Agricultural.
Lime as a Manure.
The application of lime to the soil as a
mode of enrichment, has been practiced in
all well-cultivated countries, at every pe
riod of authentic history. The axiom, for
a long time received by some as the quint
essence of wisdom—"That lime enriches
the lather, but impoverishes the son," em
bodies an error that has been, and still is
productive of much harm. It is true that
the wonderful fertility it produces, when
applied in liberal quantities, and for sever
al years in succession, ultimately fall off ;
yet this is no evidence that it must impov
erish the laud, as a natural and inevitable
result. The same observation or maxim
will be found equally applicable to gypsum,
saltpetre,nitra of soda and common salt,all
of which are recognized as invaluable fer
tilizers,and capable of augmenting the pro
ductiveness of any soil to which they are
judiciously and systematically applied.—
When, they are used liberally for a certain
number of years, the land has been after
wards found to be weaker and less produc
tive than before. It will require nearly
four hundred bushels of lime to the acre, to
add one per cent, to the soil. Most crops
take not less than ten substances, one of
which is lime, and if this be lacking—
though the other nine elements or constitu
ents may be in excess—the crop will not
be perfect. By adding lime a luxuriant
growth is secured ; the application is re
peated, but after a few years the crops fail
—there is a diminution of product, no profit
is realized, and the farmer in despair.
One would suppose that a very slight de
gree of reflection would be sufficient to sat
isfy him of the cause. While he has been
liberal in his applications ot a material that
supplies one ingredient, he has neglected
the other nine, and, as a natural conse
quence, the soil has grown poor,and can no
longer produce a remunerating crop. Al
low me an illustration.
The iron smelter fills his furnaces with
iron ore and coal—he applies fire but ob
tains no iron till he throws in lime. He
adds this, and obtains a flow of metal. The
dose is repeated and another flow follows ;
but no lime, this is discontinued, and to ob
tain more metal he is compelled to put in
more ore and coal ; then the lime produces
its legitimate effects. So in the use of lime
in agriculture. If we supply only lime, we
shall certainly reap poor crops ; but if,
along with it, we furnish a supply of mat
ters rich in the other ingredients of vege
tation, we shall produce the advantageous
effects resulting from the first application.
Lime must have something to work on and
with ; it must be applied in conjunction
with humus, or to soils in which humus al
ready exists,or its application will be of no
avail. The man who expects to reclaim a
sterile soil by liming only, need not be sur
prised if he only has his labor for his pains.
The best method of using lime is to mix
it with old lime, in the proportion of one
eighth lime, and to place it immediately in
the hole with the corn. When used for oth
er kinds of grain, it should be spread on
the top of the ground after it is plowed,and
harrowed in with the grain. No one can
fully estimate the value of lime for this pur
pose, unless they try the experiment. The
average difference in a crop is from one
third to one-half more bj r using lime. It is
almost the only sure prevention of vermin
on fruit trees in this section of the country.
Lime placed about the body of the tree ear
ly in spring, will prevent their increase.—
Slacked lime, mixed with the soap and wa
ter, used as a wash on the parts of trees
where these insects have deposited their
eggs, will destroy them entirely. This has
been proved by the writer.
In many parts of England they estimate
the value of their land in proportion to the
nearness ot access to the limekilns, on ac
count of its valuable properties when used
for dressing. Farmers should give more of
their attention to this subject, and use lime
more liberally where the soil is not calca
reous.— Cor. Ger. Telegraph.
BEST WAY OK CULTIVATING LARGE ORCHARDS.
—Many have found a practical difficulty in
the way of cultivating large orchards with
hoed crops, when the trees are planted
equal distances each way, by not wanting
so much land in those crops, and being
obliged to cultivate the whole surface while
the treesare young. In commencing a for
ty acre orchard, I have planted a few
acres in rows three rods apart one way by
one another. Some of the advantages of
this plan arc : \\ ith the use of a two-horse
plow and cultivator, a space each side of
the trees more or less extended as the roots
advance, can be kept clean quite cheaply,
and the remaining part of the land is unob
structed lor the use of the reaper and mow
er in gathering crops of grass or grain.—
Every alternate tree in the row can be an
early-bearing variety, to betaken out when
they interfere, and for pears it is a good
thing to have plenty of trees after the
blight takes its bhare. By deep plowing
on the liue where the trees are to be set,
and then forming something of a ridge with
the plow, a deep soil is had to give the
trees a start - -Country Gent.
FATTENING CATTLE. —John Johnston wrote
to the Country Gentleman, that he feeds his
cattle on all the hay they will eat,with four
quarts each of corn meal, daily, increasing
each to six quarts on the third month ; "in
three months 1 make them prime, if not ex
tra beef; I litter my yards well, and sta
ble them no longer than it takes them to
eat their meals, as they do better out than
when tied up, and keep clean. Cattle
bought that had been mealed, I give more.
If stabled, give plenty of air in front; this
is important to have the right kind ; Short
horn and Hereford grades are best. These
may be fed at any age. If common cattle,
get them deep at the flanks and wide across
the loins, with good points generally ; such
may be fattened at rising four years. There
are so few Herefords they are not worth
writing about."
Ox YOKF.S. —A correspondent of the New
England Farmer says :
There are three points about an ox which
are more liable to be made sore by ordina
ry work in the yoke thau others, viz : The
top of the neck and the two shoulders. W e
often see oxen with sores on each of these
three poiuts. Sore shoulders are often caus-!
Ed by the bow being too wide. Sometimes
it is caused by the bow being too square '
or too sharp on the outer edge. The bow
should be perfectly round at the shoulder I
joint,and of such width as to come between ,
the neck and shoulder joint. If any man
does not believe this, let him put a heavy '
crow-bar on his shoulder and in the right 1
spot, and walk eighty rods, and then put it
on his shoulder and walk back. The drop i
of the staple, as a general thing, should |
come down about half way from the top of
the ex's neck to the shoulder joint. Oxen
drawing on the lead need a more crooked
yoke or a longer staple than when drawing
on the nib.
roMY. of the wisest law-rnakers, the best
*' Atcyneri, the most gifted artists, the most,
merciful judges, the most ingenious me-1
f**hiCM, ro.e from the great mass.
Insurant*.
rjIOWANDA INSURANCE AGENCY.
H. B. M'KEAN
Agent for the following well known and reliaole Insur
ance Companies :
NEW ENGLAND INSURANCE CO.— Hartford, Conn.
ASETTS .....244,078 15
KENSINGTON INSURANCE CO.— Philadelphia.
WYOMING INSURANCE COMPANY.
Wilkes-Barre, Penn'a.
Capital and Surplus $150,000
Stock not called in $50,000
Bills receivable 40,000
U. S. 5-20 Bonds ...... 25,000
Temporary and call Loans .... 6,000
103 snares Wyoming Bank Stock - - - 6,180
50 shares Pirst Nat. Bank at Wilkes-Barre, • 6,000
70 " Sec. " " " - - 7,000
46 shares Wilks-Barre Bridge Stock - - 2,580
Real Estate 1,519
Judgments 102
Dne 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,
H. M. Hoyt, Charles A. Miner,
Samuel Wadhams, O.Collins,
Stewart Pierce, Chas. Dorrance,
Wm. S.Ross, G.M.Harding.
G-M. HOLLENBACK, President.
L. D. SHOEMAKER, Vice-President.
R.C- SMITH, Sec'y.
H. B. M'KEAN. Agent, Towanda, Pa.
LUZERNE INSURANCE AGENCY.
.ETNA INSURANCE CO.— Hartford,
ASSETS $3,000,000
FULTON INSURANCE CO.— New York,
CASH CAPITLA $300,006
METROPOLITAN INSURANCE CO.,
CAPITAL $1,4000,000
ROYAL INSURANCE CO.,
CAPITAL $10,000,000
LIVERPOOL & LONDON INS. CO.,
CAPITAL $5,000,000
LIFE INSUR 4NCE—CONNECTICUT MUTUAL.
ASSETS $5,000,000
tar Policies issued for the .Etna, Fulton and Metro
politan, and orders received for Insurance upon favora
ble terms. R.C. SMITH, Agent,
Wilkes-Barre, Pa.
H. B. M'KEAN, Agent, for the above Companies at
Towanda, Pa.
HOMER CAMP, Agent, Camptown, Pa.
Sept. 4, '65.
FIRE, LIFE, and ACCIDENTAL INSUR
ANCE.
CAPITAL REPRESENTED
OVER SEVENTEEN MILLION DOLLARS •
C. S. RUSSELL, Agent,
FOR THE FOLLOWING NAMED RELIABLE COMPANYS :
GIRARD FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY )
Philadelphia, J
Capital and surplus, over $350,000
HOME INSURANCE COMPANY, J
Of New- York. )
Capital and surplus, over $3,750,000
INSURANCE COMKANY OF NORTH AMERICA, )
Philadelphia. J
Capital and surplus, over $1,700,000
MANHATTAN INSURANCE COMPANY, I
Of New-York. f
Capita! and surplus, over $900,000
ENTERPRISE INSURANCE COMPANY, 1
Of Philadelphia. J
Capital and surplus, over $350,000
ARTIC INSURANCE COMPANY, )
Of Nexo- York. J
Capital and surplus, over $750,000
PUTNAM INSURANCE COMPANY, )
Of Hartford, Conn. )
Capital and surplus, over 1704,000
MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY, I
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 on all kinds of Property, at as low rates
as by any other reliable Companies.
Policies issued and Losses, if any, adjusted at
this Agency, thereby saving the trouble "and expense.of
going elsewhere for settlement.
ta~ Office at the Hardwhere Store of Codding A
Russell C. 8. RUSSELL.
Towanda, Feb..7,1866.- -tf
riIOWAN I)A INSURANCE - AGENCY 1
Policies issued,JLosses adjusted and promptly paid, by
H. B. AT EE AN, Agent,
Of the following well known and reliable Companies.
Office Montanye's Block.
Aggregate Amount of Capital, $17,000,000
AJETNA INSURANCE COMPANY, )
Hartford, Conn., j
Capital $4,000,000
NIAGARA INSURANCE COMPANY, }
.Veto York, J
Capital $1,246,000
NEW ENGLAND INSURANCE COMPANY, )
Hartf ot d, Conn., |
Capital $200,000
WYOMING INSURANCE COMPANY, )
Wilkes-Baii e. Pa., j
Capital $150,000
NORTH AMERICAN TRANSIT INSURANCE CO., )
(Accidental) V
Philadelphia, )
Capital $500,000
CONNECTICUT MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE CO., )
Hartford, Conn., j
Capital $10,000,000
KENSINTON FIRE INSURANCE CO., )
Philadelphia, [
Capital $300,000
Towanda, Feb. 20, 1866—tf
The INSURANCE COMPANY OF
NORTH AMERICA.
Office No. 242 Walnut Street, Philadelphia.
This Company are now prosecuting the bu-iness of
Insurance from ioss or damage by FIRE on Buildings,
Merchandise, Furniture, &c., throughout the State of
Pennsylvania, on liberal terms.for long or short periods;
° r permanently of Buildings, by a deposit of Preminm.
The prompt payment of claims for losses daring the
period of nearly 70 years that the Company has been in
esistence, entitles them to the confidence of the public.
DIRECTORS. —Arthur G. Coffin, Samuel W. Jones, John
A Brown, Charles Taylor, Ambrose White, Jno. R. Neff,
Richard D. Wood, Wm. Welsh, Wm. E. Bowen, 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.
FARMERS MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE
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 on 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 Conntry property 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 sate class country property.
P. Johnson, Sec'y. Wm. Fclmer, Pres't.
„ . , C. M. MANVILLE.
March 5, *66. Agent, Towanda, Pa.
JJNION CARRIAGE SHOP,
AT ALBA, PENN'A.
The xndersigned respectfully informs the citizens of
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, having been in the business for the last 16
years. He will manufacture to order, and keep constant
ly on hand the latest styles of Bnggys, both top and
open. Platform, Democrat and Skeleton Wagons, Sleighs,
Cutters. Ac. His work will be done by the most ex
perienced workmen, and great care will be taken in pro
curring the best timber, and the most substantial ma
terials. He intends that the work turned out at his shop
for style, durability and cheapness, shall not be excelled
in the County. REPAIRING of all kinds done with des
patch ,in a subtantial manner on reasonable terms
Give us a call. JAMES MeINTYBE,
Alba, Bradford County, Pa., Feb. 20, 1866.—1y
MILLS,
BUBLINGTON, PA.
The proprietor, having rebnilt his Flouring Mill in Bur
lington, and taken pains in selecting articles, and the
SMEW fi™ 7 ' " ia njw coa^let * d 111 order
CUSTOM WORK DONE AT SHORT NOTICE.
with cheerful attendants, who will see to your wants in
good order and with general satisfaction.
nwCash paid for Grain.
April 17,1866. BOSWELL f.HTHFp
Ijarfcroart.
' JJARDWARE. CODDING & RUSSELL
BAYS A
LARGE AND WELL SELECTED STOCK OP 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 stove is unsurpassed for economy in
fuel; is a perfect baker; is the best COOK STOVE in j
the market. Among their heating Stoves may be fonnd j
a great variety suitable for every place where stoyes are
used.
BTOVE PIPE AND SHEET IRON WORK,
Alwayß on hand and made to order.
TINWARE,
A large stock manufactured from the very best materia!
and by experienced workmen. A very ful assortment o
IRON, NIALS AND STEEL,
At New York prices.
HOUSE AND CARRIAGE TRIMMINGS,
TOOLS FOR THE FARMER,
Todlsfor 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, Lead Pipe, Chain Pumps, Water
Pipes, Grindstones and fixtures,
KEROSENE LANTERNS,
JOB WORK done with dispatch. Lamps repaired.
Fluid Lamps and Lanterns altered and fitted to burn Ke
rosene.
Grain, Old Iron, Casting and Wrought Scraps, Copper,
Brass, Brittannia, Beeswax, Feathers and Rags taken in
exchange for goods.
Highest price in cash paid for Sheep Pelts and Furs.
OUR GOODS have been purchased on the pay
down system and will be sold for READY PAY.
' 0B Al Q °?ff INB ' I CODDING A RUSSELL.
C. 8. RUSSELL. I
| Towanda, March 10,1863.
BROTHERS <fc CO.,
DEALKRH IK
HARDWARE 1
TIN, COPPER, SHEET IRON, AND
HOUSE FURNISHING GOODS,
TOWANDA, PENN'A.
j Store one door south of the Post Office.
R. T. MARSHALL. W. K. MARSHALL. M.M. MERCUR.
jyjARSHALL BROTHERS & CO.,
Wish to call the attention of the pnbllc 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 public.
Lamps repaired and changed from Oil and Fluid to
Kerosene.
Particular attention paid to the manufacturing of all
kinds of
TIN WARE.
JOBBING PROMPTLY ATTENDED 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, 18H5.
pjjotograpljs.
gOMETHING NEW AT
GEORGE H. WOOD'S
PHOTOGRAPHIC GALLERY,
TO WAND A, PA.
He has the pleasure of informing his old friends and
patrons, that he is now prepared to make the new and
beautiful style of
GEAM FERROTYPES,
mounted on cards very cheap.
Also, Melainotypes for Lockets, Cases, or Frames, as
well as all kinds of
PHOTOGRAPHS
AS BEFORE IN
TH 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.
i ——
pHOTOGRAPHIC GALLERY
D. W. HUGHES
Informs the public that he has removed his Photograph
ic Galleiw, 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.
E W PLANING MILL.
The undersigned having built a; large and commodious
Mill in the Borough of Towanda, and filled it with fthe
most modern and improved machinery, for 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 bv
hand. J
PLANING,
TONGUEING,
GROVEING,
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 buy of us, 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 you
We will pay CASH for PINE A HEMLOCKLUMBER
delivered at our lumber yard. Come and see us. or if
yon can t come, write.
W, , r. L L - B - KODGERS A CO.
Towanda, Feb. 8, 1864.
gEW IN G MACHINESI
Having taken the Agency of the two best Machines
yet made.
WHEELER & WILSON, AND SINGER.
We are now ready to supply all.
4®"MACHINES SOLD AT NEW YORK PRICES"®*
48" No mistake—the above makes ARK THE BEST "®*
4®" The work of these Machines is alike on both sides
anu will not ravel, just come and try it."®*
4W Silks, Thread, Oil, Soap, Needles, Oil Cans, Needle
Cases, and extras kept on hand at our i-tore. - ®*
4®" w ® sell the thing that always pleases. "®*i
Call and see our samples and get our prices.
w oa ,o WICKHAM A BLACK,
Nov. 20,1865. Towanda! Pa.
SUGARS IN EVERY STYLE FOR SALE
cheap, whole.sale and retail, at FOX'S.
B LIST'S PHILADELPHIA GARDEN
SEEDS for sale by
' March 7,66'. pox.
Ittmljanbiit
SPRING GOODS !
W. A. ROCKWKi.d,
Is receiving a large stock of Spring Goods at tie great
REDUCTION IN PRICES,
and offers them at corresponding prices. Comprising a
well selected assortment of
LADIES' DRESS GOODS,
DE LAINE,
ALPACAS,
LAWNS, CHALLAS,
Tift BET ANDJCANTON CLOTH,
ALPACA, BERAGE, POPLINS,
TRIMMINGS & BUTTONS TO MATCH.
CLOTHS,
CASSIMFRES,
SATTINETTS,
TWEEDS,
KENTUCKY JEANS.
Of all descriptions for men and boys.
YANKEE NOTIONS
Too numerous to mention.
HARDWARE,
A good assortment on band
CROCKERY,
Is in fall and complete supply.
GROCERIES.
Teas, Coffee, Sugar and Molasses, at greatly reduced
prices.
LEATHER,
A supply of Sole and Upper on hand.
WOODEN W A R E ,
Tobs,[Pails, Brooms, Ac.
TOYS FOR CHILDREN.
Cabs.Carts, Chairs aud toys to please them all.
April 9.1866.
QOOD BARGAINS
AT
WICKHAM & BLACK'S,
Wishing to close out our stock of
BOOTS AND SHOES,
GROCERIES,
HATS AND CAPS,
HARDWARE,
AND BOOKS,
We are now offering them at
GREATLY REDUCED PRICES.
This is no humbng. We are bound to sell. A large
NEW STOCK
OF
DRY GOODS AND CLOTHS,
JUST OPENED.
The largest stock of
CHINA,
CROCKERY,
AND YELLOW WARE,
Ever brought to this market, will be opened in a
FEW DAYS.
Towanda. Oct. 3, 1866.
E W SPRING GOODS!
J. W. TAYLOR,
Is jnst receiving a large and well-selected stock of Spring
Goods of the best qnalities, and choice styles, having
purchased them when goods were the lowest, he feels
fully confident that he can sell to please all. A large
aesortment of Dress Goods, variour colors and styles.
A fine line of French Poplins, the gem of the season.
Come and see them, all wool Alpacca Poplins, a gen
eral assortment of
BLACK AND COLORED ALPACAS,
and a very great variety of other dress goods too nu
merous to mention. A complete line ol Mourning goods,
Delains, Prints, Ginghams,
BLACK Ai\D WHITE BALMORALS,
Hoop Skirts i large quantities, from three yards to
three and ah If around, and splendid assortment of
GLOVES AND HOSIERY.
Ladies' and GeDts kid gloves, Dress Triminps and But
tons to snit all. Ladies' Cloths, Brab, Black and White,
and Black Repellant Cloth,
SPRING SHAWLS,
Bleached and Unbleached Muslin, Sheeting, Crash,
Scotch Diapers, brown and white table linen Napkins,
and a fnll line of White Goods, Jaconet, Nansook, Swiss,
Mull, Victoria Lawn, Striped Muslin. Dimity t jeked
Muslin, a nice assortment of
BLACK AND COLORED DRESS SILKS.
A large quantity of Embroidery CHEAP. Gent's Neck
Ties, Paper Collars and Hosiery. One of the largest and
best selected ■
STOCK OF MILLINERY GOODS
ever brought in this market and cheap. All the latest
styles and novelties of the season, in Bonnets, Gipsies,
Ac., Ribbons. Ac., Flowers to snit every one. White
Embroidery, Hoods and Caps for infants, Ladies' and
Misses' Hats, the Sailor.margaretta derby, and all styles
too numerous to mention. Having secured the services
of MISS MOSHER, I feel confident we can please all,
and all kinds of Milinery work done on short notice. I
invite the people of Towanda and vicinity to call and
examine my stock ot goods and judge for themselves ;
no trouble to show goods, one door north of the Post
Office. April 9, 1866.
POCKET CUTTLERY LOWER THAN
at any other establishment in town, at the
NEWS ROOM
Drugs atib fHcbitines.
JJR. PORTER'S OLD DRUG STORE.
Alreadyadmitted to be
The largest,safest and most approved
DRUG HOUSE IN NORTHERN PENNSYLVANIA,
WITH
Anestablished reputation for keeping the best medicine
UNEQUALLED
In its faculties and apparatus for compounding and pre |
paring
MEDICINE AND PRESCRIPTIONS,
Conducted by thoroughly competent persons, whodt vo j
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 STOKE
With prices revised to correspond with the market.
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL,
ALL ARTICLES WARRANTED AS REPRESENTED.
By recent arrangements with the Manufacturers, Impor
ters or First Holders of Goods and Cash Purcha
ses,the prices will always be at the low
est point for Prime.Goods.
LOWER FIGURES THAN EVER IN
PAINTS, OILS, VARNISHES, GLASS, DRUGS AND
DYE-STUFFS.
Everything in this extensive stock will he sold
Cheap for Cash !
PRICKS REDUCED, VIZ:
OF SOAPS. PERFUMERY, BRUSHES, COMBS.
POCKET KNIVES AND RAZORS,
LAMPSANDMATE RIALS FOR LIGHT.
TRUSSES & SUPPORTERS,
WINES AND LIQUORS, ONLY FOR MEDICINE.
TOBACCO AND SNUFF.
ALL THE POPULAR PATENT MEDICINES,
TOOTH, SKIN AND HAIR PREPARATIONS.
FANCY ARTICLES OF ALL DESCRIPTIONS,
Eclectic, Botanic and llomaopathic Medicines
Spices, Bird Seed, Lamp Shades and Garden Seeds.
FISH TACKLE, AMMUNITION, Ac.
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 1
DR. PORTER'S ALCOHOL!
DR. PORTER S BURNING FLUID 1
Are Fresh, daily prepared, and unrivalled by any in the
Market.
DR. PORTER'S PREPARATIONS
FOR FAMILY USE.
Known as Safe and Reliable warranted fo
what they are intended to give satisfaction,
viz :
Dr Porter's Pectoral Syrup price 50 cents
Dr Porter's Family Embrocation •' 35 "
Dr Porter's Tonic Elixer " 100 "
Dr Porter's Worm Syrup " 50 "
Dr Porter's Comp. Syr. Hypophosphites.. "100 "
Dr Porter's Uterine Tonic " 150 "
Dr Porter's Blackberry Balsam " 3 "
Dr Porter's Tooth Ache Drops "25 "
Dr Porter's Cephalic Snuff. " 25 "
Dr Porter's Tooth Powder " 50 "
Dr Porter's Tricogene " 50 "
Dr Porter's Trioophile " 50 "
Dr Porter's Shampoo " 50 "
Dr Porter's Horse and Cattle Lotion " 60 "
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 " 37$ "
Dr Porter's Rat and Mice Poison " 3.5 "
Dr Porter's Citrate Magnesia " 35
Dr Porter's Worm Wafers " 35 •
MEDICAL ADVICE GIVEN GRATUITOUSLY AT
THE OFFICE.
Charging only for Medicine.
SSI" Thankful for past liberal patronage would respect
fully annoqnce"to his friends and the public thatno pain
shall be spared to satisfy and merit the continuance of
theircontidence and patronage, at the
CASH DRUG STORE!
Corner of Main and Pinestreets.
3nsuranrc.
rp-HE .ETNA AND THE PORTLAND
JL FIRE.
.ETNA INSURANCE COMPANY,
HARTFORD, CONN.
ASSETS, JULY 1 , 18G G .
j Cash on hand in bank and with Agents,..! 257,320 00
j United States Stock 812,277 25
Real estate,unencumbered 90,369 05
State Stocks 497.690 00
New York Bank S'ecks 834,170 00
Hartford Bank Stocks 270,810 00
Miscellaneous Bank Stocks 129,000 00
Railroad Stocks, etc 273,067 50
Mortgage Bonds, City County A R. R 1,011,136 66
Total $4,075,830 55
LIABILITIES.
Losses unadjusted and not due $221,236 35
Net, $3,854,594 20.
Income for last year (net) $2,933,399 94
Or a daily income of say $9,300.
Losses and Expenses for same time $2,541,394 30
Total Losses paid in 47 years $19,127,410 06
Viz: Fire, 17,243,000 99. Inland, $1,884,409 07.
Government and State Taxes paid $179,178 34
Loss BY PORTLAND FIRE, JULY 4rn.
The total amount covered by fEtna Policies on pro
perty destroyed or damaged is $206,854, on which sal
vage will be about a per cent. Our total loss will not
vary much Irom $200,000, and is being promptly adjust
ed and paid. This sum is 5 per cent, upon the assets, a
figure but slightly exceeding our government and state
taxes paid last year, or a proportion equal to a SSOOO
loss for a company of SIOO,OOO assets.
The necessity lor insurance and ihe value of the
wealthy, strong corporations, is forcibly illustrated by
this fire Several weak insurance Companies are des
troyed. Portland has a population ot 35,000 was
handsomely built, mostly fine br.ck or stone structures
—protected and screened with upwards of 3000 shade
trees—bounded on vhiee sides by water—indeed, liter
ally, almost rising from the ocean—and with a good
steam fire depai tment—yet it has $10,000,000 of prop
erty consumed in a tew hours—upon a holiday when its
people are least occup ! ed—from the very
cause of a contemptible fire cracker.
Remember the triflling origin of fires that sweep
away in a few hours the earnings of years. Consider
yonr best interests and give the .Etna agent a call if
you need proper Insurance security. Policies issued at
lair terms. H. B. McKEAN, Agent.
Towanda, Aug. 11, 1866.
Dcntestrp
TWENTY-FIVE YEARS EXPERIENCE
IN DENTISTRY.—J. S. SMITH, M. D., would re
spectfully inform the inhabitants of Bradford County
that he is permanautly 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
ail the different styles of work done in any and all Den
tal establishments in city or conntry, and 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 lor doing the same. To those
requiring under sets of teeth he would call attention to
his new kind of work which consists ot porcelain for
i both plate and teeth, and lorming a continuous gum. It
is more durable, more naturai in appearance, and much
better adapted to the gum 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 olten
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 will be in Towanda from the 15th to 30th of every
month, at the office ol \V. K. TAYLOR, (formerly oc
cupied by Dr. O. H. Woodruff.) Having made arrange
ments with Mr. Taylor, I am prepared to do all work in
the very best style, at his office.
Nov. 27, 1865. yl.
DR. H. WESTON, DENTIST. Office
in Patton's Block, over Baistow A Gore's Drug
and Chemical Store. Ijan66
JIHE OLD BAKERY REVIVED!
PETTES A HOVEY,
Are now receiving a fresh supply of Nuts, Fruits and
Candies, at the old Stand on Main Street opposite the
Court House. Also an assortment of
FAMILY GROCERIES,
Such as Teas, Sugars, Coffee, Saleratus, Molasses,
Syrup, Spices, Ac., Ac., which will be soid as cheap as
can be bought in the borough of Towanda or elsewhere.
GOOD GREEN TEA FOR sl, PER POUND.
Kept constantly on hand,
BREAD, BUSCUIT, PIES, CAKES, AC., AC.,
At the Towanda Bakery.
Crackers by the barrel or pound, at the Bakery.
PETTES A HOVEY,
May 7, '66— tf.
MISCELLANEOUS BOOKS AT COST,
JjX at the NEWSROOM.
(JARIIB.
THOMAS J. INGHAM, ATTORNEY
A T LA W, LAPORTE, Sullivan Connty, Pa.
D~~ R.E. H.MASON,/'// YSICIAN AN I
SURGEON, offers his professional services to the
people of Towanda and vicinity. Office at his resident*
on Pine street, where he can always befound when not
professionally engaged.
D. MONTANYE, ATTOh-
JT NE Y AT LA IV— Office in Union Block,former
ly occupied by Jab. Ma KI, AN K.
WT. DAVIES, Attorney at Law, To
• wanda, Pa, Office with Wm. Watkius, Esq.
Particular attention paid to Orphans' Court business
and settlement ot decedents estates. 25-42.
MERCUR A MORROW,ATTORNEYS at Law,
Towanda, Penn'a,
The undersigned having associated themselves togeth
er in the practice of Law, offer their prolessional *r
vices to the public.
I ULYSSES MERCUR, P.D.MORROW.
March 9,1865.
♦ L' , L. ANDRUS, Licensed Auctioneer,
JDJ* Canton, Bradford county, Pa., having had much
experience, offers his services to the public. Address
by letter, or otherwise.
Canton, July 18,1865.
PATRICK & PECK, ATTORNEYS at Law,
Offices In Union Block, Towanda, Pa., formerly
•Occupied by Hon. Wm. Elwell, and in Patrick's block,
Athens, Pa. They may be consulted at either place.
H. w. PATRICK, apl!3 W. A. PKCK.
HB. MCKEAN , A TTORNE Ydc COUN
• SELLUR AT LA W, Towanda, Pa. Par
ticular attention paid to business in the Orphans' Court.
July 20, 1866.
HENRY FEET, Attorney at Law, Towau
ia. Pa. jun27, 66.
WII. CARNOCHAN, ATTORNEY
• AT LAW, Troy, Pa. Special attention given
to collecting claims against the Government for Bounty,
Back Pay and Pensions. Office with E. B. Parsons, Esq.
June 12,1865.
17DWARI) OVERTON Jr, Attorney at
L i Law, Towanda, Pa. Office in Montanyes Block,
over Frost's Store. July 13th, 1865
ENRY A. RECORD, M. D., Physician \
and Surgeon, having permanantly located in To
• wanda, would respectfully offer his professional services
j to the citizens of the place a vioinity. Office, at J. A.
Record's Store. Jan. 30, '66.
JOHN N. CALIFF, ATTORNEY AT
LAW, Towanda, Pa. Also, Government Agent
or the collection ol Pensions, Back Pay and Bounty.
AST No charge unless successful. Office over the
Post Office and News Room. Dec. 1, 1864.
A D. STILES, M. D., Physician d Suryeon.
\/ Warren Centre, Bradford County, Pa.
Office formerly occupied by Dr. McKee Visits made
with promptness. Particular attention given to the
treatment of Chronic cases, and Diseases incident to fe
males and children. Office terms Cash.
Dr. Stiles is a graduate of the "Philadelphia Univer
sity of Medicine and Surgery," where be attended two
full courses 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.
I Dec. 20, 1865.
EDWARD MEEKS—AUCTIONEER.-
All letters addressed to him at Sugar Run, Brad
lord Co., Pa., will receive prompt attention. May7'66tf,
FRANCIS E. POST, Painter, Towanda,
Pa, with 10 years experience, is confident he can
give the best satisfaction in Painting, Graining, Stain
ing, Glazing, Papering, 4c. Particular attention
paid to Jobbing in the country. April 9, '66.
FURNITURE.
E W ARR AN G E M EXT!
A MAMMOTH FURNITURE STORE,
IN
TOWANDA, BRADFORD COUNTY, PENN'A.,
WITH REDUCED PRICKS.
JAMES O. FROST
Would respectfully announce to tbe people of Brad
ford and the adjoining counties, that he has purchased
the Store, on the south side of the Public Square, for
merly occupied by CHESTER WELLS ; and also the
Store on Main Street, formerly occnpied by J. W.,Means
as a Grocery Store, and having connected the same, has
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 in the same the larg
est and best stock of Furniture ever offered in this Mar
ket, or to be found in Northern Pennsylvania, to which
constant additions will he made from Boston, New-York
Rochester and various other places to numerous to men
tion all ol which will be sold at. lower prices than any
other dealer this side of New Y'ork, will sell the same
quality of goods.
My stock consists in part ot
MARBLE and WOOD TOP CENTRE TABLES,
MARBLE and WOOD TOP HALL STANDS,
DINING and EXTENSION TABLES'
CARD TABLES,
PIANO STOOLS,
BUREAUS, STANDS, BEDSTEADS, 4c.,4c
Chairs of every variety and style, as cheap as the
cheapest and good as the best.
Enameled Chamber Seta, also Oak, Chestnut and
Walnut. Parlor sets in Hair, Cloth, Damask, Moreen,
and Reps, at prices which defy competition. Also
EASY CHAIRS, and ROCKERS,
CAMP CHAIRS and STOOLS,
BOOK RACKS,
WHAT NOTS,
IRON BEDSTEADS,
HAIR and HUSK MATTRESSES,
Children's Carriages,
Children's Cradles and Cribs
. LOOKING GLASSES,
LOOKING GLASS PLATES,
PICTURE FRAMES,
MOULDINGS,
PHOTOGRAPH OVALS,
; STEEL ENGRAVINGS,
CORDS and TASSELS,
In fact everything in the line usually to be found in a
first class Futniture Store. I shali also continue to man
-1 utacture furniture as usual aud warrant the same to give
satisfaction. The public are invited to call and examine
i for themselves, at the store, on Main street, two doors
south ol Montanyes. My motto is, quick sales and small
profits.
Ready made Coffins, Burial Cases. Coffin Plates and
Handles, together with everything in the line of under
, taking constantly on hand, with two elegant Hearses.—
•Funerals attended withia ,a circuit of 25 miles on reas
onable terms.
JTowanda, Pa., June 20,1865. JAMES O. FROST.
JFURNITURE WARE-ROOMS I
JAMES MAKINSON announces to the public that he
still continues to manufacture and keep on hand a large
assortment of
CABINET FURNITURE,
Bureaus, Tables. Bedsteads. Stands, Chairs, 4c., of
every descrinuoi which will be made of the best materi
als, and iD he most workmanlike manner.
I invite the inection ol the public to my work, which
shall nc be surpssed in durability, at any shop in the
country, and my prices will be found to be as low as the
timef will admit.
Riady-made Coffins constantly on hand or made to or
der. A good Hearse will be furnished when desired.
Aug. 15, 1865.
J^ T EW FURNITURE STORE !
Having rented the Furniture Ware-rooms formerly oc
cupied by F. N. Page, Athens, Pa., would now say to
the pations of the old Establishment that I have a com
plete Stock of Goods, just received, embracing every
thing in the
FUBNITURE LINE.
My goods are 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
old establishment, and
MR. N. I. HART
Will have chaage of the business and Manufacturing. In
short we have the finest Stock of Goods in our line west
of New Y'ork, consisting of
Parlor Furniture,
Chamber-Setts, Sofas, Bureaus, Marble-top
Centre Tables, Extension
and Dining Tables, Chairs, Bedsteads,
Mirrors, Picture Frames.
Photograph Ovals, Cord and Tassels,
Steel Engravings,
Oil Cnrtins, Toilet Stands, Work-Boxes,
Pictures, 4c.
COFFINS AND BURIAL CASES.
Our Undertaker's Department will at all times be
well supplied with everything in that Hue. We haw
the
FINEST HEARSE
In this section, not evcepting anything west of New
York, and will attend Funerals within a circuit oil
Twenty Miles, on reasonable terms.
„ „ „ G. H. VOORHI3.
N. I. HAKT, Agent.
Athens, Jan. 25,1865.-ly
®LOTL)ING.
G°°D NEWS: REBILI^ E^I
THI PRICK OF CLOTHING \
GONE DOWN WITH R,
A ''OLD
The bent stock of good. well „.
brought to this market is now open lor %
• STORE OP R. W. EDDY
Bought since the fall of Gold and the tuk.,,
will enable him to give his customer thei" .
low figures, and the decline in prices ul fit '>■ n'
al are stylish, and a la mode, L• 7
goods, every article guaranteed as re',l
■ale. My goods are all "^reseat*
THE LATEST FASHION,"'
And equal to the best city custom made „ ,
As usual the best quality all wool e > ar > fit to,
Business Suits, 1
Black Frock Coats
Black Doe Pants and Vest.
Linen Coats, Dusters, and
The Latest Style Fine Silk Hats
Straw, Panama and Cloth Hats u-,/7 1 •
Negligee Shirts, Collars Neck Tic,.?! "•
penders, Under Shirts and Draws™ J 'o ,l:a ' v iis
English Halt Hose. Over Alls, Over Shim, r
kerchiefs, Ladies Fine Mcrocco Travel!' w
In fact everything usually found in 'p?jL%P. I
Gentleman s Furnishing Store. My m ,,, -•
Gooda at a fair price are cheaper than Door J? "
price. All goods sold at one price, no ulS? I
teasing to make an offer, hut every one l aW
same goods at the same price, whiCr,., te
bottom of the market. All ,„■]
marked down to the gold base and
will be sold sacri
fice. If you want good'
goods at a fair price
go to EDDY S, '
where yon will find
him ready to show his goods
and sell them too at the lowest fi„
ure to correspond with Gold Bear in
mind the place to buy good, well made ™ ,
Clothing is at R. W. EDDY*,
Towanda, Jan. 7, 1865.
£JLOTHING I CLOTHINGT
BEADY MADE AND MADE TO ORDEB
J. M. COLLINS,
lat door Sooth of Codding 4 Russell's, has i
from Sew York a large and atractive assortmentT^
NEW WINTER CLOTHING.
stock comprises every article worn by mea u4
PILOT AND BEAVER OVERCOAIh Ktvr
IIY BUSINESS SUITS OF ALL
COATS, PANTS. VESTS
COLLARS,N'K TIES, WRAP '
• ERS, DRAWEES Ac"
GENTS FURNISHING GOO D£
Of every description.
Eapecial attention is called to our stock of
CASS I MERES AND VESTI.V,,
Which we will make up to order on short notice
A nice line of Fancy Cassimers for Pant, and r-..-
Latest style Hats and Caps. Gents Fur Collars.
Cutting done to order on short notice.
Bear in mind if you wish to buy Clothing CBM'
and as good as represented, call at
Terms Cash. COLL'W
Towanda, Dec. 7. 1865.
CHEAPNESS, STYLE AND BEAUTY
NOW IS YOKR TIME TO
YOUR CLOTHING CHEAY AT YOUR OWN PBICK
PROCLAIM IT TO THE PEOPLE,
Juat received—a large stock of Fall and Winter C olt
ingat J. CORN'S Eimira Branch Clothing Store Ht
Says coolly, boldlv and deliberately, that be tak-- .
toremost of the Clothing Merchants ot Towanda
Eigtheen hundred and sixty-one has come, wdtti
light and beauty of Spring shines upon as, with V i
radiant splendor. I shall continue to sell Clothing •
Cash, cheaper than any other man, as my.goodsa.f i
bought cheap for cash, and they will be sold cheap Li
cash.
My goods are all manufactured in Eimira, therefore I
can warrant them well made. Enough for me to MI
have everything in the line of
CLOTHING, GENTS FURNISHING GOODS. Hals
CAPS, AC., AC.
That is kept in any other Store in town.
Thia is a free country ; therefore it is free for ah si
their trading where they can do the best, regard'. r* i
the croas and sour looks of old fogy merchants. 1 inwi
you to come and see me—country as well as the ci;ju
invited—every person, rich or poor, high or low, hoi.
ree are invited to call.
At JOHN SHLAM'S Clothing Store, next dour inn.'
Mercur's Dry Goods Store, Main Street, Towanos ft.
N. B.—We wish to be understood, that we are cot ton
undersold by any man, or combination of men.
4V No charge for showing our Goods.
Towanda. March 12.1862. J. COBS.
QREAT REDUCTION 7
In prices of
SPRING AND SUMMER CLOTHING
For Men and Boys wear.
Most of these goods are manufactured Expressly!
OUR TRADE.
Having just returned from the Eastern and Wester:
Markets with one of the
LARGEST STOCKS EVER OFFERED
We solicit an early call and examination ot oar •
sortment, which cannot be beat in in price,
STYLE AND QUALITY.
Our stock of HATS are ot the latest style, also Urge
i assortment of
; FURNISHING GOODS,
' WHITE & SPANISH LINEN SHIRTS,
COLLARS, TIES, SUSPENDED
GLOVES,
HANDKERCHIEF?
WRAPPERS,
DRAWERS,
SHIRT BOSOMS,
LINEN & PAPER CUFFS, 4C
Which will be sold at low prices.
Those wishing to buy, will find it to their adtaa*
to call betore buying elsewhere. Remember the pj- ,
SOLOMON A SOY
No. 2, Patton BiocX |
Towanda, May 1, '66. J
JEFF DAVIS ESCAPED!
How many hearts will burn with indignation oo
ing this announcement. But we counsel
your feelings ol indignation for a tuture period, w ,
though this arch traitor has escaped being hung or -■
the Public are requested to call at
WARNER'S JEWELRY STORE,
And examine his splendid stock of Watches
ry of the latest designs and elaborate finish, w - 1
being sold at
VERY LOW PRICES.
He also keeps the celebrated Seth Thomas
American and Swiss Watches. Other articles
kept in a store of this kind. Remember the p'* ; ' ' "
ton's Bio k. N. B.—Watches, Clocks and Je* e r
paired and warranted. „.. C d
A. M. WAB>®-
Towanda, June 20,1866.—Cm.p.
£JARRIAGES, WAGONS, SLEIGH" 1
THE OLD ESTABLISHMENT STILL IN OPERd' S
FELLOWS, CRANDALI. 4 CO.,
Successors to Reynolds, Fellows 4 Co., are now
and are prepared to furnish on short notice,
Carriages and S eighs, ot all descriptions and ot -A
test and most approved style, and of the best m
at the old stand opposite the Union House, in tJ
tral part of Alba Borough, Bradford County, 1 ■
The public are assured that the reputation in
has acquired during the last six years under tn t
intendence of J . H. Fellows, will be more ma
tained, as he will superintend the work as " e . ce a . i
having long been and having had much esperic -
Carriage and Sleigb Buildei, would assure m * 4 ge
that no pains will be spared by the above urin Th Di: „.
the establishment worthy of their patronage- D .
as one of the old firm for the patronage thus
ded, we hope to merit a continuance of tne-sam • bja .
N. B.—We, the undersigned, being pruc'' ll-1 ' joes
ics, can manufacture and offer to the P a "''h. inWB.
that will defy competition. JAMES J \'UAIA,
ARM Borough, April 15,1885. !?•