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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-01-26
Trustees sale.

PURSUANT TO the provisions of a certain
trust, executed August 10, 1877, u John A
Holt, trustee, and his successors in Office, To
the indebtedness therein described,
Of shelby county, TeAnesseo, book il9. on nase
3l4; ct seq ana 20 which reference Is hereby
had. default having been made In the paymept
Of the debts lherein secured, 1, p b Jones,
trustee, and dull qualified successor OF the
said John A Holt, who is deceased, will, at
trustee, offer and sell 10 the highest bidder, al
public cutlery for cash, on
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-01-26

a loss with Christianity. x So
far as philosophy can see, there may be
nothing in the materials of Christian
ity which is necessarily and certainly
supernatural. And yet Christianity
exists, and has existed, and has been
the most powerful spiritual force
which has ever been felt among man
kind.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-01-26

The sceptical no longer indulge their
doubts, as the many cures effected by
that incompatible cough medicine,
Coussens' honey of tar, strongly assert
its claims to public esteem as the best
remedy ever compounded for coughs,
colds, and all diseases Of the throat
and LUNGS.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-01-26

CINCINNATI, January25.-At Tifin,
Ohio, yesterday, the third section Of a
freight train on the Baltimore and
Ohio road ran into the preceding sec
ton, which had stopped instantly,
killing VIM. Cummings, fireman, Of
Conenna, Indiana.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-01-26

Prevention exeels cure every time.
Always keep DR.. Bulls cough syrup
convenient; take it in time and you
will be free from coughs, colds, etc.
Sold everywhere. Price 25 cents a
bottle.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-01-26

May be entirely prevented by the use
of Burnett's Cocoaine.
Housekeepers should insist upon
obtaining Burnett's Flavoring Ex-
tracts; they are the best.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-01-26


HINDER and by virtue of two deeds in
~ trust 70 me exc cuted, I'M Anderson and
wife, M Anderson, one on the 18th August,
1879 recorded IL the Registers office of Shelby
county IN oook No. l05, page III, ct seq; the
other on thG I'D September, 1875, recorded in
the Registers Office of Shelby county in book
JOS, page 42S, OF seq, to which reference is
hereby expressly made, l will, as such trustee,
At the request of the benefciaries named
therein, default having been made in the pay
ment of the debts therein secured, offer for
sale a tpublic cutlery TO the highest bidder for
cash, the following described real estate, to-
gether with the Improvements thereon, stu
atei lying and being in the city Of Memphis,
county Of Shelby. State of Tennessee, to wit:
Lot No. l6 on plan OF +. w. Smiths sub-diyi-
sion, fronting 81 53-l0O feet on east side fCyn-
thia street, and running back between PARALLEL
lines l64 I3.l0O feet 10 an alley.
Bale Will be made on the southwest corner Of
Main and Madison streets, in the city OF Mem
phiB, at II M, on
Saturday, February IL, 1851.
Eq .ity Of redemption waived and tide ber-
feet, but | sell and convey az trustee only.
W. @. MCCLURE. Trnsfee.
Wright, FolkeS x Wright, AttJrneys. + w
hoysIer, Alctoneer. 121 1876
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R-aOn-roslGent NoUco.

-
No. 5SS8-In the Chancery Court of Shelby
county, Tenn.-H M Hill, administrator Of
5 S Dean, deceased, VS.. Laura Dean ct al.
I appearing from affidavit in this cause
4 that the defendant, Charles Dean, is a
nonresident Of the State of Tennessee;
Glat the names and places Of residence Of
some Of the heirs of said S S Dean, deceased,
are unknown and cannot be asoertained after
diligent inquiry; and that they are perhaps in
terested in the property involved in this cause,
it is therefore ordered that said Chas. Dean
aud said unknown heirs make their APP
pearance herein, at the courthouse eff shelby
county, in Memphis, Tenn, on or before
the first Monday in March, 1881, and
plead, answer or demur to complainant bill
OF the same will be taken for confessed
as to them and set for hearing ex-parte;
andthat a copy of this ordeS be published once
q week for four successive weeks in the Public
Ledger.
This the 18th day Of January. 1881.
Aeepy-Attest.
R.. J, BLACK, Clerk and Master.
By II. B. McHENkY, D. O. & ID.
Bigelow & Hill, soils. for comprt.
ZIG 100 1913 134
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-01-26

Sleep, Appetite n btrenBth
Return when Hostetter's Stomach Bitters is
systematically used by a bilious dyspeptic suf-
ferer. Moreover, since the brain sympathizts
with the stomach and its associate organs, the
liver and tho bowels, as their arrangement is
rectihed by the action of the Bitters, mental
dependency produced By that arrangement
disappears.
For sale by all druggists and dealers gener-
ally.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-01-26

wednesday Evening. Jan. 20, 1881.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-01-26
New Advertisements
SCIENCE VS.. EPILEPSY |
DOCTOR against 0UACK /!
A Leading London Physician Establishes
an Office In New York for The
Cure of Enilanfln Fits.

IFTOn Am. JOuTnHI OF MtlleIne.I
DR.. Alb. MeserOle (late of London, who
dnnht tTeafed and cpred more Gases than spy
other living physician. His success has sim
ply been astonishing; we have heard Of cases
Of over 20 years standing, successfully cured
by him. He has published a valuable work
on this disease, which he sends with q large
bottle Of his wonderful cure free 10 any suf-
ferer who may send their express and P. o.
address. We advise anyone wishing n cure 10
address DR.. ABB. MESER0LE, No. 6 John st.,
New York.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-01-26
Ifyou fail?'
PERSONAL AND OTHERWISE.

Reeds Gil Edge Tonic cures dyspepsia
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-01-26
PUBLIC LEDGER.
Oinus: 70 Madison Street.
Weot 2 Public Ledger

z ublis ned every Tuesday at 81 per annum lin
sdyauce). Postage 90.
Communications Upon subjects Of general
interest to the pubic are at al times accept
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-06-25
The Giraffe as q Kicker -,

One of the leaders and wheel horse of the
band wagon were discussing the CRATES with.
drawal from the show.
"Of what use was the majestic animal to
the show, anyways" asked the wheel horse.
"Oh, he was beautiful, principally beauti
full" said the leader.
"Did he draw ?" inquired the wheel horse.
Draw Not only didn't draw but had to be
drawn. His shoulders were SO high he could
not carry baggage or wear a saddle, and he
always insisted on riding in the triumphal
car, next to the band. Why, that animal acta.
ally thought he was the greatest show on earth
all alone by himself"
"Was lie good runner"
ain a hIppOdrome. The ring had to be
fixed for him. He's what they call hippo
dromer"
"Why then was he considered so importan,
an anImal?'
well, he looked like heavy kicker and
always acted as though he was going to kick
The copperheads got very much excited two
or three times when he came snuffing around
their box, supposing he was going to kick the
cover off and let them all loose"
"And did he ever kick!'
"Once"
do any dsmsge?"
"Well; can't tell yet. There's council
OF veterinary surgeons at work trying to Sc,
his leg. He didn't hit anything"
ANY morals" asked the wheel horse
"Well, yes" said the leader. This little
ne: If you kick at the wrong time you are
able to break your leg."-NNs York Tribune
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-06-25
Maxims for the Thoughtful.

A burnt mustache breads the short cigar.
There's many slip between the pulpit and
the church door.
A silver in your hand is worse than 1000 in
the hand OF your friend.
Never build castles in the heir They are
ever liable to be over.hrown.
Put a rich man on mule-back and the mule
will throw him as quickly as he would beg.
gar.
Least SAID the sooner the deadlock Is ended
Piety is often but knee deep.
You can't make a portmonnale out OF two
legged calf
Bangs cover a multitude of wrinkles
Like the dog IN the manger the nose is
above kissing and is always ready to Interfere
with the kissing of others
When the spring bonnet comes into the
house. money flies out of the pocket book.
Oh, that mine enemy had been at home dur,
ing the spring cleaning!
A cigarette in the mouth shows which way
the money goes.
Lonesome is whom handsome does.
The man who pleads his own case is un-
owed of lawyers.
The man who saves five cents by walking
gives ten to the shoemaker
Kiss and let kiss.
1t Is a short layin' that has no turn in IT.
The boot tree is known by its boot.
The scissors has two blades, crying Steal,
steal"
Whose diggeth a PIT should be cast out of
the family circle.
All that blisters is not good medicine.
A feast Is as good as enough.
lie must have big spoon that must eat Ice
cream with young lady.
Honest tea furnishes its own grounds.
OF two women choose the one that will have
you.
The beauty is not so bright as she Is paint
cd
Two IN TRADE seldom agree.
Speech is cheap. but votes are what tell.
A woman after his own heart is what pleas
eth the man.
Money Is the principal thing; therefore get
money; and with all the gettings get tit we'll in
vested.
A soft answer turneth the stomach
The coal.hole goeth before destruction, and
banana skin before fall.
A bald head is a tly's paradise.
The race is not to the swift, but to the pool
seller.
A shorLtime note soon goes to protest.-Bos
ton Transcript.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-06-25
4 Clerical Deer Hunt.

Wit and fun will sometimes crop out in the
most solemn moments and in the gravest and
most dignified bodies, as is exemplifed by the
following anecdote which was told in the
Baptist General Assembly at Richmond, Sat
urday, IN a warm discussion over the proprie-
ty of cooperation with Northern Bible Socle-
ties, between Drs. Eaton and Hawthorne. AT.
ter Eaton had advocated the question, DIR.
Hawthorne followed on the other side, and be-
gan his remarks by telling a story on DR.. Ea-
ton, to the effect that when the speaker first
came to Virginia Dr. Eaton took him on a
deer hunt, and the speaker had to kill the deer.
The next time they went DR.. Eaton went to the
favorlte stand and showed the speaker how he
meant to conduct the tragedy when the deer
came along. He was to cock both barrels
and when he reached certain point he meant
to fire one barrel, and if that didn't answer,
then to let him have the other The deer came.
Bang went the gun but the deer didn't fall,
DIR. Eaton kept pulling away at the trigger,
but as he SAID to the speaker, the'plegged thing
wouldn't go Off When he came to look at
the gun he found that he had fired both bar.
rels at the first shot. Laughter.
Sand so with DR.. Eaton" said the speaker.
"He LET off both barrels yesterday, and he has
no new speech today"
Dr. Eaton-"Pease don't stop your illustra.
ton until you tell them that killed the deer"
Laughter.
DR.. Hawthorne-"I am not prepared to say
that you did. We found the deer about an
hour afterward in the possession of the dogs"
Laughter
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-06-25

A very hlgh-toned looking young man, in
exquisite mustache, loud plaid clothes, red
necktle, low crowned hat, straw colored kids
and knitting needle cane, walked into to-
bacco shop and throwing down half-dollar
on the counter, said "Well, this is the worst
town ever saw; gentleman can't get any
thing in it satisfactory, and | am unable to
sec how person of fastidious taste can live
here. say, shopkeeper, can you sell fellow
decent cigary'
Eyes sir" said the cigar man, meekly.
"Well then fly around lively and do it.
Don't you see that halfdollar?'
eyes, sir. What kind of cigar do you
wish, sir?''
"What kindly"
eyes sir"
"Why, look at me, sir, a moment, and see
tor yourself what kind of cigar would suit
me-" and he drew himself up grandly and
looked down on the shop-keeper
The shop.keeper looked and then took in
the halfdollar, got out a cigar; handed it to
the man with forty .nlne cents change and SAID
81 owe you half a cent, sir, but can't make
the change unless you take another cigar"
The nice young man looked at the shop.
keeper and then at the cigar and then at him
SELF and without single word walked out of
the shop.-SteubenDWe Herald.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-06-25
n. Y. Herald.


Mr. Beecher complimented the Jealous ones
who turned out in the rain to attend his prayer
meeting last night. He talked to them about
death and about the future life, particularly
IN relation to the doctrine of eternal punish
mcnt. He called the attention of those who
cling to the idea Of an everlasting hell to the
fact that it is not taught at all in the Old les
lament, asserting that in the administration Of
nation which was avowedly directly under
the Divine care there was period of four or
five thousand years during which the doctrine
was not taught once" 1t was evident that
among the Jews there was a certain idea OF a
hereafter of PAIN, but the teaching of a gross
sensual, material torment belonged to the Ro
man mind" 1t was "the creation of the me-
dupval age, and there had come down to us
| lingering remnants of it, Mr. Beecher
touched lightly on the New Testament allu-
sOns to death as an eternal sleep lie pointed
to the distinction that exists between the
Western and the Oriental mind on this sub
i ect. In the Western hemisphere everybody
seemed to dread DEATH whereas the Chinese
and other Orientals had, as rule, no more
fear of death than they had of gong without
meal The Roman Empire was built upon
the Tuscan and, although the latter was con-
quered, the Tuscans horrible conceptions of
future torment had permeated the Roman EN-.
pre-. When the Roman Catholic Church or.
gained itself gradually IT selected as its most
powerful instrument the keys, mo sceptre in
the kings hand, no sword in generals hand,
no instrument OF torture in inquisitoTial hands
ever had the power in it that was in the keys.
They typlied the Church's claim to lock and
unlock the gates of heaven and hell tor every
human soul; and while the Church magnifed
the joys of the redeemed IN Paradise their I'M
agination was absolutely drunken with the
sufferings of the damned souls that went out
unregenerate at death" While the Protestant
Reformation threw off great deal of this yet
it retained much of it and it might be said
that the popular notion of hell now was gross,
barbaric, devillsh. 81 believe, added, MIR.
Beecher, there is period OF penalty that fol-
lows transgression in this life but it is mental,
clearer circumstances a remOrse, a self-con-
domination. As a man who has squandered
his estate and is brought to poverty and then
begins to think what he might have cd, so
| can understand how mans N I'D .ay tor
ture him with the constant reminders of what
he has lost. Pam and pleasure are disciplin-
airy, and are designed in the divine economy
to work out afterward, if not here, a salvable
state Of mind" In reply to the question,
"How should Christian look at death, ~ Mr..
Beecher replied, well, in the first place, he
should not look at it at all-on purpose. Or
If he looks at it, he should do so only to stimu-
late himself to lead q better life here and not
to brood over the horrors of an imaginary
hereafter. People wondered how they would
feel when dying. "Ill tell you how you'll
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-06-25
Archer, the Jockey.

Fred Archers name is already familiar toI
the American public as rider who has won
many race in England. He rode lroquos,
Pierre LOrlllard's horse, so successfully that
the animal won the race lroquOiS IS the
first American horse that ever won the Der.
by, and it is to the conSummate skill of Arch
err that the credit of winning the race must be
credited. He is described as being tall, slen-
der young man of some 90 years. HIS man
ners and costume are quiet and unassuming In
no way is he "horsey." His dark HAIR is worn
becomlngly, his neCkwear has nothing OF the
stable in c0ler or fold, and there IS none of
the jaunty air so offensive in the successful
Jockey of old plunging days. In his dark suit
with no relief except the chain OF the magnif.
cent watch given him by Mr.. Dawson when
he was "out of his time" Archer might be
taken for a rising bank CLERK. Success seems
to have steadied rather than unsettled him.
And this success is earned by quick judgment
and application, by consummate nerve and
courage, dashing out with single stroke the
vctor's crown. 1t is now about thirteen years
since Fred Archer was brought by his father
to Matt Dawson, to be launched on his career
His father was rider and the boy was born to
race He first showed his pluck by straddling
any kind OF a beast and staying there. HIS
first winning race was on the flat under Jock.
Iey club rules, in e10O plate, at New Market,
for his master. His first grand handicap was
with Salvanos for the CZarowitch, and he next
succeeded poor Tom French as Lord Fal.
mouths first jockey For skill and honesty
he is leading representative, and his word
eight inches, and weighs about 100 pounds
The characteristics of his riding can be
summed up in three wcrds-patiencc vigil
anCP courage,
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-06-25

feel-most of YOU" said Mr.. Beecher. You'll
feel stupefied; that's all you feel. You'll want
to go to sleep Dying is as easy as going to
sleep in most instances. Once IN a while
there was a triumphant or radiant death or
a remorseful death, but not once IN million
times was there such death as Is described
in books That was all "tlummery." Mr..
Beecher attached no significance to the man.
ncr in which man expired, as it was prlncl-
pally the result of physical accidents and at:
fordcd no test of his moral state
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-06-25
When the excellence of rice as a diet i

When the excellence Of rice as a diet is full
ly understood its use will be more frequent
and Of daily occurrence in every household.
At this season Of the year especially 1t may
properly be classed as superior to any OF the
cereals which are in such general use for the
morning and midday meals. No other food
is so easy OF digestion, and at Its present cost
it is cheaper than potatoes, oatmeal or grain
grIts Of any kind.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-06-25

A fancy preacher in one Of the churches of
Providence, a Sunday or two ago, defined the
soul as 1.-THE non.atomic center OF psychic
force" and throughout his discourse, when al
ludlng to the soul, used the phrase. The I'M
"What is a man advantaged If he gain the
whole world and lose his own non-atomic cen.
ter of psychic fOrce?'
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-06-25

Two ladies, handsomely dressed entered a
car A gentleman rose and offered one of them
a seat She SAID to the other lady: Dear,
you take it. am very tired but you look so
weary, and can't rob you of it," Then an
other gentleman rose, both the ladies took
seats, ard one said: What lovely time we
have had. | feel so much brighter for run
ming out" while the other replied: IL have
not felt so well for ages. Shopping is great
pleasure I'm all in glow"
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-06-25
ShiIOh's ConsumptfOn Cure,

This is beyond question the most successful
Cough Medicine We have ever sold; u few doses
cure the worst cases Of Cough, Group
and Bronchitis, while its wonderful success in
the cure of Consumption is without parallel in
the history Of medicine Since its drst discov-
cry it has been sold on a guarantee, test which
no other medicine can stand II you have a
cough we earnestly ask you to try it. Price 10
cts. SO cts and sl.00 II your Lungs are sore,
Chest or Back lame, use Shiloh's porOus plaster
Price % cts. Sold by 7. A. Smurr.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-06-25

One day when Mr.. Harness was staying at
famous country house he found gentleman
pacing up and down the parlor in the most
distressing agitation of mind.
as there anything the natter" inquired
Mr.. Harness, anxiously.
1.-THE matter?" he replied, SHOULD think
there was Three of the worst things that can
possibly happen to man: I'm in love I'm in
debt and I've doubts about the doctrine of the
Trinltyn
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-06-25
object, your honor, to this witnesses testl

object, your honor, to this witnesses testl
mony
upon what grounds?" said the Judge.
"My point is" your honor, that evidence
from person occupying the professional po-
siton of the witness is unreliable"
"What did | understand the witness to say
ais occupation was = asked the judge,
washington correspondent Of daily pa
per-" wss the reply
"Ah," said the Judge, "the point Is well
taken; the court susans your objection, Mr..
Cokestone'
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-06-25

SHILoH's CATARRH REMEDY.--A marvellous
cure for Catarrh, Dptheria, Canker mouth, and
Headache. With each bottle there is an inge.
NOUS nasal injector for the more successful
treatment Of these complaints, without extra
charge. Price so cts. Sold by T. A. Smurr o.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-06-25
Several new lubricants are reported. Drechs

Several new lubricants are reported. Drechs-
Ter mixes graphite thoroughly with the whites
or yolks Of eggs, dries the mixture, pulverizes
1t and scatters it upon the parts of the ma
chinery which move slowly. Lieckfeld mixes
graphite with soluble glass, so az to make a
stiff broth. The mass Is spread upon worn
surfaces, where 1t soon hsrdens and can he
FLED or turned so as to restore the machinery
to its original perteCtlOn.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-06-25
Nem advertisements.
farm FOR SALE.

One of the finest and most desira.
BILE farms in La Sale Co.; the Clark
Farm, IL miles south Of Ottawa.
Apply to NJ. ID. CLARK, or l.. n.
WATERMAN. si6
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-06-25

A would be mother-ln.law meets a friend
lately in the same predlcament, who cries out
"Oh, my dear, have such piece of news for
you. My daughter was married Yesterday
"How nice! But how did you manage it:
Was your son.inlaw indifferent to your lack of
money, or did you make him believe you were
rlch?" "Oh, no." with gleeful chuckle) 81
got our family doctor to tell him | couldn't
live SIX months"
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-06-25
Answer tins Question.

Why do so many people we see around u
seem to prefer to suffer and be made miserable
by Indigestion, Constipation, Dizziness Loss o
Appetite, Coming up of the Food, Yellow Skin
when for IS cts. We will sell them Shilohs vi
taizer, guaranteed to cure them. Sold by T. A
Smurr.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-06-25

Jacob II. Bloomer, Vireille, n. Y, writes
Thomas Electric Oil cured badly swollel
neck and sore throat in forty .eight hours. NJ
wife was also cured OF lame foot In twenty fou
hours"
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-06-25
BUDGET OF FUN.

A lawyer asked a woman on the witness
'stand her age, and she promptly replied: II
sold milk tor you to drink when baby, and
haven't got my pay yet"
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-06-25

A little boy IN Belfast, Me-, attended church
last Sunday for the first time, On returning
home he was asked what was done at the
church, to which he replied: First they sang,
then man prayed and then they passed
around a cornpopper,"
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-06-25
Seyer No Never

An exchange says Ulysses s. Grant will never
be emperor, but will always stand high in the
hearts OF his countrymen, OCCUPYING the position
that Spring Blossom holds. in curing sick Head
ache, Bilousness, Indigestion, etc. Price, so
cents; trial bottles, 10 cents.