THE CAMERON COUNTY PRESS.
E STABUSHED BY C. B. GOULD, MARCH, 1866.
VOL, 44
Sizerville Strawride.
Last Friday evening was a gay and
festive time for several of our younger
set at which time they indulged in a
strawride to the famous mineral
springs at Sizerville. To say that they
had a good time would be putting it
mildly. Those present were: Misses
Ina Hopple, Helen Swanson, Mary
Dodson, Florence Beck, Margaret
Crandell, Ruth Pearsall, Marie Nangle,
Jessie Moran, Belle Campbell, Carolyn
Moore, of Emporium, Miss Irene Gar
vin, of Youngstown, Ohio, Miss Tressa
Logue, of St. Marys, and Miss Stella
Lauderbaugh, of Keating Summit and
Messrs. Oscar Foster, Bradey Munsell,
Robert Kaye, Doss Wright, Leon Din
inny, Frank Bailey, Robert Pearsall,
Gordau MaeDonough, Clark Met/.ger
and Odley Hovan.
Emporium State League Club.
Emporium State League Republican
Club was reorganized last week, the
meeting being held at Republican
Headquarters in Library building.
The following officers were elected for
the ensuing year:
President, Hon. Henry H. Mullin.
Vice President, Mr. A. C. Blum.
Treasurer, Mr. J. P. McNarney.
Secretary, Mr. E. E. Simmons.
About forty members enrolled at
the meeting Saturday evening. The
dues are only fifty cents per year. All
voters who will subscribe to the prin
ciples of the Republican party are
earnestly requested to attend these
meetings which will be held every
Saturday evening at eight o'clock.
At the next Meeting delegates will
be elected to attend the meeting of the
State League, which will be held at
Pottsville, next month.
Let every Republican, young, as well
as veterans, attend these meetings.
Mason Reunion.
The third annual reunion of descend
ants of Joseph Mason, a pioneer settler
who came to Cameron county more
that [a century ago, will be held in
Mason's Grove, year Sterling Run,
August 25, 1910. All descendants are
invited and expected to be present to
do honor to their ancestors. The offi
cers and committee in charge have
made every effort to make this reunion
a greater success than any hereto
fore. Pack your basket and enjoy a
family pic-nic. Arrangements have
been made with the Railroad' Com
pany and trains Nos. 12 and 3, a. m.,
and 68 and 61 p. m., will Btop at the
Grove.
COMMITTEE .
To the People of Emporium.
The Allegheny River Baptist Asso
ciation meets with the Emporium Bap
tist church, Tuesday and Wednesday,
Sept. 6th and 7th. Owing to the limit
ed size of our membership it will be
impossible for us to care for all the
delegates expected, therefore we ap
peal to all of our friends who will offer
to care for one or two persons, during
that period. Dinner and supper will
be served by the ladies of the church
on both days. So all we ask is that
the delegates be cared for over two
nights and given breakfast. Any who
feel inclined to assist us will please
notify Mrs. C. Jay Goodnough, or the
pastor, Rev. J. 1.. Bogue.
Will Take Vacation.
Mr. John the efficient clerk
in the store ot Mr. A. A. Mac Donald,
expects to leavu Emporium on Friday
for a two weeks vacation which he will
spend at Barnnagat Bay and Mt. Holly,
N. J. He will also visit Atlantic City
aud Philadelphia. Mr. Frank Bluiule,
Jr., will accompany him on this trip.
At Barunaget Bay they will spend sev
eral days llshing Look out for some
big ti*h stories when they return.
Sold Interest,
Mr. Lee L. Welsh, who has held a
part intermit in the '1 heatorium Com
pany Iru dis posmi of his stock to
Messrs. W 11, Itair and Botiert Green,
Mr. W#l«h has been compelled to give
up hi* work on account of 111 health
and since his return to Emoritim has
been unable to leave the house. Mi»s
Anna Welsh, who has bean iu the
ticket titties list tii-en sun ecded by Miu
Julia Bair.
beautiful (lowers.
Ye Editor was pre»cutcd with a nnstt
IssaulllUi bouquet of sweat |n«l .toil
u isturehuus, by Mrs lleltin Hwsrtx
list Thursday afternoon. Their fsag
ranee prevailed the whole oßtue
\| ,u> uf our I'ilkM ottlne visitors re
marked about the beauty of tin
Mowers.
Mite Iweet Cum,
Ye ■ diit.r and family tender thanks
to Mr and J><LM Cuuimiugs lor a
v«r«> rtlie lilt »a uf »*• . I K.rii, i I.*• d ill
. 1.. II tfurdun *1 tin* ,Ie h * , i«
In limit *ud heartily to.('mod
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I Cameron County Sabbath School
Association.
SUNDAY, AUG. : 7:30 P. M. Union Service in the First
Methodist Church. M;jS Helen F. Clark of New York City,
will deliver an address, "Foreign Work in the Home Land."
Music under direction of Mr. George A. Walker. ,
Each member of the Sunday Schools, officer, pastor, teach
!er, pupils, requested to meet at the Baptist Church, 7:00 p. m.,
and from there march to the Methodist church. A cordial
welcome extended to all.
▲JiTHUR V. ORTON, County Organizer.
The following Is the program for the Ninth Annual Coti
▼eniion to be held to First Mothodist Church, Emporium, Pa.,
Augu t 23d and 9 44b, 1910.
PROGRAM
Tuesday, 7:30 P. M.
7:30 Orchestra.
7:40 Devotional Service - - Rev. R. H. Bent
8:00 President's Greeting - - Hon. Josiah Howard
Hymn
8:15 Address, "The Child in our Midst" - Mrs. Baldwin
Soprano Solo, Selected, - - Miss Grace Lloyd
8:45 Address, "From the Cradle to the Grave,"
Miss Charlotte Spence
I Collection.
S:OS Address, "A Man's Job" - - Mr. Eldredge
9:30 Hymn.
0 Benediction.
1
I Wednesday, 9:00 A. M. §
9:00 Song Service ... Rev. F. B. Schriner
9:10 Enrollment of Delegates, etc. 1
9:20 Open Parliament, conducted by ■ Rev. E. L. Mcllvaine
1 How do you Use the Supply Teacher?
2 What is the duty of the Superintendent Toward an In-
I competent Teacher?
3 How can the Sabbath School be Kept out of Ruts?
4 What will you do with the Restless Boy?
15 What is the Purpose of the Teachers Meeting?
(i Why Have a Cradle Roll?
7 What is the purpose of the Home Department?
18 Why Take a Teacher's Training Course?
Hymn.
10:00 Address, "Temperance Teaching in the Elementary De
partment ... . Mrs. Baldwin
10:30 Address, "Answers to Prayer ... Miss Clark
11:00 Introduction of New Pastors, - - Rev. J. F. Anderson
11:30 Adjournment.
Wednesday, 2 P. M.
2:00 Devotional Exercises - - Rev. W. F. Hall
2:10 Elementary Grade Conference, - - led by Mrs. Baldwin
Hymn.
3:<K) The Sunday School and
a. "Civic Righteousness," - - Rev. J. L. Bogue
b. Missions, - - - Mrs. R. H. Bent
c. Personal Evangelism ... Rev. M. L. Tate
3:45 "How to Evangelise New York" - - Miss Clark
4:00 Business Session.
Reports, Election of < (Hirers, etc.
17:30 P. M.
7:30 Orchestra.
7:40 Song Service, .... Rev. R. W. Runyan
7:50 Address, "Outlook and our - Mr. Eldrege
Soprano Solo, "My Redeemer and my Lord" - - Huck
Mrs. Edward Dow Armstrong.
8:20 Address, "Children of the Tenements" - • - Miss Clark
Collection.
H:'io Recognition of Front IJne Sunday Schools.
Hymn.
Benediction.
Will Conduct Hotel.
The New ltenovo House, which is
Hearing completion, at that place, aud
it is reported will lie conducted by Mr.
H. W. Smith, tne proprietor of The
Warner,at this place. Mr Smith is a
competent hotel uiau and with the as
sistance of his wife, who is also well
Verseil in all branches of the hotel
business, the people of our nelghbor-
Ing city will have a first-class conduct
ed hotel. We can highly reocommend
Isith Mr and Mrs. Smith to the Reno
voltes anil the traveling public, should
they take charge of the New ltenovo
House
Hres* Callers.
Miss Monroe of Boston, Mass., la
|{Ui *t at the hullie of Mrs. Belle Beat
tie and family, North Maple street.
Miss Monroe, In company with Mrs.
Beat tie, made a very pleasant cell at
the pHtjM I.litre last Thursday after
noon, betug Interested iu the print
shop. She Is an operator ou a type
setting machine 111 "ill* New England
Grocer " We enjoyed the call of these
pleaaaul ladles very much.
Mepoi I Not True.
The report waa circulated about
t'i\»ii that Mr Alfred Whiting a form
uf 1 mpl -yew of the Kuysloue Powder
i ompi4iiy, had been killed in all es
- I wmiu at Ttii Imm 111 .% tetter from
Mrs Whiting to friends in towu, d«<
ill*., tin It | .»t 4)111 t• f$ VMM ioll Ml
Whit inn ami ksieilf ere well
"Liberty and Union, One and Inseparable."— WEßSTEß.
EMPORIUM, PA., THURSDAY, AUGUST 18, 1910.
Soliciting Aid.
A aulMcription liwt ia being pawned
uroiiuii to provide money for (minting
the Hap tint church. The improvement
would bo u uoticable one. Any offer
inga from the public may bo banded to
the pitator, or to Mr. 11. Kelt.
Bread and Cake Sale.
Till ladiea of the I'renby terian
Church will have a bread and cake wile
on Saturday, Aug. aotli, from lu.tt) a.
in ,at J. I l '. Parana*' atore. Order* left
with Mra.Hinkle for croquetUm, aulada,
etc , will be filled,
Navarre llall.
Navarre llall, one of the group of
t larion State Normal buildinga, ia one
of the ttneat and moat complete (iirta*
llall* in the country. It la beautiful,
comfortable, ami convenient. I.«vit
toriea with bot aud cold water in each
room. If you are thiukiug of attend
ing a normal achool write to J. (ieorge
Itecht, I'rlni 1|M»I, ('larion, |'a , for ulr
culara and Information,
A Long Trip.
Vltaa Helen hly, ol Ml. Itegia, Mmi
tana, baa arrived in I'lmportuni to vialt
Iter grand mother, Mra. It I' ilciliuau
aud family, The young holy made
the trip all alone llr ami Mra lleil
man UMiotiug loi at ftrle Mhu Mill
make her home with the lleilioau* lor
a time Urn# II) la only in Iter tllb
year and uatwe all the way I rout lit,
Hegta without a mtabap
Street Paving.
Emporium like all towns when they
start improvements, meet with ob
stacles and opposition, usually from a
source of chronic kickers, tight wads
and ignorant ones. In Emporium the
opposition thus far dreams of bank
ruptcy, illusions and a thousand and
one non-sensical imaginary objections.
The most ludicrous position is that
taken by the Burgess, who sets up
his judgment against the unanimous
opinion of the Town Council, whose
sworn duty is just as sacred as His
Honor's. His so-called vetoes, in
some cases, are ridiculous and we can
not see what Mr. Marshall is endeav
oring to get at. In one of the mes
sages he rails about financial condi
tion of the Borogh being in a deplor
able condition and has actually induc
ed some of our citizens to believe the
charges. We took the trouble to pro
cure a statement of the actual state of
aflf.iirs from Borough Treasurer Wliite,
as follows:
FINANCIAL CONDITIOV OF EMPORIUM
BOROUGH, JULY 15TH, 1910.
LIABILITIES.
Bonds outstanding:
Electric Light, 112 500 00
Sewer K.ztension, 3,800 00
Paving Bonds, 1910, 6,000 00
Bank Note s'ooo 00
$15,300 00
ASSETS.
Sewer Extension Tax in Treasury,.... 112 469 47
Electric Light B. Tax in Treasury 116 99
Electric Light and Sewer Extension
Bond Tax, now Collecting 2,088 62
General Borough Tax, 1910, (,260 23
Due from property owners 4,500 00
Liabilities over assets 1,864 69
(15,300 00
Net Indebtedness $1,864 69
Valuation ofEmporium Borough, for the year
1910 upon, which 2 per cent, of total sum Bonds
may be issued:
West Ward 112 359,665 00
Middle Ward 451,467 00
East Ward, 232,240 00
$1,043,372 00
Total cost of paving Fourth street,
786 feet of paving, 90 feet of same to be
obargerttoßorough, including 400 feet
of drainage sewer, 12 inch pipe and 6 in
lets, not including curbing where
needed *7.500 00
Less ■'.i cost, payable by property
owners 5,000 00
Net cost to Tax-Payers, (2,500 00
Cost per foot frantage, $3.60.
Tl.is estimate is made by a responsible party,
who will give certified check and enter into a
oontract with the Borough of Rmporium to do
the work and pay all outside expenses.
1 hereby certify the above to be correct, as far
as assets and liabilities is concerned.
E. D. WHITH, Treasurer.
Does this look like a bankrupt Bor
ough, with a valuation of over one
million dollars? Eighteen hundred
dollars of indebtedness. Emporium
has, like all progressive peoples,
awakened to the fact that all substan
tial improvements increases the value
of property and adda to the importance
of our town: We should like to see
the Main street (Fourth) paved from
the creek to Junction, the bonds plac
ed placed at a low interest and floated
for a long term of years, say 2.5 years
The present tax of one mill for 1910
bondsjfor pavingßroad street mere
pittance The Burgess would the bet
ter serve the interests of the property
owners by co-operating with the
Council, whose Executive officer he is
supposed to be .not its dictator
aud boost all improvements for the
betterment of Emporium. We hat
no quarrel with the Burgess aud as a
property owner and large tax payer
we should desire to have the Burgess
and Town Council work in harmony.
Why he should oppose the paving of
the Fourth street intersection is be
yond the comprehension of many tax
payers, as well as real friends of His
Honor. I«et us have peure olid work
for Emporium, us make the main
thoroughfare of the town, as it can be,
a hai.dsome streot. I<et us ask the
next generation, who will reap the
fruits, assist iu paying the bills. Shall
we?
Left Town.
Mr. ('. 1.. Gilbert, who for the past
three years has made his home at The
Warner, Emitoritiin, departed for
Nunda, N. V., last Friday where he
will spend a short time aud will then
goto Roi hester, N. Y., where his sou,
W. G. Gilbert is eugagnd iu the hotel
business. "Dad" Gilbert has a host of
frieuds at this place aud all have a
warm spot iu tl eir hearts for him.
He is alt* ays ready to give a helping
hand aud to do whet ever lie can to aid
anyone. We siiuerely regret his tie
oartuie sud luiiin that he may live
i'tiiif aud make Emporium many visits
where he will b« accorded a uiost cor
dial vreiuome. Vis editor, personally
deeply regret* the departure of this
ptiliahcd geutlcmau, uf the old school
one of thoto considerate men uf
sound Judgment and Imiiorable Ingh
minded opinions line Iu bis opinion*,
but ]u*t Would that Hie world had
m-re men like "had" Glllterl
DEATH'S DOINGS.
METZGER.
The death of GEORGE METZ<;ER, SR.,
aged 79 years, three months and 14
days, passing to the great beyond Sun
day, Augbst 14th, 1910, at one o'clock,
p. m., after a long and painful illness
covering a period of fifteen years. A
cancerous growth made its appearance
on his cheek. In 1896 he went to Cali
fornia, where his daughter, Miss Anna,
resided and remained there for one
year, passing through two serious
operations. Returning to Emporium,
he went to Philadelphia and under
went two operations, the last check
ing the growth for at least ten years,
when it again became serious and wa«
beyond the skill of the most celebrated
specialists. lie returned home and for
months was a terrible sufferer until
death relieved him last Sunday.
Never has man displayed a more heroic
determination to master disease than
he did, having submitted to seven deli
cate and painful operations. During
his long and awful suffering his faith
ful wife took full care of him and no
one could have been more watchful
and unselfish than she through the try
ing ordeal. If ever a wife deserves a
crown in the hereafter it is tbis good
lady.
When a young man he came to Penn
sylvania from New York and settled
at Coudersport, where he married Miss
Lora Clark, who died in 1896.
By this union four children were born,
viz: J. Clark, who died in 1893, Ward,
Wellsvifle, N. Y.; Anna, died in 1906,
George, Jr., of this place. His first
wife died in April 1896. He married
his second wife, Mrs. Mary Whiteley,
Sept. 26th, 1899.
Deceased moved to Emporium in
1863 and established a jewelry store at
what is now East Emporium, but soon
moved up town, accupying a store
room in Cook's Block, on Broad street,
in company with M. M. Larrahee. then
purchased the property on Fourth
street and later erected a three story
brick block, now known as Metzger's
Block. Mr. Metzger served as post
master under President Grant, being a
faithful official. Also Burgess one
term. When ye editor came to Em
porium, almost 43 years ago, the first
two men we met where Mr. Metzger
and Mr. Larrabee. From that day to
the last we were friends, although we
often differed, honestly, upon public
questions. Mr. Metzger was one of the
most remarkable men we ever knew in
many particulars. Of commanding
appearance, elegant poise and always
cheerful; he had a carriage that could
not help but attract one. In his earlier
days he took a lively interest in all
public matters, especially the cause of
temperance, taking always the lead.
Ilegligiously, he early assisted in the
organization of the M. E. Church and
remained a faithful member to the last.
It was mainly through the efforts of
Mr. Metzger that a Masonic lodge was
Instituted here, and for a score of years
took an active part. For several years
he served as District Deputy (irand
Master, and for mauy years presided
over this lodge. A Lodge of Sorrow
j convened in Masonic rooms on Tues
i day, at one o'clock, a goodly number
' being present. After the services
I being completed the Brethren march -
i ed in a body to the afflicted home.
IKB ri'NKKAU
Brief funeral services were conduct
ed at the home, Fast Allegany Avenue,
Tuesday afternoon at two o'clock
where the deceased had resided so
many, many years, respected by all
citizens. Me thinks we can now see
his firm step and jovial coutenance
wending his way up or down Fourth
street, with a pleasant word to all as
he passed along. Kev. J. F. Ander
son, his Pastor, who wua taking a short
vacation at Altoona, Pa., caiut> homee*
penally to officiate at his funeral, dt>
livered a short but able eulogy, the
publication of which we regret we can
not give A quartette composed of
Messrs H. l\ Olmsted, I. K. Hockley,
O. 11. Fell and 11. A. Cog furnished the
music. The casket bearers, all meio- |
Iters of Kmporiuin Lodge, F & A. M.,
No. !Msl, were Hon. Geo. J. LtH.tr, M.
M. larrabee, G F. (talcum, F. P.
Htrayer, K. W (Uskill auil T 11.
Norris. C. W. liishel was director,
Interment being made iu Newton
Cemetery,
The following relatives and friends 1
from out of lowa were In attendance
at the funeral: Want MeUger, am
Wellav die, \ Y , It i . ii,, u.
brother in law , t'oudernport J II
Fry, Miunauiabuulug, J. II barren '
and V, t*. ( raven, sterling Hun
l,ood piano iur >aU-
A Hradbury Haao square) Iu good
Apply at FKI*» ufflte. 17 if.
TERMS: $2.00 —$1.50 1N ADVANCE.
THE WEATHER.
FRIDAY, Showers.
SATURDAY, Fair.
SUNDAY, Fair.
ASSETS
First National Bank,
EMPORIUM,PA.
At the close of business, Aug. 18. 1910,
$867,478.36.
You'll Forget Your Troubles
If you have a Savings Account w«g, iMc bant
—it will serve as a substantial comforter » time
of distress. Then a man always lua mr wir -
age for attacking strenuous busisses problem s
or doing ha-1 w>*V of -vry «t?nd if h**» ---*-tfou s
of some financial bnrking. Try it b» a
savings account at once.
SI.OO Starts an Account.
30 INTEREST PAID ON SAVINfI BOOK
o ACCOUNTS AND CERTIFICATES OF
DEPOSIT.
DR. LEON REX FELT,
DENTIST.
Rockwel! Block, Emporium, Pa.
DR. H. W. MITCHELL,
DENTIST,
Office over A. F. Vogt's Shoe Store
Emporium, Pa- 12y
Disastrous Fire
at Sinnamahoning.
A disastrous fire visited Sinna
mahoning early Tuesday morning
about two o'clock, totally dietroy
ing the Sinnamahoning House, occu
pied for many years by the Shafer
family, the poet office adjoining and
the large general merchandise store of
Council Bro's. The fire originated in
the Sinnamahoning House in a part of
the house where no lights or fires are
kept. It seems to be the opinion of
many that the fire was the work of an
incendiary. The llames had gained
such headway that it was impossible
to remove mach of the furniture from
the hotel. The loss on hotel and furni
ture is place at $8,000.. Mr. Shafer had
no insurance on furniture or building >
Council Bro's loss on store and post
office must be heavy for they carrried
a large stock of goods. Their loss over
and above their insurance, is about
$2,000. Barclay Bro's loss on building
is (estimated) at $3,500, upon which
there is insurance, but the members
of the firm being out of the county we
are unable to reach them.
The citizens of Sinnamahoning
should carefully investigate this mat
ter and, if the tire was of incendiary
origin, offer a liberal reward for
evidence that would lead to con
viction.
A Narrow Escape.
Last Monday evening, Messrs.
Hubert Brady and Ross Overturf,
while doing some work at the furnace
had a narrow escape from death. The
gentlemt'n were assisting in the repair
work at the plant and in the raising
of a heavy timber weighing ahont
H.OOO pounds the rope broke. Mr.
Brady was on the top of the timber
ami jumped to the ground. In the fall
the timber struck the timber on
which Mr. Overturf was at work. Both
men jumped about sixteen feet and
missed meeting their death only by a
couple of inches. This was indeed a
very close call and the young men
are to be congratulated upon their
narrow escape.
Some Water.
In our last issue, in au item giving
the capacity of the new reservoir con
tracted for by Km poriutu Water Com
pany ou Salt Hun, we erred as U> the
capacity of the reservoir. Mr. T. F.
Moore, Hupt. of Water Company, IU
I lorius us the reservoir will have a
capacity of over :(6,uoo,uuu gallons
'Hull's uiort like it and should give
their patrons good service. Work
commented on Monday.
Improved Condition,
Judge H W Ureen, accompanied by
his niece, Miss Montgomery, returned
from I'hii.tdelphia yeaterday. The
Judge reports Mrs. I Ireen in au iui
proved aud couilot table coudltion,
with bright prospect* for a complete
recovery, which will be cheering news
to the lady's many frieuda,
MU»ion at Driftwood.
The Me v, Father Me A venue, Hector
of the Catholic t'hur h ai Ur ifl*
was In Kmpurtuiu hi-Uwii trains on
Monday, Curing his vi»it he itform
id tile I'M i - thai a 111 is* toll elleudillg
over lour da)s Would lie held iu liic
Catholic church st lHrti'w<Hsl, begin
mug OH MuuiUy, Aug 41st He*
Father alotiii \i ert i : ti J >»pi«iti
• inter Will CI I »•• 1 thr Mission
NO. 27.