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The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1873-06-17
Hnmors of ProlIhitlon.

A lady but lately settled in Concord N.
II. relates the Patriot of that city-went
into drug store and innocently asked for a
pint of alcohol to be used in spirit lamp.
&C Have you prescription" inquired the
clerk, politely. "a what?' asked the
lady, in surprise. GA prescription from
a physician p explained the clerk, "we
are not allowed to sell alcohol unless it is
ordered by physician" "Not even alco-
hol ?'' said the astonished customer
"Well, that is strange. was not aware
that any one ever drank pure alcohol as a
beverage" every true. think myself
that such regulation is ridculo us, but we
must obey it. l am sorry if you are incon-
venienced, but cannot sell you any alcohol
unless you bring prescription. The
lady left the drug store, and when last
seen, in the middle of the afternoon, was
circulating around looking for physician
who would be willing to certify that her
spirit lamp was seriously ill--with some
disease or other peculiar to lamps at this
season of the year-and that its case was
one requiring treatment with stimulants.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1873-06-17

Freely Forgive.

It is very easy to say we will forgive
those who injure us, but it is quite another
thing to put it in practice. Many people
forgive very much as the little school girl
did to whom her teacher said, "Mary, If a
naughty school girl should hurt you, you
would forgive her like good little girl,
wouldn't you ~
eyes, maam,' she said, ''if l couldn't
catch her ~
Another Supday-school scholar had a
notion of forgiveness very much like hers.
His lesson had been upon this subject, and
his teacher asked him if, in view of what
he had been studying he could forgive
those who wronged him.
"Could you," said the teacher, "forgive
boy, for instance, who had struck you s'
eyes, SIR" said the lad slowly, after
thinking little, "I could-I guess l
could :" and then added in husky tone,
"I know could if he were bigger than |
amp
These little folks put me in mind of an
old gentleman who had quarrel with a
neighbor, and thinking he was about to
die, sent for the neighbor, that the diff
Guilty might be settled before he died. 81
can't bear" said he, "to leave this world
while there is any bad feeling between us.
But, mind you," he said with all the en-
ergy his feeble voice could assume, eff
| get we'll the old grudge stands p
All, that is not like the teaching of Jesus
The enemy is not only to be forgiven but
treated like friend. True forgiveness
empties the heart of all remembrance OF
old grudges and hate, and fills it with kind
ness and love.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1873-06-17
Origin Of the Word aLadY.n

Formerly, in England, when the affiuent
lived all the year round at their mansions
in the country, the lady of the manor dis
tributed to her poor neighbors, with her
own hands, once week, or oftener, GER
tain quantity of bread, and she was called
by them Leff-day," that is, in the Saxon,
the bread-giver. These two words were
in time corrupted, and the meaning is now
as little known as the practice which gave
rise to it; yet it is from that hospitable Gus
tom that, to this day, the ladies of that
kingdom alone serve the me at attheir own
tables, RY 44 fiI
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1873-06-17
The Sensation Of Drowning.

Dr. Hoffman, of Dixon, ILL.,, who was
one of the victims of the recent bridge dis
aster in that town, and was very nearly
drowned, thus describes his sensation while
in the water
/ could feel the water running down my
throat and in my ears, and all at once ex-
perienced the most delightful sensation. 1
seemed to be at peace with everything, and
perfectly happy. My whole life passed before
me like flash of lightning, the events APP
pearing in sequence, the most prominent
appearing to be indelibly stamped upon
my mind. Circumstances had forgotten
appeared vividly, and did not want to be
disturbed. should have preferred to re-
main where was. While in the midst of
beatific reverie, thinking what my wife
would do if she were saved and l were
drowned, felt hand on my shoulder.
was pulled out and placed on rock.
was greatly astonished at the number OF
events that passed through my mind while
under the water. Nothing that occurred
during childhood was evidentsbu but every.
thing since was about nineteen years old
appeared before me as if photographed.
The sensation experienced while the wa.
ter was going down my throat was not un.
pleasant 1t seemed as if was going on q
journey, and was surrounded by all kinds
of beautiful things. 1"'
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1873-06-17
How he Kent his Seat.

The male American is, as anational rule,
polite and considerate to the other species.
1t is proverbial that women are more safe
and comfortable in travelling in this coun-
try, alone, than anywhere else in the world.
There was good illustration of this
pleasant trait by the way, recently, in a
Walnut street car, Philadelphia. An old
gentleman was seated in one corner, and
the car was full A bevy of the fair ones,
of all ages and weights, swarmed in, and
there were no seats. Whereupon the gal
liant old gentleman said, aloud; Ladies,
l shall be most happy to give my seat to
any one of you who is over thirty-two
years of age" All remained standing.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1873-06-17
PERRY COUNTY
Real Estate. Insurance,
AND ttf
CLAIM AGENCY.
LEWIS POTTER q CO.,
Real Estate Brokers, Insurance, d Claim Agea
New Bloomfield, Pa.
LEWIS POTTER & co.,
New Bloomfield, Pa.

4 . - d.
WTEINVITE the attention OF buyers and SELL
w ers to the advantages we offer them In pur-
tice. ,l.----'s.'
Wehave a very large list Of desrab property,
consisting OF farms, town property, mills, store
ana tavern stands, and real estate OF any descrip
tion which we are prepared to offer at great bar
gains. We advertise our property very extensive
ly, and use all oHr efforts skill, and diligence to
effect a sale. We make no charges unless the
property is sold while registered with us. We also
draw up deeds, bonds mortgages, andall legal pa
pers at moderate rates. FHE
Some OF the best, cheapest, and most reliable
nre, life, and cattle Insurance companies IN the
United States are represented at this agency
Property insured either on the cash or mutual
plan, and perpetually at 81 and IS per thousand.
Pensions, bOunties, and all kinds Of war claims
collected. There are thousands Of soldiers and
heirs OF soldiers who entitled to pensions and
bounty, who have never made application. Sol
diers, II you were wounded, ruptured. Orcontraet
ed disease in the service from which you dis
abled, you are entitled to a pension.
When widows Of soldiers die Ormarry, the minor
children are entitled to the pension.
Parties having any business to transact in our
line, are respectfully invited to give us a CALL as
we are confident we can render satisfaction in any
branch of our business,
A6- No charge for Information
42O1y LEWIS POTTER Il co.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1873-06-17
Concerning the SouI.

A preacher once endeavored to teach
some children that their souls would live
after they were dead. They heard his
words, but did not understand them. He
was too abstract he shot over their heads.
Snatching his watch from his pocket he
said, "James what is this l hold in nv
hand ?''
GA watch, SIR"
GA little clock" said another.
"Do you see it?"
eyes, sir"
SHOW do you know it is watch?'
1t ticks, sir"
every we'll can any of you hear it
tick p''
All listen. After little pause
eyes, sir, we hear it?''
Then he took off the case, and held that
in one hand and the watch in the other.
Snow children which is the watch ?''
"The little one in your hand, SIR"
every well, again. Now, will put the
case aside--put it away down there in my
hat. So it is with you children. Your
body is nothing but the case. The soul is
inside. The case may be taken of, and
buried in the ground may be cast in the
fire, or thrown into the sea, and the soul will
live on just as well without the body, as
this watch will keep on ticking when the
case is laid aside.'
Now, that illustration and that thought
will live in the minds of those children
who heard it forever.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1873-06-17

tg- The professor of German fatters
himself that he has mastered English pro-
nunciation, and tells some friends; "Iss
1t not a shdrainch ting, Latics, dat de Latin
race gan not aguire de Enklish pronuncy-
ation9 haf choost dis momend bardet
from an Idalian chendleman "a Grade vrent
Of mine ant very gleffer mani, who has
lifted in New York almoste as long as !
haf-tvendy-vife eecerrs-an foot you pc
lief it 2 he shbeegs Enklish Wit a kwite
shdrong voreign indonation | How to you
agound yor 20 eggshdraortinary zeer-
goomRhdanz az Ia? F ,a, 6l3 ~ ..lt
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1873-06-17
Real Children.

II is bad to think that children are going
out of fashion, and in their places we have
fashionable attired little men and women
tricked out in all rings and furbelows and
costly absurdities Of the reiguing folly. 1t
is too bad TO cheat human beings out of
their childhood in this ridiculous way, and
still more to palm off such little bundles of
millenery as real children. Pray let us
have real boys and girls or none at ALL
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1873-06-17
ENIGMA DEPARrMENT.
AE- All contributions to this department must
be accompaniedby the correct answer.
CROSSWORD Enigma.

My first is in saddle but not in bride.
My next is in help but not in idle.
My third is in play but not In fun.
My fourth is in cake but not in bun.
My fifth is in earl but not in lord.
My sixth Is In string but not in cord.
My seventh is in paper but not in rag.
My eighth is in horse but not in nag.
My ninth is in arm but not in leg.
My tenth is in rack but not in peg.
My eleventh is in lame but not in main.
My whole is famous, immortal name.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1873-06-17
SeIf-SacrInce.

Boy TO Lady Visitor -" Teacher, there
is a girl over there winkin' at me r
Teacher" Well, then, don't look at
her r
Boy" But If l don't look at her, she'll
wink at somebody else y
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1873-06-17
NeaO millinery Goods
At Newport, Pa.

T BEG to inform the public that have just re.
Il turned from Philadelphia, with a full assort-
ment Of the latest styles Of
MILLINERY GOODS.
HATS AND BONNETS,
RIBBONS, FRENCH FLOWERS
FEATHERS
CHIGNoNS,
LACE CAPES
.t, NOTIONS,
And all articles usually found in firstclass Mil
linery Establishment. " All orders promptly at
tended to- We will sell all goods as Cheap as
can be got elsewhere ...t,.l-,. ~.
DRESS-MAKING done to order and in the la
test style, as get the latest Fashions from New
York every month. Goifering done to order, In
all widths. Will warrant all my work to give sat-
isfacton. All work done as low as possible.
ANNIE ICKES,
Cherry Street, near the Station,
5l6l3 Newport Pa.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1873-06-17

EB- A Geptleman the other day, saw
his little daughter dipping her doll-baby's IS
dress into tin cup and inquired.
"What are you doing, my daughter ?"
"I'm coloring my dolls dress red"
"With what ?'
with beer ~
"What put such a foolish notion in
your head, child ? You can't color red
with beerp es.q.t
+" Yes can, pa because ma said it was
beer that made your nose SO rcd r.
And the gentleman had business that re.
quired him TO be down town Immediately,
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1873-06-17
DON'T DO II.

Don't invest all your money in lottery
tickets. Give some other man chance
for prize.
Don't tell an editor how to run news
paper. Let the poor fool find it out him
self
Don't loaf about the streets and depend
on the Lord for your "daily brea d." He
isn't running bakery.
Don't discuss scientific questions with
lightning rod men. His arguments are
most generally solid and always pointed.
Don't imagine that the Lord win call a
first class preacher to church paying a
second class salary. He does MT treat his
children so shabbily. 6
The Rock Island daily Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1872-1873, 1873-03-10
NOTES HERE AND THERE
The ice is out at Fort Madison.

The ice is out at Fort Madison
Ducks are verynumerous in the streams,
now.
The river was closed at Burlington at
3P NJ, to-day, but the ice was reported t.
be very weak
| he Claire has kicked the Credit Lobelia
party to the dogs and elected majority oil
the Liberal ticket
This is the time to think about getting
evergreens See advertisement Of Pinney
& Co., in this paper.
If hackmen charge % cents for crossing
the river via the bridges they will sooI
have plenty of competitors
Lieut.. A. p. Butler has become a stock
holder in the Buford Plow Works, in thi
city, the stock of the company having beer
increased.
The new Congress will consist of 90:
members, divided as follows: Republi
cans, 1877; Democrats and Liberals, %
vacancies, Connecticut and New Hamp
shire ; contested, Louisiana and Yves
virginia. Delegates from the Territories
10; Republicans, 3; Democrats, 5 o.; Nor
mon, vacancy, New Mexico)
The Springfield correspondent of tn,
Inter ocean, on the It'll, writes that ito
day the Senate declined to confirm tn,
nominations of the Governor for Trustee
of the Soldiers Orphans Asylum on &C
count Of the implications of Colone
Beardsley in the alleged frauds at the Pen
itentiary. The matter is postponed til
next Tuesday"
The Toledo Blade says Congress wa
sharp enough to place the increase of sa
aries in an important appropriation bi
and passed it at such late hour that tn
President could not veto the measure witt
out also overthrowing the most importar
appropriations. They not only stole tn
horse, but they locked the stable door afte
them.
The Rock Island daily Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1872-1873, 1873-03-10
Arkansas

On the Sd lust, a State election washeld
in Arkansas to vote for or against an
amendment restoring white folks to the
same rights the colored people enjoy.
The Little Rock Gazette, on the next morn
ing. had few returns, accompanied by the
following remarks
Yesterdays election was unusually
quiet. Less than half the registered vote
OF the city was polled, as will be seen be
low. and we presume this was the case
throughout the State This was owing IN
a great measure 70 the manner in which
the voice Of the people has been So often
suppressed BY ballot-boX mauipulators.
Many good people did not 60 to the poll,
because they thought it would be no use
that if the party in power desired the
amendment ratified it would be done-oth
erwise it would be defeated, no matter
how many votes there were polled for it
The Rock Island daily Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1872-1873, 1873-03-10
Mr. wheelock Buys Full-BIooded Handle
tonian.

Notwithstanding Mr. 5. W Wheelock
recently invested $4,000 in the purchase
of Dimicks splendid stallion, Bashaw-D ru
ry. he has just bought one of the finest
full-bood Hambletonians in this country.
The horse was shipped from New York on
the 4th and is probably, by this time, on
Mr. Wheelock' Rock river stock farm,
back of Moline The animal is five year,
old, IL hands high, dark bay, white heels
is one Of the very best bred Hambleton
ians in New York and said 10 more nearly
resemble oil Hambletonian than any
horse living. lie was sired by Rysdykc' ,
Ham bletoniau dam Maggie Jones by
American Star; granddam by MembrinC
/ Chief,he by Membrino Paymaster etc, etc
Mr. Wheelock horse is a full cross of al
the best and most popular trotting BLOOD
of the day Hambetonian Star, Abdallal
and Membrino. Mr. Bonner has full
brother 10 this horse, for which he paiC
Mr.. Backman, of Orange county, n. Y.
$500 when but six weeks old-and the
man Mr. Wheelock purchased his horse from
paid $1,000 for him when weaned The
horse cost Mr.. Wheelock a big sum, anl
we have no doubt that our stock breeder.
will appreciate the efforts Mr.. W is max
ing to enable them to improve their stock
The horse will be found Mt Wheelnck s
stock farm in care Of Henry Hess.
The Rock Island daily Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1872-1873, 1873-03-10

In Saturdays ARGUS was an account
of the stealing Of team, from the prem
ises Of Mr. Melchert, Of Davenport, aud
the tracing of it beyond Moline, and then
abandoning the pursuit On Saturday,
taking help with him, Melchert took the
cars east, he stopping at Colona and his
aids at Geneseo, where, somehow, it leaked
out what they were after The thief was
there but soon made himself scarce. Mr..
Melchert was more successful He went
to Williams farm at Colona and found
that the thief had left the entire rig at the
place, telling Mr.. ". he would call soor
and get the horses aud buggy. The THE
Is supposed to be james Ranney. who was
arrested in Davenport some three weeks
ago for stealing goods from the front Of I
shoe store on Second street, and brok,
stone in the Jail for it for several days
The Rock Island daily Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1872-1873, 1873-03-10
OyFICE OF RENNE's PsIN KILLING MAGIC OIL
PITTeEIsIn. NJ Octoher l IsTa

OFFICE OF RENSE's PsIN KILLING MAGIC OIL
PITTsFIsLD, MAS Uctober !, ISL
To Patrons Respectfully
In order to equalize the price. and make Il an in
ducemeni for those located AZ the most remote
points 10 handle MAGIC On we have re arranged the
scale Of prices take effect from and after this date
Is follows
Trial Size or it equivalent 10 Other sizes per
gross ,---.-. tH.
Five 10 Ten gr0-s. per grOss ...--.-.-... q 6d.
Twenty Gross, per gross .-...-....... ..- 20 60.
A discount viii te made on purchases OF I've gross
and over. OF "a sufficient amour; 20 cover freight.
The good will be de iycred at the point OF transpo-
tatou ~ !lttsheld in good order after which they
will be at the risk oil tie purchaser.
TERMS Net Cash. Current Funds in New York.
Please give full shipping directions with yonr orders
RESSE's PAIN Milling MAGIC on is packed for
the trade ds follows:
Tr1al Size, Onr gross IN Case
8 doz Medium Size, cqriyalen;'o d"
3 doz Large Size.
We alpo pack what Is known rs an Assorted
Gross, Us fallsN> dpz. Trial Sixs duz Mrdi-
sig; : doz. large Sizs; which equals one gross
IN case and makes good assortment Of sizes for 4
retail tore.
On al goods manufactured after January l. 1873,
the retail price viii bc printed upon The label each
bottle. SIS fDilDws Trial size, > CENTS. Melium
Size, % cents Large size ST.
Your orde-s respectfully solicited.
We have the honor to be. respectfully. your obedi
ent servaetS WIN. RENNE & SONS.
NorICE--Ihs name MAGIC OIL" Is our Legal
Trate Mark.
The Rock Island daily Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1872-1873, 1873-03-10
A Coke Oven

Bailey Davenport is contemplating the
building of large coke oven at his Black
Hawk coal mines, and viii probably erect
it as soon as he can determine the best
model. He solicits advice from those ia
miliar with the subject, as to the best style
Of ovens, etc. He thinks he has more coal
and better coal, on 40 acres this side Of
Rock River, than can be found on any
other 20 in the county. And he is also
prospecting for coal on the other side OF
the river, and thinks he has 100 acres
equally good coal, Of the same vein, just
across the river.
He has reduced the price Of coal at his
mines 10 II cents.
The Rock Island daily Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1872-1873, 1873-03-10
Avert the Dancer.

The ethereal mildness' with which poets credit
the vernai season is an Illusion of the fancy
than meteorological fact. Early spring in temper
ate climates is fearful time and the tears are usu-
ally too cool for health or comfort. To avert the
complaints to which the fogs and winds of the sea
son are apt to give rise prudent people who believe
in the proyerb that prevention is better than cure
fortify their stomachs and brace up their nerves
and muscles with Hostetter's Stomach Bitters.
Those who do this are wise and are rewarded for
their wisdom by escaping the vsitations of chills
and fever, rheumatism, biliousness Aatulency. con
stipatton, stomach complaint, &c. 90 common IN
damp, inhospitable weather To the less prudent
who neglect this precaution, and suffer for II. We
would say, that the disorders which tbis notent
vegetable tonic prevents it also cures
The Rock Island daily Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1872-1873, 1873-03-10
Males or Females,

Are you troubled with that distressing pain in the
back, forty drops Of CONSTITUTION MATER viii re-
teV" yon like magic. Read the following.
NV NoEE. Feb II fS-a
hessr=. McBgAN ALIES:-I have been afflicted
with Inflammation Of the kidneys accompanied
with severe pain in the back A friend advised me
to Try CONSTITUTION WATER" procured a bottle.
aud after taking half the contents Of the bottle 10
my a-toulshmeHt, TIE pain had left me- and am
now d. well IL ever was IN my lie. Yours trnly,
II i kIRK. Sc Fulton st
Fer sale BY all Druggist
The Rock Island daily Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1872-1873, 1873-03-10

POLICE ITEMS Henry Fern and Wm
Hickey, from the country, were found
fighting on the streets, on Sunday, and ar
rested by Policeman Lyon Magistrate
Chopper fined them 81 each and COSTS
They failed to pay and were sent TO jan
The Rock Island daily Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1872-1873, 1873-03-10

BARIows Indigo BLUE.-This Is de
signed especially for bluing clothes. 1t
dissolves perfectly clear, and will not settle
on the clothes. Is warranted to color more
w,ter than double the same quantity of
indigo. BE sure you get the genuine, pre-
pared by q. s. Wiltberger, 233 North I'd
street, Philadelphia. For sale in Rock Is
land bv all dealers. 3--dcnd6 M.
The Rock Island daily Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1872-1873, 1873-03-10
LOCAL COLUMN.
John 2oet's Bitters.

Jo1n EO0ts BltteTs.
John Roots Bitters are family medicine.
John Roots Bitters cure general debility.
'ohh Roots Bitters cure dyspepsia. Use it.
'ohn Roofs Buffers cures fever and ague.
''hn Roots Bitters cures all bilious diseases.
John Roots iiittcrs cures Nervousness AMI head
ache Try it. They are warranted
John Roots B'tteFs cures indigestion. TryH.
'ohh Roots Blt'ers are not a whisky drink.
Store a. ''i' harper huhse bFus
Io Jun n roots Bitters are sold by all Druggists
SVhh bengston and Emil Kehler Rock Island Ills
wholesale and retail druggists s-22deodnvfS III I
sold by Snith& Bonney, Druggist, Rock Island
The Rock Island daily Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1872-1873, 1873-03-10
ALIENS LUNG EALsAM.
ALIENS LUNG BALSAM

i Your hope. II has been tried by thousands such
a. ypg VINO have been cured. many In their graft.
taut, nav lent Their names to ~, that suffering
humanity can Rad their evidence and believe
Don experiment with new and untried mixtures
you cannot afford itbut try AZ once this invaluable
troublesome cough IN a few hours n NOT Of too
long standing u Il warranted 20 give entire sat
isfactlOn In all cascz Of lung and throat difcultes
The Rock Island daily Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1872-1873, 1873-03-10
CITY
OFFICIAL PAPER.

We have full assortment of Lamps,
Brackets and Chandeliers, which we otfer
at very low prices. Call and look at them
Idtf MAY BROTHERS
The Rock Island daily Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1872-1873, 1873-03-10
The weather---To-D Day

The following shows the temperature
nj TuE ARarS OFFICE to-day as IN
dicated BY thermometer
ao= ahovr zero y N 20 above zero
% NJ AZ
Cloudy. with slight rain towards night
The Rock Island daily Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1872-1873, 1873-03-10
New Livery Stable

THE UNDERSIGNED HAS JUST OPENED A
] Livery stable, on
JEFFERSON STREET, tnear Harper House,
Good outfits, 6rst-class stock and fair prices will
b. the ruling features aharc ~ public patron
agg Il respectfully solicited. JOHS'C BROWN.
July 1874. du