QTILLAULADI OUR GREAT BOSTON DOLLAR STOKE ! We want good reliable agents In every part of the country. By employing your tpare time to form clubs anil Bending us your orders, you can obtain the most liberal commissions, eithou In cash or merchandise, and goods Bent by us will be as represented, and we guarantee satisfaction to every one dealing nt ourhonse. Agents should collect ten cents from every customer, and forward to us in advance, for descriptive checks ofthe goods we sell. The holders of the checks have the privilege of either purchasing the article thereon des cribed, or of exchanging for airy article men tioned on our catalogue, numbering over 6('0 different articles, not one of which caa be pur chased in the usual way for the some . nioncv. The advantages of Hrst sending the checks are these ! We are constantly buying small lots ofjery valluable goods, which are not on our. catalogues, and for which we issue cheeks until all are sold ; besides, in every, club, we will put checks for watches, quilts, blanket, dress patterns, or some other article of ciihrI dalue. We do noi offer a single article of merchan vuse that can be sold by regular dealers at our price. We do not ask you to buy goods from is unless we can sell them cheaper than yon tan obtain them in any other, while the jrcater fait of our goods are sold nt about ONE-HALF THE REGULAR RATES. Our stock consists in part of the following goods : Shawls, Blanket", Quilts, Cutfons, Ginghams, Dress Goods, Table Liucn, . owcls. Hosie ry, Gloves, Skirls, Corsets, Silver--lilated Wuie, Spoons plated on Nickel Silver, Dessert Forks, Five-bottle Plated Cas tors lirittania ware, Glass ware, Ta ble and Pocket Cutlery, in Great Variety, Elegant French and Ger man Fancy Goods, Dcautiftil Photograph Albtim9 of the New. est and Choicest Styles in .Morocco and Velvet Bindings. Heavy G -.hi and Fluted Jewelry of the latest aud ncnesi styles. We have alsj made arrangements with some of the leading publishing houses that will ena ble us to sell the standard and latest works of authors at about one-half the regular prices : such as llyron, ISurus, Moore, Milton aud Tennyson's Works, in full gilt and cloth bind' ings, and hundreds of others. These and cverj thing else for ONE DOLLAR FOR EACH ARTICLE. In every order amounting to over $50, ac coinpauiod by the cashths agent may return $2 ; and in every oidcr owcr i-iUl), $1 may be retained to TAV THE EXPRESS CHARGES. COMMISSION TO AGENTS. For an on'er of s-.IO frorr a club of thirty, wc will pay the agent as commission, So yards ef bleached or brown sheet'.iig, good dress pattern, nil wool pants pattern, or ,10 in cash. For an older of Sr'iO fioni a club of sixty, wc will pay the agent 05 yards of brown or blench ed sheeting, 'muting case watch, all wool shawl, or.7 in cash. For an order of 4 K'O, from a club 100, wo will pay the agent 110 yards, 'I yard wide), sheeting, splendid hewing uiaehine, or $11 in cash, SEND MONEY BY REGISTEREL LETTERS. For further particulars send lor catalogues. Address GEORGE A. PLUMMER & CO., (Successors to liurj is 1 Pluiiiuicr ) Nos. 30 and 40 Hanover Street, Boston, M. u-jvliO.'G'J tf T HUE SATXEDA Yi'VEN 1NG POST. THREE MONTHS GRATIS 1 This cheapest and be.-t of the Literary Week lies is offering unequalled inducements to new subscribers. In the first paper of October, it commenced B brilliant Novelet, culled " a Family Failing," by Elizabeth Present t. Jt also is now running a serial, called " Gcorgo Canterbury's Will," by Mrs. Henry Wood, the famous author of ' East lynne," &c. . NEW NOVELETS will coutiniially succeed each other. Among those already on liund or iu progress, are " Under a lian," by Ainaudn M. Douglas ; Leonie's Secret," by Frank Lea Eeusdiel ; a Novelet, by Miss Ilosuier, c. The post also gives the geuis of the English magazines. NEW SUBSCRIBERS For 1870 will liaue their subscriptions dated buck to the paper of October lid, until the largo exti a edition of that dute is exhausted. This will bo thirteecn papers in ndditien to the regular weekly numbers for lb70 or fifteen mouths in all ! When our extra edition i ex. hausted, the names of ull new subset ibers for 1870 will be eutcred on our list the very week they are received. TERMS : $2 50 a, year. Twocopies.fi. Four copies, $6. Five copies (anil one gratis) $8. One copy of the Post and one of lue.Lady' Friend, $1- A copy of the large and bountiful Premium Stool Fugraving, ' Taking the Measure ofthe Wedding King " engrave! in England at a cost of $20CO will be sent to every lull ($2 50) ubscriber, and to every person sending a club. This is truly a beautiful engraving ! Audross H.PETEE.S'ON&CO., 819 Walnut Street, Philadelphia. Specimen copies seut free for five cents. OUR HOME PHYSICIAN A newIlandp Book of Fuuuly Medicine. By Dr. BEARD, ofthe University of the City of New York, assisted by medical professors in the various departments. ThTce years devo ted to its preparation. Quackery and hum buggery exposed. Plofefsnrs iu our leading medical colleges testify that it is the best fam ily doctor book ever written. Outfit and sam ple free to agents, A, H. HUBBARD, 400 Chestnut StPhil'a, F. A THIEF- He bas been trvaling about humbugging druggist) and private parties, mixing up and selling a base compound which he calls WOLCOTT'S PAIN PAINT. All of Woloott's genuine remedies Lave a white out side wrapper (with signature large). Look out for counterfeits. JgOARDING HOUSE, Near the Depot, Wiloox, Fa. MARTIN SOWERS, Proprietor. The undersigned has opened a large hoardirg house at the above place, where lie is amply prepared to satisfy the wants of those who may avor him with their custom. nov'til'liO, IHARLES HOLES, PRACTICAL , WATCHMAKER, ENGRAVER a JEWELER, West end of Hyde House, Ridgway, Pa. Sell as Cheap as Ever, GOLD and silver watcaes, Clocks, Jewelry, Silverware, XX VIOLIN AND GUITAR STRINGS, Spectacles, Pens aud Pencils, Exclniive .-I gent for the sale of ALEX. MORTON'S GOLD I'ENS. Repsiring Watches, etc., done with the same accuracy as heretofore. nov20,'(j'Jtf O.METHING NEW IN RIDGWAY ! ROOT & SHOE ESTABLISHMENT ! The subscriber takes thia tnithod of inform ing the citizens of llldgway 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 he Hyde House, where may be fouud a general assortment of Ladies Shoes, GentictnenY Boots and Shoes, Boys' Boots and Children's Shoes. ALSO, Connecled with the above establishment I have a BoU and Shoe Manufacturing Establishment where work will be made to order. Repairiug dune on short notiee and on reasonable terns. The public are iuvited to give me a call. oc23,'CGy GEORGE WALKER. MONEY S nn ariiele deepi led by none, and wo are now prepared to show how all may possess it in abundance, by lollowing a lew simple in slructious which will be given FREE of charge, cscept the trifling sum of twenty -five ceals, as a guarantee of good faith. The busi ness is inexhaustible, aud thousands are now engaged idil : while to their friends the cause of theii great success remains a mystery. Any party engaging will frequently receive scaled packages by express or mail. Further than this the business is all to yourself.. AS toe article con be carried in the vest pocket, cx cept when wanted for use. It needs your ati tension but one or two days in tho week, or a couple of hours duily, w hich can be sfier other business is over. No additional rent, tuxes, or 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 conn; dei.iially with me, and muke from $o to $10 for every hour's service. Act promptly. Begin now and a fortune is yours. Inclose with your address 25 cents, and you will get lull particulars by return mail- Address, E. F. IIALLET, nov20-Sw Box ooG. Titusvillo, Pa. 4 SPLENDID PRIZE FOR THE LADIES ! J The finest, most pleasing, and costly engrav ing ever published in America, to be presented as a premium lo each subscriber to DEMOREST'S MONTHLY, a magazine of practical utility in the house, a mirror of the iishions. und a literary conser vator of surpassing interest and artistic excel ence, aekuowlcdgcd to be the modern parUir inapazino of America The engraving, 2x32 inches, is from the or iginal painting, entitled, 'Ihe Pic-Nio on the Fourth of July.' The painting took a whole year, and is con sidered ihe finest of the entire list of numerous populor productions by LilliiM. Spencer. The engraving was the li.bor of four years, by three eminent artists John Rodgers, Suuiuel Halpin, und Samuel Hollyer ; Tho last named having been induced to come from Europe to fiuis.li 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 gcnerul ef fect is very fine and impressive, -md the deli rate finish to Ihe heads will bear the 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 iu this unsurpats td proof of their genius. Thciwork on the eugrnving alone cost over seven thousand dollars, besides ihe cost ofthe copyright, and is acknowledged by competent judges ihe most elaborately finished large work of art evor engraved in America. Fine copies of this magnificent picture, on heavy plute paper, worth $10 each, are to be ivvu-as a premium tg each subscriber to DEMOREST'S MONTHLY MAGZINE. Yearly subscriptions only Three Dollars, and ten cents (which is to be scut with the sub. script ion), for the postage on the engraving (which will be mailed tecurely 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 eoonomicul way for any one to secure an eloeunt work of art, a Parlor Picture that is only next to a piano iu tho way of oruame'n tation, aud a perpetual reminder of a day which ought to to be 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 veuture anything iu saying that $10 will not procure another that combines so much of in terest aud beauty. Specimens of the Magazine, with circulars, giving full particulars, will be sent to any giv. en address, post free on receipt of 15 cents. Address lf M0RE3T MONTHLY. aevtVf 196 Vreadway, M. T. THE OLDEST ESTABLISHED PA TER IN ELK COUNTY. THE ELK CO. ADVOCATE. HAVING THE LARGEST CIRCULA TION, IT IS THEREFORE THE ADVERTISING MEDIUM IN THE COUNTY ! Drvotct! to the interest. of the gcoptc ef CHls County. n Ovdrv.s for V'ovh clirUca r.n Hfomic-tly 3ttcnrjcit to. Addhess J. S. BOR DWELL, RiiuiAAY, Pa. LOIIILLAKLVS EUREKA Smoking To'incco is an excellent article of granulated Virginia. Whci ever introduced it is universally ad mired. It is put up iu handsome muslin begs, in wh'ch orders for Meerschaum Pipes are duily packed. LOR1LLAAD S "YACHT CLUI!" Smoking Tobacco lias, no superior ; being d'tii cotinized, ii ennnot injure neveless constitu tions, or people of sedentary habits. Il is produced from selections of the finest stock, ana prepared by u patented and original manner. It is very aromatic, mild, and light weij;lit henco it will last much longer than el hers: nor does it burn or sling the tongue, or leave a uisngrecunlo alter-tasto (Ji-dcrs for genuine, olepmlly carved Meerschaum Pipes, silver mounted, an 1 pack ed inncnt leather pocket cases, are pUcidn the Qacht Club brand daily. L 0 R I L L A R D ' S CENTURY Chewing Tobacco This brand of Fine Cut Chewing Tobacco has no superior anywhere. It is, without doubt, the beet chewing to bacco in the country. lokillaiuvs s x 1 7 f f s Have been in general us in the United States over 1 10 years, and si ill. acknowledged '-the ,,' ., ...... i If your storekeepers does not have these articles fur sale, ask hiin to get them. iney are sold by respectable jobbers al most everywhere. Csrculars mailed nn application. EEST CABIXET ORGANS AT LOWEST PRICKS. That tlio MASON & HAMLIN CART NET and METRO POLIT N ORG A'S are tho best iu tho world is proved by the almost unanimous opinion of professional musicians, by the sward to them of si.v EXTY FIVE (10I.D Olid S1LVEU MEDALS or other highest premiums, lit principal, in dustrial competitions within a few years, including the Medal at the Paris exposi tion, and by a sale very much jrrea'.er than that of any similar instruments. This Com pany iuauulacture on'; Jim'.cltiss iusfru tnrnts, aud will not make "cheap ovtius" ht any price, or suffer an inferior iustru nient to bear their name. Having greatly increased their lacilities fur manufacture, by the introduction of new machinery mid othevwiao, they are now making better Organs than eve? before, at increased econ omy in cost, which, in accordance with their fixed policy of Helling always At least remunerative profit, they arc now offu-ins at prices of inferior woik, F O U 11 O U. T A V E O R 0 A N S . Plain Walnut Case, $50. FIVE OCTAVE ORGANS, Double Reed, stops (IVoAi, Jiinpnson, JA loliu, Flute, Tnntuhiul,) $125. Oilier slylc-s in proportion. Circulars, with full particulars, includin,; accurate drawings of different styles of or gans, and touch information which v. ill be of service to every purcha.Tr of nn oran, will be pent free, aud postage paid, tc any one desiring theiu. MASON &, HAMLIN OiU'iAX CO. ' iwl"4 Ticmont St. IJystouj 5!iG Rioud way, New York. "AX HOOD : HOW LOST, HOW P.E- STOKED. 'just published, a new tdliim r.f lilt rf'l' I - I- It If ft I tl-,LtUHAll-.l) r.ss.ii on tne r.nitc-il cure (without niedioiue) of Si-kunatohuiiuca, or Semiual Weakness, luvolunlar.v Seminal Losses, iMPiirLwrv, Mental and Phisicul Incapacity, Impediments to Marriage, etc ; also, ti. sumi'tion, Kpii-kpsv, and Fits, induced by self indulgence or sexual extravagance. frig-Price, iu a sealed envelope, only 0 cents. The celebrated author, in this adiiiiiublo essay, clearly demonstrates from a thiriv years' successful practice, that tho alarming consequences cf self ubuse may be radically cured without the dangerous use of internal med cine or the application of the knife pointing out a mode of cuie ut once simple,' certain, and effectual, by means of which every sufferer, 110 matter what his condition mav lit, may cure himself cheaply, privately, and rudicalhi. ffy-This Lecture should to in the hands of every youth aud every man in the land. Sent, under seal, iu a plain envelope, to any address, yotlpaid, on receipt of six cents, or two post stamps. AUo, Dr. Culverwell's " Marriage Guide," price 2 j cent l. Address the Publishers, CIIAS. J. C. KL1XE Co., 127 Bowery, New York, Post-Oiliue Dox 4,080. vln35yl. OB WORK of all I done at this office. kinds aud. descri- 7-ISITIXQ CARDi KKATLT J3XECUT. ti at this oBse. T 1 1U W . S- SERVICE- f)00,000 CUSTOMERS WANTED. At the new Masonic Hall Ruilding. ST0VF.8 at prices that will please of all de sirable kinds. TIN-WARE of every kiad om haud at all limes. Special attention given to Wholesale orders. Price list furnished to dealers on application. SULET. T1X AND COPPER WARE. House furnishing goods a great variety. STEAM AND WATUR PIPEISO, PUMPS, FIMllN'G AND IIUNT1NO .TACIiLE, such as HODS CAS KETS, SEISES, FLIES, HOOKS, CAPS, l'OWDEli, &o. Je. ALL ORDERS 1'OR GUN WORK Promptly attended to. BIRD CAGES A y ICE VARIETY ROOFING G UTTERS, SPOUTS. of Tin, Galvanized Iron and Copper an i every kind of HOUSE AND JCB WORK done on short notice and warranted, AGlXOY of Henry Disslons eelobrated saws. Orders for saws at factory prices so licitcd, uUu for repairiug. Iuloruiatiou and price list furnished on application PATER HAGS, OLD ROPE, OLD - , COPPER, BRASS, PEW TER, LEAD, IRONy BEESWAX, HEAVY HIDES, DEAKON SKIXS, SHEEP PELTS, GREEN BACKS, NATIONAL BANK NOTES, U. S'. B0NDS,tc. taken in eehang for Good or Work vtnJOf. VT.B. SERVICE. POWELL & KIME. r OODS FOR THE MILLION. POWELL & KIME, At their spacious store ia RIDGWAY, Have on baud, a splendid assortment of ull seasonable Goods adapted to the wants of the peoplB of Elk and adjoiuing counties, 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 any establishment iu the, county. They buy directly from manu facturers and on the GROUND FLOOR, Another advantage. Yon can always got what you want at their store, htnee you will save time by going directly to them and TIME IS MONET. Wc have no epace here to enumerate ull the ad vantages you will. have in patronizing their establishment Rut cill and bio, and reap the advautage for yourselves. Among their Goods you will find DRY GOODS iu en Hess varieties, GROCERIES choice and fresh CLOTHING of best material superior cm and Euish, BOOTS Si SHOES of the best fctoek and make, CROCK Kit Y for newly" nmricd, iniddle aged aud eldeily. DRIED FRUIT, RUTTER, EGGS, TORK, HAMS, LARD, FLOUli CORN MEAL. AND EVERYTHING ELSE. Nearly all kinds of country produce taken at the market value-Tlaltf. BUSINESS CARDS. J. S. BORDWELL, M. D. eclectic n rsicia v Ihe word eclcctio means to choese or se lect medicines from all the different schools of medicine using remedies that are safe, and discarding from practice all medi cines that have an imjurious effect on the sys tem, such as mercury, antimony, lead, cop per, &o. I lay aside the lance thn old bloodlct'er, reluceror depletcr, and equalize 'the circula tion and restore tho system to its natural Btate by alteratives and tonics. I shall here after give particular attention to chronio dis eases, such as Rheumatism, Dyspepsia, Liver complaint, Catarrh, Ne tralgia, diseases of the throat, urinary organs, and all uisea3es pecu liar to females, &o. CATARRH I treat with a new Instrument of a late invention, which cures every case. TEETH extracted without pain. Office and residence South of the jail on Centre St. Office hours from 7 to 8 a. ; m 1J to 1 p. m i 0 to7 p. m. Deo. 23'07.-ly. J. S. BORDWELL. JOHN G. II ACL, Attorney at law, Ridg way, Elk county Pa. mar-2'G0 ly JO, IN 0. HALL JAS. K. P. UALb. 3 TALL. & UllO. Attornqyp at -La av HY. MARY'S: BEXZINGER P. O. El K. COUNTY, TA. September 20" 10(3. ly. TS. Rordwcll, M. I). Eclectic Physician a Ollico and resilience opposite tho Jail, on Centre St., Ridgway, Pa. Prompt at tention willbe given to all calls. Ollice hours : 7 to 8 A. M- ; 12 to2 P. M. ; and ti to 7 P. M. Mar.. 22, GO tf. 17 HAN KLIN -HOUSE, Jj St. .Mary's. Pa. LARGEY & MALOXE, Pitorn's. Tho proprietors respect fully ask tho attention of their friends and the public in general to their large and commodious hotel. Every attculiou paid to the convenience of guests. 11. LARGEY, oily!!) -1808-ly J, A. tiiALOSE. MASLIN Kettles, Prass Kettles, Porclean Sauce Tuns, French Tined Sauce Pans, triiit cans the cheapest and best, at VY. S. SERVICE'S, llardware.Storc, Pidgway.Pa. HYDE HOUSE, R inn way, F.i.k Co., Pa. W. II. SCH RAM, Proprietor. Thankful for the pmrnmgc hcretnfoy so liberally bestowed upon him, the new pro prietor, hopes, hy paying strict attention to the comfort and convenience of guests, to merit a continuance of the same. Oct SO lSfi'J. fp!IAYEll HOl'Sd, j RIDGWAY, PA. D1VID THAYER, Proprietor. The undersigned having fitted up a lnrro and commodious lintel on the southwest, corner of Centre and Mill street., with good and convenient slubliug attached, respect fully solicits the patronage of his old friends and the p'll lie g-.-uer.-.l!y. decl3 titi lj DAVID THAYER. T JERSEY HOISi:, Cn.M'itvii,Li?, Ei.k Co., Pa. II. B Leach, Proprietor. Thankful for the patronage heretofore si liberally bestowed upon hi u, tho new pro. prietnr, hopes, by paying strict ntlcntinn lo ihe comfort aLd convenience of guvsis, to merit a continuance of the t ame. vln'JOIy. All orders for Stoves and llardwarj will be prou pily atun U-d to as soon as received, nt Ihe irG7 ' St. MARY'S HARDWARE STORE. "VfORTON JlOl'Sj:, hi i:i HE. PA- .1. 1' Jfvore.'(Jtift of tins l!;ut I.'ouxr.) I t'(H it itl Open l");iy and Niht- n It'll f. CARDS. Hill -H cadi. Lei lcr-IK- ids. Tugs, llnii'lbiUs, &c, dune ill a neut in.iuncr, and at t ho mjwkst puiok. 1'OR CASH, ut the Ell; Advocate Printing Office. I OUlS il. GARNER, PRACTICAL MACHINIST Can be found at his Foundry 111 St. M.ny's wheieheis ready to have nil shop- work' in his lino done ou short not iuu. St. Mary's, Uonziugcr P. () . Elk CO., Pii. inylXH ly J. 1). PARSONS, MnuuCielurer and Dealer in Routs & Sbnes Main St., opposite Hotel, 2y V.ii,:ox, Pa. J ORDS OF WISDOM. FOtt Yt.LNO MKN, On the Ruling Passion in Youth and Early .Miinhooii, with SELF HELP for the E.ring and unforiuuiite. Sent in sealed letter cu velopes, fi-ec of clmrge. Address, HOWARD ASSOCIATION. Pox P, Phil.ideldhia, P11 T ACOIi YOUNG & TO , Hook Hinders And ft Llank Rook Manufaotiiiers, Wriglif s Dlk. ony, 1 a. li.unk i;0jks .Made to Order. "jj'T F. C. KEUMME, M. 1)., I J. Ph.vsic'un and Surgeon, Ridgwny Elk Co. Pa Office above store of R. G. Gillij Oihco hour? from 8 to 10 A.M. aud G to 8 P. M. vlnStf. I EXECUTIONS, SUMMON-?. SUllPUl. j uas. Warrants, &c, on haud aud for bule at this othco. B OOK AGENTS WANTED FOR Struggles uud Triumphs of P. T. BARNUIV Written by him-elf. In one Urge octavo vol ume nearly tS00 pages printed in English ond German. 83 full page engravings. It em. braces forty year recollections of his busy life, as a merchant, manager, banker, lecturer and Bhowman. No book published so acceptable to. alfcclasses. Every one wants it. Agents aver age from 50 to 100 subscribers a week. AV offer extra inducement. Illustrated catalogue and terms to agents sent free. J. B. lit'Rtt & CO., Publishers, w Hartford, Conn. 3
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