THE CAMERON COUNTY PREPS.
ESTABLISHED BY C. B. GOULD, MARCH 1866.
VOL. 39.
DEATH'S DOINGS.
THOMAS.
The PRESS last week announced the
sad news of the death of Ex-Connty
Treasurer CHARLES M. THOMAS, of
this place, while visiting one of his
lumber jobs at Ligonier, Pa. The
terrible news completely unnerved the
many friends of deceased. Mrs.
Thomas and daughter, Miss Maud, left
Emporium last Thursday noon and ar
rived at Ligonier about mid-night
same day, returning at once with the
remains of their loved one, accom
panied by some of Mr. Thomas' Ligon
ier friands. The facts relating to Mr.
Thomas' death are as follows: Last
Thursday morning Mr. Thomas ex
pected a telegram from his partner,
Mr. M. W. Whiting, came to Ligonier
from one of his camps and not receiv
ing a telegram togo to Rich wood, W.
Va., (which telegram Mr. Whiting in
forms the PRESS editor he sent), took
the fatal ride to camp. When about
six miles from Ligonier, the engine
was pushing the train of log cars, the
front car containing some provisions,
upon which Mr. Thomas and another
gentleman were standing. While in
thß act of making a flying switch the
men stepped to the second car, Mr.
Thomas remarking ta his companioa
to be careful as the car was "kicked"
onto the siding. Hardly had he given
the warning when he himself pitched
headlong onto the track, the first
truck only having passed over him
when the train was halted and his
crushed remains taken from under the
car. From the best information ob
tainable it is give that when he fell
the front truck rolled him over, break
ing his back and neek, and one leg.
His death was almost instant. There
is no truth in the reports given out by
some papers that his remains were
terribly cut by the wheels.
The remains arrived in Emporium
last Friday afternoon and were met at
tne Junction by many of our citizens,
with sad faces, and silently borne to
his residence on East Allegany Avenue.
The death of Mr. Thomas, who has
been closely allied with the business
and lumber interests of Cameron and
Potter counties for many years, was
indeed a sad blow to this community,
where he lived and was respected. As
a member of the firm of Thomas &
Whiting, actively engaged in lumber
ing in this state as well as in West Va.,
employing large numbers of men, he
knew all the woodsmen and retained
their good-will for he was always gen
erous and kind to them. The fact that
he maintained their respect and esteem
was testified to by the large number
of men who came to Emporium on
Sunday last, to pay their friend that
last mark of respect.
Mr. Thomas' business will be con
tinued by his partners, who fully
understand the work, until such time
as the contracts expire. His affairs
are evidently in good shape, deceased
being a careful business man. Finan
cially, Mr. Thomas was a man of con
siderable property and means, in ad
dition to a very large life insurance,
past the $2U,000 mark, in favor of his
wife. The family were the recipients
of the warmest sympathy from our
citizens, who deeply condoled with
them.
Deceased leaves in addition to his
wife, two daughters and one son-
Misses Maud, Nellie and Clyde—to
mourn his untimely death.
THE FUNERAL.
The funeral tools place from the
family residence, at two o'clock last
Sunday afternoon, Rev. J, M. Robert
son, Recter of Emmanuel Episcopal
Church officiating, assisted by Rev. O
S. Metzler, Pastor of First Methodist
Episcopal Church, and Rev. Robt. Me
Caslin, of Presbyterian Church. The
male quartet furnished the singing.
The funeral was the largest held in
Emporium for many years, and hun
dreds viewed the remains of their
friend and followed him to his last rest
ing place. Many and beautiful were
the floral offerings, it requiring one
conveyance to carry the flowers
to the cemeterv. The Emporium Fire
department, four companies, attended
in a body, as did also the Maccabees,
in which order deceased carried $3,000
insurance.
RELATIVES AND FRIENDS IN ATTEND
ANCE FROM A DISTANCE.
The relatives and friends from out
side of Emporium were in attendance
in large numbers, among whom we are
enabled to give the following names:
George Thomas, (brother) Winthrop,
Maine.
W. H. Thomas, (brother) and wife,
Miss Belle Mdntyro, Bradford, Pa.
Mrs. Geo. Mitchell, Vestal, N. Y.
Mr. and Mrs. David Home, Miss
Myrtle Lloyd, Wm. Swartwood, Sinna
mahoning, Pa.
Charlie Lloyd, Lock Haven, Pa.
Mrs. Grant Reese, North Bend, Pa.
Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Gibbs, Renovo,
Pa.
Miss Margaret Follmer, Trout Run,
Pa.
Miss Bessie Heinemann, Colegrove,
Pa.
Mr and Mrs. V. S. Burnell, Mr.
Allen, of the Byres-Allen Lumber Co.,
Buffalo, N. Y.
Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Douglas, J. E.
Wardman, Ass't Cashier Exchange
National Bank, Olean, N. Y.
Guy Flyte, Ligonier, Pa.
Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Smart and Son,
Wm. Smart, 11. E. Avery, Ralph Avery,
Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Mangold, Keating
Summit, Pa.
A. C. Palmatier, B. C. Farrell, Cost
ello v Pa.
A. McDonald, Conrad, Pa.
M. W. Whiting, Ed. Whiting, Sterl
ing Run, Pa.
Geo. F. Hart, Wharton, Pa.
N. N. Metcalf, J. W. Downs, A. O.
Swartwood, M. Murrin, Orrin Cort
right, Austin, Pa.
WARNER
Rev. David P. Warner, aged 80
years, brother of Ex-Sheriff Warner,
died last Sunday, at Gloversville, N.
Y. Interment was made at South
Berne, N. Y., yesterday. Deceased
visited here several times, the last time
being upon the occasion of the golden
wedding celebration of Mr. and Mrs R.
Warner, and met many of our citizens. |
Annual Election.
The annual election of officers and |
directors of Keystone Powder Co.,
took place on Tuesday, at the Com
pany's office, corner Fourth and Broad
street. The following officers were
elected: President Joseph Kaye; Vice
President, Geo. J. La Bar; Secretary,
A. C. Blum; Treasurer and Manager,
E. W. Gaskilf; Direst >rs, JO3. Kayo,
Geo. J. Laßar, Henry Auchn, Josiah
Howard, Jos. J. Lingle, E. W. Gaskill,
A. C. Blum. The Keystone Company
have established a large trade cover
ing a wide tarritory, are in a highly
prosperous condition. The holders
of Keystone stock are not in the
market—in fact it is a gilt edge invest
ment.
hogan -Foley.
Our young townsman John Hogan
was married at Driftwood, on Wednes
day, April 27th, to Miss Mary Ann
Foley, a respected lady of that town—
Rev. Father O'Sullivan officiating, i
Immediately after the wedding break
fast the happy couple departed on a
short wedding trip to eastern points.
Mr. and Mrs. Hogan will reside at
Emporium, where the groom has con
siderable property to look after. Our
young friend was in town last Satur
day, receiving the congratulations of
his many friends, all of whom wished
the young couple many happy days.
A Correction.
The ladies of the M. E. Church fear
ing that some of their friends might
think they desired to take the entire
credit for the purse raised as a compli
ment to Mr. and Mrs. Thos.
Trotter, desires us to insert the follow
ing: ''The anniversary gift to Mr.
and Mrs. Trotter, aside from that given
by the church to which they belong,
was from their own near relatives and
friends of all churches."
Leg Broken.
Yesterday morning, while Mc-
Vicker's team was conveying Isaac
Hatten, of Dußois, and other fisher
men, down the river, the horse took
fright and ran away, throwing out the
party. Isaac Hatten had the misfort
une to break his left leg, a compound
fracture and a bad one at that. Dr.
j Smith was wired for and wenttoSinna
; mahoning on noon Flyer, fixed up his
; man and returned home on four
| o'clock train.
Lantern Views of Mission Scenes and
Work in China.
There will bean exhibition of lantern
; views with explanatory lecture illus
i trating the missions of the Episcopal
| Church in China, in Emmanuel Chapel
next Monday evening, May 16th at 8
| o'clock. Under the direction of the
Rector. Collection to defray expenses.
Eye Specialist.
Prof. W. 11. Budine, the well known I
Eye Specialist, of Binghatnton, N. Y., j
will be at R. H. Hirsch's jewelry j
store, Emporium, Pa, May 13th
and 14th If you can't see well or have
headache don't fail to call and see Prof.
Budine, as he guarantees to cure all
j such cases. Lenses ground and fitted
in old frames. Eyes tested and ex
i amined free. All work guaranteed.
The Driftwood base ball team cross
: bats with the Emporium nine this
' afternoon.
"Liberty and Union, One and Inseparable."— WEßSTEß.
EMPORIUM, PA., THURSDAY, MAY 12, 1904.
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TO-NKfHT.
It is especially desired that the exercises may begin
promptly at 8 o'clock. We trust the audience will be in
place by 7:50. The program is of necessity somewhat
lengthy. It is varied however and will prove interest
ing.
Do not fail to be present. The address to the class
by Emerson Collins, Esq., is sure to be good.
PROGRAM.
Concert Opening March—"Louisiana Purchase Exposition,"
ORCHESTRA
Invocation, ... ... REV. J. M. ROBBRTBON
Salutatory, CLAUDE R. CARPENTER
Class History. CAROLYN LECHNER
Recitation—"Tbe Captain's Well," - - MABEL M. EDWARDS
Medley Overture "Bedelia" ----- ~ ORCHESTRA
"Sermons in Stones." - .... NORA A. OSTRUM
Recitation,—"The Village Gossip," Kate Douglas Wiggin,
NELLIE THOMAS
Solo,—"Down in tile Deep," H. W. Petrie - FRED R. HEILMAN
"The American Laborer," - - FRANCES J. BLUMLK
Recitation—"How Girls Study," - ELLEN FARRELL
"Silent Forces," ALICE QUIGLEY
Overture from Mr. "Bluebeard," .... ORCHESTRA
"The American Girl," EVA E. LEWIS
"A Man of Destiny," STELLA GEARY
Recitation—"One of the Heroes," - - - H. ALVIRA FARR
Class Prophecy, MYRTLE GREGORY
Valedictory, FLORA SCHLECHT
Grand Selection from"The Fortune Teller," Victor Herbert,
ORCHESTRA
Address to the Class, - - HON. EMERSON COLLINS
Presentation of Diplomas, - - - MR. L. K. HUNTINGTON
"Wedding Day Waltzes," ORCHESTRA
Huslc by "Temple Theatre Orchestru," St. Mury*, Pa.
Grand Concert.
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For the benefit of the St. Mark's Pipe
Organ Fund, Thursday evening, May j
19th. The ladies and gentlemen hav- ,
ing the program in charge are actively '
at work and hope to present a pro
gram, both pleasing and entertaining: j
PROGRAMME.
Overture Orchestra |
Palka de Concert, Bartlett Miss E. Auchu I
Rose in Heaven, Johnson Mr. J. Mingel j
Papillous D'Armour, Schiitt, ...Miss I. Scgar '
Quartett, Mingel, Daly, Blattery and Healy
Recitation Selected,.. Mrs. A. Stnead i
March, Orchestra
INTBBUISSION.
Overture Orchestra
Rhapsodie Hongroise, Liszt, Miss M. Swartzflsher
In sight of the Harbor Lights, Stanton,
Mr. M. Healy
Fanfare, from Win. Tell, Overture,
Mr. Ericsson and Miss Auchu j
Piano Solo Mr. D. Ericsson
March Orchestra
Subject to change. Prices: Reserv
ed seats, 50c; General Admission 35;
Gallery 15c. Reserved seats at H. S.
Lloyd's.
Very Satisfactory Service.
The High School baccalaureate ser-*
mon and services at the First Metho
dist Episcopal Church, Sunday evening,
were very beautiful and impressive.
The large and handsome edifice was
crowded with our citizens who attend
ed the services to listen to the sermon
by Rev. O. S. Metzler, who upon this
occasion did himself proud. His
effort was far in advance of any
previous address since he came to Em
porium and that is saying much, for
he has treated our citizens to many
oratorical feasts seldom heard outside
of the city churches. The Rev. Metz- j
ler's remarks wore based upon Daniel I
1-20, and were strong in thought, with
a logical grasp of the subject, apt illus- ,
tration and beautiful diction. The elo- 1
quent manner of delivery held the
largo audience in wrapt attention.
Every sentence was polished and to
the point. Emporium Methodists j
have certainly been fortunate in re- !
taining his services for five years. 1
Upon the platform were seated Rev. I
R. McCaslin, of Presbyterian, Rev. J. '
M. Robertson, of Episcopal and Rev.T.
W. Twitched of Baptist churches, all
of whom assisted in the services. A
choir, Miss Grace A. Walker presiding
! at the pipe organ, consisted of mixed
| voices from the several churches, ad
i ded greatly to the occasion. The ser
j vice throughout was very beautiful
I and inspiring, and must have been
gratifying to the graduating class and
j school directors, who were accorded
seats well to the front.
Sinking Rapidly.
Just as we goto press we learn that
Mrs. Theo. Ritchie, residing with her
| family on Maple street, is sinking very
j rapidly. She cannot last the day out. j
| Deceased has been a great snfferer for
I a long time.
. Plants.
Tomato, cabbage, celery and all
kinds of plants and flowers at John
j Schlecht's Green House. 12-2t.
Card of Thanks.
Mrs. C. M. Thomas and family de-
I sire to thank their friends for the kind
! ness and sympathy shown them dur
| ing their sad bereavement.
Memorial Day Sermon.
The annual memorial day sermon to
the members of the G. A. R., and their
friends, will be preached by the Rev.
T. W. Twitchell, in the First Liaptist
Church, Sundaj evening, May 29th.
Water and (las Line Tapping.
Having recently purchased a com
plete outfit for the proper tappying of
water and gas mains we are ready to
do all such work, on short notice.
FRIENDEL & HURTEAU.
Teachers' Examination.
The Cameron County Teachers' ex
aminations for 1904 will be as follows:
Sinnamahoning May 25.
Driftwood, May 26.
Sterling Run, May 27.
Emporium, May 28.
Emporium, June 30.
Teachers examinations in Methods
will be based on the Reading Course.
Examinations will begin at 8:45 a.m.
Applicants will provide themselves
with pencil, paper and stamped en
velope. The examinations will be held
! in the school houses of the respect
ive places. Directors and patrons are
requested to be present at the exami
| nations.
MATTIK M. COLLINS,
County Superintendent.
New Industry.
Ernest Rotermund, late of Couders
port and Austin has started a Steam
Cleaning and Dye Works in Empori
! um on Fifth street, one door east of
; Baptist Church. Mr. Rothermund
| comes highly recommended as a fine
j workman as he has learned his trade
I in Hanover, Germany, and has work
j ed in the largest cities in this country.
| Mr. Rotermund has been foreman for
i several years in one of the largest Dye
Works in San Francisco, Cal.
Ladies and gentleman's garments
; cleaned, dyed and pressed without
i shrinking or ripping. The finest
I fabrics can be cleaned without affect
' ing the color. The latest methods are
| employed. Old clothes made equal to
j new. 12 3
Miss Eva Leet will finish her junior
; year in the Art Department of Wilson
College early in June and will then be
j prepared to begin teaching. She will
i receivebeginners in oil and china paint
, ing at her studio during her summer
j vacation. She will also fill orders for
oil paintings or hand painted china.. I
11-3t.
Writing Advertisements,
"There may be mysteries abont ad
vertising" says a successful merchant,
"but there is a very simple rule for
writing advertising copy which insures
the best results. That is to have a dis
tinct purpose in every announcement,
and to express in the clearest terms."
BRIEF iIENTION.
The special May Court has been call
ed off, most of the causes having -been
settled.
The most handsome line of gents
furnishings ever exhibited in Empori
um at'N.Seger's.
Have yon seen the exhibit of the In
ternational Correspondence Schools,
in R. Seger & Son's window?
Spring has finally come at last, as
the ground hog arrived in town on
Saturday. This sign has never been
known to fail.
The ladies of the Golden Eagles will
give a dance at the Valley House,
Cameron, OP Friday evening, May
20th. The public cordially invited.
During the display made by the
Scranton Correspondence Schools, a
Bpecial discount of 23] per cent, will be
given off the regular price of their
courses.
FOR RUNT.—A largo and desirable
store room in the busiiness centre at
St. Marys. For further particulars, ad
dress the "Gazette, ' St. Marys, Pa..
12 3t.
The contractor and drillers on the
Hackenberg well, now down 2200 feet,
were all in town yesterday. They do
not give up striking oil or gas, al
though the chances are a little poor.
The finest line of clothing to he
found in this section ofthe state can be
seen at the old reliable clothing house
of N. Seger. You always get ynur
money's worth when you patronize
this house.
The International Correspondence
Schools, Scranton, Pa., have a com
plete window display of their several
courses, at R.'Seger & Son's, next to
Bank.
WANTED— Lady or gentleman of fair
education to travel for a firm establish
ed 30 years. Salary, $1,072 per year
and expenses, paid weekly. Address,
H. W. KELLEY, Emporium, Pa.
12 2t.
H. W. Martindale is engaged in re
moving his "monument" from Hulls,
Potter county, to Medix Run, Elk
county. Henry says it's all off with
him in this county of leeks and he will
never bother our courts any more.—
Austin Autograph.
The nation in the political processes
of proving all things and holding fast
to that which is good has found that
the Republican party has been a good
thing to hold fast to. It is profitable
because it is good, and the best. Be
cause it is so, they will continue to hold
fast to it.—Pittsburg "Chronicle."
Free sample to agent. Practical
ready call device for telephones.
Saves brain work and hours of time.
Sells itself. One sale sell dozens. See
ing is believing. Send stamp. The
Telephone Appliance Co., one Madi
son Ave., Dept. F. A. D., New York
Cit y- 12-4t.
There has been all togethar too
mujh wide open business in Empori
um and not confined to the cigar and
candy stores either. We can buy our
cigars on Saturday or do without. Re
member the Sabbath Day and keep it
holy. We are no longer a back woods
town.
The Masonic Banquet served by the
ladies of Presbyterian Church last
Tuesday evening in the basement of
their new church, was a very pleasant
affair The arrangement is admirably
adopted for such occasions, being
fitted with kitchen, closets for dishes,
tables, etc. All the arrangements are
first-class, up-to date and fills "a long
felt want "
A exchange says a town can get
along without a (ire department, a
street sprinkler, an opera house, a
town hall, electric light and water
works, better than it can without public
spirit Give us a town made up of citi
zens with no public spirit whatever
and we would trade it off for a grave
yard and ask for nothing to boot.
Publie spirit is lo a town what blood
is to a body. Without it you have
paralysis and atrophy of trade.
Car Load of Buggies.
Haupt & Hauber have received a car
load of carriages and buggies to be dis
posed of at reasonable prices. They
are beauties. Call at their establish
ment on Broad street and see what
bargains they are offering.
TERMS: $2.00—51.50 IN ADVANCE.
WEATHER REPORT
(Forecast by T. B. Lloyd.)
FRIDAY, Showers.
SATURDAY. Fair.
SUNDAY Fair.
Political Announcement.
Editor Prenn:—
Please announce my name a- a candidate for
f.ounty rreasurer subject to the decision oftlie
Democratic County Convention
- T HENRY LUDLAM.
Emporium, Pa., April 2Gth. 1901.
EDUCATION BY CORRESPONDENCE
The Problem of bringing Higher Edu
cation to the Individual Who Can
not goto College.
In correspondence courses the meth
ods of teaching by mail m:iy be said to
have been brought to a science by the
i International Correspondence School
of Scranton, Pa.
The extent and influence of this
school may be estimated from the facfc
that more than 500,000 students have
enrolled since its origin less than 12
years ago, and during the two hot sum
mer months just passed diplomas were
granted to 343 students
Ihe claim that it could teach work,
lng people the scientific theory of their
occupations, was looked upon bv in
telligent men ofall classes as something
absurd. The correction of this notion
wasaslow and discouraging process,
but when skepticism began to go it
went very fast; this is proven by the
following figures: In five years from
the start of the schools the students
numbered only 8,500 while last year
more than 100,000 were enrolled.
A young man with a certificate of the
schools find work and promotion easy.
Employers now advise their subordin
ates to take this or that course.
Those in control of the International
Correspondence Schools early realized
the error of usiug ordinary text books,
and comi etent persons were employed
to prepare special text books tor each
coucse of study; hundreds of thousands
of dollars were expended by them to
make these text-books thoroughly com
prehensive and practical, so that any
body with the ability to read and write
the English language, could master any
of the Schools' courses.
The text books are sent to the stu
dents in short parts one or two at a
time; accompanying these are careful
instructions and practical suggestions
proved by experience to bo helpful.
Evelopes addressed to Ills instructor
are sent him, and while he is en
couraged to rely on himself, he is as
sured at the same time that assistance
will not be withheld, however often he
may ask it; that he cannot possibly ex
haust the patience of his instructors, so
if he fails the blame shall be his own.
Through the examinations and calls
for assistance, the instructor never loses
sight of the student. If ho neglects his
studies, his instructor writes him urg
ing diligence; this help continues to
the end of the course;, even though it
covers several years.
No other single agency in the whole
country has contributed so much to
the success of the American people.
Each month 10,000 more join its army
of ambitious workers.
To illustrate how the International
Correspondence Schools are helping
ambitious people, let us refer to Thos.
Haulton, Shawmut, Pa., an engineer
for the P. S. & N. Mining Co. His
story is told very clearly and convinc
ingly in the following letter to the
Schools:
"When I enrolled in the Electric
Power and Lighting Course, I was en
gaged as a fireman at §lO a month.
After finishing my course, which just
took me one year of spare studying,
and obtained my diploma, without any
practical experience whatever or know
ledge of the trade, except that obtain
ed from the I. C. S., I took charge of a
large electric lighting plant, at double
my former salary, and handled it suc
cessfully.
"I think the instruction thorough and
practical in every particular, as my
case proves, and can heartily recom
mend it to all tho~e wishing to better
their positions in life. The plain
manner in things were explained was
a revelation to me and I think any one
of average intelligence cannot fail to
advance rapidly and become a success
in the world. 1 am now enrolled in
the Complete Electrical Engineering
Course
"I wish you every success and know
you will have it because you deserve
it."
The business of the I. C. S., is to help
people advance; if you want advice on
the best method of increasing your
earning power, the I. C S., can give it,
without cost to you. The value of this
advice can be judged by reading the
experience of over a thousand success
ful students as set forth in a booklet,
"1001 Stories of Success," sent on re
quest.
Write for it to-day; tell the Schools
your ambition.
NO. 12.