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The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1871-05-02

D6S- Quite sensation was created
week or tive ago, in the quiet town of
Jefferson, Me, by the arrival of Mr.. David
Lane, formerly of Jefferson, who enlisted
in one of the Maine regiments in 1862.
lie served until 1864, and was then re-
ported killed in the battle of Chapin's
Farm, but it appears from his account
that he was taken prisoner, and has since
been living in North Carolina. Supposing
him dead, his wife applied for pension,
which was granted, and in the fall of
1870 she was married to one John Coun-
ningham, with whom she is now living.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1871-05-02

IT is stated that the Supreme Court
Of the u S. have decided in favor of the
Legal Tender Act" entirely over
ruling the former decision This leaves
all contracts whether made before or af-
ter the passage of the act payable in
greenbacks. The full decision will not
be given until the beginning of the Octo-
ber term.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1871-05-02

seA- A woman living near Baltimore, a
few nights since, seized fellow who was
feeling under her pillow, and held him
for quite a while, during which time he
inflicted several severe wounds on her
face and breasts with razor. He at last
cut her throat, and made his escape,
just as help came from another part of
the house. Hopes are entertained how
ever, of her recovery from the wounds re-
ceived.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1871-05-02

B6S~ The other day u person in Phil
adelphia called upon a clergyman and
asked him to put shirt which he brought
with him upon dead man. The rever-
end gentleman, was much astonished, aud
declared that he had no dead man on
hand-but why did the shirt-bearer prof.
fer this strange request Because he was
afflicted by some grievous complaint, and
had been told that, as the shirt decayed
with the deceased, the disease would dis
appear
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1871-05-02
Bay- Last Thursday morning a train on

Ba- Last Thursday morning a train on
the N. j. Central road near Plainfeld,
struck one of Barnum's circus wagons,
killing three men outright and danger
ously injuring two others, while a sixth
was slightly injured. All belonged to
the circus a wagon loaded with pro-
visions, dishes, &C., was totally demol-
ished. Two mules were carried over two
hundred feet and left dead in heap.
The drivers body was found seventy-fve
yards from the crossing
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1871-05-02

say A Philadelphia paper says: A
lady called on the Secretary of one our
cemetery companies, few days ago, with
a view to purchasing small lot in which
to bury her husband. The Secretary in
formed her that she would be obliged to
get permit before he could accommodate
her. In the conversation he asked, "How
long has your husband been dead 7" "Oh,
,he amt dead yet sir he is very sick,
though, and ! am expecting him to die
every day." was the candid reply.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1871-05-02
CNrSO21'S Stellar OIL
ILLUMINATING PURPOSES.

The proprietor of this Oil has for several years
ielt the necessity OF providing for and presenting
to the public, as substitute for the dangerous
country, an oil that is SAFE and BRILLIANT,
rOus and costly experiments, he has succeeded in
pr9yidlng' and now oilers TO- to the public, such z
should be used by every family
1ST, Because it is safe beyond a question. The
primary purpose in the preparations of STELLAR
OIL has been to make it PERFECTLY SAFE,
thus lnsurlng the lives and property of those who
use 1t.
I'D, Because it Is the most BRILLIANT liquid H.
luminator now known.
Sd, Because 1t is more economical in the long
run, than any of the dangerous oils and fluids
now in too common use.
4TH, Because it is intensely BRILLIANT, and
therefore economical, giving the greatest possi-
BILE light at the least expenditure to the consum-
er. Its present standard OF SAFETY AND
BRILLIANCY will always be maintained, for
upon this the proprietor depends for sustaining
the high reputation the STELLAR OIL now
enjoys.
To prevent the adulteratlon of this with the ex-
pl0slve compounds now known under the name OF
Five Gallon cans, each can being sealed, and
stamped with the trademark OF the proprietor; IT
cannot be tampered with between the manuiac-
TRADEMARK.
STELLAR OIL Is sold only by weight, each can
containing five gallons OF six and half pounds
ure. IL is the duty and Interest OF all dealers and
consumers OF Illuminating oil TO use the STELLAR
OIL oly, because 1t alone Is known to be safe and
reliable.
~. All orders should be addressed to
HARnEN 81 GIR
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1871-05-02
sa- In the New York Court of Gener-

BG- In the New York Court of Gener-
al Sessions, before Recorder Hacket,
Philip Kern pleaded guilty Of bigamy,
and Mr.. Howe moved that the prisoner be
discharged on his own recognizance.
Counsel said the prisoner, though mar
ried man, while in fit of intoxication,
married young lady, but the affair never
went farther than the ceremony before
the clergyman, as testified to in an af6da-
Wit from the young lady, who has since
left town. The Recorder granted the
motion and advised Kern to join the tenn
perance movement.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1871-05-02

Bk5- The Scientific ADiyicdn says it is
now impossible to construct burglar
proof safe, for the thief, within his cyl
inders of compressed hydrodgen and oxy-
gen, can in few seconds burn holes Of
any size in the hardest metal-his fire
drills enabling him in few minutes to
work his way into the strongest safe that
was ever constructed.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1871-05-02

Dag-A meeting of the directors of the
three coal companies was held on the 9th
ult., at Scranton. They decline to meet
the committee Of miners, stating that
the local officers will receive commuuica-
tions should the miners have any to make.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1871-05-02

s0s- A colored sheriff in louisiana has
just recovered $1,000 damages from
saloon which refused him refreshments
on account Of his color.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1871-05-02
NEW BLOOMFIELD, PENN'A.
Tuesday, May 2, 1871.

The "Border Claim" bill has passed
the State Senate '.."
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1871-05-02
THE CAROLINE PEARL

VIII be sent to all purchasers free for one quarter
on application. 1t will give detailed account OF
our proceedings from time to time Newspapers
wishing to advertise for us, will please send us
their lowest rates. IL 52b
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1871-05-02
CARSON'S
STELLAR
OF L.

TINE alarming increase in the number of fright
l. full accidents, resulting. in terrible deaths
and the destruction OF valuable property, caused
by the indiscriminate use of oils, known under the
name Of petroleum, prompts us to call your spe-
cial attention to an article which will, wherever
We allude to
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1871-05-02
Ladies, Attention +!

Send TEN CENTS and q STAMP for valuable
secret, which every young lady should know.
CHARLES V. ALLBOY,
51413tH Pittsburgh, Pa.
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The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1871-05-02

This is not the lowest priced,
but being much the best is in
the end by far the cheapest.
Do not fail to give it a trial,
and you will use no other.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1871-06-24
SaybrOOk.

The ladies of the NJ. L. Church of Saybrook
had Strawberrw and Ice Cream Festival on
the evening of the 18th, at the house of }. W..
SINS, winch netted 500.
That Of the NJ. E. Church In this place q
week or so ago, netted some $50.
THE Town HOUSE QUESTION came up in
public meeting at Latmer's Corners, in Say
brook, on Friday afternoon of last week, and
action taken for immediate buildngof a Town
House, at that point, to be located near the
present site of the Post Office. A resolutiod to.
this effect was passed without opposition
Some opposition feeling is elciIed, we under
stand by this action, but on what ground we
are not advised.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1871-06-24

TnE WEATHER is delightfully."- cool and
pleasant, just adapted to The highest enjoy
mcnt Of animal life. The vegetable Kingdom,
though in vigorous health and growth, might,
perhaps, be more secure against nn abatement
ofthal growth, under n more torrid sim. CoJH.
the great stnple Of this scclIOn rcycls in high
temperature. The crop is not generally for.
ward, but usually even, Of q healthy color and
doing well. Hhcat is probably no mere than
a fair or average crop in this quarter Oats
seem TO be uniformly good, and promise
large yield Gra5s which has been thought
to be rather light, Is doing we'll aud the Opin.
ion is that there will be a very fair crop. In
fruit, there Is some disappointment After
such show at the blossoming stage, the
scarcity Of appics is rather surprising The
crop will be Il very light one. The tender c%-
trcmitics of the branches, are again. a. for
several years past, struck with blight Cannot
some skilru pom Jlogist give us the cause Of
this? that these twigs, in the midst Of the
most vigorous growth Of the season, should
80 suddenly wilher and die, without the scm-
blance or symptom of disease, or the presence
of insect or parasite, seems to call for Obserya-
tion and investigation. Peaches, though fall
ing considerably, will propably be in fair sup
ply. Pears are scarce, but grapes encourage
high expectation. There is strong and rapid
growth Of vino, and the fruit haying passed
the season of special jeopardy, Is considcrbly
beyond what can be well maturcd. The vines
should be relieved by the removal of a portion
of the young clusters. The small lrults-Cher-
rjes, for instance-arc plenty enough where
not rendered worthless by insects. This fruit
like the plum, defics human skill, and suggest
the thought of abandoning the effort to raise
it. The Stra'CJeryy crop has been unusually
light; the vines have been overtaken by a Sc
rious evil. In the midst of full lruilage and
apparant vigor, they have suddenly withercd
and died, and upon taking them up, the roots
are as dead as if exposed to months SUI
above ground, There is some reason to feal
that this heretofore steady and delicious crop
has found an enemy, that is hereafter to make
its production uncertain and veXatiOus. Itasp
berries and blacllbcrriCs promise unusua
abundance.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1871-06-24

DR. KING, after serving his day and genera
ton well, in rendering essential aid in found
ing the new colony of liking City" in the
wilds of Kansas, and sharing the broad pas
turc grounds OF the Bison, with the arts and
institutions of civilization, thus fulfilling the
suggestive idea of revelation by making the
desolute places glad and blossom like the rose,
has returned to his place and professional du-
ties, and may be found again ready to ply his
experience and skill for the alleyiation of
poor suffering humanity. Pills and potions,
phials and phlebotomy, tincturcs and tartar
emetcs, bois and blsters, will now be duly
attended to.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1871-06-24

TnE work on the Seminary gas well j. pro
grcssing They are now IN the hard rock at a
depth Of little over GOO feet. No doubt exists
but that Tic results will be all that the most
singuinc can desire or hope for
Tng RAILROAD --Mcssrs. Ford and Never
arrived from ~ York on Tuesday last with
the purpose " completing arrangements for
putting the wheels Of our contemplated rail
road in motion They were met by large
number Of our citizens and an interesting in-
teryirw was had upon the prOpricty Of adopt.
ing the medium gauge" about which 81
much has been said aud written.
Mo.srs. Ford aud Meyer have given this sub.
icct much attention within the last month, aud
are fully convinced that The Interests Of this
company and the local interests especially re.
quire that the gauge Of this road should not
exceed three feet two inches. a saving in cost
of construction, as well rs IN running The road
Of nearly, or quite, Onc-iOurth, with the same
| capacity for carrying freight and passengers,
is AN important consideration, WHOM the pcO-
pie are demanding cheap transportation.
In view OF this saving In cost, these gentle
men made u proposition 10 the citizens pres
cnt, that both the First Mortgage Bonds aud
the Income Bonds should be reduced one
fourth in amount TO be issued and also That
the subsCrib r TO the Income Bonds, if 50 de.
ii 0 10y them, could reduce their subscriptions
In like rat o.
Hon. Geo. W. Steele was made chairman at
this uucturc, and a resolution was offered ex-
/ pres,vc of the sense Of the meeting in accept.
| ing such a proposition, should the company
finally determine upon the gauge named. a
vote was taken by rising, which was unan-
mously in favor of such acceptance.
! This question and some other minor mat
tcrs being settled, we are assured quck work
will be made in constructing our pet road to
| Youngstown, as a frstCass railroad in every
! particular.
to take the same amount OF Bonds in the road
with the medium gauge that they have at
ready subscribed, believing the value Of such
bonds 10 be- largely enhanced by the change
MIR. Hathaway, from Chardon, stated at the
meeting, that the Chardon subscriptions would
not be lcssened by such change. Speed ON the
| work
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1871-06-24
COUNTY & NEEGHBoRENG NEWS.
COnneauI.

THE 4TH AT CoNNEAUT.-The preparatory
arrangements for the fourth, says the Reporter,
are being completed rs fast as possible. The
committees who have been selected under
stand their business, and will leave nothing
undone, that will tend to make the occasion
interesting. The committee upon speak
ers have invited G. r. GODDARD TO deliver
the address. He has given partial consent,
but full particulars will be announced next
week In the evening the fIemen will give a
grand ball at Clevelauds Hall. OF course
those who are in the habit of stripping the
light fantastic toe" will not fail to be present.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1871-06-24

MASTER OF THE observation-disclosures hav
ing bought out the Shoccruit hack, and hav-
ing no opposition in the bus line, is in the full
enjoyment of clear field in this respect,
while the hack is employed in bi'daily line
to the mineral springs. In these matters, Bow
man has demonstrated his ability to bear either
grief or prosperity, without a loss Of prUprie-
ty or philosophy. Although master Of the
situation, he has put the fare for the round
trip to the Springs, at Il single quarter, and
therefore placed 1t within the reach of every
one desirous Of visit TO this attractive spot,
to do so. BOWMAN is a trump, and the order
ing OF his business, and the faithful discharge
of its duties, and his cheerful and pleasant
bearing to all, testify in his favor
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1871-06-24

THE MINERAL SPRINGS are growing in the
confidence of their virtues and the popularity
of the people They are, during this pleasure
seeking season, visited by many, both OF our
own citizens and strangers sojourning or cas-
ualy stopping here. The proprietors are en-
couraged TO make Improvements as fast as
practicable, and the first thing was to secure
good road from the village to the locality
The county, with the aid OF individual contri-
BUTTON and the energy and thoroughness of
III. j. NETTLEToN, have put the public road in
fine order, and that part lying between the
old gate and the Springs, has just been ove!-
hauled and made correspondingly smooth and
agreeable to pass over. No pleasanter drive,
therefore, can anywhere be found, than this,
of some couple of miles. Passing over the
heights of Bunker Hill, by the tasteful and at
tractive place of S. S. FAssETT, and taking in
at one splendid panoramic view, the village,
with its spires and tall, tapering chimneys,
fair grounds the broad plateau stretching of
TO the lake, and traced and lined of by roads,
checkered by multitudinous Enclosures, with
their various and varigaed crops or freshly
turned glebe, the whole fringed and skirted by
the border forests, and sweeping the broad,
| blue waters of the lake beyond, the beholder
enjoys a thrill of happiness and pleasure.
Ashtabula, with its many natural attractions,
and the subjection of these long wasted, heal
ing, health comforting TO use and utili-
ty, cannot but become place of resort for
purposes Of relaxation and recuperation.
What seems to be wanted more than any
thing else, as connected with these Springs,
is a suitable building for shelter and rest, and
the enjoyment of some light refreshment.
This we suppose will occupy the attention of
the proprietors, if not this, certainly the next
season. They are now preparing bowling
alley, where wholesome exercise and occupa-
tion may be enjoyed by visitors. This OF
course, will urge the demand for the other
There is scarcely a doubt that boarding houses
for the accommodation Of inyaids, will soon
be another requirement of this Mineral Spring
enterprise. Ii is an institution that must be-
come Of much importance TO the place as wei
as to the owners and proprietors.
Cannot our usually genial, generoua fFIent
Of the Times, be induced, while in one OF hi!
happy moods, to pay this Deer Lick" visit
and subject bis manly foIm to laying--ablu
tion in Its healthful waterse 1t would clea
the mind, ,evaporate humors and give elasticity
to the whole body, polite and corporate.
he is ambitious to dash at a 2:40 galr, he viii
please take the Telegraph Office in his way
J and he shall be gratifed and assisted in doinI
the town.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1871-06-24

WINCHESTER CENTENNIAL.-It is proposed
to commemorate The year of the organization
of the Town and of the First Church of Win
chester, Conn, by a Centennial Celebration,
on the 10th and 18th days of August, 1871.
Arrangements are in progress for appropriate
ceremonies and services.
The Centennial of the Church will be cele
brated in the Old Society of Winchester
where the first church was orgaIzed-on the
10th, forenoon and afternoon. In the evening
a reunion of social character will be held in
Winsted. The Centennial of the Town will
be celebrated in NInstcd on the 18th. Whether
allied to us by birth, wcdlock, residence or in
whatever manner, all are cordially invited to
attend this proposed reunion of the sons and
daughters of Winchester, and thus contribute
to animate and make memorable an occasion
which can occur but once in lifetime. Come,
bringing your shcaves with you, and let's have
Il grand harvesting of the crops whose seeds
wind and wave have been these hundred years
scattering. Provision will be made for recep-
ton and entertainment.
There are several families in this vicinity
more or less numerous, from the town OF
vicinity of Wnstcd-such we are told is the
case with the Sweets and Writings.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1871-06-24

LAKE ERIE SEMINARY anniversary
exercises of this institution, will be held on
Wednesday and ThusrdaY, the 28th and Goth
inst. The high standing of the school, and
the benign influence it is cXertng, especially
over this portion of the State, and the fact
that the daughters of most of our towns are
found among its pupils, identifies it in sympa-
thy and interest with the whole region of
country and its anniversaries are seasons in
which there is much interest felt The annual
address will be delivered 10y Rev. DIR. Goor-
WIN, Of Chicago, and the address to the grad
uating class by Rev. 7. B. WELLS, of Panes-
vile.
The cordial invitation of its principal to be
present as guest Of the Seminary, is duly az.
preciated and acknowledged.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1871-06-24

iScriJnsr's Monthly for June, is profuse in IL
lustrations and abundant in varied and attract
i've contents The charming story-"Wilfrid
Cumbermede," by Geo, MDonald, is still con-
tipued, and we most heartily recommend this
story to the readers Of Scrbner, Dr. Hol-
lands Topics of the Times are discussed in a
genial and able manner and all together this
Magazine, in illustrations and varied contents,
confirms us in the good opinion we have al
ways expressed for it,
scribner & Co., New York,
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1871-06-24
painesviiIe Items-fram the Telegraph.

An animal, said to be genuine foreupne,
was captured on Sunday last, by MIR. j, Jack
son, in the south part of the town. The ami
maj showed fgth, and pursued Mr. j. some
distance. who, on prcieying that 1t was gain
ing ground, struck him on ths head stunned
him, and brought Mr.. Porcupine to terms II
was Afterwards secured and safely lodged in
barrel
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1871-06-24

COUNCIL PROCEEDINGs.-At the meeting Of
Monday evening last there were present His
Honor the Mayor and Counclmcn Strong,
Smith, Crosby, Gocppcngcr and Knapp
Dickinson, on account of indisposition being
excused. Mr.. Strong was chosen to supply
the vacant place of Mr.. Clerk Hall. Tcknor
and Capcndale's bill of So, heretofore alluded
to passed and was ordered paid.
Seymour, Strong & Spcrry presented a Till
for cistern caps Of sol 0j, which was ordered
paid.
A bill for an ordinance warranting the
opening of Fassett and Superior streets, read
second time.
Bill for ord prohibiting the use of water
from public cisterns, was passed.
The appropriation of $50 to Protection Fire
Company had its final reading and passed.
A bill of Seymour, Giddings &c Co. for
timber, amounting to SG 53, approved and
ordered paid.
The Street Comm. reported sundry bills fol
work upon the streets, amounting to sol SO
approved and ordered paid
An order for $40, in favor of Thos. Mulligar
to apply or work upon cistcrns, was ordered
paid.
\ proposition to furnish building for tho
accommodation Of Hook d Ladder Co., fixing
price and demanding payment in advance was
laid upon the table.
The use of water from the public well OF
the corner of Elm and Centre streets for sprink
ling Main Street, was thought to cndanger thC
SAFETY of that portion of the corporation, anC
objected to, and The objection will be sustained
! by ordinance on that subject
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1871-06-24

THE LARGE CIsTERN in the course of build
ing, opposite the NJ. E Church, has proved a
dcpraved and troublesome affair. The flow OF
water requiring constant pumping with two
pumps, and the grayelly character of the
earth-caving successively-has neeessitated
the employment of considerable force to get
and keen control Of these pernicious charac'
teristios. After once caving and carrying
away the wall, it had been thrown out again
and another effort was making on Wednesday
evening TO get the wall up. There is the prom
zee of an abundant supply of water when the
institution shall have been finished