DAILY
TOWANDA REVIEW.
VOLUME 111, NO. 114.
LOCALS.
Personal.
Hon. GEO." MOSCRIP, of •Burlington, was
in town yesterday.
Editor STRONG and wife came down from
Dushore to hear Josh Billiugs.
Principal MCCOLI.OM, of the Troy Gra
ded School, was in town yesterday.
Miss WINNIE DAAIES, of Elmira College,
is home for the Chriftmas vacation.
Miss LILLIE MERCUR came down from
Say re last evening, to attend JOSII BILLINGS'
lecture.
Rev. E. P. HAMMOND, the evangelist, is
about to commence revival and evangelistic
work 111 Nashville, Tenn.
Miss EUGENIA MACFARLENE has gone to
Williamsport to spend the holidays with her
friend, Miss BLANCHE LINN.
CHARLEY HILL IS so far recovered from
his late illness that lie has resumed his posi
tion in the Erie office, Waverly,
Dr. JOHN D. MERGER of Philadelphia is
in town and will cat his Christmas goose and
plum pudding with his parents, Judge and
Mrs. MERCUR.
The mite received at the Episcopal Social
at the Ward House, last Monday evening,
amounted to ssl SO—the largest taken any
one evening this season—and Mrs. CROSS
naturally feels quite proud.
The Reverend E, A. ENOS, the newly
elected Rector of Christ Church, has tele
graphed the Warden, Col. MEANS, that he
will arrive here on Saturday and conduct
Christmas services IU the Chu reh, -which is
being elegantly trimmed, on Sunday, Christ
mas day.
L R iysville sent a large delegation down
to hear Josh Billings last evening. Among
those present from that wide-awake village
were L. P. BLACKMAN, SAM DAVIS, W. B.
PAY SON, Mr. PITCHER, M. B. BOSWORTII,
C. C. WICSTRROOK. O. E. PAYSON, and J AS.
BAILEY.
Mr. BARRON, who has for the past three
years been with a large western hardware
house |is traveling salesman, in Kansas, is
making his daughter, Mrs. Capt. MANVILLE,
a brief visit. He is looking well, from which
we conclude the western atmosphere agrees
with him.
ON the first of January the linn of PATCH
& TRACY will lie dissolved, Mr. PATCH re
tiring to engage in the general mercantile
business at Say re. We understand Mr. TRA
CY is to continue the business of the
late |lirm. Mr. IIARLON PATCH has been
one of our most enterprising, honorable mer
chants, an 1 his numerous friends and cus
tomers hereabouts will regret to have him
leave. He will certainly prove a valuable ac
quisition to the thriving embryo city of Sir, re
and we hope he may be as thoroughly appre
ciated by the good people there as he is here.
The Towunda Library will not be open
Saturday Dec, 24th nor Saturday Dec. Jlst.
A severe accident lately to a star performer
had a far happier termination than was ex
pected. The wife of 11. Stowe, Esq., mana
ger of Dan Rice's Great Show, was terribly
injured by being thrown from her horse
while performing at Cadiz. Ohio. St. Jacobs
Oil alone vvus used and cured her in four
days.
Patrons and friends of the Graded school,
should encourage the faithful teachers and
scholars by attending the Roll of Honor ex
ercises to-morrow afternoon. The school has
never been in a more flourishing condition,
and the'monthly Friday afternoon exercises
are yery interesting.
Mrs. MARY ANN JONES, wife of JOSEPH
.TONES, died yesterday afternoon. The de
ceased had been in poor health for several
years and had been gradually sinking for a
month past. She was about 60 years of age.
Rev. GEO. D. STROUD will conduct the burial
services which will be held at the house, near
the upper depot, at 1 o'clock this afternoon.
TOWANDA, PA., THURSDAY, DECEMBER 22, 1881,
An unfortunate case of dementia attracted
an unusual amount of attention at the Erie
depot last evdling. The afflicted lady's suf
ferings were aggravated by the presence of
so many people. Such scenes are of too seri
ous a nature to be made the subject of jests.
The lady was being taken by friends to Troy,
Pa., for treatment. — Binc/hamton Republi
can.
EMMERSON VOUGIIT, of Ghent, Shoslie
quin township, died Tuesday afternoon, after
a brief illness. He was engaged in teaching
at Morres' Hill and having contracted a severe
cold, went home last Wednesday, and was
only confined to the house six days. The de
ceased was in his 22d year, and an unusually
promising young man. A brother, who was
a student at the Institute in this place, died
quite suddenly, a year and a half-ago. Fu
neral at Ghent M. E. church this morning at
10 o'clock.
11. W. SHAW, (Josh Billings), was greeted
by a literally full house last evening, notwith
standing the rain. Mercur Hall has seldom
been >o well tilled—every seat was occupied
and many were compelled to stand. " Josh"
was iutroducetf by Col. SMITH in some face,
tious remarks, which were well received by
the audience. While Mr. SHAW'S effort was
highly entertaining It could hardly be called
a lecture; it was simplv a rehcrsal of some
of his pie santest and brightest " Josh Bill
ings'" sayings, which were listened to with
added interest as thev fell from the lips of
the witty and talented author. The audience
gaue indubitable evidence of their entire sat
isfaction with the entertainment.
STILL THEV COME.—Six more Doctors
lmve registered during the present month.
They are: .
LORENRO A. JONES, M. D., Terry; Gene
va Medical College. 1872.
CHARLES W. CARRIER. M. I)., West Bur
lington, University of Buffalo, N. V., Feb.
18(52.
XIRUM JACKSON COGSWELL, M. I)., Tns
carora. Hygein Therapeutic College of New
York, March 18(5(5.
CHARLES S. DUSENBURY, M. D.. Belle
vue Hospital Medical College, New York
city, February 18(55.
STEPHEN C. BISHOP, Wysox; no medical
degree.
JOHN M. FUHMAN, Terry. No medical
degree.
ICE CREAM.—TITUS wiil furnish Ice Cream
during the holidays. Call and get some or
send in your order.
The best watches made for sale at ED.
Mal l I,LESSE AU X 'S.
Titus will have Christmas Trees for sale
from Wednesday until Saturday.
The cheapest and the best place in Towun
da to buy Christmas candies is at Titus' con
fectionery store.
It is no exageration in FELCH fc Co. to
claim the largest assortment of silk handker
chiefs of any establishment in the country.—
It will certainly pay von to call and examine
them. You cannot fail to he pleased.
For the finest line of smokers goods for
Christmas presents, go to John Sullivan's on
Biidgcst. dec. 19—2 w.
PREMIUM BEEF FOR THE HOLIDAYS.—Ha
ving purchased PETER WALBORN'S premium
steers, I shall have them slaughtered, and
served to my customers for the holidays.
JOHN KT.INE.
FELCII Co. arc offering a splendid line of
Silk Handkerchiefs, direct from the manu
facturers, the largest assortment ever offered
in town, at bottom prices. You can't afford
to pass them.
New Figs, only 15 cents per pound; Mala
ga Gaapes, 30 cents; Florida Oranges, Lem
ons and French Bananas, direct from Aspin
wall, at TITUS'.
Large in voice of foreign and domestic wines
and liquors expressly adapted to the holiday
trade,just received at John Sullivan's, No. 4,
Halo's block, Bridge st. dec. 19—2vv.
HOLIDA
' ED. MOUIEE
THE WAT
Has greatly increased his
goods for Holiday Presents.
He has a fall assortmen of Ladies
Watches, Swiss and American, (JOLI)
Gold Spectacles.
Sterling Silver Ware.
Roo-crs Celebrated Si I
O
Clocks of all dis
The finest
'Gold
How Prices. Everything gn
Everything
Engraving done by
jPrirmi's
Corner
The examination of medical experts in
the assassination trial was resumed yes.
terday.
Speaker Keifer announced tiff? Standing
Committees of the House yesterday. Kel
ley is chairman of the Ways and Means;
Iliscock, appropriations.
The nomination by President Arthur
ot Chief Justice Horace Gray, of the
Massachusetts Supreme Court, to the
United States Supreme Court Bench is
universally commended as an appoint
ment eminently fit and proper to be made.
Other appointments by the President to
prominent positions are also receiving
general commendation.
Rundell is selling nice large fresh Lake
Fish at Ten Cents per pound.
DONATION AND ENTKRTAINMKNT. —There
will be a donation {riven to the Rev. GEO. P.
HOPKINS at Ins residence on the Wyalusing
I Creek, on Thursday evening, December 2!>,
ISBI. The guests will he entertained by mu
sic and a drama, given by talented young
amateurs from abroad.
M. Ilendelman lias the finest stock of Brace
lets in town.
Go to Ottarson's for year Knot ltcsts, Ottomans,
Sofa Pillows, Easy Chairs, etc .
WANTED —By an English laundress, family
washings. l'ienty of water and good drying
ground. " M. G. BENNETT.
Second liouse above the Circus Ground, Bridge
street, Towanda, Pa.
You will save money by buying your Jewelry of
Ilendelman.
Ilendelman 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 ilendelman's
Clocks of all descriptions at Hendelman's.
NOTICE! —On or about the first of April 1882,
M. L. SCHNEEBERO, proprietor of the Great Bos
ton Clothing, Boot and Shoe House, just opened in
Means' Block, Main street, will Change Quarters to
No 2, Patton's Block, corner Main and Bridge sts.,
with a large and elegant stock of Spring and Sum
mer Clothing, which will be made up expressly for
the Towanda Branch. Thanking the people of this
community for their patronage in the past, and we
hope to see all our old customers, and many others'
at our new place of business, with a convenient lo
cation, and Less Rent, that we shall be able to sell
our goods at still better Bargains, and shall aim to
please every one, and to keep the Largest and Best
stock as can be found anywhere. Respectfully,
M. L. SCHNEKBERG.
PRICE ONE CENT.
Y GOODS.
CHMAKEB
stock, and is daily receiving new
and Gentlemen's GOLD'and SILVER
& SILVER Jewelery in tbe latest style.
vet' Plated Flat di Hollow Ware,
evictions.
line of Foley's Celebrated
PANK Pens, and Pencils.
Flic BEST in use.
aranteed.
new. Call and be convinced.
himsel fon short notice
BMJOCK,
Main and Bridge Street.
TO WAND A, PA.
FOR RENT.
Two dwelling hsuses in the First Ward
for rent. O. D. KINNEY.
Rooms suitable for small family, t let, in centre
of town. Enquire at this ofliec.
NEW BLACKSMITH SHOP!
Having rented DODGE'S SHOP.on
Park street, 1 invite the patronage of my friends and
tiie public. lam prepared to do everything in the
line of BLAOKBMITHING. Hh&~ Heavy work,
Horse Shoeing. Wagon Ironing and Mill Picks,
specialties. Prices reasonable.
Dec ID, Oil AS. MORGAN.
TEACHERS' INSTITUTE.
LECTURE BY
i*rof. Wat. /. Marshall,
'•WONDERLAND", or The New Nil
tional Park.
Brilliantly Illustrated with Dissolving Views, by
an Oxy-llydrogen Stcreoptican!
"Worth a score of culinary lectures."— Rev. 71.
A", fierce D. ]). 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."—V. Y. Herald.
At the FIVE CENT STORE
you will find the largest stock of
HOLIDAY GOODS, suitable
lor PRESENTS , ever offer
ed in this market.
IT WILL BE TO YOUR
INTEREST to call and exam
ine.
SUNDAY SCHOOL Com
mittees will find articles suitable
lor presents at very low prices.
The Five Cent Store is head
quarters for Santa Claus.