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The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1875-07-15

Inc DURNEII HOUSE nee StrOuQS-
burg House," is now open for the re-
ception Of guests. And thus this section
of country obtains grand desideratum-
a hotel worthy to be called such-one of
which we may well feel proud-one of
which we may feel safe to boast and to which
friends can be induced to come without fear
of their finding anything on which to base a
complaint against those who induced them to
come. Through the liberality Of Mr. Henry
Fulmer, Of EaSton we have hotel which in
size, beauty and perfection Of appointments
and accommodation will prove to be behind
none-not even the best in town or city
And every cent expended on it has been spent
with liberal Misunderstanding at nothing
stopping at nothing grasping hold of and
applying everything which promised to build
up place worthy of public support, and
even to the furnishing of landlord, provid-
ing every assurance that the best accommo-
dation and kindest care would meet the de-
sires and demands of the guests. With
every appliance that goes to make up the
first class hotel has been secured here-water
and gas in every room in the house, and
bath rooms, large and airy halls, chambers,
parlors and dining rooms-new, and the latest
improved furniture, beds and bedding, and
all the surroundings new, the Burnett House
is indeed an acquisition which should make US
feel under obligations to its liberal and enter
prising proprietor.
And in Mr. Palmer, in his position, we
have landlord in keeping with the hotel
one who knows how to keep a hotel-one
whose experience and peculiar mack at max
ing friends and holding them, and at pleas
ing all who stop with him will secure for the
Burnett, as we believe, popularity which
will soon make it paying institution, and
thus draw to our town a fulness Of travel,
which for want of such house heretofore
and such landlord, it has never heretofore
enjoyed But few think of the influence
which hotels have in building up the reputa-
tion of towns and drawing business to them;
and yet it is the experience of almost every
travelled man among US that the first question
which arises, after making up your mind,
for business or pleasure, to visit any given
section is what are the hotel accommoda-
tions?' In view of the present state of
things here" excellent No. l." the only
answer that can fairly be given to such ques-
ton concerning Stroudsburg for the future.
Mr. Fulmer and his liberality in giving US
the Burnett House, 1--WE like that name
and so excellent landlord as Mr.. Palmer
has really done more for our prosperity than
we can at this moment calculate. Time will
soon reveal to us the approach to the extent
of the benefit bestowed upon us.
Taking all our Hotels in connection with
this one, aud we can safely say that neither
city or town elsewhere can approach US in
the excellence of our public houses and the
manner in which they are
kept. We are proud of them, and we know
that our citizens join US in sharing the feel
ing.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1875-07-15

and lastly at the Friend's Haver(ord School,
in Delaware county, this state.
In politics he was Wing, American and
Republican aud was entrusted by his fellow
townsmen with many town offices, such as
School Director, Auditor, Councilman and
Chief Burgess. He was a delegate to many
State Conventions, and was a member of
many Representative, Senatorial, and Con-
gressional Conferences Also for many
years Bank Director. Farley in the late
war he was made Assistant Marshal for this
county; and was subsequently appointed
Deputy Assessor Of Internal Revenue. All
of which offices he filled with credit At the
time of his death he was member of the
Fire Company, which turned out in large
force in citizens dress at his funeral For
many years he was Express Agent at this
place, and held that position at the time of
his death.
We risk nothing in saying that the subject
of this sketch was a clever, genial whole
souled man, always ready to assist the unfortu-
nate and those in distress and trouble. And
for these acts of kindness and charity he was
sometimes compelled to pay rather dearly,
but this did not deter him from such acts
to the last
He was of cheerful, happy, disposition
himself, and was gratifed to see others,
especially his friends, enjoy themselves. To
the comparative stranger his peculiar social
spirit shone with singular brilliancy.
He had grown to be part of the fixtures
of this town and community, and was identi-
fed with many public improvements, and
rejoiced in every thing that had for its ten
dency the elevation and Improvement of our
town and county. From these he will be
much missed.
His prospect for many years of happy,
prosperous life, was remarkably promising
and we venture little in saying that very
few, to all appearance thought less of giving
up this life for that which is to come, than
did he
His funeral on Saturday, the 10th inst,
was very numerously attended, many friends,
from distance being present. The stores
and places of business were generally closed
during the funeral services.
The remains were inferred in the Orthodox
Friends grave yard in this place.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1875-07-15

BE CAUTIoUs-For while Paris Green will
kill the Potato bug it is also poisonous to the
person using it, if allowed to remain on the
skin any length of time, and especially SO if
it gets into sore of any kind where the poi
son is readily absorbed Nor must the dust
be inhaled into the lungs, as inhaling it to
any considerable extent would readily poison
the person so inhaling it. But reasonable
amount of care in the use of it will ensure
safety. We have already heard of three or
four persons who have been affected more or
less by its use in this county. Paris Green
is one Of the deadly poisons.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1875-07-15

THE grain crops, hereabouts, which are
almost ready for the harvesters, promise to
furnish good yield after all.
The wheat crop, though short in the
straw, is heavily loaded, and the grains are
unusually large and solid.
The rye crop will not, probably come
up to good average, but it will, never
theless, be ahead of what was expected, and
in some sections of the county will exceed
the product of former years.
The grass crop, generally, will be short
here, but even of this crop, some meadows
in the county will turn out fair yield.
The corn crop is growing nicely, and,
thanks to the recent rains, there is very
fair promise Of an abundant crop of this
cereal, to reward our farmers for their labor
expended.
In fruits, the cherry crop promises the
best yield, though IN some localities the
dry period of a month ago interfered con-
siderably with its growth. The fruit how
ever, is retailing along our streets at 10
cents per quart, which is an indication that
shortness does not rule the order of things
here, and that cherry pies need not prove
an unattainable luxury for any.
Ofapples the expectations are not so good.
There will be some-there is never season
without few-but cider and apple butter
will, without doubt, this fall, prove luxuries
both in quantity and price. We may be
mistaken in our prognostication-we hope
we are.
OF the other fruits, and of garden crops,
we think each will have furnished a sufi-
cient reward in kind and comfort for the
hoeing, wedding and general tillage bestowed
upon them by the time fall arrives.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1875-07-15

4 TREMENDOUS storm of rain, thunder
and lightning broke over the city of Port
land, Me, on Saturday morning. The
Catholic cathedral was struck, and though
but little damage was done by lightning, the
church was considerably injured by smoke
and water. The First Baptist Church, New
Payson Memorial Church and Chestnut
Street Methodist Church all suffered more
or less injury from the storm.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1875-07-15

But very few strangers have as yet
made their appearance at the hotels and
boarding houses, in this county this season.
Hard times and the GOODNESS of the atmos-
phere make up the probable cause for this.
\ few hot days, however, may bring them
yet, and, after all, a good season may reward
the proprieters for their extensive prepara-
tions.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1875-07-15

THE Perry County Democrat says
"Such crop of grain as is now maturing
in this county has never been seen by that
veritable individual, the oldest inhabitant.
1t will be largely in excess of the need for
home consumption, and, if harvested in
good condition, will tend greatly to replen-
ish many pocket-books for some time de-
pleted. The grass crop is also very prom
ising, and large quantity of hay is being
made"
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1875-07-15

Our modest, genial friend, VIM. B. Bell,
of the Monroe County Bank, we infer, being
impressed sensibly with the firm belief that
there was one thing necessary in order to the
completion of his earthly happiness, obtained
that desirable requisite, Wednesday, the 18th
instant, at Camden, n. j., in the form OF
Miss Rachel Z. Alsop, whom he took to
WIFE May happiness, success and plenty at
tend their united efforts.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1875-07-15

AT Port Jervis, n. Y, on Monday night,
o. G. Griswold was killed by his step-son,
Ezra Huntingdon. The latter was drunk,
and had been elected from his step-father'
house. A coroners jury yesterday rem
dered verdict of wilful murder against
Huntingdon
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1875-07-15

Ok the 9th inst, the Northern bound coal
train, No Is, Del. Lack. & w. r. Il. when a
short distance this side Of Portland, the con-
Meeting bolt of one the cars pulled out the
beam in which it was fastened, and the latter
falling on the rail the following cars jumped
the track on hitting it-and II cars were
thrown down the embankment and badly
wrecked
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1875-07-15

The Reading Times says Mr.. Isaac G.
Pfoutz, of Litiz, owns perhaps the heaviest
horse in the United States. He is a Nor
man Stallion, weighs $3.50 pounds, is over
seventeen hands high and is valued at So, )
900.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1875-07-15

A desperate attempt was made to rob
the Adams Express car on the Vandalia
Railroad, at Long Point, Illinois, on Thurs
day night Two men boarded the engine
while the train was stopping for water,
compelled the engineer to start the train
and then shot him. The engine and car
were then cut loose from the train by the
robbers, and after running about two miles
they attacked the express car. The mes
senger, a man by the name of Burke, bar
ricaded the doors and kept the robbers at
bay until the train hands came up with
assistance and the villains fed. The out
rage created great excitement and several
persons have been arrested on suspicion.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1875-07-15

DECKER of the wonderful cheap auction
store has been giving his dry goods tremend-
Gus knock down, in prices, from 5 to 10 cents
a yard on dress goods, and other goods in pro-
portion. When the old war horse wakes up
and says he will do a thing he does it. Just
see his new advertisement, Che has a whole
column and then go for the goods
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1875-07-15

Miss MAGGIE B. CARRow, daughter of Rev.
DR.. Carrow, will open a school for advanced
scholars in this town some time in September
next. We are glad to hear of this undertak-
ing Miss Carrow was thoroughly educated at
one of the best schools in Baltimore, and is
we'll qualified to teach good school. In ad-
dition to the higher English branches, instruc-
ton will be given in French, Latin, Drawing
and Music
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1875-07-15

THE Harrisburg Patriot of the 9th inst
says Alexander Longdon, of this city,
has been missing since the I'd of June, two
Of his children are very i'll, and his family
are in great distress at his disappearance
Exchanges will receive the thanks of the
family by referring to the fact that Mr.. L.
is missing
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1875-07-15

Col Mcclure, of the Philadelphia Times,
alluding to the persistent efforts of the
Democrats to discover frauds in the man
agement of the State Treasury, candidIy
says I've have not alleged defalcation
IN the State Treasury because we do not
believe that there is one, or has been one
during the terms of any of our late State
Ireasurers. Hthcre had been deficit in the
State Treasury under Mr. Mackey, as has
been intimated in every political campaign
Tor several years past, it would have been
demonstrated long ago by men who felt
charged with just such duties, and had the
position, the intelligence and the integrity
to perform them"
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1875-07-15

THE Bethlehem Times says that a most
fatal disease has made its appearance among
the swine of that section. The first symp-
toms are refusal to eat, then a swelling of
the snout, which lasts two or three days ;
then they die by sufocation
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1875-07-15
OK Wednesday last, as Miss Clara Rees

On Wednesday last, as Miss Clara Reese
daughter of Samuel Reese, was standing
on the fence, near her fathers residence,
picking cherries, she slipped and fell to
the ground and broke one of the bones of
her left arm. DIR. LeBar was called to the
case, and we are pleased to learn that Miss
Clara is getting along finely.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1875-07-15

LoST-Between James Van Buskirk' and
Stroudsburg, a founce of brown silk, about
seven yards long. Any one returning the
same to the express office will be literally
rewarded.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1875-07-15

THE Engineers of the Lehigh and
Eastern Railroad are now busily engaged
in locating the route. This work was
began at Port Jervis, and is extending
hitherwards towards Hazleton Gen Bur-
nett is indefatigable in his attention to the
work, and will leave nothing undone to
secure the speedy building of the road.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1875-07-15

Our distinguished neighbor over the way,
was in dreadful state last week, from which
we prayerfully hope the subsequent interven-
ing time has relieved. We have no de-
sire to excite him by a reply to his rampant
mumblings and, therefore, leave him with the
advice that he read, 9TH Mathew, 33, and pom
der and reflect we'll over its teachings.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1875-07-15

THE Grand Haven (Michigan) Herald
says: VIM. Bell, killed by the cars last
Friday, leaves eighty acres of improved
land and some personal property. He came
from Pennsylvania about twenty years ago,
has no relations here, and leaves no clue
to his native place or friends. Pennsyl-
yania papers please copy.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1875-07-15

Ok Tuesday afternoon of last week a
violent thunder storm passed over Pike
county A hotel at Milford was struck
by lightning, several head of cattle were
killed, and trees were uprooted and fences
blown down by the wind.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1875-07-15
Tribute OfReSpect.

At meeting of the Phoenix Fire Co., the
following preamble and resolutions were
adopted:
WHEREAS, Almighty God, in His infinite
wisdom and overruling Providence, has re-
moved from our midst John y. Stokes, late
member Of our company;
And 1ohereas, BY this affecting dispenSa
ton of His Providence this company has lost
a worthy and estimable brother therefore
be it
ReSOtred, That in this solemn visitation we
bow In humble submission before Him in
whose hands are the issues of life and death,
who has so suddenly taken from us cherished
brother
ReSOlUed, That we mourn the loss of our
departed brother, whose, life and deportmeRS
SO fully exemplfied the cherished principles
of true manhood.
Resalced, That we tender the family of the
deceased brother our sincere sympathies IL
this their sad bereavement, and would point
them to Him who has declared himself the
protector of the bereaved.
ResotUed, That the chamber of our Hall be
draped IN mourning for the space of months:
ReSotred, That these resolutions be entered
upon the minutes, be furnished for publica-
ton, and that copy be presented and ten
dered the family of the deceased.
JOHN @. KELLER,
BENZ L. BUTTS, Committee.
HORACE HUsToN,
At Allentown fourteen chickens were
hatched from thirteen eggs and the people
are nIIZYlnd
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1875-07-15

a game of base ball played in this place,
on Monday last, between the Atlas club of
Washington, n. j., and the Scrubs, of this
place, resulted in victoty for the latter,
II to ! l.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1875-07-15

SCOTT & Co.'S planning mill, at Portland,
Northampton Co., Pa, was destroyed by fire,
on Wednesday night June 7th. Loss ST.
500. Insurance 81 900.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1875-07-15

A NEW horse disease has broken out
among the Eastern equines, by which the
hind part of the animal becomes paralyzed,
while it froths at the mouth, and no rem
edy has yet been found.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1875-07-15

THE tax rate in Reading is to be six
mills on first-class property, four mills on
second class, and three mills on third-class
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1875-07-15

DURING the thunder shower which passed
over Chestnuthill township, on Monday of last
week, three cows were killed by lightning.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1875-07-15

THE funeral of the late ex-Chief Justice
Woodward took place at Wilkesbarre on
Saturday afternoon.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1875-07-15

THE State prison at Philadelphia has
stopped cigar making, being unable to COM
pete with the Connecticut institution.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1875-07-15

A CUMBERLAND county, n. j., farmer
cleared 1921 from an acre of strawberries
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1875-07-15

The wheat harvest on the eastern shore
of Maryland is over, and portion of the
new crop was sent to market last week.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1875-07-15

During the past year there were received
at New York, 1,900,978 cheese, and of
this vast number 1,701, 328 were expor-
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1875-07-15

Connecticut's hay crop viii amount to
5S7 900 tons, worth from seven to eight
million dollars.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1875-07-15

Reading dandies are said to wear corsets.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1875-07-15

At Allentown fourteen chickens were
hatched from thirteen eggs and the people
are puzzled
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1875-07-15

A Scranton attorney brought a dozen
collins the other day at Sheriff's sale at
Hyde Park, and thought it good specula-
ton.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1875-07-15

The wheat crop in Perry county prom
ises to be the heaviest had in fifteen years
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1875-07-15

The proprietor of hotel in Corning,
n. Y, has had to pay $4,000 and costs to
married woman of that place, for selling
liquor to her husband.
, 1875-11-02


NIL L. muas bs conceded TINT The story Of John
Ath8 OF Tennessee, TandsTg wonderful toad
stories eas,er Of bolief than hitherto. Nj.
Alag waH. th1rteea years a8o. . prosperous Ten
nesaco far1aaE. Of stsoDg lordat-StRta con-
yictons AZ 10 tho lmproprlety Of seaog-
nizin9 tho e1iatsnca Of OWL war. unforta.
natcly, hiH farm vRa situated n0ar the out
posts Of the Rebel and Federal! arrnios.
The robels, being pleased with tho quality OF hls
corn, decided that 4e was Northern symps-
w!.h much enthusI.st'l. The Reder.la fAuoIad
thAt hta tobacco possessed decidedly Goufed.
crate tAYos, aud thetafore felt 1t tQ be their
duty to employ It 10 the great work OF pressry-
in2 Tue uRoa., Tired qt Masking thoae coutrbu-
tiona, he setzad the opportunity OF 4 fev
days freedom from moieStaliou. tud xsmuvau
huaelf and n! h!a personal property to = cayo
IN tue Cumberland Mouutslns. M sooner lad
lio established himself iu hin nav uuarteIu. aud
SAT hlmso!t down to read III Ancttut Ale OF the
fassoaas 1ntettt3ancer until such time sa tbe war
SHOULD end, thAn O sudden rain. storm brought
down hugo rock ACROSS thu mouth Of hia cayo
aud soalod hiin IN impeuetE4bla daskuesA. Fof
thirteen years no inhtbited this retired abode,
!l'lng upon hls store OF corn, aud drluhiux water
from convenient sptlng. Al the sud 6f tAat
tIne. "atkmen employed on ! new railway un-
eApaosediy 9lasted Aolo through the root Of Ills
cavern aha were RatonsAed to find white
Aa4tel Ie4neassean Rauttemau who loudly ~
serted taa entire neutrality, aud called hia rts-
cueEa 10 WItneaA thai II thoy touched htx prop
cry he would complain either ~ Gen. Sydney
johnston OF 10 ueu. Buell., as circumstances
might dictate.
, 1875-11-02

THE MEEIlSH AT COnbffCK HALL.
ftcsine nnl Lis nun concluded ll,cr campaign
last night by meeting in Mccormick Hall
There wcrs many adherenta Of The throo partios
lrescnt, aud it waa very ossdent thht the meet
Ing whs packed With number Of paid clacqueta,
principally First Ward roughs, who carried on
tho arplaus1nE-bnsness for Mr.. 1Icalng,
Tho meetng WIS lie OIL tho lace OF ita very
call. 1t was o.tcnsibly meeting In favor Of
FREQ epcech but tho postela were printed in
Hastings Office. Merchants mechanics, labor.
ern and others, wero invited by tAe cali. l1ow
many representative men woro prosont tlero
might be asked with propriety. Probably not
over iitsy Tho meeting was packed with tho
'uhtertlited," and was III overy Benho of tue
word merely largo democratic warll iucetinE
! ho crowd was bulstcrous. alId Willie not really
'!,aorsierls. Lag Mr.. iinek Or a E"rutlcan can.
dldhto cFrayed to spcak shore Ills life Houia sot
haso been aafc. 1t wap just H:ca MI audience
wherc dcmncoguo cou'd yensnto himself.
THE SuaiNEn Or SuS.rANri.lrASTs
aud more lookrEa-Uf MAJ very largo and ther
represented tho intelligence Of tile aualence.
What shamo it was for Hermann 14ieb
to get vi, and denonnco Republicans
aud Reritiicauistn and tho farwcll
meeting nnl then HAy that hin gathering was
purely non. a!t'san III ItH character. 1t was
mist ra,1zy that tho diat1ibe nf tho speaker
fell almost dead o:, tho audience.
". ". U'Iren followed l,cb ant! lie, ton.
rra:ed Oil tie snue old story. M rotated by tile
,t.leE speakers.
It waH we'll enough 10 Say no politics entcrod
In the meeting. when nothing but licsiny para.
sItc. occupied tho ataGe.
cAllTEn II. HARRISON
gaysa hHto!y Of Ills TIP to Europe and made
"irEy-Aastly, haf-seceesinn gitrccII, which. l.,
tho good Heusn Of l.a auditors be 1t said fell
dead, and tho speaker VAS almost drowned by
cries for oil1crH mare acceptable.
barney caul,lold nost made soa,o ro,nurky
bettlng him anu the pccapiolf,