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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1869-07-29

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rheumatism, scrofula, Syphilis In al forms, Ner-
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1869-07-29

1VDdOOO.
WE. CHANDLER.
WHOLESALE DEALER IN CIGARS AND
TOBACCO,
Under the Ebbitt House, corner and 4th sts :,
invite you 10 give him Q call, promising fair and
honest dealing, with prices allowing good mar
gin for profits. Cigars of ell grades, from III TO
$40 per Thousand.
N: TEENS CASH a. my prices are too close
to allow time. iy Ism
I ANTON BLACKBERRIES CAN Bl HAD
IL every morning at N. W. BURCHBLL'H
corner u and 18th streets; DORSEY OLA
GETTR. corner Of l and 7th streets: and
John PEARsON'S, Sth street, near Pennsylva.
nla avenue.
2S7t JOHN b. CLA0BTT,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1869-07-29
10y WILLIAM l.. WALL q Co., Aucts,,
y stores corner 9th and u street,
walls Opera douse.)

Nv 6u Ope1a dOu0o.)
FBAME HOCsE AND LOT AT AUCTION.
a. On TUESDAY EVENING, August 30, COM
81 mencing At o clock, IN front Of the premises
We viii sell Lot A. subdiv vision OF Lot N o. 2y,
IN SQUARE No 100. One Frame House, containing
SrotDs Lot feet front BY 100 feet deep, running
Do 10 an alley, also side alley.
Ihe above property 10 situated ON 10Th street,
between l. and streets,
Terms Que third cash balance in six and twelve
mounts Conveyancing and stamps Ut cost of pur.
cnsstr. Ss0 Ceposit Is soon a. property 10 sold.
Iitie perfect. W. l.. WALL CO.,
2.2 IExpreesI Aucti0nsers.
l(f VIM. L. WALL q CO., Auctioneers.
~ Stores corner 9Th and T. streets,
lWalps Opera House
DESIRABLE BRICK HOUSE AND LOT on
MARYLAND AVENUE, BET SEEN NINTH
AND TENTH STREETS SOUTH, AT AUG
q. On MONDAY AFTERNOON. August .. at
III O'Clock, in front OF tho premises, No. J13,
1--we v II sell q very desirable and nearly new
press brick front House, being part of lot No !,
In square 3S5. north side OF Maryland avenue. be-
tween 9Th and 10th streets fronting 70 9fnches,
rum Ing back 60 feet inc hes The house contains
ten rooms and basement, well built and in good
condition, with slate roof.
Terms OF sale One fourth cash; balance in six,
twelve. and eighteen months the deferred pay
ments TO be secured by deed OF trust on the
premises A deposit Of 500 ss soon Is the prop
eTty 10 sold. W. l.. WALL CO.,
~ l9-d Auctoneers.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1869-08-11

LUCK.-'I don't have any good luck. >"
Fudge. What do you expect, you mere
grumbler? Is the world to turn from its
way and business to sweeten you up, put
you on pins, and then return to its own af-
fairs? Not if it knows itself, and the popu-
lar prejudice is that it has some experience
in that line. IF you expect luck as it's
termed, without working like goodfellow
for it, you will simply be disappointed. And
you ought to be. 1t would be nothing else
but swindle. Luck is a product not a
chance. 1t is born of toll does not fall
ready at hand. 1t comes to those who work
and win, and not those who laziy wait.
There is nothing more foolish than for
young men to believe in luck 1t is iaith
without foundation, and sadly ruinous in
its consequence
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1869-08-11

A farmers son had for long time been
ostensibly studying Latin in popular acad-
emy The farmer not being satisfied with
the course of the young hopeful, recalled
him from school, and placing him by the
side of cart, one day, thus addressed him
Now Joseph, here is fork, and there is a
heap of manure and cart what do you
call them in Latin ?'' "Forkibus, cartibus,
ct manuribus, said Joseph. We'll, now,
said the old man, ''if you do not take that
forkibus pretty quickibus, and pitch that
manuribus into that cartibus, VIII break
your lazy backibus. " Joseph went to work
ibus forth withibus
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1869-08-11
CLARIFIED, PA, WEDNESDAY. AUGUST H. 1869
Moss Agates.

A correspondent of the Cincinnati Com
mercial at Sherman, Black Hills, Wyo-
ming territory, writes:
Nearly every visitor to these hills and
the plains is an anxious and excited seeker
after moss agates'-a name applied to a
species of silicious formation that has been
wonderfully and beautifully figured and
lowered through the united agencies of iron
solutions penetrating it, and then, becoming
exposed to the action of the air, going thro'
a sun. and wind drying process after the wa
tiers of some river bed or lake had evapora-
ted Some of these moss agates are very
tastefully inlaid with exact limitations of
pine trees, vines, cedar forests, hedges trains
of cars, stats, figures, and almost every i'm
aginable drawing. The agates found along
the line of the Union Pacific are of four
different culors, partaking of the names of
places where found, as follows: the Chey-
eone brown agate, Granger water agate,
Church Buttes light blue agate and the
Sweetwater cream agate. The two latter
are the most valuable and most delca.ely
formed.
''Ihe most extensive agate beds are found
in the vicinity of Church Buttes and Gran
ger, distant about eight hundred and eighty
miles west Of Omaha. These beds are about
fifty yards wide and one hundred long, be-
ing isolated from each other at distance of
from one to two miles. As you approach
them you observe large patch of smooth,
round, black cobble stones, and bstween
these lie, almost concealed, the different
sized and shaped moss agates, and occasions
ally sparkling among them, a bright topas
and brown and yellow streaked cornelian.
The intrinsic value of the agate consists in
its display of moss, the vine and cedar for
est being the most priced for jewelry sets.
In one hours time have gathered half
gallon, some of which are extremely pretty,
and know of no pleasure, either in hunt
ing buffalo or catching trout, half so excit-
ing and SO full of glory as the finding of a
choice agate. l have seen staid old men
search in silence for few minutes for a
real sinner, and when they came upon it
pick it up suddenly, take off their hats,
swing them in the air, jump up and shout
aloud. like schoolboys that had just been
let out for a two weeks vacatron. The
very novelty of finding precious stones "a
mong black rocks, far out on the plains,
many miles from home or habitation, is a
delight so pleasant and intoxicating. that it
takes mighty nerve 10 resist the pressure Of
ones making stupendous fool of himself
Good agates are worth, as jewels, from three
to five dollars piece. As novelties they
are invaluable
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1869-08-11

A worthy deacon in a town somewhere in
North America, gave notice at prayer
meeting, the other night, of a church meet
ing that was to be held Immediately after,
and unconsciously added: There is no OBJ
lection to the female brethren remaining /"
This was equaled by clergyman who told
in his sermon of very affecting scene,
where, there was not dry tear in the
housein
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1869-08-11

Josh Billings says: You ain t obliged to
ask gals nanny if you may go home with
her from partee git the gals koncent
and sail in its proper enuff to ask her to
take yure arm, but mind you, you have got
no right to put yure arm around her waste
unless you meet bear on the rode, and,
then you are bound to take yure arm away
jest as soon as the bear gets safely by.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1869-08-11

Josh Billings, with characteristic non
sensical common sense, remarketh: There
is lots of folks in this world, who rather
than not find any fault at all, wouldn't hesi-
tate to say to an angle worm that his tail
was altogether tew long for mis- body
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1869-08-11

A little youngster, two and one half years
old. who had heard some complaint in the
family about pegs in shoes hurting the feet,
approached his mother the other day. with
his fingers in. his mouth, and said: Nam,
ma. me dot pegs tumming in my mouf, and
dey hurt me- And sure enough the little
fellow was cutting two or three nice teeth.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1869-08-11
ssicft 2ostru.
THE FLOWERS.

i q L
Nay like the violet be-
Growing up in modesty;
MsyI truly happy be,
IN showing forth humility.
Nay like the lily grow,
Pure and spotless, white as snow;
May I ever thankful be,
For the mercies granted me.
MAY ike the daisy, show
Content and patience where go;
Always striving to possess
Some new marx OF holiness
Like the rose of Sharon grow,
Do God holy will below,
Gain His sElile; then welcome peace
Shall fill my soul, and never cease.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1869-08-11

A very small pattern of man lately So
licited the hand of fine buxom girl ''Oh,
no." said the fair lady, Il can't think of it
for moment; the fact is, Tommy, you are
a little too big to be put in cradle, and
little too small to be put to BED" !"
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1869-08-11

THOMAS w. MOORE, Land Surveyor
and Conveyancer. Having recently 10
Gated in the Borough of Lumber City. and resum-
sumed the practice of Land Surveying, respect
fully tenders his professional services to the
ers and spectators in lands IN Ciearfeld and ad
joing counties Deeds of Conveyance neatly eI
ecuted Office and residence door East of
Kirk u Spencers Store
Lumber City. April IA, 1859 ly.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1869-08-11

CURVEYOR.-The undersigned offers
~ his services to the public, as Surveyor.
He may be found at his residence in Lawrence
township. when not engaged; or addressed by
letter at Clearield, Penn'a.
March 9th. 1867 If JAMES MITCHELL.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1869-08-11

Two women were having some hard words
together, when the daughter of one of them
popped her head out of the door and cried,
BE quick, mother, and call her thief be-
fore she calls you one'i
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1869-08-11
DENTAL PARTNERS SHIP

DR. A. NJ. HILLS desires to inform his patients
and the public generally, that he has associated
with him in the practice of Dentistry s P SHAW
d. D S who is a graduate of the Philadelphia
Dental College, and therefore has the highest
attestations of his Professional skill
All work done in the Office will hold myself
personally responsible for being done in the most
satisfactory manner and highest order of the pro-
fession.
An established practice of twenty-five years in
this place enables me TO speak to my patrons with
confidence.
Engagements from a distance should be made
by letter few days befare the patient designs
coming IClearfeld, June 3, lS6s-ly-
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1869-08-11

FREDERICK LEITZINGER, Manufacturer of
Il all kinds of Stone-ware, Ciearfeid, Pa. Or
ders solicited-wholesale or retail He also keep
on hand and for sale an assortment of earthens
ware of his own ufacture. Jan. l, Io63
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1869-08-11

DICHARD MOSSOP, Dealer in Foreign and Do
IA mestic Dry Goods, Groceries. Flour, Bacon,
Liquors, &c. Room, on Market street, few doors
west OF Journal Office, CiearfeId, Pa. Apr21
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1869-08-11

TRIP P BURCHFIELD-Late Surgeon of the
II SD Reg't Penn'a Vols, having returned
from the army, offers his professional services to
the citizens of Clearfeld and vicinity Profes-
sional calls promptly attended to. Office on
South East corner of Sd and Market Streets.
Oct f. IS65-6mp.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1869-08-11

U,HOMAs ]. MCCULLOUGH, Attorney at Law
/ CIearfeld Pa. Office, east of the "Clearfeld
O Bank. Deeds and other legal instrume nts pre-
pared with promptness and accuracy. July 3.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1869-08-11

JoHN GUELICH. Manufacturer of all kinds OF
eJ Cabinet-ware, Market street. Clearfeld, Pa
He also axes to order Collins. on sh ort notice and
attends funerals with a hearse. Aprl05 SO.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1869-08-11

M HOOVER Wholesale and Retail Dealer in
IN. TOBACCO. CIGARS AND SNUFF. A
large assortment of pipes cigar cases. &C. con
stantly on hand Two doors East of the Post
Office Clearfeld Pa May i9, SO.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1869-08-11

SOLDIERS BOUNTIES. A recent bill
~ has passed both Houses of Congress, and
signed by the President, giving soldiers who en-
listed prior to 22d July, 1851, served one year or
more and were honorably discharged. bounty
of Sl00.
vBounties and Pensions collected by me for
those entitled to them.
WALTER BARRETT, Atty at Law.
Aug 18th 1856 Clearfeld, Pa.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1869-08-11

~ KRATZER h SON, dealers in Dry Goods
I J. Clothing, Hardware. Queeusware. Groce-
ries Provisions, &c, Second Street Cleai held,
pa Dec 81, 1865.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1869-08-11

Exc II A n G E H TEL,
~ Huntington, Penn'a
This old establishment having been leased by
J. Morrison formerly Proprietor of the Morrison
House." has been thoroughly renovated and re-
furnished, and supplied with all the modern i'm
provements and conveniencies necessary to first
class Hotel The dining room has been removed
to the FIRST floor, and is now spacious and airy
The ch ambers are all we'll ventilated, and the
Proprietor will endeavor TO make his guests per-
fectly at home. j. MORRISON,
Huntingdon June IL 1858. Proprietor.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1869-08-11

TOHN H. FULFORD, Attorney at Law. Clear
s) field Pa Office on Market Street, over
given to the securing gofBounty claims &c. and to
all legal business March 81, 1867.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1869-08-11

NTESTERN HOTEL, CIearfeld, Pa This
w we'll known hotel near the ourt House, is
worthy the patronage of the public. The table
will be supplied with the best in the market. The
best of liquors kept. JOHN DoUGHEhIf.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1869-08-11

TEFF SON LITZ, NJ. D.,
Physician and Surgeon,
Having located at 0sceola. Pa, offers his profes-
sonal services to the people of that place and sur
rounding country. All calls promptly attended
to. Office and residence on Curtin Street former
ly occupied by Dr. Kline May 1879.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1869-08-11

HARTswICK 4 IRWIN, Dealers in Drugs.
Medicines Paints. Oils. Stationary, Perfume
ry Fancy Goods, Notions, etc., etc Market street
CIear6eid Pa Dec. 8, 1865.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1869-08-11

WY ALBERT, 4 BROS. Dealers in Dry G oods,
w Groceries, Hardw QueeDscare, Flour Ba-
con, ETC., Woodland. Clearfeld county Pa. Also
extensive dealers in all kinds of sawed lumber
shingles, and square timber. Orders solicited.
Woodland, Pa, Aug. 18th, 1868
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1869-08-11

KRATZER, Dealer in Dry Goods. Clothing
81 Hardware Queensware, Groceries. Proyl-
sions. etc, Market Street, nearly opposite the
Court House, Clearfcld, Pa. June. 1863
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1869-08-11

VyHoMAs H. FoRcEY. Dealer in Square and
Sawed Lumber, Dry Goods, Queensware, Gro
ceries. Flour. Grain, Feed, Bacon, &c &c, era
hamton Clearfieid county, Pa. Oct 10.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1869-08-11

tNALTER BARRETT, Attorney at Law, Clear
w field, Pa May l3, 1868.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1869-08-11

ND. w GRAHAM, Dealer in Dry Goods, Groce
IL ries, Hardware, Queensware. Woodenware
Provisions, etc, Market Street. Clearfeld. Pa
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1869-08-11
Business directory.

A W. WALTERS, ArroRSEY AT LAW.
n. Clearfeld. Pa once in the Court House
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1869-08-11

w Clearfield. Pa. Legal business of all kinds
promptly and accurately attended to-
CIearfeld, Pa, June 9Th. 1869.
Buchanan County bulletin and guardian., 1869-02-19
Lecturers usually pass our little burg by, and

Lecturers usually pass our little burg by, and
the Masonic Lodge deserves credit for ini,
tiating, for what we hope may be more fre.
quen' pleasure for Us in the future.
Valentines day was celebrated 10 the usu.
al manner, this year. While one Of our
bachelor friends was gazing with enrap.urcd
vision on the wonderful display Of chubby
cupids and bleeding hearts, splattered all
over with red and yellow, he was heard to
draw long sigh, and cxclaim-"w "well-well
you won't catch me this way another win.
ter, you bet"
Your argus,eyed revenue man, down there,
has been up here overhauling some Of our
grocers and merchants for selling unstamp,
ed tobacco. Ask DR.. Fisk, now, if it pays
to smoke.
Mr.. l.. Reynolds has sold his stock Of hard.
ware to Mr.. c. NJ. Newton, who intends cars
ryihg on the business at the old stand. Our
friend Charley brings the right kind OF bus>
ness tact to make il success with him.
II. W. Jackson, Esq, Of Washington, D.
c., is spending a few days with his family
here.
The Presbyterian Sociablc met last week
at Mr.. Nichols. 1t was worry pleasant
gathering, and all seemed to enjoy il very
much.
We are panied to announce the death Of
Freddie Marsh. His last sickness was not
very long, but he suffered very much in that
time. A day or two before be died be seem.
ed to be better and there was some hopes
that he would get we'll. But he was taken
suddenly worse and died almost before they
knew it. He was sweet little boy, loved
by ell his playmates and almost idolized by
his parents. To them it is sad blow. Rev.
Mr.. Cloudy, Of Eldora, preached the funeral
sermon in the Presbyterian Church on Sum-
day.
tits expected tha!th Presb yterian Church
will be dedicated on Thursday, the 25th
inst. Raw. Mr.. Reed, Of Dubuque, has been
isvited to assist, and is expected to be pres-
snt.
p.S-The Post Office meeting held last
Tuesday evening, was, 50 far as results ore
concerned, failure.
1t may seem to you. Mr.. Editor, and other
outsiders q trivial affair to make so much
fuss about. 1t is not the thing ITSELF but the
principle upon which some parties are work.
ing, that causes the intense feeling existing
in our community at present. It would be
impossible 10 give candid statement Of the
proceedings without telling some truths that
might not sound we'll for those concerned.
Attempts viii be made to call another
meeting, but with what success, will be seen
in the future. -
Buchanan County bulletin and guardian., 1869-02-19
ouss yssUP lErrss.

Nm. Enron: The Post Ofsce question
is the all>absorbing topic OF the day, with
the Jesupites. So general is il the subject
Of conversation, that strangers even, visiting
our town, are infected with the wild excite>
ment, and array themselves, some on one
side and some on the other, and advocate
the merits of their respective candidates with
all the warmth and feeling that . native
might be supposed TO do.
Monday evening was the tune set by
" Headqaarssrs' for the slectios, which was
to decide who would be entitled to The much
coveted prize. II was pretty generally be,
lievsd, however, BY : large portion Of our
towns~people that It would be farce, andso
not much attention was paid to it at first.
Monday evening came, and with il agood.
iy number Of people from Jssup, and . good.
lier number from The sxbwrbs. Alter gong
through the Formally ofappointing . chair
man, judges. &C., they proceeded to exercise
the rights Of free American eitissns, soue>
what after the nobls sxsnpls Of New York
City. And he Lesson seemed 70 have been
well learned, for on counting The votes II was
found there were Eve moro votes cast than
people who voted. And from Appearances
We should judge goodly number Of for
eigners were naturalizsd in rather hurry.
A large number Of our leading citizens
being dissatisfied with the election, deeming
il unfairly conducted, have taken steps to
have another election held soon, conducted
on fair undertaking, and then abide BY
the result. We have expected Congress 70
adjourn pending this contest, but We think
now that it will be safe for them to keep on
as usual.
II our people would enly gsessp half the
excitement shout sidsvslks that they do
about the Post OAics, i roeld be moro to
their interest," and add vastly 70 the welfare
ofour town. We would suggest the proprie>
ty Of instituting some movement looking to
ths paving Of our business strssts. 4 side>
walk connecting the east and wsst ends Of
town is very badly needed. and should BY al
means be attended to st once.
Can't be that We are going 70 havs spring
this early in the seasont Il hardly seems
possible, yet It looks like . general breaking
up. The heavy rains Of the past few days
and the warm weather has sofAsnsd the ice,
and drawn much Of the frost from the
ground. s
Our citisens may expect . treat, shortly,
by way Of lecture from Rob. Morris, IL.
D., on his Masonic Explorations in the Holy
Land. II is to be given under the patrons
age Of the Aasonc Lodge d tAb place.
Buchanan County bulletin and guardian., 1869-02-19
THE FAIR GROUNDS.

Mr.. W. A. Jones is iudefatigable in his
efforts to secure subscriptions to the stock
for the fair grounds. Of the two hundred
shares needed, one hundred and forty>fve
have already been subscribed. The SUBJ
scribers are among the best men in lndepen'
deuce and Buchanan Co. The success Of
the scheme is practically assured. When
Jones gets after q man with that subscrip>
ton book, he nigh, just as well conclude to
surrender at discretion. And it issurrender.
ing to good thing-both for Jones and for
the public. 1t will be credit to US to have
such ample and tastsfully fitted up fair
grounds and we hope it will have the effect
to secure the organization Of an agricultural
society which will command the confidence
and support Of oil classes.