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Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1869-08-11
FALLS CITY, NEB., August 2, 1869.

FALLS CITY, NEB., August 2, 1869.
Mr.. EDIToR: Having just returned from
a trip through northern Kansas, and being
at leisure, | thought l could not devote my
time better than to give my old friends and
fellow citizens of Clearfeld little sketch of
southern Nebraska and Northern Kansas
Falls City is situated about the centre of
Richardson county, ten miles from the Mis-
souri, river and five miles from the Kansas
line. The village is about the size of Cur
wensville, situate on a high prairie, afford
ing one of the most beautiful views imagin
able. Riawatha, in Kansas, fifteen miles
distant, can be seen very plainly from our
doors. The crops in this county cannot be
beat anywhere in the United States. The
average yield of fall wheat in this county
will be from 25 to 80 bushels-spring wheat
from 10 to Is bushels--oats from 20 to so
to the acre. l have, as yet seen nothing of
Clearfeld county's :chief dependence, l. e.
buckwheat. Land is worth from five to
! twelve dollars per acre, according to locality
and distance from county seat A good,
! plain, comfortable and substantial house can
be built for 5000. The Nemaha Valley r..
K. is about being put under headw ay, which
viii afford US direct market-in St. Louis.
| for the East, and Omaha for the Vest. The
land is much better in Nebraska than in
! kanSas-the crops are much better, and Ne
braska, upon the whole, offers greater ad-
vantages for emigration than any other State
West of the Missouri river. | spent two
very pleasant days in White Cloud, Kansas,
The city is on the Missouri river, FIVE miles
from the Nebraska line, in the North East
corner of Donaphon county, and contains
about twenty-five hundred inhabitants Bu-
siness in Kansas and Nebraska is looming
up on account Of the Railroad prospects
Mechanics of every kind could not do bet
ter than to emigrate to this new Western
country. We can, here, see the Aborigines
OF the forest In their simplicity and gran
der; and more filthy. slovenly, degraded
race of people never saw in my life before.
The great Nemaha Agency is about twelve
miles from Falls City. We see the Indian
stalking through our streets daily. Major
Lightford, broad brim from Pennsylvania,
is the agent at this post. More anon.
! Yours Respectfully, F.B.
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pROPOSALS-TO BUILDERS ANA
L MECHANICS -'p

Sealed proposals for erecting the work and s,-
nishing the different kinds of material 10 b. ~
in the construction of new Prison, with Sns-;sTt
residence attached for Clear6eld county. PEN.
will be received at the Commissioner iee =
Clearfeld. until Wednesday, the 9th day ot .a
gust inst, where plans and specifications can 4.
examined at any time.
BIDS will be received for the whole contrset ..
well Us for the different branches Of tie WORK VIZ
Excavation Masonry and Stone Work Brick Wo,t
Carpentry. Cast Iron, Wrought Iron. Pia,tsrinr
Painting and Glazing Plumbing and HvirauEr,
Heating and Ventilation, Stating Hardvare
Locks. dc.. and Tin Work.
For further particulars apply at the said Hes
The Arcbitcct will be present the day before
the letting TO give any necessary explanations
Attest: HENRY STONE,
g. B. GOoDLANDER. oTHELL0 SMEAD
Clerk. 3. Ii. SHAFFSER
Comm RS Office. Comm,
August 4. 1869.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1869-08-11

WHEN Temperance men make nomina-
tons for political offices, Independent of po
htical parties, they simply play into the
hands of the rum sucking, bser- drinking,
whiskey -swilling Democracy. By directing
votes from Republican candidates, they aid
in placing in power men pledged to the sup
port of the liquor tlffiac. in all its hideous
ramifcations.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1869-08-11
AGRICULTURAL FAIR.

The "Clenrheld County Agricultural Society"
have determined not to hold a regular Fair this
year, for the reason, ainly, that notice has not
been given in proper time to have the necessary
preparations made. 1t has been determ ned how
ever, to hold a Fair the old ground, near the
Borough of Clear6sld, on WEDNESDAY,
THURSDAY & FRIDAY, re l4h, 18th and
l6th days of October, a. d. 1870, and for the pur-
pose of affording the farmers opportunity of
preparing, and making it an object to improve
and exhibit fall crops to be put in the ground
this year. the following premiums a,eofered
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A Noble Life,

On the 2Sth June, 1861, at the very be
ginning of the late war for the preservation
OF the Union, John w. Geary was mustered
into the service as Colonel. On the 18th
April 1862, he was promoted to Brigadler
General, and on the 18th January, 1865.
was made Major General. He was wound
ed at Bolivar, Cedar Mountain and Chancel'
lorsville. To the present day he carries
rebel lead in his body. He has been Mayor
of San Francisco, Governor of Kansas,
Military Governor OF Savannah, and Gov
ernor of Pennsylvania. He discharged the
responsible duties of each and all of these
positions with honor to himself and credit
to his native State. Few Pennsylvauians
have ever made ncbler record. The peo'
pie read it with pride, and will re elect him
in October by an overwhelming majority
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1869-08-11

Nor OuR DAD.-The Walker party in
Virginia repudiate the idea of their triumph
being called a Democratic victory. The
Richmond Enquirer. the old Democratic
organ, speaks thus: ''.fh2 democratic pa
pers at the North committed very grave
error in ascribing this great victory to the
Virginia Democracy. There has been no
such party IN this State for eight years,and
ats rery Tones haze rotte;t and nom crunabte
at tie touch No resmrectionaIy process
could bring thai party to tJe, and ITS ashes
lie mi,glei nth, and mdistinguished from,
tkat Of tie oil Wig partR.''
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1869-08-11

IT is SAID that the name of the Chair
man of the Democratic State committee, is
not Mutchler, but Mishler, aud that he is
the proprietor of ''Mishler's Stomach Bit
ters." 1t may possibly prove healthier
tonic for Democrats, than the rot-gut they
generally use. They need something to
strengthen them badly
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1869-08-11
A HEAVY Loss.-The six story building

A HEAVY Loss-The six-story building
at Front and Lombard streets, Philadelphia,
used as bonded warehouse for the storeage
of whiskey. fell with crash on Wednesday
last. Many OF the barrels bursted, and the
Eouor ran into the cellar and caught fire
from the furnace, aud, as result, the whole
mass was soon enyeioped in flames. Loss
about six millions OF dollars; insured for a
tout one half
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1869-08-11

Mr.. GOULD, of the Comeron County
Press, has purchased the Beltefont National
Mr.. Gould is a good editor, an enterprising
and energetic Republican. We wish him
abundant success in his new undertaking.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1869-08-11

KENTUCKY ELECTIoN-At the election
in .Kentucky, on Monday, Aug ID, the
Democratic candidate for State Treasurer
was elected by about IL, GOO majority. This
is nearly, it not quite thirty thousand less
than Seymour's majority last year. At this
rate, the dark and bloody ground" will
emerge from its Democratic blackness into
true Republican light, in very few years.
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IN THE COURT of Common Pleas, Of
Cleartield county:

HARRISON oDELL, s'al,' No IA March 7.
Ioty
JOHN TURLEY. Form Attachment
Now 25,h June. 1869. T. ] Mccullough. D irl
L. Krebs. and VIM. NJ Mccullough, appointed
Trustees. according to the provisions Of the act
of assembly: By the Court
Notice is hereby evenly the undersigned 'b0
reside in the Borough of Clssrield. Of their sP-
pointment as above stated, and all persons IN
debted to the said John TurleyfOr holding prop
erty belonging to him, are required to pay ini
deliver all such sums of money and property due
and belonging to him, to the undsrsignsd Trustees
and all creditors are requested TO present theis
respective accounts and demands.
T ] MCCULLOUGH,
DAVE L EkEBS.
W. N. MCCULLOUGH.
July 81, 1869. Trustees
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Lancaster county proposes to establish a
free college, so as to give every boy born or
settled within her borders first class edu-
cation 1t is glorious and magnificent
idea, worthy the noble Republicans Of old
Lancaster
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1869-08-11

the Mining Gazette, that a nice little fight
is in progress in Elk county, between the
Early and Hall factions. for the Legislative
nomination by the Democracy OF this dis
trict Well. We don't care which whips.
The longest pole knocks the persimmon-
So pitch in, gentlemen.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1869-08-11

After all the fuss, General Rosecrans de-
elines to accept from the Democrats the
nomination for Governor of Ohio, which is
creditable to him but rather perplexing to
the Ohio Democracy.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1869-08-11

Kentucky is rapidly approaching the
verge of civilization. About twenty Union
men have been elected to the Legislature.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1869-08-11

Packer aud Pershing, Petty Pair of
Poor Props of the Pomeroy PendIeton Re
pudiation school of Politicians. How do
you ike the group, honest Democrats.
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The above premiums will be paid to the per-
sons to whom competent Judges shall award
them. The entire premium list will be published
soon, for the Fair next in the hope th at
may be induced to compete for the premiums
and thus enc ourage a good cause
The Society have also determined to open the
Fair ground on Friday, the 18th day of October,
1859, at l2 o'clock, NJ, for the purpose of tr Of
ting match on the track for q citizens purse of
S5O-best in 5, in single harness to trot against
time Open to all horses owned in the county at
least 10 days previous. The grounds will be open
from to o'clock, NJ Admittance 25 cents to
all persons. Persons desiring to enter their hor-
ses to compete for the purse can do so by giving
notice, either in person by writing, to the Sec
retsry, and by the payment of an entrance fee of
81 90.
1t is hoped that township organizations will be
got up in the mean time in the different town
ships. and that greater interest may be mani
fosted in the cause oi Agriculture. Meetings and
discussions will do much good If requested th Q
Society will send speakers to meet any Of the or
ganizations once or twice with view of sncour-
aging and promoting home discussions
G. R. BARRETT, President.
A. w. GRAHAM, Secretary.
Clearheld, Pa, August IL, 1869.
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Aew Adrertissments.
A DMINISTRATORS' NOTICE..

A9uert.srments set up rHkargs typo oRt Of pkaIn
STYLE iotH be charged double usual rates No tuts
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1869-08-11

Every Republican, in order to secure his
vote, must be registered before the election,
and the better plan is to attend to it now.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1869-08-11

Brick Pomeroy has durned temperance
lecturer. He has an ample field for labor
among the rum sucking Democracy.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1869-08-11

The Clearfsld Democrats are as quiet as
lambs. Mutchler don't suit them.
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: ters of Administration on the estate of
Henry Irwin late of Lawrence township dec'd ,
having Leen granted TO the undersigned. notice is
HEREBY given that all persons indebted TO said
tate are required 10 make Immediate payment
and those having claims against the same will
present them properly auth ticated, for settle
ment. to JOHN SANkEY,
MARY IRWIN.
Aug. IL, lS69-Stp. Administrators.
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P K r A T z E R

P K r A T z e r
Is receiving new goods
Sells choice groceries
1ias full stock of dry goods
Receives goods every week
Buys all his goods for cash
Can afford to sell them ch cap
Has the best cook stoves
Warrants his boots and shoes
Keeps all kinds of leather
Exchanges Tor produce
Is closing out summer goods
Wants all kinds of grain
Delivers goods free of charge
Will buy you anything
Keeps everything-
His store is sopposite the Jail.
Clearfeld, August IL, lS69-lm.
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A RMSTRoNG i LINN ArToRsKys
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NoTlCE-Al1 persons indebted to the sub.cri-
IN Der, are requested to come and settle with
out delay. r. NOSSop
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SALT' SALTm-A prime article of ground
~ um salt putrp in patent SACKS. for sale chea
at the stcia Of p MoSSoS
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IRoUND AMI. UNGRoUND SPICE I'd Tfi yia.-
" English Currants, Essence Gomez
gar of the hes, quality for sale ey IRWIN.
Jan. To-. HAhIoHith
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MUSICAL GOODS. .xiolins futes hfes ciS.yT. l,png.,
M accordeons, liaIian. Strings, gul.;;l book.,
clarionet reeds, music paper, insti p;aros ard
organs. 1shH----
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ATTORNEYS ut gaiu.

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ID USSELL q LONGENECKER.
Ii ATToRKEYs AND CoUNsELLoRs AT LAW.
BEDFORD. Pa,
Will attend promptly and faithfully 70 all bust
ness entrusted to their care. Special attention
given to collections and the prosecution of claims
for Back Pay Bounty, Pensions &c
OFFICE, on Juliana Street, south Of the Court
hoase. apr5, 67tf
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1869-10-21
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A YER'S SARSAPARILLA,
FOR PURIFYING THE OoD.

The reputation this excellent medicine enjoys
is derived from its cures many of which are truly
marvellous. lnYeterate cases of Scrofulous dis
case, where the system seemed saturated with
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Scrofulous affections and disorders, which were
aggravated by the scrofuIous contamination until
they were painfully affecting, have been radical
ly cured in such great numbers in almost every
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Scrofulods poison is one OF the most destructive
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fatal diseases, without exciting a suspicion of its
presence. Again, it seems to breed infection
throughout the body, and then, on some fayora-
bic occasion, rapidly develops into one or other of
its hideols forms, either on the surface or among
the yitals. In the latter, tubercles may be sud-
denly deposited in the lungs or heart, or tumors
formed IN the liver, it shows its presence by e.
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the various Ulcerous affections of the muscular
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Syphilis or Venereal and Mereurial Diseases are
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Uterine Ulcerations and Female Diseases are
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philadelphia Grade.
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especially adapted to First-elass Wholesale and
Retail Trade, will be found to embrace the most
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Full lines of Low Priced Eastern Made Skirts.
70 Springs, 35 cents; 20 Springs, 45 cents %
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apr2m3
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This company is organized on the
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