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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-04-09
EYerYthimg GOeA Wrong

In the bodily mechanism when the liver gets ont OF
order. Constipation, dyspepsia, contamination OF
the blood, imperfect assimilation, certain to en-
sue. But II is easy to prevent these consequences,
and remove their cause by course of ITostetter's
Stomach Btters, which stimulates the hillary or
gan and regulates its action The direct result Is
disappearance of the pains beneath the ribs and
through the shoulder blade, the nausea, headaches
yellowHess of the skin, furred look of the tongue
and odor of the breath, which characterize FLYER
complaint. Sound digestion and IA regular habit OF
body are blessings also secured by the use of this
celebrated restorative of health, which imparts Il de
gree of yigor to the body, which is its best guaran
tee of safety from maaria epidemics. Nerve weak
ness and over-tension relieved by it, and il i'm
proves both appetite and sleep.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-04-09
It's High Time You Did stop that splitting of
blood II from your lungs and can be cured by
using Dr. A. j. Flagg's Cough and Lung Syrup.

W. SUFFERERS from headache constipat
ed bowels, inward piles, costiveness, fevers,
torpid liver, yellowness of the skin and eyes,
indigestion, dyspepsia, and all arrangements
of the internal viscera, are cured by
"Swayne's Tar and Sarsaparilla Pills" I'm
like many other purgatives, they do not irri-
tate the stomach and bowels by frequent use
They keep the system in healthy condition by
arousing the torpid liver to healthy action and
expelling by the bowels and kidneys the mat
ter that poisons the foundations of hfe.7 BE
particular to obtain ''Swayne's Pills." Price
20 cents a box at all leading druggists. Geo.
c. Goodwin & Co., Wholesale Agents, Bos-
ton, Partridge Bros, Augusta. ar'f
sepl9 te0d&wtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-04-09
A Leading Physician says at can be relied
upon, In speaking OF DR. A. j. Flaggs Cough and
Lung SyruD.

THE "PRovIDENcE LINE" OF STEAMERS, so
deservedly popular the last two seasons with
travellers to New York, will be re-opened the
18th inst. BY this route there is only ~
miles of railroad from Boston to Providence,
and no intermediate landing between that
point and New York The steamboat ex-
press train leaves Boston each week day at G
7. NJ, connecting at Providence with one OF
the magnificent steamers of this line, afford
ing the passengers an opportunity to view the
manifold beauties of Narragansett Bay dur
ing its passage by daylight The dining
rooms on the main deck are in marked con
trast to the stived quarters usually allotted e
such "A purpose Tickets and State Rooms
by this favorite line may be had at the Com
pany's Office, PA Washington street, Boston
or at Boston & Providence Railroad Station
in that city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-04-09
pailp Aennsbet Journal.
Augusta, Wednesday Morn'g, April g. 1879.

Mrs. Chisolms letter in another column
brings up afresh one of the most barba-
rous of the many barbarous and brutal
scenes which have occurred in the South
ern States since the war.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-04-09

Among the colored emigrants who have
arrived at St. Louis from the lower Missis-
sippi Valley is one of JEFF Davis's former
slaves. He says his old master asked him
to stay another year, but he was bent on
going West. "And his soul is marching
on -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-04-09

The United States District Court, which
convened Yesterday at Charleston, S. c.,
will have before it two hundred and fifty
well-known citizens, who are charged
with violating the election laws at the last
general election.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-04-09

The greenback State committee have
secured Mr.. Weaver, of Iowa, representa-
tive in Congress, TO assist in taking up and
arranging the tangled threads of the
greenback party in Maine, at the State
Convention to be held at Portland in June
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-04-09

- ,
-, Georgia correspondent, OF 'he Ne" o,k
ripune contains irign''uI expose o. 'he
oarparl',es oI 'he CONVEX system Oh Una. STATE
unuer which curing inc past zen years the con
,icts nave peen ieaseo OUT 10 'he highes' oid-
uer anu worked III o'iaih- gangs III various
parts Oh Tue H.a'e' Inc oniy ih,eres. OF ine
iessees peihe 10 gel as h'ueh worK OUT oi 'he
coh'ic@ - possipi,' ABUSES rFaiiihs III nor
Tor 'no'e OF 'he olu uays Oh slavery nave oeen
ul>tpNtItu. oNiuS " ntdH> Vi
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-04-09

The Lowell Courier says that investiga-
lions made at each of the great corpora
tons of that city give it encouragement to
prophesya busy summer tor all connected
with the mills. Most of the superintend-
ents of the cotton mills agree that the out
look for the summer is promising, though
cotton is rising faster than goods, which
disarranges calculations.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-04-09
General News.

De world owes nobody muffin. De man dat
spects to git long an hcv suthin to eat
an place to live hez got to bounce aroun
an let de world understan' dat he's on de git
If any man, no matter what de cutler. walks
dis town wild an empty stomach it am his own
fault, an hain't gwinc ty fill it fur him.
Now let the pureeedins purceed. Brother
in the Detroit Free Press.
DIR. VIM. F. Jackson, who died at his resi-
dence in Boston, on the 2sth ut., was born
in Brunswick, graduated from Bowdoin Col
lege in 1916, and also graduated from the JEFF
ferson Medical College in Philadelphia in
lS49. He married Miss Abby C. West OF
Taunton, Mass, in 1850; practiced medicine
in Gardiner few years. and studied homao-
pathv under DIR. Paine of Bath. Re moved
his family to Boston twenty-five years ago.
and has been practicng physician ever since.
He leaves Il widow and three sons, and was
highly esteemed by his friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-04-09

Mrs. Darlington, in illustration of the prov.
erb, "A soft answer turneth away wrath, =
says that lit is better TO speak paregorically
Of person than to be all the time fiinging
epitaphs"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-04-09

Thousands of living grave-robbed witnesses
proclaim the wonderful virtues Of Adamson'
Botanic Balsam as speedy cure for coughs,
colds, asthma and consumption. Sample
bottles free. Large bottles. 30 AMI 10 cts.
d&wlw,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-04-09

DIR. NJ. w. Case, a successful physician of
many years standing. announces his system
of treatment for Catarrh. The Doctors In
halants, though based on scientific principles,
border on the magical-both as to the thing
itself and the results attending Its use. An
examination proves the one, and testimonials
from all parts Of the country prove the other.
Our readers may with perfect confidence write
to DIR. Case, with the assurance that he will
give careful consideration to each case.
1wd&w.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-04-09
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL
New York Money Market.

Ereaiag Report.
Nkw YORK, April s.
Money loaned nj 567- cent on CALL closing ut
o 90 per cent.
Sterling, is6 ais6i for long, and 49, lss for short
sight.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-04-09
Caswelrs slippery Elm LOzenges

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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-04-09
From the New York Tribune.
A Brutal Crime Recalled.
LETTER FROM JUDGE CHISOLMS
WIDOW.

THE ROBES OF THE MURDERED FATHER AND
CHILDREN REBURIED IN PENNsYLvANIA-
REcoLLECTIoNs OF THE MAssACRE-A CRY
FOR JUSTICE.
To the Editor of the " T. Tribune
SIR As the columns of your paper first
gave to the country the story that thrilled the
hearts of the people with indignation at the
Chsolm massacre, | hope you will find room
for the inclosed letter from Mrs. Chisolm,
giving an account of the re-interment IN rem
sylvania of the bodies of the martyrs. II
NAV Judge from the letters still received by
myself as Secretary of the Chisolm Monument
Association. the interest awakened by the first
telling of the story is neither dead nor buried
in the hearts of this people. An ex-soldier
from La Porte, Ohio, writes: "lf your work
fails in the least particle, it will be disgrace
to every true man or woman IN the country.
Surely it should not fail. The book which
introduces to the country the true state OF
society in Kemper county, Miss, should 90
all over the land, and the monument to ilial
devotion should be built but the funds re-
ceved as vet have not been enough to cover
the expenses of the second edition of the
book-an appendix to which relates the won
derful story of Walter Riley's heroism and
truth. Threatened with being burnt alive if
he did not say that Chisolm put him up to the
murder of Gulley, and promised life and free
dom if he did, this brave colored boy chose to
die on the scafiold rather than tell an untruth
about Chisolm, the friend of his race. The
whole particulars of the event should be read
by every one who wishes to measure the elc-
ment which the c0lored man throws into poll
ties.
Parlor readings for the benefit of the CHS
olm fund have been tried with success, and
the sale of the book can be promoted in this
way by women of our land who are interested
in the object. That there are many such we
still hope ii. G.. INGERsoLL,
Secretary Chiselm Monument Association.
Washington, ID. c., April =. 1879.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-04-09

Asthma IL Easily Cured by using DIR. A. J
Fiagg's Cough and Lung Syrup. Sold BY druggist
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-04-09

cert and Lee
don't fail TO
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10 hHdreR.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-10-11
Carpet Establishment,
MARTINSBURG.

WE manufacture our own rag carpets
" and make them with the very best
MATERIAL. We ask careful inspec-
ton OF our stock before purchasing else
where. We quote 4 few prices, please
examine: Ingram Carpet IS cents, all
wool Carpet IS cents, Venitian Carpet 80
cents, Hemp Carpet IS cents, Rag Carpet
80 cents, Stair Carpet Il cents, Straw
Mating IS cents, Oi,-cloths 30 cents, Oil
cloths all sizes ~ 81 81 l0-Iths. We
will cut Cloth 10 lit any hall, free Of
charge. You will find al kinds of Car
pet, Body and Tapestry Brussels; Tap
Ingram phys; Extra Super and Common
Ingram, Blinds, Coca Mating Door Mats.
Rugs, HassOcks Paper Lining for Under
Carpets. LACE CURTAINS AND STOCKING
yarns. All of the above articles can be
had at
The Lowest Price for Cash
Il Elegant Carpets from le cents up to
the more costly.
Please call and examine goods and see
for yourselves before purchasing else
where. No trouble to show goods. Rags
taken in trade.
P.NICKLAS & BROTHER,
Bowman's Building, North Queen ST..
Martinsburg, W. Va.
April 5, 1879. If
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-10-11
Buggies! Carriages A.!
VEHICLES +!
The Best Variety of Buggies, Carriages,
and Vehicles generally, ever offered
to the people, and less in price.
OF EVERY DESCRIPTION !

desire to call the attention of the citi-
zens of Berkeley and surrounding coun-
ties to the fact, that | have on hand 4
large and elegant supply of family car
riages. buggies, rOckaways, jenny llnds,
and other styles of vehicles, also wagons
of all kinds and descriptions, which am
selling lower than other dealers i'll my
line. either for cash, on time, or IL eN-
change for horses, country produce, or
secondhand carriages. l ask attention
to these terms as they are more liberal
than carriage makers usually offer. Times
are hard and money scarce, but want
my friends and customers to know, that,
nevertheless, they can supply themselves
with carriages.
Persons in want of old carriage wheels
to fix up their market wagons. or TO make
temporary wagons, will find at my facto-
nv any kind they may desire, some OF them
very good and will last Il long time for
such purposes.
Repairing promptly done as usual, Give
me a call, if you want anything III my
line: it will not be my fault if we don
deal. W n. \. UE En-.
Martinsburg, July 10, 1879. ~
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-10-11
SI5OO TO $4,000 YEAR, or s. to $40

PICVU U'IN III yum wv IT IVNdIIII NO
risk. Women do us well as men. Many
make more than the amount stated above.
No one can fail TO make money fast. Any
one can do the work. Iou can make from
30 cts. to 81 an hour by devoting Your
evenings and spare time to the business.
Nothing ike it for money making ever
offered tefore. Business pleasant and
strictly honorable. Reader, if you want
to know II about the best paying bust
ness before the public. send us your adj
dress and we will send You full particu-
lars and rivate terms free samples worth
s. also f ee; you can then make up your
mind fer yourself. Address GEORGE
STlNSt n & CO., Portland, Maine.
Aug. l6. "
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-10-11
FURNITURE!
FURNITURE!
Cost i! Cost !
Cash I! Cash !!
TN order to make room for a Spring sup
L ply, | will sell any sett or piece OF Fur,
niture on hand, AT COST FOR CASH !.
Call at once and secure Bargains!
NJ. j. LATIMER.
Feb. l6 u
MANHOOD:
How Lost, How Restored !

~ Just published, new edl-
AsLEE3 ton of DIR. CulverwelPs Cele-
SxSS&sW brated Essay on the radical
cure without medicine) of Spermator-
rhea or Seminal Weakness, Involuntary
Seminal Losses, Impotency, Mental ana
Physical Incapacity, Impediments to Mar
riage, etc; also, Consumption, Epilepsy
ard Fits, induced by self-indulgehce OF
sexual extravaganza, sc.
- Price, in Il sealed envelope, only
six cents.
The celebrated author, in this admira-
Bile Essay. clearly demonstrates, from
thirty wears successful practice, that the
alarming consequences of Self-abuSe may
be radically cured without the dangerous
use of internal medicine or the applica-
of the knife: pointing out mode OF cure
at once simple, certain and eilectual, by
means of which every sufferer no mat
ter what his condition may be, may
cure himself cheaply, privately and radl-
cally. ,,n5.
c+:3@ This Lecture should be in the hands
of every youth and every man III the Ian :.
Sent, under seal, in plain envelope, 10
any address, postpaid, on receipt OF SIX
Gents, or , postage stamps. Address the
Publishers, "
THE CULVERWELL
MEDICAL CO.,
Al Ann ST., New York;
Post Office Box, 45o6.
July Poet. , ~
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-10-11

7 INVITE the especial attention Of all
L persons in need OF COOKING STOVES
to the following list of necessary Furni-
turc which give with each stove, and
which | guarantee to be first class in ev-
cry respect-[l Wash Boiler, l Coffee
Boilr. l Sauce Pan and Lid, l Iron Tea
Kettle, Iron Pots, Pot Lids, Long
Griddle, Skillet. 3 Sheet Iron Pans,
Lid Litter, ! Poker, l Stove Scrapcr, 3
Joints Of Pipe and l Elbow, l Large
Tin Bucket, Bread Pan, Calender,
Wash Basin. Pudding Pans, Patty
Pans. y Pie Plates, l Milk StraiTer,
Milk skinner, | Plain Ladle, ! Pierced
Ladle, Soup Ladle, | Iron Spoon, Cake
Turner. Egg Whip, Pie Crimpcr and
Trimmer, l Fancy Tea Pot, Sad Irons,
Tea Pot Stand. Sad Iron Stand. Pep
per Box, Nutmeg Crater. Candle Stick,
l Cake Mould, Tin Cups, l Dipper,
Biscuit Gutter, Rolling Pin, l Potato
Washer, l Butcher Knife, 6 Knives and &
Forks worth 81 - per set, Albata Table
Spoons. & Albata Tea Spoons, l Coal Sho-
vel. Flesh Fork. 3 jelly Cake Pans, l
pound of Stove Polish.
The Stoves are from the leading manu-
factories in Philadelphia, Baltimore and
Wheeling, and bought at lowest cash pri-
L
stvle of Cooking Stoves now in use with
prices complete with above named Fur
niture delivered free in BRIDGEPORT, Md,
ORION board of cars at Shepherdstown or
nerneysville. Special quotations given
on any Cooking or Heating Stove manu-
featured:
Farmer" Enterprise" GARNER
Girl" or Columbia Cook, NO. $22,
No. : SO. No. 9 SIS.
"Excelsior," Emerald" or Star
Cook, No. Z $24, No. $27, No. 8 $50.
New Jasper" or "Our Friend, NO.
: $40, No. SD.
"Puhilec,'' ''Sea Bird Hampton,
or Carroll Cook, No. so, No. $2l.
Returning thanks for the liberal pat
ronage of the past, hope to merit a con-
tinuauce.
II. C.. MARTEN.
Shepherdstown, March Is, 1879. If
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-10-11

c0OO \ MONTH guaranteed. $l2 a
,SoUU day ~ home made blythe indus
triouS. Capital not required; we will
start YOU. Men, women, boys and girls
make money faster at work foruS than at
ANYTHING else. The work is light and
nlcasant. and such as anyone can go right
mt. Those who are wise who see this no.
tice will send us their addresses at once
and see for themselves. Costly Outfit and
terms free. Now is the time. Those al
ready ut work are laying up large sums OF
money. Address TRUE q CO., Augusta,
Maine.
Aug. 16. ~
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-10-11
Heller $
c arriage Mandatory,
MARTINSBURG.

T TAKE this method Of informing the
/ public that have on hand and am pre-
pared to fill all orders for work, SPRING
WAGONS, CARRIAGES, BUGGlES,
SULKIES, PHAETONS, AND ROChA-
WAYS. and all other vehicles in our line.
All work executed in the best and most
artistic manner, and at he lowest rates,
A share of public patronage is solicited,
and comparison Of my work with that
of other manufacturers is courted. Give
me call, or address
JOHN HELLER,
JunC2l MartlnSDurS, W d.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-10-11
New Goods
AT THE
POST OFFICE STORE
AT
DUFFIELD'S p!

THE undersigned has just laid III new
| supply of Spring and Summer Goods
TO be sold at the lowest possible prices,
consisting in part of CalicOes, CottonS,
Cottouades. Linens, Towels and Ladies
Dress Goods, Cotton, Batting, WaddinS
and Canvass and full line of lose Socks
rs low as GOcentS per dozen pairs. Also
LARGE stock of Winter Goods which Will
be sold very low.
The Notion department embraces Ladies
and Gents neck wear, Collars, Guns,
Scarfs, Ties, IEandherchiefs, Ribbons,
Breast-pims, Ear-drops, Collar and CUT.
Buttons, studs, Fans, parasOlS, &c.
Also full line of GROCERlES,C Canned
Fruits. &C., TobaccoS, SnuffS, Cigars,
Pines Wooden and Tinware: Cutlery
and Hardware, Shoyels, Forks, Axes,
Hltchets. Curry Combs and Lamp Goods,
Coal Oil, &c.
Mems, Ladies. Misses and Children's
Boots. Shoes and slippers from the city
markets at reduced prices. HARN ESI
SHOES VERY CHEAP.
COUNTRY PRODUCE AT HIGHEST
PRICES taken in exchange for goods.
Special attention given to SllOEMAk-
ING. Coarse and Kip Boots and Shoes
and all kinds of Fashionable work done
i'm elegant order; such rs French Calf
Hand Stitched, and Riding Boots, Con-
presS Caters; and the new Windsor Low
Buckle Shoe, or any style OF Boot or Shoe
desired Special inducements to Cash
Customers.
Thankful for past favors continuance
of the same is respectfully requested.
j. 7. HAGLE1.
Dutfields, May 81, 1879. II
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-10-11
The McGinnis Harrow.

4 DAPTED to all purposes of harrows.
4 The teeth are sgeel, diamond shape
is inch broad, IS inch thick, sharp front
ana rear, and at the end. Reversible, rear
edge to the front when dulled in front.
Adjustable TO any slant to suit the work.
1t never has to be raised for disagreement,
cleans itself. Renovates sod bound mead
ows. Cultivates wheat and corn more
thoroughly, prepares soil for planting in
one going over, than two workings with
other harrows. Warranted more effective
than any harrow in use. for sale by
j. S. MELVIN.
Dutfields, Apr. 10, lS.9.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-10-11

oRf 4 WEEK in your own town, and
.SUt no capital riskcd. You can give
the best business a trail without expense.
The best opportunity ever offered for
those willing to work. You should try
nothing else until YOU see for yourself
what you can do at the business we offer.
No room to explain here. You can de-
vote all your time or only your spare
time 10 the business, and make great pay
for every hour that you work. Women
make "a much rs men. Send for special
private terms and particulars, which we
mail free. 50 outfit free. Don't complain
of hard times while you have such a
chance. Address Ii. HALLETT d CO.,
Portland, Maine.
Aug. Is. "
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-10-11
Furniture! Furniture J!

FRENCH, japanese and Cottage Bed
T. steads, Cane and Wood seat Chairs in
v:riety, Rocking Chairs, Cradles, Wash
Sands, &C., at greatly reduced prices, re-
gardless of profit, to close out, for sale by
Us. MELVIN.
Dufields Apr. 10 1879. If
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-10-11

For Threshing Machine men have
novelty, il is lace Gutter; boy can cut
Gather without wasting any, and IL only
costs 20 cents. Every man tina; uses
straps should haye one also.
All ask for parties In want Of any
thing in my line 10 give me a call and be
convinced that we work and make prices
according to the times, and guarantee TO
give satisfaction 10 every body.
We pay strict attention 10 repairing OF
any kind ofMaehinery, as we are prepar-
ed to do any Kind OF work in the Machine
line, and will DO IL promptly and salts
factory. We claim that we can and do
make work cheaper than any other Man
ufactOry. I'll we ask H. for trial, TO De
convinced that what we say is so. Give
u call at Tuscarora Agricultural Works
Queen Street, b. & o. X. X. Martinsbnrg.
T.. SIN order &c make il convenient
to the people Of jefferson county, have
appointed Mr.. G. l.. Barnhart, Agent for
me, at Duiiields Depot, where he will sell
ut the same price 1 do at the shop. he
will take your order for anything in me
iron line. Respectfully,
Martinsburg, April 5, 1879.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1879-03-02
Abandoned Villages.

While roaming through the oil country
our interest was excited by having certain
localities pointed out to US as the place
where once stood small city. Perhaps
no part of the oil region shows this as
much as that situated between Oil CITY
and Titusville, and no place as much as
Petroleum Centre. We stand amazed
and almost doubt the truth of our inform
ant, when we are told that this is the
Petroleum Centre we saw ten wears ago
At that time, as the name implies, it was
the centre of the land OF grease. Sur.
rounded as it was the best oil-producing
country, it could not be otherwise
Vast numbers of houses, stores, machine
shops, ETC., were erected in short time,
ana In 1868 it was a city of 5000 or 1000
inhabitants. Everybody in oil dom knew
Petroleum Centre. The city had banks,
immense hotels, large business houses,
and could boast of three or four fine
churches. The whole country around the
place was city. at mig ht 1t was almost
impossible to get through the crowd OF
people collected for all kinds of pleasure
What change! Nothing can be com
pared to it except the destruction of war.
Instead of fine residences, the ground is
now used. for potato patches; a road
marks the place where the principal
street was; the churches yet stand, BUT
nobody remains to attend them. Perhaps
there are 100 inhabitants in the town now.
North of Petroleum Centre we were;shown
the place where in sc and 81 was the
famous Benningof Run. There remains
not sign of anything having been there.
As many will remember, this was one OF