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The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1882-02-08
Josephine's Extrayagance.

The Empress josephine had Co.,
GOO frances for her personal expenses,
but this sun was not sufficient, and
her debts increased to an APPALLING
degree. Notwithstanding the posi-
ton of her husband, she could never
submit to order or etiquette in her
private life. She rose at pine o'clock.
Her toilc: consumed much time, and
she lavished unwearied efforts on the
preservation and establishment Of
her person. She changed her linen
three times day, and never wore n
pair of stockings that were not new.
Huge baskets were brought to her
containing different dresses, shawls
and hats. From these she selected
her costume for the day. She possess,
ed between three hundred and four
hundred shawls, and always wore one
in the morning, which she draped
about her shoulders with unequaled
grace. She purchased al that were
brought to her, no matter at what
price. The evening toilet was as
careful as that of the morning. Then
she appeared with flowers, pearls or
precious stones in her hair. The
smallest assembly was always an &C.
casion for her to ordera new costume,
in spite of the hordes of dresses in the
various places. Bonaparte was irrita.
ted by these expenditures. He would
weep and promise to be more prudent,
after which she would go on in the
same way. 1t is almost incredible
that this passion for dress should
never have exhausted itself. After
the divorce she arrayed herself with
the same care, even when she saw
no one. She died covered with rib,
bons and pale rose colored satin.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1882-02-08
FARM ITEMS.
Seed Potatoes.

Dampness. undoubtedly favors the
growth Of the potato disease, and
therefore, where there is any chance
at all Of the disease existing in the
roots, they ought to be stored as dry
as possible. Those which are TO be
kept it this general way should espe.
cially be seen in the case Of seed po-
tatoes. Since the potato beetle came
among US, it is clear that we had the
very best results from early planting,
and by the use Of the earliest varie-
ties. Now these early kinds are more
easily affected by warmth than the
late ones. They sprout easily, and
GOODNESS is, therefore, more essential
for them. Some people think thatit
makes but little difference whether
seed potatoes sprout or not before
planting. We have known people to
tear of sprouts seveal inches long,
and cut up the tubers in full faith
that they will sprout again and be
none the worse for it. They do gen.
orally grow, but there is little doubt
that they are constitutionally weaker
and much more liable to disease
than those which do not sprout until
ready to go in the ground.-German
totpn Telegraph.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1882-02-08
Cold Drinks for Cows.

Ice water for dairy cows is not the
thing for good results in the yield of
milk; the water should be warm al
ways. In winter it should be warm
artificially, and in the summer when
drawn from cold, deep wells, it should
stand in the sun until the chill is off.
Study the cows comfort, ifyou want
her to do well for you. The return
to the owner will be the care she gets.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1882-02-08
5 T Ar EMEN 7
under Oath.

" T HAVE been afflicted for twenty years
with obstinate skin disease, called by
some NJ. DIS Psoriasis, and others Lepro-
sy, commencing on my scalp; and, in spite
Of all ! could do, with the help Of the most
skilliul doctors, it slowly but surely ex-
tended until year ago this winter il COW
cred my entire person in form OF dry
scales. For the last three years have
been unable to do any labor, and suffering
intensely at the time. Every morning
there could be nearly adustpanful OF scales
taken from the sheet on my bed, some OF
them half as large as the envelope contains
ing this letter In the latter part .of the
winter my skin commenced cracking open.
tried everything, almost, that could be
thought OF, without any relief. The 18th
OF June ! started West, in hope could
reach the Hot Springs, reached Detroit,
and was so low thought should have TO
60 to the hospital, but finally got as far as
Lansing, Mich, where had sister living.
One DIR. - treated me about two
weeks, but did me no good. All thought
had but short time to live. earnestly
prayed TO die. Cracked through the skin
all over my back, across my ribs, arms,
hands, limbs, feet badly swollen, toe nails
came of, finger nails dead and hard as
bone, hair dead, dry and lifeless as old
straw. Oh, my God! how did suffer!
"Aly sister, Mrs. Z. II. Davis, had
small part OF box OF Cuticura in the
house. She wouldn't give up; SAID we
will try Cuticura.' Some was applied on
one hand and arm. Eurekal there was re-
lief: stopped the terrible burning sensation
from the word go. They Immediately got
the Cuticura Resolvent blood purfier),
Cuticura and Cuticura Soap (the great
skin cures). commenced by taking one
tablespoonful OF Resolvent three times q
day, after meals; had u bath once day,
water about blood heat; used Cuticura
Soap freely; applied Cuticura morning and
evening. Result, returned to my home in
just six weeks from the time / left, and my
skin as smooth as this sheet of paper.
HIRAM L. CARPENTER,
Henderson, jefferson Co., n. Y.
Sworn to before me this 10Th day OF jan
uary, 1850. a. NJ. LEFFINGWELL,
Justice OF the Peace.
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Answer This.

Did You ever know any person to
be ill without inaction Of the Stom.
ach, Liver or Kidneys, or did you
ever know one who was well when
either was obstructed or Inactive;
and did you ever know or hear Of any
case of the kind that Hop Bitters
would not cure? Ask your neighbor
the same question. Times.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1882-02-08

When | Have Baby at breast
nothing is so useful for quoting my
own and baby's nerves us Parker's
Ginger Tonic. 1t prevents bowel
complaints, and is better than any
stimuIant 10 give strength and appe.
titc.-A Newark Mother.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1882-02-08

Never take a paper more than a
year without paying the publishers,
or at least sending him a lock of
your hair to let him know that you
are alive.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1882-02-08

An ugly tramp tride to kiss a
Chicago belle the other day, but she
had the presence Of mind toraiso her
foot, and while he was hunting for
a ladder to climb over it she struck
the fire alarm.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1882-02-08

A noted hirt of Akron, O., is said
to have all her love letters bound in
a volume for her parlor table. 1t is
Him'book, in both long and short
meet her.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1882-02-08

To those contemplating the drain
age of land, it is good time to haul
the tiles and place them beside the
bitches already dug, or where they
are to be dug, during the winter. Al
all events they should be ordered
early and hauled to the farm, SO that
there will be no delay when spring
arrives.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1882-02-08

"Ask no woman her age," says a
recent writer on social ethics. OF
course not. Ask her next best lady
friend. She will never fail to give
the information.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1882-02-08

The new year in China is cele-
bratcd by paying old dsbts. In this
country the day is busily occupied
in explaining to collectors why you
can't pay them.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1882-02-08

Through Coaches between PGmerOy and Columbus
on all Trains.
Connections made at Macarthur junction for all point,
on NJ q Z. r. r.; At Lansaster. for Cireleyille Gincn
natl and Zaneylle; at Union Depot, Columbus, for ali
points North, East and West, and at Toledo with all
roads dverging
" i. HARRISON, GeH'l Ticket Agent
ORLAND SMITH, Gen'l Manager. Ijan.II-sa
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1882-02-08

Frogs are now fashinable for
female jewelry. They probably typ.
ify the eagerness with which
women jump at offers.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1882-02-08

One pint of oil cake is said 10 con.
tain as much nourishment as two
quarts of shelled corn, and is much
healthier. For feeding horses the
better plan would be to give a little
corn or oats (say about half feed,
and small amount of oil cake. BY
this means the danger Of over-rced
ing of the oil cake would be obvia
ted.-NcJrdska Farmer.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1882-02-08

In changing the diet of an OK, five
days will generally elapse before the
remains of the preceding diet are cx-
PEELED.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1882-02-08

The best floor for a creamery or
milk.house is said to be of cement, as
this admits of no cracks into which
spilled milk can be seCretcd and be.
come q nuisance.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1882-02-08

Washing butter does not affect the
flavor. The acid and buttermilk
may be removed by washing; but the
flavor which is contained in the fat.
ty matter, not being soluble in water
cannot be washed away.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1882-02-08

Cuiicura Remedies are for sale by
all druggists. Price OF Cuticura, Medic
inal Jelly, small boxes, SOC; large boxes,
81. Cuticura Reselvent, the new blood
purifier, 81 per bottle. Cuticura Medicinal
Toilet Soap, 25c. Cuticura Medicinal Shay
ing Soap, loo; in bars for BARRIERS and
large consumers, 35c. Principal depot.
WEEKS 4 POTTER, Boston, Mass.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1882-02-08

One dollars worth of food when
the COW is dry is worth S1.5O after
she comes in. An animal in poor
condition cannot digest as much food
as one in good condition.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1882-02-08
LOWEST PRICES

The Weekly Register has the largest and
best assortment OF job material in the State
and.fast presses, paper and card stock, and
is prepared to do all kinds Of Job printing
neatly and promptly, ut the lowest prices.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1882-02-08

Grass grown on MANFRED land
gives more nutritive fodder, richer,
especially in albuminfnoids, than
that grown upon unmanured land
The difference is sometimes as great
as ten per cent.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1882-02-08
Commercial Printing.

We keep in stock full line Of CONNER
cial Stationery, which we are prepared to-
furnish in any style desired. Envelopes,
Cards, Letter Heads, Note Heads, BIZ
Heads, Checks, Drafts, Notes, Statements,
Bills OF I.ading, Dray Books, Shipping
Books and all other variety OF work need
ed by business men furnished on short
notice. Printing for Salt Furnaces and
Coal Companies, a specially.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1882-02-08
Bone Dust.

The value of all manufactured fer
tilizers depends upon their solubility,
and those manures should all be ap.
prepriated by the growing crops. To
expect any such fertilizing matter
to remain in the ground for another
year is to presume that the fertilizers
are not properly manufactured. Bone
dust, however, will remain in the
soil several years.
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sep. lilly.

A IL Goods new and Fresh from Eastern
II Markets, at TIPpEpTS.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1882-02-08

1t is said that in New Jersey farm.
ers use goats to protect sheep from
the ravages of dogs. 1t is claimed
that two goats will drive away doz.
en- dogs and thus efIectually protect
them. Won't some of our Mason
county sheep grazcrs try the expert.
ment? 1t is worthy of u trial. In
the West goats are put in sheep pens
to drive away wolves, and it is said
that this is where the Jerseymen
got the idea from.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1882-02-08

This much should be settled with
all farmers, that they raise all they
can with the least possible expense,
which they never can do by slight.
ing their work. Fields should never
be half.cultivated to save the expense
Of doing it well; and small quaint
ty of seed never should be sown when
large quantity promises better pay
ing results.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-07-08

| the Declaration of Independence by M, Osman'
Grafton by Col. c. II. Brush, music, NC, @c''
was carried out as handsomely as it could
have been done in the environs III lhdcpch'
dencc Hall Then came on basket dinner
In brief space of time upon long eNtempor'
! lied tables were outspread an abundance OF
Injuries gathered from almost every cline,
free to all who chose to partakc Talk OF the
rough pioneers OF the frontier. II is SANDER
Gus expression. 1t is here you find the very
essence of civilization, refinement and noble
hospitality. Although our town has Its drink
ing saloons, in common with all frontier towns,
yet out of the large number who gatherd here
scarcely a single intoxicated man could be
found during the entire day. In the afternoon
first came a match game of ball between Camp
bell and Tintah the Campbell nine winning
by large odds Second, running race Three
horses were entered for half mile brush,
Maud S., owned by G. w. Lamb and rode by
J. Hossick, winning the purse by half neck.
The race was a splendid one and would have
done credit to any locality. The time made
was fully up to the standard and proved that
we have as fine bloodeu stock here as is found
on the continent. Third, q trotlng race best
two out of three half a mile heat-three en-.
tries, Jos. Hathaway winning the purse; and
fourth foot race, single DASH seven contes.
tants-200 yards f. p. Hathaway winning the
purse easily. Thus it will be seen that Of
tawa triumphed IN every contest, In the ev-
cning fireworks and ball. closing with asup.
per at about midnight The whole affair was
highly crcditable to the citizens of Campbell
to whom we were largely indebted tor Its en-,
tire success. almost forgot to mention that
amongst those in attendance quite a large
number of ladies and gentlemen from Hecken-
ridge who came up in a special train.
During the 4th met nearly all our Ottawa
people who have settled in this vicinity. They
all report good crop prospects and excellent
health.
Now that our fields show the true character
of our soil, would advise those who think of
visiting this country to come and witness the
cutting of our harvests. NJ. OsMAN.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-07-08
From Minnesota.

CAMPBELL, hin, July 5.-Since last wrote
you we have had abundance of rain to give the
growing crops sufficient vigor to fully mature
and fill mp the heads. Take our crops through
and they are up to our most sangulne expecta-
tons. Wheat, oats and barley are all heading
out splendldly, presenting an appearance to
cheer and gladden. the hearts of our farmers.
know of no scene more inspiring than these
broad stretching fields of golden wheat as
ware after wave rolls over them under the
mild and invlgoratlng breezes. For miles on
miles are spread out IN all directions over these
fertile plans vast seas of waving grain, bear
ing upon their undulatlng bosoms wealth
tar exceeding the golden hills of California
Nearly all our farmers have planted more or
less corn this season and at present the pros
pect of good yield could not he better. All
the early planted corn is large enough 10 clay
by" while the later planting Is thrifty with
dark green color, promising full maturity by
the 1st of September The potato crop Is also
very promising. No bugs have yet attacked
the vines in any locality that have heard OF
A much larger acreage has been planted this
year than ever in this locality, and from some
of the earlier varieties which are beginning to
make their appearance on the table It is evil
dent that the hills will be well filled. All kinds
OF garden vegetables are very abundant and of
a superior quality.
Thus far we have been entirely free of des,
,ructve storms, though we have felt the pre-
monitory symptoms of Violent atmospheric
disturbances IN the storm belt south OF us.
While those destructive cyclones were raging
through Iowa, Missouri, and IN fact the entire
tornado belt, we simply had heavy thunder
showers accompanied with steady high wind,
full of electricity, blowing IN southwesterly
direction. think we can beat the world on
magnificent Lightning and thunder. But as
for tornados and cyclones we claim back seat
This year for the first time Campbell cele
brated Independence day. 1t was splendid
success. The town was filled with the hardy
yeomanry from the surrounding country, and
it was really pleasure to look at the fine look
ing ladies and gentlemen, with their intelli
gent faces and highly cultivated manners, who
gathered In from the surrounding country
Nearly all just In the prime OF life, with health
courage, ana enterprise stamped on every
countenance 1t was the first opportunity
have had to meet with any considerable mum
Der Of our people, and am happy to say tina
never felt prouder of any community II
which have ever lived than did of those
met on the 4th of July in Campbell. The US
ual programme-thirteen guns at sunrise, pro
cession at 10 A. NJ. to our fine new school
house. prayer by Rev. N. Thompson, reading
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-07-08

small advance upon the common dit road
and tile drain underneath might be bene.
tclal
1t has been said that farmers are as tickle
about the fashions OF farming as the women
are about the fashions of dress 1t may be so.
There was time, when sorghum seed was
sent in small and precious packages all over
the country by mail Mummy wheat and
Norway oats have had their day, with the
Canada thistle thrown in Usage orange seed
vt one time could not be obtained in sufficient
quantities to supply the demand for hedge
plants The wire fence Is now the fence OF
the present. Wind mills are on the 90, except
where there Is not enough or too much wind.
Tile drainage Is all the rage now, and 80 lar
as I have observed their effects, 1t Is the max.
ing of our wet lands, but there may be limit
to tile drainage after all. | hope, that when
our lands have become thoroughly and effect
ualy drained there will be no occasion to ask
our ministers to offer up the prayer for rain,
or that we will be under the necessity of boring
artesian wells for irrigating purposes.
Mr.. McAdam further says: The width OF
road IS matter OF taste and convenience
and with respect to the shape Of the road,
when completed, there is also "A difference OF
opinion; but all agree that 1t should be con
vcX, the only difference being in the quantity
but thinks, that more water stands up on
very convex road than on one which is reas-
onably fiat"
On these two points have nothing to Ob,
iect, but leave them, so tar as am concerned,
to the discretion of the commissioners and II
what | have written is uncaled tor and un-
just, hope that my presumption Will be
pardoned. a. w. GRIFFITH.
FARM RIDGE
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-07-08
From, Ophir.

Opnln, jury >, 1Ss2.-Plea'ant weather
again for growing crops.
ChInch bugs, potato bugs, cabbage bugs
&C. are making things lively
Supervisor Alex Wylie, of Waltham, and
Robt. Mitchell, OF the same place, have the
best fields OF corn between our sanctum and
Utica.
The Waltham Sunday School held their an
nual 4th Of July PIC mic IN Alex "ylle's wal
nut grove. A large crowd was present, and
good time had by all.
One of our young men sold the minister a
buggy-horse that kicked at the minister, and
if said kick had struck him the parsonage
would again be vacant, rs it would surely
have killed HIM.
Homer has erected 70foot liberty pole
Joe Lewis set the project on foot
Mrs Oscar Chaplin, ST., was inferred in the
Nal,ham cemetery Sunday. She was one OF
the towns early settlers She attained the
IIpe old age of SO years
On Monday Mrs Jane Parker was buried
She was also very old. She leaves large
family of grown.up children. Both these la
dies were highly respected and esteemed by
all who knew them.
Frank johnson has a new Empire binder
Billy Jackson had a bowery dance on the
4th. A good time was had.
Work on r. WylIe's new house goes slowly
owing to the weather. PEDRO.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-07-08
From Seneca,

SENECA, JAY 6-Cnder the beautiful and
impressive ceremonies of the Masonic order
the mortal remains of Henry Betterman wert
on Sunday consigned to their last resting place
beside those Of his wife III Seneca Cemetery
The Marseiles, Morris and Seneca lodges at
tended in body, also delegation from Otta
wa Rev. Mr. Edmondson preached the fune
raj sermon, eloquently and feelingly. Judge
Hopkins of Morris was most impressive, beau
tiful and poetlcal in brief address at the
grave. Mr.. Betterman was an old resident OF
Seneca, having lived here upwards of twenty
years, winning the respect and esteem of all
who knew him. BY industry and frugality he
had acquired considerable property here which
he sold last spring and moved to Shelby coun
ty, Iowa, where he died last Friday
The GLORIOUS Fourth" was celebrated here
by general suspension OF business The day
was ushered in by salute fired by the Seneca
Light Artillery, In which Pat. Meagher had
his hand slightly burned. Several of our citi
zens took trips over the X, & =. and the C,RI
d p. roads, svalling themselves Of the cheap
rates that day. The picnic a. Vaughey's grove
was the feature of the day ard was patronlzed
by nearly every one left in Seneca and hund
reds of our rural neighbors.
The financial result of the picnic and hop in
the evening was very satisfactory, amounting
to upwards of $780, Although hundreds were
here during the day and evening, nothing oc
cured to mar the general enjoyment.
KAPPA
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Our Neighbors.
KAPPA

Pa,k. Sheehan has just comp leted new resi-
dence in Utica.
The Utica Fire Brick works will be ready
10 recommence work IN about week.
The Streator planning mill was burned on
Thursday evening week Loss, $4,000; nc
insurance
The Illinois Zinc Company ships slack
coke TO their works from the Chicago gas
companies
The highway commissioners Of Rutland
have given to E. Barber the contract for erect
ing new pier for the Marseiles bridge
The mayor Of Joliet, brewer, maker of TIT
famous "Porter's Joliet Ale" has vetoed thu
$500 liquor license ordinance of that city
An accidental discharge of fire works IL
Geo Gaut's store, in Strea,or caused a biz
scare on Saturday night aud a loss of $50.
Geo. Bennett, Morris tailor, attempted to
commit suicide on Monday last by cutting hi
throat with his shears. He will recover NJ
cause but melancholy assigned.
George GevenOck, boy about ten years o
age, ioolIng around the streator Monitor'
cylinder press last Friday evening, while tn
edition was being worked off, got two finger
Of the left hand caught in the cogs and mar
gled
The Utica Gazette insists the town sheul
have new and substantial two.story brio
school.house. At present the young idea
taught how to shoot In three different lttl
coops which farmer would be disguised ,
use as smokehouses. They are no credit I
the town and are entirely uuft for publ
school
The streator Monitor says Mrs Hanle
cooked some toadstools instead of mushroom