Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1859-05-11
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the crossing at the corners and other
nlaces along our Streets we find is ouil,I
general, and we cannot help adding, verxl
Just. A three hours moderate rain will
at any time make them almost irl2assiBle
especially to the feminine portion Of on,
citizens A few dollars mot more than
the cost of an oyster supper,) would place
flag stones upon all the principalcross
that would ensure the comfort of ljassen-
gers, and enhance the appearance of the
town. Will not our C ouncil see to it?
THE Manufacturing the ten days
prior to yesterday, we had season of
most delightful spring weather imagina.
Vie, dhd every body was in estacies in con-
sequence. Yesterday however, was a
marked contrast and to day is much Ii Ike
its predecessor-chiIlv, rainy, dismal an d
gloomy Yet this will be of vast import
ance to vegetation, as the Earth had be-
gun to need moisture, and the tempera-
turei still favorable to its rapid growth.
DoN't FORGET when you come to Court
that it will bc very convenient season to
pay US visit and little money on sub
scriptions. We are averse to dunpinr
but have dessted so long, and want the
''neediul" so much, that we are compel-
ed to offer this slight hint, trusting it will
be sufficient to procure relief for our press
ling necessities. Remember, little from
each makes muckle to us.
FIRE IN THE WooDs.-For several DAYS
past, fire has been raging on the moua~
tain in the direction of the "Green
Woods and considerable apprehcnsons
existed of danger to the timber in that
region. Fortunately however, about the
time it had reached the timber, the late
rains commenced, and we presume they
etiectually arrested the devouring element
for the present.
The MITE SOCIETY," helt,.;ts last meeting
last evening, 1T the residence of Col. J. L.
Cutie, and was largely attended, the
evening passed delightfully."- to all present.
The next meeting will be at the residence
of d. w. Moore Esq. on next Tuesday
evening. a general attendance isinvited.
LOOK Before YoU LsAr," is wise old
proyerb, and in its day was very applica=
bic to the affairs of life, but to be adapted
to the present age, it should be rendered, .
look, before you buy-your boots and
shoes, at the elegant assortment offered to /,
the public by Isaac Johnston.
Look OUT for the Circus .-This wonder
ful and astonishing institution is coming
round to delight our citizens generally
and young America in particular 1t
will be here on Friday the Goth inst, wind
and waves permitting, ready to receive all /
the spare quarters that may be floating
around on that day.
Tue GAS CoNPASF-By reference to
our advertising columns, will be found
call fora meeting of the Commissioners,
appointed by the Legislature, at the Court
house on Saturday next, TO open the books
and do all other things within therprov-
ince that may be deemed expedient 10
further the design of illuminating our
dwellings and streets with gas. 1T is of !,
great Importance and every body interest
ed should give it their attention.
DrssoLUTIoN.-The late firm of Merrill
&Carter, has been recently dissolved and
the business will be carried on at the old
stand by Mr.. o. B. Merrill whoflas taken
the entire establishment.
REwARD.-The Sheriff offers twenty dol
lars reward for the apprehension ofowen
Mcdovern who broke Jail few days ago 1
Won'ts some body bring Owen back?
WANTED.-Mr. John Guelich Of this
place wants a Journeyman Cabinet-ma-
ker, one who is thorough Workman
See advertisement.
GRoc ERIEs.-The attention of the citi-
eens OF Curwensville is called 10 Stephen
dratfs new advertisement.
sar Who ever seen tomorrow 9"-(Ty-
rOne Star.)
is it generally supposed that it was 4