riMIU SILVER SuiliT. '. JL MURE DURABLE, MORE Et,.U TIC, ' M0RR GRACEFUL! And will keep ils shnpo and retain its place better than any otl ur Skirt. This new and bpatiful ptyle of Skirt (Pat ented M.ircli Y, 1 8(56, ) was awardid ly the Great American Institute Fair, held in New Voik, October, 1KIW,, a SILVER, MEDAL, being Ibo Highest Premium ever given for a Hoop SUirt. ' Tlio Steel Spiines are womul with fine plated wire in pliieo of a cotton covering which will not wear off or become soiled, and the whole skirt inny be woshed without injury or fear of rusting, and will bias good us new. The Combination Silver Skirt This invention combines with the ordina ry Skirt, the advantages or our Silver Skirt the bottom hoops are the same as (hose we ed in the Silver Skirt, the covcringof which cannot wear oft"( while the upper ones art covered with cotton, No lady having once worn one of our Skirts, will be willing to wear any oilier, as the lower hoops of all other kinds are sonn injured and soileed. 1 The best mnteeials are used in their con struction, and, from their durability and neatness they are destined to become a Favbrito Skirt. Manufactured Sololy by the Silver Skirt and Wire Manu facturirlg Ccmpany, 1 "" 80'arid 32, HARChAY ST. . , NEW YORK. C. S. Si-brut, Sup't. . Aug 9th-ly Gi 1 AAPEIt YEAR! we. tjpJtVV w'1"'' Agents evcrywhoTc to sell our-iMi'itovr.u $20 Sewing Machines. Three now kinds. Under and upper feed. Sent on trial. Warranted five years. ATaove Balary. or large commissions paid. The only machines sold inthe United States for less than if 10, which are fully licensed bp Tlowt, Wheeler ft Wilson, Orover ft Baker, .Singer ft Co.j mid Jiaehtlilcr: All other cheap ma. chincS arc hifr'ifteme)ffls'afi( the seller or user are reliable to arrest, fine ana! imjrrisohment. Illustrated circulars Bent free. Address, or 'call upon Shaw & Clark, at Hiddefonl, Maine, or Chicogo, 111. nvay-lT'Cli-ly ANTED, AGENTS 875 to 8200 . PER MONTH for gentlemen and 835 to 875 oi' ladies, everywhere, to introduce the .'Celebrated Common Sense Family Sewing Machine, improv ed and perfected.. It will hem, fell,, stitch, quilt, biud, bruid and: embroider beautifully: Price- only ' 820, making the elastic lock stitch, and fully war. ranted for three years. We pay the ; above wages, or a commission, from which twice that amount can bo made. Address with -stamp, or call on C. BOWERS & CO., Salesrooms, No. 255 Sbuth. FIFTH Street, Philadelphia, Pa. ,: fecll letters answered promptly, with , airculars and terms. May-Sl'GG-ly. . bncouMPTivisT -'i ' . THE Advertiser, having been restorod to health, in a few weeks, by a very simple remedy, after having suffered sever ntyears.with a severe hing affection, and that dread disease, Consumption is-ftux-ious to make known .to.his fellow sufferers themeaasof cure. ' . To'all who desire if , ho will send a .copy of the prescription used,, (free of charge), with the directions for preparing the same, which they will find a Sure Cure for Con Buaiption', Asthma, Ilroncliits, &c. The on- ' ly object of the advertiser. in sending the ' Prescription, is to benefit the afflicted, and spread information which he conceives to , lie invaluable ; and he hopes every sufferers will try his remedy, as it will cost them . nothing, and may prove a blessing.. 1 raities wishing tho prescription, will please address . - Kev. EDWARD A. WILSON, : 'Williamsburg, KiDgs County,Jicw York, Oct.' 25th iaC0-ly. 1807; , ,..,,. ... :-. : 1867 Piih,adelpiiia &:erie rail "ROAD. This greatiline traverses the Northern and Northwest counties of Pennsylvania to the city of Erie, , on Lake Eric. '' , It has been leased by the rennsylva , nta Rail Rfad.. Vomptang, and is opera fed by them . .. Its entire length was opened "for pas senger and freight business, October 17th, 18G4, ' ; TIME OF PASSENGER TRAINS AT RIDGWAY. Leave Eastward. Eric .Mail Train 3 47 p.m. Eric Express Train 11 05 p.m. Leave Westward. Erie Mail Train 1 24 p. m Erie Express Train 50 a. m. Passenger cars run through without change both ways between' Philadelpha and Erie. - ...... NEW YORK CONNECTION. Leave New York at $.00 a. m., Arrive at Eric 0.00 a. m. Lcavo Eric at 5.40 p. in., arrive at New York 4.40 p.m. EmcjENT Slewing Cars on Express Trains both ways between Williunisport and Baltimore, and Williunisport and Philadelphia. For information respecting Passenger business apply at the b. b. coruer 40th and Market Cits, Philadelphia And for Frsight business of tho Com pany's Agents: S. 15. Kingston, Jr. Cor. 13th and Market Sts. Philadelphia. . J. W.' Reynolds Erie. W.Brgwu,. Agent N. 0. R. R. Bal timoro. II. II. HOUSTON, Gcn'l. Freight Aj't. Wra. II. W; G winner, ' . ' Utn'l. Ticket Agt. 1'hU'a. Alfred. L. Ttlkb, ' ' General Sup! Erie. c OPARTNKRdJlP. i'ho undersigned have this day entered into copartnership under the tirin name of llEALY & GlLLlti, in tho sale or I'rovisi lens, Flour, Feed, Grains, &c, at the stand heretofore occupied by the lute prm or Ilea ly & Kill.- W. C. 1IEALV, March U, 18C7-Ct C V. GILLI3, c OSTAR'S EXTERMINATOR. 'Costar's Exterminator, Exterminator, Costar's Exterminator, Exterminator, Costar's Exterminator, Exterminator, Costar's Exterminator, lExtcrminator, Costar's Exterminator, .(Exterminator, Costar's Exterminator, Exterminator, 'Costar's Exterminator, -Exterminator, 'Costar's Exterminator, Exterminator, Costar's Exterminator, Vo. Bats, Mice, Roaches, Ant, '.Bed Bugs, r leas, Moins anu rurg in woolens, .Insects on Plants, Fowls, 'Animals, etc 18 yean established InTT.'Y. City.' . ' Only infallible remedies known.' ' Free from Voieons.' ....... '! ' Not dangerous to the fluman Family.' !!!Bewarc!!! of all worthless imitations See that " COSTAR'S " name is on each Vos, Bottle, and Flask, before you buy.- Address , HENRY R. COSTAR, . 484 Broadway, N. Y. (OSTAR'S CELEBRATED Buckthorn Salve I ' - For Cuts, Burns, Bruises, Wounds, Boils. Cancers, broken Breasts, . Sore ..Nipples, Bleeding, Blind and Painful Tiles , Scrofu lous, Putrid and ill. conditioned Sores; Ul. cers, Glandular Swellings, Eruption;'Cutr neous Affections, Ringworm, Itch, Bites of Spiders, Insects, Animals, &d. - Boxes, 25 cents, 60 cents, and SI sues. Sold by all Druggists, everywhere and- by Dejtot 485, Broadway, N.'Y. c OSTAR'S UNIVERSAL Corn Solvent ! For Corns, Bunions, Warts, &c.' Boxes. 25 cents. CO cents, and SI sizes. Sold by all Druggists everywhere, and by . , . lit IN UK It. UUSAAtl, Depot 484 Broadway, N. Y. QOSTAR'S PREPARATION OF . , Bitter Sweet and Orange Blossoms, for i. Beautifying the Complexion. Used to soften and beautify the skin, remove Freckles, Pimples, Eruptions, &c. Ladies are now using it in preference to all others, Price $1 fcr -bottle. Sold by all i)rggists everywhere, and 'by UEHKY K. UUSTAK, Depot 484 Broadway, N. Y. lOSTAR'S rECTOEAJL,, , . . ,. ., CO U Gil JU0 1, ' For Coughs, Colds, Hoarseness, SoreThroat, Croup, Hooping uougns, iunuena. Agthma, Consumption, Bronchial Affections, and all diseases of . the Throat and Lungs- Bottles, 25 cents, GO cents, aud $1 sizes. Sold by all Druggists everywhere, and by . Depot 484 Broadway, N. Y. c OSTAR'S CELEBRATED Bishop Pills! .1 . Unieenal Dinner, : IVl t ! 1 " f . i For Kerrousnesi and Sick Ueadaoho, Cos tiveness, Indigestion, Dyspepsia, Uil liousness, Constipation, Diarrhoea, Colics, Chills, Fevers, and general derangement of the Digestive . ORGANS. Boxes, 25 cents, 50 cen ts, and $1 liiot, and sold by all Druggists everywhere, and by 10 l-3m Depot 491 Broadw S Y WARDED A GOLD MEDAL! , At THE . ' ---f American Institute Fair! 'OCTOBER afi, 18C6. In Direct competition with nil tho leoling makers in the country. 'PEIXMJBET ORG A N "S ' AND MELODEONS . C. iPELOUBET & SON, Manufacturers. - Respectfully invito the attention o-fjiur. chasers, the trade and profession, to the FOLLO-WING INSTRUMENTS Of their manufacture . Pedal Base Organs, Five sizes, Five Octave, one to three Banks of Keys, three to eight setts of Reeds, ' .lPrices $235 toiGOO. . School 'Organs, Nine styles, single And 'double Reed, Rosewood and Black Walnut cases, - Prices, $130 to $240. Melodeons, iPnvno'style mA Portable, Twelve Varie ties, from four to six Octaves, single" and double lleeu, Rosewood and Black Walnut Cases. Plrrces, 65e $2W. Every instrument is made y competent workmen, from the best material, uneerour personal supervision, and every modern improvement worthy of the name, is intro duced in them. Among these we would call attention to the TEEMOLANTE, which has been so much admired, and can be found only in instruments of our own manufac ture. I V From among the flattering testimonials of eminent profestors and organists, we give the following extracts . ' VThe pedals I conceive to be unapproach able in their beautiful smooth quality." -Wm. A. King. " It is a grand, good instrument, and does credit to the builder." II. C. Folger, Troy, New York. . " ' " They, are among the finest Instruments manufactured either in this -country or a broad." Wm. Berg, J. Mosenthal, Aptoina They have given universal satisfaction." W. E. Hawley, Fon-du lao, Wis. ! " There is a peculiarly sweet .and symptt. tlietK tone which harmonizes charmingly with thevoK." W. U.Oeeke. ." I am particularly plaased with the ar rangement of the different registers." Wm. H. Bradbury. - " No other instrument so nearly " ap proaohes the organ," The Chorister, N. Y - '.'ThiB instrument has a clear superiority orr everything yet Introduced among us.1' Jtndcpcnient, N, Y. - -" "The tones and theaotion are excellent." Rev. WiS- Lcavitt, Hudson, New York, .",The more we 8e it the better we like it1' J B Hague, Hudson, New York.. '"The two Bank Organ is really a gem.' J W "krinicutt, Boston, Mass. uWe have found them excellent in all poind constituting a good instrument." J C Cook, T J Cook. 'It looks and sounds splendidly," S B vSaxton, Troy, New York. "The most ertect toned Mclodeon I ever saw." Uuy ' Wo'iu. ' 11 They fall back on such substantial mer it as superiority of workmanship, beauty of tone and reasonableness or price. Ana we must say that in all their respects they are well worthy ot praise. Musical rio neer. ' J3?Every instrument is fully warranted, and bozed aud shipped in New 1 ork Lity without charge. . Circulars, Cuts, and Price Lists, -c, sent on application to . . , CFEL0TJBET&S0N, BnOOMFIELD, N. J. Or J M Pelton, 841, Broadway, Jfew York Conrad Meyer. 722, Arch Street. Philad'a 8 Brainard & Son. Cleveland. Obio ! J A Tucker & Co. Jaokson. Michigan : Werner & Gerard, CinojnaUi. Ohio ; Joel H Snow, Mobile, Alabama, WHOLESALE AGENTS. July 20,66-ly A NEWS.DEPpT s T o it y. DAILY & WEEtCLY PAPERS . . . ' .. ' ::!'-.,',. will be for sale hereafter, regularly at The Book Store IN. ST. MARY'S. .. N. B. Any wofk, either American or Europen, Religious, Soientifio, Phil osophical, Historical, &o., will bo 'pro cured on application as above. Any article in the Boole or Stationery line not in Store, will be sent for ly mail and be received in a few days after or. dcring. ' jun. 14-ly. PHOTOGRAPH S. E. & H. T. ANTHONY & CO., ' Manufacturers 0f Photographic . Materials, Wholesale and Retail, 501 BROADWAY, N. Y. In -addition to our main business of PHOTOGRAPHIC MATERIALS we are Headquarters fo the following, viz. ' 8TERESCOPES & STERESCOPIC VIEWS Of American and Foreign Cities and liana scapes. Groups. Statuary, eto. STERESCOPIC VIEWS OF THE WAR, From negatives made in the various cam paigns and forming a complete Photograph io history of the great contest. STERESCOPIC VIEWS ON GLASS, Adapted for eithr (he Magio Lantern or the Sterencope. Our Catalogue will be sent to Any address on receipt of Stamp.. ' PHOTOGRAPHIC ALBUMS. We manufacture more largely than any tfcer house, about 00 variefies from 50 cents to $50 each. . Our ALBUMS have the reputation of being superior in beauty and durability to any others. ard Photograph! of Generals, Statesmen, Actors, etc., eto. Our Catalogue embraces over FIVE THOUSAND different subjects, including reproductions of tho most celebrated En gravings, Paintings, Statues, etc Cata logues sent on receipt of stamp. Photographers and ofhers ordering goods C. O. D., will please remit 25 per cent of the amount with their order. BThe prices And qualify of our goods cannot fail to satisfy. (june l4'C6-ly. LARGE CAPACITY, GREAT Strcgnth and unequalled speed, simplicity and completeness of operation, are qualities pe. culiar to the Konpareil "Washing Ma -chine. . It is a squeeting ' machine constructed on strictly mechanical principles, and tire ex perience derived from five vears extensive "use inTcmiHes, hotels and public institutions proves it to be or lasting value to the pur chaser The manner of operating the Nonpareil, by rolary Motion acting on a crank shaft (with balance wheel,) which moves the plungers alternately, is the simplest, least laborious and most powerful that can be de vised for the purpose, and accomplishes the "workwifh fhe greatest rapidity and the least possible labor. , : - The great speed with' which this machine performs work will be understood from the Btatementthat it is geared to give six strokes of the plungers for one turn of the handle, or, when worked leisurely, about four hun dred strokes a minute Safety to the fabric washed is insured by the entire absence of rubMtrg. A girl or boy of fifteen can work the ma. chine, and do a week's Washing for a family of six or eight persons in two to three hours' time; and it maybe relied on to cleanse the clothing thoroughly, i without assistance from hand rubbing. - Send for free Descriptive Circular and terms to dealers, lo Whom exclusive right of sale is secured. OAKLEY & KEATING, 184, Water St., N. Y. July 26,'66-ly J. GURNEY & SON, PHOTOGRAPHIC ARTISTS, . 707, BROADWAY, N. Y. IN addition to our Photographic Art Gali lcry, established in 1840. we have for the last jMve years had advantages su perior to any other establishment in ob taining sittings !rom hie, of all the Prominent iJelcbiities of the day in Card portraits, and are now publishing a l&taweue ot over 2 500 SUBJECTS, American and Foreign, also a large list or copies ot w orks ot Art anu Juigrav. ings. Catalogues sent on receipt of Stamp. An order for one doten pic. turcs tiom our Catalogue will be qlled at $1 80, and sent by mail free. Single pictures 25 cents each, copies of en. graving 15 cents each. JN. is. We also desire to call attention to the advantage we have for 'reproduo ing, or copying, old Daguerreotypes, Ainbrotypes, yard rictures, sc., ot do ceasea relatives ana trienas, enlarrcms them to any size, and finishing in Oil, Water Colors, or India Ink, with tho aid ot ten talented artists. Parties desiring copies, should there. fore correspond with us direct. bend tor a catalogue. Iho trade supplied at a liberal discount. Gallery open for free inspection, and strangers visiting tne city will nnd our uaiiery one or the tnost agreeable places where in to while away an hour. ' J. GURNEY & SON. sep-20-6m. 707, Broadway, N. Y "10AL, COKjTanD FIRE-CLAY I y All of superioi quality, for sale by the Tannerdale Coal Company, , . St. Mary's, Elk County, Pa. ' I6r0rdera by nail promptlr ittend cd to. ' septlO 5-tf JOB PRINTING nilEAPLYA NEATLY ' EXPEDITIOUSLY Executed at the Advocate Office AT THE New Store of WEIS BROTHERS at St. Mary'-s, Elk County Pennsylvania Successors to George Wcis. Offer for sale, at wholesaVand retail, well selected stock of SPRmo S UMMSIt , , SILKS, M0RINQ2S, POPLINS, DELAINES, MOHAIRS, Plain and figured Alpacas. A large assortment of Prints, WJiito goods of every description. Flannels of all kinds, Gingliam, Tickings and Shirting in great variety. IjADIE'S & GuiLDREX' Millinery Goods ; suoh as! ' ' ' '' ' BONNETS, HATS, CAPS, RIBBONS. Ac. GL O VES & HOSIER Y. GENTS furnishing goods of evert description, ' CLOTHS, CASSlMEREScic.,&c. GROCERIES AND PROVISIONS - ' T . A large stock of . '' ' PETROLEUM CANDLES SOAP OF ALL KINDS. In short, we have everything needed for family use. Cedar and Willow Ware of every de scription. Confectionary, Brush, es of all kinds. A full assort ment of Stationery, Wall Pa per, Paper Curtains, Beau, tiful Oil Cloth Window , Shades. A very large . . assortment of Segars and Tobacco. WE BUY OTTR STOCK directly from the Manufacturer and there fore we cau afford to sell cheaper than any other establishment in Elk county. THE PUBLIC are respectfully in vited to call and examine our stook and prices 1 Whether they wish to buy or not, for we claim to have one of the most complete stocks and the finest STORE in the county and can sell for less profit, than any other house in the county. ROTIIERS 6ti M-'v'b, March 10th'66. RIDGWAl,-PINNi- ! ' . ' v ". t WHOLESALE & RETAIL DEALER IN ' ' ; DRY GOODS, ' ' . - CLOTHING, ' FLO UR GROCERIES, - ' -, QUEENS WARE, , FEED) HARDWARE, ' . . i LUMBER' . AND ' SHINGLES, l. Buyers will find ST O RES AMONG THE : - , r Most Complete '. AND BEST APPOINTED '.. IN THE COUNTRY, ANi THE PL ACE TO GET . Good Bargains ! CALL& SEE March 29th, 186G-ly. ' ' St. Mary's, Ellc 'Couritvr" , JUST RECEIVED COO BEADLE'S DIME NOVELS 100 HARPERS NOVELS. 2EC. GERMAN ,STOK BOOKS. AN ASSORTMENT OF ALIA ndri i Stationary, Blauk; books, Time books, Pass books, and School books will always bo on hand. Purchasing our Books, Paper, En vclopes &c. direo ftoui the Manufacturers for . Cash', we are enabled to sell at' the snnio rales that they can be purchased in ANY OF THIi LARQE CITIES, 10 per cen allowed on all purchases of tea dollars acd upwards. i W. J. BLAKELY. Junel4'G6-ly. AG B N T S W A N T ED J. T. IMMDLUY'S 1IISTQRY OF. J IJE WAR NOW.READY. , Coniploto iu TWO VOLUMES, alsojn QNE. It is admitted to bo tlio most interesting, pojiuf'ir', and valuable His tory of tho Rebellion, which is fully at tested .by tho. enormous sale of 200, 000 volumes, and a largo portion of tho country still uncanvassed. He are obliged to run our presses iht and day to enable us to sunnlc nnr . rrv A "cuts. Men of character and ability, who do sire a luciative employment, will find this a rare opportunity. Tho price ot tho work in one volumes is so low, (compared with our Histories) as to bring it within tho reach of all classes. ' For lull particulars send for circular. Address ilmrrican 1'nblishhiff Com'u 1 i O A ...1 O. i. l-to AHyiuin nireut, . Hartfoiu), Conn. : E MPIRE SE.VINO MACHINE CO. 2'rincipal OjTtoe, 616 firoatltva;, JV. T. GREAT IMPROVEMENT in Sewing Ma chines. Empire Shuttle. Crank Motion! Sewing Machine. It is thus rendered noise less inaction. Its motion being all positive, it 1b not liable to pet ovt of order. It in tho best Family Machine! Notice is called to eur jew and Improved Manufacturing Ma chine, for wiNrsand Hoot ami Shoe Filter!. Agents wanted, to whom a. liberal discount will be given. ' No CniiHipninentii made. h i EMPIRE SEWING MACHINE CO. Ju1y-l'J'C6.-ly,
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