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The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1884-12-04
~ Case Without Hone

Jn0. Il. Booker, of Macon. On
writes: ''ln 1873 was attacked bv thc
| most ravcn0uS sort of canccrous sores
that nlc great holes into my flesh aud
spread rapidly over my body. re-
cclNcu the very medical attention: was
u"Scd with mercury and potash until
was SO crippled with mcrcural rhcu-
that could scarcely hobblc about. nv
throat and mouth were badly ulcerat-
cd; my hair began to fall ont. So
wrecked was my general health, that [
became physical ruin and NV life
was Il burden. For n long time I was
Dcd-riddcn, and my suffering was so
intense that prayed for death as q re-
lief. | exhausted the whole catalogue
OF patent medicines, in each case fol-
lowing the directions rcligiously. Each
IN turn seemed to ag9ravatc the mala-
dy, and none Of.thcm bcrctited me in
any way. When life was apparently
hopeless commenced taking S. S. S.
10 this Specific [ owe my life. In ten
days commenced improving, and in a
short time was perfectly well. NV
hair has grown out thick; my health
amt strength have returned; the ulcers
IN my throat and mouth are entirely
cured; my appetite has returned, and
for the first time in years [ enjov nv
iood. Every sore has disappeared from
my body. | weigh as much rs | ever
did in my life, and am perfectly
healthy in every way. The very germs
of the cancCrOus afiiiction are DESTROY
ed. Not only is the terrible maIadv
that was proving on my life, and which
every one pronounced incurable, cn-
tire " cured, but | am also relieved of
the bad effects of the mercury and
potash mixtures that was fed OH for
years."
Beware of Potash and Mercury mix
lures, gotten up to initiate our specific,
they are dangerous.
Our Treatise on Blood and Skin
Diseases mailed free to applicants.
SWlFT'S SPECIFIC Co, Drawer
3, Atlanta, Ga, N. Y. office, i50 w.
23d ST., bet. 9th and 7th AYES, Phila-
dclphia office, 1905 Chestnut st.
Tho friends Of Senator PendIeton
of Ohio assert that ho is definitely
slated for place in Clcveland's Cabi-
net.
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res is
lit. Bris-
-.om the pcnitcn-
had been sent for
When he was i'm iail
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and immculatcly aujourrn.>..
ROUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.

ahh linmculatciN aujOurrn.u.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.
The Speaker called the House to or
der at II "A. M. After roll-call and
reading Of the journal, the Speaker
announced tho Standing Committees
of the House.
MIR. Rice OF Union introduced Il re-
solution rcciting that general complaint
existed of the high taxes now levied,
and asking the appointment ofa special
committee to inquire and report mca-
Surcs for reduction. Adopted.
MIR. llutson introduced n resolution
that no bills or joint resolutions be in
troduccd after the 18th day of Dcccm-
bcr and ask for its immediate consider
alton; but objection being made, it
went over under the rule.
Mr.. --- introduced II resolution
referring to the Judiciary Committee
to inquire and report as TO the cxDcd-
lcncy of reducing the jurisdiction of
Irlal Justices, when was adopted; as
was also resolution by Mr. Brcc, of
Fairfield, inStructing the same com
mlttcc to inquire and report measures S
FOR the Improvement or abolition Of the
Trial Justice system.
MIR. SimontOn submitted report
from the committee appointed to as
certain what officers were to be elect
cd by the General Assembly on Satur-
day at II. Nj. They arc as follows :
A Judge Of the Fifth Circuit, n SUPER
iutcndCnt and two directors of the
pcnitcntiary and one trustee of the
South Carolina University.
The business on the calendar having
been gone through with by 1890, on
motion, recess was taken until - .45
when ,hc special order for that hour,
the consideration of the Governors
mcsSogc, was taken up.
Mr.. l.. +. GOumanS moved refer.
cncc Of the several subjects considered
in the message to the appropriate
standing committees, and it was SC
ordered.
"A message was received from tho
Governor, transmitting the report OF
The Tax Commission and the Tax Bill
prepared by them.
Mr.. l.. T.. Ioumans, moved con-
current resolution, that the message
and report be referred to the Wavs and
Means Committee and BE- printed.
Adopted.
AT | O'Clock the Senate attended in
the House and the returns received
from the Secretary of State were
opened by Speaker Simons, who, at
the close, formally declared Hugh 5.
Thompson and John &. Sheppard MS
respectively Governor and Lieutenant
Governor OF the State, they having re.
ccivcd the highest number of votes
cast at the recent election.
MIR. Blue Introduced II concurrent
resolution for the appointment of a
Jolnt committee to inquire into the cX-
pcnSc, Nc, of the early completion OF
the Columbia Canal. Adoptcd
~ resolution by Mr.. Anscl was also
adopted, appointing II committee tc
wait on the Governor and Lieutenant
Governor and ascertain when it would
Sult them TO be inauguratcd and [,
make the necessary arrangements foi
the ceremony. The House adjourned
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Are any members of your family thus
aillictcd? Have they scroful0us swellmcs
OF the glands? Have they any scrofulo1s
sores or ulcers? If so. and It should be
neglected, the peculiar taint, or poison,
may deposit itself In the substance of the
lungs, producing CONSUMPTION. Look
well to the condition of your family, and if
thus afflicted, give the proper remedy with
0ntdelay. ButuSe thatwhicb bmakes absO-
lutc cures IN the shortest space of time. The
Mncrring finger OF public opinion points to
IS. B Is. as the most wonderful remedy for
Scrofula ever known. You need not take
our Word--you need not know our names
merit is all you seek. Ask your neighbors,
ask your druggist, ask or write to those
who give their certificates and be convinced
that B. B; B. is the quickest and most per
feet Blood Purifier ever before known. 4
TO anybody-who has disease of throat or
lungs, we Will send proof that PiSO's Cure
for Consumption has cured the same com.
plants in other cases. Address,
4. T. HAzELTINE, Warren, Pa.
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g best Physi-
y home.
w. O'Neill, Good
sed his wife from an
he believes saDed her
'hlcha prominent Atlanta
u would have given $500
would Il nickel for what two
;, your medicine did for my
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Why and How tho Democratic Commit &c
Employed the Ex-senator.
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DG 'nlogard to which SSJ. Cas-
>, NJ. ID Druggist Thomasville, Ga,
As: - can rec Ill instances i'm which Il
Eg%r@s@ EJ F@o resset ter all tie atsuo' remedies
A REMEDY about which DR.. r. d. Fer.
IcH, iiaGrargo, Ga, writes: 81 have used
lof the last twenty years the medicine
you arc pItting up and consider it the
DcSC COMPUTATION ever gotten together
1or the disease for which it is recom-
mcnded
A REMEDY about which DR.. Joel Bra4am
Atlanta, said: 81 lace examined The
?ec&pe, and have no hesitation in advs-
inG It's use, and confidently recommend
A REMEDY which the Rev. II. b. John
son, near Marietta, Ca, says he has used
IN his family with the utmost satifac-
ton" and recommended it to three fnmj.
nes "who found it to be just what it is
a REMEDY of which Pembcrton, Iyerson
DennlSon say: owe have been selling
IL Ior many years, with constantly in
with us, and one of o6solnte norit.' =. =.
a REM EDY of which Lamar, Rankin &,
Lamar say: "We sold 50 gross in four
months, and never sold it in any place
but what it WAS wanted again." =.
A REMEDY by which DR.. Baugh, of La
Grange, Ga, says: ''I cured one of the
STRUArLoN that ever came within nv
knowledge, with few bottles"
a REMEDY of which DR.. J. G.. IIuss, of
Notasulga, Ala, says: 81 am fully con-
Vinced that it is unrivaled for that class
OF diseases which it claims to cure"
a KEN EDI about which Major John G..
Nmtner, Of Atlanta, we'll and favOrably
known all over the United States as q
General Insurance Agent, says: 81 used
tnls remedy before the war, on Il large
plantation on great number of cases,
uttGHY$ 1olh dbSOLute success"
itEMED1 about which Mr. j. W..
Strange, of Cartersvile GS., certiGes
.that one bottle cured two members of his
family OF menstrual nrcgularitv of MANY
years standing.
This &reat Remedy is
Bradfeld's FEMALE Regulator.
Send for Treatise on the Health and
Happiness of Woman, mailed free.
BRADFIELD REGULATOR Co.,
Box 2S Atlanta, Ga
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freight
"hich left
morning on
and Southwcs-
'Iidcd with freight
.ulng west, two miles
..iings Station and forty
niles east of Memphis, this
'orning. Engineer Jack Moore and
brakeman Robert Nicely of No. 9 were
Killed outright. Pat Wclch, fireman
OF No: 8, and the fireman of No. IA
were both buried beneath the cars.
1t is thought that they will die. Eight
freight cars and both engines were
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NO VIRGINIA CHOLERA.
Inc Whole Story the Invention of u Ken
lucky Nj Munchaussen Named Mulhatton.

The Whole Story the Invention of u Ken.
lucky NJ Munchaussen Named Mulhatton.
LOUISVILLE, Ky, November %
tho Itme$ publishes an accoant of an
interview with a friend Of j. Mulhat,
ton this afternoon, in which the former
sald that the reports of the dread
scourgc in West Virginia and Ken
lucky cmanatc from Mulhatton, who is
now in the South. Mulhatton is said
to have spoken Of the scheme before
he left Louisville. Several persons
have died in Eastern Kentucky from
some species of dvscntcry, but the
county papers and corrcspondcms do
NOT record any disease Of the character
OF the reported sCourgc.
Denial from Gen. Imboden.
LYNCHBURG, Va, November 25.-
Hen. y. ID. lmDodcu has published a
letter over his own signature dcnving
the truth of the statements i'm srccial
dispatches to Northern journals in re-
gard to plague in Southwest Virgin
Ia, and particularly DENYING the state
ments ofe~iSting dcstitution among the
peoples
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:, thc spring OurglarlcS i'll
the ..s,Shborhood ceased. When he
returned to this section they began
again. Public sentiment generally APP
proves the act. BriScoc had been
warned several times to leave the
ncighborhoo
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-02-07
ENTERTAINMENT.

There will be grand private skate tomor-
row. friday evening, at the rink; and the
next Friday evening. Feb. 18th. the post
p'ned masquerade party will take place.
The Battle of Gettysburg" the last in the
course of illustrated lectures on the war by
oen' Stephenson, will be given on Thursday
evening Feb l4th. The price Of admission
mas been fixed at IS cents children 25 cents.
The concert BY the Togus Band which pre-
oeued Gen. Stephenson's lecture at the Uni
sf'an church Tuesday evening, was . rich
ieast OF rare music. 1t is not often that We
are permitted to enjoy musical performance
VI such artistic merit. 1t cannot be that our
ei'izens are fully aware of the high quality of
'ne music furnished by these concerts, or no
0ne would be willing to miss them. Instead
=. Oe'ns composed. as formerly, of veterans
:" tne Home, this band 10 now composed Of
uAlned and skilled artists who, under the
lesoership of Prof. Theme, have reached .
uegree Of excellence scarcely surpassed by
's organization Of the kind in New England.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-02-07

Twenty years ago there lived in Belgrade
a large family. the father of which was a
very eccentric individual. There were nine
teen children. They lived in a big house,
but one room of which was plastered. The
head of the family daily dealt out in stated
amounts the food required by the family.
The wife wvs an invalid Many of the chill
dren took peculiar eccentric turns. They
nearly all had remarkably retentive men,
cries. Several were entirely carried away
with reading, One would sit for twenty-four
hours at time, neither eating or sleeping,
perusing history and sacred writings AL
though appearing idiotic no could talk in
diligently on most any subject Another
child was fascinated with literature of the
dime novel character. Three of the boys
were all drowned at once in q lake in Bel
grade, while cunning One of the daughters,
little puny girl, died and her father pro.
cured a coffin for her of dimensions suitable
for large powerful man. One of the girls,
now woman past the prime of life, is in the
insane asylum. One evening last week an
Augusta lady, who twenty years ago was five
years of age and lived neighbor to the abo I'VE
family. visited the asylum. While moving
about among the female patients, she was as
tonished TO her name spoken by one of the
poor unfortunates. THAT is you -" said
the patient, | should known you by your
father" Thus, this woman. broken in intel.
iest and shattered in health, recogniz ed the
lady. whom she had not seen for 20 years,
and then only as a five-year girl But
two children of this large family, now re-
main alive.
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City Personals.

Bishop Neely of Portland was n town
yesterday.
Kew. DIR. Kicker arrived home yesterday
forenoon from trip through Piscataquis
county on missionary work. He visited the
church at Monson and made arrangements
tor kev. DIR. Shaw Of Waterville to ill the
pastorate their. At Milo he labored to put
'hings in shape for the rebuilding of the par
sonage there which was burned short time
since,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-02-07

The closing session of the Augusta Dis
trict Ministerial Association was held at tn
Methodist church yesterday forenoon
At $50 O'Clock social prayer meeting
was held. led bv Rev. C. Munger of Kent
Hill. At O'Clock A. NJ, the programme IA
taken up by an essay BY Rev. W. 5. AcIntyrt
on 'sDuty of Ministers in the Effort to Secur,
Prohibitory Constitutional Amendment
The antagonism of the liquor traffic to chris
tainity was strongly llustrated-the great
est opponent to our work, tearing down VIA
We are trying to build up. There il NJ
reason but avarice which tempts the rum
seller to destroy Others. while religion aimi
at the salvation from the selfshness fostered
by this end. As ministers We live too much
in the history Of problems Of the past.
The essay vas applauded and supported BY
strong sentiments in favor of vigorous, a..
gressive work on this subject to the exclu-
sion OF other labors.
The perils of the hour. prohibitory amend
the whole association.
Very many valuable suggestions and stirring,
ringing speeches we're made by Brothers Lap
ham. Martin, Randall, Munger, Luce.
Visiting brethren were then called upon.
Mr.. Jersey, of Winthrop, heartily en-
dorsed the spirit that had been manifested
and lines of work marked out.
Bro. LIE Lacbeur, of Portland, was sorry
some took blue view of the situation. The
churches and members he had found to be
solid. and he only feared we might stir up
bad feeling and thus defeat our object.
This is not . political matter at all, but
one in which all politicians might be a unit.
Bro. Munson, of South Berwick, pledged
the publication of the essay to the people.
Being asked recently in Indiana if the Con-
stitutional Amendment would be adopted in
Maine, he replied, eyes, because we have a
Methodist church in Maine" from which q
mighty inspiration comes without which in
this work, success cannot be achieved. 1t
il by the cross of Christ we must win. Talk
about failure! We are going to win by 10000
majority! (Great spplause.)
Rev. l. Luce introduced the following res
olutions which were at once adopted:
Having heard with great interest the paper OF
Rev w. !. Mcintyre on the relation Of the clergy of
our State to the prohbtory constitutional amend
ment, therefore
Resolved, That We recommend the appointment Of
committee by the preachers meeting to visit the
State Temperance Society. to convene in this city
this afternoon, and secure, possible, the issuance
tention p 70 this is n mol question. ~ "
Resolved, That we recommend the c. A. c. c., to
issue Rev. w. 5. McIntyre's paper rs . campaign
document.
Article was then presented BY Rev. d. b.
Randall. in a clear and eminently spiritual
essay on "The Witness of the Spirit"
Article c. "Providential Dispensations,
was a carefully prepared calculation by Rev.
o. H. Pillsbury, of Gods concern in the in
terests not only Of worlds, but men and de-
tails of hnman life.
The Association adjourned sine de. extend-
ing unanimous vote of thanks to the grand
supper afforded by the ladies, and all those
who have so cordially received and enter
tanned US.
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When medical science admitted that Rheu-
matism and Neura gia had their seat in the
blood, it remained to find a successful remedy
for the poisonous acid which caused them.
That remedy has been fonnd. 1t has deem
named Athlophoros, which is . Greek word
composed of athlom, . prize, and phero, to
bear away, that is bearing away the prize"
And this it does both promptitude and final
efficiency. Says Mrs. Eliza Evans, of Upper
Derby, Delaware county Penn. AFTER the
third dose of AthloPhoros l rested better than
/ had done for months"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-02-07

DR.. I. S. johnson & Co., Boston, Mass,
qroprietors of Johnson,s Anodyne Liniment,
will send free to all who will write for relia-
BILE information how to prevent diphtheria,
the most to de dreaded of all dreadful dis
eases. Write your name, post-ofice address,
county and State plainly.
An English Veterinary Surgeon, now in
this country, says that Sheridans Cavalry
Condition Powders are superior to any he
knows of in England. as they are absolutely
pure He denounces the large package
fraud and warns people not to buy them.
feb5d&w1w
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The celebration Of the silver wedding of
Mr.. and Mrs Geo. o. Morrill, at Hallowell
on Tuesday evening, was very happy affair.
Some seventy-fve guests were present and
amen, most enjoyable evening. Congratu-
lstions flowed in upon Mr.. and Mrs. Morrill,
on every side. They were the recipients of
almost uumberless gifts which were grace
fully presented by Judge knight in few
we'll chosen and appropriate remarks. He
earnestly desired that the worthy couple
might live to see the 10th anniversary of their
marriage, and celebrate their golden wedding
in health and happiness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-02-07

On Monday Mr.. Hiram Stone, workman
in the machine shop at the factory, was struck
q, the back by piece Of broken machinery
,u,Isd from fourth story window. Two
IN. we're fractured and the kidneys injured.
lie "a, comfortable yesterday. The throw
inc Of the iron was purely accidental.
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Proposal.

The updersigned hereby ofers for sale $50 toni
(more or lessJ Of hay in barn at Togus, Me-. Propo
sails viii be received until II n, Feb "a, 1855. They
viii be enclosed in sealed envelopes marked Propo
sails for Purchase Of Hay" and addressed TO the
Treasurer. Terms cash.
ANDREW J. SMITH, Treasurer.
Approved: LUTHER STEPHENSON. JR. Gey
EASTERN BKANcH, n. II. D.v.8.,
Togus. Me-. Feb. 2, 1884,
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Considering the unfavorable weather, a
good house greeted Tony Denier's Humpty
combination at Granite Hall last evening
The performance was an entire success and
fully met the expectations of all present.
Prof. A. L. Gleason created quite sensation
with q succession of marvellous fsats with his
trained dogs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-02-07

All over the land are going into ecstacy over
Dr. Kings New Discovery for Consumption.
Their unlocked for recovery by the timely
use of this great life Saving remedy, causes
them to go nearly wild in its praise. 1t is
guaranteed to positively cure Severe Coughs,
Colds, Asthma, Hay Fever, Bronchitis,
Hoarseness, Loss of Voice, or any affection
of the Throat and Lungs. Trial Bottles free
at FulIer's Drug Store. Large size $l.00.
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H-Chas. Jenkins, at his fish market, op-
posite the Journal office, keeps constantly on
hand Providence river and Norfolk oysters,
and Scarboro clans; an assortment
of canned fish, Holsters, and fresh and corned
fish of all kinds. His goods cannot be ex-
celed for freshness and good quality.
sept7+tf
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Hill & Co., Publishers, of this city, are
among the most enterprising firms in the
country Their magazine, Happy Hours"
has become one of the standard magazines of
the day Straightforward dealing has won
for them lasting success. 1t is surprising
how much they give subscribers for single
dollar. Their three premium paintings for
1884, are the finest works of art we have ever
seen given as premiums by any firm. 1t is
also surprising how they can give agents so
large commissions and prizes-yet they do it,
and the public can rest assured that Hill
Co. will do just as they advertise to do every
time. Success attend them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-02-07

We learn that Mr.. and Mrs. Pierson. the
sx.nyeIists, who labored so successfully at
che Christian church on Cushnoc Heights,
will return to Augusta and renew their work
here. holding their meetings in some hall on
Water street. sum of money has been
raised TO employ them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-02-07

ssIn the past three months have sold one
hundred and six bottles of Thomas Electric
OIL Never saw q medicine in my life that
gave such universal satisfaction. Cured an
liberated throat for me in tw enty -four hours ;
never failed to relieve my children ofcroup."
C. r. Hall, Druggist, GRANVILLE, Ill.
feb5t1w3p
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NOTICE.

WHEREAS my wife, Martha J. Wesks, has IN
my bed and board, without just essse or pFovoca-
ton. hereby forbid all persens Trusting her O
my account, n shall pay e hleS g beg e1nsfses
ing aftef this dAte. ALukkf =. WEEkes
AalioweIl, Feb. :. issl. jassd1teuis
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We walk in the midst of secrets, we are
encompassed with mysteries, but it is an
open secret that, there is no remedy in the
world 30 wonderful ~ DIR. Bulls Cough
Syrup for coughs anc colds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-02-07

N-For golden and silver weddings we have
cards and envelopes specially adapted to such
occasions. They are very neat and printed
with the new script type to be found at the
Journal job office are very desirable.
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1-The young ladies Blue T and Musicale
will be given at the Congregational chapel,
Friday evening, Feb. 9Th. Supper at $50.
Singing by Mrs. Milliken and others. Ad
mission 25 cents. All are cordially invited.
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LOCAL ans State Mems.
Thursday, Feb. 7. 1884.
promut and Reliable Job Work

r.,~.v. be had ut the Kennebec Journal once,
Csn ts,se number Of competent hands are con-
:,snsy The ono. e stored .itn s,ss a
softmss !. ION a. issued. Every variety Of paper
ehased; Isrst on hand, a. well samples Of dance
stDe. - .s5dlng cards, visiting cards, &c.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-02-07

"There is nothing true but heaven" is only
the creation of dreamy writer, while the
facts bear us out in our claims of what Jsd-
wins Tar Syrup will do. 1t cures Coughs,
Colds, ETC., effectually. A box of Jadwin's
Qui vive Pills goes with every 81 bottle.
Sold by Allen & Co., Augusta.
dec2l%&wlm