THE TIMES NEW BLOOMFIELD, PA.. DECEMBER 2, 1879. For Till Ttstits. Little Germany, Nov. 24, 1870. Mr. Editor This Is called Liltlo Ger many, but for what reason It reoelved tills appellation, we are not able to tell. It might be so-called to distinguish It from big Germany or from Germany In Europe to which It mny hare a stroug resem blance. (?) It la supposed Hint It received Its title from the fact that a Hum bur of Germans at one time solely occupied this goodly land. If a committee were now appointed to honor this picturesque and romantio valley with a nnmn, we are Inclined to think It would be called Holy Land, not because we have two good, comfortable churches here, and because most of the people in this favored spot adhere to some ten religious hellers, but becauso more holes have been dug here Jn search of minerals, than in any other part of the county. And not only this, but on the old furnace road formerly leading from the old stone church to Julius Guerskey's farm, can be seen a hole that was dug in search of a pot of money, which was dreamed of for three consecutive nights. This occurred some thirty years ago, and to this day it is be lieved that the peculiar pot existed there, and was taken out by some unknown per son. This Is truly a Holy Laud, for boles can be found in nearly every field. Digging for coal and iron ore was commenced here more than forty years ago, and hundreds and even thousands of dollars spent for that purpose. Ore digging here some years ago, was attended with succors. The Ter ry Furnace nnd Oak Grove Furnace, took tous of iron ore from the mines on Mr. Dnm'i farm in thiB valley. Since tbose 'furnaces were stopped, the iron ore busi ness was abandoned, but siuce then com panies have been organized several times to -dig for coal, but with no success, and pri vate individuals htive beeu digging for the same mineral with the same result. About ten or twelve years ago a company was in augurated for the purpose of boring for coal, and after consuming much time, and spending live hundred dollars, they aban doned the euterprize. It is said during the boring that they struck ft vein of coal (?) about three inches thick. Another company was organized about three years ago, and after operating a few months they quit. Interest in digging iron ore was revived ft few months ago. Different localities have been prospected, but finally the old ore mines on Mr. Jacob D urn's farm have been reopened, where three or four bands are employed daily. Several large shafts have been sunk, and twenty or thirty tons of ore already taken out. For fear of wearying your readers, I will change the subject. One of the first schools in this county was established here. About 1TS0 a school house was erected on a lot of 17 acres of grouud, by Henry Lndolph Spark, a Ger man school-master. Mr. Spark taught hcbool many years, and at his death do nated the lot and the house thereon erected for school purposes. After Mr. Spark's ceatb, Isaiah Carl succeeded bim, and ad ministered Bchool affairs for upwards of twenty years, with such success that the school-house came to be called "Carl's". Mr. Carl was followed by Mr. Daniel Preisler, and Mr. PreiBler by J. B. Cooper, Esq., and Cooper by the Hon. Wra. Grier, present elected associate judge and since then it was taught by many different male teachers until last fall, when Miss Annie Showalter took charge of this school, and thus far has been as successful as any of her pi antecessors. The old Germany church stands on the ground that was donated by Spark. This church was occupied by the Lutheran and Reformed congregations for about thirty years, but now abandoned by them. Rev. Wm. lleim and liev. C. II. Leinbach at fust served their respective congregations in this church. The Dunksrds have services here every eight weeks, and the United Brethren have services here every four weeks. A Union Sabbath School is held here nearly every summer, but for want of interest, it gener ally dies out in good time to go into winter quarters. A very interesting Bible class was organ ized here with Mr. D. II. Smith as teacher. Mr. Smith is a very efficient Bible teacher aud his class were very sorry that the class was broken up so soon. A few weeks ago it met for the last lime, when the following members of the class were present; Miss Annie Foose, Miss Jennie Rice, Mr. Fred, i' oose and G. W. Gehr. After a few ap propriate and solemn remarks by all the members, they separated with the hope that if they shall no more meet in a Bible class here, that they shall meet in a region of a glorious immortality, where parting shall be no more. There are six grave yards in this valley, of which the oldest is the Indian grave yard, where it is supoosed several red men have been buried. The next oldest is the one in which Ludolph Spark Is suppossdto he interred. About one hundred people aie buried there, but only a few mounds can be seen now and a few rough slate stones with rude letters upon them mark I he resting plaoe of some unknown peisons. Mr. Solomon Smith of Carroll twp., who is !-' years of age, informed me that be attended seveml funerals there, and that t je dead were conveyed there on the front I art of a farm wagon. He gave me the t ames of many that were buried theie but 1 have forgotten them. Another grave yard is on Mr. Folomon Reeder's farm which was plowed over for many years. The peopie here are quiet, peaceful inhab itants aud prosper about as well as any in other parts of the county. For fear of occupying too much space in your valuable I 3 per I close. Omega. Artistic Penmanship. To the Admirers of the Beautiful in Art, HAVING receiving from New York City several thousand blank Autograph and Visiting cards of the Intcst t-tyles and best quality, consisting of diagonal, regular, oblong, lurn-down cor ner, sniiare aud concave corner, with plain and cable hovel, In gold and silk. 1 am prepared lo furnish them with your name wiltten thereon, equal to copper pints, by mail, on receipt of IS. 2i, 25 or SO cents per dozen. Pen nourished cards, wlih name, for .Vols per dozen. " My fifteen Min ute" cards at 4Ucts tor Ml cards, thirty live different styles, are selling rapidly. My Humorous patrons say that for ' high tone" and beaut, my Bevels surpass any style of cards they have ever seen. Price Hilets per doz. young man, as the Holidays approach, remember that you cannot present your lady friends with a more beautiful and acceptable present than a pack of 2ft or fill cards, with imme neatly written thereon. Written cards only are fashionable. My reputation as card-writer and ornamental penman Is National. A package of beautliul Penmanship, In six different styles of Alphabets, wlih your name flourished In same number of styles, nourished, birds, etc., foMlicts per dozen. Knvelopes ornamented for 40 cents per dozen. 1 am also a-dlngas agent for the "Penman's Art Journal." a large eight-page monthly, devoted to penmanship. Each number contains beautiful specimens of pen work by the leading psnmen of the country. A facsimile of the grand Pen drawing, that drew the first prize at the Centennial, and half dozen plain cards, with name, as a premium, all for II i aud for 11.10, I will Include one dozen of my beautiful Bevel cards, with name of subscriber. v'Hueecent stamps received for any sums less than one dollar. Address, J. 0. MILLER, New Bloomlteld, Perry Co., Pa Information for the People! Just Received Some Special Bargains! We Ask Your Attention to Some, as Follows : IN DRESS GOODS WE HAVE Momie cloths in various qualities, 20 to 25cts. per yard. Australia Crepe a beautiful goods, 30cts. per yard. Cashmeres various qualities, 14 to 75cts. per yard, Scotch Plaids, 10 to 16cts. per yard. Ladies' cloths in several colors. 3000 yards Good Frints at 6 Cents per yard. Ill ALSO HUE LOTS (IF (llllllt BARGAINS SUCH AS : Good Canton Flannel, - 6, 8 and 10 cents per yard. Heavy Cottonade Pants at - $1.25 per pair. Winter Shirts from 50 cents up. Shirts and Drawers all prices. 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