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    DAILY
TO WAN DA REVIEW..
VOLUME 11, NO. 307.
ADDITIONAL LOCAL.
Personal.
Mrs. Capt. MANVILLE and sou are in Penn
Yan.
Miss ADDIE ORCUTT is visiting friends in
Burlington.
Mrs. T. C. FRALEY has been visiting in La
ceyville. She returned home Saturday.
Miss LENA WIHTTAKER of Waverly is vis
iting Miss HELEN NEVINS on Chestnut st.
Mr. and Mrs. GEORGE BLACKWKLL, of
Troy, are visiting Mrs. B's brother, ROBERT
PRUYNE, in North Towanda.
C. A. STOWELL was in Towanda Saturday
attending to posting the bills announcing the
excursion to Watkins 011 the 16th.
Mrs. H. J. LLOYD of Wvalusing, who has
had a severe run of typhoid fever, wc are
most happy to announce is now convalescent.
HANK GRIDLEY, of Waverly, a capital
good fellow and one of the best engineers that
ever "pulled the throttle," was in tow 11 Fri
day evening.
The thriving village of Wyalusing is with
out a notary public, and our young friend,
THOS. E. MYER, attorney at law, is asked to
accept the position.
Mrs. Rev. GEO. D. STROUD, of Tuukhau
uock, is visiting friends in this place. Mrs.
STROUD occupied her former seat in the
Episcopal Church choir, last evening.
Miss LILLIE JKROLEMAN, who has been
visiting friends in town for a couple of weeks,
as the guest of Miss FANNY VANFLEET, re
turned to her home in Troy Saturday.
LUMAN D. PRATT of Liberty Corners fell
from a load of hay 011 Thursdny last, fractur
ing his shoulder blade and otherwise injur
ing himself. Doctors PRATT were called and
reduced the fracture.
The Allien Gazette says Mr. C. IIUNSICK
ER, one of the most enterprising and liberal
citizens of that ancient village, has the finest,
best kept grounds surrounding his elegant
and costly furnished mansion, in that section.
And CORNELIUS knows how to enjoy it.
A Litchfield correspondent of the Athens
Gazette, writes of our old friend: "Dr. JUD
SON has repaired his residence, having built
a large addition. He has one of the finest
farms in town, and his premises now look
very pleasant and inviting. The Doefor is a
good fellow, any way," To all of which we
say amen.
Mr. A. IIAFKR, one of flic employes of
FROST'S factory, was struck in the face Sat
urday morning by a piece of timber thrown
violently from a buzz saw. Several of his
teeth were knocked out and his face badly cut
hut his iifjuries are not so serious as at first
reported. Hr. HAFER met with an accident
a few years ago by which he lost several fin
gers.
B. S. RUSSELL, Esq., our former esteemed
townsman, has located at Jamestown, Dako
ta, and embarked in the real estate business.
Mr. RUSSELL'S experience in the west can
not hut prove valuable, and he can be of
great service to those who contemplate set
tling in the great wheat growing section of
our country. He has large quantities of
farming lands and town lots-for sale, and we
have 110 doubt he will cheerfully and prompt
ly answer all letters pertaining to the coun
try.
The wife of Rev. R. L. STILWELL died in
Dresden, N. Y., last week. She was a daugh
ter of the late PLYNN PHELPS, of Burlington
and was a most estimable Christain lady.
Mr. BACCOCK received a telegram last even
ing authorizing lnm to continue the sale of
tickets for the Niagara excursion to-morrow
at $4 95. Quite a number here have already
purchased tickets.
We were misinformed in regard to the in
surance on MILLER Fox's barn burned Fri
day night. The loss on building was $1200;
insured for SBOO. Loss on contents, $2000;
TOWANDA, PA., MONDAY, AUGUST S, 1881.
insurance, SBOO. Mr. CHAS. A. CUMMINGS,
the tenant, lost one horse 011 whieh there was
an insurance of SIOO. Total loss, $.1400; in
surance, SI7OO
Catching times for farmers and bass.
THE DOCTORS.— The following additional
registration of doctors was made Saturday;
THOMAS BENJAMIN JOHNSON. M.D.,Tow
anda borough; Bellevue Hospital Medical
College, March 1, 1868.
WILLIAM P. GRIFFITHS, M. M., Towanda
borough; University of Pennsylvania, Phila
delphia, June 1881.
Some of the most desirable and valuable
real estate in Towanda, will be offered for
sale by the executors of the estate of the late
J. I). MONTANYK. deceased. The store at
the corner of Main and Park streets, is a good
investment at SIO,OOO and will net a six per
cent, income 011 that sum. The homestead
property has been divided into four large lots
with an alley running from Main to Second
street. On two of these lots are good dwel
lings and the whole of them are so conven
intly located that they ought to bring a gcod i
price. The sale will begin at 1 o'clock to day.
The President's Condition.
Drs. Agnew and Hamilton were both
in Washington yesterday. While~the of
tlcial bulletins are encouraging, there is
110 doubt great fear of another relapse en
tertained. It is asserted by some of the
newspaper correspondents that another
secretion of pus is feared in the vicinity
of the ball. At 1 this morning the Presi
dent was sleeping quietly without the aid
of morphia. Pulse 00.
OFFICIAL BULLETIN.
AUGUST 7,7 I'. M.
The President has been comfortable du
ring to-day, although his temperature be
gan to rise earlier than yesterday and
rose almost as high. At 12 :30 p. m. his
pulse was 104, temperature 100, respira
tion 20. At 7p. m. his pulse is 104, tem
perature 101.2, respiration 20. Never
theless he has been able to take nourish
ment us usual and had several refreshing
naps during the day. The discharge of
pus has been liberal and healthy in char
acter.
Sixty deaths from heat in New York
Saturday and Sunday.
Gen. Robert Patterson died in Phildel"
phia yesterday.
Don't fail to go to JOHN SULLINAN'S on
Bridge street, for the best live cent cegar.
IMPORTANT TO TRAVELERS.— SpeciaI in
ducements are offered you by the BURLING
TON ROUTE. It will pay you to read their
advertisement to be found elsewhere in this
issue.
FOUND in the river, an umbrella. Owner can
have It by proving property and paying for this
notice ELMER POST.
FOB SALE VERY CHEAP. —A second hand, two
horse tread power with thrasher and cleaner. Also
a large tubular steam boiler, size 4 1-2 by 12 1-2 feet
with 45, 4 inch Hues. Address or inquire of
E. G. OWEN, Wysox, Pa.
FOR SALE.—A Wheeler & Wilson Sewing Ma
chine, in good repair and but little worn. Will sell
at a reasonable figure. A good chance for someone.
Enquire of Miss Alice King, Bridge stTowanda, Pa.
FOB SALE, —A second hand buggy in good repair.
Inquire at this oflice.
Lost, Sunday evening, between W. Dittricn's and
F. Watts', a pair of lisle thread gloves, with colored
wrists. Finder will confer a favor by leaving at
Mr. Watts'.
We are constantly receiving orders for " Lum
Smith's Imitation Stained glass," and are ready to
give our patrons the full benefit of an inexpensive
and handsome decoration by placing it on any glass
whether door or window, large size or email glass,
gieen or white, round or square, in fact any posi
tlou, shape or kind of frame or glass that needs
shading from the rays of the sun, or from the gaze
of inquisitive eyes. Thankful for the very liberal
patronage bestowed since we have received the
agency of this Imitation, we shall by a strict atten
tion to business, hoping to merit a continuance of
the same. To these who have beard of the -'lini
tation Glass,' and have not seen it, we extend a
cordial invitation to examine into its real merits,
and ask the prices for which it can he obtained, we
arc prepared to contract with churches, halls, or
or other public buildings, and warrant all of our
work to surpass in beauty the genuine stained glass
and our prices are less than one-fourth the cost of
the same. Those in need of anything of this kind
or who are lovers of art, whether they wish to pur
chase or not, are respectfully invited to examine
the same at CHAS. F. CHOSS' Book Store.
WANTS.
Under this head ice will insert FREE, notices of
situations or help wanted.
Wanted, work by the day, to support my family.
Mrs. Haml. G. Berry, Mechanic street.
A GOOD GIRL, one who understands all kinds of
house work and cooking, wanted. Highest wages.
Inquire at this office.
A set second hand light single harness wanted.
A. J. NOBLE, Troy, Pa. July 28.
Eagle, Automatic and Copying pencils, at C. I'.
Welles' Crockery store.
C- M. Manville has a quantity of four feet flag
stones for sale cheap.
Picture Frames, a large stock, varieiy and low
prices at C. P. Welles' crockery and 99c store.
Buy Knapp's Superior Flavoring Extracts
for family use. warranted pure.
Trunks and Traveling Bags, good assortment in
medium and low priced goods at C. P. Welles' 99c
store.
Live spring chickens constantly on hand at
Myer's Bridge St. Market.
A GOOD HOME CHEAP.—I Oiler for Sale
VERY .CHEAP, tlie house and lot, South
east corner Third and Elizabeth streets in
this borough. The house is in good repair,
the lot large, with good well of water and
water in the house. The property will be
sold for half its value 011 long time.
June 9, 'Bl. O. I). KINNEY.
Cliildrens carrages at reduced prices to close out
stock, at C. P. Welles' crockery store.
AN ELEGANT RESIDENCE FOR SALE.— The
really elegant and eligibly situated residence
of Mrs. Doctor Houston is offered for sale at
a bargain. The lot is large and has on it an
abundance of fruit of all kinds. It is alto
gether the most desirable property' of the
kind now on the market Only a small pay
ment required; balance can remain on mort
gage. Call on the premises.
July 7. Mrs. HOUSTON.
QRAND
EXCURSION
TUESDAY
AUGUST 9th, 1881.
J
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JSTJ A. GA. RA FA IJIJS
AND
RETURN THE SAME DAY.
VIA
P. & N.Y. & G. 1.& S., & N.Y C. & H.R.R.R.
Giving 8 hours at the Falls.
Hound Trip Ticket.
If bought on or before Monday Aug. Bth.,
From Towanda
After Aug. Bth, 25 cents additional will
be charged.
Tickets for sale at all Rail Road Stations.
Train will leave
TOWANDA - - 4.00 A. M.
Arriving at Niagara Falls 1 p. M.
RETURNING LEAVE NIAGARA AT NINE P. M.
PRICE ONE CENT.
HO! TO
WATKINS
GLEN
The first ami only Excursion ever run
from this section to the famous Wat
kins Glen, will run over portions
of the Pa. & N.Y.; N.Y., L.E.
& W. and the N.C. Rail
Roads, without
change of cars.
On Tuesday Aug. 16/81,
By the Presbyterian and Methodist
Episcopal Churches and Cornet Band of
WYALUSING, PA.
MANAGING COMMITTEE.
Presbyterian Church M. E. Church.
Rev. D CRAFT, Past. Rev. .T II WESTON, Past.
II B GAYLORD, W II KINTNER,
C A STOWBEL, II J IIALLOCK,
Cornet Band.
8 G ZIGLKR, Leader.
I M ALLIS,
J G KEELER.
The Excursion Train will start from Mehoopany
and stop for excursionists at all stations
named in the following table, in
which is shown the
Schedule Time and Ticket Fare :
AUGUST 16. STATIONS, ROUND TRIP.
6:00 A M leave Mehoopany - - $2 75
6:23 " " Meshoppen - 2 65
6:33 " " Black Walnut - - - 2 60
6:38 " " Skinner's Eddy - 255
6:42 " " Laceyville - - - 250
7:02 " " Wyalusing - - - 235
7:18 " " Frcnchtown - 2 30
7:27 " " Rummerfield • - 2 25
7:33 " " Standing Stone - 2 20
7:42 " " Wysauking - . - 2 10
7:49 " •' East Towanda - . 2 00
7:54 •' " Towanda - - . 2 00
8:07 " " Ulster - -190
8:16 " " Milan - - . - 185
8:24 " " Athens - 1 75
8:31 " " Sayrc - - - - 170
10:30" arrive at Watkins.
Returning, the Excursion Train will leave Wat
kins at 6 p in, and will stop at all the stationsnamed
above to let oft" excursionists, arriving at Sayre at
8:00 pm, Towanda 8;40, Wyalusing 9 :30, Mehoop
any 10:15.
Tickets can be purchased at the above stations,
and are good going and returning on our Excursion
Train for that day onlj.
This Excursion is very cheap. There is no change
of cars. It gives you over seven hours to go through
the most remarkable Glen in all this region "round
about," and return home the same evening- You
can take your own refreshments and call it a pic-nic
or you can stop at the Glen Park Hotel, one of the
finest in the State, located at the foot of the Glen,
and get a first-class dinner at any hour, and Free
Bus for guests of the Hotel to and from Depot, for
75 cents.
We will sell you a ticket on our train for 20 cents to
go through the Glen—less th.an half the regular rate
There arc many places of great intcres in the vi*
cintiy, some or all of which you can see, such as
Watkins Glen, Havana Glen, Glen Ekl
ridge, Glen Excelsior, Glenora, Hector
Falls, Lodi Glen, Wiilard's Asylum, Lake
Cayuta, Lake Lamoka, Mineral Springs,
Devil's Punch Bowl.
From Point Lookout there is one of the finest
panoramic views in the World—Magee Monument,
Iron Bridge across Glen Gorge, 165 feet high, &c.
If you desire, you can take a grand boat ride of 20
or 25 miles on Seneca Lake on board one of the
magnificent Steamers of the Seneca Lake Steam
Navigation Co. We will sell you a ticket on our
♦rain for 20 cents. In short, the Committee of Man
agement and Rail Road Officials will spare no pains
for the comfort, pleasure and safety of the excur
sionists.
LET THE PEOPLE RALLY!
BY ORDER OF MANAGING COMMITTEE .
Wyalusing, Ta,, August 4,1881.