Pittston Gazette

              M. RICHART, Proprietor, READ  «, '■ r1™"*" wr. i. It is read by the beMlnfHfcglBn ennn(. It is alwnys promptiyjM'Sfip Its artistic neatness' is" w paper ill the Stale. -"WRWd by aiy TERMS OF PUBLICATION The Pittstox (iAHTis is published every Thursday morning by in the Ga: ■it* Rnilding, Nn. 28 North Main St., ('/ver the Post Office), at $-.1 0 per annum. No postage charged within the county. CHAM BERLIN & KELLER, jts subscription price is per ear Gossip and Blander are nC+ it» V**'" It is strictly a first-clan And the best advertising WwHiirt fo the eou.lw It is one of the best papc*. to thi'staw for «!' oral news. ror I#n* Its politics—Uncompromising )T Republican 4xr'Ud,a^^w.^ No well regulated with It publishes the CouM* Soim *r?Wj!n,, ' In fact oTerything "r tifafaw 4 .. reader will be found in Its CfcLutnfj , genera Bend on yoursubscriptlofli'aria%»•».-- •• without Th« Qaiitii anothlfc»*.ii 1'.? ' "T* ADVEfiTiSifiG RATES Space | 1 mo | mo | 6 mo 11 year One-twelfth Column $ 4 00 $ 8 00 8 12 00 $ 18 00 One-eighth •• 0 on lo do 16 00| *5 00 Oue-qimrter " 12 00] 18 ool 25 00 40 00 One-tbird " 15 (KM 25 OOj 40 oO 60 00 One-half « I 18 00| 30 00' 50 00 | 70 00 One Column ! 30 to! 40 OOj 7» 001 120 00 VOL. XXIII.-NO. 46. PITTSTON, PA., THURSDAY, JANUARY 23, 1873. NEW SERIES: VOL. 1.-N0.3. Business Cards, five linp? 01 less. $T per year; over five and not exceeding ten lines, $12 per year. Auditors', Administrators' and Assignees' Notices, $3 each. WUB.C^Bl!i?R?L1N' P»«»li.her.. UNDAUNTED BY THREATS; UNINFLUENCED BY BRIBES. TERMS: $2.00 PER ANNUM. Advertising in Local Column, 20 cts. per line for each insertion. stand some chance of getting help through Sally." ain't worth a dollar in the world; Mrs. Robinson just told me so—and a mortgage on their farm going to be foreclosed. So Sally wont get a solitary cent." The Utah House was just across the street from her, and as she looked, she saw Ross Douglass through the open windows, holding in close embrace a lovely figure half veiled by a mass of golden curls. He was pressing passionate kisses on Iter beautiful upturned face—such kisses as Rose had fondly thought no woman nut she had ever felt, and through the noise and bustle of the street, she heard his voice saying in tender tones: Laughableg-. Lawyers and Justices. Q S.STARK, Livery Stables A POE-M. Dlamb, . Livery and Exchange Stables, near the Lehigh Valley Depot, Pittston, Pa. Good rigs always on hand, and the public accommodated io the best manner. | June S3,*70Dly I Think of Thee. "That's a good plan," was Jonas' conclusion, after profound meditation, "but the difficulty is, that the Smiths are not on good terms with us, and would be likely to oppose the match." Ia December, dark and dreary, sat the writer weak and weary, pondering o'er his memoranda book of items lined before—book of scrawling head notes rather, items taken days together, then the hot and sultry weather, using up much time and leatherpondering we these items o'er. While we pondered slowly rocking (through our mind queer ideas flocking,) came a quick and nervous knocking— knocking at the sanctum door. "Sure that must be Jenks," we muttered— "Jenks that's knocking at our door; Jenks the everlasting bore." A farmer whose cfull 0f corn, was j^y that the wants of the needy might be supplied, but when any aosetfcaeedy circumstances askotUfos iKijfttle corn he said he had none to day after this usual prayerpoor and needy, his little soQMdtf flKfcim "Father, I wish corn." "Why, my son, * 1WU r«MU you do with it?" asked his I think of thee 1 ATTORNEY AT LAW, PITTSTON, PA, When morn her orient smile unveils. And decks in light the verdant vales. When every bird and opening flower Rejoice lo hail the matin hour, I think of thee! Bright spirit of my destiny, ' I think of thee I Jan 11R73 Smith hurried the old mare into her harness, and . rattled away towards Squire Jones' residence. s. SUTHERLAND, TVTEW LIVERY, J.1 Rear of Lehigh Valley Hotel, Pittston Opposite Penn'a Coal Co.'s ofBce, " Then the best plan is to set the young couple up to an elopement." JUSTICE OF THE PEACE, FRANK B. McCANNA, PROPRIETOR John and Sally proceeded leisurely about four miles, the former driving with one arm, and holding Sally on the seat with the other, when they heard the sound of wheels a short ways in the rear. They had just passed a long bend in the road, and looking across they saw revealed by the moonlight the pursuing Brown. For West Pittston Borough, Office, corner of Exeter and Warren Street*. All business pertaining to his office proniptlv attended to. Collection# made, Ac. Jan 1 73 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 *T3 I think of thee I When sunset streaks the western cloud, And wraps o'er day a golden shroud, When sighing vespers float along. And echo answers to the song, So it chanced that the Browns and the Smiths planned to dispose of their children to their own pecuniary advantage. The next step in each ease was to mould the young ones to the proper shape. JOHN RICHARDS, T I VERY— CHANGE -Li PRIETOR. OF PRO- "Good-bye, darling! It is hard to leave you, but I must not stay longer!"The child replied, •Tttdfrfcl answer your prayers." ** Muolt* Attorney at Law. ancl Conveyancer. Commissioner to take testimony tor the soveral Courts of Luzerne I think of thee! The undersigned having purchased of Stephen his livery and all thereto belonging, desires to inform the publiclhat he will tontioue the business at the old stand, where he enieavor lo accommDiate the public to the best of his ability. He designs to add largely to the stock at 6nce, and do all in his powe. to give general satisfaction. in the way of furnishing good horses and carriages to his customers. Bright spirit of my destiny, I think of thee ! John Smith was a handsome,brawny country fellow, with plenty of good sense and an ocean of love for Sally Brown. When his parents proposed his marrying her, he informed them that he would gladly do so, but he feared her parents would object. Then bis father slyly suggested an elopement, and offered to aid in carrying out such an exploit. John said he would think about it. For a moment Rose half tottered, but the next she was composed as ever and, save for the pallor on her cheek and the rigid lines around her mouth, no one would have suspected that anything unusual had occurred. The notice w sue, that upor lars and a be; mo, we woulu year, is withdra two dollars ca night, the fonr dies enclosed " cuted by flies . ter a confedera business is no' all, and we sha with austere fl - 'nse n our last iathe receigt'Of two dol•Uiful efgbWoliar chro«end ;th for a vn- and 2^»^jLhel la8t 1 a exet8U4MHBp the late D0COftremi"^ hing IwCTmTOlngafter News. ergylU distinnietyfffiJffjH the eleatorlpeMPry-oncem his in the word ake Uie vener- parens by D readiCteD. » »b»d veracity •d as asked V »t his son with 48 co1)i!WB#' electri- "I JWI ufttoJtiHAs because lie." p.'t T County, by appointment. Office on William street, opposite the Catholic Church, Pittston, Pa. Nov 1-ly I think of thee! Where ocean rolls his varied sands, Where ttphyrs wing o'er sunny lands, Where palaces in grandeur rise. Where dome and turret pierce the skies, I think of thee! "Why, that's pa!" exclaimed Sal- Ah, how well do we remind us, in the walls that there confined us, "exchanges" lay behind us all scattered o'er the floor. Thought we Jenks wants to borrow some newspapers till to-morrow, and 'twill be relief from sorrow to get rid of Jenks the bore, by opening wide the door. Still the visitor kept knocking louder than before. P. KIDDER, "Yes, and he means mischief, I'll bet," said John. ATTORNEY AT LAW, Pittston, Sept. 12.—tf. JOSEPH SCUREMAN Office in Law Building, North Franklin Street Carnage & Harness Makers Bright spirit of my destiny, I think of thee! "What shall we do?" cried Sally An hour later when Ross Douglass had rang the bell at her door, a servant handed him a note which coldly told him their engagement was ended. WILKES-BARRE, PA. ELI AGER, manufacturer of light and Draft Harness, of all kinds, pad dealer in " I'll show you," said John Ma:ch 30,1871-ly* I think of thee! Where springs the hut midmonntains'snow, Whera winter blasts in anger blow. Where all is barren, chill and drear, And misery drops the froien tear, Jumping from the wagon he removed a long rail from the fence and placed it across the roadway. Then ho drove on again, at a rate that made the horses steam like a boiler. Q F.GAINES WHIPS, ROBES, BLANKETS. BELLS. Ac. Repairing done neatly and promptly. C tpposite he Lime Kiln, Main St.. Pittston. Jr7.'70-ly. Pally Brown was a rustic maiden, with much redness in her cheeks, and rejoicing in the possession of the lasting comeliness which is derived from a bright smile, a sweet temper, and a pair of clear, earnest, eyes. Her heavy brown hair had not a ripple out of place, aud her plump little figure was encased in a well-fitting dress, which was neatness itself. When her parents spoke to her about' John, she blushed becomingly, and, after close questioning, admitted "thatshe would be tickled to death to marry himj" she further stated that they were running over with love for each other; that they had long settled the question of ultimate union, but they feared parental objection. In vain he sought an interview. Rose refused to see him, and when at last he wrote her a tender and passionate entreaty to know in what he had so oirended, and assuring her of his ardent and undyiug love, she returned the envelope unopened, but with a single line traced across it: And the scattered pile of papers cut some very curious capers, being lifted by the breezes coming through another door; and we wished (the wish was evil for one deemed always civil) that Jenks was to the devil, to stay there evermqre, there to find his love —Jenks, the never tiring bore. Agent for the Schaghticoke Powder Company and Real Estate, near Eagle Hotel, Main street, Pittston, Pa. Jan 11873 Assessor oflnternal Revenue. gYRON BRAGG, I think of the£! Hright spirit of ray destiny, 1 think of thee! Brown came on at a furious rate,only to be summarily checked by the rail. The horse jumped the rail, but the front wheels of the wagon collapsed under the collision. Brown was tumbled out, and the frightened horse ran ofF with the vehicle. harness Maker, An old clC guished for his gance of his o; read aloud froi which occurs Physicians and Dentists TM. BARRETT. D. D. S" tf . DENTIST on William street, three doors above Main, where he can always be found to do all kinds of Repairing in his line of busines. Orders for new work solicited. '73. I think of thee I In every path, in every clime. In every moment's breath of time; A portion of myself thou art, A gem embeddsd In my heart; 131 Korth Franklin Street, opposite the First M WTAGON MAKING, VV N. J. 8MITH, "You are as dead to me. Do not trouble me further." "Life's Uk( But pausing it. "shadow," to able parson ai what seemed t Jan 1 *73 E. Church, WILKES-BARRE, PA I think of theet Bright tpirit of my destiny, I think ot thee! Backing up our patience firmer, then, without another murmur, "Mr. Jeuks," said we, "your pardon, your forgiveness, we implore. But the fact ia, we were reading of some curious proceedings, and thus it was unheeded your loud knocking there before." DIt. C. M. WILLIAMS, SURGEON DENTIST. A practical Wagon-Maker of long experience, would respectfully call the attentiou ot the public to his establishment on Main street, Pittston, near the "West End Howl," where he is constantly turning out the VERT BEST WAGON8, for both heavy and light work that can be produced is the State. First class BUGGIES, CARRIAGES, and SLEIGHS, are also in his line of work.and special aD tention given to the sime. Just as Mr. Brown was picking himself from the ditch he saw the accident repeated ; this time Mr. Smith being the leading actor, and Mr. Smith's mare galloping away with the fore wheels. And so, in one short week from the evening they stood under the waving maples, and Rose had vowed with glowiug face, that nothing could ever shake her faith in him, Ross Douglass stood on the quarter deck of an Australian bound steamer, as wretched a man as ever lived. Main Street. Pittston, Pa A Modern Belle fFor the Guitti. Among the many improvements recently introduced in his practice, he regards none of more importance than his method of Exti acting Teeth without pain, which he li doing very successfully every day by the use of Nitrous Oxide Gas. It is perfeotly safe and very pleasant to inhale Its results have been entirely satisfactory in every instance. C. M.W. Rooms with J. W. Miller, adjoining the Cash Store of C. Law A Camcbell. Jan 1 *73 "Life's likD The father o is not so mart the teacher wh didn't have a be figures, and w fled when thi really don't kn figures won't Smith bought a atch doj a few weeks ago. ifefortlPith earns home late one night,-lM*nfy "met i man" down town. iw says hit trowsers can't be dog'i skin can be bought Smitt hopes to be able to a fev weeks. f 'x v/  To find out what th.e legis lature is made of, hills ol Jefiersonville and " Who's yer law makers!" will answer, "Hoosier laVBp$fljrera." "What are you you rascal?" "Oh, merely sir." "It looks tome as if you weye stealing ice." "Well—yes— it will bear that construction/*... v , \ An amusing off at a supper table, on boafjd-1Cjf' of our Mississippi steam a Chicago exquisite roe&HXrj oil and cologne, who the waiters, assuming v^jgjf-^ppequent1-' airs, and a raw  his aide dressed in l)9i$8qj)U ing to his vulgar togtap, pointing his jeweled tinges, "Buttah sah." ' Ail yil "Yes, I see it," sakMtritf) "Butter, sah," rep*dt4dM fiercely. c J "I know it, and aC fireWat too." xf-TT*T BT JACK JIStlL REPAIRING of all kinds done promptly and substantially. Jan 1*73 In the tip of the style is M iss Julia Ah n top— You know her, of course—ah I but stop— Oh ! horror of i.orrors' I must not forget, Tou may not belong to the fkir lady's set 1 Brown aud Smith were inveterate enemies, and neither would speak; but both started on a rapid run for the Squire's, about a raile ofF, where they were very much out of breath. They burst into the house like a whirlwind, just in time to hear the words: Here we opened wide the door. But fancy now our feelings—for it wasn't Jenks the bore—Jenks the nameless evermore. ILLIAMS & HUNTER, He was idly watching the sailors at their duties,and bitterly thiukingof the past, when a man came up, and touching his hat, asked. An amateur artist, I'll paint, if can. This idol of worship for th' modern young man ; In her glorious beauty and freshness of youth, I'll paint her • portrait in colors of truth. J N. RICE, Carriage Builders, " Now I tell you what, Sally," said Mrs. Brown,"you know pa and I dote on you, and would do anything to make you happy." But the form that stood before us caused a trembling to come o'er us, and memory bore us back again to the days of yore; days when "items" were in plenty, and where'er this writer went to pick up items by the score'Twas the dark form of our "devil" thrust in attitude uncivil, and he thrust his head within the door with, "The Foreman's out of copy, sir, and says he wants some more." Yes, like Alexander, wanted more! AND Office in Cottage between Levy's Clothing Store and Resideoce'of R. B. Cutler. PHYSICIAN' AND SCBGEON, GENERAL BLACKSMITHS, Complexion the parest of pure lily white ; "Is this Mr. Douglass?" Brow peneilings dark as the shadows of night; Two lips that are crimson with cosmetic glow; Hair, hair in profusion, but where did it grow? "I now pronounce you man and wife." He answered in the affirmative. MAIN ST, PITTSTON, PA. Office hours, 1 to 3 p. m. Exeter St.y West Pittston. "We would do anything to make you happy," echoed Mr. Brown. "Then I have a note for you. I took it to your boarding hfluse, and they told me you were on board the Ocean Queen, bound for Australia. I am glad I was in time. Our facilities for business are complete, and our expenenoe enal lea us to bnild Wawons 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 to suit the owner. Particular attention given to Repairing and all kinds of Ulacksmithing. "And if you were to hint to John the idea of an elopement,we wouldn't lift our fingers to prevent it." "Hold on!" yelled Brown, "I object."July 6,1871-ly Ob 1 why will the damsels, the charming, sweat witches, Disfigure their heads with thote horrible switches? In looking upon them one needs must suppose The soil very mellow, where such a crop grows. "So do I!" screamed Smith J) M. WILLIAMS, "You are a little too late," remarked the Squire. "Nothing but a divorce will fix it now." Physician and Surgeon, "No," repeated Mr. Brown, " we wouldn't lift our fingers to prevent it." Ross took the note and turned away. He did not care for any one to see his face while he read it, for it was in Rose Hawthorne's clear handwriting. There were only a few lines: (From Wales. Experience of 3% years as Sur • gtou in U. S. Army.) Jan 1. 1873. She's slender and languid, though stately and tall; The waste in her figure scarce any at all; Her smile, like Ah Sin's, is most childlike and bland ; The parents fumed and glared at each other. Orders left at Roades' Drug Store will meet prompt attention. Office, 125 Main stre et,opposite Odd Fellows Pittston. Sep. i, 72. Contractors and Builders In thus instructing their children the Smiths and Brown?!® displayed very littlqf knowledge of human nature. They should have known that John and Sally would, upon the first occasion possible, unbosom themselves, for how could true lovers keep a secret, and such a secret? And they didn't. At the next meeting each told the other all he or she had been told by parental lips,but neither could conceive the object of the olW folks. However, they were not over disposed to question the matter. They M'ere too glad that the consummation so devoutly wished seemed so near at hand to question how it had been brought about. Conscious that their progenitors were up to some kind of trickery, they resolved to at once avail themselves of the opportunity to elope before any change in the aspect of affairs should occur. Having thus concluded, they proceeded to lead their parents astray. Now this "local" had already walked about until nearly dead—he had sauntered through the city till his feet were very sore—walking through the streets, so dusty, and by-ways running ofT into all portions of the city, both public and obscure — had examined every store, and questioned every "feller" whom he met from door to door, if anything was stiring—any accident occurring—not published heretofore, and had met with no success ; he would rather kinder guess he felt a little wicked of the ugly little bore, with his message from the foreman that he wanted "something" more. JJ H. PRICE, "I'm sure, pa," pleaded the daugh"that you and ina both said—" Eer calvcs are well fatted with newest of brand ter, "Oh, Ross, can you forgive me? Come to me ! All that I saw and heard to steel me against you is a mystery, hut my heart refuses to give you up, and I trust you, and believe you true and faithful, although against the evidence of my own senses. Your own Hotels and Restaurants STAIR BUILDER, Most rieJi are her dresses—yards twenty or mere, With longest of trail* to *w eep o'er the floor; Her bosom with laces all deck doth appear; The highest of paniers brings up her rear. "Daughter," hurriedly interposed Mr. Brown, turning very red, but striving to appear dignified, "I am not disposed to be tyrannical, now that you are married I shall not refuse you my blessing." EM. SINCLAIR, . SALOON" nnd RESTAURANT. Wuh Bawling Alley in rear. Bar supplied with the best of Liquors, SareauanIJa Mineral Water, and all other refreshing summer beverages. Opposite the Jan 1 "73 gWAN HOTiSL, Office on Franklin Street, WILKES-BABRE. PENN'A. N. B —I make thi« a specialty and Carpenters and Contractors will find it :o their advantage to send their orders to me, thus ensuring a first* clasa job for any description of stairs, So pure is her mind that she fainted, and (ell Right into the arms ef a dandified swell, When a rude country bu mpk in, so saucy and pert !n his low rulgar way called his "Iinen""a shirt! Rose." Jan I 1S73 h. n. p. "And you, father," said John; "we would never have eloped if you and mother hadn't said—" How ho reached her, Ross never knew ; but In half an hour he had her in his arms, gazing down in her luminous eyes, and pressing passionate kisses on her lips. PITTSTON, PA JMPOHTANT TO BUILDOKS, If e'er you should meet her, oh ! do not. I beg, Be so rude as to speak of your "limb" as your leg! Once she took up a romance, "The Tale of Mac- The undersigned has lately purch ased the Ho tel property known m? the Swan Hotel, in the borough of Pitiston, and is now prepared to meet the demands of the public for a first-class hotel. Jan X 73. CHAS. SCHRaNK. STONE QUARAY The undersigned hereby gives notice that ha is operating a very excellent Stone Quarry in the Borough of Piltston, and that he is prepared to 'urnish Building Stone of all kinds, and to take tracts for Walls and Excarations.and warrant' ftfdo all his work in a first cla« manner. WM. BOND, Oregon. PitUton, April 18,1872. "Never mind, my son," interrupted Mr. Smith, "I will not be hard 011 you; I forgive you both." "These authors are Tulgar.tliey shock me," quoth she. Gree"— (\QUAGA HOUSE, At the Ij. & B. Junction, "And do you trust me, darlipg, as of old?" Such, such is her modesty. 'Tisn't the same That our grandfathers prized in each noble dame To whom their pure lore they did bashfully stam- Brown and Smith thereupon became reconciled, and all rode home together on the eloper's wagon. "Yes," she whispered; "I cannot doubt you, when I see your true eyes looking into mine so unfalteringly!" PITTSTON.PA., Conducted on the European plan, "Now 'tis time you were departing, you young imp," cried we, upstarting, "get you back into the office—office where you were before; or the words you have spoken will get your bones all broken (and we seized a cudgel oaken, that was lying on the floor;) take your hand out of your pocket, and leave the sanctum door; tell the foreman there is no copy, you ugly little bore." The undersigned having thoroughly famished and refitted it as a a first-class Hotel, the patronage of the traveling public is respectfully asked. Meat Markerts But" Temp ra mutantur et illie mutamur,n mer. ROSE HAWTHORNE'S TRUST. "Then tell me, love, the cause of all this suffering and estrangement." Meals or Lunch at all hours. TOHN TREFFISON, Butcher and Dealer In Oh I wno shall be husband to our Modern Belle? W hy surely some apish, some brainless young Jan 1 '73 J. T. CROFUT. BY MARY M. ABBOT. And then she narrated what she had heard and seen; and when she had ended, he said with a sigh : Luzerne house, WE8T PITT8TON, MEATS OF ALL KINDS, swell, Rose Hawthorne's beautiful face was all aglow, and her dark eyes swimming in liquid light, as she raised them to her lover's face and mur- A. M. JEFFORDS, PROP'R. Main street, Pittston, Pa. His Market always eontains the fullest supply of Fresh Meats, including all kinds in their season. Jan. 1, '73. Their union to one sad foreboding gives birth— 'Twill probably multiply fools on the earth. Jan., 1873. The house has been thoroughly renovated, re paired and furnished, and is in all respects, the largest und most desirable suburban Hotel in the Wyoming Valley. It has always been regarded by «ity people as a delightful sojourning place, and thfi proprietor assures all ihat his nest eflorts will be put forth to make it the most delightful place to be. found, for all who desire to secure a quiet and delightful summer resort. The rooms are large and very pleasant. The hotel is situated at the West Pittston Depot of the Lackawanna A Bloomsburg Kail road, and overlooks East and West Pittston, and guests have no earriage expenses to pay in arriving or departing. Carriages lor the use of guests will be provided at reasonable oharges. The Lmerne Post-Office is kept within a few yards of tne Hotel. Jan 1 '73 "How nearly our happiness has been wrecked, darling, without cause! That 'lovely creature' whom you saw in my arms was my youngest and favorite sister. Her husband is a "notorious gambler and villain, by the name of Leroy. He gained her heart, and she eloped with him, three years ago. I have never seeu her since, until a note came to me, begging me to come to see her at once. Her husband was absent from her, and she wished to see me ere his return, as my bitter and unrelenting opposition to the marriage had kindled his hatred against me, and he had threatened my life if I ever dared to cross his path." PITTSTON MEAT MARKET. "I've been talking to John," said Sally, demurely,' to Mr. and Mrs. Brown, " and we have concluded to elojie; it's all sttled; and we're ready just as soon as it can be arranged." TtfrTtm: nvi^j#, °hymjroiD dm C$#C4^101. about " ilM&ttJc "ev42S&!d eter, teJWKpthC aijM bgW&£anu coin «iow;^»ni ClJfce-«pOTdd lence uapffc' tt#ks u fragments rof sha* The la told of c id a padfeJWfettjjh haC jy w asliWNtopI^0118 ' e the patip#|wfcnu8u iften all|MIW®»pm tc he room for Ji£r am le c am to pemmitiks ' *.8, beinii(S»:to ano house. fww» Select Reading. mured "Buttah, sah," ag dy in a loud and ar "Now hush up, i countryman, ang butter. You don'! lard, do you ? Ii mouth shut I'll I stuff it down your you don't keep stil t. "And did you think that this could shake my faith in you. Nothing could do that." And our devil, never sitting, still is flitting, still is flitting, back and forth upon the landingjustoutside our sanctum di?or; tears down his face are streaming, strange light from his eye is beaming, and his voice is heard screaming, "Sir, the foreman wants some more." The undersigned having opened a Market on Exeter street, in West Pittston, near the office of 8. Sutherland, will keep it at all times well supplied with the very best of all kinds of meal adapted to the season, and invite the patronage of the public. We are determined that what we bell shall be the very best. A RUSTIC ELOPEMENT. sail. BY MRS. Ij. O, IOW " I'll tell you what it is, wife," said Peter Smith, and he emphasized the remark by a wise shake of the forefinger, " things have got into a very bad way. The farm is mortgaged to the last cent it is worth, and I owe a heap of money by a long shot than I know I10W to pay. What is to be done?" "I saw Sally last night," said John to Mr. and Mrs. Smith, "and she agreed to elope with me; so I think the thing had ought to be hurried right along." Ross Douglass pressed her to his heart and proudly answered : hink h ■p youi fist and BRACE A HOLCOMB. West Pittston, April 18-3m. "My own noble Rose! I might have known it, but it was hard to tell you that any woman but you had ever rested against my heart and had my kisses." roat. 1." TOIIN BECHTHOLD'S V EATING HOUSE £jIIARLES HARDING, One week from this time all the preliminaries had been arranged. Sally had been supplied with a bran new dress and all the other fixings, and John had been given money enough to buy hiin a suit of wedding toggery. The respective parents were laughing in their respective sleeves at their own cunning. The Browns were overjoyed at outwitting the Smiths, the Smiths were happy at fooling the Browns, and both chuckled over a speedy relief from the financial embarrassment.The inhabitants in England were' jecture at the fol' In large capitals house, recently fit "Mrs. Brown, d ladies." All wi quiry was instai who this Mrs. no one could tell, in the town. T the mystery house painter re work, and cone' gentleman's wea town ith conpainted*. of a . AND LAGER BEER SALOON, Opposite Seneca Store, MAIN STREET, PITTSTON. Butcher and Meat Dealer, She Winced a little—what woman would not?—but said, with a Hash of her eyes: IDA AND GABRIELLE GREELEY. (Successor to P. M. Sutton), BANKER'S BUILDING, RAIL- The two daughters of the late Mr. Greeley have, through their inherited distinction, their own personal worth, accomplishments and the great afflictions through which they have lately been called upon to pass, become extremely interesting to well disposed people all over the country. Miss Ida is more of the Spanish than American cast, being a typical brunette. She is rather under the medium height but well formed and pretty. Possessing intelligence far above the ordinary, she has long kept herself posted not only on the current matters of the day but on still more obstruse subjects.1" The story of her engagement to the purser of the ill-fated Missouri grew out of some hints thrown out l?y himself of tender intimacy with Miss Ida, and, because untrue, they have given that lady considerable annoyance. The family became acquainted with him on their trip to Nassau, and with common courtesy asked him to call. He not only called but remained gome time, but, though treating him well the lady gave him no encouragement. Miss Ida was educated in a convent, and as a consequence she is a devout Roman Catholic. Miss Gabrielle is the exact opposite of her sister in appearance. She is flaxen-haired, sweetfaced, and somewhat taller than Ida, but exceedingly gentle. Having perhaps less independence and determination she is yet as much to be admired in her way. Though, as they have said, the property left them is not yet determined, there seems to be no danger that they are left unprovided for. repaired: sorts of i. Inas to i, but mger Pickled Holland Herring, Pickled Tongue, European and American Cheese, Sausages, Ham and a variety of other Refreshments and Bevterases. [June 29-71. JUNCTION SALOON ROAD STREET. "I'm sure I don't knoflr, Peter," replied the bothered wife,V' but it seems awful bad to be turnedNrtit of house and home at our time of life. Now if our son John would only marry Jonas Brown's daughter Sally, it would help us out amazingly. The Browns, you see, are well off, and the connection would be a perfect gold mine to us. Of course, they'd give Sally the hnndred acres of land, and things that they've always said they would." • "That was a mere boyish passion, dead long ago. This is the love of ray life, and I should be worse than insane to allow any thought of false Amy Leroy to mar my happiness." Rose shuddered involuntarily, and drew close to her lover. For the Best in the Market Call Here. Pittston, Nov. 11 '72—ly "He did noi know that I was in the city, or he would not have allowed my sister to remain. Poor child! she loves him still, although she knows his desperate character and fears him, when he is in a passion. But he is kind to hei, and well he may be; for she is not only beautiful, but perfectly lovely in character and disposition. This is all. When I broke my promise to you, I thought you would pardon it, when you knew the cause; bui, oh, dearest, how little I dreamed of the anguish that would wring our hearts before we met again." Miscellaneous lunch rooms, By GEORGE M. LULL. Lime.—john haslam, at Sw&n Hotei, Pittston. supplies the best quality ol Lime for building purposes, at lowest prices. Orders delivered when desired. (June 26 1870-ly They talked a while longer, with the silvery, summer moonlight streaming over them in fitful gleams through the whispering leaves of the nodding maples, and then Ross pressed one more passionate, tender kiss, on the smiling lips of his betrothed, aud with a promise to come again ou the morrow, strode through the avenue of cedars, and down the deserted street, as happy a man as ever walked the earth. after, Meals at all hour.-, and every attention paid to P?;... pp? ,l]!e, °ew DeP°'. at Upper Piltston. Pimtton, J une 20,'72-tApr 1,'73. , The ih his Andrew ruoff, Dealer in Furniture of all kinds, The eventful night came and John hitched up one of his father's horses, and drove over near Sally's domicile. When within a dozen rods of the house he gave a signal whistle, and Sally came out. Uuder the peculiar circumstances they feared no interference, and did not deem it necessary to exercise any great amount of caution. John gave Sally a resounding kiss, helped her into the wagon, and off they went. "and J^ESTAURANT—REMOVAL UNDERTAKER, and Manufacturer of all kinds of Fnrniture. Sell* cheap. Near the Store of L. AckleyftCo., Main street, Pittston. June 23, 1870-ly A darkey reti was asked to givi lurch, if the James Fairbrother respectfully informs the public that he has re moved next door to Clark', Brewery, up town where he will continue te sell sermon. " Well, sail, t miracle ob de minister said no and loaves and dibided between JAMES DAVIS & CO., " That's a good idea, wife," and Peter brightened up amazingly. "You always were a cute woman, and the notion does you credit. But do you think the young folks would take to it?" i de Ue •JotlSM FRESH AND SALT OYSTERS. with which he will supply the people of Pittston and vieinity, TAXNERS AND CURRIERS WHOLESALE AND RETAIL upon the shortest notice. Slews will be served at all hours. Particular attention paid to all orders Those wishing anything in my line will n]eas» give me a oall. Sept. 16.ISTl-ly Hides and Bark bought at the best prices. Hear J. E. Patterson * Co. » Planing kill, tn the canal, Pittston, Pa. Jan 1 1873 Ard Rose, watching him with misty eyes, murmured: My story is told. Rose Hawthorne's trust bore precious fruit, and her life was one of unclouded joy. JACOB FALSER, " I don't know, but it seems to me that they've always taken a great notion to each other ever since they were children—been more like brother and sister than anything else." "Oh, yes, I trust him! A thousand Amy Leroys could not shake my faith in him!" "Well.what that ?" Grocers, Bakers and Flour TOHSORIAL ARTIST ASP Shortly after their departure two scenes occurred which must here be "Why, Bah. didn't buat! circumstances.' HP HE MOTT STEAM MILL, -L PITTSTON, PENN'A, Cfc FARRER, PROPR IET0R8. Ch^nanrt'Flnest 9«allty Family Flour. Chop and Feed of various kinds, and dealers in Grain generally. All Flour and Feed so'd by us warranted as represented. All orders promptly °"e"' Jan 1 1873 FASHIONABLE HAIR-DRESSER, Main street PittsUn, opposite First National Bank. Good workmen ana sharp raiori Is hit motto. Give him a oall. [Jan. 1 1873. So she thought; but alas! how little we know of our own hearts till the hour of trial comes? DISCONTENT. ob de recorded The othor day we stood by a cooper who was playing a merry tune with his adz round a cask. "But suppose the Browns should object, as most likely they would. You know we ain't on good terms, thick as the young folks have been." Jonas Brown returned from the village store, and entered his house in a state of great mental and bodily excitement. The latter was caused by fast walking, and the former—but the conversation that ensued will best On the morrow she waited for her lover's coming; but the long day passed, and no Ross appeared. '•I wish, your ran one day to fa you were St. P of heaven, thei me in." "By science," repliec be better for you of the other place, you out." Cur"thatkeys to let |£EYST0NE MARBLE YARD "Ah!" said he, "mine is a hard lotforever trotting like a dog—driving a hoop." 8. J. BARBER, PROP'R. Opposite the First National Bank, "What could keep him away ? He had never broken a promise to her before." And anxious fears lest some accident had befallen him began to torture her heart. Thomas maloney, Wholesale and Retail Dealer in GROCERIES AND PROVISIONS, Salts, Meats, Flour, Fish and MAIN STREET, PITT8TON, PA. "I'll tell you what, Peter, is just the thing for us to do—put up John to elope with Sally," con- Every variety of Marble Tombstones, Monuments of Cranite or Marble, Mantles of Marble or Slate, all done up in the height of style, either plain or ornamental, and at the lowest prices I lumbers'Stones, 4c. Don't fail to give us a c»"- Janl'73 "Heigho!" sighed the blacksmith on a hot summer day, as he wiped the perspiration from his brow, while the red iron glowed on the anvil; "this is life with a vengeance—melting and frying one's self over a hot Are." would keys Id let "Agreed. I'll leave it all to you to explain STAPLE DRY GOODS, manage." "They're gone," exclaimed Mrs. Brown, exultantly, "and they'll be hitched in an hour or less." Hosiery, Gloves, Notions, 4c. Farm Produce Received. Store in the upper Dart of the town, below the Depot, Jan 1 13 Thus the matter was settled, and the scheming couple went to bed to dream of a speedy relief from their financial embarrassments. The next morning a gossiping friend dropped in and exclaimed with enthusiasm : An Irishman ed him what had friend. "Arrah," houey," answere condemned to be ed his life by dyin askmutualpiTTSTON DYE HOUSE, "The deuce they have!" cried Mr. Brown, "I hoped to get here time enough to stop 'em." " To stop 'em ?" " Ye9, that's what I said." "What for ?" PITTSTON,PA "Oh, Rose, the loveliest creature you ever saw, came to the Utah House ye?- terday! Her face is perfectly angelic, and she has such glorious, golden hair that all the gentlemeu ai e wild over it." "Oh ! that I werea carpenter," ejaculated the shoe-maker as he bent over his lapstone. "Here I am day after day, wearing my soul away, making soles for others—cooped up in this little seven-by-nine room. Hi-ho-hum!" dear wa» TOIIN S. COSGROVE, " Dealer in Groceries, Provisions,Flour, Feed, Pork, ,, „ , Fish and Meats. Also, Crockery, Wood and Willow Ware. Satistaction suaranteed to every customer. Below the Trestlinjr, Main Street. Jan 1 'V 23S SOUTH MAIN STREET, (Basement), PITTSTON, PEN'N'A, Coincidences are somewhat of the most curious character—almost surpassing belief in some instances. About the time of the above conversation between Mr. and Mrs. Smith, their neighbors, Mr. and Mrs. Jonas Brown, held an important conference. le sav- 8 J klDds colored and scoured in the « ,w'thout damago to the fabric. j cs thoroughly understood, ? a" ifcoured 10 ell|ire satisfaction. ii'i1 k i not be responsible for goods left in Ins charge after two months. 8 Jan 1 '3- U.M.ALEXANDER. A Provii "animated rainbows." jout *ered lies, vned be- "Just this: Old Smith ain't worth a cent; can't pay what he owes; will be sold out within a month; it's the talk of the whole village." PITTSTON. PA, "Who is she?" asked Rose, listlessly "I'm sick of this out door work I" exclaimed the bricklayer—" boiling under the sweltering sun or exposed to the inclemency of the weather. I wish I were a tailor." DUM GARDNER & RADER, Dealers in "Her name is registered 'Leroy.'— Doubtless you will hear all about her from Mr. Douglass, for she must be a friend of his, as he was in her private parlor all yesterday afternoon and evening, and I saw him at her door again just now, as 1 came out." HOUSE WINDOWS. A story is a monkey f come grea* PHOTOGRAPHS extraordi -L NARY The more light admitted to apartments the better for those who occupy them. Light is as necessary to sound health as it is to vegetable life. Exclude it from plants and the consequences are disastrous. They cannot be perfected without its vivifying influence. It is a fearful mistake to curtain and blind windows so closely for fear of injuring the furniture by exposure to the sun's rays, that rooms positively gather elements in darkness which engender disease. Let in the light often, and fresh air too, or suffer the penalty of aches and pains and long doctor bills which might have been avoided. Dry Goods, Groceries, Provisions, "Do you remember that note for six hundred dollars I gave for stock last spring?" asked Jonas. "Goodness gracious," gasped Mrs Brown. "What shall we do?" Flour, Feed, Meal, BOOTS. SHOES, HATS, CAPS, Ac., Jan 1 '73. Main Street, Pittston, Pa. AT C. B. TINKER'S, The monk rogue, wlii) talkative. ittle tlly Opposite First National Bank, "Yes," replied his wife, " I'll tell you what I'll do. Sally shan't marry the beggar; I'll follow them to'Squire Jones' and get there before the ceremonies." "This is too bad!" petulantly cried the tailor—"to be compelled to sit perched up here plying the needle all the time. Would that mine were a more active life." PITTSTON, PA. "Well, it's coming due in about a month, and how under the sun we're going to pay it, I don't know." TDOBERT SEAMAN & CO., The best Pictures warranted In erery case and duplicates to any amount taken at the lowest rates. All Negatives preserved, so thai copies cf all pictures taken can be furnished at any time. The lad} together in ment. On o ed to leave tl few momen part of the When she return feathers* flying around the monkey sitting on the maftflajpt* ce picking at its eyes  and bleeding, to be seen. play jse- Mig- WHOLESALE GROCERS, NOS. 42 & 44 MURRAY STREET, ' NEW YORK. With this he hurriedly hitched up a horse and spun away to Squire [Jones' house, about live miles distant. For a moment Rose was startled from her composure. Could it be Amy Leroy ? The lovely face and golden hair was just the picture her lover had drawn of her. Jnly 27,1871-ly "Mortgage the farm." "Last day of grace!—banks won't discount—customers won't pay—what shall I do?" grumbles the merchant. "I had rather be a truck-horse, a dog or anything else." "We've done that till it can't be mortgaged another cent. I'm clean discouraged, and there's Sally wanting a piano. Where the money is coming from is more than I know. We're on the verge of bankruptcy. or a ither Robt. Seaman, fc am 1 J. Berry, jr., Jam '73 J. A. Wisner, Franklin Whitney. GOODS! The other important scene was the Surith residence, and was opened by the precipitate entrance of Mrs. S., with the breathless exclamation : But the thought had only a momentary dwelling place in her heart, and when her friend had gone, she donned her hat for a walk, determined to banish the uneasy feeling in her breast, and sure that Ross would come in the eve- rpHE BRANDENBURG BAKERY, THE WANTS OF THE PEOPLE DULY CONSIDERED! "Happy fellows!" groans the lawyer as he scratches his head over some dry, musty records—"happy fellows! I rather hammer stones all day than puzzle my head on these tedious, vexatious questions." SOUTH MAIN STREET, "Has he gone?" "Who," inquired Mr. Smith "John." C.STOFT, Proprietor, PITTSTON, PA The undersigned having just returned from the head of market with one of the most extensive stocks of merchandise ever offered to the people of Luzerne County, would respectfully announce in a few words to their friends and the Dublic in general, that their purchases have been made with a view to the wants of the people, tht ner and laborer, as well as the clean-handed gentleman or fair lady. Groceries and Provisions, Flour and Feed in large supplies always on hand. v DiLaTt,? McMillan, Pitta too, Jan uj ellOW8 Wock'«-• " I wish Sally would marry John Smith—gracious. knows they're together enough to take a notion that way. but nrfrtpataJiv*! as  of ittWV'hurr rot, wtwf wfcied learai^ca^fAiMpiiif iplaiuccTrafilflrs bv had athPQ&tof a h— Thankful for the liberal rmt»  thus far been extended to b?m which has renewed efforts to furnish ' making "Yes," and Mr. Smith rubbed his hands with glee. " He went all of a a half an hour ago." ning. And through all the ramifications of society all are complaining of their condition, finding fault with their calling. "If it were only this, that or the other I should be content," is the universal cry—"anything but what I am." So wags the world! so has it wagged, and so jt will wag. The lady a at this aspect called the pi made its ap minus most t a settee and * ing: "We've We've had » tened edly ately LARGE AND EXCELLENT BREAD (Wheat, Rye and Graham), together with ('.L, and Pies of every description. No paTns win spared to give entire satislaction to all. His team will continue to supply his customers on The road notice. Jaa j D73 "Yes; but I don't see how that would benefit us any." She wandered along in dreary abstraction, without noticing the direction she had taken, when suddenly by some mesmeric attraction, she raised her eyes to a window on the opposite side of the street. Our heart beats, in ordinary health, sixty-four times in a minute, 2,840 every hour, and 92,160 each day. In one hour all the blood in the body goes completely round the entire system and back again.; "Don't stand there rubbing your hands," screamed his wife, "but harlor°!just as quick as n. The Browns " You don't, eh? Well, I do. Ain't his folks rich ? and wouldn't they set him up handsomely. Then we could and under iiess ur yo' . saytime !