EMPORIUM MILLING CO PRICE LIST. Emporium, Pa., Jail. 3, 1899. NEMOPHILA, peraack $1 20 Graham : Rye ;; J® Huck wheat, Patent Meal..,••••** Coarse Meal, per 100, 1 00 Chop Feed, " J JJJJ Middlings " J JJJJ Bran, 44 1 ™ Corn, per bushel, White Oats, per bushel 15 Choice Clover Seed, 1 Choice Timothy Seed, ! At Market Prices. Choice Millet Seed, Fancy Kentucky Blue Grass, J I.OCAI, UKPARTMIiNT. PERSONAL GOSSIP. Contribution* invited. That which you would 1 Ul:e to see in this department, let us know by pot- j ta'. card, or tetter, personally. J. B. Schriever visited Meadville and Franklin this week. Miss Clara Keller visited her parents at St. Marys, this week. S. A. Harris and son, Claud, have ac cepted positions in Buffalo. Geo. H. Crawford, of Olean, was vis iting in town last Sunday. Mrs. Theo. Ritchie is visiting her son and family at St. Marys. Harry Derby, of Austin, is visiting with H. S. Lloyd, at this place. Mrs. D. 11. Lamb, of Galeton, is the guest of H. C. Olmsted and family. L. C. Smart, of Renovo, was visiting in town on Tuesday and Wednesday. A. M. Matteson returned yesterday from visiting friends at Randolph, N. Y. N. Seger leaves next Sunday even ing for New York City to purchase new goods. John J Soble left on Tuesday, on a visit to Buffalo, Rochester and New York city. The Axel Works may be located in Emporium in the near future. Parties were here on Tuesday. Mrs. Edward McSwan left Sunday night for Philadelphia where she entered a Hospital for treatment. Mr. R. D. Hacket, of Third street, is the proud father of a bouncing baby girl, which arrived last Thursday. Mrs..l. B. Johnson, of Colfax, Wash ington, and Mrs. Flora G. Freeman, of Otsego., Mich., are visited friends in this place. Mr. A. A. McDonald left for Harris burg on Monday morning for the pur pose of assisting the Bribery Investi gation Committee in their work. Dr. R. P. Heilman is spending to day (Thursday) atßidgway, attending the meeting of Medical Society and annnal banquet. F. P. Strayer left on train No. 6, Tuesday afternoon, for Williamsport, being called there on account of the death of his brother. Wm. Lawlcr and Martin Larkins, of this place, were called to New York last Monday, owing to the serious ill ness of their sister. Mr. Daniel McCormick, of Austin, formerly proprietor of the American Hotel at this place, was around shaking hands with Emporium friends on Tuesday. N. Seger received a telegram yester day from his son-in-law, W. W. Fisher, of Ashland, Wis., informing him of the death of his father, which occurred on Tuesday. Mr. P. R. Beattie's many friends are pleased to note that he is once more able to be up and around and within the past week has resumed his active duties as street commissioner. The venerable W. L. Ensign, of Portage, was a PRESS caller on Wed nesday. He has secured the agency for the sale of Clara Barton's Red Cross book, a popular publication. Warren Wykok, of Driftwood, passed through Emporium on Monday, en route to Cross Fork to take charge of T. F. Smith's log drive, on the head waters of Kettle Creek. He had with a number of men from Driftwood. Mr. Geo. Eibe, who has been with J. B. Schriever for the past six weeks, left hist Friday evening for Philadel phia, where he has accepted a position. Mr. Eibe is a good artist as well as a genial gentleman and made many friends while here. Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Taylor, of Buf falo, N. Y., are rejoicing over the ar rival of a ten pound boy, which made its advent last Thursday morning. The young people formerly resided in Em porium and have many devoted friends here who extend their congratulations. M. E. Church Society of "Little Willing Workers" met at the home of Miss Stella E. Heilman on Saturday last and after partaking of a refreshing supper counted up tne proceeds of their week's work; found they had gathered twelve dollars for mission Sunday. J, H. Card, n. D., I). D. S,, Dentist. Will be at his Emporium office until March 20th. Very best set of teeth, §5; 22 Karat and pure gold crown, §2; bridge work, pure gold, per tooth, §2.50; gold fillings, §1; Platinum and gold or white fillings, 50 cents; Amal gam or silver fillings, 25 cents; extract ing teeth, positively painless, 25 cents. Alt other work accordingly. ALL AROUND THE COUNTY. Rich Valley. Old Dan is once more a welcome visitor in our lonely valley. Messrs. Wm. and H. Carter visited on North Creek. Sunday. Master Re* McLeod visited his Grandma Carter last week. Yes, we walked home; but we never would if that buckle had held. Wm. Carter had the misfortune to smash his hand on Tuesday last week. Mrs. Bittenbender is spending a few weeks with Mrs. T. Dixon on Clear Creek. Revival meetings are being held in the valley, but as yet we bear of no converts. Two of (ialeton's most prominent gentlemen were seen in our midst, Thursday last. F. Swesey, who has been working ne.tr Granere the past month, returned home Monday last Mrs. A. O. Swartwood, who has been ill for a few days past is some better, we are glad to learn. F. Craven's teams came home from near St. Marys where they have been at work for Weed & Mundy. NO. 5. Heechwood. Wm. Priest is working on the X'. & E. R. R. Jim makes quite a few trips to nig Run lately. | Tom Banks make a trip to St. Marys on Sat- j unlay. Mrs. Kirkpatrick made a trip to Emporium i last week. Revival meetings are going on at Truman and with good results. Mrs. Bertha Davis and daughter are visiting at Washington. D. C. Mrs. Heibstreet made a trip to St. Marys on Friday. Rev. Mulliner preached his farewell sermon on j Sunday, We are sorry to hear that date's best girl has the mumps. I wonder if Chas. Seibert intends to pay for the rocking chair. C. H. Dumbolten is doing carpenter work for Chas. McLaughlin. Hon. Jack Rhodes was seen on the lower end of the road last week. The neck tie party was a grand success. The net proceeds being $13.40. MCCARTY. Sizerville. It. McDowell is under the weather with grip. Clare Hall has secured a position in the Port Allegany glass works. The oil well gets deeper as each day goes by with good indications of gas. Dr. Parsons dropped into see his patients,N.R. Covel and others who are rapidly improving. The oyster supper at F. 11, Mayer's was well at tended and netted the sum of sl3 for Rev. Sleep, of Gardeau. 11. C. Crawford is repairing his mill and Is about ready to start up for the season. He will raise the smokestack to-day. Mr. J E. Hughes, of Pittsburg is a guest of Henry Rogers a few days and is trying the min eral waters for rheumatism. We noticed the smiling countenances of Messrs. Davison Mullin and Blum on mail to day. We understand they made a pilgrimage to the Masonic lodge at Olean. Nearly all the township officers have qualified for their respective offices Uncle John don't | quite understand this 50c revenue business; says i he never had such a time before. M. A. Lilabridge has removed his building from Shippen and will convert same into a dwelling at Port Allegany. John Doll has the contract of moving and rebuilding. Mr. Patterson, of Cross Forks will locate his heading factory here. Our board of trade was lucky in securing such an industry as he manu factures many other useful articles for everyday use. Prof. Sheeter who was quite badly injured in a recent runaway, says he can goto town and come back and not fear runaways or anything else. He will no doubt have a horseless wagon in the near future. OLD KIT. March 8, 1899. Buckwalter. On deck again after laying off for repairs. Ed. Close has built a large ice house on his new place. Miss Anna Huffman, of Rathbun, was visiting in our burg. Mike Ilellward has purchased a new horse to put on his oil wagon. Miss Mattie Collins, County Supt, was visiting our schools, last week. Mr. Barney McGuire is not improv ing as fast as his many friends wish. Mrs. H. T. Taggart spent last week with the Kresge family on the farm. Tlieo. Armstrong has been appointed assistant foreman on Martin Lawson's section. Henry Wadener resigned his position here and is with his tather-in-law on the farm. James .McGuire has left for Pittsburg where he holds a position with the Erie R. R. Luie Norton and small tree came together the other day, while he was clearing land. Fred Norton, general manager and head push on the stock farm, has his crew clearing land. Mrs. Fisher and Miss Fanny Lyons have been visiting at Gardeau at the residence of Rev. Sleep. Arthur claims he downs twenty-seven cakes every meal. You better add some beef-steak. Our good ladies gave a supper and ice cream festival for the benefit of our preacher. It was a grand success. Ray Lyons moved to Glen Hazel, where he has taken a large wood job. Geo. Specht will superintend the work. Mr. Thos. Wadington drove through our burg Friday. On his return home his daughter Ethel accompanied him. John Hogan resigned his position at Rathbun and accepted one at Howards. The boys say John makes too many trips to Johnsonburg. Boxing lessons will be given free, on the stock farm every afternoon between the hours of 3:00 and 4:00. Boys, you had better train. The writer received a very loving note, the other day, from a place this side of St. Marys, and the first time we get to town we will go in and see Lee Hon Chon and have him read it, for we are sure its not English, as there are no words in the dictionary spelled like any in the note. Thanks, dearie! SAMMY NUT. Pain Unnecessary in Childbirth. Pain is no longer necessary in child birth. Its causes, being understood are easily overcome, the 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 us two cent stamp and receive in sealed envelope full particulars, testimonials, confi dential letter, &c. Address FRANK THOMAS & Co., 52-26t Baltimore, Md. Notice. To any person having an account at our store, please call and settle at onct as we are going to leave Emporium. 41-tf JOHN J. SOBLE. CAMERON COUNTY PRESS, THURSDAY, MARCH 9, 1899. Borough Council. Regular Meeting Borough Council, Emporium, March fl, 1899. Present—Hacket, Lloyd, War ner, Balcom, Palmer, Strayer, Burns, Burke. Absent—Day. Minutes of last meeting read and approved. Veto message from Chief Burgess Howard was read, which vetoed the following resolution of Feb. 6th, 1899. "Moved by Mr. Balcom, second ed by Mr. Lloyd, that Chief of Fire Department and Councilman U. A. Palmer, be authorised to purchase one three gallon chemical tank for fire purposes," for the reason that there was no limit filed by the resolution to the amount to be paid for the tank. Moved bv Mr. Balcom, seconded by Mr. Lloyd, that there olution be carried over the veto, and the following vote was taken: Ayes—Lloyd, Warner, Balcom, Strayer, Burke—s. Nays- Palmer, Burns, Hacket —3. The chair declared the motion carried over the veto. On motion by Mr. Balcom seconded by Mr. Lloyd, the following bills were ordered paid: E. G. Strait, cleaning hose and repairing whistle 20 . A. Law, repairing bell. East Ward J 65 112. K. Hockley, hauling fire trucks, 3 75 J. H. Day, salt 1 00 Balcom Lloyd, supplies 393 James Farrel, work on streets, 3 75 A. Murray, work on streets, 0 75 Thos. Smith, work on streets, 1 50 John Welsh, work on streets, 3 CO Jas. Havilan. work on streets, 42 00 Frank Burnell, work on streets, 1 00 Jas. Bailey, work on streets,. 100 Ed St rait, work on streets, 50 Pat Haley, work on streets, 1 50 Sam Parker, work on streets,. 3 75 Johnson & McNarney, retainer 1898 15 00 C. .1. (Joodnough, services as Sec'y 50 00 Moved by Mr. B&t-om, seconded by Mr. Lloyd, that the bill of the St. Marys Gas Co., for $l3O 00 for the months of Dec. '9B, Jan., Feb. and March 1899, be paid except $7, which should be deducted on account ol there being no gas for lights for some time in Jannary. Carried. Moved by Mr. Balcom, seconded by Mr. Pal mer, that the bills for cleaning side walks for in dividuals as reported by the street commissioner, be made out by the secretary and placed in the hands of the proper officer for collection. Car ried. The report of the Borough Treasurer was read and ordered placed on file. The resignation of Albra W. Baker, Health Officer was read and on motion by Mr. Balcom, seconded by Mr. Palmer, the resignation was accepted. Moved by Mr. Palmer, seconded by Mr. Bal com that the matter of phones for Fire De partment be laid over if. nitely. Ayes-War ner, Balcom, Palmer, Hacket —4. Nays—Lloyd, Strayer, Burns, Burke—l. Moved by Mr. Balcom, seconded by Mr. Pal mer, that the old Council adjourn sine die. Carried. The new Council then convened, Mr. Strayer was elected temporary President, and C. J. Goodnough temporary Secretary. Messrs. Shafer, Catlin, and Schweikart pre sented their credentials and were duly recognized as members of the Council. The temporary President ordered a roll call and following members responded to their names; Messrs. Strayer, Burns, Warner, Burke, Lloyd, Palmer, Schweikart, Catlin and Shafer. Moved by Mr. Lloyd, seconded by Mr. Shafer, that Mr. Strayer be elected permanent President Moved by Mr. Burke, seconded by Mr. Lloyd, that nominations close, and Mr. Strayer was elected permanent President by acclamation. Moved by Mr. Lloyd, seconded by Mr. Palmer, that C. J. Goodnough be elected permanent Sec retary. Moved by Mr. Burke, seconded by Mr. Burns that C. W. Shaffer be elected permanent Secre tary. Moved by Mr. Burke, seconded by Mr. Lloyd, that nominations close. The following vote was taken: For C. W. Shatter—Warner, Burke, Burns and Schweikart—4. For C. J. Goodnough—A. If. Shafer, Catlin, Lloyd, Strayer and Palmer - 5. C. J. Goodnough was declared elected perma" nent Secretary for the ensuing year. The election of a borough attorney being in order Mr. Sha/er nominated Green & Shaffer, Mr. Palmer nominated Johnson & McNarney, Mr. Catlin nominated F. D. Leet, Esq., and the following vote was taken: For Green Si Shaffer, Messrs. Warner, Burns, Burke, Shafer and Lloyd - 5. For Johnson iV McNarney, Messrs. Palmer and Strayer—2. For F. D. Leet, Messrs. Schweikart and Cat lin 2. Messrs. B. W. Green, and C. W. Shaffer were declared elected borough attorneys for the ensu ing year. Moved by Mr. Shafer, seconded by Mr. Lloyd, that when we adjourn it shall be until one week from to-night. Carried. Moved by Mr Palmer, seconded by Mr. Shafer, that W. F. Lloyd be elected borough Treasurer for the ensuing year. There being no further nominations made, W. F.Lloyd was declared elected for the ensuing year. The election of a Street Commissioner being in order, Mr. Catlin nominated Geo. Stevens; Mr. Lloyd nominated P. R. Beattie, and the Secretary read the applications of Jas. Davins and J. H. Reid. Moved by Mr. Lloyd, seconded by Mr. Shafer, that nominations close. Carried. The following vote was taken: For P. R. Beattie—Messrs. Palmer, Strayer. Lloyd, Burns, Burke, Warner—6. For Geo. Stevens - Messrs. Schweikart,Catlin-2. For Jas. Davins—Mr. Shaffer—l. P. R. Beattie was declared elected Street Com missioner and Policeman. Moved by Mr. Shafer, seconded by Mr.Schwei kart, that the Street Commissioner and Police man be employed by the month. Carried. Moved by Mr. Shaffer, seconded by Mr. Burke, that we elect an alternate Street Commissioner and Policeman to act in case Mr. Beattie is sick or unable to perform his duties. Carried. Moved by Mr. Shafer, seconded by Mr. Burke that the pay of the Alternate be $1.50 per day, when in discharge of the duties of Street Com. missioner. Carried. Moved by Mr. Shafer, seconded by Mr. Palmer, that we proceed to elect an alternate Street Commissioner. Carried. Mr. Burke nominated Jas. Davins, Mr. Palmer nominated G. 11. Stevens, Mr. Shafer nominated Thos. Smith, and it was properly moved, sec onded and carried that the nominations close, when the following vote was taken: For Thos. Smith—Messrs. Strayer, Lloyd, Schweikart, Catlin, Shafer—s. For Jas. Davins—Messrs. Burns, rner and Burke—3. For Geo. Stevens—Mr. Palmer—l. Thos. Smith was declared elected alternate Street Commissioner and Policeman. Moved by Mr. Shafer, seconded by Mr. Lloyd, that Street Commissioner be instructed to report to the Secretary when he is unable to perform the duties of his office, whereupon the Secretary shall instruct the Alternate to take his place and report his time to the Secretary. Carried. Moved by Mr. Lloyd, seconded by Mr. Shafer, that the salary of the Secretary shall be $50.00 per annum, with no additional charge for service as Secretary of cemetery. Carried. Moved by Mr. Shafer, that the report of the Burgess be accepted and placed on fiie and the suggestions therein contained be placed under the head of unfinished business and brought up at the next meeting. Carried. Moved by Mr. Shafer, seconded by Mr. Burke, that a vote of thanks be extended to the Burgess lor his suggestions. Carried. On motion the Council then adjourned to meet Monday, March 13th, 1899, at 7:30 p. in. C.J. GOODNOI'GH, Secretary. I R. SEGER & SON. 112 Next to Bank, Emporium, Pa. •) (• •> • • • •) (• *3 112 Cold I; c* •) (• •) (• •) |j Weather j| (• •) (• •-> (• V (• •' ii Bargains <• % I <• •' <• •> (• •' c We liavc cor eluded to •' <• give our custo irs some S rare bargains tiiis month »/ • and to start the ball roll (• ing will close out 5} » :s I WINTER j: § OVERCOATS I 1 AT COST. I Z •' * : 4 • •> ' Have you examined •) a those handsome Gents * '• Handkerchiefs. Thelat- 9) ( Zest out. They are beaut- •) (• J •) (• ies. J y 2 : t 7 •) & "> ' Have you looked at our (o new and stylish neck- X <• wear? You miss some- •> j thing nice. g <'• •> f* •) <• •) (• »J 9 •) ? r * Do you own a storm m 2 Overcoat? We will sell •) (• you one dirt cheap. A x 9 Z £ <• r* ! R. SEGER & SON. Ii (• •) (• m (• •) Cm •) •>•3,• •••' •- £ S'A'A-S'•>£ A S •X*) Stop and ||| IFi ■HM WHAT ARE YOU DOING ! And ascertain that ) R. SPXKR & CO., J The Pop larHerchant Tailors 8 / \ Have just splaved their new cloths "J J for late wint "Hid early spring styles, j / There is no million sense in any 112 citizen of C». 'on county sending ) away for cloth. when they can se | J cure better sati -:tion by patroniz es ing this House, \ ie reputation for N honest, square <U gis well known. 112 Patronize homejli ' r y and at the \ name time save nlol R. SEGER Opposite M. E. Church, Emporiu J. A. Fisher, PRACTICAL florse i ghoer, Broad Street, Emporium, Pa. MOTT'S PENNYROYAL PILLS They overcome Weakness, Irregu larity and omissions,increase vigor and banish " pains of menstrua tlon." They are *' EJfe NiiTern" to girls at womanhood, aiding de velopraent of organs and body. No known remedy for women equals them. Cannot do harm—life he 'tfVSvA W<'om«-B a idi-aMii-p. 1 per box »»v mull. Noltl by druiMClM*;. BfOTT CHEMICAL CO-.t'lf'S""."- For sale by R. C. Dodson. (tI I P TO DATE ru I COMMEKHL PRINTING 1 n] and joj; L, Ln nj nj AT Tlim OIMCi;. UJ HS HSHSaSHS HSHSHSBS *WWW*WWW»IW»I.«fW*WWW»I'W*WWWf'I *************•*****************>£ I 111 111 101! I PI ** sW**'W«'WW*lfllfWl».»W*WWWWWWWlfWwJl| mat jnjet ************** ** 4* We extend our compliments to the citizens of Cameron and adjoining counties for their rapidly and I j increasing patronage. We would invite all to see j our large display of GENERAL HARDWARE and BUILDERS' MATERIAL. We would call especial attention to our ■I. HEATING AND IS SB '' holl^t'-k]>c We again desire to call attention to our OIL and GAS STOVES. The Ladies delight. THE WELSBACH LIGHT. This popular light the great j i gas saver, is growing in popular witli our people. All who de sire to economize in gas j should use these burners. 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