I The most Complete RtiftlneftH Col lege In the 1'nlteU Stales. Affording facilities for acquireing ft thorough practical business education, possessed by no other Bchool in the country. 8inceit incorporation in 1855, nearly Six teen Thousand 8tudenfs, representative from very State in the Union, hare attondcd here. No vacation!. Students enter at any time, and receive private instructions throughout the entire course. N. B. Circulars with full particulars and all neoeusry information, on addressing SMITH & COWLEY, Principals, Pittsdubou, Pa. jgOMITHING NEW IN RIDGWAY ! BOOT & SnOE ESTABLISHMENT ! The subscriber takes thia mzthod of inform ing the citizens of Ridgway and vicinity that he has opened a BOOT & SHOE STORE, in the roomlatoly occupied by Henry S. Thay er in the west end of the Hyde House, where may be found a general assortment f Ladies Shoes, Gtntiemens' 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 publio are invited to give me a cull. oc23,'b9y GEORGE WALKER. ri"Utl!3 Infallible hemedy does not, like the poisonous irritating snuffs and strong caustic solutions with which the people have long been humbugged, simply palliate for a short time, or drive the disease to the lungs as there is danger of doing in the use of such nos trums, but it produces perfect and permanent cureB of the wsist cases of Chronic Catarrh, as thousands can testify. Cold in the head is cure ed with a few applications. Catarrhal Head ache is relieved and cured as if by magic. Is removes offensive breath, loss or impairment of the sense of taste, smelling or hearing, water ing or weak eyes, mid impaired memory, when caused by the violence ofCatarah, nsthey fre quently are. I offer in good faith a standing reward of $500 for a case of Catarrh that I oannot cure. For sale by most druggists everywhere Trice only 6u cents. Ask your druggist for the remedy ; but if ' kc lias not, yet got it on sale, don't put it off by accepting uny mhcrnliie worse than worthless RuliBtitme. but enclose stity ccuts-to me, and the remedy will be sent you postpaid. Four packages if 2, or one dozen for tjt'2. Send a two cent Biamp for Dr. Cage's pamphlet on Catarrh. Address the proprietor,' It. V. PIERCE, M. D. nov27"CPy Buffalo, N. Y. MANHOOD: HOW LOST, HOW RESTORED. Just published, a new edi- tiuu ot Dr. Ciii-ViiUwtLL's Celebrated Fssay on the radical cure (without medicine) ef Speraiitorriua. or Seminal Weakness, involuntary Seminal Losses, Impo teucy, Mcn.nl ami Physical Incapacity, Imped iincnis to .Marriage, etc: also, Consumption, Epilepsy, and F.ts, induced by se'.f-indulgence or sexual extravagance. Price, in a sea'.ed envelope, only 6 cents. The celebrated author, in this adnrrable es say, clearly deninnsiutcs from a thirty years' successful practice, that the alarming conse quences ot self-abuse may bo radically cured without thecangercusnso of internal medicine or the application of th knife; pointing a modo of cure at once simple, ceua n. and ef fectual, by means of which every sufferer, no miitter'w.'iat his condition may be, may cure himself cheanly, privaieiy. and radically. Js2JTbis Lecture siiouid be in the bands of every youth and every man in the l.ind. Sent, under seal, in a pla'u envelope to any address, on rcce.pt of six cents, or two stamps. Also, Dr. Culvarwell's 'Marriage Guide,' price 25 cents. Address the Publishers, CHAS. J. C. KLINE & CO., 127 Bowery, Hew York, Post-Office Dor 4.&80. 37 3in TO THE WORKING CLASS. We are now pre pared to furnish all classes with cons ant employment at home, the whole of the time or for the spare moments. Business new, light and profitable- Persens of either sex easily earn from 50c. to $5 per evening, and a prop portsonal sum by devoting their whole time to the business. Boys and girls earn nearly as much as men. That all who see this notice may send their address, and test the business, w make this unparalleled ofi'er : To such as are net well satisfied, we will send $1 to pay for the trouble of writing. Full particulars, valuable sample, which will do to commence work on, and a copy of The People1! Literary Companion onof the largest family newspa pers published all sent free by mail. Read ier, if yon want permanent, profitable work, address E. C. ALLEN &CO., Avgustt Maink. Feb. 19 3m, DON'T DO IT! Fui ends, Countrymen and Lovers i Bo not for get that I, S. S. Wood, do hereby declare, on the authority of facts herewith submitted, that more money's worth is given in premiums for new subscribers to WOOD'S JlOUeKllULD MAOAZIE than for any other publication in the World. Also, that I agree to forfeit Five Hundred Dollars to any Pub' libber who shall succeed in proving the contra ry to this decimation, provided that such Pub lisher shall declare his intentention to inves tigate before preceeding to do sc ; also, that in ease he fails he, he shall forfeit to me the same amount, and announce tbe result in regu lar type inthe Editorial columns of his next issue, 8, 8. WOOD, Publisher and Proprietor Wooes Hocsbhlod Mioiziki," Nbwbbeh K V Maroa 12, 18T0 I was cured of Deafness and Catarrh by a simple remedy aud will send the receipt free. MK8. M. 0. LEGGLTT, Hobokeo, N. J! 21 6w POWELL & EIME. QOODS FOll THE MILLION. POWELL & KIME, At their capacious store in RIDGWAY, Havo oq baud, a Bpleadid assortment of all seasonable Goods adapted to tbe wants of tbe people of Elk and adjoining counties, which they are selling at prices that defy competition. They would simply state here, that bciog very large dealers, their facilities for purchasing are uo equalled by any establishment in the county. They buy directly from mana facturers. and on the GROUND FLOOR. Another advantage. You can always 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 here to enumerate all the ad vantages you will have in patronizing their establishment- But call aud sec, and reap the advantages lor yourselves. Among their Goods you will find DRY GOODS in en Hess varieties, GROCERIES choice and fresh CLOTHING of best material superior cu: and finish, BOOTS & SHOES of tbe best stock and make, CROCKERY for newly married, middle aged aud elderly. DRIED FRUIT, BUTTER, EGGS, FORK, HAMS, LARD, FLOUR. CORN MEAL. AND EVERYTHING ELSE. Nearly all kinds of country produei taken at the market talur Tlnltf. THE ELK CO. ADYOCATE. THE OLDEST PAPER IN THE COUNTY, HAVING THE LARGEST CIRCULA TION, IT IS THEREFORE THE ADVERTISING MEDIUM IN THE COUNTY ! Dvotci to the 3futfsits( ofthcropU of (th County. TERMS : $2 00 PER YEAH. BRING ALONG MENTS AND YOUR ADTERTISE GET THEM IN- SERTliD ADVOCATE, AT IN THE LOW RATE? If you want to sell anything, let the people know it through the AnvuCATr the "rcat advcrtitiDp; medium. he 6lh Staate Job Printing ice, In Court House, Ridgway, Pa. The Lest of work done, aud at the very lowest prices. Blanks kept constantly on band at thia office. IIaud-bil!s priutod at the shortest notice, Call in and get our price for advertising and jobbiot;. Satisfaction warranted. Or dors by mail promptly attended to, ADDfttSS 8. B0RDWELL, Kidowat, Pa. Hidgway, March 1st, 1870. SPECIE PAYMENT I GOLD OR GREENBACKS . TAKEN IN EXCHANGE FOR WAGONS OR JOB WORK A T THE RID GWAT WAGON SHOP. Call and examine my stock beforo buy. ing a Lumber or Tleasuio Waon. I use the best selection of Michigan WHITE OAK AND HICKORY : I employ none but First Class Ncclian- tc$ ; I use nothing tut the best lietmca Iron. I think it will be to your interest to give me your order. Having twenty five lumber wagons in course of instruction, I will be able to furnish any party by the first of April. All otdera by mail, also any orders left with W. S. Service at the Tin Shop, will receive prompt attention. March 5. tf S. JACKSON. C 1HARLES HOLES, PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER, ENGRAVER JEWELER Wtstendof Hyde House, Ridgway, Pa. Sells ns Cheap ns Ever, GOLD AND SILVER WATOAES Clocks, Jewelry, Silverware, XX VIOLIN AND GUITAR STRINGS, Spectacles, Pens and Pcucits, Exclusive .lgent .'or Ihc Bale of ALEX. MORTON'S GOLD FENS. repairing Watches, etc., done with the same iiccu-icy its heretofore. nov20,'0'.ltf GOLD! HA RNKSS! COLLARS ! GOLD! GOLD:: HA UN ESS! HARNESS! COLLARS! COLLARS! Cu. JI. HZk?D hns removed his Harness Mid)) over i uweii X i:me s oiorc ana nas uii hid the lar-v-.-t :i-mii tiiitut ot harness tor for lumbering nnd pleasure pupoes, in this or adjoining conn: ies, aud uil other articles belonging to the iide. TRUNKS, SADDLES, VALISES, WHIPS, BLANKETS, COL LARS &c. Would invite the attention of all owners of horses to my new PATENT ELASTIC CORK HORSE COLLAR, which proves to bo the be-t Collar in txis enee for these reasons : Jieinir very Elas tic they do not chulc or pall and the cork bcinpr a nou-couductor, thcy;prevent injury from heat. Call and see them. All work warranted. Reparing, Triming and Upholstering done withe neatucss and dispatch. .'9 ti JOSEPH M. HEARD. ,01tlL.LAltp'S I2U11EKA moking Tobicco is an excellent nrticlo of granulated Virginia. -n hcrever introduced it is universally ad mired. -It is put up in handsome muslin bags, in which orders fur .Meerschaum Pipes arc daily paokeil. LORILLAAD S "YACHT CLLH ' Smoking Tobacco has no superior ; being deni colini.ed, it cannot injure neveless constitu tions, or peop'e of sedentavy habits. It is produced from selections of tho finest stock, nna prepared by a patented and urigiu.il manner. -It is very aromatic, mild, and light weight hence it will last much longer than oi Ik rs : nor does it burn or sting the tongue, or leave u disagreeable after-taste. Orders for genuine, elegantly carvcu Meerschaum Pipes, silver mounted, and pack ed in neat leather pocket cases, are pla e idn the Qucht Club brand daily. LORILLARD'S CENTURY Chewing Tobacco. -This brand of Fine Cut Chewing Tobacco has no superior anywhere. It is, without doubt, the best chewing to bacco in the country. LOR1LLARDS SNUFFS Have been in general use m me united Mates over 110 years, and still acknowledged "the best" wherever used. If your storekeepers does not have these articles for sale, ask him to get them. They are sold by respectable jobbers al most everywhere. Csreulars mailed on application. PLOMilLLilli if I o.,. eiv I'or. fARDS, Bill-Heads, Letter-Heads, Tugs, i Handbills, &o., done in a neat manner. aud at the lowest prick, FOR CAijII, at he Elk Advocate Printing Office. 4 TRY MORE l CO'S OVAL STEEL ENGRA VINGS. Ill Nassau St., ' N. V. Anyody can sell them. Cheap. Sell fast. Pay hand somely. Send for new circular- 2'J 4w T blue MIE MAGIC COMB Will change any colored hair or beard to a permanent ack or brown. It contains no poison. Any one can use it. One sent by mail for $1. Ad dress MAGIC COMB CO., 1 15 la Springfield, Una. W. S. SERVICE OOjOOO CUSTOMERS WANTED. At the new Masonie Hall Building. STOVES at prices that will please of all de sirable kinds. TIN-WARE of every kind on hand at all Special attention given to 'Wholesale orders. Price list furnished to dealers on application. SHEET-TIN AND COPPER1VAEE. House furnishing goods a grout variety. STEAM AND WATER TIPEING, PUMPS, I'L-HING AND IIUNT1NQ TACKLE, such as RODS L'AS- KETS, SEINES, FLIES, HOOKS, CAPS, POWDER, &c..j-c. ALL ORDERS FOll GUN WORK Promptly attended to. BIRD CAGES A NICE VARIETY. ROOFING, GUTTERS, SrOUTS. of Tin, Galvanized Iron and Copper an 1 every kind of HOUSE AND JOB WORK done on short notice and warranted. AGENCY of Henry Disstons celebrated aws. Orders for saws at factory prices so licitcd, also for repairing. Iuforraatiou and rice list furnished ou applisation. PATER RAGS, OLD ROPE, OLD COPPER, BRASS, PEW TER, LEAD, IRON, , BEESWAX, HEAVY HIDES, DEAKON SKINS. SHEEP PELTS, GREEN BACKS, NATIONAL BANK NOTES, U. I. BONDS is. taken in ezchanyt for VlnSOtf. Goods or Work W. . SEIVVIOE. LB. J. S.BORDWELL'S M edical Fee Bill : Advice ot office, common cases, Call in town Call in town at night Travel by Railroad 8 miles " .i "14 60 per milo SI 1 00 00 00 00 7 00 Over 14 milas from 25 to 50 cents per mile. Traveling with own convey ance ono milo 2 Ten to twelve miles 10 Obstetrical Calls within ton miles 10 00 GO 00 " by rail 1" miles, 10 00 unless detained beyond the tunal time. For curcltiii Catarrh, from five to fifteen dollars. For cim-ini; Soinf'ula Swelling! Lr Kings Kvil, from twenty-five, to one hun- urea ao.urs Tooth Extraction, SO Vaccination 60 Lancing Felon. 1 00 Unuientionod and Surgical operations will be charged according to circumstances. To tbne livma several miles from a Drug Store I lurnish such medicine ns I carry. I p'.ve this fee list to stop tho constant magnifying of my charges by interested panics. The above are nbcut my usual charges nnd have been for several year.. V SPLENDID PRIZE FOR THE LADIES. The finest, tnot pleasing, nnd 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 Iiohpc. mirror of the t ishions. nnd a literary conser vator of surpassing interest and artistio exccl ence, acknowledged to be the modern parlor mn7n?!ncof America 'J he engraving, 2Hxt!2 inches, is from the or iginal pn. tiding, entitled, 't he Pic-Nic on the Fourth o!' .lu'y.' Tin- p . n:m;r tuolf n whole year, ami is con sidered the lines; o ' .he entire list of numerous pnpulor productions by LiilijM. Spencer. Tho ngravmg tlie lahor o: lour yeirs, oy three cniim ii! aiti s John Itodzers, Samuel llalpin, nnd Samuel liollyer ; The last mtmvl nvine been induced :o come from Europe t- nir'h it. The euriivers have ably seconded the successful labor.- i-' ' lie I uiuter. Nimebui. rtists cm fully Hi i'iei ate the kjil and labor lavished on this ciifrmviiijr The general ef fect is veiy tine mid imrre-Mve. nnd the di-ii- ntc liiiisli to i!:e leads will bea- the most mi- ntc inspection. The union of V.nc n'ld siinplo executed with unusual nbi:iv, nnd their killul combination ha greitly contributed to lie success of the eiii avers in this unsurpass- J proof u!' their ;cnius. iheiwurk on the engraving nlono cost over seven thousand dollars, besides the cost of tho copyright, r.nd is acknowledged by competent. udircs i lie most elaborately finished large work of ai t ever engraved in America. r me oopic.s of this magnificent picture, on envy pluto paper, worth MO each, are to be iveu as a premium to each subscriber to DEMOREST'S MONTHLY MAGZINE. early subscriptions only Three Dollars, and en cents (which is to be sent with the sub scription), for the postage on tho engravings (which will be mailed securely done up ou u oiler. This is certainly tho largest, most liberal and splendid premium ever offered to single subscribers by rny publisher, and affords iiu easy and economical way tor any one to securs n cleeant work of art, a I'nrlor nature mot s ouly next to a piano in the way of ornnmcn- ation, and a perpetual reminder of a uay which ought to to be cherished and held in re membrance byevcry true American. J tie reception ot this magnificent picture will take every one by surprise and we do not venture anything in saying that $10 will not procure another that combines so much of iu- erest nnu beauty. Specimens ot the Magazine, with circulars, giving full particulars, will be sent to any giv en address, post free ou receipt ot lo cents. Address ' DEMOREST' MONTHLY. novliOlf . 838 Broadway, N. T. HE LADY'S F1UEND. TWO MONTHS URATIS I Tho Lndy's Friend announces the following Novelets for lKTO : Did He Forget Her ! ' by Lou:se Chandler Moulion : The Cuscannon's Aunt.' by Elizabeth l'rescott. nuthnr of l!e- twetn Two,' i:c. ; ' holid Oliver; or, Chrisie Deaue's Bridal Gilts,' by Ama ida M. Douglas, author of the Debarry Fortune," with nu merous shorter stories by a bnlliunt guluxy of lady writers. A finely executed steel engraving, a liand scmo double pago, tiuely colored fashion plate, mi j n large assortment of wood cuts, illustrat ing tho f.tshious, funcy work, etc., are given in every number. It will give a popular picoe of Musio in ev ery iiuinucr. PORTRAITS OF DISTINGUISHED AUTHORS. The January number will contain portrait (engraved on stesl) of Mrs. Henry Wood, Florence Percy, Louise Chandler Moulton, Elizabeth l'rescott, Aiuauda M. Douglas Mrs., .Margaret uoouicr ami August liell, NEW SUBSCRIBERS Who send in their names before the first of No- ember, shall receiue the November and De cember numbers of this year in addition, mark fourteen months in all I And new subscri bers sending in their names by the first ur December shall receive the magnificent Decem ber holiday number, making thirteen moui.'.j in all ! TERMS : $2 50 a year; two copies, $ I : four copies, 'l; epoieshtc. (and one gratis) 8. One copy i-f e baity s friend ana one of the Post, Si. st.t oopy of the lorge and beautiful Preriiam Weel engraving Taking the Measure of thn ceddiug King engraved in Englani s. sost. of fc-UOO will be sent to' every person ending a club. This engraving is a gem of art. Address DEACON a PETERSOX, 319 iValnut Btreet, Philad jih'.is Specimen copies sent for ten eents. N EV STORE. The subscriber begs leave to inform the oitl- tens of Ridgway and vicinity, that lie fcsa opened a store where may be found PFRFUMEBY, FANCY UOODS TOILET ARTICLES. STATIONERY, FIN1! CONFECTION ARr. OYSTERS, ORANGES, LEM0N8, in season. 13 vltf 3. R. BAUD.
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