Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1867-07-17
r a3 aA29 U = 3 a
LOCAL AFFAIRS.

rorcarts.-Charley Stuart's Young Operi
Troup will give Concerts in the Towr
Hall. Lewistown, on Friday and Saturday
evenings next, presenting a varied pro
cramme of comic and sentimental songs
,nio solos, duets, trios, &c. Our citizen;
generally are invited to attend, and may
rest assured that the performances are
such that no cavil whatever can be alleged
against them. Admission p cents-chil
dren l5 cents.
Folipse Of Jupiter's Moons.-On the 21st
Of August next celestial phenomenon
can he witnessed by those who have tele-
scopes Of sufficient power which has only
twice before been recorded in history
The planet Jupiter will at that date be
seen unaccompanied by her satellites for
nearly two hours. OF her four moons
three will be invisible on account of their
passing simultaneously over Jupiter's
disc, and the fourth will be immersed III
the shadow of the planet.
ed by the Apprentices Literary Society
for the ensuing term:
Prcsidcnt-T NJ. Uttley.
Vice Presidential. Frysinger.
Recording Secretary-Carl Hoffman.
Corresponding Secretary-Cha w.
Walters.
Treasurer-T. F. Mccoy.
Observation-Disclosures r. Marks.
Assistant Librarian-Wm. M. Beatty.
Ed.tor-A. Z. Hamilton.
Wonders Ladies CATERS at 81 so,
Mems Shoes as ,ow as 81 Is, Mems Heel
Slippers at 81 90, and Youths, Misses and
Childrens work down in proportion, at
FRANK II. VENTS Boot and Shoe Store.
opposite Eisenbise's Hotel, Lewistown
All kinds made to order. Call there.
PSF Grove has again opened his heart
and ice cream freezer, and sent a huge
bowlful, hoating-w white, to cool US amid
the labors Of the sanctum. a bare thank'e
is not half sufficient to express our feel
ing of gratitude for oft-repeated favors
But we will say to all, buy at Groves, he
knows how to make good cream.
Bea- The whole civilized world has been
looking with interest to the Great Paris
Exposition, and lately the crowned heads
with their suites have created sensations
in the circles of the Partisan capital. The
jewels which declled their royal persons.
however, did not exceed in brilliancv
those now exhibited at the store of II. w.
Junkin. Call and see his extensive stock
of goods.
Mrs. NJ. E. Stewart of this place will
furnish Good Templars' Regalia to order
Teachers who calculate to pass an ex-
animation are referred to the notice of
the county uperintendent.
Our readers will find the commence
mcnt of Il good story on the outside of to-
days paper.
DR.. Hurlbut has opened an Office for the
practice of medicine; in the building ad-
joining Mitchell Jones dwelling, Mill St.
The Democrat last week appeared in an
enlarged form-the same size as the Ga
zette-and presents a creditabIe appear
ance.
Messrs. Reese & Slagle, the enterprising
proprietors of the Lewistown Foundry
and Machine shop, have erected a new
bridge over the feeder at their works.
The String Band, shortly after our paper
was distributed last week, gave US some
excellent music to show that they were
alive and kicking.
Our old friend John Davis, determined
not to be outdone by anybody, has erected
a beautiful awning in front of his shop
and dwelling. F. G. Franciscus is i'm
proving his front, and great many others
are painting and brushing up.
Miss Mallie, daughter of Judge Woods,
while riding on Tuesday evening of last
week, was thrown from her horse by the
animal taking flight at the clatter of some
mules running loose. She was stunned,
but did not suffer much injury.
The lightning rod attached to the resi-
dence George of SaylOr in Decatur town
ship, was struck by lightning during one
Of the recent storms, melting th point
and then passing into the ground. His
daughter was somewhat stunned by the
shock.
\ party of four visited Licking creek
last week. We called at Gen. Winn's,
but found the monarch of all he surveys
away from home helping our friend Dan
Ioder to make hay. Trout were scarce
and shy, but we managed to catch fair
lot during that and the next day, when
We crossed the mountain in a drenching
rain, but built "a good fire, made pint Of
coffee for each, reached home at 8 p. M,
and next morning felt sound enough for
another tramp.
Old Times.-The Hollidaysburg Stand
ard has been republishing some old time
records Of this region, among which we
find the following of local interest here.
1t will be seen by the proceedings, that
they had wire pullers, in those days as
well as now. This congressional district
at that time covered great deal of terri