• >-" df "A H State LiUrnry THE CAMERON COUNTY PRESS. ESTABLISHED JIY C. 15. GORU>, MARCH, 1866, VOL. 40. Emporium Dynamite Works Explosion! Fen Lives Out! FOUR ROASTED TO DEATH 3reat Loss of Precious Lives and Much Property. MI LAST WEEK'A PRESS. We are called upon to again cliron- j le another appalling dynamite dis- j ter, the most serious of the many j iat have visited Emporium since we , ■came known as an important powder ■wn. Yesterday (Wednesday) aftrenoon jout 3:15, like a flash of lightning the ixing house, where the death-dealing compound 1 ' is mixed, went up with terrific report, hurling to eternity v ie inmates of the mixing room, four en, viz: Richard Cavanaugli, aged 32 years, single; liarry George, aged 28, single; Anthony Rosse, aged 26, single; William T. Shade, aged 45, married and leaves a wife and three j children. With this explosion the frame build ings commenced to crumble, pinning j under the timbers of the packing house i and box factory five other men and boys. Most of the men succeeded in •rawling from under the timbers and j ran for their lives, but the five others : met u fearful death. In less than ten minutes from the j time of the first explosion, the packing j went, tearing the unfortunate j i and boys to pieces that were pin \ under the timbers. Up to this ! ting, Wednesday, not a vestige can ; found of the mixers or packer Mar- Garvin, the lad aged about 22years • was known to be pinned under wrecked building and was beard to call for help. In the mad and frantic rush he was left to his fate. The sec ond explosion blew him into eternity. ROASTED TO DEATH. In the box factory were Jacob Frantz, aged 35, and two young men, Max Halderman, aged 16, (son of Frank Halderman), and Glenn Holcomb, aged '!8 years, (son of Jos. Holcomb). They were pinned under the wreck and if not killed by the second explosion, were roasted to death. The charred remains of three were recovered yes terday evening and•the fact that the above named were employed in that room these names were agreed upon About ten o'clock last evening the re mains of Marvin Garvin were found. Young Garvin was an active young man and popular, especially in east ward, where lie resided with his par ents. These bodies were burned beyond recognition, only their trunks remain ing. Max Halderman, was a boy greatly respected by all who knew him; a good boy at all times and under all circum stances. He was attentive to religious instruction, being a member of Hon. Josiah Howard's Sunday school class. His parents are bowed down with grief, as are all the afflicted families. Glennie Holcomb, aged 18 years, is a lamentable loss to his parents, who terribly mourn their son's sad and un timely death. He was well prepared for his sudden calling off, we are glad to learn from his pastor. Jacob Frantz, whose wife and four childred reside on West Creek, leaves his family in a very sad condition. His youngest child is two years old and the oldest eight years. Mr. Frantz was 35 years of age, and was a hard work ing man and well known in this county. His death is deeply mourned by a large circle of friends. The Company's teamster, Jos. Stang, together with his horses were killed with the second explosion—no trace of either being found. The following is a full and we be a complete list of those killed, one of which have been found except ie three box makers and Garvin. RICHARD OAVANAUGH, HARRY GEORGE, MARVIN GARVIN, J ACOB FRANTZ, MAX HALDERMAN, ANTHONY ROSSE, WM. T. SHADE, GLENN HOLCOMB, JOSEPH STANG, whose home is near biffalo. JOSEPH KNARR, the tenth victim died 4:30 to-day. Anthony Rosse, aged 26, while a stranger to most of our citizens, is I highly spoken of. He was a careful i industrious man and had many friends j among his associates. THE INJURED Mr. C. 1). Everett, of Reading, Pa., j an agent for a Philadelpnia paint firm j was sitting in the ofliee, waiting for j the return of G'has. T. Logan, the Supt., ( who was at the upper end of the valley. I When the shock came Mr. Everett was thrown through the building but quick- j ly picked himself up, although terribly i cut and bruised, ho made for a safer j place, forgetting his horse and buggy hitched near the office. Blood streaming down his face, lie looked as though he had passed through a thresh- j ing machine as we met him walking j towards Emporium. Mr. Helliker took him into his carriage and landed him at Warner House, where he pa-j tiently awaited Dr. Bardie 11, who was caring for the more seriously injured. Mr. Everett was not so good looking i after he had two or three yards of plaster pasted on his head and face, yet he knows what a dynamite explos ion means. Joseph Knarr, employed in the pack ing room, was injured internally. He is in a very serious condition. Mr. . Knarr was the most seriously injured and died today at 4:30. He leaves a wife and three children. Mr. Knarr carried an insurance of $3,000, but it is j doubtfull if it will stand. We only ' hope the Woodmen will overlook the two days at powder packing and pass his claim. Harry Leggett, cut about face. Peter Murry, face, back and arms se -1 verely cut. Jay Nangle, face and head cut. i W. W. Knickerbocker, who was in I the shell store house when the explo- , ; sioii took place, found himself under j the timber of the crumbling structure. I lie crawled out and :it once went to ! | work rigging upa telephone. His face j was bruised and scratched. A. Pearson, packer, cut over left eye. j I Howard Dodge, dipper, caught be- I tween dipping screen and roof; face, i j bac'i and arms badly cut. SEARCH FM>R BODIES. A PRESS reporter visited the scene of I the exposion to-day and ascertained i that men were searching on the liill ! sides for remains of any of the unfor tu nates. Portions of the bodies of two men, one supposed to be W. T. Shade, was found on the west hill. They were taken to Egau's undertaking rooms at i noon to-day. l The injured were given prompt at i mention. Drs. Smith and Heilman ] hastened to the scene of the explosion, j while Drs. Bardwell and Falk were . kept busy at their offices. FU NERAL ARRAN'GKMENTS. We have made an effort to ascertain j the arrangements for the funeral ser- I vices, but thus far have only learned that funeral services over the remains I of Max Halderman, aged 10 years, will ■ be held at the family residence, East : Fifth street, Friday morning at 10 j o'clock. Rev. O. S. Metzler, Pastor of | Methodist Episcopal Church and Rev. J. M. Robertson, Rector of Emmanuel Episcopal Church will officiate. We understand the funeral of Gleunie Ilolcomb will take place on Saturday, at 2 o'clock, p. m., possibly services i will be held at Free Methodist Church. Interment in Rich Valley cemetery. The funeral of Mr. Frantz, will be | held from the Free Methodist Church, ; Friday at 2 p. m. THE DAMAGES. The Emporium Powder Company, while they feel deeply the sad incidents ' connected with the explosion, are do ing everything within their power to relieve the afflicted families of their late employees. The Company's loss is large, yet they will at once commence rebuilding the wrecked buildings and will erect now and more substantial structures in place of those burned. About fifteen buildings were either fired or crushed. "Liberty and Union, One and Inseparable."— WEßSTEß. EMPORIUM, PA., THURSDAY, JULY 6, 1905. CAVANAUGH. Richard Cavanaugh, aged 32 years, another of the victims of the mixing house, has resided here all his life and will be remembered as "Zipp." He was the fourth living child of a large family of ten children, viz: John, Malachi, Thomas, Andrew, James, Michael, Frank, Mary, Maggie, Ella— all all residing here except Malachi, who has been engaged in business at Allegheny City for a number of years. Michael is located at Westboro, Wis., Mary, who is married to Mr. Kahley, resides at Johnsonburg. All were here during the sadness except Michael, including the aged father, Michael Civanaugh, who resides at the old homestead oil South Broad street. De ceased was a quiet unassuming young man, steady and industrious; very do mestic in his habits. With his asso ciates he was very popular. Ilis un timely death was a great blow not only to the family but the entire commun ity. He was one of the charter mem- j bers of Hamilton Hose Company and served as foreman in 1903, remaining active today of his death and popular with all flramen of the entire depart- I ment. His company attended the I burial of the remains, unknown, on | Saturday morning at ten o'clock. SHADE. Of the large number losing their j live* in the recent explosion, none will be more sadly missed than W. T. | Shade, the foreman of the mixing room. He was born in Clinton county forty-five years ago. Eight years ago he was married to Miss Minnie Speak er, of Brookville. Two children were born to them— Wilhelmina and Lillian, aged six and two years respectively. Mr. Shade was a kind husband, affec tionate father and good citizen, highly esteemed by all classes. - While living atjSinnamahoning he united with the Methodist Church and has always ex emplified the traits of a true Christian. Of a sunny disposition, he gave bright ness and cheer to every company and thus made himself popular with his friends. GEORGE. Harry George, aged 31 years, was one of the four man employed in the mixing room, where the first explos ion took place. Nothing was found of him. George has resided here for six years, making his home at Commercial Hotel this place. Mr. Murphy speaks well of the young man. His home was originally at Wapwallopen, Luzerne county. James P. George, a brother, i came here hoping to identify at least a part of his remains, but nothing | could be found. STANG, j Joseph J. Stang, aged 31 years, who I was driving the horse, owned by fore j man Dinniny, when he was blown to j pieces. Not a trace of him was found, | its far as known. Stang came here | from Buffalo about three years ago and has worked in the different powder factories. He leaves three brothers and four sisters. One of his brothers, ! Geo. C. Stang, and brothec-in-law, j John Stiorck, of Buffalo, arrived in Em j }K>rium and attended the several ser- I vices. ... J THE FFJJKRALS OF POWDER VICTIMS. Last Friday, Saturday and Sunday were indeed sad days for Emporium, i however our citizens vied one with the | other in showing respect to the dead I ones. | The religious services over there ! mains of Max Halderman were con | ducted at the residence of deceased's | parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Halder ; man, East Fifth street. Rev. O. S. j Metaler, Pastor of M. E. Church, con i ducted the services, assisted by Rev. J. J M. Robertson, Rector of Emmanuel ! Episcopal Church. The funeral was I very largely attended. Many beauti | fill floral offerings were presented. Marvin Garvin's funeral was held : Friday afternoon at 3 o'clock, from the j family residence on East Fifth street, I Rev. Mr. Robertson, Pastor of Free Methodist Church, assisted by Rev. Mr. Metzler conducted the services. Our citizens honored the dead boy by attending his funeral in large num bers. The Emporium Fire Department, the deceased being an active member of Citizi is Hose Co., attended in a body and escorted Lie remains to the cemetery, iL Glennie Hdcomb's funeral took place Saturday afternoon at two o'clock from Free Methodist Church, Rev. Robertson, his Pastor, officiating, as sisted by Rev. Mr. Metzler. Inter ment was made at Rich Valley. The respect paid this excellent young man was marked by the large attendance. The Pastor paid a glowing tribute to deceased. The funeral of Jacob Frantz from his late residence on West Creek was held Friday afternoon at two o'clock, was followed to Free Methodist Church where services were conducted by Rev. Robertson, the Pastor, assisted by Rev. Mr. Bower, of Emporium M. E. Circuit. Joint servives were conducted Satur day morning over the remains of W. T. Shade, Richard Gavanaugh, Harry George, Anthony Rosse, and Joseph Stang, interment being made in St. Mark's Cemetery. The remains of these men, or all that could be found, were placed in one casket. The fun eral party started from B. Egan's undertaking rooms. After interment was made in Catholic Cemetery, the funeral party returned to First Metho dist Episcopal Church, where joint ser vices were conducted by Rev. O. S. Metzler, assisted by Rev. J. M.Robert son, Episcopal, Rev. 1?. A. Robertson, Free Methodist, Rev. T. W Twitchell, Baptist. A choir composed of Mrs. C. W. Shaffer, organist, Mrs. John Kacli en mister, Miss Ryrde Taggart, Messrs. Charles T Logan, George A. Walker, Jr., rendered very sweetly several appropriate hymn- Rev. j. M. Robertson, Rector of Emmanuel Episcopal Church delivered an able sermon, taking his text from Romans, 12th chapter. Services were conducted at Catholic Church Sunday morning, .Mass being said for the dead. Father Downey preached an able sermon appropriate to the occasion. The funeral services over there mains of Joseph lvnarr, at First Baptist Church, last Sunday afternoon, were very generally attended by our citizens. Rev. T. W. Twitchell, the pastor prcifhed a very eloquent sermon. Mr. Knarr was a hard working jolly (ell . He 0 2 D. Brown, lb 3 1 011 11 Cunningham, 2b 5 0 1 3 6 0 Tillaek, rf 3 0 0 1 0 1 Barry, 3b 5 0 0 11 2 McCormick, It 4 11 0 1 3 ! Smith, cf 2 0 0 11 o Totals 32 8 524 18 11 EMPORIUM HIGH feCHOOL. Fisher, 2b 5 (i (i 4 o 1 Flemining, ss 5 1 0 0 2 2 Levendski, p r. 2 2 0 4 0 Cummings, 8b 6 J 3 1 o 2 Liston, c 5 i 1 15 4 2 Vogt, rf 4 2 0 0 0 0 Farrell. lb 4 2 2 6 0 0 Extine. If 4 3 2 0 0 0 Foster, cf 3 i i ] o 0 Totals 40 11 11 27 10 7 Score by Innings. Emporium 0 2 1 2 0 2 2 2 x— ll Johnsonburg 0 04 0 2 0 0 0 2—S Earned runs—Emporium 3, Johnsonburg 2. Two base hits—Levendski 2. Three base hit— Secrist. Stolen bases—l). Brown 3, Cummings, Foster 2, Vogt, Extine, R. Brown, Secrist, Canty, Cunningham, Tillaek, McCormick. First, base on balls— off Levendski 8. and wild pitches 2 and 15 outs. Secrist 7 strike outs. Passed balls—Listen 3, Canty 1. Double plays—Smith to Cunningham. Left on bases—Emporium 0, Johnsonburg!). First base on 1 rror*—Fohnson burg i, Emporium 0. Hit !>; pitcher—Leven'iski 4. Secisl 1. Time of name 2:00. Umpire Hem ! phill. Scorer Ritchie. AFTERNOON (i .ME. The game in the afternoon between Eldred and Emporium, was one of the best, barring one or two instances,that has been played here this season. The score up to the fifth inning Rtood 1 to 0 in Emporium's favor, when one of the Eldred boys knocked a two bag } ger which was lost in the deep grass, j and succeeded in making it a home | run, thus tieing the score and giving I them the first and only run of the ! game. Overturf was in the box for I Emporium and pitched a very steady | and good game. In fact the boys all 1 played the game as it should be played J and ought to receive encouragement i from our citizens. The Eldred boys are all gentlemen ; and know how to play ball and with the exception of one or two costly errors, would have held our team pretty even. The score was 7to 1. Umpire Clarke officiated and his decis ions were fair and impartial, which made the game devoid of .all unpleas antness. The attendance was very large. Score: EMPORIUM. AB. R.H. O. A. E. Farrel, lb 6 2 1 9 1 o Ganey, 2b 4 0 2 3 5 0 Hemphill, ss 4 0 112 0 Cummings, If. 5 11 2 0 0 Quinn. 3b 3 2 2 0 2 2 Mum ford, c 4 0 0 8 1 0 Overturf, p.... 4 i 2 11 1 Brady, cf 4 I l lo 0 Fisher, rf 4 0 o 2 0 0 Totals 37 73027 12 3 ELDRED. W. Llewllyn, ss 4 0 0 1 2 0 Fox, 2b 4 0 0 2 2 1 Rascy, 3b 4 0 2 0 0 1 Slack, lb 4 0 312 4 1 Henley, c 3 11 4 2 0 A. Llewllyn, If 3 0 1 0 0 2 T. Llewllyn, cf 3 0 0 4 0 0 Hatgood. rf 3 0 0 0 0 0 Andrews, p 3 o o 1 2 0 Totals 31 1 5 2-1 12 5 t Score by innings, i Emporium 0 1 0 0 1 3 3 3\ — 7 ' Eldred 0 0 0 o 1 o 0 0 o—l Earned runs—Emporium 3, Eldred 1. Two base hits—Cuiumings, Ganey, Rasey. Home rmi-Henly. Sacrifice hits-Ganey, Mumford, T. Llewllyn. Left on bases—Emporium 9, Eldred 3. First Base on balls—Andrews 1. llit by pitcher—Ganey. Struck out by Overturf, 8; by Andrews, 6. Passed balls—Heniy 2, Mumford. Double plays—Ganey to Farrel, Hemphil to Ganey to Farrel. Stolen bases—Farrel 2, Quinn, Brady, Rasey. Time of game. 1:25 Umpire Clarke. Scorer Ritchie. The following is the score of the game played at Port Allegany, June, 24th. Published by request: AB. R.H. O. A. E. EMPORIUM. Morrissey, 3b 5 2 11 4 2 Brady, cf 5 0 1 0 0 0 Ganey, 2t» 3 i 3 4 3 0 Mumford, c. . 4 0 1 6 1 0 Farrell, lb 3 0 l 15 11 Cummings, if . 4 1 2 0 0 0 Hemphill, ss 4 0 1 0 3 0 Overturf, p 4 0 0 1 5 0 Fisher, rf 4 0 0 0 0 0 Totals 36 4 827 17 3 PORT ALLEGANY. Ausbore, ss 4 0 0 2 2 0 Sutdholm, rf 3 0 2 1 0 0 Lemon, c 4 0 0 5 8 0 Rogan, If 4 0 0 0 0 1 Gehring, cf 1 0 1 3 0 0 Teeter, 3b 3 0 0 0 1 0 Knell, 2b 3 0 0 4 4 1 Mahaftey, lb 3 0 011 1 3 Warner, p 3 0 11 2 0 Totals, 31 0 4 27 13 5 Score by Innings, . Emporium, 1 0 0 0 0 11 1 o—l Port Allegany 00000000 0-0 | Earned runs—Emporium 2. Left on bases- Emporium 8, Port Allegany D. Double plays— Overturf to Ganey to Farrel. First base 011 er rors—Emporium 5, Port Allegany 3. First base on balls—Overturf 1, Warner 6. Stolen bases— Morrisey 3. Brady 2, Farrell 2, Ganey,Cummings, Lemon. Sacrifice hits—Lemon 2, Ausbore. Time of game 1:15. Umpire Lavman. Scorer Ritchie. Foot Cut. H. R. Patterson, who hails from | Benezette, employed at Ed. Hackett's ; camp, No. 24, (C. B. Howard Co's 1 operations) was brought to Emporium on Wednesday with a severely injured foot. Early Wednesday morning he drove an axe blade into his left foot, cutting a deep gash across the instep. The injured man was taken to Cottage Hotel when Dr. Falk was called, who ! dressed the injury, after which he was j taken to Williamsport Hospital for j I treatment. TERMS: $2.00—51.501N ADVANCE .WEATHER REPORT{ (Forecastby T. B.Lloyd.) FRIDAY, Shower^. SATURDAY. Fair. SUNDAY, Fair. NOTES OF INTEREST. WANTED —Agents and correspon dents in every town and village torep resent, well-known publication. Ad dress R. B. M,, Box 38, llarriaburg. Pa. Romantic Portage Falls. On Sundays, July 16 and HO, August 13 and 27. the Pennsylvania Railroad Company will run special* excursions to Portage Fails from the stations named below. A special train will be run on the schedule given, and excursion tickets, good going anu returning only on special train on date of excursion, will he sold at the rates quoted:— Train Leaves. Rate. Emporium 8.00 A. M. SIOO Emporium Junction 8.03 " l 00 Sizerville 8.11 " 100 Keating Summit 8.33 " 100 Port Allegany 8.50 " 100 Larabee 9.08 " 80 Eldreri <»,J4 •« 75 Portville . 9.29 " K5 Olean 0.45 J' 50 Portage Fulls Park Ar. 11.45 Returning the special train will leave Portage Fails Park 5:15 p. m., arriving Olean 7:1"J ; M . and Emporium 9:00 p. m. Children l:t>tweoo 5 and 12 years of age; half rate*. 35H8-20-Bt. ReJujiJ Ratas to Buffalo. • . On account n! th Grand Lodge, Bene volent and Protective Order of I*l Iks. at Buffalo, X. V., July 11 to 15, the Penn sylvania Uaiir.t'd (Jotnptuy will sell ex cursion tickets to Buffalo froui all stations on its line- at greatly reduced rates. From aii stations on the Penn sylvania Railroad tickets will be sold and good going July 1, 9, and 10, good re turning leaving Buffalo not later than July 1 By deposit of ticket with Joint Agent at Buffalo rot later than July 15 and payment of tity cents, an extension of return limit may be obtained to leave Buffalo not later than July 25. For specific rates, routes, and further information, apply to Tk-kct Agents. .')534-2'o-2t. The Only Way to Cure. To cure a cold when you have no cough—to euro a cough when you have no cold—to cure yourself when you have both—take Kennedy's Laxative Honey and Tar. The new idea, the original Laxative Cough Syrup. It contains no opiates and is best for coughs, colds, croup, whooping cough, etc. Pleasant to the taste and equally good for child or adult. Remember the name "Kennedy's" and see that the red clover blossom and the honey bee is on the bottle. Ken nedy's Laxative Honey and Tar is the original Laxativo Cough Syrup. Take no other. Sold by R. C. Dodson. How's This. We offer One Huudred Dollars Re ward for any case of Catarrh that can not be cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. F. J. CHENEY & Co., Toledo, O. We, the undersigned,have known F. J. Cheney for the last 10 years, and be lieve him perfectly honorable in all business transactions, and financially able to carry out any obligations made by his firm. WALKING, KINNAN & MARVIN, Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, O. Hall's Catarrh Cure is taken intern ally, acting directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces of the system. Testimonials sent free. Price, 75c per bottle. Sold by all Druggists. Take Hall's Family Pills for consti pation. Stenography and Type Writing. Will teach shorthand and type writ ing at my home on Fourth street, dur ing the summer months. Graham's Standard method of shorthand taught and th« Underwood Standard type writer used. I am a graduate of one of the best shorthand schools in Pittsburg and have had five years oxperience, three years in legal work and Wo in com mercial. Students desiring to take up this study can do just us well for the first two or three months at home, as going away and with much less ex pense. 17-tf. MRS. FRED SEGER. Eye Specialist. Prof. \\ . H. Budine, tho well known Eye Specialist, of Binghamton, N. Y., will be at R. H. Hirsch's jewelry store, Emporium, Pa, July 15tli. If you can't see well or have headache don't fail to call and see Prof. Budine, as he guarantees to cure all such cases. Lenses ground and fitted in old frames. Eyes tested and ex amined free. All work guaranteed. EXPLOSION NOTES. It is eighteen years since the first powder plant was started in Empori um. In that time seventeen deaths have resulted. An open face silver watch was found near the box factory on Thursday. No. Jon case, 26,081—8. The same may be seen at Meteger's. NO. 20.