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Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-01-08

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WhV Is N
that you suffer with Corns, when
fifty cents viii buy remedy guar
anteed to cure2 Remember, no
cure no pay. For sale by
mch25-ff OWEN q MOORE.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-01-08
For Sale.
a Small Farm aoithia A Niles OF
GarkSUSlle, near the Ratssel4cilIe
Turnpike and Railroad.

Improvements all new, including good
Frame Dwelling, with rooms, hall and
porch, fine cistern and all necessary out
houses. VIII be sold on reasonable terms,
or exchanged for suitable city property
ADDRESS g. II. SLAUGHTER.
declo-Zt st. Bethlehem, Tenn.
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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1881-06-07
S. v. r. R. SHOPS.

The shepherdstoWn Register copies our
article of last week in regard to the location
of the s. v. R. R. shops, and adds an ed,
itorial comment to the same. 1t first re-
minds the railroad company Of some promise
claimed to locate the shops at Shepherds
town, and then proposes to amend our ar,
ticle BY inserting Shepherdstown in lieu of
Chsrlestown and endorse it in toto as
amended. We have no antagonism for the
good old tewn of Shepherdstown, and on the
contrary wish to see her flourish and prosper.
We do not. however. believe that the rail-
road shops will ever be permanently located
there, and if not, then as between Charles
town and any other point on the road save
Shepherdstown, We would like to see our
people make a vigorous, well>directed effort
to secure the benefits to be accrued by such
location, and will dc all We can to help our
own locality in the matter. If Shepherdstown
cannot get the shops. we want them; and if
they are not to be located here, then we want
shepherdstown to get them. That's our
ticket.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1881-06-07
MARRIED D.

At the residence of the brides father, VIM.
Langdon Esq, Kabletown, Jefferson county,
W. Va, June lst, 1851, by Rev. a. c Hopkins,
to Miss ROSA L. LAEGDON.
June Cd. 1881, at the residence of the brides
father. George Doolev. Esq. Gharlestown;w.
Va. by Rev. A. g. HOPKINS. Mr.. E. V. KERCH-
EgAL. Of Berryyille, Va, to Miss IDA MERCY
April, 1881, on the bridge at Harpor's Ferry. by.
Rev. IA. McFaden. JOHN A. THOMAS and
Miss SARAH c. NEEDY, both of this county.
May 18th. 1881. in the Methodist Protestant
Church, Camp Hill. Hsrner's Ferry, by Rev. J.
a. McFndeH, JOHN c. HAMMER, of Washing
ton city. to Miss ANNIE d. MANUEL, of Boil
ivar.
May 2sth; 1851, at the residence of officiating
mlnloter, Rev. J. A. McFaden, THOMAS III.
HARDY and Miss JULIA a. CoGLE-both Of
this county.
In Chambersburg, Pa, May 25th. 1851, at the
MontgomeIy House, by Rev. Stewart hartman,
MIR, VIM. e. TR6PE, of Now York CITY. to Miss
a.. CAGE, daughter of Mr.. A. j. Cage of
At Frtendship Church, on. the e2d nit. bv
Rev. }. w. Klracofe, MIR. JOHN w. KlGISEk
and Miss ATHARINE VOORHEES,, both of
Berkeley county.
AT the residence of Mr.. Michael Riordan, in
Martinsbnrg, May Both, of consumption, Mrs.
MARY aged SO years, daughter of
MT. Patrick Gallagher.
III, Martinshnrg. at the residence of Mr.. NJ.
Ri"donr.J JOHNNY. only child of Michael and
Annie Moran, of Baltimore, aged 4 months and
days.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1881-06-07

Oswaldus N~othingenes, who was famous
for his minute oontrivances, is said to have
made sixteen hundred dishes of turn ivory.
all perfect and complete in every part, yet
SO small, thin and slender, that all of them
were included at once in a cup turned out
OF a pepper-corn of common size. johannes
shsd, of Meitcbrand, carried this wonderful
work with him to Rome and showed it to
Pope Paul ", who saw and counted them
all by the holp of a pair of spectacles. They
wore SO small as to BIO almost Invisible to the
eye. So, II. A. Burton is famous as the
Boss Jeweler and Matchmaker of Charles
town. Call on him. Look for his sign.
Watch with Spectacles with Eyes in them
and Black Face Watch.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1881-06-07

We have $3.50 worth of boots aud shoes.
for men, women and children, which we
offer at prime cost for cash. IF you wish a
good summer boot or shoe, call early at Shir>
ley Smiths store. He is selling them very
cheap.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1881-06-07

If you want a Tub. Broom, dashboard,
Bucket, Axe Handle, Syrup, Sugars, COT,
fee, Boots and Shoes, Dried Fruit, also many
other articles too numerous to mention, 90
to DAIGaRN's
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1881-06-07

A golden opportunity is offered at Geo.
ID. Hagley's store in Boots and Shoes. Cloths
Ing, Hats, Underwear, Gloves, Umbrellas,
trunks and Satohels. Large stock of each.
Good goods and low prices.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1881-06-07

Maj. Jas. F. Patton, of Monroe county,
has been appointed Judge of the Supreme
Court of Appeals of this State, by Gov. Jack
son, to fill the vacancy oecasioned by the
resignation of Judge Moore.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1881-06-07

Mr.. John W. Garrett returned to Balti-
more on Wednesday last, after an absence
of moro than a year in Europe, and was
given a grand public reception by the Mayor
and business men of the city.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1881-06-07
DIE d .

In Baltimore city, on Monday morning, Nav
S9fI; ISL after z very brief illncss, MI. ED
MUND youngest sou of the late
Andrew Kennedy, Esq, of "Casilis," this
county in the 45th year of his age.
In Martinsburg. Nav Goth. 1891, of paralysis,
Mrs. NARY CARPENTER, wife of DR.. John
Carpenter. in the Goth year of her age.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1881-06-07

The Virginia Readjusters' Convention on
Friday nominated for Governor Col. VIM.
E. Cameron, of Petersburg; for Lieutenant
Governor, John T. Lewis, of Rockingham.
and for Attorney %eneral, Frank s. Blair,
of Wythe.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1881-06-07
MISC o U s.
The Baltimore Cash
DRY GOODS HOUSE!
A Money-saving Institution F!
Offers the following Rare BargainsI

CHORT lengths standard Dleaehed Cotton.
Fruit Of the Loom Cotton, from s to 30 yGs,
10c. 1Oc, 10c. 81 Fillow-Case Cotton, cxceIiSns
quality. in suitable lcn2tls. 1o4c. iole. Best
Primts, i'll 10 yd patterns. wArranied rot 10 fade.
DC. SC, SC: Simpsons Best Mourning Prints, &c,
&c. &c. Handsome vnrd-wiie Pcrcnl, SC. Sc. &c,
worth 12l do. Mourning PcrGal, I0c, Toe, zoe,
the finest mnnnflctured, actull worth. I6s.-
KennantS white P;Gue, l to 10 Vds, c4c. Gle. Gao.
rotails cTervwhete:t Zoe. LnceT Stripe Nainsook,
b"amtitnn nGtterTss lOs. 1oe. Toe. largo %assort-
1ilrnt q niaIn and figured Swiss. Bishep Lawns,
lntpSt ,ipSirus- "a
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1881-06-07
HENRY's CARBoLIC sALyE.

Is the Best sAIvs for Cuts, Bruises. Sores, Ul-
blains, Corns and all kinds OF Skin Erun,ions
sreckies and Pimples. Get HEsRy's C4RDo1Io
sALvE' as all others are counttrfeits. Price IS
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1881-06-07

The Luray Hotel and Cavo Co. contem>
plate laying off a beautiful park on their
grounds at Luray.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1881-06-07
PIMPLES.

6TABtE BALM that will remove TAN, F~RECKLEs.
siMfLES aud BLoTcHEs. leaving the skin soft,
Ing luxuriant growth of hair on a bald head or
smooth face: Address. inclosing Sc. stamp, Ben.
-Vandelf B CO., s Beekman St. NY iansa 6m
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1881-06-07
BUSINESS CHANGE.

IENHE Drug firm of Merchant & Mitchell vas
dissolved, by mutual consent, May lat, 1881.
Inc Drug Busineus will be continued in all its
branches, at the old stand, by tho undeTsigred.
who hoPes, by. prompt and careful attenti2n TO
o1Ltne's. and fair dealin Ito merit .he patronage
OF former customers and the public 1eneraUv.9
may II, 1851. r. II. MITCHELL
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1881-06-07
BERKELEY CouNrY.-From the Martins.

BERKELEY CoUNTY.-From the Martins.
burg Statesman We copy the following.
Judge Green of the Court of Appeals paid
a visit to Judge Faulkner on Saturday last.
He has grown very much better looking
than when a grin soldier marching to the
wars.
Death of the venerable John a. Blondel.
This esteemed and aged citizen, known to
a wide circle of friends, and famed through>
out the two Virginias and Maryland for his
social qualities, died at his residence in this
city on Monday, May 30th, after a lingering
illness, in the Slst year Of his age.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1881-06-07

A1r. John NJ. Gibson has beon ro.o,oo.oa
County Clerk of Clarke county, Va, with
out opposition:
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1881-06-07

Nervousness, debility. and exhausted vitality
cured by Browns Iron Bitters.
Browns Iron Bitters contain all essential in
gradients for a true tonic.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1881-06-07

GENTS WAETED.-Big Pay. Light
Address, NJ. l.. BYRN. 40 Nassau ST., Now YorS.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1881-06-07

HEADACHE, Nervousness. Cosr1vESEss or Chol.
era Morbus are cured with Thayers Liver Powder.
and only coat rs eta. Sold by druggist every,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1881-06-07

DuRNo's CATARRH SNUFF cures all affections of
the mucous membrane. of the head and throat.
Regulators. ,n1sI!
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1881-06-07

DR.. GREEN'S ORIGINATED
is the best remedy for Dyspepsia. RiIionsna..
WAIH.la' indigestion, and diseases of the Blood,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1881-06-07
ICE CREAM.

MY Ice Cream Parlors are opened for the sea-
411 SON. Ladies and Gentlemen can now be
acc9mm9d9ted with tho best Ice Cream, Gus
Families furnished with Ornamental and other
Cakes, Cream and Ices on short rotice and m
reasonable terms. GUSTAV BRCyYr on
Nav 3, 1881.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1881-06-07

II you have pimpies. boils. saltrheum, rough
Sold BY all druggists. m24.4v.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1881-06-07

The annual reports of the officers of the
corporation of Martinsburg-the Mayor,
Treasurer, &c.-were advertised in the Mar
tlnsburg papers of last week, thus afording
the taxpayers of that city full aad ample
opportunity to acquaint themselves with the
transactions of their municipal government.
Tins example, it seems to us, might be fol,
lowed here without detriment to tho public
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1881-06-07
DRESS GOODS

DRESS GOODS ut 8 O.. worth 12I
iS.c.
All tho newest SHADES and styles in Latest Nov
cities, up to 3 90 per yard VIII gmnrant,e to
save YOU 25 per cent. IN Black aud ColoroI
Silks. Satin de Lyons. Satin III plain and bFo-
cHded effects. cheaper MGn spe GCors knOsrn.
Cheapest Black Cashmere and AL
pacas in the United States.
at 50c.) S"e"p
E Nss;n G 9s:Pes?'2! st. SO SO So 60 80 8 s,.ssssl ssss99
English CaslimcIcs in Black and coIors fro,,
FAC to Az. A magnificent doable-widIb Cash
mere at S3S-3Sc-a Special Bargain, dOu't for
get to wrIto for n sample of tins.
n1e1 lads. for trimmings aud oyerdresses.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1881-06-07
Gents Department

entS Department.
grand assortment of and Ga cassime,.s.
styles, from zoe to SO 90 per yard. Bows Caasi-
meres from zoe mp. An U~nlaundrfed Shirt. goed
mSsl1n, linen bosom, 45c. 4Sc, 4se. Dur G0e ShiTt
-sPeclal-our own make, e-piy bosom. best
musin, warranted to fit. size II to ISi. Best q
ply Linen Collars Sl.6o per dozen : do. Csga
SZ.Co, S2;2b. $3.50 per dozen. UndorweaT,
ram AM Fancy Hosiery, latest STYLES in Neaf.
mention. Fsssto
The question. BOW can we do it is answered
lst: our goods are from first bands and man
S Snc onIs f. ana b0nght Cheap. I'd. We buy and
Orders filed carefully. promptly and conssi-
entlousiV. Will Eend yon samples Of any al
an goods wanted Cut this adyertisemepf nne
19r future reference When writing for ar
pies please give your plain and correct nidress
BALTIMORE CASH DRY GOODS HOUSE
Nay 3. 1885,. nRRst1inore ST.;
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1881-06-07
HARVEST NOTICE.
HARVEST GOODS.

yKTE are receiving q full stock of Harvest foods
in our limo, and are headquarters for Har-
vest Iinware. DUKE s. GALLAHER.
June Z, 1851.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1881-06-07
VOTION

A GuasantsFd Whalebone eorsOt, sse. 4go-
Gorsets from aec to sa.So. T r " ss.Sr.l ssasd-
TTlt ting t C @rf1 9S g. ossi Claskis genuine Z. n.
Alpaca Braid. SC. &c. sc. EmbroIaeTIesi n Star
ending variety Of pntterns. from 1c to 5 I.os per
E9Ia: immense Ine Of Lacss of all description.
samentaries. otnlps. Tassels. Silk and Beaded
iSails; ana buttons to match everything. Extra
shiefs two for 25c. worth lsc q piece Iadies.
perpair. fSS
Towanda daily review. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1879-1921, 1881-06-15

Rev. Edward JudSon, Baptist, has ter
minated his pastorate over the largest
and wealthiest congregation in Orange,
N. j., resignlng a salary of S., 900, to
commence preaching in the downtown
wards of New York city. He is ambi-
tious to give the poorer classes as good
preaching as the wealthy pay for. Mr..
Judson has been exceptionally successful
at Orange.
Mr.. Judson says that he does this in
ter, who preached the gospel to the poor
without money and without price, and as
inntonces have been few of ministers re-
linquishing large salaries to preach thus,
he is ready to make one Of the earliest
sacrifices. Such an instance diSarme,
most effectually, the charge made by Rev.
McLarren at a Cleveland convention, that
the ministrial profession aimed to be the
ministers Of the rich to the neglect Of the
poor and clad themselves SO daintily in
kid gloves and patent leather boots, that
IllGy COulu uOG lOllOW Jllc NldSICI luOO JllC
highways and hedges and slums, to save
souls.
There is more than the above caHe.
Recently a rector of Brooklyn left pros
porous parish to enter the missionary
field on our Western frontier. He has
already lost his wife,to whom the change
of climate was inhospitable. The moral
ist pauses to query whether two such
notable instances shall prove merely eX-
ceptional, or are we to have a diversion
from the high and rich congregations, to
the slums, the steeets, the cutters, the
frontiers and the localities especially af-
fected by the great Master? Is the doc
trine of regeneration to be armed with a
new power for giving the poor as well as
the rich the best preaching?
We might note a case nearer home.
One of the most Jealous and able minis
ters in this county recently left large
parish where he was receiving a remu-
nerative salary, to take charge of small
and very poor Baptist church with sala-
ry which barely affords him livelihood
and yet is abilities would command more
than double the stipend he gets
Towanda daily review. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1879-1921, 1881-06-15
JOHN ADAMS.

HOTEL FOR SALE. I offer the American
Hotel property for sale on very reasonable
and the balance in ten years. Possession
given April l, 1881. There is a good barn
connected with the property. This hotel is
located on the corner of Bridge and Water
streets, in Towanda borough. The free
bridge and new depot near to it make this
hotel desirable for any one wishing to engage
in the hotel business. Call upon or address,
JOSEPH G.. PATTON. Towanda, Pa.
Towanda daily review. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1879-1921, 1881-06-15

Two good water tanks one holding 40 bar
rels and the other 10 barrels, the small one
lined with lead, for sale cheap.
S-1w NJ. e. ROSENFIELD.
The Revised Edition of the New Testament
in three different styles and ranging in price
from 20 cents to 81 25, just received at Whit
combs Book store. GAG
Large Assortment of Decorated Chamber
Sets just received. Prices greatly reduced.
Please examine at c. z. Weles' Crockery
Store.
One of those thin gum overcoats sold by
Rosentield is cheaper and much more conven-
ent than an umbrella.
A GOOD HOME CHEAP offer for sale
VERY CHEAP, the house and lot, Sou TIL
east corner Third and Elizabeth streets in
this borough. The house is in good repair,
the lot large, with good well of wa ter and
water in the house. The property will be
sold for half its value on long time.
June 8, 81. 0. ID. KINNEY.
Towanda daily review. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1879-1921, 1881-06-15
Republican County Committee.

The Republican County Committee will meet at
the Conrt House, in the Borough of Towanda, Pa,
Friday June oath. 1881, at o'clock, p NJ, for
the purpose of organizing selecting Vigilance
Committees for the different election districts of the
county and for the transaction of such other bust
may come before the Committee.
E. j. ANGLE Chairman.
Towanda daily review. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1879-1921, 1881-06-15
COUNTY COMMITTEE OF 1873

COUNTY COMMITTEE OF 1881.
Alba-O. f Young.
Albany-James Terry
Armena-Benj. VanSickle.
Asylum-F. ID. Kerrick.
Athens Boro,
1st ward-Charles T. Hull.
End ward-Joseph M. Ely.
Athens Twp.
LIST Dist.-Frank Morley.
End Dist.-Dr. F. y. Keyes.
3rd Dist-H. w. Thomas.
Barclay-F. f. Lyon.
Burlington TWP. Travis
Burlington Boron. S. Douglass.
Burlington West-Jesse B. Mexican.
Cantou Boro-J. II. Shaw.
Canton Twp.-C. G. Brown.
mbia-Hubert Ferguson.
Frankl1n-A. 9. Fairchild.
Granvlle-H. Heald.
Herrick-Geo Bcown.
LeRavsville-O. g. Garfield.
Leroy-H. X. Mott.
Litchfeld-H. S, Mum
Monroe BOro-C. N. Walker
Monroe Twp.-Chas. Scott.
New Albany-Dr. G. III. Plank.
Orwcll-G. G, Corbin.
Overton-C. NJ. Williams.
Pike-C.L. Squires.
Ridgeberry-E. M. luton.
Rome Twp.--L. f. Russell.
Rome Borrow. s. Kinney.
Sheshequin-I. l.. Young.
Smithfeld-N. w. Waldron.
South Creek-Willam Dean.
South Waverly-John NJ. Post.
pringfield-Robert Allen.
Standing Stone-Lawrence Gordcn.
Sylyania- Findly Furman.
Terry-J. w. Gould.
Towanda Twp.-B. II. Hale.
Towanda North-D. O. Hollon.
Towanda Boro
1st Ward-I. Mcpherson.
End Ward-J. F. Sanderson.
3rd Ward-J. n. Calitf.
Troy Boro-Albert Morgan.
Troy Twp.-Milton Loomis.
Tuscarora-John Clapper.
Ulster-James Mather.
Warren-C. T.. Abel.
Wells-C l.. Shepard.
Windham-W. II. Clark Jr.
Wilmot-Hiram Meeks.
Wyalusing-E. s. Keelcr.
Wysox-Albert Lent
Towanda daily review. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1879-1921, 1881-06-15
c H. BEAN,
N|. Plain and Ornamental Painter,
AND PAPER HANGER.

All work in his line promptly executed on shor
notice From long experience both in city and
country he prdes himself on being able to suit the
most fastidous.
The Canton advocate. [volume] (Canton, D.T. [S.D.]) 1877-1897, 1881-11-03
The Torpedo Chicken.
Detroit Free Press.

Further reports were submitted re-
garding the torpedo chicken. lately in
vented in Mobile. A specimen chicken
had been procured by the committee,
and its workings exhibited. The in
vention is not as deadly as at first sup
posed. I'll loaded with four ounces
Of bird-shot and two of powder, and
placed on the roost. When it is reach
ed for catch is thrown out of place,
a powerful spring set in motion, and a
hammer strikes and explodes per-
cussiou cap. The shot are thrown out
in every direction, and within ten Sec
onds after the explosion dark figure
is seen galloping down the alley and q
husky voice is heard inquiring: go
de Lawd! but what has the white folks
got hold of now?" The committee
closed its report as follows:
Havin' pushed de investigation and
kivered all de groun', we beg leave to be
discharged from furder considerashun
OBJ de subject, an to respectfully inquar'
of our respected president: Kin dis
torpedo chicken be suppressed If
not, what shall we do? An we will
eber pray"
"As to suppressin' deinweshun I see
no way to accomplish it, replied
Brother Gardner. GAS to what shall we
do, ] have bin seriously refectin' fur
de last ten minits, an it am my sol
emn belief dat de bes' thing de cullud
race kin do am to cultivate a taste fur
some OdOr sort ~ meat I"
The Canton advocate. [volume] (Canton, D.T. [S.D.]) 1877-1897, 1881-11-03

The village clock struck one as en-
sered my home in safety.
l paid second visit, next morning
at four, to the wounded animal, but
leaving my pocket-book at home this
time, and going neither alone nor I'M
armed. The birds, however, had flown.
If the ashes of the stick fire, and the
bandages on the wounded horse had
not borne me witness, should have
been inclined to fancy that last nights
narrow escape was nothing more than
Il disturbing dream-a bad attack Of
nightmare; but these evidences had
been there and it had been real.
Two years afterward l saw in our
weekly paper, that Dead Ned and two
of his companions had been trans
ported for manslaughter in midnight
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