THE CAMERON COUNTY PRESS.
K STABLISIIRD BY C. B.GOULD, MARCH, 1866.
VOL. 43
BIG FIRE IN OUR
BUSINESS SECTION
A. MeDougall and J. H.
Day's Stores Damaged.
Last Saturday, about one o'clock
noon, flames were discovered issuing
from the second story of J. H. Day's
store, which soon spread to A. Mc-
Dougall's store and residence. Had it
been a windy day no doubt the flames
would have lapped up the Taggart
block and the new Theatorium block,
recently erected by Frank Shives. As
it was, the Shives block was damaged
several hundred dollars by smoke and
water and also the breaking of the sky
lights and destruction ot the windows
and frames on West side of building.
Hard work saved the business portion
of both Day's and McDougall's stores,
no damage being done to the goods
water being carefully "shot." Never
did our fire department work with bet
ter results, the water pressure being all
that could be desired. The damage
to the Day and McDougall stores are
estimated $1,500 ; Shives' §7OO, also in
sured.
It was a very fortunate fire. Had it
occurred at night we should have
another story to tell.
The Emporium Furnace.
Andrew Brady went to New York
city last night on business of impor
tance. Mr. Brady has operated the
furnace at this place for ten years,
coming here April Ist, 1899, and giv
en employment Bteady all these years
to hundreds of men, at the same time
paying the Pennsylvania R. R. Co.,
hundreds of thousands of dollars for
freight charges. Despite the panic, he
has continued to operate his plant
every day and night and we hope,
with all our citizens, that he may con
tinue to secure the encouragement
and support that will warrant the con
tinuance of this important industry,
which means so much to Emporium,
as well as Cameron county. We say
Cameron county, for we firmly be
lieve that within a few months Mr.
Brady's grit will be the means of open
ing a great trade in our coal, coke and
iron products, that will add greatly
to the upbuilding of Emporium and
the entire county. Pull, don't buck,
for our beautiful mountain city, and
croakers keep quiet. If you can't
speak a good word for your town move
on and let some other person take
your place.
Republican State Convention.
The Republican state convention of
Pennsylvania will be held at Harris
burg, June 16th. The representation
is based upon the vote polled at the
last Presidential election. Cameron
county is entitled to one delegate. The
Uniform Primary elections will be held
at the regular places of holding elec
tions, on Saturday, June sth, 1909,
each party to nominate candidates (as
per proclamation published in another
column).
Italians Robbed.
The Italian laborers quarters at
Round Island were robbed Tuesday
about 12:10 o'clock, a.,m., the robber
securing a supply of new clothing, a
revolver and a supply of cartridges.
He was seen west of Wistar tower
about four o'clock in the morning by
the trackwalker at Round Island but
he has not yet been captured.
Excitement at Grove,
There was quite an excitement at
Grove Sunday by the report that Miss
Maggie Donahy, daughter of track
walker William Donahy was dying.
She was taken with a sinking spell_
which was supposed to be heart failure
but Dr. Corbet being summoned soon
restored her to consciousness and at
this writing she is out of immediate
danger.
Handy as a Pocket in a Shirt.
If you are the owner of a baby car
riage and have trouble to keep the tire
on the wheels goto Laßar's Furniture
store and purchase one of those handy
devices for retiring the wheels.
Bake Sale.
Miss Lena Evens' Sunday School
Class of M. E. Church will hold a bako
sale, next Saturday, April 24th, in
Parsons' bazaar. Sale begins at nine
o'clock, a. m.
Do you wish good Rag Carpet at 34c
Ingrain 23c,. and Stair 19c per yard.
But little left at C. B. Howard <Si Co's.
Quaker Wheat Berries for 6c a pack
age at C. B. Howard & Co's
Pillsbury's Best Sterilized Cereal, 10c
package at C. B. Howard & Co's.
An Interesting Letter.
Below is a copy of a very interesting
! letter written to Mr. Wm. Hackenberg
j by Mr. W. S. Walker.
PIIOENIX, ARIZONA, APRIL 30, 1909.
MR. WM. HACKENBERQ,
Emporium, Pa.
DEAR FATHER:—
Perhaps it might interest you to
know something about the Salt River
Valley of Arizona, or the valloy that
we are living in for the present. I am
sending you by this mail, under sepa
rate cover, a small book describing its
opportunities. Not very many years
ago this country was nothing but a
large area of waste desert land, but by
irrigation it has become one of the
most fertile valleys of the west. They
do not have to depend on only a few
months during the year to raise crops,
but they grow 3(55 days in the year.
Take alfalfa for instance, they harvest
from four to six crops every year, j
usually leaving the winter crop for the !
cattle to eat off. If properly watered
alfalfa fields do not have to be plowed
and seeded in say about every 2 li years.
One man told me he sold $7,000 worth
of alfalfa last year from 140 acres, be
sides saving enough for his stock. It
brings about the same as timothy in
the east. They raise everything that
can be raised iu a semi-tropical coun
try.
We have looked over the country
around here for a radius of about 12
miles, and know it pretty thoroughly,
and like it very much. In fact it is so
nice here the family do not seem to
care whether they go back to Penna.,
or not; as for myself I am quite con
tented, but loafing is getting rather
tiresome for me, as I never acquired
the habit very much. If I had no in
terest back in Penna., I believe I could
content myself very well.
This country would suit Weber, as
he likes farming. Not only do the
crops grow 365 days a year, but the
eattle as well; steers six months old
are as largo as yearlings in the east.
It is certainly a wonderful country and
the climate is fine.
We have had very few days since we
have been here that we could not sit
out in the yard or on the porch.
About a week ago wo spent a day at
the Ostrich Farm, located about 12
miles from here, in fact wo made it a
picnic with some friends. It certainly
is a great business and a money maker.
They have about 2,000 birds—expect
about 1,000 chicks before long as they
have 1,400 eggs in the incubators. N The
manager presented us with an egg for
our breakfast, and it was more than
we could eat, they are equal to 24 hens
eggs; the shell is about inch thick. I
drove a nail into each end of the egg
and blowed the meat out and preserved
the shell to take home with us. We
had all the scrambled eggs we could
eat that day. Wo are all well and
Leon is gaining right along; he now
weighs 135 pounds, one pound more
than he ever weighed—a gain of 12
pounds since we arrived.
We will probably leave here in about
five weeks, spending about three weeks
to make the trip, arriving home about
the first week in June.
I presume you know this city is the
capitol of this Territory. The capitol
building, a picture of which you will
find in the book lam mailing you, is
quite a nice building and the grounds
are beautiful We have been out to the
grounds several times, it is just a nice
walk from our place.
The Governor and Secretary of the
Territory are appointed by the Presi
dent and the other state offices are
elective, with the exception of a few
minor ones, that are appointed by the
Governor. The Legislative bodies
consist of 24 members of the Legisla
ture and 12 members of the Council.
The Legislature compares of course
with our Legislature, and the higher
body or council with our State Senate.
I will tire you if Ido not stop pretty
soon, so I will close with love to you
all, from all.
Your Son,
W. S. WALKER.
Plant is Too Small.
It makes a Ridgway man feel pretty
j cheap to ride through Emporium on
j the train at night and seo the beautiful
| electric lights shining through that lit
| tie town, while the capital city of Elk
| county is only lighted by to the iight
j ning-bug gas lamps *hat we have in
j the place of something efficient and
j commendable. We need electric lights,
that is sure ; the only thing to settle is
| how to get them at an expense wo can
; afford.—Ridgway Daily Record.
Yes, friend, our electric lights are all
| right as far as they go. However, our
; plant is too light and should be doubl
! Ed to fill the bill.
i Cedar Shingles $4.50 per thousand at
I C. B. Howard & Co's.
"Liberty and Union, One and Inseparable." — WEßSTEß.
EMPORIUM, PA., THURSDAY, APRIL 22, 1909.
! PENN VITRIFIED
BRICK WORKS
Resumed Operations .on
Monday.
WILL EMPLOY 100 MEN.
The Penn Vitrified Brick plant re
sumed active operations on Monday,
with bright prospects for the season.
Sixty men are now employed but Mr.
Walker informs the PRESS that inside
of three weeks he hopes to employ one
hundred men. This is good news to
our neighbors and we hope this popu
lar brick, rapidly forging to the front
as the best paving brick on the market,
will bo compelled to make their work
ing forces many hundreds. Let every
citizen of this county root for the Penn
Vitrified Brick Company.
Pleasant Surprise Party.
Jacob Huffman and wife, West Fifth
street, were very agreeably surprised
last Saturday evening by forty-nine of
their neighbors and friends, the occa
sion being the 60th anniversary of Mr.
Huffman's birth. Was he surprised?
Well, I guess. You should have seen
his eyes when he opened his frontdoor
and in walked the string, taking full
possession of the house. After an
evening of games, many pleasantries
and a bountiful repast, all hied to their
homes, happier for the evening's social
time. Those present were:
Herbert Day and wife, Geo. L. Day
and wife, J. B. Loucksand wife, Charles
Clark and wife, Fred Moore and wife,
Daniel Downey and wife, R. R. Mc-
Quay and wife, Robert Faucett and
wife, W. S. Lingle and wife, A. J.
Turley and wife, Robert Clark and
wife, John Summerson and wife, John
Robinson and wife, Michael Pye and
wife, Walter Morrison and wife, Fred
Dinniny and wife, Michael Leary and
wife, Harvey Welch and wife, James 1
Jordan and wife, E. H. Gregory and
wife, D. W. Ensign and wife, Geo. H.
j Hoffman and wife, Thomas Craven,
| Mrs. Craven, Mrs. James Haley, Mrs.
J. R. Hamilton, Mrs. A. Dalphy.
Mr. and Mrs. Huffman have resided
here for many years and are among
our respected citizens, Mr. Huffman
having for years been in charge of the
delivery department of C. B. Howard
& Co's store. He is always jolly and an
industrious, good citizen. In addition
to his strict attention to business he is
energetically connected with the Mac
cabees, having served in all the prin
cipal chairs. "Jake" Huffman is all
right.
Sophomore's Reception.
The Sophomore Class of the Em
porium High School gave a very ela
borate reception to the Classes of 1909
and 1910 at the Reading Room last Fri
day evening. The rooms were beauti
fully decorated in class eolors. Two
contests and cards were the chief pas
times of the evening. Miss Jean Mc-
Narney and Miss Mildred McQuay
were successful in capturing first prizes
in the contests. After the prizes were
awarded dainty refreshments were
served, when dancing was indulged in,
with Miss Christy Mac Donald presid
ing at the piano. The officers of this
popular class are President, Miss Nina
Hertig; Vice-President, Gordon Vogt;
Secretary, Miss Margaret Dodson;
Treasurer, Miss Julia Bair. Mrs. Fred
Seger assisted the class as a patroness.
A Three Months Trip.
The Misses Thressa, Helen and
Frances Blumle, accompanied by Miss
Regina Severin, of St. Marys, departed
for New York City yesterday and will
on Saturday set sail for Europe, where
they will spend three months visiting
relatives and taking in tne sights of the
I old world. The PRESS joins with their
; many friends in wishing them a bon
| voyage- Miss Mary Blumle, who has
i just returned from Williamsport, has
taken Miss Thressa's place in the office
i of the Emporium Powder Company,
while Miss Ryan, of Williamsport, is
assisting in the Stephens Hardware
j Store during the absence of Miss
j Frances Blumle.
Chemical Engine Tested.
Last Tuesday evening the Mountain
eer Hose Co., brought out their chemi
j cal engine and gave the public a speci
men of what it can do. The machine
weighs one thousand pounds and threw
| an inch stream far above the Keystone
| brick block. The boys havo made a
good investment, we believe—one that
i will result to the benefit of those who
j may suffer from loss by fire.
Full line at matting at reduced prices
at C. B. Howard & Co's.
DEATH'S DOINGS.
HtRSCH.
! THEODORE HIRSCH died at the home
of biß sister, Mrs. David Weil, at Buf
; falo, on Saturday, April 17th, from the
! effects of typhoid pneumonia of only
! one week's duration. Deceased was
born at Emporium, Oct. 1, 1876, and
was in his 33rd year. Mr. Hirsch was
in the employ of the B. R. & P. R. R.
Co., at Pittsburg, in the freight offices,
and had gone to Buffalo to visit his
sister and assist her to move into her
new home when he was stricken with
the disease that caused his death. The
funeral was conducted at the home of
his brother R. H. Hirsch and wife, on
Maple street, last Tuesday afternoon,
Rev. J. M. Robertson, rector or the
Emmanuel Episcopal Church, offi
ciated. The casket bearers were
Messrs. Jasper Harris, James Morrisey,
Fred A. Johnson, Charles Hockley,
John Waddiugton and Emmit Tulis.
The einging was furnished by a quar
tette composed by Messrs. H. C. Olm
sted, C. H. Felt, I. K. Hockley, and
Geo. A. Walker. Deceased is survived
by two sisters and two brothers. Those
from out of town who attended the
funeral were Mr. and Mrs. (sister) H.
8. Ness and daughters, Miss Hattie
Ness and Mrs. Bmma Johnston, of
Bellevue, Pa , and Mr and Mrs. David
Weil, of Buffalo, and Mrs. J. H. Swain,
of Olean. The many flowers that wero
sent showed the high esteem in which
the deceased was held. The freight
handlers of Pittsburg sent a beautiful
design. The bereaved brothers and
sisters have the sympathy of the PRESS
and a large circle of friends.
We have known deceased all of his
life and always found him an upright,
gentlemanly and industrious young
man. He was the third son of our re
spected citizens, Mr. and Mrs. I. A.
Hirsch, who were highly respected
neighbors.
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, CRANDELL.
The funeral of Miss Elsie Crandell,
youngest daughter of Bank Teller
Chas. E. Crandell and wife, in her 7th
year, (a lengthy account of which ap
peared in our last issue) took place
from the family residence, West Fifth
street, last Saturday afternoon at 2:30
o'clock, and was largely attended by
the friends of the family, all of whom
deeply sympathize with them. Revs.
Bogue of the Baptist Church, and Lux,
of the Presbyterian Church officiated.
The floral offerings were very numer
ous and beautiful—many being sent by
friends of other towns and great
quantities from the girl friends of de
ceased, scores of the latter calling to
view the remains. At the clos6 of the
services at the home the Flower Girls,
Misses Minnie Baurgelt, Elsie Kuehne,
Ethel Turley and Helen Smutz, pre
ceeded the precious remains of the be
loved one, bourne by the following
young lady casket bearers: Misses
Ruth Jackson, Nancy Turley, Olive
Ellis, Mary McGrain, Florence Lingle
and Clara Lathrop. '1 he following re
latives from out of town attended the
funeral: D. E. Crandell and wife,
(grand-parents) and Mrs. L. B. Cran
dell, (sister) and daughter Sarah, Wil
liamaport; Mrs. Harry Mack, (aunt)
Philadelphia.
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BARBER.
Mrs. Amos Barber died Tuesday
evening, April 13, at 6 o'clock, of
chronic Bright's disease, aged 75 years
and 13 days. Although ailing for the
past eighteen months, the end came
suddenly.
Mrs. Ann Elizabeth (Louden) Barber
was born in Delaware county, New
York, on March 31, 1834, and was
married to Amos Barber in 1852. To
this union four children were born,
three of whom preceded her to the
grave. She has lived in this vicinity
over fifty years and was highly honor
ed and respected by all who knew her
for her many excellent qualities. In
early girlhood she united with the
Methodist Episcopal church and ever
lived a consistent Christian life.
Mrs. Barber is survived by a hus
band, one daughter, Mrs. James M.
Beale and two grand-children, Dr. B.
A. Beale of this place, and Mrs. Eva
Williams, of Austin, all of whom have
the sincere sympathy of a large circle
of friends in their sad bereavement.
The funeral will take place this
(Thursday) afternoon at 1:30 o'clock
form the home of Mr. and Mrs. Beale,
and the services will be conducted by
Rev. J. F. Anderson of Emporium.
Interment in Oak Hill cemetery.—
Driftwood Gazette, April 15, 1909.
MUNRO.
The funeral of MRS MAE (GERMOND)
MU.NKO, aged 28 years, wife of Mr.
John W. Munro, an engineer on the
W. N. Y. & P. R. R., an announce
ment of whose death we made in
our last issue, was held from the resi
dence of Mrs. M. L. Germond, her
mother, near Climax Works, last Sun
day afteftioon at 3:30 o'clock. In ad
dition to the bereaved husband, de
ceased leaves four children—the young
est eight weeks old and the eldest nine
years—to mourn her untimely death.
Mrs. Munro was afflicted with con
sumption and has been in poor health
for months, ig fact has been in poor
health during most of her ten years of
married life. The floral offerings were
very beautiful, especially the piece
from the engineers of W. N. Y. & P. R.
R. The motherless children, as well as
the afflicted husbaud, mother and sis
ters, have our most profound sym
pathy.
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WILLIAMS.
Mrs. Sarah Williams, aged 72, mother
of Mrs. W. Robinson, of West Fifth
Street, died on Firday last, after a long
and painfull illness, suffering with can
cer of the stomach. Deceased came
here about eight months ago and made
her home with her daughter. The fu
neral. Sunday afternoon was largely
attended and in charge of Rev.
of Williamsport, who succeeded his
father, pastor of deceased lady, who
wasia devout member of the A. M. E.
Church of Williamsport. Out of re
spect to Mr. and Mrs. Robinson many
of our citizens attended the funeral.
While we have many excellent colored
people here, honest and industrious,
none are more so than this excellent
family.
BLISS.
GILLIS BLISS, aged 76, passed to
the great beyond last Thursday morn
ing. His funeral took place Sunday
afternoon from his residence on West
Creek and was conducted by Rev. F.B.
Schriner, pastor of the Free Methodist
Church, of which the deceased was a
consistent member. Gillln Blisf wo<«
an honorable, God-fearing Christian
gentleman and leaves a name ot which
all might be proud to bear.
Changes in Divisions of P. R. R.
Rumored.
Says the Dußois Courier: "It is
rumored in railroad circles that as
early as the first of next month a
change of great importance will be
made on tlio 'Pennsylvania 11. R., to
this section of the state. The rumor
says that the Allegheny division of
the road will be absorbed by the Erie
and Conemaugh divisions, the former
taking the Low Grade, while the River
Division will goto tho Conemaugh,
in such case, the rumor states, the
present officials of the Allegheny
Division will be transferred to posi
tions on the other division."
Fatal Accident.
Harry G. Boas, aged 40, in the em
ploy of Emporium Powder Company,
was almost instantally killed while
working over the gun cotton wringer,
last Friday morning, at 10:30 o'clock.
The machine exploded, a piece of the
iron frame striking him in the stom
ach, causing almost instant death. His
remains were taken to B. Egan's under
taking rooms and prepared for burial.
Deceased came here from State Col
lege, Pa., and resided on West Creek-
The funeral took place on Monday
morning, at nine o'clock, from the late
home of deceased, Rev. J. L. Bogue,
pastor of the First Baptist Church offi
ciating. The officers of Emporium
Powder Company attended the funeral,
while the casket bearers were co-work
ers in the works. The deceased was a
stanger to us and therefore cannot say
anything relative to his life. His
father, one brother, one sister and a
daughter, from State College attended
the funeral.
Giant Locomotives Destroyed.
On the afternoon of July 4 two en
gines going at the rate of a mile a min
ute came into collision at Brighton
Beach in the presence of over 50,000
people that had assembled in the race
track enclosure to witness this novel
celebration of the "Fourth."
There was such a terrific crash that
the earth trembled and one hundred
and sixty tons of steel and iron were
hurled through space and it was all
over. But while it did last it was the
most impressive sight that human eyes
ever gazed at.
Six moving pictures whirred away
and fine pictures were taken and secur
ed by Edwin J. Iladley and will be
shown in the Court House, on Thurs
day, April 22nd. Secure seats early at
H. S. Lloyd's.
The last killing frost for ten years
back took place on April 11th.
TERMS: $2.00— 51.501N ADVANCE.
THE WEATHER.
FRIDAY, Fair.
SATURDAY, Fair.
SUNDAY, Showers.
ASSETS
First National Bank,
EMPORIUM, PA.
At the close of business, April 21,1909.
$808,643.88.
SEED TIME.
Money putin thin Bank is like seed which fall
on good ground and yeilds fruit, and brings forth
some thirty, some sixty and some an hundred
fold.
SI.OO Starts an Account.
30 INTEREST PAID ON SAVING BOOK
o ACCOUNTS AND 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
FOR SALE—Carriage, Top Surrey,
new; and 12 ft Extension Table.
2t MRS. J. A. JOHNSTON.
Emporium Summer Normal
School •
May 10th to June 18th, 1909. For
imformation, address,
C. E. PLASTERER, Principal.
BOARDING WANTED.
Boarding places desired for students,
address as above.
First Presbyterian Church.
Paul J. Lux, Pastor.
Services next Sunday as follows r
Morning Service at 10:30 o'clock, Ser
mon, "Why I Believe in the Bible;"
Sunday School, 11:45; Christian En
deavor, 6:30 p. m.; Evening Service,
7:30, Second Sermon on Home Life,
Subject, "Home, Sweet Home.' A
cordial welcome is extended to all to
worship with us.
Attending the Presbytery.
The liev. Paul J. Lux, departed tor
Mt. Carmel, Pa., last Monday morning
to attend the meeting of the Northum
berland Presbytery. Rev Lux will
visit his (laughters before returnidg,
who are being educated at the Faulke
and Long Institute at Langhorne, Pa.,
near Philadelphia. Mr. Lux will re
turn to this place on Saturday and will
preach as usual next Sunday.
Moving Pictures and Vaudeville.
Thursday, Friday and Saturday eve
nings there will be an attraction at the
Opera House far in advance of any
thing produced here in a long time.
In addition to moving pictures there
will be a vaudeville entertainment com
posed of Chas. Proctor, of Bufialo, for
merly a member of the Buckeye State
Quartette. The price of admission will
be only ten cents to all parts of the
house.
An Expert Fisherman.
Mr. J. M. Olsen, of Madera, came in
to Cameron on Tuesday, with the fin
est basket of trout caught on the
streams adjoining that place, catching
the limit within four hours. Being an:
old-time salt water gentleman and fish
erman it seemed as though the big fish
all waited for his bait—at least he
caught them. He took home with him
a nice mess, to Clearfield county to
show what can be done when you know
how. He had several 21 inches long
and three that measured 17 inches
strong. He claims he could have done
better had there not been a limit made
by law and the water had not been so
high. Where are such expert fisher
men as Frank Hoag and J. A. Dice ?
Let us hear from you.
Will Return to Emporium.
Dr. E. O. Bardwell, of Buffalo, came
to Emporium on Tuesday to visit re
latives and friends. While here he met
many of his old friends and patrons
and finally decided to return to Em
porium, where he passed so many
years. He will open his office here be
tween now and May Ist. Dr. Bardwell,
since the death of his wife, feels that
he cannot be contented to reside any
other place out Emporium. His old
patrons and friends as well as the
medical fraternity, will be glad to wel
come his return.
May Carnival.
Tickets are now on sale for the May Carnival
which will be held on Wednesday, May 12th.
for the benefit of Mr. and Mrs. Tlios. TroMer.
Generous Emporium ought to respond and a d
this worthy old couple. Representatives wll
call at your homes in the near future and oiler
the tickets for sale. This Carnival is planned
for Mr. and Mrs. Trotter and all receipts will be
used for them. Mrs. Trotter is badly in need
of a new invalid chair. Everybody come and
bring your friends to help make this Carnival a
great success.
NO. 10.