THE CAMERON COUNTY PRESS~
ESTABLISHED BY C. B. GOULD, MARCH, 1866.
VOL. 41.
Man About Town.
A man died in Harrisburg the other
day with a cigar in his mouth. Ye
editor knew him as an old time politi
cian and plum tree shaker. "We'll bet
doughnuts he is smokeing yet."
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Brother Blum says to Jasper Harris,
"where is that umbrella I lent yon;"
Jasper replied, "I lent it to Harry
Lloyd, why?" Well says Blum, ! 'the
man I borrowed it of says the owner
was asking for it."
A lady in Mike Hogan's asked the
price of butter; Mike said "good butter
is selling for 25c a pound." "Dear me,
says the lady, havn't you something
cheaper," yes, said Mike, "I can sell
you some soft soap for six cents a
pound."
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In searching the catacombs, and
other ancient repositories for the dead,
they have never found a female
mummy. It is not strange; you can't
make a woman dry up and stay dried
up.
This is certainly an age of graft.
We ought to adopt the methods of
some western towns. When a public
officer iB found appropriating any
public money they don't suspend him
from office, but from a tree.
The Sage of Portge remarks, "there
are times in a man's career when he is
it; when he is a baby; when he is a
bridegroom and when he is a corpse.
Uncle Peter says, once when hunt
ing in the woods in Maine he was treed
by the most ferocious bull moose that
ever walked, and when he was safely
treed he found his amuninition had
given out. Thinking of his mother,
brothers and sisters and loved ones at
home, tears came into his eyes and
rolled down into the palm of his hand
and froze as hard as marbles. Taking
the frozen tears he rammed them into
his gun, blazed away and killed the
moose.
Years ago the red man scalped the
white man. Now the white man skins
his friends.
Money is the root of all evil. The
most of the rich should be root-hog-or
die.
The Declaration of Independence
says all men were created free and
equal. How about that Rockefeller
baby that has $300,000,000 coming.
A young man in town is troubled I
with a stomach difficulty. The doctor '
told him to "keep away lrom sweet '
things;" guess he don't obey the doctor i
for we saw him walking yesterday with J
a sweet young lady.
We noticed in our photographer's
the other day a lady having her pic
ture taken. Look pleasant said the
photographer, "click" went the camera.
It's all over he said; you can now re
sume your natural expression.
It is reported at police headquarters
that a colored family in town are eat
ing chicken for dinner every day.
The questions before the Windowßill
Club this week are, "should chewiug
gum be included in typewriter's sup
plies" and "should a person learn to
play the piano by note when they can
pay cash."
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"Death loves a shining mark.
Thats why a good many people around
here don't fear it.
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Pianos are grand, sqareand upright; !
can you put your hand on many fel !
lows around hero that are like pianos? i
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"In union there is strength." Except i
when you unite whiskey and water.
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A man said to Judgeßrennan;"Judge
what would you be if you were not
Irish." Ashamed of myself, said the
Judge.
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We are sorry to say subscriptions for
our Easter hat are not as brisk as §we
expected. If we are compelled to
wear our old hat to church
Easter Sunday, we ask the can
gregation to temper the wind to the
short! laml* and make as fttw remarks
about it as possible.
(iAriHA WAY.
Memorial Pamphlet.
The memorial pamphlet issued by
the UevH. J. L.and J. M. Robert-ton
upon the life and character of the late
Rev R. McCaslin is now offered for
sale; price 25c. Call at Independent
Office or H. S. Lloyd's b'Tore they are
all Hold. 7-2t. J
As Gassaway Sees the Post Office
Improvement.
Fling the old Hug to the breeze,
Fire the Court House gun,
Decorate your homes anil trees,
A great work has been done.
Take your neighbor by the hand,
All become acquainted,
* Let's have music by the band.
The Post Office is painted.
Bring your children into see,
Nobody should miss it,
Although the postal service has
A fearful large deficit,
We took the bull right by the horns,
Never shirked nor fainted,
Dusted off the window sills.
And hai the ceiling painted.
No more the deadly microbe lurks,
No more cock roaches play.
No more the busy buzzing fly,
Is heard throughout the day,
No more the missive waiting girl,
Shall chew gum in the dirt,
No more the ladies need to wear,
The abreviated skirt, •
No more the honest citizen,
Shall clear dust from his throat.
And keep his waiting neighbor,
Brushing cobwebs from his coat.
Megaphone the glorious news,
From the top of Bryan Hill,
To the stormy banks of the Portage,
To the streets of Sizerville,
Let suspicious people know,
Their mail cannot be tainted,
Wev'e dusted off the windowsills.
And had the ceiling painted.
Emporium Opera House.
The announcement that Edwin J.
Hadley is to appear here Monday,
April 16th, seems to be all that is nee-"-
essary to apprise theatregoers of an
opportunity of witnessing the most
elaborate exhibit ion of moving pictures
ever shown to local patrons. Mr.
Hadley's exhibitions have always been
absorbingly interesting to both young
and old, and his reappearance will
doubtless bring out an overflowing
house. Hadley pictures are distinctly
different from any others, lacking the
tiresome flicker so noticeable and eo
annoying. With the coming engage
ment Mr. Hadley will bring an entire
change of program comprising all the
latest in spectacular, educational com
edy and magic pictures and an elabor
ata collection of interesting views of
travel. Prices: 25c, 35c and 50c.
A Fortunate Incident.
As -tsiii tint work train foreman
Wm. Buck, while walking on the 15. &
S., tracks Sunday, April Bth, on his
way to Castle Garden came upon a
large rock in the centre ef the main
track. Ho at once removed the ob
stacle, which had it not been discover
ed would have caused a serious acci
dent. Mr. Buck deserves credit for
this worthy deed and it goes without
saying that the B. & S. R'y Co., as well
as the traveling public at large, feel
very grateful towards Mr. Buck for
this timely act. Mr. Buck enjoys the
respect and confidence of the officials
and employes of the P. R. R. Co., who
join with his many friends in and
about Driftwood in extending to him
hearty congratulations.
The End of Bad Feelings.
The few unfortunates with whom
coffee disagrees are at last emancipa
ted. No more nefed to look for a coffee
substitute. Everyone can now drink
real coffee without any bad after ef
fects if it is DE-TAN-ATED India Cof
fee. The Tannin and other injurious
ingredients have been removed, the
healthfully-stimulating, digestion-pro
moting properties remain intact, and
all the timeyou are drinking real coffee
prepared in the usual way. For sale
by Baleom & Lloyd. 7.3t
Eye Specialist.
Prof. W. H. Budine, the well known
Eye Specialist, of Binghamton, N. Y., |
will be at R. H. Hirsch's jewelry' !
store, Emporium, Pa., April 14th. j
If you can't see well or have j
headache don't fail to call and see Prof. !
Budine, as ho guarantees to euro all
such cases. Lenses ground and fitted
in old frames. Eyes tested and ex- '
amined free. All york guaranteed.
Eggs for Hatching.
Pare bred Brown Leghorns, the best
aying breed of fowls in the world
The hen that lays is the hen that
pays. Eggs for sale as follows: One
setting, 13 eggs, for $1.00; three set
tings, 30 eggs, $2.50. We also have
the pure White Wyandottes, same
price.
FA KM H;H.S EXCHANGE,
4-2 m Pitts field, Pa.
For Sale.
One lot 75x112 with good dwelling
house and outbuildings Will be sola
at a bargain. Enquire ofQ. F. Baleom,
Chairman. v r,.t 112.
Want k l>: f*ravelling salesman.
Mofl furnish references and invest one
thousand ($1,000) dollars, in first class
(i per cent, bonds Salary and expenses
paid Experience not required, we
teach on infi.M at our mills. The
Wheeling liooflng Cornice Co.,
Wheelin; , W. Va. I (it
"Liberty and Union, One and Inseparable."—WEßSTEß.
EMPORIUM, PA., THURSDAY, APRIL 12, 1906.
An Exemplary Young Man.
Mr. James Bournes, one of onr best
young men, left on Tuesday for Toron
to, where he expects to enter a ma
chine shop for the purpose of learning
the business. Mr. Bournes since his
residence in Emporium has been a
valued member of Emmanuel Church
Junior Choir and will be greatly miss
ed by his associates, all of whom wish
the excellent young man success in his
undertaking.
Anthony Hope's New Romance.
Anthony Hope, the famous author,
who wrote "The Prisoner of Zenda"
and other stirring romances, haa just
completed a new romance, "Sophy of
Kravonia, or The Woman of the Rod
Star." It is full of soul stirring interest
and is declared by all critics to be bet
ter than "The Prisoner of Zenda."
which made Hope famous. This
wonderful story begins publication ex
clusively in"The Philadelphia Sunday
Press," April 22d. On this day"The
Sunday Press" will also give away ab
solutely free, a tine supplement picture
size 14x21 inches, entitled "The Mas
queraders," printed separately in six
colors on heavy paper. Be sure and
get "The Sunday Press" on April 22d,
and each Sunday thereafter, to read
this great romance. Notify your news
dealer or carrier to reserve your paper,
as the demand on this day will be
enormous and late callers may be dis
appointed. Such great value in a Sun
day newspaper is unprecedent and yet
it's the great "Sunday Press" that al- '
ways leads in giving the people the
best of everything.
Emmanuel Church Easter Notices.
6:00 a.m., Holy Communion; 11:45
a. m , Morning Prayer and Holy Com
munion. "Hail! Festal Day" (Pro
cessional), Field's Te Deum, Martin's
Communion Service, and Stainer's
anthem, "They have taken away my
Lord," wili be used. Messrs Qooda 1 ,
In man and Ellis will be in the choir.
The offerings will be for the Organ
Fund/and the Parish House Repair
Fund. 4:00 p. m., Sunday Schoo .
Mite-box offering. 7:30 p. m.. Even
ing Prayer and Sermon.
Eauter Monday, 7:30 p. rn., Evenfng i
Prayer, followed by the annual parish |
meeting in the parish house at 8 I
o'clock.
Progressive Dinner—Unique Affair j
Eighteen young ladies and gents |
gave a very unique affair last Friday j
evening, a progressive dinner, that i
must certainly have been great . Seven
young ladies each prepared at their I
homes ore course, and at an appointed
hour, 7 o'clock the entire party caded j
upon each of the fair iadies who receiv- '
ed in the following order and destroyed
the dainties:
At home of Miss Ethel Day—celery I
cream of tomato soup and wafers.
Miss Edith Heilman—bread, mashed
potatoes, roast beef and brown gravy, i
Miss Vera Olmsted—fruit salad and
wafers.
Miss Marion Rentz—bread and bak- j
ed beans
Miss Myrtle Lloyd—orange ice and
cake.
Miss Bessie McQuay—Fruit, with I
whipped cream and mixed nuts.
Misses Ida and Alma Hertig— -ice i
cream, cake and coffee.
The following composed the "Jolly
Ramblers:" Misses Bessie McQuay, !
Myrtle Lloyd, Edith Heilman, Vera '
Olmsted. Ethel Day, Marion Reutz, '
Anna Welsh, Emma Ellis and Alma |
and Ida Hertig, Messrs. Max Balcom,
Frank Dodson, Lee Felt, Edward
Hughes, Linn Strayer,Raymond Klees,
Claud and Ermin Rentz.
The pleasant receptions accorded at
the homes of each entertainer assisted
in digesting the several mens and it
took until after mid night before some
of the party, gents of course, wore able
to retract their steps, after an evening
of fun and lots of good things to eat.
We would suggest that the big eater of
the Independent, who now holds the
medal, shall organize a crusade, the
first member to consist of soft shell
crabs, bread and cheese, but be sure to
start at west Emporium first else T. H.
Norris would never leave No. 1, resi
dence. We might eat a little.
The Portage Store.
W. L. Dixon, proprietor of the
Portage store, desires to inform his
patrons and the general public that he
is offering special inducement in canned
goods for the next thirty days. Read
this:
Tomatoes, 10c; Good California
Peaches, 14c; Mince Meat, Sc. Corn He;
Finest String Beans. 10c; Best Seeded
liaisons, 11c; Seven bars Oak LeafSonp,
25c. Other goods in proportion.
('all me on 'phone.
W. L. DIXON,
7-tf. Near Portage Bridge.
The Observer.
The chief force of our Lord's tempta
tion did not consist in the direct ap
peal of evil, but in the fact that the
goods ought to lure Him from the best.
He was victorious because He possessed
the power of an infallibly right judg
ment in all things, the power to esti
mate things at their true value, to dis
criminate not only between the bad
and the good (a comparatively easy
thing to do), but also to discriminate
between the good, the better, and the
best. In deciding upon any course of
action whatever one must always make
a selection out of a number of compet
ing alternatives, each one of which
represents a certain degree and kind of
good. "All action is guilt," says
Hegel. That is, every decision that we
make involves the murder of a number
of alternatives in support of which
some measure of sound reason might
have been urged.
These reflections have been suggest
ed to the Observer by a case which re
cently came to his notice, of a man
who was so blinded by an appeal to his
pity and generosity that he lost sight
utterly of nearer and higher duties.
The qualities of this man's heart are
the best that exist in the world. He
has always been a friend to the friend
less, tender in pity, generous in
thought, and liberal beyond his means.
The Observer once saw him, when he
thought no one was looking, slip a
dollar into the hand of a poor woman
| who with her small children had
travelled to the county seat to visit her
imprisoned husband, and who had not
the means with which to return to her
distant home.
But like many another,this man can
not always see more than one thing iat
a time. When any particular object of
pity is engaging his attention,he is like
ly to lose sight for the time of all other
objects and claims. This was what oc
curred when his i ity became aroused
on behalf of a sick and friendless
woman who came to him in the course
of her courageous efforts to carry out
a business project in which she was in
terested. He became obsessed by the
idea that it was his imperative and sole
duty ui befriend this friendless suffer
er; and to this purpose he adhered
until she was beyond the need of
further human aid, oblivious of the
fact that his attentions to her had be
come a scandal to his family and to the
community, and that he was allowing
his pity for a stranger to cost him his
business, his home, his credit and his
reputation. No appeal or remon
strance could move him out of his
"fixed idea;" and nothing apparently
can shake the witness of his own mis
taken conscience that had he done less
than he did it would have been murder.
Murder? Yes. But does not every
right thinking and right deciding man
have to murder a score of alternatives
every day in order that he may follow
the course which has the strongest
moral claim upon him? It lakes nerve
and something that seems like hard
ness of heart to say No to the good in
order that one may say Yes to the best.
Pity is a good thing and kindness to
strangers is a virtue, but one has no
moral right to permit pity and kind
ness to strangers to come between him
self and his duty to his own home. As
much evil is wrought by a want of a
right judgment to control good im
pulses as by the want of good impulses
themselves.
Possibly Left Us.
Brother "Gassawav" Davis, whose
pithy column in the I J KESS has enter
tained many of our readers has gone to
Olean, N. Y., to accept a position as
clerk in Grand Central Hotel. Possi
bly he may remain there permanently
and possibly not, having a warm spot
for Emporium in his heart. Mr. Davis
is a jovial, good fellow, of more than
usual experience in business affairs, j
having filled positions in many climes;
a gentleman of fine edncation, pleasing i
manners, a hearty hand shake and a i
good word for his fellow man. Hope <
he may return to Emporium in the >
near future.
Base Ball Season.
The season for base ball is rapidly
nearing and it behoves all lovers of |
that sport to attend a meeting to be
held in the Council Room next Thurs
day evening, at 7:30 o'clock, to make
arrangements. Manager John Cum
mings hopes for a large attendance.
Please bear in mind the date—next >
Thursday evening, and be there sure
pop.
('hiitnbcrluitr* Salve is good for any
di-'iiM: of the iu. It allays tlie itching
aml burning m-nsutimi instantly. For
>.ilr l>y L. TIT .1 K Smith. Sterling
Run and ('ruin Bros., Siunaiiialioiiing.
Council Proceedings,
Adjourned meeting Borough Council
Emporium, Pa., April 5, 1906.
Present: Messrs. Friendie, Gregory,
White, Marshall, Julian, Butler and
Green.
Absent: Messrs. Hamilton and
Cramer.
Moved by Mr. Julian, seconded by
Mr. Friendie, that Mr. Butler act as
President Pro Tern. Carried.
Moved by Mr. White, seconded by
Mr. Green, that Bonds be corrected to
read SIOO.OO instead of $250.00 each.
Carried.
Moved by Mr. Butler, seconded by
Mr. Fiendle, that the Secretary corres
pond with the Commissioner of Health,
Harrisburg, Pa., in regard to extending
Sewer in pursuance of the Act of April
22nd, 1905. Carried.
Moved by Mr. Julian, seconded by
Mr. Marshall, that an Ordinance en
titled "An Ordinance, No. 47, Provid
ing for a loan for the Borough of Em
porium, the issue of securities therefor,
the payment of the money received
from the sale of the securities for said
loan into the hands of the Borough
Treasurer and the appropriation of
said money for the pavment for the
extension of the common and public
sewers of said borough," be adopted.
Unanimously carried.
Moved by Mr. Julian, seconded by
Mr. Marshall, that an Ordinance en
titled, "An Ordidance, No. 48, provid
ing for the levy and assessment of an
annual tax of three mills on the dollar
of the assessed valuation of the taxable
property in the Borough of Emporium
to provide for the payment of the prin
ciple and interest and state tax upon
the bonded indebtedness of the Bor
ough of Emporium outhorized by
Ordinance approved the 9th day of
April, A. D., 1906," be adopted.
Unanimously carried.
Moved by Mr. Friendie, seconded by
Mr. Butler, that Secretary ascertain
from two local papers which will pub
lish Ordinance numbers 47 and 48 and
12 notices at lowest rate, and have
them published by paper naming low
est rate. Carried.
Moved by Mr. Butler, seconded by
Mr. Gregory, that President appoint
a committee to investigate Street
Crossings and report at next meeting
of Council. President appointed
Messrs. Butler, Gregory and Green as
committee.
Moved by Mr. Julian, seconded by
Mr. Butler, that Secretary notify cer
tain parties to pay Street Commission
er for cleaning snow off their walks.
Carried.
Moved by Mr. Julian, seconded by
Mr. Butler, that Street Cummissioner
notify parties making connections with
water, gas or sewer lines to leave
streets in good condition or he will re
pair at their expense. Carried.
On motion Council then adjourned.
R. C. MOORE, Sec'y.
Two Lads Instantly Killed.
Last Sunday morning while Geo.
Brendel and Frank Gerber, two lads
aged twelve years respectively, were
walking on the track near their homes
at Benzinger, they were struck and in
stantly killed by train No. 12 going
east. The boys were on their way to
St. Marys for the purpose of attend,
ing church, and while going up the
hill between Benzinger and St. Marys,
they attemped to cllimb on a freight
train, and as they ran across the track,
the passenger train going in the oppo
site direction on the other track, struck
them. It was a veiy foggy morning
and the engineer was unable to see
the boys. This is a very sad accident
and the parents < 112 the young boys
have the heartfelt sympathy of all.
The funerals were held Wednesday ,
morning from the Catholic church at <
St. Marys.
Coat Lost.
Master George Tompkins don't like I
to wear a coat unless the weather is j
below zero and therefore lost that arti- !
cle of clothing, last Friday, while re- I
turning from East Ward school. Geo.
will buy the finder an all day sucker if
his coat is returned to him.
The Thespians.
The Thespians from State College,
twenty-five in number, will entertain
the citizens of Emporium, at the opera !
house, on Monday evening, April 23rd,
under the auspices of the Y. P. s. of
GEO. L. DAY, President.
Bargain in Books.
A complete set of Brittanica Ency
clopaedia,consisting of thirty volumes
and key. Aroall new and in original
packages. Will be solci at a bargain
Apply at PKESB offloe. ,'jotf
C. B. Howard & Co., have received
from the Pacific Coast what is perhaps
the finest lot of RED ('EI)AIt shingle
that ever came to < 'ameron cou
Terms : 52.00 — $1.50 in Adva xck.
THE WEATHER.
FRIDAY, Showers. SATURDAY, F.iir
SUNDAY, Fair.
ASSETS
First National Bank,
EMPORIUM, PA.
At the close of business April 11,1906
$796,751.74.
If you deposit your money in this Bank, you
may rest assured that it will be there when yen
want it.
First Baptist Sunday School Easter
Service.
The Easter service of the First Baptist Sunday
School will take the place of the regular preach
ing service on Sunday evening, April 15, at 7.30.
The programme follows:
Music, Hymn No. 144 The School
Scripture Reading, Prayer and Gloria.
Responsive Reading, No. 312 Pentecostal Hymns
Music.. Primary Class
Recitation Howard Bingmnn
Recitation Grace Halderman
Class Recitation Primary Class
Music Duet and Chorus No 278
Recitation May Bft.asj
Music Seven Little Girls
Class Recitation Miss Loucks' Clsfts
Recitation Margaret Crand-ll-
Recitation Bertha Jessop
Music, Hymn No. 273 The School
Class Recitation Mrs. Henrys' Class
Recitation Ear l vought
Address Mr. Oah'K
Music, Hymn No. 269 The School
Benediction.
At the close of the last hymn (lie congregattoTi
will please remain seated while the school
marches out.
A Small Fire.
The fire alarm last evening was caus
ed by a small blaze in Mrs. Martin
Cummings' residence.. The aged lady
sat a lighted lamp near some lace cur
tains. Little damage done.
Smith Guthrie Still Lives.
Smith Guthrie, who has been very
sick, wo are informed by Mr. John M.
English, an.old and valued friend, is
holding his own. Glad to hear the old
veteran is still 011 the fighting line.
The Girl Preacher.
The Girl Preacher, Miss Ettie Way
ward, has returned to the Huntley and
Castle Garden charge for another year,
which pleases everybody. She has
been very successful since she came to
this charge in wining souls for Jesu«.
Nearone hundred have been converted
under her work, since she came to the
charge. Let others goanddo likewise.
Hadley's Moving Pictures.
There should be a crowded house to
greet Edward J. Hadley when becomes
with his famous pictures at the opera
house, Monday evening, April 16th.
No attraction of this nature is more de
serving of consideration than that of
the visit of Mr. Hadloy, who is undis
putably the foremostexhibitor of Mov
ing Pictures in America to-day.
With this engagement an entire
change of program will be given eclips
ing all former efforts. Prices; 25c, 35c
and 50c. This is positively the beat
moving picture exhibition on the road.
Money back if not satisfied.
Sold the Goodyear.
W. G. Gilbert has a deal on hand
for the sale of his interest in the Hotel
Goodyear in Austin, including the
furniture, license, good will and lease,
the latter holding for some month)?
only. The proposed purchaser 38
Harry Smith, of Castile, N. Y. The
consideration is said to be §15,000 arid
it is said Mr. Gilbert has Mr. Smith's
check for this amount,—Potter Enter
prise. This is the hotel formerly con
ducted by Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert, now
proprietors of New Warner at this pla ;o.
The Farmer's Question.
Shrewd purchasers are invariably
suspicious ol a commodity that isiv*
advertised. They justly reason that i»
un article offered for sale is as goort
as it is cracked up to be the
manufacturer or distributer wouldn't
hesitate a minute to tell the public all
about it in print. A farmer who airs
his views in Agricultural Advertising
puts this throught in a nutshell when
he says:"l have gotten so that when
an agent calls 011 me with something 1
don't understand 1 ask him where it is
advertised. If he can't show mo any
thing but a pockotfull of handbilla I
call the dogs.—Philadelphia Record.
Special Low Rates.
To nil points in Montana, Idaho,
Washington, Oregon and British
Columbia, February loth to April 7- ►»
1 "OS. Round Trip lloinesoekerß' Tick
ets 011 special da>s. Write at once for
information and map.t to W. H. Allen.
Traveling Agent, Wisconsin Centr. I
R'y, 6*21 Park Hldg., Pittsburgh, Pa.
48-13t»
C. B. Howard & Co., have the only
large stock of shingles in the county .»t
the present time. RED CEDAR fr -n
the Pacific Coast and WHITE CED Ml
rom Wisconsin
Pure Barred Plymouth Rocks. Egg»
500 per 15. F. <}, j l . Dd
NO 8.