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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-04-19


 would have bprn so beloved for art ;" sako if it had cntsilod tho outlay of ad ditional cash. Tho ma ajority of ths sug gestions herewith arc therefore intend cd to ho manufactured ill ash or bass wood and stained grcrn. cherry color or deep brown Suld-a tint which may lu produced by using brunswick brown. Tho first model tu which attention iS at tractod is q useful type of dressing lu roau, constructed on old fashioned lines, with a nest If jewel drawers under the dressing mirror.
 Moro clah0rLto k the dressing bureau with unequal drawers and a long mir TOT in W hlrh may bv viewed ones 1i"uro at full length. IL k intended that the pillar to th, right shall stand flush with the front Cf tn" drawers and shall sup port a two branch brass candclabrum. From this pillar to the standard at the back of it there must be a connecting molding and rail from which will hang . plush ur silk curtain. This will ma terially enhance the general appearance. It will be necessary, too, to mako the back standard very deep from back to front for purposes of strength. us tho mirror is heavy, and also ill order to permit the glass to be easily swung. Tho large, deep drawer ill the lower part is intended for bonnets, and the upper cupboard recedes the usual dis tance from tho front.
 The design of the small chair at the side is similarly quaint and serves as a useful suggestion for either bedroom or drawing. room chair.
 While there is no doubt that this original manner of "breaking up" the drawers and spaces is favorably regard ed by the modern purchaser, there is | also no doubt that the Straightfor- ward designings of some ten years ago represented the acme of good taste and convenience. The straight frOntod toilet tables, with their jewel drawers on either side the dressing glass. have nev- or since been surpassed, and variations from those lines generally rssult in a proportionate diminution of comfort and bsauty. The stern mandate of fashion, however, demands novelty" and thus we are constantly heing confronted with moro or less irregular arrange msnts of the ''art" kind, which, though they attract attention and buyers, do not offer any improvement upon the modern Jacobean lines of recent preva' lence.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-04-19
SPRING MILLINERY.
An Erratic tumble of Shapes and Combi
 nations, Many of Them Becoming.

hatlohss hHhy oA AbSCohllhSs
 Spring millinery is an cratic tumble of shapes and combinations of materials and colors, with millions of glittering spanglos of every huc thrown ill for fur thor diversity. But if wo avoid tho OK aggcratcd pvrvcrSions of real millinery art it is q simple matter to find the most charming httlo bonnots and tho most becoming hats imaginable.
 A special feature of tho now milli nory iS that the flowers and leaves arc mostly very largo, the hydrangea being ono of tho favorito blossoms. Potunia is ono of tho most popular COlors and appears ill straw hats as well as flowers and ribbons. The wide effect gained by wings and outSprrading bows iS still dominant characteristic of both hats and hnnnrts, but tho broad Dutch bon net. so fashionable all winter, has grow little point in front, which makes it resemble the Mario stuart shapo and is infinitely moro becoming t0 the major ity of faces
 Tho jet hnnnrts, with their punches of bright flowers at either side. arc very attractive. Three shades of ono flower are usually grouped together,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-04-19
Exnecting Too Much.

Husband-Here's bill for a ball cos tune. What does it mean:
 Wife-Ah. you know that green robe wore at the ball at which was intro duced to you last year!
 Husband-S-o-h! And you mean to say that am to pay fer the trap in which was caught?-Dorfbarbier.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-04-19
ERRa In Milk.

Cocoa is now much used in the place of chocolate for icing cake. The icing is made by beating the whites of ? eggs and mixing with than nearly a cupful of powdered sugar. Add tablespoonfuls of cocoa. An icing that many prefer is made without any eggs. Boil I table spoonfuls of granulatsd sugar with the same quantity of water for a minute. then add a teaspoonful of vanilla and 9 teaspoonfuls of cocoa, boil 0 minute longer, and the icing will be ready to use.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-04-19
AnTnknown Quantity.

Daughter an ugly man that Herr Krakelmeyer is, to be sure! I am always so glad when he doesn't ask me to dance.
 Mother-Unmarried men are never ugly. Mind that, child! - Sonntags- PlauderCr.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-04-19
Getting Even.

Strawber-I proposed to Miss Rapper- ly, and she called me m idiot.
 Singerly--W What did you say in reply? Strawbor-I told her l guessed was the only oIe.-New York Herald.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-04-19
Inconsistent.

"Whut ! doesn't like" said Uncle Eben, ''is CT man datll worry hisself sick ober wsddah de Worlds fair is open on Sunday aud nebber thinks once bout closin his own coal hole ill de sidewalk" f" Washington Star.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-04-19
Nh Change.

Peastraw-How is your niece looking these days
 Barnes-Just the same as usual-for 8 man.-HarpeIas Bazar.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-04-19
QUAINT FURNITURE.
IT MAY BE CHEAP, SIMPLE AND AR
 TlSTIC.
Bedroom Furniture In Ash and Eastwood
 That Copies Japanese StyIes-Thts Ono Sided Type Is Popular With the Average

Novelty of form and arrangement are sought for in tho matter of bedroom furniture. old fashioned convenience and rational construction havO given placo t0 moro up to datn order of thing, and new fanSlcd notions of
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1895-12-22
PORTLAND STATION.

Portland Station, O., December IL
The trustees put Warren township I'M
der strict quararAine against Bridgeport
and Martins Ferry at meeting held
Monday. the 18th, at Portland. A. E.
Bauer. Mike Mcmahon, Pat Ayers and
III. Lisby were appointed guards.
A Young man of Tiltonville made the
mistake Sunday night of appropriating
O. Stringer's overshoes to his own per-
sonal use while Mr.. S. was enrapped in
the sermon being delivered, He return
ed them next day, however, under
threats of the law being enforced.
Mrs. Thomas Johnson, of Rush Run,
died Monday night of typhoid fever and
was Inferred at Hopewell yesterday.
Fun is fun, but a Wheeling drummer
on Monday found our health officer in
earnest and took back his boast that he
would come, quarantine or no quaran-
tine. after drumming Martins Ferry.
Henry Flcto and son Chris run our
uuaratine blockade on Wednesday at a
lively gait. "A friend in need is {" etc.
Ernest Foster was calling on friends
at Smithfield Wednesday.
All the schools here are closed for the
holidays and until the smallpox scare
has passed.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1895-12-22
PROCTOR.

Proctor, W. Va, December 21.-Miss
Clara Huff visited the Misses Cox at
New Martinsville Sunday.
John Stackhouse spent Sunday with
friends at Woodland.
Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Dopler returned
from Wheeling Thursday evening, after
a couple of days absence.
c. L. Moore, of Parkersburg, visited
his parents the first of the week.
Frank Dunlap, of Sistersville, made
his usual trip here Tuesday
Miss Minnie Monroe, who has been Ill
for a couple Of weeks, is improving I'M
der the careful treatment of DR.. I'm
derwood, of New Martinsville.
The smallpox scare has again enter
ed our town, which resulted in the vac
cination of quite number of people.
Messrs. E. B. and W. J. Miller, Grant
Mooney and Harry Crooks, prominent
young men in the oil business, who have
been located in Proctor for several
months, departed Wednesday for their
homes in East Brady, Pa, to remain
until after the holidays.
Miss Matte Wayman is spending the
week with her sister Mrs. Brent Shri-
yer. at New Martinsville.
R. G.. Moore, of the State University,
arrived home Wednesday.
Hiss Fannie Douglass, Of New Mar
tinsville, was in town Sunday, the guest
of Miss Kate Moore.
Miss Sara Otto spent Sunday with her
cousin, Miss Gertrude Tate.
Rev. Farrell, of New Cumberland,
will conduct a Christian Endeavor rally
at the Christian Church Tuesday night,
December a. All are respectfully in
yited to come.
The Christian Sunday school will give
an entertainment Christmas night.
If all reports be true, our town shall
soon be blessed by wedding. We will
mention no names until the event oc-
ours for fear it might only be a false
alarm.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1895-12-22
HARRISBURG.

Clarksburg, w. Va, December 21.-
Clarksburg is putting on a decided
Christmas appearance. Every prepare
ton is being made to make the holidays
a week of unusual entertainment The
celebration of Christmas day will be
appropriately observed by the churches
N, this city.
The Masonic Lodge at this city on
the evening of December 23d will elect
officers for the ensuing year.
The Clarksburg Telegram has opened
up a special column devoted to educa-
tional topics, especially in the interest
of the public schools of West Virginia.
Editor Reed is always awake and ready
to aid in any line of progress.
Editor Silas B. Davis and wife have
gone to housekeeping in the beautiful
brick building on Pike street, recently
occupied by Mrs. Anna Osborn.
DR.. Percy Golf, son of Judge Nathan
Golf, has been appointed pension exam
iner at this city, in the place Of DR.. l..
d. Frame.
Mrs. Ira L. Post has been appointed
as a delegate to the Woman's National
Convention at Washington.
Clarksburg in very short while will
be connected by telephone with all
parts of the United States.
Under the auspices Of the Methodist
Episcopal Church, a Delsarte represen-
tation with classic and operate music,
will be given at the Traders Opera
House. New Years evening, by Mrs.
Hoover and Miss Hyde, of Baltimore.
Among people visiting in this city we
noticed DR.. ]. w Worley, Of West
Union; Will Hoffman, of Morgantown;
J. H. Hanson, of Buckhannon; N. M;
Bennett and George Linn, of Chenille;
Mrs. Shaffer, of Terra Alta, and Mr..
and Mrs. A. d. Parr. of Baltimore.
OF the citizens who are visiting abroad
we note: ]. H. Harne, at Newberry,
n. c.; r. J. Criss, at Buckhannon;
Henry Redman, at Wheeling; c. M.
Hart. at Parkersburg; Col. and Mrs.
Havmond. at Parkersburg; Mr.. and Mrs.
w. B. Osborn. at Marietta, o.; Mr.. and
Mrs. T. T. Wallis, at Louisville; Mr.. and
Mrs. M. A. Nusbaum, at Grafton; Mrs.
Ira L. Post. at Fairmont, and E. Whit
man. at Wheeling.
The new Methodist Church at Salem
is to be dedicated on Sunday
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1895-12-22
CAMERON.

Cameron. w. Va, December IL
ouite an interesting lecture was deliver
ed at the Epworth League melting on
last Tusday evening by the Rev. KEEP
Ter. Subject, What Traveller Saw at
Our National Capital"
M A Walton was in Wheeling on
business on Thursday.
Rev. w. T. Helms, of McMechen, was
here calling on his mother, who is quite
sick, on Friday last.
Roth the Presbyterian and NJ. e. Sun
dav schools will have Christmas tree
on Xmas eve.
William Fish. Of Bellaire, who has
been here for some time past doing car
penter work for M. B. Helms, has finish
ed his contract and returned home.
Mcdonald & Walton have the most
artistic show window in the city. 1t Is
handsomely decorated with fine Christ
mas cards The artists who planned
and made thedesign were Messrs. w. H.
Lcper and C. H. Carpenter.
Our town election is now near at hand,
and let us aim to elect a good ticket, re-
gardless of politics.
Mr.. w. C. Nesbitt, the B. & o. agent,
has moved his family into the new Boer-
ner building.
Miss Mary Thompson, milliner at Nc
Donald G. Walton's, was shopping in
Wheeling Thursday.
The mild weather has prompted me-
chanics to begin work on the new Hicks
building.
S. w. Meals, of the South Penn Oil
Company's forces, is off duty this week,
slightly indisposed.
Joseph L. Phillips is an aspirant for
the nomination for County Clerk next
term. Mr. Phillips is a very popular
getleman, and if elected would make a
good official.
Mrs. Barney Wiley, of near this place,
was called to Monroe county yesterday
by the illness of her son, who is not ex-
pected to live.
Misses Eta and Lizzie Dunlevy were
shopping in Wheeling yesterday.
Frank Wilhelm's many friends will
find him behind the counter at Melon
aid & Walton's.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1895-12-22
GRAFTON

Grafton. w Va. December 2l.-Miss
Vankirk has returned from Mt de
Cr.al to spend the holidays with her
nts.
SIR John B. Mccoy is In Baltimore
-lIs week
r.. j. Farm sworrh of Buckhannon,
was here Tuesday.
John Bradshaw. of Baltimore, was
here during the week.
O. j. Fleming has accepted the posi-
ton OF bo0kkeeper iu the wholesale
firm of Rhue & Co.
Amos Jenreys has been selected to
fl the assistant cashiership of the
Merchants and Mechanics Bank. in
tle place Of Mr. Duffey. resigned
The store of Rector & Co, which
went into the hands of a receiver. is
beng auctiOned of
II G. Blatchley. of Philadelphia, is
here looking after his factory.
Prof. III j. Humphreys principal of
-de West Grafton school has been
cutie sick this week.
aonry smith. of the University, was
k Friday
Charles Eeafanner was at Baltimore
e. week
H01 Andrew Edmiston. of Weston,
VAS 0n our streets, Tuesday.
a a. Newton. of BuckhannOn, was
@ during the week.
Attorney William Raymond, Of SUIT
Pom was here Tuesday
t.orDey O.. ". Chidester. of Weston,
on our streets. Monday.
George W.. Curtain. of Sutton, was
here Wednesday.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1895-12-22
TOBACCO.
Its Injurious Effects Upon
the Human System.

Thousands of men in this enlightened
age daily and hourly absorb into their
system poison which, If given to a four
footed animal, in even an infinitesimal
dose, causes an agonizing death; yet
these same men, to satisfy an acquired
habit. deliberately set the laws of health
aside and continue through the pipe. or
cigar, or plug, to fill their system full of
this deadly drug. nicotine" until at last
the doctor is compelled TO call halt. Not
only does this deadly drug undermine the
nerve forces and leave the system in
state SUSCEPTIBLE to any and all disease,
but of itself it is gradually bringing the
tobacco user to a state of utter collapse.
This habit is slowly growing upon the
human race, so that it is the exception
rather than the rule TO find a man or boy
even who is not a slave to the habit.
Physicians, although loath to admit II,
have at last been compelled to give the
matter their close attention, and re
forced to admit that unless measures are
at once taken to stop the growth of the
habit we will in the next decade degen-
crate into a race of weaklings with no
nerve force or stamina, and an organic
There are few tobacco users but what
have at different periods Of their lives
been compelled by their physicians to dis
continue, cut down or absolutely stop the
use of the drug before the doctor would
even promise to undertake a cure; and
the cases of tobacco heart throat or
lungs are becoming more and more fire.
quent.
In even ordering the patient to stop the
use of tobacco the physicians are forced
TO use care, for nicotine, being tonic to
be classed with opiates, etc. has become
necessary to the user. and when the body
is forced TO do without its tonic the sys-
TEN must be braced up with other drugs.
This. until lately, has caused the doctors
much concern. and the leading specialists
Of different schools have for years been
experimenting, trying to find a remedy
which. while curing the habit and driving
the nicotine" from the system, would
also supply the necessary tonic to enable
the patients to pursue their ordinary avn
After years of study, at last such
remedy has been found, and in "Narcot
cure the tobacco user VINO 1eels ne
must cut off the use of tobacco can nhu
remedy which not only cures MN OF me
habit but drives the poison from ms
body feeds the nerves and enables downl-
trodden nature to once more assert ltselI'
The manufacturers of Narcou cure guar
antee 10 cure the tobacco habit in any
and all it's forms, and will refund the
money in every case where it does not
effect a cure when taken accorulns ~, 10
directions: and. last OF ALL II alloWss, me ne
patient to use tobacco as usual until all
Ma Narcot t Cure is sold for the uniform
price of 81 per package with gu ~ lice
10 cure or refund the money All i've
dyuSgists should carry it: do not allow
them to to sell you substitute; take no
other other make him get It, or send " dire zee
to the Narcou Cure Genera Gene, Na as ca
Washington street. Boston, M@9'
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1895-12-22
MOUNDSVILLE.

Harry H. Riggs and wife, formerly of
this place, but now residing in South
Dakota, arrived here this week, to
spend the winter.
Miss Jessie Hooton will spend the
holidays with Miss Carrie Stevenson at
Parkersburg.
Capt. A. o. Baker will have a family
reunion at his residence on Jefferson
avenue on Christmas Day. He has in
vited all his children and grandchiidrer
to be present, and has received ai1rma
tive answers from all of them.
Mrs. ]. d. Ewing and daughter, Miss
Jennie, are visiting the Misses HOstut-
Ter, on Ninth street.
Mrs. c. c. Mathews has been indis-
posed for the past few days
Miss Lulu Lafferty, of Wheeling ISL
and, is the guest of Mrs. w. D. Cheadle,
on Jefferson avenue.
The Mayor has issued a proclamation
quarantining against the smallpox in
fected districts of Bridgeport and Mar
tins Ferry, but so far little attention
has been paid to it and the notices have
not yet been posted.
The "T. T." Club, which is composed
of a number of young society ladies,
have issued invitations for a phantom
party at the home of Miss Edna Thomp-
son, on TomlinsOn avenue, New Years
Eve. The affair promises to be a happy
social event.
Miss Alice Sanford will spend the
holidays with her parents at Lumber
port, w. Va.
Mrs. P. B. Dobbins, of Wheeling, is
the guest of her daughter, Mrs. Clar-
ence B. Smith.
Miss Lola DOnley has returned from
Columbus, where she has a position in
a store as bookkeeper, to remain until
after New Years.
Miss Maggie Farrell will be the guest
of friends in Warrington the coming
week
Mrs. C. c. Mathews entertained ten
couples Of her young married friends
to tea at her home on Jefferson avenue,
last Monday evening. A very enjoyable
| evening was passed by those present.
The fair and festival given by st.
Francis Xaviers Catholic Church at the
Opera House, closed last night, after a
prolonged success of three days and
evenings. The affair has been a success
in every particular, and nearly all the
goods and wares were disposed of at
| prices which will net them a neat little
! sum. All the members who took part
in the festivities are more than gratified
at the successful termination of the fair.
Thomas S. Riggs is home from Wash
ington. d. c.
w. R. Standiford was out at Barnes
vile yesterday, looking after his in
terests in the oil field
Fong Lee is the name of the China
man who will open another laundry on
Seventh street.
Col. J. E. HOoton will visit his mother
at Rowlesburg during the holidays.
Miss Allie Gray and Mrs. Lillian
Smith will leave tomorrow for the
| South, where they will remain all win
ter.
The japanese Fair, under the man.
agement of the Ladies Aid Society Of
the Episcopal Church, at the newly con-
structed parish House. was a decided
success. Over 500 was realized. The
display Of Japanese ware was magni-
| ficent.
A horse belonging to B. F. Criswell.
| the baker, fell into a sink hole caused
by laying the water mains, in lower
town, yesterday morning, and was got
| ten out only after much trouble. The
animal was injured considerably.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1895-12-22
ST. GAINESVILLE.

st. Clairsyille, o., December IL
day with Mr.. Emerson's parents at
Bethesda.
Lynn Border. who has been visiting
his relatives, Mr.. and Mrs. Wilbur Tu-
dor, returned home Monday.
Miss 10 Davis went to Wheeling,
Thursday, to visit her sister, Mrs. Da-
vid Dinger.
Charles Darrah, student at Wash
ington-Jefferson College, came home
Wednesday TO spend his Christmas
vacation.
Solon Fletcher spent Sunday with
Bellaire friends.
School closed Friday for two weeks
vacation.
Miss Mary Gifin, of Chicago, came
home Wednesday, to spend the holi-
days with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
A. Gifin.
Mrs. w. c. Anderson, of Claysyille, Pa,
who has been visiting the family Of j..
3. McMechen, east of town, returned
home Wednesday.
Owen Mehen, Of Franklin Station,
was in town Thursday calling on
friends.
Miss Mary and Master Rodney Mitch
| ell. who are attending school at Pitts
| burg, are home 10 spend the holiday
vacation.
Walter Cowen, of Wellsburg, w Va,
and Isaac Taggart, of Elm Grove, w.
! Va, Ernest Streng and wife, Of Cadiz,
were here Tuesday attending the flu
neral of their friend, William Schu-
macher
Charles, David and Ben Schumacher,
and their mother and sisters, Mrs.
Louise HUH and Mrs. Emma Pelter,
| of Windsor, Ontario, were here to at
tend the funeral of their brother, VIM.
| Schumacher. Tuesday. returning home
Wednesday. Their mother will remain
| here for a while.
The death of William Schumacher
which occurred Sunday morning was
a shock to his many friends in this
! place. many of whom thought he was
| getting better. The funeral took place
| Tuesday from the Presbyterian church,
of which ne was an elder, was largely
attended. Interment in the Union
| cemetery.
School closed Friday for two weeks
/ vacation.
Following are the marriage licenses
issued since our last report: Ulysses
G. Barnes and Elizabeth Piekens'
James Doty and Mamie B. Robb,
Fred c. wilhelm and Amanda a.
Steele. Albert H. Shepherd and Katha-
rine L. Junkins, John c. Moore and
sarah NJ. Lawton. Addie Crawford and
Bertha Crider. Emmett R. Dickson
and Carrie NJ. CunrOd, Orloff d. Rush
and Elizabeth A. Sprawl, Abner NJ;
Lodge and Mamie G.. Nichols, Michael
O'Conner and Belle Harper, William
" Cav and Mary Otie Clifford, Sher-
man Shepherd and Ethe ID. foreild :.
Jess W. Williams and Dora q. Hon
Joseph Lorentz and Emma howard
Charles Barnes and Georgia A. Palmer
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1895-12-22

walter Priest. Tuesday evening, to Miss
Maggie Jones.
S B. Hall was at Friendly Monday
On legal business.
Dewey Potts will leave Monday for
Greensburg. Pa. Il is rmored that he
VIII bring home enc Of the fair daugh-
,ers Of that State.
Christmas services will be held at the
-. e. Church Monday at 10 q. m.
Conh,n Williams, an aged resident,
is seriously i'll.
Mrs. DR.. Lowther and daughter Miss
Anna, were at Wheeling Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert PembertOn, OF
S.. Mary's, will spend Christmas with
friends here.
Don't forget to visit j. W. HilFs gro
Gerry. He has the most complete line oil
fancy groceries and the finest stock OF
confectioneries in town and evry fresh
and up-to-date specially. His chocolates,
glazed frost caramels, marshmallcws,
are Of the best. His line Of evaporated
and canned fruits are Of first quality.
Tn fact. he has the neatest and best stock
Of groceries TO be found in town and at
the lowest prices. Call and examine his
stock.
Forest LOwther and Friend Clark, stu
dents at MorgantOwu University, and
Charley Hall. student at Marietta Col
lege. are spending the holidays with
their relatives IN this city.
Mrs. j. NJ. skinner. of Texas, is visit
.ng her parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Fred
| Bucher. Of Railroad street.
DR.. Thurman Williams. Of Oklahoma
IS here visiting his parents.
The Terpschorean Club will give a
/ bali q. the Opera House Friday evening.
c. w. Barrack. a we'll known attorney
I Of this city. was at Wheeling Tuesday.
William Stewart Of Stewards Land
ing. o.. was visiting his daughter Mrs.
/ c.. b. WO0dcock. Thursday.
The NJ. +. Sunday school will give an
| entertainment Tuesday evening.
Tt would pay YOU to visit j. w. HIS
| grocery. He has the most complete line
Of Fancy Groceries and the Finest stock
Of Confecd0ner.es in town. Everything
! fresh and up-to-date. especially his
! Chocolates. Glazed Fruits, Caramels,
! Narshmall0ws are of the best. The line
of Evaporated and Canned Fruits he
/ handles are Of the best brands. In fact,
/ ne has the neatest and best stock Of gro
| csries along the river and az prices to
suit the people.