Pittston Gazette and Luzerne Anthracite Journal

              Job Printing and Ruling The Gazette Jobbing OflBo# and theJob FnntlngOfHa* " "■rurLr* ' Heing now ronsoli.litpd, embrace* r l«r variety of Jobbing material than any other ofiieoili J aba is fully prepared to execute work of all kiBot Ht llio boat and cheapest Iftirltcular attPDtlo# given to the following.:— „ „ oRDicwf,SeflwHT I'AMrill.KTS, ■ UASUMLia, CIROULAWJ, D1I-L HIJAPfr,— IHOW-BILM; TIcKl#.'* 9 » LABELH, . NOTES, -vl\csAo*!«dl RVMifc. itJ'ir1.i Ruled work of all kinds, done in the nltfrl bext manner, and printed nn requested. Evcrytmffft in thi* lino will reooiye prompt attention. PfTTSTOIS GA/EITE. PIIBUSUtU WEEKI/Y BY . a. jsi: tucHA-RT, "Guette" Biilding Main Street, West Side. The GAZETTE ana JOURNAL ii published lT«ry Thursday, at Thbkh Dollabb per »n-aU^^^?Xr«odWithin the county llereaft^Twe «h»U charge One KKr %* Fifty Cento'or advertising asquaroofn linesror one or three weeks. , . . oo Auditor's Notices, each e»talCv— —•»? Adoainlst|ptor's N«tieo».»..i...l *—- * 1 m. 1 8 m. | 8 m- I 1 y —I —.. iia nn GAZETTE PITTSTON AND LUZERNE ANTHRACITE JOURNAL column, »_uu • 00 s oo I u o# 8 00 I 1«J0T I8 00 JS6 00 w.-.u-nts' cards not exceeding one square, tith occasional notices, including subscription • the Pittsto* Ga*ktt», *15 00 per annum. Editorial or local item advertising will be •har&d *8 cents per Hue each insertion. KoM«*sof deaths or marriages will b« insert- A without charge. Obituaries 10 cents par line. Advertisements must be'handed in before ID alo«k A.. M. on Wednesday to insnre attention. Dttoteb to t|£ Coal Interests, jaMta, fflttos, literature, Igritttlfatn anfr Central jitielKgetttf, BLANKS. C1 The following Blanks are kept on hjnt) ttf prlhttd to order, and sold on reasonable termsSheriff mlas, Warrants, Constable Sales, Summons, JudjmiehTCpn tracts, Promisory Notes, Subpreniv. AttachmenMhflt(■•■uttons, Marriage Certificates, Check KofliTTinju PITTSTON, PA., THURSDAY, DECEMBER 2ft. 1866. WHOLE NO. 872. VOLUME XVI.—NO. 41. ' 1 t'f~ ~r ' "  C. S. STARK, A.ttorney at Xiaw» PITTSTON, PA. Bounty, Back Pay, Pensions, AND OTHK* Government Claims Collected. Office in Express Office. Aug. I*. 1885—iy.  Geo. W Brainerd & Co, GROCERS, 103 MURRAY, near WEST 8t. GEO. W. BRAINERD,) DAVID BELDEN V KKW YORK. ELI8HA W.BAXTER J J.- HOFFMAN, igPITTSTON BREWERY I A SKATING GUBB. "Shall I send you to any other of your friends T' " Ilaa anything happened u Yes, air, something has happened: Idas Harlan was marriod to me this  Walter llarringtoa started. . % "Take me to Jier,"he said boarseljb mI can't bo parted from my only relative mere whim." wmmM " I wondor if he calls the marriage scrvic* and wedding ring mere whims," tbtft hottest Fleet as the shadows glide "I have no friends T I can have your things ient to some quiet family hotel I" Minnie opened her little leather puree and showed him two ten cent pieces, with a smtlo that was almost a tear. & Shoe Over the lee wa fly, Swift a* the swallows ride ENLARGED and IMPROVED. Under the starry Ay, Every heart beats high, MAKER, rIE undersigned, thankful for the liberal patronage extended to him in times past, lias now the pleasure of announcing that he lias recently built Ecstasy rules the hour, Thousands of forma sweep by, graceful power. Curling, whirling, Gliding, sliding, Over the ice we aail. G. B. SMITH A LARGE BRICK ADDITION To the old Brewery, In which all thomodcrn Improvements for browing have been introduced, and tne value of which are attested hy the superior quality of tho Ale produced. His establishment in now peTnaps as complete as any to be found m any part of the Htate, Having an abundance of room for storing, our Ale wo a»o enabled tokeepiton hnnd inlargetinantitiee,thereby giving it time to tipen and improve by ago. Importer of Brandies, Wines, Gins, &cDi &Ot| 4c., No. 191 Wast Street, door above Duane St., NE W-YORK. March 7,1881. M1y1 "This is all the money I have in the world, [Nearly Opposite Butler Coal Co's Cfficc,] sirl" So young, so beautiful, and so desolate I— Frank Evans had been a New Yorker all his life, but he had never met with an exactly parallel case to this. lie bit the end of his pen in dire perplexity. Frank ; but he obeyed in silence. : .«vfc " Minnie," said the man in faltering aceente "you will come to me and bo the daughter of my old ago 1 I aui rich, Minnie, and you are all I havo in t|y world." , , • Cheap Passage Main St., Pitts ton, Fa, ALL Work done in the neatest and moat substantial manner, and warranted to giro satisfaction. Having a thorough knowledge of the business, customers may rely upon baring their work done on the most approved style. REPAIRING will be attended to promptly. It will be my endeavor in the future as in the past to merit a liberal patronage. A variety of Ready-Made work on hand. Give me a call.- J. H. to asd rno* GBEAT BBITAOT AND IRELAND. TAPSCOTT BROTHERS A CO.'S EmoR»Ttp« AMD Excbakob Orvicit, 88 South Bt., and 2i Broadway, New Tork. Drafts on Eftgland, Ireland, Scotland and Wale*. OCR MALTING AND DRYING HOUSES Are the largest and beat arranged the country can produce. In short, no pains or expense have been spared to make the establishment perfeel in all re. sheets, and wo invite an inspection of it by all.— Orders filled upon the Shortest notice, and promptness adhered to In the transaction of all business. Blest of ikies abort, Smoothest of lee below, Bound to tho steel we love, Ever and on we go, Over the gleaming floor, Over the frozen tide, Skimming the peopled shore. Merrily now we glide', Cnrling, whirling, Gliding, sliding, Over the ioe we sail. But Minnie stole her band through lief hulsband's arm. w J. A. WISNER, "But what are you going to do f" "/don't know sir. Isn't there a work-house or some such place, I could go to, until I could find something to do ?" 128 "Warren Street, New Tork Fitts, Austin 4 Tubnkb, ) Wholesale Groceri. J March 29, 1868. ly " Dearest uncle, he was kind to dm wbmi I was most desolate and alone. I cannot lefcw my husband, uncle Walter—I love him I m I " Then you must both of you come and b« my children," said the old doggedly.—» "And you must come now, for the great housa is lonely as a tomb." , . , it ' Frank Brans is no longer an ezproM oterky and pretty Minnie mores in Telret and diamonds ; but khey are quite a& happy as they were in the old days, and that is Baying enough. Uncle Walter Ilarriogtoo grows older and feebler erery day and his two obilt drcn are the sunshine of his diclining life. tap»cott's favobit* mnk or LIVERPOOL PACKETS SAILS EVERT THREE DAYS. y LINE OF LONDON PACKETS II.R. IIUUHE8. July 12,1888—ly. Piltaton, Fob. 1,18G0. "Hardly." Frank Evans could scarcely help smiling at poor Minnie's simplicity. 3PRI€£S R£BU€£B. Eagle Drug Store! ■ AILS KV«BY TEX PAT*. Alio by Steamships Sailing Weekly. Partial wishing to nend for their friend* or raait money to the Old Country, can do »o at tfca lowest rates by applying to MICHA.EL W. MORBIB, Fab. 8, 1««.-ly] " Pitteton .Pa SAMUEL J. BARBER, Keystone Marble Tard! Pittston, July 12—tf. "They are putting out the lights, and preparing to close the office," said Minnie starting to her feet "I must go somewhere." 4 Pictures ■m cu Oh -X 25 Ui Shouting oar words of glee Singing our songi of mlrtb, Happier souls than we Never were lound on earth. On, like'a petrel's flight, On, like the swiftest gale, On, like the flying light, Over the ico wo sail, Curling, whirling, Oliding, sliding, Over the ice we sail. Sculptor, and Dealer in "Miss Ilarlan," said Frank, quietly "my homo is a very poor one—I am only a fire hundred dollar clerk—but I am sure my mother will receive you under her roof for a day or two, if you can trust me." Foreign and Domestic MARBLE Tomb-Stones, laatejs, Window Caps k Silli, FOR 1STew Goods! The Wants of the People DWly Oonaldorod. The undersigned having just returned from the head of market with one of the most exten•iwaataeks of merchandise ever offered to.the people of Luserue Coirtity, would rcspoctfully announce in a few words,to their friends and the public in general, that their purchases have been made with a view to tho wanta of the neo. pie. the miner and laborer, as woll as the clcan aanded gentleman, or fair lady. Goceries and provisions, flour and feed in large supplies alway. on hand. McMILLAN. Odd Fellows' Block, North Side. Pittston, Dec. W, 1884. opposite: the bank. PITTSTON, LUZERNE CO., PA. SI ,oo "Trust you ?" Jlinnig. looked at him through violet eyes obscurod in tears. •' Oh, sir, I should be so thankful!" j 'MILIEU'S HASbeen nowly arranged and Isrocolvlng oxtensivo%dditions to the former ample stock, consisting of FACTS CUB.IOUS and VALUABLE. Noah's ark was 647 feet long 91 feet broad, 64 feet high, weighing 72,624 tons. 1 The difference between a water level-and a straight line is a departure of inches to thft milo which furnish by a simple proposition in geometry, a method of calculating the earth* diametor. A soap bubble may be blowed so thin tha£: it would tako 2,500,000 lawers to form the 1 All orders promptly attended, and satisfaction warranted. [April 3, 1862.-ly PURE DRUGS AND MEDICINES, "IIow late you arc Frank 1 Here, (*iv» mo your overcoat—it is all powdered with snow, and " fto czD SENT BT EXPBESS. G . O - # |"l s jS j N. CO I $ a M " £ £ 3 ■ Sigif!;\ *v I v- " s? French and English Ghemicals, German Modlolnes,Patent viodlcines, Sh$kers's Herbs, Tbompsonian Medicines, Jlorso Medicines, Cuttle Liniments, Gargling Oil, Bosin Sal Soda,Paints, Oils and Glass, I'utty, Gold Leaf, Varuishos of all kinds, Alcohol, Acids, Turpentine,Camphcne, Burning Fluid, Lamp Oil, Lamps, Lamp Globes and Wicks,Pure Wines and Liquors, Dye Studs, Flavoring Extracts, Perfumery, Fancy and Toilet Articles, Blank Books, School Books, Stationery, and School Pens, &c. &.c., 0* w.2 J. J. Merriam's STUDIO. BT AMY RANDOLPH. But Frank interrupted his Rustling, chcerry» cheeked mother, as she stcod on tip-toe to take off his outer wrappings. y S w£ Maria Harlan was alono in tho world—her mother just buried.  r--t bi ra CABINET AND LIFE SIZE PORTRAITS Painted in Oil Colors. Also ponies made from Dapuerrootvpes, AObMfpM or Curd l'icturei any site desired, and Ptinted in Oil or Hater Colorl or rc-louckod tcuk India Ink. PittMton, Sept. fl, lficn.—ly AT MILLER'S PIlOtOGRAPH ROOMS. •  JO 5 a III «r a °i£ z s? i mm w  *■*.§ O S3« She was a beautiful brown hairod with solt, shy eyes of violet gray, and rosy lips compressed to a firmness far beyond her years. For after all she was scarcely seventeen, so Deacon Gray was telling hor as she sat by the fire spreading her huge hands over the tardy blaze, and asked :  "Bui what are you goin' to do to 'am your bread and butter, child f "Hush mother I there is a young lady down stairs." . REMOVAL Bra&deasburg's Bakery, New Brick, OppoBite BIG BASIN, PITTSTON, PA. CO CD " A young lady, Frank V " Yes mother ; expressed on from Iowa to old Harrington, the rich merchant. He sailed for Europe this morning, and she is entirely alone. Mother, she looks like poor Blanche and I knew you wouldn't refuse her a corner here until she could find something to do." thickness of an inch. The average quality of blood in the body frt 1 health, is reckoned to be 884 ounces, or 9i lbs. Avoid, or 20 imperial pftits. Quill pens were first used in A. D. 3S4— Mclalic pens come into use in 1G80. - ' A pair of rats well situated and left entirely' to themselves undisturbed will, in three years, have increased to 635,808, PBACTICAL WATCHMAEBBS _ NORT. EASTERN PEHHSYLVAHIA At Wholesale and Retail. mHX STAFF OF LIFE ia good Broad, and I L would te«p«ctfulljr inform the oitixen* of H i °'al PQ o i • T-i H Kl h! 07 Physicians Prescriptions carefully com pounded. If you want any thing in my line, please call at the Eaglo Drug Store, next door North of tho Oasottc Printing Office, Main streot, Pitteton. Dlt. A. KNAPP. JUST ItECEIVICD. Puro Kerosene and Coal Oil. — z Mrs. Evans went to tho door and called cheerily out : •'I don't know—I haven't though—Mamma had an uncle in New York who " CRACKERS, PIES, CAKES &.C. Families and Parties supplied with eTerything tn hi» lino, on »hort potico, and on reasonable **Mt establishment ig now in ray new brick building opposite  Pittaton, March 1,1803. . , CO s®5 '•Yes, yes—I've hecrn tell about bim—he was mad 'cause your mother (lid not marry to suit him, wasn't he V "Come up stairs, my dear—yow welcomo as flowers in May I Frank you did quite rightjj; you always do." Small pox is not contagious over thirty feet.1 The yellow is the illuminating ray of sunlightt't «E CL3 One ton White Load Half ton l'otash, a superior article. One hundred Bamboo and Tteed Fishing Rods. Cement,Calcined Piaster, Marble dust, and Sil- Matian was silent. Deacon Grey waited a few minutes, hoping she would admit him into her secret meditations ; but she did not, and the Dcacon wont away home, to tell his wife that "that Ilarlan gal was the rcry queerest creature ho had ever come across." The days and weeks passed on, and still Minnie HarDii remained an inmate of Mrs. Evan's humble dwelling. " It seems just as though she had taken our dead Blanche's placo" said the cozy little widow ; "and sho Is useiul about the house. I don't know how I managed without her." Water constitutes nearly four-fifth of tho! weight of the animal body. A good sized brain in man weights 8 lbs. 8 oz., in woman 8 lbs. 4 oz. I—J-- DR. A. KNAl'P, vor sand Imitation of Rosewood, Rosewood, and Gilt Picture Frames, made to order. Looking .Glass Plates of all sizes on hand. Garden Seeds of all kinds, a full supply DR. C. M. WILLIAMS, SURGEON DENTIST, BUTLER HOUSE PITTSTON, PENN'A. V, PETERSEN, Pitaton, Pa. II. & A. PETERSEN, Scranton, Pa. C. PETERSEN, Honosdale, Pa. Nov. 8,1800. Deato of tiie Oldest Man.—The BeHefont Watchman says: Christie Van Poole, who died his residence in Half Moon township, this county, on the 22d alt., was probably the oldest man in the State, being born on the 0th day of June, 1754, and was consequently 119 years, 5 months and 19 days old. He assisted to cut and carry the pojl to which was fastened the first copy of the Declaration of Independence, made public in Philadelphia, sod through the entire revolution; drove hie father's team, hauling provisions, clothing," Jte., for the rebel troops. At the time of his death he was sprightly (is many a man of sixty tyro —both mentally and physically, and could describe events which transpired a century since under his own observation, with a corij rectness, that was surprising. Street, Pittston, Pa. AmottK tha many improvements recently introduced in hi« practice, he regards aone of more importance than hie method of extracting teeth WITHOUT PAH, which He i« doing successfully every day, by the use of NITROUS OXIDE OAS. It U perfectly safe and very pleasant to inhale. It»re«o\te have been entirely aatisfactory in ovary instance. C- M- w- Hoems witk J. W. MILLER, adjoining the Cuk Store ol Chan. Law i, Co. PUUtan, May 1st 1801.  JOHN TREFFISON, Proprietor. PitUton, May 31,1860.—ly, DR.A.KNAPP. In the meanwhile Marian was bus/ packing her few scanty things into a little carpet bag, by the weird flickering light of the dying wood fire. 1 i)ril. 13,1865 SOMETHING NEW. "Now Minnie you are not in earnest about leaving us to-morrow f' ANEUR1N JONES, BAERITT'S " I must, dear Mrs. Evans. Only think— I have been here two months to morrow ; and tho situation as governess is very advantageous."THE undersigned have opened in Connection with their lDry Goods and Grocery Siare, a TIN SHOP, (ANBURIN FARDD,) ARCHITECT & BUILDER, SCRANTON, PA. BOOT AND SHOE SHOP, Where the eitltetiH of WpjI Pittston and vicinity may obtain a FIRST-RATE ARTICLE, and at as ow rates as at any other establishment in the county. 1 hoy intend to keep good workmen employed constantly, and the public can get their work done at all times and punctually. •'I will go to New York," she said to hers self setting her small pearly teeth firmly to- OPrOSITE COOI'EU'S HALL, MAIN PITTSTON, PA. gethcr. Application for my services left with Mr. E. llanXof Pittston, will be promptly received and attended to. Oct. 11,1806—if.  "My mother's uncle tkall hear my cause pleaded through my own lips. Oh, I wish my heart would not throb so wildly ! I am no longer meek Minnio Harlan ; I am an orphan all alone in the world who must fight life's battle with my own single hands!" "Very well I shall tell Frank how very obD gtinato you are." Having on hand a full assortmeut of Work nj all de*criptiou» made to order at " Dearest Mrs. Evans, please don't. Please keep my secret." To Hotol Keepers. Applications and bonds for tavern LICENSE for sale at the PITTSTON GAZETTE OFFICE Dec.S0K00.S3tf Short Notice. Particular Attention Paid to Re- Stoves of*all Kinds* Sucli as Cooking, Heating, Gas Burning and Parlor Stoves, tho attention qf the Public is respectfully called to the fact that he will sell them aa cheap as they can bo purchased elsewhero. Uo keeps on hand a '"What secret is it that is to be so religiously kept ?" asked Mr. Frank Evans, coolly walking into the midst of the discussion, with bis dark hair tossed about by the wind, and bis hazel brown eyes sparkling archly. C. E. WRIGHT. D. C. HARRINGTON WRIGHT & HAR.BING-TON, -J* attorneys at law, 'WILKE8-B ARRK, PA Office on Main St., above .Z Bennett's Store. Will oractice in Courts of Luzeruo County and MayorsQ»«rt» of Carbonjale. Consultations inGermauand English. * B.C. Harrington, Notary Public. Fab. i, 18«4.  pairing. Sole Leather and Shoe. Finding* of all Lower Broadway at seven o'clock p. K.— What a babel of crashing wheela, hurrying humanity and conglomerate it was! Minnie Ilarlan sat in the comcr of an express office, under the flare of gas lights, surrounded by boxes, and wondering whether the people ever went crazed in this perpetual din and tumult Her drew was very plain—gray poplin, with a shabby old fashioned little straw bonnet tied with black ribbons, and • blue jreil, while her article of baggage, the oarpot bag, lay in her lap. Sho had sat there two boors, and was very, very tired. Dctcripfioiis. a. B. ItOMMEL & CO. Dr. G. «WPJSRLINU, homeopathic PHYSICIAN AND 8® BOSON, May 17,1800.—ly LARGE STOCK OF TINWARE All made up by experienced workmen and warranted to give satisfaction. "Secret I" repeated Mrs. Evans, energetically wiping her dim spectaclo glasses. "Why Minnie is determined to leavo us to-morrow." ♦» Minnie 1" (Late from BreBlau, Prussia.) OFFICE IN THE JOHNSON COTTAGE, (North side.) HE ,o.» SHOES. NEW Give «eh tub Pants.—An Ohio paper ia responsible for the following : Not long ago, not so far from Millerburg as it might be,.a good hearted man and his long-tongued stylo taking wifo, attended a social party. Almost every three minutes his wife would check her husband thus HOLLOW-WARE, Such as POTS and KETTLES, COAL SCUTTLES, also LANTERNS, KEROSENE LAMPS, KER08ENE OIL, REFLECTORS, Pinnex, Pa. *a.O(nco Hours from 8 to 10, A. M., nod 1 to 3, P. M Pitiston, Aug. 8,1885. 44 I most, Frank, I have no right further to trespass on your kindness." Dr. J011N C. BECKEK, A«D . TJHY8ICIAN AND 8UBQK0N, (Formerly of Tunkhannock,) Oj«»o«Jke the Ban*, Pittaton, Penn'a. Office hours—from 8 to 10 a. m.., and 1 to J p. m. Evening, 8 to 8. Pituton. March 1.  New Brass' Foundry IN PITTSTON. "No right, eh r Minnie, do you know that the bouse has been a different bouse since you came into it f Do you suppose we want to lose our little sunbeam V XD- Zj.AMBy George shelly, practical brass fovk- DliY, nn.l manufactures of Brass Cocks, Globe valves, steam Whintlcw, and Brans work generally, na* opuucd u shop at tin) "Union Foundry' of LUtcr ft uSrritt near Plane No. 2, whore he will at all Mines be prepared Uf fill orders for llrass Castings and finished wont with promptness and dispatch. A share of public patrouauo is respectfully solicited. O. 8. Pltteton, Oct. 4th, 181*1. |l ESPECTFULLYlnvItesthethoattention XV ofthe public to binlarg'o stock of BOOTS AND SHOES,*uch as Gcnts'FineCalfBoots, Congress Galtors, Oxford Ties Ac. Also, a large variety of Ladies'and Obildreni'sboes, and Gaitersof aildescriptions.in fact everythingtheline. He has connected aseparate departmentfor a Myestabtishment is opposIteC. La-wit Oo.a Cash Store, Main street, Pittston, Pa. • The patronage ofthe publicissollctted. MINERS' LAMPS, And every other article belonging to afirstclass Shop. Minnie smiled sadly, but her hand felt very cold and passive in Frank's warm grasp. 44 Your1!! stay, Minnie t" " Now, William, don't talk so loud" Come, William, let the girls alone, and si by me." . At last forbearance ceased to be a virtuo, and the husband, who was really pitied by all in the room, rose and said ; JOBBING "Poor little thing" thought the dark haired young clerk nearest her, who inhabited a sort of wire cage under a circlet of gaslights And then he took up his pen and plunged ins to a perfect Atlantic Ocean of accounts. DB J. M. BABBBTT,—DENTIST.—Office at his residence on Franklin street, opposm the Methodist Church, Wilkes-Barre, Pa., t, ,r, he may hereafter he found at all hours. Dr B. inserts Teeth on Gold Mid Silver plate, and operates in all the branches of Dontal WuTo'harge, sufficient to aoverexpensea, allowed to persons who come cm a April 18 1880. ly. Attended to with promptness, and in tho bfcst manner. The undersigned will undertake to make any kind of work In his line, and in a8 good and dnrablo k manner a» the same can be done by any establishment in Luserae County. " No." She shook hor head determinedly, L. B. WARNER, "Then you must be made to stay," said Frank. -'I've missed something of great value lately and X hereby arrest you on suspicion of the theft I" SALOON AND RESTAURANT, Particular attention paid to FURNACE WORK. Give mo a trial. T. S. BARRITT Pittston, Jan.4, 1868. "Mr. Evans ?" "Sir!" " I beg pardon of the company, but as my wife insists on being boss, it is right that she should have these." And be deliberately took off his pants handed them to her, aud sat down in his boots and drawers. (Under H. Cohen's Clothing Store.) MAIN STREET, PITTSTON, PA., Pittston,March 29,18«0,—tf. The dark haired clerk emerged from bis cage with his pen behind his ear in obedience to the beckoning finger of his superior. " Missed something !" Minniq rose, turned red and while. Ob, Frank, you never can suspect me !" Cooked Dishes of various kinds—oysters, Ac., e rved at all hours. A good stock of Liqnor* nd beverages in general constantly on hand.— 11 who favor me with a call will bo hospitably satertained. L. B. W. aPittston, Nov. 22,1808.—tf, THE LUZERNE CASH STORE, JOB PRINTING, WAGON MAKING. BLANK BOOK MANUFACTORY, •'I have noticed that young woman sitting here somo time—how came she here 1" Fief Wagons, Buggies, Carriages, &c. of all kinds made in the best and most substantial [IN WEST PTTTSTCfN.J 3WBW GOODS Paper Ruling and Book Binding. " But I do suspect you. In fact, I am quite sure the article is in your possession." "The article 1" The company was astonished ; the woman burst into tears ; the happy couple soon went home; but neither of them wore pants. j To meet the increased demand of the business community, I hare made extensive additions to my Job Office, and by nn increased force of flrstclass workmen, I will bo at all times ready to do allkiftdsof PLAIN and FANCY JOB PRINTINGS once ami with the greatest poseihledinpatch. RULING to any pattern neatly executed. BOOKBINDING in any style doneonshort notice BLANK BOOKS of all kinds, from a $25 Ledger, Day Book or Dooket to a 5 cent Passbook, constantly on band. STATIONERY in great variety for sale at reasonable prices. PRINTING, WRAPPING and WRITING PAPERS of every description lor sale. ROBERT BAUR, Main Street, 2d door below the Square. Wilkcs-Barre, March 10,186S. "Expressed on, sir, from Miilington, Iowa— arrived this afternoon." Are you afflicted with a Cough or Cold ? Tho undersigned have the pleasure of announcing to the people of West l'ittston nnd vicinity, that they have just received an entire ucw stock of Goods, consisting of " My heart, Miss Minnio I Now look here ; I lor* you, Minnie llarlan, and I will be a good and true husband to you. Stay, be my little wife 1" How the alTair was settled wo cannot tell but the last time we saw William he had the pants on. We are inclined to think she willnot boss him again in a hurry. As though Minnie Ilarlan wuro a box or a ARE yon predisposed to Consumption! Aro the lives of your children in Joopardy frotn sudden and repented attacks of CroupF It go, a box of BLADES' BUPHONIAL LUHB10A TOEri! lhe Poopla's most sure and effectual remedy for Coughs, Colds, Group. Catarrh, Asthma. Broncliitis, Diptheria, ami all Pulmonary Diseases. The luimicnoa isn medical preparation in the form of n Lozenge, which of all modes is the most pleasant and convenient. They contain no deleterious ingredient and are warranted to hi always safe even for the weakest and moat sensUivostomach. In Croup they give immediate relief. For Couch* and Colds they are invaluable. For Catwrti AsthtL* and Bronchitis they have no equal in tiio Uei'lfleatcs accompanyingcac A box.) Diptheria, that dreaded and desolating control wonderfully and almost  public Speaker, Singer or 1 eaeher, beWHhon* them, as they remove hoarseness and strengthen ana clear the voice. Always use them In time, and if the symptoms are severe Prop',.. v Elmlra, N. Y. L. B. fc E. 0. FULLER,Wholesale and Retail Agents, Di0lkNA PP," Agent for Pittston, Pa. DRESS GOODS! paper parcel. Of all kinds suitable to the season, Blcnclicd nnd Brown Muslins, Blue brill. Blue Denims, Jeans. Ticking. Chocks. Cotton I lofting. Table Linen, Bleached and Brown Toweling. Flannels of all kirttis, Casslmcra Tweeds. Kentucky Jeans, Hosiery. Buttons of all kinds, Threads, Ribbons, BOOTH t 8HOE8, "Consigned to Walter Harrington, Esq." ••Who for r dona in the beat manner. Satisfaction warranted In all COMM. "And why hasn't she been willed for ?" So Minnie Harlan, instead of going out as governess, according to the programme, married the dark-haired clerk in Ellison's Express Offace. pitUtuii, Oct is, lgoo.-mfl FERDINAND KUBCHEL. "I gent up to Mr. Harrington's address to notify him some time ago; I expect an answer every moment" "Very odd," said the gray-headed gentle-, man, taking up his newspaper- Sharp Practice.—A Yankee having a largo family found it rather hard to keep up the tav FOREST HOUSE, m COR. WYOMING AVE. AND SPRUCE ST. aoSIANTON. Pa. WEED * SCHOONMAKER, Pao«nr»o*8. a J. Heed. U- ecna05*AKEE. Oct 4, IMS.—ly .  . Groceries and s Provisions, bio and has adopted the following plan. At evening just before supper he calls his children around him and addressos them as They were very quietly married, early in the morning, and Frank took Minnie home to his mother, and then went calmly about hiB business in the wire cage, under tho circlet of gas-light Sugars of all grades, Teas, Butter, Cheese, Lard, Ham, Beef, Shoulders, Pork, Msckeral, Green and Ground Coffee, Apices, Walls, Hurdware, Crockery, and all articles kept in a first-class country store. Terms cheap for CASH. Country Produce taken in exchange for "Yes, sir, rather." Some three-quarters of mi-hour afterwards, Frank Evans came to the pale girl's side with an indiscribable P'ty 'n his hazel eyes. "Miss Harlan, we have sent to Mr. Harrington's residence Minnie looked up with a feverish red upon her cheek, and her hands clasped tightly on the handle of the faded carpet bag. "And wo regret to inform you that he sailed for Europe at twelve o'clock this day. A sudden blur came over Minnie's eyes— she trembled like a leat In all her calcula tions, she made no allowance for an fxigenc; like this. follows U.3 C8. BECK. M. D.—DENTIST mm - .  . lato of PHILADELPHIA.— 'ffmSBSgi Office,—Two doors above his for-^UJTTTy Who'll take a cent and do without his sup-. -1 '* Pittston, Pa. . f Successor to ft. Jaooa*©. J HOUSE is conveniently located for the accom*4MLoo of travelers md well supplyed Mith ..JirfliN neooeHHary to make the sojourner eomforC-iTjy The best of Lfkjuors and other beverages will always be found in the Bar. A sliare of the public per?" , "I, I, 11" exclaimed the childron eager to get the prize. The old man pulls out a'pocket-book full of red cents, which he keeps' for the occasion, and after giving them one apiece sends them of! to bed. Next morning they all look like starved Arabs. The old man calls them around him and with an air of gravity asks— " Who'll give a cent to have a nice warm biscuit for breakfast f" It is needless to say that the cents are forthcoming.That is what we call sharp practloft GOODS4 •ner residence, East side of Main St., above the "ublicBquaro, Wilkes-Barre, Ponu. July 1U, I860.—I v. "Evans 1" Our design is to keep at all times n full and wollgelected stock of all tklnd* of goods needed by the town's people as well as farmers. To the fanners we would say that wo have all the conveniences nocossnry for the accommodation of their teams, securely distant from the Bail Hood, and can otter them inducements in trade which they will not find surpassed anywhere. *&- Give us a p_ &  Frank, with his pen behind his ear as of yore, quietly obeyed the behest of the grey headed official. " Yes, sir." Lackwanna &,Bloomsburg B. B. March IS, 1860-ly On nml after Mny 28,1306, trains will arrivo at Pitta ton as follows John McDougal's Star Saloon, Main Street, (Opposite Odd-Fellows' Hall,) NoBTinrAUD Hound. 9 A. M, 11,20 A. M .,8,2a P. M., 0,M P. M. 8obt»wa»d Bound. 0,20 A.M.,10,40 A.M„6,20P. M.,7^0P. M. Omnibus leavos 20 minutes in advance of the nlx.ye lime. Juno 14,1800. " Do you remember the young woman who was expressed on from Millington, Iowa, two months since West Pittston, Oct 28,1860. CM-pestcring & Douse Building. ClittiiA A BAX, Practical Carpenter* and Bnttders of long experience, have entered wTto owpartnership in the ab0T0 business and are now prepared to take contracts for putting no tDw»HiBg», and all other work in their line. tawraassK* GEORGE BAX. West Pittston, Nor. 29,18M- PITTSTON, PA. BEVERAGES of all kinds and of the bgjfc quality. A choice lot of CONFBClIONAWKfl constantly on hand. Particular attention paid to the wants and comfort of all. July 5,18#B-lw. JOHN MoDOUGAL. " Yes, sir—I remember her." JQOOKS, BLINDS i PICTURE FRAMES. A tall, silver-haired gentleman hore interposed with eager quiokness : 44 Where is she T I am her uncle Walter Harrington. I have just returned from Paris when her arrival reachod me 1—I want her ; she is the only living relative left me 1" The undersigned would inform the people of Pittston and yicinity that thej are manulacturing, DOORS, BLINDS, AND PICTURE .FRAMES, of various kinds, and desire a share of public patronage. Orders loft at Dr. A. Knapp's Drug Store will be receiyod and attended to with promptness and oare. Deafness, blindness and catarbh treated with the utmost buocoss, by J. IBAACiJ, M. D., Oculist and Aurist, ( formerly of Ley den, Holland,) No. 619 1'INE Street, PHILAD'A. Testimonials, from tho most reliable sources In tho City and Country can be seen at tills office. Tho medical faculty are invited to accompany their patients, as he bas no secret in his practice. ARTIFICIAL EYES, inserted without raim. No chargo for examination. March 12, ISM.—Iv. "Can we do anything further for you f'— questioned the young clerk politely. "Nothing—no one can do anything now." Frank Evans had been turning away, but something in the piteous tones of her roioe appealed to every nwuly instinct within him. NOTICE. THE annnsl meeting of the Rtookhotdern of the West I'ittston Coal Company will be held at their Offioc in Philadelphia, on Monday, #d Itoc , lflo.1, At ten o'clock A. M. when an election will be held for a President, nine Directors, a Secretary and Treasurer, to aervo during the ensuing ye«. "a Nov.22—2w Secretary Paints, Oil, and Class Kept constantly on hand ; painting and glasing done to order by experienced workmen. " KNAPP * SHARKEY. West PitUton, Aug. », 18M. "Ah 1 but, air," said Frank, 44 you can't have her." Pr. Washington C. Nugent, Ctfbre bia professional services to the citizens of Vittaton and vicinity, Mr ottcs foot eX butler JUU. jF5Tvt»w «• Don't take too mnch interest in tho aflairt of your neighbors. Sovcn per ccnt will do " Can't have her? What do yon mean f ■