The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1881-04-05

Mr.. Amos Watt of Newport, has
purchased the SwartZ farm near Juniata
bridge.
Mr.. David Dearlng of Millerstown had
couple of fingers mutilated while coup
ling cars at Altoona, a few days ago.
The roof of Rev. Richmond's house in
Kennedy's Valley was burned off on
Saturday week.
Joshua Hess has purchased the horse
formerly owned by J. & ID. Baxter, and
has him advertised for the season.
George, son of Mr.. Jacob Crist of this
place, had one of his hands badly squeez-
ed between the bull noses while coupling
cars at Newport on Monday.
CMessrs. Jones Brothers & Co., of New
port, have recently had q large fire and
burglar proof safe placed In their ware
house office.
On Thursday week some chap 80 far
forgot the eighth commandment as to
enter the corn crib of Jacob Albright, in
Buffalo township.
Mr.. Cook, who was stabbed at Mans
Choice, Bedford county, in September
last, an account of which appeared in
THE TIMES. died last week, after suffer
ing six months.
The widow of Michael Miller of Howe
twp, died on Thursday last, of con-
sumption. Mr.. Miller died in June last,
and the death of the mother leaves five
little orphans.
Harry CAN'T, son of J. Wesley CAN'T,
Esq, of Centre twp, cut his foot badly
in his instep while chopping wood on
Friday last. The services of DR.. Strick-
Ter were needed to dress the wound.
A difficulty between E. S. Jones and
Mr.. Segelbaum resulted in Jones MAX
ing such an attack upon Mr.. S., as to
cause Squire Zinn to hold Jones to
answer at April Court.
+ The last two days of March ard the
first of April, were as disagreeable as
any days ought to be in January. We
had rain, sleet, snow and ice, and per-
sons who had to move were entitled to
the pity of those who were more for
inmate.
Are you going to Philadelphia this
spring? If SO and you want to stop at
good hotel we recommend the st. Elmo,
on Arch, below 4th, as the place. Terms
are only $500 per day, and there is no
better hotel in the city. Col. Feger, the
proprietor, understands his business.
The Philomathean Literary Society
will meet in Academy Hall on next
Friday evening at o'clock. The fol-
lowing resolution will be discussed: Re-
solved, That in the judgment of this
Society, the execution of Mary Queen of
Scots, was unjustifiable. Principal dis
putants, j. l.. Markell and ]. w. M'Kee.
A cordial invitation is extended to all
persons.
Lieut.. VIM. Allison, Post, No. 1876, G..
A. r., had special muster on last Sat
urday afternoon, in their hall. Delega-
tons from Posts 1l6 and SO from Harris
burg were present, also representative
from Pottsville. This Post entertained
the visitors by supper given at Char
ters'. In the evening very pleasant
time was had in the Hall, such as old
"Vets," generally have-speeches, old
army songs, etc. The string band fur
nished the music for the evening. The
Post is prospecting and now numbers 81
members. Record.
The Carpet Advertisement of F. w.
Yingst, Harrisburg, Pa, will be found
on 9th page. If wanting Carpets, Oil
Cloths, or anything in his line it will
pay you to read 1t, and if in Harrisburg
to give him call. His stock Is COM
plete and he allows no one to undersell
him. We can commend him to our
readers as reliable business man.
Mr.. Samuel Bowman, a resident of
Mechanicsburg, was rather roughly
handled in Marysville, Perry county,
last Thursday, whittier he had gone to
collect rent money from tenants. One
family considered his proceedings irreg
ular. and both husband and wife pitched
into him, the latter inflicting rather
murderous looking wounds upon his
head with a dull Ratchet Mr.. Bowman
had his assailants arrested, but after
wards withdrew the accusation upon
their agreeing to give security for good
behavior, pay all costs and vacate the
premises Carlisle Volunteer