TIIE CAMERON COUNTY PKESS. ESTABLISHED BY C. B. GOULD, MARCH, 1866. VOL. 3C>. MM® Fill fills.; The PRESS is pleased to inform the j widowed ladies of Emporium Borough that the same courtesy will be extend, 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 j ample time for Christmas. Leave your names at the PRESS office or mail same to H. H. MULLIN, ! Editor Press. Rural Free Delivery. The report of Postmaster General ; Smith records the rapid growth of the rural free deli very service. The num- j ber of routes in operation at the begin ning of the laßt fiscal year was 1,276, while at its close it had increased to ! 4,301. By the beginning oi next month ! it is expected that the number will reach 6,000, and that on July 1, 1902, there will be no less than 8,6C0 such routes in operation. The rural popula- ! tion now receiving daily service of the mail is about 4,000,000, and by the first , of next July will reach 5,700,000. This will mean that the delivery system will then cover more than one-fourth of the , portion of the country eligible for such service, and that the whole ot the 1 eligible territory, with a population of about 21,000,000 will by reached by it within four years. That the extension of the service will j be continued rapidly is assured by the results thus far. The establishment of rural delivery has been invariably fol lowed by greatly increased postal re ceipts, and the National Treasury will be benefited by its extension. Outside of the saving to the government by such establishment the advantage ac cruing to the people served is material. One of the greatest drawbacks of country life is the lack of speedy com munication with the centers of popula tion. The establishment of trolley lines is largely doing away with the difficulty of transportation and the construction of rural telephone lines is helping the rapid communication of int&lligenca, but neither of these agen cies can supply the functions perform ed by the rural delivery mail service. The latter enables a cheap and rapid transmission of ideas between the resi dents of the country and t heir friends and business correspondents in all parts of the Nation. It also brings to the rural dweller the daily papers and the latest literature without unneces sary delay, and its general establish ment must have a great effect in im proving the rural population in many ways. —Pittsburg Times. Banjo Recital. On Saturday evening next Dec. 14th, the citizens of Emporium and vicinity, are to be given an opportunity of hear ing the world's greatest Banjo Vir tuose, Mr. Alfred A. Farland, who will appear at the opera house under the direction of Mr. Frank M. Ewing. The theatre should not contain an empty seat for this recital will certainly be the musical event of the season. Mr. Far land has the happy faculty of arrang ing his programs with a view to pleas ing all classes of music lovers. Mr. James D. Hawley of Williamsport, Pa., will also give his impersonations. Mr. Farland goes from Emporium to Bos ton, Mass., where he plays December 16th. Rummage Sale. Plans for the Rummage Sale and Bazaar are maturing nicely and some pleasant surprises await those who visit the opera house Dec.l9th and 20th. The ladies are bringing together a collection of articles that will appeal to the tastes of all and whether you purchase or not you will want to see the beautiful array. Aprons, handker chiefs, dolls in great variety and wonderous profusion. Oysters, cakes, ice cream, coffee, etc. Baptist Church Notes. Preaching morning and evening by the pastor, Rev. W. A. Pugsley, morn ing: "Has the Devil a Mortgage on Us?" Evening Topic: "Short Bed and Narrow Bed-Clothes." Bible school at close of morning worship. Y r . P. S. C. E. at 6p. m. Prayer-meeting Wednes day evening 7:3). All welcome. Twice aa lions. The paint that wears twice as long as lead and oil is Devoe lead and zinc. Remarkable. Despite the fact that the mercury registered 2° below zero last Friday at five a. m., at midday a lady counted fifteen dandelions in bloom on the terrace above Sixth street. Religious. A glorious revival is in progress at Keating Summit underthe supervision of the pastor, R. S. Oyler. The meeting has been in progress only two weeks and there have been thirty-four seekers and conversions. A deep religious feel ing is pervading the community. Regular preaching services in the M.E. church, Sizerville next Sunday a. m. at 10 o'clock; Sunday school at 11 o'clock; Epworth League at 7 p. m. Everybody invited. R. S. OYLER, Pastor. Rogers-Clrilley Entertainment Post" poned. The management of the People's Star Course regrets very much the postponement of the Rogers-Grilley Entertainment from last Tuesday even ing, 10th, to Saturday evening, Dec. 21st. A freight wreck delayed travel for several hours and compelled them to miss an important train connection, hence their non arrival. They will positively appear Saturday evening, Dec. 21st, and the usual large audience will greet these distinguished artists. Advice to Huntsmen. If you are desirous of shooting a fel low huntsman the following recipo will bo found effective: Go forth in the crisp November morning determined to let drive at anything that looks as if it might be game. Don't stop to reflect that the patch of moving brown that gleams through the bushes may be a man, and not a deer. Blaze away. If it happens to be a man, you can apolo gize to his widow. For the man who wishes to shoot himself accidentally a different course of procedure may be confidently re commended: Lay your gun down in the bottom of a boat, and, reaching over, seize the gun by the end of the barrel and dr.ig it toward you. Ten chances to on.' the hammer will be caught on one of the seats, will ho cocked, and then, when released, will fall upon the plunger, sending the en tire charge where it will do the most good. If this does not work successfully after repeated trial, try getting over a loosely made stone wall, always carry ing the gun cocked. With ordidary luck you ought to be able to shoot yourself by this means once out of three trials.—New York Tribune. To Corner the Lumber Harket. Altoona, Dec. 9.—The conering of the hemlock lumber market of Penn sylvania, is said to be tho purpose of a combination, at the head of which is John Dußois, the lumber king of this state. Bacl: of him are the proprietors of the largest tanneries of the state, who are also owners of much of the hemlock. It is said that tho object is to force the price of hemlock from §ls per 1,000 feet to §2O or higher. It 13 claimed that allied with Dußoie are F. H. Goodyear & Co., of Buffalo, N. Y., who counted the hemlock in Potter, Lycoming and other northern counties of the state. The deal will cost over §20,000,000 to consummate. Representatives of several large firms have been in secret conference here for several days. To successfully accom plish the corner the product of the Pittsburg, Williamsport, South Fork and Nox-thern districts will have to bo secured. In Pittsburg are centured 1,200 000,000 feet; in Williamsport, 160,- 000,000; in South Fork, 65,000,000, and in Vintondale, which is a part of the South Ford field, 20,000,000 feet. This represents a year's output of tho dis tricts tributary to these centres. Dußois controls the South Fork, Vintondale and part of the Pittsburg districts. The smaller lumbermen declare the corner will strike a snag in the Wisconsin and Michigan competition if prices are forced to a squeeze height, and t v at another competitor is North Carolina pine, which could be shipped into Philadelphia in quantities and bo sold at figures below hemlock if the latter is put up to the fancy prices proposed for it. Fracas at Sizerville. A dispute over a horse trade oceured at Sizerville on Tuesday between Frank Culver and Dr. Melvin Hamilton. It is reported Hamilton struck his an tagonist with a shovel and left him un conscious. Dr. Smith reports the in jured man "all right." Hamilton got his horse back home and now comes a law suit. Emmanuel Church. Celebrations of the Holy Commun ion next Sunday, December 15th, at 7:30 a. m. "Liberty and Uiiion, One and Inseparable." —WEßSTEß. EMPORIUM, PA., THURSDAY, DECEMBER 12.1901. DEATH'S DOINGS. HUNT. MRS. HUNT, mother of Mrs. V. S. Burnell, died last Friday evening at the residence of the latter at this place, in her 67th year. Her remafns were taken to N. Y., State for burial on Sunday. OSBORN. MELVIN A. OSBORN, infant son o Byron Osborn, telegraph operator at Cameron, died on Sunday from drink ing Oil of Wintergreen. The child,.aged two years and three months, got hold of a bottle of wintergreen and drank a quantity before its mother could get to the child. Dr. Smith was called at once and endeavored to save the child's life,but without avail. The little one died on Sunday. Geo. J. Laßar was summoned and prepared the remains for shipment to Mr. Osborn's old home at Churchville, N. Y. HAYNES. Last Monday the friends of CALEB N. HAYNES were pained to receive the sad intelligence of his death. He died at the, Warren Hospital, Sunday p. m., aged 71 years, ten months and ten days. His family did not know his physical health was more impaired than usual, so were wholly unprepared to receive the telegram announcing his death. He was one of the pioneer settlers, having come here from Wyoming county about 48 years ago; he settled on the First Fork and soon had built up a fine farm, which is now in the possession of his sons. The affliction under which he has suffered l'or years has been a sore trial to his friends and family, who can al ways remember him for his many deeds of kindness and fidelity while he was clothed in his right mind. The remains were brought home Tuesday evening, and the funeral ser vices were conducted by Rev. Faus, from the family residence Wednesday p. m. Interment was made in Smith, cemetery. LTELDIN*. The PRESS, as well as our citizens generally were shocked on Tuesday upon receipt of the sad intelligence that CHARLES W. BELDIN had died that day in Williamsport Hospital, where he had been receiving treatment for several weeks. Although it was known that he was in a precarious condition late reports were hopeful that he might recover from a serious disease of the stomach. He suddenly grew worse on Monday. His malady proved to be cancer of the stomach. The funeral will be held from M. E. church at Sin namahoning this (Thursday) afternoon at two o'clock, and will be attended very largely by the many admiring friends of the deceased, from all sec tions of the county. The deceased moved to this county shortly after his return from the army and has resided continuously at Sin namahoning, where he was popular and greatly respected by all. He was about 65 years of age. Mr. Beldin, in addition to being post master at the time of his death filled With great credit and honor many re sponsible positions in Grove township. He also served one term, 18SS-'B9 and '9O, as County Commissioner with fidelity. He was conscientious in the discharge of every duty. The sail news of Mr. Beldin's death was especially painful to the writer hereof. For many years we have been warm loyal friends and the severance of this tie causes us to feel sad as we pen these few lines. Mr. Beldin loaves a wife and two grown up sons, to whom the PRESS and hundreds of friends extend their | heartfelt sympathy. The funeral this afternoon will be | held under the auspices of Driftwood | Masonic Lodge, of which the deceased j was Past Master; also by Lieut. D. W. ; Taggart Post, G. A. R. Farewell, dear friend. Death of Dr. J. T. Laning. Word was received here on Monday that Dr. J. T. Laning, formerly a prac | ticing physician in this county died suddenly in New Jersey. For several years after leaving Cameron county he was medical examiner in Pension De partment at Washington. Old age, 71, and poor health caused him to resign his position and moved to Hopewell, N. J., where he leaves a wife and several ; children. Dr. Laning was a gentleman of exceptionally bright intellect, a good speaker and forcible writer. He has many friends in this county, who will be sorry to hear of his death. Faint Economy. Putting it on costs twice as much as J the paint itself; and Devoo lead and zinc lasts twice as long as lead and oil. BRIEF fIENTION. The great development in newspaper advertising has hot been due to the ef forts of publishers, but to the competi tion in business. As the cities have grown the business has multiplied, and the most enterprising merchants have enlarged their share of trade by calling the peoples' attention to their wares. This has forced all merchants who want more than a neighborhood business to advertise. Now the people have the habit of looking to the newspapers lor shopping information, and the estab lishment which is not advertising is not in the race.— Philadelphia Record. People who are inclined to listen to the voice of the pessimists who indulge in lamentations over "the waning power of Christian," says The Chicago Record-Herald, will do well to look at the figures which measure the marvel ous growth of the religious organiza tions during the past 100 years. It is found that the church membership has grown in this country four times as fast as the population. As our growth in population has no parallel inhuman history, it will be seen that the advance in organized or institutional Christianity is something amazing. "Over a billion dollars a year for Christianity," is the answer of the church to the skeptic and the pessi mist. The U. S. Civil Service Commission will hold examinations at several places in each state during March and April, to secureyoung men and women for the government service. 9,889 per sons secured positions last year through these examinations. Probably 10,000 appointments will be made this year. All appointments are for life and for most positions only a common educa tion is required. Salaries at appoint ment vary from §6(30 to §I2OO a year with liberal promotions afterward. Politics is not considered. This affords a good opportunity for people between lfi and 45 years of age. Those desiring places of this kind can get lull informa tion about them, free, by writing to the Columbian Correspondence College, Washington, D. C. and asking for its Civil Service catalogue, number three. Bear Frightens Young Ladies. A few days ago several young ladies employed at the shell factory of the Keystone Powder Company experienc ed a fright while going to their work, early in the morning. When near Shivcs' farm they discovered a bear near the railroad track, standing upon its hind legs eager for the accustomed embrace. It is not necessary to say the girls hastily retreated—they Hew— down the track for town, when they met one of the men, who persuaded them to return with him and point out Mr. Bruin, which they timidly pro ceeded to do. The bear proved to be a bush, but right here we advise our j friends not to mention anything about that bear to the young ladies. Serious Break-Down at the Furnace. Last Friday a serious accident occur ed to the Furnace machinery. One of the large blowing engine's cross heads broke, bending the connecting rods. It caused great commotion for a time and there was a hasty scattering from the engine room. The damage is quite serious and will require ten days to repair the break. New cross-heads are now being forged at Reading. The Furnace continues in operation, with one large engine, but of course, not to its full capacity. Opening New Coal Fields. A firm of Philadelphia coal opera tors has closed a deal for the purchase ot 8,000 acres of coal lands in the Kar thaus district. A portion of the land is in Keating township, this county, and the balance of the track in Kar thaus township, Clearfield county. The land included in the deal extends from the Sinnamalioning road, leading to Driftwood, to West Keating, and ! the whole is underlaid with a four foot vein of the finest coal in the | country. Cochran-Overton. Invitations have been received by : many Emporium friends announcing the marriage of Miss Mary Cochran to | Dr. James B. Overton at the residence | of Hon. J. W. Cochran, West Ashland, Wis., Thursday, Dec. 26th. Mr. and Mrs. Overton will be at home after Feb. Ist, 1902, at 222 Park street, Jack sonville, 111. The great popularity of Miga Cochran in this county, where she resided formerly, assures the contracting parties of the beat wishes of our citizens. The PRESS especially extends con gratulations in advance. Decorate your house with two or three of those beautiful palms, at Taggart's. riiss Hay Gould's Class Recital. Miss May Gould's Class gave their seventh recital last Monday evening at her parlors. The following program was rendered: PROGRAMME. Grand March Trlomphale, (two pianos)....Knhe Belle Husted, Edna Auchu. Con Amore, (Melodie) Beaumont. Helen Blumle. Waltz Donald Grey. Myrtle Gregory. Tarantella Louis Brandt. Harold Seger. Birthday March Kohler. Mildred Green. Joyous Farmer Schuman. Stasia Lawler. Galop Militaire, (Duet) Bohtu. The Misses Boutain. Menuetto Waddington. Agnts Blumle. Piano Solo Selected. Alice Burnell. (a) Swing Song Loesohhorn. (b) March Enckhausen. Kate Metzger. Coming from School, (March) Prosfe. Helen Auchu. Evening Star, (Reverie) Hoist. Delia Biugeman. Home of My Heart Spindler. Edna Cruise. Dorothy Seymour Smith. Ethel Day. (a) Message of the Flower Hackh. (b) The Skylark Schmoll. Nadine Morgan. Reverie Kennedy. Nellie Thomas. Old Folks at Home Hoist. Christie J cDonald. Duet, (From Merry Wives of Winsor)... Nicolai. Kate Metzger. Nadine Morgan. The Butterfly Merkel. Alice Montgomery. Mazurka Wenzcl. Francis Quinn. Bonnie Sweet Bessie Ryder Annie Welsh. Fleecy Cloiul Mendelssohn. Iva Leet. The Streamlet Paclier Nellie LingJe. Piano Solo Selected. Eva Leet. Mid-Summer Night's Dream Sydney Smith. Edna Auchu. Menuet Paderewski. Belle Busted. Practical Upholsterer. George J. Laßar desires to inform the general public that he lias in his employ, for a limited time a practical upholsterer and all customers, or others, who may desire work in that line should be prompt with their orders. We are always supplied with choice material for coverings. GEO. J. LABAR. Arrested for Arson. Jane Smith, alias Ella Spencer, of North Creek, was arrested last Satur day by Deputy Sheriff Hemphill, upon warrant sworn out by Judge Warner, for the burning of his barn and con tents, several weeks ago. The prisoner was giving a hearing before Esquire Larrabee and committed to jail. From what we can learn the woman repeat edly threatened to burn Mr. Warner's property, having had some trouble. We Have the Key to Your Safe. The First National Bank have just received the fourth consignment of these little Home Savings Banks. They carry the key, you have the bank, which is opened twenty-four hours in the day for your savings. Anyone can save in small amounts, while few can save in large sums. You can get the large sums by putting your small sav ings in these banks. Only the man who trys new things, adds to the world's wealth and knowl edge. Be one among those who try; getja Home Savings Bank. Found Their Father. Mrs. H. 11. Patterson of Benezette and Mrs. Bert Smith of Driftwood were in town last week in quest of their father, Harry English, whom they had mourned as dead for several years. A few days before their arrival they had received a letter from him stating that he was in Smethport and expressing a great desire to see them. Mr. English, who in his early days was the talk of Warren and McLean counties because of his deeds, both good and bad, has been an inmate of the poor house for several years and there his daughter found him. The meeting with a parent whom they had mourned as dead was I affecting in the extreme. Harry Eng | lish, at one time a man of magnificent physique, is now a bed-ridden invalid and requirerd considerable care and at tention, so it is quite probable he will remain in the institution where these attentions are assured him, although it I is said that his daughters greatly de | sired to take him away, but were con | vinced that his present abode was best I during the short period of life that re mains to him.—Smethport Miner. Card of Thanks. EDITOR PRESS: —Please convey our thanks to those kind neighbora and friends who aided us during our deep affliction. Especially do we desire to thank Mr. and Mrs. Baxter, and Mr. | and Mrs. Norton. S. B. HOPKINS AND FAMILY. TERMS: $2.00 —$1.50" IN ADVANCE. WEATHER REPORT. (Forecast by T. B. Lloyd.l FRIDAY, Fair. SATURDAY, Fair. SUNDAY, Fair. I2OeAL_NOTieES. Rocking chairs, all prices and kinds at Laßar's. 35tf Taggart'M stock of China novelties if immense. Toilet brushes of all kinds at Dod son's Pharmacy. Rocking chairs! rocking chairs! The finest line you ever saw at Laßar's. 35 Fountain pens, purses, money books at Dodson's Pharmacy. Comb and Brush sets at Tagg art's is way ahead of anything he has ever had. Now stock of Window Shades in all grades and prices at H. S. Lloyd's. Cigars in small holiday packages at Dodson's Pharmacy. Subscribe for the PRESS; onlv §1.50 a year in advance. If you want to see a fine lot of rock ing chairs, goto Laßar's. 35tf A full assortment of elegant odors and toilet waters at Dodson's Phar macy. Gloss enamel paints and varnish stains to match your wall paper, at H. S. Lloyd's. Amber, briar, and murschaum pipes, cigar and cigarette holders for holiday presents at Dodson's Pharmacy. Large stock of Wall Paper at 3 c per roll and border at lie per yard at 11. S. Lloyd's. Cahned Pino Apple in chunks, pack ed in Singapore, at Balcom & Lloyd's. A larger line of rocking chairs than you will find in most city stores and cheaper at Laßar'a. nstf Long-Life Paint. Zinc doubles the life of white lead, and costs no more. Devce lead and zinc is the toughest paint now known. We can convince you of a saving on wall paper of from 25 to 50 per cent. Examine our stock and get our prices. 11. S. LLOYD. The Best Paint, in every respect is white lead and zinc well ground together; it is twice as good as lead alone and costs no more; Devoe. How yould you like to make a Christ mas present of a line crayon? W. G. Bair makes them and we suggest you leave your order at once as he gets busier as the Holidays approach. We buy our wall paper direct from the factory and thereby save the job ber's profit. We give this profit to you when you buy your wall paper of us. 11. S. LLOYD. Don't you remember how sorry you were last Christmas time that you did not examine and get the prices of Taggart's books before buying; dont get caught that way this year. CHRISTMAS SALE OF MILLINERY.— We are offering our entire stock of trimmed hats at greatly reduced prices, in order to close out this season's styles. MRS. CAVEY, MISS GUINN. Fourth Street, Opposite Gity Hotel, As the Holidays are fast approaching and "what to get for Christmas pre sents" is the present thought I would suggest to the undesided to have your photographs taken. They make fine Christmas tokens. The artists proofs are ail the go this season and a dozen will do for twelve presents. There is nothing more acceptable. Call and see them at W. G. Bair's studio, opposite Bank. A GREAT RAILWAY. The Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway owns and operates over 6,600 miles of thoroughly equipped road in Illinois, Wisconsin, lowa, Minnesota, South Dakota, North Dakota, Missouri and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. It owns and operates all equipment in service on its line, including Sleep ing Cars, Parlor Cars and Dining Cars, maintaining an excellence of service unequaled on any railway in the world. It has been a Pioneer in the North west and West in the use of the block system in the operation of its trains, in the lighting of trains by electricity, heatiug by steam and many other pro gressive methods, which have added safety, comfort and luxury to travel. It is always the leader in that direction. The Pioneer Limited Trains between Chicago, St Paul and Minneapolis have the costliest and handsomest Sleeping Cars in the world and the best Dining-Car service. Time tables, maps and information i furnished on application to John R. I Pott, District Passenger Agent, 810 I Park Bldg., Pittsburg. 3t. THE HANDSOMEST CALENDAR of the season (in ten colors) six beautiful heads (on six sheets, 10x12 inches i, reproductions of paintings by Moran, issued by General Passenger Department, Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway, will be sent on receipt of twenty-five cents. Address F. A. Miller, General Passenger Agent, Chicago. 42-3t NO. 42.
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