A TALE-
t et oss or roi'K.
About 4 o'clcxfk. one cold, stormy
cveniup ia the latter pwt of Novem
ber ol tbe year 1S51 n ged travel
ler, Lia-bair and beard whitened with
tbe frosts of many winters, appeared
on the brow of Parson's hill, which
overlooks tbe romantic little tillage
of Somerset. His beard was covered
with icicles; hishandswere blae with
excessive cold, while his toes peeped
out from innocent-looVinjr boles in his
boots, offering a mute but touching
appeal for protection from the biting
frosts. A sign rose unoiaaen irom
his breast and a tear coursed slowly
down bis weather beaten cbeek as he
gared oa the village at his fccL
From the chimneys on either side
of the street the smoke rose in
graceful wreaths, while tbe savory
odor of roast turkey, duck and the
many other good things that grace
tbe ThaDksgiv"ng tables of thrifty
Pennsylvania housewives was wafV
ted to the air.
Resuming his pack, which contain
ed his little all, which be had flung
down when be first obtained a view
of tbe town, the traveller descended
the bill
"Could rau irive an old man a bit
of bread and a cup of water?" be
akrd t tliA first tavern eland be
reached. '
Tbe landlord, in no enviable frame
of mind, replied gruffly, "We don't
feed bectrara here. Get out of this
before I have the hostler kick you
out."
"May you never know what it is
to suffer from cold and hunger as 1
have," replied the old man as he
closed tbe door and wearily dragged
bis limbs toward a more distant
hostelry.
"I wish I bad let the old man
stay," mused the landlord as be sat
behind tLe bar-roo.n stove, smoking
bis pipe and taking an occasional sip
from a boul of hot punch by bis side.
' "Int what riffht Lava people to beg
anyhow? I'd a good deal rather
starve," and with this consoling re
Cection ho resumed his pipe, puffing
out huge volumes of black smoke till
the room was fairly clouded.
At tbe next house the traveller
made tbe same request and was met
by a similar refusal. Two such re
fusals were enough for the haughty
spirit that lurked beneath that coat cf
homespun, and he passed on through
and out of the town without glanc
ine either to the right or left.
On tbe bridge which crosses the
cr' k east of town be was met by
good old Doctor B. Seated in bis
comfortable sleigh, with his buffalo
robes drawn tightl around him,
and holding the reins loosely over
Lis prancing horses, the Doctor look
ed what be was, one of the kindest
and best of men. Catching sight of
the stranger be checked his boises,
while Lis cheery voice called out :
"How now old friend, which way
go you on this cold day? Jump in
to my sled and go borne with me.
You are right welcome to a share of
our Thanksgiving dinner. There is
room at our table for one more."
The last sentence came in a lower
tone than the rest of the Doctor's
greeting. As be said it a spasm of
pain shot across his face, remember
ing the one who had filled that
place but a few years belore. A
dear son, who at his countrv'g jgftrganies. Verily, the Palais Royal is
Iiaa donned bcr uniform and march
ed forth to do bali.V'jn bcr cause.
'C'B Liia"had come to the old
Yomestead but once, a short letter
from a soldier friend:
"Ned was shot through tbe breast
at Monterev, be died a few hours
afterwards. When we found him
be was almost dead, but rallied suf
ficiently to speak; bis last words
were, tell mother I did my duty.'
We buried him and many another
brave fellow on the field where he
fell." Then followed a eulogy on tbe
good qualities of tbe dead ; bow on
loDg march be bad shared bis last
ration with a friend; how on one sul
try mght he had relieved a poor, sfck
comrade from picket duty at tbe most
4iangcrou8 point or the line. It was
a fitting tribute, and such a one as onl v
a brave man can pay to tbe memo
ry 61 another, and from whom should
it come if not from Earl Davis, be
who bad been XedV trustiest friend
and companion in arms. Tbe mother,
almost heartbroken, with what little
patience she could command, anxious
ly awaited tho summons for her to
join her soldier boy in his heavenly
home.
I he traveller hesitated a moment
and made a step toward the sleigh,
looking with longingeyes at the warm
buffalo robcs. but (baking bis bead he
thanked tbe Doctor for his kindness to
an old man and proceeded painfully
on bis journey. As be reared tbe
brow of the hill on the pike that over
looks town, he turned once to raze
on tbe scene. In front of bim lav
tbe village. Tbe merry laneh of
tbe joyous children made music to
tbe rhythm of their skates as they
glided twiftly from side to side. On
an eminence overlooking tbe rest of
the town 6tood the Court House,
while tbe white marble shafts that
appeared in the back ground marked
tbe last resting places of many of
ber once useful citizens. Here and
there a church shot its spire beaven-
ward as though anxious to bridge the
chasm between this and a better
world. A spirit of peace and quie
tude, like a heavenly benediction,
brooded over the landscape. The
memories of the olden timecrowding
tbick and fast on tbe old nan's mind
found vent in words.
a. a ..
Ana wis is somerset; in yon
meadow beneath tbe bill were spent
many nappy hours of childhood.
Yonder, above the bend in the creek
'we fished and swam ; manv
and many a time have I slid down
that hiil; tbe church yard there holds
all that is earthly of a kind father
and loving mother. To-day have I
been turned rntblesslr from tbe door
of my own son's bouse. May heaven
grant that be may never know who
be Las this day set adrift. Casting
one long, sorrowful look over the
peaceful scene be trudged mournfully
forward. From the next hill he ob
tained a view of the Poor House,
and a rush of bitter memories came
orerLim aa be thought that there he
was destined to spend the remainder
of bis days. '
Do what he may, burly Max.
Mayhan could not rid bis memory of
we oia tteggar he bad treated so
ruffly. Something in tbe face haunt
ed mm; r nadan indisticet recollec-
t;n nfk.rm... : ..-i. . i t. . ,
ik;ui ii-iuaiiuu in me long ago.
For ao hour or two impatiently be
paced tbe bar room floor. Calling
the" hostler, he ordered bira to hitch
tb bay horse to tbe jumper and bring
bim to the door. '
."111 be back for dinner Kate," be
railed to bis little wife, as be leaped
into tbe bleigh and was off.
,A.bout tw miles from tbe village
Le fuBd tbe form of tho traveller
lying in the middle of tbe road ap
parently lifeless. Taking the body
up tenderly as though it wore an in-
fant, Max deposited it in t'ie sleigh
and drove rappidly home, stopping
just long enough at Doitor B'. to
tell hist bis services were needod im
mediately. In a large room in the hotel, on the
bed lay the traveller, a bright fire
was burning in tbe grate, whose glim
merings made fantastic figures on
the walL At the bead of the bed
stood the Doctor, while tbe landlord
and bis wife sat by the lire convers
ing in low tones.
"Where am I ? what has happen
ed?" a?k.d tbe thoroughly bewilder
ei old man.
"Safe father, and in ray bouse
Tbe letter in your pocket explaice
all," replied Max approaching tb
bed.
Thank God Thank God!I" re
nlied the traveller, to which all an
swered "Amen."
The PIJ Brtl.
A writer in tbe Figaro, speaking
f tbe Piiais Royal, Pans, says
"ivi.ar u-ondfirful nlaee it is res
taurant, shops and cafe, all rolled
into one : a place here one may buy
almost any sort or article ae t ans,
as tbe cheap knick-knacks are called,
or mav tret a dinner at tbe most ex
pensive rate. Tbe ground Coors are
reserved for shops for tbe sale o
articles of all srts. from tbe most
expensive specimens of Paris jewel
rv to the cheapest of Lowtbrr Ar
cade - knick-knacks. In one of tbe
ttimlnn-a one sees the wonderful
clock, tbe clock which is made entire
ly of glass and which is perfectly
transparent, which hangs suspended
by a string in the middle of the win
dow, and in which the apparently
entire absence of works causes us
astonishment as to now it keeps 6uch
perfect time. The mechanism can
not well be in tbe diminutive pendu
mm and the riddle is onlv solved to
purchasers. In another window we
up fh nmst temrtinir assortment of
jewelry none very cheap, and all
marked 'Or' or 'Argent.' l'cruaps
next door we find marked 'Imitation,'
and apparently tbe self same articles
are marked at a tenth of the price.
Tbe Talais Royal 'Imitation' is
world-renowned. The first floor of
every house in tbe Palais Royal is
devoted to a restaurant. Here, at
prices ranging from two francs t-) four
francs, one may obtain a dinner
which even a British epicure would
find too sufficient. Soup, fisb, poul
trv, entrees, knick-knacks, vegeta
bles (a separate course), cheese, and
dessert, with a bottle of wine, for;
one and eigbtpence. The price is
ridiculous. Rut if j-ou wait there for
a couple of hours, you will be aston
ished bow many people avail them
selves of this cheap way of dining,
and will make a shrewd iruess that
t pay 8 the proprietors bet' or to take
a small proQt from a number than a
large one from a few. In the court
yard there is a cafe, where, smoking
a cigar and sipping a j. elite tasse of
cafe noire, with a dish of brandy
perhaps, we may sit and listen to the
strains of one of the bands of the
Line, which play's here at intervals
throughout the summer months. At
the cafe, too, when you sit down
without a word, the garcon will, see
ing that you are English, bring you
the morning's Times or Telegraph,
nailed to little sticks of wood.iu
order that inte.tjgecTrtatorb" 'may
not bo-allowed to try their little
a wonderful place."
Hww fen Changed Her Hind.
The Troy lT7it7 of Tuesday relates
the following: "For the past two
Tears or more a youriir French shoe
maker, who resides on Second street,
near Jackson, has been keeping com
pany with a French girl, whose fath
er is a boss carpenter, residing on
First street, near Jackson. The
young man proposed matrimony to
the girl, but as her parents objected
on account of the young man baving
no money, she also declined the pro
position. Tbe young man, becoming
disheartened, left for Canada to seek
bis fortune, but as luck did not smile
on bim, after three weeks' absence
he returned to this city and again
called on tbe girl. He was met with
a cold reception, but it was no dis
appointment to bim. He, however,
got up courage enough to propose a
second time, and to his great sur
prise the girl suddenly changed ber
mind and consented. Tbe time for
tbe nuptial ceremony was fixed for
one night last week. At the time
appointed the groom, bridesmaid, and
groomsman made their appearance,
and were soon met by the expected
bride. The four then started for the
French church, where the ceremony
was to be performed. When they
arrived at the church tbe girl refused
to enter and have the ceremony per
formed. She aid she loved her in
tended, but as her parents were op
posed to tbe union she would not do
an act which was contrary to their
wishes. Tbe intended husband be
came indignant when he beard this,
and demanded the presents, (consist
ing of jewelry, Ac.,) which be had
given her. The girl complied with
bis request for the jewelry, and band
ed over tbe presents. The party
then separated and left for their
homes."
Book.
Of how many books which are pub
lished can it be said that they will
add to the knowledge of any human
being, or even that they have been
written with the object of producing
such a result ? A certain number of
volumes, doubtless, are issued every
year which profess to be "6erious
reading," but all that is really meant
by this is that tbey are not novels.
But, far from baving been composed
with a desire to writ a more or less
exhaustive monograph on the sub
ject of which they profess to treat,
tbey are for tbe most part put togetb
er with the deliberate intention of
making them palatable to tbe "gen
eral public." 1 bus they teach, not
what ought to be taught, but what
tbe writer thinks the reader will con
sent to be taught With this end in
view, histories are made "diverting,"
biographies scandalous, travels sen
sationai : ana me autbor who re
fuses to spice Lis dish for the jaded
palate of tbe multitude has usually
tbe satisfaction of finding that it re
mains untasted. If we turn to what
are called religion, philosophy .and
science, we find a very Bable of eas,
amid which one set of readers grow
hopelessly confused, another arrive
at the conclusion that there are mat-
lcro wvoua tueir unaerstanaing ana
... t J . l i
i -
concern, while a third set fancy
that tbey must know all other sub
jects respecting which so much has
been written, whereas ia reality,
they know just nothing at alL In
fact, it is rather by thinking than by
reading that any opinion deserving
of consideration it to be bad upon
such weighty matters. Temple Bar.
Girls, as you value your lives don't
get up and get breakfast in tbe morn
ings. A young lady attempted it
one day last week and was burned
todeatb. Show this to your mamma.1
A Doubter.
l here was a man who lived 10
Cass count. Geonria. manr years
ago, who bad once been ia the tate
Legislature, and never neglected an
opportunity to emphasize tbe fact.
He was a perfect infidel as to new
discoveries and new sciences, eiug
perfectly f-atisficd that if tbe world
shouM hajtpen to turn over, tbe water
would epill ont of bis well, and only
giv i.i to steam cars by slow dU-gm-.
Cut all the viala of bis can
tempt were poured out upon tbe idea
of a tciegrapband he was wnt to
say that nobody need ti try to come
"tbe green" over him in that way,
for he bad been in tbe legislature,
FinuIIy the State road was built,
and one fine day workmen began to
put up telegraph posts right in front
of the house, and also to stretch wire.
His exultant nrigbbors thought tbey
had bim on that occasion, and taid:
"Well, old fellow, whst do you
think of the telegraph now r
H in rn!ii!i!ttelv cornered, but
iti1 crfltliP f)rawi!i'' himself no an
nth tuller, be said :
"Gentlemen, when I LiJ the b':ir
f bciujr ia tbe Legi.-Umre, I give
this subject my vrry attentive con
fiiferiili n aud I Said thrn. US 1 M'V
dow, that it may do ftr letters and
small bundles, but it will never take
a cotton bale, tievcr !''
TheVtlnccf Time.
We shall have come down to tbe
time when wo have but ten days left,
then nine days, then eight days, then
seven days, then six days, five days,
four days, three days, two days, one
dav. Then hours: three hours, two
hours, one hour. Then only minutes
eft: five minutes, four minutes, three
minutes, two minutes, one mmute.
Then only seconds left: three sec
onds, two seconds, one second!
Gone! The chapter of life ended I
The book closed ! Tbe pulse at rest !
Tbe feet through with journey ! Tbe
ands closed from all work! .No
word on tbe lip. Xo breath on the
nostrils. Hair combed to lie undi-
shevelled bv any human hands. The
muscles still. The nerves still. Tbe
ungs still. Tbo tongue still. All
still. You might put the stethoscope
tbe breast and hear no sound.
You might put a speaking trumpet to
tbe ear, but you could not break the
deafness. o motion. Xo throb.
No life. Still ! Still !
Hind KeiMlinB".
The professors of Yale College,
New Haven, Conn , have lately been
entertained by the performances of
R. Brown, the mind reader. Tbe
learned professors indulged in hiding
coins, pencils, cards, etc., in books,
corners, and drawers. Brown was
then placed en rapiwrt with the
ider, that is, be took the band of the
person who hid the article, or took
hold ot a lino held by that pcrsoa.
Brown, although blindfolded, would
lead the individual to the exact spot,
and find tbe article. Professor
Thacher purposely imagined a pain
located under bis nose. Brown im
mediately placed bis finger in the
precise spot. Prolessor March im
agined a particuat'word, wrote it on
pane", ami-ave it to another person.
I BrrWn spelled it out ot once by point
ing to the respective letters in an
alphabet written on a blackboard.
The venerable ex-President Woolsey
concealed a coin under some books,
but bis mind was probably bazy, for
Brown could not quite find it, though
bo came near the spot. But when
put en rapport with a younger man,
Professor Vhitney Brown immedi
ately found tbe coin. Professor
Brewer placed a tape measure in a
distant apartment; Brown promptly
went, blindfolded, to tbe place and
found tbe article. Professor Fither
gave a pencil to Professor Johnson,
who gave it to Professor Tbacber,
who concealed tbe article. Brown
led the latter directly to the spot, and
found the pencil. Professor Lyman
held a paper on which words were
written by Professor Fisher, and,
blindfolded, Brown spcllei the words
without difficulty! Having witness
ed so many ot these curious experi
ments, it is to be hoped that the
learned Prefessors of Yale will be
able to explain bow they are done.
The Potato Crop.
The advent of the potato beetle
into the Middle States tbe past sea
son was tbe signal for an extended
planting of tbe tuber in the Eastern
and those of the "Western States
where it had run its course and
taken a final departure. The con
sequence has been that the greatest
quantity of Irish potatoes are to be
seen on the cars of the Eevcrsl rail
road lines, as also along the wharves.
Alluding to the Irish famine, occa
sioned by the loss of the potato crop,
tbe Germantown Telegraph says
that a similar event could hardly oc
cur now, in consequence of tie diffu
sion of agricultural literature at
present, so different from what was
the case then. This is illustrated iu
the history of the Colorado potato
beetle, and the prospect of the crop
to-day. Thousands and thotatnds
of bushels of potatoes have been de
stroyed, or at least would have been
raised, that were not, solely on ac
count of tbe existence of this insect
plague ; and yet the price of potatoes
has not materially increased during
the past twenty years. As trouble
originates it ia made known and' dis
cussed by the agricultural press, its
cause and cure exposed, and large
quantities planted in the place of
those likely to be destroyed. In this
way the equilibrium is maintained,
prices kept at near uniform standard,
and absolute want kept away.
Early in the spring we forsaw the
certain advent of this beetle and call
ed attention to its approach, and in
order to enable tbe planter to dis
cern it on its making its appearance,
we gave an exact description and
drawing of the ins?ct, and tbe reme
dies for it. It required some labor
and perseverance to successful com
bat tbe enemy, but those ho were
determined to save their crops under
went that labor, and were enabled to
preserve their plantings ; those who
either passed it over or failed to avail
themselves of the remedies offered,
have suffered almost a total loss, and
will probably find the bugs in in
creased numbers next year.
Ta Xkt CattiBga Grew.
A correspondent of the Wentern
farmer says :
"I used to have a great deal of
trouble to make currant aod goose
berry cottings or slips grow, until 1
tried the following plan : I boiled
some potatoes until tbey were very
nearly done and then stuck one on
each slip and put it in tbe ground.
Every slip sprouted and grew well
ai' summer, witn one or two ex
ceptions, lbe idea of putting the
boiled potatoes to the end of cut
tings, was to furnish and keep mois
ture for them to grow until the roots
become large enough to gather Ibis
moisture and substance from tbe
eoil.'
T lad arc IIrea LI Dwws.
I fnrpa ri.i nnt need to be down in
order to rest and sleep as most ani
maid Hi Rti!! it seema bard when
anv circumstance prevents them when
otherwise tbey might be inclined
Turned into th field for the nigh
macv probably tbe majority o
horses will not lie dowa all night, nn-
len it b) to roll ; and ia the field by
Hit hnur often it happens that one
mav approach a borse, especially an
n1l fini stun diTMr under a tree aad
cfrt?A him nut of a sound nan. Few
wva '
1 fie down m a mud sta.i
for several days if their feet are
sound. The habit of not lyuitf
then natural'y acquired. If for any
rensxn the borse has ever suffereo
frmn Ivi&flT down ia too narrow
stall, if be has ever crottea bis head
imfWihe mancer. if he has been
"cast" by accident ia any way, aud
this habit becoming second i;ature,
it need give tbe owner no special
e .luiiude su Ion? aa the b.jrse u
sound in every particular.
It is euiiiiih.ulv regarded ai ou-
de ice .f KU'kiieMi if a .borse is not
uvit-vi.i ked and wbut-tf fetl are
bave been souud is i.iuod uy a i
er-
son fiiteriu tee ftaule at ativMsuie
of tbe day or night to be lyiugdown.
Mr. llorue a veteriuary surgeou,
if Wisconsin, says:
"There is uo better way to c-mx
a horse to lie down than a good,
clean, dry bed iu a clean, airy loose
box. I have had horses which would
not on any account go even if forced,
into a stall where they had suffered,
but would go immediately and cheer
fully into any other ordinary stall.
Any practical veterinarian knows
how often horses otherwise quiet and
obedient refuse to approach bis infir
mary, and even the sound of bis
(tbe doctor's) yoke will produce
quite a nervous trepidation in an
animal upon which he has operated,
evidently causing tbe animal paiu
and suffering. We very much un
derrate the capacity of our noble do
mestic animals to appreciate a kind
ness or to resent a wrong. This is
moro often manifested by tho noble
and faithful horse or dor.
A change of place will often give
encouragement to a horse and he will
lie down, although having persistent
ly stood up in bis accustomed stall,
from having received an injury there, !
or from its much resembling the
place of former suffering. Ido not
claim this is the only cause, for I
have known horses for many years
that would not lie down anywhere,
and which had never bad the above,
cause for this refusal. Again I re
peat, a clean, loose box is the best
to bring about a change in the horse's
habits. ,
Kbeep and Does.
The keeping of sheep here is sadly
interfered with by dogs, How to
avoid such a risk seems to be an un
answerable question. Overhearing
country lady remark that doirs
only attack and kill sheep in tbe
night-time, induces me to ask of you,
or through your columns, of those
who have had experience, if such is
the case. Does daylight stem to
have such an effect on the sneaking
destructive "varmints" as to deter
them from following their blood
thirsty propensities? If so, I think I
can manage a flock of twelve or fif
teen by driving them under shelter
every night, providing tbey will tol
erate tbe confinement.
It is very seldom that a dog
attacks sheep in tbe daytime ; a pup
py will occasionally do it. Housing
tbe flock at night will likely prove
a protection. In localities where
many sheep tire kept, if a sheep is
killed in pasture, a few pieces of the
flesh well seasoned with strychnine,
and scattered around the field, has
proved a permaoeut remedy. Sheep
will tolerate yarding at night, thriv
ing fully as well as if left in the pas
tures. I'otuwold Sneep.
C. K. Ward, an extensive breeder
of sheep in New York State, gives
the following as his experience with
the Cotswold :
"I am so frequently inquired of
with regard to my experience with
Cotswold sheep, that 1 am induced
to cive it in brief for the benefit of
the readers of your paper. In com
pany with my son, Franlt D. WarJ,
1 began with them in a small way,
some five years since. Our flock
now consists of about 300. We hav?
from twenty to twentv-five first-class
icrported Cotswolds and their descend'
ants, with a few thoroughbreds from
some of the best flocks of Canada.
The balance are high grades. We
have kept tbem in lots of fifty to one
hundred, summer and winter, with
out any inconvenience. They are
very hardy, aud as free from dis
ease as Merinos, and on some ac
counts are more so, as they never
have tbe foot disease."
"They fatten much more readily
than hoe wool sheep, the same
amount of feed will produce more
pounds of mutton and wool than in a
Meriuo sheep. They feed and
mature much younger, and wbeu
mature, weigh about 200 pounds.
We have frequently bad ewes, twen
ty months old, weigh this. W e have
now full-grown sheep that weih 250
to 4UV pounds, ineir mutton is
worth in market one to two cents
per pound more than that of fine-wool
sheep."
"Our thoroughbred sheep shear
ten to tweuty pou ids, and tbe grades
six to ten pounds. We have sold
our wool from five to fifteen cents
per pound .above the. price of fine
wool. Have sold it tbe present year
for fifty cents, when fine wool wa8
worth in this market forty cents."
"The ewes are good mothers. Last
year we raised about ten per cent.
more lambs than we had ewes. Tbe
present season we are raising ninety
lambs from the same number of ewes.
Our lambs from three to four
months old weigh seventy-five to
ninety pounds. Our experience with
tbem ia quite satisfactory. Whether
tbey are more profitable than other
sheep every farmer must decide for
himself."
Ta Iteatrsy Iaae4ta.
An exchange says an application
of hot alum water will destroy red
and black ants, cockroaches, spiders,
chinch bugs, and all the crawling
pests that infest our bouses in warm
weather. Take two pounds of alum
and dissolve it in three or four
quarts of boiling water; let it stand
on tbe stove till tbe alum is all melt
ed, then apply while hot with a brush
to every joint and crevice where you
suspect there uiuy be vermin. A
continuous chalk mark, half an inch
in width, around a sugar box or bar
rel wH keep ants out, as tbey cannot
creep over it. Travelers are recom
mended to carry in their satchels
powdered alum or borax, and scatter
it over and under their pillows, if
they fear nocturnal visitors.
"I say. Bill, John i a fellow of
great spirit, isn't he ?" "What John ?"
"Why Demijohn."
Miscellaneous.
C.&G
Hare now opened
A Large and Complete Assortment of
tiovds for
Fall and Winter Wear.
. Tbe; hire a complete awortmeat ot
IrfuIicM' Furs,
Dress Goods,
Felt Skirls,
I loop Skirts,
ISiistles,'
3 loves,
Sli K
HJ1!I
t j
And Felt Over Shoes.
MEN AND BOYS'
Clothing.
Boots and Shoes,
HATS AND CAPS,
GLOVES, 5cC.
Underclothing for Men and Women
A Urge attortment ot
HARDWARE
QUEENSYVARE,
Carpets, Oil Cloths, &e.
A large itoclc of tine nrt coarse
SAL
T
15 tlie ISarrel r nek
Price3 as Low as Possib'p.
C. & 0. HOLDERBAIDI,
Somerset, Pa.
Oct. SO.
c
HEAP SIDE GROCERY.
Just received at tbe
Gheapside Grocery
A New Stock ot Goods,
NOTIONS
GROCERIES,
FLOUR,
BACON,
FISH,
SUGAR,
SYRUPS,
MOLASSES,
TEAS,
COFFEE.
DRIED aod CANNED FRUITS,
ScC, ScC, 5cC.
Of tlioWt quality, nd will be M at the vcrj
lowest cash prices. Call and see our stuck,
Opposite Somerset House,
SOMERSET, DP .A..
F. K. Colta Mo.
aprtl 8
Cook & Beerits'
FAMILY GROCERY
Flour and Feed
ST.OBE.
We wouM most rrspeet fully announce to oct
(rienilt aod the publ le irrneraliY. la the town and
Tlclmtr of Somerset, that we bare opened eutln
clnitjr of S
ii hi isUire oo
MAIN CROSS STREET,
And in addition to o mil line of the best
Confectioneries. Notions,,
Tobaccos, Cigars, Ac.,
We will endeavor, at all times, to ropjilr our cus-
WUMVT9 HUN LliV
BEST QUALITY.OP
FAMILY FLOUR,
CORN-MEAL,
OATS, SHELLED CORN,
OATS CORN CHOP,
II R A N, MIDDLINGS,
Anu eTertliing parUialng to the Feed Depart,
LOWEST POSSIBLE PRICES.
FOK
CASH ONLY.
Also, a well selected stock at
Glassware: Stoneware, Woodenware, Brushes
ai kinds, and
STATIONERY
Which we will sell as cheap as the cheapest.
Please eall, examine our goods of all kiodf, aad
be atlsned troin your own judgment.
Don't forget w here we stay
On MAIN CROSS Street, Somcrsot, Ta.
Oct. . 1874. ,
CLAIH AND PATENT AGENCY.
TH3 OLDEST IU THE STATE.
W.C. BERIXGEB, Hallcitor
IHSmlU-nnldSireet, PITTSBUKOH, PA.
Pa ten is procured. Pension. Bounty, Ac. Prie
Money collected. ApplieaUuns by mail attended
ti if mfeia la Mnim.
o chance unless successful.
SCi23
ALLEGIIEXY CITY STAIE BUILDING A
WOOD TURNING SHOP.
V.,!l R.lnafov B.fl. W,K i..ll. ....
and bolted ready to haiur, furnished on short Bo.
tica. WM. PEOPLES, Our. Webster street and
Graham allev. -
Inquire of C. O. BASSETT. arent for Somerset
and vicinity. Juyl
Halderoanm
New Advertisements.
FRANK T.
DEALER IN
PIANO
SOMERSET, IFPJL.
Kranich, Bach & Go, Chickering,
IIARDMAN, BRADBURY
Decker Bros. Pianoes,
SIMMONS & CLOUGH,
Esty Mason & Hamlin, Smith's American,
Taylor & Farlay,
Eureka Grand
Some oftlio Instruments Have
SEVENTY-TWO FIRST PREMIUMS,
Beside the GOLD MEDAL AT THE
pronounced by tLe Orst musical talent, seminaries, the press, etc., the
BEST INSTRUMENTS MADE.
Prices are reasonable, and terms aa easy as consistent with thorough work
manship. All Jnstniments Warranter! from Fivn fnTfifi Voara
SEND FOR CIRCULARS.
Instruments Sold on Moderate Monthly Installments.
IlllXK T. I'AIXTER,
May, 13, '74,
Mcelroy &
54 Wood St., -
-WHOLKSALI
OFFER THEIR STOCK OF
DRY GOODS AND NOTIONS
FOR AUTUMN AT VERY LOW PRICES.
September 15th, 1874. 8eP2i
JOHN F. BLYMYER,
DEALER IN ,
Hardware, Iron, Nails, Glass, Paints,
OILS, &C, &C.
The following is a partial l'.st of roods in Stock: Cirpentcr'a Tools,
Planes, Saws, Hatchets, Hammers, Chisels, Tlane Iron.". dzes, &c., Black
smith's Goods, Bellows, Anvils, Vices, Files, Hammers, &e Saddlery
Hardware, Tab Trees, Gig Saddles, Hames, Buckles, Kings, Bits and Tools.
Table Knives and Forks, Pocket Knives, Scissors, Spoons and Razors, tlie
largest stock in Somerset County. Painter's Goods, a full stock. White
Lead, Colored Paints for inside and outside painting1, Pamtsm oil, all colors,
Varnish, Turpentine, Flaxseed Oil,
&c. inuow Glass of all isizes and glass cut to any shape, lbe best Coal
Oil always on hand. Our stock of Coal Oil Lamps is large and comprises
very elegant styles. Ditston's Circular, Mdey and Cross Cut Saws. Mill
Saw Files of thelst quality. Porcelain-lined Kettles. Handles of all kinds.
SIIOVIZsLtt. SPADES, RAICHS,
Mattocks, Grub Hues, Picks, Scythes, Sneaths, Sledges, Mason Hammers,
Cast Steel, Step Ladders, Carriage and Tire Bolts of all sizes. Loooking
Glasses, Wash Boards, Clothes Wringers, Meal Sitves, Door Mats, Baskets,
Tubs, Wooden BtK-keis, Twine, Rope all sizes, Hay Pulleys, Butter Prints,
Mop Sticks, Traps, Steelyards, Meat Cutters and Stuffers, Traces, Cow
Chaius, Halter Chains, Shoe, Dust and Scrub Brushes, Horse Brushes, Cur
ry Combs and Cards, Door Locks, Hinges, Screws, Latches and everything
in the Builders' line. Caps, Lead, Shot, Powder and Safety Fuse, fcc, &c.
The fact is, I keep everything thatbelongs to the Hardware trade. I deal.
exclusively ia this kind of goods aud give my whole atttention to it. Per
sons who are building, or any ono in need of anything in my line, will find
it to their advantage to give me a call. I will always give a reasonable
credit to responsible persons. I thank my old customers for their patronage,
and hope this season to make many new ones. Don't forget the place
To,3,
Apri! 8
'74.
BARGAINS! BARGAINS!! BARGAINS!!!
AT
The ISTew Store of
Gr. R. PARKER,
Dealrr la
Dry Goods, Fancy & Staple Notions,
Ribbons, Embroidery, Laces, &c.
Would be pleased to have his Friends and Patrons call and ex
atnine his Stock. before purchasing elsewhere. Store Room on
Main Street, opposite the "Barnet House." Somerset Pa.
mprlla.
, FOLLANSBEE & CO,
Merchant Tailors,
And ftlauttfhotxtrer oi
Gent's, Youth's and Soys,
Faslsioaatls (Mil aM
- FiraisMi Gooli
12J Wood Street, corner Fifth ATenue,
PITTSBURGH.
.; '; si l:
(rC
AXDREW PEEBLES,
AECSTTE C T,
Cur. SLith Are. rH Liberty Street,
PITTSRl'RfiH PA
Entrance No. t Sixth Arenue. sep-i3
Miscellaneous.
PAINTER,
Vnd
ORGANS,
and Shoninger's.
and Concerto.
PARIS EXPOSITION and are
Somerset, Fa.
dickson,
PITTSBURGH, PA,
O-OOIDS
Brushes, Japan Dryer, Walnut Stains,
JOHN F. BLYMYER.
CROUSE & SHIRES,
Ktanalacturan of Seed and HTnn
CIGARS.
BEDFORD, PA.
Orders Solicited. Xo t btLJrhetl tgeiit.
(f Knives and Forks, V
tlL. SPOONS, SCI8SOBS. iV
jJtfAXES, SHOVELS, LOCKS.ViTCv
Hinge?, Nails, Tiles, etc. V fAl
!? 25 '.Carpenter's, Blacksmith's, andjJ3 1
V0 AGRICULTURAL TOOLS, wj
MTT8 P,.,
ViV Ccr. Liberty & Nztk
Jliscellaneont.
fell1!
Dr. J. Walker's California Yin
esnr Hitters aro a purely Ycsctallo
pi cjianukHi, iii.kIo cliielly from tlio na
tive herbs found on tho lower r.inpes of
l!:c Sierra Nevada mountains of Califor
nia, tho medicinal jrojcrtic3 of which
aru rxm.-tod tho.cfroiu without tho uso
of A:cii'i- The 'nicstimi 13 almost
i.ii'y a.N?;.'t. "Yh,.t is tlie cans cf t'.:o
;i!i !( l tmpc.' s f YiNKti.u: lil r
ti::; Om- ai, .m i U. that they rcniovo
the i. iso t.( i!;-r:;se, :inl the patient rc-covi-ii
U'.i health. They aro the pre;it
MKhi irilieraiid a Iii:-iv'in principle,
a j't'if-ct Henovator and laviorator
of the: system. Never Lcforo i:i tho
lii.-tury of ti.o worM h.vi a rnoilirino boon
r::!'Mtt!nl.Nl possessnijr iu rcmarkaii.o
i;'i:i.i;:e4 of Vi.nkk.iu Uittkm in healmj tho
hick cf every dixca- man is heir to. They
aro a peut'a p-.;r:;:ilivo a HI as a Tosiic.
reiicvi:: Cor.ic.it.ion or I.".'Ja:i;niat;in ef
t!;a 1-ver ar.iX Visceral Organs ia U.hoa
lh.caes
Tlie properties cf Dr Walkers
TrsKGAB Hitters aro ApTient. IianhonMic,
Carminative, XatritUun. Lisa'-ive. bitire'ie,
Sedative. Counter-1 rritattt EuJoriiic, Altera
tive, ar.J Anti-Itihom.
Grateful Thousands proclaim Vis.
xgar Bitters the most wonderful In
tiporant that ever sustained th sinking
system.
No Person can take these Bitters
according to directions, and remain Ion
unwell, provided their bones are not de
stroyed by mineral poison or other
means, and vital organs wasted beyond
repair.
Bilious. Remittent and Inter
mittent 1 evers, which are so preva
lent in the valleys of our great rivers
throughout the United States, especially
thoso of the Mississippi, Ohio, Missouri,
Illinois, Tennessee, Cumberland, Arkan
sas, Itcd, Colorado, Brazos, Uio Orande,
Pearl, Alabama, Mobile, Savannah, Ro
anoke, James, and many others, with
their vast tributaries, throughout our
entire country during tho Summer and
Autumn, and remarkably so during sea
sons of unusual heat and dryness, are
invariably accompanied by extensive de
rangements of the stomach and liver,
and other abdominal viscera. In their
treatment, a purgative, exerting a pow
erful inllucuce upon these various or
gans, is essentially necessary. There
is no cathartic for tho purpose equal to
Dr. J. Walker's Vinegar Bitters,
as they will speedily remove tho dark
colored viscid niatter with which tho
bowels are loaded, at tho same time
stimulating the secretions of tho liver,
aud generally restoring tho healthy
functions of tho digestive organs.
Fortify the body asrainst disease
by purifying all its fluids with Vinegar
Bitters. No epidemic can take hold
of a system thus fore-armed.
Dyspepsia or Indigestioy, nead
ache, Pain in the Shoulders, Coughs,
Tightness of the Chest, Dizziness. Sour
Eructations of the Stomach, Bail Taste
in tho Mouth, Bilious Attacks, Pal pita
tation of the lleart, Inflammation of the
Lungs, Pain in the region of tho Kid
ncys, and a hundred other painful symp
toms, are tbe offsprings of Dyspepsia.
One bottle will prove a better guaranteo
of its merits than a lengthy advertise
ment. Scrofula, or Kind's Evil, White
Swellings, Ulcers, Erysipelas, Swelled 'ek.
Goitre, Scrofulous Inflammations, Indolent
Inflammations, .Mercurial Afflictions, Old
Sores, Eruptions of the Skin, Soro Eye, etc.
In these, aa in all other constitutional Dis
eases, Walkeb's Viseoab Bittebs have
shown their great curative power in the
most obstinate and intractable case.
For Inflammatory and Chronic
Rheumatism, Gout, Bilious, Remit
tent and Intermittent Fevers, Diseases of
tho Blood, Liver, Kidneys and Bladder,
these Bitters have no equal. Such Diseases
are caused by Yitiated Blood.
Mechanical Diseases. Persons en
gaged in Paints and Minerals, such as
Plumbers, Type-setters, Gold-beaters, and
Miners, as they advance in life, are suhjeet
to, paralysis of the Bowels. To jrnard
against this, take a dose ef Walkeu's Vi.x
eoar Bitters occasionally.
ForJSkin Diseases, Eruptions, Tet
ter, Salt-Khenm, Blotches, Spots, Pimples,
Pustules, Boils, Carbuncles, King-worms,
Scald-head, Soro Eye?, Erysipelas. Itcb,
Scurfs, Discolorations of tho Skin, Uumors
and Diseases of the Skin of whatever name
or nature, are literally dajj up and carried
ont of the' system in a short tiaie by the use
of these Bitters.
Tin, Tape, and other TTorms,
lurking ia tho system of so many thousands,
are effectually destroyed and removed. 'o
system of medicine, no yermifupes, no an
thelmintics will free the system from worms
like theso Bitters.
For Female Complaints, in young
or old, married or single, at the dawn ef wo
manhood, cr the tarn of life, these Tonic
Bitters display so decided an influence that
improTemer. is soon perceptible.
Cleanse the Vitiated Blocd when
ever you find its impurities bursting through
the skin in Pimples, Eruptions, or Sore's;
cleanse it when you find it obstructed and
sluggish in the veins ; cleanse it when it is
foal; yonr feelings will tell you when. Keep
the blood pure, and the beauh of the system
will follow.
R. II. .He DON ALD Si CO..
Drnf jists and (im. A irt--. Sun Fnnciscw. California,
nil cor. of Waskinrton nn.l Charlton Sts.. N. Y.
toll by all l)r;;iH mi Dealers.
F
OR SALE OR KENT.
I will sell or rent nr PUnlnr mill. eonsltlne ol
a 40 horse power enirlB'". one planer, one lrite
moultler, one tenon anil tne si-roll saw. one iota
mortis-r. n.l three eirrnlitr saws, all In s;ixl run
Dins; onicr, oo reasonable terms. Frr tmrtlrulars
address
w. i. r tt a r r.ii.
so,
Garrett, I'a.
D.
J. HORNEK,
Buggy, Carriage
AND
LIGHT WAGON
MANUFACTURER,
SOMERSET . I'A.,
Is now prepared to manolacture to order every de
scription of
CARBIAOF.S.
BUCHJIES,
SULKIF-S,
SFKINO WA(KXS,
HACKS.
SL.L1GHS,
fcc, fcc.
In the latest and most af proved styles, and at the
I,owet PoKslMe Prices.
ALL IS WAIT OF A
First C'lav Carriage,
Or any other vehicle, are Ttri etfully Invited tc
call anil eiamlne his work. None bat the very bent
material will be US' d In t'ae mauufocture of his
work, and note but tbe
A re empluycd In his cstaMishment, some of whom
have had an experience or over twenty yean in i u
nostnew. He la, therefore enatied W turn out a
first-lass vehicle, both In point of material and
workmanship. All work wa.-ranted to be as repre
sented when leaving the Shop, and sailsfaclioa
guaranteed. All kinds of
REPAIRING AND PAINTINO
Done In a neat an'! substantial manner, and at the
shortest notice. He is determined to de all bis
work In men a manner, and at such prices as to
Ibaka it to the Interest of everybody to petroalte
iu Call and examine his work before purchas
ing elsewhere.
ana D. J. H OB SEE.
Groceries and Confectioneries
This spar U reserved lor U. F. Rhoads It Brs.
who bars moved Into the most magnificent grocer
room in this place. They eaa be foand In Baer
new building, second door from tha corner.
W. DAVIS & BRO S
CHEAP
Grocery and Confectionery
SOMERSET, TA.
We desire t Inform the people of this cetnma
nity that we have purchased the Orucerv and Cob
fectiooery ol H. F. Knepper, KJ., opposite the
totheaireadt Cae slock of Ooods. We sell all toe
uarnei nouse, ami Bare maue valuanie aoaitlolul
best brands o
FLOUK,
AND MEAL,
COFFEE,
TEAS,
SIOAR3,
BICE, SYKVPS,
MOLASSES,
FISH, SALT,
SPICES,
APPLES,
FLATORIKO EXTRACTS,
DRIED AND OANNED FRVITS.
ALSO,
COAL OIL, TOBACCO, OIOAKS
SJTCFF, BROOMS,
BUCKETS, TCES, Ae
All kinds French and eummoa
CAXDIES, NTJTS, CRACKERS
FANC1 CAKES, PERFUMERT,
A If D TOILET ARTICLES,
COMBS, BRL'SHES, SOAP, Ae.
Also an assortment of Toys, Ae., Kir the little
folks.
If yon want 'anything In t'l Grocery and Con
fectionery line call at
Davi3f Cheap Jrocery
OPPOSITE THE bARNET IIOl'SE.
BH)T. J-ly.
To the Merchant of Somerset Co.
Gext's : Your attention is
called to the fact that
GEIS, FOSTER & QUIHH.
113 & 115 Clinton St.
JOH.1STOWXP1.
are sellirjg
DRY GOODS,
NOTIONS &
MILLINERY,
at Eastern price. We guarantee yoa Eastern
prices on Print. Olarhams, Delaines, Alpacas ,
Dress Ooods, Muslins, Brown and Bleached Den.
Ims. Ducks. Ifrllls, Cotton ad es, Jeans, Cambric,
Tickings, Flannel. Cloths aad Cassimere. In raet
all U y Oond and Notion. A trip le Johnstown
will not eon yoa the tenth part of the expense et
a trip to Pbiadelphia, and yet we sell at Phila
dslp price and save yoa freight beside. We
eaa attorJ ta do It because we buy la large lota
aa I pay cah, have no rent to pay and do oar own"
or(. call and see oar stock aad price and jadge
for yourselves.
FOSTER A tit'IITX,
Clinton SL, Jonestown, Pa.
Kejstii Coal & Maclirai Co.
are now prepared to deliver
C O Xj
to the following point hi Somerset eounty, at very
reasonable rates: Oarrett, M Ineral Poiat, C essei
man, Unina, Confluence aad Somerset.
Orders Solicited.
Their coal Is especially reeommended far dees so
Uease. Address SuperlAteodent, Ksystone Jane
I ko. Soaurrset Cu Pa. oatle.