goat itetvo.
ITEMS : On Sunday week last and on Wed
nesday of last week, two of the children, in
mates of the " Children's Home," died very
suddenly. Two others also were attacked on
Wednesday week, with symptoms similar to
those manifested by the two who died, but
remedies were promptly administered, and
they recovered. An inquest was held in the
ease of the one who died on Wednesday, and
the jury returned—cause of death—apoplexy.
During last week in the Court of Common
Pleas, the case of the Columbia Manufactur
ing Company against the Reading and Colum
bia Railroad was terminated by the jury
rendering a verdict of $1,786.10 damages for
the plaintiffs, as value for lands of plaintiffs,
which the defendants had taken for railroad
purposes.
S. S. Itathvon and Alex. Harris, have been
ekosen by the Agricultural and Horticultural
Society of this city and county, as the future
editors and publishers of the Lancaster Farmer.
A pike twenty-six inches in length and
weighing four pounds, Was caught in the city
dam, Conestoga creek, on Monday of last
week.
The friends of the Children's Home, re-
Tonded liberally on last Friday week, to the
all of its officers for donations.
Ou Monday night (the 6th inst), a black
horse was stolen from Mr. Wechter, near
Reamstown, this county. On Tuesday morn
ing the animal was found tied to the railing of
:he Lancaster bridge near Reading, and Mr.
Wechter, having been informed of the fact,
immediately proceeded to Reading, proved the
horse as his property, paid a reward of $25
and took the animal home.
A disease fatal to the " denizens of the
:oop"—commonly known as chickens—has
made its appearance in some sections of our
county. Some of our farmers who are eaten
-ively engaged in the raising of poultry have
suffered very heavily within the past few
weeks by the loss of quite a number of thei
chickens.
The Normal School at Millersville has
nearly live hundred students in attendance.
A lad named Abraham Hogentogler, about
l 4 years of age, residing in Hemplield town
ship, while playing, fell and dislocated both
'tones of the forearm.
The Cross Keys Hutel, Strasburg, owned by
Wm. Echternach, was recently sold at private
sale for $4.800.
On Saturday, December 4th, a son of David
Gruver, residing west of Springville, had his
;eft arm crushed while engaged in assisting
his father in feeding a corn Sheller. Amputa
'ion above the elbow was necessary.
The citizens of Mount Joy are talking of
building new school houses.
A meeting of the citizens of our city favor
able to the organization of a Young Men's
Christian Association, was held in Temper
ance Hall, on Thursday evening of last week.
,fohn li. Pearsol was called to the chair, and
\V. L. Bear chosen Secretary. Remarks were
also made by several gentlemen present. The
necessary committees to further the matter
were appointed, after which the meeting ad
ourned until Thursday evening, December
at which time the reports of the com
inittees will be heard.
John Shreiner of Rapho township, died sud
denly on Tuesday morning of last week, aged
about 52 years.
St. Paul's M. E. Church, of this city, has
1)r some few weeks past been undergoing some
alterations and repairs. Last week the im
provements were completed, and on Sunday
.ast the church was re-dedicated with the
usual services.
A child of Andrew 11. Shultz, of Manor
!owlishly, died very suddenly on Tuesday
Light of last week, of diytheria.
A house belonging to Moses Geisenberger,
of this city, situated in Providence township,
Ilear the " Spread Eagle " tavern, was aeci
tentally burned to the ground on Wednesday,
oecembet Ist. The building was insured.
Mr. Chas. T. Gould, of this city, died sud
denly of Asthma, on Monday morning last,
aged about 5.3 years. He was universally re-
Clues. Denues and S. A. Wiley have been
:e-appointed Notaries Public, for this city,
:'or the term of three years from Jan. 1, 1670.
Mrs. Mary A. Sheaffer, of Elizabethtown,
:,as received letters patent for making her
celebrated cheese—the patent bearing date
December 7th,
A wild goose was shot on Saturday last at
Washington borough.
Dr. Benj. Mishler, of this city, proposes to
distribute among the poor of this city, as a
Christmas gift, 500 loaves of bread and 500
pounds of beef.
On Monday afternoon, a horse which Got
leib Wenninger was driving took fright at a
train of cars, and dashing forward struck the
middle partition of the bridge at Duke street,
injuring himself so severely that he died.
Heaton Ressler of Strasburg-twp., while
working a threshing machine, on Friday
:ast, had one of his feet badly crushed.
George Rutter of East Earl township, was
found dead in his bed, on Wednesday morn
ing of last week.
A man named Good, died suddenly of heart
disease, on Wednesday morning of last week,
at his residence in Leacock township.
Rev. Edwin Shippen Watson, Rector of St.
James the less, near Philadelphia, has accept
ed pie call 0f..,t1w St. James' Church of this
city, and will enter upon the charge next
month.
A youth named Wesley Maloney, aged 17
or 18 years, residing in. Mariettn, was struck
in the face fracturing the bone below the eye,
while playing shinny, some eight or ten days
ago. The wound subsequently produced lock
jaw which caused his death on Friday night.
A. J. Hambright has been appointed ticket
agent of the Penna. Railroad, in place of 0.
F. Youngman, deceased. The once will here-
after be kept open day and night, for the sale
of tickets.
l ,
Henry Martin, was committed. ou
morning last, in default or bail, to ani Apna- r
charge of stealing a watch front the oli
Cs. W. Snyder, in Bast King street.
The Fair of St. Paul's Reformed Chinch, -
held last week, closed on Saturday evening.
The amount realized is about $B5O.
On Sunday last, George F'. Breneman, esq.,
of this city, while descending the stairway at
his office, fell oz the steps, and fractured his
left leg just above the knee.
James Baker, son of John Baker, Re
corder, accidentally shot himself in tko foot,
on Wednesdy of last weak, rendering neces
sary the amputation of one of his toes.
A boy named-Wesley'llarris, an inmate of
the Children's' Home; - was on Thursday of
last week taken torte Rouse of Refegei on
account of his misconduct. • •
On MondA,y morning last, a man named.
Baker, was committed to prison for further
hearing, charged with horse stealing.
The Baptist Church of this city, at present
worshiping in Temperance Hall, celebrated
the ordinance of the Lord's Supper, for the
first time on Sunday evening last. The mem
bers of the church have been the recipients of
a very handsome Communion set, presented
to them by a Christian brother or Philadel
phia, and this service was used on the occa
eion. Rev. J. H. Peters, of Philadelphia,
officiated.
A preliminary survey Las been made of a
new railroad, projected as part of a through
line from Lancaster to New York. The new
road shortens the distance by the present
route some 14 miles.
The daily papers of last week gave an ac
count of the death of Mrs. Jemima Bainard,
who had been for several years.a resident of
Pine Grove Forge, Little Britain township,
and who recently was married to a Mr. Tyler
of California. Her death occurred a few
weeks ago in California, under very stuipkii
ous circumstances ; but as the affair will
probably be determined by the •Courts, we
forbear any further mention at present.
Dr. John Levorgood, of this city, has been
appointed District Deputy Grand Master of
I. 0. of 0. F., for Lancaster county, in place
of J. M. Westhaeffer, resigned.
I [Henry E. Eberly was arrested on Wednes
day morning of last week, and was dned SIO
for selling diseased meat.
Several attempts have recently been made
to enter the residence of Miss Anna Frecht,
of this city. Look well to your locks and
bolts.
The snow, which we noticed last week as
having fallen giving indications that winter
was at hand, has entirely disappeared, and at
present writing a moderate South-east wind
is blowing accompanied with rain.
THE REAL ESTATE MARKET: John S.
Miller has purchased from J. It. Bitner
Bro., one of their three-story brick dwelling
houses, erected on the west side of N. Duke
street, between Lemon and James, for $4,100.
The property of Catharine Fordney, dec'd.,
in Lime street, between Chestnut and Orange
streets, was sold, Saturday, December 4tb, to
Wnt. L. Peiper, for $1,625.
On Wednesday of last week, George Bugle,
Esq., for the heirs of John Hogendobler,
dec'd., sold at public sale, tifty acres of land,
situated beyond the Columbia borough line,
to S. S. Detwiler, Esq., for $213 per acre.
Jacob Gundaker, Auctioneer, sold the two
story brick dwelling house of Mrs. Barbara
Hinkle to Frederick Geiselman, for $2.750.
On last Saturday evening, a two-story
frame house, on Middle street, belonging to
the estate of Elizabeth Tainbo, was sold to
McNaughton, for $760.
Zuricl Swope, Esq., has sold his new brick
souse, corner of West King and Mary streets,
to Mrs. Barbara Hinkle for $3,800.
The farm of Mrs. Sophia Meylen, deceased,
in West Lampeter-twp., ninety-four acres,
was sold on Tuesday, for $106.50 per acre.
Hirsh & Brother, purchasers.
The property in North Queen-st., near the
railroad depot, known as the Eagle Saloon,
and belonging to J. J. Sprenger, was on Tues
day purchased by Flinn & Breneman, at
private sale, for $11,250. I t is the intention
of the firm to erect a large store front in
spring in which to conduct their extensive
business.
JUNCTION AND BREAKWATER RAIL
ROAD: From the ,srissez .1011T11(14 (George
town, Delaware,) of the 26th ult., we clip the
following. It will be remembered that Messrs.
klikoff 8z Barry, of our city, wer e contrac
-1111111 for the building of the roa'erred to:
"It will be gratifying to our re and the
a
public generally, to learn, that th lk
st link of
the Junction and Breakwater Rail Road, is
now nearly completed and will be opened for
freight and travel, about the beginning of
next month. The first car-load of the best
anthracite coal, direct from the mines of
Thomas Baumgardner, Esq., in Pennsylva
nia, will be sent over the road, by the first
train, as a complimentary present from that
gentleman, to the Hon. John W. Houston,
the efficient and public spirited President of
the Rail Road, through whose exertions,
aided by the energetic Directors of the pres
ent Board, this important public work has
been brought to a successful termination. *
IMPORTANT LAW SUIT BEFORE JUDGE
HA.YES: The case of Sam'l M. Pettit, form
erly conductor of the Philadelphia and Read
ing Railroad, against Charles E. Smith, form
erly President of said road, is tinder trial
before Judge Hayes. The buit was originally
brought in Schuylkill county, and removed
by au act of Assembly. Messrs. Hoffman of
Berks, Kaercher of Schuylkill, and Ellmaker
of Lancaster, represent the plaintiff, and
Messrs. Gowen of Philadelphia, TCunkel of
Harrisburg, and North of LaiicasteiN the de
fendants.
CouitErTiox : In our local columns on the
3d inst., we stated that "the large Foundry
of Ephrata, of Messrs. Royer & Kraatz, is
about suspending operations for part of the
winter season on account of dull times."
The genth!men nauaed'have ceased manu
facturing queroitroo, for the' resent, but we
arc happy to state that they do not contem
plate susibakiitig foundry work as stated, and
that the announcement was a mistake.
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ease, and those chronic, lingering diseases
which are peculi:ir to feuiales, aro cured by
that wonderful and valuable remedy--Dr.
Pierce's Alternative Extract, or Golden Medi- ,
cal Discover:,. In Bronchial, Throat and ,
Lung diseases it has nu equal. Sold by drug
gists, or enclose three dollars and twenty-livq.
cents to Dr. R. V. Pierce, Buffalo, N. Y., and".
get thn t , hull lcs , free of express charges
To sttip an itching head use Hall's Vege
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PERIODICALS
A Aim Yertr's Gift. Any gentleman that wants
to give a lady friend a present ought to send
her PETERSON'd LAPIES' NATIONAL for 1870, as it
promises to be better than ever, and Peterson
always keeps his promise. It would be a very
interesting and useful gift. The January num
ber of this most excellent Magazine is on our
table with two of the most, splendid steel en
gravings that we ever saw. The first one is
called " Parted by Fate," anti is accompanied
with a very powerful story by Frank Lee Bene
dict. The second Is called "A Bitter Morn
ing," and represents two children skating on
lee. This is one of the most cunning pictures
we have seen for a long time. As for Peter
son's fashion plates, they can't be beat. They
are engraved on steel, and are really superb;
every lady ought to see them. The price of
this Magazine is only two dollars a year, while
the inducements to clubs are very great.' Speci
mens are sent gratis to those wishing to get up
clubs. Address Charles J. Peterson, No. 306
Chestnut street, Philadelphia.
s LADY'S FRIEND.-1120 number for Janu
ary, 1870, is a truly splendid New Year's gift. A
thrilling picture—"ls vita R Arius" of Niagara,
is the first steel plate. The second is a beauti
ful title-page for the magazine, encircled with
the flower-wreathed portraits of seven of its
lady contributors. The Colored Fashion Plate,
as usual, shows the latest styles ; and there is
• rides a page of richly colored patterns for
- • lin Work. The music is the " RoczAwAv
• , vrisca." A great variety of articles for
•' 4 s' dress, and for the work-table, are illus
..*, if, by wood cuts. A beautiful story by Mrs.
`• Oulton—`• DID Its FOROZT Heal" is begun in
this number; and there is a poem by Florence
Percy, and stories by E. B, Ripley, by
Dou
glas, A. M. Dana, Se. The publishers offer
great inducements to new subscribers, and we
recommend our readers to inclose ten cents for
.a• sample copy, to Deacon & Peterson, 819
walnut Street, Philadelphia. Price $9.60 a year
(which also' neludes a large steel engraving.)
Four copies, $O. Five copies (and one gratis,)
" The Lady's Friend' , and " The Saturday
Eilening Post" (and one engraving,) e 4.01
lfarnua'slloll/6 MAGAZINS SOU 1870.—The pub
lishers of this favorite lady's magazine have
issued a prospectus for 1870 that is full of
Premised excellencies and attractions; and as
they have always kept their word, their read
ers may count on a rich dispensation of good
.things during the coming year. Among the
original papers to be given, we notice, "Mar
vels of the insect World," accompanied by ten
splendid full-page illustrations: "Gardening
for the Ladies;" "A New American Society
Novel;" "A Series of Powerfully Written
Stories and Domestic Novelets," "A Series of
Temperance Tales for the Tinies;" " A Series
of Strongly Written Articles on Woman's Work
and Woman's Wages;' "A New Cookery Book,"
ite., Se In the department of fashion and
illustration, the MOMR MAGAZINE will continue
to maintain' its superior artist to excellence and
beauty. Terms $9 a year, with a large deduc
tion for clubs. Address T. S. Arthur & Soil,
Philadelphia, Pu.
Tax DMILDRENS' Hoax —" Take it all in all,"
says the Sunday School Times, " this is the best
magazine for children in the world." For
beauty of illustration and typography, it is cer
tainly unsurpassed in this or any other coun
try;aud we leans by the prospectus for 1870, that
its pictorial attractions are to exceed in beauty
those of any previous year. Terms $1.25 a year.
live copies for &S. Address T. S. Arthur A.
Sons, Philadelphia, Pa.
Oxen A Mown', another of Arthur's publica
tions, for January, is also on our table, and con
tains its usual variety of choice reading matter.
All should have it.
That " old household necessity"—'the Frank
lin Almanac for MO, _published by A. Winch,
506 Chestnut street, Philadelphia, is on our
table. Price 20 cents.
THE LUTHIRAN OnBERVER: We
are gratified in the highest measure. at
the encouraging evidences of success, which
attend our religions journals, evincing the
power which they wield among our people.
iVe note, in this connection, the fact that the
LUTHERAN OBSERVER, of Philadelhia, now in
its thirty-seventh year, conducte dby Rev. F.
W. Conrad, will be issued from January Ist,
1870, as a double sheet. Under the oharge of
Rev. Conrad assisted by n corps of contribuc
tors, comprising the most talented and abl
writers of the church, it will be his aim, to
make it, in all respects, a first class religious
journal, to which end, neither t tune, labor nor
expense will be spared. The ter sof eubserip
tion, notwithstanding the contemplated en
largement, will remain the same as heretofore,
namely, *2.50 per annum, payable in advance.
If not paid until the subscription expires, 43.
We trust that all the readers of the Oassavitit
will put forth every effort to increase the num
ber of its subscribers, and thus in sonic measure
repay the additional expense incurred In the
proposed change.
A Model Mayazine.—For beauty of typogra
phy, artistic engravings, and high-toned lite
rary articles, together with a large and beauti
ful display 01 the fashions, Diniortesr , s MONTH
LY MAGAZINE is certainly unsurpassed. The
January number, Just received, in addition to
unusual holiday attractions, has a line steel
portrait of both Mr. and Mme. Demorest . The
rich display of novelties offered in DERIORKET'S
MONTHLY would seem to be enough to secure a
circulation suMeient to satisfy its publishers,
lint in addition we see they propose to give a
very large and line engraving to each subscri
ber, valued at *lO. The engraving alone would
makd very appropriate holiday or birthday
ift; but when added to the costly picture the
bestparlor magazine is included, to be a
monthly reminder of tho friendly feeling of the
giver, there is certainly no better way of in
vesting 41. Address DEMORE.T'S SIevTHLY, 838
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HARRIED.
ussi u—SIETz. November 30th ' at Cooper's
Hotel, by the Rev. W. T. Gerhard, Martin M.
Mussel* to Annie M. Metz, both of K Hemptleld.
STRICK LER—LONGENECKER. December 9th, at
!lofting & SchloWs lintel, by the Rev. W T.
Gerhard, Abraham S. Strickler of Rapho, to
Emily B. Longenecker, of Penn.
Ntssr.v—linunAxita. November 10th, at Coop
er's Hotel, by the Rev. W. 'l'. tieritstrd, Henry It.
Ntssly of West Hemptleld, to Rebecca H. But- 110e1 RADBURY7S AND OTHER baker, baiter, of Rapho. NOS. Taylor & Farley's and. E. P.
Delagmber 7t,h, by Utiv t. A. Gas ("n=1151,1110 Melodeons, .
Elt Ttecarone or Mfirtie tter., 11.; , rirrtwirtiolesolo Ac int,ll4B Arch
Kate F. Meek, of Pequea, this county.
street and 21 North Eleventh street, Plitlattel
MEEK I IVS—t iI r AN. Deeembe r Stli, at IV likes- Tth [00.29-6111
burro, hy the rev. Father °Purvey), Frank 7 _
Meekins, formerly of ill..city to Ellen , LEW iS roTTEII,
gall. of Williesbarre.
ALFA --II A WE. Doet.llllil4l' 12111, in New Hol
land, by the Rev. rarliv , W. ( :erhard, Manlihts
Raley of New Ifollaml, to Sarah Hawk, of Up.
per Loteoek. •
It Es-EL-I;IMM% N ovent bee 2t-th, by Benjamin
Urban, esq., Jaeob VC.ttes,sel to Fannie Brady,
both of Eone,:totta township Laneust er county.
En Hr.} Dent mher 9th. at the Sec
ond Moravian Church, of Philadelphia, by Rev.
H. S. Hoffman, Henry Eichler ot Lancaster city,
to Sallie A. Keinble, of Philadelphia.
FtILK MA December 9th, by the Rev.
.1. J. Striiie, at his residence, Christian J. 11.
Volkman totatharine Pitts both of Martic-twp
ITlf ER—MILLER.. December sth, by the Rev.
Strum, at his resblence, Abraham Ft
Wit
titer, of Mono'', to ,Alattie M.. only daughter of
Abraham Miller, of Millersville.
Mvi.os--Ilunztt. At the Fountain Inn Hotel,
by tin, per. Dr. Greenwald, Franklin M. Mylin
ol' Pei! ilea, to Fanny Huber, of West Lampcter.
DIED.
th,, , LD. December 13th, in this city, Charles
T. Gould, aged 53 years.
ADAMS. December 9th, in this city, John C.
Adams, in the 38th year of his age.
RICHARDS. December Bth, in the borough of
Columbia, Allen Richards, in the 68th year of
his age.
LEVEVRE, At Pleasant Grove, Adams county,
Lizzie H. Lefevre, (laughter of Rev. William
D. and Sallie P. Lefevre, aged 23 months.
MILLER. December loth
22
in Hatrisburg, Emma
E. Miller, aged 23 years, d months and days.
YEACLEY. December 10th in this city, Sophia
Yeagley, in the 30th year of her age.
MusssLmAs. November 27th,in Earl-twp.,
Fanny Musselman, daughter of John and Eli
zabeth Musselman, aged 26 years, 4 months
and 23 days.
HENDERSON. Dee. sth, suddenly, at his re
sidence In Sadsbury, of disease of the heart, A.
Lightner Henderson, esq„ in the C7th year of
his age.
LAULA. December Sth, at the Home for
Friendless Children, Harris Labia, aged 9
years. •
BAKER. November 22d, in Mount Joy town
ship, Anna Baker, wife of Samuel Baker, in her
70th year.
MILLER. Dec. 10th, at the residence of Gotlieb
Young, in Harrisburg,
lemma H. Miller, aged
23 3 ears, 9 months and6,days.
THE MARKETS.
Lancaster Household Markets.
LANCASTUR, Dec. 15.
Butter, Vi lb 48i 50
Lard,
Eggs, 6. 20 22
doz.. 40 45
Dive Chickens Vi pair 55 90
Dressed Chickens each. 83 55
Turkeys 1 25 60
Geese 100 1 25
Beef by the quarter—front......... 9 10
Beef by the quarter—hind 11 12
Small Potk by the quarter 15 17
Whole Hogs per lb., dressed 14 1 4 15
Potatoes It bus 50 i go
Potatoes per 1 ,4 peck 7 9
Onions.— 20
Apples VI / / i l peck 15 20
V/ /
Turnips eck . ....... ..... 8
Walnut ter,peck 12
Sweet Cider per gallon 25
Applebutter per pint 151 113
RI
corn in the ear, per bus 90
Outs It bag of 8 bus 1 6 184
Philadelphia Pr
PUILADZLPHIA, Dee. 15.
exceedingly quiet, and
t ably unchanged, are In ft
is no shipping demand, k
operate sparingly. About
hands, including au
tras $5.12;605 25; rost i .
nesota extra family at f
rate for choice; Pa. do.
diana and Ohio do. do. al
brands at 5 5 .7 5 4t7. 50 , a OOO /
Rye flour is lower. Sabi
Prices of Corneleal are
There is no spirit in th
prices are weak. Sales of
Delaware red at tr. 2501.16.
Rye is steady at * 1 for Western, and 0.10 kr
Penna.
it
Corn is quiet at the dee ll ne noted lealia .
Sales of 1,000 bus. old yellow at VAN and
bus. new do. at 80685 e. for damp and winie
Oats are not much sought after. a= bus. a.
and Delaware at 570100., the latter rate for
choice light.
Barley isin betterdemand; 1,000 bushels New
York two-rowed sold at *l, and 1100 bus. Canada
West at $1.15.
Whisky is less active; we quote wood and iron
bound Western at $1.02@1.03.
The Cattle Maxket.
MONDAY, Dec. 13.—The market for Beef Cattle
was firm to-day, and the advance recorded last
week was well maintained. We quote choice
at 9.)i@10c.; prime at 9@Wie.; fair to good at
7 @t 3 lic.; and common at 50)63.1e. $1 /5., as in
quality. Receipts, 2810 head. The following
sales were reported •
78 head, Owen Smith, Virginia 8 @ 9 1 ,f,
90f A. A. Christy & Bro.. Virginia .. 11 (12 9W
42 ‘ l4, - Dengler & McCleese, Western 7 @ W/ 2
90 " P. McFillen, Western 7 alO
50 f• P. Hathaway, Western 5% 9
28 " Sus. S. Kirk, Chester co 7 7 1 ';
•25 " B. McFillen, Western 8% 10
100 " James MeFillen, Western.... 8 10
65 " E. S. MeFillen, Ches. co 8
127 " Ullman & Bachman, Western 7 gay
160 " Martin, Fuller & Co., West'n. VA 9l
167 " Mooney & Smith, Western._ 7 9%
50 " Thos. Mooney & Bro, Virginia 6 @ 8
40 , r - 11. Chain Western Pennqs..... 7 07%
150 " John Smith & Bro., Western 7 iv 10
95 " J. &L. Frank, Virginia 7 @ WA'
100 " O. Schamberg,& Co. Virginia 7 @WA
LO " Hope & Co., Vestern 7 CO 9N
48 14" M. Dryfoos & Co., Western.... 8 : 8 % , :i .
55 " 11. Frank Western 6 8
49 " 13. Baldwin, Chester co 6 0 8 1 4 .
It f• Jesse Miller, Chester co 7 @ 9
66 " Elkon & Co., Virginia 61444) 7!../
1'25 " G. Ellenger, Virginia 5 %@ F : Ys .
19 " Chandler & Alexander, Ches. 7 8t 9
26 " A. Kimble, Chester co s%tlf 9
23 " L. Horne, Delaware 5 tßf 9
74 "o^ Blum & C 0. ,, Virginia 6 a 7
25 " Jos. Hull, I% "esters 5 %0 H
40 " .1. J. Chain, Western Pa G 0) 7
66 " John McArdle, Western 7 @ 9%
53 " S. Frank, Western 7 @ 6! , ,',
10 " S. M. Knox, Lancaster c 0..... 19
..
10 "... Hookes & Matlack, Chest. co. BT,f4
35 ff H. Keller, Western Pa 5W@ 6 j
Cows and calves sell freely at last week's
quotations ; 200 head sold at the Avenue Drove
Yard at $504100. Sprif.gers may be quoted at
$450)75.
Sheep—the market is active and prices are a
fraction higher; sales of 5000 head at s@7c. for
comie and extra.
H the demand is somewhat limited, and
price 'are weak ; sales of 3207 head at $14@1510
100 114. for corn fed. A very choice lot sold at
$15.25. •
New Advertisements.
HOLIDAY BOOKS
AND FANCY GOODS,
REMCED FROM 10 TO 20 PER CENT
BOOKS FOR THE GRAVE,
HOOKS FOIL THE GAY,
ROOKS FOR THE OLD, and
BOOKS FOR THE YOUNG
BIBLES, TESTAMENTS,
YMN BOOKS,
\VIHTING DEsKs,
FRENCH ANI) AMERICAN
WORK BOXES,
DIES' COMPANION:',
ALBUMS,
!!,TEIZEOSCOP ES AND VIEWS
Checker Boards, Gamey in great variety, Sun
day School Punks and Rewards or all kinds,
Teachers , Helps, Stationery and Initial Letter
Paper cheaper than was clip ()flared in Lan
caster
AiP-ow Green Backs firm Wall purchasers.
D. S. BARE,
West King•st.,corywr of Fulton Row•
Misceltancoas.
REAL ESTATE ,\ GEN't
lIW BLOOMFIELD, PERRY CO., PA
A large number of valuable farms for sale on
retu•onable terms, located in Perry county, Pa.
Scud for a Circular giving a full description of
each farm registered. Also, price, loete-bn
T RADE, TRADE, TRADE!
o! 0!! !!! 0 !!! !
!lON EY ! MONEY ! ! MONEY !! !
How ! ! How !! ! }tow!!!!
Get! Get!! Get!!!
singer! Singer Sewing Machine! !
First! First!! First!!! First!!!!
Get boot (}et hoot !! Get boot !!!
By trading it off on a Howe and write a
Card against the Singer Agent. [nov26-3t
DIM
RBERTOLETTE,
1 I • UNDERTAKER,
No. 18 NORTH FIFTH STREET,
READING
Always on hand
Earley's Patent Wooden Collins,
Raymond & Co.'s Metallic Coffins,
Fisk's Metallic Coffins
Always prepared to attend to the dead and
furnish Coffins, burial cases, &c., at the very
shortest notice.
B. BERTOLETTE,
No. 18 North Fifth street,
Reading, Pa
noN 12-tfi
Cabinet Ware.
JAS. F. RICKSECKER,
MANUFACTURER AND DEALER IN
LOA 0 II Z II ail laVivihl 0 1
Windsor & Cane-seated Chairs,
1011
GENERAL lIPHOLST ; ' 1,
NO. 29 EAST , KINO STREET,
Nearly opposite the Court House, over Burr's
Book Store,
I,AiIiCASTER, PA.
Orders and Repairing proinpOy attended to
[Nov26-Sm
Hotels.
TT V S. HOTEL,
OPPOSITE PINi.. B. S. DEPOT,
HARRISBURG, PA
I=l
W. H. EMMINGER & CO.,
Proprietors
inbilAy)
Banking.
DAVID SAllt.
BAM & SHENK,
BANKERS,
NORTHEAST ANGLE OF CENTRE SQUARE,
LANCASTER, PERNA
noWlyj
r7AIIM c 4 t JACKSON,
I LA
WATCHES, CLOCKS, JEWELRY,
S P ECTA C LES AND FANCY GOODS,
No. 15 NORTH QUEEN STREET,
/161k — REPATRI-NG A'l"l'EN DEL) Ts).'1011.
no2o ly]
WATCHES!
CLOCKS, CLW'KS
The undersigned keeps constantly on haml a
large and full assortment of the
GENUINE AMERICAN WATCHES,
of different weight and finish, to suit all, which,
are sold upon the most reasonable terms, and
guaranteed to give satisfaction.
Keeps also on band a good as,,ortment of
CLOC,'KS.
Call and examine the goods before purchasing
elsewhere.
Thankful for past favors, I solicit a confirm
time of the same. HENRY F. ANDREWS,
jan I.ly•] Strasburg, Lancaster co., Pa.
WHEELER & WILSON'S
LOCK-STITCH
Famil , Sewin! Machine.
OVER 400,000 NOW IN USE.
EXAMINE IT BEFORE RI.IYING ANY OTHER.
fsl.o Par Month.
PETERSON 4 CARPENTER, General olgents.
General Office fir Lancaster County:
64_ North Queen St 64
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HOW TO GET A HOWE!
C. FATE, Agent,
No. 42.:516 k;EN
Howe Sewing Machines
Are tiny is t hq 11011 d !
HIGIIEST PRE Tr mils
at all the great exhibition: 6f the wool,!
W Examine carefully, belore pu t r.t7; any
other, unit be eonvineedol" fteir •,uper,orlty.
oct'29-t f
_ •
(4-RIVER eti, BAKERIS
•
fltvq. pßE:i!trun
EL sTi ''l'lj'rUJi
FAMILY ERVING MACHINES.
495 1:1:0_11)WAV, NEW YI)E1
130 cIIE.:STNUT STREET, PHILADELPHIA
Beauty and Elasticity of St deli.
Perfection and Simpliait y of Maelinerg.
Using both threads directly from the spools.
No fastening of seams by hand and no ',vasit
of thread.
Wide range of application without ..hange (.1
adjustment.
The seam retains i t s beau! y and flrmucF , ... after
washing and ironing.
Besides doing all kinds of work done by other
Sewing Machines, these Machines execute the
most beautiful and. permanent Embroidery and
ornamental work.
Air The Highest Premiums at all the Fairs
and exhibitions of the United Slates and
Europe, have been awarded the Grover Baker
Sewing Machines, and the work done by them,
wherever exhibited in competition.
air• The very highest prize, THE•( IROSS OF
THE LEGION Of. HONOR, was conferred on
the representative of the Grover & Baker Sew
ing Machines, at the Exposition Universelle,
Paris, 1567, tints attesting their great superiority
over all other Sewing Machines.
For sale by
GEORGE SPURRIER,
North Queen street,
Lancaster, Pa.
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_Books and Stationery.
SCHOOL BOOKS,
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL'
We would respectfully call the attention of all
MERCHANTS,
SCHOOL DIRECTORS,
TEACHERS,
PARENTS ANN)
SCHOLARS
SCHOOL BOOKS AND STATIONERY!
Which will be solo at the
LOWEST CASH PRICES
—AT—
GREATLY REDUCED RATES.
Call before purchasing elsewhere.
J. 11. SHEAFFE'II , S
Cheap Cash Book Store,
No. 52 North Queen-st.,
Lancaster. Penns
Eprrose .EXPRBSS: Dr. Wm. M. Whiteside, the
enterprising Dentist, has purchased from me
large stock of teeth and all the fixtures, the in
struments formerig belongin g
_ to me, and also
those used by my father, Dr. Parry, in his prso
lice. In the purchase, the doctor as provided
himself with some of the most valuable and ex
pensive instruments used in dental practice,
and has beyond doubt ono of the best and lar
gest collections of teeth and instruments in the
State. Persons visiting the commodious offices
of Dr. Whiteside, cannot fail to be fully accom
modated. The Doctor loses no opportunity of
furnishing himself with every late scientific
improvement in his line of business.
11 B. PARRY.
TIT M. 'WHITESIDE,
Vl' •
EAST KING STREET,
EX3IIIED
Next door to the Court house, over Fahnes
LANCASTZR, PXNNA
Teeth Extracted without pain by the use of
(Nitrous Oxide) Gas.
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Jewelry.
DEALERS:
SILVER
AND SILVER-PLATED W ARE,
LANCASTER, PA
ATCH ES
Sewing MmAines.
SOLD ON LEASE PLAN,
CALL ON
I..INCA'4EIt,
Till.
Aint littv. taken lln
POINTS OF EX.CELLEN('E.
To our LARGE STOCK of
PAPER AND ENVELOPES.
Dentistry.
LANCASTER, J une 251,11, 1668.
DENTIST.
OFFICE AND RESIDENCE,
tock's Dry Goods Store,
WENTZ' BEE HIVE STORE
NOW oPNN AT
"WENTZ BEE HIVE,"
An extensive and choice assortment of Foreign
and Dome.tie DRY GOODS, DRESS G00D..,
A complete
It assortment of 11,
E Week and Colored E
E Silks, Irish Poplins, • t.
Black Alpaca Poplins,
H French Merinos, All-wegi II
I Idelaines. A large variety of 1
V CHOICE S II A W L S, French V
E Broche SHAWLS. All the latest E
novelties of Plaid and Striped
s Wool. SHAWLS, VELVETEENS, ••
T all Shades. DOMESTIC GOOD*.
(1 All the best makes of Bleached and ~
If. UNBLEAcHEI) SHEETINGS, 141.• i:
L LOW CASE & SHIRTING MUSLINS. E
Bleached and Unbleached
CANTON FLANNELS,
White, Red and Gray,
Plain bill! Twilled,
All-wool Flannels,
All-wool Blankets, all Qualities. '
Cradle and Crib Blankets, Counterpane.i. A
complete and well selected stock of HOUSE
EEPINt I DRY GOODS GLASS AN G QUEENS
WARE. Special attention paid to this our new
department. Oar GIVE US A CALL.
THOS. J. WENTZ,
No. 5 East King street.
[Sign of the "Bee (fire.") dec3-ti
NV .I.TCII
F URS! Fr RS!: I'L liS!!!
HAGER & BROTHER:- have now open direct
from the importers a choice selection of
PA NC Y FURS
FOR
AND cIiILDREN.
HUDSON BAY SABLE,
MINK SABLE,
ASTRACHAN,
SQUIRREL,
FILCH, fcc.,
In EngTlikt, , . Berthas, ➢lartilet.las, Bot.s anal
Mutts. A large assortment of
CHILDREN'S FURS.
Ail- The above are all fresh goods, and will b(
sold at a grout reduction from last year's price.
HAGER t BROTHERS.
CLOAKS ,
SHAWLS AND CLOAKINGS,
ASTRACHAN, CHINCHILLA AND BEAVER,
CLOAKS AND CLOAKINGS '
BLACK AND COLORED VELVETEEN,
BROCHA
CASH , MERE AND WOOLEN
LONG AND SQUARE SHAWLS
DRESS GOODS for Ladies , and Children.
.104 - A large assortment of the above at low
prit,”. , at GER & BROTH ERS.
F ALL, 186 U. FALL 1569.
hI EN'S WEAR.
CLOTHS, CASSIMER ES, COATING
HAGER BROTHERS
Have now open a choice selection of Foreign
and Domestic COATINGS, in Blue,
Dahlia, Olive and Black.
EDRIDON, MOSCOW and CASTOR BEAVER
for OVERCOATINGS, same shades.
Melton,: and Cassimeres for SUITS. Goods for
hay's Wear at the price of goods in 'IMO.
READY-MADE CLOTHING
for Men and Boys,
Of our own manufacture, the material 3 eare•
dally selected and satisfaction guaranteed.
GENT'S FURNISHING GOODS.
:MERINO SHIRTS and DRAWERS, small to
extra sizes. GENT'S SMUTS of approved
make. Neck Ties, Handkerchiefs, (.loves.
hosiery, &e.
The above stock will he found eomplet Itll , l
low dOWII prim 's. We invite inspection.
ov 13 II WEI? BROTHERs.
.1All.); If A1M , 1.-41, M. a. iinicsi ii, .14.P.N . r.. MILLEL.
11 AliN &I CO'S
CHEAP STORE,
N 0.27 KING-ST.. L.kNCA:-TE::. „
1 ivaler- in Forvigli and Dour-1
DRY GOODS,
GLA.,•;s AND QUEENSWARE
( lot h 9, I ass imeres, SaDignetl.s, Jeans, Tweeds
Lindscvs, Flannels, Ticking, Cheeks. Plaids,
A Ipaceas, Press Goods, Gingham:4, calico?-.
Musllns and Drills,
White Goods, Notions, &No: 1 Feathers,
MEN AND BOY b , WEAR.,
;llalc up at astonishing Low Prices.
SO - Call and examine our stock before pur
chasing elsewhere. Efeb1114.;94.y
FALL, 1869.
JOHN D. SKILES'
BLACK SILKS,
coLWIED SILKS,
IR Islf POPLINS,
PARIS DREsS GOODA,
IIL'K COL' D ALPACAS
ENGLISH DRESS GOODS,
FRENCH MERINOS AND WOOL DELAINS
BLACK BOMBAZINES & CRETONE (MOTU,
PAISLEY AND BROCIIE LONG SHAWLS,
BLACK TIIIBET LONG & SQUARE SHAWLs.
500 PLAID AND STRIPED LONG AND
SQUARE WOOL SHAWLS,
CLOAKING CLOTHS,
WATER-PROOF CLOTHS.
100 PAIR BED CRIB AND
CRADLE BLANKETS.
ENGLISH AND
AMERMAN PRINT! , ,
LINEN DAMASKS,
WHITEREDi GREY FLANNELS,
IN ALL QUALITIES.
A full .le of Ladies' Merino Vests, Hosiery
Gluves, amoral Skirts, &e.,
Carpets, Oil Cloths, and Window Shades
FAL], IN9.
MEN AND BOYS' WEAR,
JOHN D. SKILES is now receiving , a fine
as
sortment of CLOTHS AND CASSI hi EBES, Eng
lish and American Coatings in all shades, Mo•
cow and Castor Beavers, all shades.
Goods for Boys' wear, for sale by the yard, or
made up to oruer at shorunotice, and warrant•
ad to give sal isfaction.
BEADY-MADE CLOTHING. Suits for Mein.
sults for Boys. '
200 OVERCOATS for Men and Soya' of our
Own manufacture. Gents' Furnishfng Goods.
Merino Undershirts and Drawers, Hosiery.
Gloves, Neck Ties, Isc.,
JOHN I). SKILES.
No. 24 Mat King street, one door oast or the
Lancaster County National Bank. [oetl-t f
_WALL'S
[ 4 VEGETABLE SICILIAN
I-IAI It.
RENEWER.
PERSONS WHO ARE GRAY
Can have their hair restored to its natural
color, and if it has fallen out, create a new
growlb, by Its use.
It is the best HAIR DRESSING in the world,
making lifeless, stift, brushy hair, healthy, soli
and glossy.
Price $l.OO. For sale by all druggists.
11. P. HALL & CO.
Novl2-1m) Humbug', N. H., Proprietors
Dry Goods.
NOW OPENING
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