davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1870-02-14
DRUGS! DRUGS

Pure Drngs a Chris ira
Puie nrI-s hrst Is
pnre Dru.s a Chris les
Pure Drug- at thri-tie'>.
Puie Drugs at Chr,-ties.
Pre-cr ptons Compoundsd at Christie.
Prescriptions Compounded AT Chrisiis's
Prescrp ions Compounded at ri.iic's.
Presentations Com "up led at Chrisie's.
Prescriptions O.nroundod at thristie's.
Medicines at Chrisies.
Metlcin,s at t'rIi-lies
Medicines al Cnri-tics.
Medicnt~ Christie's
Medicines al Ch.is,ie',.
Prescriptions Compounded nj Chrisiic's
l'r's riptions Compounded at Chrstic's
Prercrip 10 Compounded ai Christ c's
Prescriptions Compounded AZ Chr = ie's
frescipli0n1 Compounded III Chtstie's
olet Articles ~ thr str's
Trlet Articles at Cmis,ies
Ttlet Articles at ,h-i-t,'s
Toilet Attic. es at Chri-.ies
Toilet Artc ,s at thii ties
Prescriptions Compounded at Chrissir's
Prescriptions Compound d At Chrsrir's
i,rescr'ptio Compounded ~ christ e's
IRE Crypt ons Comp und Il ut G ristie's
PRESCRIPTIONS Compounded n ChrstlC's
,'ure Liquors al Cnri ties
fnre Liquors NJ Chri.tie's
Pnre Liquors at tmisti's
i'ure |. qnorS at Chrise's
fure Liquors ut ,'hris's
Prescriptions Compounde, vt Chri.tic's
frescrl u ms Compounded NJ Christir's
I'r"sc, lotions npouiided ut Chr- iie's
Prescriptions compounded At Christies
d.. n- PRESCRIPTIONS Compounded al ChrIs,is'E
Pnre Wines ut Chris les
ture Wines ut Clristies
rnre W ne AT Chrsties
fur- W ne- at Chrsiie's
Pure Wines ut C,ris les
rr"scli 'lions Compounded at Christie's
prescriptions Comp l,inled NJ Cnri-tie 8
prescriptions Chmpnu ided ut Chrrtic's
Pr~cripiio d. ompnun dcd al Christie :
Pr script0ns COMPOUND d at Christie &
Oils At Christes
Oils at Christie,
nis At Chiiste's
Oils ut Christis's
Wis at Chris les
Prescriptions Compounded Mt Clrstic's
prescriptions Compounded at Chrstr's
Prescriptions Compo nnded at Cnrls,ie's
Prescrip ions Com pounded ut Chrstie'-
Paint. =. descriptions Compounded at Chri,tie's
rants at ChristiG's
Pants At Chslies
naihts at Tislics
"a nts at Chri ties
Pescrp ions COMPOUNDED at Christe'-
rr scrlptons Compou d ID ut Chris tie's
prescriptions Compounded at Chris ic',
ireSrtipti )ns Compounded at Christiel
p.,.. Al, fre-critn ms Cn''pounded at Christie.
ppa.eht Medicines at Ch,isie's
Tateht Medicines at rs,ie's
,,hteht Medic hes at Cnristl 4
latent Medicines u, Chrsi'e's
A.teht 1leoicines at Christic'E
NJ 10 Washington stree
No l3 Washington Stree
No. l3 Washington stree
No. l3 Washington Street
Petroleum Centre Pa. '''''
Tetfon um Centre Pa
,p,t oleun. Cnl Pa
rpsro, um Cenlr. ,oPa.
fetroluum Centr Pa
j. III. CHRISTIE.
y. PETS AND OIL CLOsf-
''ef Eo Ell, sone nicepaterns, vt
The FUkNllUR 81 rE
OhALDREN's CARRIAG
n az the Furniture Ssus
Middletown transcript., 1870-12-17
HOLIDAY GOODS, &c.

DEFORE purchasing HOLIDAY GOODS for
ID Christmas and New Year, go to MRS. NJ.
A. BINDER No. ll0l, N. W. corner Eleventh
and Chestnut streets, Philadelphia.
TOYS NEW GOODS.
English, French German, and American.
TOYS. DOLLS. FANCY GOODS.
still continue TO sell my entire stock of Feath-
ers, Eeiyeteeps Flowers, &c. at greatly reduced
prices, TO make room for our Toys and Holiday
Goods.
Hat and Towel Racks, Brackets, Writing Desks,
Ink Stands, Pocket Boeks-greatest bargains ev-
,er offered.
Superb selection of Jet, Gilt, Pearl and Coral
Jewelry.
Elegant Fans, Pearl, Ivory and Gilt Stick.
Kid Gloves, two buttons, all the new shades.
Also, the Joseph Kid, the best ST Glove sold.
Cloaks, Dresses and suits made in the most
fashionable style.
Trimmed Paper Patterns.
Perfect System of Dress Cutting taught.
Real Valencennes, Guipere and Thread Laces.
All the latest styles Ladies' Collars, Cuffs and
Sleeves.
Point d Applique and Duchesse.
Thread Wells.
French Embroidered Cashmere Sacks, Ostrich
Plumes, Tips and Fancy Feathers and Flowers
Novelties in Neck Ties and Bows.
Ribbons, Roman Scarfs and Sashes; Dress
Trimmings.
Ornamental Fringes, Gimps.
Sofa Pillows, Pin Gus ions.
A large lot of Worked Slippers at very low
prices. n,,npn,e
N. W. Cor. Eleventh and Chestnut SITS. Phila
sept 24-4mos-dec 10.
Middletown transcript., 1870-12-17
Now is the Time to Subscribe ! |!
MAKE HOME HAPPY BY A HOLIDAY PRESENT
OF A YEARS SUBSCRIPTION TO
SCRIBNER'S MONTHLY
COLLECTORS NOTICE.
STATE TAXES!

N accordance with the requirements of Section
L 40 of the Act of the General Assembly of the
State of Delaware entitled An Act providing
Revenue for this State" passed at Dover April
8, 1869, hereby notify all persons liable to the
Tax on Sales and Manufactures for the quarters
ending July LIST, 1910, and October lst, 1870, re-
spectiyely, and also the annual Tax on Corpora
tions, Investments Gross Receipts, Incomes, &c
for the year ending September 80, 1870, that !
will attend at the times and places herein men
TONED, TO receive said taxes, as follows, viz
To accommodate the citizens of White Clay
Greek Hnndred, ut Philip Marvels Hotel in the
town of Newark, on the 10Th day of December,
1870.
To accommodate the citizens of Ne,c CDsRe
Hundred at the house of George Whitfield, in the
town of New Castle, ON the Goth day of Decem-
bcr, 1870.
In Pen2adtr Hundred, at the Hotel of Mr. Guth-
re, in Glasgow, on the q of December, 1870.
In Red Lion Hundred, a, Dunlap's Hotel, in
Delaware City, on the 23d of December, 1870.
In 81. Georges Hundred, at the Hotel in Odessa,
on the 2Gth, and at the Hotel of George Ortlip,
in Middletowu, on the 27th of December, 1870.
In Appqauini,nink Hundre,L at the Hotel of Mr.
Townsend, at Townsend, on the 2sth of Deccnl-
Der, 1870.
Between the hours of 10 O. clock, a. m. and 3
o'cloek p. M. each day.
Taxes from any of the aforesaid Hundreds will
be received at amy of the places above named at
the times stated.
All persons, associations, firms or corporations
who shall neglect 10 pay their taxes al the times
and places aforesaid, will be required to pay, in
addition, the penalties and costs prescribed BY
law. WILLIAM X. LlNAM,
Collector ofSatc Taxes for the above Hundreds
Christana, Del. Dee. 10, l870.-3w
Middletown transcript., 1870-12-17
ELECTION.
Notice to Poulterers!

xE7E will be at the Middetown Depot, on
w Wednesday, morning December 2lst to
buy allgood Poultry that comes in.
.9s- Highest prices paid. ,,
JAMES T. SHALLCR0SS,
r. EUGENE COCHRAN.
dec l0--2w.
Middletown transcript., 1870-12-17
THE FOLLOWING ADVANTAGES
THE A MERICAN
Possesses alone and undisturbed, there being no
other machine even pretending them:

1t has larger arm and stronger construc-
ton than any family machine, admitting larger
pieces of work, thus fitting the machine 10 family
and manufacturing purposes as well, without
need OF two machines. 1t has s3X5 inches clear
room.
1t hens any width or thickness from Lie
of an inch cambric to 2 inches beaver
1t binds coat, a skirt, or a hat without
any braid or binding whatever
1t folds up the brim of a hat to any fulness.
1t overseams sheet or Brussels carpet.
1t makes beautiful eyclet work
1t embroiders on the edge.
1t makes buttonholes of any size on any
material
1t has the braiding machine which makes
braid of size or color at the rate of $50 yards per
hour. This sells for Sl0 extra
10 1t always won the first premium at every
exhibition in which it has been entered,
Middletown transcript., 1870-12-17
AMERICAN
Buttonhole, Overseaming,
SEWING MACHINE.
Has the following advantages over
most all other Sewing Machines
in the market:

1t has tension which prevents cutting of
thread or dropping of stitches.
IL mas the most powerful constructions which
Will insure good work for quarter of Il century.
. II sews the lightcst cambric and the usual
shoe leather without any strain whatever.
1t has feed bar which can be lowered or
raised at will, thus adapting it to all kinds of
material.
1t is impossible to get the machine out of or
der unless by rust, dust or taking apart 1t will
never get out of order by working.
1t has the highest attainable speed, making
2,2oo stitches per minute by foot, and 5000 by
steam.
1t is the lghtcst running shuttle machine.
1t makes the most beautiful lock stitch.
1t has the handsomest appearance
10 1t has the strongest, most convenient, hand
somely polished braced table, with drawer and
board to prevent soing the dress.
IL Its cover is polished, fitting and locked AS a
little trunk. There is nothing better than this to
preserve the machine
II 1t has straight needle.
l3 Four bobbins hold a spool of cotton.
IA 1t has the best hemmcr
Is 1t has the most complete attachment, the
Jack-ot-all-trades, hens, fells binds bastcs
tucks, brads and ruilles
l6 1t is as simple as any machine in the mar
ket.
II 1t needs but little time TO learn its opera
ton.
Is 1t has the best embroidering attachment.
10 1t sews on straight a piece while putting
another at the same time without basting, at
tachment or after work.
These advantages combine the best qualities of
n sewing machine for the tamily who want to
use it steadily in all kinds of work Nothing
equal can he found in the way of combining the
advantages of all the sewing machines now
known, while obviating all their faults.
Middletown transcript., 1870-12-17
THE GRAND SERIAL STORY

OF the year is 10y GEORGE MAC DONALD, the
rising star among English writer's
The November Number contains an original
poem of great beauty by WILLIAM MoRRls, and the
beginning ofa brilliant story by REBEccA HARD
ING DAMS; Humorous Poem, Jeremy Train
dis Drive; and number of other striking CON
trihutions
The December Number is especially rich in
pictorial ana popular attractions. A charming
Thanksgiving Story F; au article of especial inter-
est to Engineers and all interested in great pub
lie Improvements, on the Eloosuc Tunnel Choice
Poems, Essays, Stories, Sketches of Street Scenes
in New York, Jail-Birds and their Flights On to
Berlin; Articles on timely TOPICS by DR., Hol-
land, &C. &c.
Middletown transcript., 1870-12-17
GIBsoN,s PRICE CURRENT.

The above prices will be paid in cash for pro-
duce delivered in good order; and we wish to
say that we keep constantly on hand a good as
sortment of Groceries and Provisions which we
will sell reasonably for cash, at the Corner OF
Broad and Anderson Streets, Middletown, Del.
March 20-tf VIM y GIBSON
Middletown transcript., 1870-12-17
NOTICEii

TNHE Annual Meeting of The Farmers Mutual
l. Fire Insurance Company of Saint Georges
and Appoquinimink Hundreds" New Castle
County, Del will he held at the office of the Com
pany in Odessa, on Monday the I'd day of Janu-
AIRY, A. ID. 1871, at O'Clock, p. NJ. at which time
Seven (7) Directors will be elected to serve for
the ensuing year, and the Interest on the Deposit
Notes at the rate of Six (6l per cent. per annum,
will be required TO be paid. Certificates of In
debtedness for the amount standing to the credit
of any number on the books of the corporation
will be issued to bear Six (6l per cent. interest
per annum, subject to any future losses of the
company. D. CORBIT
GsAs. T4TMAs, Sec, President
Middletown transcript., 1870-12-17

A complete assortment of all the new Fall
Shapes of our Celebrated champion" Hoop
Skirts, in every length and size, together with
our own make of "Keystone Skirts, second
quality) and full lines of good Eastern made
skirts, for sale, Wholesale and RETAIL at prices
just reduced below those of any former season
Our Champion Skirts more than sustain their
reputation for superiority over all others, and
are now sold at such prices as will meet the views
of all, and are warranted in every respect
CoRsETs CoRsETs !! CoRsETs / Our asscrt-
ment of CorsetS contains over 100 kinds and pri-
ces, and includes every desirable kind, such as
Thomson's Glove Fitting, J. Beckels, r. Wer-
ly's, Madam Foy's, and Mrs. Moody's "Pateni
Self-Adjusting Abdominal Supporting" Corsets
in all grades, together with Misses and Chill
d,ens, and every grade of hand made Corsets,
ranging in prices as follows: -45c, 5sc, 69c, 75c
SOC, 83c, a5c, 9Oc 94c, 81, 81 H. 81 IA, 81 10,
81 25, &c. up to 81 90.
Panier Bustes in 27 styles, from IS cents up
to SO %. Ladies under-garments in all kinds
and prices. Night Dresses from 81 to SO 90 In
hnts dresses, long and short, from So IS TO $l3.
Gored Muslin Skirts 9 Tucks IS cts. 10 Tucks,
Ode; is Tucks 81 80, &c. &c. up to $l0.
Hoop Skirts and Corsets made to order, al
tered and repaired, at manufactory and sales
rooms, Ill5 Chestnut ST. Philadelphia.
Call or send for circulars.
sept 24-3mos WIN. T. HOPKINS.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1870-07-07
Punctuation Points.

The points now used in punctuation
were introduced into writing gradually
some time after the invention Of print
ing. The Greeks had none, and there
was no space between their words. The
Romans put kind of division between
their words, thus, Publius Scipio Afri-
canus. Up to the end of the fifteenth
century, only the period, colon and COM
ma had been introduced. The latter
came into use the latest, and was only a
perpendicular figure or line, proportions
ate to the size of the letter. To Aldus
Manutius. on eminent printer, in 1880,
we are indebted for the semicolon, and
also for the present form of comma. He
also laid down rules now observed, in
regard to their use. The notes of inter-
rogation and exclamation were not ad-
ded till some years later, and it is not
known by whom. Inverted commas (')
were first used by Monsieur Gillemont,
a French printer, and were intended by
him to supersede the use of HdLic letters;
and the French printers now call them
by that name. But they have lately
been used by English printers, to denote
matter that js quoted. In London
book, 1.-THE Art of English Poetry"
printed in 1907, it appears that the pres
ent mode of denoting quoted matter,
is therein denoted by being set in ItaLic.
1t is not known by whom the apostrophe
and dash were invented. Most of the
precedents of punctuation originated in
the printing office.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1870-07-07
RatherLafe, or Very Early

The most difficult thing (says a cyni-
cal old bach. in the world for woman
to do is to get ready to go anywhere.
And there is nothing woman will
resent quicker or more fiercely than an
RtimatiOn that she may possibly miss
tne e,train. Our friend Brayfogle gives
US an instance of this.
Mrs. Brayfogle was supposed to take
the ten o'clock train on the Bee Line
to visit some relatives in an in terror
town. Having suffered on previous
occasions for injudicious suggestions,
Bray thought for once he would let thing
take their OWL. course. So he slipped
his coffee and ate his eggs on toast
while madame curled and powdered
and tied hair on the back part of her
head. Then Bray sat by the stove for
an hour reading the morning paper
while the madame tied hor bonnet
strings under her chin. took one long,
lingering, loving look at the image
reflected IN the glass, and announced:
-"Well, my dear, I'm ready"
Ready for what?" asked Bray, in well
affected establishment.
ITO go to the depot. to be sure" said
Mrs. Brayfogle, tartly.
"Oh!" said Bray, "I'd forgotten. u
"Well," continued he, looking at his
watch, THAT train has been gone thir.
teen minutes. Just keep on your things,
and you'll be ready for the train to.
morrow"
We draw veil over what followed
We are assured, however, that the next
morning Mrs. B. was ready an hour
ahead Of time.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1870-07-07
SnOo Fly

The Lima Gazette says: "a lady in
one of our churches rested her head on
the back of the pew in front, as all de.
vout people do in time of prayer, but in
the pew before her sat a young man who
neither bowed his head nor kneeled. A
beautiful plume nodded and danced up
on the head of the fair one behind him,
occasionally touching the neck of the
youth, who evidently considered it afy
or some other troublesome insect. For a
time be bore the unpleasant sensation
without a murmuI, but at last patience
ceased to be virtue, and from the fash
of his eagle eye one could plainly see
that the honr of that fly had come. In
stead of saying 'Shoo-Fly, don't bodder
me-" cautiously his hand moved toward
the supposed offending insect then fol-
lowed frantic clutch and spring be-
hind him. Imagine the horror of the
YOUTH to find in his hand the nobby hat
of the fair one, which he had torn vio-
lently from her head sadly disarranging
the contour of braids and chignon. The
lady was indignant, of course, aud the
youth could have been purchased at an
immense sacrifice about that time. EX-
PLANTATION and apologies followed, the
disorganized was put in order as
soon as possible, and the devotional ex-
Esrcises were resumed"
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1870-07-07

EXPERIMENTS ABOUT HEAT.-The
Providence Journal gives the follow ing
interesting results of some experiments
made in that city on Saturday afternoon
at three o'clock, with an excellent glass.
mounted thermometer:
In the house with open windows il
stood at 90.20. Out of doors in the shade
at 95-freely suspended in the sun six
feet above the green sward $3.50. In the
same position with net bulb 7S.So-with
bulb covered with White cloth SO. So
with bulb covered with black silk 1O9. $50.
When laid upon the grass in the sun it
rose to 1010. Laid upon aUhite cloth
placed upon black silk it indicated 1130.
The experiments with different color
ed coverings show very conclusively the
utility of light celored clothing for those
who are obliged to be exposed to the di-
rect range of the sun. at high tempera-
tures-and the experiment with the net
bulb shows clearly the value of free per-
spiration in keeping down the tempera-
ture of the body, which, however, the
observer finds in his own person, not
withstanding the profuse perspiration
while making these experiments, to have
risen to 100.50-which is about two de-
grees above the usual standard for cooler
days. The average temperature of the
healthy human body throughout the
year in temperate climates is 9S.4o-
while in tropical regions it is about one
degree higher.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1870-07-07

paniOn, sit is too bad to have the game
stop in the middle. Come and take hi:
place"
II do not know one card from anoth.
err
THAT makes no difference. We will
teach you. Come; do not let our sport
be spoiled"
Tie boy perceived that this was the
decisive moment. All, just such are the
critical points-sometimes the turning
points of life. His resolution was in
stantly taken. He made no excuse but
at once planted himself square upon
principle.
my father does not wish me to play
cards, and shall not act contrary to
his Wishes"
This eEded the matter. 1t did more.
1t established his position among his
fcompanions. 1t compelled their res
psct and preserved him from tempta-
ton in the future.
Such a boy inspires confidence. The
Incident may seem small in itself, cut
it gives promise of the future better
th an thousands of gold. Three sterling
qualities are manifested: A cDnscien-
tious regard for the wishes parents,
superiority to the fear of the ridicule
of his companions, and decision. These
qualities form shield and buckler to
all temptation.
Years have passed. That boy has
become a man. Various and trying
have been the scenes through which lie
has been called. Severe have been the
temptations to.which he has been ex-
posed. But he has come forth as gold.
No parent weeps, no friends bushes
for him. american Messenger.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1870-07-07
condensed History OF steam.

! About two hundred and eighty years
: B. c., Hero, of Alexandria, formed 8
toy which exhibited some of the powers
of steam, and was moved by its power
A. d. 45O, Anthemius, an architect
!, arranged several caldrons of water. each
!, covered with the wide bottom of leath.
er tube, which rose to a narrow top
with pipes extended to the rafters of the
adjoining building. A fire was kindled
beneath the caldrons, and the house was
shaken by the efforts of the steam as
cending the tubes. This is the first no.
tice of the power Of steam recorded.
In 1543, Jnne 18th, Blasco ID. Garoy
tried steamboat of two hundred and
nine tons with tolerable success, st Bar
celonia, Spain. 1t consisted OF cal
dron of boiling water, and a movable
wheel on each side of the ship. 1t was
laid aside as impractic9ble. a present,
however, was made to Garoy.
In 1850, the first railroad was con-
structed at Newcastle-on- Tyne.
| The first idea of steam engine In
England was in the Marquis of Win
chester's History of Inventions, A. ID.
1863
In 1910, Newcomer made the first
steam engine in England.
In 171S, patents were granted TO
SaSery for the first Application OF the
steam engine.
In l764, James Watt made the first
perfect steam engine in England.
In 1735, Jonathan Hulls set forth the
idea of steam navigation.
In IT'S, Thomas Paine first proposed
this application in America
In 1881, Marquis Jouffroy constructed
one in Sacne.
In 17S6 two A noripans unfinished a
work on it.
In 1859, William Tymington made a
voyage in one on the FOlth and Clyde
Canal.
In 1902, this experiment was repeated.
In 1882, Ramsey propelled boat by
steam to New York.
In 1888, John Fitch, of Philadelphia,
navigated a boat by a steam engine. on
the Delaware.
In 1893, Robert Fulton first began to-
apply his attention to steam.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1870-07-07

1t is surprising that the barbarou
[ Id practice Of hilling up corn should
still find advocates and followers. After
years of effort on the part of the intelli-
gent portion of the agricultural and
horticultural press, it is now pretty well
understood that it will not do to contin-
ually plew and injure the surface roots
of fruit trees in the orchard. But we
have heard intelligent men say that
though they would disturb an orchard
al, little as possible in this way, yet corn
was Suite another matter. But the laws
which govern the nutrition ofplants are
pretty much the same all through.
Roots love darkness, and yet, wish to
be as nearas possible to the surface; and
whether it is the root of an apple tree
or the root of coEnstalk, makes no
difference in the working of this law.
If we plow deep and cut off the surface
roots, the deeper ones are unable to reap
those covered by the soil plowed over
them are lust in the same condition.
This is the "science" of the thing But
better than all this, is the experience of
those who have tried the matter by care
full and intelligent experiments. So far
as we know, every such test has result
ed in favor OF flat culture and against
hilling.
1t is very fashionable to rail at "mere
theorists" yet we believe that many of
our absurdest practices have resulted
from the most commonplace theories,
and this is one of them. Some one prob
ably noted tue little rootlets coming out
of the joints above the soil, and thought
they wanted earth to cover them. Hill
ling was started in the Theory" that it
was ''helping nature;;" or it may have
started with some lazy fellow who
thought he would not hoe or harrow
early, but wait little longer, and then
one good plowing would do the whole
job. However, no matter how il
originated, it is mistaken and bad
practice. and should be left to go the
way of many absurd things For1aey's
WeekLg Press.