THE CAMERON COUNTY-PRESS. ESTABLISHED ISY C. B. GOULD, MARCH, 1866. VOL. 42. ANNOUNCEMENT. Editor P^ess:— Please announce that I am a candidate for re , election to the position of Supt. of Public Schools j of Cameron county, subject to the decision of the convention of School Directors of Cameron county, held on the first Tuesday in May, 190 K. MATTIE M. COLLINS. Emporium, Pa., Jan, Ist, I'.KJM. Ititf j Editor Pre an:— Please announce that I am a candidate for the rositioh of Superintendent of Public Schools of aiueron county, subject to the decision ot the convention of School Directors of Cameron county, held on the lirst Tuesday in May. 1908. JOHN SCHWAB. Lumber, Pa., Jan. 4th, 1908. 47 Editor Press: — Your are requested to announce my name as a a candidate for the office of Supt. of the Public Schools of Cameron county, subject to the decis ion of the school directors in convention assem bled on the lirst Tuesday in May, 1908 D. B. PKTERSON. Lumber, Pa., Jnti. 20th, 1908.-tc. Early Oil History. An Entertaining Volume Written by an Active Pioneer Who Did Things. I From Pittsburg Dispatch]. There is much in the early history of the petroleum industry that is interest ing—some of it more exciting than fic tion. This history ought to be written by those who participated in the stir ing events of that time. The actors are passing] away, many are gone, and one of the most thrilling chapters of industrial history is passing with them. One of the pioneers, however, has pre served his share of the activity of the first years. Honorable Alfred Wilson Smiley, of Foxburg, Pa., has written and publish ed a neatly illustrated volume under the title: "A Few Scraps; Oily and Otherwise," chronicling his personal recollection of the early development. Mr. Smiley was one of the superinten dents and an active factor in the first oil pipe line, whtch pumped oil from the famous Pithole field to the railroad at Miller farm, "on the Creek." He was a buyer of oil and a producer, and he went through the "times that, try men's souls," where the oil busi ness was a wild race with uncertain finish. None'is better fitted to tell this part of tho story than Mr. Smiiey, and he has performed his duty well. Not being a literary man, the author of "A Few Scraps" has told his tale simply, the interest being in the facts related, and that interest is abuudant. The reader of Mr. Smiley's record finds himself living over again the life of the oil pioneer, sharing their hopes and keenly feeling their failures. An added zest comes from its being a per sonal narrative. He makes no excur sion into the realm of abstract reason ing or moralizing on what he relates, but tells what happened, what was done. He seeks no hidden motive, and there is not a word of malice toward any of the men he mentions. Through out there is evidence of that lively sense of humor that is characteristic of the man and of that restless population of which he was a part. Mr. Smiley's book is one that will ap peal to every man to whose nostrils the odor of fresh oil and gas is famil iar. The fortunes he won and lost, and the fact that he is now not wealthy without bitterness, is eloquent of the spirit of the men who, for nearly half a century, have sought Dame Fortune in greasy fields. Some found her, many had fleeting glimpses of the fickle jade, all developed brave hearts while they developed the methode and appurtenances of a new industry. Mr. Smiley has made a valuable contribu tion to the historical literature of that development. It moves naturally from Pithole and the Creek to the liower Country, touching most intimately the transportation problem in the solution of which he was engaged. It recalls the battles of the giants for control, the author fighting on the losing side, but never losing his nerve. The book is dedicated to Mr. Smiley's grandson, Alfred Wilson Smiley 11, who will have a monopoly of the proceeds. Postpaid by mail to any address for one dollar which is just about the cost price. Address R. M. Smiiey, Knox, Pa., or A. W. Smiley, Foxburg Pa. High School Notes. Prof. A. M. Hammers will give his illustrated lecture on Paris, the Rhine and Switzerland in the Court House, Friday evening, May Ist. Prof. Ham mers, is a genial, cultivated gentleman, a fluent speaker, and the illustrations are the very best. The lecture will be given under the auspices of the Junior Class for the benefit of the Physics Apparatus Fund. The Nineteenth Annual Commence ment of the Emporium High Sehoo 1 will bo held on Thursday evening' May 14th. Fisk's Orchestra will furn ish the music. The National Committee. WASHINGTON, April 11— (Special)— The importance of the control of the Republican National committee in the presidential canvass becomes more ap arent an the debt for the nomination proceeds. The friends of Secretary Taft have been using all the forces of the federal machinery in the south to secure delegates for the Secretary of War and in doing this they havearoue ed the opposition of many people who do not countenance those tactics. The result is that prcticallay every south ern state will send two contesting dele gations to the Chicago convention and which of them will be seated in mak ing up the temporary roll depends en tirely upon the leaning of the national committee. A least 200 delegates will be repre sented in these contests. If the Taft people control the committee is is safe to assume that Taft delegates will be seated in all cases where there are con tests. Delegates so seated will doubt less retain their seats after the conven tion is organized. If the anti-Taft forces control the committee, then it is equally safe that anti-Taft delegates will be seated. At present both sides claim control of the committee. Eoth have checked up the members and believe that they are in the majority, but it will be some time before an accurate estimate can be made. That the Taft managers are quite confident that they will have a majority is shown by the fact that wherever the antis secure control of a convention, Talt men hold a rump convention and elect a contesting dele gation. But it has been demonstrated that Knox, Fairbanks, Cannon, and Hughes all have friends in the south and that each will get some delegates in that section, while Senator Foraker is expected to have strength wherever the colored Republicans are permitted to voice their preference. Suggestive Decorations For Easter Tables. The barn-yard coop of childhood's deligl^fcis not too absurd for a center piece at the Er.ster season. Have a long brass tray edged with delicate green and daffolds or narcissi on which is erected a "chicken croop" made of lady-fingers cross-crossed. These can be iced if wished, with frosting to act as "mortar," so that the slight struct ure will not fall down. Sprinkle the floor with white pop-corn and place within some cunning little chickens, either of candy or cotton. Violets are always lovely at Easter, says the April Delineator. For the luncheon-table centerpiece have a large round tray of brass encircled by smilax and covered with moss In the moss have violets "growing" their their stems stuck into the damp green. Have some baskets of violet-tinted raffia to hold bonbons. At each place a bunch of violets can give their frag rant beauty to the guests. The Easter rabbits of pasteboard or papiermache are much in evidence at Easter time, and can be procured from the candy department of any large store or from confectioners. Use for a centerpiece a pineapple cheese resting on a bright yellow silk centerpiece, and perch on its top one of the cunning brown Easter rabbits holding a bunch of carrots. Put one of the little brown rabbits with a basket on its back at each place. These can be bought for ten cents a piece. The baskets can hold pieces of cheese or cheese straws or dainty crackers. Funny little Bilk carrot pincushions make attractive souvenirs. Friendly Society. The Friendly Society of the Presby terian Church, held its regular month ly business meeting last Thursday evening and was royally entertained at tiie home of Miss Jettie Wiley. Miss Wiley was assistd by Mrs. Geo. P. ; Jones and Mr. Charles Wiley. After ! the business was transacted, six candi | dates for membership were taken into the mysteries of the society and show ed excellent nerve through all the try- I ing ordeal of "goat riding." The even ! ing was spent in music and games and • was followed by a fine lunch. The 1 society was very much indebted to i their hostess and her assistants for a j most enjoyable evening. The organi -1 zation propose holding a supper and musical in the near future. Easter Plants. Mrs. I. O. Ovorhiser, at her store op posite the opera house, has a large and i beautiful assortment of Easter Plants |in full bloom—a choice collection. I Call at once before it is too late and get your pick. — Girl Wanted, j A good girl for general house work. Enquire at PRESS office. 9. "Liberty and Union, One and Inseparable." —WEßSTEß. ' " ¥ y* -i* ■ EMPORIUM, PA., THURSDAY, APRIL 16, 1908. Uniform Primary Election Official Returns As Certified by the County Commissioners, April 15, 1908. 'iTrsrisr i"T~n i M a a;tf! ! •;I ■ . ' : Republican a§ g •v[ s SJ o z a Sf] rS | & i iS BJi % e- §■: 1 a!§|Ml '$■ s ss ! 55; w; £ w ; *| +3ijpjjg ej w h National Delegate & - ! Boulton, 74! 73 r>:i 27 4; .'iG U7 £4&?*4o. 32j42'2 Emery, 70; 08: 40 49 Si 11 26351 Reynolds, 71 01 45 30 *5. 32 U2 Alternate Delegate j JP L Howells. «>j «« 6(5 51 s| 41 50|3fi 48 35518 * l'aton, ... ra Delegate toStateCon. j "Old 1 " j~ ] ,*»,'• I Goodnough . 128403 80 03 10. 41. sCj}?49! 58 44 032. Congressman I jk Barclay 119408 78 55 It): 14 55 57, 44022 * I Assembly ' V B Howard 784 04 55 20 2 25 42 ! 48 40' 4 430 I ■ Lucore ... 79j 24 29 40 0 23 20' 13 21j 52 319 g Associate Judge. I Berry, 34 12 2 14 2 33 2 1 2 102 g I McCooie, 121 14 14 9 2 1 5 14 2 10 83 | | Mix, 11 11 9 4 lf ; „sD 22 5 ! 5 151.83 jg Mutthersbaugh, 19 38 23 23 2 5 14 40 0 4 180 Wykoff I 68: 45 30; 17, li 10] 28 so' 22 283 j Sheriff Hamilton, I 551 10: 21 50 4 13: 21! 14 2o! 18 232 g I Judd, 1 75; 88 58! 21 I 20 38 30 20l 30|402 | | Swai twood,.. .. ... 27 20 7! 3 2! 7 111 7 14 3401 > | P County Commissioner . 5 B Dayton, 30 27 19 23 2 28 20 8 21 AlMl I 1 Kreider, 1 80 84 04 40 7 33 48 62 52' g 1 Lewis, 118 88 59 43 7 27 47 48 38 35|5V>-. | I County Auditors Fulton, 20l 40 23 25 4 25 39 54 53 29 318 Johnson, 39 25 13 10 0 18 41 19 31 27 235 $ Lockwood, 109 00 41 27 - 0 10 —! 5 14 272 fl Walker, .. j G3j 87 07 38| 5! 33, 18 30 27 10 390 B. Chairman Gleason, ill 5 100 75; ol| 7] 45[ 57] 57| 55 48.620 | Democratic I National Delegate K/ r r, 38 42 35 31 4 25 22 21 15 9 242 Naginey, 30 24 : > 0 oj :i 7 10 ; io 15 .9159 Spangler ]4 22 12 i;> 3; is 12 3 9 10 110 Alternate Delegate Costello 39! 30 35 31 0 23 17 10 20 13 236 1 agnail 40 35 29 0 18 18 12 17 14 231 Delegate to State Con . McDonald, 54 52' 4<j 31 9 2G 1 25 22 20. 15 303 Congressman I Walker, 47 47 44 33 7 2 0| 22 181 26: 15 285 Assembly E g {U b 231 39 43 30 3 20! 11 30 5 1 205 Hockley, 37 17 04 14 7 12 14 1 27 18 171 Howard, 5 7 0 4 3 1 0 3 35 Associate Judge Cummings, 33' 42 02 20 1 14 14. 23 4 4 217 McDowell, 23 8 9 19 12 9 4 2 -- 0 92 Shafer, 7 0 1 4 0 10 13 2 29 7 -79 Sheriff I Norris, 55 53. 58 30 12 32 25 21 20 15 333 Couaty Commissioner Bailey, 32] 40 37 15; 5 14 21 16: 28! 14 222 Minard, 48 43 52 39 10 18 10 11 9 3 243 Smith, 1 22 20 10 15 3 30 18 7 20 14 105 County Auditors Brennan, . 134 38 37 29 <5 25 14 12 23 11229 Dininny, 135 25: 23 11 0 13 12 5 15 12 157 Mulcahy, | 15, 41 j42 26 3 10 9 17 9 7185 Chairman Shafer ....... I 40] 39 25 7262215 23 15 251 REPUBLICAN COUNTY COMMITTEE. Shippen—E. W. Gaskill, Emporium. Emporium, West Ward—G. F. Balcom. M.W. —W.H.Howard IE. W.— IT. O. Haupt. Portage—W. B. Sizer, Sizerville. Lumber —E. F. Com ley, Cameron. % Gibson —E. E. Bradbury, Driftwood. Driftwood —If. B. Mutthersbaugh. Grove—A. J. Barclay, Sinnamahoning. Fishing Out of Season. A rumor has it that nineteen nice trout were found in a house not many miles from town last Monday morning which were evidently caught on Sun day and out of season. The matter has been reported and we can only await results. This seems to be a clear case J with plenty of evidence and an exam -1 pie will likely be mado of the offender, j Nineteen trout at §lO each and $25 fine j for fishing 011 Sunday would make | pretty expensive fish. Will Close Promptly. I Our patrons will bear in mind that ■ our store will hereafter be closed promptly at eight o'clock, except Saturday evenings. LUDLAMS. "For the Lands Sake." Use Bowlrer's Fertilizer, they enrich 1 the earth unci those that till it. For j sale by 8-2t. EMPORIUM MACHINE CO. The Boys' Brigade. At the meeting of the Boys' Brigade on Monday evening, the postponed election for second corporal resulted in the choic of Malilon Romarge. Robert Kaye was also elected a corporal. One of the lirst duties assigned to the new "non corns" is to inquire into causes of absence 011 the part of members of the Brigade. Something new is taught the company every drill night and none of the members can afford to be absent. Arrangements are under way to bring down a picked squad from the Ridg way company, next week or the week following, to give an exhibition drill for the benefit of the local company. Watch Lost. On Pine or Fourth streets, on Satur day morning, Lady's Gold Watch in j black leather fob. Liberal reward if | returned to A. C. BLUM. The Primaries. The large vote polled on Satur day and the large number of candi dates made the result uncertain until the returns had been officially counted. The principal contest was on Representative and Asso ciate Judge, the voters giving us all some surprises. Mr. Lucore made a spirited contest against Mr. Howard and developed a large vote. Mr. Howard refused to' make a canvass believing that the people should be left free to do their own thinking. The best of feeling prevails as far as the Re publicans are concerned. The result jj)f the election of dele gates to the National Convention is rogrefctecMty alt* friends of Maj. Key flffrds,'' ifUy. defeat ed by district-. peace." To Friends. I wish to publicly thank my friends throughout the county for their sup port. It is particularly gratifying to receive the confidence of your nearby neighbors, and ; L.-most highly appre ciate tho splendid tributo of the West Ward which gave me 104 votes to 24, equal to an average of per cent. I heard some ugly ruibors were being circnlated about me, but I did not think .they worth replying to, as they were liot .printed in the papers; and I did nof Canvass the county, as this was the people's election and they are sup posed—under the new Uniform Primar ies Act—to make their own nomina tions, the State paying the cost of the primaries, and I wish to say to the voters at Hicks Run that this is the only Republican county in Senator Hall's district, and any and all state ments that I have any interest in either the St. Marys or the Olean, or any other brewery, are wholly and un scrupulously false and only used to in jure me and to divide the Republican party. Trusting to merit your continued ap proval, I am, Most respectfully yours, JOSIAH HOWARD. April 13, 1908. Mr. Marcus Lucore Predicts Hon. Josiah Howard's Election. Editor Press: As there seems to be some desire on the part of the people to know what position I assume since the primaries, would be pleased to say the following: I have no apology to offer the ma chine for the position I took as a can didate for the nomination, as I feel that I only exercised the privilege of any qualified citizen. Since the voters of Cameron county have by their ballots, selected their ' candidates for the coming election, I am willing to abide by the result, and while I think that Hon. Josiah Howard can hardly claim the unanimous nomi nation of the Republican party with the endorsement of the democratic party, still with conditions as they are, I can only predict his election this fall by the largest majority that he has ever received. MARCUS F. LUCORE. Emporium, Pa., April 15th, 1908. Emmanuel Church Notices. Services on Good Friday: 10 a. m., and 7:30 p. m. Easter Day, (April 19): 6a. m., Holy Communion; 10:30 a. in., Morning Prayer and Holy Communion; 4:00 p. m., Sunday School and Mite-box offer -1 ing; 7:30 p.m., Evening Prayer and I Sermon. Monday in Easter week: 7:30 p. m., ; Evening Prayer and Parish meeting. ; By direction of the Vestry the Easter ! offering will be applied on the debt of ; §4OO which the parish still carries on account of remodeling the parish | house. Special envelopes will be dis ; tributed this week for the offering. I Let Us Get Down to Work for the Board of Trade. I Now that the Uniform Primaries are I over and the election being several j months away let us now turn our at ' tention to the Board of Trade and let j Howard, Wykoff, Judd, Kreider, Lewis and Egan, Cummings, Norris, Minard and Bailey spend their time fishing and picking berries until fall. Let us all catch onto the habit now attracting ] the active minds of the country to push for business. Let us turn onr at tention now to our town and county and be ready when the time comes to ] push and "do things." Boost our ' j Board of Trade, all work together and I something can and will be done. In unity there is strength. TKRMS: $2.00— 51.501N ADVANCE. WEATHER. FrtlDX'V.VSir. *>rrURI)AY . Showers. ' SUNDAY, Fair. • • ASSETS - First National Bank, ..EMPORIUM, PA. close of Mi'rfttoess April 15,190 C $734,483.92 ABE YOUFFLEADY f P.%jfo^» lit uqi^opportof > iUt-H that will come to creditor reaciy cash—money saved seize them. I ' A,T "* <,N CERT,FICATEK OF Geo. J. Laßaf"—New adv. «WLDay —New adv. adv. and locals. s 'Powder— New adv. -Dance local. half page. — Election. ChafcJ Howard—Land Sales. W. L.Tjiomas—Mercantile. Q'Dett to Hang Jane 2d. Gov. Stuarc on Tuesday, fixed Tues day, June 2d, 1908, as the day for Ora O'Dell'a execution. Will C. B Howafd mill will resume work on Monday and the men will be ,'feappy. The old familiar whistle will soon play its familiar tune. Blg Trout. Vernon IJeMman caught a monster California tront on Wednesday, meas uring sixteen inches and weighed one pound and seven ounces. It was a beauty. In spite of tho rain the Btreams were lined with fishermen and many wero caught. Government Contract. Henry G. Seger, son of our towns man Mr. N. Seger, has again been awarded the contract of the Chicago mail delivery. It requires 140 horses, 69 mail wagons and automobiles. This makes the third time Mr. Seger has been awarded the contract. Destructive Fire. Last Monday morning about 9:30 the house formerly occupied by the late John Adams was totally destroyed by fire, entailing a loss of $1400; insurance SBOO. The house was occupied by Mr. and Mrs. S. D. Housler and early in the morning Mr. Housler went to Em porium to meet his wife who had been away visiting, leaving no fires except in the kitchen stove. Mr. Housler's loss is $350 or S4OO on furniture and clothing, upon which their is no insur ance. They lost their all. Defective Hue is supposed to be the cause of fire, H. O. L. Surprise. Miss Marion Judd was very pleas antly surprised by the "H. G. L.," ac companied by their "Best Fellows," last Tuesday evening, and was remem bered with many beautiful gifts in honor of her birthday. Cards and music were the chief features of the evening, followed by dainty refresh ments. Those present were Misses Jean McNarney, Kate Metzger, Gladys Lloyd, Rena Jordan, Flavia Lathrop, Elizabeth Crandell, Ethel Turley, Caro lyne Cox and Messrs. George Barker, George Balcom, Carroll Mumford, Joo McNarney, Herkie Jones, Charles Foster, John Ellis, Warner Judd and Eric Nystrom. Miss Judd is very popular with the young people and made a most charming hostess. Al! present report a fine time. A Summer Normal School Will be conducted in the Emporium High School from May 18 to June 26. For information address C. E. PLASTERER, 9 4t. Emporium, Pa. Dance Easter Monday. Dance at opera house. Good orch estra music. Tickets, 7oc; extra ladies 10c. The crash will be us«d. Ice cream and cake wiil be served by J. B. Meisel. H. J. JOHNSON. Public Sale. Remember the time and place, Em porium, on Eddy Run, April 18th, 190 S. Wagons, horses, farm machinery, tools, phosphate, and articles too numerous to mention. NELLIS PEARL FELL, Administratrix of the Estate of L. G. ' Cook. For the Farmer. Call at the Emporium Machine Shop I for Bowker's fertilizer and printed mat j tei" giving directions how to use same to get best results for gi-ain and vege tables. 8-lot. EMPORIUM MACHINE CO. NO. 9.
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