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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-10-30
CONSUMPTION CURED.

An old physician, retired from practice,
having had placed In his hands by an East
India missio mary the formula OF simple
vegetable remedy for the speedy and per.
msnent cure of Consumption, Bronchitis.
Catarrh, Asthma, and all throat and lung
Afrections, also O positive and radical cure
for Nervous Debility and all Nervous com.
pl.iuts. !. after having tested its wonderful
curative powers in thousands OF cases, has
felt it his duty TO make 1t known to his
suffering fellows. Actusted by this motive
and desire to relieve human suffering, |
will send free Of charge, to all who desire
1t, this recipe, 10 German, French or Eng
lish. with full directions for preparing
and using. Sent by mail, by addressing
With stamp, naming this paper, w: a.
Noyrs, 140 Poicer's Block, Rochester, ". l.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-10-30

He FRLr SMALL The following
story Is said to have been told BY . Mass
achusetts Republican stump.speaker:
l went hunting last spring and . fear.
full storm came on, and I sought refuge
in the hollow trunk Of tree. The rain
poured in torrents, and to my honor I
discovered that the tree was swelling and
compressiug itself inside 30 that felt
myself being caught in its embrace.
Soon could hardly move, and I tried in
vain to crawl out of the hole, but / was
fast. concluded that my time had
come, and began to think Of the whole
Of my past life. The deeds Of yesrs roll
ed through my mind. Last and finally
the thought came that l voted for But
ler last year. When that took hold Of
me felt 90 small that without the least
apparent effort l shook off the death en-
brace Of the tree and found myself
free again, and went forth to meet my
friends once more.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-10-30
soxr Footrsu PEOPLE

Allow q cough to run until 1t gets beyond
the re ach OF medicine. They often say
Oh, It will wear away, but In most cases
Il wears them away. Could they be in
duced to try the surcessful medicine called
Kemp's Bslsam, which we sell on POSI-
tive guarantees TO cure. they would imme-
distels see the excellent effect afeer taking
the frst dose. Price SOC. and 9l.0Oj tris!
size free. Respectfully,
A. NJ. GERRY, So. Paris.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-10-30
OLD MRS. GRIMES.
BY A. r.

(Tune; "Old Grimes is Dead.O
Old Mrs. Grimes is dead. Alasi
We ne'er shall see her more.
She was the. wife OF good old Grimes,
Who died some years before
A very worthy dame IL gone.
since she gave mp her breath;
Her head was white with frosts Of time.
She lived until her death.
Though rough the path. her willing feet
Fer walked where duty led;
And never wore pair Of shoes,
Except when out Of bed.
Busy she was. from morn till night
Spite OF old Times advances;
Although her husband LETT her here
In easy. circumstances.
Good Mrs. Grimes In now at rest
she'll rest through endless ages.
The sun has set, her work 10 done.
She's gone 10 claim her wages.
-Nor.' Century Brie-d- Brdc.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-10-30
A WoRn OR CAUTION.

Railroad men, mechanics. commercial
travellers, base ballists, farmers, and 9th
ers who labor out OF doors. are peculiarly
liable to accident and injury. Thomas
Electric Oil for bruises, burns, bites, aud
sprains, is one OF the finest applications
vet devised.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-10-30
spRrSoYIRLp. Mass, Apr. I5

"IHAvE BEEN SICK WITH PLEURIsY AND
pneumonia. II left me with very hard,
hacking cough. All the physicians and
medicine did me no good. friend ad-
vised me to try Adamson's Cough Balssm,
one bottle Of which did me more good than
all the doctors and medicines have tried
and I shall recommend It far aud near.
"MARY A. ROCKWELL"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-10-30
For Six CENTS

We will send you DR.. Kaufmann's great
medical work-l00 pages, colored plates.
from life. The most valuable adviser ever
published, to any address on receipt ef ,
three-ceut stamps tn pay postage. Ada
dress A. p. Ordway & Co., Boston.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-10-30

For SOMETIME It has been household
remedy at our home, We having found IL
In cases OF sore throat. cold
o Biiley, Pab. Sunday
Times, Portland, Ne.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-10-30

An Allegheny woman was struck In the
side by a bullet from a pistol and she
Jumped up and down and cried OUT 81
never get new corset that something does
not happep TO IL right away"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-10-30

The lady who sent out invitations for
q party written on postal cards, is the
same who had supper served iu the front
basement In order to save her dinner room
GARNET
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-10-30

81 wish might die!" said a sentiment
sl maid as she stood rubbing the shoulder
of her dress with benzine. And yet, the
very next time he came, she let him lay his
head right ON the same spot.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-10-30

Country maidens are now holding guess
ing matches. They sit out In the garden,
and guess whether It i potato bug or an
army worm that is crawling down their
back.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-10-30

An exchange speaks Of "a vegetable ac-
robat," but 1t is not what the boy calls
'turn-up." If there Is an acrobat in the
floral kingdom, 1t must be the JJhnny-
iump-up"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-10-30

Old Mrs. Pinaphor hopes that no more
lives will be sacrificed IN the hunt for the
north pole until some persons go out there
and ascertain whether such 3 pole really
axists
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-10-30

DR.. Kline's Great Nerve ReStorer l. IN,
marvel OF the age for all Nerve Diseases.
All hts stopped free. Send 20 93l Arch
Street, Phila.. Pa.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-10-30

Landlsdy-" It's singular. but true. Mr..
CrossgraIn, that all ny boarders remain
with me-" New boarder (at first meal -
"Too weak to leave, I guess, after the first
week"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-10-30

1t is said there are 10000 spurious SOW
ereigns In circulation in EnglanI. France
has had several, but most of them have
died OFF
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-10-30

"BUCHU. PAIBA
Quick. complete cure, all annoying XIII
ney, Bladder aud Urinary Diseases. $ 20.
Druggists.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-10-30

HIND's RADICAL Corn REMOVER sells not.
only all over this country, but largely in
Cuba, Mexico and South America.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-10-30

THE subscr er hrrtby gives public rotiee that
n has been dulv Sppo inte By the honorable
Tudsv of Probtie fpr the Countv OF oxford, and
assumed the trust oi FSerator Of the Estate Of
SAMUEL TIRBETT>, late ~ Fryehu~g,
~ ssh Csnntv. dec-a<ei ~ giving bond q the
fSW 4 -rcts hc Therefore requests MI persons in
st 4 20 the estate o. saii deceased to make IN
tnr iists payment, aud those who4hAye any de-
mauls ther,On 10 exhibit the same IN
CHARLES II. TtBBErrs.
oct 10 "a. lSS3
THE Subscriber hereby gives Public Notice that
she has been daiv appointed bv the Hon. Judge
Probate for the County Of ONf0ri, sni assumed
the trust OF adniuistrair'N ofthe estate Of
CHARLES X LOCKE lat~ Of ethel,
n sait Couatv. decea.ed by giving b nd as the
law directs she therefore requests all persons In
debisd % the estate OF said dec ssed 20 make im
me tate payment. and those who have any de-
mands thereon 20 exhibit the same %
SUSAN H..LoCkE.
Oct ID lssR.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-10-30

An OK team is singularly symbolic OF
courtship aud marriage, for It begins with
q bow, continues with ring and yoke,
progresses with Q tongue, and ends by pre-.
sent.ng to the world the picture Of a goad'
"a vatp
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-10-30

II was rather cowardly in the ap'plrIy
To strike little fellow like Tom Thumb
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-10-30
To REPAIR DAMAGES.

Dear lady, there is probably no use tell
ing you that fashionable life In great
city Is q rough one on your beauty: Late
hours, loss OF sleep, and mental excitement
viii leave you by and by shorn OF those
beautiful tresses which drew lovers around
You In other years. Artificial substitutes
can never pass for those rich and glossy
locks. Parker's Hair Balsan will stop
your hair from falling out. restore Its nat
ural color and softness, aud prove cleans.
ing and beneficial to the scalp.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1883-01-27
M. BAI.fY AND EDUCATION.

Our W. H. Bailey is recognized
rs one Of The leading members OF
the lower house Of our legislature,
being chairman of the committee #
the Judiciary and is a good debater,
always ready.
We regret to see that Mr.. Bailey
opposed the resolution asking Con
gress to give us money to help edu-
cate our children.
Mr.. Bailey had only two or three
others to vote with him, but was
not sati, SIZED with almost an unani-
nous vote against him, but entered
u protest, lie lat thing he could do
against measure that is generally
fl ored especially in the South
fhe O,~rUy short time since
lyl one a tie most sensible and
Il ac articles We nave yet seen in la
vor Of the measure. Wonder what
he thinks Of Mr. Balcy's course.
Truly, we must educate. 1t is the
only way the Negro problem" can
be solved, and white men should not
allow their prejudices to carry them
so far as to deprive poor white chill
dren Of this money rather allow tha
colored child to have his share. Mr.
Bailey fails 10 represent Mecklen
burg county in this particular.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1883-01-27
OUR LAST ISSUE.

The MESSENGER was issued last
week against many odds. So many
and so great were the difficulties
that we forgot to apologizeto our
readers for. being two weeks late
and having Two dates. The causes
were After getting one side of our
paper printed, the moving Of the
Observer office, where we get our
work done. destroyed all hope as no
other office could do it and we could
not ourselves. But just rs soon as
all of our subscribers pay up we
shall have an outfit of our own and
will be able To do our own work.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1883-01-27

We have received copy OF the
"Coorcd American Journal, a TWEEN
ty-f,ur page magazine, published in
Palestine, Texas. c. w. Porter is
editor. 1t is a well gotten up, neat
ly printed magazine, and is filled
with Interesting, original reading
matter. 1t steers clear Of politics,
and we wish them success, even
more than the most sanguinc have
expected. 1t is published monthly,
for $3.50 per car.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1883-01-27

~ ~ n, I'M business now efore the pubic
HNklU You can make money faster at
RuNH work for us than a. anything else.
nHVU apital not needed Ne viii start
HAlIlyL you ST. a day and upwards made
- Nv at home by the industrieus Men.
women boys and girls wanted everywhere TO
work iof us Now is the time You eau work
in spale time only, or give your whOie time 10
the business You can live at home and do the
work No other business will pay you as we'll
No one can fail to make nOrmous pay "l en-
gazing at once tly outfit and terms free.
Money made last. easily, and hOnorably.
address TRUE q O., augusta, a;ne,
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1883-01-27

OSCAR E JONES, ........ Traye ing Agent
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1883-01-27
For the Messenger.
Our Chester Letter.
CHESTER. Jan. 24th, 1888.
But yon1er comes IN. King of day.
.iniclnn In the easf ~

n
But yon1er comes III. King of day.
Il 'ioicng in the east r.
Many a glad heart hailed the
sun with the poets delight as he
came forth in brilliant splendor on
last Monday morning for the first
ime in several days. Sunshine
here is like an oasis in desert at-
er such a rainy spell as thai
through which we have just passed
christmas has gone, and the mcrri
ment and amusements and crowds
which generally enlivcn towns
about that season and two or three
weeks after, are numbered with the
past.
Our town is getting rid Of the
bar-rooms by degrees only one
now remains. and it will close ';siae
die" in April. The above result was
achieved by special act of the
Legislature, at the request of the
leading citizens of Chester Would
TO God that the people could send
Representatives to the several State
Legislatures, and Congress had
moral courage enough to give the
death blow to the whskey question
in this country.
The Catawba oil mill, large
three-story structure for the manu-
tacture Of cotton seed into oil. be-
gan operation on the first inst. 1t
is said to be doing a thriving
business. 1t now runs both night
and day, keeping two sets of hands
alternately employed. Many look
forward to see cotton seed oil SUI
percede lard for cooking purposes.
The mill here prepares it in its
rough state. 1t is sent elsewhere
to receive the finishing touch"
Brainard Institute. the graded
grammar and scientific school for
the benefit Of the colored people,
has Il large attendance of students.
More than two hundred are in at
tendance The accommodation for
ladies are excellent. The young
men have formed a literary associa-
ton for the Improvement of their
vocal faculties, etc. 1t is called
GUneh Lyceum, in memorium of
Rev. IL. II. Garnett, d. d., late U.
5, Minister to Liberia.
The continued wet sea son hes
greatly cut short the grain Gro
for this year. Many failed 20 SO,
Il half crop.
Four young mea aud a young la
dy has recently gone from this
State to Zion Wesley Institute, and
several more are soon to go. The
Lancaster High School is. being
pushed ahead und the able man
agement Of Mr.. Jas. S. Mccain. A
large number Of students are attend
ing. This school is destined to be
one Of the schools Of the South.
Wood haulers have their own
prices for wood just now.
Prof II. A. Green, formerly of
Atco, N. j., hut now associated
with Brainald Institute, has one of
he finest collections of minerals in
the South. He occupies the scien-
life and rhetoric chair in the above
institution; and the boys all think
that he is proving shakcspeare's as
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1883-01-27
WANTED, AGENTS.
FREDERICK DOUGLAS.

Written hy himself; Is full page illnsirs
tons: pre- 5 a, Our vals.'l' ncle T m
abin" Ia IhrI-rg and r''mant interes
with the did charm thai eve Y word
true A m-rv-ous story ms 81 graphlcaliy
10 d and of grea' historic va'ue. This W
um- wi'l e-gerlv soug',i for ny The u
ired-. thou and> who h We watched th'
remarkable carer, a, d have been thru Ct
nv the .. oou-nc.- q this ,nrerful man
Extra terms 30 southern Agents.
PARK PU & ISHING co,
7-29-9m Hartf,. d. Conn.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1883-01-27
WHERE o TeADE.

We intend to act as a free agent
for all Of our advertisers. We mr.
urgently request our readers to look
in or columns tor places to trade
Think TOR a moment who you trad,
witt. These, our advertisers are
your friends.
fyou wani slara AMI a hair
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1883-01-27

cut by polite and experienced work
men, in neat and comfortable shop
go to
JOHN S. HENDERsoN's.
For candies, bread, cakes, nuts
and everything in the confectionery
line go to the place they are made
and are always fresh that place is
G.. IL. DgLLs
For sugar, coffee, flour, fruits and
all kinds of groceries and country
produce, chickens. eggs, butter &c,
go to.
A. W. CALvINs.
Then you get sick some times, or
you want nice cologne, garden seeds
and drugs. For everything in the
druggist line go to
DIR. WIDDERs OR WILSON & BURwELL
on east Trade street.
We are not dealing in dry goods,
hats nor shoes yet, but hope to in a
few weeks, as soon as the spring
goods come in.
Ifyou want buggy call on us
and we will try to suit you.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1883-01-27

scrtion relating to finding Sermons
in stone, and good in everything"
True, Mr.. L. NJ LoOmis in a mathe-
NAUTICAL chair. and Prot. Green in a
scientific chair, would honor any
Institution in the land. More anon.
C.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1883-01-27

Short correspondent of irterest +" , c
general pnblc IA S icifed, hui d'rt b di>
appointed If you fai to see your production
IN our colum $. Wearen t esp y
he ews OF Gorrtspopr cents. ANONYMOUS
commune atious 90 to the waste basket.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1883-01-27
SATURDAY, JAN. 81, 1883.
Corresponding Edlrrrs.

GEO. w CLIFTON, ....Chester, >. 2
ED. L THORN TON $500. Washington, ID. L.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1883-01-27

nnN N Great chance to make money
Hill Ia those who always take advan.
uUN ~ tage of the good chances i0r
M1NE making money that are offered
HabNiNE Agenerally become wealthy while
~ - n - Those who do not improve such
chances remanin poverty. Mewant many men,
womeIi, boys and girls to work for US right in
their own localities ANY one can do the work
properly from the first start. The business will
pay more than ten times ordinary wages tx
peIsive out fit furnished free 40 one VIII en-.
cages fails to make money rapidly You en- ie-
vote your whole tine to t e work. or only Your
spare moments. Full information and al That
is needed sent I. ee. Address TINso> .,
Portland ale.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1883-01-27

Mr.. Oscar +. Jones Of Whining
ton is our travelling agent, and is
authorized tosolicit and collect sub
scriptions and advertisements.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1883-01-27

Il N N week in your own town 5uGtft
COnohO free No risk Everything new ap
Y In In tal not requ red will furnish you
.MHNNn everything Many are making FOR
yDEUNH tunes Ladies' make as muc!. I men,
n wv and boys and girls gr at pay Reader,
If YOU want a business at which YOU can make
gaeat nav all the time you work, write for par
ticuaTs to IL HALLEIr 4 co. Portland Maine.
Sly
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1883-01-27

II You don't get y"ur aper at the proper
tine please tell us at Uuce.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1883-01-27

All money must be sent by registered let
ter OF money orJer.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1883-01-27

Each oT the above trains connect with the g..
K \ Airline i,r aleigh Noirains leave laf
OIIe. fur wilmington, on saturday nor - lining
o. Oh Sunday
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-03-19
sunday River Dispatches.

Cincinnati, March 18-Arr;rod.
Mary Houston, r. r. Springer VIII
). Hays, New Orleans. Passed M.
Jennie Campbell, New Orleans 10
Schenck, New Orleans.
Cairo, March l8.-Departed. Cons
Miller, Memphis, . m; Alice Brown
st, Louis, pm; Helena. ST. Lonis ?
pm; Mary Michel, Ohio, 4 D M:
iourey, 81. Louis. 6 p, m; Baum. Gin.
oinuati. RfSer 30 feet and fslI;n9.
fair aud pleasant. "s'
Pittsburg, March 18-Rivey & goo,
= i st and falling; pleasant.
81. Louis. March l8.-Arrivs5.
centennial, New Orleans. DepartoS.
None. River fallen Z inches. now 10
feet 3 inches by tho gauge Ver ~
WINDY and cold to. night and will lree..
before morning. ee""
louisville, March l9.-Riverf all;r,
slowly and is s feet 3 inches h H.
evansville, Cincinnati; Vint ShiSs
kie' Cincinnati, Memphis; viii Kvle
Cincinnati, Now Orleans VIII q
Hays, New Orleans, Cincinnati -
NlckSburg, March lS.-River sta,
tl,onary Departed; Chouteau. Mem,
pm. q
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-03-19
lninthTAmanf NnfAa.

The street car company's fcrcsl
were prepared TO begin work on love-
Main street this morning, with a view
of getting it in condition to run theil
cars through to the end Of tho line
but the unfavOrable change Of tn,
weather will cause a postpOnemeul
for day or two.
The fertiliEing company, recent,
organized In this city, contemplat,
erecting works for the manufacture o
material, near the mouth Of Bayou
GayOso, provided suitable arrange,
ments can be made with the city re-
garding the laying of track to enabl,
them to transport their stuff.
Mr.. W. N. Brown, President Of tht
Vanderbilt Insurance Company, il
engaged in remodeIing his residence
No. 81 Union street, beyond til,
Charleston railway crossing, and wher
the new front is completed, it will
rank among tho sty lish homes Of ouI
city.
Mr.. James P. Day, the we'll known
cotton merchant, now residing at 36s
Union street, has purchased for So.
600 the Nooe property on the north.
west corner Of Madison aud Fourth
streets. The mansion in its time has
been among the most fashionable
in the city, and is still well
preserved. The purchaser con-
templates thorough overhauling and
remOdeling Of the premises, and when
the work is complete it will present a
modern style of architecture, and Il
is to be used as a family residence BY
Mr. Day. The lot on which the house
stands has a wide front on Madison
street and extends back to the alley
l48 feet. In the inflated season OF
some eighteen years ago this property
was assessed for taxation at the rate
Of $4,000, and at the time Of the re-
cent purchase overdue back taxes
amounting to $1,000 encountered it,
but it is understood that this burden
has been compromised and arranged
in manner satisfactory to all con /.
cerned.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-03-19
CSC
Unlaundried Shirts,
Reinforced.
Best in the city at
GOLD SMITHS,
3Is MAIN STREET.
3ls MAIN SIRE EFT.

Receipts Reported TO the Mer-
chants Exchange To-Day.
Per Memphis aud Charleston rail,
road car meat, 2 do lumber, ! do
cedar pOsts, 2 bales bagging, 45 bxs
breakfast bacon, l55 SKIS coffee, 90
pkgs eggs: lo6 bbls -four, l25 do whis
Ks. 1873 pkgs tobacco, % cattle.
Per Mississippi aud Tennessee rail.
rOad-8O bbls sugar, q do molasses,
pkgs tobacco, Isl SKIS cotton seed, !
gar Do,
Per Memphis and Little Rock rail.
road ITO bales hay.
Per Louisville and Nashville rail.
roads, cars meat, 10 SKIS peas, 8 pkss
butter, IS do eggs, pcs bngsiDs, Ii
tcs bacon, q bbIs whisky, Is do pota.
toes, ga SKIS do, 10 pkgs tobacco, rs
mules.
Per Chesapeake: Ohio and South.
western railroads. cars meat, d.
lumber, l do cotton seed, 10 bxs b
saepH, q pksS eggs, 1875 bbls Go7r, 3 dc
whisky, 7 SKIS oats, Is pkgs tobacco,
hogs.
Per steamer Guiding Star-lO bxt
b bacon, 10 tcs do, 10 pkgs do, loo
bbls -four, liz do potatoes, So key,
nails.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-03-19
CHEW BLACK HAWK,
H. ESCH, Sole Agent.
BABY CARRIAGES.
A Large Assortment
Of Latest Designs,
Just Received BY
ARMSTRONG, S2i MAIN.
Kicked the Keg,

AAcAeu the Aeg.
Late yesterday afternoon Charlie
Chloe, living at l25 Union street, went
into shed room next his saloon and
discovered an old darky named Joe
Peters hanging by rope from the
rafters. He whipped out bis knife
and cut him down. Lite was almost
extinct. but after hard work the
would-be angel was fully restored. He
had mounted keg, tied rope around
his throat and kicked the key away
with his feet. He was tried for luuacy
to-day, but appeared perfectly calm
and very sorry. He assigned no
cause, but stated that he was weary
and wanted to die. He was old
enough to die, but hardly pretty
enough Tor a seraph.