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Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1872-09-04

BELL ELECTION HoUsE.-In accord.
nncc with an order Of Court, granted
at juno Term, the electors of Bell
township assembled at the usual place
of holding elections and did, by ballot,
unanimously decide that the general,
special and township elections be
thereafter held at the house of Robert
Mehaffey. The old house had become
80 dilapidated that it was an unfit
place to hold elections in.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1872-09-04

Edward Bayor, Esq, Horton, Kings Co., N. s.,
writes that an astonishing cure has beon effected
on his daughter by the use Of Johnsons Anodync
Liniment. The whole spine became diseased, she
lost the use Of her limbs, aud her back was
rounded up like a bow, in consequence OF TAX
ing cold after having been nnoculaied for the
kline pock. She is now well.
We pledge our reputation on the assertion that
any educated physician, after careful examina-
tion of the recipe, will say that Parsons Pur-
gaiiyc Pills possess moro merit than any other
pill now offered for sale.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1872-09-04
tjO,OGO,OOO Feet of Lumber,

thseutting oT or consumption Of which will af-
fori ready market for all produce niscd on the
inrm.
Money has been layishly expended 10 lcautfy-
in the "Grass Plat" around The dwelling. The
"Ltwn" is nstofully sud ariisiioally adorned with
ornamental trees, evergreen shrubbory and tho
choicest flowers. The dwelling Is protected from
the rays Of the sun by row oi shade troos, whose
inTtWining branches east cool aud refreshing
shaio all around u, making Il pleasant and in
viupg retreat, such as one rarely Gnds oven In
the ouyrous Of a city. A correct representation
or dew Of the residence can be seen On the north
west corner Of the map Of Cloarhcli county.
Thqe Is always person on the farm, who will
sLos any Que over the premises who desires TO
puyhasc, and give them any information in re-
gal to the farm they may desire.
lor terms aud conditions Of sale address
Z. q. BLANCHARD, or
A. W. WALTERS,
aigliu CloarGold, Pa.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1872-09-04

We notice by the Argus that John
Miller, of Troutville, had u $3.50 buggy
smashed up in Punxsutawnoy, the
other day, by a runaway team.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1872-09-04

FoR The FALL TaADr.-Mr. j. NJ Kratzor is
laying in o largo stock Of goods Of al descrip-
tions for the Fall trade. His stock Of fancy
goods, and goods especially for ladies, has been
selected with great care, aud The ladies Of Clear
field and vicinity arc cordially invited to make an
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1872-09-04
TT 5. MARsHAL'S OFFICE.
Wasfnru nfafriaf nT penn

IAUTiON.-Ai persons arc hereby cautioned
~ against purchasing or in any way meddiing
with William Hyan's shanty goods, consisting OF
~ beds, cooking utensiisAnd crockery ware also.
one cos snd sis hogs, as the same belong 10 me
and have been lcft In hi, care, subject to my or
der. PETER SHAY.
llusion lownthip, Aug. Is. isT2.Ss
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1872-09-04

Water Coolers-at II. y, Bigler a Co.'s. 3
Fruit Cans made from the best Charcoal Tin
and soldered on the out side. Also Cement and
Putty at sAcKErT a SonRYvERs.
iy3l At
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1872-09-04

SLATE PAISrs.-Persons wanting paints of any
color will find them prepared for use at
jel9-Gt H. +. BIGLER 4 Co.'S.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1872-09-04

1t is supposed that $4,000 persons
attended the West Branch campmeet.
ing on Sunday, the 25th ult
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1872-09-04

FREsH GRouND PLAsrER-Re Received at Corner
Store by ear load and for sale by
II. A. a W. d. Irwin.
ourwensvillc, March 10, 1872.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1872-09-04

CIprR MLls,--II. +. Bigler Co. have for
sale the best double gearcd Cider Mills manufac-
tured. sopA-lm.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1872-09-04

II. L. Diglcr Co. have been making extensive
additions to their stock of Hardware the last few
days. Everything new in Shelf Hardware, Sad
dlers Hardware, Farmers Hardware, Builders
Hardware, and Hardware Of all kinds, can be seen
at their store. May %.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1872-09-04
$50 Acres Of Land,
over 100 ACRES Of which nre cleared and
under high state Of cultivation, with an
Orchard Of 200 Apple Trees,
Two-story Plank House

built according 10 the most modern AMI improved
style Of architecture, Cately repainted), and fn-
ishcd inside and out in tho most complete and
workmanlike manner The cellar is eight feet in
the clear, dressed stone walls, two feet thick, and
cemcntcd foor. Attached TO the dwelling is a
building, 90 feet long, containing Wash Room,
Bath Room and Water Tank, Wood House, Sta
bic for three horses and Cariage, all under one
roof and as good as new. Near by s an Ice
House, Corn Cribs, Pig Sty and Hen Coop
stream Of pure cold water flows into the Wash
Room. and Is forced from there by a stone pump
into the kitchen. Conveniently near the dwelling
/ handsome and unique Office, l6xls feet, I'm
ishcd and painted In complete style.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1872-09-04

HotoE TO WAGON AND CARNAGE MAKEns.-we
have just received general assortment Of Wagon
and Carriage Woods, also full line Of Springs
and AAles, which we offer cheap for cash.
u. +. BieIIR a CO.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1872-09-04

This beautifully located farm and desirable
home, Is situated 10 the most fertile and best wa
tered portion Of Union township, Cloardeld couu-
", Pa, with good roads Leading to and from Il
in ell directions II is two and half miles from
the nourishing village Of Bock,on, and only four
miles from the destined city Of "Rumbargcr," on
the line Of "Dennctt's Branch extension Of the
Allegheny Valley Railroad which will bo com
ple,el and running trains in less than eighteen
months. The Farm contains
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1872-09-04
ALSO, A FARM BARN

with a cellar under the entire building, enclosed
by a stone wall two feet thick. This building.
22x50 feet, is furnished in that style Of neatncss
aud durability characteristic Of the owner. There
Is also
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1872-09-04
INJECTION FOR OFFICERS
L OF MADEIRA
Goal & improvement Company,

All whom Il may concern, take notice, that an
election will bo held ai Brshins Hall, In the bor
ough Of lloutEdalc, on TUESDAY, the 10th day
Of SEPTEMBER, 1873. TO elect Board OF on
cers. President aud Directors OF tho MADEIRA Coal
and improvement Company. ID. H0uTZ.
July "a, 1s72-at President.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1872-09-04
A TENANT HOUSE

on tho farm, 1924 feet, two storios hlah, with n
small a. attached, and small stable belonging
thereto. Tho House IL plas,crcd and painted and
presents neat aud comfortable appoarace, hav-
ing q foot we'll with a stone pump and plenty
OF water at the door, Also n small orchard, be-
longing TO the Tenant Housc. with twenty or
more choice fruit trees. There are no less than
thirteen Springs Of good water on the farm.
Adjoining this place is s tract Of land containing
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1872-09-04

A full line of Household Goods, Japannod Ware,
dc, for sale by II. +, Blglcr Co.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1872-09-04
atistellantoas.
D. j. GROW ELL.

Manufacturer Of the D. II. Ball Boliing Machine
aud the
STDE-CUT sH1NGLE MACHINE,
10 cut from IS to 20 inches, and licensed undcr
Everat's patent, Jointers, Drag Saw Machines
and General Mil Work, siuncmahoning, Gamer
on county Pa.
Repairing Of Machines aud general Custom
Work done 10 order. Augliys
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1872-09-04

Paints, Oils and vnrnishcs for sale by II. r.
Diger a Co.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1872-09-04

To HousrNEErERs.--An kinds Of Fruit Cans,
manufactured Of the best tin and with all tho
modern improvements, as we'll as putty aud &C.
mcnt, for sale in large quantities by
augIH II. + BioLEn & Co.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1872-09-04

Archcy Shaw still has for sale splendid now
buggy. Go and see II.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1872-09-04

Bird ougcs-a large assorimcn,--at II. f. Big.
lor Co.'S,
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1872-09-04

CoURr-Thc regular Term of our
Court commences on he 29d day of
September, two weeks from next
Monday
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1872-09-04

DAY YOUR Tkx.-Tbc ciiirens Of Law
renee township are hereby notified that tho
School Directors Of said district have placed tho
duplicate Of school tar in my hand for collection,
Those who know themscvos indebted for county
and State tax for 1879, will alec take notice that
said tax is due. win be at tho Court House
every Saturday, and the balance Of the week viii
be found at homo, TAYLOR RoWLES,
aug2i.st Constable,
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1872-09-04
DEVERE HOUSE.
THE ALLEGHENY HOTEL,

MANkET ST, ULEAkFIELD, PA.
THIS large and commodous now hotel has
J. been opened for the accommodation Of tho
public, whore the proprietor will be glad to meet
his old friends, and receive share Of public pat
ronage. BY strict personal attention to the dc.
tails Of his business he hopos to be able to render
satisfaction to bis patrons. The TABLE will
always be bountifuly supplied with the best that
can be procured in the market, and the BAR
will contain full stock Of LIQUORS, BEER, &c
Good stabing attached.
CASPER LEIp0LDT,
ClearGeld, March Q, ls69-ly Proprietor.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1872-09-04
MISS H. S. SWANS
SCHOOL FOR GIRLS

cLBARFIELD, PA,
rTNHE FALL TERM Of fourteen weeks. will
Il commence Monday, September "a, 1872.
TERMS OF TUITION.
Reading 0rthography, Writing, Object Les
sons, Primary Arithmetic and Primary -.
~ w
History, Local and descriptive Geography
with Map Drawing, Grammar, Mental
and written Arithmelie..................... . 90
Algebra and the Sciences l2 90
Instruction in instrum ntal music .....,.. 10 90
oil painting, "a 70 90
Wax work Vt
For full particulars send for Circular.
Clearicld, Sept 7, ls70-lypd.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1872-09-04
WRIT or pARrITIoN.-To tho h,

NV MT UT FNHTITIVN'-Io Iho holT7
w aud legal representatives. Of Sarah Ross,
late Of Bradford township, ClchrdeId county,
deceased
Notice Is hereby given that In accordance will
n writ pf partition, issued out Of the Orphanl
Court Of Clearnold county, and TO me directed, On
inquisition and nppraisement will be held on iht
premises, in Bradford township, on Friday, iht
18th day Of September next, at o'clock o. IN o
said day, and all parties Interested will please tak'
notice. JUSTIN J. PIE, sheriff
Ciearacl, August o., 1882.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1872-09-04

On Second sIroet, Just below iho VIenrhcId county
National Bank. The only way to be convinced
that Flcgas shoes cheap, is to call and see for
yourself GOODS SHOWN WITH PLEASURE.
June 8, ls72,-tC
Wire Garden Trcllises, of different sizes, Hang
ing Baskets and Wire Work, at II. 2. Biglerk Co.s
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1872-09-04
SaaRs.
Clearneld County Bank.

llearlield County Bank.
TIME cioaraeld County pank as an incornora
L ted Institution has gone out Of existence BY
,he 'surrendcr Of its charter, on May ~, 1855
All It's stock is owned by tho subscribers, who
will continue the Banking business at the same
place, a. private Bankers, under the firm name
Of the "Clearheld County Bank" We are re.
sponsiblc for tho debts of tbs Bank, AMI will pay
its notes on demand at tho counter. Deposits
received and interos, paid whom money Is left for
fixed timo. Paper discounted at six per cent
as heretofore. Our personal responsibility is
pledged for al DEPOSITS received and business
trans cted. continuance Of tho liberal pat
ronago Of the business men Of the county is re-
specially solicited. As President, Cashier and
officers Of tire late Clear6cld County Bank, we
require tho notes Of said Bank to be presentcd
for redemption.
JAS. T. LEONARD, RICHARD SHAW,
wM. PORTER, JAS. p. GRAHAM,
A. X, WRIGHT, q. L. REED,
wM. A. WALLACE.
Tho business Of the Dnnk will he conducted by
Josn NJ Adams, Esq, as Cashier. etl 70
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1872-09-04
DH. EEOYEBs'S
PURE
WEST BRANCH BITTERS.
Superiority over all Ordinary Remedies,

No Bttors at present offered to the public
contains so much medicinal virtue, and yo, SO safe
and pleasant to take. Its use is to cure disease
and II will not croalo an appetite for spirituous
hnuors. hui win euro tho effects Of dlslipalinn.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1872-09-04

REHABILITATION.
Croquet Sets.
Bird Cages
Wire Garden Trcllis;s.
Hanging Baskets.
Wire Work.
Wood and Willow Ware.
Household Goods.
All kinds Of Hardware.
Japanncd Ware,
Bozarth's Patent Refrigerator.
Water Coolers.
Paints, Oils, Varnishes.
Calcned Plaster.
Goes Phosphate.
Wagon and Carriage Makers supplies.
Single and Double Shovel Plows.
Cultvators, Iron and Wood
Cultivator Teeth and Shovel Plow shovels.
Fishing Tackle. %
All Of the above for sale at the mammoth Hard.
ware Store Of II. T. Bigler & Co., Second street.
Cearfeld, Pa. 81
Fly Nets and serim Horse Coyers-a large as
sortment-for sale by
jy3 II. +. BIGLER Co,
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1872-09-04

rJNnE DEMOCRATIC ALMANAC for 1909
4 1897 and 1868 for sale at the Post oalcc'
pr rce Is GO nis. MPiled 70 aay Rddff".
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1872-09-04

A DMINIsTRAToRs' NoTICE.-Noticc
N Is hereby given that letters Of Administrations
on the estate Of JAS. ZEIGLER, deceased. late
Of Brady township, Clcnrfcld county, penna,
having been duly granted 10 the undersigned III
persons indebted to said estate will please make
immediate payment, and those having claims or
demands will present them properly authenticated
for settlement without delay.
JAMES G. BARRETT,
LEWIS ZElGLER,
Aug. l4-6t.. Administrator.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1872-09-04

Coo. Phosphate for .alo BY Il. =, Blslcr a Co.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1872-09-04
OF THE LATEST STYLES AND PATTERNS,

II you want to get good aud stylish Clothing
at low igures, do not fail to call at their ostas'
lshment before spending your money elscwhoc.
Remember the place.
aug772 DANIEL STEWART son.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1872-04-25
tPublisesd March III, lS72.l
CHAPTER e4-LWsl.

Z u
AN ACT TO amend and res,rict chapter 2lQ
ofthe local laWs oi 1880, entltled IAN act
to authorize \ Mseouniy of " ood to aid in
the construction Of railroads
The people Of the s,str Of Wisconsin, repre-.
scnred in senate anti assembly, do enact
as follows:
SECTION |. Section one Of chanter two
hundred and ten Of the lucai laws Of the year
1871 eulyed ;" az act 10 authorize TIE
county Of Wood IL ard In the construction 81
lailr"ads, l. hereby amrndcd by adding 10
il'e end Of said scctSn one, the following
words: 1rpr4ied that nqme,ethsn one hun
drcd thousand dollar. OF such bonds shall be
irsaed for Tie purpose " aiding IN the CON
structioa ofany one rsiIroad company, d
SIC, 2. Section three OF said act is here
By ant nded hy striking out the ida "one
hundredaud ftty rfhousand dpilsr-S where
they ocrur aud riugin liep thereof the
words, ''one- hundred thousand d Jftsrs s-also
by ssriAing out all that portion of said sec.
tlon that autborizes he delivery of ians pof.
ton OF such bonds 10 the Wisconsin valley
Railroad Company before the completion uI
sad road to he city Of Grand Rapids or the
village Of Canaaliag FrT Ell
SEC. 3. Section four of said act il hrrcby
amended By striking out the word, twenty, "
where II occurs IN said section, and inserting
IN lien'teereof the woIdg rxsH t@a
Sec. 4. This act shalltske effect and be
in force from and after its passage,
Approved March 9, 1872. u e r-
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1872-04-25
X. Il. Intelligence.

Messrs. Reeves and Lyon have re-
turied frm Dub 'que, and report all
things ready tor immediate work,
just SO soon as negotiations shall be
closed with the VI. & ST. Paul Road
whereby tho use Of the track may be
secured to the company from Tomab
to La Crosse.
Tho g. b. j. L. Z. Road are
I making progress. The marsh north
OF Judge Wood, residence ii being
cleared aud timber cut preparatory TO
grading.
Nothing Of Importance has trans.
pred regarding the Princeton Road
since our last issue.
The Chicago T. Superior Road
are pushing work at various points
between Friendship aud Portage
City. But little has as yet been
done between Friendship aud this
point.
The annual meeting Of stockhold.
in the Green Bay & Lase Pepin
Railway was held at the cornpany's
Office III Green Bay on Monday, thu
l>t. inst, The following Board OF
Directors was chosen for the ensuing
year Henry kclohum, Freed 5. FL
liz, GroTge Sommrrs, w. }. Abrams,
NJ. ID. Peak, w. +. Peak, Walter
Scranton, Il. a. Bradley, Sau'l Marsh,
Jr.
At \ subsequent meeting of Diret-
ors, the following officers were elect.
ed:
President -llESRY KRrcnun.
tiee HreS't 49, GEO, SoMMEhs.
.Scretory.-F, 5. ELLIS.
Treasurer II J. SHAYLor.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1872-04-25
The Political Trio.

T'rnmbull, Simmer and Schurf are
giving political concerts just noS.
rhe THO recently gave an entertain
ment in New York wherein tina,
great, good aud honest man, Dana,
acted as door keeper.
The trio are singing for their own
amusement, and after November
heir sweet strains will die away in
cho. Poor pa Greedy is crying to
;el in, and thus make quartet, but
MS discnrds are so woefully unnusic.
al that the trio only let him in on the
chorus. The quartet will soon sing
at Cinciunatu When Schurz will give
n german recttatipe. A few more
months We must endure Tins melody,
and then they will have subsidized and
the three leading soloists, like swee,
strain If melody. viii live only in the
memory, aud ". will remember then
only in this, that they might hav,
done much good, but alas have com,
10 nuught.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1872-04-25
Deafh of George Hgrc

Special Despatch to the Evening Wisconsin
OSHKOSH, Ayril 20. George i've
editor o. the Oshkosh Time diel al
bis residence in this city, this morn
ing. at nine O'Clock. Mr.. llyre has
been in public life in Wisconsin since
1885, when he was elected Senatorial
printer. For nearly thirty years b.
conducted newspapers at Madison,
and has been publishing n paper IN
tins city since 1867. His death
causes . universal feeling Of sadness.
md meetings Of Knights Of PytEias,
MasonS, Royal Arch Chapter, and
knights Templar, are called to take
action on the melancholy event. The
funeral "i'l take place Mt Madison, on
Monday a'terunon. The romans VII
laaye here Oh Monday morning u,
aine O'Clock, under an escort o! the
sario1s societies Of Iasons
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1872-04-25
.SfDte Treasury not Bankrupt.

II view Of the assertions Of tho Mil
waukce News tha, THE State Treas.
AIRY i, bankrupt and empty, ana hun
dreds Of thousands of urpa,i apprn
prialionsare still awaiting payment, "
and OF the Mat,>on correspondent of
the Chicago Times that "the State
Treasury is in fact little better than
bankrupt it may be Of interest to
know, that on the 29th day Of March
lhere in $Sl2 600 m the State Treas
airy, and "a, this SIS 1000 belongs To
tler general flal and is available for
cnrcnt expenses. Treasurer Bntz j.
ready TO pay all properly audited
claims on presertatiou and all law.
tul demands against the State Trcau
~ will doubtless he promptly met as
long rs the control of the 81 ata re-
mains in Republican hands. MADISON
Journal
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1872-04-25
Personal.

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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1872-04-25
IgnMny voice.

Whereas six resident freeholders Of the
city Of Grand Rapids, have applied TO the
Common Couucil Of said city by petition. 10
straighten, lay out deed Establish 4 highway
in snid city described as follows, Commence
Jog At the Tetminon. of River Street as now
located a. or near the Congregational
Church. Thence in a direct Il ne to the
South West corner Of Block No. 1. Of the
village tuew citr) Of Gland Rapids being a
continuation Of said River Street
Therefore, noticc is hereby given that = ju,
ry viii be summoned nv the City Marshal Of
said Cry on the 4th day cf May 1879, to
consiaer aud decide on the necessity of TAX -
ing private proverty for pubic use, ss re-
GU red by said petition, under the provisions
of Section 5, eh ,ptcr 5, OF the city Cha1er.
BY order Of tie Common Council.
g. 0, BAKER,
City Clerk.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1872-04-25
General Intelligence.

The drouth extends east to tho coast.
Our exchanges tell Of devastating fires
in New, Jersey, One thousand acres
Of wood land have been swept over
causing damage Of nearly 40, 900
dollars.
The " Alabama Claims settle
ment seems to be hanging fire. The
claim for indirect damages seems to
threaten procrastina,ion, If not trouble
a meeting Of those Interested in
claims has been held in New York
for the purpose Of influencing the al
It inis,ration and Cougr, ss to with lrw
t he oiiecti'i able ortion oi the case.
The noble red men Of the forest
are having gala days in the Indian
Territory. They are revealing TO an
admirius nation their true character
in the massacre Of uuot'ending citizens
Of little town called Whi,,emure, on
the Arkansas line. Several lives have
been sacrificed. The general govern
men, has been appealed to for aid.
e" 10. the poor Indian needs 10 be
forgiven.
u. V. Farewell & Co. the heavy
Chicago Dry Goods house are again
out of luck. To be burned ont, seems
to be part OF their regular routine
Of business. On Thursday last this
irm vas scorched 70 the .nne Of co..