Bradford reporter. (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, May 17, 1866, Image 4
Field Corn. Every mau has a definite notion of what field corn is—yet how different are these ideas. To the Canadian or Maine reader it means a little 5-I'oot variety, with 8-inch ears, and 8-rowed ; the kernels usually yel low as gold, and hard as flint. He plants it in rows, 3 feet apart, and in hills 20 to 24 inches apart in the rows. It may be planted in June, and cut up in 90 days. To the Connecticut Valley and New York far mers, field corn is larger, coarser, taller, of larger ears, of more various colors and qualities—planted in hills 3 to 31 feet apart usually in May.and harvested in September, allowing 110 to 120 or more days for it to mature enough to be cut up. As we go West and South, the size of the plant and the length of season required for its devel opment and perfection increase ; 4 and 5 feet apart is no unusual distances to find the hiils, and the ears, instead of being 8- rowed and 12 to 14 inches long, as in the Middle and Eastern States, are short, thick, and 12 to 20 rowed, while the kernels lose the flinty character, in a measure, and gain a certain mealiness, and in shape resemble gourd seed or horse's tooth. The varieties of corn are almost infinite, (if we may use the expression), and yet it is remarkable that the plant is everywhere governed by the same rules of culture, and instructions good for Maine will apply in Louisiana. Corn needs a deep and rich soil, or es pecial manuring, and the ground must be dry and warm. The culture should be tho rough previous pulverization, with the dis semination of manure throughout the soil, by plowing and harrowing, unless, indeed, the corn be planted on a good sward, turn ed under, in which case manuring with a good compost, stable manure, or some con centrated fertilizer in the hill is desirable on soils which need manuring to ensure a good crop. After planting, the culture should consist in keepiug the weeds down, and the surface free and opou.for the action ' of the air and the absorption of dew and other moisture. The stalks should not be so crowded that ■ they cannot mature well ; and, if the cul ture be thorough, farmers generally err in putting the drills too far apart and letting too many stalks stand in each hill. It is much more economical of space to plant in drills ; the stalks a foot apart,and the drills 30 inches to feet, according to the vari ety—this distance being a little less than half the Light of the stalks, on an average. Never allow more than 4 stalks to a ill.— If all the culture is to be done by horsepow er, it pays to sacrifice a little of the land to convenience,and put the corn in hills equal ly distant, and in true rows, running both ways. Early Planting of Corn—Preparation. In the Northern States, May is often a cold, wet, rainy month, and corn planted early, either does not come up at all, or it drags out a poor, yellowish, dwindling life, until the warm weather of June, while the farmer has to wage a steady battle with the weeds in order to see his corn rows at all. This is often the case at least, and we very much prefer to do other work in the early part of the month,meanwhile keeping the ground open by occasional harrowinge, so that perhaps,two or three crops of weeds will start up and be killed before the 20th or 25th, at which time we prefer to put in the main crop. An early maturing kind is best, and this cannot be too much insisted on both at the East and West ; and we pre ferjnot to go far out of thefneighborhood for it, if we have not enough of such seed as we want of our own raising. Take perfect ears with small cobs, and well filled out. Use only the perfect ker nels. If the ear is perfect and thoroughly ripe, all the kernels may be used ; but if the ear is mishappen and the kernels at the tip not so ripe and hard as the rest, plant only from the middle of the ear. Soak the corn ten or twelve hours, then change the water, adding that which is as hot as one can bear his hand in. To this add a little pine tar, and stir the whole until the corn is all thinly coated with tar. Pour off the water and roll the corn in slaken lime.— Plant within twelve hours, covering only about half an inch deep. Grass Land, How to Improve It. If you ask this question of many farmers, the only reply will be, break up and sod down afresh. Others will hesitate before giving this uniform answer. They will in sist on looking at the land first, or at least will wish to know what is the matter with the present grass crop In some parts of the field mossy or boggs ? or does it grow certain coarse grass which indicate undue moisture at the bottom ? If so, their eyes will be opened, and they will reply, in med ical language, that "underdrainiug is indi cated." Nothing does the land need so much as this ; nothing will do it material good, until this is first attended to. Plow ing and manuring will be nearly all use less, so long as the land is clogged with surface water, If this is not the trouble, they will eu quire whether foul weeds have got posses sion, to the exclusion of wholesome gras ses. If not, but the trouble is simply an impoverishment of the surface by long crop ping, they will advise to scarify the sward in the fall with a heavy harrow, tearing up the moss,and disturbing the soil a little, so that it will receive fresh seed. Then they will sow from 10 to 15 quarts per acre of clear timothy and Red Top in equal parts, and cover the same with a light harrow. We should have said, too, they will apply a good coat of old manure, before the seed sowing. In this way repeating the ma nuring once in two years, many a meadow or pasture can be brought up to a high state of productiveness If, however, the land is infested with white daisy, dock, or thistle, the only way will be to break it up thoroughly, cultivate it five years with crops and grain, and finally seed down again. Manuring should go along with this cultivation, of course. When seeding down, be not sparing of seed, but use half a bushel of Timothy and the same of Red Top. If red Clover is desired, it should not generally be sowed until in the spring, as it is apt to winter kill. If our farmer is a progressive man, perhaps he will enquire whether the grass crop eouhl not be im proved by irrigation. We believe that much is to be realized from this practice during the next generation. Manuring Corn in the Hill. When manure is scarce and the greatest effect is demanded the first season, or when corn is on a good sod, and a little start is wanted at first, or when the land is rather cold and the season uncertain, it is best to manure ih the hill for corn. If one has a fine compost, say of swamp muck and ma nuie, containing J of the latter, after mar king out, a good shovelful may be distri buted to three or four hills, and the corn dropped directly upon it. If, however the compost is made up of ashes, superphos phate, guano, poudrette, etc.,singly 0 r min gled, it must be mixed with soil and cover- Ed with a little qarth besides, or the seed may be killed by coming in contact with it. Such active fertilizer*-, and the list is large, must always be used with care,not to have the seed injured. Yet they are needed close at hand,for the encouragement of the young plant as soon as it starts. Superphosphate, ashes, gypsum, soda saltpeter, etc., may be applied upon the hill after the corn is up, or, at least, after planting, with quite as good effect as if put in the hill. The list of concentrated manures which may be made on the farm, or bought, is quite large, and if any person visit s the manufactories of various kinds in his vicin ity he will often be able tosecure much that is of value to himself, and do the shoema ker, soap boiler, brewer, tanner, butcher,or glue boiler, a favor also. Broom Corn Culture •The culture of broom corn is usually con ducted with profit, and attended by no greater difficulties, if so great, as that of maize. The remarks made in other articles in this number, with reference to the prepa tion of the soil for Indian corn, manuring, etc., are equally applicable to this crop. With regard to seed, it is a question we cannot decide as to which is best, the tall or the dwarf variety. The testimony indi cates that when the very best dwarf seed can be obtained, the crop is superior to the tall, (easier to handle and the brush finer and quite as elastic aud valuable.) Yet there are many persons who have been greatly disappointed in changing from the tall to the dwarf kind. Land which is very grassy should be avoided, for almost any weeds are prefer able to grass, with this crop ; and locali ties visited early by the frosts of autumn are most undesirable, as the earliest varie ties are not secure from injury by frost, even in favorable localities. After plow ing,harrow and bush the ground smooth, or roll it. Plant with a seed drill in rows three feet apart, dropping the seeds on an average two inches apart, depositing some fertilizer in the drill with tho seed. Sup erphosphate mingled with an equal quan tity of gypsum, at the rate of SOU pounds to the acre, has done well. A good drill will sow both seed and fertilizer. May 20th i to the Ist of June is a good time to plant broom corn in this latitude, for it will not grow much until the weather is hot. Cover very lightly. Just after what is called j "corn-planting time" is a safe rule, though in our practice we are inclined to delay this, so that it would be a little late for the broom corn. Cold, wet weather and frosts are more injurious to broom corn than to maize. After it is up a liberal surface dressing of ashes upon the hills or rows is often an excellent application. A SINGLE WORM KILLED THAT TREE.—Du ring my sojourn in a place of resort for in valids I was one day walking through the romantic grounds and park with some friends, when the proprietor of the estab lishment drew our attention to a large syc amore tree decayed to the core. "That fine tree," said lie, "was killed by a single worm." In answer to our inquiries,we found that about two years previously the tree was as healthy as any in the park, when a wood worm about three inches long was observed to be forcing its way under the bark of the • trunk. It caught the eye of a naturalist who was staying at the establishment, and he remarked : "Let the worm alone, doctor, aud it will j kill the tree." This seemed very improbable, but it was agreed that the black headed worm should not be disturbed After a time it was found that the worm had tunnelled its way a considerable dis tance under the bark The next summer the leaves of the tree j dropped very early, and in the succeeding year it wjis a dead, rotten thing, and the hole made by the worm might be seen in j the very heart of the once noble trunk. GAPS IN CHICKENS —There is no doubt but 1 the gaps comes from little worms, the lar va; of some fly or other insect, which are ; found in considerable numbers in the throats | of the chickens and cause their death.— i These flies or insects no doubt abound about ! fowl houses and yards, so that keeping the I chickens in places where fowls do not fre ! quent, and where they have not before been i kept, goes far toward protecting them from the evil. A correspondent writes as follows : | "About a year ago, I communicated to the j Agriculturist a certain mode of treating ! chickens,to prevent gaps. Since that time I have seen various modes stated to cure the ailment. Now, Mr. Editor, I insist up | on it that an ounce of prevention is better than a pound of cure. There is no need of having gaps at all. Last year I raised | nearly one hundred chichens, and had not a j sign of gaps among them. My method is ; as follows : "When the chickens are in condition to take from the nest, 1 put them with a hen in a coop with a board bottom,so as to keep | the young ones from the cold and damp j ground. They are fed with Indian meal on j which boiled water has been poured from the tea-kettle, well-stirred and allowed to cool. I believe the whole secret is to keep the chickens dry and warm when quite young, and give them cooked food."— Am. ■ Agriculturist. APPLY MANURE ABUNDANTLY.—A full sup | ply of manure is perhaps the most impor tant requisite for comfort and satisfaction, at this season of the year. With plenty of manure,the farmer seems to have command iof the situation, so to speak. He can do what he wants. Manure will give him crops that will make the heart rejoice to look at. But don't try to make it go too far. Bet ter manure one lot thoroughly than half manure the whole farm. Not that we would treat one lot to a bountiful supply "to the neglect of other parts of the farm.— Make your calculation to distribute it as i judiciously as possible, allotting to each \ piece all that it n eds.not only to carry the crop but to manure the land aud prepare it I as soon as possible to lay down in a proper ! manner and, do not attempt to lay down a piece that is not in a suitable condition.— It will only have to come up again all the sooner. — Massachusetts Plowman. CORN PUDDING. —Cheap but good. I quart |of milk to 4 tablespoonfuls of meal. Boil I the milk, stir in a little molasses and gin ger into the meal, and stir the boiling milk into the meal and let it get perfectly cold Bake an hour and a half. This is an ex cellent pudding, but the directions must be exactly followed. TIIE JUSTICE'S PUDDING.—2 quarts of bread cut thin ; 1 quart of milk, poured boiling on the bread ; let soak an hour or two ; aud 1 quart of stoned rasins ; 1 teacupful of syrup. Buil four hours in a box or bag, and serge with cold sauce DECISION and promptitude, even though sometimes a man may err for want of due deliberation, will in the long run more of ; ten conduce to success than a slow judg | ment that comes too late. Ed! fcroavt. ££ARDWARE. CODDING & RUSSELL BATS A LARGE AND WELL SELECTED STOCK OF GOODS, To which additions are daily being made, which they offer cheap for Cash. A large assortment of COOKING STOVES, Among the many desirable and beautiful patterns is the CELECRATED AMERICAN. This beautiful store is unsurpassed for economy in fuel; is a perfect baker ; is the best COOK STOVE in the market. Among their heating Stoves may be found a great variety suitable forovery place where stoves are used. STOVE PIPE AND SHEET IRON WORK. Always on hand and made to order. TINWARE, A large stock manufactured from the very best material and by experienced workmen. A very ful assortuivut o IRON, NIALS AND STEEL, At New York prices. HOUSE AND CARRIAGE TRIMMINGS, TOOLS FOR THE FARMER, Tools lor the House Joiner and Carpenter—Tools for Blacksmiths'—Tools for everybody. WINDOW SASH AND GLASS, PAINTS, OILS AND VARNISHES, MACHINE OIL AND BENZOLE, KDROSENE OIL, LAMPS, WICKS AND CHIMNEYS BELTING, TABLE AND POCKET CUTLERY, BRITTANNIA AND PLATED WARE, Pumps, Ltad Pipe, Chain Pumps, Water Pipes, Grindstones and fixtures, KEROSENE LANTERNS, JOB WORK done with dispatch. Lamps repaired. Fluid Lamps and I.an terns altered and fitted to burn Ke rosene. Grain, Old Iron, Casting and Wrought Scraps, Copper, Brass, Brittanuia. Beeswax, Feathers and Rags taken in exchange for goods. Highest price in cash paid for Sheep Pelts and Furs. *3" OUR GOODS have been purchased on the pay down system and will be sold for READY PAY. kussell lNo ' | CODDING & RUSSELL. Towanda, March 10,1863. I I Jf ARS H A L L B R 0 T H E R S ! DEALERS IN II A R D W A R E 1 TIN, GOFPEK, SHEET IRON, AND HOUSE FURNISHING GOODS, j TOWANDA, PENN A. Store one door south of the Post Office. R. T. MARSHALL. W. K. MARSHALL, j I j jy£ AIISII AL L II R0 T lIERS i Wiah to call the attention of the public to their new Stock of HARDWARE, FARMING IMPLEMENTS, BLACK SMITHS' TOOLS, and CARPENTERS' TOOLS. Also, a large assortment of Window Glass, Sash, Paints, Oils, Putty, Varnishes, and Paint and Varnish Brushes of all kinds, which will be sold for the lowest Cash price. Also, a Sine assortment of KEROSENE LAMPS of every style and pattern to suit the publiw. Lamps repaired and changed from Oil and Fluid to Kerosene. Particular attention paid to the manufacturing of all kinds of TIN WARE. JOBBIKI RROMPTI. Y ATTBXDID TO. We have on hand a fine article of. GLASS FRUIT JARS, with improved self-sealing corks, and HERMETICAL SEALING CANS, which is one of the best cans used. June 20, 1865. |Jl)otograpl)3. gOME TII IN G N E W A T GEORGE 11. WOOD'S PHOTOGRAPHIC GALLERY, TOWANDA, PA. He has the pleasure of informing his old friends and patrons, that lie is now prepared to make the new and beautiful style of GEM FERROTYPES, mounted on cards very cheap. Also, Melainotypes for Lockets, Cases, or Frames, as well as all kind 3 of PHOTOGRAPHS AS BEFORE IN TB BEST STYLE OF ART. Views taken of Houses on short notice. COPYING DONE TO ORDER In a few days. ALL WORK WARRANTED. Albums kept on hand and will be sold cheap. G. H. WOOD. Dec. 6,1864. piIOTOGRAPHIC GALL ER Y I). W. HUGHES Informs the public that he has removed his Photograph ic Gallery, to Montanye's lot, east side of Main St., two doors below Beidleman's Block, where he is now pre pared to take Photographic Likenesses in the highest style of the art. Ambrotypes, Melainotypes, and Fereotypes, in Cards, taken in a "superior manner. A good assortment of Photograph Albums, every style, kept constantly on hand. Also Photographs distinguished public men, military and civil, for sale. Being now prepared to take Likenesses in the best, manner, he is confident that he can give satisfaction to all who may call. Towanda, April 3; 1866. EW PLANING M ILL. The undersigned having built a large and commodious Mill in the Borough of Towanda, and filled it with 'the most modern and improved machinery, lor the manufac ture of WINDOW SASH, A BLINDS, are prepared to fill orders, whether large or small, upon the shortest notice. We have also a large variety of MOULDINGS, of the latest style and pattern, which we can furnish much cheaper than they can be worked by hand. PLANING. TONGUEING, GROVEING, AND SCROLL SAWING, and all other work pertaining to Joinery, will be done to suit our customers. Persons building, and not living more than twelve or fourteen miles distant, will find it largely for their inter est to boy oi ns, or bring their lumber and have it worked by our machinery. Bring your grist of Floor ing. or other lumber, and while your team is feeding, have it ground out and take it home with yon. We will pay CASH for PINE A HEMLOCK LUMBER delivered at onr lumber yard. Come and see us, or if yon can't come, write. L. 11. RODGERS A CO. Towanda, Feb. 8,1864. |gEW IN G MACHI NE S ! Having taken the Agency of til* two beat Machines | yet made. | WHEELER & WILSON, AND SINGER. We are now ready to supply all. O-MACHINES SOLD AT NEW YORK PRICES'®* S- No mistake—the above makes ARE THE BEST "i* H" The work of these Machines is alike on both sides and will not ravel, just come and try it."®* Silks, Thread, Oil, Soap, Needles, Oil Cans, Needle Cases, and extras kept on hand at our ' tore."a* *We sell the thing that always pleases. -®* Call and see our samples and get our prices. WICKHAM A BLACK, | Nov. 20. 1865. Towanda, Pa. FOR SALE—The undersigned offers for sale his HOUSE and LOT situated on Main street, ii the south end of the borongh of Towanda. Terms i made known by calling on the subscriber, i G. H. DRAKE, i Towanda, March 28,1866. insurance. rjIOWANDA INSURANCE ACKXCY. H. B. M'KEAN Agent for the following well known and relinle Insur ance Companies : NEW ENGLAND INSURANCE Co.— Hartford, Conn. ASKTTS 244,078 15 KENSINGTON INSURANCE CO.— Philadelphia. WYOMING INSURANCE COMPANY. Wilkcs-Barre, Penn'a. Capital and Surplus $150,000 ASsB T 8 . Stock not called in - $50,000 Bills receivable 40,000 U. S. 5-20 Bonds ...... 25,000 Temporary and call Loans .... 6,000 103 shares Wyoming Bank Stock - • - 6,180 50 -h.uts I'irst Nat. Bank at Wilkes-Barre, - 5,000 70 " Sec. " " " • 7,000 46 shares Wilks-Batre Bridge Stock - - '2,580 Real Estate 1,519 Judgments 102 Due from Agents and others - • - 7,414 Cash in hand and in Bank .... 1.842 DIRECTORS. G. M. Hollenback, L. D. Shoemaker, R. D. Lacoe, John Richards, 11. M. Hoyt, Charles A. Miner, Samuel Wadhams, O. Collins, Stewart Fierce, Chas. Dorrance, Wm S.Ross, I G.M.Harding. G. M. HOLLENBACK, President. L. It SHOEMAKER, Vice-President. R. C- SMITH , Sec'y. H. B. M'KEAN. Agent, Towanda, Pa. LUZERNE INSURANCE AGENCY. JET NA INSURANCE CO — Hartford, ASSETS $3 ,000,000 FULTON INSURANCE Co.—Neto York, CASH CAPITLA $300,006 METROPOLITAN INSURANCE CO., CAPITAL $1,4000,000 ROYAL INSURANCE CO., CAPITAL $10,000,000 LIVERPOOL A LONDON INS. CO., CAPITA! $5,000,000 LIFE INSUR INCE—CONNECTICUT MUTUAL. ASSETS $5,000,000 OS* Policies issued for the AStna, Fulton and Metro politan, aud orders received lor Insurance upon favora ble terms. B.C. -HITH, Agent, Wilkes-Barre, Pa. H. B. M'KEAN, Agent, for the above Companies at Towanda, I'a. HOMER CAMP, Agent, Camptown, Pa. Sept. 4,'65. "LURE, LIFE, and ACCIDENTAL INSUR- I' ANCE. CAPITAL REPRESENTED OVER SEVENTEEN MILLION DOLLARS ! C. S. RUSSELL, Agent, FOR TIIE FOLLOWING NAMED RELIABLE COMPANYS I GIRARD FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY I Philadelphia, f Capital and surplus, over $350,000 ; HOME INSURANCE COMPANY. I Of New-York. ( Capital aud surplus, over $3,750,000 INSURANCE COMEANY OF NORTH AMERICA, I Pliiladi Ijiliia. J Capital and surplus, over $1,700,000 MANHATTAN INSURANCE COMPANY, I Of New-York. [ Capital and surplus, over $900,000 ENTERPRISE INSURANCE COMPANY, I Of Philadelphia. j Capital and surplus, over $350,000 ARTIC INSURANCE COMPANY, ) of New- York. j Capital and surplus, over $750,000 PCTNAM INSURANCE COMPANY, ) Of Hartford, Conn. J Capital and surplus, over $704,000 MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY. 1 Of New-York. J Capital and surplus, over $8,000,000 TRAVELLERS INSURANCE COMPANY, ( Of Hartford, Conn. J Capital and surplus, over $600,000 Risks taken em all kinds of Property, at as low rates as by any other reliable Companies. a" Policies issued and Losses, if any, adjusted at this Agency, thereby saving the trouble and expense of going elsewhere tor settlement. air Office at the Hardwhere Store of Codding A Basse II C.S.RUSSELL. Towanda, Feb..7, 1866.- tf rjK) WANDA INSURANCE AGENCY ! Policies issued,^Lossesadjusted and promptly paid, by 11. li. MKEAN, Agent, Of the following well known and reliable Companies. Office Montanye's Block. Aggregate Amount of Capital, $17,000,000 -EETNA INSURANCE COMPANY, ) Hartford, Conn., ) Capital $-1,000,000 NIAGARA INSURANCE COMPANY, ) New York, j Capital $1,246,000 NEW ENGLAND INSURANCE COMPANY, i Hart Jot d, Conn.,) Capital $200,000 WYOMING INSURANCE COMPANY, ) IVilkes-llan e, Pa., j Capital $160,000 NORTH AMERICAN TRANSIT INSURANCE CO., 1 (Accidental) > Philadelphia, 1 Capita! $500,000 CONNECTICUT MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE CO., / Hartford, Conn., f Capital $10,000,000 KENSINTON FIRE INSURANCE CO., ) Philadelphia, j Capital $300,000 Towanda, Feb. 20,1866—tf rp II E INSURANCE COMPANY OF I NORTH AMERICA. Office No. 242 Walnut Street, Philadelphia. This Company are now prosecuting the bn mess ol Insurance from loss or damage by FIRE on Buildings, Merchandise. Furniture, &c., throughout the State of Pennsylvania, on liberal terms,for long or short periods ; or permanently of Buildings, by a deposit ot Premium. the prompt payment of claims for losses during the period ol nearly 70 years that the Company has been in e.-istence, entitles them to the confidence of the public. DIRECTORS— Arthur G. Coffin, Samuel W. Jones, John A Brown, Charles Taylor, Ambrose White, JllO. R. Nelf , Richard D. Wood, Wm. Welsh, Wm. E. Boweti, James N. Dickson, S. Morris Wain, John Mason, Geo. L. Aar rison. Francis R. Cope, Edward H. Trotter, Edward S. Clarke, Wm. Cummings. ARTHUR G. COFFIN, Pres'nt. C. S. RUSSELL, Agent, Towanda. Mrn'AL FIRE IN.SURANCE J- COMPANY OF MIDDLE PENNSYLVANIA, Office in Danville, Montour County, Penn'a. Capital .... $357,000 00 The Farmers Mutual Fire Insurance Company of Mid dle Pennsylvania was incorporated by the Pennsylvania Legislature, in the year 1859, for the Mutual Insurance of Conntry property only, and immediately thereafter commenced its operations 011 that principle, which has been strictly adhered to since. All losses have been promptly paid out of the Premi ums collected on application for insurance without mak ing any assessments. The Insurance of Country proper y only, the low rates charged for Insurance,and the prompt payment of losses are deemed a sufficient recommendation of the Farmers Mutual Fire Insurance Company of Middle Pennsylva nia, to all owners of safe class country property. P. JOHNSON, Sec'y. WM. FULMER, Pres't. C. M. MANVILLE. March 5, '66. Agent, Towanda, I'a. WARI) HOUSE, TOWANDA, PENN'A JOHN O. WARD Respectfully informs the public that he has purchased this well-known Hotel,and taken possession of the same. The Ward House will he thoroughly- r paired and re furnished, and no labor nor expense will he spared to give satisfaction to guests. The traveling public and persons visiting Towanda, are requested to continue the liberal patronage which the Ward House has hitherto employed. Having hid considerable experience in the business, he is confident that with a strong determination to please, and with j strict attention to the Honse, he can satisfy the reqair- i ments of those stopping at the House. 20dec65-?f j TJXION CARRIAGE SHOP, AT ALBA, PENN'A. I The undersigned respectfully informs the citizens of I Western Bradford that he has commenced the Carriage ! and Wagon manufacturing business, in all its various branches in Alba borough, in the shop north of the Union Hotel. His foreman in the wood shop will be N M. REYNOLDS, who is well known to the people of! this vicinity, haviEg been in the business for the last 16 1 years. He will manufacture to order, and keep constant- I ly on hand the latest styles of Buggys, both top and open, Platform, Democrat and Skeleton Wagons, Sleighs Cutters. Ac. His work will be done by the most ex- j perienced workmen, and great care will he taken in pro curring the best timber, and the most substantial ma- i terials. He intends that the work turned out at his shop 1 for style, durability and cheapness shall not be excelled in the County. REPAIRING of all kindsdoue with des- j patch, in a subtantial manner on reasonable terms i Give ns a call. JAMES McINTYRE Alba, Bradford County, Pa., Feb. 20, 1866.—1y 1 JDrngg anfo fflebirineg. JJARSTOW & GORE'S DRUG STORE ! I N;E W FIRM, NEW GOODS, AMD NEW PRICES I J The undersigned having formed a co-partnership in the Drug business, under the name of BARSTOW & GORE, at the old stand No. 4, I'atton's Block, where they are daily receiving additions to their stock, irom the most reliable importers and manufacturers, respect fully ask lor a liberal share of public patronage. A large stock of FRESH DRUGS AND MEDICINES Has just'been received,and we are now prepared to sup ply the WANTSJOF THE PUBLIC WITH ALL ARTICLES BELONGING TO TUB TRADE. IX RE WINES AND LIQUORS, FOR MEDICAL USE ONLY. A POLL ASSORTMENT OF CONCENTRATED BOTANIC. ECLECTIC AND UOMIEPATHIC MEDI CINES. ALL THE POPULAR PATENT MEDICINES. FAINTS, OIL, VARNISH, PAINT AND VARNISH BRUSHES, DYE-STUFFS AND GLASS. FANCY AND TOILET ARTICLES OF EVERY KIN'!). TILDEN'S ALCOHOLIC AND FLUID EXTRACTS, AI.KAI. O 1 I) AN I) II KS/ A' O 11) S . All the Best Trusses, ABDOMINAL SUPPO It T E It 4 S , Shoulder Braces, ! BREAST PUMPS, NIPPLE SHELLS, AND SHIELDS, Nursing Bottles, Syringes and Catheters, A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF RAZORS, STROPS, TOCKET KNIVES, SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS OF LATE STYLE AND BEST QUALITY. A large supply Brushes for the Hat and Hair. A Lour the Teeth aiid Nails, Tooth Powders arid Pastes, Oils, Perfumery, Soaps, Combs, Hair Dye. In vigoratore,Ac., Kerosene, Kerosene I amp.'. Shades. Chimneys, Wicks, Ac , all ot the latest styles. CHOICE CIGARS, TOBACCO AND SNUFF. err Physicians supplied at reasonable rates. Medi ] ciues and Prescriptions carefully and accurately com | pouuded aud prepared by competent persons at all hours | of the day and night. Sunday hours from it to 10 o'- i clock in the forenoon, 1 to 2 in the afternoon. D. H. BARSTOW. W. 11.11. GORE. Towanda, Aug. 1, 1805. m PORTER'S OLD DRUG STORE. Already-admitted to he The largest,safest and most approved DRUG HOUSE IN NORTHERN PENNSYLVANIA, WITH Anestablished reputation for keeping the best medicine UNEQUALLED In its facilities and apparatus for compounding aud pre paring MEDICINE AND PRESCRIPTIONS, Conducted by thoroughly competent persons, whod< vo the most careful attention,pay the strictest regard to accuracy, and use only selected arti cles, and medicines of unques tioned purity,has become THE CASH DRUG STORE With prices revised to correspond with the market. W II OLE SALE AND RETAIL, ALL ARTICLES WARRANTED AS REPRESENTED. By recent arrangements with the Manufacturers, Impor ters or First Holders of Goods andOash Purcha ses,the prices will always he at thelow cst point for Prime.Goods. LOWER FIGURES THAN EVER IN PAINTS, OILS, VARNISHES, GLASS, DRUGS AND DYE-STUFFS. Everything in this extensive stock uill be sold Cheap for Cash ! PRICES REDUCED, VIZ: OF SOAPS, PERFUMERY, BRUSHES, COMBS. FOCKET KNIVES AND RAZORS, I. A M I' S A N I) M A TERI A 1. S FOR LIGHT. TRUSSES k SUPPORTERS, WINES AND LIQUORS, ONLY FOR MEDICINE. TORACCO AND SNUFF. ALL THE POPULAR PATENT MEDICINES, TOOTH, SKIN AND HAIR PREPARATIONS, FANCY ARTICLES OF ALL DESCRIPTIONS, Eclectic, Botanic and llomyopathic Medicines Spices, Bird Seed, /.amp Shades and Garden Seeds. FISH TACKLE, AMMUNITION, &c. Constituting the most complete assortment, embracing the great wants of the People, reduced in Price, and revised for the Cash System. DR. PORTER'S COAL OIL. DR. PORTER'S CAMPHENE! DR. PORTER'S ALCOHOL! DR. PORTER'S BURNING FLUID ! Are Fresh, daily prepared, and unrivalled by any inth Market. DR. PORTER'S PREPARATIONS FOR FAMILY USE. Known as Safe and Reliable Remedies,are warranted fo what they arc intended to give satisfaction, viz : Dr Porter's Pectoral Syrup price 50 cent.- Dr Porter's Family Embrocation •' ,25 " Dr Porter's Tonic Elixer '• 100 •• Dr Porter's Worm Syrup " 50 " Dr Porter's Cornp. Syr. Hypophosphites.. " 100 " Dr Porter's Uterine Tonic " 150 " Dr Porter's Blackberry Balsam " 25 << Dr Porter's Tooth Ache Drops " 25 " Dr Porter's Cephalic Snuff. " 25 " Dr Porter's Tooth Powder " 50 " Dr Porter's Tricogcne " 50 " Dr Porter's Tricophile " 59 <• l)v Porter's Shampoo •• 50 " Dr Porter's Horse and Cattle Lotion " 50 " Dr Porter's Horse and Cattle Powder " 35 Dr Porter's Bed Bug Poison " 35 <• Dr Porter s Black Ink •< 25 Dr Porter's Cleansing Fluid " =,71 •< Dr Porter's Rat and Mice Poison •• 35 << Dr Porter's Citrate Magnesia 35 '• Dr Porter's Worm Wafers <• 35 << MEDICAL ADVICE GIVEN GRATUITOUSLY AT THE OFFICE. Charging only for Medicine. Thankful for past liberal patronage would respect fully announce to his friends and the public tliatno pain shall be spared to satisfy and merit the continuance of theireontidenee and patronage, at the C A S H D RUG S T ORE! Corner of Main and Pinestreets. Dcntcstni. rp\VENTY-FIVE YEARS EXPERIENCE JL IN DENTISTRY.—J. S. SMITH, M. D., would re spectfully inform the inhabitants of Bradford County that he is permanantly located in Waverly, N.Y., where he has been in the practice of his profession for the past four years. He would say that from his long and suc cessful practice of 25 years duration, he is familiar with all the different styles of work done in any and all Den tal establishments in city or country, ami is better pre pared than any other Dental operator in the vicinity to do work the best adapted to the many and different cases that present themselves oftentimes to the Dentist, as he understands the art ol making his own artificial teeth, and has facilities for doing the same. To those requiring under sets of teeth he would call attention to his new kind of work which consists ol porcelain for both plate and teeth, and forming a continuous gum. It is more durable, more natnrai in appearance, and much better adapted to the gnm than any other kind of work. Those in need of the same are invited to call and exam ine specimens. Teeth filled to last for years and often t mes for life. Chloroform, ether, and "Nitrous oxide'' administered with perfect safety, as over four hundred ! patients within the last four years can testify. I f will be in Towanda from the 15th to 30th of every month, at the office ot W. K. TAYLOR, (formerly oc-, copied by Dr. O. H. Woodruff.) Having made arrange- ! meats with Mr. Taylor, I am prepared to do all work in the very best stylo, at his office. Nov. 27, 1-05. 6m ' DR. H. WESTON, DENTIST. Office in I'atton's Block, over Barstow & Gore's D. ug I j and Chemical Store. ljattOG ° j IMPORTANT TODISCIIARGED WOUN- j ! A did Soldiers, Fathers, Mothers,Widows,Brothers and I I Sisters, and Orphan children of deceased soldiers, and ! ; nil persons that have claims agaiu-t the United States, in any of the Departments at Washington, can have the j same promptly collected, by calling on ft. B. McKEAN, *3" OSiee over Montanye sSt ore, Main Street wanda, I'a. March 20, 1860. Ha y sca l e s for s ale i [l'ateut Applied For.] The Subscriber having spent time aud money in per fecting a New, Simple, Cheap, and Durable Hay Scale, warranted correct for five years or longer, now offers it to the public, on the following terms : One 12 feet platform Hay Scale, weighing 4,000 lbs. (the purchaser furnishing end framing timiars) lit 0 CO One 13 It. platform, weighing 5,000 lbs 113 CO One 14 " " " 6,000 " 126 CO Address, G. W. JACKSON, 1 Jan. 25,'66. —tf Wyalusing, Bradlord Co. Pa, ' Carlrs. 11H0MAS J. INGHAM, ATTORNEY . AT LAW, LAPOBTE,Sullivan Connty,Pa. DR.B.H. MASON, P!1 YBICIAN AND SURG EON,otitis his professional services to the people of Towanda and vicinity. Office at RL-residence on I'inc street, where hecanalwaysbefoand when not professionally engaged. CIEORGE 1). MONTANYE, ATTOR JT ME YAT EA IV— Office in Union Block,formrr ly occupied by Jas. Mac* aki.akk. WT. DAVIEK, Attorney tit Law, To • wanda, Pa. Office with Win. Watkins, Esq. Particular attention paid to Orphans' Court business arid settlement ot decedents estate-. '25-42. MERCUR A MORROW, Attorneys at Lair, Towanda, Penn'a, I The undersigned having associated thcmselvas togeth er in the practice of Law, oßer their professional ser- I vices to the public. ULYSSES MERCUR, P. L>. MORROW. March 'J, 1865. L* L. ANDRUS, Licensed Auctioneer, \ LP Canton, Bradford connty, Pa., having had much experience, oilers his services to the public. Address ] by letter, or otherwise. Canton, July Im, lsi;.",. : "DATRIGE & PECK, Attorneys at Law, A Offices In Union Block, Towanda, Pa., formerly occupied by Hon. Win. Elwell, and in Patrick's block, Athens, Pa. They may he consulted at either place. ii. w. pathick, apll3 w. a. peck, i VFCKEAN & PAYNE.— A TTOIINE YS IfA AND COUNSELLORS AT LA W','Towanda, Peun'a. Particular attention paid to husinss in the Or- , phans' Court, n. n. M'KEAN. H. K. paynk. Aug. 2s, 18(15. W H. CARNOCHAN, ATTORNEY T • • AYE EA W, Troy, Pa. Special attention given to collecting claims against the Government lor Bounty, Back Pay and Pensions. Office with E. B. Parsons, Esq. June 12, lsGo. OVERTON Jr., Attorney at JLA IMVP, Towanda, Pa. Office in Montanyes Block, over Frost's Store. July loth, 1865 UENRY A. RECORD, M. J)., Physician and Surgeon, having permanently located in To ; wanda, would respectfully offir his professional services 1 I to the citizens of the place a vioinity. Office, at J. A. I Ib ci id's store. Jan. 30, *66. I TOHN N. CALIFF, ATTORNEY AT\ LA IV, Towanda, Pa. Also, Government Agent ! or the collection ot Pensions. Back Pay end Bounty. tse~ No charge unless succes.-ful. Offb c over the Post Office and News Room. Is c. I, 1564. j Oi). STILES, M. D., I'hysirii/n if- Surgeon. • Wutrcn Centre, Bradford County, Pa. Office formerly occupied by Dr. McKee Visits made with promptness. Particular attenti n given to the ' treatment of Chronic eases, and Diseases incident to fe males and children. Office terms Cash. Dr. Stiles is a graduate of the "Philadelphia Univer sity oi Medicine and Surgery," where he attended two lull course-of Lectures, he also attended the clinical lectures of the "Blockley Hospital" for two winters and took a special course on.Bandaging, operative and mi nor surgery. l)cc. 20,1866. T?DWARD MEEKS—AUCTIONEER.— MJJ All letters addressed to him at Sugar Run. Brad lord Co., Pa., will receive prompt attention. HayT'GOtf, E. POST, Painter, Towanda, A Pa, with 10 years experience, is confident he can give the best satisfaction in Painting, Graining, Stain ing, Glazing. Papering, Ac. Particular attention paid to Jobbing in the country. April ft, "66. -furniture. E W ASR A N (I EME NT ! A MAMMOTH FURNITURE STORE, IN TOWANDA, BRADFORD COUNTY, PENN'A., WITH KKI'I'CKD I KICES. JAM E S 0. FROST Would respectfully announce to the people ot Brad ford and the adjoining counties, that lie has purchased the Store, on the south side oi tlie Public Square, for merly occupied by CHESTER WELLS : and also the Store on .Main S're.t, formerly occupied by J. W. Means as a Grocery Store, and having connected the same, h as now the largest and best Furniture Ware Room to be found this side of the city of New York. And he would furthermore announce that he has iu the same the larg est an 1 best stock of Furniture ever offered in this Mar ket, or to be found iu Northern Pennsylvania, to which constant additions will be made from Boston, New-York Rochester and various other places to numerous to men tion all ot which will be sold at lower prices than any other dealer this side of New York, will sell the same quality of gods. My stock consists in part ol MARBLE and WOOD TOP CENTRE TABLES, MARBLE and WOOD TOP HALL STANDS, DINING and EXTENSION TABLES CARD TABLES, PIANO STOOLS, BUREAUS, STANDS, BEDSTEADS. Ac., Ac Chairs of every variety and style, as cheap as the cheapest and good as the best. Kpameled Chamber Sets, also Oak, Chestnut and Walnut. Pailor sets in Hair. Cloth, Damask, Moreen, and Reps, at prices which defy competition. Also EASY CHAIRS, am', ROCKERS, CAMP CHAIRS and STOOLS, HOOK RACKS, WHAT NOTS, IRON BEDSTEADS, HAIR and HUSK MATTRESSES, Children's Carriages, LOOKING GLASSES, ChildrCaV CraJles and Cribs LOOKING GLASS PLATES, PICTURE FRAMES, MOULDINGS, PHOTOGRAPH OVALS, STEEL ENGR WINGS, CORDS and TASSELS, In fact everything in the line usually to he lound iu a first class Furniture Store. 1 shall also continue to man ufacture furniture .is usual auj warrant the same io "ive satis'l.ietii'o. lhe public .u-e invited toe.ill and examine for themselves, at the store, on Main street, two dorrs south o! Montanyes. My motto is.vpiicK sales and small profits. Ready made Coffins, Burial Cases Coffi i Plates and Handles, together with every tiling in Hie line of under taking constantly on hand, with two elegant Hearaea Funerals attended within a circuit of 25 miles on reas onable terms. Towanda, Pa., June 20,1865. JAMES O. FROST. | XPURNITURE WARE-ROOMS ! JAMLS MAKINSON announces to the public that he still continues to manufacture and keep on hand a lar- e assortment of CABINET FURNIT UR E , Bureaus, Tables. Bedsteads. Stands, Chairs, Ac., of every descrictioi which will he made ot the best materi als. and in he most workmanlike manner. I invite ihe iuection o! the public to mv work, which shall nc be surpssed in durability, >tanv shop in the count- y, and my prices will be found to be as low a- the time will admit. Ready-made Coffins constantly on hand or made to ol der. A good Hearse will he furnished when desired. Aug. 15, 1865. MEW FURNITURE STORE ! Having rented the Furniture Ware-rooms formerly oc cupied by F. N. Pago, Athens. Pa., would now say to the pations of the old Establishment that I have a com plete Stock oi Goods, just received, embracing every thing in the . FURNITURE LINE. My goods arc new and well selected, and for GOOD GOODS Will not be undersold by any. Call and examine my stock before purchasing. I retain the Workmen of the I old establishment, and MR. N. I. HART '•V ill have charge of the business and Manufacturing. In j short we have the finest Stock of Goods in our Hue west j of New York, consisting of Parlor Furniture, Chamber-Setts, Solas. Bureaus, Marble-top Centre Tables, Extension and Dining Tables, Chairs, Bedsteads, M irrors, Picture Frames, Photograph Ovals, Cord and Tassels, Steel Engravings, Oil Curtins, Toilet Stands, Work-Boxes, Pictures, Ac. I COFFINS AND BURIAL CASES. Our Undertaker'* Department will at all times be j well supplied with everything in that Hue. We have the FINEST HEARSE In this section, not evceptiug anything west of New York, and will attend Funerals within a circuit ol Ticenty Miles, on reasonable terms. G. 11. VOOIHII9. N.I. HART, Agent. Athens, Jan. 25,1866.—1y £lotl)mg. ATTT EN I 0 N - A I No. 3 Patton's Block The Cheapest and VERY REST CLOTIIIXo I X T(j „ Is ROW offered at GREATLY REDUCED pßj r£s AT GEORGE W. C 0 0 \ ~ * ® 10'ij One door South of Barstoiv A Drug B; ot|i Dec. 12,1865. G 00 " NEUS KEBElliiwSte THE PKICZ Of CLOTHING j G 0 N E DOW N W I TII qQ, . I The best stock of good, well made Clou, brought to this market is now open for , , ' olk i.. * " IMptttlon STORE OF R. W. EDDY, j Bought since the fall of Gold and the [p.- • will enable him to give his customer- 'Ci'!" : * S low figures, and the decline iu prices -V ! al are stylish, and a la mode.s, . *J -- , goods, every article guaranteed a-- I! 1 ' • sale. My goods are all "!-^atei THE LATEST FASHION^ And equal to the best city custom made As usual the best quality all wool ''"-v. i v Business Suits, Black Frock Coats Black Doe Peats and Vests Linen Coats, Dusters, and p The Latest Style Fine Silk Straw, Panama and Cloth Hal- \v's • Negligee Shirts, Collars Neck Ties re | penders, Under Shirts and Draw. r -"ip V x " English Hall Hose, Over Alls, Over S! i kerchiefs, Indies Fine Mcro • Tr'lve' In fact everything usually found ir ; i c,,S 5 - Gentleman's Furnishing Store, ji , • ; Goods at a fair price are cheaper than". - price. All goods sold at one pri ...i', l * s " !ls J teasing to make an offer, bat eve-y " same goods at the same prise *;r e i" bottom of the market. Ail old marked down t > the gold bast an " will be sold regardless.of sa rj. lice. Il you want good' goods at a tair pri • go to EDDY S, ' where yon will find him ready t"> show hi and sell tiiem t iat the 1 v.-- ure to correspond with Gold. BtiT n mind the place to bov • Clothing is at R. W. EDDY'S, next door to fSB| Towanda, Jan. 7, 1^65. rjLOTHIXG ! CLOTHING ! READY MADE AND MADE TO OUDKH. J. M. COLLINS, ' Ist door South of Codding A Russell's, has . .- j from New York a large and atractive a,crtmtat NEW WINTER CLOTHING | Our stock comprises every article worn by me . I boys, J \ PILOT AND BEAVER OVERCOATS btST - ! iIY BUSINESS SUITS OF ALL ST/LFY COATS. PANTS VESTS, SHIRT* COLLARS,N'K TIES, WRAP i ERS, DRAWERS Ac. GENTS FUR NI S HIN G GOOD; Of every description. Especial attention is called to our stock af C' OTHS, CASSI MERES AND VESTISGs Whic we will make up to order on short noti.a A nice line of Fancy Cassimers for Pants sJ -. . ■ Latest style Hats and Caps. Gents Fur C - liars. Cutting done to order on short notice. Bear in mind if you wish to buy Clothing CHEi? ' and as good as represented, call at 1 Terms Cash. C0L1.15? Towanda, Dec. 7. 1865. CHEAPNESS, STYLE AND BEAUn SOW IS YOKU TlilE TO YOUR CLOTHING CIiEAY -VT YOUR OWXPJiCS. PitOCLAIM IT TO THE rEOTLE, Just received— a large stock of Fall ami Winte- :: ingat J. CORN'S Elmira Branch Clothing >• - i Says coolly, boldly and deliberately, that he m e foremost of the Clothing Merchants olTowisdi. Eigtheen hundred and sixty-one has :oae up:* light and beauty of Spring shines upon us. with i radiant splendor. I shall continue to .-el! Ci Cash, cheaper than any other man, as my.goodsrec bought cheap for cash, and they will be sold char cash. My goods are all manufactured in Elmira . can warrant them well made. Enough tor it tc ..; have everything in the line of CLOTHING, GENTS FURNISHING BOOT- Hia CAPS , AC.. AC. That is kept in any other Store in : ■: This is a free country ; therefore it i- tree!- r' ' - their trading where they can do the be.-t. renr: .♦ the cross and sour looks of old fogy merciutas. : ''- : you to come and see me— country a- lvtU" invited— every person, rich or poor, high w ' ree are invited to call. At JOHN sni.AM'S Clothing Store, next i r t > Mercur's Dry Goods Store. Main Street. Tvwa:.a- N. B.—We wish to be understood, that k. ' ' undersold bv any man, or combination o: rnea. S~ No charge lor showing our Goods. Towanda, March 12, 1862. n RE A T REDUC TI 0 N In prices of SPRING AND SUMMED CLOTDIft For Men and B. >- wear. Mostot these goods are manufactured KxpreU O U C T 11 A I) E . Having just returned from the Eastern an- Markets with one of the LARGEST STOCKS EVER OFFERED, We solicit an early call and examination o! our tortment, which cannot be beat in in price. STYLE AND QUALITY Our stock of HATS are ot the latest style, also * j*-"? assortment of FURNISHING GOODS, WHITE k SPANISH LINEN' SHIKS COLLARS, TIES, SUSPEND* GLOVES, rr - H ANDKEKI'HIt" WRAPPERS, ,. rps drawee SHIRT BOSOMS, LINEN k PAPER CUFFS. Which will be sold at low- prices. Those wishing to buy. will find it to their g. to call before buying elsewhere . Rememher at . . cn\" SHI omgn t No. 2. INitton -s H-' Towanda, May 1. '66. " ! PUBLIC DRAY.—TL. nbscriber i-L purchased a good Dray, de- . o.inj orir ', " w ,rk2 lie that he is fully prepared to do a. 'mD his line. His services can be secured • ,Jl -u i-" | m., to 6 o'clock p. in. He can transpc J er .h expeditiously all Kinds of Household Goudf-,.- .; K > dize, Ac., to any point desired, and respcctiu . a share of public patronage. n-rt, c" 1 Stand in front of Marshall's Hardware door to tlie l'ost Office, where he can -''." Wl* l ' when not engaged. Orders lett at Marshall - store, will le promptly attended to. pHI"BBEK- Towanda. Deo. 7,1565.— tf. TVTOTICE TO COLLECTOR3---^ (d i J XI tional Banks o! this County having to receive or pay out any k imi of currency - j \e day of May next except National or U r ', l '" 'X ihJ ; couies nectssary l r us to say to all 1 w ill receive t tie bills of Solvent Banks u . , B go taxes until Monday. May 7, at which tin wr , t a bauds ol Collectors must be paid to tae ■ ■ se after that date National Currency or t'leenu - required in payment of all taxes due tae By order of Commissioners, E. B. cucin, Cora's, office, April 23,1566.