THE CAMERON COUNTY PREBV ESTABLISHED BY C. B. GOULD, MARCH 1866. VOL. 37. MEN'S SOCIAL SUPPER. . Mr. Josiah Howard Pleasantly Enter tains About Fifty Gentlemen Friends. Friday evening, July 4th, 1902. MR. JOSIAH HOWARD, one of Emporium's most euergetic citizens and foremost busi ness men, issued invitations to about fifty of our citizens to partake of a Banquet, at the Free Reading Room. An elegant spread was prepared by the ladies of Em manuel Church Sewing Society, under Mr. Howard's direction. Just the object of the occasion was one of mystery until .Mr. Howard, who presided at the board, rapped for order, addressing those present as follows: "MAN SHALL NOT LIVE 11Y BREAD ALONE," "AND NONE LIVKTII OR DIETII UNTO HIMSELF." God in all ages has raised up men to set forth his truths for our guidance in life and growth, and it would seem as though these words were well worth re peating and studying 011 Independance Day. Independence is not imprudence nor renunciation of obligation and responsi bility; neither is it withdrawal from the sphere of orgausz'jd governments. Our Fathers had no sooner proclaimed this Declaration of Independence than they began drafting a set of rules an' l -> gulations to be known as the "Constitu tion" and to-day, we their children, have lodges, societies and corporations, with constitution and bj-laws to foster i»nd regulate u!l of industry, cli aity and pifiasurc Nevertheless,as the freest nation and people iu the world we are growing to love law and constitutional authority more and more, as the only method ol reaching fair treatment and progress among mm. With this spirit of fairness and good will toward each other, we are gradually broadening and grasping the higher ideals of life and realize that pride, with meat and clothing, is not all of life. We want patent laws that will protect all peifc^H3, either native or foreign, in the benefits of their skill or brains; we be lieve iu the rights of ownership, but we also u ; i.t families and friends with lodges and churches, and wo must stop long »nough in our mad rush for victuals and style togo walking with our wives and children as well us to associate with our friends, and find time togo to church. Giving t.i church and family money alone will 1 do, wc must nive of our time as T1 Sab Lath School and the Public | School have done a gr< at good to the I present generation, hut this good is very I much offkt t w'ter • tli • school goes too far and relieve the parent of all care or at- I tenti into tlv« in nil and intellectual do- I velopu 1 nt oi :he ehi' I. Iu my opioi'. 11 tlure is no cloud on the | horizon of our country's future that looms j so da! i ly as the inclination of men to be stingv >viui their time and to shirk re spoiiM ulitv in family, or social and poli- I tif.il ctlairs. And we are awake and ' realiz that we must do more than pass divorce and curfew laws with cumpulsory school attendance for both rich and poor. Realizing that men are only grown up i hildrcn and need the kindergarten sys tem for themselves we will insist that part of the public money shall be spent on free night schools, free public baths and an organized system of public play grounds,organized and controlled, because it is only by the kind jealding of the individual for the benefit of the majority, that the spirit ol fair play and generosity are developed as the twin brothers of energy and ambition. If our town did not have any public recognition of the Fourth it was because you and I did not think it was worth while trying to control the rowdy and drunken element, but it certainly is not for the good of our youug people that they are left to seek their own pleasure on National Holidays. This is a reading room and a gymna sium but it lias been the earnest endeavor of the management of this building that it should not drift into a loafing place for boys, so their hours for attendance have been very much restricted, as you A'ill notice by the cards, and we would like to ask your help in carrying out the idea that a public library and gymnasium, that is not allowed to become a loafing place, is a good thing iu any city, if rightly conducted. I wish to thank the large number of you for cash and time, as well us good will, so often expressed, and to assure you all that the contribution box on the stand is a willing receptacle and that the moral support of your presence here lor one-half an hour ouee a month would do an immense amount ol good and 1 am sure if we would all work to gether wo would more than ever appre ciate the blessings of that law which not only regulates the speed of carriages, bicycles and automobiles, but demands that they shall keep their ligiits shiniuir, not particularly so they can see'other travelers on the road, but so that others without lights may see them. The Free Reading Room ami Gymna sium is one of the handsomest place.-! to be found outside of the larger cities and the exclamations of admiration and sur prise manifested by "strangers within our gates" is one of wonderment that a little city in the mountains is so fortunate to possess advantages far ahead of majiy cities. Mr. Howard entered into this work for love, not for glory, and having firmly established the institution a.l lie asks is the support of our citizens in maintaining it—their frequent attendance and encouragement of all to avail them selves of the knowledge to be found in the good books to be found there. Short talks were given by Messrs. J. D. Logan, J. F. Parsons, J. 11. Fetter, when the toastmaster, called upon C. W. Shaffer, Esq., who responded at some length, outlining the object of the gather ing, as follows: MR. TOASTSMASTER:— It is fitting that this representative assemblage should meet in this institu tion, dedicated to the public l'or its pleasure and betterment. I speak to men with high appreciation of the value of education in every direction and of every kind. In this community composed of tradesmen and craftsmen all are neigh bors, and because we are neighbors we deal together as friends, interested in each other's welfare and willing to yield something to each other's circum stances. Let us adopt for our motto, "The world owes a living;" let us, however, give it proper interpretation, and let us give thoughts to the suggestions arising from such interpretation in our efforts to discover a just and true standard of success. The most absurd thing for men or women to do at any time of life is to allow the least approach to an idea that because the world owes them a living the world ought to bring it to them. This is not tlie way the world behaves. It will pass by all who wait, aud bestow on others wno are working and striving, the good tilings it has in store. It sometimes seems that there are those, who, when their days of study are over, harbor the delflsion that the time of effort is past, and that their educational equipment ought of itself and by its own momentum to bear them to the easy haven of success. Au indulgence in this delusion ac counts for the disappointed, the com plaining and the querulous, who be come the wrecks that lie upon the shores of life's activity. In this day of jostling competition, one who, by individual, independent effort, it able to meet reasonable \V:MUK and to live comfortably,may be said to be in receipt of what the world owes him. Wnen this point is reached modest accumulation is close at hand, and usually only waits on economy and a repression oi' fictitious needs, and if wealth and fortune finally follow honest, courageous, persevering and self-reliant effort, the debt the world owes will not be overpaid. Thus in different degrees, the "living" due us has been secured, that is so far as is represented by comfortable existence and accumulation. More is necessary however, before this "living" can cor respond with our standard of success. For every degree of living the world' accords to us we owe something to our fellows—-the people of the world— whether they are of our kin and house hold or whether they are only related to us by the broad bonds of common humanity. Wo cannot keep honest books altogether on one side, if we have means to meet our wants and live comfortably, we owe obligations to those dependent on us, and a duty in the maintenance of a household per vaded by cheerful contentment and the influence of morality if we have reached the degree of accumulation, the obligations are joined by others covering a larger area; and it the stage of wealth and fortune has been reach ed, they have superadded to them valid olaims upon*us iu aid of charity and in furtherance of enterprises which ele- I vate, educate and improve our fellow men. With these duties fully discharg ed, we have made a further advance in combining the living we have secured with the best standard of success. The factors of success still lacking are in no way connected with our financial conditions, nor with any obligations growing out of them. They are attached to life itself and to human fellowship; they concern our social re lations, the duty we owe our neighbors and associates and the duty we owe our country. Kind words to those in need of them, j sympathy with the distressed and af flicted, charity and mild counsel for the erring, encouragement for the des pondent, thoughtful consideration for the humble and lowly, and a constant exemplification of the cheerfulness and happiness of an upright life will fre quently yield richer harvests in the fields of life's success than wealth can produce. Let us add in completion of our standard of true success, a constant example of patriotic love of country and a conscientious discharge of every j duty of citizenship—not perfunctorily S nor in blind obedience to party leader i ship—but intelligently, and in sober | recognition of the responsibility the j citizen assumes to his government in a land where the people rule. Moved with a desire consonant with these ideas our worthy townsman es tablished these comfortable rooms, and supplied the large Circulating Library ' of history, smaller works of science and the standard and recent works of fic tion, including the brilliant book by our talented towns-lady. To this has been added the Reference Library cov- I ering extensively the many brawdies of science, history, literature, poetry, i oratory, statistics, diplomatic papers, i and encyclopedic works, making a I most complete working and reference ' library. All the works are by eminent "Liberty and Union, One and Inseparable." —WKßSTKß. EMPORIUM, PA.. THURSDAY, JULY 17,1902. authors and compiled by competent editors. This institution has been established not as a charity but as a gratuity. As men to-day are measured by their abil ity, as well mental as physical and moral ability, and individual effort alone advancing men, the provider ol this source of self-education deserves commendation from his neighbors. But my friends, Mr. Howard needs help to make the undertaking a suc cess. Not financial help,but moral sup port. He desires that we all make use of the books, and that when we go from here we encourage, by our example and earnest words, the young men and women of our town to avail themselves of this opportunity to extend their learning and prepare them for the better withstanding of life's battles and increase their patriotic fervor by a clearer understanding of Constitu tional Government and onr political institutions. When wc have created this broader education by the means provided in these rooms, and secured a large daily and nightly attendance, not for loung ing alone, but lor seeking knowledge, we will have performed one of our duties aud this institution will be a success. Rev. Father Downey, closed the toasts with a very flowery and eloquent address, highly complimenting Mr. Howard and cordially endorsing the efforts to maintain a first class reading room. At an early hour y>e 15 anquet was "called off,' but not until the ladies were complimented ou the spread and Mr. Howard cordially thanked for the enjoy able occasion. Dime Social. The Presbyterion Sunday.school will hold a dime social at the home of Mr. Herbert Day on Friday evening of this week. Sad Sight. A lady, named Mrs. Arthur Hallam, passed through Emporium last Friday, with a dead child in her arms. The child died before reaching this place. She came from New Jersey and was going to Port Allegany, where her husband was employed. ' Potter County Poor House. Last week's Potter Journal contained an interesting description of Potter's new poor house and farm, recently c impleted at a cost of about $70,000, including farm of 400 acres. The hall tone cut, published in the Journal makes a good showing. Would that Cameron county could support a similar institution. It would be a great saving to the tax payers. Big Snakes. Mr. S. G. Ostrum killed a rattlesnake last week which measured six feet and had ten rattles. The skin of the snako was seven inches wide. Fred Heilman met a large rattlesnake on the road near H. G. Lyon's last Saturday evening and promptly despatched the reptile With his whip. The snake measured four feet and eight 1 inches and sported ten rattles. We all Know him. It is said that a man who won't take a paper because he can borrow one has invented a machine with which he can cook his dinner by the smoke from his neighbor's chimney. This same fellow sits in the back pew in church to gave interest on his contributions. Yes, we all know him. He is a first cousin to the man who never winds up his clock for fear of breaking the soring. Valuable Horse Killed. Jas. Haviland met with a serious loss last Friday. lie has several teams at work near Canoe Run, on P. & E. grading. About noon one of his horses got onto the track just as Buffalo Flyer, going east, arrived. The horse ran ahead of the train for a distance of at least twenty rods when the engine struck it, lulling the horse instantly. The loss is a severe one to Mr.Haviland, he just recently having bought it. Eye Specialist. Prof. W. H. Budine, the well known Eye Specialist, of Binghamton, N. Y., will be at R. H. Hirsch's jewelry store, Emporium, Pa, August Ist and 2nd. 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. 21-2t. Chapter of Accidents. John Faucette while assisting his brother Robt. in the woods met with an accident last Saturday. A heavy piece of iron struck him on the right ear. Herbert Vogt, son of County Com inisioner A.F. Vogt,fell from a platform in Gymnasium last Thursday, breaking his right arm. Dr. Heilman reduced the fracture. "Skip" McDonald, who resides on the Portage, had one of his; shoulders severely injured, while working at Howard & Company's No. 13 camp, last Friday. Ho was taken to his home. 4- + ■f + A. .1. Seigfried, who is employed at the Climax Powder works at this place, met with a severe accident last week, Tuesday. While unloading some barrels f.om his wagon his hold slipped, throwing him out of same, severely fracturing his left arm and shoulder. While the injury is very painful it is fortunate for Tony that he was not more soriously hurt. His friends hope he may be able to be at his post soon. BRIEF FLENTION. Mrs. Elizabeth Howard is making extensive improvements on her residence. A ear load of soldiers, from Bradford, visited in town last week, Tuesday, en route for Gettysburg. It is said that a young Clearfield couple who were engaged have declar ed the wedding off because they could not agree on the name of the first baby. On Tuesday July Bth, a large black bear was seen by Mrs. 8. G. Ostrum on Bryan Hill. Bruin came up to the barn yard fence and then crossed into the brush and was chased by the dog. Mr. and Mrs. F. T. Beers entertained a party of young people ou Tuesday evening in honor of Miss Ncalie Sylvester of Norfolk,Va. Improvements are to be made on the Baptist church during the pastor's sojourn in Canada. The exterior will be painted and the interior beautified. C. J. Swift, oue of Ridgway's promiment citizens and an ex-county superintendent of schools, died at his home last Saturday night During the last years of his life he was interested in the insurance business. A workman named W. P. Price fell from the new railroad bridge at Queens Run, last Friday, into the river and was drowned. At last account his body had not been recovered, although the railroad officials made every effort to secure it. The Superior Court has decided against the Rogers collecting agency. The merchants who sold their claims in Blair county will have to settle with the men, whose wages were seized for debt. Judge W. W. Potter made Wie decision. The Adam, Meldrum & Anderson Co. 1 of Buffalo, aro offering some great bargains in silks and dres3 goods this week. Ijl silks at 55, and §1 and 81.25 dress goods at 29c and 50c, a yard are certainly tempting. Ttieir advertise ment tells the story. Luther C. Furst, jr., of Cedar Springs, \ has been selected by Congressman Deetuer as cadet at the West Point military academy. The first alternate is William A. Ganoe, of Jersey Shore, ! and the second alternate is C. H. Judd, | Keating Summit, Pottor county. O. G. Melzger and L. F. Andrews went to Sterling Run Tuesday to run the lines of a timber tract recently pur chased by Spafford & Metzger. A mill is being built by Wm. Curries at Tun nell Hili to cut the logs from this tract, which contains several million feet of choice hemlock.—Coudersport Journal. Prof. A. L. L. Suhrie, of St Marys, ! was in the capita! city a few hours Tues day, circulating among his friends, lie was on his way for a vacation trip. Prof. Suhrie was shamefully treated by the Democratic ring of this county at the recent election of school principal in St. Marys, lie was the principal there for a number of years and had done wonderful work for the schools, but he attended strictly to his own ' business in looking after the educa ' tional interests ofSt. Marys and did not i attempt to do and political work for the ring. It was decreed, therefore, that he should be bowled oui and his place given as a reward to another. The people of St. Marys made a mighty protest, and kicked against the edict of £he political ring as they had never kicked before, but it was no use, four of the directors had been elected ex preslly to throw Mr. Suhrie out and they did it—aud held their own jobs. It remains to be seen whether the people of St. Marys know how to get even Itidgway Advocate. Pleasant Occasion. Mr. and Mrs. George I. Easterbrooks entertained a number of their friends at their home last evening with a musical, they haviug just purchased ono of The New Patent Upright Grand Scho macker Gold String Pianos, Messrs. Charles Hockley, Guy Felt and L. A Cowing furnished some fine music on ! the Mandolin, Banjo and Guitar. Mr. C. L. Howser, Gen. Agent for I the Schomacker Piano Co. was also j present and rendered some choice | selections which were much appreciat | ed, bringing out the beautiful lone and i sustaining qualities of the instrument, j Mr. Howser will only remain here a few days. It would be well for any one desiring a piano, to consult him at the 1 Warnerflouse,before buying elsewhere, i Mr. Edwin G. Clarke is their resident i representative, and will be pleased to | furnish any information in regards to this New Patented Piano. Catalogues ; and prices mailed on application. Lecture at the Court House. Miss May Agnus Kclley, the lecturer ; who lias been in our town for a number of weeks, extends a cordial invitation to 1 all the ladies tor Friday from three to four. ]). m , in the Court Mouse, to hear Mi-- Mabel Frew, of Chicago .who is one of the most interesting lecturers in the field. The subject will probably be the ! social, and missionary side of one of the greatest movements of the present time. | You will inks an instructive and pleasant talk if you fail to li ar Miss Frew. No admission. No collection. Ladies only. DEATH'S DOINGS. CHADWICK. SUSANNAH CHADWICK died at the home of her nieces, Sue Land Ellen J. Ohadwick, in Rich Valley, Cameron county, Pa., July 13th, 1902, aged 87 years, nine months and two days. Deceased was born in Lycoming county, October 11th, 1814. In 1816 Colonel Elihu Chadwick's business called him to what is now Cameron county, he being land agent for Cox & Co., of Philadelphia. He erected mills at the junction of North Creek and Driftwood branch, and here in the wilderness was spent her childhood. In 1833 she moved with her parents to Smethport, McKean county, Pa., where her father died in 1827 and her mother in 1841. Since that time she has lived with her relatives. In 1893 she obtained a pension as the daughter of a Revolutionary soldier, the Hon. C. W. Stone, of Warren, getting the special act passed and it was the last special bill and one of the last official acts signed bv President Harrison. On May 15th, 1899, the Gen eral Society of the Daughters of the Revolution made her an honorary member of the Society, also the Tidi oute Chapter, of Tidioute, Pa.„ made her an honorary member of the Chap ter. She is the last member of her family. She was tenderly borne to the Rich Valley Cemetery by her nephews and grand nephews Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock. + + O'ROURKK. Patrick J. 0 Rotuke. aged r >*j years, died at Alpine lion--*, at Kt< rlinic Run, July 4th. aft< r :m ilin • of only a few days. Mr. O Rourke c.nne (o this county many years •.:«> and, with his wife and daughter (uow .Mrs. B. A. Furlong, proprietress ut AI ji i: llous'\ Sterling Run) early settled at Sterling Hun. The genial gentleman had a host of' warm friends. Fie was faithful in whatever position he filled and leaves an honorable record. llis funeral, which was largely attend ed, took place on Monday of .last week, at Driftwood. + + GADIUS. MRS ANNA LOI ISK GAIHI «, aged G1 years, seven months and -:x days, died at the f.imily residence at this place. Monday night, duly 14th, 1902, alter a long and painful illness: with cancer. Deceased who has always been a hard working industrious wife has resided in Eiopor' ■ ; b..at fifteen year?. When the dreaded disease fastened its fangs en her every aid was summoned but without avail. The funeral will be held from Presbyterian church this afternoon at two o'clock. Rev. MeCaslin officiating, assisted by llev. Robertson of Episcopal church. Watch for Rare Treat and Bargains. The ladies of Kmmanucl Church Sew ing Society will give a Loan Exhibit and Ituumiage > lie in the near future. Watch fur the c'ate. Officer Shot. Chief of Police, llobt. McFarland, of Ridgway. was -hot iu the left shoulder early Tuesday morning, while attempting to arrest three burglars. The burglars escaped. Leg Broken. James Strubler, employed ou C. B. Howard Company's lumber job, at Camp No. 13, had the misfurtune to break his left leg, last Friday. Dr. Smith fixed up the injuries and shipped the unfortu nate to Williamsport hospital. Second Failure. The Mauliey Manufacturing Company, composed o! a number of Emporium citizens,have made an assignment in favor of Mr. Josiah Howard, Assignee, who is making au examination of the affairs of the company. Too small a working capi tal seems to bo the chief difficulty. It i hoped the affairs of the concern may be placed on a solid financial basis in the near future. Father O'Hem Departs. Father O'Htru, for several years in charge of Catholic parish at Driftwood, has been assigned to South Sharon, Pa., and leaves this week l'or that place. Father O'Heru has been very popular with our Driftwood neighbors, in fact with all acquainted with the genial gentle man, and all regret to have him leave this county. Sharon is an important Par ish and more than Father MeAdams. formerly of this place, could attend to with justice, hence the division. Father Me Adam retains Sharon proper. Shooting Affray. A shooting match not down on the program took place at Martindale's Hotel, Lorshbaugh, on the night of July 3rd. John Brace and two companions, it is claimed, entered the hotel at mid-night and attempted to ''do up" the bar-tender, j Alex. Johns, who in defense pulled his [ gun and punctured the tire of Brace's left i chest. The injured man was taken to Austin Hospital on following day. It is said he will r -cover. The bar-tender Wii.- at rested by Constable \Y. E. Gore, of Grove, and brought to Emporium, where j he was bailed in the sum of $1,701.1. H. W. Martindale becoming his surety. TERMS: $2.00—51.50 IN ADVANCE. WEATHER REPORT. (Forecast by T. B. Lloyd.), FRIDAY, Fair. SATURDAY. Fair. SUNDAY, Fair. Message from the Burgess. To the Honorable, (Summon Connrit' op " the Borough of Emporium: GENTLEMEN: —I wish at this time to call your attention to the faov that the contract of the Borough with the Emporium Water C 0.,. expires this coming October, ancfe to suggest that it might be well H insist, when making a new contract that the Water Co.. furnish an ample supply of water for flushing the main sewer as often as iv necessary and that the decision ol the Board of Health of Emporium, be accepted at any and all times av to the necessity of such flushing„ and that the work be done, invari ably, under the supervision of th< Emporium Board of Health, or its representative. 1 mention the subject at this time for you to familiarize yourselves with the text of the present contract which you will find in the hands of your secretary. Emporium has been, during the past ten years, one of the IRIOVST healthy towns in the state, there having been no epidemics of any importance whatever during that time. Ihe Board of Health of Em porium was organized in ISO 3, out main sewer was completed in 180f: and it is 110 more than reasonable to attribute to these agencies a very large share in the causation of this immunity from disease. It is well to remember, however, that connec tions are being made to the sewer al most daily and that the old plan of trusting to storms,high water,etc. will not much longer avail. Eternal vigilance is the price of a great many tilings besides Liberty, and in no branch of Municipal Government is it so important to act just a little ahead if time as in that branch relating i< the public health. If however it should prove impracticable or impossible for any cause io proout-*? » -iflicieut water from the Water Co.. then some sui table arrangement should be made to flush the sewer by turning water from the creek through the sewer at its head, at proper intervals. The Emporium Water Company during the fifteen years it has furnished water to this borougl for fire purposes has had what may be very aptly termed a "soft snap'' and i certainly think it no more than fair that they should now lx called upon to furnish water lot flushing sewers, sprinkling streets and all other legitimate uses of tin Borough, without extra compensa tion. Faithfully yours, E. <). BAUD WELL, Chief Burgess. Emporium, Pa., July 7th, 1902. Wedding Bells. The eastern part of our borough wan aroused from its quietness by wedding bells, last Thursday evening, when George E. Swarts and Miss Susie M Smith were united in holy wedlocfirt*™ the Rev. W. A. Pugsley pastor ji tliV First Baptist church. The home was artistically arranged for the occasion Miss Lottie Troupe waited upon th«. Bride, and Norman Parks assisted the Groom, while two little flower girte sister and niece of the groom,helped to prepare the way for gladness. On< hundred and fifty guests participated in the festivities, and judging from iht smiles,salutations and sayings all were happy and had fully entered into the feast of good things. The many pre sents were pretty and useful. We all wish the couple a long, happy and. prosperous life. Notice. Notice is hereby given that 011 an<A after the 21st day of July, 1902, th* prices for beer sold by the undersigned will be as follows: Case $1.25 each. 1 keg, 125 keg, 225 ;R> ' bbl 4.50 do 1 bbl 9,<X/ itrf These prices will bestrictly observed . P. X. BLUM LK, HENRY KRAFT. Emporium, Pa., July 14th, 1902. Important fleeting. There will be an important meeting, of Rescue H. & L. Company at company's room, Monday evening. July 21st, at 7:30 o'clock. All members are requested to be present. E. D. MUMFORD, Foreman Illuminated Dials. 9 iThe dials in the town clock are Jnow illuminated at night, making it very handy for onr citizens, especially tho promenaders, who time themselves. How thai takes us all back to days 'V* yore. FURNISHED ROOMS TO LET.— Good furnished rooms, with use of bath, to reut. Enquire at PRESS office. *l-tf NO. 21.
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