farm,
CUMJtpN SENSE IN FARMING'.*
A discussion before the Board of Agricuj
ture of Maine, on what "is called " Mixeil
Farming," h* many good suggestion*
that will be of profit to those who give them
consideration. It contains an element which
is not always found in discussions of matters
connected with agricultnre, and that is the
element of common sense. Til our opinion
farming has been conducted from time im
memorial with too little regard to the teach
ings of common sense. In old times it was <
the custom for sens to take bohl of the larms,
and manage them just as their fathers did.
without inquiring whether this was the best
way. They put in the crops at the s&metime,
in the same month, and cultivated them in
the same way, and got just about the same
retnrns. Whereas, if they had exercised a
little common sense, they might have had
some other crop that would have been far
more profitable, or a much more abundant
yield of the same. They did not reason about
the matter, but followed a track which bad
been well beaten before them.
Farmers at the present day, especially
what may be called fancy farmers, have gone
to the other extreme. With them the cardi
nal virtue haj been to disregard the past, to
strike out some entirely new course, to do all
their farming on some particular theory to
which everything must be made to conform.
If they have not taken to raising hobby-hor
ses, they have taken to riding hobbies, until
many a one has been ridden to death.
Every farmer ought to be a reading and
thinking man, looking into what is new, to
see what value there may be in it; but farm
ing Isf-enfinently a "practical business, to be
conducted fret so much on theory<as on expe
rience. A theory maybe very splendid, but
if it does not work well, it is worth nothing
at all. An inventor of some fertilizing mate
rial, for instance, may make it as clear as the
sun, ou paper, that it contains all that is re
quisite to insure an abundance of this or that
particular crop; but it does not cause the
crop to grow, if it proves a faiiure when it
comes to be applied to the soil, it will not'be
worth any more to the farmer than a recipe
for making moonshine out of cucumbers.
The great thing for each and every man to
do, after getting all the suggestions and infor
mation that he can, from ethers and from
books, is to exercise his own common sense
in cultivating his grounds. Let him not he
governed by any mere theory, or by any iron
rule of the past,but by.the nature of his soil t
the sitn&tion of his farm, the circumstances
of his family, and a variety ot considerations
which cannot here be named; but especially
by his own observation and experience npon
his own farm. Experience is the result of
experiment, and this should not always he
conducted in one direction; but common sense
should be the judge to which all questions
should be left for decision.—.V. Y. Observer.
IMPROVEMENT IN GRAIN.
Experiments have demonstrated, and anal
ogy has shown, that the finest and best sam
ples of seed, continued for years, will improve
the quality and quantity of the product. A
better wheat is thus raised; even a variety
may be established. On this principle, (in
farm stock), we have the Shorthorns, the
blooded horses, and the different breeds of
sheep, swine, poultry, etc. Experiments
have not been made on the human species;
but the same, no donbt, holds good here.
We plant and sow "as it comes." We take
the seed of the same grain that we use in the
aggregate, and sow it. Is not this the case
almost universally? Corn is an exception to
some extent —but why do we except corn?
Because it is handy to select. But why select
at all? Because it is understood to be good.
Analogically, then, it is good to do the same
with wheat, oats, barley, etc. But this isless
easily [done; we therefore neglect it. Qow
long will it take a farmer to go through bis
wheat, and secure the finest and ripest heads
sufficient to sow an acre, or half an acre, or a
quarter —or even a pint of seep? This pint
sowed will be sufficient to form a test crop.
The best heads taken from this again, and
sowed, will yield another test crop, from
which should be taken ao befora;. and so on
for a number of years, say half a dozen, more
still better. But three or four years will
work a decided difference. But the thing
should be continued from seiected wheat eve
ry time. In this way grain can be improved
and crops enlarged. There will be larger
grains, earlier maturity, and better growth.
—Rural World.
PIASTER OK PARIS.—A correspondent of
the Ploughman having asked to be informed
of the most proper season of the year for the
application of plaster to pasture lands for
renovation; also the best method of applying
the same, the quantity per acre necessary for
a fair trial, and the quality of land to which
it is best adapted—the editor replies as fol
lows:
"We think the early spring the best season,
say the latter part of March or early in April.
We would sow it broadcast at the rate of
about two hundred pounds to the acre. Hilly
pastures with a northern aspect and a moist
mossy soil, are most benefitted by its applica
tion. On granite soil or soils throughout the
gneiss formation, which usually contain more
or less potash, plaster works promptly and
cflectively. But on locations where it has not
been found to work well, it should be applied
in connection with wood ashes. Where plas
ter has any perceptible effect at all, it brings
in a luxuriant growth of white clover and
otherwise improves the grass. Many farmers
apply it regularly once in two years, and find
it the cheapest and most economical dressing
they can apply. It ought to be fresh ground.
The dark variety is thought to be the strong
est and best."
_
BED TOVR STABI.ES. —A horse, remarks the
Rural World, will get tired of standing and
treading on a hard floor; so will a cow, a
sheep, a man. A soft bed feels easy—gives
rest. And yet we neglect the bedding of our
stables, to a great extent. Injured dirnbs and
other ailments, especially of the hoof, are the
results often of a neglect here, as has been
clearly enough shown, as as any man can
clearly enough see, if he gives the subject a
moment's thought. Bed with straw, which
is plenty, or sawdust, or tan-bark, or shavings.
Ihe dryer these materials are the better.
Every day remove the moistened bedding, and
replace with new. Such afloor, well bedded,
adds greatly to tire warmth of a stable, and
thus becomes a fodder saver. The small
holes and crevices in a floor, with agood bed
ding upon them, will let little or no cold
through, and will drain the Btable. Rather
have a ground floor than a hard naked plank.
—American Farmer.
■mm nr|
most.difficult #<uki tw grow is that ot the
cherry, Abe want of success is to be ascribed
to t*o causes. The first isa lack of care and
good tools in getting the scion; but the
second and principal Is the late period at
which the scions are cut. When the cherry
bud is once swollen, it js very difficult to get
it to grow. They should, therefore, be cut
before there is any sign of swelling.
PEACHES FOR PENNSTI.VAKU. —The editor
of the Gardeners' Monthly gives the following
select list of peaches ripening in regular suc
cession from early August to October,in an
swer to the inquiry of a Gettysburg correspoa
dent: Hale's Early, Troth's Early, Old Mix
on Free, Crawford's Late or Stump the World,
Late Rareripe, Smock, and Late Heath.
A FARMER says his wagon tires "wear out
before tbev get loose," and the reason is, he
saturates the felloes thoroughly with linseed
oil before the tires are set The felloes are
placed in hot oil for about one hour, and are
thus rendered perfectly water-proof, so that
the shrinking and swelling that loosen the
tire are prevented.
|lumorou&
TIIERE are two directly opposite reasons
•why a man cannot sometimes get credit; one
is, because he is not known; and the other,
because he JJ •
CASTI.F.S in the air—Chignons.
PROFITABLE amusement —turning a penny.
THE word of command to skaters —Ic e
Right! ,
ADVICE to old bachelors who dye their hair
"Keep it dark."
THE new paper in Alaska will probably be
called the North role of Freedom.
"NOMINATE your poison," is the last ex
pression used in lieu of the matter-of fact,
"what will you have to drink?"
I I DO SOT SAT," remarked Mrs. Brown,
"that Jones is a thief; but I do say if his
farm joined mine I would not try to keep
sheep."
A vouso man generally gives a lock of his
hair to his sweetheart before he marries her.
After marriage, she can help herself —and
use no scisscrs.
THE most affecting instance of the power
of music, is that presented by the troubadour
mentioned in the song. lie sang so sweetly
that he actually "touched his guitar."
A RED nosed gentleman asked a wit wheth
er he believed in spirits. "Ay, sir," replied
he, looking him full in tjte face, "I see too
much evidence before me to doubt that."
MB. Prrxrp, coming home late, "pretty
full," finds the walking very slippery, and
exclaims: "V-v-ery singular, whenever wa
ter freezes, it alius freezes with the slippery
side up. Singular!"
A FRENCH wit said recently, that the gibbet
was a sort of a flattery to The human race,
three or four person? being hung from time to
time, for the purpose of making the rest be
lieve they are virtuous.
A PERSON was boasting that he was sprung
from a high family. "Yes," said a by
stander, "I have seen some of the same
family so high that their feet could not touch
the ground."
THE editor of a Western cotemporary re
marks that he is glad to receive marriage
notices, but requires that they be sent soon
after the ceremony and before the divorce is
applied for. He has bad several notices
spoiled in this way.
"MOTHER," said Ike Partingdon, "did you
know that the iron horse has got but one ear?"
"One ear? Merciful Gracious, child! what
what do you mean?" Why, the engin-eer to
be sure.
AN Irishman just from the sod, was eating
some old cheese, when he found to his dismhy
that it contained inhabitants. "Be jabers !"
said he, "does your cheese in this country
have children ?"
A RAI.E strictly konseenshus honest man
won't bet—unless he's got a sure thing.
Some men are great by chance, but I know
a darned site uv em that are mean from
choice.— Billings.
AN Irishman went into a restaurant the
other day, and on being asked what he would
have, replied: "Wittles to ate," He was
supplied with a dish of "hash," and looking
at it a moment he said, "what's that?"
"Wittles to ate," said Nic. "Then by the
howly St. Patrick," said Pat, the man that
chewed thira can ate thim!"
VAKE, lady, v&ke! The moon "is high;
twinklin' stars are beaming; while nowjaud
then, across the sky a meteor are streamin.'
Vake, Sally, vake! and look on me—arake
'Squire Nubbin's daughter. If I'll have you,
and you'll have me —[by gosh ! who threw
that water ?"]
HOME HEATHENS.—A clergyman one Sun
day, at the close of his sermon, gave notice
to the congregation that in the course of the
week he expected to go on a mission to the
heathens. One of his parishioners exclaim
ed. "Why my dear sir, you have never told
us one word of this before. What shall we
do?"
"Oh, brother!" said the minister,"! don't
expect to go out of town."
"\\ ELL. Mr. Snow, I wants to ax you a
question."
"Ptopel it den."
"Why am a grog shop like a counterfeit
dollar?"
"Well, Ginger, I gibs d&t right up."
'Does you gib it up? Kase you can't
pass it."
"Yah! yah! nigger, you talk so much
,bout your counterfeit dollars just succeed
to deform me why a counterfeit dollar is like
a appie pie ?"
"0 I draps de subject, and doesu t know
nothing' bout it."
' Kase it isn't current."
"Oh! crackie, what a nigger! Why am
your bead like a bag ob gold dollars ?"
"Go way from me—why am it ?"
"Why, kase dare no sense (cents; in it,"
"Well, you always was the brackest nigger
I eber seen—you always will bab de word."
SCHOOL BLANKS.—Articles of Agreements
between Directors and Teachers, Checks,
Bonds of Collectors, Warrants of Collectors. Bonds
of Treasurers, Ac., for sale at the fagwer ofice.
"pRIVATE SALE OF REAL ESTATE.
The undersigned, Executor of tha last Will and
Testament of John S. Rite hey, late of Bedford
township, deceased; will sell at private sale, the
MANSION FLACK of said deceecd, containing
113 Acres, more or less, with
TOREK DWELLING HOUSES,
GRIST MILL,
SAW WILL,
• DISTILLERY,
BARN
and other out-buildings thereon ere< ted. Situated
three miles North of Bedford. There is also a
good orchard of cboics fruit trees, and a spring ef
never falling water on the premises. The place
affords a splendid site for a Factory, there being
excellent water power.
ALSO, a tract ,of choice land containing J#
acres, adjoining the above mentioned tract, hav
ing a good BARN and ORCHARD thereon.
These tracts will be sold separately, or tegether, as
the purchaser may desire.
ALSO, a tract of timber land, in Bedford town
ship, adjoining lands of Frederick Kuntx, Adam
Dibert and others, containing ahont 50 acres.
Tsnus reasonable. For information, address
the undersigned, Patlonsville. Bedford Co., *
Richard Sill, Bedford. JOSIAH KICHKY,
novSOtf Executor
NEWS FOR THE FARMERS !
THE following kinds of
THESHING MA C HIN ES ,
CONSTANTLY ON HAND AT THE MA
CHINE SHOP OF
P. H. SHIRES, BEDFORD, PA.
The Celebrated RAILWAY, or TREAD-POW
ER Threshing Machines with all the latest and
best improvements.
ONE AND TWO-HORSE POWERS.
The Two-horse Machine with two horses and
four hands will thresh from 100 to 125 bushels of
wheat er rye, and twice as much oats per day.
ONE-HORSEMACHINES
with three hands, will thresh from 50 to 75 bosh
per day.
Two and four-horse TUMBLING SHAFT Ma
chines, also, foar-horse BTRAP MACHINES,
STRAW SHAKERS of the aTost approved kind at
tached to all Machines.
ALL MACHINES WARRANTED.
REPAIRING of all kinds of .Machines done en
the shortest notice.
iguIIORSES, PIG METAL, GRAIN and
LUMBER taken in payment.
\yfuFarmers' wanting Machines, will do well to
give me e call.
PETER H. SniRRS,
Proprietor and Manufac'r.
Tj3OR SALE.
.D We take pleasure in offering to the public the
following tracts of excellent land for sale at very
reasonable prices. Persons wishing to buy will
do well to consult us In-fore purchasing, and those
having lands to sell will find It to their advan
tage to avail themselves of onr reasonable terms
No. 1. North-west fractional one-fourth of the
North-west one-fourth of section 8, in township
80, North of range 4, Cedar county, lowa
39 87-100 acres. Prairie land. Price $350.
No. 2. N. E. one-fourth 8, in township 85,
range 45, in Monona county, lowa. 160 acres
Piairie land. Price S9OO.
No. 3. N. E. one-fourth of the N. W. one
fourth section 22, in township 38, North of rsnge
22, in Pine county, Minnesota. 40 acres timber
land. Price S2OO.
No. 4. A good farm, situate in Pleasant Valley,
Bedford township, five miles from Bedford, now j
in the occupancy of William H. Nycurn, contain
ing 100 acres, more or less, about sixty acres
cleared and under excellent fence, 18 acres of
bottom meadow, and the balance well timbered,
with a splendid doable dwelling house, burn and
other ont-buildings. A well of excellent water
near the door; also, a good young orchard. This
is an excellent opportunity to procure a good farm
near Bedford, convenient to churches and good
schools. Price S3O per acre.
DURBOKROW & LUTZ,
"Real Estate Agents,
Feb. 1, 1867. Bedford, Pa.
CLASSICAL SCHOOL.
focxDkd ar b*V. jonx LVOX, 1859.
FREDERICK WOODS, Principal.
A first-class school for the instruction of youth
of both sexes in a classical and English education,
including Latin, Greek, French, German, Mathe
matics and the ordinary English hranehos.
Terms moderate. Students from a distance can
obtain board in town *t reasonable rates.
RCFERKXCKS:
Hon. A. King, 'John P, Reed,
Hon. J. F Hartley, If. Nicodemns,
Wm. Hartley, 'R. B.Lewis,
O. E. Shannon, iC. N. Hickok,
W. H. Watson, M. D., Geo. Blymyer,
B. F. Harry, M. D., 'G. D. Bhuck,
Sam'l L. Rnsaell, C. Colfelt,
Jacob Reed, Ross Anderson, M. D.
B. F. Myers, John Lnti.
William Lyon.
janlo:3m.
A RARE OPPORTUNITY TO
BUY A CHEAP FARM.
The subscribers take pleasure in offering a farm
in Liberty township, on the Huntingdon and j
Broad Top Railroad, within one mile of Sexton,
containing ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY
ACRES, of which thirty five acres areclearedand I
under good fence, and in an excellent state of
cultivation, the balance is well timbered. The '
improvamcnts are a GOOD TWO STORY LOG [
HOUSE, with a cellar under it, and a small frame
Barn. There is an excellent young orohard of
choice fruit on it. We will sell this property and
giTe possession on the first day of April, A. D*
1868, for $llOO CASH. This is a rare opportu- I
nity indeed. Any person wishing a cheap farm
will find thie the best offer that has been submit
ted for a lsng time.
DURBORRoW A LUTZ,
•b2ltf Real Kstato Agents, Bedford, Pa.
STILL THEY COME!
A NEW SUPPLY OF
DRY GOODS, CLOTHING, GROCE
RIES, BOOTS and SHOES,
JUST RECEIVED ASD AT REDUCED PRICES,
AT J. M. SHOEMAKER'S CHEAP STORE.
December 13 th, 1867. tf
OU RPHANS' COURT SALE
OF VALUABLE REAL ESTATE,
By virtue of an order of the orphans' court of
Bedford Co., the udersigned will sell at pnblie
sale upon the premises on THE 21st DAY OF
MARCH, the following described VALUABLE
TRACT OF LAND, late tbe residence of John
Potter, dee'd.,situate in MIDDLE WOODBERRY
TOWNSHIP BEDFORD CO., adjoining lands of
Jeremiah Mentier, John Keagy, Philip Croft and
others. CONTAININGBOACRES.iI PERCH
ES OF FIRST CLASS MORRISON'S COVE
FARMING LAND, under good fence, and in a
high state of cultivation. Well watered, and part
of it well timbered. A good LOG HOUSE AND
LARGE BANK BARN thereon erected. There
is a spring of water near the house which is
nowhere excelled. This tract of land is situated
in tbe best agricultural region in the Co. and is
in every way a most desirable property.
Salo to commence at 1 o'clock P. M".
Terms.—One third in hand on confirmation of
sale, and the remainder in two equal annual pay
ments without interest. GEO. S. POTTER,
feb2B Trustee.
fJIRIUMPH IN DENTISTRY.
TEETII EXTRACTED WITHOUT PAIN,
By the use of Nitrous Oxide Gas, and is attended
with no danger whatever.
TEMPORARY SITS
inserted if called for. Special attention will be
made to diseased gums and a cure warranted or
no charge made.
TEKTII FILLED
to last for life, and all work in the dental line
done to the entire, satisfaction of all or the money
refunded. Prices shall correspond with the
times.
I have located permanently in Bedford, and
shall visit Schellsburgh the Ist Monday of eack
month, remaining one week ; Bloody Run tbe 3d
Monday, remaining one week ; the balance of my
time I can be found at my office 3 doors South of
the Court House, Bedford, Pa.
WM. W. VAN ORMER,
Nov. 23, 1866. Dentist.
jj A H P WARE.
A NEW HANP AT THE BELLOWS.
AT TAB OLD STAND OF BLYMYEK A BON.
The undersigned having purchased, the entire
(took of a. BLYMYER A SON, and having added
thereto by
FRESH PURCHASES
in the But- Respectfully announces to the pub
lic that he Is new prepared to sell at lowest
CASH PRICES,
or approved COUNTRY PRODUCE.
Everything in the Hardware line, such as
CARPENTERS', JOINERS', CABINET
ann
SHOEMAKER TOOLS, AND FINDINGS,
CROSS CUT aitn SAW MILL SAWS,
GRIND STONES, mo FIXTURES,
SADDLERY of all kinds
NAILS,
by the kegg or pound,
WAGON, FIRE, STRAP IRON,
NAIL ROD, DOUBLE mi. SINGLE
. SHEAR, BLISTER mo CAST STEEL,
HORSE BUCKS, by the kegg or email quantities,
DOUBLE AND SINGLE BITTED AXES,
CUTLERY OP EVERY PESCRIITION
KHIVES AND FORKS, very cheapo
the very best POCKET KNIVES,
PORT MONIES aan POCKET BOOKS,
SILVER TEA AND TABLE
SPOONS in setts.
BRITAINIA WARE
in setts, trays, Ac.
PAINT*, OILS,
AND VARNISHES,
Window Glass, all sizes, Lamps and Lamp Chim
neys, Wooden and Willow Ware, Wash Boards
Churns, Manilla Rope, Halter' Bed-Cords, and |
Twine, Brushes of every description, Shoe Black- I
ng, Shovels and Forks, Grain Shovels, Chains j
of all kinds, Sausage Cutters and Staffers, Bote
and Kip Leather, Ac. Also,
VERY BEST FRENCH CALF SKINS,
Buffalo Robes, and a genetal variety of goods I
kept in a first class Hardware store.
Our object shall be to be governed by the golden
rule, "to do unto others aB yon wish to be done |
by," we intend to sell at fair rates, end by fair I
dealing hope to merit a continuance of the patron- j
age bestowed upon BLYMYER A SON.
THOMAS M. LYNCH.
Nov. 1:?. mo.
rp H E GREAT
AUERICAX COU BIX A TIOX
BUTTON HOLE OVERSEA MING AND
S E W I N G M A C H I N E ,
Is warranted to execute in the best maner every
variety of Sewing, Hemming, Felling, Cording,
Tucking, Braiding, Gathering, Quilting, Over
seaming, Embroidering on the edge, and in addi
tion aiakes.beautiful Button and Eyiet Holes in
all febri3.
IT lIAS XO EQUAL
Being absolutely the best
FA.V IL T MACII IX E
IN THE WORLD.
* And Intrinsically the Cheapest.
TOT it is firo Mar hint* combined in on* by a timple
and beautiful mechanical arrangement.'
Circulars with fnll particulars and samples of
work done on this Machine, can be
had on application at the
SALES-ROOMS OF THE COMPANY,
S. W. COUXEB ELEVENTH AND CHESTSCT STREETS
PHILADELPHIA.
Instructions given om the machine gratnitously
to all purehers.
AGENTS WANTED TO HELP THIN MACHINE.
DIRECTORS.
J. L. FKHIMORE, President.
WILLI US P. JERKS,
President Buck Mountain Coal Company.
BENJAMIN BULLOCK,
Wool Merchant, No. 40 South Front St.
n. H. REED, of George W. Reed A Co.,
Wholesale Clothing, No. 42.1 Market Street.
A. HART, JOHN T. TAITT, GEO. J. RICHARDSON,
W. B. MENDBNHALL,
Of Coatsville, Cheater County, Pa.
F. PAXSON, of Paxson A Co.,
janlyl Notions, No- 104 Markot Street.
A FINK FARM FOR SALE IN DUTCH
CORNER!
NOW IS THE TIME TO BUY CHEAP!
The subscribers will sell all that fine farm in
Bedford township, containing ISO acres, 05 of
which art cleared and under excellent fence, and
the balance, 95 acres, well timbered, adjoining
lands of Charles Helsel, John Schnebly, and oth
ers. The buildings are a two and a half story
LOG HOUSE and BANK BARN, with other
out-buildings thereon eroded. Water ir. every
field, with an excellent Saw Mill seat. A splen
did appie ereharil also thereon. I'rice IMOOO.
TERMS: One third in hand and the balance in
three annual payments with interest.
DURBORROW A LUTZ,
Jane 21, 1867:tf Keal Estate Agents.
IIVERY STABLES, in rear of the "Mengel
J House," Bedford, Pa.,
MENGEL ft BURNS, Proprietors.
The undersigned would inform their friends,
and the public generally, that they are prepared
to furnish noises, Buggies, Carriages, Sporting
Wagons, or anything in the Livery line of busi
ness, in good style and at moderate charges.
Terms: Cash, unless by special agreement.
jan2l'6B:tf. MENGEL A BURNS.
OYES! O YES! O YES!-The undersigned
having taken out auctioneer license holds
himself in readiness to cry sales and auctions on
the shortest notice. Give him a call. Address
him at Ray's Hill, Bedford countv, Pa.
WILLIAM GRACEY.
Octlß:.6m
DENTISTRY.
I. N. BOWSER, RESIDENT DENTIST, WOOD
BEKUY. Pa., visits Bloody Run three days of each
month, commencing with the second Tuesday of
the mouth. Prepared to perform all Dental oper
ations with which he may be favored. Tcrme
within the reach of all and etrictly cath cccept bit
•pedal contract. Work to be sent by mail or otb
wise, must be paid for when impressions are taken.
augs, '64:tf.
SEVERAL GOOD
CANVASSERS WANTED
to canvass for Dr. Wm. J. Mullin's Pamphlet on
Diptheria as itappearcd in Redfordand Somerset
counties, with numerous Receipts, Ac. Good
wages can be made. Apply to
DR.W.J. MULLIN,
jan.3tf Sehellsburg.
ALL KINDS OF BLANKS, Common, Admin
istrator's and Executor's, Deeds, Mortgages,
Sudgment Notes, Promissory Notes, with and with
out waiver of exemption, Summons, Subpoenas
and Executions, for sale at the Inquirer office.
Nov 2, 18(16
MARRIAGE CERTIFCATES. —On hand and
for sale at the Inquirer office, a fine assort
ment of Marriage Certificates. Clergymen and
Justices should have the®.
BLANK DEEDS FOR SALE CHEAP at the
INQUKIER OFFICE
A SPLENDID ARTICLE of Blank Deeds
on the best parchment paper, for sale at the
Inquirer office.
BOOK, STATIONERY
AND
PICTURE STORE.
The undersigned hM opened in Shaffer'* building,
Juliana arreet, a NEW
BOOK, STATIONERY AND PICTURE STORE.
Having purchased the largest stock of Books and
Stationer; ever brought to this place, at the
LOWEST WHOLESALE PRICES,
He flatten {himself that he will be able to Ml
CHEAPER
than an; other person engaged in the name busi
ness. Hie stock consists in part of
SCHOOL BOOKS,
MISCELLANEOUS BOOKS,
STANDARD POETRY,
POPULAR NOVELS,
Also HYMN BOOKS for all Denominations,
EPIfICOPAL-PKAYER BOOKS, MISSALS, Ac.
CHILDREN'S
Story Books, Books on Parlor Magic, Books on
Games, Song Books, Dime Novels, etc.
His stock of
SCHOOL BOOKS!
Embraces Osgood's .Series of Readers, Brown's
Grammars, Brook's Arithmetics, Davie's
Algebra, Rtiub's Speller, and all
books used in the Com
mon Schools of Bedford Count;; also COPY
BOOKS, of all kinds.
STATIONERY!
of every description at lowest prices, will be found
at his store, including Fools-cap, plain and ruled,.
Ledger Cap, Letter Cap, Bill Paper, Commercial
Note. Ladies' Note, ENVELOPES of all kinds
and sizes, Plain and Kane;, Fine White Wove,
etc., etc. STEEL PENS, Pen-Holders, Slates and
Slate Pencils of all numbers, Ink-Stands of the
most Beautiful and Convenient designs, and
INKS of the best quality at the lowest prices.
Also a large assortment of KEROSENE
1. A M PS , Plain and Pane; Soaps, SMOKING
and CHEWING TOBACCOES, Cigars, Pen-kniveS,
PERFUMERY', etc. A speciality will be made of
the PICTURE DEPARTMENT.—
Fine Large Portraits of Washington, Lincoln,
Johnson and other distinguished Americans, Fan
cy Pictures, Stereoscopes and Stereoscopic Views,
Picture Frames, Ac., Ac., will be always kept on
hand. Porte Monnaies, Pdcket-Books, hand
some Porte-Folioes, etc. Violins, Aeeordeone
and other Musical Instruments, Checker-Boards,
Chess-Hen, etc.
Hoping to meet the patronage of the public, he
has selected his stock with great care, and is
bound to sell cheap to ' all who will give him a
call. JOHN KKEPFK. -
Bedford, Dec. 13th, 1867.--tf
pSTEY'S COTTAGE ORGANS
Are still ahead of ail competitors and stand
unrivalled in POWER, PURITY OF TONE and
BR ILLTANCY, and all other points which go to
make a first-class instrument.
The - VON HUMANA TREMOLO" is the
greatest of all modern improvements on reed
instruments. It CHARMS and SURPRISES all
who hear it. by its wonderful resemblance to the
HUMAN VOICE. Do not confound this with
the common tremolo in use. It is .entirely differ
ent, and far superior to any ether.
For sale wholesale and retail bv.
E. M. BRUCE,
IS N. Seventh Street, Philadelphia,
jar- Send for descriptive circular and price list.
The effect of your 'TitKMOt.o" is entirely new
to me, and is certainly the heet I ever heard.—
Geo. IV. Morgan. (The first Organistof America.
No Trkmoi.o has yet been invented that will ia
any degree compare with this for beauty of effect.
In fact, it seems to me to be abrolutely perfect—
Win. A, John ami. Pipe Organ Builder.
ESTET'S Cottage Organs are without a superior
for exceedingly quick articulation and round tone ■
—the essential features in instruments of this
class.— Geo. Jardine, Pipe Organ Builder.
The Cottage Organ is the best of its class I ever
-aw, and the heat adapted for church music of any
in use.— C. IJeiutz. Organiet, Pludlay, O.
I am much pleased with the Cottage Organ
which I purchased from you: it combines sweet
ness and power in an unusual degree, and is quite
a favorite iu our family circle.— liiehop Simpson.
We know of no organs of the class which
possess so many valuable qualities.—lndepen
dent.
For the parlor, its sweetness is remarkable; for
the church it has a power more organ-like than
anything we have seen.— Methodiet.
Persons wishing to purchase an organ are re
quested to examine the Esty instruments now
in use at the Presbyterian and Episcopal Church,
Bedford. July 12 1887 9m
Jji OR SALE OR TRADE.
Two lots in the City of Omaha Nebraska.
Two tracts of 180 acres each within three miles
of a depot on the Pacific Kail Road hack of Oma
ha.
First tract of bottom lands timbered and prarie
two miles from Omaha City.
One third of 7,000 acres in Fulton Ccunty Pa.,
including valuable Ore, mineral and timber lands
near Fort Littleton.
Over 4,000 acres of valuable ore, coal and tim
ber lands in West Virginia.
ALSO, A lot of ground (about one acre) at
YVillow Tree, in .Snake Spring Township, on
Chambersburg and Bedford Turnpike, three miles
East of Bedford, with frame dwelling house,
cooper shop, stable. Ac. thereon erected.
ALSO, Twenty-five one acre lots, adjoining the
Porough of Bedford, with lime stone rock for
kiln or quarry on the upper end of each.
Also, 320 acres of land in Woodbury co., lowa.
320 acres in Reynolds co., Missouri.
480 •' " Shannon " "
2704 " " Bollinger " "
80 " " Franklin •* lowa.
0. E. SHANNON.
Jane 21,-tf Bedford, Penn'a.
A SPLENDID SITUATION
FOR A PAYSICIAN
A MOST DESIRABLE LOCATION.
A Physician wishing to retire from practice offers
his location and property for sale. The property
consists of a modern constrncted building con
taining eight large rooms, kitchen, cellar and a
good well of water at the door. Two lots planted
in fruit trees and grape vines, handsomely situ
ated in one of the most thiiving towns in the
Southern part of the State, with a good established
practice. Any young Physician wishing to looate
permanently, would do well to look at this loca
tion. The property will be sold for less than cost
and on easy terms. Price $2,200. Apply to
Jan3,6Btf DURBORROW * LUTZ.
WASHINGTON HOTEL"'
This large and commodious house, having been
ro-taken by the subscriber, is now open for the re
ception of visitors and boarders. The rooms are
large, well ventilated, and comfortably furnished.
The table will always be supplied with the best
theuarketcan afford. Tbe Bar is stocked with
the choicest liquors. In short, it is my purpose
to keep a FIRST-CLASS HOTEL. Thanking
the public for past favors, I respectfully solicit a
renewal of their patronage.
N. B. Hacks will ran constantly between the
Hotel and the Springs.
mayl7,'67:ly WM. DIBERT, Prop'r.
BLOODY RUN
MARBLE WORKS.
K. H. SIPES having established a manufactory
of Monuments, Tomb stones, Table-Tops, Coun
ter-slabs, Ac., at Bloody Run, Bedford co., Pa.
and having on hand a well selected stock of for
eign and American Marble, is prepared to fill all
orders promptly and do work in a neat and work
manlike style, and on tho most reasonable terms
All work warranted, and jobs delivered to all parts
of this and adjoining counties without extra
pll9:ly.
LIXLCUTORS' NOTlCE.—Letters teatamenta-
Xj ry upon the estate of JOS. SELLERS, late of
Bedford tp., deceased, having been granted to the
undersigned by the Register of Bedford county,
they hereby give notice to all persons indebted t
said estate to make payment, and those having
claims against the same will present them prop
erly authenticated for settlement,
J NO. S. SPROAT,
J. T. GBPHART,
WM. SCHAKFFER,
jan. 17:6w Executors.
STRAY SHEEP.—Came to the residence of
the subscriber in West Providence township,
some time in November, a good sixed sheep. The
owner will take the usual course and remove it.
jan3li3t WM. MASTERS.
REMOVAL!!
B. W. BERKSTRESSEII & CO.,
Take pleasure in informing their many friends
nnd customers that tbey bare mored the Bedford
CLOTHING EMPORIUM te Shuck's Oldßtand,
one door west of the Washington Home, where
they hare opened the largest etoek of
READY MADE CLOTHING,
•rer brought to Bedford, and consisting in parts
of
OVER COATS,
DITESS COATS,
BUSINESS COATS, PANTS, VESTS,
to match.
They have also a good assortment of
ARMY CLOTHING
at very low pricoe ;
BLOUSES,
OVFR COATS,
PANTS,
BLANKETS, Ac., Ac.
Oar
CASSIMERE DEPARTMENT
i full and eompleto.
TRIMMINGS
in greatest variety.
Our Notion Department ia alee quite attractive
GENT'S UNDERCLOTHING from *1 to 5. JO
" OVER SHIRTS of every style and price.
HOSIERY,
GLOVES, NECKTIES,
BOW SUSPENDERS, LINEN AND
PAPER CUFFS, LINEN
COLLARS.
We have the largest Stock of PAPER COL
LARS in Bedford and the greatest variety.
In HA TS we defy competition, ae we have the
largest stock, and direct from the Manafactarers.
The latest styles always on hand.
MUSLINS, ' DELAINES,
CALICOES,
TICKINGS, FLANNELS,
CLOAKING CLOTHS,
in great variety.
LA DIES SIIAWLS
of latest patterns, and cheaper than the cheapeat.
Persons baying for CASH or PRODUCE
would da well to call and see us.
But remember, our TERMS are Coth or Pro
duet.
ASF" Remember the place !!! -tfct
One Door West of the Washington House.
Nsv.B:tf.
! pNTERPRISE
MACHINE WORKS.
H. D. SLAGLR A BROTHERS. PxorntsToxs
0. R. DAVIS, Sce'r.
IRON FOUNDERS A MACHINISTS, an 1
Manufacturers of Portable an<f Stationary Steam
Engines and Boilers, Portable and Stationary
Saw Mills. Iron and Brass Castings made and
fitted up for Mills, Factories, Forges, Blast Fur
naces, Rolling Mills, Ac. Manufacturers ol
AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS,
Logan tired. LEWISTOWN, I'a.
Oct. 4
"Y7ALUABLE TRACTS OF
LAND FOR SALE.
The subscribers offer at private sale the follow
ing valuable tracts of land, via:
No. 1. The undivided half ef a tract of land,
containing 227 acres, situate on the south-east
side of the Broad Top Mountain, lying partly in
Bedford and partly in Fnlton county, and ad
joining lands of Samuel Danner, James Brin
hurst and Wishart's heirs. TWO VHINS OF
COAL, one a j feet, the other feet in depth have
been discovered on this tract.
No. 2. A tract of 230 acres noar the above, ad
joining the same lands, and supposed te contain
the same reins of coal.
No. 3. A tract of 400 acres, within two and a
half miles of the above tracts, lying on the North
side of the Harbor across the mountain, well tim
bered with oak and pine.
May 3,-tf. DURBORROW A LUTZ.
HUNTINGDON A BROADTOP RAILROAD
—On and after Thursday, Oct. 10, 1867, Pas
senger Trains will arrive and depart as follows:
Aecom Mail. STATIONS Aefom Uail
AMD
P.M. |A. M. SIDINGS A.M. P.M.
1x4.40.1s 7.50. Huntingdon, ax9.30ax4.17
5.02 8.10 McConnellstown 9.08 3.37
5.14 8.22 Pleasant Grove. 8.58 3.49
i.31 8.38 Marklesbnrg, 8.33 3.30
5.50: 8.53 Coffee Ran, 8.23 3.15
0.00 9.01 Rough A Headv 8.13 3.08
0.10; 0.12 Cove, : 8.58 2.54
6.20 9.16 Fisher's Summit 7.53| 2.50
4K6.38- |
10.00 Riddlesburg, 2.0S
10.08 Hopewell, 2.00
10.24 Piper's Run, 1.44
10.42 Talesville, 1.19
10.55 Bloody Run, 1.07
|AX 11.05 Mount Dallas. j LI 1.00
SHOUP'S RUN BRANCH.
1e6.40 lk 9.50 Saxton, ax 7.30 ax 2,30
6.55 10.05 Ooxlmont, 7.15 1 J. 15
7.00 10.10 Crxwford, 7.10 ,2.1#
Aa7.15 ax 10.20 Dudley, lb 7.05 1i2.05
Broad Top City.'
.Oct 15:67. JOHN M'KILLIPS, Sxpt.
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