davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-08-10
a Mothers Search

An interesting incident has jet been
brought to light 10 Greensboro, Ky, IN
which Martha Cobble, who served great
portion ot her life in slavery in VirglniD, and
who forty years ago was separated from ner
children, Is the heroine. The mother and
her offspring were owned by planter near
Richmond, Va, and at the breaking out OF
the gold excitement in California in l049
her master sold her two sons, aged and lO
wears, to a save-trader from New Orleans
to secure money to go to the gold hells. The
boys were taken to New Orleans. where
thew were again sold. the Oldest, Thurston
Cobble, to parties 10 Henderson, KY. and
his brother Ned to party living in Texas.
As soon as her boys were taken from her
the mother, who WAS held by the chains
of slavery, eet about to learn where hsr chill
dren were taken and to keep trace of them,
hoping that some day they would be re-
united She succeeded In learning that they
had been taken 10 New Orleans, but here she
ost all trace of them, but did not despair,
and continued ber search by means OF letters
written for her by friends to various parts OF
tie country, all of which were fruitless. As
soon as she was given her freedom, che
worked bard and saved her earnings in Or
der to pursue her search. She managed, by
slinting herself, to visit New Orleans, thence
to Memphis, Nashville, Tenn, and many
other place., at last returning to Richmond,
Va. During her travels she would get
friends 10 write fer her to points where che
would occasionally receive information
which might possible bring her some news
Of her boys. Finally she, by some accident,
learned that Tburston bad been cold and
taken to Henderson, KY. She got come of
her friends to write to some of the members
of the Baptist Church at Henderson. a re-
ply was returned that he had gone to Da.
viess county, KY. A letter was addressed
to the Baptist Church in Owensboro', which
was handed to Thurston Cobble, who has
been employed for some time as porter in
the Deposit Bank. Thurston at once 30
cured money, and forwarded it to his aged
mother, who is now IS years old, and near.
!, !,.ipd. The money brought the mother
to Owensboro' Sunday, and the meeting Of
the faithful parent and her son was joyous
scene She was also rewarded by learning
that her other son is doing well uear Dsllae,
Texas. Cincinnati ENQUIRER.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-08-10

Four SMART BoYs-George W. Norton,
banker, the richest man in Kentucky, died
at his home in Louisville last week. he
left 50, 100000 He had three brothers, all
of whom are likewise very wealthy, one oi
them being Eckstein Norton, Of New York
city, president of the Louisville and Nash
vile railroad, thu rongest corporation in
the South.
An anecdote will show the remarkable
ability of Mr.. Norton and his brothers as
financiers. Their mother was left widow
almost without means when her children
we're comparatively young. They then lived
at Russelville, town OF about l $50 inhabi-
tants, in the southern part of the State. She
managed to give each CT her sons business
education. she was woman of unusual
ability and great strength and decision OF
character. When George came of age she
took all the mouey she could raise and put
it into his hands. Il was only 81, 100.
Take this and use it according to the
| best of your judgment" she said. "As soon
as you get start repay it and let the other
boys have chance"
Young George took the money, and in
two years he paid it back with interest
having made enough besides to serve as the
foundation Of h's fortune Mrs. Norton
then gave the l, 100 to ber next oldest SOD
and repeated to him her advice to George
In two years. be, too, returned the money,
having been equally successful The 81, 100
was then passed to the third son, who also
established himself with it, and returned il
for the use of the fourth aud youngest son.
He, too, laid the foundation of fortune
with il, and passed it back to his mother
who, after death, divided 1t equally among
them.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-08-10
ADVICE TO MOTHERS.

Mrs wINSLoW's SOOTHING SYRUP, for
children teethng is the prescription of one OF the
best female nurses and physicians in the United
States aud has been used for forty years With
neyer-faiiins success by millions of. mothers for
tneir children. During the process of teething
its Vaiue Is incalculable. 1t relieves the child
from p&in, cures dysentery and diarrhoss, eripine
In the bowels and wind-colic. By giving health
to the child 1t rests the mother Price 25 cents q
bottle.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-08-10
RuckIen,s Aruica SaIye.

THE BEST SALyE in the world for Cuts, Bruises
Sores, Ulcera Salt Rheum, Fever Sores, letter,
Chspped Hands, Chilblains, Corns and all Skin
Eruptions, and positively cures Piles, or no pay
required. 1t is guaranteed to give perfect satis-
faction, or money refunded. Price 25 cents per
box. For sale BY E. s. Leadbester & Bro
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-08-10
Mount st. Joseph's College.

Course of s,udies-@as icai AID ,ommcrcisi.
1crms-Eo4.drj ics ession OF iiys cacnths
s10o Day s.u }cnl. according 10 graay. stadies
will b, rssuaei on sionasy, Sepe be- 81, 1889
Address B2o. JOSEPH Irecsor,
"z.,oll P o, Ba'tno-e ult-, Nd
Send for cata oguc i;22 3m
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-08-10

How THE MERCHANT GETS HIS VACA.
TIoN.-"Are you going away this summer ?"
said one merchant to another.
mo. 1 am going to the store every day;
but have made arrangements to take q
rest"
"How?"
81 took my advertisement out of the pa
per- LynchbMrq Tirqiniaa
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-08-10

IIOR RENT-T,he DWELLING House and
J. OFFICE No. III south Royal street, either
together or separately. Apply at41S King street
or to Mrs. E. D. BARTON. ap29 IF
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-08-10
ALEXANDRIA, Va. SATURDAY EVENING AUGUST 10 1899
EDUCATIONAL.
LurayF emaie institute

N. NJ. RaTGRoVE (Aluninus Univer.i'y Of yir-
ginia). Principal, as listed by full corps of cxpe
riencod teachers. Buildings new I'D beautifully
situated. Heated by hot air pipes BED rooms,
for two occupants each, carpetsd, and in other re
spects handsomely furnished Delightful! climate ;
beautiful scenery. Thorough oolicgisic course of
study, with excellent advantages in Music and
Art. Board ard tuition for nine months Sl60.
Music and Art extra For circulars containing
full informatio1 SIply [, tha princip.i Ii1 oi 6w
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-08-10

FloR RENT-Thc THREE sroRT BRiCK
L DWELLING No ia sou h Fairfax street,
now occupied hy the Misses Greene apply t.
ie2S tt GEO UHLEB.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-08-10
HOTELS.
FOR SALE AND RESI-

sGOR RENT.-The Tbo:oughfarc Farm, Thor
I oughfare Gap, Prince William coupty. Ap. |
ply tos Z. BLElGHT, Hay Market, Virginia.
y19 1aw3w
Morning journal and courier., 1889-04-15
OBITUARY.


The Late Mrs. Hannah Leonard.
 Mrs. Hannah Leonard entered into rest on April IA at o'clock in the afternoon. She was the daughter of Asahel and Sarah Royce, being born to them in Lanesboro, Mass, De- cember 21, 1799.
 In her childhood she removed with her parents to Tioga county, N. Y. She was married on February 2S, 1891, to Louis G. Leonard, with whom she lived happily nine years. At the expiration of that time her husband died, leaving her with three young children, whom she trained and prepared for an honorable and useful life.
 Mrs. Leonard was for about sixty years consistent and faithful member of the Con- gregational church of Berkshire, N. Y. To her last days she maintained lively interest in the church and the work of it's benevolent societies. She took special interest in the work of foreign missions, and from her early youth was regular and liberal contributor to the American board, to whose services she also gave son, the Rev. J. Y. Leonard, who for twenty-five years was missionary in Turkey.
 Mrs. Leonard was an eager and discrimi- hating reader of the records of Christian work, and through her knowledge and zeal she interested many of her friends in the work of Christ at home and abroad. She had a keen sense of justice, and was the friend of the slave in the days of oppression, and she was also the self forgetful helper of the poor and bore charitable spirit toward all men.
 Thirteen years since she came to this city to reside with her daughter, Mrs. R. F. Cowles. In consequence of fall and the fracture of a limb she has been confined to the house and much of the time to her bed for the past four years.
 Her loving heart, her bright mind and her sweet spirit endeared her to those who minis tered to her, and to her friends. With pa- tience and sweet submission to the divine will she filled we'll her allotted place unto the end. Her last words, spoken to a member of her family were: Abiding under the shadow of the Almighty"
 On beautiful Sabbath h the spring, when nature wakes to new life, she passed into the rest of God to wake in that new life which knows neither sorrow nor suffering, neither fading nor death.
 Her three children, Charles T. Leonard of Berkshire, N. Y.; Rev. J. Y. Leonard, for merly of Turkey, but now of this city, and Mrs. R. P. Cowles, with whom her last years were spent and from whose home she passed to an eternal home, survive her. X.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-04-15
HOME MISSION WORK

Miss Florence Beard Tells of Her teresting Talk.
 A very attentive audience listened to Miss Florence Boards talk on "Home Mission Work" at English Hall last evening. Miss Beard came East last Fall from Utah, (where for five years she has labored under the aus pices of the New West Educational Commis- sion) to take course of lectures here. Miss Beard commenced by giving 8 sketch of the Mormon church. She said "there are 160,- 900 Mormons in Utah. Most of you perhaps think that this is all there is of them in the country, but there are many more. If you go up into Idaho, you will find more Nor mons there than there are non-Mormons. There are thousands of them in California, the same is true of several other Western states. You will find them also in the East, in Massachusetts, and even, there are quite a number in Bridgeport, Conn. Our force of teachers in the West has grown steadily from five to sixty and we have about thirty good, schools" Miss Beard will soon return to Utah to continue her work among the Mor- mons.
 At the close of Miss Boards address, Miss Wynne Ward sang very acceptably solo entitled cone Sweetly Solemn Thought. /" A large delegation from the United church were present and sang in the choir which is under the charge of Mir. E. 0. Webster of Yale Seminary
Morning journal and courier., 1889-04-15
LOCAL NEWS.
Brief Mention,


 Send your magazines for binding to Dor mans.
 Of course you believe in economy-ther use Brussels soap.
 Selectman Sternberg is confined to his home by an attack of fever.
 Morris Hermann sails for Europe this week. He will be absent three months, chiefly in Austria.
 The Hartford Post of Saturday contains a fine cut of the new Y. NJ. c. A. building, to cost $125, ,060, which is to be erected in Hart ford.
 Professors Mixter and Hastings of the Sheffield Scientific school have prepared g new book on chemistry for use in the fash. man class.
 Gen. Frank D. Sloat revisited Admiral Foote post last Saturday evening and gave the boys rousing speech. He was warmly welcomed.
 We import all our foreign goods and age our American whiskies. We can conse- quently guarantee their purity.-G. F. Heu- blein & Bro.
 Charles s. Livingston,s a colored boy of six- teen and son of the janator of North college, was arrested Saturday for stealing sums amounting to $52 from James T. Rogers, 6 student. Of this sum $32. was recovered.
 Elijah Futile, @ former member of the New Haven police force, died yesterday. He was also..frs sergeant of the old First Connecticut light battery in the late war and leaves many friends whs will mourn his death.
 The Harlem river branch of the New Ha- ven road is being laid with steel rails the entire length at a cost of nearly $1O0, 900. The terminal property at this end, at the Harlem river, is undergoing extensive im- provements.
 Rev. Mr. Poteat preached a sermon of marked power and brilliancy last evening at Calvary Baptist church from the words: "But there shall go many into everlasting punishment" The discourse abounded with eloquent passages, impassioned appeals and striking original thought, and was listened to with the closest attention by very large congregation.
 Dr. Munson of the Soldiers Home at No rotor has made few statistics lately in re- gard to the relative ages of the veterans, as follows: Of 16S men at the institution 21 are between the ages of 70 and S4, average age 74.4; 58 between 60 and 70, average age 63.3; 34 between 55 and 60, average age 57.7. Most of the soldiers are at the home ineapacitated by old age. Others suffer from sickness and old wounds.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-04-15
FuNERALOFF. B. PLoEGRR.

Largely Attended ae His Late Resi.
 dence - Beautiful Flowers - Grand
 Procession of Military and Civic so-
 c1e1tes.
 The funeral of ex-Captain Frederick B.
 Ploeger was attended at his late residence,
 No. 150 Meadow street, yesterday afternoon.
 Captain John Gutt, with Lieutenants Miller
 and Schafner, with nearly all of the City
 Guard in full uniform, who were headed by
 the second regiment band, escorted the three
 societies of Odd Fellows to which deceased
 belonged from their headquarters on Chapel
 street to the house on Meadow street. Stahl
 & Hegel, the undertakers, provided an ex-
 pensive burial casket with silver extension
 handles, in which the remains were inferred
 in the uniform of the encampment. The many large and very beautiful floral pieces
 were as follows: On the ccfin was ''The Gates Ajar," of large flowers with the word Husband" and two floral pillows, one with
 the word 'Papa," the other with the word ssGrandpa." On table near by were two
 wreaths and pillow, all of handsome flowers.
 The City Guard contributed 8 pretty floral piece, s'The Gates Ajar," with the words 'sCo. B, City Guard" Rev. Charles H. Seibke oficiated at the house. The long procession which escorted the body to the Evergreen cemetery was con- posed of the following organizations who were led by the band whose solemn dirges marked the slow time of the infantry eom~ panies:
 City Guard Captain Jehn Gutt. Grand Canton Sassacus, No. 1, Captain John Hinman with about seventy men. Canton Golden Rule, Captain Morris Ray with about forty-fv men.
 Canton Aurora, Captain Meyers with about fifty five men.
 Ex-Captain Ploeger was formerly in com mand of Canton Aurora, and all of the Patri- archs Militant were present in full uniform. The Independent German Rife company, which the deceased formerly commanded, were in carriages. The Veteran City Guards were under command of President Peter Holland. The Germania lodge, I. O. O. F., and the ConcoIdia German Aid society and many relatives and friends were in carriages. The Odd Fellows conducted the services at the grave.
 The pallbearers were George N. Moses and L. s. Manville of Sassacus, H. Hillman, H. Buchter, A. Schappa, A. Miller, o. VonBeren and J. Gulow of Aurora.
 A widow and four children survive the de- ceased, who was aged 59 years and 5 5months. The deceased was insured in the Germania Life Insurance company for $1 ,000 and in the Odd Fellows Mutual Aid association for $2,000. Both policies are payable to the children of the deceased.
 Henry Ploeger, son of the deceased, is an active member of the City Guard, in which company the late Captain Ploeger was for- merly lieutenant.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-04-15
sESv HAVEN, CONN.
Monday, April 15, 1889.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS FOR TO-DAY

NEW ADVERTISEMENTS FOX TC-DAY Alcock's Porous Pasters-At Druggists. Before You Purchase-Msndel 8 Ersedman % Dress Trimmings-Wilcox& 6 Co.
 Easter Novelties-Howe & Stetson.
 Easer Iantice ierPe Psce Tea Co Easter Cards-McIntesh's.
 Easter Hats-Brcoks Co.
 For Rent-TenementEJ RTt P. Q. Box sas For Rent-Law Ohice-A. H. Kimberly. For Rent-Rooms-50 Chapel Street. For Rent-Houses-C. A. Moeler. For sale-House-2 Grown Street Gloves-Monson 6 Carpenter.
 Great Sale-Mendel & Freedman. Guaranteed-Wm. Nicely E Co. Hard to Believe-Wm. Neely G Co. Hoods Sarsaparilla-At Druggists. Horsf0rd's Acid Phosphate-At Druggists'. Lilly Rowley-At Bunnell's. Lougee's Vitalizing Compeund-At Druggists. Ladies-R. W. Mills. Muslin Underwear-Wm. Neely & Co. Oils for Salad-Cooper & Nichols. Put Money in Thy Purse -Wm. Neely & Go. Removal Card-F. O. Futile. Short Beach Property-John T. Sloan. Seeds-W. Ire, 91 Broadway. Special Attractions for Easter-F. M Brown Go Saybrook, Conn.-E. H. Ludlow & Co, New York Ten Ten Pol,,ars Pollars R~eward-1Ss ~ " Val Street Welcome the Lady Analysts. Woodoline-Wm. Nicely Go. Wanted-Position-Ste -Stenographer, Box 797. Manted-Help FurnishedS755 Chapel Street. Wanted Blacksmith-J. F. Goodrich & Co. Wanted -Girl-6s Dwight Street. Wanted-Pupils-A. B. C,-ThiS OGce. Wanted-Employment-P o. Box SOP. Wanted d-Salesman-Cosgrove 6 Go. Wanted-Situation-30 Mansfield Street. Wanted situation-s5s Grand Avenue. Wanted Wanted- -Situstion-4S & Tyler Street. Commerce Street xl Fer Dozen-Edw. E. Hall & Son
Morning journal and courier., 1889-04-15
\ USEFUL LIFE ENDED.

Death of EX.Aldefman Charles Fab.
 rique-Trustee of she Industrial
 School.
 MT. Charles Fabrique a prominent New Haven citizen died at his house last night. He had been i'll for number of weeks His health had been gradually breaking down for several years MT. Fabrique was for years vice principal of the General Russell Collegi- ate Commercial Institute, which formerly fourished here. He was also an alderman of this city about twenty years ago. He was very efficient as an instructor of youth and a very zealous and able member of the board of aldermen. For years past he has been one of the trustees of the Industrial school for Girls at Middletown and had special over sight over it's management. He was a gen. tleman of culture, and high integrities, a useful citizen and esteemed in all the rela- tions of life. He leaves wife and large circle of friends.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-04-15
HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION.
The Distribution Of Tickets as n
 Hyperion this Morning.

The Distribution Of Tickets ae she
 Hyperion this Morning.
 The distribution of tickets for the graduat- ing exercises of the Hillhouse High school, takes place this morning at the Hyperion tickets are divided as follows: For psrouet, 2S7; parquet circle, 374; drees circle, 567; upper gallery, 250; total number of tickets to be issued, 1478. Of this number TAT tickets are to be issued to the senior class, g tickets to each member. The members of the board of education are to receive 15 each. Formerly 16 tickets were issued to each of these officials. Each principal will receive 3 tickets, each High school teacher 4, and the superintendent, secretary and clerk will each receive tickets. This will dispose of from 900 to 950 tickets, leaving between 800 and 600 to be distributed to the general public.
 Tickets will be issued to adults only, and no person will be allowed over 3 tickets. It Is expected that by o'clock there will be a long line of persons in waiting.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-04-15
AHANDsoME TRIBUTE.

MT. G. F, Moore Surprised by she Em-
 ployes Of she New Haven Oar Trim
 ming Company-Departs for Chicago
 for a New and Larger Field.
 One of the many happy occasions showing the good feeling between employer and em- ployes was witnessed at 313 Orchard street on Friday evening, when the employees of the New Haven Car Trimming company called in a body on MT. G. F. Moore, who recently re- signed the position of treasurer of that com pany. The men were very courteously re- ceived by MT. Moore and spent the evening at cards and other games, winding up with 8 light collation. furnished by Diebel. About 9 o'clock MT. A. J. Goodrich, the superin- tendent, in behalf of the men, in 8 neat lit- tie speech presented MT. Moore with beau- tiful gold watch. The watch is a superb af- fair with beautifully engraved case. In- side the case is this engraving in script, "G. F. Moore, April 18th, 1889. From the boys," term MT. Moore is in the habit of using when speaking to or of his employees. MT. Moore was taken completely by surprise, but replied in a short speech thanking the men for the beautiful token of their regards, and assured them it would be held in high esteem by him as continual remembrance of their pleasant associations and also as- sured them that he appreciated their faithful services. Many of them had been with him for years and to their faithfulness he attri- buted in great measure such success as had been attained in the business. Mir. Moore has held the position of treasurer of this company for the past seven or eight years, having gone into the business when it en- ployed less than ten men. The business has been developed 80 that in the busy season they employ from 75 to 85 hands and make 8 very large line, of very fine goods, em- ploying as a rule only the best mechanics. The men who called on MT. Moore were as fine body of mechanics, as are often seen together. MT. Moore expects to start soon for Chicago. with view of locating there. He carries with him the best wishes of his old employers as well as letters of recommen- dation from some of the leading officers and directors of his old company. MT. Moore's departure from among us will be largely regretted in our community. He has won an enviable and honored position here and all will regret losing an enterprising townsman of his cal1bre and good record and will wish him all prosperity in the new field.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-04-15
s.Easrer morninx.,,

Panels entitled 'Easter Morning" size AK 29, handsomely mounted and ready for hang ing up. We will not attempt to describe it, but will say: that it is a fine piece of litho- graphic work, and a subject to every heart. "A Golden Sunbeam stole its way
 From Heaven, for Earth's adorning, And from the threshold of life's day
 u smiles sweet good morningl"
 Ella Wheeler Wilcox. Fms is an original subject. It is taken rom fife and has only to be seen to be sp- preclated. Customers must not blame n. if they fail to get one. Make all your pur- chases during Easter week, ending April ao THE GREAT ATLANTIC & PACIFIC TEA uo
 386 State street
Morning journal and courier., 1889-04-15
wnI You HaVe Hair-cu,e

Those who enjoy fine tonsorial accommoda- tions should step into the elegant rooms on Church street where William Frolich has turned the old establishment of C.F. Schorer into all that could tickle barber's taste or
 bring comfort to his patrons. MT. Frolich
 has completely renovated the rooms, added new chairs and otherwise improved the place. MT. Morris, who ie a we'll known tonsorial artist formerly in the employ of Schorer, has been retained. An able corps of assistants wield the scissors and razors in artistic style and undoubtedly do as fine tonsorial work as could be asked.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-04-15
MnKDEL Ae FRKEDmAN.

mN DAA &C W N h ANs Mems Furnishing Department-Be- fore You Purchase Lock at Our Im- mense Bargains for Easter Week as for 25c.
 Mems silk satin scarfs with silk lining would be cheap at 25c. each. our price 2 for 25c.
 pairs for 69c.
 100 dozen gents fine seamless cotton hose striped or plain colors worth 19c. pair. 6 pairs for S9c.
 80 dozen mems very fine quality hose in the following colo1s, black, tan, navy-brown, full regular made and colors warranted fast worth 25ca pair.
 At A9c mems unlaundried shirts made from New York mills muslin fine groove linen bosom double front and back with latest attachments and continues facings this shirt is worth 75c.
 At 55c mems full dress shirts, open front and back custom made worth $1. 50.
 At 25c mems fine French balbriggan un- derwear worth 50c.