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PERSONAL ITEMS 
implement;.’ and Pachtncvy 
fmpUmcutjei amt pacluucvy 
The poet George Macdonald has nearly a dozen 
children. 
Prof. Alex. Agassiz will he the umpire for the 
Harvard-Tale race. 
Jules Verne, the author, has made a large 
fortune from hts books. 
The Hon. John A. liosson of Iowa, has been ap¬ 
pointed Minister to Spain. 
The Emperor of Germany wears eighty-eight 
decorations on gala days. 
Gen. Toikknayeff's mother was a Milo. Les- 
cuyer, daughter of an agricultural proprietor In 
France. 
Gen. Sheridan’s twin daughters have Just been 
baptized by Bishop Foley. They are named Irene 
and Louise Sheridan. 
Monsieur pb C’Ouim^lles, a great-great-grand- 
son of Lafayette,haajnstbeet) visiting Mt. Vernon 
and the tomb of Gen. Washington. 
Col. F. W hi. lkslky, the English military attache 
at St. Petersburg, has been refused his request to 
accompany the Russians to the seat of war. 
The Queen has granted a yearly pension of $375 
to each of the three great-grand-duughtiTs of 
Daniel Defoe, the author of “ Robinson Crusoe." 
Hugh McCulloch, ex-Secrcmry of the Treasury, 
says that In no branch of Industry are the people 
of the United states behind Europeans except In 
farming. 
Gen. Burkibl, who executed the virglnlus 
prisoners, and was afterward promoted and ap¬ 
pointed Governor ot' Btlboa, Is at last undergoing 
trial at Madrid. 
Report lias It that the Princess of Wales is 
suffering from deafness, and that her medical ad¬ 
visers are becoming anxious about the soundness 
of one of her lungs. 
Attorney-General Devkns has appointed 
Thomas Simms, (who was the slave returned by 
him as U. S. Marshal many years ago) a messenger 
In his Department, 
Princess Demipoff, a young Russian lady 
wearing the full uniform of a hussar and mounted 
on a maguitlccnt charger, rode at the head of a 
splendid regiment of cavalry through the out¬ 
skirts or Bucharest not long ago. She is the 
daughter or the honorary colonel and proprietor 
or the regiment, who Is reported as spending 
$50,000 a year upon it. 
WHICH ALT 
1st Premiums at all Competitive Trials. 
Bui I way. Chain n ml Lever llnr** I'otrcD, 
Ihre*hcr* ami (Icuiicim. Tti i'chIici'h anil 
bhaker*. t‘l»v«r llull. i-, |<yml Ciit- 
ler;, Wheel Home UnU,-». Home 
Pitchforks, Shingle Murliiiicn, 
Mruw Prenerving KveThienh- 
m, Po ri n If I r St eti in - E mzi iich, 
Cljlol* unit Wlue J1 ill* mid 
Presne*. Due ami pony 
Power*. Etc.. Kie. 
WHEELHR dc MEXjICK CO., 
\MMNV, N. V. ’ 
Send stamp for Circular and report of Centennial 
trial. 
WILL BE INTERESTED LIST KNOW 
IlSTGr ABOUT. 
Apply for Descriptive Catalogues. 
THE BEST FANNING MILL 
in the World. 
of America# 
SWITZERLAND t# 
July and assist at your CKNTEN- 
sainn opportunity tiring you Kira- 
mnnufaetnred by uur country. 
COUKYOLSIElt of Neiichuiel 
QJTINOJ I K tSc, KIIIJG-LIwIA 
SALESKOOMi 1A ill A I DEN LANK, N. Y . I’n 
Only Wholesale Agents for tlio Manufacturers. Jewelers wanted to net as Agents. 
LIGHT-DRAFT 
Has NO SUPERIOR in the Market. 
Its advantages arc: 
r. It is a combined Plow, and ran he changed at 
once from a Sulky to Gang, or Gang to Sulky, as 
both Sulky and Gang go on same frame. 
2. By a ratchet on the wheel the Plow is thrown 
Out of the ground by simply pressing the latch. 
) A Steel Thorn I lodge. No other Fencing so cheap or put up ho easily or II 
quickly. Never nuts, stains, decays, shrinks nor warps. Unaffected by (Ire, wind fi/ 
or flood. A complete barrier to the moat nnnilv stock. Ini par nab lo hv man or r 
beaut. Pile Farmer's Comfort.: the Gardener’s Security: the Gentleman’s Sate- r 
Ihree or four strands of this Wire, with our Patented Iron rost, making a most impregnable 
TWO THOUSAND TONS SOLD AND PUT UP DURING THE LAST YEAR. 
For sale at the leading hardware stores, with Stretcher? and Staples. Send for Descriptive Pamphlet to 
WASHBURN & MOEN MF’G CO., 
Of Worcester, Vlas*., Sole Alauiilactnrers En.it of Chicago. 
Warehouse; 42 Cliff St., New York. 
guard 
fence. 
A perfect mn chine for rapidly pitching hay, barley 
and nil loose grain oti the wagon, in the tieid. In¬ 
creased success Hi llift bnrycM ot of tfthi. Received 
"" 3- The team is hitched directly to the Plow, not 
to the Sulky; and can be adjusted for depth and 
land as easily as any hand plow. 
4 . It is strong, durable, and light-draft. 
5. A boy can manage it. 
6. Send to us for a nook of testimonials and full 
information. 
♦ B. F. AVERY & SONS, Louisville, Ky. 
tlie highest and only award Tor Ilay Loader, with 
Diploma of Merit, nr. Centennial exposition. based 
on tieid trial. 'l'qou*andS in ttuftcnmtfni operation 
2 * "" Jir (ttrml.an mrl'U to rhi■ man-ihft,ehi rsr*. STItAT. 
1 d.V A. CULLUM, Moiidville, Pa. jap-KINGMAN ,<• 
I 4 1 I F ij i i «• • • a Tllu * I .4 ...... t . _ ■ I I I _* V 
(V) . Peoria. Ills.. General Agent*Eor lliYnoK Mbi' 
sourl and Kama*. 
PERRY’S NEW YORK JUNIOR BUCKEYE 
AHEAD OF ALL COMPETITION 
Lawn Mower 
liHiHT SIKES KOK HAND USE. 
■Weighing from 28 to 65 lbs. 
TIIHICE SIZES FOR HOUSE POWER 
These unrivaled Maehilios completely distanced 
all competition lu the great a:* mom In*’ trial on the 
O.ntenninl Urnunihi, nt 1‘hilailrlfiihui, h lhifi. In that, 
meiHornbl- contest, tho lending Lawn Mowers of ti e 
United States were represented, but so marked was 
the superiority of the 1‘MUitU'lphui, in point of ease of 
iiiHtnigcmcnf. lightlies* of draft, non-lialuhtv to get 
out ot repialr. durability nml excellence of aorn ner- 
rormed, that tin; higt.eet awards were unaniiu' indy 
given them. ThoaoiOtiJHnf work, perl ortned by them 
during the ri ml was equal to L n years’oi dimiry wr ur, 
unit yet et, the close the Machine* used were In ns 
good working condition n. ill. the coBmuo-cent. 
GRAHAM, EM LBN & PASSMOUK, PATENTEES 
AND JtANl VACTI'IIKUS Philadelphia. 
Send for Descriptive Catalogue with prices. 
EASTERN AGE.N'TS- 
R. H. ALLEN & CO., 
189 A 191 Water St., New York. 
Who furnish FULL INFORMATION FREE. 
CULTIVATOR. 
IMPROVED FOR SEASON OF 1877. 
With New Adjustable Axle, High Wheels, 
Broad Tire, Foot Treadles and Single, 
Double and Triple Centers, 
FIRST PREMIUM AN1) lilGUKST AWARD AT 
THE GRE AT CEN TENNIAL. 
THE JUNIOR BUCKEYE Li either it Hiding 
or Walking Cultivator, and possesses all the advan¬ 
tages of a Cum and Fnllovvor Field Cultivn tor 
lo one; the only successful machine of In kind in 
use. combining more real merit than any other In the 
market. The new patent, center attachment makes 
It the most- flexible Cultivator <yv«r made, li gives 
four shovels fur corn and six or seven lor fullow, us 
desired. 
'I he Broil if-Ciisi Seeding Attachment manu¬ 
factured for this Cultivator is a complete success. 
Examine tint Bi okuyk before giving your order 
for any other. Address the Manufacturer*, 
I’. I*. MAST A- CO., Springfield, Ohio. 
has been pronounced by Farmer* In alt sections to 
be by tar the best hay-spreading machine In the 
work!, ft was awarded tho Highest nml Only 
1 reintinn given to Implement* of tins class at the 
Centennial. For simplicity .adjust ability, cheapness 
and durability it cannot Ho surpassed. Farmers 
should see it or write for Circular and particulars. 
Address O. E. C. UUKLICII. 
Manufacturer, Utica, N, Y. 
COJIBIXED REAPER AND MOWER 
TO BUTTER MAKERS 
CHBSEBBO S PATENT 
STONE BUTTER PACKAGE. 
will keep Butter perfectly sweet. 
All Creameries and Dairies where it 
lias been in use will have no other, 
for prices and description, send for 
Circular. Addre“i 
HUBBKLI. & CJIESEBRO, 
Ge lile.-, ,\. Y, 
CLIMAX MOWER & REAPER 
i p AHdTiPR27 
1 T 
1 i 
'i77 .* 
Portable FARM ENGINE 
BUTTER WORKER 
HUNT IN TIIE MARKET. 
Has more good points 
than any engine made. 
Power and perfotra- 
' JBl y 1 T ^ once guaranteed. 
} Chandler Si Taylor, 
Indian apolis, Ind. 
ManufiCtorers of Portable and Stationary Fngiims. 
Portable Millay ami Circular Saw Mills, Dram Tile 
Machines, bhrngle Machines, Stave Dressers, &c. 
The must Effective, 
Simple and Conven¬ 
ient yet Invented. 
Work* BO lb*, in 
leg* than 5 min. 
ute*. thoroughly 
working out, the but. 
termtlk and mix ng In 
the salt. Send tor cir¬ 
cular nud price lists, 
a St.. Philadelphia Pa. 
Changeable Speed and Inclosed Hear, 
PRICES REDUCED FOR 1877. 
Send for Catalogue and Price List. 
CaJBBS & STKKUETT MI’’(i CO., 
Corry, Pa. 
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