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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1888-06-20
Mayor Cleyeland,s nomination for COVER

Mayor Cleveland's nomination for cover
ernor of New York in 1882, as a surprise
It was no surprise to the men who pro
posed the nomination, and he was elected
by an overwhelming and memorable ma
iority over his competitor, Hon. Charles J
Folger. On the 11th of July, 1884, he was
nominated by the Democratic party as
their candidate for the presidency of the
United States and was duly elected to the
position on the 4th of November, 1884.
ALLEN G. THURMAN.
Allen Cranberry Thurman, gentleman
held in the highest esteem by both politi-
cal parties and statesman Of learning, ex-
perience and lofty character, who was
unanimously nominated by the Democrat
ic National Convention held at st. Louis
to be their candidate for the Vice-Presi-
dency of the United States, has hong re.
ioiced in the title the "Noblest Roman OF
Them ALL" In person he is tall and com
paratively slender. He has long head,
with plenty of blonde and gray mixed
hair, a. long nose, keen gray eyes, an intel
lectual countenance, and a graceful and
dignified manner, Indicative of the rather
cially claimed descent.
Ills ldGll6T was d IMOGuOuloo ASSht AlAh
ister," or "exhorter," as those of this rank
were formerly called. He was we'll
known character at the Methodist revivals
in Chillicothe, Ohio, forty odd years ago,
where he officiated mainly in marshaling
the "mourners" and bringing in "back-
sliders" in the aid of the younger and more
vigorous clergy of the conference.
Thurman's grandfather was a Baptist
clergyman, and when in the early times,
long before abolitionism was thought of in
Massachusetts, or Canada, the question OF
slaveholding became matter of doubtful
conscience, this clergyman benevolently
freed his slaves and thus impoverished his
family. 1t was to help the family circum-
stances that the Thurmans, in 1919, emf
grated from Virginia to the land of prom
ise in the rich Scioto Valley.
Thurman was years old when the fam
lily left Lynchburg, having been born NO
vember 13, 1918. Arriving in Chillicothe
his father at first taught school, but after
wards engaged in the wool business, in
which he was not very successful--the
final result being his "call' as Method
ist minister.
Thurman's mother was sister of the
Hon. William Allen, of Ohio, an old-time
candidate before many conventions for the
"highest office in the gift of the people" "
Thurman is of the Allen type of man, as
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work and close canvass he defeated his
able Whig opponent, John ]: Van Meter:
In the campaign between Harrison and
Van Buren,, Thurman was theasame advo-
cate of slow tariff" that he is to-day.
In 1851 he was elected one Of the five
Judges of the Supreme Court Of Ohio, and
removed to Columbus, the present capital
of the State, and where he has since, when
at home, resided. In 1867 he was the
Democratic candidate for Governor of
Ohio, and was again named for this Office
in 1887, but refused to be candidate. In
1868 he was elected United States Senator
from Ohio, and was re-electeda IA 1876.
At the close of his Senatorship he re-
turned to Columbus, Ohio, Resolving to
avoid politics and devote the remainder of
his life to his "books" and Athe law"
fore the Democratic Convention in Chica-
20 four years ago, when he was third in the
race for the Presidency, Senator Thur
map was appointed memberpf the Pres
idential Electoral Commission, but was
obliged to retire from it on acecnnt Of ill
health before the final vote was ken. ,s &
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NICHOLS,

Mrs Ellen Wakelee met with a serious accident, Saturday, catching her foot and falling on the floor. She strained the lig- aments of the hip and otherwise bruised herself.
 The ladies of Trinity parish will hold the last sociable of the season at the resi- deuce of George Amber on Friday even ing. 10th. If stormy, the next evening. The comedy, "A Cup of Tea" will be played by members of the Red Cross chapter of St Pauls, Bridgeport, ,who have kindly offered to assist. All are cordially invited.
 We understand that there is to be a change of teachers at our school; hope that it may be satisfactory.
 Miss Susie Beardsley of White Hills still remains at Nichols, guest of R. C. Amber.
 Miss Maud Amber has spent a week in Bridgeport,
 $, 1T. Blackman will move, April l, to F. $. Sheltons s house.
 A little four-year-old asked her mother, the other day, what it meant ito go to grass, "Oh,' said the mother, ''it s naughty talk and don't mean anything. But who did you hear say it?" Why" said the little girl. "one time when I wouldn't have my hair toned, you told me to go to grass.
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EASTON.

Will Garfield caught an owl in his pig con house, after the owl had killed two of his pigeons Master Charles Lane also caught one in Moses H. Thorpe's barn. Evidently this cold weather had some thing to do with driving them into the buildings. ..-
 Mrs Wilson Knapp was S9 years old, this week Monday. Her health has inn proved of late and she is able to get about the house as spry as some of the girls.
 Joseph Guckard and wife of Bridgeport have visited Victor Schwartz
 W. H. Chapple, Miss Maria Knapp's right hand man, frosted his feet, last week.
 Harry Garfield visited in Long Hill last week.
 Ernest Garfield has his dog trained to. draw him on sled.
 Henry Hill is sojourning at Miss Maria Knapp's.
 Charles Peet, who has been sick at Mrs Phebe Knapp's, is so far recovered as to be able to get to his home in Lower Step ney
 Mr Perkins French celebrated his birth day on Tuesday of this week.
 A fresh arrival at MT and Mrs Daniel Edwards's, last week Friday; bouncing baby boy.
 o. D. Bennett denies his reported en- gagement and says that he will inform the public when he gets ready to be mar 1 ried. He is cobblng and mending har- ness at Charles H. Sherwood's mill at reas- l enable rates.
 Grace Bristol is with her aunt, Mrs Hat l tie Case of New London. l Mallett Sanford sold new milch COW and calf to Aaron Malett of Tashua. l c. w. Candee visited Editor Sharpe at l Seymour, last week. A merry company of Is young people had an unusual experience in trying to surprise Mr and Mrs Elmer Andrews. one ,cold night last week. Like Josiah Allen. i they were bound not to be surprised and locked up the house. The surprise party did not give up their purpose, however. but pursued the objects of their search until they were found at Town Clerk Gill lette's. where pleasant evening was spent.
 Dea and Mrs Sidney Staples were de- Ilightfnlly surprised. last week, by sleigh party of IS Stratfield friends, who round ed np a jolly ride at the hospitable Staples home. The company included E. l.. Rodg- CTS, attorney at law and wife. Bangs Will son, wife. daughter and son-in-law, John B Wilson and wife. MT Wilson and lady, Thomas Merwin and lady, Horace A Nich- ols and wife, John Osborne and wife, Miss
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It was very cold and bad day. No natter said the father to his son, "these two pigs ought to be killed today Al
 right" said his son Now they begin to work and soon the water was boiling, and he was ready to kill the pigs. The son said to his father, How we catch that pigsT' No matter, said the father again. "I take care that pigs! you open the door, Soon the door was open and the pigs went out. The father jumps on the pigs and begin to ride, The son thought the pigs run away with his father, there fore he run after the pigs and take hold the pigs tail In that new fashi, n and great style, father and son and the pigs went three times the yard up and down. The pigs got tired of that kind of work and fell down. The father fell SD long he was across the pigs neck. In that style hold he the pigs so she couldn jump up, bat the son wouldn't give up tc hold the pigs tail, Then he thought if he goes in front the pigs bites him. He was pretty sure the pigs wouldn't bite behind
 The father was so mad he runned the knife in the pigs and cut the heart in two and so the pigs begins to die.
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TRUMBULL.

Last weeks storm, with the subsequent cold weather and chilling wind, kept many away from the concert given by the Congregational choir in the church, Thurs day evening. However, the sleig was good and more than 100 were present. Many came from out of town, including a namber from Long Hill and some from Huntington and Bridgeport. The audi ence evinced it's appreciation of the pro- gram by liberal applause; nearly every piece was encored and answered by re- beating the last of the song or recitation. The Arion Glee club, composed of o. B. Burton, w. F, Tait, c. +. Plumb, Andrew Tait, w. N. French, did themselves proud, especially in Eggs for your breakfast in the morning." when strikingly exact i'm itation of cock-crowing was given. Each glee was heartily encored; in response to the first was 1.-The Sailors Chorus," while "Old Black Joe" answered the other The collection boxes were passed, during an in- termission, by Misses Florence Merwin and Lizzie Tait and the concert closed in time for the 20 train. All the performers, in- cluding organist w. S. Plumb. did well and deserve much credit.
 PART l.
 Anthem, "Joy and Peace" Choir.
 Solo, "Are you dreaming of me?" W. F. Tait Glee, Moonlight on the Lake" Aron Glee Club.
 Recitation, "The FreclSle Faced Girl" Miss Ma talie Merwin.
 Solo,. Rolling River" w. N French.
 Bass solo. Big Ben," Andrew Tait.
 Chorus, sleigh Ride Glee." Choir,
 PARTu.
 Solo Dreams" Miss Lizzie Tait
 Baritone solo, "out on the Deep" c. r. Plumb Duet. "Dost thou remember?" Miss Florence Merwn, o, B, Burton.
 Recitation, "The Dead Doll" Miss Natalie Mer. win.
 Alto solo. Ashamed of Jesus" Mrs w. F. Tait Glee, Eggs for your breakfast in the morning Ariou Glee club.
 Duct "Humorous,' Miss Tait Mir Plumb, Chorus, Good night" Choir.
 Tables had been prepared in the lecture room below and they were quickly sur. rounded, While one detachment flasted on good things, the rest talked. laughed and enjoyed themselves thoroughly. Nc price was fixed for the supper, each giving as he felt disposed. It was nearly mid. night when they went home, well pleased with the entertainment and resolved to come and bring their friends to the next. Prof Sam B. Sterling has been sailing down the Florida coast from Jacksonville to Federal Point. 60 miles south. where he saw lemon trees full of ripe yellow lemons and went into some big orange groves There are thousands of boxes of oranges yet Hnpicked on the trees, though thous. ands of boxes have already been sent North.
 Mrs w. s. Wheeler has a flock of about 300 hens and gets several dozen eggs a day.
 Work at Rockdale goes on, night and day.
 W. s. Wheeler had a chill, last week, but soon got better.
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Winter goods at the National Clothing Store, Bridgeport. You can buy nice Winter overcoat 10 fit man for S6 Soto fit a child for 8 90. Children's short pants suits 8 30, sizes from to 14 years. Good strong ali wool suits, $4 Children's short pants, 25c per pair. In mems suits you can buy a handsome black Cheyiot suit, cut in either sack or 4-button frock, SIP A real strong good wearing all wool Scotch goods suit, $10. Handsome dress suits in corkscrew goods. SIS. Mems overcoa:s in stylish black and brown beaver, Sl5. Youths square cut sack suits, $S 90. Choice patterns in silk mixed goods, SIS; these are cat in stylish sacks for the nOb- by young mems trade. Prince Albert suits, brown and black, are quite the thing for dress occasions; we have them from S20 to S25. Our brown, black and blue Elysi- an overcoats in young mems sizes are very cheap considering the quality of material and workmanship: $15. SIS, S20. S23, Rub Der coats of all sizes and kinds. just rhe thing for rainy weather. Don't fail, to look us over when in the city Natiu nal Clothing Go A. H. Davis.
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ROxBURY.
Mrs Charles Sanford has returned from a visit among friends in Bridgeport.

Mrs Charles Sanford has returned from visit among friends in Bridgeport.
 The Good Templars report good time at the Grand Central hotel in Newtown where they whiled away several hours. last week. tripping the light fantastic toe till early morning. It was voted that Newtown should be visited, next Winter and like amusements be indulged in. Ira M Booth drove big sleigh loaded with 10 couple. married and single. Mr Booth was given vote of thanks for having carried his precious freight without accident. Although it was cold drive, the young people talked about mosquitoes, the rise in straw before harvest time and numer- ous Summer topics. A young man of slender build. who accompanied the expe- dition, was so pinched for quarters that he has not regained his shape yet
 B. s Preston & Son are taking inven- tory.
 | Mrs Bronson Meramble boards with Mr Hoag.
 Miss Jennie Wheeler is guest of Miss l Anna Merwin.
 Roswell Patterson has a bad swelling in his throat which interferes with eating and talking.
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A WORD or WARNING.

es Mary Wilson and Jennie Sturges. The party drove up the Black Rock turnpike and the keen air gave them rosy cheeks and a good appetite. The latter they pro- ceeded to satisfy, about nine o'clock. spreading table with chicken and many a substantial and delcacy from Stratfield's s we'll filled larders. The evening closed. ere the guests departed, with singing and prayer and both Dea Staples and his wife enjoyed their surprise 10 the fall.
 Rev Cleo Foote, the new pastor of the Baptist church, will graduate from Gro zier theological seminary. near Philadel- phia. in June. All he will need then to begin his pastorate with will be a good wife.
 Ann Dellivan is very ill with dropsy.
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LONG HILL.

Last Sunday was the fifth in the month and the offerings at Grace church were for the Sunday school Yesterday, known as the purification of the Virgin Mary, there were services in the church at 10 a m, af- ter which the Christmas greens and dec- orations were removed.
 w. E. and C II. Wills of Bridgeport we're here, Sunday.
 Mrs Frank l.. Wheeler has been very i'll, threatened with pneumonia. Happy to say that she is better.
 Samuel G. Beardsley, Esq and wife were among those fortunate enough to se- cure tickets to the Stoddard lectures at Bridgeport and speak highly of them
 Miss C. V. Keeler has been very sick for two weeks and is still unable to leave her room. Her father, G. O. Keeler, is not as well as usual, having had a sudden attack of dizziness and weakness of the limbs
 Our local shoemaker has been very greatly perturbed by the mysterious dis. appearance of shoe given him to be re- paired Diligent search failed to reveal it's hiding place and, supposing it had been covered by drifts or blown into the Sound, the owner demanded damages. Al length the shoe was found and restored te the cobbler, who will put an extra stifch into it.
 Mrs Edward Botsford was taken tc Woodbury. last week, to remain with hel mother until better.
 Miss Julia Hawley has visited in Mich ols.
 Capt Ed Botsford has lost another dog
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EAST VILLAGE.
Edwin Stevens and family were guests of Miss L. B. Lyon, last week.

Edwin Stevens and family were guests of Miss l.. B. Lyon, last week.
 Miss Jennie Sherwood is in Bridgeport. :.
 J. D. Tomlinson, wife and son called on Mrs Waite Clarke, last week.
 Will Clarke dislocated his shoulder; some of the neighbors were called to assist in re placing it.
 Mrs William Blackman has entertained company.
 Three two-horse sleigh loads, George B. Clarke and about 20 of his friends, spent the evening with his father, Waite Clarke, last week Wednesday. Music and general good time, with refreshments furnished by Mrs Clarke.
 Rev D. B. Vosseller preached, Sunday, from Jeremiah XV, 6. You should have been present to appreciate it.
 Mrs David Blackman enterta1ns a lady friend
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SOUTHPORT.

Mrs Martha Sanford and niece, Miss Mamie Hurd of New Haven. visit relatives in town.
 Rev J. D. s. Pardee of Seymour ex- changed with Rev Mir Morris, last Sunday. A. c. Cogswell has accepted position as bookkeeperln Union City
 The church supper at c. H. Wood wards netted $22 for the church fund
 Mrs H. T. Edwards has returned to Cornwall Bridge.
 Mrs George N Wakelee spent Sunday in Waterbury.
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BETHEL.

Married. Wednesday. by Rev H A. De- lano, H. w. Durant of Bethel and Mss Eva Murray of Norwalk
 Notwithstanding the cold weather, hat ting is improving; all the shops are quite busy
 Some one has poisoned W. s. Haines, dog.
 G L. LCrawferd, who went to Poug hkeep- sic in the hating business, has moved his family back to Danbury. That is near Bethel and he does some business here
 G. F. Shedard and wife continued their receptions all of last week. Monday eve ming, they entertained the Chautauqua circles of Bethel and Danbury; Tuesday night, another company and, Wednesday, gave the hands employed by the firm, about 15, grand turkey supper and, Fri day evening.a general reception of friends and neighbors.
 The thermometer has been determined not to be out-done and. Sunday. the 22d. 20Q, Z0LD, ZOLu ana ZJIQ WeUb DGIOW Zero; the last day found Is at the depot Jan uary 12 it reached zero. Last year it only got below January 4. s and 19; 1886, Jan- uary 12 10 below;13th. II below; 14th be- low and 18th reached zero; 1885. January 23. it reached zero and the 29tl it yentur- ed ? below; 1884 it only reached zero on the 9th and 2lst, but never ventured be- low The record shows that this is the coldest January in many years. So far there has fallen 27 14 inches of snow; 1SS6-87 60 I-2 inches. Time enough yet!
 E. L. Goodsell has bought a place in Bridgeport and will move there That's the way; make your money in Bethel and go to the city to live.
 Leander Hodges does not improve as his friends could desire.
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OXFORD.

The wonder of this place for several months was large hog owned by Mer- chant s. P. Sanford. A period has just been put to it's existence. Alive, it weigh ed 790 pounds; dressed, 6S5.
 R. B. Limburner, Esq, delivered sec ond lecture before the literary association on Stanley's researches in Africa. The lecture was replete with instruction and thrilling adventures.
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theory has started with regard to the of who for have been careful of their would under circumstances wash the face said roughen and he skin Now that Ivory invented this idea exploded and welknowr physician the metropolitan profession recommends his freely day. hern the skin we'll He states but the beneficial results will be effected by this method of improving the skin
 hods-with considerable pausbityhat the Of the become much coged by and dirt the hands portion the body. And soap considered urer in the bah its needs be felt equally the face By abundant and regular ahcrny the facial Ec claims kept open, free the cn that produces unsghty Laceads, ppc ard healthy fresh &nc brighter rcalIant Not he that the trouble with who have saow skins that from years years they have really clean face
 -B4okha Ees:
 A WORD or WARNING.
 There many white each represented to be ust oy ARE NOT like all e lack the peculiar and remarkable quates the genIre. Ask for "koy" Soap and insist getting it.
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A Woman's Discovery.

Another wonderful discovery has been made and that too by lady in this coun- ty. Disease had fastened it's clutches upon her and for seven years she withstood its severest tests, but her vital organs were undermined and death seemed imminent For three months she coughed necessarily and could not sleep She bought of us a bottle of Dr Kings new discovery for con- sumption and was so much relieved on taking first dose that she slept all night and with one bottle has been miracHlously cured. Her name is Mrs Luther Lutz z Thus write " c Hamrick & Go. of Shell by, N. c. Get a free trial bottle al E F. Hawley s drug store.
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NORTH BRIDGEPORT.

Among other curious articles found dur. ing the cleaning up of the Aaron Somers house was copy of the first number of the Republican Farmer. tiny sheet, in strong contrast to the present paper. An old fashioned bulIs-eye watch. made in London half a century CT more ago. was also exhumsd. When wound. if ran stead fly and continues 10 keep good time. The finder cher ish+s if fondly and says that it beats any Waterbury he ever saw.
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The Verdict Unanimous.

W. D. Suit. druggist, Bippus, Ind, tes- tifies: T can recommend Electric bitters as the very best remedy. Every bottle has given relief in every case One man took six bottles and was cured of rheumatism of 10 years standing Abraham Hare. druggist, Bellville. Ohio, affirms: .Thp best selling medicine I have ever handled in my 20 years experience. is Electric bit ters. Thousands of others have added their testimony, so that the verdict is nnan- eases of the liver, kidneys or blood. Only a half a dollar bottle at E. E. Hawley's drug store.
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New Canaan had a shocking tragedy. last week, Jacob Scheile, Prussian who has sold liquor on the sly. killing Con- stable Louis Drucker. as he was approach ing the house to arrest Scheile. Drucker was riddled with shot and then Scheile shot himself with a revolver. Drucker was Jew, a tailor and a prominent Ma.
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FREE FOR ALL.-Come and buy 2-hoop water pails 15e. 3-hoop 1Sc. Duryea's starch lbs 25c, new mackerel 10c ID. fine coffee 25c lb, splendid Oolong and Japan Tea 30. 40. soc lb; best Jones' patent flour 75c bag. 8 50 barrel; sugars at very low prices; 36 cakes soap $1 choice Golden Drip syrup soc gallon, choice Porto Rico soc gallon; 8 dozen clothes pins 5c, at W. E. WILLS. 5S State st. between Main st. and Postoffice, Bridgeport Conn.
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SPORT HILL.

E. A. Roberts is in business in Philadel-
 phia, coming home occasionally. The Sunday school class of Mrs John w. Sherwood were entertained at her pleasant
 home, Saturday and remembered their teacher with silver butter dish.
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NIB.

READ TIIS- AS TT MAY INTEREST YOU. E. z. Hh WILEY Is offering all Winter goods at reduced prices to close them out rather than to carry over to another season. Bar gains in Horse Blankets, Bargainsin Wolf Robes, Bargains in Underwear of all kinds and Com fertables, Bargains in Gloves & mittens, bar gains in Leather and RubberBoots and shoes. Fur and Cloth Caps, etc.
 Pleaseremember also that our stock of Dry Goods, Groceries, Hard ware, ,Crockery < lamps, Drugs and Patent Med icines, Boots and Shoes
 gents furnishing goods
 is the most Complete in
 town with the Best
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Miss Maria Botsford. miserly recluse of Seymour 6S years old, was found dead in her house
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pLATTsYILLE.

Born, at Brooklyn. N Y. January Is, 1888. a dau hter to Mr and Mrs Derwent Blgelow.
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