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The Opelousas courier., 1888-01-07
FOR THE HOU
How to Cleanse woolens.

Experiments made in Germany on the
hest methods of cleaning woolens have
led to the following conclusions: First,
tbe LIQUID used for washing must be as
hot as possible; second, for the removal
Of greasy dirt, sweat, ETC., borax is of
90 little value that its application would
be mere waste, and, though soap lye is
better, the preference must be given to
SOAP I've along with ammonia, a mixture
which works wonders, by quickly dis.
solving dirt in particular parts which
are hard to cleanse, raising and reviying
even bright %colors; third, that on the
other hand, for cleaning white wooden
goods there is nothing which
even approaches borax-soap lye
and borax applied boiling hot,
give to white woolens a
loosencss and dazzling whitcness which
they often do not possess when they are
new; fourth, ii shrinkage is to be en-
tirely avoide |, the drying must be ac-
tolerated by repeatedly pressing the
woollcns between soft cloths. In ne
case should the woollens be dried in the
sun, as they become dry and herd, they
being best dried in a moderate current
of air, and in cold weather in a warm
place, but not too near the source of
heat. In the above experiments all the
various degrees of heat were tried, from
the hottest to the coolest temperature;
all the ~favorite cleaning materials were
also employed-soap, borax, ammonia,
benzine and mixtures of these.
The Opelousas courier., 1888-01-07
The Holly Tree of Virgtnia.

Peop'e living in the colder ATTITUDES
Of the United States have little idea Of
the exceeding beauty and brilliancy con
fcrred upon a landscape by the holly
tree. In Virginia it grows to q com
manding height, expanding into an UNI
brelIa of glossy, prickly foliage, thickly
studded with bu1chcs Of scarlet berries,
which, rising against a background Of
deep blue sky, makes in midWlnter q
spectacle not to be forgotten.-[Cen
4aarsy
The Opelousas courier., 1888-01-07
oriental Etiquette.

IA recent issue Of the Pokin Gazette
contains an imperial decree percmptorily
f~orbidding in the future any a~bbreviation
Of the names Of provinces, persons,
places, etc, ia memorials addressed 70
the throne BY high officials Of the Chi
nese Empire. Such authorizations are
considered SERIOUS breaches Of etiquette
and cannot be tolerated.
The Opelousas courier., 1888-01-07
Recipes.

QUICK PUDDING.-Two tablespoons of
corn starch, yolks of 6ur eggs, onc-half
cup of sugar. Mix and pour over one
quart of boiling milk, stir quickly, take
off from fire and pour into a pudding
dish; beat whites of eggs to, froth and
pour on the top; brown in the oven.
TAFFY. Three pounds OF t~reacle, two
pounds of moist sugar, one-half pound
of butter, flavor with a few drops only
of essence of lemon or of peppermint;
boil it one and a half hours, wltching
all the time, that it does not boil over,
(as it is apt to do if not attended to and
stirred now and them.
SPICED BEEF. Take the round, or
nice lean beef, aud rub we'll into it, q
mixture of A lbs. salt, 2 lbs brown sugar,
? ounces saltpeter, a quart Of molasses,
2 spoonfuls black pepper, and a spoon
full each of cloves, allspice and cinnamon.
This should be well rubbed in for s or
10 days, when it will be ready for use.
1t will keep longer in cool weather.
To Cook CoRNED BEEF Soak in
water v night and put on to cook in
plenty of cold water. When it comes to
a boil set the pot on the back of the
stove, and keep it scalding hot or at
49, MG4
most the gentlest simmer, until the
bones will slip oft. If heavy weight
is placed on the meal before it gets cold,
it will improve the taste aad the ap-
pearance.
The Opelousas courier., 1888-01-07

Novc. Cure for a TaraaatnlGs Bite
On sund,y morning, says the. Gilroy
(Gal.) Valley Record, N lis little boy
while putting on an undershirt at his
homo near sargent's wa bitten four times
BY d tarantula which was concealed IN
one Of the sleeves of tho garment, before
be could divcst himself OF it aud kill the
wrathsome thing. His father rushing to
him on hearing his outcry took in the
sitnation at a glance, and never was
turkey killed qui kr than one Of
oBrian's. The bird WIS ripped opelsin
the stomach, and laid entails aud all on
the child's arm aud p%lcnteous doses Of
whiskey administered at the time aad
during the drive to town for
medical assistance. Tho doctor pro-
nouaced the treatment as the very
best and which by its promptness had
probably saved the boys life. Mr..
OBrian informed us that when the
turkey was taken from the arm, the
flesh Of The bird had bccome quite black
and hard from the i iorlocd poison. A
chicken was afterwards served the sarns
wag and applied, but the flesh Of i
remained white an soft, proving con
elusIVely that the first application had
saficed 20 extract the vonoin injected by
the~tarantula'y fangs.
The boy, with tho exception Of 9
slight eruption, i now thoroughly well
and attending school.
II IL good thing 70 remember that
for tie extraction Of poison from & bite
h sting of ~venornous reptiles the
prompt application of raw and still
warm flesh almost 30 antidota.
coupled wfh tree nc internally of
Qe stimulansa.
PaM. L@A%& FlTN
The Opelousas courier., 1888-01-07

Known and used by physic' ans all over the
! orll. SCOTS EMULSION not only gives flesh
and strength by virtue of its own nutrit. Gus
properties, but creates an appetite for food
hat builds up the wasted body. Il have been
using SCOTS Emulsion for several years, and
am pleased with its action. My patients say
Il is pleasant and palatab,.e, and all grow
stronger and gain flesh by the use of it. / uso
it in all cases of wasting diseases, and it IL
specially useful for children when nutrient
med .cation is needed, as in Maras nus 1T
w. PIERCE, Nd, Knoxville, Ala.
The Opelousas courier., 1888-01-07

Deed Of K'ndna ass, and the Marvellous Ben
Gifts to the sufferers In Warren County
Hospital.
WASHINGTON, N. j., June rs, 1887.
5. AndrGl kitmer, VI. D., Binghdmton, N. T.:
DEAR SIR-Like the rest of the profession, l
have a prejudice against proprietary medi-
c:nes; but, like the rest, l can give no good rea
son for it. A M dical friend of mine in the
west called nv attention to your SWAMP oof
and babe me try it. / wrote you for a sample,
an1 you sem me a generous one indeed i
have tried it very carefully, and find it to be a
wonderfully invigorating tonic in cases o
broken down constitutions. Thusfar, | find ii
gives great relief in kidney and bl tdder trou-
bles; in in ipient stag IS of Bright's disease
diabetes and Urinary trouble in general. In
a hospi al, you know, | have ample oppor-
tunity to test a medicin,. All the patients
treated successfully a"e so many advert sers
of its merits.
The Opelousas courier., 1888-01-07
g,,,,o Ren,sa 10 HeI. String.

Celia. s.WEy do you encourage at
tentions from both Tom and Harry"
Irene. ssWell, dear, ! like Tom best,
but he il. not very well of, and can't
afford b coupe II We go to the theatre.
i call him my fine weather beau.
Celia. 1aT.hen what do you call
Harry2
irene. ssMy rain bow. Baza1s
The Opelousas courier., 1888-01-07
Lnrelx comrlexion.

What a lovely complexion we often heaI
persons say. 81 wonder what she does for itf'
n every case the purity and real dwellings, OF
The complexion depends upon the blood. Those
heir skin smooth and healthy b. taking
enough of DR.. Pierce's Golden Medical Dis
coyery'' TO drive out the humors lurking in the
system.
The Opelousas courier., 1888-01-07

We often see children with red eruptions on
sores on the head. These things indicate a de-
PRAYED condition of the blood. In the growing
period, children have need of pure blood by
If Dr.. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery is
given, the blood is purged l. of its bad elements,
and the child's development will be healthy.
and as it should be. Scrofulous affections,
ricketts,, feyer-sores, h~ip-joint disease or other
grave maladies and suffering are sure to result
from neglect and lack of proper attention to
such cases.
The Opelousas courier., 1888-01-07

ITCHING PILEs.-Symptnrns Moisture; In
tense itching and stinging; worse by scratching.
II allowed to continue tumors form, Whlchot-
INTME stops the itching and
bleeding, heals liberation, and in many cases
removes the tumors. It is equally ettieaclous
son, Proprietors, Phila. By mail for Gaeents.
SwAYNE's OINTMENT for sale by druggists.
The Opelousas courier., 1888-01-07
Three BOTTLES Cure CatarrIn.

ELI ROBBINS, Runyan P; O., Columbia Co.,
She he was five wears old, very badly. l saw DR..
SAT- ) Catarrh Remedy advertised, and pro-
cured a bottle for her, and soon saw that 10
helped her N third bottle effected a Pernlai
nent cure. She is now eighteen years old and
sound and hearty"
The Opelousas courier., 1888-01-07
Yours truly, DR.. S. A. DEFOE.
In charge of Warren County Hospit l,

The above is a true copy of the original let
ter-Editor Binghdmt0n Republican.
This spe life is meeting with marvellous sue
cess in the treatment of diseases for which iii
health and hope r long life, use DR.. Kilmer':
Swamp-Root Kitsu y, Liver and Bladder Cure.
At Druggists, S'.ta11t--5 bottl $ for 500, or b5
expr IS, DR.. Kilmr.A & Co, Binghamton, n. Y
The Opelousas courier., 1888-01-07
No man strise or safe / ut he that is homes

Mild, soothing, and healing is Dr.. sage's Ca
tarrh Remedy.
The Opelousas courier., 1888-01-07

All are not princes that ride with the
emperor.
The Opelousas courier., 1888-01-07

Half the Logs to-day would rather 5e drum
majors than presidents.
The Opelousas courier., 1888-01-07
Auanaerrnl rnod nnh Medscine.

Correction is goo' when administered il
ra ,cnn
The Opelousas courier., 1888-01-07

ROYAL GLUE mends everything! Broker
China, Glass. Wood. Free Vial at Drugs & Gre
The Opelousas courier., 1888-01-07

One factory in Newark, n. j., turns out
150, O00, COO corkscrews in a year.
The Opelousas courier., 1888-01-07

a - 60 IS a day. Samples worth q . ~; FREE
S@ & Brewster Safety Rein Holder Co, Holy. nlcn..
The Opelousas courier., 1888-01-07
Consumption surely Jared,

that I have q positive remedy for the above
named disease. By its timely use thousands OF
hopeless cases have been permanently cured. |
FREE to any of your readers who have con-
sumption il they will send me their Express
and T. O. address. Respectfully,
T.. A. SL0CUM, NC. 1851 Pear ST. n. Y.
The Opelousas courier., 1888-01-07

When Catarrh has taken a strong hold on the
system Taylor's Hospital Cure, 264 B'way. New
York reaches, by means of the Nebulizer, the
very seat of the trouble.
The Opelousas courier., 1888-01-07

snEAas q A MONTH. 1gcntsiV Wanted. 90 best sell"
AAE Ing articles in the world: | sample ETcs.
DE0WAddress JAY BRONSON Dstfoit' maea.
The Opelousas courier., 1888-01-07

MA T G. Obtained, Send stump for
#%k% = aW - Inventors Guide. L. BIN@
HAN. Patent Attorney, Washington, D.. }.
The Opelousas courier., 1888-01-07
sConstantly Hawking aud spitting,'

THOMAS J. RUSHING, ESD, s9os Pine S.reet,
st. Louis, Mo-, writes: Il was q great SUFFERER
hardly breathe, and was constantly hawking
and Splitting, and for the last eight months
could not breathe through the nostrils; ]
iiy, j was advised to try DR.. Sage's Catarrh
Remedy, and l am now a well man. | believe
it to be the only sure remedy for catarrh now
manufactured, and one has only to give II 2
fair trial to experience astounding results ana
q nnrmanent cure"
The Opelousas courier., 1888-01-07
A NOTED BENEFACTOR's

Arizona produced 10000, 900 pounds of copper
last wear.
The Opelousas courier., 1888-01-07

A joint debate-A quarrel Tor the prime cut
If the fowl.
The Opelousas courier., 1888-01-07
The Poor Little Ones.

About The fi~rstslloWgbost at sea IS the sigh
of land. cad +;
The Opelousas courier., 1888-01-07
at1,,to,d agony from Catarrh.o

Prof. w. HAUsNER, the amous mesmerist.
of Ithaca, N. Y, writes: Some ten years ago
[ suffered untold agony from chronic nasal
catarrh. MY family physician gave me up as
incurable, and said ] must die. My cage was
such a bad one, that every day, towards sun.
set, my voice would become SO hoarse could
nv c91ghing and clearing of my throat would
almost strangle me. by the use of DR.. sage,s
Catarrh Remedy, in three months, was q well
man. and the cure has been permanent.
The Opelousas courier., 1888-01-07

MemNRMue to Soldiers and Heirs. Send for cir
DEWSaUMS culars. No fee unless successful.
E, III, GELSTON 81 CO.. Washington. DC.
The Opelousas courier., 1888-01-07

mn7naHH Morphine Habit Cured In 10
H&E 10 20 days. no pay tili cured.
Dr.. ). Stephens, LabanOR, Ohie.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1888-06-08
COMMISSIONERS OFFICE.


COMMISSIONERS OFFICE,
" Woodstock, Va. May II, 1853.
To II. II. Haun, use VIM. II. Haun, who
snes for himself and all other creditors
of Reuben Coffman, decd, who will
come in and contribute to the costs of
this suit and abide the result thereof,
Compliments, and Samuel J. SmOot,
admr. of Reuben Coiiman, decd, Rebec-
ca Coifman, widow, Anna p. Cofiman,
Israel f. Coitman, David w. Coiiman,
and Mary Alice Coif'man, Defendants.
You are hereby notified that have fixed
upon the 18th day Of June next, between
the hours of 6 O'Clock, a. m, and o'clock
p. m, # fair, il not, on the next fair day
thereafter Sunday excepted) to take and
settle, at my office, the accounts of
LIST. All debts, in order of their priority,
against the estate OF Reuben Coiiman, decd
I'd. The real estate of which said Reu.
ben C0flman died seized and possessed,
and the value of the same.
3rd. State and settle the accounts of
Samuel j. Smoot, admr. of Reuben Coli
man, decd.
ith. Any other matter he may deem per-
tinent or which any party in interest may
require required to be taken by the decree
of Shenandoah Circuit Court rendered on
the 9nd day of April, 1893, in a suit IN
chancery depending 10 said court between
II. II. Haun, use VIM. II. Haun, &C., com
plainants, and Reuben Cohman's admr,
&c, defendants, and If from any cause the
taking of said accounts ahall not be COM
menOed, or having been commenced should
not be completed on that day, the taking
of the same will be adjourned from day
to day, or from place to place, until the
same are taken and completed.
Given under my hand as Commissioner
in chancery of the said court, at my office
in said county the day and year 6rst
aforesaid.
P.W. MAGRUpER, Conn, in Ch'y.
May l9-iw,
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EDINBURG NOTES.

Irwin & Baker have just received car
load Of salt.
"Snuffy" seems to be falling behind and
Judge" going ahead Whip up, "snuffy,"
or you will get left.
Take your produce to Irwin & Bakers
to get the highest price, and to buy your
goods at the lowest figure.
Our friend, Robt. w. Burke, has beOn
sent on business trip, by his house, to
Nashville, Tenn, to remain two or three
weeks. al and
A large lot of bacon h-oaker's.
country cupsaned, last week. to witness
10 same old cane exposed to the eye of
the public, labeled: "Pawned for tobacco"
and the Doctor walking about with a
rough old stick. instead. This is too bad.
A small lot of that large stock of white
dress goods left that IryIn e. Baker sold
so low. Call early to secure bargain.
The base ball club will hold a festival
at this place, Friday night, June 8, 1893.
for the benefit of The club. Ice. cream,
strawberries, cake, and other refreshments
cheap. Fine music during the evening by
brass band. Let all turn out and have
an enjoyable evening.
Well, We haYe seen-but twas not hot.
We refer to the game Of Saturday, as by
notice Of last weeks items, played between
the Eureka and Get There" mines, of
this place, which resulted as follows
Eureka" IL runs "Get There" runs, a
defeat by 80 runs, with skunks, to the
"Get There" A bad play at center base.
in 9TH inning, gave runs to the didn't
G. T." II. 8. Wightman deserves especial
notice for home run, on well struck
ball to the left field.
The following named persons have de-
parted this place, in the last few weeks,
for the respective places named;
Bernie Shelter and family, to Sandy
Hook, Nd; Zip Zimmerman, Jacob Sheetz
and John Ludwig, TO Washington, d. C. ;
Fred LindsmoOd, to Philadelphia; s. P.
Rinker, to Chicago; John Bowman, to
Roanoke, Va; DIR. w. +. Wlssler, to
Chattanooga, Tenn. Most of whom have
secured positions and will locate.
p. S.-Since writing the above we no.
tice the return of John Ludwig. We do
not know-perhaps he thinks "there's no
place like home"
Jacob Sheetz, too, we learn Is accompa-
MED BY bis FAMILY. Our ~ and pros
PeritY in a long life to you, Jake and Gus
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1888-06-08
EXCHANGE NOTES.

The Charlestown Free Press says: A very
sad and unusual accident happened TO the
eight.year.old daughter Of Mr.. Chas. h.
Barnhart. OF Dunl elds, last Sunday morn
ing, which nearly resulted in her death.
She was standing in the Presbyterian
Church yard at Dullields, near the low
picket fence which separated the church
from the public road, when colt jumped
the fence and striking the child with all
four feet, broke her collar bone, arm, thigh
and leg. Medical aid was soon secured
and the wounds dressed and bones set.
The child, we are pleased to state, is
doing remarkably well under the circum-
stances.
The Winchester LeddT says; Miss Clara,
the l3-year-old daughter Of W. o. Towns,
made narrow escape from serious or
fatal injury on Thursday evening of last
week. While walking along Kent St.,
near the Gas house, she received bullet
wound just aboye the right ankel, which
naturally alarmed the girl and caused her
10 run home as fast as possible. DIR. May
nard was Immediately summo ned, the in
Jury examined and found to bo only
flesh wound, the ball evidently passing on
after making considerable Of cash. The
bullet has not been found. The cause of
the accident was the careless use of fire
arms by boys old enough to know better.
Frank Sigafoos and another lad seem to
have been shooting at mark with an air
rife, which takes a good sized cartridge.
He was standing against the fence, aiming
at a tree some distance of on same side OF
the street, when he missed his mark, the
bali striking the girl on the opposite pave
ment. The wound was painful. She
could not walk for several days and has
not been alb le TO attend school since.
The Page Courier says James Miller, col
ored boy who has heretofore borne good
character, was arrested sometime since
for stealing certain articles from the
kitchen Of Mr.. u. s. Brubaker, short dis
lance from town. On last Monday he was
arraigned before the COUNTY conrt and
after some preliminary proceedings was
remanded to the Sheriff to he put in Jail.
Sheriff Chapman, who was busily engaged
at the time, and who thought his prisoner
safe in a crowded court room, was greatly
surprised when he turned a few moments
afterwards with view Of taking him in
charge, to discover that the bird had
flown. Keeping the matter quiet be re-
paired at night with Mr.. Sam'l y. Judd
to the vicinity of Miller's residence near
town. and soon discovered him approach
ing his house in the darkness. Advancing
to arrest him Miller drew his pistol and
fred at him when only few feet inter
yened between them The Sheriff, who
was alone at the time, seized Miller and
calling Mr.. Judd to his assistance, soon
had the "nippers" on him. On Tuesday
morning Miller was indicted by the grand
iurv and tried for the shooting, the
jury bringing in verdict Of guilty and
fixing his Imprisonment in the peniten-
tary at four years.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1888-06-08
EDITH ITunrO.

On last Saturday night Mrs, Noah Slew
or, while attempting to enter her bed
room on the second floor, fell from the top
stair case down to the bottom. wounding
herself, we fear, almost fatally.
By the rains of last Wednesday the Fort
creek was raised to considerable height,
doing slight damage in places.
On last Sunday, at 10 o'clock, the Rev.
John Tamkin preached at Joppa church
on the principle of the Christian Church,
and it was grand indeed.
It is supposed Messrs. l.. T. and X. +.
Stoneburner's bark peelng will close this
week. 1t has been great harvest to
some of our laboring men through this
section.
Mrs. L. c. Hook is now visiting relatives
in Hampshire county, w. Va, where her
husband also resides. SPIcE.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1888-06-08

A great many people, not only in VIr-
GINA, but elsewhere, are like Micawber,
"waiting for something to turn up" Such
ideas as that might have accomplished the
desired end in the days when Adam was a
little boy, but in this fast age of the world
re must get TO the front and push. Now, to
those who are not afraid to exert them
selves little during the summer, and
especially to those who want to make in
clear money from 81 900 to 5000, we, in
all candor and sine Gritty, say there has
never come to our knowledge anything so
simple. 80 easily operated, and so grand as
labor saver. that pays such handsome
profits, as the wonderful Davis 1888 Quill
ter. A State agency for the Quilter Is a
real bonanza as will be seen on investiga-
ton. A county agency will surpass any
store in tho county-On profits. Mr.. F. NJ.
Allen last week sold the agency for the
States Of Delaware and Maryland to two
of our best citizens. Messrs. c. n. Best and
ID. II. Walton, who will leave for their ter
ritory in about a week. We understand
that Shiplet & Shockey are doing fine
business, as they have sold a great many
county agencies in this part of the State
Mr.. Allen will leave here In the course OF
two weeks, and this may be the only
chance to secure territory for 80 good an
invention.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1888-06-08

If you want tombstones, monuments, or
anything in that line, to perpetuate the
memory Of your loved ones, call on us and
examine the large and elegantly illustrat-
ed catalogues, from which you can select
anything from the smallest and cheapest
headstones to the finest monuments, all
at prices as low as can be found any
where. FRAvEL ~ TELLER.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1888-06-08
SHENANDOAH VALLEY
FEMALE IMFIRMARY,

The public are hereby informed tat An
inirmary for the treatment of all feinsie
diseases has been recently established
At WOODSTOCK, r.,
to meet a long aud pressing need Of this
great Valley, which contains over 100000
inhabitants, but without a single hospital
for the treatment of female diseases. Tho
building is large and comm0dious with
suitable arrangements, while thcextensive
experience both in this country and in the
great hospitals Of Europe, of the surgeon
in charge, should command the largest
public confidence in his fitness for this
special work, and the good to flow out OF
this institution.
t1-The charges are moderate and very
much less than for similar services In the
Northern cities.
IV-The public are cordially invited to
inspect the arrangements for the com ort
of the patients, while everything will DO
done for their speedy restoration to health.
All surgical operations Will .'e charged fer
at minimum prices, but which, of course,
will bear relation to the gravity Of the
case. Communication will receive
prompt attention.
W. II. TRlPLETT, NJ. d.,
dee. 2-lyl Surgeon in Charge
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1888-06-08

This Office is under great obligations 10
Miss Mamie Williams, the charming and
accomplished daughter of Gen. Jas. II.
Williams, of this place, tor large num-
Der of delicious bananas. These are
probably the first of this splendid tropical
fruit ever raised in Virginia, and were the
product Of a tree planted by the fair
hands of the graceful young donor.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1888-06-08

For the first few days of this month
fires have been necessary to comfort in
the mornings and evenings, while over
coats were worn by many persons. Sew
eral mornings early risers found consider
able frost on tho grass in low places, but
not sufficient to do any tarm. Our old
citizens say that this has been the coolest
spring within their recollection, while the
rainfall during May was the greatest for
twenty years. The last few days have
been bright and warm, but the nights are
still cool