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The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1876-01-06
Communicated
MOUNTAIN HOME, Dec. oath, 1878

MOUNTAIN HOME, Dec 24th, 1875.
On Wednesday evening December 23d,
was celebrated the sixth anniversary of Noun
tain Home Lodge, No 684, l. O. O. f., of
Pennsylvania. The exercises consisting of
vocal and instrumental music by Prof. w.
Aubrey Powell, of Scranton speaking by
Rev. Bro +. l.. Martin, of Analomink, and
the calling of the roll by his Honor Judge
Decker, of Mountain Home, Pa, Secretary
Of the Lodge First was the introduction Of
the Prof to the audience by Rev. Martin,
when the Prof. played us a splendid opening
piece Upon the closing of same, the
Judge read the roll and also the following
statement, for the benefit of all present viz:
Started six years ago with eleven charter
members and not dollar IN the treasury !;
now in membership in good standing l52,
total assets Of the Lodge at last report,
3,484 % Total amount paid for relief last
six years $999.50; loss by death 3. By this
time the Hall was crowded to excess, citizens
standing in the ante-rooms and many from
prejudice who would not come in, if they
could, stood outside eagerly listening to
few peices the eminent Professor rendered.
Prior to the lecture of Rev. Martin, who
based his remarks upon the three Pillars
Friendship, Love, and Truth, which was
well delivered to very attentive and large
audience who so filled the Hall that it was
very difficult to speak or sing in consequence
The lecturer illustrated the Friendship of
Damon and Pythias," Love and Truth"
were dwelt upon briefly but ably, when The
chief entertainment of the evening, the music
by Prof Powell, commenced. The audience
sent up peal upon peal Of laughter, making
the wall vibrate as it were with their pleasure
and appreciation of the songs. But with
what profound silence and attention we listen
to his singing of The Ship on Fire" Oc-
cupying prominent place as [ did, could
not help but notice the features of all faces,
all seeming to realize the scene. | myselfI
forgot for the time being that sat in Noun
tain Home, but that the Bloom aoas on theI
rye and that John Styles" and Susan
Cutter were "Popping Corn" to Buy Ike
last Paper' in which to wrap the "iSooordI
Of Bunker HlLE' to send off in the Lost
Shtp" before they went 't,Sparking SUNDAY
Night But then that's ''Bet,oeen you and
and the gate post and in so doing forgot
all about the ''Pstchl1ork, " by Prof. Powell. !
who has some As good fish IN the sea as
eUer soas caugM at the Turning ofhe tide
By the light house by the sea" No one ac-
cepting the invitation Come to me to Farm
land, = we said Good Night Saoeet.eart, &
and all left for our homes with well wishes to
those who gave Us, and oficiated in, the en-
tertainmeat. j. p. HABRIsKIE,
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The "STRoUDsBURG CoRNET BAND
have completed the necessary arrangements
for Gift Ball, which will come off at the
Indian Queen Hotel, in this Borough, on
Tuesday, February %, 1876. Full particu-
lars of which will be seen in another column.
The object the Band has in view is good
one, and ought to commend itself to the IA
vor of the general public, and we doubt not
it will be very generally and successfully pat
ronized
The band is composed of a fine looking lot
of young men, and whether gauged from
their appearance or skill as musicians, we
feel proud of them, and think they will com
pare fayoraby with any band in the coun-
try
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WYOMING HOTEL at 445 North Third
Street, Philadelphia kept by Gilliard &
Whitesell Many of our citizens will be glad
to learn that Mr.. Henry Whitesel, former
ly of the Stroudsburg House, of this place,
is associated with Mr. Gilliard in running
the above Hotel aud will doubtless give him
a call when at the city, with full assurance
that every want will be carefully cared for on
reasonable terms, without any grumbling.
The above House we learn is newly aud COM
pletely fitted up and furnished new, with
view of accommodating the public in general
and especially during the Centennial season.
Success TO them.
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THE friends and members of Cherry Valley,
NJ, =. Church, held their annual festival. in
the basement Of the Church, December 18th,
and in consequence of the inclement state Of
the weather, the turn out was slim, which
we very much regret to learn, but not with
standing their ill-success, they did not forget
the printer. We were made the recipient OF
a fine present. magnificent iced cake hand
somely wreathcd, for which we tender them
our warmcst thanks.
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[ tANDLEN,
Committee

The annual report of Postmaster Gen
eral Jewell is business-like and interesting
The actual deficiency of the department for
the year, including the amount paid as sub
sides to steamship lines, was S6,054, ,646-
90. The money order department shows
an apparent profit Of $4,000, but if it's
acsual expenses were charged to it, ii would
be behind more than that amount. Mr.
Jewell f,vors additional subsidies to steam
er lines TO encourage the establishment OF
new American lines lie makes judicous
recommendations for the abolition Of the
straw-bid system, and for a return TO the
old rates Of postage on transient newspa-
pers and other printed mattar Of the third
olsss
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Personal.
Hon. Stogdell Stokes, who was seriously
is able to be out again.

Hon. Stogdell Stokes, who was seriously
indisposed, is able to be out again.
Amos Shoemaker, who was so badly in
jured by a fall, full account of which we
published at the time, is rapidly improving.
VIM. NJ. Rees, son of Samuel 5. Rees,
Esur, was home on visit during the past
week.
Mr. Charles Z. Yetter, who has been
under the weather with very havy cold is
able to be about again.
| Dr. Frank B. Keller, holding a position
at ST. Mary's Hospital, PhlladclahIa, was
in town on visit TO friends d few days since.
Mr.. james H. Stroud, who has been con-
fined to his house tor several days, Is gain
ing in strength, and We hope SOON TO see hlm
on our streets.
Mr. Milton Andre, son of our enterprlslng
merchant, q. X. Andre, returned home from
New York, on "a visit to his parents, few
days since
Mr. T. B. Staples and wife, former resi-
dents of this place, but now located in Phila
deiphia, We're III town during the holidays
visiting their many friends.
Mr. Jervis Gordon, of Milford, former
citizen Of this county, was IN town during
the past week. aud during his sojourn, was
called upon by his many friends.
Mr.. Daniel Custard, of Cherryvile, North
ampton county, Pa, formerly Of this place,
was in town and vicinity visiting his numer-
Gus friends and relatives, during the holidays.
Thomas Walton, son of the late DIR. S. den
ham Walton, returned home from Philadel-
phia, where he had been attending "a course
of lectures at the University Medical College,
of Philadelphia.
Mr. Horace Huston, son of Robt Huston
of this place, who has been afflicted with
hemorrhage of the lungs for some time past,
started on Tuesday last, on trip to Florida,
for the improvement of his health
DR.. ii. Bush, who has been practicing
medicine for some time past, at Richmond
and vicinity, Northampton county, Pa, re-
moved to East Stroudsburg on the oath ult.
His many friends will make a note of this
fact
Rev. D. E. Schroeder, who lately removed
from Brodheadsvie, in this county, to
Obey, Berks Co., Pa, was in town during
the past week, and whilst here was the guest
of 4. O. Greenwald, Editor of the Monroe
Democrat.
Mr.. Charles Shafer, generalissimo of
the crowd at the passenger depot, at Scran-
ton, popped into our sanctum on Saturday
evening of last week, looking as fine and as
fresh as new laid egg. Right glad were we
to meet our old friend. May his shadow
never grow less.
Miss Lizzie Williams, the accomplished
daughter of our fellow townsman j. S. VIII
liams, student under Prof Babcock, of Ma
plcwood Musical Seminary, East Haddam,
Connecticut, accompanied by Miss Co Mas
son, one Of her class mates, is enjoying a |
brief vacation with her parents, and friends
hereabouts.
Miss Ms musical accomplishments have
drawn around her host of admirers and
we'll, created quite a futter in the hearts Of
some Of the ''sterner" SEX
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CoNcERT.-Miss Lizzie Williams and Miss
Coe Mason, of the Conservatory of music,
Maplewood, Conn.,, and Misses Maggie and
Minnie Carrow, graduates of the Academy
of the Visitation, Mount de Sales, Mary
land, at the request of their numerous
friends, have consented to give Grand Vo-
cal and Instrumental Concert on Monday,
January 18th. The proceeds of the enter
ment will be presented to the Y. NJ. c. A.
of this place. We have no doubt but that
these accomplished ladies will have a large
audience, and that the entertainment will
be first class Go and hear them and help
the Association
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Mr.. STROUD BURsoN, received call from
a party of chicken thieves, last Friday night.
They relieved him ofeight fowls one rooster
watched bis opportunity and made his escape
while they were carrying him through Spragle
street.
Mr. j. H. Butts, received a similar call,
but a red hot load Of slugs and shot caused
them to take their departure without leaving
their cards.
And stiH another, DR. Wm. Colbert, was
with similar call, the same
aigh, Gga,n The same fowl ca. sss.
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In our issue of the 23d ult., we announced
that our enterprising butcher, Mr.. John A.
Dennis, Of Hamilton township, had on e1hi-
bition, at the Indian Queen Hotel, in this
Borough, link Of sausage, measuring 81
feet, which we thought would take the prem
ium, but John must knock under, and take a
back seat, as a Northumberland county man
has made two that measured thirty and
forty-thrce yards each Talk about linked
sweetness long drawn out -
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Our enterprising citizen, W. T. Bake

Our enterprising citizen, W. T. Baker,
always on the lookout for curiosit!es, whilst
travelling through Warren county, n. j., a
few days ago, was presented with one in the
shape of a stone bearing very close resem-
blaDce to a mans foot aud ankle. 1t was
ploughed up by farmer in Warren county,
and is certainly great curiosity
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Ok Sunday last potato bug was found
on the Fair Ground of the Monroe County
Agricultural Society, apparently in cogitat-
ing mood, to know whether the management
intend to turn their grounds into a potato
patch or not
Another bug was met on his way to the
Ianlte Company Office, for the purpose of
examining their books to see who had been
= eth q seed potatoes.
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Or New Years Day, number of friends
met, by invitation, at the residence Of Mr..
Jacob H. Butts, and partook with him and
bis estimablc lady ofa sumptuous dinner.
All express themselves well pleased with the
visit We regret that we were not well
enough to be present on the occasion. May
their lives be spared for many, many years.
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TO THE LADIES.

Ladies Hair Combings, made up cheap and
good into Braids, Swithces, Curls, Frises, etc,
orders left at Mrs, p. r. Clemens Fancy Mil
linery Store Main Street, Stroudsburg, three
doors below the Indian Queen Hotel, or send
by mail to G. & l., e. LAKE, Stroudsburg
Monroe county. Residence two miles west Of
Stroudsburg on the KunSletown road.
July s, 1S75-6m.
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CHRISrA rs, n this place, was very gen
orally observed. All places of business with
few exceptions were closed. The reception
and Christmas tree at .Ie lutheran Church,
was an occasion Of great interest The enter
tainment at the Presbyterian Church was
largely attended. Their fair and /. stiFal had
commenced two days before, and the enter
prise may be regarded as success, as the
handsome sum of $240 were taken In.
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NICHOLAS RUsTER, the Clothier, hereby
notifies all those indebted to him for goods
purchased and bills long since due, to come
and pay him soon, as he is going to place all
accounts, not promptly attended to, in the
hands Of proper person for collection.
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In the foreclosure of what is known as
the fifth mortgage against the Erie Railway
Company, proceedings in equity were com
menced in the Pike County penn Court,
at the last term. H. j. Jewett was appoin-
ted Receiver with bonds at $4,000.
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IF you you desire rich literary treat go
and hear DR.. Carrow lectures now in course
of delivery at the NJ. E. Church of this place
The lecture on last Tuesday evening was
highly interesting and instructive
Next lecture tomorrow, Friday, evening
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FINE Hoes Peter 81. Robson, Of this
Borough, on the 2Sth of Dec last, slaughter
ed two hogs, which weighed, after being
dressed, as follows: the heaviest one 3744
lbs. and the other 3544 lbs.
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THE thermometer at this place, on the lst
of January hanging on the sun side of the
building indicated so degrees. A friend in
forms US that he saw a miller flying in the air
on the same day.
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aSy- Taken from the farm of Col. T. E. Nor

gSs~ Taken from the farm of Col. T. E. Nor
ton, on Monday afternoon, Dec. 18th. small
black and tan dog, with long ears, short nose,
large eyes and long silky hair on the ears, bo-
dy and tail, and long tan colored hair on the
legs; answers to the name Of Pet. Any per-
son returning said dog, or giving information
that will lead to his recovery will be literally
rewarded.
FRED. 4. NORTON.
Dec. IS, IS75.-2t*.
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The we'll known Eilenberger Bros and the
Beethoven Quartette Club, will give an en-
at the Court House, in this
Borough, this Thursday Evening
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Mr. ALEX. RAUBENoLD, our enterprising
ieweer, on Main street, has planted in front
of his door, very neat stone hitching post,
the first in town. Who will follow his exam
Mo
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SuddeD Death,

Mr. JOHN COL WILL, formerly of
New York City, but for the last three years
of this County, died suddenly at his residence
in Smithfeld township, on the morning of
the 2Sth of December, of disease of the heart,
as it is supposed He had got up in the
morning and shaved himself as was his daily
custom, and without washing himself had
gone to bed again, where he was found dead
He died in the house which he purchased
year ago of Mr. Peter Zimmerman He
spent portion of his time at this house, but
boarded the most of his time at the "Kitta-
tinny House." Delaware Water Gap Mr..
G. was New York retired drug merchant.
of considerable wealth. He purchased sew
eral small properties in this county, many of
which he still owned at the time of his death.
Mr.. {. was man Of rather peculiar bent
of mind, but with all, kind, charitable gen.
tleman, who viii be much missed.
Shippensburg has dog with six legs and
two tails.
A Northumberland county man trapped
seventeen wild turkeys, last week
John Donahouer, who committed suicide
in Reading on Friday, is said to have pass
ed 100000 in counterfeit money, and yet he
died poor.
Isaiah V. Williamson, Esq, of Philadel-
phia, has donated $4,000 to the Fennsylva-
MIA Society for the Prevention of Cruelty
to Animals.
"I want servant girl, says Philadel-
phia advertiser, "who is sincere Chris
tisn, and who won't burn the meat all up."
He'd better send his order to Heaven.
Two men are in Jail at Wil1esbarre for
selling dangerous Illuminating oils. IF the
inspectors did their duty in this regard
neariy every Jail in the State would be
filed.
On Thursday, December 23d a man
named Fritche, residing at Nazareth, North
ampton county, Pa, while cutting corns
from his feet, fell dead on the floor. A ply
sieian was sent for, who stated that the
cause of his death was heart disease.
Edwin Mickey, of Northampton county,
went to church last Sunday, and then
thieves went into his house and bagged
$400 worth of watches and jewlery. While
he was praying the burglars were watching
and paying.
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THE Home Insurance Company, of New
York, have issued handsome almanac and
historical calendar for 1876, which they are
distributing gratuitously.
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The numerous marriage announcements in
this week issue, seem to indicate that Cen
tennial babies are to be "hobby" this year
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DR.. PECK, has removed his dental office
to James Edinger's building nearly opposite
the Stroudsburg Bank.
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WATCH MEETING, to watch the old year
out and the new year in, was held in the NJ.
E. Church, on Friday evening last
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FOR SALE.

~ One pair of Mules : : t,,,, vi,
NTf old, l54 hands high, Wen ,;,;o, 1to
a in every way, in good count I. 4,
ss.Sessa4s =. VIII sell cheap or exehansO ."
good yoke of oxen. Cali on or adqTaSTrS adiITT
L. r. SMITH D,
Forks Station, Monroe Co.. =
Sept. so, 1875.
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Executors Notice.

Estate OF DANIEL H. WYoKoFFi late OF the DO-
Stroudshurg Pa, deceased .i
All persons indebted to said estate are gHy s.'
make immediate payment; and those i n@,,J her :
claims against the same are desired TO presVu
proper order for settlement without delay " to,trI
HANNAH WYCKOFF, LA''
Stroudsburg, Pa. Dec 10, 1S75-6t-* -
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Washington's Birth Day, February

The drawing be conducted by purpose
Tickets
sentation of Tickets.
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DR.. Frank B. Keller, holding position
at St. Mary's Hospital, Phlladclahla, was
in town on Il visit to friends, IA few days since
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Mr.. james H. Stroud, who has been con-
fined to his house tor several days, Is gain
ing in strength, and we hope soon TO see hlm
on our streets.
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Mr.. Charles z. Yetter, who has been
under the weather with very havy cold Is
able to be about again.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1876-04-08

PREDEsTINATIoS.-Dan Murphy, q
miner Of Nevada county was rele tined
to die one week ago last Monday. lie
had been working in diff when he
was warned that the roof would cave,
aud resting his hand on post he leaned
back to look at the danger. The cave
came catching his hand and mashing the
thumb. lie started for home to get the
thumb dressed and on the way met a
friend to whom he commenced relating
the circumstances of his narrow escape.
lie sat down on a rock by the roadside
while talking-the rock slipped and he
fell over backwards, rolling down the
hill followed by the rock which mashed
Lii head in such manner that he died
in short time after.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1876-04-08

CoNsIITUTIoNAL AMEN DSIENTs.- The
Legislature two years ago passed a volu-
ininous series of amendments to the Con-
stitnton, equivalent almost to a thor
ough revision of that instrument. OF
these amendmepts two-the suffrage ar
ticle and the article relating 10 the Judi
riary were adopted by the last Legisla-
lure, and it submitted to and ratified by
the people will become part of the Com
sttution. The changes in the judiciary
article are very important, recognizing
and re modelling the entire system, The
Supreme Court viii consist of seven JUS
ticcs, elected for fourteen years each. =
The Office Of County Judge is abolished ;
each county being created judicial dis
tIiet and eleeting one or more District
Judges, according to population. The
special judicial election, nuisance OF
which the people have been trying TO rid
themselves ever since it was established,
i also done away with, thereby saving
the counties great bill Of expense
These amendments, or at all events the
one relating to the Judiciary will no
doubt be adopted by an almost unani-
NOUS vote. The Legislature also passed
an act providing for the Submission of
these Amendments to the lepple, which
act the Governor failed to approve, and
it went over with the list of ''poelleted"
| ills. How this leaves the question we
are not lawyer enough to determine, but
Judge that the amendments cannot be
voted upon until the passage of a law to
tha. effect by another Legislature, as the
Con4titution declares that the Legislature
slall dc ne the mode in which amend
ncnts shall be submitted. 1t is doubt
ful whether this bill was pocketed inten-
tiOnallv, or overlooked in the press of
bu ness Consequent upon the close Of the
sion-pFobaLly the former, as the bill
Tor Ii amendments themselves received
tie signature OF his Excellency.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1876-04-08

TIE rogue's money is feet footed.
Walter Sheriden, who sold forged rail-
r)ad bonds in New York to tho amount
of 100000 three years ago, fed to Eu-
roe with the wife of friend, and spent
the money in riotous living, was lately
captured while crossing the Wall street
Ferry. He had only seventy cents in
his pocket, and it seemed to be all he
possessed in the world. All three of his
cenfederates are in State Prison, they
having sold some 100000 worth of fore-
ed bonds and spent the money. Now
tn y are dep ived of liberty for tie rest
OF their lives. On the whole, perhaps,
robbery does not pay.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1876-04-08

A SAMPLE.-Here is a sample of the
way in which the Reform " House at
Washington proposes to economize. A
bill has just passed appropriating 800, ,00O
for Custom House at Memphis. The an
nual receipts from customs at that port
amount to $33, 900 per year, so that it
will take twelve years to pay for the
building, to say nothing of other ex-
penses. But it must be remembered that
this is Democratic House, and that the
building to be erected is in the Sunny
South. This is the first one. How many
more of these little pickings" " will fol-
low, time alone can tell.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1876-04-08

IT might naturally be supposed that
one nose is worth as much as another--to
the owner or wearer but there is baker
in Chicago who holds differently. He is
a baker who had his nose bitten off in q
quarrel, and in suing for damages he al
leges that his nose was peculiarly useful
to him in bis business in enabling him to
Judge as to the freshness and quality OF
articles used in bread, crackers and cake.
He claims therefore that he has suffered
special damage in addition to that occa-
stoned by loss of time, designation, doc
tors bills, etc. The decision of the case
will be looked for with interest.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1876-04-08

WALDEN, the ex-Assemblyman from
Stanislaus county, who evnced his states
manship by puroining and changing the
ballots so as to elect Il. II. Ward to the
State Senate for the seat Montgomery
now fills, was sentenced to five years in
the State Prison. This wholesome lesson
to ballot-box suffers will be apt to have a
salutary effect.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1876-04-08

GONE CRAzY.-Gus. DeYoung, the
man who got up the " Directory" Of this
county couple of year ago, arrived re-
Gently at Buffalo, N. Y, claiming that
he was pursued by secret combination
of thieves and gamblers. lie was adjudg-
ed to be insane. Gus might have been
insane when here, but if so, there was
certainly "method in his Madness"