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The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1869-11-27

TIE progress Of Minnesota in the pros
duction of wheat is among the agricultural
marvels of the age. 1t is estimated that
the surplus wheat of that State the present
year will be fully 100000 bushels, while
but little of the great graiO plateau en-
braced within its limits has yet been
brought under cultivation. One farmer,
the past year, harvested 1000 acres, with
an average yield of forty bushels to the
acre. This section, while much of it is too
far north for growing corn, will evidently
become the Odessa of America in the pro,
duction of wheat.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1869-11-27

1t is said that short time ago close.
listed farmer in Phillips, Me-, died alter
devising one dollar to his only son. The
old gentleman was duly buried in the ven.
erable church yard, which suffered a terri
BILE washing away by the flood, and she. t
time ago his body was found, opposite the
sons place, having been brought down the
river agreat distance. When the tender
hearted son was informed Of the fact, he
made the touching remork, "Prob IDLY come
back alter that dollar"
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1869-11-27

\ young man and his intended presented
themselves before :he City Clerk OF Daven-
port, Iowa, the other day Tor marriage
license. 1t was found that the Intended
bridegroom was under age aud had neither
patents nor guardian In order to make
the proceedings regular, the lady suggested
that she herself shonid be appointed guar.
dian. Ae she wac ovor eighteen she Was
eligible, was duly appointed guardian, and
then gave cunseut That her ward should
marry herself
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1869-11-27

Boston has another sensation which
eclipses the Jubilee. 1t is avcrred that
about four o'clock the other morning a lady
in that city saw in the sky the "blazing
form of man respondent as the sun in its
meridian glory, with forms of infantie
beauty lowering around him" The words,
Come, now is the accepted time, come
now," in large green letters, were distinct
ly perceived surrounding the vision, which
is said to have been seen and vouched for
by respectable parties beside the lady.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1869-11-27

j. G. Buell., Cashier Of the Second Ma
t:onal Bank of Cleveland, committed sui
eide by shooting himself through the heart.
The cause is supposed to be mental depres-
sion, resulting from losses during the late
pauic. A rumor having prevailed that Mr..
Buell. was defaulter, aud that the bank
would loose heavily, the Directors publish
card that its responsibility is unimpair-
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1869-11-27
DEMORESTS MONTHLY,

q magazine of practical utility in the house, q
mirror of the fashions, and literary conser-
vatOr Of surprising interest and 'tistic excel
ence, acknowledged TO be the m,delu parlor
ma gazine of Am: Tca
The engraving, 2Sx32 inches, is from Ire or
iginal pain ,ng, entitled, The Picnic ON the
Fourth of July
The nting took whole year, and is con-
sidered the finest OF the entire list of numerous
pOpulor productions by Lilli NJ. Spencer. The
engraving WAS the labor of four years, by
three eminent artsts-John Rodgers Samuel
Iialpin, and Samuel Ilollyer The last named
having been induced to come from Europe to
finish it. fhe engravets have ably seconded
the successfulla the painter. None but
artists can fully appreciate the skin and labor
layished on this engraving The general eff
tect is very fine and impressive and the deli
rate finish to the heads will bear the most mi
mute inspection. The union Of line and stipple
is executed with unusual ability, and their
skilfu combination has greatly contributed to
the success of the engrayers in this unsurpass-
ed proof of their genius.
Thelwork on the engraving alone cost over
seven thousand dollars besides the cost of the
copyright, and is acknow lodged by competent
Judges the most deliberately finished large work
of art evor engraved in America
Fine copies of this magnificent picture, on
heavy plate paper, worth $40 each, are to be
given as a premium to each subscriber TO
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1869-11-27

1t is limited that the government is in
POSSESSION OF facts connected with the New
York Custom House frauds that will startle
the public one OF these days. Preparations
are being made for full and fearless inves
tigatiou into the matter, no matter VINO
may be involved.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1869-11-27

e GEORGE PEABODY The remains of
George Peabody, after imposing funeral
ceremonies under the direction of Queen
Victoria, were brought to this country in
the British steamer Monarch The U. s.
Steamer Richmond Of the Mediterranean
squadron was ordered to accompany the
Monarch.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1869-11-27

FREsH HorsrERs.-Received every day by Ex-
press, from the 'Oyster Beds" fresh Monokin
plants, in tubs, and for sale by the 100 or 1000
aud in lots to suit customers.
J. r. BAIRD,
Variety Hall.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1869-11-27
New OYSTER Saloon.

would inform the citizens of Ridgway aud
of my Store Room, as an Oyster and Eating
SELDOM, for Ladies and Gentlemen where at all
times, can furnish Oysters Raw, Stewed or
Fried also other eatables in season. Enter.
ance on Mill Street--side door.
No Liquor sold on The premises.
J. r, BAIRD,
Variety Hall.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1869-11-27

The death penalty is not hanging as
it once was, but is a performance on the
trapeze. From the number Of serious ac-
cidents which have recently occurred
through this performance, the wonder is
that the public will allow it to be continued
The "exercise" no longer consists OF merely
swinging by the head or heels, but is not
now sensational unless it is carried into
leaps and summersaults in the air, which
are at best nothing but foolhardy and reck>
less exhibitions. And more and worse
than all, the public, by being led to it by
managers, insist upon having women per-
form these reckless feats. 1t should be
made criminal for either man or woman 70
engage in them, and i. will show greatly
demoralized state of public taste if they are
not soon stopped.
-Ketchum is again at liberty. Who
but one who has undergone imprisonment
for three years and ten months Can tell
what may be suffered by confinement under
charge of defalcation, while acknowledge
ing to the world his guilt, whether greater
or less, aud peggiug away at shoes in a
peniteutiary with hope that the future
may have something bright in store for h!rn
Ketchum's case is peculiar one-not nun
sual as to defacation, but the temper of the
man, the influential character OF his friends
and his long silence and submission alter
receiving his sentence, are peculiarities hui
seldom combined in such case. We
trust his future may bear fruit of homes
prosperity.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1869-11-27

1t is gratifying to all who think we'll of
Church Union to be informed that the un.
lou of the Old and new School churches Is
being observed by joint communion in the
Presbyterian cburhes in all the principal
cities
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1869-11-27

AN able engineer estimates the loss in
horses, extra ware Of vehicles, and extra
horse shoeing in the cities of the United
States, occasioued by blackstone and cobble
stone pavements as follows On horses,
$l5,0O0,000; on vehicles, $50 600 900 /;
and on horse shoeing, S2l l,000,000-mak-
inc a total Of $4,000 900.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1869-11-27
" ATliR.

None but gsod smart men wanted, who can
keep their business TO themselves, act corfi
deLtially with me, and make from 50 10 so
for every hours service.
Act promptly. Begin now and a fortune is
yours. Iaclose with your address - cents,
and You will get full particulars by return
mail Address.
E T. HALLET,
nov20Sw Box 356. Titusville, Pa
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1869-11-27
HEROISH ORA LHILD.


from Puwwash, Canada, as follows:
On Friday night last Mr.. Cornelius
Crowley retired with his family to rest, a
little after dark. About ten o'clock they
were aroused 10y the sound of fire some
where in the house. On springug from
his bed he found the whole body of the
house in flames. His first thought was to
get help, 50 he ran at once to the barn
where two of his sons were sleeping On
his return he found it impossible to get up
5, where five of his family were sleep
CT to his fathers room, where the old
man aud a little son were sleeping together
But Mrs. Crowley, with her babe in her
arms, succeeded in arousing some of those
up stairs Her brother and sister threw
themselves out of the window, forgetting
the three children that were still asleep in
another bed. The mothers screams ava
kened the elder daughter, and she came to-
the window and asked what she should do,
when her mother urged her to throw her,
self down from the window, but she replied,
"No; ny brother and sister must be saved
She then returned through the heat and
smoke and took her brother, little young.
er than herself (ninc years. in her arms,
and carried him to the window, from which
he sprang with no injury except slight
scorching Of his face and hair. She then
returned through the floor and brought a
still younger sister (seven years., to the
window, and here the dear child had more
than she could do, for her sister in her
fright refused to be thrown off, and with
the flames coming up around her, she s'rug.
gled with her until she put her out of the
window Ond the child dropped helplessly to
the ground. After hanging Il moment or
two upon the windowsill, she dropped down
herself, distance Of Learly sixteen feet
When she arose from the ground she said,
II am done, mother; but [ have saved
brother and sister from being burnt up"
The mother, with her burnt children then
walked distance Of six hundred and seven.
ty yards-I had it mcasurcd--to the first
neighbor's house, in a state nudity, for they
had not saved any clothing. was soon
sent for, and, in about thee hours afe" the
fire, was attending to the wants Of the suf-
fering children. | saw there was no hope
Of saving the dear girl from her forehead
! to the bottom of her feet she was one mass
Of burnt flesh. This, with the fearful shock
received from jumping so far, and walking
such distance in the cold-the night be-
ing very chilly-caused her to sink very
rapidly, ana at six in the morning size died
aged eleven years and eight months, mar
tyr to the love of her brother aud sister.
never before saw so much courage aud
frmness in one SO young; and while dress
inc her bruised and burnt limbs she utter
ed no complaint. Her sister died in the
evening; and her uncle suffered from
he effects of jumping ont Of the window
The rest vii! all recover. 1t was sight t
see the parents, broken hearted, weeping
over their suffering loved ones.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1869-11-27

IT is generally predicted that we will
have long and severe winter. Both east
and west the weather is unusually cold for
this time of the year. la Maine and Yer
mont the snow is two feet deep, and it has
fallen very heavily as far south even as
Virginia.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1869-11-27
DEMORESTs MONTHLY MACHINE

Yearly subscriptions only Three Dollars, AMI
ten cents (which is to be sent with the sub.
scription), for the postage on the engravihgs
which will be mailed securely done up on i
roller.
This is certainly the largest. most liberal
and splendid premium ever offered TO single
subscribers by rny publisher, and affords am
easy and economical way for any one to secure
an elegant work of art, Parlor Picture that
is only next to piano in the way of ornamen-
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which ought to to be cherished and held in re-
membrance by every true American.
The reception of this magnificent picture
win take every one by surprise and we do not
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procure another that combines SO much of in
terest and beauty.
Specimens of the Magazine, with circulars,
giving full particulars, will be sent to any Civ.
en- address, post free on receipt of Is cents.
Address
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The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1869-11-27

HAYrIEN advices state that the city of
MeragOate was captured BY the rebels
about the middle of last month, through the
treachery of General st. John, who was at
forwards rtied and executed.
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FREE

Of charge, except the triing sum of fiwcnty five
cents, MS guarantee of good faith. IN" husi
ness is inexhaustIble, and thousands no
engaged in it while to cir friel tie eau
of theii great success remains M st,r'. Ary
party engaging will frequently rcce' c sue
packages by express or mail. Flu tn than
this the business is all to yourself.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1869-11-27

II leouired all Kinds Of men to make up
the wurid, and so you see there had to de
some egotistikle durn fools for hotel clerks.
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tcntion but one or TWO days in the week, u
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The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1869-11-27
Vdriety Hall.

New CIDER. Just received--new cider, from
York State for family use, at John r. Baird:
Variety Hail.
j. r, BAIRD,
Variety Hall.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1869-11-27
MONEY

is an article dcs pissed by none, and we are
now prepared to show how all may possess
II in abundance, by folowinga few simple in
structious which will be given
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1869-11-27

Cor rneced with the above establishment have
Boot and Shoe Manufacturing Establshmeut
where work will be made to order. Repairing
done on short notice and on reasonable terms
The public are invited to give me a call.
oc23, '6Gy GEORGIAN ALKER.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1869-11-27
COMETHING NEW In RlDGWAY +.
BOOT & SHOE ESTABLISHMENT

The subscriber takes thia method of inform
ing the citizens of Rldgway and vicinity that
lie has opened
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1869-11-27

Repairing Watches, etc., done with the same
accuracy as heretofore. noy20, 'G9tf
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1869-11-27
BOOT & SHOE STORE,

in the room lately occupied by Henry S. Thay-
er in the west end of the Hyde House, where
may be found general assortment of
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1869-05-17
GO0D HEALrH

Is paramount to wealth. II the system Is In bad
order purge OH, The vile humors and disicinl'crs
witt, RObac:S blood Pills, aud get the internal
organs performing their regular. functions, and
oaee In order, keep them so by the daily use o.
RoUacks Stomach Bilters. .,... F..
I'm CIlALFANT
Sole agent for Lewis eOun 4!Snja
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1869-05-17
EVERYBODY

Should keep constantly within their reach, those
invaluable remedies 10 successfully combat dis
ease. lsobatk's Isioed PILLS, Roback's Stom-
acli llittets, aud lobaek's Blood Purifier, they
ars infalible in the diseases for which they are
recommended. F. w. thALFANT
.-.f Sole agent for Lewis County.
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1869-05-17
DYSPEPSIA.

There is, probably, no one disease with which
nink ind are afflicted which is the sourceor SO
ma ny ailments as D. srepsia, and there is no
more certain cure than lRohack's Stomach Biiiers
F. ". UliALFANT,
Sole Agent for Lewis county. i...
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-10-11
Bost.RowIDg ON Sunday = Another
Loss OF Life.

Sunday is no day for practicing any
sort of labor, even for amusement. II is
day of rest, and should be enjoyed as
such. Very few pleasure excursions, by
either land or water. take place on Sun
day without an accident, and even an in
dividual who may sometimes 20 out 10
spend few hours pleasantly may never
return.
Not long ago we had to chronicle the
death of two or three persons who went
out experimenting 10 boat on the Sab
bath, and now we have TO record the
death by drowning of Mr.. James p. Gal
lagher, a good-naiured young Irishmsn
of this city, and prominent member Of
one Of our boat clubs, which occurred
last evening 10 the river ct the foot OF
Jefferson street. 1t appears that Mr..
Gallagher had challenged Charles How.
ard, member of the Memphis Boat
Club, to pull single seull race Of two
miles on the 20ih inst, and that he went
out yesterday afternoon in q she'll boat to
practice for the contest. Rowing too
rapidly down stream, and not perceiving
in the cleaning how close be was to dan
ger, OeIOre DC nhu umc W tufu tho W"
Of the boat or fend off" be shot under
the guuwale Of q cosl-barge, lying along
side the steamer Luminsry. with force
sufficient to "rock" the little craft fu.
riousIy. In this sudden and unexpected
dilemma he attempted to seize the barge,
but 10 doing so capsized the boat and fell
into the swift flowing waters Of the
Mississippi. He rose but once, and then
tried to grasp the boat; but falling in
that, he sank to the bottom. Persons
who ssw the accident rushed to save the
life Of the young man. if possible; but
the occurrence occupied so short q time
that their efforts resulted 10 nothing
they were too late on the scene to do
good.
We regret this Sudden taking off" Of
an excellent young man, who was an Or
nament to the society in which he
moved; and we sympathize with his
relatives and friends in their bereave-
ment. At the same time we hope it will
be warning to others not to 60 out a.
rowing on the Sabbath.
Up to noon to-day the body had not
been found.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-10-11
Amusemenfs.

MEMPHIS THsATER - The entertain
ments at the Memphis this evening are
for the benefit Of the Confederate Relief
Association. The bare mention of such
worthy object is sufficient 70 fill the
house, for among the most benevolent
classes ofthe United States the people of
Memphis stand foremost Although we
have not been quite quarter Of CEN
fury on the Bluff. still we have known it
when only little larger than good
sized village, and from that time to
this We remember no charitable en-
tertainment worthy of attendance that
was not well attended. There will be a
galaxy Of amateur talent this evening
that ought of itself be sufficient attrac-
ton to Gil every seat in the dress circle,
parquette. family tier and gallery. FORE
most on the list we find Mrs. Heating,
Miss wilkinson, Miss Williams, Prof Ss-
batzky, Messrs Shultz, Tominson.
Jacobs. Henry Farmer and the pupils Of
Prof. DeGrsy Benefits dancing acad-
envy. These with others will join in a
brilliant concert and beautiful ballet,
while number of young Thespians will
perform in q burlesque entitled The
Coming Man. We venture to say the
receipts for the Association will be quite
handsome. atft tVg
BaooMs OPERA HoUsE.-The great
sensation of the seassn-Harry Mccarthy
will appear at the Opera House to.
night That he will he received with an
Irish ced mile failthe and an Arkansas
ho0r1h ia bevond a doubt because. to
use Hibernieism, hes favorite son
of the green sod born in the wilds of
Rackensack." he will appear in num-
Der of bis inimitable Dutch, Yorkshire,
Scotch and Irish characters. singing in
succession 81 Smokes Mine Pipe" "Gee
Whoa, Dobbin," The Apple-woman's
Lament" and "The Irish Emigrants
LAMENT" also in his laughable farce Of
Lore and Politics, in which he person
ates Teddy o Ram" Get your tickets
early tonight. boys, or you'll find little
room in the Opera House.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-10-11

II YOU want bill-heads, cards, eircu-
lars. account sales, or anything 10 the
way OF job printing, os1e TO this office,
where you will get the very best q the
lowest kind OF prices Give ls call
before making your orders lisf
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-10-11
Notice to Capitalists

ONE FINN RESIDENCE. Tw0-sT0RY
" frame builiine, kitchen and cistern at
ched: also 80 acres Of land, all fenced. with
about 500 fruit iTsss Of all kinds, situated on
hecorner of horn Lake road and Kafr avenue.
~ miles from Court Square. will be sold Mon
dsy, the 18th Of October, between two and three
otiock in the afternoon. on the place. 70 the
highest bidder. u cover trust deed Of S1fi1-
the balance on terms TO suit.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-10-11

MURRAY g. RIDGLEY, merchant tailors,
Al Madison street, have received one Of
the prettiest stocks of goods ever brought
to this market They viii &c able to sse"
to any gentleman the finest patterns for
suits. of the latest styles just from the
Northeast and West, that can be anywhere
selected. These gentlemen propose and
will compete with The hrgr glass estsb'
Nshments in the United States. We
voais RECON- mend our friends to look ct
the stock OF goods received and being re-
ceived every day W thpse gentlemen BE.
fore buying at other places, l0-I
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-10-11

E0TICE-Planters and merchants
are respectfully tgvifed 70 cali cifA their
orders for drugs and family medicines
al IA. j. Smith 4 Co. $. druggists, 22s
Mats street, under re WorshdHl House.
Satisfaction guaranteed. I'll
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-10-11
special bargains I'm Dress Goods az
vendig 4 Bros, 226 Main st. SOt

NorrcE TO CIrY AND Country MER,
cHAxrs-Large stock of staple and fancy
dry goods, notions, bought for cash, and
will be jobbed at extra low prices. Lin
seys and jeans, full assortment, and be-
low market rates, being bought at auc'
ton. J.H. LsKwESsTIyE 4 BRos.,
SO 23l Main street, Clay Building.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-10-11

Cane Lime. Rosendale and Louis
willie Cement, Plaster, Piastering
Hair and Fire Brick. tAfs
BUCHANAN, HORTON a Co..
er.as 344 Front street.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-10-11

II possesses the very great advantage
of carrying the work in the natural way
from left TO right-which enables the
operator to handle the work more readily
and to sit upright; while machines which
carry the work from the operator require
an inclination of the body forward (detri-
mental to HEALTHY and are hard and tire
some to use.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-10-11

"ARIF New York Ledger. Nos. 30,
81, 80, % and 81, can all be found al
Chappelrs, Postoffce corner also bach
numbers Of other papers, envelopes,
writing paper. etc.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-10-11

planters, TAKE NoTIcE.-Great bar
gains offered in osnablrgs, domestics,
leans, linseys, brogans and boots atI. =,
Loewenstine h Bros. 23l Main st. ~
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-10-11

THE BEST Is THE CHEAPEsT.-J De-
vote has the best of everything 10 the
family grocery line, corner Third and
Adams streets. h d
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-10-11

FoR stoves, oils and house-furnishing
goods, go to N. Schwsrzenberg, 234 Main
street, Exclusive agent for the cele-
brated "Continental," with sliding doors.
Ten DER cent. OF profits ON all sales
given 10 Confederate widows ana !
orphans. io'l
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-10-11

- CIR yo4y T, Y. shirts and furnishing
goods direct Of the ,Acppfscturers, Wig
gans Il Thorn, 2S3 Clay Building. s0-t