The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1879-11-18
Brief Items.

nN- Correspondents who wish their articles
published must have them in not later than Sat
urday. Letters received Mondaymorning scarce
ly ever get published.
J. w. H.-The poetry is hardly smooth
enough for publication, though it shows
considerable poetical talent.
A commun ication from Landisburg
came too late for insertion this week. 1t
will be given space in our next issue.
We would advise all our readers to go
to Dr. s. H. Whitmer, in Newport, for
the best artificial teeth, Filling teeth
speciality. 474t
We learn that planning mill is to be
one of the industries of 1ckesburg, and
that Kendig & Co., are to be the pro-
prietors.
We notice that Jacob Baily, ESQ.,, who
formerly resided in this place has been
elected superintendent of Public Instruc-
ton in Richardson Co., Nebraska.
On the 7th inst, VIM. Winn, without
any assistance, husked los bushels of
corn from the shock on the farm of j.
B. Ritter, near Loysville.
John Spriggle, of Wheatfield town.
ship, received very severe stroke of
paralysis on Tuesday. His entire right
side has been paralyzed, causing him to
lose his speech.
The "Black" property in this borough
was sold on Thursday last at public sale
for 81 ,4l0. Mr.. Alex. Adams was the
purchaser, and he has rented it to Mr.,
Grosh, the newly elected prothonotary.
In the vote of Carroll twp, as publish
ed, the temperance vote was omitted.
There were thirty-three votes cast in
that district for Richardson, temperance
candidate for Treasurer.
The recent remarkable advance in the
price of sugar is accounted for by reports
of a short crop. The advance Is nearly
1t is fortunate that the rise did not come
during fruit and berry season.
The foundry in this place met with
the loss of fine horse on Thursday
morning. The team had started for
Carlisle but within one half mile of
town it was noticed that one horse was
sick, and the driver at once came back,
but the horse died In an hour, and fears
were had that his mate would die too,
but we are glad to learn that it is i'm
proving.
A Harrisburg boy, while playing on
the street, was attacked by a bulldog,
and was mutilated in a shocking man.
ner. 1t was with difficulty that he was
rescued from the brute, and then one of
his rescuers killed the animal with an
AK.
On Friday morning a week, Benja-
min Wengert, was turning the wick of
kerosene lamp which had been placed
on the window, it exploded, breaking
window panes and scattering the burn
ing oil in every direction, which, how
ever, was soon extiguished, without
much damage being done. - Franklin
Repository.
On recent visit to Newport, we call
ed to see DIR. Whitmer, who is classed
among the best dentists in the State
We were pleased to see what a fine
building he had recently erected, and to
note the comforts and conveniences of
his Office. There are few more pleasant
ly arranged offices and laboratories to be
found outside of the large cities, and he
is now better than ever prepared to do
first class work.
The Duncannon "Record" says: Mr..
Lawrence Gross met with an accident
the other day while on the mountain
that might have proved serious. He
run fox into hole and was engaged
in digging ii out when large rock fell
on him in such a way that he could not
move. If 1t had not been for compan-
ron Larry would have been among tire
missing.