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PHE WASHINGTON LIBRARY COM-
PANNY, Fhindelphia, is chartered by
i Sidle of Pennsvlvania. and organized
in nid of the Riversido Institute, foreducat
Ing gratuitously Soldiers' and Sailors' Or
phans. Incorporated by tho Stale of Now
Jersey, April 8th, 1SU7. Subscription One
Dolltir.
The Washington Library Company, by
virtue of their charter, and in accordance
with its provisions, will distribute Three
Hundred Thousand Dollars in presents to
the shareholders, on Wednesday, the 8th of
January, next, at Philadelphia, Fa., or it
the Institute, Riverside, N. J.
One Present, worth
One Present, worth,
One Present, worth
One Present, worth
Two Presents, worth ?2,60O each
One Present, valued at
$10,000
20,000
10 000
6,000
6,t00
10,000
TwoFresents, valued nt$15,000 each 30 000
One Present, valued at 10,000
Four Presents, valued at 6,00caeh "0.000
Two Presents, valued at H,000 each (1,000
Three Present.!, valuedat 1,000 each 3.000
Twenty Pivsents, valued at 600 each 10.000
Ten Proseuti, vr.lued at 300 caeh 3,000
Three Presents, valutd at 1150 each 70
Twenty I resents, valued at 225 each 4,500
Fifty five Presents, valued at 200 each 11,0' K)
Fifty Presents, valued at 75 each 8,760
One hundred and ten Presents, at 100 11,000
Twenty Freaeuts, at 76 each
1,500
Ten Presents, valued at 60 each
The remaining Frejenu consist of
article of use aud value, apper
taining to the diffusion of Litera
ture and the Fine Arts,
COO
82,000
$300,000
Each Certificate is accompanied with a
Beautiful Steel Plat Engraving, worth
more at retail than the cost of certificate,
ud also insures to the holder a present in
the Orcat Distribution.
SUBSCRIPTION ONE DOLLAR.
Any person tending us One Dollar, or
paying the same local Agents, will receive
immediately a fine Steel Plate Engraving,
at choice from the following list, and one
Certificate of Stock, insuring one pretest
in the great distribution.
One Dollar Engravings. No. 1. "My
Child! My Child!" No. 2. ' They'ro
Paved! They're Saved!" No. 3 " Old
Seventy. giz ; or the Early days of the Rev
olution. Any person paying us $2 will re
ceive either of the following Steel Plates, at
choice, and two certificates of stock, thus
beeoniing entiled to two presents. Two
Dollar Engravings. No. 1 "Washington's
Courtship." No. 2 " Washington's Last
Interview with his Mothar." Three Dollar
Engravings. Any person paying Threo
Dollavswill receivethe beautiful Steel Plate
of " Home from the War," and threo cer
tificates of stock, becoming entitled to
three presents. Four Dollar Engravings.
Any person paying Four Dollars shall re
ceive the large and splendid Steel Plate of
"Tho Perils of our Forefathers," and Four
Certificates of Stock, entitling them to four
presents' Five Dollar Eugiavings. Any
person who pays Five Dollars shall receive
the large and splennid Steel Plate of " The
Marriage of Pocahontas."
The Engravings and Certificotes will be
delivered to euch subscriber at our Local
Agencies, or sent by mail, post-paid, or ex
press, asmuybe ordered.
How to obtain Shares and Engravings.
Send orders to us by mail, enclosing
froml to $20, either by Post office orders
or in a Registered letter, at our risk. Larg
er amounts should be sent by draft or ex
press. 10 shares with Engravings, $ 9 50
26 shares with Engravings, 23 50
60 shares with Engravings, 40 50
75 shares with Engravings, CO 00
100 shares with Engravings, 'M 00
Local agents wanted throughout the U. S,
THE RIVERSIDE INSTITUTE, situate
at Riverside, Burlington county, N. J., is
founded for the purpose of gratuitouslr edu
cating the sons of deceased Soldiers aud
Seamen of the United States.
The Board of Trustees consists of the fol
lowing well-known citizens of Pennsylvania
and New Jersey : Hon. W. B. Mann, Dlst.
Att'y cf Philadelphia ; Hon. L. R. Broomall
Ex-Chief Coiner U. S. Mini, nnd Rccordor
of Deeds, Philadelphia ; Hon. James M.
Scovell, New Jersey ; Hon. W. W. Ware,
Jfw Jersey ; Henry Gorman, Esq., Agent
Adams' Ecjprcss, Philadelphia ; J. E. Coe,
Esq., of Joy, Coo & Co., Philadelphia.
Treasury Department, Washington, D.
C, April 18, 1807. Office of Internal Rev
enue Having received satisfactory evi
dence that the proceeds of the enterprise
conducted by the Washington Library Com
pany will 'be devoted to charitable uses,
permission is hereby granted to said Com
pany to conduct Bitch enterprise, eqempt
from all cliargo, whether from special tax
or other duty. E. A. ROLLINS, Com.
Tho Association liavo appointed as Re
ceivers, Messrs. George A. Cooke $ Co.,
83 Snuth Third Street, Phiudelphia, whose
well-known integrity nnd business experi
ence will be a sufficient guarantee that tho
money entrusted to them will bo promtptly
applied to the purpose stated.
Philadelphia, Fa., May 20, 18G7.
To tho Cflieers anil Members of the Wash
ington Dibrary Co., N. S. Read, Seo'y.
Gentlemen : On receipt of your favor
of the 15th instant, notifying us of our ap
pointment as Receivers for your Company,
we took the liberty to submit a copy of
your cnarter, with aplsn ol your enter
prise to eminent legal authority, and hav
ing received his favorablo opinion in regard
to its legality, and sympathizing with the
ucneuolont object of your Association, viz:
the education and maintenance of the or
phan children of our soldiers and sailors of
the Riverside Institute, we have concluded
to accept the trust, and to use our best ef
forts to promote so worthy an object.
Respectfully, yours, io.,
GEO. A. COOKE & CO.
Address all letters and orders to
GEORGE A. COOKE & CO., BANKERS
S3 South Third Street, Phil'a., Pa.
Receivers for the Wash, Lib. Co.
November 21, 1807, 3m.
DW. HUTCHINSON, Attorney at Law
,Girard, Erie County Pa., will attend
specially to business in Bankruptcy before
the Register in the District at his office in
Girard. Nov. 7'07. 4i.
WHEELER & WILSON'S SEW
ING MACHINES. The under
signed having been appointed Sole Agent
for the sale of Wheeler & Wilson's Sewing
Machines for Elk oounly. He keeps an
assortment constantly on hand. Machines
sold at Philadelphia aud New Yor prices.
Any parties aesirous of obtaining them can
taarees J. K. W1IITMORE,
March St-'GCly. at Ridgway, Pa.
ENVELOPES, LABELS & TAGS neit
1y printed 1 1 the Advocat Offic
7.
the !
PHILADELFHIA & HUE RAILROAD.
WINTER TIME TABLE.
Thrrvgh and Direct Route between
Philadctjthin , Baltimore Harris
bury, Williamnport, and the
GREAT OIL REGION
of Pennsylvania.
ELEGANT SLEEPING CARS
On all Night Trains.
ON and after MONDAY, NOV. 2.rth,
the trains on the Philadelphia & Erie
Railroad will run ns follows :
WESTWARD.
Mail Train leaves PhiladelplrSa-.il. 15 p. m.
" " Ridgway 2.45 p. m.
' " arrive at Erie....... 0.00 p. m.
Erie Exp leaves Philadelphia. ..12.00 noon.
." " " Ridgway 8.52 a. m.
" " arrive at Erie 0.45 a. m.
EASTWARD,
Mail Train leaves Erie
" " " Ridgway.
10.25
4.J58
m.
m.
in.
" " arrive at Phildelphia 8.55
Erio Exp leaves Eric 4.25
" ' Ridgway 10.13
m.
m.
" " nrr. at Philadelphia... 1.00 a. m.
Mail ami Kipras trains connect with all
train) on Warren and franklin Hailwav.
J'attcnyirn leaving Philadelphia at 12.00
M. arrive at Jrvineton at 6.40 a. m. and Oil
City 0.60 a. m. Leavirg Philadelphia at It .
15 p. m. arrive at Oil City at 4.35 p. m.
All trains on Warren & Franklin Railway
make close connections at Oil City with
trains for Franklin and Petroleum Centre.
BAGGAGE CHECKKD THROUGH.
ALFRED L. TYLER,
General Superintendent.
ml '.13 'J ''-iu tl XiJ 'IW .13 ''ai0 'M I
STOVES AND TIN-WARE
AT
John Sosenheimer & Sons,,
WHOLESALE & RETAIL DEALERS.
bt. mary's, pa.
Keeps constantly on hand and for sale,
a large and well selected Btock of TIN
WARE, STOVES &c. We have
everything generally kept in a Tin Shop.
Our Stock of STOVES consists in part
of SPEARS ANTIDUST PARLOR &
COOKING STOVES, ALSO IRON
GATE & WIIEAT-SIIEAF
STOVES.
We also keep on hand and for salo the
MORNING GLORY,
A large sioci of GLOBE HEATERS with
Russia top is among our assortment, which
arc now the best stoves in use, and can be
sold as chenp as ever.
SCRAP IRON taken in exchange for
goods.
Sl'OUTINU 5: UOOFING done on short
notice. Give us a call, nnd satisfaction
guaranteed. Sept. 20'07. tf.
PAINTS for FARMERS and others.
TheGraton Mineral Paint Co. are now
manlacturing the Best Cheapest nnd most
durable Paint in use ; two coats well pui
on, mixed with pure Linseed Oil, will last
10 or 15 years ; it is of a light brown or
beautiful chocolate color and can be
changed to grccu, lead, stone, drab, olive
or creum, to suit tho taste of the consumer.
It is valuable for Houses, Barns, Fences,
Carriage nnd Car-makers, Fails and Wooden-ware,
Agricultural Implements, Canal
Boats, cssels and ships Bottoms, Canvas,
Metal and Shingle Root's, (it being Fire and
Waterproof), Floor Oilcloths, (one Maun.
facturer having used 6000 bbls. the past
year,) and as a paint for any purpose is
unsurpassed tor body, durability, elasticity,
and adhesiveness. Price $ij per bbl. of
300 lbs., which will supply a farmer for
years to come. Warrcutcd in all cases as
above, bend fo' a cirtular which gives full
particulars. None genuine unless branded
in a trado mark Grafton Mineral Paint.
Address DANIEL 1UDWELL,
251 Pearl Street, New York.
et. 6-'G7.-Gin.
EW CASH GROCERY STORE.
JAMES McCLOSKEY, Dealer in
Groceries &c, would respectfully inform
the citizens of Kersey and vicinity, that
he h:is Rono into the Grocery busk ;ss.
and will open on or about tho middlf
of Way. He keey constantly on hanc
an extensive stock of
TEAS, FLOWS,
SUGARS,
TOBACCOES, SEGARS,
WHISKEY
by thebarrel or quart, and everything
connected witn a lirst class Urocery
Stora.
I will sell for CASH and consequent
ly can afford to sell CHEAPER than
the CHEAPEST. I invite everybody
to come ana satisiy themselves.
JAMES McCLOKEY.
May 3d, '06. Cm.
IlEDELIUS VOGT, Practical Clock &
; Watchmaker, St. Mary's, Elk county,
ra. iiooms next door to tlintenacu s
Clothing Store. All kinrfs of work done
done in a satisfactory manacr, and war.
ranted. Consultations in regard to work
in the Gerniac, rench or English lan
guages. March 14, 1807tf.
The Vlrard Life insurance.
Annuity & Trust Co.
OF PIIILAD'A.
C1MHTEHEU IJf 13G
CASH CAPITAL $ 800,000,00.
ASSETS $2,455,855,60.
Mutual Insurance combined with the e.
curity of capital.
For insurance apply to
JOHN G. HALL, Ridgway, Ta.
TTISITING CARDS NE ATI.Y rYVfliT.
I Y 4 tX Hit t6.
W FIRM AND NE Y GOODS I :
NEW GOODS !
JUST RECEIVING
AT THE STORE OF
HYDE, GILLIS & CO.
HARDWARE, QUEENSWARE,
i
CANDIES, NUTS, ic.
DRY GOODS & GROCERIES.
THE BEST AND CHEAPEST
IN ELK COUNTY.
CALL AND SEE
AND BE CONVINCED
THAT WE SELL CHEAPER
THAN ANY OTHER STORE
IN THIS SECTION.
WE ARE CONSTANTLY
ADDING TO OUR STOCK
COME AND SEE US.
Hoods, Nubias, nnd all kinds of Woolen
Goods at the cheap store of
12 U7 I1YDJS, lilLLIS SUO.
Do you want to purchaso ft silver watch
American or Foreign ? if so, go to
UlDli, UILLIS AtCU.
Fresh Oysters constantly on hand at the
store of
irU7 U 1 DE, U1L US ou.
Notions of all kinds in extensive variety
at the store of
1107 111DJS, UILLIS CO.
An extens
at the I
extensive assortment of CLOTHING
i store of
12'G7. HYDE, GILLIS CO.
T)OOTS, SHOES and GAITERS every
JLI kind, sly!
e nnd variety at the store of
12'07
11 IDE, GILLIS a CO.
A large and complete stock of Hardware
aud cutlery at the store of
12'C7 HYDE, GILLIS & CO.
rpOBACCO The finest brands for suiok-
ing und chewing, at the store of
1267
HYDE, GILLIS & CO.
a
UEENSWABE an extensive assort-
ment, at the store of
1207 HYDE, GILLIS & CO.
Newest Styles of Balmoral Skirts at the
cheap store of
12'C7 HYDE, GILLIS &CO.
T'adics' Dress Goods latest and most
A fushionuble figures, at the store of
12'G7
HYDE. GILLIS 4 CO.
I I ats. Caps and furs, in great variety
anl at tue lowest price, at the store of
12 07 HYDE, GILLIS 4 CO.
1 fens' woolen and cassimcr Shirts at
" sensation prices, at the store of
12'67
HYDE, GILLIS & CO.
TTndcrshlris and drawers, cheaper than
j tue cneapesi, at tne store of
12X7 HYDE, GILLIS L CO.
Oct-Sht,1867-ly.
rnil E W OR L D R E N 0 W N E D
MORNING GLORY!
;TtT7"'y:,,ri--!f
FOR SALE AT SERVICE'S,
EXCLUSIVE AGENT FOR
ELK COUNTY.
I have now on hand and am now receiv
ing the most complcto stock of Cooking
and Parlor Stoves ever brought to this
section. I buy the best, believing they
are tho cheapest.
I have the exclusive agency for the Cel
ebrated Morning Glory, also, for Speer's
Cooking and Parlor Stoves. I havesomo
beautiful designs from Erie, Buffalo, Troy
and Philadelphia, and am preparing to fur
nish on short notice any stove made in tho
country or parts of Btovcs to repair old
ones.
Having devoted "seventeen years exclu
sively to tho salo of Stoves and the manu
facture of Tin, Sheet Iron and Copper
Ware, I am satisfied that the most fastidi
ous can be pleased at my shop. Don't fail
to call before you purchaso elsewhere.
MERCHANTS supplied with Tin-ware
and Stove Pipe as low as can be bought in
Erie.
THIS IS NO HUMBUG.
Coal Hods plain and fancy, and everything
usually kept in a first class Tin and Stove
Store.
Rags, Copper, Brass, Pewter, Lead,
Scrap Iron, Sheep Felts and Farmers pro
duce generally taken in exchange fur goods
or work.
UNIVERSAL CLOTHES WRINGER.
have tho Agency for tho UNIVERSAL
CLOTHES WRINGER, it is the best,' 800,
000 of them in use. Each 'Wringer wan
ranted to be as good at the end of one year
as when first purchased. Cull and take
one home with you and if it docs not give
good satisfaction after a fair trial, it may
be returned and your money willbe refun
dcd.
SAVE YOUR CLOTHES,
SAVE YOUR LABOR,
PRESERVE YOUR HEALTH,
SAVE YOUR TIME,
ALSO, THE LILY WHITE HANDS,
and have smiles instead of frowns on V'ush
Days. . .
Oct. 31U 1807-ly.
rjIIE CHEAPEST. GOODS
, JN THE COUNTRY j
' . A re Sold W " ' '' ' '
v-v..;
TTEIS BROTHER'
Successors to Geo. Wcis." '
DEALERS IB 'j . ,
or 211)3 DohKsiia f "Q06i$,
St. Mary's, Elk County, Pa.
QALL AND EXAMINE -
OUR IMMENSE STOCK OF
BOOTS AND .SHOES
We Lave no hesitation in'sayingthal
in this department of our establishment,
we can give bargains to our customer
with which they cannot fail to' bo satis.
Bed. Wo buy 'our etoct direct from
the Manufacturer, Richardsons' Cele.
brated Boot & Shoe Manufactory'EImU
ra, New York. We warrant all goods
in this lino sold from our establishment.
JJEAVY & SHELF HARDWARE,
WE ARE PREPARED. TO OFFER
:..tt
To our customers in this line bargain
which cannot be undersold in Elk coun
ty. Our etick is large, well selected,
and is especially adapted to the wan '4
of the community.
JADIES' DRY k FANCY GOODS,
An Unequalled Assortment I
Muslins,
'Silks,
Calicoes,
Satins,
' Dlaiu
Moire Antiques,
Cbiutscs,
White QqU
Cloths,
Flannels,
T
Laccs
' " Corsets,
In fact wo have everything connected
with Ladies' Wear. We are determin
ed to sell lowtr, cheaper and BETTER
Goods than any other firm in the coun
ty. Give us a call, we'll prove in. .
JJARK WELL WHAT WE SAY,
We Sell the Best, therefore
THE CHEAPEST CLOTHiNG-
Sold in Elk Couuty. Our Stock of '
$ I 0lt li i tl
IS IMMENSE, ' '
And wo confidently flatter ourselves
that better Clothing cannot be found
ANYWHERE.
Per sons, before purchasing elsewhere
would do well to givo us a call.
1
BPiNo troublo to show our Goods..
QROCERIES, NOTIONS, &o.,4o.
In Endless Variety, and t
CHEAPER than tit CHEAPESt I
At the Store of
, 1
In St. Mary's, Elk County,P.',
piPES,TCBACCOES d SEGAR8
We have now on hand '' 1
AN EXCELLENT ASSORTME NT. :
Which will be sold at a
VERY SLIGHT AD VAN0&
. On eott und carriaye. , ,
IS? Our Store it in the new Si'one
Building on Main Street.
Julyll,lP67-tf.