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2-24-1887 Providence Independent, V. 12, Thursday, February 24, 1887, [Whole Number: 610] Providence Independent

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This Newspaper is brought to you for free and open access by the The iH storical Society of Trappe, Collegeville, Perkiomen Valley at Digital Commons @ Ursinus College. It has been accepted for inclusion in Providence Independent Newspaper, 1875-1898 by an authorized administrator of Digital Commons @ Ursinus College. For more information, please contact [email protected]. COLLEGEYILLE WANTS:—A New Depot, Better Sidewalks, Eight Months’ School; Additional Houses; Good Health, and Clear Consciences. - 3 1 E M U L O V of work in the line "of painting, graining, and and graining, painting, "of line the in work of Clerking of Sales attended to. Charges reason­ Charges to. attended Sales of Clerking CONVEYANCER and General Business agent. agent. Business General and CONVEYANCER Second Floor, Room 15. Room Floor, Second out .pain. Artificial sets from $5 to $5to J>8—the from very sets Artificial .pain. out Gan he seen every evening at his residenceln. residenceln. his at evening every seen he Gan Orders promptly attended to. Can do any kind kind any do Can to. attended promptly Orders estima­ for Send prices. and tes, Slates. Ornamental and ging, be 27jan- able. C 403 ly brought in contact with the gum, the patient with­ patient the extracted are teeth sensible, gum, the perfectly with being contact applying in by mere brought ly is which also cocaine, &c.; anaesthetic, pure local new the of ether, use gas, the oxide hy pain nitrous without extracted Teeth 36 E. Airy Street, (opposite Veranda House) House) Veranda (opposite Street, Airy E. 36 B ae-agn, aifcoiy Etmts cheer­ application. Estimates upon furnished fully satisfactorily. paper-hanging, a hand on Also to. attended promptly orders Nov8-6m. P. O. Address : Limerick Square. Limerick : Address O. P. Nov8-6m. attention. prompt receive will mail ilcekslsa esnbe rates. reasonable at sales clerk Will emnsoe. 4-22-6m. and English speciality. a teeth spoken. Filling German best. Freeland. slate and slate flagging, and roofling felt. Ail Ail felt. roofling and flagging, slate and slate SurveyorConveyancer and j . HOBSON, G. P ORSON Bac Ofc: COLLEGE­ Office: Tuesdays. Branch and Mondays VILLE* NORRISTOWN. . BROWNBACK, M. U Contractor for all kinds of Carpenter Work. Work. Carpenter of kinds all for Contractor PAINTER and and FAPER»EANQER* PAINTER flagging. greystone of lot large ^ Cor .M A IN and SW ED E Street E ED SW and IN A Cor .M O Office Hours:—until 9. a. m., 7 to m. 9 p. to 7 m., a. 9. OfficeHours:—until ^WR DAVID, j^DWARD J eye aud ear. aud eye Office at his residence, nearly opposite Masonic Masonic opposite nearly residence, his Officeat S BREA,D D S., D. D. BORNEMAN, S. M No pains spared to give satisfaction. give to spared pains No ^WS WISMER, J^EWIS AUL . SHANTZ. P. CAMUEL L • ( •L'• &c 16sep order. to made flowers Wax making. Hall. D-, M. ROYER, W. J B F PLACE, F. B. . R n M Y. WEBER, M. D., M. WEBER, Y. M MRS. E. D. LACHMAN, D. E. MRS. MRS P KOONS, P. T UUTS . BOMBERGER, W. AUGUSTUS H HMR . D. M. HAMER, H. T lackstone ollegeville Formerly of Boyertown, now at at now Boyertown, of Formerly atcl ltr I ! Slater ractical P ffice No. 8 AIRY STREET, NORRISTOWN, PA. NORRISTOWN, STREET, AIRY 8 No. Collegeville, Pa. Always on hand roofing roofing hand on Always Pa. Collegeville, Flag­ Roofling, of quality every in Dealer Sales clerked ; sale bills prepared. Orders by by Orders prepared. bills sale ; clerked Sales ¡ ^ “Conveyancer and General Business Agent. Agent. Business General and “Conveyancer ^ ¡ Can he seen every evening at his residence, residence, his at evening every seen he Can I5F* Prices greatly reduced. greatly Prices I5F* Attends to laying out the dead, shroud-making dead, the out laying to Attends 5EiF~Special attention given to diseases of the the of diseases to given 5EiF~Specialattention ) FETTEROLF, I). T Y- -AW, W T-LA -A EY N R TTO A T Y- -AW, W T-LA -A EY N R TTO A !! T S I T N E D Carpenter and Builder. and Carpenter H H CASSELBERRY. H. OHN M H S HUNSICKER, S. OHN LEGEVIL PA. , ILLE V E G E LL O C utc o te Peace, the of Justice Attends to laying out the dead and shroud shroud and dead the out laying to Attends tr ya- w, aw ey-at-L ttorn A arshall utc o te Peace the of Justice ORSON PA. NORRISTOWN, S L PUGH. L. S. . H rciig Physician* Practising rciig Physician* Practising R Pa.A STATION HIPS COLLEGEVILLE Pa. COLLEGEVILLE ours rcia Sae I Slater Practical dr AN TTO, PA. STATION, RAHN OLGVLE PA. COLLEGEVILLE B RAHN STATION, PA. STATION, RAHN COLLEGEVILLE, PA. COLLEGEVILLE, S mile north of Trappe.) of north mile

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SHOEMAKER and BOOT ' O SL.A ml fr ta wl h a he will that farm small SALE.—A FOR Will give special attention to the writing of of writing the to attention special give Will Sole agent in Montgomery county for the the for county Montgomery in agent Sole The different Philadelphia Sunday papers will will papers Sunday Philadelphia different The Good workmanship and good fit guaranteed. guaranteed. fit good and workmanship Good NA PAPERS. UNDAY “ Say ? mebbe you .don’t keer a cop­ a keer .don’t you mebbe Say ? “ Yu o’ Wy te’e been they’ve Why, ? don’t “You reply. gruff the was1” sir “No, “Not a copper, sir.” copper, a “Not “I don’t know what you mean, sir.” sir.” mean, you what know don’t “I given they Have singular. “That’s the in anything there is Mister, “ ahr1 cie t^ al il as girl, tall th^ 1” chided Father “ You start. the from so thought “I first the in no, you tell I “Didn’t “ Well, that’s singular. 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ZPZEUNTlSr , E L L I V E h G E L L O C gomery in account with said county for the for year the county said with account in gomery County To balance of Cash on hand at last at hand on Cash of balance To 1887. 3, January ending County State State State County County State State County is Ntoa Bn DKl street DeKalb Bank National First usadn ae 110 04 680 taxes Outstanding orson ae o(5sae par shares (25 Co Water Norristown yblneo oe nhn 18,256 14 Treasurer State paid 10 amount 23 By hand on money of balance By coupons &county school Byamount y mut f lsos orders Almshouse of amount By State County ony od ottnig f 1880 of outstanding Bonds County Safe Comp. Deposit and Trust Montg. Balance of Cash in County Treasur­ County in Cash of Balance oesodBig o(0sae par shares (20 Co Bridge Royersford shares COBFOBATIONS. (60 Co. VABIOCS Bridge Lawrenceyille IN STOCK OF AMOUNT ycuospi 3,727 50 200 00 4,600 00 salary Treasurer’s ByCounty paid Bycoupons paid warrants Byschool yaon fCut respi $260,488 24 paid orders County of amount By Extra Assessments Extra County Commissioners Cash Commissioners Trea Co. by 1886 rec’d for Tax State County State State County correct an estimate as can be obtained oi the the oi obtained be can as ot estimate an correct amount to sum this $2000, adding about to outstanding of amount de­ above the from be will ducted that allowances of amount probable Almshouse Cash Almshouse liabilities in excess of resources, will give as as give condition financial will resources, of excess in liabilities ao ekllgtadft $ 5 01 25 $ W. fqtl and light Weikel Aaron J886: year the for sources ing amount will which County '.he due now ’axes Treasurer - 3 82.. 63 er . oe Cut Tesrr f Mont­ of Treasurer County Cole, A. Henry It is necessary to take into consideration the the consideration into take to necessary is It The amount of cash received from the follow­ the from received of cash amount The B odad“ 2 00 26 “ B,Woodward “ mut f St of amount Coi of amount St of amount amount of Coiof amount St of amount of Cor amount St of amount Cot amouut.of St of amount Cotof amount St of amount Cotof amount muto St: of amount statement. au 5) ,0 00 3,500 14 18 256 3,1887, January on hands er’s $50) value outstanding outstanding 84 48,687 standing ou 188? for Tax State ad 29,121 01 paid rdeLa $25,000 (0 Resources Total Liabilities Total 00 60,000 Loan Conshohocken.Bridge Loan Bridge tcs t $ 936 14 29,356 $ etc Stocks, au 5) ,0 00 4,000 00 600 $3 $50) value $50) value par outstanding outstanding outstanding outstanding outstanding outstanding outstanding outstanding outstanding outstanding outstanding iblte necs frsucs 2,6 82 $24,163 resources of excess in Liabilities eise’8’0’4’6 79,200 00 ’68 ’70’74’76 issue re outstanding outstanding T reasurer's Cash Account—1886. Account—1886. Cash reasurer's T oa eore $4,3 18 $140,036 Resources Total a o 89rcdfo olcos 21 for 1879Tax Collectors from rec’d ’t( u »< tc (a it Ü II et t( « t( it c< tf i( Plymouth Uwynedd pe Dublin...... Upper Towamensing Whitpain Perkiomen.. .*. Perkiomen.. Upper Merion Upper Upper Hanover...... Upper Whitemarsb pe Salford Upper Hanover New Worcester pe Providence Upper Skippack Springfield...... otoey...... 30 99 2330 Montgomery...... Merion Lower Norritou Pottsgrove...... oe Providence Lower Moreland Limerick Lower Salford Lower Marlborough osa ...... Horsham Hatfield Rovers Rovers ford...... ot ales...... W North Franconia Douglass Abington...... Jenkintown Conshohocken, 1st W...... 1st Conshohocken, Bridgeport East Greenville East TOWNSHIPS, Pottstown, E. W... W... E. Pottstown, Frederick Cheltenham...... Hatboro Green Lane Green orson s W...... W 1st Norristown, 1883 “ 1830 “ 1832 “ • 1881 '• 1884 “ 1883 “ 1882 “ 1879 “ 1885 “ 1885 “ 1884 “ 1886 “ • 1881•• 18 eevdb Co. by 1886received “ 1886 “ 1880 “ I BILITIES. LIA Total “ 2nd W 2nd “ 3d W 3rd . “ W W W. “ BESOUBCES. 7h W 7th “ 3d W 3rd “ * t W 4th t* West 4t 6 W h 6 “ r W 3rd “ n W 2nd “ 5h W 5th “ ot ...... WARDS AND WARDS ......

...... u <» tt c( ir DR. <( « It I» it c< “ «( ...... the county which is i26, i26, is which county the ...... CR...... n W...... 2nd it a ir tt tt tti %t itt ti a ...... BOROUGHS a ti “ it 41, « esset n h Rgt Fals i Opsn Wrong. W Opposing in Fearless Right; the in Persistent o 1881 for o 1881 for o 1879 for o U85 for o 1883 for o 1882 for for for for . for o 1879 for o 1886 for 1884 for o 1882 for ...... fCut n tt ae hre oC.Tesrr H .Cl o h Ya 1886. Year the for Cole A. H. Treasurer, Co. to Charged Taxes State and County Of ...... “ ...... 5 35 155 “ ...... ( > (( (( 1886 1885 1884 1883 «1 tt it . it il 11 . (« tt ll ...... et ...... -...... 1006 18 140,036 $ . 3490 96 364,990$ . 164,200 00 $ 110,680 04 $ 3190 96 361,990$ .... 2,5 14 29,356 $

...... ; $ ...... 4,1 96 $41,717 0.3 56 107.038 L3 91 1L536 79,328 61 38.601 73.659 26051 12,620 80 82.353 183 71 • 1235. 152 _ STATEMENT, T N E M E T A T S R A L U B A T ,5 63 1,252 ,3 78 7,133 2,824 .6 83 1.564 ,0 11 9,103 ,1 74 1,217 ,0 43 1,900 4 08 448 7 46 275 6 16 267 328 5 62 252 200 0 95 707 4 94 146 292 113 28 83 2582 $ Treas'ur. 34 685 86 945 3107038 56 198495 63 282 42 475 74 020 30 305 53 688 76 Charged ’483206 16268 25 to Co.to 36 011316 23 453233 39 292399 2C84 78 414215 333177 1277 63 022169 29 68 3239 33 1143 79 2498 634393 82 2902 998441 2142 26 572265 482898 3189 67 874481 082126 301451 96 911906 13 522 22 2123 65 4113 83 125863 684494 79 492779 903273 22 2073 31 3835 955268 1525 48 84 544824 13 289 78 849 1193 92 94 867 98 6279 8924 48 70 02 2790 331178 756065 90 5738 2923 06 763490 2037 13 3567 604193 6.381 96 15 420 70 2709 94 4145 707211 3541 91 31 2081 5404 24 43 974453 1144 01 1 1 0 15 502 18 619 7 99 976 15 272 14 03 83 33 06 62 80 33 10 osooknBig iied 1, for Asylum at board Wood taxes Elizabeth jnent rent delin and al et “ Matchuer C. G, dividends Bridge Conshohocken “ Rambo K. J.

Jonas Harley board at Asylum for for N. Asylum at board Harley Jonas for Asylum at board Elliott, Wm. “ fuel and rent “ Stahlneeker 8. Edwin Schall Edward C. R. Pugh cost inJunacy of Ana Pugh Pugh Ana of inJunacy cost Pugh R. C. E. for Asylum at board Harmer G. Dividend Bridge Lawrenceville John K Frick board at Asylum for for Asylum at board Frick K John in Montg. of County by held Shares Asylum at board McGgvern Frank refunded cost Schall lot Edward prison for rent Davis, Eliza dividend Bridge Royersford Asylum at board Roberts H. Wm. Asylum at board Eberwine Christ. onWBce ititatre es 2529Q0 fees in Oliverattorney jury Wambold, fordistrict mealsBickel W John Chester Co. halt cost of repairs on on repairs of cost halt Co. Chester De­ Safe & Trust Montg. from Loan paper book school Conard H. F. lodAbe uyfe et’4 744 Jacoby Daniel for atty Jacoby Cath ’84 fees Sept jury Ambler Elwood Nathan Shultz rent for prison lot lot prison for rent Shultz Nathan esn .Cmbl aae 1,332 71 7 50 00 85 Zeber Henry burying ; 00 300 Fillman James $ damage Campbell B.field Nelson Potters attending GeoHeaton Auditors al et Super Philip odadPohyfe 21796 fees Proth’y Woodward B W dadShl lr es 2216 70426 30 week 1st term March jury 00 6 Petit fees Clerk Schall Edward ’85 term jury feesDee. jury Ferry, for James clerk Hollands B. James jury grand conveying al et Yost Peter Samuel Innis old lumber old Innis Samuel Asylum at board Troutman Frank lumber old Grimly K, Solomon on .Sogtxpi nerr 1 53 error in paid tax Stong K. John eehn opn eehn 62 00 10 00 00 75 1 12 telephone Company Telephone accts. public auditing Money Samuel twice paid tax Preston L. Chas. twice paid tax Wetzell minks Albert hawks al et Fiesel D. Henry W A Fenton June Jury fees ’85 6 36 6 1,74869 52 45 fees jury January al et Walton ’85Levifees Jury June Fenton A W 75 593 stenographer Clift M $ Wm Geo jury bridge Beerer T F fees sheriff Stahlneeker, S E A B Bey apprehending horse thief 82 00 82 thief horse Beyapprehending B A D. M. Yost rent of prison lot lot prison of rent Yost M. D. e.C Mthe,txpi vr 71 09 over paid 1 tax 00 Matchner, C.Geo. delin­ 15 treasurer’s al 00 et High II. Joseph 6 24 00 35 commission additional Stauffer soldier H L. burying Da-mchower F. Wm. agreement BoorseC. John tombstones twice Smith W. paid Geo Penuypacker-tax K. J. Perry 35 Perry 00 449 03 soldier burying Rowland Lynford 05 251 109 42 books school al et Elseuhaus Edward duplicates al et O’Neill Charles 00 35 78 62 tax school 45 00Johnson H. C. Stofflet CO Jacob 10 burying Steiner W. G. prop. Boon on tax Reiff .school H W. Harrisburg to expenses Swartz S. A. tombstones &Sullivan Hennis Aaron S Swartz cost in appeal 6 00 6 appeal in cost SSwartz Aaron ac rn uy 31536 jury grand March Wm. H. H. McCrea et al transcri Jng transcri al et McCrea H. H. Wm. . .Setntmsoe 30 00 00 35 Groff Henry 35 9 burying Steiner W. 0081Geo. Reifsnyder tombstones As­ Shenton A. H. Horticultural and 00 35 Agricultural soldier burying Ruddach A. Wm. Cressman Wm. 15 burying 00 Baker 70David 00 al et Allen 00 35 Thos. burying Smith Y. C. Maxwell VV. burying Smith Son& M. Fillman 15 10 sundries Sheetz R. sewer inspecting Corson W. A. 1879 for over paid tax Shupe R. F. egyadtoa cmiso as commission additional ABergey M

“ « “ d 55900 “ 2d “ « “ “ 10 50 1504 $ Received Treas'ur. ' Co line bridge line Co ' “ “ verdict iees verdict “ “ y Co. by James Wood James Harley Eberwine Eliza for osooknbig 69, of payment the briige for Conshohocken Co. posit McGovern Mrs. for Boberts F. for Harmer Elliott Mrs ugmns 36 00 judgements or re 26400 crier court osookn rde 15 Emery J. M. bridge Conshohocken esl n oe 105 50 foxes and weasels omsinr , 0 00 100 50758 , commissioners week 2nd for J. Troutman J. for un ok 291 24 50 00 Merlon Upper for collector books quent 82 27 borough Jenkiutown of collector oito fr’5ad 8 200 00 ’86 ’85 and for sociation to almshouse 99 18 99 almshouse to 83 839 81 3598 18 4843 412109 493607 13 1109230 11 3123 Rees et ai January jury fees 628 88 628 fees jury January ai et Rees 23 690 29 980 16 2253 67 061637 241230 181867 62 211 105229 00 1347 52 601512 262483 22 032 42 3620 2242 70 202200 34 54 5374 29 504259 401979 95, 2866 00 2402 671884 07 596 1530 01 1913 33 44 143424 1246 27 42 232 08 3729 62 3482 811778 141043 022117 242052 1507 14 1512 75 1726 93 1430 36 1535 53 1165 94 24 54 3254 1720 77 180389 1119 17 2 6 4 39 447 60 629 0 68 703 9 6 6 70 760 60 690 2 73 129 7 2 4 81 343 20 972 0 63 702 0 0 21 81 2201 01 701 5 20 953 66 805 35 338 & ONY A 1886. TAX COUNTY Snta nSrc t ae 3 50 case st. Spruce in Sonteam & !

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17 3 125 00 $ 107833 $ Col'tors. Sob 30 00 Storb Charged 10893 71 91456 97 3 24 820 00 250 48 2294 58 96 2508 1031 30 ICO 00 1080 26 29 018289 97 230 00 300 82 2957 64 0170000 2644'50 1990 43 15 051165 47 217 02 147 252706 12 2427 00 300 1058 72 1294 50 101763 741373 933322 462986 1355 46 23 531 38 351 15 1293 86 22 00 20 1836 82 1529 17 73 720 00 200 07 1783 46 211436 46 915 919 60 1290 99 175 1466 49 1199 43 MISCELLANEOUS. A-., FEBRUABY 34, 1887' s VrBI R, 810 1 8 ,, IR IE riB lV T T IsT E L O H W '- 7 8 8 1 , 4 3 Y B A U R B E F , . - A 4 42 142 9 2 0 00 50 20 505 24 295 38 877 7 1 0 03 100 18 572 21 835 00 50 07 692 4 1 3 73 239 14 344 7 9 4 00 149 95 573 6 64 660 6 7 6 7 8 13 786 79 662 79 662 03117 to CR Col'tors. Received 13 119103 from 7 03 670 0 00 700 30 813 03 200 00303 0 0 9 30 892 00 200 0 00100 103 03 5 0 12054(5 00 150 7 41 276 CO650 6 66 764 120 71 154 53 0 00 50 6 516 68 1963 75 26 7 31 97 50 3 00 23

00 93 33 953 $ standing Balance 09 7 55 49 4585 10893 71 8235386 58 962508 117$ 93 2S9S 81 21 812201 04 8100670 48 2044 32 378 04 778 93 3322 52 680 111780 46 2986 2746.24 83 89 1803 1512 75 67 82;2657 1010 59 7 81 13 1851 171 1529 09 08 3079 25 2706 10.1763 07|1583 54 85 2524 90 392950 86 821816 19 318 85 1085 83 1159 502 10, 2280 57 587 1373 74 7,2 33 79,328 $ 16 388 55 838 1176 43 1294 50| Out­ $ 4,000 97 4,000 $ 5 20 455 7 18 472 21 735 4 24 245 ^ 2 : 9 0 50 503 93 8:0 26 9^0 4 50 944 4 81343 8 2 2 8 3 2 0 6 90 2i 338 87 428 29 880 7 3 32 68 2382 38 577 95 424 4 0 53 41.394 C6 04 1503 07 642 0 4 1 3 6 97 .64 30 317 41 104 397'39 4 4 7 13 97 45 142 4 67840 39 663 9 0 5 6 58 11 0 19 21 538 . 61 557 07 596 4 77941 6 64660 5 7|70 34 720 72| 758 66;805 1 0 8 0 7 6 0 40 10 69 376 09 387 03 117 15 20,145 0 00 000 4 CO240 0 56 504 0 00800 1 00 710 0 00 104 0 24103 51 CO 00 2 CO52 3 00 23 00 96 00 25 8 00 48 95 37 3 71 53 86 76 3 00 13 CO 00 0 43 20 00 35 6 00 16 10 25 0025 00 15 60 12 28 4 50 1 19 83 1694 1 ! 529 00 51239'

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tin case 9 9 00 162 50 case tin case Wilson on udrcs 15 00 case murder town ie nWlo ae 240 91 case Wilson in vices inrtrs 825 00 returns tion i a ,i liquor law 2 2 00 law liquor otgoe 1 00 18 $ Pottsgrove jury rooms jury and Reg. officeReg. and commissioners witness and grand grand and witness commissioners the graining and painting re and Courthouse loside and outside outside material and including loside Courthouse TT TX 1886. TAX, STATE Received Treos'er. 80 61 12697 61138601 391 12620 51 y Co. by 89 79 2819 mir, 1231 48 1191 70 651037 111977 75 441705 47 16 1447 & 1399 05 25 668 6 68 ee 668 66i 668 86 1265 -834 07 0 84206 5¡ 945 4¡619 0 6: 408 & 7 7 7 4f 17 71 372 1 14 713 8 94 786 5 74555 02 211 91 967 8 61 481 9 82190 5 06 355 2 8 8 51 38 81 320 5 16 453 2 60 720 7 13 178 5 12 855 2 54624 69 §53 83 118 50268 21150 0 C4605 0 29 603 5 3 3 80 431 36 755 6 54 861 9 78 594 3 1 2 83 222 1« 438 9 21 4 6 10 65 140 65 140 32 737 201895 Livingston lumber Livingston 5 (1 43 11 7( 85 Souder plastering plastering Souder o . 511 66 Nov <. » as

101 23 1 Col’tors. OD DAMAGES. KOAD ■ Charged OB HOUSE. COUBT 80 452880 1 4>217 0 83106 3 58335 0 51405 0 55 304 5 91450 4 77242 8 28 287 82412 8."1'3 0 97 403 3 20 236 4 21140 3 28 437 1 87 815 52138 0 98108 5 58151 0 96105 40 172 0 35107 6 93 16) 0 83102 6 04 267 392 48392 0 86 409 9 78 295 6 44168 to 0 42 40 2 8.”52 0 77 50 30 46 6 8( 76 5 06 95 30 41 30 41 16 41 4 53 64 2 20 12 8 16 98 5 89 95 to r court room court r standing. Balance 80 45 2880 7 46 7 2 8 28 287 58 335 0 57 405 1 02 211 0 55 304 5 91 450 4 77 242 0 83 106 1 82 412 163 83 0 97 403 3 52 138 0 98108 3 20 236 2 66 121 3 28 437 5 58 151 0 36 107 1 87 315 0 96 105 40 172 0 85 102 Out­ 3 80 431 C 864C9 6 04 267 0 78 205 6 44 168 3 48 332 2 83 222 6 93 160 0 23 101 7 45 17 0 42 40 6 SO76 61! 0 6 30 46 1 43 11 CO 8 51 38 5 06 95 0 40 10 40 19 4 53 64 2 20 12 1 16 41 8 16 98 5 80 95

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-F. T Beerer Beerer T -F. utc ftePae 61 91 611 $ Peace the of Justice J. B. Rosenberger B. J. Shupe John Geo M. Bishop “ Stranger 10 00 10 1000 50 23 1000 strangers two Stranger Stranger “ “ “ 10 Hungarian 00 Bishop M.Geo “ Nie(eBro & Jones Levi Gorman O. T. Geo Jones burying Smith Y. Chas aulAkn ooe , 8 53 483 00 , 10 Coleman Jas burying Rimby M. Coroner Aikens Samuel A. E. Dambly Dambly E. A. Anderson H R. Hobson G. F. Saylor R. A. & Son Kneule A. limited Times Daily Helffenstein B. S. al et Evans W. George otMre xmntos 6 00 265 Examinations Mortem Post A. K, Thomas Thomas K, A. Bardman H. Irvin Kneule A. Wills R. Morgan rena “ 2340 97 “ 3 12 Triennial $ Hatfield dividing Rosenberger A-8. W, J. Binder Binder J. W, Hower A F. Robinson T. W. Johnson H. W. rnciigSrn sesbos 250 46 451 30 Assessbooks Spring Transcribing in moitgages and judgments Entering Assessors Triennial Assistant E. 8. Moeer 8. E. digTinilAss ok 73 80 Assess Spring Assess hooks Triennial Adding rnciigJn eity2cpe 293 11 copies 2 Registry June Transcribing digAss ok 158 47 569 52 Assessment Extra for Assessors Assess books Adding rnciigNvme eity 151 30 Registry November Transcribing 37 180 lists registry February Transcribing ieLxhtLEeto 12 1,57092 15 5 00 25 19 expenses Election boxes November ballot for labels Owers L. E. Election Special Ward 4th Norristown Election LexihgtoL Line 43 1,755 $ Minority and Judges return of Milage 1886 expenses election February Milage of retnrnn judges and minority and judges retnrnn of Milage Special Skippack and Perkiomen Board aud clothing at Norristown at clothing aud Board To the Honorable B. M. Boyer, President Judge Judge Boyer, President M. B. Honorable the To ter a thorough and careful examination we find examination careful and Commis­ thorough a ac­ County ter the and we adjust Treasurer the to and law, counts settle, to audit, to proceeded according affirmed or been sworn having duly after that certify hereby do County, is under it doesn’t look like. look doesn’t it under is them to be correct as set forth in the proceeding proceeding inthe forth statement. set as correct be to them af­ and 1886 year the lor county said of sioners Attest: Attest: It shows us what thè man whose man name thè what us shows It correct ex­ have we that certify hereby do County, ery Joseph E. Rapp wood Rapp E. Joseph Kneass John To balance in hands of Treasurer of hands in balance To 1886.31, December the for ending year Prison County Montgomery the of tures A. D. 1887D. A. Norristown Gas Company Company Gas Norristown vor of the daily newspaper portrait. portrait. newspaper daily the of vor amined the foregoing accounts, and find them them find and accounts, foregoing the amined r .H rk 200 00 150 00 27000 Drake H. H. Dr, Jacoby Nathaniel Bennett, John onB on ” Horn B. John ahrcie 98 37 928 received Cash Com­ County from received Cash Library Library Stationery aud Printiog Clothing and Goods Dry Co, Water Norristown er .Cl ' 100 00 405 135 00 CO 270 54000 00~ ' 500 00 Cole A. Henry $1500 00 Cornman S. Charles Coulston Edward Moyer E. Wm. Tracy George Schall H. Mary Schall George By amount of Disbursements, as as follows of Disbursements, By amount C. G. Weaver coal Weaver G. C. Milk Flour Qulllman Philip Richardson A. Schcetz R. Eser Marks o 40 CO 134 07 125 shoes S3 40 Wainwright W. Geo. * . Co. 25 7 50 4 dust saw &Bro. Bolton 16 45 instruments Drake H, II. Dr. 90 15 shoes for ’87 Wright for Geo. Ice hauling Sherry John 1886 for Ice bedding for Straw prpito 11 14 121 Appropriation Repairs A. R. Benner R. A. Knox J. A. R. Rodenburg Delaware & Atlantic T.lephone T.lephone 115 &Atlantic Delaware 19 305 overwork for prisoners Cash paid hauling for Co. Hose Montg. 31 05 45 78 $ expen­ incidental for Geo.Schall drugs Sherman B. A. drugs Stabler Wm. .H olnhrwr 3 5 S 50 37 hardware Koplin H. W. oa muto respi $ 6,8 24 260,488 $ paid orders of amount Total We, the undersigned'Auditors of Montgomery of Montgomery undersigned'Auditors We, the ttmn hwn h eepsa' expendi­ an'd receipts the showing Statement Witness our band this 28th day of January, January, of day 28th this band our Witness el Auditors. febl e h nesge uios f Montgom­ of Auditors undersigned the We, hr i oe hn o esi i fa­ in said be to Ihing one is Thare ok spracuto 8 131 38 ’85of • account per as books aigSp eity 1,471 88 Registry Sept making “ npcos 159 48 Inspectors npcos 316 90 42 88 inspectors Election slm 1,5 85 11,250 $ Asylum of Courts of Montgomery County: Montgomery of Courts of missioners for the year 8000 Oo1886 for the year missioners e 55 45 ses EEA AD PCA ELECTIONS. SPECIAL AND GENERAL “ ugra 1 00 10 Stranger Hungarian “ “ “ “ u rsn 18 64 178 $ Prison due Total J ICLAEU, RO, ETC. DRUOS, MISCELLANEOUS, s e m a RSN STATEMENT. PRISON it

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it over the veto. The President’s veto JgSTATE NOTICE I REGISTER’S NOTICE. l i * i * i Providence Independent. message proved a powerful converter, The Union Trust Go., 8 8 and many members who supported the Estate of Joseph Cook,minor,late of Upper Prov­ Montgomery County,) Norristown, Feb. 5, 1887.) 611 & 613 CHESTNUT STEEET* 6 9 PUBLISHED EVERT THURSDAY. bill on the understanding that it would idence, Montgomery county, deceased. All per­ not cost more than $4,000,000, would sons indebted to said estate are hereby request­ All persons concerned, either as heirs, creditors AUTHORIZED CAPITAL. .$1,000,000 ed to make immediate payment, and those hav­ or otherwise, are hereby notified that the ac­ PAID-UP CAPITAL...... $500,000 COLLEGE VILLE, MONTG. CO., PA. ’now oppose it, since they are convinced ing claims against said estate will make known counts of the following named persons have been that it would take about twenty times the same without delay to allowed and filed in my office, on the date to each CHARTER PERPETUAL. he Durable Duck Boot ! DORA COOK, Administrator, separately affixed, and the same will be presented E. S. MOSER, Editor and Proprietor. $4,000,000 out of the Treasury. ,13jan Collegeville P. O., Pa. Acts as Executor, Administrator. Assignee, to the Orphans’ Court of said county, on MON­ Receiver, Guardian, Attorney, Agent, Trustee This hoot is made with a centre of cotton duck, with Petitions for the passage of the Blair and Committee, alone or in connection with an Educational bill continue to pour into DAY, the 7th day of MARCH, A. D., 1887, at 10 coatings of rubber so incorporated into the fibre of the Thursday, February 24, 1887. ESTATE NOTICE I o’clock,-a m, for confirmation, at which time and individual appointee. duck by machinery, as to make a water-proof material Congress. They come from all por­ place they may attend if they think proper. Takes charge of property, collects and remits that stands the severest test of wear, and will not crack, cut, interest and income promptly, and discharges or tear with rough or sharp surfaces. They have no Supe­ tions of the States and Territories. It Nov. 13, 188 >—Longaker—First and final account faithfully the duties of every trust known to the is estimated that over 90,000 citizens, Estate of Joseph Miller, late of Lower Provi­ of George W, Longaker, ex’tor of Sallie Long­ rior for Strength and Durability. Price : $2.60 & $3.50 W i l l Congress pass the “pauper dence township, deceased. Letters testamentary aker, late of the borough of Norristown, dec’d. law. All trust assets kept separate from a large number of whom are voters, those of the Company. Also a full line of other Rubber Boots and Shoes, &c. pension bill” over the President’s veto ? upon said estate having been granted to the un­ Nov. 17—Freed—Minor—Final account of Aaron have thus petitioned over their own dersigned, all persons indebted to the same are H . Freed, guardian of Aaron N. Freed. Burglar Proof Safes and Boxes (having Freed’s celebrated Boots and 8hoes. Freed’s best boot It is to be hoped not. requested to make prompt payment, and those N ov. 17—Springer, m inor, now Groff— Final ac­ chrome steel doors) to rent at $5 to $50 per reduced to $3.60 and heavy-boots to $2.50 & $3.00. Heavy signature. Then the members of the having claims will present them to count of Daniel R. Umstead, guardian of Eliza­ annum in their new and elegant chrome steel Shoes for boys only $1.25. Freed’s $2 shoe‘for men can’t great national associations collectively beth Groff, late Elizabeth Springer. FIRE AND BURGLAR-PROOF VAULTS, be heat. Full stock of Ladies’ and Misses’ dresss .hoes— lûfeb HANNAH MILLER, Executrix. from $1.50 to $2.50. Fancy slippers for the holiday trade. T h e as societies and organizations have Nov. 18—Rowland— Final account of Benjamin fellows who have already de­ Rowland ana Lyniord Rowland, ex’trs of the protected by improved Time Locks. feated Cleveland in ’88, ought to con­ united in this request. «Among these estate of Thomas Rowland, late of Cheltenham Wills kept in vaults without charge. An elegant assortment of men’s Fur Caps, Latest Styles are the W. C. T. U., the two great na­ T W. GOTWALS. township, ticc’d. Bonds and Stocks, Plate, and all valuables Stiff Hats. Boys’ genuine sealskin caps—made of rem­ gratulate each other now. Now’s the Nov. 27—Shepard—The account of Jesse Shepard, securely kept under guarantee at moderate nants—only $1.25; a good warm cap for 37 cents. tional Teachers’ Associations, the J . Y E R K E S , PA. ex’tr of Joun Shepard, late of the borough of charges. Norristown, c^ec’d, time. Knights of Labor, and many churches ------BUTCHER AND DEALER IN ------Paintings, Statuary, Bronzes, etc., kept in Full liner of all wool Bed and Horse Blankets, cheap. Nov. 30—Feeson— First and final account of James fire-proof vaults. and missionary societies. D. Waldron, surviving executor of John Neeson, T h e Money received on Deposit and interest al­ Methodist Episcopal Missionary Now that all speculation in regard to late of Lower Merion township, dec’d. lowed. Beef,: Veal: and: Mutton! Dec. 4—Culp—First and final aocount of Dr. S. O. Society furnishes this data of the pro­ Secretarj' Manning’s plans and inten­ Seiple. ex’tor of Sarah A. Culp, late of Whit- 0 ami 7 per cent. Western Farm and City Will serve the citizens of Collegeville and pain township,.dec’d, portion of the world’s population de­ tions have subsided with the publica­ vicinity every Tuesday and Friday. ap!6-tf First Mortgages tion of his letter of resignation and the D ec. 8— R itter—The first and final account of An­ voted to religious faith and to heathen nie Ritter and Sylvanus Koch, adm’rs of the es­ IX SUMS FROM $200 TO $10,000. President’s reply, the gossips have tate of Frederick Ritter, late of Lower Salford township, dec’a. Carefully negotiated. Principal and interest Good Heavy Muslin 1 yard wide darkness: Protestants, 116,000,000; turned to the task of appointing his guaranteed by institutions of unquestioned only 6 cents. » Dec. 8—Earnest—The account of William II. Greek Church, 84,000,000; Catholics, successor. Beside Assistant Secretary Fresh Roasted Coffees! Earnest and 11. E. Chain, trustees appointed by soundness. Remnants of best makes of Calico the Orphans’ Court of Montgomery county to only 5 cents per yard. 190,000,000 ; Mohammedans, 170,000,- Fairchild, the names of Minister Pen­ sell the real estate of Isabella L. Earnest.dec’d. T H E UNION T R U ST CO., 611 and 613 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia. 000 ; 8,000,000 Hebrews and 856,000,- dleton and ex-Senator McDonald, both Pure Sugar Syrup, Fine Groceries Dec. 15—Bertolet — First and final account of Mary of whom are now in the city, are men­ A. Bertolet. adm’trix of the estate of Samuel P. JAMES LONG, President. Remnants of Ginghams, Canton Flannels, Shirtings, way below the regular prices. Job lot of 000 Heathens. There’s a little mission­ CANNED FRUIT, VEGETABLES and FISH. bertolet. late of the-borough of Pottstown,dec'd tioned for the place. It is stated that Dec.18— C la ir - Final account of William A.Freas. JOHN G. READING, Vice President. Ladies’ and Men’s all-wool Stockings, only 25 cents. A bargain in Men’s Fancy Wool Shirts, only ary work left. trustees of Sarah Clair, a legatee under the will MAHLON S. STOKES, Treas. and Secretary. $1.25 and $1.75. Men’s Red Medicated all-tvool Shirts and Drawers at $1.00 and $1.25 ; and full the new officer will be nominated be­ ¡¡pW° TRY THE 50c. BLACK TEA. of Sarah F. Dull, dec’d. D. R. PATTERSON, Trust Officer. fore the adjournment of Congress, so Dec. 21—FeiU—First account of David II. Ross, 1 line Ladies’ and Children’s Underwear. Very large stock of Gents’ Dress Goods and warm Driving Warranted 150° Fire-test Head-light Oil Gloves. Choice Quilting Cotton, only 15 cents per pound. t that he may be confirmed, although the ex’tor of the estate of Martha Neill, late of the DIRECTORS. I has been observed that if the peo­ borough of Con sho hock en , dec’d. James Long, D. Hayes Agnew, M. D. President has requested Mr. Manning H a l l a n d L ib r a r y L a m p s . Dec. 21— Yeager * minor—First and final account Alfred S. Gillett, Joseph I. Keefe, All sizes of Glass on hand, and any size cut to order. Fresh Cement, and full line of Hardware, ple generally took as disparaging a of Frank 11. Auchy, guardian or Mary E. Yea­ Drags, Oils, Paints, Varnish, &c. to continue to serve until the 1st. of ger. Joseph Wright, Robert Patterson, view of the Democratic administration TOOLS AND HARDWARE, IRON AND STEEL. Dr. Chas. P. Turner, April. Dee, 24—E rvien—First and final account of J. Theodor C. Engel, C H O IC E LI2STE OF ZF'^.IXrC'Y G R O C E R IE S. as John Sherman seems to, there would m ♦ » ------— Howard Ervien, adm’r of Mary L. Ervien, late William S. Price, Jacob Naylor, of Cheltenham township, dec’d. John T. Monroe, Thomas G. Hood, be a mighty revolution in this country Great Storms in the West. Dec. ^1-rBall—The first and final account of Chas. W. J. Nead, Edward T. Perkins, Hecker’s and New Roller Buckwheat. Celebrated Snow Flake Corn, 15 cents. Cod Fish, Hun sicker, adm’r of the estate of Thos. Ball, Mackerel, &c. 200 bushels of Early Rose and Burbank Potatoes at market price. Pure Sweet late of the borougn of Norristown, dec’d. Thomas R. Patton, William H. Lucas, before next summer. But they don’t. John G. Reading, Cider. An elegant piece of decorated china ware given away with % lb. of best mixed tea, 15c qr. TRAINS BLOWN FROM THE TRACK AND RAIL­ Dec. 27—Comog—The first and final account of Wm. Watson. The “people generally” are not suffer­ John C. Snyder, adm’r of Hannah B. Comog. Samuel Riddle, Glen Riddle, Pa.; Dr. George WAY TRAVEL INTERRUPTED. late of the borough of Norustown, dec’d, W. Reily, H arrisburg; J. Simpson Africa, ing with John Sherman’s ailment, but Neit Door to IDs “M e p ie n t” Office, Dec, 28—Funk, late Mininger, minor—The final ac­ Huntingdon ; Henry S. Eckert, Reading ; Ed­ W. P. FENTON, COLLEGEVILLE, PA. C h ic a g o ,' February 18.—The worst 20jan COLLEGEVILLE, PA. , count of Levi U. K.ry tz, guardian of Susan F unk, they know what’s the matter with storm of the season has been prevailing late Susan Mininger. mund S. Doty, Mifflintown ; W. W. H. Davis, Dec* 28— Wentz— Eli st and final account of Joseph Doylestown ; R. E. Monaghan, West Chester. . John, just the same. throughout the Northwest during the • Tyson Wentz executor of the estate of Barbara Wentz, late of the township of Whitpain, dec’d. J?(£ past twenty-four hours. At Denver Dec. 30— Famous—The account of Rebecca J. Fam­ ¡ f i l l 1 the wind blew sixty miles an hour and ous and Charles 11. Famous, adm’r of the estate f T h e Senatorial squabble in New Jer­ Furniture ! Furniture ! of (Hilaries Famous, late of Upper Merion town­ unroofed buildings and leveled hun­ ship, d.'c’d. sey has been complicated by the re­ dreds of chimneys. On the Denver and Dec. 30—P hillips—The first and final account of We have begun uhheartl-of-things in Fine DRESS GOODS, RED FLAN­ William E. r hi Hips, executor of the estate of fusal of three Republicans to enter the Rio Grande Railway, four miles north Jonathan C. Phillips, late of Upper Merion NELS, COTTON TLANNELS, UNDERWEAR and HOSIERY. caucus. Two or three Democrats are of Colorado Springs, every coach of the township, dec’d. Dec. 81—J owes—First and final account of Evan OR THOSE CONTEMPLATING also standing out. It is a matter of north-bound Salt Lake express, con­ G. Jones, aum’r of charlotte Jones, late of -A FINE LINE OF- |îEt| fútil |uviiig Í liOwer Merion township, dec’d. history that statesmen are inclined to sisting of two sleeping cars, two pas­ Ja n . 3, 1887—Kirk— First and final account or senger coaches and a baggage and mail Joseph Kii U, D.._ Jarre it Kirk, and Thomas C. Jones, aum’is of A biaham Kirk, late of Upper A START Iff LIFE ! Fall & Winter Style Stiff and Soft Hats,. be very contrary at times—especially car, was blown from the track at three Dublin township, dec’d. when a big railroad is dealing for a Ja n 6—Fesmire—The account of Peter Fes mi re o’clock yesterday morning, and the and Ephraim Magargal, two of the exe’rs of Why not start with a home furnished neatly and Kid, Buck & Wool Gloves in Great Variety. Senator. Boodle has the same effect. mail car and its contents were destroyed I am fully prepared to accommodate all who Peter resmire, dec’ll. beautifully ornamented, when you can J a n . $—Forney— First and final account of M. M. purchase the necessary requis­ A statesmen without boodle is a rarity, by fire. No one was injured. will favor me with their orders in the line of Gibson, aum’tor of Reuben Noruey, late of ites CHEAP? THE BEST QUALITY AND MAKE OF L E A T H E R AND A freight train of twenty cars, which Gwvnedd township, dec’d. especially in the U. S. Senate. Boodle Furniture, with well-made goods, the Jan. 7—CWf—Settlements of the accounts of Emma was on a side track near by waiting for kind worth the price paid every Smith, ex’irix of the estate of Elizabeth Ott, statesmen and big corporations are the express to pass, was also derailed late of Franconia township, dec’d. FURNITURE - RUBBER BOOTS - time. My stock this season, as Ja n . 10—Gregory- First and final account of R. S. very often congenial associates—you by the wind and the cars were badly iiloomliàli, ex tor of Anthony Gregory, late of I have just received a new lot af Furniture, con­ usual, embraces the borough of Norristown, dec’d. TO BE FOUND IN THE COUNTY. know. damaged. The passenger train of three Ja n . Matthews--The final account of Charles 1 g sisting of Walnut, Ash, Maple, and Fine coaches which left the Union Depot on Davis, ex’tor of Jpmes Matthews, late of thé Painted Suits, which are being the Denver and South Park Road for borough of Consnohccken, dec’d. disposed of at ext remely A n o t h e r Washington’s Birthday has Jan . 15—Lawrence--First and final account of M. low figures ! CLOTHS AND CASSIMBRES, FINE AND TOUGH! ! Morrison at 8 o’clock was lifted from WALNUT CHAMBER S U IT S ! ! M* Gibson, adm’ tor d . b. n. of the estate of just been added to the list of past anni­ Wiiiiam Lawreuce, late of Plymouth township, the track by a terrific blast and hurled dec’d To see them xoill convince you o f the fact N. B— OUR GROCERY DEPARTMENT CONTAINS EVERYTHING versaries of a national character. Here ASH AND PAINTED Ja n . 18—Lewin, minor—First and final account of down an embankment when about 12 Samuel B. Labshaw, Milton Latshaw. b 1. Lafc- Ticking, Mattresses, Bed Springs, YOU WANT IN THAT LINE. PRICES LOWER THAN THE LOWEST. are two gems from the Farewell Ad­ miles from the city. One passenger shaw, and John 11. Latshavv, ex'tors of Daniel Latshaw, who was guardian of George Lewin. Ginghams, Prints, Delaines, &c. M otto ¡—“SMALL PROFITS.” dress : “Taking 'care always to keep had his leg broken and several others Ja n . 19—K ratz—First and final account of George W. K ratz and Samuel W. K ratz, adm ’rs of Prints cheap, suitable for comfortables and ourselves, by suitable establishments, were badly bruised. Near Como, on Cottage Suits! Jacob J. Kratz, lace of Franconia township, quilts—just the thing for young housekeepers, the same road, the Leadville express dec’d . and older ones, too. on a respectable defensive posture, we Ja n . 2Q--Freedley— The Pennsylvania Company KB f l 3S m was blown over a bridge and nearly all for Insurance on Lives and Granting Annuities, may safely trust to temporary alliances of the passengers and train men were Bureaus, Sideboards, ex’tors under letters testamentary granted by Register of Montgomery county, Pa., Jan. 13, Q nm siare, Glassware, Lamps, f c for extraordinary emergencies.” That severely injured and the coaches were 188(5 in account with estate of Samuel Freedley. TRAPPE, PA. badly wrecked. dec’d . Just received a large lot of Queensware direct refers to national defenses. The sec­ Settees, Chairs, Ja n . 20—Harp, minor—The first and final account from England, which for quality and price can­ The flood has completely covered the of John steever, guardian of Martha C. Harp, a ond relates to sectionalism. “One of m inor child of George T. Gathers, ciec’d. not he excelled. For years past, having made sidewalks in the northern portion of Ja n . 20—Day— First aud final account of Thomas Queensware a specialty, I am enabled to sell you expedients of party to acquire influence CANE AND WOOD SEATED. Jefferson Day, Mary Grafiey, and Jacob Lee goods at prices to suit the times. Also Glass­ ZDCTWItT I DOW N I South Chicago and much damage has Day, ex’tors of Jacob Day, late of Whitemarsh ware, Stand Lamps, Hanging Lamps, Earthen­ —TO— within particular districts is to misrep­ been done. A thunder and lightning township, dec’d. ware, &c., in stock. resent the opinions and aims of other Ja n . 21--Lewin, minor—Final account of S. B. storm has prevailed at intervals to-day EXTENSION TABLES! Latshaw, et, al., ex’tor of Daniel Latshaw, GEESE FEATHERS of various grades and ROCK BOTTOM PRICES districts. You cannot shield yourselves and several buildings have been struck dec’d, guardian of Abraham Lewin, a minor prices, and CORK SHAVINGS at prices to suit by the electrical bolts. At Blooming­ child of William Lewin, dec’d. the times. IS ^ In connection with the above we too much against the jealousies and IN WALNUT AND ASH. J a n . 21— Lewin, minor—Final account of S, B. ton, 111., the electrical storm was the Latshaw, et. al., ex’tors of Daniel Latshaw. keep on hand a good line of heart-burnings which spring from these dec’d, guardian of Emma Lewin, a minor child MY ENTIRE STOCK, CONSISTING OF severest ever known in that vicinity. Also Mattresses, Feathers, Carpet, Window William Lewin, dec’d. misrepresentations ; they tend to ren­ Ja n . 21—Miley—First and final account of Charles GROCERIES ! Shades, and in fact everything that pertains K, Miley, ex’tor of Elizabeth K. Miley, late of der alien to each other those who ought Swallowed a $ 1,000 Bond. the borough of Norristown, dec’d. PAINTS, OILS, VARNISHES, Latest Styles of D R Y GOODS, Groceries, to a well stocked Furniture Store. J a n . 26—Fox, minor—The final account of Jacob W a s h in g t o n , Feb. 21.—A resident of WALL PAPER, &c. to be bound together by fraternal af­ Favor us with a visit and an inspection of our B. Fox, guaruian/ of' Katie A. .Fox, a minor Chicago has filed a claim at the Treas­ child of Jacob R. Fox, dec’d, as filed by Mary Thanking you ior favors in the pastTand solic­ Wood, ware, Willow ware. fection.” stock. No trouble to show goods. Give us a Fox and Franklin R. Fox, ex’tors of Jacob B. ury Department for the redemption of call. - Fox, dec’d. iting yonr patronage in the furure, I remain Ja n . 26—Fox, minor—The final account of Jacob Yours respectfully, Boots and Shoes, Faints & Oils, &c., &c., &c. a $1,000 United States bond, which he B. Fox, guardian of Sallie M. Fox, dec’d, a mi T h e Washington Government is not, I would call particular attention to my fine stock of CASSIMERES & SUITINGS, for all sizes and says he swallowed in order to prevent I will also announce that I have the nor child of Jacob R. Fox, dec’d, as filed by Mary Fox and Franklin R. Fox, ex’tors of ISAAC KULP, ages, rich as well as poor. I can suit you. Will make suits at all prices, or any style and and was never intended to be a charit­ its falling into the hands of burglars. J acob B. Fox, dec’d. any price reasonable, and guarantee satisfaction. My stock of Shoes is large; and It appears that while he was examining Warner Patent W heels Ja n . 27— Stout— First and final account of Hannah 3feb GRATER’S FORD, PA. I can show you a good line of Ladies', Gentlemen's and Children's Shoes. able institution of prodigious propor­ Stout, adm’trix of Susan Stout, late of Chelten­ the bond in his room at a late hour in ham tow nship, dec’d. All I ask of my patrons is to call and examine my Stock, and oblige, tions ; and this fact should not be lost And am selling them at the following figures :— Ja n . 27—IIildebidle--FirBt and final account of the night he heard a noise in the pas­ No. 2, $5.50 ; No. 1, $6.75 ; No. X, $10.00. I Susanua Harbor, adm’trix of Catharine Hiide- sight of by the people in general and sage, which he supposed was made by bidle, late of Upper Providence township, dec’d JOSEPH G. GOTWALS, Congress in particular. A President keep them all in stock from % inch to 1% inch Ja n . 28 -Bette--The first and final account ol PROVIDENTCE SQXUA-IRIE] STORE. thieves, and, acting upon the impulse track, and will sell the different track widths at fcarali T. Hains, ex’trix of ihe estate of Sarah in the White House, like Cleveland, of the moment, he chewed the bond the same price. T. Betts, lane of Abington township, dec’d. J a n . 28--Specht—First and final account of Caro­ will, when necessary, impress this into a pulp and swallowed it. It was line cjpechD and B. F* Specht, adm’rs of Henry afterward discovered that there were JOHN S. KEPLER, Specht, late of Potts grove township, dec’d. truth upon those who may think other­ Ja n . 29—Clemens--First and final account of g COLLEGEVILLE DRUG STORE, g no grounds for his alarm. ' He now ap­ 10feb- TRAPPE, PA. Henry N. Clemens, Jacob-N, Clemens, John N. wise. The President’s veto of the bill Clefuens and Isaac N ■Clemens, adm ’rs of G ar­ G U LBERT'S GOUGH SYRU P— For Colds, Coughs, Group, Hoarseness, &c. peals to the government to make good ret Clemens, late o l Lower Salford township, U N H E A R D OF appropriating $10,000 for the relief of his loss. The First Comptroller has dec’d. C U L B E R T S L IN IM E N T —For Frosted Feet, Sprains, Bruises, dec. Ja n . 29— Clemens—First and final account of Geo. the sufferers from drought in the west­ the claim under consideration. D.Aldcrier, adm’r of Franklin B. Clemens, G U LBER T'S CO UGH GAND Y— For Hoarseness, Irritation o f Throat,Colds. late of Lower Salford township, dec’d. ern part of Texas will meet the ready Ja n . 29— Hartman, late Fox, i»inor--The account » C U LBER T'S WORM SYRU P—Pleasant, Safe and Effectual. of Samuel H. Longaker, guardian of Alfarata V approval of all citizens, who care Hartman, late Fox. G U LBERT'S L IV E R P IL L S —For Constipation, Costiveness, dec: LADIES’ & CHILDREN’S COATS ! Ja n . 81—SchOfer— Final account of Henry B. whether the Constitution is observed Schlifer and Win, B. Schlifer, ex’tors '»f Joseph ' DAILY OFFERED ! GULBERT'S HORSE AND CATTLE POWDER. -----A GENUINE------Schlifer, dec’d". or not. The objections to this petty Feb A —Miller— First and final account of Henry J. Miller, adm’r of Benjamin Miller, late of New Pure Palm Oil Soap. Pure Imported Castile Soap. steal are the same as those which were CLOTHS, Hanover township, dec’d. Feb. 1—Barnes--The account of George Berk- WE ARE CLOSING OUT THE “ Flavoring Extracts. ' “ Spices a Specialty. urged against the bigger steal proposed beiiner, surviving trustee of Susan Barnes, un­ CASSIMBRES* SUITINGS der the will of Jacob Berkheimer, dec’d. YEAST CAKES THAT WILL KEEP UNTIL USED. in the interest of pauperism under the Feb. J--Ha/rper--First aud linal account of Hugh LARGE STOCK OF O’Neill and Mary A McCartan, adin’rs of Sarah FANCY AND TOILET ARTICLES. name of dependent soldiers’ pensions. For Men and Boys, we have the Latest Styles 1 Harper, late of the borough or Jenkiutown,Mee’d It is a measure of charity and nothing To close them out. Any dealer who carries or Feb, 3—Mussulman, late Kulp minor—The final ac­ manufactures hundreds or thousands of coats Best Assortment ! Lowest Prices ! In count-of John M. Landes, guardian for Annie STORE GOODS else, and if the principle involved is to must necessarily have some on hand at this sea­ Mussulman, late Kulp. Joseph W. Colbert, Druggist. son of the year which must be sold at BARGAIN F eb. 3--Help, now McClellan, minor—The final ac­ be recognized in national legislation count of John B Edwards, guardian for Essie Bought by ihe Creditors at Sheriff's PRICES or they will have to be “ salted down” Dry Goods and Notions M. Delp, now McClellan. absolutely no limit could ever be placed in the spring. Feb. 3,--Ricfienbaclc— First and final account of Sale as the Property o f G. F. Hun- This year we propose to sell out if Extraordin­ Our stock is of the best grades and styles, selec­ Hannah Richeuback, adm’xof William Z. ltich- 1887. 1887. upon the prodigality of Congress. ary Low Pricey will do it. The reduction in enback. late of Upper Hanover township,dec’d. • sicker, at IRONBRIDGE, ted to suit all. It was bought for cash, Feb . §--Latshaw—The fi j.al account of s. B . L at­ When farmers who are suffering from prices we now make will make this offering shaw, iVnltou-Latsnaw, B 1. Latshaw and Johu worthy of the attention of all who have any use enabling us to sell at Rock Bot­ H. Latshaw, ex'rs of Daniel Latshaw, late of the effects of drought can secure help for coats of any description : R oyerstord, dec’ll, who was trustee* of 11. L. Children’s heavy, warm, new style Coats re­ tom Prices. A gen­ Buck Weil ter late of Royeisford, dec’d, of Mar­ from Congress by application, then garet Bucl> waiter et ai .* A T COST, The undersigned, having again taken charge of duced to $1. These will fit children from 3 to 5 eral line ol Feb, 3—Lewin—Final account of S. B. Latshaw, = SEED S ** anybody who has been unfortunate in years old and were considered very cheap at Milton Latshaw, B. 1. Latshaw and John H the Collegeville Restaurant, is once more business and is in distress may do the fifty per cent. more. Latshaw ex’tors of David Latshaw, who was And Some Goods for Less I prepared to furnish the public trustee of Jane Lewin et a i, for and of estate of a n d Larger sizes for girls of 6, 8 and 10 years re­ John Lewin, Here an opportunity is offered to all wishing to WHOLESALE RETAIL. same. Great fires, floods, epidemics, duced from $3, 3 and 5 to $3, 2.50 and 3. Some Boots & Shoes Feb. 8—Fuse— First and final account cf JIunry II. purchase goods at away down figures. Don’t of these are the cheapest coats for misses’ ever Nase, adm’tor of Samuel F. Nase, late of Upper postpone your visit ; _ it will pay you to M i l and DrMii® Accommoflations. tornadoes, boiler explosions, reaper ac­ shown in Pottstown. Salford township dec’d cidents, coasting casualties, shipwrecks Adapted to this section, and to fit all. Feb. 3—Krauss—The account of Abraham call soon. We have a lot of Some very fine 58 and 10 coats for large Krauss and George Krauss, ex’tors of t he estate A SPECIALTY ( Raw, Soup, Stewed and everything under the sun calculated misses reduced to a little over half price. LATEST STYLES of Henry Krauss, late of Upper Hanover town­ Cloths, CassimereSy Cottonades, Cordu­ OYSTERS $ and Panned. Ladies’jackets reduced from $3.50 to 2.25 ; ship, dec’d. roys, Shoes fo r Children, Ladies, 1 1 . |«»Nn I {e- to arouse the sympathy of the public $5.00 to 3.75 ; $6 50 to 4.50. Feb. 4—AVdte--Settlements of the accounts of llarvey Kratz, acim’r of ihe estate of Jacob S. Men and Boys, A large Applts, Oranges,' Lemons, Figs, will be ample excuses for legislation in Ladies’ long Newmarkets reduced from $5 to Kratz, late of Upper Providence township.dec’d 3.50. HATS AND CAPS! Feb 5 —Schaner- Account of Frederick W. Sch an­ variety of NUTS, &c., &c. 207 Bridge Street, (he interest of the victims. ti- and James Schaner, adm’t s of Levi Schaner, Ladies’ long Newmarkets reduced from @6.50 late of Douglass township, dec’d SEGARS AND TOBACCO : Plug and Smoking to 4.50. Feb. 5-- First and final account of Gilbert in variety. Also Fine Cut Chewing. WASHINGTON LETTER. Ladies’ long Newmarkets reduced from $9.00. R. pox, Jr., a im’r of Sarah and Margaret Young, HOSIERY, ALL SIZES, PHCENIXVILLE, PA. to 6.75. late of Hatfield township, d< c’d. BEER, PORTER, ALE, From oar Regular Correspondent. Feb, 5--J)arrah-^First anu final account of Wil­ Laces, Edgings, White Goods, Dress Goods and Ladies’ long Newmarkets reduced from $15.00 : GROCERIES: liam Darrah ami James W. Parrah, surviving SARSAPARILLA, GINGER, SODA, &c. INVITE YOUR ATTENTION TO THEIR Calicoes. Ladies' and Gents' Gloves, to 10.00. adm’rs of Charles W. Darrah, late of Horsham W a s h in g t o n , Feb. 18.—Congress has For Everybody. Call and examine stock. We township, dec* 1. different kinds and grades. Swiss Cheese, Bologna Sausage, Smoked Her­ STOCK OF accomplished very little during the Ladies’ Ottoman Silk Newmarkets handsome­ Feb. 5—Becker—First and final accountot Andrew ring, Water and Soda Crackers. ly trimmed and finely made worth $38.00, re­ can please you all. Ratzv adm’r of Susanna Decker, late of New week in the way of important national duced to 25.00. Hanover township, dec’d. HATS FOR MEN & BOYS. legislation. The people of Washington ■'-Large misses’ seal plush coats reduced from Feb. 5--Frederick--First account of John Fred* T T opT irnm * Carriage Bolts, Files, Locks, Field and Garden Seeds $20.00 to 12.00. Hardware, Queensware, Drugs, Paints, erick, adm’r ol Henry H rederick, late of Doug­ Confectionery and Notions! are well satisfied with what has been lass township, dec’d. llalU W arß • Hinges, lot Wood-Screws, Ladies’ seal plush coats reduced from -22.50 and Oils; Tobacco, Cigars, Station­ F e b -5- Eberle -First ond final account of George Cutlery, Table Knives and Thankful t8 the public for past patronage, I Selected from the best growers in the country. done, however, inasmuch as consider­ to 13.50. p W E berle, ad ill’s <1. b. n. c. t. a. of George Forks, Scissors, Pocket Knives, Butcher Knives. most respectfully solicit a continuance of the able progress was made with local af­ Ladies’ seal plush coats reduced from $25.00 ary, Wall Paper, &c., &c., dee. Eberle. late of Cheltenham township, dec’-d. same. Special prices to market gardeners who buy to 15.00. Feb. 5- -Stauffer--First and final account of John Queensware, Pitchers, Plates, Cups and Saucers, fairs in wuich they are much interested. Ladies’ seal plush coats reduced from $30.00 G, Stauffer, adm’r of Garret Stauffer, late of in abundance ; Meat Plates, Covered Dishes, &c. in quantities. The following always on Washington is the “protege” of Con­ Anything wanted in our line you may he sure Skippack township, dec’d, Samuel S. Augee. to 20.00. to always find of quality good and warranted as F eb. 5 -Bean -First and final account of Abraham band in season :— gress. The District of Columbia is Many of these are of course much below cost bean, adm’r of Elizabeth Bean, late of, Skippack We cannot enumerate all the goods left, but represented every time. come and see for yourselves. We will and must of manufacturing, and while we will lose money, township, dec’d. R i c h a r d M i l l e t (bestin m arket), H u n g a r i a n , governed entirely by Congress, is de­ our customers will make it and remember the Feb 5--Roberts -First and final account of Samuel close out this stock. A. MOORE, pendent and compelled to look to Con­ bargains we have given them. We blow our own horn because we have Roberts, acting ex’tor of »oseph Roberts, late of J. C. TYSON, H. MILLET, ORCHARD, LAWN, HERD, and Norristown, dec’d. J. ESPENSHIP, gress for everything. Naturally it Dress Goods—Short Lengths! Feb. 5 -Fiist amt final account of Margaret Ed* O th e r g r a s s s e e d ! a stock that will admit it. wards, adm’x. and George II. Edwards, adm’r, J. S. WEINBERGER. thinks Congress never does enough for Several thousand yards of REMNANTS of of Samuel Edwards, late of Norristown, dec’d. BLACKSMITH, Field and Sweet Corn, Peas, Beans, Cabbage it, and is a chronic complainant of neg­ Dress Goods running from 5 to 12 yards in Thankful for past patronage, we respectfully Feb, button- Income account of Henry J. 1-ioff­ FRANK WUNSCHALL, lect. length, reduced to 4%, 5, 6,10,12% and 15 cts. solicit a continuance of the same, and guarantee icer, cx’ior upd trustee under the will of James COLLEGEVILLE, PA., Onion, and hundreds of -other garden seeds, all to close out. Some are worth nearly twice as our prices to be always right. T. Sin t*»n. dec’d. of which we buy in bulk. Also a large lot of It is thought that the President’s much, but we want to get them out to make Feb. 5-D etw iler- First and final account of J. Having leased the Blacksmith Shop at Blanch- Onion Sets, which we can furnish dealers at bchraek Shearer, adm’r of benjamin Detwiler, CARPET WEAVER! special prices. Call or write for catalogue. veto of the Dependent Pension bill will room for the full pieces coming in. late or Upper Providence township, dec’d. ford’s Carriage Works, I take this method of in­ Be sustained, although the House passed Feb. 5- Shaffer--The first and final account of Has REMOVED from Upper Providence forming the public that I am fully prepared to Beaver - & - Shellenberger, Ma inda b. Shaffer, ex’tor of Joseph Allen Square to Mont Clare, opposite Phcemxville,. execute all work pertaining to blacksmithing in Yours respectfully, .the bill by more than a two thirds ma­ Howard Leopold, Shaffer, late of Ji’ly mouth town «hip..dec’d. where he will be please d to meet all old and new a satisfactory manner. HORSESHOEING and jority, which would be sufficient to pasg £29 HIGH STREET, POTTSTOWN, PA. T R A F P E , p a . J . ROBERTS RAM BO, Register, customers. Favor him with your work. 2dlm JOBBING A SPECIALTY. 3feb 24feb N. H. BENJAMIN A CO. pUBLIC SALE OF DUBLIC SALE OF Norristown, First Ward—Joseph D. Ar- a valuable horse that was being driven being the recipient of a large number ^ RARE BUSINESS CHANCE— mitage, Percival K. Gable, Isaac S. Yeakle, Providence Independent. before the people assembled to exhibit of letters and birthday cards from her Franklin S. Moyer, Leyshon Thomas, Jr. FOR SALE.—The stock of store goods of Nprristowu, Second Ward—Jno. L Burk- his qualities, f^ll over the side wall of numerous Relatives and friends of Prov­ the late Jones Rogers, of Royersiord, are offered FRESH COWS idence Square, Eagleville, Fairview, FRESH COWS. ert, Amos G. Tyson. the Perkiomen bridge, a distance of at private sale. This is the only store in the Will be sold at Public Sale on SATURDAYj Norristown, Third Ward—Jno. G. Tyson, Thursday, February 24, 1887. forty feet, into deep water, and was in­ Trappe, Worcester and other places. town doing a general business. The business Will “be sold at Public Sale, on MONDAY, done at this stand has been the ' largest in the FEBRUARY 28, >87, at Perkiomen Bridge Hotel, FEBRUARY 26, ’87, atSmoyer’s Hotel, Trappe, Mary L Carter and Warren B. Barnes, Na­ stantly killed. The driver sprang town and has been profitable. It is well worth 25 Head of Fresh Cows with calves, di- «ejfyijfra car load of Lancaster County Cows. than Schultz, Thomas Sheridau, Cyrus Ba­ J O L T h e y are a lot of extra heavy Cows, ker, James Ferry. TERMS:—Ç1.25 PER TEAR, IN ADVANCE. from the wagon in time to avert going College Notes. the attention of any one wishing to engage in «a^nlfrect from York county. Good judg- down into the stream. Mr. Renninger the business as the place is enjoying a great de­ jj^ Jj^ m e n t was exercised in the selection of flue baggers and extra milkers. Farmers be Norristown, Fourth Ward—Conrad Wag­ gree of prosperity. There is also a large scope this stock, and it will be to the interest of pur­ sure to attend this sale. Sale at 2 o’clock, p. ner, Ann Burns, John Ogden, Thos. Kehoe, This paper has a larger circulation complains that the wall is too low for Watch for improvements in the next of surrounding country to draw upon. chasers to attend sale. Sale at 2 o'clock, p. m. m. Conditions by Wilmer A. Boucot, Joseph Bradley, John J. S. FREDERICK. in this section o f the- county than any public safety, and he intends to ask College Bulletin. S. B. LATSHÀW, ) Admin’s sharp. Conditions by Bedloe. the Turnpike Company to remunerate MINERVA ROGERS, j H. H. ALLEBACH. Frank Evans,auct. C.U.Bean,clerk. Norristown, Fifth Ward—Ann Ball, Hen- other paper published. As an adver­ Jno. A. Mertz, of the theological de­ Or their attorney : Royersford. Pa. him. J. G. Fetterolf,auct I. H. Johnson-, clerk. rie Arnoldy, Ellen Kane. tising medium the “Independent” ranks partment, has accepted a call from Lim­ E. L. Hallman, Norristown, Pa, 24feb UBLIC SALE OF Norristown. Seventh Ward—Eben Clark, Pottstown, East Ward—Thos. E. Hum­ among the most desirable papers, having An Extension. erick Station. pO R SALE ! P EXTRA HEAVY SALE OF phreys, David Hi Bennett, Robert E. Con. a large and steadily increasing circula The students are waiting patiently to pUBLIC Will be sold at Public Sale on MONDAY, cell. It is said that preparations are being MARCH 7, '87, at Smoyer's Hotel, Trappe, 20 tioh in various localities throughout the made to extend the bonds of the Perk­ hear an announcement of an open meet­ Two Horses, one a draught horse, six years PottstowD, Second Ward—Joseph Selin- ing of the Olevian Society. old, and the other a good general purpose horse. Head of Fresh Cows. From Lancaster ger. county. iomen Railroad which fall due April 1. Personal Property! A Roberts Horse Power, Thresher and ^Cleaner. jgjhjj^County. They are a very fine lot of cows Pottstown, Third Ward—Wm. O’Brien, A rumor gained considerable circula­ Three-fourths of the boarding stu­ Will be sold at public sale on MONDAY, Heavy Wagon, nearly new, for two or three (one in particular that will weigh fully 1450 lbs.) John N. Newbard. It is the aim o f the editor and pub­ MARCH 7th, A. D., 1887, in Worcester town­ horses. Keystone Cider Mill. Apply to to select from and farmers and'dairymen are re­ tion recently to the effect that the Le­ dents visited their homes or the homes 27jan J. MILTON REED, Trappe, Pa. Pottstown, West Ward—Nathan Shngart, ship, about two miles north of Fairview Village, spectfully invited to attend this sale, as I have Peter Seasholtz, William R. Shuler, Martiu lisher to make the “ Independent" one o f high "Valley and Pennsylvania Com­ ©f friends during the past five days. on the Isaac Zimmerman farm, 2 horses ; 1 colt; the 6tock to give satisfaction and will sell them without reserve. Sale at 2 o'clock. Conditions Eschbacb, Elias Y. Gilbert. the best local and general newspapers panies intended to lease, jointly, the Under the order—unfinished busi­ - 1 cows ; large bull ; 30 head of shoats Cheltenham—Benjamin E. DuBree, Ilo- Perkiomen road from the Reading. »K f*and hogs ; 70 pairs of chickens ; wagons ; UBLIC SALE OF by NELSON O. NAILLE. in the county, or anywhere else, and to ness—the Zwinglians are discussing fche ■“““ “machinery ; farming implements ; har­ D. McFeat ,auc t. J . Cassel berry,clerk. sauna Tierney, Samuel R, Clayton, Charles this end we invite correspondence from The rumor was without foundation. ways towards an anniversary’s success­ ness ; in fact everything belonging to a well P M. Soladay. stocked farm. Sale to commence at I o’clock, Douglass—Milton S. Houck, Josiah D. ful issue. Senior. Personal Propeity. every section. Death. P. M. Four months credit on sums over $20. Gilbert, Jacob L. Bickel, Franklin B. Fox, Sam’l R. Shupe, auct. A J. FINK. Will be sold at public sale, on TUESDAY, Howard Detweiler, Henry B. Yerger, Wel­ B. F. Whitby, cleik. 24feb MARCH 15, at the residence of the subscriber, MY YOU W ANT n lington Drumheller, Daniel R. Ritter, X a­ PERKIOMEN RAILROAD. Miss Kate Hunsicker, daughter of P. O, S. of A. Entertainment. Sarah and the late Martin Hunsicker, near Collegeville, in Upper Providence towu- vier Taglieber. ship, the following personal property : 2 good T —-A. GOOD- T Frederick—Mannassah II. Bean, Philip We publish the following schedule gratuitously died at the residence of her brother-in- pUBLIC SALE OF horses : No. 1 is a bay mare coming 5 years old ; for the convenience of our readers. Washington Camp No. 267, P. O. S. U. Hendricks, Isaac S. Rahn, Jacob D. law, J. Milton Zimmerman, near this of A., this place, honored the birthday works well single or double ; feariess of steam Grimley, Samuel Sassaman, Win. J. Ritter. Passenger trains leave Collegevllle Station as Personal Property ! and safe for a lady-to drive. No. 2 is a dark bay follows : place, last Friday, aged 42 years. The of the illustrious Washington by hold­ horse coming 6 years old ; works anywheie ; JUMP PEAT CARRIAGE ! Franconia— William II. Freed, Isaiah FOR PHILADELPHIA AND POINTS SOUTH. deceased had suffered from consump­ ing an entertainment in Collegeville Will be sold at public sale, on WEDNESDAY, good driver ; fearless of steam. 1 cow ; 3 fine Barndt, Albert W. Gerhart, Erwin R. Hart- tion, the cause of her death, for a num­ MARCH 2, ’87, at the late residence of Isaac shoats ; good lot wagon with bed and ladders, zell, Gideon M. Nyce, Georgfe Z Hunsicker, Hall, Tuesday evening. The hall was Bean, deceased, in Upper Providence township, Cornelius M. Tyson, John Kuhn, George F. Accommodation...... ber of years, and was the fifth of the well filled and the audience appeared pole and shafts ; falling-top buggy ; express .. .1.20 D. m. near Ebert’s mill, the following personal prop­ wagon ; express sleigh and bells ; 2 plows— Schwenk. family of Martin Hunsicker to pass to enjoy the exercises very much. The erty : X horse : fourteen years old, sound and Champion and Ohio ; hoe harrow ; drag harrow ; Gwynedd—Samuel C. Custer, William H. away within a period of thirteen years. program included Select Reading by A. gentle, good single line leader, works wherever wheelbarrow ; double and single trees ; wagon Lukens, Samuel K, Krieble, W m. H. Con­ FOR ALLENTOWN AND POINTS NORTH AND WEST. a horse’ can work. 2 cows : one a full bred Hol­ hoister ; 16 ft. ladder ; step ladder ; grain Brewster - top Buggy ! stantine. Mail...... 7.17 a. m. The funeral will take place to-day W. Bomberger, Esq. ; Remarks by F. s t in, without a fault. Cow and calf. Dèarbon cradle ; scythe and sneathe ; cutting box ; . ..9.14 a. m. (Thursday). Interment in Trinity wagon ; carriage ; sleigh and bells ; cart ; Im­ Hatfield—Isaac Tyson, Henry Kile, Jas. Accomodation...... G. Hobson, Esq., who made' several flails ; post spade ; crowbar ; pick ; maul and — OR A— H. Carver, William G. Hackman,, John Market...... 3.13 p. m. Christian church cemetery, this place. good hits ; an Original Poem, that perial plow, with improvements ; Roberts plow ; wedges ; forks ; r^kes ; hoes ; shovels ; dung Accommodation...... 6.46 p. m. hoe harrow ; spike harrow ; roller ; hay ladders drags, &c. Empty barrels and boxes ; Wagner, Heinrich Schmidt. jingled patriotically and well, by Dr. J. and fixtures ; lot of boards ; ready-made posts ; bushel basket ; bags ; 2 sets heavy Horsham—George & J. R. Halloweil. SUNDAY8— SOUTH. hay, dung and other forks ; hay stage harness ; set dearborn harness ; TIMPKINT0P BUGGY! Limerick—Lewis S. Oberly, Jacob H. Milk...... 6.56 a. m. Sneak Thieves. H. Hamer; and an enlivening and elo­ 3? Accomodation...... -...... 4.46 p. m. quent address by Rev. N. B. Rockhill. ropes, 120 feet ; post boring ma­ ’set light harness ; double lines ; blind Bremilinger, Henry H. Schlichter, Samuel One night last week sneak thieves chine ; post auger ; broad axe ; 1 ost and head halters ; fly straps ; saddle and bridle ; F. Laver. - NORTH. A number of patriotic airs were well spade ; pick ; sledge ; barrel vine­ breast chains ; traces; cow and other chains ; — OR A— Accommodation...... 9.31 a. m. made a number of unsolicited visits Lower Merion—Thomas H. Boyd, Mi­ rendered by a choir composed as fol­ gar ; shingles ; 2 ladders, 10 and 25 feet long ; work bench ; clothes horse ; first-class Beadle chael Monagban, Reuben G. §mitb, Daniel Milk...... to a number of residences along the lows : Misses Alice Hunsicker, Della cross cut saw ; hand saw ; mixing trough ; feed hound ; 2 good guns ; lot of firewood ready for pike, beginning with a raid upon Cap­ chest ; water trough ; barrels ; tubs and benches;. use : 12 pairs of chickens ; hay and straw by the ABTASCK SPRING - TOP BÜGGÏ II. Titlow, Jesse K. Johnson, Chas. B. Pres­ tain H. H. Fetterolf’s cellar, this Fetterolf, Mary Rimby, Susan Hun­ 2 sets stage harness ; set light harness ; cart har­ hundred ; cornfodder by the bundle ; five acres ton, James Baird, (Jrosby B. Phipps. jggT'AlZ communications, business or sicker and Lizzie Gephart; Messrs.Bom- ness ; collars ; blind and head halters ; saddle of grain in the ground. Household goods, &-c.: Lower Providence—George W. Emery, place, when they laid their thieving berger, Hamer, Hendricks and Wehler. and bridle ; set of double carriage harness ; hay, Butter hamper and cooler ; 24 milch pans ; milch Sarah Delp, Valentine S. Zeigler. otherwise, transmitted to us through the bands upon several pounds of butter, long straw, cornfodder ; cow, log and other buckets; cream cans ; churn ; butter tub and Marlborough—Wm. Freed, Clemens N. mails, to receive immediate attention, lot of pies, etc. The residence of Miss The solos by Miss Sallie Fenstermacher, chains ; lot'of chickens, hen manure ; grind­ prints ; 3 stoves—cook stove No. 7 ; small parlor Booz, David H. Rudy, Samuel Barndt, Ir­ Maggie Prizer, Trappe, claimed their A. H. Hendricks and A. W. Bomberger, stone ; copper kettle ; iron kettle ; pot rack. stove and wood stove ; butcher block ; washing DEXTER QUEEN TOP BDfifiY ! win Lenhart, Charles Gerlacb. must be directed to Collegeville, P. O., Esq., were well received. The Chair­ Household goods, &e. : Solid cherry bureau, 2 machine ; Walker's patent folding wringer; Montgomery----Joseph Brown, Michael hereafter. attention next, but for some reason or dining tables, 3 cupboards, 18 yards ingrein car­ large kitchen cupboard ; bench table ; % dozen Frederick, Francis Kile. other failed to make a haul there. They man of the evening was Captain H. H. pet, good ; 100 yards rag carpet, 4 yards oil cloth chairs ; 2 bedsteads ; stand ; small table ; settee; You can get them at from $100 to -flSb. Fetterolf. His observations in pre­ 2 yards wide ; other oil cloth ; stair carpet rods, sofa ; invalid's chair ; rag carpet ; iron kettle Moreland—Frank Yerkes. Edward Wood, next introduced themselves to Geo. C. S. Clayton, John F. Miller, John C. Ho- senting the literary talent of the occa­ window shades and fixtures, St. George range, and rack ; flat irons ; large boiler; wash boiler ; The best leather tops at §¡135 to §145. Home Flashes and Stray Sparks Plank’s cellar where they interviewed new, and pipe ; cook stove, parlor stove and tea kettle ; dishes ; books ; and many articles bensack. sion had an inspiring effect and the pipe, 2 dozen chairs, settee and cushion, corner not named. Conditions : A credit of 60 days on And you can also get a wagon for every-day New Hauover-Amandus E. Weand, Sam. a vinegar jug and, presumably, slaked cupboard, case of drawers, 6 looking glasses, Saylor, Daniel W. Fagley, George Miller, From Abroad. opinion that the Captain is a model sums exceeding $10. Sale at 1 o'clock, sharp. knock-about,go-to-creamery use for $45 to $55. their wicked thirst. The prowlers also presiding officer has become a general large and small ones ; lot of dishes, knives and L.H.Ingram,auct, JOHN DIETRICH. Henry Smith, Jeremiah G. Rhroads, Wm. —Mudl How familiar and plentiful forks, 4 lamps, lantern, 8 day clock, Singer stole a lot of meat from the residence one. The entertainment was a success, Kolb. the article! of Jacob Kline, above Trappe, and sewing machine, screen doors and windows, 2 SINGLE OR TWO SEATED Norriton—Frank K. Billerbeck, William and a credit to P. O. S. of A., No. 267. bedsteads and bedding, wasbstand, canned fruit, JpUBLIC SALE OF J. Ferral. made an unsuccessful attempt to enter lot of jars, large stone pots, hams and shoulders —It has been observed that there are by the pound, smoked sausage, 100 pounds lard, Plymouth—Samuel Weidner, Lydia A. Mr. Nace’8 domicile. Citizens along Stemple, Rosanna Marple, Abraham H. quite a number of superior judges of the line may be expected to be in readi­ corn beef, lot of potatoes by the bushel, sweet PERSONAL PROPERTY. horseflesh residing in this town. And Washing Made Easy. potatoes, lot of books, German and English, ! PHAETONS! Brower. Mary Barrott, Samuel R. Beatty. ness, with guns and ammunition, to Will be sold at public sale, on MONDAY, PerkiomeD—Joseph S. Reiff. John N. perhaps its a fact. Perhaps. Here’s something for our lady read­ some very old ; 2 double-barrel shot guns (Eng­ FEBROARY 28, ’87, at the residence of the sub­ At very low prices. All my own make and give sneak thieves an interesting inter­ lish make), lot of apnle butter by the pot, sau­ scriber, in Lower Providence township, }4 mile guaranteed. To secure the bargains stated it Hendricks, Henry D. Alderfer, David H. ception in the future. ers. The Manayunk Chronicle con­ sage cutter, lard press, sausage stuffer, butter south ol Evansburg, the following personal will be necessary for you to call and see Bean. —The thunderstorm of last Friday tains the following, which is at least hamper and cooler, spinning wheel and reel, property : One horse, 7 years old, sound and Pottsgrove—Albert. Geiger, Nathaniel B. wrestled with the backbone of winter. worth a trial : “Have you tried coal writing desks, buffalo robe, weaving loom, silver gentle, works anywhere, splendid driver, is safe Yours truly, Fryer, Franklin K. Pennypacker, John The backbone is still here, the ground­ Large Funeral. watch, and many other articles not specified. for a woman to drive. Fat hog, 20 pairs of Newbard, Lewis L. Bechtel, Orlando Bind­ oil ?” This is the question which ladies Sale at 12 o’clock. Conditions : 3 months’ chickens, sunshade carriage, falling-top car­ er, Kate V. R. Ganger, James Frederick, hog and several other kinds of hogs, The funeral of Dr. A. G. Coleman, credit on all sums over $15. riage, butcher wagon, skeleton wagon, sleigh ; all over the ward are asking each other W.Pearson, auct. CATHARINE BEAN. W. H. BLANCIFOBD, W. J. Ritter, Herman E. Haldeman, Sam’l ditto. Limerick Square, last Thursday, was in relation to the new method of wash­ 2 sets.of single harness, one new ; sleigh bells, A. Nagle. C. U. Bean, clerk. J. M. Lewin, Receiving clerk. shovels, forks, post spade, garden tools, &c. 5 —Additional sales of store goods at attended by hundreds of people,—rela­ ing clothing, which was published in tons good timothy hay, % ton of large COLLEGEVILLE, PA. Springfield—Edwaid MoCloskey, Charles tives and friends from the surrounding the Chronicle on December 17. Those pUBLIC SALE OF rye straw ; wheelbarrow, &c. .House­ Rotzell, Robert Gordon, Michael Rohrback, the Ironbridge store are advertised Joseph Stahlnecker. elsewhere. Read the adv. country and from a distance. The re­ who have tried it are enthusiastic in its hold goods, &c.: Bureau, with glass ; ligious exercises at the Evangelical ’three bedsteads, washstand, bowl and OR SALE Skippack—Henry Weidman, Michael S. favor, because it does at least four PERSONAL PROPERTY. pitcher ; sideboard, lounge, walnut extension Croll. church and at the place of interment F —Professor HofFecker, the genial things, namely : It saves time, it saves Will be sold at public sale on THURSDAY, table, 7 feet; dining table, secretary, small or­ Towamencin—Albert S. Bickel, William and efficient County Superintendent was were in charge of Revs. Stauffer, O. P. labor, it saves the goods and it cleanses MARCH 3, ’87, on the premises of the subscrib­ gan, % dozen cane seated chairs, 5 Windsor A pair of No. 1 Farm Horses, at the Fountain Z. Hunsicker. er in Upper Providence township, Montgomery chairg, cupboard, tinware, &c.; sausage cutter Inn Hotel. Perfectly broke and fearless of cars ; Upper Dublin—Charles H. Palmer, Sam’l in town Monday. In company with Smith and W. Ellis. Rev. O. P. Smith the clothing more thoroughly than by any lady can drive them. Excellent draft the affable school directors he visited delivered the main discourse—a very county, on the road leading from Trappe to the (Enterprise), new ; lard press and stuffer, new ; T. Godfrey, Catharine Daley, George W, any other method. Testimonials to its county almshouse, the following personal prop­ lot of carpet, Appollo cook stove, No. 7, nearly horses. Also, 10 Shoats, fine stock. Call and Ott. the schools of this district, and found appropriate sermon for the occasion. wonderful efficacy reach us by the erty : Four horses. No. 1 is a bay horse 4 years new ; 2 parlor stoves, one as good as new ; coal see them. (20jan) J. R. DORWORTH. . Upper Merion—Frank L. Jones, Jas. Davis, them to be in a condition most favorable. Representatives from the following or­ old, will work single and double ; No. 2 is a bay oil stove, Golden Star ; farmers’ boiler, new ; dozen nearly every day. Soon after lot of dishes, tin buckets, apple butter pots, Madeline Hoy, Thomas P . Mulvey, Daniel ganizations, to which the deceased be­ horse 6 years old, will work single and double, JJ'OR RENT ! Lougblin. —Neighbor Blanchford, proprietor of the recipe appeared one of the best a driver and good on tread power ; No. is’a bay eight-day clock, one 24 hour clock, and numer­ longed, were present and observed the known physicians in the town called to mare 13 years old, good’ worker and good on ous articles not enumerated. Sale at 1 o’clock. Upper Providence—Henry M. Alderfer, the Collegeville Carriage Works, has Conditions by NATHAN S. MOYER, A comfortable 8 roomed house, with laige Geo. Dull, J. W. S. Gross, Jacob R. Dor- usual funeral rites of the same : Ma­ thank the editor personally for printing tread power ; No. 4 is a black mare, good work­ yard and garden, within five minutes' walk of planted an interesting advertisement in sonic Lodges—No. 310, Trappe; No. e r and fine driver. One colt 2 years old, Blaci 8. R. Shupe, auct.; J. G. Gotwals, clerk. worth, Jacob B. Smoyer. another column. In the matter of it,, saying it was one of the best inven­ Cloud stock. 11 cows ; some with calves by Areola Station, Perkiomen R. R. Apply to Upper Hanover—Jones Haring, Absalom 54, Pottstown; No. 227, Spring City; tions he had ever heard of. We here their side ; some good milkers and some fat. 1 3feb L. E. CORSON, Collegeville P.O. Kolb. Lewis H. Kline, Henry Stassel, Dan’l manufacturing carriages Blanchford is Hutchinson Commandery, No 32, Nor­ bull 2 years old ; 8 shoats. 2 farm wagons, one pUBLIC SALE OF K. Graber, Nathaniel H. Bolton. the boss. reproduce the recipe, with our fullest ristown ; and Post 106 G. A. R., of indorsement after repeated tests : Fill a 4 inch tread for 2 or 3 horses and one a narrow JpOR RENT ! Upper Salford—Amandus K. Weutzel, Pottstown. Undertaker B. F. Derr, tread with iron axles for 2 or 3 horses, nearly Jacob P. Dannehower. Christian S. Bergey, —Sammy philosophizes over his de­ a good-sized wash-boiler with water, —ry_.new ; good lot wagon ; three spring ex- Personal Property! A five room house and large garden, near Franklin B. Snyder, Jesse N. Gerhart, Jas. feat just like a philosopher, and withal Limerick, had charge of the remains. adding a pound of ordinary washing | aSP press wagon ; 2 light express wagons Will he sold at public sale, on THURSDAY, Collegeville. Plenty of fruit in season. For H. Swartz, «■MQMuew three-spring market wagon with one he’s happy. The deceased was highly esteemed by a soap, shredded fine, and when the soap MARCH 10, ’87, at the residence of the sub­ further particulars apply to Worcester—David Burkett, Benjamin S. very wide circle of friends, as was evi­ and a fourth inch axles, pole and shafts ; wagon scriber in Upper Providence township, on road lOfeb JOHN DEITRICH, Collegeville, Pa. Zeigier. is dissolved two and a half teaspoonsfuls bed ; 2 pair hay ladders, each 17 feet long, with leading from Collegeville to Phoenixville, 2 —Tax-payers, read the statement of denced by the numerous expressions of of headlight oil. When the water has fixtures ; sled for 1 or 2 horses ; grain drill ; miles from latter and 3 miles from former place, Whitpain—Daniel Erb. Frank H. Ecock, the Commissioners, pertaining to the heartfelt regret on the part of those come to a boil, put in the finest white roller ; mower and reaper : good horse rafce ; the following personal property : Two good 70R RENT ! Stoughton R. Clark & Eben C. Clark, Jo- horse power and thresher—Rittenhouse make ; horses i No. 1 is a bay horse coming 5 years old, F seph C. Beyer, Julia E. Grimes. financial condition of the county, pub­ who were attendant upon the last sad goods, turning them over occasionally windmill ; Star corn shellér for hand or horse lished on the first page. a good worker and driver ; No. 2 is a black A seven room house in good repair ; half VVliitemarsb—George W. Lentz, John rites pronounced over the remains of and taking them out in ten minutes ; power ; fodder cutter ; cider mill ; corn planter; mare coming 10 years old, a good worker and acre of good land, stable, &c., half mile east of Byerly, William Shaffer, Daniel H. Kirk- 5 plows—1 steel beam Syracuse, 1 Advance, 1 —The postponed sale of the personal one who had been a very useful citizen, then place in clear (hot) rinsing water driver. 6 good cows ; some will have calves' by Evansburg. For further particulars apply to ner. James Newhinney. Morris Broderick, a kind friend, and a good neighbor. Wallace, 1 Ohio, 1 Eagle steel ; 2 new drag har­ _- ».day of sale ; balance springers. Heifer, 27jan * MRS. AARON FRANTZ. effects of Isaac U. Bean, now deceased, and from that into the blueing water. rows ; 3 cultivators, 1 a Junior Planet ; forks, stock bull ; 15 Shoats ; chickens by the RESTAURANTS. will occur as per order of Mrs. Catha­ No rubbing is required ordinarily, and hoes, shovels ; 1 800 pounds beam ; 2 log chains; iJKiiff»»pound. 2 farm wagons, lot wagon, 2 Bridgeport—Davis Carnathan, Catharine the clothes are soft and of a dazzling cow and other chains ; rope and tacSle ; hay carts—one a broad tread ; the other narrow ; JpOR RENT ! Morris, Edward W. Delaney. rine Bean, on Wednesday, March 2. Died Suddenly. hook, rope and pulleys; grain cradle: single express wagon, buggy, falling-top, family car­ Cheltenham—Arthur Johnson. whiteness. Should any speck of dirt and double carriage harness ; new set express riage, set of 2-horse hay ladders, Buckwalter John Maurer, engaged in the sale of harness ; 4 sets heavy harness ; collars and hal- An eight room house, barn, and five acres Conshohocken, First Ward-Lamar Wood- —Teamster Brunst is a jolly gen­ remain, a slight rubbing with the hands threshing macbine-^nearly new ; fodder cutter— of land in Lower Providence, near Areola. For ward, Daniel Hoy. almanacs, books, etc., died very sud­ "ters ; fly straps ; 2 pair breast chains ; 4 pair Roberts’ ; nearly new. two-horse roller, two- tleman. The presence of his team will remove it without the addition of traces ; 1 one and 1 two-horse stretchers ; single further particulars apply to CunshohockeD, Second Ward—John But­ denly of heart disease Wednesday, last horse cultivator—Hench’s make ; nearly new. 17fb MRS. A. R. YOUNG, Collegeville, P. O. sometimes means destruction to coal more soap. When the finer goods are and double trees ; 3 dung drags ; dung hook ; Deering mowing machine—nearly new ; 2 one- ler, Patrick Mullen, William Gurren, Jos. bins, but what of that 1 It may have week, at Emery’s hotel, Eagleville. He taken out of the bpiler, ooarser goods sweep horse power for 1, 2, 3 or 4 horses ; 700 horse corn planters, hand planter, horse rafee , T. Kearns. been the fault of the horses, not his. was a private in Co. E., 109th Penna. can be put through the same process, sheaves rye ; 1500 sheaves oats ; 600 sheaves sleigh ; 3 plows—Sidehill, Ohio and Faust ; hoe R RENT ! Conshohocken, Third Ward—John W. Regiment, during the war, and received corn fodder; fifteen tons timothy and mixed hay; harrow ; spifee harrow ; cider mill ; 8 wheel­ Forrest. then flannels (white) and then towels, 150 bushels corn ; 60 bushels oats. Dairy fix­ F° —The temporary and unusual de­ a pension of $12 a month. He was un­ barrows ; 2 carriage poles ; 2 shovel plows ; 2 A good, six room house, with outkitchen ; Jenkintown—Arthur Johnson. after which the water is still serviceable tures and household goods : 2 churns and horse; sets double trees ; lot of vinegar by the barrel ; Lansdale—William E. Doan. mand for advertising space in the In­ married, and was about sixty years of butter worker ; 80 pounds butter hamper ; large garden ; in the village of Evansburg. to wash colored goods. Should the empty barrels ; several large grain boxes ; other •For particulars, apply to North Wales—Aaron Vanfossen. d e p e n d e n t prevents us from giving the age. He was found on the road near cream cans ; 3 30-quarts miljfe cans ; 4 doz. mill; boxes ; grindstone ; grain cradle ; scythe and water boil low add more, and also half pans ; sausage cutter and stuffer ; lard press ; 2 EDWARD HEYSER, Norristown, Third Ward—James Perry, usual amount of reading matter of a Eagleville by Mr. John Casselberry, sneathe ; boring machine and anger ; cross-cut 20jan Lower Providence, Pa. Patrick McDermott, Owen Kehoe, Robert a pound of shredded soap and another butter tubs ; extension table ; other tables ; x/z saw, wpod saw ; cutting box ; ladder ; cornshel- local and general nature, for which about three o’clock suffering terribly, doz. chairs ; wood stove and pipe, „and many ler ; lot of old iron ; rope and tacfcle ; crowbars, K. Ward, Peter Koneski, Edward Dimond, spoonful of oil. That is all there is articles not mentioned. Sale at 12 o’clock, Benjamin Reilly state of affairs those who are rightfully and he was removed to the hotel, where about it; and if these simple directions post spade, grubbing hoes, plcfts, sledge ham­ opposed to “all advertisements” and not he died, as already stated. A post sharp. Conditions : Six months credit on all mers, shovels, spades, forfcs and raftes. Harness: HJORTOAGES FOR SALE ! Norristown. Fourth Ward—Wm. Stoos, are,folio wed the terrors of wash-day sums exceeding $20, by giving note with proper 2 sets stage harness ; 3 sets single harness ; 2 John Gehringer. enough of something else in a news­ mortem was made by Dr. John D. will belong only to the past, and hun­ endorser, or 3 per cent, off for cash. sets lead gears , a set of light double harness— 'First-class mortgages upon Montgomery Noriistown, Fifth Ward—Thomas A. paper, will please bear with us kindly. Weaver, the Coroner’s physician. The JONATHAN HOYER. new ; set of blacfe mounted harness—new ; trace, county properties at 5 and 6 per cent. Western Kelley, Michael Lawler, Julia Conway. dreds of toil-worn women will take on J. G. Fetterolf auct.; C. U. Bean clerft. timber, cow and other chains—new ; 3 sets fly internal organs were much diseased. a new lease of life. At Lancaster the mortgages, principal, and interest at 7 per cent., Pottstown, East Ward—Anton Will. —The Mennonite Singing Ciass will The deceased was afflicted with fatty straps ; 2 bridles ; maul and wedges ; broad axe; guaranteed* F. G. HOBSON. Pottstown, Third Ward—John H. New- give an interesting entertainment in new method has been tried with unfail­ UYERYBODY’S SALE OF iron dog 3 mill: churns ; butter churns ; 400 hard. degeneration of the heart. The jury, ing and unvarying success,'one of the lb. beam ; lot of grain bags ; half bushel Pottstown, West Ward—Geo. Hartman. Collegeville Hall next Saturday even­ consisting of John G. Tyson, Geo. Em­ and half peel; measures, and a great many arti­ women writing to the Ifey? ra that it cles not mentioned. Sale to commence at 12 DOARDING DEPARTMENT Henry N. Graften. ing, February 26. A Norristown min­ ery, Win. Shearer, John K. Bean, Wm. PERSONAL PROPERTY. Pottsgrove—Samuel A. Nagle. strel troupe will assist in making the is a ‘revelation and a revolution.’” o’clock, sharp, Conditions : 9 mouths will be Aicorn and Henry R. Steinruck, ren­ Will be sold at public gale on FRIDAY, given on sums exceeding ten dollars by giving a OF URSINUS COLLEGE FOR RENT.— Royersford—John Grady. affair a very lively one. Admission, MARCH4, *87, at Black Rock Hotel, Upper note with proper endorser. Applications are solicited for renting the board­ Upper Providence—Samuel S. Augee. dered a verdict of death from heart dis­ Providence township, the following personal 25 cents. RESOLUTIONS OF RESPECT. JONAS SMITH. ing department, and for the janitorship of Upper Salford—John O. Hendricks. ease. property : 3 horses. No. 1, a bay mare 5 years J. G. Fetterolf auct. L. E. Griffin clerft. of Ursiuus College. For particulars apply Upper Merion—John P. O’Brien, Edward old, sound and a perfect family b east; No. 2, either personally or by mail to —And here is a good one: “ When a bay horse 6 years old, sound and good worker ; Delany. Barn Burned- W h e r e a s , Keystone Grange, No. 2, has heen FRANK M. HOBSON, Treasurer, Upper Hanover—George B. Miller. man likes himself sufficiently it is not No. 3, bay mare 6 years old, with foal, works IUBLIC SALE OF 13jan Collegeville, Pa. necessary for any one else to think called upon to sustain a great loss in the death anywhere. 5 cows, some with calves by their Upper Dublin—Alexander Nibloch. Flames were seen to issue from the Whitemarsh—Robert Paugh. much of him.” Characters of that stripe large barn of Mr. Henry Oberholtzer, of one of its most prominent members, who died side. 1 or t^o-horse farm waeon, with hay lad­ at his home February 14th, 1887. Brother Isaac ders ; 2-seated family . carriage, ex­ o t ic e . LIQUOR STORES. can be found in most communities. near Harleysville, in Lower Salford press wagon, sleigh, set of doqbje p e r s o n a l p r o p e r t y . Bean entered the grange as a charter member Having rented my farm, I ^ill sell my personal List of names and residences of per­ Bridgeport—Patriok Stamp, James Kil­ township, this county, between 10 and carriage harness, s$t single harness, property, as hereafter described,on THURSDAY, N —N. H. Benjamin & Co., of Phoenix- and proved his faith in the Order by his earnest 2 sets lead harness, collars, blind MARCH 8 ,’87. on the prem ises on the township sons who have filed application for licenses patrick. ville make a very timely announcement 11 o’clock, on Sunday morning, and in and untiring zeal for the good and advancement and head halters, dung sled, derrick, chicken line road leading from Casselberry’s tannery to to sell liquors uuder the laws of this Com­ Conshohocken, First Ward—James A. a short time the entire structure was coops, 2 good water troughs, iron pump (Doug­ Ironbridge. half mile east of Evansburg, in Low­ monwealth, said applications to be heard at McGrath. elsewhere in regard to seeds. Read it. of our beloved Order ; therefore, er Providence township, Montgomery county .* one mass of fire. The building was to­ lass make), good grindstone, screw jack, double 2 horses. No. 1, bay horse 15 years old, good on a Court of Quarter Sessions of the Peace, Conshohocken, Second Ward— Patrick Resolved, That by the death of Bro. Bean our and single trees, shifting carriage tongue, Tele­ to be held at Norristown, in and for the tally consumed, together with all the Grange has lost a worthy brother, the family a tread power, good saddle horse; No. 2, gray Quigley. —Thos Homager, colored, formerly graph fodder cutter, Acme harrow, Planet, Jr., horse, works on tread power and anywhere. 9 county of Montgomery, on Greenlane—Nathaniel B. Moll. wagons, tarm machinery, utensils, etc., kind husband and father and the community a harrow, hoe harrow, spike harrow, Oliver chilled cows, some will have calves by day of sale ; bal­ a resident of Pottstown, now an inmate S a t u r d a y , M a r c h 12, A. D. 1887, Norristown, First Ward—John McDer­ and 500 bushels of corn, besides a good citizen. plow, hay rope, lot of corn fodder, hay, barbed ance springers. Stock bull ; 74 shoats, Chester of the almshouse, made an unsuccessful Reeolved, That in his removal we acknowledge wire, keg of steeples, double lines, barrel vine­ White and" Berkshire mixed ; 80 pairs chickens at 10 o’clock a. m., except the application mott, Harriet Swallow. the hand of our Heavenly Father, who doeth all and 4 turkeys by the pound. Double sea ed attempt to commit suicide by hanging large quantity of wheat and rye. Two gar, broad axe, sausage cutter, axe, benches, 12 pleasure carriage, square bed market wagon, 2 of Chas. Rotzell, of the township ol Spring- Norristown, Third Ward— Wm. Stabler. a few days ago. He was discovered tramps were seen to enter the barn things well, and humbly bow to His will. ft. table, Govnor Penn cook stove No. 7 ; churn horse farm wagon, 2-horse lot wagon with bed, field, which will be heard on Thursday, the Norristown, Fourth Ward—Patrick Mc­ Resolved, That we extend our sincerest sym­ and horse, a waslrng machines, 12 pairs chickens, hay ladders, 16 ft., steel tooth horse ra&e, Giant Grath, James S. McClellan. and cut down. His mind is unbalanced. Saturday night, but whether the fire pathies to the bereaved family and friends in mower and reaper, narrow wheeled cai t, 2 plows, 10th. and many other articles not here stated. Sale at HOTKLS. Norristown, Fifth Waid—Patrick Cunen, was the result of their carelessness or this their hour of afijictipn. 1 o'clock. Conditions by C. U. BEAN, Wiard and Zieglersville s 2 spike harrows, 2 hoe — “A Norristown Democrat won Resolved, That as a tribute of respect to our harro\y8, iron arise. Rittenhouse threshing m r- Pottstown, East Ward—John B. Gilbert, of criminal intent, is not known, About L. H. Ingram, auct. -Manager* ichine, (Jnfon feed cuttej*, (Freed’s) hand Abington—George Herman, Charles Cott- Pottstown, West Ward—Benj. S. Strat­ twenty-seven oyster stews on the result departed brother our charter and l)a|l shall be cutting box, sleigh,wlieelbar.ow. 2 grind- mann. ten years ago a barn was burned on the draped in mourning for thirty days, ton, Thomas Taylor and Henry li. Herb. of the election in that borough.” He p U B L IC SALE OF stones, field sled, mixing trough, feed Bridgeport—Jas. Murphy, John J. Mur­ Lower Merion—Michael Murphy, Wm.G’ same site. Resolved, That a copy of these .resolutions be ¿Debts' grain fan, flour chest, 3 apartments ; corn, phy, James M. Ganser. Howard M, Gilbert. should divide the spoils among the de­ presented to the family of the deceased and sent rye, oats and potatoes by the bushelbushel, Lesher, George H. Baker. half bushel and peck measures ; vinegar by the Conshohocken, First Ward—Jno. Vallely, to the Farmers’ Friend and P r o v i d e n c e I n d e ­ Upper Provideuce—Allen II. Heist. feated candidates. • Surprises. barrel, buteners’ tackle, post spade, grubbing Ralph Farrow, Terrence O’Donnel, John p e n d e n t for publication, and that they be en­ Personal Property ! hoes, axes, mauls and wedges | timber, b.o.dy, cow Harrold, Thomas Holland, John J. Oakley, Dojlestown—Allen H. Heist. tered on the minutes of of the Grange. Will be sold at public sale, on WEDNESDAY, and other chains* 9 grain cradles, scythes, Perkiomen—Dr. Joseph T. Bechtel, —“The Bohemian oats swindle is be­ Last Thursday afternoon Mrs. Henry sneathes. grain sacks and bags, hay rope, forks, John C. Grier, John L. Orimmean. JAMES R. WEIKEL, ) M a r c h 2, ’87, at the residence of the subscriber RoyersforJ— William Grady. ing successfully worked in Ohio, Indi­ C. Moser, of Norritonville, was most SAMUEL E. DAUB, > Committee. rukes, shovels, empty bo^es, barrels, ¿fee. 3 sets Conshohocken,- Second Ward— James in SAippaelt township, % of a mile east of Evans- sta ^e harness, 3 se ~ single flflrne 3t double and BOTTLING ESTABLISHMENTS. ana, and probably in other States, thoroughly and agreeably surprised by J. G. T. MILLER, ) burg, the following personal property : 2 horses. single line?, collars, blind and head h J fly Loughery, Philip Caffrey, Julius A, Speig- many ‘intelligent’ farmers being fleeced the unexpected appearance of her near No. 1 a bay horse, works anwhere; ijq. 2 is a bay nets, car: harness. i .c. Household goods, ¿fed, 7 el, John Robson. Daniel Foley, William S. Pottstown, Best Ward—MiHon G, Eib>. by the sharpers.” The “ intelligent horse, good worker." 5 cows ; some will bp in 4 bedsteads and bedding, cF're of draw ees (qld), Evans, Samuel E- Clair. Pottstown, Second Ward—J. M. Christ­ relatives and a few neighbors and profit by day of sale. Heifer ; 2 shoats ; good quilts and comfortable *, kitchen cupboard, milk Conshohookeu, Third Ward—Jas. Ward, farmers” who have been swindled are in­ friends, who had come to do honor to “p U B L IO SALE OF ciipbor d. marble top sewing stand, It 1 yards of man, William K. llarteastine. 2-horse wagon, cart, huckster wagon, 3-spring earpet mostly lag ; dining table, looking glasses, Elwood Hart, Margaret Sennott, John Ford. Pottstown, Third Wand— William Ke6- telligent without the aid of newspapers, her birthday annniversary, . About six family carriage ; Buc&eye mower, good as new ; 2 cheats, 24 hour clock, 12 Vyindcor chairs, German West Ooushohooken—Michael J. Hushen, ley. no doubt. o’clock the visitors surrounded a well- horse raie, threshing machine (Buciwalter’s), Bible (244 years old) other German apd JSnglisb Martin Hushen, Dennis Eagan, Catharine STORE GOODS! feed cutter, grain fan, ioiler, Iron Age cultiva, books : 6 cane seated chairs, dough^tray, floor Pottsgrove'.JVIasou M, Yeager. a ad table oil ¡plotb by the yard ; Grover apd Ba* Donneily. laden"table and did justice to the inner Will be sold at public sale on WEDNESDAY, jggaziMtor, plows, harrows, single and double Marlborough—W. Shipe and Charles E, —-Davis Longaker, the able-bodied pggf« trees, chains in variety, 2 sets stage har- kcr sewing machine, Morning Star Parlor stove, North Wales—Jacob K. Scbwenk, Wm. Stringer. man. The balance of the evening was MARCH 2, ’87, at the Rahn Station Store, Iron, Ecljpse cook stoye, qi.ier stoves, boilers, kettles, Miller, O. L. Altbouse. proprietor of the Junction House, and spent in a manner usual upon similar bridge, Montgomery county, a large variety pf iMm—■ ness, cart harness, good as pew , double baskets, lard press and sausage stuffer, benohes, Franconia—George W. Steed. a gentleman well known in this locality, store goods, in part as follows : Hats ; caps ; and single lines, saddle, collars, blind and head soap by the pound, spinning wheels and reels, Royersford—Rebecca Schrack, Joseph Q. Jenkintown—Sophia Branmiuger, resi­ occasions. Mrs. Moser received quite halters, 3 tons timothy hay, 500 sheaves corn, crockery, glass, tin and wooden ware, washing Melien. was elected Burgess of Lausdale at the gloves ; cassimeres ; shoes ; shirts ; gents’ neck­ machines, washboards, Eureka clothes wringer, dence Philadelphia, a number of handsome and useful gifts. wear ; queensware ; tumblers ; goblets ; lamps ; fodder; about 5 acres of wheat in the ground, butter tub boxes, cooler, scales, chu.n and horse, Hatboro—Samuel R , John B. lly order os’ Court. recent election. The event throughout was a pleasant pocket knives ; handkerchiefs ; hosiery ; stock­ corn and oats by the bushel. _ Household goods, cheese dra;n, 48 milk pans, milk buckets. 48 apple Jones ings ; spool cotton; Germantown and Saxony &e.: Bedstead, large cool: stove, corner cup­ butter po and many articles not specified. Also Jeukin^owp—Jarqes B, Jmitb, J. F . Cott- B pjward Sc h a ll, Clerk ,'Q. 8. one. yarn ; ladders from 8 to 20 feet long. Also a lot board, mil/fc cupboard, meat chest, butter ham­ about 8 acres of wheat and rye in the ground. man. Notice is hereby given, that all licenses pers, 2 20 quart milch cans, milch pans, churn, Sale at 12 o’clock, sharp. Conditions : All sppi$ Terrible Fall. of hardware : carriage bolts ; door hinges, &c., over $?0 a credit of 4 months will b9 given pur­ Lansdale—Davis Longaker, Christian G, not taken out within fifteen days after A correspondent writes :—“Miss An­ to sell at private sale. Sale at 1 o’clock, p. m. pots, kettles, and many articles not specified. chasers by giving notes with approved security, Rosenberry, Abraham G. Freed, granting, will be forfeited. During a public sale of horses last Conditions by J. C. TYSON, Sale at 1 o’clock, p. m. conditions by payable at any National ’ Bank. * Under ’’said Tuesday at Perkiomenville, by N. S. nie Smith, of Providence Square, was J. ESPENSHIP, MARY JANE ESPENSHIP. am ount, cash. ‘ * ■ HJjlN'RY FRY. East GreenyillortiNalhau B, Seely. E dw ard Sch all, Clerk, Q. S.. Renninger, a stock dealer of that place, recently very agreeably surprised by J.G.Fetterolf,auct. J, S. WEINBERGER. S. R. Shupe, auct. 17feb S. R. Shupe, auct., H. Tyson, clerk’. - Greenl^nc—¿U R, Croll, Geo, Schenkcl. Clerk’s office, Norristown, Feb. 7, 1887.

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At MONTGOMERY.COUNTY ALMS- Jacob Phillips, 7 00 examined the foregoing accounts and found plished without diminishing in the slightest de­ 1,1 HOUSE ACCOUNT FOR THE Benjamin R. Sills* child, 13 50 144 00 J them correct. gree the welfare and comfort of the indigent We wish to call special HAVE YOU SEEN Dr. G. N. Highley, ConshohocKen. A. M. BERGEY, poor, j YEAR 1886. PHILIP SUPER, ^County1 Auditors. All of which is respectfully submitted. attention to our Improved John Harrison’s family. 28 00 I. R. CASSEL, ) The annual account Of thé Directors of the Helen BurK 7 00 HARRY S. LOWERY, Poor and House of Employment of Montgomery William Arters 12 00 Names of Persons Who Received Out Doer WILLIAM R. RITTENHOUSE CLIPPER T H E L A T E S T county, Pa., for the year ending Dec. 31st, 1886. Rosanna Gorman 6 00 Relief for the Whole or Any Por­ JOHN O. CLEMENS, The Directors have received from different Michael Abbot 14 00 tion of the Year.- sources during the year as follows, viz : Mrs. Streeper 6 50 Directors. UPPEK DISTKICT—JOHN O. CLEMENS, DIRECTOR. A t t e s t : D a v id h . R o s s , c l e t k . DR. Martin Purcell 10 00 Totoardoflsaac Kennard...... § 13 07 Charles BaKer’s child 6 50 LIMERICK. Improvement iü Threshers ani Cleaner; Mary Carroll, of Chester Co. 12f 50 Charles McKnight 8 00 Michael Adams, Henry Linsinbeigler, Andrew TJ H. YELLIS, Feed Cutters, Mark Shaup, Bucks Co...... 50 85 Mrs. Dyer 10 00 Gephart, Lydia Gross. It will revolutionize the Thresher trade. Don’ Fred’k Kiblcr, Phila. Co...... 11 49 Alonzo Blizzard’s child o 50 FREDERICK. With Grinding Attachment. boy until yon see it. Send for Catalogue of our Abram Troop, Chester Co,... .5 91 Thomas Martin* 7 00 Lucy Ann Shenkle, Samuel Z. Smith, John D. GRATER’S FORD, PA., Level-Tread Horse Powers, 'I hreshersand Clean­ Insane person from Hospital. 3 48 Johanna Hogan, 1 50 Faust, Christiana Barnhart, Henry Kemmerer. We make two sizes of these ers, Sawing Machines, Fodder Cutters and Lizzie Loch...... __. 72 00 John W erKeiser, 12 00- 126 00 MARLBOROUGH. n as just opened a business place at Grater’s Crushers, Land Rollers, Harvesters, Binders, Betty Hefiletrager...... 11 25 Dr. P. O. WicKert, Sal ford vill e. Mary Drace, Christiana Wambold, Leah Seiler, Ford where he will keep on hand at all cutters, ten and twelve inch Hay Rakes, Plows, Harrows. times a full stock of Elizabeth Taylor...... 128 00 Maggie Groff, 55 50 Nathan Koppelberger, Elizabeth llemiinger, kniveg, constructed w i t Ii Henry Ilauck. WE KEEP A LARGE STOCK OP ALL KINDS Ann Moore...... 130 00 Mary Hartzell, 12 00 SASH, large balance wheel entirely Jacob Maurer...... 8100 Anna Royer, 21 00 POTTSTOWN. DOORS, OF FARM MACHINENY. Burial of H. C. Cate...... 10 33 Henry Groff, 10 50 Catherine Missimer, David Willauer, Cathe­ independent of pulley Insurance Premium returned.... ; ...... 60 00 Charles Royer, 27 00- 126 00 rine Kent., Levi R. Shadier, Christiana Auman, BLINDS, Plow Shares and Extras of various Chilled Plows. Indenture fee...... 2 50 Elizabeth Stephens, Laura Spayd, John Crosby, SHUTTERS, Steady motion, and easy for Iron Fencing, and castings of all descriptions Dr. Charles Bradley, Norristown. Henry Batman, Thomas Wertz, Leah Close, Overdrawn out door relief...... 38 00 Emma Hollowell’s family, 13 00 MOLDINGS. the horse. Balance wheel made to order. Repairing and jobbing of all Sale of bu tter...... 19 37 Amanda Laver, Amos Bridenbach, Deborah En­ kinds of machinery work promptly attended to. Mina Everly’s family, 7 00 gle, Anna Haldeman. Of all kinds, Frames and all kinds of Building and belt pulley, so constructed that they can be changed to either side. We eggs...... 88 99 Grace Duffy’s family, 13 50 All the leading varieties of Farm Machinery kept poultry...... 107 57 POTTSGROVE. Materials in his line. Goods delivered on short guarantee them in every respect. We have taken special pains to construct a in stock, warranted the best. Sold on reason­ Winnifred Lee, 7 00 John Zimmerman, Catherine DeHaven, Abra­ steer hides...... 302 72 John McDonnell notice. I solicit an examination of my goods and grinejer that is superior to any now in the market. It is so coinstructed that in able terms at very lowest prices possible for good calf skins...... 19 30 21 00 ham Updegrove, Sarah Sabold. prices before purchasing elsewhere. Scroll work Mrs. M. Broadhurst, 7 00 case of accidental breaking it can be repaired at a slight cost. Can produce machinery to be sold at. Catalogues free on sheep sKins...... 9 38 John Willauer, NEW HANOVER. of every description, promptly done. 3-25-lyr application. Call or address rough fat...... 141 76 7 00 Mary Styer, Nanse Styer, Ellen Kolb. numerous testimonials if Eliza Mattis, 7 00 necessary as to the satisfactory work our cutters do. sluBh f a t ...... 12 50 John Hariiins, UPPER HANOVER. la rd ...... 187 85 7 00 Sarah Strieker, Jacob Partenheimer, Elizabeth THOMAS LOWNES, HEEBNER & SON'S, pigs ...... 153 18 Louisa Klarber, 5 50 Dettinger, Catherine Partenheimer, Matilda Lansdale^Montgomery County, Penna. Hepry Everly, 7 00 Reigner. 1 &&\ W. H. DAYIS. calf...... 3 00 Sarah Welsh’s family, Our Hurse Powers and Dwarf Threshers and Separators 14 00- 116 00 d o u g l a s s .—Catherine Erb. empty barrels...... ; ...... 40 00 Dr H. H. Whitcomb, Norristown. u p p e r s a l f o r d —Chas. Wambold, Anna Royer. potatoes...... 25 27 Lizzie Charles, 35 00 W agon: and: Carriage: Builders* Are unsurpassed anywhere, and guaranteed to give entire satisfaction. Send F r a n c o n i a .—Leah Gerhart. rags...... 3 96 Ann JacKson, 14 00 g r e e n l a n e — Mary Rapp. RAHN STATION, PA. for catalogue giving full description. We put up the very best Gristock & Vanderslice, old iron...... '...... 2 10 Julia Streeper, 28 00 corn, lime, salt and case...... 146 Ella Gears, 21 00 m i d d l e d i s t b i c t - w . r . rittenhouse , d i r e c t o r . We are prepared to do painting, light and heavy cabbage...... 1 00 Isaac Jackson, 7 00— 105 00 NORRISTOWN. work. COLLEGEVILLE, PA. brass...... '...... 5 80 Dr. H. Y. N'eiman, Pottsgrove. Anna Thompson, Thomas Douglas, Sarah Booz, W I N D M I L L planK...... 2 24 George Ziegler, 39 50 Mary Epps, Margaret Wilson, Elizabeth Lough- BLACKSMITHING, Meals of fire escape employees...... 12 50 D e a l e r s i n Samuel Billger, 49 00 lin, Clara Livergood, Emily McCord, John Pa- In the Country, a thing which no one wanting a convenient supply of water can Labor for fire escapes...... 14 13 Lizzie Johnson, 3 00 tratz, Emily Linder, Susan Deeds, Frederick Bat­ in all its branches. No pains spared to give Freight refunded...... 5 44 H. S. Sassaman, 4 50— 96 00 man, Grace Duffy, Susan Willauer, Susan Reed, satisfaction. Give us a call. afford to do without. Send for an estimate. Our facilities for manufacturing White and Yellow Pine, arid Hemlock Dinners and horse feed...... 71 40 Dr. E. F. Gerhard, Norristown. Eliza Vivers, Jane B. Devaney, Susan MeCor- TANKS are greatly improved, and has now become an extensive branch of our Hay scales...... 3 80 Mrs. Jacob Dotts, 9 00 mick, Nellie Doyle, Emma Cornog, Mary Gra­ business. We keep in stock a variety of the Estate of William Cressman...... 6 00 Mrs. Peter Schrader, 10 50 ham, Margaret Shambo, Charlotte Hardeassel, Carriage and Sleigh R. Klines...... - 65 Jacob Wagner, 84 50 John McDonnell, Sarah Jones, Levina Rue, Sa­ LUMBER, David Helbling...... 1 71 rah Williams, col’d. Margaret Jones Camilla J. G. Meyer...... 3 00 Catherine Thomas’ child, 7 00 BEST IRON PUMPS Alice JacKson, 8 00 Charles, WinnafredLee, Annie O’Neil, Mary Mc­ Various grades, dressed and undressed. Mary McCartney...... 1 75 Ellen Thwaits, 8 50 Donald, Peter Schrader, Alice Foley, Mary Kel­ 1 Charles Keller...... 12 00 John Richards, 7 00 ler, Alice. Sennet, Jenny Jones, Margaret Sween­ PAINTING In the market. Will furnish PULLEYS, HANGERS, SHAFTING, and gen­ Jacob Jacoby...... 6 00 Sarah A. Powers, ey, Julia Broadhurst, Annie Mills, Rebecca eral Mill Work. We carry a stock of G a lv a n ized I ron P ip e s for water and George Kellar...... 2 00 12 50— 92 00 SHINGLES, split and sawed. Dr. E. M. Furey, Norristown. Hampton, Rachel J/athews, Robert Bush. A/ar- BEST WORK GUARANTEED. steam ; also steam and water fittings in all variety. R e p a ir in g in all its C. Streeper...... 4 00 Mary Graham, IS 00 garet Case, Airs. William Royer, Sarah O’Neil, Mending shoes...... 50 Mary Ann Pryer, Alary Conley, Afary E. Stetler, Elmira Brown, branches attended to. PICKETS, Miscellaneous...... 1 ...... 7 00 We remove-old paint and repaint sleighs in CEDAR AND CHESTNUT Daniel Wilkinson, 6 00 A/argaret Torey, Aaron Bean, Alexander Wad- Wilhelmina Everly’s family, 9 00 kins, A/agdalene Ober, Jennie E. Scott, Eliza­ RAILS. Total amount paid to Co. Treasurer,... .$1901 43 Ellen Johuson, 21 00— 56 00 beth Davis, Eliza Wilson, Elizabeth Pollock, FINE CARMINE, Roberts Machine Company, CR. Dr. M. A. Long, Pottstown. Jane Worthington, Jacob Wagner, Elizabeth Lehigh and Schuylkill The Directors have expended for the mainte FredericK Riverneider’g family, 28 00 Shinners, Hannah Pugh, Charlotte Pierce, Afar- Collegeville, Fa. nance of Almshouse, out-door relief, out-door Permela Friese, 21 00 tha Ann Simms, Hannah V. Stong, Fannie DECORATED WITH GOLD; medical attendance, out-door burials, etc., from Mrs. BicKle, 7 00— 56 00 Shields, Ellen Jones, Barbara Barker, Emma Also in good wearing and finely contrasted January 1,1886, to January 1,1887, as follows Dr. M. F. AcKer, Upper Salford. Jackson, Lydia Fullerton, Catherine Thomas, SAL ABIES. Charles Wambold, 51 50 Afary Ritter, Adaline Lyle, Anna Batman, Afary colors, handsomely decorated with brilliant Harry S. Lowery, director...... $ 250 00 Mary Pflieger, 00— 54 50 | Cummings, Afary Elliot, Eliza Afattis, Elizabeth elastic finish, at people’s own 'prices. Our Facilities for Executing- Wm. R. Rtttenhouse, director...... 250 00 Dr. C. Z. Weber, Norristown Charles, John Halson, Kate Warner, John Wil­ John O. Clemens, director...... 250 00 Rachel Matthews, 28 00 son, Elizabeth Eddleman, Afary Afuckelhaney, Adam F. Saylor, steward...... 600 00 Mary McDonnell, 14 00 Anna B. Francis, Susan Williams,Lizzie Scbrack, W. IRA m il, . Mrs. A. F. Saylor, matron...... 200 00 Sarah Jopes, 6 50- 48 50 Catherine Loughery, Julia Streeper, Ellen T. Dr. J. Warren Royer, physician...... 300 00 Dr. G. A Blank &Son, Sumneytown. Thwaits, Sarah Custer, Charlotte Redfern, Afary Providence Square, Montg. Go., Pa. David H. Ross, clerk...... 250 00 Leah Seiler, 17 50 Nolan, Afary Poff, Afaria Pollock, Afrs. Cruik- Joseph H. Johnson, dep. steward 5 mo. 125 00 Nathan Koppleberger, 7 00 shanks. N. B.—Good Spar Spring Carriages for sale. JO B W O R K Amos Jones, dep. steward 2 m o ...... 50 00 William Erb, 11 50 UPPER PROVIDENCE. t l 6dec Harry Saylor, dep. steward 1 mo...... 25 00 Elizabeth Renninger, 2 50 Daniel Semle, James Jackson. COAL. - FranK B. Tyson, dep. steward 4 m os... 100 00 John D. Faust, 1 50- 40 00 PERKIOMEN. Samuel Rambo, farmer...... 300 00 Dr. B. K. Johnson, Norristown. Abraham Bergey, Elizabeth Fryer, Samuel Charles Ulerich, watchman...... 300 00 Margaret Hanson, 36 50— 36 50 I Fenstermaeher. are such as to Enable us to do strictly First-class work promptly and at reasonable prices. The FLO' Dr. F. M. Knipe, FredericK n o r r i t o n .— Horatio Sands, engineer...... 480 00 Ezekiel Williams. Job Work done at the I n d e p e n d e n t office favorably compares with that done anywhere in Jacob Heffner, b aser...... 300 00 Nancy Styer, 14 00 BRIDGEPORT. —COLLEGEVILLE— Jerry Kolb, shoemaKer...... 216 00 Samuel Smith, 7 00 James -AfcConnell, Wilhelmina Af yers, Eliza- the-County. Favor us with your orders and we will do our‘‘best to serve you well. Corn, Bran, Middlings, Ella Huntsberger, seamstress...... 156 00 John D. Faust, 7 00 , beth Carroll, Afary B. Smith, Sarah Harris, Sara Lizzie Saylor, cook...... 156 00 Mary Styer, 7 00- 35 00 | uel J. Reeder. OATS, LINSEED MEAL, Fred’K Myers, taylor...... 180 00 Dr. H. H..Drake, Norristown. PLYMOUTH. Mary Ottinger, Roller Mills Harriet Smith, cook...... 156 00 34 50— 34 50 George Harman, Louisa Atkinson, Charles T Thomas Murray, cook.'...... 78 00 Dr. C. H. Mann, Bridgeport. If you have anything to sell and want to sell it and if you want your neighbors and the rest of AND CAKE MEAL. Unknown, Baker, Isaac D. Jackson, Catherine Hanlin, John Catherine Weaver, cook...... 73 02 6 50 CAPACITY : 300 BUSHELS OF WHEAT, 100 Ellen McDevitts, 11 50 Harkins, Jane Tippen, John H. Richards, Bar mankind to know that jtou have something to sell and w ant to sell it—no m atter w hat it is— Shoemaker’s Phosphate, and others. Harrison’s Lizzie Brunner, cook...... 13 00 bara Breinning, William Arters, Emma Tomp BUSHELS OF RYE, AND 50 BARRELS Bridget Maxwell, nurse...... 104 00 John Kearns’ family, 14 00— 32 00 Town and Country Paint,—second to none In kins, Afary Devlin, Afartin Purcell. OF. FLOUR DAILY. Susan Marshall, “ ...... 78 00 Dr. W. H. Eck, Pottstown. the market. Also Harrison’s Rough and Ready Edward Miller, “ ...... Henry Bouchter, 14 00 LOWER DISTRICT.— HARRY S. LOWERY, DIRECTOR, Paint,—a cheap durable paint for barns and 72 00 fencing. Daniel Cannon, “ ...... 40 52 Mary Gresh, 6 00 CONSHOHOCKEN. William Brunner, “ ...... F.lbannon Wells, 4 50 Ellen Welsh, Harriet Little, Angelina Cham ADVERTISED 21 84 Henry Sell, Thomas Nugent, “ ...... 13 00 7 00— 31 50 bers, Philip Gable, Sarah Byrnes, Afaiy Red Wheat and Rye Wanted ! Gustavus Franss, “ ...... 10 00 Dr. E. B. Rossiter, Pottstown. mond, Hugh AfcGuire. Johauna Hogan, Ellen —IN THE COLUMNS OF THE— Lena Boley, ‘‘ ...... Deborah Engle, 28 00- 28 00 Burk, Afrs. John Reese, Thomas Afartin, Amelia For which I will pay highest prices in cash, and 10 80 Dr. 8. N. Wiley, Norristown. ENTERPRISE William Kelly, “ ...... ’ 8 00 Jackson, Catherine Kennedy, Aunty Keif, Annie still higher if taken out in trade. Joseph Foulhouer, “ ...... Mary Ritter, 12 00 AfcVickers, Ephraim Parvin, Catherine Ratcliff, 8 OO Susan Deeds’ child, 13 00— Annie Bainbridgc, “ ...... 6 52 35 00 Afrs. Alonzo Blizzard, Bridget Donovan, Emma John Royer, gardner, 8 mos...... Dr.'Benjamin Nice, Norristown. Werkeiser, Sarah Buckley, Araminta Griffith. ^ “PROVIDENCE 48 00 Letitia Bowman, F O R H A 1 . E MARBLE WORKS! FranK Nyce, laborer...... 36 00 00— 25 00 ■ WEST CONSHOHOCKEN. J. McFarland, feeding chicKens, 6 mos. Dr. J. O. Knipe, Norristown. Afargaret Kelly, Afargaret Murphy, Elmir 12 48 Mrs. Lehr, ROLLER FLOUR, Royersford* Montgomery Co. Pa. Henry Brown, “ 3 mos. 6 24 3 00 Vance, Mary Dewees, Sallie Smith, Ellen Bur Morris Haines, “ 3 mos. 6 24 Sarah Williams, 7 00 gess, Emily McGann, Ezekiel Anderson, Mary Eliza Moyer, 5 50 McNicholas. IFfyiED FLO UR , would announce to my friends and the public, ShadracK Lewis, blacKsmith, 5 mos. 10 00 INDEPENDENT that I am now prepared to furnish all kinds oi Mrs. Harrison, 9 00— 24 50 WHITEMARSII. George Ramage, “ 4 mos. 8 00 Marble Work, at reasonable prices. J . Creasinger, feeding cows, 7 mos. Dr. Hiram R. Loux, Souderton. GRAIN, FEED, OF ALL KINDS. 14 00 Susans Ellis, Patrick Crotty, Mary Butler, Han The best advertising medium in the middle section of Montgomery county. Wherever the I n d e ­ Henry Kindig, “ 3 mos. Jonas Cressman’s family, 14 00 nah Hurley, Margaret Flynn, Sallie Parker, Mrs 6 00 Samuel Ramsey’s family, 7 00— Seed Wheat at reasonable prices. Timothy Michael Lynch, “ 2jnos. 4 00 21 00 Bontler, Celia Colmar, Eliza Fite. p e n d e n t circulates it is eagerly scanned by interested readers. It is read by at least 3500 Drs. Groff and Keelor, Harleysvlllle. and Clover Seed. Also TRINLEY’S MONUMENTS ani TOMBSTONES, Joseph McCullough, carpenter...... 7 50 NORTH WALES. Mrs. Jacob Heffner, washing...... Leah Gerhart, 21 00— 21 00 and the BUFFALO people every week, and its circulation is steadily increasing. Money judiciously 11 62 Dr. Samuel Wolf, SidppacKville. Elizabeth Denner, Charlotte B. Young, Cathe­ Of Italian or American Marble or Granite, in Elizabeth Fryer, 17 50 rine King. Invested In an advertisement in Its columns will bring you liberal returns. - the finest and latest designs. Total amount of salaries, $5,292 78 FERTILIZERS! Hannah Witman, 3 00- 20 50 towamencing .—Hannah Overholtzer. A public sale of Personal Property advertised in the I n d e p e n d e n t ALMSHOUSE EXPENSES, ETC. Dr. J. C. Mewhinny, L. Providence. Maintenance...... $ 227 80 John Nungessor, 1 • 20 50— 20 50 UPPER MERION. will not fail to attract the attention of numerous peonle GALVANIZED RAILINGS, Removals...... 113 16 Dr. L. L. Cope, Souderton. James Tinkler, John i/arrison, M ary Epright - B R _A_ 1ST - and bring together plenty of buyers. Advertiso Groceries...... Ellen Kearns. For Enclosing Burial Lots, of different descrip­ 1,052 33 J. W. Jordon’s family, 17 00— 17 00 By the car load close to cost. Dry Goods...... 707 72 Dr. R. L. Cooper, ShoemaKertown. LOWER MERION. tions. Particular attention paid to Mar­ Flour and feed...... 3,085 52 Ann Yerkes, child, 15 50— 15 50 J7annah Pierce, Ann Frost, Mary McGarvey, MIDDLINGS retail at car-load ble Work, for the bases of Shoulders...... 600 72 Dr. Titus Albright, Hatfield. Sarah Gallager, Annie Coyle, William Etzell, prices. Wheat grists ground by the old Drugs...... BUILDINGS, STEPS, SILLS, ETC., ETC 476 61 Richard Young’s family, 15 00— 15 00 Benjamin Chester, Isabella Mulholland, M a rg a process or exchanged for Holler Flour. Chop­ ^ “SUBSCRIBE FOR THE Leather...... 301 56 Dr. H. F. Slifer, North Wales. ret Porter. AH work Guaranteed to give Satisfaction, ffnd oil...... 200 48 Elizabeth Denner, 12 50 ping done, etc. Stock on Farm Dec. 31st, 1886. put up in a workmanlike manner. Any design Tobacco...... 128 88 Catherine King, 2 00— 14 50 furnished desired on Monuments or Tombstones. Coal...... 1,860^12 Dr. D. K. Bechtel, Kulpsville. horses, 2 mules, 8 yoke oxen, 20 milch cows, Work can be seen at the yard, or the different WhisKey, 148 50 Catherine Mills, 7 00 i_PB O 'V "IID R 33)TGR] Cemeteries in the neighborhood, that has been Advertising...... 2 heifers, 1 calf, 4 fat steers, 16 stock steers, 3 485 88 Catherine Creaner, 7 00— 14 00 sheep, 18 fat hogs, 41 shoats. I. PAIST, Collepille, Fenna. turned out at the E n t e r p r i s e W o r k s . Call and Lumber...... 126 32 Dr. John D. Weaver, Norristown. POULTRY. see me, and get prices. My expenses are low; Cattle...... 1,979 76 Andrew Wilson, 10 00— 10 00 7 7 therefore I can sell accordingly. My motto: Cows...... 215 50 Dr. J. S. Morey, Royersford. 100 pair chickens. 15 turkeys, 6 ducks, 3 pea­ “ Low prices and fair dealings, Mule...... fowls. 208 40 Mrs. Oliver Jones, 10 00— 10 00 RESPECTFULL T, Sheep...... 102 57 I)r. Oscar Leedom, Plymouth. PRODUCE OF FARM YEAR 1886. Seventeen Years’ Experience Rails...... ; ...... 68 00 Isaac Tompkins’ family, 10 00— 10 00 Ill loads bay, 28 four horse loads cornfodder, —AND ALL LOSSES— —$1.25 per annum, in advance. You will get the worth of your money and more or less happiness Fire escapes...... Dr. George A. Blame, Sumneytown. 1800 bus. corn, broom corn for 110 brooms, 810 850 00 into the bargain by subscribing and paying for the I n d e p e n d e n t , the paper that stands on its Fire escape specifications and ex...... 70 60 Leah Seiler, 00 bus. wheat. 215 bus. rye, 1475 bus. oats, 1200 D. Theo. Buckwalter. Insurance...... 215 00 Aaron Drace, 2 00— 9 00 bus. potatoes, 12 bus. winter apples, 17 bbls. ri­ own bottom and says what it has to say without fear or favor. The I n d e p e n d e n t June8-ly. Hops and M a lt...... de^ 10 bus. soup beans, 3 bbl$. pickles, 7% bus. FULLY PAID ! 59 40 Dr. J. E. Ritter, Pottstown. contains all the' news of a local and general nature It can get hold of, and Hardware...... 263 23 izzie Saylor, 00— 7 00 peas, 23 bus. onions, 18 bus. string beans, 5 bus —PROVES THE— Stamps, boons and stationery...... 67 00 Dr. M. Y. Weber, Evansburg. lima beans, 49 bus. tomatoes, 21 bus. cantelopes, all opinions worthy of space. If you want a live, wide-awake nineteenth COLLEGEVILLE BlacKsmith worK...... 178 46 Abraham Bergey, 00 - 7 00 4600 beads cabbage, 12% bus. cucumbers, 4 bus. Carpenter worK...... 76 40 Dr. J. K. Gerhard, Worcester. radishes 30 bus. red beets, 40 bus. parsnips, 36 Temperance Mutual Benefit Association century local and general newspaper with opinions of its own, Mason worK...... 64 00 Elizabeth Denner, 7 00— 7 00 doz. asparagus, 30 doz. robart, 26 doz. peppers TO BE ONE OF THE SUBSTANTIAL INSTI­ subscribe for the PROVIDENCE INDEPENDENT. Spool cotton...... 41 60 Dr. 8. Seiple, Centre Square. 7 doz. egg plants, 10 bbls. salad, 4 bbls. sour TUTIONS OF OUR STATE. Stocxings...... 43 79 Caroline Charles, 6 00— 6 00 krout, 10 bus. sweet potatoes, 75 bus. turnips, Brooms and brushes...... 41 34 Dr. E. M. Corson, Norristown. 3006talks of celery, 1894 ibs bard soap, 53 bbls. ! Lamps...... Mrs. Burk, soft soap, 40,819 tbs. beef, 1669 lbs. veal, 1303tbs. BAKERY 31 70 00 - 3 00 HALF A MILLION paid to Beneficiaries. Grates and grate bars...... 93 17 mutton, 18,914 tbs. pork, 124 4 horse loads ma­ OYER FOUR HUNDRED per cent, profit has Printing and approving new rules... 34 28 $1,560 00 nure, 599 ox cart loads manure. accrued to the heirs of deceased members, in all ’R O L L E R " FULL STOCK OF Tinware...... 10 20 OUT-DOOR BURIALS. MANUFACTURED IN INSTITUTION 1886. cases. Notions and sundries...... 142 08 D. Y. Mowdey, Norristown. 516 men’s shirts, 51 women’s chemise, 6 infant This Association had a net gain in member­ Farming implement*...... 143 30 Ira Sands, 10 00 ship of READY MADE J. H. RICHARD, Prop’r. Tubs and boiler chemise, 6 infant petticoats, 4 undershirts, 3 pair 9 67 M. Brown’s child, 5 00 drawers, 10 saeqes, 60 aprons, 23 petticoats, 63 M itts...... 28 55 Mary Pryer, 10 00 Harness...... dresses, 17 infant gowns, 13 snnbonnets, 245 MEMBERS 11 20 orenzo Baxe, 10 00 sheets, 187 pillow cases, 32 quilts, 89 towels, 40 L o c k s ...... " 20 55 Sarah Williamson, 10 00 In 1886, and over Half a Million of Insurance. FU»! F ish...... bolster cases, 51 chaff-beds, 8 window curtains, HARNESS! Fresh Bread* Rolls &c.* 12 00 Harriet Williams, 10 00 4 table cloths, 2 feather beds, 124 pairs men’s The greatest economy in management is guaran­ Gas fitting...... 8 84 David Murray, 10 00 teed. All Members Fully Secured. Of superior quality, manufactured from the best Pointing rails...... " shoes, 31 pairs women’s shoes and 2 pairs child­ Of the best material and manufacture, at 8 12 Albert Williams’ child, 5 00 ren’s shoes, 394 pairs pants, 128 coats, 196 vests, Our Endowment Plan is especially desirable wheat by Improved Facilities, at the Extra laborers...... 84 00 John B. Majesxy, 10 00 53 pair suspenders. for young men. The investment will double in EVERY MORNING. Dr. J. W. Royer, small-pox eases...... 50 00 Edward West, 10 00— 90 00 ten years. BlaeK R ock bridge toll...... 36 00 Charles Y. Smith, Norristown, NAMES OF PAUPERS WHO DIED IN INSTITUTION YEAR 1886. toiler's, U p r Provifleace Spare. Hats...... 39 00 ewis Epp’s child. 5 00 gent Yerkes Station Mills. Lime...... 210 Ö0 homas Slaven’s child, 5 00 William Roney, Levi Gilbert, Geo. Rudolph, J. W. WANNER, A , Slating roof...... 14 25 cuis Epp’s child, 5 00 Kate Griffith, William Cress man, Leah ZZector, Lower Providence, Montg. Go., Pa. Handkerchiefs...... 9 80 Mina Everiy’s child, 5 00 col’d ; Milton iZarley, Pat. Gallagher, Jefferson IC E CREAM! P aints...... 8 64 Rosanna Doyle’s ehlld, 5 00 Seil (child), Jno. Natlen, Nicauon Needham, Quality Guaranteed. Lowest Market Prices. ■Williamsport poor district, board of Thom s Alien, 10 00 Robeit Cooper, jETenry Recsn, Jno. Fisher, Wil­ ' Albert Croll and family...... 127 38 Margaret Hanson, 10 00 liam Carrigan, Chas. Lewis, Jesse Moore, An­ WILLIAM E. JOHNSON, Always on hand a full Stock of Different flavors, during the Season now open­ Berks Co. Almshouse, board of Henry Hannah Banxes, 10 00— 55 00 drew Wood, Susan Marshall, Mary McCarthy, ed. Parties, Pic-Nics and weddings supplied at Reese...... 15 14 J. McGonagle, ConshohocKen. Jacob G. Meyer. Total 21. CORN, short notice, on reasonable terms. B ucks Co. Almshouse, board of Fred­ JaneJones, 10 00 Paupers in the institution at the end of each OATS, erick Neaman...... 15 05 Sallie Epright, 10 00 quarter during the year 1886. BRAN, Blocidey Almshouse, board of Eliza­ Henry Tozer’s children, 10 00— 30 00 beth Borland...... 26 87 1st quarter Jan. 1st to April 1st, 302% MIDDLINGS, Washington Daub, Souderton. 2nd ” April 1st to July 1st James Gilbert...... 17 48 44 35 206% RYE BRAN, Sarah Young, 10 00 3rd ” July 1st to Oct. 1st 258% All kinds of Horse Goods selling at very low COLLEGEVILIE W. H. LuKens, board of John Wilson 4 00 Margaret Yonng, 10 00 — 20 00 &c., &c. & c. Peter Saylor, board of John Nungessor 4th ” Oct. 1st to Dec. 31st 253% figures. 30 00 T. O. Gorman, Norristown. Monthly average 239 Daniel Roshong, board of chi'd___!.. 30 00 John Willauer, 10 00 LOWEST CASS PRICES. WHIPS, Dr. I. M. Korlin, board of feeble mind­ Mina Roes’ child, 5 00— 15 00 Born iu the institution during the year, four(4) Providence Square, Pa, ed children 30 97 Isaac Jones, Douglas. Bums supplied with meals and lodging. Good, clear Wheat received at all times. TOP-GOFERS, Ladies Aid Society, board of children 392 00 Mrs. Jacob Sell, 10 00— 10 00 Fem. MARBLE YARD ! William Morris, Whitemarsh. Meals. IMPORTED COLLARS. $15,7541 39 John McLaughlin, 10 00— 10 00 1st quar Jan. 1 to April 1 899—890 9 1860 ------EVERT DESCRIPTION OF------OUT DOOR RELIEF. J. H. LANDES. T. Nice & Bro., JenKintown. 2nd “ April 1 to July 1 283—269 11 600 Call and examine our stock and ascertain Upper district...... 1,186 00 Sarah Wilson, _ 10 00— 10 00 3rd “ July 1 to Oct. 1 . 109—100 3 236 prices before going out of your latitude to make J.H.C. BRADFORD,Prop’r. lUiririlA “ 3,304 84 I. O. Crouthamel, Line Lexington. 4th “ Oct. 1 to Dec. 31 521—514 7 1094 HIAiRiN E S S your purchases. Repairing attended to promptly. Lower u ...... Lydia Dannehower, 10 00— 10 00 1,725 00 Made to order and kept on hand. First-class Samuel Fox, SKippack township. • Total 1812—1773 30 3796 Abraham Bergey, 10 00— 10 00 material and good workmanship, and Wm. J. THOMPSON, 1 NET EXFNNSES OF INSTITUTION. no pains spared to give customers John &, Detwiler. TOMBSTONES OUT DOOR MEDICAL ATTENDANO J. E. Shillick, Schwenksvllle. —BUTCHER, AND DEALER IN THE BEST— Abraham Saylor, 10 00— 10 00Total amount of expenditures $29,121.01 satisfaction. A full stock Dr. P. Y. Eisenberg, Norristown. From which deduct the following : of all kinds of Peter Emory J. Nunemaker, Lederachville. $ 3 00 Paul Hartzell, 10 00— 10 00Income from institution $1901.43 ESTABLISHED 1857. William Fulmer 9 50 Out door relief 6215.84 MONUMENTS Aaron Bean A. B. Trumbauer, Green Lane. 7 00 John D. Faust, 10 00— 10 00 Out door medical attendance 1560.00 HORSE - GOODS ! ! BEEF,= Ac., of any design desired promptly fur-« Elizabeth Davis 13 00 Levi Jenes, Green Lane. Out door burials . 300.00 Including Whips, Blankets, Lap Covers, &c. J. M. Albertson & Sons,, nished at the lowest possible prices con-, Jennie Johnson 3 00 Elizabeth Hauck, 10 00— 10 00 Board of children outside of sistent with good worKmanship. All de­ Mary Butler 3 00 almshouse as per act of as­ By attention to business and by serving my VEAL: BANKERS, signs executed In the best manner. Estimate* John Wilson 7 00 sembly 452.97 patrons to the best of my ability, I hope to merit for all Kinds of worK pertaining to. the business Sarah Stong $ 300 00 Norristown, Pa. 3 00 SUMMARY. Board of Mont. co. paupers share of the public patronage. 27janly cheerfully given. feb!8tf. Mary Conley’s children 6 50 Salaries, $ 5,290 78 temporarily in other counties 201.92 John Hallso 14 00 Almshouse, etc., Board of John Wilson and = M U TT0N j Anna B. Francis 15,754 39 3TPer Cent. 7 00 Out-door Relief, 6,215 84 John Nungessor 34.00 Visits Collegeville, Trappe, and vicinity on Tues­ JOSEPH STONE, Amanda Longacre 5 50 Out-door Medical Attendance, 1,560 00 Erection of fire escapes 920.60$11,586.76 AFFLICTEDemllNFORTUNATE day, Thursday and Saturday mornings of each Interest Paid on Deposits Mrs. Symes 3 00 Net cost of keeping institution 17,534.25 Out-door Burials, 300 00 After all others fail consult week. Thankful to the public for past favors he Subject to check on 10 days notice. CARPET WEAVER Mrs. Brown 3 00 Net cost of keeping each inmate 73.37 invites continued patronage. Highest cash price Wilhelmina Myers 20 50 Whole amount of ordèrs issued, $29,121 01 Net cost of each inmate per week 1.41 paid for calves. MONEY TO LOAN. -COLLEGEVILLE HOTEL, Lewis Griffith 3 00 329 N. 15th St., below Callowhill, Phila., Pa. N o r r i s t o w n , January 31st, 1887. The Directors congratulate the tax payers up­ Anna Sile 3 00 on the reduced net cost of maintaining the alms­ 2 0 years experience in all S P E C I AI j diseases. Per­ (Formerly Beard House.) Howard McLaughlin 3 00 We, the undersigned Auditors of Montgomery manently restores those weakened by early indiscre­ WM. J. THOMPSON, STOCKS and BONDS Rag Carpetwoven to order In any style desired'. house (being $2,018 00 less than last year), and tions, &c Call or write. Advice free and strictly con­ BOUGHT AND SOLD. Thomas Allen 6 50 county, do hereby certify that we have carefully feel assured that this result has been accom- Satisfaction guaranteed. Good Rag Carpet for fidential. Hours; n a. m. till a, and 7 to xo evening» LOWER PROVIDENCE, PA. Boxes in Vavlt to Rent at Low Rates. sale at reasonable prices.