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The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1873-07-24

Look TO YOUR HORSES -Chestnuthil
township in this county, has had a visit from
members of the Horse thief fraternity. On
the night of the 18th, between IL and -
O'Clock, two horse thieves entered the pas.
ture field of Mr.. VIM. Serfass, took the hob,
bles from valuable horse, put on good
halter with strap about eight feet long,
and opened the fence to take the horse out.
The opportune coming along of Mr.. Wm.
Frable just about that time, SO frightened
the thieves that they put off, leaving Mr..
Serfass, instead of minus a horse, the gamer
OF an excellent halter and strap. The thieves
who had a horse and buggy with them, made
on out the state road towards Mauch Chunk
Mr. ). started next morning in search oftbe
Horse Insurance Company. The thieves
have not yet been arrested. 1t would be
wen Tor our farmers, as well as town people
to look Well to the safety of their horses
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1873-07-24

An interesting case was recently tried
before the United States Court for ,b
Eastern district of Wisconsin 1t was
criminal proceeding against a man am
vile Tor destroying letter. 1t seem
that their daughter was separated from
her husband, and that her parents d
not wish them to communicate with eacl
other. The girl, however, wrote to ha
husband but the defendants took the l.,
ter from the postofice and destroyed /
The husband heard Of it aud made com
plant. The facts narrated above vo,
fully proved on the trial, but the Cour,
Judge Drummond presiding, charged n
jury that there must have been expre,
intent of wrongful action to make the \,
a crime. The jury found that there ",
no such intent, and returned verdict ,
not guilty.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1873-07-24
Brought Back TO Life.

A curious story of the bringing to life
OF a man who had committed suicide by
hanging at Valde Grace, Canton FriburS
is told by the Confedere. On the frs,
diagnosis the doctors affirmed that as
phyxla was complete /; the body gave not
the slightest sign of life, it being blue
and rigid. One Of the physicians present.
however, would not leave the corpse with
out making a final experiment on it. He
uncovered the breast and attempted for
some time to induce respiration by arti
heal means, but without result He then
applied the pole of an electric battery 70
the passage of the pueumo gastric nerves
and caused strong current to pass at in
tervals OF four seconds Almost imue
diately feeble signs of respiration reappear
ed. Five minutes afterward the rapical
pulse and the cardiac pulse again became
perceptible. The epiglotis was tumiAed
aud 1t was necessary to pull the tongue
OF the mouth by means of "a pair Of pin
GERS In order TO render the respiration
ireer A few ounces of blood were then
drawn from the mcdiocephalic vein. The
diiated pupils contracted gradually, and
the signs OF life became more and more
manifest. The patient was then able to
swallow small quantity of alcohol
Finally slight muscular contraction was
perceptible without the Intervention OF
electricity the sensibility of the cornea
reappeared then the feet became warm
again, and soon after the regular pulsa
ton OF the carotid arteries were easily
perceptible.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1873-07-24

CHURCH DEDICATIoN.-Wea are requested
to announce that the Chestnuthill New
Church, situated near Gilbert's post office,
this county, and which is rapidly approach
ing completion. will be dedicated to the
service of Almighty God, on Saturday and
Sunday, the 10th and 18th of August next
Ministers from abroad, and the public
generally. are cordially invited to participate
in the exercises
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1873-07-24
Notice of Incorporation Of
The Stroudsburg Building and Loan
SOciatiOn.

Notice is hereby given that petition fol ' !,
incorporation of said Association was preSeD,.
to the Common Please of Monroe CounF,
the last term thereof, and preliminary de',
made, directing the filling of said petition
the office of the Prothonotary of said So, =
and the publication of notice 1fno suihcS
objections are made, final decree ineorIS.
ting the said association will be made al J,
tember Term next, according to the sns.
and conditions sen. forth in the applie's
filed as aforesaid.
THOS. NJ. McIDHANEY, Proth ,
Stroudsburg, July II, l873.-5t.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1873-07-24
Trial List.

For Court Commencing August 4th, IS
Henry Meyer VS.. Peter Miller.
John Merwine VS.. Shupp & Gilbert
Robert Huston VS.. Amos Shoemaker
George w. Seip VS., Charles S. Palmer.
Davis McMurtire & Co., VS.. Brown 81
Stoddard.
Jas. Henry VS.. Del. Lack. & ". r. r. I
Jacob Price VS.. Palen & Northrop.
kunkel Il Super VS.. Peter r. Storm
VIM. Shuman Assignee, &c. VS.. Wm
Reinhart and Silas Reinhart
Daniel Everit VS.. Andrew Smith. =,
THO. Nj. McILHANEY, Proth'
July IL, 1873.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1873-07-24
ESfey Cottage Organs.

The styles are beautiful, adapted to ,
requirements and tastes, with prices sut
able to all classes of purchasers.
We call special attention to the Tor H
mana and the wonderful Toc JaJilqat
Every instrument fully warranted.
H1r Send for an Illustrated cataloguem
tanning full description of Organs.
j. y. SIGAFUS
Dec. 3. i2-tf. Stroudsburg, b
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1873-07-24

ToNSoRIAL.-Our young friend, Mr.
Fred. W. Born, who is connected with his
father in the hair cutting and shaving bust
ness, is decidedly an artist in the tonsorial
art. We would advise all who wish to en-
joy first class shave or hair cut, to give
Fred a trial.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1873-07-24
California Grain Export.

SAN Francisco, July l9.-The value
of the -four and wheat exports from Cali
fornia to Atlantic and foreign ports for
the year ending June 80 was Sl9,252, :
900. The value of the entire wheat crop
of last year was $25, 100000.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1873-07-24
WHAT WE SAW WITHIN THE WEEK.


[. Labar nursing lovely carbuncle e-Durfee
Oh his muscle, about to destroy the washing
mill man, with Van Cott (solus,) ''Let us
have peace" e"-the ladies and gents of the
Stroudsburg House enjoying another hop
a gushing swain kissing his Jemima Ann on
the bridge-Esquire Wagner perplexed with
a rush of business-Mr and Mrs. Umbrel
lus-t -to-mend in search of employment-lots OF
boys standing around the'church DOORS Oh
Sunday eveng last, smoking and talking VINO
should have gone inside-the Tanlte Com
panies new team of nobby camboge sorrells
Fried the clothicr, doing an immense busi-
pess-Flory getting in a whole car load Of
fancy stoves-Judge Heller, of Pike county
in town ON Monday-a number of half grown
bows. who were courting notice from
Keener- Major Wolf laboring under severe
attack of Dyspepsia-Sarah Ann leaning
over the gate looking for Ter Johnny-Har-
~ W. manipulating the Organ in front of
Kellers store-any number of our farmers at
work in the harvest and hay felds-the best
looking girl on the north side on spread
Joe, dressed in his Sunday go to- meetings
and enjoying horse back ride-that sewing
machine at Darius Drehers working so hand
somely-each of our stores on Friday after
noon guarded by its boss and salesman out
side, because no body to sell to inside-Mc
Carly tickled almost to death over the jeff
and Democrat couple of borough bellies
promcnading with the ends off skirt, hoop.
and newspapers peeking out of the bustles-
Tom Bell singing ink in the Tanite Cos
office-severll of our beautiful blondes anc
ashy- -brunetts promcnading with newly
caught city beaux. and very happy in consc
quence,- our old city friends Miles mot Pad
dy) and Bunting skimming along as though
they were in hurry-the march of The
Modocs to their camping grounds in Kerr's
woods-the street Committee taking another
look at the dilapidated bridge over the race
at kautzs blacksmith shop-piles of new
plank at several of the bridges in the borough
the railing still off the up town bridge
several young bloods giving token that they
loved the ardent, mot wisely but too well
"a couple of Deputy bones thrown out
of wagon at East Stroudsburg, cause, -
was so intent holding his dulicina in his arm,
that he did not see that he was running into
their wagon-Dr. and our Charly hoisted
skywards out of 4 wagon, in consequence OF
too short ofa turn in front of Folk S boarding
house-Ned WOLF Jr, taking his departure
for Scranton-three lively quarrels but nc
blood split on Monday-Lew Burson on q
tour for his health on Tuesday morning.
certain K. r. Conductor in rhapsodies over
1.-THE Southern ladies visiting cousin Ella
young blood laboring assiduously in the cul-
tivation of side whiskers, because it is too
much trouble to shave-Jake Wyckoff quo
ting Shakes-pokc and other poicks-Lew
Myers nursing the stumps of the fingers left,
after tussel with "a circular saw. To be
continued.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1873-07-24

\ BEAUTIFUL Cactus, in front of the resi-
dence of Mr.. David Keller, directly opposite
this Office, in full bloom, is attracting the
attention of our citizens and strangers Mr..
X. Informs us that he counted l05 flowers
on it. 1t is one of the finest we ever saw.
The flowers are of great beauty and sweet
ness
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1873-07-24

ANGIL MURRAY, of this county, near the
Monroe county line, took up her wages. SIS,
and went to a picnic on the 4th She put
the money in the bosom of her dress. Towards
evening she missed her money, and had John
Gunsalus arrested for stealing it. John had
1t. Is it in order to ask why Angle suspec-
ted John ?-L1lzerne Union.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1873-07-24

THE AIauch Chunk Banks have declared
their semi-annual dividends, viz:
The first National bank five per cent and
the Second National bank five per cent and
an extra dividend of one per cent. making a
total of six per cent. payable on and after
the 18th inst
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1873-07-24

A Western farmer, it is reported, re.
fused to look at a simple sewing machine
recently, as he always "sowed wheat by
hand" !" He is said to be related to the
man who did not want threshing ma
chine on his farm ; "ior," said he, "sive
me harness tug or barrel stave, and
can make my family toe the mark accord
ing to law and Scripter.n
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1873-07-24

The value of the postage stamped, e.,
velopes and wrappers and postal cards i,
sued by the Postoffice Department, las
week, was SIS, ,l53, 1896 "a This is III
heaviest weeks sales in the history of III
Department.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1873-07-24
Adjourned Court.

An adjourned Court Of The Common Pla
for the trial of causes will be held at the Cor
House, in the Borough of Stroudsburg, Nn
mencing Monday, August 4, at 10 o'cocS Z
m, to continue one week if necessary.
THO. NJ. MeILHANEY, PTOihy
July 2l-2f
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1873-07-24

Mr.. i. I. SMITH, of Forks Station, in
this County, on Tuesday last presented us
with a large bucketful of whortleberries.
The berries are the largest and finest we have
seen this season. May the generous doner
live to do so again" for many years to
come He has our sincere thanks for the
present
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1873-07-24

Instead Of mounting Balloon and goirr q
i'll the clouds, we are sail! on the Earth an
rushing off
DRY GOODS,
HATS & CAPS,
BOOTS & SHOES.
REAY MADE CLOTHING
at y wonderful rate, without any loss.
just come and see the crowds PRESSING IN,
the cheap store saving their dollars. ''
The store j. down town, four door, LoIo.
Stroudsburg Pozt O}ice. DECKER a.
July q, 1873 mo
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1873-07-24

THE denizens of our cities, seeking re-
lief from the cares of business and the heat
of the season, are still coming among US by
scores. Every train adds to the number
now sojourning in this section of country
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1873-07-24

Lafayette, Ind, has street cars bu,
,hey don't make money owing to the
habit which the passengers have of lv;na
down on the seats. Each car can on,s
carry four men. o"'y
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1873-07-24

y SPECIAL term of Court, at which Judge
Sueeter will preside, to try cases in which
Judge Dreher was concerned as attorney,
will commence in this borough on the 4th
of August next.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1873-07-24

There has just been opened in Broad
way New York, bar for sale of cider
only. One of the attractions of the place
Is cider mill worked by Siberian blood.
hound of immense size.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1873-07-24

THE cheap Auction Store is running OFT
their goods at wonderful cheap rate,
especially their beautiful summer dress goods.
See their advertisement in special notices.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1873-07-24

An iuexhaustible quarry of mill stone,
closely resembling the French burr, has
been discovered on the North Santiam
Oregon.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1873-07-24

lhere was prize fight between Provi
uehce and Scranton few days ago. After
the thifd round citizens interfered and
put an end to the brutal exhibition.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1873-07-24

THOSE of our town subscribers who do not
wish to pay the five cents postage, every
three months, now required by law, can
avoid it by receiving the JEFFERsoNIAN at
this Office.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1873-07-24

THE atmosphere throughout Chestnuthlll
township, on Saturday morning last, was
filled with smoke strongly impregnated with
sulphur Who can tell the cause of this?
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1873-07-24

CAMPING OUT.-A number young gentle
men, from Philadelphia, have gone into
Camp, at kerrs woods, near this place
There are eleven of them in the association
and having with them all the paraphrenaia
to make a life in the woods comfortable and
pleasant, they cannot fail in having good
time. Among the company we note several
old acquaintances, as well as old campers,
and If the move does not secure health as
well as real enjoyment, we shall be much
mistaken. We cannot but look upon this
camping out movement, as decided i'm
provement upon the plan generally adopted,
of sweltering in the close rooms of over crow
ded boarding houses, during a season of the
year, when, if any thing is wanted, it is pure
fresh air, and the refreshing sleep which is
best secured by laying body, containing an
unsulled conscience, squarely in the lap of
mother earth. Fun for you boys.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1873-07-24
General Housework !

a good girl can obtain good wages anii
good place. Apply to Mrs. Paret next de-;
to the Lutheran Church.
July 10, '73-tf
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1873-07-24

OWING to the call of the harvest and hay
fields our farmers are too busy to come to
town, and things hereabouts are rather dull
just now.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1873-07-24

THE rain storm of Friday afternoon and
Saturday last did a world of good to the corn
potatoe and oats crop.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1873-07-24

TIE pavement put down in front of David
Smith property, at the upper end OF town,
is decided Improvement
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1873-07-24

At East Strondsburg, on the 18th inst, N
Frances Houck, wife of Geo. Houck, aged
years mo. and dav.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1873-07-24

DURING the heavy thunder shower, which
passed over this place. on Thursday evening
last, fine bull belonging to Sheriff Henry,
was killed by lighting The bull had taken
shelter under tree in the field.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1873-07-24

The dog tax in Washington Territory
is s25 per pup.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1873-07-24
THURSDAY JULY "a, 1878.

GREEN corn and cabbage has made It's
appearance iu our markets.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1873-07-24

Trunks Falises of all kinds at Frieds.
Splendid Cashmere suits at Fried's.
The best assortment of boots and shoes
Fried's.
you want any Gents furnishing soci
go to Fried's.
Go to Simon Fried for Clothing, Boot,
Shoes, Trunks, ValiSes, Umbrellas & Gent,
Furnishing Goods.
Go to Simon Fried for French calf hani
sewed boots-he warrants them to wear q,
good as any custom made boot. if not, til
money is refunded.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1873-07-24

\. Ruster has every new style Of hat the,
lis out,
y. Ruster has III she rev styles of nee,
ties and collars.
" Kustcr has suits from IS to $40 A
wool suits tos so, made up in the htr.
styles.
n. Rustcr has 6ue assortment Of n
goods and notions. ADD pew lot Of sprn
and summer slawIs.
n. Ruster has a large stock of kid glove
of the Alexander and the Treyiou make
which he is selling at reasonable prize,
Every pair warranted.
\. Ruster has just returned from the ci-
with tremendous large stock of clothu:
hats, caps, dry goods and furnishing good,
Call and see for yourself.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1873-03-04
WASHINGTON
The Increase of Salaries.
Honorable Record of the Maine
Delegation,
Preparations of the Inauguration
Especial to the Press.1


WASHINGTON, March st is due to the
Maine delegation to say that during the contest
for the increase of pay, every member voted
against the scheme from first to last.
RIO the Associated Pressl
senator PomerOy's Cnse.
The Com. on Elections reported on the Pome-
row bribery case to-day. Messrs. Frelinghuysen,
Buckingham and Alcorn sign a report that the
character of the testimony is such as shows that
the charge has not been sustained. The re-
port is very long as a full analysis of the testi-
mony is given. Mr.. Thurman dissents and
thinks there is good grounds to believe that the
charge has been sustained. Mr. Vickers is not
charge is sustained. As the Senate adiourns
to-day and Pomeroy's term expires, no action
will be taken on the report
WASHINGTON, March 3.-The avenues and
prominent thoroughfares of the city are crowd
ed with strangers to witness and take part in
the Inauguration tomorrow. The weather is
clear and beautiful, although high north
wind is blowing. Pennsylvania avenue, along
which the grand parade will move, is already
decorated its entire length The great crowd
filling the sidewalk is interspersed with menu
bers of numerous military organizations. The
West Point Cadets, in their grey uniforms, and
the Boston Lancers in scarlet, are conspicuous
among the soldiers The executive mansion. all
the public departments and other places of IN
terest are thronged by strangers, and a holiday
appearance is presented throughout the CITY,
Thousands of strangers including military COM
panies, arrived here to-day and many more are
en- route. The Capitol is crowded with peo-
pie and the galleries of Congress are filled to-
day.
The-.Gcnevo Award Bill.
The committee of conference on the Geneva
award bill have not been able to agree on the
questions at issue
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1873-03-04

The grammar school at this place has been
taught the last two terms by MIR. WinsloH
Hawks of Deering, and it has been a real sue
cess. Mr.. HI. is one of our very best teachers,
and he both honors himself and the school in
its management. The examination at the close
of the winter term was very much to the credit
of both teacher and pupils.
Last Friday evening this school gave an ex-
hibtion which was far better than the average
of such entertainments that have attended,
All the several parts were well performed
There are in this school some minds, that will
make their mark in the world, if they have a
proper chance to improve and advance in true
culture WEsTBRooK
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1873-03-04


The following is list of the Aldermen and
are printed in italics:
ALDERMEN. -A
Ward Joseph s. York.
2-Wiliian Gould.
3-Zemro A. Smith.
4-Ed,oard H. Dayeis.
5-Micah Sampson.
edwin Clement.
7-Frederick w. Clark. IS
Republicans 5, Democrats ,
CoUNcuMEN.
Ward Edward N. Greedy, John f. Ran
dali Charles E. Trefethen.
Ward 2-WaHiana McAleny, Noses Y. Knight,
augustus J. McMahon.
Ward 3-Alphonso Brunei, Edward Thurs
ton, Grin B. Written.
Ward 4-San,M p. Merrill. Hanno W. Gage,
John S. Russell
Ward g. Ezra N. Perry Stephen Marsh,
Thomas A. Roberts.
Ward 6-Henry Fox, Payson Thcker, Fred'k
r. Hale.
Ward Z Stephen R. Small, Daniel w.
Nash, one no choice.
Republicans 10, Democrats z, no choice 1.
wARDENs, sc.
The Republican candidates for wardens,
cicrhs, constaples, &C, were eiecCed IN all tne
wards except two and four
The election was quiet one; though sharp
contest was caused by the detection of certain
Republicans in Ward s. The result, however,
was the election Of the Republican candidate
for alderman by handsome majority-a result
which gave gene: al satisfaction.
In ward 1, some personal difficulty caused O
slight falling off in the vote of the Republicar
candidate for alderman
In ward railroad fight resulted in the dc.
feat of one of the Republican candidates for
councilmen, and the election of a Democrat.
In ward seven local quarrel prevented the
election of William HI. Green. Republican
candidate for councilman. There was no
choice, and special election will be held to-
dav