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Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Anacortes, Wash. Ter.) 1882-1887, 1884-01-26
FORTY YEARS AGO.
Fashions OF Our Fathers. ana Things
That Were Familiar, Now OosO-

Prentice Milford
Forty years ago the lecturer and
lecture course had not made their ap-
pearance. The village debating society
was of regular winter occurrence, dis
cussing (Which was the greater man,
George Washington or Christopher
Columbus?" or what invention has
been most useful to mankind, the art of
printing or the mariners compass"
The land was free for all to shoot
over. Breech-loaders and ''shells" or
Cartridges" were unthought of. Gun
ners cut their own wads, poured the
charge of powder into the muzzle, then
o handful of shot. adjusted the percus-
sion cap and banged away. But if the
fowling- piece was not improved, the
game of all descriptions was far more
plentiful. Forty years ago deer were
still native to the pine forests of Long
Island, and q yearly hunt for them was
organized by the sporting element Of
this country.
The trunk of the period was covered
with sealskin, the bristly hair outward,
and studded with small brass nails. The
baggage-smasher had barely been de-
veloped. Valises were long and narrow
Saddle-bags were not out OF date.
City hotels called the guests to meals
by the gong or dinner-bell. The land
lord sat at the head of the table, and
carved the breakfast steak. The guests
dined together all ct the SAME hour
Dinner was served with great parade
and formality. The walters removed
the covers from the chatting dishes at
given signal, bore them aloft out of the
room, then reappeared and carried off
dishes to be carved at side tables
The oyster saloon of that time was
furnished with stalls" and curtained
recesses, affording parties more seclu-
4on and quiet than those of to-day. 1t
hung will o IT, a cloth-covered balloon
shaped sign, painted red, inside of
which q candle was stuck ut night
The bar of the period was more dingy
than that of the present, but the liquor
was better Brandy was not Obsolete
In the city drinks were three cents BE
fore the screen" and six cents behind it.
Six-cent drinks were deemed extrava-
CANT and so were three-cent cigars.
Among old and prosperous families
could be found more cut-class decanters
and port or Madeira either in tho closet
or on the sideboard than to-day. Hun
dreds of the smaller agricultural villages
forty years ago maintained one or two
'taverns" where now there are none.
Tipping and intemperance among our
native population was far more general.
The "solid men" of the town belonged
to engine companies, and pumped faith
fully at fires. A village fire often
terminated in subdued and respecta-
BILE drunk. Exhaustion justified I'M
usual recourse to stimulants at unac-
customed hours, and the rest followed.
The village engine was always under
repair after fire and always broke
down at one. Householders were re-
quired by law to keep leathern buckets
to be used at fires. They hung in the
hallway and had the owners name
printed on them in white letters.
Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Anacortes, Wash. Ter.) 1882-1887, 1884-01-26

What will cure the worst case of dys-
pepsia' What will insure a hearty appe-
lite and increased digestioni What will
cure general debility and give new lease
of life9 What will dispel nervous depres-
sion and low spirits3 What will restore
exhausted mothers to full! strength What
will strengthen nerves and muscles!
What will enrich the blood! What will
enable you to overcome weakness, wake
fulness and lack of energyl What will
prevent chills and fever and other effects
of malarial poisonl Browns Iron Bitters.
1t is well to know this.
Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Anacortes, Wash. Ter.) 1882-1887, 1884-01-26

MARITIME & Col have used the Life
Essence in my practice in the various
forms of dyspepsia, resulting in impov-
erished blood and depraved nutrition. In
convalescence from fevers, typhus, ty-
phoid, diphtheria, small pox, scarlatina,
measels, in nervous prostration from men.
tai and physical exertion, dissipation and
vicious habits, in malarial diseases after
a course of quinine) to restore nutrition,
impotence and loss of sexual vigor, it is a
combination of great efficacy, and being
very acceptable to the most fastidious, may
be taken for any time without being re-
pugnant. JAMES l.. LoNGE, Nj. ID.
Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Anacortes, Wash. Ter.) 1882-1887, 1884-01-26

Three-fourths of the present site of
Denver was owned only few years
ago by Edward McClintock. who sold it
for pair of French calf boots, a pound
of plug tobacco and o burro. McClin-
took drove an OK team in the first over
land train that ever crossed the con-
tinent.
Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Anacortes, Wash. Ter.) 1882-1887, 1884-01-26
the Childron's "Dlckey
ciety."

Eighty thousand children in the north
of England form the 'Dickey Bird
Society" They are pledged to protect
birds, never to destroy nest, and to
feed birds in winter. It would not be
q bad organization for this country. In
combined voice and plumage our Amer
lean birds of the woods and fields are
equal to any in the world. 1t was a
sorry piece of work to import such use
less Migrants as English sparrows to
take their places.
Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Anacortes, Wash. Ter.) 1882-1887, 1884-01-26

1t was some time ago when an effort
was being made to induce the children
to sign the total abstinence pledge. On
the way from the hall a little girl,
evidently profoundly impressed with
the sweeping character Of the pledge
she had taken, was heard to ask,
Mamma, can chew gum nov?"
Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Anacortes, Wash. Ter.) 1882-1887, 1884-01-26

STOCKTON, Cal, Dec. 80, ISL sell
Ammen's Cough Syrup, feeling confident
your reputation as an apothecary would
prevent your putting any trash on the
market, and the price being about the
same as the best class of remedies, have
no object in discriminating against it, so
| wish you success.
w. A. MCCURRDY,
Apothecary, cor. Main and Suffer st.
Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Anacortes, Wash. Ter.) 1882-1887, 1884-01-26

Are made pallid and unattractive by func-
tional Irregularities, disorders and weak
nesses that are perfectly cured by follow.
ing the suggestions given in an illustrated
treatise with colored plates) sent for three
letter postage stamps. Address WoRLDs
DIsPENsARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, Buff
falo n V
Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Anacortes, Wash. Ter.) 1882-1887, 1884-01-26
AN INCIDENT IN VIRGINIA.

Our old friend, Mr. VIM. Claughton, of
Heathsville, Sheriff of Northumberland
county, Va, says: 1--WE have many good
medicines in our parts, but nothing which
equals st. Jacobs Oil, the Great German
Remedy. My family keep the Oil in the
house at all times and use it for almost
everything that medicine can be used
for. They claim that it is unequaled for
rheumatism and all bodily pains. -Tappa-
hammock (Na.) Tide Water Index.
Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Anacortes, Wash. Ter.) 1882-1887, 1884-01-26

Rev. w. j. johnson, Woodberry, Md,
says: 81 have used Browns Iron Bittcrs
in my family and they have proven a
splendid health invigorator.'
Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Anacortes, Wash. Ter.) 1882-1887, 1884-01-26

Young and midde-aged men suffering
from nervous debility, premature old age,
loss of memory, and Kindred symptoms,
should send three stamps for Part VII of
pamphlets issued by Worlds Dispensary
Medical Association, Buffalo, n. Y.
Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Anacortes, Wash. Ter.) 1882-1887, 1884-01-26

Rev. II. Marshall, West Ellicott City,
Md, says: 81 have used Browns Iron
Bitters Jor dyspepsia and debility and
have been benefited"
Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Anacortes, Wash. Ter.) 1882-1887, 1884-01-26

Small boy-"Pa, did you know ma long
before you married herH PA didn't.
didn't know her till long after married
her"
Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Anacortes, Wash. Ter.) 1882-1887, 1884-01-26
EPILEPSY lFitsl

Successfully treated. Pamphlet of par
ticulars one stamp. Address WoRLD's
DrsPENsARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, Buff
falo n Y
Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Anacortes, Wash. Ter.) 1882-1887, 1884-01-26

THE Browns Bronchial
Troches" act directly on the organs of the
voice. They have an extraordinary effect
on all disorders of the throat.
Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Anacortes, Wash. Ter.) 1882-1887, 1884-01-26

The boy who bit into green apple re-
marked, with Il wry face, "'Twas ever thus
in childhood sour"
Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Anacortes, Wash. Ter.) 1882-1887, 1884-01-26

Dujardin's Life Essence positively cures
hysteria,, and all nervous affections.
Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Anacortes, Wash. Ter.) 1882-1887, 1884-01-26

Size amt everything. A watch ticking
can be heard further than bed ticking.
Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Anacortes, Wash. Ter.) 1882-1887, 1884-01-26

Ammen's Cough Syrup never fails to
cure if used in time and according to di-
rectionS
Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Anacortes, Wash. Ter.) 1882-1887, 1884-01-26

Somebody has been bright enough to
say: 'Langtry and Gebhart-thc Lily of
the Valley and the Valet of the Lily"
Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Anacortes, Wash. Ter.) 1882-1887, 1884-01-26

"MoTHER SWANS WORM SYRUP" for
feverishness, restlessness, worms, consti-
patton tasteless. % cents.
Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Anacortes, Wash. Ter.) 1882-1887, 1884-01-26

The life-giving properties of impure
blood are restored by using SAMARITAN
NERVTNE.
Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Anacortes, Wash. Ter.) 1882-1887, 1884-01-26

Dujardins Life Essence makes the old
feel young again.
Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Anacortes, Wash. Ter.) 1882-1887, 1884-01-26

In the bright lexicon of youth there is no
such word as fail, but in the'bright lexicon
of Webster there is.
Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Anacortes, Wash. Ter.) 1882-1887, 1884-01-26
HARKNEss FIRE ExTINGUIsHER.

Strength for the weary-Dujardin's Life
Essence,
Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Anacortes, Wash. Ter.) 1882-1887, 1884-01-26

Dujardins Life Essence gives brain force
and vital energy.
Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Anacortes, Wash. Ter.) 1882-1887, 1884-01-26
BEAUTIFUL WOMEN

Never swear at cold weather. If you
don't like il, you must blanket 1t.
Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Anacortes, Wash. Ter.) 1882-1887, 1884-01-26

Mrs. Orlena Marshall, of CRANKY, o.,
says: Samaritan Nervine cured me of
epilepsy"
Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Anacortes, Wash. Ter.) 1882-1887, 1884-01-26

I'VE always keep Pisos Cure for Con-
sumption in the house.
Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Anacortes, Wash. Ter.) 1882-1887, 1884-01-26

Dujardin's Life Essence is THE GREAT
FRENCH NERVE Tonic.
Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Anacortes, Wash. Ter.) 1882-1887, 1884-01-26

Dujardins Life Essence is the remedy
for the overworked brain.
Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Anacortes, Wash. Ter.) 1882-1887, 1884-01-26

When a woman smiles from ear TO ear,
it's real mean to say her mouth goes back
on her
Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Anacortes, Wash. Ter.) 1882-1887, 1884-01-26

SKINNY MEN. "Wells' Health Remover
restores health and vigor, cures Dyspepsia,
Impotencc
Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Anacortes, Wash. Ter.) 1882-1887, 1884-01-26

Dujardins Life Essence cures neuralgia
and nervous headache.
Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Anacortes, Wash. Ter.) 1882-1887, 1884-01-26

AS an invigorant,
Hostetter's Stom-
zach Bitters has re-
ccived the most
positive indorse-
ment from eminent
physicians and has
long occupied n fore
most rank among
standard proprieta-
ry remedies. It's
properties as an al
terative of disorder
ed conditions of
the stomach. liver
and bowels. and a
preventive of mala-
rial diseases are no
less renowned.
For sale by Drug
gists and Dealers.
TO whom apply for
Hostetter's Alma
nae for 1881.
Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Anacortes, Wash. Ter.) 1882-1887, 1884-01-26

Dujardins Life Essence conqucrs nerv-
Gus debility, loss of memory.
Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Anacortes, Wash. Ter.) 1882-1887, 1884-01-26


"Oh, Dick! Dick!" she cried wildly,
how could you, how could you? and
loved you sol"
Then with sudden burst of sobs she
broke down altogether, and, burying
her face in the crumpled overcoat, wept
and wept as if her very heart would
break, the graceful little figure was
shaken and convulsed.
The fire burned low in the CRATE un.
der q coating of gray ashes.
Eleven!
Now she did not pause to listen to
the music.
Footsteps came along the sidewalk,
up the steps.
A latch key turned cautiously in the
door.
She neither heard nor stirred.
In the hall Dick paused, curious
smile on his lips.
''Dolly's asleep, as sure as fate!"
He Invested himself of hat and over
coat, and, humming a popular air,
turned the handle of the parlor door.
Goodness! Golly, what's the mat
ter?"
His song came to an untimely end as
he caught sight of the sobbing, shaking
little figure on the hearth-rug.
He took one stride toward her, but
ut the sound Of his voice she had sprung
to her feet, with crimson cheeks and
dangerously sparkling eyes.
"Stand of, sirl Don't dare to touch
Incl"
"Great heavenl Dolly" in direst
bewilderment.
s. Don't Dolly mel" facing him like o
diminutive tigress- -"don't dare tor
"Dollyw
Mohave County miner., 1884-04-27

The amount of wholesale adultera- ton that is now going on in the com monest articles of food is something fearful to contemplate. Tea is made principally of willow leaves and col ering matter and coffee from beans and ch1ccUry, four is made with plas- ter of Paris and chalk; honey Is made from glucose, syrup etc.. while butter is made of lard, soap-fat, dead horses and no one knows what else, and yeast powders are made of alum and other deleterious substances.Cot
 ton seed oil represents the olive; pep- per is only half pepper; ;horse radish IS made out of turnIps; mustard Is one half flour, and beer is made of cop
 peras, old boots or anything that comes handy. Congress should turn its attention to stepping this nefari- ous business and pass an act lmpos- ing a heavy penalty for adulteratlns any article used for food CT drink.
Mohave County miner., 1884-04-27
TELEGRAPHIC.
A BIG FIRE IN CINCINNATI.

Cincinnati, April 24.-2 a. m.-A terrible fire is nov raging in tine buildings of the American Oak Leather Company, one of the largest tanneries in the world.
 A SON KILLS HIS JEALOUS FATHER.
 Monroe, Ga. April 23-Jesse Gum killed his father, Matthew G G4nn, to- day. The father was widower and he and his son courted the same young lady. The son married her two weeks ago. The father sent him word to be on his guard, as he was coming to kill him. This morning the father entered the house of the son. who fired on him as he was talk ing aim.
Mohave County miner., 1884-04-27

Winnipeg Custom house of over $2OO,OOO. the difference being against the latter G.B.Spencer was Collector when this astounding variation oc- cured.
 At Washington Helen Marshall Carroll has sued her husband, Ma jor General Samuel s. Carroll, for a divorce on the ground of adulte- ry.
 Jemmy Kirwan defeated Con Walsh in a prize-fght on Long ls- land yesterday.
 Sir Edward Wood, member of Parliament, offers E1OOO reward for the rescue of General Gordon.
 Three men were arrested in Alba ny, Or, for counterfeiting; sixty bogus dollars were captured.
 William Donovan, aged 78 years was asphyxi 4ted by gas in San Jose
 An unknown deaf-mute was TUT over and killed by an engine at Sal Lake.
 A heavy shock of earthquake wal felt throughout England last Tues day morning and a great amount 0 damage was done in many of th eastern counties. This is a new ex perience for the English people, anC has caused considerable alarm al over the country.
Mohave County miner., 1884-04-27

The San Francisco Chronicle says ,t1at the Colorado gold fever is shown to be an excitement worked up in cold blood by the owners of claims. which were salted with gold to mis lead prospective purchasers. If good evidence of such practice can be SC cured some of those who have been swindled ought to bring legal pro- ceedings against this gang of swind lers. A few heavy sentences deall cut to men who engage i'll this busi ness would do much to make 1t lose its attractions. Ger '.aInly the loss and suffering which a spurious gold ex c1tement entails ought to justify SC were measures towards those who art guilty of deluding the public.
Mohave County miner., 1884-04-27
Additional Locals.

Mrs. Sam'l Hamilton and her three chil- dren returned last night from a long visit to Los Angeles.
 Mrs. w. H. Tagg;.rt has returned from her trip to Kansas and is stopping at Kim man.
 Sandarson's teams came in last night from kingman with load of merchandise for Welton & Beecher's store.
 Roe Bros. received another load of goods yesterday.
Mohave County miner., 1884-04-27

It is stated that a conference was held in New York last week, at which arrangements were made for the nomination of General Butler for Prssiaspt and Congressman Reagan gof Texas M Vice-Prese lent by the Anti -Mopo,Ally party, and an under standing arrived at v9 the Green back party, hy which they were to rat1fy the nomination at their con- vention.
Mohave County miner., 1884-04-27

The Pail Mali Gazette demands that the Government shall at once declare that England will not retire from Egypt for five years, otherwise, it says, England will drift into war with France.
Mohave County miner., 1884-04-27

Reports from the various parts of Washington Territory show that the coming Republican convention will send delegates to Chicago instructed for Blaine.
Mohave County miner., 1884-04-27

W. O. O'Neil takes hold of the Arizona Miner as lessee and editor. He is well and favorably known throughout Arizona and New Mexico as good newspaper man and ready writer. We wish him unbounded success in his new venture.
Mohave County miner., 1884-04-27

The Blaine boom is gathering strength daily, and he appears to be almost the unanimous choice of the Republican party for the next Presi- dent.
Mohave County miner., 1884-04-27

During the past week, of the dele. gates elected to the Chicago conven- tion. the majority are for Blaine.with Fdmunds next. Arthur is considered practically out of the fight.
Mohave County miner., 1884-04-27

California has a good live delega ton in Congress this session, and they are working hard fol the inter ests of their State.
Mohave County miner., 1884-04-27

The House fixed Satur- day, May Sd, for consideration of the Pacific Coast Chinese bill.
Mohave County miner., 1884-04-27

The Arizona Silver Belt has enter ed on its seventh year. We wish It continued prosperity.
Mohave County miner., 1884-04-27

Gila county Republicans are in favor of tine nomination of James G. Blaine for the Presidency.
Mohave County miner., 1884-04-27

It is again positively asserted that Tilden will not consent to be a can didate.
Mohave County miner., 1884-04-27

The House Committee on Terrlto- ries has adopted a substitute to Cassidy's Utah Government bill.
Mohave County miner., 1884-04-27

The Pennsylvania Wool-Growers Convention has demanded restora- ton of the tariff of 1867 on wool.
Mohave County miner., 1884-04-27

Morrison IS confident that his bill will pass the House inside of ten days.
Mohave County miner., 1884-04-27

Ten thousand people celebrated Emancipation Day in Washing ton.
Mohave County miner., 1884-04-27

Senator SabIn has introduced bill to revive the grade of General of the army
Mohave County miner., 1884-04-27
EDITORIAL NOTES.

The Senate has passed the new Bankruptcy bill.
Mohave County miner., 1884-04-27

Illinois Republicans have nomina- ted Richard J. Oglesby for Govern or.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1884-07-12

KLoTz 4 MARX, GENERAL MERCHANDISE.
Il affords US pleasure to call public
attention to the advertisement Of the
"Stsndard House" Of Lake Charles,
conducted By our Young and energetic
friends Messrs. Klotz n Marx, two as
clever gentlemen as it has ever been
our good luck to meet. They keep
constantly on hand one Of the most
complete and carefully selected stocks
Of Dry Goods and Groceries in any
town outside Of the city Of New Or
leans, consisting Of little Of every
thing. These young gentlemen, BY
their close attention 70 business and
fair dealing, have established repu-
tation in this community that any
mercantile firm might feel proud Of.
They are both polite, accommodating
and always at their post of duty, Civ
ing their personal attention to their
business. Their prices are .'rock bot
TOM and their goods are frst-class,
and we would advise our readers and
tue general public, when they are in
search u bargains, 70 60 to 8lotz Il
Marx, where they VIII get value re-
eeiyed for every cent spent. Be sure
and don't forget nc old reliable
STANDARD Honsep
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1884-07-12
A local Review of Our Adver.
tlsers.
LAKE HousE SALOON.

Well, if people viii drink liquor
and we suppose they win, kicking
against il to the contrary notwith
standing, we win say to them to drop
in at the Lake Honse saloon, Capt.
Green Hall, proprietor, who is as
jolly an old tar as ever reefed a sail
or weighed an anchor, and try some
of bis medicine" which is said to be
the best in Lake Charles; you will
be right royalty entertained either
by the Jovial Captain Or his able
lieutenant. Prof. saintgaudin, whose
reputation as a mixologist can only be
excelled by his courteous, affsble and
winning ways. Smokers can procure
the best of cigars at the bar aud the
lovers of billiards win find an AL bill.
lizard table at the Lake House saloon.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1884-07-12

METHODIST.
"A line Of fine shsw Hats for
children, boys and men, 1t
may24atf. ID. BLOCH q BRo.'s.

There are noR foFty-fhree prison.
ers confined 10 the parish Jail, six Of
them on the charge q murder Tier.
Vttte South.
Well, brother Bryan, you beat US
on the bar-roon question, and perhaps
that accounts for your being ahead Of
as now, as We have emily five in our
Prison--one for murder and four for
minor oflenses. We are not going to
try to compete with you any more
yen beat US too badly.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1884-07-12

At the last election Of the K. Of r.
the following officers were elected and
installed N. N. Singleton, G. c. !;
z. NJ Richard, Y. g.; A. B. Pujo, P.
Leon KlotE NJ al, and DR.. w. A.
Knapp, the former c. c, succeeded
BY virtue Of law to the Chair Of P. c.,
which was formerly occupied by L.
g. Touchy.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1884-07-12

Sheriff ID. ]. Reid left last Tues
day for Opelousas, With Dewitt Powell
and Lindsay griffin, where these pris-
oners win be kept until next court
term. Our old jail is very unsafe,
requiring a strong and expensive
guard, 50 much 50, II is q matter Of
economy 70 send them Of. Since
putting the above 10 type Sheriff
Reid has returned, having safely
lodged bis prisoners in jail. He in
forms as he has received the eommis
siens for our new Police Jury.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1884-07-12
Correction.

IN our last issue in death notice of
the infant son Of Mr.. and Mrs. James
T Geary, the types made US say that
the deceased was aged 1 year, 1
month and sdays, when it should have
been one month and three days, for
which we ask the indulgence Of the
bereayed parents, and deeply sympa-
thize with our esteemed friehds in the
loss Of their darling little one. We
republish the death notice as corrected.