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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-04-01

No depressing effects from Red Star
Cough Cure. No nausea, no danger Of
poison. Safe, speedy, sure. Only twen-
ty-five cents.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-04-01

sumed at Pleasantville, Pa, with loss
of $4,000; and the Hecla Coal Works
at Mount Pleasant, Pa, were burned,
entailing loss of $50, 1000.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-04-01
Somewhat Severe.
Texas Siftings

le4aS Strings.
''I'll bet SO you haven't paid Mrs.
Flapjack for your last months
board" said Bill Yard to Tom An
Jerry, both students at the University
of Texas.
you are right. I offered to pay
but she wouldn't take it."
Chow was that?'
IT wanted her to take In payment
some of your notes of hand at 10 cents
on the dollar, but she said she would
rather have confederate money, old is
sue, and as I didn't have any, I could
not pay her."
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-04-01

A Burmese sword of honor, which
belonged to one of King TheebaWs
Ministers, has arrived at Edlnburg
from India. The hilt is piece OF
ivory, beautifully carved, and the
scabbard is of pure silver, and is arts
ticallv chased.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-04-01

Six gold medals have been given to
ST. Jacobs Oil at Worlds fairs and ex-
positions, for being the best pain-cure.
It is, itself, better than gold. 1t cures
rheumatism and every other pa inful
trouble. It never fails.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1886-12-23

Lau knew that unless she fired at
once she was lost-Arthur, too.
With these thoughts flashing through
her mind, she leveled her deadly weap-
on at the man, and, as sharp report
went ringing through the cabin, deep
groan and the sound of u heavy fall
came from the cellar.
But the creaking of the ladder show
ed that the other robber was about to
dare his fate, and he appeared above
the threshold, pistol in hand. But
Laura was too quick for him. a sec
ond report, and again came groan and
the sound of heavy fall.
The brave girl, overcome ut last,
sank to the floor just as her aunt came
rushing INTO the room, and the door of
Arthur's room opened and he appeared, &,
worn and ghost like, to inquire the
cause of the shots which had reused
him from his sleep.
Great heavens!' he cried, as he saw
Laura crouching on the floor. Are
yon hurt? Laura, my darling, speak to
me! Are you injuced?'
Perhaps in that moment of terror
Arthur Morris heart was revealed to
him, and he knew he loyed the niece of
this Arkansas hunter.
No, no. faltered the girl, rousIng
herself. Il am not hurt. But shot
two men in the cellar-and-and-'
But she could 60 no further, for her
eyed closed and she lbst consciousness.
Perhaps Arthur's kisses were more
etficacious in restoring her than her
aunt s dipperS of cold water. But the
faint was not very long one, and she
was soon able to tell the whole story of
the assault.
So there was quiet wedding in the
cabin one day in the early summer, and
the girl, who had so truly earned her
right to her husband, set out with HIM
on journey to comfortable home
within the borders of IcivlliZatlon,
where there was no danger of being
murdered by border desperadoes.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1886-12-23
PRACTICAL CHARITY.
What Philadelphia Relief Society
Accomplished with Twenty
Cents.

The wonderful effects of little or
ganized charity judiciously applied is
reported by one of the ward charity as
SoclationS. 4 destitute woman whose
husband was sick applied for relief,
and was given quarter of Il pound of
tea to start with. The next day she
was visited, and the society sent ply
sician to attend her husband, and en-
listed number of charitable organiza-
tions in the work of giving relief. In
three weeks the husband died and was
given a Christian burial by one Of the
societies which had been interested in
his case. Then employment was found
for the widow. Here the story of or
ganized charity ends and a romance
begins. In short time she called to
say that she was using her earnings to
get her wedding ring out of the pawn
shop. Then for some time nothing
more was heard of her, but when she
did come back it was to announce that
she had married her employer. had, been
on wedding trip to Europe, and de-
sired TO engage IA cook, The report
says that the newly welded couple
have eight people in their constant en-
ploy, and naiyely adds: This work
cost oar association just twenty cents. ,
That was certainly very cheap, but ii is
doubtful whether the ward society can
guarantee as happy returns with every
twenty cents, and all i'll one wear.
Something, OF course, must depend up
on the widow IhladelDhfd LCdqer.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1886-12-23

4 Provisions.
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CURRANTS and BAKING RAISINS.
EyAPOR ArED PEACHES & PEARS.
ALMONDS and ASSORTED NUTS.
An exceptionally fine line of PURE CON
FECTlONERY ut CITY PRICES.
CLEAG CANDY TOYS.
MOLASSES CANDY Cor YaGy) MADE BY
OURSELVES, ALWAYS FRESH.
CALIFORNIN FRUIT canned and Eyap-
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PURE HONEY in pint and quart jars.
NEW BUCKwHEAr FLOUR. Roller pro
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CRANBERRIES, Sound and Tirm.
PLAIN and FANCY CRACKERS
FINEST FULL CREAM CHEESE.
PURE SUGAR TABLE SYRUPs.
4 full line of NEW CANNED, GOODS.
PURE WHITE ROCK CANDY SYRUPliiu
half gallon and one gallon cans.
PURE MAPLESYRUP in quart and hall
gallon cans.
FINE, FRAGRANT.TEAS.
PURE SPICES. You can depend on our
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Ii IS strictly pure.
FRESH SHELL OYSTERS opened to order
ALL OURSTOCK Is NEW AND
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EB CALL ON Us FOR
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Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-10-09

A cool, moist soil is best for ber-
ries of all kinds. You can secure
this by heavy mulching.
Ducks, after commencing to lay,
drop one egg very regularly every
twenty-four hours, almost invariably
alter night.
Rice pudding Two quarts milk
one-half teacup rice, one teacup SUI
gar, one teacup raisins, butter size
of an egg, nutmeg. Bake two hours.
The tomato is the only garden vege-
table that succeeds better without
the richness Of the soil Of the gar
den. The large growth of vines
makes the fruit larger and more La
BILE to rot.
Toothache; Pulyerize about equal
parts Of common salt and alum. Get
as much cotton as will fill the tooth,
damp it, put in it the mixture and
place it in the tooth, This is also q
good mixture for cleansing teeth.
We can never rid our gardens of
purslane by merely hoeing up the
old plants. They mature millions Of
seeds, which will terminate even
when green. Either destroy , the
young plants, or prevent the seeds
from growing by frequently stirring
the soil.
Neat window curtains are mnde Of
unbleached domestic, bound with
strips Of cretonne four inches wide
Out lambrequin Of cretonnc. bind
with common derss braid, color to
match cretonne. Add tasseIs made
of many colors of double crewel.
Put all the pieces Of bread that
are left each day in n pan and dry
them in n moderate oven. They may
be beaten fine in a mortar and put
away in jars for breading and pud-
ding. They are useful for sitting
over creased cake pans to prevent
the cake from adhering.
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whatever Mr.. Brown does.'

whatever Mr.. Brown does
oh certainly, certainly cried the
delighted widow. so long as yeu
ain't'
Quite such a villain as | appeared
to be, chr laughed Moore. And
you shall have complimentary copi, 5
Of all my productions.
We'll, since there amt nobody to
arrest, I'll bid you good afternoon
remarked the policeman, in lofty do.
tiance OF Murray's Grammar; and
be bowed himself out, while Mrs.
Benson, leading the way herself to
the sitting-room, invited the gentle
men to rest bit,' while completing
the arrangements in regard to her
prospective lodger.
Mr.. Moore took possession of his
room the next day. Mrs. Benson's
bank book remained undisturbed,
and her savings gained monthly.
Messrs. Moore and Brown are two
of the brightest stars on the staff of
the 1hAnderer, and Mrs. Benson has
never been tempted to repeat the
dangerous experiment OF eavesdrop-
ping, but stoutly maintains that she
always did and always will consider
her two dodgers as the two very
incest, cleverest gentlemen in the
whole city, 7ad-Bits.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-10-09

A miser once had lump Of gold
which he kept buried in the ground
and went to look at every day. One
day he found it gone and began to
tear his hair in great distress over
his loss. A neighbor seeing him
said spray, do not grieyeso. Bury
stone in The hole, and fancy that
it is gold, and it will do You just as
much good, for you made no use Of
the gold while you had it,
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ROBIN AND I.
MARGARET +. sANGsTER.

Sweet, SWEET it fell through the evening
dew,
A song that was old from singer new.
A dear little robin with scarlet vest,
Was bidding good night to the sun in the
west.
sweet, sweet was the strain Of the cherry
bird,
AS its quiyering cadence the glad air STIR
red.
He seemed to say, so that all might hear.
'sOh, the world is bright, and my mate is
dear;
And love to fly on fearless wing,
And love, love to sing, to sing"
Yes. my robin. and so do 1.
With a song that is fain to reach the sky.
The world is bright and my home is fair.
And the love of my Father is everywhere
And so i have never complaint 10 make,
As from morn to even my way take.
But ever and only this word to say
s'Thank God for the gift of another day.
When you and /, little bird, are done
With all our singing beneath the sun.
There will yet be others our notes to raise.
And I'LL the earth with the Makers praise.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-10-09

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Of friend, and they we're introduc-
ed. A few months after he asked
her to marry him, and she said Yes.
A few hours after they were married
and not until then he learned that
she was worth $4,000.
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The Mysterious ledger,
(o)
BY EMILY H. HoUaH.
BY EMILY H. HoUdH.

II don't like it! and the more /
think of it the worse it seems !" so
liloquized Mrs. Benson, letting her
sewing fall in her lap for q moment.
L made up my mind that there was
mystery about him from the first.
and now that the brigandish look
ing young Teller has taken to visiting
him and acting so queer. It's get
ting really dangerous. That comes
of being lone widow woman with
no protector I'm sure, when he
came here SO pleasant and civil, and
offered good price for the room,
and didn't mind if the accommoda-
tions weren't first-class. / could never
have been expected to imagine-
A vigorous pull at the door-bell
interrupted the lady's musings; and
jumping up all in a flutter, she hur
ried out into the hall. A tall, slen-
der young man with piercing black
eyes and long, waving hair, and car
rying somewhat bulky paper roll,
stood before her.
Mr.. Brown in? Don't trouble
yourself to call him-I'll go right
up
Mrs. Benson fell helplessly back,
and the visitor mounted the stairs
with ponderous strides. A door
above opened and shut, and after
hesitating irresolutely in the hall for
moment, the landlady, in a state of
increased perplexity, returned to her
sewing.
The subject of her soliloquy-a
prepossessing man ofthirty or there
abouts, giving the name of Brown
had engaged room in the house
about twomonths before, as q lodger,
simply. His pay was prompt, his
hours and manners unexceptionable,
and his wants few-and the good
lady's heart had quite warmed to-
ward him. After while, however,
he fell into the habit Of staying out
late; when they met incidentally, in
the hall, or on the stairs, his passing
solutions were,to the widows sensi-
tive ear, an element Of mystery !;
and lately, he had been receiving
frequent and protracted visits from
the stranger she had just admitted
Once or twice she had tip-toed up
stairs after him, and listened at
the door, but failing to catch any
thing ineligible, and fearing detec
ton, she had been obliged to retreat
unenlightened.
Il can't consider it my duty to let
this goson any longerl' she said at
last, resuming her meditations.
There's no knowing what dreadful
plot may be Matched in my house. !
might be arrested, too, as an accom-
plice. It's well | thought of that
closet-the good for nothing villainsI
I'll circumvent 'em yes, and get Q
reward, perhaps, for furnishing the
information.
Inspired by these mingled ideas
Mrs. Benson once more laid aside
her sewing and stole softly up stairs
Thereon adjoining that other lodgel
contained closet built against the
partition wall, from which some o
the plaster had fallen, leavinga small
crack Creeping cautiously in, Mrs
Benson got down on her knees and
applied her ear to the wall. Pres
emily she heard Nh, Browns voice
Yes, that win do--leaves no trace
for suspicion. Did you use poison
'Poisonp gasped the eavesdror
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-10-09

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Laid imediately on q blot it takes a
out without leaving trace behind.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-10-09

Among the new industries Of the
South is to be the manufacture Of
castor oil. A Florida firm is now
preparing 800 acres to be planted in
castor beans, and next fall they pro
pose TO build an oil mill.
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:. i thought he looked like vii

Brown jocularly.
oh, the regulation kind--Italian
with jeweled handle I left it
there, so as to implicate the lover,
you see; then had the girl abducted
and carried to lonely house on the
moors. / hope she feels comfortable
-ha hal hap
'Merciful powersp choked Mrs.
Benson. That's the girl they adj
vertised for in yesterdays Herald !
To think what awful characters I've
been harboring and abettingl It's
lust miracle that I'm alive to tell
of itr
well, she heard next. How about
the will and jewelsp
They're secured, III make di-
vision tomorrow
Not forgetting me, I hope 7 laugh
ed Brown. And does that wind up
the nlotp
Not quite. / have one more
scheme to develop
why what Unsuitable fellow you
are Is it another murderg
No; want to secure an easy, un-
suspicious body of middle age to act
as duenno for the heiress. One with
small bank-account that I can with
draw after | have her safe, and then
have it given out that she has moved
into the country That diverts sus-
picion again, you see.'
YES, very clever youare coming
on, Moore | How will you manage
that point?'
'Oh, I'll come in carriage with
an invitation for her to spend the
evening with some friend then if
she becomes suspicious and makes
any trouble, I'll fix her with a lit
tie distilled Sleep I'm bound to
have her, nolens volens.
'First-rate !! only don't make the
dose too big !, said Brown with
blood-curdling laugh.
I'll look out for that and--I tell
you what, Brown
well, what? don't keep q fellow in
suspensep
I've hit upon the middle,aged per-
son-your worthy landladyI'
Mrs. Benson's heart stood still.
How did the wretch find out that she
had little money? Breathlessly
she listened for the next words
sHa! hal hap roared the ledger.
You'll blossom out into a first-class
body snatcher, Moore Really you
are credit to the professionl what
would the poor woman think If she
should chance to overhear us y
Il believe she considers me sus-
picious sort of "a character as it is,by
the sidelong looks she casts at me
every time 7 call lately said Moore.
But regard that idea as a genuine
stroke of inspiration, Brown. I'll
step in and have look at my victim
before l go, and also see if | can ar
range with her for
Mrs. Benson could endure it no
longer. The only safety for her prop
erty or life was to have these cold
blooded conspirators arrested with
out delay-before they left the house
Rising dizzily to her feet, she totter-
ed from the room and softly closed
the door. In her perfuberation she
failed to hear the door Of the other
room open at the same instant. The
upper hall was narrow and dark ;
and plunging forward toward the
head Of the stairs, she ran violently
against something-heard stifed
| exclamation-an found herself seiz-
ed by strong pair of arms
Murder murderp shrieked the
landlady, Historically.
Hush, madam !, spoke the visitors
voice. 'We are only
"Oh, I know it ALI" gasped his
struggling captive. "Let me 60
you asasssinator, you distilled sleep
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fashion.

Mrs. Benson had succeeded in pick
ing herself up, the streetdoor was
burst open, and policeman's aston
ished eyes took in the scene. The
landlady on one hand her face cover.
ed with Precipitation and dust, and
giving vent to shrek after shrek
with as much persistence and rapid
tv as her breath would allow--and
the conspirators on the other, scarce
able to stand in their excess of mer-
riment, holding their hands to their
sides, convulsed with paroxysms of
laughter
What's the muss here? = demand
ed the public guardian.
Arrest those two Williams right
awayl' sputtered Mrs. Benson, gasp
ing for breath.
Arrest 'em r echoed the officer, as
Brown and Moore went off into
another CONFUSION. What for?'
what forT sobbed the landlady.
"A nice reliable set you police are, to
be surel Here they've gone and
murdered somebody, and carried off
that girl the papers are advertising
for, as well as a lot of money, and
oh, dear ?'-wringing her hands
they were calculating to attack me,
d lone widow woman, and distill me
to sleep, and take away my hard
earnings, and carry me off to take
care of that young girl 7 and her
overweight imagination found vent
in second burst of tears.
What does she mean, anyhow 2
asked the officer. hopelessly mysti
fed.
Just wait till / get my breath 7
.choked Moore, with renewed burst
Of merriment.
'Distill her to slice Lob, hold mel
exploded his friend, following suit.
'Ain't you going to arrest them be-
fore they murder me ~ demanded
Mrs. Benson, hopping her face with
her apron.
Just hold on till hear their side
of the storyp replied the officer,
grinning. Come, what's the row
aboutN He turned to Brown.
Suppose we go in here and sit
down-I'll make it all clear in two
minutes replied the ledger, as he
made motion to enter the sitting
room.
NO, you don't!' shrieked Mrs.
Benson, plunged forward. MY bank
book is in there, in the right hand
bureau drawer, and I amt going to
be robbed before my own face and
eyes Beside, they'd like as not
jump out of the window and get
away-that's the way they always
dop
Controlling his disabilities with
difficulty, Brown held the opened
roll Of Ms. toward the officer.
This will solve the mystery he
said. My friend, Mr.. Moore, has
lately become attached to the staff
of a local paper, and is at present
composing a thrilling romance forts
columns. He has been in the habit
of bringing the several instalments
to me, for revision and criticism, and
it occurred to him to-day, rs we
were talking over the plot, that it
would be good idea to have my
landlady figure as one of the subord
mate characters. That is the entire
extent Of our conspiracyp
But how did she get wind of it p
asked the perplexed officer
housekeeping, ofcoure There's
vacant room next to mine, with
a closet in it; and we were talking
over the subject somewhat animated
ly. We came out into the entry at
the same time that she did, and ran
against her in the dark My friend
instinctively caught hold of her, but
she pulled away, and being close by
the head of the stairs. the rest can
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-03-06
Rare Fun on Ro llers i.

Manager Harvey has as an attraction a,
his rink this evening in silver cake dish,
which is to be given as prize, chances
for which will be given to all purchasers
of admission tickets The childrens bon
bon prize party is in process this after
noon, and the little ones are present in
full force. Mrs. Harvey devotes her at
tention particularly to these afternoon
entertainments, so that the children are
as well cared for as if playing in the nur-
sery at home. There ahould be large
attendance out tonight to encourage
Manager Harvey in his commendable en-
deavor to elevate the sport of roller
skating, He has made it rule that no
hard looking or Objectionable character:
shall be admitted to the rink un der any
consideration.
Thursday evenings entertainment al
the rink was well attended A great dea
of interest was manifested in the boys
mile race, which proved very exciting
Steve Miller was the winner in 4.4O. Tn,
drawing for the ice pitcher was conduct
ed by three gentlemen previously chosen
by the audlence-Messsrs. G. E. Lam
bert, Frank WEIGH and John Holmes
Chas Buncher drew the lucky number
The drawing was fairly conducted, ant
while every one present envied Mr..
Buncher in his good luck, none doubted
the fact that he was justly entitled to the
nriZe