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Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1885-08-22

Fever and ague, malarious fever,
bilious and typhoid fevers all origin
ate in one producing cause and may
all be easily prevented by Parsons
Purgative Pills. These pills act direct
ly and powerfully upon the blood.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1885-08-22

Orchard grass is growing in favor
among Northern tanners. If cut
early it makes excellent fodder, but
if allowed to stand until ripe it con-
tains but little nutrimentA On rich,
moist land three crOpsa year can be
secured.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1885-08-22
LODGES.

N ga. M-Warren, No. 125-1st Monday
i night in every month, in their hall over
the court room. NJ. d. SMALLMAN, w. M.
DOYAL ARCH CHAPTER-3rd.Thursday
II night in every month.
r. KENNEDY, Fl. P.
T o. F.-McMinnville, No. lac; every
l.. Tuesday night, in their Hall over H, H..
Faulkner's, r. PATTERSON, N. G,
w. S. LIVELY, Sec'y.
Rebekah Degree, meets First Thursday
night in each month.
G. T. STAINBACK, n. G.
w. S. LIVELY, Sec'y.
KNIGHTS OF HONOR-Mountain City,
n No. lao; meets in Masonic hall I'd and
4th Monday nights in every month.
r. PATEBs on D.
KNIGHTS AND LADY'S HONOR-2nd
n and 4th Thursday nights in every month
A, H. GROSS. ?.
A O.U. w. meets 1st and Sd Thursday
"A. nights in each month in Odd Fellows
Hall A. II. FAULKNER. M. w.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1885-08-22

Hungarian grass cured makes eX-
cellent feed for mich cows, and upon
rich land from three to four tons of
cured grass per acre is not an unusual
crop.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1885-08-22

The expediency Of thinning the
fruit may be called in question, but
if the fruit is to be raised it must be
done, and, besides, overbearing in
jures the tree, breaks it down and ex-
hausts it. Fine, large fruit will al
ways command marketand at good
prices, when small and knotty fruit
could not be disposed of at any price.
The thinning out process gives the
fruit a better chance to develop, and
saves the tree from being so exhausted
as to not bear another year. In this
respect it pays, as it gives finer fruit
and saves the trees. Such fruit will
find ready market when other and
poorer fruit could not be sold at all.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1885-08-22

Do you wish beautiful complex
ion? Then use Ayers Sarsaparilla.
1t cleanses and purifies the blood, and
thereby removes blotches and pim@
pies from the skin, making it smooth
and clear, and giving it bright and
healthy appearance.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1885-08-22

India rubber worms; Did you ever
see any? Well, the first time you pass
one of these street vendors of worm
candy he will show you a bottle full of
them, but if you want to see genuine
worms, give wormy child dose of
Whites Cream Vermifuge, it brings
EN-. Sold by J. B. Ritchey. -
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1885-08-22
Lodges atiAltamOnt.

Alto, No. AIS, F. and A. M.-Meets LIST
Monday night in each month. A. II. Wood.
lee, w. NJ. II. B. Northcut, Sec.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1885-08-22

Mammal dining ut)-Itisn'tpOlite,
Bobby, to smack your lips when eat
ing. You never do at home. Bobby
cause we never have. nothing
worth smacking over.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1885-08-22

The best medical authorities ac-
knowledge the great value of Ayers
Cathartic Pills, and frequently pre-
scribe their use with the utmost con-
fidence, well knowing that they are
the most effectual remedy ever de-
vised for diseases caused by derange-
ments of the stomach, liver and
bowels.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1885-08-22
Cooling the Cellars.

American Agriculturist.
A great mistakeis sometimes made
in ventilating cellars and milk houses.
The object of ventilation is to keep
the cellars cool and dry, but this oh
ject often fails of being accomplished
by a common mistake, and instead,
the cellar is made both warm and
damp. A cool place should never be
ventilated, unless the air admitted is
cooler than the air within, or is at
least as cool as that, or very little
warmer. The warmer the air, the
more moisture it holds in suspension.
Necessarily, the cooler the air, the
more moisture is condensed and pre-
cipitated. When a cool cellar is aired
on. a warm day, the entering air be-
ing in motion appears cool; but as it
fills the cellar, the cooler air with
which it becomes mixed, chills it, the
moisture is condensed, and dew is de-
posted on the cold walls, and may
often be seen running down them in
streams. Then the cellar is damp,
and soon becomes moldy. To avoid
this, the windows should only be
opened at night, and late--the last
thing before retiring. There is no
need to fear that the night air is I'M
healthful-it is as pure as the air of
midday, and is really drier. The
cool air enters the apartment during
the night, and circulates through it.
The windows should be closed before
sunrise in the morning, and kept
closed and shaded through the day.
If the air of the cellar is damp, il
may be thoroughly dried by placing
in it a peck of fresh lime in an open
box. A peck Of lime will absorb
about seven pounds, or more than
three quarts ofwater, and in this way
a cellar or milk room may soon be
dried, even in the hottest weather.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1885-08-22

"My watch is gone" exclaimed
TOddlekins, emerging from a crowd.
"Well, it's been going for a good
while. hasn't it," was the mfeeling
remark OShiS chum.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1885-08-22
churches at AItamont,

NE. Church, SOuh,-Services LIST Sab.
bath in every month at p. m. j, S. Black
wood, 2. c.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1885-08-22

Subscribe 'or the STANDARD. 81. &C
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1885-08-15
A Dangerous Crank.

On Saturday night last an insane man
forced an entrance into the dwelling of
Mr.. Robert IIodgson, living near Lewis
Vile, Pa. In some way he got into II
room occupied by two girls, and he lock-
ed the door after him. His presence
aroused the girls, and they began scream
ing, which aroused the household, and
Mr.. IIOdgson and a Mr.. Morrow quickly
made their way to the room whence the
screams were issuing They found the
door locked, but they burst it open.
Hardly had Mr.. TIodgson entered the
room before he was grasped by the in
sane intruder, and desperate struggle
ensued. Although Mr.. lIodgson is Il
powerful man, yet taken at disadvant-
age, the crank came near being too much
for him, and he was considerably Jared
by falling on his back. Mr.. Morrow at
this iuncturc pitched in, and together he
and Mr.. II. soon had the manic under
control, and then hustled out of the
house. The girls were nearly paralyzcd
with fright and one of them came near
jumping out window. The crank told
Mr.. IIodgson that he was inspired to
kill his (Nr. HIS daughters, which he
undoubtedly would have done had he
not been discovered when he was.
The pity is that the fellow was not
taken to some place of confinement,
rather than let run wild, terror to I'M
protected families.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1885-08-15

Three young men went to Il party, in
the same team, not long since, When
they were ready to 90 home the owner
of the team, went home with a lady
friend. Consequcnce,-thc other two
walked.
One day this week us several of our
girls were talking along came Nile. lie
was soon dressed up in girls clothes,
and looked like daisy" before day.
Mr. VIM. Maxwell is having his house
reprinted w. q. Hawthorne, Of Will
mington, Del, is doing the work.
Don't forget to come TO town tonight
and be "sociable," while the big plates
Of ice cream are being dishcd out.
DR.. II. IL. Tuit, is having new carriage
house erected, and other Improvements.
J. NJ Scott, is doing the work.
An article appeared in your paper Il
week or two back, which a certain young
man seemed very much agitated over.
CHANGING to pass the house where your
"devil" resides he called him out, and
wanted to know "who told him sO-and-
50 ?" As if he (thc deyiDknew anything
about it. We have understood that
several have been offended at what have
appeared in the "piekings" and they all
fall back on the devil" Now we think
parties who fool with the devil always
get scorchcd.
Two youths who arrived home after
the old folks had retired. One Of then
went out in back she'd heard Il noise
and went back in short order. Looking
around and seeing the front door open
was thoroughly aroused, thinking maj
was in the house, called to his father tt
know if he left the door open. Beina
assured that no one was in the house
he shut the door and with revolver in
hand he proceeded to bed fully assured
that there was no man in the house
| (his father aCCcptcd).
Everybody wants to know who thu
above are! Please make fuss so. they
| will find out.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1885-08-15

warming him up preparatory to sending
him a fast mile, and was in the act of
turning him around, WHEN the horse sud
denly swerved and fell, AMI was dead
within few second. During the day
many visited the Park, and viewed the
dead animal. A partial examination was
made, but nothing was discovered to
show the real cause of death. Delaware
Boy was comparatively young horse,
and hal trotted number Of races with
good success, having made for himself II
record of 2:3G, but was known to have
shown a mile in 2:30 or 2:32 not long since.
To illustrate his value, il was only a short
time ago that $500, was offered Mr. Will
son for him, which was refused. Friends
of Mr.. Wilson in Newark feel truly sorry
at his his loss, as all were much attached
to the horse.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1885-08-15
Death the Result of Paralysis.

In the latter part of July, ElwoOd
Smith, young man Of some twenty
years of age, with party Of young men
of this town went to battle in creek
near by After plunging into the water
he was taken out by his companions in
perfectly helpless condition, and convey
ed to the house Of Mr. Jacob Casho, his
grandfather. 1t was found upon cxam-
nation that his entire body was par
alyzed, and although the physicians done
all in their power to relieve the sufferer
it proved of little avail, and he breathed
his last on Wednesday afternoon Of this
week ut about 3 o'clock. The remains
were taken to Camden, n. j., the home
of the mother, on Thursday morning,
and tomorrow, Sunday, will be buried
at that place ut about o'clock. The de-
ceased had many friends, and feelings OF
sorrow is the natural consequence at the
sudden calling away of 50 an agreeable
companion.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1885-08-15

There is a Newfoundland dog of the his
torians acquaintance Lion by name, who
gives daily proof of his comprehension
of what is said to him. A lady called ON
his mistress the other day. During her
call Lion came in rather slyly, lay down
on the parlor carpet, and went to sccp.
The conversation ran on, and the visitor
said, finally
"What handsome Newfoundland you
have" .
Lion opened one eye. Yes" said his
Mistress" he is Il very good dog, and
takes excellent care of the children"
Lion opened the other eye and waved
his tail complaccntly to and fro along
the carpet.
"When the baby goes ont he always
goes with her, and feel perfectly sure
then that no harm can come to her" his
mistress went ON.
Lions tail thumpcd up and down vio-
lcntly on the carpet
"And he is so gentle to them all, and
such Il playmate and companion to them
that we would not take Il thousand dol
lars for him"
Iona tail now went up and down, 10
and fro and round and around with great
and undisguiscd glcc,
"But," said his mistress, Lion has
one serious fault
Total subsistence of Lions tail, togcth-
er with the appearance Of his express
sion of great concern ON his face.
Gle will come in here with his dirty
feet and lie down ON the carpet, when
have told him time and time again that
he mustn't do it"
Here Lion arose with an air of the
utmost detection and humiliation and
skunk out of the room, with his lately
cxubcrant tail totally crcst-iallcn.-lios'
! Record.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1885-08-15

Just going along the same rs Of form cr
years except that more houses are under
construction than ever before known by
our oldest inhabitants.
This is not much news. Politicians
are very active. a caucus was held here
on Tuesday by the Democrats, as TO the
best mode of proceedings to vanquish
the foe.
The merchants here are idle, compare
lively, although they advertise well.
BY the way the merchants and lumber
dealers do not believe in advertising in
your town. Perhaps their business is 50
large that they do not care for more.
The Town Commissioners have pur-
chased considerable quantity of crush
ed rock to place ON the streets, but at
present it lies where it has been dumped
from the cars.
The usual crowd Of "trlvcling bar
rooms" and other respectable (?) dealers
in whisEey make regular weekly trips to
your town and elsewhere. But little
complaint is made. and everything runs
along sercnely.
But little is said about the coming
Fair The papers want shccSles for
local notices, while they publish ads at
half rates. While some pay nothing.
But we are happy,
Mr.. T.. G. Collins, living near this town
has a trotter. Less than 2;4O was shown
one evening this week.
Messrs c. c. Strickland and ii. {. llurn
are ON ten days trip to Boston.
Some few of our people have saved
enough money to spend a week at some
seashOre.
During the heavy storm on Thursday
evening, the lightning struck the resi-
dcnce of j. Frank Denney, an employe
at the Democrat office, living at the east
end Of High street, and tore the weather
boarding off the end of the dwelling
None of the family were hurt. \ lady
by the name of Freeman was knocked
insensible for several minutes.
Another attempt was made to rob the
depot here ON Thursday night The safe
was taken from the ticket Office and car
ried back of the depot, where it was beat
and hammered The marks shown OF
the safe were evidentally made by mex
perienced persons. 1t was the worst cast
of attempted robbery that we ever saw
There was about 81 in the safe. 1t coul,
not possibly have been done through
= spitp.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1885-08-15
Who Lost 1t.

4 salesman in one Of the large dry
goods stores the other day pickcdnp
a WORKOUT, empty pOrkcthuok, and
thought he would have Il little fun with
it. lie therefore placed it ON the counter,
half concealed by the goods lying
thereon. Presently Il lady shopper enters,
Her ewes light on that wallet rs by in
stinct, and while pricing half score OF
articles, she CndcavOTs to cover II, quite
artlcsslv of course, now with her
handkerchief, then with her satchcl and
again with her parasOl but the salesman
without appearing to notice her actions,
each time removes the portcmonnaic out
of danger and into the light. Finally she
adopts new tactics and picks it up with
the remark:
"Somchodys left pockctbook."
"Yes?" replies the clerk, intcrroga-
lively; thank YOU" And he takes the
leather and disappears with il for Il
moment. Upon his return the lady asks,
with slight show of interest:
"Was there much in it?'
"Only three dollars" replied the sales
man. cnrlcssly, and with the case of one
who has been Issued TO lying all his life
"Anl who will get it if it isn't called
fur?" asks the lady.
"Thc firm" is the cpigrammatic re-
! Spouse.
The lady goes out. In ten or fifteen
minutes boy comes IN asks:
"Was Il pockctbook with 81 in it found
! here this morning.
"Ics" replied the salesman, but il
has been called for"
Boy says ooh :" and rrtircS.
Salesman smiles audihly.
BOSim I7uSriM
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1885-08-15

Thus far six prizes are offered to stu
dents of the public school in this town,
at the close of the fall term. They are
classified as follows: Grammar depart
ment, pupil attaining the general highest
average in mathematics second, pupil
attaining general highest average in all
studies in this department Each prize
to be $3.50 Offered by $. NJ. Donncll,
Esq.
Intermediate department, pupil attain
ing the general highest average in mathc-
MATES second, pupil attaining the gen.
cral highest average in all studies in this
department Prizes same as in grammar
department Offered by DR.. l.. Whistler.
Primary department, pupil attaining
the general highest average in mathc-
matics second, pupil attaining the gem
eral highest average in all studies. The
prizes to be the same as in the two above
departments. Offered by THE LEDGER.
There is yet plenty Of room for the Of
fering of other prizes, such as for dccla-
nation, reading, recitation, etc
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1885-08-15

The farmers here about are ploughing
and getting the ground ready for sowing
wheat
The apple crop is quite a failure with
us. Tho apples being wormy and drop
ping from the tree.
VIM. ORouke, threshed some very fine
oats this week for Cornealus Davis, of
Cooch's Bridge, turning out 40 bushels
to >! acres. Pretty good yield for the
dry season.
The largest rutabagu tunip on re-
cord was seen by one of our ncghbor5
lately. 1t being as large us the largest
wash-tub ever made. Pretty good tur-
nip warm. Next. y. 4. b.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1885-08-15
FOE SIZE.

Farm OF II acres, situated 3 miles
South of the town Of Newark Land
good quality and we'll improved, fences
and hedges IN good order, pure spring
water is divided into six fields, ) acres
Of woodland, 2Ol peach trees and other
fruit, Frame Dwelling, 6 rooms; cellar
under main building, Frame Tenement
House, , rooms; Frame Barn, 2ON2O;
Frame tiranury, Carriage House and etc,
all in good order and repair FOrpartic-
ulars, address, $. Nj. EoOnnc3E,
Auglj-'S5 Newark, Delaware,
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1885-08-15
A Startling Discovery

Mr.. VIM. johnson, of Huron Oak,
writes that his wife had been troubled
with acute Bronchitis for many years,
and that all remedies tried gave no per-
manent relief, until he procured Il bottle
of DR.. Kings New Discovery for Con
sumption, Coughs, and Colds, which had
Il magical effect, and produced Il pcrma-
ncnt cure. 1t is guaranteed to cure all dis
eases of Throat, Lungs, or Bronchial
Tubes. Trial bottles free at Il, q. Jays
Drug store. Large size Sl.0O. l5l
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1885-08-15

Edward Shepherd, of Harrisburg, ILL.,,
"IIaving received SO much benefit from
Electric Bitters feel it my duty to let
suffering humanity know it. Have had
u running sore on my leg for eight years
my doctors told me would have to have
the bone scraped or leg amputatcd.
used, instead, three bottles of electric
bitters and seven boxes Bucklcn's Arnica
salve, and leg is now sound and we'll"
Electric Bitters are sold at fifty cents
bottle, and Bucklen's Arnica snlve ut
20 c. per box by Il. q. Jay, Druggist
Newark. Del. l5l
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1885-08-15
Buoklen's Arnica Salve.

The best Salve in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rhcum, Fever,
Sores, letter, Chapped Hands, Chilblains,
Corns, and all Skin Eruptions, and posi-
lively cures piles, or no pay required
1t is guaranteed to give perfect satisfac-
ton, or money refunded. Price % cents
per box. For sale by Edw. q. Jay, Drug
gist, Newark, Delaware.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1885-08-15
The PEOPLES COLUMN.
This column Is open to ALL All articles must "
brief aud coUchcd in respectful languasc.I

This column is open to all. All articles must he
brief aud coUchcd in respectful langnascI
MEsSHs. EplroHs Some few peoples
heads are so full of 81 ann the great am,
and all people must lnucklr down and
acquicscc 10 all my commands, Whatever
they should be- that they can't see that
other people, their ncighbor have, or
should have, the same privileges that
they do, and have perfect right to avail
themselves of that liberty 50 long us
they are on their own properties. When
Il man rents house in town, his neigh
bprs all around the block are not suppO5-
ed to tell him and his family when TO
stop talking, singing, laughing and etc,
and dixie children of few summcrs) 60
early to bed. No person has Il just right
to make such foolish complaints, unless
sick are annoyed or unless this practice
is carried ON till the wee small hours
People can do as they please, so long rs
not rude or unbccoming. Folks that are
not, and can't get used to Newark noise,
had better pack up and 20 where houses
are situated mile or 50 apart. No, no,
NV fellow citizen or citizens, you can't
get people to close hotels, cigar stores
and the like until the proprictors over
step the bonds Of propricty and Keep
open after time or ON occasions, when
the law says they must close ; nor people
A.. .l,,,t tI,i, mouths and sllutiprs ut 10
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1885-08-15

The following is an outline of the
work to be done at the sessions of the
Delaware State Teachers Association,
which convencs at Rehoboth, on Tues
day morning August 18th, and closes
Friday afternoon, August 2Sth. Subjects
for discussion:
"A Schoolmaster in the Dark Ages"
"The New Learning"
"Inspircd Science Touching the Gene
sis and Dignity Of Man"
"rhe Cultivation of the Senses
"The Benefits of State Normal
School"
"Thc Labor Question"
Education Among the Greeks and
Romans"
"The Memory"
"Improvcd Methods in Education.'
Condition of Education in Delaware p"
prominent among those to take part
in the discussion of the above subjects
are Rev. J.. w. Gibson, of Dover; Prin-
cipal w. H. GOoding, of the Conference
Academy; DIR. Nathan G. SChaetlCr of
the keystone State Normal School Rev.
Enoch Stubbs, of Philadelphia; Prof, W.
A. REYNOLDS, of Wilmington Principal
Graham, of Boys High School, Whining
| ton DIR. A. \. Raub, of Newark Acad-
envy; n. IL. Brerewood, of Seaford, and
Mex. Downham, of Georgetown
The clocutionary part of the program
will be in charge of Austin Merrill, OF
Maryland.
An exceeding interesting meeting is
anticipated. All interested in the wei
fare Of the school, both public and pri
waite, are invited to attend. The rates at
the hotels will be Sl0O per day. The
usual low rates on the railroad have beer
secured and tickets will be sold OF
orders, which may be procured of G. 7
Thomas q Co., Wilmington; Mex
Downham, Georgetown; or IL. {. Car
penter Dover The tickets will be gooC
from August 9th to August 3lst.-
.Smunn Times.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1885-08-15
DIED,

VANSANT.-On August Sth, 1885, Gay
lord NJ. X, son of J. c. and NJ $ Van
SAINT. at Strickcrsyille, Pa, aged .
months, ! week and days.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1885-08-15

prepare your exhibits for the
Cecil Country Fair, to he held at
I;IISton, Md, oct. q, 7 & and q.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1885-08-15
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.


FOR SALE.-Onc Set Of Double
llmnrss-in good ordrr--will be sold
cheap. $. NJ. DpNNEIL,
augl5-f Newark, Del
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1885-08-15
M, MEGARY & SON,
516 Tatnall street, Wilmington, Delaware
SPECIAL NOTICES.

WASTEB.-Somr person to put
Thirty Acres of Wheat ON the ~hurcS.
aug l-3w WIN. DEAN.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1885-08-15
EbhiLt.

A. w. Gookin, proprietor of the Ebbitt
House, 10th and Market street Whining
ton, Del, keeps his bar supplied with the
choicest wines, liquors and cigars.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1885-08-15
MINOR LOCALS.

-"Harvest Home"
Lookout for another cyclone.
We think cider will be scarce this