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Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-06-09
THOMAS a oRIrrKN.

Nov Is the tinae b. purchase your
sprlng and summer hats. NC are reaoislIlg
daily the hnest stock ~ gs,s..is ever
bnoaght a. tllis cits.
Our STOCK ~ gantlonlen's straw hate
comprises all the newest ~, loo ~ gena-
me fns Mscklnse aaa Manila, also
Luton, Milan and DulIstalle bEaids. la
great variety of styles, and al prices
never before offered.
Our childreus = goods consists u evars-
thing new N tins Ane, aud have been
purchased al prioes which enable as b.
def competition. Ne have al the new
est and most faslnonsble Rsle of soft
aud stifi hats from the beet ms.sntaotane<
IA the country, including the celebrated
"knOX" f0r which we are sole agents
Gents Fine Gloves. Silk Imberollas
and summer Lap Robes Ia great vsEiefy.
aud cheaper than have ever been offered
Ia tine citY.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-06-09
GLADSTONE TO RESIGN.
The GOVERNMENT DEFEATED.
\ Vote OF 264 10 252 Against the Gov
eminent on Division on the
Budget Great Excitement.

IoSDOS. June SO A. An the House Of
Commons last night on diva ion upon the
adoption Of the budget, the Government
wzs defeated b a vote OF "a 10 -. The
House wss wild with confusion. The exciI-
ed statesmen tore OF their eravats aad
dourished them IA the air. Il : certain
that the Governments defeat ~in result IA
the immediate resignation Of Gladstone.
The Duly Ns,es and Telegraph state this
morning that he Will place his resignation IN
the hands Of the Queen to-day
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-06-09
BaYARO IN KANSAS.
a Little Speech for Political as Well
as Educational Effect.


LAwREScE. Kas., June s.-To- day has been
one OF the greatest IN the history of this
city, the occasion being the visit of Secre-
tary of State Bayard. The Secretary and
senator Vest arrived last evening To-day
the city was filled with people from all parts
OF the Vest. The prominent buildings were
adorned with hags and bunting and a hearty
reception was accorded the guests. At <
o'clock this evening Secretary Bayard deliv-
cred the annual address 20 the literary sOcie-
ties of the University of Kansas. Hundreds
OF people were unable to gain admission.
The Secretary spoke upon individual
ity." he said: THE most oppressive of
all despOtisms i that of numbers, for il rend-
ers hopeless the sacred right of revolution
which may check single tyrant, but not a
majority composed Of tyrants. In our day
aud time another force has grown into mag
nitude which calls for the resistance and
cOunteractiOn of sturdy individuality.
refer to artificial combinations called cor
poratiOns which have bad many valuable
results. but accompanied by other cOnsequen-
ces are unfavOrable to liberty and indiv.d-
uality. One evil fear l. the Impotence of
the majority. and their intolerance of OppOs-
ing opinion and consequent suppression Of
individuality IN public counsels. We need
individuality against the sweep OF a suddenly
aroused and impatient majority In con
clusiOn the Secretary said. Hero worship Is
high and ennohling. Hero worship desire
20 encourage. But who l. the heroy j. II
the successful or unsuccessful MANI The
answer Is to be found in what caused his
success or the lack Of II. Should We ever
cease reverently TO remember that the truest
crown ever worn on this earth was a crown
Of thOrnsy" After the address a reception
was held. and after that a magnificent ban
quet. which was one of the most illustriOns
assemblages ever gathered together III
Kansas. Bayard leaves tomorrow for st.
Louis.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-06-09
a CYCLONE N Wisconsin
Two Villages Almost Completely Oes-
troyed Several Persons Injured.


troyed Several Persons Injured
IACaossE. Wis. June s.-Ths villages Of
New Albin and Victory. forty miles south
of this cty, were almost destroyed yesterday
by cyclone. New AIbin j. a small river
town. on the So. Paul road. few miles
from Lansing Iowa The cyclone struck
the town from the northwest. about 81 clock
The railway elevator. school house. and
seven residences we're leveled IN an instant
the fronts of an the business blocks were
broken I'M. and twenty houses we're gnrOofed.
and many barns we're blown to
parts unknown. Four people were
injured. one child dangerously. The
loss to Naw AIhin and vicinity ia
k5oooo Victory IS a small village opp0 ute
New Ahin. orr tne Wisconsin side Of the
river. containing about 6fty houses All of
them. including two small elevators. A
hotel. school house aud church. we're wrecked
or damaged The loss il about $1,000.
Severed persons were slightly hurt. The
cYclone ragged nine minutes Crops we're
badly damaged. Reports 1f great damage
from bail and wind ira southern Minnesota.
accompanied by unlimited orders FIR win
dow <lsss. continHe to pour IN. No fatalities
ara men tirnaf
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-06-09
Carpets.

When We commenced our great whole
sale trade on Carpets our stock amounted
to upward Of fifty thousand doll Ts. Ii
is not quite SO large as IT was then, yet
we can show the finest line of patterns TO
be found in this market. consisting Of
Tai estry Brussels at the extreme low
price of 55,, 65c. 75c. Ingram Carpeting
as low as .s5c, Soc, 35c, 40c, 45c, soc, 55c,
60c, 65c We have the largest assortment
Of patterns az well as the best makes 10
be found in this country. Our stock Of
VELvErs at sl.lO, sl.l5, 81 25 and sl.35
is beyond all question the most complete,
consisting Of the Newest and Choicest
Designs manufactured
MoQuErrEs from Sl.l0, sl.25, sl.s5 and
Sl.40 comprises the largest assortment
and best quality.
BODY BRUSSELS at 95c, sl0O, sLl0 and
Sl.l5 lis cheaper than can be found IN the
United States, and we are prepared 10
guarantee this fact for the reason that our
trade is coming from places hundreds Of
miles from Grand Rapids.
SPRING & COMPANY.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-06-09

SsS Fstvcisco. June S-Cirssshopper raw
a,rs= io California are much less serious thsn
AZ drst suppcsa,i The damages 81 grain ~
them ara mostly confined t0 the southern
pnrtion af san foaguin valley The latest
roports shcv t'at She first statements we're
greatly exaggerated SO correct estimate
can fe made of thr damage. A young vine-
rsrsi in taa nsiEhhurhoof ~ Sacramento hts
been partially damaged. hnt besrinz vines
have ezcarei The pests VIII not remain
ions in Tins state. The trade windz which
prevail sf lhis s-a=on ~ the yesr 81 not seem
a. srrae vita them ~ ~ Coiouitte. ~ che
agricultural departments st W sshinztru. -
here inve=fisRfirr the matter
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-06-09
Ladies slacI and cOIOred Jerseys.

Ladies Black and Colored Jerseys.
Sonle of tbe cheapest gscds IA thus hne
you ever sss. In fact thos.e We sell fof -
&c and 45c sre about as thin az cheese
cloth and well adapted t. a tropical eli
mate like that ~ Honduras or any place
under the equator.
We sell d splendid Jersey for 75c that
Is retailed elsewhere from Sc - 81 each.
A very good qaalit, Tor sl.25 and $50,
also very good jersey FOR s. We also
have those ,Df superior make aud finish.
FOR $500. as. $3.50 aad upwards
SPRING COMPANY.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-06-09

I.oNDoS, June Sin the House of Com
mons to-day Childers, Chancellor of the Ex-
chequer, announced that the Government
had decided not to refund to taxi payers the
amount of increased duty on spirits paid
over and above the extra shilling per gallon
finally decided upon, because consumers
had been charged higher rates after the an
nOuncement of the original increase. The
Government would, however, hear evidence
IN support of an appeal for a modification of
this decision.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-06-09
CHOLERA IN MADRID.
Eleven Cases in the Spanish Capital
Great Consideration.

MADKID, June s.-Eleyen cases Of cholera
and two deaths from the disease were re-
ported IN this city to-day. AT Castellon dc
la Plana, forty miles from Valencia, forty
one cases were reported. The outbreak Of
cholera ia this city, despite vigilant sanitary
precautions and the asseyeratious of the
health officials that there could be no prOba-
bihty that the scourge would visit Madrid,
created a stampede and has thrown those
who are unable 10 leave the city INTO "A state
of CONSERVATION. Senor Romero Rob
ledo, Minister of the Interior, has
resigned because his plans for
improvement of the sanitary condition OF the
city were not in accord with those of his
colleagues. This precautionary measure mas
been the subject of ridicule for some time
past
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-06-09
Geo. A. Hall & Co.
Can Supply all Glasses.

Grand Rapids is rapidly
growing in population, includ-
ing people of wealth, together
with "A more numerous pOr-
tion of people of limited
means. While the former
class has created a demand
for early fruits and vegetables
the latter is compelled 10 deny
themselves many Of these
luXeries. but the necessities Of
life are wanted by both.
Theo. b. q NJ. c. Goosen, l49
Monroe street. are handling
all early fruits and vegetables
OF the season, and make a
speciality of strawberries. new
cabbage, bananas, plne-apples.
etc. One trial Will convince
you in regard 10 prices, both
in staples and fancy fruits
and vegetables, that they out
sell any competitor, either in
price or quality.
j. Garden Seeds in Bulk
in any quantity also dealers
IN stove wood.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-06-09

NOMINAL, June s.-DetecEive Fahey to-
day applied for warrant for the arrest of
Scott. the New York defaulting teller DE
believes he has clue u ScOtts whereabouts
aud sent one OF his men with Plnkerton
man, with "a warrant, 10 Prescott, Ont, near
which place a man answering Scott descrip
ton Is staying at farm house.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-06-09

Special dizpstch 70 TEE TEIEGRiN.
LANSING Mich. June -.-The Senate sue
ceeded in soaring up quorum after consid-
ersble trouble and spent this afternoon and
evening in work in Committee of The Whole.
The State Press Association Libel bill. the
resolution for lighting the Capitol and
grounds with the incsndescent electric ii ight.
and other matters u general interest we're
put on the Senate order of third reading.
The House met AZ . o'clock this evening
with only bare quorum bat did no busi
ness. Speaker Clark appointed Representa-
tive Ford on the Judiciary Committee In
place Of Black Who recently resigned.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-06-09
PHeLPS'S HOUSE FLOODED.
a Sewer Bursts and DeIuges the kitch-
ems IN the West End OF London.

cbS w thc ''Cot cfit " N-O''SO's
LONDON, June S-A sewer IN the west end
of London which had become flooded 10y the
recent heavy rains broke away tonight
flooding the cellars and easements
of residents III the vicinity. The Earl
of Kimberly, who was sitting IN the
House of Lords, was notified that prepara-
tiOns for dinner at his mansion had been in
terrupted by flood water which put out the
fires III his kitchen and covered the floors TO
the depth of several feet A score OF Lords
and commoners living IN the neighbOrhood
of the broken sewer also received notice TO
the same effect United States Minister
Phelps's new house was flooded by three feet
of water, and stores III the guards barracks,
near by, were submerged.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-06-09

CoSsrsSrrSoFrs June s.-A revoiution j.
reported - be imminent in Crete. owing 70
tse opposition ~ the Greek Christians. Who
are usioritg of the Inhabitants. a. the ar
rofntmant ~ Savss Pasta. q Mosiem. A.
frovarnor. Al tne Christian members ~
ths Cretsn fSevernu1e resigned and tte
Assembly -sfuses to hold relations rith the
neT Governor
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-06-09

SE9 YoRs. June Wall stree; closing
Money closed essy - 81 ger cent. F1chsnRe
80 for demand
Governments cloee1 frn. currency 50 1Z7is
oid. -. conr.on. 1z2ss bd. 49, a. ll2 = bid.
Pacific fsalirrsd nnnds rio~ed. Union f~s+s.
fls-4a 81. A. and grants 10 OIL. 4. DO sin siHz
funi-. - fo izA. ienfrsis. lishnllA
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-06-09

GEO. A. HALL & co.
% MONROE ST,

Boa Pspors 2 2a 80 S. 90 Snd ~ eents.
Cha Ter Oak superhne white paper pei Quirs.
quarter raal ream viii ouveiopss a. match.
lr.sh linen paper ~ Quire quarter, raam ar
Tsam viii e1eolnpss a. match.
large asspTf fuent ~ visiting and rs,fref carsis
Including the neW ouzs eiso. odd and pretty.
Writing tables viii bletser Govern. IN AL sises
ana eTaies II paI,ers. iiils hne - eoods
Necessity with grsssi many. and growing EloIs
popular ever dHs. ouiers for copper plate gu
CRAVING soliciiel Satisfaction guaranteed.
Ne have the hnesi line - LADIES Hand bssEs
Purse and Gard a-er in the citg in finest ie.t-
ere Ask "a see them fies sill Ile,.se ysu.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-06-09

NsssrSersV 5une So The Counsel ~ tlfe
Civ.l sarvf-e League. rith headquarters in
New fers, hsa written 20 the POSTMASTER
tfaneral EIrfnE thr aaues ~ certain rlerSs
I'm rrstrffces au1 rart41n rosrrnaste~s
thrrrEn ere enuufrV snt sskinT frr their
removed ar rhe ground -hat t-ev have rioist-
"a tne -irii as~vf-s lsw In passing around ,n
tla rn-trfiigss rsEars soliciting eCnfritu-
t1rr- f0r etripRiz1 rurp'39-s. tscn cRsa ls
accompanied hy affisrits setting f1rth the
ftcts. The P.s-fui aster General hss the
matter under consideration.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-06-09

II the people OF Michigan could make
all their purchases as low as they can OBJ
tain Dry Goods and Carpets at our
establishment, they would accumulate
wealth at "A rate that would soon make
this the most wealthy State OF the
Union. SPRING 4 COMPANY.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-06-09
BASEBALL.
PROVIDENCE.

Providence ...O 0 0 0 % o.
Philadelphia ....... 0 0 g o q 0 O. o
Base hits. Providence g. Philadelphia g. Errors
Providence :. Philadelphia 8. Pitchers Rad
bourne and Ferguson. Umpire. Decker.
CHICAGO.
Chicago ..... o o o ID
ST. Louis ...... 2 o o o o O. 3
Base hits Chicago 7. 81. Louis 6. Errors
Chicago IS. II. Louis Il. Pitchers. Pfefier and
Boyle. Umpire. Ferguson.
BUFFALO.
Buffalo .............. o O. 3
Detroit ........-.... 0 o O Ill
Errors Buffalo Il. Detroit 8. Base hits Buffalo
m. Detroit -. Pitchers. Ssrad and Getzein.
Umpire. Gaifn'y.
BOSTON.
Game between Boston aud New York postponed
on acc uat of rain
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-06-09
fire at Providence.

Providence, June Sat ) O'Clock this
morning fire broke out ia the buildings of
Rumford's 5 Chemical Works, and in an hour
four large structures were entirely con
sumed. Loss, $4,000.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-06-09
q Mild Grimes Bill.

LONDON, June s.-The law OF the Grimes
bill mas been settled by the Government. Its
provisions are said to be mid
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-06-09

PsxTs. June the Chambev 81 Deputies
snallv psseei the sss-rtis - ssfs hiil WITH
the senate amendment
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-06-09
GENERALGRANT BOOK.
SOME EkTRAcTs FROM Tte WORK
The Confedeeates Defeated al Shiloh
~ "ifs Grants Relations
with Rosecrans, Etc.

Ns@ 4eAa. June -, The Commercial Al
ssrf,ssr g,.Dlishss extracts from Gen. Grants
forthcoming boos 4hlch sul be entitled
Personal Memoirs II e. >. Grant. The
BOOK &ill be ia t,so volumes VI about so
page saeh. The lrst s0lame and yearly Al
tAs second ara nov sri tea. The book Eiii'
is u claimed. contain the inside history u
several important operations, hitherto andi-
galged 0r Incorrectly described. The dedl-
sutlon ~ the xork ls la the following words.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-06-09

OYFICF OF =. '. TATLoR. Powers Block. I
GRAND ksPIDs. June 3 i8-s.
OH. VT doll .-4 ,..afo-
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-06-09
Al
Paul w. Friedrich s,
"a MONROE STREET.

T1eae bsrgsaDs are offered r. r0aks
rr.rril tor the elevauf new stOek - - m
wsy, Sokrper. Hartman. and BeiIr.
Pisnoe
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-06-09
TRADE AND FINANCE

Game between Boston and New York postpol
on aCCau uaf 81 rain.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1885-11-08
EPITHELI0MA !!
OE SKIN CANCER.

Ebs seven years | SIlIcrc with "a cancer DI
my face. All the simple remedies were uPpli-
eel 10 alleviate the pain, bat the place cOutiu-
ned II grow, finally extending into my nose.
offensive in character. IL was also nfidmrd,
and annoyed me great deal. About eight
months a~A was in Atlanta, at the house of
friend. who so strongly recommended the
OF Swift's Specific that determined to
ma kc an effort to procure il. In this WAS
successful, and began its use The influence Of
the medicine at first was to somewhat a9Era-
waite the sore; but soon the inflammation was
allINpd and began TO improve after the
ii r.t few bottles. Ny general health has great
~ improved. / am stronger. and am able 10
do any kind OF work. The cancer on my face
began to decrease and the ulcer to heal, untl
there is not Il VCstigc of il lcft-Only little
scar marks the place where IL had been. lam
ready To answer all questions relative to this
cure. Mrs. JOICE a. MCDOSALD.
Atlanta, Ga. August IL, 1885,
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1885-11-08
PALATKA, FLA, NOV. 8, 1888.

Mr.. w. ID. Chipley, vice-presldent
of the Florida Chautauqua, has
made arrangements with the Florida
railroad and steamboat lines for the
transportation Of teachers and coun-
ty superintendent Of education TO
the Chautau.u. at s"e hal. "f cent
-, .- ;~ -.-
.yolea 10 :. teachers IHstlJute ana
the special consideration of "dnca-
tionaI matters. Hon. a. J. Russell,
snperinteudent Of public instruction
~ Ias 4"..~3 r- -
teachers can attend without loss OF
salary, and as hoard has been secur-
ed at low figure, the entire cost OF
the entertaining and instructive trip
will be nominal.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1885-11-08

am now - years old, and have suffered for
the last - years with a lung trouble sever
al members of the family on my mothers
side of the house had died with consumption,
and the doctors were all agreed in their OpIu-
ion that had consumption also | had all
the distressing symptoms of that terrible dis
case. / have spent thousands of dollars to ar
rest the march of this disease; have employ
cd al of the usual methods. not only III my
own case. but in the treatment Of. other
members of my family, but temporary rc!lct
was all that obtained. | was unfit for amy
manual labor for several years. by chance
came into possession OF Il pamphlet on
blood and Skin Diseases" from the Office OF
Swift Specific Co., Atlanta. Ga Y friend rec
cOmcnded the use of Swift'5 Specific. claim
ing that he himself had been greatly bcne-
fitted 10y its use in some lung troubles | re-
commenced to take :. :. ;. according To di-
rcctiOn5. | found ii an inVi@Oratlng tonic,
and have used about fifty bottles. The re
suits are most rcmarkabIc. My cough has
left me, my strength has returned, ana !
weigh sixty pounds more than ever did IN
my life. 1t has been three years since stop
ped the use of the medicine, but have had
no return of the disease, and there Is no pam
or weakness felt in my lungs. do the hard
est kind of mechanical work, and feel us well
as ever felt since was boy. These,
know, are wonderful statements TO make but
L am honest when | say that owe my exist
ancc and health to-day to Swifts Specific 1t
is the only med cine that brought me any
peImanent relief. | do not say that swift .
positively affirm that it has done TINS much
for me, and | would be recrcanC TO the duty
owe to suffering humanity if | failed To bear
this Cheerful! testimony To the merits OF tins
wonderful medicine. / am wCll-knOWn III the
city of Montgomery, and can refer TO some 81
the best citizens in he city. = ). HOLT.
Montgomery Ala, June p, 1873.
SWifts Specific is entirely vegetable
( Treatise on Blood and Skin Diseases mailed
/ free
THE SWIFT SPECIFIC Co. Drawers, Attain
J l. In. 2.Bl y Y
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1885-11-08
PALaTKA BUSINESS DIRECTORY.
Banks.

Banks
INRST NATIONAL BANK OF PALATKA,
L successors to VIM j. Vinegar X Co. a
general banking business transacted Front
Street.
Dry Goods.
I JACOBSON, LEMON STREET, DEALS
Il exclusively in staple and fancy Dry Goods.
Books and stationery.
u C. COCHRANE, FIRST DOOR NORTH
and retail dealer in Books, Stationery. FlOri-
da Curiosities, Maps, etc.
Groceries and Com issiOn.
yTERTREES s. Co, WATER STREET, COM
' mission merchants, and wholesale dealers
in Hay. Grain, Fertilizers, etc.
NJ. HAUGH TON s. BRO, G RIFFIN'S
"A. Block, Water street, wholesale and re-
tail dealers in groceries.
Hard ware Etc
" T. LANE, WATER STREET, DEALER
II Gin Hardware, stoves, Tinware, house fur
uishing goods, building material; plumbing,
Thinning, etc.
Drugs and NIedicines.
A CKERMAN s. JACKSON. CORNER LEM
tAon and Front streets. Full line Drugs and
Medicines.
L Lemon and Front Streets. Established 1856.
tryass.ist IONS carefully compromised day or
-'-'.' 3sc,-s. E-i-ls. Est.--
= !. ..a. oItlaI, BEEF,
~ sStuttoi4, FISH, etc.
Furniture, etc.
y l.. LILIENTHL,L, CORNER WAFER 4
ID .Rcid Streets. Wholesale and retail dealer
in furniture, house furnishing goods, etc.
Bakers.
- J. GBOONS, LEMON STREET, NEXT TO
80 Fancy and Family Grocer
les, and Bakery.
Ind erCaIIe
- s. MOONEY, LAUREL STREET. IN
IL .dertaker and embalmer.
tFiSCcEanCO
TTNHE PALATKA INSURANCE AGENCY
L over three hundred millions capital, repre-
scented and correspondent with /. Harkins Hill
lard, Manager.
II CUNNEELY, WATER STREET, FINE
i Wines, Liquors, etc. Billiard and Bowling
ParlOrs.
HARRY HEATH, LEMON STREET,
Ii matchmaker and engFaYer
III MERRYDAY, CORNER OAK AND
- Fourth Streets. House and Sign Painter.
r MEYER, WATER STREET, DEALER IN
LPaints, Oil, Ladders. etc.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1885-11-08
The Saw Palmetto Mastered

Sanford Journal. =
A few days ago Mr.. E. Slmons' the
popular and successful Palmetto avenue
merchant. invited us to accompany him
to the home of his father-ln-law, MI. L.
KareI. living some four miles IN the
country, to witness the operation of a
continuance invented by Mr.. Karel for
the removal of saw palmetto from moth
or earth. 1t is known to all who have
attempted to clear palmetto land that
there is no more tedious, difficult and
expensive task, and no one who has ever
essayed its performance but has longed
for some inventive brain that could con-
trive a plan to relieve poor human mus
cles from so fearful tax. Somewhat
doubtful that the continuance could ac-
complish all claimed for it, but anxious
to see a move in the direction of over
coming this approbrium of the Florida
cultivator, or rather reaper for cultlva-
ton. of the soil, we accepted the polite
invitation, and in company with Mr..
Simons and Mr.. Sickor, land prospec-
tor, went out Monday afternoon to the
scene of operations. Arriving at Mr..
Karel's, the business that called us there
was soon entered upon, and in n few
minutes a huge Avery & Sons ''six
mule sugar land pillow" was tearing along
through She virgin soil laying over pal
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1885-11-08
out of the state.
An Oid-Timc Corn Shocking.

Ayworth tGa( News.
u tie. u au DID time .orn shucj,
.u, ..,st Saturday al Mr.. K. StaegllIs.
The boys and men gathered aroud large
pile of corn and soon pulled the bark off.
After the shocking was over, the shucks
put up, the party repaired to the house,
where big supper was served, which
was eaten heartily. After the supper
was over the boys assembled in the front
yard and held an auction, each being
named for some fictitious article. They
all enjoyed it hugely, and the affair
caused us to think of old times on the
farm, when we rejoiced in corn shuck-
ing.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1885-11-08

have had cancer on my face for some
years, extending from one check bone across
the nose to the other IL has given me a great
deal of pain, at times burning and itching to
Snch an extent that it was almost unbcdrablc.
| commenced using Switts Specific in May,
1855. and have used eight hotties. 1t has Civ
en- the greatest relief by removing the iniidm-
nation and restoring my general ncalth-
W. BAENES.
Knoxville Iowa, Sept. 3. ISS5
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1885-11-08

Prince George of Wales probably ner-
its his recent promotion to Lieutenant
CIV, for he has served in the navy for
now more than eight years. His uncle
Edinburg got the promotion in four
years.