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Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1858-10-21

likely mosquitoes now and then dis
turbed his repose-for l know they arc
apt to be amazing thick in the woods
during the dog days, and especially just
after shower. Let man seek refuge
even in the mountains, and ither the
mosquitoes of care or those that jab theil
bills into his cheek are sure to molcst
him.
Our solitary individual had a wish,
but what it was, the Lord only knew
1t is hard to conf lecture, my bretheren.
what man like him could wish for, un
less it was that as long as he lived he
might escape sickness and sore toes, and
die at last as easily as rolling off log in
to bed of ho oneysuckles. But, friends,
there never was human breast construc-
ted that didn't serve as hive for busy
swarm of wishes; so, I suppose, our
venerable recluse had his toy wishes as
we'll as other folks.
"At length this aged man did die. y
suspect he did-and the fact of his
demise goes to show that you cannot
forever escape the presence of death
You may flee from the mountains, and
hide among the rocks; but the grim
messenger will smell you out at last.
From the arrows of Cupid that so ''tickle
while they would" you may possibly
find shelter; but when the fatal spear
Of the old fish crman is once aimed at
you. you are gone suckers! she left the
word-the Lord knows why" and so
do you. 1t was because his lease had
run out.
''Hes buried in gloomy den, and
he shall rise--the Lord knows when.
The grave, my friends, is a gloomy den
whether dug upon the lone mountain s
side. or among the sweet odor breath
ing flowers that bloom in the valley.
Since the old man led holy life, and
Nept himself ''unspottcd from the world
his chance of early rising is equally as
good as the very best of his bettcrs
but when that viii take place, the Lord |
only knows, sure enough. Nevcrthe-
less, brethern, concerning this matter,
as interesting US all, let US bid weary
Hope cease, to lean upon her rusty old |
anchor, and trustingly recline in the lap
Of Omniscicnce. So mote it be.
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1858-10-21
rEou,e and wife on saturday.

Happy is the man who has little
home and little angle in it, of Sat
urday night. A house no matter how
little, provided it will hold two or So
no mafter how furnished, provided there
is hope in it; let the wind blow-close
the curtains!
What if they are calico or plain, with
out border or tassle, or any such thing?
Let tle rain come down-heap up the
fire. 10 matter if you have not can
die to bless yourself with, for what a
beautiful light glowing Goals make, red
dcning clouding, shedding sunset radi-
ance. through the little room-just C.
noush to talk by: not loud, as in the hur-
rying world but softly. slowly, whisper
ingly, with pauses between them, for the
storm without, and the thoughts within
to fill up.
Then wheel the sofa round before the
fire; no matter if the sofa is settee, un
cushioned at that; if SO may be it is just
long enough for two, or say twoand-a
half in it.
How sweetly the music Of silver bells,
from time to time, falls on the listening
car then. How mournfully swell the
chimes of ''days that are no more" I'm
der such circumstances, and such time
one can get at least sixty-nine and halt
statute miles nearer kingdom come,
shan any other point in this world laid
down in ''Malt Brun -
May be you smile at this picture; but
there is Il secret between US, viz: it is
at is IL copy of picture rudely drawn
but as true as the Pentateuch of an O.
riginal every human heart.
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1858-10-21

Bg- An editor in New Hampshire offers
to bet his head against a sixpcnce upon
some political question. A brother ed
itor accepts the bet, says he thinks it an
even one, and asks who shall hold the
sta kes
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1858-10-21

W-An old lady down East, having
kept hired man on liver nearly a month
said to him, one day: "Why John, don't
think you like liver" ''Oh, yes said
John, 81 like it very we'll for fifty or
sixty meals; but 1 don't like it as a stea-
dy dictl''
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1858-10-21

ra- When Jeremy Taylor was intro
duced to the Archbishop of Canterbury
he was told by the prelute that his ex-
treme youth was a bar TO his present en-
ployment. "Ify yoar grace. replied Tay
lor, "will excuse this fault, I promise if
I live, to mend it"
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1858-10-21

Ba~" Well, Mr.. Robinson, and how
does your son get on with his violin ?"
"astonishingly; there were fourteen of
us playing together last night and he
took the lead" "Capital-admirable =,
Yes, and he kept it so we'll, sir that none
of us could catch him ~
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1858-10-21

nA"How dreadful that cigar smells!'
exclaimed one companion to another !;
''why, its an awful smelling thing!" "Oh,
no! it's not the cigar that smells,' was
the reply. What is it, then "Why it's
your nose smells, of coure; that's what
noses were made for"
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1858-10-21

na- I say ne:ghbor Hodge, what are you
fencing that pasture for forty acres of
it would starve cow" Fright, repli-
ed Hodge; "I'm fencing it keep the cows
ont -
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1858-10-21

g0- A pettifogger in one of our
Southern towns got into quarrel, and
was chastised by lawyer named Boyle
in other words, he got into hot water
and was BOyled.
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1858-10-21

a@- Marriagcable girls would do we'll
to remember: that, although half loaf
is better than no bread, half man is
much worse than none
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1858-10-21

re- During recent slander case there
was Il large number of ladies present,
who caused gentle murmuring all the
while The usher called out repeatedly,
Silence" when the judge mildly said
Mr. Usher, don't you know better than
to call silence when ladies are in court !
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1858-10-21

n@- "Husband, L don't know where
that boy got his bad temper; L am sure
not from me- NO my dear, for 1
don't find that you have lost any
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1858-10-21

neg Lever, in one of his stories, tells
of dashing individual who boiled his
hams in sherry wine; whereat an honest.
Hibernian exclaimed: 81 wish [ was
pig them times mYselfr'
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1858-10-21

nsa- john wanted to know why a
mouse was like bundle of hay, and
was satisfied when he was told that it
was because cat II eat It.
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1858-10-21

ng. People are all the summer learn
ing to leave door open, and the whole
winter learning to close it.
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1858-10-21

BE4y~ Why is philanthropist like an
old horse Because he always stops at
the sound Of woe.
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1858-10-21

BE- At hotel, young and fully
moustachcd dandy, from a certain city,
was seated at the tea table, at rather a
late hour, when the bar keeper came in
and took seat opposite. The dandy
dropped his knife and fork, tipped back
his chair, gazed at the bar keeper, and
exclaimed:
"Fellah, do servants sup with gentle
men in this house p
mo, sir" was the reply.
s-Are you not the bar keeper?
Eyes, sir"
s"Well, bar keeper is a help as much
as the scrub girl
"True," replied the man of the tod
dy stick, but did not enter the hall
until | looked in and saw that there
was no gentleman at the table
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1858-10-21

be- The fellow who attempted to
:scloak his SINS" found that he could mt
begin to get garment large enough.
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1858-10-21

bS~ Sowyer, the celebrated cook, who
died recently in England, has had his
epitaph written by some cockney:-
Pence to his hashes"
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1858-10-21


very popular in school; and the chill
''Little Patchey," as he had always beer
called.
When Mrs. Maynard heard the story
of Little Patchey, she felt that she was
well repaid for all she had suffered in
childhood.
Father Moody and the Turkey.
The drawer is indebted to Pittsbure
correspondent for the following capital
anecdote of Father Moody, who was
born at Newbury 1875, graduated at
Hartford College in 1893, settled at
York, Maine, in 100, and died at sew
enty-two years of age, in 174S:
"Come, Charles, my son, said Dea-
con Allsworth, take one of those tur-
keys and carry it to Minister Moody for
thanksgiving"
mo, father, don't do that again, l
tell you!'
What do hear now, Charles? These
five and twenty years 1 have sent the
minister a turkey. and Joe had carried
them, and Tom and Jerry and you,
without ever refusing before. What s
the matter now?'
"Why, father, he never thanks me for
bringing it TO him. Besides, he took
me to task, a while ago, because start
cd out of meeting too soon."
"Well, son, you know it is the Gus
tom for the ministers to go out before
any of the congregation starts; this Is
done a mark OF respect.
Respect or not, he's nothing but a
man; and as for creeping for him, L
won do it."
"Well, let it all pass, and carry him
the turkey, my boy, and ii he don t
thank you for it, l will"
Charles shouidered the fowl, and in
a short time was at the minister's house.
The minister was surrounded 10y num-
Der Of his friends, who had come to
spend Thanksgiving with him. The
lad entered without knocking, and
and bringing the tui key from his shoul-
der heavily upon the table, said !
"Mr Moody, thoe is "a turkey for
you. If You want it, you may have
it, if you don't, I'll carry it back a
gain.
Il shall be very glad of it" said the
''but l think you might learn
a little manners, Charles. Can't you do
an errand better p
"How would you have me to do it?'
asked Charles.
''Sit down on my chair, said the
clergyman, 'sand L will show you how.
Charles took the chair, while the di-
vine took the turkey and left the room.
He soon returned, took off his hat,
made very low bow, and said
''Mr. Moody, here is turkey which
my father sends to you and wishes you
to accept as a present"
Charles rose from his seat, took the
fowl, and said to the minister
alt is 4 very fine one, and L feel very
grateful to your father for it. In this
and many other instances he has contri-
buted to my happiness. 1t you just car
ry it into the kitchen, and return again,
l will send for Mrs. Moody to give you
half dollar.
The good old clergyman walked out
of the room; his friends laughed at the
joke, and made up purse for the lad,
who ever afterwards received a reward
for his services. Ha1per's Magazine.
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1858-10-21

ESy~ He only can appropriately deck
the female cheek, who paints the lily
and the rose less lcautifi,l,
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1858-10-21

ne 4 father called his son into n
crowded stagc-"B Ben jam-in
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1858-10-21

na- 1t is in vain to stick your finger
in water, and after pulling it out look
for the hole.
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1858-10-21

S4g Why il hen setting on fence
like cent? Because she has head en-
one side, and a tail on the other,
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1858-10-21

BSS- The best bite we ever had when
we went fishing: was the bite we took
along.
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1858-10-21

e@- ''Gone ducking," is the term
used for young fellcr in Arkansas, who
goes to set up with young woman.
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1858-10-21

Bay Murderers do not often wear
roses in their button-holes. Villains
seldom train vines over cottage doors.
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1858-10-21

GLOW do my customers like the
milk | sell them, "Oh, they all think 1t
Of the first water.
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1858-10-21

rn- Perpetual motion is woman S
tongue when she is talking about her
baby
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1858-10-21
EATON, PREBLE COUNTY, O OCT, 81, 1853.

ton. The boys often made sport of his
patched knees and elbows, and he would
run sobbing home to his mother. But
when the Calico Cloak reached the
scholars, the little boy (for he was ma
turally noble hearted childO became
very popular in school; and the chill
dren from that time were very kind to
"Little Patchey," as he had always been
called.
When Mrs, Maynard heard the story
of Little Patchey,' she felt that she was
well repaid for all she had suffered in
childhood.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-11-17
ID RO FE ) OR DU VA l. l. 5,
II ASTEIESS GAINANIC PILLS


Prepared Originally By Prof. D~raH. formeriy Of
tie College of iSnrse2nS, Paris, is now offered to
the public for the of all those diseases in which
alternatives and resovents arg indicated. These
pills rendered void of taste-by which means
the most delicate stomach can take them we'll
the smallest child.
From three to five boxes will cure the worst
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From two to four boxes will euro tho worst case
of Salt Rheum.
From two TO 5 boxes viii cure the Ring Worm.
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One box will cure Humors in the Eyes
Prom to three boxe. will cure the most in
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From one to two boxes will Oure the seveTest
case of scabby head in children.
From three TO six boxes will cure the common
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From two to four boxes will cure the Dropsy,
From to three boxes will cure .Juandice.
From two to six pills will cure the Sick Head
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One box will cure the Fever and Ague
For all diseases arising from impure state OF
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&c Pals are the best pills ever known in the annals
of medicine. 25 cents per Boz Any agcnt-or
receipt of 81 will send four boxes to any part OF
the United States, free of postage.
J. d. STONERoAD, Proprietor,
aug25S5S-Y Lcwistown, Pa
For sale by Moore x Etzweiier, Clearfeld, Pa.
and by country merchants generally.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-11-17

LNARM LANDS FOR SALE 25 miles from Phil
IL adelphia by Railroad in the State of New
Jersey. Soil among the best for Agricultural pur-
poses, being good loan soil. with clay bottom
The land is large tract divided into small farms.
and hundreds from all parts of the country are
now settling and building. The crops can be seen
growing. Terms from SIS to $50 per acre. paya-
bic within four years by irstalmcnts. To visit the
place-Leave Vine st. Wharf al Philadelphia, at
7t A. NJ. by Railroad for Hammonton, address
X. j. Byrnes, by letter. See fAll advertisement in
another column. Sept. S, 1888.
FARM LANDS FOR SALE 25 miles from Phil
adclphia by Railroad in the State of New Jersey
Soil among the best for Agricultural purposes, be-
ing good loan soil, with clay bottom. The
land is large tract. ided into small farms and
hundreds from all parts of the country are now
settling and building. The crops can be seen grow
ing Terms from Sl5 TO $50 per acre. payable with
in four years by iDstalments. To visit the place
Leave Vine St Wharf at Philadelphia at 4. A NJ.
by Railroad for Hammonton, address X. J.
Byrnes, by letter. See full advertisement in an
other column Sept. 5. lS5S-3n.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-11-17
GALvANIC OIL. f,

II Professor III. Du Val, after twenty five
years labor in experimenting upon the whole cat
alogue of medicines has discovered ELECIRI
CITY in positive form, and that agent Is put
forth to the world in his GALVANIC OIL, and
is now the only medical preparation that will pos
itiyely cure all Sore and Pdimfnl Diseases This
Oil is rendered electrically positive, and acts on
the system by imparting to it electricity in the
Galvanie form. 1t is expressly recommended for
all sore and painful diseases. as the following
Neuralgia in all its FORMS gives relief in n few
minutes. PAIN an the Back, Breast or Side. Rhen-
matism and all painful diseases Of The Stomach
and Bopels. In short it will relieve pain wherev
er located All that is asked, is try the Galvanic
Oil for the of any disease of the above class
J. ID. ST0NER0AD,
Lewistown. Pa, Proprietor, to whom all orders
must be addressed.
Weaver. Bowman Perks, j. b. Graham, Z. Will
liams, C. Kratzer, Irwin Son, A. b Shaw, James
Forrest, A. Montgomery, Wright Hagerty, and
by country merchants generally
Lewistown, August 25. 1SJS-y.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-11-17
FARM FOR sALE.-Tl

valuable farm, of the undersigned, former
ly the property of John Antes. dec d. containing
Seventy five acres, Fifty of which cleared, is
offered for sale upon reasonable terms. This farm
is beautifully situated. two and a half miles from
Clearield boro' and fourth Of n mile from the
Pike leading from Clearficld to Curwcnsville. 1t
has upon it good house, a large spring house
with fresh water constantly flowing through it. 1t
also, has erected thereon, good log stable. out
try residence. There is upon said farm, bank
containing the best quality of bitumnous coal.
Also orchard of choice fruit, consisting of ap-
Piles, peaches pears, plums, &c, and other requi-
sites for good home, too numerous to mention.
Now is your chance to purchase home. for you
and your children. that in your declining years,
you may sit down by your own peaceful fre-side,
and enjoy all the comforts of old age.
Oct. 6. 1853 WM. NJ. MCCULLOUGH, Sr.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-11-17

ENIIE HAMM0NT0N FARMER, a newspaper
IL devoted to Literature and Agriculture also
setting forth full accounts of the settlement of
at only 25 cts per annum Inciose postage stamps
for the amount Address to Editor of the Farmer,
Hammonton, Atlantic county, New Jersey. Those
wishing cheap land, Of the best quality. in one of
the healthicst and most delightful climates in
the Union, see advertisement of Hammonton
Lands. Sept S. 1858.
The HAMMOSToS FARMER, newspaper devoted
to Literature and Agriculture, also setting forth
full accounts of the settlement of Hammonton, !,
in New Jersey, be subscribed for at only -
cents per annum. 1nclose postage stamps for the
amount. Address to Editor of the Farmer, Ham
Gai1n eng a y bs nv
of the healthiest and IN ost delightful climates in
the Union, advertisement of Hammonton
Lands. Sept. S. 1858. .-3m
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-11-17
IRON EPOT, KEPT BY

= W IL IA L LII u I-1bJ f-h,
ON SECOND STREET, CLEARFIELD. PA,
Is the place where all the following articles can
be had at reduced prices: Bar Iron Of all sizes by
the small! or by the quantity; Cast Steel, of vari-
sizes and best quality; a large assortment of
Stoves, among which will be found the NEW
WORLD COOK, OAK PREMIUM. GREAT
REPUBLIC, BUCKS PiTTENT, and tks
of Nino plates and Parlor Stoves. and Air Tights
of vario4s patterns: ALSO, PloHs of the best
and latest patterns. ALSO, of their own man
ufacturnc a large assortment of Tin-ware, Stove
pipe, Shcet-iron pans of all sizes, and all articles
of the kind in their line kept always on hand.
House Spouting done to order, and Tin Roofing
done with dispatch. ALSO, a large assortment
of all kinds of house keeping utensils constantly
on hand. COUNTR Y MERCHANTS are in
vited call, they can be accom- m odated at
very low figures, with anything in our line All
orders will be thankfully received and promptly
attended to- o. Z MERREL1.,
L. r. CARTER
n. D. They will also receive every variety Of
articles on commission. at low rates Nj. j C.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-11-17
CLEARrIELD BOOT AND SHOE

~ MANUFACToRY-Awo WORD TO ALL.-The
subscriber takes this method of informing the
citizens of Clearfeld and vicinity that he has
LOCATED kimSskf on MAIN STREET OPP
posiee The jail, and is now prepared to wait upon
and render general satisfaction to all who may ia
vor him with their patronage. He feels confident
to tho public of this section such Inducements as
he offers. All articles purchased at this establish
ment will be warranted and if proven not to be
as represented, will be made good without extra
charge His work cannot be surpassed. as he is
determined to use only the very best materials in
their manufacture. The "worid and the rest of
mankind are requested to call and satisfy them
selves of the fact that his articles of the best
and most durable materials.
GEORGE SHULTZ.
ClearfeId March IL 1855
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TILE JOURNAL.
CLEARFIELD, PA, NOV. II, 1858.
THANKSGIVING DAY.

We, the undersigned, feel it to be our duty
TO commend general and fitting observance
Of the day set apart by the Chief Magistrate
of our Commonwealth day of public
thanksgiving. We plead the cause ofa benef-
cent Providence and entreat the churches and
the citizens generally to acknowledge the
goodness of God, and show their respect to
the recommendation of their Chief Magistrate,
by closing their stores, and shops and Offices.
and uniting in the public worship offered to
the God of all our merccs.
THos. BARNHART,
JIM. GALLOWAY.
Clearheld, y ov. 10. ALEx'R MCLEOD,
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-11-17

The Bellefontaine. Ohio, Republican tells
that man named Sparks, who was sent to
Jail for sheep stealing, escaped during the
summer, but managed TO live but few miles
of without being detected. He lived with
Mr.. Clrak, and few days since stole from Mr.
C.'s lot Al sheep. drove them few miles and
got the privilege of turning them into Mr..
Bevards pasture for the night. In the night
he stole 20 of Mr. Bevard's sheep, put them
in with the Al, and in the morning sold the
whole flock to Mr.. Beyard.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-11-17
A II. SCHRYvER has resumed the practice
IA. of medicine, and will attend promptly to all
calls in his profession, by day or night ken-
dence opposite the Methodist church in the Bor-
ough of Ciearfeld. May 18th 1858
a&zz|z1l2glaag u
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