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The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1875-04-30

OUR POPULAR INSTABLMENT PLAN, OR
EASY METHOD TO PROCURE A PIANO OR
ORGAN.-It is now about seven years since
we introduced the monthly installment plan
in the Piano and Organ business III this city
and vicinity, and it has stood the great tests
of everything (time and experience), and
has proven great boon to the music-loving
portion of our community. But few persons
are able to pay down at once all the money
for a Piano or Organ, and yet they desire to
educate their families in the accomplish
ments of modern society; and music is GER
tainly the accomplishment most generally
appreciated, most useful, most harmless,
most refining and elevating. The introduc-
ton of our Installment Plan puts the posses
sion of Piano or Organ within the reach of
every one. As the circumstances of differ
ent persons vary so much, and persons have
such different incomes and salaries, we DO
not have any fixed terms on our install:nent
plan, our idea and intention being to fur
nish everybody with instrument, even
those of the most limited means, and who
can make only small payments. Bat to give
some idea of our usual terms we generally
get about twenty per cent. of the value of the
instrument a first installment, and then
about ten per cent. of the balance each month
For instance, an instrument worth 500, the
first payment of twenty per cent. would be
500 This would leave $50, and ten per cent
Of .his, that is IS, would be the monthly pay
ment for zen mouths. We wish to have it
distinctly understood that these are not our
ontn ternlS-tre are Uthtng 10 take q less pay
nlent each month, if your circumstances re-
quire it. In short, you can have from one to
t,co gears in which TO pay up for a Piano or
Organ, if it is necessary; and we wish it dis
tinctly understood, also that Cc donot charge
q fancy price for instruments when wait
ing in this way for the payments. We have
our business so SyStematiZed, and our In
stallment Plan in such admirable working
order, that afford to furnish an in
strument even on a long series of payments
within a fraction of what we could furnish
it for cash down. The great advantage of
this plan is, that you your family can
have the use of the Piano or Organ all the
time you are paving for it. and by the time
you have all the payments made they will
have acquired great proficiency on the in
strument. Now, you might have put away
the same amount in a savings bank, intend
ing when il amounted to n certain sum to
put it into a piano or organ, but in that case
your daughter would just have been from
one to two years behind in her progress; and
besides that banks will break sometimes,
and you might have put your money in such
a one. Our installment plan saves all this
risk, anu all this loss of time. We are pre-
pared to furnish any instrument on our list,
piano or organ, heh-priced or low-priced,
new old; on otir ius;allmcnt plan. We
solicit all persons who want an instrument
TO call and see write to the sub
ject. MELLoR & HoENE,
79 Fifth avenre,
Next door to Masonic Hail.
Pittsburgh, Pa.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1875-04-30

One day last week three strangers drove
up in buggy TO the residence of MIR. Simon
Kirsck, in Barr township, aud proceeded at
once to dicker for a horse belonging to that
gentleman, which they readily succeeded in
purchasing at the stipulated price of $40,
in payment whereof they gave check on
the banking house of Collins, Johnston &
Co, in this place, after which they drove to
st. Nicholas, where they bought another
horse for $3.50 from Mr.. n. Lamborn, for
which they also gave a check. A few days
after the sale Mr.. Kirsch presented his che TX
for payment, when he learned TO his utter
regret and astonishmeut, that it wasn't worth
a baubee-no man beauiug the name signed
to the check having any money on deposit
in that institution. At latest accounts Mr.
Kirsch and Mr.. Lambour were looking for
the men who had swiudled them, hut ifthey
have succeeded in overhauling the rascals
and recovering their property, it is moro
than we are aware of at present writing.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1875-04-30

Posi- OFFICE BUSINESS.-Ho,c to do ,rhen
you go uere.-The following was not written
specially for this latitude, but as its applca-
tion is universal it has needed but "A Slight
change to make II .ocal in IFS character 1t
originally appeared in the Asheville (N. c.
Expo Suor, and is here reproduced with suit
able variations To names:
When you have lctt'rs to mail. wait TIL IT is
time to close the nIIIl they going in, or il
possible, until the bags are locked as il looks
more business-like TO rush in just as the mail is
leaving and ask to have them put in.
Never put stamps your letters until you
Re; to the Office, and then ask Jint to lick
them and put them on for yon. We expect to
lick all the stamps used at this office aud IL is
source o: disappointment to US " hen people in
sist on doing it themselves. When You make
up your mind TO put them on yourself, lick
each ono two or three time. to get all the
gum off, and then ask for little muciluge.-
Don't pay for the stamps until they are all
stuck especially il we are hurried. and two or
three other men are waiting their turn to be
waited on. This gives the postinastera chance
to rest, and the men who waiting for YOU
TO move will turn upon yon. faces beaming
with love and appreciation Ii it makes diff
ference to you. put part of the stamps the
left-hand corners. and some on the back of your
letters ms VIII insure you remembrance
in the prayers of the happy youth " no cancels
those stamps; when you pay money nt the
office, try and get it upsiGc down and wrong
END foremost. so that we may amuse ourselves
traightening ii up before counting it. This is
one of our chief pleasures. Bring us all the
torn shin plGsterS'' you can spare, for we like.
them much better than larger bills. and they
are so much easier to count BE sure, however,
not to have the exact change.
You cat generally save time by counting
your money down TO us. for you will nearly al
ways count it more rapidly and correctly than
we viii. " Nhenyo want a money order cashed
don't sigh IL right the first time. II tell You
it is payable to John Smith. sign il j. Smith,
then IL Will have to be erased aud corrected.
This helps to pass the time, ard is q pleasure
and n relief to the postmaster.
III the postmaster tells you to put two cents
on paper, say to him that you have seen larger
papers go for one cent, often. This is conclu-
sive evidence that he don't know how much TO
charge you. and also that the other pOstmas-
tsrl 1stl
matter Atter the postmaster gives you your
ma ii, ask him IL that is all. FostniaSters are
very apt TO keep back part of your mail, unless
closely watched
A strict observance of these rules, and few
others which can better be explain ed in person
when you call at the Office, will make your visits
desirable at any post office, and postmaster and
clerks Will not forget To call for blessings on
you in their hourly supplications. Affection
ately- yours. Rob.
7. S.-1he foregoing IS not int ended for hand
some young ladies. They are at liberty TO
come as often and stay as long as they please.
-B.
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MIR. Godfrey Wolf, one of the oldest
and most reliable clothing dealers OF AL
toona, did us the honor of visit yesterday.
NJ. w. at al. times carries the most exten-
sive stock ir his line to be found in TIE
mountain city, and just now has an immense
supply of Spring goods on hand, TO which
he proposes, however, to add very largely
during the coming week He says he can
sell a suit of good, substantial clothing, fit
for any man TO wear, for the rema rkable
low price of 81 and for such an outfit as he
himself sports, and it is one ne has worn
for three seasons, he asks only SIS in cash.
We can recommend Mr.. Wolf from long
acquaintance, as an honest man, and can
truly say that he deserves to be well patron
lied.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1875-04-30

CUT THIS OUT-H May Sare Your Lite
There is no person living but what suffers
more or less with Lung Disease, Coughs,
Colds or Consumption, yet some would die
rather than pay 75 cents for a bottle of med
icine that would cure them. DIR. A. Bos-
chee's German Syrup has lately been intro
duced i'm this country from Germany, and its
wondrous cures astonish everyone that tries
it. If you doubt what we say in print, cut
this out and take it TO your druggists. Lem
on 81 Murray, Ehensburg, Pa, Wolesla-
gle & Son, Wiimore, Pa, and get a sample
bottle for 10 cents and try 1t, or regular
size for IS cents.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1875-04-30

"A curious affair happened at grist mill
in Westinorefand county one day last week
woman who had occasion to visit the
miller on business went up stairs with that
person to view the wonders of the machine
ry, and while examining the boiling ma
chine very intently she approached that
treacherous invention too closely, the con-
sequence of which was that her dress was
caught between two cogwheels, the iron
teeth of which began to gather in her cloth
ing i'll a slow but frightfully systematic and
sure manner. The miller saw the danger. aud
being a very strong aud robust individual,
he Immediately clasped the terrified woman
in his brawny arms, and bracing his feet
against an upright post, there ensued a
struggle between him and the boltihg ma
chine as to which should have the woman.
/. was decided in favor of the miller, how
ever, who by herculean jerk, got the wo-
man clear, but the machine got her clothes,
and after the excitement was over and the
woman sat Gown, there was awkward
embarrassment, which the miller soon dis
PEELED by darling out aud sending his wife
up with a bundle of clothing.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1875-04-30

An incident connected with the recent
fiendish attempt to wreck a passenger train
near Wiimore is related at the expense of q
couple of gay young courtiers residing in this
place, both of whom are sem-monthly visi-
tors, on wooing missions bent, to the pleas
ant little village referred to. On the night
in question these two blooming young bach
elors betook themselves as usual to the scene
of their oft-repeated exploits in the courting
line, which they reached, no thanks to the
miscreants who attempted to wreck the train,
in due course of time and in prime condition.
For several hours subsequent 10 their arriv-
al our heroes confined themselves strictly to
business, but some time during the wee
sma' hours, they reluctantly tore themselves
away, so TO speak, from the presence of their
hearts idols aud essayed to reach The hotel
where they have been i'll the habit of putting
up for the night, or for that part of it, more
properly speaking, not otherwise employed.
In this effort, however, tl.ey had only par
italy succeeded when they were overhauled
by party of men on suspicion of having
been pd1 ticipis crin,inis in the obstruction of
the railroad, the late hour at which they
We're found on The street giving some color
to the suspicion. OF course n satisfactorily
explanation and speedy release followed
in quick succession. but this incident among
others we could relate should have the ef-
feet of inducing our young friends to pitch
in and EMU their troubles in that direction.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1875-04-30

The Osceola Rereiile tells of an old lady
living near Huntingdon who preferred 20
have preachers instead of faymen board at
her house during the late NJ. e. conference,
because, as she very innocently remarked
IL was entirely too far for ''lame men" to
hobble out to her home in the country.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1875-04-30
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HY NENEAL.

BONNER-WATTS.- Married, on Saturday,
April 24th, 1873, at the Cambria House. in this
place, by Rev. Il. K. j ones. Mr.. GRIFFITH Bon
NETs, of Bennington Furnace. Blair county, and
Mrs. Lucy ANN WATTS, OF Altoona.
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\ DMINISTRATOR,S NOTICE

AA Estate of JOHN ZIMMERMAN, deed
Notice is hereby given that Letters of Admins
tration. testdfnento dHneTn. on the estate of
John Zimmerman late of Blacklick Township
dec d, have been granted to the undersigned. Ali
persons indebted to said estate hereby notified
to make immediate payment, and those having
claims against the same will present them duly
authenticated for settlement
GEO. q. X. ZAHM, Admir-
Ebensburg, April 80, ISI5.-et
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a OBITUARY Y.

THOMPSON.-Died in Colum bia, Pa, on Fri
day. April 23d. 1915. Mrs. CORNEIIA s. THOMP
SON, sister of Nessrs. Geo. c. X. and Daniel
Zahm of this place, in the 37th year OF her age
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1875-04-30

NOTICE.-All persons are hereby
~ notified that have purchased at Sher-
IFS sale the following personal property, which
have left in care of JAMES E. NEAsoN of Clear
.eld township. until 1 fit to remove the same
to wit: One bay marc. one two-horse wagon. one
two-horse sled, two sets of harness, one saddle
one bridle one shngle machine. and the betting
and gearing attached thereto
April le ls75-st JNO. E sCANLAE.
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NOTICE.-Having purchased from
Az AUGUSTINE NAGLE, of Clearfield tip,
one black horse one dappled gray mare. one two
horse wagon. one sled, and two sets of harness,
which have left with him during my pleasure
hereby caution all persons against meddling with
said property. JACOB NAGLE.
CieaTfield Twp, April 81, is76.-sts
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1875-04-30

ESTATE NOTICE.-Letters testa-
~ nnentary on the estate of p. l.. LINTON
late of Ebensburg. Cambria county. have been
granted to the undersigned. who hereby notncs
all persons Indebted said estate that payment
of their respective accounts must be MADE torth-
with and those having claims against the same
will present them in satisfactory shape Ior set-
Element. L. H. LIT i"N'
Ebenshary. April Q, 1s75.-et.
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Manhood: How Lost. How Restored.

Just published. n new edition of
ES~ DIR. GnUiSerweIIs Essay the
s(se&JNs>e radical cure (without medicne1 Of
eS5GkS~ SPERNATORHEAH, Seminal and
Mental and Physical incapacity, Impedments TO
Marriage, etc; also. CoNsUMPTIoS, EPILEPSY
and FITS, induced by seff-indulgence or sexual
extravaganza. Sc.
es-Price, in a Sealed envelope, only six cents.
The celebrated author. in this admirable Essay.
clearly demonstrates. from thirty years
cessful practice. that the alarming Consequences
of self-abuse may be radically cured without the
dangerous of internal medicine or the appli-
cation of the knife: pointing out mode of cure
at once simple certain and effectuel. by means of
which every sufferer matter that his condition
may be. may cure himself cheaply, privately and
rddicdlin
aT-This Lecture should be In the hands Of every
youth and every inan i'm the land.
Sent under seal, in plain envelope, to any all
dress past paid receipt of six cents, or two
post.stamps.
Address the Publishers
tHAS. j. q. KLINE CO,
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TOR MATTRESSES-CoRK SHA-
- vINGs.-The best and cheapest article
known. They will last for years. Only eight cts
per pound. Forty pounds will fill the largest mat
tress For sale by
ARMSTRONG. BRO. & Co,
ti-3o.-4t.1 a and 40 First Ave-. Pittsburgh, Pa
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EPILEPSY or FITS

SURE CURE for this distressing complaint
is-now made known in Treatise (of as octave
pages) on Foreign and Native Herbal Prepara-
lions, published by Dr. O. PHELPS BROWN. The
prescription was discovered by him in such prov
iden.ial MANNER that he cannot conscientiously
refuse to make il known. as il has cured every
body who has used ii for Fits, never having failed
in n single The ingredients may be obtain
ed from druggist. A copy sent free to All ap, R
plicants by mail. Address DIR. q. PHELPS
BROWNE Grand Street, Jersey City, N. J.
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WHMOHE. April 20. 1878.

W z, Npf1I
-FRIESD Macon Saturday night last three
fiends in human shape placed distractions on
the Pa. X. r.. at Fiynn's curve one mile east OF
this place, for the purpose of throwing the Mail
west from the track. i'm hopes no doubt of Sc
curing plumber by the wholesale sacrifice of
human life and the destruction of much valua-
bic property. They were, however, happily de-
TERED from accomplishing their devilish pur-
pose by the discovery, by the watchman on du-
ty, Mr.. John Lofts, Uf the Instructions Just in
the niche OF time TO prevent Il terrible disaster.
The villains. on being frustrat cd in their hell
ish work, commenced throwing stones at the
watchman, one of which broke his lantern. yet.
notwith standing this. he succeeded i'm apprising
the next watchInan or the situation who with
out delay hurried forward and succeeded i'm
stopping the train, after hich the obst ructions
were removed from the track. The facts were
immedia tely tclegraphed to all points and Al re-
ward OF $500 offered for the arrest of the das-
tardiy wrctches, hut as yet they have rot toen
apprehended although the country has been
secured far and near in pursuit of them.
Yours, &c, OBRCs.
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Local Correspondence.
wAsHrSsroS TOWNSHIP, April %,

WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP April q, 1875.
DEAR FREEMAN-I regret this week to chrou.
is,e sh9 den n 0I Ms sf b4nd iownsbp 1
which occurred on Friday last, 23d inst. aged
lady and exemplary Christian, and her edifying
life and pious example w i'll long be a source of
consolation toLer afflicted reIatlv es and iriends
etery at Wilmore on Sunday. To the Sereaveq
husband and venerable mother of the deceased
the sympathicS of the community are specially
extended.
able for t-door work than IL has been for sew,
eral days past, and the long wished for good
weather will doubtless ere long put in its ap-
pearance permanently
Those engaged in making maple sugar have
have had a good run of the saccharlne nuld
during the past few days. Homemade moias-
can now be procured on reasonable terms
for the ready cash, or IN exchange for buck
wheat straw even, should nothing else offer
Mr.. Philip Flenner, of Portage. who will il he
lives celebrate his centennial al the same time
whose name has been somewhat conspicuous in
the newspapers of late. is still hale and hearty,
and can recall many of the events or the last
war with Great Britains in which he served as a
faithful soldier in the ranks. Among the Incl,
Iundy's Lane. the attack on Ft. McHenry. the
death OF General Ross. and the famous Hart
ford Convention. If Mr.. F.'s life and health is
spared until next year, he Will doubtless visit
the Centennial Exposition. 4
Mr.. Thos. Monahan. of this township, bad the
misfortune to lose valuable young horse one
day last week. the cause of It's death being an
attack of some disease similar to collie.
Mr.. stephen A. Lance. of this township, is en-
titled to the belt as the champion hunter. he
having captured no less than twenty one foxes
during the past winter, besides baggng smaller
| game without number. Steve ls a sure shot.
and denizens of the forest will do well to be on
the Qtd Uire when he goes sloshin2 around with
his unerring shooting iron.
A select school with quite a respectable num-
Der of pupils is now in progress at Henlock,
with Miss Emma Porter as preceptor. 1t is to
be hoped that all kind of monkey shines will be
promptly frowned down and that everybody
interested will be highly pleased with the con-
duct of the school.
And now ] must bring my scrfbbllng to a
close, not only for want of more papei, but be-
cause the boys have the ground ready for plant
ing few early potatoes and must take hand
in the operation. Every one is expecting an
abundant yield. Grammar to be delivered this
season as it is, budding out aud sprouting forth
spontaneously. 1 hope thai / may be able to
find some profit in the crop.
Yours, &C., for the :ime being, QUINCY.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-09-15
AN INVOLUNTARY BATH,

Thursday. A. NJ, MI. Orion and five
or six men who have been working
for the Water Power Company, took
one OF thOac large, heavy stone boats
and started down stream towards the
southwest side of the ditch after a lot
of scrapers, tools, sc. When they got
into the middle of the canal, the water
was terrible swift, and in managing
the boat, one of the oars was broken
80 as to render it useless. At this
time the boat took short cut through
the woods and where tho water
was running at race horse speed II
struck tree by which it was turned
upside down in an instant, and as the
boat came over fell on the men plung-
ing them beneath the angry flood
They soon released themselves from
uuder the boat and each man struck
out for tree. In the party was one
man who could not swim q stroke,
but fortunately for him his trce was
handy and he lost no time in embrac-
ing its sturdy trunk. The mishap was
Witnessed from this side by several
people and it was not long until the
party were picked up in skiffs and
brought to shore. 1t was narrow
escape and very close call for that
fellow who couldn't swim especially.
We have no Information at hand
on the subject. but think that wheE
those scrapers are got out some other
party will 60 after them.