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Milford chronicle., 1893-02-24
A PerpIexing Family.

The strangest combinations resulting
from the marriage Of relatives, that WI
have ever heard of is that in the family O.
/ Lewis Osborne, who has recently removed
to Pomona from Selma, Fresno county
! Mr.. Osborne tells us that he has been II
| years trying to unravel the perplexities q
relationship that his second marriage has
caused. In 1883 he married young wild
ow, who was his own grandfather's third
wife The couple have little son.
Given this simple statement and num-
Der Of peculiar family relationships may be
deduced. For example, Mr.. Osborne is a
grandchild Of his wife. His son being also
a son Of his (Csbornes) grandmother, Is I'M
Gle to his own father Osborne becomes a
brother to his uncles and aunts and also a
stepfather TO them. The boy, being the
child Of Osborne as a grandson, is thereby
a great-grandson Of his own mother, while
his father may rejoice in the title Of great
grandfather to his own child. Thus che boy
becomes granduncle to himself and his
parents great-grandchild. Osborne is the
boys father aud great-grandfather at the
same time, and, being the husband Of his
own grandmother, enjoys the distinction Of
being his own grandfather as well.-Po-
mona (Cal.) Progress.
The taste Of pig in leading such low
life may be criticised, but nevertheless the
taste of a pig is pretty good when it is
roasted.
Milford chronicle., 1893-02-24
A Woman Rabbi.

A year or two ago Miss Ray Frank Of
Oakland, Cal, told what she would do if
she were a rabbi. 1t was a vigorous
article-clear and unerring in its shafts
Of criticism. As she proposes to study
now for the Jewish pulpit, she win have
an opportunity to practice as well as
preach, and there is little doubt, Judging
from her literary work, that she will
prove a decided addition to the Jewish
ministry. Some new influence undoubt-
edly is needed today that shall refine, up
lift and render more spiritual the syna-
gogue life, and who would deny to the
cultured Jewess that privilege of the
pulpit, which not every Jewish preacher
unhappily appreciates Alright? With the
appearance of cultured women in our
pulpits and schools a new
era may be anticipated.-Jewish Mes
senger.
Milford chronicle., 1893-02-24
Making Frenoh cnnI,.

The making Of a man cook in France
is lengthy and tedious process. When
a young man decides to pursue a Gull.
nary career hes selects his nominal in
structor, to whom he pays a fee of $500.
The aspirant is first assigned to the veg
etable cook, who teaches him how to
prepare the raw materials. When he
has mastered this, he is initiated into the
mystery Of cooking them. This thor
oughly learned he studies the way Of
cutting up raw meat, of preparing fish
and how to stuff, dress, truss and lard
game and poultry. When he has thor
oughly learned this, he is placed before
the range, where he receives instruction
in the various processes of broiling, fry
ing, roasting and baking
When he graduates from this depart
ment, he passes under the control of the
second cook, who reveals to him the
mysteries of sauces and soups. The in
terest Of this functionary in his pupil it
is necessary to accelerate with liberal
and frequent tips. The young man is
now turned back to the pastry cook, to
whom he serves a long apprenticeship in
all that pertains to the concoction of |
sweets, pastries and ices. This completes
MS culinary education, and he is pre-
pared to assume the role of competent |
,ook.-New York Sun.
Milford chronicle., 1893-02-24
John Miles nrare Deed.

An old comrade Of mine, Sergeant JOIN
Mile, attached to the United States cav
airy, was out with a scouting party, anC
they were surprised by a party of In
aians four times their number. They
exchanged shots with them, wheeled
about and made for camp, some miles
distant.
The Indians continued firing, and final
ly one of the white men was hit and fell
from his horse Quick as a fash Nihle
dismounted, dropped on his knee and
fired at the foremost Indian, bringing
him to the ground. Jumping up he
placed his wounded comrade across his
horse, jumped up behind him, and by
keeping up continual fire at his pur-
suers carried him into camp. Congress
awarded Mile medal and also a GER
tificate setting forth the facts Of his hero
ism. He was the champion shot Of the
army for several years, his left breast
being decoratef with medals to the value
Of 800, but one he prizes most is the
I3FPPpTls,aga<o OF bronze awarded by CON
gfess.
John is yer modest and as brave as a |
lion, and as 81 Fch he is regarded by his
at Willets Point.-Cor. New |
York Press.
Milford chronicle., 1893-02-24
Few sehon1IAloks IN the nomo.


There is one eff, It of the law requir.
ing towns to provide free textbooks for
schools that viii opeAGate a little against
the public good, thoAsh probably not
seriously. This is that SSholars 90 out
from the schools at graduation without
the little stock of schoolbool5s as private
property common to former years. In
many households these schoolbooks
comprised in the main the family IL
braries, and they have doubtless in
thousands of instances been sources of
information and means of study to ''chil-
dren Of larger growth" in the home
circle. Now the books have almost en-
tirely disappeared from the country
stores, and the citizen who wants one
has to send abroad for it. A Maine man
who tried to purchase a textbook the
other day in a village containing 40
stores couldn't find one for sale.-Lew-
istOn Journal.
Milford chronicle., 1893-02-24
The PeriIs of sympatbv.

There was a well fed, prosperous looking
woman of strident voice on one of the sub
urban trains the other morning. and
above its roar and rattle her accents could
be distinguished telling the story of the
friend who was visiting her,
Your emember Lou, of course, " she said.
well, she's been staying with me since
last week. And, you know, the funniest
thing has happened. Lou-that's her name
always had a way of adopting other pco-
pies habits awfully easily, Adaptabilitv.
l suppose, some people call it, For in
stance, if she was with a gay crowd she
was gay, and with sober people she was
sober, She hadn't been in cur house three
days before she got to talking as loud as il
some one was deaf And when spoke to
her about it--half joking, you know-she
said she had supposed from my talking so
loud that Robert was deaf, and so she had
spoken above her ordinary tone. Now.
what I'd like to know, Kate, is if my voice
is unusually loud. Tell me the truth"
The car listened breathlessly. When
Kate did the kind hearted thing, sacrificing
her desire to be honest in her instinct to be
kindly, and said that she had never
thought 90, the lady with the voice said
decidedly:
There! was sure Of it! Something's |
he matter with Lou, and shall advise her |
o consult an aurist. Chicago Times.
Milford chronicle., 1893-02-24
try Wen PAID For P,o,.,n,

Colonel Ebenezer Sproat, who was
born in marlborough, Mass, in 1852
served through the Revolutionary wal
with distinction and being a soldier him
self naturally thought that soldiers en-
gagged in their country S defense deserved
to be handsomely treated His father,
! it appears, kept a tavern. Early in the
war, while Ebenezer was a captain, he
was at home on a short furlough, and
one day three privates, on their way
home from the army. called at the house
for a cold luncheon.
Mrs Sproat set on the table some
bread and cheese. with the remains of
tho family dinner. Ebenezer thought
this rather scaaty fare for hungry men.
especially as the bones were already
pretty bare. However, the men salts
fed their appetites and asked what was
to pay. Captain Sproat answered that
he did not know, he would ask his moth
er, and going to the kitchen door he
said:
Mother, how much is it worth to pick
these bonesY
About shilling, suppose. she an
swered.
He went back to the room, took from
the drawer 3 shillings, and with smil-
ing face handed them to the men, at the
same time wishing them good day and a
pleasant journey.
When they had been gone few min
utes, Mrs. Sproat returned and asked
what he had done with the /
money that the men had paid him.
paid mel" said the captain, with an |
air Of amazement. Didn't / ask you
what it was worth to pick those bones,
and didn't you say a shilling2 thought
It little enough for such a job and
handed them the money from the till.
and they are gone"
Ebenezer was his mothers favorite
ion, and she accepted the matter as a
;ood joke to be borne without complain
Companion.
Milford chronicle., 1893-02-24
The oneen,a Rir nno,.


The largest book ever known is owned
by Queen Victoria. It is 1s inches thick
and weighs SO pounds, and contains the
addresses of congratulation on the occa-
sian Of her jubilee Chicago Inter Ocean.
When you want to see the crooked made
straight, look at a railroad map.
10 stimulate wholesome curiosity in the
mind Of the child is to plant golden seed.
Magneto-electric machines were first
made in Paris in 1882; in London in 1883.
To be good and disagreeable is high trea-
son against royalty ofvirtue.-H. More.
A mans question that has answered f.
self before be can ask it, "shall / marry
The first lighthouse in the United States
was built on Little Brewster island. Bos-
ton, in l7l5.
This would indeed be dull world if we
knew Tor certain just what was going 10
happen q hours ahead.
The meal checks a person receives .at
restaurant sometimes make him wish he
mad checked his meal sooner.
Milford chronicle., 1893-02-24
An Honest Deacnn.

Il believe the world is honest" is the
conclusion of a prominent real estate
man. Last Sunday went to church.
and when the plate was passed l dropped
IN a coin which was plugged-there are
still few in circulation-and after the
service the deacon who had waited on
me handed back the coin. But he de-
served no special credit for that. know
dozen fellows who did the same thing. &"
Chicago Tribune.
Milford chronicle., 1893-02-24
NnvlrntIon ON the Ma

From the beginning Of winter to the
end Of spring-that is, while the Nile is
navigable-the north wind blows steadi-
ly up stream with sufficient force to
drive sailing boats against the current at
a fair pace, while, on the other hand, the
current Is strong enough to carry boat
without sails down against the wind, ex-
cept when it blows a gale. That is why
ancient Egypt did not need steam power
nor electric motors for the immense
commerce that covered the Nile, nor for
the barges carrying building material
for hundreds Of miles.-Harpers Young
People.
Milford chronicle., 1893-02-24
Little GIRLS Experience in A
Lighthouse.

NJ and Ars. Loren Trescoit are keepers Of tho
eeT sLight59,dse a Sand Beach, Mich, and ars
lssss'elwlih3 IVA laughter four years old, last
apili 20 wj3tlken down with measles. followed
vim dyel Rye cough and turning int fever
Doctor, orome and At Detroit treated her, but i
Za'n = lew worse TapiplY until she was mere
speof bones" Then she tried Dr., King,
'-'ie Discovery and after the use ef two and !
g, .s lsiilas. Wis co nsiessly ciroi Taey cay Dr.
KY e new discovery is wofih Is weight Il eoid
.f 'Ssoa nay eet q trial betiie frsa AZ Dr. Mar
Milford chronicle., 1893-02-24
Peeling an Orange.

If one wants to peel an orange, all that
IS necessary to be done is to cut with a
knife very small circle around the stem
end, and then mark dividing lines from
the stem to the summit-at points on
the surface Of the orange. The skin can
then be drawn off just as easily as one
may draw a finger from a glove
Exchange.
Milford chronicle., 1893-02-24
A Chemical Formula

In a work generally ascribed to Arnold
of Villanova the student is told that il
mixing his chemicals he must repeat tn,
psalm, ''Exsurge Domino" and that OF
certain chemical vessels must be placed
the last words Of Jesus on the cross
Popular Science -@onthly.
When the devil sees church members
WFanghng with one another, he knows ir
will be safe for him to sit down and rest.
The richest man in the national bouse is
John L. Mitchell of Wisconsin. His wealth
is estimated ct from S25, 600 600 to SIS, 900 COO
Paris head cooks have organized a euli-
nary academy, its purpose being to '.con-
serve and foster the fine art Of the kitchen. -
All the poetry and gun play has not vet
been eliminated from life in the far west
a Cheyenne paper tells of the killing +
seven men Il the vicinity of Hyattville.
Wy, in one day recently.
ODDS AND ENDS
Milford chronicle., 1893-02-24
Why should II

not have confidence in that which has done
me world Of gocd1 If you had suffered
years with liver complairt and got curen by
using sulphur Bitters, would not you too
have con6dencs iu themf ]. R. NAsR, Hotel
winthrop. boston.
Milford chronicle., 1893-02-24
.Iaeen -. Gentlemen.

The fair Elizabeth was coouettisb and
penurious. Money WAS hard to come bv
and the courtiers' cutgoines were enoy' cy
nous when they indulged IN many CHANCES
OF rlcniy fancied raiment and were az mar
tlal TO Jewelry as any petite maitresse. Raj
eigh, who was the best type OF that olnas
was lavish in his personal expenses even N
ms maturer years, and on his last unfoor-
Snnate voyage the state cabins Of the conn
modore were marvels Of decorative uphol-
lt was Devon that took the lead in those
daysi and there were his half brothers. fbe
1ilberts, the Grenvilles. The Stuclreievs
and many another These men nav II
sald 70 have been courtiers before ali but
tney were courtiers Of a peculiar and oriqi-
nai stamp. They were as different as nos.
siole, ior example, from the mianons 81
henry ~ Of France, whose courage oniv
showed itself IN sanguinary duelinr. and
VINO never went campaigning In Flanders
OF spain unless they could take their lti,,,-
ries along With them.
Inc Lnglishmen, although as frivolous
N their fashion and as effeminate in fbai- /
attire when at Greenwich or the Tower
were animated 70 fRnaticism bv the spirit
q loyal cairalry They were ready for ionc
"a q &, an fec4n ne rtnsan. a,,.f =. ~
-
Milford chronicle., 1893-02-24

wen, amt going to have no dinner
today, so guess III stay and wait"
You may be sure that she was made
welcome, and that she did have dinner
that day with Jennie and her mother.
And that is the kind Of child who be-
longs to Jennies Sunday school. There
are fully 90 who belong to it, and who
attend .ither one day or the other.
Jennie slLnOEledge Of the Scriptures
and OF the hymns ls1ng in the mission
ana at her home is mss-velous. If tbe
words OF a hymn whose Ilrssic attracts
her are read to her several times. she re-
members them forever after. The sing
ing IS one of the great attractions to tbe
little ones.
The members Of Jennie's class do not
meet at stated hours, but run in when
ever they desire.
AN, what glorious thing it was that
the hospitals turned Jennie from their
inhospitable doorsl She would have
pnen SO useless in those warm and cheer
Il 2oms-a recipient Of their aims and !
nothing else, whereas she has turned her |
tenemens into temple and filled one
of the darkest corners Of the citv with |
the light and the grace Of God.
Hope Mission chapel keeps its eve on
Jennie and her mother and keeps the
wolf from entering at the door as it
would do sometimes if they were left
absolutely unaided. The good people
who are not oYerrioh themselves. HELM
them out with the rent and the coal man.
A few days ago the missionary went
shopping for Jennie, and this was what
lashe bought after paying out IS for the
no rent; Quilt, $3.50; cot, S1,s5; under
" clothing, si,75; pillow, "a cents; sheets.
&C 6s cents; two cups and (saucers and two
~ p yes and forks .ents and wash / !
5sSand f6df u gd.
49, l,.lS aid Pastor John b.
mt know enough 2 IS only ss7, but we il
9Yb absolutely needed !
81 ! 0istled the matter with :
W 2 6 4Aat time when Jennies !,
20 Z fsicelebrated Christmas u
= ovs.1 Y eh games, such recita- Il
- -'sl-sn there was a collection n
lrvelr vAg Id Presbyterian church E
-, ssfl.. and when Jennie count
largess of her little ones there
whole dollar to 20 to that
KY fund.- h
= wonder if any millionaire in New q,
4ork gave SO largely Of his store as aid =
blind Jennies" childrenl-New York 3
Herald. 81
Milford chronicle., 1893-02-24
ODDS AND ENDS.

Smith"
gary in l47O
out cleanliness.
An Ashboro On. c. man has among his
deeds land grant to member of his fam
ilv from George III.
Milford chronicle., 1893-02-24
manv Persons ora h..

MtAty L SEsf3FtS are broken
down from OyerwOTk or household cares
Browns Iron BitteFE Pebuflds tIla
system, aids digestion, removes excess o. bile
and cures nalaTia Get - Ponuira.
Milford chronicle., 1893-02-24

j. G. GRAY, Superintendent.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1893-09-21
Get the News.

Every occupation in the country
is anxiously looking to the extra
Session of Congress for relief.
Every citizen is directly and per-
sonally interested in every meas
ure to be discussed, and will want
the news promptly and fully. 1t
is during a time like this, that the
great advantage of the "Twice-a-
Week" st. Louis Republic is con-
clusively demonstrated. Its read
ers get all the news each Tuesday
and Friday-just twice as often
and fully as it could be had from
any weekly paper-and yet it
costs no more than the weeklies-
only one dollar year. 1t will be
indispensable during the next few
months. Send in your subscrip.
ton at once. Extra copy free for
one year to the sender of Club OF
four new names with four dollars,
Write for free sample copies, and
raise a club. Address The Re-
public, st. Louis, Mo.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1893-09-21
The e. l.. A. Society.

OF the great financial institution
of the United States, the Equita-
Life certainly stands at the head.
1t has a greater surplus 1882, 0OO,-
600 than any other Company in
the world. There are only two
Companies in the world that can
refer to Tontine Policies that have
actually matured, viz: The Equita-
BILE and New York Life, and an
investigation of the figures given
out by the two Companies show
the Equitable Settlements to he
much more favorable to the poll
cy holders. Another point that
should pass the Equitable in clos
er relation to the people of West
ern Tenn, lis the fact that since
Jan. LIST 1898, it has loaned about
$135,00O in this territory thereby
showing its confidence in South
ern prosperity which at this par
ticular time should be appreciat-
ed. Two or three first class bus
mess men wanted to act as agents
to whom liberal contracts will be
given. We have some good ter
ritory at present unoccupied. For
full particulars as to cost OF Ill
surance, kind of policy, etc. OF
terms to agents, call on or adj
dress, any agent of the Equitable
or J. NJ. QUINN, Manager,
Appeal Building Memphis. Tenn
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1893-09-21
!ssI!.ss.. WINE OF cAaOu! Tor female diseases
LAwRENCEBURG.
Dear Courier:

Dear Courier.
am glad to find time this morn
ing to jot down a few of the ae-
cidents and incidents of our town
for the benefit of those whom they
may concern.
First and foremost we are having
the long looked-for and much
needed rain. 1t began to fall Fri
day night and has been raining
gently ever since. The results
will likely be that the farmers can
turn their land, that we can hope
for pork and turnips, that this
scribe can have a good time expe-
rimenting q with late tomatoes
and October beans. That last
item fills me with sweet anticipa-
tions, but / very much prefer the
tomatoes and beans.
We have had a good deal of fe.
yer here this summer, but not a
single fatal case. A very few
deaths from all causes.
The matrimonial market is quite
dull, the supply greater than the
demand. Prices nominal.
Our iron industries are as "fat
as afounder." Our three immense
ore washers are idle. This means
hundreds of people without work
The lumber business is also fiat
Our lumber dealers have millions
of feet ready for the market but
are compelled to wait. Our brick
factory has been running all sum
mer. Our merchants are doing 6
small business. The Lawrence
Bank and Trust Co. is as solid as
can be, no fears in relation to itf
success are entertained by any
one.
The young man Richter wh(
was shot by Joe Simms is doing
as well as could be expected
He will probably get well.
The Lawrenceburg Institute
opened Sept. 4th with 10 pupils
The buildings are large and wei
adapted for school purposes
Prof Chain seems to be wei
pleased with the outlook. Three
cheers for the COURIER house
hold. OBSERyADOR.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1893-09-21
Much Suffering.

Registration began at a number
of booths along the Cherokee
strip on Wednesday of last week.
People who desired to settle in
the strip were put into line and
approached the booths in single file.
There were so many people in
line and the time necessary for
them to reach the booths so long
that many were overcome with
fatigue and heat and were pros
trated.
The scarcity of both provisions
and water and the extreme heat
caused the death of many who
had gone there in the hope that
they would be able to secure 100
acres of land without price, but
met their death instead.
The land seekers were not per-
mitted to enter the strip until
high noon Saturday. All the
railroads entering the strip had
trains ready to convey people to
the interior of the strip and every
other means available was used to
put people on to the land.
About $4,000 people entered the
strip that afternoon. Enough it
is said, to furnish d settler for
each of the $1,000 claims and
furnish population of 5000 for
each of the seven county seats.
Only about dozen of this
throng lost their lives in the rush
that followed the opening.
Part of the land is fairly good.
The price set upon the east
section by the Government was
$3.50 per acre; the middle section
$3.50 and the western $1.00 pei
acre. Besides this it cost the
settlers about $4,000 to file his
preliminary papers and from $1.OC
to $500 to prove up his claim.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1893-09-21

An immense crowd of people
wore on the streets Of Washington
Monday to celebrate the centennial
anniversary of the laying of the
cornerstone of the natious capitol
r. ;s said there was vast differ
auce in both the number of peo-
ple present on this occasion and
Tho appearanee of the town as
.on,n,red with the scenes enact
"a tbere one hundred years ago
when the corner stone was laid by
George Washington.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1893-09-21
mssLasE,s WINE OF cAapv! for Weak Nerves.
Specimen Cases.

0PONAAANN 0~%oN0s
8. II. Clifford, New Cassel, WIS.,,
was troubled with Neuralgia and
rheumatism, his Stomach was dis
ordered, his Liver was affected to
On alarming degree, appetite fell
away and he was terribly reduced
In flesh and strength. Three bot
ties Of Electric Bitters cured him.
Edward Shepherd, Harrisburg,
ILL.,, had running sore on his leg
Of eight years, Standing. Used
three bottles of Electric Bitters
and seven boxes of Bucklen's
Arnica Salve, and his leg is sound
and well. John Speaker, Cataw.
ba, o., had five large Fever sores
on his leg, doctors said he was in.
durable. One bottle Electric Bit.
tiers and one box BGcklen's Arni.
90 Salve cured him entirely. Sold
by j. X. Barlow. 3
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1893-09-21
To Chicago $4,000

The cheapest route yet announc-
ed between this place and Chicago
is by the Str. w. +. Nisbet and
the Evansville route, which is on
ly $4,000 for the trip, including
meals and herths while on board
the Steamer. With four trains a
day out of Evansville, we can
assure our readers that this will
be a safe, pleasant and quick trip,
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1893-09-21

Any one purchasing $3.50 worth
of our Plantation Remedies is en-
titled to the Memphis Appeal Ava
lanche weekly, until January 1,
1894, or $1.00, retail, the Memphis
Scimitar, weekly, for same length
of time. These remedies are guar
anteed to cure, or money refunded
by merchant of whom purchased.
PLANTATION PHARMACAL Co.,
$40 Second ST., Memphis, Tenn.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1893-09-21
Only $3.50.

On Wednesday of each week
the Mobile s. Ohio Railroad will
sell tickets to Chicago and return
from all stations south of Cairo
for one fare for the round trip,
good for fifteen days with privilege
of stopping off at st. Louis on
the return, for $3.50 from Bethel
Springs.