THE CAMERON COUNTY PRESS.
ESTABLISHED BY C. B. GOULD, MARCH, 1866.
VOL. 33.
Business Cards.
B. W. GREEN,
ATTORNEY-AT-LAW,
Emporium, Pa.
A business relating to estate, collections, real
estates. Orphan's Court and general law business
will receive prompt attention. 42-ly.
J. C. JOHNSON. J. P. MCNARNKY,
JOHNSON & McNARNEY,
ATTORNEYS-AT-LAW,
EMPORIUM, PA.
Will give prompt attention to all business en
rusted to them. 16-ly.
MICHAEL BRENNAN,
ATTORNEY-AT-LAW
Collections promptly attended to. Real estate 1
and pension claim agent.
35-ly. Emporium. Pa.
F. O. LEET.
ATTORNEY-AT-LAW and INSURANCE AG'T.
EMPORIUM, PA
To LAND OWNERS AND OTHERS IN CAMISRON AND
ADJOINING COUWTIKS.
I have numerous calls for hemlock and hard
wood timber lands, also stum page &c., and parties
desiring either to buy or sell will do well to call
on me F. D. LBBT.
CITY HOTEL,
WM. MCGEE, PROPRII:TOU
Emporium, Pa.
Having again taken possession of tliisoldund
popular house I solicit a share of the public pat
ronage. The house is newly furnished and is one
of the best appointed hotels in Cameron county.
30-ly.
THE NOVELTY RESTAURANT,
(Opposite Post Office,)
Emporium, Pa.
WILLIAM MCDONALD, Proprietor.
I take pleasure in informing the public that l
have purchased the old anil popular Novelty
Restaurant, located on Fourth street. It will be
my endeavor to serve the public in a manner
that shall meet with their approbation. Give me
a call. Meals and luncheon served at all hours.
n027-lyr Wm. McDONALD.
ST. CHARLES HOTEL,
THOS. J. LYSETT. PROPRIETOR,
Near Buffalo Depot, Emporium, Pa.
This new and commodious hotel is now opened
for the accommodation of the public. New in all
its appointments, every attention will be paid to
the guests patronizing this hotel. 27-17-ly
MAY GOULD,
THACHER OF
PIANO, HARMONY AND THEORY,
Emporium, Pa.
Scholars taught either at my home on Sixth
street or at the homes of the pupils. Out of town
scholars will be given dates at my rooms in this
place.
F. C. RIECK, D. D. S„
DENTIST.
Office over Taggarl's Drug Store, Emporium, Pa.
«* Gas and other local anaesthetics ad-
for the painless extraction
' ; i.x r 1 of teeth.
SPECIALTY: Preservation of natural teeth, in
cluding Crown and Bridge Work.
I will visit Driftwood the first Tuesday, ami
SinnemahonlDg the third Wednesday of each
month. '
Political Announcements.
All Announcements under this head must be
signed by the candidate and paid in advance to
i nsurc publication.
County Commissioner.
Having lived in this county nearly all my life and
never having asked for, or held, a county office,
I have taken this opportunity to offer myself as
candidate for County Commissioner, subject to
decision of the Republican County Convention.
DELOS BURLING AM E.
Sizerville, Pa., Feb. 20, 1899.
R. C. DODSON,
THE
BNIGYIST,
I'SU'ORJI'J:. I'A.
IS LOCATED IN THE CORNER STORE.
At Fourth anil Chestnut Sts.,
i
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You may consider one of our
simple remedies '"only a drop in
the bucket," yet it may prove the
"ounce of preventative" that is
better than the "pound of cure."
l-'or Every 111
We Have a Remedy,
Both preventative and cures—and
even thing in our stock is of un
questioned purity.
\ The Place to liny Cheap
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i Ijoyo ) f\cUK|B 112 GI iL.B acLDBf AND vicinity.
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FRIDAY, l!risk northwest winds; much roltler; probably cloudy with snow llnrrit:s. ,>
/ SATURDAY Cold and partly cloudy weal her. sI'N D.VV, Fair and cold.
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, The IT. S. Senate on the 6th day «»f I'. brnary ratified tin- tr< aty of peace with Spain. This week the people ol this town latified at the polls, the se
< l lections of Mr. Zero l'rice to supervise the marking of ihe price on our goods tlint are arriving daily, as you witnessed hist week, the phenominally low &
> TJ ATI hIkB > price lie put on things you wanted. If our ammunition arrives in time, next week will celebrate the ratiiicution of tin-treaty of peace, and the selection
» \ i\f\ iir IDL». \ of.Mr. Zero Price an our supervisor. It will cost every one that helps to do the celebrating a few pennies, but it will be the largest celebration for the , ,
j J J money that was ever given in this town. Jolly sledding time is not over yet, out of a half car load of sleds, we have throe iron sleds that we sold for .♦'
, 4 $1.50; they go now a! your choosing .'or 7!i cent :at •> one juniper that sold readily for SI.OO, will g/i in a jiffy at halt of the former price. Wealsohavea (J
dozen or two of funny valentines left over, the small b.>vs and girls can have five of them for a penny, as long as they last, we won't keep any hoidovcrsof that class of goo.ls in our store ; y\
j* they must go. We have bought the largest and finest line of linster go ids that w.s ever brought to this town. Sundav schools will have no trouble in supplying their schools at I his store.
Fourth Htreet. L»L.O\ li.
o ;jecs3ofc* . ♦ ♦:*
Snow Bound.
Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Schriever, of this
place, experienced a severe time of it
while enroute to Wilkes-Barre, last
week, to attend the Photographers'
Convention. Mr. Schriever was chosen
President of the Association for 1899,
a great compliment to the Emporium
artist's ability. The Wilkes-Barre
Leader, while speaking of the snow
bound party, says:
Messrs. Seavey and Schriever are
not at all superstitious, for if they
would be they would have packed
their grips long ere this and headed |
for home. The unlucky number "thir- j
teen" figured very extensively in their j
trip to Wilkes-Barre. They started on '
the "13th" of the month, the train was !
"No. 13" that left then at Fern Glen,
there were "thirteen" people in the j
snow-bound party, they were snowed !
up for "thirteen" hours, one of the ]
members of the party was born on the j
"13th" day of the month, another i
member was the father of "thirteen"
children, still another had been married j
"thirteen" years, Mr. Schriever's room !
was "No. 13" at the Nurermburg Hotel,
one of the engines of the rescue train |
was "No. 13," the caboose was "No. j
113," the improvised train hauled them j
"thirteen" miles, it took them "thir-1
teen" hours to then reach Wilkes-,
Barre, and Mr. Schriever demanded to '
have "room 13" on getting to the |
Wyoming Valley House, and the clerk ;
was only too willing as most people |
have a dread of that apartment. There
is no telling what the twain will ex-1
perience on their homeward journey, j
Emporiumites in the South.
EMPORIA.
From DeLand (Fla.) Record.
We are sorry to note the serious ill
ness of Dr. W. H. DeLong, and trust
his recovery may be speedy and com
plete.
Mrs. M M. Miner and daughter Mae,
who have been spending some time in
Jacksonville, returned last week and
are comfortably settled in their home
at this place.
The stock of goods from the Key
stone store left on Monday last to be
shipped to Eusley, Ala., where its pro
prietress, Mrs. L. Morgan, will open a
general merchandise store, of which
Mr. and Mrs. F. F. Day will have
charge.
A very pleasant evening was spent
by young and old last Thursday at the
home of Mrs. J. P. Felt. Mr. D. L.
Baldwin, of New York, was present,
and with his stereopticon entertained
the guests with an illustrated lecture,
showing many fine views in the Old
World, and a number of scenes at
home. The picture which was voted
by one and all to be the best was that
of our genial and well-beloved Dr. W.
H. DeLong, whose kindly face as it ap
peared pictured on the canvas elicited
a hearty round of applause in which
all joined. After the lecture a pleasant
social was had until a late hour.
Wanted.
Agent for Cameron and Clinton
counties exclusively, to sell our Farm
Machinery Oils, Creamery Separator
Oil, Saw and Grist Mill Engine and
Cylinder Oil, Harness Oil, Horse Hoof
Oil, Axle Grease, Petrolatum (com
monly called Vaseline). Also our
celebrated Pure Parrafi'ine Wax, used
for sealing fruits, preserves and jellies.
A liberal commission paid on all goods
sold. Samples free to agents who will
push the sale of our goods.
THE PENNSYLVANIA OIL CO.,
52-4t Freedom, Pa.
Auction.
On Saturday, Feb. 25, we will soil
anything in thestoreat auction. Come
in during the day and pick out what
you want and we will put it up; it will
l»e sold to the highest bidder. R. M.
Overhiser, Auctioneer.
JOHN J. SOBLE.
Wanted.
Reliable salesmen to sell the best
specialty ever placed on the market
Staple article and ready seller, afford
ing a large profit. There is a steady
, and increasing demand for it in every
section of the country. No samples
required. Address,
"MANT FA CTURER,''
00-6t Cleveland, O.
For Sale or Rent.
I desire to sell my farm, located near
1 Emporium, composed of 175 acres
j cleaned and under cultivation. Good
! barn, stock and a well established milk
| route. Will rent to right party.
49-4t L. G. COOK.
Notice.
I To any person having an account at
! our store, please call and settle at once
| as we are going to leave Emporium.
! 41-tf JOHN J. SOBLE.
"Liberty and Union, One and Inseparable."— WEßSTEß.
EMPORIUM PA., THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23,1899.
What Should be Done in This Case.
Editor Cameron County Pres* :
There is a case of destitution in the
borough which is a source of great em
barrassment and perplexity to the offi
cers of the poor and to the philanthro
pic people of Emporium. What should
be done in the case ? It is a serious
public problem and demands earnest
.and careful study from our citizens.
The facts are these: Some three or
four years ago, a family came to Em
porium from Williamsport. It consist
ed of a young father and mother and
two small children, the youngest only
a few months old at that time. Per
sons who have known something of
the man's history say that he has been
a shiftless begger from his youth. His
history since coming to Emporium
certainly justifies the assertion. It
has also been intimated by some, that
the Williamsport poor authorities were
not wholly without responsibility for
the migration of this family to Empo
rium. With the exception of a few
weeks in the spring and summer of
1890 when he was employed in How
ard's lumber yard and in the bottling
works, he has done practically nothing.
His only ostensible means of support
has been in peddling small notions
throughout this and adjoining counties,
failing, however, to pay for his goods
(if the experience of one merchant in
Emporium is a sample of the way he
dealt with others) and also failing to
apply his gains to the support of his
family. The latter has been kept from
starving the past four winters (includ
ing this) partly by obtaining goods
from stores on credit and never pay
ing for them and partly by assistance
from the town and from generously
disposed individuals. Meanwhile the
number of children has been swelled
to four, each newcomer meaning an
other charge to the community and,
unless something is done, another
piece of humanity to grow up in igno
rance, vice, and beggary. What
should be done in this case ?
The community must make some
disposition of it without unnec
essary delay. What courses seem
to be open ? One person will suggest
that they be sent back to the commu
nity whence they came out, accom
panied by an intimation expressed, or
! (more probably) quietly implied, that
that community keep its paupers at
home and provide for them itself.
Can this step be taken at this late day,
however? The family has been with
us for more than three years, and we
have tacitly acknowledged a responsi
bility for them by giving them some
assistance from the public funds..
Another possible course is to keep on
as we have been doing, letting them
find their subsistance, no one knows
how, during the summer, and provid
ing them with food and fuel out of the
public purse during the rigors of wint
er, the family meanwhile increasing in
number and growing more and more
confirmed in habits of shiftless depend
ence, a constant source of menace
and contamination to the commu
nity Another course is to withhold
all assistance, public or private from
them, and let them starve—or steal —or
depart, to be as badly off, and to be as
much of a curse elsewhere as they
have been here. This treatment
would be severe, also selfish, and
would bless neither the community
which inflicted nor the persons who
received it. Is there not some mode
of handling the case that will bo
wholesomely severe yet unselfish and
which may prove helpful to some, at
least, of the subjects of it? The per
son whose outlook is limited to a zeal
for souls, will say what this man needs
is conversion. Convert him and he
will be steady and industrious. Very
true, but there are some kinds of
devils which go not forth save by
prayer and fasting; and we strongly
' suspect that in a case of this kind the
devils of inherited shiftlessness and
I beggary go not forth save by the help
j of rigorous course of discipline in a
j reformatory institution. If there were
i some institution of that character into
which this man could be put, he cer
tainly ought to go there. If the jail
or the Smethport poor house were
such institutions he ought to be placed
in one or other of them; but neither of
these institutions profess to be refor
formatory. He would come out of
jail a worse man than he went in.
Unfortunately there is no institution
of a reformatory character in the state
to which he might be committed, and
so, alas, we must frankly say, that his
case under existing conditions seems
to be hopeless. We can do nothing
that will prove helpful for him. His
[ family, though, may be helped. The
wife is not wholly without elements of
j capableness, and separated from her
' husband, would probably be able to j
make an honest living for herself, j
Not, however, if she is burdened with j
the support of her four children, j
These should be provided for in some j
way, and this we suggest should be j
managed by the Childrens' Aid Socity. j
We therefore suggest that this man, |
Frank Hall, be arrested on complaint }
of the poor masters for non-support of
his family and committed to jail for a
| few days; and that on the ground of
this proceeding,' the Children's Aid
Society, with the mother's consent, se
cure the legal control of the three old- '
er children, and place them where
they will be well provided for and be
well brought up. It may be objected
that all this means trouble and ex
pense. Well, what of that? What
are win the world for, if not to take
the trouble to make it better; and
what is money for, if it is not to be
spent for wise objects? Watch dogs
are very necessary animals to have
around a treasury when thieves are
abroad, but we must protest against
the very common and very short
sighted disposition of tax-payers to
choose always the course which in
volves the smallest immediate outlay.
The question for instance, whether
the poor should receive assistance in
their homes fVom public rnnds or be
placed in public institutions of charity
is not determined by any considera
tions as to which is the best policy for
really alleviating the evils of poverty,
but as to which involves the smallest
immer.'.ate outlay.
We are not criticising the poor offi
cers. They seem to be honestly try
ing to do their duty according to their
best judgment, but they are handi
capped by the popular demand that
the course which seems to be cheapest
shall always be followed, and not
what is best. The mere fact that one
course costs more than another is suf
ficient to condem it at once with many
people. The course which we recom
mend in Frank Hall's case is, we think,
the best that can be followed under
existing conditions; nor are we sure
that it will add very much to the tax
payers burden.
Feb 20, 1899.
Valuable Tract Sold.
B & ,F. H. Goodyear, we are re
liably informed, have closed the con
tract for the purchase of the large body
! of timber land, several thousand acres,
owned by the Pennsylvania Joint Land
and Lumber Co., and located in JJoi't
age township, this county. No doubt
this timber will be manufactured at
Austin —a great los:j to this county.
We have not learned the price paid.
Unnecessary in Childbirth.
Pain is no longer necessary in child
birth. its causes, being understood
are easily overcome, tin; labor being
made short, easy and free from danger,
morning sickness, swelled limbs, and
like evils readily controlled, and all
female diseases speedily cured. Cut
this out; it may save your life, suffer
not a day longer, but send lis two cent
stamp and receive in sealed envelope
full particulars, testimonials, confi
dential letter, &e. Address
FRANK THOMAS & Co.,
5'2-26t Baltimore, Md.
Been Roasted, Anyway.
New York bun.
A peanut trust is being seriously
considered. The names of Hoar and
Hale and Gorman would lend dignity
to its prospectus.
For Sale Cheap.
i Ten Welsbach lights, two show cases,
one awning, window fixtures and
( some household goods,
I JOHN J. SOHLE.
BOROUGH AND TOWNSHIP ELECTIONS
FEB. 21,1899.
EMPORIUM BOROUGH OFFK'KRS.
Justice ot the Peace. E.w. M.W. W.W. Total i
I. M. Reynolds, R 5t 53 80 192
Wallace Dickinson. D 79 52 61 192
Poor Master.
P. C. Reick, R 68 56 86 210
11. C. Hayes, D 63 50 57 170
Auditor.
Grants. Allen, R 72 50 74 196
Chas. T. Logan, D 58 53 67 178
Haft Ward.
REPUBLICAN. DEMOCRAT.
Councilman.
8. E. Murry, 48. Peter Scliwelkart, 86
School Director.
C. R. Husted, 33. Jacob Slaigle, 52 I
L. K. Huntington. Good Schools, 57.
Constable.
Charles Britton. 3.
Judge of Election.
Amos Fenton, 63. David Wheaton, 68 ]
Inspector of Election.
Henry Wheaton, 62. Peter Shoup, 68
niddle Ward.
Councilman.
C. G. Catlin, 61. Chas. H, Felt, 15
Constable.
Harry Hemphill, 57. B. J. Cameron, 49
Judge of Election.
W. W. Weeks, 48. John Glenn, 55
Inspector of Election.
D. M. I.arrabee, 65. Wm. Shnyder, 39
West Ward.
Councilman.
G. F. Balcom, 69. A. H. Shafer, 71
School Director.
W. S. Walker, 109. No opposition
Constable.
Ward Beaton, 57. F. W. Yentzer, 86
Judge of Election.
Walter Morrison, 86. Alfred Hockley, 51
Inspector of Election.
Samuel J. Kline, 86. C C. Richey, 52
Shippen.
Supervisor.
Fant A. Lewis, 131. A. J. Ingersoll, 119
A, O. Swartwood, 107. Clark Harrington, 82
School Director.
F. B. Housler, 121. Mrs. Mary E. Lyons, 54
O. S. Peters, 158. F. X. Blumle, 105
Poor Master.
James Hobson, 169. Geo. Dodge, 86
Justice of the Peace.
11. J. Newton, 154. Geo. Dickinson, 70
Auditor.
C. R. Kline, 169. Jacob Herbstrect, 56
Town Clerk.
D. N. Chandler, 160. Ray Lyons, 71
Constable.
Willard Swesey, 136. S.J.Slawson, 92
judge of Election.
Delbert Towner. 160, J. C. Skilliuan, 57
Inspector of Election.
Burton Easterbrooks, 141. Geo. Baxter, 71
Portage.
Supervisor.
D. Burlingame, 15. Robt. McDowell, 20
11. W. Martiudale, 8.
*E. D. Sizer. 10.
School Director.
J. 11. Evans, 25. Robt. McDowell, 12
A. Market, 16
Geo. Edwards, 2 yrs. 11. W. R. Sizer, 11
Poor Master.
H. W. Martindale, 9. W. R. Sizer, 19
Auditor.
Geo. Eawards, 14. Clarence Hall, 10
F. H. Maher, 18. W. L. Ensign, 8
Town Clerk.
Elmer Burlingame, 16. J. H. Evans. 9
Constable.
Jno. Wygant, 16. Geo. Edwards, 12
Judge of Election.
D. Burlingame, 12. J. H. Evans, 13
Inspector of Election.
F. H. Maher, 14. J. G. Earl, 13
Lumber.
Supervisor.
Robt. E. Devling. 40. Elmer E. Whiting, 61
Ed. Stewart, 64. J. J. Schwab, 44
School Director.
Geo Lynch, 97.
Frank If. Hoag, 64. B. E. Smith, 52
Alex. Schwab, 2 yrs. 48. Jos Kissell, 2 vrs. 58
G. B. Shearer, 1 yr. 59. O. O. Smith, 1 yr. 32
Poor Master.
C. C. Craven, 62. Owen Wade, 38.
Justice of the Peace.
G. W. Gentry, 57. W. M. Summerson. 46
Auditor.
G. H. Howlett, 50. Geo. Strawbridge, 62
Town Clerk.
Warren McConnell, 48. Jas. Moore, 35
•Herman Wiley, 25.
Constable.
Steven Bunce, 68. Leonard Smith, 34
Judge of Election.
Win. Berry, 60. L. C. Summerson. 49
Inspector of Election.
Mike Parker, 62. E. P. Brooks, 41
Gibson.
Supervisor.
O. B. Tanner, 23. Tlios. Dougherty, 54
•1..1. Mix, 26. C. M. Bailey, 55.
Nomination Paper—Henry S. Drum, 27.
School Director.
! A. L. Barr, 33. S. S. Miller, 39
| Win. Thomas, 16. A. W. Mason, 55
Poor Master.
I B. J. Collins, 73. G. W. Huntley, 50
; Thos. Marsh, 52. Hiram Moat, 32
Justice of the Peace.
| (,'. L. Williams, 17. No opposition
Tax Collector.
! Wm. 11. Logue, 106. No opposition
Auditor.
' C. W. Williams, 18. Orlan Fritz, 30
Orlan Kreps, 12.
Town Clerk.
J. L. Farley, 46. Geo. Wiley, 68
Constable.
G. W. Tanner, 14. Eugene Fink, 17
Judge of Election.
J. M. English, 15. A. J. Dent, 66
Inspector of Election,
I G. S. Hill, 53. E. D. MeQuay, 49
drove.
Supervisor.
i Coleman Johnson, 52. II ugh Caldw ell, Jr. 19
• M. J. Logue, 73. F. L. Miller, 69
School Director.
Frank Miller, 101. No opposition
Will. Swank, 101. "
Poor Master.
| J. A. Wykoff, 115. No opposition
Auditor.
H. H. Alderfer, 42. O. L. Bailey, 83
Town Clerk.
i J. H. Drum, 39. T. W. Snyder, 83
Constable.
! F. E. Jordan, 30. A. 11. Berfield, 88
*J. Henry Logue, 1.
Judge of Election.
E. L. Losey, 31. M. Blodget, 86
Inspector of Election.
Frank Bulk, 46. Laurence Smith, 54
*Thos. Espey, 10.
Driltwood.
Councilmen.
I W. R. Chatham, 16. G. L. Smith. 16
; B. H. Osburn, 47.
| Geo. W. Huntley, Jr., 49,
j Thos. Connelley, 2 years, 36. A. F. Itedfoot, 11
School Directors.
, J. C. Martin, 39, Adam R. Smith, 26
i M. J. B. Brooks, 50.
Poor Master.
S. I). McCoole, 60.
H. B. Mutthersbaugh, 36. Jos. S. Johnston, 16
»V. K. Corbett, l.
Auditor.
] J. O. Brookbauk, 56. No opposition
High Constable.
| H. B. Mutthersbaugh, 42. No opposition
Constable.
John 11. Buck, Jr., 48. T. J. McCrackin, 13
Judge of Election.
11, E. Coleman, 39. Frank Beckwitli, 26
1 uspector of Election.
John Buck, Sr., 45. Jay Smith, 13
Names that were not printed on ballot.
Custom Tailoring.
John Lind, the well-known tailor,
has located in Emporium and establish
ed a custom tailoring store in Parson's
bazaar, one door west of Dodson's drug
store. Mr. Lind has an extensive line
of spring samples and is prepared to
give perfect satisfaction. Special at
| tention paid to pressing, cleaning and
j repairing. 50-tf
TERMS: $2.00 — 51-50 IN ADVANCE.
BRIEF fIENTION.
N. Seger's early spring goods are
arriving daily and he has a selection
of the finesi stock on the market to
show his customers.
A trunk key attached to a brass ring
was found in front of the City Hall by
policeman Haviland. The owner can
ha%'e it by calling at this office.
Do you know that Pratt's Food fed
in the dairy is worth four to five times
the amount invested? A true and
careful test proves ic. For sale at Day's.
Ask for a sample of our "Royal"
Java and Mocha coffee; it's fine quality
makes it a favorite where used. 35c
lb. 3 pounds for one dollar. Day's.
Lost—On the Rich Valley road, a
package containsng nose glasses and
thimble. Will tinder please give notice
of whereabouts of the articles to Rev.
J. M. Johnston.
Winter is not over yet, but we will
close out our entire stock of winter
goods in order to make room for our
spring stock. We will not carry these
goods over, so avail yourself of this
chance, it may be your last.
N. SEC; EH.
That staid old firm, Adam, Meldrum
& Anderson Co., Buffalo, N. Y., gen
eral favorites with the people of Cam
county, have something new to tell
the PRESS readers this week. See their
new "ad" on eighth page.
One of J. G. Nyhart's teams was
driving over the wagon bridge near
Beechwood last Saturday, when the
bridge broke down, jirec-ipitating the
horses, driver and wagon into the
creek, or rather onto the ice. Fortu
nately no damage was done to tha
driver or horses.
(irape Nuts.
A condensed food, unlike any other
preparation. Try it. Day.s.
Not a Fire.
Our citizens must not think there is
a fire to-morrow (Friday) when they
hear the East Ward fire bell. The
Citizen boys will test their new alarm.
Sudden Death.
Mrs. Jacob Miller, of First Fork,
aged 60 years, dropped dead last Fri
day morning, while attending to her
household duties. Mrs. Miller was
born in Cameron county, near Drift
wood, her maiden name being Eoxy
Dent. The deceased was universally
respected. Funeral was held at the
family residence last Sunday, Rev.
Piper conducting the services. Inter
ment was made at Miller school house.
Forty Hour Devotion.
Forty Hour Devotional services were
concluded at St. Mark's church Tues
day morning. Rev. Father Meagher,
of Ridgway, assisted Father Downey,
Monday, and at the evening services
: talked to his old parishioners, who
i were present in great numbers. The
j church altar was beautifully illumin
i ated for the occasion and the great
; building was filled to the doors—many
i of Father Meagher's friends from other
j denominations being present.
Incendiary Fire.
Yesterday morning, a few minute;
J before six o'clock, Asa Murray while
I getting up togo to his work at the
| Mankey Furniture Company's plant,
| discovered flames issuing from Jos.
i Kay's cow stable. The alarm was
j quickly given and a few pails of water
j soon put out the fire. Mr. Kaye is
j satisfied it was the work of an incen
diary. For some months past some
person, at intervals, lias entered his
i barn and milked one of the cows,
j He is prepared for him hereafter.
Notice, Sir Knights.
| . EMPORIUM, Pa., Feb. 16, 1599.
! To all Members of Good Will Tent, No. 46 , K nigbta
of the Maccabees:
You will please take notice that the
! biennial election of delegate and alter
i nate to the District Camp Convention
| will be held 011 Wednesday evening v
j March 1. 189!).
J P. MCNARXEY,
i 51-2t Record Keeper.
A Wonderfn! Success.
The Buffalo National Acetylene Gas
Company, of Buffalo, N. Y., are plac
; ing on the market on thirty days' trial.
1 a machine for the manufacture ol
Acetylene (las which is bound to take
the place of all other illuminants. This
machine is the latest improved and is
recommenaeit by ail standard insur
ance companies. They light churches,
i stores, factories, residences and coun
try homes, also putin plants for light
: ing towns. They want good repre
sentatives. 51-2t
Property to Exchange.
Would exchaiifci, .. i.ic .niii farm
j and village property in Mayville, N.
1 Y., for property in Emporium. Call
on me for particulars.
11. D. Br:?UN(i AME.
NO. 52.