THE CAMERON COUNTY PR ESS. ESTABLISHED BY C. B. GOULD, MARCH, 1866. VOL. 42 WASHINGTON LETTER. i From our Regular Correspondent.! Washington, Sept. 12, 1908. The season is near when the Presi ent will return to the White House, the Diplomatic Corps in their residences in the West End and when the Cabinet officers will once more occupy their accustomed places in the Departments and at Cabinet meetings. President Roosevelt is expected here next week and notwithstanding the fact that there are two very prominent men trying to succeed him in the Presidential chair, he is easily the most thought of and talked of man in the country, it not in the world. The past summer has been the severest in the way of heat in the memory of man and those cool Septem ber days and nights are most grateful to residents and to the returning offi cials. The Tuberculosis Congress will meet here in a few days and distinguished specialists from all parts of the world will assemble, read papers and ex chance views looking to the possible eradication of the great white plague. The sessions will be open to the public and will no doubt be of interest to many people other than the medical profession. During the last week, the eyes of Washington and the rest of the world to no little extent have been directed to the remarkable flights of Orville Wright at Fort Myer, near Washing ton. For Myer, by the way, is no fort at all, but simply a collection of resi dences for United States Army Officers and of barracks and stables for cavalry men and their horses. There are usually about two or three hundred men quartered at the place, which is in Virginia, just across the Potomac River from Washington and just back of Arlington and the residence of the late General Robert E. Lee. For the past two or three weeks, Fort Myer has been the center of the balloon and aeroplane experiments of which all the newspapers in the world are telling in flaming headlines and with more or less accurate description. The accom plishment of the Wright Brothers is no doubt very remarkable, and quite un expectedly Orville Wright, the brother at Fort Myer, has succeeded better than his brother Wilbur in France. Your correspondent spent three or four hours last week waiting to see the flight of the ship, which did not take place until the following day, when I was not there. Since then, three or four fights have been made and the aeroplane, with Wright who from all appearances does not weigh more than a hundred pounds and an army lieu tenant, went a number of times around a half mile acre at an everage height of probably fifty feet. Under good weather conditions there is apparent ly no scientific or mechanical reason why his machine could not fly for a day without ceasing. The only limit ations, it appears, would be the endur ance of the operator and the quantity of fuel it could carry. Of coui'se the machine is not perfect, nor was the locomotive perfect in a year or two after the first experiments with it. The aeroplane has not yet been tested for rough winds and rain. It cannot be started without being launched from a kind of taboggan inclined plane to give to its first momentum. It can neither be started nor stopped with the nice precision that has been ob tained with the automobile or the loco motive. Its commercial value will of course depend largely on improve ments yet to be made, but it is a long way past the experimental stage and it is not improbable that in five or ten years men will be able to travel in the air with speed and concors and no companies will.be formed to insure their lives. He Apologized. Henry, aged three, was left alone with his three-months old brother. His mother, hearing the baby cry, return ed to find out what had happened. "Oh," said Henry,"l choked him a little, but I asked him to 'scuse me." Boil the Water. On account of a threatened epidemic of Typhoid Fever due to the low water, would advise everybody in Emporium and surrounding territory to boil all water used for drinking purposez. Boil water one hour, let stand over night, then filter through clean muslin. H. S. FALK, M. D., County Medical Inspector. Cattle for Sale. One cow giving milk and two calves born June and July. Just fruited for butchering. Inquire at this office or Chas. Edgar, Whittencorellill. 30tf. Gaining Friends. John A. Wykoff, Republican nomi nee for Associate Judge, visited in Etc- j porium and Shippen this week, calling j on the voters. Mr Wykoff is a gentle man woll qualified for the position and when elected will fearlessly and hon- I estly fill the proud position. He is a j native of this county and every posi tion of trust or honor has been admir ably represented. As County Com missioned for one term, 188.5-86-87, he showed his ability to more than the average. Every position of trust held in Grove township, where he has resid ed all his life, except when he followed the Flag in 1861, he has repeatedly been re-elected, often being endorsed by the Democratic party. Again, he is an honest farmer, in fact has been one for many, many years. The farmers demand, as a right, that they be accorded the Associate Judge not having been accorded one since the early days of the organization of this county. Meet him, talk with him and cast your vote for John A. WykofT, for Associate Judge. Republican Committee Meet. The Republican County Committee held a business session last Monday morning, at this place. Almost every district in the county was represented. In addition to the delegates, every county nominee, including the Con gressional candidate, was in attend ance. Cameron county will give an old-time Republican majority—an i honest expression of the Republican < voters and honest Democrats. Close up the ranks for the entire Republican ticket, National State and County. The Emporium Iron and Coal Co. Mr. C. J. Goodnough, manager of Emporium Iron and Coal Company's coal and coke operations at Canoe Run. informs the PRESS that the new tipple, recently destroyed by fire, will soon be ready for business. The works will soon be in full blast, which means the employment of a large force of miners as well as coke handlers. We are in formed that from 150 to 260 men will be employed in mines and on the out side work. This will be good news to all citizens. Maine Goes Republican—Not as it Did for Gov. Kent—But Enough to Sit Up. The Republicans carried Maine by a majority of 9,000 and elected all four candidates for Congress and State Auditor. State issues reduced the majority much lower than looked for. When it comes to the Presidential con test Maine will roll up a Gov. Kent majority. The Legislature is Republi can as usual. Vermont and Maine can now hug each other. Rousing Majority. Congressman Barclay was in town a few hours on Mouday evening, hav ing come down from the Curwens ville picnic for some needed repairs to his cer. The Congressman feels san guine as to his success in the district, I and feels sure that this will be a rous- I ing Republican year. In this he voices the sentiment of all who are watching I the trend of sentiment.—Clearfield j Journal. Run Away. Last Monday morning, one of F. X. Blumle's beer teams ran away with the i load of kegs and bottles. When op- ! posite "Fuze" Smith's feed mill the i horses took freight and turning down j Wood street made a bee line for Fourth j street, upsetting the wagon, throwing Andrew Gallenmiller out and slightly ! injuring his legs.- The team was | caught when it reached Fourth street, j No damage to horses. Thank You Kindly. Our good friends, Mr. and Mrs. M. J. Leadbetter, of Rich Valley, kindly remembered ye editor and family with j a basket of delicious sweet corn and ! nice ripe tomatoes. Thanks, many j thanks, friends. Farmer Leadbetter ! knows how to grow vegetables and \ sells them right, too. ! Green Corn and Baked Bean Supper. There will be a green corn and baked j bean supper at the home of Frank Craven, Rich Valley, Saturday even- i ing, Sept. 19th. For benefit of the Pastor. All are cordially invited. Re-| member the date. Emmanuel Church Notice. Sept. 20th, 14th Sunday after Trinity: t 8 a. m., Celebration of the Holy Com- i munion; 10:30 a. m., Morning Prayer and Ante-Communion. Sermon on j Our Lord's Ministry of Healing. The offerings will be for Diocesan Missions. 7:30 p.m., Evening Prayer and Ser i mon. "Liberty and Union, One and Inseparable." —WEßSTEß. EMPORIUM, PA., THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 1908. Dynamite Explosion Injures F. T. Beers ! ASHLAND, Wis , Sept 15. —Twenty | three hundred pounds of Dynamite ex ; ploded in the plant of the Atlantic j Dynamite Company today, and D. R. I Webber, an employee was blown to | pieces and general superintendent, F. I T. Beers, was severely injured.—Phila. I Record. I Mr. Beers will be remembered by all of our townspeople as he recently left here for Barksdale, Wis., where the plant is situated. We are pleased to state that Mr. Beers was not very seriously injured. Mr. H. O. Olmsted received a telegram from his daughter, Mrs. F. T. Beers, which stated that her her husband would be able to resume his work in a short time. St. Mark's Church Reception. A reception in the form of a surprise was tendered the Rev. Father T. B. Downey, in honor of his home coming, from a three months vacation in the West, at the Opera House, last Mon day evening. A farewell reception was given at the same time to Rev. Father J. J. Kearns, who had charge of the Parish during Father Downey's absence, the congregation as well as many others of* our towns people, regret tho departure of Father Father Kearns from our midst, as he has become very popular with all, dur ing his stay in Emporium. Father l Kearna will locate at Greenville, Pa., ! for the present, where he will assist his brother who is priest in charge of that Parish. A short programme was rendered during the eveniug as fol fows: Overture, Quinn Orchestra; Ad dress of Welcome, Mr. B. Egan; Pre sentation, by Mr. A. F. Vogt, of a gold watch to Father Downey. Response, Father Downey; Vocal Solo, Mrs. Jerome Bell; Presentation by James Haley of a gold watch to Father Kearns, followed by a responwe by Vather Kearns; Piano Duet, Mrs. Josephine Woodley and Miss Ida Seger; Song, Miss Zeta Wells. Fathar Kearns was also remembered by the ! altar boys, who served him while here, |by a gift. Following the programme i refreshments were served and dancing I closed the events of the evening. The reception was a very enjoyable affair and while Father Downey was wel- I corned back to his parish yet it is with regret that the members of the Parish see Father Kearns leave. He will al ways be remembered by the Pariah and the best wishes go with him to his new field of labor. Visiting priests ; from out of towu were: Father Becker, of Port Allegany, Father Shenan, of Coudersport and Father O'Brien, of Austin. Former Cameron County Popular Lumberman in Mississippi. J. R. Buckwalter, of Wingate, Misß., was in the city this afternoon enroute to Union, Miss, where he goes to close the final arrangements in the consumption of one ofthe largest lum ! ber development deals incident to this I section of South Mississippi since the panic. Mr. Buckwalter owns 14,000 acres ! of the finest timber lands in Newton I and Neshoba counties. To this he is j preparing to add 6,000 acres more, i making a magnificent tract of 20,000 I acres. Present plans contemplate the erec | tion of an immense steel mill near j Newton on the Mobile, Jackson and | Kansas City railroad and the building i of 15 miles of standard guage rail i road. The first six miles of the road j will be rushed to completion and the j rest will be built as needed. From an altogether reliable source i the News learns that Mr. Buckwalter has already secured bids from the j United States Steel Corporation and ; the Virginia Bridge Company on a 1 modern steel mill of 60 thousand feet a j day capacity, with provisions for en \ largement as the occasion may de | mand. Most of the rights of way for the railroad have also been secured and the probabilty is that active work will begin on the big industry before the first of October.—Hattiesburg, 1 (Miss.) News. The many Cameron county friends | of John R. Buckwalter wish him well in his extensive investment. He is a hustler and makes business for any ' community where he puts down his stake. A gentleman 365 days in a year, reliable and as good as gold, he will be 4 invaluable to that section. Just such men as Mr. Buckwalter are needed in ! the South. Pony and Colt for Sale, i Saddle pony and year old colt for sale. Reasonable figure. Inquire, R. K. Mickey, Novelty Incandescent Lamp Company, Emporium, Pa. 24-5 Death of an Esteemed Cameron County Lady. Mrs. "B. J. Collins, wife of B. J. Col lins, a well known and prominent farmer of Huntley, Pa., died at the family residence at noon, Thursday, Sept 10th. The cause of her death was chronic dyspepsia, from which she has been a sufferer for the past three years. About three months ago the disease took a serious turn and despite every effort that could be made by the best medical skill, death claimed her at the hour of noon Thursday and she passed peacefully away. Mrs. Collins was formerly Miss Mary Fleming and was born at Chatham Run, Clinton county, this state, on Jan. 20th, 1853. She and Mr. Collins were married in 1878 and are survived by her husband, two sons and two daughters, also two sisters and one brother. The children are Charles F. Collins, of Hicks Run, Pa., Mrs. C. J. Miller, Clyde and Frieda Collins, the latter three residing at the family resi dence in Huntley. Mr. John P. Flam ming, Mrs. Gertrude Swoyer and Miss Dorothy Fiemmlng,?of Lock Haven, bbing her brother and sisters respect ively—County Superintendent of schools, Miss Mattie M. Collins, of Em porium, being her sister-in-law. The funeral was held from the family residence, Saturday, Sept. 12th. The Rev. Conway Wing Dickson, of Sinna mahoning officiating. Tho funeral was in charge of undertaker Charles W. Rishell, of the Laßar Undertaking establishment, of Emporium, and the remains were interred in the family lot in the Huntley cemetery. The death of Mrs Collins is a severe blow to Mr. Collins and family as well as to her many friends. Mr. Collins had made vast improvements on his home and farms in order to enjoy the fruits of liis lifetime of labor with his loving helpmate but death has changed it all. Mrs. Collins was a true chris tian lady and was highly esteemed by all who knew her. The PRESS joins with the entire community in extend- heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved family in their great sorrow. The following people were among those who attended the funeral: Asa Collins, of Conneaut, Ohio; William Jordan, of Benezette; John P. Flem ing, Mrs. Gertrude Swoyer and Miss Dorothy Flemming, Lock Haven; Mr. and Mrs. J. K. Jordan, Mr. and Mrs. John Beck, Mrs. EfQe Fawcett and Mrs. F. M. Shafer, Emporium; Mr. and Mrs. David Clark, Johnsonburg; Joel Jordan, Emporium; Mr. and Mrs. John Geason, S. P. Kreider and daughter, Mrs. Roy Kreider, Mrs. Joseph Polley, Mr. Thomas Inman and Daniel Dailey, Driftwood; O. L. Bailey and family, Geo. Darrin, Mrs. John Wykoff, Sinna mahoning; Mrs. Brooks and daughter, Sterling Run; C. W. Barr, and Geo. Wylie, Pine street; * Walter Barr and wife, Hicks Run. JKS. The County Sunday School Con vention. The Seventh-Annual Convention o the County Sunday School Association will he he'd in the Presbyterian Church, Sept. 29th and 30th. The fol lowing order will be followed: Tuesday, Sept 29th, 7:30 p. m., De votional Service in charge of Rev. J. F- Anderson; addresses by Hon. Josiah Howard and Rev. Conway W. Dick son. The subject of the latter, The Relation Parents to the Sunday School. Wednesday, Sept. 30th, 10:30 a. m. Devotional services. Reports of dele gates. Address by Mr. W. D. Reel, Phila., The County Association Stand ard. Address by Miss Ermina C. Lin coln, Phila., The Need of Child Study. 2p. m., Devotional service. Address by Miss Lincoln, Problems with the Beginners. Round-Table Conference, conducted by Mr. Reel. Business ses sion. 7:30 p.m., Devotional service. Ad dress by Miss Lincoln, tl;e Program in the Primary Department. Address by Mr. Reel. Pennsylvania Trackwalker At tacked. Special to the Press. About three o'clock Monday morn ing, Oswald Miller, night trackwalker for the P. R. R. Co., at Driftwood, was attacked by some person or persons, unknown, while making his last trip eastward. The attack occurred about three and one-fourth miles east of I Driftwood Station. Mr. Miller says he I was at first greeted by a shower of stones and was then fired upon twice, but fortunately he was not injured by either the stones or shots. This is the ! fourth trackwalker who has been shot at near here since last February. The Company's, as well as the local police, are making every effort to secure the miscreants. S, I Cameron County Fair. The Cameron County Fair that is in progress this week, to all appearances, is the most successful of all previous fairs. The display of vegetables and farm produce is the finest ever seen on the Keystone grounds, while the fancy work and displays of baked goods, con fectionery, canned fruits and flowers surpass all other years. A miniature saw mill made by Mr. Lee Lewis, of Rich Valley, is certainly perfect in every detail and shows great skill and handiwork in its construction. The large loaf of bread, from the popular bakery of Mrs. C. G. Schmidt, shows that her bakers know how to make good bread. The booth of our enter prising dry goods merchant, Mr. R. Kuehne, has a fine display of merchan dise, and our county would be far better if we had a few more such men as Mr. Kuehne. F, V. Heilman &Co , our hustling hardware firm has a good assortment in display, from their store on Fourth street. Mr. Joseph Meisel, is doing a rushing business with his famous I. X. L., ice cream cones, and various articles that attract attention at such times. The Emporium Con crete Company, the modern stone makers, has some articles on exhibi tion, that are well worth mention and every one should not fail to see them. The Methodist ladies, are there with a bountiful supply of good things to eat and where you may be sure of a good meal, all home made. With several attractions on the grounds and a fine programme every day consisting of all sports, such as races of different kinds, greased pole, and fine ball games and Fisks Juvenile Band every afternoon to liven up the time, the hours will speed away in one grand round of plearure. Every year brings a better fair, as this year far surpasses any other, let next year be still better. The committee in charge are attending faithfully to the work and deserve great praise and credit for a most suc cessful fair. The first prize in the baby contest was won by Mrs. Chaa. Hockley's baby while second honors were won by Mrs. Whitehouse's baby. Hughes Nominated On First Ballot Charles E. Hughes of New York, was nominated on Tuesday by the Re publican State convention by an over whelming majority on the first ballot, to succeed himself as Governor of the State of New York. He received 827 votes out of a possible 1,009 as against 151 for James W. Wadsworth. Athletic Association. Emporium High School has formed an athletic association, with the follow ing officers: President, Prof. C. E. Plasterer; Vice President, Gordon Vogt, Secretory and Treasurer, Richard Kuehne. The Association starts with thirty members and expects soon to have a Gymp. Building of their own at Keystone Park. This new enterprise should be encouraged and every en couragement bestowed upon them. Help the boys. Narrow Escape. While coming across the railroad track in front of his hotel at Sizerville last Monday morning in his auto, Hon. F. D. Councilman had a very narrow escape. Not noticing the approach of the 8:30 train, which was running at a high rate of speed his machine was struck and completely demolished while Mr. Councilman escaped with out injury. For Sale. 1000 strawberry plants, pedigree stock, grown from R. M. Kellogg, Co., thoroughbred, for variety and price call on Herbert Day, at Tannery Of fice. 29-3t. Good Things for Customers. The Misses Ludlam have returned from the cities, where they pucliased the fall styles. Watch for their new "ad" in the PRESS which will be full of good things for their customers. The Pennsylvania State College con tinues to give free Correspondence Courses in Agriculture to all who are interested, and who are unable to at tend the college in person. Instruc- ; tion is given in thirty-two different subjects. Being supported by state | appropriation, no fee is required for | either enrollment or instruction. A circular describing these Courses and blank application for enrollment may be had by addressing the Superinten ! nent of Correspondence Courses at State College, Centre county, Pa. Jas. Roach, while coming from the fair grounds last evening fell through the railroad bridge and was. severely cut about the face. TERMS: $2.00 — $1.50 1N ADVANCE. THE WEATHER. FRIDAY Fair. SATURDAY Rain. SUNDAY Rail). ASSETS First National Bank, EMPORIUM, PA. At the close of business Sept. 16, 1908, $776,487.24 PUT IT OVER THE PLATE You've got SI.OO in your pocket right now aflp your salary coming the last of the month. The roan standing next to you has got that much in his pocket and S3OO In this bank. Suppose both I o! you were takeu sick to-morrow and were to a'ny sick lor a mouth or so. Maybe you could borrow from your friends, and maybe you wouldn't. Either "'ay. it would br » barrassing. But '* 3 can row from lih frit ■ < the bank account — a friend that never J'jr.ls aiu. is always Johnny < i he-spot. You', ill 00 will open abankac c ml. INTEREST PAID ON CERTIFICATES OF DEPOSIT. DR. LEON REX FELT, DENTIST. Rockwell Block, Emporium, Pa. DR. H. W. MITCHELL, DENTIST, (Successor to Dr. A. B. Mead.) Office over A. F. Vogt's Shoe Store, Emporium, Pa 12y DEATHS DOINGS FELT. The funeral of MRS. ALICE HORNER FELT, aged 61 years, (wife of our townsman, Mr. J. Pitt Felt, President of the Emporium Milling Company), took place last Thursday afternoon from the family residence, corner of Broad and Fifth streets. The attend ance of friends and relatives was very large, attesting the high esteem the de ceased was held. Beautiful floral of ferings received from Olean, N. Y., Madison, N. J., Johnstown, Pa., and other towns, including Emporium. The services were conducted by Rev. Q. Pitt Beers, supplying the Baptist charge at this place. His address is highly spoken of as an eloquent effort. It was right and proper that the Rev. gentleman should officiate, on account of the life long close friendship that ex isted between the deceased's family and the family of the Rev. gentleman —Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Beers. A quartet, composed of Mr. H. C. Olmsted, Misses Myrtle, Vera and Mr. Herbert Olmsted rendered several selefctions in a highly creditable man. ner—as they only can do so well. The following relatives and friends from out of town were in attendance: E. F. Fait and wife, Johnstown, Pa.; Mrs. S. S. Chapman, Smyrna, N. Mr. and Mrs. Sage, Mr. John Sloan. Olean, N. Y.; Mrs. Cbas. W. Shaffer, New York. We remembered the deceased, when we were a young man, in connection with other ladies appeared upon every occasion when voices were needed and her services could be depended upon at all times, whether for church, funeral, concerts, etc., regardless of sect. Our only regret is that our ab sence from home prevented are doing her that honor that she richly observ ed. We shall always remember her pleasantly as a young lady, and devot ed wife and mother. Her sweet char acter has left a monument for others to follow. We know she rests in peace & * * GARRET. Walter Garret, formerly a resident of Gardeau, this couny, but who has re. sided at Chicago for some years, died at Hot Springs, Ark., Tuesday, Sept. 8, where he had recently went in the hope that the change would benefit him in health. The cause of his death was tuberculosis. His remains were brought to this place on Monday afternoon and taken to the resi dence of his sister Mrs. Frank Phailon on East Allegany avenue. The funer al was held Tuesday afternoon at two o'clock, Rev. Shriner of the Free Meth odist church officiated. Deceased was 36 years of age, and is survived by a wife, one sister, Mrs. Frank Phailon of this place and one brother, Earl Garret of Chicago. DeWitt's Carbolized Witch Ilazcl Salve is the best thing to use lor piles, Sold by 11. C. Dudsou. Religious. Itev. J. D. Martin, D. D., ot Phila delphia will preach in the Methodist Episcopal church,next Sunday morning, at 10:30 o'clock and in the evening at 7:30 o'clock, Rev. T. S. Wilcox, I). D„ Dis trict Superintendent, will preach. For Sale. A sixteen inch water motor fan; used only six weeks; for sale cheap. Applv to Ed. BlinzJer,Emporium, Pa. 24-tf NO. 31.
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