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Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1878-12-14

NIGHT SoHooL.-The county school
board cheerful]y acceded to Mr.. Cor
such's request for room to hol d a
night school for his employees. The
school opened Monday evening, with
Miss Adeline E. Brown, teacher. The
attendance numbers Is. Mr.. Gorsuch
bears the entire expense. All honor
to him.
TIE Coal TRADE.-The product Of
the mines Of the Cumberland coal
region for the week ending Saturday
December 7, 1878, was 2S,852 tons,
and for the year to that date, $780,
b75 tons, an increase ofl17, 1857 tons as
compared with the corresponding
period of last year.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1878-12-14

PERsoNAL.-A. J. Colborn, Esq,
of Somerset, Pa, spent several days
this week in Frostburg with F. G.
Beall, Esq, his son-in-law. On Mon
day he favored us with a pleasant
call. Mr.. Colborn is a prominent
and popular lawyer of Somerset, and
was last month elected to the Penn
sylvania House of Delegates. H s
daughter, Mrs. DR.. Miller of Berlin,
Pa, accompanied him to Frostburg.
Walter S. Ravenscraft, Esq, ar
rived in town Monday last from New
York on his return to his western
home. He will leave Monday next.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1878-12-14

The Frostburg Rifle Team informs
us that they went to Cumberland last
Saturday, contested with the Rifle
Team of that city for a $50 Win
chester Rife and won it. To-day
another conest will be held at Cum
berland for a rifle of same make and
value, and next Saturday, 2lst inst,
the Cumberland Rifle Team will come
to Frostburg and contest for prize
not yet named. The Frostburg team
is in excellent trim and feel confident
of success all along the line.
ADMITTED TO THE BAR-Credttable
Exansaaaatson.-We are pleased to
quote the following from the Bedford
(Pa.) Inquirer, of the 9Th inst, con-
corning former townsman
Mr.. Thomas NJ. Arms trong, after pass
ing very creditable examination was ad
mitted as q member of the Bedford bar on
Monday afternoon He is q student of
more than ordinary ability, and enters the
brigade of lawyers more as veteran than
raw recruit. He has the energy and vim
to hoe his row, and we wish him success in
his new field OF labor. Politically, he is
republican, and an active worker in the
ranks.
In addition, we are informed that
a competent gentleman who was pres
ent says Mr.. Armstrong acquitted
himself better than any candidate for
the Bedford bar for many years. He
is son of James D. Armstrong, ESQ,
of this place, and we'll known here.
We rejoice at his success, and trust
there are greater triumphs in store
for him. The elements are in him to
achieve them
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1878-12-14

WE give an original Christmas
story on our first page in the shape of
a heavy advertisement of Hitchins
Bros. preparations for the holiday
trade. Those people in need, (and
who are not?) of goods for the great
festive period, will find it interesting
reading.
Beall, Baush & Co., also announce
holiday goods in great profuslon un-
der head of New Business Locals.
Don't fail to read them.
George H. Wittig, the champion
Confeotioner and Baker, wants the
people to know that he is in the field
with all sorts of mic macs for children
of all ages. See his advertisement.
In thejewelry and silver ware lines,
Daniel j. Betz prese nts superb at
fractions in probably tho most elegant
stock ever displayed in Frostburg.
Call and get something that is bound
to please.
And for hardware of all descrip-
tions, Frank G. Beall beats all. Any
thing and everything you want in
that way is ready to hand and sure to
sell, for, comparatively, what he has
not, ism worth having.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1878-12-14

VeeuhuWt Ht}t62cOG CUOt12eG.-Ine
congregation of The Reformed Church
have on hand for exhibit on and dis
posal at their approaching Fair and
Festival one of Needham's Musical
Cabinets. As a recent invention it is
probably second to none in the must
cal line. 1t consists of reed action
aud bellows similar to that used in
parlor organs, and is played with
foot pedals as is the organ. The
most striking fe ature of the instru-
ment Is that any one, whether under
standing music or not, can play any
desired melody or harmony, sacred or
secular, from the most plaintive dirge
to the liveliest dance music. Thus it
is prominently adapted for lodges
sunday schools, prayer meetings,
home devotional exercises, for use in
all cases where correct music is re-
quired and no musician is at hand to
perform.
The New York Daily Graphic has
the following to say of this great in
vention
A MUSICAL NovELTY.-Thisis undoubt-
eddy the age of progressive Improvements
as the numberless inventions made public
from day to day testify. The telephone
shows what can be done With electricity,
while the Needham Musical Cabinet CA
hibts conclusvely the wonderful progress
made in musical instruments. It consists
of prepared paper, which is put into the
Cabinet and played automatically, requir-
ing scarcely any effort on the part of the
performer and furnishing either a finished
solo performance, a rich accompaniment
to the voice, or valuable orchestral effects.
Any desired melody can be performed,
either sacred or secular, and for dancing
accompaniment it is unsurpassed. Having
no Keyboard or other complications, the
cabinet costs less than half price of any
key instrument and does not REQUIRE a
player that has studied music. The cata-
: logue of music as prepared for the Cabinet
embraces 226 compositions, including sa-
cred, secular, operate and dancing airs,
Two rolls of music are furnished with each
instrument, and the purchaser may make
selection from the above number.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1878-12-14

A REMARKABLE ANNIVERSARY
7aoln Sisters Who Ma1vied Brothers,
Their Nlnetieth Ba9thday.-To day,
December 18th, 1878, is the ninetieth
birthday of Mrs, Betsy Wright and
Mrs. Sally Wright, who married, res
pectively, Messrs. Thomas and Will
liam Wright, brothers. Both ladies
are still hale and active, and promise
to live for years yet.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-09-14

The annual meeting Of the Ottawa Building
Association was held on Monday evening at the
office Of Mackinlay " Hess. b. :. Porter WAS
elected pre-, dent OF the association; il. Goudoii,
vice president; VIM. Colwcll secretary; K. {.
Jordan, treasurer; T. f.. MacKinlcy solicitor;
and d. LorriauX, p. Talbot and G. B. Hess,
finance committee The directors elected are as
follows: j. A. Achernan, T. Carcw, K. c.
Jordan, H. GOndolf, VIM. Cplwcn, +. q. King,
c. b. Hes, F. Talbot, p w. StCrk,Icgcr, d.
Laahy, b s.. Porter, D. LDuiauX and I. Z. Mac
Kiulay. The annual report, owing 10 the a6-
sencc o. the Secretary, was not made out as full
a. usual. The report made, however, shows
these general facts: Total valuation of stock,
So "a 20. Tie number OF shares il each syrin.
- -T--E and their value are - follows.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-09-14

George Dawson Coleman the we'll known
Pennsylvania millionaire owner of the Corn
wall iron mines and furnaces in Lebanon coun-
~ of that state, died on Monday at his Corn
wall home near Lebanon, aged So years. Cole.
man was born in Lebanon county, and was II
wing in politics and subsequently republi.
can He represented Lebanon county in the
state senate and was also a prominent candi-
date for state treasurer. President Grant FIRE
quently visited him at his home in Cornwall,
and At one time offered him the secrctarysiip
of the interior department. Mr. Coleman Was
a member of the state board of charities, and
held important local trusts. The iron deposit
at Cornwall is generally considered to be the
largest and most valuable in the United States
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-09-14

The La Sale Press. in reference to the ru-
NOR that the Hon. Washington Bushnell in
tended to be an independent candidate for con
gress in this district, says:
Bush. is strong man, in or out of office, and
on the stump is without an equal in the district.
There are lots of people in the four counties OF
La Sale, Grundy Will and Kendall who would
nightly like a chance TO vote for really in
dependent man next November. Ii would be
wicked to do so, Ofcoursc, and Bushnell ought
not to temptthe good people ofthe 18th district.
1t Of course remains one Of those insoluhie
problems that are always coming up in politicS
how is il that with man like Bushnell in their
ranks the republicans of this district should
nominate and elect man TO congress like p
c. HAYES?
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BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Annual September session.
TUESDAY, SrrT. llIH

TUESDAY, SrrT llIH--.
The Board of Supervisors Of lii Sale county
met at the court house in pursuance of law al
o'clock T. NJ. The roll call showed that quo
rum was present.
As the county cour, then in session had given
way for their meeting in the court room for Il
few minutes TO ill the requirements OF the law,
they simply met to adjourn, which was done on
motion Of Supervisor Brown, of Peru.
As the board consists Of forty-two members and
the dilapidatcd old shell called the court house
has not sufficient room in which TO transact its
ordinary business, the county legislature ad-
journed 10 meet Al the city hall on Nednesoay al"
A
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-09-14
READ With CARE.

No one need fear to
get their Drugs & Medi-
cines at e. Z. Griggs'
Drug Store after seeing
his Case at the Fair
There were over 500
Preparations, all made
in his Drug Store, war
ranted perfectly pure
and strictly oMcinal.-
Among them are some
of the finest chemical
preparations. The arti-
Giles show such a COM
plete knowledge Of all
drugs & medicines and
such skill in compound
ing them. the +. z
Griggs Drug Store de-
serves the confidence Of
every one. The wiz es,
tonic bltters. cement,
&C.. are unsurpassed.-
Prices shall be as low
as possible. The public
will find a full stock OF
Paints. Oils. Glass. &c;
also al Of the School
Books in use. and the
new School Book 1or
the high school; Blank
Books, Stationery. &c.
(. Y. GRlGeS.
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REMAINING BALLOTS.

After the third ballot Whitney withdrew in
favor of Holdridge Whitney had waXcd
warm; and waxing warm tlunga shoc flew OF
the tangent-"lost his grip" us the boys say.
1t seems there had been sharp contest in
their town between Bowen and Whitney for
the delegates Whitney coming out ahead.
Seeinr. however, that the nomination of Bow
en- was inevitable, his many wrongs could keep
silent no longer; so he advised his friends to
vote for Holdridge, and defeat his opponents
scheme of fraud and corrupion"-thc "ho-
Gus pocus" which is making this nomination.
After few bowls and groans for Whitney,
Francis Bowen was nominated.
On notion of Bull the old central commit
tee was reappointed.
There was no further business before the
convention, but no adjournment could be had
till Hon. B. c.. Cook, who had entered the
room, had spoken. He said il gave him inf
mite pleasure to meet again so many OF his old
mpatriots-comrades of the grand old times
when the party was born and fought its great
est battles. But he did not mean to make a
speech then but would reserve that till a fil.
ture time in the campaign. He had been in
Texas this spring, however and saw that it
was not safe to intrust the government to such
people. He had had his temper sorely tried
by them while there, and had seen most hOrri-
BILE injustice dealt out to the colored man
His word of council was: you can't afford to
lose the members of the legislature who elect a
senator. The representatives and congress
man aust be elected And much more in It
similar vein.
Hon l.. b. Croker was called for and said
that two years ago, when nominated he was
out of town and had never thanked the con
yention for the honor done him them they
will therefore please accept his thanks now a.
double barrelled, covering both the past and
present lis was republican, he said, like
the Kentuckian on a high old DUNK, "all WOO
and yard wide"-certaiuly yaTd rjde! lie
thought the present the eliminating point o
the rebellion and the country never in moro
desperate strait than now. He was down on
the minority representations hard to tigh
against-and advised republicans to be straigh
IN the matter Of giving each Of their candi
dates his | Z, vote
Bowen and Lewis were called for but iailcC
to put in an appearance. So Robinson moveC
to adjourn, which was carried.
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The suburbs.


The city of Sandwich is erecting $4,000 cit
hall: and will collect city taxes tins year 10 III
eXtravagant amount of $1,000.
! John Parr of Rutland, while attending TIT
county fair last week, was son struck. He i
called Charles Augustus, and John is doing al
well'' rs can be expected
| Lostant is happy at last After mutitUdinou'
disappontments, they III last got Geo Woodiort
to talk temperance to them for three days las
week.
| The Streator Fire. Press says the road into Deer
Park has been so repaired that it is now safe tc
drive over it,
Lostant has $50 inhabitants, 80 bushes:
houses, . hotels, 3 grain elevators, , lawyers,
doctors, 3 churches, &c.
Tonca schools have 1876 pupils.
Norman Kilburn, of this city, lectured on tenn
perance at Sheridan last Sunday week.
The Ne,rs Letter, Sheridan, says the contractors
have arrived at Sheridan to replace the wooden
railroad bridge IL that place with an iron one.
Mendoza is in another squabble as to her mu
nicipal government Sanford the former clerk
having resigned the Mayor appointed W, f
Whitmore Clerk, who took charge of the clerks
books, &c. Last week at the regular meeting
Whitmore called the roll but some of those pres
ent not recognizing the new clerk refused to an
swer TO their names. Those who did answer
not constituting Il quorum the Mayor declared
''no quorum present." the clerk picked up th'
records and left the hall; and, by and by, wher
the aldermen discovered the situation, they toe
slipped out one by one in Il sheepish sort OF /
way. The council denies the right of the Mayor
to appoint clerk and as neither will give in, ne
business can be transacted.
In August Grand Ridge shipped lOi cars o
grain and 20 cars of stock. The receipts of the
railroad office were $500 for the month.
For the yellow fever sufferers Strcator sent las
week $40; Lostant SIS; Mendoza about S325
The Streator militia not getting free transpor
tation to Chicago last week stayed at home. Il
would have been cheap to go to Chicago at the
states expense, and spend about s. apiece ndi
vdually, but it was too expensive to come to OF
tawa at half fare, drill an hour at the fair and &C
home with hundred dollars for their treasury
5. f. Gary is going to talk greenbackism to the
natives of Mendoza ON Monday next.
On Tuesday last a locomotive of the Chicago y
Paducah r. r. was left in the Streaior yards tc
make steam against the hour of her departure.
The "hostler" left the yard to call the engineer
When both came back no locomotive was to be
seen 1t had vanished AS the boys did not be-
eve very strongly in gcnii and Arabian Nights
entertainments, another engine was sent down the
road after the renegade. "No, o. was found
about miles out, as far as her steam could drive
her. Carecssncso had left the throttle open a
trine, until sufficient steam was made to start
her. No damage was done,
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w WEDNESDAY.

The board crowded themselves in the council
chamber of the city hsll. Every member re-
sponded except Mr.. Fiahrrty aud Mr. LaIif, the
former being absent on duty connected with the
county asylum.
large number of petitions were presented ana
referred to the proper committees.
4 dozen or more petitions and circumstances
were submitted for and against the building OF a
new court Louise and Jail.
On motion of Mr. Bowen, the entire subject
was deferred till Friday morning.
Supervisor Carey presented Il petition asking
for further county aid in paying for the La Sale
bridge
Supervisor Brown, Of Peru, created some mer-
riment by reading the following resolution:
WEREAs, A majority of this board are candi-
dates for the respective offices in the Gift OF this
county, the board being in u languishlng condi-
ton and oysters being plenty and cheap, he 1t
RcSOlitd, That said candidates be requested to
furnish the board with an oyster supper and APP
pcndages on Friday evening next.
Carried with applause, John Stout alone voting
"no" with the privilege of changing to yes
next election.
Adjourned till Thursday morning.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-09-14

The high school opened on Monday as an
nounccd in the Congregational church, with
about 100 pupils. The arrangements are some
what primitive and incomplete As yet, but Tue
school is running nicely, and will have the neccs-
sury furniture III few days. The examinations
on Saturday did not admit many pupils, but an
other will be held during the holidays.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-09-14

Mayo u Widmer have done their cleaning and
fixing up in the fall, having, during the last few
weeks. changed their windows from eight TO two
pancs. and handsomely papered and painted The
interior 4. Billy Gilman did th. latter vJ.,.,
of course it is one Of The finest offices in the city
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-09-14
lcir value are 81, follows:

Tie hr,t series Is now being paid of, certain
number Of shares being drawn each month.
Books are now open for the 18Th series. Il will
DC found 70 be = yooG investment
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Land f B SALE.

OnchalI souion or IsJsoc-, WIN dwelling house, u
tel Hy mile, east Of Grand Ridge and uo- south OF
Nar-eilcs u the town 81 GrlHu Rapids Price cheap ana
terms Of SAL, liberal For further Information Apply o. t'
proprietor. Dl; q. 81 sIls residence near g. IT, Z" q -. Ia
bnrnt. OIilAA. ILnmIs. s.ntl-nN
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NICHOLSON & SNOW,

- EyIDIN So ~ I4Is.-~I aIi 90 4-.l.. .'i -
VI T., SAIL. toI'sTN -- BY Niriu" ~ t'tl"ia "'I
f oil Uurrr court 90 sand county, entered ~ OBJ" Atu-'
term .: III court s. d. 4-,-. The lpplstn "i 'li
uf. n N.ta-rf CuH-''.r ~ Dewitt = N,l.i''t MINOR. h
-a the following described real estate h'.v-l' To- AN h
nor. situate M Tie county ~ IA sale an. r,l OF ~
Wit. 1te Undivided 0ur-eyru'h H| f1' iar ~ 81 ~
r ri. .~.-. .I --fr---H' -r.v.. r . ! sa'l
HlfH De- - D. ~
ss AID tie interest 90 aid minor ia anu o. tc SAD
real esHir a. c south Lyur % the County C.-r House
OftrwH. M. .r r...-..
II an. p. .1c.s HOSE. ,l.'f CAL %. laid, .-sI q
IN one year with Interest A. eight per cent per anLu e
fsrred ptyntL 10 D. secured by 49, ayrisg ur PREMISE
-,id purchaser may pay az clsl. ~ hs ~ or
RENIANIS a. NANArTA.
Grn-t'ln or hewitt 3 Narat'a-
I.l,uOLsuS - ssy,.. 81. 4,itoI,. sf..-.
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There will be special meeting of the Young
Ladies' Temperance Society, Saturday Sept. 9Th,
at Up. NJ. in their rooms. All are requested t.
Re present ZETTA STRAwN, see.
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dan, as the representative Of Mission, which
never had an office" Francis Brown, of the
same town: Geo. r. Watson, Of Leland, the
champion Of Adams, the banner republican
town Of the county; and W. II. lloIdrldge,
from the pan-handle-dark and beni@hted
Egypt. The latter was put forward 10y Hoge'
of Usage who said il would seem La Sale
county was the brecding-house OK candidates.
There was litter here, all possessing all me
virtues of the Jew or the gentle, &c. bu'
the n-handle-benigntc Egypt-had never
vet been heard of in the councils OF the eject
and she had Il claim. And she indeed had
the best man-the best man who ever trod the
soil of this county-(voice spit HIM out!')
William Henry Harrison lloldridge! prophet
ic name that will ride down all opposition,
and fill your bellies with the corn and wine OF
Egypt Hoopa.
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@arrifn

ON u, 7th ms. by Arthur lockwood. Esd, Mr., HIRAM
SPRI NGSrEtD JE, of Serena, ILL., 10 MISS ''hNI.llA
THOMPSON, of Adams.
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It ballot was as follows;
The nomination of Crooker was made unan
SECOND BALLOT.

After this ballot, Nichols name was with
drawn, while Pap Burwcl and other small fry
were ignored altogether
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DtrD.

In this city on Sunday the Sth inst al o'clock \. NJ
stSIE DAY Youngest daughter OF Elias NJ. and Agnes f.
Dav: aged yrs. 9 mos and ~ days.
take these little lambs said He,
And lay them in my breast;
Protection they shall find In me,
In me be ever bCst. -
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Z. c. Lewis offered resolution that this report
and the facts and figures in possession of the com
mttee be submitted to the county attorney with
instructions to prosecute offenders in these cases
according 10 law. White desired to defer the fur
thcr consideration of the subject till tomorrow
afternoon. Motion carried.
Adjourned till 4. NJ. Friday.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-09-14

The largest and cheap
est stock in the city, in
all shades Of color and
black. More to arrive
Ioi1vr
, 1878-09-28
THE CONSTITUTION.
tArticlc XVII

Sec. IA. The first Legislature shall
meet at l2 o'clock, Meridian, at the seat
OF government, on the seventh Monday
after the first general election; shall effect
I'M organization, and thereafter the Leg
islature shall meet biennalIy, ut such
times and places rs may be provided by
Inv.
Sec. 15 Until the Legislature shall
otherwise provide, the terms OF the Su-
premc, Circuit and Probate Cour,s shall
be held as is now provided by law for
the Supreme, District and Probate Courts
of the Territory.
Sec. l6. Until there shall be new
apportionmrnt under the authority of
the State, the Senators and members Of
the House Of Representatives shall he
apportoncd among the several districts
as follows
The county Of WalIa Wnllp shall COM
sti:ute the First Senate District.
The counties of Columbia, Whitman
and Stevens shall constitute the Second
Senate District.
The cnunties of Clarke, Skamaria
Yakima and Kiickitat shall constitute
the Third Senate District.
The counties ot Cnwlitz, Wahkiakum
and Paclfc shall constitute the Fourth
Senate District.
The counties Of Thurston and Lewis
shall conStiiutc the Filth Senate District.
The counties OF Pierce, Mason and
Chehalis shall constitute the Sixth Sen
ate District.
Tho county o! King shall constitute