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The Bozeman weekly chronicle. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1883-1889, 1886-12-29
FOUND IN THE EDITORS DRAWER.
Quaint Anecdotes Cleverly Told-GhOsts
Who Newer Cuss,

Quaint Anecdotes CleVerly TOId-GhOsts
Who Never Cuss.
/ The question to Lethe Sayles, when she was
upon the witness stand, as TO, whether or not
she believed in ghosts, in one-ef Miss MUIR
frees stories, reminds me of a dialogue l once
heard between lawyer and witness in In
dependence, Jefferson county, Mo. One of
the James gang" as the band of robbers
were called, who for few years previous to
that time, 1881, had committed numerous
crimes in that portion of the state, was on
trial for participation in what was known as
the "Glendale train robbery" Mrs. -, a
witness for the state, testified that on the
night before the robbery occurred she saw
the prisoner and heard him talking to her
husband about the proposed robbery. Upon
her cross-examination the following dialogue
took place:
Q.-NOw, Mrs. -, tell us again how you
happened to see the prisoner upon the even
ing in question,
A. He come to the house long in the fust
part of the eyenin', an asked me where was
my old man. / said outdoors someeTs, an he
went out to find him. Bime-by l lowed I'd
better see if he'd found him; an when | got
outdoors l Eeerd voices in the com patch, an
L "clIJ dlOllS SJlll lkb, All IDOhtI
through the fence. | was a couple o fence
corners from 'em. Twas light as day, most.
Q-You saw them distinctly
A.-Yaas.
Dwell, Mrs. -, | want to know you
believe in ghoSts-in spOoksl
A-Waal, don know as it's any o. your
business what believe.
"You must answer the question:" said the
judge,
Avail then, do. I've seen 'em.
Q..-Your,housa issaid to be haunted, isn'tit2
A-Yaas,
Q.-And ghosts have been seen walking
about outside 10y yourself and your family!
A-Yaas.
o. thoughtso. Now can you swear that
it wasn't ghosts that you saw and heard out
in the corn field that evening!
A.-Yaas, | can.
Q.-Well, how doyou know!
A.-Cause they war a-cussin. I've seen an
heerd ghosts, but never ghosts as cuss
The Bozeman weekly chronicle. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1883-1889, 1886-12-29

1t is now evident that congress will
have no reason to fight the Cinnabar &
Cooke City railroad bill, on account of
the buffalo hereafter. 1t Is rumored
that the bison have gone out of the
Park and have been exterminated by
hunters
The Bozeman weekly chronicle. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1883-1889, 1886-12-29

The great Campbell divorce case Of
England, one of the filthIest of trials
ever made public, is over with, and the
parties to it are held guiltless. There
must be some robust liars in England, as
well az rotten lords.
The Bozeman weekly chronicle. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1883-1889, 1886-12-29

With unusual prodigality we invested
fifteen cents in a holiday Puck, and
hastily turned to Keppler's picture of
Mrs Cleveland. Keppler is undoubtedly
a great cartoonist, but rs a portrait paint
rr he is not such a success.
The Bozeman weekly chronicle. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1883-1889, 1886-12-29

The st. Paul laily Globe was submerg-
ed in glory on Christmas by publishing
an edition Of twenty-eight pages on tinted
book paper and illustrated by innumer-
uIlp cuts
The Bozeman weekly chronicle. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1883-1889, 1886-12-29

The San Francisco messenger boys
struck for higher wages and were sue
cpssrul.
The Bozeman weekly chronicle. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1883-1889, 1886-12-29

The Manitoba right of way bill has
PASSED the house. and undoubtedly 90
through the senate with the same speed.
The Bozeman weekly chronicle. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1883-1889, 1886-12-29

Congress adjourned on Thursday for
two weeks.
The Bozeman weekly chronicle. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1883-1889, 1886-12-29

The new governor will not come TO
Montana for month or two.
The Bozeman weekly chronicle. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1883-1889, 1886-12-29

WILL You SUFFER with Dyspepsia and
Liver Complaint Shiloh's VitaIizer is
is guaranteed to cure you. Sold by G..
Van Dusen.
The Bozeman weekly chronicle. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1883-1889, 1886-12-29
THE ELECTRIC LIGHT.

THE ELECTRIC LIGHT.
It has been but a short time since the
City Council passed an ordinance grant
ing the privilege to light the city of
Bozeman to.the Bozeman Electric Co. the
work has been pushed as fast as men
could do it and the people are anioxusly
waiting to see it successfully carried out
In the meantime they do not lose sight
of the striking display made in the dry
goods line by Raleigh Lamme & Co., who
always have something to meet the
popular demand at this season Of the
year and all are fairly electrified at the
low prices made on all their different
lines. An elegant display of ladies dress
patterns are now being shown at prices
greatly reduced; We do not propose to
carry over a single patterns this season;
all are marked in plain figures without
regard to cost. The line OF holiday
goods shown this year is the handsomest
ever shown in Bozeman consisting of
Plush cases, soft plush goods, Toilet cases,
Cuff boxes, shaving sets, manicure sets.
Baby sets and Perfume cases in endless
variety and all who have seen them ex-
claim how beautiful and so reasonable in
price.
We are offering in our Cloak depart !
ment some striking bargains as, this, like
the balance of our immense stock must
go. Nothing is more appropriate for a
Christmas present to a lady than an ele-
CANT Pl usL coat or Newmarket we have
some choice styles in chiIdrens cloaks !
left yet and they too must go.
Our Carpet rooms are very attractive
as they contain handsome patterns in
Two'plys, Tapistrys, Body Brussels and
Velvets; a handsome DISPLAY of Smyrna
Rugs is made.
And complete line of window shades
heavy draperies is carried in fact every
thing pertaining to this ne of house
goods
Now that the holidays are near at
hand is the time of secure the choice
things in our stock and we assure you we
will do our best to please you,
RAJ ETEH ANNIE e. (tn
The Bozeman weekly chronicle. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1883-1889, 1886-12-29
Terms OF subscription:
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All subscriptions will be discontinued AT inc
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80 orders.
The Bozeman weekly chronicle. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1883-1889, 1886-12-29
NJ OTICE-DESERT LAND,


u. >, Land Office,
BOZeman, NJ. T., Dec. 9th, 1886.
Complaint having been entered at this of
flee by William Augustin Dyckman, against
Thomas ID. Tice, for failure to comply with
law as to Desert Land Entry No. 337, dated
and 81 of NWH, Sec. 1. Township l South
Range 2, East, In Gallatin County, with q
view to the cancellation of said entry con-
testant alleging that the tract of land is not
desert land and that he can raise O crop of
hay in paying quantities without irrigation.
The said parties are hereby summoned TO ap-
pear at this office on the Sth day of February
1887, at 10 O'Clock q. M, to respond and fur
nish testimony concerning said alleged fail
ure, GEO. W. MONROE, Register
The Bozeman weekly chronicle. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1883-1889, 1886-12-29

A. K. YERKES. Publisher.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1886-01-09

various other high officials and an
imposing array of army and navy
officers, three hundred strong, with
their gold braid and fringe and epau-
lettes. The room furnished an open
field for the display of all this bright
ness and greatness. Here was a Con-
gress of Nations, and a scene at once
variegated, interesting, and brilliant.
But have not told you how the
ladies were dressed, or how they
bowed and smiled to their New Year
callers. No, will not descend tC
anything so frivolous as coiffures
laces and trains. Let it suffice to say
that the Presidents assistant receiv.
ers were gracious in manner and au
fat of attire, and that the social debut
of the new administration was salts
factory to its friends.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1886-01-09
Bill for Divorce.
State Of T,messee-O6ice Of Circuit
Court Clerk Of Warren County.

Jennie Hamelton VS.. Frank y. Hanelton.
1T appearing from complanants bill that
l. the defendant is nonresident OF the
State of Tennessee, and cannot be served
with the ordinary process of law, it is there
fore ordered that said defendant enter his
appearance herein on or before the Tuesday
after the Fourth Monday in January, 1886.
it being Jan. 18th, 1885, and plead, answer
or demur to complainant's bill, or the same
will be taken for confessed as to him, and
be set for hearing ex parte, and that "opy
of this order be published for four consecu-
tive weeks in the Southern Standard.
A. ]. CURL, Clerk
JAMES II. WATERS, Atty for Complainant
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1886-01-09
rANDARD- MEANWHILE TENNEssEE-sATURDAYJA JAN q 1886

their representatives in Congress are
satisfied with the present condition of
things, why should the rest of the
people care? If the day of reckoning
should come this year, and our capt.
tai and our metropolis should be
knocked about the ears of their in
habitants, the weary advocates of a
tirst-class navy and coast defenses
could only say, 81 told you so. 1t
serves you right"
A month of winter is gone, and the
capital has yet to see its first snow
flake. The air is balmy, and on
many lawn the grass is still green.
1t is a glourious winter for the poor,
and consequently the calls for help
FROM the Associated Charities have
been very few. During the entire holt
day week just past, the blue sky, the
warm sunshine and the dry earth have
made Washington seem quite like a
city of southern Italy, so far as balmy
weather in winter can make it.
The Rev. Mr.. Barker, pastor of st.
Pauls church, has just founded an in
sitution in Georgetown which should
be duplicated about ten thousand
times in the cities and towns of this
country. 1t is simply a club, formed
for the purpose of providing whole
some amusement, entertainment and
reading matter for corner loafers, the
habitues of low grog-shops, and other
idlerS who are prone to fall into evil
ways and make work for the police.
The cost of membership is ten cents
per month for men, and three cents
for boys. 1t was orzanized Nov. 3,
and already has 2l7 members. Nearly
half the members are there every
night. There are books and period
Gals in plenty, pool table for the
men, bagatelle table for the boys
various other games &C., lectures
twice month, but no preaching. The
club has cleared the street corners in
the vicinity of those who lately loafed
away their time there, and the police
are having quite an easy time oft. Il
is doing an incalculable amount O.
good by keeping idle hands out O
mischief, and the philanthropi(
gentlemen who support it have goot
reason to be proud of their work.
Another increase in the public deb
is predicted for December. 1t is time
for the new administration to leok t.
its laurels on all the financial ques
tons which have a direct bearing OF
the public debt. If we continue II
make progress with it in the wrong
direction much longer, the publ,
will naturally think a change of policy
is necessary somewhere.
The Presidents caustic letter to tn,
editor of Puck will hardly increas,
the number of isjournalistic friends
In fact the newspaper men are pitch
ing into him about as fast as they
can, and talking back very vigorous
ly. Newspaper lying for campaign
purposes is certainly not uncommon
as everybody knows, but, while Mr.
Cleveland's letter does not actually
assert that all newspapers are liars
that is the impression that it leave
on the mind of the reader. Whateve
effect the letter may have on tn
mind Of the American editor, tn
public is hound to admire the plucl
and vigor with which the Presiden
hits straight from the shoulder. II
; evidently thinks that only "the gale
| jade" will vince. III.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1886-01-09
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
We do not publish ANONYMOUS commu.

We do not publish anonymous commu-
nications under any circumstances. The
real name of the author must accompany
every communication, or else it will be con
signed to the waste basket. We do not pub
fish the namesssof correspondents, but want
them simply as a guarantee of good faith
All calls on candidates, obituaries, tribi
utes of respect, ETC., are charged for as ad.
vertising matter. Simple announcements OF
deaths, marriages, etc, will be published
without charge, and our friends all over the
county will confer favor by furnishing us
with such ms soon after their occurrence as
possible.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1886-01-09

THE Trenton, (West Tennessee)
Herald looks with disfavor upon the
proposition of no fence law, which
is now being considerably agitated
by the State press. The Herald
thinks that no fence law would
work great hardship to renters, as
it would throw large proportion of
the cost of fencing in stock upon
them.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1886-01-09
Petition for Divorce.
Mary Goble VS.. Robert Goble.

Mary GoDle VS.. Robert GoDle.
IN this cause it appearing from complain
l. ants BILL which is sworn to, that Robert
Goble is nonresident of the State of Ten.
nessee, so that the ordinary process of law
cannot be served OIL him, 1t is therefore or
dered that publication be made in the
Southern Standard, a newspaper published
in the town of McMinnville, for four con,
secutive weeks, commanding the said Robt.
Goble to appear before the Judge of our
next Circuit Court TO be held Mt McMinn-
vile Tennessee OH the LIST Tuesday after the
4th Monday in January, 1886, then al d there
to plead, answer, or demur to complainant's
bill, or the same will be taken for confessed
and set for hearing ex parte MS TO him.
This December l6, 1885,
A. j. CURL, Clerk.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1886-01-09

Hon. BENTON MCMILLIN member
of Congress from the fourth district,
was married to Miss Marie Brown,
eldest daughter of ex-Gov. John G..
Brown, at the home of the brides
parents in Pulaski, Tenn, on Tues
day, 9Th inst.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1886-01-09

THE telephone company and their
subscribers at Murfreesboro, Tenn,
are at loggerheads. About half ofthe
subscribers notified the company to
reduce rates or take out their boxes.
The company has cut off all their sub
Scribers there, and put a quietus upon
the "hellO" business. Neither side
seems inclined to make any further
overtureS.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1886-01-09

THE Bell telephone monopoly has
again been successful in winning suits
against several telephone companies
in the United States Circuit Court at
Philadelphia.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1886-01-09

HEAVY rains and melting SHOWS
during the first part of thisw have
produced very disastrous floods
throughout Pennsylvania, and many
of the river towns have suffered Sc
we're losses from overflow. Millions
of feet of lumber and logs have been
carried away, and many washouts on
railroads have occurred, thus imped-
ing the movements of trains.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1886-01-09

THERE has been a noticeable inn
provement in business and financial
matters within the last four weeks.
Money is circulating a little freer, and
there is pretty general movement
in the direction of paying debts. Per-
haps the most encouraging feature is
the general expression of confidence
of better times coming whichis heard
upon every hand. A better feeling
exists among all classes, and there is
no doubling the fact that lizard
Times" is losing his grip to very
gratifying extent.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1886-01-09
NONRESIDENT Notice.
In the County Court of G,sa1dy county.

Rancy Ross ct al VS. George Picket at al.
In this cause it appearing to the satisfac.
ton of the undersigned clerk that some of
the defendants in this cause viz: Samuel
Brown and wife, n. J. Brown, are non.resi.
dents OF the State OF Tennessee, 80 that the
ordinary process of law cannot be served on
them. II is therefore ordered that publica-
ton be made for four consecutive weeks in
the Southern Standard, a newspaper pub
hshed at McMinnville, Tenn, commanding
Said nonresident defendants 10 appear at
the next quarterly tern of this court 10 be
held ut the courthouse in AltamOnt, Gruhdy
county, Tenn, or the first Monday in Janu-
airy next, and plead answer or demur to
compliments bill, or the same WILDE taken
for confessed as to them and set for hearing
cxparte. This Dee. list 1885
T. r. RODDY, Clerk,
By NJ. i. Nearn, d. e. ,
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1886-01-09

THE GAINESVILLE Chronicle COM
menced the publication of daily,
1.-THE Evening Chronicle" on the 4th
inst. We wish the venture much
success
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1886-01-09

Mr.. ALBERT FRIERsoN, a promi-
nent citizen of Shelbyville, Tenn,
died at his home in that place last
Saturday.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1886-01-09

A FIRE at Union City, in this State,
on the morning of the 9Th inst, de-
stroyed property to the value of over
forty thousand dollars.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1886-01-09

CONGRESS reassembled Tuesday
after a holiday recess of two weeks.
Speaker Carlisle had not announced
his committees up to the hour of adj
iournment Wednesday, and it was
thought he would not until the call
of States was concluded.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1886-01-09

HEAVY snow storms are reported
in the Westand Northwest this week,
and blockades have occurred on sew
eral railroads.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1886-01-09
Dr. ]. d. Ritchey, Agricultural Editsr,
SUBSCRIPTION PRICE.
OUR AGENTS.
NASHVILLE AGENCY.

D. II. RAINS, No. s, Noel Block, Nash
vile, Tenn, is the authorized agent of the
STANDARD for that city, and will contract
for Advertising at our lowest cash rates.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1886-01-09

ALL the secret orders in Lebanon
except the Knights of Pythias were
burned out in their big fire last week.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1886-01-09

THE committee to locate the West
Tennessee Insane Asylum have
chosen a point near Boliver, in Har-
deman county. Some fifty localities
in West Tennessee have been exam
ined by the committee during the
last six months.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1886-01-09

THERE are forty-eight lawyers and
forty-three farmers in the Kentucky
Legislature.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1886-01-09

Agents wanted, The Story my UkDMIlkH
life and art OF money mixing byDAntsUM
Up. IT, New, finely illustrated, low priced.
Selling by thousands. Address FORSHEE
d McMAKIN, Cincinnati q.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1886-01-09

J, G. Coffee, Cashier of the above.named
bank, do solemnly swear that the above
statement is true to the best Of my knowl.
edge and belief.
c. COFFEE, Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this
Both day OF Dee. 1885
J. B. RiTCHEY, Notary Public.
CoRRECT-A test:
J. L. MoRFoRD,
J. c. BHLEs, Directors.
W. {. WoMACK,
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1886-01-09

The total fire losses in Nashville
for 1885 aggregate $491, 349.57.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1886-01-09
REPORT OF THE CONDITION
OF THE
Peoples National Bank
OF MEANWHILE,
OF MEANWHILE,
AT

NcMnncile, in the State Of Tennessee, at tie
Close of Business, Dec. "a, 1885.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1886-01-09
Southern StaaSaro.

r. M REANES,
EDITOR AND PROPRIETOR
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1886-06-17
What corsets Have Done.

Take of your corsetr'
hear howl of dismay.
'Oh, We can't live without corsetsl
We should fall to piecesP"
Il can't hold myself up an hour with
out corsetsr'
Il always have such pain in my
side when lay aside my corsetr'
My dears, do you see what severe
accusation you bring against this article
yourselves? Wearing corsets has so en-
feebled your muscles that they are no
longer of use to you. II you had never
worn them your body. left to the laws
of Hin who made it. would have needed
no support. l know one woman about
go years old, tall, stout, well developed,
who has never worn corsets or heels,
and whose flesh is firm and cool, need
ing no bones to keep it in position ex-
cept her own.
suppose you can not undo wholly
what the years of idle, foolish fortune
have done for you. but you can have a
better future if you will begin now to
live like rational beings. Go and buy
some of those well-made, new-fashion-
ed waists, with buttons to hold up your
heavy, draggy skirts; buy them big
enough SO that you can draw the long,
est breath your squeezed and disabled
lungs will allow after the waist is burst;
SO loose that you can lift your arm above
your head easily; if your side or your
back aches lie down; rub your fiabby
flesh every day with rough cloth
wrung out in salt and water; draw your
breath in as far as you can, and breathe
it out as slowly as you can every time
me clock strikes.-Rose Terry Cooke.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1886-06-17
Superstition of Fishermen.


My father, an officer in tho British
service. was an enthusiastic amateur
sea fisherman. He it was who taught
me to catch mackcrel. with trout rod
and fy, or rather with white or grey
feather tipped with scarlet and made in
the form Of fish-not a fly. The good
old gentleman was genial and garru-
lous, and nothing delighted him more
than to converse with the rough but
honest fishermen of the coast On one
occasion on the east shore of Fifeshire,
Scotland-near Pittenweem, l think-a
group of fishermen were seated on the
beach lazily mending their nets, at a
distance of fifty yards or so from boat
that had been drawn up above high
water-mark. Two or three pigs were
roofing for mussels at some further dis
tance of. Happening to point to the
animals and make some remarks re-
specting those swine, my respected pro-
genitor was astonished to see every
man leap to his feet and with horror
depicted on his face run at utmost speed
and place his finger on q nail or ring
bolt or thole pin or other piece of iron
of the boat, to break the evil spell. At
the same time my amazed parent was
warned never again to utter the word
swine on the sea-coast. If he should
have occasion to mention the malign
animals at all he was to call them
beasties. Subsequent inquiry could
only elicit a confused statement that the
devil enters into swine (not beasties),
causing them to run down steep place
into the sea and spoil the fishing
american Angler.