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Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1885-08-29
She Liked the Gane.

A little miss Of three years, who lives
under the shadows OF Hope church, was
playing with the neighbors children one
morning, when the latter were called in
for prayers. She accompanied them,
and when seated in the sitting room, she
observed that she was the only one
without book. So she jumped down
and helped herself from the bookcase
in the room, returning to her chair and
opened her book like the others and en-
deavoring to read unrequested. After
reading she shut her book and waited
till they had all kneeled; then she as.
sumed like position, putting her hand
to her face, but keeping a lookout be.
tween her fingers all the while to OBJ
serve what was taking place. When
the others rose from their knees she ran
over TO one Of the little girls and call.
ing her by name, said; al like this game
FIRST rate. What is the name of it?"
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1885-08-29

Deacon Knapp has been the main
pillar Of the Saratoga Methodist church
for over 20 years. Every Sunday morn.
ing has found him in the centre pew oi
the old church. One month ago the old
deacon died. A few weeks after the
pastor called on the deacon's son, Ben.
Ben had not, "experienced the wrath to
come" like his father, and had left the
old pew vacant.
"Now, Ben," said the pastor. "for
over 40 years your father has occupied
that same old pew in the centre of the
church. He has enjoyed my sermons
all these years, and | hope to see you in
tee same old pew"
"But father and are different" said
Ben. sit would be harder for me 10
sit here than for father"
"Why harder for you, Benz" asked
the clergyman.
"Because, said Ben, "father, you
know was deaf"
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1885-08-29

That little girl must have touched q
very tender place in her mothers heart
when she said, after she had been punish
ed. "Now, mamma, wish you'd sing
me a song" "And what shall sing1'
her mother querried. The child looked
through her tears and replied, "Wel
mamma, think Crest for the Weary
would be appropriate"
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1885-08-29

A minister once told Wendell Philips
that il his business in life was to save
the negroes, he ought to go to the South
where they were and do il. "That is
worth thinking Of, "replied Phillips;
Sand what is your business in ife1"
"To save men from hell, "replied the
minister. "rhen go there and attend
TO your busness!" said Mr.. Philips.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1885-08-29

VALLEY LODGE NO. Q. +. Il A NJ holC
vstated c mmunications on the seco M m
day evening of each month. AZ odd Fellows
rall DAYTON, Nevada Visiting brethren ar
cordially invited t. atteud,
GEO. v. KEITH, ". II.
@. Z. JAoUA, Secretary,
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1885-08-29
DR.. LlEBlC'S
Wonderful German IRvigOratOr


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THE REASON so MANY CANNOT GET CURED OF
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securely troll observation.
Most powerful el ctric belts free to patients.
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Private entrance, 405 Mason street -four
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Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1885-08-29

Strengthening, improved, the best for
backache, pains IN chest or side, rheu.
matism, neuralgia.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1885-08-29

Clears out rats, mice, reaches, flies,
ants, bed bugs, skunks, chipmunks, go
piers. IS cts. Druggists.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1885-08-29
The Hone OF the Nation.

Children slow in development, puny,
Ncrawny, and delicate, use "Wells'
Health Remover"
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1885-08-29

Is q never-fsiling
Cure for Nervous
Debility. Exhaust
ed Vitality, Seminal
Weakness, Sperma-
torr h e a, L O s T
MANHOOD, Impo-
{ e cy. Paralysis.
Pr roststorrhea, and
all the t. rrible ef-
feets of Seif-Abus
youthful I olli g 8
and excesses in ma.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1885-08-29
"Rough ON Toothache."

Instant relief for Neuralgia, Tooth
ache, Faceache. Ask for "Rough on
Toothache. IS and IS cents.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1885-08-29
.RnuCh ON Cnrns.v

Ask for Wells "Rough on Corns "
I5c. Quick, complete cure. Hard or
soft corns, warts, bunions.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1885-08-29

The UN ioN is the only sre-proof hotel in
the county.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1885-08-29

weak Ewes. Iu ODrSeiOpsssnt, /,
,nDeiisn nts to Marriage etc..
frOT exce.se .r You hfub FOlliss
ANY Cause. speedily, safelI and
privat ~ cur"d.
YOU'VE, MIDI e AGED and OLD men,
and all who need medical SklLL and En-
PEkIENCE, consult the old European Ply
sician at once. His opinion COSTS nothing
and may save future misery and shame.
" hen incoi venient to visit the city fer treat
mrnt me lcines can be sent everywhere by
express, FRtr FROM G SERVATlON. 1t
is selt-evident that physician who gives his
whole attention TO a lass of diseases ATTAINs
GhEAT SKILL, and physicians 'hroushout
the country knowing this, frequently recon-
mend difficult cases to the OLDEST SPEC
IALfST, by whom every known GOOD RI NJ
EDY is used The Doctors AGE and EXPF-
RIENCE make his opinion of SUPREME
IMPORTANCE.
E9rThose who call see no one but the Doc
tor Consultations free and SACRlDLY
CONFIDENTIAL. Gases which have failed
in obtaining relief elsewhere especially solic-
tied Female diseases successfully treated
THE DOCr, r will agree to forfeit $1,000
for case undertaken. not cured. Call or
write Hours: Daily, from 9 A M. 70 P. M,
6 to evenings; Sundays 10 to IL only. SEND
FOR THE SANITARlsT GUIDE To HEALTH; SENT
FREE. Address as above.
az The services of the celebrated old Ger
man Physician, DIR. o. GIRARD. from Stras-
burg have been secured at the LIEBIG DIS
PENSARY His fame as a Specialist for dis
eases of men is univ rsblly known, and hun
dreds are daily availing themselves of the
opportunity of free consult alton, personally
or by letter. in all languages.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1885-07-17
An Accomplished Young Girl Elopes With
a Railroad Hand

Lock HAVEN, Pa, July lO,-During
the construction of the Beech Creek,
Clearfield and Southwestern Railroad,
branch of the Vanderbilt system, two
Italians worked in a construction gang
at Wayne who were of better class
than the average, and, beng good
scholars in their native tongue, were
desirous of exchanging in their knowl-
edge for like accomplishment in En-
glish. Living at Wayne was the
daughter of A. 5. Stabley, well,to- do
merchant and postmaster of the village.
No pains or money had been spared
upon the young lady's education, and
at the age of 22 she was a bright,
pretty girl of many accomplishments
To her the ambitious Italians went
and to her mutual exchange of knowl-
edge was agreed upon. The railroad
was finished and the Italians took their
leave. Miss Stabley afterwards re-
ceived letters from one of the Italians,
but this course was not thought irregu
lar by her parents and no heed was
taken of the future until last week,
when Miss Stabley came to Lock Ha
ven ostensibly TO attend the Normal
School commencement, but as she did
not return that night her father came
here and on investigation discovered
that she bought ticket at the Penn
sylvania station for Newark, N. j.,
aud had her satchel and other baggage
which she had smuggled away
from home, checked for the same place.
Later letter was received by the pa
rents telling of their daughters mar
riage to The Italian at Newark.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1885-07-17
Amputation of the Leg,

Money is the universal necessity, and none but a
cynic or q fool viii afrect to despise II. Mr..
Abram Ellsworth, Of Port Even, Ulster County N.
Y, had realized this truth. His disease involved
the whole Of his thigh-bone, and the suffering
man looked forward not without apparent reason,
TO death as his only delivery. The family phys-
clans refused to amputate the limb asserting that
the operation would Kill the patient on the spot
DIR. Dauid KENNEDY, OF Rondout, N. Y, who was
consulted, held different opinion and amputated
the llmO. The Doctor then administered freely
his great Blood Specific FAoRITE REMEDY to
AFFORD tone and strength to the system and pre-
vent the return OF the disease, and MIR. Ellsworth
remains TO this day In the bloom OF health. This
gentleman's disease was the offspring OF foul
blood and Kennedy's EAvoRITE REMEDY purl-
fed the blood and restored the blood and restored
to him the power once more to enjoy his life. Are
you suffering from any disease traceabe to the
same cause Try Favorte Remedy. Your drug
gist has It, ONE DOLLAR bottle. Bear In mind
the proprietor's name and address DIR. David
Kennedy, Rondout, N. Y.
To keep the blood pure Is the principal end OF
inventions and discoveries In medicine. To this
object probably no one has contributed more sig-
nally than Dr. David Kennedy, OF Rondout, N. Y,
In the production OF medicine which has become
famous under the title OF the "FAvORTTE REM
EDY." 1t removes all impurities OF the Blood, reg
ulates the disordered Liver and Kidneys, cures
Constipation, Dyspepsia and all diseases and
weaknesses peculiar TO females.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1885-07-17
How Are You OFF,

He was leaning against the railing
at the ferry dock looking decidedly out
of sorts when along came an oily,
smooth faced man and said
"How are you off,
"What for ?"
"Money."
Haven't got red
'Say, can you tell lie?'
81 can."
''Then you are the man | want. Old
Captain Smith, of Buffalo, is over in
that saloon and has got crowd around
him. He's great liar, but always
sticks to one anecdote. 1t is about his
vessel being wrecked, and of a mer.
maid taking him in her arms and
swi'rming ashore. Now, then, | want
you to go over and hear the lie out,
and when he is through Just get up
and claim that you are the identical
mermaid that saved his useful old life.
| want to set him back, and it will be
fifty cents in your pocket"
The matter was arranged and the
pair went over to the saloon. Captain
Smith was feeling good, and in little
time he worked around to remark:
"That was a curious thing that
happened me in 1S4S. Did | ever tell
you of the wreck of the Mary An?'
"No."
He sat down to describe the imagn-
ary wreck, and when he got along to
where the vessel showed an intention
to founder the chap who was to play
mermaid got the wink and pricked up
his ears.
"Well, SIR continued Smith, ''she
finally went down and I found myself
struggling in the lake. 1t was twenty
five miles to land, and how do you sup
pose l got there 7"
81 have heard that a mermaid tow
ed you ashore answered one of the
gang.
"IIumph! ! an internal lie | float
ed ashore on the mainhatch cover,
and never had nicer ride in my
life y
The man who hired the liar seemed
completely broken down, while the
liar stumped off out of doors with
his courage all gone. Smith had
seen them in conversation, suspected a
job, and left the mermaid out altogeth-
er.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1885-07-17
A Jersey Farmers Daughter Runs Away
to be Married

JERSEY CRY, July l0.--Besides a
well-stocked farm in North Bergen,
Farmer Lockhaus has very pretty
daughter, Amelia, who is just II years
old. In the early part OF March her
father hired Frederick Wagner, giving
him Sl4 a month and his board. He
was manly fellow, Industrious aud
economical. On Saturday Amelia
asked permission to spend a week with
an old schoolmate at Manhasset, l.. |.
1t was granted, and Tuesday morning
she started out. Her father supplied
her with money, and she promised to
write. That same evening Wagner
said he was going to New York, and
would not be back until late in the
evening He did not return, and yes
terday Farmer Lockhaus telegraphed
to Marhasset, inquiring after his
daughter, and received reply saying
that she had not been there. Then he
searched her room A realty folded
note lay on the table. 1t read thus:
PApA:--I know you will not consent
to my marriage with Freddie, but l
love him dearly and will not give him
up. We have arranged to get married
in the city. Forgive me for telling you
a falsehood, but have no intention of
going to Manhasset.
AMELIA.
That explained 1t. Farmer Lock
haus tried to keep the matter secret,
but during the day several neighbors
called and told him to make the best
of it. They said that the plans for the
elopement were arranged in May, and
although they knew about it, they
did not wish to spoil the happiness of
the young couple. Even this did not
appease the worthy Farmer Lockhaus.
He declared that his sonin-law should
never darken his doors. Amelia wrote
to friend saying that she was living
in New York and would return home
as soon as her father agreed to receive
her and her husband.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1885-07-17
Eyerybody's Air Brake,


ayes, sah,' said Uncle Zach, "l'se
watched it for forty years an its as |
sez: De fust day of May an Christ
mas day of the same year alters comes
on de same week day
Further conversation proved Uncle
Zach most incredulous person.
CHANGING to mention DIR. Carver's feat
of breaking glass balls with rifle, he
said
81 heerd bout dat shootin and
knowed right off it wasn't squar'; dat
was a Yankee trick, boss, sho's you
born"
"What was the trick p
"Dar wuz loadstone put into de glass
balls, an likewise onto the bullets; so
when the bullet fly outen de gun, it
an de ball jes drawed tergeddor, which,
in course, brokes de glass s--dats de
trick !"
Later, Uncle Zach observed rope
running along the side of a car
"Boss, what's dat line fur :"
"To apply the air-brake in case of
accident Then we had further TO ex-
plain how the force of the brake was
obtained, to which Uncle Zach re-
sponded:
'Look here boss, you sholy don't
'spect me to b'lieve dat foolishness
Why, de biggest harrcane whatever
blowed couldn't stop dis train, runnin'
forty mile hour. An you think l
gwine to b'leeve little pipe full of
wind under the kyars can do ~ No,
sah-reep
There are a great many Uncle Iachs
who Judge everything simyly by ap-
pearances. The air-brake does not
seem to be very powerful thing, but
power and efficiency are not necessarily
equivalent to bigness and pretense.
Phillip Beers, Esq, who resides at
the United States Hotel, New York
city, aud is engaged in raising subscrip-
tions for the New York World Bar
tholdi pedestal fund, was once up
braided by distinguished relative
who was physician, for commencing
in such enthusiastic terms, remedy
that cured him of brights disease eight
years ago. He said: ''Sir, has the
medical profession with all its power
and experience of thousands of years,
anything that can cure this terrible dis
order?' No, no, that is true, there is
no mistake about it but that Warmers
safe cure is really wonderful effective
preparation. That remedy is au "air-
brake" that every man can apply and
this fact explains why it has saved so
many hundreds of thousands of lives.
Copyrighted. Used By permission
of american Rural Home.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1885-07-17
THE COLUMBIAN AND DEMOCRAT, BIOOMSBURG COLUMBIA
The Body and Its Health.

Writers in the Lancee call attention
to the great value of hot water applica
tions to the head in cases of fainiing or
syncope. They say also that prompt
use of 1t, applied to the forehead with
cloths, will very often avert such at
.tacks.
The number of bones in the human
frame is 204. This does not include
the teeth and certain small bones de-
veloped in tendon. In the head there
are eight bones, and in the ears six very
small ones concerned in hearing ii
bones make up the face 26 the spinal
column 4the ribs, with two others
connected with them the lower extre.
mites contain 60 bones and the upper
81.
Neither water, beer, nor any other
liquid which has stood over night in
lead pipes is fit to be drunk. Lead
poisoning and paralysis may result from
carelessness in this respect. The drink
ing water, soda water, etc, which has
been standing should be allowed to
escape before using. A simple test for
the detection of lead in drinking water
is by tincture of cochineal, few drops
OF which will color the water blue, if
there be the remotest trace of lead pre-
sent -Medical World.
Iu the day time plants and all vege-
table life give off oxygen, which is
necessary for mans life and health. AT
night they reverse the process and
evolve carbonic acid gas, which is pois.
onous to man. This is the reason that
plants are always objecte ed to in sleep
ing rooms. Man absorbs oxygen and
gives out carbonic acid gas from his
lungs at all times. Pettenkofer has
shown that two dozen plants give off
as much of this gas as is exhaled
by one baby sleeper. Sleeping rooms
should always be well ventilated
Light and life are inseparable that
is, such was the gene, ally received opin.
ion many years ag !, and in accordance
with it houses were built literally sup
piled with windows, and as literally
now but go along any of the fashion
able streets of New York and you will
find not less than three, and often six,
distinct contrivances to keep out this
sunshine and gladness. First, the
Venetian shutter on the outside sec
ond, the close shutter on the inside
third, the blind which is moved by roll
lers then, fourthly, there are the lace
curtains fifth, the damask or other
material. In the same train come
the exclusion of external air by means
of double sash, and variety of patent
contrivances to keep any little stray
Whit of air f,om entering at the bot
tom, sides and tops of doors and win.
dows. AT this rate we will, in due
time, dwindle into Lilliputs, if indeed
we do not die off sooner, with all
science and art, and leave the world TO
begin anew from the few sons of the
forest who persist in eschewing civili-
cation. We lay it down as a health
axiom, the more out door air and
CHEEKY sunshine man can have, the
longer be will live-HaVs Journal
Of HealM for Nay.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1885-07-17
"Maryland, MY Maryland. !"
"Pretty wives,
Lovely daughters and noble men,"

Lovely daughters and noble men,
"My farm lies In rather low and mias.
matte situation, and
My wifel"
"Who?r
WAS very pretty blondc!"
Twenty years ago, became
"Salow!"
"lIollow-eyedl"
"Withcred and aged !"
"Before her time, from
"Malaral vapors, though she made no
particular complaint not being Of the
grumpy kind, yet causing me great uneas-
ness.
"a short time ago | purchased your
remedy for one Of the children, who had a
very severe attack of bliousness, and IL oc.
cured to me that the remedy might help
my wife, as found that our little girl upon
recovery had
"Lost!
"Icr sallowness, and looked as fresh as
a new blown daisy. Well the story is soon
told. My wife, to-day, has gained her old
timed beauty with compound interest, and
is now as handsome matron (if do say it
myself MS can be found in this county,
which is noted for pretty women. Aud l
have only Hop Bitters to thank for it.
''The dear creature just looked over my
shoulder, and says Il aan flat.er equal to
the days of our courtship, and that reminds
me there might be more pretty wives If my
brother farmers would do as / have done"
Hoping you may long be spared to do
good, thankfully remain
G. L. JAMES,
BELrsvrrLE, Prince George Co., Md,
May Goth, 1888.
Delta chief., 1885-09-23
Twelve Pairs Of Twins.
csr,iAs In tn. Toledo Blade.

David ,. csrliAS IN the Toledo Blade.
Twas reading in the Blade about aged
twins and Of the twelve pairs OF twin
boys. Now l propose to tell you Of
what distinctly remember. l am now
siIty-two years old, and when l was
from twelve to fifteen years old. my
father. Samuel l.. Corning. kept the
one tavern at the centre of Brookfield,
1rumbull county, Ohio, tho first range
OF townships in the Western Reserve.
mex, 10 the State line of Pennsylvania.
Jus, at night there drove up and halted
nj the tavern Two wagons OF the Penn
sylvania style, so called in those days.
having broad tires. schooncr-shaped
bodies and linen covers. In them was
. man, his wife. and twelve pairs OF
twins. all boys. They wanted place
to cook their suppers, having their own
provisions in the said wagons. That
night tho boys all slept IN the wagons.
but my mother furnished the father
and mother with bod in the house. II
excited the curiosity of all the people
in that vicinity, rs up to that time an
unhcard OF thing. Squire Chew kept
= hat shop near the tavern and made
wool hats, good and durable, such as
were made in those days. Before start
ing next morning he marched the twins
two and two in front Of the shop. and
fitted each boy with neat hat, and
the father with one such rs he (Chew)
wore himself. II was tall. bcll-crown-
cd. widc-brimmcd and trimmed with
fur. and band half an inch in width,
of dirty white color, but green on the
under sidc Of the brim to protect the
eyes. They received other presents.
Ambrose Hart, who kept the one store,
gave the mother calico to make frock
for herself, and they resumed their
journey for the. Mt that time. Far
West
Delta chief., 1885-09-23
Train Talkl

Chicago Herald
Three or four commercial travellers
we're seated in the smoking car anus
inc themselves as commercial travellers
are wont to do. Their conversation
vas not altogether of the price of goods
or the probabilities OF orders, but oc-
casionally turned to the fair sex.
DBy the way" said one of the drum
mers, ..before you boys came aboard |
was back in the next coach, and | saw
there q magnificent girl-as pretty as a
picture. was crazy to get acquainted
with her, but she wouldn't have any
foolishness. Run back and take look
at her"
OF course the other drummcrs saun,-
cred back, and were loud in their
praises OF the strangers beauty.
"Boys," said the first speaker, "I'm
willing to confess it's clean case Of
love at first sight with me, and just 10
get up my courage III wager any one
OF you or the whole party So that be-
fore we get to indianapolis III be sit
ting beside that girl and she'll rest her
head lovingly on my shoulder"
The other drummers were so eager
for the "snap" that they quarreled as
to which one should hold the stakes.
The four hve dollar bills were deposited
with the fourth man rs stakeholder,
and the smitten wageror threw away
his cigar and started for the other car.
telling his companion TO keep watch of
him.
They watched him AS he entered
the coach the fair'stranger was reading
= novel. He walked boldly TO her side
and spoke TO her: She looked up,
smiled. moved to one side 70 make
room for him and when he had seated
placed her pretty head upon his should
or rs IL she had right to. In half an
hour the lucky commercial traveller
drow from his pocket another cigar,
the beauty raised her head, and be re-
turned to the smoking car.
MY wife has excused me long
enough for another smoke" he said TO
his amazed companions. ''She didn't
want TO como with me on this trip for
fear ii would cost too much, but told
her we'd make money il she would
come along. So far we are about $40
ahead OF expenses, and by fall we ex-
pcct to have enough to buy her seal
skin sacque. Those five dollar notes,
pleRseh