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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-06-29

An old lady in Massachusetts, being informed
that dam above the village where she lived
was likely to give way, Immediately wished
for pair clean, of white stockings, saying in
explanation that she once saw woman
struggling In the waters, and who foated along
feet upward.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1874-08-01

WILL DO WITH ALL THEGoODs HE IS CONSTANTLY RECEIVING
buys day in large quantities and fails to have complete assert
in suitable Pans,
keep hn from having full stock for the trade Ths
enables
kinds cheaper than other house town. Heavy sales very small
partners well afford sell cheaper other Tive puisc being
constantly throng his store for
Dress every kind such Apcas of every color and laity
japanese Silks Newport Snng Meance lPlns Percae ilues ana
general Linen Suitins 10 cent less than
last season the different qualities so cents yard less
than months 500 OF best make OF Prints to
yard brown Mal 1kns Table s and eshss
'aled
cheaper the Ready Made Clothing for
Children well and also
latest style Hats and handsome Caps Boots am "a @ % Jes
complete Notions OF every
Bows ScrE and Tics shs "omeaSe NM
l patterns domestic and regular made Hose; pam en-
quality Kid Gloves all colos $l5 pair lhng ana m
Cutlery supplies hand All who about taking up
At low dgrs al kinds market and
None nut the
articles ~ss to mention ca"
he found
think that anything here said intended to elud or deceive
all be suited all Will be salsAsS
and to all guarantee sestsc
May o MARX WlNELAND
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1874-08-01


| this, owing to its nearncss to the Potomac
and other large coal mines in full working
its freedom the dangers of the railroad its
ncvcr-talling supply of good fresh water; its
close proximity to the new public school
n'ui'lln&, churches ana stores anu It's pecu-
marry oc'UtslUi ana heai'hy location.
The future prosperity and growth of Bar
ton, and indeed the emit Valley, Is assured
beyond doubt. The Cumberland Coal
now stands unrivased in demand and quail
ty i'll the markets OF the world, and will con
tnuc to grow i'll value, and even when
what is known as the Great Vein is OK
haustcd- which will be many years hence
the smaller seams will be as eagerly sought
ana worked as the large ones now are.
Thus il will be easily seen that these lots
must steadily grow in value; and at the
prices and at the terms now offered, afford,
even TO those not wishing to build, Il first
class investment. This is more especially
the case, as these lots are almost the only
oHeS rCHiaihjHg uASoiG in Barton
1t is hardly necessary to refer to the title
to thi. rronGrtv III is ;udisDyfajls and clear
of all liens and iucumbrnnccs the present
proprietors having purchased it recently at
Il trustees sale, under decree of the Cir
cult Court of Aliecuny county. in Chancery.
hv Which the Deed OF Trust under which it
and set aside. and the propcrty sold for the
benefit of the heirs of{orcr Perry, the orig
iual owner.
'sn-,,s orSulc. f,rtv of those
In,s rorI Tcinn id. f,.r, front onj ono INN.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1874-08-01

During past week New York Philadelphia
they make to-day will astonish this community:
Bleachl Muslin at l2 days 6 and generally
sold Fine Brown Muslin yard wide value 10
and all brands reduced prices. Stock complete Pillow Muins
An entirely Side Prints
This thing alone worth visit inspection They cheaper than
exactly below the selling full lines Of
Standard Figured and Striped Prints and Chinese Grass Suit
cents IN all haehese goods sometimes called Linen and
20 to yard; full lines of Wash Pons and Double
Wash Dress Goods l24 20 examination will
that somebody losing by them real Nienese
Goods which is manufacturers price to-day, all
goods the desirable cheap Dress Goods
Japanese Silks Travelling Mixtures Black Apac aad Moairs the
shall take aodia the public Evtes to-
inspection examination ae weights qualities
and
2-buton Black Kid Gloves also Harris Vic
all the shades these Gloves have the lead of all other
makes with United States they the plus u~
of We also offer full line of Chirens Kid Gloves
all genuine Kid, no limitations,
up. We sole agents for the Globe Corsets and
shall exhibit a full line at
Large Japanese Fans worth % cents Palm Leaf at cents
Chrens Hosiery especially invited to look at
We have stock supply all at sand III cents
Ladies British Hosiery Silk Clock Balbrigan
make British Socks at 20 and the best
upes also fine Elsie Thread and Babrgga
Socks all sizes
Crens Shoes of material alb
and be good they fail salts
will cheeuly refund the paid for them the
at a saving Of 20 to 80 cent to the buyer
Black Tibet Silk Fringed shawls at $3.50 sold at $3.50
Sewing silk Wells in beautiful shades 81 65 the usual
price, 1926.
Complete Chn Misses ana Ladies Sun Shades and
Parasol on hand.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1874-08-01

ANOTHER of those agreeable entertain
mcnts we have had the pleasure Of noting
occurred at the residence Of James B.
Thomas, Esq, ofthis place, Friday evening
of las, week. Croquct, vocal and instru-
mental music, and refreshments served in
elegant style at II o'clock. Among the
many cnioymcnts ofthc evening the plcns-
ant promcnadcs are worthy Of special note
the wide porchcs extending around the,
residence atIoriing ample scope for this
agreeable pastimc.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1874-08-01

THE ALLEGANY SCIENTIFIC SOCIETY,"
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. or A NAME ATD
CoNsTITuTIoN.--Thc Ntws details the inter
cstng proceedings Of the second meeting
for the purpose OF institutinga scicntificamd
historical society in Allcgany county,
held in the hall of the Young Mems Chris
tian Association in Cumberland on Tuesday
We condcnsc thcrelrom the following:
There were present; A. c. Greene, ESQ,
Dr. c. II. Ohr Dr. G. f. Porter, Uonaco-
ning), Rev. A. NJ Cortcnay, Rev. G. II.
Zimmerman, Rev J. W. Mott Mount Say
agcl Robert Shriycr, Esq, DR.. D. y. We,
fey, William Andrews, Esq, john f, Buck
cy, Esq, of the AHrgADjua, and a reporter
for the Ne,rs.
In the absence of Judge Pearre, chairman
of the previous meeting. A. c. Greene, Esq,
was called TO the chair, and Rev. A. NJ.
Courtcnay was chosen Secretary
The Chair stated the object of the meet
inc and said the first business in order
would be the report Of the Committee on
Constitution and Bylaws appointed at the
previous meeting. DR. Porter of the com
mittcc, then handed in their report which
was read On motion the report was re
cciycd: and another motion that the consti-
tuition and bylaws be read by sections and
adopted by articles, was carried,
The following are the interesting features
ofthe constitution and bylaws as adopted =.
Na1ue.-The Allcgany Association for
fine Promotion of Scientific and Historical
Inquiry
0Nect-To promote scientific and hstor-
zeal research and TO collect, preserve and diff
fuse information relating to the sciences,
cspccially those which are connected with
the local and natural history of Allegany
county.
.NcD1Jers.-Two classes known as mem
beers and adjunct mcmbcrs-thc former to
consist OF male persons over tWcnty-onc
years of age, the latter Of young men under
twenty ladies and other persons peri-
aly recommended for their zeal in scientific
pursuits, or whose labors may he of unusual
value to the Association.
1nnual Dues-$5 for members and s. for
adjunct members.
PrinlegGs. Adjunct members having the
and having free use of the scociety's rooms
and collections.
Ofic0s-Prcsidcnt, Vice President, Cor
responding Secretary, Recording Secretary,
Treasurer, Librarian and Curator The lat
ter has the care and satc-keeping of all OBJ
iccts of natural history, specimens, etc. AL
so. Il standing committee of three on cleo
tons and other business.
.Stctt0HS-ScctiOns on various, or special
branches, of science, pertinent to the object
of the association, are to be organized from
time to time Each section selects its own
| chairman.
NeetiHgs-Thc stated meetings shall be
! held ON the first Tuesday of each month";
| Special meetings may be convened by no
ticc given by the President, or by the he
cordin@ Secretary at the request OF three
members. The annual meeting for the cleo
ton of officers shall be held on the flrs
Tuesday Of January.
After the adoption Of the constitution ant
bylaws, the meeting adjourned. The mex
meeting will be held on Tuesday, Angus
4, when the election of officers to serve TIN
remainder of this year will take place an(
the organization he fully perfected
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1874-08-01

New LoDGE.-A Lodge of Knights of
Pythas was organized at Barton Thursday
evening BY Grand Chancellor Commander
William Grigley, OF Baltimore, assisted by
representatives from Frostburg, Lonacon-
ing and Piedmont. The name selected is
Monterey Lodge of Barton, No 80, Knights
OF Pythias We have been unable to OBJ
tain the names Of the officers elected and
installed
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1874-08-01

AMpuTATED BY CIRCULAR SAN
Frank Albert, an employee at Wilson y
Koontz's planning mill, had thesccond finger
of his right hand cut off between the first
and second joints by circular saw at
which he was operating on Monday NOR
ming. The amputated portion of the finger
was found afterward in the saw dust under
the machine.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1874-08-01

SPECULATION FOR A THIEF.-Thc party
who stole pistol a few days ago from the
CITY Boot and Shoe Shop can get the bull
let moulds and powder flask at halt price
by applying at once. This is rare chance
to obtain a bargain; the owner has now
no possible Use for these articles, consc-
uuently they n1ust be disposed Of either at
public auction, or to the thief-the latter
preferred.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1874-08-01
Frostburg. August 1. 1871.

REcoyERINa.-Ch Christian Spilznous who
was seriously injured by fall OF coal l"s'
week is rapidly improving
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1874-08-01
Watches. Clocks. Few eLry.
Silver and Plated ware. etc.
Give Satisfaction.
NE1 LEY If SHRITER'.S
4 ID ID Ion TO rs A ssT % y

'slllS valuable property generally known
L about Barton as the school House Lot"
which has been so long sought after by
the residents of Barton and others for build
ing lots lies in the Valley of Georges Creek
i'll the rapidly growing town OF Barton
Situated Us it is in the heart OF rich mining
district, and lying Immediately adjacent TO
extensive mines Of tine great coal vein in full
operation. is rapidly enhancing in Value
The proprietors have determined, however,
10 place a limited number of lots in the
market at this time.
Nopropcrty on Georges Creek oftrs such
advantages to persons desiring to scctrc
cheap comfortable and desirable homes us
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1874-08-01
New Business Locals.
For o5 Gents we send a nice

For 35 Gents we send nice Lead
Pencil, Recipes for Red, Blue, Green and
Black Inks, and for excellent Backing at
3 cents per box. Address
l.. BENTON d Co.,
Aug ct Box SO, Font Royal, Va.
DIR. Bulls Cough syrup has been before
the public for JARS, and is pronounced by
thonsa n.lssuperior 70 all other articles for
H. cure of Coughs, Colds. Influenza, and
all Pulmonary Complaints
LOst-An Amethyst Ring The finder
will be rewarded by leaving it at this Office
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1874-08-01

New CouRT.-The existing Court OF the
Ancient Order of Foresters beng luil
n new Court is organizing at Porters Hall
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1874-08-01

EXCELLENT sermons have recently been
delivered in the NJ. f. Church by Rev S
John Bacr and r. N, Bacr, father and son.
and John Haslup, of Baltimore The last
named also delivered sermon. in the
NJ. l.. Church last Sunday
In the Episcopal Church Rev. DR..
Stevenson, of Frederick, has recently de-
livcred an able sermon.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1874-08-01

Po..IcE ITEMs.-'Ihe following cases
were disposed of by Justice Atkinson few
days since for disordcrly conduct in the
street on Fedral Hill
Matthias Eycrlinc, 81 fine and $? 50 cost
total $4.e5.
Daniel Broad, .ir, 50 fine and $3.50 cost
total $4.S5.
Henry Englehart, so cents fine and
1886 cost total S3.35.
7. J. Nimmo, 81 fine and S2.4S cost :;
total $6.4S; grand total 1888.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1874-08-01

ABOUT half the track of tie narrow
guage road from Homecoming to the New
Central Cos koontz mine is laid; the frame
Of the dump house is erected; the stone
foundations for the 1restlc-worl across
Georges Creek are down, and workmcn
are busily framing and preparing for its
erection. Altogether, the work is moving
brisllly TO early completion.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1874-08-01

AroLoGY,-Wc arc informed by letter
from Joseph Parry, Mus Bac., of Danyillc,
Pa, that he was prevented from gratifying
lrs friends and the pjlblic here by 4 sudden
and severe attack of Illness at Knoxville,
Tenn, as lie was about leaving shat city for
Frostburg. llccNprcs-cs great regret at the
unavoidable disappointment thus occasion
ed to his friends and the public of Frostbur@
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1874-08-01

NEWSPAPER CHANGE.-The last issue OF
the Piedmont independent announces 'lic
retirement of Messrs. Jones u Hughes t. ON
proprietary connection with that paper,
having disposed of their intereststo Messrs
John E. Wood, former partner, and John
Broydrick, late of the Cumberland Duly
Times The paper will, Therefore, he con
Quoted by Messrs. Wood Il Broydrick. We
extend our wishes fer the success of the
new firm.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1874-08-01

WE credit the Georges Creek Press with
the following:
The Piedmont Coal AID Iron Company.
better known rs the 'ickell, under the man
agcmcnt OF the efficient superintendent, .Ino
Sommcryillc, is prospecting for Il vein Of
coal supposed to he about POO feet below the
Big Vein. This vein was at one time open
ed in The rear portion of the Pickcll prop
crty, and contains coal to the thickness Of
i or ) feet. Through it, however, about IS
inches from tic bottom, a stratum of fire
clay runs.
The coal is said to be of a good quality,
free from slate and other impurities, and
can he put in the cars cheaper than the
three feet vein HOW being developed near
the foot of the plane.
Under the supervision of Mcssrs james
G. Barnard and Thomas II. Paul, ,ir, of
Frostburg, the two narrow-guagc cDgincs
belonging to the Potomac Mining Con-
pany at Barton, are now being repaired,
and will he completed in Il few weeks,
when, we learn, the mine will again he pHt
in operation Both engines were built by
7. II. Paul, Esq, of Frostburg, and have
done good service.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1874-08-01

REAL ESTATE TRANsFERs'-Amog the
transfers of real estate the following deeds
were filed for record in the office of Thco
Human, Esq, Clerk Of the Circuit Court
during the week ending July %, 1874:
Andrew Spicr and wife to James Stewart,
all their interest in lot of ground i'll the
town of jackson, 81.
Joseph Logsdon and wife TO John McGur-
gan, part of tract of land called "kitty S
Fortune" containing A3 acres, 800.
ii. c. Shaw and wife To Annie {. kcct,
lot No. /, in town of Barton, fronting ON
South Latrobc street, 1925,
Jacob Loar aud wife to John Loar, mill
tary lot No 3,GS2, and parts Of tracts called
Matthews Addition" and "Polygram, con-
tanning Is acres, (all underlying min
erals excepted, 500.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1874-08-01

REsrGNED-M. G. Ryan, engineer al
Borden Shaft, resigned his position last
Tuesday MI Ryan has been in the en-
ploymcnt ofthc Borden Company for about
ten years, during which time no man ever
sustained an injury of any kind in descend
ing or ascending the Shaft when the engine
was in his charge Mr.. r. will ROW en-
gage in selling his celebrated Indian Pain
Killer and Mexican Salyc. He viii soon
remove to Frostburg.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1874-08-01

REMovAL.-D. J. Betz & Co. removed
their Watch and Jewclry Store this week
to the middle room in McNeills new build
ing. where, with increased accommodations
pared to meet the wants of their customers.
See advertisement.
This completes the occupation of the new
building, making three stores with stocks
almost entirely new. This, with their adj
vertising literally, exhibits the occupants
rs thoroughly ready and determined for bus
mess. We hope they will obtain Il goodly
portion of what is passing.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1874-08-01

A SHORT CHAPTER OF ACCIDENTS
On Thursday Of last week Ellen Gales, Il
young colored woman, fell and broke her
collar-bone
A child Of Godfrey Fazenbakers, residing
at Blandy Mil, six miles west of Frostburg
was seriously burned along its entire left
side on Friday Of last week. Its clothing
caught fire from lighted matches, resulting
as stated before extinguishcd.
All of the above, including Mr.. Frank
Albert, elsewhere referred to, are under
tho care of DIS Graham & Englar.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1874-08-01

CAMP MEEpINGs.-A camp meeting will
be held at Union Grove, several miles be
low Cumberland, commencing on the 20lh
of August, under the charge of Rev. G. W.
Cooper, presiding cider of the Winchester
district, Baltimore Conference, NJ. +.
Church.
On the 14th of August the NJ. f.
Church, South, Of Flintstone and vicinity
Will commence L camp meeting near
that place.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1874-08-01

AT Barton great many new buildings
are in course of erection. Foundations,
erected frames, etc, show all stages of
building progress. The town is growing
rapidly.
At Moscow also the same is true. A
new storc-housc here would be credit to
any Of our older and larger towns.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1874-08-01

WE are indcb ted to Hon p. Hamill for
copy Of the Forty Sixth Annual Report of
the President and Directors of the Chcsa-
peak and Ohio Canal Co,
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1874-08-01
LIST OF LETTERS

DEMANDING IN TIE FROSTBURG
IL Post Office Augl st /, 1874
o Persons calling forany of the follow
ing named letters, will please say they are
''acvcrtiScd' Ifnot called for in one month
thcY will sent to the Dead Letter Office
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1874-08-01
HITCHINS BROTHERS STORE.
HCb1nS Bros. g NbaHer

BY the business
been enabled to make the moste purchases of
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1874-08-01

SOME considerable changes and improve
mcnts are noticeable in the Brady rouse at
LonaConiug.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1874-08-01

REFERENCE t, the schedule of the Cum
bcrland and Pennsylvania Railroad, in our
advertising columns, will show another
addition to its travelling accommodations.
Instead of running from Cumberland to
Homecoming as formerly, the extra daily
train runs to Piedmont and returns to
Cumberland, thus giving two through pass
cnger trains each way daily OF Mr.
Milholland the travelling public could
scarcely ask more.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1874-08-01

PREAcnISG-At the English Baptist
Church Sunday evening at o'clock by
Rev. Jas. r. Bradford, pastor. Subject
''Thc Pale Horse The notice of services
at this church fol last Sunday was over
looked in the hurry of 'maIling-up' our
last issue.
AT the VI. +. Church Rev. f. J. Gray,
President of Willamsport (pa) Dickinson
Seminary, formerly pastor, viii preach to-
morrow Sunday morning at the usual hour
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1874-08-01

AN EEEoR.-Thc published statement
of Rev, Caspar Schmit's appointment to
the Assistant Passionate Of st. Michacrs
Church, Frostburg, is an error A note
from the Reverend gentleman say he ''is
here only for some weeks without official
appointment"
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1874-08-01

Rev. Bishop L. Il. Amcs Of the VI. +.
Church, preached at Crcsnptown last Sun
,1nyr
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1874-08-01

NEW BULDNG.-DaVid Sloan, Esq, of
Homecoming, is completing Il very hand
some two-story building in Homecoming,
which will be shortly occupied by Douglas
G. Percy, Esq, of Frostburg as a drug
store.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1874-08-01

DEDIcATIoN.-Thc New Greek IIibunl
says:
On Sunday, August I'd, near Hartmans-
vile, in Mineral county, Blake Chapel of
the Methodist Church, will be dedicated to
the service of Almighty God. Bishop Ames
and other eminent divincs will be pres
ent.'
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1874-03-27

X an article in John ". Fornev's
Press on the celebration of s. Pat
rick's day in Philadelphia. he oavs the
following manly and well deserved
tribute to the honor and patriotism Of
the Irish people. It is we'll expressed
and will meet with hearty response
nom all the true sons of the Green
isle:
nat ever may DC thought, or said of
the celebration witnessed in our streets
yesterday, either as to its object or tLo
faith of its participants. there wa, in i
the striking suggestion that the Christian
religion haas deeper hold on the minds
aAh hearts OF rncn than any question OF
state OF National policy. Fifteen ccutu-
lles have elapsed since 2 dcvout mission
'ti!. semi mythical III his antiquity. lifted
up the banner Of the Cross in ireland. and
to-day that pioneer representative Of the
faith "oaco delivered TO the saints awak-
cas- an enthusiasm and following such as
has mover bccn accorded TO any of the
worlds great cap aims. couquerors, or
founders of States. Those annual ma
geauts also possess in them mach that is 4
positive honor TO the character and patri-
"iIsm o: the Irish as nation While
they 1tuci; 10 America by thouS3nds-tbe
only country under heaven, We may re-
marx, ln which fidelity to their nationality
ana religion can be freely and peacefully
'NPIesSed-they continue to preserve. in
.Il t'le freshness and yeUdurc OF their ra-
i've Isl9nd, devotion to the land Of their
iathel.'- i he example which they set tie
American people in this regard ought ut
lhis hoar 10 have 4 special Signincation.-
The observance OF the one hundrcdth an
niversary Of our nation is TO have A con
tinuous life and green old age, must be
b. an enthusiasm that will
elcctriiy all future generations. Without
this, American anniversaries and pairiot;c
holidays would perish from our midst. and
With them. in large measure, the zeal aud
'ational lie which thcif observance is, Of
u 'hiasS bcs; calculated To- inspire.