4 (u for an article may be funny in Nebraska but it is ridiculous elsewhere. m . Milkmen in many parts of the country have taken a hint from the footpads, and have adopted rubber boots so as not to disturb their customers unnecessarily. They are also a protection from water. It is reported that the President did not know that Representative Rodenburg had voted to starve out the civil service commission only a year ago, when he appointed hitu to a post on it. It is possible that the appointment may be revoked. Secretory Root may goto Manila his summer in order to study the conditions there for himself. No written or verbal report can take place of personajl investigation 1 it is to be hoped that the Sec retary's plan will not be allowed to fall through. The Philippine Information So ciety, and "anti''association, after careful investigation has admitted publicly that the war in the Phil ippines was started by tin; natives. Its members haven't apologized for past falsehoods on the subject, how ever. Educational tests are things that two people can play at. How would the Democrats like it if the Republicans should adopt the Maryland qualification in New York,disfranchising about one-half of Tammany's foreign support in the greater city? Great Britian's reasons for refus ing to accept the 1 lay-Poncefore treaty as amended, strike us as be ing merely a variation of the old bargaining customs that won her the title of a nation of shopkeepers. She wants to know what we'll give to boot. Possibly, she will find out. ALL AROUND THE COUNTY. Sterling Run Tannery News. The Buffalo club is all the rage at the Run. George Dillen who has been on the sick list is able to be out again. Wonder what the attraction is for the Sterling Run girls at the tannery. Mr. Dennis Donovon, of Emporium, passed through this place on Monday. Miss Millie Berry aud Miss Flossie Bunce visited their auut, Mrs. L. W. Spence, at Buckwalter, this week. James Berry left on Monday for Sizervillo where lie will work in the woods. Miss Nannie Spence, of More Hill, visited relatives at this place over Sun day. Mr. Sam II ess and Mr. Shoeni, who have been employed at the tannery have moved their families to Kunkle, Luzerne county. *»* Slzerville. Editor Press:— # We have mud some days and snow some days. Ira Ayers has rented E. D. Sizer's farm. Miss Mattie Collins made our school niarm an official visit. She is\i pleasant lady to meet. H. C. Crawford has started his mill. He has let it to M. C. Arnott, of Rou lette. Matt was a resident here, back in the sixties. Johnnie Burgc is head mau in the mill. Mother and hini live alone. 11. W. Marntindale was called to Philadelphia on account of the serious illness of bis sister. Ed. Sizer has a new shot gun and a punching bag. lie says his muscle will be developed soon. Ezra Smith is clerking for W. R. Sizer. lie is a very efficient hand. Constable Wygant is keepiug an eye on the fish pole 3. It will not be healthy for any one to be caught with any trout before the 15th. There is considerable talk of drilling another well on Sizer Run, near the one that was so strong with gas. We hope the work will commence at once as there was such good indications at the last. Charley Wellcr has had his share of trouble lately. He Jell down stairs and broke his ribs, thieves broke into his barn and stole his harness and robes. He says"l fix em ven I gets arount." flart Bros, have sold their livery to Mr. Fitzgerald, of Austin. Norris & Farley will have some lively competition. KIT. First Fork. Editor Press: Farmers have started the spring cam paign of plowing. Aint it about time for tiic ground-hog to let up on us a little ? The April fools, peepers and toads have showed up again. Barclay Bros.' drive "hung up" Fri day night near Mahon Bros' landing. Br. Colcord disposed of a couple of valuable cows last week. If the price received is any indication. Mae Logue's house was on fire on the roof Friday, during a stiff gale, but by the help of some passing people was put out. Haley Bros, hava taken the contract to cut and peel the hemlock in Brooks Run and are on the ground already. It is estimated at 15,000,000 feet. A Hungarian was nearly scalped on Sunday by falling ofl a baud ear, while intoxicated. He was sent to Austin hos pital after being ' fixed up" by Dr. Col cord of this place. A big fire at Blowvillo on Friday night destroyed the St. Elmo Hotel and opera house, belonging to Mrs. Powers, of Austin and the drug store building close by. Hotel was insured but did not hear the amount. April Ist, 1901. [J?' Mason Hill. Editor Press : Take carc of your life and the Lord will take care of your death. Maud Williams is doing house work for Mr. W. W. Marsh. Win. Wlieaton came up on Saturday to see his sick child. Ueo. English made a flying trip to Benezette on Monday. Huntley Miller left on .Monday for Medix Run, where he will engage in work the coming summer. Mrs. C. M. Bailey was in Enterprise Saturday, visiting her sister-in-law, Mrs. (). S. Bailey, wiio has just returned trom Williamsport hospital, where she under went a successful operation for appendi citus. Dr. Corbctt paid a professional visit on the Hill Friday, to see the sick child of Mrs. W. Wheaton. Mrs. Mel. Hamilton from the west, is at present visiting her father, Mr. Geo. Tanner. Elder S. Ebersole filled his appoint ment at the school house last Sunday and gave a very able discourse on "Reading and Studying the Bible in our Homes," and if all who heard him, would follow his advice, and read their Bibles, all of us, lovingly, faithfully, constantly, we should have a generation of strong and spiritual christians, when our boys and girls grow up. We have just received the sad news of the death of Calvin Barr, on Monday, at Medix Run, the eldest of the family of A. 11. Barr. on Huston Hill. From what wc can learn he had only been sick CAMERON COUNTY PRESS, THURSDAY, APRIL 4, 1901. nine*; last Friday with appendicitis. Two doctors from Dußois and Dr. McGarrick, of Medix Itun perforniedjan operation and he never rallied and died before they had finished. He leaves a wife and five children, lather, mother two sisters and one brother to mourn his untimely death. He was a man greatly beloved by every body and especially his own folks. Another birthday surprise. This time it being at the home of Mrs. Jacob Mil ler, it being her 08 anniversary. A num ber of her relatives and friends came with eatables and presents and enjoyed the day hugely. Those from off the hill were: Mrs William Smith, Mrs. Frank Sterling, (sisters), Sterling Run; Mrs. J. 0. Smith, (sister), Huntley; Mrs. A. S. Bailey, (sister-in-law); John Williams, (nephew), Huston Hill; Mrs. C. W.Wil liams, Mr. 0. J. Miller (children), Miss Maud Williams, (grand-child); Mr. David Marsh, Mrs. C. M. I'ailey, Mrs. Mrs. K. G. llicks and J.M. English and wife. t + Wyside. Editor Cameron County I'rcsn:— McKinley times is what we like. Business is booming here now and j everybody is happy. John Hull and crew have returned from the log drive. The mills and logjobs of Barclay Bros employ about 300 men. The roads 011 this side of the creek are almost impassable. The log train commenced hauling logs from Zircon Uun, Monday. Pap Blodget is news agent for the North American, at this place. The shingle mill will begin operations sometime the first of next week. The wood mill is again running full blast, after making some repairs. The First Fork drive hung up at Bur liugame's on occount of low water. W. F. Shade is around again, lie had a badly bruised foot and leg. W. L. Barclay is at his accustomed place in the office, after a brief illness. J. 11. Batchelder has added another fiue cow to his stock, making 14 head. Isaac Floyd brought the log engine up from Reuovo. the first of the week, where it underwent repairs. G. 11. WykofF will run a log engine at llyner, where he has gone, for B. V. WykofF, this summer. Pap Blodget is going to erect a new shoe shop, sell fresh roasted peanuts and give accommodations to the S. L. C. Joel Speaker, blacksmith for Barclay Bro's, was on the sick list a few days and 1 i f.OCK HAVEN, PA. Cures Drunkenness. J\eeley Cu^ ras A m, d the ff KEELEY Write ,or g| INSTITUTE, H.nHo» 4246 Firth AT.., Q * OKUI ' VlTTbUfllU. FA. Or, Fenner's KIDNEY ~ Cure." For nil Kidney, Bladder and Urinary Troubles, Lame flack.Heart l)ls»ase.Skiii Disease, Rheumatism, Bed Wetting, etc. Unfailing in Female Weakness. By deaieru. Wvjdze by mail COcFredonia.NY. R. C. Doclson, Agent, 35 91j\ Emporium, Pa. SECOND TO NONE. Adam, Meldrum & Anderson Co. 396 to 408 Main St.—American Block, BUFFALO, N. Y. The G-reat Pan-American Store. Our store is one of the attrac tons of the city. 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Y C rl]ld We have just received one \ S I ill iIIVI 0 lulu carload of Fertilizer for \ ( Potatoes, Corn and Grain C J /"I 1 T"i 1 ? in 100 11). sacks, at §1.25 per 112 j Gardeners Read! =-=— i \We carry one of the most IWe are agents for the / complete stocks of ■ Demorest Sewing Machine, / \ General I Oliver Chilled Plows, ? } Merchandise 1 Munnsviiie Plows. \ \ . . , .. .. 4 H Aspinwall Potato Planters and \ 1 to be found in the county. ■ J 112 r, , if iSi Cutters. v \ Com® and see for yourself and ■ Catalogue on request. J 112 get prices. ■ i C J ■— ————f ) JOHN E. SMITH, Sterling Run, Pa. G. SCHMIDT'S,^""" FOR FRESH BREAD, 112 popular p " ncv^ eam , " CONFECTIONERY Daily Delivery. All orders given prompt and skillful attention. for flnfartts and "children. The Kind You Have Always Bought lias borne the signa ture of Chas. 11. Fletcher, and has been made under his personal supervision for over JSO years. Allow no one to deceive you in this. 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