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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-07-07
E0calRreVitieS.

The officers of the new Masonic Lodge. estab-
lished at Hamilton, Loudoun county, were
duly installed on Tuesday last. Deputy G.
M. Reed and Bro. Joseph Hopkins, OF this
place, attended.
The weather continues close and warm
Early last night it was cloudy with much heat
lightning-but subsequently cleared off, and
the sky was clear, and the temperature agree
able.
We understand that an additional force,
some from the inmates of the Work House,
will be employed to clean and keep clean the
cutters, streets and alleys.
The steamer Express, from Baltimore, due
here wednesday evening" did not arrive until
Yesterday evening, having lain over day at
Baltimore.
The Water Co., of this place, have had built
for them by German & Co., two large boilers
for their works at Cameron.
There was no meeting of the Columbia Fire
Company last night, in consequence of the
want of a quorum.
1t is reported that a loaded canal boat was
sunk in Log Wall Level day before yesterday,
but boats are still arriving.
It is reported that man named Beasley,
living near Brandy station, was killed by light
ming on Wednesday last
Mr. Legare, lately Of this city, has been ap,
pointed professor of Greek, in Stewart College,
GAINESVILLE. Tenn.
Fresh fish have been very scarce lately. This
morning, however, in mar et, there some fine
salt water taylors and good sturgeon.
A camp meeting under the auspices of the
NJ. E. Church, will be held in the grove near
Falls Church, commencing on the 4th proximo
The officers of Potomac Lodge of Odd Eel
lows will be installed tonight.
The general health of Alexandria, so far this
summer, has continued excellent
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Loudoun county, Va,
I F0 T, SEAT0N

GEO. i. SEATON,
HOUSE CARPENTER AND BUILDER.
Having resumed my old business as House
Carpenter and Builder, at the old stand, north
east corner of Wolfe and Washington streets, l
ask that my friends and the public give me =
a share of their patronage, promising that all
work given in my charge shall receive prompt
attention, and shall be done in q substantial and
workmanlike manner and upon the most moder-
ate terms. Many Thanks for past fsvors
iy 6-3m
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Murder.

BUFFALO, July 7.-Chsrles Rosenfeld, a
sailor, was stabbed and killed last night by
James E. Kelly, a noted rough. Kelly was
promptly arrested.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-07-07

ALEXANDRIA AND FREDERICKSBURG RAIL
RoAD.-The work of constructing the Alexan
dria and Fredericksburg Railroad has progress
ed as far as the Stone Bridge, the termination
of Duke street, from which point to Cameron
Mills large force is employed, and the piles Of
ties already along the route indicate that ope,
rations will be prosecuted to completion as rap
idly as possible.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-07-07
TOR SALE.
1000 SHARES OF STOCK IN THE Or
n1 ID u 20

FOR SALE
1000 SHARES OF STOCK IN THE Or
ANGE AND ALE&A. r. r. co.
In accordance with an act passed by the City
Council of Alexandria June ~ 1871, we shall
offer for sale, by public action, two thousand
shares (slOO, OOOJ Of the CAPITAL STOCK OF
THE ORANGE s. ALEXANDRIA RAIL
ROAD COMPANY, in front of the Mansion
House, Alexandria, Va, on TUESDAY, July
25th, 1871, at ~ o'clock nj.
HUGH LATHAM, Mayor,
GEO. r. SHINN,
Il. S. ASHBY, Auditor,
w. D. CORSE, Treasurer,
jy 7-eotl9&dts Comm RS. of Sinking Fund:
Rich Eng, Bait. Sun and Phila. Age copy
NEW AACKEREL for sale by
~ ie27 J. c. MILBURN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-07-07

SUNDAY SCHOOL ExcURsIoN.-The Sun
day School of the Baptist Church, with many
friends, went on an excursion to Marshall Hall
today on the steamer Arrow.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-07-07

DEEPENING THE DoCKs-A mud machine
is now in operation at the wharves of Mr. j.
P. Agnew, foot of Wolfe street. The depth
of water will be increased there to fifteen feet
at low, and twenty feet at high tide.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-07-07

MAYORS OFFIcE-William Cantwell, hail
ing from Pennsylvania, arrested yesterday for
an assault, but discharged. was rearested tor
disorderly conduct, whipped, and sent out OF
the city He is said to have shak ken the dust
of Alexandria from his feet, and to have anatha-
watized the old city.
NIGHT REPORT. Night clear and tempera-
ture moderate. There were no disturbances,
nor any arrest. One person was at the station
house, but no dodgers were there
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-07-07

u. S. DISTRICT CoURT.-The July term Of
the u. s. District Court, for this district
Judge Underwood presiding, adjourned yes
terday. But little business, and that of an I'M
important character was transacted. The next
term will be held in Richmond in October
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-07-07

RETAINED LETTERs.-The following letters
are retained in the Alexandria Postothce, tor
want of stamps: Mrs. NJ. j. Voss, Charlottes-
vile, Va. Miss Bette Harriss, Alexandria,
Va: c. Tencrrcase, Cumberland, Md
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Death of Il Journalist.

NASHVILLE, July G.-John Clayburn, we'll
known Southern journalist, late of the New
Orleans Picyune, died here this evening.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-07-07

WILL BE SOLD TOMORROW, (Satur-
w day. July 9th, at 10 clock a. m: at No.
10 North Royal street, the FURNITURE of
gentleman declining housekeeping, embracing
Sofa Parlor and Cane Bottom Chairs, Centre
and other Tables, Feather Bed. Mattresses, &c.
jy lit
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-07-07

The Greenwich Academy, in Prince William
county, advertised in another column, is located
in healthy part of the country, and in the
midst of an intelligent and refined population.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-07-07
The President.

New YORK, July 7.-President Grant arri
we'd in town this morning.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-07-07

Posr OFFICE. The post office at Chatterton
King George county, Va, has been discon
timed
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EXCURSIONS, PICyNICS, sc.

TtXCURSION OF THE NJ. E. CHURCH
T. TO CARLIN'S SPRINGS,
ON TUESDAY, JULY 18th, 1871.
The train will leave the Depot of the w. g. O..
Gp. m. Tickets for children4tat s -
DC; for adults 50c-to be obtained at the fol :
lowing places, viz: W. N. Berkley''s, Davy j.
Harmon's, Chinese Tea Store and Charles w.
Nowland's, Fairfax street.
mg~Some select pieces will be sung by the
Choir led by Prof Ridgway. jy 5-td
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EDUCATIONAL.
NOOMBE COTTAGE SEMINARY FOR
" YOUNG LADIES,


OOOMBE COTTAGE SEMINARY FOR
~ YOUNG LADIES,
FAIRFAX COURT HOUSE, VA.
The cd scholastic year Of this well-known In
stitution will commence on.the I'd Monday, in
September, 1871.
Board, including fuel and lights, with tuition in
English, French and Music, per annum
(40 weeks) . 500 w
Day scholars, per quarter for English, S 90
- g Music 10 10
All payments quarterly in advance
No deductions made except in cases Of pro-
tracted illness. Scholars can enter at any time
and will be charged from the time of entrance.
Boarders are expected to furnish their own
sheets, pillow cases, towels and napkins:
Mrs 81. M. BAKER,
Mrs n. c. FAIRFAX,
Fairfax c. e., jy 7-eo2m Associate Principles.
REENWICH ACADEMY.
This Institution will be reopened on the first
Monday in September next.
Expenses, including Board, Tuition, &c, for
Classical scholars, SlS2
English, -; l62
During term of ten months.
Address, at Gainesville Prince William coun-
ty, Virginia, ROBERT B. WHITE, DID,
VIM. d. WHITE, A. B.,
Teachers.
Prince VIM county, Va, jy 7-1awtSl
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-07-07

A NNUAL STATEMENT OF THE VIR-
n GINA FIRE AND MARINE INSUk-
ANCE COMPANY, of Richmond, Va, june
1st 1871 incorpOrated in 1882
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-07-07

FOR SALE-The eligibly situated three
H$i story BRICK no USE, 106 Duke street, be-
tween Pitt and st. Asaph, containing ten rooms
and bath room, with hot and cold water The
house is furnished throughout with gas, and fig
lures, and is most desirable residence; being lc
Gated in pleasant neighborhood The adjoin
ing lot is offered with the aforementioned prop
erty, or it will be sold separate if desired. For
terms apply ut No. 40 south St. Asaph st. [nolC
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-07-07

a. FOR RENT-The DWELLING HOUSE
M:i lately occupied by Mr.. 81. S. Martin, No.
$50 King street. This house is supplied with
water and gas, and is in excellent order. 1t has
large garden fronting on the street, and an al
ley in the rear Also, HOUSE, No. 43 Pitt
street, between Cameron and Queen with gas
and water. Apply to
lie 21-2aWtf WM. GREGORY.
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SUMNER RESORTS.
NJ NJ Err 30 A r D | y G =.

~ . n N f L Is 0 A Il D G.
I am now prepared to accommodate few
SUMNER BOARDERS.
mss- Comfortable coaches connect daily with
the trains at Piedmont, six miles distant from
Upperville, Fauquier county, Va.
Z. T. LAWS.
UnnerYille Va. ie 28-lma
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-07-07

n. FOR RENT-The BRICK HOUSE, No.
E#i II north Water street; water and gas; rent
moderate. Apply to
10 l0-eotf j. II. u. SMOOI.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-07-07

CORPORATION CoURT.-The July term OF
the Corporation Court, Judge E. M. Lowe, to
preside, will commence on Monday next. The
criminal cases to be tried at this term are IS
follows: -Thos R. Bird, for bigamy; j. 4.
Austin, for bigamy James Novel; and j. K.
Jefferson, for murder; James McCracken for
being accessory to murder; David Haney, tor
house breaking Peter George, for obtaining
goods under false pretenses A. j. Moore, for
influencing person to commit perjury; Sonny
Roy, for house breaking; Hugh Strider, for
house breaking T. j. Javins, for robbing
Augustus Hill for illegal voting, and Charles
Scales, for petit larceny.
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DOARD IN THE COUNTRY.
Upperville, Va, je B-lm@

Persons wishing to obtain pleasant So NJ
MER RESORT, will apply for further partcu-
lars TO K NJ. HITE,
Plains station, o., A. & M. K. r.
Fauuuier county, je 2S-eo3t
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FOR S.4LE OR Rent.

a. FOR RENT-A two-story FRAMED
E#i DWELLING HOUSE, with Mansard
root, supplied with gas and water, on Pitt ST.,
between Duke and Wolfe. Apply to
lie 30-tf B. F. PRICE.
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DIVIDENDS REGULAR.
Premiums low! Settlements prompt and Just
Risks solicited in the above reliable Virginia
CO, and in the UNIONand ASSOCIATEDF FIRE
MEMS INSURANCE COS, Of Baltimore.
SH JANNEY & son, Agents,
IL 3-eo3t No l45 King street
DRIME ORANGES and LEMONS and
FIGS G. WIN. RAMSAY,
Tvs 5. E. cor King and ST. Asaph sts
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-07-07

The Doc CARr-Up to this time one hun
dred and thirty dogs have been taken by the
dog cart to the pound at the Poor's House.
Among them were New Foundland, Pointer
Setter, Cur, Lap and Bull dogs-in short dogs
Of all degrees Six or seven have been redeem,
ed by the payment of one dollar to the city and
ten cents to the dog catcher, and some few
have escaped, but the rest have been knocked
on the head with club and carted off to the
bone mill of Mr.. Drifus. One fine large AMI
NAL after being dubbed yesterday and left wait
ing for the arrival of the cart got up and scamp
cred off with head differing entirely in shape
from that with which nature had endowed
him. Two were caught in a net ut one time
this morning, but one, Bull dog, attacked
the other so furiously that he had to be let out
in order to save the others life.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-07-07

MURDER who on the contrary was met by the
crowd who had arrested Jefferson more than
quarter of mile from the place where the
vessel was anchored, going in the direction OF
his home and who at the time did not know
that johnson was drowned. Upon the whole,
itseems clear that murder was not committed
by Jefferson and NOVEL;, or either of them, land
that not the slightest legal evidence has been
offered showing any conspiracy or completely IN
this matter on the part OF McCracken.
legal points made by him, and explained their
application to the testimony. :,
Jefferson and NOVEL; were then re-commlt-
ted on the charge of murder and McC!acken
admitted to bail in the sum of s2,000-$l 600
on his own recognizance and $500 each on that
Of L. A. Cook and j. R, Sherwood, to appear
at the July term Of the Corporation Court,
which commences next Monday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-07-07
GREENWICH ACADEMY.
By L. d. Harrison. Auctioneer.

Prince VIM. county, Va, jy 7-1awtSl
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1871-04-10

New BILLIARD PARLoR.-Mr. s. A.
Hughes, who It will be borne 10 mind WAS
the proprietor Of the billiard hall at the
upper end Of. the town, and was one Of the
heaviest losers by the late disastrous confa.
grafton, has opened new billiard hall over
Vouchers saloon and restaurant, on WASH
ington street, aud is now prepared to NEE,
bis friends and customers as Of old. His
hail is fitted mp with all the modern appi-
asces necessary to enjoy game of billiards
the tables are Of the. most modern style, and
the room ia one of the incest, coolies and
cosiest billiard parlors In the oil region. -
Lovers of this pleasant game should give
Mr.. Hughes new billiard parlor a CALL
Nuff ced.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1871-04-10

The German machinists expect to march
two thousand strong in the Peace jubilee
procession on Easter Monday. to-day, in
New York. About :hirty-hve thousand
persons are enrolled altogether for the pro-
cessson, and. az additional organizations
are yet to report, 1t 10 expected that forty
thousand people will participate in the
demonstration. G sn. Bendin will Le in
command Of the military division. The
Liederkrsnz Society has rendered to the
General Fest Committee the uss OF the up
per hall Of its Club House for banquet 10
the evening.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1871-04-10

CBiruARY.-Mrs. Nancy Miller, wife Of
our worthy postmaster, Mr.. Vim. Miller,
died u. her bono on Boyd farm, at lO,a o.
clock last evening. Mrs. N. hns resided in
this place with her family for the last five
years, and during that period bad formed q
large circle of friends and scquaintancrs by
whom sue was greatly beloved, and wht
will sincerely mourn her loss, ana symps
thise With the bereaved family in their grea
| sffllc,ion. She had been i'll for the pss
'even months with the dropsy; suffered ex
tremely but bore all with tina, hpirit of reg
ignaiion which characterizes the true Chris
tiun. She WAS G2 years of age nt the tin.
Of her death.
| Funeral services will be- held at the house
on Boyd farm, at ~ p. IN. this evening"
The remains will bs taken to Cool Spring,
Mercer county, her former residence, fol
burial, tomorrow morning.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1871-04-10
Gold IT | p. m., ll01a

The Quarterly Review Of the II. E. Sun
day School, at the NJ. E. Church, last even
log, WAS a very interesting affair, and show.
ed the school to have attained to high de.
gree OF proficiency In the study Of the
lessons given them by their teachers during
'he quarter. Not tho least interesting part
o! the affair was the singing by the schol.
a's, smong whom We may mention Miss
Clara Maunering. who has q sweet voice.
aud also recitsd a piece entitled the ssol.
disr's Daughter" with great effect. Misses
Clara Bnckly and Katie Jamisoa sang sew.
eral pieces In very creditable manner by
the Ssc'y's report We are led to infer that the
school.is In q very GourishIpg condition. -
The average attendance OF scholars each
Sunday is JAG, showing an increase OF 81
over last quarter. This Is due to the exeG
lions OF Rev. Schode!d, Mr.. NJ. r. Hess and
.hs efficient corps Of teachers connected witt
the school, who ere entitled to great credi
for their exertions In the Sunday schoo
Cause.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1871-04-10

A ROUND LOT OF OII..-TDe Petroleum
Centre RECORD gives the amount OF oil held
in tank on the first inst, by J. s. McCray
at l35, liz barrels. The total yield Of the
McCray farm from July 10th. 1870, TO April
lst, has been 3i6. l29 barrels, which at the
present price of oil would net the owner
about thirteen and halt million OF dollars.
-TitusviIle Herald.
The above item would appear to have or
iginated in the RECORD by the way 1t is
worded. Such, however, is not the case
Our "lightning calcul ,tor" has tried every
means in his power to figure 346, l29 barrels
Of oil at S4,05 per barrel, present prices, to
be worth thirteen aud bali million dollars,
| and has utterly failed 10 the attempt.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1871-04-10

NICKEL Each denomination and kind
Of United States coppers, nick and bronze
coius, separate aud not mixed, will be re-
deemed when Forwarded by express, pre-
paid, 10 even sums Of $50, to the United
States Min, at Philadelphia. Copper cents
prior to 1856. nickel copper cents from 1857
to 1854, and bronx, cents since 1864. mnst
come separately In even sums, rs above.
The oox, kes or package should contain a
schedule Of its contents with the ma mo
and postoilicc address Of the party sending
It, and stating. also, on what Assist ant
United States Treasurer the drait should
be drawn. A duplicate schedule should a'
the came time be transmitted by mail tt
the United States Treasurer.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1871-04-10
The following interesting petroleum
items ore from the Titusville Herald:

The following interesting petroleum
items ore from the Titusville Herald:
Several wells will be completed within
the next two weeks on Church Run.
Parker's Landing territory promises 10
keep the lead:oi the entire river district for
the balance Of the year at least. New de-
velopments are being made in the vicinity
OF Bear Creek and adjacent territory tina,
Will serve to maiutaiu II not increase The
present production.
A new we'll is going down on the Cope
land farm, near Plthole. which is about l5t
feet deep. This is the iarm for wh,ct
eight hundred tbousa I'd dollars was ot'erst
10 1865, $250,000 down, $3.50, 900 u. tn,
end of thirty days, and $500, 600 at tb,
end Of sixty days; but Mr.. Cope.au,
Thought he wonld salt down n "miliion" o
nothing, aud owing to circumstances ic,
were unavoidable, it happened TO be ''no,h
Ing" AT the present price OF oil farms OF
or of the belt, We are inclined 10 thiok tha
Mr.. Copeland won'i get his million" thil
season, though his farm may turn out on,
| of the bes'.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1871-04-10

Milwaukee has gotn Turkish bath. and
the citizens are Disgusting themselves by
getting peeled. An editor there took n
hath the other day and went home, and
his wife drove him outdoors with ciub.
and he had to 60 and make ofiidavit thai
believe Il until she examined his pocket
book and found it empty, as usual, and 9
railroad pass inside.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1871-04-10

An oil drlIler named S.obson, living near
Lin,syille,in this State, got ..hutfy" With
his wife bscrss shs wouldn't hold his dog
while be benzinel him for neas. liz would
bare come ont all right If the dog had not
wagged his tail too near the tire. place. -
A II is, slobson can't wear any clothes ex-
cePta -four and oil overcoat; his head locks
ike go' rd struck by lightning, aud the
only mem.," left of old dog Tray
Is his steel collar. His wife says she has
kaown Tor some time how It was ber-
sell
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1871-04-10

Almost serious lire occurred on tho Er-
asH farm, on Friday night last, at the resi-.
dence of Mr ID. N. Ssnnder-. Mr.. S. and
w'te hac gone out To spend the evening
with neShbor, leaving u lamp burning in
their n0gso, and upon returning found tha,
the lamp lad bursisd and the oIm was oil
10 fimeA BY dint OF hard work the flames
weIe extlnguished in a short time. Had
'hey reuaiard away u short tine longer
'ur house wonld undoubtedly have been
destroyed. aud other property endaages-
ID,
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1871-04-10

About midnight on Wednesday fire
broke out at the oil refinery of Hussey,
Payne Il Co., Cleveland, but was ex-
tingnish before 1t spread TO any great
extent. A patent mode of collecting and
utilizing the gases which are generally al.
lowed to escape was being tried and 1t is
this
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1871-04-10
Kenynm'S New Double Acting
Oii Pump fUr jumping Oii OK
Water iii Deep Wells.

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Gaa.nS ,,, go. ,.,.ms,'"n. .na ,b-I in
,"o ,n .'I,,a a"u "" :, 80 w"o, ,ss ,ha ,ssS +,
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,.s. ss y, t,n ,Si' r,.,n cs, ~ ,"dn,,I, ,ncra..
;'' ,,,,. ,..,.,, r,,a,,. hy 80,
lug Nv" ". o' ,,a, 80 =. -,
,p,,, aaS ," na. ,n.., r. ,aa, ',,, so,,,h,
w., ;r.a -, ,n..sa,;c. Of a,,r c,,nn,,v
hasa tor vsars h..r NJ - o,k ,r,iro m fad
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1871-04-10

The loud report which startled many Of
our citizens, this forenoon, was caused by
the explosion Of lot Of empty nitro-gly-
cerins cans, near the Roberts Petroleum
Torpedo magazine, on the Wood farm. The
explosion communicated fire to the surround
ing underbrnsh and n considerable extent VI
ground was burned over.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1871-04-10

There is u young married woman Of Mem
phis who attends school regular, and the
papers say it 10 an interesting sight TO see
her 60 ont twice q day during &C chool bonrs
TO meet servant with her baby, when che
sits down on the sidewalk and proceeds to
furnish nonrishment TO the little thing. It
must he cunning. ,,-'
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1871-04-10
Announcements.

The announcement cards of candidates for
nomination for tho various offices will be
published at the following rates:
Assembly. $40; Associate Jndge, $40;
sheriff, $40; Treasurer. $40: Dis,r,ct Aiior.
ney, $40; Commissioner. So; Auditor. 90
Positively no announcements published
unless paid for IN ADVANCE.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1871-04-10

By reference to the advertisement 1t will
be seen that Mr.. l. Collins who was one O.
tn 0 sufferers by the late fire, has reopened
his grocery store, and is prepared to furnish
his old customers with anything in that
line at reasonable rates, Give him o
call.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1871-04-10

Geo W. Tunison. brakeman Of an oil
train "a the L. S. & NJ. S. r. r. had his
hand iesrfuIly smashed while cou pling cars
at BroctoR, Monday. He was brought back
to Dunkiik, where two Of his fingers were
ampntated.