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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1873-05-08
agricultural department.
Old PINE FIELDS,

Editor Southern CuHivator Il observe in
your February number an inquiry for the
'cheapest, quickest and most efectual way to
clear up old pine fields" upon which you ask
information. venture to give mine based
on close observation, having been particular
ly interested in that line myself
In the first place, I have always been told
by old heads, and few young ones too, that
if 1 would 60 into an old pine-feld during
the month Of August, chop down and lodge a
few all through at short distances apart, the
worms or sawyers, (Cerambyx) would then
get start and before the summer season was
over, very few of the trees would be left alive
But have tried and retired, and failed to
kill but few in addition to the ones chopped
down.
Some said on the old or full Of the moon
was the proper time to cut; but no 60, then eth
er. The proper plan is to begin in the month
of May, regardless of moon, and chop down
at few short intervals, say about every fifty
yards, lodging as many as practicable.
Let all stand until the limbs and tops begin
to break ard fall, which will be in about two
years then 60 in with your ak and cut down,
fore and aft, right and left, making them cross
each other as much as possible, and but few
will need chopping in two. If they are piled
in almost any manner and let alone until
some dry windy day, they will be quite sure
to burn. Would advise not to have any more
set on fire at one time, than can be kept we'll
showed up.
Have seen your plan tried of chopping all
down while green, and when thoroughly dry,
put fire. But it left an unusually smutty job,
coupled with tough chopping and heavy work:
Your plan might do where all is small and
very thick. And in comparing the plan of
girdling with the above, the latter is much the
cheapest, as it requires less labor in deaden-
ing the tress, and if let alone, the pines that
are killed by worms will fall two years sooner
than those that were girdleda the same time.
If to be chopped down, the wormeaten ones
will be in readiness two years sooner, and then
can be chopped down with more ease, as there
will be general decay, caused by the rain
water penetrating into the holes. Whereas
the girdling will cause the base of the tree to
be harder than if green.
A TAMREPT
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1873-05-08

How TO KEEP AND Cook MAcKEREL.-
The following suggestions with regard to keep
ing and preparing picked mackerel and other
salt fish are condensed from an article on the
subject by Mr.. Isaac Hale, of Newburyport,
Mass, who has more than merely local rep
utation as packer of and as an expert on
all matters thereto pertaining: To keep nice,
and prevent rusting, be sure that they are
kept under the pickle. Ifthe pickle should
get below the fish, fill up with more, made by
putting salt in cold water The cellar, or
some place in which you have no fire and even
temperature, is the best place to keep all
kinds of picked fish.
For boiling, soak twenty-four hours; for
broiling or for baking, soak forty-eight hours.
In the latter case, cream or milk can be used
for cooking them in. To avoid the unpleas.
ant rising up in the throat after eating which
many persons experience, skin the mackerel
before cooking, and white pulpy substance
will be found, which adheres to the skin, and
which causes this strong taste.-Jourpat Of
Chemistry.
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Two PLoUGHs TO ONE MULE.-To expe.
dite the planting of my cotton last year, re,
sorted to method, which beg to communi.
cate for the probable benefit of some of your
readers. My plan is to attach two ploughs to
one mule, thus securing from one the labor of
two.
Arrange as follows: Having geared the
mule as usual, take off the swingle-tree and
attach each trace chain to a plough-stock by
running clevis through the ring Of the trace.
The working position is thus: The mule
walks in the water furrow, while the ploughs
are pulled along the beds on either sde Thus
arranged, one pair Of ploughs opens the drills,
the seed sewers come after, and are followed
up by second pair Of ploughs covering with
boards.
Of course, ploughman is needed for each
plough, but with one good hand to manage
the mule, small boy may hold or guide the
other plough. The draught is very light, for
the mule walks upon firm ground; and the
plan will be of benefit to such of our farmers
as may desire, with small mule force, to
push through the planting operation asrapid.
ly as possible.-W. B. G. IN Rural Carolinan,
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Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1873-01-08

LARGE SALEs.--We learn that Sen.
ator Wallace, as attorney for party of Williams
port lumbormen, last week negotiated and sold
10000 acres of timber land situate in Girard and
covington townships and part in Elk county, for
the sum of $3.50, 900, being over $50 an acre for
the Bald Hills wilderness.
And we understand that Gov. Digler, few
week, previous, for himself and Messrs. Reed 4
Weaver sold 900 acre lot, situate 10 Huston
township, for $50, 600 cash. after having numbered
Of it for two or three years.
Talk about great bargains in Michigan and
Wisconsin Why, the hemlock timber and bark
alone in this county, upon which there is no value
placed now, will be worth more money ten years
hence than was placed upon everything in the
county ten years ago. Tho folly Of carrying cap
itsl out West to advance other peoples property,
when millions can be just as prshtably' invested
around our own homes and add to their value,
bad better bo abandoned.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1873-01-08
aalarritd.

On December 10th, 1879, at the residence cf the
brides father, by Rev. W. T. WILSON, Mr. y, D.
COLEMAN, OF Rushville, Pa, and Miss La
A. CoRS0N, Of Burnside, Pa.
At the Lcouard House, on December 20th, 1872,
by Rev. A. ID. YocuM, Mr.. DAVID SH0NTZ to
Miss HELEN RuNK, both of Philipsburg, Cen
tro county.
At powclton, on December ?2d, 1872, by Rev.
J. r. BELL, Mr.. WILLIAM WRAY, Of Wilkes
barre, to Miss X. A. sToNEBRAKER, Of Pow
elton, Pa.
On December 25th, 1872, at tho residence Of the
brides parents, by Rev. j. H. DELL, Mr.. a.
sT0NEDRAKER to Miss FANNY LAZY, both
Of Centre county.
At the home of the brides parents, on January
"a, 1879 by Rev. j. I. BRILL, Mr.. DAVID DIG
GINS, Of Walla Walla, Washington Territory, to
Miss ANNA L. WAKEFIELD, of Houtaials, Pa
On December 18th, 1879, by Rev. l.. q. Mira
RmL, Mr.. A. A. RUDOLPH to Miss REBLCcA
roBIN, both of Jefferson county.
On December 25th, 1872, at the residence of III,
brides parents, by Rev. l.. q. MERmLL, Mt
THOMAS MONTGOMERY to Miss SARAH
PINFlELD, both Of Jefferson county.
On December goth, 1879, in willamsgrove, by
L. II. WILLIAMS, Esq, Mr. JAMES i. MAURi
to Miss HENRIETTA LEUs, both of Williams
grove.
On December 10th, 1879, by Rev. J. W. HAuoH.
Awour, Mr. RICHARD swARTSw0RTH to
Miss MARY ELLEN EVERTS, both Of Clear
field county.
On December 18th, 1872, by Rev. ]. W. HArou-
awour, Mr.. JOHN +. REDIRER 10 Miss
MARY Il. POWELL, both of Graham township
At the residence of the brides father, by Rcv
wv. NJ. BuRcHFIELp, Mr.. GEORGE Il. WOOD.
WARD, Of Penfeli, Clearlcd county TO Mis-,
MATTE J. EARLY, Of Cenircyille, Elk county
George and Matte, We wish you long and
happy lifo.
In Belleforte, Pa, on Dooenncr tvn, ssT2, b,
Rev. J. II. M'ILvAIss, Mr.. WILLIAM DILLON
of the Wiliamsport Standard, to Miss BRIDGET
C00NEY, Of Bollclouto.
We wish William and his bride much happi
moss, and hope a suitable number of small artioloi
may bear The imprint Of the new firm.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1873-01-08
couops AND col lps

There arc few persons who are aware Of tho i'm.
portanco Of attending to q cough or cold at Ia
hrst appearance. The thousand who die annualy
Of consumption, were FIRST attacked with Slight
cough or cold. which they thought would soon
"wear" itself on, and therefore neglected 10 use
the proper remedies until they became incurable.
Every day that a cough, cold, or any lung dis.
ease Ia neglected, makes the chances Of eur,
more uncertain. We would recommend nll suffer.
ing from any disease Of the Lungs whatever, TO
use IIAssoS's CorRorED SrnuP oP Tan. II never
fails in curing the worst cases Of coughs, colds
hoarsness, sore throat, catarrh and asthma. II
Is m infallible remedy for Whooring Cough be-
ing prescribed by iome Of the leading physicians
in the Northern and southern States, and being
prepared under the immediate supervision Of q
graduate Of The rcnnsylyana Medical College
The propretors beg leave TO inform all that II Il
no "Quack" preparation, but made strictly In ac-
cordancc with the advanced principles and theory
Of medicine pricc 80 cents per bottle.
RUSSELL a LANDS. Proprictors, Philadel-
pha. Sold by A. l. Shaw, CIcardold, Pa, and
by all Druggits. octlO-Sm
Axrs.--scvcnty-fv dozen clcarheld Wood
choppers Axes at
9'2Si77. II. r. BIGLER A Cos
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1873-01-08

TIE BAR ASSOCIATION. 1t was our
good fortune to be present at IN entertainment at
Messu. Mcgsughey McPhersOns, on Monday
evening, given by "Tho Bar Association" Of Clear
field. This was the first meeting Of the kind, and
we are well satisfied from the feeling manifested
on the occasion and the design Of the association,
that II will not be the last. The occasion was
highly entertaining to us, and after dispOsing Of
the rich rcpas provided by the host and listening
to the speeches Of the momboFs, we were "too fun
for utterancc," the President elegantly remark
ed in bis opening speech. It was really feast
to us in two-fold sense and wo know, from the
sound legal sensc Of the speeches and the witt >
cisms expressed during the evening, that the law
yers enjoyed tho entertainment as highly as We
did. The doaign Of the association is for the mu-
tual benefit and improvement Of the legal pro-
fesaion.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1873-01-08


|fBE LEcTuRE.-Ex- Gov. Curtin, nc.
Ming to previous announcement delivered n
ure in the Court House, in this place, on the
ult., to the finest audience, probably, that
assembled 10 tho room. His subject WA
pa the empire to which he had been accred.
as Minister Plenipotontiary for over three
lie touched all the salient points In the
Pm history Of that powerful empire, up to the
Of bis withdrawal as our Minister. His lee.
was highly interesting and instructive, and
'i''ened to with great attention. His manner
asy and fluent, but II could be seen that the
rnor ehafed within the cold, narrow confines
se'nre which necessarily kept his ardent ma
restraint; but now and then. as be touched
'ome great principle Of religious or political
'm' he would light up and emit sparks Of that
within him which has made him so power
leader among his people. His relation Of
ga facts, and recital Of prominent occur
MS statements Of figures and incidents,
MN TO be perfectly familiar with Russian
and c'tse observer Of men and things,
'm'meer'd' while ihst country as our
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1873-01-08

The STANDARD.--We notice by the
Annual Report Of State Superintendent Wicker
snain tnat tiie sss-o- e s..stisa PEI month
for caeh pupil for 1871 has been 81. This brings
into practical operation rule by which ovory
null expenditures. A school therefore Of forty
scholars will cost $40 per month, and as the law
now requires the schools to be kept open nyc
months, such school would therefore cost $500 per
tsrm. Whether this is high or low rate we have
not time now to investigate. The aggregate ex-
penscs Of the system are largely on the increase
rs per cent. since ls65-whilc the increase in
schools Is but 20 per cent The man who would
run farm or store on the same basis would have
been rendered bankrupt four years ago. We shall
look at the subject again.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1873-01-08

Go AnEAD.--It gives us pleasure 10
announce that our planning mill, which has been
IDLE for some timo, will DO put in complete run
Aing order within the next two weeks. Mc,srs. o
D. Mcrrell, r. b. Taylor, David Mcdaughey and
n. G. Brown Bro, gentlemen of capital and
nergy, have purchased the establishment and
propose to run it to its full capacity. Success
entlcmen. Labor and economy bring their re.
kard. Soc their advertisement in this issue.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1873-01-08

LECTURE. "A lecture will be deliv.
cred in the Court House, in Cearheld, on Tuesday
evening January 18th, 1873, by Anna NJ. Baker
subjsct-"Castc in Sex" We notice by the
Johnstown Dolly Voice that Miss Baker is re-
garded as rising star In the lecture field. In
speaking Of her effort Il 'ays; 1n sound logic
depth Of thought elegance Of style and graceful
ness Of manner, she has not been cxcelled by any
lecturers who have favored our city with their
presence" This is a rare chance for our people
to hear this popular and rising young lecturer.
Admission 80 cents. Tickets to be had at the
Postoftcc aud at A. |. shaw's Drug Store.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1873-01-08
THE Bellofonte Vatchman sov

The Bellofonte lVatchman says
Mr.. Henry Brockerhor Of this place, has beer
lying leriously III at Mr.. Simpsons in Loci
Haven, for the past ten days.
Tho Daw Methodist Church ut Snow Shoe, was
dedicated on Sunday last. Rev, Mr.. Dill o
CiearGeld, preached tho dedicatory sermon
Quite large congregation was present, and th,
entire indebtedness Of the church was cancelled.
finE..-About eleven o'clock on Monday night
the stable Of j. s. Barnhhrt vas set on Gre and
burnt every thing that was oonsnmable. We
learn that horse and few things were taken
out The stable Of Mr. Humcs was set on Ere
half an hour afterwards which also burnt to the
ground, besidos burning Two COWS which couldn't
te rescucd. We bclieys both were secured with a
reasonable insurance..
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1873-01-08
Communicated

Communicated.
pESr1RIp, Pa, January 81, 1878.
EnlToa REPUBLICAN "a church fair was hold
at this place on Christmas that shows the liberal
ity Of the people, and shows the result that may
follow we'll organized and persistent effort. The
object Of the fair and festival to raise funds
towards furnishing the Presbyterian Church to be
built here, and Il was under the management Of
the ladies' "Prosbytorian Church Aid Society
Oysters were Supplied for two evenings and a
dinner was provided from provisions brought to
the hall by the neighbors fof Christmas afternoon.
Also, confectionery, ice cream, lemonade and
apples were sold. There was fine display Of
most nll sorts Of nice things on sixteen foot
table, from which q handsome sum WAS realized.
Contributions to this table we're received FROM
Clearield, Emporium Camor0n county, Cowders-
port, Potter county, and from Bradford county,
and cash was received from Curwensyile, Clear
Geld and Emporium, amounting TO SIS, A box
Of articles for the fair from CurwcDsyillc was not
received until after the fair, but they good for
future occasion. The clear proits are over $500,
With over $50 worth Of supplies siill on hand.
No liquor was sold at The bar across the street,
and to this kind action Of Mr.. Robacker may in
part be attributed the fact that no drunkenness or
any rough behavior whatever disturbed any part
Of the proceedings. All was pleasant polite and
orderly.
We feel thankful to al friends at home and
abroad who helped much or little towards this
very cheering result Of our efforts.
We arc not done. We must try 10 raise money
for bell, SO Il may be hung at the proper time
as the church is building, aud would most gladly
receive contributions, large or small, to this pur-
pose sent TO our Treasurer, Mrs. A. Scodeld.
Mrs. II. WOODWARD, Prea't
Mrs. L. Bird, Secretary.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1873-01-08

Court commences in this place on
next Monday, when rare chance will be offered
sto our patrons to square up cold Scores," at the
beginning Of the new year. BESIDE this, oul
books arc opon for large number Of new sub
tscrbers. Those who know themselves in arrears
and are not coming to court, can send 81, s. oI
kan Y with a neigh5or who is coming to town.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1873-01-08

How Is lr?-The Legislature hav-
As delegated to the people the right to repeal the
iquOr License laws Of tho State, by counties, and
lsarheld having done so on the 9th day Of De-
|nbcr last what are the pains and penalties for
Ming intoxicating liquorsl wears not disposed
. be captious about this matter, but we seek to
pam true intcrprotatop Of TINS question. We
u that the liceose laws are repealed, so far as
eesaty is concerned, and that all penalties in
law 60 down with 1t. win some ono give US
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1873-01-08

Methodist Episcopal Church--hty.A a. "
|Yocra. Pastor.-public Service overy sabbath
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1873-01-08

NATURALIZATION.
Bird Cages.
Wood and Willow Ware.
Household Goods.
All kinds of Hardware.
Japanned Ware.
Paints, Oils varnishes.
Calcincd Plaster
Wagon and Carriage Makers supplies.
All Of the above for sale Mt the mammoth Hard
ware Store Of II. y, Bigler a Co., Second street
Clearheld, Pa. 81
H. +. Bigler a 90. have horn 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 DO seer
at their store. May 20.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1873-01-08

We desire to call the attention Of the citizens OF Ceared co,
have opened
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1873-01-08
We learn that swcde (name un

We learn that Swcde (name un-
|nOwn) was killed on the railroad, near Rumbar
~, on Sandy Lick creek, in Brady township, on
he goth. lie and Others were at work on tho
BAD, near where Mr.. Dubois men were cutting
>gs, and pine tree fell tho wrong direction, a
|mb Of which struck him on the head, killing him
bstnn,ly. lie was about 80 years old and leaves
wife and two children in Sweden. lie was
orking on the railroad for the purpose Of raising
Aoney to send for them in the spring.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1873-01-08
TuE WEATHER GAUGE. This lati.

The WEATHER GAUGE.--This lati-
tude for three weeks past has been blessed with
|nearly all the degrees known to the Thermometer
|in the weather line. The expansion and csnirac-
Mon during this period, having been from wnrm
|ran gauge to 20 degrees below zero, must have
eatisfod the most fastidious temperament. Christ
mas morning was blessed cold ono, and tho old
'meathor regulators say We have not had such
|Weather since lsl2--thirty years ago.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1873-01-08

Wm. Johnston, aged about 70 years,
died few days since, at his residence near the
Jefferson Line, in winslow township, Jefferson
Co iuty. lie was generally known as "GunSmith'
Johnston, and was highly esteemed BY his neigh
1pnz
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1873-01-08

To DIREcroRs.--A number Of School Directors
having met in convention, in the borough oil
ClearGeld, on Thursday December 10th, found
that several districts were not represented, there.
fore they decided that request should be pre-
senled to each Of the several Boards Of Director
in this county to send one delegate to a Directors
Convention to meet in the Court House, In Clear.
field, on January IA, 1879 at P. M, the object o
which will be that each representative may bo Sc
instructed by the Board which he represents as tc
bo able to cast q vote for the Board on the follow
ing questions
Should uniform series of books DO adopted
throughout our county
Should county institute lime be allowed teachersl
Should district institute time be allowed
shoull township seheo,s open on the fret Of
Noyembori
Should the salary be governed by the grade Of
ccrtfcatel
We know that directors as well as teachers want
uniformity In our work
By order Of the Convention.
J. A. GREcoRY, Pres.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1873-01-08

COUNTY AUDITORS The Auditors
OF the county arc in session this week, overhaul
ing the accounts of the Treasurer and the other
county officers. The board now consists of d
. Aaron Wise Of Knox, Reuben Mcpherson oi
|.Ciear6eld and James H. lille of Lumber City.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1873-01-08
TEAcuEns' IssrrrurE-Wo are sor

try that we have been compelled to postpone pub
Fishing the proceedings of the Institute until nex
week. Having set up our first page previous tC
fshe holidays, and being short of help this week
[ths matter had to 20 over, notwithstanding the
krrgent request of Mr.. Gregory TO have the pro
seedlings appear this week.