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.
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