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The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1875-05-28

Joshua, Indignantly. "You were always
the biggest fool You're crazyp
"But 1 tell you I sa = her own letter." ex-
claimed MIR. Jones. "I amt crazy now,
but 1 shouldn't wonder if 1 was before
long"
You've lost all the sense you used to
have, and that wasn't enough to brag off,
said uncle Joshua, rather uncomplimen-
tary. "Come along to the house, and
wen ask Amelia what it mears"
Uncle Joshua led the way, with pain
in his stomach, caused by Mr.. Jones' ener-
getic attempt to teach his supposed rival
not to meddle with the Jones family, and
Mr.. Jones followed in his wake, with q
sore head and very black eye.
There was light in the sitting-room.
Mrs. Jones was there.
"Sec here, Amelia exclaimed uncle
joshua, bursting in Like thunderstorm
'Your fool of husband says you've fell
liz love with some one, and that you wrote
him letter saying you'd meet him at ten
o'clock tonight and run away with him,
and he says he's seen this letter. Now,
don't believe a word of it, but I'd like to
have you explain, if you can.
81 never wrote any such thing" declar-
ed Mrs Jones, Indignantly.
'You didr' exclaimed Mr.. Jones, "It's
You've broke my heart, and you did
write that letter. 1 found it on your desk,
and here it is. 1t begins-'Dear Ed
pdrd.'''
"Oh, knew all about it now," cried
Mrs. Jones, beginning to laugh. "Oh,
agreed to write a story, and 1 had got
mine half-done, and went over to read It to
her this afternoon, and when [ got there
l found that I'd lost page of it. L must
have left it on my desk. 1t was about a
woman who was going to elope-my story
was-and she wrote that she would go
with her lover, and then, when she thought
it all over, concluded to stay at home and
do her duty. The pare that was missing
was the one that had the letter on it that
she wrote to her lover. You found it, and
thought was going to run away! Oh,
dear, never heard of anything so funny !!
Oh, dear me ~ and Mrs. Jones laughed un-
til the tears ran down her cheeks.
81 can't see anything very funny about
it, said Mr. Jones, feeling rather sheep
ish. "How WAS / to know that you were
writing stories? You've no business to
spend your time in that way"
"That's so,'' growled uncle Joshua, whose
stomach began to feel sore and bruised.
You're a fool for writing stories, and
Jones is fool any way
Which was poor consolation for Jones.
The story of the whole affair leaked out
and he viii never hear the last Of Mrs.
Jones elopement.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1875-05-28
HERE are some of the devious ways and

HERE are some of the devious ways and
wanderings of love-,etter Boston lady,
while in Paris two years ago. sent letter
to her sweetheart, a ship captain, address
inc it to ST. Helena. 1t missed the wanderer
and foIlwed him about the world, finally re-
turning to Paris, where the captains banker
forwarded it to Boston. 1t reached him
one evening as he was bouncing a six
weeks-old baby on his knee, he having
married the writer of the letter year ago.
The letter could not have followed him
more persistently if it had been a dun.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1875-05-28

Ply SHIMINY, IsH Dor Soe-There IL
doubtless such thing as excessive prompt
ness i'll emergencies. Presence of mind
and determination are admirable Qualities
in themselves, but it sometimes haopans
that decision made upon the spur of the
moment is regretted upon more deliberate
survey of the field. This remorse seems To
have cvertaken lately q worthy Dutchman
Of Anaka county, Minnesota. The Dutch
man was seeking to reach Il town at somo
distance from Sauk Centre, and to accom-
pliSh this must drive over the prairie from
the latter town. He was unaccustomed to
the road and night overlook him with his
vehicle fast in a slough and no town id
sight. He sought the solitary farm houss
visible and asked permission to stay till
morning, the farmer telling the traveller,
however, that it would be necessary for
him TO sleep with the children or with the
farmer himself, as their accommodations
were limited. Qnick as lightning, the
Dutchman expressed his resolution not to
sleep with the ''bodderation shiltreu,''
SO he slept with the farmer. The rest of
the story may be given in his own Lam
guage.
''Vell. in der mornin', ven we comes
NIT der sthairs down, l see two girls apout
seventeen und nineteen years old, und 1
ask der old man 'Pees dem girls die
shiltren you told me apout?' und be say
'yaw; dem ish mine only shiltren upd I
says to myself, 'py shiminy ! ish dot SOP
" y. Commercial Aduertiser.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1875-05-28
THE WALTER A. WOOD
Mo WING & REAPING MACHINE.
Strong Local Endorsement.

THE following letter fully explains itself, and
4 needs no comment:
EBENsBUEG, PA. April 49, 1916
To Walter 4. Wood, President, etc.
DEAR SIR-This is to certify
that / purchased from L. & 5. w. DAVIS, your
agents in this place during the year 1872, one of
your NEW IRON NOW ERS, which have oper-
ated during the past three seasons with entire sue
cess. 1 have used ii in cutting fully 200 acres of
grass, and have not expended one cent on ii for
repairs Like IL other machines, it is not perfect
of course, but the only fault find with It is that
II IL not arranged with shafts for horse instead
of two, one horse can very easily operate IL in
anything like fair ground.
JOHN T. HUGHES,
Residing miles south of Ebensburg
~ Parties interested who wish to see the
above named Mower or examine the merits of
HOtfein's Mower and Reaper, Pratt's, Sabine
Clipper and Myers Hay Rake. Stoner's Fanning
Mil, the renowned Imperial Plow. and other
first class farming machinery. are invited to
call at the Livery and Sale Stable of
l.. & s. w. DAVIS,
Agents for Cambria County.
Ebensburg, April %, 1S75.-3m.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1875-05-28

An old couple from Camden were wan
dering through an Eastern market, when
the man became so deeply engaged in
watching two handsome ladies that he
failed to reply to his wife's inquiries. She
saw what allied him, and catching him by
the coat tails she slung him ''kerw hop
against stall, then taking him by the
collar, she said:
Samuel Hanover, don't attempt to trifie
with me You know me, Samuel and
you know that I'll break your old neck if
catch you trying to play of on me ~
He turned his attention to the vegetables
after that.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1875-05-28
NUMBER 10.
SAL1'ER'.S BOZ,

Saiter had boy who was not worth the
starch IN his shirt collar to any one. His
name was Noble. He was appropriatelv
named. He was noble fraud. Salter
hired him for dollar week to tend Office:
He stayed with Salter Just half an bour
when he discharged him. His discharge
was summary. The boy came to the Office
at 10 o'clack. Salter, after telling him
what to do, went across the street to see a
friend, leaving the boy busting the furui.
ture.
After having quite chat with his friend
during which lie had told him he had got
a boy to work for him, and that he hoped
he could leave the Office oftener now. he
returned. He had been gone lust fourteen
minutes by the watch. 1t is astonishing
now much cussedness good healthy bow
can accomplish in fourteen minutes.
As Saiter approached the door, he heard
amedley of indescribable sounds within his
Office He opened the door, and there was
that noble boy flying around the room
with broom after a strange cat.
AS be entered, the boy shouted
'Doggon it, boss, hurry up and shut the
door. or she'll ge: out. Oh, Lord. cam.
she skin around, tho ?''
And making a pass at tie cat with the
broom, he mashed all the glass out of the
bookcase. Did Salter get mad2 Oh. no
He kept his temper and started for the
boy, who, thinking he was after the cat
too, got more excited than ever and yeIl-
ed
here she goes, blast her old hide.
Head her of, boss head l.er off Oh. glory
amt we havin' a time - and maxine
another pass at the cat, he hit Salter on the
mead with the broom, and, running against
him, upset him in a coal-scuttle, and rushed
on.
ihe cat making the circuit OF the room
before Salter could arise, dashed across his
ontstretched body, and ripped great gasles
in his pants and shit bosom with his
clawsi the boy following close after her
fell over him. Picking himself up, he sat
down to take rest, while the cat, hiding
on bookcase, mewed pi;eously. Then
Saiter arose. He did not let his temper
get the better Of his Judgment, but he wa.
very pale. He reached for the boy. He
got firm grip on his collar, and started
Tor the door When he got outside, he
placed that noble boy in front of him, and
kicked him clear out OF his coat. Then
he dragged him to the stairs, and pitched
him down a flight Of ten steps and the,,
jumped down on him. Then he pluckei
handful of the boys hair, and TOSSED, hin;
out on the walk. The boy picked birnsels
up, gazed wistfully up the stairs, and;
while great tears of sorrow rolled down his
cheeks, he sighed
''What bully time 1 could have had
| with that cat -
Salter has concluded that he can get
along until spring without a boy. He hts
| adopted the cat, and has posted up q
notice to the effect that any boy caught in
the building will be shot on sight
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1875-05-28
DNINISTRATOR's NOTICE.

Le.-s,. - - ave Of CATHARINE TODD, deed.
be u1t4rs.,a ~ ,ninlstrattOn have been granted TO
ognry .2Ne0, by the Register of Cambria
, Ejenst,Ns estate Of CArHARfNE ToDD. late
. person. Borough. Cambria county. deed.
.4s. .-'''lnted 20 said estate are required TO
.l.ls l-s nate payment, and those having
a.sI i.- .at,t ttlsled 70 present them duly pro-
E1snsbo... ! ~ Is MYERS, Administrator.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1875-05-28

A PACKET Of fifty bonnets. the latest
broadbrim fashion, has just been forwarded
to the Shah of Persia for the use of his la
dies. The bill was 5.oOOf- Western civil
isation is finding its way to Teheran.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1875-05-28
| UlIINISTRATORIS NOTICE

Notice I - "l JOHN /IMMERMAS, deed.
I t,lu go s'epy given that Letters of Admins
.tl Zfr," ltSidiHeHto dHuer0, on the estate of
-e. O. E,vI..ii'sF'nan, late Of Blacklck Township.
'tfs9u7 Ir,I.b.- granted to the undersigned. All
\ maze Ir,,'el 70 said estate are hereby notified
aias ay,-,le. mediate payment, and those having
'1'leutlsstai55I me same will present them duly
,''aIed for settlement. '
Hsu.b,-.. GEO. .. K ZAHN. Admir-.
g april 30. ls75.-6t.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1875-05-28

"WHY do you use paint?" asked a vio-
lnist of his daughter. 'For the same rea-
that you use rosin, papa" ''How is that9"
ssWby, to help me draw my beau"
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1875-05-28

~ the undersigned, have bought ut Sher-
IFS sale the following described personal proper
", to wit: / clock bar fixtures and tumblers 2
tables, cupboard and dishes, stove and fixtures
] clothes press sewing machine, lot of carpet, 1
bureau, carpet and stand 2 bedsteads and carpet,
carpet and clock, sets chairs, 13 bedsteads and
bedding and stands which we have left In care
OF >. A. BIcGough during our pleasure.
IL. J. HADS,
HENRY ELLON,
JOS SEPH CRAMER.
JOSEPH WERTNER
Chest Springs, May IL, 1s75.-3t.
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T IsT OF CAUSES set down for
NOTICE-HANDS OFFl-We.

Prothonotary's Office, Ebensburg, May 10, 1875
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1875-05-28
.gcANTILB APPRAISEMENT.

-, r.f-T,IIERS OF FOREIGN AND Do
W. ,,srCTIANuISE, as appraised in Cam
" -.---- -. ,-..-.I. a d INII:
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1875-08-11

REV. DIR. JOIN w. HAMMER, for
forty years a shining light in the South,
ern Methodist church of Tennessee,
has been expelled from the ministry
and the church 10y the Conference Of
that State, for attempting to debauch
Il young girl. DIR. HAMMER was a
whisky preacher, and his fall doesn't
astonish anybody but himself Even
BEEcHER bore an irreproachable char,
acter 50 long as he was a total abstain
or, and he only got to PLAYING the dev-
il with himself and other mems wives
after he took TO guiding generous
Burgundy" Whenever YOU come
across a dramlocing parson, you may
set him down a. fellow on the high
road to the seduction of Il woman, or
some other deviltry. The safest rule
for preacher and iaity, saint and sinner,
is to ''tOuch not, taste not, handle not, y
whisky, wine, or women.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1875-08-11
For the Hartford Herald.
HAPPINESS.

Do we not mistake when we consider
happiness, as we sometimes do, as an
emotion Of joyOusness that presents itself
as we move in the glitter and glow Of so.
cial pleasure? 1t is that enjoyment that
we feel when any Of the gratifying scenes
Of life are passing us by to-day, that to-
morrow shall he known only in the past.
Nor is real happiness to be found only
where it is often sought, when the ouly
aim is TO pander to our own selfish feel
ings: the gratifying Of the desire to de-
strOy the thought OF a hereafter in scenes
of present hilarity and mirth. But if we
would find happiness that is deep and
abiding, that none of the little storms oil
life can disturb, then let us arouse tc
some noble and pure work of love, thai
shall Le a benefit to ourselves, to oul
friends, or TO the world at large. When
ever we yield our will to the wishes Of
others, we become better and when VIC
make sacrifice, whenever we cultivate
and improve ourselves, whenever by con
slant watching or earnest effort we rid
ourselves of a fault, then we find that
true happiness that is alone worthy Of
the name, and that is pure and substan-
rial JOY. We are progressive beings, and
1--we in a world Of improvement and only
as our advancement is constant, shall we
be able to keep our position in society;
and surely, if we see those that have oc,
cupied place by our side, or in some
lower walk of life, passing by us to q
sphere from which they will look down
on us. it will be destructive to our peace
Of mind if we have any moral ambition
or pride. Then let us ALI, even with the
most exhausting toll, reach the highest
position attainable, ana thus WELD our
greatest power for good, and receive tho
richest recompense of happiness.
CASEYyILrE, KY, Aug. s. A.E.W.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1875-08-11

WEpublish to-day the official report
of the election in this county, which
gives MCCREARY 11S majority. Ii
ought to have been 400. And it would
have reached those figures if the coun.
ty committee had done their duty
But it does no good to cry over spilled
milk. Let us be thankful TO Messrs.
Johnson and WEDDING for canvassine
the county in the interest Of Radicalsnl
and thus insuring Us the bit of triumph
We now enjoy. They builded better
than they knew, and much better than
We deserved at their hands. In tho
name of the party We thank them 70:
carrying the county for McCREARY.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1875-08-11
A GIRL IN THE PULPIT.
An Ohio Crusaders Determined Effort
TO he n Methodist Preacher.
From the n, Y. Sun, 26th,

From the N Y. SUM- 18th.
Miss Annie Oliver, the girl preacher,
whose sermons have been listened to by
many persons at Sea Cliff and other
places, was born in this city, and is a
graduate of Rutgers Female College.
She is a slight built young woman, with
coal-black eyes, abundant brown hair,
and very graceful manners. To report
er, who called on her yesterday, she said
"Oh, | preach because love to, and be-
cause | feel that have been called to the
ministry. / was reared in the most re-
tired circles, and never dreamed Of public
life when was school girl. Iloved art,
and began to learn landscape painting in
Cincinnati. When the crusade against
liquor sellers grew strong in Ohio, l was
drawn INTO it, and helped them all l
could in Trumbull county. Then in Gin
cinnati | went with the ladies to the tenn
perance meetings, and by talking to little
knots of men gained confidence enough
to address throng, and ] preached to
clusters Of the poor OF the city. Then
addressed a throng in the Exposition
building. / made up my mind that
could not be contented any more without
an active work in the ministry, and !
began to seek place of study. OF course
| thought the girls would have to be ed
ucated. # they became preachers, as well
as boys. I applied first to the seminaries
of my own church, the Congregational
and they refused me. Then | applied to
the Presbyterian seminaries, and they
were very dignilied and exclusive. | ap-
piled to fourteen in all, and at last found
a university in Boston which accepted me
as student Oberlin College allowed me
to study languages, and the professors
thought that they were doing great thing
for me, and said that no other church
would do so much. / have year more
to stay in Boston, when expect to apply
to the Methodists for license to preach
Miss Oliver is the daughter of Mr.
Snowdon of this city. Her true name is
Annie Olivia Snow6on; bat as she was
known as Miss Oliver among the erusa'
dera, she cIings to the latter name.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1875-08-11
For the Hartford Herald.
SOME SOUND ADVICE TO THE COOL
SpRiNGERS.

To THE TAXPAYERS OF Cool SPRINGS
DISTRICT, No. 2-You are so wide-awake
against Hartford. and the people Of
Hartford, that anything from that quarter
that would be dollars expense to the
county will set you all on nettlesl Now,
ask this question: Are you going to let
the little town of Rockport, for the con-
venience of few Of the voters who are
too lazy to come to Isaac Browns to
vote form nc,o District, with all the
expense of officers necessarily thereunto
attached to suck at the financial teat Of
the county, Now, that will be the final
result, as sure as and make 5. Rock
port will tell you that it will pay the ex-
penses of the election Now that is all
stuff say let's all vote together, until
we can cast more than lG0 votes at an
election for Governor. Where is the
sense of dividing precinct that don't
cast at any election over 200 votes? And
add, in less than two years, two more
magistrates, and the now already enor-
nous, and, | expect, unqualified, number
of twenty-five, which would add Sc per
day for every day of the Court of Claims,
besides other expenses. Now, say to
the people of this District, that if you do
let such a town as Rockport pull the
wool over your eyes in such a manner
and lay still and say nothing until it is
too late, you ought hardly to be allowed
vote. The people of Rockport were
down on Hartford about expenses. Now,
I say, wake up to Rockport, and all un-
necessary expenses in the county, until
we get out of debt Be ready and send
in your protest to the next County Court
A TAY PAYER.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1875-08-11

Some suppose that every learned man
is an educated man. No such thing
That man is educated who knows him
self, and takes accurate, common-sense
views Of men and things around him.
Some very learned men are the greatest
fools in the world; the reason is they are
not educated men. Learning is only the
means, not the end; its value consists in
giving the means of acquiring, the use Of
which properly managed, enlightens the
mind.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1875-08-11

WE regret that with his letter in to-
DAVIS issue, we are to lose the services
of our faithful, industrious and efficient
Caneyville reporter, j. T. N" He
has fulfilled his contract with us to our
entire satisfaction. We hope TO resume
at no distant day the relations now sew,
cred. In the meantime, we have made
arrangements for a regular weekly re.
port of the Canevvillc news.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1875-08-11

ABOUT this time the following is moi
an unfamiliar scene in the CalhOor
Sunday School: a small boy rises il
the class, with his hands pressing hi
stomach, and gazes timidly but signifi
cantly at his teacher. Teacher, speak
ing angrily, "Well, what's the NATTER
Small boy, in a trembling voice, "Greer
watermilyun." Teacher, promptly
"ScootI"
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1875-08-11

Ok the day of the recent election, al
Nebo, Hopkins county, "a Mr.. COMPTON,
Baptist minister, and a Mr.. MoRELAND,
CampbelIite minister, both voted
against Local Option, while the only
saloon keeper in the place voted for it!
For once, an agent of the devil set a
good example for GOD's ambassadors.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1875-08-11

Polished manners have often made
scoundrels successful, while the best OF
men, by their hardness and GOODNESS, have
done themselves incalcnlable injury-the
shell being so rough that the world could
not believe there was precious kernel
within it. Had Raleigh never flung down
his cloak in the mud for proud Elizabeth
to walk on, his career in life would have
scarcely been worth recording. Scores
of men have been successful in life By
pleasing manners alone.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1875-08-11

Local Option defeated at Bowling
Green, Leitchfeld, and in four districts of
Hopkins county.
The Bowhng-Green Pantagrarh will
be revived on the 18th.
Spencer Menifee, a Bourbon county
murderer, was arrested in Scott county
Monday night
The body of 4. S. Maple, of Breathitt
cou1ty, was found in a drilt-pile at Frank
fort Friday evening.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1875-08-11
PIOw Stocking
AND
GENERAL WOODWORK.

The undersigned would respectfully an
nOunee to the citizens of Ohio county, that
they are now prepared TO do all kinds of
WOODWORK
at their new shop in Hartford. They have Sc
cured the services of competent workman to
STOCK PLOWS,
and they guarantee satisfaction, both as to
WORK and PBIC j, in all eases. They will
make
WAGONS AND BUGGIES,
and will make and furnish
COFFINS AND BURIAL CASES
at the lowest possible prices. Call ana sec Us
before engaging your work elsewhere
PATRONAGE SOLICITED,
and satisfaction guaranteed. By close aPpliea-
ton to business we hope to merit the support
of our friends, MAUI NJ NJ
Jan. 20, 1873. Ja-V1y
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1875-08-11

WE commend To our readers the pa
pcrs ofour fair contributor, "a +. W,
who is rs beautiful rs she is sensible, and
as amiable rs she is beautiful. There
is much of wisdom and something Of
philosophy in her productions.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1875-08-11

Capt. G. N. Adams and wife, OF Lex.
nston-ruaaway and upset, Thursday
both seriously hurt
James Goodpaster, Ben. Ny ers am
Hayes, thiee of the Cynthiana jail
deliveTers, have been arrested.
Todd county is proud of her corn.
Logan county thinks she has litho-
graphic stone.
Fiity-two garter snakes at one killing
war the achievement Of NJ. IIichiower
OF Todd coluty.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1875-08-11

WHEN Calhoon girl sees a snake,
she doesn't get frightened and run away
screaming like one of Hartford's prec
ious angels would do. Not she She
Just pulls off one of her shoes, crawlS into
it, and cries ''Shoo," until she frighten>
the reptile away.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1875-08-11

UNFoIsTUNATELY for their chances
of Heaven, our sensational preachers
do not reside in the jurisdiction Of
TGEoRGE, Bishop of Salvador, who is
sues passes good for admission to Par,
adisc, TO be presented TO ST. PETER al
the gate.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1875-08-11

THE great American scourge, base
ball, has invaded the Sandwich Islands,
and made the smallpox ashamed of
itself.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1875-08-11
ElUx in Logan county.

FlUX in Logan county.
Fleming county-negro giri-Coal oil
on the fire.
Flcmingsbnrg Democrat incurred one
rule for the late A. J.
Garrard county-Faulkner VS.. Kennedy
contested election-Faulkuer won.
Sixty snakes killed by one man the
other day in Madison county.
Mary McIEardin-unsound mind
strayeI from home in Madhson county,
Saturday,