THE CAMERON COUNTY PRESS.
ESTABLISHED BY C. B. GOULD, MARCH, 1866.
VOL. 43
John Robinson Coming.
A Big Menagerie.
The John Robinson Shows carry a
large amount of live stock. Horses
numbering 300 have to be cared for
every day. It takes tons of provender
to feed these horses and the menagerie.
The animals of the menagerie are
generally of the most interest,
The hardiest and longest lived and
most intelligent is said to be the ele
phant. Some of the largest of this
show are used to push the heavy
wagons and cages about the "lot"
when the show is setting up. One
morning an elephant became enraged
at his driver and wheeled quickly and
Btruck at the man with his trunk. The
beady eyes of the animal glistened as
he trumpeted his anger. The keeper
lashed the big brute with his whip and
subdued him without any damage
being done. Had the man been hit by
the blow it would have killed him.
When an elephant gets so bad that he
is dangerous the owners have the ani
mal killed, and a substitute takes his
place, although the killing of an ele
phant means a loss of several thousand
dollars.
The most delicate animal is the
giraffe. They take cold easily, and
often die of hasty consumption. Seals
are hardy, but they are difficult to
train. Probably the hardest animal to
train in the world is the African zebra.
They will not give up toman. They
will be killed before they will obey.
Sometimes hybrids are seen, and they
resemble the full blooded animal.
The Robinson Shows carry every
thing that can be found in a good-sized
city. With the aggregation is a black
smith, a barber, harnessmaker, two
painters, gilder, cooks, bakers, electric
ians, a minister, the show's own attor
ney and its two veterinary doctors, be
sides its own family phj-sicians.
Not many shows carry their own
electric light plant. This is a feature
of the Robinson Shows, and the big
tent is as light as day within. Line
men are employed to keep the plant in
running order.
No one who is not in touch with the
show can form any idea of the enorm
ity of it. It is a small city in itself,
constantly 011 the move, but with all
kinds of methodical provisions for its
running.
Two exhibits are given daily, rain or
shine, and in case of inclement
weather, waterproof tents insure ample
protection and comfort.
The big shows will be seen at Em
porium, Saturday, June 26.
Had to Pay Costs.
"A long time subscriber to this
paper, (Port Allegany Reporter), last
week, paid $23.56 subscription, ten dol
lar costs, and several dollars of other
expenses, because he had made up his
mind he could beat the editor out of
his just dues. He couldn't do it. We
have just a few more of these and we
are arrangirg to have some more fun.
It has become a too common under
standing that a subscription account is
different from a debt owed for grocer
ies or for meat, and can be turned off
with a laugh. We have collected a
dozen old dead heads since last spring
from fellows who gave us the hoarse
ha! ha! We like to do it.
The PRESS is compiling a similar list
and we shall push them to an issue.
A word to the wise should besufficient.
of June, the results being as follows:
Mr. Rowley Recovering.
Mr. Jos. W. Rowley, of Port Alle
gany, Pa., who recently met with an
auto accident near Austin, breaking
his right arm, is improving rapidly
and hopes soon to be able to re
turn to Emporium and resume his
position as manager of F. E. Rowley's
lumber yards. "Joe" has hosts of
friends here who will welcome him
back.
Attended Reunion.
Mr. and Mrs. I. H. Leggett, of Maple
Farm, on West Creek, accompanied by
their daughter, Mrs. J. T. Poyer and
her son Max, of Williamsport, attend
ed a reunion of the relatives of Mrs.
Leggett's family at Genessee, Potter
county, last week.
Emmanuel Church Services.
Jnne 27, Third Sunday after Trinity:
8 a. m., Holy Communion.
10:30 a. m., Morning Prayer and
Litany. Subject of the sermon: The
Story of the Deluge.
7:30 p. m., Evening Prayer and Ser
mon. Subject: The Things That
Pass Away and the Things that Abide.
For Sale.
Cabbage Plants, bv the thousand for
sl-60. Apply to H. &G. L. Day.
18-2t. j
Attention Children !
The children who will take part in
representing the Human U. S. Flag, at
the Celebration of July 4th, are re
quested to meet this week Friday, at
7:30 p. m., at the City Hall with the
band.
First Methodist Episcopal Church.
Next Sunday, June 27, at 10:30 a. m ,
infant baptism, followed with sermon
by Rev. Emony M. Stevens, District
Superintendant and former pastor of
this church. At 7:30 o'clock, Children's
Day exercises by the Sunday School.
Collection for christian association.
Forty-One New Members.
A service of unusual interest was
held in the First Methodist Episcopal
Church on last Sunday morning, when
the pastor, Rev."J. F. Anderson, assist
ed by the official members, received
forty-one probationers into full mem
ship—adults and young people. Still
others will be received later. An in
teresting feature of the service was
the presentation by the pastor's wife
of a white carnation to each new mem
ber, as a symbol of the pure life eaoh
one will try to live. This was probab
ly the largest ingathering at one time
in the history of this church. The day
will long be remembered.
Opera House Attractions.
Manager T. J. Butler of the opera
house, presented a big show the begin
ning of the week by entertaining the
public with three vaudeville acts, two
illustrated songs and two reels of
pictures, taking one and one-half hours
to finish the programme. Emporium
ites certainly can have 110 kick coming
when a performance of this kind and
length only costs ten cents. The at
tractions will continue—three full bills
—during the balance of week, in fact
during the entire summer months.
That Emporium is now furnished at
tractions fully as good as the larger
cities is certainly appreciated by the
public. The managers of both Thea
torium and opera house are certainly
doing it right and proper by their
I patrons.
| Hon. G. W. Huntley
Sustains Injury.
By I Phone to Press*.
Hon. G.W. Huntley, who is spending
the summer at his home at Driftwood
met with a painful injury last Tuesday
morning. While supervising some
work in one of his barns, he broke
through the floor, falling to the lower
floor, a distance of seven or eight feet.
Luckily no bones were broken, but his
great weight gave him a great shaking
up. Dr. V. K. Corbett was summoned
and hopes no serious results will fol
low. Miss Nellie, one of his daughters,
who was visiting M. P. Whiting and
family, at Ridgway, was wired for and
came home on afternoon train.
Second Anniversary.
Last Monday evening marked the
second anniversary of the opening of
the Theatoriuin. The managers of thi s
popular resort have given the public
the best moving pictures that could be
procured and certainly have been suc
cessful in securing the latest reels on
the market. Monday evening the hall
was crowded to its utmost capacity
with an appreciative audience who
were well entertained by two illustrat
ed songs', two reels of pictures and two
fine vaudeville acts. The management
presented each patron with a souvenir.
Managers Bair, Green and Blinzier are
to be congratulated upon arriving at
the second anniversary of the Thea
j torium and here's hoping this popular
amusement house will continue for
j years to come.
Seriously ill.
Mr. John E. Smith of Sterling Run,
I made his usual Wednesday visit to Em
: porium yesterday to attend the direc
! tors' meeting of First National Bank.
; He reports his mother, who is in her
I 85th year, in a critical condition. She
1 was taken with hemorrhage of the
• nose Tuesday night. Dr. H. S. Falk
: was called and drove to Sterling Run
i during the night. At the hour of go
| ing to press she is in a very weakened
j condition, her advanced age being
against her.
Cows for Sale.
Several good fresh milch cows for
; sale; also plenty of cabbage plants, 25c
i per 100; $1.50 perthousand. Apply at
! Climax Farm, Emporium, Pa.
I lfi-tf, S. M. VANWERT.
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Lost.
A screw diamond stud. Information
j which leads to its recovery will be
j satisfactorily rewarded and no ques
tions asked. Address, Box 904, Union
j City, Pa. 18-2t.
"Liberty and Union, One and Inseparable." — WEßSTEß.
EMPORIUM, PA., THURSDAY, JUNE 24, 1909.
READY FOR
THE EXECUTION
v
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Joe Pagano, Who Murdered John
Kibe, Nov. 26, 1908.
Next Tuesday, Joe Pagano, who
murdered John Kibe at the American
Hotel, Emporium, on the evening of
Nov. 26th, 1908, will pay the penalty of
his crime upon the gallows, the same
that was used for the execution of Ora
Odell. The same gallows in 1896
and now loaned by the county com
missioners of Potter county, was used (
in the first instance for the execution
of Chas. Brewster, Feb. 1896, for the
murder of his step father, Marshall
Striker, of Sweden Valley.
All is now in readiness for the final
act. Sheriff John W. Norris has sum- j
moned the following freemen to serve
as Sheriff's Jury upon the fata! day:
Stewart Nellis, Emporium.
Amos Ross, Gibson.
Jacob Kritner, Shippen.
Wm. Berry, Lumber.
Eliliu Chadwick, Shippen.
Joseph Kissell, Lumber.
Anson O. Swartwood, Emporium.
Wm. McDonald, Shippen.
Sylvester McDonough, Emporium. j
Henry J. Darrin, Lumber.
Byron Duell, Gibson.
Wm. Rankin, Gibson.
The prisoner came to this country !
five or six years ago and was employ- j
ed at the different powder plants, j
where he is said to have been a very |
faithful worker. The condemed man |
has a mother, who resides in Italy, j
During his inoarceration in Cameron |
county jail he has been in poor health, i
nervous and refused food; sleeping |
very little. After Governor Stuart
fixed the date of execution he seemed j
resigned to his fate.
This being the second execution in j
the history of Cameron county we j
hope it will be the last.
Numerous applications have been I
made upon Sheriff Norris "for tickets of 1
admission, to witness the terrible sceno I
and we have professionally witnessed j
one such horrible sight and dread an-1
other, yet we suppose, we shall be 011 j
hand this time, much as we dislike it I
The life is an editor is not all roses.
Improvements at Hickory.
Harry H. Smith, the son of Capt. !
and Mrs. Perry R. Smith, of this place, !
who bought the tannery at Hickory,
Forest county, some months ago, is '
making wonderful improvements in |
that village. The tannery has been re- j
modeled and made modern in every j
respect, and now the residences are j
being remodeled and repaired in fine |
shape. C. A. Newburg, the Ridgway I
contracting carpenter, is doing the ]
carpenter work, and S. W. Miles and ■
Nels A. Johnson, both of this place,
have the contract for doing the plas
tering. Mr. Johnson and Mr. Miles >
leave this afternoon on the 5:35 train
for Hickory to begin their contract. |
Aaron Segerstrom, of this place, will
also lay several thousand feet of water
line for the protection of the property
from fire. Mr. Smith is having a fine
residence built for himself and will !
move bis family from Ridgway to
Hickory in the near future, We are
sorry to lose, them, but wish them
i success in their new home. Harry has
secured a good education and then |
I served an apprenticeship at the tan- j
i ning business, hence we have 110 doubt
he will make a big success of the tan
ning business like his father did before
him—Ridgway Daily Record.
Mr. Smith resided in Emporium for
a time, being employed at the Elk Tan
nery at this place. His many friends
here will be pleased to read of his pros
| perous surroundings.
Just received a fresh invoice of
| Crackers and Cookies at C. B. Howard
& Co's.
Leg Crushed.
Our citizens were pained to learn of
the accident that befel Jay Shaffer, at
Ridgway, Tuesday afternoon. The
following from Ridgway Daly Record,
will give our readers the facts:
Jay Shaffer, the eldest son of A. H.
Shaffer, the Civil Engineer, had one
of his legs taken off this afternoon
about 2:30 o'clock by a P. &E. freight
train abont two miles east of Ridgway,
just opposite the swimming hole in
Elk Creek near the residence of
Charles Searfass.
Jay and a number of other boys had
been in swimming and had dressed
and started home. They had to cross
the railroad track and as the freight
train was standing on the track they
climbed across between the cars. Jay
unfortunately was still on the cars
when the train suddenly started,
throwing him down between the plat
forms of the cars under the wheels.
He fell just at the edge of the track
and almost escaped harm, but one of
his feet remained on the rail and was
soon crushed beneath the cruel wheels.
He was taken immediately to the
home of Charles Searfass aijd the
boys hastened to town for medical as
sistance. The ambulance did not go
out but Jay was brought to the hospi
tal in a private carriage, shortly after
3:30 o'clock.
Jay is 15 years old and was for sev
eral years employed as a carrier boy
on the Daily Record.
Fata! Accident
Near Hicks Run
On Sunday evening as Walter Barr
of Hicks Run was returning from
Mason Hill accompanied by his wife
and two small children, a part of the
harness gave way, crowding the horse
and causing it to run away, on the
steep hill road. Mr. Barr and little
son, William, a bright lad of three
years, were first thrown out. Some
distance farther down Mrs. Barr and
little daughter were thrown out and
the buggy upset. The father escaped
with some painful bruises, Mrs. Barr
with a sprained wrist and the little girl
unharmed. Friends soon came to
their aid all were hurried to Dr. Mur
ril's office, where all were made as
comfortable as possible. The little
boy died from his injuries early Tues
day morning.
"Down on the Old Farm."
Mr. James F. Wright and son Daw
son returned on Tuesday from visiting
relatives and friends at Frederick, Md.,
Marietta, York, Columbia and Lebanon.
At Frederick, Md., Mr. Wright visited
his mother, whom he had not seen in
seventeen years. Neither knew the
other for a moment and "Jim" ques
tioned the toll-gate man, saying, "is
that Mrs. Wright in that rig?" "Yes,"
replied the toll-man, "why?" "She is
my mother," replied Jim. The lady
heard the questions and asked, "My
son; which one!" Then there was re
joicing amid tears and joy. At home
—the old home—on the old farm.
"Good time—well, I guess." Cherry
pies—Oh! dear.
A Dandy Auto.
Last Saturday afternoon, Ex-Sheriff
King, M. M. Pomeroy, F. E. Dunbar,
accompanied by two friends, autoed
over from Port Allegany in Mr. Pome
roy's "Rambler," calling on friends.
While here, Mr. Pomeroy kindly in
vited ye editor to take a ride in his
easy-going hill climber. It went up
the steep Broad street hill as easy as
rolling offa log—without any seeming
effort. It is a dandy machine.
Betrothal Announced.
On Tuesday afternoon at an "at
home," given at the residence of Mr.
and Mrs. J. O. Brookbank, Driftwood,
the engagement of their daughter, Miss
Rachel to Mr. Earl B. Saunders, of
Portvile, N. Y., was announced, the
marriage to take place in October.
Both contracting parties are well and
favorably known in Emporium, Mr.
Saunders having been engaged in
business here.
Successful Operation.
J. Pitt Felt, of this place, recently re.
turned from his Florida plantation,
stopping at Philadelphia to enter a
hospital. Last Friday he passed
through a very serious operation, which
will keep him there for several weeks.
His sons, J. Paul and Dr. L. R., went
to Philadelphia last Saturday. L. R.,
returned yesterday but J. Paul will re
main with his father a few days. Hope
the patient may fully recover.
Teachers' Examinations.
Teacher's examinations will be held
at the High School at Emporium, next
Friday, June 25th, at 8 a. m.
MATTIE M. COLLINB, County Supt.
The Fourth at Emporium Will be
Observed on Fifth.
Emporium's Independence Day Cele
bration will, this year take place at
Keystone Park on Monday, July sth.
While there will not be a great display
there will be plenty of fun and a
genuine old-fash ion ed and sane cele
bration.
The committee in charge will make
every effort to please all who may come
Part of the programme has been
agreed upon, viz:
Prices to be given to the winners
of games on July sth:
Ladies Nail Driving Contest. Beauti
ful Jewelled Comb.
100 yard Dash, free for all. $3.00 in
cash.
Girls Race. Handsome Silk Parasol.
Boys Sack Race. §3.00 in cash.
Wheelbarrow Race. $3.00 in cash.
Potato Race. $3.00 in cash.
To the bride who will be married at
Keystone Park, handsome bed room
set and many valuable presents from j
the merchants of Emporium.
Those wishing to take part in tlie J
games and contest for the prizes will '
please hand in their names to the |
chairman of the committee, as soon as j
possibie. Any one can come in—its j
free for all.
R. KUEHNE, Chairman.
Almost a Fire.
About 6:30 Monday evening, Mr.
Mahlon Ramarge's little son discovered
a fire in E. J. Smith's grist mill, gave j
the alarm and was instrumental in sav- j
ing the plant. Some one had lighted |
some papers deposited in one of the i
windows. The fire was quickly extin- ;
guisbed, the only damage being the j
destruction of E. J's umbrella, so keep
your eyes on yours. A uag at our
shoulder says he "never saw Alton
Housler get such a speed on as he did
when he heard the mill was on fire."
A Big Surprise.
A new girl arrived at the home of
Chas. Hockley last Thursday evening
and gave grand-father, Hon. I. K.
Hoekley, a complete surprise. In fact !
he was entirely ignorant of the fact j
that he was three times a grand-dad, j
went to bed, got up early and (his wife
being away) secured a quick lunch and
went to his office. Judge his surprise
at noon when informed of the facts.
Although only weighing three pounds,
the little girl is alive and will live.
Herbert has not yet made up with his
new sister.
Across the Ocean in 1879.
We were permitted to examine a
pamphlet, on Monday, giving the
names of the saloon passengers on the
"City of Richmond" that sailed from
New York, June 7, 1879 for Liverpool.
We noticed in the list, Mr. Chas. B.
Howard and wife, then of Williams
port, ana Mr. Wm. H. Howard and
Josiah Howard, now residents of
Emporium. We also read the menu of
same boat and certainly they lived
well. We imagine we can hear Wil
order "some more of that...., please."
I. X. L. Ice Cream for July 4th.
To avoid disappointment leave your
order early for Fourth of July Ice
Cream. With a large additional line
of new packers just purchasd, I am
prepared to take care of all orders.
J. B. MEISEL,.
For Sale
One second hand Reaper; one second
hand mower; one platform scales; one
cultivator; a lot of log chains. The '
above will be sold cheap for cash.
WM. HACKENBERG, Emporium, Pa.
Cherries.
Cherries for sale, black, red, sweet
and sour, at 8, 10 and 12 cents per
quart. Apply to W. W. Weiinan, Box
408, Emporium, Pa. 18-tf.
TERMS: $2.00 —$1.5011* ADVANCE.
THE WEATHER.
FRIDAY, Showers.
SATURDAY, Fair.
SUNDAY, Fair.
ASSETS
First National Bank,
EMPORIUM, PA.
At the close of business, June 23, 1909.
$780,643.53.
EAHLY TRAINING,
in the practice of self denial: instructions as tc
the use and value of money; opportunities lor
' earning and savins money; ail these tend to Si
! and fasten the children in the ways of thrift r.nd
prosperity.
SI.OO Starts ari Account.
3o INTEREST I'Aii) ON SAVING ISOOK
o ACCOUNTS AM) CERTIFICATES OF
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. F. Vogt's Shoe Store,
Emporium, Pa- 12y
Social.
There will be an ice cream social at
the home of Mr. Charles Barr, on Nortb
Creek, Saturday evening, July 3, 190&,
for the benefit of the Rich Valley
pastor. COMMITTEE.
Heard From.
Smith Whitman writes tiie PRESS
from Castle Shannon, Pa., that he is
on the road, at lii.s old job, celling his
popular book, "The Pennsylvania
Lawyer." Mr. W., says he longs to re
turn to Cameron county.
Hurry! Hurry! lirides of Cam
eron County.
A tine bed room set, and many other
valuable presents from the merchant*!
of Emporium awaits the young couple.
s\ bo v.'iF. consent to be married at. Key
stone Park, Emporium, oil the after
noon of July •'sth Address, R. Kuehne,
Chairman Fourth of July Committee.
Free Methodist Church.
There will be no preaching service*
at the Free Methodist Church Sabbath,
June 27, or the following Sabbath, July
4th. Sabbath School as usual at 10 a.
m., followed by class meeting. The
pastor and a number of his people will
attend the annual ten days camp meet
ing of the Bradford district, which con
venies at Eidred, Pa , June 25 to July
4th.
Going West.
Miss Marion Rentz expects to leave
for the west on Monday, June 28th.
and will be the guest of her cousin.
Mrs. Hellar, at Wichita, Kansas. Miss
Grace Rentz, of Muncy, Pa., will arrive
at Emporium on Saturday and together
the young ladies will make the trip.
They expect to remain in the west un
til next October,when Mrs. Hellar wili
accompany them east. The PRESS
wishes them a safe journey and pleas
ant time.
Baptist Church.
JOHN L.BOO LIE, Pastor.
On Sunday evening the theme will
be "Branded or Known by Marks. At
7:30 in the evening, the auditoriair.
will be used by the Sunday School for
the purpose of presenting their Child
ren's day exercises. We extend a
cordial invitation to all our friends tc
be present at this service.
Regular Sunday School hour at 11:45
a. m., attendance last Sunday 104
The adult class wiil take a brief sur
vey of the Book of Gensis.
Strangers welcome to all services.
Always on the Look-out.
Mr. R. Kuehne the energetic, FourtL
street merchant, visited Buffalo on
Monday and secured some rare bar
gains for his trade. He is truly alive
to the fact that the early bird catches
the worm. He strives to give the best
to be purchased at the lowest possible
price for cash. Quick returns saves
the dimes. Read his attractive adver
tisement on Bth page.
First Presbyterian Church.
Paul J. Lux, Pastor.
Morning Worship and Sermon, 10:30.
Sunday School, 11:45.
Junior endeavor, 3 p. m.
Christian Endeavor, 6:30.
Evening Service, 7:30.
Mid-summer sermons, short, inter
esting and helpful. Come and worship
with us. A cordial invitation to all
Linoleum at 99c per yard is getting
scarce at C. B. Howard & Co's.
For Sale.
Two wide tire lumber wagons, one
set double harness, one good 1200
pound mare. Apply to
19-tf. D. C. HAYES.
NO. 19.