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The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1874-02-19
Is It Wocfh While I!

It is rumored that one or two prominent
members Of the School Board threaten to
resign their membership, if the people sue
ceed in defeating the proposed sale of the
Academy property, the borrowing Of 49,
900 and the building CT new school house,
Of the fancy order. We should regret
exceedingly to lose the valuable services Of
these gentlemen to the cause Of education
here, but, really, is 1t a00Yth white to run
into useless piece of extravaganza to retain
them-to increase our public Indebtedness
by some $4,000 merely for their gratifca-
ton? We do not want them to resign, and
sincerely hope they will not but would il
not be vastly better to run the risk of such a
calamity Detailing us than to unnecessarily
contract debt which would require genera
tions for its payment? Besides, there is a
chance Of securing other good men to fill their
places, and would it not be better to run this
risk and keep out of debt Think Of these
queries, friends, and act upon their sugges-
tions, and let US endeayor to pursuade these
gentlemen to hold on even if they do not ex-
actly gain their end. They are sensible gen
tlemen, and, doubtless, open to conviction.
In any event, let us be warned by Easton S
folly.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1874-02-19

WE are indebted to our old friend, and
former townsman, the Hon. Garbut L. Cor
don, of Junction City, Kansas, for box OF
"Prairie Chickens" shipped to us from
that point. Though the package was some
what delayed in transit, the birds reached us
in excellent condition. and proved rich feast
TO us and ours, as well as to others with
whom they were shared as directed. We
can assure the generous donor that such
tokens of remembrance are always duly
appreciated
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1874-02-19
In the Massachnaetts Hnnsn nfn

To the Massachusetts, House of Ro,
sentatives, on Friday last, the resopt;o.
censuring Senator Sumner were rescipsnI
Boston is still ahead. One of its u.
sages claims to have made a discovo-
which will enable the Bostonians to m.L
a hearty meal for two cents.
There are rumors of a new railroad /.
tween Philadelphia and New York 70 =.
built "by the people and ran in the into.
asts of the people," the shares of vbioL
are to be put as low as FIVE dollars each
We want 50 80 worth Of stock.
February came in on a Sunday ana
goes out on Saturday, thus being com
posed of four exact weeks, and each dor
of the week occurs an even nunbpr cs
times. This will occur but twice ag,;n
iu the present century-in 1885 and
1891.
The Parliamentary elections in Gre.,
Britain were nearly finished last wesE
OF the whole number of members II,
Conservatives had carried 342, and tba
Liberals and Home Rulers 296-makipU
a Conservative majority of 46. Thers
had been a number Of serious electio,
riots.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1874-02-19

WE are glad to learn that our friend and
neighbor, Mr.. VIM. Flory, has at last re-
covered his long lost cow. The said cow
strayed away from his premises some time in
November last, and as no word could be
heard of her it was supposed she was lost
entirely, notwithstanding her absence was
thoroughly advertised from that time to the
present. On Saturday morning last, how
ever, notice of her whereabouts was brought
to Mr. Flory's ears, and he at once sent a
commission to bring her home. On arriving
at the point indicated she was found to be
there, but Mr. and Mrs. Frazier, who reside
in Stroud township, about two miles south
west of the borough, and who had her in pos
session, and so held her all the time, refused
to deliver her up, unless certain conditions
were complied with-the sine quo non being
the payment ola liberal stipend for her keep
ing during her long absence. Mr.. Flory
thought the matter over, and the more he
reflected the stronger he was convinced that
as the cow was his he ought to have her.
On Monday morning, therefore, he started
after her, and by noon had her snugly stored
in his stable. We do not know what argu-
ment he employed with the Fraziers. What
ever they were they proved successful. We
do know, however, that this would be just
the case through which both town people
and country people could be made more
thoroughly acquainted with the rights of
both under the law of estrays, about which
there is considerable bother and more dis
pute. The Fraziers soon discovered thatthe
COW was valuable, and that the loss of her
use was a great loss to her owner. Duty should
have prompted them, as the law directs
them, to find out who her owner was that
she might be returned, or to dispose Of her
otherwise according to law. The fact that
they failed to do this does not add to their
credit for honesty, and they can blame but
themselves if public opinion sets against
them in this regard. We do not know what
disposition Mr.. Flory intends to make of the
case, but that justice should be given sway
when injustice conspires to the injury Of a
fellow man is just as true if not little bit
truer than preaching.
We would not be guilty of barratry, but
we would like to see the point settled in this
case whether man can be unlawfully
despoiled of his goods with impunity.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1874-02-19
A Train Wrecked by a Landslide.

ALLENTOWN, Penn Feb. 16.-a terri
bic accident occurred between l and
o'clock this morning near the State Dam
Station on the Lehigh aud Susquehanna
Railroad, by which three men lost their
lives, large amount of property was de
stroyed, and several persons sustained ser
ious and perhaps fatal injuries. \ freight
train heavily laden, running at high
rate of speed, ran into landslide, which
completely blocked the way The en-
CINE jumped" the track, and now hangs
over the bank of the river. Eighteen
ears were thrown from the track and piled
upon each other, smashing the freight,
which was strewn along the road or hur
led into the river. Not one of the train
hands, as far as could be ascertained, escap
ed without some injury. The body of the
engineer, Daniel Shannon, was found un
der the engine, and was considerably
burned Otto ShanDon, a fireman, and
Frank Ryan, breakman, were badly
scalded and burned. Three other men
are reported to be killed To add to the
horror, the stove in the caboose set fire to
the freight, and nine ears were burned.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1874-02-19

The bodies Of the Siamese twins were
brought to Philadelphia by committee
of physicians more that week ago, for
scientific examination. This investiga
ton, as is believed, began several days
ago, under the charge of DR.. Pancoast, OF
Jefferson College, but it is conducted
with the utmost secrecy. None of the
results will be made public until tie work
has been completed. The families of the
twins made Il strict contract with the
surgeons, binding the latter not to destroy
or disfgure the band between the two
bodies as it is their Intention to make q
public show of this peculiarity of the dead
husbands. 1t appears that applications
of this kind are not rare 10 medica
history, but it is seldom that such
monstrosities live until maturity.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1874-02-19
The MPeEinGs

The meeting at the Court House, on Mon
day evening last, for the purpose of nomina-
ting a Borough Ticket, though composed of
antipodes in politics, was in every respect
as happy family gathering as one could de-
sire to participate in. 1t turned out just
as we expected it would, when we made the
suggestion that it should be a gathering with
out distinction Of party, for securing the
nomination of ti:kct of men dualiief ID to
manage our borough afoi.s properly. It's
success was complete, and the ticket which
VIC announce as elected to day was the result
Of its deliberat!ons-a ticket in every way
uncxceptionable The officers of the meeting
were David Keller, Esq, President, John
Eiinger, and Mechoir Spragle, Vice Presi-
dents and a 0. Greenwood and Thomas
n. Mcilhaney Secretaries, all save the
president Democrats, but all worked i'm
partially to secure the desired end.
How much better is it thus to lay aside
the asrerity Of party in our municipal cleo
tons, than to wrangie at the polls and, in
the heat Of excitement, in the end fail to
secure good men. At the meeting Demo
Gratis suggested the nomination of Repub-
Iicans and Republicans suggested the names
OF Democrats and both were placed side by
side on the ticket, instead Of being presented
to confuse the voters as antagonists. Where
these was diversity of choice, the friends of
each candidate was requested to stand up and
noses were counted and the Democrat and
i publican who received the largest count
were declared the unanimous choice Of the
meeting. 1t was the Crawford system en-
phatically improved upon, and, as consc-
quence, there was not a dissenting voice
heard in opposition. There was a humor
about the plan, too, and about is working,
which made the meeting partake more Of
the character of social reunion than Of a
political gathering, and at its close Demo
Gratis and Republicans walked away from the
Court House arm in arm, each one satisfied
tn. most pleasant evening had been spent
There was 40 room at the meeting for the
characteristic displays Of the old political
stagers" Occasionally one who had not
conceived the idea Of doing things in this
way louped out towards the old routine, but
the quiet, listless manner Of the audience
soon convinced these that this was not a
political meeting there was 10 room
here for anything bat acquiesccnce in the
will Of the majority, and that the mode and
manner Of the political caucus would be as
much out of place here as in a religious
meeting. But even when these efforts
loomed up they did not proceed from evil
intent, but from the honest idea, drawn from
the experience which the past in political
matters had learned them, that there must
be some chicanery to secure perfection. OF
course they subsidcd when their eyes were
opened.
We hope We have seen the last Of politics
in connection with our municipal affairs, and
in this, relation, confess that the cumulative
system of voting was not without its good
results, in that it opened our eyes to the fact
that mixture Of political IDEAS could not
prove detrimental in the management Of our
borou gh affairs
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1874-02-19

IMPROVEMENTS. MIR Reuben Miller is
building an addition to the dwelling on Sarah
street purchased of Mr.. Lewis Speer. The
design is to accommodate two families.
Mr.. Stroud Burson is preparing to erect a
neat dwelling on the corner of Sarah and
Center streets in the spring, for his own
occupancy.
Sydenham T. Walton, has nearly enclosed
large building, on Bark street, facing
Franklin. He intends to occupy it for a
dwelling.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1874-02-19

Several evenings since an individual
entered the evening train at Reading fol
Philadelphia. On the conductor taking
up tickets the man had none, and after
smptying out all his pockets he managed
to raise the amount Of his fare: including
the additional twenty FIVE cent check
within one cent. The punehcr of paste
boards, however, insisted on that single
nickel being forthcoming or he would be
compelled to stop the train and put him
out. A gentleman passenger kindly loan
ed the peuniless traveller the desired far
thing, and the train sped on.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1874-02-19

THE old friends and parishioncrs of the
Rev j. Pastorfeld, residing in the neighbor-
hood of Spragueville, Pa, made him a
friendly visit at his new home in Canadensis
one day last week The visit was intended
to be surprise-the Rev. gentleman only
having been notified to remain at home on a
certain day, without a reason given therefor.
But the surprise was rendered doubly com
plete from the fact that he had not called at
the post office, and consequently, had no idea
of any ones coming. After several hours
spent in social intercourse with their reveren
ed friend, which could only result in the most
perfect enjoyment, the party started for
home, leaving the Parsonage larder and oats
bin none the worse for their unbidden visit.
The occasion must have proved one Of unus-
ual qualification to the Rev. gentleman-than
whom we know of no one more deserving of
such substantial evidences Of regard.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1874-02-19
OYSTER SUPPER AND SocIABLE-Tb

OYSTER SUPPER AND SoCIABLE.- The
Ladies Church Aid Society of the NJ E.
Church of Fast Stroudsburg, will hold an
Oyster Supper and Sociable in their Hall, in
East Stroudsburg, on Wednesday and
Thursday evenings, February the 25th and
Goth. The Sociable will be free and inter-
spersed with vocal and instrumental music,
speeches, &c All are invited.
By order Of the Committee.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1874-02-19

a FIRE came near destroying Daniel
Blooms residence one day last week. A
neighbor had made a fire in the smokehouse,
which adjoins the dwelling, when the blaze
striking up set fire to the meat and wood
work. The fire was discovered and put out
before much damage was done.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1874-02-19

THERE is large and vicious looking dog
running loose around town, apparently with
out an owner. A son of Esq. Wagner was
bitten in the arm by this worthless cur, and
it would be well for the authorities to see
him is prevented from doing further damage.
Give he leaden pill
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1874-02-19

THE oyster supper at Aaron Stones, OF
Thursday last, in Stroud tsp, to assist in
raising funds to pay the salary of the Pastor
of ''Fowlers Charge" was quite success.
The net proceeds reach very gratifying
sum, and the enjoyments Of those present
were all nleasant
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1874-02-19
DIED.

January II, 1874, in Genoa \. y, EDDIE
only child of DR.. NJ. B. and Sarah Van bus
kirk, aged years, months and days.
Lightly fold the little hands
O'er the heart forever stillud;
Gently close the loving eyes
Never yet with anguish filed;
Gently speak, and softly tread
For our darling Eddie's dead.
Twine the fairest, purest flowers
With the curIs upon his brow;
Beautiful in life he seemed,
Lovely, oh thrice lovely, now;
Can it be that death so soon
Called away our only one.
Yes, the brow is marble cold
flushed the music of his voice;
Nevermore with song to make
Every heart that hears rejoice
Yet his song, in Heaven will oe
From all earthly passion free.
February 9, 1874, at Lancaster, Pa Ms
Elizabeth NJ. Malvin, wife of the late Jon Joan
Malvin, who deceased the 7th of April ISo''
Mrs Malvin was received into the member
ship of the Presbyterian Church OF ih'
borough, by certificate from the First fre'0!
terian Church of Lancaster, on the 2''h "a
May, 1874. Her daily good works eVln'''
that she was a new creature in Christ Je'''.
She was Jealous in seeking the promotion y,
Christ's Kingdom, not only at home ~, =
throughout the world. She habitualIy Ni'i''N
the sick and bereaved, and pointed the" :, :,
the source of all comfort. She sought oUS.
the perishing souls of both rich and poO'' o.
bade them come to Jesus. And 1t Is ~'.l
pleasing coincidence that when her ra''S'--
spirit was leaving its falling tabeTna''''
enter the kingdom of eternal glory Pi''.l
souls for whose salvation she had long pro-
came into the kingdom of redeeming graz 4,
earth. Pastor and congregation VIII g.; :,
miss her in the House of God, IN 'nS o.
circle and in the paths of usefulness p' rrs
know that our loss is her eternal gam. Nh
last words were, Lord Jesus, come gun 4,
And speedily her prayer was answered. :. ,,i
has gone to 'see the King in HIS oeaU';' II
TO dwell forever in the Paradise oil uo"' .+h
us all trust in Jesus with an nnwaVerl"s ga
and so follow Him that we, too, m"! IN,
the everlasting and blessed inheritance
the Saints in glory.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1874-02-19
Normal School.

The Hon j. P. Wickersham, State
Superintendent Of Sthoos, will address the
citizens Of Stroudsburg and East Strouds-
burg, and the county generally, at the Court
House, on Monday evening next, February
23d On the subject of Normal Schools
Everybody who can should be present.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1874-02-19

THE excellent sleighing which existed here
for nearly two weeks, was wiped out by the
rain-storm which prevailed on Friday last.
In asingle night the ground which was covered
with snow to the depth of 10 inches was laid
as bare almost as in the midst of summer
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1874-02-19

We were in error in announcing, a couple
of weeks ago, that Squire Wagner had re-
signed his Justiceship. The Squire had the
matter under consideration, but the impor-
tunities of friends impeled him to forego the
desire.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1874-02-19

Mr.. c. E. DURFEE has supplied himself
with all the appliances necessary to raise and
remove buildings, trees, &c. and is now pre-
pared to receive orders for his services in that
line This is what is needed here. See
his advertisement.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1874-02-19
MOUNTAIN HOME, PA, Feb. l6, 1877

Mr. EDIToR. to the illness of the
Rev. n. d. McComas, at the time announced
for the delivery of his lecture at this place,
he failed to appear. The lecture will how
ever be delivered by that gentleman in the
M. E. Church, at this place on Thursday
evening the 10Th inst. Subject The
History of Odd Fellowship Seats free.
Lecture to commence at Z! P. NJ.
ELY UTT, Committee
j. p. ZABRIsKIE. of
JOHN H. BOND, Arrangements.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1874-02-19
APPOINTMENT J. Wilson UT

APPOINTMENT Mr.. J. Wilson Utt,
formerly of the Lehigh Valley Railroad
Company, has in recognition of his eminent
services rendered that Company been raised
to the rank of Chief Operator of the North
Pennsylvania Railroad Company, at Front
and Milton streets, Philadelphia, Pa. We
wish him further success.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1874-02-19

a NEW Encampment, to be called 'Moun-
tain Home Encampment," No. 247, 1. o..
O. F., will be instituted under the auspices
of the Grand Encampment of Pennsylvania,
at Mountain Home, in this county, on
Wednesday evening next, February 25th.
Distinguished brethren from abroad are
expected to assist in the institution
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1874-02-19

THE New Jersey Midland Railway Com
pany has leased the Middletown, Unionville,
and Water Gap Railroad, running from Mid
dletown, n Y, to the New Jersey State
line. The lease is perpetual.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1874-02-19

FRIED spreads himself extensively in our
advertising columns to-day, but as Fried
means every word that he says, and has nc
idea of making promises that he does not
mean to perform, it would be well to read
his advertisement and then call and see his
stock tefore purchasing articles In his line
elsewhere.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1874-02-19

A PARTY of three sleigh loads, composed
of lady and gentlemen friends and relatives,
went on a surprise expedition to the residence
of Mr.. Samuel Smiley, in Stroud township,
on Thursday evening last. The surprise to
Mr.. S. and family was a complete success
and the evening proved to be very enjoy,
able one to all concerned
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1874-02-19

We arc under obligations to our young
friend and former townsman, James 2. Van
Buskirk, for copy of the ''Daaly hadepen-
dent published at Laramie City, Wyoming
Territory. The Independent is spicy
little sheet.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1874-02-19

THE language used by young men, of
this borough, who congregate in large bodies
along the side walks, on the Sabbath, during
the warm days we now experience, is very
disgusting to all church-goers
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1874-02-19

WANTED, copies of the JEFFERsox1AN, us
follows; No. Is, date of July 2Sth, 1870, and
No. %, date of October 7th, 1870. AS we
desire these numbers to complete our files we
shall feel greatly obliged, and cheerfully re-
ward any one who will bring them to this
office. THEO. SCHOCH, Publisher.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1874-02-19
MARRIED..

February >, 1874, by Rev. r. Pitts, Mr..
William Gunsaules and Miss Kate Van EHet,
both of Stroudsburg, Pa.
At Canadensis February Il, 1874. by Rev.
J. Pastorfeld, Dimmicll Price and Margaret
Sebring, both of Barret township Monroe
county, Pa.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1874-02-19

RUNAwAY.-As Mr. Charles Hull was
proceeding in sleigh, on trip to Tanners
vile, on Thursday last, accompanied by Mrs.
Benjamin Hull and Mrs J. Il. Erdman, he
discovered that rope halter on his horse
encircled the reins SO as to interfere with
his control of the animal He stopped and
requested passer-by to adjust the halter
properly, but, in the hurry, halter and brida
we're both slipped over the horses head,
when dobbin started on the run and succeeded
in up-setting the sleigh and throwing its oc-
cupants in the snow. Fortunately scare
was the only result of the accident.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1874-02-19
AS MRs LopER. widow of the late VIM

AS Mrs. LoDER, widow of the late VIM.
I.oder, an aged lady, was carrying pail OF
water from her house to her stable, on Frl-
day last, she slipped on the ice anc fell, and,
we regret to learn sustained severe bruises on
her person. She was so badly injured as to
be helpless for time, but we are pleased to
learn that she is now recovering rapidly from
her hurts
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1874-02-19

OWING to the disappointment in procuring
birds in time, the match that was to take
place or Saturday last, between A. H. Azor
and H. ShiGcr was postponed Until Monday.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1874-02-19

As some think climbing the Academy hill
is too great a task for children going to school,
we would suggest an elevator for the benefit
of the lazy ones Wonder if they go up stairs
to bed2
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1874-02-19

sG~Tke Hon Wm. Kistler has been
spending several days at home and among
his friends hereabouts. He left for Harris
burg. We regret that he was not looking so
well as usual.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1874-02-19

By reference to our marriage head 1t Will
be seen that the clever, gentlemanly, obliglng
and good looking teller of the Stroudsburg
Bank, William Gunsaules, has been com
mitting matrimony. Matrimony is a
dangerous sea to launch upon, but as
our young friend and his amiable bride
have risked it, they have our best
wishes that during their voyage of life they
may meet only pleasant weather and only
happy experiences.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1874-02-19

GODFREY RUFF, one day last week, caught
a pickeral at twelve mile pond which drew
heavily towards seven pounds in weight. 1t
was big one but not quite up to the
ROssardsYille prize.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1874-02-19

1t is ''rumorcd;' that band is soon to be
orgaalzed in this borough. What are the
lovers of music in East Stroudsburg doing on
the band question?
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1874-02-19

Fl Butcher Swope, Esq United States
Attorney for the district of Pittsburg
who had been seriously i'll for several
days past, died there at four o'clock
Monday morning,