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THE EIGHT O'CLOCK SYSTEM
The system lately adopted by the re-
spective grocers of this borough, is we
think, an admirable plan. Heretofore
they were compelled by practice to keep
open till late. By the new system of
closing at eight o'clock, it gives the
business man a few hours for recreation
after his day's toil is over. At first,
this plan was regarded by some as
being foolish; but, by degrees they
found it to be as it was intended, ben-
eficial and useful.
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We should value affliction as we
do physic--not by its taste, but by its
effects.
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We understand that J. J. KEIL, the
enterprising Etna druggist, intends
opening a fine store in the old stand,
cor. Main and 7th sts, Sharpsburg,
where will always be found a complete
stock of everything kept in a first-class
drug store.
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Try WHITE's improve Cherry Pec-
toral for coughs, colds &c.
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Don't forget to ask for WATKINS'
mince meat and fruit bitters.
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Pure Drugs and Medicines cheap at
WHITE's Etna.
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FOR SALE--A lot 110 X 44, situated
in Etna borough, above Spang's mill,
on which is erected two frame dwell-
ing houses, one six and the other three
rooms; also, a stable 16 X 20 feet. En-
quire for terms and particulars of
Thomas HIGGINS, Etna, Pa.
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For a good job of sign painting go
to P. A. HARTMAN
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A very pleasant farewell meeting
was held in the Presbyterian Church
on Tuesday evening, it being the oc-
casion of a farewell tendered to Miss
Annie HERRON, previous to her depar-
ture for the foreign mission. Miss
HERRON was the recipient of a handsome
present, and a purse containing fifty
dollars in gold. She leaves behing
her a large circle of friends.
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Considerable excitement was occa-
sioned on Saturday last by the runaway
team belonging to Mr. SCHRAMM. It
seems that while the driver, Mr. Joseph
SCHRAMM was absent, the horses took
fright from some unknown cause, and
dashed up Main street at a fearful pace.
They succeeded in turning all corners
without any damage, and were finally
captured near TIBBY's glass works.
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Mrs. POTT's polishing irons, the best
in the market, at MYRICKS.
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Don't forget the Social and Supper
at the Academy Hall, Dec. 31st and
Jan. 1st.
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One of the most enjoyable social
events which we have had the pleasure
of attending for some time, took place
at the residence of Mr. Charles CAPPER,
North Canal street, on Tuesday even-
ing, Nov. 19th, it being a surprise party
given to Mr. Herbert THICKETT in honor
of his twenty-first anniversary. "Trip-
ping the light fantastic" was indulged
in, much to the enjoyment of all present,
and at a seasonable hour the guests de-
parted; but not without thanking and
leaving a good wish for the kind host
and hostess for the kind attention shown
them; the only regret offered was that
birthday celebrations after this style are
not more frequent.
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???n. M. BRINTON was married
Thanksgiving to Miss Mollie BOYCE,
?????? them the greatest of happi-
ness.
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