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lHh AVERAGE SIZE OF FARus.-Tt Is said
tne average size of 1900 farms in c,aliforn;a !
666 acres Massachusetts has ia ooo fa-a. 90 :
averaging "a acres; New York 1876 600. avera.
s'ns 10 acres Ohio has the next la.ges.
number OF tarms-17e,ooO, averaging Ia
acres, Rhode-Island has over 5000 farms.
averaging 90 acres. These figures. are given
in round numbers
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1868-08-21

THAT's TIE GAUL OF lr.-On one Of the
days last winter, some eight or ten men we're
warming themselves, in various ways, in the
Kiuneo House, down in Maine. Large sto-
ries about trapping and hunting being the or.
der Of talk, an old trapper in the corner came
out with: "Wa'al, boys, riekon I've been a
trapper in these parts long enough to tell some
pretty big stories without stretchin' things
either. I'd come over into Kinneo one win
ter-three years ago, / reckon, to get an inch
auger; and as I was crossin' the lake to my
cabin, three miles on t'other side, remera-
bered hadn't nothin in the cabin to eat, so
l reckoned I'd stop and kitch a fish. | got
out my line, bored hole in the ice with my
auger, dropped the line in, and in less'n one
hour kotch more a dozen fish, and one O.
EN- must have weighed ten pounds ''But
how did you get it up through an inch hoe?"
asked by-stsnder. Turning round he an
swered: "Wa'al, stranger, that's the gaul of
ir''
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g PRIN G 0 0 D S

A b. cRAMER & CO.
Are now receiving the
LARGEST AND MOST ELEGANT STOCK
OF GOODS EVER OPENED IN BEDFORD.
GREAT BARGATNs on hand in every de-
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TERMS cAsH--or six months approved credit
May Is, 1868,
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1868-08-21

FoR every three hundred and fifty bushels
of potatoes removed from our fields, the soil
sustains loss ofninety. two pounds Of potash
Consequently, wocd ashes is one Of the most
valuable Of manares ia the culture Of the
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1868-08-21

A BIT OF PLEAsANTRF.-A French news
paper recently had occasion to compliment
an official, who, passing where fire broke
out, rendered efficient service to life and
property. The distinguished official wrote
the editor, thsuking him for such an unex-
peeted compliment, and expresses the hope
that Government will see that he is rewarded
as follows:
The Order Of the Bate for having wet two
shirts.
The Order of the Annuucation for having
caused an alarm to be given.
The Order of the Golden Fleece for at,
tempting to save several sheep.
The Order of the Garter fer having com
plmented several young girls who worked
much harder than the men, the latter being
better drinkers Of wine than drawers of wa
tar
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FAMILY Ma HINE
IN THE WORLD,

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Sz5-- Beware y Of all Worthless limitations
5Has- None Genuine without "Costar.s'' Signature.
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Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1868-08-21

w AN NTED-$2O,0Oo
AT
G.. r. OSTER Il cos
LARGE AND SPACIOUS NEW STORE,
to buy the large and attractive stock of
NEW AND CHEAP GODS,
just received, purchased since the
LATE DECLINE at
GREATLY REDUCED PRICES,
comprising great variety Of
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TwEEDS, JEANS, LADIES' CLOTH. COT
T0NADE, TICKING, SHIFTING
STRIPES, CLOTHING, HATS,
BOOTS AND SHOES,
d + G d + d l. Y Z II L A p.
CARPETS, OIL CLOTH, WINDOW SHADES.
Wool Filling, and All Wool Ingram Carpets,
Venitian, Entry and Stair Carpets, new Listing
and Dutch Yarn Carpets, the cheapest in town;
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Shades, cheap.
FRESH FAMILY GROCERIES,:
Choice Java, Laguayra and Rio Coffee, choice
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choice assortment of Sugars, syrups Extracts,
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CALL AND SEE FOR YOURSELVES.
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Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1868-08-21

Il EYSTONE CIDER MILLS-Best in the
IN market. Apple Parers, Separators, Horse
Powers, Feed Cutters Corn Shelters, and all kinds
of latest improved farm implements. Brass Ket-
ties, call right Fruit Jars (warranted), Thimhle
Skeins, and fun assortment Of Carriage Bolts,
Gibbs, sPokes, Fellies, Shafts, Bands, Springs,
Axles, &e. at manufacturers prices.
ShOemakers findings, and all kinds of Leather.
A complete stock Of builders Hardware, Barn
Door Hangers, Hinges, Oils, Paints, Iron and
Nails.
Water pipe and everything else in the Hard
ware line, including the
cHAMBERsBURG COOK STOVE,
all Of which we win sell at
EASTERN PRICES FOR CASH.
HARTLEY a METZGER,
Sijag Sign Of the Red Paddock.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1868-08-21

MEANs OF GRACE -''Mr. Jones, said Mrs.
J., with an air of triumph, don't you think
marriage is means Of graee?''
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1868-08-21

Tue GREAT
AMERICAN COMBINA TION
BUTTON HOLE OyERsEAMING AND
WING ACHIN
ITS WONDERFUL POPULARITY COyCLC-
SITE PROOF or IT'S GREAT MERIT
The increase in the demand for this valuable
machine has been TEN FOLD during the last
seven months fits first year before the public.
This grand aud surprising saeeess is 'upreos-
dented in the history of sewing machines, and We
feel fully warranted in claiming that
IT HAS NO EQEAL,
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1868-08-21
WATERsIDE WOOLEN FACTORY!
w 20 600 lbs WOOL WANTF

NAV 'FVNIALN
w 10000 lbs. WOOL WANTED.
The undersigned having leased the large new
Woolen Factory erected recently at Waterside,
for number of years, respectfully informs the
old customers Of the Factory and the public gen.
orally that will need at least the above amount of
wool. They have on hand large lot of cloths,
Cassimeres, Tweeds, Sattinetts, Jeans, Blankets,
Coverlets, Flannels, &c, which they viii ex-
change for WOOL as has been the custom hereto
fore, Carpets will be made to order at all times,
Stocking yarn of all kinds always on hand. Cur
peder, VIM. H. Ralston, will call on all the old
customers and the public generally in due time
for the purpose Of exchanging goods for wool.
The highest market price will be paid for wool
in cash. \. B. Wool earding, spinning and
country Fulling will be done in the best manner
at short notice. JOHN 1. NOBLE & BRO.
mayI53m.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1868-08-21

DO0K AGENTS WANTED to solicit orders
ID for Dr.. WILLIAM SNurH's DICTIONARY
OF THE BIBLE. The only edition published
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Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1868-08-21

OUR NEW CHART FOR rHE PRRsIDEN-
~ TIAL CAMPAIGN rs READY, giving the
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ceptance, Portraits Of ali the Presidents and
much Statistical Matter relating to previous
Presidential Elections.
\ good agent wanted in this county. Address
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Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1868-08-21

"Well, yes growled Jones, u suppose
anything is grace that breaks down pride and
aud leads to repentance.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1868-08-21

Thar only which contents a man, when
youth and follies are passed, can be counted a
success, and all else is failure.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1868-08-21

~ N. HICKOK,
d + n TT S T !,
Office at the old stand in BANK BDILnrRG, JUL
ANA STREET. BEDFORD.
All operations, pertaining to
SUrgica and Mechanical Deatistyy
performed with care and
WARRANTED.
Aaasfhetfcs administered, chen desired. ar
tifeiai teeth inserted at, per set, $500 and up
lpar2.
As / am determined to do CASH BUSINESS
or none, have reduced the prices for Artificial
Teeth Of the various kinds, 20 per cent, and of
Gold Filings 30 per cent. This reduction will be
made only 70 strictly Cash Patients, and all such
win receive prompt attention, leb7
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1868-08-21

Beauties the Complexion, giving to the
skin transparent freshness. Rottles 81 90
. Costar s" Bitter Sweet
and Orange Blossoms.
Renders the skin clear, smooth and son.
Removes Tan, Freskles, Pimples. &c La
dies try bottle, and see its wonderful
quality.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1868-08-21
s6nnprons.

.Wr'RK il a pickle now, said man in
crowd "a regular JAM said another
fHsaven preserve US, mourned on old lady.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1868-08-21

HEN UIRER
B 0 o X S I 0 RE,
opposite the Mengel House.

Is y . * L . Il b
opposite the Mengel House.
BEDFORD, PA.
The proprietor takes pleasure in Offering to the
public the following articles belonging to the
Book Business, at CITY RETAIL PRICES:
MISCELLANEOUS BOOKS:
Dream LiIe
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Tenneyson's
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Walter Scott's
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100 Selections;
Two Marriages;
The Initials;
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A. Ward, his Book;
NAshy's Letters;
Dictionary Of Quotations;
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Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1868-08-21

,vSrp ,NcE-wyoming Insurance Company
NSTHas WIS Barre, Capital $780, zoe. CGm@sree mere,
a eia OF VIC Company Of Albany, New York Capt
taI $500 OOo Fulton Insurance Company oi new
vi ", Civ. Capital S25o,0oo ..,
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Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1868-08-21

"That Cough win kill you. Don't neglect it.
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AGAZINES- following Magazines for
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Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1868-08-21

HAND BOOK OF POLITICS FOR 1866
L 4 READY IN JULY.-Specially adapted for
use in the coming Presidential campaign VIII
contain all the matter in the Political Manuels Of
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The Political Manuel for 1868, separately cloth,
ST. paper cover, 75 cents, post paid Address
EDWARD MCPHERSON,
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Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1868-08-21

''WHY is the happiest of the vowelsf" The
answer is: ''Beeause 4 is in the middle Of
blisS c in he'll and all the others are in pur-
gatery.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1868-08-21

D0OK AGENTS WANTED, for HowLAND's
I'D LIFE OF GENERAL GRANT, As A Sol
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accurate history Of his Military and Civil Career.
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ducements to cahvassers. Agents viii see the
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G. W. N. Reynolds,
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Alexander Dumas,
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D'Israelis,
Wilkie Collins,
George Sands,
Mrs. Henry Woods,
Wild Western Scenes,
Widow Bedott Papers,
Caxton's.
Mrs. Caudle's Curtain Lectures,
Guardian Angel,
Pendennis,
The Newcomes,
Young America Abroad
Robinson Crusoe,
Initials,
Early Dawn,
Major Jones Courtshp,
Charcoal Sketches,
Travels of Major Jones,
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1868-08-21

A DISPATCH in backwoods paper states
that the Republicans at Chicago have
nominated Gen. Grant for President and
"Col. Fax" for Vice President!
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1868-08-21

There is nothing more damaging than a
witness who proves too much. Miss Edge
worth ;ells us somewhere of an Irish peer
who, travelling in France with negro ser
want, directed him, if questioned on the sub
ject, always to say his master was a French
man. He was puuctually faithful to his or
ders, but whenever he said, MY massa
Frenchman," he always added, $50 am I. -
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1868-08-21

BLNDNAN's BUFF is supposed to come
nearer to genuine human sympathy than any
other amusement known to the children Of
men, because tits fellow feeling for fellow
creature.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1868-08-21

IF YOU ARE IN SEARCH OF GOOD DRESS
/ GOODS, call at }. NJ SHoEMAKER'S. jeI2
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IF YOU WANT A CHEAP BOOT, SHOE OR
/ CATER, call at SHOEMAKERS Store. jel2
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XXTHEN you WANT A GOOD AND CHEAP
w HAT, go to J. NJ. sH0EMAKER'S.
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aaiseeIIaaeuns.
7 HRAsHING MACHINE,

Farmers VIII please look at the great aavsn,,,a
in ThrashiRg Grain WITH sHs4ge
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The proprietor takes pleasure in offering to the
public the following articles belonging to the
Book Business, at CITY RETAIL PRICES:
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1868-08-21

j REPARTEE. .-"How fortunate l am in get
ting 'rain-beau' in this storm, said a young
lady who was caught in shower the other day,
to her beau of promise who happened to come
along with az umbrella. iAnd !, said he,
gallantly, "am as much reioiced as the poor
Laplander when he has caught a reindeer -
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1868-08-21

BoREs.-0ld gents who sit down in an ed
itor's sanetum and read newspapers to him.
A Suffering man drunk.
A drunken man that does not stutter.
The man who reads all the newspapers, but
never buys one.
A man that wants to borrow money from
you.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1868-08-21

SYDNEY SMITH said TO the canons Of St.
Paul's, when they wrote to him urging the
adyisability of wood pavement round the
churehyard-'Let them lay their heads
together and it VIII be done.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1868-08-17

An ENTERPRISlNG SCu00LBOY IN GEORGIA.
There is seventeen-year old boy living in
county below US who has twenty-one acres
planted in cotton. He hired one man early
in the spring, prepared the land, and
bought 500 worth Of guano and put upon
it. After getting it planted he started
to school, which he has regularly at
tended during the summer, with the ex-
ception Of about two weeks, which his crop
required. He works an hour or two every
morning, in the afternoon, and every
Saturday. His cotton is looking very fine,
and he expects to get at least fifteen bales
off the twenty-one acres. Estimating each
bale at 500 pounds, and that he will get
twenty-five cents per pound, the gross
receipt will be 1855. His entire expense,
including the guano, will not be over
$5O0-which will leave $l,375 as the net
earnings Of this schoolboy. Give him the
benefit of every doubt, and he will surely
make 81 900 clear. We commend this to
young men moaning over their fate, com
planning that they can get nothing to do,
and can make no money.-Hacon (Ga.)
Journal, august /. .....,