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Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1880-01-01
A Club With q History.

A policeman in Norwich, Conn.,, car
ries q club that has an eventful and
bloody history. It is made of hickory
wood and is about foot and half long.
The handle is round and heavily orna-
mented with brass, and increases from a
quarter of an inch to an inch in diameter
at it's largest part. Between the handle
and the other end is silver ferrule
The striking end of the club is octagonal
in shape, with ferrule of lead q quarter
OF an inch wide about two inches from
the end and a ferrule of heavy wrought
iron more than an inch in width near
the end, which holds in place a solid
brass ball, an inch in diameter, at the
top of which is ring by which the club
has been hung up.
The club is said to have been made in
Deshay County, Arkansas, in l843, for
ono Barnhill, from whose hands it passed
into the hands of Captain Pye, his son-in.
law, who, as captain of a company of
Anderson's bloodhound brigade from
Alabama, carried it through the war.
He was a man of bad habits and ungov-
ernable temper, and is said to have killed
with it twelve of his own men, among
them his own brother. In the Brooks
and Baxter war it was carried by John
@. Wilson, of Pine Bluffs, Ark, who, in
his passage down the Mississippi to Little
Rock, became Infatuated with liquor and
killed three negroes and a deck hand.
On election day last spring it was used
by Pine Bluffs, Ark, policeman in
attempting to quell saloon disturbance,
and in that melee was wrestled from
him, and passed into other hands, whence
It reached its present owner"
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1880-01-01

isfactory. We have often used the
whale-oil soap in the manner suggested,
with the best effects Germanto,Cn 7tie.
gruph.
The cheapest plan of erecting a green.
house, says the Germantown Ieleqroph,
is to dig out q pit in side hill where
the upper end will be just above ground
and the lower end two or three feet
above ground, where the door must be;
with two or three steps down for an
entrance. Wall up, roof the wall, and
cover the whole with sash, as in hot
beds the sash having more fall-say
three feet in width of ten, the house
being fifteen by ten. Erect in this the
stand of shelves, and when it is time to
take UP the summer flowers, bulbs, etc.,
store them here. The glass should be
covered with thick straw mats, which
can be removed even when the weather
is coolest in clear weather, for an hour
or two at midday, to get the warmth and
influence of the sun. At such times
ventilation also should be attended to
by slightly opening sash or two. No
fire is needed. Nearly all readily
Towering plants will bloom, and there
will scarcely be week during the winter
that a bouquet may not be gathered if
the house is properly managed. The
summer is the time to make it and have
it ready for fall.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1880-01-01
SC0V|LL'S
BLOOD IIVER SYRUP.

q peerless remedy for Scrofula, White
SWellings, Cancer, Erysipelas, Gout,
Chronic Sores, Syphilis, TulnOrs,
Carbuncles, Salt Rileuln, Malaria,
Bilious Complaints, and all diseases
indicating ail Impure Condition Of
the Blood. This Grand Remedy is a
compound Of vegetable extracts, the
chief Of which are SARSAPARIILA
and STILLINGIA. The cures effected
by SCOVILL'S BLOOD AND LIVER
SYRUP are absolute, and their
record is undisflgured' by failure.
For sale by all Druggists.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1880-01-01

when I give the military command,
father, see to it that the lanterns culver
like frebugs, and we'll give them q re-
ceptton from tho 'Squire's farm that
some of their mothers and sweethearts
will lament.
Then she stepped out into full view,
with young Lathrop by her side. She
waved her gun with as nearly like the
encouraging motion which commander
gives his sword on entering actions as
the weapon would permit, and then gave
this astounding order:
"Halt the whole universe, by flank
into kingdoms-6rel"
The military command astonished the
British, but that was nothing to the
surprise that followed the volley. Two
or three went down, and one staggered
and made his way to the roadside, and
when the others. looking up, saw the
mulitudinous display of Pickering Ian.
terms, they took no second thought as to
whether they had better stay and fight
or 60 the other way. They went with
IL! speed, not stopping to see who were
left behind.
Now, of all the nursing and care that
wounded soldiers had in that struggle of
the revolution, none had better than the
three men whose bodies had been the
target of Captain Sally's army, for Miss
Sally Wages nursed them herself.
BY the next day the continental militia
were on hand and had driven these
marauders back.
From that time on, Miss Sally Wages
went IN q nou rOa6 r. caoynod os ;f che
had awakened that night from sleep
that had lasted since her birth. Her
advice was wisdom, her courage inspir-
ing, and her ambition great. So great,
in fact, that some years afterwards sho
married young Lathrop and his ships and
other possessions, and more than one of
her descendants have been in high places
since.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1880-01-01
THE ECL1PsEs OF 1880.

In the year 1880 thers will be six eclipses, four
0! the sun and two of the moon.
\ total eclipss Of the sun, January 18th, invisi-
lie In the eastern portion of the Uuited States.
The partial and total phases may be visible, though
under uniavorable conditions, through portions OF
Utah, Nevada and California.
total eclipse OF the moon, June 22d, invisible
IN the eastern portion of the United States. OBJ
servers on the Pacific coast may see the eclipse for
about half an hour before the moon SETS
An annalar eclipse of the sum- July 9TH, invisi-
bic throughout North America. It will be visible
in South America and the southern part of Africa.
partial eclipes of the sun, December LIST, visi-
BILE only in the southern hemisphere.
total eclipse of the moon December 10th, n
visible in the eastern portion of the United States
but some of its phases yisible on the Pacific coast
partial eclipse of the sun. December 31st, visi-
BILE IN the eastern portion of the United States an
at Chicago, from 6:15 to 7:44 in the morning.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1880-01-01
A Steamez Stopped by Jsllyflsh.
A cnrresnOndant IF tho Wost-.., 1E,..,

A correspondent of the Western Mo,,,-
ing Ncws gives an interesting description
of the voyage of the Crocodile. In the
course of his observations, he says: "On
September 21st the shi p crossed the
equator early in the morning. On the
following night most curious circum-
stance occurred which would hardly be
credited. The ship was stopped by iel-
lyfsh, which, shortly after o'clock, ap-
peared in myriads as far as the eye could
reach, and the thousads of luminous
bodies floating upon the water gave the
appearance of scene from fairyland.
Some of the fish got into the strainers of
the condenners and blocked the holes 40
that the water could not enter, and the
result was that the vacuum went down
and then disappeared entirely. The
condenssrs afterward became so heated
that we had to stop steaming altogether,
take off the strainers and clear them.
Three attempts were made to steam, and
each one failed from the same cause. In
this way we were delayed no less than
five hours; but at daybreak the fish
sank, and the ship was able to proceed.
The same thing occurred the following
night, the ship being delayed four
hours. "-L0ndo,, 7e|eQraph.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1880-01-01

The sAva1tsgss Of these Lines aze:
1. II tho passenger Is going to or from any poi.s
In the entire West and Northwest, he can buy h1s
tickets via some one Of this Company's lines and
T. The greater part Of it, lines sro laid with stea'
Rails; the road-bed 10 perfect No road has bettsa
g. tits tho short line between all important pointA
{. IT. trains are al equipped with the Hestng'
house Ar-Braks, Ailler's Platfoim and Couplers,
and tho latest Improvements fDr comfort, SAFETY
s. It 10 tho only Road In the West running tha
celebrated Pallnan Hotel Cars between Chicago And
s. 1t IL the only Road running tho Pullman Pa,sss
Sleeping Cars either way bstwesn
CHICAGO AND ST. PAUL."
"cHIcAe0 AND GREEN BAy."
"cHicAG0 AND FREEP0RT."
"cHicAco AND IA CROSSE"
"chicAGo AND WtNohA."
"cHlCAGO AND DUBUQUE"
"cHICAeo ANU McGREeoR."
"chicAeo AND MILWAUKEE,
7. u 10 Ne only Road passing along the shores
Lake Michigan between CHICAGO and A1LwAuKu
g. Tho only Road running Four Express Trains
DAY via it, lines between Chicago and points In Ai1
nesota.
3 No road offers equh facilities in number
through trains, equipped with Pullman Palsss
Sleeping Cars.
10. It runs Two Express Irsns Daily each way q
all it, lines and four trains saeh Way between Oh
cago and Milwaukee.
II. It makes conneeAonssMitA I'll lines c1oSstA0
Ae intermediate points.
Tho popularity of these lines IL steadily iucress
Ing and passengers should consult their interest b
purchasing tickets Wis this line
For information Folders, Maps, &C., not obtain
Able At Home Ticket Office, addxsss any agent OF ~
Company or
MARVIN HuGHiIr. Gent Manager, ch'eass. III
y u. STEkNETT. Gem Pass. Ac't. chicaso. ~
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1880-01-01
An Unpleasant Surprise.

A sad misfortune lately befell New
Orleans judge. It il related of him that
as he was riding in the cars, from q sin.
gle glance at the countenance of lady
at his side he imagined that he knew
her, and ventured to remark that the
day was pleasant. She only. answered,
"Yes. !" Vi" Why do you wear veil7''
." Lest / attract gentlemen. !" at is the
province of gentlemen to admire" re-
piled the gallant man of law. "Not
when they are married. ''But 7 am
not" Indeed !" I" Oh, no.; I am q
bachelor" The lady quietly removed
her veil, disclosing to. tho astonished
law. He has been Z ravjng msnisc ever
siuoe-Nu Qbnv PiadyslsA &.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1880-01-01
MY Guests OF NEW YEARS EVE.
BY MRS f. A. B. M1THELI.

A guest, unanaouncei, and unbidden,
Ssoleinto my chamber last night,
Aud the beautiful halo around her
tlud tn room With soft mellow light.
She folded her wings and sat near me,
Then spoke of the s1ittness of time
And asked of the year that was closing,
Had mine been chapter sublime7
She came to look over my record,
And ask for my noblest. best deed,
To inscribe upcl tablets enduring,
Where saints OF all ages might read.
".Naught worthy to tell" Imoaned sadly,
And tears wet my pillow the while,
She LETT ME in darkness and sorrow,
And yet there was balm In her smile.
Ny eyelids ware heavy with slumbs1,
Ny b arr vas o'erbacdened With grief,
Away in the droamland | wandered,
And eagerly sought for relief.
Iventured far up on the mountain
10 gate that was glowing with light,
And tn aogel who'd sat by my bedside
Came out with look of delight.
asked her, Il Can one with record
OF comm Oh place duties to give
Go in to the Kins in His palace,
Coin with the sainted to Ive?"
"God sees not as thou" she said sweetly,
s. An act to the world all unknown,
And which thou hast long since forgotten,
Is a star shining bright near His throne
"COme in, for to those poor in spirit
A welcome ,hs Father assures,
And Jesus himself signed the title
Which tn kingdom of Heaven secures"
Northern Christian advocate
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1880-01-01
HAIR DYE.

BATCHELOR'S CELEBRATED HAIR DYE
best in the world. Tho inventor has used this
splendid hair dye for forty years with benefit to
ts the only true and perfect dye, harmless, relia-
BILE, instantaneous. No disappointments, no RI
diculeus tints; remedies the effects Of bad dyes
leaves the hair soft and beautiful, black brown.
Sold and properly applied at BATOHELOR'S wig
factory, No. Is Bond Street, New York.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1880-01-01

A NEW York female artist keeps a
colony of crickets in her studio for the
sake of their chirp.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1880-01-01
AGRICULTURAL.

CROPPED onions, with little ginger
mixed in, is said to be q sure cure for
chicken cholera. 49,:
THOSE intending to plant out an Usage
orange hedge should pillow the ground
now, so that the sods will rot, and keep
the soil mellow with the cultivator until
the plants are set out.
PROFESSOR SHELDON, in his new work
on dairy-farming, assumes that $50, 900,
600 gallons of milk are annually made
into cheese in England, and $50, 0OO, 900
gallons to butter. The quantity of the
former product made is $4,000 tons, and
of the latter SO, 285 tons.
LAST year thousands of choice cattle
died from what was supposed by many
to be corn.smut poison. This year there
was probably as much smut on the
corn as last year, yet We have not heard
of single death from that cause this
year.
THOROUGH undertaking and the use
of clover, manure aud superphosphates
have, at least, doubled the entire product
OF the soil in some of the best farming
districts. Again, the infusion of the
best blood into our herds of cattle, sheep
and swine, has produced great change.
TWELVE quarts of milk day is quite
common for Kerry cows-the smallest of
British breeds-but several cases are on
record where they have given when
flush, during period of several weeks,
as much AZ twenty two quarts, of quail.
ity, the London Live Stock Journal says,
"inferior only to that of the jersey"
A FARMER cannot work his farm
safely without knowing all about his
soil. Every field should be studied as
to the effects of certain methods with
fertilizers upon it. Then the owner
can act with reasonable certainty. The
plan of experimenting with fertilizers
should be followed up in successive
years until the character of each field is
known.
WHEN once you have determined to
fatten an animal for beef let the process
be as quick as possible. Any stint in
feeding at such times will tend to make
the meat tough and dry. Stalled
animals will fatten more readily than
others and younger animals require
richer food than older ones. In winter
fattening do not forget that much de-
ponds upon the warmth of the stable.
The warmer the cattle are kept the less
food will be needed.
To find the number of tons in long or
square hay stacks, the following is the
rule: Multiply the length in yards by the
width in yards, and that by half the
altitude in yards, and divide the product
by Is. To find the number of tons in
circular stacks: Multiply the square of
the circumference in yards by four times
the altitude in yards, and divide by 100.
The quotient will be the number of
cubic yards in the stack. Then divide
by Is to get the number of tons.-Mic..
;onYa Enrzner
Towanda daily review. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1879-1921, 1880-03-20
Personal.

Mrs. c. G. WOOp, on Packer Avenue, de-
serves the thanks of the persons who pass
h sr house on their way to the depot, for the
PRATT j. SMITH, of Sheshcquin, graduated
from the Dental Department of the University
Of Pennsylvania last week.
Miss BAKER, who has been the guest of M.
G. MERCUR's family, OH Chestnut street, for
several months, leaves for her home in De-
troit to-day. hcyoung lady has made many
friends during her sojourm III Towanda.
Master ARCHIE CORsER entertained num-
Der of his schoolmatcS and young friends
last evening. ARCHIE is favOritc with his
! companions C Of both sexes, and the entertain
mcnt last evening was peculiarly pleasant
and enjoyable.
| Mr.. MANVIILE yesterday sold our old
friend ID. Il. LATHKOP, of Bcrnice, 500
piano. 1t was one of ChriStics Square Grand
style. Mr.. l.. has carefully investigated the
piano business, and the selection he has made
| is mpiimentary, both to the instrument and
| the agent.
! Mr.. NASHVILLE also delivered to Mr.. Nc
CABE, Of Rome, yesterday IN elegant $32j
organ. business IS booming, and Mr.. NJ. has
got on the top wave.
Rev. DAVID CRAEr, Of WyalusinG. the
talented and popular historian, is called upon
by the state of New York, to prepare his CEN
tcnnial address delivered at EImira and else
where in said state, for publication, to be pre-
served among the archives Of the proud old
Empire. ."-BloSSburg Register.
Towanda daily review. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1879-1921, 1880-03-20

rYMYER & DEvoE keep the largest and
best assortment Of Fruits and Vegetables in
town.
DR.. LAPE says: 81 have sold DR.. BuRR's
Neuralgia and Sick Headache Pills, and they
give universal satisfaction"
"A. LAPE, NJ. D.
NanticOke, Pm.
Yes, it vas ''Blain" 10 see that R0sENFIELn
can sell ply Linen Collars cheaper than any
other man in town.
r18@Myer 81 Devoe are receiving fresh
Oysters daily, ut their m0rket Bridge st.
DR.. KNAPP saws: Il have sold Dr.. BURR'S
Neuralgia and Sick Headache Pills for years,
and they give universal satisfaction, and al.
ways cure \. KNAPP, NJ. D.,
PittstOn, Pa.
Now is YOUR CHANCE -ROsENFIEID tho
clothier, has just purchased an immense stock
Of Linen Collars and Cuffs, at rates which
allow him to sell them away down. Come
and see them.
Don't you forget IT," that Rosenfcd can
double discount any other establishment ia
the country on Linen Collars and Cults.
FARM For SALE.--I offer for sale on reason.
able terms IL valuable farm, located in the
valley Of the TOWanda creek, about = ID
mlJs from T0WanQa, containing 70 acres.
ed, Il young orchard of choice trees, good
framed dwelling house, and fine large barn
with underground stabling. ! will sell this
farm on long time, or exchange il in part Tor
property in ToWadn borough.
JOSEPH q. PATTON.
BONDS For SALE-GOOD CHANCE FOE
SAFE INyEsrMENT.-Vhe School Board OF
HoWanda Borough are desirOus OF placing
from $4,000 to $4,000 in Bonds Of the Dis,
trict at 5 per cent. interest, payable semi
annually. The bonds will be allotted in
amounts Of $1,000, and upwards.
BY order OF Board. s. w. ALVOHD.
secretary.
rITTSTON, Feb. 6, 1850.
Dir. a. +. BURR-De0r NIr:--My wife had
the Neuralgia for ten days and her physician
could give herno relief. ] call on DR.. Knapp
and got bottle Of your Neuralgia Pills and
they relieved her in Il few hours.
Yours Resp't,
THOMAS FORD,
Agent Dupont Powder Co.
HO! For KANSAs.-EXCursOns to KinSleY.
in the Arkansas Valley, in south-Western
Kansas, at greatly reduced rates, will leave
E!mira, \. Y, OH the second Tuesday OF
every month, accompanied by II person OF cX-
peri.nCc, who will give every desired atten-
ton TO the parties III his charge. For full IL
formation apply to &. II. NICHOLS, in person
or by letter, NJ the Deayan House. Emira,
\. Y, or by letter at ToWanda. Pa. Parties
can procure tickets every Tuesday morning
at same rates. Train leaves 8 40 A. NJ.
NJ. o. MOODY, the blacksmith, has moved 10
JOHN Browns Shop, lst Ward, and viii bo
glad to sec all of his old customers, and the
public in general. All kinds of work dono
ON short notice.
Towanda daily review. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1879-1921, 1880-03-20
WANTS.

Urder this head zoe tctH insert FEE, notices Of
situations OF, help acuateG.
A good girl to DO general housowork. En-
quirc OF Ii. N. WILLIAMS.
y good washer, and first-class ironar
wanted immediately, at the Steam Dye
Works.
A situation by gentleman with 16 wears
experience i'll the dry goods All dgroccry trade
MeH acquainted throughout Burlington,
Ulster and Smithfield. Best of references
given. Address Clerk" this office.
A young man of good moral habits wishes
= situation III Dry Goods or Grocery store,
thrGG years experience, Good references
Apply TO the edttCrs OF this paper.
A. situation by q boy Is years OF age in n
store, either dry goods or grocery, or in an
office. Good pennnan and accountant. Goou
recommendations. Enquire ut this office
Mrs CURRAN, on street west of FRosT'S
FURNITURE factory, would like work ut plniu
sewing, tailoring, carpet making, or washing
AMI ironing.
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FOR RENT.

A good house on York Avenue. Rent So
per month. Enquire OF T.. u. liGyerly.
For kENr.-A good office. Enquire OF
&. a. DAYTOE.
House to rent on Second street.
w. j. YOUNG.
HOUSE To RENT.-Loca:lon near College
Enquire OF NATHAN TIDD.
good office room il Patton's Block for
rent from April !.
j. G. PATTON.
FoR RENT.A good store, several Offices
ana number OF dwelling houses.
l.. L. ELSBREE.
FOR RENT have several dwellings, for
rent Oh the First OF April next.
l.. B. RODGERS.
Scyera! Dwellings and Stores to Let on the
lst OF April next. Enquire Of
JAMES L. HALE.
At office Of WOOD IL HALE.
TOWanda, FeD. II, 1880.
Fox REST.-A large and convent lit house
on York Avenue. Inquire Of VIM. SCOTT.
HOUSE TO RENT.-A double house to rent
III First Ward, lately the property Of JAMES
BEDFORD, on Main street. Inquire OF
j. n. CALIFF.
Rooms 10 rent on Nam street. Enquire CT
B. A. PEITES.
Towanda daily review. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1879-1921, 1880-03-20

"The Towanda Daily REVIEW Is y spright-
ly entcrprising paper 1t is Il model of typo
graphy. printed on good paper, and has the
appearance of being well patronzcd by the
merchants and business men of that place
Success to it,"
The above from the Industrial Register,
of Blossburg, is doubly gratifying to us from
the fact that the Register is one our very
best and most highly priced exchanges.
Towanda daily review. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1879-1921, 1880-03-20
Church Music.

Soft, through the rich illumincd panes,
All down the aisle the sunlight rains,
And sets in red the purple stains.
And mid this glory from the skies
We hear the OrSan-voicc arise,
Its wings the waking spirit tries;
1t tluttcra, but it cannot soar,
Oh, heavenly mu ic, let us pour
Our woes, our JOYS, in thee once morel
All, all the souls unuttercd things
Thou Dearest on thy mighty wings,
Up, up, until the archcd roof rings;
1t dies! The last low strain departs;
With deep "Amen" the warm tear starts.
The peace of Eden fills our hearts.
Towanda daily review. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1879-1921, 1880-03-20

The lecture last evening was attended by a
goodly number, Notwithstanding the storm,
and Gen. KILPATRICK'S vivid and riling
description of "Shermans March to the Sea-
was attentively listened to. The General is
one Of the finest speakers in this country.
Towanda daily review. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1879-1921, 1880-03-20

Servises at Christ Church next week (Holy
We3k), as follows: Monday, Tuesday and
Wednes lay, 80 p. II. Thursday, 80 7. NJ.
Good Friday, 10 80 A. NJ, and 80 2. Nj. Sat,
urday, easter Eycn.) T: 80 p. NJ
Towanda daily review. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1879-1921, 1880-03-20

Ice several inches thick is beng gathered
froma pond in WysoX, by some Cf our citizens.
1t is Of poor qnality, but better than done.
Towanda daily review. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1879-1921, 1880-03-20

w. l.. HURST, (whose wife died in this
place at the residence of her mother, Mrs.
Morgan, a few weeks since,) died in Chicago
OH Wednesday.
Towanda daily review. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1879-1921, 1880-03-20

van House not only co venicnt, but one of
the best kept hotels in the city.