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The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1885-04-07
"I HAVE one OF the best pianos in the

II HAVE one OF the best pianos in the
world; 1t WAS made to order for me, I
have had it ten years, and 1t has only
beon tuned three times since, and it is
In pretty fair tune now; try it," she
said, as she opened the lid. ''Now,
how often ought piano to be tuned?'
'Welf, madam, that depends on what
kind of a piano it is, what sort of care
Is taken of it. and who uses it. An
artist has his piano tuned every time he
uses it, professional people every time
it needs 1t, purchasers of frst-class in
struments three or four times q year,
and people with sole-Ieather ears,
never.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1885-04-07

MILK FEVER. disease seems
almost an epidemic among the clancy"
COWS Mt present. and it is not cred1table
to the breeders, as it Indicates thatsuch
ANIMALS arc forced beyond their capaci-
ty. 1t is of no value to an owner to
secure largo record for his COW with
the chances of losing her from tho effort.
The system certainly does not improve
tho breed, and does much to prejudice
the average farmer against the pure
breeds, as milk fever is rare among the
common herds.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1885-04-07

YoURa fruits and ornamental trees,
whether in turf or cultivated land.
should be protected from injury by
mice during winter, by a mound about
foot high of clean soil or manure
around each one. When the orchard is
situated near forest, rabbits often do
much injury by glrdllng the trees.
This may he prevented by applying a
paint made of common lime whitewash,
to which is added about half pint of
gas Or coal tar to the paiIful. This
mixture is thickened with garden soil
until it will form considerable of coat.
ing when applied with common paint
brush. This is also said to be n protec.
tion against borers in the trunk Of both
the apple and the peach tree.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1885-04-07
"I Feel SO Well"

81 want to thank you for telling me of
pr. Pierce's "Favorite Prescription, 1"
writes lady to her friend. "For a long
time was unfit to attend to the work of
my household. kept about, but l fclt
miserable. had terrible back
aches, and bearing-down sensations ACROSS
me and was quite weak and discouraged.
sent and got some of tho medicine after
receiving your letter, and it has cured me-
] hardly know myself. feel so WE'LL"
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1885-04-07
All s.PIayeti Out.D

Don't know what alls me lately. Can't
eat well,-can't sleep we'll. Can't work,
and don't enjoy doing anything. Amt
really sick, and I really amt we'll. Feel
all kind O. played out, someway." That is
what scores of men say every day. If they
would take DR.. Pierce's "Golden Medical
Discovery" they would soon have no oc-
casion to say it. 1t purifies the blood, tones
up the system and fortifies it against dis
ease. 1t Is great anti-bilious remedy MS
wall 49,
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1885-04-07

TAKEN AT His WoRD 1T was one of
the genus tramp. He knocked at the
door of a house and when kindly.
looking woman opened it he said:
Madam, / am very hungry. I have
had nothing to eat for week back"
"Why, you poor SOUL" said the good
woman, "wait moment and I'll find
something for you"
And she gave him an old porous piss-
ter, and closed the door before he had
finished thanking her. ~,
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1885-04-07

= The HAPPY DAYS OF CHILDHOOD
How beautiful are the innocent and
healtii-imparting sports of happy child
.hoodl How the middle-agod or still
older heart responds to tender memories
OF locund youth as the boys are seen
absorbed in their merry games! "Out
on tirstp sNo, > isn't either!" II
tell you 1t is; you Just come out of
thatp "Well, you get me out if you
canr' "You bet I can, thought
s'You're a liarl"@ "You're anotherl''
Smash, crack, bangi hair pulled, gar
ments rolled in mud, blows, mutterIne
and what Victor Hugo would call a
formidable breathing" with gruntings
and snortings as the contestants strug-
GLE Finally, '"There, have you had
enoughp" ''Ye, e-s, let up, will youp'
"Were you out or not?" and, after some
mutterings, a Rrumbling assent. These
are the sounds that come from the va
can't lots of tile city of an afternoon, as
the boys play the merry bat and ball.
Again let us remark, "Happy, happy
ohilhood"
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1885-04-07
Thousands Hastenea to their

BY relying on testimonials written in
vivid glowing language of some miraculous
cures made by some largely putfed up
doctor or patent medicine has FASTENED
thousands to their graves; the readers bav-
ing almost insane faith that the same
miracle will be performed on them, that
these testimonials mention, while the So
called medicine IS all the time Fastening
them to their graves. Although we have
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1885-04-07

DON'T carry million sovere1gns In
your pocket for fifteen. years. In that
time, we are told, they will lose in
weight, by wear and tear. one.half of
one per cent. or about $25, 900 and this
sum is All important item at the present
price of-beef. - -
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1885-04-07
n ChancelIor's Opinion.

Hon. James Harlan, ex-Vice UhanceI-
lor of Louisville, KY, brother of Jus
tice Harlan, U. s. Supreme Court, says
OF 81. Jacobs Oil: II use it, and I
know full we'll whereof l speak in pro-
Dounclng it most extraordinary cure
for all that is claimed for it by it's pro.
prietors. Every family should have it. 1"
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1885-04-07

FROM the present time to tho begin
ming OF spring and mid weather, all
good stock breeders and cattle farmers
will attend closely TO the wants of thor
animals. They readily discern the
comfortable, quiet appearance which
always indicates the thrifty animal. and
will quickly notice when one is uneasy
and restless by day or night. Ocoa-
sional changes of diet, but never of the
hour at which it is given, are points
we'll understood. Then there should be
warm and we'll lighted stables, ventila-
ted, but 80 arranged that no direct
draught can reach the animals when
standing or lying down Especially the
latter). There should also be dry yards
well sheltered from the prevailing
winds, in which they can take few
hours exercise on warm and pleasant
days, and plenty of pure water.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1885-04-07
ThroWn1Aga,nst a oar.

ROME, N. Y, June 9, 1883
"Was thrown against the engine cab and
my back and kidneys. severely injured.
My water was the color of blood. The
second bottle of HUNTS kidney and
Liver1 REMEDY completely cured me and
l heartily recommend 1t. Henry McGin-
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1885-04-07
A Losing Joke.

A prominent physician of Pit,Sburg said to a
lady patient who was complaining OF her con-
loklngly said: "Iry hop Bltters!" The lady took
II In earnest and used the Ditters, from which
she ootalued permanent health. She now laughed
, q! TIC doctor for his JOKE but he is not SO well
pleased with II, as Il cost him good patient.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1885-04-07
Thousands Upon Thousands {,

of testimonials Of the most wonderful cures
voluntarily sent us, we do not publish them,
as they do not make the cures. 1t IL our
medicine, Hop Bitters, that makes the cures
1t has never failed and never can. We will
give reference to any one for any disease
similar to their own If desired, or will refer
to any neighbor, as there is not q neighhor-
hood In the known world but can show, its
cures by Hop Bitters.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1885-04-07
Onan Enenx

is not to be feared, but the secret foe should
be carefully guarded againt. The only eff
fective guardian against all forms of kid
ney and liver difficulties is HUNTS kid
ney and Liver] Remedy. 'Never known
to fail Is the motto inscribed on its banner.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1885-04-07

"WHAT is the matter, old fellowf
you seem worried" stWell, am--I'ln
being dunned up hill and down dale by
my Internal creditors. "Oh, You owe
large sum of money!" "No, but q
great many small sums, and debts are
like chfldren-the smaller they are the
moro bother they are."
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1885-04-07
Fees Of doctors,

The fee Of doctors at So. 90 q visit would
tax a man for a year, and in need of daily
visit, over 81 900 a year for medical attend
ance alonel And one single bottle of Hon
Bitters taken in time would save the 81, ,O0C
aid all the years sickness.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1885-04-07
Given up by the Doctors.

us 1t possible that Mr.. Godfrey is up and
ut work, and cured by so simple remcdy?"
II assure you 1t is true that he is entirely
cured, and with nothing bat Hop Bttters,
and only ten days ago his doctors gave him
up and said he must die from Kidney and
Liver trouble /"
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1885-04-07

"BRowN's BRONCHIAL TRoCHEs" are
excellent for the relief of Hoarsepess or Sore
Throat. They are exceedingly effecti We. -
--ChTistian World, london, Eng. =
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1885-04-07

Reliability Is the test of real value. No
matter how wonderful cures a. medicine
sometimes has worked if it cannot be re-
lied on. HUNTS kidney and Liver
REMEDY is noucr knoWn to fail and it has
been used for thirty years.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1885-04-07

A YANKEE paper has the Following:
"a man who is owing us little bill
said he would call last week and pay us
II he was alive. He still appears on
the street; but as lie did not call it is
naturally supposed that he is dead and
walking around to save funeral ex-
penses.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1885-04-07

II THOUGHT, Miss S., that you hated
that hirty mink; yet you went up and
kissed her, ...... -
$50 do hate her, and that is why I
did it. Look at the big freckles on her
chin where J. kissed the powder Off"
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1885-04-07

FOR DYsPEPsIA, INDIGESTION, depression or spir-
It's and general debility In their various forms; also
as preventive against lever and ague and other
intermittent fevers, the 'Ferro-P -PhoaphorateI.
Ellxirof Calisaya"m made by Caswell, Hazard Il Co.,
New York, and sold by all Druggists, is tho best
tonic; and for patients recovering from fever or
other sickness, 1t has no equal. I'e'-' -
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1885-04-07

Too LEAN no DIE. --s'Any children?"
asked q landlord of q gentleman seeking
q tenement on Cherry street. ayes,
three. .'No use talking then; I want
tenants without Children" "But mine
are not fat enough to KILL" mildly re-
marked the gentleman, as he turned on
his heel. .
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1885-04-07

A THOUGHT WHILE ANaniNa.-It must
be o very painful state of thing to have
to 1.-Two ''on your own hook Aud the
worst of it ia that the Same position on
anybody else's hook would be equally
Objectionable. I
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1885-04-07

eN- None genuine without q bunch OF green
hops on the White label. Shun all the vile, poison
Gus stuff with "Hop" or "IIoDs" in their name
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1885-04-07
Solid Chun e, OF Wisdom.

The only answer to ali criticisms, the
true test of all work, is the result, and
when Carboline restores tho hair we
know that it is the best Hair Renewer.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1885-04-07

When you visit or leave New York City, save
baggage eXprcssage and So carriage uire, and stop
the Grand Union Hotel, opposite Grand Cen
tral Depot a-: stl- E'I.-..
COO elegant rooms lifted up at a cost OF one
day. European Plan Elevator. Restaurant
supplied with tho best. Iorse cars stages and
elevate railroad to oil dopOts. FAMILIES can live
better for less money at tho Grand Union Hote'
than at any other nratrolass hotel in the city.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1885-04-07

FITS: All Fits stopped free. Treatise and 90 OF
trial bottle Of Or. Kline's Great Nerve Restore
free TO Fit cases. Send to DR.. Kline, 9el Arch st.
Philadelphia, Pa.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1885-04-07

CAREFUL TRANsPLANTINa.- orch.
arding, careful planting and proper
preparation of the soil are to be relied
on as leading to ultimate success; thor.
ough work in these are necessary to
insure abundant returns and rewards.
This, probably, was not 80 essential in
the early practice of pomology in this
country. Then we had climate much
more moist and the clements of plant
food and frulting abundant almost to
excess. Nurseries were few and limited
in extent; seedlings were the main reli.
ance. and the planter had only to use
his mattock in digging and preparing
shallow places for his trees. His young
trees were taken from one place and
Immediately planted in another, or they
grew up accidentally anywhere and re-
ceived such shallow cultivation as was
then practiced, not only Tor trees, but
Tor the cereal and other crops. The
trees raised in this way were both heal.
thy and vigorous, aud many attained
great size and great age. They we're
generally set near buildings, whore they
also had the advantage Of the extra food
that abounds about farm houses. Thus
wee see the change of climate, and
other circumstances attending the OPEN
ing OF the country and gradual exhaus-
tlon OF the virgin soil, force as to
manure and prepare the soil in the best
manner, 80 rs to secure humus and
moisture and give our trees the food
nature intended for them.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1885-04-07

II q waste pipe is stopped up, pou
some hot liquid lye into II and the pas
sage will open. 5
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1885-04-07
DOMEsIIo

MAKEa POUbEIoKs. - Poultices are
common eqnirement. and afford bone.
ut end relief In cases OF swelIings due
TO inflammation, gatherings and boils,
ana In cases OF (wounds and ulcers.
With the last two, poulttces should not
be used for too long a time. Bread
poultice is best made by breaking a
piece OF bread into a previously warmed
basin, and pouring boiling water over
1t. Let 1t soak thoroughly for few
minutes In a warm place, drain of the
water, spread the pulp smoothly on q
clean piece Of linen rag, which should
be large enough TO allow It's margin to
be folded over the pulp. This should
be applied at once, as hot as 1t can be
borne by the patient, and then covered
with oiled silk or q fold or two of fan.
mel. Linseed-meal poultce consists of
Hnseed meal, four parts; olive oil. one.
half part, and boiling water ten parts.
Mix the meal and oil, then add the
water, stirring carefully In one direc.
ton. 1t should be smooth and free
from Jumps. The rest is done as de-
scribed for bread poultioe. Poultices
should not be held before the fire to
keep them warns, else they become too
hard. Mustard poultice 1s made of two
and a half parts of linseed meal, two
and half parts Of mustard In powder.
and ton parts of boiling water. Mix
the meal and water and then add the
mustard, constantly stirring. It is most
important not to forget mustard plas-
ter when it is applied to a patient who
is insepsible. Remove it in half an
hour. From twenty minutes to half an
hour Is the best time to leave u mus
tard plaster on. Mustard papers, or
leaves, are often r1ped instead of the
poultice. To the tender skin little
violet powder can be applied; or, better
still little olive oil upon a soft piece
OF lint. ...~
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1885-04-07

Over-fed Brahmas are apt to quit
laying.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1885-04-07

3 e:@ Have you Catarrh2 Would you b.
.well2 Try one bottle OF Borazel.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1885-04-07
presty Worilnen

Man must become wise by his own
experience. III ,,s Il.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1885-04-07

Glrs are moro courageous than mer.
They are roady to make match with u
f.llow twice their slze.> .rt '.. "....|
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1885-04-07

Don't disgust everybody by hawking,
blowing and splitting, but use DR.. Sage's
Catarrh r emedy and be cured.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1885-04-07
.Hongh on roothaohe. y

Self esteem Is commonly punished by
universal contempt.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1885-04-07
Frazer AxIo Ssraesa

is the very best. A trial will prove we are
right Received first premium at State
Fair, Centennial, and Paris Exposition.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1885-04-07

Gag Have You Catarrh? Would you be
well? Try one bottle of Borazel. .-.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1885-04-07

10 correct all evil which already ex-
lists is not so wise as to forsee and re-
vent it.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1885-04-07
HUMoRo5Us.

WnYs what's the matterp Why this
mirtllp" q reporter asked POLICE Judge
Powers, ls,5
"Oh, not much, he replied, .'I was
Just thinking of an old story that I'm d
escaped my memory tor years. j went
TO church last night, which accounts for
its being recalled. When the collection
box was passed J. laughed SO that every.
body near me must have thought that I
was off. |"
swell, what's the storyP"
Its! only small thing. It's about
q fellow who ran out of church with a
full collection box. When he was go
ing out OF the door somebody suggested
that he was thief, aud that he was
stealing the contribution money.
4 "A sanctimonIous ola deacon rose
and said: IF that man steals that money
he'll be D.
: about this time the thief disap.
peared with his haul.
H'Well,' said the minister, jumping
to his feet, 'if he hasn't stolen the mon
ey I'll be -"
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1885-04-07

Nurture your mind with great
thoughts; to believe in the heroic makes
heroes.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1885-04-07
Purify the Blood

Everyone who is t,ying to lead good
life, should also try to lead winsome
and courteous life
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1885-04-07

1t is good thing to learn caution b.
tia misfortune of others.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1885-04-07

TO succeed one must sometimes be
very bold and very prudent.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1885-04-07

1t may be set down as an axiom that
when O person grows fat he grows
waistful.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1885-04-07

& II you are losing your grip on life, try "Vells'
Health ReneWer." Goes direct to weak spots
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1885-04-07
Lie Preserver.

True wisdom, in general, consists in
energetic discrimination.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1885-04-07

One good example spoils rpany good
precepts. -
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1885-04-07

FoR A little lady of two and a half
years this will do; e Z. ~:
Size had picked up a cane in the COR
ner Of tho room aud WAS playing with
TIA plain stick bent at tho end. Papa
asked What are sou doing with the
cane2' IN /. ,5e "a
ut isn't q cane. sss q .5 L
What is IL, thenPo Z;
on. !" 4 4 & M, q n
JUsr down the interyale, wlSere tue
brake ferns grow rank, she placed her
easel and sat by 1t sketching from na
ture. Please, .ma'am, is that me You
are drawing milking that COW III the
pastureP" "WhY, yes, my little man,
but | didn't know you were looking. |"
"Coz, II that's me-, continued the boy,
unmindful Of the artists confusion,
"you put me on the wrong side OF The
COW. ond III get kicked way off the
lot" Even lady artists need a little
practical knowledge.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1885-04-07

Wounded pride should be touched
lightly. The skin is thin and plaguy
sensitive.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1885-04-07

4 Ladies' who would retain frasRness ana vi.
yaoity. Don't fan TO try ells, Health ReneWer.n p
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1885-04-07
..Rougi, on Itoh. ?.

Manure 10 farm capital; see to In
creasing it by every means. e
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1885-04-07

The grumblers never work, and the
workers never grumble.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1885-04-07

It's uphill work to fatten animals il
cold barn. ,... ......
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1885-04-07
"DAN," said hia spouse to that vel

:. "DAN," said hia spouse to that yeI-
low.haired individual.
/; "Whaat?" answered Dan. ~.
"What did you git me furp"
' "Fur a pet, of course"
~ "And the way you pet me is ter set
yerself out at the back door, with yer
feet higher'n yer he'd and smoke; an
let me pick up the chips, an weed the
gardin, and du all the housework, an
rock the tn babiz, an watch thet bow
Chubby, an, pick green's fur dinner, an
du all the heavy work bout the place,
while ye ies smokes an du the heavy
thinkin'."
But Pm aplannin' or hoss tradel'
.'Yaas, probably ye're plannin'
suthin' to keep shet of work. The best
kind o 'er hoss trade is ter work the
ihoss thet ye'ye got now at his trade an
90 n du tho work as needs tn be done
and gittin' livin'. Yer hoss' trade is
ter pull the plcw an yer trade is ter fol.
Ter it."
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1885-04-07

WISE REMARK.-A lawyer is about
the only man that ever made any,
thing by opposing woman's will,
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1885-04-07

Thinking iS the talking Of tho soul
with itseif. .is.j z Il 579 3I5T
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1885-04-07

"Rough on Itch" cures humors, eruptlons. ring
worm, letter. salt rheum, frosted feet, chilblains
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1885-04-07

Instant relief for neuralgia, toothaehe. face.
eohe. ASK for "ROngh on Tootnaohe. 16&25c,
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1885-04-07

FANCY PRIoEs.--lt IS no advantage to
breed that sales are made Mt exorbi-
tant prices. True merit alone should
be the guide, and any departure from
snch u rulo is sure to end in dlsappolnt.
ment, as we'll as lnjnrIng the sales of
stock in the future. Reaction in prices
for stock. like that of other transactions,
are sure to occur, until finally level
will be found whore values will rest.
and the sooner this takes place the bet.
ter for our dairy interests. Our breeds
are for useful purposes and not for
amusement.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1885-04-07
Imporrant,

In your prosperity remember the
poor. ~ .,@
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1885-04-07

A CoNNEorIoUr farmer whose COWS
had become accustomed to the .barbed-
wire fence, wishing to part off piece
OF his moving, did 1t with twfne, and
the cows didn't try to break through.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1885-04-07
caution, 70 pairxman.

Keep your surplus honey in dry,
moderately warm room i"