BUCKWHE ATT"
Four or five years ago I read in an agricul
tural papar some remarks advocating buck
wheat cropping upon lands plowed in the
Spring, and which are intended to receive in
Autumn the usual Winter grains. Hitherto I
had been eccnstomed to summer-fallow cer
tain fields—that is, to break up in the Spring
or early Summer and allow them to remain
uncovered until Fall seeding time. The theory
which 1 held to was that ground was bene
fitted by the rest, and heart was given it to
produce the Winter crop. Many of my neigh
bors then did, and some still follow the same
practice. From the suggestions I received,
as stated above. I have since, each season,
harvested a profitable crop of buckwheat,
which I cannot but regard as so much of a
clear gain over my former method.— The
point I learned was, that it is not that the
land tires of prodncing, so much as the need
of phtnt-produeing material in its composition ;
that the rest or fallow seemed essential. — |
Again, I learned in this connection, that
there is no just demand for the return sc. the
soil of an equal amount of manure to the
amount of crop removed fron: it, because ail
plants and crops derive a large part ot their
substance from air and water- 1 his, it i.-
true, is well known to all farmers who think
but many of us do not, and herein all faii
practically to apply information and benefit i
already within our reach. We all acknowledge
the benefit of turning under a growth of vege j
table matter, and know that instead of tiring ;
the soil by its productiou, thete follows great
good by the gain to the soil of qualities which
these plants draw from the atmosphere and
rains- According to this, the "rest is not
an advantage, and yet it may be and is advo
cated upon the ground that the soil is more
thoroughly mellowed and placed in good me
chanical condition for the reception ol the
autumn-sown grains, besides nearly insuring
the destruction of pernicious weeds by ex
poring their roots to the withering effect of a
summer sun. But I have found all this to be
just as completely attained, aid well paid for
at the same time, bv raising a crop ot buck
wheat. Of course I used a moderate dressing
of manure—in some cases when having it to
spare, stable manure, but generally raw bone
phosphate. A dressing of2oo pounds to the
acre of the latter I have found to furnish
abundant food for the crop while growing,
where the land is reasonably good. 1 need
not give my time nor mode of sowing: but I
would remark that the earlier the ground is
broken up in the summer, after the rush of
harvest work, the more effectual will be the
destruction of the weeds. The application
of even the light dressing above given will in
sure so luxuriant a growth of the buckwheat
that the weeds will be effectually smothered.
I have always found the greatest easa in get
ting the buckwheat out of my way, and the
ground prepared for wheal in good time. I
need not tell your readers anything about the
profit of a crop thus raised; they can make
their own calculation. 1 never have received
less than 18 bushels ol buckwheat, and rarely
less than 2-5 bushels. The point I wanted to
make, and which I myself learned only a few
years ago, is that a crop in this way taken
from land while it is resting, gives a healthy
look to the farm account. I take it that after
the labor and manure is paid for, a good
profit remains, while the land in every re
spect is benefited for the reception of the suc
ceeding crop. — Cor. Journal of the Form.
LOW-HEADED vs. HIGH-HEADED
TREES.
BV I)R. E. S. HELL, ALTON, ILL.
A course of lectures by various distinguish- |
ed agriculturists and pomologists was given
in January last at the Illinois State Industrial
University. In a lecture on orchard fruits,
Dr. E. S. Hull, a most successful Illinois or
chardist, made the following remarks, which
were reported for the Agriculturist by Mr.
O. L. Barlcr, of Upper Alton. 111. —EDS.
Shall we grow our trees with branches start
ing from the ground, or shall we prune? and
towhathight? Thest tid similar questions
are often asked. It would be superfluous to
give any illustration of growing fruit trees to
low heads, since lor the pa.-t sixteen or eigh
teen years ail our journals. both horticultur
al, and agricultural, have vied with each oth
er in descriptions how heat to accomplish, as
they supposed, so desi.able a result. Indeed,
so much has ben written on this point, that
we have gone from trunks six to eight feet
high down to those of as many inches. These
low heaued orchards on coming into bearing
have disappointed, or must soon disappoint,
their owners. The conditions attending the
growing of fruits are now changed from what
they were but a few years since, that trees
with low heads are in the main no longer a
success 1 They increase the labor of cultiva
t:on many fold. The low branches cut off the
under circulation, inducing disease in the fo"
liage and rot iu the fruit. They invite insect
enemies, and make it dillicult, if not Imprac
ticable, to arrest their ravages. In short,
low heads are a failure, and the sooner we
can induce people to stait the heads of their
trees at a proper hight. the sooner will it be
possible to successfully destroy insects, to
ward off diseases, to hsu>-e color to the fruit,
and make it practicable to cultivate quite up
to the trees by means of horse power. In
planting an orchard, we (elect trees as to age,
according to their kind, Apricot, Peach,
Plum, Cherry, one y;ar old from the bud or
graft ; Apple aud Pear, two and three years
old. fhe four first named, if well grown,
will be not less than five or six feet high, and
will have many side or lateral shoots branch
ing out horizontally from the main stem. In
addition to the side branches there will also
be found numerous buds extending from the
ground to the top of the tree. Cut away all
the branches and buds to the higbt of twelve
or fifteen inches. Next cut away all buds be.
low the point at which it is intended the tree
shall form its head, except six or eight, which
are to be left at regular intervals and 011 dif
ferent sides of the stem. These last men
tioned buds will push into as many branches
as there are buds. It will be necessary to
keep thase side branches pinched back to ten
Or twelve inches during the snmmer, to pre
vent them from running off with the growth,
and robbing those buds and branches selected
for the future head of the tree. Some time
after the fall of the leaves, and before growth
commences in the spring, reduce the side
branches to one bud cacb, and when the
branches from these buds shall extend to ten
or twelve inches, pinch them, as directed in
the first year. The treatment will be the
same in the third year as we have directed for
the second, except at the season cut away all
the side branches, except those intended to
form the head n f the tree. The object of the
sole branches, of which mention has been
made, was to strengthen the stem or trunk of
the ee Without them the tree would have
become top henry and bent the trunk. Trees
that have been grown as we directed will
have straight and tapering stems, which will
be ot sufficient strength in their fourth year
to stand erect. — American Agriculturist.
FECIT GA±>-TISG.— The Cermantotcn Tele
graph advices every farmer to do his own
grafting, and says "it is a very easy operation
when once understood, and this is readily
done by seeing it done. A sharp penknife
and a good fine saw are indispensable.
Splitting the stock so that the bark shall not
be bruised—and shaping the scion wedge
fashion both ways, preserving also the
bark uainjured—and placing the rim of the
trood of both stock ac I scion exactly together,
go that the gap can intermingle—there is no
clanger of failure if properly waxed." The
Telegraph alao gives a receipt for making
grafting wax, aa follow! : Four parts of rosin,
one part of bees wax and one part of beef
tallow. Melt tbetn together in a akillet or a
tin cup and mix well. It should remain in
the vessel and be used as needed by heating
it up.
LUINWMTS.
"CABTIKG the die"—Counterfeit engraving.
THE rest for the wicked—A r rest.
THE coroplexrioo of virtue—A blusb.
A DOMESTIC bird;—A duck OF a wife.
Pfcori.E who are sweet ot their patrons—
Confectioners.
Avcxics starves its keeper, to surfeit those
who wish him dead.
IT is much less dificult to hide a thousand
i pounds than a hole in one's coot.
"Ma, make Bill be quiet—every time I bit
| him on the head be hollers.'
When do ladies cxrry lire? When they have
taper fingers.
To A bonnet—"Though lost to sight, to
memory dear."
WHT are jokes like nuts ? Because the driqr
theT are the better they crack.
EVE —Theonly woman who never threaten
ed to go and live with her mother.
DOKS daucitig on the green sward make
one a grasshopper.
As* air of great importance—The breath of
life.
IF you warn eowslijxs in winter drive your
cattle on the ice.
"I'LL drop in a.s I pass," ai the rain said
to the open skylight.
BKAVTIFCI. extract —a handsome lady just
helped out of a mud hole.
WE generally prefer new articles to old
ones —the new maids to the old maids.
MOCK turtle—calling a husband "my dear"
| : public, and "you brute" in privata.
A BACKWARD spring is produced by presen
ting a red hot poker to a man's nose.
THERE is a candidal* for office in Virginia
who lost both his legs in the war. Prentice
calls him a no toe-rious fellow.
AN editor in Illinois gives notice that "there
will be no paper this week," as his wife it
using tiie scissors.
WHT is wheat like a baby ? Because it is
I first cradled, then thrashed, and then becomes
the flower of the family.
MARRIAGES on horseback are popular at the
West. They may properly be called bridle
ceremonies.
Wnxs a young lady has very sweet hair, is
it a consequence of her fastening it with a
honeycomb.
MAS is considered socially and norally—
Socially he takes to warm grog; morally he
objects to it.
JENKINS .-ays that instead of marrying a
woman at lorty he should prefer to take two
i twenties.
HE submits himself to be seen through a
microscope, who suffers himself to be caught
in a passion.
A GOOD word is an easy obligation ; but not
to speak ill requires only silence, which cost
us nothing.
THE individual who was accidentally in
jured by the discharge of his duty is still very
low.
A BACHELOR, according to the latest defini- .
tion, is a man who has lost the opportunity of
making a woman miserable.
THERE is a man out West whose memory is
so short that it only reaches to his knees; con
sequently he pays nothing for his boots.
WHAT'S the difference between water and
whisky? Men slip on the former when froz
en, Rn;l on the latter when it isn't.
MY yoke is easy ana my burden is light, as
the young fellow said when his girl was sit
ting on his lap with her arm around his neck.
IT may be stated, as a general rule, that
persons whose acquaintance it is most difficult
to make are best worth knowing.
''LEAVE yon, my friend," said a tipsy fel
low clinging to a lamp-post on a dark night ;
"Leave you in a condition not to take care of
yourself (.hie) never."
WELL, Alice, how's your brother Ike get
ling along?" "Ob, first-rate—got a good
start in the world—married a widow with nine
children.
A LITTLE girl after noticing for aome time
llie glittering gold filling in her aunt's teeth,
exclaimed with admiration: "Aunt Mary, I
wish I had copper-toed teeth like yours."
WE like to gee a farmer increase the growth
of uselul plants and shrubs around bis home,
but do uot like to see him use rails, poles, and
boards to prop a gate with.
SKNTIXEXTAUSTS sing, "Give me a cot in
the valley 1 love;" but persons of a more
practical turn would prefer a walnut French
bedstead.
INSCRIPTION* lor a dog's collar—"Bow,
wow, vow! whose dog are you? I'm Peter
Pung's dog—whose dog are you?"
CITID shoots with a rifle now, and not with
a bow and arrow. Else how is it that girls
can hear the poping of the question ?
A BROKER lately attempted to advertise
"Slocks wanted," but the over intelligent
compositor made it "Stocks watered."
THE most bashful girl we ever knew was
one who blushed when she was asked if she
had not been courting sleep.
THE LANGUAGE OK THE HANDKERCHIEF.—
Drawing across the lips—Desirous of an ac
quaintance.
Drawing across the eyes—l ain sorry.
Taking it by the center—You are too will
ing.
Dropping—We will be friends.
Twirling in both hands—lndifference.
Drawing across the cheek—l love yon.
Drawing through the bands—l hate you.
Letting it rest on the right cheek—Yes.
Letting it rest on the left cheek—No.
Twirling it in the left hand—l wish to get
rid of you.
Twirling it in the right band—l love anoth
er,
Folding—l wish to speak with you.
Over the shoulder—Follow me.
Opposite corners in both bands—Wait for
me.
Drawing across the forehead—we are
watched.
Placing on tho right car —You have chang
ed.
Letting it remain on the eyes—You are
cruel.
Winding arouud the fore finger—l am en
gaged.
Winding around the third finger—lam mar
ried.
Putting ia tho pocket—No more at present.
JPMWIUAL
EKDDRE A LIVING DEATH?
The confirmed dyspeptic may almost say with
St. Peter, "I die daily." The object of thie arti
cle is not to remind him of his pangs, but to show
him how to haaish them forever. The means of
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him in
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' And it is for him to say whether he will continue
! to endure a living death, or to put himself in a
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LIVING ADVERTISEMENTS
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bitters in existence, in ibis especial particular—it
| is not alcoholic.
For such constitutions and systems a? require
I for their invigoration a diffusive stimulant,
HOOFLAND'S GERMAN TONIC
Has been provided—a preparation in which the
i solid extracts of the finest restoratives of the veg
etable kingdom are held in solution by a spiritu
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The patient, in choosing between these two great
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If in a very low state, from debility, the Tonic
should bo his selection; but in cases where the
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I Physical Prostration, to which they are not adap
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Which not only combats and conquers diseases
that have intrenched themselves* in the system,
but is the best known safeguard against all un
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and pursuits subject them to the {depressing ef
fects of a close, unwholesome atmosphere should
take it regularly, as a protection against the low
fevers and other disorders which malaria engen
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Without any special complaint, except a gradual
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and vigor as refreshing and exhilarating as a pool
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HOOFLAND'S GERMAN BITTERS,
Is composed of the pure juices (or, as they are
medicinally termed, Extracts) of Roots, Herbs
and Barks, making a preparation, highly concen
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of any kind.
HOOFLAND'S GERMAN TONIC,
Is a combination of all the ingredients of the Bit-,
ters, with the purest quality of Nanta Crux JIU/H
Orange, Ac., making one of the most pleasant
and agreeable remedies ever offered to the public.
These remedies will effectually cure Liver Com
plaint, Jaundice, Dyspepsia, Chronic or Nervous
Debility, Chronic Diseases of the Kidneys, and
all Diseases arising from a Disordered Liver or
Stomach, such as
Constipation. Flatulence, Inward Piles, Fulness of
Blood to the Head, Acidity of the Stomach,
Nausea, Heartburn, Disgust for Food,
Fulness or Weight in the Stomach,
Sour Eructations, Sinking, or
Fluttering at the Pit of the
Stomach, Swimming
of the Head,
Hurried ,r Diffi
cult Breathing, Flutter
ing at the lieart, Choking or
Suffocating Sensations when in
a Lying Posture, Dimness of Vision,
Dot* or Woba before the Sight, Fever
and Dull Fain in the Head, Deficiency of
Perspiration, Yellowness of the Skin and Eyes,
Pain in the Side, Back, Cheat, and Limbs,
et<-. etc., Sudden Flushes of Heat,
Burning in the Flesh, Con
stant Imaginings of
Evil, and great
depression
of spirits.
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BLOOD PURIFIERS EVER KNOWN,
And will cure all diseases resulting from bad
blood. Keep your blood pure. Keep your Liter
in order. Keep your digestire organs in a sound,
healthy condition, by the use of these remedies,
and no disease will ever assail.
WEAK AND DELICATE CHILDREN,
Are made strong by the use of either of these
remedies. They will care overy case of MARAS
MUS, without fail.
Thousands of certificates hart accnmulated in
the hand, of tho proprietor, but space will allow
of Ibe publication of but a few. Those, it will be
observed, are men of note and of such standing
that they must be believed.
THE WHOLE SUPREME COURT OF
PENNSYLVANIA SPEAK FOR
THESE REMEDIES.
WHO WOULD ASK FOR MORE DIGNIFIED
OR STRONGER TESTIMONY?
BOX. GEORGE WOOD WARM,
Chief Juttiee of tie Supreme Court of Penuaylra
nia, writes:
Philadelphia, March 16, 1567.
"I find 'Hoofland's German Bitters' is a good
tonic, useful in diseases of the digestive organs,
ami of great benefit in ease, of debility, and want
of nervous action in the system.
"Yours truly, GEO. W. WOODWARD."
II OX. GEORGE SHAHS WOOD,
Juelice of the Supreme Court of Penneylcauiu,
writes:
Philadelphia, June 1, 1866.
I have found by experience that "Iloofland'e
German Bitters'' is a Tery good tonic, relieving
dyspeptic svmptoins almost directly.
GEORGE SHARSWOOD.
If OX. JAMES THOiirSOX,
Judge of the Supreme Court of Penneyltania,
Philadelphia, April 28, 1866.
"I consider 'Hoofland's German Bitters' a val
uable medicine in ease of attacks of Indigestion or
Dyspepsia. I can certify this from my experi
ence of it. Yours, with respect,
"JAMES THOMPSON."
IIOX. JAHES ROSS SXOWDE.V,
Prothouotary of the Supreme Court of Penntylea
ttia, writes:
Philadelphia, Sept. 14, 1867.
"Hoofland's German Bitters" is a very useful
article as a tonic and an appetiser. It is not an
intoxicating drink, and may be used beneficially
by persons of all ages.
Respectfully vours,
JAMES ROSS SNOW DEN.
CAUTION:
Hoofland's German Remedies are counterfeited.
See that the signature of C. M. JACKSON, is on
tho wrapper of each bottle. All others are coun
terfeit.
Principal Office and Manufactory at the Ger
man Medicine Store, No. 631 ARCH STREET,
Philadelphia, Pa.
CHARLES M. EY ANS, Proprietor.
Formerly C. M. JACKSON X CO.
PRICKS:
HoofSland's German Bitters, per bottle $1 00
" " half dozen 5 00
Uoofiand'a German Tonic, put up in quart bottles,
$1 60 per bottle, or a half dozen for $7 60.
not forget to examine well the article
you buy, in order to get the genuine.
Si- for sale by druggists and dealers in medi
cine everywhere.
Dr. B. F. HARRY, Agent, Bedford, Pa.
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LARGE AND AS C II E A P
A STOCK OF GOODS AS
G. R. OSTKR & CO.
wbo are now receiving and opening at tbeir Spa
cious New Store, tha must extensive and varied
assoitment of new CHEAP
WINTER GOODS
ever opened in Bedford, purchased under favora
ble circumstances since the great break down in
prices, and will now offer them to CASH buyers,
both wholesale and retail, at much lower prices
than the same kind can be bought for in Bedford
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portuni'ly of sorting up their stocks, if only a
single piece is wanted, at wholesale prices.
SPECIAL.
EXTRAORDINARY BARGAINS
In ladies dress goods, such as Striped and Chene
Mohair, Striped plaid, Shot and Chene Poplins
in changeable effects, for suite and walking
dresses, all. that .look.at ibern eav they ?r cheap.
Extra heavy mixed Melange Poplins and ne plus
ultra Repellants for suits, Empress Cloth, Eng
lish Serges, Epinglines and corded Poplins, in
i brown, steel, violet, purple, wine green, garnet
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Cil sav bur. f'reDch Merinos, Coburgs, Wool
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I best American Delaines and Arinures in the new
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CALICOES!
10000 yards of beautiful calico prints that
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MUSLINS!
Piles of bleached and unbleached muslins, at
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F LANNELSI
You have all beard no doubt of our cheap flan
nels. It is all over town. The ladies talk about
it as much as of the coining holidays; all wool
flannels at 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50 and 60 cents.
FURS, SHAWLS, AC.
Ladie's Furs, Shawls, Grand Duchess, Lady
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guaranteed to stand enough of pressure to break
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UNDERSHIRTS, DRAWERS, AC.
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ly cheap.
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Boots and Shoes strike you as cheap. A whole
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uiuch.
CARPETS AND FLOOR OIL CLOTHS.
Wool filling and all wool ingrain carpets, vvnilian
entry and stair carpets, and floor oil cloths.
FRESH FAMILY GROCERIES.
Choice Java, Lagnavra and Rio coffee. Choice
French Imperial, Young Ilyson, Oolong and da
pan Tea.
A full line of sugars and syrups. A choice as
sortment of tobaccos and segars. In a word er
crytningyou want. All are invited to call and
see for themselves. No trouble to show goods
whether you wish to buy or not. Terms cash un
atu.wiMifMii.i <j u risi'mn JL on
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QOOD NEWS FOR THE PEOPI.3
J. M. SHOEMAKER
HAS JUST RETURNED FROM THE EAST
AND IS RECEIVING A LARGE AND
CHEAP STOCK OF GOODS,
CONSISTING IN PART OF
DRY GOODS,
GROCERIES,
HATS A CAPS,
READY MADE CLOTHING,
BOOTS AND SHOES,
CEDARWARE,
QUEENSWARE,
TOBACCO,
SEGARS, Ac. As.
GIVE HIM A CALL AND SEE FOR
YOURSELVES.
J. M. SHOEMAKER.
Bedford, Pa., Nov. 6th, 1868.
P A It M E R S! !!
TRY THE
A L T A VELA
PHOSPHATE.
IT CONTAINS THREE PER CENT. OF
AMMO N I A ,
AN AMPLE QUANTITY TO GIVE ACTIVITY
WITHOUT INJURY TO THE VEGETA
TION, AND A LARGE PER CENT
AGE OF SOLUBLE BONE PHOS
PHATE OF LIME, POTASH,
AND SODA. THE ESSEN
TIAL ELEMENTS
OF A
COMPLETE MANURE
PRICK *jG.O<> PER TON OF TEN BAGS
TWO HUNDRED POUNDS EACH.
Ask your neighbor about it. Send for a pamphlet,
and give it atrial. Address (he
ALTA VELA GUANO CO.,
57 BROADWAY, NEW YORK.
T. M. LYNCH, Agent, Bedford, fa. Sjuly:ly
PJNPRECEDEDTED SUCCESS.
THE AMERICAN COMBINATION
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SEWING MA C HINE ,
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Medal Awarded at the Paris Exposition, 1817.
Havre International Exposition, France: Gold
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competitors.
Maryland Mechanic Institute Fair, Baltimore.
Md.i Gold Medal.
New England Mechanics' Fair, Concord, N. H.:
Gold Medal.
Mechanics' Fair, Springland, Mass: Silver
Medsl, (highest premium awarded.)
Maine State Fair, Portland, Me.: Silver Medal,
highest awarded )
Strafford County Fair, Dover, N. H.: Silver
Medal, (highest award./
New ir.nglano Agricultural Fair, at New Ha
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Green county Fair, Xenia, Ohio, Fir.t Premium
New Jersey State Fair, at Waverly, X. J.. First
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Renssalaer County Fair, N. Y., First Premium,
Bucks County Fair, at Doyle-town, Pa., First
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Cuyahoga County Eair, Cleveland, Ohio, First
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Chester County Fair, West Chester, Pa., First
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REFERENCES:
Hon. A. KiDg, I John P. Reed, Esq.
Hon. J.G. Hartley, 11. Nicodcmus, Esq.
Wm. Hartley, j 0. N. llickok,
0. E. Shannon, Esq. Geo. Blymyer,
B. F. Harry, M. D. j G. D. Shuck,
Uan.Sam'l L. Russell,' Ross Anderson, M.D
Jacob Reed, John Lut,
B. F. Myers, William Lyon. Esq.
WILL RE-OPEN, OCT. 12TH, 1365.
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"V]"OTICE TO Bi E KEEPERS.
L. L. LANGSTROTHT SPECIFIC CLAIMS.
We the undersigned du hereby make known our
Patented Claims in Bee llives, which claims are
as fullows: Movable Frames with spaces all around
them, and spaces between them at their tops, tne
distances between them to be regulated at will.
Shallow Chambers between the frames and honey
j board; Perforated Uoney Board and tbe inorea bl
block. We caution all persons against using at.
hive that has any of our patented parti in R- • ''
person using any one of our patented parts >ti
out license from the patentee or from us will r
der himself liable to damages for eaeh and ° ve /-
hive so used in Bedford county or Blair conn y
Pa. We are determined to protect our elm® s ' fu
people will do well to manage their business
cording to law. Any person doubting our clai®
is invited to come and tee our patents.
JOHN S. HUSH.
DaN'L kaqarice,
15janJm Agents.
mUE BEST place in Bedford to buy choice
X BRANDS of Chewing Tobaccos and iSegars
at whole. 1 ale or retail, is at OS TEE'S.
GOjD SOUND NATURAL LEAF Cavendish
Tobacco, 75 cents per pound. J2janl®