THE CAMERON COUNTY PRESS. ESTABLISHED BY C. B. GOULD, MARCH, 1866. VOL. 35. [i M Reduction 51 In order to reduce stock so that I can have room for my large [MI |W|| stock of fall goods, I will clean out my immense line, covering two M large floors and a large ware room, at very low prices. Having had an unprecedented sale of goods this season, for the reason that I sell ® BETTER GOODS FOR LESS MONEY than others, (not cheap trash, but good goods at low prices.) As it is :M impossible for me to quote prices on all my goods, I will just give you JjBK i y|| few as samples: • |js| j k'y GOOD HARD WOOD BEDS, • - - $2.00. 'M ! FINE COTTON TOP MATTRESSES, - - $2.00. ;|]| fk BED SPRINGS AT $2.00. «: |l||] ROCKING CHAIRS FROM 75t UP. frff) Bedroom Suites, solid oak. at the very lowest prices. Bureaus, 'm! IB Chiffoniers, Book Cases, Hall Racks, Carpets, Linoleum, Oil Cloth—in Mi s|g! fact everything that goes to make up a first-class Furniture Store. \\m fiffft Don't take my word for it; don't take anybody else's word for it, but Ml come and see for yourself and be convinced that this is the t CHEAPEST PLACE TO BUY GOODS IN THE STATE. Being in the Furniture business in this town for many, many m? years, our reputation for reliable goods and honest dealing is too well M known to need further mention and if you need anything in the fur- M niture line, get our prices before purchasing. BRICK BLOCK, Cor. Fourth and Chestnut Sts. JT■ Tifl'l~t /\ Arc. ■ tic, ml Impressi,. showing of \j styleful goods for " | ' FALL § I and I | WINTER § § WEAR. | Now is the time you need & w good warm underwear. I jvl have it. Just in. All grades TT and sizes. ft A DR:SS GOODS. •J; \j The best line I have ever jvl, j shown. Cheviots, Parolas, W Serges Henriettas, syd pat- W | Jvj, terns of Venetians 52in. wide, .M, j y? all colors. _ I V syd patterns Ladies Cloth j 52in., all colors. V, j yf Inviting offerings in La- -jXr j <> dies', Misses' and Children's <> Jackets and Capes. JJ, \J All new and up-to-date in M ? every particular. Prices less Ci <jb thansamegoodscanbebought /j? y for in any city. Q & LADIES' WRAPPERS. > <> Beauties in flannelette <► &>,and prints. BLANKETS. F All grades and prices. Y( W Comfortables, bed spreads, W flannels, yarns, &c. ~1 t SHOES. W" Extra values in shoes. Specially good line of rubbers, -J ladies', children's, men's and n, & boys' overs. All grades in lumbermen's ft ft gums. MEN'S FURNISHINGS. ]? (3 Shirts, pants, overalls, yj & neckwear, footwear, gloves « CI and mittens, hats, &c. w The celebrated "Richey" W Q flannel drawers. .Q, Ladies' nice, warm, wool U n, shawls, &c., &c. Xjj Yours trnly, C. lAY GOODNOUGH, & Assignee. D i. O '■ =: iP- ~r=- W* EASTMAN'S KODAK ? ~ oM ifmm smoke u l. ** i 10 -M \ \ SroPfflSjßß .■Jj y £ a ud smoke it. It will be a burning proof of the goodness iJ Hi P ' BHiSHM I > and quality we sell here for little money. Years of business f/fM AV\ /! 6 } has convinced us of two things—that we can make the most ft 2m4fi n \ money by being perfectly honest, and that almost every sinok- f ■; ; , [U |j= \ er ias a different pipe taste. The pipes we have—well, there ' £M <Jjg '| U _ < ?re lo »g pipes, short pipes and pipes so twisted that it would take you a month to unravel them. Prices are varied I y JW ig.^n"VLi l JOp |]j] ( to ° —but there are none of them long—none of them twisted \/ \mJwW d, f V You can carry it inyourhands,onyour slioul- S if rn JltJ der, iu your pocket or on yourbicycle. I Itt j[|i S YO "th P e r re 8 ,t the bU "° n tfie Kodak will \ HARRY S. IXOYD. " (jjl SENSES \ \ \ \.\ \ \ \ X V X \ \/ \m miffj I m lops, j . I l^i 0 \ We not 'y % | [ zlsj\ \ claim to % I 1 /\ \ se^^ S I && Ladies' g P <™ 'I ss}& Jackets, / E.f** Capes, / / Collarefct and Tailor-Made Suit:- / 'jj in Cameron county, but we do £ claim that we sell more Winter % / Wraps than any other store, be- / ' ' cause we have the only complete ft line. y, Our prices are within the bounds of all p / classes. We invite the public to inspect / our line of SKIRTS, aiulSH IltT WAISTS / A complete line of Ladies' Fall and / Winter Shirt Waists, Walking Skirts. / Winter Wrappers, Gloves, Hosiery and / j underwear. A S _ I it \ \ W. H. CRAMER S | / The Popular Variety Store. ' I /\ x \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \.\N OLD RELIABLE DRUG STORE'S Prescription Department is tip to date in every par ticnlar. Hundreds will at j test to the very low prices. ! 30 years experience. j Wall Paper. 2000 rolls at 3c per roll. 1 ! A great variety of high grade paper at greatly re- j duced prices. j Paints! Paints! Paints! ! Paints, oilsand varnishes, ! | a full line. Enamel paints, 11 varnishes and stains, in all colors. ; Fishing Tackle. Save money ! Call for your Prescrip tions, Wall Paper, Paints, Oils Fishing Tackle. L. TAQdART, Prop. "Liberty and Union, One and Inseparable." —WEßSTEß. EMPORIUM, PA., THURSDAY, JANUARY 3,1901. WEDDINQ BELLS. SYKES-STEPHENB. At the Free Methodist Parsonage, in Emporium, Pa., Dec. 24th, 1900, by Rev. F. W. McClelland, Mr. Charles Sykes, of Galeton, Pa., and Miss Louie Stephens, of East Emporium, Pa.,were united in the holy bonds of matrimony. Mr. Sykes was formerly of this place and enjoys the esteem of a large circle of friends, while the bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G. H. Steph ens, highly respected citizens of Em porium, and is a young lady greatly admired by all of her associates. SWARTWOOD-BAIRD. Thursday, Dec. 27th, 1900, at the parsonage of the First M. E. Church, Rev. O. S. Metzler united in marriage Mr. Wm. E. Swartwood and Mrs. Ella A. Baird. Mr. and Mrs. Swartwood left on the evening train for a brief wedding sojourn and on their return will reside in Emporium. Their many friends wish them much happiness. •STEPHENS-MURPHY. At the residence of G. H. Stephens, on Fifth street, Emporium, Pa., Dec. 25th, 1900, Mr. Samuel R. Stephens, of Emporium, Pa., and Miss Alma Mur phy, of Eldred, Pa., were united in marriage by Rev. F. W. McClelland. 1 Miss Edda Holcomb acted as brides maid and Mr. Carl Hughes as best man. The ceremony took place at 12 o'clock, noon, in the presence of about sixteen relatives and friends who had gathered for the occasion. Those from out of town were Mr. and Mrs. Dunkle, of Ridgway, Pa., grandparents of the groom, Mr. John Marsh, of Tidioute, Pa., and Mrs. Mary Carter, of Oil City, Pa. After the words were pronounced that made them man and wife the company was invited to sit down to a table laden with all that was necessary to make that part of the occasion a real success. The affair was pleasaut throughout, and their many friends join in congratulations and best wishes for a long, prosperous and happy mar ried life. The PRESS takes pleasure in adding its congratulations and well wishes to the above contracting parties and be speak for them a calm sea to the end of their matrimonial voyage. KAYE—NORIE. As announced in our last issue, the I marriage of MISS MARTHA KA YE, eldest daughter of our esteemed neighbors I and citizens, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Kaye, to MR. JAMES L. NORIE, a popu ! lar young Renovo gentleman, took I place Christmas morning at Emman ! uel Episcopalian Church, at 8 o'clock— I Rev. J. M. Robertson officiating. The bridal party entered the church, I which was well filled with friends of i the contracting parties, in the follow | ing order: Flower girls—Misses Char j lotte Hill and Carolyne Moore. Maid . of Honor—Miss Gussie Norie, sister of groom, carrying the bride's bouquet, j composed of white bride's roses and 112 maiden hair fern. Bride's Maid's—Re j becca Harris, of Buffalo, N. Y., and | Mary E Logan, of Emporium, carry | ing bouquets of carnations and aspa ■ ragUß. Then followed the bride, lean- I ing on the arm of her father, carrying I a white Prayer Book, from which the | marriage was solemnized, j The bride was met in front of tho i altar by the groom, attended by his ! best man, Ben S. Gunsberg, of Renovo, | when the beautiful ceremony of the j Episcopalian church soon united the j contracting parties. ] The Wedding March was beautifully I rendered by Mrs.W. H, Hr rd. The i church was artistically trimiuod with I evergreens and chrynsanthemums of | bridal colors, pink and white. Messrs. Chas. T. Logan and J. W. | Kaye acted as ushers in their usual ef j ficient and pleasant manner, j The bride was beautifully gowned in DIED. j ROSS BISEL HOWARD, son of Mr. and Mrs ; Josiah Howard, was born Dec. 22, 1900, anil died Wednesday morning, Dec. 26,1900. White Dutchess Satin, trimmed with chiffon and apleque lace over taffeta. The Maid of Honor, as well as the bride's maids, were handsomely gown ed and, as ladies always do upon those holy occasions, looked lovely. Immediately after the ceremony the wedding party repaired to the bride's residence on Sixth street, where a re- j ception and wedding breakfast was held. The home was decorated with evergreen and mistletoe. It was a very pretty wedding and the earnest wish of all friends goes with the happy couple. Mr. and Mrs. Norie departed on the afternoon train for Washington, Phila delphia, New York and Boston to pass the honeymoon. They will reside at Renovo. GUESTS. In addition to a large number of friends who attended the wedding from this county, the following from abroad were in attendance: Mr. and Mrs. John W. Norie, (moth er and father of groom), Walker W. Haffy, Renovo; Miss Lena Snook, Lock Haven; Mr. and Mrs. Simpson Robin son, Williamsport. Judge Bonham Resigns. Associate Judge J. Chas. Bonham of this county, but during the past three years engaged in business at Franklin, Pa., has resigned his office, which took effect Jan. Ist, 1901. Gov. W. A. Stone immediately appointed Geo. A. Walker, Sr., of Emporium, who will fill the of fice until the next general election. Although the resignation of Mr. Bon ham had been expected it came as a surprise at this time. Judge Walker is a respected citizen of this place and closely identified with the business in terests of the county and a firm believ er in the advancement of better and cleaner politics in State and Nation, and a more close adherance to the let ter of the law in this district and county. We believe his appointment by the Governor gives very general satisfac- i tion and his duties will be faithfully j anil fearlessly adhered to, without fear i or favor. W. N. Y. & P. Improvements. The Pennsylvania Railroad manage-1 j ment has determined to make extensive j I improvements in the present alignment I and grades of the Western New York & Pennsylvania Railroad. Engineers j are now making surveys and work will; be commenced in the early spring, j The heavy grades are to be reduced j I and a number of the sharp curves elim inated. It is the intention of the Penn-1 sylvania Railroad people to build up I the Western New York & Pennsylvania ( to the highest Pennsylvania standard. A Pack of Cards. Manager Clarke has contracted with that roaring farcial skit, "A Pack of Cards" to appear at the Emporium Opera House, on Wednesday, Jan. 9th. The talent which exploits this bright comedy is a leading factor in the play's success. Such lights as the great Pren tice Trio and the many farceurs that : form the organization,certainly know how to serve up farce comedy in an ' attractive form. Numerous spectators ! have described it as a carnival of mirth ' and this characterization of the piece 1 seems justified by the results. Certain it is that no other farce comedy before 1 the public is greete d with more laugh ter than punctuates tne many good things in this play. Thetitle is vague, | but those who glean the idea thatit is a production full of gambling phrases 5 and cheap varietyl talk, should dispell such thoughts at once. It is absolutely r | lree from all that is objectionable or offensive. Telling the ridiculous story of twin brothers who by mistake marry 1 the same girl. A Philadelphia under f taker also figures strongly in the plot, as also do three girls who all bear the name of Vera. "A pack of cards" is used to straighten out this complication " and hence the title. The play has been given a special mounting by the well -1 known scenic artists, Gates and Mor _ ange, of New York, thus making this production appear to even greater ad vantage. Secure your seats in advance at H. S. Lloyd's. General admission, 35c. Re served seats, 50c. Children, 25c. CHESTER R. BAIRD, The Big Iron Han, Forced Into Bankruptcy. ME HOPES TO RESUriE BUSINESS. His Attorney Says that a Plan of Ad justment will Soon be Sub mitted to Creditors. [Philadelphia North American.) Chester R. Baird, iron dealer and manufacturer, operating as C. R Baird & Co., was, on his own petition, ad judged a bankrupt yesterday by Judge McPherson in the United States Dis trict Court. The liabilities aggregate $1,500,000, and the assets, unofficially, are estimated at $1,000,000. John N. M. Shimer, of L. & R. Wister & Co., and Attorney William H. Staake were appointed receivers, and each entered security in the sum of $25,000. The failure is invested with peculiar features. Ten distinct manufacturing properties, rolling mills, blast furnaces and iron works, scattered through four States, are involved. These properties are: The Elmira Steel Company, El mira, N. Y.; the Cumberland Nail and Iron Works, Bridgeton, N. J.; the Full erton Rolling Mills, Pullerton, Pa.; the Catasauqua Rolling Mills, Catasauqua, Pa.; the Chickies Iron Company, Chick ies, Pa.; the Danville Rolling Mill, Dan ville, Pa.; the Roanoke Rolling Mills, Roanoke, Va., and blast furnaces at Emporium, Pa., and Roanoke and Iron Gate, Va. None of these plants is in operation now, having been closed through legal entanglements precipitated by credi tors. Most of them are in the hands of receivers. PLAN OF ADJUSTMENT. James C. Jones is attorney for Mr. Baird. He said: "We have nothing to say beyond the statement that the bankruptcy proceedings were invulun tary, and that a plg,n of adjustment, now preparing, will soon be submitted to creditors. By means of this plan we hope to meet all obligations and resume operations." Mr. Jones declines to make any cor rection of the estimate of aseets, as also did Mr. Baird, who said: ''lt is an unusual complication, and although the amount of calculated as sets may seem strange, I cannot make a statement until my plan is submitted to creditors. I believe it will be possi ble to pay dollar for dollar." Sir. Baird is quite a young man, and bears a good reputation in the Bteel and iron trade. The cause of his financial distress is not low price s for iron, but the fact that he undertook an enterprise of too great magnitude for his re sources. Mr. Baird began six years ago as a commission dealer in iron, under the name of C. R. Baird & Co , with gen eral offices in the Bullitt Building. He was moderately prosperous from the start. When iron prices slumped in the lat ter part of 1898 he discounted the big boom of 1899, and contracted for large quantities of pig iron for long future delivery. When the boom came it made him rich. On the bulk of his pig iron contracts he realized in profits the difference between $8.50 a ton, the price of purchase, and s'2o a ton the boom market price. It is estimated that Mr Baird cleared more than $1,000,000 on that deal, and it made him a reputation in the East ern iron trade. The climax yesterday had long been expected, and was little more than a formality to forestall less favorable action. CREDITORS INDULGENT. Attorney John Dickey, Jr., repre sents creditors with claims aggregating $160,000. He intimates that these claimants will be indulgent, and be lieves the business will speedily be re organized Receiver John N. M Shimer is a practical iron man, and he is said to be confident of putting the concern on its feet. It is understood that a plan of reor ganization provides for a stock com pany to be formed under New Jersey laws, with a capital of $1,500,000, and to be called the Baird Iron Company. It is then proposed to issue twenty-year five per cent, bonds for the outstanding claims. Creditors are said to look up on this plan with favor. James M. Swank, general manager of the American Iron and Steel Associ ation, said: "There is not the slightest danger that a panic will result from the Baird failure. It is simply a caution to dealers who are selling to persons whose paper or endorsements they might be asked to accept." Sunday Liquor Selling. General complaint is being made by our citizens over the"wide-open"liquor selling on Sunday, especially in the East ward, where it luis become dis graceful. Last Sunday, we are in formed by residents of that ward, that it was certainly scandalous, the lock-up containing five common drunks. It is time that the hotel men, for their own protection, took some plan to put a stop to it, before the people rise up in their might and prevent the granting of license entirely. ' The people are masters of the situation in spite of any assurances of protection that may have been given to violators of the license law. Shippen Republican Candidates. The following candidates have filed their names and paid the fee as candi dates for office, to be voted for at the Shippen Republican primaries. No names will be entered upon the ticket unless fee is paid in advance: Frank Sweesey, Supervisor. A, Cheesbro, Supervisor. TERMS: $2.00—51.50 IN ADVANCE. WEATHER KEPORT. (Forecast by T. B. Lloyd.) FRIDAY, Fair and Cold. SATURDAY, Cloudy and Warmer. SUNDAY, Probably Snow. "The Old Man"in the Saddle. Stalwart Republicanism won in organization of both Senate and House at Harrisburg, and Senator Quay is once more in the saddle. The first battle was over the elec tion of Speaker of the i louse, Hon. W.T. Marshall, the nominee of the Regular Caucus won over Gen. Koontz, who bad the sup port of the Insurgents and Demo crats. The vote was close but suf ficient. Senator Quay will be elected Senator on the 15tli. DEATH'S DOINGS. MISS ELLIDA WARNER. The death of Miss Ellida Warner oc curred Friday morning, Dec. 21, 1900, at her home on Kirby street Miss Warner had suffered several years from failing health, and two years ago dropsy developed which she be came aware after a time was incurable. Notwithstanding her evident decline towards death, and the constant aggra vation of her disease, Miss Warner did not yield to despondency but was re markably cheerful and patient at all times, relying upon the promise of the joys of Eternal life. She was a mem ber of the Presbyterian Church, unit ing with the society fifty years ago. Miss Warner was 64 years old. She was the daughter of Robert Bostwick Warner and Priscilla Bixbv, who was a sister of the late Charles Bixby. Mr. and Mrs. Warner resided three miles above Bainbridge on the West side. Of the seven children born to them of which Ellida was one, four remain; the sisters Miss Lois Warner and Mrs. Daniel Banner of Bainbridge, and Miss Clarina Warner of Belfast, N. Y., and a brother, George Warner of Empori um, Pa., who was the eldest child The funeral was held Monday after noon at 2 o'clock, Rev. Arthur Spauld ing officiating. A quartette consisting of Messrs. D. A. Gilbert, Daniel Ban ner, E. C. Burdiek and Dr. Evans sang several selections. The burial was in the Episcopal burying-ground and the bearers were Wm. Cartledge, Edgar Hayes, Bion Smith and Roswell Bene dict.—Bainbridge Republican and Ex press. Notes and News. Special services are now being held in M. E. Church, with more than usual interest and prospects of revival. If you are not a subject of the pre vailing cough now afflicting the people you are extremely out of fashion. The Epworth League has purchased fifty new singing books, "Sermons in Song, No. 2," which will be used at the devotional meeting Sunday evening at 6 o'clock. The Pennsylvania Raiiroad Company has declined to join other trunk lines in discontinuing half fare tickets for clergymen, missionaries, Salvation Army people and other relig. >us work ers. The third quarterly meeting of the Cameron circuit, Wesleyan Methodist Church, will be held at the church in in Rich Valley, Jan. sth and 6th, 1901. Rev. C. G. Buck of Houghton, N Y., will be preteut and have charge of the services. First service Saturday at 2:30 p. m.; evening service at 7 o'clock. Love Feast Sunday morning at 9:30. All are cordially invited. The Buffalo, Rochester and Pittsburg is the central part of the deal to-day on railroad movement, says the Philadel phia Times. This is the road the New Yord central is after. In order to cov er the connecting link 104 miles of new roadway must be constructed from Clearfield to Karthaus and Youngsdale, and the New York Central has a clear way to Pittsburg. IiO6AL~NOTICES. FOR SALE.—A number one fresh cow, six years old. F. G. JUDD. The popular and reliable clothier, N. Seger, is equipped to meet the demands of the people. Call on him. Zinc and Grinding Maore Devoe Lead and Zinc Paint wear twice as long as lead and oil mixed by hand. tf It is our desire that all people may be happy and prosperous, therefore we , have aimed to dispose of our goods at I a small margin. N. SEGER. Parlor suits, book cases, choffoniers, bedroom suits, in fact everything in the furniture line, going cheap at La- Bar's. 42 WANTED. —A respectable lady to take | charge of home consisting of five chil- I dren. Good wages to right party with | reference. Apply to Box 461, Emporium, Pa. NOTICE TO FARMERS.— AS I expect to | quit farming next year have several | tons of fertilizer and some first class ! farm tools that I will sell at cost. Call | at once on Chas. M. Spangler, West I Creek, Pa. Dec. 21st, 1900. 45-2t SIOO Reward. SIOO reward will be paid for informa | tion that will lead to the arrest and ! conviction of person or persons who i furnished intoxicatingdrinks to George | Howard on Monday night, Dec. 31st, I 1900. JOSIAH HOWARD. NO. 45.
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