Raftsman's journal. (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, February 24, 1869, Image 1

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    BY S. J. ROW.
CLEARFIELD, PA., WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 1869.
VOL 15,-NO, 25,
MABTHAWABBEIT.
"Good bye, Martha. God help you! I
thall be back in three days at the farthest"
The hardy White Mountain pioneer, Mark
Warren, kissed his yonn wife, held hia two
years old boy to his breast for stnotnenfc.and
then shouldering the sack of corn which was
to be converted into meal at the rude mill,
forty miles away, trudged on through the
wilderness.
JIartha Warren stood at the door of the
log cottage, gazing out after the retreating
form of her husband. An angle of the dense
shrubbery hid him from her view, but still
she did not return to the solitary kitchen ;
it looked so dark and lonesome there, she
shrank from entering, or perhaps the grand
wblimity of the view spread out before her
attracted ber attention aod thrilled her soul
with that nameless, unexpected something
that we all see when standing thus face to
face with the works of His fingers.
The finest and most satisfactory view of
the White Moan tains is that which presents
itself from what is now the town of Bethle
hem, on the road to Littleton and Franco-
tiia. ML Washington, tne king amcng
princes, is there seen in its proper place -the
centre of the "rock-ribbed" range tow
ering, bald, blue and unapproachable.
Tar up in a wild clearing.close by the tur
bid waters of the Amtnonoosoc, was the cot'
Uge situated a place wild and aerie enough
for the nest of an eagle, but near to the
heart of Martha Warren as the home where
fbe had spent the happy days of her young
wifehood. When she had turned from many
a patrician suitor, in the fair old town of
Portsmouth, to join her fortunes with the
f&S and perfect understanding of the trials
that lay before her. She would walk in no
pith of roses for years to come ; much of
life must be spent in the eternal solitudes,
where silence was broken only by the wild
winds of the forest, the shriek of the river,
the sharp rocks, or the dismal howl of the
red mouthed wolf afar in the wilderness.
Ienccessary absence of her husband she.
dreaded most. It was so very gloomy to
t' up her lonely fireside, with the con
sc'onsness that there was no human being
nearer to her than the settlement of Lord's
Hill, ten miles away through the pathless
woods.
There was little to fear from the Indians,
although a few of the scattered tribes yet
roamed over theae primeval bunting ground.
They were mostly disposed to bo friendly.and
Mrs. Warren's kind heart naturally promp
ted her to many acts of friendship towards
them, and an Indian never forgets a benefit.
The purple mist cleared away from the scar
red forehead of the dominant old mountain;
the yefiew snn peeped over the rocky wall,
and Martha tarnel aivay to the performance
ot her .simple domesticlatic. The day was
a long one, bat it was towards evening, and
the gloaming comes much sooner in these
solitudes than a ay other plaoes. The sun
ligLt faded out of the unglaiel windows,
though it would illuminate the distant moan
tains for sometime yet; and Martha went
on in the scanty garden to inhale the odor
of the sweet pinks on the meagre root she
lad brought from her old borne.
The spicy perfume carried her back in
memory of those days away in the past.ppent
with kind friends, and cheered by bright
yonng hopes. But though the thought of
hunt and kindred made her sad, not for a
nwB-ntdi l she regret she had chosen it.
AWoed in thought she had not observed
absence of Charlie, her little boy; now
she mw with vague uffeaainess that he had
Mt the Ud of peppermint where he had
len playinir, and was pot to be seen. She
his name, but only echo and the roar
tf thew,ill,;n river replied. She flew back
to the house, the faint hope remaining that
be might have returned thither for his pet
litten; but no, the kitten was mewing at
the window, but no signs of Charlie.
W ith frantic haste she searched the clear
'5. but without success. Her next thought
the river! Black as the night, save
kere it wis flecked with spots of white
fjia it Sowed but a few rods before her.
' ne hurried down the brink, calling out,
'Charley, Charley!"
The child's voice at some little distance
Kpaei She followed the sound, and to
nf -"irrow saw the boy his golden hair
rosy cheeks clearly defined against the
Purple twilight sky standing on the very '
eofthe huge, douched rock, some ten
feet from the shore, out in the sweeping
"t---oi of the river !
Th'b ruck, called by the settlers "The Pul
V was a good situatiou for castin? fish
Z lines, and Mark Warren had bridged the
"arrow chasm between it and the shore
b , couple of hewn logs.
Aiiured by some clusters of flaming fire
d growing on the side of the Pulpit,
Uurley had passed over, and now stood
e, regardless of danger, holding out the
Eoral treasure to hia mother. Martha flew
Tr the frail bridge, and the next instant
Wi her child in her arms. Joyful because
f e hadfouod him uninjured, and mentally
K.viog that the logs should be removed
to prevent further accident, Rhe turned to
retrace her steps, hut the sight that met her
yes froze her with horror to the spot.
Confronting her on the bridge, not six fee t
I'tant, was an enormous wolf, gaunt and
"'"J with hunger, his eyes blazing like live
through the mist and gloom, his hot
wid breath scorching the very air she
breathed.
A low growl of intense satisfaction stirred
e lr, answered i.w tha nnl nf Afro
the
ni kind, belonging to the pack ; in anoth-
oomentthey would be upon her 1
ft ithout as instant's thought of the con
Mquence Martha obeyed her first impulse,
ad struck the logs with her foot, exercising
au nermad strength in the blow. Th fV;
fabric tottered, and the soft earth gave wav,
there was a breath of wild suspense, and
men tne bridge went down with a dull plung.
into the waters beneath 1 The sharp claws
of the wolf had already been fixed on the
scant vegetation of the rock, and beheld on
a moment, struggling with ferocious strength
to gain a foothold, the next he slid down in
the chasm, uttering wild howl of disap
pointed rage.
Martha sank on her knees and offered np
a iervw prayer ot thanksgiving for her es
cape; but simultaneous! with the heart-
telt Amen, there came a dreadful recol
lection. The bridge formed the onlv link be
tween tho Pulpit and the main land, and that
was severed I True, she was not more than
twenty teet distant from the shores of the
river, but she might aa well been thousands
ot miles out ' in the ocean. The water was
deep and it ran with almost inconceivable
rapidity, forty or fifty feet below her, over
rocks so sharp and jagged that it made her
shiver to look over the brink.
Her only hope was in her husband. Should
he return at the expected time they might
still be alive ; but if, by any accident he
be detained beyond the time ! She closed
her eyes, and besought God Tor protection
and help.
Cold and hungry, and drenched by the
mist of the river, Charlie began to cry for
home, bhe could h ar anything better than
iaiv one wok on ner own garments to
fold around him, and held him to her breast
and sang him the cradle songs which had so
often soothed him.
But the fierce howls of the wolves and the
sullen thunders of the river, filling his little
heart with terror, all the long dark night
through, he clung to her neck, slecplessly
crying to go home to papa
Day dawned at last, the pale sun swim
ming through the sickly sky, the pallid fore
cast of a fltorm. Weak and faint from cold
for summer is no bearer of tropical smiles
in this inhospitable clime Martha paced
back and forth the narrow limits of the rock.
No one came the faint sun declined it
was night again. A cold fog sank down
over the weaotain, followed by a drizzling
rain, which beiore morning changed jnto a
perfect deluge. The river rose fearfully.
foaming milkwhite down the gorge, filling
the air with a shuddering roar, like the peal
of an imprisoned eartnjuaKe. """"
The day that followed was ao better, only
rain. and ashen-white mist not a ray of
sunshine.
A new fear rose in the heart of Martha
Warren. This turbulent stream must have
swept away the bridge over which her hus
band would cross on his retarn, aid he
would be detained for days, may be for
weeks.
She gave up all for lost Strongly and
fearfully was she tempted to fold her child
in her arms and plunge into the cauldron
beneath, and thus end her fear and doubt !
It would be better she thought than to suf
fer that slow, painful death of starvation!
But something held he back God's curse
was upon those who do self murder.
Towards night, a lost robin, beaten about
by the storm, stopped to rest a moment on
the rock ; Martha seized upon and rent him
in twain, with almost savage glee, for her
child to devour raw she, who two days be
fore would have wept at the sight of the
wounded sparrow.
Another night and day, like the other,
only more intensely agonizing. Martha was
sullenly indifferent now ; suffering had pal
sied every noble feeling, Charlie moaned for
supper too weak and spent to sit up, he
was lying on the rock, his head in her lap,
his great eyes fixed on her face. She tore
open a vein on her arm with her scissors,
and made him drink the blood! Anything,
she said to herself, to calm the wild, wild
yearnings of his eyes. The boy rose he
sat up and peered through the darkness.
"Mamma," he said, "papa is coming. I
lelt him touch me."
She wept at the mockery, and drew the
child frantically to her bosom.
The night was fair, lit up by a new moon.
Overcome by a deadly exhaustion, against
which she could make no resistance, Martha
fell into an uneasy slumber, which towards
midnight was broken by a startling cry. She
sprang to her feet and gazed around her.
No ! ber eyes did not deceive her there
on the shore stood the stalwart form of ber
husband, and he was calling her name with
the energy of despair. She could only cry
out, "U, Mark, Mark !" and fell senseless to
theearth. When she awoke to consciousness,
she was lying on her bed in the cottage, sup
ported by her husband's arms, it was no
dream. She and her darling boy were not
dead. Many weeks passed before she grew
strong again, but Mark tended her as a
mother would an infant, and by the time the
autumn frosts fell.she was the blithe Martha
Warren of old.
At the time of the freshet, the bridge
over the Ammonoosue had indeed been
swept away, but Mark, impelled by aa un
controlable fear almost a preset, timent
had crossed the river, at the risk of his life,
on a rude log raft, and reached home oniy to
find it vacant.
The descendants of Mark Warren and his
wife still dwell in the fertile valleys of the
Ammonoosue, and the eld men still tell to
their grandchildren the story of Martha
Warren and her child.
A dissipated and unmannerly nobleman,
presuming upon his "nobility" once asked
Sir Walter Scott, who sat opposite to him
at a dinner, what the difference was be
tween Scott and sot ? "Just the breadth of
the table," retorted Sir Walter.
A WHOSESOME LESSOIT.
"Charles how would you like to go to Alls
ton asked Mr. Lyons one morning. "As
it is your vacation, and there are some little
matters which you might be able to attend
to, it would make you a pleasant trip. I met
Governor Dunlap the other day. He is an
old school friend of mine, and he told me
that it would give him great pleasure to en
tertain you at his house."
I should like it of all things," said
Charles, with difficulty keeping down the
delight which threatened to send the blood
in torrents to his cheeks, for Charles Lyons
prided himself upon bis coolness. "A gen
tleman should never show that he is sur
prised, was his maxim, and above all
things he wished to be quoted as a gentle
men, lobe sure he was only seventeen.
but he had put off boyish sports and man
ners long ago ; studied deeply upon the
shade of the newest colors in gloves, or the
most elegant style of cravats ; was extremely
particular about the cut of his coat, and
would not have worn an unfashionable hat
for all the wealth of the universe. . I am
afraid Charles stood on the extreme verge
of dandyism, and.that he was in daneer of
losing whatever -of manliness nature had
origiually imparted to him from the moment
he began coaxing tho shade of a handsome
pair ot whiskers, which made him in ap
pearancc years older than he really was.
.... s
jJr. Uunlap is Uovernor of the State
now, is he not, father?" asked Charles,
placing his cup of coffee carefully back, for
his hand trembled with the excitement
which the offer had given him.
'1 es, one of the best men living. I never
met his equal for simple, earnest, high
minded manhood. He is nearly worshipped
by the people where he lives, and might, I
suppose, keep his office for life if he should
choose." But it. was in a manner forced
upon him. I think be cares very little
about it.
"I'll baye those fine shirts done just in
time, then, said Anna Lyons, who was
very pioud of her brother. "I don't believe
you'll see any as handsome in Allston, or
any other place. It has taken a month's
hard work just to embroiderd the bosoms,
and there are only two. I'm so glad they're
all but finished. How nice you will look in
your new suit !"
"I oball trr to do the family r-rpriir '' aat
Charles, swelling with pride, as he rose from
the table. He did not say that he conferred
an honor on his father in accepting the op
portunity, but undoubtedly he felt he did.
It took several days to get ready, and
meantime he made the announcement among
his friends that he was going to stop at
Governor Dunlap's as if it were only an
every day occurrence.
"Didn't know you were acquainted out
there,'' said one of his friends.
"0 yes; the Governor's an old chum of
father's; know him very well, or, rather
feel as if I did, he being a particular friend
of the family. I expect to make some jolly
new acquaintances out in Allston, and I un
derstand the Governor has some pretty
daughters. I shan't be slow in getting in
terested there you may be sure."
And Charles felt that be was irresistible,
as he stood before the mirror, critically ex
amining the effect of his new embroidered
shirt front, in which ho determined to make
his xJelut. He was handsome there was no
denying that, though his beauty was rather
effeminate than masculine.
His figure was good and his clothes fitted
him faultlessly. With his new and elegant
portmanteau s: rapped upon his shoulders,
hi new and jaunty traveling suit, he felt
that he could defy and conquer the world.
Behold him, then, on his journey, the
most particular and punctiliousof travelers,
looking about him with an air of kingly
condescension, as if he would say, "Pray
notice me. I am an altogether unique speci
men, perfectly exceptional as to style, dress
and address. My destination is the mansion
of the chief executive of the State of .
Ordinary people had better not speak to me
unless they wish to be snubbed. Take no
tice, all."
The journey was nearly ended the cars
were within two score miles of their destina
tion when they stoped at a thriving town,
where the many empty seats were soon taken
up. Our hero had passed an uncomfortable
night, on account of the crowded state of
the cars. He had just U-ken down his styl
ish portmanteau and placed it on the seat be
side him that he might avail himself if possi
ble of more space. One and another speedily
seated themselves in the vacant places.
"Is this seat engaged ?" asked a voice.
Charles looked up. A young man, in a
rough coat a little worse for wear, a common
woolcd comforter about his neck, a shaggy
and well worn cap on his head, stood with
one hand on the back of the seat specified.
"Decidedly some low fellow." thought
Charles, "going up for work ; he looks ex
actly like a hand out of employment."
"Yes it is," was the quick reply. "You
had better pass into the next car ; there are
plenty of seats there for such as you." was
the disdainful addition, conveyed by look
rather than speech.
Presently the cars moved on. The young
fellow stationed himself against a projection
in the partition, and stood there patiently
tor some time. Then he returned to the
charge.
"Does this carpet bag belong to you 1" he
asked, fixing a clear, cool, blue eye upon our
exquisite.
"It isn't a carpet bag," was the curt re
joinder. "This portmanteau, then ?"
"res, it does."
"Have you paid double fare ?"
"That's none of your business," retorted
Charles. -
"Which means no,' was the cool rejoin
der; and lifting the . bafedsome article, he
swung it in place on the rack, and before the
astonished Charles could find his tongue he
seated himself by bis-side.
"That was an impertinent trick of yours,'
said Charles, hotly.
"Paid my fair young man, and am bound
to have a seat," was the laughing reply.
"I'm not used to setting with greasy me
chanics," was the low retort, not so low,
however, but what it was heard by the other,
whose eye flashed angrily for the moment.
Presently, however, the ludicrous side of
the affair seemed to strike him ; his honest
blue eyes twinkled. He lifted up his worn
gloves and counted the holes in them : he
cast a glance over the somewhat threadbare
coat, and another at the rich clothing of his
companion.
O, we re not so much at odds as might
be, if you re a tailor as I take you to be ;
and I m carpenter, he said, laughing.
You are impertinent, ; sir," was the
Dniy reply vouchsafed by the indignant
young man.
"You told me that once before; it strikes
me j'ou are not conversant with the rules of
polite society. It is not good breeding to
tell a man even a disagreeable truth."
Charles gathered himself up in wrathful
dignity, and looked from the window. ; He
was angry that a man who appeared as if he
were devoted to some menial calling, had
the capacity and the audacity to answer him
as if he considered himself his equal.
Traveling far west, queried he of the hon
est blue eyes, in a quiet voice, as if nothing
had happened, and he would fain make up
and be friendly.
Charles decided not to answer him. Then
it occurrred to him that he would put down
this impulsive intruder once for all, and in
the loftiest manner he answered. ,
"I am going to make a vUit to Gov. Dun-
lap ; do you happen to be acquainted with
him ?" he added, ironically.
"O yes, very well ; in fact, I have done
several little jobs for him," was tho answer.
the blue eyes twinkled faster than ever. "Are
you sent by any particular firm V
"I go as his gucst,ir" said Charles,
1 l.iM f.l ' I
uaugniny, wnn a witneriog glance.
"Vnn'IJ find .thff -old gentleman a KtiU
peculiar ; saidfl.i "cicome informant,
assuming a manner of marked familiarity.
"He hates snobs, won't wear gloves and
does his own marketing. I thought it would
bi no harm to put you on your guard."
"Thank you for nothing," wa the inso
lent reply. "I've no doubt I shall find Gov.
Dunlap a gentleman."
"Ah 1 there you are right," said the plain
young man with the honest blue eyes, not a
whit abashed at the retort.
"He is a gentleman. I happed to know
that. No poor man comes to him and is
turned away. He never judges a man by
the cut of his clothes or the quality of his gar
ments. V es, we are all proud of our Gov
ernor, became he is a gentleman. "
This retort made the young exquisite feel
unpleasantly warm, but he determined to
keep up the appearance of extreme annoy
ance and did so till the cars stopped at the
very city in which he was to sojourn.
"John," cried the rough acquaintance.
beckoning to a man wbo stood beside a
plain, handsome carriage, " this geut eman
is going to Gov. Dunlap's; then adding a
few words aside he turned to go in another
direction. John looking like a man wbo
was forcing himself to wear a serious face
put Charles into the handsome carriage, and
our hero had time only to ask the coachman
wbo that fellow was that spoke to him.
A young man as does odd jobs for the
Governor," was the grinning reply; and
Charles, juite satisfied that he was riht,
enjoyed the admiring glances of the crowd
and was driven off.
Quite at home in the Governor's splendid
palace-house, Charles had nearly forgoten
his little rencontre by evening. Two pretty
daughters of his host, with their cou.-in,
made his visit more than agreeable, whi.e
the old Governor recalled reminiscences of
his college days. Suddenly the door was
opened, both sisters sprang forward with the
cry "It's our dear old Hall brother Harry,
of whom we have been telling."
Charles stood rooted on the floor. Words
cannot express the confusion he felt at the
magical glance of that clear blue eye that
twinkled as if it wanted to explode in show
ers of mischievous fun. The blood rusbed
to his face and receded again, leading him
quite pale and faint. He felt, indeed, like
a very common-place individual, and com
pletely crushed at that, fortunately the joy
was so universal that ho was not narrowly
observed.
"Don't trouble yourself," whispered Har
ry, aside, to him. 'Nobody need to know
that we have met before. But let me repeat
to you that I'm a working man, and do little
jobs for the Governor," and he turned away,
laughing, as he shook poor Charles by the
hand.
It was a good lesson for our young cox
comb, and in his heart of hearts he acknowl
edged it as such. Never again did he judge
a mau by his outward appearance, and
though, let us hope, he always afterward
took a reasonable pride in appearing like a
gentleman externally, the ideal did not crop
out so luxuriantly as before in gloves, shirt
fronts and gold studs.
'That man," says Sydney Smith, "is not
the discoverer of art who first says the
things; but he who says it so long, so loud.
and so clearly, that he compels mankind to
hear hiiq,"
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. AND
HOOFLANDS GERMAN TONIC.
-., ram sbcat bemkdics
For all disease of the Liver. Stomach, or dige
, . tivo organs.
noofland's f German Bitters
Is com posed of the pure juices (or, m they are
medicinally termed, extract) of Roots. Herbs.and
Barks, making prep T aration .highly concen
trated, and entirely free from alcoholic ad
mixture of any kind.
HOOFLAND'S GERMAX TONIC,'
la a combination of all the ingredients of the Bit
ters, with the purest quality of SavtajCruz Rum.
Orange. o , making one of the most pleasant and
agreeable remedies erer offered to the public.
Those preferring a Medicinefree from Alcohol
ic admixture, will use
HOOFLAND 'S GERMAN BITTERS.
Those wbo have do objection to the combination
of the Bitters, as stated, will use
. HOOFLAND'S GERMAN TONIC,
They are both equally Kood. and contain tb
same medicinal virtues, the choice between the
two being a mere matter of taste, the Tonio being
the most palatable.
The stomach, from a variety of causes, such as
Indigestion, Dyspepsia. Nervous Debility, etc.. is
very apt to have its functions d era need. The
Liver, sympathising as closely at it does with
the Stomach, then be v-' comes affeeted.the result
of which is that the patient surfers from several
or more ot the following diseases:
Constipstion. Flatulence, Inward Piles,. Fulness
of Blood to the Head. Acidity of the Stomach,
Nausea. Heartburn, Dirgust for Food. Fulness
or Weight in the Stomach. Sour Eructations,
Sinking or Fluttering at the Pit of the Stomach,
Swimming of the Head, Hurried or Difficult
' Breathing; Fluttering at the Heart. Choking or
r-uffocating Sensations when in a Lytng Posture,
Dimness of Vision. Dots or Webs before the Sight.
- Dull Pain in the Head, Deficiency of Perspira
tion, Yellowness of the Skin and Eyes, Paiu in
the Side, Ilaca.' hest, Limbs, etc., Sudden flush
es of Heat, Burnijg io the Flesh, Constant im
aginings of Evil, and great depression of Spirits!
The sufferer from 'hese diseases shonld exercise
the greatest caution in the selection of a remedv
for bis case, purcnas:ng only that which he is as
sured from his inves ligations and inquiries
ponsasses true- merit.- O is skilfully compound
ed, is free from injurious ineredidents. and has
established for itself a reputation for the cure of
these diseases. In this eonnnection we would
submit those well-known rented
HooJUtnd't German. BiMen, and HooJIand't
German- Tonic, prepared by Dr. C. M.
.. JarisoM, Philadelphia, Pa.
Twenty-two years since thev were first intro
duced into this country from Germany, during
which time tbey have undonbtedly performed
more cures, and benefitted suffering humanity to
a greater extent, than any other remedies known
to the public.
P'
vous
rk.k:i.. ! I7" ' i.: u i.i i
the Kidneys, and all Diseanes arising from a dis
... ... ... ..I
ordered Liver, Stomach, or Intestines.
DEBILITY.
Resulting from any cause whatever; prostration
or the syttem. induced by severe labor,
hardships, exposure, fevers, etc
There Is no medicine dxtant equal to these rem
edies insuch oases. A tone and vigor ieimparted
to the whole system, the apoetite is strengthed.
food is enjoyed, the stomach digests promptly the
blood is purified, the complexion becomes sound
and healthy, the yellow tinge is eradicated from
the eyes, a bloom is given to the cheeks, and the
weik and nervous invalid becomes a strong and
healthy neing.
PERSONS ADVANCED IN LIFE,
And feeling the hand of time weighing heavily
upon them, with all it attendant ills. wit1 find in
the use of this Ull 1 tKS or the TOJUU. an elixer
that will instil new 'ife into their veins, restore
in a measure the energy and ardor of mure youth
ful days, build up their shrunken forms, and give
n ana ana nappiness to tneir remaining years.
NOTICE.
II is a well established fact that fully one-half
of the female portion of onr population are sel
dom in tbeenjoyment of good health; or, to
use their own expres sion. "never feel well."
Tbey are languid, devoid of all energy, extreme
ly nervous, and nave no appetite, lo this c lass
of persons the BITTERS, or the TONIC, is espe
cially recommended.
WEAK AND DELICATE CHILDREN
Are mnde strong by the use of either of these
remedies. Tbey will cure every cage of MARAS
MUS, without fail.
Tbonsands of certificates have accumulated in
the bands of the proprietor, but space will allow
of the publication of but a few. Tbose.it will be
observed, are men of note and of such standing
that they must believed.
TESTIMONIALS.
Hon. George. W. Woodward, Chief fnstire of
the Supretn ionrt of fenn a, writes .-
Philadelphia. March 16, 1867.
good tonic useful in diseases of the diges
tive organs, and ot great Denem in eases of de
bility. and want of nervous action in the system
lours truly, utu. w nwun aki1.
Hon Jam,' Thompson, Judge of the Sttvrrme
Jouri oj i-ennxyLvania z
Philadelphia, April 23. 1866.
I consider-Hoofland s German Eittcrs' a vain
ahle medicine in case i f attacks ot Indigestion or
Dyspepsia. 1 ean certify tbis from my experi-
euce ot it. lours, witn respect.
JAMES THOMPSON
From Rev. Joseph II. Kennard. D. D.. Pastor
of the tenth Baptist Chnreh. Philadelphia.
Dr. Jarison Dear Sir! I have been frequent
ly requested toeonnect my name with recommen
dations ef different kinds of medicines, but re
garding the practice as out of my appropriate
sphere, I hue in all eases declined; but
w itn a clear prool in various instances and
particularly in my own family, of the usefulness
of Dr. fioonand German Hitters. 1 depart for
once from my usual course, to express my full
conviction that, for general debilitu of the vtem.
and especialli for Liver Complaint, it it a safe
and valuable preparation. In some- cases it may
fail, but usually. 1 dount not. it win Be very Ben
eficial to those who suffer from the above causes
Yours, very respectfully.
J. 11. KJ a Atll.otn.Del (Joatesst.
From Rev. E. D. Fendall, Assistant Editor
Christian Chronicle, Philadelphia.
I have derived decided benefit from the nse of
Hooflands German Bitters, and feel it my pijvil
ege to recommend them as a most valuable tonic,
to all who are suffering from general debility or
from diseases arising from derangement of the
liver, fours truly, n u . t & v .iu.
CAUTION.
Hoofiand'i German Remedies arecounterfeited
See that the sign it ore of C
M JACKSON is on
the wrapper of eaeh bottle. All others are
counterfeit Princi J- pal Office and Manufac
tory at the German Medicine Store.No. 631 ARCH
Street. Philadelphia. Pa.
CHARLES M. EVANS, Proprietor.
Formerly C. M. JAOKSON A Co.
Hoofiand'i German Bitters. -er bottle, SI 00
Hoofland s German Bitters, half dosen, O"
Hooflmd't German Tonic.put up in quart bottles
SI ao per bottle, or half dosen tor si ov.
Do not forget to examine well the articl
you buy, in order to get the genuine.
For sale by A. I. SHAW Agent Clearfield Pa.
April 22, 1868-ly.
ft RAPE VINES FOR SALE. All the
.wuuiuk nam; ji rciira in ur.ii quality
- Coneord Cuttings. 91.00 tier htt(lrrf
Orders solicited as soon as convenient and tilled
m onuna, oy AM. ttiLLS.
pURE BUCK LEAD, equal in quality
Encli.sh white lead: Oils, l aints a
to
and
varnishes of all kinds; Gold leaf in books, and
oronses. for sale by A. I. SHAW.
Clearfield, October 23, 1867. . .
T
HE OLD ESTABLISHED FIRM.
J. J. RICHARDSON A CO..
12S Market Street. Philadelphia, are ths largest
oianuiaciuringucnlectionersand w nolesaleDeal
ers in Fruits. Nuts, t e , in the United States.
March 4, lSOii-ly.
f LEAR FIELD HOUSE,
Front street, piiilipsbcra, pa.
1 will impeach any one who says I fail to give
aireocana personal attention to all our customers,
or fail to cause them to rejoice over a well fur
nished table, with elean rooms and new beds,
where all may feel at home and the Weary be at
rest. iew staoting attacned.
Philipsburg. Sep. J,'68. JAS. H.QALER.
EW BOOT AND SHOE SHOP.
EDWARD MACK,
Market Street, nearly opposite the residence of
, 11. B Swoope. Esq1.,
Clearfield, Pa.,
- Would respectfully announce to the citisens of
Clearfield and vicinity, that be has opened a
BOOT AND SHOE SHOP, in the building lately
occupied by J L. Cuttle.as alawoffice.and that he
is determined not to be outdone either in quality
of work or prices. Special attention given to the
manufacture ot sewed work. Frenoh Kip and
Calf Skins, of the best quality, always on hand.
Give him a call. June 24. '64.
II
OMR INDUSTRY!
BOOTS ASO SIIOES
Made to Order at the Lowest iiafes.
The undersigned would respectfully invite the
attention of the citisens of Clearfiel i and vicini
ty, to give him a call at his shop on Market St.
nearly opposite Hartswick A Irwin's drug store,
where he is prepared to make or repair any thiog
in his line.
Orders entrusted to him will be executed with
promptness, strength and neatness, and all work
warranted as represented..
I have now on hand a stock of extra french
calfskins, superb gaiter tops, Ac, that I will
finish up at the lowest figures.
June 13th, 1S66. DANIEL CONNELLY
c
IGARS AND TOBACCO.
ADOLPJI SCIIOLPr,
Masjupactcbbr axd Wholesai.b akb Retail
Dealer i Cioaks and Tobaccos.
CLEARFIELD. PA.,
Would respectfully announce that he has remov
ed to the large and eimmodions store-room, op
posite the residence of U B Swoope, Esq., where
..LAbaeeo-
or retail . at reasonable prices.
M;. ip.m m n... nf tK ,i.r, material
and in style of manufacture will compare with
those of any other establishment.
He has always on hand a superior article of
chewing and smoking tobaccos, to wbich he di
rects the attention of -lovers of the weed."
Merchants and Dealers, throughout the county
supplied at the lowest wholesale prices.
Call and examine his stock when you come to
Clearfield. June 10. ISftH.
STORE
AND SAW MILL.
AT
BALD HILLS,
Clearfield county.
The undersigned, having opened a large and
well selected stock of goods, at Raid liillr. Clear
field county, respectfully solicit a share of public
patronage.
Their stock embraces Dry Goods. Groceries.
Hard ware. Queenswaro.Tin-ware. Boots and Shoes.
Hats and Caps, eady made Clothing, and a gen
eral assortment of Notions, etc.
They always keep on band the best quality of
Flour, and a variety of Feed
All goods sold cheap for cash, or exchanged for
approved country produce.
Having also erected a Steam Saw Mill, they are
predared to saw all kinds of lumber to order.
Orders solicited, and punctually filled.
Nov. 20, 1867. F. B. A A. IRWIN.
s
O M E T II I N G N E W
IN ANSONVII.I.E,
Clearfield county, l'enn'a.
The undersigned having erected, during the
past summer, a large and commodious store room,
is now engaged in filling it on with a new and
select assortmentof Fall and Winter goods, which
he offers to the public at prices to suit the times
His stock of Mens' and boys' clothing is unusual
ly extensive, and is offered to customers at from
$10 to $20 for a whole suit. Flour, Salt. and Gro
ceries, of every kind, a complete assortment;
Stoves and Stove-pipe, a heavy stock ; Boots and
Shoes, Hats and Caps, in great variety : Ladies'
dress goods, furs, and other fancy goods, together
with an endless assortmentof notions too tedious
to enumerate, always on hand, and sor sale very
cheap. Prints at 10 cents a yard.and other goods
in proportion. Iow is the time to buy.
Country produce of every kind, at the highest
market prieest will be taken in exchange for
goods; and even Greenbacks will not be refused
for any article in store. Examine my stock be
fore yon buy elsewhere.
October 30.1867. H.SWAN.
U 9
T IN TIME!
THE NEW GOODS AT
WRIGHT & SONS,
CLEARFIELD. PA., .
K.
Having just returned from the eastern cities
we are now opening a full stocK of seasonable
goods, at our rooms on Second street, to which
they respectfully invite the attention of the pub
lic generally. Our assortment is unsurpassed
in this section, and ie being sold very low for
eash. The 'lock consists in part of
DRY GOODS
of the best quality, such as Prints. Delaines, Alpa
cas. Merinos. Ginghams ; Muslins, bleached and
unbleaebod; Drillings Tickings, cotton and wool
Flannels. Cassimers. Ladies' Shswls, Coats, Nu
bias. Hoods. Hoop skirts. Balmorals. Ac Ac. all
of wHch will be sold low roa cash. Also, a fine
assortment of the best of
MENS'
WEAR,
consisting of Drawers and Shirts, Hats and Caps,
Boots and Shoes, Uandxereniem cravats, eie.
At.no. Raft Rone. Dog Rope, Raltlna Anrors
and Axes. Nails and Spikes. Tinware, Lamps and
Lamp wicks and cnimneys, etc., etc.
Also, Queens ware. Glass ware. Hardware, Groce
ries. ana spices oi an xinas in snort, a general
assortment of every thing usually kept in a retail
store, all cheap' for eash, or approved country
proauce.
niov. in-jaiu-nou. n niUHT Jt BOMS.
GROUND AND TJNGROTTND SPICES. Citrin
English Currants, Essence Coffee, and Vine
gar of the best quality. for sale by
Jan. in. nsnnnu s innis.
MUSICAL GOODS.violins.flut.es. fifeselaroaets
accord eons. Italian strings, guitar "triors.
clarionet reeds rousio paper, instruction books
or sale by J. P. KRATZER, agent for Pianos and
rgana. January 6, 1869
CCRWElfSVlXLB ADVERTISEMENTS,
S J. HAYES, Surgeos Dentist: Olfie
on Thompson street. Curventiville, Pa.
ssstbesis, and all kinds of modern dental work
dop- J - May M, 1868-y.
AMERICAN HOUSE,
. Curwemville, Pa. '
f b -.lit"!? eh,rg of thu wll nowB Hotel,
the iindersigned would respectfully solicit share
of the pnblie patronage. Travelers will find the
,m'V,on' ! t! those of any other house
in this section. Charges moderate
Dec. 2. lSBB-tf. JOHN J. KEEP, Froy't
T.S. COLE would inform his old cus-
t.."..mer "nd the P"bHc generally, that
?tf,i.,.c?',n"' ""nufsetwre BOOTS AMD
tHOE& of the very best French Call and Kip. at
tbe lowest prices for easb or approved eonntry
rroduce He also B- as all kinds of heavy boots.
All work warranted, and perfect satisfaction gir-
en; .0PJlMi,eUrnkr'HoteI,Curwenville!pa.
July 29, lb6-ly.
C LEAR FIELD NURSERY. ENCotit
y ace Home IfBPSTRT. The undersign
ed having established1 Karsery.on the Pike,
halfway between Curwensville and Clearfield
Boroughs, is prepared tofurnUk an ht.tv
trees , (standard and dwarf,) Evergreen-. Sbrab
bery, Grape inee, Gooseberry, Lawtrn Black
S?Tr7. Strawberry and Raspberry vine. Also
bibrianlrab trees.Quince and early Scarlet Rhew.
oaro. e. Orders Droinntlv attandiMl r
-I'gJ-'jL186 J- P- WRIGHT, CrwenaHir
gUSQUKIIANNA HOUSE.
Curwensville, Pa.
EXPRESS AND' 8TA9K OFMCP.
This well-known HoIaI u.i
and re-furnished throughout Is now open for the
accommodation of travelers', and the nublio la
general. Charges moderate.
WM. M.JEFFRIES.
August H, lS67-tf. Proprietor.
E
W FIRM?
Hartsock & Goodwin,
One door East of Benjamftf B7o6m' Hotef, '
CcRWBstsriLLB, Pa.
Having just received a full ! 1t .iaa.j
assortmentof Dry Goods, Dreis Goods, Clothing.
Notions, Hats. Caps, Boots. Shoes, Drags Hard
ware, yueensware. Tinware. Cedar (d Willow
ware. Brooms. Groceries. Flour. Fish. Pal -t .
to which they ask the attention of the pnblie.
Our assortment is com plete in every department,
and oar trrices are moderate, as will be found anon
examination by purchasers.
Goods will be sold cheap fbr eash. or exchanged
for eountry produce. DANIEL HARTSOCK,
Itu. 1. low. ED GOODWIN.
J L W A Y S NEW,
WITHOUT FAIL.
JOHNIRVlfcf,
Has just received and onaned at the old etand
cash. His stock consists of
Dry Goods',- Groeericfi,
Hardware, Qaeefisware, Boota and
Shoes, flat. Caps, Ready
made Clothing, etc.
the pablie generally Is respoefalfy fttyited to
rive him a call; see his stock and bea his prices.
and purchase from him if job find it will be to
your advantage. Not. i&, IBM
P, KRATZER,
Clearfield, Penn'a,
Dealer id Dfy Goods. Dress Goods, Millinery
Goods. Groceries, Hard-ware, Queens-ware, Stone
ware. Clothing. Boots. Shoes. Hats, Cape. Floar,
Bacon , Fish. Salt, ete . is constantly receiving new
supplies from the cities, which ha will dispose of
at the lowest market prices, to customers. Before
purchasing elsewhere, examine his stock.
Clearfield, August 88, 1867.
JEW SPRING GOODS,
JUST RECEIVED AT
KIRK & SPENCERS,
Lumber City, Pa.,
The undersigned would respectfully inform
their customers, and the public in general, that
tbey have Just received their Spring stock of
goods, consisting of Dry Goods. Groceries, Boots,
Shoes, Hats, Caps, Fish, Salt, Flour, Bacon, Nails,
Pa in is. Oils. Stoneware, Hardware. Queensware,
Baskets. Tubs; Churns. Carpet. Oil cloth, and a
general variety of such articles as are nsually
kept in a eountry store, all of which they will
Sell CHEAP FOR CASH.
Tbey weuld also direct attention to their large
stock of Ready-mado Clothing, which they offer
for sale at a small advance upon eost.
KIRK A SPENCER.
Lumber City, Pa., May 8, 1867.
N. B. We also manufacture to order, and eoa
stabtly keep on hand, a general assortment of
Boots and Shoes, fbr men. women and ebildren.
KIRK. A SPENCER.
IL
F,
NA.ua
L E
Watch maker,
graham's row, clearfield.
The undersigned respectfully informs his old
customers and the pnblie," that he has on hand,
(and constantly receiving new additions,) largo
stock of Clocks, Watches and Jewelry.
CLOCKS, a large variety from the beat Man
ufactory, consisting of Eight-day and thirty-hour
spring and Weight, and Levari, Time, Strike and
Alarm elocks.
WA TCHES a Sne assortment silver Bant
ing and open ease American patent Levari, plain
and full jeweled.
GOLD PENS, an elegant assortment of the
best quality. Also, in silver extension and desk
holders
SPECTACLES, a large assortment, far and
near sight, colored and plain glass.
JEWELRY ot every variety, from a single
piece to a full set.
ALSO, tt fine assortment of Spoons. Forks, bat
ter knives, etc., plated on genuine Alabata.
ALSO, Hair Jewelry .with pure gold mounting,
got up to order. Call and see sample book.
All kinds of Clocks. Watches aod Jewelry ear
fully repaired and Warranted.
A continuance of patronage is solicited.
Nor. 18th, I86S. H. F. NAUGLB.
TURS german fitch setts, french squirrel setta.
A? american squirrel muffs, sad letvictorfnes. sil
ver martin setts, mink eapeaaad muffs, cents' fur
collars, (beaver and mink)at J. P. KRATZEK'S.
CARPETS english brsseelr. taper .ingrains
ventians, all wool stair, twilled hemp, plain
hemp, felt druggets, floor oil cloths. I, If. If d X
j.rds wide, at . P. KRATZEK'S
WOOLEN GOODS Double) Sbaw la
Breakfast Shawla. Hoods.Nnbias, Children's
Knit Cipe. Scarfs Blankets, Ae., now opening at
Oct. 14. 1888
J. P
ansiiu b. -
riBACCO Cavendish. Navy. Spew Rett. Fiae
Cut. Flounder, Congress, Smoking. Segars
aod Snuff, at J. P. KRATZKR'l. -
PALMER'S Patent unloading hay-forks, to
had at MERRELL A BIOLER'B.
DESSICATED COCOANUTS,forpie.pnddio,
ete , for tale at ORAHAirfi. '
BOOTS A SHOES the cheapest in the eoanrr.
at MG860P-S,