Pittston Gazette

              G. M. RICHART, Proprietor, TERMS OF PUSUCaTIOf!: f Pittstos Gaiitti Is published er#ry Thur«- U E A D T H r S ! Till Ciirim in one of the best local the coontv. p»Fcrs is It is read by the best families in t(ie county It is aiwiiy* promptly issued. Its arti-tic neatness is unsurpassed h. pMper in the Btnttf. 7 "DJ .t» subscription price is only fc »o p„ y,ar Gossip and Slander are n t its principal features It is Hlrlctly a first-clans family inpur. And the best adrerusing medium in the county It Is one of the best papers in the State for nen" •ral news. s°" Its politics—Uncompromisingly Republican by'tfrlbea'" "UQdaU0'eJ by threat,; uninfluenced No well regulated family should lie without it • It publishes the County Court proceedings. In fact everything of interest to the »n».i reader will be found in tts eolumrs. 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Livery Stables IPoetical. did. Flirtations- might all bo very well, but a fellow didn't want to be dragged into it, when be was in search of peace and quiet.- This was my mental style of soliloquy until the coming girl cimie. I watched her from my window as the hack set her Fred brought his hand down on my shoulder. gantly, yet with no show or glare of colors, else it would not have been becoming. She studied my taste in all things, and fairly dazzled me with her wit and beauty. Yet I think I missed Whiting sorely for a few days after her departure and Kate's advent. We walked, we sat, we drove, we talked together. Fred occupied all the spare time moments, and few as they were, he seemed hopeful ; for Fred was always hopeful about all things, though he never succeeded in anything. He had paid his undivided attention to three young ladies, at different times, and been certain, of success, and each time failed. He was not cast down, however ; but was now looking confidently forward to his union with Captain Kate. WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO "Laughables. 0 S. STARK, Dlamb, • Livery and Exchange Stables, near the Lahigh Wiley Depot. Pittston, Pa. Good rigs always on hand, and the public accommodated in the best manner. |June S3,'70-ly Slam the Door Gently. READ? "So, Ben, my boy, you jumped from the frying pan into the fire, didu't Ha! ha! good joke. How do you like her?" The long winter months are here. Towns and cities are full of young men whose education has been very limited—young men of good manners, of fair business capacities, who are seeking their fortune, but have not learned that intelligence and integrity are the indispensible conditions of iniluence, of happiness and of What bar is that which ofUn opens and never shuts? A crowbar. ATTORNEY AT LAW, PITTSTON, PA, Slim the door gently, Most people can hear. By listening intently When thunder rolls near. Jan 11873 you? Nearly all women like soldiers, and some would like a good offer, sir. s. SUTHERLAND, 1YTEW LIVERY, " Rear of Lehigh Valley Hotol, Pittston And some felks, if carthqi a'ies Should travel their way, down I turned in astonishment, who ? what do you mean ?" " Lik» A short trip on the Rhine—Slipping on a piece of orange peel in the street. JUSTICE OF THE PEACE, Opposite Penn'a Coal Co.'s office, Would be stirred by the great shakes Small, dressed in gray, veiled. That was all I saw, save two moderate sized trunks. All, until two hours later I saw her at the table, and took a private invedtory. liather below the medium height and slender in figure; fair, with faint color in ber cheeks; hair dusky brown, curling or rather waving, not quite to the shoulders, and tied with a blue ribbon from the smooth brow ; eyes a quiet brown, and clear as a summer lake. That was all, I think, that 1 noticed. No ; the mouth was very sweet, and pretty, and totally devoid of that society smirk and haughty C\url, which are so decidedly repulsive in women. I remember thinking of that, and then quite forgetting Miss Whiting until the following day. "Why, Captain Kate, of course." For West Pittston Borough, Office, corner of Exeter and Warren Streets. All business pertaining to his office promptly at tended to. Collections made, tc. Jan 1 "73 FKANK B. McCANNA, PROPRIETOR To ask ''What's to pay "I haven't seen Captain Kate, thank you," I replied with dignity. A poor washerwoman says that while there's life there's soap. Let's soap so, rather. A good assortment of single and double Carriages and good Horses. My turnouts cannot be excelled in Luserne county. Prices reasonable. Office in the Lehigh Valley Hotel. Jan 1 '73 And gratuitous thunder From closing doors crashed, "What, don't Miss Catherine Whiting hoard here with her step-aunt, Mrs. Dearborne?" JOHN RICHARDS, r I VERY— CHANGE LJ PRIETOR. What's suddenly smashed. Inspires one to wonder What plans have you, my friends, for this winter? Business will be attended to of course. Perhaps, in addition, the prospects of several parties. Or, you may be of a sober turn, and yoCi have a winter laid out in which your leisure time is to be filled with meetings and benevolent labors.success, A good motto for temerance girls is —The lips that touch wine shall never touch mine. Attorney at Law, and Conveyancer. Commissioner OF PRO- The undersigned having purchased of Stephen his livery an.l all thereto belonging, desires to inform the public that he will continue the businens at the old stand, w here he endeavor to accomm D late the public to the best of his ability. He designs to add largely to the stock at once, and do ail in his powe. to give general satisfaction. in the way of furnishing good horses and carriages to his customers. For moving things serves An earthquake's commotion. 1 jumped at least three feet into the to take testimony forthe several Courts of Luzerne County, by appointment. Office on William street, opposite the Catholic Church, Pittston, Pa. Nov 1-ly But it's hardly the lotion You'd better not know so much, than know so many things that ain't so. For hinge-and nerves "You dou't mean- Fred interrupted, cooly— " I began, when Let us, consequently (J P. KIDDER, Just slam the door gently (Since mercy's a treasure "As a jumpiat, you are a successist. Asa stupid blockhead, you are also excellent. Yes, Miss Whiting isCapt. What is the difference between a hungry man and a glutton? One longs to eat and tho other eats too long. ATTORNEY AT LAW, Pittston, Sept. 12,—tf. JOSEPH SCUREMAN When we have the leisure "You have helped me a great deal, Ben, he would say, "and I thank you heartily for your kind words. When I am settled, consider my home yours." Offiec in Law Building, North Franklin Street Tender and Trne. Kate." W1LKES-BARRE, PA. Carriage & Harness Makers He stole from its nest in my golden hair A knot of ribbon blue ; He placed on my head a jewel rare, And whispered soft as he held it there— Tender and true—adieu, adieu ! "But Fred," I said helplessly, " she is so innocent and childlike, and rarely pretty and so sweet and quiet." In either ca»e, what do you propose in regard to reading and study? Are you educated yourself? Do you regard books as necessities of life, or as lux- Match SO. 1871-ly* ELI AGER, manufacturer of light and Draft Harness, of all kinds, and dealer in A boy being asked what name was given to residents of the United States promptly answered: "Taxpayers." Q F. GAINES, WHIPS, ROBES, BLANKETS, BELLS. Ae Repairing done neatly and promptly. Opposite he Lime Kiln, Main St.. Pittston. Jr7,'70-ly. "All put on," said Fred, shaking his head gravely. She is a regular flirt, and those are her arts. She's weaving her nets around you, I see successfullv." "Certainly," I would respond, "I will, Fred " uries ? Assessor of Internal Revenue The almondwas bending with blossoms white, The roses blushed through the dew ; The violet smiled in the glowing light. And life was happy, and hope was bright, Tender and truo—adieu, adieu ! A young man ought to arrange as systematically for roeading as he does for eating. Every year there ought to be an account of books finished and mastered. Sydney Smith speaks of a man so dry that if you were to bore holes in him with a gimlet sawdust would Agent for the Schaghticoke Powder Company and Real Estate, near Eagle Hotel, Main street, Pittston, Pa. Jan 11873 gYRON BRAGG, Se three weeks slipped by, and in two more I should depart. Our flirtations continued unabated. Kate was bewildering, and I trembled for my own safety. Once when standing near by to her my lips somehow came in contact with hers, and I had never felt quite safe since that day. "Kissing provoketh love," I said, "and I will avoid that hereafter." "A very quiet, sensible appearing and rather pretty young woman," I had said to myself, "and one not likely to molest me in any way. " Physicians and Dentists HARNESS MAKEI! come out. J. M- BARRETT, D. 1D. S., on William street, three doors above Man, where he can always be found to do all kinds of Repairing in his line of busines. Orders for new work "Olicited. Jan- Ts- The motion of my heart I should find it difficult to explain. But I found Miss Whiting in the arbor, half an hour later, after Fred left, and I lifted my hat with a flourish and knelt at her feet. The greatest "pain annihilator" in existence, is said to be a boy who has smashed one thousand windows last year. DENTIST They brought my soldier hotno to me And my knot of ribbon bUie; Hut the cruel wound on the brow was hid By the flag dropped orer the coffin lid. Tender and true—adieu, adieu ! I strolled out to a little arbor the next afternoon, with a book in my hand, and found Miss Whiting, with a book in lier hand, seated in said Newspapers and magazines have their own place, and indispensible uses—but they are not substitutes for books. And books themselves are to be classified and wisely chosen. Novels and light literature taken sparingly, furnish wholesome recreation and sound knowledge. But history, travels, biography, works on science, criticism, art, mechanics, should be the staple of your selections. 131 North Franklin Street, opposite the First M Jan 1 '73 E. Church, WILKES-BARRE, PA* WAGON MAKING, N. J. SMITH, A practical Wagon-Maker of long experience, would respectfully call the attention ot the public to his establishment on Main street, Pittston. near the "West End Hotel," where he is constantly turning out the \ ERY BEST W AGONS, for both heavy and light work that can be produced ia the State. First-class BUGGIES, CARRIAGES, and SLEIGHS, are also in his line of work.and special aC tention given to the same. "Anythin' (hie) set up?" inquired an inebriated editor, as he came among his priuiers. Quoth the foreman, "Yes, the editor." DR. C. M. WILLIAMS, SURGEON DENTIST, The almond flowers In the breezes shake, The roses still blush through the dew; Hut the springtime of hope will never awake, And the lone, lone heart will wait til! it break. Tender aud true—adieu, adieu! arbor, "All honors to Captain Kate," I said in mock humility. Main Street, Pittston, Pa, "I beg your pardon," I began; "I did not know the placewas occupied." So I did, and we sailed, and rode, and flirted deliciously through the remaining three weeks, and one morning I arose with the uncomfortable feeling upon me that it had all cams to an end, and I was to leave on the forenoon train. I also arose with another knowledge—that I was very much in love with Captain Kate; yes, decidedly, irrevocably in love. I had an odd feeling, too, that it was just what Captain Kate intended ; and I determined to keep the secret locked in my breast. So I complimented her in the old mock way through the morning, and was conscious that under all her gayety, there was lurking disappointment. And then I nerved myself for it, and went to the arbor to say the last farewell. Among the many improvements recently introduced in his practice, he regards none of more Importance than his method of Extracting Teeth without pain, which he U doing very successfully every day by the use of Nitrous Oxide Gas. It is perfectly safe and very pleasant to inhale Ite results have been entirely satisfactory in every instance. C. M.W. Rooms with J. W. Miller, adjoining the Cash Store of C. Law A Camubell. Jan 1 '73 She closed her book with almost » "Make believe that it isn't," she said, "and come in. There is ample room, and I am so interested in my book, that I shall not even see you." yawn Why is a henpecked husband liko an opera hat? Because lie's very big when he's out, but immediately shuts up when he gets home. REPAIRING of all kinds done promptly and What Woman Makes Him. "You've found out," she said ; "who told you?" substantially, Jan 1 '71 How cheering is the simple phrase! How well the kindly admonition To woman's listening ear conveys The kaowledgo of her glorious mission ! She may not mingle with the throng. When man to busy life betakes him ; Yet may ahe prove hia shield from wrong— A man is what a woman makes himt & HUNTER, "Fred. And shall I ask pardon .for remarks I made yesterday?" It ought to offend the self-respect of a young man to spend a whole year without having mastered a single newbook. He may be improved in business tact, and in the knowledge which comes from mingling with men; he may be growing in health and skill to manage riches, but these things do not reach in far enough, they do not touch the place where manhood resides.; Now is tfie time to consider, oesolve and arrange. It will require a firm purpose and steady hand to carry you every week, and the interest will increase at every step. Nothing will increase self-respect in a young man more worthily than the habit of sound The fellow who attempted to publish a newspaper that would make no persons angry, has abandoned the business and gone to peddling skimmed milk. Feeling decidedly complimented at the closing sentence, I seated myself on the opposite bench and opened my book. But I did not progress rapidly. Mies Whiting was so interesting in repose, made such a pretty good looking picture, sitting there, that I could not but watch her. J N. RICE, Carriage Builders, "Certainly not," she said ; sweetly "You had never seen me then." AND "And now I have a proposition to make," I began. " We have spent several weeks together here, and report calls you a terrible flirt.'' Office in Cottage between Levy's Clothing Store and Residence of R. B. Cutler. PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON, GENERAL BLACKSMITHS, In ehildhood'a days of grief and Joy She rules his ductile mind—no other Cau soothe and guide the wayward boy With the calm wisdom of a mother. The memory of her tender eares Ne'er in his after-life forsakes him; He yields not te the world's wild suares— The son is what his mother makes him A young lady in a neighboring town used arsenic to make her pale. At the end of three months she was very pale, and the Coroner's jury said that arsenic did it. MAIN 8T„ PITTSTON, PA Exeter St., West Pittston. Special attention given to disesses of the naiad ana nervous system. July «, 1871-ly * "So it does you," she interrupted "I heard of you before I left town." Our facilities for business are eomplete, and onr experience enables us to build Wa/ons and Carriages of all kinds in a manner not to be surpassed by any in the business. PAINTING and TRIMMING done in the very best manner, and always tosQit the owner. Particular attention given to Repairing and all kinds of Ulacksmithing. How interested she seemed to be in her book, and how utterly oblivious of my presence ! Was I such a nonentity, then ? If she .would only glance at me—but she wouldn't. I began to feel very uncomfortable. Once she picked off" some crawling thing from her dress, and tossed it out at the door but never glanced at me." D. * WILLIAMS, " Very well, " I continued, "the more need of my proposition. It is this. Let us enter into league to have a grand flirtation ; each knowing there is no danger of a broken heart on either side. Thus we have nothing to fear, nothing to guard, and can be very happy. A typographical error in a Lynchburg paper made "a drinking fund" a "sinking fund," recommended in Grant's message, which is almost as bad as the error that made "a meeting of Indiana bee-keepers" "a meeting of Indiana bar-keepers." Physician and Surgeon, (From Wales, Experience of 3J4 years aa Sur geon in U. S. Army!) J an 1,1873. Anon a dear and cherished wife Takes in his heme her honored station ; She proves, amid the ills of life, His help, support aud consolation. He Yields, perchance, to dire distress; Her loving smile to hope awakes him. He braves the storm—he meets succesa— A man ia what a womau makes him. Orders left at Roades' Drug Store will meet prompt attention. Contractors and Builders JJ H. PRICE, "With my most heartfelt thanks for the pleasant flirtations you have so kindly indulged me in, and hoping you all happiness in the future, I will say good-bye." Office, 125 Main itre et, opposite Odd Fellows Pittston, Sep. 5, *72. STAIR BUILDER, "Miss Whiting," I said at length, "pardon me, but I am tired of making believe; I had rather think the arbor occupied." "But what is the need?" she asked. "We haven't flirted before—why need Hotels and Restaurants Office on Franklin Street, reading. A city fop who was taking an airing in the country, tried to amuse himself by quizzing an old farmer about his bald head, who solemnly remarked, "Young man, when my head gets as soft as yours, I can raise hair to sell. - EM. SINCLAIR, . SALOON and RESTAURANT, ■WILKES-BARRE, PENN.'A. Yet to my warning lay attend; I urge you, sisters, wives and mothers, Your own weak follies to amend Ere you ean prove a stay to others I Should you be selfish, worldly, vain, Say, how ean man, when grief o'ertakes him. Aid from a heartless triflergain* A man is what a woman makes him. we now ?" r , "And who will I dress for now, and who will pay me pretty compliments and admire me?". Books are shields to the young. Temptations are blunted on them, which otherwise would pierce to the quick. A man who draws sufficient pleasure from a book is independent of the world for his pleasure. Friends may die; books are never sick, and they never grow old. Riches melt away ; books are in no danger of bankruptcy. Our companions have their own errands to execute, and their own burdens to bear, and cannot, therefore, be always at hand when we need company, but books need never go out from us. They are never sensitive to our neglect; they do not scold us; and they do welcome us with uniform and genial delight. What are you going to read this winter? W'i.h Bowling Alley in rear. Bar supplied with the best of Liquors, Sarsaparilla. Mineral Water, and all other refreshing summer beverages. Opposite the Post-Office. Jan 1 '73 N. B —I make thi* * specialty and Carpenters and Contractors will find it:o their advantage to send their orders to me, thus ensuring a firstelas» job for any description of stairs. Jan 1 1X73 "Because we couldn't help it; and it is better to go about it with a full understanding than so sly about it in the old way. Thinking you harmless, Miss Whiting, I could have gone all the summer and never dreamed of flirting; knowing you to be Captain Kate, I should suspect you of malicious intentions every move you make. Therefore, let us agree to a flirtation and all will be well." Miss Whiting kept on reading, answering quietly: JI. H. P. "Fred will serve as a substitute, won't he?" SWAN HOTEL, PITTSTON, PA. The undersigned h*R lately purchased the Ho tel property known us the Swan Hotel, in the borough 01 Pitiston, and in now prepared to meet the demands of the public for a first-class hotel. JMPQHTANT TO BUILDOHS "Very well, consider me here." Not to be worsted in this way, I said, boldly: She shook her head gravely. "Fred is not frivolous enough," she Walter, a five year-old, was surprised at breakfast by the presence of a diminutive egg, served for his special delectation. He thus accounted for theegg'ssmallness : "Mamma, I think the chicken was learning to lay." STONE QUAKAY, 8eek yo to serve the Lord, and pray That He may five you His direction, How best to viin to duty's way The object of your fond affection. What if, awhile, he quit the traca— Tour inSueace never quite forsakes him ; Tour lore, your prayers will bring him back— A man ia what a woman makes him! The undersigned hereby gives notice that ha is operating a very excellent Stone Quarry in the Borough of Pittston, and that he Is prepared to furnish Building Stone of all kinds, and tn take contracts for Walls and Excavations, and warrant" to do all his work in a first class manner. " Well, but I want you to talk to said Jan 1 '73. CHAS 8CHRANK She closed her book, keeping one slender hand between the pages, and lifted her childishly calm eyes to, my face. me." "Thanks for the compliment," I laughed. "And now may the Fates provide for you until you return to town." rvQUAGA HOUSE, V-' At the Ii. Jt B. Junction, PITTSTON, PA., WM. BOND, Oregon Conducted on the European plan. PitUton, April 18,1872. "I agree," she said archly, and here is my hand upon it." She gave nie her hand—I remember thinking how soft and shapely it was—I raised it to A New England advertiser wants a woman who fears the Lord and weighs 200 pounds, and the editor of the paper remarks that "the experience of most men is that the woman who weighs 200 pounds rarely fears the Lord or anybody else." Tin undersigned having thoroughly furnished and refitted it as ft a first-class Hotel, the patronage of the traveling public is respectfully asked. Meat Markerts Select Reading. "It is a very pleasant day, Mr. Lester," she said, with perfect gravity. "Decidedly," I responded. So I left her, with a greater pain in my heart than I ever had before; a pain that grew deeper and deeper every step I took, till at the foot of the hill it became unendurable and I turned about and walked defiautly back to the arbor Captaiu Kate's face was in her hands and tears were falling upon her dress. JOHN TREFFISON, O Butcher and Dealer in Jan 1 '73 Meals or Lunch at all hours. J. T. CROFUT. CAPTAIN KATE. Luzerne house, WEST PITTSTON, MEATS OF ALL KINDS, "I am going down to the lake shore where it's cool and quiet; where I needn't work, or even think, but do just as I please." That's what I said to Fred Gorman. "Much cooler since the shower," my lips Main street, Pittston, Pa. His Market always oontains the fullest supply of Fresh Meats, including all kinds in their season. Jan. 1, 73. she observed "Would your heart come with it?" I said, and she laughed merrily. A. M. JEFFORDS, PROP'R. "It is," I assented. "Looks some like rain in the east," she remarked. "It does," I said and then we both A pious uncle in the country writes to his city relatives to say that he expects to be with them about the 6th of June, "D. V.," whereupon a flippant young niece exclains, "What, is Uncle John going in for the Dolly Varden business, too?'' The houRe ha9 been thoroughly renovated, re paired and furnished, and is in all respects, the largest und most desirable suburban Hotel ia the Wyoming Valley. It has always been regarded by eity people as a delightful sojourniug place, and the proprietor assures all that his best eflorts will be put forth to make it the most delightful place to be found, for all who desire to secure a quiet and delightfn! summer resort. The rooms are large and very pleasant. The hotel is siluated at the West Pittston Depot of the Lackawanna A Bloomsbtirg Railroad, and overlooks East and West Pittston, and guests have no earriage expenses to pay in arriving or departing. Carriages for the use of guests wii! be provided at reasonable charges. The Luzeine Post-Office ia kept within a few yards of the Hotel. Jan 1 '73 "Bravo! a good beginning! I see you are no amateur !" she cried, and we laughed on the sea of flirtation. TACT AND TALENT. PITTSTON MEAT MARKET. Talent is something but tact is everything. Talent is serious, sober and respectable—tact i9 all that, and more, too. It is not a sixth sense, but it is the life of ail five. It is the open eye, the quick ear, the judging taste, the keen smell, and the lively touch; it is the interpreter of all riddles—the surmounter of all difficulties—the remover of all obstacles. It is useful in all places, and at all times; it is useful in solitude, for it shows a man his way into the world ; it is useful in society, for it shows him his way through the world. Talent is power—tact is skill; talent is weight—tact is momentum ; talent knows what to do—tact kncws how to do it; talent a man respectable—tact makes him respected ; talent is wealth—tact is ready money. For all the practical purposes of life, tact carries agaiust talent—ten to one. Fred looked blank. "Don't go this afternoon," he said ; "I wanted you to go with me to Madame W's tonight, and be presented toCapt. Kate, the new belle." laughed, "Kate," I said softly, "what is the matter ?" "Now," she said, "I hope you will let me go on with -my book. It is Dickens' 'Great Expectations,' and if you have ever read it, you can understand my interest." I told Fred of our arrangements the following day. 1 thought he looked pleased. The undersigned having opened a Market an Exeter ntreet, in West Pittston, near tha office of 8. Sutherland, will keep it at all times well »upplied with the very best of all kinds of meat adapted to the season, and invite the patronage of the public. We are determined that what we aeil shall be the very best. She started violently, and then " All right, old fellow," he said, shaking my hands heartily. " I am glad you are not my rival, for I am in earnest. I want to marry Miss Whiting, if I can, and I didn't like to think I was fighting against you. You are quite sure \ on are not in earnest ?" laughed through her tears, "I hurt my finger with a thorn and it made me cry." A reporter writing up a wreck at sea, said that no less than thirteen unfortunates bit the dust. "Thank you," I responded, "but 110 more girls of the period for me, if you please—I had rather be excused." "Let me extract the thorn," I said, putting my arm around her waist. "And I came back to tell you that I was tired of make-believe love, and wanted to play lovo in earnest will BRACE A HOI.COMB. West Pittston, April 18-3m. "Do you like Dickens?" I asked "Oh, but you must see Capt. Kate !" he went on ; " that's what they eal her, because of the followers she has; she's worth seeing." •'No," she said. "I love him. From the opening page to the finis his books are gardens of delight to me. He interests you in his meanest character, and enlists your sympathies, not with one, but with all. He is inimitable— he is incomparable. Others may, in their style, be as interesting, but to me there is none like him." A Teutonic friend a little profanely says the Republican* can never hope to carry New York city because of the Tammany Democrats there. TO UN BECHTHOLD'S W BATING HOUSE QHARLES HARDING, Butcher and Meat Dealer, LAGER BEER SALOON, (Successor to P. M. Sutton), "Quite sure," I answered. " Go on my dear boy, with my blessing; but don't marry her until I leave, and so spoil our flirtation." you?" Opposite Seneca Store. MAIN STREET, PITTSTON, BANKER'S BUILDING, RAILROAD STREET. "I know the style," I said, with a majestic wave of the hand. " Bold eye?—blue perhaps, black, probably, rather tall, immense chignon, laughs, and cracks jokes like a trooper, and never saya»one word of sense. I repeat it, my friend, not any for me." "Why—I suppose I could-only—" "Only what, Kate?" A guest at one of the leading hotel$ in San Francisco, found his hair-oil disappearing, and put in the bottle half an ounce of croton oil. One of the servant girls is now bald headed. Pickled Holland Herring, Pickled Tongue, European and American Cheese, Sausages, Hani and a variety of other Refreshmenta and Beverages. [June 29-71 For the Best in the Market Call Here. "Why, about the grand flirtation ?" "We will end it in a grand wedding," I said. Pittston, Nov. 14 72—ly "Oh, no! I shouldn't think of it under a year. My business won't permit, and I suppose she will be willing to wait," and Fred looked as grave and thoughtful as if it were settled. J UNCTION SALOON A deeper flush had come into her cheeks, and her eyes grew wider and darker. Miscellaneous "I guess that would be a good idea," she answered from my shoulder. A man recently brokeofF a marriage because the lady did not possess good conversational powers. A wicked friend, commenting on the fact, says "He should have married her, and then refused hor a new bonnet, to have developed her power of talk." Lime.—john haslam, at s*m Hotei, Pittston, supplies the best quality 01 Lime for building purposes, at lowest prices. Orders delivered when desired. [June 28 187lD-ly LUNCII ROOMS, By GEORGE M. LULU "But just wait"—began Fred, and I Interrupted, with another wave of the "Decidedly pretty now," I informed myself, "and really quite an intelligent little person." "No doubt she will wait any length of time you suggest," I said, so dryly that Fred looked up, quizzingly. Seeing me perfectly serious, he eon- I said good-bye again, and went to see Fred. Meals at all hours, and every attention paid to oalls. Opposite the new Depot, at Upper I'litsten. Pinaton, June 20,72-tApr 1,73. hand "By the way, Ben," he said, " now you are going, I think I shall propose to Kate and settle matters." Andrew ruofp, Dealer in Furniture of all kinds, "My friend, I shall leave town this afternoon for the lake ; should like your company, but if you choose to stay, I go alone. I want nothing of this Kate, or any other woman." RESTAURANT—REMOVAL After that, Miss Whiting and I were quite sociable. I sought her society, and she did not avoid me, but treated me precisely as she would a younger brother; not just that either, for she was a little more reserved ; aud yet we had some very pleasant chats together. She could talk sense, and I prided myself on my abilities in that line, and so almost a week slipped by before I knew it. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS. UNDERTAKER, and Manufacturer of all kinds of Furniture. Sell* cheap. Near the Store of L. Ackley A Co., Main street. Pittston. Juoe 23, 1870-ly tinued "I wouldn't, Fred," I said, " for she is going to marry me!" One Missouri paper urges Graf.z Browu for U. 8. Senator. A man a hundred years old went to have a pair of shoes made. The shoemaker suggested that he might not live to wear them out, when the old man reported that he commenced this one hundred years a great deal stronger than he did the last one. James Fairbrother "And, Ben, couldn't you—seeing you have 110 intentions there yourself —couldn't you speak a good word for my prospects ? Spqak about that uncle of mine that went to India twenty years ago, and has nev been heard ofBince. Y#Du couldn't at that in though ; just say he went there, and I am the only heir." respectfully informs the public that he haa re moved next door to Clark's Brewery, up towa where he will continue te sell It was rather abrupt, but Fred got over it, and his uncle really came from India and gave him a handsome fortune, and he married my pretty sister and is very happy. In Sioux City six men want the bed of rosea called the mayoralty. JAMES DAVIS & CO., "'Pon my goul!" cried Fred, widening his blue eyes. "What has come over you, the king of male flirts ? Been bitten, eh ?" FRESH AND SALT OYSTERS, with which be will supply the people of Pittateo and vicinity, TA5NER8 AND CURRIERS A Venetain has invented a new Dtyle of fiddle called the metallicorde. Hlde« and Bark bought at the best prices. Near J. E. Patterson A Co.'n Planing Mil!, on the eanal, Pittstoa, Pa. Jan 1 1871 upen the shortest notice. Stews will be served at all hours. Particular attention paid to all orders Those wishing anything in my line will please give me a calL Sept. 1«, 1871-ly WHOLESALE AND RETAIL, Kansas has shipped more cattle East this year than any other State. JACOB PAISER, "No, nirnply disgmted," I answered, loftily. "I'm tired of work and women, and am going to leave both. Will you go ?" A young lady says she can't see anything so wonderful in the newspapers predicting the weather.as they always know beforehand what the fashions are going to be, and she is sure there is nothing in nature so fickle as the fashions. WHAT MHI KNOW OF WOKE*. The contagion of a constitutional convention has struck Connecticut. Grocers, Bakers and Flour TONSORIAL ARTIST "I think I should find it very dull here but for you," I said to her one day. "Odd, too, when I dreaded your coming so." I assured Fred I would do «o. "Just as well as not," IDaid. "Will bring your reflections to light, and say nothing of your failings. " Fred thanked me warmly, and we parted. Men always believe that they understand women. There is nothing a man generally prides himself on more. He knows when a woman is trying to catch him, hud is flattering him, and all that; but when he says: "There's nobody whose judgment I rely on as yours, you are so sensible, and so kind ;" and when she takes him into the little hack room where the tete-a-tete is, and tells him all her troubles, and asks him how, if she respects a gentleman, but doesn't love him, and she cau't love Mr. Sproogles, " how she shall keep him from proposing," then he knows she is an appreciative little woman, with no art in ner. The mott steam mill, PITTSTON, PENN'A, FASHIONABLE HAIR-DRESSER, Main street Pittston, opposite First National Bank. Good workmen ana aharp rasors is hli motto. Give him a oall. [Jan. 1. 1878. "Not till next week ; then I'll fol- Rascally "horse-farriers" are said to have spread the epizooty in Missouri. low." GRIER k FARRER, PROPR IETORS. "All right," I said and we parted They have reading circles among the married ladies at Mt. Pleasant, Iowa. Manufacturers of Finest quality Family Flour, Chop and Feed of various kinds, and dealers In Grain generally. All Flour and Feed told by us. warranted as represented. All orders promptly fiH*'1- Jan 1 1873 |£EYSTONE MARBLE YARD "King of flirts," Fred had called me, and that term needs some explanation, for I should regret having any of my friends think me that most detestable affair, a man butterfly. She looked up wonderingly "Dreaded my coming?" Captain Kate was in the garden when I returned. She was dressed in blue, thin gauze stuff, and a frill of lace at her throat and wrists. She looked exceedingly pretty, and I told her so. Tom Moore aaiil to Peel ou looking at the picture of an Irish tutor : "You can see the very quiver of his lips." "Yes," said Peel, "and the arrow coming out of it." Moore was telliug this to one of his countrymen, who said: "He meant arrah coming out 8. J. BARBER. PROP'R. Opposite the First National Bank, MAIN STREET, PITTSTON, PA. •'Yes ; I feared you would be one of the gushing kind, who would dress to kill, talk me wild, and give roe no peace." Hufty Dye, of Kirksville, Mo., took an ounce of laudnum, and is no Thomas maloney, Wholesale and Retail Dealer In GROCERIES AND PROVISIONS, Every variety of Marble Tombstones, Monuments of Granite or Marble, Mantles of Marble or Slate, all done up in the height of style, either plain or ornamental, and at the lowest prices. Plumbers1 Stones, Ac. Don't fail to us a c,u- Jan 173 more. I was thirty, not bad looking, and a well-to-do young lawyer, possessed of a nice property. I had a due appreciation of women—liked most of them extremely well, loved none; paid them some harmless compliments, chatted, walked and drove with them. But as for flirting—why I spoke no word of love; gave no fair lady any reason for thinking I was in love, and still Mrs. Grundy gave me the appellation of "Male Flirt." Well, never mind, I didn't. "What gave you that idea?" An airline railroad is projected between Chicago and Kansas city, via. Keokuk. Salts, Meats, Flour, Fish and "I don't know, unless it was being bored to death by my chum, Fred Gorman, about a 'Captain Kate,' the belle of the season, and I thought you might be her style." STAPLE DRY GOODS, "Good!" she cried, bringing her shapely hands together. "I dressed purposely to make you pay compliments and have succeeded. Am I really, truly pretty?" of it." Hosiery, G)ore«, Notions, *c. Farm Produce Reeelred. Stora in the upper part of the town, beiow the Depot. Jan I '73 piTTSTON DYE HOUSE, Mr. Jacob Nesbit, the oldest man in Edenboro, died a few days ago, aged 96. The sharpest so far this month is the Troy girl, who makes her unsuspecting daddy the daily bearer of sweet missives to a clerk in his office, who has been forbidden to visit his employer's house. She pins the letter in the old man's cloak, and when he reaches the office and throws off his garment, the clerk gets it, and responds by the same carrier. PITTSTON, PA. 238 SOUTH MAIN STREET, TOHN S. COSGROVE, Dealer in (Basement), PITTSTON, PENN'A. "And did you ever see this Captain Kate?" asked Miss Whiting, lifting her calm lakes of eyes to my face. "Really and truly," I echoed. "And my eyes are not bold, and I do not seem like a trooper?" The snow has seriously interferred with travel on all the railroads in the State. . When, with the most bewitching little velvet cloak—price two hundred dollars—011 her shoulders, she declares she didn't care how she looked and just wrapped up well, he knows she has no vanity. When she rushes up to her dear friend Felicia, and kisses her 011 the cheek, declares that she is so sorry to see her look so pale, and that she'd like to kill the dressmaker for fitting her dress so badly,he knows that she is amiable, so amiable! And when, after six months of regular calls and constant attention, she replies to his offer—"Oh,I am taken by surprise! I thought you only a friend. I'm engaged to Mr. Sproogles,"—he thinks her a dear, artless soul, and goes away sorrowing. Groceries, Provisions,Flour, Feed, Pork, Fish and Meats. Garments of all kinds colored and icoured in the « wDthout damag« to the fabric. j ? *11 fine fabrics thoroughly understood, and cleansed and scoured to entire satisfaction. 1 he proprietor will not be responsible for goods left in his charge after two months. Jan 1 '73- *D• M. ALEXANDER. Al«n, Crockery. Wood and Willow Ware. Satisfaction guaranteed to every customer. Below the Trestlinir Main Street, Jan 1 '73. swered "No, but I can imagine her," I an- "Your eyes are the sweetest in the world and you seem like an angel." She breathed a long breath. "How nice ! Now, where have you Jas. A. Weston has been nominated by the Democrat* for Governor of New Hamshire. " And what do you imagine her PITTSTON, PA like?" OUMGARDNER & RADER, -D Dealers in PHOTOORAPHS EXTRAORDI NARY I went down to the lake shore that afternoon and engaged rooms at a private dwelling. Thereupon I gave her a description very similar to the one I had given Fred, and closed by saying: A Pottstown man woke up oue night recently and found a screech owl sitting on the foot of his bed. been ?" An old man who believed that "what was to be would be," but who was very particular to have his gun with him when he went among the Indians, was once disappointed in one of his usual trips because his gun was not within reach. Tantalized by the suggestion that the want of his gun made no matter. "But," said he, "suppose' I should meet an Indian whose time came. I would not like to be without my gun." Dry Goods, Groceries, Provisions' AT C. B. TINKER'S, "To see Fred—the finest fellow alive. Got a rich uncle in India, somewhere, and is the only heir.!' Flour, Feed. Meal, BOOTS. SHOES, HATS, CAPS, Ac., "We have three boarders now," the pleasant little lady said, "and expect one more to-morrow afternoon — a young relative from the city—and there is just room for one more." "Now, that style of girl I cannot tolerate, and fearing you were one of them, no wonder I dreaded you." Daniel Doughery, Esq., of Philadelphia, is winning golden opinions wherever he lectures in this State. Jan 1 '78. Main Street, Pltuton, Pa. Opposite First National Bank, PITTSTON, PA "Does this constitute his fitness ?" she said scornfully. ROBERT SEAMAN & CO., wholesale grocers, NOS. 42 A 44 MURRAY STREET, NEW YOKK. The best Pictures warranted in every case and duplicates to any amount taken at the loweit rates. All Negatives preserved, so that copies cf all pictures can be furnished at any time. "Then you do not consider me at all like Captain Kate ?" she queried, archly. "According to a woman's ideas, yes. But that is not all. He's a splendid fellow, good, intelligent, steady." Reading has a larger volunteer fire department than any other city in the United States, comprising, as it [does, nearly 2,00(Ttnembers. Those I engaged and domiciled myself immediately to my quarters, but not at all pleased with (Jie prospective young lady. There were two already ; but harmless individuals, I mentally observed at the table; one a studious damsel who wore spectacles, and looked at the ceiling ; the other an invalid, and wife of the male boarder. But this "coming girl"—who was she, and what did she want to disturb m'y coveted peace and country quiet for ? No doubt she would be a dashing, slashing, panier and sash end style of girl, who would dare me into making love to her, and giyo me no peace until I Jnly 27,1871-ly Kobt. Seaman, b am'l J. Berry, jr.. Jan 1 '73 J. A. Wisaer, Franklin Whitney. GOODS ! "Not at all," I said decidedly. "As I told you in the beginning, but for you I should feel stupid and dull. Your society renders it very pleasant, and you are in all things the opposite of my fears. " Rather a splendid fellow," she acknowledged, "and he waltzes like an angel." A Stabbing affair at York on Tuesday night, in which Jacob Cookes cut Jacob Christian with a knife, is likely to prove fatal. THE WANTS OF THE PEOPLE FJ1HE BRANDENBURG BAKERY, "Are angels proficient in that accomplishment!" I laughed. "Well, I suppose so," she retorted. "You call me an angel, and I waltz beautifully." The Danbury (Connecticut) Xews says: " A North street man went off Saturday noon for a half day of fishing. When he returned he had walked thirteen miles, lost a $45 watch, sprained his thumb, spoiled a $11 pair of pants, by sitting down on his luncheon, and caught a four-pound mud turtle. He got back in time to help the doctor cut from his oldest boy's foot one of the several fish hooka he had left at home. SOUTH MAIN STREET, DULY CONSIDERED! PITTSTON, PA The undersigned having Just returned from the head of market with one of the mo*t extensive stocks of merchandise ever offered to the people of Luierne Couniy, would respectfully announce in a few words, to their friends and tho public in lienors!, that their purchases have l*»en made with a view to the wants of the people, thfe miner and laborer, as well as the clean-handed gentleman or fair lady. Groceries and Provisions, Flour and reed in large supplies alway» on hand. "Oh, thank you." Ferry-boats in the North and East Rivers at New York were much delayed by a dense fog which prevailed all day Thursday, and several collisions occurred. The Pavonia was damaged to the extent of $20,000, and was with difficulty towed to shore, the passengers being greatly frightened. No one was hurt. Andrew Robertson, of Pottsville, presented a turkey and a package of confections to each of twenty soldiers' widows on Christmas. C.STOKT, Proprietor. Thankful for the liberal patronage which has thus far been extended to him, he u now mating renewed efforts to furnish She said it so dryly, that I looked up to catch the hidden meaning of her words, but she was reading, and her face was as calm as usual. I should never have recognized Miss Whiting for the girl I had known before. She dropped her quiet, calm, child-like self and assumed the gay, dazzling masks of Captain Kate. LARGE AND EXCELLENT BREAD, (Wheat, Rye and Graham), togeiherwith Cakes and Pies of every description. No pains will be spared to give entire satisfaction to all. His team will continue to supply his customers on the road and take orders from families. Parties supplied at short auutt. Jan X 73 Norristown has lately had some experience with "bummers." Can any one mention the time when Bethlehem didn't know all about the subject?The next day Fred came. I was standing at the gate when he came up from the hotel, and, after the greetings, • LAW & MCMILLAN, . r ,°dCl Fellows'Block, North Side. Pittston, Jan 11S73. She dressed becomingly and ele-