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Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1885-03-26

at O'Clock p. M, to select township officers for the
ensuing year. Three Trustees, one Clerk one Treas
ureI Assessor for the East and one for the West
Precinct one stable for the East and one for the
West Precinct. 'NG t &451faGeoTit
BY orderof vg cutf COMMITTEE.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1885-03-26
Liberty Township.

The Democrats of Liberty township are requested
to meet at the Township House, on
Saturday, March 2Sth, 1885,
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1885-05-14
EACH TO HIS CALLING.
From Texas .Sittings.

Jim Webster was brought up before
an Austin Justice of the Peace. 1t
was the same old charge that used to
bother him in Galveston. After the
evidence was all in the Judge, with a
perplexing look, said
"But l do not comprehend, Web
ster, how it was possible for you to
steal those chickens when they We're
roOsting right under the owners win
dow and there were two vicious dogs
in the yard
''Hit wouldn't do yer bit of good,
Jedge, for me to 'splain how | cotched
dem chickens, for yer couldn't do hit
yerself if yer tried it forty times, and
yer might get yer hide full OBJ buck
shot de berry fust time yer put yer
leg ober de fence. De bes' way for
you to do, Jedge, is fur yer to buy
yer chickens in de market, and when
you wants ter commit any rascality
do hit on de bench, whar you am at
home"
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1885-05-14
ScrOfula for 30 Years.

have had most distressing case
of inherited scrOfula for the last thir-
ty years, which has been under treat
ment Of many of our best known
physicians without any visible effect,
but was relieved by the use of Swift S
Specific. | am sure if any one will
give this medicine a patient, faithful
trial it will give them the same relief,
for my case was regarded almost
hopeless by many. OF course, it
would not take the same time or
quantity for younger person or the
disease in earlier stages. Even if did
not positively cure (Which is almost
impossible in cases of inherited af-
fiction, it will give you renewed
strength, flesh vitality, even although
reduced to confirmed invalid" as
was my condition.
For children who are weak, subject
to colds, especially those inclined to
catarrh, or for any skin eruption, l
consider it infallible. As general
household remedy, it is unequalled.
| wish it was in my power to do JUS
tice to this wonderful medicine. 1t
has done so much for me, feel | can
never repay my debt of gratitude.
A LADY OF ATHENS.
| certify that the above was written
by lady whom l have known for
years-of high social position, and
one whose statements merit a careful
consideration. G. W. LANE,
Athens, Ca, Feb. 20, 1885.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1885-05-14

The central station of the Munich
pal Electric Light company is in
South Fifth street, Brooklyn. The
engine which furnishes the power
has high fy-wheel, which runs in a
pit. When the engine was started
one night last week cat, which made
its home in the station, was on one of
the spokes in the pit, out of sight of
the engineer. The wheel was soon
making twenty revolutions Il minute.
1t was impossible to rescue the cat
from it's perilous position without
stopping the engine, and that would
break every circuit and put out all
the lights dependent upon the dyna-
mos in the station; so the unfortu-
nate animal had to ride on until the
engine was stopped at the usual hour
for putting out the lights. The cat
then dropped exhausted from the
wheel, but soon revived and was none
the worse for its strange experience.
1t is estimated that in the seven hours
which the animal spent on the wheel
near the rim, it travelled more than
800 miles.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1885-05-14
AN OLD HULK.

The United States war steamer
Florida, which has been rotting for
several years at the grass grown Leth-
can docks of the New London yards,
is being broken up and carted away
by a junk dealer, who paid less
than $50, 900 for the hulk. The Flor
ida cost the Government nearly two
million dollars. She was swift yes
sci, but her machinery was so power
full that she could not carry coal
enough to run her across the ocean.
She never made but one little trip.
After this exploit she was tied up at
the Brooklyn yard and the rotting
process began. The first cost and ex-
penses of this ship represent an out
lay of at least S2,200,909 For this
the Government has less than $780,
600 to show. "This," remarks the
Manchester Union, twas onesof the
efforts of Republican administration
to furnish the country with navy,
and yet as the story is told to-day the
wicked Democratic party is response
BILE because of the feebleness of our
naval defenses."
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1885-05-14
THE ELIXIR OF YOUTH.
Erie pa Special

Mrs. George Marley, wealthy ant
vain old lady, IS years old, addicted
to an affection ofjuvenility, has beer
victimized by young scoundreI
named Eugene Macdonald, who sue
ceeded in making her believe he pos
sessed the secret of perpetual youth,
and that he was many centuries of
age himself. Protesting to be con-
quered by her entreaties and tears,
he agreed to distill ten drops of the
elixir, equal to ten centuries of youth,
if she would furnish him with the
amount of gold required for melting
in his crucibles and retOrts at
Dunkirk, N. Y. The credulous wo-
man converted considerable property
into gold and also gave him all her
gold ornaments. She left her home
with him and stayed at friends in
Dunkirk, he requireing a whole
night to manufacture the elixir in his
laboratory. In the morning they dis
covered that he had left town the
night before, and had sent anote hop
ing that the experience would cure
her of her vanity. Mr.. Marley re-
covered his wife this morning, over
whelmed with humiliation at the
fraud practised upon her.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1885-05-14

The local paper, says good author
ity, is the best read paper in the
world. All city papers cannot sup
ply the place of the home paper. No
other contains the marriages and the
deaths, to say nothing of divorces and
births. No other paper gives the
time Of the next ball, picnic or polit-
cal meeting no other publishes the
roll of honor" of the public schools
no other discusses the affairs of the
town and county, or gives the details
the local news, which can be obtained
by no other source. Everybody reads
it, and this is why the local paper is
the best read in the world and the
best advertising medium for its circu-
lation extant.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1885-05-14

Twenty-Five years ago gentleman
in Epson county buried three thou
sand half dollars in silver where it
remained until few days ago when
it was exhumed and put into circu-
Archaeological Chronicle.
If during that time he had loaned
that money at 8 per cent interest, he
would now be $3.50 richer, thus
giving him a total of $3.50. This is
a striking illustration OF the parable
of the buried talent.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1885-05-14
A STRONG LAW

ALABAMA has an anti-liouor act
For concealing liquor in a prohibi.
ton county with intent to sell or
give away the same, the fine is $3.50
to vi, 900, or. Imprisonment at hard
labor for twelve months. For know
lngly permitting any one to conceal.
ETC., on ones premises, there is a
like penalty. All persons frequent
ing a place where liquor is so con-
cealed are to be fined or imprisoned.
The sale of liquor annuls mans
lease, and leaves the lessee without a
remedy. Constables in search of
whisky are authorized to break open
gates and doors. Express messen-
gers may be fined or imprisoned for
delivering liquor in prohibition cities
or town. The prosecuting attorney
gets double fees for convictions in
liquor cases.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1885-05-14
BRIGHT BITS.

When are secrets like the sails of
a ship? When they get wind.
The Teacher: "What is wisdom,
my child?" Information of the
brain, sir.
Why does a cook make more noise
than a bell -? Because one makes a
din and the other makes a dinner.
Why are your nose and your chin
constantly at variance? Because
words are constantly passing between
them.
What is that which goes when a
wagon goes, stops when the wagon
stops, is of no use to the wagon, and
yet is what the wagon can not 90
without? Noise.
What did Lot do when his wife
turned to salt? Got a fresh one.
At what time was Adam married
On his wedding Eve.
When has man four hands? When
he doubles his fists.
What is it that goes up the hill,
and down the hill, and yet never
moves? The road.
Why are fowls the most profitable
things to keep? Because for every
grain they give peck.
Why is coal charity the best of
all charities Because it makes the
receivers CRATE full GRATEFUL.
Why is the horse the most humane
of all animals? Because he gladly
gives the bit out OF his mouth and lis
tens to every woe.
What is that which every one
wishes to have, and which every one
wishes to get rid of directly he OBJ
tains it? A good appetite.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1885-05-14
REMEDY FOR GROUP.

The following letter of Hattie" we
find in the Cincinnati Enquirer "For
the benefit of those who do not know
how to cure the Group, | VIII send a
never failing remedy. | have always
dOctored my own children when they
had the Group, and | have had over
thirty cases, and | have never lost
one. Immediately after the first
symptoms, take the child on your lap
and wrap it in warm blanket, put
ting it snugly around the sufferer.
Then have a warm fire built, and sit
as close to it as possible. Next give
a double dose of castor oil; put about
quart of vinegar in coffee pot, and
make it boiling hot. Now open the
lid and let the little patient inhale
the steam. This will soon give re-
lief. Indeed, they will grab for it af-
ter they have tried it. | have cured
membranOus Group in this way when
every thing else had failed. But no
time should be lost in commencing,
and as soon as the child is moist with
sweat, and wants to sleep, put it in
bed"
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1885-05-14

A hot legal contest is waging over
the will of David Dickson, of Sparta,
who left 100000 to his mulatto house
keeper and children. The woman
says she does not want more than $40,-
600, as it will be as much money as
she can manage. The best legal tai
ent in the State will be engaged by
the white heirs, and it is proposed to
break the will on the ground that
Dickson was insane at the time il
was made. 1t is said to be, however
one of the tightest drawn documents
ever written in Georgia, and not a
flaw can be found.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1885-05-14

Chattanooga is prepared to give
cholera, yellow fever, or any other
epidemic warm reception. 1t is
said to be the filthiest town in the
country. The sewerage is emptied
into open cutters, and there are scores
of stagnant pools and noxious ponds
within the corporate limits. The
Times predicts a pestilence. Chatta-
nooga has been enjoying the blessings
Of Republican rule for long time,
and its officials have cared very little
for the interests of the people. The
Democrats there don't seem to have
learned how to turn the rascals
out"
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1885-05-14
A SINGULAR SURGICAL OPERATION.
From the Nev York Time

~" tte NcU Ofh LiHteS.
An unusual operation has Just been
performed at Bellevue hospital. IT,
was under the case Of a young wo-
man who was taken there three
months ago suffering from severe
burns on her right arm. The usual
treatment did no good and the mus
Giles OF the arm gradually wasted
away until she was unable to move
her hand or forearm, and there was
danger that her arm would have to
be amputated. One Of the physi-
clans concluded to graftin the wound
ed arm some healthy muscular tissue
from dog. The young woman was
put under the influence of ether and
a piece Of muscle cut from the leg of
live dog was neatly inserted in her
arm. 1t is thought that union of
the muscular tissues is taking place,
but it will be several weeks before it
can be determined whether the oper-
alton is a success or not. The pa
tent does not know of the grating
of the dogs muscle to her arm. The
operation has never been before at
tempted in this country. There is
record of one foreign case, which was
successful.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1885-05-14
letter for Twenty Years.

| have suffered with letter on my
hands for over twenty years. Ii made
its appearance every winter, and was
exceedingly annoying. At times l
was incapable of doing my household
work. | tried every remedy that was
suggested and was treated by physi-
clans, but to no avail. About six
months ago | was induced to try
Swift's Specific, and have taken six
bottles. 1t has entirely cured me,
there have been no signs of return of
the disease apparent. My general
health has been greatly improved.
AS tonic and blood purifier S. S. S.
has no superior.
Mrs. NJ. J. SWAMI, Jackson, Ga.
July 10, "a.
Treatise on Blood and Skin Diseases mail
ed free.
SWIFT SPECIFIC Co., Drawer 3, Atlanta,
Ga.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1885-05-14
BE DISCREET

AN exchange says early rising,
hard and perseverance will do more
than fertilizers. We recommend the
exercise of common sense and lib
eral use of fertilizers. A farmer
should not make perpetual drudge
of himself any more than any other
man. Work in seasonable hours,
plan judiciously and take it easy.
All man gets by way of recompense
in this world is what he enjoys.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1885-05-14

In a recent contest of telegraphers
500 words with punctuation marks,
involving 2,368 movements, were
sent by the successful competitor in
10 minutes and 80 seconds. This is
an average of nearly four movements
each second, and is probably the
most rapid telegraphing on record.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1885-05-14
PROPER, BUT UNUSUAL.
Augusta Chronicle. I

Some years ago we took occasion
to commend the action of young
grain dealer in Baltimore, who paid
back dollar for dollar, with interest.
the Indebtedness caused by bust
ness failure. This course was so ex-
ceptional that his fellow merchants
many of whom admired virtue, if
they had it not-gave him a rousing
! ovation. Since then the young man
has made fortune, and we hope he
may keep it. When we asked him
about his remarkable transaction he
said: "Oh, am just doing what my
grandfather did before me. He was
an honest man, and | am determined
to keep up the brand in our family"
Now, this incident was recalled by
the announcement that Mr.. Henry
Holman, clothing merchant, of
Chicago, had just paid in full his
creditors who, some years ago, ac-
cepted fifty cents on the dollar, when
he became an involuntary bankrupt.
So honest was his failure that friends
were not lacking to trust and put
him on his feet again, and nobly has
he redeemed their confidence, al
though the payment of his debts at a
discount left him well nigh penniless.
Each year, as he prospered, he put
aside a sum of money for his credit
ors, and, at last, accumulated enough
to satisfy all old demands, which had
already been compromised. His son,
being interviewed, said: "My father
writes from the East where he jour-
neyed to make a settlement of ac-
counts, that he never had such
pleasant trip in his life. Everywhere
he Las met with an enthusiastic re-
ception, and the men whom he has
paid have not been able to do enough
for him. A statement was made in
one of the evening papers that he
was going to pay up half of the old
debts. That is an injustice, as he
has paid them in full so far, and in
tends to find out every claim against
him and pay every cent of it at once.
One incident in Boston, where he
now is, he says more than compen-
safes him for the whole $4,000. A
creditor, whose name | forgot, who
at the time of the settlement was dis
posed to be very easy with him, has
since died and left large family in
rather destitute circumstances. Faith
er did not know of this until he reach
ed Boston and hunted them up. The
meeting between them when he gave
the poor widow his check for the
amount due, which | believe, was
about o,OOO, you can imagine better
than | can describe. 1t will be the
happiest day of his life when he gets
back to Chicago and has the satisfac-.
ton of feeling that he owes no man
dollar.
When the ark was girdled about
with waters, the dove returned with
an olive branch. In the desert there
are oasis. In this world so sadly
given over to defalcation, embezzle-
ment, false entries, shameless evas-
ions of duty and trust, there are still
honest men-many of them perhaps
few certainly. This side of purga-
tory what torture must there be for
the man who is faithless to such obi
cations. This side of heaven, what
bliss is greater than that of such
man as Mr.. Holman, who abroad
and at home will be sure to receive
that glorious tribute which even vice
pays to virtue.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1885-05-14

The Gainesville Courant asked
Rev. Sam Jones if anybody ever
offered him violence at public SER
vice. His answer was :'"Not exactly.
One fellow talked as if he meant VIC
lence, and asked him how he thought
his wife would look in mourning, and
he then wanted to think over the mat
ter. We parted friendly.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1885-05-14

The Northern Democrats who have
been appointed to Office are objected
to by mugwump sand Republicans
as ''copperheads" and the Southern
Democrats as rebels" President
Cleveland is wise in not attempting
to please people who are so hard to
please.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1885-05-14

The WHINING SNIvELLERs.-Hun-
dreds and hundreds of letters are re-
ceived daily by the government at
Washington from Republican office
holders beseeching to be retained.
OF all the snivelling, begging, whin-
ing party men that ever shouted for
the old flag and an appropriation,
those distinguished members Of the
&. 0. p. who threatened most loudly
last fall to move out of the country
in case of Democratic success, easily
take first prize. Boston Glo5e (Dem.)
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1885-05-14
DIR. III. V. REYNOLDS.

PR4CTTCTNG PHYSTCTAN,
VNHEN NOT ENGAGED ELSE.
w where may be found during the day
at his Office, up stairs, in McClatchy Build
ing, Southwest corner of Public Square
and at night at his residence on Powder
Springs street, one door above the Metho.
dist parsonage, Marietta, Ga
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1885-05-14
HOMEOPATHIC

PHYSICIAN And SURGEON.
LORMERLY RESIDENT SURGEON
II of the Central homeopathic Hospital
Chicago, ILL.,, Tenders his services to the
people Of Marietta and vicinity All calls
day Or night promptly attended Office in
Masonic building, Southwest corner of Pub
lie Square, Marietta, Ga.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1885-05-14
THE MARIETTA
MARBLE Works.
We are now prepared to furnish all kind o
Marble Monuments

HEAD AND FUUI STUN Els,
In any Design, of Italian, Vermont or
Georgia Marble, at our shop in rear of Ma
sonic Building. We defy competition in
quality Of work or prices
McCLATCHY & BAILEY.
AS to the skilful and artistic workman>
ship of Mr.. Bailey, specimens of his work
can be seen in the Marietta and Episcopal
Cemeteries. The monument over the grave
of Governor Mcdonald is the work OF
Mr.. Bailey done before the war He has
just left the employ of prominent marble
works in Tennessee to come to Marietta o.
open a marble yard and your patronage is
solicited d. F. McCLATCHY.
Marietta Ca, Nov. 10Th, 1884
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1885-05-14
DIR. p. r.. CORTELYOU.

PR4CTICLNG PHYSICIAN,
MARIETTA, GEORGIA. OFFICE,
MI North-side Public Square, next door
to j. j. Northcutts store Consultation
Hours, 81 a. m. to l2-3 to 5 p m, unless
otherwise engaged. Telephone No 10 Can
be called from residence at any hour when
not i'll town.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1885-05-14
Gbe Mlarietta yuurnal
MARIETTA, GA,
THURSDAY MORNING, MAY IA, 1885.

There was a hen killed in Jonesbo-
70 one day last week, and the cook
found in her gizzard twelve copper
cartridge shells and enc shirt button.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1885-05-14
DIR. JOHN II. SIMPSON.

PRACTICING PHYSICIAN,
MARIETTA, GEORGIA. OFFICE
WI at Seize Il Simpsons Drug Store
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1885-05-14
DIR. E. j: SEIZE.

PHYSICIAN And SURGEON,
TENDERS HIS PROFESSIONAL SER
L vices in the practice of Medicine in all
its branches to the citizens of Marietta and
surrounding country Office at Seize and
Simpsons Drugstore. All calls promptly
attended.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1885-05-14
DIR. N. N. GOBER.

PRACTICING PHYSICIAN,
TENDERS HIS PROFESSIONAL SER
1 vices to the citizens of Marietta and
surrounding country. Office North-side of
Square, Upstairs in the Hill Building Res
idence at the Laneau house. one block from
Cherokee street Marietta, Ga.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1885-05-14
DIR. G.. TENNENT.

Office in Nichols Hall, first room on left.
VNEST-SIDE PUBLIC SQUARE MA
w rietta, Ga. Has removed residence to
the Ogden place on Roswell street All
calls promptly attended July 4th, 1888
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1885-01-24
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lie Was o Busted Community.

An incident not lacking ia the ele-
ments Of hum0r occurred not long "
In Peoria. A gentleman named w. II.
Eoss, Is the proprietor Of the Little
Giant fire engine. IN Introducing the
machine ii model i. ugHd considerably
smaller than the original, III fact it
bears some resemblance TO a lnng tester.
Mr.. Ross agent had the Little Giant
out on the square one day, and AZ usual
was supplying the water from a tub,
the water being elected through the
nozzle by q forca pump operated by a
boy. A granger made Ii, way into the
crowd and wanted to know il the NAV
chine was q lung tester. "Why, yea"
replied the agent. "How much n Blow"
was the next question. Ten cents"
"Bnt suppose ! bust ERR an that
event well give you SO" The granger
took the nozzle in his hand and swclied
out his chest preparatory TO "bustin'
this machine" The boy ut the pump
was in readiness. Tho big mar from
tho country put the nozzle to his
mouth, drew in his breath, and stand
ing on his toes blew a hurricane. At
the same time tho boy forced down the
pump. and a powerful stream Of water
was thrown down the throat aud into
the interior OF tho man Of strong lungs.
After ~clutching for his breath awhile hs
gasred, did ! bust err "Oh, no."
said the agent. We'll, then, Two OK.
ploded the water works aud had better
git before the police get around" And
no mounted his horse and gallopel of.
Tho Eye :,