davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-10-23
SHERIFFS SALE.

pY virtue of writ Of Venditioni
- E1Ponas. issued uut q the Court - Common
Peas q Centre county and 10 directed there viii
be exposed at public sale, IN AaronsburR, on
Thursday, October 80, A. d. 1879,
oclaek r NJ the f,llo~tnr Described real essA,
q the defendant. t. vH:
All that certain lot or piece Of ground
situate 10 the village of AAronsl,urr Centre county
Pa, houuaei and rbed folluus. ca shs narfh
by turnpike. the ussi iy alley and lands of HaI
On the south by lands Of H. A Mingls and on the east
~ lands Il J. Niftz-ountaiuing iwo acres mere at
cs thereon efeeed tspztofy frame house stAi.io.
and other out buiiduga. seized. taken in exeeutia
aud 10 D. slld - the property of Adam y Ninkts-
bleck. i42-atl JOHN sPANGLER Siberia
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-10-23
1876 ACRES and i54 PERCHES,

AMI having thfreuplu erected sitals dueIltng k0uss
i,auk hafu and A other necessary uuibuildnEs Wiui
uafef ih AhHuaaaaf Hud n~ag faiiiuE
hE~Tbs three foregoing TroIagilas vil le sald snl.
irft O. the fEhf 70 diF. mHr falts, sash 8spasli f
move and hAui. tAfrF away, The ifau ere iu upnu.
and uuAsf, the iAsdt mentioned and AHAriba3 Is the
uwuers q ibs faElt lrl Warhs their bsirs and
siEus 81 Hiih tho FOIL rEht = inrfess egrcss
hnd rfEfts Welding aud TaginF to phurnssstsr shsll
the TFuTrrty, -hs fum q iusuty CO. ceuu fur
otsfy ton - ifeF mined and carried sHAy Ara the
fgftlsr sa = hny 90 dollars Tt acre. 81 the uss
And aorupsury II each and ever acre - lsnd, used
aud occupied fT the drpsii - fe'usa rym the mines
AHa use either IN the mining washing = iron
Al trial shafts g. t-c hiisi The search
fer iruu ore is slsAUdgucd
No. An that the undivided five
fiEhiaeufh fslsJ Interest IN the TIMER LAND
Jt'oN MARSH CREEK, in ihe townships u BaFgs.
CuftlB kud HouAid, the county uf CeBirs. and
AL--g The MalLh LLl--k ur-I.nrtn o. -ltALnlnE
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-10-23

"A splendid winter suit at 81. 30 at
Lyon * Cos.
ANoTnEE lMroETAST LAw.-The fol-
lowing act in relation To the building Of
bridges by County commissioners, was
passed nj the last session Of the State Log.
islAtuTe. We copy it as matter Of i'm
PortAncc 70 our citizens:
4 Supplement fo tie 1ct relafir> ~ Roads
and Br,dgcs, SC. SECrioS l. Be II enacted,
That when river, creek or rivulci, over
which II may be necessary 10 ercc, n
b. ldgc, crosses public road or highway,
and the erecting Of such bridge requires
more expenses than IL /. reasonable thAt
one or two adjoining townships should
bear, that after view hhs been ordered
by the proper court as now provided By
Law, II IT shall appear by the rcyo.t Of
IL viewers nnd by the app oval Of the
court and grand Jury. that such bridge i-
necessary and woIld bc too expensive ior
such townships % boar. that Whenever the
county commissioners DO not deem IL I'D =
visablc 10 enter such bridge on record a. a
county bridge, bot shall consider Il proper
to assist such township or townships IN
building III" same, they are hereby author
ized and empowered, from and out Of the
county fund.-, 20 either build such bridge
OF to furnish such townships the whole
or part Of the money uccessary 10 build
il, without entering such bridge on record
a. a county bridge
SIC. >. Tba, the county commissioucrs
shall keep q record of al their proceedings
ia such Gases, and such b-idges shall be
maintained, kept Ia repair aud rebuilt,
- hen necessary, by the respective town
ship or townships, and the county shall IN
no event be- liable for the same
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-10-23
MARRIAGES.

sIEAE-INaHAh.-Ou tho anl Of October 1870, 10y
Rev j IeiFer, Mr. vi sisfa b. Hisa Harriet ]
Ingram, 18th oi Union township Centre county, Ps
hTEHg-BLAtH-on the 5ih ~ October. 1870 by III.
same, Mi ). q rtcfo ~ Mis- Sasnn y blair both d
Union township. Centre county, Pa
Fkhkh-WEbER.-0n the I2,h Instant, by Rev J
shoftnnErf. NJ jacob W. fersf, ot Bpal,lufg
TO Mrs. harah "eier, of IIainss t0wn.hip
NEARfCK-- LOHR.-Ou the gL instant A, IL. t,si
denee Of the hfidrs mother by knv J. ysnAas Sir
chylez fsarick. u MAdl.yu.urg to MIss Jes.is 4.
Iphr, Of Gregg township.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-10-23
Auditors Notice.

IN the Court of Common Pleas of
Ccntrs county, No. 1856, April T. 1877. In the mat
teI II The assigned estate II ALFRED NICHOLS
The undefsagusd sudi0F afJssintsd ~ the Court ta
make distribution u the fund hclonging b. the safA
sssignei estate IN tho haads 81 JAMES l. SoMMER.
WILLIE. assignee t. and among tsse legally entitled
thereto. si stteaa e. The ut q bis arfassnaut sl
bis nflce, IN Bellefonia, Pa, TUESDAY, the zsth
day q oCT0hKR, A u. is5e 1T 10 oclaCk. A. Al. uhea
and where Al Tsfsaus inttrusied viii please attend
10 detaFfesi ffern ea1ainE IN on saia fana
si-av WILBUR " REEnET AuditeF
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-10-23
Auditors Notice.

IN the Orphans Court of Centre
i county, estate q EZRA D BRIsBIN. dee'd.
The undersigned auditor appointed ly said Court
g. report list ~ The liens entitled % le paid ~
the fund raised by The sale under proceedings in afi
uun u the real estate late n said deceni and als8
report schedule q distribution among the heirs and
legal representatives of said deoe8eht vii attend
the duties u his appointment At bis olue IN Belle.
fnBte rs., on THURSDAY, The 0fh day of NaveFater,
1879 At 10 O'clock. A. NJ when and where all paftios
interested ~ill please attend be etarred from
ing 10 said fund.
a2-3w WILBUR y. REEDER, Auditor
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-10-23

ITEMS 1s AND ABoUT REBERsBURG.--
The schools of Miles township will com.
mcncc Monday, October n.
The ilro in the mountains west of town
destroyed some valuable timber.
Mr.. Uriah Spanglcr, Of Kansas, son Of
Jonathan Spanglcr, is Mt home on n visit.
Mr.. Clayton Burket, who some time
ago left for the State of Indiana, has re-
turned home, bringing with him some
well developed specimens of Indiana fever
aguc.
Mr.. Isaac Kinney and family left on
the 18th instant for Snyder county, where
they will remain with friends for short
time, and will start for KanFas on the 2sth
Of this month. Mr.. X. was highly
respectable citizen, and will be missed by
his many friends in this community, cspe-
cially By the Sabbath-schoOl, Of which he
and his family were regular attendants A
beautiful Bible was presented to Miss
Annie Kinney by the school, which may
IN timc 10 come remind her ui inc many
pleasant Sabbaths spent in the Union sun
day-school,
i give the names Of tho teachers
recently chosen by the school board Of our
township for the coming schoo! term:
Storcr Schooi-R X Roush
Briungdrds Scho0i--A. y. German.
W.yTn S-Jp.J- ('utyiu MyrriE
GrdmisU's Sch0oi-Gcorgc :. FrRnck.
Rebcrsburg Primary Schopi-lra Smull
Rcbcrsb,yy or Dmur Sehyoi-C. l..
Gramley
Ia cy's Schoot-A T.. Wolf
MddisonbTq PRIMARY SehOoi--C. Lose.
MIdisoHburg Grammar Sstoot-T. NJ.
Gramlcy. oScE ~ a WHILE.
| AT the reduced rates the cost IL AN
thracitc coal i- equal in economy with coke
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-10-23
Auditors Notice.

IN the Orphans Court of Centre
II county, IN the matter of the aroouhi q JACOB
DUNkLk aaninisirHior of the estate q DAVID
DUNkLE deceased.
Tho undersigned. suditof appointed hy de Or
phans Ogust ta ascertain The hers q David paukie
decd and make distribution u the fand sleau -
n The hands 81 che administrator among ths sad hetrs
VII meef She parties Herested iof the uftase II his
aIpointssent, na SATURDAY. OCTOBER D tssa IT
eciock. 7. ~ - The efoe u J. T. SFaneieF Esa ia
The Boroaah q HsllssoasH.
ai-sw Hills l. oRvIs. Aadssas.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-10-23

Notwithstanding the late rise In prices
and the fact that almost every merchant.
able commodity Is bringing from % 10 100
per cent. more than IL did three months
ago, I have determined 10 make large
reduction in the retail price Of anthracite
coal. At the reduced figures Il Is equal In
economy with coke or any other fuel, and
Is certainly superior and much more satis-
factory 10 handle when used for family
purposes. buy The best quality Of Wilkes
barre coal and guarantee that II will be
carefully screened, correctly weighed and
promptly delivered.
LAWRENCE l.. BRowx.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-10-23
345t ACRES and it3 PERCHES,

Lees. held ly the said assignee teaani IN
common with Andres q. Curtin CuustAus Curtin sud
The hrtfa n Roland Curtin de- q This il the lARG-
I2sT BODY oF TIhHKR LANDS iu the county IL
h sell and heavily covered With timber tfens consist
ing = WHITE PINK. YELLOW FINE HEMLOCK
and OAK The great majority teinc White OAk l.
convenient 10 the waters - Marsh Creek Beech Greek
and the Bald IARls, apd the tspek Haven and
wtliamspsft Hnanis and Lumber markets generally
TERHs ~ sstt--oHnhAf the pury haae tnauey 20 b.
paid confirmation of sale, and The balance IN one
year thereafter The batter payment 30 he SECURED By
bond and mortgage upon the Tfemises with interest
from confirmation of sale.
4a-,. J. ID. SHUGERT, Asaoues
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-10-23
Auditors Notice.

IN the Orphans Court of Centre
II county. In the usaiter of the estate u JACOB
sroVKR, late u Harris township, said caanty, De.
ceased
The uadersignei appointed by the said court 20 dis
tribute the fund n he hAAds of the administrator ef
said decedent 10 aud among those legally entitled
thereto v meet The parties In Interest cot che pnr.
nse of performing The dates ~ his aTsoinfent ~
HE Office in the Borvugh of Bsllefmte ~ TuRsDAr
The 2sth day u October, A. n Isle at 10 o'eleek. n
4o-iw G. N. BOWER, Aaditot
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-10-23

Black silks, IS cents per yard at
Lyon K Cos.
Mr. Thomas Hull, Of Aaronsbutg, is
erecting fine new frame residence Why
he Is doing this cannot be solved except
upon the supposiiion that he Is soon 10 be
married and bring pretty wife 70 occupy
it. We hope the snticipations Of his
friends in this direction may prove cor
rect
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-10-23

We last week had the pleasure Of
meeting an old comrAde Of the Mexican
war in the person Of Mr.. Charles McGAr-
vey, Of Unionville. Mr.. McGarvey was
also soldier Of the late war, serving in
Company d, OF the l4sth, p. V, In the
Mexican war he served in Company X, Of
the "a Pennsylvania Regiment, landing at
Vera Cruz with Gen. Scott, and, after the
fall of that city, marching thence 10 the
City Of Mexico. 1t was real pleasure 70
talk over old times with him.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-10-23

CoRREsPoSDrScE, containing important news. solicit
ell rom any part Of the county. No communications
inserted unless accompanied by the real Of the
writer.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-10-23
Examination of Teachers.

A Special Examination of Teachers
xA usli be held Il tbs Sapeglnttndenf's once n
D,lieiontn. FRIDAY. octber al issa beginning Il
~. Applicants mast recommended ~ al
least thrce directors u TIE district IN which they sx
pcci 10 teach. tzSu u. MEYER. &c eanr.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-10-23

Lyon ~ 20 .
DEATH oT CHARLES NJ. MASS.-We
greatly regret 10 learn of the death, on
Monday last, at Mann's Axe Works, near
Lewistown, Of the young gentleman whose
name may be found in the above caption.
Mr. Mann was a brother of Mr.. Fearon
Mann, Of this place, and a son Of William
Mann, Jr., deceased. His death was caused
By fever which suddenly settled on his
brain. a number Of his relatives and
friends, Of this place, are in attendance on
the funeral, which took place yesterday.
To almost all the male members Of the
family to which the deceased belonged
death has come suddenly, In this case
the victim was but % years Of age, and
doubtless 10 sll his friends his death was a
great surprise and sorrow. In their aiilic-
ton they have our earnest sympathy.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-10-23
PREPARED COKE
FOR FAMILY USE.

THE Bellcfontc and Snow Shoe
"A Raiirued ComfAay having oompleted thssr Cohc
Breaker AMI ecfesns pre,arei - Furnish al
siscs Il CokK F0R STOYEs RANGEs ana FUR
NACEs. Price fsfo pr toa q zoao ll=.
DANIEL RnoADS
G-1m General superintendent
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-10-23
A splendid boy. sui, q, 1926 a, Lyon

x Cos.
TuE WEpDIsGs.-Our handsome friend,
Richard Thomas Is about gone, and all
bachclordom Is In ccstacics and the young
ladies are weeping. He ha. surrender
cd 10 the charms Of youth and beauty,
and will be united in the holy bonds Of
wcdlock with the charming Miss Emma
Sandcrson, this evening, at g o'clock at
the mansion ofher father near Lock Haven.
Mcssrs. George Brow and CliC Thomas,
will attend him, aud the occasion will be a
most happy one.
The legal fraternity, Of this place, ia
graccd with many bright young members,
who are yet single and fancy free Prom.
iucui among them, FOR several years pact,
was the junior member Of lhc firm of Boa-
yer & GcphArt Ho has for long time
been tho focus for numerous slmirine
female oTbs But all, with one exception,
have looked In vain. His iaulilcss NOUS
tache, supplemented by rare quali,ics Of
mind and heart, have cap,iyA,cd, and he
has In turn yielded 70 The charms of ono
Of the most csiimablc and accomplished
maideus Of our town. This evening at :
O'Clock, in the Presbyterian church, John
Wc-lcy Gcphart will lead to the altar Miss
Ella Hayes, niece Of Mrs. William I.
Wilson, 81 this place. The following well
know young gentlemen will support them .
J. L. Spanglcr, E.q, Ellis l.. Oryis, Dur.
bin Grey, Esq., james Montgomery, John
Miller and j. Irwin IIagcrmau 1, will be-
a brilliant and happy occasion, aud the
bridcgr"om's mousiache will be especially
noticeable.
In few days invitations will be issued
FOR third wedding, 10 take place carly in
November But, although the high con-
tracing partIcs are well known, it Is per-
haps too carly to anticipate.
An immense stock Of new goods at
Lyon * Cos,
THE CoUxcIL MosDAY EvESIxo.-
Messr'. Ardell, Crider, Harper, Hofer,
Kabcllo, Mcclure, Reynolds and Short
lidgo were the gentlemen who gathered in
the council chamber last Monday evening.
Tho Water committee, through Chair.
man Shor,idge, reported that the pay Of
the engineer Of water works was reduced
from S2.25 10 sl.50, and accepted BY the
engineer. Also reported that the pump
house needed now roof, and, on motion,
it was decided to put a new roof on II.
Also reported that Duncan & Go. offer one
cent ror pound for quantity Of old pipe at
water works.
Fire and Police committee reported that
80 feet Of hose are needed FOR the fire com.
panes.
Markc, committee reported $50 mar
kct fees collected.
Finance committee reported as paid on
duplicates from September 60 October /:
1875, slsG.2o; 1876, $sl4O9i 1873, ST..
1898
On motion Of Mr.. Harper, seconded by
Mr. Ardell, the rate of taxation for 1879
shall be mills for street, mills for
borough and % mills for interest.
On motion of Mr. Shortlidgc, Mr.. Keich.
line was selected for collector.
A petition was received from citizens Of
Bishop street, residing east Of Catholic
church, praying for street lamps. Refer.
red TO Street committee, with instructions
10 report 10 council
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-10-23

Seven tizens of Philipsburg visited
tho schools of that place last month.
Seven thousand or moro citizens of this
county, last month, visited the tailoring
establishment of j. Newman, Jr., on Allie
gheny street, of this borough, and NIL came
away much | ,ascd with the bargains they
secured
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-10-23
Notice.

- II. HAUPT has applied TO
II . the Secretary " Intsrnal Affairs 0f the com.
monweath Of Pennsy lvauia for tseive q ands
stuatad in the township Il HogEs IN the county q
Centre. adjoining lands IN the vHrrantse names af
william Hnssell the north. lassa Rreoks on The
the west al-I
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-10-23
NehO Advertisements.
PUBLIC SALE
OF
Farm & TimberL Lands.
Assigned Estate Of John Curtin.

Assigned Estate of John Curtin.
n pursuance Of an order issued out
Il 4 o." Court q Common Plea u Ceutt~ county,
th'tc viii BE- 'tpse o. sai" by public outsry The
COURT HOUSE, ~ BELLEFOSTE. on
Thursday, 9th Of November, 1870,
at one a.olsrt, +. ", the following describsd roaI
estate, VIZ
No. AL that certain mcssuage, tene-
mrHt and tfafi = lhu1 situate 10 the tavrsuip q
spring lu The oDuuiy u Cent bounded aud described
as follow Beginning 81 si1Ass. tie ace by lands 81
EYlsgd tHftlus hdr sYutL a vest ~ pefrhss
thrnge saaih - tasi, ~ pgrcbrs thence north Al
oastt g. Iatehes thence sfuth 80 east q pefcles
thence north ~ cssi. 10 Ir-,hrs thence uarth -
vrsL ilat pffrhs tbfUrr sYuih 81 Natt III efChos
b. the place Il iug-toutAiniug
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-10-23

When tho Court House bell rang last
Saturday night at half-past ten o'clock, at
the time the jury in the Pruner vs.. Brisbin
cjcctmcnt trial were prepared to deliver
their verdict, the unusual and untimely
noise created considerable CONSERVATION
among those who did not understand the
circumstances
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-10-23

1t is said tina, DR.. Dobbins resided for
twenty-five years in the locality Of his
former Office on Bishop street After such
long and successful practice on one spot,
nc should imagine the Doctor would re-
gret exchanging it for his present quarters
above Zeigler's drug store on Allegheny
street. His present Office IL pleasantly 10.
Gated, and will perhaps be more conyen-
lent Of access for his numerous patients.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-10-23

The two last issues Of the Bellcfonte
Republican have been unusually bright
and entertaining, which suggests that now
hands and head have been employed in its
editorial department The introduction
Of certain characteristic, agreeable, soft
sounding expressions suggest that the facile
pen and cultivated mind of John Mason
Duncan are contributing 10 its contents.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-10-23

AT the reduced rates the cost ol AN
ihraci,c coal Il equal in economy with coke
or any other fuel Call and get igurcs
IAwHESCE J.. BKowN.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-10-23

The community about Anronsburg
will very much regret the departure from
that place to Emporia, Kansas, Of that
talented, able and faithful clergyman Of
the Reformed church, Rev. j. G.. Shoe.
maker, lie has laborcd in tha, place for
the past I've years, during which tiTe be
has very much endearcd himself to the
hearts Of his people lie delivered his
farewell sermon last Sunday. May the
usual and even greater success attend bis
efforts.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-10-23

Fancy alpacas, at cents per yard, at
Lyon & Cos.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-10-23

The exercises attending the unvelIng
Of the monument at Muncy erected TO
the memory Of the heroic Captain John
Brady, were Of intense interest and attend
ed by the greatest throngs Of humanity
that that pleasant town ever contained.
To entertain the ten thousand people that
Aocked to Muncy on Wednesday tested
her powers TO the utmost, but she was
equal TO the emergency. The Grafton Of
John d. Linn was masterly effort,
rcplete with fascinating historical Incl
dent and patriotic sentiment The other
literary offerings 10 the occasion were also
fine, prominently poem composed by Mr.
Thomas Chamberlain especially for this
event. Mr.. J. NJ. M. Gernerd, Of Muncy.
TO whose efforts the erection of this monu-
ment are due, has been prominent In many
other efforts % beautify his town. lie has
also n rare collection Of curiosities, which
attract the attention Of all visitors TO
Muncy.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-10-23

"A lecture on "The Moon and Its
Wonders" will be delivered in the Re-
formedschurch, Aaronsburg, next Satur-
day evening, by Rev. 7. Apple, ID,
Professor of Astronomy in Franklin and
Marshall College. Tho professor deliver
ed pleasant astronomical lecture In the
Court House, in this place, some time
since hence we can promise treat to
our Aaronsburg friends who may have
the good fortune TO hear the lecture.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-10-23

Tho finest overcoats at Lyon X Co.'S,
| phaup
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-10-23

"A splendid winter suit at $3.50 AT
Lyon * Cos.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-10-23

BY request the services at the Baptist
church, on Sunday evening next, will be
conducted by the Young Mems Christian
Association, and as they are expected to be
Of nm unusually interesting character all
are cordially invited TO be present, while
special invitation 10 extended to the young
men
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-10-23

The Convocation Of Williamsport, Of
which ecclesiastical body the parish of 81
Johns Protestant Episcopal church, Of this
place, is a part, is now assembled at Dan
vile, its opening session being held last
evening. The meetings Of the Convocation
are held in Christs Episcopal church, at
that place. Rev. John Hewitt, Of this
place, is in attendance.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-10-23

Mrs. james Mitchell, of this place,
has fifty rare house plants, Il large number
Of which are in bloom. She has also nine
beautiful vines in hanging baskets The
good fortune which attends some persons
in the cultivation OF these beautiful home
ornaments seems to follow this lady in a
remarkable degree. In addition, she has
great taste in the arrangement Of cut
flowers.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1879-01-12

mitiee to accom- pany the remains
to San Antonio. The House then
adjourned as further mark of re-
spect.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1879-01-12
Crockett in a Bars Den.

II never but once" said Colonel
Crockett, twas III what ] call a gem
1fHe quandary. 1t was during my
eIectfoleering for Congress, at
which tImeI strolled about in the
MQQds so particularly pestered oy
pofftics that 1 forgot my rife. ANY
man may forget his rifle, you know.
but it isn't every man who can
make amends for forgetfulness by
his faculties, guess. 1t chanced
that l was strolling along, consid-
erably deep In Congressionals. The
first thing that took my fancy was
the snarling of some young wild
bears, which proceeded from the
hollow of tree. But 1 soon found
that | could not reach tue cubs
with my hands, so l went feet fore
most to see if | could draw them
up by the toes. I hung on the
top of the hole, strainiDg with
all my might to reach them, until
at last my hands slipped and down
| went more than twenty feet to the
bottom of that hole, and there ]
found myself almost hip deep in a
family of young bears. Isoon found
that | might as well undertake to
climb UP the greasiest part of u
rainbow as to get back-the hole
in the tree was so large and its sides
so smooth and slippery from the
rain. Now, this was u real, genu.
inc, regular quandary. If was to
shout, it would have been doubtful
whether they would hear me at the
settlement, and IL they did hear
me, the story would ruin my elect.
ton, for man that ventured into
q place that he couldn't get
himself out of. Well, now, while l
was calculating whether it was
best to shout for help or wait in the
hole until after election, heard a
kind of grumbling and growing
Ove' head; looking, l saw the old
bear coming down stern foremost
upon me. My motto is always 'go
ahead and as soen as she lowered
herself within my reach l got a
tight grip Of her tail In my left
hand, and with my little buck-haf-
ter penknife in the other, COM
menced squirting her forward. I'll
be shot ii ever memoer of Con-
gress rose quicker in the world than
l did. She took me out in the
shake of a lambs tail. l."-Ne,O York
Mercury.