Established BY C. B. GOULD, MARCH, XS66.
VOL. 42.
THE LOCK HAVEN
HOSPITAL BURNED.
Tuesday Evening's Lock Haven Express.
The most disastrous fire that has oc
curred in this city in recent years was
the one that destroyed the Lock Haven
hospital this afternoon. Not only did
the fiery element completely ruin the
building, but the scenes and incidents
in removing the 40 or moro patients to
places of safety was attended by great
excitement, but, fortunately the sick
and injured were all removed before
the flames had gained much headway.
The doors of nearby residences soon
become temporary hospitals and nurses
and physicians worked to care for
those who needed immediate attention.
Some of the patients were so badly
frightened that attendants would not
say as to the outcome. Cottages and
the Normal school were also used to
house the patients, one trip after an
other was made by the ambulance in
conveying the sick and injured where
they could be cared for.
Private carriages, cabs and vehicles
of every description were also pressed
into service as ambulances. Some of
the patients were taken to the homes
of relatives and friends in different
parts of the city. One patient submit
ted to a minor operation this morning
and another was to he operated on
this afternoon. Several patients suf
fering from typhoid fever are con
valescing and in these cases no fatal
results are anticipated.
LATER NEWS FROM THE FIRE.
At 2:15 o'clock the fire is still burn
ing fiercely and frequent explosions of
various chemicals in the doomed build
ing are heard. All of the smaller
buildings on the hospital grounds used
as a barn, ice house and for other pur
poses will be saved. Hope Hose steam
er, No. 1, which is attached to a lire
plug at the Normal corner has greatly
increased the pressure on the two hoce
lines connected to it and is greatly aid
ing the firemen in their work.
All of the furniture and other arti
cles removed from the building are
being hauled to the old boat house,
where they will be stored.
WATER SUPPLY SHORT.
After the blaze was first discovered
there is no doubt in the minds of any
one that saw it in its ineipiency that
the building could have been saved if
there had been a sufficient supply of
water, for when Good Will Hose com
pany team dashed up the Susquehanna
avenue hill that company secured the
plug nearly opposite the house of Ira
M. Harvey, president of city council.
They laid a line of hose to the main
building, being the first company on
the scene, but they were astonished
when they discovered that there was
no pressure and only a scant supply
at this plug. At once they, as well as
persons who watched its progressi
realized that the hospital was doomed
to destruction. Other companies laid
lines of hose, but there was no water
to combat the flames and slowly and
surely the lire gutted the building.
GREAT CROWD ON HAND.
As soon as the populace learned that
the hospital was burning a great crowd
of men, women and children were soon
on the way to see the sights. Automo
biles, carriages and vehicles of every
description lined the sides of Susque
hanna Avenue, and interfered some
what with the work of the firemen.
Three dogs were killed by being run
down by fire appratus, autos or by
trolley cars.
Every car from either end of the line
was packed with people all anxious to
get to the fire. Probably no greater
excitement was ever caused by a pre
vious conflagration.
Emporium Silver Kings.
Mr. and Mrs. Jos. L. Wheeler, of
Marion, S. C., but formerly of Empori
um, were in Emporium on Sunday,
having come from Haleyberry, Canada,
where their silver mines are located.
This mine has proven a rich strike and
paying venture, greatly to the satisfac
tion of Mr. Wheeler, Mr. W. G.Gilbert
and other Emporium investors. Mr.
Wheeler and Mr. Gilbert went to South
Carolina Sunday night, expecting to
return to Emporium next week, when
they return to Canada, accompanied
by their wives. These Silver Kings
have stuck to it and all rejoice to see
them make good.
Fair Play.
Our friend who wrote the article on
Fair Play on the street paving ques
tion, published in another column,
signs a big long name and don't give
any address, but we judge ho or she is
a resident of Emporium, or some one
interested in Emporium; likewise in
the good-will question generally.
One of Driftwood's Best.
Postmaster M. J. R. Brooke, of Drift
wood, was an Emporium visitor on
Monday, getting pointers from post
master Chas. Soger. The Driftwood
office has been advanced to the third
class, an evidence that Driftwood is
growing. Mr. Brooks makes an ideal
postmaster and hid office being advanc
ed to the third-class is positive evi.
deuce that he looks well to his duties.
His years ot schooling as postal clerk
fitted him for his present position.
We, in common with all friends of this
competent gentleman, are pleased to
see him prosper. He is an old-time citi
zen, son of the Hon. John Brooks, de
ceased, and like his illustrious father is
a reliable dyed-ir. the-wool Republican.
Ostrum—Barr.
MR. CLINTON OSTRUM, son jf Mr.
and Mrs. S. U. Ostrum, of Whittemore
Hill, and Miss BELLE BARK, daughter
of Mr. and Mrs. Ellis Barr, of Rich
Valley, were married last Thursday
morning at the home of the bride's
parents, Rev. Osgood officiating. Im
mediately after the ceremony the
happy couple repaired to the home of
the groom on Whittemore Hill, where
a reception was given them by Mr. and
Mrs. S. G. Ostrum. The newly wed
ded couple will reside at West Creek,
where the groom had a cozy home
furnished for his bride. He is an in
dustrious young mail and is in the em
ploy of Emporium Powder Company.
The bride of his choice has resided in
Emporium tor several months, making
her home at the residence of Mr. Chas.
E. Crandell, Teller ot First National
Bank. She is a pleasant young lady
and made many friends in Emporium.
We wish them both a long life of sun
shine and happiness and predict a
happy home.
Fair Play and Good Will.
The "Bit? Stick" has no place in
American life except to force every one
to give both sides a respectful hearing,
with a majority rule on all govern
ment questions and a court rule on all
legal questions.
Mra. Newton, nut satisfied with the
fiairness of the petition, sighed by two
thirds of the property owners on
Fourth street in the Middle Ward, has
in a very sensible manner engaged an
attorney to appeal to the court to de
termine her legal rights. Both sides
will get a respectful hearing and the
great American courts will give a de
cision which must be final to us all.
The paving questions may be delay
ed, but intelligent progress cannot be
killed. "The lives of great men all re
mind us, good things are bound to
come in time." You and I may have
some questions in our lives that in our
opinion will never get a just answer
until they come before "Thb Great
White Throne," on the other side of
eternity, but the paving of Fourth
street, and other plans for improving
conditions in Emporium, will be set
tled here by the people themselves on
the American plan, as the law gives
them the right to choose for better
or for worse, without calling each
other names.
Yours very respectfully,
"A MEMBER OF THE SUNSHINE CLUB"
AND "AN AMERICAN" HY BIRTH, EDU
CATION AND DESIRE. AMEN; SO MOTE
IT BE."
Forfeited Game.
Driftwood won a fast and exciting
game here this Wednesday afternoon
from the strong bunch from Medix
Run. It was a pitchers battle between
Bartholmew and Hemphill from start
to finish, the former having a few
shades the bettor. The Medix Run
boys put up several disgus ting chews.
At the beginning of the ninth inning
the score stood 7 to 5 in favor of Medix
Run. Driftwood having two men on
bases, Riley scoring on a passed ball
and Mutthersbaugh making as clean a
steal home ac ever was seen on a
diamond, tieiug the score. In attempt
ing to put him out at home, catcher
Liston claimed he sprained his leg,
three of the Medix Run boys leaving
the grounds, forfeiting the game. X
Driftwood, July 29, 1908.
Handsome Walks.
R. M. Overhiser has just completed
over 200 feet of concrete walks on his
property, corner Foutrli and Maple
streets. Fine appearance it makes too.
For Sale.
I have a quantity of second-hand
Windows, Doors, Large Store Sash,
etc , that I will sell at a bargain. All
are in good shape. I also desire to sell
one or more good lots, Junction of Al
legany Avenue and Fourth street; suit
able for residence or business.
24-3t. R. SEGER.
For Sale.
A good barber outfit for sale cheap.
Also some pigs four weeks old.
ROB'T GRAHAM,
24-2t. Cameron, Pa.
"Liberty and Union, One and Inseparable."— WEßSTEß.
EMPORIUM, PA., THURSDAY, JULY 30, 1908.
First Meeting in Thirty-one Years.
Edward Conroy, the well-known
member of the Buffalo police depart
ment, was taking his constitutional in
company with his brother, Michael,
Monday.
"That man ahead of us walks like
brother John," he observed, pointing
to a tall breezy Westerner a few steps
ahead. The stranger stopped and turn
ed a rugged bronzed face.
"By gracious, it is John!"
Then ensued the first meeting of
brother and brothers for .'il years, to bo
augmented later in the day by a fourth
brother, Martin, Jr., of Grand Haven,
Mich. All are magnificent physical
specimens, being upwards of six feet
in height, and they attracted no little
attention as they walked four abreast
down Main street.
John is now a ranchman in Nebraska,
Martin is associated with the Grand
Trunk Railroad in Michigan, Michael
is yardmaster for the Pennsylvania
Railroad in Buffalo and Edward is a
member of the police department of
this city. Last evening they all left
for a few days visit at the old family
homo, Emporium, Pa.—Buffalo News.
Dance To-Night.
Dance at Opera House this (Thurs
day) evening. Good music. Tickets
50c. Dance lasts from ten o'clock un
til one. Public cordially invited.
Hidgway vs Emporium.
The Ridgway and Emporium Base
Ball Teams will cross bats at Keystone
Park, Saturday afternoon at 3:30
o'clock. This will be a good game.
Tickets, 25c; graud stand 10c. Be sure
you attend.
Passion Piay.
The Passion Play will bo presented
in moving pictures at the opera house,
Friday and Saturday evenings. Those
who have never seen these pictures
should do so now—may never have
another chance. Tickets, 25e
Ankle Sprained.
Ben Listen, who has been playing
hall with the Medix Run nine this
year, had the misfortune to sprain his
right ankle on Wednecday, while play
ing ball at Driftwood. He was taken
to Medix Run, where every care will
be given him.
Spirit of '76 at Theatorium.
The moving pictures "Spirit of '76"
have been so well received that the
proprietors of the Theatorium have
ordered the reel returned to Emporium
for Saturday evening. All Patriotic
Americans should not fail to see them
Saturday evening. Double Reel, 10c;
children sc.
Old Timers vs Emporium.
A game of ball which promises to be
the event of the season is booked to be
pulled off at Keystone Park, Friday
afternoon at 3:30, between the Old
Time team and the present Emporium
nine. Don't miss this game, it promis
es to be a battle royal. Admission 25c;
grand stand 10c.
Funeral of John Wamsley.
The funeral of the late John Wams
ley was held at the family residence at
2:30 o'clock Sunday afternoon, Rev. E.
L. Mcllvaine officiating. Music was
furnished by a quartet consisting of A.
I). Swift, Mrs. M. E. Bostwick and
Mr. and Mrs. I£. A. Otterson, Among
those from out of town present at the
services were Mr. and Mrs. L. Taggart,
Mr. and Mrs. J. P. McNarney, of Em
porium, and Mrs. Flora T. Ryan of
Shingle House, Pa. The pallbearers
were B. T. Chapin, M. S. Kline, H. 11.
Wensel, Jas. R. Hagerty, J. S. Magiu
nis, and W. S. Hamlen. Interment
was made in Pine Grove cemetery—
Ridgway Daily Record.
Painters, Attention!
The Shippen School Board at their
next meeting, Aug. Bth, 1908, will let
the contract to paint about 15 school
houses, throughout the township, one
and two coats, plain white. The board
to furnish paint. Will let by square
yard. Would like to have bids from
experienced painters.
21-2t. FEED. K. ZIMMEH, Sec'y
The Lock Haven State Normal School
is ideally located among the mountains
of central Pennsylvania, in a healthful
and progressive community. It is
easily accessible and therefore draws
students from every section of Penn
sylvania. Its beautiful buildings, fine
gynasium and splendid faculty make
it particularly attractive. Its enroll
ment last year was greatly in excess of
former y ears. A handsome catalogue
will be sent upon application to the
Principal.
Ladies call at Dodson's drug store
and get a free sample of Eversweet.
Tall Sounds Slop ol Campaign
In His Acceptance Speech.
Officially Notified of His Nomination as Repub
lican Candidate by Committee in Cincinnati
To-Day Nominee Outlines Party Poli
cies, Praises and Upholds President
—-Fair to Labor.
CINCINNATI, JULY 23.—Judge Wil
liam Howard Taft to-day accepted the
Republican presidential nomination.
The official notification was combined
with a political jubilee for the city.
There was a historic gathering of na
tional party leaders and an occasion
for the announcement by the Republi
can candidate of the political tenants
designed as a text of Republican ora
tory throughout the campaign.
The day broke with a roar of cannon
from the hills. The city is bedecked
with flying flags and banners, and the
streets are thronged with playing
bands. It is a carnival of riotuous en
thusiasm in full bloom.
The ceremonies at the historic Taft
mansion were led up to and followed
by minor displays in the program of
the day. The ceremonies of notifica
tion were impressive in directness and
simplicity. Senator Willi: m Warner,
of Missouri, the chairman of the noti
fication committee, ' made a brief
speech in notifying the Republican
standard bearer of his nomination by
the Chicago convention. Judge Taft
in acknowledging the information
stated in the first sentence that he ac
cepted the honor with a full sense of
its obligations.
The day's festivities will be brought
to a close with lire works to-night from
the surrounding hills and u intended
to surpass all previous displays of
such character.
Wanted.
Good girl for general housß work.
Apply to Mrs. Robt. K. Mickey, Sixth
street. 24-tf.
Pony and Colt for Sale.
Saddle pony and year old colt for
sale. Reasonable figure. Inquire, R.
K. Mickey, Novelty Incandescent
Lamp Company, Emporium, Pa. 24 5
Outing Party.
Mr. Arthur Orton, Mrs. J. 11. Day,
Mrs. Helen Metzger and daughters,
accompanied by a number of lady
guests enjoyed Monday afternoon in
the woods
A Former Emporium Young Lady
Marries.
The many friends of Miss Blanch
Kline, of Williamsport, formerly a
popular Emporium young lady, will
be surprised and pleased to learn that
she was recently married to Mr. Clyde
Purcel of that city. The PRESS ex
tends congratulations and hearty best
wishes.
Summer Goods Must Go.
Ladies Coats, Suits and Skirts, Mil
linery, Trimmed and Hats,
and Wash Goods are now marked
down away below cost. We also offer
extraordinary bargains in Muslin
Underwear, Long Silk Gloves, Em
broideries, Shirt Waists, Dressing
Saques, Parasols, Portiers, Notions,
Linens, etc., etc.
R. KUEHNE, Emporium's Leading Dry
Goods Store.
Ball Game.
The game of ball on Saturday be
tween the Austin and Emporium team
resulted in a victory for the latter by
a score of 8 to 1.
* *
The Austin Whirlwind's played a
gamo on Tuesday with the Emporium
Cyclone's, the scoro being 9 to Bin
favor of the latter.
The Port Allegany team came over
on Tuesday and played a game with
the Citizens base ball team. Score, 8-3
in favor of Port Allegany.
BIG FIRE AT
CANOE RUN.
A fire at Canoe Run mines early
Monday morning tatally destroyed the
coal tipple, which had been lately re
paired and putin first-class shape.
The loss is between $2,500 and §3,000.
The cause of the fire is a mystery.
Injured in the Woods.
John Bertazono, employed in C. B.
Howard Co's iumber camp, No. 28 was j
struck by a tree, one day last week, his !
head being severely injured. He is !
able to be about again.
Will Repeat Chorus.
The Baptist Chorus that rendered
some delightful singing at Baptist
Church, last Sabbath evening will be
repeated next Sunday evening on a
larger scale. The congregation being
well pleased with the effort of the
children want more of it.
Vote ot Thanks.
The Baptist Bible School, ofEmpori
| um, at its last meeting, passed the fol
j lowing resolution: That we extend a
j vote of thanks to Mr. Rowland Eiek,
| Hon. Josiah Howard, Mr. Joseph Ivaye
and the Shippen Township School
Directors, for their curtesies to our
picnic
Overcome by Gasses.
Last Friday afternoon, Mr. Bell, one
jof the chemists at Climax Powder
I Works, was rendered unconscious by
[ inhaling the fumes. He, with others.
: was fighting a fire at the dope house,
when he was rendered unconscious.
He was removed to Dr. Smith's office
iind restoratives applied, recovering
! consciousness after being iria stupor for
' four hours. His wife and friends were
i greatly alarmed for a time.
Broke Camp.
The Clear Creek camping party,
| composed of Mr. and Mrs. James
| Wright, Mr. and Mrs. H. S. Lloyd. Miss
Minnie Bauergelt, Miss Marion Brady,
| Miss Mildred Lloyd and Dr.II. S. Falk,
I broke camp on Monday tnd returned
homo, delighted with their outing.
I They speak in glowing terms of Clear
! Creek and its hospitable people, espect
j ally Mr. and Mrs McKay, who render
ed every convenience essential to their
j comfort and happiness. There will
not be a trout in Clear Creek for years
to come.
Birth-Day Parly.
Mr. and Mrs. William Ensign, of
Portage, entertained their children
and a number of friends an Tuesday,
at the old home on the Portage, in
honor of Mr. Ensign's 85th birthday.
Of course the occasion was a pleasant
affair. This remarkable couple both
active and able to see to all farm work,
as well as drive to town, are to be con
gratulated by their many friends.
Ice Cream Social.
There will bo an Ice Cream Social
at the residence of Randolph Lock
wood's, Rich Valley, Wednesday even
ing, Aug Bth, for the benefit of the local
pastor. The public are cordially in
vited. Good roads, pleasant drive and
enjoyable evening assured.
Putting Sawdust to Practical Use.
Sawdust is one of the puzzling wastes
in lumbering operations. The waste,
is serious, too, for the kerf—the part
cut by the saw in the mill and trans
formed into sawdust—always bears a
rather high ratio to the boards obtain
ed. In cutting thin stuff, one-fourth of
the log, or even more, may be kerf.
Efforts to turn sawdust into pulp for
the paper mill have usually been un
successful on account of mechanical
difficulties in handling. In several
European countries, however, a new
way has been found of turning saw
dust to account. The sawdust, chiefly
pine and fir, is ground with millstones,
exactly as old-time mills made corn
meal, or wheat or rye flour. Expen
sive machinery is not required, but it
is necessary to take special precautions
against fires which might start from
sparks between the millstones.
The sawdust flour is sold to the dyna
mite factories to be mixed with nitro
glycerine and forms the body or absor
bent for that high explosive. It is also
in demand for the manufacture of
cheap blotting papers. The mills in
the Parz Mountains in Germany, an
important manufacturing center, are
kept busy meeting this demand.
The price of the "flour" in Germany
ranges from $7.50 to $12.50 a ton. It is
shipped in bags, like meal, or in bales I
of about 40 cubic feet, made by means J
of high pressure.
For Sale.
A sixteen inch water motor fan; used 1
only six weeks; for sale cheap. Apply i
to Ed. Blinzler,Emporium, Pa. 24-tf
TERMS: $2.00—51,501 N ADVANCE,
THE WEATHER.
FRIDAY l air.
SATURDAY Fair.
SUNDAY Fair.
ASSETS
First National Bank,
I *
EMPORIUM, PA.
At the close of business July 29,1908,
$785,624.04
YOUR BANK ACCOUNT.
Take pride in your bank account. Deposit
your earnings regularly and pay your bills bf
checks.
By so doing you will have a record of all your
transactions, both of money received andnionev
paid out.
INTEREST PAID ON T CERTIFICATES OP
DEPOSIT.
I)R. LEON REX FELT,
DENTIST.
| Rockwell Block, Emporium, Pa
| DR. H. W. MITCHELL,
DENTIST,
(Successor to Dr, A. B. Mead.)
! Office over A. P. Vogt's Shoe Store,
Emporium, Pa 121
| Children Should Learn the Use of
Money.
I believe in teaehin:; children at an
j early age to bo financiers; or, you may
| i;erm it, to use money properly, says a.
j contributer to the August Designer.
| We have made it a practice for two
yearn to give our boy, who is now
eight years old, a certain stipulated
sum every week for his spending
money. We find he has become a
splendid "banker." Out of this fund
he is required to buy all his inci
dentals, such as tablets, colors and pen
cils. In two years he has managed to
save six dollars, which he has now out
on interest. Of course we buy his
shoes and clothes and pay his big ex
penses. It is certainly surprising how
well he has learned to compute interest
and to "count well the cost" before
he spends money We arejust now be
ginning with a little girl of five years.
T must not forget to state, also, that
we have successfully used this method
for two years with an orphan girl of
fourteen who is making her homo with
us. We send her to school and board
her, of course besides giving her fifty
cents a week to use for any other ex
penses she may have. Out of this she
buys her shoes, clothing and hats. I
do her sewing and of course, we give
the children an occasional present "to
help them along."
The Lock Haven State Normal School
closed the most successful school year
in its history last June. Its student
body represented three-lourtbs of the
counties of Pennsylvania, and a num
ber of foreign states. The prestige of
this well known school draws to it a
large body of superior young men and
women. It is a thorough home school
and appeals to parents who are seek
ing the best advantages for their child
ren. Its illustrated catalogues now
ready for contribution and will be sent
upon application to the Principal.
The Social Swim.
SIX O'CLOCK DINNER.
Mrs. Geo. P. Jones and Miss Jettie
E. Wiley entertained a party of lady
friends at "Maple Shade," Tuesday
afternoon, in honor af their guest, Miss
Grace McCaslin, of Cleveland, Ohio.
The following were present: Mrs. E.
M. Newton, New York; Mrs. (Joseph
ene Whiteley. Phila.; Mesdames Wm.
H. Howard, Chas. Seger, C. Jay Good
nough, Helen Metzger, Geo. Metzger,
Jr., H. H. Mullin and Miss Grace A,
Walker.
The afternoon was hugely enjoyed
by the guests under the beautiful 3hade
trees, while games occupied the time,
which passed rapidly until six o'clock
when a dinner, (it for a King, was
served—any person who has accepted
the hospitality of the Wiley family are
aware what this means, a rich treat
All enjoyed the afternoon very much
NEW TO-DAY.
Geo. J. Laßar—New adv.
J. H. Day—New adv.
First National Bank—New adv.
R. Kuehne—local.
Doan's Kidney Pills.
Pennsylvania Railroad—New adv.
Adam, Meldrnm & Anderson Co., —
new adv.
Mrs. Coppersmith—New adv.
Hackenberg Agency.
FOR RENT—A good house with a!
modern improvements.
FOR SALE—A good second hand Mc-
Cormick Mower and Reaper. Very
good bargain and cheap. Call on
WM, HACKENBERG
Wanted.
Two-girls for hotel work. Apply njr
Commercial Hotel, Emporium, Pa.
FRED LEVECKE, Prop'r,
NO. 24.