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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1871-03-08

AT one time it seemed as if the pre-
dictions Of bad dancers were going to
be fulfilled and that the German was
goingout It has not been much danced
till lately, but now IN the th;ckest of the
season it has regained all it's old popu-
larity, and no party is complete with
out it
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1871-03-08

CRNoIINE, or rather the hoop-skirt,
is superseded by the tournure. This
tournure, on bride, is made very large,
rising high about the hips, and extend
ing the dress skirts to such size that
they hang away from the person, and
look as if hoops were worn. Dress
skirts, TO fall gracefully over the tour
nUre, must be made very full behind
and st The sides.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1871-03-08

TEN thousand acres of land in Fiji
were recently purchased by Scotch
man for sixpence an acre.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1871-03-08

90 Mary had little lamb,
Az the nursery legends tell !;
am not little, nor a lamb
But love Mary well.
"My fleece is not az white as snow.
/ can't so much as fbaa =
But wheresoever May may go
follow from afar.
And If a lambs dumb, earnest love
Could such answer gain,
May my silence, unreproved,
Be not all in vain.
Blest and happy, all and each,
Who their love can tell
for loving find no speech,
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1871-03-08

A FEW DAYS ago in New Orleans, as
boy, eighteen years old, was wading
along Nelpomene street, in that city,
which was deeply flooded at the time
he suddenly felt an acute pain IN one of
his feet, and, raising it to the surface,
saw a c0nger eel follow, and felt it bite
him again. He soon grew very sick,
and was carried to his home and attend
ed by physician, but died the next
day.
IT is evident that Miss Winnie Ream's
statue OF Lincoln has not give univer-
sal satisfaction. 70 be very candid in
deed, there is but one person who is
satisfied, and that IS the fair sculp-
tress herself, who may be pictured
shaking her pretty curls over large
sum of money to which her skill as an
artist does not entitle her. Her cajohng
a commission out Of the government
was more a work of art than her
statue.
THE spread of epidemic cholera
throughout India is suggestive of no
very cheerful anticipations. DIR. Bry-
/ den, of the India Sanitary Commission,
has recently written his annual report
on the spread of the cholera in that
country. The report concludes with
the opinion that this plague eannotbe
prevented, aud that no human efforts
can stay its progress. When We re-
member that, beginning usually in In
dia, the cholera spreads westward un-
til it has reached our shores, the course
of the present disease in India Will be
/ followed with solicitude
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1871-08-09
RECEIPTS, EXPENSES. ETC.

BECCARIA. annual District Report,
Certificate and Affidavit not received
BELL.-Schools, 8; average term,
months; scholars, males l57 and l4f fe
males percentage 60. Finances, tota
amount levied and from all other sources
81, 407.14 For teachers wages and all 9TH
ers expenses, 81, $4,000. Balance on hand
sl,042.l4. Average salary of teachers
S24.4 per month.
BLooM.-Schools, 3 average term, 4
months ; scholars, males Ga, females 55
percentage Ga. Finances, total amount lev
led and from all other sources, $3.50. Fol
teachers wages and all other expenses, $t20
Balance on hand, $3.50; average salary O
teachers, 3lS per month.
BoGGS.-Schools, 6; average term,
months; scholars, males l20, females l04
per centage 65. Finances, total amoun
levied and from other sources, $925.07 Fol
teachers wages and all other expenses, 81,
100. Due district, Sl,I74. 90. Average
salary of teachers, $40 per month.
BRADFORD 6 /; average term. 4
months scholars, males l62, females IL
per centage 76. Finances, total amount
levied and from all other sources, 81 ,5l6 80
For teachers wages and all other expenses
81 ,425.43. Balance on hand, 500 81. Ay
erage salary of teachers, S3S :. 6 per month
BRADFoRD lind. schools, average
terms months scholars, males %, females
l3; percentage TO- Finances, total amount
levied and from all other sources, SlS6.05
For teachers wages and all other expenses
S20425 Debt due district, $500. Av
erage salary of teacher s42 so.
BRADY.-Schools, IL; average term, 4
months +; scholars, males $40, females 23S
percentage II. Finances, total amount lev
led and from all other sources, So, ,691. 90
For teachers wages aud all other expenses
s5,234. IA. Balance on hand S457.7S. Az
erage salary of teachers S39l3
BURNSIDE. Schools, 9; average term. 4
months scholars, males 30, females 2l2
percentage 40. Finances, total amount lev
led and from all other sources, $5 Zoo L.
For teachers wages and all other expenses
81, $50. SO. Balance on hand S635 79 Av
erage salary of teachers, S34S6 10.
CHEsT.-Schools, 6; average term, 4
months; scholars, males ia. females l57
percentage rs Finances, total amount lev.
led and from all other sources, So, 224. So
For teachers wages and all other expenses
50, SOS. sc. Debt due district, 1914. 81.
Average salary of teachers, $34.54l6.
CLEARFIELD BoRoUGH. The Annua
District Report, Certificate and Affidavit
not received.
CovINGToN.- Schools, 5 average term
months; scholars, males LOG, females 100;
percentage 50. Finances, total amount
levied and from all other sources, S95S. 90.
For teachers wages and all other expenses
1904. Co. Balance on hand S263. %. Av-
erage salary of teachers, $37.25.
CURwENSvILLE BoRoUGH. Schools, 8
average term. months scholars, males so
females IS; percentage s4. Finances, total
amount levied and from other sources, 81.
47311. For teachers wages and all other
expenses, Sl,SS6. Y. Balance on hand
1856. 80. Average salary of teachers,
$40. Cog.
DECATUR I; average term.
months; scholars, males l63, females 137
percentage 10 Finances, total amount lev
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1871-08-09

Hos7TTALITY.-A lawyer Of more than
local repute, G. by name, dwelling and
practicing his profession in city not very
far West, had for long time suffered the
annoyance of an intolerable bore. Old A
was known to everybody as grumbllng
meddlesome creature, without grace or mod
esty, who invaded the sanctlty OF every OF
fee in the place, peered into private papers,
always gave his opinion unasked, whoever
might lie present, and in brief made a
chronic nuisance of himself Nexed at last
beyond measure, G. determined to give
the party such thrust as would pierce
even his eephantine hide. Turning bland
ly upon A one afternoon, in the midst OF
half dozen clients, after a series of boor-
ish aggravations, the lawyer said
''My dear Mr. A, you must have no
ticed that my office is well arranged for the
purposes for which it was designed tt
oh, yes | have often noticed that,
the bore pleasantly interrupted, thinking,
perhaps, that the counselor was about to
express a sense Of qualification in having
him there.
1T is warm, shady, well lighted and well
ventilated"
Yes, yes, an unusually fine Office, Mr..
c."
And well furnished with chairs, tables,
books and stationery. Then, too, | have an
elegant house up town"
Yes, indeed" the old fellow chuckled,
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1871-08-09
Select 2aetru.
JUROR NUMBER sIX.

And so you wonder, do you, why the jury
disagreed
In that case of Thompson, tried at August
court,
For stealing Jones mare-the one of thor
ough breed
That took the eyes of all and made them
banker for t.
Well, I'll tell you how ii was, for was on
Being number six, as was called out by the
clerk.
And l thought, as in the box | went, that
man'll
Find that justice hunts out crime however
Half day they speeched and witnessed on
the subject,
Proof was thin, vow, but talk was over
thick,
And old Thompson sat there, bTazen faced,
IN public,
With a look of innocence that made me
almost sick.
Then, for consultation, ont did march the
And eleven of them s;raightway did de-
eide
Thompson is "not guilty''-and broke out
in fury
When with such view, [ said, couldn'
coincide.
But they were very stubborn, though I tried
each man, sir,
To convince him of his error-so you
see,
When the court again met for our an
swer,
No had nana m give lut that we ulSa
gree.
And now I'll tell you farther keep it very
quiet,
Thompson was not guilty, that is fair and
square,
For, you see, as being rather poor to buy
it.
Juror Number Six it was sir, stole old
Jones mare.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1871-08-09

twenty-six patrons. Beccaria and
Woodward districts did not receive
their due proportion of my time, owing
partly to not having the schools open
at the proper time, and partly to sick
ness in my family.
NORMAL INsTITUTE.-Taught elev
en- weeks, and was assisted by j. a.
Gregory, Esq. Fifty-two teachers were
in attendance, most of whom expect to
teach the coming winter. Whatever
progress we have made, during the past
five years, we are, to more than any
other agency, indebted to the training
which our teachers have received, an
nually, at the Normal Institute. Our
means for preparing teachers will be
considerably increased, as soon as the
Lock Haven State Normal School is
in operation. The Superintendent will
then be able to pay more special atten-
ton to the schools and the various ed
ucational interests throughout the coun-
ty, during the summer season.
COUNTY INsTITUTE.-Our County
Institute convened, at Clearield, Oc-
tober-and continued 81 days. 1t was
we'll attended and all seemed to mani
fest an interest. The regular instruc-
tors were Profs. l. S. Geist, J. Hart,
]. V. Montgomery, and A. d. Rowe,
who delivered lectures and gave in
structions in the various branches. A
number of lectures and essays were
had from teachers of the county. Hon.
J. B. MEnally and Rev. j. H. Nc
Cord, each delivered an able and clo-
quent address before the Institute.
This was encouraging. When divines
and lawyers, who stand at the head of
their professions, support the common
cause of education, there can be no
doubt of its ultimate success and ben
eficial influence upon society in gen
eral.
IMPRovEMENTs.-State appropriation
increased to one million of dollars
The minimum school term increased tc
six months. A Graded or High school
established in every district, at which
all the advanced scholars, of the town.
ship could attend. The appointment
of first class teachers as District Su
perintendents.
THE SCHOOL JoURNAL.-This peri
odical has been so impreved, in matter
and assoi tment of contents that it is
now the best in the country. Every
teacher and director should subscribe
for it.
My thanks arc due to the public
directors, teachers, and children fol
their mutual sympathy and co-opera
ton. After summing mp the entire
work of the year ne have much to en-
courage US. May the coming year b.
still more prosperous than the one
which has just closed.
GEo. W. SNYDER,
County Sup't
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1871-08-09

The last rat story is from Chicago. In a
house where the rats had boen very troub-
lesome, traps had long been set, but to no
purpose. Finally some of the family da
termined to watch the trap. 1t was Gun
ningly set. Soon young rat appeared and
was about stepping on the fatal spring, when
an old rat rushed to the rescue, seized the
indiscreet juvenile By the tail and dragged
him off to the hole
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1871-08-09

CoURrING.-Here is specimen of the
good old fashioned mode Of courting as it
was done in Connecticut. Deacon Marven,
a large landholder and most exemplary man,
accomplished his in business like way
Having one day mounted his horse with
a sheep skin for a saddle, he rode in front
of the house where Bette Lee lived, and
without dismounting, requested Bette to
come to Lin. On coming, he told her the
Lord had sent him to marry her. Bette
replied:
The Lord : win be done
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1871-08-09

A HUSBAND advertises thus: My wife
Maria has strayed or been stolen Whoever
returns her viii get his head broke. As 20
trusting her, anybody can do SO if they see
fit for as l never pay MY own debts, its
not likely III pay her n. -
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1871-08-09

''Do you publish matrimonial notices. for
the subscribers to your paper?' said a
gentlemanly- looking youth, stepping into
our Office the other morning.
Certainly, sir. y
well then, III so and get married. for
| don't see any other way of getting my
name into your paper, since you have reject
ed all my poetical effusions.'
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1871-08-09

'ARE these pure eanaries p asked a
his fair ''Yes, sir" said the dealer conf
dentially, Il raised them ere birds from
canary seed I"
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1871-08-09

MEDICAL authority says sunstroke may be
avoided by carrying certain things in the
hat Almost anything damp viii DO; but
should never be brick.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1871-08-09

NARROW MINDED men, who have not a
thought beyond the sphere of their own
outlook, remind one of the Hindoo maxim !:
THE snail sees nothing but its own shell,
and thinks it the grandest palace in the uni
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1871-08-09

SPEAKING of apples, it is remarkable
that the first apple in paradise should have
turned out the first pair.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1871-08-09
II HE HAW HOUsE,
MdRKETs ST, CLEARFIELD. PA.
GEORGE n. ooLDURy, ::::;; Pn,rnrr7on

This house was lately completed and Just cTen-
ed to the public-is ueEiy furnish and provided
with al the modern improvements OF first cfsss
hotel 1t is pleasantly located. in the business
part of the town and near TO the public build
ings. share of patronage is respectfully solie-
tied. Charges moderate. The best Of Liquors in
the bar- March 50 TO-tf.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1871-08-09
FXCHANGE HOTEL.

REYSOEDSVELLE, IENNA.
John : Endehaeh having purchased the lease
of AIR. Em. NanSeiyeft, in the exchange hotel.
would inform his friends ani the travelling pub
lie generally. that he is now prepared 10 accom-
laodate them in more satisfactory manner-tho
Exchange being much better house than the
one formermy occupied by him. His table viii
always be supplied with the very best the market
affords by strict attention TO business he hopes
10 receive share Of patronage 4 hack will be
kept at the Exchange TO convey passengers to any
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1871-08-09

AN artist is not as strong as horse, but
he can draw larger object.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1871-08-09

GEORGE C. KIRK. Justice of the Peace Sur
~ veyor and Convcyancer, Luthersburg. Pa.
All business entrusted to him will be promptly at
tended to. Persons wishing TO employ a Surveys
or will do well to give him cali, as be fatter-
himself that he render satisfaction. Deeds
of conveyance articles of agreement and all legal
papers promptly and neatly executed JeS .i-yp
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1871-08-09

STEAM ENGINES TOR SALE.-One
~ 80 and one - horse power Engines, war
ranted irstciass, of superior finish ana workman
ship, for sale by Big Il r. YOUNG & CO
April i2,'7I. ClSaIGeld, Pa.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1871-08-09
N II. MU r RA Y,

Z
ATTORNEY AND COUNSELOR AT LAW,
CLEARFIELD, PA.
Prompt attentio given to all legal business en-
trusted TO his care in Clearfell and adjoining
counties. OEice on Market street, opposit. Nsu-
gles Jewelry store, .tsn "A, 1871.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1871-08-09
8asiassa 9iwetagg.

A W. WALTERS, ATTORNEY AT LAW,
n. CloardeId. Pa. Office in the Court House.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1871-08-09

NLEARFIELD NURSERY.-Excorp-
- ACE HOME lNDUSTRY.-The underSign
ed having established Nursery on Tie Pike
half way between CurwensviIle and Clearcei
Boroughs, is prepared to furnish all kinds of FrU
trees, tStsndard and dwarf,) Evergreen Shrub
berry. Grape Vines, GooSeberry, Law;cn Plack
berry, Straw berry and Raspberry vines. Ais,
SibrianCrab trees Ounce and early ScarletRbea
barb. &c Orders promptly attended 20. Addres
Aug 81, 1854 J. D. WRIG lit, CUrwensvi!Io
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1871-08-09

DR. w. C. MOORE. Office Drug Store)
II - West Fourth St. Wiiliamsport, Pa.
Special attention given 10 the treatment Of all
forms of Chrome ant Constitutional DfSecs-S
Consultation by letter with parties at distance.
Fee So 90 for first consul uitation-subsequent sd-
vice free. Mar i5,'1l-im
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b 0 T 7 O r F. S
PHOTOGRAPH GALLERT.
EAEKEI SEEEEr cLEAEEIILn. nENN-A.-

MARKET STREET cLEARFIELD. PENN'A--
Negatives made n cloudy well in clear
weather Constantly on hand good assortment
Francs, from any style OF moulding. made TO
order. CHROHOS i SPECIALITY.
Dec. 2 '6S-jy I4-s9-tf.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1871-08-09

TT BRIDGE, Merchant Tailor, Market ST.
Al. Clearfeld, Pa. May, 1871.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1871-08-09

tUALTER BARRETT, Attorney atLaw, Clear
w field, Pa. May l3. 1868.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1871-08-09

"RATZER K LYLE. dealers in Dry Goods
~ Groceries Hardware, ,Qucensw7re, Hloihing'
6c. Market Street, Opposite Tho Jail ClearIieid'
Pa Nay, lo'i
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1871-08-09

DEED EROS, Market Street, CIearGeld, Pa
Is Fancy Dry Goods, White Goods, Notions
Embroiderie. Ladies and Giants, Furnishing
tInod etc June ), 10.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1871-08-09

j. p IRWIN d. L. kREBs,
IRWIN Il KREBS. Successors to II. Z. Swoop0. .
Law AxD CoLLEcTIoN OFFICE, Market Street
Glearf I'D. Pa. Nov 50, io.o.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1871-08-09

SURVEYOR.-Th undersigned offers
- his services to the public, as Surveyor
lie may be found al his residence in Law enco
township. when not engaged addressed by
letter at CIearfeld. Penn'a.
March 9Th, IS67.-tf JAMES MITCHELL.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1871-08-09

.5ILLER POWELL dealers in Dry Goods
vi Groceries Hardware, Lumber. &c Market
Street.. Clcarfsld Pa May. 1871.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1871-08-09

DA GAULIN dealer in Rocks. Stationery
/ Envelopes, &c Market St, C!earfeld, Pa.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1871-08-09

" BENNER, Manufacturer of and dealer in all
y. kinds of Furniture, corner Marke; and 9TH
Streets. ClearfeId Pa May, 1871.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1871-08-09

VENno'S J MCCULLOUGH. ArroENET s-Ar-LAw,
CIcarieId, Pa All legal business prompt
ly attended to. Get. q 1859.
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u MITCHELL dealer in Dry Goods, Groceries.
IL. Flour and Feed, Fish. Salt, &c Cor. "a St,
aud Hill read, Cleari-ld, Pa. May, 1911.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1871-08-09

" r. FULLERTON, dealer in Boots Shoes. Hats
D. Caps snd & ents' Furnishing Goods, Second
St Clearfsld Pa May. 1871.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1871-08-09

TOHN H. FULFOBD, Attorney at Law Clear
> field. Pa. Office on Market Street. over
given to the securingof8ounty claims &c--and to
all legal business. March q. 1867.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1871-08-09

A X WRIGHT & SONS dealers in Dry Goods,
"A. Groceries Hardware, QucensIare, Be see
ond Street, Clelrfed. Pa. May 1871.
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' f. BTGIER & Co. Dealers in HARDWARE
+. and manufacturers of Tin and Sheet-iron
sare second Street, CIearieId. Pa. Mar 20
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IT F. NAUGLE, Watch and Clock Maker. aaC
| L. dealer in Watches, Jewclry, dc. Room IL
Grab am row, Marketstreet. Nov ~
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DR J. P. BURCHFIELD-Lats Surgeon Of the
~ SD Reg't Penn'a Vols, having returned
from the army, offers his professional services 70
the citizen, of CIearfeld and vicinity. Profes
SOUTHEAST corner of Sd and Market Streets.
Oct 4 1865
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The Lords : win be done. -
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OUR COMMON SCHOOLS.

Report of the Superintendent of Olearfeld
County. for the Year Ending the 5th day
of Innn 1911
South-eastern Independent. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1871-1871, 1871-08-25
LfBERAL-GERMAN SUNDAY.

The Republican party, as all know,
paid court to the German Liberals by
nominating Jacob Mueller for Lieu.
tenant Governor. These German Lib
erals believe in free Sundays, free La
ger, &c. The following is a descrip-
ton Of one of these free Sundays, with
plenty Of Lager sold free of sll inter-
ference of officers of the law. in New
ark, \ J., as described in last Mon
days New York SIN:
All day yesterday lager flowed
like water on the "Hill," IN New
ark. The saloons did q thriving
business, the police were kept busy,
and the undertaken vas given
employment. In the afternoon
Patrick O'l'rien and Daniel Ne
Cure, young Hibernians, quar-
relied IN Bloomfield avenue, and
agreed to finish with 4 stand-up
fight. They had several
rounds, but the police intertered
and arrested O'BrIen. Subsequent
IL HcGuIre was arrested IN Ferry
street, where he was trying to pick
up another fight. His face
was frightfully beaten. and his
clothing covered with blood.
Doni Massena, an Italian youth,
who boards in Garslde street, IN an
organ-grInders' boarding house,
disputed with q brother musician.
The latter seized a club and struck
HIM on the mead, cutting open the
scalp.
In the afternoon, while George
Wilson, an old man living in Shan
dIey's court, was returning from q
saloon drunk. he chased a small
child. In running he slipped and
tell, striking his head on the edge
of a cur5stone. His skull was frac-
tured, and the physician pronOun,
ces HE Injuries fatal.
The Hoboken Glee Club and the
Williamsburgh Arion Singing SocI-
ETY. we're entertained in Erb's Clin-
tor Hill Garden. In the evening
Chinese lanterns illuminated the
garden and fireworks we're sent up,
but the chief of police put a stop to
that. Many arrests were made for
drunkenness and breach of the
peace. No murder, however, has
been committed, up to II o'clock,
How do the the temperance men Of
the Republican party like the idea of
continuing to vote for a party that up
holds such scenes as abnve described,
on Sunday, or any other day, by nom
mating such men as Mueller Tor i'm
portant offices?