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The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1883-03-02
ELDER NOSE KITE.
His Hair Breadth Escapes from Seen and
Unseen Foes.


Troy KANSAS CHIF, Jan. IS, 'S3.
Most of our older citizens we'll re-
member Nose Kite (who lived in
Petersburg Bottom), the hero of our
states early political history, who was
of stalwart build and powerful ply
iique; who in 1858 led colony of
our people to Pixies Peak who
fought the Indians on the plains and
was shot through the body T; who on
his return here after the rebellion,
was converted and baptised by Elder
Henshall, of the Christian chuch at
Petersburg Bottom, and became re-
vival preacher of celebrity all through
this section. They will also recall
the fact that, attacked with consump-
ton and reduced to skeleton, he
was obliged to remove to the Rockies
in the hope of saving his life. None
thought he would succeed. Last fall,
however, the editor Of this paper met
him at the head of the Republican
river, bigger and more robust than
ever. "Why, thought you had
died of consumption long, long ago,
Elder ?"
"Me ? / never had consumption,
man though people thought that
was what allied me, and thought so
myself. But the doctors had sent
me on wild-goose chase after a
dozen other diseases, just as fatal,
and this was the widest one of all. Z"
The good Elder then recounted
to us in a charming vein, his many
adventures in the rough and ready
life he had led, "but," he said, ere
markable as you may think my war
like life has been, have much
more interesting story to tell yon."
"You know what rough, noisy
fellow use to be; and | could stand
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1883-03-02

Social life in Washington is not small
element in politics. For instance, when
the Saginaw lumbermen were here Sena-
tor and Mrs Conger entertained them
handsomely at their residence. Mr.. and
Mrs. Burrows subsequently received them
in the private parlors of the National hotel
and the delegation returned enthusiastic
for Conger and Burrows. Mrs. Conger
and Mrs. Burrows are the leading saciety
ladies of the Michigan delegation. They,
with Mrs. Lord and Mrs. Weber, have
regular reception days Mrs. Willis oc-
casionally gives an elegant dinner to the
friends of herself and husband, while Mrs.
Lacey and daughters are much admired
in society. Mrs. Rich is one of those
good home bodies whose looks and acts
carry one back to the days Of early child
hood when loving mother cheered the
family group with acts of kindness at
every turn. Availability and sincerity are
on her face and she entertains her guests
with an unostentation that is always n
true welcome. Mrs. Burrows is young,
handsome, and the very essence of good
nature and sprightliness. She is bril-
liant conversationalist and irresistibly
makes friends for herself
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1883-03-02
Something New,

On Monday, says the Dublin, Ca,
Post, young Mr.. Watson stepped into a
drug store, and asked for chlorate of
potash TO use on the mouth of his
brother, who, he said, was salivated.
How did it happenp" we asked,
thinking it good time to point moral
that would put check on popular mis-
apprehension about calomel and cold
water.
90" said he, che took calomel, and,
without thinking, put his hands into
cold water, and it salivated him."
"The cold water had nothing to do
with it." we told him, and asked if his
brother had eaten any fish.
"Yes," he replied, she ate heartily Of
fish after taking the calomel, and sup
pose the fish caused the calomel to sali-
vate him."
.No, the fish had no more to do with
it than the cold water"
"What thenp"
at was the large quantity of salt
Chloride of sodium) on the fish, COM
bining chemically with the calomel
Chloride of mercury and forming BIZ
chloride of mercury Corrosive subli-
mattel. This corrosive sublimate formed
in the laboratory Of the stomach is what
did the mischief. When you take Gallo
mel avoid salt and salty food as you
would the most deadly poison. When
sick people eat salty food they are apt
to drink water freely, and If salivated
they lay the blame on the water. The
only wonder about il is that so many
escape with life. And for the reason
that all who take salt and calomel in
the stomach together are not killed out
right, some scientific men are doubtful
~ to the foregoing theory"
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1883-03-02
An Old Contention Bone.

Gibraltar is constantly being strength
-ened, both by new works and by inn
proved guns in place of the old ones. A
l00-ton Armstrong bre ch-!oader was
brought here from Woolwich two days
ago, and another is expected before the
end of the month. From 5000 to 5000
men are constantly stationed here. AT
present the force consists of four regi-
ments of infantry and one of artillery,
and as much vigilance is displayed by
the military as ii a state of war existed
with their easy-going neighbors of Spain.
Between the possessions of the two
countries is piece of fiat, sandy soil,
about 1900 yards in length and the
same in width, known as the neutral
ground" on either side of which the
English and Spanish sentries have been
ct their posts within sight of each other
ever since the year l704!-N y Tribune.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1883-03-02
The Early Texas Pioneer.

''No, SIR" continued the early settler,
II come here fore the woods were
burned. l like the freedom of the
frontier, an l know would not feel at
home in the streets of n city. / was
born within sight of Stone Mountain, in
Georgia, when the Indians were thar
same as they are on the frontier now.
See that SCARF"
The early settler took off his hat and
showed us a heavy scar running from
the top of his head almost to his left eve
brow. "That thar is what l got from
an Indian tomahawk when was bout
years old. My Oldest brother was
killed, and my father was runnin' to
hide in a corn field, with me in his arms.
when got that. The old man had an
AK in his hand and he split the redskins
head clear to the teeth. Not much civ
ilization bout them diggins; no, SIR"
mot much style about those early
Georgian pioneers, reckonp" said the
reporter.
"Style! Why, was II years old
when got my first pair of boots. Don't
l remember them yaller tops! Folks in
them parts mostly tanned their own
leather, but them was genuine store
boots. They got me into two fights. 1
had to fit with two other boys the first
day put 'em on, and was the under
dog in both fights. The boys didn't
approve of style in them days. l was
man growed fore ever saw an earth
enware plate. We had nothin' but
pewter plates to eat off, and wooden
noggins to drink out of; but, bless you,
we never wanted for somethin' to put in
them. We had lots of bar meat and
cords of all sorts of game. No, we
didn't know nothin' of flour bread-corn
bread was the staple. Whisky! should
say so! Most everybody made their
own, but if you WANT fixed to make it
yourself, you had only to carry a bushel
of corn to neighbours still. and come
back with u demijohn of pure juice.
When we had a corn-shuckin', log
rollin', q house-raisin', or any such
frolic. the whisky just sleshed round like
water. We only got coffee on Sundays,
but we had whisky all the time, and it
was whisky as was whisky not the adj
liberated pizen they call by that name
now. You could have got fullernagoose
on it, and it wouldn't hurt you"
AS the early settler said this he sighed,
wiped his mouth on his shirtsleeve, and
shook his head in regretful sort of
way, indicating his belief that those
good old days when whisky actually
''sloshed around were Teas
SiftinQS.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1883-03-02
Notice of Attachment.
STATE OF MICHIGAN. THE CIRCUIT COUI
FOR THE COITNTV OF SUIAWASSEK

STATE OF MICHIGAN. THE CIRCUIT COURT
FOR THE COUNTY OF SHIAWASSEE.
MATTHIAS L. STEWART AND WILLIAM NJ
FITZPATRICK VS. WILLARD PITTS.-IS AT
TACHMRNT.
Notice is hereby given that on the 3ist day
of January A. ID. 1883, IL writ of attachment
County of Shiawassee at the suit of Matthias
l.. Stewart and William M fitzpatrick, the
above named plaintiffs against the lands, ten.
emcnts, goods andchattles, moneys and effects
of willard Pitts, the defendant above-na
for the sum of two hundred forty one dollars
and seventy three cents, which said writ was
returnable on tuesday, the 9Th day of Febru-
airy, A. ID. 1888, in the February term of the
Circuit Court for said County of Shiawassce
Dated this 10Th day of February A. d., 1883
WIN. M. FITZPATRICK,
Attorney for said Plaintiffs
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1883-03-02
Introducing You to Oleomargarine.

Now, no person with keen sense of
taste can be deceived about Oleomarga-
rine. Butter is pure oil. Put little
in a warm place, and see how quickly
IL liquifies. If the temperature comes
close to boiling, the butter is ''oiled,"
and unfit for food. Try the same ex-
pertinent with oleomargarine. 1t will
not harm it, and you will find it diff
cult to melt it if you drop it in boiling
water. 1t will dissolve ike tallow, not
like butter 1t also cuts like tallow,
with sort of metallic CLINT Oleomar-
garine, if ''havored" with true butter
and made into s'prints," always keeps
the print in the original clear lines.
You can handle it without crushing it.
1t seems as if it had just come off ice.
The first time L ever found it on q
table thought it the handsomest butter
had ever seen. 1t was at the United
States Hotel in Saratoga, where board
was $5 a day. tasted it, could not
swallow it. In two hours my mouth
was sore, poisoned by pyemic germs in
this pretty butter! did not connect
the two things, and continued every
morning to touch the butter to my
tongue, in the vain hope of finding some
thing eatable. After five or six days a
well-known member of the Boston Board
of Trade paused beside my table and
said, "Mrs. Dali, hope you are not
trying to eat that poisonP" And then
1 discovered what the substance was.
The sore mouth continued for four
months! ought to add that oleomar-
Qarine is gritty, though the crit is very
fine, and it will not cream smooth with
sugar or without, like true butter-C ca
roiine II. Dali, in Boston Transcript.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1883-03-02

In Demorest's Monthly Magazine for
March We find great variety of interest
ing articles. Among these are Life in
the Black Forest" antique Gems"
Jenny June continues her pleasant arti.
cles. How We Live in New York, 1"
1.-THE Admiral's Ward" and Current
Topics is both entertaining and instruc-
tive. Every department is replete with
useful and entertaining reading, and the
illustrations are remarkably good, the
frontispiece being fine steel engraving
after the much admired painting twill
ing" by the artist Metzp,acher. AS fam.
lily magazine, Demorest's fulfils every re-
guirement.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1883-03-02
$1,000 Forfeit /!

Having the utmost confidence in itssuperiority
over all others, and after thousands OF tests OF
the most complicated and severest cases we
could find we feel justified in offering TO forfeit
One Thousand Dollars for any case OF Coughs,
colds, sore throat, influenza, hoarseness, bron-
chitis, consumption, in its early stages, whoop.
ing cough and all diseases OF the throat and
lungs, except Asthma, for which we only claim
relief, that we can't cure with Vests Cough
Syrup, when taken according TO directions.
Sample bottles % and 80 cents; large bottles one
dollar. Genuine wrappers only in blue. Sold
by all druggists, or sent by express on receipt
OF price. JOHN g. WEST & co sole proprie-
tors, ISf & 18a w. Madison ST., Chicago, Ills Sole
Agent in Owosso. Il. NJ. BROOKS. Dig VI
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1883-03-02

The Prairie Farmer says that, stem
million dollars are invested in the
dairy interests of the United States.
The products from this capital reach
the magnificent sum of $40, ooo, 900
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1883-03-02

In Ballou's Magazine for March, the
hero in 1.-THE Belle of Australia" Mr..
Themes great story. appears to be in a
peculiar position. He is in the presence
of his prospective father-in-law; and, as
the young man does not wish to marry.
there is a stormy scene and lauhabls
one at the same time. The Chief of the
Melbourne police seems to be taking u
hand in the matter and is using little
coercion TO bring matters to crisis. Mr.
William III. Themes, the author. has now
got his characters well in hand and is max
ing them play some singular parts.
Ballou's is published at % Hawley
street, Boston, at only $3.50 per year, or
Is cents single copy. 1t is handsomely
illustrated Address Themes g. Talbot,
90 Hawley street, Boston Mass
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1883-03-02

For sALE.--A new improved Home
sewing machine at very low figure.
Or I will trade for wood or hay.
Inquire at The TINES Office.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1883-03-02
OLD BERKSHIRE MILLS,
DALTON, Mass, April 81, 80.

DALTON, Mass, APrlI II, 81.
Mr.. Peter Lawler has been a resi-
dent of this town for the past seven
teen years, and in our employ for
for fifteen, and in all these years he
has been good and respected citi-
zen of the town and community. He
has had some chronic disease to our
knowledge for most of the time, but
now claims to be, and is, in apparent
good health.
CHAs. O. Brown, Pres't.
[The wonderful case referred to
above is published in another column
and will prove ofgreat value to thous-
ands of our readers.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1883-03-02

RHEUMATISM POSITIVELY CURED
in the shortest time. Write for free
4o-page pamphlet on rheumatism, to
r. K. Helpenstine, Druggist, Wash
ington, d. c. a
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1883-03-02

any hardship Why on wager, l
have knocked down an OK and a
niue with my fist. l have fought
ruffians, border outlaws and Indians !;
but | wa,
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1883-03-02
ia MANI

GEOGRAPHY COUNTRY
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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1883-07-31

We are glad to learn that there is a
good prospect of success in the effort
which has been On foot for some time,
to erect building for Female Sem
mary on the lot left for the purpose
by the late John Stephenson. Stock
in the enterprise to the amount OF
81 900 has already been taken, and if
81 800 more can be secured, the Di-
rcctors will proceed to put the bull
ding under contract just as soon as
they obtain the legal title to the lot,
which they hope to do in few days.
Now is the time for any who may like
to help forward this enterprise, to
take hold and manifest their interest
in practical way. AS a mere pccu-
MARY investment it will be safe and
profitable, as it will pay yearly div
idcnd of 6 per cent, while it will be-
sides secure for the town and the
county, beginning of what has been
long needed suitable building for a
flrst-class Female Seminary. Per
sons desiring to take stock can make
application to the Secretary, S. S.
Da!garn.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1883-07-31

PRESCRIPTIONS BRING THEN TO Us
This department of our business receives
orr greatest care and attention. and nothing il
spared to make everything connected with it as
complete and pcrfcc: as possible. Nome Eut the
puTest and best Ingredients are ever used The
greatest care and attention to ever the minutcst
details arc Invariably observed. None but ex-
perienccd and thoroughly competent persons
are allowed in this particular department. No
pains is spared to have the prescription pre-
pared from the very best ingredients with cx-
IRENE accuracy IN order that the result may be
PERFECTION. Weinvite your patronage. guar
antceing satisfaction and reasonable charges al
Ill times. GEO 7, LIGUT
October ). 1882. Druggist
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Benz. +. LE1sENE1NG, p. NJ.

I have a few Canary Birds for sale,
"Songsters," and any one wanting a
fine Bird will do we'll to call at Bur
toms Jewelry Store, where he keeps
a full assortment of Watches, Clocks,
Jewelry and Silvcr-Plated Ware, Ac-
cordcons, Violins, Banjos, Pistols,
Cartridges, Caps, Bird Seed, Mock
ing Bird Food, &c. Fly Fans, new
parts made for them and put in order
now is the time to have them re-
paired. Lamp tops cementcd on New
Process. Watches, Clocks and jew
elry repaired cheaper than elsewhere.
Call and see him. Look for the sign
II. A. BURTON, Matchmaker.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1883-07-31

COUNTY ITEMS From the Shop
herdstown Register we clip the follow
ing items:
Criswe1l's Cornet. Band will attend
the Lutheran Reunion at Fishers
Hill, next Thursday.
Mr.. Pentz Syler, etigineer on the
Shenandoah Valley Railroad; on one
of his trips last week lost his pocket
book, containing 5000!
A two-year-old child Of Mr.. J. B.
Osbourn, living near Shenandoah
Junction, died last week from having
been poisoned, it is supposed, by a
snake bite.
The lamps and lamp-posts ordered
by the Council some time ago, arrived
this week, and the posts have been
planted under the direction of the
mayor and committee of the coun-
Gil. The posts are of iron, neat and
substantial and the lamps are self
extinguishing gasoline lamps, the
same as used in the city of Baltimore.
Rev. Benz. Bausman, of Lancaster,
Pa, preached in the Reformed Church
in this place on Sunday morning last.
A call had been extended to Mr..
Bausman by this church, and after
the morning service on Sunday, at a
meeting of the Consistory, the call
was formally accepted, He will enter
upon his duties the first Sunday in
September next.
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Absolutely Pure,

LIST OF ADVERTISED LETTERS re.
naming in the Post Office at Charles
town, jefferson county, w. Va.,
July %, 1888:
Miss Perlina Copley. Miss Della
Pummcl,. Miss Willie Mays, Mrs. G.
w. Taylor, Richard Thomas, Daniel
II. Beck, Albert Daton, j. p. Kerlin,
Chas. Minor, WIG. Newman, Thos.
F. Parker, Walter A RaIigh, r. lou
land, John Withcrs, VIM. Il. Wiley.
The above letters, if not called for
within thirty days, will be sent to the
dead letter office. Persons calling
for them will please say that they are
advertised.
BENZ. F. LE1sENE1NG, p. NJ.
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LAYING OF CORNER SToxE.-Thc
Cornerstone Of the Methodist Epis-
copal Church South, at Leetown, will
be laid by the Masonic Order, on
Saturday, the 4th day of August
There will be music in attendance,
an address by an eminent speaker,
and sumptuous entertainment will
be spread in DIR. Balch's woods. A
cordial invitation is extended to every
one to be present with us upon that
occasion. TRUSTEES.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1883-07-31

BNEKELEY IrEMs.-The following
we copy from the Statesman
Hon. j. B. IEoge. has been con-
fined to his bed for Il week. but is
improving, and will be out in q short
time.
The Masonic Window, placed in
the Episcopal Church, by tic Masonic
fraternity, as a memorial to Col. L.
p. Hunter, who at the time of his
death was Grand Master of the Grand
Lodge of Virginia, is master piece.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1883-07-31

A Bvsu MEETING, under the au-
spices Of the Church of the United
Brethren in Christ, of Clarke Mission,
Virginia Conference. will he held in
the grove half mile South of Zoar
School-IIousc, from August 18th to
7th, 1888. To these services all we'll
disposcdp persons are cordially invited.
No trailiclling will be allowed.
w. l.. MARTIN, p. c..
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There will be Sunday School Ex-
curs:on to Island Park, Wednesday,
August LIST. The Poo!csville Brass
Band has been engaged for this oc-
casion. An Organ and Gospel Hymns
will also be provided. A cordial in
vitat;on is given to all. While bas-
kct picnic, yet those coming unpro-
vidcd can obtain refreshments on
the Island atmodcratc prices. Round
trip fare from Charlcstown, IS cents
children half price.
w. ID. WHITE,
Pastor Presbyterian Church,
Harper's Ferry.
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TO FARMERs.
GRAIN 7

HAVING completed my arrangements ID
IL purchase WHEAT and CORN for one Of
the strongest firms in the United Stalcs. can
offer Inducements that should secure the larger
quantity of grain grown In tho Shenandoah
valley, and kindly ask our farmers to call aud
get quotations before scliin.. their grain. cash
Pnh ON deiice?y c. ~. TfUssELL.
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TIE EEsT QUALITY OF GodpS
EIGHT BRANDS OF WHISNES

EiIl11 BRANDS OF- w HiSEiES,
TNCLUDIEG tie Celebrated Outerbridge Tor-
z scv. Pure French and Domestic Brandies
Old Holland and Domestic Gins. Fine Assort-
ment Of WiGea, including Champagne and other
Fine Brands. Rochester Beer and Porter a
frs;-class stock Of Cigars
\ first-class Pool ard Billiard Parl0r over II
II. Cooks store. F 3. SOCDERS.
December 70. 1872.
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The Ladies of st. Johns Episcopal
Church, Harper's Ferry, are arrang-
ing very attractive programme for
their Entertainment, which is to take
place in the Chapel at Storer College,
on the evenings of Tuesday and
Wednesday,, the 18th and 18th of
August. They hope to secure the
aid of the Shephcrdstown Broom
Brigade, which will be new and
very attractive feature. The Cha
rades and Music being in the hands
of Mrs. Dorsey Erwin, Mrs. John
Koonce and Miss Emma Johnston,
cannot help being successful. Miss
Annie Drew, with able assistants, will
have charge of the Fancy Table, and
Mr.. Frank Drew of the Ice Cream,
&c. Contributions of fancy articles,
cake, &C., will be gladly received.
Tickets TO the Concert will be 25 cents
children half price. They will be
for sale at the Drug Stores. Free
Press and Register please copy twice.
Master Edgar Crittcnden, son Of
II. ". Crittenden, Esq, brought into
our Office on Wednesday last beau
fiful, large white bird, known to
naturalists as the Great Egrct,- or
Hcrodias Egretta, a species of the
crane. 1t measured fifty-two inches
from the tip of its bcak to the ends
of its toes, and fifty-eight inches from
tip 10 tip of wings, and its feathering
was of the purcst and most beautiful
white. The cgrct is bird very COM
mon in Florida and some of the Gulf
States, but quite rare in this locality.
The usual length of these birds is
about 80 inches, and length of wing
133 inches; so that this one seems to
be uncommonly large for it's species.
-o)
1t is proposed that the young men
Of jefferson and Berkeley counties,
w. Va, Clarke and Loudoun coun-
ties, Va. and Washington and Fred
efich counties, Nd, hold a grand
tri-State tournament at Island Park,
near IIarpcr's Ferry, about the latter
part of August. If sufficient num-
Der of knights apply, distinguished
speakers will be engaged, and the
railroads will run excursion trains.
The gallant knights who wish to par
ticipatc in this tilt will please com
municate by mail or otherwise with
James NJ. Eng'e, Ha-pcr's Ferry,
w. Va.
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G79 A week made aslldne by tie .ndur-
R n triOus. Best Business now before the
cubic Capital PIT needed. We will Ttart Won.
Men, women. boys and girls wanted everywhere
70 W0rk for US. Nov Is the time You can
work in spare time, or give your wI.Ola time to
the business. No other business will par you
nearly as well. No one can fail TO make cnor-
and terms free. Money made fast, easily. and
honorably. Address True 25 Co.. Augusta,
Maine. December 10. 1SS2-1y.
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UcT received good assortment of Coffee
y Mills. Those in need of them wiz please
give me call. JOS. H. EASTEPDEY
A MOTHER lot Of those superior Choppinp-
n Axes just received Pc
February e. JOS. H. EASTERDAY.
GWEET Potatoes. for setting to raise pIar1tS
- for safe at jos. II. E NhTEED AYSS-