.THURSDAY,' OCT. 18, ,R7B. "
New Time Table. Under the new
schedule the mall ftnd locnl freight
leave Ridgway station us follows:
MAIL WEST . . . 2:33
" '. EAST . ' B:03
LOCAL WEST
" EAST
7:50
- - 3:25
' K. of H.
Ridgway Lodge No. 1644 meets on
the 2d and 4th Fridays of each month
at 8 o'clock.
Iu another column will be found
a communication announcing that W.
W. Ames, Esq., of St. Mary's, has con
sented to allow his name to he used as
a candidate for District Attorney at
the next election. Mr. Ames has
been a citizen of the county some
eight or nine years and in his profes
sion takes rank as a rising man.
Much against his wishes and only after
repeated and urgent solicitations by
citizens of all shades of politiclal opin
ion has he allowed his name to be so
used. The people of the county at
large feel that the constantly Increas
ing criminal business of the t'ourts
makes the office of District Attorney
one of importance and one that should
be filled by an attorney of known in
tegrity and of repute in the profession.
Mr. Ames possesses these requirements
and we hope that these who have thus
importuned him to accept an office the
duties of which are not always agree
able, will see to it that ho is not sacri
ficed at the polls.
The collision of a switch engine
last Friday, with an express train at
Jcckson station on the Michigan Cen
tral railroad by which 15 persons were
killed outright and a great number
wounded it seems was due to gross
cariessness. The employees of the
freight yard at Jackson allowing an
engine to stand on the track at the
time when the express train was due.
Mr. C. O. Parsons, a passenger of Bos
ton, stated that he Jeft the sleeper in
connection with a friend. When lie
first climbed through the window of
the telescoped car he could scarcely
find room for his foot, so thick were
the bodies of the dead and wounded.
The groans of the poor, mangled suf
ferers were horrible. Children were
calling for parents and in the inky
blackness of tlio wrecked car mothers
could be heard crying for their chil
dren, husbands calling for their wives
and wives for their husbands. The
horror of the position cannot be de
picted. Locnl Jiofes
Read The Advocate.
New sidewalk on Main street.
Corn husking at Hall's farm on
Tuesday night last.
Folks have always wanted some
thing that would stop a headache in
nn hour or so; and Dr. Day's Cure for
Headache is just the thing. 00 cts.
and fl bottles.
If you want to buy a good Sewing
Machine call on C. Dowers, who has
the light running White. It needs no
explaining, like most sewing machines
because it is so simple that a child can
run it. Call and see the machine
whether you want to buy or not.
Dedication.
The M. E. Church at Brock port will
be dedicated on Sunday, Oct. 20th.
Services will be held at 11 o'clock A.
M-, and 7:30 P. M. Rev. J. R. Lyon,
of Ripley, N. Y is expected to be
present. Other ministers will bo
present also. All are invited to attend
the dedication of this church which
stands as a monument of earnest
christian labor.
Ridgway Squibs.
Cal. Luther is the boss on gather
ing chestnuts
Don't fail to attend the dance for
it will be a grand affair, no doubt.
B. F. Ely has the boss mill.
' We understand the boys talk of
liaving a walking match at McGcc
hin's hall. Don't let it fail to come
off.
Why didn't the Lieut, go to tlio
shooting match at St. Mary's Friday?
Daugus disappeared suddenly Sun
day night. Wonder where he went
to?
Co. H met Saturday night as
usual. Geo's foot was sore and he
kicked.
The price of clocks is coming
down. Don't get below cost gentle
men. Wonder if "Skippy" takes the
Reynoldsville Herald:!
If you want a first-class news
paper subscribe for the Advocate.
Aleut.
Last Night's Concert,
The Tennessee Jubilee Singers
were the attraction that drew several
hundred persons to the Opera House
last night. The singers, who nuiii
here about ten and vary in complexion
from ebony to cream, were neatly
dressed and modest in demeanor, gave
general satisfaction. Their singing
was rich and melodious. "John
Brown's Body" and several other well
known melodies were-sung with great
strength and feeling. The most pop
ular feature of the evening were the
plantation songs which were rendered
with all the abandon of South Carolina
negroes. With clapping of hands,
contortions ana walk arounds, all of
which elicited rours'of laughter from
a highly amused audience. So great
was the applause that the singers were
obliged to respond to several encores.
They are genuine samples of Southern
Methodists, and give a verv pleasing
entertainment. Bradford Era.
The above mentioned troupe will
appear In Ridgway this evening at
Hyde's Opera House. Don't fail to
hear them. Tickets 23 cents; chil
dren 15 cents ; reserved seats 33 cents.
Tickets and reserved seats on sale at
Hyde's Store... t
Announcement.
Mb. Editor,: Please announce that
Walteh XV. Ames, Esq., of St.
Mary's, In response to urgent requests
of the citizens of all sections of the
county, irrespective of party, has con
sented to become an independent can
didate for District Attorney at the
coming election.
Personal Items.
Vote for Ames for District Attor
ney. Daniel Sclbner is raising the back
part of his house.
Prof. Dixon started very suddenly
for Ellenville, N. Y., last Friday, hav
ing received a telegram that his wife
was very low.
We have a specimen of "Malin's
Early"' an new potato raised by Ran
dall Malin, on his farm in this town
ship, after five years patient waiting,
from the seed of the Peerless. We
will speak of these potatoes more at
length in our next issue.
Robert Walters, aged about 82
years, a resident of Smethport, died at
Kane last Tuesday, while returning
from a trip to Philadelphia for his
health. Deceased was a brother of
Mrs. Jerry Stewart of this place, who
attended the funeral at Smethport on
Wednesday.
David XV. Fulton, brother of Mrs.
Jerry Thompson of this place, died at
the residence of his father, Dr. P. F.
Fulton, at Lock Sheldrake, N. Y., on
Saturday, Sept. 27th, 1879, aged 29
years. He was a young man highly
esteemed by air who knew hlni, and
will long be remembered by a large
circle of friends.
Rev. J. Fishburn, of Greenville,
Mercer county, will hold services in
the Lutheran church at this place as
follows: Friday evening, 24th inst., in
English; Saturday morning and
evening German and English. On
Sunday morning German with the
service of the Holy Communion, and
English services Sunday evening.
BIRTHS.
McGoverx. On Tuesday, Oct. 7,
l87'J,to Mr. and Mrs. James McGoveru
of tills place, a daughter. 1
Steis. On Thursday, Oct. 9, 1879,
to Mr. 'aud Mrs. Jacob Steis, of this
place, a son.
Tuesday's Elections.
Foster, Republican, is elected Gov
ernor of Ohio by from 20,000 to 30,000
majority. The Legislature is un
doubtedly largely Republican.
Iowa is Republican as usual.
The Democrats carry Newark, X. J.
The Elk County Teachers' Insti
tute which was to have been held from
the 27!h to the 31st of October has been
Indefinitely postponed, owing to the
fcnous illness of Prof. Dixon's wife.
The cheapest Sewing Machines in
town -for cash, the White, Wheeler &
Wilson, Weed or most any other
machine in market, bought and sold
for cash. Leave your order.
Ciias. Holes.
RETAIL PRICE LIST
OF
J. W. MORGESTER,
DEALEK IN
Groceries, Provisions, Flour. Feed, Meal,
CORN. PORK, &c.
Itidgway, Pa., Oct. 2, ISTfl.
Flour, white wheat, per bbl 7 oil
Huxall " 9 2U
' Amber ' " 7 00
Corn nieul, bolted, per hundred 1 40
Chop feed " " 1 )
( utK. per bushel 40
shelled corn " " 3o
1'otntoes, " " 50
limns, ruurrow, " " 2 15
Onions, " " .. ISO
lluiler, per pound 25
heitso, " " ...f. 12
Ham, " " . 11
Mess Pork " " 7
Uncoil, " " 10
shoulder. " 7
l.ard, " " lo
Siii-ur grnnuluted per pound 11
"A" " 10
"B" Vli
. "(V " gl
Ulce, per pound 8'
N. O. Molasses, per gal SO
Svrup, per gul 60
Keflned oil U20) per nalloti 18
" " (150) per gal Ion 24
Mnckerel, (kits) 125
" per pound 7
White fish, per pound 6
Cod'ee. (prime per pound Is
" (roasted per pound, 22c, 20c
Poaches per peek B5
" (dried) penred 15
" ' niipeored 5
Apples, per bushel 40
" dried, per pound 5
Honp, per bar .. 5 8
Tea, lilaek, per pound 50
" green " " dOfi'70
Salt, per bbl 1 so
Cider vlnesrnr, per gallon 24
Crackers, per pound 8
Currants and prunes, per pound 8
Sardines, per box 2o
Pickles, per bottle 15
Chow chow, per bottle 35
Pepper sauce, per bottle 15
Horse radish powder, per bottle 2,'t
'orchestershlre sauce, per bottle. 80
Jellies, glasses und butter dishes ........ .1 5ft 'i"
Extracts 'Mii't
Mnccaroni, 1 pound papers 20
Tapioca, per pound 15
Canary nnd hemp seed, pur pound 10
Jelatlnes, per box 20
Stove polish and paste 10
Candles, per pound 12 1-220
Atlantic lye, per box 10
lilacklng, per box lo
P.lueliiL', per box 5
Matches, per box 5 8
Lamp chimneys 7w. 8
Wash boards 25.35
Clot lies pins, per dozen 6
Mop sl icks 20
Lanterns, tubular 1 00
Tobacco, plug, per pound 00
" tine cut two 100
" smoking 30to0
' Vanity lair, per pound ISO
Cigars, per box fcj to 5 00
Herring, per box 50
Collars, per box 15
PeunuU, per quurl .. 10
Ilrushes, each 20
Wooden palls 20
Pins, per paper 5
" (halrt per paper lo
Needles, per paper 5
( 'andy, per pound 25c 85
Yeast, national, per package .... 8
Sal soda, per pound . 5
Allspice, per pound l...J)0to40
Pepper, per pound...... Sito32
Cassia, per pound 40toH0
Cream tartar, per pound 80
Mustard, Durham, per pound 4o
Starch, Coi n, per paper lo
" Uloss 4 pound boxes per lb '. 9
Tacks, per paper 5
Lamp burners 15to2o
(linger snaps per pound ., u
Lemon crackers per iound 12
Cook i es per pon 11 d 15
Ax handles, each 30
CAXXED OOO D!i
Peaches, per can ...... 2o
Tomatoes, per can 12
Corn, per can ' ") )3
Lima beans, per can 15
Pears, per can is
Raspberries, per can . 15
strawberries, per can 15
Lobsters, per can , 20
Salmon, per can 20
Cove oysters, per can 10
Corned beef, per can ..."" . 85
Fresh beef, per can ... . 3u
Ridgvrnjr Public Schools.
principal's report for month
ending sept. 30, 1879.
S3
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is
an
?i
Teachers.
! a
Miss B. E. Wilcox ..
Miss Aggie Barrett..
Miss Jennie Gresh
J. I). Rishel.........
07
62
61
80
63
67
86
84
87
The following record of attendance,
punctuality, and deportment, is taken
from the regular report to the Secre
tary. The average class standing of
each pupil was ascertained by a writ
ten examination held at the end of the
month.
"senior" grade.
Rlioda M. Wilcox
Maggie Flynn
Ida Olmstead
Til lie Cunningham
Lewis Lesser
"a'' grade.
Addlo Bordwell
Maggie Khean
Katie Meenan
Kllie Kime
Amanda Lingren
Willie Schram
John Whitmore
Daniel Cunningham
Michael May
Casper Kiine
Patrick Holland
Willie Luther
Charles Uillettu
Chanev Wrilcox
Fred, fcly
"b" grade.
Mattie Healy
Lizzie Flynu
Adah Malono
Kittle Whitmore
Flora Irwin
Sadie Lamoreux
Annie Kline
Minnie Kline
Josle Messenger
Eddie Horton
Eildie Layman
Holland Cook
John Luhy
Walter Rickards
Minnie Terwilliger
"c"' grade.
Lizzie O'Brien
Nellie Olmstead
Hannah Maloney
Nellie Jackson
James May
Mack Kinie
Joliu Nichols
Minnie Miles
Lewis Egler
GRADE.
Charles Kcribner
Jennie Holes
Bessie Scribner
Eddie Holaday
Lulie Holes
Flora Jones
Emma Girincll
Sarah Uorton
Ella Luby
Wallie Dill
Warren Irwin
Emma Geary
Carrie Cummings
George McFarlin
Charlie Geary
Bruce Kinie
Charlie Dill
Eddie Bevier
"e" grade.
Eroll McHugh
Maggie Reese
Bonnie Little
Clarice Bordwell
Lillie Gardner.
Preston Mercer
Lewis Rhines
Howard Miller
Joseph May
May Barrett
Willie Cunningham
Ella Maloue
(Sarah May
Maud Kime
Eugene Willard
Clara Willard
George Miller
Delia Van Wagner
100 100
U8 100
100 96 99
98! 100 98
(Iti 100
tw 100
100! 100
100; 9(1 08
08 100 08
1001 98 9
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1)8 1 98
100 98
100,99
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loo
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100:93
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97 1 09
81:88
07 07
88 85
07100
loo
KMt'100
98
100
100 100
8" 8"
80 05
821 00
05
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98
100
08
95
08
98
08
08
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85 01
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93! 00
73I 01
031 88
78 91
100 01
100 01
10o' 90
08
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88 91
88; 93
94.95
1(15
85,90
8-J 88
70,88
73!89
79 90
95 97
8S!79
78,00
1 62
78!94
78 93
"I
05
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90
90
90
85
95
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801 01
82 98! 100
65! 9(i! 95
loo 100;
100 100;
98
08!
711 96
95
05
95
95
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05
90'90
83 94
93,94
03,06
86193
90 94
04
85 95
165
061100
89 100;
96lO0;
91 100
01; 100
80 85
100
100,100' 95
3i 00: 90
88 100
98; loo
100 00
10O 88
93 100
85
98
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92'91
95!98
00198
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98
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95
90
100
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9S
95
75
98 97
801 90
73
100
100
100
94:9!
91 95
i53
93 92
95 97
93 98
75 92
100
12
87
91
91
100
100 100
08 100
03 06
100 00
100:100
80 90
85 87
92 97
82 94
1(H)
05
95
75
70
89 luOj
06
42 1()0 lOO1
100U00.I00
61
67 92
92 95
74 90
90 95
67190
73 92
75j94
85 m
'82 95
85:90
73! 82
89 90
68:88
98
9(i
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100
901
90-
100
96 1
lOOi
95
95
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98
95
100
100
73
100,100
100 85
100
90il00
97
65
100
87
65
28
80
58
91 85
100 98
82 100
100 100
98 100
69
lOOUOOi
The following named pupils have
been promoted from the primary to
the intermediate department: Mack
French, Edmund Crayston, Chester
Stewart, Albert Bightol, George Bar
rett, Mary Flynn, Sarah Layman,
Annie Bightol.
The present "E" grade of the high
school was promoted conditionally
from the intermediate department.
J. D. Rishell, Principal.
Table and pocket cutlery at 42
Main street.
Hosiery Full liues at Powell &
Kimu's.
Ridgway E. A. Society.
Ridgwav. Oct. 8. 1879.
A meeting of several citizens of
Ridgway was held in the M. E. church
for the purpose of organizing a society
in behalf of the Equitable Aid Union
this evening. The following members
were duly elected as officers:
John Gulnack, Chancellor.
G. W. Nichols, Advocate.
Peter Gulnack, President.
Geo. W. Stickles, Vice President.
H. K. Gresh, Auxiliary.
F. E. Nichols, Secretary.
Mrs. J. C. Houk, Treasurer.
Wrm. McChesney, Accountant.
W. J. Taylor, Chaplin.
Christian Liudgren, Warden.
XVm. Johnson, Sentinel.
Jerome Kinuecut, Watchman.
T. S. Hartley, Medical Examiner.
Trustees G. W. Nichols. John Gul
nack, II. K. Gresh, Geo. Stickles, and
XV. J. Taylor.
Finance Committee Win. McChes
ney, Peter Gulnack, and Jerome Kin
necut. On motion it was resolved that we
meet the 15th of the present month at
such Dlace as the Trustees proviue
There being no further business before
thei Union, on motion tne jresiueut
adjourned the meeting to Wednesday,
Oct. 15th, at 7:30 P. M.
F. E. Nichols, Sec'y.
Silence.
(A relnllvo of tlio Uuanlraoui Convention.)
Oppressive.
Sadly silent.
The brass collared leader.
Also the "bolting delegate."
Whereof before we have had occasion
to speak.
And alas, where is Wurzell ?
Is not the day of the battlo nearly
ended, and is this fair haired youth to
die and make no sign ?
The very few voters who desire
Wurzell, ask for a sign.
For they had rather vote a split
ticket
Than for a dead live man.
For be it is known that a straight
ticket is the boast and heart's idol of
your solid Democrat.
The whistling of a ghost in a country
church yard is not a merry thing.
But the wlstling of the ambitious
young man, whom his parents called
Geo. W., and his scattering adherents,
is far less lovely.
The scales are dropping from their
eyes.
And when they begin to talk one
with the other.
Behold where are the many votes we
have fondly counted.
Have they gone oft after false gods,
and Independent candidates ?
It were better that our unanimous
convention had never been.
Then would we iiot bo the laughing
stock of all men.
Even from tlio rocks of Benezette to
the western forests of Millstone.
And the Gazettp is as dumb as a
lamb (no one can think of Brandon as
a lamb without shedding tears) before
his shearers or words to that effect.
rhe organ of the Elk unanimous
convention Democracy has not done
its duty.
Neither has its columns shown forth
the b.niity of the beautious nominee.
As if by its silence
Wurzell should be slaughtered.
Brace up!
O, heavy bottomed editor.
Seize the moments as they fly.
And improve them.
For the darkuess comes.
And the day after election.
And the rejoicings of the frieuds of
the independent candidate.
But in that day shall grief be your
portion.
And yonr breeches shall flap on your
legs liks rags on a cornfield sentinel.
But if you succeed hi electing
Wurzell.
Then shall fat grow on your waist
band.
And you shall be Sheriff.
Think of these things and be wise.
Silence yet reigns over the columns
of the Democrat And the name of
that unanimous nominee is not yet at
the mast head.
As any one know of.
Shall the prophesy whereof we have
sppkeii come to naught ?
We fear so. i
Unless an eleventh'hour repentance
shall seize the 'bolter."
Aud behold the tenth hour is here
)W.
(To be continued.)
Republican Co. Convention.
This convention met at the Hyde
House parlors, Ridgway, on Tuesday,
Oct. 9, at 2:30 P. M., pursuant to call
of chairman.
The convention was called to order
by H. M. Powers, chairman county
committee.
J. J. Taylor, of Fox, was elected
chairman of the convention.
Geo. Bieberger, of St. Mary's, was
chosen as secretary.
The following delegates were pres
ent:
RJdgway H. H. Weusel, H. M.
Powers.
Fox J. J. Taylor, Hollis Side
linger. St. Mary's W. C Spaflbrd, Geo.
Bieberg:.T.
Jones E. O. Aid rich, L. W. Grant.
Highland Henry Ellithorp,
Andrew Johnson.
Horton B. A. Rogers.
Jay A. E. Goff, BradfordGardner.
J. V. Bonuert, of Jones, was unani
mously nominated for Jury Commis
sioner.
A resolution deeming it inexpedient
to make a nomination for District
Attorney was unanimously passed.
H. M. Powers was re-elected chair
man of the County Committee.
The following were named as the
COUNTY COMMITTEE.
Chairman H. M. Powers.
Benzinger Jos. Corbe, David Les
lie, Jos. Eddy.
Benezette L. Lucore, Erasmus
Morey, Sr., Jacob English.
Fox J J. Taylor, U. W. Rogers.
Hollis Sidelinger. ' ' '
Ilighlaud E. Hoveneamp, R.
Underwood, John Eliason.
Jay A. F. Goff,,,Wm. P. Luce,
Ephraim Hewitt. .
Jones Jos. Tambini, E. O. Aldrich,
G. A. Jacobson.
Millstone Win. Kelly, J. W. Dona
hue.
Ridgway H. H. Wensel, C. D.
Osterhout, J. M. Schram.
St. Mary's Geo. Bieberger, XV. C.
Spaflbrd, F. Kenote.
Spring Creek H. Carman, Wm.
A. Irwin, O. T. Miner.
Horton R S. Mcintosh, J. S.
Chamberlain, B. A. Rogers.
A resolution endorsing the admin
istration of Gov. Hoyt was unani
mously passed.
Adjourned.
Over CoaU. All kinds at P. &
K's.
Ladles' French Kid Shoes Best
at $4.00 at P. & K's. ..
Kid Gloves Ladies' aud Gents'
Buck gloves all kinda of gloves at
P. & K's.
Cloaks. A flne line of Ladies
Cloaks, cheaper than the cheapest at
Powell & Kime'a.
Prints. The most desirable assort
ment in Western Pennsylvania, now
on exhibition at Powell & Kime's
mammoth sales rooms.
Brocknort Locals.
Geo. Nulf had a liusking bee on
Thursday the Oth inst.
John McMann Is building another
story on the wing of his liouse.
Daniel Nulf has left Canin Jack
and has gone to cook for Jell. Taylor
on Johnson Run.
II. H. Taylor and wife wero visit
ing their friends of this place last
week.
James Moshler gathered half a
bushel 6Vf chestnuts one day last week.
Jerome Farara moved Into his new
house on last Saturday.
Jack Allen has bought a piece of
land of Joe DcLong and A. D. Alden,
He also intends to build on It this fall.
How does "Smith & Schneider"
know that U. W. Rogers has been
working on the mountain road lead
ing to Lamp Black. Wonder if he
still travels that road on moonlight
nigliU.
Our noble Conductor, who run the
first train over the Brookville and
Ridgway stage road for Short Hor
ton some two years ago, undertook to
kiss Mrs. Ann Swortwood the other
day, but alas, his hopes were blasted,
she being too powerful for him took
him down and held hint. After let
ting him up she said, "you didn't kiss
me and don't you forget it."
"Schmidt & Schneider" says.
Keuben 1. Is working for his intended
father-in-law. True enough, but is he
not working for yon re also?
Fred and Elmer Burchfleld in
tends buying Walter Rudolph's farm
for a home for their parents.
Jacob Fields is building the pulpit
for the M. E. Church. Jake Is a good
workman and will do a good Job with
out doubt.
The Brockport M. E. Church M ill
be dedicated on Sunday, October
20th inst. Vale.
Brockport Scribbling.
No rain. .
Very dusty.
Cider making is at hand.
Apples are going to waste.
John McMann is raising the
kitchen part of his house a half story
higher.
John Cuneo bought II. C. Burch
field's corn fodder.
In our last letter, speaking of the
dance at Lamp Black, the printer got
it the 29th instead of the 28th of Oct.
Jacob Fields had a dance last
Tuesday night after Short Se Horton's
husking.
Win. Cheatle is working for J. 8.
Hyde.
Tlio boys have dried their tears
and there is a happy look on their
faces as they find out there is to be a
dance at Lamp Black aud it does not
come on Sunday.
Apples are so plenty they are given
away.
Schmidt & Schneider.
Dent's Run and Dry Saw Hill Items.
Weather is warm and very dry.
The season for gathering nuts will
soon be ended.
"U. It. Wright" of the Sterling
Gazette is sometimes wrong; for in
stance in not giving his locals to his
own county papers.
Jacob Johnson had his barn
raised last Saturday, during which
time John Johnson caught a fall, and
David got the side of his nose pealed.
We suppose, from all appearances.
"U. R. Wright'' will report a general
stirring up of the "Hornets' Nest."
A deer escaped about a half dozen
hunters at this place hist Saturday.
We would advise you not to get so
excited and take better aim next
time.
David Johnson raised a pumpkin
which weighs forty-seven pounds.
J. O. Johnson commenced husk
ing corn on Monday.
R. F. Smith expects to move to
his camp on Dent's Run in about a
week. We wish him a successful sea
son in the lumber woods.
Harry Smith and the teacher at
Dent's Run went cbestnutting last
Saturday and only got three quarts.
This place has not yet had one
severe frost.
It is anticipated that the wheat
and hay crops will be small next year
unless we get some rain before long.
David Bennett had his thumb
severely pinched at the raising oN
Jacob jonnson'8 barn last Saturday.
More locals next week.
D. C. I.
Peterson's Magazine, which Ja
cotenporary calls "pre-emluently the
first of the lady's books," is on our
table for November, ahead of all
others. It is astonishing bow this
favorite continues to improve. The
presents number leads oft' with a
charming steel engraving, "The Little
Haymaker," and is followed by one of
those double-size steel fashion plates,
sujerbly colored, only seen in this
periodical. Then comes a Dowerful
engraving, "The Oriel Window," ill
ustrating a story, and then some nttv
wood cuts of dresses, patterns in em-
oroiuery, crocnei. kc. &o. a prettv
love story. "The Prize At Our Arch
ery Club,'1 brlliantly illustrated, fol
lows, and tnen tales auu noveletts by
Mrs. Ann S. Stephens, Mrs. F. Hodg
son Burnett, Marietta Holley, Frank
Lee Benedict, &c, &c. With this
number appears the Prospectus for
1880. A speciality of "Peterson" is a
monthly Supplement, given to each
subscriber, with a paper pattern for a
lady's or child's dress, the patterns
alone being worth more than the sub
scription price. Five Original Novel
ette will be given in 1880, by Mrs. Ann
S. Stephens, Mrs. Frances Hodgson
Burnett, FrankLee Benedict, die, &c.
A new feature will be introduced, in a
series of brilliantly illustrated stories
and other articles. The price of
.reierson,'' rememner, is but two
Dollars a year or less than any other
first-class magazine, postage free: to
clubs tne terms are even lower, viz. :
two copies for $3.60, with a superb,
copyright mezzotint (size 24 inches by
20) "Washington at Valley
Forge," as premium. Or four conies
for 10.50, and an extra copy of the
magazine itself as premium. Or five
copies for (8.00, with both an extra
copy and the "Washington at Valley
Forge," for premium. Now is the
time to get up clubs for - 18S0. Speci
mens are sent, gratis, if written for,
Subscribe to nothing until you have
seen a copy of "Peterson." Address
Charles J. Peterson, 806 Chestnut
Street, Philadelphia, Pa.
Stationery packages at the Advo
cate office for 25 cents, including
enough paper aud envelopes, to last an
ordinary writer a year; also lead peucil
blotter and pen. Call and buy a pack
age.
GREAT
DISPLAY
AND OPENING
"F ALL & W I NTER
-AT THE
N. Y.
GREAT
STORE
It affords us great pleasure in saying
that we are now prepared to snow tne
citizens of RIDGWAY AND VICIN
ITY the largest aud most complete
stock of
DRY GOODS,
CLOTHING,
BOOTS & SHOES,
HATS & CAPS,
TRUNKS,
AND
VALISES
AND
HOUSE FURNISHING GOODS
AND A LARGE VARIETY OF
PICTURE FRAMES & JEWELRY
Bargains I Bargains ! !
10,000 yards of calicos in all the
Latest Patterns, Cochoes, Merinack,
and Spragues the best make in the
market at 6, 6, and 7 cents per yard.
10,000 yards of Muslins, bleached and
unbleached. Bleached from 7 to 12
cents per yard; unbleached tt to 9 cents
a yard.
OUR DRESS GOODS DEPART
MENT comprises all the Latest Nov
elties the market affords. Cashmeres
in all the new shades from 40 cents to
$1. 25 per yard, and Plaids, Woisteds,
Alpacas in all shade at unheard of low
prices.
:o:
CLOTH DEPARTMENT Flan
nels, Waterproofs, Cashmeres, Ladys'
Cloths, Beavers, and Cloakings in vast
variety.
LADIES' COATS, SHAWL AND
SKI UT DEPARTMENT A splendid
Lady's Beaver Coat, well trimmed and
cut in the latest Broadway style at $4.
A nice line of Diagonal, Basket and
other patterns of French and English
worteds; prices from $5.60 to $15,00.
Felt and Cashmere Skirts, in all colors
and prices. .Ladies' and Childreus'
Shaws from 25 cents to $20.00.
:o:-
A GENERAL LINE of HORSE &
BED BLANKETS, Coverlets. Haps,
and everything that can be found in a
first-class store.
MEN'S, BOYS' YOUTHS' AND
CHILDREN'S' Clothing Department.
We would say to costuniers of this
Department that our ready-made
clothing are equal to any custom-made
goods in the market, and for style, cut,
mke aud patterns we cannot be
equaled. Our Men's Business suits
range t mm $6,uu to MO.oo; dress suits
from SO. 00 to $22.0; Youths' suits from
$ 5.00 to $10.00; school suits from ?4 to
$7.00. 2U0 Men's, Boys' & -Youths'
overcoats from $1.00 to $18,00.
v orKtng rants rrom oo cts. to
Fine case youths' pants from $2 to $0.
:o:
UNDERWEAR for the winter 100
dozen in all colors, grade and prices
from 25 cents to $2.50 apiece.
Great Bargains in Boots & Shoes.
AH other goods will be sold at cor-
resnondimrlv low prices. All claims
and damages returned in 6 days will
be rectified.
We thank the public for past patron
age.
UOHES. 1JRO. & WROWNSTEIN,
NEW YORK STORE.
Childrens' Sole Leather Tip shoes
at P. & K's.
-Toys! Toys! ! A
splendid stock
at P. & K's.
Bows
and arrows for the boys at
P. & K's.
Light running, Latest Improved
DOMESTIC, at prices never heard of
before, at Mrs. W. S. Service's.
McAfee, the tailor, has just re
ceived an extensive line of samples for
befall and winter trade. Call and see
for yourself.
Call and examine stoves and
ranges at 42 Main St. before purchas
ing. Some new aud beautiful designs.
XV. S. Service, Agent.
Guaranteed Inv stmtnts.
By our system of InvestmeuU in Stock
Operation wo insure indemnity from lon.
No "Marginal" or "Privilege plans, invest
ment received In turns of 8i and upward.
Correspondence from stock operators solic
ited. Address.
DAMI8 MAYNARD A CO.,
68 Broadway, N. Y,
n31mllnl
NOTICE is hereby given that a pe
tition of citizens of Ridgway township
will be presented at the next Court of
Quarter Sessions of Elk county for the
corporation of a Rorough of the town
f Ridgway.
Now for your winter suits and
overcoats. McAfee has just received
three hundred samples from three of
the most popular houses in New York
city. Don't fail to call and see them,
Shawls. Some of
the nicest you
Kime's. Don't
ever saw at Powell
fail to examine.
D. 8. Andrus & Co., of William-
sport. Pa., are prepared to sell a good
organ now for $75.00 cash, 7 stops and
beautiful case, and they are fully war
ranted by them which is a sure mark
of their merit Send them your orders
and you will not be disappointed.
The highest authoriety In New
England, the state Assayer of Massa
chusetts, after a careful analysis of
Hall's Vegetable Sicilian Hair Re-
newer certified tnat it is the best pre
paration for its intended purposes that
has been exhibited for examination,
that its constituents are pure and
carefully selected for excerent quality,
and 1 nat. 11 lorms an emcient prepa
ration for promoting the growth of the
hair and restoring the original color.
This world-renowned preparation is
for sale by all druggists. Jtecord, Red
Oak, Iowa.
Business Cards.
GEO. A. RATH BUM
ATTORN EY-AT-LAW.
Main street, RidgsAy, Elk Co., Pa.
Particular attention given to tho
examination of titles, albo to patents
aud patent cases,
HALL & M'CAULEY
ATTORNEY-AT-LAW.
Office In new brick building, Main
street, Ridgway, Elk Co., Pa. v32t
LUCORE & HAMBLEN
ATTORN E YS-AT-L AW,
Ridgway, Elk county, Pa. Office
across the hall from the Democrat es
tablishment. Claims for collection
promptly attended to. jnel5,1870
G. G. MESSENGER.
DRUGGIST & PARMACEUTIST,
N. W. corner of Main ahd Mill streets.
Ridgway, Pa., full assortment of care
fully selected Foreign and Doruestid
Drugs. Prescriptions carefully dis
peused at all hours, day or night.
viny
J. S. BORDWELL, M. D.
ELECTIC PHYSICIAN & SURG'N,
Has removed his office from Centre
street to Main afreet, Ridgway, Pa., in
the second story of the new brick
building of John G. Hall, west of the
Hyde House.
umce nours : 1 to 2 1'. al. 7 10 a r. ai. .
HYDE HOUSE.
W. H. SCHRAM, Proprietor,
Ridgway, Elk county, Pa.
Thankful for the patronage hereto
fore so liberally bestowed upon him,
bill? 1 1 V j pjpi iirt.i nuca, ij pacing
strict attention to the comfort and con
venience of guests, to merit a continu
ance of the same. oct;0'69
MILLINERY AND DRESSMAKING
MRS. J. R. KELTZ, Kersey, Elk
county, Pa-, takes this method of an
nouncing to the citizens of Elk county,
that she has on hand an assortment of
fashionable millinery goods Which will
be sold cheap. Also dressmaking in
all its branches.
Agent for Dr. J. Ball & Co.'s Patent
Ivorv and Liirnum Vitas Evo Cuds.
Send for descriptive circular. nl'yl
APPLETON'S AMERICAN CYCLO
PEDIA.
This admirable Work Is now com
plete. Each volume contains 800
pages. It niakesa complete and well
selected library, and no one can
afford to do without it who would keep
well informed. Price $5 00 in cloth,
$6.00 in leather, or $7.00 in elegant
half Turkey. For particulars address,
XV. H. Fan-child, Pottville, Catt. Co.,
N. Y., who has been duly appointed
agent for Elk county by C. K. Judsou,
geuel'al agent. ,
A Great Reduction.
The undersigned is now prepared to
deliver a better quality of Bituminous
coal than has ever been mined in this
part of the State, at the low price of
)2.25 per ton or (1.75 at tho mines.
Leave your order at W. H. Osterhout's
store at Eagle Valley, and tit the olliee
of the undersigned, Masonic Building
Ridgway, Elk Co.. Pa.
E. K. GRESH.
Sept. 10, m3
CENTRAL
State Normal School.
(I:lrhth JCarmtil Svhool Uintrict)
LOCK IIAVEX, CLINT0X CO., PA.
A. N. RATTB, A. M., Principal.
This school as at present constituted,
offers the very best facilities for Pro
fessional and Classical learning.
Buildings spacious, inviting and
commodious; completely heated by
steam, well ventilated, aud furnished
with a bountiful supply of pure water,
soft spring water.
Location healthful and easy of ac
cess, Surrounding scenery unsurpassed.
Teachers experienced, efficient, and
alive to their work.
Discipline, firm but kind, uniform
and thorough,
Expenses moderate.'
Fifty cents a week deduction to
those preparing to teach.
Students admitted at any time,
Courses of study prescribed by the
State j I. Model School. II. Prepara
tory. III. Elementary. IV. Scien
entiflc. AtWuNCT COURSES t
t. Academic. II. Commercial. III.
Music. IV. Att.
The Elementary and Scientific
courses are Professional, and students
graduating therein receive State Diplo
mas, conferring the following corres
ponding degrees : Master of the Ele
ments, and Master of the Sciences.
Graduates in the other courses receive
Normal Certificates of their attain
ments, signed by the Faculty.
The professional courses are liberal,
and are in thoroughness not inferior to
those of our best colleges.
The State requires a higher order of
citizenship. The times demand it. It
is one of the prime objects of this
school to help to secure it by furnish
ing intelligent and emciem leacners
for her schools. To this end it solicits
young persons of good abilities ana
good purposes those who desire to
improve their time and their talents,
as students. To all such it promises
aid in developing their powers and
abundant opportunities for well paid
labor after leaving school.
For catalogue and terms address tna
Principal.
B. 1). LSAlilj,
President Board of Trustees
T. C HIPPLE,
Secretary.
BOARD OF TRUSTEES!
Clinton county. 8. D. Ball. T. C
Hippie, Dr. J.H. Barton, A. H. Best,
Jacob Brown, Wilson Kistler, A. N.
Raub, W. W. Rankin, R. G. Cook,
Samuel Christ, G. Kintzing, S. M.
Bickford, H. L. Diffenbach, A. C.
Noyes, S. R. Peale.
Centre Ex-Gov. A G. Curtln.
Clearfield Ex.Gov. "Wm. Bigler.
Elk Charles R. Earley.
Mr6'79yl
Howe Sewing: Machines.
Atnong the great variety of goods of
every description for sale at
Powell & Kime's
Will be found an assortment of the
celebrated Elias Howe, Jr., Improved
Sewing Machines the best machine
now manufactured they having been
appointed sole agents lor Elk county.
They will keep on hand Tuckers,
Comers, Hemmwrs, Braiders and Ruf
tiers, Needles, Sewing-machine Oil
Thread, &o., Ac. Will also furnish at
any time detached parts for said ma
chine. All at greatly reduced prices,
and will be sold 011 accommodatiU(f
terms with approved security,
Ridgway, Aug. 20, '7tt.