t
A WEEKLY NEWSPAPER, l
TJevotedto the Interests of t'jc People of .Elk Co
is r-riii.istiFti rvcnv s nitn.Y,
13Y JOHN MOOIIE,
Office in the C'Mil House.
Tiums One Dollar nnd Fifty Cents
annum, inrarialdy in a'tvam.,.. o Uevia
tion from those terms.
PatM of Advertising.
Transient AdveitisemcnienH, pci'3 q ire of
10 lines or less. " times or loss $2 00
For each subseuiinl insertion
Administrators' and Ex'rs notices... 2 fit)
Auditors' notices - fit)
Dissolutions. Cant iniift ami Estrays... 2 00
Local nnd Obituary notices pet line. !
Professional cards. 1 year 5 0(1
YC AIII.V A I'VKHTISKM KNT9 .
1 square S 7 (Ml; J column $20 00
2 squares 12 00 1 column :!1 00
3 mninros l.'ilMiJ column (W! 00
Tho nbovo ralc will l'C strictly adhered
to in nil advertising from tins date.
nt.AKKx.
Fincle nnire $2 .'(.( uiiiros I1 or..$l 7ri
3 auircs 71 or... 1! 50 Over li, V qr.. 1 oO
NIIUII,I.S.
1 sheet, 2'or1e?s2HlJ sheet, 25 or less 5 00
Klicct, lo or Ua 3 00 1 shoot, 2 I or loss 000
Editor and Proprietor.
(!31h ol-ounte .Director!?.
. COUNTY OFFICKR.
President Judge 11. 11. White.
Additional Lav Judge II. W
Williams.
Associate Judges K. C. Schullzc,
Jesse kyler.
Jiistriet Attorney.!. K. I'. Hall.
Sheriff James A: Malono.
Pruthonotary, fee. G. A. Rathbun.
Treasurer Claudius V. (iiilis.
Co. Superintendent James Jllakoly.
Commissioners II. Warner, J. W.
Taylor, Louis Vollnior.
Auditors Clark Wilcox, Byron J.
Jones, Jacob McCaulc'.
County Surveyor (Jeo. Waluislcy.
TIME OK HOLDING COURT.
Second Monday iu January,
Last Monday in April.
First Monday in August.
First Monday in November.
FOUNDRY &' MACHINE
SHOP IN ST. MAItY'S.
T Oris If. GARNER Legs leave lo cill
I j the Attention of the citizens of Elk and
adioining counties to the fact that holms
purchased the foundry, formerly known as
AlcGill's Foundry, and tlmt he has refitted
tho establishment wilh new mid improved
macbiiiciy, which will enable him to turn
out nil work in his lino in a manner nuoh
as will compare lavoraldy with any work
lu tho country, lie nianulaetiires
STEAM ENGINES,
MILL-GATES AND CASTINGS,
PLOUGH-POINTS,
WATER-WHEELS cr all KINDS,
W1NDOW-WEIGI1TS,
l R-CASTINCS OF AN V PATTERN,
!!; is also agent for Henry Jarceki's
I r i'.; Foundry, at Erie, and can furnish
tlint establishment lirass Castings
of any desired pattern on short notice.
Particular altcctijti puid to the wants of
coal operators. ( tnllea ear-whocM, axles
and pullcvB Jurnished nnd made to order.
Slenni i -.iipine boilers repuiied in a dura-
nud neat manner.
A varied assort inent of rubber and leath-
bel.ini! kept constant lr on hiind.
Hccxpeels thioiih sieady ai)dicalion lo
Misiness, to deserve llioputronago of all
who may Call on lnin.
TERMS CASH.
JCL.FOUNDRY ON MILL STREET,
ST. MARYj
BENZiKfiF.ii I'. 0 , Elk County, Pa.
May 1, lSGR-.".nnoiic.
T
P1IE OLDi;ST LITTERS IN USE
IN AMERICA !
H. 13 S
OLD rOHINIOil SIOilACH UITIEKS!!
O. E. A: Cx.
TTAVING EEEN USED OVJ3R TWEN
1 1 ly years umler the style of Old Do
minion Hitters. They are a perfect lilood
Purifier, an unrivalled Stomachic, nnd a
certain cure for all diseases arising from
derangement of I he Stomach, Liver or Kid
neys. A sine remedy tor Jaundice, Chr.on.
io Diarrrhoaa and Debility resulting from
any cause whatever. Uy it, tho appctito
is (strengthened, and a healthy (one and
vigor imparled to (ho whole system. Quan
tities of testimonials, and certificates have
been sent us, all speaking in commenda
tion of the beneficial tfl'ccls of our Hitters,
and wc have no hesitancy in asserting that
if they arc once employed, ihcir use will
lift rnonmmendeil liv fvevw mivelinser. Thev
are cheap, available, Fafo nnd sure, being
composed of ingredients pure ami harmless.
Try them and he convinced of their virtues.
For sale by all the principal Druggists
and Merchants.
Do not fail to examine well the article
you buy in order to get the genuine.
JSce trade mark.
II AVNES & P.OYER,
Sole Pjoiuiciois A: Muuufuciurers,
xnayl 3iu. Erie, Pa.
"INSURANCE AGAINST LOSS OR
1 DAMAGE JiY FIRE !
THE Lycoming County Mutual Insur
ance Company at Muncv. Penna.. con
tinues to Insure against Loss or Damage by
Fire on all kinds f Merchandise. Publio
and private uildings, cither in town or
county. Also on Mills, Tanneries, Darns,
stocks of Griun, ic., at the lowest possible
rates, consistent with safety to the Insurer
and Insured. The Lycoming County, Mu
tual Insurance Company invites an investii
Ration as to its stability. Its capital
Muiuuum io
Sa.8oo.oooi
Thus assuring tu every one of its patrons
that their losses will be promptly and satis.
factonly paid, lis management has always
ueeu pruuem, as us existence 01 twenly.
uyeargiuny uemonstraies
JAMES RLAKELY.
Agent for E'k county, at St. Mary'l
Go'?., Ooltli)f.'
FIHM AND NEW GOODS !!
" .
NEW GOODS!
JUST RECEIVING
AT THE STORE OF
HYPE, GILLIS & CO.
HARDWARE, QUEENWARE,
CANDIES, NUTS, &o.
DRV GOODS & GROCERIES.
THE REST AND CHEAPEST.
IN ELK COUNTY.
CALL AND SEE
AND BE CONVINCED
THAT WE SELL CHEAPER
THAN ANY OTHER BTORE
IN THIS SECTION.
WE ARE CONSTANTLY
ADDING TO OUR STOCK
COME ANI) SEE US.
ij ooils, Nubias, and all ninds of Woolen
i A Goodd at the cheap store of
! U7 -Jll lJE, UlLLia HVO.
Do yon want to purchase ft silver watch
Anicrioan or Forcipn 1 if so, go to
12-07
HYDE, GILLIS & CO.
F
resh Oyslcra couslnntly on hand at the
st oro ox
12 07 HYDE, GILLIS & CO.
"TVrot'ons ftH.'tin'lB m extensive variety
1 at inc sioro oi
1TC7
HYDE, GILLIS CO.
n extensive assorlment f CLOTHING
at the Btore of
12'07 HYDE, GILLIS CO.
TOnTS, SHOES nnd GAITERS every
kind, Btylc and variuty at the store of
12 07
HYDE, GILLIS & CO.
A large and complete stock of Hardware
- nuj cutlery at the 81 oro ot
12'07
HYDE, GILLIS & CO.
rpORACCO The finest brands for smok
J ing and chewing, at tho store of
12'07
HYDE, GILLIS & CO.
"VUEENSWARE nn cxtonnive assort.
I VNfj incut, ai me sioi c oi
12'07
HYDE, GILLIS & CO.
"fewest Styles of Balmoral Skirls at the
l cheap store of
. i. fill I tu t. rt
10 uiyL, uiLhw atu.
T adies' Dress Gooils latest ana raos
I j fashionable figures, at the store of
12'U7-
HVDE, GILLIS & CO.
TTatg. Caps and furs, in great Tttriety
I and at the lowest price, at Hie store o
Mens' woolen and cassmer Shirla
sensation prices, at tin store of
iZVi 11 1 VI, UIJjIjIO & w.
TTndcrshtrls and drawers, cheaper than
J the cueupesi, ui me siore oi
FOR PRESIDENT OF
THE UNITED STATES
IN 1?GV.
CME EMINENT MAN
SHOULD RE SELECTED.
FOR Till: PLACE TO 15UY
8TOY E S
TINWARE,
r0
HOUSE- FURNISHING GOODS,
GO TO R IDG WAY,
iVL ON SERVICE,
m
MAKE KNOWN YOUR WANTS,
And you will be supplied, and well
satisfied with the call.
STOVES,
Of all Desirablo Kinds, always on band.
TINWARE,1
Of the Latest and Most Approved
Style and Workmanship on hand, and
Mado to Order, (a Spechlity uiado ol
this BranfcO All Goods warranted.
Dealers supjilied at tho Very Lowest
Prices. Price List furnished on nn-
plicatn.
TOILET SETTS,
ROMK W. MITliriTT. UKSIfi !
SPIOI3-HOXKS,
And all and every novelty in the Japan
ncd Tiaw&rc Liuc !
iro ous
loys, l'l'cucli liunod W are,
jjiigusu xiuiiiiiicieu imux,
Scotch and Yaukco Rywls,
tj.-i-i.it -.1 U'...
Sad Irons, Coal Hods,
Japanned, Galvanized
And Fancy. Iron Hollow Ware by the
Sett or Singlo Piece !
FISHING TACKLE,
Rods, Raskcta, Flics, Hooks, 1c , &.C.
Jobbing in all its branches.
I have tho agency fft the Celebrated
Oriental Base Burning Furnace. The
i l. i...:..i.
vo ii uiu nuim iuiiumiu ui uii.&
T,., ,., . . .....
ii tncy iaii io give satisiacuon no pay
will bo asked.
ROOFING, Flat or Standing Groove,
Eave Trough, Epoutiug, and House
work generally.
s50rders by mail.pronipil attcnl-
cd to, and work guaranteed.
T HriT t Mnn tii mriinr...i-T r. .
- iun il.i Uli Ui.Mr,lvCUI-IJ I
Tf trnn urn r,nln,r r l.nlhl TT,-..i;
Store, Church or Barn, call before you
i . n- ri el .t
uucryuur iiu, supper ui cucui irou
Work.
WcftMriiiie,
"EW HARDWARE KTUUU:
The subscribers have just 'opened in
S T. MARY'S
A new and Completo Stock of Heavy & Shelf
1
J
And will kecp-conttfinlly on hand a great
variety of
CO Oh' AX I) m; A TING STO YES
JJur fmn, Slcrl Anvift, liclfoirs, A'uih,
Jlurf S!iocs, Springs, liuild
inj Jlnrdicare, JSnws
and Files of Every Ihsrijtinn. !
GUNS, PISTOLS AND CARTRIDGES,
Cutlery, Plated Ware and House
Furnishing Goods. Al'
kinds of Mechan
ics' Tools !
TINWARE
Of every description, which will be sold at
the LOWEST CASH TRICES.
They have also the exclusive agency in St
Mary's for tho
IMPROVED ORIENTAL
RASE.RURNING COAL STOVES
AND PARLOR Ft UN ACES
31
Which have received Four First Class Pre
niiunis at the New York State and oth
er Fairs ; Also, th Great Silver
Medal at the Fair of the Am
erican Institute, held in
New York City, 1S0-5.
They are rcrpct.ml .Uiirncrs, only one fire
IJCing i'uiri:ii iu nc iiiuuu
uuring the season.
M. UK EC 11 KR. .Tn.
WM. II. CUPELAND.
r.ov2fl'il7 1y
STOVES AND TIN- W A R E
John Soscnlieimer & Sons.,
WHOLESALE & RETAIL DEALERS.
6T. MARY'S; TA.
Krcps constantly on hand and for Falo,
a larjio nnd well selected styek of TIN
WARE. STOVES &c. Wo have
evcrythine: ircnernllv kept in a Tin Shnp
Our Stuck ot M() r.S cousi.sts in part
of SPEARS A NT I DUST PARLOR &
HOIlL'tVl! UTllt'l'i AT til T 1 ' 1 1 V
G ATE & W II EAT-SHE A F
STOVES.
n'e also keep on hand nnd for sale the
A large st oc.-of GEOFF. HEATERS with
Russia top is niuoiirr our assortment, which
arc now the best stoves in use, and can bo
sold as cheap ns cv.-r.
SCRAP IRON taken iu exchange for
gf.mls.
srouTiMi K .nut if I. u done on snort
notice, (iivc us a call, ana saiistaction
guaranteed. Sept. 20 07. tf.
PATRONIZE HOME INSTITUTIONS.
FLOUR, FEED AND GRAIN.
TllIE suhscii'iers having completed their
1 New Grist Mill in Ridgway are now
prepared to furnish tho people of the Biir
rounding country with
Plour of the Best Quality,
and ol'thcir own manufacture, at tho lowest
market rates.
Tho attention of lumbermen and others
is called to our lacililics lor furnishing
them with
FEED OF ALL KINDS,
- ' j ......
l.nnn- .!.. 1. K.v l..il.t nil.. J l.ft-
j pice in the county.
fetf-CASU, 1'AIU V0R GRMN-Qa
j. s. nvDR,
j. v. none.
J. K. W1UTM0RF.
Ncvembcr 7, IS07tf
LOOK HERE I
WATCHES, JEWELRY & SILVERWARE
"tHARLES HOLES, Practical Watchma
J ker, Jeweler and Engraver, RiJgway
Elk county, Pa. The sulseiiber begs
leave lo announce to tho citi.enj of llidg
way and vicinity that he is pe.purod to do
all work in his line on short noiico nnJat
reasonable rates in tho very l est manner.
.Slum in II SI 1 tul n u li' Si n re. SlU'riitl littPll.
I I . . . A
turn raid to engraving.
lie has also on nana a largo no?ortmenl
of (.'locks, Watches, Jewelry sud Silverware
which ho oners lor sale on reasonable terms.
"C hill! U Call. . llOVitult
Q ie cuGe of'
KNIVES,
I lie best
i iiuainy anu nioai nppioveu liuneins, very
iiality ana most npprov
cheap ut the Hardware I
old corner iu Mary's
t.,ic u, ,he ,IarjHUI.e Sl -
A'
11 orders for Sioncs uud Hardware
nil bo promptly ailcudiJ to aj souu
as ruci-ivcl, al I he
3JJc j &YoUtlri' 6olih)n.
rjUlK CHEAPEST GOODS
IN TUB COUNTRY
A re Sold by
VFEfS BltOT Ii:KU
fSuccessors to Geo. AVcis."
IlEALEn.1 IN
St. Mary's, Elk County, Pa.
QALL AND EXAMINE
OUR IMMENSE STOCK OF
BOOTS ANI) SHOES
Wc Lave no hesitation in saying that
in thin department of our establishment,
we cnu give bargains to our customers
with which they cannot fail to be satis
fied. Wc luy our fctock direct from
the Manufacturer, Richtrdsons' Cclo.
bralcd Root & Shoo Manufactory, Elmi
ra, New York We warrant all goods
in this liuo sold from our establishment.
IT
EAVY iVSIIELF HARDWARE.
ME ARE PREPARED TO OFFER
To our customers iu this lino bargains
which cannot be undersold in Elk coun
ty. Our stDek is large, well selected,
and is especially adapted to tho wants
drthc community.
ADIES' DRY & FANCY GOODS.
An Unequalled Assortment !
Muslins,
Silks,
Calicoes,
Satins,
Delaines.
Muiro Antiques,
Chintzes,
While Goods
Cloths,
Flannels,
Rorfe
res,
Laecs,
Corsets,
Iu fact wc have everything connected
with Ladies' Wear. We arc determin
ed to sell luu-cr, ihcupcr and BETTER
Goods than any other firm in the coun
ty. Give us a call, we 11 prove it.
ARK Wi:LL WHAT WE SAY.
lie Stll tlta JJiff, tnarure
THE CHEAPEST CLOTIIiNG
Sold iu Elk Count3-. Our Stuck of
'1 ilil5 SojJS ?lliiiJl" flflJ JUiiiji'
j I 0 :t II i
IS IMMENSE,
And wc confidently Cutter ourselves
that better Clothing cannot be found
AXY WHERE.
Persons, before purchasing elsewhere'
would do well to give us a call.
BfjuNo trouble to show bur Goods.
QR0CER1ES, NOTIONS, &c.,&o.
In Endless Variety, nnd
CHEAPER than Me CHEAPEST!
At the Store of
V
IN Y
In St. Mary's, Elk County, Pa.
pIPFS,TCRACCOES & SEGARS
Wc have now on hand
AN EXCELLENT ASSORTMENT,
Which will be t-old at a
VE R Y SL I U II T A PVAXVh
On cii.il tun! ciin iinjr.
tcSfOtil' Stm c ii ill tlic iii ir Siwtc
li'lil.lilrj oil 1 " Sli ft.
. .1 iity M , i it.
Sli?ir3 JjiVv'clohi.
J OHN G. II ALL, Attorney at law, Ki,ig
way, Ivlk county Po. uiar-22'00 ly
T A VI! IE J. 11 LA K ELY, Attorney aTlw"
j nnd U, S. Commissioner. Ilidejwny
Elk county. Pa. f mnr-22-(ii;.ly.
TOR WORK 7r alT kiiiTlTuTddel.
J criptiotw dune at this office.
HENRY SOUTHER, Attornoy-at-Lnwy
Ridgwny, Pa. (fVli2U't8)
ALPINE HOU.fE, Si. Mary's Pa" Ilor"
man Kretz, Proprietor, riig'.t'OO
DR. W. JAMES P.LAKKLY Physician
and Surgeon, St. Mary-, Elk county
Pa- nmr-22'(j(i ly.
DR. W. W. SHAW Practices Medicine
nnd Surgery, Centreville, Elk county
Pa- niai--22'(i01y.
JXECL'TION.V, SLMIMllS.?, SlT.PtK,
ll nas. Warrants, &o., on hand and fr
sale nt this ollioe.
U. VOLK. Jlaiinfactiircr and Dealer
in Liirtr Reer. opposite the RailroaJ
Depot. .St. Mary's, Elk county Pa.
Sfar-22'0(i-l .
DR. W. 11. HAltTM.
county, Pn. Late
N. St. Mary's. Elk
te of the A rin i- i.fi!.
"""). i ariiciiiar attention pivon to all
cases of surgical nature. mr.r-22'lJf;. v.
ri ROVE G. MESSENGER, Druggist and
Vl I'eiinr I ii urun
and Chemicals.
Piiinls. Gils and Varnish.
IVvfnn.n..,, T:i
et articles and Utatiounry. Ei.lgivav, Elk
county Pa.
r.mi'-22'C.!i-y,
jRANK E.VIZ, Mki.ci.ant T.a.'ioV!
J. Ccntrcviile. Elk cnm.iy, Pa., drr
to inlorm tho citizen of Centreville and v.
cinily. ihat he isat nil limes preimred to
do work in a neat and saf if lattory mannor.
Titve nic a call. tiovt'TJy
jo.is a. ham . , 7-7
-IAS. 1.. ,
Attovii ovp
1 1 - 1 j n av
ST."' MARY'S
PENZINGEll 1'. O. KI k COUNTY
S. ptethlier :'' L-';;;.;. y.
1 :-ii'dwe!l, M.Ji. EefenbTj'hvi
PA.
ff , ("Mice and lc-idcuct
nu-
"1-1 fite iho
Jail, on Coin ro S:.. 1 ; ; . J -
i: vav. fa r
allention will be given to all c.l'N (;;,-,.
l''s: 7io8A.il- ; 12 to 2 P. M.': .! ,j
10 ' 1 M- ' Mar. 22, C(i tf.
T
HAYEK HOUSjJ.
RIDGWAY, IU.
uj ill A ikk, Proprietor.
Tlicundersieiied having fitted up a largo
and commodious holed on t southwest,
corner of Centre nnd Mill streets, with .ro,l
and convenient stabling attached, ivpor-t-fu'.ly
solicits the patronage of his old frieud.i
and the ji-illic genciv.llv.
decli'OU ly DAVID THAYER.
S. SHORT,
JOHN G. HALL,
LOI'f.S VOLLMER,
JAS. X. P. HALL.
RANKING-HOUSE OF
Short, g;i!l & i;:o.
S!..ll(trj's, 11 ?:: Snzcr O.
Ei.k Ciu N i v. I'rsx
E HOL'SE. '
RintWAY, Ei.k Co.. Pa.
M. V. Mooni:, Pmprii-ior.
Thi-.nl.rul for the prrmnge heietufov.
so liberally bestowal upon him, the new
prtl.ii.-tor, hojie,. ly paying stri.-t at
leniion to the comfort an l" coovenienee of
guests, to merit, u coiiiiniianec of tliu
!,u'- Oct 21 lr,i;.
lliANKI.TN ILOUSJ-f,
A v!'. M.Ml'.'s,
LARGE Y M ALONE, Pnorn's.
1hc proprietors re'.pecttuUy a-U ihe iilten
lion ol' their tVii-nils and the public in c:en.
oral to the large and commodious huli-l.
Every attVniioii paid to the cm eni.-io e of
t?ucts. . J.ARGEV,
may:lO IPoS.ly J, A. m A 1,0 N 1'.
"jNCHANGEIlOTEI., ' '
i j RIDGWAY, PA.
J. HALEY Proprietor.
This hotel is pleasantly siiuvled on thi
banks of tliu Clarion River ud Elk Creek,
at Ihelowercnd of ihe village, Mr. Mealy
imii spare uo j'.uiis lor i lie conveiiie c
hisguesK, Voinviiosono mi I all to
him a call and Irv his house.
.' ol
give
Sept, 17lh'07-ly.
I.li'.IHM.RS VOOT. Praelicil C'l.iTk " Jt
Watchuiaker, S'. Mary's. Elk county,
I'll. Rooms next dour in lliiilc-n o Ii'h
Clothing Store. All kilos of work d i
done in a saiisfaelory maiiaer, and war.
ranted. Cousiibai ions in ntr;ii-.i t vnik
iu the Germar, reucli oi- r.n.rjH, Pm.
gimecs. March 1 i." Isr.Vtf.
soAniTlTTxa nITsvT"
IICfSE, SItN & ORNAMENTAL TAINTIWa
MMIE SI I1SCR1I! E R WOULD R I'.
J fTectfully inform the citizen of Flk
county tht.t. ,e , jllst slnr(c,i ; 1Q
ab , ye business in Ridgway, and feel confi
dent that he can please all who may favor
hnn with their custom. GRAINING
I'APER HANGING AND OA LCI M N ING
DONE ON SHORT NOTICE AND IX THE
r.est fashionable and improved uinnnni-
stylo. Orders 1 ft at tiiis Office or al the
thinking House of Souther, Willis A: Souther
will be promptly attended to.
W-. P. WILLIAMS,
May-17'C'j-ly.
C10AL, CORE .NM7TTlUrr'LAV .
All of superioi finality, fur sale by tho
Tannerdalo Ccal Company,
St. Mary's, Elk County, Pa.
BijrOrders by wail promptly iitcnd.
scj.tlii 'j-tl
HS. BELNAP t; CO..
"51LACKSMITHING.
Having completed our now cslabli.hnieiil,
and lociled liiert-in, we still hope by con
stant attention lu business, and turning out
lirsl-chiss work, lu merit a coiitiuuaiHu i,f
she ralioiiage heretuluie tu irnieio-is'v I,
tltiwcd. I'udal our new shop, al ihe v.
ern cud ol ilaiu Street, Ridgway, Pa.
iiiiikuiiii iiiit-oiiuu given io ine tlrjeia.:
of horses. All w e ask is a Uiv t rial.
May 1 1 O'j-ly.
LACKSM1 I'll S CARPEN I'ER'.s AND
I ! I't.l -ale eli,-al e. th-i-i
i: ti lllllt, U1LI.1S 4 IU.
Oct 31st, 1807-ly.
Oct. Sl.n lSC7.lv-
he fliiape-l :,. ,e ; t ,: y'.- li tl.'. .1 -
lore. ... .
JJ 7 Si. .MARY'S l!ARDWAi:r STi'KE
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A