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Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1883-12-28
Hear Ye! Hear Ye!

This is to certify that W. &. Fout
has the largest and most complete as
sortment OF Holiday goods kept by any
firm in North Missouri. Call and see
his very large, handsome and complete
line of Christmas cards. toilet cases
and pocket books.
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1883-12-28

Rev. J. W. Balm, preaching in Pitts
burg, the other Sunday, about heaven,
said: There is no darkness there, no
clouds. no funerals, no preachers"
At this point smile ran over the audi
ence, which the speaker perceiving in
terpolated the remark, Il mean there's
no preaching there"
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1883-12-28

The largest ard finest assortment Of
Christmas candles and confectionery
ever brought to Krksville is just beng
opened at J. c. Maynard's. Panorama
goods in endless variety, interesting to
Young and old. Look GU: for his dis.
PLAY.
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1883-12-28

For Christmas Presents in Silver
Plated, Hollow and Flat Ware 60 to
A. Dutcher's. Rogers & Bros. Trip
pie Plated knives $s.25 per set of G.;
or So 90 per dozen. Don't forget the
place-south side square. n52-4
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1883-12-28
BAND PARADE.

Every day this week our citizens
have been favored with choice music
and an attractive parade by the cele-
bratcd Hussar Band, belonging to ST.
mons Comedy Company.
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1883-12-28
Notice to the Tax Payers.

Notice is hereby given that tie Tax
Books of the town of Kirksville. for
the year 1853, are now in my hands
tor collection. All par ties owing taxes
are notified to come forward promptly
and settle the same and avoid penal.
ties and increased costs.
d. ]. HOVE,
Marshal.
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1883-12-28
Take Notice.

J. D. Stevens & Son have sold ont
their entirestock OF Groceries. r. N.
Rlngo is appointed to settle up all bus
mess. All persons indebted to the firm
will find their accounts in his hands.
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1883-12-28
FOUND

Bennett & Nelson have found out
how to ge. a big crowd at their store
by giving more goods for one dollar
than anyotiler firm can give.
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1883-12-28
Dental,

DR.. Pearce's Dental practice of
nearly is years, In Kirksvllle, is suffi.
cent guarantee that you will be pleased
in style of work with prices ranging
from S. up, for Artificial teeth.
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1883-12-28
LOST

A merchant over the way lost good
customer and we got him by giving
him better bargains than he had been
getting. | tell you it pays to change to
Bennett 4 Nelson.
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1883-12-28
Special Call.

All parties knowing themselves to
be indebted to Douglas & Son either
by note or account will confer a favor
by making an early settlement. n32-5t
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1883-12-28

j. S. Baker & Co. have good Orleans
sugar l. lbs for one dollar.
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1883-12-28
Don't Fail

To take advantage of the low prices
on groceries offered at the New Grocery
as 1t is remarkable how far little cash
goes in buying groceries there. J. H.
Markey, proprietor. opposite City Ho
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1883-12-28
Attention !!

Cash paid for QuaiIs, Rabbits and
Prairie Chickens, and all kinds of Poul-
try, at the Creamery Grocery.
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1883-12-28

There is no need of the ladies' of this
city or vicinity having dark lamps, tor
j. S. Baker & &C., have oil that will
actually make light All they ask is 10
give them trial.
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1883-12-28
Let There be Light

A Patent Wick that gives a brilliant
light with any quality of coal oil given
away with every gallon of oil. at
Wilkes 4. Marmaduhes.
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1883-12-28
Oh TO !! (!

All you folks that wish first class
groceries for Christmas should call on
JOHN I. HANNAH
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1883-12-28
MARRIED.

Observation-Disclosures John Richey. lat
kirksyille. Dse. ., Mr. II. e. NichOias, OF fettis
township, 70 Miss Lena Phillips. OF Macon
county.
The Graphic tenders Its coasratalations and best
wiShss.
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1883-12-28
IA ,rore rad Llghts.

Vita Salusoil is superior to Head
Light Oil and IS non;explosive. For
sale nv Wilkes Is Marmaduke's.
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1883-12-28
Farmers Take Notice.

$4,000 lbs OF Kelly wire Just received
at Carothers e. Greenes.
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1883-12-28
Gail and Settle.

All parties knowing themselves IN
debted to G. w. DeReamer will please
call and settle without further notice.
2t.
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1883-12-28
For Sale Or Trade.

Frank Quinn has a good wagon to
trade for cord wood, ducks, geese or
turkeys.
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1883-12-28
Christmas Notes

For Christmas Candies, Nuts, Lem
ons and Oranges, go to Willard Bros,
popular Grocers, east side Square
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1883-12-28
AFACT


that until Jan. LIST,
1884, all goods can be
bought cheaper Of ".
B. Earlan than else
where, for money
must be raised. No
merchant own his
goods cheaper nor a
better quality. My
stock is full and COM
plete.
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1883-12-28

Is your coal oil as bad as every body
elses? fit is go to j. S. Baker & Cos.
for "Euplon'' oil. 1t
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1883-12-28
K,rksyllle watches.

Messers Hart & Miller are putting on
the market two watches put up especi-
ally for them, one called the "Mercan-
tile College. kirkss.ille Mo-" and the
other The Normal, kirksville. Mo"
which ought to meet with ready sale.
The above names are nicely engraved
and viii prove permanent advertise
ment OF our two pet institutions. The
firm. also have another movement
Tabled the ''Wm. Hart
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1883-12-28

When you are passing Just drop IN
and take lock at j. s. Baker & Cos
Show Gases
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1883-12-28

If you want flour that You can al
ways depend upon, buy the Challenge
at the Creamery Grocery.
J. S. BLAcKMAN & Co.
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1883-12-28

BENNETT & NELSON have Just rece;v-
ed fresh supply of Noberly Flour.
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1883-12-28
The Weather.

The fall has been beautiful and the
roads good, but soon the snow will
come, the winds will blow, and the
roads become bad. Now is the time
to buy your groceries for the winter
Of JOHN I. HANNAH, who sells as cheap
for cash as any man in town.
Go to headquarters for Flour and
Feed by car load, wagon load or sack
at Ross L Cos.
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1883-12-28
Call at the Ladies
Bazaar and see how far
a little money will go
toward making the
children happy.

House and lot for sale or rent. En-
quire at Ross G. Co.'S. feed store.
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1883-12-28

1t takes car load a week of that
best Quincy flour tor Ross & Co.
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1883-12-28

FINE CHINA WARE
A full line of very hansdome Decor
ated China ware for sale at
BECKToL & SyYDERs.
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1883-12-28

Stuff your Turkey with oysters and
get both at BENNETT & NELSON.
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1883-12-28
Light 7! Light! Light!

Use Vita Salus non-explosive oil.
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1883-12-28
GLASSWAME

Call in at Becktol 4 Snyders and
see their handsome stock OF glassware.
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1883-12-28

Bennett & Nelson, Moberly Flour.
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1883-12-28

A fine stock of Christmas Candle
Just opened at W. P. Edm onston's
n 22-2w
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1883-12-28

Bennett 4 Nelson, Christmas can
dies.
Notice our sign Big Fish" west side
and come in snd see US
BENNETT & NELSON.
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1883-12-28

A fine assortment of Christina
Cards at A. butchers.
South slce square. nS2-4t
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1883-12-28

}. S. Baker d Co.. ask you to look at
their 10 and II pound sugar for 800
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1883-12-28

Studabeker wagons are the best
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1883-12-28
To CerrespOnden ts.

Bennett N.l,,, .,.s
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1883-12-28

No body should miss the Lecture at
Masonic hall. Tuesday night.
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1883-12-28
A CARD.

w. B. HARLAN.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-06-18
Army Officers Testimony.


Captain Joseph L. Hayden, residing at No t24
Fourth street, south Boston, Mass, formerly
captain in the army, now with the Walworth
Manufacturing Company, South Boston, writes,
april %, 1888: while living in Cambridgeport
my wife was afflicted with terrible pains in her
back and sides, accompanied with great weak
ness and loss of appetite. She tried many So
called remedies without avail, growing rapidly
worse, when her attention was called to Hunts
Remedy. She purchased bottle from Lowells
drug store, in Cambridgeport, and after taking
the first dose she began to feel easier, she could
sleep well, and after continuing its use short
time the severe pains in her back and side en-
tirely disappeared, and she is a well woman.
Many of our relatives and friends have nsed
Hunts Remedy with the most gratifying results.
have recommended it many times, aud as many
times heard the same story. Hunts Remedy Is
all that is claimed for it, and real blessing to all
afflicted with kidney or liver trouble"
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-06-18

turned deaf ear 10 the solicitations of
certain dealer in cutlery, who insisted
On selling us each revolver ami an ug-
iy-looklng bowel knife, in red morocco
sheath.
"Snentlemen, shust tie ting you will
need ven you goes into de battle. All.
'ee'dis fnife, how it shinesi Look at
dis very fine revolfer!n
But Moses entreated in vain, while
his wife stood at the street door looking
at regiment marching to the depot,
weeping as if her heart would break,
and wiping her eyes with the corner OF
her apron from time to time.
''Ah, de poor boys" said she. Deere
dey go again to the great war, away
from dere homes and dere mutters and
dere sweethearts and wives, all to be
kilt in de battle. Dey will nefer any
more COON back, All. it is so wickedfi
But the drums ratified on, and tho
crowd on the sidewalk gazea, and Mo
ses behind his counter smiled pleasantly
as he cried up his wares and went ON
selling bowie-knives and reyolvers to
kill men with, while his wife went on
weeping and lamenting because men
would be killed in the wicked war, and
meier any more COON back. The
firm of Moses and wife struck us as a
very strange combination of business
and sentiment. do not know how
many revolvers Moses sold, nor how
many tears his good wife shed; but Il
she went whenever a repimant n,archaH
down the street to the depot, her eyes
must have been turned into a river OF
tears H H. Kiefer. IN ST. Nicholas.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-06-18
After thirty seven Years.
Hartford Post.

In the police court this morning an
incident occurred which for years has
never had parallel in the place. An old
man over seventy years, of age prosecuted
his wife for drunkenness. They have
been married over thirty years, and until
lately have lived most happily together.
For the past few months, however, the
woman has been drinking and has al
most destroyed the once happy home.
The old man was placed on the stand.
and with quivering lips and tear bedimmed
eyes told the wretched tale. She is a
good woman and love her, but want
her 10 stop drinking We have little
adopted girl at the house, and she,
pointing to his wife, makes her life ter
rible. can stand blows myself but
can't and wont see that motheTless and
fatherless child beaten She is my only
joy and hope, and | won't see her abused
Judge, please talk to her. and urge heI
to reform, l will do anything to make
my wife's life happy, but can't stand il
when she is drunk Judge Eggleston
called the old woman to his desk and gave
her most excellent advice. When asked
to sign the pledge she refused, giving as
her reason that her father and ancestors
had never done anything of the kind; but
after threatening her with term in jail
she consented, and moment later both
left the courtroom. s...
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-06-18
Names for the New Cruisers.

President Arthur has chosen Boston,
Chicago and Atlanta as names for the
three steel cruisers which are TO be built
before the year 1885. according to the
terms of the advertised contract Wheth-
er the three cities will be honored or
disgraced by the choice depends upon
She character of the cruisers. The Gov
eminent has expended more than $780,
10000 on the navy since the centennial
year, and England. France and Russia
are the only nations which have expend-
ed more for like purpose during the
same time. Ii the $4000,000, in round
figures, to be expended on the three
cruisers and a dispatch boat is to ae-
complish no better results, proportion
ately, than toe naval expenditures of
the last seven years, it will be misfof-
tune to any city to have its name asso-
ciated with any Of the new vessels The
largest cruiser is to be 3l5 feet long,
the other two will be go and the dis
patch boat 240 To perform the ser
vice for which they are required, the
three cruisers need to be the swiftest
vessels afioat, able to overtake or to es-
cape from any war ship Of the navies Of
Europe. They are not expected to re-
sist shots from heavy guns, as their
steel decks will be but an inch and a
half in thickness, They are needed to
carry few effective guns and to fly ov-
er the water with marvellous speed, In
less assurance is given that in cost and
quality they will be what they ought to
be, Boston, Chicago and Atlanta may
wisely beg not to have their names APP
piled to the vessels -Nea0 YORK MGii
and Express. ~
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-06-18

There are now ways and means for all
New York to get out of town in one day,
but of course all New York couldn't leave
at once The seasides of the city are
convenient and many, and roomy enough
to hold the whole population Poured into
them. and it is good for the people who
know this Last Sunday appears to have
been the seaside opening day. and it is
estimated that half million people at
least went. on Sunday spree TO Long
Branch and Coney and Far Rockaway
and other resorts washed by the waves
and cooled by the oceans breath The
thermometer was 50 degrees in the shade
in town, and there was nothing to drink
nj town but CrOton. It is no wonder
that the people who work six days in the
week fed as from a fire Attacking their
dwelling TO places ontside of the metro
poltan limits 1t is said that the city
never had such an emptylng before The
hot weather has driven out. those who
can afford the Injuries of watering place
cottages and hotels earlier than usual and.
Newport and Long Branch are fast filling
up. The free-air excursions for children
are in rapid preparation and will be given
as early and often as the subscriptions to
the funds will permit
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-06-18
How to Get Even on a Horse Trade


A good tale is told of ''Uncle JOIN"
Harrison, the venerable County Asses
sor Some time ago he strOlled into Lum
Simons' sale stable on Market street,
and his attention was attracted to a
fine-looking animal, apparently about7
or years of age, but in fact over 40.
She hadn't tooth in her head, and
had to be fed on mush. Uncle John
sized her up from the background,
and asked Lunn what he would take for
her .+-...
Seventy dollars, even money, re-
piled Lunn rather uncOncernedly.
'Tll give you twenty-five, said Uncle
John.
'It's go, - replied Lund; ''give me
the money!" and Uncle John counted
out twenty-five hard slugs into the palm
Of Lum's hand, The animal was back
ed out of the stall, tied to the hind end
Of Uncle Johns buggy, and the old
gentleman drove out home, ehuckling
to himself about the good trade he had
made. Arriving at home he gave orders
that the mare be well fed and properly
attended to, but the old animal appear
ed to have lost her appetite by reason
If the change in her quarters, and the
food that was put in her trough remain
ed untouched. For several days. she
ate nothing at all, and Uncle John con-
cluded to investigate the cause. He
pried open her jaws, and then for the
first time discovered she had no teeth.
Thoroughly enraged, he drove to town
and called upon Lum Simons. what
kind of mare do you call
that thing you sold me the other
day?' said he, addressing himself to
Lum.
why, that splendid animal, Uncle
JOHN" replied the sleek horse-trader.
II paid $6 for her. y
But she amt got any teeth. :"
That don't make any difference. All
you've got to do is to feed her with a
spoon.
"Oh, yes; l see. Wen, I'll fix her, "
said Uncle John, and with that he re-
turned home. About two weeks later
he called at the stable again and exhib-
tied a roll of greenbaeks.
"Where'd you get it?" asked Lum.
You know that mare you sold meP
Well, she strayed out on the railroad
crack few nights ago, and was run
over and killed. The companys agent
appraised her at $75 and they settled
with me for $40. They never thought
TO look at her mouth. I'm just $18
ahead of the game If you've got any
more like her at the same price. tr0t
EN- out -...-..- -.4,
The story is told on Uncle John, how
ever, that be took the animal out and
lied her to cross-tie just before the
rain came along. and the boys say
that part Of the halter was found tied to
the Ties, but this Uncle John most en-
phatically denies. = Louisville CONNER
nal.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-06-18
THE Vardint will Stand

A tailor had brought a suit against a
delinquent debtor for the pay for some
worn-out-and forgotten clothes, When
the case came up for a hearing, one of
the attorneys asked for the continuance
upon some frivolous pretext, and, of
course, the other opposed it. A wrangle
followed, the result of which was a
written stipulation, signed by both at
torneys, that the suit should be tried on
certain designated day at 2 o'clock
and this stipulation was filed with the
justice, so that there might be no furth-
er delay. .ss..
At the appointed hour the defendant
and his counsel entered the court room
and found his honor on the bench.
why were We not here this marnin ?
inquired the Justice, looking over his
spectacles. ... ...... ..e+.=
Because had no occasion to come
until now. win your Honor please call
the case of Tailor vs.. Blank?" said the
attorney. ....... ...s...E 4....
''Oh, ye had no bizniss to come this
marnin, is it? Ye think ye're dom
shmart, don't ye? It's loikely ye had
razors for breakfast this marnin'! Ye'd
loike to have me call the case of Tailor
VS. Blank if | Place Well, / don't
PLACE, 1t PLACED me to call it this marn-
in, and as it didn't place ye to be pris-
int it PLACED me to give vardict aginst
sc, and yen place pay the same and me
costs at yer airlicst convenience, if We
Place
''But, your Honor. the case was set
down by stipulation for 2 O'Clock this
afternoon ...... ...H
"Tn bet ye the drinks it wasn't
"Done!" XXX
The court drew out the stipulation
from drawer of his desk and discovered
his error ...-...
1--WE lost the drinks, but we've lost
yer easel ..,
'But haven't lost my case. your
Honori By that stipulation the case
couldn't be tried until 2 O'clock. Your
Honor's verdict is illegalp
s'It's Illegal, is it? Well. it'll sthand
just the samer' z...-,..
But, your Honor, the case was set
down absolutely for this hour. 1t could
not be disposed of before. and must be
disposed of now. ask for nom
suit"
"Oh, ye dol Well, gen ask long
time before ye git it! Didn't tell ye
the vardict will standP P'r'aps We
didn't understand me, I'll say it agin
for We:
1.-THE vardict will sthand!''
4
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-06-18
MADE A NEW MAN OF HIM.

Mr. C. o. Wheeler, No % Austin street, Cam
bridgeport, Mass. makes the following remarka-
Bile statement On Aprile7, 1888, he writes as fol
lows Il have been troubled with kidney disease
for nearly twenty years. Have suffered at times
with terrible pains in my back and limbs, fused
many medicines, but found nothing reached my
case until took Hunts Remedy. ! purchased u
bottle Of A. p. Gibson, $50 fremont street. Bos-
ton, and before had used this one bottle found
relief, and continuing its use my pains and weak
ness all disappeared, and feel like new man,
with new life and yigOr Hunts Remedy did
wonders for me, and l have no hestancy in rec
ommendng il TO all afflicted with kidney or liver
Diseases, am positive that BY its use they viii
find immediate relief. You may use this letter in
any way you choose, so that the people may know
Of a sure medicine for the cure of all diseases Of
khlneys and liver"
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-06-18
"To thy holy care elected,
FHBIui I6t IIIt DC pEUBtCICU
On the dreadful Judgment day

At this the pastor took offense,
and declared hat, If he had seen
the TRANSLATION, he would have
orderd the objectionable lines stricken
out, as he considered them prayer
addressed to the Virgin Mary A great
tumult in the church has been the result
part of the congregation siding with
the choir and some with the pastor
The man in the moon. who is good
Latin scholar. is of the opinion that the
'.Stabat Mater is not a whit more
Objectionable in English than it is in
Latin, and that the Rev Mr. Suydam
ought TO have had the text of the hymn
revised long ago. That he did not do it
is proof that he had some respect for
the Virgin Mary himself, or else he was
willing that his congregation should be
imposed upon by the chanting of hyn q
in a language that they did not
understand.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-06-18
An ndd Firm.

Camp Curtin was not properly a
camp of instruction. 1t was rather a
rendezvous for the different companies
which had been recruited in various
parts of the state. Hither the velun-
teers came by hundreds and thousands
for the purpose of being mustered into
the service.
Shortly after our arrival in camp, An
dy and went to town to buy such ar
ticles as we supposed a soldier would
be likely to need a gum blanket, a
journal, combination knife-fork-and-
spoon, and so on to the end of the list.
70 our credit have it to record that we