jQOARDWQ HOUSE, Near the Depot, Wilcox, Ta. MARTIN SOWERS, Proprietor. The undersigned has opened ft lnrga b'oardirg Iioub at the above plnce, where he is amply prepared to satisfy the wants of those who may ftvor him with their custom. no"GU20, QIIARLE8 HOLES, PBACTIOAI. WATCHMAKER, ENGRAVER JEWELER, West end of Ilydo House, Ridgway, l'. Sells as Cheap as Ever, GOLD AND SILVER WATOAES, . Clocks, Jewelry, Silverware, XX VIOLIN AND GUITAR STRINGS, Spectacles, Tens and Pencils, Exclusive .4 gent for tlio sale of ALEX. MORTON'S GOLD TENS. Repairing Watches, etc., done with the same '.oouracy bb heretofore. nov20,'G'Jtf riOMETHlKQ NEW IN RIDGWAY ! JOOT & SHOE ESTABLISHMENT ! The subscriber takes thia mzlhod of inform ing the citizens of Ridgway and vicinity that he has opened a BOOT & SHOE STORE, in the room lately occupied by Henry S. Thay er in the west end of the Hyde House, where may be found a general assortment of Ladies Shoes, Gentiemens' Boots and Shoes, Boys' Boots and Children's Shoes. ALSO, Connected with the above establishment I have a Boot and Shoe Manufacturing Establishment where work will be made to order. Repairing done on short notice and on reasonable terms. The public are invited to give me o call. ocl23,'CCIy GEORGE WALKER. MONEY IS an article despised by none, and wo arc now prepared to show how all may possess it in abundance, by following a few simple in structions which will be given FREE of charge, except the trifling sum of twenty five cents, as a guarantee of good faith. The busi ness is inexhaustible, and thousands are now engaged in it ; while to heir friends thecnuse of theii great success remains a mystery. Any party engaging will frequently receive sealed packages by express or mail. Further than this the business is all to yourself. AS toe article can bo carried in the vest pocket, ex cept when wanted for use. It needs your at. tention but one or two days in the week, or a couple of hours daily, which can lie after other business is over. No additional rent, tuxes, o." help of any kind. All engaging must be of first WATER. None but gsod smart men wanted, who can keep their business to themselves, act eon fit dentially with ine, and make from SO io $10 for every hour's service. Act promptly. Begin now and a fortune is yours. Inclose with your address !2o cents, and you will get full particulars by return mail- Address, E. F. IIALLET, nov20-8w Box 350, Titusvillc, Ia. A SPLENDID PRIZE FOR THE LADIES ! Tile fi The finest, most pleasing, and costly engrav ing ever published in America, to be presented as a premium to each subscriber to DEMOREST'S MONTHLY, a magazine of practical utility in the house, ft mirror of the fashions, and a literary conser vator of surpassing interest and artistic excel ence, acknowledged to be the modern parlor magazine of America The engraving, 28x32 inches, is from the or iginal painting, entitled, 'The Pic-Nio on tho fourth of July.' The painting look a whole year, nnd is con sidered the finest of the entire list of numerous populor productions by LillUM. Spencer. Tho engraving was the labor of four years, by three eminent artists John Rodgers, Samuel Halpin, and Samuel Hollycr ; The last named baying been induced to come from Europe to finish it.,. The engravers .have ably seconded the successful labors of the painter. None but artists can fully appreciate the skill and labor lavished on this engraving The general ef tect is very fine and impressive, and the deli rate finish to the heads will bear tho most mi nute inspection. The union of line and stipple is executed with unusual ability, and their skilful combination has greatly contributed to the success of the engravers in this uusurnasK- ed proof of their renins. Thcjwork on the engraving alone cost over seven uioutana collars, besides tho cost of the copyright, and is acknowledged by competed judges the most elaborately finished largo work va u.t biwugiaieu ,u America. Fine copies of this magnificent nicinra .n heavy plate paper, worth If 10 each, are to be given as a premium to each subscriber to DEMOREST'S MONTHLY MAGZINE. Yearly subscriptions only Three Dollars, and ten cents (which is to be Bent with, the Bub scription), for the postage on tho engraving (which will be mailed securely done up on s roller. This is certainly the largest, most liberal and splendid premium ever offered to single subscribers by rny publisher, and affords an easy and economical way for any one to secure an elegant work of art, a Parlor Picture that is only next to a piano in the way of ornamen tation, and a perpetual reminder of a day which ought to to tie cherished and held in re membrance by every true American. The reception of this magnificent picture will take every one by surprise and we do not venture anything in saying y hat $10 will not procure another that combines so much of in terest and beauty. Specimens of the Magazine, with oirctilars, giving full particulars, will be sent to any giv. n address, post free on receipt of 15 cents. Address DEMOREST' MONTHLY. itt Broadway, X. Y. W , S. SERVICE 200,000 CUSTOMERS WANTED. At the new Masonic Hall Building. STOVES at prioes tliat will please of all sirabla kinds. TIN-WARE of every kind on hand at all times. Speoial attention given to Wholesale orders. Trice list furnished to dealers on application. SHEET. TIN AND CO ITER WARE. ncnes furnishing goods a great variety. STEAM AND WATER nrEINO, 1-UMPS, FISHING AND HUNTING TACKLE, such as RODS EAS- KETS, SEINES, FLIES, HOOKS, CAPS, POWDER, &c. Jo. ALL ORDERS FOR GUN WORK Promptly attended to. BIRD CAGLS A NICE VARIETY, ROOFING, GUTTERS, SPOUTS. of Tin, Galvanized Iron and Copper an 1 every kind of HOUSE AND JOB WCRK done on short notice and warranted, AGENCY of Henry I)istons celebrated saws. Orders for saws at factory prices so licited, also for repairing. Information and rice list furnished on applioatioa. PAPER RAGS, OLD ROPE, OLD COl'PER, BRASS, PEW TER, LEAD, IRON, BEESWAX, HEAVY HIDES, DEAKON SKINS, SHEEP TELTS, GREEK BACKS,, NATIONAL BANK KOTBS, U. 8. BONDS Ao. ta&tn m exchange for Goodt or Work InJOtf. W. 8. KXRYICE. POWELL & RIME. . QOUDo i Oil THE M Hi J JON . POWELL & KIM E, At their capacious store in RIDGWAY. Ilavo on hand, a splendid assorhucnt ol all seasonable Goods adapted to the wants of the people of Elk and adjoining couutics, which they are selling at prices that defy competition. They would simply state here, that being very large dealers, their facilities for purchasing are un equalled by auy ' establishment in the, county. They buy directly from manu facturers and on the GROUND FLOOR, Another advantage. You can alwayr get what you want at their store, hence you will save time by going directly to them and TIME IS MONEY. We. have no space hers to enumerate all tho ad vantages you will havo in patronizing their establishment. Rat call aud see, and reap the advantages for yourselves. Among their Goods you will find DRY" GOODS in enlless varieties, GROCERIES choice and Iresh CLOTHING of best material superior cm and finish, BOOTS & SHOES of the best fetock and make, CROCKERY for newly married, tiiiddlo aged aud elderly. DRIED F1UJIT, BUTTER, EGGS, FORK, HAMS, LARD, FLOUR. CORN MEAL. AND EVERYTHING ELSE. Nearly all kinda U country produce Uken at tfca market value- vlnltf. TANNING ft LUMBER CO K r EYSr'TONE STORE WIMJOX PA- ATTENTION EVERYBODY SPRING OPENING 1 The largest Btore in North Western Pa., lit tcrally filled to overflowing. WINTER GOODS closing out regardless of value. Wo are opening the spring campaign with the largest and most attractive stock evre offered in this market. We shall endeavor to keep every depart ment well assorted the year round, Our DRY GOODS DEPARTMENT will always contain a large and well selected stock of Cloths Cassimcrs & Cloakings, Black and Colored Silks. Seasonable dress goods in great variety. Table Linens, Napkins Towels &c, white goods of every description, bleached and brottn sheetings all widths. GLOVES & HOSIERY TRIMMINGS and NOTIONS CARPETS and OIL. CLOTHS WALL and WINDOW PAPER, HOOKS AND STATIONERY, CLOTHING, HATS and CAPS, BOOTS SIIOKS DRUGS & MEDICINES PAINTS, OILS & ME STUFFS, LEATHER, & SHOE FINDINGS, HARDWARE, S 7 O VES . TIN- WA RE, .IRON A STL EL, NAILS & BUILDERS HARDWARE. NUTS &, WASHERS, HOUSE SHOES & NAILS, WAGON1 SPRINGS, PATENT AXLES BOXES, CROCK ERY and GLASSWARE, STONE WARE, FLOUR, FE;:D & MEAL, CORN and OATS, FURNITURE OF ALL KINDS. SASI1 & DOORS COFFINS, MATRASSES, BEDDING, &e., TOBACCO & CIGARS, TRUNKS, VALISES &. CARPET BAGS, RUBBER BELTINCx. CLOCKS GREAT VARiETY. Agents for Hoyt Bros. Celebrated Leather Uniting. With our superior facilities for obtaining heavy goods, in large quantities, from first hands we defy competition in Greocries & Provision. We invite particular attention to our choict brands of extra and double extra flour, we get direct from mills at the west thus saving to customers the profits usually pocketed by middlemen. Our flour is always fresh ground and we guarantee entire satisfaction with every barrel TAKKINO & LUMBER Ce. tlnlltf. Wtlow Pa THE OLDEST ESTABLISHED PA PER IN ELK COUNTY. THE E1IC U. ADVOCATE. HAVING THE LARGEST CIRCULA TION, IT IS THEREFORE THE AD V ERTIS.ING MEDIUM IN THE COUNTY ! ' Scrotcfl to the interest? of the tropic of (&lx (County. x&m for $ob Worit elicited unit I'vomssthj gtttcttgert to. Address J. S. BORDWELL, R DM A ay, Pa. LOltlLLAKirs EUREKA Smoking Tobacco is nn excellent article of granulated Virginia. Wherever introduced it is universally ad mired. It is put up in handsome muslin bags, in which orders fur Meerschaum Pipes are daily packed. LORILLAAD'S "YACHT CLUB" Smoking Tobacco has no superior ; being deni cotinized, ii cannot injure ncvoless constitu tions, or people of sedentary habits. It is produced from selections of the finest stock, atu prepared by a patented and origin.il manner. It is very aromatic, mild, and light weijihl hence it will last much longer than others : nor does it burn or sting the tongue, or leave n disagreeable after-taste Orders for genuine, elegantly curved Meerschaum Pipes, silver mounted, nnd pack ed in neat leather pocket eases, are placd in the Qacht Club brand daily. L 0 R 1 L L A It D ' S C E N T U II T Chewing Tobacco This brand of Fine Cut Chewing Tobacco has no superior anywhere. It is, without doubt, the best chewing to bacco in tha countrv. I-OUITAHIVS SXHFFS Have been in general us in tlio United States over 110 years, and still acknowledged . "the best.'' wherever used. If your storekeepers does not have these articles for s.ilc, ask him to gut them. They are sold by respectable jobbers hl inost everywhere. Csrcnlurs mailed on application. tLOtitl,i6lt o , nv Work. BEST CABINET ORGA'Q AT LOWEST PRICES. That tho MASON Si HAMLIN CA1U NET mid M KTROI'OLIT N ORGAN.- are the best in tho world is proved by tin almost unanimous opinion (f profession!! 1 musicians, by tho award to than of kkv enty five tiot.nand silveu jinuwor tuher highest premiums, at principal in dustrial competition, within tx f0w yearn, ineludiiiL' tho Modal i,t (lie Paris ci)o-i tioit, and by aside very much reti-Vr than that of any fimilai- instruments. This Com pany tnuiiul.'icture tiny Jirs.i,in.t inr.'ni incut, aud will oof make "cheap organs' lit any priee, or stiller an inferior inurn ment to bear Ueir name. Having nifutlv iticteased their facilities for -manufacture, by the introduction of new machinery and otbevwise, they are now makic.' better Organs than ever before, at increased ccoti omy in cost, which, in accordance with their fixed policy of petlin nlways ut least remunerative profit, they are now nfli rino at prices of i rif't i iir work, V () IJ R () if T A V K O I! 0 A NS, Pirn Walnut (Ve, 850. FIVE OCTAVE ORUAN-', Double Reed, stops ( IVoAi, I)iiy.tt,iu -IA -loiui, Fuc, TinKiiuutj 8125." Other style in proportion. Circulars, with full particulars, including accurate drawings of different styles of or gnus, and much information which will bo of service to every purchaser of an oran, will be sent free, and postage paid, tolicy ODe desiring them. MASON & HAMLIN ORGAN CO. 4v 151 Tretuout t. IJostouj 5!)0 Eioad way, Now York. "ANIIOOD ; HOW LOST, HOW RE- STORED 'just published, n new edition nf III! PIT I V l. li u-i.'i r -o - - - - ... j . i. u i.l.lj L; L L 1. IS li A I r. L) ESSAY nn the r-Jicul cure (without medicine)' of St'KBMATonnim'A, or Seminal Weakness, I'lvoluntar.v S.-iuir.ul Losses, iMPtiiKscv, Mental ami Phis cul Incapneitv,' Impediments to Marriage, etc. ; also, Co kumi'tion, El'ii.Ki'sr, and Fits, induced It self indulgence or f exuul extravagance. Bf-rl'rice, in a sealed envelope, only ti cents. The celebrated author, in this admirable essay, clearly demonstrates from a thirl y years' successful practio1, that the alarming consequences of self abuso may bo radically cured withont the dangerous use of inlei-unl mod cine or the application of the knife poiuting out a mode of euro at once simpln' certain, and cltVotual, by mean of which every Bufl'erer, no matter what his condition mav be, may cure himself cheaply, privately and radically. J' fltaThis Lecture should be in the hands of every youth and every man in the laud. Sent, under seal, in a plain envelope, to any address, po,!pa,d, on rece'pt of six cents, r two post slumps. Also, Dr. Cu'.verweH's Marriage Guide," price 2 ) cent s. Address the Pub Ushers, CUAS. J. 0. KLIN K Co., 127 Iiowcry, New York, l'ost-Oilice Dox 4,68b. vluSoyl. JOB WORK of all kinds aud deseri dooe ut this office. Til 111 y. ISITINO CARDS NEATLY EXECUT. ed at this ofioe. MEBRY CHRTT" AND HAPPY NEW Y i .- -., T0 Just Received at BAIRD'S VARIETY HALL, a fine assortment of Toy for Holiday Pres ents consitinc; of PAR TAX FIGURES, JEWELL BOXES IX Endless Variety, Vases All Kinds, Toilet Setts, Toy Tea Setts, Por The Little Ones, Harmonicas, AcsorJeoiis, Dolls, Doll-Babies, Toy Speak ing Animals. Al.o the Latest Novelty iu Doll IIead3 of Parian Granite with Head Dress and lar.RinS. Something new ; drop in and see thfitu No trouble to show jjoods if you d not wish to buy; also a full Hue of other Tovs too umcrious to ojcutieu. v 1 n3 4i QTiLL AIILAD ! Quit G 11 EAT BOSTON DOLLAR STORE! We want rood reliable n.renls in ever- nart nf the country, l'y employing your spare limo '" c.iu).aim sending ns your orders, vou can obtain the most liberal commissions, eithou iu cash i,r merchandise, and all goods sent by us will bo tis represented, and wo iriiaruntui) satisfaction to every one dealing at our honse. .Igcnts should collect ton cents t'nitii eve, y citstuiiier, and furtvnrd to it iu ndvi.nca, lor descriptive checks oft he goods we s-.dl J lie holders of the checks have the tirivil""A of either purchat.-ing the urt .c!e t hereon des cribed, or of exeliiniiclii;' for ,-inv article men tioned on our cat a ejiue, nuuiberin-; over i:') ditiercnt nriieles, not one of which can lie nur- chur-ed in the M-vuul wav lor the sanio uiouey. Tli'i advantages of tirsi sending the cliecks are these : We ti re constantly Inlying small lots of very valuable g eels, which are 'not oil our calnl'i goes, and for which wo is. me checki until all arc sold ; bc-sides. in every, club, wo will put. checks for witches, (oi'.i-, blanket . dress patterns, or come other article ofiqual tlalue. e do not oll'"r , single article of tiicrcli.iti vusethat can lie soid by regular dealers ut our price We do Hot ask you to buy goods from is unless we can teli Inem cheaper ihnny.ui can obtain ihem in any other, while the greater pa;toluiir guudti are sold at about ONE HALF TUG HUG L'f.AR IIATKS. Oiirslonl; cousisls hi part of tlio foli.-wlng oods : Shawls, l'.lankots, (liiilts. Cottons, Gingham. I'ress l.u.o.ls, Tabic Linen, owc'.s Homc ry, (ilnves. Skii-w, (.'otsets. Silve:'. lilate l Ware, Spoons pla'lo.l on Nickel, liver, Dissert Forks, Five bottle I'l.iled i'.is tors ISriiiania wai-e, Glass war.', I'. ble and lVickcl Co: It i-y, in Oreat. Vnrfi-ty, Flegant French and (i,i-n-;'ti Faney Hoods, lleam ilul I'holeni aph Albums tit1 ihoN.'W. est and Uioi.oM .Siyle.-, jn ,,i,,,:eo ;V1 Velvet U-.n.liiigs. Heavy (j, .uj I'lute I Jewelry of ihe latesi and' i,.w,..:- . v We have tils , n:d a. rniigeiiifuts with muiio if I he lcadiliL' lieblishiii.f I .1 . . bio ns to -eli toe standard and la.e-i work, of tun, tors at aimut oiuvh-ilf the regubir priee.i : such as llyroi., Jiurns. Moore, Milma ' .fu l leniiysou s Works, in full pit j cit;i b:a. iiigs, and Iniinircds of olhera. These and cvsrj thing else for ONE UOLLMt FOR EACH ARTICLE. In every order flinoiiiiiiii'. to nnr ei cnmpaiiie.l by the ea-h, I lie p L-i, t ,,,v n'V-.in . - , .... .- t.t.j uiuu over .jiiiij, iu Ly bo retained to I'AV r:i :: j-.vprkss c;i aiig ks. COMMISSION TO AGENTS. For an order of frotr a club of thirty, we will lir.v the n""iil h. eioiitr.w.-t. .. e i ' t ., , , . "'.varus ei Reached ,r brown slicelin j. good dress pattern, .... ,,.,w. ,..oi.i aiiern. or i i .j.) m cash. For an oidcr of Si t) I'mm , ik r ..: will pay fhe agent r-" yards of brown or bleach ed sheetiiiff. himtiiiv i. .,,. .1, ..n i .. . --o -..-w .......I,, ull ,voO! shawl, orj-i in ci.-li. I or Mil Old ! of SI Oil from a I..K 1 ifl wll pay lho ti-'jiii 110 yards 'I yard wide), shee ui, snleuuid sewing uiachina, or Sll iu cash. iEND MONEY liY IJEGISTHIlEb LETTEH3. For further particulars Gcud for calalogucs. Address . G HO ROE A. PLUM ME It & CO., (Successors 10 Harris k lMummer ) Nos. .10 and 40 Hanover Street, Koston, Muss. njvO.'lj'J lf The Great lleformer of the Ptase, who, having aliau -Iuiied sing? life, now exhibits in vivid col ors the wliolo tli nv yorl4 before and behind, Ihd tceues. Ileipg t; ut hful, moral and high-' tuned, as well as sensational, rich and racy, it outsells all other books. JSeitutifully Hlustia ed with 40 spirited engravings, 2i full-paga cut, (i,r)0 pKes, on rose tinted paper. Greatest inducements yet ofi'ored. l'rospectus, sampl copy, Boxes and Stutionery, Free, For circu lar explaining, address immediately 1WUME. LEE Si CO., I'ubliBhers, either at Philadelphia, Peuna., Ciuciuatli, Ohio, or Middletown, Con necticut. 4w
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