I ''in; silver nd will Vpp l.C.M ' I t.;;i;:T. ..lUi'.i: DIRABLK, Mru-K ELASTIC, w. cefcl'i rl.,:; c and relnin ilsplacc i i ? oll.cr S kirt. il rtvlo ofPklrt (Tnt. "'.) wasnwardid liy the 'ili.te Fair, In-Ill in New n-i. a This npi - 1 rt-.fed Him, '.. T. Oreiit ' ! ' Yol k, October, 1 SILVER MEDAL, belli;; the Highest Premium ever given for n lliiuji Skiit. The Klci-1 Fpringi arc wound with fine' j ,l:it t-.l wire iii I'luco cf a cotton covering which will not weav off or become soiled, iiml the v. i i . . t o kirt may In- woslieil without inji-'vi' !-!r of rusting, and will bens i:oi .: .,- ... The Combination Silver Skirt This invention combines with lie ordinn rv Skirt the advantage or our Silver Skirl liic boltom lmop.i nre llie s nno as (hose us ed in the Silver Skirl, the covering ot which cannot wear on. while Hie upper ones nvi covered villi cot!. -n. No l.-n'y lijvinp onrc worn oi:e our Skirls will 1-c willing o wear nnv inker, in the lwer hoops of all ull.er kinds nre f'.ni injured ninl soMced. The lieit ninleeiiilM r.ro used in (heir con eduction, nml, from their durability niul neatness I hey mo ileslinoJ to. become a Favorite Skirt. Manufactured solely by liic Silver Ekirt and Wire Manu facturing Company, J.S0 and 82, T5vlKC.li.-IY ST. NEW YOKK. T. S. Prr.nnv, Fiipl. Ann t'thly WARDED A GOLD MEDAL! AT THE American Institute Fair. J OCTOBER-10, 1M5. In direct competition with nil the'leading makers In the country. "I'ELOUHET4 SL500' il'i:il YKATt ! Willi! A (renin eveiywuero toseU'ouri'u-i;ovm ..W .'-owing .uacmnes. Three new kin '?. Under niid upr" feed. Sent on trial, Warranted live yeni Above Hillary orlurce iM.uiininsions paid. Tlieo.st.Y machine? pel 1 intlie United States for less llnin y '.'.l. which fire fuHr lic-nre'l I'J ITov-e, llm. i.r.v U'i.'.-wi. C.-over , V.ak.r, Singer ,V Co., ?! ISm-hrh-ir. All other cheap ma chines sire inM;iemrnls nml the teller or user nre relitth.'e t'o arrest, inc. ami iniprixoiwitnt. Illustrated circulars wntfree. Address, or call linen Shaw & Clark, nt. llidilcford, Maine," or Chicojo, 111. , f lnay-lV'liO-ly C. PELOUEET & SON, Manufacturers. Respectfully invite tho nllcnlion of pur. chasers,, the trade and profession, to the POLL 0 WING INS TR LMEN.TR Take Notice. piIE UNDESIGNED WISHES TO '.L Fay 10 tnc public generally, but more particularly to tho people of Elk County that bo lias opene J a Black smith and Waon-Shop in St. Mary's, where lie will" be happy to execute all orders in his lino with promptness and neatness- 1 have also purchased the ric;ht for Elk County, to manufacture and pell tho F. M. Hubbard Patent Spring Wagon Scat, of which I will soon have a good supply on hand, or will make to order, aiiy desired style or pis. I would further notify the people of Elk County that any person or per sons infringing on my right in the man ufacture or sale of said seat will be pros ecuted to tho extreme limits ot the law. .5-9-31.1 LEONARD WITTMANN. 47 42 47 50 a. m a. m 18G7 1807 THIILADELPIIIA & ERIE RAIL I ROAD. This creat lino traverses the Northern and Northwest counties of -Vontxivlvania to the city oi Eric, on Lake Erie. It has been leased by the Vennyl ea rn ia Rad Road Company, and is opera cd by them. Its entire length was opened for pas senger and freight business, October. 17th. 18GI. TIME OF PASSENGER TRAINS AT 111 PG WAY. Leave Easlivar-d. Kric Mail Train 'i Erie Express Train 10 Leave Westward. Erie Mail Train 10 Eric Express Train o PiiAnen'rer cars run through without change both ways between Philadelpha and Erie. NEW YORK CONNECTION. l.oavQ New Y'oi4t at 9.00 a. m., Arrive it Erie 10.00 r. m. jjeave llrio at 5.00 p. m., arrivo at New VBrt'o.ls p. vn. lr-Kc.ENT Sleeping Cars on Express Trains both ways between Philadelphia mid Erie. For iutormtUion rc.-pcoting Pussenj;cr business apply at tlie a. h. coiner oUtn and Market Sts, l'luladelplua And for Frab'ht business of tho Com- yuuy'i AeuU: .t'.. 1J. KiagKton, Jr. Cor j-liirkot St.. Philadelphia. J. W. lluvnolds io. 'W.Urowu. Asrcnt N. C. R. R. Dal tini'UO. II. II. Houston', Gen'l lWijld Aj't. riiiVa. 1. W. G WINNER, Gtrn'l Tuhcl Ajt. rhlVa. Alfred. L. Tvleu, General Sttpt Uric. 13th and O It G A N S AND MELODEONS. NEWS DEPOT AND PlimODIOAL" STORE DAILY t- WEEKLY PAPERS r will be - for Bale hereafter, regularly at rii T" o XI IK JLJOOK ijTOREJ IN' ST. MARY'S. MEW BOO as Of their manufacture Pedal-Base -Organs1 Five sizes, Five Octave, one to lliree Banks of Keys, three to eight setts of Heeds, I'riccs $235 to $000. "Scliool Organs, N. 13. Any work, either American or Kuropcn, Religious, Scientific, Phil-osofhit-al, Historical, &c., will bo pro-k cured on application as above. Any article in the Rook or Stationery line not in Store, will be sent for by mail and be received in a few davs after or dcring. jUD- 14-ly. PIIOTOailAPlIS..- E. & H. T. ANTHONY &. CO., Manufactnren of Photographic Materialf, Wliolesnlo and Itctail, GOi BROADWAY, N. Y. In addition to our mam husinvu of lMlOTOGRArillC MATERIALS we are Headquarters fo the following, viz. STF.RESCOrES & STERESCOriC VIEWS Of American and ForeignafiUies and Land scapes, Groups, Statuary, etc. STERESCOriC VIEWS OF THE WAR, From negntivca made in the various cam paigns and forming ti complete Photograph ic history ol llic great contest. STERESCOI 1C VIEWS ON OLASS, Adnpled for cither the Magio Lanlern or the Slcreseopo. OurCntnloguo will be sent to any address on receipt of Stamp. 1' 1 1 HT O U 11 A 1' III U A L 1 1 U M S. We manufacture more largely than any other house, about 100 variefieS from fiO cents to 550each. Our ALBUMS have the reputation of being superior in beauty and luranility to any others. Card Photograph! of Generals, Statesmen, Actors, etc., etc Our Catalogue embraces over FIVE THOUSAND different subject, including reproductions of the most celebrated En gravings, Paintings, Statues, etc. Cata logues sent on receipt, of stamp. l'hotographers'anu others ordering goods O.' D., will please remit 25 per cent of the amount, with their order. CfjyThe prices and quality of our goods cannot rail to satirTy. (june-14 oo-Iy. AT THE New Stoic of Nine styles, single and doublo Rosewood and Black Walnut cases, rrices, $130 to $240. MelocTeons, Reed, AT OTICE TO .STOCKHOLDERS. The Stotkhi.ldi-rs if tho Kersey )il and Mineral Company, are hereby notified that the annual meeting for the ulectioa of Directors uud O Hi curs oi said i enipany for tho enduing year, will be held at their clliee, in llousevillo, Yc. nango county, Pa., on Saturday, the 1st day of Juue, 18I.7. between tho hcurs .d'10 o'clock, A. Mr, at.d 2 o'clock P. M., of the said day J. W. IKlfiiM, Jus. W. Ouemey, Acting Secretary. ries'uleiil. Ruusjvil'.e, Pa , May JHh, 107. riano'slyle and Portable, Twelve Varie tics, from four to six Octaves, single and doublo Reed, Rosewood and Black Walnut Cases. Prices, $05 to $2 10. Every instrument is made by competent workmen, from the best material, -uncer our personal -supervision, and every modern improvement worthy of the name, is intro duced in them. Among llicso we would call attention to the TEKMOLANTE, which has been so much admired, and can be found only in instruments of our own manufac ture. From among the flattering testimonials of eminent professors and organists, we give the following extracts . " The pedals 1 conceive to be unapproach able in their beautiful smooth quality." Wm. A. King. " It is a grand, goodinsirument, and does credit to the builuor. 11. U. rolger, Troy, New 1 ork. "They are among the finet-t Instruments manufuclureu either in this country or .a broad." Wm. Berg, J. Mosenthal, Aptoma '- IJ-ty have givou universal sntibfaciion V: E. Hawley,: Eon-da lac, Wis. " There is a peculiarly sweet and fly in pa thetio tone which harmonizes charmingly with the voice. ' W. ll.Loolte. "1 am particularly plaased with the ar rantrcuicnt of the diUbrent registers." Wm 11. Bradbury. ' No other instrument so nearly ap proaches the organ. The Chorister, N. 1 " This instrumon. has a clear superiority over everything yet introduced among us." Independent, N. V, "The tones and the action are excellent." Rev. W. S. Leavitt, Hudson, New York. -" The ?nore we use it the bettor we like " J B Hague, Hudson, New York. '"The two Bank Organ is really a gem.' W Kiiniicutt, Boston, Mass. " We have found tliem excellent in all points constituting a good instrument. J O Cook, T J Cook. U looks and sounds splendidly. SB Sixton, Troy, Now York. " The most ci feet toned Mulodcon I cucr saw.1'- Guy F No-lh. 1 hey lull budk on such substantial mer its us superiority of workmanship, beauty of toue ami reasonableness of price. And wc must tay that in all their respects they are well worthy of praise." Musical Pio neer. Ift3-Every instrument Is fully warranted, and boicd and shipped in New York City without charge. . i Circuhira, Cuts, and 1'rico Lists, Jc, sent or. applicatiouio TVEIS DROTIIG R'9 at St. Mary's, Elk County Pcnnsylva nia, Successors to Qeoroe Weis. Offer for sale, at wholcsale'nnd retail, a well selcotcd stock of SPRING SUMMER SILKS, iia. J '1,3 MORIXCES, T A ROE CAPACITY, GREAT Streenth j and. unequalled speed, simplicity and completeness of operation, are qualities pe. dinar to the Nonpareil Washing Ma- Tt is a squeezing machine constructed on clrictly mechanical principles, and the ex perience derived from five years extensive use in fcmilies, hotels and public institutions proves it to be or lasting value to the pur chaser The manner of operating tlie Nonpareil, by rotary motion acting on a crankshaft -with balance wheel,) which moves the plungers alternately, is the simplest, least laborious and most powerful that can be de vised for the purpose, and accomplishes the work with tho greatest rapidity and the least possible labor.- The great speed with which tins machine performs work will be understood from the statement that it is geared to give six strokes of the plungers for one turn of the handle, or, when worked leisurely, about four nun dred strokes a minute Safety to the fabric -washed is insured by the entiro absence of rubbing.- girl or boy of fifteen ean work the ma. chine, aud-do a weck's-washingfor a fmily Of six or eight persons in two to three hours' time; and it may be relied on to cleanse the clothing thoroughly, without .assistance from hand rubbing. Send for free Descriptive Ciroulr and terms to dealers, to -whom exclusive right of sale ts secured. OAKLEY & KEATING, 184, Water St., N.'Y, July 26,'66-Jy POPLINS, DELAINES, MOHAIRS, iPlain and figured Alpacas. A large assortment of Frinta, Whits goods of every description. Flannels of all kinds, Gingham, Tickings and Shirting in great variety. JiADIE'S & c IIILDREN'5 Millinery Goods ; such as BONNETS, I1ATS. CAPS, RIBBONS, &c GLOVES i- HOSIER Y. ' u-jiM1o jurnishnij rj0ii of every description,! OL O TIIS, CA SSJMERES dc, A c. PROVISIONS GROCERIES AND A large stock of PETROLEUM HANDLES OAL. COKE AND FIRE-CLAY ! All of superior quality, for sale by the c Tannerdale Coal Company, St. Mary's, Elk County, 4' BttfOrders "by mail promptly lltend- cd to. tsepU SOAP OF ALL KINDS. NEATLY JOB PRINTING CHEAPLY & EXPEDITIOUSLY Executed at theAovocATE Office K. SHORT, JOHN i. HALL, 1.0 I'M VOLLMER, JAS. K. P. HALL, BASIUMi HolM OF it' (l'o. St. turn's, f tun Infer I. O. El.K Cot. M l', CPEL0UBET&:S0N, DtOOMFiELD, N. J. Or J M Pelton, 811, Broadway, New York Conrad Meyer, 722, Arch Street, Pliilad'u ; S Braiiiard Si bun, Cleveland, Ohio ; J A Tucker & Co, Jackson, Michigan : Werner & j era rd, Cineiuiitti, Ohio ; Joel II Snow, Mobile, Alabama, WHOLESALE AUENTa July 0,0l-ly TO CONSUMPTIVES. riAHE-. dvcrtiscr, having been restorod I to health m a few weeks, by a very simple rcmody, after having suuered sever ai years with a severe, lung affection, and that dread disease, (joiismmmon is anx ious to make known to his follow lferers tho means of cure. To all who desire it, he will send a copy of tho prescription used, (free of charge), with the dweciiM.s Tor preparing the same, which -thejr will endabure Cure lor Con sumption, Asthma, BronchUs, &o. The in ly object of the advertiser in soniling the Prescription, is to nenent t lie alllictcu, and pread intoruiatioc winch no conceives lo be invaluable ; and lie hopes every sufferers will try his remedy, as it will cost them iiotliinir, and may prove ft blcn.-ing. Parties wishing the prescription, Will please address UEV. JfcUWAllU A- nlLSU.i, Williamsburg, Kings County, ew York. Oct. 20th 13GC-ly, TSir ANTED, AGENTS-875 to 82UD PER MONTH for gentlemen and ?35 to 875 for ladies, everywhere, to introduce tho Celebrated Common Senso Family Sewing Machine, improv ed and peWt-cted. It will hem, fell, stitch, o,uilt, bind, braid and embroider bcautuully. rneo only 520, makm; the elastic lock stitch, and lully war. ranted for three years. We pay the abovo wages, or a commission, from which twice that amount can bo made. Address with stamp, or call on C. DOWERS & CO., Salesrooms, No. 255 South FIFTH Street, Philadelphia, Pa. sell letters answered promptly, witb aireulais and terms. May-31'Cd-ly. LXECIT. THE PLACE TO IU Y IS WHEuE YOU CAN BUY The Cheapest. ''Mi 'lit 2.S3 V2 F H E? S M , 5 ft. - "MBI eg - g . w ws en d.2 - p; w 3. a S - m 2 " C i" CO 8.S 2 2 9 M 6 CJ " T3 IJ D-h, S OJ ft - CW 2 X H C . t. Ci O i A o Q tn CO I 9- H "S PbS d c 3 CO 1 CD n a Be ft 'a a rax ft) cr s- o c a 04 U o o g a trt- Iff cr n 5 0 t H M S' H S3- 5 a. 2 & S saO-nj Ol O w v i RIDGWAlf, PI NNJ WHOLESALE & RETAIL DEALER IN DRY GOODS, CLOTHING, FIOIU GROCERIES, QUEENSWARE, FEED HARDWARE, LUMBER AND Krj W 4 ft d M 8.1 . Si. 1-3 SHINGLES, Buyers will fiml 'at.Ul 'ur (uuj W. S T O R V. ft hri ( AMONG ME itJLosi qjompicrc GO Ci I WE SELL vlOODS AS LOW AS THEY CAN BE BOUGHT IN Er'ic C i t$ . GIVE US A CALL, AND WE if rove WILL i t AND BEST APPOINTED IN THE COUNTRY, AN1 'THE PLACE TO GET Good Bargains GREAT EXC1 TEM EN T " CALL& SE.Ei March 29th,186G-Iy. in short, we Jiave everytbing needed for family use. Cedar ana Willow Ware of every de scription. 'Conteotionary, Drush. esofall kinds. A full assort ment of Stationery, Wall Pa ' -per, Paper Curtains, Beau, tiful Oil Cloth Window Shades. A very large assortment oi Scgars and Tobacco. lyEBUYOTIR STOCK directly from tho Manufacturer aod thcie- fore we can afford to sell cheaper than any other establishment lu i'Ak. county. o tt ro O o S -o a l-H p w ca W o o CO tt to a o M O O o f tr o CO HI o I I o a o as m to td m 4 fir 8 w w o l-H W f r! fe: H w 8 w w tt i i X to H H w CD CD p s & Ttl o n 7t o 5 ft o o BOOK STORE. St. Mary's, Elk Countv rpHK PUBLIC are respectfully in 1 vited to call and examine our stock and prices ! Whether they wish to buy or Dot, for wo claim to bave one of the most complete stocks and the finest STOlvK in the county and can sell for less profit, than any other houso in the county. Wr..s B "A TLSITIM" CARDS NEATLY cd at iLis office. St. Mr.'v'a, March IO1V66 INSURANCE AGAINST loss or DAM AGE by FIRE. rilHE Lycoming County Mutual lnsur I ance Company at Muniev. Pa., cou timies to Insure against Loss or Damage by tire en all kinds ef Merchandise. Publio ana private uildings, either in town or oounty. Also on Mills, Tanneries, Barns, stocks of Grain, dc, at the lowest possible rates, consistent with safoty to the Insurer and Insured. The Lycoming County, Mu tual Insurance Company invites au investii gat ion as to Its stability. Its capital amounts to $2,800,000! Thus assuring to every one of its patrons HOTHVRS that their losses will be promptly and sal is fautorily pud. It management nag always been pruJoul, as its exisien:e ol iweuly six years fully demonstrates JAMES BLAKF.LV, Agent for E'k county, at St. Mary's JUST RECEIVED 800 BEADLE'S DIME NOVELS. 100 HARPERS NOVELS. 25C GERMAN STORYBOOKS. AN ASSORTMENT OF ALL md-4 i Stationary, Blank books, Time. I books, Pass books, and School books will always be on hand. Purchasing our Books, Paper, Envelopes &e. direo I -from the Manufacturers for cash. we are enabled to sell at tho same rates t bat they cau be purchased in AN Y OF THE LARGE CITIES, 10 per cen allowed on all purchases of ten dollars ai upwards. W. J. BLAKELY. June-ll'G6-!y. OBNTS WANTED j. t. in: 4eh:ys HISTORY OF HIE WAR. NOW READY- Co.npleto iu TWO VOLUMES, also in ONE. It is admitted to bo tho most ntereslimj, poimtar, and vultiable His tory of tho Rebellion, which is fully at tested by the enormous sale of 200 000 volumes, and a largo portiou ot tho country still uncanvassed. e are obliged to ruu our presses night and day to enable us to supply our Agents. Men of character and abilitv. who de sire a luciative employment, will find this a rare opportunity. The price of the work in out voluma is so law, (compared with our Histories') as to bring it within tho reach of all classes. For lull particulars send for circular. Address .ttntrltan i'ublishiiiff i'om'a 14o Asylum htreet, llAurroKD, Conn. E EMPIRE SUAINQ MACHINE CO. i'rincipal (Wee, C10 JJeoailtaai, Y. 1'. GREAT IMl'ROVEM ENT in Sewing Ma chines. Empire Shuttle. Crank Motion Sewing Machine. Il is thus rendered noise less in action. Its motion being all posit ivo. it is not liable to get ovt of order. It is tin, best Family Machine! Notieo is caUrd tn sin- .it'wninl Improved Manufacturing Ma. chine, for tai'ws and Boot ami Shoe Fitter! Agents wanted, to whom a liberal discount will be given. No t'on-dgnmen made. u r EMPIRE SEWlNti MACHINE CO. July-ine.-ly
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