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The Bradford Era has been enlarged PERSONAL. IPE INSURANCE Extraordinary Announcement! A POEM OF SEVERAL. CITIES, There was a young man in Milwaukee Who was so exceedingly gawky, That he used a lit match For to jind up his watch, A ud lit his cigar with his clock key. Detroit Free Press. A young woman in C'iucinnatcr, Went out through the mud mid the spatter; Her beam 1 i ill skirt Was ruined with dirt; The navenient was what was the matter.

Tin WORLD'S BALM, f. 1 D. Weybnrn' Alterative Syrnp. jetgrA remedv used TIIIKTY FIVE YEARS 111 a private practice, ami JiEVEB FAILING TO RADICALLY C'L KK HHEUMATISM. Dropsy, Erysipelas, Scrofula, Secondary Syphilis, Oravel, Diabetes, and all diseases iu which the blood is implicated, is now offered to the public.

Sold by all BETA IT. DRT7UISTS, and (wholesale only) by THE WEYBUUN MEDI CIXECO. P. O. Box 838, Rochester, N.

V. PIMPLES. I will mail (Free) the recipe for a simple Veoktahi.k Balm that wil1 remove TAN, FHtt'K LKS, PI Id PL ES, and BLOTCH US, lea in It the skin soft, clear and beautiful; also instructions fur producing a luxuriant grow th of. hair on a bald hi ad or smooth face. Address, inclosinic 8c stain o.

Ben. Ynhdclf 20 THE KISE WEEKLY BLADE. XAJfE, APRIL 10, 1879. OFFICIAL. DIRECTORY.

IMsf rtct and County Officers. PreMwt fudge W. Williams, Wellsboro, Ti's count Additional lJw Judge.3. F. Wilson, Wellsboro, Tioga county.

Associate Judges W. S. Browne.H, Smethport; P. N. Buriiham, Eldicih District Attorney S.W.

Smith, Port Allegany. fhm ilf Koswcll Snrtwell, Hmcttiport. Prothonotary lohn i. Braw'ey, Bradford. Countv Treasurer W.

I). liallup, Smethport. (omniisMoiicrs W. J. Colegrove, N.

W. Ab tfv. John ii. Hover. Commissioners' Clerk H.

F. Bnrlmiir, Smoth and otherwise improved. The sound of the tack hammer will soon be heard in the land. The stock of the Pennsylvania railroad company is quoted at 35. The Potter Journal leads its local col umn with the word "Leeks." There are about 700 men employed in the railroad shops at Renovo.

There is a rumor that a new meat market will shortly be in operation. Next Sunday is Easter and then look out for a decline in the egg market. Think now that "gentle spring" has given "old winter" a start with the point of a pin. Now we feel safe in saying to our readers: "Take down the shovel and the hoe." If you are in need of any work in the harness line, call on P. A.

Egelen, Fra ley street. Go and see that wonderful invention the carpet exhibitor at the store of Joshua Davis. Golden text for next Sunday "Behold we count them happy which en dure." James, 5 11. We repeat what we have before remarkedwe never pay any attention to the braying of an ass. Alligator boots and shoes made to order at Flemming Martin's, and satisfaction in all cases guaranteed.

The person signing "Tramp" will please bear in mind that we do not publish anonymous communications. The Kane Cornet Band has re organized, as intimated in our last issue, and Mr. August Peterson been chosen leader. Another engine and fixtures for. the Kinzua region arrived over the Philadelphia and Erie road on Tuesday, via Emporium.

Do not fail to read our "Extraordinary Announcement" in another column of this issue, and then send along the names for the Blade. tne advertising columns of the Blade before you make a contemplated purchase, and you will learn something to your iidvantage. Remember the entertainment of the Kane Dramatic Association at the Tem perance Hall, Wednesday evening, April 16th. We understand some of the Wil cox talent will be present to assist. The railroad company have made another reduction in lumber rates from this point.

The present rate to Philadelphia, New York, Baltimore and other eastern points, is 2.60 per ton. Surely lumber dealers will now have no cause for complaint. A party of Kane gents went out on a trout fishing excursion on the 1st for the ostensible purpose of getting an "April fool" on the trout; but, as one of the party put it on their return, the April fool was on the wrong side, as they only caught five, and one of them had a blind eve. We are reliably informed that application has been made for a charter for a railroad from Kane to some point in the vicinity of Howard Hill, a distance of about twelve miles, the object cf which is to connect with the branch of the Erie road, which will pass near that point. In our next issue we will probably be able to give our readers something more definite in regard to this enterprise.

If you contemplate going on a journey, do not fail to provide yourself with one of those accident insurance tickets on sale at the depot. Twenty five cents per day will insure you for fe.ooo in case of death by accident, or 15.00 per week in case of total disability. Twenty five cents is a small item, considering the risk taken but then, small things produce large results sometimes. febi3 tf C. V.

Gillis, now announces his intention to erect a brick store this summer, on his lot on Fraley street. The size of the proposed structure will be 24x50 feet, two stories high, and when completed, will be occupied by Mr. Gillis as a drug store. Thus we see that improvement and enterprise is springing up in our midst, which, coupled with the fact that two railroad projects are on the tapis, and the flattering prospect of oil in the near vicinity, Kane promises to be unusually lively the coining summer. Tickets for the dramatic entertainment on the 16th inst.

can be obtained at the drug store of C. V. Gillis, and at the stores of Joshua Davis and Bell Bros. The price of admission has been fixed at twenty five cents, reserved seats thirty five cents, and children under twelve years of age, fifteen cents. The following is the programme for the evening: "The Little Rebel," a drama in one act "The Wrong Woman in the Right Place," farce in two acts4 The entertainment will conclude with a representation of the very laughable farce, entitled "The Ticket Taker." Look sharp for the Wil cox talent.

Plenty of fun is anticipated, and let there be a good attendance. Our weather observations in our last issue were rather premature, for up to the thue of going to press on Wednesday every thing in the weather line betokened the speedy return of spring. But a storm cloud was gathering. On Wednesday night it commenced to snow, and on Thursday morning "the beautiful" had reached a depth of about six inches. The storm continued more or less throughout the remainder of the week, and in the meantime the weather became intensely cold, and overcoats, glovcc, mittens, were called into immediate requisition.

The sleighing was from fair to middling on Friday and Saturday, and everybody who had a team improved it just the same as though we had not been blessed during the past winter with about one hundred and fifty days of as good sleighing as we could look for or expect in these modern days. On Sunday morning the sun rose strong and clear, and before night the beautiful snow had vanished, and at the present writing mud reigns supreme. is AT C. A. BURDICK, Stnelhport, District Securing and Iteceiyltj AGENT.

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It is the people's Aocictv, within reach of the poor as well as he rich. Kates fifty per cent, lower than high rate stock companies. No such thing as failure in the future. The policy holders are their own security, only paying such amounts that are aeeded to pay death claims from time to time. Full amounts of insurance guaranteed from first to last at actual cost.

Death claims piilwithj9 ninety days. Will also insXire tial. of Harrisbnrg, for 100.00, $300.00, and Will also insure against accident and disability, in case of sicknem. Hales ud females, from 13 to 60 years of age. may become members.

Who would not provide for hi family at his death, when it can be done so cheap and safe Good, active agents can make money by accepting this agency. For further particular and terms to agents, call on or address C. BURDICK, Smethport, Penna. JSgpRcal and Personal Property also In euicd. Jan24 ly ELL BROTHERS, FJIALEY STREET, KANE, M'KEAN PA.

1 IB1 JbU FOB TOK NEXT TIIIBTY DATS, ODD AND JOB LOTS IN EVERY DEPARTMENT, In order to elose out their Large Stock before taking THEIR ANNUAL INVENTORY This Offering Comprises PRINTS, FLANNELS, DRESS GOODS, NOTIONS, HOSIERY, BOOTS and SHOES, HARDWARE, TINWARE, RUBBER GOODS, GROCERIES, PROVISIONS, FLOUR and FEED. We Defy Competition Ladles' Cloaks, $5 to $8 sold In fore part of sfason at $7 to $11. Ladies' Shawls, SO Cts. to $4 50 sold in fore part of season at $1 to gift. Ladies' Skirts 60 Cts.

to $2.25 sold In fore part of set son at 75 Cts. to Buffalo Kobes, $8 to $10 sold in fore part ot season at $10 to $14. Walt l'aper, new supply just received. Gents' aud Boys' Clolliing a specialty. $5 to $15 per Suit.

The Sale is worthy the attention of tho Clos est Cash Iluycrs, aud our advice to our jriads is to come early and secure bargain. Terms Cash or Approved Credit Kane, Keb. i. 17. Ed.

Frazier sports a straw hat these sunshiny days. John Grady ha9 treated his store to a coat of paint. John L. Murphy, of Wilcox, was in town on Monday. Mrs.

Capt. Adams left for her home in Pleasantville on Monday. Bell Bros, are now busily engaged in taking an inventory of stock. W. S.

Holman is building a new house in the rear of his lot on Fraley street. Joshua Davis, has suspended operations on his new building till spring opens. Barbour, of the Miner, is off duty, and is visiting the city of magnificent distances. Messrs. Geary and Shaffer, of St.

Mary's, spent a few days in town since our last issue. We understand that George Mell will erect a house on Chase street the coming season. Airs. C. L.

Renninger, of St. Mary's, visited her parents here on Friday and Saturday of last week. Ed. Bell, of Gilmor, is in town for a few days. He is not looking quite as hearty as upon his former visit.

Miller M'Qready have removed their meat market to the building nearly opposite the one they have lately vacated. Found By Will Nichols, a pocket book, containing money. The owner can have the same by proving property and paying charges. Joshua Davis, has built an addition to his office on Chase street, and same is now occupied by Chas. Stewart, as a dwelling.

John A. Mell has received his commission as justice of the peace, and is ready to attend to all the duties pertain ing to that office. Dr. A. Griffith, son of Thomas Griffith, of Edenburg, Cambria county, has located here for the purpose of practicing his profession.

That young man from Ridgway did not come to Kane for nothing, by any means. No not he He made an impression, if nothing more, when he sat down in Mrs. Green's bread tray At a quarter past eight in the evening is rather early for a Kane girl to meet her fellow at the gate. But then Kane girls are strange beings, any way you can fix it. Ask one of the tank boys for particulars.

Frank E. Osborn, for some time connected with the American transfer company at this place, has been transferred to the Warren district. The warm wishes of his many friends accompany him in his new field of operations. Mr. and Mrs.

Andrew Riley, of Smethport, the parents of Mary Riley, the victim of Tracy, have signed a petition, which is to be sent to the Governor, praying that the sentence of Tracy may be commuted to that of imprisonment for life. Simon Meisel has just opened a fresh stock of choice confectionery at his bakery on Fraley street. Simon has recently painted and papered his rooms, and in future will spare no pains to run a first class confectionery store and bakery combined. Give him a call. SHEFFIELD DOTS.

uur bauDatn school is mcreasma: in numbers. The Dollar Reporter feels big since it put on its new clothes. The sun was pretty rough on our snow Sunday, thereby spoiling a proposed sleigh ride. A few gold dollars were circulated' here last week, coining from the store of Horton, Crary Co. J.

W. Foulkrod, of this place, sold his team last week to a man in Wetmore. Consideration, $275.00. A large boarding house and three dwelling houses are to be built in Lud low. Frank Jacoby is to commence onl them to day.

Some very nice maple sugar found its way to the store of Horton, Crary Co. last week, which was sold cheap only sixteen cents per pound. C. H. Smith left this place, a few days ago, for his home in York State, and has not as yet returned.

He is missed in the Sunday school very mnch. A reward will be given to the person that eats the greatest number of eggs next Sunday, providing such person will send their names and number of eggs eaten to box 39, this place. Now pitch in Pedro. Sheffield, April 7, 1879. THE OIL SITUATION.

The situation in oil matters since our last issue remains unchanged. The drill still pounding away at various points on the Kinzua, and active operations are in progress for a vigorous campaign during the coming summer. Rumor has it that a well will go down at once near the line of the Philadelphia and Erie railroad, about two miles east of Kane an indication of the onward march of the drill into our very midst. As we have before intimated in these columns, there is nothing that retards the development of the territory in dur immediate yicinity so much as the very low price of oil, and as soon as there is a change for the better in the price of that commodity, our word for it, there will be plenty of wells going down in our very midst. Eighty cent oil is a poor incentive for the investment of capital in undeveloped territory.

We shall endeavor, from time to time, to give our readers all the important items of oil news, and keep them posted in regard to any new or contemplated developments in that direction. Suuscribe for the WEEKLY BLADE. NOW TIME TO GET UP CLUBS. We wish, during tho next thirty days, to add a large number of names to our subscription list, aud in order to do this, and in the meantime make it an Inducement for our friends to work for us with the desired end in view, we make the following liberal oiler: To the first person sending us a club of S3 cash subscribers, we will ship to his or her ad dress, all charges paid. Oue No.

9 Wilson Sewing Machine, with Full Set cf Attachments; and to all unsuccessful coin petitors for the Sew ing Machine, we will allow a cash commission of TWENTY PERCENT. oneach subscription, Tho following isa complete description of the machine: This style of Wilson Sewing. Machine elceantlv ornamented, silvor plated and pol ished, with work box cover, extra side drawers on both sides of the ornamented stand, and a drop leaf extension table. There is no other sew in it machine in the market that can com pare with it for convenience. The work box cover of this machine is patented, and so no other sewing machine company is permitted to use it.

This is a rare chance for any one to get first class family sewing machine with very little trouble and no The price ofthe machine at the manufactory is $30.00 aud it is well worth the money. Those who wish to en ter the list as competitors for the; machine, must so announce their intention by writing to this offlce, when their r.amcs will bo placed on the list in the order in which they are received. The names of subscribers can be sent in at any time before the list is full and credited to the person sending (he names. The cash conimis siens will be paid to the unsuccessful compct itors as soon as the contest is decided. Now, let's make "a long pull, a strong pull, and a pull altogether." apr3 tf DOINGS OF A BUSY WORLD.

Fifteen years aeo flour sold by the barrel at from $16 to J18 now it brings irom f6 to 10. General Fitz John Porter says he content with his exoneration and will not ask to be restored to his former rank and pay. General Lafayette introduced faro into America, General Schenck poker into tngland and General Cassius Clay euchre into Russia, Governor Marks, of Tennessee, has signed the bill providing for a settle ment of the State debt at fifty cents on the dollar and tour per cent, interest. General James G. Blunt, of the Union army during the war, has become a help less maniac, and is now an inmate of the Government asylum at Washington General Robert Ransom, the dis tinguished Confederate major general, is again in the service of the United States as engineer in charge of the Neuse river (N.

CJ improvements. Tames lenkinson. proprietor of a ho tel at Highlands, near Sandy Hook, died suddenly on Tuesday afternoon of last week, while the furniture ot his hotel was being sold under foreclosure of mortgage. The celebrated trotter, Goldsmith Maid, was delivered of a fine bay horse at Fashion stud farm, Tuesday evening of last week. The sire is George Wash ington.

Mr. Smith refused an offer of for it. War has been declared by Peru and lioltvia against Chili, liohvia right to tax nitrate exported irom her territory by Chilians, waived in a treaty which is repudiated because made by a revo' lutionary government, is the cause of the trouble. judge Manama nas caned a special term of the criminal court at rankfort, for the trial of 1 homas Buford for the murder of Judge Elliott, Monday. 'April 28.

Gov. M'Creery has ordered an election to be held on May 12 to select a successor to Judge Elliott. Mr. De la Matyr will introduce in the House, if the opportunity offers, a bill authorizinsr a loan of fa.so.ooo.ooo of legal tender money to certain companies to be expended in internal improvements. The loan is to be made for twenty five years without interest for'the first five years and three per cent, interest paid semi annually thereafter.

Among the companies mentioned is the Niagra Falls canal. NE AD VER TISEMENTS. (This space is reserved for K. J. COLLINS.) A.

EGELIN, HARNESSMAKER, Fraley Street, KANE, M'KEAN FENNA. Lightand Heavy Harness made to order. Special attention given to Repairing. All mar27 lv Work guaranteed. THE KANE WEEKLY BLADE is an excellent advertising medium.

SljBSCRIBE for the BLADE. Only" $1.50 a year in advance. Subscribe fur the Blade now. of Pittsburg Leader. A certain voting irirl of Altoona, Was fond of fresh aarlic bologna, It made her beau mad, Likewise her old dad, Ami they whaled her the same as was Jonah.

Altoona Tribune. There's a girl in the city of Lumber, Whose shoes have a monstrous high number; When she gets in the car, Th.) passengers swear, But she says "must put my feet somewhere." Williamsport Gazette. There's a girl in Binghamton city. Who's counted quite stylish and prcttv; But her enrs are that big, A scaffold they rig. To keep them off ground what a pity liliuira Cnzette.

A young lady in the city of oil, Was unfortunate in having a boil On the end of her nose. And wherever she goes, It always causes her temper to roil. Bradford Kra. There is a voting lady in Brook villc, Who never fails to take in the quadrille, She recently slipped ou the floor. When her pull back tore, And they waltzed her home on a show bill.

liiookville Graphic. Kano boasts of two worthy men, A constable and a squire; And when they get at loggerheads, They pull each other's hair. 'OUR RAILROAD PROJECT. The following article, which we take from the Oil City Derrick, is an indication that the people of the lower oil field are alive to the importance of direct rail road communication with the northern field; and, further, they are in favor of the extension of the St. Petersburg and Clarion railroad, as the most feasible route for the furtherance of the object in view.

The probabilities now are that Kane will be the terminus of the proposed extension, and that a road of the standard guage will be built from Kane to Bradford, thus making this a transfer point. We understand from trustworthy authority that a charter for the proposed road' has already been granted, and that work on the same will be pushed forward with all possible vigor. Now for what the Derrick says "Many of our intelligent citizens have given the project of a narrow guage road to Bradford serious consideration, and all agree in the entire feasibility and the i'': certainty 01 us oeing a nnanciai success. Perhaps, never in the history of the oil regions was such a tempting incentive to railroad enterprise presented. Inactivity at such a time seems almost like criminal negligence.

We have the history of narrow guage roads before us to prove that such undertakings when carried out with a proper understanding of the nature of the country to be traversed the resources to be developed and the Drosoects ol local and through traffic, have invariably proven wonderfully suc cesslul enterprises. Bradlord has two narrow guage roads depending almost entirely upon local traffic, whose earn ings the first year paid the cost of con struction and complete equipment with rolling stock. Nearly every tram over them is loaded with passengers and freight until the stranger wonders that the roads do not declare a dividend of fifty per cent, semi annually. Narrow guage roads are run very cheaply. 'The construction, engines and cars cost but a traction ol the expense incurred bv roads of standard Less men are required to operate the line, and every thing conspires to render them peculiarly suited to the needs ol the oil country.

So much on the score of economy and utility, but these ol course are but second ary factors in the enterprise. The first consideration is the nature of the country through which the road has to run, and the patronage necessary to sustain it. We have heretofore shown the most practicable route as projected, and nearly every one knows the general details; that the main line will start from Shippenville, the terminus of the Fox' burg, St. Petersburg and Clarion railroad through Forest county, and thence east wardly to Kane, in M'Kean, on the line of the Philadelphia and Erie railroad, whence the route to Bradford is easy and direct. Thus the two great centres ol the oil country will be directly con nected, which is of itself enough to in sure the success of the enterprise.

A connecting link between the northern and southern fields is a necessity and will be of great advantage to the whole region. Furthermore.the country through which the line is drawn is very rich in natural wealth, presenting a marked contrast to the sterile hills traversed by other roads in the region. In addition, indications point to its becoming the future oil field, a land that shall blossom as the rose with new derricks (by a bold hyperpole.) We are glad to know that our southern neighbors have taken hold of the matter and seem to be working in earnest for its accomolishment." BIG LEVEL STATE ROAD ITEMS. Hay is a scarce article in this section. "Joe" has a new hat, but he bought it Pat Maloney lost one of his horses on Saturday, the 5th inst.

The Cradle On March 30th, to Mr. and Mrs. Frank Doll, a daughter. I noticed, when in Kane last week, now that the winter of discontent is past, Richard is himself again, Neighbor Johnson had an offer of twenty dollars per acre for the mineral right of his farm, but did not accept. The school house is at last on its foundation, though in rather a shaky condition, and the foundation will shake, too, when the frost goes out of it.

Victor Swanson has leased his farm for oil purposes, and a well is going down within six months. This farm joins Wilkins on the northeast, is on the head waters of Buck run, and is about three and one half miles from the Sowers well, north of Wilcox. So you see we live in hopes of striking oil on this side of the road in the near future. Pioneer. April 7, 1879.

OIL SHIPMENTS. Oil shipments have again been re sumed from this point. The following are the shipments for the week ending Tuesday, April 7, 1879 Warden, Frew Philadelphia. 96 cars B0 Baltimore United Oil Total, 140 It is rumored that four more 25,000 barrel tanks will be erected at this place by the American transfer company, which, if correct, will give Kane a capacity of storing 300,000 barrels of the crude. Ann K.

Y. TO CONSUMPTIVES. The advertiser, having' been permanently cured of thut dread disease, Consumption, by a simple remedv, is anxious to make knnwu to his feilow sullerera the means of cure. To all who desire it, he will send a copy of the prescription used, (free of charge.) with the directions for preparing and using the same, which they will find a sure ci'BK for Consumption, Asthma. Bronchitis, Ac.

Parties wishing the Prescription, will please adress, E. A. WILSON, 194 Penn Willianisburgli, N. Y. ERRORS OF YOUTH.

A GENTLEMAN who suffered for years from NEUVOUS DEBILITY', PREMATURE DECAY', and all the effects of youthful indiscretion, will for thesukeof suffering humanity, send free to all who need it, the reciuo and direction for making tho simple remedy by which he was cured. Sufferers wishing to profit by the advertiser's experience can do so by addressing in perfect conlldcjice, JOHN B. OQ DKN, 43 Cedar New York. nil ff Of all kinds, TUMORS, discharges lILLO of BLOOD or mucus, aud all diseases of the RECTUM quickly ami perfectly cured by a simple and soothing REMEDY. For information address Dlt.

J. FAUEK A S2 Ann N. Y. ROCK BOTTOM STOKE. JOSHUA DAVIS, HEADQUARTERS FOR GENERAL IICHIIB FRALEY 8TREET, Kane, M'Kean County, Pa.

LARGE 8TOCK OF 0 GOODS ON HAND, CONSISTING OF GROCERIES, PROVISIONS. HARDWARE, BOOTS SHOES, RUBBER GOODS, CLOTHIXG, CROCKERY, AND A GENERAL LINE OF NOTIONS, Wishing to giyo my customors the advan tago of the Lowest Prices in the Market shall continue to keep a full stock in my line, aau coruinuy invite inspection oi my MY MOTTO IS "Quick Sales and Small Profits," And a prompt and cortcons attention to all. REMEMBERTIIE PLACE. GriXTO IMCO Ct Call. And get my prices before buying elsewhere.

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port. Commissioners rt hi to. A. Anderson. J.E.

B. Anililora O. I. Vosburg, T. Robarta, C.

L. H' 'JlOWS. Countv Surveyor G. II. Lyon.

Bradford. Terms of Court Fourth Momlay in February ami September, and Third of no and December. Township Officers. Rt hool Directors Joshua Davis. C.

V. Gillis, W. Holman, (. l.iddcll, Jas.M'Pade, Wm. Wilkins.

of the Pence D. T. Hall, John A. ilell. Poor Masters Win.

Wllklus, Joseph O. Lid del 1. Treasurer O. B. T.ny.

lurk William lluhiinrd. Supervisors Frank J. tilutt, John F. Andor ou. Auditors 0.

D. Coleman, F. W. Meeso, T. tirifflth.

Assessor J. 0. Liddell. Assistant Assessors P. Leonard, L.

Karlson. Constable C. T. Lay. Judge of Election harles Jones.

Inspectors of Election P. J. Daily, J. P. Law son.

Churches. rresbyterlan Rev. M. (iillette, pastor, fiorvices every alternate Sabbath at 11 :00 a. ni.

and 7:00 p. mi Sunday school at 12:30 p. m. A. V.

Jones, superintendent; James M'Uowan, assistant. Methodist Episcopal Rev. L. A. Chapiu, pu.tor.

Services everv alU'iuata Sabbath at 11 :00 a. m. and 7 p. in. Sunday school at p.

m. JohnT. (Jrinlth, superintendent; J.Davis, isUnt. Swedish Lutheran Andrew Hedgren. pastor.

Borvlr.es every alternate Sabbath at 10:30 a. in. ami 7:00 p. in. Catholic Uev.

Father Klocker, pastor. Ser vlws every alternate Sabbath at 8:00 and 10:00 o'clock ii Sabbath school o'clock p. m. Societies. C.

T. A. II. Society Meeting for transaction of business at their hail, Sundays at :00 p. m.

J. D. Bkoodkk, Pics't. Kane Council, No. 52, Sovereigns of Industry, regular meetings on the 7th and 25th of each month, at 8 o'clock P.

i. .1. I). BltOODEK, Pres't. Via.

Hcbbaki), Sec'y. Arrival and Departure of Mails Eastern Dnllv, except Sundays, arrives at 3:3.1 r. leavts at 11:55 r. ii. Western Daily, except Sundays, arrives at 8:45 r.

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LOCAL BREVITIES. Let us have peace. Beautiful weather. The widow Oliver is forty. More weather last week.

Last Sunday was palm Sunday. Egg are getting somewhat cheaper. Ridgway sighs for a walking match. The Hon. Simon Cameron is eighty.

This is good sugar making weather. Our subscription list is increasing rapidly. Duke Centre has a banking institution. How did you enjoy the cold snap last week The "beautiful bird of spring has come." The whitewash brush will soon be in demand. A pipe line war is in progress in Potter county.

Our merchants are getting ready for spring trade. Topic of next Sunday's lesson "The Lord's mercy." Eight 25,000 barrel oil tanks are completed at Kane. Title of next Sunday's lesson: "Prosperity restored." Yesterday was the anniversary of the surrender of Gen. Lee. Moderate drinking generally ends in a drunkard's grave.

It is almost a novelty to see 3 bit of fractional currency. Men's calf boots made to order at Meehan Morrison's. Read the Sheffield and Big Level State road items in this issue. a.