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The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-02-24
The Right Words,

Closely connected with the subject Of
the power of plain speech is that Of the
use of the right words in the right places.
When cumbrous or extravagant forms
OF speech have been abandoned in favor
Of simple and straightforward language,
it is still necessary for the speaker to
consider carefully whether ho is express.
ing what he means. The lack of a nice
discrimination in the choice of words
frequently make ridiculous or ineffective
what otherwise might have been tell
ing piece Of English. tits better to know
the meaning of few words than to
guess at the meaning of many. No word
is so common that some new force may
not be found for it by consultation Of
the dictionary-an exercise which often
proves to intelligent persons that they do
not know its proper definition at all. 1t
is surprising to see how persistently some
early misapprehension. or some erroneous
definition given by parent or teacher.
will cling to the memory. Again, even
when the rough meaning Of word has
been ascertained, there still remains
something to bo done in searching for the
finer distinctions between it and kindred
words. Something more than mere
strength is needed; there must also be
skill and discretion in the use of Ian.
guage A great writer is almost always
an ant writer.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-02-24
Now Try This.

1t cost you nothing and will surely
do you good, if you have a Cough,
Cold, or any trouble with Throat,
Chest or Lungs. DIR. Kings New
Discovery for Consumption, Coughs
and Colds is guaranteed to give re-
lief, or money will be paid back.
Sufferers from La Grippe found it
just the thing and under its use had a
speedy and perfect recovery. Try a
sample bottle at our expense and
learn for yourself just how good a
thing it is. Trial bottles free at c. A.
Klelm's Drug Store. Large size
soc. and SI.oo.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-02-24

ALLOW Me to add my tribute to the
efficacy Of Ely's Cream Balm. was
suffering from severe attack of in
fuenza and catarrh and was induced
to try your remedy. The result was
marvellous. l could hardly articulate,
and in less than twenty four hours the
catarrhal symptoms and my hoaise.
ness disappeared and l was able to
sing heavy role in Grand Opera with
voice unimpaircd. strongly recon-
mend it to all singers. WIN. H. Ham,
ilton, Leading Bass of the c. d. Hess,
Grand Opera Co.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-02-24

Macadam was not an ardent advocate
of the rolling methods now commonly
employed in roadmaling-!robably for
the reason that road rollers Erst came to
be used after Macadams day. Their
Importance and value We're first made
known to the English people by Sir john
Burgoyne in 1s43. Steam rollers are
generally preferred by road experts,
though excellent work may be done with
horse rollers, and these are sometimes
given preference on account Of their
greater cheapness in point of first cost.
Good Roads.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-02-24
Hoods Cures.

In saying that Hoods Sarsaparilla
cures, its proprletors make no idle or
extravagant claim. Statements from
thousands of reliable people of what
Hoods Sarsaparilla has done for them,
conclusively prove the fact-HOOD'S
Sarsaparllla CURES.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-02-24
Marriage.

Attest: C.M. TERwILLIGER, Clork.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-02-24

Knorr and Rittenhouse-on the ID
inst, at the Reformed parsonage in
Orangeville, by Rev. A. Houtz, Mr.,
Samuel Knor and Miss Gertrude
Rittenhouse, both of Willow Grove,
Columbia County Pa.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-02-24

In trying Bull's-Head Flavoring Ex-
tracts in your cakes and pastries you
will perceive that it is the most highly
concentrated article, and goes the
farthest. Price 10 cts.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-02-24

Lehigh county court sustained the
commissioners in stricking off from
the official ballot an Independent,
ticket.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-02-24

HOODS PILLS cure constipation by
restoring the peristaltic action of the
alimentary canal. They are the best
family cathartic.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-02-24
TO CONSERVATIVES,

The undersigned having been restored 10
health by simple means, after suffering for
several years with a severe lung affection, and
that dread disease Consumption, Is anxious 10
make known TO his fellow sufferers the means
OF cure. 70 those who desire II, he Will cheer
fully send nree OF CHARGE copy or the pres
criptiOn used, which they Will linda sure cure
for Consumption, Asthma, CdtmTh, BroHchHlS
and all throat and lung MdiddteS lie hopes all
sufferers will try his remedy, as 1t is invaluable.
Those desiring the prescription, which VIII cost
them nothing, and may prove blessing, VIII
please address,
REV. EDWARD A. WILSON, Brooklyn, New York
Sept 49, yr.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-02-24

Having swallow saltpeter for Ep
som salts, Mrs Edward Roache' Of
Shamokin, is in a precarious condition.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-02-24

To shortage Of natural gas is at
tributed a great many pneumonia
deaths in Pittsburg.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-02-24

Another murder-the bankru Ltcy
bill, kicked to death by Kilgore, O
Texas.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-02-24
COUNTY STATEMENT.

LIABILITIES.
Estimated costs commonwealth
cases where county became
Road and bridge views and road
uhnhgtS .............. -..". lUS w
Amt. due township for taxes 80. sos 30
Amt. due districts, hotel and
restaurant licenses .. o.. $50 %
Amt. county bonds Issued . 2OOOU 90
Interest and coupons due Jan. T.
Amt. due john l.. Kline, Treas. o5a5 os
---f26O26 SO
Amt. OF liabilities over assets. Si69l7 Al
We, the undersigned Commissioners OF Col
umbia County, do hereby certify that the fore
going Is correct statement OF the accounts OF
the said county for the year A. d, 1892
JESSE RITTENHoUsE,
G. L. SANDS,
Il. +. EDGAR,
County commissioners.
Attest: G. NJ. TERwfLLIaHR, Clerk.
We, the undersigned auditors OF Columbia
County, having been elected to adjust and set
tie the accounts OF the Treasurer and Commits
sioners or tOlumbia County, do hereby certify
that we met at the Commissioners and Treas
nrers office In Bloomsbury, Monday, Jan. 2nd,
A. ID. 1893, at o'clock and proceeded TO audit
the accounts OF the above named offices, and af-
ter carefully examining the same from Jan. ith,
a. ID. 1892, 10 Jan. end, A. ID. 1893, we find q bal
ance due John L. Kline Treas, OF twenty-five
hundred and twenty-five dollars and eight cents
($2o2oW; and we find q balance due dog
fund OF three hundred and sixty-three dollars
and sixty cents (s363.GU, In hands OF John l..
Kline, Treas, and we flnd them correct AS above
stated.
j. Is NUSS,
JOHN X. DIEMER,
CYRUS ROBBINS,
Auditors.
Attest: C. NJ. TERwILLIGER, Clork.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1893-06-12

l F you wish TO advertise anything anywhere at
any time write to GEO. p. HOWELL CO..
No. ! 81 ruce street. New York.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1893-06-12
THE DOLLAR COLUMN

Advertisements not exceeding an inch Tor ton
.ines OF small type) In length will be inserted in
this column for dollar per week. or nfty cents
the hrst insertion and twenty i've cents each I'd.
| ditional insertion-payable in advanced
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1893-06-12

d. z to SIS per day At home. selling Lightning
d y Platter and plating jewelry. watches. table
ware, etc. Plates the finest OF jewelry good -
el. No experience. No capital. Every house hes
goods needing plating
II. X. DELNO & co., Columbus, Ohio.
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NIT. CARROLL SEMINARY
(MT. CARROLL, LL),


og practical work does
Department. all The
places
dbune
This institution has
young
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S75 IN &260 ;., can Be-. be made 5a monsaiy xest'
26O0-2-A-4-6-8 Main st., Richmond, W.
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A. 0. u. W. lsAl.1x NJ. !. Z. o. tGpe!: o. :.
merts every FIRsT and THIRD MONDAY in each
munth-xt Ancient workmen Hall, in the Riley
block, corner Of Bullion and Main streets. HALEY.
Hour: From April 80 to October 81, 1t O'Clock p.
m ana from November to May l, At O'Clock p.
m, sharp, railroad time.
LEON FuLD, Recorder.
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livery one in need OF information ON the subjsee
.Dook for Advertisers. s6S pages, price one dol
lar. Mailed, postage paid, on receipt OF price.
Contains careful compi lation from the American
Newspaper Directory Of all the best papers and
class journals; gives the circulation rating OF
esery one. and good deal Of Information abOus
rates and other matters pertaining " the business
Of advertising. Address ROWELL'S ADVEkTl0.
ING BUREAU. 10 spruce st., N. Y.
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TIY NYU1rn representative for ouf
w dlV 6Us "ramilV Treasury" the groat.
est book ever offer d to the public.
Christina present for both old and young.
Our courun sy stem, which We use in selling this
great work, enuti.s each purchaser to yet the
book free, so every une purchnsts.
For HIS first weeks work enc agents profit -
Si6S. Another $l36. A lady has just cleared $l2O
for her first weeks work.
Write Tor y .rticulars, and IL you can begin at
once send Si tor outfit. We give you exclusive
territory. and pay large commissions on the sales
of sub gents. Write Ut once for the agency for
your county.
Address all conn iications to
RAND, McNALLY l. CO.,
CHICAGO.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1893-06-12

DAVID CoPPERFiELD,
MARTIN CHuZZLEW;V.
NICHOLAS tl:CkELBY,
OOEBEY AID CON,
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LITTLE CCD.sT,
OUR E:uTUAl. FRIEND,
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EARMAEY RuDcE ARD cHR:sTMkS
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g TALE OF TWO CITIES, HARD
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ACCMTC wanted. LIBERAL. SALARY PAID.
NO1sS = - At home to travel. TEAM Fun.
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The Forrest City times., 1893-03-31
Sheriff's Safe,

NOTICE is hereby given that l VII. VII on front of the Court House in the town or TOT rest City, county of Si. rraDcls. state or AT kansas, between the hours of 9 clock a. n. and O o'clock D. III offer and sell to tn" high- est and hest bidder. for cash tn hand. the fo- towing described real estate. situated an" being in the state and county above menfloh- ed to-wit: The southeast "a quarter oi sec tior tbirtv-three t:.N and in township i've O north anu in range three B, east containing III all one hundred and sixty acres or land ieVie" on hy me- by virtue Of writ or execution ls- sued out of the office of the circuit court and to me directed as the property of W. E. Honeycut to satisfy a judgment in favor of l.. MallorA for the sum of one hundred and fOrty-siX and S5-100 dollars his debt with lnteresi ana MI cost of said suit. and against W B Honeycut.
 W E. WILLIAMS
 Sheriff of St. Francis County. Arkansss. By W. II. JEFFERSON. D. $.
 This March l3 lS93.
The Forrest City times., 1893-03-31
Tt. ; SALE.

t OTICE IS HEREBN GIVEN THAT UNI
 der and by viti. 1f the all hority conferred upon ue in cer,aln Trust Deed executed by John A Tucker to me as Trss ee for The United States Mort a-e Company of Scotland, limited, ia cd he 9th day of March sS recorded the 10th Of March. 1888 in the off of the Clerk of the Circuit Court, in St. Francis County, State of Arkansas default having been made Tn pay ment of the notes, and the indebtedness securrd by said Trust Deed, and the said The United $ ates Mortgage Company Of Scotland, limited, the beneficiary thereunder, having requested me 10 make sale of the real estate conveyed to me in sad Trust Deed, in order to pay the said in- debtedness, l will, on
 Monday, the 10th day of April. 1893, at the principal door of the courthouse In the Town of Forrest City, in the County of St. Francis State of Arkansas, between the hours of F noon and p.m., offer for sale to the high est bidder, for cash, the following described real estate: The southeast quarter of Section g. Also southwest quarter of Section s. all in Township 5, north, Range ?, east, containing in all 32o acres more or less situated in the County of St. Francis, State of Arkansas. Said sale will be made without warranty oi title. Any party to whom said property, or any portion thereof, may be struck oil must at once deposit in cash one tenth of the sum bid, otherwise the bid will be tisregarded and the property at once reohered.
 ALBERT 5. CALDWELL,
 US-2s1 Trustee
The Forrest City times., 1893-03-31
Children like tO take "C. q. Certain Chill Cure," the pie; ant and guaranteed cure Fever. Ague and Malaria-BC ter than esg'i.iEse. Price 5O C
 Toilet paper 10c at the news stand.
Confirmation Notice

NOTICE is hereby given that the un'er-
 ~ signed. Henry Newman. is the ow ner of the following lands. returned delinq, ent by the collector of St. Francis county or the non-paynent taxe dues thereon for q ( year ISIS. to-wt: All of section fifteen. township four north. range six east. St. Francis county $40 acres more or less. by deed tr m the clerk or said county. dated July 31. 1se0. the owner of owners therut having faii' to re- deem the same within one year after me was returned delinquent. amount paid therefor, sls.63 taxes. penalty and costs. and all ersons who can set up any claim to any of sal lands, by reason of any informality. irregula ity, or illegality of said return. or conveyant C, are hereby notified to show cause. al II e first term of the St. Francis circuit court. six months after the publication of this otice, which will he at the October term Il ereof. 1895. why said return. redemptions. convey ance.a Id petitioners title hereunder should not be confirmed.
 HENRY NEWMAN Petitioner.
 BLOCK X SULLIVAN. Attorneys
 Februray 21. 1895.
The Forrest City times., 1893-03-31
TRUSTEES SALE.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN. THAT whereas, John T. Austin and Martha N. Austin executed their certain Trust Deed tted the 2Sth day of September, ISs9, recorded '' 2S h day of September. 1889, in the orice of
 Clerk of the Circuit Court of St Francis unty, State Of Arkansas, to Charles C. CHrr.er. us.ee for The DuIdec Mortgage and Trust h. .tment Company, limited and whereas said arles (. Currier as in writing resign"d his trust and resl sed to serve, and said The nd Mortgage and Trust Investment Com ny, linn ted, has duly appointed nle as sub ute Trustee and successor in trasi tc Charles (. Currier, and defaglt hay
 hesn made in the payment of sa | and indebtedness the said The Dun-
 Mortgage and Trust Investment, Comp iy led. the holder tn reof, having requested e make sale of the real estate conveyed in aud said Trust Deed, in order 10 pay said ndebt- cSs, l will, on
 onday, the 10th day of April, 1893,
 he principal door of the courthouse in the n of Forrest City, in the County of s. Fi II
 state Of Arkansas between the hours o .a pn and pm, offer for sale to the ht.leSt
 r, for cash, the following described al de. Twenty t2o) arces of the south end I .uth' asst quarter of Section fourteen tI4), and ' v N"'f "NiN', HNiiS Peit oi thc hOIilit Sl uarter of Section twenty three (23l, and p.ft northwest quarter of Section twenty-fOur 4, which ninety t9o) acres is bounded as iol- nws; Beginning at the northeast corner If Ncctiun twenty three t23), thence running wpst 50 oles, thence south 67l2 poles, thence . .st l3 poles, thence north 67ls poles to the sect on line, thence west 5 poles to the beginning, all Township six co, north Range three lS, east, containing in all 1l0 acres, moro or less, situated in the County of St. Francis, state ot Arkansas. Said sale will be made with out warranty Of title. Any party to whom said property, or any portion thereof. may be struck oh must at once deposit in cash one tenth of the sum bid, otherwise the bid will be dlsregarded and the property at once reoGered.
 JOHN NJ. PREwITT,
 O1 Trustee.
The Forrest City times., 1893-03-31
pbahan Lincoln.

Abraham Lincoln's physician. the emi- nent Dr. Holland, who attended him II his last moments when the brave man life was fast ebbing away, stated that II was not the direct result of the fatal shot of Booth but the reduced physical con dtition of the president due to the euor- nous strain upon his nervous system that if he had taken necessary precautions to have kept his Blood, Liver and Kidneys in a sound and healthy condition. recoy- cry would have been certain. and that the remedy he always recommended was He paticure. the Great English Blood and Liver Tonic. as it is absolutely certain |" cure all these troubles. For sale by al. druggists.
 Shiloh's Consumption Cure.
 This is beyond question the most sue cessful Cough edicine we have ever sod. a few doses variabiy cure the wur>. cases of Cough, Group and Bronchitis, while its wonderful success in the cure c. Consumption is without parallel in the history of medicine. Since its first dis covery it has been sold on guarantee. a test which no other medicine can stand If you have cough We earnestly ask you to try it. Price l0c., soc. and Sl GO. l. your lungs are sore. chest. or back lame. use Shiloh's Porous Plaster. Sold by Winthrop x Co.,
The Forrest City times., 1893-03-31
TRUSTEES SALE.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, THAT, " whereas, John Usery and Rebecca Usery executed their certain Trust Deed, dated October l2 1888, recorded October i3 1883 in the once oi the Clerk of the Circuit Court of St. Francis County, State of Arkansas, to Bolton smith, Trustee for The American Freehold Land Mort gage Company of London, limited; and whereas. said Bolton Smith has i'll writing resigned ms said Trust, and refused to serve, and the said The American Freehold Land Mortgage Com paRy of London, limited has duly appointed me as substitute Trustee and successor In Trust to said Bolton Smith, and default having been made in the payment Of said notes and in- debtedness, the said The American Freehold Land MOgtgage Company of London, limited, the holder thereof, having requested me to make sale Of the real estate conveyed in and ny said Trust Deed, in order to pay said indebtedness, l will, on
 Monday, the 10th day of April. 1893,
 at the principal door of the courthouse in the Town of Forrest City, in the County of St. Francis, State of Arkansas, between the hours of l2 noon and pm, offer for sale to the high est bidder, for cash. the following described real estate: The north half of the southwest quarter, and the southeast quarter of the south west quarter of Section 22, Township 5, north, Range2, east, containing in all TO acres, more or less; also the following live stock: One ul iron gray horse mule, about years old, one lll black horse mule about years old; one ID roan horse. about years old; % head oi cattle, marked swallow fork in the right ear and oversope in the left ear nine (s) sheep, the same mark as the cattle; fifteen G5) head Of hogs, the same mark as the cattle, all on said premises, situated in the County Of St. Francis, state of Arkansas. Said sale will be made without warranty of title Any party to whom said property, or any portion thereof. may be struck of. must at once deposit in cash one-tenth of the sum bid. otherwise the bid will be disregarded and the property at once re- offered. CHARLES C. CURRIER,
 A F-i5 Trustee
The Forrest City times., 1893-03-31
County Court Notice.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO ALL
 parties holding clai,ns against the couh, .nrnnerIy certified for examination, on or be- fore the first day of euch regular term of the Countv Court. on that day only will they De considered. C; hIN LoN.
The Forrest City times., 1893-03-31
Dropped Dead at a Banquet.

Many man who has attained fame and riches here. has been thus suddenly called to the hereafter. The doctors said he died of hert failure. If his blood had been pure his heart would have been beating yet. Take Hepaticure whether you banquet yourself at home on a dime ot herbs or are banqueted abroad by king and potentates Every body needs Hepat- icure. It keepi the liver and kidneys pure and in action; restores the nervous system. For sale by duggist.
The Forrest City times., 1893-03-31
For Sale.

have for sale. one hundred and thrty-iive thousand of best merchant able brick at my yard on the Mari anna road. south of town, near old site of Davis x Johnson's gin. h. tending purchasers will please call at the yard where some one can always be found to deliver brick. ! am pre- pared to do all kinds of brick work on short notice at lowest figures. Give me call II. A. FREY.