davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-12-29

A LONDON dentist uses small neon
descent carbon lamp to illuminate the
cavity Of the moutl: during dental
operations. It's fitted into a vulcanitc
cup and covered for safety with a glass
shade. The lamp is stated by the in
ventor, who freely olfets its advantages
to his fellow dentists, 'to give bright
light just where ii il needed, without
producing undue heat"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-12-29

the university of France, tutor in the
royal household at Brussels, Catholic
priest in New Orleans, and a teacher of
Brigham Young's children at Nauvoo.
For the past thirty years he led the life
of q merchant.
JEROME B. CHATFgz is expected to
make his appearance in Denver at an
early date, to take hand in the senatori-
al fight and revenge himself upon his en-
emies. He will support Tabor or Hamill,
and the bonanzl people are credited with
the intention to found political daily
with capital OF 100000.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-12-29

MILWAUKEE, December 20 Flour Quiet
and unchanged. Wheat -IIig her; No. 2 hard,
9SH; No. 2, 94A; 94A for seller December; 93h
for seller January9l1l for seller February; a.
for salcr the year; No. 3, 49, No. A. G5 Corn
Quiet; No. 2, 5l9 81 Il rejected as Oats Easier;
No. 2, S51l; white, 391. Rye-Quiet and un-
changed; No. l, 81; No. 2, 81. Barley
Easier; No. 2, 73}s for seller cash; extra No. 3,
5l3s. Provisions -Firmcr. Mess Pork-17 10
for seller cagh and December; 1920 for seller
January. Lard-Primo steam, 1885 for seller
eask and December; 1910 for seller January.
Live Hogs-Stcady; 5.T0aesO. Butter-Weak;
creameries, 28G36 Checse-Dul and quiet.
Eggs-Dull and lower. Receipts-Flour, 27,8GS;
wheat, IO2,944, barley, $3.50. Shipments
Flour, 25636i wheat, $40; barley, 43 6O5.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-12-29
BOstOn's Vote.

BosTos, Dec. 26.-At meeting Of the
board of aldermen, tonight, Jos. Caid-
well, city candidate for the next board,
and member of the city government,
made a motion which was adopted,
that votes intended for Edwin L. Leigh
ton, democrat, be credited to Leighton,
which elects him. If they had not
been counted Caldwell would have
been elected.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-12-29
Rerdell Will SoueaI.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 26.-Tne Star on
the subject of Rsrdel turning states
witness In the star route cases lays: Is
is thought by those who have closely
observed proceedings that Rerdell viii
take the.step indicated. He sees before
the trial closes il viii afford the only re-
treat for him to escape the penitentiary-
At the last trial Rerden was deserted
by his confedcrates and Convicted
verdict, it is said, which defend
ants approved heartily as it
was supposed at the time
there was danger Of Rerdell
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-12-29

Edward D. Cody, who recently died
at West Springfield, Mass, lived alone
in so poor hovel that it was assessed
for taxation at only SO, while bank
books discovered since his death show
that he had abont S25,0O0 st interest.
He was q graduate of Amherst college,
and it is said that love affair first
made him recluse. His life was
very solitary, and his nearest neigh
bors had no acquaintance with him.
A few books and gun were his COM
panions, and he was contented to live
In rags and squalor.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-12-29
Assaulted.

NEW YORK, Dec. 2o.-This morning
Thos. Baker and Jno. Kelly, hacknen,
whileon Christmas spree, overturned
the bread baskets in front Of VIM.
Buscher's bakery, 242 West 41st street.
Buscher demonstrated and was fatally
assaulted by the hackmen.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-12-29
Suicided.

BoSTos, Dec. 26.-Byron Kimball,
aged 55, of Bangor, Me-, stock broker,
cut his throat this evening, in his room
at the Milliken house. There is little
prospect Of recovery. A letter from q
customer was found on his person ask
ing for interest or principal of money
invested in q common speculation.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-12-29

he hsd been begging off for some time
and had proposed a meeting at the ho-
tel Tuesday, for settlement of the
difficulty.
No marks of violence were visible on
his person, while Mutt had cuts and
bruises on the face and arms. 1t is
limited as possibility that the citizens
may take the law into their own hands.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-12-29
For 0rfh's Place.

INDIANAPOLIS, Dec. 26.-The demo.
cratic committee Of the 9th congress
sional district met in this city to-day
api nominated Judge Ward, congress-
stoned by the.deatn'of Hon. g. 8. Orth.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-12-29
The Pennsylvania Road Earnings.

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. ga state
ment Of business on all lines of the
Pennsylvania railroad company, east
of Pittsburg and Erie, for November,
1882, compared with the same month
in 1881, shows an increase Of gross
earning of s533 610, including an ex-
peDse Of 1891, ,592; increase net earn
ings, $142018.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-12-29
Suicided.

CHICAGO, Dec. 26.-L. Milbreck, for
merly assistant librarisn of the CAica-
so public library, committed suicide,
to- might, at Mercy hospital, by cutting
his throat with razor. Chronic all
ment and recent disappointment in
love is said to be the cause.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-12-29
Honest and Liberal.

lat the preseat price, Sl.25 per lb. } cost more
than bottle is sold for besides the other e9stly
medicines. and the quality and price are kept the
same we think il is honest and liberal in the pro-
prietors, and no one should complain, or bry CT
use worthless stuff. or cheating bogus limitations
because the price Is less,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-12-29

The equipment of bad man from
Arkansas, who wss arrested at Dallas
Tex, as a suspect, consisted OF eight
pistols, two pairs Of brass knuckles and
a large hoNie-knife.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-12-29

De Lefseps' latest scheme is the crea-
tion of an inland sea in Africa. The
enterprise may not be . success, but it
will certainly be vide and deep enough
TO float an enormou Indebtedness.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-12-29
In the Canal.

MRnLos, Ont, Dec. 26.-Bessie
Bye, I5 years and sister aged 10, were
drowned. The younger attempted to
rescue the other who had broken
through the ice skating ON the canal.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-12-29
All Ouief af OpeIika.

MONTGOMERY, Ala, Dec. 26. All
quiet at Opelika. The sheriff has
force sufficient To maintain order and
sustain the commissioners.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-12-29

Governor Long, of Massachusetts,,
has appointed Oliver Wendell Holmes,
Jr., justice of the supreme court.
He is about forty.two years old. served
honorably in the war, and has won q
fine reputation as a lawyer.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-12-29

IT is reported that the republic of
Guatemala, in Central America, will
apply to congress to be admitted as
state into cur national Union.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-12-29
Good Day on Change.

CHICAGO, Dec. 26.-The day started
in we'll in all kinds Of board of trade
deals, and prices ruled higher all day.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-12-29

AS the result Of a great state trial
in Austria, forty-fye Socialists have
been convicted of conspiracy and sent
to prif on for various terms.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-12-29

Baron Nordenskjold il preparing for
another Arctic expedition, which viii
set out from Stockholm next summer.
Wilhelm Schonleuch, Berlin mer-
chant, furnishes mones for the jour
ney-
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-12-29
Another Vanderbilt Grab.

MONTREAL. Dec. GA local paper
gays Vanderbilt has taken an interest
in the Canadian Southern railway.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-12-29
N'nenoran Rosss,s Oninion.
New York Graphic.

oDonovSn Ross, speaking OF tie
Great German Remedy, TO . friend. said:
Mrs. Rosa has been cured Of very Sc
we're attack of neuralgia BY St. Jacobs OIL.
as she will gladly tell you. il you cali at
my residence, ST9 Bushwick ave. Brook
lyn, II. Y"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-12-29
Roliria and Chill hY the Ears.

PANAMA, Dec. 26.-Peace negotia-
tons between Bolivia and Chill are
broken off.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-12-29

The Chicago bank clearings for the
week foot up total of s48,857 ,sso2e
beinp 81 227 6s2 more than for the cor
>aonording week last year.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-12-29
4 Missing Manager.

Boston, Dec. 26.-Charles Seymour,
theatrical manager, is missing since
Friday night.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-12-29

The appointment of II cummigsion lay
the government for the purpose OF ar
bitratiug II certain portion Of tho star
route cases while the others arc under
going criminal prosecution in the
courts is sure " lead To unfavorable
comment on TIE part Of the public.
Ordinarily people viii utterly fail to
coh.pichcnd why tho government
should make fish of one set of these
famous cases nud flesh of another.
While it IL quito possible that orbitra
uor may result i'll saving more money
Go the government than criminal prose
cution 1T il To be supposed that the law
department, by prosecuting part of
the cases, did so because it was decided
to h, of more importance to the gov
crnment tn punish evil doors than to
t'y to recover the stolen money by IN
arbitration which practically condoues
II crime, If ii crime was committed.
And if that was the line of reasoning
which led to the prosecution of Brady,
Dorsey and others, consistency de-
mands that all implicated should re-
Ceivo the same treatment.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-12-29
THURSDAY, DEC. 2l.

Senat<-In the senate, petitions were
presented for rebute on tobacco, for the
repeal of all tsxes on that article, and for
immediate action on the bonded whisky
bill. Mr.. Bayard gave notice that he
would endeavor to quiet appre henaion in
the tobacco business by pressing 8 tobacco
rebate resolution. Mr.. Saunders offered
a resolution in favor of reserving all gov
ernment lands for actual settlem ent. A
proposition for holiday reces. was voted
down by % to 26. The agricultural ap-
preparation bill was passed.
Heuse.-Mr. Kelley reported Il reaolu-
tion for rebate on tobacco in stock in
the event of a reduction of the tax. and
Mr.. Kas,on presented substitute affirm
ing that the only reduction made will be
that provided for in the house bill now
pending. The speaker presented a report
by the collector of customs at Sitka, iusti-
flying the bombardment of an Indian vii
lage by the revenue schooner Corwin.
The armv appropriation bill, which sets
aside $24 6Sl, 200, was considered in COM
lnittee of the whole. Mr.. Hewitt argued
in favor of giving land-grant railroads
for transportation only half what is paid
by private parties, and Mr.. Hiscock, Rob-
inson and Butterworth antagonized has
position. Twenty-Five leaves of absence
were grauted.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-12-29
4 LYycnIsG THREATEyED.

PrTsBURG, Dec. 26-A later dispatch
says sc intense feeling against Dukes
has developed IN the last "a hours.
It hss been pretty clearly shown that
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1882-02-07
TO STUCK RAISERs.

THE undersigned having considerable expert
L once iI the Ccding OF stock. of!ers his profess
sl"nsi services II the Stock RGiscrs OF Jefferson
AID ndJ'Iniog Coun ice, prom icing in the
ecutlou of work entrusted TO him. will alec give
ttention to GiSeases in horses Also has patent
Anu-Eoo'er, which he will apply toHogs. Letters
Addressed to me at Duthe Id g DePotor Cha restown
WI! receive prompt Affection Terms reasonable
FEB. l%r 1877. JOHN w. SCHAEFFER.
NICE bright Syrup. so cite. per gal nice Rio
Collie, IL cts. per HI and nil OF her goods In
proportion. at NiMROD TRUSSELL'S.
January 81, lSS2
- to NJ MROD TRUSSELL'S and get the best
* rejection Snd cheapest line of TObAccseE in
town
ARD, Bacon and Ccuntry Produce generally
- wanted IN e' change :or goods by
Jan. 81, !>>2. DALGARN
< AUNpEK&' Face Powder Vasalioe Pomade
- Hcgem an's CAmphor Ice. soid By
Dec 49, 1881. GEO. T. LIGHT.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1882-02-07

GoDEI's LADYs Book FOR FEBRUARY is a
sparkling number. The steel plate is a beau
tifuI sketch drawn by Barley, representing q
ecene in The Cricket the Hcarth," and the
novelette, "Cherrv SHOWS" IL a thrilling love
story from the pen of Carrie Bcrhcc Cracker
Tie shorter stories. poems. Recipes. Puzzles,
Games etc, are IL tirSt-eiass, and the Fashion
and Work Departments are IePletc with tile
very latest deslgns-
In bright Autumnal days the aInptation to
comfortable exposure yields its fruit in most
pernicious cough aud irritation ofthe throat.
Dr. Bulls Cough Syrup stands unrivaled as
remedy for throat and lung diseases %
cents a bottle.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1882-02-07

$500 per year can be easily made at home
working for E. G. Rideout Co, 10 Barclay
Street. New York. Send for their catalogue nd
fall pArs;c4.eEs. Oct25eI-ly.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1882-02-07
BALTIM0NE MARKETS..
BALTIMORE, SATURDAY. Febru.ry4. 1850
CoURT ORDER

GTAiE o. WEST V KG!NIA.1
- County OF Jefferson. .o-wif:S
II TO County Court.
A. sn"c'Ni session VI said Cou,r bcunn and
acid AT tho C''l rl-hnu>c i'll Cua:icstown Friday
t!.r 81 h "av Of December. 1881.
eE1IhEp. haj the ovelScc- of the Poor of
eau 'e'IIct of rh:S County REQUIRE tiI,. Pnys-
CLAUS al IL" Poor Of cac Disir:ct T." have vacc,-
mated AL the Poor Of "sc.! Dl>ti :.t are un
Ten D,ila:s will be Al:or ed to each District
P"y-ie an; in addition To the amount uaw al
l"W"'.. pod that they make rerurn of each per
So" V;tcclna!"d at the rc;t Nav Term of this
Court \ C"py-TcSir.
i. MOORE.
IanulTJ 81. 1852 %. Clcrk.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1882-02-07

Mr.. Jas. W Butt has been awarded the
coCtTact for the erection of the large new
brick house of MIR. Gustav Brown, on the
site Of the stores Of Messrs. Burton and Hens
dersOn, on Main street, and work on the same
will be commenced about the 1st Of April
ensuing. Tho drawings and specifications
for this building were also made by Mr. Butt,
and considered most creditable cx>
ecution Mr.. Butt will push forward the
erection of the two new houses for Mr. Diehl
as soon the foundations. which have been
partly laid, by Mr.. VIM II Moore, are COM
pletod Mr. Butt has also contracted to
make the proposed uprovcments, mentioned
IN our last, in the house of Mr. Geo W.
Thomas
TIC new landlord of the Carter House.
Col Paul T.. Dorsey, entered upon possession
OF the same last Wednesday, and We have
every reason to believe will continue to keep
this wei'~known house up to its present high
standard of popularity. The building. we
understand will be re~painted upon the out
side and renovated within, in short time
ct"rs, have removed 70 their elegant new
house on the southern suburbs of the town.
and carry with them. in their retirement from
hotel life, the best wishes of their hosts of
we'll treated patrons, entertained through
their long and successful career OF host and
hostess
A horse ran away with sleigh. contain
ing Mr.. jesse Fleming and Miss Ella Dun
can, On our streets on Wednesday last.
Both tho occupants were thrown out and
somewhat, bruised, and the sleigh considcra>
by injured. The accident, We understand,
resulted from the horse being struck with
SNOW ba!I, thrown by Il tkoughtless BOY. This
should be warning to ali boys to refrain
from such acts, and not DO in sport wha, NAV
DC the cause OF serious if not fatal injury to
others
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1882-02-07
NOTICE.

! NJ going to keep the same Store Room
Centre Room, sadier Bulldog don't forget
the place, and si!aIl have u large and varied
Stock of Goods on hand all times and hop pc
by attention TO business and fair calling. me it
a large share O: patronage. take ali kinds of
Produce n Exchange for c pods.
Those persons knowing themselves ind ebted to
the firm of Truasell & Long. and also those in
denied to ire Chat have been sIHpding for a long
whie.) arc respectfully requested TO psy up
Lat Call Very respccftUilo,
EiMEOO TRUSSELL.
Jan. 81 $50. Free Prc.s corr
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1882-02-07

AT the regular election Of corporation Off
GERS, held in Middleway, on Saturday week,
the following were chosen: Mayor, John
NJ. Nicely; Recorder and Treasurer, James
League; CounciImen-Thomas onnson
u. M. Del. Smith, Richard Kearns, DR.. G.
A. Davis, William Mcintyre. This new
Council, we understand. is composed of ac>
tlVe' progressive men, who will bring new
energy into the corporate management of the
old burg, and propose to make numerous i'm
qroVements in the town during the present
year We see no good reason why the town
OF Middleway, whioh has been running in
the ruts of old fogyism for so many years,
should not he as progressive, proportionately,
as any other pOius in the county, aud we
hope, under this new administration, to see
her arise from her lethargy, be rehabilitated
aud stand abreast of her sister towns of sims
liar size in all things.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1882-02-07
Lumber, Sam Hill, &c. ,
For Sale.

z Saw MIL is running every dav and can
III III! orders p:"lnn!Iv tn' Lumber of any de
at all tIlEcS. ~
have Il tirsr &C lass SAW MILL ard ENGINE
for sal" None better i'll Inc market
Also lew Thoroughbred J. Chi 81 alma RGos-
trTs for sale. JAMES II CONNLYN.
kahlntnwr,. Ia -l,arV II Is-3 81
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1882-02-07
F U r N IL U r e !
THE FAMOUS
EDISON
Musical Telephone.

You can Laugh, Talk, Sing and Play Tunes
through 1t ut "a long distance. Children that can
read figures can play tunes at once. The Tone IA
equal to any Flute or CIatIonYt. n" knowledge
OF Music required to play it. To eEub'e any one
without the sliEhtcst knowledge OF instruments
tai Music. to perform at once on the Instrumont
We have Prepared 4 sOTtes of tunes embracing
all the popular Airs. pIInt ted ir simple figures on
cards TO sult the Instrument. ut n convenient
distance from the mont piece, SO that il an bo
eAsiiy read, and Gy means of winch any one,
without thO least musical know IedgS, can per-
form on this instrument and uIay tunes at eight,
ierSorE little familiar with airs can play hun.
dreds of tunes without any card whatever Tho
Musical Telephone is more wonderful than tho
Speaking Telephone us II does nil that II will do
bcsides instTuctipg persons who d" not under
stand notes to play tunes. IN. Y. SUM-" The
Auslca! Telephone Is recognized one OF tho
most novel inventions of the age. IN. Y. Her
aid Price S2.50. Price by mail postage paid
and registeTCd. $500. No instrument sent by
mail without bong reGistorcd. Send money By
+. O. order or registered letter
SPECIAL NOTICE.-Ths Musical Telephone
can only he porchased of the naDufacturars.-
The EDISON MUSIC CO.. 800 Chestnut Street,
ihiladelPhia. Pa. or through their several
branch houses throughout tho United States.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1882-02-07
EGE- rEoEs1liE1son7s
DENTAL OFFICE,
CoHNsR OF CAARLss AND LIBERTY STREETS,
C2asag'R0S9YEgg2.
= CARD.

4 ca RID.
To all rho sufls ring from the errorsandj,
dfsc!s Lone 81 youth, nCryUOs wrn knees esrlN d.
cay, lose Ct mani hood. &c. will send reciDo
thAt =" i'll cure you, FREE OF CHARGE This
ErCo: rculedy discovered By Il missionary in
South IneEica. Send a self ado ressec epv.Ion-
to the ksv. IosEPH T. IHMAx. Station D. New
York Civ Nov | 1851 e.,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1882-02-07
I4OSI3

4 lSLAID or lost. son,cw here 10 C'.arlestown,
VI hCtnIC the E0l.tlaVH, he LEDG iiR Of he
; teu Factory establishment OF VIM. Phillips
Il" finder will be rslsonably rewarded on it's
Ie'uru 10 tn" undersigned.
Jan. 81. lS92-3t.< WM. PHILLIPS
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1882-02-07
New Stand & More Goods !!

HC" oCdAU q G1OCe OOOQS
TEE undersgrec would notify the public that
they have In addition TO their former stock
Purchaseo mat OF 81 Shirley Smith, and have
removed to the nd hitherto OCCUPIED by M
smith corner Of Main and Ch,ries streets. where
'hey viii constantly keep on hand F., foil stock of
Choice Groceries.
sugar Ccfoes. Teas. Mol.sses, syrups, spiees,
&C Mich will be sold at the very lowest mar
gin Of PFoht. Incur stock will also be found
A LINE OF GOOD SHOES. NOTIONS,
&C. With Tobacco'. Cigars, Candies, Cakes.
TkroekeIS "E:e. Salt Fish, and in fac. every
Thin g in the Grocery lire.
W Houn try Produce taken in exchange for
go0dS' At the highest market rates
September 90, 1881.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1882-02-07

PUBLIC SALEs.-Tho, following public
sales are advertised in this paper:
Tuesday, february 7M.- Personal Prop
erty, by a. S. Grim.
Thursday, February 9M.-Personal Prop,
erty, by VIM. B. Smith Il Son.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1882-02-07

{ - to NJ MROD TRUSSELL'S and get the best
* rejection Snd cheapest line of TObAccseE in