TO WANDA L REVIEW.
VOLUME 111, NO. 40.
ADDITIONAL LOCAL.
Persona!.
The Democratic Convention meets to-mor
row.
Comfortable seats have been placed in the
Park for the accommodation of those who
take part in the sad memorial exercises this
afternoon.
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C. L. S. C. will meet in the first parlor of
the M. E. Church, this evening, at 7:30. All
members, and others who may desire to lenrn
of the work of the Circle, arc cordially invi
ted to be present.
WILLIE J. KING, who had been a great
sufferer with rheumatism,died at the residence
of his mother, on Bridge street, Saturday
morning, aged 10 years. Funeral at 7:lo this
morning. Burial at East Smithfield.
We learn the name of P. W. MOUEY. of
Asylum, will be presented to the democratic
convention to-morrow, as a candidate for
County Commissioner. PETE is a good man
and would make an excellent Commissioner,
no doubt, but it strikes us the most sensi.
ble thing the democrats can do is to re-nomi
nato Mr. HANSOM. He has served the conn,
tv well, and deserves an endorsement.
We have not been favored by the commit
tee with a programme of the memorial exer
cises to be held in the park this afternoon,
but believe the services will be introduced
with a dirge by the band, to be followed with
prayer by Rev. C. T. IIALLOWELL. singing
by the united choirs, reading scripture lesson
by Rev. C. 11. WRIGHT, singing by tlit- choir,
reading a poem by Rev. Dr. STEWART, ad
dresses by Hon. E. OVERTON, Col. SMITH
and J. IIOLCOMB. liev. Dr. TAYLOR will
make the closing prayer, the choir will sing,
•'My country, 'tis of thee," with band accom
paniment, and Doctor STEWART will pro
nounce the benediction.
By order of the Bishop, the brief but im
pressive burial service of the Episcopal
Church will be read at the church at 2 o'clock
this afternoon, after which the congregation
will join in the union services in the Park.
Calamity.
SKI'T. 19TH, 1881.
The grasses are dying
Skies crimsoned o'er head!
The fall leaves are flying
In drapery of red!
The sunsets are scirlet,
The moon is on lire,
All nature proclaiming
Calamity dire.
My strain is a requiem,
A nation's deep dirge,
Pathetic and solemn
Of death-bearing scourge
By coward assassin!
Of hero who vain
Fought death step by step in
Death's own domain!
What wonder creation
Amazed at the sight,
Is thrown in commotion
Day turning to night,
That planet and comet
Are lurid with wrath,
While heart broken autumn
Drops blood in her path?
Bright golden rod drooping
Its fcathry plume,
Seems silently shrouding
Its petals in gloom,
As thsugh it were seeking
Its sorrow to screen,
By hiding in calyx
Of sad tinted green,
<) grief stricken autumn
Whose glory hath lied,
We weep on thy bosom,
Bewailing our dead.
Love's every endeavor,
Skill, prayer,'verc in vain,
He needcth them never,
All! never again.
The Life brave defended
lias yielded at last,
The conflict is ended,
Death's agony past!
Free, fighting for freedom !
Free, battling for right!
How costly the ransom,
How grim was the fight.
Beloved ones are weeping
Lamenting their loss,
A nation in mourning
Is bearing the cross,
What man, tribe, or nation.
What kingdom or state,
Can forestall or frustrate
The fiats of Fate?
Sept. 22, 'Bl. ANNA H MERCUR.
TOWANDA, PA., MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 1881.
hi -VetMoriam.
JAMES A. GAKFLELI).
Yesterday was a day of sadness and mourn
ing all over the land. The sermons were fu
neral orations, and the grief of the people
wss as sincere as it was general, for indeed
a sympathizing friend, a great and good man,
lies dead. The churches here were largely
attended and the services appropriate to the
occasion. The
BAPTIST CHURCH
was modestly draped. The pastor chose for
his text two familiar passages of Scripture,—
" God so loved the world that He gave His
only begotten Son to die for us," and, "Whom
the Lord loveth He chastcneth." The theme
was, " The great love of tin; Heavenly Father
manifested even in ou* afflictions."
In the evening, Rev. C. 11. WRIGHT, of the
Methodist Church, tilled the pulpit, and gave
the audience a very interesting address on the
character and lifg of GARFIELD, taking for
his text, " Thou art a mighty prince among
us."
THE EPISCOPAL CHURCH
was quite elaborately draped. On one of the
desks was an anchor on the other a sycle and
on the font a lyre with broken string. The
parish is without a reetorand the chancel was
occupied by the Reverend Mr. MORROW, of
Reading. I lis text was from the 94th Psalm,
12th verse. " Blessed is the man whom thou
chastenest, O Lord, and teaelicst him out of
thy law." Theme, the severity of God's love.
THE M. E. CHURCH
was well filled. The text, " All things work
together for good to those who love God." —
The pastor pointed out some of the blessings
which would How to the nation and the world
from the affliction through which we arc pass
ing. The auditorium and vestibule were be
comingly draped, and over the pulpit, the in
scription, "The Nation's Loss."
In the evening Rev. C. T. IIALLOWELL oe
cupird the pulpit and delivered to a very large
audience the sermon he preached for his own
congregation a few weeks since, "On the as
sassination and some of its lessons,"
THE PRESBYTERIAN CIIURCII
was draped with exceptional good taste and
the designs very handsome. On one corner
of the pulpit was a large mound of moss cov
ered with inimortels, supporting a shield on
which was delicalely wrought an anchor,
and hovering above it a pure white dove. On
the other side of the desk a broken column,
constructed of flowers. The pastor, Dr.
STEWART, pronounced an eloquent and touch
ingly pathetic eulogy on General GARFIELD.
His text was, " Know ye not that there is a
prince and a great man fallen this day in Is
rael."
AT THE UNIVERSALIBT CIIURCII
the decorations were in exceedingly good
taste; beautifully attractive, vet almost se
verely simple. The three arches in front of
the recessed pulpit were hung with festoons
of black cashmere, gathered into heavy folds,
and against the centre was suspended a dove
of spotless white with extended wings. At
the rear of the pulpit the wall was entirely
hidden with black, against the center of which
hung a life-size portrait of the deceased Pres
ident, encircled in folds of black crape, and
flanked on cither side with the national en
sign. The chancel rail and furniture were
covered with deep black, tastefully looped
and folded. The material used was of tine
quality and gave a rich appearance to the
room. At each side the altar,upon tall stems,
stood stands of exquisite flowers, the foot of
each stem being buried in a pillow of beauti
ful flowers.
Doctor TAYLOR'S sermon was founded on
Acts xi, 24—" He was a good man; full of the
Holy Ghost and of faith," and it held the au
dience almost spell-bound for nearly an hour
of intense interest and at times of deep emo
tion.
AT THE CATHOLIC CIIURCII.
The past or, Rev. C. F. KELLKY, was indis
posed and did not preach, put gave notice
that mass would be said this morning for the
dead President.
To-day the people of the United States
will bend in tearful prayer and humility
before the divine power whose myster
ious economy has withheld any revela
tion that it took note of human suppli
cation. And yet, though the hearts of
the faithful be overwhelmed with grief,
it is not for them to question the su
preme intelligence which has made an
swer to their prayers only by submerge
ing them at last in the depths of deep
est anguish. In the profound sorrow
that tills all Christian breasts, taitli is
severely tried, but, rising above all, and
shining out like a star in the dark night,
is the memory of sad Gcthscmane, with
the agonizing Saviour of mankind himself
pouring forth the petition, "O, my Fath
er, if it be possible, let this cup pass lrom
me; nevertheless not as I will, but as
thou wilt." This great example of faith
and the grand results that followed, still
abide, and still live to rebuke the doubt
ing and cheer the despondent. It is in
vain for human wisdom to attempt to
question the authority of God, and the
same faith that for a season looked to sec
the prayers of the multitude answered in
a restored President, will bend as sub
missively to the decrees of that authority
which at the last took the soul of the
suflerer unto Himself. The thought of
the faithful to-day is but a repetition of
that plea in the garden of Gcthscmane,
"Not as I will, but as Thou wilt," Gover
nor Iloyt speaks for all in the words of
his proclamation :
The chastening hand of God has been
heavily laid upon the nation and a belov
ed and honored Chief Magistrate has
been removed by death, in the beginning
of an official career which promised to
usher in an era of unexampled peace,
prosperity and good will. The hearts of
the people are bowed with sorrow for
this great loss and they will, with sym
pathy for the bereaved wife and orphaned
children, accept the duty of humble sub
mission to the decree of the Ruler of the
universe.
Elmira was visited by a cyclone yester
day afternoon, causing damage to the ex
tent of over one hundred thousand dollars
by the unroffing of buildings, uprooting
trees, breaking ot windows, &c,
The Garfield funeral train reached its
destination, Cleveland, between one and
two Saturday afternoon, witnout acci
dent. A special train containing repre
sentatives of the press, ran into a hand
car near Pittsburg, killing four of the men
who were riding 011 it.
A. llOMGit, Merchant Tailor, of Elmira,
will be in Tovvanda. at tne Ward House,
Tuesday, Sept, 27, with a full line of Fall and
Winter Goods of his own importation, just
received. lie would be pleased to have his
friends call and see them, as they are liner
goods than ever shown by him before.
Miss EMMA WAKING respectfully informs
the ladies that she has taken rooms at Mr.
W.w. KKYSEII'S house, on Pine street near
Graded school, where she will be pleas
ed to see all in need of her services. Cutting,
fitting and dress making done 011 reasonable
terms, and all work warranted to suit.
Having rooms in my father's house on Main
street (where Andrew Nobles used to live) I
would respectfully inform the Ladies of Towanda
and vicinity, that 1 am prepared to do all kinds of
work in the Dress-making line to the entire satis
faction of ail who may favor me witii their patron
age. CUTTING AND FITTING a specialty.
Sept. 26, 1881, ALICE SIIAW.
ruFzer Axle Grease.—One trial will convince you
that it is the best. Ask your dealer for the Frazer
Axle Grease, and take no other. Every box has
our trade mark on.
PLEASANT ADDITION TO PHARMACY.— Seidlitine
Seidlitz Powders are put up in elegant wooden box
es, instead of the usual white and blue papers, and
are therefor portable, convenient, and retain their
freshness many months. They are warranted
made of pure materials of first quality, giving great
purity, full weight and uniformity, and forming an
aflfervescing aperient drink, as refreshing and pleas
nt as a glass of lemonade.
WANTED, —Situation as dining room girl or cham
bermaid. Inquire at this office :
Sept. 24, 1881.
PRICE ONE CENT.
LOST, Wednesday, niv keys—several com
mon ones and one flat key. The finder will
confer a favor by returning tbem to
JAMES JETER.
BUSINESS LOCALS.
•' My "Wayward Parduer," for $2 at Wliit
eomb's Book Store. 240.
SAKE FOR SALE— Fire-proof, Combination
Lock. Inquire of W. J. YOUNG.
If you call at BLUM'S boot and shoe store
you will find that you can get more and bet
ter goods for the moncv than at at any shoe
house in Towanda.
NOTICE. —We wish to inform the people of
Towanda and vicinity that Mrs Harriet Collins
s now prepared to do all kinds of Hair Work
at short notice. She also keeps constantly on
hand a large supply of Heady Made Hair
Work, such as Switches, Curls. Braids, and
Putts. Residence 011 Lombard street.
Mrs. HARRIET COI LINS.
NOTICE.—I want it distinctly understood
that I have Removed from Bridge Street Fur
illure Store to rooms over Turner fc Gor
don's drug store and Woodford Vandorn's
boot and shoe store where I will keep on
hand all Kinds of COFFINS AND CASKETS
from the best to the cheapest. Any one in
need of any thing in my line give me a call.
P. S. I have 110 connection with any of Mr.
Frost's establishments.
Feb. 5. J. S. ALLYN, Agt.
The finest building lot in Towanda borough
corner of Poplar and Second streets, between
the residence of Hon. E. O. Goodrich and
E. Walker, will be sold cheap. Apply to O.
D Ivinnev
The only market in Towanda where you
can get good, fat western beef is at Rundell's,
where the best < uts of veal, lamb and mutton
are always served. Also ham. bacon and salt
meats of all kinds, Fresh Eisli, dressed poul
try, vegetables and fruit. Leave your orders
at Rundell's market.
HOUSE FOR SALE.— I offer for sale a First
Class House 011 York Avenue near Ijoeust
street, containing of rooms with closets, ehii a
closet in dining room, pantry in kitchen, gocd
cellar, well, barn and out buildings. The ü
bove said house, I will sell on reasonable
terms for cash. Or will exchange for a good
FARM. 11. P. MOORE
July 8. 3 111. Towanda, Pa.
FOR RENT.
FOR RENT.— A dwelling house 011 Poplar street;
possession given immediately. W. It. Coverdale.
Two dwelling houses in the First Ward
for rent. O. D. KINNEY.
FOR RENT.—A first-class residence on Chestnu
street. Inquire at this office. set>. 19.
VALUABLE PROPERTY FOR SALE
—The undersigned, desirous of changing his
business, offers for sale the property now occupied
hy him as a wine and liquor store and bottling es
tablishment, 011 Booth Main street, Towanda, to
gether with the entire stock, horses, wagons, har
nesses, bottling machinery, store furniture, and all
other goods and articles in said store and estab
lishment.
This is the most complete and best arranged es
tablishment in Northern Pennsylvania, and offers
unusual and superior inducements to any person
desirous of entering into business.
The above property will be sold upon liberal
terms. JOHN GRIFFIN.
Towanda, Sept. 19, 1881.
SII. BEAN,
■ Plain and Ornamental Painter,
AND PAPER HANGER.
All work in his line promptly executed on shor
notice. From long experience both in city and
country, lie prides himself on being able to suit the
most fastidious.
D O YOU WANT A
STYLISH FALL SUIT
CALL AT
GRA D V s
Corner Main and Pine Streets,
AND LEAVE YOUR MEASURE.
Mr. GRADY has just received an
endless variety of CLOTHS and SUIT
INGS for
FALL & WINTER WEAR,
and can give you "FITS" at Bottom
Prices.
Sept. 6. FRANK P. GRADY