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Tho Bloomflold Times
Suicide On Thursday last, a man nam- fltaf A Vermont paper tells this story : I
cd W. II. Blohr, who, for tlio past winter About thirty-five years ago John Clourli
2Wrt(, March J.f, 1S70.
LOCAL 1) K J 'A It T M B X T.
t ' " "
OUR TERMS
Are One Dollar a Year in Advance !
Persons who receive a paper with this article
marked, may know that they should renew their
subscrjptioii. it they wish to continue to receive
Tint Time.
CORRESPONDENTS will please bear I n
mind thai letters received later than Saturday eve
ning, or the dow n mail on Monday morning liavu
lo lay over until the following week.
Sale bills, or any kind of job printing
done promptly at this olliee.
Xl'hc Hotel buildings at the Warm Springs,
jn Spring township, are expected to be re
built the coming season, by Mr. Abraham
Bower.
X
sllisrh Priced Pork. At a sale near Loys-
ville last week, a sow with eleven pigs,
brought the extreme price of ninety dollars.
Isn't that a hogish price?
lVc lcaru that Mr. Wm. Snyder, of El
liottsburg, has exchanged his land for a
"Wholesale Liquor Store in llarrisburg. We
would call that a bad trade.
Messrs. Geo. P. Howell & Co., Advertis
ing Agents, No. 40 Park How, New York,
are authorized to receive adverttsonients for
this paper at our lowest rates.
James Gray, of Elliottsburg, proposes to
remove to llarrisburg, to keep a hotel. If
he goes, his brother Thomas will keep the
hotel now kept by James, at the former
jilacc.
A. whisky distiller charged with defraud
ing tho Government, has put in tho plea of
iusanity. Is any man who spends his time
iu making stuff of that kind, or his money
for it as a beverage entirely sane ?
has been boarding in tho family of Jos.
Dukes, at Shermansdalc, in this county,
committed suicide in tho storo of W. II.
Lauscr, nt llarrisburg. About a week
sineo Blohr went to Bridgeport, whero ho
has since been stopping. From there ho
wrote a very desponding letter back to his
friends at Shermansdalc, biddding them
farewell, saying ho should not see them
again. Early on Thursday morning ho
went to tho different hardware stores in
llarrisburg, cxaming pistols, and finally se
lected one at Mr. Lawser's, which ho re
quested him to load. This he did and turn
ed to get a holster in accordance with
Blohr s request, when ho heard the re
port of the pistol, and turning around found
that tho man had shot himself, by placing
the niuzzlo of tho pistol in his mouth. Au
inquest was held, and a verdict was render
ed in accordance with tho above facts.
Mr. Dukes upon receiving notice of the
affair, removed the remains of the deceased.
If you have a discharge from the nose, of
fensive or otherwise, partial loss of the
sense of smell, taste or hearing, eyes water
ing or weak, feel dull and stupid or debili
tated, pain or pressure in tho head, take
cold easily, you may rest assured that you
have the Catarrh. Thousands annually,
without manifesting half of tho above
symptoms, terminate in consumption and
end in tho grave. No disease is so com
mon, more deceptive or less understood by
physicians. K. V. Pierce, M. D., of Buffa
lo, N. Y., is proprietor of Dr. Sage's Ca
tarrh llemedy a Perset Specific for Ca
tarrh, "cold in the head," or catarrhal
headache, which he sends to any address,
post paid, for sixty cents, or four pack
ages for $2. Sold by most druggists cv-eywhere.
and Fanny Gillctt were married, and
afterward lived for several years in Nor
wich. Five years after, Clough disap
peared, and it was shortly afterwards re
ported that he had died in Massachu
setts. Mrs. Clough was married by and
by to Nahala Davis, and they have lived
in Norwich ever since ; have raised quite
a family of children, and accumulated
considerable property. The farm is deed
ed to iirs. Davis. A tew tlays ago
Clough reappeared, claiming his wife,
and perhaps hoping to get possession of
the property.
VCftiT" A well known Judge, when he
first came to the Bar was a very blunder
ing speaker. On one occasion, he was
trying a case involving a right of proper
ty to a lot ot pigs, said : " Gentlemen ot
the jury, there was just twenty-four pigs
in that drove just twenty-four, gentle
men exactly twice as many as there are
in that jury box."
Jfci?A llhodc Island journal records
the death of Betsy Hunt, of North Kings
ton, and says : li She died apparently early
in the day, and while some of her neigh
bors were engaged iu laying her out, the
corpse, as it was supposed to be, commen
ced winking, and finally rallied and lived
several hours, when she died anain .'"
BsriF" Snow is eight feet and a half deep
in Blooiufield, Vermont.
BA UGU'S
RAW-BONE
Hupcr Phosphate of IJmc!
,r,nE MARK
Spring
Pennsylvania R. B. Time Table.
NEWPORT STATION.
1869, Passenger
On r.nd after November 14th,
trains will run as follows:
HAST.
Paellic Express,
, 10.50 A. M.
isro.
FARMERS!
INCHKASB YOflt CHOP OP
dUIII) UiUSj I UlcUUCS) lncn anu vjiaoo,
AS WELL AS
ADD TO THE FERTILITY OF YOflt SOU,,
liy a Judicious and Economical mode of
MAN URING.
Oct Vic Value of your Outlay the First Season.
OM((n Jietter Filled Kan ami H'orhr Grain.
Keep your Soil Free .from Xorlov Weeds.
Make your Land 1'rrmanently Fertile.
Over SIXTEEN vears of constant use. on all
crops, has proven that llaugh's ltaw Hone Phos
phate may be depended upon by Farmers.
llitlhly Improved and Standard Warranted.
For Sale by Agricultural Dealers generally.
BAUCH & SONS,
MANTFACTmEIW,
Office No. 20 S. Dataware Avenue,
PHILADELPHIA.
4 11 Cm 9
ilarrrislmrg Accoininodiition
iau !;
WEST.
Pacillc Express, (Flag) 5.0(1 A.
iiv Passenger W.ll A.
Mad 2.-T2 r.
Fast Line run p.
.1. J. BARCLAY, Agent.
M.
M.
II.
M.
M.
Some Kiulish. Mr. William Wood, re
siding in Savillo township, cut, last week, a
radish which weighed over six pounds, and
was as sound and sweet its any such vege
table would bo in the summer time. Who
can beat that ?
Church Xotices.
V- Puralytic Stroke. On Tuesday last,
Judge James Black, formerly of Saville
township, but now a resident of this bor
ough, had a paralytic stroke. Wo are glad
to be able to state that ho is fast recovering
his usual health.
Painful Accident. On hist Monday,
Charles, son of Rev. G. W. Bouse, had his
shoulder blade broken, by falling down
stairs, at his fathei's residence, in this place.
Tho fracture was adjusted by Dr. Ard, ami
the child is doing as well as could be expected.
A chicken was hatched at tho residence
of Mr. Daniel Iloilinger, on Saturday last,
says the Carlisle Jleraid, that had four legs.
This monstrosity appears as lively as tho
rest of tho brood, and bids fair to grow to
a tender spring chicken, a matronly hen, or
it staid sober rooster.
Iu the Presbyterian Church prayer meet
ing on Wednesday evening. Preaching on
Sunday morning, at 10J o'clock. Young
men's prayer meeting on Saturday eve
ning at the house of Mr. Wm. Grter.
In the Reformed Church, prayer-meeting
on Thursday evening ; preaching at 2 J p. m.
on Sunday next.
In tho 31. E. Church prayer meeting on
Thursday and Sunday evenings. No preach
ing on Sabbath, owing to Conference,
which meets at Lewistown, Pa., on tho 10th
instant.
County Price Current.
llLOOMt'IEI.t),
Flax-Sced
Potatoes,
Butler $1 pound
Eggs dozen,
Dried Apples 11 pound,
Dried Peaches,
Pealed Peaches,
Cherries
Pitted,
Blackberries,
Onions V bushel,
March 15, 1870.
82 00
25 cents.
28 "
18 "
6 "
8 10ctS.flft.
15 Wets. "
5 Gets. "
18 20 cts. '
8 H 10 cts. "
75
Corrected Weekly by (Jrltflth. Jones.
DU.NCANNON, March 15, 1870.
White Wheat SI 15
lted Wheat
ltye
Cora
Oats, 32 pounds new,
(Jroiuid Allium Salt Sack,....
Llnicbiirner's Coal,
Stove Coal,
Smith Coal
Iron 1 Cwt
1 05
75
75
42
2 00
6 50
25 ets.TjIblls.
4 50
A sad affair occurred at Greenwood Fur
nace, Mifflin county, on Thursday last,
March ild, by a little son of J. Gregg, aged
about three years, killing his sister, a babe
only five mouths old, with a hammer. The
chill was lying in the cradle, and tho hoy
struck her on the head with the hammer,
no doubt in play or without intending to
harm her, killing her instantly. No one
was present at the time. Gazette.
Public Sales. We call attention to the
following sales of personal property, bills
for which have been printed at this olMoe :
On the 10th inst., Wm. Garlin will sell at
his residence in Centre two., miles
west of Bloomfield, four head of work hor
ses, cows, young cattle, wagons, plows, &c.
On the 22nd inst., at his residence three
miles east of Bloomfield, D. Myers, sr., will
sell three cows, eight sheep,, wagon, har
ness, cooper's tools, and various other im
plements. The Best iu Use Tho Parham Sewing
Machine is the most simple, tho most com
plete, works with less noise and will be found
the best machine in use. They may be
seen at the store of James L Divon in Lan
disburg.or ot'F. Mortimer fc Co., Bloomfield.
Every person who thinks ot purchasing a
sewing machine, should not fail to examine
The Parham Machine.
Nails 11 Keg 4 50
Corrected Weekly by Wm. Koupli it Sonn.1
Newcout, March 15, 1870.
Flour, Extra $ 4 75
lted Wheat 1 00 1 00
Eye 80
Com GO 70
Oats H 32 pounds, 40
Clover Seed 7 00 7 00
Timothy Seed 3 00
Flax Sued, 1 75
Potatoes 30 30
Ground Allium Salt, 2 75
Liiiiebtirnur's Coal 2 40
Stovo Coal 0 00 7 00
Pea Coal 3 40
Smith Coal 25 cts. V b.s.
Cross Ties,HJ4 feet long, 35 40 cunts.
F. D. Miller. T. Uickcrt. C. II. Miller.
MILLER, RICKERT & CO.,
8UCCES90IIS TO
GRAYI51LL & NEWCOMER,
Manufacturers and Wholesale Dealers In
HATS, CAPS, FURS,
STBAW-OOODS, Ac,
No. 349 North Third Street, 2d Floor,
PHILADELPHIA.
4 11 ly 10
DUNCANNON STATION.
On and after November 14th, 1809, trains wll
leave Duncanuon, as follows: '
EASTWARD.
Itarrisburg Accommodation 1.12 r. M.
Mail 8-28 l M.
Local Freight, 3.10 p. M.
WESTWARD.
Wav Passenger 8.33 a. m.
Mall f. M.
Fast Line, (Flag) 4.50 P. M.
Local Freight 01" A. M.
Note. Wav Passenger West runs dally, except
Monday, all other trains dailv except Sunday.
WM. C. KINO, Agent
MITiLERSTOWN STATION.
On and after Nov. 14th 1809 trains will leave thi
station as follows :
EASTWARD.
llarvisbuiK Accommodation 12.10 P. M.
Mail.
Wav
Mail,.
WESTWARD,
'assengcr,
7.49 1'. H.
,. 9.24 A. M.
2.44 P. M.
W. J. JONES, Agent.
rXV Sliocmakoi'i!',
Philadelphia Price Current.
Corrected Weekly by Jaunty it Andrews,
No. 123 Mahket Stkkkt.
Philadelphia, March 12, 1870.
While Wheat, 5 1 24 1 20
rpiIE subscribers keep constantly on hand,
X FINE ASMOllT.MENT OF
FREXCII CALF SKIXS,
2 VAX LIXIXOS,
11 O AN S,
M0E0CC0S,
SHOE THREAD,
PEGS, A WLS,
and a general assortment of articles used by Shoe
makers.
F. MORTIMER t CO.
Stage Line Between Newport and New
Gerinantowii.
STAC.ES leave New Oei inatitown daily at four
o'clock a. in. l.andisliui g at 7. SO a. m. Greeu
pai k at 8 a. in. New lilooinlleld at 9 a. in.
Arriving at Newport lo connect Willi the Ac
eioinnoibition train East.
Returning leaves New port on the arrival of tlio
Mail Train from Philadelphia, at 2.30 p. in.
I. RICE, Proprietor.
Thrown from n Horse. On Thursday
last, a son of Mr. Robert McDonald, of
Patterson, aged about twelve years, was
thrown from a horse and tramped on the
right leg between tho knee and ankle. Tho
bono was layed baro for a distance of seven
pitches. Dr. Banks was immediately called
and rendered all necessary attention. At
last accounts tho patient was on a fair way
of recovery. Juniata Sentinel.
The " Times" is crying again about the
mail facilities, the new change docs not
suit them tiny better than tho old time.
There js hut one way by which their wants
can bo satisfied, and that is to mako haste
and buiU that railroad. Xeira.
Yes, neighbor, that is the only way to do
it, and we mean it shall bo dono too. If
the present commissioners do not soon take
somo measures to commence operations,
the friends if the roa4 intn4 having them
replaced by incn who mil move iu tho mat
ter, for the interests of tho whole valley de
mand the building of the proposed road.
Their Verdict. Tho Janesville (Wis.)
Gazette recently had access to a jury room,
where six "true and lawful men" had de
liberated upon a case of assault and bat
tery, and found the following ballots left
behind them :
Juror No. 1 voted, ''No cose of action ;"
No. 2 voted, "Salt and batery, Second
DeGreo ;" No, !J deemed tho prisoner
'Gilty of salt ;" No. 4 decided thero was
"no action of cans;" No. 5 voted it "as
sault and Batory ;" while No. 0 decided tho
prisoner "Gilty of salt only."
For The Bloomfield Times.
V.llintr.sbiirir. March 12. 1S70.
iiMr. Editor Dear Sir Tho religious
meeting noiii try ino Jvangettcai Associa
tion in this placo has come to a close hav
ing continued nearly one month. About
20 or 25 persons have been converted.
Tho Rev. Mr. Soli is now holding a pro
tracted meeting at this place, in tho new
Lutheran Church. Thero is yet a number
of hardoned sinners in Elliottsburg and vi
cinity, . May tho Lutherans bo successful
in converting tho remainder.
Tho Rev. Mr. Richmond, member of tho
Church of God, commenced a protracted
meeting in tlw log meeting house, in Little
Germany, on this evening.
Thero are a number of persous in this
placo also, and heads of families, who make
no profession of religion, and it is certainty
high time that they bo wakened up to a
jsouse of their duty. A Christian.
Red Wheat
Rye
Corn,
Oats
Clover Seed
Timothy Seed
Flax Seed,
Country l.ard
Eggs ,
Turkeys,
llutter, solid iu bbls.'
1 24 4$ 1 20
1)89 98
Ww 92
54 ((J) 50
7 75 tA 00
4 00 t$ 4 75
2 25 i 2 30
13 du 14
20 S 20
18 di 22
14 a io
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Notice to Horsemen!
Woi.kk Smith On the 3rd inst., In the Ridge
Avenue M. E. Parsonage, llarrisburg, by Rev. 1.
M. (iiitlllh, Mr. Henry il. Wolfe, of SliennauMlale.
Perry county, to Miss Mary .Smith ot Lykeus al
ley, Pa.
Onw'AN 111 this borough, on the evening of the
Ilth lust., altera few days' illness. All. Lewis W.
Unvan, aged 31 years, 11 months and 8 days.
Dkhhick In liloomliehl, on 7lh inst.. Amelia,
Infant daughter of (ieorgu and Sarah Derrick,
aged 3 mouths and 11 days.
Lksh In Liverpool, on the 1st inst., Daniel, son
of Daniel Lesh, aged 1 year and 25 days; and bill a
week or two liefoiv, William (-'. and Carrie s. child
ren of Daniel Lesh, died of Sc.ulet Fever.
Fosski.man Near Doniially's Mill, on the 7th
Instant, Miss Matilda Fosselinan, aged SI years, 0
mourns and 22 days.
Auditor'a Xotice.
rpiIE subscriber oilers at private salo.
JL
SEVEN FINE COLTS
of the following ages :
One 4 years old ; Two 3 years old : One 2 years old ;
Three 1 year old.
The Colts may be seen at his residence in Carroll
township, Perry county, Pa., half a mile from
Young's Mill. ADAM BEAM.
February 8, 1S70 31
WINTER ARRANGEMENT.
Momlny, A'ov. SSnd, lS(i!.
(1 REAT TRUNK LINE FROM THE NORTH
X and North-West for Philadelphia, New York,
Reading, Pottsville, Taiuaiiia, Ashland, Shamokin,
Lebanon, Allciitown, Easton, Ephrata, Liliz, Lan
caster, Columbia, &e.. &c.
Trains leave llarrisburg for New York, as follows :
At 2.30,5.35, 8.10, A.M., and 12.20 noon, and 2.55,
11.00, I. m connecting with similar trains on the
Penn'a Railroad, and arriving at New York at 10.
15, a. M., and 12.05, noon, 3.36, 0.35. 10.00, 1'. Ji., and
0.00, A. M.. respectively. Sleeping ears accompany
tin- 2.30, and 5.35, A. .v., and 12.20, noon trains with
out change.
uave llarrisburg for Reading. Pottsville, Tama
qua, Miuersville. Ashland, Shainokin, Pine Orove,
Allentown. Philadelphia, at 8.10, a.m., and 2.55, and
4.10, e. M., the 2. 55 train stopping at Lebanon only s
tbe4.10 c. M. train stopping at allSlationsand mak
in connections for Philadelphia, Pottsville and Co
lumbia, and all intermediate stations between haid
points only. For Pottsville, Schuylkill Haven and
Auburn, via Schuylkill and Susquehanna Railroad,
leave llarrisimrg at .i.4U p. M.
Returning : Leave New Y'ork at 0 A. M., 12 noon,
and 5 and 8 i'. m. : Philadelphia at 8.15 a. m., and
3.30 i. m. Sleeping cars accompany the 9 A. M. and
5 and 8 l'. M. trains from New York, without
change.
Way passenger train leaves Philadelphia at 7.38
A. m., connecting with similar train on East l'enn'a
Railroad, returning from Reading at 0.35 p. M.,
stopping at all Slalions; leave Pottsville at 5.40,
anil 0 a. M. and 3. 05 p. m. : llerudon at 0.30 A. n. ;
Shamokin at 5.40 and 10.40 a.m.; Ashland, 7.05 a.
m. and 12.30 noon; Tamatia at 8.33 a. m. and 2.20 p.
m. for Philadelphia and New Y'ork.
Leave Pottsville via Schuylkill and Susquehanna
Railroad at 8.15 A. m.. for llarrisburg, and 11.30 a. u
for Pine Orovo and Tremont.
Reading accommodation train: leaves Poflsvilhi
at 5.40 A. M., passing Reading at 7. 30 a. m.. arriving
at Philadelphia at 10.20 A. M., returning leaves
Philadelphia at 4. 45 p. m. passing Reading at 7.40
p. M., arriving at Pottsville at 0.30 p. M.
Poltstown Accommodation train : Leaves Potts
towu at li.45 a. iu., returning, leaves Philadelphia at
4.00 ii. m.
Columbia Railroad trains leave Reading at 7.15
a. m. and 0.15 p. m. for Ephrata, I.itiz, Lancaster,
Columbia. &c.
Pcrkiomen Railroad trains leave Perklonien.Iunc
tion at 0 a. iu. and 3.10 and 5.30 p. in. Returning,
leaves Schwenksville at0.10,8.12a.inaiid 12.45 noon,
connecting' with similar trains on Reading Rail
road. Colebrookdale Railroad train leaves Pottstown at
8.45 a. in. mid 0.2n p. ni., for Mt. Pleasant, arriving at
10.20 a. in. and 7.2np. in. : returning leave Mt. Pleas
ant at 7. and 11 a. m., connecting w ith similar trains
on Reading R. R.
Chester Valley Railroad trains leave lirldgcport
at 8.3U a. in., 2.05 and 5.02 p. in. Retiu uing, leave
Downiligtowii at 0.30 a. in., 12.45, noon, and 5.15
p. m.. connecting Willi trains on Reading Railroad.
I On Sundays; Leave New York at. o and 8 p. m. ;
Philu. at 8 a. in. a ml :ll.) p. in. ; tlueSu. in. train run
ning only to Reading; Pottsville 8 a. m.; llarris
burg ft. 3.1 a. in., and 4.10 and' 11.00 p. in. : and Read
ing at 12.43 midnight, ami 7.15a. in. for llarrisburg ;
at 7.20 a. m. and 12.55 a. m. for New Y'ork; and at
0.40a. iu.. 4.25 p. Ml. for l'lilla.
Coiiiinutatioii, Mileage,. Season, School and Ex
cursion Tickets to ami front all points at reduced
rates.
Raggage checked, through, 100 pounds allowa
each passenger.
(i. A. NICOLI.S, Gen'tSup't.
OTICE TO LAND OWNERS!
After the 12th day of August of this year. (1870)
suits will be liable to be brought in the Court of
Dauphin Counly fur money due on lauds in Perry
County, unpatented.
vt. For information relative to tho Patenting of
lauds, call on or address
S. II. OALIlllAITH.
AUoriiey-at-Law & County Surveyor,
lilooinlleld, March 8, 1870. tf. .
In the mutter of the ac-"l In the Orphans' Court of
count of Oeotge T. I Perry Comity
Sliealler, Admiuisti'a- f at
tor of Mary Sliealler. J May Term, 1870.
-VTOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, to all parties in
interest, that the undersigned Auditor, ap
pointed by tho Orphans' Court of said County, lo
niuke dlslribtilloii ot balance In handsof said ac
countant, among llie creditors of tlio saiil Mary
Sliealler, will mmt llieiu for that purpose, at his
olllcu wllll Lewis Putter, Esq., ill the llorough of
lilooinlleld, ON (SA'JT'RDAV, the 10th day of
April, 1870, at 1 o'clock p.. M., of said day.
1 WL M. SI TCII,
lilooinlleld, March 1 1870...' Auditor.
XOTICE.
MR. SAMFEL If, KECK is this day admitted
to an interest iu my lnisint-ss,
F. MORTIMER,.
Now Illoomtleld, January 15, 17.0.
The business will boconliuued at the name place,
under the firm of
I". MORT1MEK & CO.
SEED POTATOES,
THE subscriber has for side- s few bushels of
the Celebrated Harrison Potato. MSI 00 per
biishi-.l. This Polalo cannot Ix excelled for a pro.
lillc yield, or for table use.
Orders may be left, at the. store of F.. Mortimer
& Co., New lilooinlleld, Pa., or at the residence of
tlio subscriber, in Currull lorn nshlii, tills county.
i. v,
DONLEY.
Daily Express and Freight line
BETWEEN
BLOOMFIELD & NEWPORT!
THE subscriber wishes to notify the citizens of
lilooinlleld aiwl Newport that he is running a
Dailv Line between these two rhices,.and will haul
Freight of any kind, or promptly deliver packages
or messages entrusted to his care.
1u Orders may be left for him at the stores of
I Mortimer & Co., Niew Uloonitleld, or Milligan &
Musser, Newport, l'a. ,
.1. S. AVHITMORE.
lilooinlleld, January 25, 1870.
(JLAS8 AXD Ql'FEXSWAliE.
A splendid assortment of Cilasj and Querns
wnro at greatly reduced prices, has just been
received by the subscribers. Persons wanting
any article of this kind, will do well to examine
the stock.
' F. MORTIMER ft CO.. .
, . ... New UlooHif.eld.
i