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Sharp County record., 1881-05-26
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SQUIRRELS in the woods around Melbourne.
-. .Cutworms are damaging the gardens
and the growing cotton E. The editor OF
the Melbourne Clipper spells it "l'o-w-
c.u.ss," and says they make music in the
air. The Melbourne market is occa-
sionally supplied with butter that is two
thirds lard. As butter and lard bear the
same price, the Clipper man cannot ac-
count for the transaction, except from q
standpoint of meanness, and threatens to
expose the vendors if they do not leave
off the habit of mixing the articles while
it is not profitable :, The boss editor of
the Clipper will 60 to Florida and fight
alligators, while other members of the
press association will visit Niagara Falls.
BAXTER.
The members of the NJ. E. church at
Mountain Home are making preparations
to erect a house of worship. j.. "A Mr..
Russell brought seven wolf Scalps to the
county seat at one time recently, having
captured a whole family of the 'varmints."
LAWRENCE.
The Times says Powhatan is now with
out hotel. A good opportunity for some
person who is able and knows how, to
embark in the business Some of the
citizens of Powhatan are said to be in
vesting in real estate at Walnut Ridge,
in anticipation of the latter place becom-
ing a railroad junction upon the compile
ton of the Springfield and Memphis rail
road, the route for which has just been
surveyed through the Ridge :, j.. The Sab
bath schools at Walnut Ridge will hold a
basket picnic on the 9th inst. The Wal
nut Ridge band will furnish music for the
occasion :. Miss Martha Beard died at
the residence of Col. Baber, in Powhatan,
on the 18th inst, aged 30 years.
RANDOLPH.
About 1000 head of cattle were driven
through Pocahontas last week, by stock
spectators from Kansas. . There is a
saw mill at or near Ravenden Springs,
and it is kept in constant operation to
supply the increasing demand for lumber
in that section. . 1t is said that the large
hotel .. Ravezien will be completed .sna
ready for use by the lst of June. Stage
coaches will be run from OKean or Wal.
nut Ridge, for the accommodation of per-
sons visiting the Springs.
JACKSON.
The Boas mill property, at Newport,
was sold recently for S8, 500. .. The river
mail service between Jacksonport and
Batesville has been discontinued. Some
scoundrel has been shooting and wound
ing stock in the vicinity of Jacksonport,
lately. He is liable to be presented with
hemp neck tie, if caught. . There is
complaint among the farmers that the
stand of cotton is not good . The Jack.
sonporters will hold a Sunday school
picnic some time next week The resi-
dence of Andy Hunter, near Tuckerman,
was visited by stroke of lightning, one
evening recently, while the family was at
supper, totally destroying the cooking
stove in the room in which they were
seated. No fatal results, but all present
were badly shocked and stunned. . . The
hogs having devoured and destroyed his
crop of mustard, lettuce and "ingerns,n
the editor of the Jacksonport Herald will
have to subsist on "thin air" till the new
acorn crop natures We sympathize,
Bro. Ward.
Sharp County record., 1881-05-26
PRAISE FROM AN EMINENT ORGANIsT.

PRAISE FROM AN EMINENT ORGANIsT.
j. H. Munsey, organist of the Fifth
Avenue Baptist Church, says:
Msndelssohn Piano Company, New York
Gentlemen-I must compliment you on
the success you have achieved with your
pianos of every class, but particularly the
uprights. They have all the essentials
requisite in the makeup of a perfect piano,
in tone, touch and finish. Such pure,
even tone, in connection with such great
volume of tone, is something remarkable.
Wishing you much prosperity, | am
Yours, respectfully, j. II. MuNsEY.
Sharp County record., 1881-05-26

The law prohibiting the sale of liquors
in Kansas went into effect on the lSt inst,
and the newspapers throughout that state
are delighted with its workings, as good
results are visible already, in the peace
ard uuietudo that has followed.
Sharp County record., 1881-05-26

A young lady in pursuit of health at
Eureka Springs, boasted to young gen.
tleman whom she met as she was leaving
the spring, that she had just drank five
glasses of Eureka water. "Then don't
let me dotain you," was his reply.
Sharp County record., 1881-05-26
Sole agents for America, I Dey St., N. Y

Its rirtNeS are unquestionable and its curatire
character absolute, as the priter can personally
testify, both from experience and observation.
Among the many readers of the Review
in one part and another of the country. it
is probable that numbers are afflicted with
deafness, and to such it NAV be said: Write
at once.to Haylock & Co.. Dey street, New
York, enclosing 81, and you will receive by
return remedy that will enable you to
near iiho atty body elsa, ard wJhaae curative
effects will be permanent. You will never
regret it.-Editor of New York Mercantile
RerieW. Sept. 20, 1880.
Sharp County record., 1881-05-26
StrGu Notice.

Taken up as a stray, by Edward A. Fra
zier, and posted before A. N. Sasseen, JUS
tice of the peace for Rchwoods township,
Sharp county, Ark. on the Sd day of May,
1881, one sorrel horse mule, 13 hands high.
12or ID years old, branded on left shoulder
and left thigh. and appraised at $50.
1873 JOHN NJ. WATSON, Clerk
Sharp County record., 1881-05-26
TO HEPUBLIC.

The undersigned, having bought the
McAdams grist mill and cotton gin, situ'
ated on South Big Creek, in Sharp county,
would respectfully inform the public that
the mill is being repaired, and will be
put in good running order, so as to do
first. class work, and will be kept in charge
of experienced mill men, who understand
conducting the business. Grinding will
be done on short notice, any day of the
week. The gin will also be repaired and
made ready for business Of the coming
season. Satisfaction always guaranteed.
Public patronage solicited.
Respectfully, ASA D. WADE
April 30th, 1881. " I
Sharp County record., 1881-05-26

A gargle of salt and vinegar, with q
little cayenne pepper, will do more to dis
perse soreness of the throat than any
other remedy known. 1t stimulates the
glands, promotes free secretion, and
will sometimes cure in few hours.
Sharp County record., 1881-05-26

all female complaints and Irregularities,
uteri, green sickness, monthly suppressions
and excesses, Mysteries. nervous debility.
&c. nothing equals ENGLISH FAMILY BIT
TIERS, Its wonderful efficacy is known and
acknowledged by thousands of smiling and
happy females who have been cured by its
use,
Sharp County record., 1881-05-26
EARS EESHhs EHs MILLIONs
Foo CHoo's BALsAM OF SHARKS OIL

Foo CHoos BALsAM OF SHARKS OIL
Positively Restores the Hearing, and is the Only
absolute Cure for Deafness hnOwn.
This oil is extracted from peculiar
species of small white shark, caught in the
Yellow Sea, known as Carcharodon Ron
deletii. Every Chinese fisherman knows it.
Its virtues as restorative of hearing were
discovered by BUDDHIST priest about the
year l4l0. Its cures were so numerous
and many so seemingly miraculous, that
the remedy was officially proclaimed over
the entire empire. Its use became so uni
versal that for over 300 years no deafness
has existed among Chinese people. Sent,
charges prepaid, to any address, at one
dollar per bottle. Only imported by
HAYLOCK & CO.,
Sole agents for America, I Dey St., N. Y.
Sharp County record., 1881-05-26
Str1U Notice.

Taken up by Thos. H. Stewart in Cave
township, Sharp county, Arkansas, and pos
ted before VIM. Mcleod, J. p, of said town.
ship. April Goth. 1881, one brown, horse
mule, 13 years old. IA hands high. names
and saddle marks; also. one brown, mare
mule, seven years old, names and saddle
marks. both appraised at 800.
S7-3 JOHN NJ. WATSON, Clerk
Sharp County record., 1881-05-26

During the month of April the coinage
executed at the United States mints con-
sisted of 6,O54 100 pieces, of the value of
$ll,25S,9OO.
Sharp County record., 1881-05-26

Ask your druggist to show yon bottle
of Sherman's PRIcKLY ASH BITTERs, read
the label carefully and see if they are not
adapted to your case; if so, try bottle and
regain your health. They never fail,
Sharp County record., 1881-05-26

Those who suffer from an enfeebled and
disordered state of the system. should take
Ayers Sarsaparilla and cleanse the blood.
Purge out the lurking distemper that un-
dcrmines the health. and constitutional
yiIor will return.
Sharp County record., 1881-05-26

Mr.. c. E. Elmore, assistant postmas.
ter, at Ash Flat, is authorized to receive
subscriptions to the RECORD and receipt
for the same.
Sharp County record., 1881-05-26

"Well, you'll own she's got pretty
foot, won't you?' "Yes, I'll grant that,
but then it never made as much of an i'm
preston on me as the old MANS
Sharp County record., 1881-05-26
ALL KINDS OF
JOB PRIN TING
Neatly and Cheaply Done at
THE RECORD OFFICE.
Blank notes, mortgages and warranty
deeds for sale at the RECORD Office.
Road Notice.

Notice is hereby given that application.
by petition, will be made to the county
court of Sharp county, AK. at the July
term thereof, 1881. for an order to change
a portion of the Ash Flat and Big Lick
road, so rs to leave the old road on section
twenty-tw and intersect it again at Kings
Mills. on section twenty, in township Is
north, range west. This May 18th. 1881.
$50 d. D. SPURIoCK,
Principal petitioner.
Sharp County record., 1881-05-26

The public debt was reduced $9,690,90O
during the month of April.
Sharp County record., 1881-05-26

There never has been, there is not chill
remedy to equal Days AGUE Tome in the
cure of all forms and grades Of chills.
Sharp County record., 1881-05-26
TEIE NEW
BLACKSMITH SHOP
is THE
PLACE TO GET YOUR WORK DONE!
j. Ii. GREEN e. CO.,

Os HI aI4N " VVs,
Have erected a new blacksmith and wagon
shop on the south side of Main street,
Evening Shade, Ark, where they are
prepared to do all work in their line,
on short notice. Satisfaction guaran-
teed. Terms cash.
nsA- Horse shOeing speciality.
Contracts valid only when made or signed
by j. B. Green.
Sharp County record., 1881-05-26

N. B.-The board of trustees, having
engaged Prof. N. T. Moore, late of Dub
lin, Ind, to take charge of the Evening
Shade high school, believe and feel conf
dent they have secured the services Of a
teacher who is fully qualified and amply
experienced in his profession to give en-
tire satisfaction and build up frst'class
and permanent school here. We therefore
so recommend him, and earnestly solicit
for him liberal patronage.
j. L. ABERNETuY,
Pres. Board of Trustees.
C.J. WILSON, Sec'y.
Sharp County record., 1881-05-26
Evening Shade College.

Notice is hereby given that the spring
session of the Evening Shade high school
will open Monday, Feb. 7th, 1881, for a
term of five months.
RATES OF TUITION.
Primary department, per month. 81 80
intermediate 200
Higher English course $50
Incidental fee of 50 cents per student,
payable at time of entering school, or at
end of first month.
Pupils will be admitted at any time
during the term-tuition payable at end
of each month from time of entering school
until close Of the term, except in case of
protracted sickness or by special arrange
ments with the principal.
Respectfully, N. I. MOORE,
Principal.
Sharp County record., 1881-05-26
WEEKLY G Al E 7 I E.

Terms:
One copy, six months, 81 W.
per month, leas than six months, -
One copy, one year, ." oo
Tar cor;as one wear Il 80
d ALLY G A Il Z I L Il.
Ono conv one wear. $40 90
One copy, siy months, W.
For less period per month, w
Payable Invariably in ddrdnce:: arc
Address DEAN ADAMS,
- Little Rock, Ark.
Sharp County record., 1881-05-26

Blanks Of all kinds neatly printed
at this office.
Sharp County record., 1881-05-26
1919 THE 1851,
ARKANSAS GAZETTE,

DAILY AND WEEKLY.
Oldest, Best, and Cheapest
Paper IN the Land.
Sharp County record., 1881-05-26

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Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1881-12-07

BERLIN.-Berlin Pond has furnished
grand skating ground for the Corner boys
this winter.
T. ID. Hobart, the town superintendent,
is Touching at the Corner, this making the
second term he has taught there.
Christmas Is near at hand. and the
question has been, shall it be observed,
by declamAtions and recitations together
with Christmas treep
We understand that E. E. Andrews has
made successful sale of apple trees this
fall and that he has slowed away large
number of roots for grating this winter.
Saturday night surprise party was in
store for a number of the young people
in town, who wished to break the monoto.
ny of a quiet life. and desiring to pay the
young lady a visit. called upon Miss
BosworIh. The nature of the gathering
caused them to carry supply of oysters.
oranges, cake. etc., which together with
the hospitality, with which the surprisers
were received, made the evening a very
enjoyable, if not profitable one to all.
CHELsEA.-It is reported that A. L.
Mary recently lost valuable work horse.
About thirty tons of poultry have been
shipped to market this season by dealer
in this town, and there are more large lots
to be sent.
Warm and pleasant weather for the sea
son, with no sleighing, and hard freight
ing on wheels.
Aunt" Polly Smith, aged 81 years, and
long time resident of this place, has re
moved to Massachusetts to live.
A series of evening meetings with leo
lures, or sermons, are being held this
week at the Methodist church. Rev. Mr.
Wells, of Williamstown. is assisting the
pastor.
Hog-killing time has come and the por
cines are dying off rapidly. Several
plendid hogs have come to the front
John Allen killed one that was 10 months
old that weighed 5Sl lbs. John Blakely
killed pig eight months and eleven day.
old that weighed 407 lbs. MaFcellus G
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1881-12-07
THE WEEKLY REPUBLICAN

Win he found valuable paper anywhere. II il q
compact, comprehensive and we'll edited review Of
American life from week to week and Of the affairs Of
the world venNrally Its summary nj news are pre-
nared with care special attention being given to
the presentation of New England news. Its editorial
articles discuss broadly aud with Independence a
wide range nf topics Its cOrrespondenre is Of an
usually high character Frequent a. cries and choice
bits If poetry lend variety to the and increase
its attractveness. Each number contains column
Of RELIGIOUS intelligence. Agricultural matters are
fully treated particularly those that are local to New
England. this department having Ions at OF we'll
known contributors among them Dr. George B. Lor-
ing, United states commissioner Of agriculture DR..
paul A. Chadhourne DR. F.. Lewis Sturtevant. and
/, Mai. Henry f. Avord Market reports are published
with snecal reference to the Information Of farmers
The Weekly in word contains the Of the Daily
and Suudv editions closely ed ted and its own special
agricultural matter besides.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1881-12-07
Village Meeting.

lie village meeting on Monday evening
was largely attended. Hiram A. Hust
was chosen moderator. and James T
Sabln reelected clerk. The first tw,
hours of the meeting were spent in tbs
discussion of the acceptance of the bailiff,
report. which was finally done. The old
board of fire wardens were re-elected
Ten. P. P. Pitkin of the fourth ward was
CHOSEN chief engineer # the fire depart
ment; assistants, l.. Bart Cross, first ward
Joel Foster. Jr.. second ward; Charles A,
Reed third ward, and Ed. NJ GUERNSEY,
NTH ward. The bsiliff, elected were Jo-
seph b. Morse. first ward; J. w. Ellis.
second; Hiram A. Huse, third; S. G.
Shurtleff. fourth and Henry w. Drew
NTH. A ballot was taken for bailiffs in the
hrst and fourth wards. E. NJ. Irish wa.
elected collector and j. q. Houghton
treasurer. The bailiffs were instructed to
place the fire department in efficient con.
dition by procuring new hose, etc. A tax
OF fifteen cents on dollar, which will
raise about $4,000, was voted to nav the
debt and the expenses of the coming year.
The debt of the village is about sl.7OO
Last year 1t was S3,269. Bailif's orders
drawn during the year, "a, OSO.34, of which
S472.lS was for old accounts. The YEAR,
receipts for Capital Hall were S7O5; ex.
penses, $i49.92.
The fire companies were organized as
reported. Their officers are as follows
Hook and ladder Com pany-H. c. Lull
Foreman; William Goodwin, LIST. Assist
ant; John Portal, I'd Assistant; NJ. C.
Kinson, Clerk; l.. Rodney, Steward.
Engine Company. No. 4-Charles f.
Collins, Foreman; Samuel Luke, LIST. As.
sistant; Ed. Donwoode' ID Assistant :.
G. w Guernsey, Clerk and Collector
Hiram Atkins Treasurer; Otis G. Miles
Steward.
Engine Company, No 5-Moses Pear.
sons. Foreman; janus Crossett. 1st As
,sanl; Marcus Lynch, Foreman of Hose
Charles ID F B.ncroft. Secretary and
Collector; Robert j, Hargin, Treasurer
Lucius, P, Goodwin, Steward
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1881-12-07

John S Ware. one of the oldest and best
known of the commission merchants oil
Boston died on Nov. 29, aged ~ years
Mr.. Ware was for 80 years a familiar
figure on Commercial street. He was a
native of Calais, VT, and went to Boston
in 1913, and during most of the years NJ
to 1878 was dealer in hay straw and
produce on Commercial street. His wife
survives him.
j. Q A. Bass of Randolph, has been pre-.
sented W Robt. Morris, Secretary of the
American association of numsmatists
with bronze Roman coin, that is 1906
years old, having been coined between A.
D. 81 90. Holy Land and is undoubtly
authentic. Its diameter is 1915 of an
inch; weight, &c grains Troy; is of rec
bronze; the literal reading of the inscrip
lion is, IMP domit avg germ; translated
it reads, The Emperor Domitan Augustus
Germanican' and was issued by decree o.
The senate. Mr., Morris, who Is certainly
authority in such matters, says, This i
the only copy of this remarkable coin
have ever seen"
An educational meeting will be held il
the town hall, Williamstown, Dec. 16 anc
II. The following subjects will be dis
cussed: Friday evening. grammar-Wher
and how to be taught; language lessons
Saturday morning-Primary geography
and map drawing, advanced geography
history and geography of Vermont; after
noon, general exercises, use of the black
board. All interested in education arr
cordially invited to be present. Enter
tainment will be furnished to all who
desire; and those desiring entertainment
are requested to notify Superintendent E
H. Martin. Williamstown. before the meet
ing.
Many of our readers remember the
"Cornne Merrie Makers who appeared
in Capital Hall September Goth and 9th
and the girl singer who appeared in the
Mascot and the Magic Slipper. The girl's
name is Corinne Kimball and she is ter
years of age. The company advertised t.
play in New York last week and the so
ciety for the prevention of cruelty to chill.
dren interfered and got writ of ha6ea
corpus against Mrs. Jennie Flaherty, the
child's foster mother. and on this wri
Corinne was brought before Judge Don.
ahue to whom she told the story of he
life as an actress since she was five year
old According to her story she has plenty
of attendants and care and likes her bust
ness. Judge Donahue pending furthc
investigation gave her in charge of thu
agent of the society at which she seemed
much grieved. Mrs. Flaherty proceeded
10 have the child abducted after she lief
the court room but being herself arrested
concluded to restore Corinne to the custo
dy of the agent of the society where sh,
now remains Further investigation into
the matter is to be had before Judg
Donahue to-day.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1881-12-07
GIVEN UP BY DOCTORS.

as 1t possible that Mr. Godfrey is up and at work
and cured by so simple aremedy"
~ assure you it is true that he is entirely cured
and with nothing but Hop Bitters; and only ten
days ago his doctors gave him up and said he must
dier'
"wel.a-dayi That's remarkable I win go this
day and get some for nay poor Georgs-l know
hops are coed" fm4SW2
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1881-12-07
A TIMELY HINT

In our climate. with its sudden changes
of temperature, II is no wonder hat our
children, friends and relatives are so fire
quentiy taken from rs by neglected colds !;
half the deaths resulting form this cause.
A bottle OF DR.. N. G. Whites Pulmonary
Elixir kept in the house for immediate
use, will prevent much sickness, and by
the use of a few doses. save many doctors
bills. For sale everywhere.
Ami
East Charl lesion has the northern Uni.
versllist association December 9Th, and
9TH.
Kidney Wort moves the bowels regu-
larly. cleanses the blood. and radically
cures kidney disease. gravel, piles, bilious
headache. and pains which are caused by
disOrdered liver and kidneys. Thousands
have been cured-why should you not try
itP Your druggist will tell you that it is
one Of the most successful medicines ever
known. II is sold in both Dry and Liquid
form, and its action is positive and sure in
either.-DaILas Ter. Herald. wi
The Boston Post says; vermont is
represented in the Senae precisely as it
was ten years ago, by the same two men.
This connot he said of any other state.'
Mr.. Elmunds has been senator for nearly
sixteen years and Mr.. Morrill, for nearly
fifteen.
PERFECTLY SAFE IN ALL CASES For
diseases of the Throat, Lungs. Group,
Whooping Cough, Colds, ETC., Downs
Elixir is a safe, reliable, and effectual
remedy.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1881-12-07
Chr fireman.
MONTPELIER. VT,
WEDNESDAY. DEC. Z. 1881.

edesire to mako the FaEEdAS plrticulrly valuabl
TOR its from all parts Of Vermont and our friends
different parts Of tho State especially in Washing
ton, Orange and Lamoie Counties will confer grea
favor upon us and our readers by sending us locn
Intelligence Give facts and we will arrange them
or the paper.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1881-12-07

THE DAILY REpuBICAN is three cents copy, rs
cents a month. go year.
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cents for three months. 80 year.
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Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1881-12-07

THERE IS NO DOUBT in our Judgment
that Ely's Cream Balm has intrinsic worth.
We hear from many who are using It for
Catsrrh of wonderful cures being effected.
and without hesitation offer it TO our GUS
toners as the best remedy for Its purposes
in use. DYKEMAN & Mort, Druggists,
cents. fm49w2
A Vermont pastor desires to put our
readers on their guard against a young
man who calls his name Chamberlain. He
claims to be q theological student. finds
himself out of money and in pressing need
of loan; and our correspondent says
that at least three persons have been swim
died by him. -CongregatsonaJist.
RESCUED FROM DEATH.
VIM. j. Coughlin of Somerville, Mass,
says: In the fall of 1876 I WAS taken with
bleeding of the lungs followed by severe
cough. I lost my appetite and flesh, and
was confined to my bed. In 1877 | was
admitted to the Hospital. The doctors
said had hole In my lungs as big rs
half dollar. At one time report went
around that was dead. gave up hope,
but friend told me of DIR. William Halls
Balsam for the Lungs. l got bottle,
when to my surprise | commenced to feel
better, and to-day feel better than for
three years past.
write this hoping every one afflicted
with diseased lungs will take DR.. William
Halls Balsm, and be convinced that con.
sumption can be cured. can positively
say it has done moro good than all the
other medicines have taken siBce my
sickness. fm49wl