DAILY
TO WAND A REVIEW.
VOLUME 111, NO. 94.
LOCALS.
Personal.
Justice BRINK, of Leßaysville, was in
town yesterday.
Hon. J. H. WEBB, Register and Recorder
elect, is in town.
CAI. STOWELL, of Wyalusing, is serving as
a juror this week.
A. C. BLACKWKLL has beeu appointed post
master of West Burlington.
Mr. and Mrs. C. A. STOW ELL of Wyalusing
are visiting at A, 11. KINGSBURY'S.
The last Elniira Sunday Tidings, gives a
very good likeness of Senator DAVIKS.
Mrs. SACKKTT and daughter, of Athens,
are guests of Mr. S. 11. SACK KIT'S family for
the winter.
Capt. E. A. SPALDING and wife, of Wilkes-
Barre, spent Sunday with friends in this
place. They came up with a horse and bug
gy and returned by cars.
JOHN O. WARD, of the Tioga House, is
dangerously ill. His sou, JOHN \\ AUD, from
Towanda, has been with him several days
past.— Wacerly lieview.
Capt. JAMES BRYANT of Towaud, I'a., was
in town visiting old friends on Wednesday
last. Capt. BRYANT was for many terms
Mayor of Towanda.— Otoego Blade.
Capt. STATES and S. S. Burrs, of Lime
Hill, were in town yesterday, aud am mg
other things, were looking after stoves for
the new Union church, now nearly comple
ted at that place.
Mrs. Col. MEANS has been confined to the
house for the past six weeks with a disabled
arm. caused by blood poisoning. \\ e are
happy to announce that she is able to be out
again, and hope all danger is past.
Mr. F. M. BUCK, route agent on the Le
high Valley railroad, enjoyed his week oil
last week in clerking for Mr. E. S. HANDRICK
who was overcrowded. .Frank is an old
time clerk having put iu several years be
hind the counter with Cant. A. B. Mo IT and
having been in business for himself, for a
time. It is about nine years siuee Mr. BUCK
jumped the counter and he says it seemed
like old times last week. — Tunkhannock lie
publican.
Sheriff's sales next Friday.
December Court begins next week.
The revival meetings are still kept up in
Grange Hall. North Towanda.
The M. E. Church Sociable will meet
Wednesday evening, at the house of JOIIN
WILBUR, on Main Street, above Chestnut.
The star cough drops manufactured by C.
S. FITCH are becoming very popular wherev
er introduced. If troubled with a cough try
them.
The Thanksgiving collection at the Univer
salist church amounted to ovei swelling
the amount for the Benevolent Association
to over $125.
C. S. FITCH has already begun to display
his Christinas goods and his stock of candies,
fruits, nuts etc., is the finest ever opened in
this market.
Court was opened yesterday p. in., at the
usual hour,— Judge MAYER presiding.—
On reading over the list it was discovered
that not a single ease on the calendar was
in readiness for trial, thus compelling an ad
journment till this morning.
ED. RAYNSFORD, bartender at the Sayre
House, was pronouused by physicians dan
gerously ill with small pox on Saturday. He
was removed to the old Kinner house on the
plains. As he is quite an aged man, the
chances of his recovery are yery doubtful.
Many persons have been exposed.— Elmira
Advertiser.
TOWANDA, PA., TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 1881.
'•I consider it a great pleasure," writes A
J. Doak, Esq., manager American House,
Amesbury, Mass., "to state that the inflam
matory rheumatism which so severely affec
ted my feet, yielded at once upon a few ap
plications of the St. Jacobs Oil, which is
the highest recommendation."
MONROE ITEMS.— Father Moray, husband
of the lady who died 011 the'22d inst., in Mon
roe, followed his wife to the spirit land on
the 25th, in great christian peace. The fu
neral services were attended at their late res'
idence 011 Sunday, the funeral sermon ap
propriate for both of them, having been
preached at the 51. E. Church, from whence
the friends repaired to the house of the d ad,
to take and bury the aged father in appro
priate and solemn rites.—Rev. J. Lloyd
Jones most impressively officiating.
It is due to Mr. Orville Brock and family,
that it be noted this aged couple were tender
ly cared for in their afflictions and death.
PENCIL.
The News Condensed.
The Treasury Department 011 Wednes
day purchased 20,000 ounces offine silver
for delivery at the United States mints at
Philadelphia, New Orleans and San Fran
cisco.
The IL'rahl suggests that if MacVeagh
runs for Governor of Pennsylvania lie
shall be required to give bonds that he
will not run away and leave his canvass
in the lurch.
Mrs. Dunmore, Guitcau's divorced
wife, has arrived from Leadville, Colora
do. She was subpoenaed by the Govern
ment, and h is already expressed her dis
belief in Guiteau's insanity.
Michael Burke of Brooklyn was arrest
ed for fracturing the skull of his three
year-old son. Burke had a dispute with
his wife and aiming a blow at her with a
poker missed her and hit the child.
Deacon Francis Armstrong, a highly
respected citizen, died at his residence
in Ovvego Sunday night, aged 93 years.
He had lived 73 years in Ovvego. Funer
al Wednesday. His aged wife survives
him.
Venezuela advices report that President
Blanco hasjmobilized 10,000 men and heav
ily guarded his dwelling, in anticipation
of a revolution. Later advices say that a
serious attempt to murder the President
failed.
Sunday evening in Philadelphia the
horses of a tiro engine ran away and went
into the side of a street car, killing two
unknown men standing on the platform.
The car was crowded. A great, conster
nation prevailed among the passengers,
several of whom were slightly hurt.
Ilessy Helfman lias disclosed the names
of a large number of Nihilists, who form
the head center of the order. It is
thought that the disclosure will enable
the Russian government to stamp out Ni
hilsm. Iguatieff is credited with the dis
closure by his policy of subduing the
criminal with kindness.
At the next meeting of the Grand Lodge
of English Free Masons, the Grand Mas
ter, the Prince of Wales, will move that
the Grand Lodge will vote its condolence
to the widow and family of their late
brother, James A. Gafleld, who died
from wounds received from the hands of
an assassin.
The commissioners appointed to inquire
iuto the feasibility of an underground
railway on Broadway, New York, met 011
Saturday. A. B. Mullett, formerly su-
pervising architect of the Treasury,testl
-1 tied that he thought the cost would be
$2,000'000 pel mile and the damage to
property greater.
The Musical Society will meet on Thurs
day at the residence of Dr PKATT, instead of
D'A OVERTON, Esq.. as announced. Scale
A flat.
Ducks, Chickens and Turkeys, dressed and
alive, wanted all through the winter at E. F,
DTTRICII & Co.
Two heating stoves for sale cheap. N. I'. HICKS.
A good girl wanted for general house work. In
quire of G. b. ESTELLE, at the Protbonotary'S
office.
FIVE CHILDREN AT ONE TIME!—. 4 Lady tn New
England had live children sick with Chills at one
time. Iler pastor recommended Thcrmaline. She
bought a family box and cured the whole lot. Ch
drcti won't take quinine; its bitter taste turns their
stomachs. Tliermaline is put up in sugar-coated cap- (
sulets, like small flat beans. Only costs 25 cents a
box. It has never been known to fall, and is now
prescribed by physicians instead of quinine.
Miss EMMA WARING respectfully informs the
ladies that site lias taken rooms at Mr. Will. Keys
crs house, on Pine street near Graded school
where she will be pleased .to see all in need of her
services. Cutting, fitting and dress making done
on resonable terms, and all work warranto to suit
MARRIED.
IIOUTON—GUILDS At the parsonage, Mon
roeton Pa., Nov. 26, 1881, by Rev. J. Lloyd Jones,
Mr. Wm. 11. Horton, of Rome, N. Y., and Miss
Flora IS. Cbilds, of Sbesbequln, Pa.
BUSINESS LOCAL.
Select Dancing flans.
liy special request Mr. F. LAMEREAUX, of liiug
liamton, will give instructions in the above art every
Friday afternoon and evening, at Mercur liall.
Hours of tuition —Ladies, masters and misses at 4
p. m. (parents and guardians admitted free), gents
at 7:80 to 9p. m., assemblies from 9t012 m, .All
the modern dances will be taught. Round dances
a specialty.
Largest assortment of Vases and mottoed Cups
C'ups and Saucers, in town at the 5 CENT Store.
Immense shipments of TOYS for the Holiday
trade, are being received daily at the 5 CENT
Store.
A good girl wanted a place to do general house
work Enuquir at this office.
Wanted, a place to do general house work, by an
experienced girl. Apply at E. G. Kromer's.
FOR SALE —Two covered buggies, single har
ness, saddle and bridle, cutter, and a lot of farming
utensils. Apply to JOHN W. MIX. Cilice, Mer
cur Block, Towanda, Pa-
Tlie "Senate" Saloon is not only supplied with
the best oysters in the market, but on the lunch
counter may always bo found everything the ap
petite craves. Under Charabcrlin's jewelry store.
COM
CHEAP!
Until further notice the Coal
4.
Dealers in Towanda will sell
Pittston Coal in yard at $4.00
per ton.
LOYAL SOCK COAL AT YARD.
Loyal Sock in yard at $3.50
per ton.
PRICE ONE CENT.
Josh Billings!
MERCUR HALL,
Wednesday Evening
DECEMBER 21st, 1881.
Tickets now on sale at Kirby's Dm#
Store, Whitcomb's book store and at
Fitch's confectionery store.
ADMISSION 50 cents.
No extra charge for Reserved Seats.
QOMETHING NEW.
G. it. WOOiP 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 81
per dozen.
Their Tintypes are also made 1 at a
time, made very quickly and sell 4 for 50
cents, card size.
s£gjr a ' Remember the place, Pat ton's
Block, corner Bridge and Main Streets.
OA IE 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 011
Main street, and are 011 the west
side. Also the following" build
ing lots 011 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 fa
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. Trnstec.