The Lewisville Democrat, Volume 1, Number 14, Lewisville, Henry County, 28 February 1878 — Page 4

Many fsrraers are now c-n -:::. red

SUsrar his king. . T omler -who the Democrats nominated for township officers. Javn't heard cf any jet. The trpI-2 of eonersallcn at ? re-er.t

Is tie murder txijil now la prcgresa s.t ' .Biishville. Lewis Dalrimple vrill be a candidate! fccfor Democratic convention for the i nomination for sheriff. I

ana old. After many congratulations to

Benton the party repaired to the dimes room where prepared was one of the finest suppers eve? beheld. While one party was eating the remaitdng portion of the largo crowd Amused themselves ia many ays appropriate to .the occasion. In thia style they continued until over oho hundred vanished hunger with the many good thing spread before them. Benton extended hi a hospitality to all in .1 commendable manner, and I am sure all erjojed themselves well. The opiu-

Charley Shales started on the 20th to lJf aas Prevai'e1 among many that the state of Texn. tn ml-,-, hi WW Ecnton wa llkely to become a con firm -

Perrv, who has gone befor. Glory, hal-! bacheIor' a3 he ha Pass that 11-if.!,-,;,,!, "' o-l Of a man s age which goes far to

The Democracy of Centre root in convention at Centre school L..u-e on-tho 16:h, but we arc unable to give the proceedings of the meeting.

The neck chawinz at Moses Eecl Iit ! invited him to take part in the plays,

week was a success. More pirla than I n b" overpersnasion he was forced in-

goe-3 ur to

prove that he has a heart invulnerable to the wining ways of the fair sex, and impervious to tjie dart of cupid'a arrow?. But notwithstanding all cf. those tinf.i-

vorable appearances, the young ladies 1: . - i i - . . ,

boys for once.

CoSSOESSEClt.

to rants. Once ia their company, they

. laid se;e to his heart ia all the ways Strangling Station. known to the art of captivating the unI "iy Trark, eo'irg my brave lad. j wary, but with what effect I will leave "I'-.;cUicart never woo fair lady." ! you to judge by the remark made by a

ia. i y ia which she declared that he look-

7 verv friend-

Jtf 'at., r.d therig'.t hand of fellow- i e'! Iv3 .years -VOiIner after passing

turouga tas trying ordeal. Hoping his

bLf - la i.erv in cr J-:r.

M. Straughn received a valentine from some fair one who after a minute description of the fatal result of cuipid's dart, sends her complements, in which the whole family, joins including the sorrel dog. Mr. William Butler and family have removed to Westland, Hancock county, where Mr. Butler has purchased a farm. We regret his departure from our midst as he was a good and valued citizen. May success attend him. St. Valentines day was observed by the elite of our city to the entire satifacof all concerned. Numerous were the missives that were sent and received containing the old story of cupid's devotion, trial and triumph. John L. Starr now sccupies Mr. Eat. ler's late residence, and the old man eloquent thinks if his financial theories

were adopted by the govcrment, the

pathway through life may be strewn

with fragrant flower., we leave his course to be decided by his own calm judgment, Mack.

Detroit Commercial Advertiser. Home and Darlings. Longfellow never wrote more truthful or touching poetry than that inspired poem entitled "liesignation:" "There is no flock, however watched find tcmbvl. But one dea.1 lamb is there; There ia no tireiue, howso'er defended, Bat has oik' vacant chair. "The air is full ol farewells to the dyings And mournings for tho dead: Tlie heart of Ka !.!, for her children crying, Will not be comfoned What family ig there which doe3 not find its complement in one or more who dwell on the hither side of the river amid tlie glory ineffable? What family is there that holds not a broken harp,

tlie string of which was once swept by

country would soon be out cf debt and 1 littfe lingers, now cold and puU le

en the high road to prosperity. A new -m migration society is talked of under the leadership of Corner & Vickery. Ero. Comer says he is for Kansas or bust, as soon as his contract ,f ditching is ended. He proposes to go west and grow up with the country,

but whose hearts now make music and

melody ir. the heavenly choir? We know that "it is well with the child." But that does not fill tho yoid. We know that the Father does all things well, but there is ? river that separates the pet and the idol and joy of the household from us, and we know that it

Will Allison is seeking fame in the re- j will never be crossed from the hither iicwned tonsorial art and is prepared to side- The silver chord has been snapgive a clean shave to Ins numerous pi- ped, and it will never be reunited on trons for a dime. Meanwhile the old ! this side. Put away, sacredly, the little man eloquent re-gales the customers with : remembrances; they will never more be politics, finances, &c, but never men- j called for. Tears are the gift which TMona hy rusj, hair erst, dry I'-cp-xm, love bestows upon the memory of the . warm bath or cosmetic once, for he j absent, and they avail to keep the heart knows tha size of our pecuniary repons- s from suiTocatioa. - -ibiiity. J How Pierpont must have suffered be

fore ha gave voice to that sad refrain: 'I can not n-.akc him dead! 11 is fnir, sii-hiny head Is ever i.' tiii iiu;,- round my study chair; Y- ' when iuv eyes, now U;fl V"ith tears, I turn to him, Tha vMvh vanishes he is not there! 'I walk my parlor floor. An !, t!i:i;ir!i the open door, I heara foot fa'. I on the chamber stair, I stepping toward the hall To K'ivc the buy a call ; And then bethink me that he is not there! Well, well! It is far tome good purpose that the little human angola of the household come and go. God knows all about it; we do net.

Shiner still holds the old stand

Tiiereneis prepared to iurnish anything from a booljack to a locomotive

on s-hort notice. The above named rent I

got a little on his ear at Nona de Plume ! for a paragraph which recently appeared I

in the columns of the Democrat and proceeded to enlighten him (Plume) as to his ancestry on the maternal side. As no harm was intended by Plume, he fondly hepes to get a rest in future feom the biting blasts of shch rek-ntless criticisms. Rest, poor nurselina;, ia thy early grave. Oe,krvee.

fllacli Swamp Items. The week opens ith news above par, an d every one ittqtti ring for the Democrat. With us black swamp f. lks it either rains or snows and sometimes both at once. Oit what, what a ullema. I did not go to jH.'st her o:i a certain fmbjoct. it wai C drive th.jso turkeys home from tiie wood. Ah the stubborn turks. , Bert Walters says notwithstanding the weather is continually changing from bad to worse, the owls keep their frightful boo-hovtng. The pesky critters. Benton Victery's newly married cousin is down to Iinsh on a wedding tour visiting relations and friends. We hope the young couple will become favorably impressed with Rash, and her people. It is reported that Dave Forte, the famous sheeptrader, is mat u rein g arrangrncrita for transfering his entire business operations to Pittsburg, Pa, wis ero he is to be engaged as commission salesman of live stock. Don't go Dave, there is plenty of cheap thee p. We understand Fosy township Fayette county, is at present enjoying quite a sensation, created by a school teacher flogging some halfdozcn rcfactory pupils in such a graceful manner as to cause a mighty rebll ion in the district, Lewis Ivemraerbeir commander in chief of the rebellion forct-s, Hos Spencer and Hetrie acting as his staffofficera, Sawyer John the opposite faction Twice have those gallant warriors marshaled their forces in battle array. But thus far nothing serious has ocenred except a general war cfwerds and a frightful brandishing of weapons, such as old rusty butcher knives and hickory dub, though the capture of Kars is confidently expected. Should this war assume any important phases we will make a careful report of it in our ext. The greatest surprise party of the season was at Be d ton Victery's on Saturday evening, the 16th, by Lis relatives find friscl, in honor of his birthday. At an t-arly hour the party assembled in large number?, comprising both younj

Zion,s Herald thinks that a "hope" which does not prompt a man to pay his debts in this world, is too unsubstantial a foundation to depend upon lor future security. Therein it isn't far out ot the way. .Mora! rectitude ia the best evieence, if not the surest means of practical salvation.

A patriotic man ia Kennebunk, Me, has painted his house and bar a from foundation to roof with alternate bands of red, white and bine. At each corner of tho house is a huge Union Jack about seven feet wide, and the chimneys are

painted with the national colors and studded with stars.

rOoii'b Ecad Mils!

Oi it yon d yoa will find oil &at

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Boss Groeerymaii

IN LEWISVILLE

Hs kwpi eocfftanily q hind rtrjthiag tuiiy kpt in a

FIRST CLASS GROCERY!

Is rrj so&fUtm, wpJi pritwa that

Defn Competition !

aibouM S9 his itgek of nw

At Feter Cooper's proposed institute, near Spartanburg, S. C, tuition and all except board will be free to any girl over fourteen. Mr Cooper hopes that the instituatlon "may do something toward ending old feuds and cementing the Un-

They have what is called a raining tree in the island of Tierro, one of the Canaries. It never rains there, but these trees are always surrounded by low-lying clouds of mist, and their leaves gather the moisture, which constantly drip-i from them into reservoirs prepared to catch it; these are never dry.

Wire ropes for mines, elevators and tho transmission of power are now being rnada of the comparatively r.ew alloy, phosphor bronze." These ropes are said to retain their pliability after long use, and to resist the action of the corrosive waters found in mines.

It 13 over two hundred yeara since the witchcraft delusion ceased to exist in this country, but it still prevails ia form: parts of rural England. In the Yillage of Long Compton it is quite demonstrative, and several poor old women are said to be under suspicion.

It is said that the pain caused by tha fling of a horse:ilj may be instantly alleviated, and the swbiliug which often accompanies it speedily reduced, by simbiy rubbing tha injured part with

jthe juice of an onian.

The very Latest PaHarat

AFPSOVID FSODUCS !

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A newspaper dcroted to the interests of

THE FARMER,

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DONE TO

J Jf?S -fit

I tv ca hand tome cf the best

FRENCH CALFtO Kf? EC3T8 which I will effer t eosl for the next thirty day. Call and ue bsfore purchasing fcUewhere. Iip&iring done to ordrr at low prices.

PHIL. OXIHGEH.

Fasliionablo Barber

AND UAIIt-DRESSEB,

Ia block opposite tha Etgle Hou.

THE PATE05A0E OF THE FC3LIC IS REQUESTED. ; mi. 3. 1VIUS0IT,

General Blacksmith. Will l-t feu ad at his SHOP OX NOP.TH IT F.ST rJTEZET, Second door froaeorcsr, LewLj?il!,Ind. rjJCFjS TO fCIT IB TIMIS. EAGJLB HOTEL! JESSE SANDERS, Proprietor.

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CAMBiilDVE CITY, I!tD. - Jrry N a g - r r i. li- it tti'L:i an, e work cheaper and letcr ihan h er bft-n do.-se in t.i.. t.-rr,- rv l f -. if:. .-,le " ..i ! " il 5 -a g:- i..:a u.. ... I., j si,...; fc.ewherj.

LSTISVIXI.St.,I2-rDlA2?A

Merchant Tailor,

And agent for ti

SINGER SEWIIIO MACIiuZ,

JOS IIEXEY COUNTY.

My long experienc and repstaioa ia

cutting warra::

ma m ao.iciurg t:.

All ths secern modaiioaa cf a

("j'i le found t tli Lout'. rviii e of tho

prt

patronags genUemea thronghout th

country who dealt 9 elegant garaiBt. I keep up with the times in e?ery particular and give special attention to ti cutting dopartEent and nam at iiilfa. ion in t 'A case?. lrsons desiring tha eld Siscd&rd Singer Sewing Machine, the btt of .!, can always tod thra on eihib:tic-n at my place of businsaa. Neadiea aadiatr at'.achmnta ktpt for 3. W. 'YZLLQTfS, Lewifvili, 10.

Greenbacks For Bond Holders Greenbacks For Gold Gamblers ! Greenbacks For National Bankers! Greenbacks For th Facp!: Greenbacks For All rsrpetwtt For which money i uad ir,tercb&r gibln at par with gold Red siiver.in a sufScisnl quantity as to promr-te industry, invito ii'Cration, and lope tfco reourccs the country, is what iLo CINCINNATI ENQUIRER Cla'n'd is the "r.ly remedy for tho ills hn. ught upon the i-oantry by Lffis!tioti a:. 1 Laws, en; for the berieiit tif monk-d t.'l.-.4, an 1 tha ipesfciou cf L.iior end In -3 usury. tloArni;;ont Credit :m::r.?oar Das la for the t-eneai of tho w.u:;y, lot ibm ai:.e C'ri-ilit

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Democratic in Politics, Independent in Beiigion and Neutral in nothing.

Is not excelled by anj country paper in the State. Its market reports are reliable and its

IS CCLICIT1D.

For the bsisoSt of th People who tso ; taia the iioreruE-tct. : Daily Sruieer. per year, $12 M j Wet-kiy Euntiirer, por vst 1 13 ; Fr-ea cf j-c. :tti. J Ecsd for Spociaea ccpioo 1 riSiJJll'fhCAT, Psl-lliharK, i ' Ciceicaott, Ciis.

liS . sVtiauafi.il t.l it fell

CiTztt of Wiiliit tt.oats. !

UWISVILLB, IK 11 li W A. SMITH SHOP!

yty vvy

For a first cJsjs

Jol) of Smithing, You caanot do better tk&a pttronio WRIGHT & GO'S SHOPS.

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Chosen with a view to please, interest and instruct the people.

We have airat class Wood Workman, and can furnish New Vehicles or repair old Wagons or Buggits oa short cotico and in good at via

Work all Warrastaa U Ciro Gooi Satisfaction.

Give na a tr 11 and you will find that these Shop are tha pl&9 to jet gc-cd eubstantial work.

Fright & Co.,

LEWI3TILLE, IND

"PAN-HAN P LB ROUT-" COi'MStSD TI3 CA K 1 SHI & Wmn TSiis; e"tt a 5uy n 1ST?.

Trip Tivsetg beftt er-isricy vhe esra. btata 3 d;Ck.-j!it e-f tea per ceni. froiu rf ciar r!. CUING EArif!

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GOING WEST.

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tr. I.OKr'sp't.. (7 40pm 7 43pm -, lla illiM Ar. 111. Siato. Line 10 40 10 40 to t 09 l.v. I-og'spor 4 i.s ft us '3 li if At. Chicago. . 'S 33 30 7 0 ISO

t Daily, f Dailr txefift Stirii2aTt Tralao do not stop where time i ottittteil. Puliman Dra-wiasr Room mi siecpiaf Cam run through tl Indianapos ana fct. wifhoatci.erifre.. 1'nltman Umwini Koom'and Sleeping Cats run throe from ciilearo. Coltinitiua nni Ciofinnati, ani I rem Inihanapoifa to Fit-barg tiii;adeHt!ia snH Kevr Ttork. with ciu.-a ooo acctioaa tor Bultuuore sail "sh!ii(fien Citr. Ve. .L. O'CBIEH, Gen. Pas. A Tiaaot A at

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