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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1890-03-22

Boiler and Leonard DOlder are sure.
ties on $4,000 bond.
A supplemental final order, with
vouchers, was filed in the JOS. Fair
BARN estate and the estate was de-
clared settled.
The will of the late Hugh Moreland
was admitted to probate Saturday and
letters testamentary were issued In
favor Of VIM. Drackley, who was APP
pointed executor. A 81 800 bond, with
Isaac Fleming as surety, was ap-
proved. The appraisers are John l..
Barton, f. n. Spicer and l. j. Sindle.
Letters of administration have been
granted to Edward Haley, admins
traitor of the estate of Nicholas Haley,
deceased. A 500 bond, with Lawrence
Haley and Jas. II. Eckels as surety,
was approved.
Monday last being the third Monday
of the month, was claim day In the
Probate Court and considerable bust
ness was transacted.
The final report of accounts was
filed and the following estates were
declared settled: Owilla SandersOn,
VIM. w. Johnson, Elizabeth Hahn,
Franz Bluemule, John Holman.
Claims amounting to 81, 7O9. 10
against the estate of VIM. Crawford
were allowed.
Claims amounting to 81, 44O.72 were
allowed different parties against the
estate of Lucy w. Dean, deceased.
William Patterson, an alleged insane
person, was vested to his property, and
Conservator John w. Filter was dis
charged from further duty.
The estate of Albert Reynolds has
been declared settled.
The report of accounts filed by Peter
Murphy, cOnservatOr for Margaet
Becky, was approved.
j. l.. Marshal, guardian of John l..
Capsil, ct al, minors, filed report OF
accounts yesterday which was ap-
proved. John. l.. Capsil is now of age
and the guardian was discharged as to
him.
The last will and testament of the
late Charles j. BOrchSenius was ad-
mitted to probate last Tuesday, and
Martha NJ. BOrchsenius was appointed
eXecutriX. A $4,000 bond, to cover
the personal estate, was approved,
with George G. Borchsenius as surety.
The appraisers are Il. A. Perry, G. W.
Irion and Paul Tesseidre.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1890-03-22
The BOrchsenius Estate.

1t is understood that an effort will
be made by Otto Borchsenius to break
the will of his father, G. j. Borchsen-
JUS, which was admitted to probate on
Tuesday. Otto was entirely ignored
in the will and all the property was
left to the widow. Besides 81 800 in
personal property there are two lots in
Chicago, farm in Iowa. real estate
in Mission township and Sl7, 900 in life
insurance. Nicholson & Seely are at
tOrneys for Mrs. Borchsenius.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1890-03-22

When the baby is suffering with col
ic or diarrhGa, use at once DR.. Bulls
Baby Syrup and observe its remarka-
bly, quick and beneficial effect.
Ii your blood is vitiated, and the i'm
purities break through the skin in
pimples and eruptions,you need good
medicine such as LaXadOr.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1890-03-22
THOS. @. FULLERTON,

NOTICE. ESTATE OF MARGARET CoREIGAE.
~ DECEASED. Notice hereby given, that the under
signed administrator of the estate OF Margaret CORR
gan late county of La Sale and state Of Illinois,
deceased will appear before the Probate Court Of said
county. the third Monday (beine the 18th day Of
May 1890 at the Probate Court Room. In Ottawa,
In SAID county, when and where all persons having
claims or demands against said esta notin TO
attend and the same in writing for Adjustment
Dated this 18th day OF March. A. 1880.
THOMAS j. & tRRIGAS.
inch q 3w Administrator.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1890-03-22
County Court.

The jury in the case of The People
V. Thomas Barnes returned verdict
of guilty and fined defendant S25 and
costs. +. S. Allen, attorney for de-
PENDANT, entered motion for new
trial.
Judge Snyder overruled a motion for
a new trial in the case of FUR V. Os-
good, and plaintiff has appealed to the
Appellate Court.
Porter v. Butler: dismissed at plain
tiff's costs.
Constable MCGUIRE has been ordered
to turn over all the property of the
insolvent estate of De Witt @. Harr to
]. p. French. assignee.
Probate Matters.
The last will and testament of the
late Charles Hagenbaugh was admit
ted to probate Thursday and the ex-
ecutor, Albert /. Hagenbaugh, filed a
bond in the sum of $500, which was
approved.
Letters of administration were
granted to George A. Bosworth, ap-
pointed administrator of the estate of
Phebe Leek.
Letters of administration have been
granted to Rachel Delamater, who
was appointed Administrative of the
estate of the late Cyrus Delamater,
who died at Worthwhile recently. Louis
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1890-03-22
O'CONOR. DUNCAN & ECKELS,


NJ OTICE.-EsTATE OF NICHOLAS HALEY. DECEASED.
~ Notice lie hereby given that the undersigned. I'D
nistrsor o! the es ate OF Nicholas Haley late Of the
county of la Sale and State Of III nols, deceased WI
appear before the Probate Court OF said county the
third Monday tbeng the 18th day. OF May 1891. at he
Probate Court Room. in Ottawa In said county, when
and where al having claims demands against
SAID notified TO attend and present the same
In writing for adjustment.
Dated thus 18th day Of March. A. d. 1890.
inch q sw EDWARD HALEY. Administrator
OCoNoR, DUNCAN EcKELs, Auy's.
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D. b. SNOW.

Attorney at Lar.
ElNALSETTLEMENT-Es ESTATE OF PHILIP GODFREY
Il DECEASED Notice is hereby given to all per
sons interested In said estate that the undersigned
executrix OF the last will and testament Of said Philip
Godfrey deceased will appear before the Probate Court
of the county of la Sale AMI state Of Illinois, at the
Monday, the 2st day of April d. 1890 for the pur
pose rendering account OF her proceedings in the
administration Of said estate for the final settlement
Dated at Ottawa this i4th day OF March. 1880
MARY GODFREY EXecutrtx
Attest HENRY HELMIG, inch % 3w
Clerk Probate Court, La Sale County, Illinois.
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Marriage Licenses,

John G. Starmch and Chrlstrie
Dringler, Peru.
Frank j. Forbes, Jefferson Iowa,
and Sophia HamSel, Dmmick.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1890-03-22
NICHOLSON e. SEELEY,
dEtOTntps az LlN.
MASTERS SALE-sTATEo OF ILLlN0

NJ AS'CER'S SALE-sTATE0 OF ILLINOIS.
wi LAsALLE COUNTESS. La Sale County tUcuii
Court
In the matter Of Edwin C. Allen v Hslyer VI Lar
son. Esther II. larson, Samuel Nicholson. and The
close Mortgage.
Public notice 10 hereby siven, that IN pursuance OF
decreta order entered In the above entitled cause In
said court. the 10th day Of January. d. lseo,
Ttos e. Fullerton master In cancery OF said court. Oh
Saturday the 18th day OF March. d. $50. AZ one
O'Clock In the afternoon of said day shall sell al public
auction to the highest and best bidder for cssa at the
south door Of the County Court House In Ottawa. said
county the following described real estate situate In
the county OF La sale and State Of illinois, to-wt:
The east half of the southeast quarter OF section nj
teen 5); the southwest quarter OF section fourteen
tD snd the east half OF the northeast quarter OF sec
tionfwenty all In township thirty norm
range a. four east Of the third principal meridian
together with all and singular the teDements and
hereditsments thereunto belonging
THOS. c. FULLERTON,
February ~. A. D. 1880. Master In Chsncsry.
feb264v
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Seed Potatoes.

The undersigned offers for sale the Early POtentete
and the Empire State tor 81 20 per Dushel & 90 per
bbl.. deliver at de- OF in s, neca. Also the cele
brated Rural New Yorker No. 3 and Star Russell.
three pounds for ii 90 BY mil,
ID. L. CARPENTER & son.
NJ. ii-im seneca Illinois.
The Logan County banner. [volume] (Logan, W. Va.) 1889-1903, 1890-05-15
NOTICE.

All pcrsons are warned not to trespass
IN any way whatever upon the follow
ing lands:
900 acres on Ben creek purchased
from VIM. Collins.
800 acres on -Four Pole purchased
from VIM. Collins.
100 acres on Ben creek purchased from
Vim. Collins.
So acres on Beech creek purchased
from ID. ID. Mahon.
lz0 acres on Beech creek purchased
from Samuel Mahon.
l41 acres on Beech creek purcl,a,ed
from Anthony Mahon.
~ acres on Beech creek purchased
from Valentine and jane Hatfield.
QUO acres on Beech creek purchased
from Il. Mahon,
l5O acres on Tug iiv purchased
from jos. Murphy.
1855 acres on Tug rives purchased
from Ans. Hatfield, Sr.
l,Sas acres on Grapevine purchased
from J. M. Vance. Jr.
40 acres on Grapevine purchased
from A. Hatfield, Jr.
oS0 acres on Grapevine purchased
from johnson Hatfield, Jr.
IA! acres on Sulphur purchased from
Alafeir Davis.
), 4 4 s; NJ 9n Mate creek purchased
from 4. Dy Chambers.
Dol acres ON Mate creek purchased
from Ans. Hatfield, Sr. Is
322 acres on Mate creek n,,rchasp.I
from Films Hatfield.
74S acres ON Mate creek purchased
from Elias Hatfield.
I.
The Logan County banner. [volume] (Logan, W. Va.) 1889-1903, 1890-05-15
THE POLICE; GAxETTE.

Is the only illustrated paper in the
world containing all the latest sensation
nj and sporting news. No Saloon keep
err, Barber or Club Room can afford to
be without it. 1t always makes friends
wherever it goes.
Mailed to any address in the United
States, securely wrapped, Is weeks for
$1.OO. Send Five Cents for sample copy.
RICHARD X. FOX,
Franklin Square, New York City.
The Logan County banner. [volume] (Logan, W. Va.) 1889-1903, 1890-05-15
Trustees Sale Of valuable Property.

By virtue of Deed of Trust
executed to ms on the 10Th day of
July 1889 by M. G. Lee, in which
the said M. q. Lee conveyed five
yoke of oxen with yokes and
chains and one Log wagon and one
hundred and twenty-five saw log,
trees in trust to secure to James
w. Chambers the payment Of the
sum of 1915 payable on the first
day Of March 1880, which said
deed is of record in truct deed
book "G," page 1853, records of Lo-
gan County Court Clerks office,
State of West Virginia, and de-
fault having been made in the
payment thereof l will on Satur-
day the 10th day Of May 1890 Of
fer for sale at public auction at
the front door of the Court House
of Logan County, State of West
Virginia, the following described
property, to-wit:
Five yoke Of oxen together with
yokes and chains, one log wagon
and one hundred and twenty-five
poplar saw log trees, as described
and conveyed in said deed of trust.
Terms Of Sale cash in hand on
day of sale. :.
I. D. CHAMBERS, Trustee.
18th April 1890. -
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Silas Damron aszinst 3. W.
Muncy e Il, judgment for plair-
tiff >1OO
~ 3. Thompson ". Hardee
District. continued until june. .
John Lackey W. Van Mullinr,
judgment for defendant.
r. B. Lawson Admr. &c. against
Simpson Ellis, judgment for plair-
tiff, s5s.45.
H. 9. Avis ". Floyd Buchanan
trespass, hung jury.
A. B. Lowe vs. Riley Hagar, an
appeal, summons quashed.
J. s. Miller ys. Town Of ARA
coma, dismissed.
John W. Vance W. Joe Lowe,
verdict for plaintiff, $1S.
]. f. PAUL vs.. VIM. Altixer,
dismissed, 2 cases.
s. v. Dingess vs.. s. s. 4 q. +.
vinson, dismissed.
Jelenko & Loeb vs.. G. w. God
by 4 Bro, Judgment for plaintiff,
1911.
Ford, Eaton & Co. VS. Oliver
Perry, judgment for plaintiff for
$326.95.
Mamie jackson, ys. VIM. A.
Dempsey, judgment for plaintiff,
1895.
NJ. B, Thompson vs.. Jno. Chany
Judgment for defendant.
Alva Music vs. Hinchman's Adr.
ct. al, stricken from the docket.
John E. Kenna vs.. Alexander
Burton, dismissed.
X. Herschman vs.. Jno. B. Clark
ct. al, dismissed.
John T. Vance ct. al. VS.. Mary
"A. vauce ct. al, petition Of J. E.
Robertson and J.. A. Nighbert,
filed and referred to Commits
sioner Sheppard.
Alonzo Maynard VS.. M. A. Fer
rell, dismissed. l=a
G.. s. Godby VS. Ben Adams,
sale confirmed.
Nancy Messer VS. James N. Mes
ser, divorce granted.
Polly White vs. David White,
attachment awarded against the
defendant.
g. w. Taylor VS. Clay & Head
ley, money paid and deed order
ed.
Mary Collins VS. Thomas Smith,
partition confirmed and stricken
from docket.
Wayne Mcdonald VS. Clay &
Headley, dismissed.
Floyd Music VS. Mary A. Music
ct al, dismissed.
FL. G. Ragland Adr. &c. against
Jennie Justice ct. al, decree Of
sale.
J. E. Robertson ct. al. VS. john
son Hatfield, decree Of sale.
H. G. Ragland sAdr. &c. against
Sallie Zirkles, reference to Com
missioner.
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Thursday, May Is, 1890.

We are sorry to learn that Mrs.
S. S. Altizer is on the sick list.
Mr.. James r. Henderson was
visiting friends In town on Satur-
day.
Hugh G. Avis and Geo. r. Nc
Donald, of Man, were on our
streets Sunday.
Mr.. Ferguson, of w. A. Con-
Motley, of Portsmouth, was in
town on Monday.
George Hinchman and James
Stafford, of Rich Creek, were on
our streets last Saturday.
Some fine timber was run to
market last week. Mr.. r. b.
Lawson sent out two splendid
RATS.
John Gunther, OF Huntington,
arrived in town last Saturday and
is working on Buskirk's new store
house.
Rev. w. d. Garrett, Of the
Christian Church, preached to a
large and attentive audience in
the Court House Sunday.
U. B. Buskirk has one of his
boats which was in charge Of Capt.
Estep, sunk at Peck's dam on Sat-
urday. His loss was small.
1t is reported that the negro
laborers on the line Of the West
Virginia and Ironton r. R., in
this county are dying off rapidly.
Rev. W. E. Powell, of the Bap-
fist Church, will preach at the
Court House, on June 18th. He
is fine preacher. Every body at
tend.
Harry Cooley, of the old reliable
firm Of Ford, Eaton & Co., of Gin
cinnati, Ohio was in town on Mon
day. He does a large business at
this place.
Rev. J. T. Sharrard, of the
Christian CHURCH, Of Paris, KY,
will commence series of meet
ings at the Court House on the
3eth of May.
Judge Eugene Eullicott, of Bal
timore, Marylahd, who is in
charge of the property Of Stuart
Wood, in this county, was in town
last week. He is a genial gentle
man.
Prosecuting. Attorney Wilkin-
son has his eyes on the violators
OF the fish law. Every good citf-
zen along our rivers and creeks
keep. watch, and should
see that no>guilty man escapes.
~ = B. Buskirk, J. B Ellison,
Jno. bee. Buskirk, James Buc-
hanan, Greenway Hatfield and
Thomas Richardson returned from
Charleston, where they had been
attending United States Court on
Saturday.
Mrs. H. s. White is very low
with consumption at the residence
OF her husband in this place. She
mas been a great sufferer for the
last SIX months, but we are glad
10 say that she bears her suffer
Ing with patience apd christian
iortitude.
~ r+-~~--~----<-s -.~~~~.
The Logan County banner. [volume] (Logan, W. Va.) 1889-1903, 1890-05-15
The Dependent Pension Bill.

This bill has passed the Senate
and will no doubt become q law.
Soldiers and widows who will be
entitled under this law should
write to Capt. Mark Poore, Pen
sion Attorney, Huntington, West
Va, and have their names record
ed and obtain the necessary in
structions to have their claims
filed as soon as possible after the
law passes.
The Logan County banner. [volume] (Logan, W. Va.) 1889-1903, 1890-05-15
Town Directory.

Mayor-U. B. Buskirk.
Recorder-William Stratton.
Councilmen.-Thos. 9. Whited,
Pat Christian, 1. N. Mitchell, H,
s. White and VIM. Cary. w.
Sergeant,-Leander Cary. s. s.s.,-
Assessor.-J. B. Ellison.
Street Commissioner.-G. w,
Morgan.
The Logan County banner. [volume] (Logan, W. Va.) 1889-1903, 1890-05-15

Persons receiving their papers
this week with a cross after their
names will please understand that
their subscription has expired and
they are invited to renew at once.
The Logan County banner. [volume] (Logan, W. Va.) 1889-1903, 1890-05-15

Inc at3ent1On Of our pipcatorial
friends IL called 10 the facf that
the law prohibits the r;cinp a.
fish from April lst to December
1sf of each year. The intention
Of the law Il Il prnserve tba f;eh
y preventing wanton obstruction
- sne spawning SESSION.
Never had 1 preparation 4 more
appropriate name than Ayers
Hair vieor. when thescapillarv
glands bkcoi,ie enfeebIed ~ d;s.
eaee, age, Or neglect. this dressin,r
imparts renewed life the saaln. 90
that the hair assumes mncb ~ ~
youthful fuliness and beauty.
n,,.,,.;.
which, in time. affects everv arcan
and function of the. body. A a
remedy for these troubles noth
inr can anproacb Avar,s Sa,so
parilla. 1t yitalizes the blood
strengthens the stomach ana
corrects all disorders Of the liver
and kidneys.
I. = 'Ao 'al'De'o'is'ns - a. -.
80 80 49, ~ anu sspp. =
DIP. Ellis. nv virtna Of an a.
tachment in favor Of Cof AfaY
McClintock and aoa;nst William
Altizer Mr. Ellis bel;ev;no that
the raft belonged to Altizer IF
this should turn ont to he our last.
log tide. some one will be cons;d.
erably damaged.
~ pa4u - iea'n - .ne
1eas.. = Z. .1":Ao'l e"so"'' ~n,cn
o.o1'e1 :. NO ,'.ue''o nea, ius
som was ahont Ak vaars of aoa ana
was one Of our hest citizens IN
his death the comfy loses 4 vain
able citizens and his wife and
children 4 Kind and eramnlarv
husband and father. Thew have
orr heartfelt svmnathv
n'ien aiu W ro'''aine'
~ ene Aa''ie ha"a"na AuniDer
w. were ~ eomn lase oaouruay
oi t.'eir way - oceaha hey afe
~ cnalse y ..e BUSINESS " .ne
conlpanx y .nls anu y tolnans
coun.les anu report tut SUCCESS ~
SAIGON Thav axnecf 8 ENLARGE
their onerat;ons for the naYt seas.
~ r. GOOD comnanv and has
acted sonarelv with tho naonla
=, ALMOST q DkoWslNs.-un iasI
!hursuay morning WINE ME- a.
~. nodgers, VINO is paintlng LOT
oherlil Cnann, was passing AROUND
ene mouse o. ohanh' ne saw . PAIR
OF smail leet protruding from q
barrel. ne az once investigated
the ma''er ana iouno tnat Don'
the TWO year ola son 81 MI. Cha,-
In nao iai'en ~ tne Darrell which
was more IMAM nan luii q wafer.
Inc httie ielloM was laken OUT
Cd tn life A half minnie longer
and It would have been too late.
-, ~,
a,' 4 n s1I.. 49,
eis',ee ,,.'' = ...''on'
anu r.eu unn'ple' = .n's p,aoe'
He1e WYl = 3 o. 90. .n 4 s.o.r
nus y - - ' o 90"
, s,, sas. way &c s'a 80. ~" se.
IS. u.1.aA.o = 80 80.
WI a.n.i 81.
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a aau sou.ul s $50 80 o's -
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onnspi..1pu. - 'a:.a - % !,
,ous lnJulie'' -. s'I, -" a
laco were oono,uc'a pau.o'o'
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The Logan County banner. [volume] (Logan, W. Va.) 1889-1903, 1890-05-15
County Directory.

Circuit Court meets 3rd Monday
in April, July and October.
County Court meets Cd Monday
in February, June and November
and 4th Monday in July.
.Judge>of Circuit Conrt--T. H.
Clerk Of Circuit Court 7. G.
Whited.
Prosecuting AttorneyJ. B.
wilkinson.
President County Court-Jos.
Simpkins.
-Commissioners-Moses FerrelI
and Simpson Ellis.
Clerk County Courts. S. AL
tier. = .
Sheriff r. M. Chain.
Jailer J. b. Busklrk.
Assessor w. H. Taylor.
Surveyor G. ii. Gore.
JUSTICES.
Logan. M. Jackson and q.
W. Morgan.
Chapmansville--Edward Car
rett and Anderson Blair.
-Triadelphia-J. r. Vance.
Magnolia-M. A. Ferrell.
Lee-T. B. Farley.
Hardee-T. j. Mead and John
Hamilton.
BOARD OF EDUCATION OF LOGAN
DISTRICT z5=sa-
Meets at Logan G. H., on the first
Monday of February, May, July
and November. President, F. NJ.
White Commissioners, H. B.Hale
and Simpson Ellis; Secretary,
II. G. Ragland.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1890-07-11
T!:0 EYs,!nnn S;nnM pln,y.


The cyclone is tho largest and widest
snow plow yet built Tor any road,
making a path four feet ten inches in
width. It's capacity is something mar
vclous. When tic fan and organ are
running at the rate of 800 revolutions
per minute it will throw out 10000
cubic feet Of snow per minute. The
car is 4S feet long, tho width Of the
wheel being ten feet four inches.
Within the car arc three engines Of
GOO horse power each, or a combined
force Of $4,000 horse power. Two Of
these engines drive the fan which cx-
pels the snow. The third one connects
direct with tho augcr, which draws the
snow into the cylindrical case in
which the fans rcvolvc. Tho discharge
pipe is tllirty-thrcc inches square, tho
spout being fourteen feet above tho
rails. This throws The snow almost
perpendicular for thirty foct before it
begins 10 curve III its fall, clearing tho
telegraph poles With ease. 1t is pro
ridcd with the largest Baldwin loco
motive boiler forconsolidatcd engines,
the whole lcngth Of the boiler being
% feet, having 1900 feet Of heating
surface. 1t has u twelve foot fro box
and 135 ilncs two inches by fourteen
feet. Sacramento Union Record.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1890-07-11

The American journalist must bo
spicy, lively and bright He must
know how not merely to report, but
to relate in a racy, catching style an
accident, Il trial, Il conllagration, and
be able to make up an article Of ono or
two columns upon the most inaigniii
cant incident. llo must be interest
ing, readable. lis eyes and cars must
always open, every one Of his five
senses on the abort, for he must keep
ahead in this wild race for news lie
must be Il good convclsationnlst on
most subjects, SO US to bring bncl from
his interviews With different people a
good storo Of materials. lTc must be
u man Of courage, to bravo rcbuifs.
1Io must be Il philosopher, to pocket
abuse. lie must be Il mnn Of honor,
and | lave always found linn SO.
Whenever have begged an American
reporter to kindly abstain from Mon
tioning this or hat which night have
been said III conversation with him
have invariably found that lie kept
his word, But if The matter is Of pub
Tic interest he is, before III and above
all, the servant Of The public. So
never challenge his spirit or enter
prise, or lie will leave no stone un-
turned until he has found your secret
and exhibited il to tic public. Max
O'Rcl, in North American.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1890-07-11
Piercing tl,o E,ar.,

After giving the name, the next i'm
portant ceremonial III an Indian child's
life is that Of piercing tho cars. This
ceremony is costly one for it is tic
custom to give away q pony for each
ltolc made in tho child's ears. The
baby is removed from its cradle and
laid down III MI its iinery, and al old
man in gala dress performs tho rite,
and picrccs the ears with sharp
knife The earrings arc then put in
and tho ponies delivered mp. 1t is not
uncommon to sec Indians With several
holes punched in their ears, and each
hole represents a gift Of pony. At
tho age Of ten or twelve months the
first moccasins arc put on, an occasion
OF considerable importance III the life
OF a Child. about this time The hair is
cut for the first time Among the
Onahas all old man takes Il little lock
Of hair from tho top Of tsyc baby's
head which is put away Trnong the
tribal archives Tie father then cuts
the hhir in the symbolic manner,
which is different with different gems.
Alice G. Flclchcr'S Address.