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Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1879-03-26
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Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1879-03-26

THE new Democratic Congress met
on Tuesday a week, and elected Samuel
Randall speaker. One of the first bills
offered, was one to remove all political
disabilities imposed by the Coustltu-
ton; also, to repeal the act requiring
a test oath.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1879-03-26
m CONSUMPTIVES.

The advertiser, having been pnn,n,;on pefn"nsI
cnred of thai dread disease, ConSa,npro "'sse
bS simple remedy, is anH,9@' .Sa msars 10 'S Of
Snown to his fellow-suiiers the meaIS S q a
c"re c To all who desire 1t, he viii ts. sena Of
conS cors. OF The prescription used, Gree .,
cop, c,cer y with the directions for preparing
end'Sn en- s.;,g the same, which they viii hnd a
aras ara % rrR1 for Consumption, Asthula' nron-
So &C. Parties wishing the rreschP-
ticu, will please address, wusoy
u:t;:,r,shuyvh NY.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1879-03-26
AZ Cedar street, New York.

nUI INC OF all kinds, TCMORS,
discharges Of BLOOD, or
mucous, and all diseases OF the RhC N
quickly and perfectly cured by asinple ana
soothing REMEDY. For information ad-
dress DR. J.FABER S CO.,
% Ann street, N. \.
Jan 90, 1S79-6m
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1879-03-26
Administrators Notice.

Esfafe Of PhiIO Homlin, deed.
I ETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION on
IL the estate Of Philo Hamlin, deceased,
late Of The borough of Mifiiintown Juniata
county, having been granted to the under
signed, all persons indebted to said estate
are requested TO make payment, and those
having claims or demands are requested to
make known the same without delay to
PHlLO ID. HAMLIN,
Feb. l2, 1879. administrator.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1879-03-26

I arge stock of ready made clothing OF the
IL latest and choicest styles, for men and
boys, hats, caps, boots and shoes, notions,
furnishing goods in endless variety for sale
at Samuel Strayer's, in Patterson.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1879-03-26
McAlisterviIle, Jua,ata Co., Pa.
NJ nR THE MOST PROFITABLE

ONE OF THE MOST PROFITABLE
BLACKSMITH STANDS in the county
may be purchased of the undersigned at
reasonable price. The property is situated
in Johnstown, Juniata Co., Pa, and with
the Smith stand includes a lot Of about
TWO ACRES, having thereon erected $
comfortable fwo-story FrameHouse, COM
modious stable and other outbuildingss
There is Well Of good water at the door
of the house. For particulars call on or
,dsress wM. HOOPS,
Walnut p. o., Juniata Co., Pa
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1879-03-26

A TRACT OF LAND, SITUATED IN
Milford township, Juniata county, SIX miles
west of Patterson, containing Fifty Acres
ten cleared, the rest well timbered; having
thereon erected Log House and Frame
Barn. There is an excellent spring Of water
at the door. Price, two hundred and fifty
dollars, Inquire at this Office.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1879-03-26

An exchange says: The Green,
hackers are like corporals squad OF
soldiers marching around in circle
to make the enemy believe there is an
army of them.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1879-03-26

THE New York Herald can't deter
mine whether it is wedding or fu-
neral that the Democrats are so anx-
iously anticipating by precipitating an
extra session of Congress upon the
country.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1879-03-26
d n. IVUEh,
Port ROyai. Juniata Co Pa

A AFIRST-RATE FARM, CONTAINING
One Hundred and Sixty Acres, in the best
whea;-growing district in the State of Ohio.
situated one-half mile from Amanda rail-
road station, in Fairfield county, and ono
mile from good pike. The improvements
are large two-story BRICK HOUSE (IS
rooms, hall and cellar), Double Log Barn
and Stable, and other buildings, and a well
of good water. A stream of spr,n. water
traSerses the centre Of the farm There IS
a large orchard on the premises. Will take
$'o per acre, part cash, rest in payments.
A far'n adjoining sold for 800 per acre.
rne reason for selling, is the desire to invest
IN city property, in Circleville. For all in
formation address J. STEYER,
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1879-03-26
Eas: Salem, Juniata Co., Pa.
OF oF GROrND on THE SOUTH

ALOT OF GROUND ON THE SOUTH
ia. of Main street, McAIisterville, this
county, having thereon erected Dwelling
House. and Shop OF business place, Wash
t,orse. and Spring Horse, and Stable
2 Well of good water with Pn"p IN
il. Eleven apple trees of choice fruit. The
Lot i, well fenced. This is desirable prop
srtv In the locality in which It IS located
and can be bought at reasonable price,
For further particulars address
NATHAN GRIFFITH,
.,..--.Ii. CO. y.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1879-03-26

IT is said that President Hayes 'is
determined to appoint doctor OF
the Homeopathic school on the Ma
tional Board of Health.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1879-03-26
CAUTION NOTICE.

A LII persons are hereby cautioned not to
IA allow their dogs, cattle or hogs to run,
or themselves to fish, hunt, gather berries,
OF cut wood or young timber, or in any way
trespass ON the lands of the undersigned In
Greenwood or Susquehanna township.
Peter Miller Henry Rush
Daniel Shadle George Dressier
Z Long 4 S Dimm Frederick Roats
Joel Dresser Jonathan Miller
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1879-03-26

Subscribe for the Sentinel aud Republican,
a paper that gives you greater variety, and
better selection of reading matter than any
other psper in the Juniata Valley.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1879-03-26
CAUTION,

A LII persons are hereby cautioned not
IA to fish, hunt, gather berries, break or
open fences, or cut wood or young timber,
or in any unnecessary way trespass on the
lands of the undersigned.
SIMON MUNNAH. LUDwrcK SHRADER.
GEo. DFFENDARFER. WILLIAM PEOPLES.
FREDERICK HAINEs FRANCIS HOVER.
Fermanagh Twp, June %, 1873.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1879-03-26
Legal Notices.

r IST OF DEALERS AND W. NJ,
LERs Of Foreign and Domestic Mer, .s.
.ha,d;. . in the county of Juniata. fof n, .ne
wear 1879, as approved and classified 0s '''
Mercantile Appraiser
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1879-03-26

AFARM OF FIRST-RATE QUALITY
Of land, in the heart of Lost Greek valley
only one mile west Of Nc cilisteryille, con-
tanning so ACRES, mostly cleared, having
thereon erected a LARGE FRAME BANK
BARN, commodious weather boarded LOG
HOUSE, and other out-buildIDgs- First
rate Fruit, well of clear, cold Water a5
the kitchen door. This is desirabe farm
and can be bought at sueh a margin thaI IS
will prove profitable investment. Por fuE-
ther particulars address
Mrs SOPHIA OSWALD,
Aiitiintown, Pa
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1879-03-26
NOTICE.

NOTICE.
A LII persons are hereby cautioned agains
n trespassing, for hunting, or other pur.
poses, on the lands of the undersigned, in
Milford township, Juniata county.
HENRY GRONINGER.
JOHN CUNNINGHAM.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1879-03-26
Pickaway Co., Ohio,
A FARM OF $50 ACPPs IN Tr,Sc,

AfAhh oF $50 ACRES IN TUSCA-
rora township, Juniata county, one-four,h
Oh mile west of McCoysvTle, i3O acres af
which are cleared and in a good state o..
cui'iVacon-ihe balance in good timber.
The improvements are large Frame House.
SvAoV ieet' Frame Barn, 4OxsO feet, Wagon
shed and Corn Cnb, Carriage House and
nos reh Soxio feet, Wood House ana
Pr'ng house, good Young Orchard and
"oOu' oo peach trees and cherry trees. A
stream Of good water passe. near IN. hons.
anu Darn. For further particulars address
NICHOLAS ICKFS
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1879-03-26
CAUTION.

A LII persons are hereby cautioned not to
IA allow their dogs to run, or themselves
to fish, hunt, gather berries, break or open
fences, or cut wood or young timber, or in
any unnecessary way trespass on the lands
of the undersigned.
NJ. X. Beshore. NJ. & J. II. Wilson.
David Hetrick. Henry Hartman.
Thomas BenDer. Porter Thompson.
Christian Shoaffstall William Hetrick.
John Motzer. David Sieber.
Henry Klos5. (aug1, '1S
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1879-03-26
CAUTION.

A LII persons are hereby cautioned not to
IN fish, hunt, break or open fences, or cut
wood or young timber. or in any unneccs-
sary way trespass on the lands of the under
signed
K N Thompson T S Thompson
B Thompson EP Hudson
VIM q Thompson Abram Shelly
Davis Smith, Jr. c A Shermer
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1879-03-26
PRIVATE SALES.

Persons desirous Of selling property a.
.,,yats sale, NAV arrange to have the prop
a,,v advertised in the Sentinel and Rspubi-
,a. on the tsfms Of no pay # not sod. If
sold, to pay at such rates as nave previous
l., heeD agreed upon.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1879-03-26
CAUTION NOTICE.

A LII persons are hereby cautioned against
IA trespassing on the lands of the under
signed either in Delaware or Walker town
ship, for the purpose of fishing or hunting,
or for any other purpose
l.. E. ATKINSON.
n. A. LUKESs.
oct31-tf G. S. LUKENs.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1879-03-26

vARM-5g ACRES, ABOUT 80 ACRES
clear, ], miles west of East salem' on the
,ra;n road. Hunning water between house
Nd b,rn. All kinds of fruit. Improve
nsrt,-a Log House, weatherboarded Bank
R.,r Wagon Shed, Corn Crib, Hog Pens.
SIR. House. The qualify of land is good,
,ad clear of stones. This farm is in Walk
,o..sh;p. For further particulars, sd .
80. CIV. SULOUPF,
Ea.. Salem, Jtiniata Co., Pa.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1879-03-26

Subscribe for the Sentinel and Repu5iieqn.
1t contains more, and a greater variety Of
good and useful readirg matter than any
other county paper.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1879-03-26
meCoysville, M Juniata Co pa

Ihh HEIRS OF PETER AND srs.s
uhh oher at private sale, the real a.,
tate Of said decedents, situated n ps-~
asn township, Juniata county, Pa. one mile
~ VI ninlintown, containing about %
acres OF Land, nearly all of which i So,
tbe,aon soOa state of cultivation, having
,Ic,roa ,IoI,o erected a aeommodious DWELLING.
bni,S;a- n' BANK M Barn. and all necessary out
oui'alngs- There is large variety Of ~
good wa,a a'' On the premises, and well OF
t;cu,, ~A'er at the door. For further mar.
,orn u'f' apply at the Sentinel ofIiee. - r
,1Wn' JACOB BErDLKR, NinIin,o,,n "s"s-
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1879-03-26
CAUTION NOTICE.

A LII persons are hereby cautioned against
n trespassIng upon the lands of the un-
dersigned, in Fayette, Delaware or Walker
township, by fishing, hunting, or in any
other way.
Jonathan Kiser CG Shelly
VIM BranthOffer A II Kurtz
Henry Spiece David Smith
Catharinc kurtz S Owen Evans
John McMeen Teston Benner
ID b Dimm Daniel Spicher
q W Smith John Auker
Kurtz JB CARRIER
Henry Auker SM Kaufman
Noah Cameron j F Dettra
W Hostetler John LycOm
Christian Kurtz David Hunberger
Jesse Pines Arnold Varnes
Oct %, 1878
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1879-03-26

A FARM OF rs ACRES g
balance in ,;a,e good ''ate Of cultivation, the
Juniata county Der, p. IN Spruce Hit township,
proposed Van.y' ,ai, Pa one-haif mile from tso
Potomac -; '"oao from the Juniata 10 ~
The improVsm. r' SIX miles from Port RoyaI.
fine Har1 o'ements area Large s,on. n,
waser mouse :, Zszso feet, wah wsM - D"el, I'VE,
."s ' al the door, Bank Barn c." = q good
eha,S cha S'nsr 0u'Ouiiiings. large an,.,. G'iOs' 6
,h~ ana great variety Of rp'e Or-
.ho,. n' 10 quarry lime stone ~ A'So
Dous ,; a half distant. The f.,u ~ a farm
lined recently. 'A'm has been
annual payments. CASH. balance in tuo
Vt 'uf'her Particulars ads-s.
5. A. HOFFv.v
spruce Hill. Junis,. ccaN, rs
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1879-03-26

] COA,
J. T. Dimm & Bro, merchants, IA 100
The license Dentioned in the above list
will be due and payable TO the County Trea-
surer on and after the lst day of May, 1879
An Appeal will be held in the Commits
sloners' Office in the borough OF Miffiin-
town, on TUESDAY, the Sth day of APRIL,
1879, when all persons feeling themselves
aggrieved, can attend if they think proper
SAMUEL COOPER,
Mercantile appraiser.
Mar. II, 1879.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1879-03-26

p,ass rse Sent. ssntiaei and R.pr5l,,r-
nav yo, ,oset & job work done ONCE is the
~ you If You need sny,h;,Iri riyi.. It~iI,
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1879-08-07
W J. KIsER. q. c, KIsER.
Look at This.
w. J. KISER & CO.,

Having Just received and receiving
"a full line of Dry Goods, Clothing,
Crockery and Hardware and Gro,
ceres, all bought low for cash, and
will be sold to suit the times The
finest sty lie Of Prints at from D to +
cents, good Coffee from Z to lbs. to
the dollar, and every other article in
proportion. If you want to get a
bargain call and examine our stock.
We viii sell on time to good prompt
paying customers. All those that
have failed to make settlement for
last years pur, bases would do well
to call and settle and save cost.
w. J KISER & co.
Marietta, Mar. 20, 1879,
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1879-08-07
Watch and Clock Repairing.
LIBEL FOR DIVORCE.

L. y. RUssoN, } In Padding Superior Court
vs.. }Feb Term, lS79
" a. RUsSoM \
ii appearing by the return Of the Sheriff that
the defendant W A Russom does mol reside in
Pauldiug county aud it further appearing that
lie doe, not reside in this State. it is ordered,
thar the defendant appear aud answer at the
next term of this court else that the case be
considered in default and the plaintiff be allow
"a 10 proceed. And i, is further ordered. that
this rule he published in the Marietta journal a
p,,liic gazette once q month for four months
Feb Sd. lS79.
J.W. IL UNDERWOOD, J. s. C. r c.
| hereby certify the above 10 be true ab-
stract lroia minutes OF Padding Superior Court
Page 2l9.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1879-08-07

N. mcdicinc that can be employed cleans
inc the stomach and bowels. and even the
hioo1 In small doses of one pill day,
,hcv stimulate fbe digestive organs and
,,ron,otc vioorops health.
Avrp's pms have been known for
more than quarter of a century, and md have have
obtained world-wldc reputat'on ioi 'hcii
yirturs They correct diseased action in
tbe several assimilative organs Of the
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1879-08-07

If you want your job printing
done neater and cheaper than it can
be done else where, bring it to the
Journal Office.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1879-08-07
FUTURE OF THE NEW ENGLAND
FARMER.

FUTURE OF THE NEW ENGLAND
FARMER.
"What is to become of the New
England farmer :" says the Latch,
field Conn., Enquirer, sis a question
Of deepening interest. For hall a
century he has at best-stood still, his
cousin, the city merchant, his brother,
the village manufacturer, aud his
son, the Western farmer, have been
monopolzing that wonderful Ameri-
can prosperity of which we never
tire of Boosting. The Now England
farmer has not even held his own. -
A constant decline in numbers, and a
large substitution of thrifty foreign
crs for a decaying naive stock, is
among the note worthy features of
rural New England. All this went
on steadily through the years of
prosperity, up to 1878. What has
happened since3 All at once it was
ulRCQVtFtu KNIT our NittVS WIN bNNt
populated, and that our manutactur-
ing towns we're overstocking the
markets. Unemployed thousands
have been obliged to leave city and
village for places where they could
earn living but scarcely man of
them has found his way into rural
New England. Kansas and other
Western States are being filled up,
but the no action from mercantile and
manufacturing enterprise has done
nothing to benefit the districts for
mer years had drained. In the
meantime land was never lower in
New England, during the present
century, than it is to day; farming
was never more unproductivo nor
the prospect for the future more
gloomy. Must our history be one Of
steady decline in vital force, far be-
Iond that indicated by our decline
in population, until the wave shall
finally set back from an over popu'
lated Westf"
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1879-08-07
Outside Blinds Rolling Stats
Plain Rail Sash Primed and Glazed
WHITE PINE D 0 S,
STILES AND RAILS, RAISED PANELS

Blind Hinges ~
~ furnished oil application not this list
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1879-08-07

A Maine political speaker mems
toned somebody as shyloek, and
an auditor asked who Shylock was.
'Gf you don't know" the orator
scornfully replied, YOU'D better go
home and read your Bible"
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1879-08-07

Always in stock ut like re-
duced prices for strictly
cash.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1879-08-07
PLAIN RAIL SASH pR1MEp GLAZED Outside Blinds Roll Stats
white Pine Doors Panels Moulded on Stiles and Rails G.
ONE INCH DOORS.

ehontDo Circular Panels
drsp filed and satisfaction guaranteed
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1879-08-22

Kentucky river, could beat even my
friend Bill Short, in his placid content
ment with short commons and other
disabilities, always more or less Incl
dental to AN endeavor to make one of
the army of occupants or skirmishers
on the outposts of civilization. AS was
so often the case, we had been driven
into harbor with him by stress of
weather, and the slim chance there was
of reaching any more eligible place
and after lodging myself and compan-
ion in bed that had about two inches
of straw on the boards, and that stood
at right angles to and almost touched
that of himself and wife, all he could
furnish us besides was some frost bitten
sweet potatoes and tin cup of water.
II didn't appear to discompose the good
couple at all. He said he chad intended
to take some corn to the mill and get it
ground; and he had intended to go
and shoot deer, but he had put it of. y
My friend thought that his cabin was
something like what is said of the bot
tomless pit If not paved with good
Intentions" it was-for any traveller
driven to it-"tophet" all the sane
However, / consoled both him and my
self finally with the suggestion that il
the mountaineer could stand such the
whole time, surely we should put up
with it once without grumbling.
CHICAGO, Ill.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1879-08-22
The Mother Rules the World.

1t is hard for young mother, who
has not yet overcome the hayward ten
denotes of her own youthful nature, to
realize the influence she exerts over her
little ones. She is constantly surround
ed by critical imitators who copy her
morals and manners. As the mother is,
so are her sons and daughters. If a
family of children are blessed with an
intelligent mother, who is dainty and
refined in her manner and does not
consider it necessary to be one woman
in the drawing-room and an entirely diff
ferent person in everyday life, but who
is true mother and always tender,
charming woman, you will invariably
see her habits of speech and perfect
manners repeated. in her children.
Great, rough men and noisy, busy boys
will always tone down their voices, and
step lightly, and try to be more man.
Derly when she stops to give them a
kind word or a pleasant smile-for a
true mother will never fail to say or do
all the pleasant things that she can that
will in any way help or lift up and
cheer those whose lives are shaded with
care and toll The mother of to-day
rules the world of Tomorrow
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1879-08-22
Preaching in America.

The preaching of the time in this
country is as good as the people are
willing to hear. Neither in the church
nor out Of it is there any considerable
demand for better preaching. Where
there is most intelligence or culture the
chief desire in regard to preaching is
that it shall be entertaining, and thus
suited to attract many hearers who will
help to pay the expenses of the church.
Under the voluntary SYSTEM" as it is
called, which prevails here, it would be
very difficult to give the people any
kind of preaching which they do not
want. The persons who need to be
taught, guided and instructed thus fix
the standard and determine almost
wholly the character of the teaching
which they are to receive. This is an
incidental effect of the dominion of the
masses, of our universal-suffrage ar
rangement of society. In very few of
the churches or congregations in this
country can there be any continuous or
habitual religious teaching which the
people do not approve. The standard,
or ideal, as to preaching is usually
higher among ministers than among
hearers, and many clergymen maintain
a constant struggle against the injurious
tendencies of the popular taste, and try
to create in the minds of their hearers
an appetite for the higher and more
spiritual qualities in religious teaching.
But the preaching of the country, like
nearly everything else in our national
life, is likely to become more and more
completely representative of the culture,
taste, morality, and entire character of
the people who compose the churches.
If this is the tendency, the character of
the preaching will not thereby be
elevated or improved.-Atlantic.