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The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1879-05-01

ESTATE OF JOSEPH HoLsEYBRooK,
late of Ridgway Township, Elk CO.,
"a; deceased. All persons indebted to
saiu Estate are requested to make inn
mediate payment, and those having
legal claims against the same will
present them without delay in proper
order for settlement.
KATE HOLsEYBRooK, Admr'x.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1879-05-01

---Oppelmeir and Foust drew their
revolvers in n Louisville street, and
their mutual friend Mcndel sprang
between them to prevent bloodshed /;
but after a bullet from Oppelmeir had
gone through his collar, and one from
Foust had carried away II bit ofhis ear,
Mcndcl retired from the position OF
peaccmakcr.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1879-05-01

Among the Cccentrics of Detroit
is man who always keeps two men
and two women servants, and insists
upon the men having black and the
women rcd hair. This is with view
to luck, inasnuch as years ago he
passed blacli-haired man and red
haired girl walking together, and
presently found n purse Of money
which was never claimed.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1879-05-01

Dent and Brush own adjoining
farms in Sunbury, Ohio, and disagree
about the boundary fence, which they
have moved several times. Each
went out with two sons, all armed
with guns and pistols, to fight over
the disputed question. They fired at
one another across the fence until foui
of the six were wounded.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1879-05-01
DIVORCE.

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 s
complaint.
D. c. OYSTER. Sheriff.
Sheriff's Office, Ridgway Pa,
April 22nd, 1879.
H. NJ. POWERS, Attorney for Libel
liant. nl0t4
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1879-05-01

The First Presbyterian Church of
Saratoga is in financial difficulty.
Ten years ago, according to a report
by the treasurer, it owned over SO, 900
Of unencumbered property, yielding a
rental of $4,000. Now the members
are astonished to learn that q debt Of
$4,000, or nearly double the church's
possessions, has been incurred. The
treasurer declines to make Il full eX-
PLANTATION.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1879-05-01

Get yourself a new suit of clothes,
and be sure and have them made to
fit, for nothing is more unbecoming
than an i'll fitting suit of clothes. Call
at McAfee's over Powell g. Kime's
store.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1879-05-01

--Jessce Poneroy, the Boston boy
murderer, recently made an unsuc-
cessful attempt TO escape from the state
prison, ut Concord, but the fact has
only just been published. BY some
unexplained means POmeroy came
into possession of case knife, the
edge and point of which were provided
with teeth like saw. One of the iron
bars he had sawn asunder at the bot
tom and nearly so at the top. The
cast iron fittings were also sawn apart
III replacing the cast iron parts Pom,
croy failed to restore them in line,
hence the discovery.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1879-05-01
THURSDAY, MAY l, 1879.

Making waistcoats at fourteen
cents each, chevot shirts ut four cents
apiece, heavy overalls at fifty cents per
dozen, and wooden trousers at ten cents
q pair are some facts CLEANED by a
society of ladies who are invegtigating
the condition of the sewing women of
Cleveland, Ohio. .. ...-. .. .,. '..:...
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1879-05-01

ACCT. JONES POOR DISTRICT.
Total amount received .....-..Sl704 80
Sundry debts paid .....".....". Ills 80
ASSETS.
Due from r. A. Manett l6 IS
Funds i'm treasury 5o5 "a
Due from Seated tax IT lis 03
LIABILITIES.
Orders outstanding 63 81
Unsettle acct due Eldred twp.
Mexican Co., Pa, Amt not known
BY order of Auditors,
A. Il. ALDRICH, Town Clerk.
nl0t3.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1879-05-01

Washington, April 22.-The first
treasury warrant for the payment OF
the arrears of pension was signed to-
day, and it is believed the back pen
sions can be paid as rapidly as the
accounts are made up, or at the rate OF
million and half month. Unless
unexpected appropriations should be
hereafter made by congress, after the
first of July the enormous saving
created by the reiunding, and the in
creased revenue caused by increased
business, will tell farorably upon our
finances. The annual saving by re-
funding is Sl3 100000, and two years
saving on the interest to be paid. will
go far towards paying these arrears of
pensions without increasing the bur-
den of the pnblic debt.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1879-05-01

Certain gentlemen Of Allentown
have purchased over 5000 acres of land
in Marion county, Kansas, for the pur-
pose of organizing colony.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1879-05-01

For bill-heads, letter-heads, note
heads, cards, tags, and envelopes, call
at THE ADVOCATE Office.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1879-05-01

VIM. J. Taylor, In the Court of Com
mon Please of the
VS. County of Elk.
No. 81, May Term,
Jerusha TaYlor. 1879.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1879-05-01

CTATEMENT OF AUDITORS
y SETTLEMENT for Jones Town
ship, April l4th, 1879:
Amt seated tax levied, 1878, Sl27S q
uns'td g Z" 1878, 1888 II
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1879-05-01
p A I E n T S
7 r a D E = NJ A r < S

We procure LETTERS PATENT ON
INVENTIONS. No ATTORNEY FEES IN
ADVANCE in application for PATENTS
in the United states. Special attention
given to Inference Cases before tho
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 us Patent Attorneys
The Scientific Record.
All Patents obtained through our
agency are noticed in the SCIENTIFIC
RECORD, II monthly paper of large cir
culation, published by us. and devoted
TO Scientific and Mechanical matters.
1t contains full lists of all allowed
Patents. Subscription 25 cents year
postpaid. Specimen copy free. Send
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Send us description of your Inven-
ton, giving your idea in your own
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rs to patentability, with full instruc-
tons, charging nothing for our advice:
Our book, " How to Procure Patents,'
about the Patent Laws, Patents, Ca
Yeats, Trade Marks, their costs, ETC.,
sent free on request.
Address
r. So A. P. LACEY,
Patent Attorneys,
No. Goa L street, Washington, ID. c..
Nearly Opposite Patent office.
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.
II. S. & A. Z. LACEY.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1879-05-01

RECEIPTS AND EXPENDITURES.
Taxes collected and funds reed
from Co. Treasurer....-......... 1920 AZ
Reed from Co. Treasurer on
acct. Big Level State Road. 1850 90
Work done on roads and bills
paid ............................ 2930 81
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1879-05-01
COMMISSIONERS SALE
OF Unseated Lands in Elk County.

In pursuance of an Act of Assembly
passed the 18th day of March, A. ID.
1915, entitled, "An act to amend an
act directing the mode of selling un-
seated lands for taxes and for other
purposes" and the several supple
ments thereto, the County Commits
slonerS of the county of Elk will expose
to sale, by public vendue or outcry, at
the Commissioners Office, in Ridgway,
Pa, on
TUESDAY, MAY 27, 1879.
at o'clock, p. NJ. the following tracts
OF land situated and described as fol-
lows:
BENz1SGER TOWNSHIP.
VT. Acres. Warrantees and Owners.
1881 479 Jno. n. Morris
% Geo. Bindorfer
440S 5 NJ. o. Sullivan, Vine st
Town Lots on Ridgway street
Nos. 7S and SO.
Town Lots on Talbot street
Nos. 81, 80, 33, and "a.
FOX TOWNSHIP.
4271 $50 j. S. Hyde
1890 "a JnO. Briggs
i096 2S r. +. & G.. Co.
1896 536 ID. Kingsbury
4O95 2S2 d. Kingsbury
i0sS $50 D. Kingsbury
4OS3 1879 d. Kingsbury
HORTON TOWNSHIP.
4453 80 James Wilson
4450 80 James Wilson
437l 100 James Wilson
4344 II James Wilson
JAY TOWNSHIP.
4198 80 - Owner unknown
4l94 200 , VIM. Parker
1903 800 Owner unknown
ASA 80 p. Reilly
4l94 100 ii. Henry & Co
4l94 100 James Ramsdeu
ST. MARY's BOROUGH.
Town Lots on Erin street
Nos. 3S and 81.
TOWN. Lots on Amandus St
Nos. 100, ll3. and ia.
Town Lot on Walburger st
No. &C.
Town Lot OH Lewis stree
No %.
TERMS CASH.
MICHAEL WEIDERT, !
w. H. OSTERHOUT, Comr's
GEORGE REUSCHER.
Attest w. :. HORTON, Clerk.
Commissioners office,
Ridgway, Pa.
| April 1G, 1879. 90.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1879-05-01

GENTS FURNISHING GOODS,
BOOTS, SHOES, HATS,
TRUNKS AND NALISES,
PRINTS from ) to 6 cents (best.)
DRESS GOODS from cts. upwards.
CLOTHING from ST upwards
BOYS SUITS from $500 upwards.
And this isn't all. Everything in
our line will be sold at correspondingly
low rates. Cash purchases at the very
lowest rates enable us to sell our goods
at astonishingly low prices. \ call at
our store before purchasing elsewhere
will convince the most critical that, as
far as bargains are concerned, none of
our competitors can successfully cope
with us.
COHEN BRO. & BROwNsTEIN,
nl0t4 -ProprietOrs.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1879-05-01

-Macaroni a good article at Nor.
gesIer S.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1879-05-01

DIR. Traill Green replies to DR..
willard Parker's views that fernlented
liquors are comparatively harmless
and often beneficial. He claims that
all of the drunkenness described and
condemned in the Bible was caused
by vinious beverages, aud deserns no
less evil in them than in distilled Ii
tluOrs. Alcohol is alcohol, wherever
you find it. "There is no occasion, 4"
he says, for any discussion about the
products of stills or fermented wines,
when we cannot discover any differ
ence as to the drunkenness which
both produce. If some are disposed
10 condemn the use of distilled liquors
1t is very well, but they need not
praise the harmless nature of wine,
when for centuries it was the only
drink that produced drunkenness, and
it can be shown that it is no less in
toXicating now than it was before dis
titled liquors were prepared. No harm
can come fIom abstaining from both,
but great evil has followed their USE"
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1879-05-01

ALL CASH PRIZES WILL BE PAID IN GOLD
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1879-05-01

Acme Soap at Morgester's.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1879-05-01

Two young men went into the
woods near Aurora, H., to play a
game of cards. AS they We're rival
lovers, and had not previously spoken
to each other for months, it is COLI
iectured that the girl in dispute was
the stake that they played for. The
winner, however, was not permitted
10 gain the prize, for his opponent
instantly shot him through the heart.
An effort TO settle rivalry by chance
had no less sad result in Texas. The
two suitors were convinced that the
young woman would accept either if
the other would let her alone, and
they agreed to throw dice to decide
which should give her up. The
loser honestly endeavored to keep the
compact, but the woman refrsed to be
disposed of in that way, and wrote to
him that she would marry nobody
else, and would not even see the win
ner. The latter would not believe
that his competitor had tried to retire
from tho contest, aud 80 murdered
him.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1879-03-04
A Band of SO Indians Surrounded
Surprised and Slaughtered
in Their SleeD, ees NJ

SAN Francisco, Feb Is "A Portland
dispatch says: Information is received
at Lewiston. Idaho, by q messenger who
arrived from the Lower Weiser, that the
settlers in that locality, some three weeks
previously, had organized to pursue in
the Salmon River Mountain band OF
Indians who, after being dispersed hv
Gen Howard last summer had raided
that country, drove of stock and killed
Munday and two others who pursued
them. killed Dan Crooks and his CON-
panion while sleeping in their camp, and
made their escape into the mountains be-
tween the Payette and the South Fork OF
Salmon River These Indians were re.
ported to be returning toward Payette
when The settlers organized to intercept
them.
They proceeded across to the Payette,
and soon found signs Of Indians They
quietly reconnoitered and made the dis.
eovery Of their camp Waiting a favor
able opportunity, when all we're in camp
and not in the least expecting the near
presence of white men. they suddenly
surprised and attacked them, and killed
36 OF the number, nearly annihilatine
their whole camp Only two or three
are known to have escaped death On
examination of their bodies, msnv were
Identified as Indians who had been fed
by settlers at their houses before the
Bannock war, who then professed great
friendship for the whites. but who in the
first outbreak fed from the Valley and
went 20 Malheurs, and we're afterward
known to be with the hostiles in Tina.
tilla County, oregon.
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Cambridge Jeffersonian, 9th inst.l e
BREAKING THROUGH ICE.
And Perishes in the Water.

OaThursdsy evening, a boy about 10
years of age, named Grant Hickney WIN
lived with his widowed mother in dilapi
dated home near SenecaviIle. went out SO
was discus ON to look at hismuskrat traps
along Seneca Creek. The family we're i'll
oHI the goods Of this world and The brave
little fellow devoted himself by ever,
means 10 his power to help bis mother
along His trapping brought in means
to buy her many little comfort which
came blessed with the labors of willing,
though weak child. On this occasion his
usual round through the blns,er Of the
day had been made and he was return
inc home. and in crossing the creek
whilst near the center Of il, the ice gave
away and he was plunged to the bott"m.
He struggled with the strength uf q man
and the desperation given bv his danger,
but the treacherous ICE all about him
gave away IS be grasped it. His cries
brought Mansei MiIbone down
upon one side of the creek and
John Riggs upon the other. A rail wss
got out to the boy, but by this time be
was unable from cold and exhaustion "a
sustain himself upon il. Each effort
grew weaker until al lsst he sank, dead
This was about B O'clock 10 the evening
His body was not recovered until near
lyS O'Clock that night, He was a little
fhero. His struggle with fate in life, and
fate in death. shows the plack of brave
manhood so unusual in one O: his years
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Fox CHAsr.-Mrs, Theresa Shafer WI

Fox CHAsE.-Mrs, Theresa Shafer was
visiting Mrs. Jennie Wilson, near Hsr-
rietsville, the other day.. andone of them
happening to look out saw crossing q
field near the house, what she supposed
was yellow dog. with something tied
to it's tail. But q few moments after and
two or three hounds came in full bay
over the hill. and at once they suspected
that the strange looking dog was fox
an animal neither of the women had ever
seen. Putting on their honnets they
went out on the hill side, and soon they
entered in the chase. and followed after
the fox aud hounds. up bill and down.
through woods and field, over fences
and through briar patches, tumbling over
roots, clambering over rocks. and bal
looing and laughing, and making ss
much noise as q half dozen ordinary
Comanche Indians After two or three
hours chase, they came in. at the death,
and carried the brush OF the fox home
in triumph. The ladies say they never
had so much amusement and hard work
combined, in all their lives as they had
In their two or three hours fox chase. 49,
Nebs Co. Rspsbliean, 27tA slt.
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sHERIFF's SALE.
) ohm N. Genin, E1'r,
Samuel H. Petty L NJ.


DY virtne Of certain order Of sale issued
ID from the court of common pleas. within
aud for the county Of Monroe, and State Of
Ohio, in case pending in said court. between
the above named parties, aud to me directed, I
will offer fo1 sale at public auction at the east
door of the court house in Woodsfeld, on
Saturday, the l5h day of March. 1879;
between the hours of 10 o'clock g. N. and 4
o'clock p. m. of said day, the following de-
scribed real estate sitaats in Monroe county
Ohio. to wit: &{Re q Rss
The northeast quarter Of the sortheas,
quarter. and the northwest quarter Of the
southeast quarter OF section thirteen, in
township three, range Ave, Marietta District
containing eighty acrrs, except about three
acres sold to Simon whitney, ~ described
In deed, Of John Porter and wife to said
Whitney, lying in Monroe county, and now
occupied by SAID Petty and wife.
Said proparty 30 ordered to be sold ID ap-
praised - 70 lows: the arst described trac,
At $440, ths second described tract At $2st
and tho whole Of said premises being ssventy
seven acres. at $73s, and may ssll for .wt
thirds Of said appraissmsnt. Terms Of sale
cash before confirmation. sl%
WN. RRAD, s.
hbrLvs~s, Sheriff Il. G. O..
| exsS 1 ossS. hfys,
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County Correspondence.
Written for The Spirit Of Denocraoy.)
From Lee Township.
SARpIs, OBIo, Feb "a, 1877

OAhUIS, OdlO, ECU Sfs 1ClVs
ED. SPIRIT: Business is hoqrishing
here although the weather is cold and
disagreeable, consequently We don't be-
lieve in Ground Hog day.
There is protracted meeting in prog.
gress here now under the supervision OF
Rev. NJ. Moses Many are turning from
their wickedness and sin and being con-
verted
+ Our schools are in furnishing con-
dition taught by James A. Watson and
Miss -Mollie Thompson. and our Literary
is perfect success; there are from 7O
to 100 persons in attendance every Wed
nesday evening az :.
We claim that little Lee is one of the
most prosperous townships as far as ed
ncation and religion and general business
is concerned Our. mills, stores and
blacksmith shops are over run with bu
siness. Produce of all kinds is cheap
Wheat Zoe per bushel; best fnr slS5
corn 40c per hushel; tobacco 81 Is pei
hundred and all other produce nearl,
the same, though money is very scarce
I, wish to boast of one thing in Lei
township and that is, Franklin Moffi
killed hog that Weighed eight hundred
pounds clean meat Beat that If you Cal
10 any part Of Monroe county.
| Yours DC, ALEX. McGREw.
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sHERIFF's SALE. .
Jesse Shumal
M. Barber ct ii.

DY, virtue Of A certain order Of sale istuSd
II from the court Of common pleas, within
and for the county Of Monroe, and State Of
Ohio. in case pendiugin ssid court between
the above named parties, andto me directed.
I will offer for sale at publio auction a. the
east door Of the court house in Woodsasld.sn
Saturday, the 9th day Of NarcA, 1879,
between the hours Of 10, o'cloek =. NJ and Z
o'clock p. m, Of saide day, the following de-.
scribsd real estate situate in Aourus county,
Ohio, TO wit, flss,H
All of the west half Of ths southwsst
quarter OF section rine, township I've ef
range six except ten acres of Of the north
end Of said half quarter aectien set 81 ~
. straight line running from east 20 ,wsst
parallel with the north boundary OF ssid halt
quarter section entirely asfcss NE shlap.
containing seventy acres more or less; alss,
seven aores three roods and thirty six and .
half poles, being part of the souslw&st
quarter and part Of the northwest quaytss
Of the aforesaid section, beginning for the
same at Z stone on the west boundary 1Ins u
sec,ion twenty north Of the. soushwestl loorhsr'
Of the northwest quarter Of said section;
thence south one degree west forty polss;
thence south eighty nine degrees east sixty
eight poles and sightssn links: thence nertA
forty shree degrees west twelve poles; thsuss
south eighty one degrees west fourteen poles
and sixteen links to beech thisty inches:
thence north eighty and . fourth degrees
west thirty two perches 10 sycamore thirty
i've inches; thsncs north Afsy eight and .
half degrees west twenty fvs poles end fsas.
teen links to the place Of beginning, sestaia.
ing in sll seventy seven. acres thrss sssAs
and thirty six and . half poles. s'sss y
Said property 80 ordered 70 BE- sold b sp.
praissd st 81 ,2s2 AZ, Aud may ssll ~ tive.
thirds Of said appraissmsut. Terms sf sals
one third down on day Of sale, and balance
before sonArmstisn. i -
WV. RRAD,
fsb4,,7sws, Sheriff \. G. ..
sraless 1 Dalsss, Ats'ya. go
al 8
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Nc. Mcmahon Raised Quite a Conn

In the House to-day. He rose to a per.
sonal explanation in regard TO his vote
in favor OF the Sundry Bill on euspen.
sion of the rules. 1t tseems that the bill
{ which is very long one, and vas
read amid confusion contained proviso
taking away arrearages ofpensiops tr"m
all soldiers who had been inmates Of The
Home for the time they we're. such in
mates. Mr., Mcmahon denounced this
proviso, and said he and the members
generally had supposed it was only the
usual appropriation bill for public bull
dings and sundry civil expenses Of. the
Government, and not special legislation.
After Mr.. McMahon's explanation, be
went to the Senate side and appeared be-
fore the Senate Suh-Committee. then en-
gagged in considering the Sundry Civil
Bill. The Sah-Committee unanimously
struck out the proyiso on his explanation.
TIE wrong of this proviso is apparent.
1t costs the Government only about S75
per year to keep each soldier, and il
would take from some 81 them Eve or ten
times as much.-Congressional Proceed.
ngs, 25th uh.
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.SHERIFF'S SALES.
SHERIFF'S SALE.
William D. Lowry
v6.
Mary e. Logan.

DY Virtue Of certain alias order Of sale
issued from the court Of common pleas
within and tor the county Of Monroe
and State Of Ohio, in . case pending In said
court between the above named parties, and
to me directed, will offer :or sale at public
auction q the east door Of the court house
in Woodsneld, on
Saturday. the 15tA day Of March. 1879.
between the hours Of 10 O'Clock Q, m. and
o'clock.p. m., Of said day. the following de.
scribed real estate, situate in Monroe eoun-
", Ohio, to-wit:
+ Lot number forsy-sight In the town 81
Calais. -
!, Said property 80 ordered TO be sold II ape
praised At $275. and may sell for twc-thirds
Of said appraissmsnt. Terms Of sale. enc
third on day Of sale and balance before con.
6rmation. s9ys II as l1 {
WX. READ,
febll,,19w5. Sheriff N. C. O. 4
:, Oksr & 0KEY. Att'ys. sxsE esg