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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-07-17
HIS VIEW.

Fond Father-"W is Decoration
Day, my son?"
Little George It's do day when
dey. have two baseball games, an BIZ
cycle races, an everybody has day
off exoep' de sogers an de Grand
Army."-Brooklyn Eagle.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-07-17
THE TRIALS OF LIFE.

Lawyer Quibble- "What was the
greatest trial you ever presided over,
Judge?"
Judge Kidby, Infringing up ten
daughters, sir !"--Harper's Bazur.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-07-17
A Rebutting Argument.

Gent-Look here, how you have
swindled mo over these pants! Why,
they have shrunk to half their length.
Dcaler-How can you say SO? Didn't
I let you have them at half-price?-
HauSfreund.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-07-17
AS HE KNOWS HIM,

Bumpus-"There goes man who
has very peculiar way of weighing
things.
"Who is he?"
Bumpus-"My butcher"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-07-17
A GREAT CH1yNER.

"That's q speaking likeness OF
Obese"
eyes, it brings out his double chin
in great shape. "-Harper's Bazar.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-07-17
Silver-Plated Wedding.

She-Was that their silver wedding ?
He--So they announced but, when
they come to examine the presents,
they will m ore likely call it silver
plated one.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-07-17
A PUZZLER.

The Merry Fool-'I was just won
dering."
The Weary Scribe-"What?"
The Merry Fool "Suppose Irilby's
father had been living, would Little
Billee have asked him for her hand or
her foot?"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-07-17
A PATCHWORK QUILT.
By HATTIE WHITNEY,
- ge @11GGIN SvILLE


was very sure
that Rob Red.
W o o d a n d
Charity Mead
ows would make
a match of it if
they C o IL l d
keep from fall
ing out with
each other long
enough at q
time.
But Charity
was pretty and
liked 10 firt-
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-07-17
FOR A GREAT NAME.
Her ewes flashed.

Her eyes flashed.
II would do anything for great
name." she exclaimed.
he glanced uneasily in the direction
Of the door.
"Madame, he faltered, 81 must
venture to inquire if you have matri.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-07-17
Human science is sometimes au uncertain
lTntln IN BOIsvCrr.


lam a midwife and have been giving Nc
Eiree's Wine Of Cardui and Black Drdught
tea to my lady patients, both during preg-
nancy and after birth as tonic, and have
found the treatment will do more than is
claimed for It. Two years ago was so trou-
bled with female weakness myself, that
could not work at al. l heard McElree's
Wine of Cardui recommend, d, and got six
bottles Of 1t. and a mammoth package of
Thedford's Black-Drausht. / began the
treatment as directed, and in two weeks had
improved so much l could do my work, an l
have never been troubled with ii since.
Mrs. V VI. BoISyERT.
Zurich, Kansas.
Mrs MARY F. MCCLARIN, Rockmart. Ga,
writes: II have always been great sufferer
during child birth. used McElrcc's Wine Of
Cardui before confinement the last time, and
the pnins were much less and shorter than
ever before, and my baby is larger and much
healthier than any of the others.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-07-17
PAPA's THORN.

Wife Glow sweetly the baby
sleeps"
Husband-"Yes. The poor fellow,
he doesn't know I've come home. "---
Lille.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-07-17

DR.. HI mer's SWAMP ROOT cures
ali Kidney and Bladder troubles.
Pamphlet and Consultation FREE.
Laboratory Binghamton, y. y.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-07-17
IN HIS SALAD DAYS,

Caunibnl Wife 1--WE have no greens
for the salad"
Cannibal--"Chop up that dude we
caught yesterday. He'sgreen enough. +"
--Harper's Bazaar.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-07-17
BAD COMPANY.

Her Rival-"You are driving
Charles to the dogs. What have you
to say for yourself?"
The GirI-'I feel sorry for the
logs Syracuse Post.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-07-17

mony in view or are you an autograph
fend"
He was plainly upon the verge of
Mysteries in spite OF his effort to be
calm.-Detroit Tribune.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-07-17
VI, TbInk I,d. somcthlns EIrc.

Take Pnrkcr's Ginger Tonic Home With
you. 1t will exceed your cXpecta ions in abat-
ing colds, and many ills and aches.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-07-17
Trust and Bus

'Trust men and they will trust
you," said Emerson.
"Trust men and they will bust you, I"
says the average business man.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-07-17

Each one can see what he carries in HI:
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-07-17

Mrs WInslow's Soothing Syrup for children
teetbing, softens the gums, reduces nflamma.
tion. aliays pain, cures wind collie 25c. II bot lie
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-07-17
BUDGET OF FUN.
HUMOROUS SKETCHES FROM
VARIOUS SOURCES.

She Probably VILLA Great Chinner
Bad Company-Papa's Thorn
The Trials Of Life
Etc, Etc.
The female OF the future will
Be nothing more than human,
II, when the curtain falls, she goes
Outside ito SEQ woman"
Brooklyn Eagle.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-07-17

E. B. Walthall q Co, Druggists, Horse Cave,
KY, say: Halls Catarrh Cure cures every
one that takes It," Sold by Druggists, i5c.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-07-17
NOT HAPPILY EXPRESSED.

New Office Boy-"A man called here
to thrash you few minutes ago"
Editor-"What did you soy to
b;~, o.,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-07-17
Ebtlce

WANT every man and woman in the Hniten 90
States intpre tied in the Opium and MLi>Ky
habits to have my book on these dlscas 5.
Address 2. VI. Wonlley, Atlanta, ia, BOX 'ol'
and one will be sent YOU free.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-07-17

How TO secure strong nerves and youthfr'v e
Or. To d free by tic Excepo Co., Pittsbur:, Pa.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-07-17

For whooping Cough. Pi-o's Cure is 4 sue
cessful remedy.-M. p. DIETER. % Ihroop
Ave, Brooklyn, y. Y, Nov. IA, "a.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-07-17
AMERICAN INVENTORS.

told him was sorry you Weren
in. Life.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1895-01-02
NOTICEOF LIS PENDENs.

State of Minnesota, County of Brown &C
M; mstrlct n Court, Ninth judicial District.
y n ltIallln r1aenoer' 1e Plaintiff.
Herman Serodino, the unknown heirs of
said Herman Serodino, and also ali Other
persons or parties unknown, claiming any
real estate described in the comn1aint
herein. 1s2Defen.Iia a ~.
! Notice is hereby given, That an acton i
above named Plaintiff against TIE she o,s
named Defendants, for the purpose IF g AZ
f Is. mining any adverse claim, estate, lien
Or interest n and to the IeaIestate herein
Claimed by said defend ants or either of
them, and TO have the same adliudged
All aaso 70 naxe said defendants and
ugh then1 forever barred fem 81 = M NJ
II e and from any and all claims ri OF
Ills Estate, lien or interest insor to Said
real estate or any part thereof adverse
to this plain iH; and to have said nIaint;ff
adJudgedio. be the owner IN Fac = q IL
ana ent1tied to the possessiono Of said pre-
Ln.lseS5 ana IeaI4e State and TO have the
TILE thereto foTeyeTsquieted in the Zn1a;r,.
LII, his heirs and assigns - - 80.
a. premises affectsd by said action are
81 Minnesota and are described as follnyvss
e 8 nine Block No. one hundred
a M forty aael Lot No three Of Block
Ne. nine 90 Of Block Ne. one hundred and
7seyenty-three [l73l all North Of Cesfras
street: and Lot No. six [6l Of Block No.
No. Nine fno 81 1o Bloch l4Ol Na and Lot Lot
ct Centre Street all of the fore going ii the
.G!iiy.of New llm, N said county accord
record in the Office Of theRerisfer ofI1eeda.s
IN and for said county. ~, >sss>as'
Dated December. 3ist, 1891.
Plaintiff Attorney,
New Ulm, inn.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1895-01-02
JELEGRAPHic BREvITlEs.

Matters of Minor Importance in Con.
densed Form.
The treasury cash is $l52, 40S, SOL, Of
which $S8, 500, 638 is gold,
The steamship Lucania took $50, 600
OUNCES Of silver Saturday from New
York.
The United States steamer Yorktown
has arrived at Che-Foo from Yoke,
hama.
The president has approved the act
to establish national military park at
the battlefield Of Shiloh.
The United States gunboat Petrol is
icebound at New Chang, China, and
has been laid up for the winter.
At Hunters Hill, Ala, Ross Matts,
in a fit Of jealous rage, shot and killed
his fancee, Lizzie Smith, and com.
mitted suicide.
An opera house to cost $3.50, 900 is to
be erected on the site Of the Blaine
residence in Washington in which the
statesman died.
Henry G. Lewis of ST.. Louis, aged 20,
a student at the Massachusetts Insti.
tute Of Technology at Boston, commit.
ted suicide by shooting.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1895-01-02
Thoughts For tho Dying Year.

There are many of earth's thought
less ones TO whom the dying Of q year is
only the rounding mp Of an astronomical
period devoted 10 idleness or to- the pur-
suit of pleasure, while the coming il 81
IS new year is the point Of view from
which to regard the possibilities for
ministering 10 the pleasures Of. sense for
another twelvemonth.
But to othess the New z ear opens mp
another and very different outlook
to those who realize the mistakes that
belong to the past and who look anx-
iously toward the future and what it
may bring. Christian Work.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1895-01-02
St. Paul Union Stock Yards.

SOUTH ST.. PAUL. Dec 2S. 1891
HOGS-Steady. ;.s
i TTLE--1arket steady.
Prime steers. So. 5n3.7o: good steers, $.s.75
@325; prime cows, 81. 93uO; good COWS, $2ul
@23: common to fair cows. SlO1DI Is; light
veal calves, $3.50 145U; heavy calves. $1.hyl1
$3UO stockers, Sl..OD2.4J; feeders, $500 12.75;
bulls. Sl.2, LIS.
SHEEP Market strong on fat mntt and
lambs, others dull. s
Muttons. 9l.50 $3.50; lambs. S2.00@5: COM
mon, sl.40.
Receipts; Hogs, $50; cattla. go: calves. 10.
Chicago Union Stock Yards.
GHIoAG3 $, Dec.s228, 1891. +
HOGS Quality fair. Market was slow,
Sales ranged at $3.50 t43O for light; $4. 90 44.O
for rough packing: s3 95 ess.sO for mixed; 81 Is
Z dt4.7o for heavy packing and shipping lots,and
A $,.55 al. IS for pigs. 5 N
& CATTLE Steady. NJ
SHEEP-In good demand AMI firm at 5@l0c
advance.
Receipts: Hogs. 29,ooO; cattle. !. QUO: sheep
1,OO0.
Chicago Grain and Provision.
e CHICAGO. Dec. "a, 1891
CLOSING PRICES.
WHEAT-Dece 531 May, 57s36c; July,
ts]4
CORN December, 45,11c; January. 4s1Sc:
OATS DecemDer, $3.50; January. $40: Nay.
3lssc.
PORK De ember, sl1.s5: Janu..y. sll.42,k
I May. 3ll.85.
LARD "a 3 :. Dscsmber. =. January $40;
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1895-01-02
SUMMONS.

o1ate OF minnesota, ounty of Brown Sc
w g;11;ar I blourt, Ninth Judicial District.
exxs..... :. - Plaintiff,
Herman Serodino, the unknown heirs If
SAD Herman Serodino, and also ali ether
persons Or parties unknown, clainine o n1,
r1Rht, title, estate, lien or interest in the
herein, 5 s7s,.t5 p 1.Dse n Plaln
:, IN nh e Sfats Of Minnesota, to the above
You and each of you are hereby s,,r,,
moned and Iequired to answer the Com
plant of ePlairtiff in the above entitiad
S sGti9n Th bic is fled in the office Of the
Judicial District, in and for the County Of Of
Brown q nnnI ana State ofMinnesota land to serve
copy OF your answer to the said
corn plant on the subscriber, at his
office in the City of New Tim ;I7
said County, within twenty day. after the
services of this Summons, upon vo1, ~
cluslve Of the day of such service: and r.
yeu fail to answer the said copnn1ai1t
within the time aforesaid the Plaintiff iaf IN
this actionwi11 apply to the court far +l hta
relief dem anded in the complaint '1o
T. Dated Dec. 3lst, 1894.
JOS. "A. ECKSTETN.
b Plaintiffs Attorney
u New Ulm, MINI,
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1895-01-02
Everything Quiet in Honolulu.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 81 Mr.. Hastings,
the Hawaiian charge d'affaires, re-
ceived mail advices from Honolulu con-
frmatory Of the latest press advices
from that country to the effect that the
political situation is quiet, and that
the recent so-called monarchial con-
spiracy was a matter of small import
ance L..
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1895-01-02
Called on Greshan.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 31.-Ex-S Secretary
John w. Foster, who is about to start
for the East to assist the Chinese peace
commissioners in the negotiation Of
terms Of peace, called at the state de-
partment and had an interview with
Secretary Gresham respecting his mis-
Sinn 81 4s}tSss4F{ .Ef E5 I fsS.5
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1895-01-02
Duluth Grain.

DULUTH, Dec %, 1894.
WHEAT-Cash, No. l hard. 6 vs.: No.
northern, $3.50; December No. l northern,
59Ac: May No. l northern. 61sss: July No. /
northern 625kc
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1895-01-02
Minneapolis Grain.

MINNEAPOLIS, Dec. q, 1884,
WHEAT-Close. December, opening, 58Ac:
highest. f94c; lowest. $3.50; close, $3.50; May
59Ac; July opening. 6tssc; highest, 6lsSc;
lowe t. 6O1sc; close, 6O14c. On track-No.1 hard
59Nc: No 1 northern, 834c: No. 2 northern.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1895-01-02
NEW ULM MARKETS.
3ucklen s Arnlca Salve.

The best Salve in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fever Sores,
letter, Chapped Hands, Chilblains, Corns,
and all Skin Eruptions, and positively
cures Pin, or no pay required. 1t is
guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction,
or money efunded. Price 25 cents per
box. For sale by 0. M. Olsen. Fl
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1895-01-02
LATEST MARKET REPORT.
Milwaukee Grain.

@ MILWAUKEE Dec. 20, 1884,
FLOUR-Quiet and unchanged.
WHEAT-Weak and quiet. No. 2 spring,
Csc; No. northern. 1875: May, 5715c.
CORN-Steady. No. 3. 4l1a.
OATS-Higher. No. 2 white, 3l1sc; No. 3
white, 1885,. s3s5
BARLEY Steady. No. 2, a315c; sample.
6@55c. M
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1895-01-02

our representatives, DR.. N DYMENBuRa and
assistant consulting physician, are graduates
of leading colleges Of the world and licenttates
Of sixteen States. They have devoted their
years Of practice to the treatment of Diseases
Of the Eye and Ear, Surgical Diseases and De-
fQrmities, Nervous Diseases, Diseases peculiar
to Women. Ill Catarrh, Throat and Lung trou-
bles, Liver, Stomach Kidney and Heart Dis
eases, Rheumatism, Neuralgia Epilepsy, Pa
ralysis. Fistula. Rupture Hernia,, etc
They will visit this city monthly and give
free consultation in English or German to all
who call on them. Their date Of arrival will
be announced in this paper at least one week
before their visit.
Piles cured by the new Medill method with
out operation or detention from business.
Treatment sent to any part Of United States
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS., Green & Co., Fuller &
Fuller and Morrison, Plummer & Co.. whole
sale druggists.
Address all communications to CHICAGO
DISPENSARY,1 s9 West Madison Street, Chi
cage, or Minnesota branch office, care DR.. N.
DYMENBURG. Blue Earth City. MINI.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1895-01-02
Saved from St. Vitus Dance.
DR.. Miles Neryine
Cures.

DR.. Miles Nervine is sold on a positive
All druggists sell it at 81, 6 bottles for s. or
It will be sent, prepaid, on receipt of price
Z ~ the DR.. Miles Medical Co., Ekhart, Ind
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1895-01-02
THE CHICAGO
.D.lSPENSA RIES

Organized with complete star OF able spe-
cialists for the treatment of Chronic Diseases
and Surgical. Cases. Omces, lS9 West Madison
Street and 44Ol State Street, Chicago.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1895-01-02

sEme and look at the machine which
We give s way Crone Bros.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1895-01-02
Building Stone For Sale,

The New Ulm Stone Company IS rea-
dy to sell building stones at the Quarry.
For prices inquire Of J. Pfenninger, W.
Beesch, A. schell or Chas. s1olzenberg.
Redstone. g -.sr ri. $50.
NOTlCJE.-The use of land for pastur
ing or cutting of wood or guarrying and
hauling Of stone is not allowed unless by
q written permit from the company.
.. New ULM STONE Co..
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1895-01-02
cAN CURE YOU.
RHE . MI aT1sss-IUr1Rago.

Norwood Minnesota, October IL, 50.
II DR.. "a. r. Sander. Dear Sir:-Last winter suffered
greatly wi h rheumatism and lnmba CO. tied diff
when was advised to try belts. did not
heliev them, but thought weuld Try one anyway
Lean honestly say now hat othing has done me as
much good as the No. 4 bolt beught of Won. and
waul not be without ont am quite cured and
believe it Is due to the belt fact suresof it
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1895-01-02

mlddie-aged and old nn12 sent sealed free Or. San.
shown by hundreds other States
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1895-11-13
MANNING, s. c.:
YOUR CHRISTMAS CAKE.

Ladies, We have now in stock large To-
Of raisins, citron. currants and pulverlzec
sugar for making cakes. :. Bake your ca ke'
now and have them nice and mellow oy
Christmas.
We have the largest line OF nuts and fan cy
candles ever srowr~ HManning. Cal
when you want fresh candies and nuts
We have the price right.
Just received, car load Of Liverpool
and New York salt. on y 50 cents per sack,
Rene: Der We Lave large qnantlt.
red rust pro,f oats, very cheap:
Ladies, we have just received the largest
line of ladies' wool aud cotton onderVest'
We have ever carried in stock. prices very
low for the cash. $50, SOC. Toe. sl.o0, Sl.7oe
and s2o0.
We offer thi. week bargair that We
have never been able to oter before
Ladies' white linen hemstichsd handker'
chiefs, only l0c each. We guarantee them
70 be all linen.
Remember We carry large line Of gents
dne pants stuff, and all kinds Of jeans, ve
sell them st very close prices for the cash
1Oc, 16c, 2Oc, 25c 35e, 40c, o0c, and 60c
per yard.
We carry as nice 8 line o. ladies fine dress
goods as any house in the county. Nice
Inc cashmeres at 1910, l5c, zoe, and 25c. pc,
yard. 4 beautiful line of all wool serges IN
navy blue and black at Soc and SIC pei
yard.
Yonrs for cash
". E. JENKlNsoN.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1895-11-13

Hon. ]. Adges Smyth received the Demo.
cratic nomination yesterday for mayor o.
Charleston.
The friends Of Mrs. j. 81. Mcknight viii
be pleased to learn that she is Improving
rapidly and will soon be out
Eon. James Il. Sprots. We are glad to
| saw is some better, and it is believed that
be is on the road to recovery.
The many friends of Mr. John R. David.
son will be delighted to learn that the old
gentleman has regalned his health and he
came home last night
If you want good horse, come to ThoEn-
as & B.adham's horse suction. next
Wednesday, Goth inst Read the adves'
sisement in another eolslon. The stock to
be sold is very superior lot .aa 1t i a
ine chance to get good horse for small
amount Of money. Come!
We take pleasure In calling attention to
the change in the Sumter Dry Goods ;om-
pany's adr.rt;se,uent. The,e gentlemen
propose to go before the people squ.rely
upon merit, without Misrepresentation or
eIaegeration. and the purchasing public
may rely upon what they say. The b1sl-
ness mauager. Mr.. G. A. Lennon is no
novice in the mercantile business. as he
has had the best Of training and under
stands the needs Of the people as we'll rs
any man in Sumter or any other city. He
is the man that does buying for the con-
cern and tho sellers think him pretty
tough lemon to squeeze. His business is
his study and therefore his knowledge Of
the markets. fashions, quality Of goods
and all other matters to make drst-class
mercantile establishment success is Of
great advantage to the establishment with
which be is so responslbly connected. This
company is composed Of young men whose
popularity throughout this section is pro-
verbal. and if push, energy, square deal
ing, IS inches per yard and polite and
courteous treatment Of customers will make
success, they are bountifully supplied with
the necessary attributes.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1895-11-13
AN IMPORTANT OFFICE

To properly fill his ctfice aud functions.
it is important that tee b,ool be pur~.
When it is in such condition. the body is
almos: certain to be healthy 4 complaint
at this time is cstarrh in Some of its VARIOUS
FORMS slight cold develops the disease
in the head. Droppings Of corruption
passing into the lungs bring 90 consump-
ton. Tie only way to cure thi. disease is
10 purify the blood. The most obstinate
cases of catarrh yield The medicinal pow
rrs of Hoods Sar.aparills ss if by u.avir,
simply bacanse it reaches the seat Il the
di>-a.r. ard by pus;:,luS and vi'.iiz -
the blood. removes tie cau-e Not only
dos iio"!'s Sar.apsri:l- d",h'- a", t Siv. 5
renewed rigor to the wh"i. system. making
it possible for good health to reign
supreme.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1895-11-13
"THEY THOUGHT BE WAS A
GONER"

But Jim 'Bige' Came Back-It Is
Him And Not His Ghost.
About two years ago Mrs James Rich.
bourg received letter announcing the sad
fact that her Jimmie had joined the army
over the great beyond, and that while he
was making his preparations to shake Oh
this mortal coil, he. with husbandly afec-
ton, had his little wife in his mind, BE
sent her the most endearinS messages and
expressed sentiments, Of the most pious
kind, then he 6ied and vas buried by
friends somewhere in Onion couaty.
The circumstances attending his death
vas published in the Times, which
We reproduce below. but somehow
there vas something suspicious about the
affair. Nr. Eettles, the former editor Of
the Times, interested himself in the matter
and proceeded TO investigate. In short
time he vas convinced that jim Riehoccrg
vas not so dead KS he would have his vife
believe. but possibly be vas Sufficiently
desd to answer his purposes. The sup
posed widow veeped and uoarnsd in full
regulation style, innocently believing her.
self to be widow with .atheyless child,
and as time wore on she gradually grew &C
she remained widow without receiving q
message from her Jimmie IN the spirit land.
James, in the meantime. If on earth at all,
kept himself quite scarce from these parts.
which showed fine consideration on his
part, because the people OF this county are
not hankering after any social attention
with . corpse.
Ne have gwen the dark side Of this ssd
picture, bat last Sunday night the other
side was turned to the light when the widow
and corpse fell in each others embrace.
II ever James vas dead he shook his cof-
in and grave clothes and came to Hanning
on last Sunday evenings train. fall OF
health and vigor. and With the same kind
Of clothes usually VOTE by every other live
man and the kind that the new women"
are ambitious to wear. and more fortunate
vas he, than Enoch Ardin, for his wife
was still! single; Jim Richbourg is
not dead. he is in Manning aad says hewill
remain here about ten days. He also says
| that while he did not write the letter an
nouncing his death. he knew Of it and it
| was all right. He told US that he has been
in Florida and Georgia and will soon go to
| North Carolina.