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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-12-19

''WhAt is in those big brown paper packages
that came to-day mamma p
''Oh, nothing, child; nothing but-bui
soap
Then why don't You letme see itY'
81 don't want 70 open them until Wash-dRy 9"
"But Jane If ont Of soap and is going 10 the
grocery 70 get some p
II forgot. 1t il not soap IN those bundles
but starch.
when does Christmas come, mamma ?"
Next week"
"WhO brings this presents r
'Santa Claus.
'How does be get M
Comes down the chimney"
"Bui We have no chimney in the parlor
where the Christmas tree Is 70 be D."
''No, l forgot; he comes up the heater fiue 3"
But how does be get through the little
holes"
He is very small and can squeeze through
anywhere.
''But dolls aud carriages and drums and sleds
are not small How does he get them
through
ooh please don't bother any more; mamma
is tired.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-12-19
CHRISTMAS IN MEXICO.

Christmas day is celebrated in a quiet way in
Our neighbcring Republic Mexico. Nothing of
the boisterous joviality Of the American day is
apparent except in localities where there are
many Americans. Gifts from friend 10 friend
are rarely interchAnged. The servants ofteu get
their sgwnaldo, Christmas present, but even
this custom if not general Hearty and happy
a. is the Me1ican's Christmas. it Is enjoyed
more a. religious festival than az q feast
Every feature Is 10 do honor 10 their faith
In these devotions as in ALI others in that
country women delight 10 bear the burden
Worship IL the dominant impulse Of these shy,
cautious and often beautiful creatures. Their
whole lives would be mystery to our Amer
lean girls, for they know little Of the uncou-
Ventional freedom our women enjoy.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-12-19
Az OLD TRADITION.

There was a tradition that the maid who was
not kissed under bough Of mistletOe At Christ
mas would not be married during the following
year. There was once q notion that its heather
origin should exclude it trom the Christmas
decorations, but this found no favor with the
young people at any period On the contrary,
they took good care that it should be hung,
and that it should have plenty Of berries, for
the ceremony under 1t was not duly performed
if a berry was not plucked OF with each kiss,
and consequently the number Of berries de-
termined the number Of kisses.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-12-19
EARLY CHRISTMAS TINES.

While Christmas was originally a religious
holiday consecrated to secret prayer and mid
night worship. at season when the pagan
world was abandoning itself to worldhness and
sensuahty, it has retained many Of the chArSc-
teristic features Of the ancient festival Of the
Saturnalia. " -umAn children under the
Republic ass--en as the Empire were Accus-
toned TO receive presents il the joyous DAYS OF
December-cheap. tawdry and clumsy in COM
parison with the jeweled. gold-!aced dolls and
thOusand-and-one mechanical devices and in
genious toys Of to-day, bui none the less tokens
of affection IL the household. There was AL
immense attendance at the GlAdiAtoriAl CON-
bats and town shows, precisely as the theatres
Of to-day do their largest business IN Christmas
week The dinners during the saturnaliA were
the most sumptuous OF the year. just a. the
Christmas dinner now holds the highest calen-
dAr rank in Germany, England and America
Indeed. If We go back only little way toward
the Middle Age. it will be 70 ind signs Of the
Pagan saturnAliA in its worst estats-the gro
tesque folies, the inordinate feasting, the II
bAldry and hcentiousness and the wanton
crime, against which the ChrlstmAs-mAss was
q solemn protest and warning. But the day
has never ceased 70 have it religious fervor
and significance, even when Austere and big
otsd ProtestAnts have set their faces sternly
against it, Not one Of the Christian centuries
has lost the lesson OF the festival, even wnen
men had 10 preach it 70 themselves without u
Bible which they were able to read, and with
only little child in the household 10 remind
them Of the innocence of the Christ-Child.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-12-19
HISTORY or SANTA CLAUS.

The history Of Santa Claus curious mix
tuIe of truth and iAble-gOes far hack into the
ancient time. Centuries ago a child was born
il Asia Minor who received the name Of
Nicholas. His parents were wealthy and Of
high rank and desiring 70 express their graft
tnde 70 God for the birth Of their son, they
resolved ~ educate hum for the Christian
priesthood. The child Was sober and Thought
ful, and while vet young both his parents died
aud he inherited their great wealth. He con-
mdered the riches & sacred trust; he fed the
hungry, he clothed the destitute, and per
formed AL kinds Of good deeds rs secretly IS
possible. Az priest he Wss greatly beloved
az q bishop he continued his beneyolence.
After his death the church canonized hum and
he became one Of the greatest patron saints,
being reyered as the help Of the poor, the pro
tector Of the weak, and as the especial patron
saint Of little children, who were taught TO Be
heve that their good gifts came from him. ST.
Nicholas was the name given him by the monks,
and this was Familiarity changed TO Santa
Nic'laus, and finally clipped down TO santa
Claus, who Is still represented as retaining his
old habits Of secret benevolenoe and coming
down the chimney at nights laden with Christ
mas presents for children A pleasant fiction
It is 10 them, under the cover Of which that
charming secrecy concerning the donors Of
gifts il kept up, though little eyes and ears and
minds are keen, and Santa Claus is usually
very well known to them as 3 much more
modern parsonage than old ST. Nicholas But
the children enjoy the harmless pretenoe, the
mysterious filing of stockings and the heavily
laden Christmas tree.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-12-19

$4,000" ~f'F''s 80 1900
times convicted Of a similar Ohsnc-, he shall b.
sentenced as provided in Section 1917 OF the Re
Yleeu Laws.
A r,r.r.r..I N ~. lnrh A II 1921
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-12-19
THE JOI-BELLS.

HArk 70 the 5oy-bells
That merrlly ring
The king lieth dead
And AL hail 10 the KING :"
The old year hath died
IN tlie silence Of night;
The New Year comes forth
In his beauty and might.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-12-19
fThe Ghristmas6uest
FOR THE HOLIDAY SEASON
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1sSt-5.

THE BLESSED MESSAGE or CHRISTMAS Is THE
WORD or PEACE PEACE BETWEEN GOD AND
NAN PEACE BETwEEN MEN AND ANGELS; PEAcE
BETWEEN MAN AND Man
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-12-19

lie are NOT properly enIurueu M
reason Of The neglect or inefii.
prosecuting ufticers, ana praying
nent Of special prosecutors I'M
Ma Of This ACT IL shall Ia. the du-
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-12-19

ises So sold by paying 10 the officer the amount
for which the same was sold, with interest
thereon, and any subsequent attaching creditor
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-12-19

AffN
hereby certify thai the foregoing 1871 nnmberti
designated fer publication agre'ab ) the p owl
uiOns OF Il elton four tnourand, i've hundred and
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-12-19

NV h'Wh 90 NpAls tNtliN hutueie OF pOtIloes.
tue pistols, side arms and equipments used hy
O soldier in the service of the United States,
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iert 90 the same duties and liabilities MS town
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-12-19

Approved Nov. %. 1884
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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-12-19

vi,ed Laws, relating 10 appeals ia civil causes
from justices rourts.
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South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1884-05-16


WHAT BAPTIST MINIsIrR SAYs.-
@. boldstien IL hsve been afflicted FOR
long time ~s;th live complaint and
constipation. haze tried many rene
dies and several doctors. bot they all fail.
cd. Lave used three bottles OF your
Aromanna and find il the very thing
needed. shall recommend /, 10 all
who are suffering in the same way.
JOHN West, Pastor Baptist Church.
Sold by Mcdowell. Druggist, Romuey.
A Curious SCHEME TO PIoIoNa
LiFE.-William King, very rich Lon.
don merchant, who loved life, adopted a
curious scheme TO lepg,hen the period OF
his declining days. lie willed $1,000 to
his Physician. with the proviso that the
sum should be doubled every year that
he teststor should be kept alive. The
second year the sum became 81, 900: the
third year $1,000; the fourth $4,000
the fifth $4,000 tho SIKH $50 900; the
seventh $4,000; the eight Sl2S coo [;
the ninth 1856, 900; the tenth $4,000.
Upon the death of Mr.. King. a few weeks
ego. tn, physician was paid $3.50. OOo,
| between ten and eleven years hsvinr
passed since the agreeme ut.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1884-05-16

BALTIIonE CATTLE MARKET, May
l2.-Roceip,s of Cattle FOR he week
Reeves 1928; Hogs 50o6 Sheep 4l28.
Prices OF beef Cattle ranged as fol-
lows: Best6 00(6$6 10; that general
y rated first quality O0aSG 90; me.
dunn or good fair quality 25(d$5 90 F.;
ordinary thin Steers Oxen aud Cows
15(gS4 %. Extreme range Of prices
3 15GSG 20. Most Of the Gales were
fsorl 5 25@S5 rs per 100 lbs. Swine.
We quote AZ 7(G,S cents per Id me-
Sheep and Lambs. We quote Sheep at
3lCG64 cents, Lambs st zoo c,s. Wool
Sheep are net wanted now.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1884-05-16
General Merchandise.

Nj AXES specially Of shopping fos out-of.
w iowa trade. will buy for Won any kind
at goods that can be procured in Philnde lphis
Will give description and prices when SAMPLES
cannot oe sent. No place in this country can
you buy goods Cheaper THAI in this city and
Fever SD cheap as now. Have the whole civ
to make selections from and ak years oxperi.
ence in two of the leading retail houses here.
vii! assist ME in making jId,clous selections
for you.
Orders whether large or small will have alike
cHreidi attention The prices Of the good, are
not enhanced by ordering through me but oil
inc goods 10 my customers at the Same price
that customer would pay II here to Luy in per
son Ny compensation being small trade
iiscouut allowed me by the metchauts of whom
0nY. And on some goods such as ma slins
ard others. discount at all az they are aoII
het TO everybody alike. sample order so,ici
Ted Corre5p nicnce promptly answered.
COOS by mail or Express at eight cost to all
parts o! the countr7. Address
TliEC. Il. ALLEN.
1923 Arch Street.
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a CA r p

To I'll who a'e suffering from the CIR.
'ors AMI indisaretions of youth, nervous
weakness. early decay, loss Of manhoo d
&c, sill send a recipe that will cure
you, FREE OF CHARGE. This greg,
remedy was discovered by missionary
in South Am erica. Send sc.f.addrcss
cd envelope to the REV. JosEpu L. In.
MAJ, Station ID, New York City.
March II, lS8l.-1y.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1884-05-16
DIED,

On the S'h inst, MAGGIE, infant OF
John & Sarah Haines. OF Green Spring
VALLEY, oged months. Sorrowing ones
'Earth has no sorows that heaven can
rot heal Eho is now a bright and
shining angel and You shall see her a.
gain III the sweet by and by, where SCR
row and aca'h WI! be no more. end low
Ell oLes will be al test. l. BUTT.
Cn Sunday last, near Springfield, a:
an advanced agc, Mrs. - ETEEKMAN.
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OEaiaI.


'bIGGfNsYiLLE, April 8, 1881.
Nj. l. II G. PANcAKE-Dear Sir:-t
affords me much pleasure 90 recommend
IN the most favorable terms the Oliver
Chill Pow, Of which you are agent. I
secured one last fall ht your store and
was 50 highly pleased that returned THE
spring and puIchas q another and must
say Thai t gives BIT er sati faction both
IN stony aud smoIth around than any
pillow | ever saw. have seen the plow
run FOR thirty or fory yards and never
touch them aud cut regular rurrow.
Any child who can ~ mage n team Of
horses can pl1w Nth one Of tho Oliver
Chill PlOws, IL turns the sod so nicely.
II thought il necessary To say any
more, | could do 10, but / deem IL not
worth my While TO take MP any more
space. 5, brother Farmers, yet The
plow aud try j. 70: yourselves. Very
Truly, &c. LoUDoUN EwFRs.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1884-05-16
I will in the future

as IN the past, sell any aud all kinds of
agricultural Implements, Harvesting
Machinery. Bug-ios, Platform Springs.
ond farm Wagons: the improved Buck.
eye Mover, Reaper, anil SELF. Binder,
which are superior 20 AZ others IN con-
struc.iDn, lightuess OF deaf. &C.. and
fully warranted Hagcrstown DrH, and
tho Halcrstown celebrated uncqualle ;
Locust Hub Hay Rake, New Departure
and Brown CJl,iyators, Electric Spring
A2iJotng Harrow, Corn Planters, Corn
tluhers, Cilcr Mills, Fruit Dr;ers
Ihrcslcr', Saw MIL EaQiues, Barbed
'eHce wire, &c sc.
ES-In addition +, the above, YOU will
~ all tunes fn1 stock OF Saddle, Bril-
dies. Harness, &C., &c.
soliciting your esteemed patronage
am, very respectfully yours,
ID. ~. HEISKELL
Bonner, Nov, Q, 1888.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1884-05-16

GOLD 9 t ,s Ts %. pss,. s:'' and se ss
viii! mail FaEE, IS royal, valuable box Of sam.
PIE goods that will Bnt you in the way Of ma.
King more money in few days than vor eve.
thought ros.lble at auy business Capital pot
required. We will sta you You can work
alI the Tine or in sptre time on'y The work
is universally adapted 10 both sexes Young ard
old. You Can easiiy earn from 50 cents 20 50
every evening That ell who want work may
test The business. we make this unparalleled OF.
Ter - 10 all who are not well satisfied we will
SEND , TO pay for The trouble CT writing Us.
Full perticulsrs, directions &c seat free
Fortunes will be made by those who give their
whole time 10 the work Great sacces1 abso-
luiely sure Don't do'sy Start nov. Ad
dress sTlNsON co, Portland. Maine.
Dec -, 1888 ~
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On Thirty Days Trial

The Votaic Belt Co.. Marshall, Mich.
will send Dr.. Dyes Celebrated Electro
Voltaic Belts & Electric Appliances on
trial for Thirty days to men (younr or
ODD who are afflicted with Nervous De-
biiity, Los. Vitslity. and Kindred
Troubles, guaranteeing speedy and
complete restoration of health and
manly vigor. Address as above. N d
No risk ~ incurred as thirty days trial
is given.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1884-05-16

Rev. G. ". OiIley, New Berne, n. c.,
tays: 4 have taken Erowh's Iron Bit.
tiers and consider it one of The best rem
cdies known
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II Y 7 y X + Y c Z s

" ". Porter, \ torney at Law, 81? Walnut 81
u Browne, Attv 81 Law, SIS Walnut ST.
Harold 7. Newin, Deputy Prothonatary. Su
PIcme Court Broad 81,
Esv. Vim Greene, 3l2 South 18th St.
March % 1891 I'm
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NJ MARRIED..

On the 9TH irsi. :, near Frankfort. Min
eral county, by Rev. L. Butt, Mr.. J. w.
NEFF TO Miss FANNIE GRIMES.
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Gs'/ T,g;D:o N~,ro,,,1y.
Spring Tsrm begins March 18th.

Tor Catalogues or other information
address The Chairman Of the Faculty.
Il. c. BERKELEY. NJ a.
Chairman OF the aculty.
Morgantown w, Va.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1884-05-16
d e G o TON DAY.

The annual decoration Of the grave s
oil the Confederate dead in Indian III ound
cemetery, will take place on 9Th Juno
at ia O'Clock. The meeting Of the mo.
mortal association will be held at that
hour at the Courthouse, where the pro-
cession will form.
NJ. L. VANCE, President.
MARY II. HEIsKELL, Sec'y.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1884-05-16
Freel Cards and Chrcmoe

We will send free BY mail a sample set Of or
fnrgs German, French. and American Chrome
Safds,on tinted and gold grounds, with price iis,
Tor postage. We viii also send free by mi -
samples, ten Of orr beautiful Chfofnoa on rcress
OF ten cents 20 30 Tor packing and pos' age AZ,
enclose confidential price fist Of our 1sroe al
chromos, Agents wanted. Address r. Cfgssoss
q Co. 70 sommer street. Boston. Mass.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1884-05-16

Thursday night OF last week ,ramr
stole $40 from Martin +. Hot,, rcar Sew
mours'ille, in Grant county.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1884-05-16

10 the members Of tue Society of Con.
federate Soldes in Hampshire County:
You are requested to meet at the
Court house in Romuey, ON the 9th June
NJ log O'Clock, to participate in the de-
coration of the graves OF your dead com.
radcs. The general committee of tue
society Is requested TO meet promptly at
10 o'clock 10 transact business OF im~
portancc.
ISAAC T. BRADY, President.
r. j. PUGu. Soc'y.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1884-05-16

The Presbytery CT Winchester met in
Keyser, West Va, on May the 9th a.
y, i. N. Tweniy-seveu Ministers and
Elders were in attendance.
After patiently listening for two DAYS
to tue evidence and arguments in the
case OF Reverend J. NJ. CLYMeR, who
had been charged with Plagiarism
on several occasions, and with False
hood in several particulars, the Pres.
hytery by a unanimous vote, de-
clared that the second charge-False-
hood--was not sustained aud that the
first Hogiarism was sustained only IN
one instance, and in the sense that Mr..
Clymcr hal made an unioise and i'm J..
proper but nat criminal use Of the printed
sermon involved, and admonisbei h m
TO abstain from such use hereafter.
After colc'uing the trial and announ.
cling the judgment Of the Presbytery up
on the case, n resolution was unanimous
ly adopted expressing the sympathy of
Presbytery for, and its confidence IN the
Rev. J. NJ. Ciymer as a man and a Min.
ister Of the Gospel.
In tho case Of the Elders Wm. C..
Clayton and John Hughes, it was deci-
ded upon "a plea presented by them, that
The Presbytery coull not lawfully try
them. 49,
The special event al the flower strew =
ing or the 9th OF June this year, at Stone.
wall Cemetery, Winchester, will be the
erection OF shaft in the Georgia lot.
Mr.. II. Il. Askcw, late assistant Post.
master a. Baltimore, said some time ago
Having bal occasion to try DR.. Bulls
Cough Syrup, ! unhcsitatinIly pro-
nounco 1t the be3. remedy have ever
used. a small bottle relieved me Of a
severe cold
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1884-05-16
Collins and Casl<ets

kept in stock, anI at low price,. Ur.
hoister'ng aod Hgpairiug Furniture
promptly attended to.
~ VIII keep thoroughly posted on
all new and tasteful desigas OF Furni.
ture that may be aoic to meet the de.
mands Of those who may favor me with
their VaineI orders
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1884-05-16

This place was visited by frost NJ on.
day morning. but as yet we have heard
of no damage resulting from it.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1884-05-16

We are under obligations to State
School Superintendent Butcher for CO.
py Of Programme OF Exercises for Coun.
y Institutes.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1884-05-16

"A worthy old lady offers the following
advice to girls;" Whenever fellow pops
the question, don't blush end stare at
your foot. Just throw your arms AROUND
his neck, look him full in the face, and
commence toialk about furniture"
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1884-05-16

Tie weather since the late 6nc rain.
is delightful and ma ,ure is clothed in her
most beateous robes.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1884-05-16

Circuit Court convened on Tues lay
18th May, 1884, Judge JAMES d. ARM
STRONG on the Bench.
The following indictments were found
by the Grand Jury, to wit: against r.
NJ. johnson for unlawfully carving o
pistol; against Thomas Cox for unlaw-
inily hunting tn the Sabbath day; a
Sainst John 3. Wilson and James T..
Wilson for burglary with intent to steal.
On Wednesday ia mes + Wilson and
John Is. Wilson were arraigued on the
indictments against them for the bur-
giary OF she Store-house Of Sydnor Nc
Donald, Esq and each pleaded guilty
whereuron the Court senten,ed the for.
mer to he coniincd in the Penitentialy
for The term of three (3) years, ard the
latter for the term Of Eve 60 years.
The case of Emma shannon VS.. Rob-
crt :. Petit, on charge of bastardy,
was tried before jury and verdict of
gully rendered by them. Defendant
made motion for new trial and in arr
rest of judgment which was set for ar
gument on Thursday.
All other jury cases were continued
ard the petit jury discharged for the
term. Tho Court is now engaged in The
bearing OF chanceFy cases and plesdirgs
in other cases.
The only foreign Attorneys present OF
this term are VIM. NJ Price. Esq, Of
Cumberland, Nd, and G.. w. DALEY,
Esq, Of Kcyser, both of whom were
counsel in the Shannon & Petit case
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1884-05-16

The Postollicc Department has Con-
ferred authority on postmasters not pos
sessed before, 10 correct mislirected let
,ers. where possible, and forward them.
instead, as has been the custom. of send.
ing them TO the Dead Letter Office.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1884-05-16

We learn from the Winchester Times
Ct wednesday last that John T.. Barbour
acoIored man Of good character. living
in that place cooily and deliberately shot
with a large horse pistol on "Wednesday
Of last weck,a coIored woman by the name
Of Caroline Lee. They had for some
time lived together as man aui W fe and
no one knew Of any difficulty between
them until the shooting occurred; the
suppositiOn is tliat Barbour was under
the influence Of liquor at the time. lie
was at once arrested and is in Jail to a.
wait the action of tn grand jury.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1884-05-16


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South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1884-05-16

The following letters remain in tie
Postoflioe unClaimei, AMI il not c4llei
for in 80 days. will be sent to the deai
letter ONCE: Mary Busile, Be-die
Cole, Miss Vinie Lucas, Miss SoDhronia
Thompson. JOIN r. KELLER.
May J., 1884. L. VI.
NJ l.. Thornton Warrenton, n. c..
says a used Browns Iron Bitlers f3r
dyspepsia and consider It the create %
remedy known