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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-05-14
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JAMES F. CARLIN & SONS,
NO. G3 KING STREET
ALEX KAN DRIA, VIRGINIA,
Wholesale and Retail Dealers in
HARDWARE AND CUTLERY.
Builders Hardware, Locks, Hinges, Sorrows
DoorBolts, Latchcs &c, Saddlery, Hardware
Bride Bits Buckles, Rings, Hames, &C., &c.
Whoolwrights' Hardware, Axles, Rims, Hubs
spokes, Sawed Fellows, Tire Iron, &C., Pocket
Table Carving, and Butcher Knives, &C., Guns.
Pistols, &c. A full and complete stock of first.
class goods away in storo and sold at lowest cash
prices. aug16
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-05-14

DOCKET PRESCRIPTION SCALES, capacity
i \, to 20 grains; very accurate, with q folding
spatubs in a box 1lsx3 inches. Price ST. each
For sale by
mh17 ES. LEADBEATER & BRO.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-05-14

w A. JOHNSON g. CO.,
WHOLESALE GROCERS,
GENERAL. COMMISSION MERCHANTS,
And Dealers in
ALL KINDS OF LIQUORS,
Have on hand GIBSON'S Xxx, Xxx, XXXX,
and PURE OLD RYE, OLD CABINET and
MONOGRAM WHISTLES; also BAKERS and
THOMPSON'S PURE RYE WHISTLES, to which
they invite the attention of the trade.
Orders from the country for merchandise shall
receive prompt attention.
Consignmcnts of Flour, Grain and Country Pro-
duce solicited, for which they guarantee the high
est market prices and prompt returns.
Northeast corner of Cameron and Royal streets
sop14 Alexandria, Va.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-01-12
MEcHANlcS6URc.

MEcHANIcsBURG. Jan. 12.-The late
storm has so blockaded the roads by SNOW
drifts as to render all the avenues to the
town impossible for vehicles. Our suffer
ing is rather intense. there being many with
us without work. and consequently living
on scanty fare. However. We let none of
our poor suffer II we know il. and are ready
to relieve their distIesses upon the slightest
notice. Many cases of frozen ears, hands,
noses and feet are reported, and some who
had stock exposed t. the fiercest Of the
storm lost il. :. Jessie Williams lost good
sized hog by freezing =. j. 2. Tullis lost a
horse Sunday night from choking M. ID.
Fullerton went yesterday to Cleveland
to learn the cutting trade. The following
attended the Inauguration at Columbus: I'd.
Williams. John Earnest W. S. Baker and
Z. II. Hagerman. Mrs. VIM. BOutton
and daughter Mary, Of Milford Center, are
visiting friends in town. Pearl Griffin
went to Columbus yesterday to accept a pO-
sition in the Newark Machine Works. -.
Dan L. Glenssening. Of London. formerly
a citizen of Mechanicsburg, went yesterday
to Buffalo n. Y, to accept q position rs
superintendent Of large buggy manufac-
tury. We understand that Dan has struck
lead. Success to him. The following
we learn are on the sick list: Mrs. W. II.
SidebOttom. Mrs. J. J. Mumma, Mrs. Wal
tel Guy; all subjects of bad colds. A class
In photography. taught by Rev. NJ. NJ.
Kugier. is talked of. This Is good op-
portunity to learn the art.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-01-12
ENON.

ENoN. o.. Jan. 12.-The lowest point
reached by the present cold wave was IA
below zero Sunday morning, as registered
by Mayor Absalom Fihler's thermometer.
Squire Daniel Bakers reported l2 degrees
below zero Sunday and on Monday morn
ing. The extreme cold has driven every
body of the streets, except ''Peter Tumble
down." who is now compelled to 90 out and
get wood. Joseph Mcdonald. who is Oh his
way from Virginia to Kansas, is stopping
over with his brother Samuel McDOn0ld,
south of town. Esq. Samuel Knott, of
the east part Of our township. has gone on
a business trip 10 Kansas and Missouri.
Mr.. Samuel Montgomery is doing good
business in his new ~ cent tin store.
John Webb has quit the paper mill and gone
into business I'm Springfield, Ohio. :.
William Z. Robert can boast of the prize
cattle of the township. He Is feeding four
teen yeariings (ShOrt Horn whose ages
range from six to ten months, and their
combined weight is now I. 500 pounds
Caleb Winget, VIM. T. Hill, and Mrs. Mary
Surface are on the sick list, suffering
with neuralgia -. Frank Long is
out with handsome new Surrey. We
should have mentioned in last weeks letter
that Mr.. and Mrs. Walter POttle were visit
ing in Huron City over the holidays . D.. On
account of the severe cold there is but little
sleigh-riding indulged in by the boys =. C.
7. Johnston has a new cutter for sale cheap.
Those desiring to buy sleigh will get q
bargain. For particulars inquire Of DR.
Duckwell :. Some of the Plug Hat boys
here intended to 60 to the Inauguration Of
the governor, but the cold has kept them
from going.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-01-12

BOwLUsvH.LE, Jan. 12.-Ievi Mead re-
Gently exhibited his young cannon in the
store of John l.. Bowlus 4 Bro. While
Mr.. Mead was giving an illustrative charac-
ter Of its peculiarities il accidentally went
of. fortunately hurting nobody and doing
no serious damage to the building. The
ball passed through the second floor. bury
ing itself in one of the rafters. Such infer
nal guns rs those are dangerous without
lock, stock or barrel. Albert Heindel.
who was recently married. will set up house
keeping in the spring. He will move into
the house now occupied by his mother.
and will probably purchase the sixty acres
of land adjoining the home place. :. ::
A gentlemen in this vicinity is inventing a
patent kruut cutter, which will be when
completed, superior to all others. The in
ventor thinks that he can realize snug
sum simply by hiring it out at twenty-five
cents day. From our own experience We
know there is money In it at 25 cents day.
-. .RumOr says that Miss Louie Ilges will.
in the near future wed young Canadian.
-. We advise all persons contemplating q
trip to Newtawn TO seriously consider be
fore starting This comes from a poor
unfortunate suffer. If you must go
there. you had better slide there &. T..
Mrs. Elwell. an aged lady Of Springfield. is
i'm the suburbs visiting her daughter. Mrs.
Robt Miller. :. Somebody Is 70 be severely
blamed for the present condition Of the
county line road. The supervisors should
see to it before somebody gets bounced out
Of their buggies and is seriously hurt. In
short turns it is impossible to stick to the
seat while riding over the road. H. IL.
Huggart. the village blacksmith. is having
. fiourishing trade. The farmers do not
only appreciate his work. but also appre-
ciate the wit and humOr he contains.
Jonas Wyant recently recovered from the
n. Y. p. 4 o. X. X. the full appraisement
for the cattle recently killed on the above
road. the appraisement being $500.
Miss Sadie Blackmer. Of Springfield, who
has been sOjouning in the village the guest
of Mrs. II. Dickinson, returned last week
to her home. The recent cold blizzard
done everybody up i'm good shape. .Chal-
mers Robinson and his sister Carrie. re-
turned Monday from pleasant visit at
Bellecenter, Ohio.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-01-12
PlATTS6URc.

PLATTsBURG, Jan. 1a.-SnOw, snow,
beautiful snow, but then it has drifted so.
that no one can gO-sleigh-riding The
roads leading north and south are impassa-
ble, in many places four feet deep. Our
church goers were all snowbound Sabbath.
The congregations were very small. Il
wonder il Killward Wones succeeded
in installing last Saturday night. Who set
them up?. ;. The grittiest Odd Fellow in
America is the auditors clerk. 80. The
teachers reading circle did not materialize
Friday night. Too much cold. d. Miss
Quinn and Miss Sabin are winning laurels
by their diligence. Our school Is success.
-. The following officers were installed
on "Wednesday evening, to preside over the
interests Of purity. Rebeeca lodge: n. g..
Mrs. Lizzie Olinger: " G., Miss Lowry
Weaver: Treasurer. Mrs A. Rice; Chap
lain. Mrs. s. G. Winget A banquet was
served by the brethren in four courses. first,
mush and milk: second, buckwheat cakes
and mOlasses: third. coffee and kraut:
fourth, pie and sweet cake. The genial
and handsome deputy WOnes presiding. :.
Look out for shysters in the shape of light
ming rod and Bohemian oats venders. d. q. :.
There are more orange blossoms budding
and are iikely to bloom soon.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-01-12

Piles are frequently preceded by sense
of weight in the back, lOins and lower part
of the abdomen. causing the patient to sup
pose he has some effection Of the kidneys
or neighboring organs. At times symptoms
of indigestion are present fatulency, uneasi-
ness Of the stomach, etc. A moisture. like
perspiratiOn, producing very disagTeeable
itching. after getting warm, is common
attendant Blind, bleeding and itching
piles yield at once to DR.. BosankO's
Pile Remedy, which acts directly upon the
parts effected, absorbs the tumors, allaying
the intense itching, and effecting . perma-
nent cure. Price 50 cents. Address, The
DIR. BosankO Medicine Co., Piqua, o. Sold
bv Ad. Balkans Il Go.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-01-12
MIDWAY.

! MIDWAY, Jan. live have been told
shat one Of the chief objects To be gained in
artillery practice Is to learn TO drop shell
and have II explode where II would be the
most effective. We happened among a
number of our citizens when your last issue
/ OF the WEEKLY YGLoBE-REPUBIIC, contain
/ ing my letter. came to hand, and like an
accurately cut fuse Of well directed shell,
| II caused an explosion Of cuss-words. ugly
names, and II told you SOS" quite familiar.
! The cOnundrum, "WhO was that" natural
ly was the first, but an application Of the
always ready willingness that appears 10
abound here to accuse somebody for
meddling and interfering with other
peoples business, soon brought to the
| front censpicuOusIy and without any doubt
in their minds) the object Of their wrath to
come. This dirty nasty letter was written
by the Mr.. and Mrs. tine way and
we want to stop here long enough TO
say that neither Of the parties had anything
to do with il and the Mr--says his mother
was not she dog either. They say the
parties had better attend tO their own buSi-
ness. We do not intend to dispute the
point they make here. for as a citizen of the
place, We consider !. one of the unpleasant
duties to attend 10 this important matter
along with and as part Of our business.
Our mother told Us when We started out for
Ourselves nager to shrink from
duty. and we still have faint recollection
of ii. Let me ask here il anybody could
think of or imagine the racket II would
raise II our mechanics where to follow their
avocatiOn on the Sabbath OF in a way detri-
mental to the best interest of society. per-
sOnal liberty ought to secure to them the
same rights that Others want to exercise.
We are trying as are others in our feeble
way to raise our family and hope we may
succeed, but with such obstacles as we
mentioned in our last 10 encounter and over
come. makes our undertaking much more
difficult, rs years of experience Of some
people in the midst of such obstacles most
emphatically prove. They tell US that
it is strain on Medway and its
citizens to write such letter. |
God forbid that anything of the kind is in |
tended, and have this to say. that some
times the name of place implies a great !
deal. Take, for instance, some of the wards I
in Cincinnati, Columbus and Cleveland |
they bear no comment nor do they need any
Sometimes TO our family {
name implies all that is necessary If we can
catch on. With but two or three exceptions
we believe our citizens endorse the verdict
Of the grand jury in the Ray-Harcy horse I
case. ana say they ought to be sent over the 4
road, as they call It, for the sake OF mod
esty. Although we agree with them here,
provided Ray Is convicted OF the crime. but
would ask what ought men to expect
whose time and way Of conducting
their business Is, in our opinion, more de-
70 society than had somebody
successfully stolen dozen horses In the
community. II Kay and Harry are con-
victed OF stealing MIR. Browns horse, It is
not as bad ss though they had stolen the
reputation and character o: Mr.. Browns
family, with not much hope of It finding
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-01-12

The engineers of the Central Railroad Of
Georgia say: Though exposed to the
worst miasmatic influences, going to and
coming out of Savannah at different hours
of the night, and also in spending entire
nights in the city during the prevalence Of
the yellow fever epidemic of 1874. with but
the single exception of one of us (whO was
taken sick. but speedily recoveretl we con-
tinued in our usual good health-a circuni-
stance we can account for in no other way
but by the effect under Providence. of the
habitual and continued use of Simmons
Liver Regulator while We were exposed to
this malaria"
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-01-12

You will notice how quickly thoroughly
successful article is initiated, and also that
the limitations are without merit, as they are
gotten up by Inscriptions parties. Beware
of limitations Of Dr. Jones' Red Clover Tonic.
The genuine promptly cures dyspepsia, COS
tiveness. bad breath, piles, pimples, ague
and malaria diseases. poor appetite, low
spirits. headache. or disease of the kidneys,
stomach and liver. Price 50 cents
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-01-12
A Cure Of Pneumonia.

Mr.. ID. II. Barnaby, of OwegO, N. Y,
says that his daughter was taken with
violent cold which terminated with Pneu-
mOnia, and all the best physicians gave the
case up and said she could live but a few
hours at most. She was in this condition
when friend recommended DR.. VIM.
HALLS BALSAM FOR THE LUNGS,
and advised her to try it. She accepted 1t
as last resort, and was surprised to find
that It produced . marked change for the
better, and by perseveting . permanent cure
was effected.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-01-12
Thousand. Say So.

T. W. Atkins. Girard. Kan, writes: Il
never hesitate TO recommend your Electri,
Bitters to my customers. They give entire
satisfaction and are rapid sellers" Electric
Birters are the purest and best medicine
known and will positively cure kidney and
liver complaints. Purify the blood and
regulate the bowels. No family can afford
TO be without them. They will save hun.
dreds Of dollars in doctors bills every year
Sold at fifty cents bottle by Chas. Lud
lnxr
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-01-12
DYING.

Thousands of Diabetes and Dyspeptics.
to whom starchy foods are almost poison.
land if used. medicine is of little benefitl,
might be saved by a proper diet ''Gluten
Flour" and special Diabetic Food. " made
by FarwelI 4 Rhines, Watertown, y. Y.
supplies this Send for circulas. Six lbs.
free to physicians and clergymen who will
nav tranSnOrfatiOn
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-01-12
FARMERS AND MECHANICS.

Save money and Doctor bills. Relieve
your Mothers. Wives and Sisters by time
Iy purchase of DIR. BosankOs Cough and
Lung Syrup. best known remedy for Coughs,
Colds. Group, and Bronchial affections. Re
lieves Children of Group in one night may
save you hundreds Of dollars. Prices. so
cts. and Sl.OO. Samples free. Sold by Ad.
Bakhaus X Co.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-01-12

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup, for chill
dren teething. Is the prescription Of one
of the best female nurses and physicians In
the United States. and has been used for
forty years with never-failing success BY
millions Of mothers for their children. Dur
ing the process of teething its value is in
calcuable. 1t relieves the child from pain,
cures dysentery and diarrhea, gripping in
the bowels. and wind collie. By giving
health to the child it rests the mother Price
Csc a hottie
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-01-12
LOCAL NOTICES.
A Walking skeleton.

z. Springer, of fredericksburg. Pa.
writes: II was afflicted with lung fever
and abscess on lungs, and reduced 10
walking skeleton. Got a free trial bottle of
DIR. Kings New Discovery for Consumption.
which did me So much good that bought a
dollar bottle. After using three bottles.
found myself once more a man. completely
restored to health. with hearty appetite.
and gain in flesh of 4S lbs
Call at Charles Ludiow's Drug Store and
get free trial bottle of this certain cure
for all Lung Diseases. Large bottles ST.. 90.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-01-12
Absurdly stupid and Foolish

To allow prejudice or ignorance to get the
better of good judgment. II has been amply
shown and cOnciusiveiy proven that consti-
patton. bad breath. dyspepsia. kidney af-
fections and all diseases of the liver.
stomach and bowels have been cured and
can be cured by simply taking Simmons
Liver Regulator. II is harmless; not un-
pleasant and easily procured-so there Is no
reason to be ignorant of true remedy. II
yen suffer, you have no excuse, for this
medicine places certain relief and cure with
in your reach.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-01-12

Stop that cough, by the use Of Ayers
Cherry Pectoral-the best specific ever
known for all diseases Of the throat and
lungs. 1t will soothe the rough feeling in
your throat, give the vocal organs flexibility
and vitality, and enable you to breathe and
speak clearly
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-01-12

Bucklen's Arnica Salve.

THE BEST SALvE in the world for Cuts,
Bruises. Sores. Ulcers. Salt Rheum. Fever
Sores. Tetter. Chapped Hands. Chilblains,
COrns, and allskin eruptiOns, and positively
cures Piles, or NO pay required 1t is guar
anteed to give perfect satisfaction, or money
refunded Price Is centsper boz. For
sale by Charles Ludlow d Go.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-01-12
A Former Spring field Young Man Dies at
Rattle Greek, Mich.

viii Hershey. of J. NJ. knote's store, re-
ceived telegram this morning from Battle
Creek. Mich, stating that Forest X. Biser.
Of that city. died very suddenly of Bright's
disease of the kidneys. The deceased was
former resident of this city and very
largely known here. He was formerly con-
nected with J. W. Bookwalter and Co., and
later with G. c. Hail and Co.'S wholesale
paper house as travelling salesman. He
has been in delicate health for some time,
but nothing very serious was anticipated.
He had been here on visit few weeks
before the holidays. and left for Battle
Greek on Christmas night His many
friends will be shocked to hear this sad
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-01-12

There Is no one article in the line Of med
icines that gives 30 large return for the
money as good porous strengthening plall
ter. such As Carter's Smart Weed and Beas-
donna Backache Plasters. T4e
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-01-12
Pawnins Her Boy. Ciothe. for Mediein

Pawning Her Boy's Clothes for Medicine.
A poor woman In Wales, whose boy had
been very i'll for several years, had expend-
ed all Of her means to pay for medicine.
At last the doctors gave him up and said he
must die. He suffered 30 terribly with
rheumatism that he could not be moved.
One day some one told her about the Mount
Lebanon Shakers. The evidence Of the
curative powers Of their Extract Of Roots
was 50 convincing that she pawned the poor
boys clothes tO buy bottle OF the remedy
(Siegels Syrup, but now she feels proud
that she did 10, for it was the means Of
curing her son. The Shakers say that this
was the result Of indigestion and that the
medicine cured the dyspepsia, and that the
rheumatism was only symptom Of the
real disease.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-01-12
The Fragrant Breath Of beauty.

INV TTHSrHne nTeNtH u be"Wtys
Attests the matchless purifying properties
of SOZODONT. Every lady who has ever
used it, proclaims 1t a perfect antidote to
dental decay. Pure teeth are essential to a
pure breath. and both are enjoyed by all
who resort to this agreeable, wholesome.
and invaluable vegetable compound.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-01-12
The Ruddy River

of life is the blood. From ii the system
receives all its material of growth and re-
pair. II bathes every tissue of the BODY.
How necessary. then. that the blood should
be kept pure and rich. DIR. Pieree's Cold
IN Medical Discovery is the great blood
food and blood purifier. II is a sovereign
remedy for all diseases due to impoverished
blood, consumption. bronchitis. weak lungs.
scrofula. influenza. and kindred diseases.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-01-12

Professor Fowler. who lectured in Buffalo
Wednesday evening on Love in Marriage, "
said that. as Cupid Is blind. the choice of
partners should be made before love begins.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-01-12

The announcement of the marriage of
Europe Hamlin, wealthy citizen of Gin
cinnati, 10 Mrs. Gibbons. sister Of Mrs.
Mrs. Hannibal G. Hamiin, will come in the
nature of a surprise In local society circles
The wedding takes place tomorrow at the
Hamlin mansion. just east Of town, and the
newly married couple will sail for Europe
next Saturday.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-01-12

Throat all seldom gets well Of itself, but
deepens until il undermines the constitu-
ton, wastes away health, strength and
flesh. and finally fastens itself on the lungs.
completing the wreck and ruin of the whole
man. DIR. Bigelow's Positive Cure Is the
only safe. sure and speedy remedy for
coughs, colds and all throat and lung dis
eases. Sold at 50 cents and 81. Pleasant
to take and safe for children.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-01-12
SCOTS EMUI SION Of PURE

Cod Liver Oil, with Hypophoaphites, 10
Excellent in Lung Troubles.
DR.. Enoch Galloway. LaGrange, Ga,
says: Il have used ScOtt's Emulsion with
wonderful success in all Lung troubles, also
ind ii has no equal in Summer Diarrh9a Of
ehildren y
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-01-12

In the National House of Representatives
there are ~ Johns, % Jameses, 40 Williams,
81 Charleses, II Thomases and 10 Georges.