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The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1874-10-20
A Curious VIII Case Settled.

A very curious will case has just been
settled in New York. In January last
Jacob Stiner, wealthy tea merchant of
that city, met his death by falling from
second-story window while endeavoring to
escape from his burning house. His wife
and daughter Deborah perished on the
same occasion, their dead bodies being
found after the flames had been extinguish-
ed. Mr.. Stiner devised his property to his
wife during her lifetime, the same, at her
death, to be divided equally between his
three unmarried children, Misses Deborah
and Flora and Mr.. Joseph Stiner. The
will was duly offered and admitted to pro-
bate and it was assumed that Mr.. Stiner
died before either his wife or daughter.
But in regard to Mrs. Stiner and her daugh-
ter it was different and at the time Of appli-
cation for letters of administration on the
estate of Miss, Deborah Stiner the ques-
tion arose as to whether her death occurred
before or after that of her mother. Tho
question before the surrogate's court was
this As Mr.. Stiner left his property to his
wife during her life, if Miss Deborah had
died first, the whole estate would have to
go to the two surviving children named in
the will. II, on the other hand, her mother
had died first, then she would have inherit
ed, and as she died intestate, her property
would have to be divided among her heirs
at-law-that is to say, among all her broth
ers and sisters, including the married
daughters, to whom Mr. Stiner left nothing
in his will. 1t was found impossible to fix
the exact period of the death of the persons
named, and by consent of all contesting
parties, the separate applications for letters
of administrations on the estate of Deborah
Stiner were dismissed. A private settle
ment will be made.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1874-10-20
A SUBSTITUTE FOR OU1NINE.

For years, Qulnine was regarded as the only
specific for malarious diseases, and immense
quantities OF the drug were annually consumed
throughout our western country, more particular
ly along the river bottoms and adjoining low
lands.
With the fall months malaria, irr all its varied
FORMS stalks like an epidemic through the land
and whole districts are prOstrated with chills and
fever, the entire population shaking with ague.-
Heretofore, quinine was regularly resorted to;
but, while 1t frequently failed to effect a cure it
Invariably derangsd The stomach, producing
such an extent that months elapsed ere the sys-
TEN recovered from its effects. These objections
to its use were so marked, that the introduction
OF Mishlers Herb Bitters was hailed as triumph
in medicine. Infinitely more certain in its bene-
clal effects than quinine It possessed none OF the
dement's Of that drug. Instead OF nauseating, 1t
tones and invigorates the stomach, and while
speedily expelling the noxious humOTs, increases
the appetite and facilitates digestion, thus render
ing the system stronger and better fitted to resist
the attacks OF disease In fact, judicious use of
Mshler's Herb Bitters at this season of the year,
will prevent the recurrence OF this disease, even
in those who have never passed an autumn with
out It, An experience Of twenty years proves it
to be the greatest ANrIPERIoDIc known to medi-
cal science.
There are, perhaps, no diseases so subject to
climatic changes as affections OF the Kidneys
Hundreds OF our farmers, mechanics and labor
ing men, strong and hardy in all other respects
suffer continual Inconvenience, and occasionally
excrucatlng pains in the back and across the
loins; experience frequent desire to pass water,
pain in is passage, and frequent stoppages in its
How These are manifestations resulting from
aggravated by every change In the weather. Every
slight cold flies direct to this one weak spot, and
unless promptly attended to the disease becomes
chronic, and the once strong man d miserable
wreck. Mishler's Herb Btters Is the only certain
remedy for this class Of diseases. has pecu.
healthy action and removing the cause prevents
the formation Of brick-dust deposits, which, II
el stone, necessitatng painful operation for its
removal. Many OF the, Ingredients entering into
its composition arc universally recognized as spe-
cities for all complaints Of the urinary organs In
Liver Complaints Dyspepsia, all disorders of the
Bowels, and affections OF the Throat and Lungs,
it is Equally certain and eflcaeiOus; WHILE as a
remedy for the complaints peculiar to the female
sex, it has no equal. LADIES, old and young, mar
rled and SINGLE In every condition OF nfe will find
this GREAT FEMALE REABDY prompt, SAFE, certain
and reliable. Tho pale, sallOw complexion is re-
placed by blooming, healthful cOuntenance, and
Its occasional use enables Nature to perform her
functions REGULARLY AND WITHOUT INCoNvEN-
IENCE. Sold only in bottles by all Druggists and
general dealers.
August II, Am II. .nr.rr-.,,trT
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1874-10-20
Anootor,s ExnerImlent.

The Philadelphia Star says /" Since DR..
Dawson, of our city, has successfully ac-
complished the scientific feat of transfusing
blood all the doctors are crazy to make the
experiment. We hear of ono who has tried
it with the most astonishing results. His
obesity. He thought there was too much
fat in his blood, and concluding it would
be very good thing to mix veinous fluid
from avery lean animal with it,
The best he could do was to get a poor
old broken-down circus horse of Mike Lip
man, whose blood seemed thin enough to
inhale, almost The experiment was sue
cessful SO far as draining the horse of his
gore and shooting it into the patient was
concerned, but the effect on that fat man
is more than the doctor counted on. His
wife went walking with him the first time
he was able to be out, and a band of music
passing on the street he began to prance
around, snort and kick up his heels in the
most ridiculous manner sd
For an elderly and unwieldly person of
three hundred pounds, or such matter, to
behave in that frislky way on the street,
excited shouts of laughter, although the
old man couldn't help it for the life of him.
His wife don't go out walking with him
any more. She says if he is going to play
circus he can't play it with her.
The fit comes on him every once in
while now. He has nearly broken his neck
several times trying to jump the clothes
horse in a hurdle-race. He was caught one
day backing up rickety step-ladder on all
fours, imagining he was Dan Rice's "Ex-
celsior." He is perfectly delighted if he
can find sawdust to play in, and he goes
around hunting for the clowns pocket-
handkerchief, which instinct tells him is
covered up somewhere about.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1874-10-20
AnOther Innooent SMlndIed.

A few days ago Charles Paulson, a young
man of about twenty-six, met Albert
Mohler resident of Thomastown, Conn,
in the Merchants Hotel in Cortlandt
street, and represented himself as an agent
for fictitious railroad out West. He
offered 10 get Mohler permanent situation
at salary of $3.50 month on this railroad
for $3.50 cash. aI.
Mohler, not doubling the sincerity Of
Paulson's intentions, paid him the money,
and then accompanied him to Boston, where
he was to receive his appointment. When
they had reached Boston, Paulson said
that he had received a very important tele-
gram which required his immediate pres
ence in Washington, and promising to re-
turn soon, he left Mohler.
After waiting some time Mohler con-
cluded to return to New York, and on ar
riving there he happened to meet Paulson,
and had him arrested.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1874-10-20
A She Devil,

A Paducah (Ky.,) Paper says Some
weeks ago woman calling herself Bridget
Maloney applied to DR.. jackson, of Colum-
bus, KY, for the place of cook. Employ
ment was given her, and for short while
she gave satisfaction. A few days ago the
Doctor noticed some irregularities in her
life and notified her that she must look out
for another home.
This appeared to infuriate her beyond
control the pent-up devil in her nature
burst forth in fury of passion that sent
the Doctor scampering for the police, and
the family for an asylum of safety. when
he returned Bridget had departed, leaving
his mirrors and furniture wreck 1t ap-
pears that, from mistaken kindness, she
was not prosecuted, but allow to depart
unmolested.
From his residence she went to the hotel
or boarding house kept by an estimable
German Catholic named Switzher, near the
Mississippi and Ohio Railroad. She easily
imposed her self upon the good nature of
this lady, and was permitted to stop with
her, paying her board in work. She be-
hsyed badly again and Mrs. Switzher dis
charged her. Instead of going of, however,
she went up into Mrs. Switzher's room Gt
was Immediately after breakfast) and sent
for this lady from the dining room.
When she got into her presence she com
menced to abuse her in most shameful
manner. Mrs. Switzher tried to quiet her,
and expressed sympathy for her. Bridget
told her that she had better sympathize
with herself, and made at her. Mrs.
Switzher rushed down stairs, leaving heI
three children, consisting of a little boy
years old, two daughters aged respectively
8 and 10, in the room. The oldest says that
the two children were in the bed with the
mosquito bar fastened down around IL, and
that Bridget deliberately took the lamp and
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1874-10-20


REPUBLICAN simplicity is an article no
longer known at Washington. 1t seems
as though each young couple that contem-
plated matrimony eudeavored to see if they
could not Out-do their predecessors in
making a foolish show. The country has
hardly got through reading description of
the hummery and nonsense connected with
the marriage of Miss Sherman, when
another grand wedding is announced. This
time it will be Lieut.. George NJ. Wheeler,
Of the Engineer Corps, and we'll known ex-
plorer, to Miss Blair, niece of ex-Postmas-
ter General Montgomery Blair. If official
positions will afford such expenditures as
are indulged in upon these occasions, can
it bo wondered at, that there is a strife
for Office, and that labor in the work
shops, and upon the farms, is looked upon
with disfavor by the youth of the nation.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1874-10-20
Recent Elections.

Last Tuesday, elections were held in
Ohio, Indiana, Iowa, West Virginia,
Arkansas, Nebraska and Dakota. In
Iowa the entire Republican ticket with the
exception of one Congressman, was elected,
10y about the usual majority.
In Ohio, the Democrats had a majority
on the State ticket of from ten TO fifteen
thousand, which is decided gain for them
over the last election, when the Democrat
ic Governor was elected by 917. The DEM
ocrats also elect 10 and perhaps Id of the
twenty congressman.
In Indiana tho Democratic majority is
quite large, being probably fifteen thou
sand. The democrats also elect 0 con-
gTessmen, the Republicans and Inde-
pendent 1, being Republican loss of z
members. The Legislature is also Demo-
cratic on joint ballot
West Virginia returns, show the election
of probably an entire democratic congress
sional delegation, though the Republicans
may have elected one member.
Arkansas elects the Democratic ticket by
$4,000 majority, and adopt the New Con-
stitution by the same vote.
Nebraska gives fully 10000 Republican
majority on the whole ticket
Dakota elects Republican delegate to
Congress.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1874-10-20

MEMBERS of the examining corps of the
patent office were alarmed last week by
learning that General Leggett had received
letter from the secretary of the interior
requesting list of the persons who con-
tributed for the tea set lately presented to
General Leggett, and calling attention to
the act Of congress ordering the dismissal
of any person receiving or making pres
ents Oh contributions.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1874-10-20
The Grain CrOp.

The October returns of the department
of agriculture indicate the average con-
dition of the corn crop at SO per cent.
against SO per cent. in September. All the
New England states show improved condi-
ton except in Maine and Connecticut. The
middle states show decline during the
month. The south Atlantic coast states and
the gulf states, as a whole, about hold their
own except Louisiana, where the average
sinks IRON seventy-six to sixty-nine. Of the
southern inland states, Tennessee and West
Virginia show considerable improvement
Arkansas and Kentucky almost stationary.
North of the Ohio the crops conditions are
more favorable. Ohio, Michigan, Indiana
and Illinois show rising averages. Wis
cousin declined four per cent. West OF
the Mississippi and on the Pacific coast,
all the states show an improved condition
except Oregon, which remains the same.
In those states afflicted with the grasshop-
per plague considerable improvement upon
the low averages of the last few months is
manifest.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1874-10-20
Murder by a Woman.

Evansville, Ind, October 19.-on Sat
urday Mrs. Young, of Mount Carmel, Illi-
nois, went to Logansburg to collect some
money said to be due her stepson by Mrs.
Donahue, of the latter place. In dis
pute which followed Mrs. Young emptied
a pistol loaded with shot into Mrs Dona-
hue. The latter is not expected to live,
Her assailant is in iaiI.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1874-10-20

saturated the bed and children with coal
oil and fired it.
Before assistance could reach them the
passage was solid sheet Of flame, and the
two children were burned with the house
and most of the furniture. The fiend is in
prison, and the poor mother is nearly dis
tracted with grief at her terrible loss.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1874-10-20

IN CONSEQUENCE of a change that
is to take place in the Postal Laws,
which will compel US TO PREPAY all
scription price upon papers mailed to
subscribers residing out of the County,
and on subscriptions received after this
date will prepay the postage.
s8- Terms to Subscribers OUT of the
County, (Which includes the Postage,l
81 SO per year Subscribers WITHIN
the County will receive the paper at
former rates,
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1874-10-20

Iay~ If Alcoholic Stimulants are taken into
the blood the heart works faster, and this un-
natural speed wears out the vital machinery
All intoxicating nostrums advertised as " ton
les, renovators," &C., produce this dlsas-
trous effect, and should be rejected. DIR. Walk
er's Vegetable Vinegar Bitters-an Invigorant
without the curse of alcohol-is everywhere
supplanting these poisons. I40 4w.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1874-10-20

Notice. am making out list of ac-
counts, to place in the hands of Collec-
tion Bureau, for collection. Persons know
ing they owe me on store accounts, will
please take notice, and keep their names
from the list, by prompt settlement,
z. MORTIMER.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1874-10-20

"a "Laugh and grow fat, is an old motto,
but you cannot always do 80 unless you drive
away pain by using Pain Cure Oil.
e. For sale by f. MORTIMER, New Bloom
field, and b. M. EBY, Druggist, Newport, Pa.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1874-10-20
OBSTACLES TO MARRIAGE.

Happy Relief for Young Men from the effects OF
Errors and Abuses in early life, Manhood Re
stored. Impediments to Marriage removed. New
method OF treatment; New and remarkable rem.
envelopes. Address, HOWARD ASSOCIATION,
No 2 South Ninth ST., Philadelphia, Pa.,--an In
stltutiOn having high reputation for honorable
conduct and professional skill. 43p1y
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1874-10-20

DR.. Sweeney, of New Bloomfield, Pa,
can be consulted as usual ON all Chronic
diseases, requiring skillful medical treat
ment, or delicate and difficult Surgical op-
Grafton for their cure.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1874-10-20

A TRAIN containing a detachment of
U. s. troops was wrecked near Dyer, Tenn,
on Friday last, and ten soldiers belonging
to the 18th infantry, we're killed and a
number of others were wounded.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1874-10-20
The Confessions Of an Invalid.

Published as a Warning and for the benefit OF
Young Men and Others who suffer from NER-
YOUS DEBILITY, LOSS OF MANHOOD etc,
supplying the means OF Self Cure Written by
one who cured himself after undergoing consider
able guackery and sent free on receiVinga post
paid directed envelope.
Sufferers are invited to address the author
90 26tP p. o. Box i5S, BROOKLYN, N. Y.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1874-10-20

Deafness, Discharges from the ear, and
all throat affections, specially and success
fully treated by DR.. d. II. Sweeney, of New
Bloomfield, Perry county, Pa.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1874-10-20

tB- Gov. Hartranft has issued DEATH
warrants in the cases Of Daniel O'Mara and
Patrick Irwin, for the murder Of the moth
er and sister Of the former in Susquehanna
county, and VIM. Z. Undertook, for the
murder OF Winfield S. Goss. in Chester
County, and fixed the date of execution for
Thursday, November 18th.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1874-10-20
Railroad DImculty,

The York (Pa.) Daily says (" An ex-
citement was caused at Hanover, Pa, last
week between the officers of the Hanover
branch and Gettysburg railroad company
and York Short Line railroad company.
It appears that in the evening the work.
men on the Short Line began work to cross
the Gettysburg track on the Short Line,
when the officers of the Hanover branch
and Gettysburg road ordered out two
trains, with locomotives, which ran down
to Gettysburg. The Short Line workmen
being notified of their approach, attempted
to tear up the track, throwing iron rails
and cross ties on the track, when the train
came dashing over the rails into crowd of
men who had assembled, but no one was
hurt. The Short Line men assisted by
others, however, soon put the cars out of
the way, and the officers of the Hanover
branch had warrant issued charging
John Young, Joseph s. Gitt and others
with tearing up the track. When the ar
rest was attempted TO be made crowd of
some two or three hundred men interfered
and prevented the taking OF single man.
taB- While Mr.. George Lines, of Long
Run district, Garrett county, was engaged
in cutting downa tree few days since his
two little children, aged four and six years,
who were playing close by, were struck by
the falling tree, killing one instantly and
the other dying in half an hour. oi
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1874-10-20

EB- A case of chronic rheumatism OF un-
usual severity, cured by Johnson's Anodyne
Liniment, is noticed by one of our exchanges.
A large bunch came out upon the breast Of the
sufferer, and appeared like part Of the breast
bone. Used Internally aud externally nrt
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1874-10-20

t.g- The sweetest words in our language is
health. At the first Indication of disease, use
well. known and approved remedies. For dys-
pepsia or indigestion, use Parsons PurgatiVe
Pills. For coughs, colds, sore or lame stomach,
use Johnson's Anodyne Linlment.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1874-10-20

Stone and Earthen Ware.-The sub
scribers, proprietors of the Juniata Pottery,
near Newport, desires to give notice that
they are keeping up full variety of stone
and earthen ware, and are prepared to
promptly fill orders for all goods in their
line at low prices. Post Office address,
Newport, Perry CO., Pa.
0m. M. g T. MILLER.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1874-10-20

Take NOtice.-Mr. A. V. Hombach wish
es the citizens Of this county to take notice
that being desirous of reducing his stock
before cold weather, he has determined to
close out what he now has on hand, at
greatly reduced prices. Head stones of all
sorts and styles, and monuments ranging
in price from $25 to $40O, lettered and de-
livered at short notice. Letters or orders
sent to A. V. Humbach, opposite the plan
ing mill Newport, will receive prompt at
tention.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1874-11-26

The Rest Dropper In the Market
In addition to the New Harvester and
their we'll known standard machines, the
Prize Mower. Reliable. and Advance. the
Messrs. Mccormick ard building the Eek.
celsior Droppcr. They sent out = few
hundred last year which gave entire sat-
isfaction: The Seiberling or Excelsior
propper has long ranked a. tn best ma
chine Of its kind in the market. and it is
sure to lose none Of its merit in beini
built by this well:known firm.
1t may he Of interest to our farmer
friends tn know something 1T the more
noticeable features Of the "Comiug Har.
vester." The elevating arrangement il
the very best ever used and cannot possi-
hlv be clogged, taking up with care and
in good shape. all that comes on the plat.
form. Aheavv bound bundle will not
ldiscommode it. while the slightest wisp
Of straw is enuallv certain to find its pro.
per place. The binders table and stand
are on an entirely new and improved pat.
tern. and will he sure to please those
most interested. (the binders themselves.
As to its cutting qualities. this firm never
knew how to make machine that would
cot sweep everything before 1t clean and
bare. so that 4 person riding through the
country after harvest can almost alwavs
pick out the fields cnt with the McCor
mick. The rough and jagged edges be.
ing left to their rivals. -, T.,
In workmanship. durability. and pow
er. the new machine will he essentially
"McC ormick." which hns. almost become
the SYNONYM for excellence in harvest
ing machinery. q
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1874-11-26

Tue telegraph informs US that at
least ten persons committed snic;dp,
within the United States last Tuesday;
In view Of the alarming frequency Of
suicides it becomes a serious question
whether there should not be some leeis.
]ation calculated fl deter persons from
self:destruction In olden times law
existed, by the terms If which the b"dv
Of the suicide, Was to be taken tn the
neares. four corners ofthe public street
where it wss to be pinned to the ground
with an iron spike. All teams passing
were compelled to drive over IT,, body
and each footman to give It a kick
Any neglect to visit this ;ndign;ty np-
on the corpse, was punished by the in.
Fiction Of a severe penalty. IF those
contemplating suicide were certain that
their bodies would be thus treated
they might desist from their purp .e
to commit an act so rash and wicked
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1874-11-26
EFFICIENCY.

The Shuttle and Bnbbin can be taken out and
replaced in one fourth tho time usually nee
essary with other Machines. The feed can be
quickly raised or lowered to adapt it to thick
sr thin material-also, the length If stitch
can be regulated from abnve, whilo tho Ma
chino is in motion. TIE tensions are easily,
evenly and perfectly adjusted, tho under ten
sion being self-regulating and nc threading
up required in thu Shuttle. TIE undo, thread
5 drawn from a short, deep bobbio. giving a
pcriscsy even tension, never breaking the
thread, making the Lock Stitch tho strongest
and best.
Run, tho Lishtett Of aoy Shuttle Machine.
Makes the least noise-has sclf:eettin. need
10. HI. tho most room under the arm. New
er skips stitches Or breaks the thread. II
most easily learned. Car be in:tantanc"usly
adjusted to work from M. 200 to No. 10 cot
ton. Il thoroughly made in ali its parts OF
the best materials, and every Machine il
warranted by the Company anil its agents.
Machines ;ray be examined ut the
Little Store around the Corner"
where George Z. Martin sells TIN and
uARD ARE.
Austin, Sept. ). 1874. z2ws