DAILY TOW AND A REVIEW. VOLUME 111, NO. 43. THE FAIR. THE SECOND DAY. The attendance at the fair yesterday was very large, aggregating fully five thousand. In the department of domestic manufac tures and fancy gosds ate many articles of exceptional merit. Miss Emma Mills of Ulster exhibits a beau tiful crotched afghan and child's sacque with hood. Mrs. I). Meehau of Wysox has a piece of rag carpet of her own make that is much ad mired; also creton work. Mrs. 11. E. Babcock, of Towanda, samples of fancy needle "tyork. Mrs. John Beidlcuian, Towanda township, a bed blanket 45 years old, of her owu make. Little Lizzie Means has on exhibition sever al fancy mats and some beautiful wax flow ers. The articles would do credit to a much older person. Miss Sarah Rahm, of Towanda exhibits a lovely piano cover worked in silk—her own handiwork. It is entitled to all the attention it receives. Miss Sne Rahm also has ou ex hibition a rug in "cruel" which is much ad mired. Mrs. J. W. Means has loaned for the occa sion paintings and wax-work which add to the attractiveness of the department. The rear end of the building is devoted to floral display and |is very neatly fitted up. Suspended from the wall is a large bell made of evergreen and flowers. The collection of house plants is not large but the varieties are very tastefully arranged. We believe this branch is under the special supervision of Miss Mary Elliott. Miss Annie Price contributes several very handsome tidies and mats in worsted and canvas. Mrs. L. B. Coburn has some excellent spec imens of her work in portrait paint ing. A. J. Fisher exhibits specimins of the different styles of work in photography done at his gallery. Dayton & Rockwell also have on exhibition some excellent specimins of work from their gallery. EDUCATIONAL DEPARTMENT. Through the politeness of Supt. Ryan, we gathered the following items at the educa tional department. Miss Lucy Gerould of the Bird school, Smithfield, exhibits a large collection of ex amination questions, business letrcrs, speci mens penmanship, etc. Miss Laura Gerould of Smithfield, spenee riau and music charts of her execution. A globe made by O. J. Cbubbuck and used at llrst teachers' Institute in the county was examined with much curiosity. Mr. (J. also exhibited a full set of State school reports. <J. M. Osborne, Overton, Independent dis trict, maps, penmanship, etc. by pupils and mathematical box of his own make. Miss Tillie Owens of Orwell, Miss Eliza Depew of Standing Stone, and Miss Blanche Babcock of Albany, display creditable speci mens of work by pupils. Miss Kratn exhib ited meritorious samples of penmanship and examination questions by pupils at Liberty Corners and Hale's. Mr. Heverly of Rome Graded School, F. A. Thompson, North Tow anda, Eugene Thompson, Mourocton, evi" deuced their interest in educational work and the exhibit at the fair, by sending many ex cellent specimens executed by their pupil*. J. T. Ilested, republican candidate for audi tor, contributes a tine conohological collection Marian Camp, a ten years old girl, exhibits a portfolio of very cleverly executed maps, and Ilarry D Camp, eight years old, a collec tion of butter-flies. The Troy Graded School contributes an ex cellent collection of maps drawn by pupils of that popular institution. The Collegiate Institute and Graded School of this place make an excellent display of ap paratus, geological specimens. &c. The two very excellent maps of Pennsylva nia were drawn by A. S. Ryan and Miss Cora Bowman. HOUSES, J. Bobbins of Libarty Corners, has his TOWANDA, PA., FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 18S1. large team of sorrel horses entered under the head of "working team." E. A. Coolbaugli, of Wysox, has a mare and eolt; colt is a line large oue. Almond Baxter has his line, large brown stallion, Col. Baxter, on exhibition. Col. Green, of Bond Ilill, shows'a mare and colt, which took second premium. W. 11. Conkling exhibits his fine large, dri ving mare. L. P. Blackmail, of Leßaysville, has his celebrated black stallion, Little Mac, on the grounds. C. S. Davis, of Orwell, a fine bay stallion, also a yoke of steers, broken. Hon. B. Laporte, exhibits three very nice mares. James Johnson, a pretty seal brown year ling colt. George Bennett has Capt. Man v file's line sorrel stallion 011 the ground. W. Patterson, of Wysox,'exhibits a very large draft mare. Horace Horton has a fine gray colt, two vears old. Nelson Yander Pool has a tine two year old eolt which took first premium, and a yearling that got second. W. T. Horton, of Terrytowu, exhibits a fine,, large three year old light bay stallion; also a team of ting, gray draft horses. Hugh McCabe, of Rome, lias a large, bay work horse. Henry Vann, a tine matched team of black inures. Alfred Horton. Shcshequin, a line farm team of matched blacks. J. C. Gillett, a fine three year old bay marc colt. P. R. Blackmail has a nice black, yearling eolt. J. W. Jones' tine three year old eolt, took first premium. He also his a fine team of matched bav horses. Wm. Patterson has a very good single dri ving horse. P. P. Burns has a line stallion (under four years of age, which took second premium, lie also' has a yoke of fine four year old oxen. Silas Payne has a line large two year old colt. Spencer shows a mare and colt. The colt was a fine one and took first premi um. Wm. C. Ackley, Macedonia, shows a line laage gray single draft'liorse. CATTLE. Col. E. J. Ayrcs of Macedonia,exhibits one cow, one heifer, and one bull, all Jerseys and six good milk and butter cows. Frank Stevens shows a yearling steer. Is a handsome red, and very large. Horton Shores, of Shores Hill, has a yoke of two year old steers. Geo. W. Vincent a fine, large two year old heifer. B. W. Edwards, of Laceyville, is not only a successful merchant, but is also a practical stock raiser, as witness bis herd of fancy stock 011 exhibition. He lias four Jerseys—three of which received first premiums—and four head of Ayrshires. Three received first premium and the fourth one second premium. The Ayrshires attracted much attention, their small, round, plump, forms having many admirers. Mr. Peter States was in charge of them and reports their having tak en first premium at Tunkbannock this fall. S. S. James, of Silvara, has a fine Short Horn bull calf 011 exhibition. Piolletts, who have done much towards im proving the live stock in this county, exhibit a very large, tine. Short Horn bull. 11. A. Crandall has two very tine grade Durham cows. T. A. Lee, Ilerrick, with pardonable pride exhibits a very fine steer, sixteen months old, which weighs 1025 pounds, and took first oremium. 11. Itoof has a nice yoke of 2 year old steers. W. R. Pickering, Orwell, has one yeraliug, and one two year old heifer, deep red, very handsome. C. R. Davis lias a yoke of twin two years old steers whieh are much admired. W. J. Lent, of Shcshequin, has a very fine pair of red, twin, three years old oxen. A. P. Bordman contributes a yoke of three years old steers. Large and handsome. Fitch's establishment is crowded. Parents as well as children seem curious to witness the operation of candy making, and delighted to find an establishment 011 thegrouud where they can buy everything in tlie line of fruits and confection of the best quality at. reason able rates. Personal. Postmaster MORSE of Athens was taking in the fair yesterday. CAL STOWELL and wife of Wvalusing.at tended the fair yesterday. Supreme Court meets in Pittsburg next Monday and Judge MRKCUU left for that city yesterday. A. A. JAUNTS, of Coopcrstown, N. Y., is in town. He is a member of the firm of A. D. DYE & Co. Col. SMITH, 11. W. PATRICK, 'Hon. \V. T. DAVIES and L. M. IIALL are attending Sul livan county court tins week. Mr. and Mrs. WATT, ofGlasglow Scotland, are visiting Hon. GEORGE MOSCRIP in Bur lington, and were at the Fair yesterday. Judge STALFORD, of Browntown. and J. W. INGHAM, "Castelar," of Sugar Run, were 011 the fair grounds yesterday. FRED WILCOX, foreman of the Argus office, has returned from Cape May and re sumed his situation in the office. WILLIAM DELPUKCII, of Horn Brook, has gone to Philadelphia to attend medical lec tures at the University of Pennsylvania. CHARLEY CODDING has returned to Uni versity of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, to at tend his second course of medical lectures. J. W. INGHAM of Sugar Run has been giv ing his grist mill an extensive repairing and will he ready for the fall grinding as soon as water comes. JOHN BALDWIN was a member of the com mittee on organization, and WILLIAM LITTLE 011 the committee 011 resolutions at the demo cratic state convention. Mrs. Dr. BUSH of Wyalumg of whose sickness at her parents in Stroudsburgh we gave notice some time since lias so far recov ered that her husband has been able to leave her and resume his practice at Wvalusing. The congregation of Christ Church will learn with regret that Rev. W. G. WARE will be unable to occupy the chancel of the church for the present at least. They have been looking forward to hi* anticipated visit with a good deal of pleasure, but they will have to await a more convenient occasion. BY CIIAMBERLIN runs two hacks to the fair grounds. If you want a pleasant ride and safe trip engage him. Morgan MeMahou, boot and shoe maker, desires us to say that he has been sick for the past few days, but is now convalescent and may be found at his shop over Burchill Bros. 9 I . Wolf appears to have subsided. The democrats nominated Orange No ble for State Treasurer. New York has contributed nearly $75,- 000 for the Michigan sufferers. It is rumored from Washington that Arthur will choose an entirely new cab inet. Six descendants of Baron Steuben have sailed from Hamburg to attend tne York town Centennial. The committee ou the' World's Fair project in Boston will definitely decide the matter in tNvo Nveeks. Elmira Nvas visited by a disastrous fire last night. Robinsons large furniture es tablishment burned. Loss, SIOO,OOO. — The Advertiser had a close call. PRICE ONE CENT. FIREMEN'S PARADE POSTPONED.— Owing to tbe death of the President of the United States, the annual parade of the Towanda Fire Department is hereby postponed from the 22d mst., until Thursday, October Oth. CLARK B. PORTER, Sept. 20,1881. Chief Engineer. Title VERY LATEST —Stvles in men's, chil dren's and boys' suits, overcoats and fur nishing goods can be found at Jacob's Cloth ing House as he has just opened an immense stock of Fall and Winter goods. HOUSE FOR SALE.—I oiler for sale a First. Class House on York Avenue near Locust street, containing of rooms with closets, china closet in dining room, pantry in kitchen, good cellar, well, barn and out buildings. The a bove said hpuse, I will sell on reasonable terms for cash. Or will exchange for a good farm. 11. P. MOORE July 8. 3 m. Towanda, Pa. The survivors of the 50th Regiment P. V. will hold a re union in this place October 12 All members of the Regiment are invited to be present and participate, without further notice. Col. E. OVERTOIN is President of the Association. IMPORTANT TO TRAVELERS. — Special in ducements are offered you hv the BURLING TON ROUTE. IT will pay you to read their advertisement to be found elsewliorc in this paper. FOR SALE CHEAP.—A "Good Morning Range, a foot turning lathe, and a foot jig saw, also throe heating stoves. X. P. IIICKS. SENECA ARNOLD has three wagons on the road and is prepared to carry all who will fa vor him with their patronage, to the Fair Grounds, for the small sum of TEN CENTS, each way. One of his wagons will be at the west end of the brid'/e at all times. Any industrious, practical farmer, with a small capital, can bear of an opportunity to buy a farm on terms which will enable him to pay for ot out of the profits. For particul ars enquire at this office. Having rooms in my father's house on Main street (where Andrew Nobles used to live) 1 would respectfully inform the Ladies of Towanda and vicinity, that i am prepared to do all kinds of work in the Dress-making line to the entire satis taction of all who may favor me with their patron age. CUTTING AND KITTING a specialty. Sept. 26, 1881, ALICE SIIAW. WANTED, —Situation as dining room girl or cham bermaid. Inquire at this otlice : Sept. 24.1881. We are still selling Pure Milk at FIVE CENTS Per Quart. 11. ELSBItEE. BUSINESS LOCALS. " My Wayward Pardner," for $2 at Whit comb's Book Store. 246. 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 money 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 Ready Made Hair Work, such as Switches, Curls, Braids, and Puffs. Residence on Lombard street. Mrs. HARRIET COI LINS. 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. NOTICE. —I want it distinctly understood that I have Removed from Bridge Street Fur nture Store to rooms over Turner & Gor don's drug store and Woodford & Yandorn's boot and shoe store where I will keep on hand all Kinds of COFFINS AND CASKETS from tbe best to the cheapest. Any one in need of any thing in my line give me a call. P. S. I have no connection with any of Mr. j 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 Kinney
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