The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1880-06-08

Carlisle dry goods stores close now at
half past seven p. M.
Be sure to read Mortimer's advertise
ment on 9Th page.
B. Shade of Wheatfield twp, had the
horns knocked off of one COW and the
life out of another, by the cars last week.
"A son of Lewis Weibly of Saville twp,
was bitten by copperhead snake last
week. Prompt medical aid prevented
serious consequences.
Zion's Chassis of the Reformed church
was held at Littlestown May Goth to
9th. The next session will be held in
this place in June next.
MIR. H. r. Mumper of Miffiin town
ship, Cumberland county is selling out,
preparing to remove again to this
county.
The anxiety of our citizens. of all par
ties to get news from Chicago during
the week showed what strong interest
was taken in the nomination.
Rev. G. f. Sheaffer, formerly pastor
Of the Lutheran church in this place,
was visiting his friends in this vicinity
last week. He is now located in Arm
strong county.
A horse belonging to Peter Chubb
made rapid time across the Newport
bridge on Wednesday, having got scared.
lie was stopped at the Howe twp, end
Of the bridge, With the vehicle all sound.
1t will pay you to read the 9Th page
Mortimer's advertisement is of special
interest to every housekeeper. Read it,
and see if it won't save you money.
a vicious COW belonging to Charles
Eeinbach, near Newport, made an at
TACK on VIM. Leonards little boy, and
had not his mother came to his rescue
she would probably have killed the boy.
AS it was he was considerably hurt, and
worse scared.
On Saturday night week good
horse belonging to Mr.. Jerry Bair of
Buffalo was killed by falling from the
overshot in the barn. He had got loose
and wandered into that place. Wesym-
pathise with Jerry in his loss.
A lad in Newport was kicked in the
face and badly injured by one of James
Flynn's horses on Tuesday evening last.
Since the above was written we learn
that the boy was son of Harry Fry,
and is getting over his injuries.
On Thursday evening week the SOL
diers' orphan school at White Hall was
struck by lightning and badly splin-
tered Nobody was seriously injured,
but Mr.. John Luton, who was sitting
at residence near by was shocked in
sensible.
Monday week William Morgan and
:" Cookie" two colored lads aged about
thirteen years, got into QUARREL over a
game of marbles, in Chambersburg, and
Morgan drew pocket knife and cut the
other so badly that he is not expected
to recover.
The list of questions which the Census
enumerator is obliged to ask is appalling.
In fact he is looked upon as travelling
Interrogation point. The position is not
as pleasant as many of the applicants
supposed it would be.
Captain Pratt, of the Indian school,
will shortly visit Perry county in search
of suitable place to encamp, with
number Of the boys, during the coming
warm weather. Only a portion of the
boys will encamp at a time. The
streams and mountains of sister Perry
abound in game Valley Sentinel.
Any person of the age of l6 years or
Upwards, who shall profanely swear
may be fined 67 cents for every oath. In
Schuylkill county it cost a young man
Sl6.Uo Tor swearing on the streets. he
refused to pay, and has been sent to jail
by Judge Pershing.
We are called on to report the death
of another old citizen Mr. VIM. Mehaf-
fy, one of the Oldest citizens of our
borough died at the residence of Mr.
Henry Hawk in Harrisburg on Friday
last. His remains were buried in the
cemetery in this place on Sunday. Mr..
Mehaffy had erected fine monument
for his wife and himself several years
ago leaving the date of his death TO be
put on as finishing touch.
Money to Loan in sums of $1,000, 1000
and $500, for clients, on real estate secur-
ity at per cent. Parties wanting to
borrow please apply to JOHN O. WAL
LIS, New Bloomfield, Pa. 1t.
If you cannot come to town and want
q pretty Lawn dress, ,Laces for trimming
&C., send for samples, to f. Mortimer.