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The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1885-12-17
Fancy Grocsr.es

that cannut fail lo suil the most
fastidious, in price, andqnality.
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1885-12-17

Haranted Shoes, from lop priced to
fre.
G. II. REDWOOD & co.
StyA8h Hats at low figures.
81 II. RED WOOD & co.
Dress Goods, Silks, satiaas, listers, dc,
qvith Trimmings to match.
81 H. REDWOOD & co.
Carpets, Rags, Oil Cloths, Curtain Goods,
Ddmdsks, Iou'els, dc.
81 Il REDWo0D q. co.
In few days regular dailp schedule
will be run to Iarrat's. on Nantahala
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1885-12-17
HOLIDAY PRICES

HOLIDAY PRICES
Will be lower than ever Having a
large stock of goods in line, in order to
reduce it will sell at the very lowest fig
ures-Watches, Diamonds, Chains, Jew
elery, Silverwai EN- fact everything in
my line must be seen. Don't fail to see
for youn elf
IT, J. u. ROBERTSON
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1885-12-17

Christmas Goods.
Gt II. REDWOOD < co.
Holiday Goods
ct H. REDWOOD & co.
Cloaks, listers, Eew Markets, Russian cir
c,tlars, ITdlking Jackets, DoInaaas, Visites.
81 Fl. REDWOOD &; &C.
Orerc0dts for men and boys.
Ct H. RED WOOD e co.
Christmas Goods.
81 II REDHOQD &; co.
Xmas cards from ) cents to S0 90; Pa
pier4mache Desks, travelling and shaving
sets; toilet and manicure cases, albums,
&c, suitable for holiday pres
ents, at I'll. IL. LYONS.
Handsome cups and saucerS, work
boxes, photograph frames, boxes of
paper, whisk broom holders, Sc, at
Pelham's.F
Xmas goods at bottom prices at Pei
and handsome goods to suit
every body's pocketbook.
Choice selection of Christmas cards,
and Art Novelties at reasonable prices.
J. n. MoRGAN & Co.
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1885-12-17

Go to H. II. Lyons for Holiday Goods
and get box of the Best Silverware and
Jewelry Polish in the World: Double
the quantity and thrible the quality of
any other goods of the kind. Try me I
am warranted only 25 cents. If.
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1885-12-17
PoINTERsl

The general tone oi the Grocery
Trade is gOosl. and from present in-
dicstions thu eh4drE sfison rt.ani
ses well.
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1885-12-17
SILVER SPRINGS HOTEL
and Property for Rent or
Lease.

The beautiful and attractive property
lust west of the French Broad Iron
Bridge, at the terminus of Patton Avenue
and known as Silver Springs Hotel and
Dairy Farm, is forrentor lease TO a good,
prom pit paying party. Splendid mineral
springs on the premises. No better place
for dairying or trucking, as there are
from 40 t, so acres of very rich land at
tached The buildings are new and can
accommodate good nu.nbsr. For
terms, apply to Mrs. NJ =. Henry, Or
JOKES AND HARDwIeKE,
dec 10-dtf Attr'ys, Asheviile, n. c..
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1885-12-17

Send yo;.r JOB Hork of all kinds to The
Citizen Office, If yoo acant it done neatly,
cAeapEy and acith dispatch.
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1885-12-17

Pelham's Imperishable Cologne (by
large majority the finest Toilet per-
fume) in a handsome bottle will make
nice Xmas present.
Imported and domestic cigars in grea
variety at Hampton & Featherstone's.
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1885-12-17
RICE,

Always large stock OF Carolina
Rice on hand, 81 10 SO.
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1885-12-17

GIores, Hose. Handkerchief. DC
81 II. REDH50ODsd Il co.
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1885-12-17
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
r UMBER FOR SALE.

will sell at public auction, on
SATURDAY, 10th of JAN. 1885,,
several thousand feet of Lumber, of all
kinds, to satisfy claim against Augustus
Patton. viii be sold at Culverson's
mills, near the town of Leicester, Bun
combe county. n. c. Terms cash.
w. II. .CULVERSON, JR.
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1885-12-17

I now have the Judge Merriman prop
erty subdivided into nice building lots,
to sell at even figures and on long time
Call and see plats and examine the prop
erty. MATT ATKINSON,
decl7tf Real Estate Agent.
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1885-12-17

w. t. Weaver, Sole Agent for Hess
Hand-M Made Shoes for men. IF
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1885-12-17

To cash wholesale hqyers in our
line we will say price ON goods be
fore buying.
To retail buyers We will say that
our $ oek is always fresh, full and
compleie--bought lpr cash ON the
best markets, AMI sei.l at tair and
reasonable prices.
Powell & Snider,
Cor. Main st. and Patton Ave.
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1885-12-17

GTORE FOR RENT.
The store building on South Main
street. now occupied by r. w. Joslin, is
for rent This is fine brick building,
glass front, and tlesirably located
Apply to II. La AR GUDGRR,
dec 12-1w or t. G. Brown,
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1885-12-17
Ossr Flour. 1srHtM assd
Feed Department

Is complete. We buy direct from
producers, and dlways keep on
hand car lots each of Flour, Corn,
Oats, Hay, Bran and Shorts, which
we can furnish at
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1885-12-17

Billiard and poll tables with monarch
upstairs, at Hampton & Feath-
erstone's.
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1885-12-17
DAILY EDITION.
READING MATTER
ON THE FOURTH PAGE.

ARRIVAL and Departure OF the Trains.
SALISBURY Mail train arrives 9:29 A. N.
'' Departs 5:32 P. n.
Day train arrives at 2;14 p NJ.
departs at 1880 A. NJ.
TenRessee--Arrives 5:37 p. n.
q Departs 9:47 A. N.
WAYNEsULLE-Arrives 4:39 P. N.
Departs s:39A. NJ.
The Waynesville train reaches that point at
II 30 returning. caves WaYnesYille at 36.
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1885-12-17

Mince Meat, Plum Pudding,
Raspberry and Green Gage Jams
Fresh Pineapples, Calves Feet Jelly.
Cranberry Sauce, Assorted Jams, Salad
Dressing.
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1885-12-17

Grayeley's aud other fine brands of
chewing tobacco az Hampton s. Feather
stones.
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1885-12-17

Ladies must by all means examine
Whitlock's arrdps before purchasing, else
where If
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1885-12-17

Fresh Oysters to-day he Farmers
Boarding House. nov 13-tian1
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1885-04-15
Miscellaneous
Thousands fastened to Their Graves

Relying on testimonials written in
vivid glowing language of some MIRA
culous cures made by some largely
pulled up doctor or patent medic ine
has fastened thousands to their graves
believing in their almost insane faith
that the same miracle will be performed
on them, and that these testimonials
make the cures, while the so-called
medicine IS all the time Fastening them
to their graves. We have avoided pub
fishing testimonials. as they do not
make the cures, although we have
THOUSANDS UPON THOUSANDS
of them, of the most wonderful cures,
voluntarily sent us. II IS our medicine
Hop Bitters, that makes the cures. 1t
has never tailed and never can. We
will give reference 10 any one for any
disease similar to their own if desired.
or will refer toesny neighbor, as there IS
not aneighborhood in the known world
but can show its cures by Hop Bitters.
LOSING JoKs.
prominent physician of Pittsburg said
TO lady patient who was complaining OF
her continued III health, aud OF n inability
TO cure her j0kingly said. try Hop Bit
ters The lady tuOk 1t in earnest ami used
the Eltters, from which she obtained per
manent heal IN. She now laughs at the doc
tor for mis- joke, but he is not well pleased
with it, as it cost him a good patient.
FEES FOs DOCTORS.
The fee OF doctors is an item that very
many persons are interested in We
believe the ,chedule for visits is $500.
which would tax man confined to his
bed for year, and IL need of daily
visit, over 1000 year Tor medical al
tendance alone! And one single bottle
of Hop Bitters taken in time would save
the 81 900 and all the years sickness.
a LADY's WISH.
ooh, how wish my skin was as clear and
soft as yours, said lacy 10 her friend.
You can easily make it so" answered the
friend. "HOw?" inquired the first lady.
by using Hop Bitters that makes pure.
rich blood and blooming health. 1t did il
for me, as you observe"
GIVEN UP BY THE DOCTORS.
''Is it possible that Mr.. Godfrey is up
and at work, and cured by so simple
remedy?"
Il assure you it is true, that he is en-
tirely cured, and with nothing but Hop
Bitters, and only ten days ago his doc
tors gave him up and said he must die.
from Kidney and Liver TROUBLED
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1885-04-15
HaY.
Butter.
Eggs.
Sugar.

Warranted. .........-' loo y doz
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1885-04-15

ora Cola tSL nave Sore Throat, a Cough
eapsicnm ny B. h Douglass u Sons
pleasant = cough Drops; they are
and viii W " me taste, perfectly harmless
Connecticut western news., 1885-10-28
GREATRARRINGTON.

Deacon Daniel W. Beckwith and wife leave this week to visit his brother, who lives on the island of Honolulu, one of the Sandwich Islands, lying in the Pa- cific ocean about 21OO miles from San Francisco. They expect to be gone about six months.
 Church goers that were at the Con- gregational church last Sunday morning listened to an excellent sermon by Rev Horace Winslow, who was pastor of this church about 25 years ago, when he vol unteered and went into the army to put down the rebellion.
 Some of our enterprising ladies for a few weeks past have been very busy raising funds to pay for bell for our church and have done so well that bell weighing about 36OO pounds is expected this week, and then with music from the grand organ in the church and mu- sic from the bell in the steeple and good preaching from the pulpit we mis- erable sinners ought to be satisfied and do better. ....
 The Catholic church people are build ing tall steeple on the west end of their church.
Connecticut western news., 1885-10-28
WEST NORFOLK.

The evening of October 20 will long be remembered as the night of the fa- nous magic lantern exhibition in our capacious ''opera house." The ''great and only exhibition on earth," it was probably considered by those young hoodlums who were present. Most of the views were comic and silly in the ex- treme. A perfect pandemonium existed throughout the whole "show" and many were obliged to stop mp their ears on &C., count of the noise. Not satisfied with making all the noise possible several panes of glass being broken and some other damage done, which might we'll be expected from such ''mob."
 On account of the State Teachers convention to be held at Hartford the last of this month, our school will close the 29th and 30th inst.
 Hunters report game quite abundant just now. Seems as though it had come in a night, as none could be found two weeks ago in this vicinity.
 The singing school, held every Thurs day evening in Norfolk, under the aus pices of Prof Weaver, is but poorly at- tended, only about a dozen young peo- pie availing themselves of the rare op- portunity that now presents itself for the cultivation of the voice. But two from this place attend the school.
 The Sunday afternoon meetings in the schoolhouse are we'll attended. The Methodist minister from North Goshen has charge and gives short practical sermon. Iris quite evident that we need missionary here, especially after seeing what the Tuesday evening ''show goers' saw and heard.
Connecticut western news., 1885-10-28

An exchange very properly remarks that newspapers are necessity, and a man might as we'll subscribe promptly as to put it off, on some excuse or other and be kicked by his conscience, jawed by the old woman, pestered by the chil- dren and laughed at by the neigbors as a man who borrows but never sub- scribes.
 Lawrence Gillette planted peas May 1 after this fashion, He dug trench Is inches deep and put in six-inch layer of barn yard manure, covering it with thin layer of dirt, then planted the peas and covered them with nearly foot of soil. The vines are yet bearing and to- day you can see blossoms, green peas and shelled peas all in the same TOW.
 All persons between the ages of IS and 45 years, desiring exemption from military duty and communication tax, by reason of mental or physical disability, must report to one of the post-surgeons for examination, and if found exempt will be furnished with certificate of exemption, to be filed by them with the selectmen of the town in which they are liable to enrolment. Those who were examined by post-sur- geons in 1878, 1879, 1880, 1881, 1882, 1883 and 1884, and the disability class ed as permanent, will not be required to be examined again, unless by order of the surgeon general.
Connecticut western news., 1885-10-28
NEW HARTFORD.

The first of the Union Corporation clubs receptions of the season was given last Friday night and was an enjoyable affair.
 Dr George S.Wright, the successor of Dr Broadway, has not only taken pos session of the doctors office but has gone to housekeeping in the house for merIy occupied by Dr Broadway.
 Miss Nettie Carter of Brooklyn, NY, is guest at the house of R. R. Smith.
 Miss F. Bean has returned after an absence of ten weeks.
 Mrs J. Widmer is spending few days in Bristol.
 Mrs Will Spencer of Sufield is at the house of her mother, Mrs Maria Kel- logg.
 w. W. Gates is home on the sick list.
 Considerable building is going on in town this fall.
 Nuts are very abundant; game is not.
 M. H. Holcomb and wife of Southing- ton spent Sunday in town.
Connecticut western news., 1885-10-28
COLEBROOK.

The funeral of Gen B. A. Phelps was largely attended at the church at North Colebrook last Friday.
 Rev Thomas Benedict is seriously i'll with kidney trouble. MT Benedict is over 80 years of age and it is said was never sick enough before to call doc tor
 Rev MT Cummings of the Hartford theological seminary preached to us again last Sunday. Mir 0. is a young man of much promise and we have heard but one opinion concerning him and that favorable one.
 About $60 has been subscribed tow ard defraying the expenses of singing school this winter and we suppose they will be commenced ere long.
 The Good. Templars meet this week Tuesday evening to elect officers for the ensuing term. The lodge is only six months old, but now numbers over 50 members in good standing with more to follow.
Connecticut western news., 1885-10-28
SOUTHERN NEW MARLBORO.

Fine weather for fail farm work.
 The trial of Burton Green at Litch- field last week accustomed some excite ment in this part of the town. It is re- ported that he was convicted.
 A party of young men, who had ap- parently imbibed too freely at the B. V. R. R. [Black Valley railroad) station in the valley below, met in Brooks Hollow and became disorderly. Result: two of them had to face Justice Shores at Great Burlington. John Gingell was acquitted, but MT Wells is now minus $20.
 After years of suffering, which was borne with exemplary patience, Mrs Ne hemiah Palmer peacefully slept and quietly passed from earth October 21. For several years as we passed by her residence we have generally noticed her in her accustomed seat at the front win dow and shade of sadness came over us if her seat was at any time vacated. We have greatly revered her and her husband for their neighborly kindness and generous impulses and every good quality which goes to make good friends and neighbors. May she rest in peace.
Connecticut western news., 1885-10-28
ASHLEY FALLS.

Miss Nellie Moon of Wetogue will go to Rocky Hill, N. J., Friday, to attend school at that place, and live with her sister, Mrs J. E. Crane.
 A Sunday school concert is announced for next Sunday evening in the church. No admission will be charged, but it will be we'll enough to prepare for the "plates," as they will probably make thelr regular appearance, as usual.
 Quite number in this place hurried around, last Friday morning, powdered and painted, logged out in their prettiest, and were waiting at the depot for the 9.26 train, expecting to take in the G. A. R. excursion from Canaan to Hartford, when telegram was received informing them that the excursion was postponed on account of landslide in 0 cut just east of Tariffville on the H. & 0. W. railroad. Their anticipations of visiting Hartford and seeing the sights were at once stricken and they turned homeward rather disappointed The excursion is advertised for Friday next. Try it again.
 Chester Bowen had scarcely begun to mourn the loss of his house, which was burned last Tuesday, before money was raised and the building of a new house on the same site was commenced. "There s no great loss without some small gain" and before Chester is fairly aware of it he will have new house to live in instead of the old one. Every one responded to the call for money and in twenty-four hours from the time of the fire $125 had been raised.
Connecticut western news., 1885-10-28
K ENT.

Mrs Linus Fuller is quite i'll with erysipelas. Mrs c. H. Gaylord is suf- fering with m attack of the same dis ease.
 The winter term of the district school at North Kent began last week with R. M. Gibbs as teacher.
 Rev MT George of Salisbury preached at St Andrews, last Sunday, in ex- change with Rev A. Richey.
 Mrs E. M. Gibbs is visiting friends in Falls Village. --@
 W. H. Camp of Canaan made a short stop in this place last Saturday.
 Mir and Mrs Fred Lane started for Florida, October 21. They intend to spend the winter there.
 The evening service was held in the conference room of the Congregational church, last Sunday. for the reason that the new lamps are not yet in running order.
 Miss Swift and her co-workers are holding salvation meetings in Gaylords- vile and Bulls Bridge.
 The cornet band still meet for prac- tice once or twice week. They play remarkably we'll for the short time since they organized. They are rather choice of their music-at least have not given the public much benefit of it yet.
 The new iron bridge at North Kent is finished and in daily use. It is fine structure and adds another improve ment to the town-one of which the people may well be proud.
 It has been remarked several times that soldiers monument is to be erected in this place, and further, that the foundation is all ready. But good things come slowly-the marble column has not yet arrived. The latest report is, however, that it will surely be put into place this week.
Connecticut western news., 1885-10-28
EANLS VILLAGE.

Wonder if Anxious Inquirer has found out what the ''public sentiment" is yet.
 MT John Mills of Bridgeport is visit Ing relatives in Amesville.
 Mrs G. c. Street returned Saturday from visit in New Haven.
 Mrs c. B. Wolcott has opened vari- ety store in the east room of the Gran dall building, which is very tastefully arranged, and as there is no other store of the kind in this village she will no doubt enjoy deserving patronage.
 Coon hunting seems to be the favor ite pastime just now. About 25 went out around the ''Cobble" Saturday night but as the cork was out of the earthen- ware the shy coon 'smelt rat" and the boys moved about so cautiously and still(?) the game, realizing the danger they were in, fled to their lairs in safety.
 The ell part of the Hosford house on Beebe Hill, which has recently been shingled and repaired, it is claimed was built in i738 and the shingles had been on 50 years.
 A wedding took place in Amesville last Thursday evening, the contracting parties being Walter Lord and Miss Fannie Shondy, Rev Mir Mead doing the job. They received a number of fine presents, all being useful. A good sup per was prepared for their guests, which numbered about 40.
 The musicale at the house of MT 0. Brown Friday night was well attended and the music was equal to any that has yet been held.
 Messrs slingland, Averill and Capron have finished their duties as committee on the Sabin vs Watts case and their verdict exonerates the accused and their statement in writing states, i've find no cause or causes for damages against Da- vid Watts"
Connecticut western news., 1885-10-28
WEST CORNWALL.

Mrs R. M. Hubbard and family left for their home in Toledo, Ohio, Mon day.
 Miss Bessie Ocain of Amenia seminary spent Sunday in town.
 Mrs Charles Listman and son are in New York for few weeks.
 Gould w. Hart of New York spent last week with friends in this vicinity.
 John Salweski has gone to Bridgeport in pursuit of employment.
 Mrs c. W. Hart is stopping with friends in New Haven.
 Mrs Sarah Mallinson has returned from her visit in Sheffield.
 T. s. Gold has shipped a carload of apples across the water.
 E. H. Dean of Bridgeport spent Sun day with his family at the centre.
 Mrs Charles Miller has so far recover ed her health as to be home again, after an absence of nearly two months.
 MT and Mrs George Hubbell of Bridgeport called on friends here last week.
 James Cochrane is about to put in a grain and feed mill. The necessary machinery is now being adjusted and will soon be drumming order.
 T. s. Gold, who has been i'll from a severe cold for the past month is now able to be out
 The re-opening of the Methodist church at the centre took place Sunday afternoon and evening, the varied exer- cises being of very pleasant and inter- esting nature. The interior of the church has been thoroughly renovated, and the fine taste and elaborate work manship displayed makes it look very attractive.
 Dr W. E. Battam will be here Friday November 6.
Connecticut western news., 1885-10-28
LAKEVNLLE.

Mrs Williams old horse "Billy Grey, Il B years old, died last week. Mrs W. has had him over 25 years.
 Master John Griggs sprained an ankle last week while riding, or attempting to ride bicycle.
 The football eleven of MT Reid's classical school go to Great Harrington next Saturday to play the Sedgwick boys.
 Master Charlie Colt of Winsted spent Sunday in town. .-
 Revival meetings are being held in the Methodist church.
 Edward Winckworth was in town last week. He could not stand it long away from Lakeville, but he has returned to see how long he can stand it this time.
 We will leave the report of the recep- ton of the Charcoal iron workers asso- citation to the good editor, as he was among the victims.
Connecticut western news., 1885-10-28
sOUTHHFIELD.

The funeral of Mrs Nehemiah Palmer was attended the 23d at the house, Mir Newt officiating.
 Mrs w. c. Cargill left on Saturday to meet her husband in Bridgeport.
 James NJ. Cook has to leave the whip shop for while, being drawn iuryman to attend the court in Pitts6eld.
 Fl. l. Barber has an ice house nearly completed.
 H. N. Kasson has sold his stock of apples to William B. Gibson x Son.
 The nice weather gives the apple gath erers a nice chance for securing their crop.
 William B. Gibson < Son have large contracts for barrels to fill from the ap- pie dealers.
 The drinking of cider is probably near at end, as I hear most every one telling ''they only want little for vine gar"