-Eit(it• - tvOlnni.ittlierfto 4E•SUPPLEMENT. Towsuida, 12 4:Dverniser 25th, 1879. DAISY'S LETTER. . - .4 013:HISTMAS Day, just:after dinner] 0 -„ eighteen hundred • seVenty-nine,. • Dear old Santa! Papa says 'that maybe if I droP - a line . I To you down in Santa Inns Land you will get it safe and 'sound,. And perhaps you'd bring a n answer when you fetch the presents round, c We are perfectly discouraged—little Paul Prink and me, We'er just as pour! What we shall do for New Yew's I don't see. Where we Use to have whole dollars we have hard work coaxing dimes, It's Hard Times, Papa tells us. Now, Santa, what's Hard Times? - One day when we were asking what he hop ed old S.snta'd bring, He kissed us three times round.and then he sighed like anything (Little Prink was on his shoulder where she . *always !`Christmas won't bring much to Papa; I'm afraid, except . Hard Timm" Now we want a lot_ of money, because—why, just becaus e The shops are beautiful—you've no idea, San , to Claus ! We've specked and specked about it, just as sweet as peppermint, But it aint a bit of use; they don't know how . to take a hint. Sd, Santa, when we're sleeping, and you'rp ereeping,all about, ,d„ Remember: put Pa's presents in, but leave the Bard Times out. Ple:ise to excuse this letter (our first with • pen and ink), And keep a lot and lots of love for me and Paul and Prink. THE REWARD.'" ti ED HART was a bright, happy t,Z3!P boy twelye years old. His father - died when he was a little fel low ; and his mother worked very hard to earn money to support him and a younger siker. Ned loved his mother dearly, and as' he grew older he said to himself one day : lam going to work. I am old enough to earn my board, if I can't get anything more. He started out to look for work, and stopped first at one_ house and then another, but no one wanted a boy. Ned felt tired at last, and sitting; down to rest, he took a school book' from his pocket, and began to study his lesson. " I must keep along with my class, work or no work," said he Ned \had not sat there long when a boy, about his own age, rode past on a glossy, black horse. " Oh s " thought Ned, "if I could only.haye a. Morse like that!" then he laughed, saying , " What could I do with a horse when I can't feed myself?" Just then., a poor old man came hobbling along and called, asking the boy on the hbrse to carry his pack ; but the boy only looked at the old man, and without saying a word made the horse gallop, and they were scpn out of sight. Ned jumped up and held out his hand, saying " Give me your pack, uncle," lam going your way and•can carry it just as well as not. If that is the way rich boys act, I am glad that I was born poor !" " Who are you, my boy .7" said the old man. Ned told his story as they walked side by side; and when they parted the old man said : You are a good boy, and .you will see I never'forget a kindness:" Next morning when Ned looked out of the window he saw the same black` bOrse - saddled and bridled, hitched Id their fence. He ran out and found a' piece of paper. fastened to the' bridle onn - which were these vords: - . - For Ned Hart.a-kind boy." Ned rushed backto tell his moth er; and through the day the story went all over town, how the rich old bachelor, Mr. Allis, had been out in disguise to find• a boy worthy to adopt as his son and heir ; and how his own nephew had refused to help the old • man, and had been sent home and Ned had been taken in his place! Ned became a rich man, and.riev er forgot what the poor suffer, and was always kind to them. Blackie, the horse, still lives, and has the best of care now in his old age. LADY who has" been spending the enamor at Lake Chautauqua, says 'that on one of the steamers that passed Fair Point at the time when the great Sabbath School Convention was in progress were three women rather gaudily dressed, and ' wearing dianiends enough to indicate that they had plenty of money. Their con _ versation was carried on in a loud voice, and attracted considerable attention. In fronts of Fair Point stands a statue. of Faith. "See that piece of st..atoowary !" said number one. "I wonder who it is? It must be Jupiter." "No 1 ." said num ber two; "it :looks more like Venus." ".Well,' said number three, "anyway, it's one of those people in the Bible !" Troy Times, Written for the A CHRISTMAS TREE WHICH GREW IN THE ICE. A true Story.- BY JOHN 8. ItEBBB. i i rl!4ll=T h e e lti 14 1 1 •Of many a girl and boy, - - • All shouting, "MERRY Cnntwritas I" , While quick their hearts are heating.' But While their cheeks are glowing, • ~ And this glad Christmas Day - Makes feel blithe and gay, i Because With countlesi blessings - Our lives are .overflowing, ' • .1, „Let me in fancy take you _ . Far from your homes so deer, Up through, the North-Land drear, Out on the icy ocean, - - Where hope might well forsake OM. The realm of desolation, Circling the frozen pole; - : - • Whose dread appals thowtLl; • • Its vastness terrifying • . • The dazed. imagination. • - Yet, to those Arctic regions, Brave men will sail their ships, Spite of the long eclipse, The months oecold and darkness, Dangers that come in legions. • There are deep secrets hidden . • Which they would fain unveil; - Therefore it is they sail Into that realm. mYsterions, Venture there, all unbidden! Dzmnista l bleak and dreary! Only six years hp, Amid the ice and snow Which bind the raging ocean, . Surging, and never weary, Ahem lay a gallant vessel in Fast the fields of ice, lleld in a mighty vise, No power to make resistance, • To struggle or to wrestle! Through months, so slowly dragging, Monotonous and long, .' Upheld by cheer and song, . The crew had borne their hardships, • Their courage hardly flagging. But now, the hopeless waiting, The long-delayed return, The danger near and stern, The terrible home-longing, Not for an hour abating! -; . The cold, intrwr grouting, The dar yet more deep, • The cold chill that would creep, - O'er all.the frame, congealing The springs which keep life going! . Strong men grew weak and sta ggered, And soon, 'twas plain, grim DEATH # Would freeze the sluggish breath Of many grown lethargic, All ghostly, pale and haggard. The vessels wise physician Anxious and mournful grew, Seeing the fading crew,— When, as by inspiration, . Brooding o'er their condition, A cure for their depression, He saw,—not powder, pill, Something more potent still,— Strong to turn track Death's ghastly And threatening procession. His secret plan revealing . But to a chosen few, He told them what to do, That they might make. all ready,— Their work till then concealing. These, while the rest were moping, Nor heeded; in the ice Wrought out the queer device, Wrought without torch or candle, `..ln wintry darkness groping. And Christmas — Eve, at seven, • The officers and men Were called to meet,—and then, Except to those who planned it I A grand surprise was given ! Over the ship-side going, The doctor led them all • Into a crtstal hall . f Within an my-palace, With gem-like glory glowing! A titore with cheerful blazing, Consumed the crackling wood, Gave presages of good, • . :Ind made them light and hopeful And lo! .a sight amazing•! A ClintsrmAs TREE was standing, The strangest one of All I - A bare pole, straight and tall, • And stakes from holes bored , in it, On every side expanding. And on the boughs, resplendent, The Christmas candles shone ; Nor were there lights alone,— rom the impromptu branches Q . eer Christmas gifts were pendent. Tobacco, chocolate, sausage! While tables round the tree, Filled full as full Could be, Greeted the wondering sailors Who entered through the passage. O how the thoughts cane rushing, Of hen Christmas joys, When they were happy boys! Memories...well nigh forgotten From pent-up hearts out gushing. Then, 0 the hearty cheering! The tears of pleasure then Shed by those full-grown men, • Weeping like little children, • Their s.adm.. disappearing; The Captain took his station, Made tolhe brightened crew A speech which plaudits drew; And then were presents given, Increasing.the elation. • . The scene turned gloom to langhter,, And hearts were light once more; When Christmas Day was o'er, All waited with fresh`courage, Whatever might Eome 'after. • Spring came at last, releasing • . The ship from icy. bands; -1 And then with willing hands They raised the sails, and homeward I Sped on, their joy increasing. - Since then, with happy singing, Those men; on Christmas Day, Think of when, far away, Its cheer their souls uplifted t Light, in their darkness, bringing. Then may this little story - Make ns prize Christmas more, , And gratefully think der • The many blessings given , By CitiusT, the Lord of Glory. Cliristmti4, 1879. BUSINESS LOCAL tar (hand. Holiday Stock at 'the 99c ar UNDERWEAR of all kinds, bot-, IGlrFaney Goods, To Games, Dolls, ABC Illocksolic.499eakara -1 , Jewelry, Silvecwire ti Toilet Bed Chlaapapsaaa amens, 804 at ailaStare.o IPA compl4e Diciionary for 66 onto and ponar books tot 76 cents, at them Gat 1ii...13ur goods are FEW and of the BIST QUALITY. VOllOlll4 gar Try our New JAP. TEA. Best In tows. Mount k irouturr. .L.:: tirproirbdons cif ail k!udii, of the quality; at. ' • Dietz* k Lam' Choice TEAS and ) COFFEE a, specialty at • Ditcaza • Volscistri. I ir.. CABS PAID FOR PRODITCE at Oct. 30. • Dsciss * Votourrs. lir The Not 'store is headquarters for csocusity,eLtasrutf.:zirsiindwat. llxtoses, best goods awl lowest *ma. ror a good; t darable and neat•Stting SHOE, call at P. J. BUM'S. opposite Heelers Hotel. • Nov. 274 f. -yr PRICES. W4Y DOWN on Gents' line and Coarse Boots at BLUM'S, opposite Bee tergliotal. . Cons= has the best wearing Shoes foi hfett,'Boyi and Youths' wear, ewer offered 1p Towanda, and at prices within the reach of all. VIP L. B. Rowans challenges comps. Mimi for quality of goodi and low prices on gash; Doors, Blinds and MO!dial, it, and al building ma. lariat. L Ems' The Largest; Best and Cheapest line of 'Sties for Ladies', Misses , and Childreits• wear is felted at Consitit's new store; corner Main and Plno-ate., Tracy . & Nobles Block, april'76 ser. ''or fine Millinery, first class Hair Goods, ;ah Canvass, Gold and Silver tinted bare Board, and Children's Sailor Rats, caU on kr*. M. A. Fletcher, No. 4, Bridge Street. Bleaching and sewing over arspecialty. . Vir OYSTERS ! OYSTERS!--T. R. JORDAN'S Market, Towanda, Pa.., is in daily is. celpt of the choicest oysters to be obtained; which are furnished at wholesale to smatter dealers, an& for party and donation oecailons. The pstrooate of the public is solicited andeatisfactkoi gnansts. ted. _ . car BAT, STRAW AND STALE CUTTERS. —A fall line of FODDER CUTTERS. for band and power, from WO to 130. The best'-kinds In use and very cheap: Also, CORN I SHELLERS and ROOT CUTTERS. , R. M. Wisit.sw, DOn.ll. \ Towanda, Perm's. le' Nov iir was PAwry.,- 7 -Tbere will • be a New Years - Party at the Bartlett Roan, Wy. racking. re., on WEDNESDAY EVENING, DECEMBER MT, ISM MaMc 'by MCDoIf*LD .VHrizes 611 toad: BM, $1.50. • Dec. 11.' -BARTLETT Babe., Prop're. I#Messrs. A. J. IN - 7..0Es & Co.,,Bing bamton, N. T.Gentlemen—l found so irtnitt re. lief from using the sample bottle of Eir a Cream Balm, for Catarrh, that I purchased three bottles of lazgeslze, Wh:ch has almost cured mei' I had Suffered from Catarrh. for ten years ; at Bines the pain would be so bad that I Waeob ll gedit4 stay In the house and Bead for a doctor, I had entirely Suet; all sense of emelt The Cream Maim has worked a miracle for me. I stall persevete in its use, for I am convinced It wilt effect a care. C. 8. HALEY, Binghamton, N. Y. Untruly - Dar By universal accord AYER'S CA TRAITIC rit.l.s . are the best of all purgatives for family use. They are the product of long, Labatt. ous and successful chemical invelitigation, and their use, by Physicians in their . practice, and by all civilised • watlons, proves them the best ;and meat effectual purgative Pill that medical skill can devise. Being purely 'vegetable. no harm can arise from their we.' In intrinsic value and curative powers no other pills can be compared with them, and' every person, knowing their virtues, will em ploy them, when needed. They keep the system In perfect order, and maintain in healthy sena the whole mathinery of life. Mild, searching and ef fectual, they are specially adapted to the needs of the digestive apparatus, eerangements of -which they prevent and cure, It timely taken. They are the beat and safest phoeic to °lupin for children and weakened constitutions, where a mild, tout effeetual, cathartic is required. SOLD BY ALL DllllOO HITS. VITIMPORTAN7 TO SCHOOL Dl litetaitS AND Tig-PAYERS.the foliowing decision of the. Superintendent of Public Inatrue• Don Is of great importance to tax-payers u well u directpreoe vioistion of the law.upon the aebjeet win deprive Clistrlots of the btate appropriation, and subject directors tO suers imagines. • DBPAIIPIIIBIIT Of PUBLIC IBIITRUCTION, . • HARatstuao, &a., Dee. 1..10L Theta is bat one time In the year when directors' can adopt a new series of text beaks for the schools ender their charge, or change old ones.'snd that is between, the time' of • electing timelier* and the opening of the schools... Section 43, Act of May I, 1854.- says t "That immediately niter the anneal election of teachers in each school district of .the State, end before the opening ot the,schoolii for the ensuing term, there shall be emeeting of the dire°. tors or controller and teachers of each district; st which Meeting the director or controllers shall decide oval's series of school. books, In, the differ ent branches, to . be taught daring the ensuing school year; which books, and no other, shall be used In the schools ofthe district during raid period.". Bach b the law;, with tide exceptions that books' cannot now be changed more frequently than once in thcee years. J. P..wwicErtsfum, 18.w2. .- Superintendent Public 'lnstruction. Motets. • TEE CENTRAL HOTEL, enl4l 7 e l t Tgit. of ll* above hotel, reispeeunny odic* tire o g f i ni:dil friends and the Tele . .s . EAGLE HOTEL, - , . , (6017 TEL uus rITSLIO 6QII ) • This well-known house his been thomestily rah aerated and repaired throughout; and the proprie tor La now prepared to otter drat-elan aeeetamodb liens to the pubile, 'on the twat reasonable tore n; E. A. JENNINGS. Tower:lda, Pa, May - HENRY HOUSE, • - • : ( or rut ZIIROPILLIC PLAN.) • CORNER MAIN 1 WARRINGTON STREETS TOTiANDA, ' ideals at all hours. Terms to salt the times. Large stable attached. • WU. HENRY, Paoratstos. Towanda, July 3, - . • IMEEM ==MEI ~~~_ GREAT 11A9MAINSI J. DOZTI4O.R, 4118,0 . 1f4T TAYLOR, opposite Twit, TOWANDA, PA. FANCY BIIITINGS PANTALOONS. GOODS JUST ABRIVED. title Ohetrid • MITIOBI Woo/ biagonals t t • = and Raids, prlzapArigafh, In great •arleq, made to order, at the VERY LOWEST PRICE. LACIEL lIATALABSZ CLOAEINOS, 9INTS 111M2TIWIXG GOODS. si ieduae -peteis" Windsor Scarfs; Silk Handkerchiefs, Colored , Hose, SusPende4 Underclothing, Prom 116 to 52 In Else. orrAn lovottlou of our stuck will marine . e the eleetteetldloes. • J. DOUTRICH, Main Street, Towanda. Pa. Dated Oct: 24,. ISM • : 11911. Vtarfkis. MEAT MEET.. Ls D. RUNDELL, . ' Would nispsettallyarmouneetbat he Is eontlaulat the Market business at the old stand of Nallock a Standen, and will at all times keep a full supply of FRESH migalgelfrr"7 / 7 11 r , ... ..OYSTBR*I3 Constantly oh band. Country dealers supplied at city fates. FRESH, & SALT MEATS, GARDEN VEGETABLES, FAULTS, .&o. - ‘-• • : • 1_„ Er; All Goode delivered Tree of Cbarie. • E. D. !LUNDELL. Toinuida, Pa. •Novt. 2!.1879. • MARKET. • ROSECRA,NSE & BREWER, . - • • announce to the people of Towanda and vicinity thatthey are now prepared to furnish • FRESH AND SALT MEATS, POULTRY, PIER, OYSTERS, • . and Yegetables to their season, at the most realms able rates. Everything purettiked otu delivered promptly tree of charge. . • Sir Our location, ONE DOOR NORTII OP SCOTT'S BAKERY, Is convenient for We buy the hist stock:end este groat pane to keep everything in the best order. °lrene - ROSECULaNBR a BREWER.. . Towels* Dec. 5,1676. AIEAT MARKET! - 'MYER lk DzVOE , • . . Located in , ..• . - STJ.DLEIIIANIt BLOCS:, • ' keepaltaad, FRESH SALT 'MEATS, . •, - :DRIED BEEF, FISH, POULTRY, GABDEE VEGETABLES AND =RAMS • THEIRSEASON, to. • sir All goods delivered free of ebarge. MYER t DAVOZ. Towanda, Pa., May U 1879. '~tsn~s. LIST OF LEGAL BLANKS Printed and kept on sale at the Ilaironswit OrPica at wholesale or retail. Deed. Bond. Treasurer's Bond. ' • • Collector% Bond. - Lease. Complaint. ' Commitments. Warrant. ' Constabte's Retina. Artlcleser Agreetrient.2 Wm. - Doted on Attachment. . r . - Coestable's Bates. ' • , • ; Petition for Lleenee. Bond tee Lanus. Nota Judgement: Note lodgement Beal. Note Jogement per cent. added. Town order Bea. School order Book. - Summon& • . 6300 A . lloBiTit gcuinumteed. a day at bops biado by fluslndwafaas: ttat not required ;.we IMO start you. Yen. woupm. boys and girt, make money taster at work for us than at anything else. The work Is light and pleasant, and such as anyone can go rlghtat. Those ',bears wise who see this notice will send us tbetr addresses lames and see for themselves. Costly Outfit and terms tree. - Now Is the time. Those already at work ars laying up lareamnsot money. Address TRUZ A CO., Augusta, ]ayes. r tigi MUM MMfffatE STORE., TWO STORES IN ONEI • Having doubled yes toetliffee t i. year* mar. Etwo noteti we are petered to offer yoe • Met Ulm ever bollom and at Mooed FITE:NU:UWE CHEAP OPSECOATINGI4 CHEAPEST.. At the seam time we keep nil the standard of our •' • • •i. • ; • UNDERTAKING, We suareatee satiatartlim. We are prepared to do saythlo in that line on abort aottee;,aad are de. teraslnedtopleaae. Towanda. May 10, irn. fvocerla ensb-Wrostsions. k • GROCERIES, PROVISIONS,. HAVE REMOVED CORNER OF MAIN Ar.PIN Eas. (The old stand of Fox, Stevens & Mercer.) They Invite attention to their eomplete enactment and very large stock at Choice New Goods, which they have always on hand. ESPECIAL 4TT7NTION GIVEN TO - THE • I'EODUCE TRADE,. . Y. J. LONG. - GZO. wrzyzNi. Towanda. APt 1 NM. FROAT , B-,BQNS' FIT-itNITdREI We are now prepared for the SPRING MAIM with a full line or NEW AND DESIEAI3LE GOODS OP 111 . 11, • LATEST STYLES AND LOWEST -PRIDES . • which we Invite the public' ea 'led examine. PARLOR SUITS IN RAW SILK, 4 ' TERRIS,PLUSH AND • .lIAIROLOTHI. very large, asel star prices as law as the lowest. CHAMBER, ~SPITS. .. IN ASH, WALNUT AND SOFT WOOD, ; *bleb we are saps; at alieTt low Was. A fall . line of SPRING BEDS, MATTRASSES UNDERTAKING. Toil& depute:Unit we idiraye have thelemtgooda In the market, and are continually adding with Xll the LATEST IMPROVEMENTS, 7Mlecomprimaritheikme#. ".. "I. J.O. FROST'S SONS', .7.ar"48APtu..1,1r.•• :- • Wf an rtlto= Of all kinds as EMI OHEAPkft Than the WI (Ova dirIvIATT), Call iuid see forvyou'iself N. P. micKs. General Dealers in And COUNTRY PRODU4, TO THEIR NEW STORE, And Cash paid for desirable kinds. awaiting. WHOLEsil.r. AND aZTAIL Ourasoortmeat of We nsn•s Maine et AND PILLOWS. "ItiVi STYLE'S , ' • - MI ODD. *OGLE VAUD - 1; - 0TML IN OPERATJON. 11Ro sidsraldial bartairensaan ItA tt- RLI YARD 41i ale Ws ROMS NoC tea ABZ, Masao lateen tea patina test trathe atipt!pal aspartame Elsa be Y priparal to do an woes at watt* Um Maar .„ • MONIIMEN443, - HEAD' STollEfil l AULNTLICII and - - SHELVES , 11 to thiCvoiTioit .ann sad at Minot Mu. Petiotis n asitiiing to the Idattlo Ilse axe • ytted to dal aadmsfaa trotit t iod Imo wale , • JAMES ~IicCIABZ. Towanda. Pc, Noir: 14.11170.' ;As*mm INSURANCE! C. S. RUSSELL, hold, TowANDA, PA. FIRE, LIFE, AND • ACCIDENT POLICIES . Issued imitate tricot ressaiablio Now buf reliabk) e?isspasia •m#rlre.nUd. Lanes aillisted and paid here: , . . • Towanda, Nor. FIRE MMATION Of Philadelphia. ortGA,lniEDsicrriaissu 4AprrAL. • • 5500,000.00 *terra nearly- ',I. 114,000,000.iX1 Tide dumb!ion continues to dame turn Lou and Damage by Fire, Itutidinire„ Household Fur- Miura, and - Merchandise sencrally. - . WM.; S: VINEKI-Agent. *Mgt street, 'lrwaada; Pa glabivage., HAEDWARE , : , . " ~• . _ . , . - - AT ORHATtY _ R E D 110 E D P Itl O,E St . -- ' - tr.V. JUNE; A.0 . 0r, i Ts now OPinlinra large tnd general assortment o Hardware. Callum,* eibwes,. Nails. Iron. 'Muss Paints, Oils, Varnishes, Tinware, House Furnish -04 Oeuds; tite.,; parnbased for east and offered for sale at Harpies to those who pw,easis for goods. . RANGES and. Cooking Stoves, tor Coal and Wood, at low prices, at JllNiti3, T"Gossip, the best. :lowtsrieed stove for offices end champen ever nada. at - • -(,'•-•31INIV8. FOR Horse-Shoes and Horse-Shoe Nails, rot* . • JIINEV. LARGE stock of :Bar, Squire, Bound, Half... Bound, °via, italtOval. -Band, aannddHoopiron,at • jONEV. FP lo ß to Paints, Ctila ! L and" Vnirgraitat ANTERNS--a great variety at low prices, at - , JUNE'S. OCBS, Latchel, and Bolts, every 1.,4 auk and kind, at JUMPS. CAST-wd : ToeVorks - (SteD4t 43 DISSTMPS Cebrated Bawe, at ~.r A ,LE and Pocket Catlcrithigs HOUSE Furnishing Goods, at NAILS and Spikes, all sizes, at ' ORWAY and Sweed's Iron at JUNK'S. ECHANICS will find ; a good u- J,NJ, aorta:Lent of .Tools at ' • JUNE* LARSIE.stock of. Philadelphia Bassists sod Tue Bolts, st JUNE'S. WIRE Cloth Eat OWDER I Shot and Caps, !brisk . ' . JUNY.B. BLASTING . rowapt., at P liF i, l3 at: ° : lll- ;" 4 " 1: .9utritt. pi1itt1!,3 64 0 : 14:0 and razigd WINDOW GLASS; from 7z9 to TT 242.21.14 ' ' anima. CREWS and Tacks, direct: from nianutaettuers.- for Ade .eitsaleente and remit. at, reduced pekes, se JUNKS. A24llBLainp eads*, elis eve variety. St • 11 4* 1 °r every . . L S : •.. : • ' 1 - JUNE'S. TeHEI:4IIO - phie and New JeWe'l„llk .most pntectisationssinental heath* alms wed, at JUN ROPE,, Sash, Cord, Twine ^ arid 'Wick, in sins, e - =I JTINWS JIINZIL