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Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1873-03-05

Go Transport is TO have
the largest match factory in the world. Thirty
millions day is to be the average. Also, pack
ing box factory which will consume $1,000 to
10000 feet Of boards per day, furniture factory
and car factory. How greedy they are ior e'-
erytbing down there. But then, If nobody else
pitches in, williamsporters will.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1873-03-05

PART WHITE.-The late municipal
election in Tyrone shows that there are siil some
white men in that exceedingly "loii" city. Dr.
Chri.ty was elected councilman and VIM. Coch-
ran constable. Both these gentlemen arc Demo-
orats of the strctest sect. There are just Demo
Gratis enough in that little sodom to save IL from
d,struotion
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1873-03-05

HOUSE BURNED. We learn that the
dwelling owned by Elisha Ardary, Of Lawrence
township, and occupied by tho widow Bricrly' was
destroyed by fire on the evening OF the zotn OIL
February. Mrs. Briefly lost all her bedding
clothing and household goods, together with near
lyseyen hundred dollars in money, which through
great economy for many years she had saved "ioI
a rainy day." She is therefore left without any
thing in her declining years. 1t is hoped that
those who have plenty of this worlds goods viii
manifest a liberal disposition in this case, which
{, one of tho most meritorous that has beer
brought to our notice for some time.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1873-03-05
DIrp.-At tho residence Of Ills son

DIEp.-At the residence Of his son,
on the 22d of February, 1873, Mr.. JonS owens,
sr., aged II years, months aud II days Nj
Owens was born in York, Pa, and came with bis
father to clcarhcld, in 1903, while yet boy OF
eight years. They located in Lawrence town'hip
and wero among the first settlers in tho county
Here he grew to manhood, took to himself wiie
and reared large family of children, nearly all
Of whom arc still living in the township And to
him and his family Lawrence owes much, ior
many a giau, pine has fallen by their sturdy
blows and many broad acrc been cleared by the
strength of their brawny arms. Here truly nc
found home while he lived and here his BODY
shall rest till the great day. The last Is monlh'
Of bis life were spent in communion with the h
Z. church and in preparation for his future home
10 which he departed in great peace.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1873-03-05

SALE OF RAFTs.-Tutcns' Bellcfonte
Republican says that the lumber Arm Of Bhoads
A Smith, Of Snow Shoe, sold twelve RATS OF the
very best pine timber that township affords to r.
r. Bridgens, Esq, Of Lock Haven, at twenty-five
cents per foot
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1873-03-05

CovINoToN AND KARTHAUs.-A a cor.
respondent furnishes us The lollowing' a district
Institute composed Of tho teachers of covingfon
and karihspS met at the Union School house IN
covRgon, on Saturday, March lsi All but two
-sf The teachers from both Districts were presen''
During the evening session the house was crowd
ed and the exercises we're good, consisiins princi
phly class drills, essays, readings and addresses
Music was furnished by Mr.. y. d. Canoe, who
nad his new organ brought to the school house
and did hisbesi to mako The music entertaining
ne citizens took ar ie,vr part. The County
superintendent was prescnt and gave several In
eIe'ling drills, one on grammar and one on men
@' arithmetic, showing how these studies were
ss'sec'ed IN many schools and made Of minor
Importance, wheu they should be tho leading
p'aoehes and should be studied by almost every
f1pi u the county. A number Of meeting' were
r' 'a"ls 'a' Eiaig, prsisM n ~ eq, " O.
'A"h were we'll attended.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1873-03-05

WALLAcEroN.- 1t will be observed
BY an advert isement in this issue that the eit1ch'
Of that village win apply at the next term oil our
court for an act Of incorporation, aud thereafter
will be known as the borough Of Wallacton.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1873-03-05

Court convenes on Monday, the 18th.
As the license business isknocked in the head ana
no Jurors arc drawn, little business viii be trans
acted. The swearing in Of the new eons'aois'
will be the leading feature.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1873-03-05
Cnmbria county gives a minority Of

Cambria county gives majority OF
ia for license. The Freeman says;
"Thc temperance folk, ehagrined at the turn
Of events in this cosnty, seem determined to make
things cred hot" for the liquor dealers. 1t is
proper that the license law should be enforced to
the letter, but we trust that those opposed to the
trafc will not allow their zeal to get the better of
their judgments.
cone logmnn robbed another of pocket book
containing $40, at Burnside, Clearhcld county, on
Wednesday night last, portion Of which money
he squandcred for liquor at Carrclltown. lie was
followed and arrested at the place. confessed
the soft impeachment, and is now an inmate Of
Castle Bonaekcr, in this borough.
"Widow Allison, living near Patchenyic, Clear
field county, fell from rocking chair in which
she was seated, on Tuesday last, and fractured
one of her thighs at the hip joint Her injuries
are said to be very serious" lr.rr
The Cherry Tree correspondent Of the same
journal, of the 25th ult., says.
"Capt. h. IL. Mccormick and Porter Imports
Of this place, start for Philadelphia tomorrow, tc
meet by appointment the officers Of the Pa. II. h
in regard to the building of a branch road from
Homer to Cherry Tree. May success attend theil
mission, is the earnest prayer Of nll our people
"The house of Mr.. Geo. Patchen, near thil
place. was totally consumed by FIRE this afternoon
caused by stove pipe running through a shingl'
roof The family being absent at the time scarce
ly any of the furniture was saved
"Mr Joseph Kncedlor, while examining u re
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1873-03-05

Mrs. Elizabeth d. Showalter, for
many years a resident of Decatur township ou'
lately of Illinois, died at the residence of her SON.
near Freeport in that State, on the 10th oil Feb
rusry, in the s2l year Of her age
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1873-03-05

ADDITIONAL TESTIMONY. Il, has long
since been settled that Conductor Irwin, OF the
mail train, and his assistants were the right men
in the right placc. But their yalor was particu-
larly illustrated at Dunbar on the 2sth ult A
huge, miserable looking dog entered the ladies'
car at full speed and refused to be put out by the
passengers. The conductor was summoned, who,
together with two of his assistants, seized the
beast, but the force proved too light and was un-
able TO get him of the platform. BY this time
the ears were in full motion, and 1t looked as II
the dorg would come off fret best, when, all of a
sudden, lady passenger sprang up and rushed
to the platform, seized Mr.. Dorg by hind leg and
by a simultaneous effort on the part Of the con-
ductor and his assistants, the beast was heaved
overheard. The last We saw of him he was lying
upside down in a snow bank, kicking with all
fours and yelling at his level best. IT. s"gago-
ment on the platform was really hazardous NJ
fair, but the undaunted eooiness and pluck oil tho
lad, was magniaccntly displayed on this occasion
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1873-03-05
Mlarritd.

On February 9th, 1874, by Rev. A. b. YocrN,
Mr. PHILIP REESE, Of Osccola, 10 Miss SAL
LIE J. BROWN, Of Lawrence township.
This happy couple, having remembered the
nrinters arc certain to enjoy lifelong season OF
welded felicity, to which they will be assisted by
the PRAYERS Of the hands 10 this office.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1873-03-05

II. 7. Bigler 4 Co. have been making extensive
additions to their stock Of Hardware tho last few
days. Everything new in Shelf Hardware, Sad
dors' Hardware, Farmers Hardware, Builders
Hardware, and Hardware of all kinds, can be seer
at their store May ~.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1873-03-05

We were mistaken last week in in
tmating that Centre county voted for license
The majority against license is l,is9.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1873-03-05

We incidentally learn that the Lodge
Of Knights of Pyhias of this place are Organizing
nm expedition to the Exposition at Vienna
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1873-03-05

"Murder and suicide" is the leading
news item which strikes our eye upon opening our
exchanges. Brethren, why publish such stuh at
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1873-03-05

DUBLIc NorcE, :. No,lsei, hersoy given
m. Court of Quarter Sessions Of ceardcld county,
at January Term, 1873, for Incorporation as a
borough, and the same has been confirmed by the
Grand Jury. The snid petition will be pre,snted
for confirmation by the Court pt March Tenn,
1873, Of which all interested viii take nelice-
''''' JOHN l.. CUTTLE, u
fcb2s-st Attorney for Petitioners.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1873-03-05

There are several kinds of worms which trouble
horses tho pin-wonns pointed at both ends are
tho most common and mos, dangerous. Shcri-
dams Cavalry Condition Powders will In few
days eject the worms, and the horse will begin to
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1873-03-05

Factories and machine shops should no, be nl-
loved to run day without Johnson's Anodyno
Linimont. In ease Of a sudden accident an i'm
mediate use Of il may save weeks ofsuiicring, and
perhaps a limb, or even life.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1873-03-05

Fnrsn GnouSD PLAsrER.- Received at Cornoi
Store by car load and for sale by
E.A. 4 W. D. IRws.
Curwonsyillc, March 10, 1872.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1873-03-05

Pbilipsburg is troubled with "no-
korious Mann family
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1873-03-05

Norrcr TO WAGON AND CARRIAGE MAKsns.--We
have Just received general assortment Of Wagon
aud Carriage Woods, also full line Of Springs
and Axles, which we offer cheap for cash.
II Y. Bpi,sR L Co.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1873-03-05

The Philipsburg Journal and osceo-
la Reveills both upset slcighing party last week
between those two places. The seighers deny IT.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1873-03-05

LAND PLAsrEu.--Seyernl car loads received by
Kra,zer 4 l,ytlc, which will he sold very cheap.
Farmers, make note OF this. lebl9-it
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1873-03-05

THE LEONARD GRADED School -
1t gives us pleasure to announce that our School
Board has closed the contract for the construction
of the building in question. The estimate of the
architect, Mr.. Ale, was 1928, ,ss6si. The bids were
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1873-03-05
vrALUABLE FARM FOR SALE!

The undersigned offers at private sale the
fo,,ouinr real estate, viz: Farm situate In
Morris township, Ciearhcld county, containing
sIsty-six acres, with a hewod log house and barn
thereon erected. Tho whole sixty-six acres are
underIaid with vein Of good coal.
Parties wishing any further Information shouy
sppIy 20 tia undsrsignsdst Kyisrto"n, oleArhoa
tsanty, IA l nn.rv
isbi3-N FobfhF "W""'f
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1873-03-05

/,AUTIoN.--All persons ARE hereby cautioned
I not to buy or in way nego''s,e Tor ~ i,,-
,ex,ng proporiy. now in the hands Of John NJ.
sh.esr brAy township; 2 horsss, cows
calves. hogs2 piows, harrow, gr'nis'cne' s'n-
sIetrcos spresd and log ehsin' ssts soae's hs na,
ness, z chAiru. . stoves, tsos, eess ~ a. y,
s,r.c. 40 bushels corn ears, - the nas eacns V
me .as - saes'' 70 ~ s,F:yoo, ssvwrM.
fs.as IL .ff.r SASvr
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1873-03-05
a}larkfts.
Clearfeld Markets.

Corrected weekly by RICHARD Messop, Wholesale
and Retail Dealer In Dry Goods, Groceries, Pro-
visions. &C., Market street, Clcarfcld, Pa.
llrAnrlrAn pa. Mnch 4 1873.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1873-03-05

r ICENsE NOIyCEs.--The following pef.
l A sons have dlcd in the office Of The plerk Of
the Court Of Quarter Sessions Of Clcarhold county
their petitions and bonds for License, ci the
March sessions nost, agrccably to the act Of AZ,
scmbIy, entitled "An Act to rcgulnlc the sale Of
Intoxicating Liquors" DC; iI NI.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1873-03-05

We, the undersigned Auditors Of Bradford town
shin. having examined the accounts Of neorgc W.
Bnrrer and Henry Bumbargcr; Supcryi isors Of said
township, end Elijah Mcdowell and WIN. u. For.
ccy, Oycrsecrs of the Poor for said township, find
them us rhoyc stated.
Mp. WILSON,
ABRAHAM PEARCE,
Attest, DANIEL STEWART,
w. Cuniry, CLERK. Auditors
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1873-03-05

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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-07-22

Tus refusal of the Quarterly Court
Yesterday to reconsider the action here
tofore taken on the Selma railroad scrip
matter viii have q serious effect upon
the progress Of the road. The Quarterly
Court seems determined TO sustain the
report of its committee, which showed
that all the money issued by the county
TO the road had not bean expended IN
accordance with the original contract
aud uutil this shall have been done the
court seems 10th to give further aid TO
enterprise. II was evidently mistake
10 appropriate the county subscription
10 the payment Of work done outside
of the county aud was violation OF the
terms of the original contract. Now
that the issue has been so sharply made
wa see no way Of settlement unless the
Company carries ont the original con-
tract to the letter. or gives the best guar
tees that such will be done immediately.
II Is unfortunate for the road and for the
people of Memphis that this controversy
ever originated, or that the cause for II
should ever have existed While we de-
sire to see the road finished as soon as
possible, we think the Magistrates of the
county deserve credit for their watchful-
ness over the interests of Shelby county.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-07-22
WASHINGTON.

WASHINGTON, July 22.-Intelligence
Just received here indicates that the
japanese government cant be very we'll
pleased with its experiment of employ
ing American teachers il its educational
department. Several male and female
teachers have been taken from this
country and more have been expected
to follow, but it is now learned that on
the 9th of June the Japanese govern
ment issued an order that hereafter no
foreign teachers should be employed
without license, and it being the object
to give license to none teaching the
Christian religion.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-07-22
LATEST TELEGRAMS.
AMERICAN rRKas ASSOCIATION. VIA \. ?. AND A.
TELE0nAPH COMPANY.
specials 10 the Ledger.
NEW YORK.

NEw YonK. July 22.-Immigrant arm
walls at Castle Garden for the past week
number 6647 81. TrTrTF nT
A new unsectarian newspaper, the
Christian Age; appears next week. Rev.
c. Il. Deems. Of the Church Of Stran'
gers, will be its editor. p Nlhtt p n
The corner on Erie, which was ere
sted on Saturday by German bankers,
eliminated Yesterday amid great excite
ment on stock exchange. There were
25. 900 shares held by these bankers, out
side Of which there were few shares in
this market.
The will Of Cora Livingstone, Boston
C"Lelle of Red Hook" of Duchess
county, was admitted TO probate before
Surrogate Dorland, at Poughkeepsie,
yesterday. There were over seventy
heirs-at.law. The will devises property
valued, it is stated, at 81, 900, 900, includ-
ing over $50. 600 in charitable requests.
A mass meeting OF the United German
American Society was held last evening,
for the purpose Of making preparations
for a grand celebration on the 29th inst
Il is intended to celebrate the union OF
the German and American nationalities.
A number of prominent public men
have promised to attend.
The Sun this morning says A. 1.
Stewart before leaving for Europe last
week made his will. The schedule of his
real estate, with its valuation, foots up
to the extraordinary sum Of 100000
600 (2.
A prize fight arranged last night be-
tween Peter Croker, English pugilist, aud
Jackson Doylar, of Dublin, comes of
within fifty miles of this city at $1,000 a
side.
Advices from Lieutenant Steever,
commanding the American exploring
expedition in Palestine, dated June Ia,
and just received, gives an outline OF
the work done this season in Moab. A
detailed report will soon be forwarded.
They have selected and satisfactorily
measured the base line near Yerban.
1t is about FIVE miles in length.
They have also established suitable
stations, and actually
four hundred square miles,
besides having almost completed the de-
tails of the same, including the hill
The elevations above the Dead
and Mediterranean seas have been well
The hight Of all the impor-
tant points and elevations within the
has been determined, and
observations regularly
taken and noted. This alone is deemed
an invaluable acquisition to geographical
knowledge. Every days work revealed
ruins unknown and unmentioned by any |
traveller. The Bedouins tell of ruins Of
cities few days journey to the south |
and east, which it is impossible at this
season to visit. In the Department of
Archaeology and Biblica lReseach the ex-
petition has not been less successful.
The expedition will soon 90 into sum-
mer quarters. Lieutenant Steever ad-
vises resumption of work in the au-
Lumn rather than wait until spring. All
are in good health and spirits.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-07-22
Tha aoaarich Murder.

BROOKLYN, July 22.-Yesterday after
noon it was reported that Roscoe, the
supposed accomplice Of Kate Stoddard
in the murder Of Charles Goodrich, had
been arrested in New York, and trans
ferred to the custody of the Brooklyn
authorities. Up to late hour no infor-
nation could be obtained from the latter
on the subject; but during the evening
the police sent over to New York for
Mrs. Lucette Meyers, and she came over
on business connected with the Good
rich case. 1t is said that the man sup
posed to be Roscoe, was arrested on
Broadway, near Houston street, and
sent over here in 8 coach.
Ex-Iieutenant Governor Howe, Of
Maryland, yesterday rendered his ssrv-
ices as assistant counsel TO Lizzie King
alias Kate Stoddard, accused Of the
murder Of Goodrich. The offer has been
accepted.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-07-22
oEFIoIAL.
ORD INA N OLE
To Fix Ghe Rate of Taxation for the
Forty.sixth Corporate Year.

BE Il ordained by the General Council Of the
Section /. That the follOwlne rates Of taxa
ton, for the following specified. purposes, be
taxes according 10 such rates shall be levied
and collected upon the taxable property
within tho city OF Memphis, a. assessed for
taxation. for the forty-sixth corporate year
NFirst~Fcr the sole and special purpose OF
paying the interest as the same may become
due on the bonds issued or 10 be issued BY the
city of Memphis. one dollar on each one hun,
lred dollars worth Of property, as assessed
for taxation, in the old city llmitsi and, for
The sole and special purpose Of paying the
said interest," fifty cents on each ono hundred
dollars worth Of property, MS assessed Tor
taxation. In the limits Of the addition made
10 the city by the act OF 1867.
"sscond1For the sole purpose Of proyid.
Ing a sinking fund to DO used In. retiring
the bonds Of the city, twenty cents on the
one hundred dollars' worth Of taxable prop
srty in the old city limits, and ten eenn On On
property In tie new limits added thereto by
the act Of 1867.
Third-For the purpose Of deiraying the ex-
penses necessarily incurred In Administering
the affairs Of the city, one dollar on the one
hundred dollars worth Of taxable property
In the city limits.
Fourth : For the support of the public
schools OF the city. and 70 purchase lots and
LOT luo cIcctlou OF tcuOol Dullulukh hnctoou
thirty cents on the one hundred dollars worth
Of taxable property In the city.
Sec. 2. That the taxes for the forty-sixth
corporate yeaDshall DO due and payable on
and after the first day Of August, 1873.
Sec. 3. That. In order to encourage the
prompt payment Of city taxes for the forty
sixth corporate year, the City Tax Collector
be- and Is hereby authorized and instructed to
allow each and every tar payer who shall
previous 10 the 9Th Of December, 1873. pay the
taxes due from him or her TO the city Of Mem
(lS73) discount ut the rate OF two and one
half per centum per month on the amount Of
such taxes so paid for the period Of time II
shall be so paid previous to the first day Of
January, 1874, and the amount so paid shall
DO taken and accepted by the city as q full
payment of such tax due by such person.
The privilege hereby offered shall not be ex-
tended beyond the 4th day of December. 1873.
After that date the Tax Collector is hereby
taxes then remaining unpaid.
Sec 4. That this ordinance take effect and
be in force from and after its passage.
Passed first reading, further action deferred
and ordinance printed by Board of Aldermen
June q, 1873, Passed first reading by Coun-
ell June %. 1878.
We, the committee, report its passage.
JOHN WALSH.
Chairman Aldermen Committee.
CA BEEHN,
Chairman Council Committee.
Report adopted and passed second and final
reading by Council and Board Of Aldermen.
July 2. 1873.
Approved July Q, 1873,
Attest-L. X. RICHARDS. City Register.
llz- III
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-07-22

A Rochester man was recently seen
TO throw into the river what seemed to
be mutilated human body. The hor'
rifed spectators, suspecting murder most
foul, summoned the police, and, as the
body did not sink, they went out in
boats to recover it. 1t was indeed hui
man body--that of beautiful woman
nude and unearthly white, but when
they drew it in and discovered that it
was a broken plaster cast of Powers
Greek Slave" no effort was made to
arrest the murderer.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-07-22
FOREIGN.

LONDON, July 22.-The CHOLERA has
made its appearance in this city, and
one case of Asiatic typeIwas reported to
the authorities to-day. Stringent sani-
tary measures are being taken to pre-
vent a spread of the disease. Lord
Wolverton is lying seriously ill at his
residence in this city, and physicians
fear that his disease will result fatally.