THE CAMERON COUNTY PKES* ESTABLISHED BY C. B. GOULD, MARCH 1866. VOL,. 37. 16 PAGES. DEATH'S DOINGS. WARNER. In our last issue wo briefly announcd the death of HON. GEO. W. WARNER, in his 76th year. Coming to this county in 1851, from Chenango county, N. Y., Mr. Warner had always been closely allied with the interests of Cameron county, having been actively engaged in lumbering and farming—at the time of his death owning and operating one of the largest and best farmes in the county, located on North Creek. Although always of a robust constitu tion Judge Warner has during the past two or three years been afflicted with weak lungs and his fatal illness which resulted in his death was due to pneu monia and weak heart. He fully realiz his condition and while refusing to give up and take to his room he fully believed that, and so told his friends, that he feared he could not weather another attack of pneumonh?. He re tained his faculties until almost the last. Judge Warner has for so many years been a familiar figure in our com munity, where he did not have an enemy, that his death is deeply de plored. all his active life we d* not believe he was ever guilty of a dishonest or dishonorable act. Kind and charitable to a fault, he was al ways holping and assisting the needy— he could not refuse an appeal. Al though not a professor of Christianity Mr. Warner was with his family regular attendants upon Emmanuel Episcopal Church and a regular contributor to that church, as well as all others, re gardless of creed. He leaves a widow, a very excellent lady, to whom he was married in 1861, and one son, Itobt. B. Warner, who has been closely associat ed with him in managing their proper ties. In politics Mr. Warner had, since 1872, been identified with the Democra tic party, although up to that time he was an ardent Republican and Whig. When Horace Greely espoused Demo cracy Mr. Warner followed him and re mained a partial Democrat ever since, although the last few years his votes were principally given to his first love —the Republican party. He filled many important and responsible po sitions, among them being Associate Judge, (1875); County Treasurer, (18021; Member Assembly, 1886 7); and filled several of the Borough offices from Burgess to School Director. He was the soul of honor in all places of trust, dispised dishonesty and was the first to place his stamp of disapproval upon any and every scheme calculated to wrong the tax payers. Peace to his ashes. THE FUNERAL. (The funeral took place last Saturday afternoon from his residence, corner Fourth and Woodland Avenue was largely attended, although the day was very cold and stormy. Rev. J. M. Robertson Rector of Emmanuel Epis copal Cnurch officiated, assisted by a choir of male voices. The gentleman's remarks were so appropriate that we quote the portion that referred to the deceased: REMARKS AT FUNERAL OF GEORGE W. WARNER. It U our sad and loving duty this afternoon to observe the last solemn rites over the remains of one of our oldest and most distinguished towns men. Though not a native of this county or state, none had a better right than had Judge Wwocf to be identified with this county as a part of its most characteristic history and a represen tative of the most characteristic life. For two thirds of his threescore and fifteen years ho was a resident and citizen of Emporium. It would require a very considerable use of the imagina tions to nicture to ourselves just what the eonoitions were on this spot in 1851. In the transformation which has taken place since then, Judge Warner played a conspicuous part, llis name will ever be remembered in the annals of the county as one of its hero pio neers and builders, as one who spent the vigor of his life and taxed the strength of a robust constitution in one of the noblest battles that the Ameri can people has ever waged, the hattle with the forces of nature, bringing low the forests and reclaiming tin: soil for cultivation. A man of" forceful character and mind and of an integrity absolutely unquestioned, ho was called upon to serve the county in various public capacities, and to the end he maintain >d his uame for unbroken honesty and truthfulness. In his character his virtues far outweigliM) his failings. A true and devotini Hus band, i« kind I tiller, a bwal and genei ous and large-hearted trleml, he was the embodiment of qualities which com maud our shicwrest respect Though not a • niitmiiiie int« n ■ w»i < for ywns an ui Umlaut and always a supporter of the church. spirit of lovable |>at nine uild of thouKhtfuliicMs for others, takingcom- ones, and accepting without murmur his affliction In which he recognized the hand of the Heavenly Father. The Masonic fraternity, of which the deceased had for many years been a member, accompanied the remains to Newton Cemetery, where the remains were laid to rest in the family plot, the masonic burial services being the only ceremony at the grave. A number of relatives and friends of deceased from this section, as well as a sister from New York and John T. Earl, Philadelphia, attended the fun eral. Does This /lean You? When girls start out evenings with the solehope of picking up a young man and walking further, it is time to have a curfew law that will include children over sixteen in its jurisdiction, wrath fully remarks an exchange. This rest lessness that comes upon girls in sum mer evenings results in lasting trouble, unless speediy controlled. The right kind of a man doesn't look for a wife on the streets and the right kind of .a girl waits till the man comes to her home after her. The mothers should quit gossiping over the back fence and chase after their girls when they get the boy look in their eyes. Chandler Next Saturday Night. The management of the Peoples Star Course, presents the Hon. Walter M. Chandler to its partons in the full con fidence that his lecturer: "Humorous Experiences Abroad" will interest and entertain in an unusual degree. No lecturer before the lyceum public has had more extensive bookings and no one has received more unqualified praise for the excelleuce of his work. The following notice from a recent issue of the Denver Post, will be read with interest: Fitmous orators and men of letters have spoken before the Texas-Colorado Chautauqua during the two years of its existence at Boulder— Henry Watterson, De Witt Talmage, Wendling, Jahu DeWitt Miller, Bryan, Gov. Thomas, Father Malone, and many others have poured eloquence over the beads and into the hearts of thousands of listeners, but last evening Walter M. Chandler, a young but eloquent attorney, electrifi ed the auditorium with a speech which ranks him among them as a brilliant orator.—Denver Post. Chart now open at Lloyd's book store. Cameron County War Time Dem ocracy. The Smethport Miner is publishing weekly extracts from its old files, dur ing the civil war. The following will be read with surprise by many of our present citizens: The following infamous sentiments appeared in a hand bill calling the re cent Democratic county convention for Cameron county. Comment is inMKed for:"The Democratic and other loyal electors of the several townships of 'Cameron couaty who aro in fater of Free Speech, Free Press and a Free Government, and who „ opposed to a corrupt and lm' _ue admhmfcwrtfioa, a Nero for President, who sits at Wash ington telling low barroom jokes to amuse his followers, while our cities are being burned, our harvests gathered by the invader, our commerce destroy ed, our credit ruined, our taxes quad rupled and our fathers, sons «• id brothers sJ' htered by t 1 ands under incon. «Nt politica. jnerals, etc." Big Fire at Clearfield. Meagre particulars have been re ceived here of a serious fire which : occurred at Clearfield about 2 o'clock ; last Friday. The flames destroyed a large block, stores occupying the first tloors and three families living in the upper stories. The flames spread with i such rapidity that the occupants were compelled to flee into the snow covered streets clad only in their night clothing. . All their belongings, including jewelry and money, were consumed. Arrested for Rape. James lleuiiossoy, of Driftwood, was arrested last Friday for committing ru|Hi and confined in the county jail. The case caused great indignation in Driftwood, the |victim luting u y>.<ing t;irl not overly bright The punishment for such scoundrels cannot be too severe. Deserving Young Man Kile) I'r r, i.f h; |i|« • *»• ol <>> r townsman ('ha I'rosser, h't bed appointed telegraph op -r.itor it -iliip pen Hi i dee rviiig \ Mnj at , and hound to Muceeod. Dl»k lluiiitt) at » aridn. Mi s lluntly then gave a voc.il * do, " Tin Holy City," which w .s plenldly "Liberty and Union, One and Inseparable."— WEßSTEß. EMPORIUM, PA., THURSDAY, DECEMBER 18,1902. riother Martha on New Stamps, | The new issue of stamps | with the portrait of Martha Washing- j ton has been placed on sale in the post offlccs throughout the country. These stamps signalize a new departure, in that they have the first portrait of a woman ever placed on a stamp by the United States government. Within the space of a few weeks the new four and five cent stamps will be ready for issue. These stamps will bear the portraits of Grant and Lincoln respectively. The old five-cent stamps bore the picture of General Grant and President Lincoln's picture. It has been decided by the postofflce officials that Lincoln's portrait is the most ap propriate for the five-cent stamp. K. O. T. M. Election. At the regular review ofSterling Run Tent, No. 55, K. O.T. M., Sterling Run Pa., on Saturday night the following officers were elected for tho ensuing year: Commander, C. J. Miller; Past Com mander, O. B. Tanner; Lieutenant Com mander, J. T. Lynch; A. K. and F. K , E. E. Whiting; Chaplain, Wellington Summerson; Sergeant, A. W. Wy'iie; M. at A., Chas. F. Collins; Ist M.of G , B. W. Marsh; 2d M.of G., John Dev ling; Sentinel, Herman Wylie; Picket, James Lynch. Successful Operation. Mrs. H. C. Olmsted, who iias been a great sufferer for a long time, being af flicted with a bone disease in right ankle, the result of an accident when she was a small girl, was taken to Buf falo Hospital last Saturday, accompani ed by Mrs Dr. Ilackenburg. Dr. Pari; operated on the diseased member on Sunday. Her friends hero will be j pleased to learn that tho operation was a success. l'ainfiil Injury. Elmer Baxter, employed in Gross' meat market, met with a painful aud somewhat fortunate accident last Sat urday. W r hile Mr. A. E. Gross was in the act of hanging up a meat cleaver the young man rau against it, the sharpe edged tool striking him in the face cutting through his nose. It is a miracle that his eyes escaped. Dr. Bardwell fixed him up and the wound is healing rapidly. Convicted. J. Bareh, for some time employed as car inspector at Keating Summit was arrested for breaking into cars and stealing merchandise. He was to be tried at Coudersport on Monday, but plead guilty and was sentenced to two years in penitentiary. The stealing has been going on for two years, and others who were implicated turned State's evidence. J. P. McNarney, counsel for railroad company, Jas. G. Earl, E. D. Mumford, Geo. Kempber, Jas. Pierce and W. W. Clark attended the court from this place. Howard's llard Wood Mill. C B. Howard Company's hardwood mill commenced running last Monday double turn—day aud night. Mr. Truman Carpenter and W. A. Auchu are the foremen with Mr. Teater and Mr. Swanson head sawyers. Most of the men from No. 1 mill are at work on me tour. Mr. Lewellyn Hill has re covered from his recent illness and acts as night enigneer. W. A. Del ryniple is one of the fliers. The mill is running and gives employment to a largo force of men. Serious Illness. L. R. Gleason, of Canton, Pa., was i stricken with paralysis hist Sunday ! evening and is iu a precarious condi ! tlon. Messrs. Gleason it Sons, are | largely interested in the tannery busi : ness at Canton, Gleasonton, Mcdixßun \ and Driftwood. Mr. Gleason is in his ; 72d year and has always been a very active business man. His illness will bo painful news to his friends as well i as relatives in this county. Subscribe for the PRKSS; only $1.50 a , year in advance. A Weekly Letter From Hume. Chinking about that ChrmtiiuiM |irt*M>!it ? Ofraumo you are itnd llixte ant many other* tliinkinar hard on thu h HIIO auhjtx-t. aro til waya uact-ptablo at. thiit time uml Imru U on«: Htnul llm I'IIKSH fur onu your to the nlMunt m-iii or it iught< r or frlond who will Ik- InU'i-cwtcd In Hiu h a wuukly lutter IVmi the olil home, Jim fill mil tlio toll twing blank ami " i > in ii .. . n' >\iiti <■) miliar and ml_\ <*<-iII H fur a your'a nub ' •ri|.tlon and item I it to this offlee. All »u«h mil ->ii|>tinn, will h. . rod i ted DIMS ) e »c from tim tlr*t of January, but tin* paper will In- MUtrled at ono*». Christmas Subscript ion. i.ni'iuHi' | iln |nmdo Ur mil HCiy eon « f.,r om< ir < <iul»« riutlon t«> tho i'HK> I'l a-. ml ti, Emmanuel Church. Celebration of the Holy Communion next Sunday, Dec. 21et, at 7:30 a. m. The offering next Sunday will be the quarterly offering for Diocesan Mis sions. Notice to our Citizens. Mr. Fobert, Jtha tailor, will furnish you with the best suit that can be turn ed out in the State. Read his ad in an other column. Notice. Will the lady who left her home in Jefferson county, Pa., please notify her husband immediately of her where abouts so that communication can be made in case of sickness 43-lt. Christmas at the Churches. The Presbyterian Sabbath school is preparing a bright, entertaining Christ mas program which will be rendered Christmas evening at the Church. Every one is cordially invited to at tend. Furs. One of the largest firms in Rochester, has shipped me a trunk full of furs to surprise the ladies ot Emporium for a few days at wouderfully low prices. These furs will bo here for one week only. H. C. OLMSTED. Enjoyable Occasion. A provisional Chapter of Brother hood of St. Andrew, composed of the gentlemen members of Emmanuel Episcopal Church held the first of their social monthly moetings inParishVestry last Monday evening and a very enjoy able occasion it was. Light refresh ments and games were enjoyed. A Regular City Store. Thisisthe only store I can find in town that looks like a city store, and the only difference is that you don't charge as much for the same goods as they do in the city. This was the remark of a well known lady as she went into Metzger's store one night last week,and it just tells the story. Try it and see, for yourself. Metzger will be glad to have you. Fifty Hen Buried in Ruins. The roof of the Pennsylvania Railroad round house at the Powelton Avenue Station, West Philadelphia, collapsed 011 Monday, burying fifty men in the ruins* A number of injured were taken to hospitals. The ruins caught fire and for a time burned fiercely. Nobody was killed as a result of tho accident. Thirty locomotives were damaged by the falling roof. Firemen succeeded in subduing the flames before they made great headway. Public School Notes. The holiday vacation of two weeks lor the public schools begins next Monday, Dec. 22. School will re open Monday, Jan. 5. A copy of"The Angelus" by Millet was placed upon the walls of the High School room hist week in memory of Lulu Shnyder wh* died recently. This was the gift of her school-mates. Nearly all the pupils of both High School and Grammar School having contributed towards it. The picture is artistically framed. The Most Beautiful Thing In Em porium. This is what everyone exclaims when they get a glimpse of the show case of cut glass in Metzger's srote, and they tell the truth, for a more beautiful thing would be hard to imagine. The spark ling beauty and dazzling brilliancy of the cut glass is not equaled by any other line of table ware and nothing can take its place in the hearts of housewives. Some people are incliued to think that it is very high priced but if they will look the goods over care fully they will find that they can get very beautiful pieces for two or three dollars. FOR SALE.—A small lot, with build ing, corner of Sixth and Cherry. For terms apply to. MRS. J. G. HHYAN. Turkeys for Widows. The PRESS is pleased to announce that arrangements liave been made to present every widow residing within the Borough limits of Em porium, with a Turkey for Christ mas. It is hoped every widow, rich or poor, will send or have their names at the PRESS oflicc as soon as possible not later than Dec. 22d. A nice Turkey will be presented each lady in time for Christinas. Send in the names. Emmanuel Church Building Fund. The Vestry of Emmanuel Church have issued the following statement and appeal on behalf of the Building Fund:— It is true that the larger part of the expense connected witli build ing the new church has actually been met. About $15,000 has already been paid 011 the various contracts connected with the building and with the heating and lighting plants, to say nothing of what has been expend ed 011 the old church and rectory and 011 the grounds and street. There are contracted obligations still to be met amounting to $3,000. To meet these obliga tions there is 011 hand a balance in the treasury of $350 and un paid subscriptions amounting to S9OO. There is therefore a bal ance of some $1,750 of contracted obligations still to be provided for. We will say frankly that in 110 event will this or any amount be allowed to remain long unpaid. Still, we think that it is only lair to our friends outside the parish, as well as to ourselves, to give this opportunity to the peo ple of the town who have not al ready contributed to the Building Fund, to show their good-will towards us by subscribing now, if so disposed. Tile ladies of Emmanuel Church have met with a liberal patronage in their various appeals to the public, but aside from help in this form we have not as yet received assuran ces of assistance from more than eight or ten persons in the town outside of our own church. For the most part this is clue to the fact that we have never before made a general appeal to the town for this object. We are not asking or looking for anything unreasonable. We appreciate the prior obligations restingupon the members of other communions to do for their own churches. We have 110 desire to hinder the undertakings of other churches, but on the contrary wish them God-speed. Representatives of the vestry will try to see our citizens in this interest within a few days, or contributions may be sent directly to Dr. A. W. Baker, Treasurer of the Building Fund. New Covering for Roads. Consul Haynes writes from Rouen, "French journals speak of a substance when placed upon roads docs away with dust and mud. It consists of the mix ture of scorio from a blast furnace and tar. The inventor claims that the pre paration, carefully pressed down with heavy rollers, rendered the surface im pervious to water and the vehicles can pass at any rate of speed without the inconvenience from dust or mud." The Latest Out. Have you seen the "Carmen" brace lette, It is the finest thing in the brace lette market. See it before buying, Metzger has them. People Attention. 'I'II Whom it Af'iy Concern: I will be at home from Dee. 20th until Jan. 4th for the purpose of practising dentistry I am coming prepared to make twenty sets of teeth and no more at yti 00 per set. This will certainly be your last op. portunlty at this figure The work lit this line I have done In the past, st«-aks /or its self. Defy any one, qualified to judge, to product) Ixttue- material or find fault with the workmanship, I am doing the work at this price, and at thin time, In I have the material and wish to turn it Into caah, fbr as a student I ne»d the money to oomph (e my dental com ■ at I'mi • 1 . it v of Hu Haiti. Von will bo wl»«* to ti%i- . ~1 ot tile situation. A»s >our neighbors; I have worked for them. Many havt made wflg4gem«UM; so come c.triv or veil Will he 100 lute l(t upcctfully, IJ „'t. K, I). NKWTUM. ' TERMS: $2.00 —#1.50 IN ADVANCE. WEATHER REPORT. (Forecast by|T. B. T.lovd.) FRIDAY, Rain. SATURDAY. Rain. SUNDAY. Fair. Christmas! Christmas! ~ •• J • ' J Old Reliable Drug Store STOCK IS SIMPLY IMMENSE. To fully enumerate is simply inipossible but iu part we have China Ware by the car load. Dolls by the hundred. Book up-to-date. Books Juvenile. Book ol Standard poets. Baby carriages by the dozen. Games of every kind. Mechanical to tickle the boys. Leather goods for the ladies. Leather goods for the gentlemen Leather goods for the children. Comb and Brush sets. A great variety. Military sets in quantities. Christmas tree ornaments ferall Minois in frames of gold. Mirrors in frames of wood. Mirrors round. Mirrors square. Mirrors oblong. Mirrors Triplicate. Shooting galleries for the boys. Tool chests for the boys. Black board for boys and girls. Ariibiic pictures with frames of gold. Artistic pictures iu framed of wood. Artistic pictures in foames of metal. Stationery botH fancy and plain Stationery in box, tablet# or bulk. Brushes for the hair. Brushes for the clothes. Brushes for the bath. Brushes for the nails. Brushes for the teeth. Brushes for the complexion. Brushes Shaving. Perfumes none superior. Toilet articles in great variety. Rocking Horses for the little ones. Vases, wall—come and see. Odor Sprayers of new designs. Water St t« of glass, very Hue. Book*—new, by \lp. K. M. Newton, soon. Furniture sets to please (he little ones. iu fart \vc h tve «• m>> - thing i Atcj. w»K'» -utrf if you want that \ ou run « al. most au> stoif vNOvpt Don't uink- »!i" mi . kef pur chase votir liolidiv j>> U «;il you have looked our *>t»»ek »»\ or, L. TAGGART. NO. 43.
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