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7 Ms. A.B. hinrpiay, hop dealer, isswsy on * office: Qeo’q With malice toward hone, and charity for fill, _ + Miss Jennte Avo‘ry goes to Texas for the; winter. a business tour.. ___ Mr. and Mra. Ji 811188 Bunyan] have returned 1mm 'New York, 'There are How 428 scholurs in attendance at our Union School. ~ ~Mr.and Mrs; B;P yhnve gonetoKsn— we monsvmw a. Del wore sheet pearly completed . Mrs. Gen. Grindlsy' of Utica, has, taken e -Woodsids cottage for-the winter. Mrs, F. A. Leo will spend the winter with her daughter in Augusta, _ Mo .._ 'The genial countenance of ChMtMOHM& Lathrop was seen on our streats last week, The marrage of LeGrand A. Braitard to Ads May Ball is announced to takeplace | soon, ~ Hyda Clark and wife have returned and | afe -dbnllcled at the Hall, Heaof-Dmego late L lll 2 ___ We are pleased to see Paul T. Brady at- tending to business again after his Tafe ill- ' ness. .~ | - 'The absence from .the express wagon of H. 8. Cadwell is regretted-by his towns- men. . About $100 was netted by the ladies of the Methodist church of this village, at their recent supper. 1 Mr. and Mrs. E. F. Beadle are at home again, | Their son, Irving, who is in poor health, is with them. , Mr. Shumway, of Shumway & Church, druggists, is in New-¥ork making purchas | es for the holiday trade. The residence of G. W. Holmes, corner Pioneer and Lake Btk, is being-improved by the addition of a pinzzn. Abbey's Uncle Tom's Cabin Company will give an entertainment in Bowne Ope: ta House, Saturday, Dec. 5th, Just notice our new sign when passing the Famuz® office. It is a beauty. Le: Grand Braipurd was the artist. Tax Famezn will be found an excellent advertising mediums, \ct Wm leave no loss or inconverence behind. best families in the county and state: >> Correspondents will please forward com- munications so that they will reach us not later than Wednesday of cach week. Next week J. A. Lynes, attorney, will assist the .DisFict Attorney of Bchoharle county in the prosecution of criminals, Farmers and others who have an extra supiply of produce, are kindly invited to remember the little ones at the Orphanage, Tax Famwen office is located on MeH street, one dod éast of Shaw and Quaif's hop store, opposite the i‘eiegraph A birthday party was given at the resi- dence of A. H. Gazley, last Monday eve- ning, in honor of his son, John. Stokes assess; usE on | who o - The Dr. 3 Johnston houge will be occupied 2 ~ «| this winter by- Mrs, 'Mary.Cooper, lato: of Wuhurwinkshmu—temm to the old family residence on the same o anpng of the 'trustées of Btoidird& Howard\ Live Stock Co., hold 1° here Tuesday, week, the usual dividend of 10 --- was-déclared-payabte-on- -t0th- -- From-our Regular ndani. j - Ingo Baturday, Nov. 16th, it was . ; &t a temperance meeting held in this vil- I*, Resolved, That we as law .ablding citi- days. i house, s+ .-. Geo. Johnson lately: nrrive from: nerville. ~ 2 verly-a-few 8. W. Saxton has moved into his new At _AmosBisslehasJomrned_fmm.his.trip [4f the sime does not cease infmediate steps be taken fers tor justice. Shorman.-Rev-Ataphen-Tay 8 tlon upon the daily violation of the. excise Inwin our putdst, especially onSundsy, and advisg that g the offend- Androw Spender, B. L. Entests. H NY Baxton wqek—on Wednesday in Thursday in this village. f 'were présent. at each-convention. At Hig ureeting here, George W. Heéad.of | 'Cherry Valléy,-was cliosen Chairman, © {day of December. : *_ A. social party, of about fifty young gen- . {pleasant aff any apparent short comings in this issue, as ready for the press. -. -' sided here, and-was Overseer of the Poor, years: Hewaebroughtto Lakewood Cem- story—for intsmsnn 'Gentrat-hotel, Cooperstown; on- Tuesday, | ~ elected forrtfieensning year. In the interest of our advertising patrons we ask a careful piusii of what they have to say elsewhere this issue. Theman judiciously never fails to reap excell—nt harvests from his sowings. 3r, H. Groat Has made & d improve- ment in the old town pump'store building. |- He has given it a new form, and when it is completed will be an ornament to that seg- Rrestaurant, - A musienl convention, under the manage- | ment of 8. J. W. Reynolds and-E. A. Pot- ter, will be held hore during the last woek of January: ._Prof.J; P. Cobb of Bosttn,. pie, is engaged as conductor. - -- Otsego Council, man—firm olent Legion, meets every two weeks in the Nelson Block, cor. Main and Chestnut sts. Itis nhewmrganfltion here, but starts off strongly andis likely to be of much benefit | 'Thé point made in Rev. Mr. Chaffec's Thanksgiving sermon in regard to the useof nioney for the purpose of electing this or that political candifiate, was timely, and should be heeded. Itis a growing evil, it out. _L A certain paper published in this village, in a recent issue, printed the following: 'The individual who tells an untruth for the purposeof injuring his neighbor in per- son and property is n more detestiable crea- ture than the sneak thief.\ How about an editor who publishes it? The exercise of civility costs one nothing. Itcalls for no sacrifice of time, money, or Hinterest.. 'There is nothing to. consume or fatigue one in this delightful exercise. Itis the spontancous flow of good affections, and consists in those little offices of kindness which can be discharged without trouble; . Wesend out this week a large number of eamplé copies of the Orezgo Fanmzn, that the public may judge of its merits. As we cannot, send a copy to every person, we hope those who do receive It will show it to their neighbors. 'We shall reserve a few 'copies in the office, so that any one desiring mail a copy to any address, At the weekly goclable of the Presbyte- tian Society, held in its Chapel Wednesday evening,\ Dec. 2, a plessant event took place. The Sunday School class of young ten, of Mr. B. Phimrey is teacher; presented him with a copy of Doro's Bible Tilustrations, It was a perfect surprise to Mr. P., and he feelingly responded to the tlemen aud ladies, was given at.Qart's hotel Thanksgiving evening It was a decidedly |. Wonskthe indulgenoeof our readers for 6 largoamountor-Inbor to pers |- m , form and many changes to make in getting _Samuel Angel!, who several years ago Tee] Aled in Richfleld on the 284-ult., aged s The annual meeting of the Otsogo County Agriculturat Society/will be held at the Dec. 8th, at. which «time officers will -be \* «+P. Drake of Lena, Otsego Co., has been tion: of Main street. _He will occupy it as who is well known among our musical peo- |- to its members, _ Its workings are secret. | _LGlark's farms in this town have been hoti members, wor fied that they must-leave them next spring:} and all good citizens should. aid in stamping; __Rev. Milledsflltemined at dinner this __.. week at. the houses of several members ¥6is5 Fulin' Soule, which was ably given: Through the West, I Towa City: to Teside. son, Horace Richmond. has been leveled and repaired. ' Watertown Thanksgiving day. weeks ago, is ahls to work sgnin Mrs Byron Bates has gone to Coopers- town' to visit friends and relatives. A new plank walk 'was laid across the road at the street comers last week.: Miss Enima. Drake of Fly Creek, lately J. R. Sinith has erected. a new furnace in the basement of his hardwire store, Kate Howland . was takon severely sick with asthma last week. She is better. lately visiting at Milford, formerly hishorke. -L: Richmond-of Eaurens; visited his brother Horace,.of the Central ho hotel, last walk—— FJoyd stys he made over seven hun- dred batrels of cider the present autumn at [his mill, - soy Melvin Haynor and wife of Oneontn visited at the house of George Haynor a few days ugo. Major E. Pearteds traveling, canvassing forms patent right weather caging for win- dows and-doors. Hon. David-Wilber -has returned home from a traveling tour of several wagks thro' the Western States. onts, was entertained at the house of his: father, Thankegiving day L222 _E. E: Aylesworth of Council Bluffs. Iowa, has been visiting Freeland Ayles worth and other relatives, for several days. It is reported .that -the occupants of Geo. Hon. J. Lee Tucker entertained , Mrs_ Peak and daughter of Oneonta, Mt: and Mrs. F. Hanford and others,, Thanksgiving day. the Presbyterian church, baving been invit- ed by them. R. C. Brock and wife, from Davenport, Iowa, bave been visiting friends and rela: tives here, They were formerly'residents of this town. . The roads have been in terrible condition for traveling for several days, yet the team- sters of ithe West Bhore ling dryw coal and other freight from the Junction here. The Milford Musical Association will hold its fourth annual convention, with Dr. H. R. Palmer as conductor, st the: Opera House, commencing Dec. 28th and closing Jan 1st, 1886, - Tuesday the Democratic flog was draped with black crape and flung to.the breeze in moiizning for the death of, Vice President Hendricks. Anothor flag was raised to advertise Charles Collins' show. Chas, Collins' show began at the Opera 'House Tuesday evening, for four evenings in succession. The first night part of the stage broke down, and some of the home talent participating were alightly bruised. Horace Parshall was takén-sitk at the Cornell University, with mniprlni faver, and arrived at-the- home ofhis father Inst week, A. D. Blakely has been the unending phy- fetobam------- Stephen Pratt, once a resident of this village, died at the County House Tuesday evening, with what is srpposed to be neu- Andrew Weeks and:wifé lately-wont to |. \K. Richmond lately came to live with his erafiroad track atand no? the depot «Mr, George Bissell and two sons were at T. Ashcraft, who broke his ankle several visxtenfthe‘l‘mnflynf‘S‘G‘Knowiwn' TEC -tee for the prosecution of violators. the eye and on the hefd, Oct, 28th... Mr, nal offense, der, ed in defendant betng held for. trial. ple; C. B. Pierce for defendant golden wedding. of Rezza and. Nancy T. o their daughter, Mrs. L Stevens, in Mil- \Mrs. Stevens were born inthis county, snd, and Nelson Scott were appointed a commit- Last week, on complaint of Elbridgo Hor- dy,\John- Wilcox, a teacher at Edson Cor- ners, was arrested for assaulting a little Boy t named Charles Hardy, and injurlng hint in Hardy and his friends. Wilcox lost con- . |tzol ofhis: temper committed _ Wilcox and his friends claim: that it was necessary to pufitsh to keep or- An examination was held before Jus tice Ricent Colliers, Tuesday, which result- J. Leo Tucker and W. J.. Palmer for the Peo- © . .f whole expenseof' filling the drafts made 4 A recent delightful social event was-the: 'Ateveng, which was cclebrated nt the home | ford, Thursday, Nov. 19th, 1885. Mr. and excepting only & period .of about six years, rlage fifty yenrs ago, both bride and groom | the State Committee. A (County Commit. -were appointed: draft other drifts were provided Johu P. Burnside of Marylead,. wes maddi - \| Séctetary. An 'nildress was delivered: by- Rev. William, Hull of Hudson, chairman of | tee,; and ;committces in . tlie several towns p The ground\ of, complaint on tho-41nd of C4 these men is that those drafted or liable to- and just mitigated» Jaigosddz named th 'borne- their, should bave been provided for aud thué the or ab the public expeoge, and: they were | left to tike. chro- of fhemselves aod afer ward compelled to help. bear the- burdens of [7 own Goasststed. | They claim that they got public- burden, They’furt‘lmrwuminin that to afterward their towns drew in she distribo. | tion of-the State: bounty more timoouough on thecredit of the yea of service they. furnished their towns to re- dmburse them, and they are- seeking the passage of a local option which shalienshie -their- towns to act. 2C R \$24 8 |ris, on Tuesday, Wednesday:and. The Omega County stay [tion held ite'sixtr anfiuat fo of this week. R. Day of 0&3ng _ ident; and F; GuJarvis of 'Oteg my. . . years of age. the anniversary was the fact that the aged couple was surrounded by their entire fam- ily; God having so graciously shielded thom [in the midst of untold dangers, in war and in pesce, that not one of them had fallen. Besides the five children, there were present about gixty invited gutsts, representing four generations $150. The occasion. was greatly enjoyed, and will long be remembered by those pres- ent, An interesting and highly satisfactory entertainment was held-in the church last week Wednesday evening, A concert was given during the early part of consisting of solos, quartettes, etg. The cornet solo by Mr. E. D. Hanford, was ren- dered in a beautiful manner. . The musical exercises were diversified by # recitation by Remarks were made by Mf. Andrew Spen- cer, and the Rev. Mr. Jay., After which Hon, J. Lee Tucker presented Mr. Jay ~Lwith a- gold -headed-¢bony cane, Mr,. Jay with an casy chair, The matter was a surprise to the recipfents as well as to most of those present, it being arranged by a few outside friends, who wished to show their appreciation of Mr. Jay as pastor and citf- zen. The presentation speech by Mr. Tuck- er was eloquent and touching. Mr. Jay, although: greatly surprised, expressed his thanks in a fitting- manner, when all ad- journed.to the basgment, where a bounte- ous repast was served by the ladies of the church and congregation, and an hour of plefsant infercourse and enjoyment followed. @- Tix Ouprtanaoz.-Received from friends of the orphanage dating from October lst to December 1st, 1885: 'Ewo barrele of ap- ples, name unknown; 4 barrels of apples and 6 pumpkins, Mr. Keese; 11 barrels of apples, Mr. George Clarke; 4 bushels of ap- ples, Bir. Saxton, Westvilie; 4 bushels 'of apples, Mr. Quaif; 50 squashes, Mr. Jarvis, Hartwick Seminary; 1 barre} of apples, Dr. Campbell; crockery, Miss Carr, Coopers town;-i~-batrel-of apples; Austin-&-Delong;- basket of apples, unknown; 6 barrels of apples, Mr. Cart, Toddaville; 2 bushels of turnips and 2 bushels of apples, Mr. Bow- wnsattenfihynumemus relatives, but on - \~_' this occasion Mrs. S; stood forth the only | living representative of he father's tnmdy‘ © L Mr.-8.-was still attended by two- brothers and one sister, the latter being 88 An interesting feature of | ~Useful-and-ornamental pres|-, '€hite were given, aggregating in-valueabout |- etbodist{ Fand thg, evening by the members of the choir,’ From our Regular Corrésporident: ~ On Wednesday ovening, Nov. 25; a few invited guests assembled at the residents; of Mr. and Mrs, W. H. Heamap, to wifucss the marriage of the contracting. parties, Mr. Edwin A. Wyman and 'Miss Jennie Sea: mad. Rev. T. F. Hall, Sificiating. After the ceremony, the bride and groom receiv- 'ed the congratulations of friends. ~Giftfe. were presented as tokéhs.of respect and es- teem, by the following persons: *Case of 'silver knives, forks and spoons; set, Mrs. Charles Atilson; glass ton set, able & Russell; sliver butter dish, Mr, and Mrs. Hiram Baldwin; ebony wall pocket, Mrs: W. H. Birdsall and daughter; and plush camp-rocket, Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Wyman; fruit 'dish, stove board Mr. Mrs. E. E. Bowen; 1 doz. liner nap. kins, Mr. and Mrs.. Win: Wyman; 1 doz. linen. napkins, Mrs: C. N. Scott; 1 bed spread, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Wyman; 1 bed spread, Mr. and Mrs. \C. A, Birdsall; aarble top bible stind, Mr. and Mrs, Johit Btilon. | The bride and groom left ontmig No. 2, for Schenectady and the eastern part of the State. ,. Joy go with them, and may their wedded life be prospérowrand happy. Bez. nmmlnkj-mumm From onrRoznlnr Correspondent Mrs. C. R. Parcelie was so unfortunate as to fall one night- last week and spraiman ankle, The accident will confine her some time. ~ Prof, James Ferris, of last year's class, made us a shoit call last week. -He is teaching at South Valley now, and we un- derstand is liked by all. 'The class of '85 contains a large per cont. of teachers-E. R. Pearse at Laurens; James Ferris at South Valley; TL. B. Schell -~ Mr. and Mrs. G. H.. arlow; glaansyfiter | resume operation. We wish fo firm abundant :> dank—WWW 'Kown,' Treasurer, The fiemetfm— 'beon the James MeKown farm, where tho old ong is, but will be much htmrv ue sa _The stockholders of the fflmfl B Bank of Oneonts; talk of increasln ely ak ~ ta totallosses from its organization up 'to this present time are less than $908, - ‘—‘\fl_—— alles ~ ha Lirreary Assodration. -The Coopers. M town Literary Association will hold its reg. ular mestings this' Winter, at the, Engine House, on Pioneer straet, un Saturday gro» ning of each week, until further notice Many Interesting papers are: in \course of preparation by its. ablest.cenyls(s, and t [season promies to be a- most successfal of i ? Eadies. receive a \special Invitation:: The - ~ < first meeting wil} be held on Saturday,Deo. . ~~- Sth at.-8- o'clock; when- the President of the- Bociety, Mr. G.-P. Keese, in Hew of an, In. R nugural address, will read a paper-entitled- - - --- \Ivy leaves fromt Dencon Place.\ A ro- nétnce of the early days of Cooperstown. - Mull attendance is requested. Y ORDER OF RX, COM, A. J Boruz®, Sec'y Bu a Stuffs at dragghes\ How often do we lear of the sudden ar\ min-Hon of a case of cmuo, when & \y. life nilght have been saved. by fle pioln use of Aysr's Cherry Peatoi “ffi’ time, and keap n. bu for instant usé>, - William a at Gallupville; B, A. Mereness at Carlisle; and Anush Gregory at Welcome. * Wi. H. Murdock of this place, and Miss | Pearl A. Williams of Fly Creek, are to be united in wedlock Thursday evening, Dec 17th. ' [ The annual lecture course, given under the ausplces.of the Philophtoriean Society, has been partly announced. - John Dewitt Miller, who gave so much satisfaction last year, will speak on \Love courtship and marriage,\ Jan, 17. P. [~- ~~ Hichfteld Springs. Wim. B. Ward has received the contract to build the new school house, 'The work ced spring. _ __.____ | Nav.. 7, Mallory of Middiefield, sod Fannie“. .Y no ted | F Hormar Goooswshumvn & Chitin will make a larger display than 8 year. JE\Will pay you'to' stock before inking. At the M.B. Parsqnage; N. Y. 95, 1855, by Rev. villngofiomnauiemuobspungfldd. w A4) =+ At the residénce, of digera In Mlifor , Milford, - At the home of the bride's mothor im 1 Nov, 26, 1695, by Rev. Jame« l' cl 2222s Galley, Nelson Hose Company -of this village, have appointed a committes to take Zction | WBS lnregard to an entertainment to-be given hete soon. * ' Artistio Job Printing neatly executed at} Tax Orszao Farwen office, where you can get fist what you want. Wedo not dictate to our patrons. Edward King is fitting up the basement of the building near the depot, formerly occupled by H. L. White, now owned by Wheeler Drake, y Alfred Fry of this place, recently in the employ of Joel G; White, jn the Iamess business, lefé for his old home in England {, Thadkigiving day. . The- femoving' of stumps near by win dynamite,: Mr: Waylard's mode, was the: cause of thaloud W heard in this For the purpose of Mikel)“- meo memiffiz‘é“ months for thiity gaits, or from now until $1.50: presentation remarks, | The class intended to makethe gift on Christmas, but Aa he was to be gbsent during the holidays, they decided to present it now, ,_ __ hes A Jowish woman, who co hot talk I good English; intended to- films-d! § road ticket {n Albany, Monday, for Phoe- nix, Oswego Co., but was sold one that brought her to Phoenix Milli, this county, and did notdiscover the erro? until she ar- rived at that station, | She was taken care of by Mra-Mosk, wife of the statin agent, fand as s4e was out of money,. M. came with her to Cooperstown, and assisted in reistng funds gnough to pay her fare to the otherPhomlx.wB.m a sick mother was Verly \s friend in need is # Mendindeed- ased inthe fattening. Tha calf was from ~ Hegot | Talgin of the heart. - For several months he had boarded with the family of E. Burn: side, and during that time had complained of poor bexith. * |- The sult of David Wilber agt. The O. & | 8, V, Railroad, to compel the roadfiutin a switch hore in accordance with agreement made-when the road was located, was tle cided in favor of Mr. Wilber, and the Court directed the road to put in the switch. 8. 8. Edick for Wilber; E. M. Hmrisfor rail. ”flood”, November 28, Mrs Freeman Mutanwlieof a farmer west of this vil lago, dicd suddenly. She went 5 short-dis- tance from the bouse to hangiap clothes, and another person thinking sha did not re- turn soon as ths ought, went and “$112! gasping; nearly dead. Funerat pes. were held g3’th house, arid the remains were baried: at AfilfordCentre. | * H. C. Cline butébered ® calf 74 months: fold, fattened'entively on milk, and neal fimflubfiafoflmmi ere; 1 ‘lll'gey' aud some Cryibermies, Mrs. S. M. Shaw; 2 turkeys, Mis Frederick Pbjoney; 1 turkey, Mrs. Rlchard Cooper, 8. ¥. 0, \#T wobsortption price of Tak Orazao $1.50 per year, payable ioAdvmoe—atrgfla Less than three. cents o week. 'Who In thero: that -caunot-sfford a large eight.puge paper, tilled with the choic. est of reading, when it.can be liad for. so triflieg a aum? At such a low figure for large a paper, wo should have a cireulation: of 2,000 copies vfiihm a' year. Frieda, will you speak a good word for the Famezz,thereby assisting. the enterprise \ and at the same life advanciog the doter- ests of the Agrlonltmdmot this Mos of f the State ? *> bave received a number of immunisation: Esmerss -Sinco deciding to emb- F lish a farm mdflresido Journal here, welye willbe in-the-spr Mr. and Mr; H. Coleman, paronts of Hon, Norman J. Colerago, U: 8. Conimi sicher of Agricultire, celebrated. tha. six- tieth. anniversary of their wedded life, on Friday, Nov. 20th. ~The Mereury gays: Attorney D. Luce, of this village, is now at work reparing the case of Mrs. Druse for appeal, 'The evidenosisveryvoinminousmd will cover [2,000 closely u | view-he says: There nre Mamba- ; of exceptions in the 1.0.11. 44, 1685, Mr: matcku‘ngedqwd vee! in figment, Kor, Sst, 1955, Moi: Ablgal Auiten of wen. Y., sister pEithe its)!“ | commsel hope for « new triat Of w wil moons to také llicopmldxffo in
