HMFFOBM ULCHING.
We believe in mulching as much as we be
lieve in good cultivation, for it is part: but
there is a time for benefit to be derived in the
greatest degree from both. Light, heat, air
and moisture are as essential to the growth of
roots below ground as they are to that of leaf
and twig above; but if the mulch is put upon
the ground early in the spring the direct ac
tion of these elements is lost, growth is re
tarded until heat has approached from a side
connection, and then it is continued often late
in the season, resulting in an immature, un
ripe condition of the plant. It e have found
our best results to come from stirring the
soil frequently until the summer heat, then
apply our mulch, removing it again early iu
October, and again applying it as soon as the
ground is well frozen. By this course we
give onr roots, in the spring, the benefit of
the elements they need to make perfect
growth; we keep the powerful rays of the
midsummer sun away, and thus give them a
longer time to fully mature wood and root:
wc give them in autumn the action of the at
mosphere to enable them to gradually harden
the root and branch, and fit it for the extreme
cold of winter; and in winter, after having
frozen tbem to sleep, we cover them so they
may not be wakened from week to week, but
continue their nap until such time as, by the
natural order, they should again pursue their
appointed course. — Horticulturist.
CHEAP WASH FOR BUILDINGS.
Take a clean, water tight cask and put into
it half a bushel of lime. Slack it by pouring
water over it boiling hot, and in sufficient
quantity to cover it five inches deep, and stir
it briskly till thoroughly slackened. When
the lime has been slackened, dissolve it in
water, and add two pounds of sulphate of
zinc and one of common salt. These will
cause the wash to harden and prevail' it crack
ing, which gives an unseemly appearance to
the work. A beautiful cream color may be
given to the wash by adding three pounds of
yellow ochre; or a good pearl or lead color
by the addition of a lump of iron black. lor
fawn color add four pounds of umber, one
pound of Indian red, and one ponnd common
lamp-black. For stone color add two pounds
of raw umber and two pounds of lampblack.
When applied to the outside of houses and to
fences, it is rendered more durable by adding
about a pint of sweet milk to a gallon of wash.
DUTIESTOT FARMERS.
Farming is not only a profession, but of all
professions it embraces the widest range of
scientific propositions and practical facts, and
affords the widest field for the exercise of the
philosophic and analytic mind. Instead of
the bright boys being sent to a medical col
lege for a field worthy of their talents, they
should be educated in the science and instruc
ted practically in the duties of agriculture.
It is a prominent duty of a farmer so to
pursue his calling as to inspire a respect for
it in the minds of his children, and so train
them that they shall be able to pursue it sue
cessfnlly. which can only be effected by his
availing himself of every advantage resulting
from the discoveries of science and the accu
mulated experience of the past. This will at
once strip farming of almost every disagree"
able feature, and clothe it with attractions
possessed by no other business.
As at present conducted, there is a large
amount of very disagreeable labor required
to be performed in farming, and it is mainly
to this fact that we owe the desertion of that
business for others by country boys. Science
and human skill must relieve this, and un
doubtedly will, if the farmer will avail him.
self of their aids.— Exchange.
CORN. —The corn crops of the country
would be greatly improved if farmers would
take more pains to plant early varieties, and
make a careful selection of the earliest ripen
ing ears for seed: but early or late kinds
should not be planted before the seed will
come up and grow. If v. <• have cold weather,
as we usually do have in May, corn struggles
with weeds, and exists between life and death,
a prey to cut worms and grubs, untii hot
weather. We find it much more satisfactory
to wait until we are pretty sure of having
warm, if not hot weather within n week or 1
ten days: then the growth is rapid and healthy j
from the start. (' rn cannot be put on too !
rich ground, but it must not be planted too
thick.
Furs axd Moths. —Put the furs in a box
so tight that moths cannot get in to lay their
eggs. Few boxes are safe for this, hut they !
all may be made so by pasting strips of paper j
over every joint, including the crack between |
the lid and cover. Paper bags made of j
strong paper, without even a pin hole, will
answer: after the furs are put in, paste the
mouth of the bag securely. Aromalics of
various kinds are more or less repulsive to
the insect, but the only sure way is to see
that there is no moths in the furs, and then,
beating them well, pnt tbem where none can
get in.
An anecdote is related in illustration of the
evils resulting from not advertising one's bus
ncss: A boy was sent from Croton to Now
London, Conn., one day last summer, with a
bag of green corn to sell. He was gone all
day, and returned with the bag unopened,
which he dumped on the floor, saying: '"There
is your corn, go and sell it yourself—l can't. |
I've been all over New London with it. and
nobady said anything about green corn Two I
or three fellows asked me what I had in my
bag. and I told them it was none of their bus
iness."
IF you don't kuow how to prune a tree
don't hire a man from the other side of the
sea that knows less than you do. I>on't cut
ofTabig lower limb unless you are a renter
and don t care what becomes of the tree when
your time is out. A tree with limbs coming
out near the ground is worth two trees trim
med np five feet, and worth four trees trim
med up ten feet, and so on till they are not
worth anything. Trim down, not up. Short
en in, not lengthen up.
Mr. Oumer, of Dayton, Ohio, who has had
good success in raising quinces, spades the
ground of his orchard every spring and scat
ters a peck of coal ashes around each tree.
He finds common salt the best manure on the '
quince, and applies about one quart to the i
ground under each tree after the soil has been
spaded, and another quart when the quinces
are about half grown. Last year he sold I
three hundred bushels of quinces from his
orchard of three quarters of an acre, at $2.50
to $3 per bushel.
Best Time to Paint HocsßS.-Experi
ments show that paint on surfaces exposed to
the sun will be much more durable if applied
in autumn or spring than if pu t on in hot
weather. In cool weather it dries slowly,
forms a hard, glossy coat, tough like glass,
while, if applied iu warm weather, the oil
strikes into the wood, leaviug the paint so
■ .ry that it is rapidly beaten off by the rain.
A cedent made by dissolving rubber cut fine
is benzine, may be used to mend rubber boots
and shoes. This cement will firmly fasten on
the rubber patch.
A GALLON of lye put in a barrel of hard
water will make it as soft as rain water.
HALF a cranberry on a corn will soon kill
it
Sprivkls powdered hellebore on your cur
r. i , " to I HI 'he worms.
THE FRUIT CROP. —The official annual es
timate of the freight agents along the line of
the Delaware Railroad, of the probable de
mand on the company for facilities for the
transportation of fruit during the coming
season, Las just been published. The totals
of the tables furnish the following statistics :
Peach trees four years old and over 1,099,600,
yielding 1,609,180 baskets of peaches. Straw
berries, acres cultivated 440 1-2; yielding
1,018,750 quarts. Blackberries, acres,
68 12; yielding 74,500 quarts. Raspber
ries, acres, 35, yielding 21,000 quarts, or a
total of 540 acres planted with berries, 1,114,-
250 quarts. This estimate does not include
the large crop of wild berries picked by the
poorer classes, and yielding a handsome re
turn. The peach trees three years old and
under are 885,240 in number, and with the 1,-
099,500 trees four years old and over, make
a total of 1,894,830 peach trees along th; line
of the Delaware railroad.
Wmmxmx
BEAUTY devoid of grace is like a hook wil h
out bait.
HE that falls iu love with himself will have
no rivals.
THE largest room iu the world —Room for
improvement.
WHAT goes most against the farmer's grain
—His mowing machine.
"MY tale is ended," as the tadpole said
when he turned into a bullfrog.
PRECIOUS things are found in small quauti
ties, diamonds, gold and good sense.
GEN. GRANT, as is known to all, was once a
| tanner. He is now a cabinet-maker.
| WHATEVER multiplies the ties that bind man
to man makes him better and happier.
How to avoid being considered above your
business—Never live over your shop.
IT is mockery to tell a blind man that he
looks well.
AN affectionate sight—To see a yonng man
swapping kisses with a pretty girl.
WNSN is a lady's neck not a neck : When
it is a little bear.
Ax Alabama newspaper announces that
payment is received in dogs.
To keep out of debt, acquire the reputation
of a rascal and no one will trust you.
Wnv dues a person who is poorly lose his
sense of touch? Because he don't feel well.
"Too much of thegood thing," as the kitten
said, when she fell into the milk pail.
Wav are a pin and a poker like a blind
man ? Because they have a head and no eyes.
WHEN are card players like the Spanish
Revolutionsts? When they throw out the
Queen.
IK you want a scolding wife trust to time;
old age may bring to you the blessing of deaf
ness.
"Go to the ant thou sluggard,'' yet there
are many idle poor who prefer to go to their
nncle.
A YOCNG man married a girl rather than
be shot by her brother—thinking a miss
better than a hit.
SOMEBODY asks if the "slips" in our
churches have anything to do with the back
sliding of their members.
BE timely wise, rather than wise in time,
for after-wisdom is ever accompanied with
tormenting wishes.
WHY is the man who deals in stale jokes
like a stock cobler ? Because he depends on
fun-dead property.
IT is folly to eat without an appetite, or
continue to eat after it has been satisfied,
merely to gratify the taste.
THE Indians are setting upon their reserva
tions. It is suggested that they should after
wards be fenced in.
A THIEF, who lately broke open a grocer's
warehouse, excused himself on the plea that
he on'y went to take tea.
PARAGRAPHS relating to women are inserted
in the Vicksbnrg Herald under the Head of
Gteeian Bend Bureau.
'"YOU'RE a free-bootcr," said a gentleman
to an enraged party who kicked him in the
heat of an argument.
TUB man who was "overflowing with the
milk of human kindness," kept the cream for
bis own use.
THERE now, said a little girl while ruma
ging a drawer in a bureau, grandpa has gone
to heaven without his spectacles.
WHAT is the difference between a barber
and a mother .' One has razors to shave, and
the other has shavers to raise.
A tomhstoxe in Maine, erected to the
memory of a wife, bears the inscription:
"Tears cannot restore her therefore I weep."
It was an apt answer of a young lady who,
being asked where was h'r native place, re
plied : "I have noue : I atu the daughter of a
| methodist minister."
A CERTAIN little damsel, having been ag
gravated beyond endurance by her big brother,
plumped down upon her knees and cried, "0
Lord bless my brother Tom. He lies, be
steals, lie swears: all boys do—ns girls don't.
—A men 1"
SUE IKING of shaving, said a pretty girl to
an obstinate old bachelor, I should think that
a pair of handsome eyes would be the best
mirror to shave by. Yes, many a poor fel
low has been shaved by them, the wretch re
plied.
Two Irishmen were one day engaged in
roofing a house, one of them lost his hold
aud fell to the ground. The other hastened
to him and inquired, when he found him ly
ing prostrate and still, "Mickey ' Mickey, are
ye dead?" "No," replied Mickey, "not
dead hut speachless!"
AN old miser, who was notoriously parsi
monious, being ill, was obliged relnnctantly
to consult a doctor. "What shall I do with
my head?" said the old man, "It's so dizzy I
seem to see double." The doctor wrote a
prescription and retired : —"When you see
double, you will find relief to count your mon
ey."
AN old lady on a steamboat observed two
men pumping up water to wash the deck, aud
the captain being near, she accosted him as
follows : "Well, Captain, got a well aboard,
eh ?" "Yes. ma'am, always carry one," said
the polite captain. "Well, that's clever. I
always dislike this nasty river-water, especially
in dog days."
Tub following dialogue, which took place
in a street ear is too good to be lost. One of
a couple of Teutonic gentlemen sitting in one
end of the car, seeing a flashy dressed fellow
come in and take his seat at the opposite end
from where they were sitting, asked: "Who
ish dat, Hans?" "Oh, dat ish ashport," "Vat
you call shport, aye?" "You not know vat a
shport ish, aye?" "No. vat ish he?" "Yal,
he ish one of der fellers vat shave all de hair
off a pig, and cover him all over mit soap,
aDd bet a green Dutchman five dollars he
can't catch him."
Thb following dialogue actually took place,
a short time since, between a visiting exami
ner and a pupil at a school near Salisbury:
"Now, then, the first boy of the grammar
class."
First Boy—"Here I be, zir."
Examiner —"W ell my good boy can you
tell me what the vowels are?"
First Boy—"Vowls, zir, yes, of course I
can."
Examiner—"Tell me, then, what are vow
els ?"
First Boy—"Yowls, zir, why retrlj be chick
em," .
GTFDIRINAL
WHY" ENDURE A LIVING DEATH?
The confirmed dyspeptic may almost say with
St. Peter, "I die daily." The object of this arti
cle is not to remind him of his pangs, but to show
him how to banish them forever. The means of
immediate and permanent relief are proffered
him in
HOOFLANDS GERMAN BITTERS,
And it is for him to say whether ho will continue
to endure a living death, or to nut himself in a
position to render life enjoyable.
LI VING ADVERTISEMENTS
Of the efficacy of this matchless vegetable stom
achic arc to be found in every city and town in
the I'nited States—healthy men and women res
cued from toiture by its use, and eager to bear
testimony to its virtues. It differs from any other
bitters in existence, in this especial particular—it
is not alcoholic.
For such constitutions and systems as require
for their invigoration a diffusive stimulant,
HOOFLAND S GERMAN TONIC
Has been provided—a preparation in which the
solid extracts of the finest restoratives of the veg
etable kingdom are held in solution by a spiritu
ous agent, purged of all deleterious constituents.
The patient, in thoosiog between these two great
antidotes, should be guided by his own condition.
If in a very low state, from debility, the Tonic
should be "his selection; but in cases where the
emergency is not so pressing, the Bitters is the
specific required. Thousands find infinite bene
fit from taking each in turn. There is no phase
of indigestion, Biliousness, Nervous Disease, or
Physical Prostration, to which they are not adap
ted, and in which, singly or combined, they will
not effect a cure.
EXCHANGE PAIN FOR EASE,
And Weakness for Strength. Get rid of the ail
ments which interfere with enjoyment; cast gloom
and despondency to the winds; take a stronger
bold of life, and, in short,
BECOME A NEW MAN!
Through the instrumentality of the most power
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correctives.
HOOFLANDS GERMAN BITTERS.
Biliousness, Indigestion, General Debility, and.
all the complaints which proceed from a want o
proper action in the Liver, the Stomach, and the
Bowels, are eradicated by a course of this great
CONSTITUTIONAL SPECIFIC,
Which not only combats and conquers diseases
that have intrenched themselves in the system,
hut is the best known safeguard against all un
healthy influences. Persons whoso occupations
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
der?. Invalids who are
WASTING AWAY,
Without any special complaint, except a gradual
declination of bodily strength and nervous ener
gy, will find in the Bitters a fountain of vitality
and vigor a? refreshing and exhilerating as a pool
in the desert to the sand-scorched and fainting
travelers.
lIOOFLAND'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
trated and cntirely/ve from alcoholic admix turn
of any kind.
lIOOFLAND'S GERMAN TONIC,
Is a combination of all toe ingredients of the Bit
ters, with the purest quality of Santa Cruz /?*'
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 cr Diffi
cult Breathing, Flutter
ing at the Heart. Choking or
Suffocating Sensations when in
a Lying Posture, Dimness of Vision,
Dots or Webs before the Sight, Fever
and Dull Pain in the Head, Deficiency of
Perspiration, Yellowness of the Skin and Eyes,
Pain in the Side, Back, Chest, and Limbs,
etc. etc., Sudden Flushes of Heat,
Burning in the Flesh, Con
stant Imaginings of
Evil, and great
depression
of spirits.
They are the Crcatcst and Best
BLOOD PURIFIERS EVER KNOWN,
And will cure all diseases resulting from bad
blood. Keep your blood pure. Keep your Liver
in order. Keep your digestive organs in a sound,
healthy condition, by the use of these remedies,
and no disease will ever assail.
WEAK AND DELICATE CHILDREN,
Are male strong by the use of either of these
remedies. They will euro every case of MARAS
MUS, without fail.
Thousands of certificates have accumulated in
the hands of the proprietor, hut space will allow
of the publication of but a few. Those, it will be
observed, arc men of note and of such standing
that they must he believed.
TIIE WHOLE SUPREME COURT OF
PENNSYLVANIA SPEAK FOR
THESE REMEDIES.
WHO WOULD ASK FOB MOKE DIGNIFIED
OB STRONGEB TESTIMONY?
//OX. GEORGE V>OOI>\VARI),
Chitf Jiuticc of the Supreme Court of Pennryhti
iiio, writes:
Philadelphia, March 16, 1887.
"I find 'Hoofiand's German Hitters' is a good
tonic, useful in diseases of the digestive organs,
aud of great benefit in cases of debility, and want
ol nervous action in the system.
"Yours truly, GEO. W. WOODWABD."
lIOX. GEORGE SUA RS WOOD,
Jtifilter of the Supreme Court of Penneyleania,
writes:
Philadelphia, June 1, ISCS.
I have found by experience that "Hoofiand's
German Bitters" is a very good tonic, relieving
dyspeptic symptoms almost directly.
GEORGE SIIARSWOOD.
HOX. JAMES TJfOMPSOX,
Jothje of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.
Philadelphia, April 28, 1866.
"I consider 'Hoofiand's German Bitters' a val
uable medicine in case of attacks of Indigestion or
Dyspepsia. I can certify this from my experi
ence of it. Yours, with respect,
"JAMES THOMPSON."
HON. JA MES ROSS SNO WDEN,
Prothonotary of the Supreme Court of Penneyha
uia, writes:
Philadelphia, Sept. 14, 1567.
"Hoofiand's German Bitters" is a very useful
article as a tonie and an appetizer. It is not an
intoxicating drink, and may be used beneficially
by persons of all ages.
Respectfully vours,
JAMES BOSS SNOWDEN.
CAUTION:
Hoofiand's German Remedies are counterfeited.
See that the signature of C. M. JACKSON, is on
the wrapper of each bottle. All others are coun
terfeit.
Principal Office and Manufactory at the Ger
man Medicine Store, No. 6:U ARCH STREET,
Philadelphia, Fa.
CHARLES M. EVANS, Proprietor.
Formerly C. M. JACKSON h CO.
PRICES:
Hoofiland's German Bitters, per bottle $1 00
" " " half dozen 6 00
Honflaud's German Tcnic, put up in quart bottles,
$1 60 per bottle, or a half dozen for $7 50.
lßh-Do not forget to examine well the article
you buy, in order to get the genuine.
l or sale by druggists and dealers in medi
cine everywhere.
Dr. B. F. HA "ART, Agent, Bedford, Pa.
MteaUmcxJUg.
J F YOU WANT—
SLEIGH BELLS,
SLEIGH BASKETS,
SLEIGH RUNNERS.
STEEL SLEIGH SOLES,
BUFFALO ROBES, AND
HORSE-BLANKETS, go to
LYNCH'S HARDWARE STORE.
A fine stock of SKATES for Ladies and gentle
men.
A bountiful lot of
LAMPS, LANTERNS AND CHIMNEYS,
DOUBLE-BARRELLED SHOT-GUNS
AND PISTOLS,
CONCENTRATED LYE,
DOBBINS' AND CASTILE SOAR,
FANCY SOAPS
A superior article of LUBRICATING OIL for
machinery,
A fine lot of AXES, SAUSAGE MEAT CUT
TERS A STUFFEKS, Cheap.
If von want a
BRASS OR BELL-METAL KETTLE,
If you want the best
CLOTHES WRINGER,
If you want
DEMIJOHNS, all sixes,
If you want
GUM. SHOES, fot Horses,
If yon want
GRASS MATS, for doors,
If yon want a plain set of
HARNESS, (cheap,)
If vou want a cheap
WAGON WHIP,
If you want
CARRIAGE or BUGGY WHIPS,
If yon want a
RIDING WHIP,
If you want
WOODSTOCK WHIP,
If you want
LASHES,
If you want
CARRIAGE or FLOOR OIL CLOTH,
If yon want
ENAMELED LEATHER,
If you want a
CHAMOIS SKIN,
If you want
HOUSE or GONG DOOR BELLS,
Ifyou want all kinds of
CAN and TUB- AINTS,
If vou want
WHITE LEAD and OILS,
If yon want
SPRINGS and AXLES,
If you want
STEEL and STEEL WIRE,
If you want
PICKS and MATTOCKS,
If you want
WATER PIPE,
If you want
HUBS, SPOKES, FELLOES, SHAFTS,
If you wart
BOWS, BUGGY-TOPS, PROPS, Ac.
If you want
CROSS-CUT and MILL SAWS,
In short, everything that people may want in
the Hardware line may be bad at
LYNCH'S HARDWARE STORE,
BEDFORD. PA.
'S©. PATTERSON'S FLOUR FOR SALE.
£MO V E D
TO THE
C O L O N A D E BUILDING
MILLERi BO W S E R
HAVE REMOVED TO THE
COLONADE BUILDING
and offer great bargains in all kinds of goods in
order to reduce their stock before making spring
purchases. They have on hand
DRY GOODS,
READY MADE CLOTHING,
FANCY NOTIONS,
COTTON YARNS,
HATS.
CAPS,
BOOTS,
SHOES,
G ROC EIU ES,
QUEENS WARE,
TOBACCO,
CIGARS,
BROOMS,
BASKETS, WOODEN WARE, Ac.
Look at some >f their prices:
CALICOES, 8. 10,12, 15, 16.
GINGHAM, 12L 15, 18, 20.
MUSLIN, 10,12, 14. 15, 18, 20.
CASSIMEKES CLOTHS, SATINETT and
LADIES SACKING at very low prices, Ladies,
Gent's and Hisses Shoes, Sandals and Overshoe?
in great variety. Men's, boys and youths boots;
best Coffee, Tea, Sugar and Syrup at market
prices. Feed and Flour ior sale here at all times.
We invite all to call and see the goods, and com
pare prices, before buying your goods. Our uxotto
is, short profits.
TERMS—Cash, notes or products. ap!3 6S
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SINGER SEWING MACHINE.
The superior merits of the "Singer" Machines
over all others, for cither family use or manu
facturing purposes, are so well established and
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essary.
OUR NEW FAMILY MACHINE,
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A faint idea however, ean at best bo given
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Branches or agencies for supplying the "'Singer'
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9oct 11m
QOOD NEWS FOR THE FARMERS !
THE following kinds of
TII E S 111 N G MACHINES
CONSTANTLY ON HAND AT THE MA
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P. H. SHIRES, BEDFORD, PA.
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ONE AND. TWO-HORSE POWERS.
The Two-horse Machine with two horses and
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ONE-HORSEMACHINES
with three hands, will thresh from 50 to 75 bush
per day.
Twoandfonr-horse TUMBLING SHAFT Ma
chines, also, fonr-horse STRAP MACHINEB,
STRAW SHAKERS of the most approved kind at
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June 19, 1498.
gni (tjoofc,
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EXTRAORDINARY BARGAINS
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NEWS FOR THE PEOPLE
J. M. SHOEMAKER
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DRY GOODS,
GROCERIES,
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CEDAR WARE,
QUEENSWARE,
TOBACCO,
SEGARS, Ac. &e.
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J. M. SHOEMAKER.
Bedford, Pa., Nov. (Hh, 1868.
Tji A R M E ll _ S!M
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AGE OF SOLUBLE BONE PHOS
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AND SODA. THE ESSEN
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OF A
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P W. CLARK & CO.,
BANKERS
No. 35 S. Third Street, Philadelphia,
GENERAL AGENTS
FOR THE
NATIONAL LIFE IN SURANC
COMPANY
OF THE
UNITED STATES O AMERICA,
FOR THE
STATES OF PENNSYLVANIA AND SOUTH
ERN NEW JERSEY.
The NATIONAL LIFE INSURANCE COM
PANY is a corporation Chartered by Special Act
of Congress, approved July 25, 1868, with a
CASH CAPITAL OF $1,000,000,
and is now thoroughly organised and prepared
for business.
Liberal terms offered to Agents and Solieitors,
who are isvited to apply at our office.
Full particulars to be had on application at oar
office, located in the second story of our Banking
House, where Circulars and Pamphlets, fully de
scribing the advantages offered by the Company ,
may be had.
B. S. RUSSELL, Manager.
E. w. CLARK A CO.,
No. 35 South Third Street,
21auglyr PHILADELPHIA.
gEDFORD CLASSICAL SCHOOL.
FOFSDED *T REV. JOIIR LTOX, 1859.
FREDERICK WOODS, Principal.
A first-class school for the instruction of youth
of both sexes in aclassiealand English education,
including Latin, Greek, French, German, Mathe
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REFERENCES?
John P. Reed, Esq.
H. Nieodemua, Esq.
C. N. Hickok,
Geo. Bljrmyer,
G. D. Shuck,
Ross Anderson, M. D
John Lutr,
William Lyon. Esq.
Hon. A. King,
Hon, J. G. Hartley,
Wm. Hartley,
O. E. Shannon, Esq.
B. F. Harry, M. D.
Hen.Sam'! L. Russell.
Jacob Reed,
B. F. Myers,
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