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    DAILY
TOWANDA REVIEW.
VOLUME 11, NO. 279.
ADDITIONAL LOCAL
Personal.
The junior of the REVIEW witnessed the
rising of the sun from Mt. Pisgah this morn
ing.
G. S. ACICLEY goes to Spring Hill this
morning to spend a couple of weeks on his
farm.
Miss MARY HARKIXS. of Wilkes Barre, is
visiting her sister Mrs. ED. LYNCH, on Lo
cust avenue.
S. H. SACKETT and D. E. HUNTLEY have
returned to Slaterville Springs, feeling well
satisfied that they experienced great benefit
from their former visit.
J. B. STARK, wife and children, of Phila
delphia, are in town and will spend the bal
ance of the summer here as the guests of
Mrs, S.'s father, Judge PARSONS.
Rev IIALLOCK ARMSTROMG, for A longtime
pastor at Monroeton, will preach his fare
well sermon in the Presbyterian church of
that village next Sunday morning, July 10, at
10 o'clock, and at McCord school house at 2
o'clock, p. m.
Mr. and Mrs. E. J. NEWELL, of Horn
r>rook, were agreeable callers at this ofiiec
yesterday. After being made acquainted
with some of the work necessary to the pro
duction of a paper, Mrs. X. said she should
hereafter peruse the REVIEW with real rever
ence.
S. A. SCRIBNER, advance agent for /ERA
and LA CARDO, the renowned Magicians and
Ventriloquists, is in town making arrange
ments for a series of gift entertainments to
be be given in Mercnr Hall Friday, Saturday
and Monday evenings. We shsll have more
to say about it hereafter. Read the adver
tisement.
A correspondent writing from Union, X.
Y., to the Binghamton Tribune says:—"Mr.
FRED BROWN, foamerly a drug clerk in Un
-011, now occupying the position of head clerk
in the house of C. B. PORTER, of Towanda,
is in town spending a two weeks' vacation. —
Mr. BROWN is a young man Union is proud
to own. and he meets a warm welcome from
bis many friends heac."
We are sadly pained to learn that our es
teemed friend, ex-treasurer BUNYAN of
Granville, is suffering from a severe paralyt
ic shock sustained last week. His power of
speech is gone and one half his body com
pletelv paralyzed. Mr. BUNYAN is well ad
vanced in years, but bis temperate life and
abstemious habits have left him with a strong
constitution, which we sincerely hope may
enable him to overcome his present prostra
tion.
The sale of MCINTYRES hardware store
advertised to come ofi' yesterday, was po.-t
--poned until Friday.
Quite a uumber of local items prepared for
this issue are crowded out and will appear
to-morrow.
Towanda presented quite a deserted ap
pearance on Monday. Most business places
were closed and many proprietors and clerks
took advantage of the holiday to visit with
their families or go into the country. The
few gentlemen scan 011 the street kept clase
to the telegraph oliice, anxious to catch every
item of news from Washington.
When the news was received here Satur
day evening that the President was dead, the
church bells were tolled, emblems of mourn
ing were displayed from the liepublicnn and
office of MADILL & KINNEY ; the Grand Army
flag was displayed at half-mast, and all men
went about the street looking as sad as though
their own households had been stricken. The
interior of the Episcopal church was draped
in mourning. Tne contradiction of the sad
news early Sunday morning seemed almost
too good to be true, and inspired all hearts
with devout thankfulness.
TOWANDA, PA., WEDNESDAY, JULY 6, ISSI.
Mrs. SAI.LY A. < )WEX, who had been very
ill for some time, died at the residence of her
son-in-law, A. J. FISHER, on Fourth street,
early Tuesday morning, at the advanced age
of 78 years. Her son, GEO. W. OWEN, of
Philadelphia, arrived just before her death,
having been summoned from Staunton, Va..
where he is temporarily residing. Funeral, 4
o'clock this afternoon at Mr. FISHER'S house.
Miss EDITII A. THOMPSON, who had been
ill for several months, died at the residence
of her parents in Herriek, yesterday after
noon. The deceased was well known as a
successful teacher and a very excellent vonng
lady.
Miss BRINK will lecture at the M. E-
Church in Wyulusing on Hindoostan, the
customs, habits ways etc., of that peculiar
people, Wednesday evening duly Oth.
TSte President JSetter.
The President's condition has appar
ently been improving since Sunday and
hopes arc entertained that he may yet re
cover though still in a critical condition.
The following official bulletins contain
the latest information :
SOME ENCOURAGEMENT!
EXECUTIVE MANSION, 1 :15, I\ M.
There is no material change in the con
dition of the President. Dr. Agnew of
Philadelphia, who came here to consult
with the resident physicians, says that in
his judgment there are some features of
the case that arc extremely encouraging.
The kidneys and intestines are entirely
uninjured. The liver is lacerated to some
extent, and the large nerves leading from
the spine to lower extremities have been
so injured as to cause pain in the feet and
the patient is slowly gaining strehgth to
meet rhe secondary inflammation when it
occurs. As yet there is no evidence and
nothing to indicate that it will he of any
extraord ina ry extent.
JULY J—S :30, R. M.
The condition of tlie President con
tinues as favorable as at last bulletin. —
His pulse is 10(i, temperature 100-fl and
respiration 24. Another bulletin will be
issued to-morrow morning.
HOW IT WAS DONE.
Of those who actually saw the shoot
ing of the President by Charles Guiteau
Mrs. White, the woman in charge of the
waiting room where the tradgedy occur
red, was the lirst to reach the wounded
President, and she gives the following
details:
"I saw the whole thing. The man
came in the east door just as the Presi
dent entered the middle door from B st.
When he approached within live feet of
the President he tired, aiming, 1 thought,
at the heart and missed him. The Presi
dent did not appear to notice him, but
walked right on past the man. He fired
again and the President fell. lie fell at
the turn of the second row of seats. I
was the lirst to reach him and lifted up
his head. The janitor rushed in and call
ed the police. I held him till some men
came and lifted him up, He did not
speok to me or to any one until a
young boy, who I think was his son, came.
After he had vomited I think he said
something to him. When lie was lifted
upon the mattress he spoke or groaned.
No words passed between tho President
and the man who did the shootiug. The
man walked deliberately out of the cen
ter door, where somebody headed him !
' off; lie turned and started back the way
lie came and 'was seized at the door by
the police. 1 have seen the man once or
twice before. One time in particular. I
noticed him a few days ago; he prome
naded.up and down just as he did to day,
wiping his face, apparently excited. I
1 thought he was waiting for some friends.
! This morning he waited here half an
i 3
, hour, walking up and down. There were
! few people in the room when the shot was
i tired. All the passengers had gone out.
I think there was a gentlemon standing
near the door."
' - There is no doubt the assassin is a lu
natic and that the bloody deed was pre
meditated.
Among the numerous messages of cou
j dolence forwarded to the White House,
were the following:
NEW YORK, July 2.
To the Tlon. James (J. Blaine, Secretary of
State. Washington: Your telegram, with its
deplorable narrative .did not reach me prompt
ly, owing to absence. I am profoundly
j shocked at the dreadful news. The hopes
you express relieve somewhat the horror of
the first announcement. I wait for further
intelligence with the greatest anxiety. Ex
press to the President and those about him
my great grief and sympathy, in which the
whole American people will join.
C. A. ARTHUR.
GOVERNOR'S ISLAND, X. Y.
To (Jen. W. T. Shearman, Washington T
i trust that the assault on the life of the Presi
dent to-day may not have fatal consequences,
and that in the" interests of the country the
act may be shown to have been that of a
madman. Thanks for your dispatch and for
your promise of further information.
W. S. HANCOCK.
ELBERON, X. J., July 2.
To Secretary Lincoln. Washington: Please
dispatch me the condition of the President.
Xews received conflicts. I hope the most fa
vorable may be confirmed. Express to the
President my deep sympathy and hope that
he may speedily recover. U. S. GRANT.
Queen Victoria also sent expressions
j of deep sympathy.
3 MONSTER GIFT XIGHTS. 3
MERCUR HALL.
m # />.f carmmo.
The world renowned
Magiciens and Vintriloquists.
With their Great Gift Festival.
•~>o Costly Presents given away nightly,
the like was never seen before.
Positively nothing but presents of in
trisic value given away.
Wait for us ! Watch for us !
Will positively appear at the above named Hall on
FRIDAY, SATURDAY and MONDAY,
July Bth, 9th and nth.
Look at our low Prices.
Admssion with one envelope, „ 25 cte.
Reserive Seast with two envelopes, - 35 cts.
Children under 12 with one envelope, - -15 cts.
PRICE ONE CENT.
STATEMENT OF THE RECEIPTS
and Expenditures of the School District of
Towanda Borough from May 31, ISBO, to June 1,
1881.
RECEIPTS.
Cash on hand $3202.02
From State approbation 966.84
" A Wickham,collector on Dup
licats of 1879 & 'BO 1048.62
" A. Wickham,collector,on dup
lecates of 1880 & 'Bl 6430 43
" County Superintendent 7.60
" Jtio. A. Codding,Fihes, &c 5.00
" E. T. Burgan,Sch'l Bills 65.62
" S. W. Alvord for brick sold.. .10.50
" County Taeasurer 79.08$ 10,815,61
Total Receipts 10,815.61
EXPENDITURES.
Salaries of Teachers 3960.00
" " Janitor 330.00
" " Treasure & Secretary. .137.50
Paid percentage to Collector 192.43
" Intrust on Bonds 675.27
" Bonds 3000.00
" for Printing 47.00
" " C0a1...'; 246.63
" " Lot in Third Ward SOO.OO
" " Insurance 11.67
" Miscellaneous expenses 112.81 9,513.31
Balance cash in Treasury.. $1,302.30
ASSETTS.
Real Estate and buildings 27,100 00
School Furniture 1,575.00
Due from Universalis!
church $1200.00
Dne from Universaiist
Church Intrest 360.00
Due from A.Wickham,
collector, on duplicate
of 'BO & 'Bl 961.85
Cash in Treasury 1302.303,824.15 31,499.15
LIABILITIES.
Bonds drawing 6 per ct interest.. .2000.00
" 5 " " " 10,500.00
Out standing orders, interest and
unsettled hills estimated 500.00 13,000.00,
BRADFORD COUNTY, ss.
We the undersigned auditors of Towanda
Borough have audited the accounts of the Towanda
Borough School District, and tind same correct.
H. T. STEVENS,
11. L. LAMOREAUX,
July Ist, 18S1. F. E. JAYNE,
Auditors.
J have a number of
SINGER,
HOWE, and
WILCOX & GIBBS
Sewing Machines in good condi
tion, for sale at very low figures.
Sewing Machines rented at 50
cents a week. O. A. BLACK,
June 10, 3m. Agent.
tP&WMEM S €?&
A large assortment ot CAN
TON and MADRAS DRESS
GINGIIAMS just received ; also
large additions to their stock of
CALICOES, APRON GING
IIAMS, CRETONNES, FUR
NITURE PRINTS, &c.
Powell & (Jo.
have just received 10,000 yard
of PRINTED LAWNS, the
best quality and newest styles,
which they will sell at NINE
CENTS per yard.
Powell & Co.
have just opened a large stock
of LACE AND PLAIN BUNT
ING, with a large assortment of
NEW STYLES of WORSTED
DRESS GOODS, which they
are offering at great bargains.