Towanda daily review. (Towanda, Pa.) 1879-1921, May 04, 1881, Image 1

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    DAILY
TO WAX DA REVIEW.
VOLUME 11, NO. 226.
ADDITIONAL LOCAL.
Personal.
FZKA M'INTYRE is on the street agaiu.
Mr*. DECKER'S symptoms were more en
couraging last evening.
F. FURMAN has been appointed postmaster
of Austinville, this comity.
President GUERNSEY of the First National
Bank, Canton, made us a pleasant call yester
day.
CHARLIE SCOTT and WILL DESMOND ran
another foot race at Sayre Friday evening.—
SCOTT won an easy victory.
REED MILLER was loading his household
goods 111 a ear yesterday preparatory to ship
ping them to his new home in Penn Yan.
Senator ROCKWELL of Troy has been a
member of the school board of that borough
for eighteen years, and yet he has no children
of his own to educate.
As predicted, Prof RYAN was yesterday
unanimously re-eleeted County Superintend
ent bv the convention of school directors —
an emphatic and unequivocal endorsement,
richly earned by three years of faithful, ef
fective labor for the good of the sohools of
the county. We prophesy that the action of
the convention will be repeated at the next
tri-enuial meeting. Mr. RYAN is emphatic
ally " the right man in tbe right place."
The Council met Monday evening but we
have not been furnished with the proceed
ings.
S. B. TIDD will serve Clam Chowder free
this evening at his new restaurane on Main
street.
Wanted, A Good Girl who can cook, wash
and iron. Apply at tho house of E. O. Mae
farlaiie, Houston street.
WEATHER INDICATIONS FOR TO-DAY. —
Fair, preceded by local rains, stationary or
highar temperature.
FITCH has opened his ice cream parlors and
put his soda fountain in operation. He has
genuine "deep rock" on draught.
LOST! A string of five keys, with my name
on plate. Finder please leave at this office.
H. A. Scott.
There will be an Old Folks Concert in Mer
cur Hall, on Friday evening, May 13th, for
the benefit of the Towanda Library. Tick
ets fifty cents. Reserved seats may be secur
ed without extra charge three days before
the Concert at C. T. Kirby's.
Full programmes will be distributed next
week.
Decisions in the following Bradford county
cases were announced by the Supreme Court
at Harrisburg 011 Monday:
DampPs appeal. Decree reversed.
Lycoming Insurance Co. vs. Storrs. Two
cases; writ quashed and reversed 011 the sec
ond.
Minncqua Improvement Co. vs. Kuhn, af
firmed.
Packer vs. Sehrader Mining Co.; reversed,
The following officers were elected by the
Naiad Fire Co. at their annual meeting last
evening:
President—l. p. SPALDING.
Vice President.—A. 11. DEAN.
Secretary— GEOßGE C. BURBANK.
Financial Secreiary —E. L. SMITH.
Treasurer —T H <is. MEREDETII.
Foreman—O. E. BENNETT.
Assistant Foremen— lst.,ll. SIMMERS; 2d.
F. BARNER.
Pipemen— F. WHITE, E. B. PIERCE, 11.
M. TAYLOR, F. ROSENFIELD.
Fire Police—C. P. WELLES G. E. FROST.
Trustees— O. E. BENNETT, A. D. COOL
IS A UGH, c. P. WELLES.
After the business of the evening had been
concluded the Company repaired to FITCH'S,
in accordance with time-honored custom, and
partook of ice cream, coffee and other re
freshments. Speeches were made by the
inwly elcited officers. :nl the evening was
yrv 11 uGint y spent.
TOWANDA, PA., WEDNESDAY. MAY 4, 1881.
Court Proceedings.
The Grand Jury reported the following
eases yesterday.
TRUE BILLS.
Com vs David Shears. Larceny. Coin vs
J A Pendleton, Inciting Wm Morgan to break
into the Potterville Good Templars Lodge
room. Com vs Wm Morgan, Breaking into
Potterville Good Templars Lodge room.
Com ys Fred Baker, Stealing sheep.
NOT TRUE HILLS.
Com vs Frank Neal, Malicious mischief, D
F. O'Brien, prosecutor, for costs.
The Court and jury disposed of the follow
ing cases:
Com vs J A Pendleton. Inciting Wm Mor
gan to break into Good Templars Lodge room
at Pottervillle. Verdict, guilty.
C II Savercool. Indicted at September
term last for larceny in stealing irou and brass
from the Pa &NY RR Co. Verdict guilty.
Com vs Frank Baker. Stealing sheep.
Convicted.
Coin vs Frank Mitchell et al. Assault aud
battery. Nolle presequi entered on payment
of costs.
Com vs O E Hurlbert. Stealing coal from
track of Barclay RR Co. Nolle presequi en
tered on payment of costs.
Com vs David Shears. Larceny. Jury
find him guiltv.
SCHOOL DIRECTOR'S CONVENTION. —The
tri-enuial convention of school direeters of
Bradford county for the purpose of electing
a County Superintendent of public schools
for the coming three year assembled in the
Court House yesterday. At o'clock. Supt.
RYAN called the convention to order. On
motion of J. B. HINDS. Dr. 0.11. ROCKWELL
of Monroeton was elected President. On
taking the chair the President made a very
neat and appropriate speech. C. W. REY
NOLDS of Pike, and J. F. BLOCIIER of Wya
lusing were elected secretaries on motion of
E. A. THOMSON.
On motion of Senator ROCKWELL of
Troy Borough, seconded by J. E. PIOLLKT of
Wysox, G. W. RYAN was nominated for
County Superintendent. On taking a ballot
one hundred and seventy one directors an
swered to the roll call, all of whom voted for
Mr. RYAN, and he wns declared unanimous
ly elected.
On motion of S. W. ALVORD, of Towanda,
the following resolution was unanimously
adopted.
/{evolved, By the School Directors of Bradford
County in Convention assembled, that we heartily
endorse the administration of l'rof. G. W. Ryan,
Superintendent of schools for the past three years;
his indfut'gable, efficient labors in elevating the
standard of education, advancing the interests of
the public school system and fitting teachers for
their high calling, challenge our admiration and de
mand our encouragement; his unanimous election
for a second term is only a fitting tribnte to his zeal
and snccess in the past; as directors we pledge him
eur united support in the future, and bespeak for
Dim the encouragement and sympathy of all who
have any interest in the causa of
and the welfare of our youths.
Mr. RYAN being called for came forward
and addressed the convention for a few min
utes, thanking the directors for the expression
of their approval and confidence, invoking
their aid in his work for the coming term.
On motion the convention adjourned.
O. H. ROCKWELL, President.
C. W. REYNOLDS, 1 0 . .
J. F. BLOCIIER, J Secretaries.
Mr. JOHN WARD, an old and esteemed
citizen of Towanda township, died early yes
terday morning of pheunionia, after an ill
ness of only a few days. The deceased was
the father of our well known citizen PHIL
ANDER L. WARD. Funeral ceremonies will
be observed at the lute residence ef Mr.
WARD, at 2 o'clock to-morrow afternoon.
The Bloomsburg A Sun is responsible for the
following: "If a man who has been drinking
for a number of years wants to kuovv what
effect it has on his system, let him stick a
small hollow tube about the size of a darning
needle into his flesh, and then hold a lighted
match to it, until the gas which passes out
from the tube ignites he will find that it
burns a blue blaze which will have a sulphur
ous odor."
The News Condensed.
The public debt was reduced in April
$9,000,900,025.
It is reported that ex-Postmaster Gen
eral Jewell has been assisting in the Star
Route exposeure.
The Pennsylvania Railroad has declar
ed a semi-annual dividend of four per
cent., payable May 28th.
The amount of six per cents received
at the Treasury in Washington for con
tinuances is $52,575,000.
The republican senatorial caucus yes
terday resolved to proceed to the consid
eration of all uncontested nominations
forthwith.
The steamer purchased for the "Jeau
ette" search expedition will hereafter be
known as the Rodgers, in honor of Ad
miral llodgers.
The Mexican Minister at Washington
expresses gratification at the increasing
trade between the United States aud
Mexico, and thinks the extension of the
railroad system into Mexico will gaeatly
increase the prosperity of both countries.
A St. Petersburg dispatch says that the
Grand Duke Nicholas has beeu imprison
ed in a fortress in Daneburg. A very
affecting scene occurred when the mother
of the royal criminal took leave of him
forever.
MARRIED.
MORRIS—WHITMAN.—At tbe residence of T. L.
Morris, May 2,1851, by Itev. O. H. Wright, Mr,
Iledah Morris, of Athens and Miss Ida Whitman,
of Elmira, N. Y.
DIED.
KELLEY.—At her home In Granville, on the 29th
ult., Nora, daughter of John and Flora Kelley,
aged 8 years.
Culm on the bosom of thy God!
Young spirit rest thee new!
E'en while with us thy thy footsteps trod,
His seal was on thy brow.
IIKAVENER—At his home in Athens Boro on the
28th ult., John Hevener of heart disease, aged 51
years. Buried at Athens Cemetery on the 30th ult.
"After life's fitful fever he sleeps well."
Step Ladders and Clothes liars at C. P.
Welles Crockery and 99c store.
Children's Carriages, $5 50 and upward at
C. P. Welles Crockery Store.
Don't do itl What? Sharpen your knives
on the stove pipe. A good Knife Skarpener
only 2 cents at C. P. Welles Crockery Store.
The Adams and Westlake absolutely non
explosive Oil Stoves. Cooks, bakes, Ac.,
perfeclly, for sale by C. P. Welles.
FOR SALE CHEAP. —Having abandoned my
public hall I offer a nice stage curtain, cost
SSO, will sell for $lO. A lot of seats painted
and numbered, cost $2 50 each, will be sold
for a dollar a piece. Address
MAY 2. J. G. PATTON.
Get your hair mattress made oyer at Ottar
son's.
Second hand Herring Safe for sale cheap,
quire at this office.
Good Maple Sugar only ten cents per pound
at Swarts & Gordon's.
Before purchasing your new hat call and
examine the assortment just opened at the
Globe store, Bridge street.
WANTED.—Good agents in Bradford Co.by
the ShamoKiu Mutual Aid Association. Ref
erence required. Losses paid promptly.
W. D. WAGNER, District Agent.
Dushore, Sullivan county, Pa. Office over
post-office.
ICE!
John Adam's Ice Wagon has been running
for the last month, delivering Ice to his many
customers. Ice gathered one mile and a half
above town. Orders solicited, and prices
satisfactory.
W ANTED—Board and tw® communicating
rooms, not oyer one-fourth mile from the
Court House, for which a liberal sum per
week will pe paid. Onlv one room need be
furnished as party will furnish one. Ad
dress B, care of REVIEW, or call for inform
ation.
PRICE ONE CENT.
BUSH'S COLUMN.
WANTED!
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a call from everybody in search of READY MADE CLOTHING. It is an ad
mitted fact that BUSH, The Bridge Street Olothier, keeps the j
largest, most fashionable, and best made Clothings consisting of everything in
the line to be found in the country. He defies competition either in quantity or
quality of stock. His Spriug Suits have just arrived, call and examine
them. He can fit you out with every article of clothing needed by man or boy.
TRUNKS.
BUSH, at the Bridge Street Clothing House has just received a cargo of
TR UJVJTS, TTAEIS&S, GRIJP SjICRS, ETC., ETC.,
which he is offering at manufacturers prices. His invoice filled one and a half car,
and comprises the best line of those goods ever offered in this market.
J. K. BUSH.