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Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1874-08-26
Old Customs in the North Of
England.

At Hartlepool, time of Henry VIII,
the fine for "lystening about anie mans
wyndowes" was twelve pence. About
the same date, at Preston, women were
fined for ''gossiping at the town wells
on Sunday mornings"
At Richmond, in 1874, the Corpora
ton ordered that ''no one winnow any
corn in the street unless they carry
away the chat" and enacted that swine
troughs should not be set in the streets,
and that "no man suffer any swyne to
come into the market-place on fairdays,
or any other market-days, upon payne
of a fine of vid." At Hartlepool, in
1899, the Council ordered that "whoso-
ever he bee, of this towne vt keepeth
anie mastyve dogg within this towne
not mussled in the day, and in the
house upon the nighte, shall pay for
every such default iijsiiiid; 'also" vt is
ordeyned vt noe inhab;tante of this
towne shall keep anie geese or swyne
within the precynctes of this towne, ex-
cept upon their backyard, upon paine
to pay, for everye swyne which shall be
taken abroad, Kid, and for every goose
vid." At Newcastle there was an Off
cial named "the hougher," whose duty
it was to chase any pigs he saw in the
streets, and sever the sinews of their
hind legs, as a punishment to their
owners for letting them stray!
The Coroner of Darlington, in the
North of England, was formerly elected
by the Bishop, and was sometimes Bal
lift and steward of Darlington also.
There is tale of .felo-de- SEA connected
with the Coronership, early in the
present century. One Webster, a dis
appointed lover, cast himself into the
River Skerne, and was drowned. At
the inquest, the jury were about to re-
turn a verdict of felo-de-se, when one
solid yeomen, astonished at the deplora-
BILE ignorance of his compeers, ex-
claimed: "Nay, ladsl nayl that wad
nivver dee; ivverbody knows that he
therw hissel intit Skerne; folks wad
think us all fulesl'
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1874-08-26
Length of Life Of Farmers.

In Massachusetts, there is State
Board of Health, which has been pay
ing attention to the sanitary condition
of farmers. Its fourth annual report is
published. and an article on the above
subject, based upon the reports OF
country physicians, appears. Ihls tes,
timony, including evidence collected
the past 2S years, shows that the aver
age life of the Massachusetts, farmer is
IS IA years-a greater longevity than
shat Of any other class. Yet 1t Is
claimed that farmers might live much
longer if they were better and more
carefully fed, lived upon more nutrl-
tious and wholesome diet, ate wish
greater deliberation, and were careful
not to engage in active exercise too
soon after eating. They should eat
more fruit and vegetables, less OF pork,
pies. cakes, saleratus biscuit, take pans
70 protect themselves better from sud
den changes of temperature, deodorlze
cess pools, sinks, out-houses, ana Keep
clean back yards; change clothing snd
bathe more frequently. Such statlst,cs
and suggestions are valuable, and de-
serve the attention of farmers.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1874-08-26
Goldsmith on his Travels.

Goldsmith, as Boswell said to John
son years afterward, "disputed his pas
sage through Europe" Through Flan-
ders and France to Paris, thence to Ge-
neva, and over the Alps into Northern
and Central Italy, as far as Florence,
he wended his way, most often on foot,
working his passage by playing his
flute, and making himself popular with
the natives of many countries with iO-
cose antics and humorous stories.
Many adventures had he, which he re-
lated on his return with much gusto.
He partook of the free hospitalities of
the monasteries, slept on straw in hum
BILE barns, and when he reached village
would pull out his flute and strike up
lively air, to which the rustics would
respond with dances, and in recompense
for which he would obtain q modest
lodging and something to eat. When
he came to extremities he did not dis
dain to beg; and in Italy, where the
surfeit of music rendered his flute pow
erless, he used to earn his keeping by
engaging in the competitive discussions
at the universities, the champion of
which would claim a free dinner and
bed. ''In this manner" he says, 81
fought my way toward England, walk
ing along from city to city, and, if l
may so express it, saw both sides of
the picture" AtParis he was delighted,
and observed things which induced him
to predict the revolution which broke
out nearly forty years after; and at Ge-
neva he visited Voltaire, at whose house
he saw Di1erot and Fontenelle, and
heard Voltaire make a magnificent de-
fense of England. He ate "savory
dinners" on the SUBMITS of Alpine
passes, ''fiushed" woodcocks on Mount
Jura' and meditated themes which af-
terward took poetic shape in his immor-
tai poem of The TraUeler. So wander
ing, he returned in time to England,
having made the grand tour almost pen
niless, and enriched his mind with a
stock of minute observations which
was to serve him in precious stead in
the future.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1874-08-26
Youths Column.
A Gem.

Beautiful faces they that wear
The light of pleasant spirit there,
1t matters little if dark or fair.
Beautiful hands are they that do.
The work of the noble. good and true,
Busy for them the whole day through
Beautiful feet are they that go
Swiftly 20 tighten another's woe,
Through summers heat and winters snow.
Beautiful children. of rich or poor.
Who walk the pathways sweet and pure
1hat lead 10 The mansions strong and sure.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1874-08-26

BAD WAGRs.-''I have left my place,
mother" said poor boy one day when
he returned from his work.
"Why have you left ?" said his
mother "was your master unkind to
you ?"
"No, mother, he was kind enough, +"
said the boy.
Don't you like the work ?" asked
the mother.
SIT was the wages I didn't like, )" said
the boy solemnly. "My master wanted
me to sin, and the wages of sin is death.
His master had expected him to lie
about the goods, and deceive and cheat
the customers /; but the boy said ''No,
sir, can't do such things; will leave
your service first" And he did leave
it, and he was right about it too. Such
boys will make mothers hearts glad,
and viii find that the Lord takes care
of those who put their trust in him and
will not work for Satan, nor earn the
wages of sin. Such trials do the faith
full good. 1t may seem hard to suffer,
because we do not sin but the rough
sea make the best sailors; the hot
furnace makes the pure gold (; the
strongest faith comes from the hardest
trials, and they who suffer for Christ
and for conscience sake, shall be blessed
here, and crowned with Joy hereafter.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1874-08-26

called Peter of Cortona, and people
said of him, "He is the greatest painter
of our time' The other was called
Thomas, and all they said of him was,
Happy is the man who has him for a
friend"
And he was the boy who took a
boarder.5[St. Nicholas.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1874-08-26

In the last six months the value OF
telegraphic wires, etc, exported from
England was e1, ,579, 754; In the SAN same
period in the corresponding year. 4'oz'-
440.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1874-08-26

The churlishness of the undertaken
in demanding pay in advance delayed
the funeral four days.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1874-08-26

The Brooklyn Argus characterizes
the hen as the most popular Of females
as she is engaged for every set.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1874-08-26
A ChiId's Plaything 1000 Years
Old.

OF even greater interest are the
household articles, implements of trade,
food, &C., which, like the spoils of
Pompeii, restore for US the domestic
life Of the people. Here, for instance,
are stools, cane-bottomed chairs and
work-boxes, 1000 years old, yet no
more dilapidated than if they came out
of garret of the last century nets,
knives, needles and toilet ornaments /;
glass bottles and drinking cups, as clear
as if Just blown earthenware, glazed
in blue and yellow patterns, the very
counterpart of old Maiolica; seeds,
eggs and bread straw baskets and a
child's bali for playing; paint-boxes
with colors and brushes, and boards
for games of draughts-in short, col
lection almost as varied and complete
as the ashes of Vesuvius preserved for
us of the Graco-Roman life of the year
70 of our era. But these Egyptian
relics date from 1000 to 5000 years
before our era began. Taylor.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1874-08-26
Poetry.
NOT LOST.
BY MARY BRoTHERToN.

l.
ng rooted like trees in one place,
Our brain foliage toss'd
Like the leaves of the trees that are caught
BY the four winds of heaven some thought
Blows ont of the world into space,
And seems lost.
We fret the mind labors, heart bleeds;
We believe and we fear,
We believe and we hope, in a Lie,
Or Truth; or We doubt till We die,
Purblindly examining creeds
With a sneer.
To Life we apply an inch rule,
And to its Bestower:
Each to self an infalhble priest,
Each struts to the top of the feast,
And SAYS to his brother, Thou fool
Go down lower"
".
But falIn like trees from our place,
Hid. imbedded. enmoss'd;
Our dead leaves are raked up for mold,
And some that were sun-ripe and
Blown out of the world into space,
Are not lost.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1874-08-26

There was lately sold in Paris the
library of the eccentric Lucien de
Rosny. The buildings, as well as the
volumes, were unique. There were
books in it bound in the skin of cats,
crocodiles, moles, seals, the Canadian
black wolf, the royal Bengal tiger, the
white bear and the rattlesnake. The
book we hear so much of as bound in
human skin was alone absent. In fact
it is doubtful if such book exists,
although several libraries boast of a
work claimed to meet the requirement,
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1874-08-26

A BEAUTIFUL SENTIMENT. - Shortly
before his departure for India the
lamented HeJer preached a sermon,
which contained this beautiful senti-
ment
'Life bears us on like the stream of a
mighty river. Our boat glides down
the narrow channeI-through the play
full murmuring of the little brook, and
the winding of its grassy borders. The
trees shed their blossoms over our
young heads, the flowers on the brink
seem to offer themselves to our young
hands; We are happy in hope, and
grasp eagerly at the beauties around us
but the stream hurries on, and still
our hands are empty. Our course in
youth and manhood is along a wilder
flood, amid objects more striking and
magnificent. We are animated at the
moving pictures of enjoyment and in
dustry passing us. we are excited at
some short-lived disappointment. The
stream bears US on, and our joys and
griefs are alike left behind us. We
may be shipwrecked, we cannot be
delayed whether rough or smooth, the
river hastens to its home, till the roal
of the ocean is in our ears, and the
tossing of the waves is beneath our feet
and the land lessons from our eyes, and
the floods are lifted around US, and We
take our leave of earth and its inhab-
itants, until of our further voyage there
is no witness, save the Infinite and
Eternal"
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1874-08-26

The ball that is kept rolling-The
croauet ball.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1874-08-26

The GROWTH OF A FEATHER the
skin of bird, where a new feather is to
grow, there is little pit, and at the
bottom of this an elevation or pyramid !;
extending up on one side of this pyra-
mid is a groove or furrow, deepest at
the base, and gradually shallower until
it disappears at the top; from each
side of this furrow a great many smaller
grooves extend around to the other
side of the pyramid, and these also de-
crease in depth, and at last disappear
Just as they are about to meet on the
side opposite the large furrow.
The whole pyramid is covered with
skin, and the surface is made of the
same scales or hattened cells that are
found over the rest of the surface of the
body; but instead of falling off when
they are pushed by the new ones below
them, they become united or welded to
each other, so as to form a horny coat
over the surface of the pyramid, with
ridges on its lower or inner surface
corresponding to the groves on the
pyramid and, as the new cells grow at
the base, this coat or cast OF the surface
is pushed upward till it breaks at its
thinnest parts which is, of course. the
smooth part without ridges opposite
the large furrow and then, as it is
pushed onward and fiattened, it assumes
the form of a feather, the ridge formed
in the main furrow being the shaft,
while the casts of the side grooves form
the separate barbs of the vane. When
all of the same has been formed and
pushed forward, the pyramid loses its
grooves and becomes smooth, and the
wall now formed on its surface, being
of the same thickness in all parts, does
not break, but remains tubular, and
forms the quill, which is attached to
what is left of the pyramid. A finger
nail or hair is formed from the same
kind of scales in the same way, the
process differing only in those features
which give to each organ its special
character. Feathers, scales, hair, claws
and nails are all made alike from the
dead, fiattened cells crowded to the
surface by the process of growth.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1874-08-26

The FINE SCHOONER is a
dear little blue-eyed, golden-haired
English Doy. He lives close to the
great ocean but, until last summer,
he had never been on the water.
He once told his mamma he longed
to be few hours on a steamer. But
his mamma was timid. and not willing
to trust her little boy with any one but
his own papa. Now, his papa is doc
tor, and too busy, attending to other
peoples little boys and girls, to have
much time of his own.
Before Harold was born, his papa
used to go to sea as navy doctor and
he has told his little boy so may stories
about the sea, that Harold has made up
his mind that he will be a sailor when
he he is man. He is very fond of
boats and ships, and is always talking
of the time when he shall have a ship
of his own, and eighty men to COM
mand.
One day last summer a friend of his
papa's begged to be allowed to take
Harold in a boat. Mamma knew the
gentleman would be very careful, so
she gave her consent and nowhere
could there have been found happier
little boy than Harold, when he started
off with his own little sail boat under
his arm.
They rowed all around the harbor,
and Harold let his sail boat boat after
them, whilst he held it securely by a
string.
Presently large steamer came puff
ing and blowing into the harbor. "Ah,
all - exclaimed Harold. "They think
.hey can run down my boat. But tell
you, MIR. Brown, there isn't a finer
schooner on the ocean than mine"
Harold was never tired of talking Of
his tourney on the ocean," and of how
finely his Schooner" sailed.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1874-03-20

\ LARGE number of persons gathered at the
river front on Market street. on Sunday last, to
witness the immersion of eleven converts To- The
Baptist faith, by the Rex. \. {. Wheat.
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SPEGIAs. NOTICES.
TodaDitaIisfS. EO Nen Of Medium
MEANS. and 80 nll Wishing
Homes and thus Avoid
Esaying Rents.

BY reference to the Watsontown Record and
Suubury "GlZctte" will be seen Il full and more
explicit description Of the property oiier Tor
sale either in lots or 10y the acre. But what |
wish To more particularly bring before the Puh-
lie i the LIBERAL TERMS on which they are
offered.
viii SELL LOTS from 500 10 $500 and
Lands by the ACRE from 500 o 500. according
to the location.
TERNS Ten per cent. of the rurcht~" money
down, tie balance in time and amounts {" suit
purchasers. from ONE to EIGHT YEARS, with
cgal interest from day of sale.
The streets and alleys will be opened a last as
lot, are sold. so that all may |c approached win
ease.
Al persons who are now paying rent can nave
an opportunity Of securing u home for less mo-
ncy annually than they are now THROWING
WAY IT, rent
ANY person wishing 10 see the lands or lois
will call on me. when every opportunity VIII De
given them To have a fair chanccto see the supe-
rior advantages presented To the public.
In addition to the lands above referred to,
pow oicr for sale THREE DWELLING HOO-
SEES. situate on Water street, in Watsontown bo-
rough, the one being the large and commodious
Brick Dwelling now occupied by me, all OF SAID
dwellings having the necessary outbuiidlngs Tor
immediate use.
For further information call on or address
J. VI. FOLLMER,
WatsontOwn. Pa.
n.tohor 1872 i
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80

At the residence OF the bride, in the borough
of Northumberland. on the evening of March
18th, by Rev. f. Z. Berry, assisted by the Rev.
4. ID. Moore, d. W. SCHRYOCK. Esq, of Green's
burg. Pa, and Miss MAGGIE j., daughter of the
late Rev. Jacob Martin. of SUnbury.
fThc bride is one of our most intellectual and
accomplished young ladies. She had been a
teacher in several of the best female seminaries,
and was engaged As principal of a school at Nor
thumberand at the time of the occurrence of the
above happy event. Wherever known she is high
ly esteemed for her good qualities of heart, and
many Of those who were under her tuition VIII
be loth to part with their Instructor and friend.
The Bridegroom, formerly connected with the
press, having edited and published the Greens
bursA Herald for over twenty-one years, has
been extremely fortunate in winning the hand of
one of Northumberland fair and accomplished
daughters. We tender the happy couple our
warmest congratulations, and trust that their
married life may be 4 happy one.
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neh ADVERTISEMENTS.


WASHINGTON, W.
'TiS an age Of invention, improvement and skill,
The worlds IN cnfnnotion, and nothing l. slill (;
And progress in written wherever We turn
So ''thc ball is kept railing aud each day we
OF some new achievement III science or art
Each branch Of industry in fact claims part.
So each is awarded prize from the hands
Of generous public as merit demands.
So music's department can point, in her pride,
To men of true genius, whose fame has gone
wide
O'er hills and through valleys, in mansions and
and cots.
Well, due are such honors to ''Bectfy & Plots.
Whose Golden Tongue organ stands first in tine
The first as to merit, and first in demand.
ExceIling in sweetness and richness of tone.
Surprising all others, and standing alone.
It's worth is acknowledged whereverit it is known.
As all will bear witness, and cheerfUly one
For equal in workmanship, beauty, design,
Or finish, they challenge the best in the line.
Where faces were gloomy. and hearts once were
What homes are now cheerfu.-yes, happy and
glad.
Continue thy mission, thy song Golden Tongue
Hath chains Of enchautment for Old and for
young.
Beatty Il Plotts' celebrated Golden Tongue
ParlOr Organ is acknowledged by eminent pro-
fessors of music to be the best Parlor Organ now
in use. Thousands of testimonials are constant
ly being received in favor of them, which 90 to
show that our instrument gives entire satsfac-
tion.
ssF For Price List Address
BEATTY & PLOTS,
Washington, y. j.
MISS c. DALIUS, Sole Agent.
No. a3 Market Street.
6unbury, Pa.
Nnrcl L. 81 -Enn
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In Wiliamsport on the 10Th inst, Mrs. MARY
McCAT, rClict of Benjamin McCay dec, former
ly Of Northumberland, aged 81 pears. 10 months
aud day.
The remains Of the deceased were brought TO
this place for n'crmcut on Wednesday last.
in this place, March 18Th, JULIA ELLEN,
daughter OF Henry and Mary Shortman. aged :
years, II months and lG days.
In this place, on Wednesday the 18th, Hon.
GEO. c. WELKER, aged about 81 years.
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October 81. 1S73.-1 VT.
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OR ST % II E,
CHRISTIAN NEFF.

CHRISTIAN NEFF,
Second Street, opposite the Court House, sun
BURY, Pa,
Respectfully invites the attention of Retailers
and others, that he has on hand, and will con-
stantly keep all kinds of
FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC LIQUORS,
Consisting of Pure Brandies: Cogniac, Cherry,
Ginger, Rochelle and Otard.
Whistles: Pure Rye Copper-Distilled, Mn""u
gahela, Apple and Nectar.
PURE HOLLAND GIN!
Wines: Champagne Wine, Sherry. Port aud
Claret.
Crab Cider, Champagne Cider, y. +. Ram,
Brown Stout and Scotch Ale.
STOMACH AND BAR BITTERS,
And all others Liquors which can be found in
the city markets, which will be sold at Whole
sale and Retail. Every article guaranteed "a
represented. Also, a large lot Of DEMIJOHNS
and BOTTLES, always on hand.
.ag- Orders promptly attended tn, and public
patronage respectfully solicited
Sunbury, July 8, 1S73.-ly.
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TuesNmY. March 3lst. IS1i.

AT O'Clock in the afternoon, at the Court House,
In the borough of Sunhury, Northumberland
codnty, Penn'a, the following property, 10 wit
All that certain railroad OF the Danvilc,
Hazlrton .S Wiike-barre Railroad Company, cX-
tending from its southern terminus, in the Bor-
Ough of Sunbury. County of Northumberland
and State of Pennsylvania, through the counties
of M0untour and Columbia in said state, into
the County of Luzcrnc in said state, TO the north
crn terminus Of said Railroad at near Tom
hickcn in said County of Luzerne, including the
righ, of way and the land occupied or used in
connection with or for the maintenance Of said
Railr Iad. together with the superstruc;urcS and
tracks thereon, and all bridges, cuivcrts, side
tracks. branches, fixtures, tUrnOuts, dcpots, sta
tions, depot grounds, machine shops, engine
houses, buildings and other structures and i'm
provemcnts, Of any Kind and description connect
ed with the said Railroad: with the appurtcnances
and together with the brick round house, or en-
gfuc house at or ncar Sunhury, the frame depot,
warehouse and telegraph otcc ut South Dan
vile: frame depot, warehouse and telegraph
Office at Catawis-a: frame warehouse, Sc, at
Roaring Creek station: frame warehouse and
telegraph Office al OF near Mainvil'c frame pas
senrer depot and warehouse at Nitfliu frame
passenger depot and warehouse at Glen City
frame telegraph office at Summit Station frame
dcnOt at WOiftOn; frame water tank and depot
at or near Rock Glen frame passenger depot
aud warehouse at GOwen frame passenger de-
pot. warehouse and Telegraph office at Tom
hickeu along and upon the line of the said rail-
road. together with all and singular the tcne-
mcuts. rights, liberties hercdtaments and APP
purtcnances thercunto belonging, and also all
the estate right title, interest, property. posses
sion, claim aud demand whatsoever, as in equity
of the said Danvile, liaZletOn Il Nilke5barre
Railroad Company Of. in and to the above de-
.cribed property aad premises, aad every part
aud parcel thereof with the appurtcnances. and
all and singular the corporate rights, privileges
ana franchises Of the said railroad company as
the property Of the DANNILLE, HAILETON
* WILKFSBARRE RAILROAD COMPANY.
Taken in execution and to be sold by
). II. ROTHERMEL, Sheriff
Sheriff. Office, Sunbury, March 10, 1874.