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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1867-04-27
Miss Leslie on Slang.

"There is no W.T." says the author OF
flhis Behaviour Book, "!A lady TO speak
| of taking 'saoose,' instead Of nap-in
calling psntaloonS pants, or gentlemen
.pents'-in saying OF a man whose dress
Ils getting o,d, that he looks 'scedy and
IN slludlng to an amusing anecdo'e' or a
diverlirg incident, 10 say IhatI is 'rch.'
All slang words are delestable from the
Lips Of ladies. We are always sorry 10
hear young lady use surh word as
'polking.' when she tells Of having been
engaged in a certain dance too ia'hlona'
ble. not long since; buI, happily, BOW II
lis fast gong out, and almost banlshed I'd
from the best society. 70 her honor, be
it RENE embrreG, Queen Victoria has pro-
hib,ed the polka being danced in her
Epreseace. How can gsn'eel girl bring
herself to say, Las, nighr | was PoIkng
with Mr.. Bell or Mr.. Cope came and
Nasked me to polk "ith him Its coarse
and lH..OnMding name is worthy OF the
dance. We have liuIe tolerance for young
ladies', who. having in resiiIy neIiher vii
nor humor. SET up for both, and, having
nothing Of HE right stock to go upon, sub
siira,e cosrseaess and imper,nense (no'
to say impudence,) and NY 10 excite
| laughter and attract The attention Of gen.
ilemen bv taking slang. Where do they
ee, il? How do they pirk ii up ? From
low newspapers or vulgar books /? Sare'
ly not from low companions =! We have
heard one Of these ladies, when her col.
lar CHANGED 10 be pinned swEy, cay that
ii was put on drunk-slso that her bonne'
was drunk, meaning crooked On her head.
When disconcered. she was 'fooreJ.
When submitting 10 a thing unwlillngy,
she was brought to The seralCh.' Some
umes she did things '0n the sly
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1867-04-27
An Item which Every Man Should
Read

We have pr, b,bly all Of ns net With
instances in which word heedlessly spo-
ken against The reputation Of female has
been magni6ed by malicious minds until
The cloud has been dark enough 10 over.
shadow her whole existence. TO those
who are accustomed, not necessarily from
b ID motives, but IRON ,houghtessness----
TO speak lightly of ladies', we recommend
tlese "hinis" IS worthy Of considers.
ton:
Never use lady's name in an improp'
er place, al an improper Time, or In m'x'
ed company. Never make assertions n
bout her that you think untrue. or aild.)
sions that yCu feel she herself would
blush to hear. When you NEE, with
men who DO moi scIuPle 10 make use OF
womsn's name in a reckless aud unprin.
cipled manner. shun them, for they srs
the very worst members Of The communi.
ly-me lost 10 every sense Of honor. ev-
cry feeling of humanity. Many good.
and worthy woman's character has bern
forever ruined and heart broken by lie
manufactured by some villain, and repeat
ed where i,.shoud not have been. and in
The presence of those whose little judg-
menl could not Gelsr them from circula-
ting the foul and Dragging report. A SLAM
der is soon propagated, and the smallest
thing derogs,ory 10 womdn's character
will fly on the wings Of the wind. and
magnify as i, circulales until lis monsirous
weight crushes the poor unconscious VIE
tim. Respect the name Of woman, ior
your mother and sisters are women; and
a. You would have their fair fame untar-
Missed, and their lives unembiItered by
the slanderer's biting tongue. heed the Ill
that your own words may bring upon tho
mother. the sister, or the vile Of some
fellow creature.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1867-04-27
A Bear story.

An old selIler, who occasionally droP'
into Slanwix's Grocery, on 'ProlessIona
be business, tells he following
"When came into this neck Of wood,
about twenty years back. there 'wa' :
powerful sight Of Bar yer. Many is lhe
good hide I've shuckeG Off the varmInlc
and many a jar Of lie I've toed to town,
for the poIhecarlrs, an me and my OLD
woman always allowed that bar msal did
stick closer 10 tie Jibs than hog. I'm
goin 10 lell YOU OF her scrspe with an old
he bar. II was in the Spring, aT5y, one
day, ahen ! was away in tie timber with
the boys, mavlIng rails, that he suckem.
stance happened, which made me laugh
powerful, shore 'nuf. The old woman
was alone in The cabin, ityi"g oBi some
pork fsi, saw near sUndOWn, when this
old he, irav'lin through The timber, smell
the fat | reckon. for he elm the fence and
come snuffin round The cabin. We had
both the guns with Us in the woods, Of
The old woman wouIdn'l have asked no
lavOIs OF him; bot as she had no shOoien
iron. she fastened the dour, and tie bsr
seein' he couldn't gel IN al The door, he
chin up the logs and got on lie roof. so
as 20 come down the ehimbly, bein' lnst
nstrslIy bound IL have supper oG'n The
pork fat, So, IS he come backin' down
the chimbly, far fashion, my I'D woman.
she Jumps 10 the bed and hesves an ann
(uI of slraw on tie Ere. You may be.
leye lha, and The fal together blazed up
cons liable. and so did thai bars poslsTl.
ums. and the way he went Up The chin
hy wasn't no means slow. tie iusl
made bee line for the timber. and never
s-Id another w05d about pork lal. And
that's the way my woman. she Larrlhed
,he bar and kinder scoIched his bfiIehes.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1867-04-27
Prevention OF Hog Cholera.

A Tennessee farmer says:-I
made some experiments With hog cholera
$50 called viii, profitable results. ! am
Of Uplrion lbat IL the farmer will keep his
hogs clear Of ice he will have bot hI,le
cholera. lhnk it isa disease that hss
its origin in lhe cause above named.
There is, indeed, an epidemic Of hog lica
10 tie country. ! have found that when
my hogs were most healthy they we're
rlcarest Of lha pest. and all that have died
have been terribly afflicted with them.
External appliances have been used with
some success, bat The only effective REM
edy. or rather preventive, is the free use
of sulpbur, administered stirred up in tar.
four ounces to tie gallon. and spread ON
corn; or sill better plan is 10 iske two
table spoonluls OF sulphur with like
quantity OF copperas, 10 one pin, OF ashes
and The same OF common ssli-givine
small portions t~ice week. All the in
gradients are beneficial 10 the hog. Ii
they are lousy, burn W their old beds.
and do not allow lhem 10 sleep in dust.
and hogs will be as healthy as they used
10 be.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1867-04-27
"My Boy Drunk 10

Drunk my boy drunk ~ and tears
started from the mothers eyes, and she
ben, her head in unullerable sorrow. In
that momen, The visions Of useful and
honorable career were destroyed, and one
of worthless, if not absolute poverty, pre-
seuted itself. Well did she know that
iniemperance walks in hand with power
ty. shame and death; ard her mother S
heart was pierced as with sharp pointed
steel. ALI! young man if the holy ieel-
ing Of love for her who bore you Is not
dead within you, shun that which gives
her pam; adhere 10 that which gives her
joy.
II she is with you on earth. she does
not. cannot. desire 70 see her son drunk.
ard: # she is with her Father in heaven,
shan than course which debsrs YOU from
her society forever. The drunkafd can
never Inherit the life which shuts the
gates o: heaven against The kingdom ol
God.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1867-04-27
Fortune Telling.

One Of our exchanges Is responsible
for the following story relative 10 this pop
ular and pernicious vice:
Not many evenings since u is record
ed that sinner who has escaped hanging
for. 10 these many years, was IN com
pany with several ladies'. The subject oI
Fortune Telling" was introduced. Sew
era of he "angels" plead gully TO the
soft impeachment OF having written to
Madam This and Madam Tha, TO furnish
them leaves in their lutue history. In
stances we're mentioned OF some very re-
msrkshle developments in certain case
hereabouts. Old K. was asked Tor his
opinion. lie replied
so Jar as am personally concerned,
| know no more about myself than wan
to. don't think any good comes o'
those things. | had friend who dies
sed himself in Iaey's attire. and called uP'
on celebrated prophecies. lie did no
believe she would discover the disguise
but he heard what made him exceedingly y
unhappy"
Here the old reprobale ceased. a la
Iy much Interested asked:
Nv hat did she tell him %
"She told him he was TO marry soon
and become the mother o ten ehl9dFsn!
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1867-04-27
A Bridal Chamber.

A few days since.a newIy.mayried cou,
PIE visited Chicago, and stopping a, one
OF the 6rsi-class hotcls. The bridegroom in
manner showing bis newIy.acquired i'm
poFtance in life, called for raom-lhe
hrs. The house afforded He didn '&w AMI
any common Iare, bot The best lheN had.
and he had the mnnPy to foot The bill.
The landlord very pleasantly inquired if
he was from the county, and just mar
red! Yes, lie was Irnm the country.
and just married, and he wanted The bes,
room IN i've hon.e, aud he didr't care a
hsrn ior The t ,ei.sP. "Th-n," said The
i'rf. "ynu w-0l lhe bridal chamber =
'"hy. YES. said The bridegroom. hlash.
'oeiy' III exariv c"mrrshendirg lie
matter qu'ss se--at ANY rate. send
hoP' Ii | don's want II, my vile may"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1867-04-27
iaciAent Of al T.. diana polls Masquerade

lacident Of al l.. i:.6ianapoiis Masquerade.
Ara recent bGl nIGSQue given IN tins
cit, fan domino airr.clrG the attention
Of one OF the lnprcsslbIe Of The other sex,
whu nblaiping her cOnsehi, danced the ell.
tire programme with her, and, Under 'hc
iahusnce ol few glasses Of vine. be
came vinlenliy and amaIoilaI enIhussd.
Whrn lhe "vee sma' hour aJ ont the
tn.l'' arrived, The lady suggested the pro-
puel5 Of seeking the pateTnal mansion.
tnI as The SWEEP and hailow ed walk St EN-
ed 10 prese n. an opportunity for the dec
isrsuon Of his absorbing passion, The gen.
ivmsn accorded with lhe suggestion.
Fr,q1rnhy was the attempt made during
The u.reV 10 in,inuaIe his arm around
hi. tar inamnrpra's taper waist, buI al
each sssay, like Bob Acres, ibe courage
urzpd Out OF b., finger ends. and the
naughty membsr ieIl Powerless al his
eide. Al length he home was reached.
aud Ihe young mans chances for satisfy
ius the inordIDa.e cravings ol loves young
drcau were growing smolI by degrees and
beauuhr ~ less. a the gaze the lady DIS
a,issed her escort, thanking him Tor his
company. but he declined the discharge.
ssserrng boldly that he should uni leave
uniIl lhe door bad closed between him
and his charge The trent entrance vas
1risd but found To br hnllpd; he lady ,hen
went To side door and without heI know
ledge. her sdoriug Juan followed. While
ste was dis:"bimg herself inside she room
Ot her street apparel. he pushed the door
open, and put in his head, determined 10
die in the last ditch 10 the effort to pro
cure from her an ackno Nledgmen, Of the
probable return Of his tevouTing passion.
just " hen his neck vas favorable 10 the
movement, the lady banged TO the door,
holding the luCkless wight close between
The door and the jamb, and seriously ian.
peding the Tree passage Of The breath OF
life. lie yelled and howled, begged mer
ey in stentorian tones, but the lady. like
Niobe. would not relen,. His screams
walked up the palernel ancestor, who ar
rived upon the scene. and accepting the
situation, told his daughter 10 hold on TO
tue scoundrel, while from The outside he
applied some mostspew erful and effcs,
cious arguments mate ap Of buffalo sole.
leather. This punisLuxN continued I'LL
the infiictOrs were ez 81, and the in.
flcled about half dead Sfn he was per.
mIled TO depart @s
There are several fntsfes,ed relatives
.nxiouS to see the youns,senleman. who
will be easily disIineuisElsd by tightly
buuoned coat aud a carefully muffled
neck. When you see such acne. know
be is our hero indianapolis sJournaI.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1867-04-27
A GENTLrMAN's DIARY OF HIS WiYE's

A GENTLEMAN's DIARY OF HIS WTE's
TEmpER.-M Monday: !hick fog. no see.
ing through ii. Tuesday: Gloomy and
very chilly, unreasonable weather. We'd
nesday: Frosty. al lWes sharp. Thurs.
day: Bilter cold in the morning. red sun.
set, with flying cloud. port ending hard
weather. Friday: Storm in Ihe morning.
win pesls Of thunder; air clear aflerwsId.
Saturday: Cleans Of sunshine. with O.
partial lhaw; lIos, again 81 night. Sun
day: A sfghl south.wesier in The morn.
ing; calm and pleasant al dinner times
hurricane and earthquake q, night.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1867-04-27
A Eighiihg Editor.

An editor OF a Mississippi paper tells
good ke on himself, thereby 'skIng The
Nv ind oAi Of the sails" Of those OF hIs
confteres who might have an itching to
tell it on him" Says he: 81 went up
to great strapping, two-6sted county
man. who owed me some money. and
seemed in no hurry to liqulda'e, anc per
<uaded in my own mind that he wouldn'
fight. | told him 'plntedly' that il he didn't
shell ou' instanler, ! would wallop him
The fellow was scared, and probably
though, was 'sure enough going TO
knock him into the middle Of next week.
He was awlulIy scared-too much 81
even TO run awsy-so he bla7ed away
with one Of his big fists, and knocked me
down! The trouble WAS, in this affair.
scared the fellow 700 bad, and the lick he
struck me was directed by fear-s! all
events II was D frarfal blow.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1867-04-27
THINGS THAT NEVER DIE.

The pure, the bright, the beautiful,
That stirred our hearts IN youth
The impulse Of wordless prayer,
The dream OF love and truth,
The longngs after something lost,
The spirits yearning cry,
The striyings aher better hopes
These things shall never die.
The timid hand stretched forth to aid
A brother in his need,
That kindly word in griefs dark hour
That proves the friend indeed,
The plea Of mercy softly breathed
Then Justice threatens nigh,
Tn. sorrow Of a contrite heart
These things shall never die.
The memory Of a clasPlng hand,
The pressure Of kiss,
And all the trif :. swe eet aud frail,
That make up loves first hil>s,
II Nilh i,m, unchangIns faith,
AID holy trust and high,
Those hands have cIaspcd lhose Iips hase met
These tIIug, shaI never die.
The rrucl and tie bitter word
Ikat wounded il fell,
1lr CHILLING want OF OfsymPaihy
Hc feel bat never tell,
The hsrd repulse that chills the heart
" hose hopes were bounding high;
In an unfldirg record kept,
These thuss shall never die.
Let nothing pass, Tor every hand
Must fud some ork TO do;
Lose not chance 10 waken love,
BE hrm, aud jlst, and true
So shall a light lhaI cannot fade
Beam On thee from on high,
Ana sugel Voices say 10 thee:
These thugs shall lever dis.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1867-04-27
Twice WIDOW IN One DAY.-Anex


lraordinary incident in widowhood has
jus. occurred a, Thornley, colIiery vii
lsge on the Har'lepooL and Sunderlana
Railway. in England. On the 2nd OF
March. miner belonging to Thornley,.
named Nicholas Cook, aged about fifty
wears, was married TO widow al Heton
le.Hole. After the ceremony was over,
the couple adjourned TO friends house
and enjoyed themselves in suitable msn-
npr. They afterwards left for their own
house, and on arriving al Thornley, the
wedding festivities were keptup with JOY
ous spirit. 10 the midst OF lbe hllAr'y
The bridegroom vas suddenly stized with
a choking sensation in bis throat and tel
down corpse.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1867-04-27

My good fellow ssId one man 10 sn>
other, sIspping him on the shoulder. y ou
ale one Of lhs men We read Of How
so 2 inquired The other; where do you
read OF me Z 10 the police report,
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1867-04-27

A BegTo preacher once observed 10 his
hesRefs 3, HE close Of his sermon, %
Ioilows: My distinctions bredcrn. =
find II no more use to preach TO you dsn
IL Is for grasshoPpsr 10 wear nee buck,
les"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1867-04-27
A Frenchmsn who had BEE

Frenchmsn who bad been in Isdis,'
speaking of Tiger hDn,s. plessspJy -,
marks {: When 70 Frenehmsp bunie -
tiger. ne spori Is grand. msenifqus ~,
when re tiger hnnl re Frenchmsn. ~ !
zere is 70 very devil 10 pay 7
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1867-04-27

Young ladies' who ara accustomed 10
read newspapers are always observed 10
possess winning ways, most amiable dis.
positions, invariably make good wives,
and always select good husbsDds-fsct.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1867-04-27

a bachelor adVeflises for 'helpmsis,
one who would prove companion for his
hand apd his bot fair one rsplyisg..
asked very honestly, how big - yous
lol.'
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1867-04-27

Prentice says: Brownlow ihsessoe6 lo
retire TO private life-~ilh esss lo>1 q
brims'ore and chunk Of ere. Ciss klo
q chance. 9
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1867-04-27

Western ediror says be wants 'grsin.,
pork, lsIlus. candles. whiskey. beeswsx,
linen. wood, snJ everything else iha, he
can esi."
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1867-04-27
10 GentlemcB.

III chills my blood TO hear the best Su.
preme
Rul ley appealed To on each lria'ne theme!
Maintain ynur rsns: subgsfiiy despl'e;
10 srear IS neither brave, polite, nor
wise.
You would not swear upon bed ol
desIh:
Re Gecr. your Maker nOw may sio? your
breath"
While rvdpinp along one day all slone.
a soldier net a Methodist cncBiI.lider,
and al once recognized hin as such, bot
affected ignorance Of it.
Preschrr.-"Whs command 60 you
belong 10 ~
Soldier IL belong 10 the -lh Trxss
Van Dcru's army. What az
my DO you belong to ?"
Preacher tseIy 'Olemnly. ~ belong
10 the srmv of the Lord -
Soldier" My friend. you've got a
very long ways from headquarters -
The Land He LOUs. E
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1867-04-27

On the Fa0nh Of Jolly next the 'sbis5
oElrsedom" will scream from the Gulf of
Mexico clear Up TO lhe North Pole.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1867-04-27

anxious TO see The youns,aen!lleman. who
will be easily distinguished by a tightly
buuoned coat and carefully muffled
neck. When you see such aone. know
be is our hero indianapolis sJournal.
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LAW COMPREHENSIVE.
p cRorr. ,cuAs. =. rrsrsx,pyn.
CROFT 4 REIFSNIDER.

ETTUhNEF S-ITLHW INUI 7S0LE
CITOR,S IN e]fAlNCER1,, 3
WESTMINSTER, Mn. 20
I'VE have formed coparsuership IN the
w practice Of Law IN the Courts Of
Carroll and Howard ccuntics, and viii
promptly attend TO all business entrusted 10
our care. Particular attention paid to Col
leetions and procuring DEGREES for the sale
Of Real Estate. M -
Also, Applications flsi for Back Pay ana
Bounty due heirs Of deceased soldiers.
Office adjoining the residence Of Gas. 7.
hslrss'pfK. no3q.tf
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LADIES' NEW !.
SHOE STOR Il
Westminster,
Between the Railroad aud Reifsnider's
Store, two doors west of
Mrs. Shriners Millinery Store.


FJVHE undersigned has just returned from
the city of Philadelphia with the largest
and bet selected stock Of Ladies' Misses
Children's and Gentlemen Boots 4 Shoes
ever brought 10 this market. NV stock con.
tists IN par. Of Ladies' and Misses -,
Custom made Glove Kid Balinorals,
lasting Caters, Morocco Balmornls, -
Polish Boots. &c. also Gentlemen's Boots 4
Shces, such as Mems Calf Custom made
Boots, Congress CATERS, Lace Boots, and
coarse Boots & Shoes Of all kinds.
Being an experienced Manufacturer
myself have had all the above stock made
20 order, and for the express purpose to
suit this market by n celebrated and well
known Boot a Shoe Manufacturer OF Phila-
delphia, and having had great success in my
sales ilattermyself in being able to say, that
all who have purchased their Shoes Of me,
viii testify that my stock has given better
satissac;ion,y ms 10 durability, style, finish,
and price, than all others kept in Nestmin-
ster. therefore invite the especiL atten.
ton Of the ladies and gentlemen Of West.
minister, and Carroll county, in need Of any
thing in my line, TO give me call and
convince themselves. Every article is
warranted TO be what il Is represented, and
pledge myself TO sell cheaper, than stock
ofthe same quality and finish can be bought
elsewhere
pS- Remember the place, two doors
West OF Mrs. Shriner's Millinery Store.
T. S. ECKERT.
May 0, is6T,--Sm.
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FEMALE COLLEGIATE
AND afa,s
MALE ACADEmECIN INSTITUTE

TIE CHE RS.
LITERARY DEPARTMENT.
Rev. JoHs A. MusRoE. A. NJ.
Miss N. Lou Furlong, NJ, y. J..
Miss Mary V. Manning.
Miss Ada Billingslea.
MUSICAL DEPARTMENT.
Mrs. Fannie r. Munroc.
V,HIs INSTITUTION will commence
the End SESSION of its SIXTH
scholastic wear on MONDAY, FEB
RUARY 4th, 1867. Pupils will he re,
ceived at any time, and charged from time
Of entrance.
As 4 B0ARDLEG SCHOOL.
Its number Of Boarding Pupils during the
past year was % females, and IL males.---
The Principal receives oaly sir females
into his family y number OF others may
board with dPprocei families IN the town.
Those wishing TO occupy the vacancies
not yet filed, viii please make carly appli.
cation.
The Recommendations for Boarders are
tsco scparoie buildings, bailt Of brick. Thse
for the Male Department Is the residence OF
the Rev. JONATHAN MrNRoE Father Of the
Principall, whose patcrual care will be over
his boarders; that for the Female Depart
ment is occupied by the Principal. There
will not be any communication between
these departments. Each will beconsidered
as family, aaordiSg a home to its boarders.
As 4 DAY SCHOOL.
Number Of Day Pupils, during the past
year, sc, making total Of 107 Pupils.
Accommodations arc Eve commodious
rooms, viz: The young mems study room
the boys study room-theyoung ladies' study
room-the Primary room, and the Lecture
room.
Departments. Primary, Preparatory and
Collegiate; three grades Of classes in each
Departmental Music, superior adyan,
tages. Latin taught gratnitously.
Especial attention given to all elementary
principles; also to Penmanship (plain and
fancyf to Book keeping; to Spelling, Read.
ing and Elocution.
Six grades Of Tuition, from 81 up to
Si2 per quarter.
For Circulars address
REV. JOHN A. MUNRoE,
Jan24 Principal.
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ENTION /!


s3THE Largcs, and most complete
zez selection of
FUR NITURE
in Westminster, is now being offered 10 the
public, by IRA L. GROUSE, at his NEW
AND C0MM0DIOUS
WARE Rooms,
located about one hundred wards East of the
Railroad Depot, and nearly opposite the
Catholic Church.
Ills Stock has been purchased in Phila
delphia for the cash, and consists Of the
latest ard most improved STYLES, viz:
PARLoR SUlTS,
Tete-a-tetes, Sofas, Marble top Cluster and
Beauq1et Tables, Spring.seai Chairs; also.
Chamber Suits, consisting of Eplendidly
finished Round Cornered Bedsteads, Marble
top Dressing Bureaus, Marble top Enclosed
Wash Stands.
CHAIRS.
His selection Of Cane and Wood seat Chairs
Is large and Of the most substantial make.
He will keep constantly on hand large
and very superior Stock Of Furniture Of his
own manufacture.
COFFINS.
being IN possession Of a new and very ele.
giant HEARSE, he is prepared to furnish
C0FFINS and attend Funerals at the short.
est notice, at prices that will always give
satisfaction.
He keeps also large and well selected
lot of
YES, LIN
which he can recommend to be Of
the latest and most improved pat
terms, consisting Of Cooking, Parlor and
Office Stoves.
He invites all to examine .is Stock before
purchasing elsewhere.
BY a strict and faithful attention TO busi
ness, he hopes TO receive share of public
patronage.
IRA f. GROUSE.
N. Bod Furniture and Chairs, repair
ed and painted on reasonable terms.
decT-1y.