y - r
juincrcMS kctccs.
A Steictlt Truthful Man. He
didat look lika a liar. He bad, ia fact, a
George Washington face, and bi enuncia
tion was loudly honest and decidedly nasal
He sat roosting bis alternate sides in front
of a red bot saloon stove, amongst a party
of fellows who were trying to out-lie each
other. 'Tallin' about lightnin, said be,
I reckon none o' you lazzaroni was erer
struck, was you ? Xo. AVeli, I was. Yes
you see, I was out shootin' prairie chickens
in Eolinoy, last August, and there came
up the awfukfet thunder storm I ever seen
in the whole courcc o' ray life. It rained
cats and doc, and thunder rolled, and
forked hjjhtniu' darted all over the sky.
The fiery tongues. 1 got buhind a hay
stack that sort o' loaned over to the souih,
au' the Erst thing 1 knowed the lightuiu'
struck that an' set it of fire. Then I moved
In a waluul tree that t Vwd war an' a double
jiuied bolt ripped that into epliulen;. Then
I moved to another tree, au' the lighluiu'
struck it. Then I begun to think it meant
me, an, so I jest walked out, hu.-nped my
self up, au' look three or four cf the loud
est claps I ever beard. It sliuk me up
right peart, but beyond ripj en the coat
oifcn my back, an' splittin' o' my boots
from top to toe, it didn't do me no particu
lar damage. But you did n't catch old Jim
around buntin' a row o' that kind ag'tn.'
The discoiutiltt'd listeners in the same line
of oratory looked curiously into each other's
faces for a moment, and then one by one
silently arose and sneaked out, leaving
Truthful James master ol the field. Hard
ford PosL
At a Frankford tavern, many years ago
there once stopped a party of wits. When
the feast was over, one of the members
called in the hostess. 'Madam,' he said,
I am going to give you a leesou in astron
omy. Have you not beard of the great
Platonic year, wheu everything must re
furn to its former condition ? Know, theu
tbat in two thousand years we shall be
here again on the same day and at the
same hour. Will you give us credit then t
The hostess, however, bad her reply.
am perfectly willing,1 retorted Mrs. IL,
but it is ju6t two thousand years since you
were here before, and you left without pay
ing ; settle the old score and I will trust
yon on the new.'
The model husband lives in Strasburg,
Lancaster county. He never allows his
wife to do more than half the work. She
puts up all the canned fruit in the summer.
and he puts it down in the winter.
This is a Georgia boy's composition on
the pig : 'The pig is about as big as a sheep.
only the pig's wool isn't good for making
stockiDgs of. Why is a pig like a tree f
Because be roots ; that is a conundrum.
A pig washes himself in the mud. A pig
has four legs, one uuder each corner of his
body. They pickle pig's feet, but not un
till after the pig is done using 'em. A pig
squeals awful when it rains, alio wheu you
pull its tail A pig has got a firstrate voice
for squealing, and he grunts when he feels
good. You cau't make a whistle of a pig's
tail, 'cos it is crooked. Why is a pig like
Tommy Grant ? 'Cos he's got bis nose in
everybody's business. This is another
conundrum, which is all I know about the
A citizen of Yickslurg who wanted a
few hours' work done about bis yard the
other day accosted a colored man and in
quired if he would like the job,
I'd like to do it, but I haven't time,'
was the answer.
Wby, you don't seem to be doing any
thing.' I don't eh! Well, now, I'm gwine a
lishin' to-day. To-morrow I'ze gwine over
de river. Next fley I'ze gwine a huutin' !
Next dey I'ze got to get my butes fixed.
Xext dcy I'Ze gwine to mend de table, and
de Lawd ouly knows how I'ze gwine to git
frew de week, unless I hire a man to help
me!' Mclslurq Herald.
An old fellow prowling through au alley,
came upou a lot of half-decayed oranges,
which had just been thrown out He was
sorting tbcm over, when a boy came along
and taking in the situation in an instant,
he shouted, 'Them's put their to pizen
dogs, roister, and if you bite into one of
'cm you're a dead man !' . The old fellow
moved off, and the boy sat down and stuffed
himself until be was orange-colored clear
round behind bis ears.
Xot long ago, at a mansion on Murray
Hill, a sentimental young lady strolled
with a gentleman on whom she had her eye,
into the conservatory. Lookiug up pen
sively into his face, she said, with tears in
her voice 'Ah, no one loves me, Mr.
Harnes!' 'Some oue does !' Ves!,said
the lady dropping ber bead, and pressing
his arm ever so little. 'Yes, Nellie,' said
tlio wretch. God loves you.'
A woman will reach up and pull at a
window-sash for a few seconds quite good
naturedly, but when it doesn't come down,
and she turns around and sees ber bus
band looking comfortably on, she mentally
asks herself 'Is civilization a failure ?'
and wades for him.
A very tall and shabby-looking man, af
ter having a glass of liquor, asked the bar
tender if he could change a ?20 bill. The
gentleman informed him that be could.
'Well,1 said the tall one with a sigh of sat
isfaction, 'I'll go out and see if I can find
one.'
Rural observer to the manager of the
pile driver 'Look a'here, stranger, if yer
want ter hist that air chunk o' iron more'n
about so high, ye better git rid o' tbat cuss
up there in yer ecafful. He's the feller Hs
playing roots on ye.'
A farmer saw an advertised recipe to
prevent wells and cisterns from freezing,
lie sent his money, and received the an
swer. 'Take in your well or cistern on cold
nights, and keep it by the fire.'
When a young man goes so persistently
to see bis girl tbat his boots know the road
so well that be has to borrow another pair
to go to his meals, it is time for him to get
measured for a pound cake.
When a devoted wife holds her husband
out an arm's length by his sore ear, and
eays she wouldn't crush a worm, be real
izes, all at once, bow fearfully and wonder
fully womon are made.
A maiden's heart is like a hotel bed
you may never discover the previous occu
pant, bat you may be snre there has been
one.
Von may say what you like about bar
tenders, but it is undeniable that some of
them mix in the best society.
A cew brand of foreign perfume is called
Cupid's Dart.' Probably a reference to
its arrow malic fragrance.
The success of blonde burlesque shows
that prodigal sons have not yet lost their
taste for the fatted calf.
When you get into hot water, go to your
friends. You'll find them cool enough.
Best thing to do when you go shopping
with lad'MH Take notes.
Stto Sbbertisfmcttfs.
VEGETINE
PllilFIES THR DLOOP, RRSOVATRS AKO IXYWOR-
AT THE HOI K OTeTKU.
It Medical Proper! let are
ALTERATIVE. TOXIC. HO L VEST
A.I DIl Kt l U.
Vegftike Is rande exclusively from the joices of
carefully selected bnrks, roots and herb, and so
strongly concentrated that It will effectually
eradicate from the s ytcm eroty taint or Scrofula,
Scrofulous Humor, Tumors, Cancerous Humor,
Erysipelas, Salt Kbeum, Syphilitic diseases,
Cauker, raininess at the Stomach, nr,d all dis
eases that arise from impure uiooa. oi-iuiiea.
Inflamatory and Chronic Rheumatism, curate-la.
Gout and Spinal Complaints, can only be
etfcctnally cured through tlio blood.
For Uicers and Eruptive Diseases f the
Skin. Pustules, Pimples, Blotches, boils , Tetter,
Scaidbead and Rtiiitwnrm, Vkgstise b;ts never
(ailed to effect a permanent cure. '
For Pains in the B.ick, Kidney CotnplaiuU, ;
Dropsy, Female Weakness, Leucorrho? t. :irl- j
from internal ulceration, and uterine oUease j
and General Debility, Vegetise act directly j
upou the taue of these complaint. It iuvi- j
orates aud strenitfbeus the whole eyte.n, nets i
upon secretive organs, allays intl .iinntion, cures j
vleeration and regulates the bowel. j
For Catarrh, Dyje:-ia, Habitual I osliveness.
Palpitation or the Heart, Headache, Piles, Nerv
ousness and General Prostration of the Nervous
System, no ruedieiue has ever then such perfect
atiwf.uliuii us the Ykof.tinf.. it purities the
hlood, cleanses a!i of the orpins, and possesses
a rottlrr.lling power over the nervous system.
The remarkable cures affected by VKitTISE
bars induced many physicians and apothecaries
whom we know to prescribe and use it in their
own families.
In fact, Vegetise is the best remedy yet dis
covered for the above disease., and is the only
reliable BLOOD PURIFIER yet placed before
the public.
Are not the many testimonials irivea for the
different complaints satihfatory any reasonable
person suffering from any disease mentioned
above, that they can be cured I Read the differ
ent testimonials given, and no oue cau doubt.
In man of these cases the persons say that their
pain and suffering caunot be expressed, as iu
cases of Scrofula, where, apparently, the whole
body was one mass of corruption. If Vsgktixe
will relieve pai ., elease, puriry and cure such
diseases, restoring the pateiit to perfect health
after trying different physicians, many remedies,
suffering for years, is it not conclusive proof, if
you are a sufferer, you can be cured 1 Why is
this medicine performing such great cures t
It works iu the blood, in the circulatine fluid.
It can truly be called the Great Blood Purifier.
The great source ofdisease originates in the blood;
and no mediciue that does not act directly upon
it, to purify and renovate, has any jU6t claim
iinon nnhlic attention. When the blood becomes
liicless and stagnant, either from change or
weather or or climate, want oi exercise, irregu
lar diet, or rrom any other cause, the Vegetise
will renew tbe blood, carry off the putrid humors,
cleanse the steoiacb, rcirulate the bowels, and
Impart a tone or vigor to the whole body. The
conviction Is, in the public mind as well as In the
medical proression, that the remedies supplied
by the Vegetable Kingdom arc more safe, more
successful in tbe cure of disease, than mineral
medicines. Vegetise is composed of roots,
barks and herbs. It Is pleasant to take, aud it
perfectly safe to give to an Infant. Do you need
it t Do not hesitate to try it. You will never
regret it.
WOULD NOT BE WITHOUT
VEGETINE
FOR TEX TIM EM ITH COST.
The great benefit I have received from the use
of VEGETINE Induces me to give my testimony
lu IU Tavor. I believe It to be not only of great
value for restoring the health, but a preventive
of diseases peculiar to the spring and summer
seasons.
I would not be without It tor ten times its
cost. EDWARD TILDER.
Attorney and General Agent for Massachusetts
of the Crattaaien's Life Assurance Company,
No. 49 Sears Building, Boston, Mass.
Yegetlne i Mold bj All DriiglntM.
Sept.24,lm..
AMERICA' CYCLOPAEDIA.
The eleventh volume of this valuable work is
now ready. The work wheu complete will con
tain 16 volumes. It is a library In Uscll, and
should be in every household. As an evidence of
Its great value and interest we refer to the follow
ing:
AMONG THE ARTICLES AXD CONTRIBUTORS TO THE
ELEVENTH VOLUME.
Meteorology, by Prof. Cleveland Abbe, Wash
ington, D. C. (Old I'robobilltie.;
Mint and Money, by Henry Carey Baird, Phila
delphia. Methodism, by Prof. C. W. Bennett, D. D.
Missions, Foreign (Protestant), by Rev.
Charles P. Bush, D. D.
Minerulotry, by Prof. John A. Church.
Mercury (in Mediciue), by Prof. E. II. Clarke,
M. D.
Molecule, by Prof. Josiah I. Cooke.
Mortgage, and other legal articles, by Hon. T.
M. Cooley, -L- D.
Marrow, and medical and physiological arti
cles, by Prof. J. C. Dalton, M. D.
Maine, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Missouri,
and other articles in American geography, by
Eaton 8- Drone.
Metal and Metallurgy, by Prof. Thomas M.
Drown, M. D.
Articles iu materia rocdica, by Robert T. Edcs,
M. D.
Milcabo, by Pror. Joseph Henry, LL. D.,
Smitbsoulan Institution, Washington.
Mechanics, by Charles L. Hogeboom, M. D.
Manganese, and other chemical articles, by Pror.
C. A. Joy.
Molluscs, and other articles in zoology, by
Pror. 8. Kneeland, M. D.
Microscope, by Prof. A. M. Mayer, Stevens
Institute.
Mineral Deposites, by Prof. J. 8. Newberry,
LL. D., Columbia College, New Tors.
Missions, Foreign (Roman Catholic), and
other artieiles In ecclesiastical history by Rev.
Bernard O'Reilly, D. D.
Mediterranean Sea, by Count L- F. de Pour
talcs. Mood, and other astronomical articles, by
Richard A. Proctor, A. M., London.
Mennonltes, by Pror. A. Rauscbenbusch. .
Mercury, Metallurgy (Ore Drcssiug), and
Mine, by Kossiter W. Raymond.
Melancbtbon, Fhilipp, by Pror. Philip Schaff,
D. D.
Maguoiia, Maple, Melon, and other botanical
article, by Pror. George Thurber.
Moab, and other archaeological, oriental, and
philological articles, by Prof. G. A. F. Van Rhvn.
AdmlniHtratr'N N' oiler.
Estate r.f Wm. Anitnerman, late or Shatnokln
township, deceased.
NOTICE is hereby givcu that letters or ad
ministration having been granted to tbe
undersigned on the estate or Wui. Ammcrman,
late or fchamokin township, North'd couuty, Pa.,
deceased. All persons indebted to said estate
are requested to make Immediate payment, and
those having claims to present them for settle
ment. R. B. AM MERMAN, Adm'r.
Shamokiu twp., Aug. 20, Ct.
Johx II. Sell. Jobs M. Bchonocr.
NELL fc KCIIOXOl'R.
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M 1NUFACTURER OF
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stead ol a slow manual arnaeery ; sue win nave :
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content herself with bare utility.
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Snuburv. Pa. !
Atlnilniwtrator'ft .Notice, !
(Ia the Estate Joseph K. Maurer, dee'd.) j
LETTERS of administration in the estate of I
Jose 'h K. Maurer, late of Line Mountain, i
Northumberland county, Pa., deceased, have )
been granted to Aaron U .Maurer and Nimucl II.
Rothermcl, the tlrst residing at Line Monntaln,
the second at Sunbnrr, Northumberland county,
Pa., to whom all persons Indebted to said estate
are requested to make payment, and those hav
ing claims or detuauds, will make kuown the
same without deluv.
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SAMUEL II. ROTHERMEL,
Administrators.
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the use of
JARDELLA'S
Compound Syrup of Blackberry Root and Rhu
barb. An old, well tried remedy, entirely vege
table, pleasant to take, quick and certain in
effect ; can be depended on in the most urgent
cases; maybe given to the youngest Infant as
well ns to adults. It contains
NO CAMPHOR OR OPIUM.
It is a pleasant extract and readily taken by
children. It has often saved life when phyM
cians had dei-puircd. Keep it In the house and
use in time. All we asu lor it is a trial, uon t
let your dealer put you off with something else.
Buv it. Try it. Sold by Druggists and Store
Keepers throughout this Stale. Prepared ouly
by HANSELL .V- BRO.,
July 9, '73 2000 Market Street, Philadelphia.
Collegiate Institute.
Home School. Tu'tion free to Boarders. Terms
reduced. Send for circular.
J. P. SHU MAN,
Jersey Shore, Lycoming Co., Pa.
July IB, '75.-H.
NA1.LK IIOINE, (Formerly "Danville
IItel," re opened July 1st, 1875.) Market
Street, Danville, Pa. L. G. STICKER, Proprie
tor. Guests conveyed to and from the Depot.
Good sample rooms for agents.
Aug. 13, -75.-1y.
ONE MILLION
CORRUGATED
Stovepipe Ellbows
USED BY TflOSE DESIRING
Beauty, Cleanliness, and
A PERFECT DRAFT.
Sold Hvorywlioro.
. .S-lakaa t lint isl SllirA IA
at It it appropriate
itijhhv - r" -7
rf equal beauty. ntaeMorttae ,
were nerer so advantageously
ui.. i.h up iniinA
ia inu n-j;ui.
drapca to lorm i"
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No.of undcraklrt,
cloth model, 50 cts.
tno IBTitti
COIN
to 133 persons who send us the largest number
of subscribers to our ''Bazaar," at $ 1.10 each,
before March 1, lS7f.
As follows: To Guttcr-up of the
lnricst Club....
?300.00 in Cold Coin.
2d Largest Club..,
3d Largest Club...
4th Largest Club...
5th Lrrgcst Club ..
Clh Largest Club...
7th Largest Club...
8th Largest Club..
9lh Largest Club...
10th Largest Club ..
200.00 in Gold Coin
150.00 in Gold Coin.
125.00 in Gold Coin.
100.00 in Gold Coin.
75.00 In Gold Coin.
50.00 in Gold Coin.
25.00 in Gold Coin.
25.00 in Gold Coin.
25.00 in Gold Coin.
25.00 in Gold Coin.
11th Largest Club.
and so on :o the 133d largest Club.
ns. And every subscriber gets a premium.
PRESEIMNGMADE EASY!
Housekeepers Experiencing The
SUPERIOR CONVENIENCE
AND RELIABILITY OF THE
LATEST IMPROVEMENT IN FRUIT JARS
DESIRE THE
"C0HANSEY" JARS,
WITH GLASS LID AND SCKEW-CLAMP.
IN ONE PRICE ; OR TI1E
"PROTECTOR" JARS,
WITH AVTT.RUST USED METAL TOrS.
No Separate Pieces
To the Topi, to be Lost.
No Wrench Required
For Ojting or CUttinfl
AN BE OPENED
More readily ami
losi d Many Time
More IidpuUi).
AND AV.P.
MORE RELIABLE.
Gmcenkiit. t Cheaier
THAN OTHERS.
Be Certain to Try Them.
C OII AXSEY GLASS MF'J CO.,
Manuf rs of WINDOW GLASS,
BOTTLE, o.f FRUIT JARS.
Corner Third nnd Arch Sts.PlIILADELPIIIA.
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... r . HARE.
John W. Stevenson,
Corner Third and Market Sts, Snnbnry, Fa.
HAS completely renovated his Store Room,
and opened the largest assortment of
WATCHES, CLOCKS, JEWELRY, SOLID SIL
VER AND PLATED WARE,
ever exhibited in this part of ihe State. Every
thing in the Jewelry line is kept in store.
Silver-Ware,
Itraeelet.
ICings A- ChaluM,
of every description and of the finest quality
Particular attention paid to repairing
H ut chen, Clocks, Jewelry, Ac.
HAIR JEWELRY made to order.
Bunbury, March 0, 187-1.
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SPRING AND SUMMER.
75.
MILLINERY anl FANCY GOODS!
Large arrivals, assortments unsurpassed, latest
styles, finest goods.
Central Millincrv, Market Square, Suubnry,
Pa.
I take pleasure in calling your particular at
tention to my Spring arrivals of Millinery and
Fancy goods, which embraces the latest and
most desirable goods extant. Having made every
clloit to sustain my well known teputation of
securing the finest goods, I oiler this announce
ment with the assurance that I have not devi
ated rather improved on former seasons' pur
chases. STRAW GOODS a specialty, for this
season, including tbe prettiest aud most so table
Hats (in countless si vies) in the market. FLOW
ERS, RI8BON3,SILKS, LACES, ORNAMENTS,
CRAPES and numerous other novelties, besides
the large array of seasonable articles in the
Fancy Goods department. HATSand BONNETS
made to order as usual, in the most artistic
manner. Having purchased all my goods 'for
taih, I am enabled to sell at extremely lov
prices. Thankful for past favors, I respectfully
solicit a continuance.
Miss LOU 8UISSLER, Market Square, Sun
bury. April 23, 1S75.
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A LARGE ASSORTMENT
OF
SPRIXCJ and MUMMER
ZDIRESS GOODS.
Fancy Goods and Notions Just opened at Miss
Kate Black's Store, Market Square,
SUNBURY, PENN'A.
SILKS, CALICOES, LAWNS, GINGHAMS,
and a general assortment of Ladies Dress Goods,
Gents' Gloves, Neckties, Handkerchiefs, &c.
A Fall Assortment ofSoaps,
Perfumery, Ribbons,- Flowers, Feathers and
Trimmings.
Ladies are invited to call nnd examine my
large stock. MISS KATE BLACK.
Sunbury, May 7, 1875.
PIAKTOS
Were again awarded the highest premium,
over all Makers, at the late Franklin Institute
Exhibition, and are the only First-class Instil
ments that can be obtained at Manufacturer's
cost prices.
$300
For an Elegant 7J-5 oct. Rosewood Piano.
The following are a lew of the Principal me.laln
received :
First Prize Medal, (Franklin Institute.), 1S74
" Silver " (Grand Piano,) 185S
" Prize " Crystal Palace World Fair,NY1853
Gold " American Institute, N. Y. 184S
' Prize " Maryland " Baltimore 184H
" Hlver " Franklin Institute, Phila. 118
Pianos ordered by mail, are carefully selected,
and remittance is not required, until the instru
ment has been received and approved. All our
styles aud classes, are built of the same excel
lent material and workmanship. Every instru
ment is guaranteed.
JSF" Write or send for illustrated catalogue,
and price list, giving full description of styles,
prices etc
SCHOMACKER PIANO MF'G CO.,
Warerooms 1103 Ohcstnut St., Phila.
June 11, 1875. 2mos.
SUSQUEHANNA
COFFIN At CASKET WORKS,
Front St., above Raee,
SUNBURY, PENN'A.
THE nndcrsigncd having established a Co Din
& Casket Manufactory, at the above place,
are now prepared to furnish to Cabinetmakers
and Undertakers, and the trade generally
Coffins and Caskets
Of the best aud latest patterns and finished in
the best style. Their different patterns including
both Coffin and Casket shapes are of
WALNUT, CIlEIiJtY, CHESTNUT,
Imitation of Itosevcood and Cherry,
and all other styles, made, of tbe best material
nd finish ; work done by the most experienced
workmen.
Orders will be filled piomptly, and Coffins and
Caskets will be shipped to any place desired, at
the shortest notice, and at the most reasonable
prices.
The patronage of the trade is solicited. Send
for PRICE ond DESCRIPTIVE LIST, and learn
the styles and prices.
FRYLING, BOWEN & ENGEL.
Bunbnry, April 80, 1875.-tf.
MlUiDEDmiPlWESTMOM'Pfimiflil
SCALES, -tfl,
(ve? Thirfy-fonr Competitors
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MACHINE SHOP AXD IROX
FOl'XDRY.
GEO. ROIIRBACII & SONS,
Snnbnry, Penn'a,
INFORM the public that they are prepared to
do all kinds of CASTINGS, and having added
a new Machine Shop in connection with Jheir
Foundry, and have supplied themselves with New
Lathes, Planing and Boring. Machines, with the
latest improvements. With the aid of skillful
mechanics, they are enabled to execute all orders
of
NEW WORK OR REPAIRING,
that may be given them, iu a satisfactory man
ner. Grates to nail any Stove.
IRON COLUMNS, for churches or other build
ings, of all sizes.
BRASS CASTINGS, &c.
Ornamental Iron Fencing
FOR GRAVE YARD LOTS ;
VERANDAHS,
FOR YARDS AT RESIDENCES, AC, AC.
The PLOWS, already celebrated for their su
periority, have been still further improved, and
will always be kept on band.
Also, THRESHING MACHINES.
Sunhnrv, May 20. 1874.
FURNITURE ROOMS!
The undersigned begs leave to Inform the citi
zens of Northumberland county, that he has
opened a
FIBST CLASS FURNITURE STORE,
On .Market Street, opposite the City
Hotel, in Sunbury,
Where he keeps on band a large assortment of
Consisting in part of
Walkct Pari.oh Sets, Bureaus.
Chamber Sets, Bedsteads,
Cain Skat Chairs, Wasiistanps,
Wood Spat Chairs, Lounges,
Rocking Chairs, Mattresses,
Dining Tables, CrrnoARDs,
Extension Tables, Book Casees,
Marble Top Tables, Fanct Brackets,
KiTcnEO Furniture, Lookino Glasses,
xc, itc, &c.
He will al9o manufacture to order, ou short no
tice, any article in his line, if not in store.
He is prepared to offer superior inducements
to purchasers.
UNDERTAKING A SPECIALTY.
Call and examine his stock and prices and be
convinced.
JACOB HAUPT.
Jan. 2'-'. 1S7". 3 mo.
QAItUI AGFS, nrGCaIEK AC
H. K. FAGELY & CO.
respectfully inform the public that thev have
commenced the manufacture of
p CARRIAGES,
BUGGIES, &C, gjfe
at tho new shop recently erected by J. F. Lcrch
Corner of Fourth and Chest nnt Sts.,
SUNBURY, PA.,
and solicit a fair share of Patronage.
A ril 3-m. J. F. LERCH. Snp't.
aStsJlftiS
Furniture Ware-Rooms!
ROBERTS A IIOSTERMAX,
(Successors to B. L. RAUDENBUSn.)
Masonic Building,
WILL SELL CTIEAr, AN ENDLESS VARIETY
OF
rUIlNITTJItK
of tbe latest styles and best material.
CONSISTING OF
Parlor and Chamber Suits;
LOUNGES, TABLES, CHAIRS, STANDS.
Bedttcads of all kinds, Cupboards, SiniTs, and
in short everything usually to be found in a lirst
c!ass Furniture Store.
TJ3STIDEI?.T-A.K:i3SrG.
Special attention is given to Undertaking in nU
its branches.
Coffins and Burial Caskets
OF ALL STYLES CONSTANTLY ON II AND.
An invitation is extended to nil to come :iud
examine our stock before purchasing elsewhere.
ROBERTS fc HOSTERMAN.
Sunbury, Feb. 1J, 1875.
Mercantile.
cieP
HTlH)VlREr"
We are better prepared than ever to supply
the demand for goods in our line. We hava just
received a full stork of
Shovels, Iron,
Hoes, Steel,
Rakes, Oils,
Forks, Paints,
Pumps, Glass,
Cutlery, Yaruislies,
LEATHER BELTING,
TOOLS,
AXD GOODS SUITABLE FOR
Builders, Housekeepers,
Farmers, Blacksmiths,
Shoemakers, Cabinet Makers.
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Carpenters, Machinists,
Painters aud tho People.
Call and examine our goods.
CONLEY, HACKETT & MATEER,
Opposite Whitmer's store.
March 20, 1875. tf.
Spring & Summer Goods.
SEW! XEW!S SEHI!!
AT
Herd, Brother V Kcashollz'ft
Cheap Store,
Market Street, Nnnbury, Pa.
DRESS GOODS,
Tue Late.st Styles Asn Be-t Qcai.itt,
comprising all the novelties in fabric and shade.
Full Assortment of Notions,
which arc being sold at the lowest Cash Prices.
Also, Groceries ajtd Prcwsioxs,
pure and fresh.
Queexsware, Glassware, axd Wood
and Willow Ware,
Nicest Brands of Flour constantly on hand.
A very large
ASSORTMENT OF WALL PAPER,
both glazed and common, always on band.
BOOTS AND SHOES
FOR
MEN, WOMEN AXD CHILDREN.
HEAD Y-MADE CLOTHING,
of all sizes and or the latest styles.
FLOUR.
A constant snpplyof western white wheat Hour
a specially. c
The public are invited to call and examine our
Goods tree of charge. Our motto is ''Quick
Sales and Small Protits," and. to please all.
The highest prices will be paid for all kinds of
country produce.
By strict attention to business and keeping at
all times the most complete itock, and selling at
thelowest prices, we hope to merit a f j11 share of
patronage.
REED BROTHER & SEASHOLTZ.
Suubnry, May 21, 1H73.
Sugar,
Coffee,
Syrups,
Soices,
Canned Goods,
Queens,
Willow and
Cedar Ware.
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Salt,
Fish,
Phosphate,
Land Plaster,
Harrisburg Cider
Mills.
Maize & Schwartz,
Successors to Geo. Evans & Co.,
1108 Market Street, Philadelphia,
MERCHANT TAILORS
and
MILITARY CLOTHIERS.
Men and Roys' suits made to order in the latest
styles, of tbe best cloths and cassimcres In mar
ket, at prices suitable to the times.
Military, Band & Fire Organizations
promptly uniformed.
Samples of Cloth, with Photographs, sent
free on application.
Ours being the leading house on Military work,
we feel that we can offer inducement which can
not he attained anywhere else.
Nov. 27, IS?)
lailroafcs.
PESXSYL.TAXIA RAID ROAD.
PHILADELPHIA A ERIE E. R. DIVISION.
SUMMER TIMETABLE.
On and after Sunday, May 2Sd, 1875, the
Trains on the Philadelphia & Erie Rail Road Divi
sion will run as follows :
WESTWARD.
Fast Line leaves New York 9.25 a m
' Philadelphia, 12.55 p in
" " Baltimore, 1.20 p in
" " " Ilarrisburg, 5.00 p ra
" " nrr. at Williainsport, 8.55 p in
" " " Lock Haven, 10.20 p m
" " " Bellefotitc, 11.50 pm
Erie Mail leaves New York, 8.25 p m
" " Philadelphia, 11.55 pm
" " " Baltimore, 11.55 p ru
" " Hiirrisburir, 4.25 u 111
" " " Williainsport, 8.35 am
' " ' Lock Haven, 9.45 am
" " " Renovo, 11.05 am
" " arr.atEru, 7.50 pm
Niagara Exprets leaves Philadelphia, 7.40 a m
Baltimore, 7.:5a-iu
" " " H.rrisijurir. 10.55 a iu
" " arr. at Wiiiiamsport, 1.55 p m
I " " " Lock Haven, 3.15 p in
" " " Renovo, 4 ao p m
Elnira Mail leaves Philadelphia. 8. U0 a 111
" " Baltimore, 8.30 a m
" " Harribur, 1.25 pm
I " " nrr. at Williams-port, C.10 1 in
I " " " Loek Haven, 7.30 m
i EASTWARD
J Philad'a Express leaves Lock Haven, 0.40 p 111
j " " Wiiiiamsport, 7.55 am
" " nrr. at Harriaburir, 11.45 am
" " Ualtiniore, 0.15 p m
" " " Philadeipbia, 3.S5 p :n
" NewYoik, 0.45 pm
Day Eiprcss leaves Renovo-, 9.10 am
" ' Lock Haven. 10.25 a m
" ". ' Wil innwport, ll.S5a m
" ' nrr. at Harrifburg, 3.00 p m
" " " Philadelphia, 0.20 p in
" NewYoik, 9.15 p m
" " " Baltimore, fj.ifjm
Eric Mail leave Erie, 11.20 am
" " " Reuovo 8.25 p in
" 41 " Lock Haven, 9.45 pm
" li " Wiiliamspoi'i, 10.50 pm
" arr. at Harrisburs;, 2.25 a m
" " Baltiuiore. 7.35 am
" " " Philadelphia, 0.45 am
" " " New York, 10.10 a m
Fast Line leaves Wiiiiamsport, 12.35 a m
" arr. at narrisburg, 3 55 a m
" " M Baltimore,. 7.35 am
" Philadelphia, 7.35 am
" " " . New York, 10.25 a m
Erie Mail West, Niagara Express West.
Elmira Mail West and Day Express East make
close connection ut Northumberland with L. &
B. R. R. trains for Wilkesbarre and Scranton.
Erie Mail Wct, Niagara Express West and
lumira Man west make close coDnectiorr at
Wiiiiamsport with N. C. R. W trains north.
Erie Mall East nnd West, Niagara Express
West, Fast Line West and Day Express East
make close connection at Lock Haven with B. E.
V . R. R. trains.
Erie Mail East and West connect at Erie with
trains ou L. 8. & M. S. R. R.. at Corrv with O.
C. A A. V. R. R., at Emporium with B. N. Y.&
r. It. K., and at Onltwood with A. V. R. R.
Parlor Cars will run between PbiladelDhia and
Wiiiiamsport on Niagara Express West, Fast
Line West, Philadelphia Express East and Day
express &ast. Sleeping tJars on all niisht trains
WM. A. BALDWIN. Gen'l Sup't.
Philadelphia & Reading Railroad.
ARRANGEMENTS-OF PASSENGER
TRAINS.
Mat 3d, 1875.
Trains Leave Hekndoxas Follows: (Scsdats
i-XCEPTED.)
For Shamokiu, 10.40, 11.00 a. m. and 3.40
p. ru.
For Mt. Carniel, Ashland, Tamaqua, Pottsviilc,
Reading and Phiiadelphia, 10.40 a. m.
Tbains fob Heksdon. Leavb as Follows:
(Scsdats Excepted.)
Leave Shamokin at 8.00 a. in. 1..50 and 3.5
p. m.
Leave Philadelphia, 9.15 a. ru., Reading- 11.30
a. m., PottsviUe, 12.10 p. m., Tamaqua, 1.20 p m
Ashland, 2.35 p. m., Mt. Carmel, 3.21 p. m.
Trains Leavx Harrisbcp.o, as Follows :
For New York, 5.20, 8.10 a. m. and 2.00 7.40
p. m.
For Philadelphia, 5.20, 8.10 SU." a. m., 2.00 and
J.oO, p. m.
SfSDATS.
For New York, 5,20 a. m.
For Philadeipbia, 1.45 p. m.
Tcains for Harkisburo, Leave as Follows :
Leave New York, 9.15 n. m., 12.45 and 5.30,
7.45 p. m.
Leave Philadelphia, 9.15 a. m. 3.40 and 7.00
p. m.
Sundays.
Leave New York, 5.30 p. m.
Leave Philadelphia, 7.00 p. in.
Via Morris and Essex R. R.
J. E. WOOTTEN,
GenertU Snp't.
Reading, Pa. Nov. 13. 1874.
TlrT:ir!rv4a
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CENTRAL DRUG STORE
Q.B.CADYLLADER
Is the place to buy pure aud fresh
MEDICINES, DRUGS,
PAINTS, OILS,
GLASS, PERFUMERY,
NOTIONS, CIGARS,
TOBACCO, LIQUOR
for medicinnl purposes, and all other arti
cles usually kept in a first-class Drug Store.
Special attention paid to compounding pre
scriptions and family receipts by competent
druggists.
I am prepared to furnish In quantities to suit
purchasers and at Philadelphia prices,
CALCINED PLASTER,
PHILADELPHIA LIME,
FINISHING SAND,
PLASTERING HAIR.
Portland, Roman, Roseudale and Lehii;li
CEMENTS,
Land Plaster for Farmers, Timothy and Clover
Seeds. Also, Garden Seeds of all kinds. Aall
and get a Rural Register for 18.4.
GEO. B.CADWALLADEK.
Sunbury, Feb. C, lS74.-Iy.
Dr. C. M. Martin. Geo. W. Bloom
NEV DRUG STORE.
No. 13, South Third Street,
Clement House Mini, Miry, Fa.
DR. C. 31. MARTIN & CO,
HAVE just received a fresh lot of Pure Drugs
and Patent medicines.
We have also a full assortment of
DRESSING AND PACKET COMBS.
Hair, Tooth. Nail,Clothe,Shoe and other brnshes.
TOILET AXI FAXCY ARTICLES.
FISE EXTRACTS, POCKET BOOKS, KSIVKS, C, 4C.
REED'3 GRAND DUCHESS COLOGNE,
the s'vectest perfume in America.
I'ariNiaii'.a KiI Glove Wash.
warranted to clean perfectly the most delicate
shades without injury to the kid
All the leading preparations for the Hair,
SEGARS, TnE BEST IN MARKET,
Pure Wine and Liquors, for medical purposes,
Pbysi' ians Prescriptions and family leccipts
compounded with care.
Thankful for past favors we hope by fair deal
Ins: to receive a share of your pntronagc.
September 11. 1873.
TOY 1'OXFEC'TIOXERY STORE.
Everybody is invited to come and bny of the
handsome assortment of
TOTS AND CONFECTIONERIES
SAMUEL P. NEVIN'S STORE,
in frame bnildine, adjoining Moore Dissingcr'a
building, THIRD STREET, SUNBURY, PA.
Jusi opened a fresh supply of Confectioneries of
every description.
TOYS OF ALL- KIXI
constantly on hand. The best RAISINS, FIGS,
CURRANTS & DRIED FRUIT.
PURE RIO COFFEE, TEA & SPICES,
fresh Bread, Buns & Cakes, every morning
FANCT CAKES, BISCUITS, CRACKERS, &c.
ORAXGERS, LEMOXS,
FRESH FISn EVERY DAY
will be sold at the lowst rates. The best ot
Aibemarl Shad will be delivered at the residence
of purchasers in any part of the town.
Call and see the excellent assortment of goods
nnd ascertain prices.
griraltnral.
Weeds as Water PrRiriERS. Mr. 3. J.
Mechl writes as follows to the London Agricvl
tnrdl Gazette : Into my pond rnns stream of
twenty-flve gallons per minute of pore water
from a drain which I cut twelve feet deep some
thirty odd years ago. Weeds will grow and
thrive in this pond, and we have annually to
rake out large quantities of tbem. They look
very beautiful as they grow 10 the pellucid wav
ier, which is nsed for household purposes. Said
a visitor to tue one day. "If you had a pair of
swaus your pond would be free of weeds so a
kind friend presented me with a pair, and very
soon they cleared Ihe pond, pulling the weeds np
by tbe roots and feeding on tbein. My family
were deligiited with the graceful swans and the
removal of the weedy obstructions to boating ;
but although the pond was free of weeds, the
water was uo longer pure and pellucid, but
iiio.-t decidedly muddy in taste, and when ths
6leain issued from the kettle, the smell of mud
was unmistakable. We'i, no one thought it
could be the swans, but at last 1 came to tbe con
clusion, aud, despite .family and other remon
strances, returned them to the original owner.
Alter a short perioJ the weeds reappeared, and,
as they increased in bulk, the water gradually
assumed its peilucidity aud purity, aud ''Richard
was himself again." What the weeds do forthe
water aud its occupants ths laud vegetation does
for the air ; meu, auiinuls, ajid other living crea-
turearpuisou it, wuile vegetation absorbs the in
jurious gases, aud reran verts them into whole
some food and fuel for man and beast, filling
the atmosphere with that precious oxygen with
out which men and animals aud other living
creatures could no iouger exist. So it is in the
vast ocean, whose living oecupauts and vegeta
tion probably exceed iu nuuutity that which is on
land. We owe to the river vegetation much of
the purity of water. It is the excess of impuri
ties from our towns which are beyond its powers
ol appropriation.
California, which wants to do everything
that can be done, now proposes to manufacture
of condensed milk, large quantities of which are
said to be demanded by the Japan and China
maiket. And she will do it and make money at
it. She will find, too. If it has not already been
done, that farming is belter than mining ; that
its benellts are far more diffused ; aud tbat this
will always show itself in the number and ap
pearance of the towns and the general aspects
of tbe dwellings and populace.
Jcst now farmers and dairymen generally
will lose nothing by extra care in their surround
ings. Their own drinkiug water should be pure.
Wells should be far away from and drainages
which might injure the quality of tlw' water.
All bad Smells should be corrected, and above
all it is well to remember that the same causes '
which operate against human health, affect more
or less animal life also ; and that good food and
and good water are as profitable for stock, and
cleanly habits as necessary for daries, as among
men, or in our domestic affairs.
Frcit CrLTtRB at the Socth. Fruit cul
ture in the South appears to be assuming a
prominent position among the new enterprises of
that section. The Memphis Daily Appeal says
that city has realized considerable profit by ship
ping fruit North, aud millions of dollars have
been received by the South through this trade
during the past four months. It says tbe time
is near at hand when the North will be furnished
beCsje tbeir own ripens, with all tbe varieties of
fruits and vegetables.
The South begins to appreciate its own vast
resources, and the people are Icaruiag how to
nltilize Ihew.
Bkoom-cosn should be "broken down" as soon
as the seeds have arrived at lull size. By this
precaution you will have straight brush, and it
wil! be easier gathered. The seed make splendid
chicken leea ; also, when ground, is a valaaole
leed for hogs.
HOUSEHOLD.
Tomato Figs. Among the new articles capa
ble of beios utilized and converted Into money
on the farm, nothing to us looks more plausible
than the making of tomato figs. The taste of
tomato, whether s natural or acquired one, is
universally popular and there is hardly a vege
table which the public demand has required to
be cooked and prepared too, iu such a ereat
variety of ways, as tomatoes, and which retains
so readily its peculiar flavor.
The time will probably come when large fields
of them will be cuflivated expressly for convert
ing into Ucs, which we consider far preferable to
common figs. They retain the lomuto taste,
keep as well as others, and could as readily be
exported or shipped long distances. Lare dry
ing apparatus ruuet of course be constructed for
the wholesale &z buMnea?, and other arrange
ments to correspond ; bat we predict that those
who first go into ll will make a great deal of
money. The tomato vine produces enormously,
and the business seems much more plausible
than tbe "hand cheese'' would have appeared to
ns, and which is now so great a success.
The following is tbe recipe for making tomato
figs, which we have known tried with the best
results :
'Collect a lot of ripe tomatoes about one inch
ia diameter, ssin and stew them in the- usual
manner ; when done lay them on dishes, flatten
them slightly, and spread' over them a light
layer of pulverized white or best brown sugar ;
expose them to a summer's sun, or place them
In a drying house ; when a dry as fresh figs,
pack In old fig nr -email boxes, with sugar be
tween each layer. If properly managed the dif
ference cannot be detected from the veritable
article.
Modifications may be made by further experi
ence ; but tbe process is very simple, and thev
could probably be put on the market and yield a
good profit at half the price of Smyrna figs and
are so much better, tbat the latter would to a
greater extent be superseded. Practical Farmer.
Bakixo Ham. Most people boil ham. It Is
much better baked, if baked right. Soak for as
hour in clean water and wipe dry. Next spread
it all over with thin butter, and then put it in a
deep dish, with sticks under it. to keep it out of
the gravy. When it is fully done, take off the
the skin and matters crusted on the flesh side
and set it away to cool.
Pesstroial and Potash. If mosquitoes or
other blood-suckers Infest our sleeping rooms at 1
night, we nncork a bottle of the oil of penny
royal, and these animals leave in great haste,
nor will they return so long as the air in the
room is loaded with the fumes of that aromatic
herb. If rats enter tbe cellar, a little powdered
potash, thrown in their holes or" mixed 9)ih
meal and scattered lu their runaways, never fails
to drive them away. Cayenne pepper will keep
the buttery and storeroom free from ants and
cockroaches. If a mouse makes an entrance into
auy part of your dwellings, saturate a rag with
cayenn?, In solution, and stuff it into tbe hole,
which can then be repaired with either wood or
mortar. No rat or mouse will eat that rag for
the purpose of opening communication with a
depot of supplies. Scientific American.
Vasitt Cakes. Three eggs, halfs a lea-
spoon fui salt, and flour enough to make a stiff
dough. Roll the thickness of a knife-blade, and
fry-fti lard.
Editor's Cake. One teaenpful of sugar, oue
egg, beat the egg and sugar together till light,
one teacupful of sour cream, one teaapoonful of
soda, nutmeg and cinnamon to suit the taste.
This makes a splendid cake.
Easter Cake. Take two and a half pounds
of flours, two pounds ot currants, two ponnds of
butter, half a pound of moist sugar, half an
onnce of pounded spice, four yolks and two
whites of eggs, a tablespoonful of yeast, aud a
little warm water ; mix all together, and put it
before the fire to rise for about an hour. Then
make into cakes about half an inch thick or a
little more, and the size jot a pudding plate.
Bake them not too quickly.
Pie Crust. An infallible rule to prevent pie
crnst being soggy or lardy, is to add a little
cream of tartar to the flour. Cat your crnst half
an inch larger than the plate ; pinch tho crust
around the edge, put it into the oven a few
minutes, keep watch of it, and as soon as It
rises take it out and slip a knife very carefully
between the crnst and plate, to let to air out ;
then fill your crust and return to the oven, bake
until done, and yonr pie crnst will not break
away.