DAILY TO WAND A REVIEW. VOLUME 111, NO. HI. LOCAIJS. Personal. Mine Superintendent WOODARD of Bernice spent Sunday in Towanda. Mrs. F. C. HEATH of Waverlv was in town Saturday, the guest of Mrs. It. E. SPENCER, Mrs. JOSIAII STOWELL of Wyalusing has been visiting her son 0. S. STOWELL in Tioga, N. Y. W. V. DUGGAN and C. F. {BEVERLY, two prominent young teachers, were in town last Saturday afternoon, CIIAS. ELMENDORF, formerly of this place but who now has charge of the Loyal Sock Coal oflice at Elmira, was in town Saturday. Assistant postmaster COOLIJAUGH takes route agent BUCK'S run this morning, but he will be back long enough to be elected Chief Engineer, this evening We are indebted to Messss SWARTS Jk GOR DON for a sample package of a"mixed cofl'ee" prepared by them. The flavor is very pleas ant. Try some and you will say so too. Mr. HENRY M ERCUR, who has been con fined to his house with rheumatism for sever al months, we are happy to see is able to be around again, though still comuelled to use crutches to aid locomotion. Capl. ROBERT MCIVEK, who has , been so journing in the west for the past five months, arrived at his home in this place Friday even ing. lie expresses himself well pleased with Colorado, where he spent most of his time. The Callisopia Society of Elmira Female College, jigive a literary entertainment this evening. Miss WINNIE DAVIES of this place, who is the Society critic, will read an essay entited "Modern Ideas of Culture." The young lady's Towanda friends would be pleased to hear it. Those who did not hear Col SMITH, of To wanda, in the closing plea in the QUICK vs, MILLER suit missed a rare treat. The case was of that peculiar character as to afford ample play for the Colonel's peculiar qualifi cations, and despite the gavel {of the Judge, the audience, which was only limited by the capacity of the court room, persisted in cheer after cheer, or were convulsed with laughter at his happy hits and home thrusts towards opposing counsel and party.— Montrose Dem ocrat. \ As. Mr. GOODMAN and his good wife were for many years residents of this place and have hosts of friends here, we appropriate and endorse the following complimentary no tice from the Waveriy Jievieto : The family of R. F. Goodman of Sayre, leave to-day for Buffalo, their future home. Their many friends, though rejoicing at their success, will exceedingly regret the necessity that calls them away. Mr. Goodman's for tune has been so long cast in this vicinity that he seems to have grown up with all the young thriving busmes institutions that now furnish the vigorous life-blood to our beauti ful valley, Starting in life as a district school teacher at the early age of 18 years, and after ward working as clerk in" the old North Branch canal office under the late Colonel o F. Welles, he has bv close application and un tiring energy arrived at his present responsi ble position—general manager of the Lehigh Navigation compan". He lias literally grown up with this section of the Lehigh Valiey railroad, having been employed in some offi cial capacity by them ever* since thev tirst broke ground through Northern Pennsylva nia, and always steadily advancing to posi tions of higher trust and greater responsibil ty. What Sayre loses Buffalo has gained —an upright, energetic businessman, a cultured genial gentleman, and a public spirited citi zen. The work of decorating Christ Church, or Christinas, will be commenced this af;<- rnoon. , Teachers' Institute nextfweek. Firemen's election this evening, ' Marking of reserved seats for JOSH BIL- I.ING'S lecture,begins at 9 o'clock this a: m. Among the happy converts at the North Towanda revival meetings is an old lady who has for aver 80 years/ g rieyed the Holy Spir it," TOWANDA, PA., MONDAY, DECEMBER 19, 1881. We acknowledge the receipt of an artistic ally executed invitation card, accompanied by a complimentary admission ticket to the annual reception of i4 Tioga Hose" of Waver ly to come off Tuesday evening, December 27ih. The names of the gentlemen cbm prising the several committees, are a guaran tee that the affair will be first-class. OTIS P. LYON, formerly a protni nent citi" zen and business man ot Monroeton, this county, died in St. Louis, Friday evening of consumption. The deceased bad a large cir cle of devoted friends in this county, who will read the announcement of his death with grief. Two sisters and two brothers of the deceased, reside in this county, Mrs. W. B. DODGE and Mrs. O. A. BALDWIN, of this place, and SAMUEL and THEODORE LYON of Monroe. lie was about of) vears of age. By referring to his advertisement in anoth er column it will be seen that CIIAS. MORGAN one of the best blacksmiths in the county has taken DODGE'S shop and will carry on the blacksmithing business in all its branches. He liasjp royided himself with the most ap proved tools and solicits a share of public patronage, which he is justly entitled to, not only because he is a good mechanic, and worthy, industrious citizen, but was a brave soldier. Ilis patent "blower," and improved drill were purchased from A. D. DYE <fcCo. Mr. G. M. Sharp, Camp Hill, P., says that St. Jacobs Oil is indispensable for all rheu matic complaints; in fact, it has given the highest satisfaction to all who have used it. The Ladies' Mite Society of the Episcopa Church meets in the Ward House parlors thi evening. A large variety of fancy articles suitable for Christmas presents will be offered ~K. of ll.—Every member of Crystal Lodge is especially requested to attend the meeting THIS eveuing. Business of importance. REPORTER. For the finest line of smokers goods for Christmas presents, go to John Sullivan's on Bridge st. dec. 19 —2w. Large invoieeof foreign and d omestic wines and liquors expressly adapted to the holiday trade,just received at John Sullivan's, No. 4, Hale's block, Bridge st. dec. 19—2w. Dr. I. I. Hayes, the arctic explorer, died in New York Saturday, aged fifty. Mr. Scoville's aged mother is seriously ill but he cannot leave the Guiteau* trial to visit her. Secretary Blaine has accepted the invi tation of the Congressional committee to deliver the Garfield oration. The marking of reserved seats for JOSH BILLINGS' lecture will commence at KIRBY'S Monday morning at 9 o'clock. SOMETHING NEW!—One of the leading fea tures of New York City is the eagerness with which the people accept any decided improvement that may be introduced. The rush now in that city is for the new kind of Seidlitz Powders, which far ex eel the old kind, being as pleasant as lemonade. They are called Seidlitine bcidlitz Powders—put up in two neat wooden boxes and sold for five cents each. CLARK R. PORTER, Agent. M. Hendelman has the finest stock of Brace lets in town. You will save money by buying your Jewelry of Hendelman. Hendelman buys all of his goods direct from the Manufacturers in large quantities which enables him to sell goods way down. You will find the finest selection of Sterling Sil ver ware at Hendelman's. Gold Spectacles and Eye Glasses at Hendelman^ Clocks of all descriptions at Hendelman's. FOR RENT. Two dwelling houses in th First Ward for rent. • O. D. KINNEY. Rooms suitable for small family, t let, tn centre of town. Enquire at this office. HOLIDA ED. MOUILL THE WAT Has greatly increased his goods for Holiday Presents. lie has a fnll assortmen of Ladies Watches, Swiss and American, GOLD Gold Spectacles. Sterling Silver Ware. Roger's Celebrated Sil Clocks of all dis The finest Gold Low Prices. Everything gu Everything Engraving done by J.f TTOJ\ 9 S Corner At the FIVE CENT STORE you will find the largest stock of HOLIDAY GOODS, suitable for PRESENTS , ever offer ed in this market. IT WILL BE TO TOUR INTEREST to call and exam ine. SUNDAY SCHOOL Com mittees will find articles suitable for presents at very low prices. The Five Cent Store is head quarters for Santa Claus. Josh Billings! MERCUR HALL, Wednesday Evening DECEMBER 21st, 1881. Tickets now on sale at Klrby's Drag Store,Whitcomb's book o > • Fitch's confectionery store. ADMISSION 50 cents. No extra charge for Reserved Seats. BUSINESS LOCAL. LOST ON MONDAY.—Lost between Dr. Trait's oflice and Bridge street, a black Kid Glove, 3 but toned, No. 6 1-2. Finder will confer a favor by leaving at this office. UPHOI.9IERING —In his line of business It ma ke a specialty and defy competition, as I make my own work and can sell at prices that others have to pay wholesale. Call early and leave your order, as I have a number of oidors at present, but will try and accomodate all. My goods are the newest and best ftlie money or tha have ever been put into his city. J* OTTAUSO* , Up one flight of stairs. Bridge st., Towanda. New Court land Cuiter For Sale. Enquire of D. M. WILLCOCK. PRICE ONE CENT. Y GOODS. ESSEAUX, CHMAKER stock, and is daily receiving new and Gentlemen's GOLDfand SILVER & SILVER Jewelery in tbe latest style. vcr Plated Flat & Hollow Ware, evictions. line of Foley's Celebrated BANK Pens, and Pencils. The BEST in use. aranteed. new. Call and be convinced. himself on short notice ! BLOCK, Main and Bridge Street. TOWANDA, PA. Have Coma to Stccy! (X) STEDGE, THE VETERAN BARBER, Again to the front, and. prepared to do better word than ev er. COME ANI) SEE HIM! Shop one door north of Scott's Bakery, opposite Post Office. MP I* St edge, PROP. TEA CHERE INSTITUTE! tm LECTURE BY Prof. IPim. I. Marshall, "WONDERLAND", or The New Nu tional Park. Brilliantly Illustrated with Dissolving Views, by an Oxy-Hydrogen Stereoptican! "Worth a score of oidinary lectures."— Rev. B. K. rierce D. I). in Zions Herald. "Unsurpassed by any lecture ever given in St. Louis."— St. Louis Globe. ••Four thousand people were in the hall before eight o'clock. Several times the lecturer had to request the audience to restrain its applause that he might go on with the lecture."—W. Y. Herald. TsJEW BLACKSMITH SHOP! Having rented DODGE'S "SHOP, on I ark street, I invite the patrenage of my friends and the public. lam prepared to do everything in the line of BLACKBMITHING. j#®-Heavy work, Ilorse Shoeing. Wagon Ironing and Mill Picks, specialties. Prices reasonable. I Dec 19, CH AS. MORGAN.
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