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A WEEKLY NEWSPAPER,
Cevotcd to tho Iutcrcjts of the People of Elk Co
is itiimsiikii BVi:nr satiiihav,
3JY .IOIIN F- MOOltK,
Office in the Cmirl Iiiiise.
TfcRMH One Diillnr and Fifty Cents per
annum, invariably in mlvauit.. No dcvin
lion from thoe tcrnn.
Hntca of Advertising.
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!2 squares 12 0(1' column US (10
!f squares 1'iOOjl column (i(i 00
The nliovc rates will bo strictly adhered
to in nil advertising from lliis date.
lll.AHKK.
Single quire ?2 .r0(i quires "pi qr..$l 73
H quires ) qr... 2 60lOvcrC, qr.. 1 00
11 a sun ILLS,
j! sheet. 2norlcss20(ljJlheet, 25 or less 5 00
sheet, 2.riorless:!0oji sheet, 21 or less!) 00
.Nov. 2K, 1807. JOHN F MOORE,
Editor nnd Proprietor.
COUNTY OFFICERS.
President Judge It. O. White.
Adilitiouul Lav Judge II. W.
"Williams.
Associato Judges E. C. Schultzc,
Jesse Kylcr.
District Attorney J. K. I. Hall.
Sheriff James A. Malorte.
Protbonotnry, &o. U. A. Rathbun.
Treasurer Claudius V. Gillis.
Co. Superintendent Jame9 Blakely.
Commissioners II. Warner, J. W.
Taylor, Louis YollniT.
Auditors Clark Wilcox, Byron J.
Jones, Jacnb MeCaulcy.
County Surveyor Geo. Walmslcy.
TIME CF HOLDING COURT.
Second Monday in January,
Last Monday in April.
First Monday in August.
First Monday in November.
j i'.o"
JAMES McCEOSKEY,
AVouM resieetfully inform the citizens of
tho surrounding community that lie still
keeps on hand n pood supply of such arti.
cits as nre generally kept in a country gro
cery store, including
TEAS, FLOUIv,
SUG ARS,
TOBACCOES,
SUGARS,
WHISKEY
which he flatters himself lie can sell ns
cheap as they can be bought anywhere in
the ccunty.
1 have lately erected a first-class shingle
mill, which is now in operation. It is an
attested that I he shingles which were mnde
in this mill and sold in ViUiamsport, are
n first-class article, the lumber of which
they are made being a first-class article.
1 desire to introduce those shingle to the
notice of builders, who will consult their
own interest by giving niea call.
May iJd, 'CO. tf
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TC11 ! nun : ! ITCH : ! !
SCRATCA ! SCRATCH ! ! SCRATCH ! ! !
in from 10 to IS hours.
Wicatoti'a Ointment cures The Itch.
AVlionton'u Ointment cures Suit ltheum.
V.'Ue.itou's Ointment cures Tetter.
TYheatou's Ointment cures llarhers' Itch.
M hem uii's Ointment cures Old Sore?.
Whcaton's Ointment cures Every kind,
of Humor like Magic,
l'riec, AO cent 8 n bok ; bv mail, CO cents
Address WEEKS ii POTTER, No. 170
Verhington Street, Boston, Mass. For sale
by 1! druggists. Sept. 17'07 ly.
J. s. P.OE DWELL, M. n.
ECLECTIC i It s I CI.l Ji'.
he word eclectic m ans to chneso or
select medicines luni all tho different
schools of medicine ; using remedies that
nre safe, nnd discarding from practico all
medicines that have au iiupurious effect on
the system, such as mercury, antimony,
lend, copper, &o.
I lay aside tho lance the old blood
letter, rciuccr or deplcier, nnd equalize the
circulation and restore the syetem to its
natural state by alteratives and tonics. I
shall hereafter give particular attention to
chronio diseases, such as Rheumatism,
Dyspepsia, Liver complaint, Catarrh, Neu.
rulgi-i, diseases of the throat, urinary or
gans, and all diseases peculiar to females,
Aic.
CATARRH I treat with anew instrument
of a late invention, which cures every case.
TEETH extracted without pain.
Office and residence south of the jail on
Outre St. Office hours from 7 to 8 a. m ;
12 to 1 p. m ; C to 7 p. in.
Dec. 2:J'07. -ly. J. S. I10RDWELL.
TT7 HEELER & WILSON'S SEW
yV IXO MACHINES. The under
signed having been appointed Sole Agent
for (he sale of Wheeler & Wilson's Sewing
Machines for Elk county. He keeps an
assortment constantly hand. Machines
soid nt Philadelphia nnd New Yor prices.
Any parties desirous of obtaining them can
address J. K. Wll 1TMOKE
March Ot-'CG-ly. nt Rjdpway, Pa.
TOHACCO ANTIDOTE. '
"T7" It R A N TED to remove all desire for
y Tobacco. This great remedy is nn
excellent appetizer. It purities the blood,
invigorates the system, possesses great
nourishing nnd strengthening power, ena
bles the stomach to digest the heartiest
food, makes sleep refreshing, and establish
es robust health. Smokers and Chewers
for Sixty Years Cured. Trice, Fifty Cents,
cost free. A Ireatjso on (lie injurious ef
fects of ToImcco, willi lists of references,
l:stiiuoiiinls, lie, bout free. Agents waul
ed. Address Dr. T. R. AD HOT. Jersey
tit; , New Jersey. Auj;. I"-tU l-
iilisilNS3 jQil'iOlol'll.
IOMN (!. II ALL, Attorney nt lnw, liidg
wny, Klli county Pa. mnr-22'00 ly
TA L'ltlE J. it LA K KLV A(toniey"iTtl:iwl
j nnd U, 8. Commissioner, liidgwny
Elk county, Pa. fmar.22't;01y.
HENIIV SOUTHER, Attorney-nt-Law,
liidgwny, Pa. (fel)2!l'CH)
4 LP INK IIOU5E, St. Mary's Pa., Ilor.
2 ni-in Kretji, Proprietor. rugO'GO
DR. W. JAMES P.LAKELY Physician
and Surgeon, St. Mary's, Elk county
niar-22'(i0 ly.
DR. W. W. SHAW Prnctices Medicine
and Surgery, Ccntrcville, Elk county
!'' mar-22T,01y.
IXKCUTIOX.?, SUMMON.?, SUl!Pa2,
nas, Warrnnls, &c, on hand and for
sale at this olhce.
c
II. VOLK, Manufacturer nnd Dealer
! T 1
. in imtr ieer. opposite inc iiailroad
Depot, St. Mary's, Elk county Va.
BR. W. B. HARTMAN, St. Mary's, Elk
county, Pa. Late of the Army of the
mac. Particular attention given to all
cases of surgical nature. mar-22'66-ly.
GROVE 0. MESSENGER, Druggist nnd
Dealer in Drugs nnd Chemicals,
Paints, Oils nnd Varnish. Perfumery Toil,
ct articles nnd Stationary, Ridgwny, Elk
county Pa. mar-22'GG-ly.
JOIS 0. 1IAM, .IAS. K. V. HALL
HALL & I mo.
Attorneys - at - Eaw1
ST. MARY'S:
BENZINGER P. 0. ELK COUNTY, TA.
September 20, 18GG. ly.
TS. Rnrdwcll, M. D. Eclectic Physician
. OIHcc nnd residence opposite the
Jail, on Centre St., Ridgway, Pa. Prompt
attention will be given to all calls. Office
hours : 7 to 8 A. M- ; 12 to 2 P. M. ; nnd 6
to ' T. M. Mar. 22, 00-tf.
npiIAYEtt HOUSE,
X RTDOWAY, PA.
DAVID THAYER, Proprietor.
The undersigned having fitted up a largo
and commodious hotel on the southwest
corner of Centre and Mill streets, with good
and convenient stabling attached, respect
fully solicits the patronage of his old friends
nnd the p-iHic generally.
decl3 00 ly DAVID THAYER.
S. SHORT,
JOHN 0. HALL,
LOUIS VOLLMER,
JAS. K. P. HALL.
BANKING-HOUSE OF
ghort, ialt &
kl.llary's, Bcnzlneer P. O.
Elk County, Texxa
HYDE HOUSE,
Ridgway, Elk Co., Pa.
31. V. JIoore, Proprietor.
Thankful for the patronage heretofore
so liberally bestowed upon him, the new
proprietor, hopes, by paying strict at
tention to the comfort and convenience of
guests, to merit a continuance of the
same. Oct 24 18(1(5.
17HANKEIN HOUSE,
ST. Maui's. Pa.
LARGE Y & M ALONE, Pitora's.
The proprietors respectfully ask the atten
tion of their friends and the public in gen
eral to their largo and commodious hotel.
Every attention paid to the convenience of
guofts- H. LARGEY,
ninyf.0-18G8.1y J. A. niALOSE.
IT XCHANGE HOTEL, ""
Ji RIDGWAY, PA.
J. HALEY Proprietor.
This hotel is pleasantly ssituwtcd on the
banks of the Clarion River and Elk Creek,
at the lower end of the village, Mr. Hcaly
will spare no pains for the convcnio.ee of
his guests, 7einvitosone and all to give
him a call and h-y his houso.
Sept, 17th'u7-ly.
(10AL, COKE AND FIRE-CLAY !
J All of superior quality, for Bale by the
Tannerdale Coal Company,
St. Slary's, Elk County, Pa.
!0i'dcrs by mail promptly ittcnd.
cd to. scptlG 13-tf
H
S. LELNAP& CO.,
BLACKSAHTHING.
Having completed our new establishment,
and located therein, we still hope by con.
stnnt attention to business, and turning out
first-class work, to merit a continuance of
she patroaagc heretofore so generously be
ttowed. Call at our new shop, at tho east
ern end of Mnin Street, Ridgway, Pa.
Particular attention given to tho shoeing
of horses. All we'ask is a fair trial.
May 17'CC-ly.
1LACKSMITH'S CARPENTER'S AND
I 1 ioincr's tools for sale ' cheaper than
the cheapest" at the St. Mary's Hardware
Store tnoT28'67.1
HMIK OLDEST BITTERS IN USE
1 IN AMERICA J
II. & I3'S
OLD DOMINION STOMACH BITTERS !!
O. B. A. G.
HAVING EEEN USED OVER TWEN
ty years under the style of Old Do
minion Bitters. They are a perfect Blood
Purifier, an unrivalled Stomachic, and a
certain cure for all diseases arising from
derangement of the Stomach, Liver or Kid
neys. A snro remedy for Jaundice, Chron.
io DiarrihoJa and Debility resulting from
any cause whatever. By it, tho appetite
is strengthened, and a healthy tone nnd
vigor imparted to tho whole system. Quan
tities of testimonials, nnd certificates have
been sent us, all speaking in commenda
tion of the beneficial effects of our Bitters,
and wo have no hesitancy in asserting that
if they are once employed, their use will
be reoommeuded by every purchaser. They
nre dlicap, available, safe and suro, l.eiim-tomposi-d
of ingredients pure and harmless!
lry lliciii and be convinced of their virtues
For salo l,y nll.Uo principal Druggists
and Mci chants. M
Do not fa 1 to examino well tho article
you buy in order to get the geuuino.
Seo trudo mnrk.
HAYNKS & HOVER,
Sule Proprietors Mauuiucium
J tuuyl oui. Erie, f'a.
'JM1H CHEAPEST GOODS
IN THE COUNTRY
Aro Sold hy
W HIS n It OTHER
Successors to Geo. Wcis.l
DEALERS in
fol-eip JinO 3)oh)ciie Sty GooD?,
St. Mary's, Elk County, Ta.
QALL AND EXAMINE
OUR IMMENSE STOCK OF
BOOTS AND SHOES
Wo have no hesitation in saying that
in this department of our establishment,
wc can give bargains to our customers
with which they cannot fail to bo satis
fied. We buy our stock direct from
the JIanufacturcr, Richardsons Cclo.
brated Boot & Shoo Manufactory, Elmi
ra, New York. Wo warrant all goods
in this lino sold from our establish mcnt.
JJEAVY & SHELF HARDWARE.
WE ARE PREPARED TO OFFER
To our customers in this line bargains
which cannot be undersold in Elk coun
ty. Onr stack is large, well selected,
and is especially adapted to the wants
of tho community.
JADIES' DRY & FANCY GOODS.
An Unequalled Assortment 1
Muslins,
Silks,
Calicoes,
Satins,
Delaines.
3Ioir Antiques,
Chintzes,
While Goods
Cloths,
Flannels,
I3ere:res.
Laces,
Corsets,
In fact wc have everything connected
with Ladies' Wear. Wo are determin
ed to sell lower, clicajicr and BETTER
Goods thau any other Gria iu the coun
ty. Give us a call, we'll prove it.
jy-ARK WELL WHAT AVE SAY.
We Sell the Best, therefore
THE CHEAPEST CLOTHiNG
Sold in Elk County. Our Stock of
tyitl ii)0 Soils' il))h)il' qi)D cHJirU
(35 1 0 it It i d
IS IMMENSE,
And wo confidently flatter ourselves
that better Clothing oannot be found
ANYWHERE.
Persons, before purchasing elsewhere
would do well to glvo us a call.
B&,No trouble to show our Goods.
QROCERIES, NOTIONS, 4e., &o.
In Endless Varicij, and
CHEAPER tliim trie CHEAPEST!
At the Store of
In St. Mary's, Elk County, Pa.
piPES, TOBACCO E3 D SEGARS
We have now on hand
AN EXCELLENT ASSORTMENT,
Which will bo soid at a
YE RY SLIGHT AD VANCE
On cost und carrlaye.
IgfOur Store is in the new St'onr
Builtliwj on Main Strut.
July 11, 1SC7-U'.
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iifVK'.in!!!.'
"TVTEW HARDWARE STORK!
-LI
The subscribers have just opened in
ST. MARY'S
A new and Complete Stock of Heavy & Shelf
HARDWARE 2 1
And will keep constantly on hand a great
variety of
CO OK AND HEA TING S TO VES
Bar Iron, Steel Anvils, Bellow, Naih,
Horse Sltoes, Sriirjs, Build,
int Hardware, Saw
and Files of Every Description J
GUNS, PISTOLS AND CARTRIDGES,
Cutlery, Plated Ware and Houso
Furnishing Goods. All
kinds of Mechan
ics' Tools !
TINWARE
Of every description, which will be sold at
tho LOWEST CASH TRICES.
They have also the exclusive ngcncyinSt
Mary's for the
IMPROVED ORIENTAL
BASE.BURNING COAL STOVES
AND PARLOR FURNACES !
Which have received Four First Class Pre
miums nt the New York State nnd oth.
cr Fairs ; Also, tho Great Silver
Medal at tho Fair of the Am
erican Institute, held in
New York City, 1805.
They are Perpetual Burners, only one fire
being required to . bo made
Quring the season.
M. BEECIIER. Jn.
WM. II. COPELAND.
cov28'C7 ly
PATRONIZE HOME INSTITUTIONS.
FLOUR, FEED AND GRAIN.
riHE subset ibcrs having completed their
I New Grist Mill in Ridgwny nre now
prepared to furnish the people of the sur
rounding country with
Flour of the Best Quality,
and of their own manufacture, nt the lowest
market rates.
Tho aitention of lumbermen and others
is called to our Incilitics for furnishing
them with
FEED OF ALL KINDS,
cheaper than it can be bought any other
place in tho county.
JESaSfCAsit Paid for GnAiN-B.
J. S. HYDE.
J. V. HOUR.
J. K. WH1TMORF.
November 7, 18G7tf
LOOK HERE I
WATCHES, JEWELRY & SILVERWARE.
C11IARLES HOLES, Practical Watchma-
her, Jeweler and Engraver, Ridgway,
Elk county, Pa. Tho subscriber begs
leave to aunounco to the citizens of Ridg
wny nnd vicinity that he is prepnred to do
nil work in his line on chort notice and at
reasonable rates in tho very best manner.
Shop in H. S. Bcluap's Store. Special atten
tion paid to engraving.
Ho has also on hand a large assortment
of Clocks, Watches, Jewelry sud Silverware
which he offers for sale on reasonable terms.
Give him a call. nov7'G"tf.
GUNS, PISTOLS, RIFLES, KNIVES,
pocket and table cutlery, of the best
quality and most approved patterns, very
cheap at the Hardware Store on Biberger's
old corner in St. Mary's.
FOUNDRY k MACHINE
SHOP IN ST. MARY'S.
T" OUIS II. GARNER begs leave to call
the attcution of the citizens of Elk and
adjoining counties to tho fact that ho has
purchased the foundry, formerly known as
McGill's Foundry, and that he has refitted
the establishment with new nnd improved
machinery, which will ennblo him to turn
out all work in his line in a manner such
as will compare favorably with any work
in the country. He manufactures
STEAM ENGINES,
MILL-GATES AND CASTINGS,
PLOUGH-POINTS,
WATER-WHEELS of all KINDS,
WIN DOW-WEIGHTS,
STOVE-CASTINGS OF ANY PATTERN,
He is also agent for Henry Jarucki's
BraBS Foundry, at Erie, and can furnish
from that establishment Brass Castings
of any desired pattern on short notioo.
Particular nttcntbu paid to the wants of
coal operators. Chilled car-wheels, axles
and pulleys furnished and mado to order.
Steam-engine boilers repaired in a dura
C unit neni manner.
A varied assort inent of rubber and leath-
bel.ing kept const imlly on hand.
lie expects through steady application to
wisiuess, to deserve tho patruaago of all
who may call on him.
TERMS-CASH.
Jiek-FOUNDKY ON MILL STREET,
ST. MARY'S,
Eknzimikr P. O , Elk County, Pa.
May 1, lfcOtvCiwouc.
FOR PRESIDENT OF
THE UNITED STATES
IN 1SC8,
SOME EMINENT MAN
SHOULD BE SELECTED.
FOR THE TLACE TO BUY
STOVES
ft
HOUSE. FURNISHING GOODS,
GO TO RIDGWAY,
CALL ON S H VICE,
MAKE KNOWN YOUR WANTS,
And you will bo supplied, and well
satisfied with tho call.
STOVES,
Of all Desirable Kinds, always on hand,
TIMW
Of tho Latest nnd Most Approved
Stylo and Workmanship on hand, and
Mado to Order, (a Speciality inado of
this Branch.) All Goods warranted.
Dealers supplied at the Very Lowest
Prices. Trico List furnished on ap
plication.
TOILET SETTS,
SOME BEAUTIFUL DESIGNS !
SPICE-BOXES,
And all and every novelty in tho Japan
ned Tiawt.ro Line I
ire Goods,
Toys, French Tinned Ware,
English Hammered Ware,
Scotch and Yankco Bowls,
Sad Irons, Coal Hods,
Japanned, Galvanized
And Fancy. Iron Hollow Waro by the
Sett or Sinlo riccc !
FISHING TACKLE,
Rods, Baskets, Flics, Hooks, Ac., &c.
Jobbing in all its branches.
I have the agency fot the Celebrated
Oriental Base Burning Furnace. The
best in tho world portablo or brick set.
If they fail to givo satisfaction no pay
will bo asked.
ROOFING, Flutor Standing Groove,
Eavo Trough, Spouting( and House
work generally.
JteTOrdcrs by mail promptly attend
ed to, and work guaranteed.
I WILL NOT BE UNDERSOLD !
H I? E n
If your are going to build a House,
Store, Church or Burn, call before you
Oder your Tiu, Copper or Sheet Irou
Work.
Oct. a l.-t lcGT-ly.
JftfJe, Gillis & Go'?., Colqlw.
EW FIRM AND NE W GOODS I
NEW GOODS 1
JUST RECEIVING!
AT THE STORE OF
HYDE, GILLIS & CO.
HARDWARE, QUEENSWARE,
CANDI ES, NUTS, &c.
DRY GOODS & GROCERIES.
THE BEST AND CHEAPEST.
IN ELK COUNTY.
: CALL AND SEE
AND BE CONVINCED
THAT WE SELL CHEAPER
THAN ANY OTHER STORK
IN THIS SECTION.
WE ARE CONSTANTLY
ADDING TO OUR STOCK
i
COME ANI SEE US.
Hoods, Nubias, and all Kinds of Woolen
Goods nt tho cheap store of
12 07 HI DE, GILLIS & CO.
D
o you want to pnrchase silver watch
American or Foreicn ? if so. n-n
12 07 HYDE, GILLIS iCO.
T?resh Oysters constantly on hand at tho
X1 storo of
12 07 HYDE, GILLIS & CO.
N
S-otions of nil kinds in extensive variety
at the store of
11'07 HYDE. GILLIS rn
A
n extensive assortment ef CLOTniNQ
nt the store of
12'07 HYDE. C.ILI.TS m. m
B
iOOTS, SHOES nnd GAITERS every
I kind, stylo and variety nt the sin nr
12 07 Ili'DE, GILLIS a CO.
A
large nnd completo slock of Hardware
and cutlery at the storo nf
12 07 HYDE. G1LL1HA f.O
rpORACCO The finest brands for smok
J ing and chewing, nl the store of
12 07 HYDE, GILLIS & CO,
QUEENS WARE an extensive assort
mcnt, at the store of
12 07 HYDE, GILLIS & CO.
fewest Styles of Italmoral Skirts at the
1 cheap store of
12'07 HYDE. GILT.IS A en
radios' Dress Goods latest and mos
j fashionable figures, nt the store of
12 07 HYDE, GILLIS & CO.
IT
als, Caps and furs, in great variety
and ut the lowest nrice. m iI,ua,-..
12;07 HYDE, GILLIS & CO.
M
eus' woolen and eassinor Shirts
sensation ririees. at the store of
12 07 HYDE, GILLIS ii CO.
Undershirts and drawers, cheaper Ihn
Iho cheapest, nt the store of
12'07 HYDE, GILLIS & CO
Oct Cist, 1SG7-Iy.
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