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A TRULY WONDERFUL CURE.

WArsavILLE, Oneida CO.. N, Y. Sept Is, ls43.
Dear Sir-l owe il to the afflicted to inform you
that in January last was attacked by a very vio-
lent cold, caused by working in the water. which
settled on my lungs 1t was accompaniedby by We
ry severe pain in my breast ond sides, and also
distressing cough. ] had in attendance all the hest
medical aid in our village; but after exhausiing oil
their skill 10 no avail they pronounced my disease
CONFIRMED cOSsUMPrION, and they one and ali
gape me up 10 die. After much persuasion got
The consent Of my physician to use the BaLslM OF
Win CurRRY prepared hy Dr. WIsrAR. pur-
chased Of the Agent in place one bottle. before
using hall of which began to gain strength and it
was very evident my cough was much better and
my symptoms in every way improving. I have
used three bottles, and an, restored 10 perfect
health. This resul, is alone owing to the usr Of
DIR, WISTAR'S BALSAM OF WILD CHER
RY; and take this method of giving you the in
formation, partly to pay you the deb, Of gratitude
owe you, and partly that Others similarly afflicted
ma, know where 10 apply for relief.
Very truly yours, JAMES SAGE.
Mn. PALMER. Druggist, under date of w Waterville,
Sept. cath, ls43, writes;
The statement, given you by Mr.. James Sage is
we'll known to be true by this ,choLe community.
II certainly was most remarkable cure. The sale
of The Bassm is very good, and its success in cures
truly astlering. Yours respectfully.
d. u. PALMER.
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Rose Ointment, for letter.
A PROOF OF ITN EFFTCACY

PHILADKLrHTA. May 9th. 1899.
THIS is to certify tha, was severely afl c,ed
with letter in the hands and feet for upwards
Of forty years; the disease was attended generally
with violent itching and swelling. applied to a
number Of physicians, and used a great many sppli.
cations without etiecting a cure. About a year
since. applied the Rose Ointment, which entirely
stopped the itching, and few applications immel.
ately cured the disease, which there has been no
return Of although had never been rid of it at
any time for forty years. RICHARD SAVAGE,
Eleventh. below Spruce Street..
CT The Rose Ointment is prepared by Z. b.
Vaughan. South East corner of Third and Race
Streets, Philadelphia and sold on agency in Sunbu-
ryby H. b. MASSER,
May l4,h, ls43. Age.f.
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ydIuaDIf ArttcIes.

BRsksER's vEHarruos certain cure for
worms sdjsand very pleasant take.
Z 2. GtBseN's ErrRacrs.I which remove Gresse
Of all kinds, Dry Paints. Tar. varnsh and Wax,
from carpets or from clothing, without tjuring the
color or the CLOTH, p "a ~ t.yta hs.o
3. LosDos. FIR PArrR--ihs best thing known
fos killing nies ard mosquitoes. T. ~
a. A certain Destroyer OF Rats, Mice, Reaches
and An,s--- and another Of Bed Buys.
s. GuNs's SprcIyfc for sour stomach, Heart
Burn and Water Brash, by one who had suffered
thirteen years. before he discovered the cure.
= DR. STHvkN's GRrSx OiNrmxsr for the Piles.
It has never failed to cure.
Z. HARRisoN's TsTrER WAsH.
8. BnEMosp's fsDxLIBLE Isx,-wi,hout q
rival.
9. Tus CoarcrSD CosrtcrIoS OF FIes--
Just tie medicine for children and for women, II Is
so pleasant 10 take.
10. BscK's vtoErAstH ASTIBIL,ous PILLs.
II. GUsN's EMoLLixST WArxR,pRooY PASTE,
for orness, Boots, &c. l, sof,ens the leather, and
keeps out he water.
IL. Pooa Mans STRESsrHsNrwa PLAsrgR.
l3. JAcKsoS's DrARRHRA MIxruRE, which
cures the wors, Diarrhna in few hours.
"a JAcKsoS's DrsEsrAnY MixruRr, cer>
tain and speedy cure for Dysenery and Summer
Complaint.
The above valuable articles are sold wholesale
and retail, by L. C. GUNN. No. | South r i'm
street, Phiiddeiphio-whete S,orckeepers end o.
'hers will be supp led with pure African Cayenne
Pepper, Arnica Flowers Drugs, Paints, Oils, Glass
and Varnishes. AT the lowest prices Terms only
cash. or Cut out the advertisement, and bring
IL with you.
philadelphia. July 10Th. 1s45.--Iv.
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B ELIEVE AND LIV L {.
~ Il II o w S q MS
Compound syrup OF Tar s. Wood

VINHE unprecedented success Of this medicine. in
Il the restoration Of health. 10 those who, in des-
pair, had given up all hopes, has given i, an cxal.
ted reputation above all other remedies, furnishing
evidence Of its intrinsic value and power. as the on
ly agent which can I've relied upon for the cure Of
Pulmonary Consumption, Bronchitis, Asthma
Pain in the side and Breast. Splitting Of Blood,
Wbooping Cough. Group, &c.
Attention IL requested to the following ASTON.
iSHGNG CURE, bv Thomson's Compound Syrup
Of Tar and Wood Napthal!
o. 8r rvsl PHILADELPHIA, May Sd, 1914.
Mr.. THOMSON-Dem Sir-Wih grateful
feelings inform you Of the astonishing effects Of
your medicine, which has literally rails d me from
deaih.bed My disease. Pulmonary Consunp-
,ion had reduced me so low that my physician pro.
no1nced my case hopeless A, this junction | be-
gan 10 use your medicine, and miraculous as it may
seem, it has completely restored me to health, after
everything else had failed. Respectfully yours.
tO f WASHINGTON MACK.
Charlotte street, above George street.
The undersigned. being personally acquainted
with Washington Mack and his sunerines. bear
witness 10 the astonishing effects Of Thomson's
Compound Syrup Of Tar, and the truth Of the s.
bove statement H
JOS. WINNER, 3ls North Third street,
DAVID VICKERS, AZ Almond street. .,.f
HUGH MGlNLEY, s. Z. corner Tamany
and Fourth streets.
Prepared only by $. p. Thomson. N. E. corner
Of 5th and Spruce streets, Philadelphia.
Agen's-H. b. Masser. Sunbury; d. Gross,
and DR.. Macpherson, Ha;risburg Jno. G. Brown,
Pnttsvie |; Geo. Earl. Resding Houston & Ma.
on. Towanda. Bradford county, Pa. Price SO cents
per bottle. or SIS pr dozen. r
o. Be,oare Of all limitations,
Philadelphla. June 2sth, ls45.-ly ~ -
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THE MOST REMARKABLE
CURE EVER RECORDED.
HspposrIELp, N. J.. ArriI 90.

HApDosFIELD, N. j., April 90, ls43.
On or about The 18th day of October, 1871, | was
taken with violent pain in the side near the liver.
which continued for about five days, and was fol.
lowed hy the breaking of ulcer, or siscess. in.
wsrdly, which relieved the pain little, but caused
me 20 throw up great quantity Of offensive matter
and also much blood Being greatly alarmed at
this. applied TO physician, but he said he thought
he could do but little for me excep, give me some
Mercury Pills. which | refused to take. feeling
satisfied that they could do me no good many o.
ther remedies were then procured BY NV wife and
friends, but none did me any good--and the dis.
charge OF blood and corruption still continued every
few days. and at las, become 60 offensive that
could scarcely breathe. Twas also seized with vi.
olent cough. which at times caused me to raise
much mo'e bood than | had done beforehand nv
disease continued in this way, still growing worse.
until February, when all hope Of nv recovery was
gwen up, aud my iIesds all though, would die
al sHALLorisG CONSUMPTION. AT ihis moment,
when my lille Was apparently drawing near its close,
hrsrd OF Ok. WlSTAR'S b l. 8 AM OF
WILD CHELRY. and got q bottle which rx.
Likvsp Ak iNNtnArILr, and by the use of only
three bottles Of this lcine, all my pains were
remosed-my cough and spi,,ing Of blood and cor.
rupt'on entirely stopped, anil in few weeks INV
health vss so far restored as 10 enable me 10 wok
at my trade, (Which is csrpsateI,) and up 10 this
Time have enjoyed good health.
THOMAS COZENS.
GLoucEsrsa CoUSTT, N. j, -.
Fs'sossi'y osns bsioss ne. The sslssrihss, enc u
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MERtY WITH Jusricr.--A Mr.. Sterling. who
was minister Of the barony church Of Glasgow,
during the war with this and other countries,
maintained against the Unsuitable ambition OF Lou,
Is XIV, in that part of the prayer relating to
public affairs, used TO beseech the Lord that he
wea!d take the naughty tyrant Of France, and
shake him over the mouth of hell "But, good
Lerd, seded the worthy man. "dinna let him
tT m" This curious prayer having been men
toned to Louis he laughed heartily at his new
aud ingenious method of furnishing ambition,
and frequently afterwards gave as toast, "The
good Seosh parson." 'til t.,l"
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JOHN MOYER, Tailor,
Walnut street, near Fourth, Reading.
Douglassyille, April 10Th, 1873.

Douglassyille, April 18th, 1873.
Ma. OAKLEr My son Edmund Leaf had the
scrofsla in the most dreadful and distressing man.
ner for three years. during which time be was de-
pTived of the use Of his limhs, his head and neck
were covered with ulcers. We tried all lhe differ.
ent remedies, hut to no effect, until recommended
by Dr.. johnson Of Nonistown, and also DR.. Isaac
Hiester. OF Reading. to use your Depurave Sy,up
of Sarsaparlla, Of which obtained several bottles
the use of which drove the disease entirely out of
his system the sore healed up, and the child
restored to perfect health, which he has enjoyed
uninterrupiedly ever since, to the astonshment Of
many persons who him during his affection
have though, il my duty, and send you this certi-
fcate that others who have like affection in the
family may know where to obtain SO valuable
medicine. Yours truly, s,,rt,.tsF
AMELIA D. LEAF.
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n osE 0IN TIM EN- r


,RINowoRMs, PlMPLEs ON THE FACE, AnD orBR
:. t.,t. CuTAsEOUs ERuPTIoNs. al ...,
Or TIE tpl'o,cing erfyfcd'e describes one fine
niost trtrdordindry cures erer Effected BY any
GppGootion.a ~ % Success annaa.ioi siiPqyia
PHILAnELPHrA, February 10. 1885,,
,EOR twenty years. was severely afflicted with
TETTER on the Face and Head: the disease
commenced when ] was seventeen years ola, and
continued until the Fall of 1896, varying in vio-
lence, but without dissppearing.i During most
of the time, great part Of my face covered with
the eruption frequently attended with violent itch.
ine my head swel'ed AT times until It felt II il
would bur.t--ihe swelling was great that could
scarcrly get my hat on. During the long period
that was afflicted with the disease. used grest
many AZ pIicatons (among them several celebrated
treparanou4) es will a. taking inward remedies,
including number Of hotties Of S,caim's Panocea,
Ertrcct of Sarsapariiid, &c. In fact il would I've
impossible to enumetale all the medicines used.
] was also under the care Of two of the most dis
tnguished physicians OF this city. hut without re-
ceivIng much henefit, and despaired nf ever being
cured In the fall of 1886. the dsease st The time
being very violent commenced using the Rose
Ointment, (prepared by Vaughan e. Davis) In
few applications the violent itching ceased the
swelling aha'ed, the eruption began to disappear.
aud before had used jar he disease was entirely
cured. 1t has now been nearly year and half
since, and there is not vestige Of the disease re-
manning, except the scars from the deep pits formed
by the disease. 1t is impossible for me to describe
in certificate the severity Of the disease and my
suffering but will Re pleased to give fuller &C.
connt to any person wanting further satisfaction,
who will call on me. At the time commenced
using the Rose Ointment | would have given hun.
dreds Of dollars to he rid of the disease Since u.
sing it, have recommended il to several persons,
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OAKI.EY'S
DEPURATIyE SyRvrp.

NVNHE valuable properties Of Oakley's Depura.
4 tive Syrup Of Sarsapatilla purifier Of the
blood, is 80 well known to the public generaIlv,
that Is unnecessary to occupy much space in set
ting forth the advantages 10 he derived from its
use; wherever the medicine has once been intro
duced, IL takes precedence over sll others: every
oue tha, has taken il, have derived SO signal bene.
fetal results from il, that il is recommended by
them with the utmost confidence. Physicians of
the highest standing in the profession, prescribe it
10 patients under their care containing nothing
deeterious, but being composed OF the most mild,
yet efiicacious vegetable materials. /, IL offered with
confidence. the cheapest and most efficient pu.
riier Of the blood now known. The use Of few
bottles. especially in the spring months will be at
tended with most decided improvement in the ge-
neral strength of the system, eralicaiing any seeds
Of disease that may have been generated. besides
givisg health and vgor TO the body.--For the cure
of Scrofula or Kings Evil, Rheumatism. letter,
Pimp'es or eiuptions of the Skin, White Swelling.
Frstula. Chronic Cough Asthma. &c. The nu.
merous certificates in the possession of the subscri-
her and his agents, from physicians and Others are
Sufficient TO convince the most skeptica Of it's su.
perioriiy over oil preparations Of Sarsspsrilla.
Sold wholesale and retail, Nv the proprietor
GEORGE w. OAKLEY, North 5,h street, Rea.
ding, Beiks County, and TO he bad of the following
persons
In Northumberland Couniy-H. B. Mass.,,
Sunbury; Ireland & Mixel, McEwensvil!e; ID
Krauscr Milton.
In Union Counfy.-J Geurhart, Selinsgrove.
A. GueIius Mifflinburg
In Columbia C0unty.-R. w. McCay, Wash
ngton. -
'a Reading, March IA, ls43.
Mn. OAKLEIe-I believe it the uty Of every
10 do whstever in their power es for the bone.
fit Of their fellow man, and having had positive
proof in my own family. of the wonderful properties
Of your Depurative Syrup Of Sarsaparilla, most
conscientously recommend it 10 the afflicted. We
had the misfortune to lose two of our children, by
the breaking out Of ulcerous that covered the
face, head and neck, although we had some Of the
most scientific physicians TO attend them and had
tried all the known remedies, including Swaim's
Panacea. without avail Another of my children
was attacked in the same manner, her face and
neck completely covered the discharge was so
offensive, and the disease at such height, ths, we
despaired Of ber life Seeing the wonderful effects
of your Depurave Syrup Of Sarssparills we were
induced TO make trial OF il, the last resort; il
acted like charm; the ulcers commenced healing
Immediately. few bottles entirely restored her to
her health, which she has enjoyed uninterrur,edy
ever since As purifier of the blood, I verify be-
leve it has not its equal
JOHN MOYER, Tailor.
Walnut street, near Fourth, Reading.
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PENNsYIvANIA.

The following liz, Shove the current value of all
,ennsvlvania Bark Notes. The most implicit re-
lance may be placed upon il, 40 it is epery sceek
pwfally compared with ard dcorrecied from Bicki
neII's Reporter. tsisH 81 -
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Eeosony.--A heighbor Of ours informs Us, says
the Providence journal. that wood goes fu,fher,
when ief ont Of doors, than well housed-some
in en- night 80
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CERTIFICATES OF AGENCY
+ ar tha ea la of Rr1ndrs,L,s Vs1eIobfs TLa;..v-

For the sale OF brdndTefh's |egefdbfe UNIVERSAL
aFH Pills.
Northumberland county: Milton--Msckey &
Chambe'lin. Sunbury--H. b. Masser. MEwens-
vlle-lreland Il Merell. Nonhumhetlsnd-W N.
Forsyth. Georeetown-J. & J. Walls.
Union County: New Berlin-Bogsr & Win.
ter. Selinserove--George Gundrum. Middle
hurg-Isaac Smith. Beaveriown--Dsvd Huber.
Adamsburg-W VIM. J. May. MiffiinsbuIe-Mens
& Ray. Hartleion-Danel Long, Freeburg-
q. Il F.C. Meyer. Lewisburg--Walls & Green.
Columbia county: DsnvilIe-E. b. Reynolds
& Co. Berwick-shumsn & Rtenhouse. Car.
tawissa-C. g. Brobts. Bloomsburg--John r.
Meyer. jersey Town--lsvi Bisel. Washington
Robt McCsy. Limestone--Ballia. Z ncNinch.
Observe that each Agent has an Engraved Ger
.i6cats Of Agency. con,sinins q representation Of
Df BRANDRETH'S Msnuisc,ory at Sing Sing,
and upon which will also be seen exact copies Of
the nsW |abe6 aoV used upon the Brandrefh Pill
Boxes Z m sisf4 fH sta.
Philsdelphis, Office No. 9. North 9Th street.
t@ b. BRAEDRETB, Md.
sJsns 34th, islS. $500 .Aa- gtsi
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"NATuRE'S FAvopITE pRESCaIpTION,p

prescription congepial 10 our wants. as tits pre-.
pared from chemical extiacts from substances which
the author Of nature has placed in our own land
for wise purposes, that many who know nothing
Of the mode Of iIs preparation ore endeavorine to
reap pecuniary benefits by selling an article similar
in name, OF in appearance. orby representing their
own trash as superior to this B ALSAM, or bv put.
ting up mixture and solemny asseversting tba, il,
isimpor,ed from foreign country. which is no, the
case. All these deceptive ar,s go to show this,
WIsrAR's BALsAM is known to the world 10 he
THE GREAT REMEDY" and that to sell
any mixture it must be like this in name, or pur.
port to be like il in substance.
or Believe not The cunningly wrourh, fsbrica.
tions--snd take only the original and genuine
iWisrAn's BALsAM OF Win CnsRRr. 1
NO OTHER CAN BE LIKE 1T.
Address all orders to ISAAC BUTTS, No. 80
Ann St. New York, H tft
Agents, John w. FRTLTNG. Sunburv,
d. BRAUTIGAM. Northumberland,
j. X. MOYER. Bloomsbtug,
j. WAGGONSELLER, Seins- Crope,
BROWN & GREASY, MblnriRe.
Feb. 22d, ls45 --ly ri
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HELP THE
B Beginne rs.

Y>iE subscriber, would respectfully inform the
Il Citizens Of Sunbury and the public generally
that they have purchased the shop Of Mr.. William
Hoover, in Market street, door west Of the Post
Office, where they will continue the
Cabinet-Making Business,
in all its branches. The public may expect their
work done in the latest style. They hope, by strict
attention 10 business, to merit q share Of public
patronage.
or Cofins made to order on the shortest notice
and country produce taken in exchange for work.
WIN. YOUNGMAN & II. C. MARTIN.
Sunhury, NAV l7ih, lS45-ly.
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EAGLE
]" OD NJ &c Il
Corner of Third and Vine Streets,
WILLIAMSPORT, PA,

WAAh4<ANlStOAx TA.
TNHE subscriber respectfully announces to I
IL public, that he has opened Hotel in the co
modious brick building situate on the csrner
lhird and Pine streets, where he will be happy
wait npon those who may favor him with th
company. The Eagle Hotel is large and cnnve
eni, and furnished ia the hest modern stye.
provided with large number OF well aired
comfortable sleeping apartments, rooms, priv
parlors, &c. Persons visiting Williamsport on
siness or pleasure, may rest assured that every
ertion will he used to render their sojourn at
"Eaele Hotel" pleasant and agreeable. His II
will I've supplied with the very best the market
fords and his bar with the choicest wines and OF
liquors-oharges reasonable. The Eagle II
possesses greater advantages in point Of loca
than any other similar establishment in the horo,
beine situate in the business par, of the town.
within a convenient distance of the Court ii,
and Williamsporl and Elmira Rail Road Depot
Sufficient S,abling provided, and good and TT
ostlers always in attendance.
Attentive, accommodating and honest Sers
have been employed, and nothing left nndone
will add to the comfort and accommodation Of
guests. HI
There will he a carriage always in attendaDe
the Boat Landing to convey passengers to and
the House, free Of charge. .a
aa. CHARLES BORROW
Nav l4th, Is42.-tf r
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EXTRACT OFA LETTER FIR OMA POST
MASTER. DATED t 81

PEMBuoKE. Washington co., Maine, App. 20, I 1s4i.
Mr.. ISAAC BUTTS.-Dear Sir: At the re.
ques, of many Of my friends in this place and vci-
nifty who afflicted with consumption and liver
complaints, I take the liberty Of asking you 10 ap-
point some one in this county agent TO sell WIS.,
rAn's BALs,M OF Win CnEnRr. and to send him
q few dozen as there is none of /. for sale within
200 miles from this. have no doubt that il would
meet with a ready sale iii were where it could lie
procured without too much expense and DELAY.
My wife was attacked about SIX months since
with wha, the physicians called the first sisge Of
consumption-a complaint very prevalent in this
section of country. Having seen the Balsam ad-
vertised in Augusta.
CO 200 MILES FROM HERE, 30
took the pains to send there for bottle of IL,
which she took, and which helped her much that
! sent for two bottles more, which she has also Ia
ken, and he now says she has not fei, well for
six years she does a, this time. All those who
have inquired of me and asceriained what effect the
Bslssm had, are anxious TO have some for sale in
this vicinity which is the cause Of my writing you.
Please inform me byre of mail whether you
conclude to send some, and il 50 to whom, in order
that it may be known where it can be had.
am with respect youts. etc.
Pc. FARNSWORTH, p. NJ.
The whole country is fast learning that no medi.
cine--no physician--Do preparation Of any kind
whatever-can eqnal DH. WisrARs BALsAN OF
WILD CnEnRr. ssIa
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COunserfefters'
D Z A T II q y q w.

Me pubic will please observe that no Brandreth
Pills are genuine, unless the box has three Ia
bels upon it, (the top, the side and the bottom)
each containing fac similo signature of nv hand.
writing, thus-B. BRANDRErH, NJ. D.--These la
hel, a,e engraved steel, beautifully designed,
and done at an expense of over s2,00O.-Therefore
it will be that the only thing necessary to pro-
cure the medicine in it's purity 10 to observe these
labels.
Remember the top, the side. and the bottom.
The following respective persons are duly aulhori-
zed, and hold