Nappanee Advance-News, Volume 1, Number 37, Nappanee, Elkhart County, 4 December 1879 — Page 2

THE ms NEWS! —FOR—Subscribe and Renew . On or About the let day of April. 188li, THE NEWS will be enlarged to double its piesent size, printed on new and beauiifnl type and fine white paper, and contain a third mere matter to the page, making with eight large peg 's 6f six br°ad columns each, the largest paper in the county. Giving all the foreign and domes; ic news, home and foreign markets, agricultural, miscellaneous and literary matter in addition to the large amount of valuable local news and gossip of the county from onr able corps of writers, that has heretofore so characterised this Journal, And with ample facilities for gathering news we can say that In the future THE NEWS will be a flrst-cmss family Journal. in order to increase still further our daily growing circulation we offer this KKTRA ISDItEBKST. All \faio subscribe before the last of Novem. qer, 1579. shall receive THE NEWS uutilUie Ist or April, 1880, making five months, for the low sum of 80 cents. All who subscribe or renew before the last es November will receire THE HEWS until April Ist, 1881 for 1.7a The paper will be sent postage prepaid at above prices, Caag I* AdvahCe, We ask our mao; friends, to whom we ate under so many ~ obligations already for aid io establishing our paper, aod all who desire a first class family journal lo take hold and help us give THE NEWS a wider circulation in your respective neighbor hoods. Address, A B. Smith, Publisher. lie jjkws. A. h. smith; Editor. THURSDAY. DEC. 4, 1879.

••THE OLD WOMAN." V It was thus a few days since, we heard a young stripling of sixteen designating the mother that bore him. By coarse husbands ws have heard wives called eo occasionally, though io the latter case the phrase is more often used endearingly. At all times, as coiumoDly spoken, it jars upou the ear and shocks the sense. An “old woman" should beau object of reverence above and beyond all phrases of humanity. Her very age should be her surest passport to courteous consideration, The aged mother of a grown up family needs no other certificate of worth. She is A monument of excellence, approved and warratned. She has fought faithfully “the good fight," and come off conqueror. Upon her venerable lace she bears the marks ot the confliot in all its furrowed lines. The most grievous ills of life have been hers; trials untold and unknown save to God and herself, she has borne incessantly, and now, in her old age, her duty done, patiently awaiting the appointed time, she stands more truly beautiful than even in her youth I inure honorable aod deserving than lie who has slain his thousands, or ttood triumphant upon the proudest field of victory.

Young man, apeak kindly to your mother, and even courteously, tenderly to her. But a little time and you rhall see her no more forever. Her eye is dim and her form ?b bent, and her shallow falls graveward. Others may love when she has passed away ; kind-hearted sisters, berhaps, or she whom of all the world you choose for a partner, she may love you warmly, passionately ; children may love fond* ly, but never again, while time is yours shall the love of woman be to you as that of your old, trembling mother has been.' In agony she bore you I through pulling, bepless infanoy her throbbing breast was your safe protection and sup-r.n-t■ in wayward nnd tnneby hnyhno'l she bore patiently with thoughtless ludencss and nursed you safely through a legion of ills and maladies. Her hand it was that bathed your burning brow or moistened the parched lip; her eye that lit up the darkness ot wasting, nightly vigils, watching always in your fiituj sleep by your side, as none bui her could watoh. Oh, not her name lightly, sor 1 you caouot live so many years as would suffice to thauk ler fully. , Through recklessness and impatient youth, she is your counsellor and solace. Up to bright mauhopd she guides your improvident steps, nor even thdre forsakes or forgets, speak then, and reverently of your mother, and when you too should be old it ►hall in the same degree lighten tba re morse which shall be yours for other tins, to koow that never wantonly have y >ll outraged the rispect due to tho ‘old woman.",

Few people at the present time appreciate the great convenience of hav ing a uuiform currency throughout the whole oonatry. Piior to the war such t thing was never known. Westers nouey was not current at the East, aod Southern money did not circulate . either in the East or West. Michigan ( money was at a discount in Illinois,., ( and Georgia money was simply forced ioto circulatioo here by George Smith ( owned the “mill" from whioh it issued, and advertised his readiness to reI deem it at his bank io Gliioago. With , the outbreak of the rebellion oame the “stump-tail" times, when tlje money of Illinois banks, being largely secured by deposit oi Southern States bouds at Spiingfield, went down in value any where from ten to eighty per cent. Our anoesters were even worse off than we have been, aod the further back we go the worse is the confusion in the currency, until we reach days when taxes were p*aid in oorn and wheat, and the ordinary transactions among people of the same “plantation" were by barter of one commodity for anether. The Nappanee News the paper with “the largest circulation” of any in the county is uo more. So say 9 the Milford Reflector . Bristol Banner. Now, Bro. Mosier, you have had considerable to say of late concerning our oiroiTation, and we not only ‘claim' bnt ( have sufficient reus >ns’*fur know ing that we have the largest circulation of 'any paper in the county, eX- ' eept the Ooshen Times and Democrat , and will not take a back seat for any of you on circulation. We print every ! week thirty nine quires out of this we have eighteen exchanges, five on ' the “free list,” and from five to eight 1 oopiesleft. If you can beat it, then ! show up, and if you can’t, then shut ‘ up and don't be wasteing so much * wind. We’ll baok up all that we say.

A NeWYokk divine said, in regard to the doctrine of immersion, that the man who did not go far enough into the water to get his pocket-book under was spiritually benefited to but a very limited extent. If the doctrine is preached very extensively it will tend to spread a coldness over the congregation, as the colored' brother said about the ten oommandments. Thebe is a great deal of speculation and a great many suggestions are offer ed respecting the place for holding the Republican National Convention. Almost every city of any importance has been mentioned except Deadwood and Leadville. Why this discrimination ? ! Diphtheria, which for several years has made great ravages in Russia, seems to be 1 gaining more and more ground. The disease, says a writer, has attained such frightful proportions in some regions that the percentage ot mortality far exceeds that of births. It is stated, officially," that the wheat crop of tho ourrent year in the United States has exceeded the crop of last year by 26,000,000 bushels, and that the corn crop is 200,000,000 bushels larger than last year. An exchange says that the late Senator Chandler was buried in a hard storm. It would have been more appropriate to have buried him in the ground.

Avery sad accident happened at Syracuse, in this O'lunty, on Tuesday morning last, by which L. D. Biidernaok liris Ai Rohorra was butchering some hogs, tfid Bilderback had stepped to the rear of the harnness shop to see him shoot tbetr While Roberts was walking around to get a good shot at a hog ho held the gun resting across his arm, when by some means it was acc dently discharg ed, the ball striking Bilderback in the side, and ranging upward'thrsugh the body, cut au artery m its course, and lodged in the opposite shoulder. The unfortunate men lived but a short time after receiving the fatal wound. He loaves a wife and child lo mourn his uutimely end.— Warsaw Republican . •John Palmer, living near Wakarusa, was before tho Mayor's court last eveuiug oharged with stealing a pair of mittens from Compton & Mender. The man was confident that be had paid for them and Mr, Mcader was equally coHfideot that lie had not. Mr. Palmer's good character was certified to, however, aud the matter was settled by paying forllie mittens. —Elkhart Review.

WASHINGTON LETTER. * _ X , Washington, D. C., ) Vw „ Doc. 2d, 1879. j Ed. News :—With the opening ol Congress the publio attention is irres- 1 istably drawn to Washington, and what n to be done hero becomes the subjeot I ol general interest. Not only the poli- < tics of the country fur the next four or more years will be decided during the oomiog session, but other affairs of great national importance will be acted upon. First “io general iaterest, though it should uot be is the political situation. I cannot see that this is likely to be ehanged by tnything Congress will do, One of the two large parties will endeavor to avoid the subject al together, and in view of the numerous, matters of some importance requiring attention, it is likely that practical politics will be discussed less than is usual at sessions preceding a Presidential election. Among other things there is to be made provision for the next census,and , the desire is universal that ample means „e given to make this the fullest aud most reliable ever taken The muvelous growth of the oountry sinoe 1870 attracts the notioe, uot only of our own people, 1 but of thiuking men abroad. There come frequently to General Walker, Superintendent, letters of inquiry from Europe and Asia, and even Africa. Then the Indians must have attention. There are wo propositions directly affecting them. The most im- . portjnt is the transfer of the Bureau having charge of them from the Interior,tp the War Department. The other < is, the opening of the country settleI meat,"now known as the Indian Tcrri- : tory. This space is larger than sever- , al of the European Nations, the land is generally fertile, and .the march of civ ilization is rapidly placing on all sides 1 of it an emerprisiDg people. The change i must come soon. It will be earnestly t urged this winter. , It is said that the President will recommend the permanent retirement of all out greenback circulation. No one supposes this subject can be intro--1 duced without provoking prolonged e discussion. 3 On the whole whith these aud other r important matters awaiting action there will be no need that Congress shall ? devote its time to oolitios. Let us hope s it will not, Whitney.

. The end of the wo rid has considerI ately been postponed until next July, a month in whioh people welcome anything for a change. We seo a statement in an Eastern , exobange that mashed raw onions are a cure tor typhoid fever. Tho onions are to be pounded to ‘a pulp, and ap> i plied to the feet. Several instances are given in which a cure was effected ,by this means. The remedy is certainly very simple and safe, and a-tril canhot do any harm.— Warsaw epublican, The TVesiern Rural. Published at Chicago, i soms§_to us in an entirely new dress, greatly improved in appe ranee, though having bees for years one ol the most enterprising and best papers of its class published. Current topics are discussed with ability, and its Literary and Fireside departments are- much enjoyed by the jwomen folks. Price reduced to $1.65 per year . The publisher offers the rest ot this year free to ail subscribers who send their money now for 7886. For C 2.25 we will send The News and the Rural frpm now till January L 1881. Sample oopy may be seen tn is office. MU UNCHI BK nor. , ‘The Young Folks’ fflomhly‘ That interesting Young Peoples’ Magazine, tho “YouDg Folks’ Monthly,” is upon our table, full of pleasure , and nrnf**: f.n t.hn r.ln/n - for which if v; intended. Dialogues for schools aud ' other entertainments, a series of draw - ing lessons, etc. It contains 32 largo pages, and is no doubt the cheapest magazine for the price. One dollar per year in advance. For $1.50 wo will send The News and the Young Folks' Monthly both one year. All those who accept the above offer now will receive the Monthly the ballanoe of the year free, A specimen copy may be seen at this office. CHEAP! CHEAP! CHEAP' CHEAP!. Furniture at Hattel Bios, Goshen. Go and see it./ —All those that contemplate going to house-keeping this winter, will do well to call at Cowan's for their stoves, tinware, cutlery etc. —Gloves and mit.s at Hartman's cheaper tba> any place fn town. i —Smoke the '‘Regulator Cigar ’’ I For sale at Wolf k Letter's, five cents 1 a piece. —Starck A Sacks at Charpie & J Klucgels for $2,75 -per dozen

——— ——i—— ——■ DWIGHT-H. HAWKS, AT THE CORNER—DRUG if DIE OOHHEN, INDIANA, | , Kj>eps a full and complete stock of PURE DRUGS, PATEN MEDICINES, *AND DYE STUFFS, California Wines for Medicinal Purposes; FINE CARRIAGE PAINTS AND VARNISHES, ALSO A FULL OF BRISTLE BRUSHES, CAMELS HAIR STRIPERS, AND BLENDERS, A BEAUTIFUL VARIEIY OF CARRIAGE TRANS FERS 4@“Don t forget the plaoa—Corner Drug Store, Goshen. 36 3 n. P. X STAHLEY, —DEALER IN—FURNITURE UNDERTAKER' My- rooms may be fouod on Market Street, opposite the Post-office where . A LARGE SAOCK OF j GOOD FUFNITUBE. Embracing everything usually kept in such stores. I expect to keep such a class of goods and offer them at prices that will convince you that my store is the plaoe to buy. v fit . stock of Coffins, Burial (fases, &0., fee kept constantly on haHa, and nsviog a euod hearse, I am prepared to attend all funerals on short notice. Terms as reasonable as auy other establishment. I also have in connection a complete stock of WATCHES, CLOCKS AND JEWELT

Repairing done on short notice and all work warranted. lam also agent o

ABI S.VnffOliC . _ ' —DEALER IN— Dry Goods, Groceries, Boots dna Shoesf - - IIVT>IAPB A..

ADAM HARTMAN, oprietor of the TT. —] IT/ mrn. ee ti Feed duu Sale Stadle

Nappanee, - -• Ind. New Rigs, New Harness, And Good Horses. H.irs3s le my bar*illt ) 3 e tne best of care. Bam in rear of Hotel.

All kinds of Sewing 'Machines, and keep on hand different machine needles. Give me a “ before you ing elsewhe.

iFBOFLE’fDBiITOBE i You will find our DRUG STOCK COMPLETE IN EVERT DEPARTRMEN! ■with pure freßh J) R U G S! aud all the standard PATENT MEDICINES. ol lire day. —— STATIONERY! —aud— SCHOOL BOOKS! WHITE LEAD AND OILS BRUSHES, ■> 701 LET SOAPS, PERFUMERY* NOTIONS, TOBACCO and CIGARS, ALL AT LOW CASH PRICES Binkley & Cos

E. Me I) iNWEu Muuulaaurer and Dealer ic BOOTS ' SHOES LBATBFH Findings, li-tc.. also have on haDd a good so ok f CALF AND KIP BOOTS ‘ of my own make which I willM : . t The LowestFigurtn I will also manufacture to order ,i l kinds of work Bewed or pegged (SuursiHae all Work to give satisfaction. . airmg il-.n in § neat and workmanlike uuiim i . My shop is three doors north of 2 e Hatiiware store, wett side of Main street, Nappannoe, Ind. —NEW— ‘ RESTAURANT BAKERY, *. 4 JL 11 1 Nil | (, I keep constantly onhand a good su, - /ply of| BUEaU), PIES < CAKES. RUSKS, TOBACCO, CIGARS andCONFETIONA: V If you are in want of a warm or ; uneh, give me a oall. Oyster b, '. : can or dish. One door south of Binkley's drug store A. 8. CLEVKL I :v:> Paor. A. u iiobsb, P. wannkmi.it , I resident, scoretarv the (KEYSTONE MOTE:;, Benefit Association. INSURANCE—AT COST. $8 WILL Si CURE flf •: > Conditioned that the insured c. . y an annuel pjenaeum of $5,00 Im Three yea{s; theieafter two dollars annually during life, and a mortality assessment at the death of a member, acoording to age, n p r American experience, Assessment rates for tit 000 In insurance. Ago, Rate, Age, Rate, Ago, im <s 25 SSB 39 sll4 53~51 to 76 59 40 ’,87 63 156 27 60 41 9C 65 ICO 28 61 42 63 56 1 c 1 29 62 43 * 96 57 1 '.id 30 63 44 , 100 58 2 1 31 65 45 104 50 2: , 82 67 -46 108 60 2 : 33 69 47 112 61 2: i 34 71 48 118 62 2 - 35', 73 49 123 63 36. 75 50 130 64 •*, 37 *- IT 51 135 65 3• i 38 80 5’2& 142 60 $2,000 and $3,000 policies eo.. and three times the amouro of a SI,OOO policy, •■eriec* safety Assure Low rates of mortality oonsequcion great care in selection o li.-k Prompt (Payment oj f otw:es <7 antted. ®,The cost in this company i-one-lhird that of stock or s.o . I mutual companies, while its secu , greater, For general information, unrli tor agcncies,and trims to agon--dress 11. V VO UN trend Spy Cor, 7tli and Hamilton streets, AOeutown, For further information com- -i ■poilcrer and Yijhui anVcT>|j|ijy to VV. F 'll RlCH,..Agent. Nappanee, I. B. & . Time Cur- . THE ONLY LINK RUNNING p*s a. si a * I A i.ti i: S ' A H -PIIOM<J H 1 U A Q O —To— U ALII >1 <M4 I WITHOUT CIIANOE. —o TIME CARD.—On und nfter Am 1870. truins will leave Nappm.ee on the rjiftfj, as follows: y-. going ka#t. No. ft, Mail , No. IS, l.ocal I No. 1, Ex pro 88 J ' OOUfU w KMT. No. 8, Express... . .. •• l No 10, Mad; No. fl, Local i Express inline run dailv. A'-romnio tFiihis daily except Sunday. il. HUJJBON* Supt Ti'a l t Ohio i>.\ . U% . . U. WniTifMAN. Agt. Nuppiia