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The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1890-09-05
Josiah Aliens Wife on the License
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How can we help workin', sister
Minkley? How can We hold our hands
up and rest on our feather-bed If a
deadly serpent had broken loose from some
circus, and was wreathin' and twistn'
his way through Jonesville, swallerin'
down a man or woman every few days,
would men stand with their hands in their
pockets, or leanin' up az inst barn-doors
a-whittln', arguin' fsebly from year to
year, whether it was best to try to catch
the serpent and cut it's head Off or W neither
it was best, after all, to let him go free?
After they had seen some of their best
friends swallered down by it, wouldn't
they make an effort to capture it?
Wouldn't they chase it into any hole they
could get it into? Wouldn't they turn the
first key On it they could get hold Of? And
if it broke loose from that, wouldn't they
try another key, and another, till they got
one that would hold him?
Do you suppose they would rent out
that serpent at so much year to crush
and swaller folks accordin' to law? And
would it be any easier for the folks that
was crunched and swallered, and for the
surviyin' friends Of the same, If they was
killed by act of congress2 What would
such law be thought of, Sister Minkley?
And that is nothin to the laws as they be.
For what is one middlin' sized serpent in
a circus, that couldn't eat more II one man
| week with any relish, to this intemper-
ance, that swallers down IA hundred thou
sand every year, and is as big as the Great
Midgard serpent heard Thomas j. read
about, whose folds encompassed the
| earth.
Sister Minkley sithed SO loud that it
sounded some like a groan, and KEEP on
in dreadful eloquent way:
| Nv have got to ia Ike these things to-
| home, Sister Minkley, in order to realize
'em. Yours and mine are as far apart as
the poles when we are talkin' about such
things. AS a general rule We can bear
other folkses trials and sufferin's with
resignation. When it is your brother and
husband that is goin' the downward road,
we can endure it with considerable calm
| heSHJ pHp Niioi ~ 10 :" pau Va ny OWN
heart, my Willie or my Charley that Is
goin' down to ruin, we feel as ii men and
angels must help rescue him. 1t was this
that sent forth the wonderful Woman s
Crusade, that made tender, timid women
into heroes willin' to oppose their weak
ness to banded strength. 1t was this that
made victory possible to them. What
was the crusade to the Holy Land that |
have heard Thomas j. read about to this?
That was to protect the sepulchre where
the body of our Lord once laid, but this
was to defend the living Christ, the God
in man."
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1890-09-05
TMaman1aker's
6Manan1aker's
PHILADELPHIA, Monday, September !, 1890.
CHANGES IN THE
WANAMAKER BUSINESS.

Last month made up firm at our Wholesale ware
house with two members of the old firm and two OF our younger
men, leaving ample capital to set the new concern
balance of the stock remained which removed to the Retail
We had large orders in this country and Europe lor
the Fall goods and the firm proposing smaller business
cannot take them all We have therefore hundreds OF og
nal packages beyond warehouse capacity Our travellers
all transferred the house and having no statesmen
to wholesale goods other must look to our
own Retail to dispose of them
Here goes then to-day, September Il that extra
ordinary lot fastarrivng instoe stock OF Dress Sf
and general Dry GoodsLnens Quilts Blankets Hosiery On-
derwear White Goods and Fancy Goods.
The stuffs offer all for Retail Trade Much OF 1t
exactly the buying OF us IN and year out
But who would gathered four millions worth to have all
at ence and this time of year, tool Three millions IS
all we eed full and the million must
leave us forthwith.
To take will be agreeable but then won't leave
loss and that satisfaction We shall make quick turn
the early DAYS September and whoever first shall
the great stock best and take away for the money
than usual -
There revolutions in trade well countries III.
splitting Wholesale stock makes this OCCASION The
Wholesale should have taken it all and then the storekeep
ers would have complained that underselng.
OF this Adjustment Sale the two
profits the profit ofany Wholesale that does do
business nothing and the profit of the retailer for say
plainly
UeshaNb uot one million Of these tozV
millions at PLAN, acreage cost not eaen CONT
inc IN the commission of the CoNne1IaL I1ua
eIey fer selling
regular prices again.
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Medical Use of Alcohol.

A few years ago a gentleman in indi-
gent circumstances died, leaving two
children, a son and daughter. His
brother, bachelor who is wealthy
merchant, owning his store on Broadway,
here he has carried on 8 successful busl-
ness for nearly Thirty years, adopted these
children, and has supported and educated
them with paternal care. The son is now in
business, supporting himself. The daugh-
ter grew up beautiful girl. She was
we'll educated, accomplished and attrac-
tive, had the advantage of travelling and
whatever else wealth could bestow. About
three years ago the young lady had
severe Illness. When she was GONZALES
cent her physician ordered brandy gwen
her regularly to assist in her recovery.
About a year ago / was in her uncle S
store late in the afternoon when this
yonnr lady came in so drunk that she
could with difficulty walk. 1t was
sh ccking sight and her uncle told me that
from taking the brandy ORDERED by her
physician the habit of using it had been
fl X ed upon her, and he was at loss to
know what to do. Some two weeks after
| was in his store again in the morning
He appeared very much distressed, and
asked him what allied him. lie said his
niece had been out all night and he did
not know what had become Of her. Pres
sently policeman came in and asked him
if he had a niece, giving her name. He an
swered yes" and with earnestness in
aured if he knew where she was. The
officer told him she was in a cell in the
Tombs: that she had been found The night
before in the streets SO drunk that she
could not give an account of herself, but
in the morning had given her name
and told with whom she lived.
Her uncle, with much emotion, ex-
claimed, 'tThis is worse than DEATH He
accompanied the officer to the Tombs and
took the young lady home. After con-
sulting with ma as what was best to be
done, it was conc luded to send her to an
inebriate asylum, to which she assented,
expressing strong dc sire to be cured of
this terrible disease. She was accordingly
sent to neighboring asylum, where she
remained for several months. When she
came home her uncle kindly received her
and provided her with handsome apparel.
A few days after she came into his store
late in the afternoon intoxicated. He ex-
postulated with her, when in fit of
drunken fury she snatohed an elegant and
costly bonnet from her head and tore it into
pieces, throwing the fragments at him, say
ing she would do whatever she had a mind
to. The next day she went away, and
her friends do not know what has become
of her. She may be in drunkard \ grave,
or-we will not pursue the subject. An
other elegant woman is lost This may be
called an extreme case, but it is strictly
and literally true. 1t is but one of many
cases in this city, both among males and
females. There is a fearful responsibility
resting upon the medical profession, who,
following the dogmas of an ignorant age,
indiscrimnately order the use Of alcoholic
stimnlants.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1890-09-05

So late as a year or so ago, what most
troubled the people of this country was
"what to do with TIE surplus" paper
at hand, in describing Christmas Day ex-
ercises in December 'S7, said:
For many years there has been no time
at which the country has had SO much
occasion for rejoicing as the present. The
only black cloud on the horizon to threaten
our prosperity is the surplus. Nearly all
the clergymen who occupied their prlpitss
on Thursday recognized this fact, and
dwelt on it at length in their sermons.
Well, that "black cloud " surplus won't
threaten the prosperity of the country soon
again You may putty that in your hat.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1890-09-05
NEW STORE UNDER THE
OPERA HOUSE.
THE

We are having our Fall and Win
ter stock ofclothing made by two of
the largest manufacturers in
Philadelphia, having placed our
orders in July and will open in few
days the best assorted stock for
men, boys and children, that we
have ever yet been able to offer.
We have ma de calculations for low
prices and the indications are that
we shall break all our former re.
cords in the clothing line
Come and see our stock when
it is your pleasure and convent
ence to do so.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1890-09-05

The list of Irish millionaires may not
be quite complete at this writing, but
enough is known to show that not every
body in Ireland is dying of starvation and
the potato rot, even if the newspapers oc-
casionally make it look that way. Out in
Chickasaw county, Iowa, risky old fell
low, 81 years of age, has recently fallen
heir to 50, 600 600 Irish estate. We can
stand great deal Of this kind Of Ireland.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1890-09-05

royalty of $14 on each 90 cent instru-
ment, and over 400, 900 in use, tells some
thing of the Bell telephone story. A com
pany loaded down with watered stock,
paying annually over 500, 900, 600 in div
idends is another chapter in it. A patent
tainted with fraud and maintained in the
courts by an army of sharp-w fitted and
leechous attorneys, is another phase Of this
monstrous monopoly. Bnt won't the
people rejoice to see it dow ned?
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1890-09-05

Last presidential election the Democrats
of this country took the contract for ex-
tinguishing the Republican party and
didn't do it. This year the Republicans
underbid the Democrats in the job and
have the contract for doing the extin-
gushing, and as it now appears with more
show of success. With the good start
they already have in hand-tarff tinker
lag bill, Force bill, and Bill ReeG-they
ought to be able to burst anything, even
SO big thing as the Republican party.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1890-09-05

Here i. the meat Of the reply OF the
Omaha Hsfl3 Hgal to the question,
..W hat ais the sz-ne3s,.
With rate u interest amounting to as
much as the reBt4. 81 A farm. exhorbitant
transportation charges r. 4 market where
lie is put into competition with pauper-
labor and cheap American. made machin-
cry, and with double prices charged him
for everything that he and his family eats
or uses or wears, the answer to the ques-
ton is not far to seek.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1890-09-05

Away back in the misty past, SO distant
indeed that the memory of man runneth
not to the contrary, the ancients held 10
the belief that no one owing debts could
be admitted into heaven, and often refused
such persons decent burial Should a
theory Of that kind prevail at the present
thete would be fewer undertaken bills here
in Woodstown. Some persons would never
be buried, even.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1890-09-05

It makes one feel quite Indifferent to
fame when we recall such ames as Ben
Butler, Dennis kearney, George Francis
Train, Martin Irons, Oscar Wilde, cold ,
Barchlrd, d.. Brown Seqnard and others.
II surely does
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1890-09-05

A Lower'Creeker has raised big to-
mato weighing 2! pounds, and if this was
only bedquilt it woald be good for years
pany with the small army of ''here am
agans" that annually bob mp, and are
hung up in the big tent.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1890-09-05

There are probably $1,000 peach trees
in Cumberland county, and it is quite Ger
tain there are not more than half that
many peaches.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1890-09-05

Let every Prohibitionist, who is so from
principle, vote the ticket straight. Never
mind what time sewers say, remember that
truth only is eternaland the cause OF right
will prevail. Vote straight.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1890-09-05

The robbery of $500 worth of jewelry at
Ocean Grove stirred up somewhat of a
sensation at that seaside resort. But why
so much jeweIry at Ocean Grove the quid
aluncs are asking?
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1890-09-05

If there is any force in the appeal of
Master Workman Powderly for the public
to help the suffering strikers with say s.
per week charity money rather than allow
them their independence and so per week
wages, the thrice told message OF Mr..
Powderly should not 60 UNDECIDED
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1890-09-05

Wiki The people of this country want is
a return to first principles. Thomas JET
ferson tying his nag to post on the out
skirts of Washington and footing it to the
capitol, is the metaphor we're driving at.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1890-09-05

The Pennsgrove Record regards Lincoln
Park as mighty poor place to turn loose
a Sabbath. school excursion party, and
doubtless the Record head is horizontal
there. It's mighty poor place, we take
it, to turn anybody loose who is at all
likely to become tight,
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1890-09-05

Whoever said that all Salem county was
rausacked to furnish the few baskets OF
peaches on exhibition at the oodstoWn
fair were off their base. One basket at
least was a Cumberland county Production.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1890-09-05

The Camden Courier once said: at is a
bad thing to drink beer under any eircnm-
stances, but the evil is aggravated II the
besr be bad, -" etc In that case we should
conclude the drinker the aggravated party:
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1890-09-05

The true solution of the negro problem
is honestc, industry and temperance. He
needs be an anti hencoop inspector, a get
a gait -you worker, aud an anti-saloon
Republican. or course, he couldn't be an
anti.saloon Democrat, not black one at
least, and maintain status in the party.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1890-09-05

Governor Gordon belongs to the present
and future. He is man enough to stand
up in the face Of unpopular facts and make
mouths at them
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1890-09-05

The lesson of the Pennsylvania railroad
strikers is as plain as plea print. Let them
suspend hostilities and go back to work
and allow the walking delegate, and assess
ment committee, and grip holders, and
other leeches of the organization to do
the same, and all may be happy yet.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1890-09-05

The early Macedonians made beasts Of
burden of some of their less worthy citi-
zens. In this country we send them to
Congress.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1890-09-05
Heaters for Sale.

have contracted with Martin Ander-
IA son to place steam heat in my corner
store and residence, have two first-rate hot
air heaters for sale, They have been used but
three winters and are excellent heaters in good
condition. Would suit church, school house
or large dwelling. Will be sold separately, ut
less than half price, as have no use for them.
4. Il. Ill MPHREYS.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1890-09-05
Special Notice.

DRICE LIST OF GROCERIES AT HUM
L PHREfs'-w PAY MORE? Good New
Orleans molasses, 40cts, best, Scots; best Oleine
soap, bets: pure pepper, lscts pound, 5cts
quarter; pure ginger, Ilcts pound, Acts quar-
paper, papers 25cts, papers. 13cts; corn
starch, Gets pound; best laundry starch BIB
cartons, lScts; Alb package Gold Dust, the new
washing powder, 20cts; Barkers horse and cat
tie powder. l0cts; good black tea, 29cts, try it;
sugar, 9 and G12cts; coffee, % and 2scts. Come
and see how much a dollar will buy YOU
u. B. HUMPHREYS 4 co.
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DEPARTMENT OF THE W. C. 7. u,
OF WOODSTOWN, N. j.

OFFICERS OF THE SALEM COUNTY woMAN's CHRIST
IAN TEMPERANCE UNION:
Pres. Mrs. REBEcCA z. PATTERSON, salem.
Cor Sec Mrs. IL. a. GAwLEY, w oodstoWn.
Rec Sec MRS .. j. CROFT, Pennsgrove.
Treas Mrs. MAGGIE CRIsPIN. Sharptown.
OFFICERS W. c. T. u, WooDSToWE:
President, Mrs. HENRIETTA DAVIS.
Cor Secretary, Mrs. j. W. HUMPHREYS.
Recording Secretary, Mrs. ANNA FLIrcRAFT.
Treasurer, Mrs. AMY DAVIS.
OFFICERS Y. W. @. Il. u, wooDsTowN:
Vice Presidents, MISS CORA WARE, MISS MAR
TIE tsAuNT, MRS. WILLIAM SMITH.
cor. Secretary, MIss JENNIE DARLINGTON
Rec Secretary, NJ ISIS Lulu WRIGHT.
Treasurer, NJ ISIS JOE MAoALTIoNEK
Time of meeting W. &. I. u. Thursday AFTER
noon at 3 O'Clock.
Time of meeting Y. W. t. Il. u. Monday
evening at 7.30 O'Clock
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For Sale.

noUBLE HOUSE, NO III and lls Spring
- Garden street. large lot with barn. In
quire of Nj. ID. DICKINSON Salem ST., w Gods
town, or J. ROCkEFELLER, No. 2425 Ara
mingo ST., Philadelphia, Pa. Sl5tf
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1890-09-05
Lost.

Woodstown Fair, on Wednesday, a
IA lady's black coat, checked ut checking
room, but taken by mistake. suitable re-
ward by leaving with
JOHN RIDGWAY.
Alloway.
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OF ALL
We never sold any article that rem
dered such universal satisfaction as
THE LESTER BOOT

Every one who buys and wears
them, sends another buyer, and our
sales on them increase largely every
year. They are wisely cut and hon
estly made; nothing can be better in
the way of foot wear. We placed
our orders early in the season for
our fall stock, and will be better
prepared to serve you than ever
before.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1890-09-05
Dress Goods.

The best stroke we know Of
for any woman to make in
Dress Stufs just now is to get
an early look at these wonder
fully little-priced goods. Bear
in mind, when we say the "25c
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1890-09-05

qualily' or the $3.50 quality, "
it means that these goods would
be good retail value, onr retail
value, at these prices. Every
cent on yard or Robe that you
can cut from those figures is SO
much money saved. OF each
price there are several designs
and a full range of staple colors.
&c quality Colored NJ CHAIR
at 20c
size quality Coored Mohair
at 25c
size quality Cashmere Twills
at Pc
s71zc quality Atwood Fancy suitings
at &c
SIC quality Plaid Cheviot
at SOC
soc quality French Striped Serge
at371@c
soc quality Atwood Tricot
at size
75c quality Bordered French Serge
at 50c
75c quality Atwood Stripes and Plaids
at soc
75c quality Atwood Cheviot
at SOC
&c quality Fancy stripe Tricot
at SOC
III luilily All-Wool lclOlla tDTuS
at 75c
81 quality Atwood Plaids
at 15c
sl.25 quality Cheviot and Camel's Hair
Plaids
1925 quality Bourette Plaid
at$l
So quality Cheviot Plaid
ats l.25
1910 quality Cancels Hair Plaid
at $l.50
$3.50 quality Bourette stripe
atSl
$3.50 quality Combination Stripe
atSl
1925 quality Plain Cheviot Cloth
81 80 quality Amazon Cloth
at$l.25
sl.50quality Bordered French Serge
Mt
sl.75 quality Bordered French Melange
81 quality Figured Bordered Serge
at ST. 80
$40 quality French Armure Cord
at 81
50 quality Striped Combination Dress
Pattern
$40 quality Bordered Dress Pattern
at
$l2.50Paisley and Soutache Serge Robe
nj 50
SIS quality Bordeled and Brocade Robe
at $40
s22 quality Serge Robe with Silk Panels
$I5
S25 quality Serge Robe with SILK Panels
at SIS
$50 quality Serge Robe with Silk Panels
at $50
s35 Embroidered Armure Robe
at S25
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1890-09-05

PEOPLE home from 0arahon.
Strangers in the city.
Watchers fer nee goods.
Storekeebt7s sorting alb.
Read the foregoing and con-
slider the following:
The stock is chiefly in
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1890-09-05

Good quilting cotton loets a pound (actua
weight at Humphreys.
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Silks

If you are a judge of Silks
you'll see at a glance how man
ufacturcr and merchant have
struck hands over these lots in
the consumers interest. Six
notable lines:
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1890-09-05

wooDsrowN. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER ., 1890.
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Black Goods
Csc quality Black Brocade Mohair
at I0c
dc quality Black French Serge
at55c
s5c quality Black Armure Cord
at 65c
81 quality Black French Serge
at SIC
sl.25 quality Black Cancels Hair
at 81
75c quality Black Hen riettas
at 65c
S5c quality Black Henriettas
at 75c
81 quality Black Henriettas
at s5c
si10 quality Black Henriettas
at 90c
sl.25 quality Black Henrettas
atSl
Hannels-
l21&c quality Printed Dress Flannel
at SC
3714c quality saxony Plaid Flannel
at 25c
soc quality saxony Plaid Flannel
at3713c
soc quality Striped Eiderdown Flannel
at 30c
SOC quality White Ballard Vale Flannel
at 40c
65c quality White Shaker Flannel
Mt soc
What is true of Silks and
Dress Goods is just as true OF
laces Linens
Furniture Carpets
Hats Womens Wear
And articles at almost every
other counter in the store.
The Blanket story is a won
derfully attractive one. AaVay
Wae, aohoiesale cost on maybe a
dozen sorts.
JOHN WANAMAKER.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-03-19
GreenvilIe News.

SCARCITY OF MoNEY-PRAYING FOR A ROAD
DEPARTURE OF MISS HELENA MITCHELL
BAPTIST PARSONAGE PROSPECTIVE MAR
RAGE OF MINISTER-RETURN OF MR.. r 81.
PALMER's FAMILY-HoPEFUL OF GETTING
Ice.
Our town has been unusually quiet since my
last letter. Trade in the m mercantile line seems
to be on the increase, although ybody seems
to complain of the scarcity of money and hard
times.
There has been a considerable quantity OF
hay and wheat shipped from this section by
the Shenandoah Valley Railroad to points
south of this. l understand the prices realized
are very low, but the farmers say they are
compelled to sell.
There is now in circulation a petition to the
County Court Praying that road may be es-
tablished from the Top of the hill this side of
the Shenandoah Valley Depot to the depot, in
order to obviate the necessity of hauling on
the right of way of the Shenandoah Valley
road. which is q very dangerous pass for 500
yards from the County road to the Depot
Miss Helena Mi tchell of Selma, Alabama,
who has been in this neighborhood since last
July took her departure to her home in the
sunny south to ,oin her father and sister much
to the regret of her many friends here. Shelby
her genial.and lively character, endea red her.
self to everyone with whom she became &C
quainted, and especially the young gentlemen
of Greenville and vicinity, as was plainly seen
by close observer after her departure. We
are in hopes she may return in the near future
and make her future home amongst us.
We understand the Baptist congregation of
this place is looking out for some property to
purchase for a Parsonage.
From all the indications we would not be
surprised to hear of the marriage at an early
day OF their beloved and popular Pastor. Rev.
q. G. Merryman. II such should be the case,
the bride would meet with a warm welcome by
Nh Merryman's many friends. both In and
out of the Baptist church.
Mr.. R. 81. Palmers family who moved to
Thurmond, West Virginia. about six months
since. returned here on last Saturday, and will
take up their abode in their beautiful resid ence
in this place. Mr.. Palmer still remains at
Thurmond.
We are now having the coolest weather we
have had this winter. II 1t continues a few
days. we are in hopes some ice can be gathered.
So far. there has none been housed in this
neigh bOrhOod this winter. M. E. 8.