m gttifovti Home and Around. III'XTIXGDON AX I> BROAD Tot* 11.8, —WIKTER AUKAXIIEMEXT. —TIME TABLE.—Accom modation Train leaves Saxton at 7.35 a. m., and arrives at Huntingdon, at 9.30 a.m.'; leaves Hunt ingdon at 4.40 p. in., and arrives at Saxton at 6.38 p. m. Mail Train loaves Mt. Dallas at 1.00 p. in., ar rives at Huntingdon at 4 17 p. in.; leaves Hunt ingdon at 7.50 a. m., and arrives at Ml. Dallas at 11 05 a. m. THE LABORER IS WORTHY OF HIS HIKE.—XOW that the good fight has been fought, we feel justified in appeal ing to our friends who are in arrears to pay up. We are always at much ex pense during political campaigns, and invariably come out of them with deple ted pockets. We owe some debts which must be paid. Will those who owe us respond to this appeal ? Come and set tle, at any rate. This is the last dun we shall print. Our accounts must be settled, and we shall make out bills for all unsettled accounts and place them in the hands of an officer for col lection. We shall do this with great reluctance, but it must he done, if kind words are of no avail. FLAG PRESENTATION.— On Friday. Oct. 4, a large concourse of the sterling' Democracy of Southampton tp., assem bled at Adams' Mills, for the purpose of receiving a flag which was to be pre sented to Southampton by the Demo crats of Bedford borough. The meet ing was organized by the appointment of David Rowland as President; Adam Fetter, Mr. Rose, Ed. Northeraft,Thos. Lawhead, David Howsare, James Col lins, Denton Stevens, Thos. Conrad, David Walter, and James Elder, Vice Presidents; and Hez. Barkman, John Barnes, Sol. Wilkerson, Asa Howsare, Michael Northeraft, Thos. Trail, Sam uel Jay, John Kennard, Joshua Hows are, Daniel Miller, Owen Ash and Phil. Barkman, Secretaries. A beautiful silk flag, bearing the inscription, "Southampton," in gilt letters, was then presented to the Democrats of Southampton, by O. E. Shannon, Esq., in behalf of the Democrats of Bedford borough, in an appropriate address.— J. W. Dickerson, Esq., in a neat speech, received the flag, after which it was placed in the custody of 31 r. Michael Mills, the oldest Democrat in the town ship. (Mr. Mills has voted 62 times at the Southampton polls, and his ballot was always the Democratic ticket.) The meeting was also addressed by E. F. Kerr, Esq. After the speeches the meeting adjourned with the best of fcel ing. Tin: TEACHERS' COUNTY INSTITUTE will meet in Bedford, Monday, Oct. 21, and continue five days. Several lectur ers from abroad are expected. Hon. J. P. Wiekershani, State Supt. C. S., will deliver a free lecture in the Court House, on Wednesday evening, Oct. 23. The singing class of the Co. Nor mal School, will give a Concert on Tuesday night. The music will con sist of solos, duets, quartets, choruses, Ac. Closing exercises, of the Normal School, on Friday night, in the Court House. The exercises will consist of Orations, Recitations, Select Reading, Essays, Music, Ac. Tickets to concert, or closing exercises, 2-3 cts. Music.—Prof. John Plaszyk, ofHar risburg, will visit Bedford, this week, for the pur{>ose of tuning pianos. He will remain but a few days. Persons desiring to have their pianos put in tune, are requested to leave their or ders at the "Bedford House," or at the Hardware Store of Hartley A 3letzger. EPISCOPAL SERVICES. —During the fall and winter there will be services and preaching every Sabbath morning and evening, except the last Sabbath in the month. 3lorning Service at 11 o'clock—Evening, half past six. Seats free and all are welcome. Sunday School at halfppst 9 A. 31. TIIE poor fellows who have just re turned, all torn and tattered, from the cold bleak bluffs of Salt River, would do well to call at Farquhar's and get a good suit of clothes. Price: satinet suits, $lO,OO ; Cassimere suits, from 810 to $2O ; Very best, 825. f CLASSICAL SCHOOL.— The Bedford Classical School, formerly the Rev. John Lyon's, is expected to re-open on 3londay, the 4th of November, at tlie close of the Normal School. Further particulars in our next. GOOD NEWS. —Berkstresser A co. sell none but the best quality of ready made clothing, piece goods, bats, gents' furnishing goods, Ac., at prices to suit all. Give them a call. DEDICATION. —The Methodist E piscopal Church, built near the resi dence of 3lr. Samuel Elliott, in Cum berland Valley township, will be dedi cated on the 27th day of October, 1867. TRIBUTE OF RESPECT.— The follow ing resolutions were passed at a regular nieetingjof Bedford Lodge, No. 148 I. O. of G. T., held Monday Evening. Oct. 7, 1867. Whereas, God, in his inscrutable wis dom, has removed by death one of our number, brother JOSEPH GIBSON, Jlesotved, That we bow submissively to the dark and mysterious Providence which has taken one so early in life from our midst; that we sincerely regret our loss, and deeply sympathize with tiie bereaved relatives, and pray that the God of all consolation may stand by them in this the hour of their severe trial. Resolved, That as a token of respect for our deceased brother, the members of this lodge wear a badge of mourn ing on the right arm for twenty days. Resolved, That a copy of these resolu tions be transmitted to the family of our deceased brother, that they be entered on the journal of the lodge, and pub lished in the BEDFORD GAZETTE, Bed foffl Inquirer aud Monthly Circular. TIIE FAIR.—A WARD OF PREMIUMS, —The following premiums have been awarded by the respective committees! Grain. To Fred Ostcr for best bushel of white wheat, $1; Gideon D Trout for best bus. red wheat 1, 00; Jacob Croyle best bus. 1 of rye. 1 00; Do. buckwheat, 1 00; Do. oats 1 00; Taylor & Mowry best display of corn 1 00. The exhibition of grain was not large but was of an extra qual ity, showing that our county stands hfgh as a grain growing county. C it tie. To John S Sprout best bull over 3 years old $1 00; Do. Jonathan Bowser 2nd best bull, the Agriculturist 1 yr. Reuben Smith best bull between 1 and 2yrs., Agriculturist 1 year; F F Jami son, best bull under 1 year Agricultur ist 1 year; F L Jamison, best cow, >' 1 00; Till yons, 2nd best cow, Agriculturist 1 year; Reuben Smith, best heifer be tween 2 and 3 yrs. old, $200; Jus. Ling, best cow under 2 yrs. old, Agriculturist 1 year. Asa silvers exhibited a cow and calf of the short-horned Durham, a line specimen. Quite a number of good cattle were exhibited showing great improvement in the cattle of our coun ty. Sheep. Fred. Oster, best south down buck, 1 .-?2 00; Fred. Naugle, best Irish buck, Agriculturist 1 year. But few were ex hibited and they showed marks of good stock. Swine.. John Anderson, best Chester white boar, $4 00; Dan'l Defibaugh, 2 best Suffolk boar, 2 00; J J Shoemaker, best pen of "hogs 2 00; John Little, best sow and pigs, 2 00; Chas. Harris, best pair j of pigs under 8 months, 2 00; Daniel Shannon, 1 pig 4 months old, 1 00. In addition to the above, a number of fine ■ specimens were exhibited which de- ; served special notice and the commit-, tee regret that they cannot award a premium. Poultry. John Horn, 1 coop best Jersey blue, $1 00; Wm. Cook, best shanghai, 1 00; Jas. Arnold, 2nd best shanghai, 50; Thos. M Lynch, best bramaputrachick ens, 1 (id; Vaenael Brengle, best game chickens, 1 00; Geo. C. Stifiler, 2nd best game chickens, 50; Oliver S M'Mullin, best Poland chickens, 1 DO; Geo. C Stii tler, best wild turkey, 1 00; Frank Crawford, best lot geese, 1 00; Jacob Barnhart, best lot of ducks, 1 00; llenry Dorsey, 2nd best lot of ducks, 50; Chas. Gubenotter, best lot pigeons, 1 00; J M Gephart, best coop bantams, 1 00; Win j Cook, 2nd best bantams, •"><>; Jas. Ling, 1 coop chickens, 1 00. The display of! poultry was quite large, showing that j considerable attention has been paid to the raising of them, particularly the game, Jersey blue, shanghai, poland, Bra mas and the bantams which were very fine. Garden Products. John McGinnis, best tomatoes, 50c; J R Durborrovv, best onions, 50c; Mrs. i Sam'l Smith, best red beets, 50c; Dan'l. Barley, best cabbage, 50e; Joseph S Deihl, test bus. potatoes, 1 00; David Barnhart, best sweet potatoes, 1 00; John McGinnis, best carrots, 50c; Do. best lima beans 50c; Sam'l Harmon, best radishes, 50c; Hy. Dorsey, best dried beans, 50c; Maj. D. Washabaugh, i best squashes 50c; Jas. B Farquhar, best celery, 50c; John McGinnis, best dis play, of vegetables, 1 00; Henry Woods, tine display of vegetables, 1 00; J R Durborrow, best display of übbard squash, 100; Wm Bowles Jr., best dis play of acorn pumpkin, 25c; Philip Keys, best display sweet potato pump kin, 50c; Harry Minnich, second best übbard squash, 50c; Mrs. Sa'l Smith, best frenen squash, 100; Fred. Oster, 2nd best freneh squash, 50c; Geo. C Stitfl >r, best potato pumpkin, 50c; Ja cob Croyle, best display of cow pump kin, 25c. In addition to the foregoing list there were other displays of garden vegetables that were creditable to toe persons who produced them and giving evidence that on the score of cultiva tion and taste, our county is not sur passed by any in the State. Fruits. SS Diehl, best bus. apples, 1 00; Hy. Barley, 2nd best bus. apples, 50c; David F Maun, best peck vaudevers, sf>.-; Si mon Naus, best pears, 1 00; 3laj. Wash abaugh, 2nd best pairs, 50c; Tlios. Lynch, largest variety of pears 1 Of); 3laj. Washabaugh 2nd largest variety of pears 50c; Thos. Lynch, largest and best variety of apples (56 varieties) 1 00; Win. England, best basket peaches, 1 00; Thos. Lynch, best display of na tive grapes, 1 00; D Washabaugh, 2nd best display of native grapes, 50c; D Washabaugh best display of foreign grapes, 100. Fruits Continued. J R Jordan best peck quinces, 50c; R Montgomery, best bus. seckel pears, 100; fine apples were also exhibited by Dan'l Walter, Henry Dorsey and Jacob Croyle. This department of the exhi bition was the admiration of all, and the regret of the committee is that ali could not be awarded premiums. Flowers. 3lrs Rob't Fyan, finest display of house plants, 1 00; Thos. Lynch, second best display of house plants, 50c; John 3lcGinnis, third best display of house plants, s<>c; 3lrs Alex. Jving, handsom est boquet, 50c; 3lrs Isabella Smith, second best boquet 50c; two elegant boquets were also exhibited by 3liss Sallie Shannon. Many other displays were almost equal to thosecontained in the above list and deserve special no tice if room permitted it. Preserves oe. This branch was well rpresented. showing that our mechanics fully under stand their business and are awake to their interest. Smith Work. Wm Spidle Best Horseshoes, $100; Jonathan Bright bill, Best Horse shoe nails, 50c; Win Cook, Best display of smith work, 2 00. The exhibition in this department was creditable, and the work was pronounced the best that was ever displayed in our county. Photographs, Ambrotypes, &c. Thomas It Gettys best display of photo graphs, £2 00; same best anibrotypes, 1 00. The committee would call atten. tion to the first class pictures of different artists simply for display not for prem iums. Manufacture Mrs Dr Douglass, best quilt, 82 50; A J Hansom, second best quilt, 2 (J!); same, third best quilt, 1 00; Mrs Jane Tate, quilt (patchwork,) 1 00; Richard Sil vers' quilt (patchwork,) 1 00; Mrs J B Farqunar, qudt (patchwork unfinish ed), 50c; MrsS Filler, quilt, 50c; J J Shoemaker, quilt, 50c; Mrs Catharine Over, aged 60 years, best suit boys' clothes, 1 00. The display of qui it work was magnificent and the commit tee are sorry they cannot reward all a premium. Miscellaneous Articles. George W Cessna, self-setting rat trap, 50c; Daniel Amas, one puzzle, 25c; Barnhart, and McMuliin & co., lot of fruit trees, 50c; George W Gump, two bundles shooks, 1 00; Frederick Oster, tubs and churn, 1 00; Dr C N Hickok, case of teeth, 1 00. No 01. A display of dental work by Dr C N Ilickok. These specimens of the denial art in its various departments were exquisitely beautiful and worthy of admiration and stu ly. They would bear a strict comparison with any simi lar specimens we have ever seen ex hibited. No. 204, was a mll-jewilod lever watch without its external case, exhibi. ted by its maker, Mr D Border, as a specimen of what Bedford can do in the difficult art of making time. It ap peared to be perfect in beauty, finsihed and movement. Flour. J G i Win Hartley, best brand of wheat fiour, 82 00; Jonathan Bowser, second best brand of wheat flour, 1 00; Messrs Trout, Wilson, Ashcoin and others exhibited barrels of flour which deserve particular notice. Produce of the Dairy, &c. Mrs D Wash aba ugh, best hard soap, 50c; same, best ham, t 00; Mrs Asa Sil vers, best fresh butter, 1 00; Mrs Henry Dorsey, second best fresh butter, 50c; Mrs Jacob Walter, third best fresh bai ter, 50c; Mrs David F Mann, best pack ed butter, Agriculturalist and 1 00; same, best plum butter, 50c; Mrs Elizabeh, Morgret, best cheese, 1 00; Wm S Fluek, Esq., best honey, 1 00; Mrs Elizabeth Morgret, second best honey, 50c; Fred erick Sclintbly, best apple-butter, 50c; Emanuel Smith, be t peach-butter, 50c; Daniel Washabaugh, best egg plants, 50c. Theexhibition in this department was exceedingly tveditable. Fancy A'eedle Work. Mrs Dr Douglas, best chair cover $1 00; Jane 31 Mower, chair tidy, 1 00; 31rs Ricdard Silvers, best straw bat 1 00; 3lrs Asa Silvers, second best straw hat; 50c;3Iiss Lottie Watson, best ornamen ted needlework, 1 00; Mis Kate John son best wax flowers, 1 00; 31 rs Wm Bowles, Jr., best lamp mat,soc. The display in this branch was most excel- reflecting great credit upon the contributors. Sadlery. Iliram Lentz, gentleman's best saddle, bridle and 3lurtingals, $2 00; Same, Ladies' suddie, 2 00; Same, set of doub le harness, 2 00; There was a blind bri dle with drawing bit which deserves special mention. Teams. Jonathan Bowser, best G horse team, 4 00; Same, best 6 mule team, 4 00; Same, best 4 horse Wagon, 4 00. Horses. It. S. 3lapes, best stallion for all uses over 4yrs., 86 00; Daniel Barley, second best stallion, 2 001 Tjios 11 Lyons, best blooded stallion, 3 00; Wm Dibert, sec ond best blooded stallion, 2 00; Thos Grove, third best blooded stallion, 1 00; P II Shirts, best 3yr. old stallion, 2 00; Wm Phillips, best mare with colt at her side 5 00Solomon Diehl second best mare with colt at her side 2 00; Shannon Ken edey, best spring colt, 2 00; John 3ia loy, second best spring colt, 1 Of); Har rison Reed, best pony and colt, 2 00; Wm Croyle, best lyr. old colt horse, 1 00; Jacob Fetter, second best lyr. old colt horse, 50c; Job Mann, best lyr. old colt mare, 1 00; George Cessna second best lyr. old colt mare, 50c; John An derson, best blooded colt, 1 00; George Zimmers, best 2 yr. old horse colt, 2 00; John C Ling, second best 2 yr. old horse colt, 200; Ezra Williamson, third best 2 yr. old horse colt, 50c; Win S Beegle best 2 yr. old mare colt, 1 00; Daniel Walter, second best 2 yr. old mare colt, 1 00; Lewis Ling, third best 2 yr. old mare colt, 50c; Geo. Beegle, host mare and horse colt 2 yr. old, 1( 0; Wm S Fluck, 1 fine mare colt, 50c; De walt Harshbarger, best pair match mare colts 3 00. The 2yr. old colts wore so nearly equal that the Committee felt much embarrassed in dealing and the display of young horses was the best ever made in the county surpassing that made at Pittsburg in the opinion of gentlemen who were present at the .State Fair. Win Bowles, best 3 vr. old colt, saddle and driving, $-3 00; James Curboy, best 3 yr. old colt, draught 100; Henry Boor, best 3yr. oid mare eolt 30c; John X Shuck best 5 yr. old driving horse, 2 00; Jacob Heed, second best o yr. old driving horse, 1 00; Hugh More, best 4 yr. old gaited horse, 1 00; Dr B F Harry, best ladies' riding horse, 1 00; David Madura, best gaited horse, 200; Daniel Walter, best Morgan mare 4 yrs. old, 1 "0; John Fetter, best draught mare, oyrs. old, 200; Geo. Bin der, Fastest stallion, 10 00, made up by voluntary subscription; J S Sprout, best Jack, 1 00. _ Premiums paid at anytime. MARRIED. ARE— ICKES—On the 13th inst., by the Rev. C. U lleilinnn. Mr. W. Scott Ake and Miss Ann Maria Ickes. both of Union tp., Bedford Co.. Pa. CORLK—DEAL—On the Bih inst., at the Luth eran parsonage, in Bloody Run. by the Rev. G-. C. Probst, Mr. John A Corle and Miss Kate A. Deal, both of Friends' Cove. DIED. J3EEOLE—In Friends' cove, on the 23th ult., Martin, and on the 7th inst., Emma Blanch, the only children of Daniel and Rebecca Beegle. The former was aged 2 years, 3 months and 29 days, and the latter 5 months and 28 days. Thus, in a few days, have these respected parents been bereft of all their dear children. Litt'e Martin and Emma were sweet infants, almost idolized by their father and mother. But how soon the icy touch ' f death and the damp, cold grave withered the greatest joys and blasted the fondest anticipa tions. But listen, ye sorrowmgones ! "'Tis Jesus speaks! I fold, says he, These lambs within my breast ; Protection they s all find in me, In me be ever blessed. Death may the bands of life unloose, But can't dissolve my love ; Millions of infant sou is compose The family aheve." gfW TT7"ANTED—A GOOD MILLER, a f f single man, one who can come well recom mended, to whom good wages and steady employ ment will be given. Address MORGAN STOTLER, octlSwe* Cumberland, Md. TTOTEL FOR SAL EAT SA X T<) X, XIL PA.—Good location. Price, $3,500. Terms, reasonable. Apply personally, or by letter, to JAMES L PRINCE, octlSml "Saltan, Bedford CO., Pa.. PUBLIC SALE OF VALUABLE JL REAL ESTATE.—By virtue of an Order of the Orphans' Court of Bedford county, the under signed, administrator of the estate of Henry Whetstone, late of Monroe township, in said j couuUr, deceased, will offer for sale by pubiicout cry upon the premises, on Saturday the 19th day of November, next, all the following described two tracts of land, situated in the township afore said, to wit: No. 1. Being the MAXSIOX TRACT, adjoining lands of widow Means' heirs, A J. Steckman. tract No. 2, hereafter described, containing about 186 acres and 70 perches, more or less, and having thereon erected a good two and a half storf LOG DWELLING HOUSE, double Log Barn with sheds, good granary, Ac., attached, and other out build ings thereon erected. About 100 acres of this land is cleared, is under fence and in a good stale of cultivation, 8 acres of which is good meadow. There is also a good apple orchard and two never failing springs of water upon the premises, with running pumps at the door. No, 2 Is a tract of Timber land, adjoining the above, containing 22 acres, and is well covered with Oak, Pine and other valuable Timber. These lands are situated in a pleasant neigh borhood, about 6 miles south of the Rail Road Sta tion at Bloody Run, and convenient to schools and churches. Titles indispensable. Also, there will be sold at the same time and place, hay by the ton and corn and oats by tbebusbel. Sale to com inence at 11 o'clock, A. M., of said day, when terms will be made known by ootlBw4 LEWIS HOWSARE, Adm'r. I)UBLIC SALE OF VALUABLE I REAL ESTATE.—2OI9 ACRES OF FARM, WOOD AXD GRAZING LANDS. —In pursuance of an order of the Orphans' Court of the County of Bed ford, the subscriber, Trustee to sell the Real Estate of Dr. William Watson, dee'd, and Administrator with the Will annexed, of Eliza Watson, deceased, will expose at Pubhe Sale, on the premises, on TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 12. 1807. the following described Real Estate, late the property of said de cedents, situated iu the townships of Bedford and Cumberland Valley, adjoining and South ot the Bedford Springs property, viz : No. 1. Containing 213 Acres and 150 Perches, neat measure, of which a considerable portion is cleared and having a TENANT HOUSE thereon erected. No. 2, Containing 281 Acres and 71 Perches, neat measure, adjoining Number 1. No. 3, Containing 2.al acres and 36 perches, neat measure, adjoining number 2, partly cleared. No. 4, Adjoining No. 3, containing 288 acres and 101 perches, neat measure, of which a large part is cleared and under fence, and having a TENANT HOUSE and Double Log Barn thereon erected. There is upon this tract an excellent SITE FOR A SAW MILL. No. 5, Adjoining the Bedford Springs property, containing 207 acres and 45 perches, neat measure, of which a considerable portion is cleared, and having a TENANT HOUSE thereon erected. No. 6, Also adj lining the Bedford Springs prop erty, containing 239 acres and 29 perches, neat measure, of which a considerable portion is clear ed and under fence, with a TENANT HOUsE thereon erected. No. 7, Being Woodland, containing 253 acre?, and 27 perches, neat measure, adjoining Nos. 3 and 4. No. 8, Being al.o Woodland, containing 204 a cres and 86 perches, neat measure, adjoining No. 6 and tbe Springs property. These lauds are well timbered, and Nos. 1, 2, 3. 4, 5 and 6 are well watered and will make excel lent grazing farms. A draft of the lands can be seen at the office of the subscriber in Bedlord Borough. No. 9, All tfce interest which the said Dr. Wil liam Watson had at the time of his death, in a lot of ground containing 10 acres, more or less, in the manor of Bedford, adjoining land of J. Martin's heirs aud others. TERMS : One-third of the purchase money at the confirmation of the sale by the Court, and the balance in two equal annual payments thereafter, without interest, to be secured by judgment bonds. Sale to commence at 10 o'clock a. m., of said day. |oettBw4| S. L. Rl'S ELL. STUCK OF FALL AND WINTER GOODS, AT FAIKAUIIAR'S. We have on hand, and intend to sell VERY CHEAP, a large variety of seasonable 1 >RY-GOODS, NOTIONS, GROCERIES, RE A DY-M ADE CL( )TIIING, and a general variety of articles, usually kept in a ! first-class store. IT WILL PAY TO EXAMINE OUll STOCK. J. B. FARQUIIAR. octlS rpEA ('II EES' EX A MIN AT lONS. i The annual examinations of teachers will be held as follows : For East Providence, (House holder's S. II ) Sat-. Oct. 12. Union, (Moses'), Sat., Oct. 19 St. Clair, (Eight Square). Sat., Oet. 26. Bedford bor. and tj> (Bedford), Monday aud Tuesday, Oet. 2S and 29. Londonderry. (Hog Back), Weds., Oct. 30. Harrison, (Buffalo Mills), Thurs., Oct. 31. Juniata, (Buena Vista), Friday, Nov. 1. Scbellsburg and Napier. (Schellsburg), Sat. Nov. 2 Cumb. Valley. (Ccntrei ille), Mon., Nov. 4. Snake Spring, (liar ley's), Tues., Nov. 5. Monroe, (Clear ville), JVIV. 6. Bloody Run bor. and W. Provi dence (Bloody Run), Thurs., Nov. 7. Hopewell, (Dasher's), Broad Top and Coaldule bor. Hope well], Friday, Nov. 8. Saxton bor. ana Libeity, (Stonerstown).Sat.,Nov.9. Woodbury M., (Wood bury), Monday, Nov. 11- Woodbury S., (New En terprise), Tuesday, Nov 12. Colerain, (Brick Church), Thursday. Nov. 14. Southampton, (Ad ams'S. II.), Friday. Nov. 15. 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None genuine unless branded in a trade mark Grafton Mineral Paint. Address DANIEL BIDWELL. Proprietor, 254 Pearl-st., New York. Agents \\ auted. Cciini IWiffSu V(vri( i-; OF IKQUISITIOX. — V x WnwtE.ts, Peter Rowser, Sr.. apd.hoir at ■ I law of John Rovser, into of Napier township, Bedford county, deed, preseuted a petition setting forth that the said John Rowser, lately died intes tate. leaving a widow. Mary Rowser and four ciiil dren towii: Mrs. Elizabeth Rowser, residing in Allegheny county. Pa., Peter Rowser, the peti tioner, Rachel Rowser and Juliu Rowser, and -ev en grand children, all. except Elizabeth, residing in lledford county. Pa. That the said intestate died seized in demesne as of fee, and in the following described real estate, situate in Napier township, lledford county, bounded by lands of Peter Rowser. Jacob W ' Miller, Joseph llewetts' heirs and others, containing 250 acres, mor'or less, with the appurtenances; and pray the Court to make partition of the premises, aloresaid, to and amongst the heirs. Thereupon the Court awarded an inquest to make partition according to the praj-er of tho petitioner. NOTICE is hereby giv eu that in pursuance of a writ jf partition or valu ation to uie directed I will proceed to bold an In quisition, on tho premises, on Friday, the 25th day of October, A. 1).. 1367, at 11 o'clock, A. .VI., when and where all persons interested may attend if they see proper. ROBERT s'i'ECKM AN, sep27w4 Sheriff. STIFFEEiI, by her \_y next friend, John Aldstadt, vs. MICHAEL STIFFLER. In the Common Pleas of Bedford county, No. 21' i Sept. T., 1367. Alius subpoena in Libel for Di vorce. And now, Sept. 2, ISS7, tho Court on motion of J. W. Lingeufelter, Esq.. grant a rule on Michael Slither, respondent in the above case, to show cause why a divorce a vinculo matrimonii should not bo decreed. The said rule returnable on Monday, Nov 18, 1567. 0. E. SHANNON, Proth'y. Attest, ROBERT STEOKMAN, Sheriff. To Michael Stijflrr and atl others interested. Notice is hereby given that the undersigned, Commissioner appointed by the Court, to take tes timony in the above case, will attend to the duties of his appointment at his office in Bedford, on Fii day. October 18, 1867, at ten o'clock, A M., when all interested can attend if they think proper. stp27w4 M. A. POINTS, Commissioner. XOTR'E.-Xoiitv is 8 A hereby given that letters testamenui y to l ne estate of Abraham Keugy, late of M. Woodbury township, have been giauted to the undersigned by the Register of Bedford couuty. All persons indebted to said estate are request ed to make immediate payment, and those having claims can present them, duly authenticated for settlement. J. S IIETRICK, sep2ow6 JOHN KEAtIV, E.x'rs. piOMMISSIOX DE LUNATIfeO IX- V_y QUIRENDO. —Th" undersigned,appointe 1 by the Court of Common Pleas of Bedford county, a Commissioner to inquire whether ValentineSteek nian. of West Providence township, is a lunatic or not. respectfully gives notice th . t he will attend to the duties of his appointment, at his office in Bedford, on Tuesday, the 15th day of October, 18(17, when all interested can attend. Bep27w4 M. A. POINTS, Commissioner. r?XIi(TUTOR'S XI )TICE. —Letters ij j Testamentary upon the last Will. Ac., of Ann Catharine Dauakcr, dee'd having beeu issued to the s bseriber, by the Register ot Bedford couuty, he hereby gives notice to all persons indebted to the estate of "ho deceased to make payment; and all persons having claims are requested to present the same properly authenticated for settlement. oct4w6 ABRAHAM B. BONN, Executor. T ewis Kcitli, Jacob Carper, S. K. 1 J Brumbaugh, and their successors in office, Auditors of Middle Woodbury township, vs. Wm. M Pearson, Treasurer of Middle Wood bury township. In the Common Pleas of Bedford county, No. 57 Sept. Term, 1867. The under igned will meet the parties interes ted at the House of Judge Eicholtz. iti Woodberry, ou Thursday, the 21th day of October, instant, at I) o clock. A. M., for the purpose of examining and stating accounts and taking testimony, where they c.tn attend. oct4w3 JNO. P. REED, Aditor. 4 DMINISTRATORS' NOTICE.— f\ Letters of administration having been grant ed to the subscribers, residing in Liberty Town ship, by the Register ot Bedford Couuty, upon ihe Estate of David Kensinger, late of said township, deceased, All persons indebted to said estate are requested to make immediate payment, and tnose having claims thereon will present them, duly authenti cated, for settlement. PAUL KENSINGER, Oct 11 w 6 ELI AS HOOVER, Adm'rs. ilotirc.s, &r. STRAY BULL - "ne trespassing upon the premises ot tlie subscriber, in Liberty I p., about the 22nd day of August last, a Red and White spotted Lull, about two years old, no car marks. The owner is requested to prove property, pay charges and take-him away, otherwise be will be disposed of according to law. < e 4w3 JOSEPH SMELSER. "V"()TICE is hereby jriven all persons X 1 not to trust or harbor my wife. Nancy Kil hack, on my account, as I will not bo responsible for any debts she may contract. octllwS* ANDREW KAILIIICK. I7STHAY NOT ICE.—Came to the 3 j premises of the undersigned, in Cumberland valley tp., some time in July last, five head of Heifers, 1 yearlings and I two-yearling. The owner is requested to coiue forward, prove proper ty. pay charges and take them away, or else they will bo disposed of according to law. Ocil 1 w.'l JOHN McFERREX. _ \\TES'PEHN DISTRL-TOFRENX y y SYLVAN'I A.— Tn Binkraptei/. At Bed ford, the Slth day of October, A. D. 181)7. The undersigned hereby gives notice ot his ap pointment as Assignee of Win. Spi lie. of Bloody Run borough, in the county of Bedford and Sta.o of Pennsylvania, within said district, who has been adjudged a bankrupt, upon bis otvu petition, by the D.strict Court of s dd disriet. oetllw6 J. K. BoWLES, Assignee. TyrOTlCfiOF'Df^OLtJTlON.—The partnership heretofore existing between Richard Linadoii and James G Slenker, under the style and title of L.tngdon and tsb nker, is this day dissolved by mutual consent. The busine.-s will hereafter bocoutiuued by the said Richard Lan'gdon. KICIIAKD LANtJDON. J AS. G. SLENKER. Ri Idlcsburg, Pa., Oct. 11, '67.—m3 YOTICK TO TRESPASSERS.—AII 'q persons arc hereby notified not to trespass on my property in Bedford tp., by hunting, fish ing, or in any other way, as I will prosecute all such to the fullest extent of the law, without re ap* ct to persons. EN C. REAMER, sepi w3 "VTOTICE.— All iii ourdeht will pletiso bear in mind we arc preparing to make our fall purchases, and mant luir: money. In many cases longer indulgence cannot be given, and we earnestly hope all who know they halt not paid ni, will read this notice, come forward and pay np at once. Our terms are six months, and upon ail accounts, we charge interest, after due. . aug9. A. B. CRAMER k C<>. MONEY S^Ved.—lntending to ii dopt the cash system Oct. 1. 1867. and desi rous of reducing ou stock as low as possible, before m.tkiug fall purchases, we will offer many great bargains for CASH. A. B. CRAMER £ CO. aug9 r\ OTT A(r E SEMIXABY Ft>R \j YOU NO LADIES, POTTSTOWN, PA —This Institution is located on the Philadelphia and Reading Railroad, two hours ride from Philadel phia. The next yearly session will open Tuesday, September lOtb, to continue ten months. Terms for Boarding and Tuition for ten months. $26!). Extras at the usual rates For rurthei informa tion send for circular to Rev. JOHN MOORE, jul26m3 l'riueipal. N'OTR E.—THE CASH SYS lEM _ IN FASHION !—The undersigned takes this method of requesting all persons indebted to him to CM II and settle their accounts. This notice must be observed. On and after October I, 1867 he will sell goods for cad) anil approved prodnre on/if, having been convinced, by experience, that •the rash system is the best f>r his customers as well as himself. A. L. BEFIBAUiiH. aug23ui3 ■ UMBER.—6O,OOB feet Oak. White I / and Y'ellow Pine Lumber on hands and for sale by J. B. WILLIAMS A CO , junid.'67tf Bloody Run, Pa. QOLMERS' ii EXTIES.-Tlh- un- Kjdersigned has the blanks now ready and will attend promptly to the collection of all claims uu der the law lately passed for the Equalisation of Bounties. aug.l7-.f. J. W. DICKERSOX. r) 11. SI PES' MARBLE WORKS. V# R- H. SIPES having established a manu factory of Monuments. 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