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I'HL CAMERON COUNTY PRESS
ESTABLISHED UY C. B. G IULD, MARCH, 1866.
VOL. 42. •
POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
All I'inoiincenicnts II n tier (his heml mil it be
signed by the candidate and paid in advance to
insure publication.
IPOR CONGRESS—
R HON.CHARLES F BARCLAY
OPCAMRRON Coi'NTY.
Subject to the action of the Republicans of
the twenty-first Congressional district, composed
of the counties of Cameron, Clearfield, Centre
and McKean.
Post office address— Sinnamahoning, Pa.
MEMBER OK ASSEMBLY-
V HON. JOSIAH HOWARD,
OK EM PORIUM. Pa.
Subject to the action of the Republicans of
Cameron coun yat the Primarv Election, Sat
urday, April 11th, 1908.
. /,s\s oriate Judge.
1 r<OR ASSOCIATE JI'DCE.
I JOHN" A. WYKOPF.
Grove Towushin, Pa.
Subject to the decision ol' the Rep* v
Cameron county at the Primary E»e6. ' *u
dav, April 11th, 1908.
P. O.— Sionaninhoning, Pn.
rnoa ASSOCIATE juofiE,
r J. A. MUTT'HRRSBOUGH.
D»iltwood. Pa. ]
Subject to the action of the Republic-ins of
Cameron countv at the Primary Election. Satur
day, April Mth," 1908.
ASSOCIATE JUDGE,
I W W. BERRY,
Sterling Ruu, Pa.
Subject to the decision of the Republicans of
Cameron county at the Primary Election. Satur
nay, April 11th. 1908.
TPOR ASSOC IATB JUDGE,
r SA viUEL O. McCOOL.
Driftwood, Pa.
Subject to the decision of the Republicans of
Cameron county at the Primarv Election, Satur
day, April 11, 1908.
Con ntij Com mission rr.
COUNTY COMMISSIONER,
r JOHN W.LEWIS.
Shipppii Township.
Subject to the action ol the Republicans of
Cameron county at Hie Primary Election. Satur
day. April lltli, 1908.
P. O.—Emporium, R. F. D.
COUNTY COMMISSIONER.
I" S. P. KREIDER.
Drifl'vuml, Pa.
Subject to the decision of the Republicans of
Cameron county at the Primary Election, Satur
day, April 11th, 1908.
fOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER.
X 1 O. 1.. UAILEY,
Sinnanuihoning. Pa.
Subject to the action of tlie Democratic elec
tors Camerou counlv ai tlie Primary Election,
Saturday, April 11th, 1908.
FOR COUNTY COM MISSIOKER,
WM. H. SMITH,
Lumber Township,
Subject to the action of the Democratic elec
tors the Primary Election Saturday, Apiil
11th, 1908.
P. O.—Sterling Run.
I poll COUNTY COMMISSIONER,
' BKNJAMIN DAYTON,
, Sterling Run, Pa.
Subject to the action of the Republican electors
at the Primary Election, April 11th, 1918.
Sheriff.
I/OK SHERIFF,
r ALLEN M. HAMILTON,
East Emporium, Pa.
Subject to the decision of the Republicans of
Cameron county at the Primary Election, Satur
day, April lltli, 1908.
I TIOR SHERIFF,
FRANK G. JUDD,
Emporium, Pa.
Subject to the action of the Republicans of
Camerou county at the Primary Election, Satur
day, April 11th, 1908.
TPOR SHERIFF,
_P JOHN W. NORRIS,
Emporium, Pa.
Subject to the action of the Democratic elec
tors of Cameron county at the Primary Election,
Saturday, April 11th, 1908.
A Fortunate Purchase.
Did you ever stop to tbink what be
comes of the travelers samples of a
large Wholesale Dry Goodß House?
Buffalo's largest wholesale house, the
Clawson & Wilson Co., employ forty
traveling salesmen. Every six months
they return their samples to be replac
ed by new ones. Mr. R. Kuehne, on
his way to New York last week, stopp
ed off at Buffalo, juat in time when
these samples were put on sale at a
ridiculous low price and the result was
a large purchase. Beginning next Fri
duy, (Feb. 28), the ladies of this county
will have a chance to buy a lot of good
merchandise at Emporium's largest
and most progres-iive Dry Goods Store
at prices never before heard of in this
part of the state. Here are the items:
269 Corsets, mostly size 21, at follow
ing prices: Regular $1.50 selfreducing
Corsets, not very many of these, at 59c;
the regular SI.OO Corsets at 39c; the
regular 50c Corsets at 25c and the
regular 25c girdles, (of these there are
not many) at 15c. There are 969 pieces
of Ladiei Neckwear, 10c and 15c Em
broidered Turn-over Collars will be
sold at sc; the 25e Embroidered Collars,
all washable and a large variety of
styles, will be sold for 10c and some
very beautiful Neck-piecee, which are
usualy 50c, at 19c. Then there are 228
Ladies Belts in Leather, Silk, etc. The
SI.OO kind will be 50c and the regular
50c belts are marked 25c. There is al
so a lot of Jewelry, |soc Bracelets will
be 25c; Fine Pearl Necklaces, the 50c
kind, will bo 25c; Peter Piper Leather
Fobs for children, the 250 kind will be
sc. Handsome Belt Buckles, 50c kind
25c; the regular 25c kind 10c and one
lot, without slides, 25c quality at sc.
Hooks and eyes always 5c per card 2c.
etc. It is needless to say that goods
marked at such price will find ready
purchasers and we therefore advise
you togo early to this sale.
"A Trip to the Moon" at Theatorium
on Saturday night. Handsome views,
colored.
"A Royal Slave."
With all itß v alth of special scenery,
gorgrous costu en, bright and catchy
specialties—is ae attraction at the
Emporium Opera House, Friday even
ing, Feb. 28th. This piece, which has
attained such an enviable reputation
and secured such a hold on the hearts
of theatregoers from one end of this
broad land to the other—is from the
pen of Mr. Clarence Bennett, author of
the "Holy City," another notable suc
cess. Mr. Bennett has located his
scenes near the city of Mexico and
based the fabric of the play on events
which actually occured during the
brief reign of the unfortunate Emperor
Maximilian. The great treasure—the
secret of which was so loyally and jeal
ously guarded by El Aguilla (The
, "agio) who although a serf, traced his
I lineage from the royal Montezumas—
j is founded on fact. The success of this
piece has been so phenomenal in Am
erica that the firm has decided to pres
ent it next year in England.
First Trip Down Town.
Mr. A. Ivresge. who has been ill
since the 2nd of last December, yester
day was able to get down town for
the first since that time. Ho was at
tacked with pneumonia at the begin
ning of the winter and had a critical
time with that treacherous disease, and
afterwards experienced much trouble
with his heart. He has been gaining
nicely the past two weeks, however,
and he and his family !#re cheerful in
the belief that the restoration of his
health is of a permanent character.—
Dußois Courier, 22d. The many Em
porium friends of our old friend and
former citizen regret to learn of his
illness. The old veteran, who in sales
man for the Phoenix Mill Co., has
been prospering in his old age and
stands well with the business world.
We hope our good friend may be spar
ed n-any years. Mr. Kresge has been
for many years one of our most
prompt subscribers.
Emmanuel Church Notice.
Quinqnagesima Sunday ' March 1),
Celebration of the Holy Communion
at 10:30 a. m.
Ash-Wednesday, (March 4), services
10 a. m.and 7:30 p. m.
Daily Lenten services (except Satur
day). On Mondays, Tuesdays and
Thursdays in the parish house at 4:15
p. m. On Wednesdays and Fridays in
the church at 7:30 p. m.
Celebration of tfie Holy Cummunion
each Sunday in Lent (except first in
the month) at 8 a. m.
"Lent is not a substitute for the daily
Christian life; it is not being religious
for a few weeks and careless after
wards, it is a session of special thought,
earnest study; faithful endeavor, to
know better the conditions under
which we are to achieve success, and
the better fulfil our duty to God."
Oriental Plays all the Rage.
Mr. Butler the energetic manager of
the Emporium Opera House has secur
ed Clarence Bennett's beautiful Mexi
can play, "A Royal Slave" for Friday
evening, Feb. 28tb. The author has
evolved .a story, startling in its intens
ity, calling into play the strongest
emotions human nature possesses.
The loyal, undying devotion of Aguila
to his young mistress, the passionate
hate of the Countess Inez de Ora, the
sweet confiding love of the gentle Isa
dora—relieved by the bright, breezy
comedy of the American newspaper
correspondent and the equally spright
ly Anneta with the specialties they in
troduce—all contribute their share in
making "A Royal Slave" one of the
most enjoyable ol this season's offer
ings.
The Social Swim.
WASHINGTON'S BIRTHDAY PARTY.
MRS. FRKD ARN JOHNSON very pret
tily entertained about twenty lady
friends last Saturday afternoon, from
three o'clock until eight, at her home
on Sixth street, whist being the chief
amusement, but the real pleasure came
with the unique and elaborate refresh
ments. The favors were metal cannons
mounted on boxes of confectionery, al
so carnations. The decorations were
flags and Washington's portraits.
When the score cards were tallied it
was ascertained that the following
captured the prizes: First, Mrs. J. P.
McNarney; second, Miss Lane; Booby,
Mrs. H. S. Lloyd.
Drunken Orgies.
The drunken rowdies made the west j
ward disgraceful, last Saturday night. j
Certainly Something can be done to I
put a stop to this lawlessness and close ;
up the pig's ears. Again last night a .
drove of young lads, beastly drunk, '
came down Fourth street. Shame! I
"Liberty and Union, One and Inseparable."— WEßSTEß.
EMPORIUM, PA., THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 1908.
The Greatest Good to the Greatest Number.
It is a self evident fact that onr
citizens, regardless of party, who
have the material interests of our
entire count}' at heart, are fast re
solving to insist upon the indorse
ment of Hon. Josiah Howard for
Representative by all parties,there
by enabling him to better meet the
demands of our people. Mr. How
ard is through and through im
bued with a desire to build up our
county and has a right to expect
both political parties, representa
tives of the entire people, to aid
him in his efforts. Let us all join
hands for Cameron county, our
homes and firesides, anil good
moral government. Let us elect
Mr. Howard who will aid in giv
ing us better schools, better
roads and better farms, lower tax
es. In fact let us ALL work for
Cameron county and the best way
will lie to show Hon. Josiah How
ard that we appreciate his devo
tion and sacrifice by according
him a unanimous election.
DEATH'S DOINGS
BBSB
SIZER.
As announced last week, just as we
were going to press, the sudden death
of Nelson H. Sizer cast a gloom over a
large circle of friends. Nelson Sizer
was born at Sizerville, this county,
and resided here until he grew to man
hood, when he actively engaged in busi
ness He was the soul of honor in
every day life. After moving to Al
toona, Pa., he was employed as sales
man by the Dold Packing Co.
His funeral took place on Friday
last. The following was written by H.
D. Burlingame, (a cousin) and read at
the burial ceremony of the Uuited
Commercial Travelers:
BIOGRAPHY.
"NELSON H. SIZER was born at Sizer
ville, Pe„ March 4th, 1854. He was
one of five childran two of whom sur
vive him. After reaching manhood he
for many years followed the lumbering
business as foreman and inspector.
His strong characteristics, so essen
tial to a successful traveling salesman,
were called to the attention of the
Jacob Dold Packing Company when
needing a salesman, and he was offer
ed the position which he has held for
the past several years. His record as
a salesman will ever stand as an ex
ample worthy to be followed by his
feilow br jthers; honest in all his deal
ing, faithful to his employer, firm but
fair with his customers. He was a
man that was very emphatic in his
denunciation of man, or things that
appeared to him to be different from
what they seemed to be. Among his
friends and associates he proved a
great entertainer. Few were his equal
in his power of description.
His friends are numbered from the
highest to the lowest, aud among his
acquaintances the most humble receiv
ed his greatest attention. He had a
a very strong individuality and the
word Sizer meant more for him than a
name. Peace be unto him."
NELSON H. SIZER. a well known
traveling salesman, residing at Llys
wen, died at 3:15 o'clock yesterday
morning, of typhoid fever, at the Al
toona hospital. He was admitted to
the institution Feb. 14. Mr. Sizer was
born at Sizerville, Cameron county,
Pa., and was aged 54 years. For the
past seven or eight years he had been
a resident of this city. He was a
traveling salesman for the Jacob Dold
Packing company. Besides his wife,
he is survived by one brother, F. H.,
of New Castle, and one sister, Miss
Dora Sizer, of Sizerville. The w.ell
known Burlingame family were cousins
of the deceased. Mr. Sizer was a man
of strong individuality and had a host
of friends. He was a member of the
United Commercial Travelers and his
death is the first in the local lodge
since its organization four years ago.
The lodge will have charge of the
funeral.—AltoonaTimes, Feb 20, 1908.
For Sale.
Will sell at a bargain: One, three
drawer, eight key National Cash Reg
ister; four, six feet show cases; one,
four feet floor case; one, fifty dozen
silk thread case; one, four feet eight
arm display rack; one revolving cloak
rack; one, six feet double cloak rack;
two, eighteen inch paper cutters; two,
twenty-four inch paper cutters; two |
cone twine holders; one umhrolla case; i
hat stands and coat hangers. All new. I
51-tf. W. H. CRAMER.
Mrs. Zora D. Lewis Dead.
' MRS. ZORA D.LEWIS, of North Creek,
wife of Francis A. Lewis, after a brief
j illness, passed from this life, Feb. 19,
! 1908.
The deceased was born at Little
Gennessee, N. Y., April 29, 1853, came
to this county as a teacher in our pub
lic schools; after several years of very
acceptable work, united in marriage
with Francis A. Lewis. Unto this
union was born three daughters, Mrs.
M. E. Taylor, of North Creek, Mrs.
Ea*l Brundage, and Mrs. Harry Hock
man, of Mina, Potter county.
She is also survived by her husband
and one sister, Mrs. Loomis, of Little
Oennessee, N. Y., also a large circle of
relatives and friends.
By order of Divine Providence she
was surrounded by her entire family
in her last hours, everything being
done for her comfort and restoration
that human hands coukl do, yet it
seemed to be the will ot God that she
; should depart.
Mrs. Lewis was a much learned and
able woman, very active in all the
righteous enterprises in the neighbor
hood, always present at church as
her health would permit and gave lib
erally of her means to tlie mipport of
i the gospel. She will be greatly missed
I by the church and community
'■' he sorrow stricken family have the
sympathy of their many friends and
neighbors in these their hours of great
sorrow and bereavement.
Funeral services were conducted at
the Rich Valley church, Feb. 22, I'JOB,
at 2 p. in., by the writer.
Notwithstanding the season of the
; year there was a lovely profusion of
i flowers and the very large congregation
assembled from all parts of the county
! was an expression of the high esteem
lin which she was held. Interment in
the Rich Valley cemetery.
The family wishes to tender thanks
to the singers of Free Methodist church,
Emporium and also the neighbors and
friends for their assistance in their sad
affliction.
REV. A. C. DOW.
Sentenced to Jail.
Chief of Police Frank Mundy return
ed from Scranton on Tuesday morn
ing, where he was a witness in the case
of U. S. vs Burks Carr, who was arrest
ed lor passing "raised" money. The
prisoner plead guilty and was sentenced
Ito one year in Sunbury jail. The
prisoner's wife, who resides in Eni
: porium, on West Fifth street, last Fri
! day night gave birth to a child.
Married in West Virginia.
Miss Edith A. DeArmit,who left Em
porium some months ago for Elkins
West Va , was on Feb. 22d, married to
Mr. Jas. M. Paris of the earn e city.
Ths bride is a very excellent young
lady and has many friends iu this
county who wish her much happiness*
with the husband of her choice. The
PRKSS especially extends its compli
ments to the happy couple.
A Jolly Sleigh Ride.
Eighteen of Emporium's brighest
children, properly chaperoned by their
dear "Mother and Father," enjoyed a
sleigh ride to Sizervill, on Tuesday
evening. The happy family were
royally entertained at the Sizerville
Springs Hotel, where a bounteous repast
was served by Miss Councilman,
in whose praise too much cannot be
said for her excellent cooking, and as
they passed the cheese to Charley,"
they all felt very much at home and
supper time sped all too quickly. After
supper, the young folks played several
games while the "Mother and Father"
sat qujetly in a corner, very much in
terested in a game of dominoes. As
the early hours began to arrive the
parents wisely decided to depart for
their home and after a pleasant home
ward journey they all voted that they
had had a most enjoyable evening.
Six O'clock Dinner.
Harold Seger entertained a few of
his friends at his home on Fourth
street, last Monduy evening, by giving
a "Stag" six o'clock dinner, the occas
ion being in honor of his birthday.
The young men were served by two of
Emporium fairest daughters, the Misses
Lena Coyle and Christie Mac Donald.
His guests were Messrs. David Mul
cahy, John Quigley, Herbert Vogt,
Edward Foster, Frank Cavanaugh,
Raymond Klees, Charles Farrell and
Hugh Swartz.
Correction.
IN last issue of PRKSS we stated that
J. A. Mutthersbaugh had been station
agent at Driftwood for fifteen years
when we should have said twenty
seven years.
The Next President.
The Democratic state committee of
Penn'a has decided to send an inde
pendent delegation to their national
convention.
The Republican delegates on the
other band will undoubtedly be solid
for Senator Knox.
This means the death of Bryan and
Bryanism, and further means that the
man who grasps at fads and fancies
and is willing to promise any and
everything that seems popular and
catch j, never did represent the sober
thinking part of our people. Trusts
must be regulated, but legitimate in
dustry must bo protected and en
couraged.
Labor must be protected and given
fair play.
The tariff must be taken out of poli
tics and adjusted from year to year on
a business basis, so that industry and
labor shall have regular employment
at good wages. These arts large and
hard problems and it takes men of
large experience and honest purpose
to work them out on a progressive
and just basis.
Senator Knox is a Statesman of
broad experience and the nighest in
tegrity and ability.
With Senator Knox, Congressman
Barclay and Representative Howard
as our standard bearers, the Republi
cans of Cameron county, in fact all
parties, feel justly proud.
Greatest Lumber Cut.
More lumber was cut in the United
States last year than in any other year
in its history. The enormous amount
of 37,550,736 board fedt was produced,
and the mill value of this was §621,151,-
388. In addition, there were produced
11,8.58,260,000 shingles, valued at $24,-
155,555, and 3,812,807,000 lath, valued
at $11,490,570. On the whole, it is safe
to say that the present annual lumber
cut of the United States approximates
40 billion feet, and that the total mill
value of the lumber, lath, and shingles
each year produced is not less than
$700,000,000. These figures give some
idea of how vast is the lumber indus
try and how great is the demand for
its products.
A glance at the kinds of lumber pro
duced shows very clearly the passing
of white pine and oak, one of the great
est softwood and the other the greatest
hardwood which the forest has ever
grown. Since 1899 the cut of white
pine has fallen off more than '4O per
cent, while that of white oak has fallen
off more than 36 percent. To-day yel
low pine leads all other woods in
amount cut, while Douglas fir—and
this will be a surprise to many—comes
second. Since 1899 the cut of Douglas
fir has increased 186 per cent. Louis
iana is the foremost yellow pine State,
with Texas, Mississippi and Arkansas
following in order. Washington pro
duces by far the greatest amount of
Douglas fir.
A comparison of the lumber produc
ing States shows that since 1899 there
have been many changes in their re
lative rank. Washington, which in
1899 stood sixth, now leads, while Wis
consin, which eight years ago led all
others, is now third. In the same per
iod Oregon, Louisiana, Mississippi,
Idaho and California made great strides
as lumber producing Sthough, on the
other hand, the amount produced in
Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Geor
gia, Kentucky, Tennessee, Missouri,
Indiana, and Ohio fell off anywhere
from 29 to 54 per cent.
The highest-priced native woods are
walnut, hickory, and ash, and the
cheapest are larch and white fir. From
the fact, however, that since 1899 the
average increase in the price of lumber
has been 49 per cent, it will not be
long before cheap woods are few and
far between.
Figures upon the lumber cut of the
United States in 1906 iire contained in
Circular 122 of the Forest Service,
which can be had upon application to
the Forester, U. S. Department of Agri
culture, Washington, D. C.
NEW TO-DAY.
J. H. Day —Change.
R. Kuehne—Local.
First National Bank—Banks to Loan
Mrs. Conway—New adv.
Lost—pin and belt, W.B. Thompson.
Rexall Remedies—New adv.
Royal Baking Powder—New adv.
Opera House Attraction.
Lost.
A cameo pin and belt, last Thursday
evening in the West Ward. The finder
will be rewarded by returning the
same to W. B. THOMPSON.
TERMS: #2.00 —#1.5 ADVANCE.
THE WEATHER.
FRIDAY, Fair.
SATURDAY, Pair.
SUNDAY, Rain or Snow.
ASSETS
First National Bank,
EMPORIUM, PA.
At the close of business Feb. 28, 1008.
$747,092.97
BANKS TO LOAN
We Uave little banks, or safes, which we loan
to any one making a deposit of J2.00, which we
credit in a bank book with your natnc on !t.
The little banks are taken home where you
can drop your savings in them.
The money cau be taken out only at this Bank,
as we have the key.
No charge made for the use of the bank.
INTEREST PAID ON CERTIFICATES OF
DEPOSIT.
AT OPERA HOUSE.
FRIDAY EVENING, FEB'! 28
RETURN OF THE SUCCESS OF
THE CENTURY
"A ROYAL
SLAVE"
The Mont Powerful and Gorgeous
Scenic Production ever in the City.
H| /
SEE—The Great Volcano, The Palace
of the King, the Floating Island by
Moonlight and the Most Elaborate
and Awe-Inspiring Marine Spectacle
Ever presented Upon the American
Stage.
Prices, 75c, 50c, 35c and 25c.
Seats on sale at Lloyd's Book Store.
Lewis.
In Rememberance of Zora D. Lewis, aged 54 yearn
9 months and SI days, Member of the Ladies
Missionary Society.—
Another member, now has left us.
And our loss wo deeply fee!,
But 'tis God that has bereft us,
He can all our sorrows heal.
Yet again we hope to meet her,
When the day of life is fled,
When iti Heaven iu joy to greet her,.
Where no farewell tear is shed.
It is sad that one we cherish.
Should be taken from our flock.
But the joys that do not perish.
Live in memory alone.
All the years we've spent together,
All the happy, golden hours,
Shall be cherished in reiuemberauce,
Fragrant sweets from memory's flowers.
Call not back the dear departed,
Anchored safe where storms are o'er.
On the border land we left her,
Soon to meet and part no more.
When we leave this world of cliang >».
When we leave this world of caret
We shall and our missing member,
In our Father's mansion fair.
Not now, but in the coming years.
It may bo in the better land,
We'll read the meaning of our tears,
And there, sometime, we'll understand.
—Ladies Home and Foreign Missionary Society,
Rich Valley, Pa.
Partot'a house, suitable for small
family, for rent. Apply to Arthur
Frappier.
NO. 2.