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DAILY TOWANDA REVIEW. VOLUME 111, NO. 90. LOCALS. Personal. Miss CORA visiting in Mont rose. Mrs. E. O. GOODRICH is visitiug in Phila delphia. President PASSAGE of the school board is on the sick list. GEORGE RYAN has taken a clerkship in ROSKNFIELD'S Clothing House. Maj. LEVI "WELLS of Spring Hill was in Towanda yesterday and ruade us a pleasant call. Mrs. E. B. MOORE, her son FRED and daughter HELEN, of Ulster, will spend their Thanksgiving with friends in this place. Mrs. C. L. JUDD, who has been visiting in this section for some weeks past, left on Monday to join her husband at Corry, from which place they proceed to their future home in Lincoln, Nebraska. The editors of the REVIEW return thanks to a good friend in Troy for a twelve pound turkey, so neatly and scientifically dressed that it looks good enough to eat without roasting. We hope every " poor printer" has as thoughtful and generous a friend as WILLIAM SIMMS, Esq. and that to-day they ara provided with as plump a turkey as we expect to sit down to. Quite a fall of snow was*experienced here yesterday. Roll of Honor exercises at the Graded School to-morrow afternoon. The Land League Ball last night was a very pleasant and enjoyable affair to those participating. POWELL & Co. are opening an elegant new invoice of goods selected by the senior mem ber of the firm. A union thanksgiving service will be held in the Presbyterian church at 10:30 this a. in. Rev. J. S. STEWART, D. D.,will de liver the discourse. The collection will be in aid of the Ladies Benevolent Association. Go prepared to give liberally and cheerfully. You will hear a good sermon. The musical entertainment given by Mrs. PERUIGO'S pupils at the residence of Mr. JESSE MYER last evening was enjoyed by a goodly number of ladies and gentlemen. The young ladies acquitted themselves most cred itably to their teoeher as well as themselves. We regret that we are unable to give a more extended notice of the exceedingly enjoyable affair. At the conclusion of the musical treat the closing nerformance of which was a vocal duct by Miss LAURA SMITH and Mr. W. S. MACK, listened to with great pleasure—-re freshments were served. Holiday G< od< el ct d with great c: r at Whitcomb's Rook Store. Christmas Cards. New Year Cards, Birtl - di , Wedding and Condolence Cards, at WHITCOMBV, Books bv eminent authors and Poets, in the finest bindings suitable for holiday prer euts, at WHircOMB'S. A large assortment of neat Stationery, just receive I Jewel Boxes, Work Boxes, Toilet and Nail sets in p'ush and leather Goods at Whitcomb's Book Store. No trouble to show goods. THANKSGIVING— To day has been set apart by the President and the Governor of the commonwealth as a day of thanksgiving anil prayer for the mercies and blessings vouch safed io the people by a kind Providence du ring the past year. We trust the day may be universally and conscientiously observed by all our people. A union service will b<* held in the Presbyterian church at 10:30 u. m. and exercises appropriate to the occasion will be observed in the ITniversalist church in the evening. At both places a collection will be taken for tha Ladies Benevolent Association TOWANDA, PA., THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 1881. —a very proper and practical method of giv ing expression to thankfulness for blessings in "basket and store." Thanksgiving day was instituted by the pilgrim fathers as a day of prayer and praise in memory of the boun tiful crops of the first harvest in their new home. It has grown with the na tion's growth, and become a national holiday. It was originally a farmer's festival but now its observance has become so general that the home not on the farm is none the less the scene of thanksgiving joys and praise. One of the most attractive features of this memo rial day is the gathering of the scattered members of the family at the old home, there under the paternal roof, to give thanks to the Giver of all good for the great blessings of national growth and prosperity. To many Thanksgiving means a feast of the fat things of the land—the best pumpkins made into the best pie, and the finest turkey of the flock served up with cranbury sauce and all the good things Hint go to make the feast complete. Tlnm'. sgiving day and turkey have been associated together so long and for excellent reasons, that it seems the noble bird would almost know the day the Presi dent appoints for its dissolution. Thanks giving is pre-eminently a home festival, and though as yet a distinctively American insti tution it deserves not only to be preserved to us with all its sacred recollections and In fluences, but it or some other similar custom prevail in every land where family ties are recognized. The members of Company A are requested to report at the Armory in full uniform at 10 o'clock a. m.. Thanksgiving day, for the pur pose of engaging in a shooting match for a turkey. The match will be shot on the Com pany's range just across the river and prom ises to be well contested and interesting. When it was known that Iroquois had won the Derby, proud America swung the hat; and when it was further known that his breeder—Aristides Welsh. Esq.of Erdenheitn near Philadelphia, Pa., indorsed St. Jacobs Oil as a remedy for fine stock, America ad mired the judgment displayed. There will be no session of school at the Institute to-dav nor to-morrow. The News Condensed. New oil discovery is reported at Titus ville. Scoville finished liis opening in the Guitteau case yesterday and several wit nesses were called for the defense. The case of the supposod attempted slayer of the assassin Guitteau is not yet disposed of by the grand jury. Owing to the prevalence of small-pox in Biddeford, Maine, all of the public schools have been closed.'Over 3,000 persons have been vaccinated. There has been fifteen cases, six of which proved fatal. The cigar-makers, strike at Milwaukee continues, ancl lias become very bitter. The manufacturers have contracted with 400 employes from San Francisco, and ar ranged to bring them on at once. A general strike of the coach drivers in New York began last Tuesday. The men, who complain that they have to work eigli teen, nineteen and twenty hours per day, demanded sl4 per week. The employers refuse to give more than sl2. About 400 men are on strike. A dispatch from Auburn says that Wagoner, the pension agent sentenced last week to a year's imprisonment in the Monroe Country Penitentiary, had lost his power of attorney given him by one Robinson. Had that been produced lie would have been free. The paper has been found since, and the court will doubtless recommend his pardon. Mr. OTTARSON, the upholsterer, is putting some very nice goods in just now for the Holidays. Qo and see what a Bargain you can get with him. The "Senate" Saloon is not only supplied with the best oysters in the market, bnt 011 the lunch counter may always be fouud everything tho ap petite craves. Under Chamborlin's jewelry store. FOIt SALE —Two covered buggies, single har ness, saddle and bridle, cutter, and a lot of farming utensils. Apply to JOHN W. MIX. Cfllce, Mer cur Block, Towanda, l'a- Wanted, a place to do general house work, by an experienced girl. Apply at E. G. Kromer's. Miss EMMA WARINU respectfully informs the ladies that she has taken rooms at Mr. Wlll. Keys er's house, on Pine street near Graded school where she will be pleased to see all in need of her services. Cutting, fitting and dress making done on resonahle terms, and all work warranto to suit FIVE CHILDREN AT ONE TIME ! — A Lady In Neic England had five children sick with Chills at one time. Her pastor recommended Thermaline. She bought a family box and cured the whole lot. Ch dren won't take quinine; its hitter taste turns their stomachs. Thermaline is put up in sugar-coated cap sub ts, like small flat beans. Only costs 25 cents a box. It has never been known to fail, and is now prescribed by physicians instead of quinine. Don't fail to go to JOHN SULLIVAN'S on Bridge street, for the best five cent cigar. A good girl wanted a place to do general house work Enuquir at this office. BUSINESS LOCAL. Largest assortment of Vases and mottoed Cups Cups and Saucers, in town at the 5 CENT Store. Immense shipments of TOYS for the Holiday trade, are being received daily at the 5 CENT Store. BRADFORD COUNTY ROAD LAWL.—.lust Published, a revised edition of Carnochan's Road Laws and Laws Relating to Township Officers in Bradford County," by Samuel W. Buok. For sale at Treasurer's Office or ai either Whit comb's ar Cross's bookstore, Towanda, Pa. DISSOLUTION.— Notice is hereby given that the copartnership heretofore exist ing between tin* undersigned under the firm name of FOSTER& SCOT T has been dissolved by mutu ai consent. All persons indebted to the late firm must make immediate settlements. Either Mr. Foster or Mr Scott will attend to the settlement of accounts. W.N. FOSTER. Nov. 2, 1881. 11. A. SCOTT. I Q 11. BEAN, Plain and Ornamental Painter, AND PAPER HANGER. All work in his line promptly executed on shor notice. From long experience both in city and country, he prides himself ou being able to suit the most fastidious. CO.ftJL CHEAP! Until further notice the Coal Dealers in Towanna will sell Pittston Corl in yard at $4.00 per ton. LOYAL SOCK COAL AT YARD. Loyal Sock in yard at $3.50 per ton. PRICE ONE CENT. Josh Billings! MERCUR HALL, Wednesday Evening DECEMBER 21st, 1881. Tickets now on sale at Kirby's'Drug Store, Whitcomb's book store and at Fitch's confectionery store. ADMISSION - - .50 cents. No extra charge for Reserved Seats. QOMETHING NEW. G. It. WOO MP # CO- 9 are up to the times in making new styles of Pictures. The latest is a small Card Photograph, called MINETTS which, are very pretty and take well, Price only $1 per dozen. Their Tintypes are also made 4 at a time, made very quickly and sell 4 for 50 cents, card size. Remember the place, Patton'g Block, corner Bridge and Main Streets. RALE OF VALUABLE REAL ESTATE. The undersigned will offer for sale the balance of the Real Es tate ol G. F. Mason, which he holds as Trustee, on Thursday, Dec. ist,'Bi, at 2 p.m. On the premises described. Lot No. s', containing 5 acres ; lot No. 6, containing 5 acres ; lot No, 7, containing 5 acres, lot No. 11, containg 4 acres and 26 perches. Those lots all front on Main street, and are on the west side. Also the following build ing lots on the east side of Main street; Lots No. 47,48, 49 and 117, all front on Main street and are 40 feet front, and from 160 to 170 feet deep. Lot No. 56 faces Ontre street; has 50 feet front and from 90 to 100 feet deep. Lot No. 79 faces Centre street and has 50 feet front and 150 feet depth. No. 145 i s a pai t of a lot lacing both Creek and Centre streets. Lots No. 148 and one 150 face Centre st. and are 50 feet front and 150 ft. deep. Lots No. 141 and 142 face Creek staeet, These two lots are in a triangular shape and erch are 50 feet wide. Lot No. 85 is a corner lot facing Centre street and has a house thereon. Any of the above property can be purchased at private sale by applying to the Trustee or to Hon. Joseph Powell, Wm. M. Mallory, Esq., or Col. J. F. Means, members of the Advisory Committee. TERMS OF SALE.—One third at time of sale ; one-third in six months ; and the remainder in one year, with intrest from day of sale. H. L. SCOTT, Nov. 9th, 1881. Trnstee.