Cameron County press. (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, November 11, 1909, Image 1

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    THE CAMERON COUNTY PRESS.
ESTABLISHED RY C. B. GOUI.D, MARCH, 1866.
VOL. 43
Early Morning Fire.
On Monday morning, about four
o'clock, our citizens were aroused from
their slumbers by the shrill blasts of the
gas,whistles, sounding the dread fire
alarm. In a short space of time our
very efficient fire department -three
hose companies and one hook and
ladder company—rushed to the scene
of what proved to be a stubborn two
hours' fire. The fire originated in a
shed attached to the large Warner
House barn, owned by W. G. Gilbert
but leased to D. C. Hayes, an livery,
The flames rapidly spreading to the
seven tons of hay stored in the loft,
made it evident to all that a serious
and stubborn fire was on hand. Every
fireman, the old reserve being out in
full force, was energetic in his efforts
to save property and confine the fire to
the barn. With hard work all of Mr.
Hayes horses were removed but
it was almost impossible to keep the
frightened 'animals from rushing back
to certain death. In addition to Mr.
Hayes' loss on hay, all of the winter
cutters, sleds, ice plows, tools, etc.,
were destroyed, entailing a severe
loss, at least SBOO. The fire was a hot
one and the fireman were called upon
to do heroic work in order to save the
adjoining property, especially the har
ness shop building, situated within a
few feet of the fire. The opera house
was on fire several times, as was also
the P. & E., passenger station, the
Warner House rear porch, the home of
Mrs. John Farrell, Sr., and the dwell
ing recently moved to the rear of John
Cummiugs' Fourth street lot. Had
there been any blowing wind no doubt
all the adjoining properties would
have been, demolished, but, as it was,
many buildings caught fire from flying
sparks, as far away as M. T. Hogan's
residence, corner of Fourth and Maple
street, but the fire was soon subdued.
Possibly the hardest work was requir
ed to save the opera heuse, which was
on fire several times but hard work and
watchfulness saved it. The P. & E.,
passenger station, close by, waa saved
from destruction but badly scorched
by keeping a steady stream of water
playing on it. Our fire department,
taken as a whole, are to be congratu
lated upon its excellent work and
again demonstrated the fact that they
can hold in check the most stubborn
fire, if given sufficient water pressure.
While the water has been scarce we do
not hear of lack of a water, even when
three or more streams were attached.
The admirable and efficient work of
Chief Fireman, Mr. A. M. Haupt, upon
this occasion is highly commented on
by our citizens. Our Chief displays
excellentiexecutive ability and was en
abled by the use of the Mountaineer
Hose Company's chemical cart to save
the waste of water. Our citizens are
justly proud of the Emporium Fire De
partment, yet there are some who turn
a deaf ear to their appeal for assistance
in order to enable them to better battle
with the flames. The recent purchase
of the chemical cart by the Mountain
eers at ia cost of about $450, and the
boys, in order to still better equip
themselves, will give their annual ball
and reception, at the opera house,
Wednesday evening, Nov. 24tb. They
should be accorded a rousing attend
ance, for the boys are sparing no ex
pense or work to make this one of the
most enjoyable occasions ever cele
brated in Emporium. The popular
Germania Orchestra of Lock Haven
will furnish the music. Get your girls
for the event.
FIRE NOTES.
Mr. Gilbert's loss on the barn is es.
timated at $1,800; insured for SSOO.
Mr. H. W. Smith's, loss on awnings,
screens, tools, &c., is $200; no insur
ance.
Mr. D. C. Hayes resumed business at
once having purchased Sheriff J. W.
Norris' livery business, stock, etc., on
Cherry street, including the real estate.
We understand the consideration was
about $3,100. Mr. F. D. Logan, who
conducts the Broad street livery, pur
chased a portion of the stock. The re
duction of one livery will the better
warrant them in improving the ser
vice.
All of the property owners who suf
fered by the fire, are profuse in their
thanks to the firemen. Well may they
be.
MCCLURE'S MAGAZINE wants a man
or woman in Emporium and vicinity
to attend to its subscription interests.
Whole or spare time. There is a liberal
guaranteed salary. Experience desir
able, not necessary. Profitable, per
manent and pleasant business. Write
to-day. MCCLURE'S MAGAZINE, 42
East 23rd St., New York City.
DEATH'S DOINGS.
LOCK WOOD.
Miss HAZEL B. LOCK WOOD, aged 21 I
years, seven months and thirteen days i
died at the residence of Mr.* and Mrs. |
H. J. Newton, near the Borough line— !
Mrs. Newton being her grand-mother, j
afcer an illness of less than a week,
with typhoid fever. Deceased WHS a
very lovable young lady, the daughter
of Randolph and Lillian Lockwood of
Rich Valley; had been complaining for
some time of not feeling well, yet she
refused to give up her position at the >
Novelty Incandescent Lamp works at
this place, where she had been a trust
ed and faithful employee for over two
years, until Nov. Ist, when she was
compelled to give up her work. She
started for home, but feeling so badly
stopped at her grand-mother's and
medical attendance called. Growing
worse she was confined to ber bed and
she passed away last Sunday morning,
surrounded by her almost distracted
parents, brothers and sisters and other
relatives and dear friends. Her re
mains were conveyed to her fond par
ents and comfortable home in Rich
Valley by funeral Director C. W. Rish
ell.
The death of this excellent young
lady waa a great shock to her many
friends here, especielly the employees
of the Lamp Factory, with whom she
had so long been daily associated,
greatly respected and loved by all.
Miss Lockwood was a member of the
M. E. Sunday school and was always '
faithful in her attendance.
The funeral was held from the Rich
Valley church hist Tuesday afternoon,
at two o'clock, and was one of the
largest ever held in the Valley. The
great grief manifested by the friends
of the deceased and the many beauti
ful testimonials of regard from friends
spoke louder than words. Rev. J. F.
Anderson, pastor of Emporium M. E.
church conducted the services in a
feeling manner, assisted by Rev. Os
good of the Valley church. A quartet
from Emporium furnished the singing.
A special train on the Emporium &
Rich Valley R. R., at one o'clock con
veyed about forty-five of the employees
of the Novelty Incandescent Lamp
works to the funeral. A heautifnl
floral piece was presented to the fam
ily of the dead by the employees of the
factory.
The PRESS joins with the afflicted
family's many friends here in extend
ing our deepest sympathy.
».*
SHADE.
ABSALOM SHADE, an old and much
respected citizen, died at his home at
Keating, Clinton county, November,
3, 1909. Deceassd was in his 82 year,
having been born May 18, 1828, at
Jacksonville, Pa. He has lived on the
farm where he peacefully passed his
last days, for 51 years. Mr. Shade will
be remembered by some of our town
people, having lived with his daughter,
Mrs. John T. Hertig, for several years.
The funeral services were held last
Friday from his late home at Keating.
Mr. and Mrs. John T. Hertig and Mr.
Henry Shade, of this place, attended
the funeral. Mr. Shade is survived by
the following children: Mrs. John T.
Hertig and Henry Shade, Emporium;
Alex, Sinnamahoning; John, Hemlock,
N. Y.; Mrs. J. A. Rhone and Edward,
Keating, Pa., and Mrs. Q. Burkhart,
Bitumen, Pa., to whom the PRESS ex
tends its sincere sympathy.
%*
HEILMAN.
An infant child of Mr. and Mrs. F-
V. Heilman was interred in Wylie
Cemetery yesterday afternoon. Mrs.
Heilman's condition on Tuesday and
Wednesday was very alarming, little
hopes being given for her recovery.
As we goto press her condition is
more favorable and it is believed she
will recover.
LUCORE.
The many sympathizing friends of
Mr. and Mrs. Marcus F. Lucore, deep
ly regret that death has again invaded
their home, taking their infant son,
only a few days old. Its remains were
interred at Sizerville on Tuesday.
•'*
WHEATON.
I Rural Free Delivery Carrier, Mr. T.
j L. Wheaton and wife mourn the death
I of an infant son, which was buried on
| Wednesday.
•••
MUNDY.
DANIEL MUNDY died at the residence
j of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Lyons, on
West Creek this (Thursday) morning.
Mr. Mundy has been a resident of this
1 county for the past fifty years and
faithfully served his country during the
j civil war. Deceased was about 77
' years of age. C. W. Rishell took charge
EMPORIUM, PA., THURSDAY. NOVEMBER 11, 1909
of the remains and prepared them for i
H'irifll Mr. Mundy was a great friend j
of liiu children and as long as he had ,
any money nothing pleased him more J
than to make the children happy. No i
arrangements have yet been made lor
the funeral.
Administratrix Sale.
Mrs. Gertrude Peters, administratrix j
of the estate of O. S. Peters, deceased,
will on Tuesday, Nov. 23,1909, at one
o'clock, p. m., sell the following per
sonal property: Wagons, horses, cows, j
furniture, etc. Don't forget the date, j
39-21. j
The Cruise Around the World.
Mr. Clark writes, "New York, Nov.
2d, 1909. The "Cleveland" is main
taining her schedule and is reported
as arriving at Port Said this morning.
Everybody in good health. The party
will remain in Cario for three days,
and then rejoin the steamer at Suez for
the voyage to India.
FRANK C. CLARK."
We have an interesting letter from
Hon. and Mrs. Geo. J. Laßar, who are
making a four months' tour around the
world, which will appear in our next
issue. Watch for it.
Opening of the Basketball Season.
Tomorrow evening, is the the open
ing of the basket ball season for the
home team and the toss-up will be be
tween Renovo and Emporium. Our
home team is under the careful man
agement of 11. S. Falk, with Prof. R.
11. Edger as captain. The earn is com
posed of the following—Me "ers. Edgar,
Vogt, Ellie, Bush, Law) el, Hockley
and Bachop. Let every, ody turn
out and aid the team financially.
The Emporium team will play at
Eldred on Saturday night
Rev. Lux's Last Sunday.
Next Sunday. November 14th, the
Rav. Lux will sever his relationship
as pastor of the Presbyterian Church.
Rev. Lux has made many friends dur
ing his short pastorate at Emporium
and not only the members of his church
bet many friends outside of the con
gregation will mias him. Rev. Lux
will preach on the following subjects
next Sunday, 'The Kingdom of God
and its Priviledges," and the evening
subject is "Slime Pits." The PRESS
joins with the many friends of Rev.
Lux, in wishing him unbounded suc
cess in his new field of labor at Haver
bill, Mass.
The New Archdeacon of Erie.
The Rev. Reginald S. Radcliffe,
Rector of Grace Church, Rldgway, and
who for several years was Arch-deacon
of Central Pennsylvania, may again be
addressed as Arch-deacon by right of
office, and not merely by way of cour
tesy. At the meeting of the Arch
deaconary of Erie, held in St. Paul's
Church Erie, last week, he was nomi
nated by the meeting and appointed
by the Bishop to fill the vacant office
of Arch-deacon of Erie. This does not
mean that he will give up his parish,
but that he will discharge the duties of
the Arch-deacon's office in addition to
his ordinary parish work. Arch-deacon
Radcliffe 1B well and favorably known
in Emporium. At the same meeting
the Rev. J.M. Robertson was re-elected
secretary of the Arch-deaconary and
the Hon. Joeiah Howard a member of
the Executive committee.
Hallowe'en Party.
A large and cultured party assem
bled at the home of Aunt Maggie Chap
man's at Sterling Run, Saturday even
ing, Oct. 30, to enjoy the entertain
ments given by the Thimble Club at
that place. It was thoroughly enjoyed
from beginning to end and was the
best, claimed by all present, that has
been held for years. It was indeed
unique, as no similar party has before
been attempted. All thoroughly en
: joyed the bob for apples, witch and
I ghosts fortune telling and similar
; games. The rooms were alone lighted
| with jack lanterns and trimmed with
nature's beautiful leaves and vines. It
j was certainly fine, as many were heard
! to remark that they were sorry Hallow
; e'en didn't come every week instead of
i once a year.
Hair Dressing, Manicuring, Etc.
Having taken a thorough course in
j hair dressing , treating all disease, of
the scalp, manicuring, pedicuring, etc.,
I I am now ready to serve the public
j either at their residence or at the home
I of Herbert Day, on Woodland Avenue.
Phone orders will receive immediate
j and prompt attention. I carry a full
line of hair goods and toilet articles.
; Your patronage is solicited. Phone 7.
38-4t. Miss RACHEL DAY.
Good Piano for Sale.
A Bradbury Piano (square) in good
| condition.
! Apply at PRESS office. 37-tf.
"Liberty and Union, One and Inseparable." —WEßSTEß.
Illustrated Lecture.
On Monday evening, Dec. 6th, the
young people of the Baptist Church
are planning to have an illustrated
lecture on "Ben Hur."
Seriously 111.
We regret to learn, this Wednesday
evening, that Gordan Baker is very
sick, being taken suddenly ill on Tues
day with heart failure.
Card of Thanks.
Mrs. John Farrell, Sr., desires to
thank the frieuds and neighbors who
so kinkly assisted in the bucket bri
gade to save her home during the fire
on Monday morning.
Hunting Party.
L. S. Fisk, Fred Am Johnson, Law
rence Fisk and other friends are spend
ing the week, camping on North
Creek, close to the bear lines. When
they return home bear meat will be in
abundance.
Straw Ride.
The C. E. Society of the Baptist
Church will enjoy a straw ride up Rich
Valley to the home of Mr. Leadbetter,
Saturday evening. The members will
meet at the Church and at the borne of
Miss Jannie Loucks at 7:45.
Birthday Party.
A birthday surprise party was held
at the home of W. H. Weaverand wife
on Saturday, Nov. 6,1909, about forty
being present. The evening was spent
in games and music. Refreshments,
were served at a late hour. All report
an enjoyable time.
Pleasant Evening.
Class No. 1 of the Baptist S. S., was
entertained last evening at the home
of Mrs. R. A. Eick. Vocal and instru
mental music was furnished by Misses
Vera Olmsted, Elizabeth Crandell,
Racbael Day and Mr. C. E. Crandell.
Several contests took place during the
evening, chief among which was a
button sewing contest. Mr. Johnson
won flrat prize with Mr. Qrandell a
close second. Time 1J minutes.
4 m
Baptist Church.
Tbarsday evening, Nov. 11, prayer
meeting at Mr. Louck's home.
Friday evening, Nov. 12, prayer
meeting at Mrs. Swartz's home, Fourth
and Maple streets.
Sunday, Nov. 14tb.
10:30 a. m., Sermon, "The Worth of
Man."
11:45 a. m. Sunday School.
6:30 p. m., Y. P. S. C. E.
7:30 p. m., Sermon, "Why the V .eked
Have a Good Time."
Church prayer meeting every
Wednesday evening, at 7:45,
All seats free. Good sir jg. A
heart welcome.
JOHN L. BOGUE, Pastor.
Selecting Site for Post Office.
Mr. E. M. Norris, of Washington, D.
j C., representing the Post Office De
[ partment, was in Emporium on Tues
day examining the several sites offered
by five citizens for the new location of
post office. The following properties
are tendered: John Cummingß and
W. G. Gilbert, east and west side of
Wood street, corner of Fourth; W. G.
Gilbert, Broad street, near depot; Geo.
H. Spring, corner Fourth and Chest
nut streets; B. Egan, store room in
Olmsted block. The Inspector made
no mention, we are told, of a choice
but will make bis report to the Depart
ment. No doubt it will be decided up
on within two weeks. Whoever se
cures the prize must fit up an office as
per schedule and give a lease for a
term of years.
A New Doll Department.
The Big Store has just opened a Doll
Department, where any size and kind
of a doll, from the smallest to one as
big as a two year old; child can be
found. Dolls are not toys. Ask any
little girl if her doll is a toy and she'll
tell you, "No ! for a doll is a very im
portant part of a little girl's life."
She surrounds her doll with the neces
sities, comforts and luxuries of life, as
does her mother the baby. Bring the
little girls to
R. KUEHNE,
Emporium's Greatest Store.
P. O. S. of A., Attention.
All members of the P O. S., of A.,
are urgently requested to be present at
the regular meeting to be held Mon
day evening, November 15th, at the
lodge rooms. Important business to
be transacted.
D. W. KEYEB, Sec'y.
Business Men's Club.
There will be a meeting of the Busi
ness Men's Club, at Mountaineer Hose
j Company room, this (Thursday) even
; ing, at 8:00 o'clock.
By order of President.
F. F. HILLIKER, Sec'y.
The Amendments Carry.
All of the amendments to the Con
stitution voted at the election have
been adopted, except the seventh and
possibly the schedule. Under the Con
stitution as amended, election boards
will be elected in the odd years and ap
pointed in the even years. defeat
of the seventh amendment lea\ - the
term of election officers one year, \,._'le
adoption of the other amendments pro
vides for their election only every two
years, consequently appointments
must be made every other year, thus
producing the very condition the vot
ers supposed they were going to pre
vent. In case the schedule is defeated
a special session of the Legislature will
possibly be necessary, thereby incur
ring a large expense. Those yellow
journals, and very generally the Demo
cratic press, evidently did not know
what they were bowling about.
Pushing the Work.
The grading on the new coal road at
fe> erling Run is being poshed by the
COL 'actors, Messrs. Martino & Bevac
que, of Bradford. It is anticipated the
road will be completed, a distance of
2i miles, by Jan. Ist, 1910 This will
give the Furnace Company a large area
of excellent coal for coxing purposes,
at Canoe Run. The season of 1910
promises to be one of the best in the
iron business.
Emmanuel Church Services.
November 14, Twenty-third Sunday
after Trinity.
8 a. m., Holy Communion.
10:30 a m., Morning Prayer. Ser
mon, The Things that are Caesars,
and God's.
12:00 m., Sunday School. Lesson,
David Spares Saul's Life.
7:30 p. m., Evening Prayer. Sermon,
Citizenship in Heaven.
Friday, Nov. 12, 7:30 p. m., Evening
Prayer and Address.
November 21, Temperance Sunday
J. M. ROBERTSON, Rector.
Looks That Way.
We learn than Dnke P rf e. has again
changed his residence te Starr Hill,
where beCls assisting Joahna Starr with
his carpenter work on Mrs. Kepbart's
bouse, which no doubt will be bis own
some day. Joahna is a good carpenter
and industrious workman. He has
cleared this fall, quite a patch and no
doubt will get a help-mate, having
things looking nice, Tbat'B right,
Joshua; have a cage for the bird before
you catch her. Then you are more
sure to keep her.
Honor Roll.
Patrons of the PRESS who have either
called or sent and paid up subscriptions
since the last publication of the list:
Emporium.
Dr. L. R. Felt, Alfred Johnson,
John Hemmer, Hon. N. P. Minard,
Herman Anderson, Kay Lyons,
M. McCarthy, A. E. Gross,
Mrs. E. P. White, Peter Ferguson,
Daniel Downey, Fred Tompkins,
Andrew Blinzler, Mrs. M&me Tebo,
J. T. Healy, Lyman Wiley,
James Ostrum, George Fitch,
Alfred Nelson, W. L. Reed,
S. G. Ostrum, Mrs. A. Dalphy,
Mrs. M. H. Dodge, Mrs. A. J. Moore,
Mrs. Close. O. B. Barnes,
N. Seger, Mrs. Magaret Murray,
M. J. McKay, Stephens Hardware Co.
Sinnamahoning, Pa.
C. O. Meixel, J. H. Drum,
A. L. Ensign.
Williamsport, Pa.
Central Pennsylvania Lumber Co.,
Mrs. A. E. Howard.
Hicks Run, Pa.
S. W. Nyce, E. Zerby.
Brooklyn, N. Y.—Mrs. Isaac Wykofif.
Clarion, Pa.—Oscar Miller.
Sheffield, Pa —Thomas Mullen.
Beechwood, Pa.—Michael Evers.
Spokane, Wash.—.A. Chapman.
Sizerville, Pa.—P. B. Morton.
Raton, N. M. —Miss Flemming.
Johnsonburg, Pa.—James Straw
bridge.
Bruner, W. Va.—M. W. Whiting.
New Castle, Pa.—Geo. Van Wert.
Sterling Run, Pa.—J. A. Dice.
Franklinvile, N. Y.—Mrs. B. A.
Slocum.
McEwensville, Pa.—Mrs. M. H.
Bisel.
Laquin, Pa.—JOB. N. Drum.
Dußois, Pa.—Maj. M. I. McCreight.
Covington, Va.—A. De Armit.
Tellico Plains, Tenn.—J. E. Rhodes.
Lowell, Wash.—A. H. Barr.
Sterling Run.—Mrs. W. P. Herrick.
Flats for Rent.
Flats in Odd Fellows block for rent.
Apply to Geo. A. Walker. 39-tf.
Popular Production Coming.
"Lena Rivers" will be produced at
opera house, Thursday evening, Nov.
18th. This will be a great attraction.
Local news on every page.
TERMS: $ 2.00 —$1.501N ADVANCE
THE WEATHER.
FRIDAY, Clonily.
SATURDAY, Fair.
SUNDAY, Rain.
ASSETS
First National Bank,
EMPORIUM, PA.
At the close of business, Nov. 10, 1909.
$840,612.80.
ELECTED.
First National Bank,
Emporium, Pa.
A Bank for the people.
A Bank of the people.
A Bank by the people.
And a Bank with the people in all their legiti
mate enterprises.
$1 .00 Starts an Account.
30 INTEREST PAID O J SAVINO BOOK
o ACCOUNTS AND CIi KTIFICATES OP
DEtHJSIT.
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
E. O, BARDWELL, M. D.,
Rockwell Block, Emporium, Pa.
Hours: 8:00 a. ni., 1:00 to 3:00 and 7:00 to 8 p. in
OPERA HOUES
Thursday Night, Nov. 18
The greatest in Theatrical History.
Lena Rivers
BY
Buelah Poynter
From the Mary J. Holmes' Novel
Bright lines and wit, pathos and dra
matic intensity. Everybody
wants to see "LENA"
Special scenery, Rich Dressing, Ori.
ginal Cast.
Prices 25c, 35c, 50c and 75c.
Triennial Assessments.
The county assessors have com
menced their work for the triennial as
sessments for 1910. It is the intention
and instructions of the county commis
sioners to follow the letter of the law
in this particular matter; that is all
property will be assessed at actual
value, or what it would Bell at forced
sale. We believe it to be the correct
way if honestly adjusted and equalized.
"Lena Rivers."
The presentation of "Lena Rivers"
which is to be made at the Emporium
Opera House on Thursday evening,
Nov. 18, should prove highly diverting.
It would seem as if every one had
read Mrs. Mary J. Holmes' book, and
it would also seem as if every one who
has done so, wants to see the play
dramatized from it.
"Lena Rivers."
When Nixon & Co., decided to pot
out a production of "Lena Rivers,"
dramatized from Mrs. Mary J. Holmes'
novel, they immediately engaged Miss
Buelah Poynter, to make the book in
to play lorm. Miss Poynter made a
careful study of the book and then de
cided to visit the Bcenes of the book,
as the Btory is a true one in a great
many respects. This play will be pre
sented at the Emporium Opera House,
Thursday evening, Nov. 18th.
Tremendous Sale*
The full page advertisement in the
PRESS announcing the eleventh annual
clearance sale of Jasper Harris, the en
ergetic and well-knowu Fourth street
Clothier and Furnisher, will be read
with interest by our readers. Cut out
the ad. mark the articles you desire
and call early. This will be the great
est bargain sale ever held in this sec
tion of the state. It will pay you to
call.
Great Attractions.
The attractions at the Theatorium
are certainly fine. The double show
last evening was certainly a dandy,
especially "The Queen of J the Lions,"
which would bear repeating. These
clean and popular attractions certain-
I ly deserve a large house nightly—in
fact they are generally crowded night
ly.
If you desire a clear complexion fake
Foley's Orino Laxative for constipation
and liver trouble as it will stimulate these
organs and thoroughly cleanse your sys
tem, which is what everyone needs in
order to feel well. Sold by all druggists
NO. 30.