Zola's great Paris
realistic novel of Mana" bling a "a,
superior book, which can be appre.
clated by all. 1t is entitled Mana,
Daughter and is one Of the most ex.
citing and absorbing stories ever gyer
to the public. The heroine is eleyateC
upon the stage Of Partisan fashion
and is more natural han realistic
Look out for another eruption.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-06-06

STATE OF TrEEnssEn, Smiley couErr.

pIAIE vi 1ENNhbbkhg DHELbI OOUNTff
0PFIcE County CoURT CLERE,
MEMPHIS, Tenn, June 9Th, 1881.
No. 4l6l-To w II Gragg, administrator, etc.,
Of Susan Q Duncan, deceased.
LAYING suggested the insolvency Of the
IL estate Of Susan G Duncan, deceased, you
are hereby ordered 10 give notice, by adver-
tisement in some newspaper published within
the said State, and also at the courthouse
door Of Shelby county, for all persons having
claims against said estate, TO appear and file
the same with the Clerk of the County Court
authenticated in the manner prescribedby law
on or before the LIST day Of November. 1881;
and any claim not filed on OF before said day,
or before an appropriation Of the funds Of said
estate is made, shall be forever barred, both
In law and equity.
Witness my hand, at office, this 4th day Of
June, 1881.
OWEN DWYER, Clerk.
By HueH D. CULLEN, D. @.
Notice Is hereby given creditors as directed
By the foregoing order.
This June 4, 1881. W GRAGG,
FinlAy K Peters, soils. Admir-, etc.
8309 50 l0l
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-06-06
HORSES Three Abreast to WAGONS.

The American Express company has
introduced into New York the system
of Harvesting used on the London I'm
nibuses, in which three horses are
harnessed in nearly the same way we
harness a team. The change has been
made on two Of the wagons as an ex.
pertinent, with very satisfactory re.
suits. The wagons are supplied with
two poles instead OF one, and each Of
the three is attached TO a whippletree.
This is found to be decided improve
ment over the system sometimes used
of pntting one horse in shafts, and an
other at each side. The Harvesting
is practically the same as with two
horses, with two poles instead Of one.
The experiment is tried upon wagons
that deliver goods in the upper part Of
the city, not only because the loads
are frequently TOO heavy for two hors
es, but to enable the drivers to make
up for lost time with increased rate OF
speed when from any cause they are
delayed at the start.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-06-06
Reds Gilt Edge Tonic assists digestion
The Mississippi Route aud the
Northwest.

The Mississippi Route aud the
Northwest.
A Keokuk, Iowa, writer says. under
date Of May 81: "The steamer Vieto.
~, of the st. Louis and St. Paul line,
this morning passed up with three
barges, two of which are to be loaded
with bulk grain at st. Paul for trans.
portation without change to New
Orleans. and thence direct to Liver
pool. This is the inaugural step arts.
ing out of the barge agitation, and
will be made an experimental trip, as
many have declared their belief that
grain transported in this manner would
heat and sprout before it arrived at
New Orleans. To prove that it can
be thus carried, and that in the heat
Of summer, is the object of experiment
at the present time, and there is not a
particle Of doubt Of its success, provid-
ed the grain is dry and in good condi-
ton when stored 10 the hold. These
barges are built expressly for the car
rying Of grain, and are perfectly water
tight, so no dampness can reach the
gram. For this trip the rate has been
fixed ut the wonderfully low price of
% cents per hundred from st. Paul to
Liverpool, which sum represents the
entire expense TO the shipper. The
result Of the Victory's trip will be
watched with great interest.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-06-06

Fever, fever and ague, dyspepsia.
headache aud all bilious diseases cured
by J. NJ. Laroque's Anti bilious Bit
tiers. % cents a paper: 81 a bottle.
W. E. Thornton, Baltimore and Har,
risOn streets.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-06-06

A pure and simple compound, pleas
ant, effective, containing Honey and
Tar, two Ingredients whose virtues
are appreciated by all the world. Il
Coussens' Honey Of Tar, an un-
equaled remedy for coughs, colds and
diseases Of the throat and lungs.
For sale by W. N. Wilkerson & Go.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-06-06
Health is Wealth !

DR.. E. G. WEsT's NERVE AND Brain TREAT
MENr; a specific for Hysteria, Dizziness, Con-
vulsions, Nervous Headache, Mental bepres-
sion, Loss of Memory, Spermatorrhea, Impo-
tency, Involuntary Emissions, Premature Old
Age. caused by O~ver-exertion, self abuse, or
over-indulgenoe, which leads to misery, decay
and death. One box will cure recent cases.
Each box contains one months treatment.
One dollar a box, or six boxes for Eve dollars;
sent by mail prepaid on receipt of price. We
guarantee six boxes to cure any case. With
each order received by us for six boxes, accom-
panied with FIVE dollars, we will send tk9pnr-
chaser our written guarantee to return the
money If the treatment does not effect a cure.
Guarantees issued only by A. RENKERr Il
CO., Wholesale and Retail Druggists, 2l5 Main
street. Memphis, Tenn. Orders by mail will
receive prompt attention. h5xYxiiiibNd&w
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-06-06

Mothers, wives, daughters, sons,
fathers, ministers, teachers, business
men, farmers, mechanics, ALL should
be warned against using and introducing into
their homes NOstrum and Alcoholic Rene
dies. Have no such %prejudices against, or
fear Of, warmers Safe Tonic BftIers."
They are what they are claimed to be-harm-
less as milk, and contain only medicinal vir-
tues. Extract Of Choice Vegetables only.
They do not belong to that class known as
"Cure-Alls, = but only profess to reach cases
where the disease originates in debilitated
frames AZ d impure bleod. A perfect spring
and summer medicine. A thorough
blood purifier. A tonic appetizer.
Pleasant to the taste, invigorating to the body.
The most eminent physicians recommend
them for their curative. properties. Once
used, always preferred. Trial size, soc. Full
size largest in market 81. SETry them
For the kidneys, liver and urinary
organs, use nothing but "WaFoer's SAT-
Kidney aud Liver Cure" 1t stands I'm
rivalled. Thousands owe their health and
happiness to it. nS-We offer Warmers Safe
Tonic Bitters" with equal confidence.
H. II. WARNER & CO., Rochester, N. y,
4Sxxxiiii48
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-06-06
How 20 secure Health.

Il seems strange that any one will
suffer from arrangements brought Oh
by impure blood, when Scoyills' Sar-
eaparilla and Stillingia, or Blood and
Liver Syrup, will restore health. II
is the best blood purifier ever discoy.
cred, efectuslly curing scrofula, syph-
little disorders, weakness Of the kid
neys, erysipelas, malaria; all nervous
disorders and debility, bilious com
plants, diseases Of the blood, liver,
kidneys, stomach, skin, etc It cor.
rectsindig stion. A single bottle will
prove % you its merits az a health
remover for it acts like a charm.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-06-06
Trustees sale.

DY virtue o. a deed of trust, made to me,
- Amos Woodruff, trustee, by Maurice D
Tobin and Mary L Tobin, on 9th day Of May,
1877, and recorded in deed book No. III, page
5h3 Of the Registers Office Of Shelby county,
Tenn. said deed being made 10 secure a certain
Indebtedness fally described therein, and de-
fault having been made IN the conditions
thereof, / will, as trul tee, at the request of
the beneficiary in said deed, on
Saturday, Iune 10, 1881,
at II o'clock, a. M, at the southwest corner
of Main and Madison streets, in Memphis,
the Taxing District of said county, sell at
public auction to the highest bidder for cash,
that certain lot Of land IN said District known
as the west half Of lot No. Is in block 8, Brad
ford subdivision, fronting feet on the south
side of Bradford street between Jones avenue
and Manassas street. with a depth Of $50 feet;
together with all appurtenances thereto be-
longing, including residence house and other
improvements. All right Of redemption waiv-
ed. Title believed to be perfect, but | sell as
trustee only.
AMOS WOODRUFF, Trustee.
NV Hampton, Attorney. 1894
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ChanCery Sale Of Real Estate


No. 1873, R-Chanc'ry Court Of Shelby county
w W Goodwin vs.. John Wylie q al.
DY virtue Of an intsrlOGutory decree for sale,
ID entered in the above cause on the 18th day
Of March, 1881, M j 30, page 595, l will sell, at
public auction, to The highest bidder. in trent
Of the Clerk and Masters Office. courthouse Of
Shelby county, Memphis, Tennessee, on
Saturday, June rs, 1851,
within legal hours, the following described
property, situated in Shelby county. Tenn,
tO-Wit;
beginning at the southeast corner Of lot
three 81, in block j, on north street, az laid
down on the plan Of the town Of Raleigh; then
east with the east line Of said lot 3 seven fO
chains and thirty.two (3E Ink 10 a point;
thence north 81 degrees east two W chains
eight 90 links 10 a stake; thence north
8fN degrees east two ~ chains six y-seven (67)
links 70 a stake in McKeOugh's line contin-
ned four ~ chains to q stake, said Nc
Keough's northwest corneri thence west with
the Boon and Meacham land twelve l2lchains
thirty-tw0 49, Inks to q stake, II being the
corner in common between j N Coleman.
Harrison and M,acham; thence south six ()
chains eighty-tWo (62l LINKS, south AZ degrees
west, FIVE W) chains ninety-three links; thence
south m degrees we I six S6l chains forty,fv
as links; thence south 3h degrees east three
- chains ten Q0) links; thence south 52A de-
grees east eighty eight 49, links thence south
7ez degrees east two. ~ chains six, W)
links; thence north M degrees east three
i8l chqins ninety-six 1861 linke; thence north
66H degrees east three ~ chains thirty C0(
links. thence north SgH degrees east tve 6)
chains fly 800 links to the beginning, con-
talning by estimation twenty-three and one
half t231zl acres, be the same more or less.
Terms Of Sale-jn q credit Of seven months,
purchaser executing note with good security,
lien retained, redemption barred, stc.
This June ], 1881.
RI BLACK, Clerk and Master.
Goodwin, Dix X GOOdlOe, solleii0rs.
00 1888 81 100
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Probate Court Sale of Real Estate

fIODhCe court cale OF real ESCaJ6
No. 328, r. DIN the Probate Court of Shelby
county, Tennessee - i NJ Waldran and
others VS.. Willie Hamilton Woodruff and
others.
DY virtue of a decree for sale, entered in this
ID cause December "a, 1878, aud renewed
May -, 1881, | will sell at public auction,
70 the highest bidder, in front Of the court
house door on Main street, Memphis, Tenn,
on
Saturday, June 25th, 1881,
within legal hours, the following described
real estate, to-wit:
Lying and being in Shelby county, Tenn,
and neal to and east Of the city of Memphis,
beg, ming at the intersection Of Union avenue
with Rope Walk avenue, running thence
north with the east side of Rope Walk avenue
ten QO) chains and fOrty-eight as links TO the
intersection OF R0peWalk with Henry avenue:
thence east With the south side ofHenryaYenue
siKl6)chains and eighteen tlS) links to a STAKE;
thence south ten Q0l chains and forty-eight
49, links 70 Union avenue; thence west with
the north side Of Union venue six t) chains
and eighteen C8l links 20 the beginning, con-
tanning about six and 0ne-half acres.
Terms of Sale-One-third cash, balance in
two equal payments on q credit of one and two
years with interest from day Of sale, purchaser
executing note with good security and q lien
will be retained 70 secure deferred payments.
This June 4, 1881.
OWEN DWYER, Clerk.
.Harri', McKisick & Turley, soils for com
plainants. S3s9e5 100
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New YORK, Penn. & Ohio RailrOad,
Formerly A. & G. W. R. r..

On the southern border Of Lake Chautauqua,
and is not reached by any other railway.
The through New York. Niagara Falls 4
Saratoga Express Trains pass directly through
this beautiful and popular resort, and all
trains stop regularly at Lakewood Depot, to-
deliver and take on passen gers. Conductors
are instructed to give stOp-over checks on all
through tickets, whether reading good for
stop. over, OF not. This should be understood
as giving passengers tho right to reach Lake
ready to resume their Journey, they can step.
right into one of