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San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-05-13
An Established Success The Largest
Advertisers in the South.

1t would DO superhuous, Of course,
to "call attention" to the page adver
tisement which appears in this issue
of the Times Union of the Swift Spe'
cifc Company. This is no experiment
with them, or an effort to thrust Il
new and worthless drug upon the
market This blood purifier has been
on the market for years, and grows
in favor and popularity each year,
aud calls forth continually scores and
hundreds OF Endorsements from those
uniorlunates who havo been relieved
and cured by its use Tho growth
of their business has been immense.
They now occupy an entire building
in one of the principal business blocks
in Atlanta, employing scores of men
and ship thousands of dollars worth
of their medicines TO all parts of The
United States and to foreign coun-
tries.
They nre bold advertisers. ranking
among the largest i'll the world, and
by far tho largest in the South. BY
this means they have made known
what they have, and its merits main
tain its popularity wherever intro
duced.
One lesson they teach the business
man, however. Some imagine that
they or their business are too well
known to need any advertising This
company, which is not only extensive
advertisers, having spent annually
thousands of dollars for the past
twenty years, ranking also among the
shrewdest advertisers. make no abate-
ment in it, but increase rather than
diminish their expenditures in this
line and in the same territory. They
also testify to the superiority Of
advertising. Jacks0n-
rite, Fid., Times Union.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-05-13

Senator Blair made speech last
Monday on his proposed constltu'
tional amendment prohibiting the
manufacture or SAFE Of alcoholic IL
quors Ms beverages, FL says it is the
great question OF the tines and he
wants tuc Rrpuh "a Tty to come
ont squtrry ~ myor % it, Blhirs
polite, are not 10 ou, liking, neither
do We on ,orso his oiucational bill,
but We shake With Au on his afore-
snid amendment, Wnsky drinking
will never be stopped in this country
until such an amendment becomes
tho law of the charlottesville
Chronicle,
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-05-13
lie Declined With Thanks.

81. Geo" in the Pittshurg Dispatch.
am afraid the incident Of the
time when Adjutant General Guth-
RE declined to drink with Govonor
Pattison is not rs fresh al il might
be, but it is good enough 10 Iisk...cs
pecially as they both acknowledged
it recehtly 1t happened at the time
the Governor elect sent for Colonel
Guthrie 90 oiter him the pOsit.ou Df
Adjqtaat General he rendered him
tbs position ani az the same time,
- that thsy might compare views,
pg2ae6.isd " give Colonel Guthrie
hia own notions II the seeds - thc
srfV.ca Prominently h1 spoke Of
ilr pfssslsurs II shrinking among the
1ffi.~sl. zGd i..s bs.i ihfuau,s 4 must
have an ihs Gea. SuilrLlT. a.
tboagh u l,s,i ja-, "-c.sIsi - aII 20
he worth vir'r 60 tlsv brlFa L.
wen; zrv fafiis,s. is- .r'.s-.'-., e.s-lt
~ L. ia.alsua s-,u.yi4L ...l4r. o. 81.
tbr grr='lsn:
-i,s ii,r say. Co Ga'hrc. 81 yau
issas
-F. .-- --aiiy. rrsp.nisigu-
..--y "iial ] Aar-
60 is lasi uae. ihsaa
-
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-05-13
Bocchcr lectured at Northampton,
Mass, recently.
CURE FOR PILES.

Piie, are frequently preceded hy sense
Of weight In ths hack. looms and lower part
Of the abdomen. causing the patient To- sup
Toss De hrs sur,o affection ~ tlu hidu,ys OF
n,i.hhOriug o. ANS &, times. symptoms
81 indigestion arc present tlatul.rHy uu.s-i.
Ness of toe stomach. ,tc. '.uis,sr.. like
Precipitation. pr0iuring very di,Hgsr..h.r
itching. after getting VAIN lisa common AT
trudant Blind. Bleeding md lIchiuZ Piles
Weld at once 90 she application ui Br lio-
...nko,s Pile Remedy. which aets directly
upon the parts affected. absorbing al, Ju-
mors. allayinE the intense itching and e.
!e1ting F..cn,sI.vui cure. Trio,. 30 erli,>.
AidrtSs. The pr Busauk8 Masielu- co..
Pigua O. Sold Sy Il FIoNvr
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-05-13
''SKAkY."
THE zICzAG METHODS EN-
PLOYED BY MERCEhARY
MEN.

II lisa notable fact that the people OF Atlanta ana
elsewhere are beginning to be thoroughly cohV'ho'
ed tina, gorthie. compounds become "ThHky' Al
all new Innovations, while an honest pr'p"ra'io"
never fears oppo iton. We do not propose I" wipe
cut" Others as the field for operation Is large ana
we accord 20 ono and all the same privilege we Gu
10y. We are not far lost to business prn 'ipleS
as to donounou any other remedy 80 fraud or I'M
Ita,on or as containing Il vegetable poison, the Ell
Iects Of whlch are horrible to contemplate lhe
alarm need mol be sounded Tor there Is ample room
for oil declining anti potash, pine Top sop water
compounds.
II one bottle OF II. II. II. IL more valuable IN ltS
effects than half dozou OF any other preparation,
wew,n't act mad about II. lfien bottles OF Is. "
~ cures case Of blood poison which others could
not cure at ALL 1t 1ny prGves that u. n r. Is Tar the
hss eli
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-05-13

While money is close, wages and prices
low, expenses should be cut down in every
household Economy the watch word for
Mothers, head off Doctor bills, by always
Lccpiug in the house. Ia bottle of nr Boz
snnku's Cough and Lung Syrup. Stops
Cough instantly. relieves Consumption,
cures Group and pain in the Chest in one
night II is Just the remedy for hard times.
Price 40 cts. and ~ 90. Samples fce6.
Sold by GU@GoEy ~ LANHoN.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-05-13
Cheaper aud Better than Lard.

The "IIousekccper, Minneapolis Mimi,
is Publishing q series Of articles on Ameri-
can Cooking oil, Win y il made of Cotton
Seed Oh, refined and then refined again.
This vegetable oil, whic is a substitute for
lard. mu;h more wholesome and cheaper, is
far better than lard for any purpose in cook
ing and requires ahout one third ~ much in
quantity. Those who want lslrn something
of this new thing under the sun should send
for specimen copy (free) to BUCKEYE
PrBIIsuING Co, Minneapolis, MINI.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-05-13
100 Doses One Dollar

IL Inscparahly connected with Hoods Sarsa'
parllla, and istue Of no other medicine. II Is
an unanswcrablc argument as to strength ana
economy, while thousands tcslliy 10 us suPs'
rlor Od.purifylng and 6ircnsihcning quar-
ties. Abottle Of Hoods Sarsaparlla contains
100 doses and will last month, while DINERS
will average % last not over week. Hence
Tor economy, buy Hoods sarsapafilia'
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-05-13
Ruby has been elected the county
seat of Fisher county.


Everybody knows the virtues of Wild
Cherry aud Tar rs a relief and cure for All
affections OF the throat and lungs, COM
bined with these two ingredients are few
simple healing remedies in tho composition
of DR.. Bosanko's Cough and Lung Syrup,
making it just the article you always have in
the house for coughs, colds, Group and bron
chtis Price 80 cents and ~ 90. Sold by
Gregory Il Lnwhon.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-05-13

The Knights of Labor have a groe t
many serious grievances against the
Gould system that the pubic know
nothing about. The ''gre.t corpora
ton" is not the innocent little thing
so me people say it is,-Georgetown
Sun.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-05-13
Found at Last !

Alter many years Of patient re>esrch and chem
zeal investigation IN the vegetable world there has
been discovered aud perfected .alutlle compound
tonic, agreeable in taste, pleasant in acton AID
highly beneficial In results 1t forms on" OF the
most valuable lOnics aud cOrrec ives offered IL
the public II is especially adapted to any lesion
of the hebatiJ, gastric - rtVal functions arising
trum scdsutary occupation, exposure 20 might air,
or any other exciting cause IT, freedom from any
mineral constituent makes IL more desirable a,
household remedy This valuable prrparatop l.
tie celebrated Home SCnatly Cordial
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-05-13

When irritation Of the throat causes
tickling cough, uso Rcd Star Cough Cure,
which VIII oiIect immediate and permanent
relief. Ono OF BrooklyG's Board OF Health
officers recommends II NJ purely yegcu''
bic aud perfectly harmless. Price 2bcts.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-05-13
A Millionaire.

"All tho hoalth enjoy, and even my
life, may say, Is in consequence of Sim
mons Liver Regulator. ! would not take
81 coo. COO for my interest in that medicine.
"W. ". WILSON, Lecturer Florida
State Grange"
Millions of ug arc bilious. We ara bill
GUS race. Half Of as ARE born bilious, with
predispositIon TO dyspepsia The best
known remedy for bilonsness and indiges-
ton is Sim mons Liver Regulator. II has
stood the test Of time.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-05-13

SMITHS BILE BEANS restore the appetite.
prevent blllOusness and dyspepsia, strength
en- the system and purify the yod, and will
positively prevent chills and fever. One bean
Is dose. There are twenty doses in bot
tie Sold by druggists at 25 cents per bottle.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-05-13

In SosrRr-ur sir: AG.r Ter ,.nrs ofsrrat
suiie ing from ind fsysfiuu or dyspepsia uI great
prDstraunu aud hrituu-rr.>. .rIrrr3 kidney, and
cop .fipniinn. have been Gated poe 'uuE bottles 81
ytgr ies.0u F,EHr, sut sr. nos eel mau
EEE g.. O.. DAVIS. Eld. " D.. Church. south.
$50 D TalHalI So. Atlanta Bs.
ssld jv pru-s 'i-. 60 cent. sud SI Cd. per bottle
Fr,par,- ly Dr. ~. E.s'gy. Atlanta. Ua
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-05-13
For the FAEE PREss,
WHEN NV PILGRIMAGE ~ DER.

Father grant this boon, | pray thee
Ere my spirit takes its Hight,
Grant that angels gather near mo
In their Hpotloss robes OF white
wbon have fulalled my mission,
Aud my pilgrimage is DER
Time their harps to heavenly strains,
10 waft me 10 celestial shores
Father, sister, brother, singing
A bright. triumphant, happy strain
Till my spirit can no longer
From the heavenly choir remain
X. IL.
San MARCOS, May {, 1886.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-05-13
4 CARD.

t-r5lft.H- 81 ga-'L. E,rrH1s vrHsHa-. rz.' E.-rs.
i-.s IS a1sub.oa. &C.. aiT .sri rsr.ra r.st a.u
-=re y,r FEFF pFCHAErr Tas. -..a. r.--I.
~. li-sr.-r-I 90 q s.--.a-I-r .a s.r.a N-.-s.
,sai z -,I--,if-r-lrf r-s...r. .a .rr. a5-.sa To-
IsE,~. .rI..a H. ". f.r. ,r#. .. H.r
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-05-13
BIIE BEANS.

We do not recommend Bile Beans y to cure
all the Ills human nature is heir to, but we
know they arc superior in every respect as a
cathartic and corrcCtor of the liver, to pills
and LIQUID liver regulators One bean is
dose. They do not grippe, Scl;cn the stomach
or weaken the system. Try tn IN once ana
you will never be without them. Sold by drug
gistS and medicine dealers ut % cents Ooltle'
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-05-13
LEMON ELIXER.
4 Christian Editors FXppTiCncC,

Rev. q. z. iyu-a. publisher ur 10" American
Christian Advocate, 81 TuIiug CHAM. writes trnvr.
AL over the State my irrud, saw thyg fira Dr. Moo
lry's LruuH EUXcr a most excellent Ngl.Ciu, Nv
buukkecpcr an! foreman both use u 10 plac. o. cal
umpI rl!ls. et.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-05-13

st Jacobs Oil deadens pain and makes
the lame walk. Major Arnold, of tho Dc
cdental Hotel, San Francisco, Cal, was
completely cured of rheumatism by It's use
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-05-13
TARRANT'S
5 ( | | Ter
LpEnlElT,

a n elegant, 'tllcacious,
pleasant apcrieut in t h p
torn Of II powder, produc
ing when dissolved in wa
EXhi!aratir% EiGyr'
Druught recOnu-
'irnded by nGr hes. ply
iciarS rs a '"..npIe aud
agreeable remedy. Itlure.
e Constipation 'ara- iuai
g"stioU, cure '.}sr Jln.
cure. PILES, Z FEE. ta.r'
barn, cures Ick- ! fdd-
lrh". cures lIvrr COM
plant. cures sick rOmach
and gently urges all tie
EXcretory organs to a
proper action. IL should
he fOu d in every hOuse-
traveller. SOFT By Drug
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-05-13

am satisfied that Tongaline has done me
more good than any other medicine l have
ever used. Henry Boworman, Post Master,
Kennard, Wash. Co., Neb.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-05-13

is ancient times the Rain Of Gilrad was Of great
reputc and eagerly sought for IN modern time.
that which pleasantly restores luo strength s found
in Home Sauntlyc Cordial.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-05-13

Danger A neglected cold or cough may
lead to Pneumonia, Consumption or other iatal
cold as BY magic. Best lhing for dyspepsia, in.
digestion, sick hcadur'!. ,s 'r.gsauds testify
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-05-13

"woH. how do you do, Ma'am'
I'M clad 10 SEQ yoV, Manni.
Johnny bowed in his finest style
And smiled his very poltost smile
'My mother sent me over 10 say III,
How old are you, II You please, today
sydney Dayre, in st Nicholas for March
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-05-13

Abilene will adopt the electric fire
alarm system.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-05-13

put on your hat NY boy, and 80
And make your prottiest bow, aud say
That your Mamma would like TO kGo"
How old Mrs. weathorly IL today
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-05-13

Sam Jones and Sam Small have
begun work at Baltimore.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-05-13

Efforts are being made to estahiisI
a telephone exchange at Bry %
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-05-13

Exhausted Nitslity. Nervo II aud Physical 'ehiI,
ity Premature Decline in Man. Errors Of Youth, and
the untold mi,crieS resulting from indiscretioh
or excuses A book for every man, young, midlc.
aged and old. II contains l25 prescriptions Tor All
acute aud chronic diseases each one Of which Ia in-
valuable. So found by the author. whose cXper-
renee for % years il such probably never before
fell to the lot of any physician. 3 pages pound IN
beautiful French Muslin, embossed covers, ln'l giIt
guaranteed to be a inar work in every sense lhan
any other work sold in this country tor 80 3D. or the
money will be refunded III every instance. Price,
only 81 90 postpaid. Illustrative samples free TO
any body, send now Gold medal trdcd the au-
thor by the National Medical Association, To the
resident Of which, the Hon, p. \. Bssell and as.
sociate officers OF the Board the reader Is respectful
ly referred.
The Science Of Life is worth more 20 the young
and middle aged men If this generation ihsn all th"
gold mines OF California and the silver mines oil New
ada oomhned.~-S. Chronicle.
The Science OF Life points cut the rocks and
quicksandc which tn constitution and homes oil
many a Young man have been fatally wrecked -
Manchester Mirror.
The Science Of Life ia OF greater valuc than all the
medical works published in this country Tor the
paSt fftt years Ntlants Constitution.
The Science Of Life Is a snpgrb ard ma~'cri treat
isc on nervous and physical debility Detroit Free
Ptcss
There is no member Of society to whom The
Science Of lie will not he eiul. whe her youh,
parent, guardian. instructor or clergyman r3is'-
naUt
address tho Peabody Medicul institute, or rr w.
H. Parker. M, Bullfnch Street, Boston, Mass &,
who may be consulted sill Diseases requiring
skill! and experience. Chronic aud obstinate Dis
eases that have balicd the skill Of al! other ply
sicians a speciality. such treated successfully with
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O. Publisher 39 Pearl St. New York
OFFER, publisher of has made arrange
continue for 80 days only,
IT. 4 Ill q, publication of this whereby
~~n> made possible This presents the
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-05-13

They are catching ninety tons of
pickerel per week Mt Sandusky,
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-05-13

Mss Cleveland is said to be writ
ING IA book at Holland Patent.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-05-13

Rose Terry Cooke is visiting in
Boston.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-05-13

Mrs Hendricks IS al Monterey.
Cal
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-05-13

John McCulloughs estate is val
uod Mt S37.74759.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-05-13

Coal has been li~cover,iue.rS ant
Anna, Tom Green county
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-05-13

The father of Maggie Mitchell, who
died in Troy last week, was eighty
eight.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-05-13
lttt h:Gi.rg y,

1876 Lay Oi thr Last Min 'frl ...,......
IL MHrtlln
is Lacy al TIE Lake
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-05-13
An ERRAND.

sAS MARcos, May {, 1886
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-03-20
Loves Young Dream.

cit is beautiful song,n he said as
the flute like tones OF her voice and
the tum tum of the piano accompani-
ment died away in the frescoes of the
ceiling, shut I am not partial to secu
lar music. / love the grand old
hymns best"
Indeed % she said, as she ran
her fairy fingers lightly up and down
the seven octaves.
eyes, he exclaimed, enthusiastical-
ly, ''the grand old hymns for me-"
SWELL she murmured, as a rosy
blush stole over her damask cheeks
and the long silken lashes shaded the
bright and beautiful eyes, and sigh
as soft as the perfumed zephyr that
rustles the leaves in the outrageous
grove at eve when the diamond dew
drop trembles on the petals of the
modest rose slightly stirred her bos-
om, swell, / do not know that I can
blame you, for ! am rather fond of o
certain him myself
Then season offosculation ensu-
ed over which we regretfnlly drop the
curtain.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-03-20

TyHE undersigned respectfully informs the
L citizens of Martinsburg and Berkeley
county that he has opened Coal and Wood
Office and Flour and Feed Store at 60 Queen
Street, where all orders IN my line will re-
ceive prompt attention. | have put in pair
of Fairbanks new scales and all coal sold by
me will be weighed and full weight guar
anteed. Piedmont and Cumberland run of
mine, Fine and Lump Coal; also best quail
ty Nut and Egg anthracite coal always on
hand.
Farmers having Corn, Oats and Hay to sell
are solicited to see me before selling. Thank
ing the public for the liberal patronage ex-
tended me- and soliciting your further favors,
am respectfully yours,
jY24-iy. j. w ROE ERTS.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-03-20
ST CLAIR H0TKE,
MARTINSBURG. w VA

n HAVE refurnished this large aud commo-
L dious House--the leading Hotel of the
City. Parlor and all the chambers fitted
and furnished in frst-elass order. All ar
engagements and management orderly and
respectable. Table unexcelled. Summer
boarders accommodated. Transient travel
lers made comfortable by home-like atten-
ton. Kind and obliging employees In eve-
ry department Bath rooms in the house.
Families or person desiring board respectful
ly referred to Rev. r. Fl. Pitt. Hon. j. II.
Ge.dnger, DR.. J. A @. Hover Mr.. Frank
Thomas and other guests, citizens of Mar
tinsburg p. Il. DORSEY,
in 10 Proprietor.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-03-20
Anccd0tc of Arfemus Ward.

In the winter Of 1S60-6l Artemus
Ward was travelling as advance agent
for Ossian e. Dodge, and one day
entered the Office of the Citizen and
Gazette, at Urbana, Ohio, (where the
writer was at that time engaged as a
compisitor), to make arrangements
for advertising.
After chatting for some time with
the editor, Mr.. Joshua Saxton, ono of
the oldest newspaper men in the
State, and man of marble dignity,
the droll Snowman started to go but,
pausing at the door, he turned back
suddenly as if something had been
forgotten, and said:
"By the way, Mr.. Saxton, have you
got boy of-of--good moral char
acter?"
1t was with glow of pride that
the editor rubbed his hands and told
him that he had, for the youngest
apprentice was then up to his eyes
in the study of theology, and after
ward became a shining light in the
pulpit.
"You are certain, Mr.. Saxton, that
he has -ah--been carefully brought
up?" continued the humorist, with
great gravity.
ooh, yes / feel quite sure of it,
HE has no bad habits that you
know of?n
ooh, no; he's an exceptionally
good boy. In fact, he is model
boy. What do you want with hint"
swell, said Artemus slowly, his
face relaxing and sly grin graduals
ly creeping over his homely features,
I'D like to have him stick up few
bills for me.v
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-03-20

ed composifor arrived the bum se-
lected copy for him and bossed him
around, and there was no rebellion.
He wrote and set up several editori-
ais himself, and made up the outside
pages Of the paper in neat manner
and worked off two jobs, for which
S3.75 cash was paid. During the
day two subscribers paid in 81, and
all the money went into the strang.
er's pocket.
The editor was to be gone for two
days, and the man took such COM
plete possession that we believed in
his right, and did not kick. During
the day he got a hat and a pair of
boots the same way he got the
clothes, and he drank three quarts
of beer at our expense.
Prof Peters, circulars filed Sny-
der's hall that evening to overflow
ing, and it was the old bum who
stood at the door and took the mon
ey. When the last person had pass
cd in, the door-keeper slid into the
darkness, and the people sat there
for half an hour before they realized
that they had been duped Then
grand man-hunt was organized. But
it was too late. The bum had stol-
en- skiff and dropped down the
river. just ABOUT one hundred and
fifty dollars ahead of our town.