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Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1867-11-14
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A good joke came off quite recently
at a court house. A person, living a
short distance out of the village, is in
the habit of frequently coming to town
and drinking to inebriation. At such
seasons he is apt TO call on his honor
Judge M. Recently he made one
Of bis visits, became decidedly tipsy,
called upon Judge NJ, and desired
the Judge to write him pledge, assert
ing his intention 10 cease drinking.
His honor wrote the pledge, as desired,
and the tipsy individual affixed his
name thereto. He then desired to
have the pledge that he might take it
home and exhibit it to his wife. His
Honor thought be was himself the
proper custodian of the important doc
ument, but yielded TO the solicitations
of the man, at the same time assuring
him that if he broke the contract and
appeared before him in a state Of in
toxication he would have him locked
up. A week elapsed, and the Judge
was confronted by the same man, as
tipsy as aforetimes. "How is this Z"
said his Honor; "did i not tell you
| would have you locked up if you did
not keep your agreementp
Judge Nj" said the tipsy fell
low, "you think am a fool l know
what | am about. I'll show you il !
am fool !" and he drew forth his
wallet from his pocket, took out his
pledge, unfolded its worn creases, and
holdingitup triumphantly, exclaimed )
"Will you show me the United States
internal revenue stamp on that agree
ment p The Judge caved.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1867-11-14
Attention, Soldiers.
EQUALIZATION OF BOUNTY.

A LII SOLDIERS or Isel-'62-'63 ar'
n entitled TO an INCREASED BOUNTY
The undersigned is prepared TO collect all such
Dounties A. well as the Increased pay 70 Soldiers
widows. All inquiries and communications an
swercd promptly. Discharges receipted for. Post
ssps.tf JOSIAH EVANS.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1867-11-14
TFrOm the BrOohvillo Republican, Oct. ~. 1884

TFrom the Brookville Republican. Oct. ~, 1884 ]
Coon SAVING We are informed that on Fri
day last Mr.. HSrdesty sawed 10000 feet Of iuu-
Der In eight hours, with the assistance Of four
hands beside himself--fve being the number re-
quircd. The saving was done on one Of Duvall't .
Portable Saw Mills, which Mr.. II. has erected
iu Polk township for our enterprising friend, Mr..
A S. Rhines. We don't think any mill in q
county eau beat this. Our lumber men should
call and see the mill IN operstion.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1867-11-14
u - iPRUNER & BURLEY.


800 sAspr RIpoE, Pa, July. ~, 1858.
]. II. Duvall--sir Our engine and mill works
nicely gives 20 d satisfaction. Wehave sawed
from 1000 TO 10000 feet OF lumber per day.
Yours, truly,
DILL & McCAULEY.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1867-11-14
THE LADY'S FRIEND.
WASHINGTON AT MT. VERNON" +"

TNHE LADY's FRIEND announces for 1858.
II the following novelets THE DEBARkY
tOR1lNb, by Amanda NJ. Douglas, author OF
I'm Irust, "stephen Dane, &ei DEAD
H1hN RNAA-f " biteepcth AienoDN1r hutuol VI
"How Woman Had Her Way, dc.; FLEEING
FROM FATE, by Louise Chandler Moulton,
author Of Juno Clifford" "Thif, That and the
Other" &c.
II viii give splendid double page finely col
ored fashion Plate-engraVed on steel-in every
number
II win give beautifully executed fancy steel
engraving in every number.
II will give a large assortment Of wood cuts,
Illustrating the FASHIONS, Fancy Work, &C., IN
every number.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1867-11-14
LIVERY STABLE.

THE undersigned begs leave 70 inform the pub
Il lic that he is now fully prepared 10 sseSsssiss
date All In the way Of furnishing Horscs, Buggies,
Saddles and Harness, on the shortest notice and
on Reasonable terms Residence on Locust street,
between Third and Fourth.
GRO. W. GEARuART.
1sarhold, April II, 1857.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1867-11-14

For Descriptive Circulars Price List, ,&c., address
J. II. DuVALIis Portable Engine Works,
Nos. 35 to 55 Market Street,
sens. 65,cowiyl GAINESVILLE, Ohio.
PIG. MILLER. Agent. Clarified, Pa.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1867-11-14

LAKE Cry, Pa, Oct. II, 1868.
7, " Dpvall-Sr Our mill and engine works
hnely, aud gives good fatisfaeuon VT saved
/ 0. 900 feet Of lumber in eight hours. Please
hurry up my second mill and engine; time is
money now. Yours, truly,
A. S. RHlNES,
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1867-11-14
BLACKSMITHING.
NEW ARRANGEMENT.

UNlIE subscribers, in view Of coming events,
Il design adopting new system Of doing bust
ness on and after the let Of May next. From that
date we will adopt the CASH SYSTEM, and all
work must therefore be paid for before leaving
the shop-mhking this difference, however, in favor
Of our customers that our prices will be TWENTY
PER CENT. LESS than is now charged for work
Gfs- Those knowing themselves indebted, and
whose book accounts have not been settled, are
expected to come forward aud make settlement
before the time above indicated. We hope these
hints win not be forgotten
GEO. c. PAssM0RE a son.
Clearfeld March 2I, lS67-n
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1867-11-14

The fellow who tried to get con
cert with the band of his hat, is the
ams genius who, few weeks since,
R,ayed upon the affections Of an IN.
knOvp lady,
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1867-11-14
The Public Debt.
WAsHINarnN Nnvnm

WASHINGTON, November 8.
The following is a statement of the
public debt of the United States on
the LIST of November, 1867:
DEBT BEARING COIN INTEREST.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1867-01-26
"A Rnmanna.

CHAPTER I-She stood beside the altar,
with a wreath of orange buds upon her head
upon her back, the richest kind Of buds
Her lover stood beside her, with white kids
and diekey clean; the last was twenty-one
years old the first was seventeen.
The parsons job was over, every one had
kissed the bride, and wished the young pair
happiness. and laughed, and danced and cried
The festive scene was ended, the last words
had been said, the happy maid had simmer
ed down, the last gay guest had hed.
CHAPTER U.-She stood beside the wash
tub, with her red hands in the suds, while at
herslip-shOd feet there lay a pile Of dirty buds
Her husband stood beside her, the CROSS
est man alive; the last was twenty-nine
years old, the first was twenty-five.
The heavy wash was over, and the clothes
hung up to dry, and Tom had stuck his I'm
ger "a the dirty baby's eye.
Tom had been spanked, and supper made
on d crust of bread and the happy wife and
husband went grumbling of to bed.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1867-01-26

Mysterious Slticide-A negro passing nearz
the track of the Louisville and Nashville
Railroad about 8 o'clock yesterday morning,
discovered a man lying dead, with a pistol
by his side, on the left Of the track near the
Edgefeli end Of the railroad bridge. He
:sas exceedingly well dressed 10 a new suit,
aud was apparently about 30 years Of age.
The case was reported, and COroner's IN
quest was held over the remains about noon
On examining the body, it was found that
the pistol had been placed in the mouth Of
the deceased, and then fred, the ball rang
ing upwards into the brain, but leaving no
visible confusion as the top Of the skull, and
probably causing immediate DEATH On
searching his pockets. about dozen car
tridges we're found, fitting the small pistol
with which the deed was committed No
papers, letters, or other marks Of identified
ton were discovered on the dead mans per
son and, indeed, nothing Of value, ex-
cepting one of the five cent nickel pieces
No one seemed able to recognize the snicide
He was Of fair complexion and light hair;
and, judging from bis attire, had been accus-
toned to the use of money, or had occupied
q position which did not require manual Ia
Dor. The verdict Of the jury was in ac-
cOrdance with the facts above receited.-
NashUiLie Press and Times l5tb
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1867-01-26
Rnnnimnnfa

Put the strongest-minded woman in mil.
liners shop and it will Instantly turn her
head
When you put on your stockings, why are
you sure to make a mistake Because you
must put your foot in it.
lt was said Of rich miser that he died
of great want-the want Of more money
eSHOw q man may be known from fatigued
dog One wears q shirt the other pants
Physicians advise as to drink less at our
meals. Better adFice-driDk less between
meals.
What riches are those that certainly take
to themselves wings and fly away3 Ost-
riches
Seven per cent. is not enough for people
who take an interest in the affairs of their
neighbors.
There is a story of celebrated French
preacher, who, on delivering sermon on
the duty of wives, said, l see opposite me
In this congregation woman who has been
guilty Of the sin of disobedience to her hus-
band; and, In order to point her out to uni
versal condemnation, / will fling my brew
airy at her head" He lifted his book and
every female head was instantly ducked.
a young preacher who had just started
in his travels as an itinerant, was one even
ing holding forth on the deluge and after
describing the manner in which Noah built
the Ark, and filed it with animals Of every
kind by pairs, closed in a solemn tone, thus
" Y on must know, my dear hearers, that il
was an arduous task for Noah and his sons
to get o pair Of whales into the Ark r
What is that which is above all human
imperfections, and yet shelters the weakest
and wisest, as wen as the wickedest Of all
mankind A hat
Why is pair of skates like an apple
They have oecasioned the fall of man.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1867-01-26
Rise and Progress of the Electric
TELEGRAPH.

The present Geographic system is the
result OF long scientific research and expert
ment, much Of it looking to very different
ends than those now in operation The
word telegraph comes from two Greek words,
tele far, and graphic to write, and
means an apparatus by which intelligence is
communicated to a distance. Under this
adjudication comes the signals of ships at
sea, the torches used By the ancients to con-
vey information to long distances in times of
war, the fires kindled on the mountain tops
10 give alarm to far off parties, together with
everything Of the same class. The electric
telegraph is the mode of transmitting intelli-
gence to distant points by using the electric
principle
In 1929 it was first discovered that an cleo
trio shock could be transmitted long dis
tances through conducting media, with great
rapidity. But something more resembling
the present process was found out by Gers
ted of Copenhagen, in 1919, who demon
strated that the electric current, as it passes
through q wire, causes a magnetic needle
near by to place itself at right angles to the
current, and that the direction of the move
ment may be changed by changing the con-
nection of the wires with the two poles Of
the battery. Afterwards other discoveries
were added by one investigator and another
until the electric telegraph was invented
grew into practical Importance, and became
part OF the business of the country
Prof :. r. B. Morse long before achiev-
ing success, had conceived Ethe idea which
has immOrtalized his name After long and
patient investigation, he received a pate Mt
for his invention in 1910 Without means,
he applied to Congress for an appropriation
to test his plan, but was met with ridicule
and derision by many of the first minds Of
she country. When a bill was introduced
30 appropriate $50 900 to make a trial of
the invention, talented Congressman offered
an amendment to allow the same sum to test
the merits of mesmerism.
Finally, as the session approached its
close, Prof Morse, attended by "a lady friend,
remained in the capitol to watch the last
chances of the appropriation AS the hours
slowly wore on toward, midnight, Prof
Morse, disguised and detected, retired from
the contest; but the lady heroically vOlun-
teered to remain until the last hour. Long
before morning she had the pleasure of awalL-
ing him from his slumbers to inform him of
his success, whereupon he promised that
she should send the first message over the
wires. True to his pledge, he notified her
of the completion of the line, aud she chose
as the words of her telegram-the first sent
over the first line constructed in the world
What hath God wrought The telegraph
was first brought into practical use on May
9th, 1874, between Baltimore and Wash
ington, and tho first business message. sent
over the line was the announcement of the
nomination of James K ROlk for the Presi
deney. That small line has spread since all
over the country and has increased 20 20O-
600 miles in length
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1867-01-26
Gazing In


Several weeks ago we published n para
graph relative to the encr5achipg of the
Mississippi River upon the town Of Helena,
Ark, stating that great loss of property
hal been sustained and that apprehensions
were felt for the safety Of the entire site Of
the seemingly Inflated place From the fol-
lowing item, which we clip from the Helena
Clarion of the 10th inst, it will be seen
that another break in the bank of the river
ut that point has recently occurred
ARotker HeaCy CqUe-The Mississippi
river has made another sudden and destruc-
tive inrOad upon the foundations Of the city
1T about 2 clock last Sunday morning, the
bank opposite the Exchange Hotel com
menced aiding in, and in a short time "A very
large semi-circular section Of the bank went
~, extending back across Main street en-
dangering the Hotel building and the ad-
joining residences. This Is the largest aud
most ruinOus caving which has occurred,
ana Is truly a great calamity to our citizens
whose property is thus swallowed up by the
Father Of Waters The Exchange Hotel.
property Of III. O. Rightor, ESQ, had lust
been handsomely Fefitted at great expense.
The loss Falls peculiarly severe upon this
gentleman, as also the owners Of houses In
the vicinity of the cave who are necessitated
70 tear down and re build father back. This
continuous caving is fast bringing the main
portion Of our town upon the very verge of
the bank, and great apprehensions are felt
that many Of our largest business houses
will have to be vacated at an early day.
Could property holders be Unidentified for
their losses, we believe it would be better for
she growth and prosperity of the place to
retire to the hills where we have a sure
foundation on gToud well adapted for build
ing up the most beautiful city in the West
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1867-01-26
JIG 20 80 BRoTHER.

How uttIe do know o. what lies beneath
The cold exterior: An oesaa may be surgiug there
hurricane compressed and held in sbains
world Of love- that, uneEpressed
Doth almost tear the heart asundsri
Then judge not thou thy brother
Though he may steTu and cold te thee,
For E maybe that some disappointment dark
Hath turned the 81 his life
Back 70 himself again. and made
The path he daily tFeads though
It desert, where silently and ali siono
lie bears the heavy that his palsied tongue
Gould never breathe No words. though mighty
Can express the deepest anguish for
When the heart itself doth speak,
Silence alone cau reign.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1867-01-26

Axes, Hammers, Hatchets, Files, Rasps,
Chisels and Gauges,
House, Ship Carpenter, and Railroad
AIDES and Axes,
Augurs, Saws, and Drawingkniyes,
Iron and Steel Squares,
Trace, Wagon, and Coil Chains,
Dog, Halter, and Jack Chains,
Planters, Garden, Cane, and Grub Hoes,
Butt Strap, Window Blind, and other
Hinges,
Frying Pans, Corn, Coffee, and Paint
Mills,
Patent Balances and SteeIyards,
RazOrs and Razor Strops, Curry Combs,
Flour and Meal Selves, Wire and Wire
Cloth,
Cotton and Wool Cards, Shovels and
Spades.
Manila, Hemp, and Cotton Rope,
Hand, Bench, and
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1867-01-26

s, a farmer saw an advertised recipe to pre-
vent wells and cisterns from freezing He
sent his money, and received this for an an
swer: " Take in your well or cistern on cold
nights, and keep it by the fire."
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1867-01-26

It is stated that mandatory for making
printers type of vulcanized India rubber has
been established at Dalston, England. This
new species of type it is said, is made very
quickly, and at one-third the cost of ordinary
metallic type whilst it is claimed that the
India rubber type are as durable and Of as
good quality as those now in use.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1867-01-26

The following is an account of a vivid
death-bed scene that lately took place. A
dying husband said to his wife Wife, /
am to live but few short hours at most, I
shall soon be in heaven" The Rffectionate
wife replied: YOu-you'll never be any
nearer than you are now to heaven, you ola
brute You'd look well stuck up in heaven
think see you there now" "DOlphus,
DolPhus," hOarsely grOwled the old man,
bring me my cane, and let me larFup the
old trOllOp once more before l die"
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1867-01-26

More than one-half of the population of
New York city are foreign born. The "a
ito is fifty-one Foreign to forty-one per cent.
of natives.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1867-01-26

Hard on the Squire.-Jo. Socialism, Pc
nObscot Indian, was sued for q sum of FIVE
dollars by white man, before Squire John
son. On the day of the trial, 10. made his
appearance and rendered the requisite
amount for debt and costs, and demanded a
receipt in full
Why, 10, tits unnecessary, said the Squire.
o yes me want 'um receipt, sartin.'
tell you 10, receipt viii do you no good
Sartin, Squire Johnson, want I'm
What do you want it for, JOY
Oh spose me die and 20 to Hesveu-then
spOse they say, Well, 10 Socialism, you owe
any man nowT Then me say No Very
well-did you payum Ben johnson ? Oh
yes, me payum Well, then, suppose you
show um receipt Then me have to 90 way
off down, and run all over hi, to huntum
M Squire Johnson
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1867-01-26

A lady was told the other day, by trav-
cling gentleman, that every lady who had
a small mouth was provided with husband
by the Government &" It'll it pothible p said
the lady, making her mouth as little as she
could. The gentleman added, "That if she
had large mouth, she was provided with
two husbands" My gracious!' exclaimed
the lady, at the same time throwing her
mouth open to its full extent. The gentle
man became alarmed, made his escape and
has not been heare of since.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1867-01-26

Major Clarence Prentice, son of Geo. D.
Prentice, Of the Louisville Journal, was
married in ST. Mary's parish, Louisiana, last
week. to Miss Julia McWilliams
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1867-01-26

Haze You Eeer Read the Bible En-
tirely Through "a plan to read the bible
through every year. During January read
Genesis and Exodus February, read to 10th
Deuteronomy; March, to 18th of LIST sam
uel; April, to 18th of ID Kings; May to 5th
Nehemiah; June, to Tooth Psalm July, to
5Oth Isaiah August, to Goth Esekiel, Sep
TENDER, to the end OfOld Testament About
eiSty-fve or seventy-ive pages for every
month or about two pages for every week
day, and four pages for every Sunday.
The author of the above simple plan has
rigidly adheared to it as a daily devotional
exercise for twenty-four years; and feeling
that this is the Bread Of life he is afraid
now to discontinue it Reader paste this
on the inner cover of your Bible and try it. -
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1867-01-26

No mans name is more intimately connect
ed with the history Of Matera Meiea United States
favOrably known pioneer discovery
than that OF Dr. JOHN BULL Of Louisville His
able preparation of SASAPARTLLA long stood at the
head Of the various compounds Of that valuable drug
His COMPOUND or WILD CHERRY has become household
word throughout the West and ~outh.
His WORN LOZEsGEs in less than year after their in
tFodue5an attained reputation wide spread
nent Of North America But the browning life
remains to be attained in his discovery rather
hlnaticn for he does not be the
Ron, which is the basis Of the BITTERS the
public. That honor belongs to the native "
TRIAL AMERICA. to whom its virtues
more than two hundred years Armed with Indian
without fear the most VenOOus serpeRts It is
them that long there is breath in CDRR
Is potent TO matter what the disease may While
DR. BULL is not prepared to endorse
tension he is nevertheless satisfied thorough
ton Of the evidence relating to its virtues that remedy
70 changes Of weather and climate the
enee, it STANDS WITHOUT A RIVAL, Justly de-
ica and the West Indies.
IN DYSPEPSIA and its attendant train Of symptoms it
acts more like charm than medicine. There
the of Materia Medica that moment besr
comparison with it is this disease.
account Of this wonderful plant the
iith edition Of the u s DispensatOry pages
series of experiments in which BULL been for
engaged has been brought ermna-
ton and he IS enabled to offer the public
Or EDON with other approved tOne the whole preserved
IN the best quality OF COPPER Bourbon Whisky
which he is confident has NO EQUAL IN THE WORID
He might furnish volume Of certificates,
have long since learned estimate their
value The safest plan is for
virtue Of medicine.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1867-01-26
No. Sl2 Front Street,
Memphis, Tenn.
Corner Monroe,

We have been engaged IN the Hardware business in Mem
phis for twenty years. and have the pleasure Of
forming many Old and the public generally shat
receiving very extensive stock ef Hardware.
stock such kept before the aud enabled te oer
inducements Country Merchants, Planters
who be wanting anything in line Our stock
siEts in part Of the following;
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1867-01-26

Too ShOrk-A writer who has been 60
both places, says life is too short and IN
certain to drink poor whiskey or to make
love to ugly women.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1867-01-26
BL.aCKS.METHS, 1.ECES,
Circular and Other Saws,

Screw Wrenches and Tackle Blocks,
Pumps and Fixtures, Grind Stones and
Gearings,
Pad, Door, and other Locks,
Hollow Ware, Castings,
Stock and Wash Kettles,
Blacksmiths' Anvils, Vices Bellows, ETC.,
Stocks and Dies Railroad Mauls,
Picks and BarrOws Iron, Cast Blister and
German Steel,
Tin Plate and Metals,
French Window Glass,
Guns, Percussion Caps, and Shot,
Fishing Hooks and Lines,
Plows and Cotton Scrapers,
CultiyatOrs and Harrows,
Corn Shelters and Feed Cutters,
Betting and Packing,
Reaper's, Powers, and Saw Mills,
And every other article to be found in Hardware or
ricuitural Establishment.
Agents for MaIvin's--SOrmerIysts &zEar-
vfn's--Safes
Agents also HOwes Counter aud Platform seapales
Jan T-3m
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1867-01-26

Advice is like snow, the softer it falls the
longerit dwells upon, and deeper it sinks
into the mind
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1867-01-26

Noble minds conceal their sorrow, for
their magnanimity is too great to permit
others to become the sharers Of them.