THE CAMERON COUNTY PRESS. ESTABLISHED BY C. B. GOULD, MARCH 1866. VOL. 37. Bachelor Girls Club. The Bachelor Girls Club, numbering sixteen, met at the home of Miss Maud Steck last Monday evening. Of course they had a pleasant time, no "horrid men" being allowed within a square. Circus Coming. Agents for Welsh Bros, circus are billing the town for the big show on Monday, June 9th. The bill car will arrive tomorrow and post the large bills throughout the county. Remem ber the date. Hot Time. Last Friday the Soda factory con nected with Climax Works, near this place, caught fire and destroyed about §1,500 worth of machinery and stock. It did not take that hustling company long to repair the damage. It was quick work all around. Thanks. Miss May Agnes Kelley, wishes to return her thanks through the PRESS to Mr. Josiah Howard for kindly allow ing her the use of the Reading Room for her lecture on "Higher Physical Lile;" also to the ladies who very kind ly responded to the cards of invitation, thereby encouraging her in her work. MAY AGNES KELLEY. Eloquent Sermon. Rev. O. S. Metzler, pastor of First Methodist Episcopal church, delivered the Memorial address to the G. A. 11., last Sunday evening to a crowded church. It is voted one of the most eloquent addresses ever listened to by our people. We regret out limited space will not allow of our publishing the address of our genial friend. Farmers' Institutes. The County Board of Farmers' In stitute Managers, will meet at the County Commissioners' office on the second Tuesday of June, to arrange for the place where Institutes are to be held this season. All of our people who desire Institutes, ought to attend this meeting and present their claims. This Board is composed of the Local Mem bers of the State Board of Agriculture, and one representative from each County Agricultural Society, the Pomona Grange and County Alliance. If you find that you cannot attend this meeting, address a letter with your request to Chairman of Board of In stitute Managers, care of County Com missioners. W. H. HOWARD, Chairman Local Committee. BRIEF NENTION. Ri hard Condon reports the finding I of an umbrella at St. Mark's cemetery 1 ist Friday. B irney Farrell, of Costello, closed a \ contract with McDonald brothers to 1 operate a log job on First Fork, on Tuesday. I William Hatfield's Merry Go Round is delighting the small boy and girl and we know a few older persons who ap pear to enjoy the fun. Hi Henry's Minstrels are sidetracked near Willimantic, Conn., and under quarantine on account of a case of small pox in the minstrel car. J. C. Welsh, one of Eldreu's most prominent citizens, died last week, Wednesday, of pneumonia. Mr. Welsh is well known in Emporium, where he had many friends. POSITION WANTED.—A middlo aged widow, with good reference, wants a position as housekeeper. Address, "H," care A. C. Goodwin, Emoorium, R. F. D., No. 2. The lecture given by Miss May Agnes Kelley at the Reading Room on Wed nesday was in every sense instructive and entertaining. Any lady who failed to hear it missed an opportunity not often afforded in our town. Miss Kelley is a pleosant and entertaining lady. Henry Wallace-Phillips, the author of "Ree Saunders" has been making readers of McClure's Magazine laugh pretty regularly ever since his debut with "The Red Headed Cupid." His latest, "Billy tho Buck," in the June McClure's, might, however, be called a story with a purpoisc: to wit, to disabuse people of the notion traditionally ex pressed in the phrases "gentle deer," "timid deer," and the like' and to im press them with the fact that the horned creatures are the lords of brute creation. Only once in his career is Billy worsted by man or boast in fur fight; that was by tiie big Ingun Jimmey-Hit-the- Bottle, or more poetically "Strong Bull," and with this exception, tho author seems to establish hiu case satisfactorily. Subscribe for tiio PRESS; only §1.50 a year in advance. DEATH'S DOINGS. DOEBLER. William H. Doebler, aged 37 years and 7 months, died Wednesday, May 21st at the home of his brother, Charles Doebler, in Rich Valley. Deceased sustained an injury to his spine nine years ago, while working in the woods, which resulted in a disease of the bone and though the best hospitals were visited and the most skilful surgeons consulted, a cure could not be affected. He was a member of the Methodist Episcopal church, at Johnsonburg, and died in the comfort and hope of the Christian religion. Funeral services were conducted in the Rich Valley church last Saturday by the Rev. O. S. Metzler. LAST HAD* RITES. Our last issue having taken place be fore the funeral of Miss Margaret Coyle, we were unable to give the ac count of the last sad rites of this de servedly popular young lady, which occurred on Friday. All that was mor tal of this once joyous, happy child reposed upon a couch casket of white, amidst a bank of beautiful flowers, many being very handsome. It was a very sad, although beautiful sight. Promptly at nine o'clock funeral di rector B. Egan, assisted by others, ar ranged for the final ceremony. Slow ly tho large concourse of carriages wended their way to St. Mark's Catho lic church, which was well filled with relatives and friends of the deceased. Arriving at the church the casket was preceded by six beautiful young ladies, (Misses Rosa Ritchie, Rose Bair, Marie Nangle, Sara McDonald, Kate Cum mings and Ada Garrity,) clad in white, bearing in their arms handsome flow ers which they tenderly placed upon the casket containing their dead friend and companion. After all were seated Father Downey said Mass, after which Father Groliowski, in an eloquent and touching manner spoke of the dead. Ilis remarks were very appropriate and coming, as they did, from an en tire stranger, were well received. Mr. and Mrs. Lion of St. Marys, and Father Becker of Port Allegany had charge of the singing, which was nicely rendered. The following relatives and friends from out of town were in attendance at the funeral: Mr. and Mrs. O'Connor, Mrs H Mal lett, Wilkeu-Barre, Pa.; Mrs. Jas. Wil son, Blancliard, Pa.; Airs. John Cole, Curwensville, m Pa.; ('has. E.llanhauser, Miss Emma Hahnhauser, Miss Ger trude Ilahnhauser, Mr. and Mrs. Lion, St. Marys, Pa.; Misses Jennie and Jessie Norris, Kane. Edward M. Parrott. Edward Moore Parrott, whose death was announced yesterday morning, was a well known resident of this city, where he had lived for about ten years. He was a native of Arden, Orange county, N. Y., and graduated from tho school of mines, Columbia College, from which institution he received the degree of mining engineer. He was in charge of mining work in Utah, con nected with the Pennsylvania Railroad at Altoona, engaged in railroad con struction in Costa Rica and the Western states and had a large amount of work on the Erie canal For many years he had been at tho head of a mining com pany whose offices are located in Rochester. Mr. Parrott was a nephew of the well known inventor of the gun bearing his name and was connected with tho Arden, Kenble, Dr Peyster, Paulding and other Hudson river families. He was a member of tho Rochester Whist Club and the Engineers' Club, of Now \ ork. He leaves a widow and six children, Rev. E. M. Parrott, Madeline and George Paulding Parrott, of this city, and Robert P. Parrott, Frederick T. Parrott and Mrs Henry Schroeder, of New York city. There will be prayers at the residence No 215 Oxford street, this afternoon at 3:30 o'clock. The funeral and burial will tako place at Arden, Orange county, N. Y., to-morrow.—Rochester, N. Y., Chronicle, May 19th, 1902. Wegman Piano Parade. O. B. Hummel, the popular music dealer, received sixteen of tho celebrat ed Wegman pianos yesterday and the removal of the instruments from the freight depot to the Hummel music rooms was made the occasion of a grand parade. All tho drays in the city that could be secured were in the procession. The horses had white covers on which was painted in black "Wegman pianos." When tho parade reached the music house the drays were backed to the curb ready for un loading tho pianos, and while they re mained in line a photograph of the s.ene was taken by Floyd.—Lock Haven Express. "Liberty and Union, One and Inseparable."— WEßSTEß. EMPORIUM, PA., THURSDAY, MAY 29,1902. Double Track Contracts Awarded. Double tracking of the Philadelphia i and Erie railroad will soon start. Chief j Engineer Brown, of the Pennsylvania j railroad, has awarded the following contracts for grading and masonry work in connection with the double tracking: Section No. 1, from Nisbet to Jersey Shore, to Thomas F. Kerns & Son, of Pottsville; No. 2, from the east end of Keating bridge to mile post No 175, west of Round Island, toMiller & McGraw, of Philadelphia; No. 3 from mile post No. 168, at Driftwood to Mc- Menamin & Sims, of Philadelphia; No. 4, from Driftwood to mile post No. 163, west of Huntly, to C. A. Sims & Co., of Philadelphia; No. 7, from mile post No. 175 to Emporium Junction, to A F. Chapman & Co., of Buffalo. Sections 5 and 6 are yet to be awarded:—Lock Haven Democrat. Messrs. Chapman 6 Co., have arrived in Emporium and opened their business olllce in F. M. Overhiser's building, West Fourth street. This firm have the contract to grade from Emporium to one mile below Cameron. It will take until Dec. Ist to complete their contract. It will be lively times along the P. & E. this summer. At least two thousand men will be employed in this county alone. Assaulted by Masked Hen. Last Friday morning about one o'clock, three masked men entered the home of E. D. Sizer, at Sizerville, fore-1 ing open the front door with a fence ' rail. Two of the men proceeded to the second floor, where Mr. Geo. 11. Dodge wan sleeping, while the other chap went into Mr. Sizer's room. Tiie two attacked Mr. Dodge striking him over the head with a club, inflicting several severe wounds on his head. Mr. Dodge clinched with one of the intruders throwing liiin down stairs, at the same time clinging to him. Mr. Sizer and wife were also cruelly dealt with, both being clubbed and chocked. Mr. Sizer is an old man yet ho tackled his man .md landed a good kick into his assail ant while getting out of bed. After severely injuring all occupants of the house the intruders departed without taking time to ransack the house. Mr. Sizer had no (ire arms with which to defend his home and endeavored to get a stiek of wood, when he received a terrible blow on top of the head. Mr. Miller, who resides across the road, called Burdette Edwards and Chas. H. Howard, who endeavored to follow the scoundrels, but they had made good their escape. The cause of the assault is a mystery. No arrests have yet been made, except the retention of some tramps, who were discharged. From what we can learn, we believe tho guilty parties were well acquainted with tho premises. It is hoped the law may get its hands unto the parties. Camp Meeting Notice. The annual camp meeting of the Bradford District, Oil City Conference will be held in Wiley's Grove, Em porium, Pa., June 18th to 25th, 1002. Rev. W. B. lioupe, I). E., will have charge, assisted by Rev. S. K. Wheat lake, of Greenville, 111., and preachers of the district. The grove will be well lighted. Water will be supplied on the ground. Lumber, straw and other necessaries will be furnished on the ground, at reasonable rates. We expect people here from all parts of the District to camp on the ground during the meet ing, and extend an invitation to all to come and spend the week with us in the leafy temple. Tents can be rented at reasonable rates, (see bills) by applying to F. W. McClelland, Emporium, Pa., or writing Rev. W. B. ltoupe, No. 75 Bennett street, Bradford, Pa. We have but one motive in holding the mooting, namely saving souls and building up christian character. We invite pastors and people to come. F. W. MCCLELLAND. Baptist Church Notes. Dr. John Feltwell will speak morn ing and evening. Evening subject: "Is it just to shut the lost forever iu hell for a life of sin on earth." Bible school at close of morning worship, 0. E. Crandell, Supt. Y. P. S. C. E. 6:30, B. Olmsted, President. Preaching every night except Saturday, by Dr. Felt well All welcome. Big Trout. John Hout brought to town, last Thursday, the largest trout ever seen in this county, as far as heard from. It was of'the brown species and weighed, when dressed, 2 j pounds. Mr. Hout speared the flub opposite P. S. Culver's farm, on main stream. Dr. Smith socurod and weighed the fish. It was a beauty. Best Refrigerator for the least money at La Bar's. J Hon. H. C. /VCormick Has Passed Away. Williamsport Bulletin. The end has come to the Hon. Henry C. McCormick. He passed away at the family residence, 620 West Fourth street, at 2:10 o'clock Monday after noon, and a few minutes afterward the bells of tlio city tolled out the sad tid ings, announcing the weary hours of watching and waiting at the bedside of one of Williamsport's most distinguish ed citizens for some faint gleam of hope were over. Regret was everywhere expressed when it became known that the final end had come to General Mc- Cormick. The news of his death spread rapidly, and tharo wasn't a citizen of Williamsport who did not mourn the demise of Mr. McCormick. HIS LAST HOURS OP LIFE. When the patient took a turn for the worse in the early hours of Sunday morning, after he had seemingly pro gressed so finely towards recovery the day before, the attending physicians were very much alarmed, and saw at once that the case had again become critical. After a consultation, it was decided to again summon Professor Tyson from Philadelphia, but that dis tinguished specialist, as already related in the Gazette and Bulletin, did not hold out much hope when he arrived here after making his record-breaking run in a special Pennsylvania train. Professor Tyson left for home Monday morning. Mr. McCormick was in a comatose state all of Sunday, but could at times be aroused. His brother, William M McCormick, of Philadelphia, arrived Sunday morning, and after he had reached the sick room, the General was aroused and recognized him. The pa- after shaking hands with and bidding his brother good bye, again relapsed into that comatose condition. He became unconscious Sunday even ing, and it was impossible afterward to rouse him. When this stage in his con dition had arrived he sank rapidly, and it was announced early Monday morn ing that the end was not far off, it being only a question of but a few hours. MEDICAL SCIENCE UNAVAILING. Every effort was made to save the life of the distinguished patient, every thing known to medical science and skill being employed in the treatment of (Ire case, but in vain. During all of Sunday and Monday the immediate re latives and friends of the family were at the McCormick home, and many telegrams of condolence were received Monday evening. There was much concern over Mr. McCormick's illness all over the suite. Mr. McCormick's illness was very brief. Only a week ago Monday he was at his office, and a week previous he was in Virginia, returning home with the fatal malady, at first thought trivia], that ended his life. As already stated in the Gazette and Bulletin, Mr. McCormick and wife were to have been a party that were to have sailed last Saturday for Europe. The party were to have met Joseph W. Cochran, Jr., and wife, the latter Mr. and Mrs. McCormick's daughter, who are now in Europe, in London next Saturday, and a coaching trip through England was to have followed. But the General's sudden illness prevented, and a cablegram to this effect was on Friday last sent to Mr. and Mrs Coch ran. Several cablegrams have since been flashed to Europe, but the tourists cannot bo located, and this is one of the saddest features of the death of General McCormick. The messages have been sent abroad to different points, but up to Monday evening no reply had been received here. On Monday Senator Cochran telephoned to the Steamship company's office in New York, asking the officers in charge to locate Mr. and Mrs. Cochran at any cost, but they could give no information. Word was heard from Mr. and Mrs. Cochran on Wednesday of last week, and at that time they were in Nice, but since then their whereabouts are unknown. They will doubtless receivo the first news of General McCormick's illness in Lon don, where a number of cablegrams have been sent, if they are not located before Friday. FUNERAL ON THURSDAY. The funeral will be held on Thurs day afternoon, at 3 o'clock, and inter ment will be made in Wildwood ceme tery. SECOND TERM IN CONGRESS. In 1888 Mr. McCormick was renomi nated, and was re-elected by the hand some majority of 4,664, leading the Presidential ticket 254 votes, which was a substantial recognition of his worth and popularity, and a marked approval of his course during his first term. In the Fifty-first Congress he was made Chairman of the Committee on Rail ways and Canals, and a member of the Judiciary committee, and the Commit tee on Edueaiion, and was recognized as one of (he ablest members from Pennsylvania. His second term expired March 4, 1891, and since that time he had given his principal attention to the practice of his profession. Since the death oftho Hon. Henry C. Parsons the firm of H. C. &S. T. McCormick had been the solicitors of the Penn sylvania railroad here. Tlioy also re presented the New York Central, the Westmoreland and Somerset railroad, the Williamsport. and North Branch railroad, the United States Leather company in this district, and other or ganizations, besides having a large in dividual clientage. IN THE BUSINESS FIELD. As a business man Mr. McCormick possessed the same successful traits and qualifications that made him one of the leading lawyers of the state. For the past two decades or more he has been closely allied with the ms- toria] advancement and prosperity of Williamsport. In 1873 he helped or ganize the Lycoming Nationtl bank of which he was a director for fourteen years. In April, 1887, he severed his connection with that bank to help found the banking house of Cochran, Payno & McCorrnicb, an institution which has grown to be of great financial strength and popularity. Mr. McCormick had been for several years a hard-working member and director of the Board of Trade lie was director of William sport Dickinson Seminary. He also was the prime mover in organizing the Edison Electric Illuminating company, was president of the company the first two years of its existence, and since then had been a director. Mr. Mc- Cormick, too, helped reorganize the Williamsport Gas company, and had for years been identified with the Williamsport Passenger Railways. In 1892, he was elected president of the Williamsport and North Branch Rail road company, and took an active part in the promotion of many other public and charitable enterprises, including the Williamsport hospital. He retired from the presidency of the Williamsport and North Branch railroad on January 15, 1895, when Governor Hastings appointed him Attorney Ganeral of Pennsylvania, and he remained in the Cabinet until the end of the Hastings administration. Emmanuel Church. Celebration of the Holy Communion next Sunday, June Ist at a 11 a. m. Big Snakes. Everal Housler killed a monster rattler last week that sported twelve rattles. The crop of snakes bids fair to be numerous this year. James I lousier and a fellow workman killed two snakes, one of which carried twelve rattles. Death of H. Clay AlcCormlck. This community, in fact tha whole state, were shocked to hear of the death of this excellent gentleman Mr. McCormick enjoyed the confidence and respect of our people. His death is a great loss to the entire state We understand many of Cameron county's business and personal friends will at tend his funeral this p. m. Eye Specialist. Prof. W. H. Budine, the well known Eye Specialist, of Binghamton, N. Y., will be at R. 11. Hirseh's jewelry store, Emporium, Juno 13th and 14th Eyes tested and examined free. All work guaranteed. If you have weak eyes or headache don't fail to call and see Prof. Budine, as he makes a speciality of correcting all such cases. Lenses ground to fit all kinds of peculiar sight. 14-2t. First Pork. FIRST FORK MAY 26th, 1902. Am in receipt of dispatch stating that Mrs. Nellie (Williams) Sinclair had died at Jamestown, N. D. She leaves a husband and three children, and one brother, T. A. Will iams, of Windsor, N. D. They were formerly living at this place and were the children of Levi Williams. T. A. is the only living representative of the family now. R. M. WILLIAMS. A Profitable Week. The Mission services that were con ducted at St. Mark's Catholic Church last week closed on Sunday. They were very largely attended and must result in good to Father Downey's flock as well as members of other de nominations, many of whom attended every service. Fathers Grohowski and Lauer, who conducted the services, are highly educated gentlemen, fluent talkers and enthusiastic workers in their mission duties. Muttersbcugh-Johnston. Mr. Joseph S. Jrhnston, editor of Driftwood Gazette, and Miss Gertrude Muttersbough, tho pleasant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Muttersbough, of Driftwood, were married at the resi dence of her parents, Wednesday noon, May 21st, Rev. Faus, of M. E. church officiating. After a short trip to eastern points they returned to Driftwood and are now comfortably located in their home, receiving their friends. The PRKSS congratulates these excellent young people and be speak a happy future. Emporium's First Rector. The Rev. C. C. Parker of Philadel phia, stopped at the Warner House Tuesday night en route to Warren, where he will take part in the conse cration services of Trinity Memorial church on Friday. Mr. Parker was the first rector of that Parish, having been sent to the oil regions in 1801 by Bishop Alonzo Porter. He had charge also of missions in Corry and Ridgway, and held occasional services in Emporium. He was the first Episcopal clergyman to hold services in this place, having been here before the Rev. Mr. Orrick, whose name is the first to appear iu the J old register of the Emmanuel Parish. TERMS: $2.00 —$1.50 IN ADVANCE WEATHER REPORT. (Forecast by T. B. Lloyd.) FRIDAY, Fair. SATURDAY, Rain. SUNDAY, Probably Fair. Republican Coanty Convention. In accordance with a resolution adopted by the Kepublican County Comirtittee, empowering the Chairman to call a Caucus and County Conven tion, the Republican Primary Elections and r^ C r ent ; on ! or Cameron county will be nela as follows, to-wit: County Convention. The Republican County Convention will meet Court House, in the Borough of Emporium, TUESDAY, JUNE 3rd, 1902, at 1:00 o'clock, p. m., purpo , se of o,ec ti"K delegates to the and Senatorial Conventions and the transaction of such other business as may properly come before the Convention. Republican Primary Election. The Republican Primary Elections for Careen on county will be held 011 SATURDAY, MAY 31st, 1002. Emporium Borough—West Ward, a: Reading Room, at 7:00 tn 9:00 p.m. 4 delegates ; Middle Ward, at Council Room, at 7:00 to 9:00 p. m.—3 delegates; East Ward,at I lose House,at 7:00 to 9:00 p. m.—3 delegates. Nhippen Township, at Court House, at 2:00 to •1:00 p. m.—6 delegates. «# l «?m t % e .£ wm,hip A f l , Kizervi "o Bath House, at 6.00 to 8:00 p. m.—2 delegates# Lumber township, at MeConnell's store, Cam eron, from 6:00 to 8:00, p. m. 3 delegates. Gibson Township, at Curtin House, Drift wood at 2:30 to 1:30 p. m —5 delegates. . „ H wood ""rough, at Curtin House, at 7:00 to 9:0o p. m.—-1 delegates. . o!£ ve Township, at Shaffer's Hotel, from 0:00 to 8:00 p. m.—4 delegates. The last date for filing names of delegates for nomination, with the County Committee for each election district for delegates to the County Convention, is May 21th. By order of County Committee , Attes' • BLUM, Chairman J. P. MCNARNKY, Sec'y. L2OGAL NOTICES. ~ Come and seo the beat Refrigerator. The only good one on earth at Laßar's. Tlie Refrigerators will keep you cool jr.it to look at them, ( 'nets you nothing to look at them at Laßar's. Zinc and Grinding Make Devoe Lead and Zinc Paint wear twice: as long as lead and oil raised by hand. Murry & Coppersmith sell our paint. tf The restaurant run in connection with the Adam, Meldrum & Anderson ("o.'s groat department store in Buffalo is an ideal place to rest and to relieve the tedium of shopping. The cuisine sustains the firm's motto "second to none" and the prices are very moderate, SHAW'S PURE MALT-Is free from adulteration, drugs, crude spirits and other harmful ingredients. Absolutely pure. Sold Bv 36-17-ly p. X. BLUMLE. Cypher Chick Feed for young chicks. Contains eleven different seeds and grains. Also Cypher egg stimulant and lice powder. Guaranteed to givo satisfaction. G. 11. DICKENSON. Fashion orders you to wear white this season —comfort nudges you and says do. Adam, Meldrum & Anderson Co., ot Buffalo, anticipated the trendof fashion months ago and have the most beautiful and dainty goods. See their advertisement in another column. PAINTING AND PAPER HANGING. — The undersigned has secured the servi ces of two first-class painters and paper hangers and is prepared to take con tracts, either by day or job. First class work guaranteed. 12-tf C. A. VAN LEW. Comfort and fashion stand together this year- This will be a white yoar— more white will bo worn this season than ever before. After all it is the wisest choice, for what could be cooler, more dainty and becoming for summer wear than just white. The Adam, Mel drum & Anderson Co., of Buffalo, are first in the field with the season's choic est goods which are just the thing for graduating gowns and use after. Their advertisement appears in another column. Not in a Trust or Combine. The new easy running "Le Roy Plows" are made by an independent company not controlled by a trust. Farmers, these plows are* the best made. They are "easy to hold" and "easy to draw"; furnished in all sizes and stylo adapted to the conditions of soil on your farm. Call for a catalogue and leave your order for a "Le Kov Plow," at C. H. JE9SOP Emporium, Pa. No Gloss Carriage Paint Made Will wear as long as Devoe's. No others are as heavy bodied, because Devoe's weigh 3 to 8 ounces more to the pint. Sold by Murry & Copper smith. u Edgar Newton, who for several months has been attending Buffalo Dental College, is at home for several weeks, to visit with his parents, on West Allegany Avenue.—l 2-3. A Emporium Woman Asks "Have you a lloor paint that will last Iwo weeks ?» Y o s we have Devoe's; it has ii beautiful £»loss and will wear two years if properly applied. Murry & Coppersmith. MARRIED. ■ RIRIH.E -D.\NI„KTII.—At the home of s. H Hacket, Emporium, Wednesday, May 11, i!X)2 « i \iV McClelland, Win. Henry Grihhle' .ind .Miss Olive I.ovine Danforth, both ol'Um porium. NO. 14.
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