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West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1885-05-13
Salvation Army.

The Salvation Army are making grand
preparations for their general meeting and
bang uet on May %. The meetings of that
day Will be held in the NJ. e Church and the
Rink will be used for the banquet.
General Moore of New York Will be
present.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1885-05-13

If you have produce for the
Wheeling Markets, ship to Hatch
q Co., and get the top prices and
prompt returns.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1885-05-13

Now that the circus has come
and gone many Of our people feel
much poorer and meaner than be-
fore.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1885-05-13

The Parkersburg Preachers at
their Monday Meeting paid espec-
ial attention to the circus nui-
sance.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1885-05-13

West Virginia Democracy made
combined assault on the President
on Monday. Casualties not re-
ported.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1885-05-13

Revs. G. c. Wilding and T B.
Hughes went to Wheeling, Mon
day, to attend meeting of the M.
E. Church Extension Board.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1885-05-13

Go to S. B. Moody & Co.'S and
get you a straw hat.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1885-05-13

What do honest people think Of
it? We mean the situation in
Petersburg.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1885-05-13

The people of Parkersburg can hear some
thing about gambling at the Baptist Church
next Sunday evening.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1885-05-13

Read what Parkersburg Preach
ers say of Politics and Prohibition,
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1885-05-13

The saloons are on top--the PEG.
pie underneath.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1885-05-13

Fine Summer underwear at S.
B. Moody & Co.'S.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1885-05-13

For choice groceries confectionery and de-
lic1ous bread, try j. & T. Hiehle, Court
Square.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1885-05-13

Silk Umbrellas at s. B. Moody &
Co.'S.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1885-05-13
WEST VIRGINIA FREEMAN
AMONG OUR EXCH Angles.
Their Notions and Ours.

We lies wanter see" Bros. Hart
and Dovener as delegates to the
next prohibition convention. Oh,
they'll be thar i WetzeI Democrat.
.LNNhile the hmm holds out to hurn
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-08-07
MEDICAL.
CANCER OF TONGUE !
A Case Resembling That Of General Grant

Some ten years ago had a scrofulous sore on
my right hand which gave me great trouble, ond
under the old-timo tr' atment was hea led up, and
! supposed was well. l found, however, 1t had
only been driven Into the system by the uso Of
potash and mercury, and In March, 1852, II broke
out in my throat, and concentrated In what some
oi "rder deg dps,%s Hsneor was placed
seven Of the best physicians in the country had
me at different times under their charge, among
them three specialists IN q Is line but one a iteT
another would exhaust their skill and drop me,
for | grew worse continually. The cancer had
eaten through my cheek, destroying the palate
| and under lip entirely and half my tongue, eating
out 10 the top Of my left cheek bone and up TO the
| left eye From hearty robust woman OF I50
pounds, was reduced to a mere frame Of skin and
bones, almost unable TO turn myself in bed.
could not eat any solid food, but subsisted on
liquids. and my tongue was SO far gone could not
talk. The anguish jt mind and the horrible SUI
ierings OF body which | experienced, can never
he revealed. Given up by physicians TO die, with
no hope Of recovery on the part OF friends who
to be my last; in fact, my husband would place
his hand upon ihs every now and then to sec
whether ! was alive or not, and at one time all
decided that life was extinct, and my death was
reported all over the country.
such was my helpless and wretched condition
the FIRST OF last October UeSil, when my friends
commenced giving me Swi:ts Specific. In less
than month the eating places stopped and heal
Ing commenced, and the fearful aperture in my
cheek has been closed and firmly Knitted together
process OF a new under lip is progressing finely,
aud the tongue which was almost destroyed is ie-
Ing recovered, and II seems that nature Is supply
ing new tongue. ] can talk so that my friends
can readily understand me, and can ca, solid food
again. am able 10 walk wherever ! please with
out the assistance OF any one, and have gall ed
hity pounds in flesh. All this under the blessing
81 morciiul Heavenly Father, is due to Swift's
SPECIFIC. am wonder and marvel to all my
friends, hundreds OF whom have known my in
tense sunerings, and have visited me in my all c-
tion. While am not entirely well yet my graft
tude Is none the less devout, and am con fJent
that n perfect recovery IL now in sight. II any
doubt these facts, would refer them to Fon.
John II. Taylor, state senator Of this district
who Is my neighhor, Dr. 7. s. Bradfeld, of La
grange, da, or to any other persons living In the
southern part Of Troupe county, Ga.
MRS. MARY l.. COMER
LaGrange, Ga, May IL, 1885.
sold by all druggists.
Treatise on Skin and Blood Diseases mailed
free.
Call on our physician, No 1877 W. 23d st., N, Y
Consulbti0n free. THE SWIFT SPECIFIC co.,
Drawer Atlanta Ga.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-08-07
Mark Twain's Way.


Rev. J. Hyatt s NTH knows more stories
about more people than ten average ci,z,ns
Among them he relates this: when was
living with my brother in Buffalo Mark
Twain occupied n cottage across the ste-t.
We didn't SET very much Of him, but one
morning as we were enjoying cur cigars on
the yer, nda after breakfast, we saw Mark
come to his door IN his dressing gown and
slippers and look over at US. lie
stood at his door and .moked for q
minute, as II making up his mind
about something, and at last opened his
gate and came lounging across the street.
There was an unoccupied rocking chair on the
veranda. aud when my brother offered it to
him he dropped into it with sigh Of relief
He smoked tor few moments and said
"Nice morning"
eyes, very pleasant"
Shouldn't wonder if we had rain by and
by"
well, we could stand little"
This is nice house you have here2'
"fes, We rather like H."
| "How's your family2"
'Quite well--and yours?"
40, we're all comfortable"
There was another impressive silence, and
finally Mark Twain crossed his legs, blrw a
pun OF smoke into the air, and in his lazy
drawl remarked: IL suppose you're little
surprised TO see me over here 80 early Fact
is, haven't been so neighborly, perhap-, as
| ought to be. We must mend that state OF
things. But this morning came over be-
cause thought you might be interested in
knowing that your roof is on fire. it struck
me that it would be good idea it"
But at the mention OF FIRE the whole fam
| lily busted upstairs, trailing language all the
way up. When We had put the FIRE out and
had returned to the veranda Mark wasn't
| there
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-08-07
ABOUT sOWN PEOPLE.

Bernharit will come to America early in
April.
Whittier thinks HE poeIc Inspiration is
leaving him.
Lillian Russell, the actress, has written a
novel, entitled "After ALI"
George W. Chids acts MS usher every Sun
day in n little Long Branch church.
Edwin 1horne will next Oason produce IA
new play entitled "liearls and Handouts"
Mrs. Langtry is said TO pay her alleged hus-
band monthly salary, which is almost his
only income.
Sir Moses Montefore is called by one OF his
eulogists the most ilu trious Jew since David
and Solomon.
Theodore Tilton, lecturing in Texas, found
school without a single pupil Who knew OF
Grant or Lincoln.
con of General L,ngstrcet has been ap-
pointed 10 a clerkship IN one of the d, part
ments at Washington.
Archibald Forbes is busly engaged upon n
biography Of the Emperor of Germany, with
particular reference to the part he has played
In the military campaigns wherein he has
been conspicuous figure.
The pope has sent 10 the Queen of Spain
and her daughters a number OF sacred relics !;
to the queen morsol of the true cross, to the
lnfanta Mercedes a splinter from the door post
| in the holy house of Loretto.
The prettiest woman In American society
in Paris IS said to he Mrs. Deacon, OF st.
Louis, daughter OF Rear Admiral Baldwin.
She ia very beautiful, tail, graciors woman,
with large dark eyes, a fnely-molded, rather
full face, irregular features and a dimpled,
charming outline OF face.
Miss Pauline Markham will make her re-
appearance before the New York public in
the fall, in new dramatic role, with songs
and ballads, humorous and sentimental, com
posed for her by Leopold Siebeck The play
has been written by W. Wayne Ellis, with a
view to Miss Markham's abilities, and is the
story OF ilower-girl who is rescued from the
danger of her city life by benevolent old
farmer who proves 10 be her grandfather.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-08-07

Soon after the death Of General trant was
announced Rabbi Browne, of Temple Gs,,soi
Hope, New York, preached a sermon eulneis-
tic OF tn decreased. lie said
II wish to say from this sacred spot that
he Jews have lost great friend in the death
OF General Grant. ! know n great deal o.
irritation was ut one time caused by Ord r
No. II, and IN reference To that order | vi |
speak the whole truth. Las, April, you may
remember, ] wrote an article on the subject,
quoting my conversation with President Graul
In his cottage Mt Long Branch, August ~,
1870 Gen. Grant la or read my communication
| to the press, and said to DR. John =. Newman
u consider l, now my duty TO make known a
secret that have kept these twenty Years,
sud locate the responsibility upon the proper
parties. That order came to me from Wash.
ington direct. protested against it, but had
| to promulgatc |, against my will. shall
make this statement in my book likewise
Mr.. Newman communicated thnt message to
me In the name Of General Grant the follow
ing Monday In bis own house. Grant was q
providental man, and WAS carried provi.
dentially around the world so that all race
and religions should see the nobest Ameri.
can. Moses liberated three millions Of peo.
pie, his own brethren, from Egyptian
bondage. Grant liberated three millions OF
people, n race not his own, from American
bondage, over the dead bodies OF his own
bre,hren, breaking the negro's chains Thes,
three millions of broken chains the angels o,
heaven have been linking together, SO tina,
our American Moses might climb ON his self
made path to the realms of bliss aud shsk,
hands with his pro,otype-our own Moses q
old. The day OF Grants death comes so nea
to the anniversary Of the TALL OF Jerusalem
that the fact IS thus fxei in the Jewish cad
endar to be remembered by all Jews"
At the conclusion, Rabbi Browne prayct
tor the departed soul, the whole congrcsn "a
tion, by order of President Frey; riing mn,
reciting with the Rabbi the Kaish. "Thi
is n prayer said R,tbi Brown, "nevcr re-
cited fora no. Jew before" ave say /, onl
for our dead priests, said one OF the officers
"and no Rabbi ever bestowed such au homo
on Gentle" Rabbi Browne and the con
gregation shed tears durin, the enoty an
prayer for the dead.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-08-07
M MfSSikG LINK y.

Washington ladies are picking banjos, aud
II is feared that the fashion will spread
further.
For the first time in twenty years the com
mon council OF Covington, Ky, does not in
clude saloon-keeper.
Mormon missionaries are holding meetings
every Sunday in Berlin, at which large num-
bers Of women and children attend.
There Ia only one girl at Elberon who
wears red stockings with her bathing dress,
aud the other girls cut her. Black stockings
are considered in strict society the only al
lowable thing.
The colored people of Quitman, Ca,
whose church was In ested with heas, put
pine needles under it, setting them afre for
the purpose OF getting rid Of the vermin.
| They got rid OF their church also.
Washington Irving, SO the story goes once
said to lady friend: "Dont be too an xious
about the education OF your daughters. They
will do very well don't teach them so many
things; teach them one thing; teach them 10
be easily pleased.
George Dunlap, locomotive engineer OF
Phillipsburg, N. j, was sick. His little
daughter. Jennie. took his place and ran his
locomotive from Phillip burg to Hacketts.
town, handli z the throttle with the expert.
cnce OF an old engineer.
Andrew Eigar, in his b pok on Old Church
Lille in Scotland, says that in l7s5 man was
taken TO ta.k tor going to see his mother on
n Sabbath day ami taking stone OF meal to
her. The '.jogss, II sort OF iron collar, was
rrs't,ed 10 iu some cases of ubslinacy under
| reUuke.
lady in kisg',on was greatly annoyed al
the hJcks OF sparrows that quarter,d them.
selves in the old vines on the side of her
house, bu, could not get rid OF them. At las,
she went to an upper story and sifted cayenne
pepper amoug the vines There are no more
| spsrrcws there.
Out OF $4,000 horses owned by the London
horse railway company, only twenty weight
have died during the last half year, and al
though "a, 10000 passengers have been car
ried during that period, claims for compen-
sation amounting to only $4,25O have been
! made auaiua tho ,pp,nanu
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-08-07
POPULAR SONGS.
How some at Them Came y" be written
and Published to the World.


How some "f Them C"me '" Dc W'"'e"
ana PubNsh"d ." the "o'".
Some months ago Gays llezekish Batter
worth In Good Ch, er, there was given an en-
teriainment by the Anonymous club at the
Creighton house, Boston, consisting OF the
history Of old American songs, with illustra-
,ions by some fine musical interpreters
Among those who were present was the ven
cradle Father Locke, whom President Lin
colu sent to the army OF the Potomac ms a
minstrel. His once famous army song,
"Marchiug on :, Richmond" was sang.
Father Locke related the history Of the
curious and popular campaign song, "Abra-
ham ia the Man. 1t was written for the
immense political gathering at Springfield,
H.. just before the frs, election OF President
Lincoln.
Lincoln was lover Of ballads. lie heard
this and quietly witnessed the great ovation
that the suthor received from the fifty or sixty
thousand people that constituted the remark
able gathering. He wished to hear the song
again, but was too modest TO ask for it pub.
lcly. He invited Mr.. Locke to his house.
Now" said he, as soon as they were
alone, al want you to sit right here and sing
that song to me-"
And so the great commoner enjoyed hear.
ing his praises sung alones
"Tbere's Dear Little Mound Meath the
Willow" is n song loved in every household
Mr. Incke lives at Ch.lsea Mass and still
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-08-07
ar ass IN MS DRINK.
Another Fearful Example Of the Danger
of Juieps In tiOt Weather.

Another Fearful Example of the Danger
"f Juieps In iiot Weather.
Boston man, says the Record was driv.
ing along forest road in Alabama, when hc
came to c zy log cabin, in whose door sat
plump and h arty darky. Arou Il he cabin
there was growing, in the loveliest pro usor
quantity OF miut. The Boston IN m was ia
the habit OF carrying moist reir shmsnts vi Il
him, and The sight of the nodlng para ise o
,uint suggested beau'iiu thoughts.
would you like 10 take drink with me ?
said the Boston man. -aa-
Boss, | dou't kyah ef dew" said t.,
daiky.
"Whnts your name, my man. Julius
Well. julius, why don't you make mint jn-
lep2' said the white man.
"Wot mought dat be, boss p asked the ne
gro.
"Pick me sO,ne nice, tender sprigs of that
mint and bring me some cold water, and I'll
show you"
The negro brought about half bushc OF
beautiful mint and a bucket of cool water
from his well. The white man mixed two
drinks in two big tin cups and tenderly in
terspersed little OF the mint in them Tncn
the two discussed the beverages, and the
darky's eyes CLEANED as he drank. After
while the Boston man drove on.
Three months afterward he came back by
the same cabin. He noticed with tender con-
cern that the mint seemed to have been
stripped from the da ky's yard as IL by a
tornado, and the place looked fo-lorn and
gloomy. In the door sat II negro, but pot his
negro. 1t was a defeated and tattered old
man who answered the white mans cnll.
"Ah where ia nv friend JuIius who jycd
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-08-07
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UGHT OS the FLY.
The p'ssimist exclaims: "PrAy tell
What earthly good are ilies2"
The optim list responds: 70 put

saturday Evening Gazette.
Milwaukee claims 80. coo inhabitants, but
Milwaukee is 80 full OF beer that you can I
place much dependence upon what she says.
-Bos'on Post.
prominent Mormon elder, who is the
father OF twenty-seven grown-up boys, says
he Is in the wholesale gents furnishing
business. Puck
An Omaha doctor is said TO kiss his wife
seventy-6ve times day. The only thing
about this which has attracted the newspaper
attention is that it was his own wife.
"Looking at your drawing imbues me
with All artistic fever" remarked Smythe to
Miss Lulu. 81 thought 50; it's sketch
ing quietly repliel Miss Lulu.-Brooklyn y n
Times
When the famous hero OF the battle of
Bennington came into the world he wins Stark
naked. This is IA nude department in the
history OF the American revoiution.-Barbers'
Gazette.
Beecher has begged Inecrsoll's pardon for
calling him Bob" Ingerroll must now quit
calling Beecher "Hank." It's pleasing To see
these great diviIes dwelling together in unity.
-Chica- o Herald.
1t was Longlsllow who said: "Tu this world
a man must he either an anvil or hammer. 4"
There Is a class OF men, however, who are
neither; they were made to fit 10 between The
representatives Of the anvil aud the hammer
and they Get ali the blows. These are the
pOets-BOston Courier.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-08-07

Dr. W. ID. Wright, Cincinnati, o., sends
the suigoined professional endorsement. 81
have prescribed DIR. WIN. HALLS BALLAM
FOR THE LUNGS in great number OF
cases, and always with success. One case in
particular was given up by several ph 3 siciaus
who had been called in for copsullation with
myself. The patient had all he s,mptoms
OF confirmed Con 'umplion-cold night
swe"'s, hectic fever, harrsssing coughs, etc.
lie commenced Immediately to get better and
was soon restored to his usual health. |
ionnd DIR. WV. HALLS BALsAM FOo
THE LUNGS the most valuable cxpectoran.
tor breaking up distressing coughs and cold.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-08-07

Alaska, according to newspaper corre-
spondent, Is . sort Of fairy land 10 summer.
The almost continuous light of day shines
upon bright green slopes, varied here aud
there by dark timber belts, rising up from the
deep-blue waters. An eudless variety OF
bright-hued flowers, the hum OF insects, and
melodious song Of birds make the land seem
almost . second Eden; bat the intensity OF
tue suns heat dispels any hasty impressions
OF this s0st.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-08-07

Another infatuated dolt, a Russian prince
this time, has committed suicide after sus-
tanning heavy losses at Monte Carlo gaming
tables. Monte Carlo is perhaps the most
beautiful sport naturally in the whole world.
Some wealthy phiantropist should purchase a
cemetery site there for the sole accommoda-
ton OF the beggared suicides. Such an ad-
junct would not enhance the attractions OF
the palaces OF chance, against which such
prolonged storm of indignation has been
raised in ,ain.--Chicsgo News.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-08-07
Uniittsd for business.
New York Sun

"That boy of you're is not adapted for the
undertaking business, explained the under
aker To the boys father, who inquired why
he had been discharged.
"What's the trouble with him."
HE hasn't q realizing sense OF what il due
the afflicted. Day before yesterday Ms. b.
buried her fourth husband. ! sent the boy
up to learn st what hour che wished the cere-
mony 10 take place, and he asked her what
her regular time Of day was for burying hut-
bands. expect 10 lose her trade entirely"
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-08-07

The superintendent Of agriculture has es-
tablished station at Aurora, H., for the
purpose of making experiments in bee cul-
tnre. The Chicago News suggests that as
Aurora is in the heart Of a great dairy country,
1t needed only this bee station to make it a
land where milk and honey flow.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-08-07

Chicago is clean for once in its history.
The remarkably heavy rain that visited the
Windy City few days ago thoroughly
cleaned the streets, sewers and backwards of
their accumulations of filth.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-08-07

The Mormons are said to be raising cor
ruption fund to buy their way into statehood
through the next congress. 1t may be set
down as q conclusion that Utah will never be
admitted to the union as a state, as long as it
Is ruled by the polygamists. What the next
congress should do, would be to inaugurste a
vigorous campaign against the poly ygamous
practices Of the Mormons, which should not
end until this worse than stain upon the fair
fame Of the nation was washed away.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-08-07

Statistics collected by the Baltimore Sun
show that there were 3.377 murders COM
mit'ed in the United States last year. The
guilty parties were punish cd by death iu 3l3
cases, and 2lo OF these perished by lynch law
According 10 this showing only one murderer
In every thirty-three is legally killed in this
country, while one in every fifteen falls vic.
tim to lynch law. Ten out OF eleven escape
the gallows altogether. Isn't it about time
to pull the bandage of the eyes of the God
dess of Justice, SO she can see how she is be-
ing fooled?
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-08-07
IHIS AND THAT,


The world says is SOZODONT. IL renders
the teeth peary white, gives to the breath a
fragrant order. ex'ineuishes the ill-humors
which uSnal'y flow fIom bad and neglected
Set OF teeth. SOIODONT is 80 convenient,
ana produces sensation at once 30 delight
fui that II make, 1t pleasure TO use il.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-08-07
FRIDAY EvEAING, AUG. 7, 1885.
REPUBLICAN STATE TICKET.

REPUBLICAN STATE TICKET.
Governor,
JOSEPH B. FORAKER,
OF Hamilton County.
lieutenant Governor,
ROBERT p. KESNsDY,
Of Logan County.
supreme Court. Judge,
GEORGE W. MclLvAiNE,
OF Tuscarawas County.
State Treasurer,
JoHN Q. BRowN,
OF jefferson County.
Attorney General.
JACOB A. KoRLER,
Of Summit County.
Board Of Public Works,
WELLS s. JONES,
Of Pike County.
Common Pleas Judge.
JosEPH W. O'NEALL,
OF Warren County.
state senator
THOMAS J. PRINaLR,
Of Clarke County.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-08-07

Hoadly thinks that perhaps he can ward
of the malaria il he gets an unanimous re-
nomination. cleveland Press.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-08-07
CLARK COUNTY REPUBLICAN TICKET

Representative:
Gro. @. RAwLINs.
Prosecuting Attorney;
WALTER l.. WEAVER.
County Com missioner:
DOUGLASS W. RAWLINGS.
County Surveyor:
WILLIAM SHARON.
County Coroner:
JAMES N. BENNETT.
Infirmary Director:
JAMES BUFoRD.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-08-07

The Honorable John W. Book walter has
shipped a lot OF furniture back from Europe
for his private residence 10 Ohio. On this
furniture the customs duties were $500. Yet
we venture 10 say that Mr.. Bookwalter will
cheerfaly testify that buying ones furniture
in Europe Is cheaper occupation than being
democratic candidate for Office in Ohio
Chicago News.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-08-07

Democratic politicians who claim large
colored vote this year are afflicted with color
blindness, ,--Dayto ton Journal.