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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1876-06-22
A Bogus Drummer Cheating Western
Merchants.

a MAN who has been representing him
self as the agentof different New York
firms has been swindling Western mer-
chants lately in very ingenious manner,
In SandIsky he introduced himself at the
drug store of Messrs. j. Z. Matthews 81
Co., as G. c. Reynolds, representative of
the firm of Edward Smith s Co, manu-
facturers of varnishes and japans, Nos.
1876 and 42S Pearl street, New York. He
was we'll acquainted with the varnish bust
ness, and took an order from, Messrs. Mat
thews & Co., for an invoice Of goods. He
went to the store on the next day and, ex-
hibiting letter purporting to- have been
written by his employers, i'll which he
was authorized to draw for seventy-ive
dollars at sight, asked TO be aeconmo-
dated with that sum on his draft. He was
given the money, and the draft, to which
the letter authorizing him to draw was at
| tached, was sent to New York for collec-
ton. As no such firm as Edward Smith
| & Co. could be found at Nos 426 and 42S
Pearl street, the draft was presented to
MGSSIS. IuNdIu bll1iil ~ w.
turers of varnishes, at No. 161sWilliam
street. These. gentlemen said that they
had no man named G. @. Reynolds in
their employ, and that they knew nothing
of him. 1t then became apparent that
| Messrs. Matthews & Co. had been the vic
tins of an adroit swindler. Messrs. Smith
s Co. have since learned that the same
man succeeded in obtaining seventy five
dollars in like manner from a firm in
Erie, representing himself as the travelling
agent of Messrs. John Jewett Il Sons,
dealers in linseed-Cil and white lead, at
No. 1872 Front street. In Cincinnati he
represented that he was Lawson Valentine,
of the firm of Valentine & Co., varnish
manufacturers, of No. 1923 Pearl street,
and induced Mr.. John Curtis to cash
his sight draft on New York for another
seventy five dollars. The swindler is de-
scribed as a man of twenty-five, of rather
boyish appearance, very lightcompleXion,
hair and mustache nearly white, about
five feet six inches high, and weighing
about 125 pounds. His countenance was
frank and pleasant, and his appear
ance is altogether prepossessing.-N 7.
Times. a.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1876-06-22
From New York TO the Mississippi
River in TWenty-fOur Hours.

THE following analysis of the time
made by the famous ns-continentalf fast
train over the Chicago & Northwestern
Railway, between Chicago and Omaha,
plainly indicates that the general average
time made by this train, from its starting
point, suffered no shrinkage at the hands
of the management of the popular North
western; and ii must be gratifying 10 every
true Chicagoan to find that they rossess in
the above road a Western line over which
equally as fast time can be safely made
as any of the boosted fast time hitherto
claimed by the Eastern lines as an Incl
dent to the superiority of their roads over
Western lines. Time waswhen this claim
could have been allowed, but now that
the Chicago q Northwestern Railway,
with its wellballasted roadbeds, equipped
with steel rails, and all modern appliances,
can be compared favorably with any
model road in the East, there is no longer
any reason for the Eastern lines claiming
monopoly in fast running. The con-
densed time given below shows the leav
ing and arriving time of this fast train at
criminal stations; the speed per hour be-
tween stations, and the speed per hour
for the distance run, over the Chicago 81
Northwestern Railway:
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1876-06-22

WHAT Cincinnati editor doesn't know
about musical SMILES could be passed
through the eye of a needle and never
touch the steel. One of those editors,
after bathing and amounting himself for
the effort sat down and wrote of Wag-
ner's Centennial march that through the
crash of the ia nfare runs a little delicate
thread of the original theme like the voico
Of the nightingale above the roar of tie
cataract. st. Louis Republican.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1876-06-22

E. W. Noyes, of Ohio, presented the name
OF Rutherford B. Hayes, which nomination
was seconded by Messrs. Wade, of Ohio;
Ames, OF Missouri, and Davis, of West Vir-
ginia
Linn Bartholomew, of Pennsylvania, named
zen. John F. Hartranft as candidate for the
nomination for the Presidency.
The nominations being concluded, mo-
ton was made and carried to adjourn until
ten O'Clock on the morning of the 10Th.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1876-06-22

Average speed from Chicago to Clinton Gaclud-.
ing stops, IS miles per hour. ..ra
Average speed from Chicago to Clinton (de-
Quoting for stops), So miles per hour.
Average speed from Chicago to Omaha Gnclud-
ing stops, 45 miles per hour.
Average speed from Chicago to Omaha deduct
ing stops, ASH miles per hour Gen
Time from New ork to Mississippi River (Clin-
tom, "a hours.
Average speed from New York to Clinton Gn-
Guiding stops 4375 miles per hour.
Time from New York to Omaha, % hours and u
minutes.
Average speed from New York to Omaha Gn-
Guiding stops, AZ miles per hour.
ChGcogo tribune, June 4.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1876-06-22

a Pennsylvania physician told sick
lady that she couldn't live month She
died that night from excitement, and her
husband sues for $4,000 damages.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1876-07-08

Sympathy is that quality of the hu
man heart that gives a kindly bias to
mems actions. Without it this world
would be poor indeed, and human ma
ture would be destitute of one of its
most beautiful attributes. Remove
sympathy from the human breast, and
there is vacuum created only to be
exceeded in size by that produced by
the removal of "Light-Running Do
nestle" from the midst Of family
where it has been for years, Get
domestic"
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1876-07-08
LoNAcoNING, MD, July 6, 1876.
AN ADMIRER.

To the Merchants Of Homecoming:
GENTLEMEN believing you to be
a generous class of citizens and always
willing to promote the welfare of your
employees, we will now make you
this proposition That you close your
stores at 7:3O p. M, from now until
the fifteenth day Of September. 1t
is a fact that the business done here
can be accomplished in less time than
is now consumed, and if you will all
enter into it with one accord, not one
dollar will be lost to any of you,
Three years ago this summer your
stores were closed at seven o'clock,
and it worked successfully.
Hoping that.you will take this mat
ter into consideration, and that it will
meet with your approval, we are,
Very Respectfully,
Your CLERKS.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1876-07-08

TIE prospectus for the Georges
Greek Miner, which is to be published
at Homecoming, is out. The paper will
be independent of politics and devoted
more particularly to the local news
and to earnest work in the promation
of all measures whatsoever that tend
to the welfare Of the people of
Georges Creek. J. R. Grove & Co.
will be the publishers
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1876-07-08

At the Centennial, the Philadelphia
ladies cry out, "Isn't it cunning
New York ladies, "How superbly love-
ly !" Boston ladies', "Ah, how exeuaw-
site" Louisville ladies, Beautiful, TO
shaun !" Chicago ladies, ooh, MY
wished I owned that r while the gen.
uine Yankee girls from the rural dis
tricts exclaim, "Gee-whiminy, but ain t
that ere sumner, meow !"
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1876-07-08
Homecoming Items.

THE Fourth passed off very quietly
at this place. All business was sus-
pended and the streets seemed almost
deserted. The majority Of our peo-
pie divided off and went to Frostburg
and Barton to spend the day.
The Methodist and Catholic Sabbath
Schools each held a picnic near town,
and we learn that the children and
all concerned had a general good time.
THE grand ball on the evening of
Fourth, under the auspic es of indie
pendent Order of Rechabites, was the
main centre of amusement.
SINCE our last report we notice that
Main Street is ahead in making dis
play of flags.
Mr.. HENRY HANEKAMP has closed
out his stock of goods and offers his
store building for rent. This is one
of the best business stands in Iona
coming.
The question of closing the stores
at 7:3O o'clock is being agitated, and
as business is not extraordinary brisk
this summer, it should receive consider
alton favorable to the clerks.
THE Hayes-Wheeler and Tilden-
Hendricks clubs are Gin full bloom. -
MISS SADIE SHILLING returned from
school Saturday last.
Col. A. B. JOHNSTON has just re-
turned from visit to his friends at
Elicot City, Nd.
Mr.. JAMES MARSHALL, of Arblos
Farm, near Glasgow, Scotland, is
visiting friends here. He is a nephew
of our fellow citizen, James Little, Esq.
Mr.. MICHAEL BRoYDER1cK has just
completed his residence on Church
Street, which presents a handsome ap-
pearance.
On Monday morning about ten
o'clock Mr.. James T. Brady's house
in Detmold was Dissolved to be on fire.
The flames were extinguished before
much damage was sustained.
Mr.. WILLIAM THoM's Tonic-Sol-
Fa Association held their picnic
on Ritchies farm, about two miles
from the Catholic Church. 1t was a
grand success.
The BARTON AND PEKIN SHOOTING
CLUB held their semi-annual pigeon
shooting match, at Pekin, on the
Fourth. Each man was allowed eight
birds. A silver medal was awarded
Mr.. James Thomson, Jr., Of Detmold.
Tho olIou,;po 10 Tho conro.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1876-07-08
LOOK OUT FOR THE
Boot. Shoe and lat Emporium

IN Bank building, opposite St. Michals
L Church, Main St Frostburg, Md.
All who want anything in the line of
Shoes, of the best and finest quality;
Shoes of the best and heaviest make Shoes
for poor or rich, young or old; Shoes for all,
no matter what their occupation or profess
ion Boots for Men; Boots for Ladies';
Boots for Children; Boots for all. Hats
for old and young. TRUNKS, VALISES,
&c.,-all at fair prices, should go to
WILLIAM THOMAS.
az Boots and Shoes made to order Re-
pairing neatly and promptly done. Leather
and Shoe Findings on hand. Apl1S
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1876-07-08
G. f. HARTZELL & CO.

G. +. HATFIELD & CO.,
UNDER JOURNAL" PRINTING OFFICE,
Main Street. FrOstburg, Md,
SADDLE AND HARNESS. MAKERS,
HAVE ON hand and for sale Fine and
IL Coarse Harness Collars, Hames, Trace,
Halter, Brcast and Butt Chains, Mems and
Side Sa,idles, all qualities; Riding and Blind
Brides, Horse Blankets, leigh Bells, Wag-
on and Buggy Whips, and everything per-
specially of putting up Fine Harness,
and in this line we defy competition. Best
quality of Mining Work always on
hand, and orders promptly filed Work of
all descriptions mnde to order Repairing
neatly and promptly done. Prices reasona
BILE. sB" Orders solicited. NOV 4---v
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1876-07-08

y prominent medical writer attrib-
utes the high vitality of the Jews, as
shown by statistics, to their strict OBJ
servance Of certain sanitary laws res
pecting diet, cleanliness and abstin-
ence from strong drink.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1876-07-08

The st. Louis Times is of the opin
ion that any fool is fit for the position of
consul. The fools seem to agree with
the Times. They are crowding for
ward.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1876-07-08
Agents,
make no engagements till you see our
NEW BOOK.

WHICH in thrilling interest, sterling
w merit, elegance and cheapness, has
absolutely no equal. 1t is THE Time
for the Centennial period-takes on 81 ght
The North american Reuieac says it is
deserving Of unqualified praise; we antici-
pate for it an extensive popularity" the
Dubuque Times says Just such work as
thousands Of the American people will be
glad to possess" the Detroit Adse, tiser calls
it preferable to any get published" Any
Active Man or Woman of good
address insured large profits and steady
work for year. For full particulars, adj
dress J.B. FORD & co
Apl 29--St 81 Park Place, New York.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1876-07-08
General Items.

Miss Kate Field is authority for the
statement the two twin elephants
brougt home by the Prince of Wales
had been named Moody and Sankey.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1876-07-08
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can furnish you employment at which you
can make very large pay, in your own To-
calities, without being away from home
over night Agents wanted in every town
and county to take subscribers for The
Centennial Record, the largest publication
in the United States-16 pages, GA col
nmns; Elegantly Illustrated; Telms only
81 per year. The Record is devoted to
whatever is of interest connected with
this Centennial year. The Great Exhibi-
ton at Philadelphia is fully illustrated in
detail. Everybody wants it. The whole
people feel great interest in their Country's
Centennial Birthday, and want to know
all about it. An elegant patriotic crayon
drawing premium picture is presented
free to each subscriber. 1t is entitled, I'm
remembrance of the One Hundredth An
niversary of the Independence of the
United States" Size, 20 by 30 inches.
Amy one can become successful agent,
for but show the paper and picture and
hundreds of subscribers are easily obtained
everywhere. There is no business that
will pay like this at present. We have
many agents who are making as high as
$50 per day and upwards Now is the
time; don't delay. Remember it costs
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and their sons and daughters
make the very best of agents. Address,
THE CENTENNIAL RECORD,
June 24-6m Portland, Maine.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1876-07-08

THERE has been a new find of god
in new South Wales. The field is
thirty miles in length. but narrow,
and the quartz shows an enormous
percentage of gold.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1876-07-08

MANY adorn the tombs of those
whom, living, they prosecuted with
enyy
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1876-07-08
Miscellaneous Advertisements.
Closing Out : Cost.

Al Y heavy Stock of Winter BOOTS and
WI SHOES-all of w. T. Dixon & Bros
celebrated goods, such as Ladies' SHOES,
Misses SHOES, Mems SHOES, Bows
SHOES, Children's SHOES, Mems BOOTS.
Boys BOOTS, Children's BOOTS,-all of
which am Selling at Cost to make
room for Spring stock.
Ladies full Caters, $1.75
Z" Morocco Caters, $1.00 q 1875
Mems Shoes, -1.20 a 40
Mems heavy Kip Dixon Boots, $50 q 400
fine calf stitched $50 q 600
Call and Examine.
GEO. A. MCKENZIE,
April Broadway.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1876-07-08
A PENNSYLVANIA man owns a farm

A PENNSYLVANIA man owns farm
on which he can fell tree SO that it
will lie in three counties
And Preston county man owns
farm on which he can fell tree so that
it will lie in three States.-Presto1s
Herald
And a Marion county man who
owns farm, may fell his trees in any
manner he wishes and he will not lie
anything about it.-1ader.
This shows the difference between
mans liberality, and his ability to lie.
We think either the editor or farmer
lies under mistake about that tree.
At least it is a tremendous story
Mountain Echo.
A Garrett county man owns tract
of land on which the white pines stand
so thick that he cannot "fell tree at
all, except on the outer edge of the
forest.-Herald
The white pines" grow in oakland
"a tract called the county-seat-
and are said to stand" for democratic
papers. white pines seem to be
pronuns.
The MOUND BUILDERs.-Capt E.
P. Ford, a student of the history and
habits of the mound Builders; has ia
ken an image supposed to be an an
cient idol, from a mound in the neigh
borhood of Piasa, Ill. 1t is repre-
sentation of human head, and in its
general contour is undoubtedly of the
Astec mould. 1t is some six inches in
diameter. The head is sandstone, and
is so cut as to rest upon fat base in
place of shoulders. Upon the bottom
of this base are cut representations of
the rising sun, the moon human tig-
ure in the attitude of worship, a fish
and other devices.
NJ. LEvERRIER is having peculiar
house built in the Paris observatory
garden to receive the new transit in
strument. The frame of the building
has been constructed on a system an
alogous to that of the bones of bird
and arrangements have been made for
a continuous circulation of air to main
tain an even temperature.
A Homecoming correspondent, remit
ing a years subscription on the 4th,
takes occasion to throw shot at the
commemorations of the Centennial
Fourth. Probably his conclusions are
correct:
Great rejoicing and money spent in eel
ebrations but in my view, better that the
money be saved until the morning of the
9Th, when great man will need it through
out the country"
THERE has been a new find of god
in new South Wales. TIE field is
thirty miles in length. but narrow,
and the quartz shows an enormous
percentage of gold.
The st. Louis Times is of the opin
ion that any fool is fit for the position of
consul The fools seem to agree with
the Times. They are crowding for
ward.
MANY adorn the tombs of those
IL am liu;nn tho1r ro,ran,afod 11tit
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1876-07-08
DENTISTRY!
Corporation Notice.

TNHE public property and Improvements
i of this Corporation, such as Street
Lamps, Posts, &c, have been damaged and
destroyed of late to such extent that it be-
comes the duty Of every citizen to inform
the authorities of each and every offence.
Parents and guardians are responsible for
the acts of their children under age, and it
becomes their duty to prevent such dame
ges. Unauthorized persons having public
property in their possession, such as Hooks,
Ladders, Working Tools, &c, will forward
them at once to the Bailiff.
June II j. JANDORF, Mayor.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1876-07-08

ADvIcEs from Montana state that
Gen. Custer had severe battle with
the Indians on Little Horn river, and
that Custer, his two brothers, newphew
and brother-in- law were all killed.
The command suffered terribly.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1876-07-08

THE Times, London, thinks that it
is confusion Of metaphors to repre-
sent credit as capital. II would rath-
er have your capital than your cred
it, was the remark of Sir R. Peel l.;
whereas credit is neither form of cap
ital nor equivalent to capital. Gener-
ally in this country, credit is consider.
ed to be equivalent to capital, and in
fact to be capital.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1876-07-08

MI. M. D. CoNwAN, in a London
letter to the Cincinnati Commercial,
says Mr.. Judah P. Benjamin, @. c.,
ex-United States Senator and ex-Con-
federate minister, must be regarded as
the most famous advocate at the
English bar at the present moment.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1876-07-08

The Atlanta Times: There is a
Monroe man who can drink ten gal
Ions of water daily and suffer no in
conveniences." 1t is a wonder that
one of those enterprising Georgia towns
doesn't charter that man and set him
un for q reservoir
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1876-06-09
THE REPUBLIC.

The June number of THE REPUBLIC
magazine contains many invaluable arti
cleS on the current political topics Of til
day. No speaker, public man. or private
citizen favoring the ascenaency of Republi-
caniSm should be without this sterling
monthly. 1t is published in the interest
OF good government, and closes its sixth
volume recognized power for good
throughout the land. During the Presi-
dental campaign TIE REPUBLIC will do
good service. aud should receive hearty
support. 1t has steadily grown in public
favor, and deserves Il wide circulation.
The June number has. among a number of
excellent articles, the following: Work of
the Patent Office; The Church, the State.
and the Public Schools; The Truth OF
History and the Horrors of AndersonvIlle;
Southern Judicial Ku-Kluxism; Congress
sionaI Investigations; The Poverty of the
South; Domestic Commerce. Send 81 to
The Republic Publishing Company.
Washington, d. c., and receive the maga-
zine for one year.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1876-06-09
Tre Evu Fruits Of weak DIxes.IOn.

The Evil Fruits Of Weak Digestion.
There is no pathological tact more clearly
ascertained than that the most formidable
phases OF nervous disease are directly
traceable to imperfect digestion. Ensom-
mia, with its train of direftll consequences.
proceeds more frequently from weakness of
the stomach than from any other cause.
Mere sedatives are powerless TO cure ner-
vousness. and soon cease to paliate its
symptoms. The true way to strengthen
the nervous system is to invigorate the di--
gestive and assilnilative organs. upon
whose unobstructed action its equilibrium
is absolutely dependent. The daily use OF
Hostetter's Stonlach Bitters will do more
to brace and soothe the weakened and irri-
tatcd nerves. and induce sound refreshing
sleep natures grand cstholicou-than nj
the so-called nervines TO be found in the
phnrmacopneia or out Of it. A wineglass-
fuI OF the Bitters should be taken before
each meal. June
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1876-06-09

ACARD OF TI4ANKs.-Tfse ladies Of the
Presbyterian Society wish to return their
thanks through your columns to the ladies
and gentlemen Of other churches for their
Invaluable assistance in. their recent con-
cert. Mr.. and Mrs. Raymond, Mr. and
Mrs. Peters, Mrs. Dr. Harris, the Misses
Irvine, Tate. CorileIias, Thompson and
Alexander, and Messrs. CASTOR. Stewart
and Blaia. by ieyoting the necessary time
i r preparation as well as by their public
performance deserve the hearty thanks
which we hereby tender. We would also
express our gratitude 20 Mr.. j. B. Wyatt,
as conductor. and Miss Kate Conner. rs
pianist, who spared no pains 10 render our
entertainment one OF the most ENJOYABLE
ever attended in tile city. Also 20 Messrs.
~. B. Barr & Co. who generously ftlrl-
ishel, free Of charge. a fine piano which
kl.d been specially tuned for the occasion.
We hope our citizens who have given us
finaucial support, feel well repaid in the
enioysnent received and will favor us with
tlDeir presence at future gatherings, when
we win always try 10 give them the full
worth Of their money.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1876-06-09
cAMPNEEr1Nts NOTICE.

The annual campmeeting for Brownsville
Shedd camp-ground near Roberts Bridge,
Linn county, commencing OH the 18th of
June. The 4th quarterly meeting will be
held in connection. Ministers and MEM
bers are cordially invited to attend. Posi-
lively no huxtering allowed within the
limits prescribed by law.
37w3. S. A. BANKS, Pastor.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1876-06-09
DISSOLUTION NOTICE.

NOTICE is hereby given that the partnership,
II heretofore existing between John FosTer
anu James II. Foster. under the firm name OF
y H Foster & Co., has this day been dissolved
Foster retiring from the business. James II
Foster viii continue the business herefofore.
carried on by said j. II. Foster & Co. and an
debts due. claims or demands of any person or
persons against said j. III. Foster & Co. will b..
and all moneys, dues. claims, debts or demands
Que or owing from any person or persons or to
become due or owing to said j. H. Foster a Co
have been sold and assigned to said James III
roster, who will collect and .receipl for the
same. j. Fl. FOSTER,
April %, 1875. snss
Parties knowing, themselves indebted, must
pay up without delay.