Saturday Evening Mail, Volume 7, Number 5, Terre Haute, Vigo County, 29 July 1876 — Page 3

THE MAIL

A PA«:R FOR THE PEOPLE.

•*A THROWING OLD SHOES. Probably very few of the thousands who throw old shoes alter bridal-parties a* they are leaving home know anything of the origin of the custom. Like almost all our common customs, its origin is ancient and can be traced to Bible times. It was then the custom for a brother of a childless man to marry his widow—at least, he had the refusal of her. If he chose to reject her tho ceremony was made public and consisted in her loosing bis shoe from his foot and spitting in his face. His Ktving up the snoe was a svmbol of bis abandoning all dominion over her and her spitting in bis face was an assertion of independence. There was an affair of this kind between Ruth and Boar. In some parts of the East it is a cnstom to carrry a slipper before a newly married couple as a token of the bride's subjection.

Tho custom of throwing the shoe is very oid in England and Scotland, the asual saying boing that it is thrown for luck, which is the idea in this country, but originally it meant a renunciation by the parents of authority over the child. It was formerly a custom among the Germans lor the bride, when she was conducted to her bed chamber, to take off her shoe and throw it among the gueste. Whoever got it. in the struggle to obtain it, received it as an omen that he or she would be happily married.

Train, in bis "History of the Isle of Man," has this:

"Ou

the bridegroom

leaving his house, it was customary to throw an old shoe after him, and in like manner an old shoe after the bride, in order to insure good luck to each respectively and if by stratagem either of the bride'b Bhoua could be taken off by any Inspector on her way fr»m church, it had to be ransomed by the bridegroom."

In Kent, England, after tho couplo have started on their tour, the single ladies are drawn up in one row, and the bachelors iu another. An old shoe is then thrown as far as possible, and the ladies run for it, the successful one being supposed to bo the first female to get married. She then tkrows the shoe at thq gentlemen, and the one who is hit by it is deemed to be the lirst wh^ will enter into wedlock. Generally it is considered tho older the shoe the better.

BE OF GOOD CHEFR

A man who acquires a habit of giving way to depression is on the road to ruin. When trouble comes uJon him, instead of rousing his energies to combat it, he weakens, and his faculties grow dull, and his judgment becomes obscured, and ho sinks in the slough of despair. And if anybody pulls him out by main force and places him safe 011 solid ground, ho andu there dejected and discouragod, and is pretty sure to waste the means of help which have been givon him. How different' is it with the man who takt-s a cheory view of life oven at its worst, and faces every ill with unyielding pluck He may be swept away by an overwhelming tido of misfortune, but he bravely struggles for tho shore, and Is ever ready to make the most ©f the help that may be given him. A cheerful, hopeful, courageous disposition is an invaluable trait of character, and should be assiduously cultivated.^ bhi GOING TO BEGIN OVER AOAIN.

A family in the country were to dine .lie minister and they had prepared a meal of unusual substance and succu lenee. The two boys, as is the country oustom on extraordinary occasions, were obliged to "wait." They convert--ed themselves into an Army of Observation, and from their seats on the settee they with some misgiving, watched the good tilings disappearing, before the devouring elements of a ministerial appetite. However, they flattered themselves that there was enough left till an incident occurred which filled them with tho wildest alarm. The preacher had invoked a blessing on sitting down, and upon finishing his dinner he bent bis head to return thanks. This last act of devotion had nevor before been witnessed bv the boys, and ono, nervously seizing the arm of the other, dolefully whispered: "By thunder, Johnny, they are going to begin over again 1"

OUTWARD DEMEANOR. 1 Much of the happiness of life depends 011 our outward demeanor. Wo have all experienced the charm of gentle and oourteous conduct, we have been drawn irreairttlblv towards those who are obliging, affab'lo, and syrayathetic In their demeanor. The friendly grasp, the warm welcome, the cheery tone, the enooura^ng word, the respectful manner, bear no small share in creating the joy ot' lito, while the austere tone, the stern rebuke, the sharp and acrid remark. the cold and indifferent manner, tho curt and disrespectful sir, the snpercilious and scornful boaring are responsible for more of unman distress, despair and woo than their transient natures might seem to warrant.

USES OF SALT. fig''

The Journal of Health thus sums up so tut) of the uses of salt: "It will euro sick headache, make the butter come, make cream freeze, take ink-stains out of closh of any kind, kill wens, kill worms, make the ground cool so that it

will produce vomiting or stop it, as you like, and many other things too numerous to mention. All pure salt will do this to a certain degree, but sea salt is the most effectual in its action."

5 TO COOK PEAS, Peas are cooked in French kitchens without water. Put into a very nice with a good pleoe of 01

CWben

jutter,

saucepan, according in aise to the quantity of peas. Put two or three lettuce leaves over the top, cover and set on tne back of the range, where they muatoook very slowly until tender then remove the lettuce and serve. If peas are cooked with water they must boil, but let there be only lust sufficient water to cook them, to which add a bit of soda the ilia of a

tender do not drain them

salt and add three or four spoonfuls of rich cream, though butter will do.

THO first half of 1878 tt ROT# ly gave us time to oorrect the habit of writing 6 instead of# at the Mid of the date line. Another Half year off the

company with yon—but at tSL rate may as well be getting ready to step down ottt of your chariot, —[Chicago

A aam man without the capacity for intellectual eqtov mentals poor as th* most hamble laborer who lives under the shadow of palaces.

A BJUDAL GIFT.

Joseph Joalin, of Hultney, Vt., gave his daughter on the day of her marriage the following "words of wisdom" which will do for every girl:

Never talk at but to each other. Never both manifest anger at the same time.

Never speak loudly or boisterously to each other. Never reprove each other in the presence of others. 4

Never find fault or fret sbout what cannot bo helped. Never lind fault or fret at what can be helped.

Never repeat an order or request when understood! Neglect everybody else rather than each other.

Never make a romark at tho other'B expense. Love the Lord and serve Him faithfully all the days of thy life. ,,t

A POLITICIAN received two telegrams, one from a committee stating the result of an election aud the other from a friend with the intelligence, that bis (the friend's) wife had twins the night before. He answered both, but mixod tho addresses so that the happy father was surprised when be was handed a dispatch saying, "Let the good work go on," while the committee pondered in vain over a piece of paper which said the writer hoped mother and children were doing well. is

To remove smoke and dust from wall paper rub it earefully with a soft cloth and plenty of dry bran or Indian moal.

[From the Missouri Republican (St. Louis).] A REMARKABLE PROFESSIONAL SUCCESS.

Among the notable professional men of this country who have achieved extraordinary success is Dr. R. V. Pierce, of Buffalo, N. Y. Tho prominence which he has attained has been reached through strictly legitimate means, and, so far, therefore, he deserves the enviable reputation which he enjoys. This large measure of success is the result of a thorough and careful preparation for bis calling, and extensive reading during along and unusually large practice, which have enabled him to gain high commendation, oven from his professional brethren. Devoting his attention to certain specialties of the science be has so carefully investigated, ho has been rewarded in a remarkable degroe. In these specialties, he has become a recognized leader. Not a few of the remedies prescribed by him have, it is said, been adopted and prescribed bjphysicians in their private practice. His pamphlets and larger works have been received as useful contributions to medical knowledge. He lias recently added another, and perhaps more important work, because#of" more general application, to the list of his published writings. This book, entitled'"The People's Common Sense Medical Adviser," is designgenoral circulation. Dr. Pierce has received acknowledgments and honors from many sources, and especially scientific degrees from two of the tirst medical institutions in.the land.

CANDY.

HOME-MADE CANDLES

11II II Fine Mixtures, pat up in VJAMJw A Fancy Boxes, suitable for Present*. A Specialty. 8. R. BAKER A CO P. O. Lobby, Terre-Hante, Ind.

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ITY TREASURER'S SALE. BY VIRTUE of a precept Issued by order the Com 111 ou Council of the City of T« rrs Haute, Vl«« county, Indiana, in 'avor of C. N. Deniorest, contractor, and

against

Josiah 8taver, for an assessment

made upon the Realty nereinafterdesaribed for work done by said contractor lu Im-

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roving Eleventh street (llth street) from street to Chestnut street, by grading and graveling the same: which said precept Is to me directed by the Mayor of said cit-v, and duly atu^sted by the Clerk of said city under the corporate seal thereof. J, John Paddock, Treasurer of said city, on Monday, the 1-itn day of August. 1870. at the door of the City Court Rooms of said city, between the hours of 9 o'clock a. m, and 4 o'clock p.m.of said day, will offer for sale at PUBLIC AUCTION, tho following described Realty, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay such assessment with costsaod charges, to-wlt: I«t No. ninetysix (Otf) in Chauncey Roses's subdivision «f forty-seven and 32-100 (-17 32-100) acres in the Citj of Terre Haute, and in the County aud Htnto aforesaid.

Witness my hand and seal this 21st day of July, 1876. (SKAL.j JOHN PADDOCKLTreasurer

V/To

ULX RK/ireasurer, City of Terre Haute.

ITY TREASURER'S NOTICE JbioESM AN or wh«in it may coucem: Whereas, on 82nd day of July, 1375, by order of the Common Council of the city of Terre Haute, th« City Engineer ot sald citv maoe an *»*tlmate of monies due to N. J. Dldrlsh, contractor, with said city for the work 01 the sidewalks ou llth stiwt, between Main aud Oblostreets, by curbing tho saint with oak lurab.r, which work has been done by said contrsctor as contracted, and in puraunnce of said estimate, an as•p«Hra«nt was made upon the following described lot to-wit. Lot No. ono hundred aud Ave (105) in Rose's subdivision fortyfour acres and two rods (4J a and 2 r) in said city, belonging to Louisa W. Hmsmao, and

Whereas, on tho Seventh (7th) day of July, 1878, said Common Council ordered that a preccpt issue to the uudersigned treasurer of said city ior tho collection of said assessment, which pn*ecpt is now In the hands of said treasurer, and

Whereas, the sum of six (W) dollars Is now due upon said estimate lrom said Louisa W. Hoesman on said lot, and

Whereas, said Louisa W. Hoesman is a non-resident of the City of T»rre Haute. Now if the amonttt due as aforesaid upon

same by levy and sale ot said lot Witness my hand and seal this 22nd daj of July, 1876. [skaiI] JOHN PADDOCK, Treasurer, (St) City of Terra Haute.

R. AT. Tonic Elixir and Liquid Extract of Beef.

Bf ItlomraewM cured by *«1ng M. -4k T. Tonic Elixir and IHIpstlsa Liquid Extract of Be f. are "tired by using I, 4k T. Tonic Elixir and

Liquid Kxttaet of Besf,

PU|I whether brought on hy natural causes or Um nse of Injurious toedldoss. res—lo »l——rtsrs cured by aOng 4k t.

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THE AMERICAN PEOPLE

introduction of Orbkn's AVOUST Flowex we believe there is no case of Dyspepsia that oannst be immediately relieved. 80,000 dosan sold last year without one case of failure reported. Oo to

your Druggist and get a Sample Bottle od try jt. Two doses will Regular size 75 cent".

for 10 cents and rolieve you,

not return, uutii the disease is contracted again. This has made It an accepted remedy, and trusted specific, for the Fever and Ague of tho WcA, and tho Chills aud Fever or the South.

Ayer*s Ague Cure eradicates the noxious poison from the system, and leaves the patient as well as before the attack. It thoroughly expels the disease, so that no Liver Complaints, Rheumatism, Neuralgia, Dysentery or Debility follows the cure. Indeed, where Disorders of the Liver and Bowels have occurred from Miasmatic Poison, it removes the cause of them and they disappear. Notonly is it an effectual euro, but, if taken occasionally by patients ex1oed to malaria, it will expel the poison and protect them from attack. Travellers and temporary residents in Fever and Ague localities are thus enabled to defy the disease. The General Debilit which is so apt to ensue from continued exposure to Malaria, has no speeiiier remedy.

For Liver complaints, it is an excellent remedy. PREPARKD BY 1K.

TERRE HAUTte SATURDAY lifAl±r

people In tke world suffer as muoh^ Dya

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with Dyspepsia as Amerioans. Although'' years of experience in medicine had ftUled to accomplish a certain and sure' remedy for this disesse snd its eflhots, such as Sour Stomach, Heart*born, Wa-ter-brash, Sick Hesdaohe, Coetivenesa,

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if you do not And this medicine at one drug store, call at another, and if It Is not on salei* your place, have yoor Onogglst order lVor send direct 10 as.

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rare pr«v«ntlve la all dl»ea*ea crowing out of a dUordered liver. Tbnwe who trjr tnara are wild with delight over tholr apeedy lelcaie from aufferiug.

It afTonli me rreat plei»nr« to add rov tottlmonjr for the b»ns(lt 1 bate received from Hainan'* Ague and Liver Pad. Tor over twenty ycura I haveendured the horror* growln» out of a torpid liver and dvipepala accompanied with violent headache, eto. Within a few weeka aft nalajt tho Pad all endtired 111* left mo and ArprriT* Kmtosrdthoaelong

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NOTE.—Consumers

will consult their

INTEREST by bearing in mind that a large proportion or tho article sold as PURL WHITE LEAD is adulterated to the extent of from 50 to 90 percent and much of it does not contain a particle of Lead.

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COMPANY,

Manufacturers of Artificial Stone and Power Pressed Hydraulic Cement, 3 DRAIN AND SEWER' PIPE, from 4 iucliett to 80 inches inclusive. Also 8ton© for Building rontm Window Cups, of different designs, Window Mils Hey Stones and House Trimmings complete Horse Blocks, ot fancy designs. Beautiful Stone Vases, Fou ntaln Basins, of pain and ornamental designs Well urbing, Stone Sinks, Filters. Copelngand Posts, lor cemetery lots, Stone Bases, for monuments, Paving Stone. 4fce~ Ac^ at greatly reduced prices. All Fancy and Ornamental Work aft about oue-l&alf tke price of natural stone.

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J. B. JOHNSON

Tenders his profes-

slonal services to the clt-« izens of Terre Haute aud vicinity in the practice of his profession. Having had fourteen years successful practice in the treatment of all tho varl ous diseases of the eye, both acute and chronic, he feels satisfied that he can give full satisfaction to all who are suffering with any of the various diseases of tho teye, by the shortest, surest and i»fest practice now known to the medical world. Having 'iscover-d means by which all granulations or morbid deposits of bad flesh can be removed without doing the healthy or normal parts any injury, and having made a specialty of all chronic diseases Incldeut to this climate, hopes to share apart of tne public patronage. Consultations and examinations free. Office at residence ou east Main, between 13th and 14th streets. P. O. Box 241.

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TREATED

Internally by means of the Pills and Elixer—alternating one with the other according to Directions. To effect a permanent cure, the Pills and Elixer must be used in conjunction with the Liniment. 1

Neuralgia, Nervous Prostration. Nervous Weakness, Paralysis, Softening of the Brain, Chorea, and all WE A.KNESSES caused by the LOSS OF NERVE POWER cured by use of .,rv

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