The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1881-09-27
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Singing at Markelville on Saturday
evening Oct. lst.
Isaiah Silks, residing near Montgom-
ery's Ferry died in n fit on Tuesday last
at that place.
Boys had better look out. We noticed
on Monday morning, two lads in the
hands of the sheriff on the charge of
clubbing chestnut trees.
On Friday week young man named
Sulouff, a resident of Juniata county,
had an arm so badly crushed while coup
ling cars at Marysville, that it had to be
amputated.
A man named Samuel Writ, living
near Sterretts Gap, attempted suicide by
gun shot wound on the llth inst. Tho
he succeeded in making bad wound in
his jaw and face, he will probably recov-
er, and have a chance to try it again.
KThe news of the Presidents death was
received in this place at O'Clock on
Tuesday morning. The bells of the
churches and the court house were tolled
and National flag draped in mourning
was suspended across the square.
The Valley Sentinel gravely asks, "are
not our country roads too wide ?" If he
should drive from here to Newport with
a skittish horse, he would find places
that were at least an inch and half too
narrow, unless he is remarkable good
driver.
On last Sunday Mr.. Samuel Liddick's
young son, while in the act of jumping
from the top Of cart to a dirt pile,
slipped and struck his lower jaw on the
edge of board that was set on edge to
hold up the dirt, and was severely hurt.
DR.. Il. l.. Johnston was the atten ding
physician.- Du1acannon Record.
Two Juniata township young men, ac'
companied by two dogs and guns, came
to Centre twp. on a coon hunt. In
short time they were the happy posses
sors of one dead dog and one coon. One
of the hunters shot the young dog by
mistake, while the older dog killed the
coon. And now one of those young men
cares little about coon hunting.
Edward w. Grubb, Chester county
farmer, purchased cow few days ago,
and on the following morning discover
ed that she was blind of an eye, and the
next day she lost the sight of the oeher.
On the third day five valuable cows of
his herd were attacked in the same man.
ner, and all acted as though their lungs
were badly affected. 1t is feared that
the desease is pleuro- pneumonia.
PersonaI.-The friends of "Father Zieg-
ler'' of Bennett Switch Indiana, recently
met, to the number of about hundred,
to celebrate his 10th birthday. The
meeting was quite surprise to the old
gentleman. The friends had spread a
feast, and that with some speeches ena-
bled the party to spend pleasant time.
The funeral of ]. p. Cromleigh, whose
body was brought in from Colorado,
took place at Duncannon on Sunday
last The large circle of friends and the
delegation of Masons that were present
at the funeral, bore testimony as to his
popularity among those who knew him.
Mr.. 9. though young man, took part
in the late war, being bugler in cav
airy regiment.
Death has entered the household of
Mr.. A. M. Rambo, editor of the Column
bia Colwdnt, and taken his son Harry,
aged II years. We tender Brother Ram
10 our sympathy in this sad affliction.
We are again called upon to record the
death of good citizen of this borough.
On Thursday evening at 7.15 Mr.. VIM.
Mckee, an old and highly respected
member of this community, died from
cancer in the stomach. The sympathy
of large circle of friends and acquaint-
ances is extended to the relatives.
Mrs. Gettle, who has been here for
several weeks, has left for her home in
Ohio, summoned by the illness of her
children.
Mr.. Robert Moore of Centre twp, is
taking a rest from his labors, by going
on visit to Wood county,!Ohio.
Mr.. Luke Davis, of Juniata county
visited our office on Monday, looking as
good natured as usual.
Col. ]. B. McAllister, of Oil City, is
visiting his relatives in this borough.
Church Notices,