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Middletown transcript., 1888-10-04
Fraternally yours
A HOMECOMING.

One afternoon, the second day after
the news of Lees surrender, the boys,
who had gone to drive up the cows to
be MIXED, saw two horsemen, one be-
hind the other, coming slowly down
the road on the far hill. One horse
was white, and, as their father rode a
white horse, they ran toward the house
to carry the news. Their mother and
Cousin Belle, however, having seen
the horsemen, were waiting on the
porch as the men came through the
middle gate and rode across the field.
1t was their father and his body
servant, Ralph, who had been with
him all through the war. They came
slowly up the hill the horses limping
and tagged, the riders dusty and droop-
ing.
1t seemed like funeral. The boys
were near the steps, and their mother
stood on the portico with her forehead
resting against pillar. No word was
spoken. Into the yard they rode at a
walk, and up to the porch. Then their
father, who had not once looked up,
put both hands to his face, slipped
from his horse, and walked up the
steps, tears running down his cheeks,
and took their mother into his arms.
1t ,oas funeral-the Confederacy was
dead.
A little later, their father, who had
been in the house, came out on the
porch near where Ralph still stood
holding the horses.
sTake off the saddles, Ralph, and
turn the horses out," he said.
Ralph did SO.
"Here,-here's my last dollar. You
have been faithful servant to me.
Put the saddles on the porch.'' 1t was
done. 'You are free," he said to the
black, and then he walked back into
the house.
Ralph stood where he was for some
minutes without moving a muscle
His eyes blinked mechanically. Then
he looked at the door and at the viii
dows above him. Suddenly he seemed
to come to himself. Turning slowly
he walked solemnly out of the yard
From 1.-TWO Little Confederates," by
Thomas Nelson Page, in ST. NICHo
LAS for October.
Middletown transcript., 1888-10-04
NOTICE.

Policy Holders are notified that an addi-
tiOnal nremium will be charged tor the use
Of gasoline stoves on their premises.
W.P. M1FFLIN Agent
Middletown transcript., 1888-10-04

Appoquinimink Tribe of Odessa has
elected the following chiefs Sachem,
Robert Pinharlow; Senior Sycamore,
w. B. Rhodes; Junior Sycamore, w.
H. Hickey; Prophet, L. H. Walker )
Representative to the Great Council OF
Delaware, Irwin Rose; Assistant Chief
of Records, W. w. Rose; First La
nape, George E. Rhodes; Second, La
nape, G. E. Rose; First Brave, T. c.
Enos, Second Brave, J. B. Clothier;
First Warrier, A. Reynolds; Second
Warrior, J. H. Cheeseman; Third
Warrior, w. G. Rhein, Fourth War
rior, W. Thomas; Guard of Forest,
n. Satterfeld; Guard of Wigwam, E.
D. Voshell.
Middletown transcript., 1888-10-04
1.-THE RIGHT MAN FOR OUR
CHURCH"

From the "Open Letter.. by For
rest f. Emerson under the above title
in the October Century, we quote the
following sin proof of the singular
demands sometimes made upon the
minister, not only for needful qualifi--,
cations not looked for in other profess
sions, but also for those which do not
really form a part of the clergyman's
necessary outfit for his work, | offer
for perusal letter written less than
five years ago by member of a church
in one of the largest and Oldest and
will it be believed ?-most cultured OF
our American cities. 1t was written
by one layman to another. The writer
| was a member of the supply COM
mittee'' appointed to !" look for the
right man. as pastor, and the epistle is
one of inquiry into the fitness OF GER
tain minister who had been recon-
mended to him for the position.
Leaving out dates and proper names
and single sentence, which might
furnish clue to Identification, give
the letter uerbatim without correction
of rhetoric, grammar, italics. or pune
tuation.
| Mr.. 49,
MY DEAR SIR 1 have this day read
| YOUR letter directed to my friend Mr..
---relative to Rev. Mr.------- -
of--My church relation is with.
Church, chairman of the committee
&c.-delegated to find just the man
church. We have enjoyed
the opportunity in listening to several
| fine speakers-but very few of them
j are considered what is needed-ol
fitted for this pulpit and people, "a
defect in voice-physique or mannerism.
| It requires a strong full rounded voice
to be heard in the auditorium OF the
sanctuary-we can seat 100, q every
body must hear in our church. Oul
congregation during the time Dr.
has been with US has averaged 700 OF
SO0-We must have a man who .ha'
the make up temporarily & spiritually
who will bring in 1900 & fill us tx
over1owing-Our church membersfHI
is 400-we want membership no
less than 1200-We think with Cod
J help & the right man-who is goot
seed sower, can do five have a goo'
operative force--& there is matefia
in misunderstanding to be square
hesced & numbered for the building
The streets are full of houses on botE
sides & there are to be found rougl
ashlers to be hammered-We need
master workman in the gospel.
Will you please give,me the exac
, measurement of Mr.. Mr.-(confden
{ tall if you say sol that is to say
Is he man of deep piety? & yet
social & ready man-an original man
in thought & utterances-a real stu
5 dent of Goldman & nature ? Are hi
! illustrations forcible s. impressive
i, &c. &c. Does he use. manuscript
What is his salary How mucl
l family ?-where did he graduate, il
9 Theology How does he stand on th
Andover question &C., I am Statistic
+ that some are born to be Teachers.
my request isgranted and the reply
satisfactory 1 feel sure that some. {
: our committee will go and listen
Middletown transcript., 1888-10-04

COMPARISON SoLICITED.-A wise
discrimination should be exercised by
all who take medicine. The preprle-
tors of Hoods Sarsaparilla solicit a
careful comparison of this medicine
with other blood purifiers and medi-
cines, being confident that the peculiar
merits of Hoods Sarsaparilla are so
apparent that the people will unhesita-
tingly prefer it to any other prepara-
tion. Hoods Sarsaparilla is not a
mixture of molasses and few inert
roots and herbs, but it is a peculiar
concentrated extract of the best alter
ative and blood-purifying remedies of
the vegetable kingdom. The enor-
nous sales of Hoods Sarsaparilla, and
the wonderful cures effected, prove
even more than has been claimed fol
this medicine. If you are sick the
best medicine is none too good. There
fore take Hoods Sarsaparilla.
Middletown transcript., 1888-10-04

"As glares the tiger on his toes,
Hemmed in by hunters, spears and bows,
And ere he bounds upon the ring"
selects<the object of his SPRING
So disease, in myrid forms, fastens
its fangs upon the human race.
Ladies who suffer from distressing
ailments peculiar to their sex, should
use DR.. Pierce's Favorite Prescription.
1t is positive cure for the most COM
plicated and obstinate cases of leucor-
rhea, excessive flowing, painful mem
situation, unnatural suppressions,
prolapsus, OF falling of the womb,
weak back, 8 female Weakness ante
version, retroversion, bearing-down
sensations, chronic congestion, indam-
alton and liberation of the womb. in
flamation pain and tenderness in
ovaries, accompanied with " internal
heat. -
Middletown transcript., 1888-10-04
Dyspepsia

Makes the lives of many people miser-
able. and often leads to self-destruc-
tion. We know of no remedy more
successful than Hoods Sarsaparilla.
It acts gently, yet surely and efficient
". tones the stomach and other
organs, removes the faint feeling,
creates a good appetite, cures head
ache, and refreshes the burdened
mind. Give Hoods Sarsaparilla a
fair trial. 1t will do you good.
Middletown transcript., 1888-10-04
Jtlistellantous Aduertislaefs
". 1. MOORE & CO.
Diagonals, corksereVs, '
CaSSimereS /!

We have just received a large stock
Of Cassimeres and Cheviots for Trou-
.sers and suitings in plain and Fancy
patterns. Our patrons all know what
The reputation Of our house has been
in the past, for these goods, but our
Ipresent stock excel them all in style,
! duality and prices (real free trade
prices
Call early and make your selection,
that you may have great many
STYLES to select from and haYe them
made before the rush comes.
Middletown transcript., 1888-10-04

ELKToN, Md, Sept. 29.-The jury in
the case of Cyrus Whitmire, on trial
in the Cecil county circuit court for
stealing chickens yesterday morning,
rendered a verdict of guilty,
and recommending the prisoners to
the mercy of the court. Judge Stump
sentenced Whitmire to three years in
the penitentiary. Court then adjourn
ed until the Decenlhsr term. Every
Evening.
Middletown transcript., 1888-10-04
BREAKFAST.

"By thorough knowledge of the natural
laws which govern the operations OF diges-
plication of the fine properties of we'll
selected Cocoa, MIR. Epps has provided our
brea ktast tables with delicately f1avoured
beverage which may save US many heavy
DOCTORS bills. 1t is by the judicious use OF
su ch articles OF diet that O constitution may
be gradually built up until strong enough
to resist every tendency to disease. Hun,
dreds of subtle maladies are floating around
us ready to attack wherever there is q weak
point. We may escape many fatal SHAFT
by keeping ourselves well fortified with
-CiuiL SerUice Gazette. Made simply with
boiling water or milk. Sold only in half
pound tins. by Grocers, labelled thus.
JAMES EPPS & co., Homeopathic Chem
lists, London, England.
Middletown transcript., 1888-10-04

Warmers Log Cabin Sarsaparilla
Regulates the Regulator. Largest
Sarsaparilla bottle in the market.
Manufactured by proprietors of War
ner's Safe Cure. Sold by all drug
gists. Take no other-it is the best.
Middletown transcript., 1888-10-04

1t is we'll enough to talk about a
needle being lost in hay-stack, but it
wouldn't be lost long If you were to
walk on the Lay in your bare feet.
Middletown transcript., 1888-10-04
Dyspepsia

and Constipation are almost universal.
Mr.. GALLAGHER, a practical chemist, OF
Roxbury, Mass, who was long troubled
with Dyspepsia, writes
GA friend induced me to try Ayers
Pills, and, after taking one bog without
much benefit, / was disposed to quit
them: but he urged perseverance, and,
before I had finished the second box,
began to experience relief. continued
taking them, at intervals, until L had
used eleven boxes. Suffice it to say,
that am now we'll man, and grateful
to your chemistry, which outstrips
mine"
The head and stomach are always In
sympathy hence the cause OF most OF
those distressing headaches, to which
SO many, especially women, are subject
Mrs. Harriet A. Marble, of Poughkeep-
sic, N. Y, writes that for years she was
a martyr to headache, and never found
anythi3g to give her more than tenn
porary relief, until she began taking
Ayers Pills, since which she has been
In the enjoyment of perfect health
Ayers Pills,
PREPARED BY
pr. J. c. Aver & Co., Lowell. Mass
Sold by all Druggists.
Middletown transcript., 1888-10-04
The Reason Why

Ayers Pills are SO popular is, that
while always reliable as a cathartic
medicine, they never leave any III
effects. This is because they are purely
vegetable, and entirely free from calo-
mel or any other dangerous drug. In
all cases, therefore, whether the patient
be old or young, they may be conf
IDENTIFY administered. ~
In the Southern and Western States,
where arrangements of the liver are SO
general, Ayers Pills have proved an in
estimable blessing. D. W. Baine, New
Berne, N. c., writes:
"I suffered long time with stomach
and liver troubles. tried various rem
edies, but received no benefit until
commenced taking Ayers Pills. These
pills benefited me at once. 1 took them
regularly for a few months, and my
health was completely restored"
Throughout New England, next to
lung diseases, Stomach and Bowel
Complaints are the most prevalent.
The Chickasaw messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1880-1900, 1888-03-22

How different in the lines of ac-
ton has been the work of the
Grange IN the p years of its exis-
tence. 1t started out by saying,
'In our Order and its purposes
there Is no communism, no agra
rianism." 1t does not seek to build
up the farmer by tearing other oc-
equations down. 1t believes in
equally distributed burdens and
equally distributed power" 1t
does not propose to throw off its
share Of taxes, and demand that
they shall be alone collected from
some other one species of proper
ty, while the land Of the farmer
shall go free. 1t teaches true pro-
lection. Its members, and the class
it represents, always have been
law-abiding citizens, and are to-day
the great balance-wheel in morali-
ty, religion and temperance.
Hence the great Order of the Pat
rons Of Husbandry, or the Grange,
grows in strength and in the re-
spect of the world, because it de-
serves it, while other orders that
follow after false prophets, and adj
vocate theories and principles that
are not American, and are un
worthy of a free people, 60 down
because they deserve it.-NationaI
Lecturer.
The Chickasaw messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1880-1900, 1888-03-22

A dispatch from New York city
in the news column of another pa
per, speaking of the Knights OF
Labor, and the tax theories of
Henry George, that land alone
should be taxed, says of Mr.. Pow
dcrly; "He is very friendly per-
sonally with Mr.. George, and is a
believer in his doctrines" 1t is a
we'll known and apparent fact that
the great Order of the Knights of
Labor has within a year passed
melted away almost as rapidly as
the Winter SHOWS are now going
under the worm Spring sunshine.
The Order has lost its hold upon
the confidence Of its own members,
and upon the respect of the best
people of our country. And it is
| Just such actions, as quoted above,
on the part oft leaders that has
caused tito lose the respect that
most of its principles commanded.
That the laboring classes OF this
country have grievances, that they
are suffering from the expressions
of monopolies, "trusts," unequal
laws, taxes, and the like, none can
deny; and that they need Organi'
cation and education to help them
to better and brighter day is also
freely admitted. But when they
accept the avowed principles o.
confessed Communists, and follow
the false lights of agrarians anC
opponents of the laws of God and
man, they must and will go tC
pieces, and fall low in public esti
mation.-Mortimer w lite head
, Lecturer of National Grange.
The Chickasaw messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1880-1900, 1888-03-22

comfort about them than they DO,
but ii the owner Of quarter sec
ton OF average land IN this State
dies he only leaves a landed estate
valued at from $500 to $1,000 to
his family, while the Kansas mans
hundred aud sixty acres-without
timber or water iaoilities-repre-
seuts an estate Of from $4,000 20
5000.
This is all the effect OF advertis-
ing which attracts attention, pro-
notes immigration aud creates de-
mand.
Every man in this section who
possesses a quarter or half section
Of reasonably good land, would
soon be in excellent financial condi-
tion it our people could be aroused
as mass TO the importance Of
blowing their own horns. We
have the best soil, timber, water
and climate in the world, but the
majority of our people have not
seen enough Of the rest Of the
world to appreciate the blessings
they possess, aud tho better in
formed people seem to regard these
facts as mysterious secrets they are
in honor bound to keep.-Yeoman.
The Chickasaw messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1880-1900, 1888-03-22

Grange Literature" presented II
the last meeting Of Centerville
Grange No. 25l.
Worthy Mas;or:-What 20 read,
is now the question that must be
decided. Every other organiza-
ton knowing the necessity Of the
Press, has its own organ 70 advo-
cate its principles. Never before
in the world'shistory, has the news
papers played so important a part
in the affairs Of men. as at the
present. Weare rushing headlong
at such a speed we can not take
time to study books-but tie pa
pers are our text books.
Every body reads, and every
class should read such literature as
treats directly upon topics pertain
ing 70 their business.
Every granger should have a
grange paper TO read, TO write for,
and 10 advocate the grange inter-
est.
Good grange literature dissent
mated among the farmers will do
more 10 accomplish the object and
aims Of our Order than all ether
means combined.
A grange paper Is necessity, a
medium Of communication for the
farmers, the best methods of farm
ing are freely discussed, giving
others the benefit of long expert
ence and practice.
We are educated by what we
read, so If we are TO be grangcrs,
we must study grange literature,
so as to be thoroughly dyed in the
WOOL
JOE BAILEY.
D. Il. CAVES.
Com.
The Chickasaw messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1880-1900, 1888-03-22

The members of the State
Grange. as it comes to our city year
after year, form a strikingly req
resentstive body Of men and wo-
men. They stand for the agricul-
tural interests Of the State, and
they represent a forward move
ment in the direction Of all that is
best in rural life. The Order came
none too soon. 1t twas badly need
ed, not only in New Hampshire,
but throughout all New England.
The exclusivc,dullnoss that formed
a marked feature Of rural life in
New England not many years ago,
had driven many from the farms
towns were falling off in popula,
ton aud schools and churches were
running down" The Grange
brought men and women together,
extended their acquaintance, broad
ened their viows, encouraged the
social side of life and awakened
thought and interested the young
IN the country towns as nothing
else had done. 1t is not too much
to say that in many sections the
Grange has done more to stop the
downward tendency and turn the
tide toward broader intelligence
aud greater prosperity than all
other influences together. And
the end has not yet been reached. I"
Union, Manchester, n. II.
The Chickasaw messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1880-1900, 1888-03-22

could you have beer within
the great hall Of the House OF Rep
resentatiyes, in the State Capitol
of Michigan, with the representa-
tives of thirty-three States, repre-
senting, as citizens, every relig-
ious sect and political party, free
traders and protectionists, union
and confederate soldiers, govern
ors and other State officers, Con-
gressmen, and various government
oflicials-all co-mingled in the fra
ternal council of the Patrons of
Husbandry, working for the ad
vancement of the cause of Ameri-
can agriculture, you would have
exclaimed, "This is indeed, a Ma
tional organizations" and when
our Southern brothers told us that
the Grange has done moro than
all other influences combined to
wipe out forever sectional strife
we feel that it is indeed so. Next
year comes our Presidential cleo.
ton, and if the events OF the past
few months are any indication Of
what the course of certain parties
will be, the evil spirit OF sectional
ism is to be revived, not in the
cause Of right and justice, but tC
serve the base ends Of party rath
er than country; and it is the duty
Of every true Patron to frown dowr
every printed or spoken word tina
for party purposes may be used t.
arouse sectional strife and hatred.
j. II. Hale, Master Connection
State Grange.
The Chickasaw messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1880-1900, 1888-03-22

For four years have been sulerer from
a terrible form Of Rheumatism, which re-
duced me 20 low that al hops q recovery
was given up. I have suffered the most
excruciating pain day and night. and Omen
while writing In agony have wished /
could die. ! have tried everything known
for that disease, but nothing did me any
good. and have mad some Of the finest phys
icians Of the state 20 work on me. but all 20
no effect. | have spent over $500 without
relief / am now proud TO say that after
using only one bottle Of B B B am enabled
10 walk around and attend 90 business, and
] would not take $500 for the benefit re-
ceived from one single bottle Of b 3 B.
refer 10 all merchants and business men Of
this town. Yours, most truly, = o Cara.
Wayely, Walker county. Texas.
The Chickasaw messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1880-1900, 1888-03-22
a SENSATION.

why q q that three bottlesof BB p are
sold n Atlanta 90 one of any other blood
remedy. aud twice az much consumed NJ the
State ofGeorEia a. any other prrpaiatiuni
40 one need take our word. but simply ask
the druggists. Ask the people. They are
competent witnesses. six houses IN At
tanla are buying B D . IN I'VE and ten gross
lots. and some 81 them buy a. Omen az every
two months. Why these unprecedented
sales here 90 home with 30 little adFertis-
inrf Modesiy forhids as making q reply.
Had b B u been before the public quarter
or half century &c w0uid not De necessary
20 be bolstered up with crutches Of page adj
yertisements now Merit viii conquer and
down money.
The Chickasaw messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1880-1900, 1888-03-22

The large proportion Of young
men and young women who attend
the meetings to discuss the Grange,
aud who become members, speaks
we'll for the future Of New England
farm lite. The fact is, il is the
young people and the medium aged
men who form the backbone Of this
progressive organization. The
Grange is for every farmer and his
family, not for a select few. It
goes out TO them in their own town
and in their own home, and asks
them to come into and build up a
Grange home Of their own, who're
the farmers families may congre-
gate tor social and educational i'm
pruvement. Then finances may
afterwards receive attention. In
every New England town their
are men and women, boys and
girls. on the farms who if brought
together and encouraged develop
talents tn, exercising Of which
make attractive meetings that re-
suit in pleasure and prof. to all.
New England Homestead.
The Chickasaw messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1880-1900, 1888-03-22
Worth knowing.

Mr. W. II Morgan. merchant, Lake City
Fla, was taken with a severe cold, attend
ed with distressing cough and running
into consumption in It's first stages. He
tried many so-called popular cough rene
dies and steadily grew worse. Was reduc-
ed in flesh, had difficulty In breathing and
WAS unable to sleep. Finally tried DIT.
Kings New Discovery for consumption and
found immediate relief, and after using
about a half dozen bottles himself well and
has had no return Of the disease. No other
remedy can show 50 grand record Of cures,
as DR.. Kings New Discovery for consump-
ton Guaranteed to do just what Is claim
ed for it.-Trial bottle Tree at MOOre's.
The Chickasaw messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1880-1900, 1888-03-22

If Mississippi farmers want to
see their wealth rapidly increased
by the advance in the price Of their
lands, they will have to study the
art Of "blowing" so well under
stood by their eo-laborers of the
West and Northwest. They make
more money per acre farming than
any Of these people, and have more
The Chickasaw messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1880-1900, 1888-03-22

To develop better and higher
manhood and womaahood among
ourselves. To enhance the COM
forts and attractions Of our homes,
and strengthen our attachments to
our pursuits. To reduce our ex-
peuses, both individual and corpor-
ate. To buy less and produce
more. in order to make our farms
selEsustaining .- Declaration OF
Purposes of the Grange.
The Chickasaw messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1880-1900, 1888-03-22

Recently we received a com
munication from an unknown dor
mant Grange brother, informing
us that he was then an alliance
man, but wanted Eight how to
return to the Grange, and that be
saw mo cause of friction between
the two Orders. The Grange has
been in the crucible for over twen-
ty years, ard evinces to-day only
refined gold. We will see about
the Alliance. Welcome back to
he fold dear sir, and bring your
knitting with you this time. ~
Southern Cultivator and Dixie
Farmer.
The Chickasaw messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1880-1900, 1888-03-22

All who desire full information about the
canse and cure OF Blood Poison, ScrofIls
and Scrofulous Swellings. Ulcers, Sores,
Rheumatism. Kidney Complaints. Catarrh
etc. can secure hy mail. free copy OF our
% page illustrated book OF wonders. filled
with the most wonderful and startling proof
ever before known Address,
Oct elm Blood Balm Co. Atlanta. Ga.
The Chickasaw messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1880-1900, 1888-03-22
He Swallowed Is.

Ihayo been troubled with a serious blood
disease for six years, and have expended
over s2jO.OO for worthless remedies which
did me no good The use Of IS bottles Of 3
B B has about cured NEEDING more good
rhan all other remedies combined. Il is a
quick and cheap blood purifier.
Talladega, Ala, April 20, ltS6.