THE CAMERON COUNTY PRESS.
ESTABLISHED BY C. B. GOULD, MARCH, 1866.
VOL. 35.
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t WASH FABRICS. |
In There was such a variety of [u I
[}{ these cotton dress goods beauties j(j
n] at first, 1 hat even a busy season [r
In could hardly spoil the assort- nJ
(J{ ment. Hence you will surely be }{] I
ry pleased with the style. in j
| LADIES WAISTS.
K A fortunate chance awaits nJ J
ru those of you who have need of Ln 1
waists. Some of the daintiest [Jj j
[n creations of the season awaits nJ
fll you with prices that are surpris- uj
ingly economical.
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ABOUT SKIRTS.
[j| A lot of summer skirts here at ; 1
fy remarkable low prices—Crispy m j
Ln new, correctly stylish and var- nJ ! (
iously assorted —that all but dis- j
nJ cribes them. We must not for- [n
lij get to add—they are duck and ru
(n fl nen * n]
m M. O. TUX4IS. jji
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OLD RELIABLE
DRUG STORE'S
Prescription Department
is tip to date in every par
ticular. Hundreds will at
j test to the very low prices.
; 30 years experience.
J Wall Paper.
2000 rolls at 3c per roll.
A <jreat variety of high
grade paper at greatly re- j
! duced prices.
Paints! Paints! Paints! j
Paints, oils and varnishes, j
a full line. Enamel paints, j
j varnishes and stains, in all
colors.
Fishing Tackle.
Save money ! Call for your Prescrip
tions, Wall Paper, I'aints, Oils Fishing
Tackle.
L. TAtiCiART, Prop.
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R.Seger&Co.,
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THE PIONEER TAILORS.
Opposite M. E. Church, Emporium, Pa.
STYLISH
CLOTHES
for the people,
GUARANTEED FITS.
Wc carry at :J1 times, the
largc-st line of imported
and domestic goods to be
found in this section of
the state. Our prices are
within the reach of all,
while we aim to please
our customers.
New SUM M Ell STYLES
now here.
STYLISH BUSINESS AND DRESS
SUITS.
R. SEGER & CO.
I LLOYD'S LONG RANGE FORECAST OF THE 1
P WEATHER AND EASTMAN'S KODAK.
If \ 1 MBH JWJBy \ Spring trade is booming, notwithstanding the general eom
|l {HEron'' / * :' \ nAA|ITIT/1 s plaint of dealers about the wather, forest lires and dull trade. Il
£ DUUffllKu We are up to date, away ahead of any previous season. WhvV ||
i > " Clear-sighted men and women have discovered where they can get jj;
i : kii)AY, Fair. x ■w-s best and the most for their money in wall paper; in gloss white en-
L| SATURDAY, Fair. \ amel paint, that will not turn yellow on exposure: in curtains that go up and down; in bicycles
11 SCNDAY, PROBABLY SHOWERS. <* that will run ahead of anything on the road; in fishing tackle that catches the trout; in books
[ | - < and stationery that will interest you; in the news counter that has all the flews that was, is
■ | You can carry it in your hatxis, on your sboni- i and will be; and a good cigar that will smoke as free as the smoke in the forests. |jj
.! Y<)'l'\)VeHs^heV^ton^ii > nci >l t^* ,n Kodak'' will ) That's why the people are lloeking here as never before. j]
|fi ) HARRY S. LLOYD.
Emporium vs Renovo.
The Emporium ball toesers won an
easy game last Saturday afternoon
from the Renovo boys, 011 the grounds
at this place. The score resulted 11 to
sin favor of Emporium. The game '
went off in the usual quiet manner, a j
feature always observable when our
boys play. Renovo got their 5 runs in
the first inning and after that each in
ning was marked 0.
Beats the Band.
The theater hat hardly equals the
church hat, but then people who attend
church either have grace enough to
stay their wrath or else for the sake of
their conscience they are glad to hide j
behind these bulwarks for protection |
from the flying shells from the Preacher, I
but it is a matter hard to overlook just
the same. Here is a description of one:
It was a sort of colonial structure with
steel frame. The front was Pompeiian
rubber work with terra cotta tracings.
The majority of the wing walls were
relieved by a series of Venetian porti- j
cos at each story. A'. ery pretty effect j
was produced by a cow catcher project- i
ing from the front roof, while the rear
was finished with fan-tail pigeons and
two Mauser rifles, giving the whole an I
alert and moving aspect. A design, i
"The Gates Ajar," in double-turreted j
hollyhocks gave a religious tone, while <
a squirrel sitting on an oak branch j
holding an acorn, breathed of the woods I
and the wild free life. A step ladder 1
and a broom neatly disposed among i
the other trimmings represented labor j
and domesticity, while a lyre and a '
quill represented music and literature, j
Death of firs. \V. J. Craigen.
Mrs. Rebecca Durant Pue Craigen, I
wife of Dr. W. J. Craigen, died yester
day afternoon at her home on South j
Centre street, aged .jS years. Mrs. j
Craigen, while visiting at Catonsville,
Md., a few weeks ago, was stricken by ■
paralysis. She was brought home in
a helpless condition and gradually!
grew worse until death ensued. She :
leaves besides her husband the follow
ing children: William, of Clevtla., ,
Ohio; Miss Lillian, 011 the literary
staff of the Baltimore News and Miss
Emily, Irene and Clair Craigen, of this {
city.
The deceased was a member of Em-1
manual Episcopal church, from which
place the funeral will take place Satur- j
day afternoon at 5 o'clock. Interment |
will be private.—Cumberland, (Md.) :
Civilian, July 20, 1900.
Mrs. Craigen was formerly a respect
ed resident of Emporium. Her many t
friends in this place are grieved to j
j learn of her death.
A Town Clock.
i The Ladies Chamber of Commerce,
| of Emporium, at their last meeting,
! decided to use what money they have '
on hand and accumulate enough ad
-1 ditional funds to purchase and place in
j the courthouse tower a modern clock.
1 Their ideal clock has not yet been de
' cided upon, but they are progressive
| ladies and are now engaged in obtain
ing prices on a four dialed clock, and
! from what information we have been
i able to collect it is to be a fine one, 4
i costing in the neigliberhood of §OOO.OO.
] We are sure the project will meet the
1 approval of not only our town people
; but the people throughout the county,
I and accordingly, when the ladies solicit
I aid in behalf of this matter, the whole
| people of the county will respond lib
-1 erally. A town clock is in many ways
I a convenience to the public, and when it
! is once placed in the tower of the court
I house we will all wonder why we were
! without one so long. We congratulate
1 the ladies on their decision and predict
j that the highest praise for their efforts
I and accomplishments willring through
j out the county when once the public
j eye beholds the hour dials of the clock,
1 in reality, revealing the correct time of
, j day from the courthouse tower. We
' . say amen to the movement.
An infant child of Alfred Nelson died
at Wilcox on Monday. The remains
were brought to Emporium for inter
ment, on Wednesday.
"Liberty and Union, One and Inseparable."—WEßSTEß.
EMPORIUM, PA., THURSDAY, JULY 26,1900.
Farewell Reception to Prof. H. F.
Stauffer.
One of those regrettable occurrences
that comes to an individual or com
munity was made pleasant and profit
able by the delightful banquet that was
given last Thursday evening at the
Warner House in honor of Prof. H. F.
Stauffer. Prof. Stauffer has been prin
cipal of our schools for the past ten
years and left us last Tuesday to
act as Supervisory Principal of Mill
ville, N. J., schools. Emporiu- . is
proud of her schools and justly :,o, and
the interest in them was well mani
fested last Thursday when the ex
members of the School Board for the
last ten years, the present members,
the pastors of the different churches
and a few friends met to pay fitting
tribute to Prof. Stauffer for his steMing
worth as a citizen, a gentleman and an
ed icator of the highest type.
After Rev. O. S. Metzler, of the
Methodist Church,asked a blessing the
party sat down to a full course lunch
eon which was served by honorary
waiters, chosen from the young men
who were graduated during the Pro
fessor's term, while other members of
the graduating classes, hidden by
screens in one corner of the room, fur
nished excellent orchestra music. It
was entirely a male party but the in
terest of the ladies of the town was
evidenced in the well arrayed and dec
orated tables.
The respect shown Prof. Stauffer
gives only a public expression of what
has been accorded him by all classes of
people for a number of years. While
not disparaging in the least the natural
intelligence of our children and the
very able manner in which the differ
ent school Boards supplied his every
need, it is frankly admitted that his
was the progressive and practical spirit
that led the way and won the willing
and liberal support of parents and tax
payers.
After luncheon cigars were brought
out and fully another hour was given
up to toasts and addresses, including
the presentation of a solid silver me
morial to tliu Professor to tret her with
many wishes for his further advance
ment and future welfare. Prof. Bas
tian,who is to succeed Prof. S., was also
a guest of the evening and made good
use of the opportunity to get ac
quainted with school oflicers and
friends.
Photographer Bair took a flashlight
of the company seated at the tables
and has the picture on exhibition in
his window.
Mr. Josiah Howard, of the C. B.
Howard Lumber Co., who was the pro
moter of the evening's enjoyment,
acted as toast-master in a most accept
able way. lie introduced Attorney B.
W. Green as one of the first Principals
of our schools and a man who had
gone out into the world and independ
ently and honorably has worked out a
successful career and who thoroughlv
understands and appreciates the fun
damental principles of our public
schools which is to teach the recogni
tion and protection of individual rights
and property as the keystone of our
civil government. Mr. Green gave an
earnest talk on education. And among
other things said that this was an oc
casion of joy because it represented
people of every avocation of life, and
also an occasion of sadness because the
guest of the evening who for ten years
has occupied the responsible position
of being the guiding star of hundreds
upon hundreds of our boys and girls
who will be the future main stay of oui
town, county and state, and to show
our appreciation of his work we hav<
met around this board to-night.
Mr. J. D. Logan was next introducec
as the enthusiastic and able Secretary
of the School Board for the past tei
years and the earnest believer in th<
merit system which gives a poor bo;
of ability an equal chance with th<
rich man's son. Mr. Logan spok
briefly and enthusiasticly of the pro
gress our schools have made unde
Prof. Stauffer.
Mr. W. H. Howard was introduce!
as the ex-Burgess of the town and
warm friend of Prof. Stauffer, who had
donated a piano and founded a library
in the High School. Mr. Howard pre
sented the subject of education to mu
nicipal affairs in an able manner, clos
ing by reciting these verses to Prof.
1 Stauffer:
Guide him, oh. Thou Great Jehovah,
A pilgrim through the barren land,
He i« weak but Thou art mighty.
Hold him with Thy powerful hand.
Feed him with Thy heavenly manna,
In this barren wilderness
Be his sword and shield and banner.
Be the Lord his righteousness.
Mr. J. F. Parsons as Chairman of the
Building Committee spoke of the crude
conditions of our schools ten years ago
and of the two line, well ventilated
modern school buildings lately erected.
Tiie subject of Higher Education was
not overlooked and Rev. Father
Downey, while paying tribute to the
satisfactory manner in which Prof.
Stauffer has conducted the schools, in
an able and eloquent address set forth
the strong position of the Roman Cath
olic ( hurch on the importance she at
taches to the training of the heart as
well as the mind of the young, and
said the facts of Prof. Stauffer regularly
attending his church every Sunday to
worship God according to the dictates
of I'is own conscience, set an example
to the community and the boys and
girls under him, that preached a ser
mon more eloquent than words could.
The Rev. Mr. Robertson, Rector of
the Episcopal Church, was absent on
his vacation but sent a well worded
letter paying high tribute to Prof.
Stauffer as a neighbor and exemplary
christian gentleman. He also wrote that
the church insisted and thought the
general public agreed that children
with only a secular education were
only brought within reach of one-half
of the enjoyments and possibilities of
their nature, and the church was doing
her best to expand men and women to
the full stature of God's children.
Mr. Geo. Metzger was in<•••«»<«»ced as
tht earnest f'v ocate of sanitation, and
said that 20 years ago they had to en
force sanitary rules with the shot gun,
hut to-day they are carried out by edu
cation of the people, to which much
credit is due to Prof. Stauffer for the
interest he took in the subject.
The Rev. Robert McCaslin as repre
sentative of the School Directors pre
sented to Prof. Stauffer an Emporium
Souvenir spoon engraved with a cutof
the Columbia High School Building,
also a solid silver ladle engraved "H.
F. S., Emporium, Pa., June 19th, 1900,"
and he reminded the Professor that
while this ladle would serve soup in an
acceptable manner 011 all occasions
yet the handle was long enough to en
able him to dip deep into the bowl of
knowledge and help himselfand friends
to many good things of life, it would
also remind him that our latch string
was always out and he was invited to
come back and dip into our hospitality
at all times. All tho good things for
merly spoken were heartily endorsed
j and a benediction such as only a min
-1 ister of the Gospel can pronounce was
bestowed on the Professor.
Prof. Stauffer feelingly addressed the
banquet party reviewing the school
work for the past ten years, the pleas
ant relations that existed between
teachers, directors and patrons, and
closed with the hope that the same
cordial reception will be granted to his
successor as was shown toward him.
After which all gathered around
Professor Stauffer to bid him farewell.
* *
Thanks.
The undersigned desire to tender
their thanks to the kind friends who so
| thoughtfully assisted and comforted us
i during the illness and death of our
i daughter SADIE V. ROBISON, in her 15th
year. We especially desire to thank
the members of the Sunday School
class of deceased, and Mrs. Thomas,
Mrs. Heilman and Mrs. Stoddard for
their kindness.
MR. AND MRS. WM. ROBISON.
New Farm House.
Mr. Josiah Howard has commenced
the erection of a large and commodious
farm house on his Rich Valley farm.
The Furnace Company.
Prank B. Baird of Buffalo, and
C. R. Baird, of Philadelphia, owners
of the Emporium Furnace plant
were in town yesterday, inspecting the
industry. We hope to give our read
ers the result of the coke test, which
appears to be all that is desired.
Should the expectations of the com
pany be realized it will mean much for
Emporium and Cameron county.
The Dußois Shops.
The work of erecting the new loco
motive repair shops of the B. R. & P.
railroad at Dußoishas been commenced.
Tho new shops will, with necessary
sidings, cover thirty-four acres of
ground. The work of filling and grad
ing is advancing as fast as possible,and
if no unexpected delays occur the shops
will berunning by the lstof June, 1901.
About 800 men will be employed.
Real Thing Not Been Tapped.
The most experienced oil operators
to bo found in the Gaines field are
unanimous in maintaining that the real
ail pool has not yet been tapped. An
active driller aud trusted employe of
She Standard Oil campany is quoted as
saying "Nothing but slush oil has
some to the surface yet. When one of
>ur drill 3 taps the real thing, it will be
imo totalk."—Wellsboro Advocate.
Prof. Stauffer (ione.
Prof. ff. P. Stauffer and family left
ast Tuesday evening for Millville, N.
T., where he enters upon his duties as
3ity Sept. of Schools. A large number
>f our citizens gathered at the depot
md while deeply manifesting their
orrov over the departure of this pop
ilar educator, and his estimable fam
ly, ;i!l joined in hearty good wishes for
heir future welfare. After ten years'
esiaen ■» in Emporium, as principal of
ur selwols, no friend has left us that
he PRSSS more deeply regrets to
hroni'^.
Dead Wood on 'Em.
Willian A. Spaugler, an old-time
Vest Geek farmer, says he has
he "deal wood on 'tater bugs this
ear." ?wo years ago the pesky
hings ateup all his "tater" vines be
ore he co ld get to town and procure
oal oil 3 burn them. This year he
owed buccwheat in each hill of pota
oes. Thebugs eat the buckwheat and
if course ontract the buckwheat itch,
le says "ou just ought to see those
tugs, milbns of them, wade into that
•uckwheattnd lay over on their backs
nd rub thmselves on the stones until
heir backare raw. It works like a
iharm an my potato vines are not
roubled tls year."
Arested at Austin.
Deputy MerifT Harry Hemphiii went
o Austin a Tuesday and arrested one
'ohn Closs, who on tho night of June
oth, 1900, »le a bicycie belonging to
Jeo. Dicksa at East Emporium,which
IB took to 'otter county and sold for
6.00. TheV'heei was recovered sever
il days agokutyoung Clossy succeed
n elodgindthe officer until Tuesday,
vhen Depul' SlsrifY Hemphill went to
Austin, retirninc in the evening with
he prisoner in carge. The young man
vas brought bore 'Squire Larrabee
m Wednesday,met in default of §2OO
>ail, he was es>rteel to Fort Swope,
vhere he will emain until October
erm of court.
Returned to.ustin to Reside.
Walter S. Wner, who closed out
lis jewelry and pair business in Aus
in about two mths ago and went to
Westboro, Wis.,here he accepted a
position as bandwyer in a large lum-
Oer mill, returneto Austin last week
Eiud will reside te, we hope, perma
nently. While ;?ork in the mill Mr.
Warner had an'.cident, which will
necessitate his Hug idle for a short
time. A band sfbroke anel one enel
cut one linger one right hand to the
bone. It is expetl he will resume his
jewelry businessfe as soon as able.
The RKPUBLKJApordially welcomes
Mr. anel Mrs. Wfer to Austin again.
They are occupjj their former resi
dence on Turnitreet.—Republican.
Sunday Excurds to Portage Falls.
The W. X. Yj- Ry. will run pop
ular low rate Olrsions to Portage
Falls Sundays ul.' Ist, 15th, 29th,
August 12th 112 "<tl>. Special train
will leave Km; 1111 , at Ba. m. Fare
only SI.OO. A't s >* hours will be al
lowed at Port Pa Is Park to view the
Falls anel th'eautU'ul surrounding
countrv. Th- r;un returns at a seas
onable hour, il most delightful
day's outing
LODGE -All members of
Gladioli Hi 3- Ij - '>• T. M., are re
quested to i' e ' ie "t at regular review
Tuesday e n^ r . :! lst. Special
business, M. BUTLER, I£.
TERMS: $2.00 —$1.50 IN ADVANCE.
L'OCAL JMOTICES.
N. Seger always keeps a large and
complete line of clothing and gents
furnishing goods.
FOR SALE CHEAP.—A Crescent Tan
dem Bicycle, in first class condition—
run only about 100 miles.
18-tf DR. A. W. BAKER.
Photographs, all prices and sizes, at
the Schriever Art Gallery. Wo have
what you want.
W. G. BAIR, Proprietoi*.
Call at Schriever's Art Gallery and
see the latest style in photographs.
VV. G. BAIR, Proprietor.
FLAT FOR RENT.-- The commodious
rooms in Odd Fellows block, west side,
first floor, are for rent to the right
party.
There is a spot, most dear to me, I
go there more and more, I buy my
clothing there you see—it's N. Seger's
clothing store.
Just received another fine line of
picture frames and mouldings, at
Schriever's Art Gallery.
W. G. BAIR, Proprietor.
We will not be undersold by any
one in the county or oat of it. So
come in before purchasing elsewhere.
GEO. J. LABAR.
FOR RENT. —The house and lot near
Emporium, known as the "Wilber
Russell residence" is for rent, apply to
Mrs. It. Russell, East Emporium. 21-tf
Prices cut to the bone—well that's
good but we have gone you one better
and severed the bone. Come and see
us as usual.
GEO. J. LABAK.
There was a lumberman in town, who
was very wise, lie purchased of N. Se
ger and always drew a prize, and when
at length his prize wore out, with all his
might arid main, that woodsman would
fly about, to get back to N. Seger's
again.
SHAW'S PURE MALT. —When you
are tired of nostrums and ready to
"throw physic to the dogs," try Shaw's
Pure Malt, and ''life will be worth liv
ing." Absolutely pure.
Sold by F. X. Blumle, Emporium,
Pa. «o„i
I IU-V A portion of Mrs. G.
S. Allen's class will serve ice cream
and cake on the lawn of Mrs. Helen
Metzger, Thursday evening, July 29,
benefit of the Presbyterian church-
All are cordially invited to come.
It is useless for me to try and quote
prices, as I carry too many goods in
stock. We will not button-hole you
on the street, nor pull you into the
store, but thank you for coming in
whether you buy or not.
GEO. J. LABAR.
CUT RATES. —In order to dispose of
our Cabinet Carbonette cards, bearing
Mr. Schriever's name, consisting oi
2,000, we shall dispose of same at $3.00
per dozen; former price *4.00. This
will enable our patrons to save one
dollar per dozen and at the same time
get a first-class cabinet photo.
W. G. BAIR, •
Proprietor Schriever Art Gallery.
YOUNG MEN WANTED, with fair edu
cation and good character, to learn
telegraphy, railroad accounting, and
typewriting. This is endorsed by all
leading railway companies as the only
perfect and reliable institution of its
kind. All our graduates are assisted to
positions. Ladifes also admitted. Write
for free catalogue. (Fall term opens
August 15th).
GLOBE TELEGRAPH COLLEGE.
16 26t Lexington, Ky.
MERCHANT TAILORING BUSINESS FOR
SALE. —Owing to the iarge amount of
business interests requiring my atten
tion I have concluded to offer for sale
my merchant tailoring establishment,
situated opposite the M. E. Church, to
a responsible party. The business was
established by me in 18S3 and has al
ways enjoyed a large patronage and
to-day has a much larger trade than for
years. I will dispose of the business
and stock, and rent the building, to a
responsible person. Apply at once.
R. SEGEU.
Emporium, Pa., July 24, 1900. —22-tf
O LEAN RACES— The dates for the
Olean race meeting are August 7, 8, 9,
and 10 and the program of the classes
and purses are as follows:
August 7 —2:35 class pacing; 2:19 clasu
trotting; 2:17 class, pacing. August 8—
2:15 class, trotting; 2:20 class pacing,
2:22 class, trotting. August 9—2:28
class trotting; 2:1-1 class, pacing; 2:25
class, trotting. On this day there will
be a special match pacing race between
the famous racers, John R. Gentry and
Joe Patchen. for a purse of $2,000.
This will be one of tho big features of
the week, and will doubtless attract
visitors from all sections of the country.
The program for Friday August 10 win
be: 2:08 class, pacing;* 2:34 class, trot
ting; 2:24 class pacing. The purse in
each event will be v 100.
That this meeting will be a great suc
cess there can be no doubt. The or
ganization is composed of the solid
business men or Olean. Among the
more prominent men who are direct
ors of the association are Frank L.
Bartlett, Hon. F. W. Higgins, X. V, V.
Franchot, E. M. Johnson, J. W. Coast,
11. S. Sartwell, G. R. Bussell, Thomas
Love and W. R. Page. Such men as
these are a guarantee that the Olean
track will be conducted in a first-clase.
manner.
NO. '22.