Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-01-05
THE JOURNAL
CLARIFIED, Pa, JAN. 5, 1859.

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CLEARFIELD, Pa, JAN. 5, 1859.
PoLrTENEss.-Politenes is certainly one of
the virtues that is calculated to make neigh
bors social. and to hold each other in high es-
timation While, on the other hand, impo-
liteness will most assuredly, create GOODNESS
and dislike for each other. One OF the most
impolite practices indulged in by many young
persons, is the habit of talking in church; of
which fact, we have recently been reminded,
by hearing several persons talk in loud voice
during prayers and singing, in one of our
churches. Persons had much better stay away
from the house of God, than to engage in con-
vcrsation that is calculated to annoy, and give
rise to unpleasant feelings in others. 1t is
certainly not genteel. Always s:judge tree
by its fruits"
New YEAR.--The first of January passed
of without bringing forth any extraordinary
events. Some of the b'hoys were ale-ing a
little and tried TO enjoy themselves, under the
circumstances, as to them seemed best; while
others went sleighing, or enjoyed a socabe
chat with their neighbors. In the evening,
however, the Juvenile portion of our popula-
tion turned out en- massc in sleds and sleighs /;
and minglng their cheerful voices and merry
laugh with the jinglng of the bells. made our
streets resound with music that made the
hearts of many of the older ones feel glad.
ATTEMPT AT HIGHWAY RoBBERY.-A few
.days since, Mr.. Peter M'Alcar attacked
ly black fellow, on the road leading from the
Steam Mills to Upton, about miles from
Glen Hope. The fellow presented a pistol
and demanded that Mr.. NJ. should give up his
money. The latter answered him as though
he did not understand what was said, until he
WAS able to get hold of few stones, when he
fortunately succeeded in beating him off and
making his own escape Mr.. M'Alear had be-
tween one and two hundred dollars about him
at the time he attacked.
a SMASH UP.-While on his way to New
Washington, on Thursday the Both ult., I'll. b
Swoope, Esq, of this place. had the misfor-
tune, when within few miles of his destina-
tion, to upset his sleigh. The horse getting
loose, made off on a double quick step with
the s.wechicklc,'' and sscatterlofisticatcd' it
'.purmiscusly" along the road. The wreck
was so complete, that friend who saw it could
only give 4 description by saying, ssIt was a
little too coarse for kindling, and a little too
fine for fire-wood.
Arm BRoKE.-We have been informed, by
q friend, that Mr.. Henry Straw, of Ferguson
township, had his arm broken whilst engaged
in telling timber, the 2Sth December. The
tree ho had cut, in falling struck another that
was dead and caused it TO break off and fall
towards him. Mr.. S. seeing the dead tree
coming, tried to make his escape by running,
and in doing so, hc threw up his arm, which
the dead tree struck and broke, narrowly cs-
Gaping with his life.
FINGERS CUT oFF.-A little son of Mr.. Jacot
-Guclich, of Lawrence township: met with i
sad accident on Tuesday the 29th ult. An
older boy had left Il small axe stand on tho
porch, which the little fellow picked up and
started to the wood pile TO cut wood. On hi:
way he slipped and fell, and in falling the axe
struck his left hand and cut three Of his fin
gers entirely off.
IxJuRED.-On the 31st December, Mr.. David
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Gus injury whilst engaged in hauling saw-log:
to his mill. He was dragging the logs with
grabs. and one becoming Embossed flew round
struck him on the kBae, and hurt him so Sc
screly that, in all probability, he will be disa
Dlcd from working the balance of the winter
HAIR BRUsuEs.-To wash hair brushes, new
or use soap. Take piece of soda, dissolve
it in warm water, stand the brush in it, taking
care that the water covers only the bristles
1t will almost instantly become white ant
clean. Place it in the air TO dry, with tn
bristles downward, and it will be as firm as
new brush. -
TEMpER1NCE MEETING.-The Westinghouse
Temperance Society will hold their quarterl
meeting on Monday evening, January 18th, a
carly candle lighting, in the Court House
Several addresses will be delivered. Th
public are kindly invited to attend.
G PHILLIP GUELICH, Prest.
AccrDEsr.-On the 25th December, ma
at work on Coulter's log job, near Spruc
Island, on CIcarficld Greek, had his chcet
bone fractured, and received some other init
s1es. by a descending limb which was knocke
off another tree by the one he was telling.
NorIcz TO TEAcHERs.-A meeting of tn
1Jnion District Teachers Association will
held at Curwensville on Saturday the oth
Ian. Teachers and the friends of educatic
are invited to attend. By order OF the EX.Con
j. G. HALL, Sec.