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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1889-10-24
AN EATING SORE

Mr.. C.. B. McLemore, a prominent
and influential citizen of Henderson,
Texas, writes under date OF August 20
1899, as follows:
oFor eighteen months had an eating
sore on my tongue. | was treated oy
the best local physicians, but obtained
no relief, the sore gradually growing
worse. concluded finally to try 5. 3.
s.. and was entirely cured after using a
few bottles.
You have my cheerful permission 10
publish the above statement for the
benefit Of those similarly afflicted Z.
b. MCLEMoRE, Henderson. Tex.
Treatise on blood and skin disease
mailed free.
SWIFT SPECIFIC co. Drawer ),
Atlanta, Ga.
Texas siftings: Police! Police!
Here is a piekpocket!' exclaimed a
gentleman in crowd selling man by
The arm.
I'm no pickpockel" retorted the
suspected party.
What are you dong with your hailus
in my pants pocket, them
I'm so absentminded that thought
was putting my nand in my own
pocket. I've got a pair OF pants al
home made Just like those.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1889-10-24

KEY West, Fla. Oct 21. Eight thou
sand cigar-makers are now locked out
and over 5000 Of them are Cubans.
Fears OF serious trouble are entertained
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1889-10-24

CHIC AGO. Oct. 2t.--lt is said that tho
great publishing firm OF Bedford, Clarke
4 Co, of this city. which recently failed
will soon he in position to meet all
outstanding obligation. and resume bus.
ness
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1889-10-24
DRUNKENNESS LIQUOR HABlT--.ln ait t
World there is but one cure,
Or Hainesf Golden Specific.

II can be given in cup Of tea or coffee With
out tho knowledge OF the person taking II.
cffcctlng speedy snd permanent cure. whether
the person il 3 moderate drinker or an alco-
holie wreck. Thousands OF drunkards have been
cured who have taken the Golden Specific ID
their eefee without their knowledge. and t 1-day
believe they quit drinking OF their own free
will. No harmful eject results from ts Sdmin-
istraticn. Cures guaranteed. Send for circular
and full particulars. Address in confidence,
GOLDEN SPECIFIC Co, isS Race 81 Cincinnati ..
Sa.-2
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1889-10-24
A sudden CAN.

ROCHESTER,. n. T.. Oct u. Rev. A. j..
Barrett. who has been pastor of the Lake
Avenue Baptist Church in this city for
over fifteen years. died of heart disease
Sunday night while on the way To his
cnurch
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1889-10-24

VAN VERT, O.. Oct. q. The res!GeLcs
of George Kessler six miles south OF
town. was burned Saturday month &.
and his da ughter, aged i. and his sister
,n-law persisted in the flaDles.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1889-10-24
AN ABSOLUTE CURE.
ORIGINAL ABlETINE


OINTMENT is only put up in large
two-ounce tin boxes, and is an absolute
cure for old sores, burns, wounds.
chapped hadds, and all skin eruptions,
VIII positively cure all kinds Of piles
Ask for the Original Abietine ONT
ment. Sold by Stone Bros. " Hassell
at % cents per box. 4u-4o
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1889-10-24
BLOWN TO ATOMS.
Eight Men MsngIed and "a Saw-Mill Com
pIetelN DESTROYED.

Eight Men Mangled and "a Saw-Mill Com
pletely Destroyed.
ANDERSON. Ind. Oct. 2l.-Two men
were instantly killed. two more NOR
tally wounded and four others seriously
injured by the explosion of the boiler in
Waltons saw-mill in this place Satur-
day. The list of victims is as follows:
Horace HUM instantly killed: Walter Min
gle blown TO pieces William Rumbler, fatally
injured; Samuel Cook. cut about the head, can
not recover; Perry Denny, cut ia side and in
iured internally; William Stanley struck by a
timber and badly hurt; John Riddle severely
injured: r. f. Barlow, head cut and side
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1889-10-24

Toledo Blade: Little Willie Ito tue
minister At the dinner tablet Mas thai
Your carriage you came here IN?
Rev. Mir. Frontpew Why, yes. Willie
Little Willie There, papa; he drove
two lrses. and YOU said he was q one
horse preacher.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1889-10-24

Farmer That's what; and gee whiz'
want they going though!
Hunter That's good; and how were
they making ii?
Farmer When they passed hero the
logs were 4 little ahead.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1889-10-24
ooMpl E1s AND PERMANENT.

In the early part of last year l had
violent attack OF rheumatism, from
which was confined to my bed for
over three months, and at times was I'M
able to turn myself IN bed. or euen raise
the cover. A nurse had 10 be IN con-
slant attendance day and night. Twas
in constant agony, and sleep was entire
ly out of the question except when
was under the inf lence of opiates.
After calling in the best local physi-
clans, and trying all other medicines
without resolving any benefit, was IN
duced by friends TO try Swift's SPECIFIC
Is. S. s.. discontinued all other medi-
cincs, and took course of s. 5. 5
thirteen small bottles-which effected II
complete and permanent cure.
l.. C.. BASSETT,
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1889-10-24

Success in life is the result of push
and energy If the blood is impure and
sluggish, both body andmind lack vigor.
10 cleanse and yitalze the blood and
impart new life TO the system, nothing
else has such a marvellous effect as
Ayers Sarsaparilla
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1889-10-24
VIGoR AND VITALITY

Arc quickly gwen to every part of the
body by Hoods Sarsaparilla That
tired feeling is entirely overcome. The
blood is purified, enriched, and yit;liz-
Ell, and carries health instead of disease
10 every organ. The stomach is toned
ana strengthened, the appetite restored.
The kidneys and liver are reused and
inyigorated. The brain is refreshed,
the mind made clear and ready for work.
Try it.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1889-10-24

Merchant Traveller: ''Mister Speak,
well. / said Mr. Speaker, see, gents?
an if dere's anybody here wants to have
,le precedence over de member from
Boston he kin have it accordin' to do
Markus of Queeasberry's rules, see?
Now, rs | was about to ay, Speaky,
ole boy. dere's one thing about dis
tariff business dat nobody's got onto
vet except myself If you fellers go to
work to shut out de foreigners from
tradin' wild us folks wild out dey pay for
it, seq why dey amt going to come and
trade wild us. see2 OATS where pro-
tectivo tariff is dead wrong. Sooner
STAY home an trade wild dierselfs,
would'n dey? Well. should say so.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1889-10-24

To THE EDITOR Please inform your
readers that | have q positive remedy
for the above named disease BY its
timely use thousands Of hopeless eases
nave been permanently cured shall be
glad to send two bottles Of my remedy
FIRE. to any Of your readers VINO have
consumption if they will send me their
express and posloiliee address
Respectfully,
L. A. SLOCUM, NJ. c..
Nov l. Isl Pearl St. New York
Evening journal., 1889-03-08
YOU CAN STAMP THIS.


The Words of Truth in Every Line of IL.
This item is published for the benefit of
readers Of EVENING JOURNAL. and it is
of the greatest Importance, especially to
the one that follows 'Davy Crockett's"
ideas and footsteps. "Be sure you're right
then go ahead. And judging from the
many tricks and devices it is really neces.
sary nowadays to be on the look out, and
have your weather eye peeled and above
all be careful of those who want TO get
rid of their trash. Now for instance
here Is an honorable house one can recon-
mend you to. The Economy Hall
clothier, at 400 Market street. He is
selling pair of all wool i'm.
ported Glasgow, Scotland, cheviot
trousers for $2.00 that merchant tailors
want $3.50 for. He can afford it, because
he bought them cheap and is satisfied
with ~ per cent. instead Of As, as many
clothiers make on every dollars worth
they sell. In dress suits you can buy a
diagonal, corkscrew or basket cloth in
blue, olive or black for $12 Genuine
soft Montagnac beaver overcoat that
merchant tailors have been getting $45
for, You can buy at the famous Economy
Hall" for $t2. So kindly remember II
you want suit Of clothes or overcoat as
low as $3.50, TO be the best Of grades In
the market, don't forget the above
square dealing establishment, 400 Market.
Evening journal., 1889-03-08
cITY NEMs lN eRIEF.

The Republicans of the Eighth ward
viii hold meeting tonight at No. 7O2
East Seventh street.
Phe buildings for the Atlantic Refining
Company, beyond Third street bridge,
are nearing completion.
The Musical and Literary Society Of
Hanover Presbyterian Church will give a
public entertainment tonight.
The Hamilton Debating Coterie will
celebrate its fourth anniversary with a
reunion and banquet at Willis restau-
rant.
The quarterly conference Of Asbury NJ.
E. Church, Salisbury, Nd, has adopted
resolutions asking for the return OF
Rev. T. e. Martindale as pastor mex,
year.
The Musical and Literary Society OF
Hanover Presbyterian Church will give
an entertainment this evening in the lee.
ture room Of that church. All are cor.
daily invited. No charge.
Evening journal., 1889-03-08
Resolution. of Resneet.

NEW CASTLE, March :, 1889
AT a special meeting of the board Of
directors of the Farmers Bank Of the
State Of Delaware at New Castle the fol-
lowing preamble and resolutions were
unanimously adopted:
Whereas, William T. Lane. teller Of
the bank, departed this life on Sunday
afternoon, March 3, 1889; and, whereas,
it is desired to appropriately express
our sense Of the loss thereby sustained.
Resolved, That the Board Of Directors
Of the Farmers Bank, In the most genu-
inc feeling Of sincerity, record their sense
of his high character as man and eiti-
zen. To the politeness and amiability
which were strikingly displayed in his
life and conversation, and which
were so highly appreciated
by the public were added an
exalted integrity aud faithful discharge
of duty which commended him to the
officers of this institution; these are no
idle words Of eulogy when it is said OF
him that he has left behind him the re
putation of an honest, conscientious, God
fearing man.
Resolved, That a copy Of these pro
ceedings be placed upon the minutes anC
sent to the family of the deceased anC
inserted in the daily papers.
Attest RICHARD q. COOPER,
Cashier
Evening journal., 1889-03-08
TWO GIRLS RESCUED
From Drowning in a Mnl-race by Marshall
smith-The Mccullough Mystery.

From Drowning in Mnl-race by Marshall
smith-The Mccullough Mystery.
Special correspondence EVENING JOURNAL.
ELKroN, Nd, March 6.
Edward W. Parnell paid his many
friends in Elkton call on Tuesday.
George W. Alexander is very i'll of
pneumonia at his home on High street.
John NJ. Terrell. butcher, who has
been confined TO the house for two years
past, is conyalescent.
The talented young actor. Walter S.
Sanford will present the four act drama,
Under the Lash in the Odd Fellows
Hall, Elkton, Wednesday, March 18th.
William Jeffres. who recently pur-
chased the Holy Hall Property from viii
liam N. Singerly, moved into his new
quarters on Thursday. Mr. Jeffres will
open summer boarding house.
The Ancient Order United Workman
met in regular session on Wednesday
night and elected Joseph l.. Well, Jr., as
recorder. Vice, II. c. Baker, resigned.
Mr. Baker having moved away from
town.
Great effort is being made by the rela-
tives aud friends of the Mccullough
family to find Andrew Mccullough who
suddenly disappeared from his home on
Monday evening last. The prevailing
opinion is that he has been drowned in
the Big Elk at Farr Creek, and swept
down by the current which was very
strong that evening. The creek as far
down as Fowler's Landing, two miles
below Elkton, has been dragged but the
body has not been recovered
Two little girls, Mary and Efie David
son aged respectively and - years,
daughters Of Captain Davidson Of this
town. made a narrow escape from drown
ing on Wednesday about noon. After
school was dismissed they strolled to
Vinsingers -four mill and began TO play
about the race bank. Mary attempted 20
walk foot-log over the race. reaching
midway lost her balance and plunged head
long into the water. Effie seeing her
sisters perilous position made a bold at.
tempt to secure her in plunging in after
her, but becoming chilled by the water
she was pOwerless in her effort and both
went down together They would have
been drowned had it not been for the
timely arrival of Marshall Smith, son OF
William B. Smith, who succeeded in res
cuing them. He took them to neigh
boring house where they were properly
cared for
Evening journal., 1889-03-08

At a meeting Of the Board of Pilot
Commissioners, held at the Clayton House
at II a. m. on Wednesday, the following
commissioners were present: Chairman
Charles Moore, Secretary B. +. Town
send, Captain Lackey and William
Bright.
The case Of the pilot of the Earnmoor,
who had been suspended for causing the
accident, came up again. The pilot
claimed detention fees for the twelve
days intervening between the day the
Earnmoor struck ON the rock in the Del
aware river and the day she was locked
by the Harlan & Holingsworth Company.
The commissioners decided that the pilot
was not entitled to the fees claimed or to
any fees from the time the steamer left
Philadelphia.
The case of Lewis +. Evans, one of the
pilots Of the pilot boat Thomas F. Bay
ard, who is Arrears with his dues TO the
support of the boat, was discussed. He
has been suspended since January 30 and
will be suspended until the dues are paid,
The board discussed the law IN regard
to keeping the fifty Delaware pilots
posted as to their duty.
Evening journal., 1889-03-08
WHICH WILL GIT 1T?
Rival Companies Claim the New Castle
Opera Hsuse william II. Lanes
Funeral.

Rival Companies Claim the New Castle
Opera Heuse william #. Lanes
Funeral.
Special Correspondence EVENING JOURNAL.
NEW CASTLE. March s.
Charles BOYD was in Wilmington last
night.
The barbor is clear of vessels owing to
the good weather.
Warren Bullen of Wilmington was IN
the city last night.
John Walls is making extensive alterA-
lions in his meat store.
Ex-Sheriff Lambson Of Wilmington
was in the city yesterday.
William H. Robinson Of Wilmington
was the guest of Theodore Hanf yester'
dav.
John Wilmot has been presented with
handsome picture Of the yacht Volun-
teer.
Miss Ida White has been visiting Miss
Edith White in the country for the past
week
Evan Watts will open livery stable
on March 20, in the stable now occupied
by Thomas Clark
Professor Neary viii give an enter
tainment in the Old Court House on Sat
urday evening next.
Edward Wilmot, who has been in
Washington since the Inauguration, re-
turned heme to-day.
Patrick Campbell, who has been visit
ing friends in Washington, Richmond
and other cities has returned home
Harry Hickman, formerly of this city
but now Of the West is visiting his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Hickman on
Union street.
William White and wife, Miss Bessie
and Harry White, who have been visit
ing friends in Washington since the
Inauguration, returned home yesterday.
Miss Jennie Kemp Of Philadelphia and
Miss Sallie Roberts of Red Lion, who
have been visiting Miss Julia Tindle at
the Jefferson House, are now visiting in
the country. They viii return in few
days.
The Ideal Pantomine Company has
engaged the Opera House for perfor-
nance on next Monday and Tuesday
evenings A play called Under the
Lash also claims to have engaged it for
Tuesday evening Both parties say they
have written agreements emitting them
to the house and both say they viii not
give it up.
Evening journal., 1889-03-08
A FUNNY LAWSUIT.
Domestic Happiness Wrecked on Dirty
Dishes-The Journals" Poet and Other

Domestic Happiness Wrecked on Dirty
DIshes-The "Jonrnal's' Poet and other
News.
Special Correspondence EVENING JOURNAL.
GEoRGErowE, Del, March s.
Miss Lizzie Bacon of Laurel is visiting
her mother Mrs Julia Hearne.
Rev. A. D. Davis, presiding elder of
the Virginia Conference, is spending a
few days with his family in Georgetown.
The Republican Levy Court is in SEES
sions again this week. But what work
they are transacting, we are not able to
tell at this writing.
Our citizens who went to the inaugural
ton are returning one by one. They
have wonderful stories of their adven-
lures to tell to their friends and admiring
land otherwise) listeners.
Applicants for the position Of route
agent between here and Lewes, and Frank
lin City also, are beginning to stir
around, and in a few days it will be the
topic of conversation. But just who
will get there" is hard to tell.
Owing to the heavy rains Saturday and
Sunday there was a washOut on the ID. i,
M. & V. road, just south Of Stockton. A
construction train was sent down, and
repairs made. but the train due here at
8 a. m. did not arrive here until 4 p. m.
We, the sistern and brethren Of George
town are not so truly grateful as we
might be to the staff poet for his condol-
ences. We think if he will write about
tw o more explanations, such as the two
he has written, he will have things 50
mixed he viii not know whether 'the
men marched up the hill, or the chill
marched up the men. But we think,
when the men do get marched up the
hill, they had better be kept there, for
then they Will be as near Heaven as the
staff poet can get them. The Duke seems
to have one good quality, at least, ant
/ that is perseverance,. Is the very
lengthy poem, the Duke of Yorkshire,
original with the poetG
The town election was held last Satur
day afternoon. The ticket for the new
board was as follows: Town Commission
ers, Theodore Greer John Barr, JOSEPH
B. NAPLES, George r. Mears, John w
Short; treasurer, Elihu M. Lynch
assessor, Thomas B. Pepper; alderman
John L. Thompson. The old bOarC
was as follows: Alderman, John L.
Thompson; town commissioners, J. T
Adams, Wilbur F. Tunnel, w. J
Thoroughgood w. w. Rawlins, Charlie
L. Moore; assessor, J. E. Faucitt, treas
urer, 4. w. Torbert. All the old boar
were reelected They fulfilled theil
duties to the satisfaction Of citizens
This winter they have been shelling tn
streets, and they also promise to'give II
electric lights if they stay ia Office lons
enough. How longg
There was funny lawsuit here. Tha
is, funny to outsiders, but serious enoug
70 the parties themselves. A man by tn
name Of Lingo and his wife had separated
and trial was held before Judge Paynte
for the possession of the children, tw
small boys and baby girl. The roc
upon which their domestic Happiness wa
wrecked was dirt in general, and dirt
dishes in particular. By the way MI
Lingo took rather novel manner Q
washing dishes. He went home one da
and finding all the dishes in the hous
dirty and on the table, took q chunk q
wood and broke every dish on the prem
SEES Then he bought new ones Judg
Evening journal., 1889-03-08
PERSONAL PARAGRAPHS.

w. H. speck has returned from
Washington.
Rev. Charles Hill Of EllSton was in the
city yesterday.
Senator Higgins will remain in Wash
ington over Sunday.
Henry Evans and wife are visiting
their daughter in New York.
Miss Hattie Lane Of Philadelphia is
the guest Of Mrs. Frank W. Pierson.
Mrs. Mary F. Beebe of Baltimore is
visiting her brother, Dr. j. F. Speck Of
this city.
Rev J. II. Simms of this city preached
at Trinity M. E. Church in Chester last
night
Miss Ida Bacon Of Laurel is visiting
Mrs l.. A. Smith at No. 3l7 East Sixth
street.
Fred. E. Bach, private secretary to
Senator Higgins, returned home from
Washington last night.
Miss Emma Speck of this city has Just
returned home after few days stay in
Washington and Baltimore.
Calvin w. Thompson has returned
home. He attended the Inauguration
ana visited friends in Baltimore.
c. B. Clark Of Middle Hope, N. Y, who
has been visiting his son-in-law, William
Lawton, viii return home to-day.
A petition to the Legislature, protest
ing against the passage of the Tenth
street bill, is circulating on the streets
this afternoon.
Frank and Michael Corchran and
Edward Lucas left yesterday for Spring
field, H., where they will visit the for
mef's brother
DIR. Willard Springer, A. E. Sanborn
Esq, w. F. Smalleys Esq, e. H. Giles
and A. w. Cummins of the Morning
News, all Of this city, attended the ban
quet Of the alumni Of Lafayette Collegl
at the Continental Hotel in Philadelphia
/ last night.
Evening journal., 1889-03-08
cHRlsTlANA ITEMS.

Special Correspondence EVENING JOURNAL
CHRISTIAN. March 8.
Isaac Vansant is visiting James Ly-
nam.
Smith & Son, carpenters. fare building
an addition to Mrs. Rogers barn.
Mr.. John Smith of this place. has Just
returned home from two weeks visit
to Wilmington.
Mrs. J. R. @. oldham aud family are
going move to Philadelphia in the
spring. Their departure will be regretted
The last and grandest social event Of
the season will begiven at the residence Of
James Gross by Messrs. Gross and Whit
field this evening.
A fox hunt win take place here next
Tuesday afternoon. A large number Of
ladies and gentlemen are expected, as wa
the case at the hunt that took place abou
month ago. All are invited to be pres
/ emit,
Evening journal., 1889-03-08
JAMES W. WEIGH
A Prominent Business Man Dies From
Stroke of Paralysis.

James w. Welch, died at his late resi-
dence, No. 306 East Third street. yester
day afternoon att o'clock. Mr.. Weich was
60 years of age. He has been unwell for
three years and about three months was
stricken with paralysis, from the effects
Of which he died. He was born in Sus-
sux county in 1928. He was a farmer
there until 1878. He then moved
to this city and opened a
commission store at No 305 King street.
Soon after he and his son Chrrles f.
Welch, and his son-in-law, w. w. Sharp,
opened grocery store in the same place
under the firm name of Welch, Sharp e.
Co. The business prospered and in 1885
they moved TO the large building which
they purchased ON East Fourth
street, next TO the Phillips Building.
Shortly after their removal to this place
Mr.. WEIGH retired and the firm became
Q. F. WEIGH & Co and made their bust
ness a wholesale one. The deceased had
been a methodist all his life and a mem
Der of Asbury M. e. Church for sixteen
years He leaves one son and
four daughters: c. II. Welch,
Mrs. Rev. w. w. Sharp Of
Stanton, Mrs. H. II. Moore, and Mrs. L.
l.. Chapman Of this city and daughter
aged about sixteen. The funeral will
take place tomorrow afternoon at $50
o'clock Interment will be made in
Riverview Cemetery. The services will
be conducted by Rev. j. e. Bryan Of
Asbury Church. assisted by Presiding
Elder w. L. $. Murray.