DAILY TOWANDA REVIEW. VOLUME 111, NO. 87. LOCALS. Personal. Mr. ami Mrs. L. M. OSBORNE were visiting in Elruira last week. Col. A. G. MASON of Pittston was in town Saturday visiting his sick father. Reader, you are invited to attend the mite society at Mrs. LAUD'S this evening. CLARK B. POUTER and wife have gone to New York and Philadelphia. Mr. P. will buy holiday goods. Manager WARD of the telegraph office has been granted a week's furlough to visit his father, who is ill, in Waverly. Mr. ERANK BROWN takes his place. WEBB'S vote in Smithficld and Itidgebury is certainly complimentary to his popularity at home and the efficient help of DEAN and ROBINSON — Troy Gazette. Mr. CHARLES SANDERSON, who has held a position as machinist in the Sayre railroad shops for some time past, has accepted a sit uation as engineer on a railroad jn Pennsyl vania, and Mr. WILLIAM DESMOND also an employe in the shops has been assigned to the machine vacated. They are both young men highly spoken of, and we are happy to note their advancement.— Waverly Free Press. Both these young men formerly resided in Towanda, The former is a son of Mr. C. M. SANDERSON, the coal operator, and t lie oilier a son of the late THOMAS DESMOND. Special court convenes this morning. JOSH BILLINGS has fixed December 21st as the date of his lecture in this place. Tickets AN? on sale at WniTCOMii's, FITCH'S and the post office. _ LOST, between the express office and Pine street, a string of Rosary Beads, with links of silver. Finder will lie suitably rewarded on leaving at this office. By referring to an advertisement on this v: ge the reader will ee that the popular Loyal Sock coal bus been reduced So cents per ton. Thanks to Superintendent BLIGHT. Mrs. Judge WILBUR died at her residence in Troy on Friday afternoon. When her husband died two weeks since, she said she would soon follow him. Funcrsl at 1 o'clock to-morrow afternoon. Lieut. FIKNLY made the best combined score at the rifle contest on Saturday, and is entitled to wear the prize offered, an elegant rifleman's badge, until next season, The contestants were all members of ('o. A. The distance was 250 and 500 yards, urnl the suc cessful score 19 in a possible 20. We see by a call in the Tunkbannock Worker that the Greeubackers of this coun try arc to hold a meeting in the Grand Jury Room on Friday, Dec. 2, to take action look ing to the establishment of a Greenback pa per for this Congressional district,and trans acting other important business. JOSEPH CARD and C. B. STRAIT, of Sylva nia, have raised considerable tobacco this season. Mr. STRAIT raised also about 100 bushels of onions and JOSEPH and ANSON CARD, about 9 0 bushels, which found a rea dy market in Williamsport at $1.05 per hush el, with a cost of about 0 1-2 cents for freight Troy Gazette. BOUCICAULT'S RIVAL.—When Boueicault had made the fame of-'The Shaughaun," and added so greatly to its own fame at the same time, he looked upon all who attempted to adopt the character as usurpers, and even resorted to the law to protect himself as the representative Irish comedian under the co pyright law. The determination of the play wright-actor won for him much criticism, some of it far from enviable; but he succeed ed in holding the lead in his great character of Con. until the appearance of John T. Hinds, who was at once taken up as a rival, and by many critics as a superior to Bouei- TOWANDA, PA., MONDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 1881. cault. Of course Boueicault the critic, Bou cicauit the writer and Boueicault the actor, be came alarmed at the success of Mr. Hinds, and readers of dramatic news remember how long and how bitterly his opposition tvas kept up. Mapy people regard Mr. Bouei cault as the leading dramatic critic of this country, and it is not certain that lie is not, but the opinions of many very good critics are recorded to the effect that Mr. Hinds has taken from him the laurels in "The Shaugh aun." The character-comraedian is becom ing a leading feature in dramas for American use, and no other is so captivating as the hon est. rolieking son of the Emerald Isle.—Kan sas City Journal. This celebrated actor, supported by a first class conipanv.will appear in his famous char acter, " The Shaughaun," at Mercur Hall, Tuesday evening next. "Nothing me so much relief for the rheu matism, which has troubled me for years, as St. Jacob's Oil"says Mr. F. W. Brown,Gien Rock, Pa. Fresh candies nvmufaetu' - d every day at FITCH'S. Ducks, Chickens and Turkeys, dressed and alive, wanted all through the winter at E. F, DTTRICII & Co. The Court in Montreal lias decided that the Orange Society is illegal under the law ot the country. The President's only brother, a pay master in the army will'be attached to General Hancock's staff'. 1 hirty thousand bushels of beans, val ued at $97,000 are stored in four ware houses in Wyoming county, N. Y. The centennial of Daniel Webster's birth which occurs on the 18th of Janua ry next will be celebrated in the Cincin nati schools. It is understood that the depositors of the Newark Mechanics' Bank hive deter mined to prosecute the directors, and will employ eminent counsel. Ihe 11 orld s Bannock City, (Montana) special says the Government official list inviting tenders for mail contracts for the next year contains a proposition for tenders for a mail contract from Red Rock to Salmon City, and states that the present pay is $11,043. No Government mail has ever been carried over this route. Washington officials have been repeatedly advised of this but it seems to have no effect on them. An Avenger of Garfield. As the assassin Guitteau was being ta ken from the court house to prison after the adjournment of court Saturday after noon. a stranger, mounted on a white horse, rode up and fired two shots into the van and then galloped away. One of the shots took effect in the assassiu's right arm, iyflicting a slight wound. The cowardly wretch piteously implored the officers to hurry him into his cell and when inside the bars became defiant and impious. The would-be ayenger was fired at by one of the officers in charge of the prison er, and it Is believed the ball took effect, but lie escaped. He is suppossd to be one of a band who have bound them selves with au oatli to kill the assassin if by any means he escapes conviction in court. The avenger was subsequently appre heudtd and proved to be a "crank" named Jones. FRESH OYSTERS received daily at the THIRD WARD GROCERY STORE. .Retailed at 30 cents per quart. Churches and parties supplied on reas onable terms. D- E. CLAItK. FOR SALE—Two covered buggies, single har ness. saddle and bridle, cutter, and a lot of farming utensils. Apply to .101 IN W. MIX. Cflice, Mer cur Block, Towanda, Pa- Wanted, a place to do general house work, by an experienced girl. Apply at E. G. Krotner's. Miss EMMA WAKING respectfully Informs the ladies that she lias taken rooms at Mr. Wm. Keys era house, on Pine street nenr Graded school where she will be pleased to see all in need of her services. Cutting, fitting and dress making done on resonablo terms, and all work warranto to suit FIVE CHILDREN AT ONE TIME!—A Lady tn New England had fife children sick with Chills at one time. Her pastor recommended Thermaline. She | bought a family box and cured the whole lot. < hil dren won't take quinine; its bitter taste turns their stomachs. Thermaline is put up in sugar-coated cap sulets, like small flat beans. Only costs 25 cents a box. It has never been known to fail, and is now prescribed by physicians instead of quinine. The Episcopal Mite Society will meet nex Monday evening at Mrs. LAPP'S on River st. The prospect of having a rector soon gives added interest to these social gatherings. Ladies will be interested in knowing that Mrs. MINGOS is now in New York selecting more millinery goods. She will soon be home and the ladies knowing her good taste in such matters, will keep a sharp look out for her return, Don't fail to go to JOHN SULLIVAN'S 011 Bridge street, for the best five cent cigar. Largest assortment of Vases and mot toed Cups Cups and Saucers, in town at the 5 CENT Store. William Brown, at Miller's Barn, cleans and oils Harness, and washes wagons very cheaply. Immense shipments of TOYS for the Holiday trade, are being received daily at the 5 CENT Store. BRADFORD COUNTY ROAD LAWL.—Just Published, a revised edition of Carnochan's Road Laws and Laws Relating to Township Officers in Bradford County." by Samuel W. Iluak. For sale at Treasurer's Office or at either Whit comb's ar Cross's bookstore, Towanda, Pa. BUSINESS LOCAL. WANTED —Dress Making and Plain Sewing, by a thoroughly competent Dress Maker. TERMS, 50 Cents per day. Enquire at J. M. Sill's, Cherry st. Situation as Book keeper or Clerk wanted by thoroughly competant young man. Address II Box 1135, Towanda, Pa. David Gsodman, Blacksmith, has Removed from shop on Park street to the rear of Col. Means' block. Entrance from Pine street. Nathan Tidd desires to inform his patrons and the public in general, that he is prepared to deliver Loyal Soek coal at same prices as charged at the S. L. & S. Yaid. BUY THE BEST KNIFE MADE—Forged n stead of being stamped out—for sale at C P. WELLSE' Crockery store. I O. tlj CHEAP! Until further notice the Coal Dealers in Towanna will sell Pittston Corl in yard at $4.00 per ton. Loyal Sock in yard at $3.50 per ton. PRICE ONE CENT. M ERCUR HALL. Engagement of the celebrated Dublin Come dian, Mr. JOHN T. HINDS, from Theatre Boyal, Dublin. And the brilliant actress and vocalist, Miss IVIAN LAWRENCE, Tuesday November 22d, ONE NIGHT ONLY. THE Shanghai!!) ~ One of the most romantic and interesting o Irish Dramas ever written. POPULAR PRICES! 35 and 50 CENTS! ®3T Seats secured at C. T. KIRBY'S drug store. (SOMETHING NEW. f;. as. woost x fo., are up to the times in making new stvles of Pictures. The latest is a small Curd Photograph, called MINETTS which are very pretty and take well, Price only $1 per dozen. Their Tintypes are also made 4 at a time, made very quickly and sell 4 for 50 cents, card size. KIP* Remember the place, Patton't Block, corner Bridge and Main Streets. qALE OF VAL UTbLE ESTATE. The undersigned will offer for sale the balance of the Real Es tate of G. F. Mason, which lie holds as Trustee, on Thursday, Dec. ist,'Bi, at 2 p.m On the premises described. Lot No. 5, containing 5 acres ; lot No. 6, containing 5 acres ; lot No, 7, containing 5 acres, lot No. Ip, containg 4 acres and 26 perches. Those lots all front on Main street, and are on the west side. Also the following build o ing lots on the east side of Main street; Lots No. 47, 48, 49 and 117, all front 011 Main street a"d are 40 feet front, and from 160 to 170 feet deep. Lot No. 56 faces Centre street; has 50 feet front and from 90 to 100 feet deep. Lot No. 79 faces Centre street and has 50 feet front and 150 feet depth. No. 145 is a part of a lot facing both Creek and Centre streets. Lots No. 148 and one 150 face Centre st. and are 50 feet front and 150 ft. deep. Lots No. 141 and 142 face Creek staeet, These two lots are in a triangular shape and erch are 50 feet wide. Lot No. 85 is a corner lot facing Centre street and has a house thereon. Any of the above property can be purchased at private sale by applying to the Trustee or to Hon. Joseph Powell, Wm. M. Mallory, Esq., or Col. J. F. Means, members of the Advisory Committee. TERMS OF SALE.—One third at time of sale ; one-third in six months ; and the remainder in one year, with intrest from day of sale. H. L. SCOTT, ' Nov.. 9th, 1881. Trustee.
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