I. LIE CAMERON COUNTY PRESS. ESTABLISHED BY C. B. GOULD, MARCH, 1866. VOL. 42. Council Proceedings. Adjourned meeting Borough Coun cil, Emporium, July 8, 1908. Present: Messrs Freindel, White and Rishell. No quorum. On motion by Mr. White, seconded by Mr. Rishell, Council adjourned to meat Friday night, July 10th, at 8 o'clock. Adjourned meeting Borough Council Emporium, July 10, 1908. Present: Messrs: Frieudel, White, Marshall, Rishell, Goodnough, Norris, Cummings, Mumford and Hamilton. Absent: None. A petition was presented to the Council, sighed by the owners of prop erty representing not less than two thirds in number of feet of the proper ties fronting or abutting on that part of Fourth street, between the west end of the brick paving now on Fourth street and the west line of Wood street. Moved by Mr. Rishell, by Mr. White, that an ordinance entitled "An Ordinance requiring tho curbing and paving of that part of Fourth Street in the Borough of Emporium be tween the west end of the brick pav ing now on said Fourth Street and the west side of Wood Street, and provid ing for the collection of two-thirds of the cost and expense of the same from the owners of the Real Estate bounding or abutting thereon by an equal assess ment on the feet front bounding or abutting on said part of Fourth Street" be passed as read before the Council. A vote was taken and the Council men voted as follows: Ayes—Messrs. Friendel, White, Rishell, Goodnough, Norris, Cummings, Marshall, Hamil ton and Mumford. Nays—None. The motion was declared carried. Moved by Mr. Goodnough, seconded by Mr. White, that an ordinance en titled "An Ordinance requiring the curbing and paving of that part of Fourth Street in the Borough of Em porium between the west end of the brick paving now on said Fourth Street and the west side of Wood Street, and providing for the collection of two thirds of the cost and expense of the same from the owners of the Real Estate bounding or abutting thereon by an equal assessment on the feet front bounding or abutting on said part of Fourth Street" be advertised as required by law. Unanimously Carried. Moved by Mr. White, seconded by Mr. Mumford, that notice be given by hand bills posted along the proposed curbing and paving on Fourth Street, as provided by the Act of April 14th, 1905. Unanimously Carried. Moved by Mr. Norris, seconded by Mr. White, that communication in re gard to Electric Light wires be referred to Electric Light Committee who are authorized to have same repaired as petitioned. Unanimously carried. Moved by Mr. Goodnough, seconded by Mr. Norris, that the appointment of members of the Board of Health as follows; Geo. Metzger, Sr., one year; H. C. Olmsted, two years; 0. 11. Felt, three years; I. K. Hockley, four years and 11. S. Falk, 5 years, appointed by the President of Council, be confirmed by the Council. Unanimously carried. Moved by Mr. Hamilton, seconded by Mr. Cummings that concrete cross ing bo laid on Maple Street at Fourth and Greenwood Streets. Carried. Moved by Mr. Goodnough, seconded by Mr. Norris, that crossing stones taken out of Fourth Street be placed on Broad Street at a point near Penn slvania R. R. tracks. Carried. Moved by Mr. Goodnough, seconded by Mr. Marshall, that Treasurer be authorized to pay such bonds at such times as the funds in his hands will permit. Unanimously carried. Moved by Mr. Hamilton, seconded by Mr. Goodnough, that Street Com missioner bo instructed to repair Fifth Street. Carried. On motion Council then adjourned. R. C. MOORE, Sec'y. Good Game. Saturday afternoon the Emporium base ball team defeated the P. S. & N. te.im of St. Marys on their stamping grounds. The game was an exciting one from start to finish, the score being 14 to 12. Several sensational plays were made during the game, among which was a catch by Hockley of a swift liner, a long run for a fly by Brady, making a double play and a home run by Eckstine. The St. Marys boys will play a re turn game at Keystone Park, Satur. day afternoon. Admission 25c; grand stand 10c, extra. Cook Wanted. A good Woman cook wanted at once at City Hotel. 22tf. s M. J. DOLAN. Enjoyable Time. Adam i Express Agent at Emporium. Mr. John D. Logan, returned on Satur day from attending the Express Agents Convention at Boston, 110 reports a gloriously good time. About one hundred delegates were in attendance. Boston treated them royally and feast ed them on the best. Of course he took his usual bath, in fact all but three took a dip in the brimy deep. Wow! Whow! but that makes us wish we were able to take our annual bath. Shippen School Teachers. The Shippen School Board last Satur day employed tho following teachers for their respective schools: Principal, Prof. Harold Ghering, Edinboro, Pa., Miss Alice Quigley, Intermediate, Miss Ruby Heidick, Primary, Plank Road; Miss Eva Lewis, Shippen; Miss Nora Ostrum, West Creek; Miss Ophelia Card, Howard; Miss Mable Edwards, Swesey; Mr. Geo. Leavitt, Truman; Miss Bessie Whaley, Beechwood; Miss Annie Welsh, Four Mile; Jessie Card, Bryan Hill; Miss Rena Swesey, Chad wick; Miss Gertrude Swesey, Clear Creek; Miss Beatrice Barr, Elk Lick; Miss Leatha Victory, North Creek; Miss Jane Glenn, Upper Four Mile; Miss Mary Farrel, Whittemore Hill; Miss Lillie Card, More Hill, Miss Margarite Weisenfluh, Hicks Run. Quick Railroading. Last Saturday morning a chap enter ed John McCullough'a boarding house, near the Junction and requested that he be furnished a bed. One of the roomers, who came in at the same time, found him a bed. The boarders upon getting up in the morning dis covered they had been robbed of $34 in money and two watches. Policeman Mundy was givan a description of the thief and he succeeded in locating the chap at the New Warner and found the money on his person and the watches in his bed. Chief Mundy took his prisoner before Esq. Larrabee, who sentenced him to jail in default of SI,OOO bail. On Monday he was taken before the court and pleaded guilty, after which Judge Hall sentenced him to three years confinement in Western Penitentiary. The prisoner gives his name as F. H. Hunter, aged 36, and represents that his home is within two squares of the Penitentiary, so he will be near his home. This quick busi ness is a warning to evil doera to keep away from Emporium. Now He is a Man. Mr. Claude E. Rentz, the efficient bookkeeper for the Emporium Machine Company, has passed from boyhood to manhood and the joyous eveDt was celebrated in grand style, last Friday evening, by a surprise being worked on Claude, when the beautiful home of Mr. and Mrs. F. P. Rentz, was given over to the friends of the "New Man." The evening was pleasantly spent in playing games and music until a late hour when refreshments were served Claude is a very exemplary young man and is held in the highest esteem by all who know him. He was the recipient of a signet ring from his friends who helped liim celebrate his natal day. Those present were the Misses Bessie McQuay, Alma Hertig, Ida Hertig, Emma Ellis, Florence Jack son, Vera Olmsted, Marion Rentz and Myrtle Lloyd, and the Messrs. Max Balcom, Frank Dodson, Raymond Klees, Russell McQuay, Scott Sterner, Ermin Rentz and Lynn Strayer. May he live long and enjoy many happy re turns of the day is the wish of his many friends. Shaking off the Dust. Both Lock Haven and Renovo are buckling down to street paving. Lock Haven haß paved a long stretch on Church street, which cost them less j than 51,60 per square yard. Renovo 1 have received bids for the paving of ' two streets, the lowest bid being $1.99 I per square yard for paving and 60 cents i per lineal foot for curbing. Renovo ' paving is to be completed by August 28th. The Lock Haven Democrat 1 while speaking ol the work already I done, pays the "Calder" brick, manu j factured by the Penn Vitrified Brick I Co., at Cameron, tho following tribute: ! "As a matter of comparison with tho I contract price, $1.99 per square yard, ; which Renovo will pay, the paving job | on East Church street, this city, which i was put down last summer by the city, ; under the direction of Superintendent ' C. F. Keller, cost a fraction less than $1.60 a square yard. Calder brick were used on a concrete foundation and it is conceded by competent authorities that a better job of brick street paving can- I not be found any where." For Sale. A $35.00 baby carriage only used j about six weeks. Will sell very cheap. ' Inquire of Jos. Newton. "Liberty and Union, One and Inseparable." —WEBSTER. EMPORIUM, PA., THURSDAY, .JULY 16, 190 S. Cornell—Williams. On Monday, 11 a. m., July ti, 1908, a nicely arranged marriage took place in River View parlor, West Marlinton, when Mr. Claude Lester Cornell and Miss Lubertlia Pounty Williams were joined in marital relations by Rev. Win. T. Price, D. D. Mr. Cornell is a native of Warren county, Pennsylvan ia. His parents are Mr. Norman Cor nell and Mrs. Cynthia (nee Koan) Cornell. He is in the employ of the Watoga Lumber Co., on the log train crow for some years. Miss William's home is in Beard. She is an attractive young person with many attached friends. Mr. Ralph Horton acted as the groom's best man. The parties took the evening train for Beard, where a reception awaited them at the home of the bride. Many are the friends in Pacahontas county, V/. Va , and War ren county, Penn., who wish those young people peace, happiness and prosperity in their new life and rela tions --Pocahontas, W. Va., Times. Another Hunting Record. In last week's PRESS WO note an article in which is given the hunting and trapping record of Isaac William Wykotl, of Cameron, which is certain ly a great showing and which places Mr. Wykoff in the front ranks, and while we cheerfully admit that Isaac is a top notcher, we beg herewith to sub mit the record of John B. Jordan, of Huntley, during the past year and also during his forty years experience of hunting and trapping in this section. It took considerable persuasion to over come Mr. Jordan's natural modesty but he finally granted the PRE 33 cor respondent an interview, in which he submits the following: In the season of 1907, he secured six bear, three wild cats, 1G coons, 20 mink, live weasels, 13 foxes, 21 skunks and 50 muskrats, and during his 40 years experience, he re members of killing 73 bears, 40 deer, over 200 foxes and countless numbers of small game. Mr. Jordan remembers the last time he used a muzzle loading gun. Some years ago he was hunting pheas ants with an old smooth bore and had used up all his shot and was re turning home when he suddenly came upon a large bear at the head of Big Run. He wanted that bear but had no shot or bullets. However his native resourcefulness came to the rescue and he quickly rammed home a charge of powder and using the hickory ram rod as a projectile, shot the bear through the heart. Singularly the ramrod was not damaged in the least. There are several more celebrated hunter-trappers in Cameron county, among whom are Seth Nelson, of Grove; James Batchelder, of Sinnama honing; "Pap" Blodgett, of Wyside; Jeff Lynch, Geo. Strawbridge, Henry Hiney and Larry Summerson of Sterl ing Run; Allen Russell, of Four .Mile, and last, but not least, "Uncle" Wash ington Mason, of Tunnel Hill, who is 85 years old but who can hit a fifty cent, piece at 1,000 yards with a bullet. After we heard from the former geutle men, "Uncle Wash" may give UB some very interesting information regard ing his hunting and trapping in this section, as he is the pioneer of them all. It has been suggested that the hunting achievements of the above named gentlemen be submitted to Major J. M, English of the R. F. D., and whoever is declared the champion will be asked to join President Roose velt when he goes to Africa on his big hunt after his term of office expires. J. 112. s. Pleasant Trip. Mr. E. G. Coleman, who retired from active business some years ago, when he sold his holding in the Climax Powder Company, in which he was one of the original incorporators, left on Monday for New Bedford, Mass., ac ; companied by his son Edwin, who has made his home with his aunt at Olean, N. Y., since the death of his mother. I They expect to visit many points of , interest, especially Nantucket Island, Mass., Mr. Coleman's native town. Nantucket is situated thirty miles in the ocean. Nantucket Island once con tained 10,000 inhabitants but is now re duced to 7,000. It is now purely a summer resort, one of the most popu lar. The Island is five miles wide and twenty-two long. No doubt the many : memories of boyhood days will be in teresting to both. Advices from all sections of the country unmistakably indicate that prosperity is returning. The resump tion of business is gradual, not sudden ana conservatism marks every move, which is all the better for ultimate solidity of trade. The reduction of 100,- 000 in the number of idle cars in two months is another proof of a revival. Boys Brigade Camp Near Ridg way, Pa. July 14, 1908. Tho beys are all doing splendidly and are apparently having a good time. . Many have never camped out before, and with the exception of a few ' quit ters" and "grumblers" that are bound to crop up in every organization on certain occasions, their ability to adapt themselves to new conditions inflects great credit on their intelligence and manly qualities. There lias been practically no sick ness in camp, the boys are all well and this morning at Roll Call, out of the 112 present, one huudred and twelve reported themselves ready to perform their aharo of the duties and exercises of the day. The boys are under perfect discipline and there has been no rowdyism what ever. We have had many visitors in camp and they havo all been very en thusiastic in their praise of the young gentlemen who constitute the person nel of the 3rd Battalion, United Boys Brigades of America. Our cooking is being done at the farm, and, while the variety is possibly not what the boys are used to at home, the quality is excellent and the quan tity is now more than sufficient. The parents at home need have no fear or worry, everything possible is being done for the welfare and comfort of their boys. On Friday we break camp and the boys will all return home sun-burned and possibly a little dirty, but with apetites that from experience T can truthfully say will require much food to satisfy. B. TH. BLISS, Major Commanding Camp. A Distressing Accident. Special to the I'rcsa. Miss Blanche Logue, daughter of Mr, and Mrs. Wm. 11. Logue, of Huntley, Pa., met with a serious and painful ac cident while employed at the Lakeside Hotel, at Eaglesmere, Pa., on the morning of July 10th. Miss Logue was working in the laundry department and while putting a tablecloth through the mangle rollers, in some way her left hand was caught between the rolls. Her hand was drawn into about an inch above the upper knuckles, and in trying to extricate the hand, tore the skin and a good portion of her fingers crushed. Her right hand was also caught nearly to the middle joints. The machinery was stopped at once but in spite of this the hands were burned considerably. A doctor was at once summoned and ordered her to be taken to the Pniladelpbia Hospital which was done at once, Miss Kirk ac companying her. J. S. Kirk & Son, proprietors of the "Lakeside" are doing all in their power to give the afflicted lady every comfort and we hope for her speedy recovery. Miss Logue is one of Cameron county's most popular young ladies. "Our Boys' at Camp." A visit to the camps of Company M of our Boys' Brigade, found their tents pitched on the meadow lands of Money Farm, together with Companies I, L, and K, of liidgway. The Money farm lies seven miles west of Ridgway, on Bear Creek, one of the most picturesque spots in the valley. On the south side of the field the four companies have their tents so pitched as to form four com plete streets, at the head of which you find the tents of the officers, and on the opposite end are situated the mess tables. On the north side the staff is quartered, over which waves "Our Nation's Pride." All theboys are detailed to do differ ent work, such as guard duty, assist ing in the mess tents, keeping tents in order, etc. At six o'clock in the morn ing all are aroused by bugle call; at 7:30 breakfast, and the rest of the morn ing is spent at drills. After the noon day meal, field sports are indulged in- At six p. m. all assemble at the call of the bugle for dress parade, in which Company M, was judged by the visi tors as the best drilled and making the finest appearance. The boys are under the careful guid ance of Major Bliss of Ridgway and Rev. Robertson, their Chaplain, of this city who see to their needs, as well as to the discipline. All the boys appeared to be enjoying camp life, andenduriug the hardships like bravo soldiers, excepting a few "knockers" who deserted tho camps before even getting acquainted with the grounds and layout Our future heroes are made of such sturdy lads as those who stuck to the camp. Coppersmith's. This well known house is unloading their large and handsome line of goods at great reductions, in many cases one halt'off. Read their new ad in another 1 column. GOOD ADVICE TO SON. Emporium Father Writes Manly Letter to His Boy, Who is With the Bear Creek Campers—'Wants Him to be Strenuous. Ritlfpoay Daily Record. Some of the members of the company from Emporium at the Boys Brigade camp on Bear Creek have complained about the fare. Not being accustomed to camp life, they had expected some thing different. Probably thought they would have pie for breakfast, dinner and supper, instead of just good plain, substantial food, such as they have been provided with. Conse quently they complained to their par ents, and some of them either went home, or were sent home. But there is one father in Emporium who didn't want to hear any complaints from his son, and so wrote him the following letter, which is certainly good enough to print, since it has the right ring: Emporium, Pa., July 11th, 1908. Dear Joe:—Some of the boys have come back and are making a whole lot of noise about the food and the work and all sorts of things. I am told, however, that they were sent home for disobedience and bad conduct iu camp However, that may be, I hope that you will show that you are made of better stuff than that. You did not go there to feed on roast turkey and be carried around in auto mobiles. When you goto camp you must expect camp life and when you are in the army you must expect to obey orders without asking any ques tions. Do as you are told and be a gentle man and I will guarantee that things will be all right. If you don't get all you think you ought to have to eat or have to work more than you think you ought, stand up to it like a man. Remember that your Uncle Frank ate his breakfast on the morning of July Ist before going into the battle at Santiago, that he ate his next meal on the sth and that he had to kill a Spaniard to get even that That when volunteer scouts were asked for to penetrate the Spanish lines, he went, although he did' not have to, into what was almost certain death. He did what he found to do and ate what he got without complaining. What was the result? On the morn ing of the Sixth his name was read at the head of the army and he was complimented in general orders for conspicuous bravery on the field. His superior officers being all either dead or wounded, he was in command of his company although only a sergeant. When he reached Montauk Point, all the general officers being incapacita ted for duty, the war department had faith enough in him to leave him in command of the regiment. Congress gave him what in America is the equivalent of the Victoria Cross in England—a congressional medal—Gen erals Shafter, Grant, Bell, McArthur and Fauston wrote personal letters to the president asking that he be com missioned in the regular army and when the Chinese trouble was on he was sent on a confidential mission to the Mikado. He stood up like a man and a sol dier, and he wasjrecognized beyond any other enlisted man in the Spanish war simply because his superior offi cers knew he could be depended onto see the thing through, no difference how dangerous, how difficult, or how disagreeable. Your mother and I expect our boy to be as brave as his uncle and to do his whole duty without complaining, no difference how hard it may be or may appear. I am sure that Mr. Robertson will not see any of you starved or be overworked. Be a man and a soldier. YOUR LOVING FATHER. Friendly Society Pic-Nic. The Friendly Society of the Presby terian Church, held its annual pic-nic last Tuesday, at Sizerville, and it was a great success, as there was a lot to eat and plenty of fun. The storm some what dampened things for a while, but the darkness was soon dispelled by the sunshino and a fine game of ball fol lowed, sides being chosen by the Rev, Dr. Johnson and Charles Wiley, which resulted in a victory for Dr. Johnson's nine. The shouting from the grand stand was deafening, as some grand slides were made for the bases. The picnic was attended by about twenty persons and all report a most glorious time. Full Page Adv. Richard Kueline who has successfully conducted the large and handsome dry goods and millinery goods store in the new Cramer block during the past year, is making a sweeping reduction in every department. Read his full page "ad" in this issue and note the big bargainsjhe is offering. It is a well known fact that the line of goods in this up-to-date store are equal to the best and are sold at prices within the reach of all. Call and see the large and beautiful stock now going at big bargains. Social. I The Presbyterian ladies will hold an J ice cream social on the lawn of Mrs. F. G. Judd, Friday evening of this week. Terms: $2.00 — $1,501 n Advance. THE WEATHEH. FRIDAY Pair. SATURDAY Showers. SUNDAY Showers. ASSETS At the ciosc of business July 15, J9OR. $766,479.49 First National Bank, EMPORIUM, PA. VALUES. The value of a man is his earning and saving capacity. -The value of a dollar is its earning capacity. A dollar in your pocket teaches a tendency to spend. A dollar deposited in this Bank teaches "THRIFT." Try it. INTEREST PAID ON CERTIFICATES OF DEPOSIT. DR. LKOX RHX FKI.T, DENTIST. Rockwell Bloc!:, Emporium, Pa DR. H. W. MITCHELL, DENTIST, (Successor to Dr. A. B. Mead.) Office over A. F. Vogt's Shoe Store, Emporium, Pa 121 Grove City Bible Conference. The program for this year in point of character and scholarship excels that of any preceding yoar. Distinguished scholars and educators from both sides of the Atlantic have been engaged to take part in this work, including such men as Dr. Watkinson, of London; Dr. McLeod, ofEdlnburg, Scotland; Prof. Hugh Black, of Union Theological Seminary; Burden P. Bowne, of Bos ton, Drs. Wilson and Erdman, of Princeton; Dr. Moorhead, of Xenia; Dr. Beccher, of Auburn, Drs. han and Kaiso, of Allegheny; Presi dent David Gregg, of the Western Theological Seminary and many other distinguished scholars, including not ed Missionaries from Foreign Fields. Entertainment can be had at very reasonable rates. Grove City is a de lightful place to combine Bible study with an enjoyable outing. For terms and all other information address President Isaac C. Ketler, Grove City, Pa. Fast in a Bridge. On July 4th while a party composed of Geo. Eckstine and family and John Houtand family were enjoying the day in Indian Run, Elk Fork, they discovered a valuable horse, belonging to C. B. Howard Co., fast in an old bridge. After about an hour's bard work the men of the party succeeded in getting the horse back on the ground. It is quite fortunate that, these people were in that vicinity or the horse may have died before dis covered. Auto Trip to Ridgway. Hon. Josiah Howard gave his new car a good test on Tuesday, going from Emporium to the Boys Brigade Camp, 6\ miles from Ridgway returning home about eleven o'clock same evening. The party was composed of Hon. Josiah Howard, Clias. L. Butler, J. P. Mc- Narney, A. F. Vogt and E. J. Smith, who acted as chaffeur, of which he is an adept. The party enjoyed the ride. Jarper Harris. The well known Fourth street cloth ing merchant, opposite the post office, is making a record breaking display in every department. His long and up-right manner of dealing with the public is a guarantee that all get a square deal. Read his new ad. Painful Injury. Mrs. W. L. Thomas met with a pain ful accident on Saturday afternoon, running a large sliver into the ball of her right foot. Dr. Heilman was call ed on Monday and removed the slab, which was imbedded deep in the foot- Old Time Emporium Boys. Ed. W. Conroy, Buffalo; Michael J. Conroy, East Aurora and John Con roy, of Nebraska, arrived in Empori um early this morning and registered at City Hotel and called on many Em porium friends and looked over the old town. The boys are prosperous, time having dealt kindly with them. The St. Charles. Gayney and Maline, the new pru prietors of the St. Charles Hotel are rapidly getting in shape for their open ing, which will be within a week. Oeo. J. Laßar is newly furnishing the hotel throughout. A visit to this handsomly arranged house will be pleasing. May success follow their efTorts. Ice Cream Social. The Queen Esther Society of the M. E. Church will hold an ice cream social on the lawn of the parsonage, Thurs day evening, July 23, 1908. All arc welcomg. 22- NO. 22.
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