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RAHAM TON AHEAD

W NOtc IS the Time for Bargains ~
Nor as tie Time for Bargains -!
The undersigned has just received from the East
and opened at his store in Grahamton, Ciearield
county, an extensive and well selected stock OF
SPRING AND SUMNER GOODS.
embracing every variety of Dry Goods, Hardware,
QueeDsware, Groceries, etc. etc.
These goods have been selected with an especial
view to supply the wants of this community. and
will be sold on the most reasonable terms They
will POSITIVELY be sold as cheap as the cheap
est in the country. for CASH.
Particular attention has been paid to the selee-
ton of LADIES' DRESS GOODS. among which
are Plain and Fancy Silks. Plain Bareges ChaIles
Barege Delaine, Robes, Embroidered collars and
sleeves, Kid Gloves; Shawls. great variety Man
hllas: Trimmings; Silk and Linen Frnges; Bon
nets of the latest styles Bonnet Ribbons and trim
mings. dc. Also. Parasols Hosiery. Gloves Mits.
Bisop and India Mulls, Jackonets. Domestic and
French Ginghams, Lawns. Calicoes Barred and
Check Muslin, Diapers, Crash, Napkins, Ladies'
Caters childrens shoes.8c., and there is no doubt
that all can be well suited
ALSO, French cloths and cassimeres America n
cloths and cassimeres Marseilles vestings Boots
Shoes, Hats, Caps. and general assortment of
mems and boys Summer wear.
He has also stock of READY-MADE CLOTH
ING, which he will sell low.
The undersi gned is determined to sell his goods
at the lowest prices for CASH. This is not mere
pretence and vain boast--he trtH do it,
JAMES u. GRAHAM
Grahamton, Nav 96. 1853
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GREAT is5,oIII DISCOVERY OF TIE AGE.

w IMPORTANT TO TOBACCO CHEWEfs
DT. GHstaU Ltanard-s Taste Restorative Troei.s
tie Great Substitute for ToGacco-It is q well
known and incontrovertable fact that the use OF
Tobacco Is the promoting cause of MANY of II g
most severe MENTAL AND PHYSICAL disorders
TO which the race of man is beet, as curefui an
alass anu long and painful experience have clear
~ proven that IL contains certain narcotic and poi
souous properties most dangerous in their efro,ts
which by entering into the blood derauge the
functions and operations of the Heart causing ma
ny to suppose that organ to be seriously diseased
IOBACCO affects also she cutire nervous system
manifesting itself-as all who have ever used tho
noxlous weed VIII bear testimony--in Lassitule
Nervous Irritability. Water Brash Dyspepsia and
many other disorders of similar character The
Taste Restorative Troches'' are designed TO conn
teraet these banefal influences and have proYsi
completely successful in multitude of csses and
wherever used Being harmless in themselves
they exert beneficial effect upon the entire sys-
TEN, restoring the Taste which has become vita
ted or destroyed by great indulgence complete
" removing the irritation and aecor, panyins tiak
ling sensation of the Throat-which are aiva..
consequent upon abstaining from the use Of To-
bacco and by giving healthy tone to the Stem
ach. iuyigorate the whole system.
PERSONS who are irretrieyabIy undermining
their constitutions and shortening their Ii,ss
should use these Troches immed ia tely and throw
of the injurious and unpleasant habit Of Tobssss
Chewing
These Troches or Lozenges are pu: up In a cor
yenleni and portable form al the low price Of :.
cents per Box 4 liberal discount TO the Trade
all orders should be addressed
JAMES Z. BOWERS Druggist
Corner I'd and Race gtreets PhiIadelshi.
April II. IS5S-ly
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GTeat dD7ertc9n CIT Book House
No. 293 Br0Gdlray. Neu York
where the gifts consisting of JelcelJy DC o,nd
Uary'ns il uatHe from IS cents 10 Ttco Hundred
dollars, are always on exhibition. in ample Show
Cases Our New Descriptive Catalogue contain
Ing a large variety of Books in every department
OF Science and Literature, (ail of which are sold
at Irregular publisher prices.l and explaining OUR
NEW AND ORIGINAL SYSTEM of allowing eve
~ purchaser hrs choice of gifts and setting
forth unequalled inducements to Agents. will be
sent, post paid TO any individual on application.
Address. A. RANNEY, Agent
July Z, lS5S-6m- No. 293 Broadway y Y
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II AGER! LAGER LAGER, LAGER
A LAGER PEER SAIOAN


Eating HOHset Eatiug House and B1kerv,
i:ating House, Eating HouSet , and BakerV
Eating Ho0set Eating House and Baker,
The undersigned takes this method of informing
the citizens of Clearield and the public in gener-
al that he has opened EATING HOUSE and
BAkERY in the room on Market street known as
the sod Jcac Store where he will keep on and
a general assortment of Confcctionaries such as
Candies of all kinds, Nuts in great variety Figs
kaIsens, Frabes. &c, &c Tie will also keep le
aud Lager Beer at all times, which he does not
hesitate to say is superior article, and from the
best breweries in the west. ALSO. n large assort-
ment of Tobacco and Cigars always on hand
As he Is q Baker by trade. he will aiways keep
a supply of FRESH BREAD and CAKES as Welt
as PIES of every description that the season will
afford He will also bake to order. on short no.
tiee, anything Of the kind that may be wanted
bs the citizens of Ciearfeld
The public are respectfully inv ted to call and
see his stock. which he thinks cannot fail TO meet
the wants and wishes of persons who desire any
of the articles in his line of business lie soficits
and hopes to receive, liberal share of patronage
as 1t VIII be his constant aim TO accommodate and
please all who may favor him with their custom.
Can and judge for yourselves. Remember the
place, the ''0LD JEW STORE on Market street
Clearfeld Iap2Sl WENDLIN ENTRIES
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packages of Gold containipp s5oo ..ob
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~ packages of Gold, containing loo each
~ ~ II Lever Hunting cased Watches, 100 each.
20 Sis oi9 a.ches, IS each
loo Gold Watches, 80 sach
700 Ladies Gold Watches a eaob
Z00 Silver Hunting Cased Watches 80 each
800 Silver Watches SIN 70 9S eaoL
ioOo gold guard, vest fob chains, 10 to 80 each,
eoid Lockets bracelets Brooches Ear Drons
Breast Pins, Cuff Pins, Sleeve Buttons Rines Sbir,
studs, W Match Keys, Gold and Silver Thimbies, and
variety OF other articles, worth from SO cents TO
Immediately on the recent of the subser;n,;or
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our our subscription book opposite number and the
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nan or express. post paid.
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Nsr Npe4Vlmen V, copies sent free. Agents wanted.
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HALLOA.-NEW WAGON MANUFACToRY.
IL The undersigned would respectfully an
nounee to his friends and the public generally
that he has opened out new Wagon Making Es-
tablishment in ''New Salem City" Brady town
ship, where he will at all times be prepared to
manufacture, on the shortest notice, all kinds of
Wagons, Carts, Wheelbarrows &c. The best ma
terial that can be procured will be used, and his
work will be made in the most substantial and du-
rable manner, such as will bear the test of strict
examination. By close observance of his bust
ness engagements, and by disposing of his work
on the most reasona bic terms, which he will do
for either cash or approved country produce, he
hopes to merit and receive liberal share of pub
lie custom BENZ. RISUEL.
New Salem City JAN 16, 1856
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A yISE'S CHEAP WATCH AND JEwEIky
IA STORE, No. - North SECOND Street fo,.s-
site TIE Hount Vernon HoRse) philadelphia
Gold Lever Watches. full jewelled, lS K cases
Gold Speetacles, Silver do; Silver Table Spoons
Silver Desert do; Silver Tea do; Gold Pens and
Gold Cases; Gold Pens and Silver do: together
with variety of fine Gold Jewelry, 6old Curb
Guard and Fop Chains All goods warranted u.
be as represented. Watches and Jswslry, repsir
ed in the best manner
Also Masonic Marks. Pins, &C., made to order
n BAH orders sent by mail or otberwix.
will be punctualiy attended to-
His motto is: Small Profits and Qui.k sals,..
Philadelphia, April g, 1855.
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RIBLES.-The Bible Society of Clearfeld CO.,
l. hereby gives notice that their books name
ly, Bibles and Testaments, deposited in the of
fee of James Wrgley, Register and Recorder at
Clearfeld. The books are of various sizes and "a
dapted to supply either private individuals Sun
day Schools at very cheap rates. Very substan-
tial bibles can be had as low as % cents apiece,
and testaments as low Ct cents apiece.
The people of the county generally are also in
vited to leave with Mr. Wrigley any donation they
may be pleased to make in aid of the funds of the
Society. Signed by order of the Executive Com
mittee. ALEX. MCLEOD. President
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CLEARFIELD HOUSE. CORNER OF

4 fNLEARFIELD HO L. Sc CORNER OF
" FIRST AND MARKET STREETS. CLEAR
FLED, PA.-The undersigned would respectfully
inform his friends and the travelling public in
general that he has taken the above house. for
meriy known as the HemphiU HOfeL.l and that
the house has been recently reftted, improved
and newly furnished; that extensive stabling
has just been completed; and that he is pre-
pared to accommodate all who may give him
He is amply provided with everything to render
his house desirable stopping place, and will
endeavor TO entertain his guests in manner that
cannot fail to give the fullest satisfaction. The
house Is situated in pleasant and quiet part of
the town. and no expense attention viii be spa
red to make 1t of the best houses in the county
4 liberal patronage is respectfully solicited His
bar viii be supplied with assortment of choice
liquors june2- 59l IL HAYS MORROW
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8 UsQ QUEHAN NNA House

& Q U e IL An MA nOU SE i,
- CarcsnsU2Ie, CYearfeid Comfy, Pesi7l'a
The subscriber, formerly of the Exchange Hotel,
Philipsburg, having taken the aoove house situate
In the east end of the Borough of Curwensvilie.
peetfuliy announce to the travelling public that
he is fully prepared to accommodate strangers
and all others who may favor him with call
The house is new, well furnished, large and COM
modious and travellers will find every convenience
necessary to their comfort. Ample stabling is at
tached to the premises DAVID JOHNSTON
Curwensville, February IL. 1858.
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hENTAL CARD.-A. NJ. SMITH, offers his pro
II fessonal services to the Ladies and Gentlemen
of Clearfed and vicinity. All operations upon the
teeth executed with neatness and despatch. Being
familiar with all the late improvements he is nre
pared to make artificial teeth in the best manner
Office in Shaws New Row. ClearfieId Sen. Is
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CABINET-wARE.-GULIcH & BENSER

4 T-WARE.-GUL ULICH & BENNER.
~ would inform the citizens of town and snr-
rounding country, that they continue TO manufac-
ture to order, and keep constantly on hand. every
variety of CABLNET-WARE,c consisting of
DINING Breakfast. and Centre Tables; Sewing,
Writing. and Wash Stands, Mahogony and Com
m on Bedsteads; Mahogony and Cane -bottomed
Chairs. Mahogony and Common Bureaus sofas
Lounges, &c They will also repair furniture and
chairs, IN good style, cheap for cash. House Pain
ting done on short notice. and easy terms Shop
and Nare-rooms on Market street, (same as for
1nerly occupied by John Guelich) nearly opposite
the ''Old jew Store" where they are at ali times
ready to accommodate those who may favor them
with their custom As the times rather pres
sing they have determined to dispose of articles
In their business. at the very lowest cash rates
Step in and examine their ware, and Judge for
yourselves JOHN GUELICH,
september /, 1888. DANIEL BENNER.
N b. Collins made to order on short notice and
funerals attended with neat hearse and annro
pirate accompanyments, when desired. G-& b.
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E'LEMING HOTEL. tFoRMERLY KNOWN

NLEMING HOTEL, fF0RMERLY KNOWN
II AS THE GOOD INTENT )CURWENSV LILLE.
Clearfeld County, Pa-The subscriber begs leave
to inform his old customers and the public gene
rally that he has recently taken the above we'll
known stand. and that he has entirely rcfttcd and
refurnished it in a style adapted to the age. and
the wants of the entire travelling community.
HIS TABLE will always be provided with every
luxury the markets and surrounding country will
afford HIS BAR will be supplied with the choi-
eest wines and liquors. HIS STABLES, which
are the best and most eommodi,us on the road
within day travel, will always be in charge of
careful and attentive hostleEs In short. every
department of his establishment will be supplied
with all the comforts and conyeniences the weary
traveller could desire WM A MASON
CurwensyiIle. June 2 1858
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DOoT SHOE MAKING. undersigned bav.
ID ing entered into partnership in the above bu-
siness, at the end of the bridge, IL miles a.
bove Clearfeld borough, are prepared to do all
kinds OF work in their line the shortest notice
ana most reasonable terms JOHN 5. H0YT,
A. G. H0YT.
n b. All kinds of country produce and hides
taken in exchange for work. June 23 1858.
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THE RAFTsNlANss JOURNAL,
TERMS OF THE JOURNAL.

The RAFTsNAS's JOURNAL is published on Wed
nesday at 81 so per annum in advance If not
paid at the beginning of the year, $500 will be
charged.
ADVERTISEMENTS viii be inserted at 81 90 per
square of IL lines for three less insertions For
every additional insertion % cents will be charg
ed A deduction Will be made TO yearly adyer-
tisers.
No subscription taken for shorter time than
six months, and no paper will be discontinued un-
I all arrearages are paid, except at the option of
the publisher. s. B. ROW.
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AMks b. GRAHAM, Dealer in Sawed Lumber,
- Squared Timber, Shingles, Boards. &c. Gra,
hamton, Clear6eld county, Pa, is prepared to fill.
on the shortest notice, all orders for articles in his
iine OF business on as reasonable terms as they
oe procured IN the county Jan23-' 56-tf
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MANSION HOUSE, Clear1fela, Pa-The
Nl undersigned respectfully announces TO the
public that he has leased the above Hotel in Clear
field borough, and that he is prepared to accom-
modate all who may favor him with their custom
His house Is commodious and convenient, and his
table shall be supplied in the best manner posi-
ble- No effort will be spared to render gene raj
satisfaction BY strict attention to business. and
TO the wants and comfort of his guests he expects
to secure a liberal share of patronage.
febll'T DAN NJ WEAVER
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TAUTION.-All persons are hereby cautioned
~ against purchasing meddling with the fol-
lowing property, to wit: One yoke of black Oxen,
both with white faces; ] two-horse wagon red
and white spotted Molly Cow ] red Cow, | two
year old Heifer, head of Hogs, now in posses
sion of Abraham Shallenberger, of Union town
ship, as the same belongs to me, and is subject to
my order alone. d. E. BRUBAKER
December Ath. IS5s-dee29 .3m.
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Mt. VERNON HOUSE, LUMBER CITY.
WI CLEARFIELD COUNTY, Pa.-The under
signed notifies the public that he has opened out
the above named house, and that be is well pre-
pared to accommodate all who may favor him
with a call. The house is three stories high. is
commodious and well furnished, and no pains viii
be spared to render satisfaction to guests. His
Bar is always supplied with choice liquors of all
kinds. There is plenty of stabling connected with
the house. He solicits share of public patron
age L. W. TEN EYCk.
Lumber City. April 81. ISIS -sm.nd
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W. M WOODS, tenders his professional seryi-
- ees to the citizens of Clearfeld and vicinity
Residence on Second street, opposite the office of
H. j. Grams, Esq. Office, the same that was recent
ly occupied by Hon. Barrett where he can
be found unless absent on professional business
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pOBINs' LITERARY DEPoT.-Tbou

POBINS' LITERARY DEPOT.-Thomas
- Robins having removed his Book and
Drug Store to the Store Room formerly occupied
by Richard Shaw Son, one door West of the
Mansion House,, whore he is prepared to accom-
modate his former customers and the public gem
orally, with everything in his line Having late
~ added general assortment of Groceries to his
foTm9r stock, he is now prepared to accommod
all who may favor him with call, with
BOOKS OF ALL KINDS AND STYLES
Stationary,
FANCY ARTICLES AND C0NFECTIoNARIES
Tobacco and Cigars,
DRUGS, MEDICINES, DYE-STUFFS, PAINTS
Chenfcats, dc, &c, dc
Among his stock will be found Histories Biogra-
phies, Sketches, School Books Poetcal, Scientic
Mechanical, Medical and Law works: the latest
publications always on hand or procured to order
all the Magazines furnished monthly, at publish
ers prices; fancy and common letter paper plain
and ruled cap paper; perforated paper; note pa
great variety of Steel Pens; comm on and fancy
Pen,hoders, pencils, &c &c &c, which he will sell
at the most reasonable prices
III: stock of Drugs Medicines, Dye-stufs. Paints,
CTS, &C, rs large and we'll selected among which are
Caiomei, Blue Mass, Quinine Morphia. Red Pre-
clP,tnte n hhubarb root and pnlverized Rochelle
anu p!,e Epson salts Cream of Tartar Sulphur, Sen.
cid, Sulphate of Zinc; Liouorice CoInmbo and
Gentan root; Logwood Oil Vitriol RJne Vi,r;o, nI
Coperas Alum, Red Lead Pruss;.n RI,a Cta., Go,
@ urseh ana ieuoW, fermillion, Terra de Sienna,
He has also fine lot of Ladies', O. o,5 pzo.a.
Pins, Ear Drops, Finger Rings, &c Also. Wsteb
Guards and Keys, Penknives, Hair oils Hair
Reading, Fine and Pocket combs, Tooth-picks Ra,
Tors and Strops, Sadlers Silk, Pearl powder, Fan
~ Soaps and Perfumery great variety.
Also, Prunes, Figs, Raisins. Almonds Peanuts
md Filberts; Candies general assortment; Gin
anon, Cloves. Pepper, and other spices; Backing
Ind Spool Cotton; the most popular Patent Med
cines of the day; all of which will be sold at the
Iery cheapest rates.
Call and examine the stock and Judge for your
elves. lSept23l THOMAS ROBINS.
and Brown sugar to be had at
= = november 20 WM- F, IRWINS'
A Lat of good Grind.tones with fixtures. for .aIs
og JOHN PATTON, Curwensyille
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A MBROTYPES.-P. C. PURVIANCE, Professor
"A of Photographic Chemistry. Gallery at his
residence on Second Street, one door South of
Merrell 6 Cartcr's Tin-ware establishments Clear
field, Pa. 70 Days of operation: Friday and
Saturday OF each week junelS'56
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BENIN. PATTON.
ROBERT L. STEWART

The books in the County Commission
ers' office show the payment of $3.50 OF
this money by Abraham Witmer as per
audit on 9th January, 1916.
For the balance of the money, suit was
brought by Roland Curtin, for use, in the
Court of Common Pleas of Dauphin coun-
tv to No. l59, April term, 1884, Judgment
was rendered in the case against the Exec
utor of Wilmer for S1270 26. That case
was taken up to the Supreme Court OF
Pennsylvania by the Executor of Wilmer
On the question of the construction of the
bond of Wilmer, the Supreme Court affir-
med the judgment of the Court below, ard
Winners Executor was compelled to pay
the money.
These are the facts, as fully proven ty
the original papers now in this place and
which, it is presumed, definitely settles
the question of removal
CLEARFIELD.
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COUNTY DIRECTORY.

COUNTY DIRECTORY.
Pres tJudge-Hon. james Burnside, Bellefonte Pa
As Aste.Judges-HOn- VIM. L. Moore, Clearield.
Hon. Benin. Bonsall, Luthersburg
Sheriff Fredk q. Miller, Clearfeld
Prothonotary, George Walters,
Reg. Rec. James Wrgley,
Treasurer. John Mcpherson,
Co. Surveyor, John L.. Cuttle
Commiss n RS John Irwin Sr Clear6eld
George Earhard, NewMIlport
William MeCracken, Lumber City
Auditors Peter Hoover, Curwensville
Aaron c. Tate Clearfield
Isaac W. Graham,
Coroner. George Richards, Clearfeld
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VoUR TEETH DIR. A. NJ. HILLS, desires to
Il announce to his friends and patrons, that he
is now devotng all of his time to operations Dem
ustry. Those desiring hisservices will find him at
his office, adjoining his residence, at nearly all
times and always on Fridays and Saturdays un-
less notified otherwise in the town papers the week
before. All work warranted to be satisfactorv
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/ osEPH PETERS, Justice of the Peace Cur
- wensviie, Clearfeld county, Pa, one door east
oil Monteilus & Ten Eyck Store.-All business
entrusted to him will be promptly attended to. and
all instruments of writing done on short notice.
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two pieces of ground for the public las will
appear marked on 4 general plan of said
town. And the said Abraham Whitmer
further agrees and engages to give his
bond, or other security as may be required
to such person as may be authorized to
receive the same for the payment of three
thousand dollars on the first dav of Nav.
which will be in the year of Our Lord, one
thousand eight hundred and twelve; one
half thereofto be applied for the use of an
Academy or Public School in said town,
and one half for the purpose of erecting
public buildings in said town
Now the condition of the foregoing OBJ
llgatlon IS such, that if the before bounden
Abraham Whitmer, his heirs. executors,
administrators or assigns shall, from time
to time, and at all times, do keep and
perform the aforesaid undertakings and
agreements on his part, then in such case
the above obligation to be void and of none
effect, otherwise to be and remain in full
force and virtue
ABRAHAM WHITMER. SEAL.
Signed, sealed, and delivered in pre-
sence of