XHE CAMERON COUNTY PRESS.
ESTABLISHED BY C. B. GOULD, M YKCH, 1866.
VOL. 42.
BODY OF MRS. ANNA YAGGI
FOUND IN PORTAGE CREEK
High School Literary Society, j
rrogram for Friday afternoon, March I
6, 1908, at 2:15 o'clock,
Calling to Order President I
Reading of Minutes Secretary j
Election of Officers.
Piano Duet,.... Margaret Dodson and |
Ellen Auchu.
Essay—Early History of Emporium,
Mary Blumle /
Recitation Hilda Hertig j
Essay—Early Indian Tribes of Penn- '
sylvania Dora Nelson j
Debate—Question, "Resolved, That j
Country Life is Preferable to City I
Life."
Affirmative—Cora Hackett and Helen
Smut/,.
Negative—Harold Seger and Charles
Kenley.
Decision of Judges.
Referred Questions—How can Empori- j
um be made more attractive?
Mae McCullough
2. —How can the educational advan
tages of Emporium be improved?
Anna Edwards
3.—How would aY. M. C. A., be of
benefit to the town? Richard Kueline
Miscellaneous Business.
Critic's Remarks.
Adjournment.
The public, especially parents, are
invited.
For Sale.
Three round tables, dishes, table
ware, etc., good as new. At a sacri
fice. Have been used in restaurant.
.1. B. MEISEL,
Next door to P. O.
A number ot rooms, with use of bath J
for rent. Apply to Frank F. Day.
41-tf.' j
POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENTS j
All Announcements under this head must be j
signed by the candidate and paid in advance to .
insure publication.
IJOR CONGRKSS—
P JiON. CHARLES F BARCLAY
OK CAMERON COUNTY.
Subject to the action ot the Republicans of
the twenty-first Congressional district, composed
of the counties of Cameron, Clearfield, Centre
and McKcan.
Post office address— Sinnamahoning, Pa.
1/H3R MEMBER OF ASSEMBLY-
R HON. JOSIAH HOWARD, |
OF EMPORIUM, Pa.
Subject to the action of the Republicans of !
Cameron coun yat the Primary Election, Sat-I
urday, April 11th, 19<>8. j
Associate >! u <! l> e.
UH)U ASSOCIATE JUDGE,
r JOHN A. WYKOPP.
Grove Township, Pa. i
Subject to the decision of the Republicans of j
Cameron county at the Primary Election, Satur
day, April Uth,l9oß.
P. O.—Sinnamahoning, Pa.
I /HJE ASSOCIATE JUDGE,
P J. A. MUri'HERSBOUGH.
Driftwood, Pa.
Subject to the action of the Republicans or
Cameron county at the Primary Election, Satur
day, April 11th,' 1908.
ASSOCIATE JUDGE,
C WM. BERRY,
Sterling Run, Pa.
Subject to the decision of the Republicans of
Cameron county at the Primary Election. Satnr
nay, April 11th, 1908.
T7H)R ASSOCIATE JUDGE,
SAMUEL D. McCOOL.
Driftwood, Pa.
Subject to the decision of the Republicans of
Cameron county at the Primary Election, Satur
day, April 11, 1908.
Conntji ('ommissioner.
rr\Oß co L'.\ TY COMMISSIONER.
P JOHN W.LEWIS.
Shippen Township.
Subject to the action of the Republicans of
Cameron county at the Primary Election, Satur
day, April 11th, 1908.
P. O.—Emporium, R. F. D.
I /OR COUNTY COMMISSIONER.
JJ S. P. KREIDER.
Oriffvood, Pa.
Subject to the decision of the Republicans of
Cameron county at the Primary El< otion, Satur
day, April 11th, 1908.
I/IOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER,
_T O. L. BAILEY,
Sinnamnhonintr, Pa.
Subject to the action of the Democratic elec
tors of Camerou county at the Primary Election,
Saturday, April 11th, 1908.
THOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER,
r WM. 11. SMITH,
Lumber Township,
Subject to the action of the Democratic elec
tors at the Primary Election Saturday, April
11th, 1908.
P. O.—Sterling Run.
T7IOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER,
J 1 BENJAMIN DAYTON,
Sterling Run, Pa.
Subject to the action of the Republican electors
at the Primary Election, April 11th, 19C8.
Sheriff.
rnOR 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 11th, 1908.
LHOR SHERIFF,
I FRANK Q. JUDD,
Emporium, Pa.
Subject to the act ion ol the Republicans of
Cameron county at the Primary Election, Satur
day, April 11th, 1908.
FX)K SHERIFF,
JOHN W, NORRIS,
Emporium, Pa.
Subject to the action of the Democratic elec
tors of Cameron county at the Primary Election.
Saturday, April llth, 1908.
Had Been Missing Since
Wednesday Morning.
BODY FROZEN IN ICE
A Searching Party Found the
Body on Sunday Morning About
Ten O'clock.
Last Wednesday morning Mrs.
Anna Yaggi, who resided with her
husband on East Fourth street,dis
appeared from home, her husband
missing her about live o'clock
Wednesday morning, but thought
possibly she had gone to work for
some of the families for whom she
had been assisting with housework,
therefore said nothing until Thurs
day or Friday, when some of his
relatives or friends notified Chief
Mundy, who took the ease in hand
and after fully investigating he
was constrained to belie* t that the
lady had possibly wandered away
and been frozen to death. He or
ganized a searching party and care
fully searched and questioned all
the lady's friends..
On Sunday morning about ten
o'clock, Mr. Mundy and John
Robinson while searching below
the Portage wagon bridge found
the body imbedded in the ice about
150 feet south of the bridge, in the
in the middle of the creek, com
pletely incased in the solid ice,
with one hand and both feet pro
truding. In order to remove the
body from its icy grave they were
compelled to cut a large cake of ice
.3xo feet, and five inches thick.
The remains were removed to La-
Bar's undertaking rooms, where
the ice was removed with great
difficulty.
Acting Coroner M. M. Larrabee
empannelled the following jurors:
Frank Mundy, John Robinson,
Then. Newton, Fred Streich, Larry
Smith, E. E. Simmonds. After
viewing the remains the jury ad
journed until Monday, in order to
allow time to thaw off the ice. On
Monday the jury wanted more
time to investigate the matter
and adjourned until Tuesday inorn-
J ing when, under the direction of
I District Attorney J. P. McXarnev,
| Drs. ileilmau and Smith made a
: post-mortem examination, which
i developed the fact that the lady
had been drowned. Many believe
that she either threw herself into
: the creek, or walked off the bridge
,in the dark. Possibly the true
1 facts will never be known.
Mrs. Yaggi was a hard working
industrious lady and her neighbors
as well as many who employed her
in her effort to aid her husband,
speak very kindly of the lady.
Her age was about 70 years. A
prayer book was found in her dress
pocket.
Numerous sensational reports
were circulated when the body
was found. We firmly believe
that the poor woman became tired
of the battle of life and threw her
self into the creek ending all her
trials and tribulations.
THE FUNERAL SERVICES.
The funeral services took place
at the Presbyterian Church yester
day afternoon, ltev. Johnson
preaching an appropriate sermon
to a very large congregation. The
deceased was a member of the
German Reform Chnrch ever since
she came to this country, about
sixteen years ago.
A number of relatives and
friends from out of town were in
attendance at the funeral, viz:
Mrs. Minnie Loucks, Mrs. John
Streich, Alex. Luchs, Ridgway;
Mr. and Mrs. Mathew Egler, Drift
wood.
"Liberty and Union, One and Inseparable."— WKßSTßß.
EMPORJtTM, PA., THURSDAY. MARCH 5, 1908.
The Social Swim.
SLEIGH RIDE AND SUPPER.
A number of married and single lad
ies and gents—two sleigh loads—great
ly enjoyed a sleighing party, Tuesday
evening to the large and pleasant resi
dence of Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Lead
better, on the Howard farm, Rich
Valley, wheietliey passed a jolly even
ing (in fact came near staying nnti
daylight as the guests of Farmer Lead
better aud his estimable wife. Time
does fly when ali are jolly and agree
able, especially when the hostess are
as kind an upon this occasion. After a
ratling good supper and more fun, we
all landed at home in apple pie order.
The guests were: Rev. Calvin, Mr.
and Mrs. It. A. Eick, Mr. and Mrs. C.
E. Crandell, Mr. and Mrs. H. 11.
Mullin, Mr. aud Mrs. Geo, L Day, Miss
Frances (Duckie) Loadbetter, Miss
Rachael Day, (two sedate and sober
sides,) llarold Day, Miss Gauntz, Miss
Loucks, Miss Sehleclit, Miss Gallagher,
Mrs. Jessee Loucks, Miss Emma Ellis
Chas. Pappazoni, Ralph Kautz and
Claud Rentz.
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MR, AND MRS. 11. S. LLOYD ENTERTAINS.
Mr. and Mrs. H. S. Lloyd entertain
ed a large number of their friends on
Monday evening and Tuesday after
noon at whist. Both occasions were
very handsomly calculated and man
aged. The guests in attendance Mon
day evening were:
Mr. and Mrs. Green, Mr. and Mrs.
Josiah Howard, Mr. and Mrs. Judd,
Mr. and Mrs. Wright, Mr. and Mrs.
Boers, Mr. and Mrs. Metzger, Mr. and
Mrs. Logan, Mr. and Mrs. Mullia, Mr,
and Mrs. Smutz, Mr. and Mrs. Hockley,
Mrs. Jlinkle, Mrs. Auchu, Mrs. Bryan,
Dr. Falk, Mr. Gallagher.
First Prize--Mrs. Mullin; Second--
Mr. Metzger. <
TUESDAY AFTERNOON
The afternoon whist is reported a de
lightful affair, composed exclusively of
ladies. The following were present:
Mrs. Norris, Mrs. Allen, Mrs. F. A.
Johnson, Mrs. W. H. Howard, Mrs.
Weiman, Mrs. Thompson, Mrs. Davi
son, (Ridgway), Mrs. Baldwin, Mrs.
Thomas, Mrs. Blum, Mrs. Moore, Mrs.
Guy Felt, Mrs. Leon Felt, Mrs And
rews, Mrs. Housler, Mrs. Shives, Mrs.
Forbes, Mrs. Eick, Mrs. Jones, Mrs.
Cavey, Mrs. C. J. Howard, Mrs. Fred
Seger, Miss Davison (Ridgway), Miss
Wiley, Miss Thomas, Miss Bryan, Miss
Alice Montgomery. Miss McKim, Mar
rietta, O.
First Prize—Mrs. Fred Johnson; j
Second—Tie between Mrß. Norris and
Mrs. Davison, the latter won out.
The refVesnnients upon each occas
ion were elaborate and in abundance.
Both receptions were voted fine and
Mi-, and Mrs. Lloyd are to be congratu
lated.
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SURPRISE PARTY.
Last Friday evening about a dozen
lady friends met at the residence of
Mrs. Leonard Evans, while that good
lady was attending prayer meeting at
tiie home 'jf a sick friend, to assist her
in celebrating her birthday. Upon her
return home she found her parlor oc
cupied. Luncheon was served and a
jolly good time enjoyed by all present.
All departed for their homos at a late
hour, wishiug the hostess many happy
returns of the day. Those present
were: Mrs. P. R. Beattie, Mrs. J. R.
Fetter, Mrs. John Kelley, Mrs. J. D.
Swoope, Mrs. A. Murray, Mrs. John
Pepperman, Mrs. Harvey Welsh, Mrs.
Getchell, Mrs. Asa Murray, Miss
Lavina Murray and Miss Belle Camp
bell.
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ENJOYABLE EVENING.
A very enjoyable evening was passed
at the home of Mildred Ilaupt, East
Fourth street, Saturday evening, in
honor of Miss Winnie Werts, of Re
novo, Pa. Those present were:
Misses Ethel Lloyd, Louise Welch,
Lola Beck, Elizabeth Fisk, Dorr
Spencer, James Ulmer and Herkie
Jones.
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JOLLY TIME.
A sleighing party composed mostly
of young people of the East Ward,
where highly entertained at the home
of Mr. Lawson, Beechwood, Friday
evening. After playing games the
party did justice to the fine repast pre
pared by the ladies. And as the early
hours began to approach they prepar
ed for their homeward journey.
Editor Dead.
Thos. Wanamaker, proprietor of
Philadelphia North American died at
Liverpool on Monday, in his 48th year.
Ha leaves a wife aud twosoiin.
WILLIAM DONLEY, DIES
IN LOCK HAVEN JAIL.
His Spirit to be Judged by
a Righteous God.
(Lock Haven Daily Express.|
While it was not unexpected there
was some snrpriso when the news
spread like wild fije over the city that
William S. Donley, the convicted
murderer of his little niece, Mary
Donley, had died in the Clinton county
jail on Saturday evening. At his bed
side when his spirit tool; its flght were
several of his relatives, Dr. J. 11.
Hayes, the jail attaches, and his aged i
and heart broken mother, who believ-j
ed that her son was convicted of a !
crime of which he was innocent. !
Shortly before the prisoner breathed [
hia last, his mother said to those who)
were in the cell, "I know, and God !
knows, that William is innocent oft
this crime."
At exactly 7:45 o'clock his bodyquiv- i
ered for an instant and then death re- i
lieved his sufferings, while the sad j
party stood about the death bed of the !
unfortunate young man.
DECLINED IN HEALTH.
At the trial Donley appeared quite I
cheerful, but was not in good health, i
being afflicted with weak lungs. The:
close confinment made his system j
weaker and weaker as the time passed ,
and after his convictton anil sentence i
his health declined rapidly and those
who were in close touch with the
prisoner at that time were frank in
their belief that he would never live to
meet justice as ordered by the court,
and this subsequently proved true.
STARVED TO DEATH .
During the past month Donley ate !
sparingly of food and his health was
shattered some time ago, but within :
the past week not a morsel of food
passed his lips, with the exception of I
a half pint of milk to which had been
added a spoonful of whiskey. A nam- ;
ber of times oysters, new tomatoes aud
other delicacies not found on the
prison bill-of-fare were given to him,
but he gave it to the oLher prisoners or
threw it away,
A few days ago Dr. J. H. Hayes, the
physician who attended him in the
absence of Dr. W. N. Armstrong, the
prison physician, noticed that Donley
was nearing his end and would last but
a short time unless he would partake of
food which he was urged to take but
without avail. His relatives were
summoned and his aged mother and
other relatives came to visit the dying
BIG ORDER
FOR DYNAMITE
Secretary A. C. Blum returned last week from Washington, D. C.
where he secured an order, or rather a contract, from the United States
government for one million pounds—so car loads—of dynamite to be
used in Panama. This will keep both the Sinnamahoning and Key
stone plants in active operation for at least two months. This big or
der, in connection with other consignments, will make business active
at Sinnamahoning and Keystone works and naturally pleases all hands.
Fifth Library Exhibit.
On February 27th, the one hundred
and first anniversary of Longfellow's !
birth, a small, but interesting collect
ion of books relating to this favorite 1
American poet, to-gether with por- i
traits, was placed on exhibition in the
windows of the Public Library. The j
work of re-orgarization is nearly com- |
pleted and it will be only a short time ;
before it will be opened for public pat- ;
ronage.
Special Offer.
In order to dispose of my last year's
over stock of cards, I will make photo
graphs during the month of March at a
reduction of 25 to 35 per cent. Now
this is a time to get good photographs
very cheap. Call and see the work.
W. O. BAIR.
Tuesday evening was a merry time,
there being nine joyous sleigh ride
parties sent out from Emporium. Tho
jingle of sleigh bells were heard any
old hour all night.
Skirts,
Suits,
Shirt Waists,
and Wash Goods.
It MRS. E. S. COPPERSMITH.
English Spavin Liniment removed I
Hard, Soft or Calloused Lumps and |
Blemishes from horses; also Blood i
Spavins, Curbs, Splints, Sweeney, Ring J
Bone, Stifles, Sprains, Swollen Throats, !
Coughs, etc. Save SSO by use of one ;
bottle. A wonderful Blemish Cure. I
Sod by L.Taggart, druggist. 32 lyr
man, as well as Rev. Father Yahner,
assistant rector of St. Joseph's Catholic
Church, of Renovo, in which church
Donley was a parishoner, and Rev.
Father Louis Mauclier, of St. Agnes
church, this city. These two priests
administered thp last sad rites of the
Catholic church to him on Saturday
morning.
Donley, a few days before his death,
complained of severe pains in his
stomach, a condition whichjis evident
when starvation ensues. To allay those
pains the proper remedies were ad
ministered by the attending physician,
but because he refused any nourish
ment his life could not be prolonged;
lie passed away at the time stated hav
ing voluntarily starved himself to
death.
BODY KENT HOME.
Undertaker A. N. Gann, of Renovo,
was notified and ho arrived in this city
at 1:30 Sunday morning and prepared
the body for burial. The remains were
sent to Renovo on the earlv morning
flyer.
NO INQUEST HELD.
.After death occurred Alderman John
P. Anthony was notified, but when
hearing the statements of Dr. J. 11.
Hayes, Nathaniel Smith and Daniel
Reed, the two latter being the death
watch appointed by the court, that
official decided an inquest was unneces
sary and the body was then given in
charge of his mother and William
Casey, his brother-in-law, who sum
moned the undertaker.
HIS RELATIVES LOYAL.
His aged mother, his relatives and
many of his friends were loyal to the
last, believing him innocent of the ter
rible crime of which he was convicted.
Be this as it may, the circumstances
surrounding the affair were indeed un
fortunate and those who stood by him
at the trial and to the end did so because
they thought he was not the murderer
of this inaoceut little child, and would
ultimately be freed from the charge, an
application having been made to the
supreme court in Philadelphia for a
new trial, which was shortly to be
urged.
EXPENSES OF THE TRIAL.
The cost to the county of the capture,
trial and the incarceration in jail will
aproximate $5,000. Of this amount
about §'2,000 was paid to Robert T.
Croft, a detective of Altoona, who
with his assistants, effected the capture
of Donley and secured the major por
tion of the evidence that convicted
him.
L. G. COOK STRICKEN
Ex-Sheriff LeGrand Cook, aged 79
; years, was stricken with paralysis last
| Friday at City Hotel. Mr. Dolan car-
I ed for him and called Dr. Heiiman.
His daughter Mrs. C. C. Pearl, arrived
; yesterday from Me idon, Mich., accom
; panied by I). H. Harris, an old friend
|of Ml\ Cook. The patient is very low
j this (Thursday) morning and his death
| cannot be far off. He is conscious of
' his condition.
Emmanuel Church Notices.
LENTEN SERVICES.
Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays
in the parish house at 4:15 p. m.
Wednesdays and Fridays in the
Church at 7:30 p. m.
Tho Rev. R. S. Radcliffe of Ridgway
will preach at the service next Wed
nesday evening, March 11.
Celebration of the Holy Communion
ion next Sunday at 8 a. m. Also on
every Sunday morning in Lent at the
samo hour, except April sth.
Gone to Florida.
Judge Green, accompanied by his
j wife and niece, Miss Alice Montgomery,
| left on Monday for Florida to spend
I several weeks, eating oranges and en
joying the climate, while us poor mor
i tals will battle with the snow, ice and
I slush.
Itch cured in 30 minutes by Wood
! ford's Sanitary Lotion. Never tails
i Sokl by L. Taggart, druggist. 32-lyr.
TERMS: $2.00 —$1.50 IN ADVANCE.
THE WEATHER.
HRIUAY, fair.
SATURDAY, Snow.
SUNDAY, Snow-flurries, cold wave,
ASSETS
.First National Bank,
EMPORIUM, PA.
At the close of business March 4, 1908.
$746,701.88
"BEND THE TWIG"
How is it with the young people of vour hoinwf
liold? Are they saving money? Have they
learned to appreciate the value of the dollar*
Are you endeavoring to instill into there minds
correct ideas concerning thrift and economy?,
Are you seeking the opportunity to "beud the
twig?"
If so borrow one of our Home Savings Banks.
We carry the key. No charge for the use of
them.
INTEREST PAID ON CERTIFICATES OF
DEPOSIT.
NHOHHaMManss wwr,!mrrrnrarmi•rnrnrim i hi m iii bw
SUDDEN DEATH.
About five o'clock this (Thursday)
morning, Peter Bowers, one of the old
est freight conductors on tho P. & E.,
railroad, dropped dead in hie caboose
at Sterling Hun. Heart decease wat?
the cause of his death. Deceased
leaves a large family at Renovo. Hie
former home was St. Marys.
V/as Presiding Officer.
An unusual honor was conferred
upon GV.pt. C. F. Barclay, represent
ing tho 21st district of Pennsylvania
in Congress, on Tuesday of this week,
when ho w;n ssleated to preside over
the Houso during the course of the
afternoon's business. He is the first
new member of the House of Repre
sentatives to be so honored this season.
Friday Evening Spread.
i tie teachers and officers of the Pres
byterian Sunday School enjoyed a
social, followed by a spread, last Fri
day evening, at the home of Mrs. Liz
zie Hinkle on Fourth street. Those
present were: Rev. Johnson, wife and
daughter Ruth, Prof. C. E. Plasterer
and wife, I. K. Hockley and wife,
Messrs. F. D. Leet, John and Geo. Day,
R. R. and R. M. McQuay, Misses Flora,
Schlecht, Minnie Baurgelt, Lora and
Bessie McQuay, Mrs. Gordan Baker
and Mrs. Hinkle.
The Bachelor Girls Entertained
Tha "Bachelor Girls" were royally
entertained at the home of Miss Lora
McQuay on Vine street, last Saturday
evening. Cards were the chief past
time and five hundred being the chosen
game The jolly girls were reminded
ol the "Dear Men" who are excluded
from their meetings, by painted place
cards bearing a picture of a man, with
neat verse 3to correspond to each
picture. Refreshments were served,
which consisted of many good things,
and was most heartily enjoyed by all
present.
Gathering the Styles.
Miss Elizabeth Ludlam returned on
Friday from Philadelphia and New
York, were she gathered the latest and
best in Eastern styles and goods for
tho spring and summer millinery sea
son. She is also visiting Cleveland
this week. Miss Ludlam means to give
that unusual advantage of getting in a
small town a hat that will be right up
to-date when yon take your summer
outing.
Eye Specialist.
Prof. W. H. Bud in e, the well known
Eye Specialist, of Binghamton, N. Y.,
will be at R. H. Hirsch's jewelry
store, Emporium, Pa., March 14th.
If you can't see well or have
headache don't fail to call and see Prof.
Budine, as he guarantees to cure al!
such cases. Lenses ground and fitted
in old frames. Eyes tested and ex
amined free. All work guaranteed.
Box Social.
There wiil be a Box Social held at D.
11. Adams', Rich Valley, Saturday,
March 14, for a good cause. All are
; cordially invited.
For Sale, ce 2 n ° t t U h RV lerry-go-Rounil
l will sell my one-half interest in the
Merry go-round that was on the Fair
ground last fall at Emporium. This
machine cost when new $2,100 cash. It
has been run 14 months and has earn
ed between §6,000 and 87,000. It is in
1 number one condition and 011 account
of sickness and ill health, will sell my
I one-balf interest for $750.00 cash. The
owner of other one-half interest wilf
remain in business and is not for sate.
Address,
A. F. BEMAN,
2tf Ridgway, Pa
Kodol is to-day the best known renicdj
for all disorders of the stomach, such as
a dyspepsia, heart burn, sour stomack
and belching of Sold hereby R. 0.
Dodson.
NO. 3.