Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1870-04-29


brought the people to town from all quarters.
We may safety Say that there has not been
such large crowd in Bedford at any one time
| since last "circus day and if the exercises
we're not fully appreciated by al, they com
manded undivided attention. The Odd Eel.
lows, consisting Of Bedford Lodge, and En-.
oampment, in full, and very creditable repre-
sentations from Bloody Run, saxton, Wood
berry aud other lodges, amounting to about
one hundred ard City members, formed in
procession 10 front Of their Hall at one o.
clock ?. M., IN full regaIia, and headed by
the Silver Cornet Band, marched through
the principal streets, and proceeded to the
Cemetery where the dedicatory ceremonies,
which were very interesting and solemn
were performed. DR.. C. N Hickok and Mr.
John Taylor, made very appropriate speeches
which we're warmly received by the Order,
and the large audiauee present. after which,
the procession marched back to their Hall
and dismissed.
1 The Colored Citizens who had made great
preparations for their Jubilee celebration
began at the break o'day by firing salutes in
honor fthe XVIII Amendment During the
forenoon, they held Divine service in their
church and thanked God for the enfranchise.
meat of their race, after which, they raised
pole about hundred feet in hight, with the
stars and stripes floating at the top. AT three
aud half clock they formed in procession
on Union Street, marched through Penn,
East. Pitt. and Juliana back to the Pole,
where they we're addressed By Rev. John Fid
Ter, William 7. Barks, Colonel Frank Gordon
and Jacob S. Young colored, and Messrs. J. B.
Cessna and W. c. Holahan. The procession
was very creditable. They numbered about
$50 and displayed good deal Of taste in get
ting up their arrangements. The quiet and
order which prevailed 10 their ranks aad their
whole proceedings, we're commended by all
FIaE.-On Tuesday afternoon of last week
our citizens were startled by the cry of fire,
and almost Immediately after the roof Of the
Exchange Hotel, on Railroad street, the
property Of Gen. A. p Wilson, and occupied
by John S. Miller, Esq, was in a blaze. The
engines were brought 10 the rescue as soon
as possible, and large crowd OF citizens as.
sembled Immediately after the alarm was
given, but the weather being unusually dry
and windy the progress of the destroying ele-
ment was too rapid TO be stayed in time to
save the two upper stories, which were en-
tirely destroyed, together with most Of their
contents. A large portion of the furniture
in the lower part OF the building was saved
from the fire by the exertions of the bystand-
ers, but was ali more or less damaged in the
handling number Of the adjoining build
ings were at one time in danger but were
saved by the exercise Of the necessary pre-
caution. The origin of the fire is not known,
but it is supposed to have either been from
the attic, or communicated to the roof by
the sparks from passing engine. The build
ing, we understand, was insured to the amount
Of $1,000 The heaviest loss is incurred by
Mr. Miller, in the destruction and damage of
his furniture. Some Of the boarders, and
domesties sustained severe losses OF baggage,
clothing and other effects.
Mr. Miller, was injured considerably in at
tempting to remove some of the furniture,
but is recovering. The building we under.
sta1d is to be rebuilt and enlarged in a short
time Huntingdon Journal and Amerioan
April 20th.
DoSArIoy yIsIT-The Reformed parsonage
of the St. Clairsyille charge was visited by
many Of the members and friends of the
minister on the morning Of the 5th Of April.
Although the weather was very unpleasant,
yet they came from far and near in wagons,
and carriages and foot with many tokens of
love.
They filled the NOW with bay and brought
corn and oats to supply the pastors horse for
many weeks 70 come. They left large pile
of wood, much of this already prepared for
the stove. in the vicinity Of the wood house.
The chicken coop was well filed The house
was made their special object to provide; and
this they did bountiiully. After partak
ing Of refreshments aud thanks being re-
turned to them by the Pastor, al returned 10
their homes richer and happier than they
came. The gifts in all amounted to about
100000
OlLDoM-Latest adyices from the Oil re
gons show that on Stump Island the Island
King well is pumping seventy eight barrels
per day. The "Island Queen" well which
was pampng thirty two barrels, was torpe-
doed few weeks ago, and has since been
pumping from fifty to sixty barrels.
On the "Hariley and Shannon" farm, we
have the following reports. ''Brady's Run"
No. l., forty barrels Mama No. l., ten
barrels. ''PeaNns" thirty barrels, ''Miama''
No. >, thirty barrels. We are glad to hear
+ Of the continued success OF the above wells,
as a number Of our Bedford friends are inter.
e5ted.
Two other wells are being put down on
Stump Island by the company and bid fair to
be a success.
LITTLE THIxCs-The Washington House is
being painted inside and out and Maj. Dibert
is making extensive preparations for Spring
Season The Anderson Row has received a
new coat Of paint and looks well. new
pavement has been made in front Of Mr..
Brode's residence and new curb stone in front
Of Dr.. Harry's. Court was largely attended
this week The Democrats have abolished
the Crawford County System. On Monday
Tuesday and Wednesday, the assignees Of
Reed Schell auctioEed off tie dry goods be
longing to the Mill-Town store. The goods
were brought to the room lately occupied by
! 7. M Lynch and sold by William Dibert auc-
tioneer. John Bowers was sworn in on Mon
day and Immediately after deputized Jacob
4 Feder to act in his stead as Constable.
CONSTITUTION BITTERs. This is the name
of one &C the best preparations in the line Of
Bitters now before the public. It is per- feei
cure for dyspepsia, fever and ague, aeidi,y OF
the stomach, loss of appetite, nausea, heart
burn, iaundiee, aud all diseases arising from