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Sharp County record., 1881-05-19
Concerning ParlOrS.

The word "parlor" is the remnent OF
a bvgone state of things. The days are
gone past when Sir Charles Grandson
made his stately bow in the cedar par
lor. There are no parlors nowaday,
my dear" said an old lady, whom we
may call Mrs. Partington, Except. l
believe, in public houses" We have
dining-rooms, drawing-rooms, studios,
libraries, smoking-rooms, but the par
lor in the ordinary British mansion has
almost become thing of the past. 1t
remains in a highly fossilized condition
as a venerable institution priced by the
lower middle class. "Wil you walk
into my parlor? said the spider to the
fly" and | always recognize the wretch
ed feelings of that suicidal fly when |
am invited into what people call a par
lor. Very probably it is only used on
state occasions. The family may bur-
row in some subterranean apartment in
the basement. We perceive by a hum
dred signs that such a parlor is not
living room, but a dead room. 1t is
full of stiffness and angularities, hard
chairs and still harder sofas. The re-
gion in which the parlOr retains any
vitality is the agricultural region. In
multitudes of farm houses and in some
vicarages, this kind of apartment is still
found. But the British farmer follows
hard on the tracks of the squire, and
gives up the humber for the more am
bilious nomenclature. 1t is the
better class of laborers' and
the thriving artisan who are
now aiming at the possession of parlors.
Among them the parlor is really hap
DIV and au educating influence. So
prevalent have been peace and plenty
of recent years, that in the suburbs of
great towns you may pass whole rows
OF tenements in which you NAV dis
tinguish pleasant parlors, with flower
ing plants filing the windows and the
sound of pianos clashing all down the
row. Still, in special cases, the name
of parlor yet survives, and OF these /
would say few words. The parior or
parlor (Lat. parabOlare: FIR, parOler,
/ pdrlcr,l rs the name -indicatas4-is-a a
I place wherein to converse. The wait
iug-room of club is essentially par
lor; in a less formal, but more real,
sense so is the smoking-room. The old
lady was perfectly correct in her allu-
sion--which, however, was hardly to be
expected Of her--to public houses. 1t
would have been more decent if she
had talked about taverns. -LORdOn So,
ciety.
Sharp County record., 1881-05-19
fOr poung Rradfrs.
WINTERS GOOD-BK.

All. me, All. me- what will they do
The little ads and lasses!
For them piled the snOw-banks up
In ridges and in masses.
For then | built the solid tOrts-
For them the crystal spears; -,
And now I've got TO leave them all!
What will they dO-the dedrs!
Twas that gave them all the slides
They've had this blessed season;
Twas that made them laugh and shout
As if they'd lost their reason. .,
All! when they cOastcd down the NIL
They were so glad anC merry. mo-,
That whats the matter with them aIlf
Was everybody's query.
What will they do, what Will they DO
The precious lads and lasSes:
I frOZe the river clear across
And gave them all free passes.
The sunbeams and the mountain, too,
Behed alike their pleasure!
| dealt it out, right royally,
In an unstinted measure.
And now I've got to make my bow,
And tell them all good morrow!
An, me ali. me. who ever did
Conceive such bitter sorrow!
Well. well. my little friends and true,
I'm sure you must be grieving,
For have packed my well-Worn trunA'
And soon | shall be leaving. ,-,..
r. n. Turner, IN CHrlSt'dH Ch'o"'
Sharp County record., 1881-05-19

"A celery garden of forty-six acres,
believed to he the largest in the world,
is cultivated in the suburbs Of London,
and produces annually about half mill
ion plants.
Sharp County record., 1881-05-19
The Story OF Two Boys.

1T About twenty-five years ago there
we've two poor boys, There were also
two other poor boys at that time, but
the story of these two boys is particu-
larry worth telling. One was named
Bill and he was beginning to learn to
be telegraph operator in railroad
office on u plug road in Wisconsin. The
other boy we will call Al, and he was
screwing brakes on the freight trains of
a road in Illinois Both were industri-
GUS, 5nTGwU, honorable, energetic boys,
and did their work as well as they knew
how They intended to work up to
something better. They succeeded.
Bill got TO be station-agent, then agent
for a larger road at a more important
pOint, then Division Superintendent of
another road, then General Superin-
tendent OF a great road running from
Chicago westward. Then Boston cap
Sharp County record., 1881-05-19
Bread Cast Upon the Waters.

They tell on the streets of handsome
fortune that has fallen to Mr.. w. H,
Augur, and the story goes that while in
the army he met three Virginia ladies
who were in great distress for lack OF
money, and he gave them one hundred
dollars. They had been very wealthy,
but found themselves in money diff
culties. The money was afterward re-
turned, but they kept up correspond
ence until three years ago, when
the last of the three sisters
died, leaving a will that their
property was to be kept in trust for
certain missing heirs for certain term
OF years, and that at the expiration Of
that time it was to 90 TO Mr. Augur
The time has now expired, and it is
said that Mr.. Augur finds himself in
possession of the handsome sum of
100000, and that he goes south to
take possession of it in a few days
--LCrtdeH (CO1lR.) HecOrCler.
Sharp County record., 1881-05-19

-Lynchburg, Va, is rapidly attain,
ing her wish OF becoming the Pittsburgh
OF the South, and in addition will soon
feel a healthy impulse from the compile
Uon OF the Richmond & Allegheny Rail
read, which will give her access to the
coal fields of West Virginia, and afford
direct western outlet for the products
of her tobacco factories and iron works
Sharp County record., 1881-05-19

Never put bib on child who has
poor appetite. 1t will be sure to go
against his stomach
Sharp County record., 1881-05-19
LYDIA e PINKHAM'
VEGETABLE COMPOUND.
The Positive Cure
for oil those Painful Complaints snd Wssn~II
socommon to our best female populstioL

for oil those Painful Complaints and Wesnulla
socommon to our best female populstioL 70;
II will cure entirely the worst form OF EemasCs
plants all ovarian troubles, Inflammation and Usat
ton, Falling and Displacements, and the consSa al
Spinal Weakness, and is particularly adapted ID
Change Of Life. &c
1t will dissolve and eIpel tumors from thsu I
an early stage Of development The tendenyb1
cerous humors there Is checked very speedily tgnsl
1t removes faintness, natulency, destroysM calis
for stimulants, and relieves weakness ofthsFoul
1t cures Bloating, Headaches, Nervous Prostitiie
General Debility, sleeplessness, Depression Nd se
gestion. ~
That feeling Of bearing down, causing pain s-lio
and backache, is always permanently cured Wns1a
twill at all times and under all Circumstances ~
harmony with the laws that govern the female ga
For the cure Of Kidney Complaints OF eithG EDO
Compound is unsurpassed. Nv
LYDIA T.. PINEHAM'S VEGETABLE W.
POUND is prepared at 233 and 235 Western AVA
Lynn, Mass. Price g. Six bottlesfor s. seniT1 81
In the form OF pills. also in the form OF loren7i y
receipt Of price, 81 per box for either hrS hinr'i
freely answers all letters Of inquiry. Send Tor pH
let. Address as above. Mention this P1per
No family should be without LYDIA Z PlhAhny
LIVER PILLS. They cure constipation. buoaAll
and torpidity OF the liver. 25 cents per box in
Sold by RICHARDSON & CO., St. Louis lol
FOR SALE BY DRUGGISTS he
Towanda daily review. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1879-1921, 1881-05-20
The News Condensed.

Mrs. Garfield is much better and is now
considered out of danger.
DR.. Loring was yesterday confirmed
Commissioner of Agriculture in plabe Of
LeDuc.
Three fishing boats copsized near the
mouth Of the Columbia river, Portland,
Oregon, Wednesday. The occupants were
drowned.
A bridge over a creek at Wheeling, Va.
gave way while freight train was pas
sing over yesterday afternoon. The en-
gine and two cars were precipitated into
the water. The engineer was fatally hurt.
A stone cutter by the name Of Patrick
McManus, at work on the new railroad
near Binghamton, was found dead in his
room Tuesday evening. 1t is supposed
to have been the result of excessive
drinking.
Towanda daily review. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1879-1921, 1881-05-20

A local branch of the Order of the Iron
Hall will be instituted tomorrow evening at
X. of P. hall in this place. The object of the
society is the payment of weekly sick or
ing in years. Only members of mutual aid
associations are eligible. Admission as a
charter member will greatly reduce the eX-
pense Those desiring to join are requested
to meet at the above named hall Saturday
evening at 80 O'Clock.
Towanda daily review. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1879-1921, 1881-05-20
ADDITIONAL LOCAL.
Personal.

Mrs. BURGAN was summoned to Pottsville
yesterday by the serious illness of a relative
Miss BERTHE BARRON, of Penn Yam is Wis
iting friends in this place, and is the guest of
Captain and Mrs. MANvILLE.
Mr.. FISHER, the photographer, received
information last evening of the death of his
father and leaves this morning to attend the
funeral. He will be absent several days.
Mr. and Mrs. STEVENS, of Stevensville,
formerly of this place, mourn the loss of an
infant on the Sth. inst.
Miss SEELEY, who has been "a resident of
this place for the past year or so, and has
become quite Il favorite in social and musical
circles, is visiting in Olean, n. Y. Miss
SEELEY has turned her musical talents and
requirements to good account by giving yalu-
able assistance in home entertainments, by
which she has endeared herself to the people
of Towanda.
Towanda daily review. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1879-1921, 1881-05-20

GARRICK M. OLMSTEAD, prominent law
yer of Jersey City died very suddenly in that
place a few days since. The deceased was
an only brother of Mrs. Judge STREETER of
this place. The Jersey City Argus of the
9th instant thus notices his death:
Mr.. Olmstead had just reached the age of so
Towanda daily review. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1879-1921, 1881-05-20

The borough authorities d, not seem to be
aware of the fact that the bridge over the
creek near RODGERS factory is in danger
Gus condition by reason of the railing having
been broken down.
Towanda daily review. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1879-1921, 1881-05-20


ton special says that trusted friend of
Senator Conkling says Conkling is utter
ly Indifferent as to what takes place. His
resignation was made after the greatest
deliberation, when everything had been
carefully weighed The recent action Of
the State Senate in opposing Cornell
and it's unverying hostility to Conkling,
were not lost sight of. There was no
expectation that this sentiment would
be changed because the Senator had put
himself in the Legislatures hands, Mr..
Conkling knew his resignation would be
followed by a favorable report on Rob
ertson's nomination and his prompt con-
firmation. Still he took the step. If
anybody believes he cherished the idea
that he would be rapturously reelected
by a servile Legislature, he confesses he
does not understand the condition of af-
fairs in New York. Mr.. Conklidg has
taken no chances, and has left nothing to
luck He is wearied of the misrepresen-
tation and vituperatiOn Showered upon
him. Conscious that he has devoted his
best years to his party, to the exclusion
of personal interests, and being treated
with the grossest injustice of any public
man Of recent times, he has simply re-
solved to get out of public life, if the
| people Of his State wish it, and let others
| look after their interests in the Senate.
Mr. Conkling feels that if, after the
years of service he has rendered his party
he does not deserve better treatment than
| he has received of late, for simply exer-
cising the right accorded to other Sena-
tors without murmur, it is better for
all concerned that he step aside. This
is the Senator's true position. He has
no expectation that his enemies in the
Legislature will do anything but continue
to oppose him as in the past. If he
should be returned, it would be grateful
to hin after the treatment he has received,
but Mr.. Conkling will not lift a finger to
effect this.
Towanda daily review. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1879-1921, 1881-05-20

General Wagner, Commander-in-Chief
of the Grand Army of the Republic, has
issued orders stating that Joseph, Tenn
pie, of Philadelphia, has contributed
$25, 900 towards the statue of General
Reynolds, and inviting all Posts to also
contribute.
The ecumenical or universal conference
Of all churches belonging to the Metho-
dist family, which is to assemble in Lon
don on the 9TH OF September next, will
be an important gathering Of one Of the
greatest religious sects in the world. 1t
is hoped that the council will result in
bringing the various branches Of the
Methodist Churches into closer relations
with each other, and possibly open the
way to the reunion of many of them. BY
special request of the Eastern section of
the conference, Bishop Simpson will de-
liver the opening address, after which the
regular business of the council will be
taken up, and continued daily, except
Sunday, until the 20th, when the final
adjournment will taken place.
Towanda daily review. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1879-1921, 1881-05-20

For RENT.-The office now occupied by
VIM. M. Mallory as coal office. Apply to
d. w. Scott.
Towanda daily review. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1879-1921, 1881-05-20

At the annual election for officers of the
S. L. s. S. r. r. Co., held in Philadelphia on
Wednesday last, the following were elected /:
PreSident-J. RAYMOND CLAGHORN.
Supt. and Gen. Nandger-I. O. BLIGHT.
,SecretdTy-O. A. BALDWIN.
IredSUrer-HENRY c. DAVIS.
DjrectOrS-E. NJ. DAVIS, EDWARD LEWIS,
j. Il. AUDENRIED, VIM. B. BULLOCK, n. N.
BELTS, CHAS. NJ. FOULKE, EDW. HOPES.
Towanda daily review. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1879-1921, 1881-05-20

WANTED.-Two or three pleasant rooms
in dwelling house, suitable for housekeep-
ing, by man and wife. Address p. O. Box 80.
Towanda daily review. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1879-1921, 1881-05-20

Rundell has some fine shad and lake trout
this morning.
Towanda daily review. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1879-1921, 1881-05-20

Seely's ice cream is praised by all who taste
it. Call and get some.
Towanda daily review. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1879-1921, 1881-05-20

When you're down town drop in and try a
dish of the celebrated ice cream at Titus con-
fectionery store. 1t can't be beat. They al
so have elegant Florida oranges, lemons, pine
apples and bananas constantly on hand. Give
them a call.
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The UNDERSIGNED Hereby gives

A notice that the Books and Accounts of the
late firm of Myer & Devoe, are in his hands
are requested to cali and settle without delay.
May II, 1851. c. NJ. MYER
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years: Probably no man in his profession in
this city or in any other, was more respected
or beloved by all who knew him. AS law
yer his business was confined almost exclus-
lively to chamber practice and was so eXten-
siYe that he had accumulated a comfortable
fortune. He was of a genial, kindly temper
ment, man whom to- know was to respect
and admire. AT the same time he was pub
lie spirited citizen and took active though I'M
obstrusive interest IN public affairs. A dem
ocrat in politics, Mr.. Olmstead was frequently
solicited to accept public office, but his busi-
ness was so extensive that he always refused.
Towanda daily review. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1879-1921, 1881-05-20

WEATHER INDICATIONS FOR TO-DAY
Slightly warmer, Clear or clearing.
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The following is the program for the open
air concert to be given by the band in the
park this evening:
1.-March-Mexico, NJ. Demony,
2.-Selecton-Yanke Musical Jokes,
j. Ringleben.
3.-Polka-Young Amerca-B cornet solo,
Levy.
4.-March-Ce. G, G.. L Tracy.
5.-Andante and Waltz-By request, Lumbye.
6.-Gallop-Our Friends, Catlin-
Towanda daily review. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1879-1921, 1881-05-20

LYMAN NEWELL, of Bernice, died on Sun
day, the 10Th inst. Mr.. NEWELL has resided
at Bernice for a number of years, was men,
ber of the l. O. o. f. and G. A. r. A special
train on the S. l.. & s. Il. r. conveyed the
remains to Wysox, Bradford county, for
burial. A large number of friends and mem
bers of the /. O. 0. f. of Bernice attended
A wife and eight children mourn the loss of
a kind husband and dfather.-Dush0re RevteaU
Mr.. NEWELL formerly resided in this place.
AT the meeting of the Pastors and Glass
Leaders Association of Elmira District, in
Canton this week, constitution was adopted
and the following officers elected:
PreSident-Rev. C. c. WILBoR.
Vice. PreSident-S. w. RODGERS, ESQ.
Secretary and TreaS.-Rev. NJ. S. HARD
The committee on camp meeting reported
that no appropriate ground could be secured
and the Association joined in the idea that it
was best not to have u camp meeting on the
District this year.
Towanda daily review. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1879-1921, 1881-05-20

The funeral of Rev. JOHN W. NEvINs was
attended, on Monday, at the NJ. E. Church in
Catharine. He died very suddenly. He had
been minister in the Methodist church for
more than 30 years.
He had been very prominent, during much
of his time, occupying important churches,
being Presiding Elder, &C., sc. He was
largely known through this region, and uni
yersalY respected. A more extended notice
will be expected in the church papers.
Although it was very rainy day, yet the
church was crowded. Revs. NJ. S. HARD
and M. f. DEWITT of this city; f. STACEY ,
of Havana, N. NJ. DEPEw of Reading; A. D..
EDGAR and l. B. HYDE, of Burdette; Rev.
Nr. Ross, of Odessa, and A. HI. KINNEY, of
Catharine, were present and assisted in the
services at the funeral Elnoird Advertiser.
Towanda daily review. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1879-1921, 1881-05-20

One of the leading attractions with Bachel-
Ter 81 Doris Great Inter-Ocean Largest
Show on earth, which is to exhibit at Tow
anda on the 31st, are the miraculous feats of
ZdEeL, generally termed the Human Cannon
Ball and Queen of the Air, by the press of
London and Paris, where she has been the
reigning sensation during the past two years.
This remarkable young lady is rammed into
the muzzle of an immense piece of artillery,
which is loaded with powder in full view of
the audience, and is shot horizontally seven
ty-tive feet into mid-air to the dome of the
canvass, where she alights upon a slender
cobWeb wire, which she crosses and re-cross-
es, performing such feats as Riding a Bycce
blindfolded, walking upon stills, running and
dancing with her feet encased in sacks, and
other danger-defying acts. ZdzeI has al
ready appeared in New York, Boston and
Chicago.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1881-05-12

$40 acres river bottom land. all in cohd shan,
16O acres blue grass. 100 acres timothy, in aap'
timbefed pasture, balance under blow. An ny
fenced, good ! f-2 story frame house lega s "a
with ell 16x32 feet. good ice house, buggy hon.ss
&c. Barn i0N6H feet with basement IN n ~,
plenty water for all purposes. imrnyn,na1,
nearly new and in good shape. good land M \
mate i've miles north OF Mexico, on county rost
Price $50 per acre. '~
Mexico weekly ledger., 1881-05-12

w
100 acres. All under good hedge and rail
fence. 40 acres new meadow, so acres pasture,
balance in cultivation. New frame house of six
ioNSe and barn. Stock ponds, young orchard,
good timber, Situated 6 miles northwest OF
Mexico. Price $500 per acre.
NOD.
d 35 acres in farm. 100 acres timbered land
watered by Young's creek, 100 acres grass land
tinciuding 30 acres meadow balance in cultiva-
tion. Young orchard just beginning to bear.
plenty small truit, two-story frame house OF 6
ruoIaS. tenant house of = rooms. ice-houSe,
sns,ke-hot.se and other out buildings. Frame
barn 5sxH feet, good double corn crib. living
ponds, school house within 1 mile and 2 churches
within a mile.
2I0 acres. fronting half mile on public road
100 acres In meadow, orchard of 10 acres, balance
number one iillable land. large two-story house
handsomely finished, all necessary out build
ltgs. Situated ala miles south of Mexico.
Price $40 per acre.
16O acres all well fenced and nicely s'.b-divid-
ed, p acres good timothy meadow, 20 acres good
pasture, balance in cultivation and timber, good
orchard. good | IL story frame house five oo0ms,
good stable and other out buildings. high rolling
land rs hood AS any in the county. Price 5000
per acre.
16o acres. all under good hedge and plank
fence, good two story frame house, new and in
good order, number one cellar and smoke house,
coal house and barn, good land and in good
neighbOrhood. Situated 10 miles north east of
Mexico. Price $500.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1881-05-12
No14.


30 acres improved land. two miles northeast OF
Mexico, 80 acres in cultivation, 20 acres in pas
ture. house with Two rooms and kitchen. log
barn and number ode smoke house, one mile OF
hedge fence. good well and two ponds, orchard
six wears old. Price 50, oU.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1881-05-12

The Lime Kiln Club, of Detroit,
last week joined the Greenback party
and adopted the following resolutions
Resolved, Dat ebery .laborin,, man
ought to hab mora wages dan any
employer kin pay; and
Resolved, Dat if he dosn' git EN-
he mus' strike; and,
Resolved, Dat any pnsson opposin'
said strike shsll be boycotted; and.
Resolved, Dat while we hab muffin
TO advertise anyhow, we woan't adj
vertise In . paper which opposes any
strike; while We bab no cash to buy
Wild, We win still agree not to buy oh
any merchant opposed TO strikes
although We borry our neighbor's
newspaper We will still resolve not to
bny any newspaper not in harneny
wild car sentiments !; and, ~
Resolved, Dat as soon as we kin
force al employers 70, combine agin
US, oblige all capitalists to denounce
us, shut up de factories, drive Invest
ors away an force the rich to bank
their money instead Of putting it Into
manufactures. We shall hah heaps OBJ
money, muffin. to do, an lots OBJ
time TO air our sto'. clothes; and, '
Resolved, An doan' You forgit it!
The resolutions were read q second
time and laid on The -table, and as the
Ia azszz.NA - EssH& -
Mexico weekly ledger., 1881-05-12

No. 20.
800 acres in farm. 200 acres under hedge fence,
farm divided into 40 acre fields, good 1-2 story
frame dwelling Z rooms, good barn and cribs,
good bearing orchard, 40 acres timber, all good
land. Situated near Laddonia, Audrain county
Mo-. Price $6,000.
$50 acres improved prairie land, good frame
house, 4roOms. good smoke house, abundance
living water. a all under fence. Price SI5
per acre.
Fo. q.
One of the best stock farms in Missouri, con-
tanning ZOO acres, 800 acres under fence, 100 acres
meadow. $40 acres pasture, a fine brick house OF
IL rooms built in modern style, good barn, three
I orchard of 500 apple tress, situated s1-2 milys
south of Mexico, on the C. & A. railroad, churches
and school house in neighbarhOod. Price $500
fer ace.
No. 81.
Farm of 80 ocres all well fenced. good one story
frame dwelling house OF four rooms. kitchen de-
tached. good frame barn 44x44 feet. and other
out buildings, yound orchard and abundance of
small fruit, 40 acres in cultivation balance tim
Price $500. terms easy.
ESQ acres number one stock farm, all under
good rail fence, well watered by creek. ponds
AMI wells, 600 acres in tame grass. 100 of which is
pasture, good orchard of three acres in full bear
ing and variety of Small fTlllt. good frame house
9 rooms. pUrches add porticn. good smoke house
and other out buildings, yard nicely or1amented
with evergreens and sh rnbbery. Avery desira-
BILE farm, two miles from Centralia. Price $1,000
Mexico weekly ledger., 1881-05-12
ros MlsAIrala.st For .,ra..

Il WAS . Missisaippi river boat,
and the mate swas evidently annoyed
about something.
Garry it forwards you hunk head
ed sen ofssa sculpins orsIhope Inaay
gee whisslay1 guslsdastadto jude il
don't maui the slaumed head of m
ye wath . capstsnd bas, you hog back
molli-grsbher ysi"
And the deck hand looked up in
prokound elimination andssAid:
ttRy george, Csps II had your
culture 7 Menldn't be ssnnnia'A
mate Tor no man ID theseawstefs; Id
be afier commandin' d host Of my
own." 80