ffhc (fMk gidrocntc,
A WKKKI.V JCKWSPAPKU,
Devoted to tii IntefosfB of Tao People of Elk Co
lit ' I IIUSIIRII HVRIIV SA It Itl.W,
m joiin v. mooue,
Office in the. Cmirl 1mise.
TtltMS Or.? l'.llir nnd Filly Ohls pr
annum, invariably in ntv:iiiv,.. No devia
tion from these ttrmn.
Bites of Ailvott.'sir.jj.
Transient AdvcrtisriT.pmcnts. per q ire nf
10 lino or less, it time or less 8'.' (II)
For each subsc. pint iit'dlioti ''"
jViliiitniirntu" nnd Ex'rs notices... 2 fit)
Auditors" notices 'J ;V)
Dissolutions, Caul ions and Estrays... 2 (II)
Local nnd Obituary notices per line.. 15
Professional cards. 1 yenr b 00
Yi: MII.V AIIVKIITISKMKNT .
1 rrpmre $ 7 (V'.j column $20 00
2 r piarcs 1 - HI'1 culninn ".'00
.1 ! pmrc 1 r f n; t column (Hi 00
The above rates will he strictly adhered
to in all advertising from this dale.
lll.ANKS.
Pintle quire S- oD(i quire qr..$l 7"
X quires ';r... 2 oUOvcr 0, j qr.. 1 ot)
II N1.1!1M.S.
1 sheet, 2'. or less 2 (H), heel, 2" or :c50n
j sheet, 2"or Io-m :: 01 1( I sheet. 21 or lossIKIO
Nov. 28, lcT.7. JOHN F MOORE,
Editor nml Proprietor.
oHIt doiiii(u gimlorn.
COUNTY OFFICERS.
PrcsiJent Judge R. (i. White.
Additional Lav JuJgc 11. W.
Wi'lianis.
Associate Judges E. C. Schullze,
Jesse Kylcr.
District Attorney J. K. P. Hall.
Sheriff James A. Malone.
Prothonotary, &o. (1. A. Ral.hbun.
Treasurer Claudius V. Gillis.
Co. Superintendent .Tallies Rhikcly.
flommissi.wrs II. Warner, J. W.
Taylor, Louis Yiilliwr.
Auditors Clark Wilcox, Byron J.
Jones, Jacob MeCaulcy.
County Surveyor Geo. Wnlmsley.
TIME OF HOLDING COURT.
Second Monday in January,
Last Monday in April.
First Monday in August.
First Monday in November.
l-'OimmY & MACHINE
SHOP IN ST. MAltY'S.
TOriS II. OATIXER If?.' IcriTe (o call
j the nttcni'.oii of the citizens of Elk and
l,to!f!inr counties to tho fact. that, he lias
pin -chased the foundry, formerly known as
Mclii.l's Foundry, ami that he has refit led
the establishment with now and improved
iiincliiiio-y, which will enable him to turn
toil nil work in his lino in a manner such
ns will compare favorably with any work
in the couiurv. Ho manufacture
STKAM ENGINES,
MILL-GATES AM) CASTINGS,
PLOUGH-POINTS,
WATER-W HEELS of am, KINDS,
WINDOW-WEIGIITS,
STOVE-CASTINCS OF AN V PATTERN,
He is also agent for Henry Jarocki's
Trass Foundry, at Eric, and can tin nihil
from that estahii.-hmcut lirass Castings
of imy pattern on short notice.
Paiiii-ulu- aticr.tiin paid ( the wants of
eo-itl operniors. Chilled ear-vrlieels, axles
and pulleys furnished and nmde to order.
Sieam engine boilers repaired in a dura
b eand neni maimer.
A varied assortment of rubber and ieatli
ibching kept constantly on hand.
1 c expects through steady appliealion to
i.itsinrss, to deserve the patronage of nil
who may call on him.
TKR.MS CASH.
y.FOUNDRY OX MILL STREET,
ST. MARY'S,
KEXzr.-fii-rt P. 0 , Elk County, Pa.
May 1, 180 Sm-onc.
M1E OLDHST IHTTKR.S IN USE
IN AMERICA !
i r. & ivs
OLD DOMINION SI0MA.CH BITTEES ! !
0. E. A. G.
HAYING rEEX I .SKD OYER TAYEN
ty years umUr (he style of Old Do
minion Iiittevs. They are ft perfect Blood
Purifier, an imrivall 'd titonumhie, and a
certain cure fur all diseases arising from
derangement of the Stomach, Liver or Kid
neys. A sure remedy for Jaundice, Chron.
icDiarnho a ari l Debility resulting from
miy cans.? whatever. J!y it, the appetite
is strengthened, and a healthy tone and
vigor ini artcd to the whole system. Quan
tities of testimonials, and certificates have
been sent us, all "peaking in commenda
tion of (he beneficial iftecls of our Hitter,
nnd we liave no hesitancy in asserting that
if they are once employed, their use will
be recommended by every purchaser. They
arc cheap, available, sale and sure, being
composed of ingredients pure and harmless.
Try them and be convinced of t heir virtues.
For sale by all tlio principal DVuggisW
mid Merchants.
Do not fail to examine well the trticle
you buy in order lo get the genuine.
Sec trade mark.
11.VYNEK P-OYER,
Pule Proprietors A; Manufacturer.
mnyl ;:ia. trie, Pa.
fNSlUlANCir.7iATNSTLOSS OR
1 DA M Mil) jjy FIRM !
THE I.ycomiiij County Mutual Insur
ance Company at Muncy, l'ciina., coll
tintica lo Insure against Lis or Damage hy
Fire on all kimb if Merclnndi-.c. Public
and private , u!Min;r, either in town or
eoiiuiy. Also on Mills, Tanneries, liarns.
Blocks of Gram, &c, at the lowest possible
rules, consistent wiih mit'ely to the lusiirrr
and I usured. The Lycoming County, Mi-
lual liibiirnnce (' puny inviies nn inveslii
gatiou us to ili btability. Its capital
guiouuts to
82.HOO.OOO!
Thus astiiiing lo every ouo of Us patrons
that their losses will be promptly and satis
fnctorily paid, lis management lias always
been prudent, as us existence of twcuiy
ti J years fully demon si nues
JAMES ISLAKEI.Y,
f Ageut for E'k eoiiuiy, ul St. Mary's
Oit. li, ,", ly.
i:r FIRM AND NliW GOODS ! !
NKW GOODS 1
JUST RECEIVING
AT THE STORE OP
HYDE, OILI.I3 & CO.
HARDWATIE, ( J U E ENS WARE,
CANDIES, NUTS, See.
DRY GOODS & GROCERIES.
THE REST AND CHEAPEST.
IN ELK COUNTY.
CALL AND SEE
AND JE CONVINCED
THAT WE SELL CHEAPER
THAN ANY OTHER STORE
IN THIS SECTION.
WE ARE CONSTANTLY
ADDING TO OUR STOCK
COME ANb SEE VS.
Hood:
(il,
"oods. Nubias, and nil iiitids of Woolen
(ioods at the cheap store of
12 07 1IVDE. UII.L.IS & CO.
Do you wnnl to purchase n silver wnlcli
American or Foreign 1 if so, go to
12-07 HY1K, GILLIS &CO.
I rcsh Oysters constantly on ltand nt tin
f Htorc of
12 07 HYDE, GILUS & CO.
N
Totions of nil kinds in extensive varietv'
1107 HYDE, GILUS t CO.
A"
extensive assortment af CLOTHING
at the store of
12 07 HYDE, GILLIS a CO.
T)0OTS, SHOES and GAITERS every
JL kind, style and variety nl the sdrre of
1207
lliDE, tllLLIS i CO.
large and complete stock of Hardware
and cutlery at the storv of
12 (i7 HYDE, GILLISi CO.
T
ORACCO The finest, brands for smok
ing iind chewing, at the si ore of
12 07 HYDE. GILLIS & CO.
Q
UEENSWARE nn extensive assort'
incut, at the store of
12 07 HYDE, GILLIS A CO.
"Tfcwest Styles of Kalmornl Skirts at llio
l cheap store nf
12 C7 HYDE, GILLIS & CO.
T ndies' Dress Goods latest and rose
I j fa.-hiouablo fijinre. at the fsfnTC o-f
1207
HYDE, GILLIS & CO.
Hals Caps nnil furs, in grent variety
and at the lowest price, at the store o
12 07 11A Dt, GILLIS & CO.
wonlen and cnesi-ner Shirts a
sensation prices, nl th store of
1207
HYDE, GILLIS & CO.
Undershirts and drawers, cbenper tints
the cheHpesi, at the tove of
12T.7 HYDE, GILLIS i CO.
Oct Gli', U67-ly.
FOlt PRESIDENT OF
THE UNITED STATES
IN 18G8,
SOME EMINENT MAN
SHOULD UK SELECTED.
FOR THE PLACE TO BUY
S T O V E S i
A
IIOUSE-FURNISIIING GOODS,
GP TO R IDG WAY,
CALL ON SERVICE,
MAKE KNOWN YOUR WANTS,
And you will be supplied, and well
satisfied with the call. '
STOVES,
Of all DcBirablo Kinds, always on hand.
1 1 Is W H M I- j
Of the Latest and Most Approved
Stylo and Workmanship on hand, and
Made to Order, (a Spcciility made of
this Branch.) All Goods warrantcd.-
Dealers supplied at the Very Lowest
Prices. Price List furnished cn ap
plication.
TOILET SETTS,
SOME BEAUTIFUL DESIGNS!
SPICE-BOXES,
And all auJ every novelty in the Japan
ncd Tiaw&ro Line !
,
yrtrc Goods,
Toys, French Tinned Ware,
English Hammered Ware,
Scotch and Yankee Bowls,
Sad Irons, Coal Hods,
Japanned, Galvanized
And Fancy. Iron Hollow Ware by the
Sett or Singlo Tiece !
FISHING TACKLE,
Reds, Baskets, Flics, Hooks, ile,&c.
JobLio" in all its bramThcs.
r . .i P .i r i i , i
- "d""'; ""'""-
Oriental Base Buruiu" Furnace. The
, . . . i i
ucai. iu vuo wuiiu j.uiiuuiu ur utiik set,
ti tncy mil to tm'o satistactton bo pay
willboflslcd.
ROOFING, Flat or Standing Groove,
liavo Trough, Spouting, and House
work geterolly.
S& Orders by mail prompt) J attend-
cd to, r,d work guuriintced
I WILL NOT BE UNDERSOLD
Tf irnni- n rn m.mn tn fctiiwl Ilnsn
Store, Church or Barn, call before you
order your Tin, Copper or SLcct Iroo
Wk.
Ott. SUt 1SG7 ly.
JEW HARDWARE STOIlli!
The subscribers liavt just, 'opened in
ST. MARY'S
A new nml Complete .Stock of Heavy & Shelf
HARDWARE ! !
And will kep conslilnlly nn liand a great
variety of
COOK AND UK A tlXG RTO VES
liar Iron, Steel Anrih, Jielfoirx, A'atVs,
Jnrse. Shoe, Sprlntjf, liniltl.
in'j Jlnnirnrc, Sair
nml Filcg of Every Dexcrqittnn. !
GUNS, riSTOLS AND CARTRIDGES,
Cutlery, Plated Ware and House
Furnishing Goods. Al'
kinds of Mechan
ics' Tools !
TINWARE
Of every description, which will be sold al
the LOWEST CASH PRICES.
Tlicy have also the cxclusivo agency in St
Mary's for the
' IMPROVED ORIENTAL
UASE. BURNING COAL STOVES
AND PARLOR FURNACES !
r
I r ; if-Tt (f 'w
Vhicli linve received Four First Class Pre
miums nt the New Y'ork Slate and ot It
er Fairs ; Also, the Great Silver
Medal at the Fair of the Am
erican Institute, held in
New York City, 1K5.
Tl,c7 1'Tennl Burner, only one fire
ueiug reipurcu 10 oe mn'ie
uuring the seasan.
M. IiEEL'll P"-. .Tit.
AVM. II. COi'ELAND.
RoVJS'iiV ly
STOVES AND T 1 N - V A It E
AT
John Sosenheimer & Sons.,
WHOLESALE & RETAIL DEALERS.
6T. mary's, vx.
Keeps constantly on hand and for sale,
a larjje and well selected stock of TIN
WAHK, STOVES &c. Wo have
everything generally kept in a Tin Shop.
Our Stock of STOVES consists in part
ofSPHARS ANTIDUST PARLOR &
rmrM.-T v-n crnt'ro t o irnv
i iiuoim.oi o v i iitti. aoni.. j ou.i
GATE & WHEAT SIlEAF
STOVES
ye also keep on Land and for sale die
MORNIXG GL 0111',
A large stoet of GLORE HEATERS with
Russia ton is niiiongour assortment, which
are now :he best stoves in use, uud can be
ohl ns cheap as ev;r.
SCRAP IKO taken in exchange for
goods.
SPOVTIXG & ROOFIXG done on short
notice. Give us a call, nnd satisfaction
guaranteed. Sept. 2i'li7. tf.
PATRONIZE DOME INSTITUTIONS.
FLO Ufa., FEED AND GRAIN
ri"AHE subset ibers hnving completed their
JL Acw urist Mill in liulgway are now
prepared to turnisli thcpeople ol the stir
rounding coimiry vriili
Flour of the Eest Quality,
and ot their own manufacture, ut the lowest
market rates.
The addition of lumbermen nnd olhf rs
I cniHfi 10 pur jaciuiies or luinisiiitig
tnetu tll
ILL J) OF ALL A A DS,
chenper Ihnn it can be bought nny otficr
place in the county.
I ajrLAsti Paiu von iR.iN"gn
J-n. it i in;.
. V. Horn.
J. K. AV111TMORF
ievemier ., iHuitt
LOOK HERE !
AVATCHES. JEWELRY & SILVERWARE.
f1IIARI.ES HOLES, Practical AViitclnnn
J ker, Jeweler and Engraver, Ridgway,
county, Pa. The subsciiber begs
leave lo announce to the cifizens of llidg-
wny and vicinity that he is prepared lo d
all work in his line on thori notice and at
reasonable rates in the Very besi manner
Miop iu H. S. liclnap's Store. Special alien
Hoi pnl to engraving
He has also on band n large assortment
of Clocks, Watches, Jew elry Slid Silverware
w Inch lie offers lorsaluon reasonable terms
G 1 V0 111 'ill a Call. 1! ft , 0 , 1 f.
G'ie Sl
ttKtKr
old coiner in St. Mary's.
Vll orders for Sloves and Hardware
will b promptly atteuded to as soon
as i eceived, al the
121.7 Si. MARVS HARDWARE STORE.
PI1H UllEAPEST GOODS
IN THE COUNTRY
A to Sold by
IV K I S linOTIIER
Successors to Geo. Wcis.l
1IEAI.K1IS IS
St. Mary's, Elk County, Pa.
C
ALL AND EXAMINE
OUR IMMENSE STOCK OF
HOOTS AND SHOES
Wo have no hesitation iu Faying that
in this department of our establishment,
vre can givo bargains to our customers
with which they cannot fail to be satis
fied. Wc buy our stotk direct from
the Manufacturer, Richardsotis' Celo.
bratcd Boot & Shoe Manufactory, Elmi-
ra, New York Wc warrant all goods
in this line sold from our establishment
IT
EAVY & SHELF HARDWARE.
AVE ARE PREPARED TO OFFER
To our customers in this line bargains
which cannot be undersold in Elk coun
ty. Our stsck is large, well selected,
and is especially adapted to the wants
of the community.
ADIE3' DRY & FANCY GOODS.
An Unequalled Assortment !
Muslins.
Silks,
Culicoes,'
Nit ins,
Delaines.
Muiro Autujucs,
Chintzes.
White Goods
Cloths,
Flannels,
BercKca,
Laces,
Corsets,
Iu fact wc hare everything connected
with Ladies' Wear. Wc are determin
ed to sell lower, chenjicr anil BETTER
Goods than any other firm in the coun
ty. Give us a cull, we'll prove it.
M'
ARK WELL WHAT WE SAY
He Sell tho Bent, therefore
THE CHEAPEST CLOTHiNG
Sold in Elk County. Our Stoek of
I .0 t 11 l
IS IMMENSE,
And we confidently flatter ourselves
that better Clothing oanuot be found
ANYWHERE.
Persons, b-clore purchasing elsewhere
would do well to give us a call.
3aNo trouble to show our Goods.
QrtOCERlES, NOTIONS, &o.,Ac.
In Endless Varicly, nnd
'CHEAPER than me CHEAPEST!
At tho Store of
0,A
In St. Mary's, Elk County, Pa.
llPESrCBACCOES t- SEGARS
Wc have now on hand
AX EXCELLENT ASSORTMENT,
l.ieh will be sold at a
VE 11 Y S LJGJITA J) VAXC
On cont anil i nrriini'..
Our Store it in (he new Sone
iiiltliiii on Main Stin t.
.July 11, liT-tr.
JOHN O. HALL, Attorney t law, llidrfJ
wny, Elk couniy Pa. mar-22 lj ly
TAURIUJ. ULAKELY.'Attorney nt Uw,
j nnd U, rt. (.'omniissioner. itbl;rway
lilk county, Pa. finnr-22 Ui-'ly.
J
01J WlMtK .f nil kinds" aud dos.
criptimiM done at t' is ofDc:.-.
HENRY SOI.Till.ll, Allorney ..'-l.r, .
Kidgway, Pa. (fib; 'i r,
4 I.nXR HOU.VK, .St. MiryV I,- . U-7-
man Krelz, Proprietor. rug'tM'j
DR. V. JAMES PLA KYpiiy.i' laii
and Surgeon, St. Mary's. FI' "coonty
Pa. mar-".!'!!'; 1 .'
D
Pn.
R. W. V. SHAW l'raetUes A;.jl..:..
and Surgery, CeutrevilJe. El' eot.-ty
iiiar-22T.tj.ly.
J.XECUTION,f, MiMMONN, SL'lll'tE.
'j nns, Warrants, &o., on hand and fur
salo nt ilii.i olfice.
Cll. YOLK, Manufactnrpr a
in Lngtr l!eer. nppo.siie tin
and Dealer
10 Ilaih o:. .t
Depot, St. Mary's, Llli county Pa.
ftlnr-'Ji tit.-1 .
DR. W. 11. HAHTMAN, St. Mary's. Elk
county, Pn. Late of the Army of the
Potomac. Particular atlciiliou given lo a 1
cases of surgical nature. mar-22'i.ij-ly.
(1 ROY E O. MrSl-NOERrDnirrnTid
JT Dealer in Drugs and Chernii nip,
Paints, Oils and Varnish. Perfumery Toil,
et articles and Stationary, lli)gway. Elk
couniy Pa. r;:r.r-22';'j-ly.
T7 R A N K ENTZ. Mkbciust T.aii.oi7.
Cenlreviiie, Elk couniy, Pn., desiri
lo inform llie citizens of Centreviltr nnd vi
cinity, that he isat. all limes prepared to
do work in a neat and satisfactory manner,
t.ive me n call. nov'i'lv
.10, IN II. II A I.I IAS. K. I'. HALL.
HALL & HIiO.
Att orn "Ar - - ijfi-w"1
ST. MARY'S :
REXZIXGEK J, o. hi. iv cuL'XTA', PA.
September L'l.), lfGU. ly.
T. S. Rordwrll, ?I. I. Eclectic P!iysi-ian.
a OHice nnd residence opposite tho
Jail, on Cen're St., Eidgway. Pa. Prompt,
attention will be giVfn lo all rails. Ollico
hours : 7 lo A. M- ; 1- to 2 P. M. ; and ti
to 7 P. M. Mar. 22, C.r, if.
rnUAYER HOUSE,
RTDGAVAY, PA. '
D.YU T'lAYKK, Proi.rieior.
The nndt'i'signed having fitted up n large
and commodious hotel on tl.e toutliwes
corner of Cent re and Mill streets, wiih good
and convenient stnNirrg attached, respect
fully solicits the patronage ot his old friends'
and the put ho generally.
dCCloOiijy 1 L TI1AA Ell.
S. SHORT,
LOrif" VOLT.MER,
).s. a. v. uxlc.
JOHN G. HALL,
BANKING-HOUSE OF
ghort, gall & Cijo.
El.K Cl.l NTV. I'KNN
TI vd;;
HOUSE,
JCX RnnM-AY. 'Ei.k Co., r.,
M. V. Mon;;E, Proptiftor.
Thankful for (he patronage hei li.f..v
so liberally b'slewed upon him, the new
prr:prioior. hopes, I y paying siri.-i n.
leiitioii lo the comfort mil c nveuierci' ..f
guests, to merit a cc'iiihiiMiice of tlio
same. Oil 21 IMilii.
17KANKETN HOUSE.
Jj hi. iM.iuv'.i, P.
LARGE Y .V: MAI.dNE, Pa .nui's.
The proprietors respeoi fully ask t lie .ilteu
tion of their friends and the public iu gen-'
oral to iheir large and cnimnodioii-! hoiel.
Every aituiion paid lo tlio cniivrni'-uoc of
guois. li. i..m;i.::y.
may::.! 1; ly .1. A. ... A l.t 1 ,E.
XXCHAMiEllOTFI..
i:iiitr,r.Y, r..
.T. HALEY Pr.pvi.-t or.
This holrl is pleas"!., y siioc'r ' on l!i.
banks of ilu C'li' io'. i; an. I I'.iU ('.
at t he lower end ol' Ulne, .Mr- i.e .i
will spare no pains for ii.. .;.v. 'ii
bis i..-s.., .! in . i: o:.o au.lill .o . -
bnn a ci.il :i it. t ii y his liosi -c.
Sept. 1 7iL't;7 'l y.
,11 ED Kf.f US A !K.T. I'lar
Cioek
I1 AValehn.aKrr. Si. M.y s. Flk ui.'y,
l'a. Rooms iret b...r :.. !lii.t"ii:.'': '
Cb.ll.iiig Store. AH kiros of woik . i. n-Y
lone iu a sal isfai'lory ina;rior, iind war-
ranled. Consullal tons i il r.'ardto w.nk
iu the Gcrnwr, rcm li or English Ian
guii'es. March 1 I, ll-r.Tlf.
KOMETH INO NEW!
HOUSE, SIGIT &, OP.KAIIKXTiL PATETTITO.
rpiiE suRsciiti! i: i; w o u l d r e-
Hj.ecifully iiil'oroi the ciiiens of 1.1!;
couniy I hut be lias just siartcl in tli3
above business in Ridgwiiy. and f.'il conti
dent that he can please all who may favor
nun with their custom. GUAlMMl.
PAPER HANGING AND CAI.Ol MINING.
DONE ON SHORT NOTICE AND IN TIMS
P'.ost fashionable and imi.roved manner and
style. Orders left at this Oitieo or at il.
bunking llouseol Souilier, Willis i; Souther
will kepromraly aiiended to.
W. P. WILLIAMS,
May-17'Oli-ly.
C10A L. (')! E AM) nTlfc i.i v : "
J All uf superioi .(ii.iliiy, ioi sale'bv iho
Tannerdsilc Coal Company,
it. Mary's, Eik Courtly, l'a.
t-.2f "Orders by mail pninijitlj if to n J,
cd to. se;,t hi' '3-H
7 liin'.i.i::: V wilso.vs si:v
V IX(J M.M'ii INKS. Tho under
signed having t'een appointed Sole Agent
for the sale of Wlteeler it llsou's Sewing
Machines for rJlk county, lie l;eps utt
assort nient constantly on ban I. Mat-i.inr
Hoid at Philadelphia and New Yor prices. .
.iy )irti.is ucsiroi's ot oMaminj them :
a.blresj J. K. WHIT.MollE.a
March Wt-'l.li-ly. nt Ridtrway, I j
OUJS II. GAKXElt,
J'RACTU'AL MACIllxrsT
('an be found nt bis Foundry at St M .
where he is ready I,, have all sln.p.v. ,',rk U,
do u s!t. ut notice. s'i M ,,..'
i i-.-i. .!."! , p. to, pa. ;,..;,' ;
IV.