THE CAMERON COUNTY PRESCT- ESTABLISHED BY C. B. GOULD, MARCH, 1866. VOL. 36. 16 PAGES. lH Tift I «IS. The PRESS is pleased to inform the 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 ample time for Christmas. Leave your names at the PRESS office or mail same to H. H. MULLIN, Editor Press. Baptist Church Notes. Preaching morning and evening by the pastor. Morning subject "Peace;" evening "Wonderful." Special music by the choir at the evening service. Bible school at the close of morning worship, C. E. Crandell, Superinten dent. Y. P. S. C. E. 6 p. m. Prayer meeting Wednesday evening 7:30 o'clock. Hebrews, 3, 1-19. Bring your bibles. All welcome. Elect Offcers. At the regular review of the L. O. T. M's, held Dec. 13, the members of Silver Star Hive elected the following officers: Commander, Marry Summerson; Lieut. Commander, Stella Whiting; Record and Finance Keeper, Sarah Summerson; Mistress at Arms, Martha Smith; Sergeant, Catherine Marsh; Sentinel, Julia Strawbridge; Picket, Maude Moore; Chaplain, Jane Devling. At the regular meeting of Sterling Run Tent No. 65, K. O. T. M. held Sat urday night, tlio following officers were elected for the ensuing year: Commander, O. B. Tanner; Lieut, Commander, Wellington Summerson; Record and Finance Keeper, T. F. Moore; Chaplain, E. E. Whiting; Ser geant, C. J. Miller; M. at A., Ed. Whit ing; Ist, M.of G., John C. Devling; 2nd, M.of G., Alphcus Wylie; Picket, A.W. Mason; Sentinel, Herman Wylie. Wages Garnisheed at Harrisburg. The wages of thirty Harrisburg em ployes of the Philadelphia and Middle J division of the Pennsylvania Railroad 1 company were garnisheed Tuesday, j Dee 10th by a West Virginia collection ' agency. The men were employed in j the freight department and some were . notified that they would not receive the J full amount of their wages until the i claims against them are settled. The ' claims vary from §3 to §4O and aggre gate about s6oo.—Renovo Record. It is reported a representative of the j Company has been spending some days in Emporium lately. He can j find a few here. Birthday Surprise. Tuesday evening, Mrs. J. D. Logan 1 arranged a surprise for her husband, the occasion being his 48tli anniversary. A few friends quietly gathered at his commodious residence about 5:30 p. m., awaiting the arrival of his august majesty. To make the surprise more complete. Mrs. Geo. W. Corwin, his sister, came up from Williamsport and assisted in making the surprise more complete. The occasion was well planned and greatly enjoyed by all present. An elegant repast was pre pared and served by Mrs. Logan and her daughter—one of their best ef forts, and our citizens know that was fine—in honor of their good husband and father. After the delightful feast and a few hours at King Pedro the guests departed wishing the pleasant neighbors and good citizens many long years of happiness. Postmaster (ieneral Smith Resigns. Chas. Emory Smith has resigned as Postmaster General. Hon. Henry Payne, of Wisconsin, has bean tendered and it is understood will accept the position. Mr. Payne is a regular Re publican. Revival. The revival at Keating Summit under the supervision of the pastor, Rev. R. S. Oyler has assumed extensive propor tions; fifty four have been at altar, many of whom have been converted. The religious spirit sweeps on with un abated zeal. Regular preaching services at Sizer ville next Sunday afternoon, at 3 o'clock. R. S. OYLER, Pastor. Bridge Goes Down. Part of the Pennsylvania Railroad bridge crossing Lycoming Creek be tween Williamsport and Newberry collapsed at 6:30 o'clock last Sunday morning, and a locomotive and nine cars were plunged into the stream, which was swollen to unusual propor ions by the heavy rains of Saturday. Three of the train crew went down with the engine and cars and met death in the waters. The dead are:— JOHN MARTZ, engineer, of Sunbury. FREDERICK GLASS, fireman, of Sun bury. GEORGE HARLEY, brakeman, of Sun bury. The train was fast freight No. 83, known as the "Oyster Express," west bound, from Baltimore. It consisted of twenty cars, all heavily loaded. It was speeding along at about twenty-five miles an hour when the accident occur red. As the engine glided over the rails onto the bridge there was a sudden, sharp crash, a downward plunge and the locomotive was buried in twenty feet of water. Nine cars followed the engine into the stream and then the airbrakes set, bringing the remainder of the cars to a stop and saving the lives of the other three members of the crew, who were in the caboose. The wrecked bridge was a four-span, iron girder structure, constructed only a few years ago and considered one of the strongest on the road. The accident is supposed to have been caused by the water in the swollen stream un dermining one of the piers 011 which rested the two eastern spans of the bridge. At 6 o'clock Sunday morning William Berger, a 16-year-old boy living in the western part of the city, took a lantern and walked up the railroad track to ward the creek to ascertain the height of the water. Nearing the bridge he thought he saw water covering the tracks and started to return. On his way back he heard the fast freight ap proaching and waved his lantern in an effort to flag the train. The warning was unnoticed, andasecond later there came a crash as two spans of the bridge went down. The engineer, fireman and Brake man Harley were in the cab of the en gine which lies hidden from sight under twenty feet of water. Emmanuel Church Christmas Notice. Christmas Day, 10 a. m., Morning Prayer and Holy Communion The offering will bo for the Diocesan 'Christ mas Fund foraged and infirm clergy. The Sunday School Christmas Festi. val will be held on Christmas evening, Tuesday, December 24th, at 7 p. m. Owing to the fact that the new Reading Room will not be ready in time, it has been decided to hold the festival in the church. "Wo do hope that our clergy and teachers will net a good example, and "turn down" with emphasis the very prolific suggestions of Christmas festi vals wherein the mythical Santa Claus is given a very prominent place from beginning to end, while the Nativity of our Lord is not only studiously avoided, but absolutely crowded out." —Bishop Whitehead in The Church News. The Banquet. The Masonic Chapter Banquet at the City Hall last evening was one of the best given in many a day. The toasts by Hon. C. A. Mayer, Hon. Geo. | A Walker, E. C. Davison, Esq., A. C. j Blum, Esq., District Deputy High i Priest Jos. J. Lingie and others were j highly entertaining. The ladies of the Presbyterian Church, who prepared I the spread deserve especial praise. ' The retiring High Priest, Hon. I. K. 1 Hockley, who presided as Toast Mas ; ter and to whom the members are in debted for the call, deserves the thanks , for the able and considerate manner ! in which he presided, in fact he is an adapt at this difficult task. Dr. A. W. Baker, the new High Priest, will re -1 ceive the cordial support of all and bids fair to be a popular officer. McKinley Memorial Souvenir. The First National Bank will receive contributions in large or small amounts for the McKinley National Memorial Association, for the purpose of erecting suitable memorials in Canton and Washington in commemoration of the life and deeds of our martyred Presi dent. Indue time the trustees of the association will present each indivi dual contributor a souvenir certificate. Lost. 011 Tuesday, between Chas Brock's residence and M. C. Talis' store, a pocket book, containing one §20.00 note, some change and valuable paper. The finder will be rewarded be leav ing same at D. W. Donavan's. MRS. HARVEY KEPHART. "Liberty and Union, One and Inseparable."— WEßSTEß. EMPORIUM, PA., THURSDAY, DECEMBER 19.1901. Don't Forget It. While enjoying yourself during the Holidays please bear in mind the an nual ball of Rescue Hook and Ladder Company, at opera house, Dec. 31st. Excellent music by Sutton's Orchestra. Those Turkeys. The number of turkeys to be given to widows this year will exceed in numbers any previous year. We hope to have the names of ALL not later than next Saturday, thus giving us time to make arrangements to fill all requests. Please be prompt. The Farland Recital. The entertainment given at Em porium last Saturday evening by Mr. Alfred A. Farland, the celebrated branjoist, was quite well attended, in spite of the inclement weather. Mr. Farland is a wonder and such sweet notes from a banjo is more wonderful. Our citizens greatly appreciated the entertainment. Mr. Hawley's recitations were well received and brought down the house. A Wonderful Stock. Miss H. L. Raymond's establishment has grown to such popularity with the people of this county, that it is now considered in the same light as Wana maker used to be in Philadelphia. Her stock of goods this year are far larger than any previous year, more varied and beautiful than ever before. In every department there are hun dreds of handsome and useful articles that will make your friends happy. Call and see the handsomest line of goods in this county. Delightful Visit. Last Friday evening «i number of Emporium Masons visited their Drill wood brethren and were right royally entertained until a late hour. After participating in the lodge work, all repaired to the Commercial Hotel, where all were feasted and fed to the fullness thereof. There is no use in talking the Driftwoodites know how to reach the hearts of the a verage Em poriumite. The supper which was grand, was prepared by the ladies of the M. E. Church, Mr. and Mrs. Riley cheerfully giving them the use of the house. They are hard to beat. The Rummage Sale. A list of the articles to be seen at the Rummage Sale would exceed the limits of the space allotted to us. I ot all, nor even a majority of the things to be seen will be second-hand. There will be an array of bran new articles of every of the greatest variety and at prices almost absurdly low. Foot wear, under wear, mens and childrens clothing, bedding, towels, handkerchiefs, dolls, novelties, candies, cakes, bread, groceries, etc., etc. Oyster supper Thursday evening. All are invited—2s cents. The Warner House, Emporium. One of the leading hostelries of the northwestern section of the state is the Warner house at Emporium, H. R. Manett proprietor. Since taking charge of this well known hotel Mr. Manett has expended a large sum in making improvements. The house has been painted and papered throughout and presents a very handsome appearance. It is located in the heart of the busi ness section and is modern in every particular. Mr. Manett employs a competent corps of assistants who take an interest in looking at the welfare of the guests. Tlie cuisine is unsurpassed and this, in itself is a worthy recom mendation. —Williamsport Bulletin. Death of firs. Irvin. Many Cameron county citizens will be pained to hear of the death of this estimable lady, she having made many friends in Emporium at the meeting of the Bucktails. The following account we clip from Philadelphia Times: Mrs. Edwin A. Irvin, of Curwens ville, who has been in the city watch ing at the bedside of Colonel Irvin, seriously ill in a sanitarium, died Wed nesday from typhoid fever in a Chest nut street hotel. Colonel Irviu's re covery is doubtful. He returned from the Philippines a year ago, and since that time has been under medical ! treatment. His wife and sister, Nancy, some time | later came to this city and shared in nursing the stricken soldier. Miss Irvin j was 1 iter overcome and is now also a j patient at the same sanitarium with | her brother. A week ago Mrj. Irvin | became a victim to typhoid, and ; gradually grew worse, dying without seeing her husband since her illness ; and without his knowing her condition. J The body was taken to Cunvensville. j Fountain pens, purses, money books at Dodson'B Pharmacy. BRIEF JIENTION. 1902 diaries at H. S. Lloyd's. Nina Bryan entertained the Young Ladies Thimble Club on Saturday evening. William McDonald, of Novelty Res taurant has a special announcement in this issue. Read it and bear it in mind. C. B. Howard Company's mill will close on Saturday for the season, after a very successful year's business. The Methodist Church will have an old fashioned Christmas tree for their Sunday school on Christmas night at 6:30. Rogers-Grilley Recital Saturday night next. Confortable seats for all who come. Choice music. Refined impersonations. Prof. N. Burlingham, of Olean, N.Y., the popular dancing master, will give 'essons in all the latest round dances at Emporium opera house, Dec. 26th, 1901. All cordially invited. The budget of expenses of the govern ment for the next fiscal year is estimat ed by Secretary Gago at §610,000,000. It is a very robust figure, but it pertains to a very robust country.—Pittsburg Times. An exchange gives the following preventive for small-pox: For children, give the child fifteen grains of pure cream of tartar at night and morning; for an adult, dissolve an ounce of cream of tartar to sixteen ounces of water; take a tablespoon quantity three times a day. If parents would exercise the proper care and attention as to the manner in which they rear their families there would be no need of passing a curfew law. It is unfortunate that there is no ordinance that would punish the crim inal negligence of some parents. Bradford Era. Don't foget to look at our extensive line of china, crockery, glassware, lamp goods, jardinieres, fern dishes, house furnishing goods. You need not go outside of our store to make pur chases, that will surely please. Do it while leaving your order for Xtnas. groceries. J. 11. DAY. Western Kansas editors liavo a unique way of prodding up delinquent subscrilers, as this will indicate: "If you have frequent headaches, dizziness fainting spells, accompanied by chills, cramps, corns, bunions, chilblains, epi lipsy and jaundice, as a sign you aro not well, but are liable to die any minute. Pay your subscription a year in advance, and thus make yourself solid for a good obitury notice."—Kan sas Citv Journal. A Washington special, dated Mon day says: When the name of Rep resentative Sibley was drawn from the lottery wheel this afternoon in tha drawing for seats he was standing I behind the rail on the Republican side. Instead of losing valuable time by going around the ai3le ho clambered over the railing. Tho house roared. To night the wags are telling that it was his anxiety to get over on tho Republican side that impelled him to climb the fence." The "rebate stamp" fad has gobbled up our busineis meu, and now, in less than a month, they regret ever having heard of such a scheme. Of course, it was a "dead cinch" for the first few that went into it? —Austin Autograph. Emporium merchants, as usual, bit at the bait. It seems that our merchants are "dead easy" and any scheme that comes along catch them. Legitimate advertising reachea the people the better. The Baptist minister of Emporium took for his text last Sunday evening, "Roads to Hell out of Emporium." We don't know how many of the roads leading out of Emporium the Reverend gentleman considers leads to hell, but in our opinion it's only the main line that runs to Harrisburg.—Austin Auto graph. Brother Caskey evidently for gets that there are some roads in Potter that have many "rocky" places. We should imagine from reading the last issue of the Autograph hell was located mighty close to Austin. Mrs. Howard C. Benham, the widow of the late notorious character of that name, who married him in Shelbyville, Ind., has been living in Olean, incog nito, since his death, says the Bradford Era. She assumed a false name to avoid answering questions and becom ing notorious, but her true identity bo come known and the man who employ ed her as a typewriter girl, discharged her when her secret was discovered. Tho name she assumed was Mariam Williams. She has departed from Olean, according to the latest informa tion, and her present address is un known. Court Proceedings. Court convened here last Monday, Hon. C. A. Mayer, and Associates John McDonald and Geo. A. Walker presiding. The following attorneys were in attendance: Wm. W. Webb, Rochester, N. Y.; T. S. Hickok, Canton, Pa.; B. Gordon Brumley, Phila.; S. W. Smith, Port Allegany; C. H. McCauley and John G. Whitmore, Ridgway; E. J. Jones, St. Marys; M. J. Colcord, Coudersport. All licenses were granted except that of Norris & Hussey, First Fork which is held up for future decision. Court adjourned this morning. The following cases were disposed of: CIVIL LIST. No. 16, January Term, 1901. Cora Stewart, W. A. McClellan and B. E. Smith, Administrators of the estate of Charles H. Stewart, deceased, vs The Sinnamahoning Iron and Coal Company. Green & Shaffer, for 1 'Hi's. Johnson U McNarney for Defts. Settled. No. 6, February Term, 1898. Hattie H. Vail, Executrix and J. W. Vail and W. F. Dunning, Executors of Charles M. Vail, deceased, to use of Elk Tanning Company, a corporation,vs 8. S. Hacket. Green & Shaffer, for I'lff. S. W. Smith, Johnson 4c McNarney, for Deft. Verdict for Pill'. $4,702.70. No. 33, October Term, 1899. Connick and Folle.v, vs Thomas and Whiting, Geo. W. Huntley, jr., for Plff. Settled. No. 6, January Term, 1000. Solomon W. Nyce vs John M. Hicks, Geo. E. Hicks, Henry A. Hicks. Johnson & McNarney, for I'll!'. Green & Shaffer, for Defts. Continued. No. 27, July Term, liiOO. Western Newspaper Union, vs S. S. Hacket. Johnson & McNarney, lor Pill' . Continued. No. October Term. 1900. Josiah Howard, vs Phoebe Granger. Green & Shaffer for I'lff. Settled. No. 0. January Term, 1901. Eugene Kell>, Ex ecutor of the estate of A. G. Kelly, deceased, vs S. S. Hacket. F. D. I.eft. for Plff. Green & Shaffer, for Deft. Verdict for Plff. in sum of ?G5).29. Rule to show cause why new trial should not be granted. . No. l.'S, January Term, 1901. American Pig Iron Storage Warrant Company, vs Sinnamahoning Iron and Coal Company and F. W. Yentzer. C. H. McCauley, for I'lff. Johnson & McNarney, for Deft. Continued at cost of i'lff. No. 20, January Term, 1901, The Weidman Co., vs Richard J. Loyd. Johnson & .McNarney, for I'lff. Green & Shaffer, for Deft. Continued at cost of Deft. No. 5, April Term, 1901. American Harrow Company, vs L. G. Cook. Johnson & McNarney, for Plff?. Ureen A. Shaffer fcr Deft- Settled. No. G, April Term, 1901. McCormick Harvesting Machine Company, vs L. G. Cook. Johnson & McNarney, for Plffs. Green & Shatter, for Deft. Settled, No. 19, April Term, 1901. G. W. Spungler, vs Frank Craven. Green Ac Shaffer, for Deft. Settled. No. 11, April Term, 1901. 15. Nefcy, vs A. A. Moody. Green & Shaffer, for I'lff. Johnson & McNarney, for Deft. Verdict for I'lft. SI3J.CG. No. 15, April Term, 1901. A.M. Haupt and J. S. Haulier,doing business as Haupt and Haulier, Vs It. I'. Hingeman. Green Shaffer, for I'lff. F. D. Leet, for Deft. Verdict for Plff. in sum of slls. No. 46, April Term, 1901. J. S. Haulier, vs R. P. llingenian. Green.V Shaffer, for Plff. F. D. Leet, for Deft. Verdict for Plff. sum of $54. No, 20, July Term, 1801. Edward 11. Watson, Charles Wat«on, KateG. Watson and J. Montgomery Haldy, trading as Watson and Co., vs Tlios. J. Riley. F. D. Leet, for Plff. Johnson & McNarney, for Deft. Verdict for Deft. Rule to show cause why new trial should not be granted. No. 25, July Term, 1901. Stephen Rouse, vs Frank Craven. Johnson A: McNarney, fur Plff. Green & Shaffer, for Deft. Settled. No. 28, July Term, 1901. John Kelly, vs Frank Swesey. F. D. Leet for Deft. Continued. No. 37, October Term 1901. Joseph Kaye, vs Frank Lockwood. Green & Shaffer, for Plff F. D. Leet, for Deft. Continued and to be settled. COMMONWEALTH CASES. The most important of the Common wealth cases disposed were: E J. Cotter, who was arrested for tapping the Warner House money drawer, was sentenced to Western Penitentiary for two years and six months. j Henry Rogers, larceny of a watch, sentenced to Huntingdon Reformatory. Quite a Night for Banquets. Last evening was quite a night for Banquets. In addition to the Masonic gathering and spread, the ladies, who served the elegant spread, held quite a breezy session, with Mrs. C. H. Felt a3 Toast Master. Appropriate respon ses were made by Mrs. Davison, Mrs. Hill, Mrs. Hockley, the Misses Leet ! and Miss Wiley. The previous guests of the evening were handled without gloves, to the Queen's taste. About mid-nieht, Henry G. Seger, of i Chicago, who was visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. N. Seger, entertained a few of his friends at the Warner House, in true Chicago style. We should like to give a full ac sount of the elaborate but are ttnablo to see the toast master. Toys for the boys, toys for the girle. A full assortment of games, blocks and ■ mechanical toys to suit every body atH. i S. Lloyd's. TERMS: $2.00 —$1.50 IN ADVANCE. WEATHER REPORT. (Forecast by T. B. Lloyd.) FRIDAY, Snow. SATURDAY, Snow. SUNDAY, Fair. I2OGAL _NOTIGES. Taggart'w stock of China novelties is immense. Toilet brushes of all kinds at Dod son's Pharmacy. Fine line of pure candies at H. S. Lloyd's. Xmas boxes cigars. All the leading brands, SI.OO per box at H. S. Lloyd's. Comb and Brush seta at Taggart's is way ahead of anything he has ever had. Cigars in small holiday packages at Dodson's Pharmacy. A full assortment of elegant odors and toilet waters at Dodson's Phar macy. Call and examine our 1902 calendars from 10c to 25c. H. S. LLOYD. Amber, briar, and murschaum pipes, cigar and cigarette holders for holiday presents at Dodson's Pharmacy. We have been too busy unpacking and selling goods to write a big blow out. Our fine goods and low prices is doing the business. Call and see us. GEO. J. LABAR. Our stock of books for the holiday season is the best; and most complete we have ever shown. Call and examine the stock. H. s. LLOYD. HOW yould you like to make a Christ mas present of a fino crayon? W. G. Bair malios them and we suggest you leave your order at onco as he gets busier as the Holidays approach. Santa Claus left the§most of his doll stock at our store this year. We can not fail to suit yon in style and prices. Call and see them. 11. S. LLOYD. Over eighteen years in business gives us a good idea w hat the people want and we have it, with pricr 3 away down. Call and see us. GEO. J. LABAR. Don't you remember how sorry you were last Christmas time that you did not examine and g£t the prices of Taggart's books before buying; don't get caught that way this year. There is no use in trying to give kinds and prices of the goods I keep. It is too big a job, as the store is cram med full of everything in the furniture line. Call in. GEO. J. LABAR. Pictures for the wall, mantle and table, silver and pearl novelties and all kinds of fancy goods at the lowest prices at H. S. Lloyd's POULTHY FOR SALE.— I Throughbred light Brahama and Buff Wyandottes,aß good as any in the state. Also dealer in crushed oyster shells for poultry, 90c per 100. Agent for Lambert's Death to Lice. ALFRED NELSON. Emporium, Pa. 41tf. 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 City Hotel. Such a fine line of Iron Beds and Bedroom Suites, Chiffoniers, Side boards, Combination Desks and Couch es, Rocking chairs without number, has never been seen in Emporium be fore Call and see them before the pick is taken. GEO. J. LABAR. 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 tokeDS. The artists proofs are ail the go this season and a dozen will do for twelve presents. There is nothing mere acceptable. Call and see them at W. G. Bair's studio, opposite Bank. Christmas Toast. "Here's to those whom we love and to those who love us, and to those who j love those whom we love, and to those ; who love thoso who love," is an old t toast revived by Mr. Clyde Fitch and I introduced in the famous dinner scene of"The Climbers." Miss Amelia Bing ham has received so many requests for a copy of the toast that she has been compelled to reproduce it in printed form. LUAKIUUD. i BARKER—DANFOI ITH—At tlie Baptist parson | age, Saturday evening, Dec. 14th. by the Rev. W. A, Pugsley, E. (J. Uarfcer ami Clara K. Danl'orth both of Emporium, were united in 1 holy wedlock. NO. 43.
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