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The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1874-11-10
A Lively Lump Of Butter.

A short time since farmers wife re-
siding in Berks county was engaged on the
green sward in front of the house in churn-
ing butter. The female is one of those
spruce, tidy housewives of which Berks
county is so very proverbial, and invariably
takes special pains to turn out prime but
ter and light bread. Now, the woman in
question opened the lid of the churn to see
what progress she had made, and having
business in the house, neglected to replace
it. A small dog belonging to the family
one of those breed of poodles good for
nothing else but t0lie in the sun and wag
their narratives-came along at dog trot,
having no doubt shifted feast from afar.
PontO halted when in front of the churn,
and with bound landed on its top. Sean
ming the surroundings, and finding the
cost clear, the brute inserted his head into
the open vessel, and was very soon enga-
ged in satiating his appetite on its rich
contents Horror upon horror Elopgating
his neck deep into the churn in search Of
butter curds, the dog fell through the open
ing into the vessel. Just at this moment
the woman returned and, hurIiedly re-
placing the lid, made things lively for the
purp awhile. After manipulating the
crank few minutes she took peep in
side, and, suppOsing the dog to be lump
of butter, inserted her hand for the pur-
pose of removing 1t, wheTeupon the animal
squirmed around, and the woman, who is
a firm believer in signs and tokens, quickly
withdrew her hand and left the spot at the
top Of her speed, in search of her husband,
who was at work in the barn. The man
upon reaching the green, and making an
examination, turned to the partner of his
"joys and sorrowsn and said, "Mine Got,
Betz, sis forhoftich unss clay hundly,
Ponto." The poodle was brought forth,
the contents Of the churn emptied and
things assumed their regular channel
again
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1874-11-10
A Muscular Parson.

A Fort Laramie, Wyoming letter says
al saw one of those desperadoes get a
nice dose of quiet courage and stern will.
At this time, 1867, l had occasion to go
down the road, and had to wait for the
train. My abiding place was one of those
dining tents, where had to take meal in
the meantime. Among the several persons
seated around, one evidently was very
raw.
His dress was semi-clerical, and as he
held forth in constrained manner about
"the terrible sin" and "Babylonish Chey-
enne," the old-timers within hearing en-
joyed, in AN uncouth way, poking small
chaff at him. In the midst of one of his
TRADES against "this sink-hole of perdi-
ton" man came into the tent, walked up
to the bar and demanded drink. 1t
seems for some reason he had been refused
before. Suddenly throwing his hand un-
der his coat he drew six-shooter, and half
facing the crowd and the bar-keeper, he
said +: BY, I'm going to have drink
right here, or I'll turn loose p (meaning to
shootl.
To tell the truth, most of those terrible
old-timers broke for the door, the bar
keeper sunk under the COUNTER and death
to some one seemed imminent. confess
to cold sensation down my back, and
thought of several debts that different par
ties owed me, and wondered if should
ever be paid the green field in which had
sported as a child rose before me yividly [;
remembered one Sunday, having played
off sick, went down to the foot of Mill
street, and went swimming. felt sorry
for the Frogtown boy who licked me once.
But what sight. That parson, his tall,
slim form seems to grow taller as in a
quiet way, he strides up to the death deal.
ing cuss with the pistol.
He wrenches that weapon from this ter.
ror grasps him by the throat, fairly lifting
him from his feet, his protruding tongue
and blackening face shows the powerful
grip of the parsons hand, and, to make the
picture complete, says in ordinary tones
81 Ny friend, have observed you before to
day trouble the landlord of this tavern
am of opinion that you are entirely in the
wrong place. The landlord appears tC
think you have had sufficiency of intoxi
eating liquor. Now, observe, il you create
any further disturbance, will jerk thu
gullet out Of you"
And he literally threw him headlong ou
of the door. Subsequently the parson helt
forth on the sins and iniquities of Chey
enne, and was listened to respectfully BY
the subdued old sinners. was constrain
ed to seek a favorable opportunity t
ask the parson where he learned tina
grip.
"Oh," said he, 81 used to keep {
tavern down East, that's where got m.
hand in"
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1874-11-10
A Sailors Prayer.
hand in

The following anecdote is related Of a
tar who once had a narrow escape from
imminent peril. He was in ship frozen
in, in the Arctic region, and, like young
Nelson, had strayed on the ice needless of
danger. He was far from the vessel when
he saw coming round a block Of ice, huge
polar bear making towards him. Totally
unprovided with any weapon but his knife,
he bethought himself of an Old World
weapon for extreme cases--prayer. But
how And whatS There was no time to
deliberate, the monster was near, and de-
lay would be fatal to the poor fellow. SO
he opened his knife and grasped it firmly
--hurriedly uttered few words, how earn
estly and hardly he imagined, but their
ruggedness speaks fOrcibly OF mingled
terror, desperate courage, and dim-twinklibg
faiths 20 Lord, ap'ye know dinna trouble
you often but ye see me an eye see this
bear. An II yen help neither the one nor
the ither, stan by an see fair play for
this'll be a maist awful fecht Amen, ?
His prayer was answered, for he lived to
tell 1t.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1874-11-10
A Made up Woman.
noNN PIATT, describing visit to a
H. cosmetic establishment in New York

DONN PIATT, describing visit to a
H. cosmetic establishment in New York
City, says
"What," we asked, "are the articles
that go to make the beautiful woman"
"well, first of all is our vegetable en-
amel, perfectly harmless, that gives the
most delicate white--I may say dazzling
complexion known to the female word.
''see," he continued, taking china pot
from the counter, "this is put on easily
with a small sponge. Permit me, madam I;
1t is soon removed and leaves no trace, :"
and saying this, he applied a small quanti-
ty to tho forehead of our companion. The
result on the face of clear brunette was
startling. The marble snoothness, and at
the same time the satlny texture, If we
may use such an expression, was marvel
Gus. Then he took another sponge and
applied most beautiful blush, arose-colOr,
upon the white, that was perfectly charm
ing in its natural and soft flush. a" And
now," he went on, "here is an exquisite
instrument with which we trace the deli
cate blue veins that when done, defy the
microscope Of science"
But how is il possible to make the
new face and the old shoulder match ?"
"By making all new. The face, neck,
shoulders, and arms have to be treated all
alike"
"And does this artificial process end
heres" we asked. q
"Oh, not at all; We are only just begin
ming. The eyelashes and eyes have to be
treated. The eyebrows receive special at
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1874-11-10

tB- A LA s--qn.) editor is chsgrined
because the Methodists are to build a
church on lot adjoining his. Lately be
has been "lowing' rather freely about
what he would do to annoy the worshipers,
especially at their meetings. Speaking of
the matter in the presence Of a Quaker, he
is reported to have said he would build
barn on his lot as near the church as posi-
BILE, and put a jackass into 1t every evening
that the Methodists had meeting. In
his slow pleasant speech the Quaker replied;
" ] advise thee 70 spend thy evenings in thy
house, not in thy barn."
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1874-11-10
The BOYS Advantage.

just at the close of the war of 1912, q
United States man-of-war entered Boston
harbor. The Commodore was known rs a
bully of the first water. Entering bar
ber's shop in Boston, and finding no one
but the boy present, he demanded in an
insolent and overbearing way, "Where is
your masterP" "Not down, yet, SIR"
Well, want to be shaved" "Yes, sir,
| can shave you." "You2" Yes, sir n
well, you may try it, but look here, my
youngster, laying his loaded pistol ON
the table-"the first drop of blood you
draw on my face I'll shoot you" "All
right sir" was the reply. The boy shaved
him, and did 1t well. After the operation
was through, the bully turned to him as he
took up the pistol, aud remarked, Wasn't
you, afraidP" "No, sir" retorted the boy.
Didn't you believe would shoot you P'
Yes, sir" "Then why wasn't you
afraidP" The boy very cody replied,
Because had the advantage" cad
vantage, howP" demanded the irate bully.
:" Why" said the boy, with the utmost
nonchalance, of had drawn blood, /
should have taken the razor and cut your
throat from ear to ear p The bully turned
pale, but never forgot the lesson.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1874-11-10
B. T. BABBITT,
Notice.

The interest Of VIM, II. Miller, OF Carlisle In
the Perry County Bank, Of Hponsler Junkin q
Co. has been purchased by w. A. Bponsler u b.
n Junkin and from this date April 20lb, 1874, said
Miller Is no longer a membefot said arm, but the
RankIrf AZ S5ohsier Jnhkin 4 Co, who viii con.
iinie Ia do business In the same mode and man
ner as has been done hitherto with the full assur-
ance that onr course has met the appreciation and
fhus gained the confidence Of the people
IL. FJUNKIN.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1874-11-10

CE-A young gentleman and his lady
love were out riding and enjoying the love-
liness of magnificent June evening. The
gentleman took out his time-piece, and
seeing the lateness Of the hour, said to his
companion, in an affectionate tone "My
dear, it Is eleven O'Clock. How quickly
time flies when you are in good company
The lady, who had been silent for some
time, answered 'i9 wish could say the
same."' "Humph r. replied tho young
man, you could If you'd lie like the
dedoo, as / do!nffils taF i..aH i2lew
f11llet ~t.4,-iiaIa IHfIlt
sG#r In the dictionary Of trade, which
fate has reserved forembarrassed manhood,
there is no such word as fail--itis suspen-
sion.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1874-11-10
B. T. BABBITT's
Pure Concentrated Potash,
OR LYE,
OF dUuUIe INC sIIenBIH OF any OIheI
SponiIying Substance.

have recently perfected a new method Of
packing my Potash. or Lye, and am now pack
Ing II only In Balls, the coating Of which win spon
lly and does not iniure the soap. IT Is packed n
boxes containing "a and 46 onelb Balls, and In no
other way. Directions In English and German
Tor making hard and soft soap witt. this Potash
accompany 9" package.
BIT. BABBITT,
l5Gmh. e4to "a WASHINGTON ST., n. Y
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-11-20
Sudden Death.

Last evening, about 8 clock, Mr.. Fred.
Osborn, of Yuma, was driving home from
Moline, with his wife in buggy, and they
were chatting together as they passed along
the road, and when near Franklin Cross
ing, Mrs. Osborn suddenly fell forward and
over the side of the buggy to the ground,
dead, without a word of warning. Mrs. Os-
born was lady probably As years of age. She
was member of the congregational church
and a most estimable and much loved lady.
She was a sister of the late b. b. Josln,
and was one of the liviliest and most So
cial ladies' of the popular association
which has made SO many pleasant sur
prise parties in the upper end Of the
county during the past few years She
leaves large family of fine children, Mr..
Osborn will receive the sympathy of all in
his loss, while the public will mourn the
loss of brilliant and excellent member of
society. A port mortem was held by Drs.
Vincent and Sayles, but the cause of her
sudden death we have not yet learned.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-11-20
The Dimick Case.

Thursday evening the prosecution closed
the evidence on the part of the People,
from which it appears that Mrs. Downs
and her two daughters kept a refresh.
ment or restaurant stand on the fair
grounds at the late horse fair; that, after
the fair, they packed their traps upon
Mitsch's express wagon that one of the
daughters rode on the seat with Mitsch,
while the mother and another daughter
walked on ahead of the team; that as they
passed out of the gate Dimick was there
and accosted them as follows: well, have
you stole as much lumber as you did last
year? Mrs. Downs replied: IF | was
able to prosecute you for SANDER aud abuse
| would do So whereupon Dimick ran
into the house at the gate and returned
with an iron stove poker in his right hand
and horse whip in his left that he struck
Mrs. Downs with the poker FIVE times.
knocking out her false teeth. breaking a
bone in one hand, as she was irving to ward
of the blows, and that he inflicted iniuries
by which she was laid up for some DAYS.
Mitsch, seeing the ARRAY, drove RAPIDLY UP
to stop it, and that was about the end of 1t
except words
The theory of the defense is that Mrs
Downs attacked Dimick, throwing a rock
at him and then attacking him with club
but this all the witnesses for the prose
cution deny.
The examination is not yet concluded.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-11-20
sit Works like a Charm"
RENNE'S RAIS MAGIC OIL !

This is a remedy every family should have in the
house to use in case of emergency. 1t is purely
vegetable, and may be used internally or exter-
nay 1t is not an OF sticky substance, but clean
delicious and safe to use, even in inexperienced
hands. As an external IT medy. when freely used,
1t penetrates through the absorbents the seat OF
pain causing free circulation, and giving 10 weak
ened and over-strained cord and muscles, life
aud elasIicity il sheaths inamed and bruised sur
faces, and cures pain as water quenches fire. Try
il for
WOUNDS, SPRAINs, NEURALGIA
SORES, CRIcK IN THE BACK, RHEUAATIsM.
BURNS, HEADACHE, STIFF JOINTS
or any other kind OF pain lameness. As an in
terual remedy it operates a kind. didusive seds-
tiye it tones aud corrects the stomach aids diges
lion and readily cures
Colo, CRAMPS, CoUGHs
CHOLERA MoRBUs, INDIGESTION, SoEE THROAT
and in fact all aches and pains that flesh is heir to-
The immediate and faithful Use of Renne's Pam
Killing Magic Oil IN of emergency, will often
save q life, or long and tedious sickness. The
genuine Renne's Magic Oil is put up only in panel
bottles, with the name blown in the glass and up
on the bottle finely engraved steel plate label,
upon which l. the likeness of VIM. ReBne. All
other Magic Oils are counterfeit or worthless imi-
tStions. call for kenne's Magic Oil, where YOU
usual trade IL Is put up in three sizes: "Irial
Medium and Large" size WILLIAM RENNE
& SONS, Sole Proprietors and Manufacturers
flttsheid, Mass lUl2dSwly
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-11-20

|
Mullett is Grants architect, and the pro-
fuse manner in which this mighty man
throws around the money Of the people is
well exemplifed in the wasteful extrava-
gance which he has shown iu the ornamen.
tation of the new post Office building in
Boston. We are told that description
runs riot in the enumeration Of column.
and pilasters, and in the account of ornate
decorations in white and gold, of balconie,
and cornices. and in elaborafe!y wrough
Corfntiian capitals. Lofty windows and
twelve massive chandeliers supply the light
which falls upon the tesselated marble and
mosaic floors" The outer doors are OF solid
mahogany and real bronze, and the same
evidences of needless expenditure are to
be observed in every part of the structure,
which, like his other buildings, is an archi-
tectral monstrosity. With all its gaudy
ornamentation it is inconvenient and badly
planned. The sub-treasury is in this
building, and all merchants and others, in
Guiding one legged pensioners, having bus,
mess there have flight of sixtyone steps
to ascend.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-11-20
Nervous Debility.

depressed, irritable state of mind. a weak, ner-
vous exhausted feeling; no energy or nlmalon
confused head, weak memory, often with debilita-
ting, involuntary discharges. The consequence of
excuses, mental oyerwork or indiscretions. This
NERVOUS DEBILITY finds g sovereign cure in HUM
PHREY's HOMEOPATHIC SPECIFIC. No %. 1t tones
up the system, arrests discharges, dIspels the
tai gloom and dependency, and reJuyenates the
tire system. 1t is perfectly harmless and always
efficient. Price S. 70. package of five boxes and
large 81 vial OF powder which is important in
old, serious cases; or 81 per single hox. Sold by
ALL Druggists, or sent by mail receipt of price
Address HUMPHREYS SPECIFIC MEDICINE
CO., No. 56a, Broadway, N, Y.
Fol- Jale by Otto Grouan IS Illinois Street Benser
& Thomas, c Speidel and Breunert, Rock Island
and j Richards, Moline. 3idmwf&w1y
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-11-20
Piles Itching Piles.

Piles-Itching Piles.
Positively cured--also Blind and Bleedin
Piles, Fistua, Salt Rheum, and all dis
eases of the Skin. by the use of
ROSSMAN'S CURE.
ITCHING PILES is generally preceded b,
a moisture like perspiration producing
very disagreeable and distressing itching
particularly at night, after getting warn
10 bed. No humbug-as trial will prove
For sale by all respectable druggists.
RossMAN & MCKINsTRY, Hudson, N, Y,
Projectors.
Sent by mail for 60 cents.
IF YOU HAVE A COUGH,
Cold, Asthma, raising of Blood or any af.
tections of the Breast or Lungs, leading to
Consumption, use
DR.. HOUSEMAN'S GERMAN COUGH
DROPS,
as prepared for over thirty years by j. j.
Davis (now deceased) and you will be sure
to find relief Address ROSSMAN &
MCKINSTRY, who have succeeded to the
Proprietorship, and sold by all druggists
and dealers in Medicines. For sale by all
Druggists in Rock Island.
Sold by Avery 4 Tyler, Lafayette, In
diana. Fuller & Fuller, Chicago, wholesale
agents.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-11-20

ENQUIRE FOR THEM.-We feel assured
that our friends will thank us for bringing
before their notice articles which have no
SUPERIOR among the many that fill our mar
ket.. We refer to the celebrated DR..
Prices Cream Baking Powder and Flavor.
Inc Extracts. We have used them, and
can confidently commend them to the com
munity as the best article in domestic
use. They are the leading articles Of their
kind in America, and should be on the
shelf of every we'll regulated family gro
Ger. Place them in your list, and when
you next order give them trial. The
Baking Powder cans are as large as other
kinds, contain as much in measure, the
powder is pure and light, and as two tea
spoonfulls is as effective as three of most
kinds, it is fifty per cent cheaper.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-11-20
AT THE HARPER HOUSE,
BEN HARPER, Proprietor.

Among the arrivals at the Harper are
Hon. Chas. Durham, Geneseo; NJ. f.
Norton, j. W. Smith, New York +. S.
Eastman, Washington, D. c.; c. h. Hub
bard, Wheeling, Va; G. A. Silsby, Roch,
ester, n. Y; &. C. Loderick, Albany n. Y,
I. Penfeld, Hannibal, No.; A. ID. Delano,
Milwaukee; Ii. b. Adams, w. Hayden,J
Ii. Young, A. ID, Dunbar, G. Kloman, Jr.,
c. j. johnson, ii. G. Mathews, j. K.
Croker, A. Wolf, p. Loewe r. A. Nude
and wife, W. p Stevens, Chicago, +. s.
Lee, St Louis; Mrs. NJ. Dillon, j, Riddle,
Muscatine &, II, Locey and son, LaSale;
j. Kirkpatrick, Monmouth; Chas. Blair,
Collinsville, Conn; l., Lowery, Port Byron;
$. Heagy, Hampton j. X. Robinson,
Steamer Chas. Cheaver; Z. w. Reed,
Burlington; NJ Earvine, Bourden, Ind.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-11-20
The Bellows House,

The Geneseo Republic has had its hat
chalked at'the Bellows House, and here is
what that paper says about it:
The Bellows House, in Rock Island, is
deservedly very popular with the
travelling public. 1t is centrally To-
Gated on one of the principal
streets of the town; is new, large and
stylishly fitted up with all the modern i'm
provements, and is exceedingly homelike,
An excellent table is set for the guests, the
waiting is prompt and courteous, while
the proprietor and his gentlemanly clerks
in the Office, leave nothing undone to make
guests happy. We would not forget to
mention Mr.. Jerry Achy, the unbane aud
experienced head of the billiard room and
bar. for he is a gentleman among SUCH
Jerry runs his department in a manner
with which the public is pleased. He
suits everybody. and long A,"y no aud
Bellows" wave,
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-11-20

To CORRESPONDENTS answer to
scores of letters of inquiry, we state: The
Fifth Gift Concert of the Kentucky Public
Library will positively take place Novem-
Der 3O,ls74, and there will be no postpone
ment. The Capital prize will be $3.50, 900;
Save us the trouble of writing letters, good
friends, and for information concerning this
matter, drop line to Gov. Thomas T..
Bramlette, Louisville, Ky. You will re-
ceive full particulars by return mall. Please
snare us.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-11-20
Reasons why they Only
should be Used!

THEIR REPUTATION Is ESTABLISHED
Thousands of testimonials have been received
showing that these POWDERS have performed
miracles in curing cases of long standing, many or
them considered hopeless
THERE IS NO RISK IN TAKING THEM
They contain nothing injurious, and, therefore
cauEe none of the lingering diseases so often the
result OF the many nostrums Of the day Physicians
recommended them as superior to Quinine or any
other known remedy, for they leave the system in
healthy state and the patient beyond the probabil.
ity OF q relapse.
BEWARE OF CoUNTERFEITs,
The genuine are put up in square tin boxes. with
TH0MPSONS FEVER AND AGILE pOWDERs
stamped on the Lid, and the signature of THOMPSON
& CRAWFORD on the wrapper. No Others can nos.
sibly be genuine. f'
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-11-20

One Gen. McNulta, of Bloomington, a
present a Republican congressman, bu
who was beaten at the late election, got in
to row and fight with "a Democrat,
lawyer who had made some speeches in tn,
recent campaiugu, and McNul;a got out o
the fight with black eye, In view of tht
affair the Chicago Tribune says:
Good Republicans in this State will not
regret so sorely as they have up to thi,
time the failure of McNulta to secure re
election to congress after they have read
the account, published elsewhere in thi,
paper, of disgraceful alteration in which
he was concerned yesterday.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-11-20

1t was Jones of Nevada who made
the remark that in an election canvas,
millions may be expended and no one
corrupted" Ii would be interesting to
know how much money was spent in that
state during the contest just closed, where,
as in that which resulted in sending Jones
himself to the senate, the main fight was
for the possession of seat in the higher
branch of congress. The result has al
ready been given; the choice of a Demo
cratic governor and legislature pledged
to the election of Sharon as the successor
of Little Emma Stewart, Sharon being the
Republican candidate He is believed to
be richer than Jones, and will therefore
have more influence with Grant.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-11-20

WITH what joy and gadness do the peo-
pie hail the advent and discovery of Coe' s
Dyspepsia Cure. 1t is sovereign cure
for dyspepsia, indigestion, and all diseases
of the stomach and bowels. Goes Cough
Balsam is the cheapest and best lung rem
edy known.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-11-20
ASTHM A.

HE SUBSCRIBERS ARE MANUFACTURERS
J ana froPrletors OF DR.. IL. w Reads Celebrated
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81. Ptrsons remitring retail price will have The
neoieine promptly forwarded by mail. poet paid
Also samples sent free TO any who desire Prices
p-r Coz tL,oi 60 50 and 500; gross price as:
80 f1z kTHRiDGE, FULLER & CO,
For sale 10 Rock leland by John Bengstoa.