THE CAMERON COUNTY PRESS.
ESTABLISHED BY C. B. GOULD, MARCH, 1866.
VOL. 42.
ANNOUNCEMENT.
Editor P'CBs:
Please announce that I am a candidate for re
election to the position of Hupt. 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. 46tf
Editor l*rcw:—
Please announce that I am a candidate for the
position of Superintendent of Public Schools of
Cameron county, subject to tlie decision of the
convention of School Directors of Cameron
county, held on the first 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 first Tuesday in May, 1908
D. 13. PETERSON.
Lumber, Pa., Jan. 20th, 19u8.—tc.
FRED ROBINSON
FATALLY INJURED
Fell From the Top ot a Box Car and
Had Both Legs Crushed
Died I ro;n the Injury.
Frederick Robinson, aged 29, son of
Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Ilobinson, of this
place, a brakeman employed on Penney
local freight, on B. & A. V. Divison,
was last Saturday evening fatally in
jured while coming down Keating
Summit Hill. Young Robinson was
riding on the top of a box car and just
as the train came over the summit
attempted to get down, it being time
to cut off the pusher engine, when he
missed his foot-hold, tailing between
the caboose and the box car. No one
saw him fall but flagman, Ohas. Huff,
felt a jolt as the caboose passed over
Robinson's legs and looking out dis
covered the body of Robinson rolling.
He instantly applied the emergency
brake and stopped the entire train but
not before the engine passed over both
of Mr. Robinson's legs—almost sever
ing both, the right above the knee and
left below. At 7:30 he was brought to
his residence, in Emporium, (rear ot
Josiah A. Fisher's residence and known
as the Mayze house) the train stopping
almost in front of the door. Judge the
the terrible shock to the poor wife to
have, without notice, the mangled re
mains of her devoted hnsband brought
to her door.
Drs. Smith and Heilman at once pre
pared for amputation and hopes were
entertained that he might rally, but
the great loss of blood and possible in
ternal injury were against him and he
passed away about 1:30 same night,
surrounded by his sorrowing family.
Fred Robinson was a quiet industri
ous young man and a very devoted
husband and enjoyed the respect of all
who knew him.
The funeral took place from St.
Mark's Catholic Church, Tuesday
morning and was very largely attend
ed.
The following relatives and friends
were in attendance at the funeral:
Mr. and Mrs. P. J. Robinson, Miss
Celia Foley, Ridgway; Mr. and Mrs.
Edward Robinson, St. Marys; Mr. and
Mrs. Joseph Robinson, Cameron; Mr.
Alfred Robinson, Medix Run; Mr. and
Mrs. John Lawson, Beechwood; Mr.
and Mrs. Thos. McDonougli, Buffalo;
Mr. S. J. Kline, Williamsport; Mr. and
Mrs. John Hackett, Driftwood; a dele
gation from Olean Lodge of Brother
hood of Railway Trainmen, of which
the deceased was an honored member-
Bottles Heard From.
March Ist, 1908, when the parties
were searching lor the body of
Mrs. Yaggi, a number of ladies, con
sisting of Mrs. Nellie Danforth, Mrs.
Maggie Stumpf, Miss Rose Danforth
and Miss Flora Parker, each placed a
piece of paper, with their names writ
ten thereon in a bottle, and requested
the finder to write when either bottle
was found. After waiting until last
week the first bottle was reported from
Driftwood and now comes a report of
the finding of another bottle from
Earlville, Md.
"For the Lands Sake."
Use Bowker's Fertilizer, they enrich
the earth and those that till it. For
sale by
8 2t. EMPORIUM MACHINE Co.
Bicycle Repairing.
Alfred Searfoss will continue his
Bicycle repairing business at Empori
um Machine Co's coal yard office,
where he has appliances for all kinds
of work, especially bicycles. Also lock
repairing, etc.
lOtf ALFRED SEARFOSS.
Gentlemen Attention.
Come one and all, great or small, to
the Warner House and have your Sun
day toilet completed by getting one of
my famous shines. Russet and Tan
shoes a specialty. Yours for business.
FRED ECKARDT.
Prof. Hammers at Hidgway.
Prof. Hammers, who lectures at the
courthouse, Emporium, on Friday
evening, May let, for benefit of High
School, recently visited Ridgway.
This is how well he pleased his audi
ence:
The lecture of Prof. Aubrey M. Ham
mers, in the courthouse, was one of
the richest treats ever enjoyed by a
Ridgway audience. His subject was
one that touched many interesting
points in the old world. His illustra
tions by means of oxyhydrogen lights,
were simply perfect, and the audience
sat entranced as there passed before
them in dazzling splendor the most
magnificent natural scenery, marvels,
of massive and symmetrical acbiteet
ure, and ivy crowned ruins of the
ages agone. While these grand pic
tures were gazed upon by the delight
ed audience, there trilled from the
tongue of Prof Hammers the most elo
fjuent description we have ever heard.
He is a polished gentleman of fine per
sonal appearance, and has descriptive
powers that are marvelous. There is
a general desire among Ridgway peo
ple to have Prof Hammers come again.
.Such lectures not only'delight for the
hour, but they are very instructive as
well as interesting. We can never
have too many of such a high grade of
entertainments.—Ridgway Advocate.
Joshua Simpkins.
The sensational rural comedy drama
"Joshua Simpkins," will be produced
at the opera house, May 4th. The play
contains an interesting and intellieiblo
plot, but it is not allowed to interfere
with the fun which is said to be in
abundance. During the run of the
run of the play some startling scenes
and situations are seen the principal of
which is said to be the saw-mill in the
third act, shown in complete operation
cutting up real timber. The saw used
is the genuine article.
DIG DAY AT
DRIFTWOOD.
Dedication of the Bucktail Monu
ment Last Monday.
Last Monday was a Red Letter Day
for Driftwood, the occasion being the
dedication of the Bucktail Monument
erected by the State of Pennsylvania
at a cost of $2,500. The town was liter
ally packed with people from all sec
tions of the country. The "Boys" of
1861 came from all points, one from
Texas and one from St. Louis. The
number in attendance was fully 1800,
possibly more.
The dedication exercises toon place
upon a large platform erected near the
monument, opposite The Curtin Hotel.
The shaft is of substantial granite rock,
surmounted by a Bucktail Soldier with
his rifle in hand.
In the absence of Col. E. A. Irvin,
who is ill in the south, the monument
was presented to the citizens of Cam
eron county by Corporal Rauch to
Congressman Chas. F. Barclay, chair
man of the meeting, who responded at '
some length in an appropriate manner,
after which he introduced Hon. Emer
son Collius of Williamsport, who de
livered a flowery and eloquent oration,
reviewing in an eloquent manner the
glorious achievements of the Pennsyl
vania Bucktails. It was one of the
best addresses we ever listened to and
places Mr. Collins in closer touch with
Cameron county.
Driftwood has reason to be proud of
the success of the occasion, as are also
those who made it possible to celebrate
the crowning event of the Bucktails,
because that will possibly be the last
great rally until the camp-fire in the
great beyond'.
School Notes.
Prof. R. B. Teitrick, Deputy Super
intendent of Public Instruction, has
been engaged to give the class address
at the High School Commencement,
May 14th. Mr. Teitrick is an eloquent
and forceful speaker ahd is thorough
ly interested in the work of the public
schools.
The Baccalaureote sermon will be
preached by Rev. Mr. Anderson, in the
M. E. Church, Sunday evening, May
10th.
You will miss a rare treat if you fail
to hear Mr. Hammers on Friday even
ing, in the Court House.
New Arrivals.
At the leading Dry Goods Store.
Ecru Filet Net for Waists, beautiful
design, price per yard, $1.00; Ecru
Bands, Cluny and Valencines Laces,
prices 10c to 40c per yd. New White
Wash Skirts prices SI.OO to $2.50. New
Wash Suits for Ladies, prices $1.98 to
$-1.75. Golf suiting, has the appearance
of soft wool dressgoods, but is made of
cotton, white ground with stripes or
checks, 10 different patterns, 27 inches
wide, special prices 12Jo per yard.
R. KUEHNE.
"Liberty and Union, One and Inseparable." —WEßSTEß.
EMPORIUM, PA., THURSDAY, APRIL 30, 1908.
DYNAMITE PACKING
HOUSE EXPLODES
Shaking Our Town and
Surrounding County.
Yesterday morning at 1:40 o'clock, a
sharp explosion shook our town
and aroused our citizens. All knew
at once what it meant—a dynamite ex
plosion. Soon flames at the plant of
the Emporium Dynamite Company
told the story. Two men, Mr. Frap
pier, who has charge of the recovery
plant and night watchman Ostrum dis
covered a fire at the packing house and
blew the whistle, making good their
POST OFFICES
ROBBED, MONDAY
One at Sterling Run, and One at
Keating Summit.
On Mouday at noon hour while Miss
Lewis, the postmistress was absent
from the post office, some one pried
open a window, entered the office and
stole $l3O in money and a quantity of
stamps. No clue as yet.
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The post office at Keating Summit
was broken into and robbed last Sun
day night. It is not known how much
money or other valuables were taken
and no clue of the burglars has as yet
been discovered.
Special Bargains.
At Emporium's greatest Dry Goods
Store. 8, 10 and 12c Torchon and Imi
tation Torchon Laces at 5c yd.; 15 and
20c Cambric Embroidery, 1 to 8 inches
wide, at 10 and 15c yd. Men's Rubber
Collars the 25c kind at 19c each.
All our Portiers below cost. §(>.oo
Heavy Fringed Portiers at $4.29
per pair; $4.00 quality at $2.73;
the $3.50 at $2 29. Tapestry Table Cov
ers less than cost, $3.50 quality at $2.29;
the $2.00 at $1.39. Men's Blue with
White Stripe Overalls and Jumpers,
the regular SI.OO quality at 79c each.
Children's Untrimmed Leghorn Hats,
the 25c kind at 15c. Excellent values
in Ladies Muslin Underwear; Corset
Covers handsomely .trimmed 25e:
Drawers, Hemsticlied with three tucks
or lace insertion 25c; Gowus 43c; Lawn
Aprons, hemstiched with pocket 12c.
R. KUEHNE.
Council Proceedings.
Adjourned meeting Borough Coun
cil Emporium, April 24, 1908.
Present: Messrs. Friendle, White,
Goodnough, Mumford, Rishell and
Norris.
Absent: Messrs. Marshall, Hamil"
ton and Cummings.
Moved by Mr. White, seconded by
Mr. Rishell that, "An ordinance fixing
the grades of the sidewalks and curbs
and the slopes of the sidewalks on
Fourth street," be passed as read. A
vote was taken and the Councilmen
voted as follows: Ayes, Messrs. Good
nough, Friendel, White, Mumford,
Rishell and Norris —6. Nays, none.
The motion was declared carried.
Moved by Mr. White, seconded by
Mr. Rishell, that an ordinance entitled,
"An ordinance fixing the grades of the
sidewalks and curbs and the slopes of
the sidewalks on Fourth street," be
published as required by law. Unani
mously carried.
On motion Council then adjourned.
R. C. MOORE, Sec'y.
Found.
A watch. The owner can have same
by proving property and paying for
this notice.
Catarrh Cannot be Cured.
With LOCAL APPLICATIONS, as
they cannot reach the seat of the dis
ease. Catarrh is a blood or constitu
tional disease, and to cure it you must
take internal remedies. Hall's Catarrh
Cure is taken internally, and acts
directly on the blood and mucous sur
face. Hall's Catarrh Cure is not a
quack medicine. It is prescribed by
one of the best physicians in this
country for years and is a regular pre
scription. It is composed of the best
tonics known, combined with the best
blood purifiers, acting directly on the
mucous surfaces. The perfect combi
nation of the two ingredients is what
prodces such wonderful results in cur
ing Catarrh. Send for testimonials
free. F. J. CHENEY & Co., Toledo, O.
Sold by druggists, 75c, Take Hatl's
Family Pills for constipation.
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.
tKod by L.Taggart, druggist. 32-lyr
escape before the explosion took place.
Two other small buildings blew up.
About 5,000 or 6,000 pounds of dyna
mite exploded. The damage is being
repaired and the works continue in
operation as though nothing had hap
pened.
It is the opinion of many that the
Are was of incendiary origin and it is
! reported that a man was seen running
from the works before the explosion.
I Of course our people were frightened
and much excitement prevailed in all
parts of town. This is the first time
an explosion has taken place at night.
THE SUPERIOR
COURT DECIDES
Case of Jacob Andrus vs Shippen
Township.
The Superior Court in session at
j Pittsburg handed down a decision in
the Nuit entered by Jacob Andrus
against Shippen Township to recover
| pay for teams hired while he was Path
Master. The case was argued before
j Judge Hall who decided in favor of
; Andrus. The Superior Court re
! verses Judge Hall. Johnson & Mc
| Narney were attorneys for Shippen
I Township while E. H. Baird, of Ridg-
J way, was attorney for Mr. Andrus.
Senator Knox Growing.
WASHINGTON, April 25 —(Special)—
Dignity and decency have marked the
candidacy of Senator P. Li. Knox of
Pennsylvanin for the presidential
nomination. His friends have refrain
ed from making extravagant claim in
his behalf, but have devoted themsel
ves to informing the public of his offi
cial career and emphasizing his ack
nowledged fitness for the place. The
senator himself has gone about his of
ficial duties, avoided the limelight and
wade HO bid for popularity.
That this course has appealed to the
people is shown by the growing
strength of Mr. Knox in various parts
of the country. His friends have been
pleased with the expressions that have
come from states indicating that the
Pennsylvania candidate will have a
good showing of strength on the first
ballot at Chicago.
In discussing Senator Knox and his
candidacy, the Baltimore American
editorially says:
"This country has heard of this boom
before. It has an alert and expert
publicity department and never have
we known work of exploitation better
done. There has been no exaggera
tion, no trespass on good taste, noth
ing that the most delicate sensitiveness
could object to. The literature has
told us that Senator Knox is a great
man and this is absolutely true. He is
the ablest man Pennsylyania has pro
duced in recent years."
"Once upon a time a wit gave a toast
something like this: "Here's to the
greatest Pennsy] van ians—Benjamin
Franklin, of Massacnusetts, and Albert
Gallatin, of Switzerland. Senator
Knox is no importation. He was born
at Brownsville, Pa., May 6, 1853. He
is a native and a statesman in the
prime of life and Pennsylvania has a
right to be proud of him. In this
pride all good Americans will want to
join."
School Directors' Compensation.
The attention of the School Direct
ors attending the convention, first
Monday in June, to elect County Supt.
of Schools, is directed to the law in
the case:
CCLXXI. That hereafter school di
rectors of this Commonwealth who
shall attend the triennial convention
of directors for the purpose of electing
county superintendents, as provided
by act of May eight, one thousand
eight hundred and fifty-four, shall re
ceive one dollar each, and, in addition,
the sum of three cents for every mile
necessary to be traveled ingoing to
and returniug from the place where
the election shall bo held, the amount
to be paid by the school treasurers of
the respective district on the proper
vouchers, and the account to be audit
ed as other e senses (1).
COLXXII. And be it further enact
ed, that it shall be deemed a misde
meanor for any condidate for the office
of county superintendent to pay or
cause to be paid, directly or indirectly,
any part of the expenses of any direc
tor who shall attend the triennial con
vention, and on conviction thereof
such candidate shall be fined a sum not
less than fifty nor more than three
hundred dollars, at the discretion of
he court (m).
Gone to State Convention.
C. Jay Goodnough, delegate, and
Hon. Josiah Howard, are attending the
Republican State Convention this
week, at Harrisburg.
Annual Reception.
The annual reception of the E. 11. S.,
was held Friday evening, in the Read
ing Room by the Sophomore class, in
honor of the Seniors. This reception
far excelled all those of former years.
The front room was elaborately decor
ated with palms and the Senior class
colors, blue and gold. The room in
the rear was tastefully decorated in
the national colors and flowers. Sev
eral contests were held and prizes were
awarded to the following: The Misses
Mary Blumle, Dorothy Nelson, Jennie
Robinson, Margaret Weisenliuh.
Dancing and other amusements were
participated in after which elegant re
freshments were served. The favors
were beautiful carnations. The Sopho
more class has a very good record in
the Emporium High School and did
themselves credit, Friday evening.
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The Boys* Brigade to Camp.
Captain Bliss is making arrange
ments to hold a military encampment
on Rear Creek near Ridgway, the lat
ter part of June, for the l)(fys of the
Ridgway and Emporium companies.
Every boy who wants togo must bo
faithful in attending drills. No one
will be taken to camp who has not
been a member long enough to have
attended two drills.
Ridgway Squad Coming, May Bth.
A picked squad of the Boys' Brigade
are coming from Ridgway Friday, May
Bth. They will give an exhibition drill
in Emmporium parish houso at 7:15
o'clock on that evening, after which
they will officer the local company and
put our boys through their paces.
Spectators will be charged an admis
sion of ten cents.
REPUBLICAN STATE
CONVENTION.
Senator Knox was Enthusiastically
Endorsed.
The Republicans of Pennsylvania
held a very harmonious convention at
Ilarrisburg, yesterday, nominating
William D. Porter for Superior Court.
The delegates-at-large to the Repub
lican National Convention are: Gov
ernor Edwin S. Stuart, Colonel James
Elverson, of Philadelphia; Colonel
Chas. A. Rook, of Pittsburg, and Rep
resentative Robert P. Habgood, of
Bradford.
Alternates at Large—Congressman
Marlin E. Olmsted, of Harrisburg;
Dr. Theodore L. Flood; of Titusville
Hon. S. A. Kendall, of Somerset, and
Henry M. Warren, of Chester county.
Presidential Electors at Large-
Morris L. Clothier, of Philadelphia,
and B. F. Jones, of Pittsburg.
Senator Joseph A. Langfltt, of Alle
gheny, was temporary chairman of
the convention; ex-Speaker Henry F.
Walton, of Philadelphia, permanent
chairman, and John R. Williams; of
Scranton, and Thomas H. Garvin, of
Sharon Hill, secretaries.
Senator Knox was enthusiastically
endorsed for President, while Senator
Boies Penrose was unanimously en
dorsed for re-election to the Senate.
Col. W. R. Andrews was re-elected
Chairman of the State Committee.
Furnace Repairs Completed.
The Emporium Furnace relining,
which has been in progress for some
weeks, will be completed to-day.
Within another week the repairs will
all have been made, making this plant
practically as good as new. Mr. Chas.
A. Bell, of Lebanon, who has had
charge of the work, is one of the most
thorough furnacemen in the country.
When this great industry gets down
to work our people will be glad.
Home From South.
Mr. and Mrs. Jos. L. Wheeler, of
Marion, S. C., visited in Emporium
last Sunday and Monday, starting for
home on Monday noon Flyer, accom
panied by Mr. Wheeler's sister, Mrs.
Nugent, of Salamanca, N. Y., and Mrs.
Geo. Hurteau and son. Mr. Wheeler
is actively engaged in lumbering and
is doing well. We like to see big
hearted men like friend Wheeler pros
per.
A Big Boy.
A letter from Geo. H. Gross, former- !
ly a resident of Emporium, but now j
residing at Corning, N. Y., informs us |
of the arrival of a big ten pound boy 1
at his home on April 24th and all i
doing nicely.
Railroad Officials Here.
Several prominent Pennsy officials
spent a part of Tuesday in town look- I
ing over this place. There are many 1
important changes to take place in the
near future it is reported. J
TERMS: $2.00 — #1.50 1N ADVANCE.
THE WEATHER.
FRIDAY, Cloudy.
SATURDAY, Showery.
SUNDAY, Fair.
ASSETS
First National Bank,
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EMPORIUM,PA.
At tile close of business April 29,1908.
$776,905.07
START NOW.
Creating a reserve is not difficult once you
start to deposit your money in this Bank system
atically. But if you ever expect to be indepen
dent financially through your own efforts you
must make a start.
INTEREST PAID ON CERTIFICATES OK
DEPOSIT.
AT OPERA HOUSE,
MONDAY EVENING, fVfAY 4TH
The Great Now England
Play
Joshua
Simpkins
BIG FTTN AND MUSICAL SHOW.
Special Scenery and Mechanical Ef
fects. See the Great Saw Mill Scene.
Hear the Joshua Simpkins Orch
estra. Best of Singing and Dancing
Specialties.
WATCH FOR THE
Burlesque Band Parade,
At 12 o'clock M. Monday.
Prices: 25, 35 and 50c
Seats reserved at H. S. Lloyd's store.
"Joshua Simpkins" a story of farm
life, will be seen at the opera house,
Monday, May 4th. It is said to abound
in novel features, wonderful mechani
cal effects, excellent singing and danc
ing, and plenty of retined wholesome
fun. The flue band carried by the
company will make a burlesque parade
at noon.
At Opera House, Monday Next.
The "Joshua Simpkins" company
carrying their own special scenery a
hand of music and fine orchestra, will
produce the great pastoral comedy
drama of the name at the opera house,
Monday, May 4, 1908. The piece deals
with country life and people, three acts
of the play being laid in one of the
many quaint villages of Vermont.
Don't fail to see it.
DEATH'S DOINGS
DE COURSEY.
John C. DeCoursey, aged 67 years,
died at Buffalo, on Friday, April 24th,
of cancer of the stomach. He leaves a
wife—formerly Miss Kate Hout— and a
family of nine children—all grown up.
The funeral took place at Buffalo on
Sunday, interment taking place near
Black Rock, beside a sister.
The relatives from this section in
attendance at the funeral: Chas. Hont
and wife, Geo. Hout and wife, and Ed
ward F. Hout. DeCoursey had been
ill a loi>g time.
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LUCORE.
Mrs. Maria Lucore, aged# 89 years,
mother of Mrs. N. P. Minard and Mrs.
John Wygant, died on Sunday, April
sth. 1908, at the residence of Hon. N.
P. Minard, on Four Mile. The funeral
took place the following Tuesday. In
addition to the two daughters she
leaves one son, Wilson F. Lucore of
West Creek.
Valuable Home for Sale.
The Julian residence on North Broad
street, Emporium, Pa.; all modern im
provements, good barn, handsome
grounds. For terms apply to PUESS,
or Jay P. Fell, Emporium, Pa. lltf.
Returns From Hospital.
Mrs. Wm. Mel in returned last Satur
day from the Williamsport hospital,
where she had been for several weeks,
greatly improved in health.
Emmanuel Church Notices^
Celebration of the Holy Communion
next Sunday at 10:30 a. m.
The total amount received for the
Easter offering was $205.50.
Card ol'Thanks.
Kindly convey our heartfelt thanks
to those kind neighbors and friends
who sympathized and aided us in our
late terrible affliction, the death of our
beloved husbad, son and brother.
Words cannot express how deeply we
feel and appreciate the Uiudness.
MRS. KATIE ROBINSON AND FAMU.Y.
NO. 11.