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LET Us REASON TOGETHER.
LLOW AVS PILL s
WHY ARE WE SICK 2

WHY AXE WE SICK
TT has been the lot of the human TO be weigh
IL ed down by disease and suffering. H0LLO-
WAYS PILLS specially adapted to the relief
of the WEAK, the NERVOUS, the DELEGATES
and the INFIRM of all Chimes ages, sexes and
constitutions. Professor Holloway personally
perintends the manufacture of his medicines in the
United States. and offers them free and en ght-
ened people. as the best remedy the world ever
saw for the removal of disease.
THESE Pulls PURIFY THE BLOOD.
These famous Pills are expressly combined TO op-
crate on the stomach the liver the kidneys the
lungs, the skin, and the bowels, correcting any lie
rangement in their functions. purifying the blood.
the very fountain of life, and thus curing disease
in all its forms.
DYSPEPSIA AND LIVER COMPLAINTS.
Nearly half the human race have taken these
Pills 1t has been proved in all parts of the world,
that nothing has been found equal to them in eases
of disorders of the liver. dyspepsia, and stomach
complaints generally. They soon give healthy
tone to these organs, however much deranged, and
when all other means have failed.
GENERAL DEBILITY. ILLHeALTR.
Many of the most despotic Governments have O.
pened their Custom Houses TO the introduction of
these Pills that they may become the medicine Of
the masses Learned Colleges admit that this
medicine is the best remedy ever known for peri
sons of delicate health. where the system has
been impaired, as its nyigorating properties
fail TO afford relief.
FEMALE COMPLAINTS
celebr7ited medicine Ii corrects and regulates the
monthly courses at all periods. acting in many
ses like charm. 1t is also the best and safest
medicine that be given to Children of all ages
and for any complaint; consequently family
should be without it.
HoiLotcagS Pills the best remedy kRotca i,l tis
Scorld for the foLioping Diseases:
Asthma Diarrboea SecondaryS YIN ptoms
Coughs Chest Diseases Stone and Gravel
Colds Fever and Ague Venereal Affections
Influenza Bowel Complaints Female Complaints
Costiveness Infamation Worms of all kinds
Dyspepsia Indigestion Lowness of Spirits
Debility Liver Complaints Inward weakness
Dropsy Piles Headaches
**- Sold at the Manufactures of Professor HoI-
LowAY, so Maiden Laue, \. York and IA Strand,
London. and by all respectable Druggists and Deal
ers Of Medicine throu ghout the United States and
the civilized wolrd in boxes at % cents, 62s cents,
and 81 each.
| ,R'There is a considerable saving by taking
| the larger sizes
n b. Dir.caons for the guidance of patients in
| svsSy disorder gre sarad 70 sash boz apr9'sS
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TOWN PROPERTY FOR

v SALE-The subscriber offers for sale his Tav-
ern Stand. on the corner Of Market and Front
streets in the borough of Clcarfcid The house
is large and com nodious and well calculated for
public house For particulars inquire Of W. a.
Wallace Esq, or OF the subscriber living on the
prcmises W. j. HEMPHILL.
March 5tf 1856
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EsEPATRING.-Wat Clocks and Jewery
y repaired by Frederick Smell on the shortest
notice, and all work warranted we'll done.
Leave all articles in care of A. NJ Hills who
has on hand a beautiful assortment of Gold Breast
Pins. Shirt Studs and Cuff Buttons, which he will
sell VERY LOW for the READY.
Clearfield. Sept. p 1856
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MARRIED-0n the 18th inst, by the Rev. S.
NJ. Cooper, Mr.. DAVID W. REAM, to Miss HAIR
RIET CALDWELL, both of this county.
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Es0R SALE-A two-story frame House. with a
Il half acre of land adjoining. situate in Law
renee township. the road from Clcarfeld to
Curwensvile. about miles from Clearfeld. For
terms apply to Zcbad Lawhead. Lawrence town
ship, to the subscriber
L. JACKSON GRAMS
jGnei Ciearicld, Pa.
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NNAGON -MAKING.-THE Undersigned
w woud announce that they manufacture
Wagons of all descriptions, Buggics Sleds, &c,
their shop in New Salem, Brady township, Clear
field county. which they offer for sale at reasona-
bic rates can be purchased elsewhere. They res
pectfully solicit share of patronage
CAMBRIDGE JOHNSTON,
Octl-'56-f WILLIAM LEWIS
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TO EvERy-BoDY-


ID the last three years, have been engaged in a
business known only to myself and comparative
~ few others, whom | have instructed for the sum
of 500 each. which has averaged me at the rate
of $4,000 to $4,000 per annum; and having made
arrangements to go TO Europe next Spring, to en-
gage in the same business, [ am willing to give
full instructions in the art any person in the T.
ntcd States or Canadas who will remit me the sum
of 81 / am induced from the success have been
favored with, and the many thankful acknowledg-
ments have received from those whom have in
structed- and who are making from 50 to SlJ rcr
day at 1T, to give any person an opportunity to
gage in this business which is easy. pleasant and
very profitable, mt a small cost. There is positive
ly no humbug in the matter. References of the
best class can be given regards its character and
| can refer to persons whom have instructed " ho
will testify that they are making from So to Sl5
per day at the same. 1t is business at which Ell
ther ladies or gentlemen engage, and with per-
feet ease make a very handsome income. Several
Iafies in various parts of New York State Pennsyl-
vania, and Maryland. whom have instructed, are
now making from 50 to IS per day at it. 1t is n
general 6tsiHeSs. and but few shilings is requir-
cd to start it. Upon receipt of 81, will immedi-
ately send to the applicant printed circular
tanning full instructions in the art which can be
perfectly understood at once. All letters must be
addressed to Il. T. Parsons, 335 Broadway, n. Y.
September II. lS56-lm
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REAL ESTATE FOR SALE

VALUABLE REAL ESTATE FOR SALE.
v The subscriber offers for sale his valuable
farm situate two miles from CurwensvIile on the
River road leading to Lumber City; said farm con
tanning l05 acres. sixty acres cleared under good
cultivatiou. the balance well timbored; with
good barn new plank dwelling house and good
hearing orchard thereon and is well watered For
further information enquire of the subscriber liv
ing on the premises. SIMON THOMPSON.
February 70, ls56-6ms
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IRON IRON 1.-THE undersigned has just
II received, at the shop of 7. Mills, the corner
of Locust and Third streets. in the Borough of
Clearfeld, "A large assortment of RoHlhsL, Square
and Fiat BAR IRON, of all sizes, which he will
sell at as low prices it can be purchased any
where in this county.
iell- 80 -3m BENJAMIN SPACkMAN.
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A DMINISTRATORS' NOTICE.-Where
n as Letters of Administration on the Estate of
JOHN DRESSLER, late of Union township.
Clearield county, Pa deed, have been granted
to the Undersigned all persons indebted to said
estate are requested to make immediate payment.
and those having claims against the same will
present them, properly authenticated for settle
ment to DAVID DRESSLER.
ELIZABETH DRESSLER,
Oct l, 1S56-5t Adm'rs
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NHTEST BRANCH FIRE INSURANCE COM
Wv PANY. LOCK HAVEN. CLINTON co, PA.
CAPITAL. $500, 900.
Insures Detached Buildings. Stores, Merchandise
and other buildings and their contents.
DIRECTORS:
Hon. John j. Pearce, Hon. G. C. Harvey,
John b. Hall, T. r. Abrams,
Charles A. Mayer, d. X. Jackman,
Charles Crist W. White,
Peter Dckenson, Thomas Kitchen.
HoN. g. c. HARVEY PREsT.
Thos Kitchen. Sec'y. T. T Abrams. Vice Prest
The undersigned having been appointed a.
gent by this company. gives notice that he will
insure Buildings Of every description, Goods, &c,
on the most reasonable terms This company is
in a prosperous condition. and meets all demands
promptly. The capital stock of the company is
600 with privilege of increasing to S3O0OO0
A. NJ. MONTELIUS.
Curwensville, Pa; Aug. 20 1sj6-6mp
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the RAFTsMAnss JOURNAL.

ORAIN! GRAIN!!-Wheat Rye, Oats and
" Corn can at all times be procured at the Pi-
oneer Mills on the Moshannon, IN Morris town
ship, at the lowest selling rates
JulvI6 HENRY GR0E.
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n b. M'ENALLY, ATTORNEY AT LAW
-. has changed his office to Shaw's row. He now
occupies an office with I. J. Mccullough, Esq All
business will receive prompt attention.
Clearfeld July Is. 1896.
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EAMES Il. GRAHAM. Dealer in SAWED
% LUMBER. SQUARED TIMBER, SHINGLES,
BOARDS. &c, is prepared to fill, on the shortest
notice. all orders for articles his line of busi-
ness, on as reasonable terms they can be nro-
cured in the county
Grnhampton. Clearield Co Jan. %. 1856
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NOTICE.-GEEN HOPE & SUSQUEHANNA
~ TURNPIKE.-The Stockholders of the Glen
Hope and Susquehanna Turnpike are notified that
an election viii be held. at the Schooihouse in An
sonville, on Monday the Sd day of November next
for the purpose of electing officers to conduct the
affairs of the said company, for the ensuing year
E. FENT0N, President.
Moore, Secretary. Oct %
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A UDlTOR'S NOTICE.-The undersigned
IN an Auditor appointed by the Orphans Court
of Cleariield county in the matter of the settle
mcnt Of the account of Giles Stephens, administers
tor and Trustee of the estate of VIM. Stevens, late
of Indiana county Pa. deceased and to make dis
tribution of the proceeds of the sale of said dece
dents real estate in Cearfcld county, to and a
mong those entitled thereto, has appointed Friday
the l4th day of November next, at | o'coe6, = NJ.
to attend to the duties of said appointment at the
Office of Larrimer and Test, in the borough of
Clearield. IOct22l / TEST. Auditor
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n AND FOR SALE.-The subscribers offer for
H. sale tract of land in Penn township. Clear
field county, containing l3l acres patented land
about 90 acres cleared the balance covered with
timber of good quality. The improvements are a
good two story frame house, nearly new. log barn
and other out buildings. never failing fountain
of excellent water at the door, large bearing APP
plo orchard. and 12 acres in meadow The above
farm has many advantages, being in the centre of
a thriving neighborhood, about of mile from
Pennsvile and the Glen Hope and Susquehanna
Turnpike bounded by lands of Joseph Davis,
Thomas VAIN Thomas Martin and others. 4 pub
lie road passes by the door, and is about mile
from the Catholic Church. Terms of sale will be
made easy and possession given at any time by ap.
plcation to either of the undersigned.
ANDREW MOORE,
NATHAN MOORE.
Penn tp. mo-. 18th lS56-aug27 -3mpd
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PROFESSIONAL NJ. Hills would in
Il form his friends and patrons that he will
spend the week. commencing Monday 10th Novem-
ber. at ID. Johnsons in Philipsburg to attend to all
calls in the Dental line, and will consequently be
absent from his Office in Clearield. 0ct20
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AYERS CHERRY PECTORAI
FOR THE RAPID CURE OF
COUGHS, COLDS. .HOARsENESS, INFLu-
ENZA, BRONCHITIS, wHOOPING
COUGH, GROUP. ASTHMA. IN
CypIENr CONSIMPTI0N


and for the relief Of consnmptive patients in advanced
stages Of the disease
We need not speak to the public Of its yirtues
Throughout every and almost every hamlet Of tho
American States its wonderful Of pulmonary com
plants have made Il already known Nay. few are the
families civilized country this continent without
personal experience Of it, effects; and fewer yet the
communities any where which have not among them
living trophy Of its victory the sntte snc dan
gerous diseases throat and lungs While II s tho
most powerful anfioie vet known TO man for the form
taile and dangerous Of the pulmonary organs,
is also the pleaantes aud safest remedy that be
pIoved for infants and young persons Parents should
have IL in store against the sdions enemy steals
unon them nnprepared. We have abundant grounds to
believe CHEssr PEcoRAL lives by the con-
sunptions prevents than those Keep il nv
you and your colds while they curabe nor neg
iec them until no human skill master the inexorable
cankcr that fastened the vifals your life away
All knUw the dreadful fatality Of lung disorders and
they know too the virtues of this remedy do
more than to assure them il is still made the best it
be- We spare no cost care, toll 10 produce Il the
most perfect possible and thus afford those who rely
II the best agent which skill furnish for their
PREPARED BY DR.. ]. c. AVER,
Practical and Analytical Chemist, Lowell, Mass.
AND SOLD By
= NJ. Frank. and C. D. Watson Clear6eld;
c. Bremen. Morrisdale; =. w Barrett. Luthcrs
burg; J. b. Segner, CuTvsnsvils, and by dealsFs
sAs0sgA NE sssvt7 ssrs 5sos
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GtLOCkS.-Eight day, thirty hour and alarm
~ Clocks for sale at Mossops Store. in. l3.
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CLEARFIELD LODGE No. 1913 L. O. of o.
~ L. meets every Saturday evening at Il o.
clock at their Hall in Merrell d Carters new bull
ding on Second street. Ifeb29
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Bilious Disorders and Liver Complain

DEPARTMENT or THE INTERIOR, I
WASHINGTON, u. c., Feb. 1856
Sra: have used vvur Pills in my general and hospital
practice since marie theIn and cannot hesitate
say they are the best caartic employ Their resu-
atinC the 1Cr !. quick and decided consequent
y they admirable remedy for arrangements of that
organ n.o-l have seldom found a Of bilious dss
obstinate. that il did readily yield to them
PTaterrislly youGs, ALoNZO BALL, NJ. D. :
JlVrcinu If The R,rtge Rosptl<sk
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UOuN RUSSELL & co.

UOHN RUSSELL & CO.,
sD TANNERS AND CURRIERS',
PeRnrille, Ciearfeid Co.. Pa,
Keep constantly on hand an excellent assortment
of leather which thev offer for sale at the lowest
cash prices Hides taken in exchange.
July Is. 1854.
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Dvscntery, ReInx. and WORMS.

Posi- OFFICE, liARrLAsD LIv- Co. MIcR, Nov l6 1855.
ps AVER: Your Pills the perfection Of medicine
Tkey lsve done my wife good than tell
She had been sick and pinnE away for months Wens
OF La ocoTe at great expense, but got no better She
then commenced taking your Pills, which cured her,
10y eXJeiins Largo quantities Of worms dead from her
bnly. They afterwards cured her and two children
bloody vsentery One of ncighboTs had il had and
wife cHred him with two doses of your Pills, while
others around l,1 from five twenty dollars doctors
bills. and lost much time without being cured entirely
even thea Such medicine yours, which is actually
good and honest, will be prized here.
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AYERS
Cathartic Pills..
FOX THE ttkE Of
Eendache. Sick III Ueadach G. Foul Stomach
(SCGAR cO4TED,)
CLEANSE THE BLOOD AND CURE THE SICK
InvaliGs. Fathers, Mothers, Physicians,
PhiIaDthropists. read their Effects,
and judge OF their Virtues.

DR. C. AVER Sir: have been repeatedly cured o1
the healachc any body have ly dose or two
or Pills. II arise from foul stomach which
they cleanse If they will others they do
me, the fact is worth knowing.
lours with great respect ED: W. PREFIX
(Trrlo of Nf,IrI.
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indigestion and Impnrity of the Blood

F'Um her J. J. jiD,s I1scr Of dre-t C.tsrch. Bsto>s.
DT. AVER: ] have nsei your Pills with extraordinary
in my family aud among those am called to visit
in distress To regulate the organs of digestion and purify
tire blood they the very hest remedy have ever
known, aud confidently recommend them to my
frien..s. Yours, J. '. HINES
WARSAW, wroNIye Co. y. Y Oct, "a, 1855.
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ErysipeIas. ScrCfI:a. Kings Evil, Tette
Tumors. and Salt Rheum.

From Fpf-Gloi,g N,rchaH. Of s. LOaiS, ftb 1. 1856
DE. AVER: Your pills tine paragon Of all this. u
great medicine. They have cured my little daughter
of uruus upon her hands and feet that hal proved
incu,,,5e for wears. Her mother has been long svons-
" afflicted With bo;ces and pimpes her skin and in
hair. After child cured. she also tried your
Pills aud they lmve cured her. ASA AoRGRIDGR-
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Fons Re. Dr. ifdclcs gf the letcdist Fps. Church
PUIA>KI UcUsE. SiyASNAu. GA, Jan. c, 1856
HoNnREp shonld lie unEratcfu Tor the relief
skill has brought If did report my you.
4 cold settled in hay limbs AND brought excruciatng
reiraigc pains which ended in crunic rheumatism.
notwithstanding had the hest Of hysicais. the disease
grew and rEii ty the advice of your excel
lent ia baltimore, pr Mackenzie. tried your Fils-
Their effects slow. but by peIse,eIing in tho
Of them j entirely well.
SENATF CEA2BIR, Baron ROusE. La. Dec, 1858.
DR. AVER: have been entirely cured 10y your Pills u
Pneumatic Gont-H painful disease that had afflicted
Er wears. VINCENT SLlDEIL-
For Dropsy. Plethora, or kindred Com
plants requiring an active pug-, they are an excel
TENT remedy.
Fer Costiveness or Constipation, and as
n Dinner Pill. they agreeable sud efeetEal.
Fits. Suppression, raraly sis, InffaRlma-
ttofl- and eveu Deafness. aud Partial Blind
ness have been cei by the alternative accn Of these
Pills
Most Of the Pills in market contain Mercury. which, al
though valuable TrLieiy in skiltni hands, is dangerous
public pill, from ie dreadful consequences that fire.
9n-ntly follow its incautoHs These riec-
curry or mineral substance whatever.
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,E Pulls PURIFY TIE BLOOD.

These famous Pills are expressly combined TO op-
crate the stomach, the liver, the kidneys the
lungs, the skin. and the bowels, correcting any lie
rangement in their functions. purifying the blood.
the very fountain of life, and thus curing disease
in all ifs fnrms
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1856-01-24
A Smart Horse Thief.

At the encampment Of body of British
troops in the province of Bajebore, in the
East Indies, one of the officers had horse
stolen, but the thief missing the road before
he got out of sight OF The tents, was detected
and brought back.
The gentleman, highly pleased at recover
ing his horse, and much surprised at the dex-
tefity of the fellow who carried him from
the milest Of six or seven files of grooms.
was more inclined to admire his address and
expertness than to punish him.
Next morning his resentment having en-.
tirely subsded, he yielded to his curiosity
He ordered his fellow, therefore, to be
brought before him, and enquired by what
contrivarce he had effected his purpose.
The fellow replied he could not we'll tell
bis honor, but if he pleased he would show
him.
"Well, them" says the officer "since you
are SO bad at description, we will see
how you 90 it."
SNOW, sir, pray take notice. This is
the way | crawled over the grooms. The
next thing was to loose the ropes behind,
which ! did thus. ! then clapped halter
observe, sir, if you please, over his neck,
thus"
aAmirably clever, by Iove" criest he off,
Ger. laughing and rubbing his hands.
"In this Manner" continued the fellow,
II jumped upon his back, and when once
| am mounted, I give any man leave to catch
me who can"
In saying this. he gave the horse kick,
pushed him through the gaping crowd. put.
ting him to full speed. and carried him clear
of.
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1856-01-24

On board the steamer Indian, on one oil
her trips down the Mississippi, were large
number Of good natured passengers. They
were seeking to while away hou1 according
to their several notions of pleasure, and
would have got on very well but for one an
noyance. There happened to be on board
hoosier from the Wabash, who was going
down to Orleans, and he had provided HIM
self with an old fiddle, and, placing himself
where he would attract notice, scraped away.
The fellow couldn't poly any more than a
setting hen, and the horrible noise disturb
ed his fellow passengers. A Frenchman, oil
delicate nerves and a fine musical car, was
especially annoyed. He futtered, fdgeted
and swore at the fiddler. 1t was no CO.
che would music just as long as be pleased"
At last a big Kentuckian sprang from his
seat, saying, reckon "I'll fix him." and
placing himself by the fiddler he commenc-
ed braying with all his might. The effect
of this move was beyond all description
Old Kentuck brayed SO loud that he drown.
ed the screenings ofthe fiddle, and amid the
shouts of the passengers the discomftted
hoosier retreated below, leaving the victo-
ry in the unequaled contest with the Ken
tuckian and his singular improptu imitation
Of Bahamas friend. The delight of the
Frenchman knew no bounds, and quiet was
restored for the day.
During the night the Kentuckian left the
boat. The next morning after breakfast the
passengers were startled by the discordan,
sound Of their old tormentor Hoosier hac
discovered that the coast was clear, and was
bound to revenge himself on the passengers
Loud and worse than ever screamed the fid
die. The Frenchman--just seated to read
his paper--on the first sound rose and look.
ed anxiously around, shrugged his should.
ers and shouted, "Vare is he--?--Vare is
he! Queek! queck! Man Dieu! Ware ia
Monsieur Kentuck de man vat play on de
jackass!'