THE CAMERON UOUNTY I^UESS. ESTABLISHED BY C. B. GOULD, MARCH, 1866. VOL. 34. AFTER THE BATTLE Some are found bleeding and sore, while others have a fit of the blues. Now if there | should be any so unfortunate | as to suffer from the eftects of accidents we have the Balm for their pains and aches,let it be either for man or beast. Our liniment and powders for horses or cattle are always the best. Our medicines are pure and always get there. The prices are right, too. fe* | Our patent medicine depart ment is supplied with all the -Syfj standard remedies and we can supply your on short notice. Our toilet and fancy goods department we keep up to , the times. Our Prescription depart- j ment receives our closest at- j tention and all calls answered j day or night. Just touch the '■ button. In fact we are here i to do business and serve the j public. M. - A. - ROCKWELL, | THE PHARMACIST, EMPORIUM. PA IGES SHSHSHSE SSSHSHSHSHHHHSnj IFLLHFIE SHE F I --or - - jjjj I CIS 1 CAPES 1 I SOME TIMELY j 1 BARGAINS. !j a s fU ft Don't think they are old ft rS styles. They are not. Left In $ overs from from last month, [n £ that is all. ft Did a very large Cloak [j} Cj business this year. Had a ru Cj very large stock. nJ [}j It is only to be expected ft PJ that some of the garments ft nJ were left over. ft ft The left overs are just as [n ft pretty, just as desirable as [n thev were a month ago, but ft Ir just ONE HALF last ft month's prices. m [}J We could let the lot J I" dwindle down at regular ft m prices if we liked. But that ft n] is not our way. We believe En ft in ending each season with [n ft the season. [}j You benefit by that policy jjj Gj of ours. En [}j Would you buy a stylish ft [}j up-to-date Coat or Cape at ft HALF PRICE? m Then come to our Cloak m ft Department. Prices have [}j uj been cut squarely in two. j GREAT BARGAINS jj [U AWAIT YOU ft IM. C. TULIS. | HLH HSHSHSHS ESBSBS&h HS HS sH°] IF I:AS ™ AVSK< " >AK | LLOYD'S LONG RANGE FORECAST OF THE I WEATHER AND EASTMAN'S KODAK. J| ? Perfection's pinicle; many strive for it; No one reaches it. x\Y &MB X \ DUD DCfTTAM I i Micliael Angelo said, "Trifles make perfection and perfection |l' 3®Bs| '// \ ( 1 Jjilf JjljllUrl ! < is 110 trifle." But it is the striving that makes this such a de li \ 112 £ sirable store for yon and your friends to buy such trifles as ll J| P itVru^Kriday'evenhi, thedai ' ;! ' roljably 1 !lrcat "s pens, inks, writing paper and all kinds of stationery, lU [I SATURDAY, warmer!'rain in the books standard patterns cliuaware, wallj paper, toys, sleds, skates, bicycles sporting Jjjj] 1 w' v ,. cl ' un " 81:1 iirt « r "oon. v <roods, guns, ammunition, kodaks and a full line of kodak supplies, pocket books, filL JJ SUNDAY,Fair weather. • w , • 11 • 11 1 • • .1 3 aluminum novelties, curtains and a good cigar. !rsi |.V You can carry it in your bauds, on your shoul- s LfJl' der, in your pocket or on yourbicycle. ? fill the u," * HARRY S. LLOYD. At the Opera House, EMVOItJUM. I'A., TUESDAY, JAN. 16, 1900. A WHIRLWIND OF FUN AND MUSIC. The Peerless Irish Commedienne, MAY SMITH ROBBINS, Supported by a Superb Company of Commedians and Soubrettes, In the Husic Comedy, "LITTLE TRIXIE" Under the Management of FRED. ROBBINS. Prices, 25, .35, and 50 Cents. Bright Music, Pretty Girlfi and Graceful Dancers. If you enjoy a Good Laugh, wait and see LITTLE TRIXIE. —l— OKWTST3 Faithful Men. James Morrisey, the veteran P. & E. track foreman, who has been placed j on the retired list., has moved to his j Fifth street property. Jus. says he i can't say how he will stand it with all ! those Republicans in the West Ward. Mr. Morrisey had been in the employ I of the P. & E. for thirty-five years, ! and, with "Senator" John Wade, of Sterling Run, 35 years in service; John i Ryan, 36 years, and Patrick Lanin, 30 | years, has been placed on the railroad j pension list. Mr. Morrissey informs j the PRESS that in all those thirty-five | years he had never lost a day's pay j and was never sick two hours. The j retiring track foremen have each ! earned their rest and have the respect, j not only the railroad company, but of | the general public. The PRESS con gratulates these venerable gentlemen! and wishes them many years of solid | comfort and happiness. Shot Himself. What proved a startling announce- ; ment Monday night was the report port that Peter Meitzler, proprietor of the Riverside Hotel, had attempted suicide by shooting himself. Mr. Meitzler has been complaining for some time and has been confined to his bed for about two weeks with in flamatory rheumatism. At times the pain has been very severe and Mr. Meitzler has become somewhat impa tient at his slow recovery. Monday night shortly before; eight o'clock Mr. Meitzler directed George Miller togo into an adjoining room and bring him a revolver, which he would find there. Mr. Meitzler gave as an explanation that he was afraid some one would take it, and that he wanted it in his possession. After waiting a few minutes Mr. Meitzler told Miller to call Mrs. Meitz j ler, as he wanted to see her. .Miller went down stairs in compliance with the request, and while on his way down he, as well as other members of the family, heard a muffled report. They hastened into Mr. Meitzler's room and found that gentleman lying back on his pillow, with an ugly wound in his breast near the heart. While the wound is not necessarily fatal, it is believed that Mr. Meitzler's weakened condition will not permit him to recover from the effects of the wound.—Clinton Democrat. Death's Doings. SIIENCK. Among the many sad deaths that occurred in this community during the Holidays was that of Miss Maud V 7 . Schenek, of Howard, who died in the Lock Haven hospital, on Friday, Dec. 22nd. She was the only daughter of Post master and Mrs. Hayes Schenck, of that place, and had been ill with ap pendicitis for four weeks. On the Monday before her death she was taken to the hospital to undergo an operation which was performed on the following Thursday. At first she ral lied from it, but peritonitis developed later and caused her death. Miss Schenck was eighteen years old last September and had just reached a period in life when her virtues were most radient and her sweet life most precious to her parents. She was a member of the Evangelical church; being a choir singer, and had a host of friends who were deeply affected by her sad death. The remains were brought to her home and on Christmas morning they were tenderly laid away in the Schenck cemetery.—Bellefonte Watchman. Groceries and provisions have al ways been a leading feature with us. Good values here mean more than low prices—it embraces quality as well. 46-2. M. C. Tulis. "Liberty and Union, One and Inseparable."— WElSSTKß EMPORIUM, PA., THURSDAY, JANUARY 11,1900. Board of health. Stated meeting, Jan. 4th, 1900. Mem bers all present. Health officer Bard well stated that there had been several cases of scarlet fever since the last meeting of the board; only one, how ever, now remained and that was well along so that the public need appre hend no danger from that source. Only one case of diphtheria known to exist at present; all necessary pre cautions had been taken to prevent its spreading. In all of the above cases cards had been promptly placed upon the several premises. On motion it was Resolved, That this Board hearafter shall promptly notify the Secretary of the School Board, during the school term, of cases of contagious diseases from which danger is to be appre hended, in order that teachers may guard against the attendance of such families until they are informed that all danger is passed. President Howard stated that some uneasiness had been manifested on account of the appearance upon the streets of members of quarantined families. Health Officer Bard well said that the advice of the attending phy sician should govern in every such case. The Secretary, however, was requested to say to the public, that the Board of Health would hereafter place at the disposal of quarantined families that shall need assistance, the services of the sanitary policeman or other suitable person to do all necessary out ride work for them, in order hereafter to obviate all cause for uneasiness on the above score. When the public health and human life are concerned the law requires the highest degree of care and will not brook weak and hesitating measures, nor stop to experiment as to what is the minimum of care that can be exer cised. There is ample power vested in every local Board of Health to abate whatever may have a tendency to bo prejudicial to public health and the members of this board wish it distinctly understood that while exercising the strict official supervision required by law, yet they will be only too glad to i render all possible help to any afflicted i family to the extent of the most liberal I interpretation of their duties. G. METZGER, Sec'y. A Social Event. One of the most enjoyable events in the opening of the New Year was the surprise social at the parsonage, given in honor of the minister and his ex cellent bride, about seventy-five people participating in the events of the even ing. The ladies prepared and served delicious refreshments. In behalf of the ladies and gentlemen ofSinnema honing, Mr. Batclielder presented the pastor and his bride a large lamp and rocking chair. Rev. Piper, in his usual graceful manner, responded to this speech and heartily thanked the peo ple for this manifestation of their ap preciation. He followed his kindly talk with an earnest prayer for God's blessing upon the community. Everybody seemed pleased and happy and none more than our pastor and his wife, both of whom we esteem so highly. May they enjoy together many years of happiness and useful ness.—Driftwood Gazette. Now we understand why our good friend "would be unable to attend the Masonic Banquet at Emporium owing to a pressing engagement." We noticed I the bright twinkle in his friends eyes | when begging off, but its all accounted I for now. We certainly congratulate j our genial and greatly respected friend I and hope much happiness and bliss ! may be in store for both. Two Hen Injured. Last Sunday night, about 1:30, engi- J neer Shirk and Seymour Hackett, fire- I man, were painfully burned at the I furnace. While dumping the cinder car, the hot metal came in contact with j water, causing an explosion. The I contents of the cinder car flew in all | directions and it is a wonder the men j were not blinded. They went at once j to M. A. Rockwell's drug store, where ] they were promptly relieved of their | great pain. A Good flove. Many of the principal merchants of I Emporium are closing their stores at j eight p. m., giving employer and em | ploye the benefit of these winter even ings—good thing. Col. Rogers has retired from the management of the Kane Daily Repub lican and will devote his time to the management of the Kane Post Office. Mr. Rogers has been for fifty years in the editorial harness and his ready pen has done valiant service for McKean county and the Republican party. He is universally respected by the editorial fraternity, as well as the citizens of the state, and all hope he may keep in touch with the public affairs. Agricultural Society Officers. At the meeting of the Cameron County Agricultural Society, held last Saturday, .at the Court House, in Em porium, the following officers were elected for the year 1900: President, F. X. Bluinle; Secretary, N. A. Ostrum; Treasurer, E. W. Gaskill; Member of State Board, Hon. I. K. Hockley. Getting Logs Out of the Ice. The work of banking the logs be tween Renovo and Lock Haven is being pushed as rapidly as possible but should the ice go out within the next day or two considerable valuable tim ber would i)e lost. The ice is melting rapidly all along the river and another day of warm weather will be sufficient to start it going. A great many logs have already been banked and are comparatively safe until next spring.— Renovo News. A Large Lumber Company. The various interests of Hall & Kaul about St. Marys, including their 'large SPW mill, lumber, lumbering equip ment and large tracts of timberland in this end of Elk county and also in Cameron and McKean counties, have been consolidated into one large busi ness to bo known as the Hall & Kaul Lumber Co., with offices at St. Marys. The firm lias been incorporated under t.'o laws of the State of Pennsylvania, with a capital stock of $500,000. Few of our readers have anything like a correct knowledge of the magni tude of this enterprise or of its benefit to our town. Employment is given to between four and five hundred men in the different departments, including those working in the mills, shops, rail road construction, and woodsmen under the numerous jobbers.—Gazette. Two Deaths from Natural (ias. Austin Republican. Wednesday afternoon at about live o'clock, Mr. and Mrs. P. S. Southwell, who live in the Baldwin House, in Snowshoe, were found dead in bed. Never before has an announcement of this nature caused such general ex citt nent as this one did. Mr. and Mrs. Southwell were among Austin's best known and most respected citizens. Monday evening they both attended the Masonic card party. At that time Mrs. Southwell complained of illness, but it was nothing of a serious nature. Mi- Southwell underwent an operation inJlufi'alo and had not been at work since, but was so far recovered that ho expected to do so soon. Between nine and ten o'clock Wed nesday morning Mrs. W. 11. Sullivan called at the house for the purpose of taking Mrs. Southwell out for a sleigh ride. She rapped, but as there was no response, she thought perhaps they were out late the night before and had overslept. During the day the neigh bors noticed that there was no stir about the house, but they thought that Mr. and Mrs. Southwell had gone away on the early morning train, at 6:40 o'clock. When J. H. Freeman, fore man of mill number one, who lives on the opposite side of the street, went to his supper his wife said that she was sura that something serious had hap pened over at the Southwell residence and that she wished he would go over and get in the house and investigate. He tried to enter the house by the doors but found them all locked. Then he tried to enter by the windows, but found them all securely fastened. Finally he managed to force out one of the windows in the kitchen, and crawled in. The fire in the gas range in the kitchen was burning, as was also a light. lie went through into the parlor, and there he found a gas radiator which was burning. In the dining room there was a light burning. Ev erything was in order, but no one was to be seen and not a sound was to be heard in the house. The sleeping rooms are on the sec ond floor, and this was the last and only place for Mr. Freeman to investi i gate. He made his way up the stairs, and as he looked into the bed-room occupied by Mr. and Mrs. Southwell, he.thought both of them were both en joying a good, healthy sleep. A gas fire was burning in a small, round gas stove, within four feet of the bed. lie tried to awaken them by speaking but failed to arouse them. Then stepping up to the bed he placed his hand on Mrs. Southwell, who was on the front side of the bed and was about to at tempt to awaken her, when he found that she was cold in death. He then reached over and felt of Mr. Southwell and found that he was also dead. The Coroner held an investigation yesterday, and after a great deal of enquiry, it was decided a clear case of natural gas poisoning. For potatoes goto M. C. Tulis'. Largest stock and lowest prices. 46-2 Lines. In respect to the memory of the late Miss ELLA HERKICK, ofSterling Run, by aschool mate, and respectfully dedicated to the family. Another loved one fallen, Another pathway trod; An earthly flower faded, To bloom again with God; Beyond the deep, deep shadows, Above death's stormy wave; Where the silent tear drops freshen, That cluster 'round the grave. An earthly pathway ended, A useful life's dream 'oer; Hopes woven sunbeams vanished, To shine on earth no more; The schoolmates, of our early days, Who have fallen one by one; In the morning and the noon-tide, When Nature's work was done. Gone like the floating of a zepyr, On the south winds balmy breath; Like a floret's closing petals, In the silent arms of death; Nothing but the sable casket. For love to lay away, 'Till the golden bowls are broken, In God's appointed day. A chord of sweeter music, A voice we cannot hear; The pressure of a silent hand. To know she once was here; At rest upon the hillside, Away from toil and pain; Asleep among the daisies, When spring time comes again. —T. M.L. Sterling Hun, Pa., Jan. Bth. Candidate for Congress. Hon. O. (J. Allen of Warren, has an nounced his name as a candidate for Congress in this district. Senator Allen is a popular gentle man throughout the district. Electric Light Plant. The Emporium Furnace Company have completed their electric light plant and arc lights are being placed throughout their works, many already being illuminated, greatly facilitat ing the work of the men at night. Shippen Graded School. The Shippen School Board have opened the Plank Road Hollow graded school; with Mrs. Williams, Ludlam and Germond as teachers. The building is said to be first-class in every respect and reflects credit on the builder, W. 11. Cramer. Accident. Piercy Fry met with a painful acci dent last Monday while attempting to get into a carriage in front of his father's livery stable. The horse took fright at the escaping steam from an engine and started down the alley at a lively rate, throwing I'iercy against the sidewalk, severely spraining his light ankle. He is able to be about 011 crutches, but will be crippled for some time. Coke Expert. Mr. Eenn, of Punxsutawney, a coke, expert, come to Emporium on Monday and re mained until Tuesday, making an examination of the coke ovens near Cameron, for the Em porium Furnace Company. He reported the ovens in excellent condition and with little ex pense can be operated. In all probability the coke ovens and mines will be in operation within a very short time, thereby giving employment to a number of men. fliss Herrick's Funeral. The funeral of Miss ELLA HERKICK was held from the M. E. Church at Sterling Run, last Friday, at 2 o'clock. Rev. Dr. J.E.Wright, of Lock Haven, officiated. Friends of the de ceased lady from surrounding towns attended the funeral to pay their last respects to thedead lady. The remarks by (he Rev. gentleman were very appropriate and well received. The aged moth er and other members of the family have the sympathy of our citizens. Bank Election. The annual election held by the stockholders ofFirstNational Bank of Emporium, on Tuesday, resulted as follows: President, Geo. A. Walker; Vice President, Wm. Howard; Sec retary, Josiah Howard; Solicitor, B. W. Green; Cashier, T. U. Lloyd; Directors, Geo. A. Walker, W. Howard, Josiah Howard, W. L. Sykes, N. Seger, W. S. Walker, John E. Smith; B. W. Green and J. P. Felt. The year's business of the Bank was the best in the history of the institu tion. The only change in the management was the retirement of Cashier whiting, who is suc ceeded by T. B. Lloyd, the teller. Fatal Accident. WILLIAM E. CRAWFORD, aged 31, met with an accident, Saturday afternoon while directing the hauling of logs on C'auley Run for his father, H.C Crawford, that proved fatal. The unfortunate young man,who was superintending tho work of delivering the logs to the mill and was assisting the loading of logs on sleds. As near as we can get the information, young Crawford was chaining the binder when the chain slipped, the binder pole striking him on the head, knocking him under the load. At the same moment the sled, which was 011 a steep road, started down the hill, dragging Crawford under it. As <iuiek as willing hands could do so the logs were rolled oif the sled and the injured man carefully lifted and taken to the Sizerville Hotel, when Dr. Smith was called. It was found his injuries were fatal. He lingered until Sunday morning when he pass ed away, surrounded by his parents, who camo from Olean. The remains were removed to the family resi dence at Olean, and the funeral will take place to-day (Thursday) at 2 o'clock, p. in., The de ceased was a member of Emporium Lodge, A. Y. M., No. 382, Emporium Chapter, No. 2'JM, and St. John's Commandery, of Olean. The Com niandery will have charge of the funeral and conduct tho services according to the ritual of | that fraternity. 1 A large number of Emporium Masons left this morning to attend the funeral of their departed brother. WILL CRAWFORD was a very quiet, unassuming young man and was the eldest son of the prom -1 inent lumberman 11. C. Crawford. He has re | sided in this county for many years and enjoyed the confidence and respect of all who knew him. The family, who are greatly respected by our people, have our sympathy. It is sad that one so full of life and in the prime of manhood, should thus be called away. TERMS: $2.00 —$1.50 IN ADVANCE. LITTLE TRIXIL. The attraction at the Opera House, Tuesday evening, Jan. 16th, will be the musical melo-drama "Little Trixie," The Hump Heiress, with May Smith Robbing in the title roll. The play tells the story nfa little waif v. ho is being defrauded of her rights b.v i see niing lawyer. Her father, the son of an English lord, had been disinherited forgoing on the stage. He event ually came to America, where he married a sweet New England maiden agiinst the wishes of her parents. The storm of adversity swept over the romantic young pair, and they both died leaving "Little Trixie" tu the tender mercies of her maiden aunt. The old lord afterwards relented and sent an o'd musical manager, iti the person of "SocrotesWinterpippir"to America to hunt for his son's orphan chilil. The old lord died and his youngest soil. Sir Archibald, inherits the estate and has nod,-ire to give it tip. fo avert such a dire calamity, h *cnt a questionable character in the per ;HI of Janie* Dawson to bribe the lawyer, Xathan sharp, and thc«e two worthies plan to kill the little heiress. They are circum vented by Little Trixie's ability to u-sume differ ent characters and area! last brought tojustice. The play is interspersed with bright operatic choruses and high-class spef iulties. The action and dialogue is bright and wittv nr..l (Ik climaxes sensational in the extreme. The company is carefully selectejl and includes several stars. The musical members are especially good. HULTUn IN PARVO. Can you write it 1900'.' Elegant ice til is year. Teamsters are all busy. The Tioga county oil field looks like a stayer. iiusy times around the Court House this week. Hon. Joe M. Shr.l'er is gradually growing weaker. Master Willie \V,!H!I, of .Sterling, visited in town on Saturday. See "Little Trixie" and t nioy an evening ot recreation and f.m. See "LittlelTrixie" and cure the (it of blues you feel coming on. The remedy is infallible. Mrs. D. E. Powell, of St. Marys, was visiting relatives and friends in Emporium last week. J. IT. Bairil and Joe M. Sh .r, Jr., o: -iinuema honing, visited in Emporium Tuesday evening- Thos. Welsh has resumed his old position in L. K. Huntington's store . He is a faithful clerk. .Mrs. M. C. Tulis was called to York state last week on account of the scri us illness of her father. Chas. A. Slebbins and Or. C. L. Bradford are both candidates for Senatorial nomination in Potter county. Jas. Parrel! has been appointed section fere man, at Emporium, to take the place of James Morrisey, retired. Our immense holiday trade made a deep hole in our stock, the balance of which we are selling out at cost. N. SEGER. Tuesday was pay day at the furnace and many men were made happy. Twenty thousand dollars every month is a great help to Emporium. The new Library is well patronized by the young men and it speaks volumes for the young men who are thus seeking information, rather than roam the streets at night. An easy chair was chanced off by Mrs. E. S. Hitchcock 011 Monday and Postmaster Chas. Seger held the lucky number. Mr. S. promptly presented the chair to the deserving lady. Mr. and Mrs. E. T. Osborn, who have been visiting relatives in Etrporium the past month, guests of Mrs. M. B. Judd, left yesterday morning for Hot Springs, Arkansas, to open their hotel. FOR RENT.—The large and commodious dwell ing house situated on Fifth street will be rented to the right party. Call ou Green Shaffer for terms. H. W. GRAHAM. A few nights ago two "drunks" went to sleep on the cinder dump at the furnace and came near meeting the fate of young Crawford, who was cremated a few weeks ago. Poor place to snooze. Ladies are unanimous in their praise of the little artist, May Smith Robbing, who will I appear at the ODera Houte, Tuesday evening, j Jan. lOtii, in her musical melo-drama, "Little I Trixie." She is bright, vivacious and full of i original humor. She delights and amuses. | N. Seger, when asked to make a statement of ; his business last year, said: "It was the banner year of my business career, and I owe it to taste ; in selecting goods and to my ability to give great bargains which our people were quick to lake advantage of." Mr. Seger is now giving some great after-holiday bargains. Henry A. Lyman and wife, of Buffalo, stopped j in Emporium between trains yesterday, eu route for Lock Haven. Mr. Lyman was also accom panied by his brother from Roulette, Pa. H.A. ' Lyniau was employed in the PRESS office in 1886 and is now employed on the New York Central It. R., at Buffalo. The party were called to Lock- Haven to attend the funeral of B. K. Lyman, who died at Los Angeles, Cal. Mr. S. Hoover, of Sit. Carmel, Pa., has accepted a position with Hall, Kaul & Co., as general manager of the great combination store, taking charge of the business this week. Mr. Hoover is a man of wide experience, very courteous and a gentleman whom it is a pleasure to meet.-St. Marys Gazette. Messrs. Hall, Kaul & Co., are to be congratulated upon securing the services of so valuable a gentleman; one who has grown up amid active business affairs. We have known him for more than thirty years and he comes from an honest, sturdy family. Quarterly meeting at Wesleyan Hall, com mencing Saturday evening, Jan. 13tli, at 7:30 Sunday services as follows: Love feast, 9:30 a. m.: preaching at U o'clock, followed by the sacra mental service; children's meeting at 6 p. m., preaching at 7. Rev. A. G. Mattcson, of Olean, will have charge of these meetings. All are cordially invited. E. FULLER, Pastor. Card of Thz'.nks. Editor iV/'.s.s: ~ Please convey our sincere thanks to those kind friends and neighbors who assisted us in our hour of need, when our dear husband and father was called away. THE HOI T FAMILY. NO. 46.
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