TnE Watsontown Record says : in the
case of Ann Quinn, (now Mrs. George
Burns, of Watsontown,) against the Lyconi
inr Fire Insurance Company, which was
tried ati Danville last week, his Honor
juj,rC Elwell, ruled that where personal
property was insured in a particular build-in"-
and afterwards removed without the
consent of the insurance company to
another building, where the fire occurred,
there could be no security, aud directed a
verdict for the defendant.
Thomas Reed has been nominated as
post-master at Lock Haven, Pa.
;"MAIIUI Jil 137 '
On July 4, 187C, at the M. E. Parson -acre,
Oakland, Monroe county, Pa., by Rev.
. Alcorn, Mr. Henry F. Emery and Miss
Louisa llouck, buth of Canadinsis, Pa.
On January 1, 1S77, at the M. E. Par
sonage, Oakland, Monro county, Pa., by
"Rev? Cr. Alcorn, Mr. Charles V. Seese
and Miss Sophia E. Dc abler, both of Cana
densis, Pa.
NOTICE.
The annual election for Directors of the
Monroe County Agricultural Society, to
serve for the ensuing three years, will be
held at the Court House,, on Saturday,
February 2d, 1S77, at 2 o'clock, P. M.
Jan. lS-3t. J. R. STORM, Scc'y.
Teacher's Institute.
The Teacher' Institute of Monroe county will con-
Monday, Jan. 22, 1877,
AT THE
COURT HOUSE,
and will continue in session
. FIVE DAYS.
The Teachers are all espxH-tcd to attend all the sessions
if nMsiblr, b-.it at least part of the time, a a teacher's
iutcrcat in his wort is show n by the readiness with
which he uses all means of improving himself. It is
also howl that the Directors from all parts of the
county will be present. Ii. V. MOKKY,
JanIS,'77-lt .Superintendent.
ORPHANS' COURT SALE.
P.y virtue of an alias order of the Orphans Court of
3Iourc county, will be v.li at Public Sale, at the
Intllau Quoeii lintel, in the lioruugb of rjtroudsbur, ou
SA TURD A Yt FEBIl UA R Y 1 Oth, 1 S77,
at 1 o'clock, p. m., the following Heal litate of EXOCII
J'LAtil.l-.K, late of Stroud township, iti said County,
viz :
A certain Messuage and lot of Land, situate in said
Stroud township, containing
15 Acres and 29 Perches,
hounded by lands of John Met'-alf. David Keller, A. J.
Jtiish, I:ivinn Fable, Kurh Kl.jrW and others, all
! t rl ami in a 'ood statu of cultivation. Tbj i w
I'Tuvcuieuts arc a
Frame Dwelling House,
IS x 30 feet, V Z stories liich, and Frame Kitchen at
tarhvl. li x IS l'n-t ; l'ram J'arn 31 x 0 foct, and other
out-lmildinirs; a pi'jJ well of water and also a cistern.
iram of water passes through the premises.
The public road leading from St rouil.-burg to Tannr-s-ville
passes aln the sanje. The property lays within
a iniie l the Uorough of Stroud sburg.
Terms made known on the d.iv of sale.
KNCM. il" FLAULER, Adra'r.
Tv the Court
Titos." -M. McIlhaney, Clerk. Jan 13, '77-lt.
Happy
New
Year.
CORNER STORE!
C. R. Andre & Co.,
C. R. Andre & Co.,
. WILL OFFER FOR THE EXT
SIXTY 'DAYS,
SIXTY DAYS,
TIIEIP. ENTIRE STOCK OF
Dress Goods and Shawls,
Dress Goods and Shawls,
AT COST,
AT COST.
Come for Bargains.
Come for Bargains.
fcLACK ALPACAS,
BLACK MOHAIRS,
BLACK CASHMERES.
MerlnoeK reduced from 1.00 to 85 cents.
Cashmeres reduced from CO to 40 cents.
Cashmeres reduced from 1.00 to 80 cents.
We have made a general reduction in the
price of all our goods, giving an opportunity
to aiy who may detire to purchase at the
Corner Store.
C. E. Andre & Co.,
STROUDSBURG, PA.
January 4, '77-tf
MONROE COLLEGIATE INSTITUTE,
Stroudsburg, Pa.
The second term1 of this institution opens on
Tuesday, January 2d, 1877,-
and continues twelve consecutive weeks. The
object of the Institute is:
First. To furnish" a! thorough and practical
aiication for the ordinary pursuits of life.
Sttsond. To prepare young men and ladies
for &e higher instructions of learning.
TbardL To afford those desiring to teacli
the advantage of preparing themselves at or
near heme.
For further information address
GEO.G. KUNKLE, A. M., Principal,
Siroudsburg. Monroe Co.,-Pa.,
or Rev. J. R. Koiiler,
Stroudsburg, Pa'.
Inferences : Dr. F. A. Muhlenberg, Hon.
John K. Sfoiu, Hon. Jesse Kennedy, A. O.
-eenwald, J. Appenzeller.
Xcc. 21, 187C6t
NOTICE
Is hereby given, that an application will.be made ai
der the Act of Assembly, of the Commonwealth of
Pennsylvania, entitled "An Act to provide for the In
corporation of certain corporations, approved April
29th, 1874," for the Charter of an intended corporation
to be called "The Water Gap Cemetery Company" for
legitimate purposes of such a Company. The business
of said Company to be transacted in Smlthfield town
ship in the County of Monroe and State of Pennsyl
vania. C. Ii. STAPLES,
jan. 11, 1877-3t. Solicitor.
Auditor's Notice.
The undersigned appointed Auditor by the Orphans'
Court of Monroe count v, to make distribution of the
balance in the hands ofKnoch Flagler, Administrator
of the F-state of Enoch Flagler, deceased, will attend to
the duties of his appointment at the office of William
Davis, Esq.. in the lforough of Stroudsbitrg, on Friday,
February 2d, 1877, at 2 o'clock, p. nt., when and where
all parties must present their claims or be forever
debarred from cumin in on said fund.
Jan. 11-U C. 1. STAPLES, Auditor.
All the News !
The Philadelphia Times.
A First-Class, Independent
Morning Newspaper,
Universally quoted as the ablest and best
newspaper ever published in 1 Iiiladelplna.
It contains all the latest news, including the
Associated Press Telegrams, Special Tele
grams and Correspondence from all points of
interest, full and accurate local reports and
fearless editorial discussions of all current
topics. It is a first-class live newspaper in
every respect.
The Daily Circulation-
of -aa
"THE TIMES" TSS
exceeds that of all the other Philadelphia
Morning Papers combined, with one excep
tion. Cisi?" Terms, including postage, $3 a Year
or 50 cents a month. Addres
"THE TIMES,"
Times Building, Phi la.
Jan.l, '77
THE
wYor
STILL DOWN TO THE
OLD PRICES
in spite of the advance in prices at whofc
sale,
AND OUR STOCK LARGER AND
MORE COMPLETE THAN EVER.
We have scoured the market for things
Interesting and Profitable
FOR OUR CUSTOMERS,
AND CAN NOW OFFER GREATER
INDUCEMENTS TO
CASH BUYERS
TI-IA.3ST EYEE !
Dress Goods, Cloths and
Cassimcrcs, Flannels and
Blankets, bleached and
brown MUSLIN, Prints,
Shawls, Underwear for
For Ladies, Gents and
Children,
Gents' Famishing Goods,
HOXSERY,
KID GLOVES,
Ribbons, &c. &c.
We propose to MAINTAIN our REP
UTATION for being the
Cheapest Store
BY BEING JUST WHAT the TERM
IMPLIE S,
AND IF ANY THINK THEY nAVE
REASON to DOUBT IT AVE WOULD
VERY KINDLY INVITE THEM
TO CALL AND INVESTIGATE, AT
The Hew York Store.
Stroudsburg, Oct. 12, 1876. 3m.
Caution ! Take Notice!
THE public are hereby cautioned against
harboring or trusting any person un
der any pretense whatever, from this date,
on my account, as I am determined to re
sist, to tbe full extend of the law, the pay
ment of all debts contracted by any one in
my name without regard ty person, except
upon my written order
CllAltJjKS u. WAitmuiv
Stroudsburg, Pa
Aug. 24, 1876
VOOD
BlutohW StuiMsril Cueumhmr and Ormflon C:" Pump, with
enviw liuincvdil nl new kitIm. ud all Taluahl Improvement.
Mimifn"tiirinc filiii rr.-tlT inrreiuwd ; wick nl "orunent
LAKGE.vri.:e SMALL. Visiwri. Jfe-tilerin4 he Trlff e.
I e lahy. rerrliiilli in nt.m hen in lrrn to the tile FnhihitiuB,
to el. nrd r nr 'mH for rk-i. with rriren mnA lerwi".
C G RLATCHLEY, (Tanr, 506 Commerce 8t.,Phila.
Sept. 28, '76-6ru
k Store.
AT Ar
W nW5
TV Mil
AWAY A-HEAD IN LOW PRICES !
Hats and Caps 45 cents up.
Ladies' and Misses Hats trimmed in folts and velvets, all in the latest styles, from 75
cents up. Alio a full line of untrimmed Hats from 45 cents up.
Furs for Ladies, Gents and Children. Ladies good stylish sets from S3 00 up. Chil
drens sets 75 cents up.
Gents' Fur Collars and Gloves from $2 50 up.
Shawls, full size from 75 cents up.
Felt Skirts, largest lot in town, (i5 cents up. . . - .
Hosiery and Under-wcar for Ladies and Gents' at bottom prices.
Gents' half Hose 5 cents up. Ladies Hose 8 cents up. Shirts and drawers 45 ets. up.
Buck and Kid Gloves at panic prices. A larger stock than ever of Ladies two button
Kids at the same low prices, 40, Co, 80, and $115 the pair.
The new wide Belts in velvet and leather from 30 cents up.
Gents cloth-faced paper Collars 10 cents a box up.
A complete stock of Ladies and Gents linen Collars and Cuffs, Neck-ties and Scarfs and
Handkerchiefs, cheapest in town.
Ribbons, all shades and colors.
Hamburg Edgings and Trimmings, 4 cents up.
White and colored Dress Shirts $1 00 up.
Blue, brown and check Flannel 75 cents up.
Shirt fronts, Over-alls and Suspenders, cheapest in town; ... t
The largest assortment of Perfumes, Colognes, Toilet articles, Soaps and Jewelry in
town.
Real Hair Switches and Curls $1 00 up.
Corsets from 35 cents up. The latest improved Bustles 40 cents up.
Umbrellas GO cents up.
Try Crowley's patent sewing and and kid glovo Needles, tbe latest improved out.
Call and examine the lowest prices;
J. W. ANGLE,
Stroudsburg, Sept. 23,187C 3m
FOR RENT.
A Farm in Paradise Valley will be rented
for 1 year with the privelege of longer time
in shares or money rent. Enquire of or address
II. S. Seip, Easton, Pa., or Esqr. John
Transue, Paradise Valley. Oct. 19-2ui.
Dissolution of Partnership.
The partnership heretofore existing between the
undersigned, in the DriiR business in the Borough of
SlroudshurR, was by mutual consent dissolved, thin 9th
day of January, I87. Tbe accounts of the firm have
been placed in the hands of Dr. Samuel L. Foulke, one
of the firm, who in duly authorized to settle the same.
All accounts remaining unsettled after tbe first day of
April, 1S77, will be placed in the hands of a Justice of
the Teace fur immediate collection.
SAMUEL L. FOULKE,
JEKEMIA1I KUESUE.
Stroudionrs, Jan. 11, lS77-3t.
EC0X0M IS WEALTH!
One important item In the family in which a man
can' eeoniHiiLxe is
BOOTS
AND
SHOES.
This can be done by Iroying at tbe
People's Bool & Sfioe Store,
where you can save fully 10 per c)t. rrr a) f pur
chases. Tbis statement we can fulfil by buy
ing aud soling strictly for
CASH.
(Hayes' Building, 3 doors abore Washington listed.)
B. K. WYCKOFF,
MAIN ST., STROUDSBURG, TA.
Jan. 11-tf
HOLLINSHEAD'S
GOTHIC HALL DRUG STORE
Main St., Stroudsburg, Pa.
DRUGS
MEDICINES. If
E. P. HOLLINSHEAD,
(Successor to William Hollinshead, dee'd.,)
DEALER IX
Drugs,
Ulcdlcincs,
Per Turn cry
-AND
Toilet Lx tides.
Paints
and
Oil,
Glass '
0 and
rutty.
Shoulder Braces, Trusses &c.
Physicatis prescriptions carefully com
pounded. .
Sole proprietor Vountt's Cattle Powder
and Limmeut. Agent for
New York Enamel Co. k Mixed
Paints.
E. P. HOLLINSHEAD, Druggist,
Main Street, Stroudsburg, Pa.
Jan 11,'77-ly
BLANK MORTGAGE
For sate at this Qftice.
9
R99
OF FASHIONS
Proprietor of th City Hall of Fashions..
THE
Presidential Question Still
UNSETTLED AT THE
Blue Front Cash Grocery Store
OF
m. :r. beowjst,
Adjoining the late residence of Dr. Syd. Wal
ton, Main street,
STROUDSBURG, PI.,-
DEALER IN
Choice Family Groceries,
PROVISIONS,
FLOUR,
MEAL,
SPICES,
Coffees, Teas,
Tobaccos, &c.
Babbitt's best Soap
Porto Rico Molasses
Rio Coffee
8 cts.
60 ct. per gal.
25 "lb.
Also a choice lot of CANDIES.
One hundred and twenty-eight test Coal Oil
10 cents per quart, and other articles in pro
portion. Give me a call and satisfy your
selves of the truth of our statement.
Dec. 21, '76-tf
PUBLIC SALE
OF VALUABLE
REAL ESTATE.
" 0
Furniture, Household Utensils,
Horses, Wagons, Harness,
Tools and Farming
Implements.
order of the "Pocono Mountain IttmseCompanv,''
will be sold at Public Sale upon the premises, on
Thursday, January 25th, 1877,
at 10 o'clock, A. M., the valuablo REAL ESTATE
known as the
"Pocono Mountain House Property,"
situated on the North and South Pike, about two miles
.ortn or lannersvill.;, in Tocono Township, Monroe
county, l'a., containing
647 Acres and 9 Perches,
more or less, about sixty acres being cleared. The
improvements are a large mnK liurn, a
COTTAGE 2 rooms, a TEXANT HOUSE
4 rooms, ICE IIOUSE, SUMMER IIOUSE,
Ac, Ac, 4c.
Also a large stock of valuable
Furniture and Household Utensils,
comprising Beds, Matresses, Bureaus. Wash Stands,
Carpets, Mattings, Chairs, Tables, Sofas, Piano, Bed
Clothing, Pillows, Bolsters, Stoves, Fire Proof Safe,
and Silver Plated Knives, Forks. Spoons. Castors.
i i$c., dc., Ac. Ahs 3'
jfe-lBay Horse; IBla'ck Horse,
Dearborn Wagons, Carriages, Lumber Wagons, Sleigh,
Sled, Bark Back, Plough, Tools and fanning imple
ments. Also seta double Harness, Single Harness, one
elegant Ladie'a Saddle, Army Saddle, Feed Box.
Cutter, Work Bench. Window Sash, Shutters, Doors,
Boat, Fence Panels, Ac. Ac, Ac.
Terms made known on day of Sale.
JOHN STOUM, Auctioneer.
For further information applr, or address
BAKTKAM ASH MEAD,
22 South Delaware Avenue,
Dec. 21-5t.J Philadelphia, Pa.
Administrator s Kohcc.
Estate of DANIEL MARSH, late of Stroud
township, Monroe county, Pa., dee'd.
Whereas, Letters of Administration on the
Estate of Daniel March, deceased, of Stroud
township, having been granted to the under
signed, all persons knowing themselves indebt
ed to said estate will please make immediate
payment, and those having claims will present
them, duly authenticated, for settlement, to
SIMOT M1XSELL, Adm'r.
Stroudsburg, P. O.
Nov. 30, 1876. 6t.
ADMINISTRATRESS' NOTICE.
Eetate of Daniel V. Dbakf, late of Stroudsburg,
Monroe county, Pa, dee'd.
,Irttf n of Administration on the estate of DANIEL
V, DKAKE, late of the Itorough of Stroudsburg, couDty
of Monroe, dee'd, have been granted to Catharine G.
Drake, residing in said Borough, to whom all persons
indebted to said estate are requested to make payment,
and thosa having leraf claims or demands will make
known the fame wit hout rirlav, to
CATHARINE U. DKAKE, Administratrix.
Jam. 4, 1377-61.
Stroudsburg, Pa.
ADMINISTRATOR'S NOTICE.
Estate of David Lee, rate of Stroud fownuhif, Je'd.-
letters of Administration' on the estate of DaiTl'iee
l.it of the township of Stroud. cunty of Monroe, dee'd,
have been granted to Alfred W. Lee of said township,
to whom all persons indebted to said estate are reques
ted to make payment, and those having legal claims or
demands will'make known the same without delay, to
ALFRED W. LEE, Administrator,
Uenryville, P. ().
Jan. 4, 1877-6t-l Monroe county, Pa.
BLANK DEEDS
For sale at this Office.
- i FgS.
bJsn
First Gun from Stroudsburg!
Docker SOOO Alidad 1 1
The Mercantile Appraiser says
that
DECKER & CO
or THE
WONDERFUL CHEAP
AUCTION STORE
and one other old established merchant has
sold more goods the past year than anj
other store in the county;
So you see, the people themselves have
decided which is the cheapest Store, and
here they will crowd in spite of all opposi
tion, pulling, coaxing or hauling, for here
they know they
Save Their Dollars.
The Auction Store is now
chuck up full of wonderful
eherip fall and winter goodsj
and now wc say to (he people
of Monroe, Northampton and
Warren Counties Come one,
come all.
Do you want beautiful dress
goods, calicoes, muslies, table
diaper, towellings, denims or
stripe shirting come to Deck
er's and
Save Tour Dollars.
Do vou want splendid Under Vest for
Ladies' or Under Shirts and Drawers' for
Gents', or Hosiery and Gloves, come straight
to Deckers s and
Save Tour Dollars.
i)o you want beautiful Kose Blankets,
Horse Blankets, Cotton or Wool Flannels,
of all descriptions or a good Carpet tl near
ly half price, conie to Decker's and
Save Tour Dollars.
Do you want 2f0Q Yard Spool Cotton for
three cents, and large paper of Pins for five
cents, or a paper of best Needles, for five
cents, and all kinds of notions, ior nearly
Half Price, then come to Decker's and
Save Tour Dollars.
Do you want beautiful styles of Ladies'
cloth for Cloak or Sacks, or fine Cassimers,
Satinetts, Tweeds or Kentucky Janes, come
to Decker s and
Save Tour Dollars.
Do you want a good substantial Suit of
CIcihes for yourself or for your Boys, or a
single' Coat for 4 or 5 dollars, or a single
pair oi Pft'ntsr for 1 dollar and 50 cents,
lined, or a heavy Cassimcre Vest for 1 dol
lar, or a good Overcoat for five dollars,
come to Decker's and
Save Tour Dollars.
Do you want fine of common Hats, or
Winter Caps for yourself and boys, then,
come at occe to Decker's and1
Save Tour Dollars.
Do you want Millinery Goods, such a
Trimmed or Untrimmed Hats for Ladies',
Misses or Children, or llibbons, Feathers
or Flowers for nearly half price then eome
to Decker's and
Save Tour Dollars.
Do you want Rousing Calf or Heavy
Kip Boots for men and boys, whole leather,
or splendid Pebble . G-oat Button or Lace
Shoes, for ladies' misses or children, or the
best Rubber Boots & Shoes then come to
Decker's and only to Decker's can you
Save Tour Dollars.
Now all we can ask is fof every one to
come and bco for himself before he buys
any whero else.
DECKER & CO.,
4 Doors Below the Post Office.
Stroudsburg, Oct. 10f 187&-3m.
ONROE CO. BANKING
AND
SAVINGS COMPANY.
V
Cbas. W. DeckeT Thos. D. Stitsf Chas.
Fetherman, R. S. Staples, Geo. E.
Stauffer, ThOs. A. Bell, W. B.
Bell, J. Lantz,
will pay interest On deposits amounting
to three dollars and over; at the following
rates :
6 per cent, on deposits left one year.
4 " " " " " six months.
4 " " on daily balance averaging
five hundred dollars and over.
Interest will be' computed from the first of
each month and all dejKsits made previous
to the tenth of the month will draif interest
from the 1st.
The members of this Company are" liable
to the full amount of their wealth for the
security of the depositors.-
directors i
R. S. STAPLES, G. E. STAUFFF,itf
CHAS. FETHERMAN, J. LANTZ,
THOMAS A. BELL.
OFFICERS i
THOS. A. BELL, President,
CHAS. FETHERMAN, V. Prest,
WM. B. BELL, Cashier:
Jan. 27,'7G.
J. P. BROW & BM
Dealers ix
Qtieensware and Earthenware,
Grlassware,
LAMP FIXTURES AND CHIMNEYS,
Wood and WillowWare,
and constantly on hand a larfre assortment of
DKIEDand CANNED FRUITS, Foreign and
Domestic: Dried lippf. Prptiareil fiamaira
Sfrotilder Pikied Meats, and choice HAMS
a specialty;
3IACKGRAL AXD fcob-FISII,
SYRUPS AND MOLASES,
Extra Family Flour, Coal Oil, &c.t &c.
In fact the largest general assortment of
Groceries to be found in the County at th
lowest cash prices:
Store opposite the'
BURNETT iiOUSE;
Corner of Main and Frsfnkliri Streets, Strcrtida-
mirg, ra.
V. S Iliehest CASH PRTCK nirf tn
PRODUCE or Goods in exchange:
James P. Brown,- War. V. Bkowst.
May 2o, '76-tf.
NEW
MACHINE SHOP!
The subscriber having started a Machin1
Shop, near the head of
Main Street, Stroudsburg, Pa.7
is prepared to build, and repair all kinds of
Machinery wilh accuracy, and dispatch;
Being fitted wilh
SPECIAL MACHINERY FOR TURN
ING, SHAFTING, AND PUL
LEYS, AND WITH 73f
P ROVED TOOLS
of various kinds, and having- an experianco
of oyer Thirty years, in designing, and
building mnchinery for special purpose?, f
feel warranted in guaranteeing the best of
work. Havft on band, and building,
PORTABLE STEAM EMIIVES,
of from 2 to 10 Horse Power,- designed
especially for Farm uae, or for dningany
light machinery. I also keep in stock,
several thousand feet of
Premium New tork Oak Tanned Belting;
j -
in widths of I J inch to 6 inches, (can obtain
wider ones at very short notice) at manu
facturers prices, also Lace Leather, Belt
Rivets Punches, &c.,
STEAM PIPES &, FITTINGS
of the variousa sizes,
at short notice.
Pipe cut and fitted,-
Hemp & Rubber Steam Packing
I would call the attention of Blacksmith,
Wheelwrights, and others, to my assotW
ment of all sizes of
Machine Bolts, Nuts, Washers,
Lag Screws, and Bolt-ends,
which I offer at New York prices. The
Bdt-emls especially, being threaded and
fitted with nuts by machineiy, enable the
Blacksmiths lo furnish bolls ot any length,
rr.nch cheaper, and quicker, than to cut
them By hand.
Call in and see my stock and Machr,nerr
. G. SANF'ORD
March 6. 1873 tf. UU
Orcang, &c, &c.
Oct. 5, '76.1 ?jjcCARTY .t SOVS-
lie largest ned best selectecT
Fellows FaTl BGeQ &t the 0dJ
Oct. 5, 7g. Mccarty & sons.
-I'JL ' axuily Groceries, Queensware, Glass
ware, ood and Willow-ware, at
. r, , C- U- ANDRE & Co.
Terms CAS 11. jan. 30, 73 tf.
B
LANKS OF ALli KI5D3 for Sale at
this Office.
M
Don't fail to attend McCartj -.
turnitureSaleseveryay. Great hargins"
in rurmture. Oil CAmh n !-
Vaij7cws, i lauos,-