THE CAMERON COUNTY PRESS. ESTABLISHED BY C. B. GOULD, MARCH, 1866. VOL. 36. Cliilift | ff lis. The PRESS is pleased to inform the [ widowed ladies of Emporium Borough ' that the same courtesy will bo extend-j ed to them this year, as has been the custom the past two years. We desire the name of every widow residing in Emporium, giving name and street, at once, so that all may be served alike, , rich or poor, with a good turkey in ample time for Christmas. Leave your names at the PRESS office or mail same to H. H. MULLIN, Editor Press. BRIEF"TTE7ITION. Assessor Almeron Chapman reports seven deaths in west ward during the present year, all but one being between the ages of 61 and 91. The prospects are very promising for 1 the construction ol a railroad into the 'Scootac mountains, in Clinton and Clear Add counties. At present the people are looking to the newspaper advertisers for shopping information, and the establishment not advertising is out of the race ex cept what little local trade ho may gather up. Oh Shaw! mused the banker, "If she gets the bonnet there'll bathe milliner to pay. If she loesn't get it, there'll be the devil > pay. Of the two, I guess the milL ler is likely to be the mare reasonable. ' Tha Republica i leaders say that the next State Couv iition will bo held in Harrisburg dun ig the last week in Match. Nominations will be made for Governor, Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Internal Aflairs. Clearfield county is developing much more rapidly than either of the other three composing this new congression al district; this is a Republican county; the first congressman will bo a Repub- > lican; he ought to be a Clearfield coun to Republican.—Dußois Courier. The West Branch Hose Co. has re ceived the silver cup, won in the drill given at Emporium, Pa., at the annu i Northwestern Volunteer Firemen's con- | ventiou. The cup is dn exhibition in the show window of Smyth Bros.' jewelry store. —Renovo Record. A Tioga county exchange says that! one merit of Angori joat3 i 3 their pug nacity. Tliey will ight dogs to a fin- ; ish and not only protect the sheep with which they run, but encourage the rams of the flock to put up a good light and defend themselves. A worth less wandering dog, stands little show with a lively Angora Hon. J. C. Sibley is at. work forming a club for the laboring men of Frank- , lin. He intends to fit up the rooms with billard, pool and card j tables, where men may find a nice place j of innocent amusement. The idea is a j splendid one and speaks volumes for the genorosity of this public minded man. A party of hunters from New York, city were arrested in Pike county last week, with game packed in dress suit; cases ready to take out of the state The combined fino of the entire party wii* reach $1,700. The law is very severe on hunters from other states who come here to denude our C rests of game and carry it away. Buffalo has decided not to ask Con gress for an appropriation she knows she cannot obtain. She will pocket her losses on her big show and lay the blame on the railways and the public. But if she is anxious for any recom pense let her tax every lanlord who advanced his rents 50 to 100 per cent, botween May 1 and Dec. I—Oil City Derrick. New Location. John Cruise, who has for several months successfully conducted a whole sale and retail cigar manufactory at corner of Fourth and Chestnut street, has rented the room on the opposite side of the street occupied by A. E. Bupp, and will moved his business to that store next Monday where he has more room, to accommodate his in creasing trade. Peter at the Crate, When you hear the horn blowing it is not Gabriel, but only Peter R. Beat tie at the gate, with a fresh supply of delicious oysters, fresh fish and crack era. Give him a trial order, however small, it will be thankfully received. Grand Lodge Representatives. County Commissioner E. W. Gaskill, of Emporium and Mr. S. P. Kreider, of Driftwood, are attending a session of the Grand Lodge at Philadelphia, rep resenting the Masouic fraternity of this county. Notice. The Emporium High School foot ball team wishes the public to know that on account of the failure of the Austin term to come to Emporium, they will refund any person's subscrip tion on receiving a postal addressed to P. E. Felt. All subscriptions not asked for will be putin ba ik and used for foot ball expenses next season. Workmen Banquet. Emporium Lodge, United Workmen, gave a banquet last Tuesday evening to their members. The spread was served by the ladies of M. E. Church, in the church parlors. This order which was established in Emporium about 28 years ago now numbers about fifty p active members. During these years it has paid to beneficiaries in Emporium about $44,000, death bene fits. Big hunt. Mr. Wm. McGee, L. J. Easterbrooks, and Dell Towner have had their weath er eyes onto a monster deer ever since the season opened but disliked to cause dismay in the hearts of the mighty hunters of this section by shooting it until last Saturday. It being the day decided upon in their minds they quietly slipped away and returned to wards night with a 176 pound, dressed, buck. It is one of the largest, if not [ the largest, killed here this season and ! was viewed by many as it hung in | front of McDougall's store. In the meantime Messrs. McGee, I Easterbrooks and Towner were holding | a reception at City Hotel and explain ! ing how easily "Billy" dropped his . game. j The mighty hunters remembered ye editor with a choice roast. DEATH'S DOINGS. KREBBS. MB?. NORA T. XL.RBBS, aged 68 , years, died on Monday at the residence of her son, Mr. A. Q. Krebbs, on Four ; Mile. The remains were prepared lor burial by undertaker La- Bar and shipped to Sinnamahoning for burial yesterday morning. cioss. The five months old infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Mark Goss died Tuesday night, after a few days illness. The remains were taken to First Fork for burial at Gilmore school house. ; Short funeral services were held at their home this morning in the pres ence of a sympathetic company by the Rev. O. S. Metzler. • » PUTNAM. MRS. DONNA MAY PUTNAM, aged 31 years, died at the family residence in Schlecht block, last Saturday. Deceas ed has been an invalid for two or more years and a great sufferer. Fun eral director Laßar prepared there ; mains for burial and shipped the same to East Branch, Warren county, her former homo. The afflicted husband is in the ein . ploy of W. D. Johnson at this place. GAYNEY. JOHN GAYNEY, aged about 72 years, | died at his residence last Sunday morn ing, quite suddenly, although he has ; been in very poor health for a long time. Mr. Gayney came to Emporium about 1867 and entered the employ of i the P. & E. R. R., as bridge watcher and served in that capacity continually ' i until he was retired about one year I ago. While an excentric character he was a good law-abiding citizen and honorable in all dealings and accumu " | l,ated considerable property and reared 1 a large and respected family of four ' daughters and two sons, viz: Timothy r \ of Wilcox; Mrs. Mary Tompkins, Mrs. Ella Freindel, Joseph, Rose and Thressa. All but Timothy reside in Emporium to comfort their respected mother. The funeral of deceased took place from St. Mark's church, Tuesday morning, at 9:30, and was quite largely ' attended. Many friends from out oi ' town attended the funeral. Among relatives from out of town in atten ' dance were: Mr. Timothy Gaynej s and .Jas. Gayney, (son and grandson Wilcox; J. C. Murphy, Dußois; B, Murphy, Wilcox and Mrs. Burming ham, Kane. How rapidly the old landmarks art 112 passing away. 112 Repair Shops Burned. :• The railroad repair shops at Austii r were destroyed by fire last Thursday They will be rebuilt. "Liberty and Union, One and Inseparable." —WEßSTEß. EMPORIUM, PA., THURSDAY, DECEMBER 5.1901. Another Serious Accident. Last Sunday morning about ten min utes of five o'clock another fatal wreck occurred this side of Sterling Run, al most at the same hour and t oint the fatal wreck took place several weeks ago, when engineer Harry Snodgrass was killed. This wreck was between two freight trains, going about thirty miles an hour, and resulted in the death of W. 11. Kepler and Howard Foster. Both men were shoveling coal in the tender when the trains col lided. Kepler was literally cut to pieces and Foster was so seriously in jured that he died in the Kane hospital the same day. None of the other train men were injured. The loss to the railroad company will be severe. It is very peculiar that two accidents shou'd take place at the same point under similar circumstancss. Drs. Smith and Bardwell wero sum moned from Emporium about six o'clock and rendered what aid they could to the injured. Young Kepler formerly resided in Emporium, being employed in Howard & Company's lumber yard. Asphyxiation. WALTER SCOTT HOPKINS, aged about 20 years, son of S. B. Hopkins, who re sides near Howard Siding, came to Emporium last Sunday morning for the purpose of securing work at the Furnace, and we are informed by Mr. White, Mr. Brady's assistant, that the young man intended commencing work Monday morning. About 4:30 Monday morning he was talking with some of the men. This was the last seen of him until his lifeless body was found near one of the gas flues, about six o'clock. He had evidently intend ed to take a sleep until time togo to work, laying a plank slanting against the flues, where it was warm and lean ed back to rest, never realizing that close to his body was an iron door from whence came the deadly fumes. In less than two hours he was found by the workmen, who carried him to the engine room and summoned Drs. Smith and Coroner A. W. Baker, who pronounced him dead. The body was removed to Laßar's undertaking rooms to be prepared for burial, when they were conveyed to the home of his grief-stricken parents, from whence the funeral was held yesterdayjat 11:00 a. m.,Rev.W. R.McClelland officiating. Interment was made in Newton Ceme tery. The deceased was a perfect stranger to us and we can only quote his fath er's words, who speaks in excellent terms of the boy—kind, generous and freehearted. The Rummage Sale and Bazaar. Friday and Saturday, Dec. '2oth and 21st, are the days selected for the Rum mage Sale and Bazaar at the opera house, under the auspices of the ladies of the First Methodist church. At the several booths articles suitable for holi day presents can bo secured. There will we a doll and handkerchief counter, fancy dressed dolls, all sizes and prices, will be for sale. There will be a "mys tery counter," an "apron counter" and in the Rummage department numerous articles, useful and desirable for all and at prices within the reach of everybody. Oysters in all styles will be served, and ice cream, cake and coffee kept constantly on hand. It will be the purpose of the ladies to please their friends and make the Bazaar a bright and attractive place to all visitors. Baptist Church Notes. Preaching by the pastor, Rev. W. A. Pugsley, morning and evening- morn ing theme, "Close Communion." Even ing Topic "Roads to Hell Out of Em porium." Special music by the choir at the evening service. Bible school at the close of morning worship—C. E. Crandall, Supt. Y. P. S. C. E. in the basement of the church at 6 p. m. Prayer meeting Wednesday evening, 7:30. We are studying the book of Hebrews. Bring your bibles. We wel come one and all to any or all of our services. rien Enough togo Round. The population of the United States according to the last census, is 48.8 fe male and 52.2 male, so there are a little more than enough men togo round. No woman, therefore, need become i an old maid, but some of the men must remain bachelors or go abroad for a wife. Again is the gentler sex favored i by fortune, and who will say that it is ; not right she should be ? The totals are 33,059.242 males and 37,244.145 fe i males. Which P | If a painter wants his paint to wear | three years, let him use lead and oil, ] and mix it himself. j If he wants it to wear six years, let J him use Devoe lead and zinc, groud flue. STATE POLITICAL NOTES. It was fifty years ago last Monday since Galusha A. Grow first took his seat in Congress, and forty years on that day he was elected Speaker. V Senator Quay says ex-Senator Cam eron is not a candidate for Governor, yet ex-Senator Cooper and others de clare he will be. #*• Representative Henry Hall, of Pitts burg, the well known Washington correspondent of the Pittsburgh Times, is mentioned as a candidate for Con gress in the new Congressional dis trict in Allegheny county. v Colonel Frank Fitzsimmons, of Scranton, thinks that Congressman J. K. P. Hall, of Elk county, would make the ideal Democratic candidate for Governor next year. But Senator J. Henry Coehran, ex-Governor Pattison and ex-Judge Gordon are also in the field. Hon. Geo. R. Dixon, of Ridgway, is a supposed candidate for State Senate from this district, and Cameron may have one or two candidates. The dis trict is hopelessly democratic. Camer on democracy has been for more than thirty years turned down by Elk and Clarion county and no doubt will be gold-bricked as usual next year. Haccabee Sermon. Rev. O. S. Metzler, pastor of First Methodist Episcopal church, upon an invitation from the order, delivered a sermon, last Sunday evening to the L. O. T. M.and K. O. T. M. members. Promptly at seven o'clock the ladies and gentlemen, having formed in line, proceed 3d to the church to listen to the eloquent discourse. The large and beautiful auditorium was packed with our citizens, representing every relig ious denomination in town. The Rev. gentleman certainly did himself, as well as the order complimented, great credit. His remarks were of a high enabling character and cannot fail to have a good effect upon all who were fortu nate enough to hear them. We regret we have not the space to give the elo quent discourse in full, believing it would be the means of accomplishing much good if placed in the hands of fraternal organizations, as well as Christians of all denominations. The singing rendered by the choir upon this occasion was very pleasing, especially the solo by Miss Lena Healy, assisted by Mesdames Fisher and Loucks and Miss Heilman. The Maccabees have just reason for feeling greatly elated over this anniver sary celebration. The Rogers-Grilley Recitals. The chart to non-holders of season tickets open at Lloyd's book store, i Friday morning at 8 o'clock. Desirable seats will be provided by the addition of chairs. All who apply will be ac commodated with good seats. The following press notice is from the Elk County Gazette of Nov. 28th: Tho evening's program was opened by Van Veachton Rogers, the celebrat ed harpist of Boston. As his first selec tion he played a Welsh air entitled, "Men of Harlech." He proved at once that he was master of the instrument David himself, playing before King Saul, could not bring about a more harmonious and pleasing effect. "The harp that once thru Tara's Hall, the soul of music shed" must have shed of its soul upon this eminent harpist and his beloved instrument. The tender caress with which Mr. Rogers handled his harp, coupled with the pleading melodies which he drew from it, gave out the impression at once that a rare treat was in store for the audience. Most of his selections were themes with variations. Some of these were "Annie Laurie" and "Nearer my God to Thee." The "Medley of Southern Airs" was especially appreciated. Mr. Charles T. Grilley recited, as his opening number, a selection entitled "John Smith, U. S. A." Mr. Grilley as an entertainer and humorist, is the peer of anyone on the American plat- J form to-day. He has the happy laculty ! of winning' the sympathy of his listen -1 ers by the quaintness and pathos of his ! humor. | The entire program was well arrang ed, well rendered and received with i marked attention. Request. It is hereby requested very earnertly ! that all members of the Presbyterian I church and all adherents of said church : be present next Sabbath at the morn ing service. Do not fail to come. Fifteenth Reception Ball and Supper. Rescue Hook and Ladder Company have just issued large posters announc ing their fifteenth annual Reception, Ball and Supper to be held at the opera house. Tuesday evening, Dec. 31st. Of course everyone will be in atten dance. Music will be furnished by Sut ton's orchestra, of Olean, N. Y. Re member the date. Council Proceedings. Regular meeting Borough Council, Emporium, Pa. Dec. 2nd, 1901. Pre sent: Balcom, Murphy, Catlin, Hacket, Schweikart, Nelson, and Marshall. Absent: Howard and Shafer. Minutes of last meetings, regular and special, read and approved. Veto message from the Burgess read and it was moved by Mr. Hacket, seconded by Marshall, that the resolu tion of Nov. 11th, 1901, providing for extension of Electric Light lines be passed notwithstanding the veto of the Burgess. The ayes and nays were called as follows: Aye:—Messrs. Balcom, Murphy, Hacket, Schweikart, Nelson, Marshall. 6. Nay—Catlin—l. The motion was declared carried. On motion, duly carried, the follow ing bills were ordered paid:— Royal Electric Co $1 00 Levi Smith. Oil for gas engine, 10 55 C. O. Catlin. for freight paid. 117 Strnthers, Wells & Co., 36 50 O. 8. Allen, Insurance on Electric Ligiit plant 54 90 T. N. Hacket, Invoice lumber, 6 71 W. F. Lloyd, for Express charges paid, 35 M. Murphy, Invoice 1 00 D. C. Hayes, for services, 3 50 H. Sassman, work on streets, 9 00 J. Montgomery, " " " 23 50 John Hogan, " " " 25 50 James Davin, " " " 21 00 John Welsh, " " " 450 Kit Dalphy, " " " 100 A. Swartwood, " " " 1 00 K. Kinnev, " " " 25 50 P. R. Beatie. " " " 3 75 St. Marys Gas Co., Invoice 40 00 Treasurer's report was read and ordered placed on file. Moved by Mr. Marshall, seconded by Mr. Schweikart, that form of applica tion and contract for users of electric light be approved and 200 forms print ed.—Carried. Moved by Hacket, seconded by Schweikart, that President of Council appoint a committee of three, includ ing himself, to confer with Railroad officials regarding Electric Light wire crossing railroad at Broad street—Car ried. Messrs. Balcom, Hacket and Murphy appointed committee. Moved by Mr. Catlin, seconded by Murphy, that in consideration of §22 50 Council guarantee to taxpayers at cor ner of 6th, and Walnut streets, same electric light priviledges accorded to other residents of 6th street.—Carried. Moved by Marshall, seconded by Murphy, that Welsbach light in front of Court House be sold to County.— Carried. Moved by Schweikart, seconded by Murphy, that Mrs. C. W. Shaffer be given permission to use City Hall for dancing class for one month.—Carried. Moved by Hacket, seconded by Schweikart, that ladies of the Presby terian church be given permission to use city hall for masonic banquet, for one night.—Carried. Moved by Mr. Murphy, seconded by Mr Marshall, that Secretary be in structed to correspond with officials of P. & E. R. R. Co. regarding light at Broad street crossing.—Carried. Moved by Hacked, seconded by 1 Marshall, that Mr. Catlin be authorized to purchase filer for power house.— Carried. On motion the Council then adjourn ed. C. J. GOODNOUGH, Sec'y. VETO MESSAGE. "Returned without my approval as to making additions and changes in electric light plant and drawing an order for §250 for electric light purpo ses for following reasons: I have heard no complaint from any source to the effect that our Borough Electric Light plant provides too much light at any particular point, or that there is in any instance an electric lamp in any place where its light is not needed, and I am very much opposed to changing lights from one place to another and making alterations in the line right in the begining of our man agement,and thus forming a precedent that is bound to prove very trouble some in future. I believe that we need the lamp at the railway crossing at the junction right where it is, if we need a lamp any where in town. I oppose the extension of the line up Portape street and around into Plank Road Hollow at this time for two reasons. 1st —You have provided no estimate as to probable cost, and sec ondly each of these streets is in the Borough on one side only and even large and wealthy cities economize by lighting such outlying streets with gas or other cheap illuminant, the installa tion of which is not so expensive as electric lines. A resolution was passed by your honorable body, Nov. 4th, 1901 authorizing your electric light com mittee to make arrangments with gas Company to have gas lights where needed, and it seems to me that these outlying streets are where they are needed, if anywhere. I am by no means satisfied that the taxpayers of the borough approve of this proposed extension, and in any event I cannot approve of a resolution appropriating money being put through at a special meeting with one third of the members absent. It seems to me that those streets that really need light immediately can be supplied | at once very satisfactorily by the light ! committee, which has ample authority i and in this case it occurs to mo that | there will then be no occasion lor un due haste but the matter of the exten- TERMS: $2.00—51.50 IN ADVANCE. WEATHER REPORT. (Forecast by T. B. Lloyd.) FRIDAY. Fair. SATURDAY, Probably Fair. SUNDAY. Rain or Snow. EDITOR'S_ NOTICE XWHEN you see this item mark ed with an X, in blue or black pencil mark across its face you will know that your subscription is due, or past due. Your name will be found printed on each copy of the PRESS, as you receive it and gives the last date to which you have paid. Our terms are ?2.00 if not paid in advance, §1.50 in advance. 1 II II I■— !■■■— ■■■■ | | 1 sion of the electric light lines can be properly considered after estimates and bids have been furnished and trie whole matter has been carefully gone over. I believe the electric light com mittee should be authorized to furnish additional electric lamps in the east ward and at other points on the wires now up where such additional lamps are needed, but the extension of the line with the consequent expenditure of several hundreds of dollars is, it ap pears to me, a subject that should have further consideration. E. O. BARDWELL, Burgess. Emmanuel Church. Archdeacon Cole of Pittsburg will be present at the services next Sunday, Dec. Bth, and will present the work of missions within the Diocese. The of fering on Sunday morning will be the third quarterly offering for Dicoesan missions. A (iood Time. Chas. Weller invited a number of his Emporium Masonic brethren to accept of his hospitality, Thanksgiving even ing. Of course "the boys" had a good time and plenty of good things to eat. Sorry wo missed that feed. The Independent seems to think lightly of the Republican timber for Congress, mentioned in the PRESS last week—Hon. W C. Arnold and Hon. A. E. Patton. Don't worry young man, either one can walk away from any timber to be found in your grave yard. In fact Mr. Arnold was elected in the old district twice, when it was in the strong Democratic district,defeating Elk county's big horse. Mr.Patton.who is a chip of the old block, has the honor to be the son of Gen. Patton, who was the first Republican to carry that rock ribbed Democratic district, and will if nominated sweep the entire district. Keep your knees together and take your medicine like a man. Card of Thanks. Editor Press:— Please permit me, through your valuable paper, to express my grateful thanks to all those who kindly assisted me during my severe affliction. Es pecially I am indebted to Mr. Beattie, and Mrs. Murphy at the Commercial House, who deserve my heartfelt grati tude. JAMES COCKBURN. We take this method of thanking the kind friends and neighbors who assist ed at the funeral of my beloved hus band and our kind father. MRS. ADELLA LORD. MR. ALONZO LORD. MRS. PURVE HILL. MRS. JOHN FITZGERALD. One of the saddest deaths that has occured for some time past is that of Emmit Lord who died at Bingham McKean Co., Pa., Nov. 24,1901 of heart failure, after an illness of only eleven days. About two months ago he moved from Sterling Run, to Bingham, where he was engaged at rig building. At his request he was taken to Sterling and burried by the side of his little daughter Myrtle. He was born in Lordville, Delaware Co., N. Y. Dec. 6, 1836 being at the time of his death 64 years, 11 months, 18 days old. He is survived by his widow, and three chridren, namely Alonzo M. single resides at Colegrove, Alice A. married to Purve Hill of Cole grove. Minnie G. married to John Fitzgerald of Bingham. He was a loving husband and kind father, and will be mourned by a host of friends throughout the county. The service were conducted by Rev. Eber sole of Sterling. Election of Officers. At the regular review of Gladiola, Hive, L. O. T. M., held Tuesday even ing, the following officers for the ensueing term: Lady Com —Deborah Hockley. Lieut. Com.—Sarah Swartz. Record and Finance Keeper—Helena M. Butler. Chaplain—Francis Stoddard. Sergeant—Laura Lingle. Mist -at-Arms—Clara Clark. Sentinel—Kate Summerson. Picket—Myrtle Nellie. NO. 41.
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