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THURSDAY. OCT., 6, 1882.
To TJt Comity Advocate ratrons.
Parties owing thlB.establlshnietit for
advertising, Job work or subscription
Will no doubt take the hint that if we
ever needed money it Is Just about
thin time in the year. Tho little
amounts owing us by our patrons M ill
when put together enable, us to get
along In good shape. We don't make
a practice of dunning through the
columns of the The Advocate, hut
necessity knows no law. Friends help
us out a little.
Tho old Advocatk still waves.
Green hard wood is worth 51.75 a
cord in Kldgway.
J. W. Morgestcr has eomiiieneed
digging the cellar for his new store.
The Western Union Tel. ofllco is
located in the old building;,east of
Hall's brick building.
Co. H had decided to except the
invitation to attend the Bi-Ceiitennial
celebration at Philadelphia.
Hugh MoGeehinJ Is ' building a
store 20x50 feet, two stories high on
hla lot next the post ofllco.
The Insurance adjusters were on
the ground Monday afternoon, ready
lo bofiln work Tuesday morning.
, Chas. Howard, as Aunt Ker.iah at
the Opera Iouhc Just Saturday even
ing; was a great suceess. The Opera
House was crowded.
, The Congressional Conference for
tills 20th congressional dwlriet met
Tyrone on Wednesday, St .t. 'SI, and
' re-nomiualed A. O. Curtain o:i the
twentieth ballot. The nomination
was made unanimous when the con
ference adjourned.
Tiru Advocate Is printed this
week at the Gazette ofliee by thekind
iiets of Mr. Brandon. We acknowl
edge oursulvtn under obligations to ('.
11 (hiuld of the Cameron eousity
J'rchs, and Mr. Karl of tin- Uriiiwood
Uun'tte for courtesies tendered.
The lire was first discovered by
jtfiss Viola Neill Who wan staying
with Mrs. Wheeler. Jno. K. liaird,
Clerk In the drug store was also foon
on hand. Doctor Thompoii went
into Service's store which was opened
by O. S. Davis, and opening the dour
to the closet under the stairs to the
left of the store he saw the fire issu
ing from uuder the stairs. Going into
Craig's drug store to the correspond
ing closet on lheriht of the ntoro, he
Opened the door but saw no fire.
Tills confirms the theory that the lire
Wusfrol.ua defective line in the l.v
hiocrat ofliee bide of the huiMiii;,'.
Hardy Kuilis.
For Fall I'lanting. such, as Tulips ITy
bi'inth, Crocues, etc., just Imported
direct from Holland. We have the
largest dii-play of these bulbs evci
brnugbt to tliis city. Mend for our
Juiced catalogue. Harry Chaupel,
Florist and liulb Merchant,
WUiUuisport, I'd.
X CAKIJ.
To thetw thitt l;i;:iiiy n-i'-iti-d me
to remove god.- from the burning
building on the mm iiing of the .'(h
I thank you. The Lraee laJit:i lht
assisted I shall ever remember grate
fully W. X. (-.miviu;:.
We
ere
Masonic Hall Building rchdy to sup
ply you with anything In the lil'o of
iStoves, Hardware, Tin wr- Lamp
goods fcc, Leave your orders for
iu ware, stove reparing in., a usual
thoy will receive prompt Mt'.-nlion.
Y. S. HKKVJl'K, a (Jell t
-2v'w Cobbling Shop, iti Kllgwxy.
Th undersigned having tkeii the
shop oppotdto the Ttaiycr House, i
prepared to do all kinds of boot nr.d
shoe reparlng at reasonable price.
Nouo but the bet.1 of stock until, wcik
guaranteed satisfactory. Your psitvo
rjage respectfully solicited.
Mll.I.AHI) Donaciiv.
Closing Out Sale.
We shall continue to sell goods re
gardloas of cost at the New Yokk fdore
Note the following prices: Ladies'
walking shoes and shippers, $1.25,
worth $1 75; ladies' laced slippers,
1.0, worth ?2.00; ladies' ocva clip
per, $1.00, worth $1.50; children's and
misses' slippers, at correspondingly
low prices; 15 pieces crash, 0 cents,
worth 10 cents; ladies' Newport caps
and circulars. We would particularly
6all the attention of lumbermen to our
lumbenneu's pants. Best all wool gray
pants, $2 23. A good pair overalls at
40 cents. AH kinds of summer goods
will be sold at corresponding prices.
Do not forget that we still sell our
beet prints for 0 cents.
Codkn Bros. & Bkownstkine.
Almost every store in the country
has on Its counter, a show caso of Dr.
Day's medicines. By a glance at tho
display, It will be seen that direct act
ing remedies are offered lor many every
day complaints, and as they are all the
result of study and experience, their
worth may be relied on.
Dr. Day's Liver Fills are taken in n
different way from any other pill, and
only a trial is needed to prove their
great superiority in all cases of liver
complaint and constipation.
pr. Day's Cold Medicine- has great
power over colds and sore throat, and
persons subject to quinsy need not
have their tonsils break if they take
this remedy in time.
The show case contains a number of
others, but special attention is called to
Dr. Day's Cure for Piles, as havlug a
greater curative influence over the
parts implicated, than any oth.ernicdi
fHne known.
TerNonal.
Mr. , Hainblla lost his scoop
shovel In the fire.
G. W. Nichols has the contract
for building P. & It's new building.
Dr. C. B. Earley Is putting a
building east of the Western Union
Tel. ofllce.
A son of Geo. Aaron had one leg
badly burned by stepping Into a bed
of live coals after tho Are.
Jim Bliines snvs he has every
thing In his new building but tho rat
tlesnake, and that perished In the
flames.
Col. A. I. Wilcox, Sheriff of Mc
Koan county, was in town lastJSatur
day and wasjwaruily greeted by his
many friends.
Wo arc sorry to learn that there
was some stealing during the progiess
of the lire. Tlie guilty'parties should
be made to sutler.
G us Woodward ami Joe Wheeler
caoh had a foot injured by being
caught by the falling wooden columns
of tho Ridgway Bauk.
A Swart z Boss and J. II. Ross, Jr.
have purchased of H. S. Thayer the
building now occupied by Cohen,
Bros. & Brownstelne.
It is an ill wind that blows no
one good. Tho work of rebuilding
after the fire will give employment to
a great many men.
J. W. Morgestcr wishes to express
his thanks to all who so kindly
assisted in saving his stock of goods
on the night of the lire.
M?t. Howard ' Gorton had two
lingers of his right baud bruised
while moving a safe from Doctor
Farley's corner building.
Mr. and Mrs. L. P. Seley and
daughter Joan, of Beynoldsvilie, are at
Doctor Bard well's visiting. Mr. Seley
is a brother of Mrs. Bard well.
-(). O. Kelts and Frank Var.Ors
du'.!, of Kane, are very sick with ty
phoid fever. Mr. and Mrs. John Van
Orsiiall have been up to see Frank.
J. V. Morgestcr has put up a
store at the west corner of the court
yard where customers will receive
every attention as before. A full line
of fciMctries always on hand.
Dr. W. L. Williams has -"'purchased
of Kdward Derby his property
at the corner of Main aud Mill street.
The lot is fir, 0 et front by 2i0 feet deep.
The consideration was f 5000.
Among the many none worked
harder, or helped to carry out more
l;oO'ls than the ladies of Uhigway. They
deserve the thanks of ail interested for
their hard work during the progress of
the tire.
Win. M Sweet, thoftnaker, has
e.-lablifhed his business in Buttvl f'.lss'
harness r.hop wlure he will lie pleased
lo see all his old customers and as
many new ones as may favor him
with their work. Just the sa.'iio as
before the fire.
.AttlieM. K. conference held in War
ren weik, lev. S. M. Clark was
trail feiTcd from Jtidgway to Palmyra,
N. Y. ilev. Air. Goodrich will occupy
the KhUway M. K. pulpit for the en
Miin year. Mr. Clark lias done good
h oil; here and h ni.iy fi lends will
regret Hist a three-. yearV lew is ail a
Aii-tiio(iir.t iiiiiiihlvr isjiilowcd in one
plate.
H.n. Alfred Short, of Nojh;Eit,
and Htzikiah Kor.on, of Helton
township wfo here if.t .Saturday.
I "i;";,' are part owner.t of the llidgway
Bank building. They are urongly
in favor of brick buildings, acd pro
jse to put up a building '35 fret by
100, tiuxe sU'i'ies high, atidj will com
mence work at once.
The owners of Hie mil f t-.tte from
Brc 1 to Mill .iruts, t!,o Lamed !is
triet, are making a strung move to
build a solid brick row from street to
street And as neatly all tho owners of
properly on the line are in f.iror of the
movement it will Hnde'.ititeih'y suc
HVi. ('onlracls isxve already ber-n
mode hy nonie jsirtles with J. 11.
Kc.ji.Jr. for Lviek horn his M. Marys
kiln. Btvtral building. will be put
under contract litis fad, and work
commenced. Nest spring active op
erations will commence, and brick
buildings will be theorder of the day!
On Monday morning the Borough
Council by resolution permitted the
owners of real estate in the, burned
district to build temporal y structures,
eiKht feet high to the roof, on the op
posite or court yard side of the street,
across from their respective properties.
Nearly all the owners of property will
avail thenii-.el ves of this opportunity
to put up temporary shanties in which
business nuy he carried on. Com
meneini' at Court street J. W. Mor
gestcr began a buildiug Monday
morning. The Bhines Bros, fol
lowed suit, and in a few days a row of
wooden buildings one story high will
face the court yard.
The safes which passed through the
fire preserved their contents in every
instance. Doctor Karlcy, W. 8.
tiervice, K. J. Miller of the Democrat,
and A. C. Craig', safes were all in
the lire. The safe of Chas. Holes
Powell & Kline, A. Swartz Boss, two
owned by the Ridgway Bauk, J. W.
Morgester's, R. I. Campbell' and
Horace Little's were taken out of the
buildings before tho fire reached Ihem.
One safe of tho Ridgway Bauk was
tumbled end over end out the front
door, breaking one of the stone steps,
aud yet after the fire tho time lock
was running as though nothing had
happened out of the usual run of
things.
FLORAL DECOIUTIO.N'S.
Taste, Beauty and Htyle unexcelled,
attention given to tho proper arrange
ment of Flowers. Boiujuets, baskets
and Designs prepared in the most
artistic manner at moderate prices and
sent safely by express. Catalogues
free to,
Address.
Hauiiy ClMArEL,
Decorative Florist,
Williamsport, Pa.
AFTER THE FlJtE. .
WHERE TO FIND SOME OFTITE BURK
ED OUT BUSINESS PLACES. i
Dr. C. B. Earley has his: office In
the old place next above tho J31k Co,
Bank.
Dr. W. L. Williams occupies a tent
on Earley's comer lot Just back of the
building burned.
Chas. Holes has his shop in the hand
isaficrtrr tho court square. His family
occupies two rooms In the Jail.
The Western Union Tel. ofllce oc
cuples the corner at Hyde's lime shed,
corner of Broad aud Race streets, and
is under tho shelter of a few boards
laid on the fence.
Wm. M. Sweet, shoemaker Is lu
with Butterfuss opposite tho Bogert
house.
The Advocate ofllce is at the resi
dence of the editor on South street.
And occupies so much of our house
that our better half threatens to move
into the chicken coop.
A. Swarlz ltos-s, merchant tailor also
occupies his residence on South street.
W. S. Service, hardware, has moved
Into the Masonic hall store where he
did business twelve years ago.
The Ridgway Bank is using a part
of Hie Prothanotory's ollice.
Powell & Kime occupied the shed at
the rear of their lot. They have lots
of goods in tho court house cellar.
Lumber has been drawn for (heir new
store on shanty row which they will
occupy In a few days.
J. W. Morgestcr has his goods
stored and is doing business in
Thayer's coal sheds.
Bol't. I. Campbell, moved his stock
in with K. K. Gresh at corner of Main
and Mill streets, and is doing bu.-iness
as though the fire had not occurred.
Pemocraiie Senatorial Conforeiic?.
On Iho "lib Imllot at, Brookvillc last
Tuesday, 2iih ult. the Demeratic con
ferees of the Ihirty-ciirhUi Senatorial
district, composed' of the counties of
Cameron, Clarion, Elk and Forest,
nominated Jno. G. Hall for another
term in the Slate Senate. Cameron
county was represented by S. S.
Hacket,S. C. Hydetmd Riley Warner.
Clarion, by M. M. Meredith,J. Clover,
and W" W. Greenland. Forest by John
Peterson, John Woodcock and Albert
Ilaydcii. Klk, by G. D. Messenger,
Sr.. Geo. R. Dixon and C. J I. Mc
Cauley. Cameron county presented
the name of . I. li. Newton; Clarion
county W. W. Barr, and Elk and
Forest Jno. G. Hall. Mr. Hall had
one-half the conferees, iuul for a time
it seemed as though the dead-loci;
would continue for days, On tho
seventy-fourth ballot Riley Warner
changed his vote from Xcutiii lo
Hall, thus nominating the latter gen
tleman. The conferees then adjourned.
A lii'iiyj Land Hjle.
The Potter Enterprise says that one
of the largest land sales ever made lu
that county was consummated a few
days since. The sale ags-retes H,0un
ac res of wild land. The land is located
on the East Fork and Cross Fork, and
is heavily timbered with hemlock,
some pine, and large iuantities of hard
wood. Twelve thousand acres are
what are known as the Jane Hum
phrey lands, owned by A. (5. Olm
stead. The twelve warrant were sold
In a body to George Howe, Bradford,
and a Il nto!i capitalist, for the sum of
ilbi.n)') tho Humphrey lands for
$U,W iind the Fo-iA Olmstead lauds
for Sij,o:0.
Wil'lira Penn March.
We have ja.-t received from the pub
lisher, copies of the new Ri-Centen-ni.l
music, "William Peiin March"
and "Two Hundred Years Have
U( lied away,'' bolh composed by Prof.
J. R. Sweney, the composer of the
popular Sunday School btsiks, "Quiv
er,'' "Garner,'' "Ark of Frai.-e," dc.
The great tsieem in which this excel
lent composer is held by the
msssfs, makes it unnecessary for com
mons from us, and we hope that our
re.t'Ivr.i will all supply themselves by
ordering from the pub'i iitr, John P.
D )t !i:Exi v, 1 ',Vtit Third street,
Chcst r, Penmt. Price i) ceuts tiieh.
Far f by .!l nm-ic tkah rs.
A tlrcfit fjhjjft or Hi arch Tlcxi.
Oita-.va. Ontario. Sept. 21. Dr. 11.
Si?:r,e Vi.;lfis, of the finance depart
ment. ; ho some time ago published
thi-.t the iceeiit i:j'nt would sweep from
ea.-t to west over the continent, says a
gwat storm will strike this plauc't in
March next. He gives this timely
warning: ' It will first ho felt In the
Northern Pacific, and will cross the
meridian of Ottawa at noon (3 o'clock
! m., London time), on Sunday,
March 11, ls-i;i. No vessel smaller
i han a Cunarder will be able to live in
this tempest. India, the south of Eu
rope, England, and especially the
North Americau continent, will be the
theatre of its ravages. As ail the low
lands on theAtlatic will be sulcjierged,
1 advise. hi-buildeis to place their
prospective vessels high up on stocks,
and farmers having loose valuables,
such ai hay, cattle, to remove
thenx to a place of safety. I beg further,
most respectfully to appeal to the
honorabie Minister of Maiine that lie
will peremptorily order up storm
drums on all the Canadian coasts not
later than the '.'nth of February, aud
thus permit no vest el to leave the har
bor. Jfthisisnot done hundreds of
lives will bo lost ami millions of dol
lars' worth of property destroyed."
Hillioas Ghca Away.
Millions of Bottles of Dr. King's
New Discovery for Consumption,
Coughs and Colds, have been given
away as Trial Bottles of the largo size.
This enormous outlay would be dis
astrous to the proprietors, were it not
for the rare merits possessed ly this
wonderful medicine. Call at G. G.
Messenger's Drug Store, und get a
Trial Bottlerce, and try for yourself.
It never fails to cure.
Overland Mail note paper just re
ceieved uud for sale as before the fire
at The Advocate office, South street.
Powell & Kime Wave hauled their
lumber on tho ground and commenced I
Veunesttay morning to put up a
shanty iexGO, which will bo ready in
a few days, when they will be ready
to do business us usual.
Firciia jRiilgway
i
LOSS nearly $70,OOOinsurance$31,-
773. TITE BUSINESS PORTION OF THE
TOWN IX BUINS-
Friday morning, Sept. 20, 1882, will
long be remembered by the citizens of
Ridgway. At about 21 o'clock R jre
was discovered In the Democrat block,
byasonofa. T. Wheeler, and at onco
tho alarm was given, Jno. R, Kime,
night watchman at Ilydcs's store heard
the cry, saw the flames, and at once
ran up Centre and South streets giv
ing the alarm. The Codrt house bell,
Grace Church bell,' and some other
bells were rung, and in a very short
time the alarm was generally given
throughout tho Borough. Soon tho
news was received at Grant's tannery,
and its whistle aroused tho people
there. From all directions crowds of
men, women, and children came run
ning to the scene of disaster. Wm.
McVey and Chas. B. Earley climbed
upon the awning in front of tho tew
oarat ofllce and saw flames Issuing
from tlie-.slde of the wall next a Hue
at the rear of the printing ofllce. E.
E. Willard looked up the stairs, and
saw flames issue from the Democrat of
fice, or right hand side of the hull. Mrs.
Wheeler who occupied rooms opposite
tho Democrat ollicc was awakened,
and saw flames issuing from under
the door of tho Dctnocrut ofliee. Mrs.
Wheeler und family escaped by the
rear of the building leaving their
clothes and household i fl'ucts behind.
So that It is quite evident that to a
defective iluo may lie attributed
another great loss of property. Aud
another warning that the building of
flues .should be in tho hands of men
who are competent to do tho work in
a manner insuring safely to property.
This particular flue was built after
night by men working on the court
house during its erection, aud by
lamplight, so that is not to bo much
wondered at that "defective flue"
should be written as the cr.u.-e of Ridg
way 's greatest lire. The work of the
lire was rapid and i:i both an easterly
and westerly direction.
The theatre of tho fire wa.i on the
north sido of Main , street, being
bounded on the east by Broad street,
on west by Mill street, and on the
north by a street running aiong Hyde's
raco by liie Jiyde Ss J loss planing
mill. As building a tor building
caught and was being devoured by
the flames hundreds of people wre
busy carrying goods from stores, house
hold goods, ami all manner of articles
to places of safety. People who had
no interest wlmsever in the property
worked like Trojans to save property.
Of course the excitement was groat
but there was not many rash acts to be
recorded, such as throwing the mir
rors from upper windows, and care
fully carrying down the more delicate
feather beds. Wis ere all did well it
would not be in good tasic to single
nit any particular individual to whom
should be awarded the crown of super
iority. The entire territory from the
tailing point of the fire to Broivl
street on the east was burned over.
Vn old barn twenty feet at the rear
of Powell & Kime's store being the
solitary exception. Across Broad street
front the fire a distance of 71 feet, stands
the Hyde House a large three story
building, Which was saved by a great
effort. Carpets were thrown over
the exposed end of the building, and a
stream from Jlydea fctore hose was
constantly playing on the building
until the danger was jmst. Twelve
years ago last. June Main street was
burned from the Ridgway Bank to
Broad street, and the Hyde House was
saved that, time, allhou ;h the exposed
end was black and blistered by the tire.
This time the jaiiit is scarcely colored.
On Mill street, at the we.Urn bound-
arvofthe burned t;i.i;rict stands the
house of Edward Derby, an old ai.d
estceu.e I citizen of this place years
of age. This hou:.e, a one and one-half
story structure was saved by almost
superhumuu efforts, and ?tands as the
sole relic of the great .'ire. On the
street running along the race: one lot
from Mill street at the rear of Camp
bell's buildings was situated a dwell
ing belonging R. I. Campbell and also
one belonging to Mr. M. L. Ross both
of which were saved. At the rear of
the row burned there was a great many
sheds, lumber piles, etc, And some of
the lumber piles were in close prox
imity to the planing mill situated on
the north side of race street. By put
ting carpets on the planing mill und
keeping a steady supply of water on
the building it was with great dilli-
cully saved. Tho moil on tho mill
worked like heroes. There was scarcely
a breath of air stiring during the pro
gress of tho fire, while tho moon shone
brightly down on tho scene of desola
tion. In a few hours, or at six o'clock
the flames subsided, aud where was
once a row of prosperous busiuess
places, was at that hour a smouldering
mass of ruins.
THE LOSSES AND INSUKANCE
as near us m be ascertained are us
follows:
Commeneingat Broad street Dr. C.
R. Earley losses tho building on the
corner, vulue $3,001); no insurance.
Doctor Williams in the Earley block
saved his ofliee furniture entire.
Miss McKee, Western I'uion Tel.
and stationery store, loss small, intru-
uieuts and goods nearly all saved.
E. E. Wiiliard, C. R office up stairs
lu Earley's block, loss' trilling.
Frank Earley drug store saved
nearly everything.
Mrs Rees in next building, millinery,
and household goods, saved nearly
everything; loss about $i:50.
Chas. Holes; jeweler and irrocer.
building, loss $3,500; insurance $1,000.
Stock of jewelry, aud groceries nearly
all saved. Also household furniture
up stairs ueurly all saved.
J. Powell, Vuilding, loss $3,050;
insurance $1,000.
Powell & Kime, stock valued at
$22 000, two-thirds; .saved; insurance
$0,000.
Elk Co. 'Advocate, up stairs, loss
$2,000; lnsuranco $1,000. Books, files,
letters, and bills and a small amount
of stationery saved. Newspaper type,
stands, cases, racks, and job cabinets
saved.
William M. Swcct.shocmaker next
tho Advocate, stock and tools nearly
all saved.
R.'V. Kime," building loss $3,ri0; no
insurance.
A. Svnrl: Ross, merchant tailor,
large stock of goods nearly nil saved,
on which there was an insurance of
$1,000. Loss $150.
James S. Maginnis, building, loss
$3,000; insurance $1,200. Loss on
slock of wines, cigars, etc., and bill
iard tables $1,200; no insurance. One
billard table was taken out tho back
door and burned in the yard.
Fred. Soh(c:iingui:diiig,loss$3,000;
insurance $2,000.
W. S. Service, stock of hardware,
loss 810,000; insurance 2,000.
John McGrady, saloon, under hard
ware store, loss SoOO; insurence on bil
liard table $2ol).
7Vtc Democrat, loss iM,C00; lnsvrauco
$1,500, E. J. Miller, proprietor, ar
rived on the scene just as the firo was
breaking out, but having no key to
his ollioc lie was unable to cuter, and
nothing was saved. Presses, paper, and
card cutter, files, and furniture a total
loss. In his safe were his books,
subscription lists and valuable papers,
which were recovered alter the lire.
Mrs. G. T. Wheeler, up stuirs across
the hall from the Democrat otllco lost
her household goods and clothing; loss
$1,000; no insurance.
A. C. Craig, drug, book, and sta
tionary, loss fti.OOO; insurance $2,000.
Union Store Co. building, loss
000; no insurance.
Ridgway Bank, loss on building $2,
030; insurance $1,500. The Ridgway
Bauk also bad $l)00 worth of safes,
and furniture; insured for $800.
Nearly everything saved.
II. M. Powers, lawyer, notary pub
lic, insurance agent aud clerk in the
bank, saved everything.
Geo. A. Rathburii, upstair? in Ridg
way Bank buildiug, loss on library
and safe $13,25; insurance $2000. Part
of the library was saved.
Geo. W. Bhines, & Sons, buildiug
loss $3,n:yj; insurance $700. Billiard
and beer saloon. No insurance, bil
liard tables saved.
J. W. Morgestcr, building, stock of
groceries, and household goods. Loss
on building $2,500; insurance $1,000;
stock valued at $'',0WI; two-thirds of
which was saved; insurance $2,.r00.
Household goods nearly all saved; in
surance! $100.
R. I. Campbell, store building,
stock of groceries, etc. Building valued
at $V.:00; insurance S 1,600. Stock
S,0y0; insurance $500; stock nearly all
saved.
Horace Little, real estate agent, safe
and papers saved, no insurance.
R. I. Campbell, dwelling house oc
cupied by Geo. A. Rathbun, loss $1,
C0,i; insurance $000. Mr. Ratiibun
saved nearly all his household furniture.
After Hie Uorsfi is Stolen.
An old adage runs : "Shut tho barn
door after tho horse is stolen. This
might be made to apply to Ridgway
in tho matter of tho recent disastrous
fire which has made such a largo hole
in the business centre of our Borough.
Of course we can bow in acquieseucc
and say that all is for the best, which
is true beyond a doubt, and yet a re
bellious spirit prompts us to wish
that it had been otherwise. Even
with tho prospect of a stately brick
block to take the place of the less pre
tentious wooden row burned, we can
not help regretting that part at least
of lliatrow was not saved. The theory is
advanced by many that the fire could
have been stopped at Rhine's hall, as
well mid easier than it was overcome
at Derby's residence. And some even
think that tho firo could have been
confined in the space between Powell's
store and Rhincs' hall. Be this ns it
may of one thing we are all certain
oCir arrangements for putting out fire
were of the most primitive sort, aud
wiih theexcciition of Hyde's hose and
water arrangement at his store, the
facilities were confined almost ex
clusively to the bucket brigade, com
posed of volunteer workers, while
they did nobly, the means was at best
a primitive one. Water plugs there
were along tho street but no hose to
attach to them or else they wero in
such condition that it was impossible
to attach to them. The lesson is now
learned that a well directed firo com
pany could have confined the firo to
tho building in which it was first dis
covered, and that a few hundred dollars
Invested in proper firo apparatus
would have saved thousands of dollars'
worth of property. For years The
Advocate has urged the necessity of
having an organized force for pro
tection against lire. And now the
horso is gone. May we learii wisdom
for future emergencies. By tho time
the brick block is ready to be occupied
let's have a fire cngiue and hose com
pany. Dwelling Honso Biirne.
On the afternoon of Friday, Sept. 20,
1832, the dwelling house of John Maun
near Centreville, was entirely con
sumed by fire, together with tlio con
tents. Loss on Louse 1,000; no insur
ance. Michael Mann who occupied
the house lost a lot of potatoes, butter,
etc., in tho cellar valued at $200, also
all his household cfiects, wearing ap
parel of himself and family amounting
to about $350 more. Michael Mann Is
a hard working man and is deserving
of sympathy in his to him serious loss,
BnpMi
A Golden Wedding.
Rarely Is one privileged to witness
the celebration of a Golden Wedding
without having the Joy of the occa
sion marred, in a measure, by vacant
places, and yet this was the peculiar
joy of Mr. Rasselas W. and Mary P.
Brown of Jones township, Elk Co.,
Pa-, who celebrated the golden anni
versary of their wedding on Sept. 25.
The day was all that could bo de
sired for beauty. All nature seemed
to unite in making It a day of rejoic
ing. The sun never shone brighter
and the few fleecy clouds that here
uud there decked the deep blue sky
brought their tribute of loveliness to
add to the perfection of tho day,
while the few highly coloreil .mtuni
nal leaves on the maple mid sumac
gave an enhanced beauty to nature,
they also spoke of the summer season
as past, but the mass of bright green
foliage told of a freshness and vitality
which prophesy at least some days of
life and usefulness yet to come.
About noon the guests had assem
bled. It was lu fact a family gather
lug, consisting alone of near relatives
except tho officiating minister and
wire.
All the children (six in number) are
living, married, and with their part
ners wero present, save Mr. Geo. R.
Allen, of Syracuse, N. Y., whoso ab
sence was exceedingly regretted, but
compelled by busiuess engagements.
One brother and two sisters of tho aged
groom wero present. Ono of these
sisters being bridesmaid fifty years
ago. But ono death has occurred m
the family, that a grand-child, an only
child of Mrs. Olive Brown Mover.
After an hour of social intermingl
ing thucoiupany repaired to the parlor,
where after a short appropriate address
to tho happy couple and prayer by
Rev. T. S. Neglcy, commending them
to the samo loving Heavenly
Father who liars supported them
in tiuies'of discouragement and guided
them in times of perplexity in the
past, they, witli joyous tears, received
the hearty congratulations of all pres
ent. Among the many presents received
were finely ur.holstered easy chairs
and tctcu-tete from the children. A
large group of the three sons. A set
of delicate china cup and saucers from
Gen. Tlios. L. Kane, and a pair of
gold spectacles for each from Col. A.
I. Wilcox.
The summons soon came to repair to
the dining room where a rich repast
was in readiness. One of the exten
sion tables upon which was spread the
wedding feast was the product of a tree
(golden willow) planted by the aged
groom in ids young days.' And it was
loaded as only our good farmer's wives
are accustomed to spread such a festal
board.
But the best wine had been reserved
till the last, which was tho gathering
of the entire company into the parlrir,
and several hours spent in the richest
of social enjoyment. Incidents in tho
early struggles and pioneer life of the
bride and groom were detailed aud
also brief sketches of the Uvea of each
of the children wero given by the
second son, W. Walaee Brown, Esq,,
of Bradford.
As the lights aud shadows which
had checkered tho lives of each of
these were painted lu word-pictures,
smiles and tears chased each other in
rapid succession over the countenance
of each present. Words, never to be
forgotten, of affection, counsel, encour
agement and hope, coming from full
and joyous hearts, were spoken by the
aged parents to their children, remind
ing us of a patriarch's blessing.
These exercises were interspersed
with appropriate music. It was with
regret that the company separated late
in the evening, having participated in
the celebration of a golden Wedding
which in striking points of interest
was remarkable. May these, their
sunset days of life ever be tinged with
golden colors. T. S. N.
Kotics to Holders ofCoany Bonk
TvTOTK'K Is heretiV!
Ivcn to the lioli'.eis of
L tlm f 1 lou-i l-i-i i him, Is ,i- I
II I1 1 v
If. prc-.rnt siiUl holms it tlio ( on i it y i rciiMOvr
lor i-n.vi.K in on or lici'oru -MO VU.VV, NDV.
il. lJ. us Hie Interes t tin reou will ccuso on
taut iliiy, v iz. :
N". i ic.ui 'J, ouch SW.
Nos. :j, I, (1,7, s, li, n, -J. n 11 15. II!, 17,
l-s 10, 2 i. L'l, ami L' !. r-iicli !('".
ios. ii and ill, issuetl lo J. V, Simontr-n,
i iil-U sl.:ji. No.-, us, 7u uuil T-i, ksiiuU to .1. W.
himoutoii, eiieh ",itl,
Nos. ."i" iiml li,;, l-Miod to M. K. Olmsted,
ciidi i!,iW. Nos. (i'J, 7J und 77, issued to .M. K.
Olmsted, oik-Ii t
Nos. -J , at, -J7, 2). HI. 31, 32, 33. 31, 31, M, 37,
3-, :, in uiul 41, eucli sum.
Nos, 13 and 1 1, eia-li swa,
' Nos. I.",. -17 and (3, eaeli slivl.
Notlro is also hereby t-iven to tho holders
of tliu followim; recited homls of Kll; county
to present Mild honds to the County Trei, Mirer
for payment on or before V,'i;iNKSli. V,
Dl'.C. 0,'is.a, as tliu Interest tiiereou will
oei'.yu on that day, vl.:
Nos. "S, "11 and S I, canli tiOO,
Noh. S- and S3, eaeh S.H.
Nos. SI, S"), m(, S7, ks. mi and no, cachSllX).
JlIltAM ('AHMAN.1
J. K. OAUli.NEU, V Co. Coinr's.
JOHN NISSKL. I
Attest V. S. JlonTuN, Clerk. S -lv.
j THE HULL VAFOll COOK S TO VE,
mc.UUJUl JIKU UNLT ntlLIAbLc,
In tho only de
vice of lu kimlj
Unit has stocdn
bit a
OF YEARS,
vcrsal imlilica
COU)Uicnuatiou.
IS
Does every fl
Jn...;..tl.... ..f!l
Cuokinir, Wash-jj
Ini!, IrouiiiL'.H
j; . .il'-i-idt Cunning,
'oi uuieruunieH
tiu work Utru
tiifiirn iliiiif, Li
the ordinary couk move, and without ita iutui
leraliie heat, Boot, ashes, t-if.
FOR SUMMER USE THEY ARE INDISPENSABLE,
tllr Ui-liahle AKt'tiU wautcd iu unoccupied
iccupicu a
:o., i
il, Ohio. 9
lurruujy. jftiiiircsa,
HULL VAPOR STOVE CO
seneca Street, tor. Cliuiupluiu, Cleveland
Mrs. Jacob Uutterfuss, over Rutter
fuss' harness shop, Main street, has
constantly on hand tho latest stylo of
human hair goods, also switches, nets
and pins, &c. Call und sec them.
Wanamaker & Rrown's Fall sa in
pies are on hand now. Call uud ex,
limine whether you want to purchase
or not. H. A. Rote, agent.
I
Business Cards.
CEO. A. RATH SUN
ATTOItNEY-AT-LAW.
Main street, Ridgway, Elk Co., To.
Particular attention riven to tha
examination of titles, also to patents
and patent cases.
HALirTt7CMH.EY
ATTOKNEY-AT-LAW.
Office in 'new brick building, Main
street, Hld'way, Klk Co., l'a. v32t
J. S. BARDSELL,
PHYSICIAH AHD SURGEON.
Over twenty-five years practice.
Oillco on Main Htreet, Jtldjrway, Pa.,
opposite- tho liotcert House. Ollico
hours from 1 to 2 aud 7 to 8, !' M.
If. L. WILLI A Mb. t ,
PHYSICIAN AND SURGQN. .
Coroner of Elk Co., ofllce iu rear of
Eorloy's Drug Store, next to Hydo
House. Ofliee hours 7 to 1) A. M.
3 to 5 r. st. G:30 to 8:00. V.
DRUGGIST & PAKMACEUT 1ST,
N. W. corner of Main and Mill ptrccts.
Hide-way, Pa., full assortment of care
fully selected Foreign and Domestic
Dru'jrs. Prescriptions carefully dis
pensed at ail hours, day or night.
yln3y
J. D. KCGDirjPT, K. D.
PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON.
On- irn Horns. l-'rom !l to 12 n. tn., 2 to 5
aud 7 to 0 p. m. Hi'Mdriirc- Olden at resi
lience, opposite) Klk County Uank, Slain
CALlii DAY Oil NKI11T I'UOMrTI.Y
ATrKNlMOl).
A fair iilmrc of thy people's patronage- so
licited. OFFICE EI HALL'S BRICK BUILMC-,'
OFi-ICB Houas S toll A. ?r.
1 " 2.3H'. at.
7 " a i. M.
11VCE U0J3E.
Vr. H. SCIIUAM, Proprietor,'
Kidjrway, F.Ik county, Pa.
Thankful fertile patronage hereto
fore so liberally bestowed upon him,
tho new proprietor hopes, by paying,
strict attention to the comfort and'eon
veiiieneo of guests, to merit a continu
ance of the same. octJO'ii'J
Vi'alnut Leaf Hair Restorer.
ft is entirely different from all
others. It is as clear as water, and, ns
its name indicates, is a perfect Vege
table Hair Restorer. It will immedi
ately free the head from dandruff, re
store gray hair to its natural color,
and produco a new growth where it
has fallen oil". It (Iocs not in any
manner aiTeet the health, which Sul
phur, Sugar or Lead, and Nitrato of
Silver preparations have done. It
will change light or faded hair In a
few days to a beautiful glossy brown.
Ask your druggist for it. Each bottlo
is warranted. SMITH. KLINE &
CO., Wholesab Agents, Philadelphia,
and V. N. CUlTTENTON.New York
u 17 1 y.
N1!
EW LI VERY STAPLE
IN
RIDGWAY
GOOD STOCK, GOOD CARRIAGES
and Ru'ggies to let upon tho most
reasonable terms.
Jo'He will also do job teaming.
Stable on Elk street. All orders left
at the Post Ollicc W'M receive prompt
.mention.
AuOlSTltt
Ilay tlio Ccleuratod
YALE &. JUBILEE GBSANS.1
:-'!i,'a-:.
.1. .Z. .XiS. Li l.'l - - Jt
- - Jit z&'-y
Hii Eost, Most C:!ehratptl, Purest Tone, ilost
Jjurable, Most liininlo, Host furfcvit
On can lu tuo World.
Bend for circular. ,
HEW HAVEIT 0EQA2T CO.,
Kow IXa-you. Ooiizl.
PEBFECTIOn STOCK TANK
Wfiitiiriiuui- AHU FBOST-PROOP. TUeso
. , 'inkioroconatructod of thruo-iucli lumber
Jelectoj WicUigao pine, and oro liuld toother wdil
Iniprovcd Luk boupno arranged Unit tLey cm b ,
'J u ' : a common wronch. When co vvre.1
WUU tvru i tlncknesnaoj commun lenciiiK (witli fcu-.
board between), tliey Bro mado lro,it-uroof. Wo ara
tirw lnnniifaeturers of railroad tnukuT and apnlv tha
Kimo prineipLa i and tnaturial tu tbo construction ..C
th. so Blu. k tii.iia that wo embody iu our 1-uilroaU
v..rk. All tank aro act tip, pieces marked, tlieu
knuekeddowu und crated for Bliipu.cnt.
1ST CUliAP HATES OP FRKICIIT EKCURED. !fl
ZJ tt. stave. 8 ft. bottom. Capaolty aa bblo.
Anti-Freezing Iron Force Pumps.:
FU1 tar any Hrtl, w.TT ,,l mrM M u, on. cmn um uLu !
3' luur si,d i.,,iV,ill-i,i wurk l-rf, ll v. M
ECLIPSE WIND ENGINE CO.
ItamllMUinnvf Dm wfeUnwJt.vll.w WM tnfine.lhn-fnonh.,
tj,uriy LLW-poow. 1 .,u ..1J V.d.l. I.Icto .1 WotlJ', ,-,,. ,
'". ''Ji Cvi.l-u.lui, 'lO; Aa-;t. IU, '.liu'r.'j All ta, li,, i.
Cheap and reliable, 11. 1'. Mcrce
agctu. (Jet yonr horses insured.
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