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Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1882-12-02

THE goose bcne, the corn husk, the
hogs liver, the earth-worm, and other
weather indicators, have all been con
suited. and the conclusions arrived at
are that the approaching winter will be
hard one, and will not be hard
one Our readers can take their choice.
The livers are cloudy and threatening,
in appearance, the goose bones are
streaked and bloody. the corn husks
are thick and compact, all indicating a
great degree of cold so it is said hut,
the earth worms are still lively and
have not settled much below the sur
face, indicating open weather, accord,
ing TO the knowing ones.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1882-12-02

COMMENCE TO form resolutions for
the new year.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1882-12-02

A FAMILY N " icomico county, Nd,
have the following names, which rhyme
when written in pairs, thus
Sam and Ian.
Dave and Sian,
Mary Catharine and Matilda Ann.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1882-12-02

Mr.. David J. LeCompte, we'll
known and highly esteemed young
man of this place, died on Monday
last. For nearly year be had been a
great sufferer, but his brave spirit ena
bled him to meet his farewell to all
things earthly" with composure
which is not often seen. A noble
hearted boy has gone from US, and
whatever faults he ever had are hidden
in the contemplation of the good deeds
which marked his career I,is remains
were inferred in the NJ. f. Churchyard
on Tuesday afternoon. Peace TO the
ashes OF one who was always oar friend
and friend TO the world at large.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1882-12-02

UP to Thursday Bro. Crockett, of
the Pocomoke City Town Record and
Gazette, had been SO busily engaged
in fattening his Thanksgiving turkey
that he failed to send out his paper at
leas, to Snow Hill for two weeks
Now that the noble bird has been dis
patched, We hope to hear from him in
some of his heavy weight articles If
we do not, We shall go down there to-
night 10 see i" what's the matter"
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1882-12-02

Miss Missouri Mapp, daughter of
Mrs. Bette G. Mapp, and a very inter-
esting young lady died OF typhoid fever
near Locustmount on " ednesday last
At the time of her death the mother
and other daughters were Frustrated
with the same disease, and grave fears
entertained of their recovery. At the
time of this writing, however, they are
convalescent, and considered out Of
danger. We extend our sympathy to
them in their bereavement. The sick
ness OF the family is attributed to the
impurities of well of warer.-En,er-
prise.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1882-12-02
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Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1882-12-02

A ST. Michael's youth called on his
lady love last week with a half pound
of chocolate drops in one pocket, to
treat her, and in the other pocket was
quantity of dark colored pellets,
which he had purchased for his mother,
who wished to give them to her chick
ems for the gapes. by some mistake
he handed his fair one handful of the
cape remedy, which she hastily de-
voured. 10 say she was sick would be
putting it mildly. She was Ill. The
engagement is I" off " His order is di-
minished, and he gets very angry now
if person ever gapes in his presence.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1882-12-02

Mrs. u. B. Henderson has now the
largest stock of Christmas goods ever
offered in Pocomoke City. Presents,
both useful and ornamental, for all
from the infant to the oldest. Dolls
of every size and style, faom one cent
to five dollars. Also, millinery and
cloaks, very cheap. The store is very
attractive, and all.are advised to call
look and buy.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1882-12-02

Mr.. VIM. S. Nc Master, lawyer of
this town, has been appointed Justice
of the Peace for Somerset county to
fill the vacancy occasioned by the de-
parture of A. K. Robinson, Esqr Ii is
the opinion Of all who know Judge
Nc Master, that he will make a good
officer, as he is qualified for the posi-.
tion.-Princess Anne Herald.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-09-09
From Ophir.

OPHIR, Sept. 2.-Mr G. Krausse while
in La Sale on business last week had occa-
sion to go to Elicl's brewery. AS he was
turning the corner south of the brewery his
horse got frightened at tram on the Rock
Island road and commenced to run at fu-
rlous rate. 1t did not run far before the
buggy was upset; the horse then stumbled
at the bluff and fell, breaking its neck.
Death was instantaneous. Mr. krausse
would surely have been killed had the
horse not fallen when itdIG. As tits Mr.. X.
is considerably bruised and banged up.
L & makes great splurgc about his
visit TO Homer last Sunday and what he
saw on the road. If he would travel a
little more through the town OF Ophir he
would see far nicer residences than he saw
fiji to crow up IN his communication. We
advise him only Ia so and see the residence
of Mr.. Deal Dewey.
Self-hlndrrs will he at a discount here
next harvest, as the grain bound by them
Is rOtting tast.
The young men Of Homer contemplate
having hop socn, the proceeds to go to
ward fencing our public square. We hope
the young men Will succeed, as 1t is q burn
ing shame to see so nice place go to the
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-09-09

A citizen called recently at the Water
Registrars Office and introduced himself
and his business by saying: I'm Misther
Jerry Muldoon. My cellar Is full OF water,
and my hins will be drowned If 1t isn't
fixed: so want you to fix it," MIR. Mul.
doom was informed that nothing could be
done for him there. Two or three days later
he reappeared. II come again to see about
that cellar" SAID he; sits worse than ever"
"But we told you the other day, MIR. Mul.
doom, that we can do nothing about 1t here"
"Yes but my cellar must be fixed, or my
hins will all be drowned" swell, Mr..
Muldoon, did you see the Mayor about the
matter?" "Indade and did" replied Mr..
Mnldoon. "And what did the Mayor says"
"What did he say, is IL? 'Misther Null
doom, says he, why don't you kape ducks p"
Boston Journal.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-09-09

He was sad-faced man, and he wore a
weed of rusty brown-about the edges piece
of Grape, fastened with few crooked pms
to the crown of his hat. He looked visit
fully out upon the lake, and the soft muir
mus of the water beating upon the dock
seemed to revive in his memory some long
forgotten sorrow. His eyes were red, and
his nose bore upon It's terminus crimson
hue. There was no tears upon his cheeks,
but a breeding, lingering grief sat woiully
at the corners of his mouth. lie leaned
upon the railing at the approach to Rush
street bridge, and asked, in hushed and
mOurnfnl accents:
My dear sir, can you tell me the differ
cnCe between temptation aud eternity"
"Give 'er up" SAID the man standing
nearest him.
"My TREND" he responded, drawing
nearer, as If he intended to ask favor,
zone Is VILE Of the devil, and the other is
a devil of while; have you any chewing
tobacco g"--InterO Ocean.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-09-09
devil so fast, and none Of the older citizens

devil so fast, and none Of the older citizens
to take hold of 1t.
Mr.. Mike Corrigan Is IN Kansas, look
ing up his landed estates. He will move
there In the spring.
Mr.. Firestlne Of Homer, has three pear
trees filled with as delicious fruit as l ever
saw. Each tree had to be supported to
sustain its load. Sallie kicked her liege
lord out of the shanty week ago. But
she has convinced him to come to her low
ing arms again, so that che can give him
HI some more.
Our telephone circuit is now finished
and we are connected with Ottawa, La
Sale, Utica, Mendoza, &c. All we now
lack is q street railway, an opera house,
and few more places to dispense rotgut
and then we would be city sure.
Mr.. Jacob Barr, of Waltham, has pur
chased q new thresher. We wish him
success.
James Peters is erecting large hay
barn--a thing he long needed.
Hank Weygandt has had relapse with
fever malaria.
The Mclaughlin Bros. have given up
their new steam thresher-a good thing
for them.
Jno. Eek goes to Peru soon to make that
his home for short time.
Frank Reeds steam cider and molasses
press works boss.
Our old friend and townsman, q. Zorn
who went to Reddick a year ago, was
burned out there short time ago, losing
all he had.
James Wylie, jr., who has been at the
Excelsior Springs, Missouri, returned a
few days ago. He has improved in health
Clayton Johnston and Billy Wylie went
to Rock Island with the Mendoza cxcur.
sion, by telephone. PEDRO, No. pa
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-09-09
From Garfield.

GARFIELD, Ill.,, Aug. 9Th, 1SS2.-Mr.
NJ. Eller's new store is progressing rapid
ly. M. Lawless is the contractor.
M. Lawlcss has lumber on the ground
for new carpenter shop. Mike is willing
to work and ready; all he wants is a
chance; (glve the working man chance.)
Andrew Inner is quite sick; typhoid
fever Is the trouble, and DR., Mendcnhall
Is close on the watch of 1t. There IS con.
siderable sickness IN the neighborho2d
and the Doctor is on the go.
Mr.. Moore got pretty badly hurt by his
team running away, attached to load of
lumber. He is getting along nicely.
Found accidentally aremedy for cabbage
worm. Try 1t and be convinced. Pluck
some tomato leaves and drop them on the
head of cabbage, and the worms will leave
and your cabbage will thrive. Your cor
respondent tried it. INcoGNlro.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-09-09
A Colored Man Insulted.

GLOW much do 1 owe you for cleaning
out the cistern 81 asked Colonel Perry
Yergcr of Sam Johnsing, an Austin col
ored man.
"You owes me quarter for going down
inter the cIstcrn, and dollar for cleaning
hit out, and quarter more for climbing
out oh de cIstern.'
"I'll pay you cheerfully for going down
INTO the cistern. and also for cleaning out
the clstern, but I'm not gong to pay
you tor climbing out OF the cistern."
"Why not, boss?"
Because, according to our agreement,
you were to take all the trash out of the
cistern, and that, of course, included your.
selC"-T6ros SJtjngs.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-09-09

Prohibition Is making decided progress
in Kentucky. In 1874 the legislature
passed local option law, and under this
law over 400 districts, towns or cities pro.
hibit the sale Of intoxicating liquors. This
is the democratic policy with regard to
legislation IN reference to liquor selling.
A good local option law is the only law
that can be honestly and successfully exc.
cuted.-Stdte ReQister
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-09-09

From August 2G, to August 80, A real es
tate instruments were filed for record. The
sales footed up SIS, 1885; and loans, &c.
-s25. City sales were quite numerous but
none were for any great amount. Marscilles
transferred one piece several times, included
in the total above, but its highest price was
81, $50; sales in Mendoza were 8, $50; in Sheri-
dan $500; in Streator $3.50; in Peru $3.50; in
Utica 800. Among the pieces transferred
were the following:
VIII nwq9 81, 5, BrooRGeld, 5000.
Lot blk. a, Riverside adm, Strcator, Sli21.
Lots l, 3 IL, II, blk, 81, Sheridan, $500.
Seq sen II, 49, 5, Manlus, 10000.
Neg neg -, "a, /, Dimmick, $500.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-09-09

The wheat crop VIII probably DC lO,OoO,.
600 quarters for consumption, leaving
100000 quarters for which we shall be
dependent on foreign supply.
Spain is the only country from which
the reports are unfavorable.
In summarizing the result the Times
says: Never during the time since these
reports were collected has the harvest in
the northern hemisphere been so good all
round. We usually had to report def
cheney either in Europe or In America.
This year there is absolutely none. The
world has over an average harvest, and
with such a harvest the year Is likely to be
one of cheap abundance.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-09-09
The Tattler.

She hung upon the rope,
Her bosom full of hope,
And watched the bathers grope,
Puff and blow.
But her side she quickly jabbed
With her hand, and yelled "Im stabbed
When the lobster fondy grabbed
At her toe.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-09-09

We. Bowman has been elected secretary
of the National Rescue Corps, a Temperance
organization of the red ribbon order.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-09-09

The Marseilles Register, however, does
MT like McManus. 1t has somewhere i'm
bibed the notion that Nc isn't republi.
can! That will &c news, certainly; but 1t
Is grave matter with the Register, whose
Missouri intellect Is totally unable to com.
prehend how man can be competent TO
fill an office unless he be a red-hot repub.
lIcan and q bowler.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-09-09

Mrs. P. W. Stocksleger has gone to Devils
Lake, Wis, for the benefit Of her health,
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-09-09
C0uNTY ASYLUM,
AH1tIAa Hes. BUGaiE.,, 81

aud F'ridnys Of each week visitors viii be adj
mitted to, Asylum. No Visitors anin.;sd % sun
dsys &C. VlBSoN County Agent
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-09-09

And the Peru Neo8 says: james Nc
Manus has formally announced himself as
a candidate for county clerk, and already
his friends are growing numerous. His
personal popularity alone would make him
a strong candidate, and his long service in
the office and thorough acquaintance with
the business give him a decided advantage
over his competitors"
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-09-09
COUNTY, CLERK.

The Mendoza Reporter, Il Smith organ,
of course, says: ave understand Sheriff
Stevens has come back from Minnesota to
engage in his tavorite pastlme Of Office,
seeking. He will probably be candidate
for county clerk. AS there are already five
home candidates IN the field, it seems al.
most unnecessary to import timber from
Minnesota"
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-09-09
CONGRESS-.

The Mayo "boom" doesn'tse to boom
in Mendoza, if we are to believe the Bule
tin of last SATURDAY.: "Last week the Nave
men in this city were claiming confidently
that MENDOZA was solid for Mayo ano
that Cullen had not the ghost of chance
here! This week the Mayo boom Is
somewhat subsidIng, and his friends arc
claiming that he will at least give Cullen
a tight rub!' The facts are, there is de
cided majority of the republicans in this
town who are IN favor OF Mr.. Cullen, and
If they will only come out to the caucus,
he will get solid delegation from Men
dota, making his nomination and election
certain"
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-09-09

While the condition of things in the
east end is thus presented by the Morris
independent: "A wealthy and influential,
though, evidently, somewhat profane po-
litical Individual, of Joliet, was met few
days since and asked his opinion of the
congressional outlook for this district His
reply was: III La Sale go for Cullen, we
will stand by them but, if not, we will
fight any other La Sale man TIL HI
freeze over 1t might be profitable for
some La Sale folk to paste this in their
bonnets."
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-09-09
EQR SALE.

house and lot in North ottawa, north of Aqucduct
in good condition; has good cellar, cscrn well and
other convcnicnccs and ample out baildngs, Enquire
of ELLEN tODSAlLL,
sep2-2w' On the Premises.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-09-09
miscellaneous.

Stewart, the Carpenter,
will fill this space with
an advertisement as soon
as he gets time to write
it; he is too busy now.
I have got large lot Of second
hand l2-light' windows for sale,
at less than half price.
w. X. STEWART.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-09-09

The London Times of the 9th inst pub
fishes On extensive summary of NJ. Esti-
ennes' annual review of the harvests OF the
world, issued at Marseilles. AS regards
French wheat the result is already known.
Maze is good in % departments and very
good in ., us against good IN departments
only last year, Rye allows similar IA
vorable contrast. Barley shows lighter
Improvement.
In Grea! Britain Ala inquiries have been
sent to farmers asking their opinion on the
growing crops. Tie replies, taking 100
as representing the average crop, show the
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1882-02-22
How is This +?

Mr.. William Rowe informs US that when
Frank Strong went to Fort Mcleod recently
he had power of attorney from him( Rowe)
to secure possession of two horses stolen
from the latter last summer, and which were
not long since in the possession of officers
Of the Mounted Police at that post. Frank
found one of the animals and identified it
beyond any question of doubt. 1t was claim
ed by Colonel Mcleod, and although Mr..
strong ffered to put up one Thousand dol
lars to be forfeited in case of mistake as 10
the ownership of the animal, that officer re-
fused to surrender him. The mate Of this
horse, which was stolen at the same time and
sold at Fort McLeOd, could not be seen. BY
refusing to turn over the stolen horse to the
rightful owner, even though purchased in
good faith. Col. Mcleod Is certainly not set
ting very good example.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1882-02-22
Benton, Montana, Wednesday, February 22 1882

farmers have formed protective force, and
there is prospect of coming conflict between
these people and the savages, which may re
suit in other complications.
Maj Ilges remarked that with the removal
Of the Indians which had been kept under
military supervision at Forts Buford and
Keogh to agencies on the lower portion OF
the Missouri river, there were left in the
Northern country no hostile Indians known
as such. Whether the Yank,onians or others
Of the blanket tribes would cause trouble as
beyond the ken of the officer, and he did not
care to venture surmise."
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1882-02-22

The value of exports of domestic bre ID
stnffs for the seven months ending January
3lsr, 1882, was 1924 092 907, against Sl69,
SO, sos tor the same period in 1881
The California delegation in Congress have
received memorial signed by the Judges of
the Supreme Court and large number of
prominent citizens of San francisco, repre-
senting that Daniel McSweeny. now inn
prisoned ny the British government, in Ire
land Is a citizen of the United States, and
hes resided twenty five years in San Fran
cisco, where his family now resides, anil re-
questIng the delegation TO obtain some inter-
vention by our government to secure justice
and protect his rights as an American citizen.
The two Senators and four Representatives
have promptly united in demand in letter
to the Secretary of State. transmitting this
memorial, requesting that the case be given
all possible attention. Representative Berry
received letter about a week ago from Nc
Sweeney's daughter on the same subject, aud
lhereupon personally wrote the Secretary in
regard to it, The State Department is known
to be 10 correspondence with the British gov
ernment concerning all cases Of this sort, but
what progress has been made has not yet
been announced.