LOCAL INTELLIGENCE. Car Time at liirigu uy. Erie Express East 10:13 p. m do do West R:-r2 a m do Mail East 4;"8 p. m. do do West , 2:45 p. m. Local Freight. Knst 9:40a. in. do do West 2;25 p. m. Maonoma Wateh. A delightful toilet art'clc superior to Cologne, and at half tho price. BfSuTlic carpenter work on the Epis copal Church in this place will be com pleted in about a month. 8During the present week wc have booked quite a number of ncwFubscri. bers. Come along, gentlemen, wc have plenty of room for more. Court Week. Our town ia this week crowded with persons attending Court. Business is being despatched ir. a regular manner. We will givo the proceedings iu our next. (TjITj-de Oillis & Co., have received the largest stock of rood a ever brought to this country. They are just opening it. Now is the time to make your pur. chases. First come Erst served. 8gyWo most earnestly and respect fully call the attention of tho supervisors to the condition of the pavement on the cast side of Main street, immediately abovo the Tost office. Sgy-Mr. Charles Holes has establish ed a Watch maker and Jrwclcr estab lishment in the Store of J. V. Houk. We can conscientiously recommend Mr. Holes as a good workman, and any one who has seen any of his work will agree with us. Temterance Meeting, A large' and enthusiastic meeting of the friends of temperance was held at tho Court House last eveninjr. Able speeches wro delivered by Hon. W. II. Arm. strong, of Lycoming county, Hon. Judge Williams, of Tioga county, and Hon, Isaac Gordon of Jefferson coun'y. "Blessed be the man wno first Invented Sleep," quoth Sancho Pun za. Sleep has often been " murdered,' not only in Maebeth's case only, but in many modern instances, by Indigestion, Nervous Disorders, Headache and a host ofother complaints. For all such there is a remedy, and snffcrers may now exclaim. " Blessed bo the man who invented tho PLANTATION BITTERS ! " This delicious Cordial and fine Tonic is now hailed by millions as tho great Health Giver and Restorer Resolve to buy a bottle, and don't "sleep on it." Be wifco in lime. Cancer, Scrofula, &c , Cured. Persons afflicted with Cancer, Scrofu la, Tumors, Eruptions, &c, nro cured by the use of Dr. GREENE'S ELEC TRIC MEDICATED BATHS and In diau vegetable remedies which cleanse the blood of all Humors, Mercury, Lead, & c., and rcs'ore health to iuvalids af flicted with every variety of disease. A book describing Cancer, Scrofula, II u mors and other diseases, with their prop er means of cure, may bo obtained free nt tho-Medic.il Institute, or by mail. Address Dr. R. GREENE 10 Temple placo, Bsstoa. Mass. Buildings in Ridoway. Ridg way, we actually believe, is waking up to a sense of its importance as a county seat at last. During tho past summer about twenty-five substantial houses have been put up. Many more, wo understood, are iu contemplation of erection next summer. Mr. J.S. Hyde, we are informed, intends building a res idence, besides a foundry, and several dwelling houses. This is a step in the right direction, and we hopo to hear of others of our wealthy citizens following his example. We venturo to say that if there was to.day ono hundred houses to let in our villago that they would be tenanted in a month. CONCERT. Court House, Friday Arov. ilh. Mr. ti- Mrs. W. II. Davis, lite of tho Howard Alhenauui, Boston, and tho Broadway Theatre, New York, propose giving an evening's amusement at tho Court Houso to-morrow evening. oq which occasion they will appear in a grand variety Entertainment consisting of Dramatic Sketches, Comcdicttos, Bur. Icltas, Ethiopian Interlude, Couiic, Irish and Sentimental Singing, Recitations, Imitations, &o. Tho cntertaiumenls given by Mr. & Mrs. Davis aro of the first order of talent, and cannot fail in giving satisfaction. We would advise one and all to go aud hear them on Fri' day evening. 1IST of Letters remaining in the Post J oflico unclaimed to Nov. 1st, 1867. Edward Ahlridge, Dudley Derjisun, W. Eiler, Catharine Gawn, IT. Gregory, David Hall, V. II. Hooper, S. S. Han. pett. John Hereby, N. 15. Laae, Q. Q. McMeans, M. S. McMahon, William MoMuhon, Nathaniel Hishel, Charlotte Sherwin, Charles Stubbs, John Steven, sim, Michael Sexton, W. W. Shaw, M. (. Tomikins, William Wclehnun, (3) Martin Toublc. FOREIGN LETTERS. Francis DufTV, Moisc Geauthier, P. M. Murphv, James McDonald, William McDonald' (2) Michael Murphy, Will iam Kanney, Alfred Sullenfarn, 15enj. Vcung. One cent duo on above for advertising. Persons will please givo date of List. G. G. MESSENGER, P. M. JfsiV'A new graKS is springing up in the Southern Stales. It appears to be a dwarf clover, very thick set, covering the earth with a beautiful carpet of green, it is niucu rciisnou iy came, and is a cotnplcto exterminator of tho Bermuda, joint, sedgo and other grass es. In Middle Georgia it is very plon. tiful, aud is attractiug much attention. 0 ALWAYS THE Vjii ''iju.kl 'Ml Uil 'uUH Ml HI I FURNITURE, COFFINS, ? TURE-FRAMES, &c. nc- The undersigned having sold liis interest in the wagon simp, now iutcuds devoting his time exclusively to the Furniture trade. He tin just received a large stcck o tho BEST FURNITURE MADE which ho offers at prices that cannot fail to please. Ilis stock consists of Bedroom Suits, Upholstered Goods, Bureaus, Wnshstnnds, Commodes, Lounges, lSedstuads of Maple, Oak, Whitewood nnd Black Walnut, Spring Beds nnd Mat trasses, Extension, Dining, Break fast, Tea l'nrty and Quartette Tallies, Chairs of every kind a .id description. The largest assortment of Cano Seated Chairs ever brought into this section of the country, Farmer's Secreta ries, What Nols, Brackets, and everything usually found in a First Class FURNiTU FIE WARE ROOM IMcture Frames of ev k'nd size or Quality, kept on hand nnd made to order, looking Glasses, Looking vilass Plato and Pictures. We would call at tention to our largo slock of Coffins, con., listing of Pine, Whitewood, Cherry, Chestnut mil BJack Walnut, any one of which weenn furnish in three hours time, trimmed in any style to tuit. JiCtauic cases ol any kind procured in ihreo hours' time. Feeling confident tha'. with "a libsral pat ronage, we shall bo ah Je to keep up a Firs Class establishment, we appeal to the peo ple of B1K comity, to say if it is not better to keep their money in circulation at home than to send it off to the cities where if they buy but little they are suro to get cheated and pay agood rour.d sum into tho bargain. Then let your motto bo, ncvrr buy awny from homo what can bo had just as cheap at home, nnd the cheapest place to buy Furni tire in Western Pennsylvania is at II. II Thomas' Ware Rooms, Excelsior Building corner of Main and Depot streets, ltidgway, Elk county Pa. Oct. 81, 18G7-y. II. II. THOMAS. "Beyond the Mississippi." A Comi'i.ete History or this New States and Tkrhitokikh, from the Gheat Uiyeu to the Gheat Ocean. Ily filbert I), lllchardso . Over 20,000 Copies soil in one Month, TIFE AND ADVENTURE ON PRAI j ries, Mountains and tho Pacific Coast V ith over 2(K) Descriptive and Photograph ic Views of tho Scenery, Cities, Lands. Mines, rooplo and Curiosities of tho New states and I errtiories. To prospective emigrants and settlers in tho "FariVcst," this History of that, vast and fertile region will prove un invaluable assistance, supplying as it does a want long telt ot a lull, authentic nnd reliable guide to climate, soil, products, means of travel, Sc., so. AGENTS WANTED Send for Circulars nud see our terms, und a full description of the work. Address NATION A L VUELIS tl IXG CO. , 6U7 Minor St., l'hila'a Pa. JJtijy"The undersigned lias taken tho Agen cy, for the above book nnd will furnish by mail. In EXTRA ENGLISH cloth at S:5,75 per copy, or in FINK LEATIIF.il (Library Style) at $4,50 per cony. Postage l'nid. Address, FRED SCHOEN1NG, Kersey P. O., Oct. 10-'G7-tf. Elk Co. fa., o rigia and History of the Books of the Bible. BY PEOF. CALV1SI E. STOWS, P. D. A work of teal valuo, andnn almost indis pensable companion of the Bible, Bhowing what the Bible is uot, what it is, nnd how to use it; answering nil Iho objections to it authenticity urged by modern infidels, and tracing tho authority of each book up to its inspired authors, giving a vast amount of information heretofore locked up in very rare and costly volumes, uiukiug ono of tho most popular books ever pub lished. 1000 AGENTS WANTED. Experienced agents, clergymen, ladies, school teachers and others should send at once fur circulars giving further fn forma tion. Address, 7.EIG LEU, Mi CURDY & CO., .101 Chestnut Street, Phil'a., Ta, Sept. 2'3 B7'-lin. N EW FIRM AND NEW GOODS 1 1 NEW GOODS 1 NEW GOODS 1 NEW GOODS ! JUST RECEIVINJ . JUST RECEIVING JUST RECEIVING- AT THE STORE OF AT THE STORE OF AT THE STORE OF HYDE, GILLIS & CO. HYDE, GILLIS & CO. HYDE, GILLIS & CO. HARDWARE, HARDWARE, HARDWARE, QUERNS WARE, QNEENSWARE, QUE ENS WARE, CANDIES, NUTS, &o. CANDIES, NUTS, &o. CANDIES, NUTS, &c. DRY GOODS & GROCERIES. DRY GOODS & GROCERIES DRY GOODS & GROCERIES. THE REST AND CHEAPEST THE REST AND CHEAPEST TnE REST AND CHEAPEST IN ELK COUNTY. IN ELK COUNTY. IN ELK COUNTY. CALL ANI SEE CALL AND SEE CALL AND SEE AND RE CONVINCED AND RE CONVINCED AND BE CONVINCED THAT WE SELL CHEAPER THAT WE SELL CHEAPER THAT WE SELL CHEAPER THAN ANY OTHER STORE THAN ANY OTHER STORE THAN ANY OTHER STORE IN THIS SECTION. IN THIS SECTION. IN THIS SECTION. WE ARE CONSTANTLY WE ARE CONSTANTLY WE ARE CONSTANTLY ADDING TO OUR STOCK ADDING TO OUR STOCK ADDING TO OUR STOCK COME AND SEE US. COME AND SEE US. COME AND SEE US. Oct. 31t, 18G7-ly. T EXECUTOR'S KOTICE, Molleo is hero liby (jiven that letters testamentary on the Estate of Ralph Johnson, late of Bcnezette township, deceased, havo been granted to I ho undersigned. All persons inuenieu m said estate, are rcq'icHcd to mnUo imme diate pnvment, and those having claims" I against the samo will present them duly authenticated for settlement. RALPH JOHNSON Ja., JOHN CHAPMAN, Oct 10th 'C7-to Extcutors. ADMINISTRATOR'S NOTICE. Notice is hereby given that lcttersof Admin lstration on tho estate of Jesse Johnson, lnte of Benezette township, desceased, have been granted to tho undersigned. All per sons indebted to said estate, are requested to make immediate payment, and those hav ing claims against the samo will present them duly authenticated for settlement. KALl'll JOIWNSU.N, Jr. Oct. 10'07.-to. Administrator. TVTOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT 11 the final account of John Wegemcr and ticorgo Schmit, Executors of the last will ot oimon lirnst deceased, lias boon nici in my office, and will bo presented at the next term of Orphan's Court of Elk county for confirmation. GEO. A RATH BUN, Register's Office, Register, ltidgway, Oct. 10'07.-8i. itch '. itch si itch : i ! L SCRATCA ! SCRATCH ! ! SCP.ATCU ! ! ! in from 10 to 4S hours. Wheaton's Ointment cures Tho Ilcli. Whenton's Ointment cures Salt Rheum. V.'hcatou's Ointment cures Tetter. Yvneaton's Ointment cures Barbers' Itch. Whenton's Ointment cures Old Sore?. Whcaton's Ointment cures Every kind. of Humor like Magic. Price, OOcenlsn bok ; by ma!l, 60 cents Address WEEKS & POTTER, 'o. 170 Weshington Street, Boston, Mass. For sale by all druggists. Sept. 17'67 ly. E XECUTOR'S NOTICE. Notice is here by given that letters testamentary on tlic estate of Lyman Wilmarth, late of Fox township, deceased, have been granted to the undersigned. All persons indebted to said estate, are requested to make immedi ate payment, and those having claims ngainstthe snmo will present them duly au thenticated for settlement. L. C. WILMARTH. FRED WILMARTH, Sep. 19'G7.-3v. Executors. TAKE NOTICE ! ALL PERSONS KNOWING THEM, selves indebted to tho undersigned are hereby requested to call ami seltlo their accounts ut their earliest possiblo conven iencc. JOSEPH S. HYDE. Ridgwny, August 1, 1807. TkTOTICE is hereby given, that (lie firm 1 heretofore known as Shocning, Little S Co., is this day by mutual consent, dis solved All persons knowing themselves indebted to said firm, are requested to make immediate payment, to F'red Schocn- ing who is authorized to act. for the same. And all having claims against the firm to present thein for sjustment to II. Litilo 6; Co., by whom the business will be continu ed ana who will keen a good assortment of goods, nnd sell at very low prices for cash or reauy pay only. II. LITTLE & CO, Kersey Oct. 5th'C7-iJt. SSIG.NEE IN BANKRUPTCY. In Hie District Court of tho United States for the Western Disirictof Penu'a. In the matter of John 1 Cobb, Bankrupt, j- In Binkruptcy. Western Dist. of Penu'a ss. At Eric Pa., Out. 10,- 18C7, The undersigned hereby gives notico of his appointment as Assignee of John Cobb of ltidgway in the County of Erie, State of Pennsylvania within said District, who has been a judged a Bankrupt upon his o n pe tition by the District Court of said Dist. C1IAS. 31. LIM'II, Octl7'G7-3w. Assignee I? STRAY- Came to the premises Jjof the subscriber iu Eox township, about th'r 23d of August, ared bull calf eight months old. Too owner is requested to call, prove property, pny charges, nnd take it away, otherwise it will bo disposed of according to law. JOHN SlIOEBEULE. Sept. 20 C7'-2.m. BOOK AGENTS WANTED. To Solicit Orders for New Illustrated BIBLE DICTIONARY (COMPLETE IS ONE VOLUME.) This Dictionary embodies the results of the most recent sty. research, and investi gation, of about sixty-five of the most eini. nent and advanced Biblical Scholars now living. Clergymen of nil denominations approve it, and regard it as the best work of its kind in the English language, nnd one which ought to be in the hands of every bi ble reader in the land. In circulating diis Work, Agents will ftnJ a pleasant and profitable employment. The numerous objections which are usually en countered in selling ordinary works will not exist with rifls. But, on the contrary, encouragement and friendly aid will attend the Agent, making his labor agreeable, useful, and lucrative. Ladies, retired Clergymen, School Teach ers, Farmers, Students, and all others win possess energy, are wanted to assist in Can vassing every Town and County iu the country, to whom the most liberal induce ments will be offered. for particulars, apply to or address PAR MELEE BUOTHEUS, Aug. 20'67.-0t. 722 Samson St. Phila, Pa- A CARD TO INVALIDS. A Clergyman, while residing in South America as a missionary, discovered a safe and simple remedy for tho Cute jf Nervous Weakness, Ilarly Decay, Diseases of the Urinary and Seminal Organs, and tho whole train of disorders brought on by baneful and vicious habits. Great numbers have been cured by this noble remedy. Prompted by a desire to I enctit theatUioled and unfortunate, I will send the receipe lor preparing and uung ibis medicine, in a sealed enveiepe, to any one who needs it, Fret of Charye. Address. JOSEPH T. INMAN, Station D, Bible House. New". irkCity. Aug.l5ih, 'G7. ly. rNVKLOPES, LABELS & TAGS ne-U- 2j ly printed 1 1 the Advocato Olh c I mmw w iwl i ! im Lin 'i 1,1 t- p JOHN G. II ALL, Attorney at lnw, I'.id'g vray, Elk county Pa. niar-li'TOO ly S"aUTlti:n AND WILLIS Attorneys nt Lnw, Kl'.ltfwnjr, Elk oonnly Pa., will attend to all professional businer.s prompt ly. mnr-22 Ci.i-ly. TAUUIG J. BLAKF.LV. Attorney nnd t Counsellor at law. and U. S. Commis. osuer. Ridgway P. O. Elk county. Pa. !ly. n:nr ii-T- JO. I.N 0. HAM .US. K. 1. HALL. HALL & HRO. Attorn vp - tit, - Law, ST."MARY'. : BEXZINGER V. O. EI K. COUNTY, TA. September 20, 1S0G. ly. DR. IV. JAMES BLAKELY Plisioinn and Surgeon, St. Mary's, ElT? county Pa. mar-22'OCly. Dt W. W. SHAW Practices Mcdicino nnd Surgery, Centroville, Elk county Pa. inar-'CU-ly. TV!t. A. S. BILL Kersey. Elk county Pa. .1 Will promptly answer allprofnssional calls by night or day. mar-22'Of'i-ly. T)' It. W. B. HA11T.MAN. Pt. Marv's, Elk county. Pa. Late of the Army of the Potomac. Particular attention given to nil enses of surgical nature. car-22'tiO-Iy. DR. J. S. BOR DWELL Electio Physi cian. Late of Warren county Ta., will promptly nnswer nil professional calls by night or d.-y. Residence o: e door east of the late residence of Hon. J. L. Gillis. Mar.2'r00-ly. TOR WORK of nil kinds aud dcs. J . cviptious done nt this office. A LPINR HOUSE, St. Mary's Pa.. Her man Kretz, Proprietor. rugO'GO E ATT ROAD ITOTJSE. , WHKlSLEn, & COB15, Piioi-iiietohs. Tliia houso is conveniently nnd plensnn-t-ly located in the thriving village of Brock wnyvillc. Every attention paid to the con venience of guests. Aug. 15. 18U7tf nnilAYEU llOUSr, JL R IDG WAV, PA. DiVID THAYER, Proprietor. The Undersigned having fitted up n large nnd commodious hotel on the southwest corner of Centre nnd Mill streets, with good nnd convenient stabling nttached, respect fully solicits the patronage of his old friends nnd Ihop'itlio generally. decl3'G0 1y DAVID THAYER. T7XE0UTION.ST, SUMMONS, SUBPfE. jL j nn(I. Warrants, &c. on hand and for sale at this othoo. CH. VOLK, Manufacturer and Dealo . in Lngir Beer, opposite the Railroad Depot, St. Mary's, Elk county Pa. Mar-22'ti0-l . EOltDWELL AND MESSENGER Drug gists, Dealers in Drugs and Chemicals- Paints, Oils and V arnish. Perfumery Toil, et articles and Stationary, Ridgway. Elk county Pa. niar-22'Cli-ly. ir ENIiY H. THOMAS, Dealer in nil kinds of Furniture, Sluing Beds nnd Mattresses, Picture Frames and Coifins. Ridgwny Pa. Ware Rooms on the corner of Main nnd Depot St's. inay-17'GG-Jy. S. SHORT, LOUIS YOLLMER. JOHN G. HALL. JAS. K. P. HALL. BANKING-HOUSE OF ghortall ft din. SI. .7 try's, IS enz Inzer I'.'o. Ei.k County. Penna H YDE HOUSE. Riuqway, Ei.k Co., Pa, M. V. Moork, Proprietor. Thankful for the patron igo heretofore so liberally bestowed upon him, tho new proprietor, hopes, by paying strict at tention to the comfort and convenience of g.nts, to merit a continuance of the samo. Oct 21 18UG. LICENSED AUCTIONEER. NOTICE is hereby given that I have tak en out a license as auctioneer, and will attend promptly to the culling of all sales entrusted to my care. Any person calling sales without a license wil be held answerable to the strict letter of the law. P. W BARRETT. Dcc24186Gtf. Auctioneer. 1 EXCHANGE HOTEL, li RIDGWAY, TA. J. HALEY Proprietor. This hotel is pleasantly situvted on the banks of the Clarion River and Elk Creek, at the lower end of tho village, Mr. 1 1 only will spare no pains for the convcnie.ee of his gliosis, lie irtvitos ono aud all to give him a call and try his house. Sept, 17th'07-ly. HLACKSMITJIING! II. S. 11ELNAP desires to inform tho citi zens of Ridgway and vicinity that he has leased J. S. Hyde's Blacksmith Shop on Mill street, nnd has employed good work men who will bo ever i-oady to make any thing from a bucklo to an anch6r. Particular attention given to the shoeing of horses. All I ak is a fair trial. May 17'GG-ly. HF. OVERHOLTZER, . MERCHANT TAILOR, Ridgway, Elk Co., Pa. The subscriber desires respectfully to in form the citizens of Ridgway and vicinity that he is prcpa.ed to make to order as well as it can be done anywhere, anything in the line of his business. All he asks is a fair trial. Good Fits guaranteed. Sf-Cloths, Cassimers, Vesiings and Trimmings of the latest and most approved styles kept constantly on hand, which will b) sold CHEAPER THAN THE CHEAP EST. aug30.y SOMETHING NEW I HOUSE, SIGN & ORNAMENTAL PAINTING. flUtE SUBSCRIBE 11 WOULD R F. I spect fully inform the citizens of Elk county Ihr.t he has just started iu the above business in Ridgway, and feel confi dent that he can please all who may favor him with their custom. (ill UMNO, PAPER HANGING AND CALCIM1N1NO DONE ON SHORT NOTICE AND IN THE most fashionable aud improved niauner and style. Orders left at this Orlioe or at the Banking House of Souther, Willis & Souther will be promptly attended lo. W. I". WILLIAMS, May-17'Ca-ljr.
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