. z . r 1 " LOCAL INTELLIGENCE, j J Car Time at Kid g tray Erie Express East 10:11 p. m 3:a m 4:SH p. tii. IM'ip. tn. !l: I Oa. m. 2:'2o p. in. do l(i West do Mail Ea do do West Local Freight East ihi do West , Brr,A'c ftP thc r,ess to announce to our readers that Ilydo, Gillis & Co., v-Mci-day rreeivod a large stock of All Wool IVluims, Calicoes", While Goods, ttw, fte. A tsn, an immense assortment fit' Notion?. The proprietor invite buwrsto rail nnd examitio their stock Ic-Orc purchasing elsewhere. Conic and 'c No trouble to show goods ! ' Tor (lie Advocrtc , A Twtl.IUIIT Sonnkt. 'J'lio waning shadows of the autumn eve Veil llio dim landscape from my ling' And on the amber tinted rim of night The gold-Hushed clouds a mellow reflex lea re ; And yet I gize into the "rlooiti nrotiml, Musingon memories frsiuijlit with pleasures bright Pleasures with homelike garlands sweetly 1)01111 1, Which valia'.o a pure scrone delight. And mid ihi; mazes of my twilight dreams, Thoughts of old centrales flit across my train Hope, penile messenger, Trith gladness jrlcaT.f, And says in Heaven we may meet again. The pil.it sars that stud the azure sky, Now sc3i:i to whisper, " Peek the lost on high." M. E. Barry. Orituary. Albert Willis, Esq., whose death we announce in this issue, was hurried from his late residence on Monday afternr.on, last. Ho came to tliiii place from New York Slate, and eo.nmcneed the prac. tico of his profession, with lion. Henry Mouther, with whom he remained in partnership until liia dc.nh. Tho be ifl tiful services of tho Episcopal Church, were real over the remains, by Ktv. Mr. Butler, in charge of this parish. Mr. Willis was courteous in his demea nor, consistent in I113 actions, and hear, tily devoted to the interests of those whoso interests were confided to his care, lie won for himself an honora ble competency, and a respected name lie built lor himself a beautiful home ; tied his surroundings betokened the rc fined and christian gentleman. In the possession of plor.ty and happiness death hungered for him. He called him sud denly from his labor, and left behind him stritken'Iicarts to mourn, and watch over the body of him who so lately walk .. ed amonuj. us. Time may obliterate tho Traces if the loss, but can never take tho memory of the pood name and bet tor deeds f Albert Willis. Wo trust that lib Lirnal, may be tho fulfilment of his car Steals tl.ro'-., And every . Of orange (! I' the EiM Such Wa lieslingjair. where Mr. iii-:rjdicn!.- life. 1 h? perfumed light !i I he mids-t of alabaster lamps, r is heavy with the breaih .vers that bloom -t of roses." 1 tho flowery land Glled with and life preserving product. Hreko discovered the chief of I. is wonderful Tonic Med icine Plantation Eitters the en chanted tropical islaud of St. Croix. The Plantation' Lurr.as, combining all the medicinal and tunic virtues of the healing and the lil'c-suftaiuiug pro ducts r,f that favored dime, arc, with out doult, the World's Great Remedy fur Pysprpsia, Low Spirits, and all oth. tr Stomachic difficulties. Magnolia Water. A delightful toilet article superior to cologne and at half the price. Tobacco. A choice lot of Tobaccos and cigars have just been received at Hyde, G Mis & Co's. New Hardware Store. St Ma ry's may well be proud of this mstitu- tion. We were surprised at finding such a varied assortment of everything useful in tho hardware line, in their Store. They have the exclusive agen cy for tho " Oriental " Stove iu St. Ma ry's. Give them a call. Mr. Williams, the agent of the firm will be found a vc. ry pleasant gentleraau to deal with. Dry Goods. Hyde, Gillis k Co liavo iust received a lures invoice of splendid Dry Goods, which they will sell at prices which will defy compctii tiou. Oysters. A few days ago wn were made tho recipient of a present of as nice a can ol these delicious bivalves as it has ever been our fortune to put ourselves out.-ide of. 'J hey came from Mr. L. V Gillis. who bus them fur tale at tne Stoic of llvdo Gillis & Co. ThafcctthrtthcCoaBWooorofln tcrniil llcvcnuo lias exempted lrora all tax tho funds which nro raised by the Washington Libiary Company of Phil adelphia, for the endowment of iho Riv erside Institute; olso that Messrs. Geo. A. Cooke, & Co., tho wcll.knonli Bank ers, No. 83 South Third street, Phila delphia, have consented to act as receiv ers of tho moneys thus raisod, together with the names of those well-known and prominent citizens who havo associated themselves with tho Institute, and have consented to act as Trustees, fdiould ccr. tainly be a sufficient guarantee to the public that every pledo and promise will be carried out to tho letter. The method adopted for the endowment of this much-needed institution is one by which every individual nctually receives moro than could bo obtained with the same amount of money if expended in tho ordiuary way. In tho distribution ol presents every ono stands an equal chance, one preseut being guaranteed for each share of 6tock. r1 UXS, TISTOLS, RIFLES, KNIVES, I" Docket and table cutlery, of tho test quality and most approved pattern, for sale cheap at tho Hardware Store on Bibcrger's old corner in St. Mary's. (u28C7) Ct.VUTION. All persons are hereby cau- tioncd against buying a note given by me to llnrvey i'nrsons lor siuu.uu, uiucti about the middle of May lust, a1) I have not received vsluo therefor, and will not pay it unless compelled by law. jiov71807 W. SHOEMAKER c 10AI. COKE AND FIRE-CLAY ! All of suponor quality, for sale by the Tannerdale Coal Company, St. Mary's, Elk County, Pa. JSyOrdcrs by mail promptly. Utcnd cd to. sept 16 '5-tf FURNITURE STORE AT ST. MARY'S, PA- Q ASH, DOORS AND FURNITURE I The subscriber keeps constantly on hand nil sizes of Sash and Doors, also AYardrobes, Bureaus. Washstands, Bookcases, Tables, Desks. Loun ges, Bedsteads, Sofas, &c. Picture Frames, Sash Painted and Gtnzcd, All work warranted to bo of tho bcBt mai tcrial mid workmanship. Call and examine my work and prices us I feel confident my work will give satisfac tion and my prices arc as iow, if not lowar than they are in any other market. C1IAS. L. HAVER. Uiy23d07tf. St. Mary's, Pa. FOlt 10 CENTS! r 11 WJUJr U IVn V Oil UDH lUtl Oltll, . Vl I ' to insure the speedy issue of the Oi cut Illus trated l'aper THE WEEKLY PRESS, which in size and iippcaranco will resemble HAUrEK'S AVl-KKLV. but in value will far transcend that publi cation. The TRESS will be an embodiment of tho spirit of tho age. Ihieh department will sparklo with tho (Senilis of the most eminent writers of the day. An original SKItlAL STORY of the most brilliant character, will be com menced iu tho first number. THE ILLUSTRATION'S will be entirely original and of the most at trnolive style and nature. I he great exnenso and labor involved in this enterprise render it necessary that we should start with an ENORMOUS CIRCULATION. In order to do this, wsslmll do as fol lows: !?10,O00 in sums of $100, will be dis tributed through the first edition. To every number of papers J-100 will be allotted. Every copy of the PRESS will be enclosed in a stout wrapper, so that tho papers con. laining the greenbacks will not be known by their external appearance, and all purch as ers will have an equ.il chance for the money and gifts, lie-sides the $100 BILLS, orders will be enclosed in certain copies of the edi tion for the following GIFTS: 5 Grand Tianos (Stcinway's) Value $500 6 Grand Tinnos (Chiekering's) Value 600 1 Carriage, from C. Willy's Repository COO 10 Gold Watches 150 5 Melodeons 175 10 Ladies' Gold Watches 100 10 American Silver Watches 75 5 Music ISoxes ,, 45 G Elliptic Lock-Siich Sewing Machines 50 3 Wheeler aud Wilson's Sewing Ma chines 75 4 Wilcox & Gibbs Sewing Machines.. 45 50 I'hotographio Albums 10 The balnnoa to consist ot Aecordeons, Tea Sets, Silverware, &o. No Dollar Jew elry. No Gift worth less than Ten Dollars. THE V It ESS will be mailed to any address upon the re ceipt of price. Ten Cents, or eleven copies for $1, twenty-three for $:!, and sixty for ?o. Address STUART & CO., "New York Pbbss." No. CI Broadway, New York City. BLACKSMITH'S CAIUU-:NTEiFsTnd joincr'B tools for sale " cheaper than the cheapest" at the.St. Mary's Hardware Store. (nov2S'67.) V 1 RANK ENTZ, Mluluant Tailor. Cenlreville, Elk countv. l'a.. desires to inlorm tne citizens ol t enlreville and vi cinity, that he is ut all limes prepared to do work in a neat and satisfactory manner, uive mo a call. uovGTly THE PLACE TO BUY IS AT THE HID a WAY DRUG STORE. KETT BY GROVE 0. MESSENGER, Dealers in Drug?, Iilcdieir?, Paints. Oils, White Lead, Lubricating Oil, Lamp Oil, Tanner's Oil, Per. fumcries of all Kinds, The purest Varnish, Drushes of every Stylo and Size Dye Stuffs, rure Confcctionarics Citron, Raisins, Patent Medicines, Wines, Watches, Jewelry, Rings, Tobaccoes & Solars Pure Liquors for Medicinal pur poses ouly. A LARGE ASSORTMENT Of Everything Useful Pcitaiuing to the Drug Business Gen erally. Pure Drugs at Low Prices 1 Pure Drugs at Low Prices Notions in Endless Variety ! Notions in Endless Variety American and English Watches ! American and English Watches Latest Styles of Jewelry, Rings, fee. Latest Styles of Jewelry, Rings, &e. Fancy Articles, Toys, Latest Novels ! Fancy Articles, Toys, Latest Novels Albums, News, Stationery, Bird-Cages ! Albums, News, Stationery, llird-Cagcs! Violin, Ranjo uud Guitar Strings! Violin, Ranjo aud Guitar Strings! mar20l8G5 B E A L E ' G (late rowrn's) EMBROCATION! IOU ALL DISEASES INCIDENT TO Horses, Cuttle and the Human Flesh, requiring the use of 1111 external application. This new Compound, prepared by a prac tical ChenuHt having 11 full knowledge of all the medical virtues of each ingredient that, enters into its composition, is warran ted to exceed anything of the kind yet of fered to the public 11s an external applica tion for the diseases tor which it is recom mended. Wo aro satislied that it will work its own road into the confidence of all who use it, and those who try it once will never bo without it, 11ml therefore we rely on ex perience as the best test of its usefulness. It is pronounced by Furriers, and nil who have tried it to be the best, application ev er used. This Embrocation has been put up for over eight years, and it is only through tho increasing demand and urgent request of my friends mid tho Public that 1 send it forth ns the grand remedial agent for the various diseases to which that noblo and useful animal, the HOUSE, issubiect. Many remedies have been ottered In the Public under different forms, sonic of these arc injurious, others uluislof liitie use, and many wholly improper to answer tho purposes for which they are recommend -d. A judicious and really usctul composition fieo from those objections, has therefore long been desired by many geiille.neu who havo valuable horses, and aro unwilling to trust them to the care of designing mid prettending Farriers. Their wishes are a length lully gratified, by Dr. Deale being prevailed upon to allow this valuable Em brocation (which has proved so etilcaeious to the various diseases) to be prepared 011 J brought out to tho public. 1 his embrocation was extensively used by tho Government during the war. Address all orders to Dlt. ED.MONI) HE ALE, 002, South Second St, 1'hil'a. fc-gy-For Salo by Dordwell & Messenger, Ridgwoy, l'a. apUly o rigin and History of the Books of the Bible. DT PKOr. CALVIN E. STOWE, P. 1). A work ofreul value, and an almost indis pensable companion of tho liiblo, showing what tho liiblo is not, what it is, and how to use it ; answering all tho objections to it- authenticity urged by modern infidels, and tracing the authority of each book up to its inspired authors, giving a vast amount of information heretofore locked up in very rare and costly volumes, making one of llio most popular books ever pub lished. 1000 AGENTS WANTED. Experienced agents, clergymen, ladies. school teachers and others should send at once for circulars giving further fnforma tiou. Address, ZEIGLER, McCURDY & CO., 501 Chestnut Stroot, Phil'a., Pa, Sept. 'M br-4m. grcii ! itch ! ! itch : ! ! 6CRATCA ! SCRATCU ! ! SCRATCH ! ! ! in from 10 to 48 hours, Wheaton's Ointment cures The Itch. Whcaton's Ointment cures Salt Rheum. Wheaton's Ointment cures Teller. Wlieiiton's Ointment cures Barbers Itch, Wheaton's Ointment cures Old Sorer. Whcaton's Ointment cures Every kind, of Humor liko Magic. Price, 60 cents a bok : by mail, CO cents Address WEEKS & POTTER, No. 170 Weshineton Street, Boston, Mass. For sale by all druggists. Sept. 17'ti7 ly LUMBER. "TTE ARE PREPARED TO FURNISH y upon short notice the following kinds of Lumber of the best quality. FLOORING AND SIDING dressed in tho best possible manner, from seasoned lumber, ready for use. Also, LATH FOR PLASTERING We will rut oa cars w hen required. eViVAll orders adds-ssed to us at this place promptly attended to. SOL'TUEK, WILLIS & CO. jun2197tf Kidgway, Ta, ST IS ALWAYS Till- -t "J i, - v TUTtNrTUiu:. coffins, nc- I1 TUllK-FRAMKS, &o. The undersigned hiving sold his interest iu the wagon shop, now intends devoting his time exclusively to the Furniture trade. lie has just received a largo stcck 0' the best: URNITURE MADE which lie offers at prices that cannot fail to please. Ills stock consists of iScdrooui Suits, UpholstercdGoods, Rureaus, Washstnn.ls, Commodes. Lounges, lledstcads of Maple, Oak, Whilewiod nnd Dlack Walnut, Spring Reds and Mat trasses, Extension, Dining, lircak f 1st, Tea Party a:d (Junrtettc Tables, Chairs of every kind a. id description. The largest assortment of Cane Seated Chairs over brought into this section of the country, farmer's Secret a. l-ies, What. Nots, P.raoltets, and everything usually found iu a First Class FURNITURE WARE ROOM rieture Frames of ev k'n 1 sizo or Qu.iiity, kept on hand and made to ord"r, Looking Glasses, Looking ilass Plato and Pictures, We would call at tention to our large slock of Cnf'iiiF, con sisting of Pino, Whitewood, Cherry, Chestnut ani P.iaek Walnut, any one of nliich we can furnish in three hours time. 1 rimmed iu any style to suit. Metallic cases of any kind procured in three hours' time. Feeling-confident tha', with a liberal pat ronage, we shall be ab ic to keep up a First Class establishment, we appeal to the peo ple of K'.li county, (t say ii it is not boiler to keep their money in circulation at home thin to send it olf to t lie citic3 where if they buy but little they nro sure to got cheated and pay a good round sum into the bargain. Then let your motto bo, nevi.r buy away from home what can be had just as cheap at home, nnd the cheapest place to buy Furni- t-vrc in Western Pennsylvania is at II. II. Thomas' Ware Rooms, Excelsior liuiMing, corner of Main and Depot streets, llidgway, Elk county Ta. Oct. 1, 1807-Iy. II. II. THOMAS. THE MOST RELIABLE CUSHION used on Billiard Tables is Iho CAT-GCT CUSHION, Manufactured by Kavanagh & Decker, nnd Am- patented Dec IU, 1N1. (See hcieuunc crican, volume Di, number 11.) It is the ONLY Cushion that possessesf all the qualities essential toa perfect Cush ion. If is the most elaslie and most durable Cushion ever offered to llio billiurd-playiiif public, as is abundantly proven by tin great demand for it since its introduction The peculiarity which distinguishes tin CAT GUT Cushion and renders it superiot to all others, is the tightened cord of cat gut which overlies tin- faeenn l edge of tin ubbcr, mi 1 running the l'ml length of tin Cushion, which prevents the ball fi om bed ding into the rubber and jumping from lh table. 1 lie inl'linon ot the cat-gut cord also adds much to the elasticity of the Cush ion. The CAT-GUT Cushion has already been applied to over DlOO tables which are is constant use. It can bo applied to tables of any make, for 75 per set. KAVANAG1I & DECKER'S Factorv.N the corner of Centre and Canal Streets, a Y., is the moot complete of its kind in iho world. I iio iiiaoiuniM-y is ol too most im proved character, the lumber urying room the largest in the tinted States, the mate- lal used the best that can bo purchased, und the workmen thoroughly skilled. LiUmrd t lolh, Bulls, Cues aud Trim mings, all ol tne best make, constantly on hand. Kavanagh and Decker arc the only agents in this country for KAY'S CUE CEMENT, adjudged by competent authorities to be he best cement ever used. Full Size Tables cut down for $100. Send for Tiluxtratrtl Price LUt. KAVANAGH DECKER. Cor of Centre and Canal Sts., apSOly New York City. litablelots rem sale.- The undersigned lias laid out a vil. ago upon his ground adjoining tho Uidg way Depot, to be called ELK. Tho lots are 50 feet front, by 100 feet deep front ing towards the railroad. Terms For the first lot sold, $100. Toi the second lot sold, $110. For the third lot sold, $1-0 and so on increasing iu price as lots arc sold. K7. r irsi purchasers get I lie choice lo I at the cheapest rites. Purchasers will he registered in the or der of their uppliout ion Ten percent ot the purcliaso money must bo paid iu the time of the application. Bf'SJuApplicatioiiB will bo made to Joh 0. Hull. Esq., llidgway, Pa. J. S. HYDE. Ridgway, mar,20'00-tf. INSUKANCE AGAINST loss or DA3IAGE by FIRE T THE I.vcomint County Mutual Insur ance Company at Muncc', Pa., con tinues to Insure against Loss or Damage by Firo on all kinds if Merchandise. Publio ana privato uimuh's, eitner m town or county. Also on Mills, Tanneries, Barns stocks of Grain, tic, al the lowest possible rates. Consistent with safety to the Insurer aud Insured. The Lycoming County. Mu tual Insurance Company inv.tes nn investi, gation as to its stability. Its capital amounts to 8 3,800,000! Thus assuring to overy ono of its putrms tluil Iheir losses will be pi uiuptly au-1 satis factorily paid. Its management has alnayi beeu prudent, ns its existeu.'O of tweniy six years fully demonstrates JAMES BLAKELY, Ageut for E'U county, at St, Mary's THE BE J OIIN 0. HALL, Attorney at law. Ilidg- way, Elk county Pa. mar-lWIiO ly TOlTwoTlK'of ull kfnds and ties. J criptions done at tliis office. A LPINE IIOU.1?!:, St. Mary's Pa., Her J. "um Krelz, Proprietor. pugll'tiO T)at'id S JAMES PLAKELY Phvsieiau Surgeon, St. Mary's, Elk county 1'h. S3'undl inar-li'liO ly. W. SHAW Practices Mediciun Surgery, Centrcville, Elk county mar-z'l Ob-ly. E' sale r TVXEGUTIONS, M'MMON.S', SUIil'iE, nas. Warrants, &c, on hand and for sale at this olliee. CII. VOI.K. Manufacturer ami tiealcr in Lngir Boer, opposite- the Railroad Depot, Mar- Depot, St. Mary's, Elk county Pa. Mar-l'-J (iti-1 . OOL" OL'TIIER AND Wl I, LIS Attorneys a'- aw, RiJgway, Elk countv l'a., wil' attend to nil professional business prompt ly. mar-l'Wl-ly. TA f I! I II .LTiLA ! E LY. A 1 1 orneyand Counsellor r.l law, ami U. 8. Commis. Hid; P. 0. Eik county. Pa. f niar-122'i;(j-ly. ,. W. 11. II Alt T.MAX, St. Mary's, F.Ik county. Pa. Late of the Armv of tha Potomac. Particular attention given to all cases of surgical naturo. aiar--''tlO-ly. yyiRDWET.L AND MESSENGER DrTig S gists. Dealers in Dnigsund Chemicals Paints. Oils and Varnish. Perfumery Toil, et articles nnd Stationary. llidgway. Elk county Pa. inar-H2'Gi-ly. DP.. J. s. cian. Ln BORDWELL I'.leetic Phv.-i- Lnlcof Warren county Pa., will promptly answer nil professional calls by night or day." Residence one door east of the late residence of Hon. J. L. Gillis, Mar-MiO-ly. .10. IN O. IIAU .IAS. K. V. UA1.L. HALL & imo. At torn o v - at, Law, ST." MARY'S: BENZINGER P. O. EI K COUNTY, TA. September 20, 1 SCO. y. 1 ) A T LI 1 : 0 Al I KH7SF,. " j WHEKLEIv .V COBB. PmiruiKToFS. Ibis house i.s conveniently ami pleasant ly located in the thriving village of Brock v.ayville. Every attention paid to the con venience of guests. Vug. !". 18li7tf AYE 11 HOUSE, RTDGWAY, TA. DAVID THAYER, Proprietor. The undersigned having tilled up a largo and commodious hotel on the southwest corner of Centre and Mill streets, with good and convenient stabling attached, respect fully solicits the patronage of his old friends and the public generally. decl.TOli ly DAVID THAYER. S. SHORT, JOHN G. HALL, LOUIS VOLLMER, JAS. K. P. HALL. BANKING-HOUSE OF ghort. gall k Gk si. iflctrt's, ISenzingcr S. (t. Elk CorsTY. Pf.nna HYDE HOUSE, RinnwAY, Elk Co., Pa. 31. V. 3Iorr.E, Proprietor. Thankful for the patron lge heretofore so liberally bestowed upon him, the new proprietor, hopes, by paying strict nt temiou to the comfort nn I convenience of guests, to merii a continuance of the same. Oct 21 I860. LICENSE D AUCT ION t" E R. TVTOTICE is hereby given that I havo tak- en out a license as auctioneer, and will niteud promptly to the calling of all sales entrusted to loy care. Any person calling sides without a license wil be held answerable to the stric t letter ol the law. P. W BARRETT, Dec-MlSGCtf. Auctioneer. TXCII.VNGEHOTEL. l RIDGWAY, , TA. .1. IIAl.I-n rropnetor. This hotel is pleasatulv tsiiuvtcd on tho banks of tlie Clarion River nnd Elk Creek, at the lower end of (he village, Mr. llealy will spare no pains for the couvenio.ee of his guests, 7o iir.'uos one andallto give him a call and try his house. Sept, 17th'(i7-ly. ELACKSaIITIIING! H. S. BELNAP desires to inform the citi- 7.ens of llidgway and vicinity t lint ho has leased .1. S. Urdu's Blacksmith Shop on Mill street, nnd has employed good work men who will be ever ready to make any thing from a buckle to an anchor. Piiriieiilar attention given to tho shoeing of horse'i. All I ask is a fair trial. May 17'6o-ly. OYERIIOI.TZER, MERCHANT TAILOR, Itid- way, Kile Co., Pa. The subscriber desires respectfully lo in form the citizens of Kidgway and vicinity Hint he is propa.cd to make lo order as well ns it can bo done any where, any thing in the line of his business. All ho asks is a fair I rial. Good Fits guaranteed. fiOrt'loths, I'as-iiMcrs, Yesoiigs and Trimmings of the latest and most approved styles kept constantly on hand, nhieli will bi Bold CHEAPER THAN THE C1IKAP Ej'T. aug:!0.y SOMETHING- NEW! HOUSE, SIGN &, OKNATffENTAL PAINTING. T M1IS SUDSUHIK E R W (I U L U R E- spectfully inform tho citizens of Elk county thr.t he has just started in the above business in Ridgway, und f.-el confi dent that be can please nil who may favor hiia with their custom. GRAINING, PAPER HANGING AND CALCIM1NINO DONE ON SHORT NOTICE AND IN THE rzvl fashionable and improved maimer an t style. Orders left at this Olliee or at th Bunking House of Souther, W illis & Souther will be promptly attended to. W.P.WILLIAMS, May-17'00-ly. TAKE NOTICE ! t LL Pi'.K-ONS KNOWING THEM. j selves Midi lite I to tho uu lersigue 1 are lien by ic'4Us!o-l !o call and t attle their accounts ui ihvir c.irlie-l possible e.u.veo ieiiee. JOSEPH S. IIYDK. Kidgway, August 1, 18'7.
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