The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1869-02-25
Literary Summary.

| Free Foundations for Libraries EUerytchere
| The establishment of libraries by charita-
| BILE endowment. or the cooperation of intel
! llGent public-spirited citizens, is subject
! that should receive general attention. As
| purifier of morals, means of popular edu-
cation, relief of CT DIVIDED prisons and aims
! houses, a direct promoter of the peace, hap
| piness, and wealth of communities, the
| public library ranks with the church and
the school. 1t apbesrs. from signs cropping
out here and there. especially IN tie West,
as if the times were propitious for the fur
therance of this great work. Such, at least,
Is the conviction entertained by d. Appleton
s. Co, who have received, recently, many
! inquiries from different States. asking to be
Informed as to the best method of founding
libraries, and selecting books. In response
to the widespread feeling thus shown to
exist upon the subect. and to give it pow
erful impulse, they have determined to offer
a direct and substantial encouragement for
the formation of public libraries in all parts
of the United States. The plan which they
propose is, in scope, liberality, and precise
adaptation to the benefcent end sought to
he ccomplished, unparalleled to the histo-
~ m 0t public enterprises. IT is as follows:
Inc Appietons offer to give free. what
| may De called the founaation for libraries
| everywhere. They will presen4 To eoob
"a
| library a complete set, in 10 volumes, of
their standard New American CycloI elia.
| This great national work. the only publica-
ton Of the kind, is one which organizers of
libraries usually buy first of all books, be-
cause it is the one most often consulted by
persons Of all classes and vocations, in
search of reliable information of all kinds of
topics. Sixteen large octave volumes, con-
tanning many thousand pages of the most
valuable reading matter, for the purchase
of which they woull ordinarily spend their
money, they therefore receive for nothing
Ia one sense, the CycloJ 8e liza is in itself Ii
brary SO that from the start, the Clubs
will have the better part Of what they want
ed for nothing. The only return asked by
the donors for this muuifcent gift is, that
the Club shall proceed to raise and expend
not less than FIVE hundred dollars to buy
other books. In other words, that the Club
shall build the superstructure on the found
alton laid by the Appletons. In the selec>
ton of suitable books by hands experienced
for many years in the making Of libraries.
the Appletous will render all the assistance
required. and supply the books. with the
usual discount. The Cyclopgdia thus be-
comes literally gift.
This extraordinary plan. 50 far as it has
been Submitted to the judgment of individ-
ullS. meets with uilanluhluS approval
When it comes to be generally know, il
cannot fail to elicit prompt recognition and
thankful acceptance from the Inhabitants Of
hundreds of cities, towns, and villages, in
the United States.
For particulars Of plan, address D. AP
PLEToN & Co., New York.
THE MARCH NUMBEa of that ever welcome
family visitant. Demorest's Magazine, has
met in, Ct1r canctuOa bright haau-
tiful, and interesting. as an elegant display
of the early spring fashions and an entertain
ing collection of handsomely illustrated tales
and sketches can render it, and nuaherless
cuts, descriptions and hints all relative to
matters important to the fair sex. This is
undoubtedly one OF the best, largest, and
most useful journals of fashion now issued in
this country, whether relative to the house
hosd or society, and every woman will find
it an earnest, faithful friend. $500 yearly.
Publication office. 838 Broadway, New York
SI0"0 REwA.D Cor any man that Will sell
cheaper or better -four or grocer, es than Gun
nincham & Muller, who keep in ]ohnstown,
opposite the Houston House" They keep
constantly for sale, either Wholesale or retail,
choice flour, feed, groceries, provisions. etc,
and are wiling to sell at the lowest price and
smallest possible profit. Having made ar
engagements by WlIich tHeg can procure IfeSU
and new articles, they will warrant their Hour,
meat FISH, buckwheat -four and feed, with all
other articles in the grocery or provision lire,
to be good, and rs they pay constant attention
to business they design a share Of the public
patronage, ana would be pleased to see many
| call and examine for themselves as to the
truth of what they say.
! BIG TME.-There VIII probably be q big
/ time in EbensbuIS next week, rs Court viii
/ be in session and a Ladies Fair in progress
/ and everybody is expected to be IN Attendance
| at one or the other. il you, dear reader,
should happen to be coming, don't forget to
bring your pocket book, for you will never
! have a better chance to buy more goods for
! less money than YOU can Just now procure at
the renowned cheap cash store of Il. A. Shoe
! maker & Co., who never have been, never
! will be, and never can be underSo!d by any
dealer in Dry goods or groceries here or els"-
where. Loud talk but come and see If it ain
| true talk, nevertheless.
A Coon ARTicIE-The cIearest and most
palatable syrup we have ever tas ed was
! bought at the hardware ard grocery establish
! ment of Geo Huulley, who makes it point
to buy only the very best goods in his line of
| traffic. It bright as honey and as
sweet as the first kiss from a maiden 3 lips
| Our readers will find many things they may
need at Huntley's mammoth depot, and need
never fear that exorbtant prices will be
charged them for what they purchase.
BLUsTERY Tuesday last was one of the
most Blustery ard disagreeabe days Of the
season, and it was with the the utmost Difficult
ty that persons could make their way to the
cheap mercantile mart OF V. 5. Barker, where
cheap prices and an excellent stock prevails
just the same in windy weather as during the
most pleasant season of the year.
ELECTED Our rear neighbor, c. T. Rob-
erts, having been elected councilman, deems
it not incompatible with his duty to counsel
! everybody who wants to buy sewing machine,
watch, clock, or anything else in his line, to
call upon him, as he wants to sell out every
article in his establishment, and-and buy
more. So come right along.