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Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1891-08-14
A Yankee "swapper."

A New London expressman is about as
good specimen of Connecticut Yankee as
has recently come to light. He recently
ran across useless old harness which he
didn't want, and so he traded it with a coll
ored man for watch. He then sold the
watch to man for $3.50, to be paid in in
stallments. He got four dollars of it,
when the man went "broke," couldn't pay
any more and gave up the watch. The
conditions We're that if he couldn't pay the
full amount he would forfeit what was al
ready paid so the expressman had the watch
and the four dollars. In a little while a
man came along who owned sulky that
he didn't want, and who was glad to trade
it off for the watch. The expressman ac
commodated him, and considers it the best
bargain of the lot. At this rate of progress
it won't be long before that sulky will be
worked by easy stages into house and lot
New London Comm Telegraph.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1891-08-14
A Mother Birds Trial.

While the east side of Broadway, just be-
low Fulton street, was filed with people
the other forenoon a pretty little incident
caused blockade of pedestrians.
A mother sparrow, flying over the street
with one of her young in her bill, dropped
the wee bird in the thoroughfare near the
curb and flew frightened to high window
seat.
An alert messenger boy picked up the
feathered mite, and while he held it kindly
in his hand the mother bird chirped in dis
tress.
''Take the bird into the churchyard, y
said a sensible man in the throng, pointing
to st. Paurs. His suggestion was acted
upon by the boy, who cuddled the bird in
his palms and scooted, followed by dozen
other urchins.
When the young sparrow was laid in the
grass of the churchyard the mother took
wing from her perch. Her flight was
watched with interest and satisfaction, for
she descended to the spot where her young
was nestled.-New York Herald.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1891-08-14

A we'll dressed man attracted crowd of
gaping onlookers round him by a number
Of ingenious and skilfully executed tricks
with pack of cards, and at last shufling
the cards several times and slapping them
down on his knee, he said:
cpl bet any man that I can cut tbs
knave of diamonds at the first attempt"
Every one hung back, suspicious of him,
until green, gawky locking individual
pushed his way forward.
Mister" he questioned, "may I take a
squint at them keerds?"
Certainly" replied the professional as
he handed them over. The countryman
inspected them suspiciously, and then, ap-
parently satisfied, returned them, but did
not take the bet.
ssThe cards are all right, aren't they?"
the professional asked.
"Yaas," the countryman said, hesitat-
.ingly.
why don't you takemy bet them"
swell, don't know; I amt much of a
betting man,
The professional saw that the country
man was more than half inclined to take
him up, and to make sure of his game he
said: -,.
Come, I'll bet you ten shillings to five
shillings; fifteen shillings to five shillings;
one pound to five shillings
Hanged if don't take yep exclaimed
the countrynlan after moments hesita-
ton, and diving into his pocket he drew
out slip of calico apparently sample to
show his girD, some cheese a plug of to-
bacco, several horseshoe nails, and lastly,
dyspeptic looking leather purse, from
which he extracted two half crowns, which
he placed in the hands of bystander. The
professional speedily covered the deposit
with bright sovereign, and then, thor
oughly shutting the pack as prelude, he
grasped the cards firmly in one hand and
producing sharp pocket knife he cut
every card in two at a stroke
"There," he exclaimed triumphantly,
haven't cut the knave of diamonds?"
''Ill be eternally blamed if you havel"
the countryman replied, producing that
veritable card from his sleeve, whittier he
had dexterously conveyed it while pretend
ing to examine the cards. The country
man quietly pocketed the stakes and the
professional skunk off.-Pearson's Weekly.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1891-08-14

1t is not often that an art gallery is found
in bank Persons who visit the Lincoln
National bank in Forty-secopd street, how
eyer, will see a number of fine oil paint
ings-some of them quite large-hanging
upon the walls. They are the works of
Albert Bierstadt, some twenty in number,
which were Deposited with the bank a year
or SO ago for safe keeping. A full length
oil portrait of Abraham Lincoln, by Mar
shall, has been added to this art collection
The Hon. Thomas L. James, the president
of the bank, has an eye for the beautiful
as we'll as a genius for finance, and he
wants his patrons to enjoy with him all of
the good things that he can get hold Of
New York Times.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1891-08-14
An Odd Law Point.

One of the oldest points ever brought
to the consideration of a Portland, Me-,
jury was made by an attorney in an as
sault case. The respondents were charged
with having resisted deputy sheriff while
in discharge of his duty. The special point
made by the attorney for the respondents
was that the sheriff, having been school
teacher for many years, was, as a matter
of fact, unable to rightly consider the diff
serence between serious and slight re-
sistance to his authority; that he had been
50 long used to unquestioned obedience
that he had become unable to distinguish
between manly protest and serious at
tempt to obstruct the course of the law
Philadelphia Ledger.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1891-08-14
ElInanSV.

This is what you ought to have, in fact, you
must have it, to fully enjoy life. Thousands are
searching for it daily, and mourning because
they find it not. Thousands upon thousands of
dollars are spent annually by our people In the
hope that they may attain this boon. And yet it
may be had by all. We guarantee that Electric
Bitters, if used according to directions and the
persisted in will bring you good digestion and
Dust the demon Dyspepsia ana install instead
Eupapsy We recommend Electric Bitters for
Dyspepsia and all diseases of Liver, Stomach and
Kidneys. Sold at SOC. and $l.OO per BOTTLE by
Hughes Boil, Druggists. feb2l 1y
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1891-08-14
r. FRENCH, c. E. G. NJ. WARREN
E ngineer S. D. Co, s. b
FRENCH E. WARREN.
CIVIL ENGINEERS.-

Surveys, plans and estimates for Roads, Rail-
roads, Bridges, Hydraulic and Municipal Work.
Town Low sites, Typographical Maps and Mining
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1891-08-14
ORGANIZED 1892.
Pronounced Hopeless, Yet Saved.

From letter written by Mrs Ada E. Hurd o
Groton, S. D., we quote: "Was taken with q bad
cold, which settled my Lungs cough set in
and finally terminated in Consumption. Four
doctors gave me up saying could live but a
short time. gave myself up to my Saviour, de-
termined if could notstay with my friends on
earth, would meet my absent ones above. My
husband was advised to get DR.. Kings New Dis
covery for Consumption, Coughs and Colds. 1
gave it trial, took in all eight bottles. it has
cured me and thak God l am now we'll and
hearty woman" Trial bottles free at HUGHES &
Bells Drugstore, regular size SOC and 81.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1891-08-14
yaultina Ambition,s Overleap,

Clarice-rm going to palm myself off as
being much younger than l am; aren't
vol?
Delia-Yes. What age have you decided
on?
Clarice-Sixteen.
Dela-Dear me! Do you want people to
say that you are old enough to be your
own mother?-Harper's Bazaar.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1891-08-14
BY THE RIVER or LOST SOULS.

Upon the crags we sit, my dear and I;
We hear the River Of Lost Souls below,
While evening comes, and sunsets burning
glow
Eliminates the West. Now in the sky
A gorgeous cloud procession passes by.
And as the stately personages go
Majestically in flame touched chariots slow.
And we behold the Needles rising high,
And watch the fast dissolving mystic band
Depart for that strange realm where they be-
long,
We feel the cold night stealing DER the land.
Then comes the sound of some despairing song,
And as we leave the crag sleeps hand in hand
We hear the Lost Souls hurrying along.
Marcia Davies in New Orleans Times Demo
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1891-08-14
ROOMS 20 & 80 cRoWLE BUILDING.
-1y STANTON, VA

VOTT1-O26t,
"run down." feeble women, need
DR.. Pierce's Favorite Prescription.
1t builds them up. It's powerful,
restorative tonic, or strength-giver
free from alcohol and injurious
drugs. The entire system is re-
newed and invigorated. 1t i'm
proves digestion, enriches the blood,
dispels aches and pains, gives re-
freshing sleep, and restores flesh and
strength. AS a soothing nervine, it
allays and subdues hysteria, spasms,
and all the nervous symptoms com
monty attendant upon functional
and organic disease. It's the only
guaranteed medicine for women.
It does what is promised or it.
asks nothing. 1t gives satisfaction,
in every case, or the money paid
for it is refunded.
That's the way its makers prove
their faith in it. Contains no alco-
hol to inebriate (; no syrup or sugar
to derange digestion a legitimate
medicine, not a beverage. Purely
vegetable and perfectly harmless in
any condition of the system.
june 5-1yr
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1891-08-14
BuckIen's Arnica Saliva.

The best salve in the worll for Cuts, Bruises
Sores, Uleers, Salt Rheuna, Fever Sores, letter
Chapped Hands, Ohilblain, Corns, and all Skin
Eruptions, and positively cures Piles or no pay
required. 1t is guaranteed to give perfect atiss
action, or money refunded. ] rice rs cents pc
Fpr ~ lie by ] uehes 4 Bell Drusgatso
en3llye
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1891-08-14
White Dress Goods 3ldIEnllOiQerieS.

Special Offer Ing hs stock Embroidered Robes
about and we have patterns left and willing sell
these half their value The only trouble thing
You can have them at just what the cheaper goods would bring Our idea
clean them and going to do it, Hamburg Embroidery will
goods buyers lengths possibly
be of the As have the price right IN TWO
get half what they brought this last
I will also be counted in this lots values possibly the stock of Tor
hons will be sought for have values Vancnes
other wash Lace Drapey evening street wear
should be forgotten have quite choice line and unhed
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-08-14

The Pennsylvania Rail Road Com
pany have an exceedingly attractive
pleasure resort on their line, namely
The Famous Nippono Park" stu
ated IL miles west Of .he beautiful
city Of Williamsport.
By request the Bloomsburg g. Sulli-
van r. X Co. will run a special Ex-
cursion train to Nippono Park, Aug,
10Th, thus affording the people of Col
umbia and adjoining counties an op.
portunity to visit this famous pleasure
grounds.
Fare round trip from Bloomsbury
$I.25. Should the weather be unfav,
orable Aug. 10TH, Excursion will 60 on
2oth. Persons not desiring to take
provisions with them can have meals
served at the park by advising the
General Manager Of the Bloomsbure
& Sullivan r. r. few days in ad.
vance. Ff f
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-08-14
BENTON ITEMS.

Married :-On Thursday. Aug. 6,
Mr.. Siebert Of Millville, to Miss Cora
N. Raber of this place. Only the i'm
mediate friends Of the family were
present. The couple left on the II. .oS
train for Williamsport and intermediate
points. That their voyage through
life may be happy one is the wish of
their many friends.
Also, on Tuesday, Aug. 4. Mr.. J.
M. Klinger to Miss Rettie Cole, both
of this place.
The funeral of Mrs. Vernie Crossley
Utt, was largely attended on Sunday
afternoon.
Mr.. J. B. McHenry is getting his
house we'll under way. Our town is
improving very much, and many new
buildings are being put up this sum-
mer.
Mrs. James Fritz and sister Miss
Stackhouse of Nanticoke are guests at
the McHenry House. /
Mrs. George Towle Of Elizabeth,
N. J., and sister Miss Lille Fritz, are
visiting friends in this place.
Mr.. w. G. Heacock of Phila., Mrs.
F. w. Orvis and sister Miss Lou Hea-
cock of Brooklyn, are spending the
summer with parents and friends here.
On Sunday last small party con-
sisting of Mrs. Fritz, Mr.. B. r. Lau-
bauch, Mr. B. Cole and Misses Lizzie
Heacock, Matte Gearhart, and Esther
Gearhart took trip to Ganoga Lake.
They report having spent a delightful
Gay. This certainly is fine place to
|spend day or vacation. Being as it
is, on top Of the North Mountain, a
full benefit Of the delightful mountain
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-08-14
CONSUMPTION CURED.

An old physician, retired from prac-
tice, having had placed in his hands
by an East India missionary the
formula Of simple vegetable remedy
for the speedy and permanent cure of
Consumption, Bronchitis, Catarrh,
Asthma and all throat and Lung Al
fections, also a positive and radical
cure for Nervous Debility and all
Nervous Complaints, after having
tested its wonderful curative pow ers
in thousands Of cases, has felt it his
duty to make it known to his suffering
fellows. Actuated by this motive and
a desire to relieve human suffering.
will send free Of charge to all who de-
sire, this recipe, in German, French
or English, with full directions for pre-
pairing and using. Sent by mail by
addressing with stamp, naming this
paper. w. A. MOVES, $50 Powers
Block, Rochester, N. Y. mar Oily
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-08-14

DR.. Meeker's Medicines are pure
and sure cure for whateverthe claim.
Lung tonic for colds. Speedy relief
for pains, internal and external
Blackberry Cordral for bowel com
plants, for young and old. Every
bottle guaranteed. For sale by ali
druggists. Manufactured by H. c. &
J. A. Olmstead. Williamsport, Pa
All put up in IS and 50 cts bottles
6-I9-I yr.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-08-14

Non9ped Out
-blood-poisons of every name and
nature, by DR.. Pierce's Golden Med
ical Discovery.
It's a medicine that starts from
the beginning. It rouses every or.
gan into healthy action, purifies and
enriches the blood, and through it
clcanses and renews the whole sys-
tenn. All Blood, Skin, and Scalp
Diseases, from a common blotch
or eruption to the worst Scrofula,
are cured by it. For letter, Salt.
rheum, Eczema, Erysipelas, Boils,
Carbuncles, Sore Eyes, Goitre or
Thick Neck, and Enlarged Glands,
Tumors, and Swellings, it's an une-
qualed remedy.
Don't think it's like the sarsapa-
rillas. They claim to be good for
the blood in March, April, and May.
"Golden Medical Discovery" works
equally well at all seasons. And it
not only claims to do good-it
guarantees it. II it doesn't benefit
or cure, in every loase, you have
your money back. ~
Youfpay only forathoa good you
got.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-08-14

air is enjoyed at all times, and while
it is extremely hot at other places,
there it is cool and pleasant. The
lake affords good place for rowing
and fishing. We hnow of no more
pleasant place in this section.
Sam Peterman met with a serious
accident on Tuesday. He was clean.
ing the saw dust channel under his
brothers saw mill, when his hand
caught in the saw, severing it just
above the wrist. He was put on the
train at Sugarloaf Station and brought
to Benton, where the wound was
dressed by Drs. Colley and O'Brien.
We deeply sympathize with Mr.. Peter
man in his sad affection. n.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-08-14
LIGHT STREET.

Mr.. and Mrs. Jos. Keims' nephew
and niece from Nazareth are visiting
them.
Mrs. G. P. Reighard attended the
camp meeting at Mausdale Monday.
The election passed off very quietly.
Mr.. and Mrs. D. ]. Brown and Mr..
and Mrs. Mordecai Hicks spent Sun
day at Mountain Grove.
Miss Anna Whitney. Miss Bessie
Townsend, Miss Mamie Brown are at
tending the campmeeting at Noun
tain Grove.
Rev. Whitney went to camp meet
ing on Monday night
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-08-14

did not attend the G.. A. X. encamp-
ment at Detroit, and the fact has been
the basis Of many comments, and has
revived the story that he had promised
to resign before Congress meets. He
has been making more explanations
that do not explain, relative to the
charges of negligent and careless
work in his Office.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-08-14

AS hair dressing and for the pre-
vention of badness, Ayers Hair Vigor
has no equal in merit and efficiency.
1t eradicates dandruff, keeps the scalp
moist, clean, and healthy, and gives
vitality and color to weak, faded, and
gray hair. The most popular of toilet
articles.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-08-14

Tickets for the excursion to Nippo-
no Park, Aug 10Th are for sale at the
Exchange Hotel, Bloomsburg and at
all stations on the B. & S. X. r.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-08-14

F. P. Davis has his cider mill in Mt.
Pleasant township in good working
order, and is prepared to make cider
at one-half cent a gallon ct.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-08-14
NOTICE.
ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE.

Estate ar Michael Confer, late or Madi son nrp.
Notice Is hereby given that letters OF admins
tration on the estate or Michael Confer, late OF
Madison twp, Col Co. Pa, deceased, have been
granted To the undersigned administrator to
whom all persons indebted 10 said estate are
requested 10 make payments, and those having
claims or demands Will make known the same
without delay to WILSON CONFER
GRANT HERRiNG, Administrator.
Attorney. jerSeytOwn, Pa.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-08-14

Well, Sarah, what have YOU been
doing to make YOU look so young? Oh
nothing much, only been using Halls
Hair Renewer to restore the color of
nv hair.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-08-14

WANTED-Parties wishing to learn
silk weaving should call at the Office
OF the Bloomsburg Silk mill. They
need large number more workmen.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-08-14

The greatest amount of pleasure to
be had for $I.a5 will be at Nippono
Park, Aug. 10Th. Pennsylvania R. r..
passenger cars run through.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-08-14
ORPHANS COURT SALE
OF VALUABLE
REAL ESTATE.

The undersigned. executor OF John Grantz, late
OF Jackson township, deceased, will sell at pub
lie sale on the premises. on
TUESDAY, AUGUST s5th 1891.
at 10 o'clock O. m. the following real estate, to
wit: All that certain piece or parcel OF ground
In the Township OF Jackson Columbia County
Penna, bounded and described as follows De-
ginning at a chestnut on line OF land OF william
Park, thence by same and land of Elisha Robbins
South thirty degrees east one hundred and
twenty two perches 10 post formerly chestnut,
thence by land Of heirs OF Joseph Hess south
seventy-eight and three fourths degrees west
one hundred perches TO chestnut, thence south
ffty-six and three fourth degrees west forty
eight and seven tenth perches to a stone In
the public road leading to Waller, thence by
said road by land OF T. J. Sones, north one de-
gree east fourteen and eight tenth perches toa
stone In said road, thence by said road by same
north thirty -four and one fourth degrees east
eighteen perches to q stone in road, thence by
land OF said r. J. SOnes, north twenty one and
one fourth degrees west fifty-eight perches to
stone, thence north twenty y-nlne degrees east
thirty two perches to stone, thence north
slxty-one and one half degrees east twenty-five
and four tenths to stone in said road, thence
by said road by same north twenty-nne and one
fourth degrees east six th-two and three tenths
perches to a stone, thence by land OF Bartch for
merry Amos Hess, south seventy-two degrees
and four minutes east eighty-five and two tenth
perches to the beginning. Containing eighty
six acres and one hundred twenty seven perches
strict measure on which are erected a two story
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-08-14

Economy 100 Doses One Doll ar,
Merit: peculiar to Itself"
Purity Hoods Sarsaparilla.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-08-14
ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE.

Estate OF Samuel Fritz, late or Su0dr'o0) t,rp.
dscrdSed,
Notice Is hereby given that letters OF admin
istration on the estate OF Samuel Fritz, late OF
SugarlOaf twp, Col. Co. Pa, deceased, have
been granted TO the undersigned administrator
TO whom all persons indebted to said estate are
requested TO make payments, and those having
claims or demands Will make known the same
without delay to
ELIAS S. FRITZ,
Administrator.
.-3l-6w.'
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-08-14

TI9oI 40 T445 50 I4S a ~ Il 100 aT363s s1I 65sS
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1891-02-05

to the illustrious dead. On Fifth
avenue, Madison, Lexington, as well as
on the adjoining streets, many draped
flags were to be seen on private resi-
dences. On Broadway and other bust
ness thoroughfares flags were also at
half-mast
WASHINGTON. Jan. 31.-The President
and members % his Cabinet and many
other persons assembled at the Balti-
more & Ohio railroad station yesterday
afternoon at 4:15 o'clock to receive the
remains of Secretary Window, which
arrived at 4:S0, and were taken to his
home. Everywhere throughout the city
flags are flying at half-mast and seem
ingly the only topic of conversation was
the sudden and lamsntable death of
Secretary Window.
Secretary Blaine issued an order yes
terday afternoon directing that the
Treasury Department and all its
branches in the capital be draped in
mourning for the period of thirty days;
that on the day of the funeral the sew
eral executive departments shall be
closed and that on all public buildings
throughout the United States the Ma
tional flag shall be displayed at half
mast
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1891-02-05
"MoTHER BlcKERDYKE."
A Heroic Woman who NIothcred the Sol
der Bows.

Mrs. Livermore, in her book entitled
My Story of the War, gives a very in
teresting sketch Of Mother BECKER
dyke, a famous character in those
times. She was IN energetic, sympa-
thetic woman of Slight education, who
had natural aptitude for nursing, and
an unfailing love Of "her boys" as she
called the soldiers Mother Bickerdyke
was always to the fore when there was
work TO be done, and no trials or diff
culties ever dauntcd her. After the
battle Of Chattanooga. She was for weeks
the only woman with the 800 wounded.
The weather was bitterly cold, and the
sick were nearly frozen to death in spite
of big fires At last the wood gave out
one awful night, and it seemed, indeed,
as if those who could not move about
would perish of the cold Mother Bick-
erdyke had the utmost scorn for red
tape and a mind equal to an emergen-
cies. She called on few of her faith
ful boys" to follow her, and armed
with an axe, proceeded 10 make fire.
wood Of the palisades Soon an officer
came along. and looked On with dismay:
/ ttlFES Mas i5RNAtiiE ttN' NNNltG save Tue
wounded. but such irregularity, such
rashncss, must TX punished Consider
yourself under arrest lie called ont to
Mother Bicllerdyke next time She passed
him laden with plank~ All right.
Major. I'm under arrest: only don't in.
terfcre with me till the weather moder
ates. was the uudauntcd re ,ly
That Would Pc IL Doesn't that
man look shcepisha. asked Mrs kee
7 dick. Mes, lint perhaps hy Has ha,
/ the wool pul5ed over his eyes, replied
ktcdjell Inter ocean.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1891-02-05

A good record. II have sold Cham
bcrlain's Cough Remedy for ten years, -"
says druggist, E B. Legg, of Vail, Ia.
land have always warranted it and
never had bottle returned. During
the past 80 days have sold twelve doz
en-, and it has given perfect satisfaction
in every instance " 1t does not dry up
cough; but loosens and relieves it. Ii
Will cure severe cold in less time than
any other treatment. soc. and 81 bot
ties for sale by Jos. i. Bennett Drug
gist.