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Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1877-12-19

nss Hushnsp rsn crsr Dnoousr os oln
rnicrs. eewiDg Ma, hines can nov bepufcha'ea
At M,nslls tin aud variety stofe, iiom go up,
wnfds. All kipds VI sewing machines repaired
on the shortest notice.
CIesrh,ld, Pa, duly rs, 1871.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1877-12-19

An exchange truthfuIly says that
the idea OF teaching every girl to thumb piano
aud every boy to be book. keeper, will make
potatoes 81 burhel in iwsniy Year,.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1877-12-19

Sheriff Pcntzs real estate bulletin
will be found in this issue Of our paper The
sheria is an extensive dealer In real estate.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1877-12-19

The Episcopal Church, III this place,
'sill be decorated with esergrtens, 10 accordance
with the annual custom, on Christmas evening.
Hhtn presents will be distributed to members of
The sabbath. School, NAt ft
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1877-12-19

Couans.-.The sudden changes OF
weather are sources Of pulmonary, bronchial and
a.thmato affections. Experience has proved
that " lIassons Compound Syrup of Tar" act,
speedily aud certainly when taken In the early
stages Of the disease. It is sold by all the lead.
ing Druggists. Fer sale in cleardeld by lIarts-
wick a Irwin and o. D. Watson.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1877-12-19

David Johnston, Esq, former pro.
prietor Of the Mansion House, In this borough
spent several days with his many friends and ac-
quainiasces in our town last week Mr.. Johnston
is now engaged in the hotel business at Elk City,
Clarion county.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1877-12-19

Have you Dyspepsia, are ou constipatoi have
you yellow SAN, Lo,s Of Appetite, ,ieai Ache,
II SO don't fail to use SHILOH 5 system vi
TALLER. II is guaranteed 10 relieve you, and
will you continue TO suffer when you can be eured
on such terms as these. Price 10 cts. and 10 cts.
Sold by all druggists Of Clearhed.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1877-12-19

DR.. Stewart administers Nitrous
Oxide Gas for he painless extraction Of teeth.
Call and see him. 0Geo in residence, on Sc ond
street, opposite Gov igler's residence. 2ls
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1877-12-19

The regular meeting OF the Clear
Geld N. C. 4. U.will be held IN the Court room
next Friday evening. Allie speakers will be
present to address the meeting.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1877-12-19

FEsTIvAL.-Them members and friends
o: the NJ. L. Church, at Lulhersbure, propose
holding Festival on Christmas. Funds are to
be applied toward the extinguishment Of the
debt on the Church building. Friends. put your
money where it will do the most good. This Is a
rare opportunity.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1877-12-19

Have you seen Fleck & Co.'s holi
day goods
Have you seen Fleck & Co.'s new
advertisement?
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1877-12-19

Have you seen Fleck & Co.'S boli-
day goods?
Have you seen Fleck 4 Co.'s new
advertisement
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1877-12-19
Married.

On Monday, December lOih. 1871, by Lewis
Rthard, Esq', Mr.. George W. Maxtol OF Boggs
toenship, aud Mss Anu MccormieA, OF Jorion
township.
On Wednesday, December 18th, 1877, by Rev.
II. ;. Butler, Mr., Llrn ?. Gulich aud Mics
Martha X Rowies, both OF Lawrence oWnshp.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1877-12-19

LIBERAL.-The customers and friends
Of MIR. John Stock are respectfully invited to
call a, bis cigar store, on Market street. after eating
big dinner on Christmas day, between the
smoke. Don't forget IL
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1877-12-19

A Christmas treat for the scholars
NJ the Clearbeld NJ. X. Sunday School will be held
in the Chsteb on Christmas evening, at o'clock
The parents, ,cholars, teachers and friends are
invited TO be present. The services will be inter
'persed with appropriate music, and a very en-
10, able and interesting time Is expected.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1877-12-19

The mother OF Robert l.. Johnston,
Esq .. EUcnsburg, and member oi the Campria
county bar, who died On the 3Oth ult,, in Indiana
county, vas in The g5th OF ber age. She was the
mother Of II children, aud had 50 grand children.
81 great grand children, and great great chill
dren. Four vi her great grand children served
AS pall-bearers At the funeral. This was the
third tiue that Court adjourned on account OF
death IN Mr. Johuston's family, to wit First his
daug ghler, then his wife, and now bis mother.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1877-12-19

MORE FlsH.-1he Marietta Times, OF
Friday last, says; "On Tuesday last Mr.. Neehs,
u son OF The Superintendent of the Fish Hatch
cry at Cory, in the western part Of the State
brought down $4,000 salmon trout, and 100000
brook trout eggs aud these with 2oj,OOO Cali
fornia salmon already hatehed comprise the stock
at Donegal. 10 about two weeks the California
salmon will be placed in the susquehanua at
different points"
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1877-12-19

MONEY TO LoAS--By the Mutual Life Insurance
Co., OF New York, In SUNS not less than $4,000,
on hrst-class improved farm property. Fer fur.
ther information, applyt' H. ". SMITH,
oct. 3, '77-3m. Clenrhed, Pa.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1877-12-19

Have you seen FlecA 4 Co.'S holi'
day goodsf
Have you seen Fleck 4 Co.'S new
advertisement
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1877-12-19

Advertising iavors intended for our
next issue should be handed in at the Office not
later than Saturday Of this week--'he 22d.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1877-12-19

Last of letters remaining unclaimed
in the Posiotice at cleardsld. for the week ending
December II, 1877 ~
Barbara sellridgc Mrs Sarah Trude..
PA. GAuLIS, 7. NJ.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1877-12-19

Have you seen Flcck & Co.'S holi-
day goods
Have you seen Fleck & Co.'s new
advertisement
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1877-12-19
THE CHEAPEST BOOTS, SHOES & RUBBERS
AT GUINZBURG'S,
SECOAn ST O. Y EGSIrE CO nRT uO Use CLEaREIELD FL
To the citizens Of CIearlleId County:

Icamea
Shoes
at
m
none
grateful share
! Sincerely s. GUINZBURG
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1877-12-19

Have you seen flcck & Co.'S holi
day goods
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1877-12-19
Aailroads.
Pennsylvania Railroad
rYRoNE 8 oLEARFlELD BRANCH

lnN and aftor Monday, JUNE 25, 1871, tho
lOPasscngcr Trains will run daily lexeepi SUN
days. between ryroHeand clearaeid, as follows
cLEARFIELD MAIL.
" q InMln CnndnnInr.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1877-12-19

Have you seen Flcck 4 Co.'S new
adyertistmeuti
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1877-12-19

STAMPINa.--I would inform the
ladies that have received lot Of entirely new
designs. A. GuIssBuRo.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1877-12-19

Have you seen Feck x Co.'s new
advertisement D. fU
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1877-12-19

Have you seen Fleck & Co.'s holi-
day goods
Have you seen Fleck 4 Co.'S new
advertisement
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1877-12-19

Well's Persian Perfum-, BACKMETACK.' I
is rich aud fragrant. Try 1t. Sold by all drug
gists VI Clearheld. decd, II oow6m.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1877-12-19

Have you seen fIeck 4 Co.'S holi'
day goodsl
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1877-12-19

Have you seen Flcck 4 Co.'S holi.
da, goods
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1877-12-19
Williamsport and Elmira hand made
Boots, at lowest prices, at q. 0. A T. W. Moore's

Have you seen Flcck 4 Co.'S holi.
day goods
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1877-12-19

Suitable holiday presents Tor gentle
men at john A. Stocks store. 2w.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1877-12-19

Don't forget the Ball at Pies Opera
House, on Christmas night
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1877-12-19

Have you seen Flcck 4 Co.'S boli'
day goods
Have you seen Fleck 4 Co.'s new
ad,cftis,insnt1
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1877-12-19

Harvey Ale, OF this borough, shot
ami killed good.silcd buck one day last week.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1877-12-19

Have you seen Fleck & Co.'s holi-
day goodsi
Have you seen Fleck & Co.'S new
advertisement
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1877-12-19

Have you seen Flcvk & Co.'S holi-
day goods
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1877-12-19

Have you seen Fleck 4 Co.'S boli-
day goodsf 0iIAfe y fal afHNf
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1877-12-19

Have yen seen Fleck & Co.'S new
Alyertisemrntg
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1877-12-19

The Teachers Institute will con-
yeue IN the Court House on Monday next, Deccm-
24ih, at 2 o'clock p. N. Prot J. II. .shu~aker,
Of Chsnibersburg, viii deliver his hrst lecture
during the afternoon. An are invited 10 attend.
The evening lectures viii begin at 1850 doors
open att. The following gentlenien will lecture
during the week, viz, Prot. L. Hubbard Bar
low, I. n Murray, Esq., Rev. Henry S. Butler,
VIM. NJ. Mccullough, Esq, Rev. Wm. ii. Dill,
Rev. D. B. Hamiin, DID, prvi. J. Ia shumaker.
No admitlsncv lee will be charged Tor any even
ing except Thursday.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1877-12-19

Our Special column is decidedly interesting in
a local point Of view, and profitable reading to
outsiders who want to save money. 4
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1877-12-19

Have you seen Fleck & Co.'s new
advertisement
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1877-12-19

Have you seen Fleck & Co.'S new
advertisement
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1877-12-19

AT tho REPUBLICAN office is the place
to get your job work dune. We are fully prepared
to do anything in the printing line, will do 1t
well, and ut the right kind of prices. IT.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1877-12-19

A SUDDEN ATH.-The Kittanning
Sendasi Of Wednesday last, saysi "0n saiur-
day evening young woman named Mary Ann
Collins met death 10 a terrible manner at the Al
legheuy Paper Mil at Hutton Station, A.v. r. r.,
whore she was employed. II seems that she had
short time previously been assigned to n new
position 10 the second story Of the mill, and was
not familiar with the locality. Another employe
called to Miss Collins to eomo to another part Of
the building and help roll up box of rags. she
started to comply, and doing so, walked through
trup-door which was open and obscured by
steam. The unfortunate girl fell about twenty
fec, into vat Of water aui yitrol, and was drawn
out dead in few moments after. OF course
death was inevitable, even had the girl been
rescued in an instant after she aighled in the
vat The girl lived in the vicinity of the mill
and bad worked in II for number OF years"
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1877-12-19

AS Coop AS CAsH.-Several cords OF
dry pine wood will be very acceptable on account
ofsuhscription, Of at this Office. IT,
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1877-12-19

A tract of land in Gulich township
this county, was recently sold for the snug con.
sideration Of ss5O,oOo d K. Ramcy purchased
the land from Mes.rs. p. a A, Flynn.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1877-12-19

Have you seen Flcck & Co.'s nov
iAdveftisementf
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1877-12-19

For your holiday presents go to S. /.
snyder jswelry store,
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1877-12-19

jury List The names of the Jurors
drawn 70 serrss; NE January term Of our Court
will be found In this paper.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1877-12-19

Have you seen Fleck & Co.'S holi-
day goods
Have you seen Fleck Il Co.'S new
advprtisemuut
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1877-12-19

Have you seen flcck q Co.'S holi
day goods
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1877-12-19

For all kinds oi slver-ware 20 10
"Jersey" snyder's iewelry estshlishmont.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1877-12-19

WANTED l--lOO,0O0 26anch shaved shingles-
10 average from Q to 9! inches-for which We
will pay the highest maHet price.
A.G. kRAnEn a Co.,
feb.2S.tEl Clearfold, Pa.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1877-12-19

The list Of causes put down for trial
on the second week Of the January term OF Court
will he found in this weeks issue.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1877-12-19

Have you seen fleck 4 Co.'S new
adVeftiselnrutf
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1877-12-19

All kinds OF Sewing Machines clean.
s-''~~s>stst Wv. 5; seuihard, clearneli
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1877-12-19

WANTED IL 900 cords Of Hemlock
and Rock Oak Bark, for which We will pay the
highest market price.
jyl2tf. A. q. KRAnrn A Co.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1877-12-19

December is as pleasant as May.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1877-12-19

Have you seen Fleck 4 Co.'S holi.
day goodsi
Have you seen Fleck 4 Co.'s new
advertisement
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1877-12-19

Have you seen Fleck & Co.'S holi-
day goods
Have you seen Fleck 4 Co.'S new
ady.rtiscmentl
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1877-12-19

Havo you seen Flock & Co.'s new
yoftircmentl
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1877-12-19

Don't forget the Ball at Pies Opera
House, on Christmas night.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1877-12-19

steam. The unfortunate girl fell about twenty
feet into a vat Of water auI vtrol, and was drawn
out dead in few moments after. OF course
rescued in an instant after she alighIed in the
vat The girl lived in the vicinity Of the mill,
and bad worked in II for a number of years."
s-.~~.-s----
WoRMs.--lt Is true that worms do
not always come IRON children whole after taxing
n. X. Thompson's Sweet Worm Powders. Should
the worms bc above the stomach they are killed
and iigested with the TODD, aud pass oil N the
form OF white museiage. II the patient ceases
to have the symptoms had before taking the
Sweet Worm Powders. va, II hacking cough,
starting in sleep, resllessness, pale around the
mouth, breath offensive and ieyerish, tongue
coated white, itching ana picking at the nose,
then the PoNde have evidently done their
work. These are more particularly the s. mptoms
when the worms are above the intesunes or bow
els, aud IN tue stomach or abure the digestive
organs, 30 that when they are killed by the Sweet
Worm Powders they are cut up, the same as food
BY digestion.
Prepared BY E. X. Thompson, TiiusyiIle Pa.
Price 25 cts. per bottle. Sofa in clearfeld by Q
D. Watson, and Hartswick a Irwin drusgists
-
AN AWFUL ACCIDENT. The Tyrone
Herald, OF sa'urday iast, relates The following
About II O'Clock yesterday morning, Mr. Alex
andor Mcclellan, OF Ants township, met with an
accident near No. bridge, below Birroinghan,
aud a mile or ~ above Mr. Morris lime kilns,
nh,ch may result in bis death. Mr.. Mcclellan
home adjoins that Of Nc. silhs Mcfarland, above
Graneryilie, and be worked at The kiins abo't
named. Yesterday moruing he boarded The liar'
nsburg freight tram east, conducted by Jacot
woli, al lhis place, and rode to the point above
named, where be attempted to jump IRON the cat
on which he was riding, when, BY solne means
he was thrown with both legs across the track
and under the car. 0ne Or more Of the whe,l'
passed over both legs below the knee, crushing
them in a fearful manner. The engineer Of tue
dra train west after the accident happened
named Wheeler, discovered the injured mar
lying On " track on which be was approaching
just in time to reyerse aud JUMP lrom his engine
and jerk lhe then nsenslble man from the track
thereby saving his whole body from being crushec
by the heavy wheels Of engine No. 400. Con
duclor Conrad Of the train then bad him placed
% car aud brought to The stone barn sVme dis
ianee thus side OF whore the accident happened
where Drs. Burket aud smith, OF this place, an'
DR.. Thompson, Of Spruce Greek, ampulated th'
lett leg at the khee-joint about an hour later
owing to the depressed condition Of the patient
it was decided not to auputa,e the right leg thtp
but il will be necessary TO take 1t OH below th'
Knee as soon Us he Itvnes sufficiently to bear II
Tue unfortunate man was taken home on th'
mail tram last evening. lie has wife and tw'
VI three children"
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1877-12-19

Have you seen Flcck & Co.'S hol'.
day goods
Have you seen Fleck & Co.'s new
ad, ,ertisementi
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1877-12-19

rpluanie rfi-tt ,i-i---hi.,y y No
! =, Ss"~ssA'ss Yc~sae-~Ur
llie at The shaw Ileose stable lasi Friday night
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1877-12-19

Needles for all kinds of Sewing Ma
chine. can be had Of W $. souihafd. Clearad j.,
Pa. ats
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1877-12-19

SALT l-Lytlc has just received an
other lot Of tine Salt largest sized twiled sacks.
80 the article can he had ai two dollars again.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1877-12-19

Have you seen Fleck 4 Co.'S holi.
day goods
Have you seen Fleck & Co.'S new
adyertlsementl
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1877-12-19

II you want to buy beautiful holi
day present for man or youth, go to John A.
Stocks store, at II. H. shsws old stand, Market
street, Clearheld. Pa. raw.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1877-06-26

MADAME SALvATI made her first an
pearance at the Bellevue House last
night. The circumstances were some
what embarrassing, as a dancing party
had, on account Of the storm, to be ac-
comodated with quarters up stairs. d.
She is most exquisite vocalist and rem
dered the very sdifficult "L'Arditi
Waltz" admirably. This evening She
sings a cavatina from "Nabucco,o by
Verdi, and "My Ship Comes In" BY
Maillard.
AS Conductor Stones freight train. on
the G., IL. & D. Railroad, was pulling
oat of The depot last evening, the fire.
man, Timothy Wheeler, was hanging to
The side OF one of the cars. A train
backing down in the opposite direction
getting OF the track caught Wheeler anu
crushed him to death. The remain s
were taken to Dayton. o., where the de-
ceased leaves a family.
WILSON HAGEN, driver of one of Mr..
John Cocnnowel's coal wagons, was to
appear before Squire John ". Reilly at
O'Clock this afternoon to answer "a
charge of cruelty driving lame horse.
Mr.. Barney Bussman, formerly of the
Sheritf's office, will be married at MT.
Pleasant tomorrow to Miss Dora Seifert.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1877-06-26
WEEKLY REVIEW OF THE CINCIN
NATI MARKET.
CINCINNATI. June a6-9P M


FLOUR-The market has been steady, but
closes rather easy, with fair local demand to-
day. Fancy quoted SSa9 rs, as to quality. Fam
lily sells to-day at So 6UaS 80, extra at 81 S5aS 35
per Drl, the latter figure delivered. SuperGne
quoted So 5Ua1, low grades 81 25a5 Is per brl.
rye -four 81 25a4 81, anu sold at S4 Is for choice
Northwestern. Spring wheat -four selling at
IS 35aS 70 per brl.
CORN-The market is firm and quiet. Ear
sold at 4Sa50c per bu, according 10 location.
Shelled is quoted 49a5Oc per bu, and very little
wanted.
BARLEY-Is nominal. Nothing doing to
establish quotations.
OATS-1he market is inactive but held
steady. Good to prime mixed are quoted 3Sil
4Uc, and white 4Ua43c per bu. Choice Ohio white
held la2G more.
milling demand and market closes rather
quiet. White is quoted 81 S5a$l 95 per bu for
good to choice, but little to be had at this.
Amber II S5al 20 per bu, red 81 T0al S5 for fair
to prime per bu.
kYE-The demand is Fight but not much or
the market. No. 2, in elevator, sold to-day al
7Uc per bu. Sample on ARRIVAL is quoted 6laGSl
Tor PRIME per bu.
BACON-Market quiet and steady. Snoul-
ders quoted SIC, clear RIB sides 7HHSc, anu
clear slues SAaS3sC per lD, backed. sugar
cured hams III IN ueratc jobbing demand ut .
allc per ID, as to average.
BULK MEATS-Dcmand fair and marke
steady. Shoulders quoted sc, clear rib sides
held at TIC. aud clear sides 7}sc per ib, al
loose, anu packed haAc more.
MESS PUnk-Market quiet, but held firm
at Sl3 Is per brl for prime city, ana moderat,
demand At about 25c less.
LARD-The market remains quiet and
steady. Prime steam is quoted 9c, and cnr-
repL ""ba s'<" per lb, but bids at about Il
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1877-06-26
THE Skin GAME.

Away back in 1864, Mr.. John Woods I,
of Galloway County, Missouri, went
out to try his fortunes in Montana, TAX
ing with him old Sam, one Of the dar-
kies who had grown up on the home
place. Sam. had for years, even before
he was free, had pretty much his own
way, and was wen known as sensible
and witty fellow. In Montana he
picked up odd jobs, and was in constant
requisitlon. lie was one day employed
by Yankee carpenter to hew log for
him, and, having completed the job,
went to the "boss" for his pay, expect
ing to charge about 75 cents. Mean
time the carpenter had made rough
coffin for a poor fellow who had died IN
the wilderness, and at the time Of Sam 3
call friend Of the deceased was pay
ing for the cottin, the amount being $50.
Turning TO SAM, the carpenter in his
quick, snappy way, asked:
"Got that log doneW
"Y-y-yes, b-b-boss, all d-d-done."
"Well, how much is ltT
"F-f-rour d-u-l dollars am half"
"Graoious! Why, you'd skin a man
aliyew
"Y-y-es, boss, but daPs not as b-p-bad
as skin him alter he's d-d-dead."