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South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1890-12-26

Il comingi Bat " ,ou are |
doabt step Tito the store OF Mr.
H.. q. Houser and exemine her
6ne stock oil. holiday goods, socss
ms wagons, sleigIis, sleds. dolls tea
se's, vases, cups and saocers, &C..
too many to mention. Fresh can
dies; nuts. raisiaS. carrnn;s. citron,
aud cakes. Ard tins is not all.
Her millinery department is CON-
plete-of course yoa want . new
hat or bonnet. She has oil kinda
anu there Is no end to the flowers,
piumes, velvsts, ribbous aud plush.
She hassome thing new in corsegsy
a full Enc of hosiery. Also gloves
and embroidering siIks ana xeph-
srs. La fact almost everything in
Ute notion line.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1890-12-26
Happy Hoosiers.

VIM. Timmons, postmaster at IdaVille
Indiana, writes Electric Bitters has done
More for me than all other medicines CONS
bined, for that bad feeling arising from
Kidney and Liver trouble John Leslie,
farmer and stoekmsn, Of the same place,
says: r. Ind Electric Bitters TO be the best
Kidney and Liver medicine, made me feel
like a new man. J. W. GardmauI hard.
ware merchant, same town, says Electric
Biuers is jus, the thing for man who 10
ell run down and don't care whether he
lives or dies; be found new sire uRlh, good
petite sr fell jnst like he had new lease
aolife. Only soc. bottle, % WilliamSon
SeDillers, Drug Store.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1890-12-26
Election Of Directors.

TBE stockholders Of the Hampshire
Building and Loan Association No.
/, will meet ia the Office OF r. Rus
sell 4 Bro. AZ 1890 O'Clock, q. NJ, on
Monday, January ~. 1891. for the
purpose Of eleotinq a Board of Direc-
tors and the transaction Of such other
business az may properly come before
them. Each share should be repre-.
sented In person OF by proxy.
g. r. POLAND,
Dec. 26, 1S90-2a Secretary.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1890-12-26
Suicide.

In olden times The bu,Ial Of q uicids was
characterised By impaling the body With
stake. Hspplly nowadays no such horrible
method Of disc0untsnaucing tho act Of self
gIaughsef is prac iced, though II Il we're God
the virtual suicides included IN the list
with TIE actual ones slsked graves Wo nld
be largely IN the majority. Virtual suicides
10 this connection meaas taat class OF people
who die rather tbau save themselves by
specific such az Radams AicrObe Killer,
which, accordlng 70 responsible aniho ties
will cure ell diseases u taken Ia time. RAJ
dams Mcrobe Killer testimonials are VIII
worth reading aod give hope 70 The afflicted
vho viii 6nd Il TO their interest 10 serd for
circulars
For sale by Russsli Bro, Romnsy.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1890-12-26
A q A r. ID


To the People of Hampshire County /:
We desire TO state Il al we have
purchaeed from z Ivan Devan.
ter his stock, fixture, and good
will of his Drug Store IN Romney,
and will, in the future, conduct
the Drug business in the most ap-
proved manner, keeping at all
tim es q selec stock OF fresh and
pure drugs an d chemicals, Toilet
articles, Perfumery, Soaps, Tooth,
Hair and Nail Brushes. a full line
of fine Stationery, Paints, Oils,
and everything usually kept in q
first-class Drug Store. By strict
attention to business we hope to
merit your esteem and patronage.
Very respectfully,
WILLIAMSON & DILLER.
80 Prescriptions carefully COM
pounded at all hours, day or
night. Nov. %. 1889.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1890-12-26

K E. Guthrie. Esq. aud DIR. Grill
nth. OF Springfield. were in town Mon
day nighf.
We learn fro m q letter written BY
Rev. J. N. vsnDevanter that the
West Virginia Central II. X. was 90
completely blocked by the big snow
OF last week that trains were stopped
from. Tuesday until late Thursday
We are la receipt OF some hand
some steel engravipgs and q number
OF Little Gem pictures from Geo.
Stinson & Co. Portland Maine which
are deserving Of oil the praise We can
hestow upon them. The engravings
ere masterpieces.
"A prominent New York physician
faid few DAYS ago that the constant
chewing of gum has produced weak
minds In fourteen cases % young
girls now under treatment, the con-
stant movement of the mouth csus-
Ing too great strain on the head.
A LARGE PLURALITY.-Thed demo
cratic plurality over the republicans
in New York on the coneres sional
vote is 1856. The prohibition vute
Tor congressman was 30,9S8 aud the
social labor vote 6,402. whilst the
scattering, blank and defective vote
Tor Congressman reached an unusual
to al, being 1855.
The snow Storm or last week is I'M.
preceden,ed In this section and else
where also. We presume. In our own
county few miles east OF this place
we learn it measured thirty inches.
1t was not only deep; but heavy, so
much rain being with l.. cons, quent-
~ made travelling almost Impossible
SO far We have heard of no damage
to man or pr perty.
The notice in this issue for the con.
gregation OF the Presbyterian church
to. consider the resignation OF its Pas
I tor. Rev. DR.. Finley, sends pang of
bitter grief 10 many hearts. Through
al the twenty years he has lived
among and labored for this people
there has been q spirit OF harmony
and good feeling and no man coul'i
be be more universally beloved by all
classes through this and other coun
ties. than R.v. G. w. Finley d. D.
Again and again has he received calls
from different charges; but has re-
sisted all until this, the third call to
the same field and the came work con.
vinces him that as 10 Samuel of old
II Is the voice OF the Lord and be
must obey. lf be goes what q va
cancY will remain What will we do
10 these days Of sharp C. mpetitiou
and progress. It 10 well TO be cautious
in purchasing any article of inerchan.
dise. on the spur OF the. moment. or
npon Tho recommendation OF others
who are not thoroughly posted. Espe-
cially Is IT, so, as regards purchasing q
sewing mach ne. Friends and neigh
bors all tbiuk theirs the best, and Dc
not hesitate to say 81, when the fact
may be, they have never eern The Da-
Wis. Before buying q sewing ma
chine, We advise svery one 10 exam
inc the New High-Arm Davis, and
We are sure they will be repaid for
the Effort. 1t seems almost incredi-
HE that OF this late date, so much
improvement we're possible. Ii the
presen: evidences OF popularity con-
,inue, this new model machiae will
have the greatest sale OF any ever
placed on the market.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1890-12-26
KEEP POSTED.

s liz you want q good newspa per dur
ing Il session OF the Legisla' ure snb-
scribe for the Charleston Daily Gas
zette. lt gives all the news. /.
owns The Associated Press Franchise
which gives decided advantage in
printing the latest and most impor-
tant happenings. A full report will
be given each day OF tile Legislative
proceedings. Price fitty cents per
month. The Weekly Gazette. nine
large columns to each page, only
81. 90 per year. Address
The GAZETTE,
Dec. 26. Char .eston, w, Va.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1890-12-26
sANaEn, CALllouS1A, Dec. -

DEAK INTELLIoENCER THE year
is past and my subscription not paid /;
not becauseI hal forgotten it; only
because ! eglected il when L had the
money. Your paper Is welcome
visitor apd greAty missed should a
copy get mislayed.
We are having some very disagreea-
bic weather al present on account of
fogs anil cold nights. We have had
but little rain yet. but work and hu.
siness goes on with time. With best
wishes TO the lNTELLrGENcER, yours
truly, OMAR THOMAS.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1890-12-26
FINEST TRAINS EVER BUILT.

The 6nest trains evor CONSTRUCTED
are in daily service between Nav
York, Philadelphia, Baltimore aud
Washington via Jersey Central, Read.
ing and b. G. o. All the cars are
vestibuled, heated by steam and
lighted BY gas and each car is pro.
yided with q smoking compartment, a
convenience that will be appreciated
by lovers OF the weed. Station foot
Liberty street.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1890-12-26
Christmas Services.

TIE children and young people
of the NJ K. Sabbath School
are preparing to give al entertain
ment at the church Christmas Eve
They have beautiful programme,
and expect 20 rut up lovely tree
for Santa Claus to trim.-and al.
together, they expect to, have a
good time anil extend a cordial in.
vitatlon TO all to be present upon
that occasion.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1890-12-26

The Royal Blue Line trains be-
tween New York. PhiiadeIphis. Bslsi-
more and Washington via the Jersey
Cepirai. Reading ard B. 3 o. ere
not oaly the fastest trxins Ia the
world. but their equipmen: is the
finest ever bulls and embraces all the
devices and appliances to secnre
safety and comfort that are known TO
the car builders art. ves,ibuled
cars, protected By Pnllman's anti
telescoping device ani heated by
steam and lighted by Pintsch gas.
Station foot Of Liberty street.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1890-12-26
CALLED MEETING.

A meeting Of the Presby terrain con-
Rregation Of Romney 10 called 20 meet
at the Church on Sunday afternoon,
December 2Stb, at q o'clock. to con.
slider the resignation of It's pastor,
Rev. George w. Finley ID. D.. a1i to
determine What &C ion shall be taken
thereon.
All the members are earnestly re-
quessed to be present.
By Oder of the Session.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1890-12-26
Notable Convention st Ashe,
vile.

The Southern Interstate Immigras
ton Convention, which met at Ashe
vile Wednesday of last week is q
body Of thoroughly representative
men welded together by common
and determined purpose to promote
in every legitimate way the develop
ment of all the rich resources Of the
South. Fourteen States snswsred to
the roll call mississippi, Texas.
Kentucky, Georgia. FIori.a, South
Carolina. West Virgins, Tennes zee F.,
Mary land and North Carolina. In
ell there we're over $50 delegates,
mostly active aud intelligent business
mem representing mechanical anil
other pursuits, as we'll as landed in
tere,ts. In this respect the Asheville
convention is on broader basis than
any Of it's predecessors, for il com.
preheHds the whole needs OF the
South rather than the interest OF the
farmer class exclusively, as was the
case heretofore,
The Of ject or this assembly, as
outlined In remarks OF all the speak.
ers who took part in the preliminary
work to bond all progressive n eresis
together In attracting to the Sou: b
industrial workers OF AL classes
mechanics i.on-woTkers, carpenters.
brick'ayers, wheelwrights and inde-
pendent small farmers. truck garden.
ers, etc. To ell these classes the
South, from the State Of Maryland 10
Texas. Offers inducements superior 20
any other part Of the United States.
and variety of resources equaled
nowhere else.
By interstate immigration it IL
hoped. first, to draw settlers from the
Middle, Eastern and other States,
and secondly, to turn some Of the tide
OF foreign immigration from the
Northwest quarter OF the country
Perhaps the immigration of Ameri
cans aud their families Is desired
more than any fersign influx, bat
there is . welcome Tor all workers
and room for them. and better pros
poets OF attaining an Independent
footing than in any other quarter of
the country.
IL MSS the most interesting anil
practical convention Of the kind that
has ever been held In the South, and
IL is 10 be hoped that practical
results will come out OF il. The
tine has arrived when Southern men
Of brains, energy and patriotism must
take the fold in behalf Of the material
Interests OF their country. The plate
form which has been proclaimed by
the convention Is 80 broad 90 the
Union political lines and sectional
preju6ices are excluded from the
programme, and the road Is clear for
friendly invasion from ell parts Of
the land.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1890-12-26
oyster Supper.

The Ladies OF Salem NJ. E. Church,
South, will bold their Annual Oyster
Supper at Slanesvlle on the evenings
of December 26th aud 9th, 1890.
All are invited to come ard maks il
grand euccess. COMMITTEE.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1890-12-26
Communion Service.

There will be communion service
in the Presby terrain Church the second
Sabbath in January, 1891, preceded
by a week OF prayer. Rev. DIR. Hop
kline, Of Charlestown. is expected to
be present during q part OF the ex-
erciseP.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1890-12-26
Christmas Service.

There will be the usua, Chris On =.
service In the Episcopal Church (St.
Stepbens) in this place Christians
morning at IL o'clock.
Let ell who can. attend anil take =
Christmas Offering 70 the Lord.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1890-12-26
TREMENDOUS CUT!
FEARFUL S.ACRIFICEl

Tie winter bids fair 10 be q mild
one, eud 10 order not TO be caught
egain We viii commsnce operations
early 10 unload our great stock OF
!a'Ies long ard medium length Wraps,
ne mention az follows some telling
baIyains:
a boe quality long Newmarket,
tnat vas bought o be sold ~ $40, will
nov sacrifice or give ont for $40.
q medium length for trimmed gar
ment, lbat formerly cold for si2. so,
no" offered at S.. Also tho best line
"' correct styles in shors Jackets We
e''e ever shown. Big stock Of For
Capes, Boss end MufS. when you
come 10 town look them over.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1890-12-26
Report OF Romney Public School for
the month OF Dec. 1890.

ANSpOib VI hOmuGJ uUiiu oSuoOi tOT
the month OF Dec. 1890.
Primary Department, Miss A. Otie
Endler, Teacher Total number en-
rolled for month SO /; average daily
attendance 20; average daily absence
2, per cent. Of dsiIy attendance % (;
number Of pupils not absent or Iardy,
kirls 4 boys 9 cases of Hardness
10.
Intermediate Dep's c. II. Cookus,
Teacher Total number pupils enc
rolled "a: average daily attendance
20; average daily absence 3 per cent.
Of daily attendance 90, number pu.
pills not abseRt or tArdy, girls 4 !;
boys 10 cases Of tardiusss rs.
Higher Dept, X. G.. Shaver Teach.
er:-Total number pupils enrolled
IS; average daily attendance IA; ave
erage daily absence 2; per cent OF
daily attendacs 81; number pupils
not absent or tardy, girls 2; cases
OF tardiness %. (Ons boy vas tard7.
IA times in Ibis department) Grand
lotals Total number pupils enrolled
ia school 81 average daily atten-
dance ~, average daily absence a;
per cent. Of daily attendance 81
number pupils not absent or tardy.
girls 10; boys 49, total %, cases Of
hardness So.
The attendance for this month
vas very much crippled owing TO
The inclemenoy Of The weather dur
ing the last week. 1srdiness is very
annoying, and vs. hope the patrons
will make every effort TO get their
children of 10 slime when school starts
up after the holidays. Respectfully,
II. G.. snAWEN, Principal.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1890-12-26
ar. BERELEY.

HAviNG removed TO The once occupied
II by the late Dr.. Snyf o., may be found
here. at all times, night O. lay. xAen nes
Professionaliy engaged.
Though practicine all branches OF Me pro-
teesion, he will give esps sial sttsn tiun 70
operative Sur Rssy.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1890-12-26

They take prophets pretty seriously
IN Bowbay. One Of them recently
predicted that the city would Be-
swept by a tidal wave on October I.
and The authorities promptly put bin
to jail. He vas only released when
be explained that be meant October
1, 1890. But he Was told thai 4
would go hard with him IL biz predic.
lions should prove 70 be untrue.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1890-12-26
REMEMBER

change will DO made in the business January THE
VIII continue until that time. On che-p
tso pairs Men women and Childrens Shoes 30 pairs
oo ~ pairs 5oys Boots % suits Mems Clothing
Clothing 20 0vercoas for Men and large
Comforts &c. &c Lots of Goods in Dry Goods
great gross Buttons Dozen
and other Gum Boots at greatly reduced prices lot
NB-Ws meet the Christmas Goods
many new ana Desirable things FOR We
the Gennins Pors Rico and New Orleans Moasses
Also the hest grades OF -four Of
Rssin' CtroD. Oranges Cccoanuts &c, 80.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1890-12-26

Miss Annie Griscom Webb. Of
philadelphia, was married 70 Mr. Al.
bert Ripley Leeds alfred in q bridal
gown worn BY her grsat-grest'graRd.
mother in l74O.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1890-12-26

10 Joint session Friday in the
IdaSo Legislature Gov. George L.
Shoupe. w. j. Mcconnell and Fred.
I. Dubois we're elected United States
Senators. ShOups add Mcconnell
with short terms ending March 4,
1891. and March 4, 1893. Dubois
gets fol term, elk years from March
Rext.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1890-12-26

OLIVE SLOsSO1f- Is che rrsssest hoos
20 uomankind Positively cures al forms Of female
vsakness. tuch A. Painfui ksnsu zssion, BArren
tumors IN their early stages, and the long list q
tnnumerabie and unmentionabie suffering. fhn
amct The patient. Try IL and you will erclair, 4,
snndreos OF others have: ooh, feel like dilTsren
vomanT One montk.s treatment sent postpaid &
nonths. ss Money refunded II cure h nos sses,s.
s sss ssr,etiy observing directions address vEl
saanss afe'ehl tnsTiruTE CO.. CoLunnus. onr
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1890-12-26
GILKESON : SONS
BIG SALE

Of Certain lines) Goods still continues
and is attracting to their store numbers
OF people who are awaiting themselves
of the reduced prices. Rare bargains
are daily being sold.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1890-12-26

sob,.w. DALEY. Nd. q. T. Daley X o
DR.. Il. w. Daley,
HAS associated his sen, DR.. q. 2 Day
l. LEY (s gradsats oft q College OF Pbm
'icisne aud Surgeons. Bal.-, ma with hid
- the practice Of their pi sfession. Prom-t
attention siven 60 all callA tdAy or night.
Eonney. March II, lssS
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1890-12-26

~, , ~ ess,A day
stu n 3sst h,l 80 r nv
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1890-06-04
CORTLAND Correspondence.

John Bobsin, a brother of Christ and
Fred. is here from Frankfort, Illinois.
G.. w. Schlottman made business
trip to ST. Peter Wednesday.
Chas. Zieske closed successful term
of school last Friday.
The CORTLAND boys are having heaps
of fun trying to fish, but they do not
catch any fish.
Fred Bobsin took a trip to New Ulm
THURSDAY.
The mad dog scare isloVer.
Crops are, looking fine in this part Of
the country
C.. II. Siege made q business trip to
Henderson and lie Sneur, last week.
Ad. Curbit has got his new dwelling
nearly completed.
How is that for high, when one mer-
chant takesin $500 dozen of eggs in
one month.
Potato bugs are pleanty nowadays.
Eggs are IL cts. per doz., butter 10,
and wheat 81 and 81.
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1890-06-04
PROBATE NOTICE.

STATE OF MINNESOTA, County of Brown >ss.
0In Probate Court. Regular term. June q 1890.
In the Matter OF the Estate OF John b. Alter
matt, deceased.
Whereas, an instrument in writing, puIporting
to be the last will and testament Of John B. Alter
matt, deceased, late of said county, has been de-
liveredlto this Court; =
And whereas, P. F. Aftermath has filed Herewith
his petition, among other things that
said John b. Aftermath died In said County on the
27th day of Aarch, 1890, testate and that said pc
tiuOner is the executor named in said laat will and
testament, and praying that the said instrument
may be admitted to probate, and that letters test
amentary be to him issued thereon;
tits Ordered, That the proofs ofsaid instrument
and the said petition, be heard before this Court
at the office of ]. NJ. Thompson in the village of
Sleepy Eye Lake in said County. Oh Friday, the
9th day of June, A. D.. 1890, at o'clock in the
afternoon, when all concerned may appear and
contest the probate of said instrument;
AND it is further ordered, that public notice Of
the time and place of said hearing be given to
all persons interested, by publication Of these or
ders once in each week for three successive weeks
prior to said day of hearing in the New UlmRepiew
a newspaper printed and published at the City Of
New Ulm in said County.
Dated at New Ulm, Mimi, this End Cay of June
A. d. 1890.
By the Court,
II. ST. ERNSTBRANDT,
| % Judge of Probate
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1890-06-04
Springfield Correspondence.

John Rothenburg and wife. of Cuba,
Rothenburg.
Sheriff Schmidt lefc Sunday evening
for New Ulm to take j. Dempsy, who
broke into several stores at Sleepy Eye
last fall, to the state penitentiary,
Married. at the Norwegian church in
Burnstown on Monday afternoon, Miss
Mary Arson, Of Morton, to Mr.. Ole
Thompson, of Leavenworth.
i, Mrs. W. Fenske, Mrs, William Baer.
and Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Baer, of New
Ulm. are visiting with Athanaz Henle.
Christian Borgwardt died at the
home of his son Albert last Thursday
afternoon. The funeral was held Satur-
day.
Axel Emerson returned home from
Mankato last Thursday evening.
Born to Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Stoll last
Sunday. girl; and to Mr.. and Mrs.
Dr.. Sullivan, a boy.
a citizens meeting was held at the
calaboose Tuesday evening to arrange
for grand 4th of July celebration.
About 5000 have been already sub
scribed by citizens to defray expenses,
George Daily spent Sunday, with
friends at Iracy.
Wm. Paffrath, who left Springfield to
try his luck on the Pacific Coast about
two years ago, returned Friday evening.
Professor Clagne, census enumera-
tor for the town Of Burns and the vii
lage of Springfield, commenced work
Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Schmid entertained a
party Of their Springfield friends at
their home in Mulligan last Sunday
afternoon.
Parties broke into the store OF Gam
BILE & HalloWell and the saloon of Stoll
& Bigot Saturday night and got away
with small change amounting in all to
about Sc.
sF VIC. Brown transacted business at
( Lamberton last Saturday afternoon.
E. Hass, Ed. Haas. VIM. Duncan, j.
j. Ray and M. G. Robertson attended
\ court at New Ulm during the week.
/ Henry and Christ Essig attended the
wedding Of their niece, Miss Annie Moll
to Mr.. Morehouse at eEssig Monday af'
4 ternOOn.
Chas. Schaefer, of Lamberton, die
business in town last Friday.
Fl. Snow, Of Winona, has been ten
dered the position of baggage master a
the e. s. N. W. depot.
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1890-06-04
CASH PAID FOR BUTTER

The New Ulm creamery Co. buys and
pays the highest market price in cash
for granulated butter and eggs, in the
basement Of Kiesling's block, corner
Minnesota and Centre streets.