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The Rock Island daily Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1872-1873, 1872-12-11

John Roots Bitters are not whisky drink.
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The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1872-08-13
Fearfnl Eight with n Horse.

The Williamsport Gazette says that Mr..
Frey, who resides near Wildwood cemetery
on Thursday, LIST inst, attempted to hitch
a high-spirited stallion to a reaping ma
chine. Finding the animal uneasy and in
clined to be boisterous, he called to his
aid his wife, a lady quite well advanced in
years Mrs. Frey, arriving at the ground
seized the bride to hold the horse steady,
while Mr.. +. fastened the traces. Sud
denly the animal seized Mrs. Frey's arm
in his mouth, and dragged her over the
ground for distance of some thirty yards.
When the infuriated beast started Mr.. F.
was knocked over, but quickly regained
his feet, seized club and going up to the
stallion knocked him down, but he came
quickly to his feet, never for moment re-
laxing the hold on Mrs. Frey's arm. A
second time he was knocked down, when
he released the arm from his mouth, but
on regaining his feet made desperate
dash for Mr. Frey, who coolly and surely
dealt him blow that knocked him kown
for the third time. Mr.. +. then pummeled
him until he became manageable. The
bones of Mrs Frey's forearm were broken,
and other severe injuries inflicted.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1872-08-13
A Tragedy at Milllamsport.

The Gazette of last week says: On Sun
day morning the body of young lady was
taken from the river under circumstances
of a peculiar nature. Everything connect
ed with the case appeared to be involved in
the deepest mystery and the news of the
strange drowning spread through the city
like wildfre. People flocked by hundreds
to gaze upon the face of the unfortunate
girl, cold, white and beautiful in the en-
brace of death, whose spirit had winged
its spirit to the eternal world, leaving the
body the study for curious thousands. A
letter was found written to the young man
who had caused her ruin in which she
states her intention to commit suicide.
The name of the unfortunate girl was
Sadie Palhamus and she was the daughter
of a wealthy farmer living near Williams
port.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1872-08-13
Horrors Of lLe ChIgnon.

Some days ago. says the indianapolis
News, we referred to a lady in this city who
discovered worms, regular maggots, in the
chignon worn by her. For some time she
had been uncomfortably depressed by a
peculiar pain in the back of her head, and
after making the above discovery al once
sent for physician and submitted to an
examination.
The head was found in diseased con-
dition, with maggots actually squirming
in the flesh, in spots more or less putrid.
Her annoyance over the situation was very
distressing aud painful' The physician
was compelled to closely shave that portion
Of the head, and although yet under severe
surgical treatment, she is recovering rap
idly.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1872-08-13
A Novel Invention.

The latest novelty in the way of street
car motive power is now in operation on
the New Orleans and Carrolton Street Rail-
way. On a four-wheel truck, about half
the length of an ordinary passenger cal,
are, a boiler, tank and double cylinder
engine of seven inches stroke. The tank
is filed with about three hundred gallons
Of water This water is heated at the de-
pot in stationary boiler and discharged in
to the tank at the beginning of each trip.
In this manner enough steam sprovided to
propel tho car nine miles and have IA sur
plus of power left at the end of the trip.
One man performs the duties of engineer,
brakeman and conductor. There is no es-
cape of steam, nor any noise beyond that
ordinarily caused in running passenger
car; and a trial of nearly three months has
shown this new motor TO be not only prac-
ticable, but much cheaper than horsepower.
The actual running expenses have been one
dollar and forty sight cents per day.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1872-08-13
Very Singular.

Some two years ago Mr. John ]. Murdoch,
of the firm of Murdoch & Dickson, while
passing through field on his farm near
Laclede station, observed curious looking
hole twelve inches in diameter and of very
recent origin. He thrust fence rail in it
to the depth of eight feet, with view to
future investigation, which was, however,
prevented by other matters. What chiefly
attracted his attention was the fact that the
direction Of the hole was exactly perpendic-
ular, ceanly cut and eliptical in shape and
that it's apparent depth was considerably
greater than the length of the rail. Our
friend Murdoch was evidently determined
that whatever had gone in there should not
pull the hole in after it. Outside of his
professional pursuits, Mr.. f. j. Bowman
him to speculate as to what made the hole
He "interviewed' it yesterday, with the
following result: At the depth of thirteen
feet four inches there was found stone
twelve pounds in weight, about eight inches
in diameter, oblately spheroidal in shape
and of undoubted meteoric antecedents.
1t was exhibited in our editorial rooms, and
has the invariable characteristic Of mete-
oric stones-a fused black crust like var
nish, with which the surface is coated. AS
to its chemical composition, the predomina-
ting element is iron, in native or metallic
state, with n fair proportion Of nickel. We
doubt whether an opher aerolite of such
perfect shape is in existence as these visi-
tors from the upper region hardly ever fail
to split into fragments before reaching the
earth. h.-St. Louis Times, AuguSt2.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1872-08-13
IA Terrific Flood.

A very terrific and damaging flood was
caused by showers on Friday last, which
passed over the township Of Brookdale and
vicinity, on or near Snake creek, Susque-
hanna county. A very dark, heavy cloud
hung over the mountains toward Silver
lake for a long time about noon of that day,
causing all the streams from that direction
to come tearing into the valley in manner
never known before, and swelling Snake
creek into proportions unprecedented, caus-
ing an unwonted scene of death and de-
struction Two dwelling houses and two
Riney's creek and Snake Creek, near the
acid factory. One of these dwellings was
occupied by Mrs. Washburne and family,
who, fortunately were absent and escaped.
The other was occupied by Mr.. Owens.
Mrs. Owens and four children were in the
house at the time, and two Of the children,
one daughter of about 10, the other a
child Of or years, were drowned. Mrs.
Owens and Jacob Chalker were rescued
from the food, both in an insensible condi-
tion, and it was with difficulty that they
could be recusctated. Mr.. ChallSer thus
periled his life in attempting to rescue Mrs.
Owens, who caught hold of him in such a
manner as to cause them both to be drawn
under. Families were separated on each
side of the creek, each frantic with doubt
as to the safety of the other, and all were
almost wild with terror and excitement.
Every bridge on Snake creek and most of
its tributaries, from Franklin Forks to
where it flows into the Susquehanna river
at Corbettsville, was swept away. Six
bridges were destroyed in the township of
Liberty. The loss in crops, washed land
fences and other farming property is very
great, much of which is utterly destroyed.
Nothing of the kind, within the memory OF
the present generation of that vicinity has
ever visited them, that is comparable with
it in terror and destruction.-MontrOse(P Pa
| DemOcT1t
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1872-08-13
4 Determined Preacher.

The Baptists of Bloomington, Ind, are
having an unpleasantness. Last Saturday
they locked out the pastor, Rev. Mr. Bur-
ton. Coming to the church and finding the
door locked, he opened a window, entered,
undid the fastening of the door from the in
side, and when the congregation assembled
proceeded with the service. At its conclu-
sion he was arrested, on the affidavit of Mr.
Lunderman, for trespass. '' l'h i''.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1872-08-13
Outrage on Good Templars.

The Good Templars Of Grand Isle, VT,
have met with hanother affliction, like that
visited upon them last winter, when their
lodge room was broken into by some mis-
creant, who destroyed their regalia by burn
ing it in stove. A few days since the
outrage was repeated on larger scale.
The regalia of the lodge, which was more
costly than that previously @ destroyed, was
burned, and several holes were made in the
organ with an auger or bit. ,.....r
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1872-08-13

GsB- Some curious evidence of the state of
intelligence among the common people of
Spain, is given in the prosecution of a claim
against the Spanish government by an En-
glish gentleman named Jencken. Mr.. Jenc-
ken was some kind of an agent OH tele-
graph line, and while in the prosecution Of
his business at Luca, in 1869, was assault
ted by mob and barely escaped with his
life. There is n prevailing notion it seems,
in Spain, that telegraph wires are mended
by composition made from the fat and
entrails of children, and that great numbers
of babies are surreptitiously taken and tried
out for this purpose. A notion had got
abroad at Luca that Mr.. Jencken was en-
gagged in this baby boiling business, and 80
the mob, with commendable humanity, fell
upon him and almost tore him to pieces.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1872-08-13
DIR. Wells Extract of Jurubeba

retains all the medicinal virtues peculiar to the
plant aud must be taken as permanent curative
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The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1872-08-13
A Burglar Shot al and Killed.

AT an early hour on the 9th inst, the
citizens of Birmingham were alarmed by
the dischare of q pistol, On examination
it was found that a burglar named VIM.
fioegerling, alias VIM. Barnes, had enter
ed the house of Mr.. Chas. Evans, and when
leaving was shot and killed by Lieut.. Geo.
II. Evans. Before firing he ordered the
burglar TO. halt, but no attention being
paid to his command he fired several shots
nearly all of which took effect. Upon the
person of the burglar We're found small
amount of money, gold watch and some
jewelry, which he confessed to have stolen.
The young lieutenant promptly gave him
self up, but was released on bail. He has
the entire sympathy Of the citizens, who at
present feel that he was perfectly justified
in committing the act, and that he win be
acquitted Of any criminal offence.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1872-08-13
North Carolina.

The news from North Carolina during the
latter part of last week materially changed
the previously reported results of the late
election. 1t now seems that the Re-
publicans have elected the Governor by
about 1000 majority, while their opponents
have elected out of eight members of Con-
gress, the Lieutenant Gov. and majority
of both houses of the Legislature, thus Sc
curing the United States Senator.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1872-08-13

MAINE is now receiving the most marked
attention by both political parties. The
election which takes place in that State
on the 9th of next month is regarded as
really the opening of the Presidential
campaign. Since 1856 the state has inva-
riably given Republican majorties rang
ing from eight to thirty thousand, the re-
publican majority last fall being little
over ten thousand. While the opponents
of the administration do not claim to be
able to carry the election they hope to re-
duce the republican majority, so that there
will be prospect for them to carry the
state in November. .a .a
The best speakers from both parties are
therefore laboring in that vineyard, and
the result of the election of the 9th OF
September, will be anxiously looked for,
and generally accepted as an indication OF
the political sentiment in the northern
states, and as foreshadowing the result OF
the Presidential election ....
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1872-08-13
Fond Of Counting.

A man and woman were recently divorced
at Hillsdale, Mich, and now the neighbors
are very much interested to find that they
are couring again. Probably they found
counting pleasanter than being married,
and their only way Of getting back to that
blissful exercise WAS through the divorce
suit. tr i,ttl,1.4 T.. n ..a,.r..l ffra.r. ...f.,
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1872-08-13
A Singular Case.

A child, the son of merchant tailor in
the northern part Of the city, says the
Washington Star, has been lying in trance
for several days past. its eyes are half
open, and its breathing hardly perceptible.
About once in six hours it partially awakes,
but before any particular change takes
place ii relapses into its former condition.
The attending physicians are said to be
puzzled at the peculiar symphonic of the
case. l r eN N9ih ,lfas i0 NI
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1872-08-13
rgy- On Wednesday last The body of

E7y- On Wednesday last the body of the
Rev. Henry Halleck, OF Brooklyn, was
found in the riyerat N. York. He left
home four months ago, after cashing a
draft from India for $500. Only $2S was
found on his person. II is suspected that
he was robbed and thrown into the water.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1872-08-13

ag- A smart lad in San Antonio, Texas,
recently took his stand beside blind organ
grinder, and, hat in hand, solicited aims.
When his tile was nearly, filed by the sym
pathetic passers-by he walked off. s
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1872-08-13
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The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1872-08-13
Miscellaneous News Items.

tB- In Woonsocket Alexander Burnapee,
of Blackstone, drove his horse on the rail-
road track. The animal stopped, and the
train struck the team, killing the man and
horse and shattering the carriage ,H"
tB-A Kansas City girl dreamed that her
brother had hung himself, and receiving no
answer to her raps on his door, burst it
open and-found him halfway in pair of
new tight pants that he was trying on, but
otherwise happy. -''a'.s
cY- Two brothers named Peter and
Matthew George, were smothered in a coal
mine at Newburg, by choke damp. Mat
thew was smothered in attempting to save
his brother, and two other persons in at
tempting to save them came near losing
their lives.
Va At Chicago on the 9th inst, Officers
Scanlon and O'Mara endeavored to arrest
Chris. Rafferty, for disorderly conduct
While Scanlon was reading the warrant
Rafferty, suddenly made dash for the door,
near which O'Mara was standing, and draw
ing pistol shot O'NTara in the breast kill
ing him. Rafferty, fled and has not yet
been captured.
eB- A son Of Walter Snowden, of New
Maysville, Putnam county, Indiana, was
milking a COW on Tuesday, July 30, and
annoyed by the switching at the flies with
her tail, tied it fast to his brother, a nine
year old child. The COW, while thus tied,
was frightened by a passing train, and ran,
dragging the boy quarter of a mile. He
was dead when picked up.
gB- There is great excitement in Glen
Cove, Long Island, over the mysterious
death of four men within few hours Of
each other. They worked in the starch
factory. Their sufferings partook of sew
eral forms, thus puzzling the physicians to
locate the disease. An hour after death
the bodies turned black as ink.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1872-08-13

lB-A singular accident occurred upon
the White Mountain Notch road the other
afternoon. A stage coach on its way to the
Crawford House was struck by lightning
during heavy shower, the horses were
thrown down but not killed, and two pas
sengers sitting on the top of the vehicle
were somewhat injured. Their clothes
were burned, their gold watches and chains
melted in their pockets, and one of the men
was burnt upon the breast, the electric
fluid also completely encircling his body.
GY- A horrible murder was committed
near Yates City on Monday morning. The
victim was the wife Of John Matthewson,
farmer married but few months. The
murderer went to the house about A. NJ,
while Matthewson and hired man were
working in q distant field, and ordered
breakfast. While Mrs. Matthewson was
preparing it he undertook to ravish her.
She resisted, and her clothing and person
showed unmistakable signs that there was
terrible struggle for life. When her hus-
band returned at night he found her body
in the cellar, with her throat cut and skull
crushed. Great excitement prevails there,
and mounted horsemen are securing the
country in search of the murderer. A re-
ward of 81, 900 has been offered for his ap-
prehension. A man who was near the
house that day seeking employment is sus-
pected.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1872-08-13

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The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1872-08-13
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The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1872-09-12
Nr. fiitcheIl on FiAncial Interests.

In accepting the HninatiOn for Con
gresS at the conventie in this city We'd
nesday, Hon. Alexaicr Mitchell briefly
but ably addressed ic convention in
speech which was wally applauiod by all
present. We did notear the speech, but
we understand that y. Mitchell expressed
the opinion in the pst positive and un-
qualified terms, thatthe financial health
and prosperity Of te country depended
very largely upon thelection Of Mr.. GIee-
ley, and a more haest and intelligent
financial adurinistaion Of the federal
government. No itIzcn of the Northwest
is personally mordnterested in good gov
c-nmcnt than Mr.. ltchell himself, and 70
man Il. the oountrylas studied the subject
more thoroughly all imrartially. He l.
Is familiar with Aw York transactions
as with the tiIs..cid Interests OF the West
and his presence III Congress the past yea
has Afforded him special opportunities Il
familiarize himself with sIs operations o
this department. of the soernment. y,
one supposes that Mr. Mitchell woul
so heartily commit himself % the election
of Greeley, if his best iud.ment in thi
matter were not in full aco-d with hi
speech.-Ailrdukee Ners, !ept. 6.