DAILY
TOW AND A REVIEW.
VOLUME 111, NO. 91.
LOCALS.
Personal.
.TAMES T. SHAUT is in town.
Rev. WILLIAM STERN, of Wysox, attended
church in this place, yesterday.
Mrs. SHERM AN, of Rernice spent Thanks
giving day with her parents in this place.
Mr. and Mrs. G. S. PECK of Athens spent
yesterday with WARREN IIII.L'S family in
this place.
ISRAEL WELLS, formerly night clerk at
the Ward House, spent Thanksgiving with
Tovvanda friends.
Judge MAYER only observed Thanksgiving
long enough to eat his turkey, and kept
right 011 with the Court.
Mr. M. C. MERCER'S family and "aunt.
FANNIE" spent ThaiiKsgiving with Reverend
and Mrs. ROSENMUI.LER in Sayre.
Mr. ESCAVOR, the young Brazilian who
has several times visited this place, ate his
turkey with friends here yesterday.
R. A. ELLIOTR and W. R. PARVIN, of
Philadelphia, are in town and will spend a
few days gunning hereabouts, Mr. A. E.
CH.VMBKKLIN will :>eeompunv them.
SAMUEL BUCK, Esq. and wife of Pik'wvere
in town yesterday on their way home from
the west where they had been visiting for
several weeks. Mr. IT. says he was favorably
impressed with the appearance of lowa and
Illinois,
J. O. FLOST'S Sons presented each man in
their employ fortunate enough to be the head
of a famiiv, with a turkey for yesterday's
dinner. The number of birds rebuircd was
39 and the aggregate cost to the generous
linn about #">o.
Mrs. CATHERINE KIRWIN of Towandu
township brought to town and sold on Mon
day nearly five hundred pounds of young
turkeys, besides kindly but unostentatiously
remembering some of her numerous
friends at the expense of several of the tinest
birds. Generous soul, "may she live long
and bo happy and be in heaven a mouth be
fore the devil knows she dead."
A number of young gentiemen of this
place find themselves unable to agree 011 the
question, " Is there any difference in a foot
squaie and a sqoarc foot''" Is there?
MIKE WALSH, who is now serving a term
in the Berks county prison, was an applicant
for Executive clemency at the meeting of the
pardon board on Tuesday, but the board re
ported adversely.
The boys, and girls too, had splend d times
"riding down liili" yesterday. What is tun
for them is great discomfort to predestrians
who are compelled to walk up hill 011 the
slippery side-walks.
RANDOLPH BOUGHT, now confined in the
Eastern Penitentiary under a sentence by
Judge MORROW, for burglary, made applica
tion to the pardon board for release this
week. lli case was continued, till next
meeting.
The attendance at the Presbyterian church
yesterday morning was fair, but the congre
gation was not nearly so large as it should
have been. Rev. Doctor STEWART, liev. C.
TT. WRIGHT' and Rev. C. T. HALLOW'ELL
ttcupied seats on the platform. Doctor
JTKWART delivered the discourse, which was
1 recital of the prominent events of the year
[nd a graphic and eloquent portrayal of the
lianv reasons the people have for devout
huiikfulness. At the close of the sermon
ley. Mr IULLOWELL presented in an ap
propriate manner the claims of the Beuevc
nt Society. A collection was taken amoun
ig t > #74.71 _
GODET'S Lady's Book for December is one
the brightest and best, numbers ever issued,
is brimful of good things. The steel plate
an original design by Darley entitled The
en Maiden, from a scene iu St. Valentine's
ly by Sir Walter Scott, and is a gem. There
TOWANDA, PA., FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 1881.
' :i good sized complete novel entitled All foa
a Song, numerous shorter stories, poems and
sketches, all exceedingly well written. The
fashion illustrations are superb, and very
completely illustrate the prevailing styles in
the world of fashion, This is a good time to
renew subscriptions, and if you have never
taken the Lady's Book, try it for 18S2 is our
advice. The publication office is 1000 Ches
nut street, Philadelphia.
Mr. OTTARSON, the upholsterer, is putting some
very nice goods in just now for the Holidays. Go
and see what a Bargain you can get with him.
The "Senate" Saloon is not only supplied with
the best oysters in the market, but on the luneh
counter may always be found everything the ap
petite craves. Under Cliamberlin's jewelry store.
FOR SALE—Two covered buggies, single har
ness, saddle and bridle, cutter, and a lot of farming
utensils. Apply to JOHN W. MIX. Cfllce, Mer
cur Block, Towanda, Pa-
Wanted, a place to do general house work, by an
experienced girl. Apply at E. G. Kromer's.
Miss EMMA WARINO respectfully informs the
ladies that she lias taken rooms at Mr. Win. Keys
ets house, on Pine street near Graded school
where she will he pleased to see all in need of her
services. Cutting, tltting and dress making done
on resonable terms, and all work warranto to suit
FIVE CHILDREN AT ( >NE TIME !— .l Lady tn New
England had five children sick with Chills at one
time. Her pastor recommended Thermaline. She
bought a family box and cured the whole lot. Ch
dren won't take quinine; its bitter taste turns their
stomachs. Thermaline is put up in sugar-coated eap
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.
Don't fiiil to go to JOHN SULLIVAN'S 011
Bridge street, for the best five cent cigar.
A good girl wanted a place to do general house
work Enuquir at this ofilce.
MMtWi in* % 1 -I ir - f-im msi r 1 si—— nw tvm
BUSINESS LOCAL.
Largest assortment of Vases and mottoed Cups
Cups and Saucers, in town at the 5 CLXT Store.
Immense shipments of TOYS for the Holiday
trade, are being received daily at the 5 CENT
Store.
BRADFORD COUNTY ROAI) LAWl,—dust
Published, a revised edition of Carnochan's Road
Laws and Laws Relating to Township Officers in
Bradford County," by Samuel W. Bu.tk.
For sale at Treasurer's Office or at either Whit
comb's ar Cross's bookstore, Towanda, Pa.
TRAVELLER'S GUIDE.
PA. AND N. Y. IS. R.
Trains on the Pa. & X. Y. R. R. pass this pluce
as follows :
Moving South.
N0.3, at 5 :05 a. nr., for New York and way sta.
No. 7, at 10:13 a. m., mail train for New York, Phil
_adelphiu ami intermediate points.
No. 9, at 3:00 p. m —Express for Philadelphia.
No. 15, at 10:46, p.m.—Fast express for Pbiladel
phia and New York.
No. 31, —Local Passenger Train, between Elmira
and Wyalusing, 7:23 p. m.
J roving A T orth.
No. 8, at 4 :00 a. m.—Fast express from New York
and Philaaelpliia
No. 30, at 9 :30 a. m., Wilkesßarre accommodation.
No. 2, at 4:43 p. m.—Mail train from Philadelphia
and New York.
No. 12, at 12 :45, a. m., from New York.
No. 32, at 6:53 a. m.—Wyalusing and Elmira local.
STATE LINE AND SULLIVAN R. R.
jsarr.
3:00 o'clock p.m. for Bernice and intermediate sta.
Arrive.
9 :00 a. m., from Bernice.
BARCLAY R. R.
Leave.
7:30 a.m., for Barclay and all stations, and 3:00
p. m.
Arrive.
10:15 a. tn., from Barclay and intermediate stations
and 6:20 p. m.
Canton Stage.
Leaves at 9 o'clock, a. m. Arrives ats o'clock p. m.
Troy Stage.
Leaves at 10 :30 a. m. Arrives at Ip. m.
Shesheyuin Stage.
Arrives at 11 o'clock a. m. Departs at 12 m.
Leltaynville Stage.
Arrives at 12 m. Leaves at 2 p. m.
Terrytoien Stage.
Arrives Monday, Wednesday and Fridav, at 12 m.
Departs same days at 1 p. m.
A r ew Era Stage.
Arrives Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday 12 tu.
Departs same days at 1 p. m.
CHURCH DIRECTOR Y.
PRESBYTERIAN—Rev. .T. S. Stewart, P.D., Pas
tor. Preacbing at 10:30 a. m. and 7 p. m. eve
ry Sunday. Prayer meeting Thursday evening
at 7:30. Sunday School—D'A. Overton, Superin
tendeut—at 12 o'clock.
CHRIST CHURCH—(Episcopal)—Rev. John S.
Beers, Rector. Service and preaching at 10:30 a.
in. and 6:00 p.m. Service and lecture Thursday
evening at 7:30. Sunday School—Jas. T. Hale,
Superintendent—at 12 m. Teachers' meeting
Tuesday evening at 7:45.
M, E. CHURCH. —Rev. C. H. Wright, Pastor.
Preaching at 10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. Prayer
Meetings on Sunday evening at 6:30, Thursday
evening at 7:30. Young men's prayer meeting
Friday evening at 8. Sunday School—B. M. l'eck,
Superintendent—at 12 m.
SS. PETER AND PAUL.—(II. C.) Rev. Chas. F.
Ivelley, Priest Mass at 8 and 10:30 a.m. Ves
pers at 7:30 p. m. Sunday School at 12:30 and
2 :30.
CHURCII OF THE MESSIAH. (Unlversalist)
Rev. William Taylor, Pastor. Preaching at 10:30
a. m. and 7p. m. Prayer and Conference
Meeting Thursday evening at 7:30. Sunday
School—Dr. Taylor, Superintendent—at 12 m. <
BAPTIST CHURCH—Rev. C. T. Hallowell, Pastor
Preaching at 10:3 oA. M. and 7 p. M. Prayer
Meeting, Thursday Evening, 7 p. m. Sunday-
School at I' 2 m.
SOCIETY DIRECTOR Y.
MASONIC.
Union Lodge, No. 108, meets First and Third
Wednesday of each month.
Union Chapter, No. 101, meets Second Wednesday
evenings of each month.
Northern Cotnmandery, Knights Templar, No. 16.
Meets fourth Wednesday each month.
KNIGHTS OP HONOK.
Crystal Lodge. Meets every Mondav evening.
M ystic Lodge, Iv. and L. of H. Meets Second and
Fourth Friday evenings of each month.
G. A." K.
Watkins Post N0.'68. Meets every Saturday evenin
KNIGHTS or THE GOLDEN RULE.
Towanda Castle No. 58. Meets at K. of . Hall
every Wednesday evening.
ROYAL ARCANUM.
Towanda Council No. 53 2 meets antfirsd third
Friday of each month in K., P. Hall.
KNIGHTS or PYTHIAS.
Towanda Lodge, No. 290. Meets every Tuesday
evening.
Endowment Rank, Section 101. Meets Third Fri
day in each month.
ODD FELLOWS.
Bradford Lodge, No. 167. Meets every Monday
ight.
Bradford Encampment, No. 41. Meets Second and
Fourth Wednesday night of each month.
I.eoh Lodge Degree of Reheka. Meets First and
Third Fiday evenings of each month.
DISSOLUTION. —Notice is hereby
given that the copartnership heretofore exist
ing between the undersigned under the firm name
of FOS'l FR& SCOTT has been dissolved by mutu
al consent. All persons indebted to the late firm
m list, make immediate settlements. Either Mr.
F oster or Mr Scott will attend to the settlement of
accounts. W. N. FOSTER.
Nov. 2,1881. 11. A. SCOTT.
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, he prides himself on being able to suit the
most fastidious.
COM I J
CHEAP!
Until further notice the Coal
Dealers in Towanda will sell
Pittston Ccal in yard at $4.00
per on.
LOYAL SOCK COAL AT YARD.
Loyal Sock in yard at $3.50
per ton.
PRICE ONE CENT.
Josh Billings!
MERCUR IIALL,
Wednesday Evening
DECEMBER 21st, 1881.
Tickets now 011 sale at Kirby's Drug
Store, Whitcomb's book store and at
Fitch's confectionery store.
ADMISSION .... .50 cents.
feaT" No extra charge for Reserved Seats.
QOMETHING NEW.
61. ##. IV'OOD X CO, 9
are up to the times in making new styles
of Pictures. The latest is a small Card
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.
Remember the place, Patton'g
Block, corner Bridge and Main Streets.
QALE OF VALUABLE
ESTATE.
The undersigned will offer for
sale the balance of the Real Es
tate of G. F. Mason, which he
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.
11, containg 4 acres and 26
perches. Those lots all front on
Main street, and are on the west
side. Also the following build
ing lots on the east side of Main
street; Lots No. 47, 48, 49 and
117, all front on Main street and
are 40 feet front, and from 160
to 170 feet deep. Lot No. 56
faces Ontre 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.