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The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1875-05-27

A friend residing in the burnt region, sends
us the following interesting but narrowing
particulars of the fire in the woods which
prevailed in and around Stoddartsville,
Luzernc county, and in Coolbaugh township,
this county, last week. 1t makes a sad pic
ture truly.
One Of the most destructive woods fires
that ever occurred happened at Tobyhanna,
the lower part of Coolbaugh and Gouldsboro,
on Thursday about noon. Smoke was seen
to raise south west of Locust Ridge, and
owing to the high wind, in less than half
hour, the country was in blaze. The like
was never seen in this section. People were
forced to flee without being able to take any
thing along; women and children had to
travel four miles to place of safety, with
the fire a short distance in the rear of them,
while the men stayed and indeavored to save
their buildings. The first house the fire
reached was that of Tilghman KEEPER, who
barely escaped with his wife and three child
rem, the next was that of A. & n. Eschen-
bach, which was saved; the next was j. O..
Eschenbach, which was saved; then the new
Steam Saw Mill of John Lampen & Co.
Here there was fearful contest, but the fire
fend got the upper hand and the Mill,
together with about 100000 feet of choice
Chestnut lumber was destroyed. The house
and barn of w. H. Sliker, close by, were de-
stroyed. Some of the goodswere saved. The
house Of James Eschenbach was saved, but
the goods, being carried out, caught fire and
were destroyed. The loss falls heavy on j.
Lampcn & Co., as they had no insurance on
their property. An old lady, aged l02 years,
at Gouldsboro, was burt to death. Stod-
dartsville is nearly all destroyed. In the
lower part of Coolbaugh resided Henry Beer
man, lumberman, who was absent from
home His wife and children escaped, but
the house and barn with large stock OF
provisions together with two fine hogs and
fine horse, were destroyed. The house Of
Henry Stout and barn of Mr.. Melvin wert
also destroyed The damage is great. II
can not be estimated at this time. The fire
is still raging in different directions.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1875-05-27
IMPROVEMENTS.

Stephen Holmes, Esq, has commenced
the brick work of his new ottlce
Joel Williams is relaying the side walk
in front of his property on Sarah street.
The Indian Queen Improvement Is under
roof. and workmen are busy finishing up the
inside.
Windy White has so far completed his re-
sideuce on Sarah street as to make 1t inhapl-
table, and has moved into 1t.
Harrison Carman has the foundation ready
for his new house on Thomas street, and the
lumber on the ground.
Jacob Engler's new building erected on
lot in the Labar addition to the borough, on
Scott street, is about ready for occupancy.
John GARNER is building fine brick resi-
dence on the north east corner OF Bark anu
Franklin streets. The first story is nearly
up.
Daniel Tuttles new residence on Monroe
street progresses and is nearly completed.
1t can be made fit for occupancy within
month.
Robert Huston has commenced laying a
new flag walk in front of his store room.
The improvements here contemplate stone
porch also. Decidedly the finest flag stone
in town are those employed in this work.
Reuben Miller is adding greatly to the APP
pearance of his dwelling and harness estas-
lishment on Main street. Enlarged windows
with ornamental caps, and copious treat OF
paint are making quite show on hitherto
modest looking establishment.
Frederick Kleckler has just about finished
extensive valuable, and beautiful improve
ments on his residence and property on Scott
street. He has now as neat a residence and
surroundings as are to be found hereabout.
The Stroudsburg house improvements are
about completed on the front building, while
the new brick addition has reached its fourth
story and the work of finishing that anc
building the additional story on the old brick
part will be pushed along lively.
Mrs. Mary Smith is making noted i'm
provments on and about her residence OF
Simpson street, including new slate roof
, new weatherbording, an Important addi
ton and new painting. When completed
the house will present very neat and com
Portable appearance.
j VIM. Chapman has been greatly adding t.
the appearance and value of his property ii
Stroud township. A new barn, new fence
and liberal expenditures for paint and labo
have done wonders in changing the old place
under other proprietors, into one ofthe mos
desirable properties in the county.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1875-05-27
GRAND CONCERT |
BY PROF. T. L. PERKINS
Glass of so Singers =!

The singing class which has been under
the training of Prof Perkins of n. Y. for
the last six months will give public con-
cert next Tuesday Evening, 1st of June, at
Williams Hall, in which will be given the
Oratorio of Esther the beautiful queen,
the principal characters appearing in Orien-
tai costume.
Having had six months instruction under
so euIinent professor as Mr.. Perkins, we
feel warranted in saying that the public
will not be disappointed in the performance
of the class. There will be fifty singers
who will take part in the oratorio, among
them those of our own townsmen, who
have attained more than local reputation
for musical ability, and whose presence is a
guarantee of success. AS the capacity of
the Hall is limited there will only be 175
tickets sold, and those who are desirous of
attending should therefore purchase tickets
at once.
The concert will be repeated Wednesday
evening. Single tickets of admission at
the door so cents; 5 tickets, for $500
children 25 cents doors open at 7:30.
Tickets can be had at D. r. Browns
p. S. Williams, Simon Frieds' and Joseph
Matlacks' Being assured that those who
hear this beautiful oratorio once, will de-
sire to hear it the second Evening, thickets
will be sold for two evenings for 80 cents
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1875-05-27

Mrs Lincoln, widow of President Lincoln,
has been adjudged insane by the County
Court at Chicago, and will be placed in the
hospital at Batavia, Ill. The case came up
on petition from her son, Robert Lincoln,
praying for test of the question of her
sanity. When the verdict was announced,
Robert took the hand of his mother
affectionately, and she exclaimed, ooh,
Robert, to think that my son should ever
have done this p The poor lady's insanity
began at the time of her husband assassina-
ton.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1875-05-27
Ice! Ice!! Ice!!!

The ice men have began their rounds on
our streets, and from the competition indica-
ted by the numbers engaged in the sale, OF
the glittering frozen crystal, which has now
become one of our necessities, one would
suppose that the commodity would be furn-
ished chcaply during the season just began.
We noticed on the street, recently
Palmer & Brothers wagon, neatly got
up affair, from which the pure material will
be regularly served to customers, In style
that cannot fail, as heretofore, give general
satisfaction. The Palmer Bros, have great
ly augmented their stock over last year, and
will be able to supply any demand which may
be made among them.
Wintcrmute & Sons wagon is also on
hand, and will run ragularly until the Jack
Frost of 1916 admonishes them that they
are infringing on his realm. Their stock is
also large.
George Elliot is a new candidate for pub
lie patronage in this line, but George will be
none the less prompt in supplying his custom
ers with choice article. George is quiet,
deserving citizen and that patronage bestow-
ed on him will be well bestowed will not
admit of question. His ice house is also
we'll filed
We have thus, we believe, named all the
dealers in this line and if our readers suffer
themselves to be led to the edge of profanity
by oily butter, and affluviated edibles, or tc
Hnger on the ragged edge of thirst for want
of cool refreshing drink, it will not be the
fault of our enterprizing ice merchants, mol
our fault in not letting the public know who
they are.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1875-05-27

A Kansas farmer writes that he has had
great success in destroying the Colorado
potato bugs by cheap and easy method.
When the sun is shining hotly in the
middle of the day he takes an old broom
and brushes the bugs off the vines into the
middle furrow between the rows. They
attempt to crawl back, but before they get
into the shade again they turn over on
their backs and burst open. Two opera
tions of this kind saved his potato crop.
This is much easier and safer than the use
of Paris Green
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1875-05-27
New Atlas of monroe County,

Our people, generally, will be pleased to
learn that the work on the new Atlas of Mon
roe County is rapidly approaching completion.
Mr. D. Il. TRAVIS, having the work in charge,
paid our Office visit a few days ago and
showed us the general design of the work in
tended, and. also, number of sketches of inn
portant points which, when Autographed, will
be placed upon the map by way of embellish-
mcnt and illustration. These are certainly
very finely and faithfully executed, by the ar
tist, G. n. CASEY, employed, and who we learn
is literally supported in giving us not only a
useful work, but also, pleasing picture.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1875-05-27

The grand jury of Montgomery county,
in its late report to the Court, acting upon
a suggestion of Judge Ross, recommended
that an institution be established in the
county for the education of friendless,
destitute and vagrant children, and for
instructing them in the mechanic arts.
The great number of youthful covicts that
are from time to time brought before court
led to this suggestion, and subsequently
this report of the jury. 1t is urged that
the jail is no place to reform this class, and
that the house of correction does not al.
ways produce the desired result, hence an
institution of the kind named would be an
act Of charity as well as of philanthropy.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1875-05-27

Our Democratic friends, without much fuss
and feathers or flourish of trumpets, quietly
got together on Monday evening, and did up
their usual annual business in a very quiet and
manner. Thos. NJ. McIlhaney
presided, assisted by John Kern, John Mer-
wine, George Bittenbender and John Haney,
as vice presidents, and John n. Coolbaugh and
A. o. Greenwald as secretaries. The old
standing committee, with b. S. Jacoby, at its
head was continued for another year, the usual
committees for holding the delegate elections
were appointed, and I. NJ. McIlhaney, c. S.
Palmer, and John n. Coolbaugh were appoint
ed conferees to meet the brethren of Pike and
Carbon to fix basis and arrange the order in
which the respective counties shall have the
Senator A whereas, setting forth the claims
the north eastern portion of the Commonwealth
has upon the Erie convention for lions share
in the distribution of the honers and spoils,
and suggesting the nomination of the Hon. S
S. Dreher for the Governorship, was adopted
as was, also, resolution selecting our distin.
guished friend, his Honor Judge Greenwald
for delegate, with instructions to use all inhu
ence and all honorable means to secure Judge
Dreher's nomination. The selection of Judge
Greenwald for delegate is an exhibition OF
wisdom on the part of the meeting.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1875-05-27

The Del. Lack. & Western railroad COM
pany re-establshed its morning train, be-
tween this place and New York and Phila-
delphia, on Monday morning last. This will
prove quite an accommodation to our busi-
ness men and others in providing for visits
TO the city without unnecessary loss Of time.
Now, if the company would complete the
favor by establishing the excursion ticket
system, as it has done for the Scranton folks,
by issuing, tickets and return within five
days, at liberal reduction in cost, it would
be pecuniary accommodation for which our
people would feel under additional obliga-
ton.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1875-05-27

AND now those cisterns. The digging will
be found easy now, and there is no earthly rea-
son why they should not be built at once, but
a thousand and one reasons why they should
be. "In time of peace prepare for war;" is a
saying which contains principle as necessary
in matters of safety TO our property, as in
matters of safety to our rights and liberties as
men. Let Us then think seriously and work
actively for the building of those cisterns, ere
The time comes that we may be called upon TO
regret tIat wc had not built them.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1875-05-27

Rev. E. A. Francis, of Binghampton, n.
Y, preached at the Bleakville Baptist
Church last Sabbath. After which two were
baptized by Rev. W. N. James and the
hand of fellowship extended to four young
gentlemen. In the evening Mr. E. preached
at the Union Hall, East Stroudsburg He
is on his way to the Baptist Missionary Ami
versaries to be held in Philadelphia this
week.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1875-05-27

PIsCAToRIAL-Q number of trout
are being taken from the streams hereabouts
Many fine specimens ofspeckled beaties have
been taken. The grand sanhedrim of fishing
dom, Dreher, Jacoby, browns, &C., have
fixed the 10th of June as the time of start
ing on their annual tour along the head
waters of the Lehigh.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1875-05-27
E,eatl, of Depue S. Miller.

A Telegram from Kansas brings intelli-
gence of the death of Depue S, Miller, a
former enterprising citizen of this town
and county, and President of the Strouds-
burg Bank. His remains we learn will be
brought here for interment.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1875-05-27

FIRE-A dwelling house belonging to
Perry Price, in Price township, in this coun-
ty occupied by his son-in-law, Mr.. George
Knorr, was destroyed by fire, together with
nearly all the contents, on the 18th ult.
About $40 in Greenbacks were burned with
the building The fire originated from the
stove. Mrs K who had been confined two
days previous to the fire, made her escape
with the baby
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1875-05-27

A HORSE belonging to Jacob Transue tied
in front of one of the places of business down
town, on Tuesday, took a notion to have a
little run to himself. He consequently,
broke loose and for time caused no small
excitement by his 2:4O gait, through the
borough. His speed did not appear to be
delayed much by the parachute in shape of
an unlbarella, which was tied to the lines and
did some lively bobbing after him. He was
caught, near the Pocono bridge, without
much damage having been done either to
horese or accompaniments.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1875-05-27

B. I. BUTTS AND OSCAR DREHER, Of this
place, while riding on Sunday, came across a
black snake of the chaser kind on Robert
Brown farm and alighted from the carriage
with the intention of killing the varmint
His snake-ship however, determined not to
yield cheerfully, made fight, but, after con-
siderable lodging, was compelled to succumb.
On measuring the carcass it was discovered
to be six feet in length Quite a snake story,
but true one nevertheless
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1875-05-27
The Fourth of July.

What are we doing about the celebration of
the glorious Fourth, and what progress are we
making in that direction? We must bear in
mind that though we have time yet before lis,
in which to get up a celebration honorable to
ourselves and worthy of the day, time
flies" while we are thinking and we must dis
miss thought and Substitute active work, if We
would be ready when the day arrives. A good
plan Of celebration, and one which can be got
up without much expense, is the addition Of
a representation of the different industries rul-
ing here, to the ordinary procession. This,
with a reading of the Declaration of Indepen-
dence,-which should never be omitted on that
day,-an address, and fire works, would prove
an attractive card and draw thousands to town.
The expense of the trade representation would
be light, as every trade could regulate its own
manner of appearing, at its own expense-and
the blacksmith, the carpenter, the merchant,
the cabinet maker, the shoemaker, the cigar
maker, the tailor, and indeed all craftsmen
would be enabled to contribute in securing the
same grand success that centered on the same
kind of celebration in Scranton last year. We
have no particular plan to insist upon, and
only name this plan suggestively, in order that
the initiative already taken in the matter of a
celebration may not prove a miserable tizzle.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1875-05-27

A DELIGHTFUL rain visited this section on
Tuesday, and Il world of good was done to
vegetation and the crops generally. We
could have received more, with pleasure but
we are duly thankful for what we got.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1875-05-27

MAD DoGs-Look out for them, for they
are around On Friday last, VIM. Depue
killed one in the yard of his residence, and on
Monday a dog belonging to Jakey Diehl
showed unmistakable evidence of madness
and was shot ''Muzzle the CANNES is now
the watch-word, and the best way to do this
effectually is to put ball through their
heads
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1875-05-27

THE prospects of burning gas in Strouds-
burg soon, is said to be growing more and
brilliant every day. We learned, a few days
ago, that the ground upon which to erect
the works were secured, and that the work
of erection would begin at once. We hope
this may all prove to be so.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1875-05-27

IMPoRTANT.--In order to quit the Boot
and Shoe Business, Simon Fried offers his
entire stock of Boots and Shoes, at first
cost and JeJo1c cost. Come one and all,
now is your chance for Bargains.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1875-05-27

PERsoNAL-F. A. Doney, Esq, of the
Milford Herald dropped in on US on Thurs
day last Doney isa good, wide awake talker,
and makes visit desirable to have. Hope
he will call again, and again, and oftner.
f. l.. Wolf, Esq, of Scranton paid visit
of several days hereabouts, the forepart of
this week. His many friends were pleased
to take him by the hand, and to see him
looking so well.
Ex-Sherif Werkheiser, of Easton was in
town on Monday. The Sheriff is genial
gentleman, and always welcome wherever he
is known.
Our town was full of people attending
Court on Monday, and for several days after,
We would like to particularize, giving names
&C., but our space is limited.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1875-05-27

Che 1cffcrsouian.
THURSDAY, NAY q, 1875.

DECKER of the Cheap Auction Store is
still piIing in the cheap goods. Its wonder
full how he can sell SO cheap. See his new
advertisement in this week paper.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1875-05-27

Staten Island is fast becoming the great
center of the Eastern larger beer manufac-
turing interests. 1t has eight breweries,
which annually manufacture S1,S00,00O
worth of beer.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1875-05-27

THE atmosphere hereabouts, on Saturday
evening last, appeared to be heavily charged
with extract barely corn, barley malt, or
some other species of 'tanglefoot. ;" 1t
seemed to be quite a job for some of our
young bloods to navigate along, owing to the
persistence with which the side walk would
fly up and meet their pedal extremeties more
than half way, and to the fact that they had
grown suddenly narrow; and as for the noise?
Well, that was far more noisy than harmon
ious. More than one front porch in town,
on that night, was ornamented with an
inebriated figure head. IF the status on
Saturday night was the result of the rudi-
ments of a street education" the sooner the
idea of acquiring proficiency in that college
is abandoned the better.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1875-05-27
Plaster.

A new lot on hand at Stokes Mills. Price
SIS per ton or 80 cents per bushel. Gram
wanted in exchange.
Corn 81 90 per bushel Rye Sl.00 at present.
May l3-lm. \. ;. N1CkOFf " SUNS
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1875-05-27

Those wishing to secure a good bargain
will do well to call at n Rus:er's, as he is
bound not to be undersold.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1875-05-27

A Sharpsville, Mercer county, COW,
slaughtered the other day, had a two
bladed jackknifc and broken tenpenny
nail in her stomach
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1875-05-27

New goods will arrive at N. Ruster's this
week and next. Don't fail to call and see
them.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1875-05-27

Goods cheaper than ever at n. Ruster' 5
He has them marked way down to bottom
priceS
Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1875-11-30
LOCAL INTELLIGENCE
Market Price of Grain.

The following is the market price paid
for grain, etc, corrected by Steele &
Turrill, Lower Main street
Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1875-11-30
Foreign News.

PARIS. Nov. 2S. - The Khedive of
Egypt offered the shares of Suez Canal
stock for sale to France previous to their
purchase by England. Ministers De-
casses wanted to accept the offer of His
Highness but the Bank of France made
some difficulties and the opportunity
was lost. Mutual recriminations are
now interchanged among the French
officials; the Marquis of Planec is
especially blamed in the matter for the
failure.
This city has come to see very hard
times; not only are the poor affected, but
the fashionable world also. Worth, the
man milliner, has lost very heavily by
the pressure upon his business by the
stringent times and it is feared he is
financially embarrassed to great extent.
If gossip is to be trusted he has lost
mainly through the failure of fashionable
Americans.
Saltzan. the 1ntendant of the Court,
has issued a circular to theaters in Der.
lin, addressed to female artists, forbid
ding them any longer to indulge in ex-
travagances of dress. i, The German
critics have always abused Paris taste
for appealing to dress and fashion in
stead of pure art. and now the pressure
has been 80 great that the German critics
have induced the Berlin Government tc
assist them with an order
General Washburne, of Minnesota,
has arrived in Paris.
Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1875-11-30
Pacific Coast.

SAN Francisco, Nov. ga boat rec.
ognized as the Wilimantic's, reported
lost, and raft formed by lumber spiked
together, evidently constructed by the
lost vessels crew in an attempt to save
themselves, came ashore near Humboldt.
The Evening Post to-day will come out
under new management, Samsea Brough
being chief writer. Those in charge
say that the paper will be conducted on
an independent basis with Republican
proclivlties so long as the Republican
party behaves itself, otherwise il will be
independent of it and all others. It is
the intention Of the managers to mako it
a first-class paper in al! repects.
Fasset & McCauley, heavy grain and
produce dealers, suspended payment this
morning. The firm has been buying
grain very heavily during the season and
attribute the failure mainly to that and
the suspension OF the Bank of Califor.