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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-11-28
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THE OLD SCHOOL HOUSE.
BY II. &. II.

In the title town OF Paris,
o1a sunny slope OF land.
That ST 'etches 10 the eastward.
An oil red school house stands.
Its W II, are low and homely.
Its seats show many trace
OF Jac ->nife and OF peocil
That mark the school boys place.
There. standing by the wayside.
For tiny years or more
The.childrenithere have gathered
And played about its door.
And mar Y a man. now older grown,
Remeu bers well the day
when to the old red scho 'l.house
lie came, so blithe and gay.
But now. while older grown and worn
With busy toll and care,
HIS children, meath the same old roof,
Recite their lesson there.
While many who, In days gone by,
Were schoolmstes Kind and dear,
Now ly ing low beneath the sod
Have been for many year.
So when perehanee the old red house
Shall fall into decay,
A better one will then be built
forlchildreN.of today.
But ever 20 the old school house
Our memory will tur~,
And for those happy, pleasant hours,
our hearts must ever yearn.
For in our lives no happier days
Shall cause our hearts to swell,
Than those we spent within its walls,
with friends we loved so well.
WEST FAR :, Nov. !, lsS..
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-11-28
A THANKSGIVING STORY.

The snow lay heavy on the New Eng
land hills, and the cold moonlight. as it
shimmered down in It's mocking bril-
lance gave to the scene wierd, CHASTITY
aspect. Everywhere, for miles around,
was an unbroken surface of white, and
the trees were so covered with the snow
that they stood like so many speGtres
stretching their wild arms in greeting
10 the earth. Everything wore look
o. death-so cold, 50 still, it was appal-
ing.
Over the hills wound the main road
from the city, now almost covered from
sigh, by the snow, and not far from it,
in the mids, of grounds tas,etully laid
out, and KEEP, with care. stood a comfort
able farm house, much better than the
majority of dwellings Of its class. 1t
WAS the only cheering feature of the
whole landscape, and the lights from Its
windows streamed out warmly into the
cold freezing night.
Inside. two persons were seated by a
bright fice in the cosy sitting-room. One
WAS a man no, less than thirty-ihe
other a woman wrinkled and gray. They
were mother and son, and they were very
dear TO each other. They were silent.
She sat with an expression Of holy calm
on her face. and her eyes fixed on the
knitting she held in her hands, but he'
mind was far away. years and years back
in the past.
II was a time to be calm and happy
for il was the blessed Thanksgiving night
that season when the heart goes forth tc
Law its thank offering at the footstool o
the great Creator, whose hand is over al
His work.
The man however was not in harmon.
with the occasion. He sat with his eye
fixed on the fire, his lips compressed firm
lis. and an expression Of exquisite pail
on his face. He, too, was thinking O
the past. but his thoughts were not 81
neaceful as those of hiseompanion. The!
were full Of suffering, for he was livinl
over again in memory the saddest hour
of his life.
1T has been six years ago tonight
mother. since | saw her," he said, NOR
as if speaking to himself than to his mo
sher.
"Saw whom" she asked as absently
Margaret"
At tha, name the womans face cloud
"a and she gazed at her son with a pity
ing expression.
Cant YOU forget her, Henry sh
asked softly.
No. mother. She is always wit
me in thought. cannot forget her.
Then they were silent again.
The woman of whom they spoke VIC
Henry Morgan's wife. He had marie
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-11-28
THE LITTLE BANANA PEEL,
BY ROBERT J. BURpETTE

Like IA bar OF the beaten gold
Igleam In the summers sun;
am little, l know, but think can throw
man that will weigh a ton.
l send out no challenges bold,
Iblow me no vRunying horn,
But foolish l. he who treadeth on me;
Ben wish he had never been born.
Like the flower Of the field vain man
Gocth forth at the break OF day.
But when he shall feel my grip on his heel
Like the stubble he issdeth away;
For lif him high mp in the air.
with his heels where his head ought 20 be
With a down-coming crash he maseth hi.
mash.
And know he's clear gone upon me.
sm seorned by the man who buys me;
lam modest and quiet and meek;
Though my talents are few, yet the work thai
lido
Has OF made the cellar doors creak.
I'm a blood-red republican born,
And Nihllisi fearless be;
Though the head wear a crown. would brins
IT, pride down,
II Il set its proud heel upon me,
Editors Drawer. arper's for Dec.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-11-28

4 good Baptist clergyman of Bergen, y.
Y, and strong temperance man, suffered
with kidney trouble. neuralgia, and diZzi-
ness almost to blindness, over two years
after he was told that Hop Btters would
cure him, because he was afraid OF and
prejudlced against Bitters" Since his
cure he says none need fear but trust In
Hop Bdters.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-11-28

"A dispute among pall-bearers at a
funeral in Wyoming ended in two being
stabbed and three being knocked down.
The way the undertaken danced about
and said. "Let EN- 20 it," made the
spectators think him frightfully mer-
enary wretch.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-11-28
Coon AnN.fIr

You will prevent and cure the greater
part of the Ills that sfilIct mankind In this
or any section, II you keep your stomach,
liver and kidneys in perfect working order.
There Is no medicine known that does this
as surely as Parker's Ginger Tonic. 1t
will keep your blood rich and pure, and
give you good health at little cost. See
other column.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-11-28
A HEAVY SWELL.

Jacob II. Bloomer, OF Virgil, New York.
writes: "Your THoMAs's ELECTRIC Oh
cured badly sweled neck and sore throat
on my son In forty-eight hours; one appll-
cation also removed the pain from very
sore toe; my wife's foot was also much In
fiamed-so much that she could not walk
about the house; she applied the Oh, and
In twenty -four hours was entirely cured"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-11-28

Terrible itching and scaly humors, al.
GERS, sores and scrofulous swelings cured
by the Cuticura and CuticurL Soap the
great skin cures) externally, and Cuticura
Resolvent blood purifier internally. Ask
about them at your druggists.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-11-28

Young men or middle.aged ones, suffer-
Ing from nervous debility ard kindred
diseases should send three stamps for Part
VII. OF Worlds DIspensary Dime Series
OF books. Address Worlds Dispensary
Medical Associat on, Buffalo, y. Y.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-11-28

CLEAR HEAD and voice, easy breathing.
sweet breath, perfect smell, taste, aud
hearing, no cough, no distress. These are
conditions brought about in catarrh by the
use of Sauford's Radical Cure. Complete
treatment for 81.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-11-28
THE BosroS SrIp

Says DIR. Kaufman's great Book on Dis
easese, its Cause and Home Cure, with fne
colored plates, Is the best work ever pub
lished. A copy will be sent free TO any
body who sends two Scent stamps TO pay
postage to A. p. Ordway & Co., Boston,
Mass
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-11-28
WARRANTED THE Bps1

If you have chapped hands, rough or
chafed skin. you can be instantly cured by
using Pearls White GlycerIne Do not
take anything said to be Just as good. Sold
by all Druggists.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-11-28
SCROFULA.
THE marvellous results of HOOPS Sal
1s5 HOWARD STREET, |

LOWELL, MASS, Jan. L..
MEssRs. G. I. HOOD x Co.: Gentlemen
famiiv for scrofnIons bnmor with wondsrfii,
success, and am happy to tell you that IL IL
the best medicine We ever used. ! do sim
cerely advise any one Who Is troubled with
scrofula 10 give this valuable remedy 4 trial.
and assure them they will not be dissppoint-
ed. Very truly yours
(Coburn Shuttle Coz &C. PICKERING.
HOOPS SARsAPARILLA Is sold by all Drug
gists. Price d per bottle six for s.. Pre-.
pared BY C. I. Ht0D s CO., Lowell, Mass.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-11-28

WIsrAR's BALsAM or WILD CHERRY
cures Coughs, Colds, Bronchitis, Whoop-
ing Cough, Group, Influenza, Consumption
and all diseases of the Throat. Lung, and
Chest. 80 cents and 81 bottle.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-11-28
PowEpFI,L Contrast.

attacked with letter, they could do naught
hut suffer. Medical science had not yet
developed a cure. This labor of love and
humane duty was left for DR.. Swayne,
whose Ointment for skin diseases Is as in
fallible in its results, as was the inspiring
potency Of Patrick Henry's memorable
words, "Give me liberty or give me death.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-11-28

When man gets into a flt OF temper, do
not allow his example to become contag-
ious, for there Is law against counter ITS
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-11-28

Will the coming man use both arms -
is often asked. He doubtless viii. II the
coming woman is able 10 drive horse.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-11-28
THE SAFEST WAY.

The safest and surest way to restore the
youthful color of the hair is furnished by
Parker's Hair Balsam. which Is deseryedly
popular from its superior cleanliness.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-11-28

Photographs are now taken by the cleo
trio light. Pictures by electricity should
be striking llkenesses.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-11-28

There Is an East Indian lady In Paris
who can tai In twelve languages. Fortu-
nately she Is not married.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-11-28
NUMBER Al.

R~Feathers, ribbons, velvet can all be
colored To match that new hat by using
the Diamond Dyes. 10 cts. for any color.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-11-28

Hindoo girls are taught to think OF mar
riage as soon as they can talk American
girls are not. They do not require teach
inc
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-11-28

A New York woman recently paid $3.50
for her dogs portrait. Well. il is proba-
bly, worth great deal more than the dog.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-11-28

The time wasted by men In feeling u the
wrong pocket would make the next gener.
alton rich II they had It..
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-11-28

To can watermelons one must get up
early. The watermelon Is usually stolen
before daylight.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-11-28

The shop-keepers now employ young
lady models. We trust they also employ
model young ladies'.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-11-28

The wearing of bracelets by men Is
spoken OF as something new, but they have
been in fashion for long time at the state
prison.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-11-28

"Hold the fort for am coming!" said
the muscular man, as his pals staggered
on the stairway under the weight or the
piano.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1882-08-18

Sixteen years ago baby eleven
months old was found in a street in Dos
ton, dressed in costly clothes anil wear.
ing locket on viii. Ii the name Charlie
Wilioushby' was engraved. Tie child
was adopted by . restaurant keeper OF
Hartford, Coun., and chrlstened CiaE les
R"gcrs. He grew up in ignorance Of
his orein, aud the clues furnished by the
articles WON by him when he W as four Il
lei to no further discoveries. Recently
10 became waiter in the Lawton Ii use
at Stone Bird lie. Rhode I,lsnd, an
worked there several months. Thea he
suddenly received message from a dy.
ing man at Providence, who proved to
he his grandfather. and was informed
that lie bad fallrn heir 10 IL large for
tune. An unexplained mystery hangs
about the history os the boy. IL is said
that hi' relatives have all al Jn1 known
of bis where ,bJut5 ard doin2s, bit for
reasons not sta'el did not make them
selves known to him until III occur
renee that has suddenly placed him in
possession OF ample wealth.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1882-08-18
UTICA, LASALLE Co., ILLINOIS
August >, 1882


Mn lIAEPEH-Dear Sir: Having Il
few leisure moments TO day, | will at
tempt to give you few items that may
possibly interest some Of your r, nders.
Having closed school for vacation, I
concluded TO visit the Virginians Of Lee
county, this State. Accordingly on the
goth July, left LaSalle county, bound
for Lee county. | arrived at the VIZ
GINA settlement Friday, July 2lst.
visited the Byrd's. Thompson's, Am
bler's and others whose names are too
numerous TO mention. ] found them in
good spirits and full of hospitality
They are living in one Of the garden
spots OF the world, and con sequently are
surrounded with many comforts. Yet
their hearts. seemingly, ere almos, MS
big as the bills Of their native county.
They arc surrounded with many friends.
This speaks we'll for Virginia. never
theless IL is true.
went as far north az Rochelle. Ole
county. took notice OF the crops on
my way. found The rye, oats aid
grass crop very good. Wheat is good,
but there was bat little sUwn. Corn
throughout, with the exception ola few
fields, IS short. And unless we have
late fall the crop will be small
] returned July 29,b. we'll pleased
with my visit. In this section the corn
is short, The farmers are about done
hayins, and have commenced the oats
harvest. We arc having warm. wet
weather now.
Thanking You for past fayors anil hop.
ing this will fnd room for insertion, il
worthy, ! remain yours most respect
fully, Z. VI PULII.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1882-08-18
PURE FINE wHISKEY,
HI. ROSENIIEIN1
Wholesale Liquor
DEALER.
Proprietor and Paten,ee OF the Celebrated
Springdale Pure Rye Whiskey
No. 375 W. BALTIC. ST.
Between Eutsw and paca St., Baltimore, NJ,

between cutaw and Paca St., Baltimore, Nd,
Stnviting attention to the Celebrated Spring
Il dale Pure Rye whiskey, patented aud manu-
irctlred by Mr.. r. Rosenheim, il is but doing
Justice to him individually, and comforting y
trvor upon those who desire have need for
M article of undoubied purity aud uusurpass.
ed in quality.
This Zoe whiskey Is specially manufactured
by Mr. Rosenhem. under letters patent, and is
.or sale by him exclusively. There il no SINH.
lar article offered IN the Baltimore market and
from It's purity and excellence, should be in the
cabinet OF every one wha values I, fine and pure
article. SO free from every aduiteration in this
Whiskey, AID so carefully has il been ma uuiac.
tored. that 1t is largely prescribed by the medi.
Cal profession 10 cases repairing a stimnlant.
As before stated, this 6ne whiskey can be ob
tanned only at the Wholesale Warerooms of
MT kosenheim. No. 375 West Baltimore Street
This Whisk-y is five and eight years old.
The purity and careful manufacture of this
hne Whiskey is attested by the Editor
DR. j. Il. KING,
Editor Baltimore Trade Exhibit
June 30, 1882. ly.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1882-08-18

The new crop Of corn in Texas is ma
turing very rapidly and some fields have
already been gathvrcd. Meal from
new corn is for sale very generally
throughout the State. A fcw car loads
OF the new crop have been received at
New Orleans. 1t is expected that the
yiei' OF corn in Texas this year will DO
lao 900, 600 bushels against 50, 800, 600
bushels last year, which woull give a
surplus above the wants Of that State
of about 100000 bushels.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1882-08-18

The increase in tho consumption OF
coffee is very striking. Twenty-Five
years ago the quantity grown was esti-
mated at 338, 900 tons. but in 1879 the
total was 100000. The consumption
was greatest in the United States. The
principal cctfce producing country is
Brazil, the crop of 1880 being estimated
at $50. 600 tons, but when the enamel.
patton OF the negroes is complete. as it
viii be in twenty years, the question is
whether the coffee planters will he able
TO lind lahorers enough TO keep up this
high total. Next to Brazi! come the
Datch Indies, including Java aud Sn i.
matra, into which the cultivation &C cot.
fee was introduced by Van IIoor in 1869.
1t is only within the last quarter of u
century that the ccffccs OF CeylJn and
the East Indies have been exported in
any quantity, but at tho present time
the export Of Ccylcn coffee is 10000
tons, aid OF East Ind ian c, flee over
$4,000. The coffee plant has been
found to do well in some parts of Az
r'ca, such as the lion uf the Muzam-
blquc ana the Cape Vcrle stands; but
IL has not answered at Sierra Leone
on the Guinea coast, ut Natal, or in tie
Cape Colony. Attempts arc now being
maie to acciimatizc il in the Fijl Is
linds.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1882-08-18
TERMS OF ADVERTISING
NEWSPAPER LAWS

Subscribers who do not give express notice to
the contrary, are considered as ishiug TO con-
tiuue their Subscription.
Il subscribers order the disconiinnance of
their periodicals, the publishers may continue
to send them until all arrearayes are paid.
II the subscribers neglect or refuse 10 take
their periodicals from the office to whi,h they
Rte directed, they held responsible until
they have settled their bills aud ordered them
d.coutiuued.
Any person who receives u newspaper and
makes use OF it, whether he has ordered il or
not, is held in law To be n subscriber.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1882-08-18
South Branch Inteiligencer.
William I1nrpcr, kCIitor.
Ofcs Corner -Nuin an,l Gro gel Lime SIS.
RoMNEY, WEST VIRGINIA.
T Z Y NJ g /:

TWO DOLLARS AND FIFTY CENTs o.r
a. aum -or TWO DuLLARSif paid in advance
10 paper will be discontinued except ct the
opiiou ofthe publisher, until all AL rearages have
been settled.
TERMS OF ADVERTISING
The rates Of advertising are, for An inch or
Tess, OSs Dollar AND Fury CzSrs for three
observation-disclosures onesin the same proportion.
zach Continuance 514 cents.
QurterIy, half yesrly, aud yearly advertise.
m at5inserted At a liberal reduction on the above
Yearly advertisers disseminating during the
year will he cha ged regular rates.
No advertisement 20 be considered by the mon IN
or year anless specified on the manuscript or pre.
vusly agreed upon between the parties
Resolutions NJ associations com mu nications of
limited interest. and notices Of deaths exceeding
TsS LINES will he charged Ave cents per lite.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1882-08-18
WHEELING, w. Va
w DOL! Wool!

TUE very highest market price in Ell
Il theT Cash or Trade will be Paid
for Wool
ig And we are Offering from 30 TO Is
pairs OF Mems HOME. MADE PLOW
SHOES. at Cost. E1'Avail yourselves
OF these bargains. Respectfully,
GILKESON5 & PUGH.
Romney, Apu! Is, 1882.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1882-08-18
Sosth 9raneh 5ntellieeaetr.
ROMNEY. FRIDAY. AUG. 10. 1882.

In Champaign county, Illinois. dur
ing the harvest there we're running no,
less than GOO self binders of all kind.,
besides ordinary reapers.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1882-08-18

When man takes up politics a. a
profession his nature changes as easily
as todpoic becomes a frog.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1882-08-18
BaTaur's DISEASE OF rnr KIDNEYS
DIABETES.

No danger from these diseases il you
use Hop Bitters; besides, being tho
best family medicine ever made. Trust
no other.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1882-08-18
SOLDIERS !

- . CISA ~ t., Corner Nin'h and
''t'ls Washington. u O.. attends 20 Pcu-
ana 6lck Pay H0unty Claims collected
''s'tI Lsnd Claims, Mineral and Agricultu.
attended 90 before the Department OF the
'.'"i eup anI additional Homesteads pur-
..I aui SOLD
-----,r ~ LIS LII
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1882-08-18

$,JOO per year can be easily made
at home working for T.. G.. RIDEoUr &
Co. Ton Barclay Street, New York.
Send for their Catalogue and full par.
ticulars.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1882-08-18
PATEN rs.

lehman, Solicitor Of American and
Foreign Patents, Washington, ". g.. All bu
.ta.s c1nasD oi with Patents. whether before
.'e Potent Office or the Courts. promptly nl'
'..I.l tp. 50 charge made unless patent 10
secured Send Tor circular.
ay IZ 1882 n.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1882-08-18
NEW GOODS.

We will receive this week
III full tine for the hot wea-
Their another choice assert.
mcnt of figured lawns at on
~ 81 cents. Also white
linen lawns, of fine quality.
White corduroy new and
desirable. White Piques,
Organizes and Nainsools
linen lap Robes and linen
listers for botn ladies' and
gentlemen; and light weight
Cashmere and blue flannel
suits for yonng gents. We
bavc reduced some OF our
OLD aud undesirable prints
To- only ) cents.
30 cents in trade for good
Wool.
|. III. 9. PANCAKE
Romnev, June 8, 1882.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1882-08-18
eUIkYIGN,ING

'ih Undersigned woul6 respectfully inform
"'H'r lends 81 the county Of Hampshire that
Nl'iW,a'" DO SURVEYING upon the
.''i u'.lcc OMce-tat one occupied by the
% Lupton, ROmney, West Va
'''.H 1905. A. MONROE.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1882-08-18
Peculiarities Of Bees.

The Gd=este DIES Aaimamr publishes
some queer facts about the sociology of
bees. 1t appears tina: the monarchics OF
bees, we'll governed as they seemed to
be. are afflicted nevertheless by organic.
ed criminal 81 asses-sneak.thief & high
way robbers. Some OF these robber bees
90 in strong bands to pillagc and are
able TO storm and sack q hive. After
the slaughter they carry all the provis-
ions home. Some colonies Of bees ne
yer work; :hey live entirely by robbery
and murder. There are also sneak
thieves who creep unperceivcd iuto
strange hives to steal honey. II sue.
cessful they return afterward with
hordes Of burglar bees. break open the
honey-safes, and carry away the con-
tents. But the most curious fact is that
these bees can be artificially produced.
according TO Buchner, by feeding the
larvae upon honey mixed with brandy
In the words of the naturalist himself:
Just as man does, the bees become vic
tins Of their love of this beverag e, which
exercise the same pernicious influence
upon them as upon US; they become
excited, drunk, and cease to work.
When hunger comes upon them they
fall, like man, from one vice 10 ano-
Their. and finally give themselves MP
without scruple to robbery, pillagc and
violence