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VOL. 43
Golden Wedding Celebration.
One of the most unique and at the
name time impressive weddings that
the county has ever witnessed was
celebrated by Peter F. and Marcelia
Hope at their home in Btowell, Wyom-
Pa., on Thursday, Sept. 3,
What makes the wedding remark
able is the fact that an unusually large
family of fourteen children, being
equally divided, seven boys and seven
girls, all living and well, were on hand
to help them celebrate.
The little Catholic church at Stowell,
beautifully decorated, was tilled with
friends and relatives to witness the
ceremonies. Rev. J. J. O'Donald, with
a specially engaged choir from Pitts
ton, sang a high mass, during the cele
bration, of which the contracting
parties went through with (being re
married as it were) the beautiful cere
mony connected with a marriage in
the Catholic church.
One of the most remarkable things
in connection with this wedding is the
fact that all of the fourteen children,
although scattered far and wide, have
retained the faith of their parents and
assembled with them around the little
altar to give thanks to God and to re
ceive with them the sacrament of the
church in the form of holy communion.
After the church ceremony the
friends of the parties assembled at the
borne of the parties where the real
festivities of the occasion began. All
day long congratulations were receiv
ed mail,telephone by and telegraph and
from people who drove for miles. The
immediate family consists of fourteen
children and forty-five grand children
and not only filled the house but most
of the surrounding yard. After the
wedding dinner the picnic grounds be
longing to the congregation of St.
Anthony's Catholic church wore en
gaged and thrown open with an in
vitation to the public in general.
Hundreds enjoyed this part of the pro
gram, dancing to the music of Pralev's
orchestra, and eating and drinking un
til the small hours of the morning.
Special mention should be made of
the fact that to the Rev. J. J. O'Don
ald is due a great deal of credit for the
success of the affair. He not only
preached and appropriate sermon
after the mass, but he partook of the
dinner, after which he delivered a neat
little speech calling the attention of
the friends and the whole world in gen
eral to the fact that a large family is no
burden, financially, pysically or moral
when received in a proper "spirit and
sanctioned by the grace of God.
Most of this numerous family live in
the near neighborhood of their par
ents: The girls are Lizzie Corcoran, of
Stowell; Anna Schultz, of Wilkesßarre;
Mary Malloy, of Stowell; Susan
Murray, of New York; Catherine Bag
gott and Margarite Brown, of Sugar
Run, and Madge Hope at home. The
sons are Chrisopher, of Mildred; Ber
nard of New York; Edward and Fran
cis, of Wilkes Barre; Bart, of Lovelton;
Charles and George at home.
As the celebrants are very well off so
far as the world's goods are concrned,
they made a special request that no
presents should be sent; so if they re
ceived any they hid them away as
none were visible to the writer.
Peter P. Hope, one of the subjects of
this sketch, was born in the village of
Longwood, County of Meath, Ireland,
on April 30th, 1830, thus making him
79 years of age. Landing in New York
in 1853 he went directly to the place
where he now resides and with the ex
ception of a few years spent in Cali
fornia has lived there ever since. He
tells me that he has chopped from the
primitive forest and cleared up at least
20 acres of land for each and every child
he has raised, making a total of 280
acres or a greater part of the beautiful
and spacious farm where he now re
sides.
Peter P. is the name familiarly ap
plied to this man of the numerous
family and by the name he has been
well and fovorably known, from one
end of the county to the other. Not
being inclined for politics, he has re
fused the nomination for every office
within the gift of his party.
Mrs. Hope was born, raised and mar
ried in North Branch township where
she has spent her whole life with only
the cares and worries attending the
birth and raising of such a large
family. She was married in the little
log cabin of her parents by the Rev.
Father Anthony Felix, an Italian
priest, who journeyed from Wilkes
Barre on horse baok to perform this
marriage, and to attend to the spirit
ual welfare of the handful of Catholic
people who were the pioneers in a vast
wilderness of what is now one of the
most beautiful farming localities in the
county.—Tunkhannock, Pa., Demo- !
crat.
Mrs. D.C. Hayes, nee Elezabeth Riley ;
one of Emporium's highly respected j
ladies, attended the golden wedding,
being a sister of the "bride."
Saw the President.
Henry Jaeger recently returned from j
an extended visit to his son Fred, at
Montrose, Col., and saw President j
Taft at both Denver and Montrose.
He is delighted over his trip.
Winter Goods.
Having over stocked myself with
blankets, robes, etc., I will close out
the same at COST. Large assortment.
All sales strictly cash.
HENRY JAEGER,
Harness Shop, Emporinm, Pa. j
ai-4t.
WANTED At once, a dining room :
girl at City Hotel.
Read the book of Miss Petticoats
then see the play. Coming to the Em- I
porium opera house soon.
Donation.
A donation is planned in the inter
est of Mr. and Mrs. Orrin Easterbrook,
who live in the west end of Emporium,
for Friday afternoon and evening of
this week, (Oct.Sth) As many persons
are aware, Mr. Easterbrook has been
an invalid for several years, and there
is practically no income. Contribu
tions in the way of cash for rent and
gas, groceries, canned goods, fiour,
butter, lard, potatoes, fruits, etc., sent
to this worthy family will be greatly
appreciated by them. Send direct to
their home, or, if more convenient, to
Mrs. Downey, corner Fifth and Vine
streets, or placed in the class room of
the Methodist Episcopal church.
Grocers, no doubt, will be glad to de
liver any purcchases made at their
stores for such purpose. No persons
will be asked especially but all will
have the opportunity of helping a little
in making this family a little more
comfortable for the winter. Through
the kindness of the PRESS this notice
will reach all persons and the move
ment made general. Remember the
date.
(Signed,) J. F. ANDERSON,
Pastor First Methodist Episcopal
Church.
Murderers Captured.
From the Manilla Times, P. 1., we
copy an account of the capture of two
murderers by Lieut McNarney, broth
er of District Attorney McNarney of
this place:
MALABANU; June 19—One of the
best pieces of work recently accom
plished from this post was the arrest
by Lieutenant McNarney of the 6th U.
S. Cavalry of Pokattoaand Manumoya.
These two Moros were responsible for
the death of Itoadmaster Smith, who
was killed about a year ago by a band
of Moros who surrounded his house,
and it is believed he was shot mortally
before he could utilize his own fire
arms. Lieutenant McNarney was en
gaged in making a topographical sur
vey of the region surrounding Camp
Vicars and, while rowing in a vinta
along the lake shore, which he was
sketching, one of his pany shot at a
hawk. This frightened Pokattoa, who
was evidently in a small dug out, for
he suddenly shot out of a small cove
into the lake This man was the
brother of Smith's wife and had been
living for the past year or since the
murder, in caves and trees, being an
outlaw who was being sought by the
civil, military and native authorities.
By a simple but effective piece of
strategy he was induced to get into the
vinta occupied by the serveyiug party,
and being recognized by Datu, was
siezed and brought in. Through in
formation given by him his brother-in
law was secured the same night, and
both are now awaiting trial at Marahui
Benefit Supper.
A supper will be served in the Read
ing Room, Tuesday evening, October
12th, at five o'clock, until all are serv
ed. This will be a warm supper and
only cost the small sum of 25 cents.
The proceeds will be for the benefit of
Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Trotter. Icecream
will be served extra. Tickets will be
on sale at the door and it is hoped that
a goodly numher of Emporium people
will be present to assist this worthy
old couple. Any one wishing to donate
supplies for the supper can do so and
please notify Mrs. Bennett Leutze, who
has charge of the arrangments, assist
ed by other ladies. The very feeble
condition of this aged couple should
enlist the sympathy of all.
Moved to Canada.
Mr. O. B. Barnes and family have
moved to Amherstburg, Ont., where
Mr. Barnes fills a prominent position
ofSupt. of a dynamite plant, owned
by Dunbar & Sullivan Dredging Co., j
who are digging a channel seven miles j
long, in Mioh. While they are in Can- |
ada, it is only a short distance from j
Detroit. Their many Emporium i
friends wish them well in their new j
home.
The Mighty Bear Hunter.
Allen Russell, of Shippen, is the I
champion bear hunter of this county, ■
without a doubt. He started in the I
first 'bear day" and brought his bear- I
ship to Emporium selling the same to j
John T. Howard. Last Saturday he
delivered another in town. We en- j
joyed a nice bear steak, presented us j
by Mr. Howard, and we found it delic- !
ious, the best ever. We never really ]
cared for bear meat until eating this,
but honestly, it was fine.
Renovo Commercial College.
Bookkeeping. Shorthand, Typewrit
ing, Penmanship, Commercial Law,
Correspondence. Write for full infor- j
mation. E. E. Aber, Principal, 826
Huron Ave., Renovo, Pa. 33-2t.
EMPORIUM, PA.. THURSDAY. OCTOBER 7, 1909.
First Methodist Episcopal Church.
At the special services to be held in
this church next Sunday the Rev.
, George M. Hoke, of Sbamokin, Pa.,
j will preach both morning and evening.
. Mr. Hoke is a speaker of more than
j ordinary ability. Do not fail to hear
J him.
Attended Dance.
Emporium was well represented at a
dauce given at St. Marys lost Monday
evening, by the following young ladies
Misses Lena Coyle, Jean Calmes,
Dorothy Nelson, Mary Ryan, Agnes
and Mary Blumle and their guest, Miss
Elizabeth Yahn, of Olean. They re
port a most enjoyable evening.
At New York City.
Mr. and Mrs. Harry S. Lloyd depart
ed for New York City last Sunday, tak
ing their annual vacation and at the
same time purchasing goods for the
holiday trade. Miss Minnie Baurgelt,
assisted by Miss Bessie McQuay, is
looking after the business during their
absence. Harry Darby also assists,
after his working hours.
Free Book.
A compact little volume that fits the
veet pocket, giving precise and Bimple
directions for the treatment and care
of the sick, with a separate Specific for
each and every disease will be mailed
free, postage paid, on request. Ad
dress Humphrey's Homeopathic Medi
cine Company, 156 William street,
New York.
Williamsport Commercial College
Young man; young woman, you will
take but one course in bookkeeping,
shorthand and typewriting. Select
the best school you can get; the one
that will give you a good course and
help you to get a position. A business
education pays. Write for catalogue.
Students may enter any time.
F. F. HEALEY, Proprietor.
Supervisor's Train.
The section supervisors, of the Penn
sylvania R. R., on the divisions be
tween Erie and Renovo, assembled at
Erie last Monday and on Tuesday were
taken over the line on a special train
accompanied by railroad officials. Up
on arriving at Renovo prizes were
awarded the supervisors having the
best section of road. The train passed
through Emporium Tuesday afternoon.
Mountaineer Hose Company
Smoker.
About forty of the one hundred mem
bers of Mountaineer Hose Company,
No. 1, gave one of their popular Smok
ers and Lunches, at their rooms in
City Hall, last Tuesday evening. After
a social time of two or three hours a
good lunch was served by W. J. Ander
son, the Broad street caterer, which
was washed down with steaming coffee
—no intoxicating drinks being per- '
mitted in their rooms. After 'all had J
partaken of the feed, President Jas.
M. Davison, who was chosen toast-)
master, called on many of those pres
ent for remarks, Mr. A. C. Blum, one
of the eldest members, being the first
to spout in regular Roseveltian style,
full of good cheer. Among other
things he informed those present that
he was pleased to tell them that the
Firemen's Relief Fund contained over
$600.00, at interest, for the benefit of
injured members—Mr. Bium having
given this branch of Emporium Fire
Department his especial attention.
Hon. I. K. Hockley followed Mr. Blum
in his usual style and closed his address
by addressing his remarks to Presi
dent Jas. M. Davison, who was great
ly surprised when he was presented
with a handsome gold watch fob, a
testimonial from the members in appre
ciation of his untiring efforts for years
in furthering the best interests of the
company. Mr. Davison, who was
greatly surprised, returned his thanks
in a few words. President Davison is
popular wuh the boys and to his
energy, more than any other member,
falls the credit for the efficient com
pany, now comprising over one hund
red members, composed of our best fire
fighters—always ready to respond to
duty. After remarks by ye editor, Dr.
Mitchell, Leon R. Felt, Jason Loucks,
A. M. Haupt, Foreman Burnside, Sec'y
G. A. Klees, and many others, whose
names we forget, the pleasant evening
was brought to a close. The M. H.
Co., boys are all right and can be re
lied upon to protect your property.
Called to Philadelphia.
Win. L. Thomas, Esq., Commission
ers Clerk, was called to Philadelphia
last evening, to be present at the
University Hospital, while his wife is |
undergoing quite a serious operation. I
Mrs. Thomas has been in Philadelphia
for two weeks.
Liberty and Union, One and Inseparable." —WEßSTEß.
Teachers' Institute,
a l'he Forty-third Annual Session of
the Cameron County Teachers' Instl
, tute will be held at Emporium, Pa.,
. Oct 25th-29th, 1909. This promises to
1 be one of the very best sessions ever
r held.
A strong corps of day instructors
has been secured, while the evening
j entertainments are all of a high order,
each one the very beat of its kind that
could be procured.
The Maude Willis Company is one of
the ablest and happiest combinations
} the American platform. The Com
pany consists of Miss Maude Willis
I reader; Miss Genevive Grosse, soprano;
| Mdle Hortense Gilbert, harpist; and
l Mr. Vedder Dunn, baritone. Every
I member a star.
Dr. Dan McGurg, who has made his
way to the top as a Minister of the
Methodist Episcopal Church, will give
one of his famous Lectures.
Laurant, the Magician and Company,
will present a program of mysteries al
most beyond description.
Sig. Calefaty Victor and his Vene
tian Band, consisting of twenty-five
members are the delight of all who
hear them. The Band is assisted by a
vacal soloist, Miss Caroline Lewis, con
tralto. We are assured that no disap
pointment awaits the lover of good
music.
Emporium High School Athletics.
It will no doubt be of interest to our
citizens to learn of the efforts which
are now being manifested by the teach
ers and students of the High School,
for the promotion of athletics in this
institution. For several years, the
need of athleties in our High School
has been greatly felt but, thus far, all
attempts at organization have been
unsuccessful. With the present pros
pects, however, the Emporium High
Sshool will equip a basket ball team
which '.will'do credit to it itself, as
well as the town. The students and
faculty have organized an Athletic As
sociation and the following officers
were elected: President, Prof. W. G.
Briner; Vice President, Edwin Bald
win; Secretary, William Howard;
Treasurer, Prof. C. E. Plasterer. The
association has elected Prof. R. H.
Edgar coach of the team. Mr. Edgar's
experience and ability in this work
will be of very great value to the team.
Last year Mr. Edgar had charge of the
South Fork, Pa., High School teara
and won wide reputation, for himself
and team, as a basket ball coach.
Under the management of Prof. W. G.
Briner, the association is at present
negotiating with surrounding high
schools for a schedule of games. It is
to be sincerely hoped that our citizens
will support this movement, whenever
opportunity affords, for the value of
athletics in any high school is very
obvious in those which now possess
! them.
Former Emporium Kids
Make Good.
The Secretary of the Navy has ac
cepted Edward Viner as an apprentice
at the Annapolis Naval Academy.
Viner was the successful candidate at
the recent competitive examination
held at Newburgh and his appointment
was recommended by Representative
Bradley. Viner's brother, Joseph, is
now in West Point, having secured an
appointment from this district.
These bright young men are sons of
William Viner, manager of the Arden
Farms Dairy Company, at Arden. —
Goshen, N. Y., Republican.
The young men, above named, ure
sons of Mr. and Mrs. Wm, Viner, form
er residents of Emporium, and their
evident prosperity will be read with
pleasure by their many friiends here.
We can gratulate the young men, as
well as their parents. Why do not
some of our young men prepare them,
selves and enter the contest from this
district.
Photographs October Only.
During the month of October I will
make the following reductions on
photographs:
§7.00 Cards of Family Groupes,.. .$5.00
$4.00 Cabinet Cards, $.'{.25
$3.00 Cabinet Cards, $2.00
$2.00 Student Cards,.. $1.50
SI.OO Post Cards, 95
$5.50 and $5.00 Assortment of
Folder Cards, $4.00
BAIB'S STUDIO.
Going to the Sunny South.
Dr. L. R. Pelt and wife expect to
leave about the middle of this month
for Emporia, Fla., to pass several
weeks on J. P. Felt's plantation, bask
ing in the balmy climate. They ex
pect to return home about the holi
days. Miss Pearl McGrain will accom
pany thom, to remain during the
I winter months. It will certainly be !
j deiightful but the coming home in !
j December will be horridly disagree- j
I able.
SABBATH SCHOOL
ASSOCIATION.
Thursday, October 14, a Big Day
at the State Capital.
Until within the very recent past the
Sunday school was looked upon as a
place for the instruction of children
but the advent of the Organized Adult
Bible Class has changed this old fash
ioned notion and men and women are
now found in the Sunday school in
large numbers.
The organization of Bible classes for
men and women has taken the form of
mighty movement in Pennsylvania and
the State is feeling the influence of it
from one end to the other.
Thursday, October 14th representa
tives of these classes will assemble in
Harrisburg in connection with the an
nual convention of the Pennsylvania
State Sabbath School Association,
which meets Oct. 13-15 and hold a big
demonstration in the interest of the
Organized Adult Class Movement.
Governor Stuart will be present and
address the evening meeting to be held
in the Chestnut Street Auditorium.
The building has a seating capacity of
4,000 and will be reserved strictly for
members of men's classes. The repre
sentatives of women's classes will meet
in one of the large churches.
The afternoon of the day will be de
voted to a conference session of the
delegates. Three auditoriums will be
used to accommodate the audiences.
The mass meeting will be preceded
by a street parade in which more than
5,000 men will participate.
The railroads will run special trains
for the occasion and many counties
are now at work forming their dele
gations. Some of them have already
announced the number that will take
as follows: Lebanon, 500; Berks, 500;
Philadelphia, 500; Fayette, 126; West
moreland, 100; Lycoming, 100; Blair,
100, Cambria. 100. Every county will
be represented. The delegations will
go with bauds and banners. It will
be a big day at tha State Capitol.
Among the speakers advertised are
| Hon. John Wanamaker, Philadelphia;
Rev. David James Burrell, D. D., New
ork; Bishop James Henry Darling
ton, Harrisburg; W. C. Pearro, Chi
cago; Dr. Joseph Clark, Ohio, and
others.
The State Association will offer four
flag awards for classes showing the
largest percentage of membership
present and the largest aggregate
mileage traveled by the delegates. The
parade will bo reviewed by Governor '
Stuart, the State Board of Directors
and invited guests.
The local committee is planning to
have elaborate electric illuminations
for the occasion.
Mr. O. P. Beckley, of Harrisburg,
with an efficient committee is co-oper
ating with the State Association in
working out the details. The carry
ing out of the present plans will sur
pass anything of the kind ever at
tempted.
The Convention has been largely
advertised and every one of the sixty
seven counties will be well represent
ed. Cameron county is entitled to
five delegates. The following persons
have been appointed and will go to
Harrisburg: Arthur V. Orton, District
Organizer; Mrs. J. E. Smith, Treas.;
Charlotte A. Spence, Sec'y.; Rev. Mr.
Bogue, and Mrs. M. E. Close.
Cameron county is one of the high
est counties in the state—a front line
county and we will receive a front line
banner at the Harrisburg Convention.
CHARLOTTE A. SPENCE, Sec'y.
Emmanuel Church Services.
October 10, Eighteenth Sunday after
Trinity.
8 a. m., Holy Communion.
10:30 a. m. f Morning Prayer. Ser
mon, "The Divine Sonship of Christ."
12:00 m., Sunday School. Lesson,
"Saul, the First King of Israel."
7:30 p. m., Evening Prayer. Sermon,
"Grace to Withstand Temptation."
There will be a parish social in the j
parish house on Friday evening, Oct. I
Bth, to which all members and friends j
of the parish are cordially invited.
The Friday evening service will be I
held this week at 7:15 o'clock.
J. M. ROBERTSON, Rector.
"Quiney Adams Sawyer."
When the famous rural drama,
"Quincy Adams Sawyer," is presented
at Emporium Opera House, Tuesday
evening, Oct. 12, it will be found to be
presented by an admirable company,
every member of which lias been
selected with special regard for his or
her fitness for the role played.
TERMS: $2.00 —$1.501N ADVANCE.
THE WEATHER.
FRIDAY, Fair.
SATURDAY, Fair.
SUNDAY, Fair.
ASSETS
First National Bank,
EMPORIUM. PA.
At the close of business, Oct. 6, J 909,
$867,831.07.
THE VERDICT.
Thnt this bank is not here to overreach or try
to wrong another; That we do not boost our
selves by tearing down another; That by honest
methods we seek to gain a reputation for
LIBERALITY,
COURTESY,
ACCURACY and
PROMPTNESS,
STABILITY,
j SI.OO Starts an Account.
30 INTEREST PAID ON SAVING BOOK
° DEPOSIT TS ANO CERTIFICATES OP
IJA. 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
E. O. BARDWELL, M. D.,
Rockwell Block, Emporium, Pa.
Hours: 8:00 a. m., 1:00 to 3:00 and 7:00 to 8 p. in
OPERA HOUSE
Thursday Night, Oct. 7
wee & price
OFFER
THE COUNTY
SHERIFF
A drama in Four Acts. Strong in Emotion,
Beautiful in Sentiment. The most Inter
esting Play of To-day. Specialties.
Prices 25c, 35c, 50c and 75c.
"On the Way to Taggart's."
The valley isn't very wide, nor is it very long.
But you'd think it held a million folk when
Taggart sings his song;
You never heard of Taggart, gee! but you most
be slow,
You'd better get a hunch on, I'll tell you where
to go.
Just walk witli me up Fourth street of old Em
porium,
And I'll show you where a hustler is making
business hum;
No drowsy clerks to drag their heels, but a man
that makes things tell,
1 thought you'd recognize the place, "The Old
Reliable."
Just step inside and look around, come on, don't
be afraid,
There are no groaches here, you'll find they're
looking for your trade,
The drugs are fresh, the store is clean, you'll
lind things up-to-date,
And as to prices, well I'm sure you'll pay an
honest rate.
Oh, here he comes, How-do, old pal, we just
dropped iu awhile
For when a fellow has the blues, there's nothing
like your smile,
To cheer one np to make him feel that life's
worth living yet,
Gee, but your place looks fine old man, it cost
you some I'll bet.
Have a cigar? you bet I will, they always brine
good cheer,
Or I would't pass the other chaps to spend my
money here.
Well, good-bye George, I wish you luck, I know
its coming too,
It always does to fellows who have push and
pluck like you.
A CUSTOMER.
The County Sheriff.
A new and original play this season,
"The County Sheriff," rewritten by
C. H. Hoyt, will he the attraction at
the opera house on Thursday night,
Oct. 7th. O. E. Wee has given it a
magnificent production and engaged
an exceptionally strong cast including
Louise Price, Mrs. Alexander Leonard,
Albert A. Webster, F. N. Challoupe,
Frank De Lydston and others.
The locale of the play is in the most
picturesque of all the Western states,
namely Colorado. It is a skillful bit of
work of admirably drawn characters,
bubbling humor," intensely dramatic
situations with a very pretty love
story. Don't forget the date.
Opening.
The Sugar Bowl has opened for the
season with a fine line of fresh Home
made Candies. Try our delicious
Chocolate Bon-bons, 20c. a lb.
Chocolate Chips 30c a lb.
Chocolate Covered dates 20c lb.
Peanut Clusters 30c lb.
Best Peanut Brittle 10c lb.
Best Cocoanut Brittle.. .10c lb.
Tallies, all kinds, 10c lb.
And many other assortments of
choice candies. Our candies are fresh
every day. Give us a call. Purity
and cleanliness.
THE SUGAR BOWL,
James Caramilla, Prop'r.
"Quincy Adams Sawyer."
Those who see "Quincy Adams Saw
yer" at the Emporium Opera House
on Tuesday evening, Oct. 12th, will
realize why it is that this play has a
popularity so peculiar to itself.
NO. 34.