EW CASH GROCERY STORE. JAMES McCLOSKEY, Dealer in Groceries 4c. would respectfully inform the citizens of Kersey and vicinity, that he bus eono into the Grocery business and trill often on or about the middle of M ay. Ilo keeps constantly on hand an extensive stock ol TEAS, FLOUR, SUGARS, TOBACCOES, SEGARS, "WHISKEY by the barrel or quart, and everything connected with a first class Grocery Store. I will sell .for CASH and conscqucnt- 1 can attord to sell CHEAPM; than CHEAPEST. I invite everybody call and satisfy themselves. JAMES McCLOSKEY. May 3d, '06. Cm. SOMETHING NEW t HOUSE SIGN &. ORNAMENTAL PATJJTING, mllE SUBSCRIBERS WOULD RE- J spcctfully inform the citiicua of Elk county (lint tbey havo juet started in the above business in Kidirway, and feel conn dent that they can please all who may favor them with their custom. UnAlMMJ, PAPER HANGING AND CALCIMININO DONE ON SHORT NOTICE AND fN THE most fasliionubleand improved manner and style. Orders left at this P!5ee or nt the faulting 11 juse of ficuthi-r, Willis ft Souther will be promptly attended to. W. V. WILLIAMS. H. 0. MeCONNELL. May-17'66-ly. NEAYSHOP. TIN! TIN!! TIN!!! STOVES ! STOVES I ! STOVES !!! John Sosenheimcr &Co., WHOLESALE & RETAIL DEALERS. ST. MARY'cJ, PA. Keeps constantly oa hand and for sale, a large and well selected stock of TIN WARE, STOVES &c. We have everything generally kept iu a Tin Shop. Our Stock of STOV KS consists in part of ANTIDUST PARLOR & COOKING STOVES, ALSO IRON GATE & WHEAT SHEAF STOVES. STOVE PIPE can be had at our shop either riveted or groved. Spouting and roofing, done on short notice and at reasonable rates. Juuo 14'(56-ly. I OVE AN D M A T It I M 0 N Y . Ladies and gentlemen, if you wish to marry, address the undersigned, who Will send you, without money nnd with out price, valuable information that will enable you to marry happily and spee. dily, irrespective of age, wealth, or beauty. This information will cost you nothing, and if you wish to marry. I will cheerfully assist you. All letters strictly confidential. The desired in formation sent by return mail, and no reward asked. Addiess SARAH Ii. LAMBERT, Groenpoint, Ivjngs Co., N. Y. n REMINGTON & SONS, MAKITFAPTL'RERS OF Eevolvers, Kitles, Muskets and Cavbines, lor the United States Service. Also POCKET ANI BELT REVOLVERS, Repeating Pistols, Rifle Canes, Revolving Rifles, Rifle and Shot Gun barrels, nnd gun luaterials sold by gun dealers and the trade generally. Ia these days of housebreaking and rob 1 dry, every house, store, bank, and office, thould be supplied with one of REMINGTON'S REVOLVERS. Tanies desiring to avail tl-emsclves of thr ate improvements in Pistol, and superio. workmanship and form, will find allcombind in the New Remington Revolvers. Circulars containing cut aud description (four arms will be furnished upon applica tion. E. REMINGTON & SONS, Ilion. N. . April 5-h lfej j.-ly V" ALU ABLE LOTS FOR SALE The nudersigned has laid out a vil lege upon his ground adjoining the Ridg way Depot, to be called ELK. The lots are 60 feet front by 100 feet deep front ing towards the railroad. Terms For the first lot sold, $100. Foi the second lot sold, $110. For the third lot sold, $120 and so on increasing in j rice a lotB pre sold. UPk. First purchasers get the choice lots at the cheapest rates. Purchasers will bo registered in the or der of their application Ten per cent of the purchase money must be paid at the time of the application. B&-Applications will bo made to John 0. Hall, Ksti., Ridgway, Pa. J. S. HYDE. Ridgway, mar,29'66-tf. ITT ANTED, AGENTS 875 to 8200 VV PER MONTH for gentlemen, and 835 to $75 for ladies, everywhere, to introduce tho Celebrated Common Sense Family Sewing Machine, improv ed and perfected. It will hem, fell, stitch, quilt, bind, braid and embroider beautifully. Price only $20, making the elastic lock stitch, and fully war. ranted for three years. We pay the above wages, or a commission, from which twice that amouut can be made, Address with stamp, or call on C BOWERS & CO., Salesrooms, No. 255 Pouth FIFTH Street, Philadelphia, Pa. All letters answered promptly, with firculara n! terms. May-31'6rVly. RUG STORE. BORDWELL & MESSENGER, DIALERS IH DRUGS, MEDICINES, LAMP OIL, POINTS, LEAD, LUBRICATING OIL, TANNER'S OIL, PERFUMERIES, VARNISH, SHUSHES, DYE-STUFFS, CONFECTIONERIES, HAISINS, CITRON WATCHES, JEWELRY, FANCY ARTICLES, ALBUMS, STATIONERY, NEWS VIOLIN STRINGS, BIRD-CAGES, TOBACCO k SEGARS, PURE LIQUORS, FOR medical Purposes, only, INSTRUMENTS & IMPLEMENTS PERTAINING TO THE DRUG BUSINESS GENERALLY. BORDWELL ft MESSENGER, RIDGWAY, PA. FOUTZ'8 V CILIBRATSD Horse aid Cattle Powders. This preparation, long and favorably known, will thor oughly rin vigors t broken-down and low-spirited horses, by strengthening and cleansing the stomach and intes tines. It 1s a tare pre ventive of all dis eases incident to th ia animal, inch i YEM.flW WA. LUNG VEVfift, G LASERS, TER, HEAVES, COUGH 3, MS TEMPER, FE VERS, FOUNDER LOSS OK APPK. T1TE AND VITAL ENERGY. Ac. Its use improve the wind, increases the appetite- gives a smooth and glossy skio and transforms 1 1 miserable skeleton horse. Into a fine-looking and spirited To kMDCrt of Cowl thii nrenaratinn ( ln.i...kl It increases Ui iiuautity and improve! the quality oi me idiik. ji nas been proven by ac tual experiment to increase the quan tity of milk and cream twenty per cent, and make Uio butter firm and weel. In fattening cattle, It gives them an appetite, loosens 4 their hide, and r makci then thrive Touch faster. In all diseases of Swine, such as Coughs, Ulcers ia the Lungs, Liver, he., this article acts as a specific. By putting from one-half a paper w a paper in a barrel of swill the above diseases will be eradicated or entirely prevented. If given in time, a oerutn preventive ana cure lor me nog inoiera. Price 25 Cents per Paper, or t Papers for IL mxraazD bt S. -A.. FOUTZ aSt 1JIIO., AT TBXIS WnOLRStLE DRI fl 1ND MtDICTJK Mm. Ho. 118 Franklin St., Baltimore, Md. ror saie oy uruggisu ana Dureseeperi through out the lolted States. Suld at .Mauufuctures prices, bv Bord well & Messenger Ridgway, Agents for Elk county. A "GENTS WANTED TO TAKE ORDERS XX. fet lite nest selling book now publish ed, Thrittaig -Stonee tf the Great Sebellion. Comprising heroic adventures and hair breadth escapes of Soldiers, Scouts, Spies and Refugees ; daring exploits of Smug glers,' Guerillas, 'Desperadoes and others; Tales of Loyal and Disloyal women : Sto ries of the Negro, &o., with incidents of Fun and Merriment in Camp and Field. By Lieutenant Colonel S. 'Greene, late -of the United States Army. Handsomely il lustrated with engravings on ateol and in oil colors. Send for circulars and see the liberal terms offered. CHAS. S. GREENE & CO., 'Publishers No. 131 S. Third St., Philadelphia. VTOTICE .All personsindebted to Xl the undersigned will save costs by calling and settling toe same before tbe first of July next, as my books will be placed ia the bands of a proper person lor collection. GEO. WEIS. Bt. Mary'a, Mey-81'6-3t. D NEW ARRANGEMENT! TREMENDOUS RUSH TO THE NEW STORE OF FREDERICK SCIICENING, CENTREYILLX, ELK CO., TA. HEW GOODS D 1ILT ARRIVING THE PEOPLE AWAKE TO THEIR INTEREST! As manifested by the daily throng of customers exchanging "Green Backs" for goods. All the Domestic Cotton Goods are high. Customers one and all exclaim. HOW CHEAP TOUR DRESS'GOODS ARE My stock consists of DRY GOODS, ROCERIES, HATS & CAPS, BOOTS ft SHOES, CLOTHING, CROCKERY, TIN WARE, HARDWARE, 1 OILS J- PAINTS, PUTTY, NAILS,' GLASS, WOODEN WARE, PORK, FLOUR, FISH, SALT. It is useless for mo to attempt, to giro a full liBt of the stock, but invite one and all, to drop in and see for themselves. BUTTER, EGGS, POTATOES, -GRAIN, HIDE8, -CALFSKINS and all country produce taken at market price, for goods. 'FREDERICS SCIICENING, Cantreville, Jons lfl'5-ly. OREA T EXCITEMENT It kept up by the DAILY ARRIVAL -OF UIW GOODS AT FREDERICK RUDOLPH'S Cheap Cas-hStore, "Where Tie has on hand and for sale MEN & BOY'S CLOTHING, DTtY GOOD!, XADIIS ft GENTS FURNISHIG 'GOODS, XADIES DRESS GOODS, LADIES' ft GENTS' SHAWLS, B0NTAGS, BREAKFAST SHAWLS, NUBIAS, COMFORTERS, 'SCARFS, HOODS to. ALSO HATS 4 CAPS, BOOTS ft SHOES, A very large and well selected -STOCK of the best made, and warranted in every respeot ALSO GROCERIES, COFFEE, SUGAR, TEA, RICE, 'FLOUR, SALT, PORK, FISH fto. AL80 CONFECTIONART AND YANKEE NOTIONS IN GREAT QUANTITIES 'AND QUALITIES TOBACCO AND SEGARS 'OF THE BBS! QUALITY say, to one and all, that my stock is full and complete, and will 'be sold at mall profits. Give me a vail Wore purchasing Ue where. FREDERICK RUDOLPH St. Mary, Nov. St'6-ly. MDQWAY, PENNA. WHOLESALE & RETAIL DEALER IN DRY GOODS, CLOTHING, FLOUR, GROCERIES, -QUEENSWARE, FEED HARDWARE, LUMBER AND SHINGLES, Buyers will find STORES AMONG THE Most Complete AND BEST APPOINTED IN THE COUNTRY, JIND THE PLACES TO GET Good Bargains ! CALL& SEE! March 2vB,18fJ-ly BUSINESS CARDS. OUN G. HALL, Attorney at law, Ridg I way, Elk county Pit. mar-22'GG ly. T AURIE J. BLAKELY, Attorney and I J counsellor hhw, and U, B. Uomruli-I ioBncr. Aidgway r. O. Elk county. Pa. mar-22'GO-ly. C10UTHER AND WILLIS Attorneys at T.nw Rlrlo-wav. F.Ik (inunlv Pa f ., - r j - " , attend te all professional business promM. ly. mar-22'66-ly. "TAR. J. 8. BORDWELL Electio Physl I I cian. Late of Warren county Pa., will promptly answer all professional calls by night or day. Residence one door east of the late residence of Hon. J. L. Gillis. Mar-22'66-ly. i pvR. W. B. HARTMAN, St. Mary's, Elk 1 county, Pa. Late of the Army of tbe Potomac. Particular attention eiven to all cases of surgical nature. mar-22'G6-ly. PR. W. JAMES BLAKELY Physician and Surgeon.St. Miry'-s. K"c nil, y rmar-22'66 ly. PR. W. W. SHAW Practices Medicine and Surgery, Centreville, Elk county mar-22'661y. DR. A. S. HILL KerBey. Elk county Pa. Will promptly answer unprofessional calls by night or day. mar-22'66-ly. DR. EBENJ. RUSS. Physician and Sur geon, 8t. Mary's Elk county Pa. June-21'CO-ly. H YDE HOUSE, M. V. MOORE Propri. etor, Rideway, Elk county Fa. Mar-lW eo-Iy. QT. MARY'S HOTEL, B. E. Wellendorf O Proprietor, St. Mary's, Elk county Pa. Tuis house is new and fitted up with espe cial care for the convenience and comfort of gueFtp, at moderate rates. Free Hack, to and from the Dcrot. Good stabling at. tached. mar-22'66.1y. f7XCHANGE HOTEL. Ridgway, Elk Jt2i county Pa., David Thayer Proprietor. This house is pleasantly situated on tbe bank of the Clarion, in tbe lower end of the town, ia well provided with house room and stabling, and the proprietor will spare ne pains to render the stay of his guests pleas ant and agreeable. mar-22'C0-ly. ASHINQTON HOUSE, St. Mary's, Elk county Pa., Edward Babel Pro. f rietor. This house is new and fitted up with especial care for the convenience of guests. Good stabling attached. Mar-29'661y. ORDWELL AND MESSENGER Drug, gists, Dealers in Drugs and Chemicals Paints, Oils and Varnish. Perfumery Toil, et articles and Stationary, Ridgway, Elk oounty Pa. mar-22'66-ly. CII. VOLK, Manufacturer and Dealer m in Lager Beer, opposite the Railroad Depot, St. Mary's, Elk county Pa. Mar-22'OU-ly. ENRY II. THOMAS, Dealer in all kinda of Furniture, Spring Beds and Mattresses, Picture Frames and Coffins, Ridgway Pa. Ware Rooms in the Metho. dist Parsonage. my-17'66-ly. TJRACTICAL CLOCK AND WATCH. JC MAKER. ST. MARY'S, Elk county Fa. Edward Mcliride, keeps constantly on hand and for sale, Watches, Clocks, Silver Plated Ware and Jewelry of all descriptions. ftcguRepairing neatly executed, and done on short notice and reasonablo terms . Mar 29'66-ly. JOB PRINTING, such as Cards, Posters, Hand Bills, Bill Heads &e., done at the ADVOCATE OFFICE on short notice and at reasonable prices. 1866 1866 PHILADELPHIA & ERIE RAIL ROAD. This great line traverses the Northern and Northwest counties of Pennsylvania to the city oi Erie, on Lake Erie. It has been leased by the Fenntylva nia Rail Road Company, and is opera, ed by them. Its entire length was opened for pas. senger and freight business, October 17th, 1864. TIME OF PASSENGER TRAINS AT RIDGWAY. Leave Eastward. Erie Mail Train 3 Erie Express Train 10 39 p. m. 30 p.ra Leave Westward. Erie Mail Train 1 30 p. m. Erie Express Train 3 24 a. m Passenger cars run through without change both ways between Philadelphia) and Erie. NEW YORK CONNECTION. Leave New York at 9.00 a. m., Arriv at Erie 9.15 a. m. Leave Erio nt 1.55 p. m., arrive at New York 3.40 p.m. Eleoent Sleeping Cars on Express Trains both ways between Williamspora nnd Baltimore, and Williamsport and Philadelphia. or information respecting PassenMf busiuess apply at the S. E. corner 30tb) and Market Sts. - And for Frsijrht busiuess of the Com. pany's Agents: B. 15. Kingston, Jr. Cor. 13th and Market Sts. Philadelphia. J. W. Reynolds Erie. W. Brown, Agent N. C. R. R. Bal. timore. H. II. Houston, Gen'l. Freight Ag't. PAiTa. II. W. Gwinner, t77. Ticket Agt. PhiTa. Alfred. L. Tyler, General Sujt Wmit. $1,500 PEIt YEAR! want Agents everywhere to sell our improved $20 Sewing Machines. Three new kiuds. Under and upper feed. Pent on trial. Warranted five years. Above than 40, whioh are fully lictnttj by Howe Wheeltr & Wilton, Graver Baker. Since, Co., and Bachelder. All other cheap ma chines are infringement and the tiller or uter are rtliabU to arrett, fine and impri,onmtnt Illustrated circulars eentr. AddresT call upon Sh.w ft dark, at Bife Main., or Cbicogo, . msy-n'J : " v. utici lur ifl.a