IHE CAMERON COUNTY PRESS:
ESTABLISHED BY C. B. GOULD, MARCH, 1866.
VOL. 41.
POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
All Announcementa under this head must be
signed by the catididale and paid in advance to
insure publication.
CONORESS
JP HON. CHAKLES F BARCLAY
OF CAMERON COUNTY.
Subject to the action ot the Republicans of
the twenty-first Congressional district, composed
of the counties of Cameron, Clearfield, Centre
and McKean.
Post office address—Sinnamalioninß Pa.
I MEMBER OF ASSEMBLY—
r HON. JOSIAH HOWARD,
OF EMPORIUM, Pa.
Subject to the action of the Republicans of
Cameron conn v at the Primary Election, Sat
urday, April lltli, 1908.
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T<X>R ASSOCIATE JUDGE.
P JOHN A. WYKOFF.
Grove Township, Pa.
Subject to the decision of Che Republicans of
Cameron county at the Primary Election, Satur
da April Utli, 1908.
P. O.— Siuiiaiuahoninß, Pa.
I.lolt COUNTY COMMISSIONER,
P JOHN W. LEWIS.
Shippen Township.
Subject to the action of the Republicans of
Cameron county al the Primary Election, Satur
day, April 11th,"1908.
P. O.—Emporium, R. F. D.
I."'OR COUNTY COMMISSIONER.
F S. P. KREIDER,
Driftwood, Pa.
Subject to the decision of the Republicans of
Cameron county at the Primary Election, Satur
day, April 11th, 1908.
TpOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER,
I I O. L. BAILEY,
Sinnamahoniug, Pa.
Subject to the action of the Democratic elec
tors o'fCamerou county at the Primary Election,
Saturday, April 11th, 1908.
I SHERIFF,
I ALLEN M. HAMILTON.
East Emporium, Pa.
Subject to the decision of the Republicans o-
Cameron county at the Primary Election, Saturf
day, April 11th, 1908.
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T7U)R SHERIFF,
r FRANK O. JUDD,
Emporium, Pa.
Subject to the action of the Republicans of
Cameron county at the Primary Election, Satur
day. April 11th, 1908.
ANNOUNCEMENT.
Editor P'es*:
Please announce that I am a candidate for re
election to the position of Supt. of Public Schools
of Cameron county, subject to the decision of
the convention of School Directors of Cameron
county, held on the first Tuesday in May, 1908.
MATTIE M. COLLINS.
Emporium, Pa., Jan, Ist, 1908. >l6tf
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Editor PrcßH:
Please announce that I am a candidate for the
position of Superintendent of Public Schools of
Cameron county, subject to the decision of (he
convention of School Directors of Cameron
county, held on the first Tuesday in May, 190 H.
JOHN SCHWAB.
Lumber, Pa., Jan. 4th, 1908. 17
For Township Primaries.
The following have filed their names
as candidates for the various township
offices, subject to the Primary Election
to be held on Saturday, Jan. 25th.
Names must be filed at PRESS office
and paid for not later than Jan. 24th
in order to be printed on the ballot—
otherwise they will be omitted from
both paper and ballot.
Supervisor—
W. M. Carter,
W. W. Lewis.
Overseer of Poor—
Geo Nickerson.
School Director—
Allen H. Davis,
Oilman Leavitt.
Judge of Election—
Leon H. Lewis.
McQuay.
Fred McQuay, son of Mr. and Mrs.
Daniel McQuay, after a brief illness of
two weeks, succomed to the ravages of
typhoid fever, and was buried Friday,
Jan. 10, at the cemetery at Mix Run.
The services were held in the school
house, and were conducted by Rev.
Couway W. Dickson, of Sinnamahon
ing. Many regret the sudden taking
away of this popular and happy-heart
ed lad. He was seventeen years of
age. s.
E. J. Smith, the Miller.
E.J. Smith, better known as "Fuse
Smith," has purchased and taken
charge of C. Q. Catlin's grist mill at
this place. We are glad Mr. Smith
and family have decided to perma
nently remain in Emporium. We be
speak for Mr. Smith a good patronage.
Lecture To-Night.
Dr. F. J. Mallett, of Sharon, will de
liver his lecture, "Witty Priests and
Merry Preachers," in Emmanuel
Parish-house this evening 112 16th) at
7:30 o'clock. Benefit of Boys Brigade.
Admission 25 cents.
Emmanuel Church Notice.
Celebration of the Holy Cummunion
next Sunday-—Second Sunday after the
Epiphany—at Ba. m.
The offerings next Sunday will be
for General Missions.
Those interested in organizing a
Normal Training Class are asked to
meet at the Parish-house next Tuesday
evening at 7:30 o'clock.
English Spavin Liniment removed
Hard, Soft or Calloused Lumps and
Blemishes from horses; also Blood
Spavins, Curbs, Splints, Sweeney, Ring
Bone, Stifles, Sprains, Swollen Throats,
Coughs, etc. Save SSO by use of one
bottle. A wonderful Blemish Cure.
Sod by L.Taggart, druggist. 32 lyr
Congressman Barclay.
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Hon. Chan. F, Barclay, who is now
serving his iirst term as member of
Congress in this the twenty lirst dis
trict, composed of the countiesof Cam
eron, Centre, Clearfield and McKean,
is a candidate for re-nomination this
fall and makes his public announce
ment. It is gratifying to the citizens
of this county that the district Republi
cans, and scores of democrats, concede
Mr. Barclay's re nomination, a compli
ment to Cameron county we all appre
ciate. Our Congressman is paying
strict attention to his duties and when
this tearm closes will be better able to
serve his constituents for another term.
"Little Cameron" has reason to be
proud as well as thankful.
Doing Big Business.
The Theatorium Company are doing
a big business since they moved into
the new Shives store room. They are
putting on all the popular reels and
give elegant satisfaction
Some Other Year.
A. L. Cole, Esq., of Dußois. called on
Emporium acquaintances last Satur
day. It is reported he has an itching
togo to Congress. However, Capt. 0.
F. Barclay has the call for re-nomina
tion and election, being entitled to a
second term. We are glad the Re
publicans, or at least a large majority,
of this district feel just as Cameron
county does.
What Color is Roosevelt's Hair.
Not one person in a thousand can
tell. It will surprise a good many to
know.
For eight cents (to cover postage
only) the Waverly Oil Works, Pitts
burgh, Pa., will send a handsome
Roosevelt 1908 Calender in natural
colors, large size 16x24, showing a
perfect likeness of President Roose
velt.
We have one at this oflice and it is a
splendid piece of work.
Wanted.
To rent, a good piano. Persons hav
ing same will please address this office.
Correspondence only. 48-lt.
Big Bargains.
Greatest bargains in tinware and
skates ever offered in Cameron county
at F. V. Heilman & Co's Hardware
store.
Getting Better.
The many friends of W. F. Lloyd,
who has been seriously ill for some
time will be pleased to know that he
was able to be out on Monday
and Tuesday of this week. Hope he
may fully recover.
Hon. T. F. Richmond.
The PRESS, as well as many of our
citizens, deeply regrets to learn tha
Hon. T. F. Richmond, of Smethport,
is very low with typhoid fever. We
hope this excellent gentleman may
pull through the ordeal and live to
honor his county. McKean county
cannot spare him.
Associate Judge.
JOHN A. W YFOFF, one of Grove
Township's popular, reliable and pro
gressive farmers, transacted business
in Emporium on Monday and an
nounced his candidacy for Associate
Judge, said, announoment appearing
in this issue of the PRESS. Mr. Wykoff
is a native of this county and iu the
prime of vigorous manhood. His
nomination would be a compliment to
the farming element of this county, it
having been many years si nee a farmer
graced the bench. Mr. WykofT served
the county faithfully as County Com
missioner for three years, from 1885 to
1887. If nominated he would make a
popular, conscientious and efficient As
sociate Judge.
To pass a pleasant hour which is both
beneficial and instructive, bo sure and
call at Theatorium, every evening.
"Liberty and Union, One and Inseparable."— WEßSTEß.
EMPORIUM, PA., THURSDAY, JANUARY 10, 1908
NEW RULING OF POST
OFFICE DEPARTMENT
NOTICE TO DELINQUENT SUBSCRIBERS!
The Postmaster Geneani has made a new ruling relative to delin
quent subscribers to newspapers and periodicals which forces the pub
lishers of weekly papers to make a radical change in their methods of
extending credit to their subscribers.'
This law became effective Jan. 1, 1908 but owing to lack of a notice
a short time is given publishers to get their accounts straightened up
with delinquents, before the law will be enforced.
We have recently sent out bills to nearly every subscriber who is
in arrearages to the PRESS and those who are owing us A\iil readily see
the necessity ol settling the account at once. We will be as easy with
our subscribers as possible but must enforce immediate payment on all
subscriptions of over a year's standing. The United States Govern
ment demands it and we follow its orders, so do not blame us for the
action we are obliged to take.
Following is the ruling and the effects it will have: "A reason
able time will be allowed publishers to secure renewals of subscriptions,
but unless subscriptions are expressly renewed after the term for which
they are paid (weeklies within one year) they will not be counted in the
legitimate list of subscribers and copies mailed 011 account thereof shall
not be accepted for mailing at the second-class postage rate of one cent
for each four ounces or fraction thereof, prepaid by stamps affixed.
The right of a publisher to extend credit for subscriptions for his publi
cation is not denied or questioned, but his compliance or 11011 compli
ance with this regulation will be taken into consideration in determining
whether the publication is entitled to transmission at the second-class
postage rate."
Weekly newspapers mailed by the rural delivery route are also
subject to postage at the rate of one cent a pound.
The enforcement of the above amendment of the Postal Law will
make a decided and most radical change in the newspaper business.
No newspaper will be allowsrl the second-class rate for subscribers who
are over one year in arrears. In order to send the paper through the
mails to a subscriber who is owing for a year it will be necessary for
the publisher to prepay the postage at the rate of one ceut per copy.
It will therefore be readily seen that the publisher of a weekly
newspaper cannot afford to prepay the postage weekly and send his
paper to a subscriber for more than a year and wait for his pay.
The subscriber may ask, how is the Government to know how
many subscribers are in arrears for more than one year. The govern
ment, can send inspectors and examine the list of the publisher or com
pel him to swear to the condition of his subscribers—just how many are
a year or more in arrears. It looks like interfering with one's private
business—that is, if we want to trust a man more than a year, have we
not that right. Yes, but the Government holds that a subscriber who
is a year in arrears is not a legitimate patron, and the publisher is not
entitled to the pound rate of postage for such a subscriber. In other
words the Government will not carry the credit of the publishers on
subscribers over a year due and allow them the privilege of the mails
at a rate the publisher can afford to send it.
We hope every subscriber will get busy at once and aid us in com
plying with the Post Office Department order.
Candidates for Sheriff.
Two candidates for Sheriff announce
in this issue—Mr. F. Q. Judd and A.
M. Hamilton. No doubt both have a
host of friends. Mr. Judd, son of the
late J. M. Judd, is engaged in the fire
insurance business, is a capable man
and a good citizen. This is his first
venture in fhe political field. If nomi
nated he will make the election sure
and will conduct the office on strict
business principles.
Mr. A. M. Hamilton, is well known
to almost every voter, having served
one term as Sheriff. He fully under
stands the duties of the office. He will
make a lively and honorable contest
for the nomination. If nominated he
will poll a heavy vote. Since retiring
from politics Mr. Hamilton has been
engaged in Leet & Co's store.
The Press Brings Quick Results.
Within a few hours after the appear
ance of the PHESB upon our streets, last
week, advertising a lost pocket book,
we received a a telephone call appris
ing us of the fact that Chas. Newton
had found the lost book. We prompt
ly notified the lady, who resides at a
down-county town. Sie found all O.
K. and well, it pays to advertise in the
PRESS. It brings quick results.
Mr. Larrabee Speaks.
Don. M. Larrabee, Esq., secretary of
! the Wiiliatnsport Merchants' associa
j tion, was a guest Monday, at the
j banquet given by the Business Men's
association, of Elmira, N. Y. Mr. Lar
rabee was one of the speakers and talk
ed of the Pennsylvania state organiza
! tion of Merchants' associations, and
told of the work accomplished by the
| Wiliiamsport association.—Tuesday's
j Wiliiamsport Sun.
i-oeKETBooK LOST.— A lady's pocket
i book, issued by First National Bank,
| was lost on Fourth street, Emporium,
on Jan. 6th. Said book contained a
I sum of money, also a 1908 New Year's
card. The finder will be liberally re
warded by leaving same at PRESS of
fice. 48-tf.
Richard Kuehne has added a §IOO.OO
steam shrinking and sponging machine
j for the convenience of hia patrons,
which the ladies will appreciate.
Emporium Post Office.
Postmaster Chas. Seger furnishes the
PRESS with a detailed statement of the
amount of out-going mail handled at
this office for six months:
Lbs. Oz
First class 3,232 0
Second class, pound rates 1,045 0
Second class, free in county 2,221 8
Second class, transient 601 15
Third class 1,318 13
Fourth class 983 13
Fenalty Matter 113 4
Total weight of equipment 8,715 15
Total weight of mail matter 18,063 02
Empty equipment forwarded 5,515 2
Immense Clearance Sale.
Don't fail to read R. Seger & Co's
great clearance sale adv. in this issue.
Big bargains for thirty days. During
this great cash sale some of the great
est bargains ever given in the clothing
and furnishings line will be at the dis
posal of the public. Come early. 46-4
Immense Clearance Sale.
Dont fail to read R. Seger & Co's
great clearance sale adv. in this issue.
Big bargains for thirty days. During
this great cash sale some of the great
est bargains ever given in clothingand
furnishings will be at the disposal of
the public. Come early and often. 46-4
The finest Coffee Substitute ever
made, has recently been produced by
Dr. Shoop of Racine, Wis. You don't
have to boil it twenty or thirty min
utes "Made in a minute," says the
doctor. "Health Coffee" is really the
closest Coffee Imitation ever yet pro
duced. Not a grain of real Cofl'ee in it
either. Health Coffee Imitation is
made from pure toasted cereals or
grains, with malt, nutr-, etc. Really it
would fool an expert—were he to un
knowingly drink it for Coffee Sold by
all dealers.
Trial Catarrh treatments are being
mailed out free, on request by Dr.
Shoop, Racine, Wis. These teste are
proving to the people—without a
penny's cost—the great value of this
scientific prescription known to drug
gists every where as Dr. Shoop's Cat
arrh Remedy. Sold by all dealers.
Wanted.
A few good good milk customers.
E. J. RODGERH
WANTED: —Salesmen and Agents.
Salary and Commission. Write Box
361, Dußois, Pa.
THE MURDER TRIAL.
The much-talked of trial of Ora
O'Dell, on the awful charge of murder
was taken up on Tuesday and the
work of securing a jury of twelve true
men commenced and secured the
twelve men by eleven o'clock on
Wednesday morning, when the trial at
once proceeded.
THE JURY
I). H. ADAMS, Farmer, Shippen,
O. L. BAILEY, Hotel Keeper, Grove,
GEO. DARREN, Carpenter, Grove,
MARK GOSS, Laborer, Emporium,
GEO. E. HOUSLER, Laborer, Shippen,
EARNEST HOUSLER, Laborer, Shippen.
T. N. HACKETT, Filer, Emporium,
R. H. HIRBCH, Jeweller, Emporium,
W. R. HICKS, Farmer, Gibson,
A. M. MATTISON, Farmer, Shipped.
JOHN McCLENAHAN, Laborer, Emporium,
FRANK PEARSALL, Painter, Emporium.
After administering the oath the
Court placed the jury in charge of Cou
ntable O. B. Tanner, of Gibson.
Until they deliberate upon the evi
dence the jurors are taken to the New
Warner for their meals and lodging.
HISTORY OF THE CHIME.
It is not the desire of the PRESS edi
tor to tear open the hearts 6f the suffer
ing friends who have since July 18th
last suffered untold agonies. The
murderer Ora O'Dell, while crazed
from long debauches turned upon his
faithful wife, May Stoddard-O'Dell
and alter knocking down his wife fired
three shots into her head. He then
turned the gun on himself and fired,
but look poor aim, only causing a ffesh
wound. Confessing his guilt to Es
quire Larrabee and others he was lock
ed up. The evidence presented by the
Commonwealth up to the time they
closed their side this morning was
simply to substantiate the above. The
defence commenced on their side and
we are unable to present the evidence,
which is an effort to prove the insanity
of the defendant We are holding
back our paper, hoping to give the ver
dict, but shall be obliged to forego the
desire It will be useless waste of time
and space to insert the evidence given,
when iu is what every person has
heard time and again.
Doings at Court.
President Judge H. A. Hall, and As
sociates Hon. Geo. J. Laßar and John
McDonald opened court on Monday.
The constables having filed their re
turns and as usual "don't know of any
violations," called down the rath of the
Court who in very plain language told
what the Court would expect from
them in the future.
The case of Com vs Michael Breit
weith; charge attempted rape. Prison
er pleads.
Dan'l McCormick pleads guilty to
the charge of selling liquor without a
licence.
At 5:30 court adjourned until S):30
Tuesday morning. *
TUESDAY.
James Plemming and Perry Harbot
plead guilty to the charge of assaulting
an East Emporium store keeper, a
Assyrian.
In case of Com. vs Ott Skinner,
Charge larceny. Verdict of jury guilty.
The case of Ora O'Dell consumed
the balance of the time before we goto
to press.
Court grants license of American
House and St. Charles Hotel and re
fuses the application for Eagle Hotel.
The Court has not yet passed sent
ence on convicted parties.
THURSDAY.
We have delayed going to press
until this Thursday evening, hoping
the trial might close.
The attorneys for the defense placed
O'Dell on the stand this afternoon in
his own behalf. He was still on the
stand when court adjourned at 5:30.
O'Dell swore that he did not remem
ber what happened the day the mur
der was commited; that he does re
member that he had a quart of liquor
the day before; don't remember any_
thing that happened until he was tak.
en to the justice's office after the mur
der.
After O'Dell completes his testi
mony, which possibly will close the
defense, the Commonwealth will intro
duce rebuttal evidence. It is hardly
possible that the case will goto the
jury before Friday evening.
176 Burned to Death.
One hundred and seventy-six per
sons wore burned to death at Boyers
town, Pa., Monday evening, while at
tending a Sunday school entertain
ment in the opera house. The oil
lamps, used as foot lights, were over
turned, setting (ire to the building.
Whole families were wiped out. Hor
rible.
TERMS: $2.00— 51.501N ADVANCE.
THE WEATHER,
i FRIDAY, Snowflnrries.
SATURDAY, Fair.
SUNDAY, Fair.
ASSETS
First National Bank,
i .. EMPORIUM, PA,
At Hie close of business Jan. 10, 1908.
$744,353.91
NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTION,
In turning over a new leaf for the New Year,
among the good resolutions that you will form
don't forget to resolve to save something every
week by depositing your money in this strong
Rank. You will then begin each week richer.
INTEREST PAID ON CERTIFICATES OF
DEPOSIT.
NEW TO-DAY.
Richard Kuehne—Bargain Sale.
J. 11. Day—The grocer.
T. W. Welsh—Special Prices.
Lost—Pocket Book.
Political Announcements,
Hon. Josiah Howard.
There is a general desire that Hon.
Josiah Howard be a candidate for an
other term in the legislatue, he having
so faithfully represented our county.
It would be a mark of respect to the
honorable gentleman for the unselfish
and clean manner he filled the posi
tion for two terms that he should be
granted a unanimous election. Hie
devotion to the best interests of our en
tire county, his great liberality in every
worthy cau.-;e and his spotless character
should give him a unanimous election.
Continue him in a position where he
may have a geater influence to battle
for our county and the good of
the entire state.
A Regular Cyclone.
F. F. Hilliker met with a regular
western cyclone last week—both good
and bad. On Thursday he was taken
sick from exposure at the Fay lire; on
Friday his wife presented him with a
belated Christmas present, a ten pound
boy. His name has already been filed
as a fireman; on Saturday, Mrs. Olm
sted, his mother, severely burned her
left hand—did not know the gas was
turned on, when she attempted to light
the fire.
Big Rush.
Richard Kuehne at th« Great Dry
Goods Store was compelled to add sev
eral salesladies the last few days to wait
on the public. His store last Saturday
was packed with customers, equal to
Christmas eve trade. He invites the
public to his every day bargain sales.
Honest dealing in one motto of Rich
ard Kuehne and that counts with the
trade.
Will Reline Furnace.
The Emporium Furnace Company
are making drawings and specifications
for a complete relining of the furnace
—it being three years since they last
partly relined. All of the men will be
employed on the work which will take
two or three months. We are reliably
informed the shutdown will take place
wiihin a few days. The work can
better be done now than in the busy
summer months.
Euchre Party.
The Lady Maccabees will give a
Euchre Party next Tuesday evening,
after the Hive Review. All friends of
the order, as well as members are in
vited. Light refreshments will be
served. Twenty-five cents a couple
admission, or ten cents for ladies alone.
Come at eight o'clock.
Immense Crowd at Court.
Never in the history of the courts of
this county has such a crowd jammed
the court room—even standing room
was at a premium—making it uncom
fortable for those having business as
witnesses and officers of the court.
Upholstering Orders.
We would request all persons having
upholstering to do to bring in their
work early, during the winter months,
when we are going through the usual
dull season. A large assortment of
coverings in stock. Expert workmen
and satisfaction guaranteed.
GEO. J. LABAK,
"Miss Petticoats."
It is a fine and well selected com
pany of players who will present -'Miss
Petticoats" at the Opera House on
Jan. 21, for one night only and those
who have not read the book should do
so before seeing the play as the scenes
and characters are very closely follow
ed in the dramatic version of pictures
que Miss Petticoats,
St. Charles Hotel Will be Rebuilt.
Mr. 0. C. Fay was a PRESS visitor
yesterday to renew his subscription for
another year and informs us that he
expects to rebuild the St. Charles in
the very near future, making it a two
story building, with all modern im
j provements. Mr. Fay orginally com-
I menced business on the same location
in 1864 when lie purchased the original
St. Charles, which was destroyed by
fire Sept. 13, 1870. He at once erected
a largo three story structure which was
one of the most substantially built
\ buildings in the comity, and always
enjoyed a good patronage. The new
; proprietors, Messrs. Gayney and
! Moline expect to commence business
I at once in part of the building not
i destroyed.
NO. 48.