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Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1884-07-26
Swearing After a Prayer.

New York World.
An elderly lady with delicate fea-
lures and refined manners entered the
custom house yesterday with timid
steps. 1t was evident that she had
never been there before, and she SEEM
ed bewildered by the whirl, hustle and
clatter of the rotunda. The doorkeep>
er directed her to the desk where she
could transact her business. This was
of a nature that required-as nearly
everything at the custom house does
an oath.
you'll have to swear to this mad
am" said the deputy collector to the
old lady. Her pious contenance be-
came very thoughtful and troubled at
this announcement. She said nothing,
but anxiously watched a deputy COL
lector make out her papers. This done,
he said:
"Do you swear to this, mamam%
The old lady had clearly made up
her mind that it was necessary for her
to pass the ordeal. So, with a sweet
but hesitating voice, she replied:
"God have mercy on me-damn it.
The deputy collector was dumb
founded by this reply, but a glance at
the lady assured him of her sincerely.
She had mistaken swearing" for pro-
family, and had actually believed that
it was necessary for her to utter a
"swear word" in order to get her pa
pers.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1884-07-26
Tier Mission.

Philadelphia Cal.
Dude AuguItus-"Aw! yaas. l am
we'll protected against she sun, ye
knaw."
George-"h what way?"
Dude Augusus-"1, aw, have aW
my hat filled with cabbage leaves, ye
knaw; but d'yeknaw / cawn't see why
cabbage leaves should be so good fol
that, ye knaw.
George-"B'cause that is what they
were made for.
Dude Augusns-''Made foh%
George-"Y.s, their mission is to
protect cabbage heads from injury.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1884-07-26
ANDARD MEANWHILE TENNESSEE SATURDAY. JULY g. 1881

manure. Don't sell your hay, especi-
ally when prices are very low. 1t is
bad policy. Large hay crops exhaust
the land very much, and when it is
sold at low price it is always at a
sacrifice, We never sell hay except
at very high price, always preterring
to return it to the soil from whence it
came.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1884-07-26

AMERICA has won the blue ribbon for
Arctic Exploration, two sledging par
ties of the Greeley expedition, which
went out about three years ago, having
gotten within less than one degree of
the North pole. Lieut.. Greedy and
six or seven of his party were picked
up some days ago by the Thetis and
Bear, the two Government ships sent
out few months since for their relief.
Eighteen of Greeley'S party have died
from hunger and cold, and the remain
ing members would have persisted in
twenty-four hours more had they not
been found.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1884-07-26

We do not publish anonymous commu-
nications under any circumstances. The
real name of the author must accompany
every communication or else it will be con-
signed to the waste basket. We do not pub
lish the names of correspondents, but want
them simply as guarantee of good faith.
All calls on candidates, obituaries, trib-
utes of respect, etc, are charged for as adj.
vertising matter Simple announcements OF
deaths, marriages, etc., will be published
without charge, and our friends all over the
county will confer favor by furnishing us
with such as soon after their occurrence as
possible.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1884-07-26
DIR. DUNCAN'S
Liver and Kidney Medicine.

The great preventative and cure of all
malarial diseases, and sure cure for all
forms of dyspepsia and indigestion it acts
directly upon the Liver and all the secreto.
ry glands of the stomach and bowels, it
cures the disease by removing the cause
from the system that produces or brings on
the disease, hence it is unsurpassed for the
cure of Constipation. sour stomach,
heartburn, headach, and all those symptoms
indicating the want of q proper action of
those glands situated in the stomach and
bowels. Two or three bottles of DIR. Dun
cans Liver and Kidney Medicine
is positively recommended to relieve and
cure any of the above diseases if taken as
directed. Price rs cents.
DUNCAN's WORM SYRUP.
One bottle of this Syrup will completely
expel all species of Worms and without in
jury to the child as it contains no Calomel
or other injurious substances. Again, 1t is
pleasant to the taste and acceptable to the
stomach, and therefore administered without
trouble. Price, 25 cents.
SPURLOCK, PAGE & CO., Props,
NASHVILLE, TENN.
FOR SALE BY
]. B. RITcHEY, McMinnville. Tenn.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1884-07-26

PROF. BARNARD, of the Vanderbilt
University, discovered new comet a
few nights since, which is not yet visi-
bic to the naked eye, This is the first
comet discovered in the United States
this year, and Prof. Barnard will re-
ceive the prize of 5000 offered by H.
H. Warner, of Rochester, N. Y, for
each new comet discovered.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1884-07-26
THE CONVENTION.
Twenty-eight Ballots and No Nomi-
nation.

Special to the Standard.
CLEVELAND, July 25th.-Twenty-
eight ballots have been cast and no
nomination reached yet, Mayfeld
and Neal are in the lead. The pros.
poets are good for the nomination of
Dibrell or Snodgrass. Payne and
Walker have been withdrawn.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1884-07-26

Peter Henderson says that the most
difficult and expensive crop raised in
the garden, year by year, is cabbage.
He counts ia the opposing scale maggot,
worm, drouth, poorly MANFRED land
and frequently glutted market.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1884-07-26

The contract for the masonry work
on the new bridge to be built over
Cumberland river at Nashville, was
let to Louisville firm few days since
for S76,720.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1884-07-26

A CHILD died at New Orleans on
the 22d of what was supposed to be
yellow fever. The case created con-
siderable excitement throughout the
Mississippi valley.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1884-07-26

THE National Prohibition Conven-
ton met at Pittsburg Thursday to nomi-
nate candidates for President and Vice
President.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1884-07-26

IT is claimed that Samuel j. Tilden
and Daniel S. Dickinson are the only
two men who ever declined the nomi-
nation for President of the United
States. Dickinson declined the nomi.
nation at the National Democratic
Convention at Baltimore in 1852.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1884-07-26

FOREST fires are again reported in
Michigan, but up to this time no very
great damage has been done.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1884-07-26

DIR. RAFAEL ZALDIvAR, the Presi-
dent of Salvador, is visiting the United
States.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1884-07-26
DR.. Duncan'S
Blackberry Elixir,
Natures Great Remedy for Diseases and
Affections OF the Bowels.

This splendid and unfailinQ medicine is
compounded from Blackberry and other
Medicinal Roots and Herbs, is therefore
perfectly harmless 1t is pleasant and safe
to the most delicate stomach 1t is the most
speedy and effectual medicine for the cure
Of all forms of DiarrhGa, in children or
adults, Cholera MOrbus, Flux, Dysentery,
and the various summer complaints of the
bowels, so prevalent among all classes du-
ring the Summer season. Only one bottle
(price so cts), is sufficient to effect care.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1884-07-26
DIR. DUNCAN'S CHILL TONIC.

You need not Shake or Chill if you will
use this Tonic. 1t never fails to stop the
most aggravated forms of Chills and Fever
if taken as directed, in from three to seven
days, when quinine and all other medicines
fail. 1t will also, il taken regularly build
and tone up the weak and debilitated sys-
TEN, and above all leaves no bad effects be-
hind, as do many other preparations.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1884-07-26

AAIlIA HandwHISKY HABITS cured
home withOu pein. BOOK
UUIvlof PSrtitGSIntlssTTs sent Free e.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1884-07-26
OUR AGENTS.

The following agents are authorized to
receive and receipt for subscriptions to the
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1884-07-26

FOh OhLL ~
]. B. RITcHEY, MoMinnville. Tenn.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-02-14
CHARACTER IN HAND
SHAKING.

The different modes of shaking
hands will delineate human character
better than any other single act can
do. and many pecuiarities of different
persons may be noted in the perform.
ance of the social custom.
Who would expect to get a hand
some donatinn-nr any at nll-frum a
man, who will give two fingers 50 be
shaken. and keeps the others bent as
upon an Itching palm =
The hand coldly held out to b.
shaken aud drawn away again as snon
as it decently may be Indicates a cold
selfish, character. while the hand
which seeks yours cord ally. and IN
willingly relinqnishes its warm clasp
gives token of a genial Disposition
and of a heart full of sympathy for
humanity
How much that is in the heart can
be made 10 express itself through the
agency Of the fingers ! Who, havin.
once experienced it. has ever forgotten
the feeling conveyed by the eloquent
pressure of the hand from a diving
friend when the tongue has ceased to
speak?
y right hearty grasp Of the hand
indicates warmth and ardor, while II
soft, lax touch, without grasp. in
dicates, the opposite characteristics.
In the grasp of persons with large
hearted, generous minds, there i, y
whole soul expression most refresh
ing and acceptable to kindred spirits.
But when Il man presents you with
a few cold, ciammy. lteiess fingers.
feeling very much like dead fish. aud
expects yon to do all the sinking. il
will naturally make You think of the
hospital, aud other cheerful things.
Contrary to this style, there is IA
habit among rude class. OF givin.
yoar hand IA crushing grasp, which is
often most paintnl In these cases
there may be great Kindness aud Il
strong affection, but it is as crude
rs it Is hearty.
II the grasp is warm, ardent. and
vigorous, 50 is the disposition. 1t il
il cool, formal and without emotion.
so is the character. II it is magnetic
and animatin%, the disposition is the
same As we shake hands, So we feel,
go We are
Bat why do we shake hands at all
1t is very old fashioned way of in
dicating friendship. We read III The
Bible that Jrhn said to Jonadah
lis thy heart right. as my heat Is
with thine heart Ii it is give me
thine hand :"
And is it mt merely an old fashion
ed custom 1t is the contract oil
sensitive and magnetic surfaces through
which there Is. in somethin. more
than merely fsurative sense, an in
terchange OF feeling. The s,mr
principle is illustrated in another OF
our modes OF greeting When ""
wish to reciprocate the warmer feelings
we are not cnutent with the cuntact Of
hands, we bring the lips into service
-Ex.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-02-14
Cures Guaranteed.
DR.. WARN's SPECIFIC No. |.

DR.. WARNS SPECIFIC No. /.
Certain Cure for Nervous Debility. Semi
nal We kness, Involuntary Emissions
urinary organs caused by self-abuse or over
indul gence.
Price, Sl.00 per box, six boxes $500.
DR.. WARNS SPECIFIC No. 2.
For Epileptic Fits, Mental Anxiety. Loss o.
Memory, SOttepinG of the Brain. and all dis.
eases OF fhe brain, Price Sl.00 per box, six
boxes $500.
DIR. WARNS SPECIFIC No. 3.
For Impotence, Steriiity in either sex, loss
Of Power. premature old age. and all those
diseases requiring IL thorough invigoraLing OF
the sexual organs.
Price, SOD per box. six boxes, 5000.
DR.. WARNS SPECIFIC No. 4.
For lea lache, Nervou; Neuralgia, and all
Price, 30; per box, six boxes $50
DR.. WARNS SPECIFIC No. 5
For all diseases caused by the over-use of
tobacco or liquor. THIS remedy is parricu ar
ly etficaciOus In avertlng palsy and deIlIium
tremens.
Price, 81 90 per box, six boxes $500.
We Guarantee Cure, or agree 10 refund
dou0lt the money paid. certificate in each
box. THIS guarantee applies to each of our
five Specifics. Sent by mali 10 any address,
secure from obs erva ton, on receipt OF price.
Be careful to mentioa the number OF Specific
wanted. Our specifics are only recommended
for spec hc diseases. Beware OF remedies
warranted tG cure all these diseases with one
medicine. To avoid counterfeits and always
secure the genuine, order only from +. j..
" God Bro, Grand Rapids, Nls-
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-02-14
Writing Letters on Sunday.


Kind friends Of the home Viii
you admit to your circle an old man oi
three score years | would like to
answer one question which seems to
he somewhat pcrple xing to Ever so
Many of Us )" is it wrnrg to
write letters on Sunday 2" Now, it
seems to me that is very easy qncs-
ton to answer 1t depends entirely
upon the kind Of letters written. AS
| write good many letters myself for
one in the common walks Of life. al
low me t. refer to my own experience
in that line. Having been born of
Christian parents, [ was early trained
to remember the Sabbath day to keep
it holy > consequently, [ have always
been very conscientious on that sub
jcct, and could never allow myself to
write business letter on the Sabbath
any more than [ could allow myself to
buy or sell on that day. | should
think it no better than to 90 to work
in the shop or on the firm. But to
write a letter of friendship. sympathy.
and good will is very different thing
in my view, and if you are yourself" "a
soldier Of the Gross, follower of the
Lamb" and firm believer in the truth
OF the Gospel, then you are likely to
have some anxiety for the welfare of
your friends and nc Iuaintances, with a
strong desire 10 do them good Now.
is not this letter writing IA good way to
call their attention to the great and
momentous truths OF the Gospel of
Chri,t. dropping a word here and a
line there that may be as seed sown
OH good ground that shall bring forth
fruit hundred fold. a great many
could do much better with pen aud
paper than by wold of mouth They
could think more freely. and use better
language while sitting alone by their
own freside while. perhaps. the friend
is far away in distant land We are
advised to sow good seed in the morn.
ing. and in the evening withhold not
our hand. and to SOW by the side of
all waters, not knowing which shall
prosper, this or that. But if done in
faith and prayer, it may bring forth
much fruit to the glory of God and
the good of the world.-W Weekly
Witness.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-02-14
ADVICE TO MOTHERS.

Are you disturbed at night and
broken Of your rest by a sick child
suffering and crying with pain of cut
ting teeth ? If 50. send at once and
ret bottle of Mrs Winslow's south-
ing syrup for children teeti,ing Its
value is incaculabIe 1t will relieve
the poor little sufferer Immediately.
Depend upon it. mothers. there is no
mistake about it 1t cures dysentery
and diarrhoea, regulates the stomach
and bowels, cures wind collie, softens
the gums. reduces the inflammation,
and gives tone aud energy to The
whole sy tenn Mrs. Winsow $ sooth-
ing syrup for children teething is
pleasant to the taste. and is the pre-
Scriptinn of one Of the oldest and
best female physicians and nurses in
the United States, and is for sal. b.
all druggists throughout the world.
Price 70 cents bottle.
mch15y1.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-02-14
ORGANIC
Weakness !
ORGANIC

Immediately cured and full yigor restored
his allie IiOn (which renders life burden
and marriage in possible-is tho penalty paid
by the victim Of improper indulgence. Young
persons are ape 90 commit excuses from not
beng aware o. the dreadful epEseq aences tina {,
may ensue. Now, who that understands this
snbject wi deny tina procrca ion il lest s0oncr-
by those falling into i!u proper habits than by
the prudent? Besidcs being deprived of the.
PIE 'Sure$ q healthy offspring, tbs nest serious
and DESTRUCTIVE symators Of DO. h MINI
aMd body arise he sys;tm becomes jerangcd
the physical and mcnt al function, weakened
loss OF provocative power. nervous irr1tabiliiy
dyspepsia, palp5atOn Of tho h "a IT. indigt s;icrn
cons titutioEal deD iity. wasting OF the frame
cough, consumption and death.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-02-14
WE'LL REWARDED l,n.r,l

WELL REWARDED "A liberal re
ward will be paid to any party who
will produce a case OF Liver. Kidney
Hr Stomach complaint that Electric
Btters will not speedily cure. Bring
them along, it will cost You nothing
for the medicine if it fails 20 cure,
aud you well he we'll rewarded for
your tr"nile be>ideS. Al Blood dis
eases, Biliousuess. Jaundicr, Con<ti-
-pation. and general debility are quickly
cured, Satisfaction guaranteed or
money refunded Price only fifty
cents per bottle. For sale by +. }.
Wood 4 Bro. june14no5y1
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-02-14
County Clerk, Wood County, Wi

The Prohibitionist: Germany is now
IN the midst of a temperance revival
which bids fair to convert the greater
portion of the empire to the cause
How far AMI how lasting the result
may be is uncertain, but the move
mcnt is so strong, and is becoming so
popular that complete revolution Of
public sentiment may be reached ere
the interest subsidies. The movement
is a personal pledge, rather than
political, and is of the blue ribbon
order The Germans are thoroughly
aroused. and the badges which are
worn conspicuously by the members
can be seen upon counts, emperors.
diplomatists, philosophers AMI working
men alike. The Independent Order
of Good Templers are reputed to be
the leaders of this great revival. and
the use Of badges in high and low
alike, make it popular. Never in the
history of the German Empire has
there been anything approaching the
present movement, and all are thor
oughly alive upon the subject. recog-
nizing the one fact that the rum power
must be broken to save the nation
itself.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-02-14

A RUSH ON y DRUG STORE -
Never was such rush made for any
Drug Store as is nav at i. J Wood
4 Bro. :or Bottle of DR.. Kings New
discovery for Consumption. Coughs.
AMI Colds. All persons affected with
asthma. Bronchitis, Iloarseness
Severe Coughs or any affection of the
Throat aud Lungs, can get Trial
Bottle Of this great remedy free, by
calling at above Drug Store. Regular
size 81 90. iune14nn5yI
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-02-14
Notice TO Tay-Payers-

Notice is herby given that the tax
rolls Of the city of Grand Rapids ar,
in my hands for collection and al
taxes that are not paid on or befor'
the 10Th day of February 1884, vii
proceed to collect by force as the Law
directs
Dated this Both day of Januar,
\. d. 1884.
D E CAREY.
2H CIrY MARSHAL
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-02-14
2w City MARSHAL

CAUSE OF FAILURE.-W Want O.
confidence accounts for bali of Tn,
business faiinres of .day. + j
Wn"d he Druggist. is not liable to
fail for the want of confidence in DR..
Bosanko's Cough and Lung Syrnp.
for he gives away bottle free tn al
who are suffering witt. Coughs. Cold.
Asthma, Consumption and all affec
ions Of the Throat ani Lungs. mol
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-02-14
LEGAL NOTICES.
a Gt4k< :lara2exat Notice,

"A t9s {: iara2 emit = ice,
STATE OF WISCONSIN,, WOOD COUNTY,
Ctty Of Grand R4ptds.
II Charles NJ Neal & Albert Spaulding part
ncrs in business under tie firm name of Nc
Neal & Spaulding: ..
HOaHare hereby no fed til 1t a warrant Of
attachment has been issued AZ ainst you IN
YOUR property attached salts y the Il nand
Of Al red Z. Iona, amounting one hundred
aud Il y collars. Nov unless yOu sha | az.
eur b. .Ore NJ. =. " Ootw0 III. Il JuStico of the
lie tee nand for lid c runty, mt his OF IN
sal city on the % day Of Fe0raary y. ID. 1881
at O'CLOCK in the after 10, ju gment will be
rendered against you, ana your property sold
to pay the debt.
Dated this LIST day of February A. D 1884.
ALFRED E. LnNG, Pltinteff.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-02-14
Dr.. Fishblatt.

at one Of the most eminent Colleges
OF the Unite states, has effected some of the
most astonishing cures that were ever known :
many troubled with ringing in the head and
ears when asleep, great nervous ess, being
alarmed at certain sounds, with frequent blush
inE attending somewhat with deransemeDt q
the mind, were cured Immediately
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-02-14
PARTICULAR NOTICE |

DR.. Z. addesses all those who have injured
themselves by improper indulgence ard soIifa-
~ HI bits, which ruins both mind and body,
marriag.. These are some Of The sad, meIan
chOly effects pr0duc, d by the early habits Of
youth, namely: Weakness in the back and
limbs, pain IN the head. dimness Of sight, | IS
OF musical power, paIpitation Of tie heart
dyspepsia, nervous irrltability, derangement
Of the digestive functions. debility, consump-
ton, etc.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-02-14

WANT Or FAITH 1t L j. Wood
the Druggist, does not succeed it is no,
far TIE want Of faith lie has such
faith in DR. BoSank"'s Cough and
lung Syrup rs Il remedy for CunghS,
Colds. Consumption. aud Lung affrc
ri"n. that he will give bottle free t.
each and every one who is in need of Il
medicine OF tins kind. mol
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-02-14

EVERYBODY KNOWS IT. -When
You nave the Itch, Sal, Rheum. Calls
IT Skin Ernptions Of any kind. and
the Piles that won know without being
told of il. f. J Wood, the Druggist
will sell YOU DR. BoSankn's Pile Rem
edy Tor 50 cents. which affords imme
liate relief. and is sure cure fo,
either of the ahnve diseases nn1v1
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-02-14

LAND OFFICE WAUSAU WIS. }
January 10Th 1884. (

January 10th 1884. !
Complaint having been entered at this Office
by Atrlph Mittelstadt against Joseph Leten Ire
FIR bandnning his Homestead Entry NJ 1871 l..
Section g. Township p \. Ringe 5 E. in Wool
County, Wisconsin, with view to tn. caucel-
la,Cn 81 said entry: the Aaid parties are
hereby summoned to appear AT he Office OF Il e
Clerkot the CircIit Court al Grand Rapids,
Wood County, MS, On the 1t day Of March
l9S al l o'clock P. NJ. - respond and furnish
testimony concerning said alleged abandon
ment.
s. Fl. ALLAN, Register,
E. Il. SANDERS, Receiver.
Jan2iw6