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Huntsville gazette., 1885-08-15
IN. MEMORIAM.

Memorial services in honor of Ger
Grant was held in the nj. E. Church
last Sunday according to previous an
nouncement, and large audience
was in attendance.
The services consisted of singing,
reading scriptures, prayer, and al
dresses by A. w. Mckinney, Prof
A. A. Garner and Rev. j. F. Hum
phrey.
The following is the address icon
densed) as delivered by A w. Nc
Kinney:
Cltristidn Friends:
We meet to-day to do honor to the mem
ory of Gen. U. S. Grant And it is fitting
that the Lords house, the LORD s day and
the Lords people should be devoted t.
such service at this hour.
When great man dies tho nation r,ourns
and truly prince end great man has fallen
in the death of Gen. Grant. Blu. the
mourning to-day is more than natiouaL IL
every land where the American people are
known. flags ale dropped at hslf-mast an
the nations across the Atlantic have paused
in the busy tolls of life to drop sympa.
thizing tear, or whisper softly, "Gener.l
Grant is dead"
After speaking of his boyhood and early
life the speaker continued:
The young men of our day and succeed.
ing generations will find nothing in the
examples Of Gen. Grant but what is purs
| and worthy of imitation. When the stu>
dent of history reads the lives Cesar, Ham
nabal snd Napoleon, he finds in them more
or less of seltishness or ambition. But Gen.
Grant fought not for the love of war and
bloodshed, but he accepted war as means
to a worthy end. lie loued peace so ,cei
that lie aoas acaling TO fight for il. But why
need we dwell upon bis de ds as soldier
These, the rld man knows from memory,
and the young know from history. Hence,
we will speak of his religious character.
Many incidents Of his religious character
and benevolent acts were given.
The speaker closed by observing that
although Gen. Grant was not man of
our own race, yet the sons Of Ham ncver,
never had among the children of Jopheth
truer friend than he"
Huntsville gazette., 1885-08-15

WHITE-At his residence in this
city Monday Aug. 10th, 1885, Of
consumption, Mr.. John White, aged
about % years. Funeral services at
tended from the A. M. E. Church
Tuesday morning by Rev. John M
Goodloe. Deceased was an exemplary
citizen and large circle of friends
and acquaintances mourn with his
bereaved wife and children his loss.
JONES AT the family residence
last week, infant child Of Mr.. and
Mrs. David Jones.
Huntsville gazette., 1885-08-15

We noticed at the book store OF
Mr.. A. F. Murray, pair Of beauti-
ful paintings, presented by Miss Cora
Murray to her brother, NJ. r. MUIR
ray. They are landscape views Of the
beautiful and picturesque scenery
from the East Tennessee mountains
near Rogersville, where Miss Cora is
visiting Mrs. DR.. F. A. Ross. Miss
Murray is young artist of decided
talent and great promise. In fact,
she is a genius, and these paintings
being so perfect and true to nature in
their execution, more than fully sus-
tain the reputation she already sus
tains in the critical world of art. =
Mercury.
Huntsville gazette., 1885-08-15
CORNER STONE LAYING.

The 2ud G. P. Church will have
a corner stone laying next Saturday,
Aug. 22ld, to inaugurate its ex-
tended work of remodelling now uu-
der contract. A new tower is among
the changes determined upon.
The stone will be laid by the Ma
sons, and an address delivered by
Mr.. H. G. Binford
Huntsville gazette., 1885-08-15
Ten Months Session.

Rust Institute will open its doors
this fall for a ten months session,
Throughout its fourteen years of eff
fcient educational work, no term has
been opened with brighter prospects
ahead than now. With its talented
and experienced Principal, Mrs. M.
L. Raines at the head of an able fac
ulty, the old school, from which the
colored people here first drank at the
fountain of knowledge. will continue
to dispense its manifold blessings.
Huntsville gazette., 1885-08-15
REDUCTION OF COUNTY TAXES
From 90 to 25 Cents on the $ioc

(; From 90 to 25 Cents on the 500
We clip the following from the
Huntsville correspondence of the
Chattanooga Times
HUNTSVILLE ALA, Aug. 13-The Court
of County Commits siouers have reduced the
! ra te OF taxation for comfy purposes from GO
TO Is cents on the 500. The financial pros
perity implied in this reduction is most
satisfactory evidence by the fsc's. The
county is Hew practically out Of debt. Be
tween sixty-ene and sixty-two thousand do :
lars Of its bonds falling due January l,
1889, and bearing 8 per cent. interest con
stitute the total of its outstanding obliya-
tions other than current expenses. To meet
these bonds the county has on DEPOSIT. as
collateral, with the Union Trust company
OF N. Y, S59, COO, in first mortaee bonds OF
the Memphis and Charlston railroad bearing
q per cent interest and marketable at
twenty cents premium, and an addi-
| tional amount of 81, 600 in cash. The inter-
est of the n. &c. bonds is funded as it accrues
nd swells the collateral deposit. and at the
maturity OF the county's bonds this collstral
will pay them off and leave balance in fa-
vHr of the county.
The reduction just made by the Commis
sioners has become practicable through the
gradual discharge Of tie former bonded
debt. and the completion Of thourough
and much needed system of pubic bridges
aud other Improvements. Ga the incoming
OF Hon. VIM Richardson; the present Pro :,
bate Judge and head of the Commi ,si oners
Ceurt, in 1875. the outstanding county
boEds amounted to S139, 900, all of which
have been paid off. except As above stated.
In addition to this, large amount has been
demanded for the improvements mention
ed, about $4,000 haveiag been expended
in the erection of bri lses in the last twelve
months, and SIS, 900 for the sams purpose
In the three years previous-the money SO
appli d, being derived from the general
taxes, without resorting to thet privilege sof
a special levy. These expences disposed Of.
the rate has been decreased to the lowest
| amount sufficient to meet current expences
and the small interest on the remaining
bonds.
Huntsville gazette., 1885-08-15
Wide Awake for August.

This number of the favorite maya
zine with young and old people alike
Is more than ordinarily attractive.
Interesting short stories with dogs and
horses as the heroes make a special
feature. "How the Boojums went
Gown the Crater" illustrated, and
from the pens of the Boojums them
selves, take US good step into a mar
ratlve of Hawaiin adventure. With
several other capital short papers and
stories, the poems, serials and illus
trations, the August "Wide Awake"
Affords goodly store Of amusement
and edifcation.
Huntsville gazette., 1885-08-15
DR. A. B. SHELBY,
Physician & Surgeon.
Office Franklin Street.
NEURALGIA VI the Face.

CAPT. John Orr, Pearlington, Miss, has
been most intense sufferer from facial
neuralgia Tor over twenty years. He has
had seventeen operations performed on
the nerves-that is, had them divided, cut
off close to the bone from which they
emerge. But this never did him any good;
the most excruciating pain continued
without the least interruption. He often
wished for death to relieve him Of the in
tolerable pain. The best physicians failed
to relieve him. They finally advised him
10 consult Drs. Hartman & Miller, at the
St. Charles Hotel, New Orleans, which
he did. They prescribed PERUNA, and
in less than month was entirely relieved
of the pain. Before consulting these doc
tors the least touch to any part of his face
or nose would cause the most fearful pain,
while now he can blow his nose and wipe
his face without the least fear Of pain.
The captain is grateful beyond measure
for this unexpected and unhoped for result.
Mrs. Elizabeth Kenner,oS Laurel street,
New Orleans, has been one Of the great
est sufferers from Neuralgia Of the face
during the past year that we have ever
heard Of. From morning to night and
from night to morning, there was one
constant racking, tearing, burning pain,
extending clear around her head and deep
down through every muscle, tooth and
bone in her face. No rest and no sleep.
All physicians failed to relieve her, az
well as all remedies. She was constantly
in the most agonizing despair. She called
On DIR. Hartman, who said the cause was
chronic catarrh. He prescribed PERUNA
for her and now every pain has left her.
She feels like another person and can eat
heartily and sleep soundly.
Mrs. G. ]. Miles, Gallipolis, o., writes:
"DR. S. B. HARTMAN & Co., Columbus,
o. My aff1iction has been rheumatism, To-
Gated in the right arm and shoulder, of
more than two years standing, and after
trying great many remedies without any
relief, commenced the use Of PERUNA,
which, after using three bottles, found 4
decided change for the better. contin-
ued to use it and now feel entirely WELL"
Huldah Ward, Wellston, O., writes: II
have been afflicted for years with that
dreaded disease, catarrh. tried great
many different kinds Of medicine, but to
no effect. commenced taking your Pc
KUNA about nine months ago; have tax
en- about ten bottles. It is doing me much
good. BY its continued use hope to be
entirely cured"
DR.. A. B. Lovejoy, Dadeyille, Ala,
writes: II have fine run on your Pr
RuNA and MANAMN. Please send me
lot of books, The Lie Of i1e."
Huntsville gazette., 1885-08-15
Memorial Meeting at Montgomery

v
ColOred Citizens Showing Respect to
the Lamented Grant.
MONTGOMERY, ALA, Aug. IL, So.
AT a public memorial meeting of
the colored citizens Of Montgomery
held at the A. NJ. E. Z Church on
August Sth, in honor Of the mem
ory of the late Gen. U. s. Grant,
feeling and impressive eulogies on
the life, character, and public servi-
ces of Gen. Grant, were delivered by
the following gentlemen, to- wit =
8. W. Washington, Rev. r. G. Bed
ford, c. o. Harris, Rev. w. G. Brad
ford, Rev. A. N. McEwen, Rev. j.
w. Alstock, Maj. P. J. Glover, Revs
H. Thompson and A. Hanna. After
which the following preamble and
resolutions were presented and ur.ani
mously adopted
WHEREAS, it has pleased Almi g ghty
God in his wise and gracious Provi
dence to remove from our midst the
Nations Hero, benefactor and friend
Gen. U. s. Grant: Be it therefore
Resolved, that we feel keenly the loss
of this, our couDtry's greatest friend
and we extend to his widow and fam
lily our heartfelt sympathy, in this
hour of thei; great affliction; And We
do most earnestly pray that the con.
ISOLATION of heaven which is sufficient
to sustain us in every trouble of life
may comfort her and her family In
this, their greatest trial and bereave
ment, until their reunion with his i'm
mortal spirit in the land of bliss,
Huntsville gazette., 1885-08-15
WHAT THE GAZETTE WANTS TO
SEE

A late Fall.
Business revive faster.
Farmers enjoy their rest.
Politics remain quiet.
Roscoe Conkling speak for Grant
Huntsville provide itself with a
Park.
The Republican party reorganized
in Alabama.
The Blair Educational Bill kept
before your Congressman.
Why lyceum and reading room
cannot be established here.
Weddings become fashionable IT,
stead cf Opponents.
Colored farmers and mechanic take
the prizes at the approaching Hunts
vile Fair.
Huntsville gazette., 1885-08-15

There was religious services on
Monte Sano last Sunday, which was
well attended by the people, and by
large representation from this city.
Rev. F. J. Tyler of the Cumberland
Church here, preached very able
sermon.
Huntsville gazette., 1885-08-15
9TH day of September, 885,

after having made proper examination
of said land. attend at the Court Hou Sc
of Madison county, at Huntsville, and
proceed, according to law, to make
partition or division OF certain real es-
tate held and owned jointly and in
common by Harriet NJ. Rhett, Samuel
H. Moore and David L. Moore, consist
ing of a tract OF land lying partly in
Madison and partly in Limestone coun-
ty. described as follows, viz !: The N.
Ell Of Sec. 13, N. E4 of Sec. Il, S.
EL Of Sec. II, So of S. Ell of Sec. l.,
II. 5, r. 3 West, situate in Limestone
County; and N. VIZ of Sec. Is, n.
EL of Sec. Is, VIZ Of Sec. 7, 5. E14 Of
Sec. 7, S. Ell Of Sec. 81, n. VIZ of
Sec. 81, VIZ of the N. E14 of Sec. 81,
IT.5, Il. 2 West, situate in adison
County; said plantation containing in
| the aggregate 1880 acres, more or less.
Also 1 lot Of Ian d situate in Northern
| pa rt Of the city Of Huntsville in Madi-
son County, Ala, West OF turnpike
leading to Meridianvilie, beginning at
s. E. corner OF lot owned and occu-
pied by John w. Thompson, on West
margin of said turnpike. running
| thence Westwardly along said Thomp-
sons Southern line, 252 feet, thence
South westwardly S61s feet thence at
right angles Eastwardly 252 feet to
| said turnpike, thence ENTHUSIASTICALLY
along said pike S61s feet to beginning,
| containing one half acre, more or less.
Also certain lot fronting OH Wash
ington street in said city 73 feet, 8
| inches, South of the lot known as the
1 r ,ah a da q
of the late Francis I. Leyert, and
| which bound said lot on tie North,
running back Eastwardly 40 feet, l
inch, thence Southwardly 73 feet, 3
inches, thence Westwardly to Wash
ington street 145 feet, inch, thence
Northwardly along the Eastern boun-
Diary of said street to said LeVert lot
73 feet, 3 inches. Also certain lot
fronting on Western boundary of said
Washington street, commencing at the
crossing of said street with Holmes
street and running Westwardly along
Northern boundary of said street 20
lot of John A. Erwin, thence North
wardly along the line of the said lot Of
said Erwin and the lot ofJosephus Err
win, deceased, and the lot of the Catho-
lie Church to the Southern boundary
of lot formerly owned by N. l.. Pat
ton, thence Eastwardly along said
boundary to Washington street, thence
Seuthwardly along the Western boun-
daty Of Washington street to Holmes
street, known as the "Moore lot" In
said division or partition, regard will
be had to the quality of the soil and
other advantages, so as to make the DIFF
ferent shares Of said equal joint own
ers as nearly equal in value as practi-
cable.
THOMAS j. TAYLOR,
w. w. GARTH,
WIN. H. ECHOLS,
NATHAN NJ. ROWE,
HARRIS TONEY.
S-15-4w.
Huntsville gazette., 1885-08-15
TEE WEEKLY IRON AGE.

The WEEKLY IRON AGE is the largest
weekly in the State. being eight pages full
of the very best of reading matter, the fresh.
est news and the most reliable market re-
ports. suited to the wants of all classes
A family paper made up from the cream of
the daily. One dollar and ha year,
seventy-6ve cents for six months. Agents
wanted in every section, to whom liberal
commission will be paid.
IRON AGE PUB. Co..
BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA.
Huntsville gazette., 1885-08-15
U. Is. of Friendship.

Beginning Sept. 7th and continu-
ing FIVE days, the Supreme Grand
Lodge Of the United Brothers %
Friendship will hold its annual ses-
sion in this city. A large Attendance
and an interesting time is anticipated.
Huntsville gazette., 1885-08-15
August is one half spent.

Our merchants will lay in heavy
stocks for the Fall trade.
The wheat yield in this vicinity
was very poor
Tile abundance of fruit can be
ztil.zed by drying for winter use.
Plenty Of "winter greens" may
yet be secured from turnip seed sowed
now.
There is talk of another travel
ing singing troupe to rise as it were
Oh the ruins Of the Era Glee Club.
Now is the time t. get ready t,
enter your chil iren in school
promptly at the beginning of the
session.
Our societies are still asleep to
their interests-no move in any di-
rection toward buiiding Hall that
they can Call their own.
The new fire engine will be ship
ped about the first of next month. 1t
is to be chlistened "The Allie Moore, u
after Alderman Moore.
Ground has been broken for
the foundation of the new tower OF
the 2ad G. P. church.
1t is said that Campbellite
church will be erected on the old
lumber yard lot, opposite the Episco-
pal church. 1t is splendid site.
The "Merry Makers" are fast
increasing in membership. and as
their name indicates having a jolly
good time.
Rev. A. W. Mckinney preached
a powerful sermon from the M. E..
pulpit Sunday night last against the
growing evils of excursions.
Huntsville Benevolent Society
No. 1, will give an elegant entertain
ment at their Hall Thursday evening
next, Aug. 20.
The Poplar Hill Sunday School
are enjoying picnic at the McDon-
aid Spring to-day. This Sunday
School is in a fl ourishing condition,
and has newl y organized choir which
has been christeDed "The Sun Flows
,er."
Mrs. Dr.. Scruggs arrived safely
at Palestine, Texas, and kindly re,
members the GAZETTE by sending US
an open cotton boil, of which she
says the fields there are white from
end to end.
There was a we'll attended meet
ing of the Pleasure Seekers at DR..
ocruggs' Tuesday night last, and
hne programme of literary exercises
rendered. Tie next meeting will be
held Tuesday night next at Miss NJ.
ID. Barnett's. The programme of
exercises will be varied and instrnc-
tive.
Huntsville gazette., 1885-08-15
Services at U. ). Court House,

During the progress of the work Of
remcdeling the End q. P. Church, the
regular services will be conducted at
the usual hours, at the U. s. Court
room.
There is an average grape crop
now ripening.
Huntsville gazette., 1885-08-15
NOTICE.

For the convenience of the public
desire to state that l will be found at
the Cemetery between the hours of 10
and II o'clock every morning. Sundays
included.
Respectfully,
CHARLES WOODSON.
Sexton Colorcd Cemetery.
Huntsville gazette., 1885-08-15
WANT COLUMN.

Persons desiring situations can make
the same knoaOn through this column
rec Of charge.
Huntsville gazette., 1885-08-15
The Barber,

When you wish an easy shave,
AS good as barber ever gave.
just call on me at my saloon,
At morn, eve, or at noon.
cut and dress the hair with grace,
To suit the contour of the face.
My room is neat and towels clean,
Scissors sharp and razors keen;
And everything think you'll find
To suit the face and please the mind;
And all my art and skill can do.
If you just call, I'll do for You.
PowHATAN McGILL, the live and popular
barber, may be found at his stand, on
Washington st. Don't fail to give him
call. A frst-c,ass shave for 10 cents.
Trim and Shampoo or 2hcents each.
Huntsville gazette., 1885-08-15

Bv virtue OF decree Of the Court of
Probate for said County and State,
made on the 10th day Of August, 1888.
the undersigned as Commissioners ap-
pointed for that purpose, will, On the
Huntsville gazette., 1885-08-15
HuntsvilleGazette
SATURDAY, AUGUST 18th, 1885.
N'ei44hborhooa News and Gossip.

Bay your groceries, country pro
a,ee class and china ware and no.
tons generally at
WV j. r. KIEss'
Grocery Store,
Bargains are offered at the lowest
cash prices in the market.
Huntsville gazette., 1885-08-15
PARTITION
Or
REAL ESTATE.

State of Alabaraa, Madison County.
Huntsville gazette., 1885-08-15
ROOT AND SHOE SHOP.

Ngv Boots and Shoes made
VI Mszto order, and repairs
AMN lone in best style ant
cheapest prices.
JAMES C.. HOBBS,
Madison St., below Georgia Bridge
If.
Huntsville gazette., 1885-08-15

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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1885-08-07

Waynesboro', Augusta county, Va, is
excited over the Dissertation Of certain
graves in the cemetery there. The other
night some person or persons tore up
number of tomb stones and otherwise
injured the appearance Of the grounds.
The gravestones were found in a field
near tire cemetery. Among the tombs
desecrated in this way was that off lit
tie child of Rev. NJ. Ii, Houston, of Bali
timore. A reward has been offered for
the culprit. The cemetery Of late has
beer theme Of much discussion. A
few of the newcomers advocate selling
the plats on the site of the old Presby-
terrain Church, which stood in the
graveyard, but the older inhabitants
contend that they have no right to do it,
aad considerable hard feeling has been
engendered.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1885-08-07

Personalities Jennie Cockrell, OF
Harper's Ferry, is visiting Miss Julia
Rentch, in this place.
Miss Kearney, Of Sykesville, Nd, is
visiting her sister, Mrs. Ohio Williams,
near Shepherdstown. Miss Rowland,
of Maryland, is visiting Miss Mamie
Byers, i'm the same neighborhood.
Mrs. C. o. Cook and her two sons, of
Forrestville, Md, visited her sister,
Mrs. II. S. Baker, in this place, the first
of the week.
Rev. Joel Il. Rossiter, wife and son,
of Baltimore, are in Shepherdstown Wis
ting the family of DR.. Reynolds.
Miss Bette Licklider has been visiting
the Misses Eggleston, in Charlestown,
this week. ......
Miss Gertie Smith, of Baltimore, is
here visiting her sister, Mrs. John O..
Fleming.
Rev. L. l.. Smith, Of Strasburg,
Va, was in town for short time this
week.
Miss Stella Seim, of Baltimore, is Wis
iting the family Of r. 5. NJ. Hoffman.
Miss Mamie Sherman, of Luray, Va,
is here on a visit to Miss Mamie Hill.
Miss Hattie Benre EFT has been visiting
friends in Mt. Olive, Va.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1885-08-07
DYSPEPSIA.

Sedentary ilaSits. i.iental worry, nervous
excitement. excess or imprudenee in eat
ing or drinking, and various other causes,
induce Constipation followed by general
arrangement of the liver, kidneys, and
stomach, in which the disorder OF each
orgsn increases the infrmity OF the others.
The immediate results are Loss OF Ape
lite. Nausea, Foul Breath. Heartburn, Flat
ulence, Dizziness. Sick Headaches, failure
of physical and mental vigor. distressing
sense Of weight and fullness in the stomach,
and increased Costiveness, all of which are
known under one head as Dyspepsia.
Ineyery instance where this disease does
not originate from scrofulous faint In the
blood, AYERS PILLS may be confidently
relied upon 10 effect q cure. Those cases
not amenable TO the curative influence OF
AYERS PILLS alone will certainly yield II
the PILLS are aided by the powerful blood
purifying properties Of AYERS SARsAPA-
RILLA.
Dyspeptics should know that the longer
treatment OF their malady Is postponed,
the more difficult Of cure II becomes.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1885-08-07
Special Term of Circuit Court.

SpecIak cEm VI OAECAAt OVaEe
Judge Faulkner held special term
Of the Circuit Court commencing on
Monday, the 3rd instant, and terminal
ing on the following Tuesday afternoon.
A large amount of chancery business
was disposed Of in the very satisfactory
manner for which his Honor has been
distinguished. The principal matters Of
public interest were first the disposition
of the motion made in behalf Of the
county of Jefferson and Crumlish's ad-
ministrator to increase the bond Of the
receiver of the Shenandoah Valley Rail-
road Company, to require home secur-
ity upon the bond, and to appoint an as
sociate receiver for the State of West
Virginia. This motion was denied upon
the ground that the parties making the
application were not parties to the suit
at the time notice of the motion was
given. A petition was fled on the part
Of the county of Jefferson to become
party, the consideration Of which was
continued until the November term.
Secondly, the case of the Harper's
Ferry Bridge Company, in which the
Court construed the contract Of the
company with j. NJ. Mason. The Court
reached the conclusion that it was OPP
tional, under the agreement, either to
pay the verdict of $4,000, rendered
against the company, or the sum OF
1925 per day. A receiver was appointed
to take charge of the bridge with leave
to the company to move for his dis
charge and assume the management it
self subject to the liability above men,
tioned.-Free Press.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1885-08-07

STILL IN THE LEAD.-The Seven
Springs Iron-Alum Mass Is rapidly gain
ing popularity. The sales of it are larger
than ever before, and still increasing.
No person has ever used 1t without de-
irving unmistakable benefits therefrom.
1t is the best family medicine ever offer
ed to the public, and never fails to give
perfect satisfaction. At this season of
the year, when cholera morbus, cholera
infantum and diarrhea are prevalent,
this valuable remedy should be kept in
every house; it never fails to cure, and
IL used in time will prevent an attack.
1t is guaranteed to cure indigestion, dys-
pepsia, headaches, chills and fevers, &c.
Try it and be convinced.