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West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1882-03-29
Single Women.

A clever old maid once said it
was far better to be laughed at be-
cause you were not married than
not to be able to laugh because you
were. There is sound logic in that
1t is well for a woman to marry if
she meets good true man, who
loves her and whom she loves but
if she be not suited, better that she
remain single. The majority of
old maids are helpful, lovable and
sweet tempered, and fill their allot-
ted niche as acceptably as do their
married sisters. Are they not
more to be honored than they
would have been had they mar
ried merely for home or position +?
Our young ladies have erroneous
ideas upon this subject. They feel
almost disgraced, if they have ar
rived at a mature age, and are not
yet able to write Mrs. before their
names. Their whole ambition is
to get husband, by hook or crook !;
but get him somehow they must.
Consequently, they take the first
man who offers himself, whether
he really suits them or not. Now,
girls, do not marry in haste. Get
the best education possible, help
about domestic affairs, and enter
upon some trade or profession, for
which you have taste, and master
it. Skilled labor is always well
paid. Dont't spend your time repin-
ing because you cannot see the
coming man. If you never see him,
you can live useful, happy lives.
You think if you had a husband
you would have strong arm on
which to lean, a sharer of sorrow
and trouble. Alas many slender
woman has had not only to stand
alone, but also serve as prop for
children and husband, and very
few wives find in their husbands
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1882-03-29
Pope, Scott and Shakespeare. One

Pope, Scott and Shakespeare. One
days ordinary lesson for a young
girl of sixteen lately was found to
consist of fifty-six rules in gram
mar, algebra, rhetoric and science,
exercises in three languages, music,
thirteen important events in his
tory-the Significance or connection
of not one Of which was explained.
This was the usual "stent" of work
demanded from an immature brain
of small natural power, and that
not in public school, but in a
private one which ranks high
for it's thoroughness and the
ability of its teachers. If the state
ment seems exaggerated let our
readers who are parents look into
the amount of work demanded
each day of their own children and
iudgefor themselves.
Who is to blame? The masters
of preparatory schools declare that
they are powerless. They have a
certain time giveu them to make a
student ready to pass an examina-
ton to enter college. The coll
eye faculties fired up with
ambition, vie with each other
to raise their Standard; that is, to
try which shall get the most work
out of their pupils in the four years
allotted to study. AS to whether
this system imbues the pupil with
the love or dislike of learning, or
fits or units his brain for future
work, that is a view of the case
which they have not considered,
it appears to us, with sufficient care.
~. Y Tribune.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1882-03-29

WASHING FLANNELs.-Every par
ticle of moisture should be got out
as soon as possible, and as much as
can be got out before they are hung
up. Then they may be either
pulled into form, when nearly dry,
or pressed. Never rub soap on
fannels, on knitted or any wooden
goods. Let them lie for a short
time in cold water, to loosen the
dust, then plunge them into very
hot lather with but little rubbing,
press the moisture out. Hand
wringing fulls them; the wringer
is best. In washing little cash
mere or other wooden sacks or
cloaks for children, or the breadths
of wooden or foulard silk dresses
that are to be made up over again,
or wooden knitted goods, follow the
same rules-hot lather, no wiring
ing, rapid drying, and pressing
while still damp.-Jourmal aud Mes
Se7lqer.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1882-03-29
How : Man Minds the Baby
BY THE MAN WHO MINDS 1T.

First it is evident that a man
mnst have one to mind. 1t isn't
every one that is fortunate enough
to have one, and those who have
not can just stop right here, for
the rest of this will do them no
good whatever, / have one, and
when my wife wants to run out a
little while shopping, or over to the
neighbours few minutes, l have to
attend to the little darling. Some
times she caresses me and speaks
very sweetly, and sometimes she
simply says, "John" take good care
of that child till / return" FIRE.
quently / want to demonstrate, but
can not pluck up courage while
that female eye is upon me: SO l
refrain, and merely remark, Don't
stay too long, my DEAR" She is
scarcely out of sight when that dar-
ling baby opens its eyes, and it's
mouth also, and emits yell which
causes the cat to bounce out of the
door as if something had stung it.
| timidly lift the cherub and try to
sing an operate air; it does not
appreciate it and yells the louder.
| try to bride it with a lump of SUI
gar; not bit of use-it spits it
out. Finally / confess l do get
just a little wrathy and shake it.
1t stops a second, and if I dare
to venture another, good heavens !
it sets up such a roar that the
passer-by looks up in establishment.
Now just put yourself In my place,
and | ask candidly; What can
you do? You feel desperate; your
hair stands on end, and the prespi-
ration oozes out of every pore as
the 'agonizing thought comes
over you, "What if the dear child
should have fit? You try baby
talk ;but "litty, itty lamby" has no
effect, for it stretches as if a red-hot
poker had been laid upon its spine,
and still it yells. You are afraid
the neighbors will be alarmed, and
you give it your gold watch as a
last resource, just in time to save
your whiskers though it throws
down a handful of your cherished
mustache to take the watch, and
you thankfully find an easy chair
on which to rest your aching limbs,
when down comes the costly watch
on the floor, and the cause of all the
trouble breaks into an ear splitting
roar. You set your teeth and pre-
pare to administer personal chas-
tisement, when in rushes the happy
woman known as your wife, snatch
es the long suffering child from
your willing arms, and sitting down
stills it by magic, while you gaze
mournfully at the remains of your
watch and cherished mustache,
and utteringssa malediction on paby-
kind in general and on the image
of its father in particular, vow
never to take care of the baby
again--until next time.-Jourmal
and Messenger.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1882-03-29

all the sympathy and companion.
ship shey desire. H YOU are GOOD
for anything, you viii not be hurt
by remaining single, neither will
you be elevated by becoming
Johns wife," Do your duty in
life and you will count for one
in the world, whether married or
single.-Resbyterian. n
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1882-03-29

The boy with the grip-sack and
the short coat is going to the city
to live. He has discovered he
knows more than his father, and
the farm is not large enough to
hold him. He is going to the city,
where he can get nice stale eggs,
and oleomargarine, and skim milk,
and all the other luxuries. He al
so longs to sleep on hard mattress
in a musty room. By and by the
boy will conclude he was not so
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1882-03-29

smart as he thought, and write 70
his father for money to come home.
Journal and Messenger. r. rQ
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1882-12-27
"DoN'T FEEL TOO BIGI"
BY C. f. ADA

A frog vas a-singing Won day, in der brook
I'D vas beddher, mine friends, you don q feel too
Und he shvelled init pride, und he say, 'Shust
look.
DON'T sing dose beautiful son s like book?"
i'd vas beddher, mine friends, you don'd feel too
bgD
A fish came a-shvimming along dot way
I'D vas beddher, mine friends, you don'd feel too
bigD;
- I'll dake you oudt off der vet, he says;
IND der leedle froggie shtowed away.
I'D vas beddher, mine friends, you don'd feel too
bigD
hawk flew down, und der fish dock in
I'D vas beddher, mine friends, you don'd feel too
bigD;
Und der hawk he dink dot der shmardest win
Ven he shtuck his claws in dot fish's skim.
I'd vas beddher, mine friends, you don'd feel too
bigD
A hunter oudt NIT his gun aroundt
I'd vas beddher, mine friends, you don'd feel too
bigD;
Und he say, ven der hawk brought to der
groundt,
Und der fish ind der leede frog foundt
Id vas beddher, mine friends you dol'd feel too
bigr' -EGrper'S Hdgzine.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1882-12-27
He Killed His GRANDMOTHER.

The will Of the late General Doris,
OF st. Lonis, has been admitted to pro
bate. Much interest attached to the
reading Of the document from The gen
eral curiosity to know what aliusi0n it
would make to Russell Brown, the tes-
tator's grandsou. That young man was
until recently the favorite gsandchild,
and would. 1t Is said, have Inherited
$3.50, 600 If he had not committed the
discretion of killing bis grandmother
not long ago These are the words in
which he was disinherlted: He shall
not share at all in the benefits of any
provision, nor shall he have, take or en-
JOY any Of my estate, and, IN its provi-
sion, administration and distribution, he
and his descendants shall not be cOnsid-
cred as entitled therein in the least de-
gree either directly or by or through
either of my children, or any of them,
or the descendants of them. He shall
be declared as total stranger to me, of
no unbeatable blood from me, and in the
line of descent I declare him absolute ~
dlsinher1ted. "
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1882-12-27
Tyne Sizes.

Originally there were but seven sized.
The first was called prima, whence the
name primer. 1t isnow known as twO-line
English. The second was secunda, now
our double pica-in France, great para
gon. The third was tertia, at present
our great primer. Then there was mid
die size, still called in German mittel,
but is now our English. After these
came the three sizes on the opposite side
Of the scale-pica, long primer and bre-
vler. In Germany the name secunda,
tertia and mittel are still retained. Plea,
in France and Germany, is called Cicero,
because the works of that author were
originally printed in it, English print
ers SO styled it from being the type in
which the ordinal, or service book of
the Roman Church was originally set.
The ordinal was also at first called the
plea. BOurgeOise was so named because
it was introduced into this country from
France, where it was originally dedicat-
ed to the bourgeoise " or citizen prin-
tiers of that capital. Brewer obtained
it's name from having been first used for
printing the Breviary and Roman Catho-
lie abbreviated Church Service book.
Minion is also of French origin, and was
SO termed owing to having rapidly be-
come special favorite on it's introduce
ton in that country. La Mignone, is
"the darling" Nonpareil was so named
because at the time of it's introduction,
it had "no equal" being the smallest
and finest type then produced. Pearl
is of English origin. The French
have a type of the size which they call
"Parisienne. 1t is a smaller type than
nonpareil, and was thought "the pearl
of all type" Diamond is another fancy
name given to what was regarded at tie
time of it's origin, as the ultima thule of
letter foundry achievement.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1882-12-27
Hi EGAllDRF.

A grabbed and i'll temper, dull and clouded
mind, moroseness and irrita 5ility are some of
the delightful fruits of Indigestion. Moral:
Take "Allen's Iron Tonic Bitters," the great
remedy for dyspepsia, indigestion, and liver
complaint. TT viii cure dyspepsia, invigoratee
the liver and induce cheerfulness, viva city and
buoyancy Of spirits. Every bottle of the genu-
inc bears the signature of J. P. Allen. Drug
glst and manufacturing pharmacist sole manu-
facturer, St. Paul, MINI.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1882-12-27
What,Siu a Naure.,s

"What's in a name, rose by any other
name would smell as sweet" A preparation of
Yellow Dock, Sarsaparila, Juniper, Iron,
Buchu, Celery and Calisaya, put mp from the
prescription of that eminent physician DR..
Guysott, might be called DR.. Guysott'S Celery
and Calisaya, Dr. Guysott's Buchu and Iron,
or DR.. GuysOtt's Juniper and Sarsapanlla, but
it is called ''Dr. Guysott's Yellow Dock and
Sarsaparia," and if you are weak. nervous ann
debilitated, if you suffer from blood impuri-
ties, dyspepsia, weak kidneys and general pres
tration, use this medicine according to direc-
tons on each bottle and you Will be surprised
how strong and well it Will make you feel.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1882-12-27
HOODS SARSAPARELLA.

Has met success at home accorded to other
proprietary medicine 1t has successfully combated
the strongest competition and by its superior merit to-
day commands the arg est sale and the greatest conf
dence wherever 1T has been introduced.
The remarkable result in disease so universal, and
with such variety of characteristics catarrh prove
how efectualy Hoods Sarsaparia acting through the
blood, reach every part of the hum system.
81 am under great obligations to you for the benefit
have received by taking only three bottles of your
valuable Sarsaparilla. Having been sufferer from
catarrh for six eight years. and having tried nearly
all the wonderful cures, cures inhaers ETC., and
spending nearly hundred dollars without benefit,
accidentally tired Hoods Sarsaparila; the discharge
from nose greatly increased, the first bottle
took then it gradually became less and in taking less
than three bottles find myself greatly improved
that write to let you know the facts. think one or
two bottles more will make that would gladly
have given hundred dollars for. Let the sufferers of
New England know that Hoods Sarsaparlla viii cure
catarrh." M. A. ABBEY, Worcester, Mass.
HOODS SARSAPARELLA.
Sold by Druggists. ST. six for S.. Made only by G.
~
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1882-12-27
PersonaI!-To 1sen only!

The VoLTAIC BELT Co., Marshall, Mich, will
send Or. Dyes Celebrated EIectro-Voltaic Belts
and Electric Appliance on trial for thirty days
to men (young or old) who are afflicted with
nervous debility, lost vitality and kindred
troubles guaranteeing speedy and complete
restoration of health and manly Vigor. Adj
dress as above. N. B.-No risk Is incurred, as
thirty days trial is allowed
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1882-12-27
TanG CnnhucInr.
WINoNA. MIMI. l,uyember {

WINoNA, Mmn., november 20, 1879.
had been suffering with a severe cold for
several days; was so hoarse l could not speak
above a whisper. Nov. 10th L met one of DIR.
Warmers agents on my train, he handed me a
bottle of White Wine of Tar Syrup; one hour
after taking the first dose my hoarseness COM
menced to leave me. In twenty-four hours my
voice was quite clear and natural, and the cold
nearly cured. IT is the best remedy ever saw.
Respectfully,
c. w. WARREN, Conductor,
Chicago d Northwestern r. L.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1882-12-27

A SCHOONER of Gloucester, Mass, with
a crew of fourteen men, made from De
cember 81, 1881, to December 4, 1882,
$26, 426. 81 in the bank halbut fishing, the
most profitable year on record.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1882-12-27

SOLID men admire the beautiful, and this &C
counts in some measure for the thousands upon
thousands of bottles of Caroline, the deodor-
lied petroleum hair remover and dressing,
which have been sold yearly since its invention
by Messrs. Kennedy & Co., Of Pittsburgh. Pa
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1882-12-27

THE New York Evening Telegram
says: Tony Pastor was cured Of rheu-
matte pains by st. Jacobs Oil. He
praises lis efficacy.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1882-12-27

For dyspepsia, indigestion, depression of
spirits and general debility, in their various
forms; also as a preventive against fever and
ague and other intermittant fevers, the Zero
Phosphorated Elixir of Calisaya,' made by
CasweI, Hazard d Co., New York, and sold by
all druggists, is the best tonic; and for patients
recovering from fever or other sickness, it has
no equal.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1882-12-27
new RICH Blood!

Parsons PuIaative Fills make New Rich,
Blood, and viii completely change the lCOd IN the
tire system in three months Any person VINO will
p each night from 10 twelve seks may be re
stored to sound health, if such thing possible Sold
everywhere sent by mail Tor 8 letter stamps,
!. =. JOHNSON ~ 90, BO~tnn, nass.
formerly Bangor. Me.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1882-12-27

Miss CHAMBERLAIN, an American
beauty who has attracted great attention
IN Europe, is said to have captlvated Sir
Henry Maisy Thompson, who has an in
come of 600. 900 per wear.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1882-12-27
government Claims.

If you have a claim of any kind against the
Government, write to SToDDART & Co., 413 G
Street, n. W., Washington, D. e., inclosing
two 3-cent stamps. They will give you full in
formation in regard to it,
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1882-12-27

The Army and Navy Liniment takes the
soreness out of SPAWN, ringbone. splint or
curb, and arrests their growth. Cures colo,
scratches and all other diseases. For particu-
lars call at J. M. Allcott u Co.. Druggists.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1882-12-27

VAST merit is inherent III ST. Jacobs
Oil, and we heartily recommend it to our
readers Chicago (IU.) Western Catho-
liz
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1882-12-27

Dr. NJ. H. HInsdale, Kenawee ILL.,, advises of
markable cure of consumption He says: A neigh
boris wife was attacked with violent lung disease and
pronounced beyond help from Quick Consumption. AS
last resort the family persuaded to try DIR. VIM
Halls Basam for the Lungs. To the astonishment of
ALL by the time she had used onehalf dozen bottles she
was about the house doing her work saw her at
her worst and had no idea she could recover"
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1882-12-27

DTPHTHERIA poisons the blood. Gonzales
cents should take Hoods Sar8aparilla to neu-
tralize and eradicate the poison matter.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1882-12-27
WatsOn,s NeuraIgia King.

TINS of the best remedies for Neuralgia ever In
vented lady who had tried many other things, with
out relief tried Neuralgia King and cured.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1882-12-27
Thy the new brand Spring Tobacco.

The habit of running over boots or shoes
corrected with Lyons Patent Heel Stiffeners.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1882-12-27

A FOOT HILL farm in Santa Cruz
County, California, purchased last week
for s., 500, was sold only two years since
for $500
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1882-12-27

DON'T DIE IN THE House. "Rough on
Rats" Clears out rats, mice, reaches, bed
bugs. 15c
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1882-12-27

A RECENT modification of the usury
law of South Carolina allows 10 per cent.
interest under special contracts.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1882-12-27
S25 REWARD.

We will pay the above reward for any of Rhep.
matism on Neuralgia cunnot twill relieve any
case Of Dphtheria or Group instantly The Army and
Navy LinIment will relieve pain and soreness and
any unnatural growth of bone mrscle on m an
or beast Large botties 81 small bottles 80 cents Wi
refund the money for any failure. ARMY AND NAVY
LIN NJ ENT co, 81 Wabash Avenue. Chicago
j. VI. ALIGDTT * CO., Agent. NgiIvyau-
kee. Wis. and By all druggists
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1882-12-27

VIM. @. DIGGEs, Merchant of Bowling Green, Va
writes April 4, 1884, that he wants to know that
the LUNG BALsAM has cured his mother Of cOn81ep-
tt0R, after the physician had given her up ucura-
D'e He say s. others knowing her have taken
the Basam and been cured he thinks all SO afflicted
should give it trial.
WEN. A. GRAHAM & Co., Y clesa.a Druggists,
GAINESVILLE, Ohio, writes O. -. 51le of MATTHIAS
ficted with Bronchitis in its worst form for twelve
years. The LUNG BALsAN cured him, 81 las many
others of Bronchitis.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1882-12-27
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HOODS SARSAPARELLA.
A Case Not Beyond Help.

Sold by Druggists. ST; six for S.. Made only by G.
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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1882-12-27
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The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1882-08-18
4 HAD uour,

The other day young fellow from up
the river purchased dictionary at a
book store. Shortly afterwards he enter
ed the store and said:
Here, lake your old book. I've been
disappointed in It. Give me my mohey.'
NV hat is the matter with the book"
avail, you said that il was filed up
with all the words what feliow'll need
in a life time"
"Yes, and still cay So"
"You DO. hail." and he seized the book
violently"
"You dot Call this q complste diction.
airy, hahl | looked all over ii last night
aud couldn't find git and yit. Then pap
lowed take the fool thing back and here
she 10. 4 dictionary what l leave out
yit, amt ftter 20 be sarchcd."
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1882-08-18
Aiiiiude on Ernnca

The position France occupies At present
is peculiar. 1t promises no little embar
raesment for her in the growing complica-
tons in Europe in which she cannot
avoid taking part. Her very strength
and native vitality are the source of this
emit Arrassmen, Too strong to be neg
lected in the political moves on the con-
,inent. she is just conspicuous enough TO
he an impediment to the successful culm j.
nation of Dism ark $ aud Englands plans
she is between the devil and the deep sen
Owning valuable and costly possessions
in northern Africa, and therefore deeply
interested ir the issues now pending che
has in point of fact nothing that may be
called foreign policy 10y which intelli-
gent direction can be given to the dis
tribulion Of her influence in this quarrel.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1882-08-18
Every Pump warranted to be fec
I've and not TO taste or spoil the winter.
RICH s. LOWE WOOD PUN? CO..
Hickman, Ky.
How IL ThIs For GIIghl

We have spent f3oo.On0, COO OF Gar
navy since Grants hrS' term, and YET se
could not 10. day compete with Italy Il a
naval contest. Vast sums were stoen
and misappiied under Robson. IL 3
single instance enc ship that cost 81 co.
O0l was broken up anl sold for S5O,WC,
and the Gpv.rm,nI paid the expense OF
the breaking. NJ sp-ud more on eur
navy than s.y country in Europe, except
Englanl. anI nearly ms much as is spent
bv her, get there is not n thirdrnte power
that does not own better ships and more
" them. Mr.. Raheron. who Is responsi-
bic for most OF the robbery and waste. 10
still accepted by the Republicans as iteir
leader in Congress.-l Louisville Iost.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1882-08-18
MARRIED.

RROWN-KlG ER.-On the l3ia instant
by Judge H. C Bailey. Mr.. r. Brown
10 Miss Laura Kiger, both OF this county.
HoLMES-BAlLEY.-on the same day,
by Judge II. C Bailey, Mt. J. II. Holmes
aud Miss s. Z. Bailey, both of this
county.