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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-03-10
GOOD TIMES IN DAHLoNEGA.
4 Sack of Flour That Was Changed
for a Pile OF Gold.

for Pile of Gold.
Our friend Joseph Brown is certainly
an interesting old gentleman, and more
Especially when he begins to relate his
many "reminiscences of Dahlonega and
her o,d-:ime people Mr.. Brown re-
,ated little story to the writer few
| days ago which we feel pleased TO say
something about in these columns.
It was an old woman who lived on
road leading from Dahlonega, and who
| located there for the purpose of making
gingerbread, etc., and selling it to the
gold miners as they would pass her
house. This was in the sos. We do not
remember the lady's name. but she GER
| tainly made 7 grand success of her
business and left the country full
handed" At this period gold had been
discovered here only few years, and
| It was found in immense quantities
throughout the branches, creeks and
rivulets in all parts of the ''diggings-"
Miners in those days were fairly laden
with the king metal, and did not care
as much for pennyweight then as they
DO for grain now. However, the lady
got ready for business and began to
bake ginger cakes galore. and began the
sale of them to these miners as they
would pass her home. She suggested
one day that friend obtain for her
pair of small. gold scales so as 10 know
how much gold to take in exchange for
her bread.
The friend told her to get q small
wine glass instead of the scales, and
when man bought bread of her to pre-
sent the wine glass and request him to
cover the bottom with gold to pay for
so much bread. Most of these miners,
when passing. would be under the in
fuence of whisky, and she being a
woman and they being drunk, they
would usually literally cover the bot
tom of the wine glass with their gold
dust. After using 25 pounds of flour
this woman discovered that she had re-
ceived in return quite a~quantity of the
yellow metal, and resolved to send for
a neighbor, who had a pair of gold
scales, to weigh it up and see what her
profits were. On placing the gold in
the scales and throwing the weights
on, it was found that she had received
over 100 pennyweights for the 25-pound
sack of -four.
She kept up her scheme for some
time, and left her place of abode with
several hundred dollars of the king
metal.
Mr.. Brown was talking about good
times in Dahlonega- easy money
was, etc.
"I'll tell YOU" he said; "meat sold in
this town at 2A cents pound; you
could get the largest hogs head to be
found for ten cents, and all the back
bone and spare ribs you could carry
for ia cents a pound, although clothing
was high. The first broadcloth coat ]
ever had cost five dollars yard. but
two yards would make a coat and one
yard would make pair of pants.
1.-The first dress I ever. bought for
my wife was calico dress-that was
shortly after we were married-and ]
paid 20 cents a yard for it. In those
days provisions were very cheap, while
dry goods were high, but so far as dry
goods being high we didn't mind that
We had plenty of money to buy and
drink what we wanted, and were al
ways ready to pay our store bills. y
| DahlOuepa Signal
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-03-10
He WAS A REMINDER.
Polite Drummer and the Lady who
Told Him Something Startling.

Told Him Something Startling.
The drummer who was talking had
a jerky style of speech as if he were
afflicted with St. Vitus dance of the
vocal chords, or some similar difficulty.
'sHad blamed funny experience once"
he said. Had plenty, l suppose, but
this was different. 1t was out on the
Southern Pacific. Don't know what
town it was. Don't know what state.
Perhaps it was a territory. As many
territories along that road as there
are states. That's all right. At the
town I'm talking about a pretty wom-
an about 25 got aboard. Pretty women
scarce as hens teeth in that country.
Hadn't seen one in month. Couldn't
keep my eyes off her. At last couldn't
stand it any longer. Got up and went
over to her. Asked if / couldn't raise
the window for her. She said couldn't.
Takes strong man to raise car win
dow sometimes. Asked if 1 couldn't
let her have a paper or book She
said 1 couldn't Tried her again on
buying something from the train
butcher. Wouldn't have ii. Offered to
get her glass of water. Wasn't dry.
Tried everything I knew. Got turned
down every Ill1o- he last llHle II1eO
was with game of whist. Whist was
all the rage in the east, told her. She
said she didn't play. Then she looked
at me for minute-maybe it was
longer. Then she spoke.
"'Do you know who you remind me
of?' says she, looking a me admiringly
"'No,' says I. is it some dear dead
friend of yours?' said I, trying to do the
funny act.
Not exactly said she. laughing
Not exactly. but of one that will be
dead in about seven seconds after my
husband sets eyes on him at the next
station.
"'What's che name of it. madam?
says I, making believe I was ready.
'Morseville,' yelled the brakeman
"'That's it, says she, laughing more
| than ever, and I fell all over myself
| trying to make connection with the
sleeper at the far end of the train. -
Washington Star.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-03-10
reflections of a bachelor.

At 80 marriage is the wine of life; at 40
it's the morning after.
A man is quiet when he is dead; a woman
is dead when she's quiet.
Every woman Is a mirror of her bosom
friend to her husband and a mirror of her
husband to her bosom friend.
The first sign that woman is beginning to
feel her age is when she hunts up all the baby
pictures of her children.
Half woman's pleasure in buying pref
ty pair of stockings cheap is spoiled because
she can never be perfectly sure they won't
crock.
When you see girls eyes look as if she
had been crying she has generally met with
some great grief, or else she has Just had her
bath and couldn't find her silk starchirg
bag.-N. Y. Press.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-03-10

The Kindness of Spanish Lady to a |
Lone Soldier hoy.


Lone Soldier boy.
A recent traveller in Spain describes
q touching scene witnessed at the depar-
ture of regiment for Cuba. All day
long there had been heard the meas
ured tread of soldiers marching through
the street; all day long gayly bedecked
boats had been passing to and from the
vessel that was to take them to Havana.
The twilight began to deepen when the
correspondent saw startling and
pretty sight"-the impetuous action of
a portly, good-looking and well-dressed
lady, who noticed Il young soldier walk
ing dejectedly along down the pier in
his travelling gray. with knapsack
strapped over his shoulders. All the
rest of the men had friends, their
novias, mothers. relatives, and made
the usual gallant effort to look elated
and full of hope. This lad had no one.
and it might be OWNED that lie was car
rying a desOiate heart over the seas.
The handsome woman burst from her
group of friends, took the boys hand,
and said: MY son has already gone to
Cuba. He is in the regiment of Andalu-
STA, and sailed two months ago. You
may meet him, Pope G.; take this kiss
to him" She leaned and kissed his
cheek"
An English boy would have shown
awl<warness. but these graceful
sOutherners are never at a loss for a
pretty gesture and prettier word.
The boy blushed with pleasure, and still
holding the lady's hand, said with quite
natural gallantry, without snirk or
silly smile: And may I not take one
for myself as well, senora?'' The lady
redeemed, laughed a little nervously,
and bent and kissed him again to the
frantic applause of soldiers and civil
ians, while the boy walked on, braced
and happy.zBlackwood' Magazine.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-03-10
Pres. Mckinley VS.. Free silver.

A battle of giants is going to take place
this summer on 10000 farms in America, not
in talk votes, but in yields. Salzer's new
potato marvels are named as above, and he's
offers price for the biggest potato YIELD
also S400 in gold for suitable name for his
corn az inches longl and cat prodigies. Only
seedsmen in America growing grasses
clovers and farm seeds and selling potatoes
at $3.50 barrel. The editor urges you to
try Saizer's Northern-gr grown seeds. and to
SEND THIS NOTICE WITH 10 CTS. IN STAMPS
to John A Salzer Seed Co, La Crosse, Wis.
for IL new farm seed samples worth, $1,000.
to get a start, and their big catalogue 8
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-03-10
OpeI-stttdu.

sfrst box he began to improve. When
he had taken nine boxes he was completely
cured This famous blood and nerve
medicine had accomplished what all his
former expensive treatment failed to ac-
compIish. Mr.. Kemper says his catarrh
has entirely left him. he is strong again and
weighs nine pounds more than he ever did.
He gives the pills the entire credit. He is
starting teaching again and feels abundantly
able to continue the work. To prove that
the above is true in every respect, Mr.. KEN
per makes an affidavit as follows:
Subscribed and sworn to before me this
the 10th day of September, 1897.
r. p. WATT, Notary Public.
We doubt if these pills have an equal in
all the range of medicine, for building up
run down and debilitated system
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-03-10
A Grecian Gar

Virgil occasionally indalged in humor at
the. expense of his friend, Maecenas He
made at one time a pilgrimage to the oracle
at Delphi, and on his return said to Mac
cenas:
Il was awfully bored while was away"
So:" said Maecenas, ''and what was it
that bored you, amicus menss"
quick response
This incident goes far to prove the in
ventive genius of the Greeks and Romans,
since even at that early date augurs and
gimlets had come into use.-Detroit Free
Press
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-03-10
Two Side. TO con.ider.

City Nephew suppose that you
will pay your hired man higher wages
next year, now that you are getting
higher prices for your produce?
Uncle Hiram=No, sir; I'll not
But the time that he works viii be
more valuable"
$50 viii the time that he loses when
he don't work.'s-Puek-
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-03-10
ONLY Half sure,

Bookstore Salesman-What can show
you, madam?
Mrs. uckett-Ritch-I want to order the
complete works of-the complete works of
there, I've forgotten again, / know it 8
either Wordsworth or Southworth, but l
can't remember which About the same
thing, amt they?-Chicago Tribune.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-03-10
Her Gentle Reminder.

Grace" he began. between you and
me-
Bob" she interrupted. between you
and me there should be nothing"
And what could he do. IN face of this,
but move up 20 her end of the sofa p
Ainsise'S MAGAZINE
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-03-10
GeutuIffy.

A quality often found in men whose
whole mental and physical organiza-
tons are kept vigorous by diligence
and temperance. and in simple minded
men who love fun and comfort without
falling into vice or foDy.-Judge-
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-03-10
SUGGESTING n Remedy.

Mrs. Jaggs- at loss to know what
to do for my husband; he suffers almost
continually from headaches.
Mrs: Naggs-Why don't you try to per-
suade him to resign?
Resign from what?''
why, from the club, of course. Chi
cago Evening News.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-03-10
Ham Toast.

Mince lean ham very fine: to half a
pint add the yolks of two eggs, and
cream or soup enough TO soften; put it
on the fire and cook for ten minutes.
stirring all the time: serve on toasted
bread hot.-Ladies' World
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-03-10
1t Is to BE Hoped So.

Hogan-Oi wonder who will be tn last
nan on airth?
Grogan-Oi dunno amy more than you.
But it is hoped that he'll be an oondertaler.
so he will know how to bury himself dacent-
iy.-Indianapolis Journal.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-03-10
Speaks with Authority.

Depend upon it, where there's smoke
there's fire.
"Why do you say that"
1--WE proved it. 1t was against the rules
to smoke in our office. | smoked, and was
North American.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-03-10
Not I'm to Date.

II never have loved before" he said, pas
sionateiy.
almost 81, two. How your education has
been neglected, hasn't it?'-Chicago Post.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-03-10
Had Looked Them Over.

Mistress-Bridget, are there any letters
or me this morning?
Bridget-Only two postal cards, but
there's nothing of Importance in them.-
Fliegende Blaetter.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-03-10
How to Work 1t.

Cholly-What do you do when your
ather won't let you have any more new
clothes?
Chappie-I get a new tailor.-N. Y.
World.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-03-10
A Strained Issue.

Cholly Ahtless-I nevah change my mind.
His Uncle-For the same reason, i pre-.
sumo, that you never change a seven-dollax
bill.-Ainslee's Magazine.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-03-10

The spectators who bull the market
often have to bear the losses-Chicago
Daily News.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-03-10

The man who regulates his wife generally
Chicago Record.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-03-10

If he was d cripple from rheumatism. he
Isn't now. st. Jacobs Oil cured him
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-03-10

With cold Neuralgia increases. With St.
Jacobs Oil it decreases and is cured.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-03-10

- When boy can't think of anything else
TO do he eats Observation-Disclosures DEM
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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-03-10
AN ovERwoRkED BRAIN.
From the Record, Pierceton. Ind.

FrOIn the Ilecofu, TiercetOIl, iIu
Determined to rise In his chosen profes-
zion as an educator, Ernest kemper; of
Pierceton, Ind, overtaxed himself mentally
and physically. He was ambitious, his mind
until late at night he continually pored
over his books.
Burned the candle at both ends
Few persons, even with the strongest con-
stitutions, can keep up under such a strain.
In addition to his studies, Mr.. Kemper
was teaching school some three miles from
his home. Finally, his excessive study and
the exposure of going to and from school in
ali kinds of weather undermined his health.
He was taken to his bed with pneumonia
and his overworked brain almost collapsed.
Fer several weeks he was seriously i'll.
Catarrh had taken root IN his system and
his mind was in delicate condition. He
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-03-10

The Grip may intensity aches, but
st. Jacobs Oil will alleviate.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-03-10
HON JOSIAH B. ALLEN.

Clerk of the Supreme Court of Ohio.
Columbus, O., April 10, 1897.
The Pe-ru-na Drug Mfg Co.:
Gentlemen have been afflicted with
disease commonly known as La grippe, every
winter since that disease was discovered. /
have tried many remedies without success.
This spring / was induced to try a bottle of
Pe-ru-na. / have now taken two bottles
and have received much benefit therefrom.
In fact, all symptoms of the disease seem to
have left me. Therefore eheerfully recon-
mend the virtues of Pe-ru-na.
Yours truly, Josiah B. Allen.
Nothing so completely undermines the con-
stitution and demoralizes the feelings as
siege with la grippe 1t takes only few
weeks wrestle with la grippe to make the
young, old; the strong, weak; and the beauti-
full, ugly. La grippe devitaiizes the human
body. 1t impoverishes the blood. 1t saps
the vitality from the nerve centers. No
remedy known to the medical profession
equals Pe-ru-na ia these cases. Pe-ru-na
builds up, enriches and revitalizes. La grippe
is epidemic catarrh. For the cure of catarrh
in all stages and phases send for a copy of
DR.. Hartmanss latest book entitled win
ter Catarrh." Address The Pe-ru-na Drug
Manufacturing Company, Columbus, Ohio
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-03-10

a n o [ e q
- sp cialist
fromCleve-
land treated him
w t hout avail,
and then a hospi-
tai in Chicago was
tried, but all abso-
In t ely without
benefit. Finally
his physician rec
commended DR..
Williams Pin k
Pills for Pale Peo-
Dle. and from the
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1898-09-07
REPUBLICAN COUNTY

REPUBLICAN COUNTY
TICKEH
Congress.
THAD NJ. MAHON,
of Franklin county.
Legislature.
T.. G. SHEAFFER.
Surveyor
a. Il. EVANS.
Coroner.
II. F. WILLARD.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1898-09-07
KILLED WHILE PICKING
COAL

Bloomfield Democrat Aug. 81
Wi'I1au Hostetter, son of the late
John Hostetter, who lived on the old
Newport road, IN Centre township
about two miles and half northeast
of this borough, was killed in the
Einira railroad yards on last Thurs
dsy morning While picking coal. He
had been living with son in Elrnira
for the past two years. Both legs
were cut off and one of his arms
badly mangle1, two cars passing over
him. He lived about one hour and
bali after he had been struck. He
was aged about 81 years and leaves a
family of grown up SONS and daugh
iers His remains were brought
h.re on Saturday afternoon, followed
by large number of friends and rel
atives, aud Inferred in the old bury.
irg ground.
HIS father was killed by the cars
Mt Newport many years ago. His
team was Oh one side of the track
and lie on the other. Fearing his
horses would run away, he attempted
to cross in front of an approaching
epgine and vas struck and instantly
killed.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1898-09-07
Sassnpke B0fkNe Free

Favore
Office address to the DR. DAVID KENNEDY Rondout
They will
This offer made everybody
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1898-09-07
PATTERSON ITEMS

We asc sIsd 20 learn that 6ul
young friend, Clareuce Pernell. Is
rapidly improving il health.
Mrs. Frank Bousrm EGs returned
home after several weeks visit TO he.
parents Mr.. ard Mrs Lunbsrd, il
Selinsgrove.
Mrs Hipvell and children, Of
New Yo:k, are visiting Ms H,pweil'a
ia, ents, Mr. and Ms. VIM Nan
kiyel.
MesseIs. Albert and Wa;;er See. s,
of Mary sviiie, spent Saturday cvsn-
ing ard Sunday with ttojr cousin
Mss Lalu Kelley.
Miss Bertha G.. ger, who has
spent the summer aith her Parents
in Port Royal, las retu, ned to her
unele'e, Mr.. George Wilson, and has
started TO sctooi.
Mr. Charles Derrick, who is sta
toned at Huntingdon, spent Sunday
with Mr. Henry Dehuff's family.
Mr. William Gramer is off on a
wenty days visit to Cincinnati and
other places.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1898-09-07

Air. Adam Baird. and wife. and
daughter. of Reading, spent Satur-
day and Sunday with the family of
Mr.. James Hamilton and Captain
Hinkle. Mr.. Baird is an uncle of
Mrs. Hamilton and Mrs. Hiukle.
Mrs. Baird was making inquiry about
Jonathan Aiken, deceased. and his
wife deceased, who are both in the
silent city ot the Presbyterian ceme-
terry. Mrs. Baird and the late Mrs
Aiken were related Colonel VIM.
Bell, whose recollection goes back
many years, says that the maiden
name Of Mrs. Aiken was Ellen Lewis.
The Pennsylvania Cavalry and Ar
tilery are to be mustered out of SER
vice. with the First, Second, Third,
Fourth, Sixth, and Eighteenth In
fantTy regiments The following
Pennsylvania lofantry regiments
have been retained until further or.
ders:
Fifth Pennsylvania Infantry.
Eighth Pennsylvania Infantry.
Ninth Pennsylvania Infantry.
Tenth Pennsylvania Infantry.
Twelfth Pennsy lvania Infantry
Thirteenth Pennsylvania Infantry.
Fourteenth Pennsylvania Infantry.
Fifteenth Pennsylvania Infantry.
Sixteenth Pennsylvania Infantry.
Smoe sort of a show exhibited in Pat
terson last week. Their band men
We're bowlegged aud so forth and they
were too lazy to make music except III
the square of the town, however, as
; their effort was more productive OF
; noise, the citizens were spared the noise
they made in the square. If they had
paraded the streets their noise would
have been heard throughout the town !;
, it was good thing TO confine it to the
square. Their show, it is said was on
par with their noisy band footing. If
some boys would get some of the hand
some and well trained dogs in town,
and some of the boys that walk on
their hands, and perform other antics,
with few other variety performances,
they would have Il superior show. Oi
course they would have to secure a
! band but il would not be Il hard thing
to gather Il company of tcoters that
! could make rs much wheeling discor-
! dant so called music as that of the
aforesaid show band. Every one SEEM
ed to be blowing for himself to see how
much harmony of music they could
rip into a dozen discordant notes.
These are the days Of The pestifer.
Gus fly. Tic lily has DO friends.
Poor fly. But rot too fast with your
criticism Of the fly, it has s. few
! friends who are more valuable N
| their defense for ii than a multitude
Of know Iothings against it. Tie
scientist speaks we'll Of lie fly. ''Iu-
decd some scientists say ina. with
out his Gssis:ance nan wou!d not be
abe 10 live IN tie temperate zone.
The fly feeds Oh both liqulGs and
solids. His mouth is shaped some
thing like pump, snd he sips Pers.
piration and saliva, his favorite foods,
! through fne and cunning tubes.
Solids be reduces to liquids before
he swallows them by process of re-
creation. He is il varacicus eater
and l,ves largely on Ike pieces OF de-
coyei meet, fruit and vegetables.
Linna"us, asserts that three hiss
, with ,hejr progeny coul., deyoac a
dead horse as quickly as q Ion could.
1t has been eetimaied that fly can
multiply itself eco Zines cvazy "A
hours Each new born hy becomes
full grown in four or five days
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1898-09-07
HOODOOED.

From the Cleveland Plain Dealer.
ayes, the town IS slowly recover
ing from the black eye it received
several years ago.
What was that ?"
''Wby the man who invented the
scheme of putting pink tarletan over
uurlpe peaches was born there"
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1898-09-07
CONGRESSIONAL NOMINA-
TION

The Republican nomination for the
18th Congressional district will he made
nj Harrisburg on the 9Th day of Sep
tenber-neXt Friday. counties in
the district are Franklin, Fulton, Hun
tlngd0n. AIiiilu, Snyder, Union. Jun
iata The conferees from Juniaia
county are d. W. Harley, John c.
MoOrehead, Henry Wickersham. Con-
gresham Nahan viii he renominated.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1898-09-07
REDUCED RATES TO BOSTON
VIA PENNSYLVANIA RAILROAD
ACCOUNT SOVEREIGN GRAND
LODGE, [. 0. 0. f.

On account of the meeting of the
Sovereign Grand Lodge, l. q. .. f., at
Boston, Mass, September 10 10 u,
1898, the Pennsylvania Railroad Com
pany has arranged to sell excursion
tickets September is to 20 inclusive,
from ticket stations on is line, TO Bos-
ton, AT rate of single fare for the round
t,ip. Tickets viii be good to return un-
I'll September 80, 1895, inclusive, when
properly stamped ~ the Joint Agent.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1898-09-07
B. F. SCHwEIER,
STATE TICKET.
EDITOR AND PROPRIETOR.

For GovernOr-COlonel William
A. Stone, of Allegheny.
For Lieutenant Governor-Gen-
J. s.. Goblin. of Lebanon.
For Secretary of Internal Affairs
General James w. Latta, of
Philadelphia.
For Judge of the Superior Court
William Porter, of Philadelphia,
William David Porter, of ALE
gheny.
For Congressman at Large
Galusha 4. Grow. Of Susquehanna
and S. A. Davenport. of Erie.