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Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1883-08-23
.csurtshi , in Georgia.
[Sayannah Record.

When a Georgia father found
out that his John was sparkling
n certain farmers daughter for
a year or more without settling
any question. he called him out
behind the hay stack and said
to him, John do you love. Gu
san TucIseri Il guss / do, dad
And does she love your That's
what / Dunno, and Pm afraid to
AJAX her. well, you'd better
throw out few hints to night
and find outs It's no use wear.
ing ont boot leather unless you
are going to marry her. That
night at 10 o'clock John came
home a wreck. His face was
all scratched up, his ear was
bleeding his hat gone, and bis
back was covered with mud,
John! John what on earth is
the matter Y exclaimed the man,
laying down his paper. sBir
over to fuckers was the reply
sAnd--and--and / threw out q
few hints TO Susan, sWhaI
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1883-08-23
Re- Al Estate Fer Sale.

We offer for sale the following
property. all Of which can be
bought al reasonable prices, and
some for much less than its val
ue:
The two story brick store on
south side Of public square, ~ OS
ford, Miss, lately occupied by
u. Cook as 0 furniture store.
one vacant lot A feet square on
east side or South street IN ox-
ford, lies Just south Of the store
OF D.. Mages & %,
The two story, iron front, brick
store, on South side Of publlc
square i, Oxford, Miss, now occa-
lpied by u. Mayes & Go. Pais =
one Of the handsomest and most
desirable store houses in 0xford.
A new aud improved residence
In Oxford, Miss, ON College Hill
street, beyond the rail road. Has
fonr rooms, two servants rooms.
i good well, fencing, etc. ETC., ali
new.
A tract Of land containing l60
acres, on Woodson's Ridge, Lac
| Faycttc Co, Miss, about five miles
north q oxford; known as the
Burnett place. Can be bought
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1883-08-23
MAYRs 81 BEANHAM.
Plantation for Sale.

1000 acres OF dne land, just two
miles north of Torrance, Miss, on
the III. Central Railroad. Most
.of this land is very rich bottom
lind, and owing to its location, the
timber on It alone is worth twice
the price asked fer the place. Be.
sides being a hne cotton planta
lion, lit is unusually. well adapted
10 stock purposes. 1t is well
watered and improved, among 9th
eli Improvements beiug a utw gin
house and press. Any one drsir-
;ng "a engage il fagmiag OF stock
rasiag wg 6aa it 70 his advantage
Is exa nine this place. It is fer
ale lteensc It's present. owners
asshh 10 9iee Il his personal At
t~rnifan, CaH 10 loeght cheer
Enr iasss.er pagsicalars cali oN
MAges y HnANlfAM.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1883-08-23

Al very desirable house and lot
in the north fast portion Of Oxford;
House contains . rooms and hall.
lot Includes three acres Of ground.
rlsere Is also a good kitchen, two
servants rooms, smoke. house, good
cistern. fne garden. ana fences en-
closing and dividing the entire
premises. House and all improve
ments in excellent repair. Can be
bought cheap. A bargain to any
one who has really money 10 pay
for u home.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1883-08-23
M.AYES & BRANHAM,
REAL ESTATE AGENTS
Oxford, Miss.

win advertise lands and real estate, and II not SOLD ~ no.
charge anything. If sold, will charge commissions at ~ rate y
Ten per cent on the first $1,000, five per cent on the excess up u
$4,000. and two and a half per cent on all over sfoo0.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1883-08-23
The Bud o~fPromise.
us this the placer

ed satin to match a dress, or n
new kind of c~arpet-sweeper,
that will never by any possibilI
ty keep in working order three
consecutive days, you are joy
sailing away on the wrong
track, bnt If you would like an
editor
"That's it,n said the young la
day. II want to see an editor,
I guess 1t is the literary editor.
/ saw such a sweet verse in the
Tribune the other day. II went
like this:
"The bloom on the heather is
fading darling,
The moorlands are crimson gold
God grant we may live together
Together iii we grow oId.r
"Well," said the horse report
or, .'onr.bloom on.the-heather
editor is ont just now, but may
be some Of the rest Of us could
attend to your case. What is it
you want9"
II am going to graduate next
month, sir,"said the young lady,
sand I've got to read an essay.
Isn't it fnnny7r
ut will be, very responded
the personal friend of st. Jul
len.
land / thought" continued
the young lady, shat perhaps
the literary editor would give
some advice about the sub
ject ofmy essay and the general
manner in which it should be
treated. But possibly you
could do it just as well,v and
the coming graduate smiled a
sweet encouraging smile.
Il guess likely | could" was
the reply. "You've got your
dress made, ] supposed"
"Yes sir"
swell, that's q good deal.
What were yon thinking Of writ
ing abouti
II don't exactly know, sir.
Fiat was what puzzled me
"Thc Bud of Promise racket
. q pretty good ope,' said the
aThe whatln
thin Bud Of Promise racket.
It's a daisy scheme for girl grad
nates.n
"Could you tell me,' asked
he young lady in a h~esitatin 6
manner, "about this
Racket suggested the horae
reporter.
"About this rae ket.n
"Oh, certainly. You want to
start the essay with a few re.
marks about spring being the
most beautiful season Of the
year-t 0 time when the tender
blades OF grass, kissed by the
dews of Heaven and warmed by
the kindly rays ofthe sun, peep
forth. at first timidly, and then
in all the royal splendor oftheir
vivid colors, from the bosom Of
the Garth that was such q while
ago wrapped in the mantle of
snowy whiteness and fast bound
IN the chilly arms ofhoary head
ed cid winter. Then say that as
the gla d sunshine leaps through
the bits Of foliage that begin TO
come out and cast their grateful
shade npon the earth, they fall
upon the budsthat arc loadina
the fruit trees, aud soon on ev-
cry brunch the buds ripen and
burst forth in d wealth OF floral
lovsliness. Then compare the
maiden just stepping forth from
the precincts Of the school, and
gazing with wistfnl, eager eyes
ont into the world With the lit
lie bud upon tho tree, and say
that she, too, by tho aid Of the
sunlight which comes from edu-
cation, will sood develop into a
woman, that priceless gift Of
God to man, and ever cast about
him only the holy light of1ove.
That onght 70 fetch 'em.D
1T sounds nice, doesn't it,
said tho young lady.
"Iou bet II does, sis. OF
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1883-08-23

portion Of the town Of Oxford,
Mississippi and known as the
Lundie Min. Can be bought very
cheap, and If purchaser desires he
can buy or rent = good, eomioFta-
bic, new dwelling house on the lot
adjoining the property. Water for
min purposes plentiful aad con
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1883-08-23

Oxford is the Educational and Business center of the State,
having the State University, Union Female College and other
ississippi located here. 1t is one of the largest shipping points
ia North Mississippi and a place of unusual business activity.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1883-01-19
4 Huge Cinnamon Rear

l.acerated and tore George Barker.
near Leadville, last winter. DR.. w.
h. Leonard said. IL cured his cruel
wounds with two boxes OF Browns
Arnica Salve. and without IA scar
You should have a box of Brown
Arnica Salve always in the house. 1t
removes inflammation. and heals
wherever the skin is broken. Ii YOUR
druggist does not have it. send -
cents in stamps to the Brown Medi-
cine Company, Leavenworth. Kansas,
and they will send box bv return
mail. For sale by |. |. Lewis 4 Son.
ketchum; DIR. Brock. Bellevue. and
J. A. Rupert, Haley, Idaho.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1883-01-19
GRAND CENTRAL HOTEL,
ISAAC CULP,- Proprietor.
HALEY. IDAHO.
The LARGEST and Most C0nu0Qi0g Hotel on Wood River
Wannsrr
uguus al lct II rt
Transient Rates. $3.50 to $500 per Day. according to Room
BOARD, So per Week. MEALS, SO Cts.
For Sale.
THE BLACK MARI. HoosIER GIRL.


Fifteen and a half l5's) hands high seven =
wears old next spring, very handsome and a,trac-
tivr in appearance. perfectly safe and reliable for
and sound, withou, spot or blemiSh: has never had
envy regular handling. has no record. and has
shown private trials very fast for Areen one;
wears no boots or weights, and Will make a valua-
bic mare either for track or breeding purposes and
If properly handled this asuG Will make trotter
sure. As road mare she has very few equals and
he suptriors. a. in addition II her >pet she has
gentle. even disposition and good lasting qualities
PFpISEEE-Slred by Messenger Star, son IF
hnlcSerhoCher. son II RySayks Hsubletopiau Il r>t
oaln Belle Paraee record 2:}5 by Fitch's Ham
hlctonian: second dam by New York Black Hawk
son Of Long Island Black Hawk, Sd, dam by An
drew Jackson. etc. Messenger Stars dam was
Nellie Suits 10y Seeleys American star, who sired
the dams Of more fast trutters than any two other
horses in the world second dam by Ohio Eclipse
son # American Eclipse: kuicktrbocker'> dan.
Lady Patchen Mood by George VI patchen
SON Of Cassiu> VI. Clay. Lady pstchrn : dam was
hy Abdailah the sire OF Ryskyk's Hamble,onian.
This mare runs TO imp. Messenger /, times.
Also, soRREL billy.
Foalel May lS76. sired by Red Buck. Pacing rec
ord. 2.4l H., rrel BILLY is double. gated bald
lace and three white leg. fine name AMI tail per
fectly sound and gentle-any child can drive him
true in all harness has wonderful endurance. and
is in--looking: i thoroughly broke. and great
weight pnlirr. viii MAKE very fast pole horse
goes steady and level and stropE. snd can show
!nore speed tA@n auy green horse in the country.
The horses were shipped from the East last
spring. are aycsinatel and i'll good condition, and
IN .vcry respect 7, +, resented.
Prices rc.> enabie. far further information alp
ply T. { =. tAON.
j@dlm lia.ir!. Idaho.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1883-01-19
Hear What the Deaf Saw

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| have no unearthly noises Ill my head and hear
much better.
have been greatly bene dtcd.
My deafness helped great desl-think another
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My hearing IS lluch benefited.
have received untold benefit.
My hearing l. improving.
II Is giving good satisfaction.
Have been greatly benefited. and am reioiced
that SAW the notice of it.
Its virtues are unque>tionahle and its curative
character absolute, as the writer can personally
testify. both from exptr ience and observation
Write at once 10 HAYLoCK X JENNEY. Dey street
New York. enclosing 81 .Go. and you will receive by
return remedy that Will enable YOU 10 hear like
ybody else. and whose curative effects Will be
permanent. You will never regret doing -. -
Editor of Mercantile Review.
~ To avoid loss i'll the mails please send money
by he -i>tered Letter.
Only imported by HAYLoCK X JENNY.
sole Agents for America. Dey street. y. Y.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1883-01-19
WOOD RIVER TIMES
is THE
REPRESENTATIVE NEWSPAPER OF THE GREAT N
RIVER MINING REGION.

1t circuates throughout the United States and Canada
than other paper published in the rapidly
ing Territory of ldalo and its circulation is
Treble that Other Wood River Papers Comb
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1883-01-19
FITS, EPILEPSY,
OR
F A / LIN 6 SICK N ES S

Permanently curel-no hUmhuo-ty OBJ, month :
usus Of pr tr0rsr,i's Celebrated lnfsllible Fit
Powers. To convince >Utttrt that these pow
dtr> VIII do sil We rla n for them We will send
them 10y mail pot psi0, tree trial box. Al Or.
Goulald l. the only physician that mas ever made
this Il,t~se special study, and a. To- our knawl-
tyig" thousands have been permanently cured by
'ue ~ 81 these Powders. We viii guarantee :
POEMS cent ,nre IA every cs>e or refund you a.,
monty expended. All sufferers should give these
Powders an esry trial. and he convinced If then
curative powers.
Price. Tor large box $500 or boxes for >lo.Oa
sent 10y mail L. shy part ~ the United States ur
tanaa. IN rtcelltut price. or 10y express. {. O. l..
Address. ASH ROBBINS
oSw.N SO Fulton ST Brooklyn. y l.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1883-01-19
Dissolution Of Co.PartlerSlip.

NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE FIRM
OF ]. .. SWIFT K CO, doing business in Altu.
rss county Idahs Territory, is this day dissolved
by mutual consent.
T. +. Cloheey and W. H. Greeuhow. as co-part-
ners, Will continue business at Ketchum and Mul-
doom under the firm name and style If T. F. Cloh.
ecy Co.. assuming sil liabilities and collect,g
all accounts of the HALEY. Ketchum. Cisleua and
Muldoon branches.
J o, swift and Z. NJ. wilson as co.partner.
will continue business at Bullion under the firm
liabilities and collecting all accounts of that
branch.
tSign"ll J. Q. SWIFT,
f. NJ. WILSON.
T. E. CLOHECY.
W. H. 6REENHow.
Janusry /, ISIS. jaiml
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1883-01-19

business now he FORE the pub
he Aoit can make no1ev
faster 81 work for Us thai At
anything else. Capital not
needed. We vii, start ven.
<ls 4 ttsy snA nDv,n} n,,i.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1883-01-19
The Weekly Times

Is carefully compiled from the columns Of the DAILY TIMES
tain all the articles relating the Mines Mills Smelters
general progress of this region which appear the DAILY
sheet 24x3G and the price of subscription only THREE DO
PER YEAR, ONE DOLLAR AND A lIALF per hafyear
by mail, postpaid. receipt of price.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1883-01-19
TERMS Of Subscription:

The DAILY TIMES is delivered by carrier in HALEY,
Bellevue and Ketchum for so per week payable the
is by mail receipt of $40 for year. $40
s. for three months.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1883-01-19
bE;SS' I

home 10y the industrious Men. women hovs ard
girls wanted everywhere - work for us Now is
the time. You can work in spare time only or
give your whole time "a the business You can
i've 81 h me and do the work No other business
VIII pay you nearly as we'll Ne one can fail a.
make enormous pay by engaging Al once Costly
"ntht SUD terms free Money made fast easily
snd henor,hly. Address TRrE X Co. Augusta
Main
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1883-01-19

TIE fine WASHINGTON HAND-PRESS upon
which the DAILY and WKrkLY Woop RIVER TINES
are printed is for sale.
II can print an S-column paper. is nearly new.
and in good working order Reason for selling
Tn. rIIEs needs a steam power press.
Cali on address:
r + PICOTTE.
Publisher.
HALEY, Idaho. July %. lss2.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1883-01-19
As An ADVERTISING MEDIUM
The Wood River Tim
DAILY AND WEEKLY


Makes claim whatever and leaves that subterfuge less
publications. But in subsanaton of its claim be the repre-
paper of this region it point proudly its record Found
18th of June 1881. weekly, in LESS THAN ELEVEN
it had grown into DAILY and WEEKLY with Geographic
brought in 100 miles by stage and published daily mo
of $500
The WOOD RIVER TIMES is published at HAL
of the vast and rich Aturas county, the chosen
of the Wood River Branch of the Oregon Short Line
and the Commercial Political and Social Metropolis OFT
River and Sawtooth Region
- ALL ADVERTISEMENTS published in both
and WEEKLY TIMES, unless otherwise ordered.
For rates, apply the Office of regular patron
T. e. PICOTTE, Publisbf
HALEY, I'D IA
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1883-05-15
FACTS.

Those contemplating a trip westward
will certainly do we'll to carefully con.
sult the time tables Of the Baltimore and
Ohio road. Its celebrated fast trains,
its sure connections, and rates always as
low as the lowest, make it beyond all
controversy the best line west. Colo
nists are carried in first class cars on fast
trains, and every possible care is taken
to Insure comfort and convenience.
Trains run through without change Of
sars to Chicago, where direct connection
is made with al leading lines to the
west, northwest and southwest, making
hut single change of cars to Iowa,
R,usss, Nebraska, Texas, Minnesota,
90. No other line can offer sach advan-
tages as the Baltimore and Ohio.-I:s
costs but very little time and trouble
to learn this, and in the end may lead
to tie saving Of much Of both as well as
money. Above all things do not pur-
chase tickets before having talk or re-
ceiving letter from one of the B. L o,
Agents. A letter addressed to W. E,
Reppert, Columbus, Ohio; to J T. Lane,
Wheeling. W. Va, to j. A. Webb. Fos-
toria, Ohio; to T. A. Lee GAINESVILLE
Ohio, or call upon either of these gen.
tlemen will lead to thorough informa-
ton as to all necessary details of time
,csnnsctions. fares, baggage, etc.. etc.
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Facts From History.

Killiam the Conquoror originated the
eurfew bell. which was rung at eight
o'clock In the evening, to warn the peo-
ole to put ont their fires and candles
q law made with the good intention Of
preventing the terrible CONGREGATIONS
thst often happened in the towns. when
10 much rod was used in building
During the reign Of William the Con-
aheror, the absurd mode Of trial by or
deal which had been in general use
smony the Saxons, was discontinued,
snd the n ,rman fashion of settling le-
gal differences nv single combat was
brought into England.
In the reign OF William Rufus was
introduced the fashion OF wearing shoes
with long points, turned up before and
ihstpned TO the knee with chain. The
clergy endeavored nv their preaching to
abolish this ridiculous custom; but the
people still persisted in wearing long
points to their shoes, in spite Of all op-
position.
Before the Conquest, surnames we're
not used in England; but the Normans
adopted second name by way OF DIS
!fnetion, and it usually expressed either
some personal quality, as Rufus the
Red. or indicated some post at enurt, or
was the name OF the fam " estste, in
which fast case "de was pre6ke'l.
In the reign Of Henry l., when the
rents we're due. the king made WHIST was
called IS progress" through his estates
accompanied by train Of nohles, knights
sunires, and dcmestics OF all sorts, 81
cooks. confec toner's. ta:lors. BARRIERS
arf others, who travelled on horseback
or In very clumsy vehicles. The "pro.
preas' vas made for this reason, tha
a. the tenants could pay hut very li,tl'
of their taxes in monev. the rest had t.
be taken In "kind"-that is, in cattle
corn, poultry. pigs, or anything els'
they had therefore. as the king could
not fake away all these things, be and
his followers remained at each plsc,
feasting, until they had consumed pro
visions equivalent to the taxes.
Fn The reign Of Henry il, carpets wer'
nos in use, snd It was considered thu
height OF grandeur to have the foorl
strewed with clean straw or rushes every
morning.
Coats of arms were brought into fash
ion in the time OF Richard ! and wer'
sdofted that the knights who wer'
cased in armor. might be known b!
the devices on their shields.
h The reitTo of Henry H., cbarte
was granted 10 the inhs hltants OF New
oasiIh. author zing them to dig for coal
which had not h fore heen much usef
icr feel; but il was bRg time befor
Il came fntn general estfuation. Th
enly people who purchased it for fue
we're brewers, dverp, and others, VIII
required large fires. subsequently To
use Of coal was forbidden on account .
f's smoke
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1883-05-15
One Fool Among Many.

Wrecked by his Untempered Ambi-
tiOn--A Lighthouse on yhe Shoals.
"Iought to have stepped Eve years before
r did: but thought IL wouldn't ame INT to
anything, 30 | kept on. + was g ooS 81
courss-bat who isn't, when ambition and
the chance Of malssag moneT spars him snf
! only hope shall get well enough to digest
another square meal some time without .
rebellion in my stomach"
The speaker was one OF the best known
civil engineers and mining experts in this
sountry; hardy by nature as . buffalo, but
broken down BY hard stndy and the merci-
less lashing administered to his mind and
body by his own hand during the ea,lier
part Of mis- career At sfty he Is premature
ly gray, bent In iorm and dispirited. Dys.
pepsia did it-Dyspepsia, the sslf-inHicted
curse Of the American in every department
Of toll.
81 am thirty-avs years old" writes Mr..
Charles u. Watts, Of West somsrs, Putnam
County. IN. Y, md had suffered from dys.
pspsia for fifteen years. Tried everything
At list gave PARxER's GIEesR ToEIc . ohazse
to show whst It could do for me. 1t proved
its ability by cuRIH3 me. recommend It "a
all who are suffering from this dreadful dis
ease" Mr.. 6. B. Cele, druggist, Of Carmel
N. T., certifes to the truth Of Ar. Watts
statement.
Gloom, desrondenoy. hopslessuess, disgas'
with all labor, sleeplessness, horrid dreami
to render bed time like the hour Of execu.
ton 20 q eriminal--these are some Of Dys-
pepsia's foot prints. The Dyspeptic knows
xhat cOleridge meant when he said: "Nigh
is nay hsll" PARKBR's G NIGER ToNIe:eus
Dyspepsia, purides the Blood, dispersei
Rheumatism and all chronic ailments. Fri
css, SO cents and 20. bottle. HIscox l. Co
Nav York.
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Peter Cooperrs Policy.

On bis ninetieth birthday Mr.. Cooper
vss interviewed
"First tell me how Won managed to
live 90 long: what advice would you
sive to Young people to help them to
Eve to be ninety"
81 shc uld put it in two Words-live
soberly and righteously," said Mr..
Cooper.
"One more suestina, Mr.. Cooper.
: How did you get rich 2"
"fn the FIRST place. learned three
trades. ] learned to he a brewer, q
coach. maker and machinist, oil before
/ was twenty one years old. ] worked
three years a, 81 so day, and ! saved
enough ont OF that to get start in life
Rwas making machines to shear cloth
Then Though, the patent right OF the
nschipe; and made them for sale. Thil
was before the war OF f8Tz
"what q neral rule have you adopted
in business r. Was asked.
"Mvrula was pay as you CO. l can
ssunemher- iiie time when any man coult
not irsvs forth asking nhas 7 owed
Another iiring D wish TO say: All th
meney Fever made was in mpohsnica
busipsss and no. IN speculation"
or Mr., Cooper's philanthropic work
tbere is not room TO recount them. Hi
greatest is Cooper's Institute, whicl
building. costing 100000, contain
schools of art, science and letters, ii
brsries, reading-rooms and cabinets; ant
there are able professors and teacher
employed at an expense Of over ESQ, ,OO'
A wear. Here indRstrieas men and "o
men may perfect their knowledge in an
department of practical science or ari
AS work of benevolencs it is unsur
passed, and upon Il tha founders fam
will ever endure.