IHE CAMERON COUNTY PRESS. 4T V BY C. B. GOULD, MARCH 1866. VOL. 30. Mr. and Tlrs. David Marsh's Golden Wedding. AS was announced in the PRESS, last Thursday, Sept. 15th, Mr. and Mrs. David Marsh, of Mason Hill, celebrat ed the fiftieth anniversary of their marriage The occasion which was the event of that section of the county in many years, was largely attended, about one hundred being in attend ance, mostly relatives of Mrs. Marsh, who congregated to do honor to the very respected and loved couple. All that dampened th<:< festive occasion was the fact that Mr. Marsh is losing his eyesight and can scarcely recog nize any one near him. All deeply sympathize with him and his Direction ate wife in this sad affliction Al though thus afflicted Mr. Maryh is cheerful and enjoyed the occasion as though nothing was ailing him. After ihe arrival of the guests and until dinner not much transpired, but hand shaking, visiting and talking over old times, as there were many old-timers present the time was well spent. A large table was erected in the orchard for the occasion and the table fairly groaned with the weight of good things prepared and was beautifully decorated with flowers. Two large chairs, gifts of the children, were placed at the head of the table for the bride and groom to occupy. The bash ful groom and blushing bride were es corted to a position immediately be hind the chairs, where a group of re latives and friends were assembled to hear the words spoken by llev. (J. W. Fa us. .Mr. James Thomas and wife took their places on either sido as they did fifty years ago, when the Rev. gentleman, in neat and well chosen words joined them together again, closing with an appropriate prayer. At the close of the ceremony a picture was taken of the brid;«l party and friends by Miss Emma Marsh, a grand daughter. Dinner now being ready the large and merry party surrounded the feast When all tables were filled, "Praise God from Whom all Blessings Flow," led by Mrs O. Banner, was sung when Rev. Fans invoked the blessing of God upon food and poople. After dinner congratulations were heartily extended to bride and groom and for two hours everybody enjoyed themselvsß hugely. Old men and old ladies forgot their age and became young again. The Golded Rod was pressed into service and everybody wore a sprig as a bouquet, in honor of the occasion and the gold standard. During the ceremony Mrs. Marsh wore a wreath of Golden Rod. It would require too much time and space to enumerate the presents. Suf fice to say they were numerous and costly, consisting of gold, silver and money of all descriptions, table iinen, and may other articles. Those in attendance, not residents os Mason Hill, wo noticed the follow ing: W. A. Marsh, eldest son. wife and three daugh" ters, Wiiliamsport, Thos. S.Marsh,wife and three children, lives near the old homestead. Mason Hill, Pa.; D.lbert, {whose wife died over a j'ear ago) and two .sons, West Va.; Wesley W., wife and seven children, Mason Kill, Pa.; and Miss NclllieE., who lives at home to cheer her par ents iu *.!ieir declining years, with her cheerful and sunny disposition; Solomon Mix, (attended first wedding); Mrs. Will Mix, son, and two daivhteis, Oußois, Pa.; James Thomas and wife (b')'.li attended first wedding,) T. J. Shaffer, wife and family, Bennezett, Pa.; William Overturn', wile and daughter, Mt„ Pleasant, Pa.; D. S. Johnson and wife, Grantonian, Pa.; Mrs. J. R. Russell and son, Medix Run, Pa.; Mrs, Nancy (Mix) Barr, (attended first wedding); Mrs. Martha Lupolc, sister of Mrs. M., (attended first wed ding); Mrs. Lucy A. Miller, Dents Run, Pa.; J. M. English and wife, Castle Garden, Pa.; Mrs. O. G. Thomson, Driftwood, Pa.; J. Miller, Huntley, Pa.; Wesley Barr and wife. Sterling Run, Pa.; Chas. E. Barr, wife and two children, Husted Hill; G. W. Faus, wife and daughter, Mrs. O. L. Bailey, James Barr and Ho.vard Fry Sinnamahoning. A day of joy for all, witli many good wishes and mauy good days for Mr. and Mrs. Marsh, and may their last days be theii best days. j. u. K. County Institute. In less than one month the teachers of Cameron County will gather in their annual session in our borough and Miss Collins the efficient superintend ent is and has been untiring in her ef forts to make this session surpass in assured interest and attractiveness all its predecessors Among the day in structors are the following well known ed ucators: Prof. Darst of Ada Un i vers ity, Ohio; Prof. J. George Becht Prin cipal of the Clarion State Normal School, Prof. Harry Stauffer Principal of the public schools, of Millville, N.J.; Miss Maud Willis of the Lock Haven State Normal school and others for whose services, negotiations are now pending and to be announced later. The evening attractions, indicated last week, are absolutely unexcelled and the expense incurred in bringing them here is such as to need the most general and generous patronage on the part of the public and is altogether deserving of the same. The Cleveland Woman's orchestra is alone worth the cost of a course ticket and the other numbers, though including a smaller number of people are fully its equal in all that constitutes artistic excellence. The teachers of town will make an early canvass and we bespeak a liberal patronage. The October "Smart Set." The October number of The Smart Set is a veritable mine of brilliant stories and poems. "Moored," by Anna A. Rogers, is the title of the novelette which opens the issue. It is a story full of power and quiet humor, dealing with the temptation which comes to the young" wife of a naval officer while he is abro&d and she is "moored" at home. \ LtCiierg from tlac People. All communications u .dor this head must be accompanied by the writer's name. We will not he hela responsible for any expression in this department.] —EDlTOß. Elect Air. Howard. Editor I'rest: Will you please find space in your paper for a few reasons why Mr. How ard should be elected this fall? He is a good Republican and a high minded, conscientious citizen and will cast his vote, if elected, for the party that has given us a clean and prosperous gov ernment for the last four years. It is to the interest of Little Cameron that we send a Republican to the Legislature. Mr. Howard has done a great amount of good work to build up Emporium and Cameron county. His business, a clean and honorable one, has given employment to a large number of men. If elected ho would undoubtedh use every honorable means to secure legis lation in the interest of this county. For the sake of the home, do not vote for men whose business is selling intox icating drinks. The whUkey men have i too much power now-they have it all their way. For the sake of your wives and little ones, voters of Cameron county, see to it that no drunkard maker is sent from here to the Legisla ture. The Bible says that no drunkard shall enter tho Kingdom of Heaven, but what of the drunkard-maker? Shall he be elected to the highest offices? God forbid that such men have a chance to make the laws. Let us elect men to office whose business is not selling beer and whiskey—it tak s the bread from out your children's mouths. It breaks tho mother's heart. We do not need such men in office. Don't vote for them. MOTHER. Shippen, Pa., Sept- 20, 1901. A /"lean Fling. MR. EDITOR:— In commenting upon the nomination of Mr. C. \V. Shaffer for Member of Congress, in last week's issue of the i Independent, the editor, as usual, at tacks the fitness of Hon. S. R. Dresser by saying that Mr. Shaffer is "i-.cad and shoulders above the caliber of tho Republican nominee." I do not wish to detract from the character or fitness of Mr. Shaffer, who is well-known to the voters of this county, but wi. h to cay that men are judged by their achievements. Mr. Dresser is pre eminently a BOlf-made man, an inventor, who by brain and intelligence has become one of the fore most manufacturers of this section of the State. As to his standing, both with his employees and the community in which be lives, I recommend the editor of the Independent to take a trip to Bradford, the homo of Mr. Dresser. Ho has proven himself to be an able, courteous and obliging Congressman, as his increased majority this fall will prove. CLEAN POLITICS. Of Historical Interest. Our townsman, Mr. J. F. Parsons, is the owner of a volume that is full of interest for those who like to delve in to the early history of Pennsylvania. This is a Bi-Centenuial Memorial of "Justus Falckner, Mystic and Scholar, Devout Pietist in Germany, Hermit on the VVissahickon, .Missionary on the Hudson." The work is compiled from original sources by Dr. Julius F. Sachse of the Historical society of Pennsylvania. Dominie Falckner, a student at Halle University, came to Pennsylvania in company with other German Pietists and Mystics in 1694. "He at first (withdrew from the world and lived as a recluse in a sheltered dell on the VVissahickon, passing his time in prayer, study and silent con templation. Thence, urged by the ap peals of the Hollandish Lutherans in the valley of the Hudson, who were in dire straits, and the persuasion of the Swedish pastors on the Delaware, he finally consented to be ordained by them to the ministry, according to the Swedish Lutheran ritual, in the vener able landmark on the Delaware, "Gloria Dei," after which be at once assumed charge of the scattered Lutherans in the adjoining colonies." He died at Newburg in 1723. The volume throws much light on many conditions of the early time. A Lecture at Beechwood. On Saturday, Sept. 25, at 7:150 p. m., sharp, a lecture on China, Japan, and other Oriental countries,willjbe deliver ed at the Beechwood M. E. Church by Mr. Fred Julian, of Emporium. The lecture will be illustrated by in teresting curios from the above named quaint old countries. Upon his return Mr. Julian gave this lecture in the First Methodist Church: of town, before a large audience and greatly delighted his auditors. All should hear it. A reasonable fee of admission will be charged, proceeds togo tho church. Bargain in Books. A complete set of Brittanica Ency clopaedia,consisting of thirty volumes and key. Are all new and in original packages. Will be sold at a bargain, Apply at PRESS office. 36tf "Liberty and Union, One and Inseparable."—Wkbstkr. EMPORIUM, PA., THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 22. 1904. Open Letter from Mr. Josiali Howard. To the I bters of Cameron County.— As an humble aspirant to a position in the representative ranks of republican Americans it seems proper that we should follow the example oi our National leaders and more fully explain and set forth the position of our party in county affairs. Our friends, the enemy, like their National brothers, seem without a platform or local party issue. They have been in power some time but have 110 record of which to boast, except the fact that they have been the beneficiaries of larger salaries and emolu ments than any of their predecessors. They can point to 110 special good they have helped du the farming interests, nor does any bill for the support or development of the manufacturing interests ap pear 011 the books to their credit. The Republican party is proud of her record and to that extent stands "Pat", yet she does not stop there but insists and will ever strive to keep the American people in the front line of civilization and progress; always trying to do a little better than the time be fore, never crying for "vindication," but pointing to her record of achievements and asking the calm and unbiased judgment of free and intelligent citizens, why immigration always increases when the Republican party is in power? why the down trodden of all Nations come here, not to seek wealth digging in the gold mines, not to seek safety and big wages in strictly Democratic .States, but buying ticket.-, straight for the solid Republican States? Republicanism stands for opportunity in all that is good and progressive, and the foreigner comes here seeking a peaceful home 111 our most thickly settled communities, feeling sure of a good living and an equal chance for himself and his children to grow great and influential. They are shut out of no opportunity, but are accorded the same good will, the same courtesy in society, the same chance in business and the same right to hold any office save only the Presidency itself. Is it any wonder they continue to come? and is it any wonder the Republican party points with pride to her record o! a safe and stable government? and her ability and inten tion to make the opportunities for peace and progress even more inviting and within easier reach of all our citizens, foreign born or native ? No, the only wonder is that many more of them do not ally themselves to this party of just equality and progress, which has done so much for them; or if tliev are so "fatuous" (that is so blind or so stubborn as not to fully consider or to understand,)the wonder is that they do not seek homes in the solid Democratic States and there ;it down and wait until the Re] übli cans come along and show them how to develop the natural resources which were the birth right ot the Democratic inhabitants and which they bad allowed to lie idle at their very doors, not knowing how to use them. The Republican party as a true and loyal part of the Ameri can people, points with pride to Washington as a high-minded, conservative and able statesman, soldier and citizen; a leader in the highest paths of patriotism and manhood. The Republican party also points with pride to Lincoln, Grant, Harrison and McKinley, not forgetting Blaine, Garfield and Reed; and the Republican party now points with equal pride to Theodore Roosevelt, the foremost American of his day and the peer of all who have gone before. Washington was great, but he knew little of the resources of our continent; Washington was broad-minded but he knew noth ing of steam or the need of a coaling station 011 the distant ocean. He knew nothing of telephones or the telegraph, and, of course, could not understand the possibilities of commerce. China is an exclusive Nation; America is a star of the first magnitude in the sisterhood of civilized peoples, and Roosevelt, the 1 arbitrator, peacemaker and Christian, is the leader of all that is most progressive and stable in our free, intellectual and equitable government, of, for and by the people. As a chain is no stronger than its weakest link, as a National government depends upon the loyalty and strength of the State government, so our own Commonwealth will shine or wither in proportion to the ability, intelligence and good-will of her indi vidual citizens and their representatives in the legislature. Local taxation and local enforcement of the law remains in the hands of the people themselves in each respective community; the police and the constable not being representatives of the people but simply sworn sentinels and assistants to the people themselves. State taxation, State regulation, State disbursements of money and the choice of State representation in the National Senate is placed in the hands of Members of the Assembly as Representatives of the people of their respective legislative districts; and the voters of each district not only have the right to know, but each party and its candidate should promptly and fully state his knowledge and understanding ot State taxation, and the State's duty of appropri ating State money to advance education, to extend the benefits of good roads and to establish and maintain hospitals and homes for the feeble-minded, the sick and helpless members of the Common wealth. The candidate should also be able to show his capacity to understand the needs and abuses of Hanking, Insurance, Transpor tation and Manufacturing so that he could use his influence, intel ligently, for their regulation and expansion. He should also state his position 011 the Tariff and the question of Sound Money; also, whether he favored the regulation or abolishment ot all corpora tions. Then the voter would be sure that a vote for him would be | a vote and an influence for all he considered best in the State gov ernment. Personally, I will state that I am in thorough accord with the ! plans and purposes of Theodore Roosevelt and his illustrious Cabi ! net, and earnestly urge his support by all citizens, irrespective of i party and I herewith renew my promise to use all my influence to I work for Republican principles and to vote for such other particular | measures as are set forth in my platform published a few weeks ago. Respectfully yours, JOSIAH HOWARD. Emporium, Pa., .Sept. 19th, 1904. Reduced Rates to the West. To all points in Montana, Washing ton, Oregon and British Columbia, September 15th to October 15th, 1904. Write at once for information and maps to W. 11. Allen, Traveling Agent, Wis consin Central |R'y, 621 Park Bldg., Pittsburg, Pa. 28 6t World's Fair Excursions. Low Rate ten-day coach excursions ! via Pennsylvania Railroad, September 7, 14, 21, and '2B. Rate, $15.95 from | Emporium. Train leaves Emporium j at 8:10 a. m., connecting with special train from New York arriving St. I Louis 4:15 p. m., next day. 3317-28-41. 1 Dedication of New Presbyterian Church. The Presbyterians expect to dedi cate new church edifice on next Sab bath as already announced in these columns. The entire Sabbath day will be given up to that work. At 10:30 a. m., there will be a preaching service, the sermon to be delivered by tlie Rev. John I). Cool:, the efficient stated clerk of the Presbytery of Northum berland. Int,lie afternoon at,2 o'clock, there will bo held a free, off hand, ser vice of song and other exercises, and short addresses by a nnmbcr of minis ters and other.?. In the evening, at 7:30, the Dedica tory Service proper will be held. The sermon will lie preached by the Rev. W. T. L. Killer, the chairman of im portant committees in the Presbytery and the Synod of Pennsylvania. After the sermon the keys of the churcli will be formally delivered to the Board of Trustees by the Building Committee. The statement of the Board of Trustees will be made, offerings will be received and the church solemnly dedicated to God by appropriate religious services. All are cordially invited to these ser vices. The new sabbath school and lecture room will be seated with chairs for the occasion. The Presbytery of Northumberland will hold its regular fall meeting in the New Church, beginning on Monday evening following the Sabbath of Dedication, oponinrr v. ith a sermon by the Rev. James E Hutch!«nn, of Dan ville, Pa There will lie much routine business transact' K. Many reports of committees heard and a-jted on, elect ion of commissi ncr to Synod, report of the committe on Evangelistic work by Hon. Hinckley, of Dan ville, and addresses on the subject, and popular meetings in the interest of some of the nine great Board of the General Assembly, such as Home Mis sions, Fori igh Missions, etc. Further announcement of these services will be made from the pulpit on Sabbath day. It is hoped our town and people all will do their utmost t . make it pi as ant and agreeable Cor thes ■ iiusts from out of town. Mcinnes Steal Wins. Corry takt's no back seat. A tele gram received lasi evening by the Me inness Steel Co., of this city, an nounces that in competiton with all the stool manufacturers of the world, the Mcinnes Extra Air Hardening, High Speed Steel, made in Corry, has won o%'er competitors .1 the St. Louis world's fair. The test was made on a piece of steel, in a lathe, running at a rate of 10') feet per minute. The tool cf Me- Innes Air Hardening High Speed Steel was reducing tlio shaft 11 inches with a feed of 316 of an inch. The com mittee was selected to make tiic test by all the steel manufacturers of the world. The competition included England, Germany and America with Corry representing America and we won. Alex. Mcinnes, Sr., originator of the Mcinnes steels, was present at the test. This is gratifying news not only for the company specally interested but to this entire community. The prestige which this award carries with it will vastly benefit the manufacturers and incidently this city. The Mcinnes Steel Co., has been doing businese here only a little more than three years but has already established on enviable reputation throughout the country for the quality of their product. The word "quality" expresses in an emin ent degree the characteristics of this Corry manufacture. Both the com pany and the city at large are to be congratulated on their success.—Corry Evening Journal, 16th. Progressive Journalism. The references in the Independent of last week with regard to the authorship of certain editorials in the PRESS were as wide of the mark as was its personal attick upon Mr. McNarne3*, a few weeks ago. In making this statement, the PRESS does not concede the right of the Independent, or any one else, to go behind the responsibility of the management of this paper. It is en tirely within the rights of an editor to secure the assistance of other pens in his editorial columns and every well conducted journal avails itself of this right, just as the Independent lia3 al ways done—the present editor being for years in charge of the political end of the paper, although under cover- We must accept as final the assurance of the Independent editor that lie has no assistance. As to his need for an assistant—and also a sensor—his read ers are in a better position to pass judgment than he is himself. Emporium Brick and Coal Company, Judge Fred H. Aldrich of Detroit, Mich., who is interested in the pro jected Emporium Brick and Coal Com pany, arrived in Emporium to-day to perfect plans. The Company have abundant means. The plant will be located on Hunts Run. Judge Aid rich was a pleasant PRESS visitor this afternoon. Early Horning Wedding. Prof. Peter Dailey and Miss Marie A. Nangle were united in marriage at I St. Marks Church, at 4:30 Monday morning and took Flyer for Dußois and other points. The young couple are exceedingly popular in town. Our best wishes for happy life. Mr. and Mrs. Dailey will reside in Emporium. Stale lA'.rary ljulylQOS TERMS: $2.00 — $1.50 IN ADVANCE. WEATHER REPORT'! (Forecast by T. B. Lloyd.) FNIDAY. Fair. SATURDAY. Fair. SUNDAY Fair. r. nr-raßir. 1 tig nr.Kwmsx-.r-7w Tlr. Josiali Howard's Candidacy. To the Editor Cameron County l'remi: I noticed in last week's PRESS and In dependent an article, signed "Republi can," calling attention to the fact that Mr. Josiah Howard, the Republican candidate for Member of Assembly, had a number of years ago supported Hon. S. S. Smith. The old campaign trick of signing political articles, intended to injure a candidate, with the designation of the party r>f the candidate, is so ancient and hoary, that it does not deceive any one; it night have answered the pur pose fiftv years ago, but to make use of it at this late d.iy i.-< almost an insult; to an intelligent community. However as to the facts in this case, this article is a direct slap in the face of the three hundred or more Republi can voters of Cameron county, who for reasons of their own have in the vast supported Dr. Smith and F. X*. Blumle, and a t'>r. :it and menace to those who are expected to*favor Mr. Blumle this fall, thus giving him a third term. (Iratitudn for services rendered is evidently not one of t'e fmlts of the Democratic party in Cameron county. Fearing that s >me of our Republican friends might not fully understand the situatio . iid might bo misled by the cry ofvindication," I wish to point out the fact, that Mr. Howard is not a candidate of his own seeking, in fact he only eon onted to run at tlie earnest and continuous solicitation of many prominent Republicans, 2\s well as DemovT 's, and not then until he bad • icui't d Mr statement tbathe would not be a candidate. That Mr. lilarr.'• made such a statement to a number of his friends, of both political parties, he cannot deny, n.ir can he de ny the fact that ht. was told and well know, that Mr. Howard did not wish a contest for election and if he Blumle, were a candidate, ho did not desire the nomination. Not only this, but on ac count of the attitude of the Democratic press of this county, which has for a year past demanded the nomination of Mr. Blumle, these pointed out to him, that sufficient pressure might be brought to make him the candidate against his wishes, to which Mr. Blumle replied, that he could not be forced upon the ticket, as "he had a mind of his own." Only then Mr. Howard consented to become a candidate,and it suffices to say, that the four hundred Republican votes, which he received at the Primar ies, and the fact that he was unani mously nominated, and without any opposition whatsoever, should in itself be a guarantee, that there are no 3ore spots within the ranks of the Republi can party, that Mr. Howard will have the support of his party, which lie well deserves, and will be elected by a handsome majority. A REPUBLICAN IN FACT. Emporium, Pa., Sept. 21st, 1904. Social Hop. There will be a dance at the opera house to-morrow (Friday) evening, tc which the public is cordially invited. Good music will be furnished and a grand time may be expected. New Church Burned. The new Methodist Episcopal church, at Wrights, just completed and to be dedicated next month, was destroyed by fire last Monday night, supposed to be the work of an incendiary. We did not learn as to insurance, but pre sume it is a total loss. At Rock City. j Mrs. Laura Bryan chaperoned a party of young folks to Rock City lafit: j Saturday and stopped at Bon-Aire over Sunday. The party consisted of Misses Winward, Wiley, Bryan, Caro line McQuay and Messrs! Geo. A Walker, Jr., Leon Felt and H. G. Dun levie. They report a delightful time, especially the Saturday evening hop. What's in a NameP Everything is in the name when if conies to Witch iiuzjl Salve. E. C DeWitt & Co., of" Chicago, discovered some years ago how to make a salve from Witch Hazel that is a specific for Piles. 1 For blind, bleeding, itching and protrud ing Piles, eczema, cuts, burns, bruiser and all skin diseases, DeWitt's Salve has no equal. This has given rise to numer ous worthless counterfeits. Ask for De Witt's—the genuine. Sold by R. C Dodson. Warning. All persons are hereby forbidden from trespassing upon the property of this Company without a permit from thru office, or the Superintendant at the works. KEYSTONE POWDEB MFO. CO. Emporium, Pa., August Ist, 1903. 2-J-tt NO. 31.
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