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The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1879-03-27
CENTRAL
State Normal School.
(Eighth Normal School District
LOCK HAVEN, CLINTON CO., PA.
A. n. RAUB, A. NJ, Principal.

This school as at present constituted,
offers the very best facilities for Pro-
fessional and Classical learning.
Buildings spacious, inviting and
commodious; completely heated by
steam, well ventilated, and furnished
with a bountiful supply of pure water,
soft spring water.
Location healthful and easy of ac-
cess.
Surrounding scenery unsurpassed.
Teachers experienced, efficient, and
alive to their work.
Discipline, firm but kind, uniform
and thorough.
Expenses moderate.
Fifty cents week deduction to
those preparing to teach.
Students admitted at any time.
Courses of study prescribed by the
State; I. Model School. II. Prepal a.
tory. III. Elementary. Nv. Scien-
entific.
ADJUNCT COURSES:
I. Academic. II. Commercial. III.
Music. w. Art.
The Elementary and Scientific
courses are Professional, and students
graduating therein receive State Diplo-
| mas, comforting the following cores
ponding degrees: Master of the Ele-
ments, and Master of the Sciences.
Graduates in the other courses receive
Normal Certificates of their attain
ments, signed by the Faculty.
The professional courses are liberal,
and are in thoroughness not inferior to
those of our best colleges.
The State requires higher order of
citizenship. The times demand it. 1t
is one of the prime objects OF this
school to help to secure it by furnish
ing intelligent. and efficient teachers
for her schools. TO this end it solicits
young persons of good abilities and
good purposes-those who desire to
improve their time and their talents,
as students. To all such it promises
aid in developing their powers and
abundant opportunities for well paid
labor after leaving school.
For catalogue and terms address the
Principal.
s. d. BALL,
President Board of Trustees.
II. @. NIPPLE,
Secretary.
BOARD OF TRUSTEES:
Clinton county.-S. d. Ball. T. C.
Nipple, DR.. j. III. Barton, A. H. Best,
Jacob Brown, Wilson Kistler, A. N.
Raub, w. w. Rankin, r. G. Cook,
Samuel Christ, G. Knitting, s. M.
Bickford, HI. L. Diffenbach, A. G
Noyes, 5. R. Peale.
Centre-Ex-Gov. A. G. Curtin.
Clearfeld-Ey. Gov. VIM. Bigler.
Mrs'7syl
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1879-03-27

"A pie eating match between two
notoriOusly voracious men was con-
tested in ST. Louis. One had a wide
mouth, ponderous jaws, an appetite
sharpened by "a hours of fasting, and
was naturally the favorite before the
start. The other was manifestly a
dyspeptic, and his appearance was
against him. Hot apple pies of a uni
form size were used, and the man who
ate most in a half an hour was to be
the winner. The favorite led for
twenty minutes, swallowing eigh pies
in that time, and leaving his competitor
a pie and a half behind but at that
juncture he choked and was compelled
to rest. The dyspeptie kept steadily
at work, closing the gap. and then
forged ahead. At the conclusion of
the half hour he was half through his
thirteenth pie, while the favorite was
In his eleventh.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1879-03-27
In Donaldsonville. La.. there is

In Donaldsonville, La, there is
a novelty in the way of court house.
1t is very small flat-boat covered In.
Being discovered floating down the
river it was pulled ashore, and is now
occupied on court days by colored
Justice of the peace to settle disputes.
The doctrine of personal holiness,
or entire freedom from sin, seems to be
gaining ground in the Methodist
Church. In the Kentucky conference
few days ago, the venerable Bishop
Scott said: "For fifty-four years I have
been q follower of Christ, and for over
fifty years professor of holiness. 1
have not only professed it bat have en-
loved it.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1879-03-27
Estate Notice.

ESTATE OF JAMES r. SNADDEN,
of the Township of Berzinger, Elk Co.,
deceased. All persons indebted to
said Estate are requested to make inn
mediate payment, and those having
legal claims again the same will
present them without delay in proper
order for settlement.
JENNIE SNADDEN, Executor.
Or her Attorney
w. w. AMEs, ESQ.
st. Mary's, Elk Co., Pa.
n3t4.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1879-03-27

The contributions to the fund in
stituted by the Lord Mayor of London
for the relief of the sufferers by the
Szegedin foundations has reached the
sum of S35, 900.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1879-03-27

Archbishop Purcell, of Cincinnati,
has received letter from Cardinal
McCloskey, saying that conference
of church dignitaries will be held in
the east, at which they hope to devise
some plan for his relief.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1879-03-27

Not only have active sanitary
measures been neglected in most
of the Southern cities and villages
ravaged last year by the yellow fever,
but generally they are less clean than
usual.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1879-03-27

The report of the board of inquiry
in the case of General Fitz John Por-
ter has been received by the Secretary
of War and has been sent to Mr..
Hayes for his decision.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1879-03-27

A traveller from the country
drank a glass of whiskey in Chris
tiansburg, Va, put twenty-five cent
piece on the bar, received ten cents
change, and demanded five more.
The barkeeper explained that the
Moffat punch had increased the price
of drinks. The countryman drew a
revolver, declared that he wouldn't be
swindled, and was shot dead by the
barkeeper.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1879-03-27

Mayor Williams, of Gloucester.
Mass, has published reduest for con-
tributions from the country at large in
aid of the families of the seamen lost
on st. Georges Bank during the re-
cent gales.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1879-03-27
Flowers for
Everybody.
NONE BETTER. NONE CHEAPER
We Sell for $1.OO

We Sell for $1.OO
Strong, vigorous and we'll grown plants.
s Roses or o Geraniums or 10 Fuch-
sia or Is Verbenas or Is Pansies or 10
Single Petunias or Is Basket and Bed
dingilants or Il COleus or II Hello
tropes or IL Chrysanthemums or II
Gladiolus or 10 Dble Tuberose Bulbs
for 81 90 or II Plants and Bulbs Il of
each collection) Sl.00 or half this col
lection-75 Plants and Bulbs with New
pure white ageratum (blanche) added
$500 or the whole collection of $50
choice plants and Bulbs with a plant
of Ageratum Blanche or the New
Scarlet Rose Geranium Mrs. Taylor
added $500.
We guarantee safe delivery by Express
Our Priced Circular of
FLOWERS For EVERYBODY
Sent Free.
HARRY CHAPEL, Florist,
200 West 4th st. Williamsp0rt, Pa.
n3eowMrApMy.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1879-03-27
Estate Notice.

ESTATE of Valentine Glatt, Jr.,
late of st, Mary's Borough, Elk Co.,
deceased. All persons indebted to
said estate are requested to make i'm
mediate payment, and those having
legal claims against the same, viii
present them without delay in proper
order for settlement, to
GAARLEs CHAR ssatH scaiss;LE. is; Executors.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1879-03-27

Nearly 100000 cattle, mostly
young, will be driven from Texas
north before the hot weather of August
begins. The number of cattle in a
"drive' is generally 5000, though it is
sometimes much larger.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1879-03-27

When the great Russian plague of
I'LL had carried off three fourths of
the people of Moscow it was checked
by the frost. Expecting that it would
break out again in the spring, Cath
arine II. commissioned Count Orloff
to destroy all the clothing and rags
left by the victims of the scourge.
The count knew that even despotic
power could not compel the people to
obey this order properly, so he set up
in the rag business. "The highest
price paid for cast-off clothing"
"Clothing bought and no questions
asked" were among the tempting
official advertisements of the day.
Thieves and scavengers We're his allies.
Bonfires of clothing were made, and
the houses and streets We're cleared
and disinfected. Next year there was
plague in Moscow.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1879-03-27
Executors Notice.

LNstate of Conrod Meyer, Sr., late of
lLFox township, Elk county, Pa,
deceased. Letters testamentary upon
said estate having been granted to the
undersigned, all persons indebted
thereto are requested to make immedi-
ate settlement, and those having
claims or demands against the same
will present them without delay for
settlement
ELIAS Ell las MNL00Y1ER, NL01, }Executor.
n1t4.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1879-03-27
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Young Men prepared for active busi-
ness life. The only institution in the
United States exclusively devoted to
practical business education. School
always in session. Bag For circulars
giving full particulars address,
j. G. SMITH, A. NJ,
Pittsburgh, Pa.
n5inlm1.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1879-03-27
Estate Notice.

ESTATE OF JOHN PINTZGER,
late of Jones Township, Elk county,
deceased. All persons indebted to
said Estate are requested to make i'm
mediate payment, and those having
legal claims against the same will
present them without delay in proper
order for settlement.
JACOB SMITH, Executor.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1879-03-27

Last Friday morning at about two
O'Clock, Matthew Greed, proprietor of
dry goods store at jamestown, KY,
found burglar behind the counter
and shot him dead, fifteen buckshot
penetrating his body. 1t is not known
where the burglar was from.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1879-03-27

The total "log cut" of Michigan
this winter aggregates 2,4O4, ,267, ,465
feet The computation gives the
actual cut of nearly every logging
firm.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1879-03-27

A device for cheating at cards was
discovered by the San Francisco police
in room that had been used by poker
players. 1t was small brass frame
for holding extra cards, so made as to
be fastened in the sleeve and slid
down into the right hand by pulling a
string with the left hand. Then the
needed card could be extracted with
out detection and afrerward pulled up
into the sleeve again.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1879-03-27

"A man in st. Paul took out a life
insurance policy for $5 900, one of the
printed conditions being that the
company need pay nothing if he COM
mitted suicide. He became insane,
and killed himself. His widow sued
for the $1,000 on the ground that, being
driven to self-slaughter by insanity, a
disease, does not constitute violation
of the suicide clause, which can be
applied to criminal self-distruction
only. The Minnesota Supreme Court
decides for the widow.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1879-03-27
NEW ADVER EASEMENTS.
Catharine M'Garvey,
by her next friend,
George Morgan,
John M'Garvey.
nIN0BEE,

To THE RESPONDENT ABOVE NAMED.
Take notice, that subpoena and alias
subpoena having been issued in the
above entitled case, and returned mot
found in the county," you are hereby
notified to appear before said court on
the FOURTH MONDAY OF MAY,
A. ID. 1879 to answer the said libellant's
complaint.
d. G. OYSTER, Sheriff.
Sheriff's Office, Ridgway Pa.
March IL, 1879.
HALL & M'CAULEY, Attorneys for
Libellant. n6t5
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1879-03-27

The anti.Chinese party in the Cal
ifornia Constitutional Convention
failed to secure the insertion into the
new Constitution of the proposed two
sections which prohibit the residence
of persons in that State who are in
eligible to become citizens, and pro-
hibiting persons ineligible to citizen
ship" to fish in Californian rivers and
hold, lease, or purchase real property.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1879-03-27
, A T E N T
T r A D E N A r < S.

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INVENTIONS. No ATTORNEY FEES IN
ADVANCE in application for PATENTS
in the United States. Special attention
given to Inference Cases before the
Patent Office, and all litigation apper-
tanning to Inventions or patents. We
also procure Patents in Canada and
other foreign countries.
Caveats Filed, Copyrights obtained,
and all other business transacted before
the Patent Office and the Courts which
demands the services of experienced
Patent Attorneys. We have had ten
years experience as Patent Attorneys
The Scientific Record.
All Patents obtained through our
agency are noticed in the SCIENTIFIC
RECORD, a monthly paper Of large cir
culation, published by us. and devoted
to Scientific and Mechanical matters.
1t contains full lists of all allowed
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Send us description of your Inven-
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Patent Attorneys,
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Nearly Opposite Patent office.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1879-03-27

Hides, Sheep Pelts, and Cal
Skins wanted at AZ Main street.
FRANK SETTBLLE
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1879-03-27
Mercantile Appraisement.

List of retailers of merchandise,
liquors, &C., in the county of Elk,
State of Pennsylvania, February rs,
1879.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1879-03-27

The expenses of the late Interna-
tional exhibition at Paris were $ll :
600, 900, and the receipts Sc, 100000.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1879-03-27

Arrears Of Pay, Bounty and Pensions.
We have bureau in charge Of ex-
perienced lawyers and clerks, for pros
ecution all Soldiers Claims Pay,
Bounty and Pensions. As we charge
no fee unless successful, stamps for re-
turn postsge should be sent us.
r. s.. & A. p. LACEY.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1879-03-27
1879.
O u r PL A N
1879

Relieving that family county
the will be
which think
will
footing that will be sent and the
we will furnish twenty papers twenty tickets besides
extra copy ticket to the get of the club
HENRY A. PARSONS, Jr,
Ridgway, Elk County, Pa.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1879-03-27

HOTELS AND EATlNG HOUSES.
BENEzETTE.
Henry Blesh, hotel
G. Il. WinslOw, hotel
7 John Daley, eating house.
BENzINGER.
F. X Sorg, hotel.
s John Collins, hotel.
8 Joseph Koch, hotel.
5 Daniel Scull, hotel.
JONES.
5 F. b. Patterson, hotel.
7 Martin Sewers, hotel.
RIDGwAY.
w. H. Schram, hotel.
James II, McFarlan, hotel.
5 Salyer Jackson, hotel.
James Maginnis, eating house.
ST. MARY's BOROUGH.
Riley Bros, hotel.
6 Jared NJ. Mecum, hotel.
6 James Rogan, hotel.
6 Lawrence Vogel, hotel.
jos. f. Windfelder, hotel.
Henry Luhr, hotel.
7 William Gies, hotel.
John Groll, eating house.
Jacob Kraus, eating house.
Z Anthony Schauer, eating house.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1879-03-27

BREWERIES.
BENZINGER.
Peter Straub, rs 90
FOX.
John Genger, Is 90
ST. MARY's BOROUGH.
Charles Luhr & Co., 25 90
William Gels, 25 90
Lawrence Vogel, 1000
BILLIARDS.
RIDGwAY.
G. w. Rhines, 8 tables so 90
Jas. Maginnis, 8 tables 80 90
ST. MARY's BOROUGH.
Joseph Windfelder, 2 tables 40 90
G. G. BRANDON,
Mercantile Appraiser.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1879-03-27

ALL CASH PRIZES WILL BE PAID IN GOLD.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1879-12-11

The Excitement Over the Grave
Robbers Unabated.
Chattanooga Times

Chattanooga Times.
The body snatching excitement still
continues and is the general topic of
conversation. jackson and his son
are still in the county jail, with a
probability Of remaining there until
their matter is disposed of by the cir
cult court.
In the early part Of the week was
presented one of the most painful
sights ever witnessed in any communi-
ty. The express office was visited
from morning until night and the
clerks piled with questions by mourn
ing friends and relatives rs u tho tiate
of shipments by jackson, and when
ever shipment was found to have
been made near date corresponding
to the death, they at once repaired to
the cemeterysand disinterred the re-
mains. Tuesday many were at the
cemetery, and grave after grave was
opened and coffin after coffin exami-
ned with the most trying and Distress
ing interest. No one felt safe for their
dear ones remains. A feeling of
sadness pervaded the whole communi-
ty.
As far as we have been able to as
certain, two graves have been found
unoccupied. These are as many as
yet have been found empty, but there
is no doubt that if the investigations
are continued, as many as fifty, or
more, will be found to have been rob-
bed. Some feelAa delicacy in disin-
terring the remains, as they prefer the
the doubt to the horrible truth.
The greatest excitement over this
discovery is found among the weaker
sex and the negroes of the city. They
speak nothing else. The most exag~
gerated rumors are circulated and
given credence by the negroes, who
relate them highly colored. instead
of diminishing the Indignation seems
to increase, and at each fresh discov-
cry or new development it receives
an impetus.
1t is perhaps well for Jackson that
he is safely protected in a strong cell
and carefully guarded.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1879-12-11

As showing the durability Oftimber,
the fact is cited that the piles of
bridge built by TrajaD were found, at
ter having being driven some 1900
years, to be petrifed four inches, the
rest of the wood being in its ordinary
condition. The elm piles under the
piers of London bridge have been in
use more than 700 years, and are not
yet materially decayed, and, beneath
the foundation of Savoy place, London,
oak, elm, beach, and chestnut piles
and planks were found in a state of
preservation, after having been there
for $50 years. Again, while taking
down the old walls of Tunbridge Cas-
tie, Kent, England, there was found
in the middle of a thick stone wall a
timber curb which had been enclosed
for 700 years; and some timber of an
old bridge was discovered while dig.
ging for the foundation of house at
Windsor which must have been placed
there prior to the year 1896.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1879-12-11
LETTER FROM LOUISVILLE,

Editors Exchange:
l will bore your readers with just
one more letter.
The election for aldermen, &C., last
Tuesday, passed off very quietly, ex-
cept in the 9th ward, there being more
interest manifested in this ward than
in all the others combined. The vot-
ing was done by registering, instead Of
by ballot. So the different candidates
could know at any time of the day
Just how they were running. As sta
ted in my last, our old friend, Tom.
Brinley and Col. Lewis Clark were
contestants for the office of alderman
in the 9th ward. As soon as the polls
were opened, it was evident that it
would be close race. Both men
had many warm friends, who were on
hand early and late, and worked with
a vim that showed to what extent they
appreciated their friends. 1t was un-
certain throughout the day which one
would be elected. Several times they
were tied. At no time, either one was
many votes ahead. But at the last
quarter, despite all the efforts of Col.
Clark's friends, he began to lag and
come out a length behind. Uncle
Tom Brinley is no stranger to your
readers. Col. Clark, President of the
Jockey Club, is the gentleman who
was shot at the Gait House by one
Mr. Smith a few weeks ago. One of
your citizens Who was present at the
time of the shooting remembers the
circumstance; he was just little bit
frightened at The time and retired to a
remote part of the hotel. The friends
of Mr. Brinley are highly eleted over
their victory. Mr. B. is selt-made
man, having come up from obscurity,
as it were, to the high position he now
occupies as citizen of Louisville, and
his friends say there are still higher
honors awaiting him in the future.
Perhaps it will not be amiss to state
that the Chappell House was for Mr.
B., and it is said that she always wins
against any and all combinations.
l have spent a portion of this week
at the court house, where Justice is
being sought after by those who claim
ed they had been wronged. They were
represented by attorneys who seemed
to use their every exertion to get JUS
tice for their clients. judge, from
their earnestness, they were to get a
small compensation for their services.
All the necessary arrangements for
General Grants reception here next
Wednesday have been completed, and
now nothing remains to be done, but
to bide the time of his coming, Which
is near at hand, and will be over be-
fore the next issue of the EXCHANGE.
The reception ball to be given at the
Gait House on the night of the 10th
inst will be largely attended, the
admission being only five dollars.
In NEST lines, business is still active,
especially so in the hog market. Not
withstandlng the unfavorable weather
for butchering, hogs have kept stead
lily advancing, and good hogs are now
readily taken at FIVE cents a pound
gross. Bacon will undoubtedly be
high next year. q. ). Z.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1879-12-11
Hogs in Tennessee.

The Cincinnati Price Current has
the following notes about the Tennes-
see hog crop:
Bristol--One-third less. Farmers
more disposed to sell their hogs than
slaughter them this season.
Shelbyville-Not more than half
the number of last season.
McMinnville - About one half.
Hogs smaller, and:will be sent in early
if the weather will admit.
Cleveland-Not so many, and less
in this vicinity than any year since
the war. Low prices last year and
disease, and short corn crop this year,
have produced this result.
Sevierville-Supply about one-third
less.
Sweetwater = About one-half in
number.
Morristown-A falling off of about
twenty-five per cent.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1879-12-11
Another New Railroad

MAY be built to Milan this winter;
but even then you will not be able to
buy Dry Goods. Notions Clothing,
ETC., any cheaper than they can DOW
be had at Jordan's. He is receiving
daily, by Express. Cloaks, Zephyr
Shawls, Overcoats. Hats, Clothing,
etc., to supply the large demand.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1879-12-11
Boot and Shoe Department.
IN PRICES QUALITY AND AMOUNT OF S7OCK WE DEFY


advancing every Shoemkers the great Eastern co
demanding and receiving liberal than they have received
R Notwithstanding these influences calculated
the Boots and Shoes RETAIL will better bar
gains than you have life any city, village will
gentlemen 81 .25 pair, worth
$3.50 Come and look whole stock Bgan Shoe H. only sOO
Shoes will sell 75c they
offered that price in West Tennessee Mems Bogan
s75 $500 have Cavalry boots extra fine
quality $50 retail will sell them
$4OOa order make for goods In LADIES SHOES
have excellent choice style Ladies
Top will sell for $780, that worth today in St. Louis s00
at retail
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1879-12-11
SPECIAL NOTICES.
within the oysters she'll uncouth
The purest pearl may hide

So with the Affections that lurk among the fe-
melas of our land. The pale cheek. the palpi-
tating heart, the dull eye. the listless tongue,
the aching head. the feeble walk, the lost aD-
petite, the gradual emaciation, and the pale,
sallow cheek, all indicate II serious disease
lurking and undermining the constitution. If
this be your condition, sunder the diseased link
un0ind the fetters. disband the sickly poison,
and disarm the raging storm that threatens
your Iife-by the use of DIR DrOmgoole' Eng
iish Bitters, that great wonder working female
medicine of the present day. Chronic eases of
ten years standing yield to their potent intiu-
ence. Sold everywhere in large bottles. at one
dollar.