Hints About Work.
At the North we are pretty much
cut off from proper field work, yet, as
the Agriculturist goes Southward, it
soon comes upon bare fields and soil
iu which no frost remains long. There
spring begins in good earnest a month
or six weeks earlier than in our lati
tude (41 deg.),and "spring plowing,"
etc., is there winter work. We adapt
these hints to our own latitude, but
are apt to anticipate a little, chiefly
in order to have plenty leeway in case
the season is especially early.
Field Work. —Dead furrows in grain
fields and furrows plowed for surface
draining should be clear, so that the
ground will not wash much in thaws.
If grain is badly harmed by frost put
on an even light dressing of muck or
soil or simply roll.
Grass and Clover Seed may be sown
if the ground is bare and the trost is
out. It is best to be done on a very
light snow in the case the surface is
not frozen.
Manure may be hauled out to the
distant fields when there is good sled
ding, but it should only be such as is
well composted and which will neith
er wash nor deteriorate essentially by
exposure. It may easily be put in
this condition by the use of muck,but
very little that is hauled to the field
in the winter time is so protected from
the action of the weather, and half to
two-thirds is wasted.
Buildings. —Timber may be prepar
ed for any repairs, or for new build
ings which may be desired. Stables
and cellars should be opened and air
ed ou warm dry days. A little salt
sprinkled around posts, which form
the foundations of corn cribs and sim
ilar structures will prevent their be
ing harmed by frost. This is true of
gate posts.
'The Wood Lot affords plenty of
work in cutting fire wood,getting out
framing stuff,cedar bean poles,stakes,
such things. Avoid cutting trees that
are full of sap at this season, or as
soon as the weather is warmer,as the
maple, beech, etc.
Secure. Seed of each kind of grain
it is proposed to sow this spring. If
you Can do so, select seed grain from
a large quantity by repeated winnow
ings. Send for catalogues of seed
men, study them, and order early. At
the same time also
Order Good Farm Hands. —Febru-
ary is usually the time to make the
best engagements.
Working Stock, if not employed,
should not be fed too much grain,but
roots should be in a measure substi
tuted, and if hard worked, feed ac
cordingly.
Horses ought to be kept sharp
caulked, as ice is more dangerous if
it exists only in spots than when it
covers the ground. Feed four quarts
of carrotr with a handful of ashes and
half as much ginger daily if they get
"off their feed" for lack of exercise.
They are approaching the time when
they shed their coats,and as they are
then liable to take colds, they should
be well fed and in good condition.—
The tax upon the system in renewing
the coat is considerable. Brood mares,
with foal, need especial care,lest they
slip and fall, or in playing strain
themselves, or get kicked.
Colts. —When there is a foot of snow
on the ground the time is particularly
favorable to training and breaking
colts to saddle and harness. Gentle
ness, firmness and sugar are the spe
cifics, with the common sense use of
which, we warrant it easy to break
any colt not made vicious by bad
boyß or men.
Oxen should come out iu fine con
dition for spring work on little be
sides corn stalks if these are proper
ly prepared, namely : cut up, soaked
and salted with a veryjittlel mea up
on them.
Beef Stock may fhave a little in
crease of meal or oil cake when they
begin to shed their ceats.
Cows that are giving milk may well
have wheat bran and oil-cake meal
on their cut and soaked stalks. The
earlier they are dried off, the better
will the calf be, in all likelihood, but
if milked until nearly time for the new
milk to "spring" a teudency to give
muck milk is increased.
Calves intended for veal may very
early be taught to nibble hay, and fi
nally to eat a good deal, and with
what skimmed milk they can get in
their boiled gruel, they will make
rapid progress.
The Currycomb should not be neg
lected, its exercise on all kinds neat
stock and horses is a great preven
tion of diseases and vermin, and is
productive of thrift.
Sheep should be kept so assorted in
flocks that all can get the proper al
lowance of feed. Provide a warm
shed,feed straw and hay in racks,and
grain in troughs ; of course, feed
some roots, or hemlock boughs, or
both. House ewes near yeaning time,
where they will have room, warmth,
and comfort.
Visit all stock personally the last
thing at night and first thing in the
morning. See that they have water
enough, at least twice a day, better
three times. Give salt frequently,
and let them stand several hours in
the yards every day if fair.
Poultry. —Set one or two clutches
of the earliest eggs, mating the finest
pullets with the best old cock,as ear
ly in the month as possible, provided
you can furnish the chicks warm,dry,
light quarters. Kept clean, and at
tended with care, they will make fine
birds, either to improve your own
flock, or for the fall shows.
Swine. —Keep the shoats at work
at the manure. We often think of
the saying of a Massachusetts farmer
that for corn, a cob that a hog had
breathed on is worth a bushel of yard
manure. Breeding sows near farrow
ing, should be well sheltered, and
have warm nests away from other
swine and be fed well, but not with
heating food ; a few- raw potatoes or
other roots and promotive of milk,
and make an excellent addition to
their diet.
ORCHARD AND NURSERY. —The princi
ple items of out door work were indi
cated last month. As the severity of
the weather moderates,the knife may
be used in shaping
Young Trees. —Gut them back to
secure a stocky growth, and a well
balanced form. . Do not cut go close
to a bud as to endanger it, nor so far
above as to leave a stub.
Pruning, there are many who are
obliged to do it now ; select a time
when the wood is not frozen.
Old trees and neglected young ones
may have a wash of soft soap, mixed
with water enough to apply with a
brush. If there is much loose bark,
or a great accumulation of moss, a
blunt scraper m;y be used. Every
cluster of
Caterjrillar's Eggs removed now is
clear gain.
Gions are to be cut on mild days,
and kept in sawdust or moss until
wanted. Earth or sand will keep
them as well, but they are less pleas
ant to use than when preserved in
moss or saw-dust. Cions are readily
sent by mail ; tie. them in a bundle,
wrap in oiled silk, and over all put a
stout browu paper, and tie securely.
Mark "cuttings only," and put no
writing iu the package. Postage is
2 cents for 4 oz.
Grafting should be deferred until
the buds of the stock begin to swell
—which they will do this month in
some parts of the South. Root graft
ing ought to be finished up, and the
grafted roots ready to set out.
Nursery trees will be received by
some of our southern readers, and if
long on the way may have' suffered
from drying, or they may be frozen.
Completely bury all dried or shrivel
led trees, and if not too far gone they
will become plump in a few days.—
Any packages, the contents of which I
are likely to be frozen when they are
received, should be allowed to thaw
gradually in a cool place before open
ing.
Manure may be spread in the or
chard wherever the ground is not fro
zen.
FRUIT GARDEN. —Continue to exer
cise oversight, and see that no injury
comes to trees and plants by ani
mals. If
Grape Vines were not pruned in au
tumn,take advantage of the first thaw
and do it this month. The wood from
winter pruning is not so good for cut
tings as that removed in fall, and if
used for this purpose must be care
fully selected.
Currants may also be pruned, and
the cuttings buried until the weath
er allows of their being set.
KITCHEN GARDEN. —As there is but
little to be done here, in northern lo
calities, our notes for January are
equally good now.
Manure, whether for garden use or
for hot-beds, should be accumulated.
When the heap becomes hot it should
be turned to avoid injury.
Hot-beds are to be made at the
South, and at the North, if very early
plants are wanted. Prepare
Straw-covers, or straw mats ; the
last are made by stretching a warp
of five tarred strings,the width of the
sash and a foot longer, then laying
on handfuls of straw, each of which
is to be bound to the warp by a small
string.
Cold Frames need more close at
tention as the weather gets milder.
Open them whenever the weather is
not severe,and harden off the cabbage
and other plants to fit them for early
transplanting.
Boot crops still in the ground, such
as horse-radish, parsnips and salsify
are to be dug anu marketed when
ever the ground is sufficiently thaw
ed.
Onions, if frozen, should be kept so
by a covering of t ay to prevent alter
nate freezing and thawing.
Poles and brush that may be need
ed for beans,peas and other climbers,
are best cut before vegetation starts,
and while the swamps are frozen.
Rhubarb is easily forced where there
is plenty of manure. Cover the roots
with boxes or barrels, and surround
them well with heating material. The
leaves soon start, and when grown in
the dark in this way are exceedingly
tender. I)o not forget that all labor
is lost unless you have good
Seeds. —lf there is any doubt about
the quality of seeds, be at any troub
le or expense to procure those of a
reliable charactej. Buy of responsi
ble parties only. The postal arrange
ments, for all except points reached
by the over-laud mail, are such that
it makes but little difference where
one lives, as the mail puts him in
reach of all the seed stores in the
country.
FI.OWER GARDEN AND LAWN. —The
mild days will allow pruning to be
done.
Ornamental trees, as a general thing,
should be left to assume their natural
form, but it sometimes becomes nec
essary to remove branches that are in
the way,and others that have become
injured by winds or snow. All prun
ing of them should be done with as
much care as with fruit trees.
Shrubs, too, will need the knife and
shears. They ought not to be cut in
to formal shapes, but left still in their
natural form. Those that bloom upon
the new growth may be shortened at
pleasure, while those that have their
flower buds ready formed only need
to have crowded branches thinned
out.
Repairs of fences and of trellises,
arbors, and all garden fixtures may
be made and painting done.
Pits and cellars where plants are
stored will need looking to. Give air
on mild days ; if the plants become
very dry and likely to suffer, water
moderately.
Dahlias, Cannas, and other roots,
stored in the cellar for winter must
not be allowed to be damp enough to
mould or rot. If this occurs,separate
the affected ones and remove to a dry
er place.
GREEN AND HOT-HOUSES. —The varia
ble weather this month will demand
care with the fires to secure that uni
formity of temperature so necessary
to success.
Insects are easily kept in check if
taken in time. Burn tobacco occa
sionally at night at closing the house
to keep the green fly in check.
Camellias and other shrubs that
have done flowering may be trimmed
into shape. The camelia, especially,
is often neglected in this respect.
Bulbs are to be brought into the
green house to supply the place of
those that have gone out of flower.
ProjMgation of all kinds of bedding
stufl may be commenced,and seeds of
annuals may be sown.
Roses coming into flower may have
very weak liquid manure, not more
highly colored than tea.
CHEAP FARMS. —Twenty-five farms
have been sold in one section of Ala
bama for the low price ol $1 per a re.
A failure of crops caused creditors to
force sales. One of the sales thus
made was a plantation of 600 acres
for S6OO. Before the war the owner
possessed three hundred and fifty
slaves, and forty horses.
ftlrrcljanMir.
JIALL AND WINTER GOODS
FOR CASH,
HENRY MERCUR & Co.
TOWANDA, PA.,
DEALERS IN
FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC
DRY GOODS,
DOMESTICS,
WOOLENS,
HOSIERY
AND
• NOTIONS,
BOOTS AND SHOES,
CROCKERY, &C.
Nov. 5, 1866.
ARRIVAL!
W. A. ROCKWELL,
la now receiving an unusual large suppply of
GOODS,
Comprising a fashionable assortment of
DRESS GOODS,
CLOAKINGS,
SHAW I-S,
BREAKFAST CAPES,
HOODS,
EMBROIDERY.
HOUSE FURNISHING GOODS,
SHEETING,
BATTING,
YARN,
And all descriptions.of
DRY GOODS
For Men and Boys wear,
CLOTHS, CASSIMERES, HATS,
CAPS,
BOOTS, SHOES, OF ALL KINDS.
Also a large assortment of
CROCKERY, GLASSWARE,
LAMPS,
LANTERNS, &C,
*
To be sold'at the lowest rates.
WOODEN WARE,
Of all descriptions, Bird Cages, Ladies
Fancy Buckets.
TOYS FOR THE CHILDREN,
To appreciate the great variety, you must call
and see them.
Pertumery, Jewelry, and all sorts Knicknacks
GROCERIES
Of all kinds, Syrups, Molasses, Sugar, at the
lowest market price.
TO THE PUBLIC.
We have purchased these goods at the low
est decline in the market, and feel confident
that I can give utmost satisfaction quality and
prise.
Towanda, Oct. 15, 1866.
SOMETHING NEW UNDER THE
SDN.— D, W. HUGHES, has fitted up his
car (formeriy occupied for a Picture Gallery)
for an Eating Saloon, where he intends to keep
all kinds of Refreshments served up in the best
style. He has made au arrangement with an
extensive Oyster Dealer to furnih him with the
best kind of Oysters directly lrom Baltimore,
whereby he will be able to furnish parties and
families on the shortest notice. He has always
on hand the best kind of ale, cider and domestic
wines, also segars, candies and nuts of all kinds.
Farmers and others visiting Towanda, will find
it to their interest to call at this saloon to get
their meals, where tbey can he accommodaed
with the best of fare at a cheap rate. The high
est price paid for all kinds of fruit, chesnnts Ac
Don't forget the place, second door south of
Beidleman'sßlock, Towanda, Pa.
I>C. 1,1866.
Drags anb fflcbicintß.
YF H. GORE'S DRUG STORE
W. H. H. GOKB, (successor to Barstow A
Gore,) is continuing the basiness at the old
stand No. 4, Patton's Block, where he is daily
receiving additions to his Stock from the most
reliable importers and manufacturers respect
fully asks or a liberal share of pnblic patron
age, A large stock of
FRESH DRUGS AND MEDICINES
Has just been received, and we are now pre
pared to supply the
WANTS OF THE PUBLIC WITH ARTICLES
BELONGING TO THE TRADE.
P. RE WINE--> AND LIQUORS,
FOR MEDICAL USE ONLY.
A FCLL ASSORTMENT OF CONCENTRATED
B.ITANIC, BUi.Et TIC AND HOMQEPATHIC
MEDICINES.
ALL THE POPULAR PATENT MEDICINES.
FAINTS, OIL, VARNISH,
PAINT AND VARNISH BRUSHES,
DYK-STUFFS AND GLASS.
FANCY AND TOILET ARTICLES OF EVERY
KIND.
TILDBN'S ALCOHOLIC AND FLUID EXTRACTS,
ALKALOID AND RESINOIDS,
All the Best Trusses,
ABDOMINAL SUPPORTERS,
Shoulder Braces,
BREAST PUMPS, NIPPLE SHELLS, AND
SHIELDS,
Nursing Bottles, Syringes and Catheters,
A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF RAZORS, STROPS, POCKET
KNIVES,
SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS OF LATE STYLE
AND BEST QUALITY.
A laTge supply Brashes for the Hat and Hair.
Also for the Teeth and Nails, Tooth Pow
ders and Pastes, Oils, Perfumery,
Soaps, Combs, Hair Dye, Invigor
ators,Ac., Kerosene, Kerosene
I,amps, Shades, Chimneys,
Wicks, Ac., all of the
late st styles.
CHOICE CIGARS, TOBACCO AND SNUFF.
tar Physicians supplied at reasonable rates.
Medicines and Prescriptions carefully and ac
curately compounded and prepared by compet
ent persons at all hours of the day and night.
Sunday hoars from 9 to 10 o'clock in the fore
noon, to 2in the afternoon.
W. H. H. GORE.
* Towanda, Sept. 29, 1866.
(Slotting.
QOOD NEWS. REBELLION
ENDED!
THE PRICE OF CLOTHING
GONE DOWN WITH GOLD !
The best stock of good, well made Cloth
ing evei brought to this market is now open for
inspection at the
STORE OF R. W. EDDY,
Bought since the fall of Gold and the Rebellion
which will enable him to give his customers the
benefit of very low figures, and the decline in
prices. My goods as usual are stylish, and a la
mode. No second rate shoddy goods, every
article guaranteed as represented or n< sale.
My goods are all
THE LATEST FASHIONS,
And equal to the best city custom made, am'
'it to a T As ÜBual the best quality all wool
Business Suits, Black Frock Coats, Black Doe
Pauts and Vests, Linen Coats, Dusters, and
Pants, The Latest Style Fine Silk Hats, Soft.
Straw, Panama and Cloth Hats, White u Neg
ligee Shirts, Collars Neck Ties, Gloves,[-spen
ders, Under Shirts and Drawers, Best quality
English Half Hose. Over Alls, Over Shirts, Lin
en Handkerchiefs, Ladies Fine Morocco Trav
elling Bags. In fact everything usually found
in a First Class Gentleman's Furnishing Store.
My motto is good Goods at a fair price are
cheaper than poor goods at any price. All goods
sold at one price, no bantering nor teasing to
make an offer, but every one gets the aame
goods at the same price, which is the bottom
of the market. All old goods marked down to
the gold base, and will be sold regardless of
sacrifice. It you want good goods at a lair
price, go to EDDY'S, where you will find him
ready to show his goods and sell them too at
the lowest figure to correspond with Gold. Bear
in mind the place to bay good, well made, relia
ble Clothing is at R. W. EDDY'S, next door to
Powell A Co R. W. EDDY.
Towanda, Jan. 7, 1865.
CLOTHING ! CLOTHING !
BEADY MADE AND MADE TO ORDER.
J. M. COLLINS,
Ist door South of Codding A Russell's, has just
received trom New York a large and atractive
assortment of
NEW WINTER CLOTHING.
Our stock comprises every article worn by
men and boys,
PILOT AND BEAVER OVERCOATS, BEST
QUALITY BUSINESS SUITS OF ALL
STYLES. COATS, PANTS, VESTS,
SHIRTS, COLLARS, N'K TIES,
WRAP. ERS, DRAWERS Ac.
GENTS FURNISHING GOODS
Of every description.
Especial attention is called to our stock of
CI.OTHB, CASSIMERES AND VESTINGS
Whic we will make up to order on short notice,
A nice Une of Fancy Cassimers for Pants and
Coata. Latest style Hats and Caps. Gents Fur
Collars.
Cutting done to order on short notice.
Bear in mind if you wish to buy Clothing
CHEAP, and as good as represented, call at
Terms Cash. COLLINS'
Towanda, Dec. 7.1865.
NLOTHIN Q !
1866. FALL! 1860.
SOLOMON k SON,
The attention of the public is invited to the largfi
and attractive stock of Goods offering at
PEACE PRICES.
The stock consists of
OVER COATS, BUSINESS SUITS,
PANTS AND VESTS,
Of all grades, for men A boy's wear, a fine stock
HATS AND CAPS.
Also, in store for the trade, a complete stock of
GENT'S FURNISHING GOODS,
SUCH AS
PLAIN k FANCY CASS. SHIRTS,
LINEN AND MUSLIN SHIRTS,
SHIRTS AND DRAWERS,
LINEN COLLARS AND CUFFS,
PAPER COLLARS AND CUFFS,
SUSPENDERS, GLOVES,MITTENS,
SCARFS, TIES, &C., &C.
Call and examine our stock and prices. You will
find it to your interest to do so. We buy ex
clusively for cash, and with the advantage of
having a Buyer at all times in the market, we
feel confident to supply our friends and easte
rners at the lowest possible rates. Remember
tße place at SOLOMON A SON,
No. 2, Pattern's Block.
Towanda, Oct. 29.'66.
TRATTON'S Y E ASTCOM POUND
O is the best yeast ever sold. lam agent for
the manufacturer. For sale at wholesale or re -
tail. E. T. FOX.
SUGARS IN EVERY STYLE FOR
sale cheap, wholesale or retail, at FOX'S.
©RUGS ATTIR FFLEFCIRINCB.
J) K H. C. PORTER,
AT THE
OLD CASH DRUG STORE,
ESTABLISHED TWENTY YEARS,
Corner Main and Pine Streets, Towanda, Pa.
Having recently added largely to his Stock, a
fall and complete assortmcn , constituting an
extensive variety, embracing many articles used
in the Arts for mechanical purposes, carefully
selected with regard to the progressive wants of
the public, which will be kept constancy sup
pi ed with iresh purch ses. and offered on the
most reasonable terms at Wholesale or itetai 1.
consisting of
DRUGS, MEDICINES, CHEMICALS,
PAINTS, OILS, VARNISHES,
BENZINE AND TURPENTINE,
SASH, PAINT, VARNISH, WHITE WASH,
And all kinds of Brashes,
KEROSENE OR COAL OIL,
Alcohol and Burning Fluids,
I.AMPS, SHADES, WICKS, CHIMNEYS,
Sperm, Lard. Whale, Neats Foot,
TANNER'S AND MACHINE OILS,
Fancy and Toilet Articles in all their variety,
SPONGES, BRDSHES, SOAPS, COMBS,
Pomades, Hair Dyes, Perlumery,
POCKET BOOKS, PORT MONAIS,
Pocket Knives, Razors,
TOOTH, SKIN AND HAIR PREPARATIONS
PURE WINES AND LIQUORS,
For Medicinal use,
TOBACCO, SNUFF, PIPES AND CIGARS,
Garden, Field and Flour Seeds, Trusses, Sup
porters, Suspensories, Shoulder Braces,
Breast Pumps, Teething Rings, Nursing
Bottles, Nipples, Nipple Shells and
SI ields, Syringes, lied Pans, Self-
Sealing Fruit Jars, Thermometers,
Flavoring Extracts, Stone Jags, Glass
Ware, Bottles, Vials, Corks, Bath Brick,
and Stove Blacking, Fish Tackle. Ammuni
tion , Ac., Bo tanic, Eclectic and Homaep&th
ic Medicines, and all the Popular Patent
MEDICINES.
All articles warranted as represented. Per
sons at a distance can receive their orders by
stage or mail, which will receive prompt and
careful attention.
DR. PORTERS PREPARATIONS
FOR FAMILY USE,
Known as Safe, and / {(liable Remedies, ate war
ranted for what they are intended to give satis
faction, viz:
Dr. Porter's Pectoral Syrup, for coughs,
colds, lung complaints,fyc.o Oc&tl 00
Dr. Porter's Eclectic Pills, for bilious com
plaints and mild cathartic 25
Dr. Porter's Sanifer Syrup, for scrojuta
shin diseases, fyc 1 00
Dr. Porter's Uterine Tome, fur female weak
ness, fyc 1 00
Dr. Porters Tonic Elixir for strengthening
the system, 1 00
Dr. Porter's Tansy Schnapps, for liver and
kidney complaints 1 00
Dr. Porter's Comp. Syr. Hypophosphites,
for nervous debility 1 00
Dr Porter's Blackberry Balsam, for diar
rlitea, &c 35
Dr. Porter's Family Embrocation Jui sprains
bruises, fyc 35
D. Porter's Peotoiu 1 Wafers, for hoarse
nest, tore throat, fyc 25
Dr. Porter's Worm Wafers, for expelling
worms 25
Dr. Porter's Worm Syrup, for extermina
ting win ms 35
Dr. Porter's Infant Relief, fur crying babies
colic, fyc 25
Dr. Porter's Cephalic SnuiT, for catarrh
headache 25
Dr. Porter's Toothache Drops, for tooth
ache 25
Dr. Porter's Tooth Powder, for preserving
teeth 25
Dr. Porter's Tricoseue, for dressing and on
growing the hair 50
Dr. Porter's Tricophile,ior beautifying the
hair 60
Dr. Porter's Odoriferous Shampoo,for clean
ing the hair 50
Dr. Porter's Milk ot Flowers, for beautify.
ing the complexion 50
Dr. Porter's Pile O'ntment. for externa!
piles 1 00
Dr. Porter's French Compound, tor scald
ing urine I 00
Dr. Porter's Medicated Figs, for habitual
constipation I 00
Dr. Porter's Healing Salve, for cuts.wonnds
Ac 15
Dr. Porter's Lip Salve, for chapped lip ■.... 25
Dr. Porter's Eye Salve, for inflamed eyes.. 25
Dr. Porter's Eye Water, for inflamed eyes.. 25
Dr. Porter's Corn and Wart Remover, for
corns and bunions 25
Dr. Porte.'s Constipaiion Pills, tor costive
ness 2
Dr. Porter's Iron Pills, for poor blood .... 25
Dr. Porter'B Citrate Magnesia, for a pleas
ant catharric 50
Dr. Porter's Liquid Rennet, lor making nu
tritious diet for invalids 25
Dr. Porter's Extract Vanilla, tor flavoring
ice cream, Ac 40
Dr. Porter's Extract Lemon, for flavoring
ice cream—large bottles 40
Dr. Porter's Oriental Cement, 10. mcudkig
broken glass, Ac 25
Dr. Porter's Liquid Giue, lor repairing
wood work 25
Dr. Porter's Cleansing Fluid,for easy wash
ing 50
Dr. Porter's Bed Bag Poisoa, tor killing
bags 50
Dr. Porter's Fly Poison Paper, for killing
flies 05
Dr. Porter's Rat and Mice Poison, tor ex
terminating rats 25
Dr. Porter's Benzine, for removing spots
from clothes 25
Dr. Porter's Black Ink, in pint bottles 25
in bulk by the gallon 1 00
Dr. Porter's Horse and Cattle Powder, for
diseases of animals 30
Dr. Porter's Horse and Cattle Lotion, for
sprains, galls, Ac 50
Dr. Porter's Ring-Bone and Spavin Cure,
for lame horses 50
Medical advice given gratuitously at the office,
charging only for medicine.
fear Thankful for past liberal patron i ; :>,would
respect!u ly 'announce to his Irien ; and 11 e
public, that no pains shall l,e spared to satisfy,
and merit the continuation of i heir confidence
and patronage.
H. C. PORTER, M. D.
Dec. 18,1866. —yr.
HEALTH IS THE GREAT NEED
OF THE AGE.
A NEW SYSTEM OF THE HEALING ART.
N. J. COGSWELL, M. I).,
HYGIENIC PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON,
May be consulted in person or by letter, at
bis ic.-dence, East Spring Hill, Bradiord county-
Pa.
An intelligent community require a medical
doctrine grounded upon right reason, in har
mony with md avouched by the unerring laws
of Nature and of the vital organism, and au
thenticated by successful results. Hence we
solicit an examination of our system. Claiming
that all diseases can be successfully treated
with truiy Hygienic Agencies.
No Drug poisons will be given. As a graduate
of the only College in the world where health is
taught, we shall take especial pains to explain
to the patients thenaturc of the diserse. The
laws of lile and health, why it it is unnecessary
and dangerons to take drugs, and how to pre
serve health and long life. Will visit patients,
and give directions tor home treatment, when
desired.
East Springhill, May 1, '6G ly,p.
BOOK-BINDERY.— THE PUBLIC
is respectfully iuformed that the Book-
Bindery has been removed to the Argus Build
ing, 3d story, where will be done
BOOK- BIN DING!
In all its various branches, on terms as rea
sonable as "the times'"will allow. The Bind
ery will be under the charge ot
H. C. WHITAKER,
An experienced Binder, and all work will be
promptly done, in a style and manner which
cannot be excelled. Music, Magazines, News
papers, Old Books, Ac., bound in every variety
ot styie. Particular attention will be paid to
j the Ruling and Binding of
BLANK BOOKS,
To any desired pattern, which in quality and
durability wil be warranted.
All work will be ready for delivery when
promised.
The patronage of the public is solicited, and
perftc satisfaction gnarranteed.
Towanda. August 2, 1-66.—tf.
PHOTOGRAPH ALBUMS OF ALL
sizes and styles, at the NEWS ROOM.
IJARFCROCRE.
|_| A R D W A R E .
CODDING & RUSSELL
HAVK A
LARGE AND WELL SELECTED STOCK OF
tGOODS,
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 pat
terns is the
CELEBRATED AMERICAN.
This beautiful stove is unsurpassed for econo
my in iuel; is a perfect baker; is the best
COOK STOVE in the.market. Among their
heating Stoves may be found a great variety
suitable for every 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 bj experienced workmen. A very
fui assortment i f
IRON, NIAL3 AND STEEL,
At New York prices.
HQUSE AND CARRIAGE TRIMMINGS,
TOOLS FOR THE FARMER,
Tools for 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,
BELTINO, TABLE AND POCKET CUTLERY,
BRITTANNIA AND PLATEDWARE,
Rumps, Lead Ripe, Chain Rumps,
Water Ripen, Grindstones and- fixtures,
KEROSENE LANTERNS,
JOB WORK done with dispatch. Lamps re
paired. Fluid Lamps and Lanterns altered and
fitted to burn Kerosene.
Grain, Old Iron, Casting and Wrought' Scraps,
Copp'er, Bruss, Brittannia, Beeswax, Feathers
and Rags taken in exchange for goods.
Highest price in cash paid for Sheep Pelts
and Furs.
JSST OUR GOODS have been purchased on
the pay down system and will be sold for
READY PAY .
JOHN A. CODDING, 1 /-/,T\T,TVR.-, A_ R,,R,.
c. s. KU3SBLL. j CODDING & RUSSELL.
Towanda. March 10,1863.
MARSHALL BROTHERS k CO.,
DKALBKH IN
MAR D YV ARE !
TIN, COPPER, SHEET IRON, AND
HOUSE FURNISHING GOODS,
TOWANDA, PENN'A
Star i' one door south of the Rout Office.
R. T MARSHALL. W. K. MARSHALL. M. M. MKKCUII.
: jyjARSHALL BROTHERS A CO.,
j Wish to call the attention of the public to
i their new Stock of
HARDWARE,
FARMING IMPLIMENTS,
BLACK SMITHS' TOOLS,
and CARPENTERS' TOOLS.
| Also, a large assortment of
Window Glass, Hash, Paints, Oils,
Putty, Varnishes, and Paint
and Varnish Brushes
ot all kinds, which will be sold for the lowest
Cash price. Also, a hint assortment of
KEROSENE LAMPS
! of every style and pattern to suit the public.
Lamps repaired and changed from Oil and
Fluid 10 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 PKD I T JARS,
with improved self-sealing corks, and
jHERMETICALSEALINGCA N S,
j which is one of the best cans nsed.
. June 20, 1865.
.furniture.
JIURNITURE WARE-BOOMS!
JAMES MAKIXSON 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,
Ac., of every descriplioi which will be made
of the best materials, and in he -most workman
like manner.
I invite the inection of the public to myjwork,
which shall nc be surpssed in durability, at any
shop in the count-y. and my prices will be
found to be as low as the times will admit.
Ready-made Coffins constantly on hand or
: made to order. A good Hearse will be furnished
when desired.
Aug. 15, 1865.
| JXEW FURNITURE STORE !
Having rented the Furnitnre Ware-rooms form
erly occupied by F. N. Page, Athens, Pa.,
would now say to the patrons of the old Estab
lishment that I have a complete Stock of Goods,
just received, embracing everything in the
FURNITURE LINE.
: My goods arc new and well selected, and for
GOOD GOODS
| Will not be undersold by any. Call and ex
j amine my stock before purchasing. I retain
! the Workmen of the old establishment, and
MR, N. I. HART
I Will have charge of the business and Mannfact
i aring. la short we have the tinest Stock of
| Goods in our line west ot New York, consisting
of
Parlor Furniture,
Chaml>er-SeUs, Sofas, Bureaus, Marble-top
Centre Tables, Extension
and Liang Tables, Chairs, Bedsteads,
Mirrors, Picture Frames,
Photograph Ovals, Cord and Tassels,
Steel Engravings.
Oil Curtins, Toilet Stands, Work-Boxes,
Pictures, Ac.
COFFINS AND BURIAL CASKS.
Our Undertaker'* Department will at all
times be well supplied with everything in that
line. We hav# the
FINEST HEARSE
In this section, not evceptiug anything west
of New York, and will attend Funerals within
a circuit of Tieenly Mite*, on leasonable terms.
G. H. VOORiirs.
N. I. HAKT, Agent
Athens. Jan. 25. IStifi.—ly
JJ IW PLANING MILL
i The undersigned having built a large and com
j modious Mill in the Borough of Towanda, and
tilled it with the most modern and improved
I machinery, for the manufacture of
WINDOW SASH, A BLINDS,
I are prepared to fill orders, whether large or
j small, upon the shortest notice. We have
; also a large variety ot MOULDINGS, oi the
j latest style and pattern, which we can furnish
! much cheaper than they can be worked by
! hand.
PLANING,
TONGUEING,
GROVE IN G.
AND SCROLL
SAWING,
and all other work pertaining to Joinery, will
i be done to gait our customers,
j Persons building, and not living more than
twelve to fourteen miles distant, will find it
largely for their interest to buy of us, or bring
their lumber and worked by our machinery.
Bring your grist of Flooring, or other lumber,
and while your team is is feeding, have it
; ground out and take it home with you.
| We will pay CASH for PINE A HEMLOCK
LUMBER delivered at our lumber yard. Come
and see us, or if yon can't come, write.
L. B. EODGERS A CO.
Towanda. Feb, 1R64.
O HAVING AND TOILET SOAPS,
O lor sale cheap at the NEWS ROOM
fflisttllaneons.
BRANCH FOUNDRY
AND
MA C H'l N E SII OP , j
Situated on Pine, east of Main Street,
TOWANDA, BRADFORD CO, FA, j
Is now prepared to furnish
CIRCULAR SAW MILLS,
AND
SHINGLE MACHINES,
Ol the Lest quality with the latest improvc
ents. Ail kinds ot Machinery for Flouring and
Sw Mills.
STEAM ENGINES,
MADE k REPAIRED,
STEAM WHISTLES,
STEAM GAGUES, 4
GAUGE COCKS,
OIL CANS, AC,
Famished at short notice.
BOLT CUTTING,
Done from h to 14 inches in diameter.
FORGING
Ol heavy wrought work for Bridges, and all
other purposes, done to order. Also, a large
assortment of
COOKING k HEATING STOVES,
Coal and Wood Garners. Furniture for Cooking
Stoves, S'ove Pipe, Tin-Ware, Boat Pumps,
l'lows, Cultivators and Lcrapers, kept constant •
ly on hand.
DRAWINGS A SPECIFICATIONS
Of all kinds of machineiy lor mills and other
purposes prepared by
WARREN K. HILL,
Foreman, who has had large experience in this
branch of the business.
JOHN CARMAN.
Towanda, Oct. 29,1866. ly.
JJ LO OD A CO.,
Still Manufacture the best
II O R S E P O W E K S ,
Tbc Best
THRESHERS AND CLEANERS,
Also,
THRESHERS AND SEPARATORS,
FANNING MILLS, Ac., Ac., Ac.
All of which we furnish at the Lowest Prices.
CALL AND SEE, AT THE NEW SHOP.
Athens, Pa., Aug. 16,,1866. —tf.
r UTHE R' S MIL LS ,
BURLINGTON, PA
The proprietor, having rebuilt bis Flouring Mill
in Burington. and taken pains in selecting ar
ticles, and The most improved machinery, it is
now completed in order for all kinds of Flooring.
CUSTOM WORK DONE AT SHORT NOTICE.
with cheerful attendants, who will see to your
wants in good order and with general satisfac
tion.
33-Cash paid for Grain.
April 17. iKGfi. ROSWELI. LUTHER.
Q. U N S H O P !
GUNS, RIFLES AND PISTOLS.
J. V. GEIUBR, would respectfully iuform the
public that he has opened his
GUN SHOP
On the north side of the Public Square, near the
Court House, where may be found Doable and
Single Barreled Guns, Rifles, Revolvers, Pistols,
Cartridges, Ac .
Keys fitted to Doors, Trunks and Padlocks.
SB- Particular attention given to repairing,
and all work warranted.
J. V. GEIGER.
Towanda. Aug. 26,1866 6m.
DIANOS, AMERICAN ORGANS
A AND MELODIANS.
The undersigned most respectlully announces
to the citizens of Towanda and vicinity, that he
has purchased the Music business of G. T. COLE,
and will hereafter supply any oi the above arti
cles, together with
VIOLINS, GUITARS, ACCORDIAXS,
STRINGS. AC.,
on as good terms as they can be had elsewhere.
W. A. CHAMBERLAIN.
He is also Agent for the
CELEBRATED AMERICAN WATCH
and has always on hand, a good assortment of
Swiss Watches, with a general assortment of
JEWELRY AND FANCY GOODS,
Silver and Plated Ware of the BEST MANU
FACTURERS, which will be sold at nnusuaily
low figures. A large variety oi Clocks just re
ceived, among which may be Sound the Seth Tho
mas, which has no equal
REPAIRING AND JOBBING,
doue with neat icss and dispatch, and wxriaut
ed. To'those who can't see, we would say go 'o
Chamber lain's and get a pair oi glasses that wiii
make you see as well as ever. Don't forget the
shop, nearly opposite the Court House.
Dec. 1,1866. W. A. CH A d BERLAIN.
lUagons, Carriages. &c.
QARRIAGES, WAGONS,SLEIGHS
THE OLD ESTABLISHMENT STILL IN OPEH.
ATION
FELLOWS, CRANDALL A CO.,
Successors to Reynolds, Fellows A Co., are now
offering and are prepared to furnish on short
notice, Wagons Carriages and S.eighs, oi all
descriptions and of the latest and most appro
ved style, and of the best material at the old
stand opposite the Union House, in the cen
tral part ot Alba Borough, Bradford County,
Pa.
The public are assured that the reputation
the shop has acquired during the last six years
under the superintendence of J. H. Fellows, will
be more than maintained, as he will superin
tend the work as heretofore he having Jong been
and having had much experience as a Carriage
and Sleigh Buildet, wouid assure the public
that ao pains will be spared by the above firm
to make the establishment worthy of their pat
ronage. Thankful as one of the old firm for the
patronage thus tar extended, we hope to merit
a continuance of the same.
N. B.—We, the undersigned, being practical
mechanics, can manulacture and oiler to the
public at prices that will defy competition.
JAMES H. FELLOWS,
D. W. C. CRANDALL,
J. G. MEBITT
Alba Borough. April 1.5. 1886. ly.
TTNION CARRIAGE SHOP,
AT ALBA, PENN'A.
The undersigned respectfully informs the cit
izens ot Western Bradiord that he has commen
ced the Carriage and Wagon mauulacturiug busi.
ness, in all its varionsb ranches in Alba boro
in the shop north of the Union Hotel. His
foreman in the wood-shop will be N. M. REY
NOLDS. who is well .known to the people of
this vicinity, having been in the business ior the
last 16 years. He will manulacture to order, and
keep constantly 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 experienced
workmen, and great care will be taken in pro
earring the best timber, and the most substan
tial materials. He intends that the work turned
out at his shop for style, durability and cheap
ness, shall uot be excelled in the County. RE
PAIRING ot all kinds done with despatch, in a
subtantial manner on reasonable terms. Give
us a tail. JAMES Mt-INTYRE.
Alba, Bradford County. Pa., Feb. 20, 1866 ly
WAVEKLY CARRIAGE FAO
- 7 TORY— The undersigned d sire to call
the attention of,the citizens ol Bradford County
to onr
EXCELSIOR CARRIAGE MANUFACTORY.
Our establishment is so completely fitted up in
the department-of Woodwork, Ironing, Paint- 1
ing and Trimming, and so supplied with first
class workmen, as to eniiable us to furnish ail
kinds ol carriages in the best and most modern
style, and always warranted to be ot the best
material and workmanship. New work ot ev
ery kind kept constantly on hand, including
the best article ot Platform Spring Wagons to
be fuund in the country. Please call and exam
ine for yourselves.
Careful attention paid to ordered work, Job
bing and Repairing in each department,especial
ly Painting.
N. KINNEY A CO.
Waverly, N. Y., Nov. 12, 1866.—6 .
MITCHELL'S EXTRACTS. The
finest extracts tor flavoring in use. For
i sale wholesale and retail at FOX'S,
Insurance.
TO WAND A INSURANCE
AGENCY !
Policies i-.-Le<i.iAjaaesadjusted and promptly pMd
By H. B MEEAy, Agent. '
Ot the following well known and reliable C n,
panics. Office Montanye's Blot k
hK> 'Xate Amount of Capital, SIJ .iSi'i.dto
ADETKA INSURANCE COMPANY, T
Hartford, Conn., {
Capital $4,000//fio
XI AG AHA INSURANCE COMPANY, <
A'ete fork, j
Capital II .'Hn.tfti
NEW ENGLAND INSURANCE COMPANY, (
Hartjoid, Conn., (
Capital 1200 (too
WYOMING INBUNSUKANCE COMPANY. I
If tikes-Ban e, Pa.,\
Capital 1160,000
NOHTH AMERICAN TRANSIT INSURANCE 1
Co., (Accidental) >
Philadelphia, )
Capital!' 45W' 000
CONNECTICUT MUTUALLIFK INSCKANCE I
Co., Hartford, Conn.,)
Capital 110,000,000
Towanda, Feb. 20, IMS—tl
ART FORD LIVE STOCK INSU
RANCE COMPANY.
CAPITAL $600,000.
Cash assets Nov. 1, 1866 $166,206 63
Insores on all kinds of live stock, against
theft and death from any cause.
H. B. McKEAN,
Jan. 10,1867. .Agent.
Dec. sth, the Mare •' Lady Mace,'' owned by
Denni3 P. Flagg, of Boston, Mass., accidentally
received a kick from another horse, breaking
her left fore leg. above the knee, rendering it
necessary to kill her as an act of humanity, in
sured in the Hartford Live Stock Insurance C.itu
pany. Ixjss paid Dec. 6th 1867.
FIRE, LIFE, AND ACCIDENTAL
INSURANCE.
CAPITAL REPRESENTED OVEiI
SEVENTEEN MILLIOX DO 1.1. Alt*
C. S. RUSSELL, Agent,
FOR THE FOLLOWING NAMED RELIABLE COMI'ANY < :
GIRARD FIRE A MARINE INSURANCE 1
COMPANY Philadelphia, J
Capital and surplus over $250,000
HOMK INSURANCE COMPANY, I
Of A'< I r- York. (
Capital and surplu-. over $3,750X00
INSURANCE COME ANY OF NORTH i
AMERICA, Philadelphia. J
Capital and surplus, over $1,700,060
MANHATTAN INSURANCE COMPANY, I
Of iVeo- York . J
| Capital and surplus, over $81)0,0(10
J ENTERPRISE INSURANCE COMPANY, I
Of Philadelphia. )'
Capital and surplus, over $350,000
AKTIC INSURANCE COMPANY, J I
Of New- York. j
Capital and snrplns, over $750,000
j PUTNAM INSURANCE COMPANY, I
Of Hartford, Conn, J
! Capital and surplus, over $704,000
MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY, I
Of yew-York. f
j Capital and surplus,over $8,000,000
! TFAYELLKRS INSURANCE COMPANY, i
Of Hartford, Conn. j
j Capital and surplus, over $600,000
1 Risk* taken on all kinds of Propei ly . at as
! low ratesas by any other reliable Companies
33- Policies issued and Losses, il any ad
; justed at this Agency .thereby saving the trouble
| and expense ot going eisewheretfor settlement.
*3" Office at the Hardwhere Store oi Cod
! ding & Russell C. S. RUSSELL,
j Towanda, Feb. 7,1866. —tf
11HE INSURANCE COMPANY
OF NORTH AMERICA.
Office No. 242 Walnut Street, Philadelphia.
This Company are now prosecuting the bu i
ness ot Insurance from loss or damage by FIRE
; on Buildings, Merchandise. Furniture, Ac.,
i throughout the State o! Pennsylvania, on liber
.al terms,for long or short periods; or permanent
1 ly of Buildings, by a deposit of Premium.
! The prompt payment of claims for losses dur
ing the period ot nearly 70 years that the Com
pany has been in esistence. entitles them to the
confidence of the public.
DIRECTORS.—Arthur G. Coffin, Samuel W.
Jones, John A Brown, Charles Taylor, Ami ro-.e
White, Jno. R. Nefl, Richard D. Wood, Win.
Welsh, Wm.E. Bowen, James N. Dickson, S.
Morris Wain, John Mason, Geo. L. Harrison,
Francis R. Cope. Edward H. Trotter, Edward S.
Clarke, Wm. Cummings.
ARTHUR G. COFFIN, Pies nt
C. S. RUSSELL, Agent, Towanda.
FARMER S MUTUAL FIRE INSI
RANGE COMPANY
OF MIDDLE PENNSYLVANIA,
Office in Danville, Montour Connty, Penn't
Capital • . - $357,000 09
The Farmers Mutual Fire Insurance Company
of Midd'e Pennsylvania was incorporated by tbe
Pennsylvania Legislature, in the year 1859. r
the Mutual Insurance of Country property only.
and immediately thereafter commenced its op .
ations on that principle, which has been strict
ly adhered to since.
All losses have been promptly paid oat ol the
Premiums collected on application for insurance
without making any assessments.
The Insurance of Country proper v oniy.the
low rates charged for Insurance, and the prompt
payment of losses are deemed a sufficient recom
mendation of the Farmers .Mutual Fire lnsu.
ance Company of Middle Penns lvania, to a'i
owners oi sale class country property.
P. JOHNSON, Sec'y. WM. FULMER, Pros I.
C. M. MANVILLE.
March 5, '66. Agent, Towanda, Pa.
{Jotogvapljfjs.
A GOOD THING MAY BE SEEN
AT
WOOD A HARDING'S GALLERY OF ART,
TOWANDA, BRADFORD COUNTY, I - A.
We take pleasure in infoi ming our old friends
and the public, that we have procured one of the
best large Solar Cameras now in use, and are
prepared to furnish to all onr patrons, better
PHOTOGRAPHS, from miniatuTe to Ufa size,
than ever offered in this count .at very low pri
ces. We are still making the neat GEM FEP.RO
TYPES, mounted on cards, as well as all kinds
of CASE PICTURES, such as
MELAHIOTYPES and AMBROTYPFv.
We are also making beautiful
CARD PHOTOGRAPHS,
oi all the best styles and having secured the
best, and plenty of help, we can insure sittings
to ail that may lavor us with their patronage.
We shall in tnlure give onr strict attention to ah
sittings, in order to secure the most favorable
positions, and as littl inconvenience as possi
ble to our customers. Ia regard to
COPYING,
our present facilities enable us to make on short
notice, the most artistic pictures lrom very poor
DAGUERROTYPE3, MELANIOTYPES.
OR AMBROTYPES,
the increasing demand for that kind of work has
lead us to give our attention particularly to that
branch of the business.
We are making large additions to onr stork
of
GILT, ROSEWOOD AND WALNUT FRAMRS.
GEO. H. WOOD. DEL. HARDING.
Dec. 10, 1866.
GROCERIES AND PROVISIONS
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL,
JOHN MERIDETH,
Main st., first door south of Rail Road House.
Towanda, has just received large addition t.
his stock ol
GROCERIES AND PROVISIONS
Which will be sold at wholesale and retail, at
the very lowest rates.
RYE FLOUR, WHEAT FLOUR.
KEROSENE Oil,,
At Wholesale.
Fanner's Produce of all kinds, bought and sold.
The public attention is respectfully invit
ed to my stock which will be found to t<•
Fresh, bought at low prices and will be sold at
correspondingly low rales.
TOWBIIII I . fiily 17,-MM.
MUSIC, OK ANY OTHER AR
TICLE in our line, ordered at short notice
by calling at the NEWS ROOM.
OCKET CUTTLERY LOWER
than at any other establishment in town,
art he NEWS ROOM