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The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1882-01-19

With the new year. Ayers Amer
lean Almanac makes its customary
appearance. 1t IS welcome visitor
in every family. Its pages are replete
with crisp medical advice, refreshing
humor, and mach information not
usually found nj such a work. Its
astronomical calculations have a high
reputation foraccuracy, and they are
adapted in the various editions of TIC
Almanac, to all parts Of the globe.
While = large portion of its pages are
devoted to an elaborate advertisement
Of the medicinal preparations of thin
house. it is a noticeable feature that
many prescriptions are freely given
for the benefit Qt The sick, irrespective
of Ayers medicines. These prepare
tions are universally used and appre-
ciated for their valuable and reliable
qualities. The almanac describes tbs
application of these medicines to the
diseases they are intended tie cure. Ii
can be obtained free of charge of any
druggist or dealer in medicine
Jan. I'm
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1882-01-19

OnFriday night. last Bolivar Lodge
no 400 X. of ii. installed the follow
ing officers for the ensuing term.
w. Yopp, Pt D; ". T.. Armi-
stead, D;.T.J. Walton, vD; J. a.
Wilson, T; c. 9. jay, r and ? r.
Jesse Norment, Il; A. J~Ewinebroad,
q; R. L, Napier, G; r.. P. Wilker.
sen, s; j. T. Joyner, w. r. New
bern, J Kahn, were elected Trustees
and w. !. Yopp, Representative tc
Grand Lodge j. A. Wilson, Alter.
nate.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1882-01-19

a destructive FIRE occurred At DE
don in this county, last Wednesday
night. The following are the houses
burned: 6. A. Pirtle's business house
drug store of Pirtle & Co.. saloon of
Mcknight & CO., and an unoccupied
house belonging to Mr.. VIM, Muir
Gibson, Of that city. All were parti-
ally insured except the latter house,
We deeply syrppathise with these
persons in the heavy loss they sustain.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1882-01-19
RAIN FALL.

Amount of rain fall, at iiddleburg
in the year 1881 estimated by inches.
Jan. 2, Feb. 81 March At, April 81
May q, June 4, July 0, Aug. 1.
Sept. A, Oct. 81, Nov. ST, Dec. II.
Total 81 inches, number of rain fall
SO number of snow fall 8, number Of
clear days 81, number of cloudy days
40, number Of partially clear ia
Middleburg Tenn. Jan. 1882,
John 7. Morrow.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1882-01-19
DIED

Aths late residence near Bolivar
on Friday Jan. 18th Rev. A. J. Moore
after a protracted and severe illness.
He was a patient sufferer and his death
was a true exemplification Of
that peace and triumphant resignation
which only the christian religion can
afford in that solemn hour. Pease to
his sleeping dust.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1882-01-19
mARRIED

NEWSOME BISHOP At the les
idence Of Mrs. y. Bishop, near
Cedar Chapel, on January 18th,
BY the Rev. R. HILL, Mr.. w. d.
Newsonls and Miss BusieV. Bishop.
Hardcman County.
Attendants: E. 9. Bishop and
Miss Saline Coppedge W. G. Need
ham aud Miss Laura Hudson; 8. 7.
Smith and Miss Mary ]. Eewsome ;
E. W. NcwsOme and Miss FANNIE
Copyedge.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1882-01-19
LOCAL ITEMS.

Canned goods, of every kind, at A.
w. g. Lewis g. Co.
A: A. Myricl list by FIRE his resi-
dence near Middleton last week.
Several interesting letters win ap-
pear next week.
open-kettIe sugar at a W. C.
Lewis & Go.
The heavy rains are destroying vast
property in all low lands.
Mrs. Maggie Garter, Of Jackson, is
visiting Mrs. Sloan, in this place.
Best clarified sugar for sale by A.
W. c. Lewis & Co.
Mayor Prewitt and Sergeant Nc
CURE have been reelected at the
Junction.
The finest syrups for sale by A.
w. G. Lewis Il Go.
Lime. Lime. for sale cheap by
G.. 7. Ingram & Co.
Jan. II 2t
Mr.. and Mrs: II. M. WOodsOn have
left for New York City Pleasant
trip to them.
Miss. Fa'uiie o. and Miss. Bette
Ffornsby are visiting relations at
Medon.
See notice Of the sunday school
convention to beheld in jackson next
month.
Superior white sugar, cheap, at A.
w ~ 2, fa
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1882-01-19

The Milburn KY High school in
charge Of Pro. l.. Z. Martin is on
institution, giving th4rught instruc-
ton. Weknow the Principal to be a
scholar and most capable educator.
His rates are very low.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1882-01-19
4 SMALL.Pox REMEDY.

a CORRESPONDENT of the Stockton
(Cal.) Herald writes as follows II
herewith append recipe which hss
been used, to my knowledge, in hun
bred Of cases. Il will prevent or cure
the smallpox, though the pittings
are filing. When enner discovered
cowpox in England, the world OF
science hurled an avalanche of fame
upon his head, bat when the most
scientific school Of medicine in the
world-that of Paris-pnblishes this
recipe as a. panacea for smallpox It
passed UNDECIDED. 1t is unfailing as
fate, and ctnquers in every instance.
Is is harmless when taken by a well
person. twill also cure scarlet fever.
Here is the recipe as have used it,
and cured my children of SCARLET fe-
yer, and II cured the smallpox when
learned physicians said the patient
must dies SulPhate of zinc, one
grain; foxglove (digitalis), one grain
half a teaspoonful Of sugar, mix
with two tablespoonfuls of water
When thoroughly mixed add foul
ounces of water. Take n spoonful
every hour. Either disease viii dis.
Iappear in twelve hours. Fer child
smaller doses, according to age. /
counties would compel their physician
to use this there would be NJ use o
pest-housea. If you value advice an,
experience, use this for that terribl
disease,
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1882-01-19

Hugh Harkins and Rev A. II.
Todd dicovered the FIRE in Mrs. Wells
house on last Sunday morn while she
was at church and extinguished it be-
fore much damage was done.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1882-01-19

- Mayor Williams had the saloons
closed On last Sunday. Now see that
the drugs stores don't sell liquor on
that day.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1882-01-19
About snnday-sehOols.
JACKSON, Tenn. :

JACKSON, Tenn.
Ian. 10th, 1889.
To THE SUNDAY-ScHooL WORKERS OF
WEST TENNESSEE:
The Sunday-school workers of wv est
Tennessee are requested 20 meet in con-
vention in this city on the 10Th and
18th of February next, for the pur-
pose of organizing this division of the
State. Middle and East Tennessee
have been organized for some time.
We cannot afford to be behind, as the
international Convention meets in
our midst next time.
The superintendent and two dele
gates from every Sunday-scheol in
West Tennessee are cordially invited
to attend, also all ministers of. the
gospel interested in this work. You
will be entertained by the hospitable
citizens Of Jackson. Make your ar
engagements at once to come. This is
to be no failure. Tae time for failure
on this point has passed. Let us zee
to it that the object In view will be
| gained. A programme viii be pub
fished in time. Few or many, we are
going to organize West Tennessee.
/ Each Que on arriving IN the city
will please report at the Presby terrain
chureh when they will be assigned
| homes.
This meeting was called in eompf
ancs with resolution passed by th'
Madison County Sunday School Con,
vtntion.
Those Intending to come will pleas
drop a card TO one Of the undersigned
committee.
w y poDrarer.s-
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1882-01-19
SOUTH.
NOTICE.

The parents or guardians of pupils,
in attendance upon the Public Graded
School, > who study branches not IN
cluded in the Common School System,
will be charged 81 per month for each
of the higher branches. Pupils CON-
ing from other school districts win be
charged the same for the comlaon
school branches, and extra for the
higher branches.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1882-01-19

Sugar, Molasses, aud Coffee on
hand by the car load and for sale
cheap by G. T Ingram & Co,
Jan. II 2t
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1882-01-19

Nuts of all kinds, Oranges, large
and fresh. Apples of the best varie-
ty, you can buy cheap of A. w. G.
Lewis e. Go.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1882-01-19

Take Ayers Cherry PICTORIAL to stop
your Colds, Coughs and Bronchial
Affections before they run into Con-
sumption that YOU can not stop
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1882-01-19

H. w. Tate has three good mules
and two wagons for Sale for cash or
twelve months credit. Jan. II I'm
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1882-01-19

Medon has lost a valuable citizen
in the death Of John Harrison. He
and his brother have done much to
build up that section.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1882-01-19

Gray hairs are honorable, but few
like them. CIothe them with the
hues Of youth BY using Ayers Hair
Vigor.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1882-01-19

The revised New Testament has
ceased to command sale. lie peo-
pie prefer the old edition,
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1882-01-19

Judge Sneed has resigned the
Presidency of the Southwestern Bene-
ct Guild ON accounted professional
business.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1882-01-19

Rev. D, G. Wells has arrived at
his Florida home and is improving in
health. Glad TO hear it.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1882-01-19

Malaga grapes, rasins, currrants
and citron. fresh and excellent at A.
W.. G: Lewis & Co.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1882-01-19

H. W. Tate has three good mules
and two wagons for Sale for cash or
on twelve months credit. Jan. 121m
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1882-01-19

That choice relish, the pine apple
cheese, can be had Of A. w. G..
Lewis 81 Co.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1882-01-19

The Steamer Fulton arrived on
Tuesday and left on the same day.
Passenger and freight lists light.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1882-01-19

Fer Colds, Coughs, Bronchitis and
all affections ofthe Lungs, taks Ayers
Cherry Pectoral.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1882-01-19

See notice Of the sunday school
convention I'd bebeld in jackson next
month.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1882-01-19

By Invitation the Editor of the
Bulletin win deliver a lecture at
Collierville on Friday evening, 9th
inst.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1882-01-19

Mayor Prewitt and Sergeant Nc
CURE have been reelected at the
Junction.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1882-01-19

The great actor, Edwin Booth is
in Memphis this week. Many expect
to go from this place to hear him.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1882-01-19

Car Load of Sugar, Molasses, Coffee
just received and for sale by q. T.
Ingram q Co.
Jan. 1927
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1882-01-19
GEN. DuPUY's LECTURE.

Mr., EDIToR,-The lecture was one
of the most able and interesting Of
the Course i'm continuance. 1t was
full of solid and practiealsugges
as to the duties of American Citizens
and imbsllished with happy hits that
were heartily relished and arplauded
by the audiences. It-was an encourag-
ing send Otto the present winters
Course.
Rev. Mr., Ready gives the next
lecture. All will remember the capital
lecture of his predecessor, Rev. Mr.
Park and We shall no doubt have an
equal treat on this occasion. Pro,
Caskio Harrison and other very pro-
minent names viii Eli succeeding
engagements.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1882-01-19

The finest syrups for sale by A.
w. G. Lewis Il Co.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1882-01-19

Lime. Lime. for sale cheap by
G.. T. Ingram & Co.
Jan. u 2t
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1882-01-19
NONRESIDENT NOTICE.

In the County Court Of Tiardeman
County, Tennessee.
Carroll Clymer and wife, ct. al, pc
tition to sell land for division, VS.. X.
E. Honesty, Admir-, and the heirs OF
Joseph Vandegrift. decd. No. 1904,
r. ID.
In this cause it appearing from the
petition which is sworn to, that the
defendants, Joseph Vandegneft, Jr.,
and aMartla Ann Scott, are nom
residents of the State OF Tennessee,
and residents OF the State of ArkaUsas.
1t is ordered that publication be
made for four successive weeks in the
Bolivar Bulletin. weekly newspaper,
Published in Bolivar, Tennessee, re-
curing said defendants to enter their
appearance herein, on or before the
FIRST three days of the March term,
1882, of the Coanty Court If Harsle-
man County, Tennessee, to be held at
the Court House in Bolivar, Tennessee,
ON the first Monday in March, 1882.
and plead answer or demur to the Pc
tition, or the same will be taken for
confessed as to them and set for hear
ing exparte.
This 9th january, 1852.
w. G. DoRIoS, Clerk.
A. NJ. lambeth, Jr., Atty for Pc
titionerss
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1882-01-19
Ayers
"a conaunptaon.


i.srepsitation Il has attained, in consequences Of
he marvellous cures it has produced during tho
~ I4air ventury. Is sufficient assurance to tho
.ae fl.1 il IS i'll continue to realize the happiest
ss,siss that ean io sleslrcd. In aImostsyery
-eesion 0 country there are PERSONS publicly
. lonn,sslls have been restored from alarming and
-en desperate diseases Of the lungs, BY Ice use.
have tried Il, acknowledge Its superiority;
sui where its virtues are known, no one hestates
- % RAJ medicine to employ 70 relieve the dis
rass ami suffering pceuliar to pulmonary aaec-
an-. cnR:.nr PICTORIAL always affords in
ant relief, and performs rapid cures Of the
,EIcr varieties OF bronchial disorder, as weh as
= r.sorc formidable diseases OF the Lungs.
As safeguard to children, amid the distress
disra -cs which besct the Throat and Chest Of
ishooa, i Is invaiaabie; Tor, BY Is timely use,
sIdtu.les are rescued and restored to health.
s1Ii- Medicine gains friends at every trial, as
-ssare~ Il IS Consistently producing are too re-
.f3alle 70 he forgotten. 10 family should be
Nsaui Z, and those who have once used it
81
.aau,ss, 7-ssslcians throughout the country
s-rriisa d, anil Ciersyncn often recommend it
.. Mss knosiellse or its cnects.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1882-01-19

n. ID. McNeely has been transferred
from the Junction to take charge of
the railroad office at Holly Springs.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1882-01-19

Superior white sugar, cheap, at A.
w. g. Lewis & Go.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1882-01-19

Miss. Fa'uiie Q. and Miss. Bette
Hornsby are visiting relations at
Medon.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1882-01-19

Mr.. and Mrs: II. M. WOodsOn have
left for New York City. Pleasant
trip to them.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1882-01-19

The best naolasses to be had of A.
W. C. Lewis & Co.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1882-01-19

Car Load of Lime received and
for sale cheap by @. 4. Ingram d Co.
Jan. 122t
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1882-01-19

Mobile, Charleston and Memphis
report marked falling off in cotton
receipts on account of crop eNhaus-
ton.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1882-01-19

Best clarified sugar for sale by A.
W. c. Lewis & Co.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1882-01-19

Canned goods. of every kind. at A.
w. g. Lewis e. Co.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1882-01-19

H. w Tate has three good mules
and two wagons for Sale for cash or on
twelve months credit. Jan. II I'm.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1882-01-19

Mrs. Maggie Carter, Of jackson, is
visiting Mrs. Sloan, in this place.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1882-01-19

The heavy rains are destroying vast
property in all low lands.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1882-01-19

Canned fruits, the best grades, fol
sale by
A. W. G. Lewis d Co.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1882-01-19
.TOONS INSTITUTE
- FORE
Males and Females,

IIardeman County,
Grand Junction and Jackson ICONS quiet
SECOND eff
Prof q p IIudn Principal, with
RATEg
dollars month according Advancement
and Modern Languages included.
the middle of the Session. balance the
auction made except sickness. i
instruction Practical theoretical Bookkeeping free.
the families of
a. S.. J. w
Nuckol f. Robinson, i. NJ AcGiathey.
INSTITUTE building, large and commodous furnished
Apparatus
accommodating hundred studcnts Address It.
O. p. HUDSON. Principal.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1882-01-19
CORRESPONDENTS.
BOLIVAR, Tenn,
Jan. 18th. 1882.

Mr. EDToR:-Knowing that you
are warm advocate Of temperance !
send you the following article for
publication.
FRiKND.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1882-01-19

Open-kettle sugar at a. w. G.
Lewis & Co.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1882-01-19

have moved my stock Of Stoves
Tinware &c To the East side of the
Public square. The public invited to
call and get bargains.
John johnson.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1882-01-19

A: A. Myrick lost by fire his resi-
dence near Middleton last week.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1882-01-19

Several interesting letters win ap-
pear next week.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1882-01-19

The HARPER" Whisky is the
result of the experience of twenty-five
years, in which time the manufacture
has been perfected 50 as to produce an
article as pure and nutritious as bread
made Of the grain from which IL Is
originally distilled, with mellow taste,
delicacy of flavor and exhilarating
quality unsurpassed by any ever made
IN Kentucky.
]. w. Harper, Distillers
Nelson County5 Ky.
SOLE AGENTS:
A. Warren, Bolivar, Tenn.
Baird Bros, Hickory Valley, Tenn
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1882-01-19
SOLE AGENTS:


The partnership heretofore existing
between us under the style Of Iipler
& Barnes, has been dissolved by con-
sent.
W. T. Tipler is to have power to
collect the debts due the partnership,
and pay its Indebtedness out Of the
firm effects. Al d pay to w. A. farnes
what appears to be due him.
This Dec. 21st. 1881.
w. II. TnLER,
w. A. BAREEs.
UBET, Tenn, Jan. 3D., 1881.
jan. ST.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1882-01-19
FOR SALE

For cash or on credit, three good
mules and two wagons.
III. W: TAfB
Jan. - I'm
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1882-01-19
CHANGE OF SCHEDULE

TRAINS GOING NORTH LEAVE BOLIVAR.
No. Passenger, 1921 am.
No. 8 I" 9:55 am.
No. Local Freight, 4:45 pm.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1882-07-29
The Dog and the Cat.

A gentleman. in this city owns fine
large dog named Major. Majors hatred
of cat appears to be deep seated, and
and will often go out of his way to vent
his spite on his enemies. His master S
wife had cat which she determined
Major should not harm, and she took
great pains to impress the big brute with
this idea. She would take puss in her
arms, carry her up to the dog, and while
stroking and petting her, would talk to
her enemy reproving ly. The intelligent
dog seemed to understand every word
she said, but for all that he would keep
his eyes fastened upon puss with long
ing and hungry look, as though anxious
to bring the pressure of his ponderous
Jaws to bear upon her spinal column.
But his mistress conquered, and mide
him understand that he must live on
friendly terms with puss. More than
once he had been seen watching the cat
with a look of evil intent, but out of
respect to his mistress he conquered his
nature, and would throw himself upon
the ground with sigh expressive of
deep disgust at the situation. The cat
was disposed to be on friendly terms
with her enemy, but Major would not
tolerate the slightest familiarity. When
ever puss approached him he would get
up and 60 away with a melancholy look,
which seemed to say: II am dying to
kill you, and its dog gone hard luck that
| can't do it." Thus matters went on
for some months, and puss began to
incur the displeasure of her mistress by
sneaking upstairs at every opportunity
and making trouble by curling herself
up and taking maps on the snowy coun-
terpanes, and doing such other untidy
acts as would naturally arouse the ire of
a neat housekeeper. One morning the
lady told her husband that the cat was
SO troublesome that she guessed it would
have to be killed. A few minutes later
a rush and struggling noise was heard,
and as the lady of the house fastened to
the door to see what had happened,
Major walked up to his mistress and laid
at her feet the dead body of puss, then
looked up with an air of triumph. and
wagged his tail with intense satisfaction.
He had heard his mistress express the
wish that puss might be killed, and this
was so in consonance with his own feel
ings that he went right out and finished
the cat. Major resides on Temple Street.
-Hartford Times. .......
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1882-07-29
gor noung Readers.
FARMER GREEN'S sCARECRoW.


A crow that was black as ever was born
Flew out of his nest one beautiful morn,
And, calling his mates from far and from
Spoke words that they all were anxious to
hear. 't wy
"You all, fellow crows, know old Farmer
Green,
Who raises good corn as ever was seen:
Well, funny it is-youll laugh, dare say
He's put up scarecrow to keep us away!"
'Cawl caw!" laughed the crows, "a sorry old
wight,
To think an old coat will give us a fright!
Cawi caw!' and ''caw! caw!-now let us
To where Farmer Green has put his scare
crow"
Then quickly they flew, and led by the one
VINO called them together to tell of the fun,
They soon reached the field where stood, ali
forlOrn,
A horrid old image among the green corn.
The crow in advance, to show he'd no fear,
Went near to the scarecrow-alas! too near!
For crack ! went gun, and, shot through
the head,
The crow that was careless tumbled down.
dead.
Cav! cav" Shrek the crows, now laughing
Cav! caw?' they all cry as upward they
soar.
And never again was one of them seen
10 go near the scarecrow of old Farmer
Green. III.
Our Little Ones.