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Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1888-07-28
Working Up a Surprise Party.

f1fI ------- as tfNf
"Going out to the ball game to-
day."
"No. I've got to move stove this
morning and will be busy around the
Kitchen, moving barrels and carrying
ice until evening""
"Well, you're a busy man, indeed.
But you will be at the races tomor-
row, won't you ?"
"No, think not. Tomorrow I've
got to carry three or four hams and a
bushel of potatoes up from the store
in the morning, saw half a cord of
wood before noon, and put in the
afternoon tearing down the partition
between the dining-room and the sit
ting-room, so they can dance. Then
there's carpet to be ripped up, and
dozen chairs to be carried home
from the furniture store, and i sup
pose I'll be kept busy until midnight
writing invitations and licking
stamps"
''What in the world are you doing
all this for?" u. sI.
Surprise party" m
"Surprise party? Who are you 60,
ing to surprise?" .at..,
"No one, They're going to surprise
me. You see my wife thought il
would be pleasant to give me a sur.
prise party next Monday-my birth
day-and after get through saving
wood and borrowing dishes and NOV
ing stoves, so there won't be much
heavy work left for women folks, II
go down to the Office to give them {
chance to send for me and let thu
people jump up and yell when / en-
ter the house and grab me by tn,
hand and shake my arm out of join
and just paralyze me with surprise
Now, if you'll give me a lift on thi
bureau I'll be able to go to work Oh
the partition"
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1888-07-28
Captured by Hampton.

A middle-aged man approached
Gen. Wade Hampton the other day
in the senate and asked his influence
in pressing a claim before the
committee on military affairs. He
said:
General, am glad to see you
again. You don't recognize me, but
you personally made a prisoner of
me in the war;"
Comparing notes. Hampton found
that it was a fact, and recalled the
circumstances. He was reconnoiter-
ing one night and missed his way.
Around him burned many more
camp-fires than he had left behind
him, and entering house he dis
covered that he had strayed into the
enemy's lines. A few soldiers were
seated at a table, and abruptly
addressing them as if he was a
superior officer of their own army,
he-asked who they were and what
they were doing there. One man
spoke up and replied:
1--WE belong to the Eight New
York regiment, and Gen. Warren
sent us to get milk" t1'
Hampton felt that all his nerve
and address would be required to
eXtricate him from his dangerous
position he reached for his pistol,
held it along his thigh and on leav-
ing the house, commanded the man
who had spoken to him to follow.
He did 50. Bending down to the
soldiers ear, he whispered:
81 have a pistol aimed at your
heart and will shoot you ifany alarm
is made"
The surprised man whispered:
81 surrender"
Hampton then babe him move on
just ahead of his horse, and so
brought him into the confederate
camp. 1t was this man who after
twenty-three years met his captol
and asked a favor of him as a senator
which he was more than willing tC
grant.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1888-07-28
Forgiven.

A very busy Chicago banker was
to be married to an Omaha girl, and
the day fixed was June 4 at high
noon. The day came, but the groom
did not materialize, and at ga. m.
this telegram was received:
"For heavens sake tell us what is
the matter. This is your wedding
day, and the hour approaches"
He was scared half out of his wits,
and bounced around like hen with
her head cut of. Then he rushed to
the telegraph Office and sent this
answer:
Thought | had three days ofgrace.
Don't let it go to protest. Coming on
the next train"
The wedding was late, but it was a
merry one, and all was forgiven.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1888-07-28
BLOOD POISON. .

Three years ago | contracted blood pois.
on. applied to physician at once and
his treatment came near killing me. EN-.
ployed an old physician and then went to
Ky. then went to Hot Springs and re-
manned two months, but nothing seemed to
cure me permanently, although temporary
relief was given me. Ny condition grew
desperate and applied to noted quack,
but did not improve. then nsed a pre-
paration which was prescribed GRATIS
but it contained too much alcohol and ag
gravated my suffehngs. then placed my
self under the treatment of a noted Nashville
physician and for time was benefited, but
by fall returned home ruined man phys
ically and financially, with but little pros.
pect of ever getting. well. My money be-
ing exhausted, did not know what to do.
In May, 1885, my mother persuaded me to
get bottle of B. b. B. (made in Atlanta)
and l did so to crafty her, but to my utter
establishment had uot finished my first
bottle before every ulcer had been healed
To the present time have used five bot
ties and have received more benefit than
from all the rest combined and | am salts
fed that B. B. B. is the most wonderful
blood purifier ever before known, and urge
all afflicted young men to try one single
bottle and be convinced. ! can truly say
| think it the best medicine in the world.
ana3Z T.. HALLERToN.
~
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1888-07-28
The Selfish Man for a Husband.

1t is amusing to hear women de-
nounce the selfishness eff men, when
that selfishness, cultivated, ofcourse,
in moderation, is wise provision of
nature, directly designed for the ben
eft of wives and families. Whatever
you do, don't marry a consplcuously
selfish man. He will be frank and
gay, open-hearted and open-handed,
a delightful companion, popular
with everybody. You will begin
life in comfort, be reduced topoverty,
descend into debt, and people will
wonder why your husband ever mar
'ried such a sour-faced wife. But
these hail fellow we'll met young
men generally do marry sweet-faced
girls, who degenerate into sour-faced
wives. Some one must bear the
burden of support, some one must
plan the ways and means and feel
anxious and careworn at times, and
where the husband shirks these OBJ.
legations as being inconsistent with
his gay and amiable disposition, it is
the wife who has 10 assume them.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1888-07-28
VERY NERVOUS.

For many years have been afflicted with
Rheumatism combined with some Kidney
Troubles. Indigestion finally added to my
misery and soon became feeble and very
nervous, and my whole system was prostrat-
ed. Several physicians were employed and
numerous patent medicines resorted to with
out benefit. After seeing so many testimo-
malls exiollihg the wonderful meritof B. B.
B, commenced its use and the effect was
like magic. Rheumatic pains ceased, and
my kidneys were relieved and nv constitu-
ton improved at once, and cheerfully rec.
commend it to Others who may be SINH
larly afflicted MISS s. ToMIINSoN.
Atlanta,kGa.. May 4, 1886. 81,
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1888-07-28

Some wags were walking around
an agricultural implement store, and
they CHANGED to see in the rear a
dressed hog hanging by a hook in
the wall. "What sort ofan agricul-
tural implement do you call that?"
they asked, "That is patent COM
bined root-grubber, corn-sheller,
apple-grinder, gate-lifter, double ac-
ton, back-spring, sod-plow :.but ]
guess you won't want one, for it takes
a mighty SMART man to manage it 7"
-Vox Populi.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1888-07-28
BoiIs and Carbuncles,


which defy ordinary treatment, yield to
Ayers Sarsaparilla after comparative
ly brief trial.
Mr.. c. X. Murray, of Charlottesville,
Va, writes that for years he was af-
hicted with boils which caused him
much suffering. These were succeeded
by carbuncles, of which he had several
at one time. He then began the use of
Ayers Sarsaparilla, and after taking
three bottles, the carbuncles disap-
peared, and for six years he has not had
even pimple.
That insidious disease, Scrofula, is
the fruitful cause of innumerable COM
plants, Consumption being only one of
many equally fatal. Eruptions, ulcers,
sore eyes, glandular swellings, weak
and wasted muscles, capricious appe-
tite, and the like, are pretty sure indi-
cations of scrofulous faint in the
system. Many otherwise beautiful faces
are disfgured by pimples, eruptions,
and unsightly blotches, which arise
from impure blood, showing the need of
Ayers sarsaparilla to remedy the evil.
All sufferers from blood disorders
should give Ayers Sarsaparilla fair
trial, = avoiding all powders, ointments,
and washes, and especially cheap and
worthless compounds, which not only
fail to effect cure, but more frequently
aggravate and confirm the diseases they
are fraudulently advertised to remedy.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1888-07-28
DESTINY.

Three roses, wan as moonlight and weighted
down, Ett n"
Each with a lovelihess as with q crown,
Cropped in florists window in a town, y
The first lover bought 1t lay at rest
Like flower on flower, that night, on Beauty's
breast.
The second rose, as virginia. and fair, i'i
Shrunk in the tangles of harlot's hair.
The third, widow, with new grief made
wild, =
Shnt in the icy palm of her dead child.
II. b. ALdrich.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1888-07-28

DTNuT " Rewarded are those who
hlOllul read this and then act; they
will find honorable employment that will not
take them from their homes and families.
The profits are large and sure for every in
dustrious person, many have made and are
making several hundred dollars month. 1t
is easy for any one to make So and upwards
per day, who is willing to work. Either sex
young or old, capital not needed, we start
you, Everything new. No special ability
required you, reader, can do it as well as
any one. Write to us at once for full par
ticulars, which will be mailed free. Address
Stinson d Co.. Portland, Maine.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1888-07-28

If you find indications of malaria
in your system take at once DR.. j. H.
McLean's Chills and Fever Cure, it
will agreeably and effectually eardi-
cate the poison from your system. 80
cents per bottle, warranted. Sold by
w. III. Fleming. '
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1888-07-28

All who desire full information about the
cause and cure of Blood Poisons, Scrofula
and Scrofulous Swellings, Ulcers, Sores,
Rheumatism, Kidney Complaints, Catanh,
ETC., can secure by mail, free, copy of our
32.page Illustrated Book of Wonders, filled
with the most wonderful and startling
proof ever before known. Address,
BLOOD BALM CO.,
Atlanta, Ga.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1888-07-28
TO THE PUBLIC.

After using B. B. B. | unhesitatingly state
that it did more good for my Kidney Com
plant than all other remedies combined.
Its action is speedy and I cheerfully rec
commend it for Kidney arrangements.
+. B. CALLAHAN. /,
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1888-07-28

For lame back, side or chest, use Shiloh's
Porous Plaster Price % cents at W. II.
Jennings. -
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1888-07-28

Itch, Mango, and Scratches ofevery
kind on human or animals cured in
80 minutes by Woolford's Sanitary
Lotion. Sold by Ritchey & Stroud,
Druggists, Nc Minnville, Tennessee.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1888-07-28
No Universal REMEDY

has yet been discovered but, as at least
iour-ffths of human diseases have their
source in Impure Blood, medicine
which restores that fluid from a de-
PRAYED to a healthy condition comes as
near being a universal cure as any that
can be produced. Ayers Sarsaparilla
affects the blood in each stage of its
formation, and is, therefore, adapted to
a greater variety of complaints than any
nthnr l,nn,rn m ed ninn !. : /. n. . !. n !.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1888-07-28

SHILOH'S COUGH and Consumption
Cure is sold by us on guarantee. 1t cures
Consumption. W. II. Fleming.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1888-07-28

THAT HACKING COUGH can be so
quickly cured by Shiloh's Cure. We guar
antee it. Sold by w, II. Fleming.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1888-07-28


Mary-"George, if 1 die promies
me one thing"
George-"What is it Mary?"
"That you will marry Emma Will
kins."
"Why ! thought you hated her,
Mary? 2"
81 do, George. | want to get even
with her"
SLEEPLESS NIGHTS, made miserable
by that terrible cough Shiloh's Cure is the
remedy for you. Sold by W. H. Fleming g
"Ma," said a sweet sixteen, "my
lips are sore"
"Bin a-painting 'em, 1 recken ?"
"No, L haven't but l kissed st.
Louis drummer yesterday"
Gland sakes, child! Didn't I tell
We brass wuz pizen!" ~.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1888-07-28
Ayers SarsapariIIa,

PREPARED BY
Or. J. G. Aver & Co., Lowell, Mass.
Sold by all Druggists. Price 81; six bottles, u.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-06-21
Al, Explanation.

What is this nervous trouble" with
which so many seem now to be afflicted ? If
YOU will remember few years ago the word
Malaria was comparatively unknown,-to-
day it is as common as any word in the
English language, yet this word covers only
the meaning of another word used by our
forefathers in times past. So it is with ner-
yous diseases, as they aud Malaria are in
tended to cover what our grandfathers called
Biliousness, and all are caused by troubles
that arise from diseased condition of the
Liver which is performing its functions
finding it cannot dispose of the bile through
the ordinary channel is compelled to pass
it off through the system, causing nervous
troubles, Malaria, Bilious Fever, etc. You
who are suffering can well appreciate cure.
We recommend Green's August Flower. Its
cures are marvellous.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-06-21

Found AT LAsT.-A positive preventive
of Cholera in hogs and fowls, and cure, II
used in time. The Great Western Cholera
Cure is the remedy. Used successfully for
years in the West. Introduced East, now,
for the first time.
Lone Jack Tobacco is known throughout
the world, and so is its distinguished invent
or and proprietor, John w. Carroll, Esq.
See what he says:
For some months past have been using
the Great Western Cholera Cure to prevent
Cholera in my hogs and with the most sat-
isfactorv results. While others in the Vi
cinity of my plantation have been troubled
with this terrible scourge, my hogs have
been entirely free from it, and believe a
liberal use of this valuable medicine will
entirely prevent cholera.
Mr. Elias O. Payne, of Adams Bros. Il
Payne, says: 81 have very fine chick ens
and think good deal of them. Not long
ago, very much to my regret, the cholera
broke out among them. All were droopy,
others very sick, and some died, and |
thought | would lose all of them. | was
advised to use the Great Western Cholera
Cure and did so. The effect was almost
magical. THey commenced improving at once.
No more died, and in two or three days
they were all well and thrifty, and not one
has been sick since. You are authorized to
give it my most enthusiastic endorsement
and recommend its use both as a proven
tive and cure of Chicken Cholera"
For sale by Aisquith & Co. in Charles
town. Price IS and % cents. Sent to any
address in the United States upon receipt of
the price FAULKNER & CRAIGHILL,
Wholesale Druggists, Lynchburg, Va.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-06-21
KApLErowN. June 18th.

W. w. B. GALLAHER-Dear Sir:
The Spirit makes an error in stating that six
thousand dollars was used by the Board of Re-
gents for the purchase of Libraries for the Sen
atorial districts Two thousand dollars was
the amount for the purchase of thirteen libra
ries-one for each district.
A statement has been made that the co-edu-
cBtion scheme received the sanction of a ma
iority of the Board. This also is a mistake
Had the resolution received majority of the
vote it would have passed. In fact the Board
was equally divided, five for and five against.
l thought as you would want the correct
statement of the affair for the columns of the
old Family of which | am an intense
admirer-that had better hand it in.
Yours, very truly,
w. w. Brown.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-06-21
Excursion Tickets to Colorado.

The Baltimore and Ohio K. r. Co. has
placed on sale excursion tickets to Colorado
Springs, Denver and Pueblo, also to yell
lowstone National Park, at greatly reduced
rates. These tickets are good to return I'M
til Oct 31st, and will remain on sale during
the summer months. For information in
detail, call upon or address nearest B. & O..
Ticket Agent, or L. NJ. Cole, General Ticket
Agent B. & o. R. R. Co., Baltimore, Md.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-06-21

The Chicago convention began its work
yesterday. Temporary Chairman Thurston,
of Nebraska, opened the proceedings with
speech, in which he spoke of Mr.. Blaine
as the uncrowned king" of his party and
as its communicating chief" Every allu
sion to the Maine statesman was received
with enthusiasm. Mention of his withdrawal
from the field of choice was met with loud
cries of no." After selecting members for
the committees from the several States, and
adopting the rules of the last convention,
adjournment was had till Wednesday.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-06-21

Thanking my customers for past fayOrs,
respectfully solicit a continuance Of the same.
l am prepared to give better satisfaction this
season than formerly, owing to different sys-
TEN of business, and will allow no one TO be
dissatisfied with work done.
have for sale the Justly celebrated
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-06-21
.Idlliinisfrdfri.U .vOfice.

THE undersigned having duly qualified o
Il Administrators of the late james II.
Moore, hereby request that all claims against
his estate be presented 70 Cleon Moore, my A.
tOrney, duly authenticated, and that all deo's
due said estate be paid TO the same promptly
SARAH 4. MOORE,
Administrators of JONES II. Moore, decd
June IL, 1854.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-06-21
Notice.

r ETTERS of administration having been
j. granted to the undersigned upon the estate
of the late d. \. Strother, persons indebted to
the said estate are requested to make payment,
and those having claims against the same are
requested to present them, properly authenu-
Gated. to me for settlement.
MARY L. STR0THER,
June p, 'SS-3ta Administrative.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-06-21

John P. Carrigan, a citizen Of Boyce,
Clarke county, committed suicide Saturday
by cutting his throat with razor. He was
fifer for Company c. of the Stonewall Bri-
gade. during the late war.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-06-21

An accident occurred TO the Louisville
Express on the Virginia Midland Railroad
on Saturday evening. -Four men killed and
number injured. Secretary Whitney, wife
and child were aboard, but were not injured.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-06-21

That was a most appropriate thing Mr..
J. NJ. Gregg did in selecting our own Hon.
VIM. L. Wilson's speech for his contest
defamation. 1t is one of the finest speci-
mems of oratory in the language. Morgan
folrn Nelr D0nlinion
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-06-21

The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad rolling
mill at Cumberland, employing 1913 men,
shut down Saturday. No date of resump-
ton is fixed, but it will probably not be
earlier than September or October The
force at the same company's roundhouse at
Cumberland has been reduced IS men,
about 10 per cent. Of total force.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-06-21

The trial of James II. Claibourn at
Charleston, Kanawha county, charged with
killing a colored waiter at the Rufner Ho-
tel named Nelson Lee, resulted in his ac-
duitta.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-06-21
Summer BoardeFs.

A NUMBER Of Boarders will be accommo.
N dated for the Summer At % Wheatland
farm-four miles from Charlestown The
mansion is commOdious-haying fourteen iur-
nished rooms, and the location is every way
desirable for health and recreation, in a rich
and beautiful country. 1t is convenient 70
town By turnpike or railroad. Extensive
grounds in grass and grateful shade about The
premises Churches within pleasant walk
The table will be sumptuously supplied.
For terms. &c, address
MRS. s. II HIGINBOTHAM
Wheatland, JEFF. Co, W. Va.
May 10, 1885
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-06-21

ON \ and reliable Medicines are the best
wv to depend upon. Acker's Blood Ell
ixir has been prescribed for years for allim-
purities oftheB Blood. Inevery form of Scrof-
ulous, Syphilitic or Mercurial diseases, it is
invaluable. For Rheumatism, has no equal.
c. FRANK JONES.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-06-21
NOTICE

TOTAX-PAYERs OF CHARLESTOWS AID
MIDDLEWAY DISTRICTS.
IF Taxes are not paid promptly will Be
i compelled 20 sell property as the la" az
reefs. No other help forit.
EUGENE BAkER,
Deputy Sheriff.
June l6, 1857
Spirit and Dem. copy.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-06-21

The Hannis Distirery at Martinsburg has
shut down for the summer. As there are
thirty thousand barrels Of whiskey more or
less, in the bonded warehouse there the
" shut down" isn't significant Of a drouth.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-06-21

Mr.. Jay Gould passed here on a special
;. V.R.R. train last Friday morning
That accounts for the atmospheric disturb
ances. 1t isn't every day two hundred
millionaire comes within our corporate linz
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-06-21

Senator Kenna must be bad man on
railroads and turnpikes He scarcely pass
Is over one to make a speech to his constit-
uents that the Board Of Public works doesn't
follow TO inspec, the roads-and make
snnech
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-06-21

The expected happeued-ius- as we were
confident 10 would Oas friend Of Broad
way. New York. Mr. Charles Broadway
Rouss. TO whom O thousand bandauas are as
one and one is as thousand. sent Us
beauty a few days ago-a real, rightly one
such as the nob,est Roman Of them all 80
wears. we knew that So thoughtful "a man
"a prince among 10th century business
men-Hou.G be quite up 20 snuff 20 and
wouldn't let ON editor of inalenz q go
through the dog days Of this presidential
year without q red bandaua Long may ne
and the red bandana wave
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-06-21

Penn. Whiting, son of VIM. II. Whiting,
of Wildwood, Clarke county, was drowned
Saturday while bathing in the Shenandoah
river.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-06-21

some are dwelling on the hope OF de-
feating John sherman in convention by the
capture of the colored sherman delegations
from the south. They are quoted for Sher-
man nominally bat +, is thought they must
be "slept with" to keep 'em faithful
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-06-21
Building Association Mo-
tice.

TNHE Dues to Jefferson Building Association,
i No. 6, will be received on Tuesday, July
3rd. 1SSS-Wednesday July 4th, being legal
holiday. JOHN P0RTERFIELD,
lime u 1883. Sec'y & Treasurer.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-06-21
.NelC Advertisements.
Bank Notice.

THE Bank of Charlestown will be closed on
i Wednesday, the 4th of July.
GEO. A. PORTERFIELD.
June 81 1888. Cashier