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The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1874-12-01
snliggIns' Pants.
G.. H..

Last October, young Smiggins went with
some young ladies chestnutting. Now
Smiggins is polite and bashful and great
admirer Of the ladies and his own personal
appearance, and even on such all expedi-
tion as chestnutting he could not forbear
dressing as though he was going to attend
a wedding or ball. With his three female
companions he wandered through the
woods for an hour or two. They met with
indifferent success in finding chestnuts.
There were plenty Of them on the trees, but
none on the ground. Finally one of the
fair ones, who is to Smiggins as the "apple
of his eye" suggested he could climb
tree which was loaded with burrs, and
knock some of them off. This was an Or
deal which our friend had not anticipated,
be would do anything to please her. He
accordingly divested himself Of his coat,
and hugging the trunk of the tree, he be-
gan to work his way up. 1t was tough
job. His pants were not made for such
work, and their close fit brought an awful
strain upon that part which was most
prominent during the ascent. But Smig-
gins must go up, and he got along very
we'll for about fifteen feet, and then he
heard rip, and felt a relaxation Of the
strain upon his pants. That sound nearly
caused him to lose his balance. He knew
that three pairs Of eyes were centered on
him and he worked his way around on the
opposite side of the tree, but they followed.
Here was dilemma. He didn't like to
come down, and he feared to go up. His
arms ached, and perspiration broke out all
over him. He could not long remain in
his then position, so he gave determined
push, and r-r-r-ip went those pants sep
arating in an awful manner. The ladies
Immediately diverted their gaze and stuff
ed their handkerehiefs in their mouths,
and had our hero given them time they
would have been out Of the way, but he
was so startled by the situation, that he
lost his strength and slid down the tree at
fearful speed, so fast that the already
rent pants wero almost torn from his body.
AS soon as he struck the ground he darted
off into the woods with flying tatters of in
termingled hues. The ladies came home
alone, and if any one finds coat in the
woods in this vicinity, that coat belongs to
| Smiggins.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1874-12-01
0be 0tuts, Nru uBlOuntitIO, lpa.

lands. One Of the land agents of the Rail
road company informs me that his sales
this autumn have been double those Of the
same season last year. te
After what have seen of this particular
portion Of tho "grasshopper stricken coun-
try my bowels refuse to ayearn" with
sympathy for it. The people here, as a
body, are in pretty good circumstances,
and can take care Of themselves and their
needy neighbors. They ask for neither
sympathy nor help, and they Indignantly
protest against the course of two or three
adventures = selEappointed agents of
"suffering Kansas" who have gone to
other States begging for aid. 1t is but just
and right that your readers, and the pub
lie generally, be cautioned in this matter,
lest their charities be bestowed where they
are not needed, and placed in the hands Of
persons not authorized to receive them.
1t is true, however, according to trust
worthy reports, that in few of the newest
counties there is destitution, which is
not found in the Eastern or Middle Kan
sas, and which may justly appeal to the
sympathy of the general public. II it shall
become necessary to go outside of the State
to make that appeal, it will be made
through such authorized and responsible
channels, as win give the fullest assurance
that the charitable offerings Of the public
will not be wasted nor misapplied.
g. H.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1874-12-01
An Item for you to Read.

We have probably all Of us met with in
stances in which word heedlessly spoken
against the reputation of a female has been
magnihed by malicious minds until the
cloud has been dark enough to overshadow
her whole existence. To those who are
accustomed, not necessarily from bad mo
tives, but from thoue ehtlessness, to speak
lightly of women, we recommend these
hints as worthy Of consideration
Never use q lady's name in improper
places at an improper time, or in mixed
company. Never make assertions about
her that you think untrue or illusions
that you think she herself would blush to
hear
When you meet with men who do not
scruple to make use of a woman's name in
a reckless and unprincipled manner, shun
them-they are the very worst members OF
the cOmmunity--men lost to every sense of
honor every feeling of humanity. Many
a good and worthy woman's character has
been forever ruined and her heart broken
by q lie manufactured by some villain, and
in the presence'of those whose little judg-
ment could not deter them from circulating
the foul and damaging report.
slander is soon propagated, and the
smallest thing derogatory to a woman's
character will fly on the wind, and magnify
as it circulates until its monstrous weight
brushes the poor unconscious victim. Re-
spect the name of woman; your mother
and sisters are women, and as you would
have their fair names untarnished, and
their lives unimbittered by the slanderer's
bitter tongue, heed the ills your words may
bring upon the mother, and sisters or the
wife of some of your fellow creatures.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1874-12-01
A Monkey in a Bad Fix.

Sam Wilcoxep, Of Virginia, New, has a
small menagerie of monkeys, foxes, coyotes
and the like. He also has a large New
foundland dog. On whose back he some
times places one of his pet monkeys when
he is going for walk about town, the
monkey fastened to the collar Of the dog by
q string. AS general thing, the monkey
enjoys his ride but day or two since he
would willingly have traded himself off for.
some less privileged specimen of his.
species. His canine steed being allowed to.
roam the streets at will, saw another dog
that he thought he could whip, and forth
with went for him like hairy hurricane
In moment both dogs were on their hind
legs and going for each other like two
sausage machines, This made times very
lively for the monkey, as the stranger dog
evidently considered him as part and par
eel OF his strange antagonist. Such walls
of despair as that monkey uttered, and
such hideous faces as he made
He would climb down the side of the
dog he bestrode opposite where the war
was going on, and thence peep over ocoa-
sionally, his jaws quiveripg, visage distort-
ed, and his eyes starting from their sockets
with terror. AS the dogs were constantly
changing sides, it made times awfully live
ly for that monkey. Whom he jumped to
the ground the string held him, and he
found himself trampled under the foot OF
both friend and foe, and he was glad to get
again upon his steed and face the battle
The poor monkey did not get over examin-
ing the end Of his tail for wounds for four
hours after the battle had terminated.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1874-12-01
A Japanese Street Scene.


A writer on Japan says: 81 shall never
forget the sport that Partisan fellow
passenger and l had the first trip we made
in ginrickasha through the Japanese
quarter of Yokohama. The most sedate
judge could not help laughing to be drag
ged about like big baby in fancily-
painted baby wagon. Down narrow streets
we went, through crowds of men, women,
and numberless children, the coolies shout
ing out to clear the way, and never SEEM
ing to tire of their work Married women,
with shaved eyebrows and blackened teeth,
carried their babies strapped to their back,
and went chattering along gayly as can be
imagined young Japanese pnaidens smiled
fiirtatiously at the French count, as well
they might; men and women displayed
their wares for sale on the street and in
the shops, and everybody seemed happy.
The tea houses were crowded, and the silk
stores and lacquerware shops were bright
with beautiful goods. Here crowd would
be gathered to listen to the singing of
professional musicians land such he athen-
ish singing, too y and in another place
some eloquent stump-speakers would be
making up faces and telling lies, just as
stump-speakers do elsewhere. Such gay,
happy, simple people never saw before.
Everybody smiles everybody bows pleas
antly and acknowledges the courtesy with
a most gracious manner.n
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1874-12-01

after day had been appointed by James
Fisk, jr., in which Freligh was to receive
$4,000 in stock and money for the secret
Of the compound, Stokes interfered and
murdered the only man who had ever
promised him fair treatment. To such a
man the Fates have done their worst. AZ
ter such series Of disappointments, no
wonder that the poor man takes his stand
at the door of theatre, satisfied that the
shams of the stage are more substantial
than the gratitude and honesty Of the
world
The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1874-01-08
IA 4 oLAI't
SecrCtary.

\ PLEASANT TIME.--Rcv. J.. NJ.
Robertson who IS live Sunday
School nan and takes deep interest
in every thing connected with the
N. L. Sabbath School in this place,
las been giving series OF entertain
inent to the class Which would raise
the most money for the Missionary
Causs }d az thq month Jae "ees
ago .ast Sunday, il II king Jha re-
ports, ii was found that the \ Dung
Mems Bible Glass taught by Mrs. J,
B. Hedge had contributed the larg .st
amount OF any class in school, ant!
according they with thor teacher
and the writer herco! We're invited to
the parsonage Saturday evening.
The following young gentleman
male their appearance on the even
ing appointed Joha Owen, Wm
Newcomer, Voily Smith, George
Stivers, Jas w. Dlllman, john John
sion and Robin Ralncs. Alter
waiting awhile tor Others to come
they proceeded to tho supper table
and patook Of a most excellent Oys.
ter supper, after which the rest OF
evening was spent in games of va
rious kinds, music, etc. The pastor
and his worthy lady did every thing
to make it pleasant time to all pre-
sent, aud succeeded most admiral "
We like to see any thing OF that kind
for il tends to bring the paste
teacher and scholars nearer together
and they become better acquainted
and understood and love each othe
more,
The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1874-01-08
BABIES.
~ poWN ON THE OTHER SIDE.

We believe in babies LIST, because
they a:c pretty Il. e. some OF them :;
~, because they arc amusing (by
spells); Sd, because they are Ioyable
| (at tines; 4th, because they are
quite necessary institution. A
world without babies in it would soon
become quite humarum affair. We
believe, toe, that babes have ri2h.e
I which other people arc bound 20
respect. For instahcc-thcy have a
right 20 be Jolly as soemeth good I'M.
to them, q right to kick and crow, a
right Cat homc) to sqneal as long
and as loud rs fond mothcrs-who
think it is smart--aul select com
pany Of personal friends are pleased
to listen, they have Alright to obtain
4 gooi education and ut the earliest
convenient season, etc. But this wit
ness humb|y dcposcth and saith that
in his opinion said education should
begin at homo by taking "a few lessons
of qniet, aud not by attending the
course OF free lectures al Toledo and
ter tbs purpose Of furnishing the
music for the OCCASION. We speak
understana!ngly when we say that
sueh . mnsieaI entertainment is more
highly appreciated in private than in
! public. We are somehow possessed
with the conviction that even @home
talent is worthy OF soma consider.
alton, that if there be any merit
swhateyer in anything which may be
offered by speaker on a public DC :
easion it should not come to The ears
Of the audience tortured by the
squeak and sq,awk. and gibber AMI
howl of half IA dozen young lads and
lassirs who are taking their fist les
sons ia operates, but alas perform
more sklifaily now than they ever
will again. We might speak on, =
but lrrhor than this tho Opponent
saith not unless further occasion
should call tor an emphasisiay OF this
opinion. Il j. Just that we should
say this docs net camnstc from the
lecturer OF last Thursday evening,
but from one who has been there
many a lime and knows how 10 sym
pa,hise with him.
The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1874-01-08
Clubbing Terms,

We would advise all our suhser,b.
ors TO call at the Cnr9xicLs office be
fore subscribing for fanny foreign pa
pcrs or magazines, as oar arrange
ments are such that ws can supply
yon with two magazines or papers at
4 little more than the cost Of one
We give below list of publications
with which we have made clubLno
arrangements. The first column OF
figures gives the price OF the publ.
cation itself, the second column il.
price with the CnRoNloLE
The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1874-01-08

The Tama County Grange Council
pursuant to adjournment, will meet
ia the Court House in Toledo, on
Saturday, January II, at one O'Clock
+. NJ. Tor the election OF new officers
for the ensuing year, The several
oranges in tho county are specially
requested to send ono tlnstre as a
mem Der OF said council. Other bias
mess vii. be transacted in connection
with the election.
Jons McCLArs,
Secretary.
The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1874-01-08
PARKER & LEW /

Warren Hartman, former editor of
the Chronicle, left Toledo last Satur-
Gay evening, on the eastern train.
lie will spend few days visiting
with his parents at Beltaam before
going into business again. The best
wishes ot his many friends will fol
low him wherever he my decide to
cast his lot in he ture.
The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1874-01-08

Among those who kept open house
on New Years Day were our friends
J. ". Nilclt and FL. Howbert, the
Indian agent, at his Office IN union
Block. We understand the refresh.
men,s were first class and those wno
wished 10 could drink all the punch(9
they lcseircj. ont Of very iiae and
unique punch bowl
The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1874-01-08

Notice is hereby given, that there
will be meeting OF Teachers at my
otlice IL Toledo, Iowa, on Saturday,
January 18th, 1914, at IL a. m, for
the purpose of organizing a County
and Township Teachers Association
All teachers who can, conveniently
arc requested to be present.
4. II SrERaTr,
CoRqfY Superintendent.
The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1874-01-08
Coppfy Superintendent.

While down to Tama City one day
last week, We called Oh several Of
the business men and found them
busy settling np last year's atl,.rs aad
making ready to commence the new
year Parker Is Lewis, the we'll
known Agricultural Implement men,
were taking in money and balancing
books. Frank Snyder, the Boot and
shoe man, and Crenshaw the Grocer.
appeared 10 have no cause to com
Main
The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1874-01-08

Mr.. ]. J. Andrews, principal OF the
Toledo public schools, returned last
Friday evening, bringing with him
Mrs. Andrews. Ho is now doing
good service in "teac'lin. the Young
IDEAS how to shoot
The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1874-01-08
6,STR 4 y UEIIEP

I'AkEN up by Christian S;hware, of Per-
l ~ Township, Tam County Iowa, on
the 9th day Of November, 1878, one estray
lleittr, described as follows: One heller
two years el past. dark red color, with
white on belly and hind feet, both ear.
rather short, apparently frozen; left ear
sh rter than right.
Toledo, Jau 9TH, 1871. =
lsgAt lioMAS 5. FREE,
Auditor Tama Coaniy Iowa.
The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1874-01-08

10 Directors cn9 7eacdsrs IF 7oaa Go.
I wish to call yoar attention 70
the Manual of Physical GeograThy
and Institutions Of the State OF Iowa.
Families will find il very instructive
for homo reading Sole Agency for
this county.
23t A. j. WooLwnnTH.
Toledo. Ioua.
The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1874-01-08

Last Thursday was one OF the most
beautiful New Years days ever seen
in centra! Iowa, and large numbers
al persons were out on the streets
enjoying the warm weather and the
beautiful sunshine.
The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1874-01-08

The number Of Wheeler & VIII
son sewing machines, sold by \. S.
Thomson agent. between June IL
and D ,comhcr 81 was just 80, no
more no less. Who can beat this ?
The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1874-01-08
Price "a Per Year IN Aacance.
LSIRI Y X.lRE.

TAKEN up by }. & II. Stevenson, o
l. Crystal Township, Tama County, Iowa,
on the lst day of November, 1913, on
estray mare, described as follows: One
sorrci mare, supposed TO be tv 0 yelrs old,
light co!ered maue ana tail, hind feet
white, star in face.
Toledo, Jan. 9TH, 1874.
SEALl THOMAS S. FREE,
Auditor lama Co, Iowa.
The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1874-01-08

The Nonpareil Dramatic Club Of
Tama City, gave All entertainment a.
the Gut lease ,asy tuesday SVEN.
ing. Owing to asush OF worA, we
were nnoblo 10 attend, lut W. hear
i. spoken o! in the highest terms OF
praise. We understand he Court
House was crowded, and that every,
body went away wei! satisfied.
The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1874-01-08

F. A. P!acek is sending out some
suits that are just SPLENDID. He
never fails to make a good fit, and as
his stock is new and OF the latest
styles, he gives satisfaction every
time. Give him call.
The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1874-01-08

~ Am, Than Art, Iio Is" is tho
subject of the third Of the Course Of
free lectures, to be given in The
Court House Thursday evening Jan.
-, by Nh A. Ii Sterrett
The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1874-01-08

Mr.. Henry HARRISON returned 10
Mt. Vernon, Oh Monday last, to at
tend Cornci! College. Our readers
viii probably hear from him, during
the term, through the columns of the
CHEoNIGLE.
The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1874-01-08

Stanly Bartlett Of Montour aud
WIN. Rieckhof' Of .his place are the
deputies chosen by our new Sheriff
and Auditor respectively.
The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1874-01-08

HOLIDAY Goops AT Cosr Come
and purchase nice presents a, your
own terms, if reasonable; il not, &C
cept the terms OF some else, and
when you go out into the world 60
happy aud ponder over the good
bargain you have made.
23t \. J. WooLwoEru,
I0l4o. Lolsn.
The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1874-01-08

\ few thousand Dollars will be
loaned Git called toI) on thirty OF six
u days time at less than usual bank
rates within Co., also few choice
notcs running from three to t@clve
months will be purchased if offered
soon. j. Is. NELSON,
Cashier, Tot4o Sctiag Paat.
The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1874-01-08

Last ednesaay nigh; Dec. 81,
some person or persons amused
themselves by scattering about the
street some 4 OF 5 large iron kettles
belonging to the hardware store Of A.
Bartlett. They also managed to
carry ono Off
The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1874-01-08
Notice..

All persons indebted to lis BY
note or book account now due are
notified TO call and pay same on or
before January 10, 1874 S,rlngency
III money matters compcls us TO call
on you in this manner to meet our
payments just maturing.
PARKER & Trwts
The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1874-01-08

AT a special meeting OF the town
council, he'd Thursday morning LIST
inst, the bond Of J.. c. Kline was
accepted, and lie was daily installed
Is Mayor OF Toledo.
The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1874-01-08

Mr.. Musscr has returned from
Fnlfi.ld, where he has been spend.
ing "a few weeks on business.
The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1874-01-08

Head The new advertisement OF
Mr.. Z. G. Buttkereit, III another part
o! this paper, offering his property
Tor sale. While VIC would do moth
lag to hinder him in llsposlng OF his
property, yet we do not like to see
such men leave Toledo.
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The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1874-01-08

Chickens and Turkeys wanted at
3. F. Paige's, for which the highest
market price Will be pail. = j
The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1874-01-08

Coon WEla1r,-Mr. Peter Lichty,
who is at presca, feeding some 80
head Of cattle, weighed 8 hea! las,
week and was somawha. surprised
to SEQ the beam tip at an average Of
l4so. This is what might be called
pretty good weight.
The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1874-01-08

Farms, Wild Land, Timber Land
and Town Lots, For Sale by
2m3 GEORGE RAINrs.
The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1874-01-08

Toledo Cornet Band came out
New Years, and cnllvened our
streets with some lively stirring
music.
The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1874-01-08

with exquisite Oil Chrome
Of the Yosemite Valley 81 IS
We will add TO this list each
week and it would be well TO look it
over occasionally TO note the changes
and additions.
The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1874-01-08

Our january ll,aw pat in Al
carly appearance, Jan. ,