THE CAMERON COUNTY PRESS. ESTABLISHED BY C. B. GOULD, MARCH, 1866. V0L.44 Usher's Banquet. The members of the Society of Ush ers of the First Methodist Episcopal Church were given a banquet in the lecture room of the church on Tuesday evening of this week, by the pastor and some of the ladies of the congre gation. This society was organized a year ago, authorized by the Quarterly Conference, and has a membership of twenty-four young men; twenty of whom were in attendance. After a sumptuous repast, the annual election was held. The officers elected to serve the coming year are: George S. Piper President; James Ulmer, Vice Presi dent; William Spence, Secretary; George Risliell, Treasurer. It was de cided that the ushers shall serve in monthly relays this year. Alter the transaction 1 other business the society adjourned, all feeling that a most delightful evening had been spent toget her. Announcement. >1 v Geo W. Keith, of Couder.sport, a musician of high standing in the northern tier of counties, has decided to visit one or two days each week in Emporium, for the purpose of giving instructions on the violin or brass in struments. He comes here very high ly recommended by many noted musi cians and instructors in New York and Pennsylvania. Any person desiring to receive instructions will please ad dress or call on VV. S Sterner, Empori um, Pa. Birth. Born, to Mr. and Mrs JohnT. llyan, this place, on Dee. '26 th, 1910, a daugh ter. Mrs. Ryan was formerly Miss Ruth C. Sullivan. The young couple were married last January--but kept the marriage a Becret until the little Miss arrived. The husband is in Little Rock, Ark., where he fills an excellent position. The young wife expects to join her husbind in the near future, at Little Rock, where they will make their hv>mu. New Manager. Mr. Robt. B. Winkett, for eight years in charge of Dr. Humphrey Pharmney at Brocfewiy vlile, hns the management oi iti" emporium Drug Co's store, in Rockwell block and en tered upon the active discharge of his duties. Mr. W., who ciyue.-i highly recommended, has rented one ot the R Soger dwellings ami < xpcct his family this week. Passed the Million Dollar Mark. Passers by the First National Bank have been pleasantly interested in reading the Bulletin Board, which daily announces the financial condi tion of this solid financial institution. By reading their announcement in to day's I'ii« you will note the solid standing ol this great institution. Arm Broken. Last Thursday afternoon, while Miss Ada Martin was coming down the steps from the residence of Mr. Austin Jones on Third street, with whom slit makes her home, she had the mis fortune to 112 ill, breaking her righ arm near the elbow. Miss Martin is very unfortunate, having fallen just a year ago, hr» .iking an arm. Clemens Price A very pretty wedding tookjplace at t ie M. E. parsonage, at Yeagertown, Mifflin >unt v, I i, fhursday ev« .ing, D. i emh-r 22 M»tu, !; v |> D. Ksuff mm, pastor < t!l isting, T ( »• contract ing partiesi treri Prof, L. C. ( lemt-i'*, principal of Sixth Ward, Lewi* iwn, Pi., and Mi** Price o N» wt>.n li tmlltitii. Pa. The gruoui i* .* gr.idu ,ll .1 f'uiuh. rl U>d V Mil St if •R If n> >i wh iol, Shlppen*l»urg, Pa., gradu ating in theeiussof IHuft II hash, en a MieeesofUl teacher «v«f since I**l year he wa* th«« popular print p*l of the Sin'ot 'n (h.'i.iun Grammar him'. The hi ! la U t .U e uuuii< ii- * mmu« a hippy wt dtlt.d lil Tm « w hts m attuning. Metiuvered I ruin "sivi m*«%. The insny f»iri «l« »#f M '| huittu* I'mvuii «tn , >. <1 tut lmi .HI i| » •i reel, u-1 Haitii lay, Itiw a.» fum's llr>t "p|" arane* »tc« Idm rev I at ml him ti< hut it ' it. ( y, Nut We I Witt tail* a Hull || ittiu,H*r ut pupils In plawu r..rtt», singing and har- KmpariUtti, Ha. Jan. i tail |T M. luf IM*. v. .irsutg team, *' >|W»» • • tK J-aa» DEATH'S DOINGS. MCCOOLE. JOSEPH MCCOOLE, aged 38 years, j died at bis home on Third street, early j last Sunday morning, after suffering | for several years with the dread dis i ease tuberculosis of the lungs. About | one year ago Mr. McCoole went to ' Denver, Col., in hopes of regaining his 1 lost strength, but in spite of all that i could be dono death claimed its own and his life ebbed away, the end com | ing, just shortly after the daw n of the New Year. The funeral took place on ' Wednesday morning at St. Mark's ; Catholic Church, where High Mass was j celebrated by the Rev. Father T. B. Downey, Reetor of the Church. Do i ceased is survived by his wife and two ■ children. Mr. McCoole had been a most faithful employee of the P. R. R. , Co., being employed as a carpenter and worked as long as his health would | permit him to do so. The Knights of Columbus and the Fraternal Order of • Eagles, of which orders deceased was ! a member, attended the fuueral. The i interment was made in St. Mark's | Cemetery. Mr. Bernard Egau Was the i funeral director. The PRESS extends ; its sympathy to the bereaved family. Thank You, Friend. Our old friend John E Smith, of i Sterling Run, sent us a letter of New | Year's Greeting that pleased us greatly. ■ While he enclosed a check for a year | in advance he also included $1.50 for a ' friend, we greatly appreciate his opin ion of the PRESS, in these words: "A mighty good paper for every man, { woman and child in Cameron county I to read." The editor's p tthway is not j strewn with roses and a beautiful bou l quet like the above, from one of our j most prominent citizens, we priza very j much and wish that kind Providence ' may extend every happiness to John E. Smith and his estimaoie family dur ing 1911 aud then some . An Agreeebic Surprise. Last Saturday evening about seventy five friends ol Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Hol comh gave them an agreeable surprise by taking possesion of their home on jon West Filth btre. i. Every member j of the party was laded down with good things to eat and an elaborate repast ' wast njoyed airl i ye y • I i - int even ing spent Mr. Holt ;!) recen.lyre , turned fr. .11 the Willi,mibport Hospital ! where he underwent a t- rious opcra i lion. \\ e are pleased to slate that he i is slowly recovering and hope he will ! soon enjoy good health. Mr. and Mrs Hoi. nib v sh to thank j their many friends IU this viciuily for ! their kindness. Reopening of the Sinnain.ihoning I Methodist Episcopal Church. I The church will fie re-opened next j Sunday, Jan. ft'.h. The interior is , beautiful, walls decorated, repainted and new carpet lot tin- main auditor ium. PRODHAM I IK SEKVIIK. Rev. Dr Stevens, l» lt .t. Supt. will be 1 the preacher Suuday HI •ruing; Pastor ;iu the evening. Kev, James K. SUill ) ingtun of Uenovn, Monday and Tues day evening; I: P-ittuu Wt-Uiii-sday j evening; Thursday evening, Rtv An | dersun of Emporium and Friday evi-uing, Lev. Ltwson of Wt -it port. Tuesday evening, J ul. loth will be Epworth league Kally sn I Wednes day evening, Sunday S hool Kally. Siuiiamahoning, Pa, Jan. 3, lull. Have Cone West. Mm. Joseph K i>e, aaoomp mini by her suit Hubert Ksy.j and graud-t u .Master Joseph fl.irt, d.p.r.ed ior S- do Woollen, Wadi, last Tu day, Clutches the Thro.il, I ill i too DM' symptom I»r Grip I • I ||M|| ll. tf an TK.- a»ual «> u.ptuma ui Grip are lu Hut »*., UMa.ru, Hat MM aud SaiM IU ti t It tl AND CHEAT, CUUGL, Sum I'TIF.>I»I, ti#»-r*l Pr-Mtratioii »ol F«v*>r. Il.ttnphr«>> vi'Hiv taken *.*#!> tut« It niiuri pruMit tly Takt-u ILiMq.)ili>» > llfiu. *, \t»>tuoii» Co., Cm, William and Van •trtmU, Svw liuMtl ruiitt lu« ,\ HratltMiry Huau M|uaiei ta «t<od V«M "Liberty and Union, One and Inseparable."— WEßSTEß. EMPORIUM, PA., THURSDAY, JANUARY 5, 1911. Society Events. EMPORIUM SOCIAL CLUB. On Tuesday evening, December 27th, 1910, the Emporium Social Club gave another of their enjoyable dances and a large crowd was present, many guests being present from out of town. *"«* FRIDAY EVENING PARTY. Misßs Lora McQuay was hostess at a very pleasant evening party given at her home on Vine street on Friday. Cards were the chief amusement MISS JORDAN ENTERTAINS. Miss Rena Jordan entertai ied sev eral friends at her home on West Sixth street last Thurday evening. Cards were the main features of the evening. Rafreshments were served. Miss Jor dan's guests numbered about twenty. CARD PARTY. On Wednesday evening of last week, Miss Marion Judd, assisted by her brother, Mr. J. Warner Judd, enter tained several friends. A most de lightful evening was spent in playing cards and other games. Of course "big eats" followed the games. It was voted a pleasant evening by all who attended. WATCH PARTY. The commodious residence of Mr, Geo. Metzger, Jr., was the scene of a gay and festive time last Saturday evening when Mi-s Kate Metzger en tertained about twenty of her friends. The evening was spent in playing cards after which refreshments were served. DASKET BALL AND DANCE. Ou Monday evening, December 20th, 1310, a fine basket ball game was play ed at the opera house, the toss-up being between Renovo and Emporium, resulting in a victory for the home team, with a score of 32 to 16. R was a very interesting game although a lit'le are-aider!. After tlv* ghirw a social dance was given by the Empori um team. RESCUE HOOK AND LADDER DANCE. Last Friday evening the twenty fourth annual ball of the Rescue Hook and Ladder Company was hold at the opera house and was very largely at tended. A programme of twenty four dances was carried out, the music b'jing rendered by the Uermania Orchestra, of Lock Haven, Fa. A most bountiful supper was served on the stage during intermission. The happy dancers were loathe to leave the hall aud many staid until, as tlio old say ing goes, "they put the fiddle in the box." SLKttSH RIDE. Last Saturday evening, Mr. Lee \V* Felt entertained the I'niou Friendly Society and a few more friends at his pleasant home on West Fourth street The tirst part of the evening was de. voted to a most enjoyable sleigh ride, tin routi hi in); up Rich Valley. The night was an ideal one for that sort of pleasure. After the return of the happy "bunch", elegant refreshments w* ro fc. rved aud the remainder of the evening was given over to a general good time, until the blowing of the wlusil' < announced the New Year and shortly alter the guests departed for their Homes. KRU NIM.V SOCtKnr KNTttRTAINKD. Mi»s Bessie Mci|uay and Mr. Itusmdl M. M< <juay entertained the I'nion Friendly Society at their home on Vim »tri«", A'cdnc*lay evening, DvOMUtuHP "J* It. The limit) featuro of the evening was au air ship trip and all thu t»unU heartily on|oyed the j uritey, which iucluded many cities lu th« lulled States and also many of the foreign countrkM, vi«lllnt; many uotml people. Alter returning to the earth, delicious refreshments were wrvid. All prcm nt enjoyed the novel entertainment About I >rty person* wore pre ellt, man) outside the i \ Hoftttfll Ul HMtil lIKHa Hu MftturUay evening Mrs Juliu 't'rt>!"»wt-Oier entertain**! a party ol It wmhi lit honor ol Her brothers, the Mt-•** At >tr»w ami Jsme< I'avan augti, o| I'tttaliurn, ami Irsuk t avan .tnjti alto attends «; I tool at Willlauis p'irt. V g>">d Ills «tan had b> all who Si ere present and lite guuets departed fnf ihiiif tinMiMi IM lim mw •u*4 utter «4« tU i *u* i«rr» «***rv Hi || (ViVUlitt iUuif Ml DINNER PARTY. Mrs. E. D. White entertained a few friends at six o'clock dinner at her pleasant home on Fourth street, last Thursday evening. Covers were laid for six. * * * MISS SPENCE ENTERTAINED. Tuesday evening, December 27th Miss Charlotte Spence entertained sev eral of her friends at her home on Broad street. A most delightful even ing was spent. Dainty refreshments were served and at a late hour the guests departed for their respective homes. JOLLY SLEIGH RIDE Last Friday evening, a party of young folks enjoyed a sleigh ride, t.« Gardeau, where they were entertained by Miss Eduaand Master Karl Zimmer. A line supper was served. About twelve o'clock the merry "bunch" left for home, arriving here at a very early hour. Those present were the Missis Edna and Naomi Dodge, Nancy Spence, Grace Halderman, Myrtle Klock, Lulu Rhone, Belle and Alice Kaye and Ruth aud Ellen Metz, and Messrs ller kie Joues, Junes Ulmer, Karl and Albert -Metz, George Piper arid Wil liam Spence. NEW YEAR'S DANC E Last Monday evening the Emporium Social Club gave one of the most en. joy able dances ever given in Empori um. A special orchestra, composed of Miss Ida Seger, of this place presiding at the piano, Mr. George W. Keith of Coudersport, violinist, and Mr. lLirold Fitch of Olean, N. Y., trap drummer, rendered the music which was simply fine and all that could be desired, A buffet lunch was served by Seger & Co., and was heartily enjoyed. Many guests from out of town were in attendance. The happy assemblage, "tripped the light fantastic" until the small hours of the morning and were rwetvti"»'» reluctant to hear the sound of "Home, Sweet Home" waltz. * * * ANOTHER DANCE. The Parish llouso of Etnmauual Church, was the scene of much merry making on Monday evening, when the "Younger Set" gave one of their pleasant little dances It was giveu in honor of Robert Kaye, who departed for Seattle, Wash., Tuesday afternoon. "Bob" expects to be absent for about one year. During the course of the dance delicious refreshments were served. All present had a very en joyable evening. DINNER AND TREE. On Christmas Eve, Mr. and Mrs. John Hemmer eutertained a party of lettle lads and lassies at their pleasant home iu honor of their niece, Miss Adeline Fenton. At'er a pleasant afternoon, dinner was served at six o'clock, after which the little guests were treated with a visit from Santa t.'laus. All gathered 'round a most beautiful Christmas tree, which was found wailing for them and each iu turn received a gift. All present had a royal good time. Severe Fall. I.mt Friday evening, while Mr. Harry Anderson, the popular day clerk at the Warner, was ascending the bteps going from Fifth to Sixth street, tier the i. sidence of N. J. Swart/., had the misfortune to fall, strieking his uotte, cutting a deep gash across thai member, also bruising his fact) con sitler. ihle. Dr. II S. Pa llt dressed the injured member aud Harry took iu the il tn -e Ju4t the i Hl.', although he did not look his ht ,t. The Injury wu»m Ittiu considerable itußuy auce. First Christina*, The yuuug Ittdieb of town, members of the oiioo fauioub Humbler*, were r< iii.-tiibt i. ion I linttiu ii by receiv ing i arils from MIM Lima Le.ma Hopper, ol New Hyruis, Florida. This interesting little lady i« the daughter, tit Mr and Mr*. Cecil Hopper and daughter nl dr. slid Mra. Her bert l i.iy, ui thl* p ace This was thc litlle gill's first Christmas, and the ytiuiid la. llea are more than pleased witfe the leuit uibi am e. ii a > Me•>i gll ed. Vilas Alice i|uigley has resigned as l« teller ol the eighth grade IU I inpori um ami felt for Clarion, wfitiu *ht wiil eutMr the Hl4te Nuriual Hel»u.<l VilM St Ihe O' Keelw, id Merllt.g Han, lias INMIH slot ted Ut fill the I aeauey (fill* tiill Wedding Bells. MORAN—HAYES. morning, December 28tb, 1910, at 10 o'clock, at St. Mark's Roman Catholic Churoh was the scene of a pretty wedding, at which time Mies Myrtle Margaret Morao, daugh ter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Moran, became the wife of Mr. Leo T. Hayes. Only the immediate members of the families witnessed the ceremony, which was preformed by the Rov. Father T. B. Downey, Rector of the Church. Miss Clara Fredette, of this piace, was maid of honor and Mr. C. Harold Seger did the honors of bust man. After the wedding ceremony tlio bridal party and relatives repaired to the home of the bride on East Third street, where an elaborate wedding breakfast was served. The bride was becomingly gowned in a suit of tan colored pongee and wore a black hat. Miss Fredette, the bride's maid, was attired in a bine gown with hat to match. Mrs. Hayes has only been a resident of Emporium a short time, yet she has made many friends, winning them by her amiable disposition. Mr. Hayes has spent his entire life in this community and his friends are legion. The wedding oc curred on the anniversary of the birth of the groom and what better gift could he have received than a most charming bride. The happy couple departed on the cast bound flyer, at noon, for a wedding trip, which in cluded Philadelphia, Washington and several other [ laces of interest. They have taken up their residence at the home of tho groom's parents, Mr. and Mrs. D. C. Hayes, Fifth stret. The PRESS joins with their many friends in wishing them prosperity and happi ness and may their lives be one con tinual sunshine. Students Return to School. The following students have return ed to their respective schools, after spending the holidays in town: Mine Jean McNarney, Messrs. LynnStrayer, Carl Thompson and Edwin Baldwin, State College; Misses Margaret Cavey, Margaret Kelley, Marion Baldwin ard Kathryn Blumle, St. Elizabeth's Col lege, at Allegany, N. Y.;Misa Mildred McQuay, Messrs. Will Welsh, Karl Metz and Frank Egan, Clarion State Normal; Misses Vera Olmsted and Kate Metzger, Oberin, Ohio; Messrs. Frank Cavanaugh and Frank Housler, Commercial College, Williamsport; Messrs. Chas. Commerford and Emmet (loary, Chamberlain Military Academy, Randolph, N. Y.; Mr. Lee W. Felt, Hamilton College, Clinton, N. Y ; Mr. Claude E. Rentz, Carnegie Technical School, Pittsburg; .Miss Lena Bair, West brook Commercial College, Oloat , N. Y.; Mirs Stello Teba, at the Con vent, St. Marys. Save Your Quail. You know Bob, so line and cheery along about harveat time, and so friendly too, aud sociable like, calling to you from the meadow 112« tic *, or old stump, or maybe from the potato Held where he has been feeding on "tatt r bugs." You may not know that Bob in spec ially fond of these, and of cabbage worms, as well as of several other kinds of bugs and worms that bother the farmer. But he is, and he makes a full hand in the Meld every dav, rain or shine, all of which entitles him to your protection, and commends him to your care when the ground is ><>> <!et ply covered with snow that he can't urnb for his living, which he would * hrerfully do II he had a elutrxe, or < ven half a chan.te. It i up (o you farmer* and suburbau iii s to look after lit b, anile the snow 11 on, for hu is in a bad w y now, and is calling plaintively and pitifully-to >oll fur lor food and shelter Krasiuus U 1 MM Sptvlsl Servient. Special rellgiou« services began Jan. Ist, at North t 'reek school Imuut aud at Itlch Valley Church, service* to be- Kill J. Miliary Mb lively evening at 7i Jo clock, tjuarlttrly meeting at 1 : o'clock (Quarterly ineeliiitf at the Church, January 1 Hit and I tilt. I'otue aud enjoy these meetings Tile Hey. 11, C. Shares will be thu speaker. K*v W. F It u.i, I's-tor R*ewv*fi<ig I mm Operation. Miss t'lara S ouugc, ol this place, h*d a vwry «h In ale operat 10u perform ut| uii Its 1 thi' at on Monda) , I'eieiw- Imr Mtb. I»«s. W H Hush aud M.». I alk performed the oj ctailun Miss has mt far r*. uivrml so to b* Hu 1 »«!«. 'l'Hu hit tdiug suits, lit piM* aud 41 TERMS: $2.00 —$1.50 1N ADVANCE. THE WEATHER. FRIDAY, snow Flurries SATURDAY, Snow SUNDAY, Snow ABSETS First National Bank, EMPORIUM. PA. At the close of business, Jan. 4, 1911. SJ, 028,102.23. START 1911 RIGHT. I Un't right uow a good time lo take stock o» your financial condition. During the past 10 years of prosperity ho* much of your income j have you saved? N'ot so much a - you should'' I Why not start mil right now by opening an ac ! count at this bank and save your tuture Income? We furnish deposit slip?, checks and pass books free. SI.OO Starts an Account. 30 INTEREST PAID ON SAV'INTI HOOK ° DEPBSIT TS ANT> CERTIFICATES OF DR. LK'-X R I \- Fi;;/i. .DENTIST. Rockwell Block, Emporium, Pa. DR. H, W. MITCHELL, DENTIST, Office over A. P. Vo £ t's Shoe Stow Emporium, Pa 12y Special Offering. Next Saturday, January 7th, a beautiful $2 50 box of candy will be given away, absolutely free, at nine o'clock, j). in. Every 10c purchase made during the day enlitleH you to a number. SEOER & Co. Installation and Supper. Last Monday evening, at the regular meeting of the P. O. S. of A., the new ly elected officers of the: order were in s'Mlled into office by Distriot President, Mr. Harry J. Haverly, of Renovo, Pa.' After the repuhr bustrc 112 the <•' imp 1,1,1 (1 nand several lady friends enjoyed a bounti ful supper. As Others See Us. Kit the I'KK" s tli-'oviitjfhly appre ciatcd by .the business men of this place as well as surrounding towns and cities, in evident from the very flattering eu d irsements we almost weekly receive especially from the papers of adjoin ing counties. We are here to advance the interests of Cameron county and if our eflorts to give our advertisers up to-date work is appreciated we are pleased. Ihe following items clip from ex changes, showing how Emporium looks to others: Coudersport Journal. One has only to glane the Cam eron County Press to see what kind of a trade town Emporium is The Press is full of ad vs the year ronnd and at Christmas time is running over '24 pages. 10 Id ret 1 Eagle. The C.inn ron County 1 .ws issu.'d in •21 la«t' week, carrying H pages of lo';il ad\e in., I * ii use of Printers' ink snows a stir among the business men of Emporium that should certainly head oil a lot of mail order business. Its bound to come for it is positively the only way to lessen the drain on local trade. IT these mail order concerns off. r a <t for |5.9H that a local dealer might 1... -named to have on his counters, the lucid descrip tion niakt i it worth frlo or sls to a prospective buyur, and the mail oroer house gels the order. It i»u't unrea i jDable to asseit thai 1 i • tiers in their Various lines haw letter goods at prices that will con.part favorably with mail order houm-i, bu< where the mail-jfdei ion - s pay bij. salaries for brain \ meu to prepare at tiuoadvs fur tln'in, local merchants kru prone to Ucglei't or ovetl'Mik t(i- imp irtut factor in their busluexs entirely. Kill tors of papt rt can c argt.e tills m titer without making it mio gcth eto the merchant that they ar Umar gumeuts merely to build t.p their own bit si ires*. (If (xxirsM looking at it from that standpoint it is onh up to the merchant* to lie • >oviu> •<1 •>v exper IMM a lai t win h > tirtaniiy the Kitrpo rltiiu people must apprr< lute. It Is a 4ft: venture to assert that if has il ttter uliauls Would put tlie aluount ol uiotley into judn • tus is* »p»|<i i advertising that lht<y do lii to lull utlafs sud racks, * ti'.j tire returns would In* tar uiocu protttahli Vnd It is prorti tnat 1,-verj umv IN 112 ffMi*. |i| huum n ti4> lor In N*w Mviertsrs. t'Uo i «4wo/141 t'st'lir t'atupariy on Jan Ist, m vwl lmto list lliti looms r«- i sutijr VINIII ti i.y nit i mfmktm I'MW «| Of 9*4 FUM(it NO. 47.
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