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The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1885-04-09

John F. Hall taking in as partners Mr..
James Kearney and Mr. Lambertson. . .
The Republican Cooperative Conven-
tion, held at the Court House tonight
was one of the largest Conventions ever
held in the place, there being very full
representation of the Republican vote of
the Corporation. Met Alonzo Os-
borne to-day. He is buying up rags and
waste paper for the Ingham Mills, at
Chillicothe. He has been for gener-
alton in the same business, having tray
eled along the river and over the rail-
roads, buying rags in large quantities
| having paid hundreds of dollars for a
single shipment. The old man says some
of his friends think he is too old to work,
but that he would rather a0ear out than
qatst out. .... Edna, little daughter OF
John Hood, while playing in the yard
yesterday, ran against a line stretched
across the yard, which caught her on the
neck and came near hurting her serious.
| ly.
| SUNDAY.-The rain came to-day, which
of course insures rain for the proverbial
'seven Sundays" There has been q
tremendous attendance at Sabbath Schools
and Churches to-day. 49,. The Easter
Anthem" sung at the M. E. Church elicit
ed much praise by the beauty of its rem
dition. Speaking of Easter, there is
one boy who ought to choke on the firs1
egg he put to his mouth. A lady in the
west part of town had hen sitting, which
would have Matched within very few
days. Some young scoundrel in search OF
Easter eggs, entered the coop, tore the
nest down and broke up the eggs. There
are few plants blooming for the Peni
tentiary, in this place. The ole
Vaughn farm. just beyond Huron, ha!
been all cleared off as neat as pin, eXcep
few scattering saplings, and small
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-04-07
AGKICULTURAL.
HERBERT BRYANT,

Offers for salo at LOWEST MARKET RATES,
1000 bushels Choice Roclcaned Western CLO-
YER SEED.
500 bushels strictly prime Recleaned Western
TIMOTHY.
200 bushels strictly primo Rccleanod Western
ORCHARD GRASS
100 bushels strictly prime Rocleaned Western
nED TOP.
l25 BBLS EXTRA EARLY VERMONT ROSE
P0TiTOES.
GARDEN SEEDS: SEED CORN; LAWN
GRASS &C., &c.
IRON-C CLAD MILK CANS and OTHER DAL
RY SUPPLIES.
CHILLED PLOFS.
GyMMINs, MINOR d HORTON, FARAER'S
FRIEND and othar PLOWS. PLOW REPAlRS
OF ALL Kinds. DOUBLE SHOVEL PLOIVS.
CULTiHATORS HARROFS &c. WEBSTER
FARM IFAGONS, all sizes
Everything for Farm and Garden, BRYANTS
FINE GROUND RAW BONE, STRICTLY PURE
BRYANrS RELIABLE FERTILIZERS, &c, &C.
an31-tf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-04-07
4S-INCH SWISS LAWNS

We have also received our importation
stock Of 4S-inch Swiss Lawns a fabric we
introduced here two seasons ago, and
which grew so rapidly in favor with our
customers that Ne were unable to supply
the demand the first season. This year
they are, If possible. superior in color and
finish, and at the prices qnotcd (Which
are the same as last YEAR, aTc the best in
irinsic valuo we can possibly offer our
Gus toners, taking in consideration their
width (dS inches quality, and the fact
that they wCar - wcii ;,ni !aund>r Is
handsomely #s our Iudi: Li2cns. We
make q specially Of three i!:ilnbc.s, at 25,
90 anl 333c. per yard, each being cxccp-
tionaliy good value.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-04-07
PERSIAN LAWNS,

This is :, fabric in which the correct.
color and lipi:, i Of the utmost import
ance, both quali;. aid price being
secondary consideration Having care.
fully examined every make imported, we
think there IS no lae to compare with
ours, being absolutely the correct color
and of u superior finish. We shall keep
the entire range OF ii qualities, from ID
to SOC. yard. and, in addition, wc guar
antcc ihc same qualities cannot he bought
at any less price.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-04-07

i II; +. CARLIN & SONS,
:.
No. 63 KING STREETS
&LEXAN DRIA, VIRGINIA,
Wholesale and Retail Dealers in
HARDWARE AND CUTLERY.
..4iJcrs' Hardware, Locks Hinges, Screws
B.,!i1 Bits, Buckles, Rings, Hames, &C., &c,
Hardware Axlcs, Rims, Hubs,
spokcg Sawed Fellows, Tire Iron, &C., Pocket,
Table, Carving, and Butcher Knives, &c, Guns.
Pistols &c i full and complete stock of first
.aca ycads away III store and sold at lowest cs'a
arioas. S1glo-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-04-07
DRY GOODS.
HrApouARrERs Fon
WHITE GOODS,
AT THE
BOSTON DRY GOODS HOUSE.
WE BEG TO ANNOUNCE THE ARRIVAL OF
OUR FIRST IMPORTATION OF
WHITE DRESS MATERIALS

LISON DE DECCA OR INDIA LINONS.
These goods arc Of the same manufacture
as those sold by us for the past five years,
than which there is no superior imported.
They are made from fine quality o:
Egyptian Yarns. which are by far the best
obtainabie, and goods manufactured from
these yarns bleach better and have a more
perfect color and finish, and launder moro
beautifully than any other makes We
have the above in about II qualities,
ranging from 12l2 to Soc, each number
in itself being genuine bargain.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-04-07

When you hold bobtailed flush,
Let it pass.
Don't be in too big q rush,
Let it pass.
If you'll only sit and wait,
By and by you'll pull straight.
And your profits will be great,
Let it pass.
Let is pass. chicago sun.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-04-07
IhRDWARE AND CUTLERY.

- W. MALLS,
Late Of fcai;c s. Nails
DEALER IN
HARDWARE CUTLERY. PAINTS, OIL, GLASS,
BUILDING MATERIAL, &C., SC.
&. =. corner King and Washington SITS.
Agent for NEVIES & cos. READY MINED
PAINT, AND DAVIS, CHAMBERS cos.
PURE WHITE LEAD.
rI:-Coods delivered to al parts of the city free
OF charge. p. 0. Box 293. fcb2I-n
5OIM ". PEAKE,
Successor IL Peakc d Nails,
Dealer in
>;UIs. SASH, BLINDS, HARDWARE,
Paints Oils, Leads, Cement. Lumber, Lime
Calcinea Plaster, Slate, Marble and
Mantlcs. Hcarths, &c.
CoRNER KING AND ST. ASAPH STREETS
ian21-tf Alexandrla, va.
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CLAlRVOYANCE AND MAGNETIC HEALING !!
MIR. and Mrs. J. Henry

from
ar standing
usand
NAL
NJ. o P M3 % : andS to p.
CONSULTATION m4-4
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(0DROLENEi
CRE55.AM.
Is an Infalliblc Remedy for
COUGHS, COLDS,
CONSUMPTION,
BRONCHITIS,
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
COUGHS, COLDS,
CONSUMPTION,
.--xs-1xr,rcxr
BRONCHITIS,
And all Diseases of the

LUNGS AND RESPIRATORY ORGANS
CoDRELESE CREAM is 4 preparation containing
40 per cent of Purc Norwegian Ccd Liver OH,
combined with other harmless ingredients in
to the taste as honey. yet retaining all Of its we'll
known medicinal properties which have proved
of the highest value III CoSsUAtIioN and all
WASTING DISEASES, invariably producing in
crease Of FLESH and WEIGHT.
1t is also an invaluable prepara:io" lo' Child
ron requiring the nutritivc properties cf Cod
Liver Oil. as it can he taken and retained Ia the
stomach Of the most delicate PERSON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-04-07
KoUsEBURNIsHING GOODS.
New Goods Just Received.

New GOOuS JllSL Received.
Polka Dot or Bulls Eye Glass Ware, in Rubina,
Rosina, Buina also Rose Aqua and Amber. The
largest assortment to he found this side OF New
York.
Complete lines in all colors OF Table and Cham
pagnc Tumbcrs, Handle Lcmonades, Oil and
Water Bottles.
Fruit Bowls and Butter Dishes.
Finger Bowls and Dccantcrs.
China and Bcllcck Peppers and Salts.
French China, complete lines in White and
Gold Band, and Decorated Dinner, Tea and Cham
Der Sets; prices very low.
Polished Brass Library and Hall Lamps with
Prisms.
Maio!ica-A full line TOO numerous TO mention
Parlor Drawing Room Lamps, IN Ch1na'
Barbatinc ard various other wares.
Rogers Bros Plated Goods in Knives, Forks,
Spoons, Castor5, sc.
We have somo fine English Printed lea Sets,
So pieces, at Sd Come and SEQ them.
Full stock OF Common Ware of all kinds.
aug29 Z. J. MILLER & co.
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KID Gr.ovEs
AT TlIs
BOSTON DRY GOODS HOUSE,
4 anG 6-button Suede GLOVES III
plain, and Embroidered in self co!ors.
/ and G-button Real KID GLOVES,
in plain and Embroidered in self
co!ors.
Both o. the above in all the new de-
sirablc Spring shades.
&s- Gloves fitted at tho counter.
WOODWARD & IOTHROP,
ONE PRICE ONLY.
921 pu,uv. 912 d ST.
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The Dillon tribune., 1885-03-28
NOTICE or FINAL ENTRY.

LAND OFFICE AT HELENA, n. r.. Feb. q, 1855.
MOTIF L is hereby given that the following named
~ settler has filed notice of his intention to make
final proof in support Of his claim, and that said
proof will be made before Robert T. Wing, Dep.
utv Clerk Of the Second Judicial District Court of
Montana in and for Beaverhcad county, ut Dillon,
NJ. r.. on April $. 1855, viz: Harry Shaw, who
made pre-. enption dcclaratorv statement No. 6oo6,
tor the NEA, NWA. NJ. NEI.4, SEA-, META,
Sec. u, TIP. 10 5. Off ".
He names the following witnesses to prove his
continuous residence upon, and cultivation Of said
land viz; Erastus b. Sprinkle, Henry Hosley vii.
f. ATKINSON, Register.
PM. D. McGoUGn, Attorney. o.td
The Dillon tribune., 1885-03-28
About Gold and Silver.
From Dc,norest's MONTHLY.

FIOu1 OciNOrcSt s IOntnlv.
1t is curious fact that the nations
which use gold and silver to measure values
draw more gold from the trade OF the
world than do those countries that meas.
ure values exclusively on gold basis
England and Germany, gold-unit coun.
tries, cannot retain their boards of gold,
while France and the United States are
constantly adding to their stock Of the vel.
low metal Before the passage of the sill
yer coinage act in 1873 our gold and silver
was exported in immense quantities When
the Bland bill was passed over President
Hayes veto, there was in the country not
less than $coo,ooo,o 900. In the seven wears
which have interviewed we have added
about $cnoCo,ooo to our stock Of silver
and $+oo!ooo,ooo to our stock OF gold. 1t
is known, moreover, that some $4,000 600
worth OF gold held abroad belongs to
Americans, but is lent out on call in Enu.
land, Germany and other gold unit coun.
tries, where the rate OF interest is much
higher than It is with us Money is easy
in this country because Of abundance of
funds due to the silver law. Times have
been bad all over the world because of the
operation OF the gold unit OF value, which
has depressed prices But the gold.unit
nations have suffered far more than have
the silver OF the bi.mctallic countries.
The Dillon tribune., 1885-03-28
NOTICE OF FINAL ENTRY.

LAND OFFICE At HELENA, NJ. r., Feb. 4, 1855.
Notice is hereby given tina. the following manned
settler has filed notice Of his intention TO make final
proof in support of his claim. and that said proof
will be made before rheo: Mufiy, Clerk Of the
office, ut the Court House, in Virginia City, on Sat
urday, March IS, 1855, viz: Andrew a. Manstr,
who filed presumption declaratorv statement No.
K7W.
He names the following witnesses to prove his
continuous residence upon, and cultivation Of said
land, viz: Michael Ryan, Michael Cain, David
Bell and John Wilhart, all Of Twin Bridges, Mad
ison county, Montana.
s 6.td F. Atkinson, Register.
The Dillon tribune., 1885-03-28
NOTICE or FINAL ENTRY.

LAND OrrlcE AT HELENA, NJ T., Feb -, 1855.
NOTICE is hereby given that the following nam.
cd settler has filed notice Of his intention to
make final proof in support OF his claim, and
Clerk OF the First Judicial District Court Of Mon
tana, at Virginia City, NJ. T., on Saturday, April Is,
1855, VIZ: Matthew Flynn, who made Homestead
entry No. 1904, for the .NWA Of Sec. q, +. s.,
lie names the following witnesses to prove hi.
continuous residence upon, and cultivation Of said
land, viz: Joseph Pennington, Michael Ryan, Nj.
enact ka,n and William NJ. Carter, all Of Twin
Bridges, Madison county, NJ. r. '
J. NJ. PAGE, Attorney. ,o~ti
The Dillon tribune., 1885-03-28
UNITED STATES LAND Orr1cE,
HELENA MONTANA E.hr,,,r,.,, ,SS.

UNITED STATES LAND OFFICE,
HELENA, MONTANA, February q, 1881. /
Before the Register and Receiver.
~, Complaint having been entered at this office Nv
in"nas +. Barrett against Robert kimball. for
failure I" comply with law to timber. culture en-
XVI .Iy ~ ST.; dated Angus, IS. 1882, upon the N,,
n ~, =. @cuon IS township s.. range - W., in
eanssiat'on ct said entry. contestant alleging that
sad claimant has not broken or caused to be broken
any part OF said land, aad has in any manner
!es are hereby summoned to appear at this Office ~,
thc lSh day of Apr.lSSs, ut 10 O'Clock Il. M. tn w.
son ';, ana furnish testimony concerning said aley
TO- be used at said hearing will he taken htor.. ~ y.
wing Deputy Clerk OF the Second Judicial District
HmIrt IN and for Bcaverhead County, Montana NJ
H. III. Il AnEITcMS ~ ~ CLOCK
PM d. Mct;or.lr, Attorney. >es'S a'.;
The Dillon tribune., 1885-03-28
CHE 1ilon Gribunt.
SHUTTING OUT CARE.
MRS. NJ. 4. kIDDER.

We may open the door to our neighbors,
And open the door to our friends:
We may entertain guests at our table,
While friendship with courtesy blends;
We NAV gather our dear o, es about us
Our helpmeet and children SO fair
But let II, forget not to Danish
From these tender meetings, dull care.
1t watches at doors and windows;
And whistles tl,ro' crannies and cracks
II giveth the good man the headache;
1t pinctes and torturcs and racks:
1t sits down unasketl at the table:
1t crouches beside the down bed;
1t takes all the brightness from slunbcr;
1t takes all the sweetness from bread,
OF all things to make our lives happy,
OF all things to make our paths fair,
There's nothing from Ho' e's cheerful fire.
side
So sacred like shutting out care.
The Dillon tribune., 1885-03-28
Eskimo Dogs and Babies.

Lieut.. Schwatka, Of Attic fame, has an
tertaining article on the "Children OF
the Cold" in the March 81. Nicholas in
which he talks as follows about the sledge
dogs:
AS the Eskimo must sometimes be ba.
bies, so the dogs must at some time be pup.
pies and the puppies are allowed inside
the iglos on the bed, where they are the
favorite playthings of the young heir. His
mother makes him number of doll.dog
harnesses for the puppies, fixes him up a
dog. whip almost like his fathers, and then
he amuses himself Harvesting them, hitch
ing them to Ratchet, or any object that
is at hand, and driving them around in the
igloo and storm igloo, or out door, when the
weather is very bad.
AS soon as the puppies &c: little bigger,
the larger boys take them in hand, and by
the time they are old enough to be used
for work in the sledges, they are almost
well.trained dogs.
And SO with the little Eskimo himself;
when he is a young man, he is good dog.
driver, and knows how to manage sledge
under all circumstances. This is the hard
est thing an Eskimo. has to learn. have
known white mea to equal them in rowing
in their little seal skin canoes; l have seen
white men build good iyloos; but have
never seen white man who was good
dog driver; and the Eskimos told me that
they had never seen such an one, either.
When they drive their dogs it is in the
shape of a letter V, the foremost dog being
at the converging point, and tile harness.
traces running back in V shapes to the
sledge. The forward dog is called the
leader or chief, and, in trading dogs, lead.
er is worth two good followers, or ordinary
workers. The Eskimo dog driver man.
ages the leader wholly by the voice, max
ing him stop 60 ahead, to the right or to
the left, as he may speak 10 him; and as
he acts SO do the others, who soon learn to
watch him closely, and, strangest of all, to
obey him, even after they are embarrassed,
although the leader may not be one Of the
largest and strongest dogs in the team"
The Dillon tribune., 1885-03-28
April FL. 1888. viz: Jonathan ,Iaauess,
NOTICE OF FINAL. ENTRY.

LAND OrF1CE at HELENA, Mt, Feb. 10, 1855,
NOTICE is hereby given that the following nam .
~ ed settler has filed notice Of his intention to
make final proof in support of his claim, and that
said proof will be made before Theo Muffiv, Clerk
OF the FIRST Judicial District Court Of Montana. at
Grxna Gty M IT, on Marih 49, sS5,
cation No. ,,27o, for lots and ;, SWA, Mex,
NWA, SEX. Sec. !, Up. S. of X. wv.
lie names the following witnesses to prove his
continuous residence upon. and cultivation of, said
land, viz: Earnest Maurcr, Christian D,rncutzcr,
Lewis Maurcr and Alvah 4. Sumner, all Of Twin
Bridges, II. +.
It'd +. Atkinson, Register.
The Dillon tribune., 1885-03-28
NOTICE OF FINAL ENTRY.
LAND OFEIcE At HELENA, NJ, T.. Feb. u. !!

LAND OFFICE At HELENA, NJ. T., Feb. q, 1855.
NOTICE is hereby given that the following nam.
~ ed settler has filed notice of his intention to
make final proof in support of his claim and that
said proof will be made before Robert T. Wing.
Deputy Clerk of the Second Judicial District Court
IN and for Beaverhead County, Montana, ut Dillon,
NJ. T., on April s. 1855, viz: Henry I3oslcy. who
made pre-. enpton decar.tory statement No 6.oo7,
TOR the NJ, NWl.4. SEl.4, NWl-4 and NE1.a,
SWl.4, Sec %. Up IS, of k7W. y
lie names the following witnesses to prove his
continuous residence upon and cultivation Of said
land, viz: Erastus d. Sprinkle, Harry Shaw, VIII
liam Reed and James Galloway, all OF Dillon. NJ. r.
Pun. d. MC(;ouGu Att'v "ti
The Dillon tribune., 1885-03-28
NOTICE OF FINAL ENTRY.

LAND oEFlcEat HELENA, MT, March o, 1855.
NOTICE is hereby given that the following nam:
Cd settler has filed notice Of his intention to
make final proof in support of his claim, and that
said proof will be made before II. +. Wing.
Deputy Clerk Of the Second Judicial District Court
Of ,t Montana, in and for Beaverhcad County, at
who made pre- emption declaratorv statement No.
cal t;, for the 81, NEA, SEX, NWX, NEl.1,
sMl'4 Of Sec. Il, Up. . S. Of X. W. y"
lie names the following witnesses to prove his
continuous residence upon, and cultivation Of sand,
land, viz: William Shncbcrgcr, William ii.
Johnson, Emerson Hill and Smith Mcknight, all of
Red Rock, NJ. +. '''' W
Pm. u. Mc(;olEr,. Attorney. =, nd
The Dillon tribune., 1885-03-28
Woman Not to BE Trusted.

X tell you, sir, no woman can be fully
trusted" exclaimed a cynical man to a
friend 'why, just look at poor Sniison.
Didn't he love that wife OF his. Didn't he
consider her an angel: Didn't he fairly
worship her: Didn't he think nothing
was too good for her: And how has she
requited him." "How:' asked the other.
"Gonc and had ;wins-thcse hard times, -"
-Pi!tsbmvg Chronicle.
The Dillon tribune., 1885-03-28
Xtga1 AoGesx.
NOTICE OF FINAL. ENTRY.

LAND OFFICE At HELENA, NJ r., March II, 1885,
named settler has filed notice Of his intention to
make final proof in support Of his claim, and that
said proof will be made before Robt. +. Wing dep.
uty clerk of the Second Judicial District Court of
Montana, in and for Beavcrhead county, ut Dillon,
NJ. r., on
April -, 1885, viz: Jonathan Jaquess,
who made presumption declaratory statement No.
II, Up. 10, 5 Of w.
lie names the following witnesses to prove his
continuous residence .pon, and cultivation OF said
NJ. r., James Davidson, Of Dillon, NJ. T.; George
Buck and William l.. Mcintosh. of Red Rock, MI.
lI.td i. ATKINSON. Register.
The Dillon tribune., 1885-03-28
~AADN rr@

Co ,f.n, 70 my ranch, on upper Horse Prairie.
n.nu i"ot white unhroke, about six wears "ld as
near .' as can tell by looks branded On LETT shoi.r
MUS u-as near as can make out The s,;a
morse Is running with some of mine ~ ~, x....
present. .'. owner can have the same bv nrov;rss
property and paying for this notice. Po|'"s
Horse Prairie, March ,, 1855. ', ,nA.'.
The Dillon tribune., 1885-03-28
TAKEN uR

! men NE UP by the subscriber. a, Chas. Flynns
tana one gray mare and colt, The mar. u . MON
.;.,h on the left thigh: about eight Years "ld
weight about 500 pounds. The owner i r., olo'
- prove property, pay charges and take tho ar
"'''A'a''' Montana, March 5, 1855. ,o..w DIV:
The Dillon tribune., 1885-03-28
NOTICE-TlMBER CULTURES.

~, = =, - IT. 1NONINSIJN, KcTlSt
PM. ID. MC(1olGu, Attorney.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1885-11-13
Had Sausage in his Pocket.

A minister in one ofour orthodox churches,
while on his way to preach funeral sermon
in the country, called to see one of his mem.
bers, an old lady, who had just been making
sausages, and as she felt very proud of them
insisted on the minister taking some of the
links home to his family. After wrapping the
sausage in cloth the minister carefully plac-
ed the bundle in the pocket of his
great coat Thus equipped, he started
for the funeral. While attending the
solemn ceremonies OF the grave, some hungry
dogs scented the sausages, and were not long
in tracking them to the pocket of the good
mans overcoat. Of course this was great
annoyance, and he was several times under
the necessity Of kicking the whelps away
The obsequies of the grave completed, the
minister and the congregation repaired to the
church, where the funeral discourse was to
be preached. After the sermon was finished
the minister halted to make some remarks to
his congregation, when brother who wish
ed to have an appointment given out, ascend
ed the stairs of the pulpit and gave the min
ister's coat hitch to get his attention. The
divine, thinking it dog having designs upon
his pocket, raised his foot, gave a sudden
kick, and sent the good brother sprawling
down the steps "You will excuse me,
brethren and sisters" said the minister con-
tusedly, and without looking at the work he
had just done, "for l could not avoid it,
have sausage in my pocket and that dog has
been trying to grab them ever since | came
on the premises"