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Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1855-02-15

er thought there was any disgrace in selling
apples
Certainly not exclaimed, 'but all who
know your history, will honor you. Accept
my slncerest wishes, that your devotion to the
lover Of your youth may be fully rewarded by
an early meeting and happy reunion
Thank you-thank you-but he is my low
er now, as he was when we were in France,
and l know am going to see him soon. I'll
show him to you before winter, know will
Mother says I'm foolish, but something tells
me to hope, and do hope
May you not be disappointed, l said. al
most involuntarily.
A few days after this iAte sieF, missed
the aPple-girl in the pink dress, from her ac-
customed stand. Fearing that she might be
sick, resolved to call at the cottage in the
evening When / went to the boarding house
at supper-time note was handed to me. 1t
contained these words
Dear Sir-Come to our house this even
ing. We have something more to tell you
about the romance, (as you call iD of my
humble dress and occupation.
The APPLE-G1RL.'
| went-the mother stood in the door to
welcome me, but the daughter ran to meet
me, and taking both of my hands in hers, in
almost delirium Of JOY, she cried,
He's come-he's come
In her pink dress at the apple-stand she had
met Emile the day previous.
| stood that night as witness to their un-
ION, and happier wedding never attended.
The devotion of the Supplemented girl was
rewarded-her faith was not misplaced her
homely talisman proved true one
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1855-02-15

10 do with il; ours is evidently more trying
and more exhausting, and because il is so, we
should not pile upon its back errors Of dress
and diet which are avoided by our neighbors.
They keep their beauty because they keep
their health. 1t has been as remarkable as
anything to me, since have been here, that
do not constantly, as at home, hear one and
another spoken OF as in miserable health, as
very delicate, etc. Health seems to be the
rule, and not the exception. For must say,
the most favorable omen that know of for fe-
male beauty in America is the multiplication
OF "ater-Cure Establishments, where our la
dies, II they get nothing else. do gain some
ideas as to the necessity ef FISH air, regular
exercise, simple diet, and the.laws os hygiene
In general.-Sunny Memories.
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Suncntash in the RoMl.

Previous To the American Revolution, an
Indian who had been converted 10 christianity
under Elliot happened in tawn during Sunday
and feeling to reverence the day, was impeled
by the dictates of duty TO attend the church Of
the white men. He entered the house; but no
one wishing TO be contaminated BY contact with
the Indian, he was lefi 10 stand alone In one Of
The aisles The preacher commenced and wen,
through his routine Of service. Al the con-
clusion, the Indian modestly lifted up his voice
and requested liberty to speak. II was a re-
quest thai could not well be denied, as it was
plainly enough discovered that the congrega-
tion had curiosity to hear what the red man
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1855-02-15
CBe Storp CtIItr.
THE PRETTY APPLE GIRL.
A CINCINNATI STORY.

Some years ago, when l was a rambler
through the streets of Cincinnati, for the pur-
pose Of picking up trifes to interest the read
ers Of the local colrmus Of city paper, | often
purchased apples, nuts and candies, Of young
girl who had stand near the junction of two
business avenues.
She was not handsome, in the common ac-
cepta;ion Of this much abused word. but there
was an artlessness, and yet a winning grace
in her manners. which convinced me that her
station IN life should be above the one she then
occupied. She wore, invariably, a close-it-
ting calico dress. telt that her parents must
be very poor and. as saw her day after day,
IN the same attire, | had my suspicion that
her wardrobe could not be very extensive /;
yet, as she always appeared scrupulously neat
and tidy, II was great mystery TO me, how
this striking neatness was secured, and whv
there was never any variety in her apparel.
saw that it was tasteful and becoming, but [
knew that ladies are proverbial for love OF
variety in dress, and | had an interest in
knowing why this simple girl was so marked
an exception.
| have always delighted to study character,
either in high or low life, and took it upon
me to investigate the pretty apple girls pc
culiarity. Her fruit was ever clean and tempt
ing. but | often made purchases merely for
sake of forming an acquaintance. At length,
known TO her as liberal patron, she began to
have less reserve with me than when | first
noticed her, and finally was emboldened to
make inquiries in reference to her family. 1t
was some time before she conversed freely,
but, by dint Of perseverance, learned that
she lived with her mother, in pleasant cot
tage on quiet street in the suburbs Of the
city. l knew the spot-its attractiyeness had
often interested me, and now became more
curious than ever to hear the history of the
apple-girl in the pink calico dress.
ventured 10 ask permission to call on her
mother, and make her acquaintance, under the
plea OF love for birds and flowers, with both Of
which this cottage was surrounded. | did
not receive the encouragement | wished, but
still was left to hope that my curiosity might
be some day graiifed As obstacles to my
purpose increased became more determined
and resolved 20 change my tactics. / could
not understand the girls disinclination 10 al
low cur acquaintance TO become. in any re-
spect, familiar, but knew that sh- would moi
dare to treat me rudely, and watching nv op-
portunity, one Sunday morning l addressed
her, as she stood at the street-gate of the cot
tage, and, as | admired some flowers whict
grew IN bed near the house, she could no
escape, politely, from the necessity Of invit
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Night Eunninr upon Railroads.

We have sometimes heard it remarked BY
,imid persaas that they would not travel by
night sn a railroad, their inpressiun being ths,
there is more danger Of accidents in the dark
than during the daylight. Upon first thought,
this would seem 10 he fact; but a writer
in Railroad Advocate takes different view
of the matter, and certainly makes out a good
case. He says that very many circumstances
make night running comparatively safe. All
WORK upon the track is stopped. Colnparative-
ly few other trains are on the road. No draw
bridge would ever be likely 10 remain open in
the night. Switches are more likely 10 be
right than at other times, as they are not in
ase for other trains and are locked. The sig
mails made for the night trains beiag made by
lights, would scarcely Siail to be observed and
obeyed, and, what is important, would be
seen at greater distance than any other signal
in daylight. The engineer has less 10 attract
his attention than in the day time. While af-
Ter all ruek or tree falling across bend in
the track in broad daylight, or an intended OBJ
struc.sun, is nearly as much a hidden danger
many places III nearly all roads where the
range If view is less thaa the reflection Of the
head light at night. So, after all, it would
appear that one could take nights rest in
railroad car with Comparative safely.-Counfry
Gentleman.
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HAVE CHARITY FOR THE PooR. Rich mea
and rich ladies', whom God has mercifnlly
blessed with the good things Of this world,
have mercy the poor for they are your fel-
low beings. They toll and struggle in the
tough batle of life. They toll long and strug-
Gle hard TO gain scaniy supply OF food tor
themselves aud their litlle ones. They are
ruugh-lnnking but kind-hearied one toward
another They have sympathetic hearts like
onr own, with this difference, that we, so far
placed above and beyond them by the voice of
Fashion, do not readily give from our
abundance as they DO to their comrades from
The dry crusis which they have begged at our
gates. Have charity, ihen-have compassion
upon The poor who are about you Who
knows how soon The wheel Of fortune may turn
round and crush us in lis ceaseless motiun -
As high as we stand to-day, we may be
brought low and suffering tomorrow there
fare, TO-DAY, have charity for the poor -
Fireside Journal
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The Toledo (Ohio) Blade tells the follow
ing: A few evenings since. a widow, who
was known BY the entire congregation 10 be
greatly il want Of husband, was praying
with great fervency. 'Oh thou knowest
what is the desire of my heart J she ex-
claimed. Amman 7 responded brother in
a broad accent. 1t was wicked, but we are
quite sure that several grave members sniied
on the occasion;
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1855-04-14
NEW WINTER COODSI

IOSEPH POWELL Is now receiving, as usual a large
- stock OF WINTER GOODS of every description con
slsting OF Dry Goods, Groceries, Hardware CIockery
Boods and Shoes Leather, Shoe Findings Hats and Cans
co which he Is now offering for Ready Pay at unusually
low prices ~N''
He would invite particular attention to his stock of
DIES DRESS GOODS, consisting in part of French Me-
Tnos French Plads Parmettas Thibet cloths all prices
Canton cloths BOmpazines wool Delanes ali coor main
and hguered Mousn delaines, Persian twis &c.
LADIES CLoTHs.--A variety Of Cloths, with Galloons
Pushes, and other trimmings to match
SHAwLs-A large assortment ali onslities and nr;cas
, EMBRolDERED GooDs.-Chemisettes, sleeves collars
hahdkerehIes Swiss and jaconet bands and founcings
ry patterns.
30 There Will also be found among his stock good
assortment OF Gloves and Hosiery Ribbons White Goods
Deached and unbeached Table Linens Crash Scotch and
Russia Diaper beached and unbeached Muslus OF
Flannels &c. o"'S'A
Towanda, January I 1855.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1855-04-14

BUTTER MAKING.-Not one pound in five Of
the butter sold in our cities under the name of
Goshen" &c, and very little Country
butter" is fit for human food. Butter makers
should observe these few short rules:
The newer and sweeter the cream, the
sweeter and higher favored will be the butter
The air must be fresh and pure in the room
or cellar where the milk is set
The cream should not remain on the milk
over thirty-six hours.
Keep the cream in tin pals, or stone pots ;
into which put a spoonful of salt at the be-
ginning, then stir the cream lightly each
morning and evening this will prevent the
cream from moulding or souring.
Churn as often as once week, and as much
oftener as circumstances will permit.
Upon churning, add the cream upon all the
milk in the diary.
Use nearly an ounce of salt to a pound of
butter
Work the butter over twice, to free it from
the buttermilk and brine, before Jumping and
packing
BE certain that it is entirely free from every
particle of buttermilk, or coaguated milk and
it will keep sweet forever.
In Scotland syphon is sometimes used to
separate the milk from the cream, instead of
sklmming the pans.-SOuth CuittraiOr.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1855-04-14
COLLINS g. POWELL

"OUlD respectfully call the attention of the public to
w their large stock of Mems and bows furnishing
Goods consisting of every variety of Broadcoths Cass
meres, Doe-skns TweedS Kentucky Jeans Linens Shirts
Collars, Stocks Cavats, Hosiery Suspenders Hats Car
pet Bags Trunks Canes &c &c. which will be sold cheap-
er than the same quality be sold in any other
lishment in this country.
They have also hand we'll manufactured assortment
OF READG-MADE CLOTHING, to which we invite the at.
tenon of buyers. Our Clothing mostly made up in the
shop-and not purchased at 'slop-shopsr-as some we
wot of. =
Orders in the Tailoring line executed in the most fash
ionahe manner at the shortest notice. and warranted
Re- The public will please notice one fact that NO ONE
not practically acquainted with the business is capable of
Judging of the quality and make of garment hence the
reason why the community have been so much imposed
upon by CERTAIN of community who deal in the
article Who it they not practically and profession
any cheats could of necessity, know nothing about the
true interest they would purchase only those acquan
ted with the business.
Towanda Jan. l. 1855
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Oh q q R THE 1EB A0N 8
GREAT WAR AGAINST CLOTHING.

g RICH oudrespectully inform the citizens of Brad
os ford county that he has opened branch establish
ment in Towanda, for the sale of READY MADE CLOTH
ING comprising the usual stock of Over Dress Frock and
Sack Coats; Vests, Pants Shirts, Drawers Wrappers
Overalls Stocks, Crayats Collars, Pocket h'dkfs &C.
Mr. Rich positively assures the public, that residing
NewI0rk and buying always for cash. enables him take
advantage of the market that he can and will sell
Clothing % per cent cheaper than any other establish
ment in the country
CALL AND SEE! examine and price the stock be sat
lSfied yourselves that it is extensive of better manu-
facture and style and sold much cheaper than before
offered in this market.
have appointed as my agent in Towanda for the sale
of Clothing, NJ +. SOLOMON, formerly of the firm of
Alexander & Solomon, who is well and avorably known
Location, for the present. Tracy < Moores Store
Main street Upon the completion of Pattons block the
stock will be removed to of the stores corner of
Bridge street.
Towanda, January g. 1855.
E. SOLOMON respectfully calls the attention of his
old friends and the public generally the above announce
men and invites all who may be in need Clothing to
give nm call assuring them that he can furnish them
with woods at the lowest prices and that pains will be
spared to merit their patronage. 2m3I
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Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1855-04-14

CHEAP CoMPosr FOR CoRS.-Having receiv-
ed the credit for two years past, of having as
good pieces Of corn as any in our neighbor-
hood, and attributing 6nr success mainly to
the use of Il single handful of cheap compost,
dropped in each hill before planting the corn,
we give you statement as to how we form it.
Supposing a load to contain twenty-five
bushels, We take two loads of muck manure
from our hog-yard, one load of wood ashes,
and three bushels plaster paris. Work the
parts thoroughly together with hoe or shovel
Our corn ground having received coating of
manure before being plowed, the harrow follows
the plow lengthwise of the burrows until the
surface is well pulyerized. We mark one way
for the hills with shallow furrow of the pow,
and then draw chain the other way which
shows the place for each hill. The compost
gives the corn a good start, and the manure
helps it out. We have also, for the two years
past, soaked our seed corn in strong solution
of tobacco water, and have not been troubled
much with worms. Let it remain in the So
luton from twelve to twenty-four hours.
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G r E AT BARG AIN S!!!

@i' VIC w" '''O'e; DPPo"c'C "c SO"|t LLoUoc.
DALEY & NEVlNS, WHOLESALE & RETAIL DEALERS
ID IN PRovlsIOSS, GROCERIES, y IANKEE MOTIONS, TOYS,
FRUIT, CoNFECTIONARY, WILLOW WARE, &C. the largest
and most comprehensive assortment and the longest ex-
perence of any dealers in Northern Pennsylvania. We
have arrangements by which take advantage of the
city and Western Markets. and thereby enabled
fer good bargains Call and try u.s.
Below a few Of the articles that may always
be found in our stock:
PROVISIONS.
Flour, Buckwheat Flour, Rye Flour, Corn Meal, Feed
Pork Hams Shoulders, Mackerel, Goldfish Shad. Lake
Trout Pckeled and Smoked Herring Cheese, Rice Beans
Potatoes Butter Lard Grackers @ ,k1Hrs;, &c.
Black and Green Tea, Rio and Java Coffee Chocolate
Cocoa, Sugar, Moasses, Syrup Ginger, Pepper Spice
Cloves nutmegs, Mace cinnamon Ground Mustard Pepper
Sauce Soda Salertus Cream Tartar Sperm and Tallow
Candles, Bar Soap, Vinegar, Starch, &c.
FRUIT.
Prnnes, Citron Figs, Eng Currants, Rasins, Dried
Peaches, Dried Apples, Almonds Pecan nuts Przil
Grenobe and Madeira Walnuts, Pea nuts Chestnuts &c.
German, French and American Toys, Fancy Goods Tin
wagons rocking horses, boys seghs China and pewter
toy tea setts dolls trumpets, accordons harmoncs-
Glass paper and wood nad work boxes and toilet cases.
toy bureaus, secretaries writing desks-pan and en-
broLered work baskets knitting do pearl ivory papier
mache and leather port wallets and purses ivory
combs pocket inkstands pocket and small fancy MIRRORS
tobacco and sun boxes cigar cases, perumery and hair
oils &c.
Brooms, mopstcks clothes pins bench screws willow
clothes baskets and market baskets sugar and spice boxes
CANDY OF ALL KINDS.
Dairy and table Salt Sana, do, etc. Country dealers
supplied at small advance from New York prices.
RD Most kinds of country produce taken in exchange
for goods. BAILEY & NEViNS,
Towanda Februar l. ly855.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1855-04-14
BOOTS A n d SHOES,
John w. Wilcox,

AS located his establishment Main Street on door
Il North of the Ward House., and will continue the
manufacture of BOOTS & SHOES as heretofore.
He has just received from NewYork large assortment
of Womans Chdrens and Misses Shoes, which are offer
ed at low prices The attention of the Ladies is particll-
lary directed to his assortment comprising the following
new styles :-Enameed Jenny Lind gaiter boots; do.
shoes black lasting and silk gaiter walking shoes bus
kns &c. Misses CATERS and shoes, of every description
large variety of Childrens fancy CATERS, boots shoes
of all kinds.
shoes This stock has been personally selected with
and he believes he offer superior articles reasonable
prices.
80 The strctest attention paid to MASUFACrrRIxG,
and he hopes by doing work well to merit continuance
of the liberal patronage he has hitherso received.
Towanda Feb. l, 1850
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A GRICUL RE.

Bounteous source of honest wealth,
Source of happiness and health,
All the treasure of the fields,
Agriculture freely yields.
From the field we all are fed
From the ground on which we tread
From her ineXhausted store,
Prince and peasant, rich and poor
All are nourished by her care,
All her generous bounty share.
But the soil must first be titled,
Ere a harvest crowns the field,
Rain and dew must lend their aid;
Light must shine, and darkness shade
Care its fostering hand extend,
Daily toll his steps attend,
And kind Heaven blessing send;
Or the plowman hopes in vain,
Ceres bounty to obtain.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1855-04-14

FROSTED PLANrs.-When plants through
accident or neglect, get frozen they should be
watering pot with cold water. Great care
must be observed in shading from the sun until
the frost is thoroughly drawn out, which should
be done as gradually as possible Standing
them on the floor of the house is the best plan
that can be adopted. Care must be taken
that they do not again freeze after springing
1t seems not to be generally understood that
frost merely suspends, but does not entirely
destroy vegetation and unless plants are very
tender, with careful treatment they may gen
orally be saved
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1855-04-14
Deep Cultivation.

Having directed my attention somewhat to
a deeper cultivation of the soil, and advantages
arising thcrefrom, in the fall of 50, purchased
a Michigan Double Plow, and used it for plow-
ing my cas- stubble, first hauling out the ma
nurc which covered but part of the feld,)
and plowcd it to the depth of II inches or
more. Covering to that depth the manure and
a greater part of the top soil, it gave the field
a different appearance than it ever presented
before A subsol of 5 or inches seemed but
poor prospect for crop of wheat, and the
question was frequently asked, " What do you
expect to raise on that field - However, L
prepared the ground, and drilled in the wheat.
Ii came up uncommonly well and covered the
ground. As to the average yield per acre, l
cannot say, not having thrashed all yet. But
am confident on the manurcd part there was at
least 81 bushels per acre. To the remaining
part of the field | applied 300 lbs of Jordan's
Phosphate of Lime per acre, which did not
benefit the wheat much, but had an astonishing
effect on the young timothy, forcing it to such
q growth as to iniure the wheat. The grain
Oh this part was perfect and weighed heavier
than the other, but the wheat did not shell ont
hence less the yield. In the spring of "a,
/ used the same pillow for corn, plowing the
same depth. | plowed about six acres with it,
leaving one acre in the middle of the field for
this | used common plow, prepared the
ground and planted the corn. 1t came up
equally we'll all over the field, and no difference
could be seen for two or three weeks, when
there was a marked difference in the color
That on the subsoiled part was pale yellow,
and looked rather sickly, while the other was
dark green and looked much more like making
a crop. This had a tendency to doubt on my
part as to it answering for corn But as the
season advanced so did the corn, particularly
that which grew on the subsoiled part of the
field, and in a few weeks there was also
marked difference in favor of that subsoiled,
and the yield was one-thrd more per acre and
of a superior quality. | have also used it for
vegetables, and find the same beneficial results
| will add that have full faith in subsoiling,
and believe the Michigan Double Plow to be
preferable to any other that has come under
my notice.-Edrm .]0Nrnal