She flMk gidcoqatc,
A WEEKLY NEWSPAPER,
Devoted to the Interests of ti People of Elk Co
1H PCDLIBHKU KVKRY SATtnilAY,
BY JOHN F. MOOltE,
Office in the Court House,
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annum, iiiTarir.fcly in ailvunc. No devia
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la in nil advertising from (his date.
lll.ANKs.
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Nov. 2S, 1807. JOHN F MOOHE,
Editor nnd Proprietor.
cHIt (SJounfj gircctorjj.
COUNTY OFFICERS.
President J udgc It. G. White.
Additional Lav Judge II.
w.
imams.
Associate Judges E. C. Schulfze,
Jcsso Kylcr.
District Attorney J. K. P. Hall.
Sheriff James A. Malono.
Prothonotary. itc. A. Rathbun.
Treasurer Claudius V. Gillis.
Co. Superintendent James Blakcly.
Commissioners H. Warner, J. W.
Taylor, Louis Vollmer.
Auditors Clark Wilcox, Byron J.
Jones, Jacob McCauley.
County Surveyor Geo. Walmslcy.
TIME OK HOLDING COURT.
Second Monday in January,
Last Monday in April.
First Monday in August.
First Monday in November.
FOUNDRY
SHOP IN
& MACHINE
ST. MAltY'S.
TOUIS If. GARNER begs leave to cull
j the ut (cm ion of Hie citizens of Elk and
adjoining counties to the fact t lint he lias
purchased the fjimdry, formerly known as
McGilt's Foundry, nnd tlmt lie lias refitted
the establishment with new nnd improved
iiinchiiifliy, which will enable him to turn
out nil work in his line in a manner such
j will compare favorably with any work
in llio con tit rv. He manufactures
STEAM ENGINES,
MILL-GAIES AND CASTINGS,
PLOUGH-POINTS,
WATER-WHEELS of all KINDS,
WINDOW-WEIGHTS,
STOVE-CASTINGS OF ANY l'ATTERN,
He is also agent for Henry Jarccki's
Ttrag Foundry, at. Eric, ami can furnish
fiom that establishment Brass Castings
of any uesirei pattern on short notice.
Particular attention paid to live wants of
coal operutors. Chilled car-wheels, axles
nd pullcvs furnished and made to order.
Steam-engine boilers repaired in dura-
cauu neat manner.
A varied assortment of rubber nod leath
belling kept constantly on hni.
Heexpecls through steady application to
Miriness, to deserve the patronngo of all
uo may cull on li in.
TERMS CASH.
FOUNDRY ON MILL STREET,
ST. MAltY'S,
Henzingek P. O., Elk County, Pa
May 1, 18C8-3miouc
T
MIE OLDEST BITTERS IN USE
IN AMERICA !
II. & B'S
OLD DOMINION STOMACH BITIERS
0. B. A. G.
HAVING EEEN USED OVER TWEN
ty years under the style of Old Do
minion Hitters. They are a perfect Blood
4'uriticr, an unrivalled Stomachic, and a
tertain cure for all diseases arising from
derangement of the Stomach, Liver or Kid
iieys. A enre remedy for Jaundice, Chron
io Diarrrhoea and Debility resulting from
nny cuuso whatever. By it, the appetite
5s strengthened, and a healthy tone and
vigor imparted to ihe wholo system. Quan
tities of testimonials, and certificates have
been sent us, all speaking in commenda
tion of the lentfciul effects of our Bitters,
nud we have no hesitancy in asserting that,
if they arc once employed, their use will
"be recommended b.y every purchaser. They
ro chenp, available, safe and sure, being
eoinposed of ingredients pure and harmless.
Try them and bo convinced of their virtues.
For sale by all tho principal Druggists
nd Merchants.
Do not fail to examine well the article
you buy in order to get the genuine.
See trade mark.
HAYNC3 & BOYER,
Solo Propriet'ors & Manufacturers,
muyl Sin. Erie, Pa.
ISmUNCK AGAINST LOSS OR
DAMAGE BY FIRE !
THE Lycoming County Mutual Insur
ance Company at Muucy, Penna., con
tinues to Insure against Loss or Damage by
Fire on all kinds ef Merchandise. Publio
una private unuinc?, either in town or
county. Also on Mills, Tanneries, Barns,
stocks of Grain, &c, at the lowest possible
rates, consistent with safety to the Insurer
.and Insured. The Lycoming County, Mu
tual Insurance Company invites an investii
gat ion as to its stability. Its capital
amounts to
"B3.8QO.OOO!
Thus assuring to overy one of its patrons
that their losses will be promptly and satis,
fnctorily paid. Its management has always
been prudent, as iu existence of twenty,
ixy ear fully deinooetraies
JAMES BLAKELY,
Agent f'jt E'U county, at St. Mury'n
Oct. IS, lSti7-ly.
.JjjjJ, ailli& Co', eolih)i7.
EW FIRM AND NEW GOODS ! 1
NEW GOODS!
JUST RECEIVING
AT THE STORE OF
HYDE, GILLIS & CO.
HARDWARE, QUEENSWARE,
CANDIES, NUTS, &c.
DRY GOODS & GROCERIES.
THE REST AND CHEAPEST.
IN ELK COUNTY.
It CALL AND SEE
AND BE CONVINCED
THAT WE SELL CHEAPER
Tn AN ANY OTHER STORE
IN THIS SECTION..
WE ARE CONSTANTLY
ADDING TO OUR STOCK
COME AND SEE US.
H
oods, Nubias, nnd all Kinds of Woolen I
Goods at the cheap store of
12 07 HYDE, GILLIS & CO.
To you want to purchase a Bilver watch
J American or foreign 7
if so, go to
12'67
HID., UILLI3 &UU.
1 Thresh Oysters constantly on hand at
7 storo of
the
12'07
uxua, uiLua sea
"VTotions of all kinds in extensive variety
1 at too store or
1107 HYDE, GILLIS CO.
A"
extensive assortment ef CLOTUINQ
at tho store of
12'C7 HYDE, GILLIS a CO.
TOOTS, SHOES and GAITERS every
J3 kind, style and variety at the store of
12'07
HYDK, GILLIS a CO.
A large and complete stock of Hardware
J and cutlery at the storo of
12' 07
HYDE, GILLIS & CO.
T
OBACCO The finest brands for smok
iug and chewing, at the store of
12 07 HYDE. GILLIS & CO.
"VUEENSWARE an extensive assort-
W, ment, at the store of
12'C7 HYDE, GILLIS & CO.
"Vfewest atyles of Balmoral 8kirtg at the
ji cneapetorfor
1267
nYDE, GILLIS 4 CO.
Ladi
f,i
ics Dress uoous latest ami mos
fashionable Spires, at the store of
12 07 HYDE. GILLIS & CO.
i ats. Caps and furs, in great variety
X auu Bl lne lowest price, at t be st ore o
12-7
HYDE, GILLIS & CO.
oolen and cassimer Shirts
.'nsation prices, at the store of
1?'07
HYDE, GILLIS SCO.
TTndershfrts and drawers, cheaper Hit
j me cinapesi, mi I tie slope of
1"2'07 JIYDi:, GILLIS K- TO.
OKn-.lMOT-ly.
6. 3U. Serbia's Colqhm'
FOR PRESIDENT OF
THE UNITED STATES
IN 18G8,
SOME EMINENT MAN
' SHOULD BE-SELECTED.
FOR THE PLACE TO BUY
STOVES
TINWARE
HOUSE. FURNISHING GOODS,
GO TO R IDG WAY,
CALL ON SERVICE,
MAKE KNOWN YOUR WANTS,
And you will be supplied, and well
satisfied with the call.
STOVES
0f a" De8irabl0 Kinda. alwy8 00 tand-
T I N W A R
3
Of the Latest and Most Armroved
Style and Workmanship on hand, and
Made to Order, (a Speciality made of
this Branch.) All Goods warranted.
Dealers supplied at tho Vory Lowest
Prices. Price List furnished on
ap-
plication.
TOILET SETTS,
SOME BEAUTIFUL DESIGNS !
SPICE-BOXES,
And all and every novelty in tho Japan
ned Tiaw&ro Line !
vVire 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 Sinle Pieco !
FISniNG TACKLE,
Rods, Baskets, Flics, Hooks, &c., &o,
Jobbing in all its branches.
I have the agency for the Celebrated
Oriental Base Burning Furnace. Th
best in the world portable or brick set
it tncy tail to give satisfaction no pay
will be asked.
ROOFING, Flator Standing Groove
Eovo Trough, cpouting, and House
work generally.
JrOrdcrs by mail promptly attend
cd to, and work guaranteed.
I WILL NOT BE UNDERSOLD
If your are going to build a House,
Store, Church or Bara, call before you
cJcr your Tin, Copper or Sheet Iron
Work.
Ont. 51st ist'7-ly.
N
EW HARDWARE STORE 1
The subscribers have juet 'opened in
ST. MARY'S
A new and Complete Stock of Heavy & Shelf
HARDWARE !
I
And will keep constantly on hand a great
variety of
COOK AND HEA TING STO VES
Bar Iron, Steel Anvils, Bellows, Nails,
Horse Shoes, Springs, Build
ing Hardware Saws
and Piles of Every Description I
GTJN8, PISTOLS AND CARTRIDGES,
Cntlery, Plated Ware and House
Furnishing Goods. Al'
kinds of Mechan
ics' Tools !
TINWARE
Of every description, which will be sold at
the LOWEST CASH PRICES.
They have also the exclusive agency in St
Mary's for the
IMPROVED ORIENTAL
BASE.BURNING COAL STOVES
AND PARLOR FURNACES !
Which havo received Four First Class Pre.
miunis at the New York State nnd oth
er Fairs ; Also, tho Great Silver
Medal at the Fair of the Am
crican Institute, held in
New York City, 1805.
They are Perpetual Burners, only one fire
Lciug required tot.be made
uuring the season.
M. BEECHER. .Tn.
WM. II. COPELAND.
nov28'G7 ly
STOVES AND TIN-WARE
AT
John Sosenlieimer & Sons.,
WHOLESALE & RETAIL DEALERS,
6T. MABY'S, PA.
Keeps constantly on hand and for cale,
a large and well selected stock of TIN
WAKE, STOVES &c. Wo have
everything generally kept in a Tin Shop.
Our Stock of STOVES consists in part
of SPEARS ANTIDUST PARLOR &
COOKING STOVES, ALSO IRON
GATE & WHEAT-SHEAF
STOVES.
We also keep on hand nnd for sale tho
MORNING GLORY,
A large stoct of GLOBE HEATERS with
Russia top is among our assortmcni, which
are now the best stoves iu use, and can be
sold as chenp as ever.
SCRAP IRON taken in exchange for
goods.
SPOUTING & UOOr'ISU done on short
notice. Give us a call, and satisfaction
guaranteed. Sept. 2li'G7. tf.
PATRONIZE HOME INSTITUTIONS.
FLOUR, FEED AND GRAIN.
ffUIE subscribers having completed their
I rsewunst nun in ltiugway aro now
prepared to furnish the people of tho sur
rounding country with
Flour of the Best Quality,
and of their own manufacture, at the lowest
market rates.
The attention of lumbermen and others
is called to our lacilities for furuishiug
tbem with
FEED OF ALL KINDS,
cheaper than it can be bought any other
place in the county.
tffirCASH Taiu roa Obain-j.
J.S. HYDE,
J. V. HOUR.
J. K. WI11TMORF.
Nevembcr 7, 1867lf
LOOK HERE !
WATCHES, JEWELRY Sl SILVERWARE
""1HARLKS HOLES, Practical Watcbma
l kcr. Jeweler and Engraver, Kidgway,
Elk county. Pa. Tho subscriber begs
leave to announce to tho citizens of Ridg
way and vicinity that ho is prepared to do
all work in his lino on short notice and at
reasonable; rates in the very best manner,
Shop in H. 8. Belnap's Store. Special atten
tion paid to engraving.
He has also on hand a large asortmen
of Clocks, Watches, Jewelry snd Silverware
which he offers lor sale on reasonable terms,
Give him a call. nov7'07tf.
nUNS, PISTOLS, RIFLES, KNIVES,
" nocket and table cutlery, of the bev
quality and most upproved patteins,
cheap at the Hardware Store ou Bibe
old corner io St. Mary's.
y
er s
Hard
4
11 orders for Stoves ar
ware
will be promptly atten
to ai soon
as leoeivea, hi me .... , ... srnl,.,
12-07 St. MARY'S 11 1
jJUcis Sr-oiher?' Colqlqq.
MIE CHEAPEST GOODS
IN THE COUNTRY
Are Sold by
we is n "it o t ii;e it
Successors to Geo. Wcis.1
DBALEfifl IK
St. Mary's, Elk County, Pa.
QALL AND EXAMINE
OUR IMMENSE STOCK OF
BOOTS AND SHOES
We havo no hesitation in saying that
in this department of our establishment,
we can give bargains to our customers
with which they cannot fail to be satis
ficd. We buy our stock direct from
the Manufacturer, Richardsons' Celo.
bratcd Boot & Shoo Manufactory, Elml
ra, New York. We warrant all goods
in this line sold from our establishment
TTEAVY & SHELF HARDWARE
IT
WE ARE PREPARED TO OFFER
To our customers in this line bargains
which cannot be undersold in Elk coun
ty. Our stock is large, well selected
and is especially adapted to tho wants
of tho community.
T ADIES' DRY & FANCY GOODS
An Unequalled Assortment !
Muslins,
Silks,
Calicoes,
Satins,
Delaines
Moire Antiques,
Chintzes,
While Goods
Cloths,
Flannels,
Bcrcges,
Laeesy
Corsets,
In fact wo havo everything connected
with Ladies' Wear. Wo are determin
ed to sell lover, cheaper and BETTER
Goods than any other firm in the coun
ty. Give us a call, we'll prove it.
IJ-ARK WELL WHAT WE SAY.
Ti c Sell the Best, therefore
THE CHEAPEST CLOTHiNG
Sold in Elk County. Our Stock of
(S3 1 o 4 tot tx u
13 IMMENSE,
And we confidently flatter
ourselves
bo found
that better Clothing cannot
ANYWHERE.
Persons, before purchasing ekewhero
would do well to givo us a call.
Iierju.No trouble to show our Goods.
QROCERIES, NOTIONS, &c., &c,
In Endless Variety, and
CHEAPER than the CHEAPEST!
At the Storo of
fJ5 iu'flNS
In St. Mar; , Elk County, Pa.
-rviJi'S,TCBACCOES & SEGARS
We have now on hand
AN EXCELLENT ASSORTMENT,
ii nun win ne sola at a
v i KrSLJG H T A D VANCE
vii cost and carriage
Minding on .Vain Stmt
July 11, 1867-tf..
Sujainegg Sfceofor-i.
JOHN G. HALL, Attorney at law,
llidg-
U way, jik vuuniy i'a.
mor.22'C0 ly
TAURIE J. BLAKELY, Attorney at law,
i and U, 8. Commissioner.
Elk county, Pa. rmar.22'GG.ly.
TOB WORK of all kinds and dcs.
J criptions done at this office.
HtMil fSUUTUfcll, Attorney-at-I.aw.
i : .1 -.. d tf x ..... '
(feb2'J'08)
A LPINE HOUSE, St,
Mary's Pa., Her.
XX. n,nn Krctz, Proprietor,
aug'J'GG
W. JAMES BLAKELY rhysician
jf aau ourgeon, oi. iiary s,
i.lk countv
Pa.
mar-22'GGly,
DR. W.'W. SIJAW Practices Medicine
and Surgery, Ccntreville, Elk county
Va. rmnr.C2'(;n.1v.
u -- - j
I EXECUTIONS', SUMMON.?, SUBP03,'
li nus, Warrants, &c, on hand and for
sale at this office.
CH. VOLK, Manufacturer and Dealer
. in Lager Beer, opposite the Railroau
Depot, St. Mary's, Elk county Pa.
Mar-22'6G-1 .
DR. W. B. IIAHTMAN, St. Mary's, Elk
county, Pa. Late of tho Arm v of ihd
Potomac. Particular attention given to nil
cases of surgical nature mar-22'66-ly;
(" ROVE a. MESSENGER, Drtiptrist and!
X Dealer in Drugs nnd Chemicals,'
Paints, Oi's and Varnish. Perfnmery Toil.'
ct articles and Stationary, Ridgway, Elk
county Pa. mor-22'OG-ly.
171 RANK ENTZ, Mebwunt Tail6r,'
. Ccntreville, Elk county, Pa., desires
to inform the citizens of Centreville and vi
cinity, that ho isat all time prepared to
do work in a neat and satisfactory manner.
aive me a call.
novG71y
JOil Q. MALI. .....TAR. K. V.
"tTAT.T. ?- TiT?
UALL.
BENZINGER P. o. ELK. COUNTY, PA.'
September 20, 18CG. ly.
J.
S. Bordwcll, M. D. Eclectic Pliysicinn-'
Office and rcsideneo nntvuli. i.
Jail, on Centre St., Ridgway, Pa. Prompt
attention will be given to nil calls. Otlico
hours : 7 to 8 A. M- ; 12 to 2 P. M. . ,l G
10 7 P. M. Mar. 22, 6G-tf. '
1-HIAYER HOuIe " "
RIDGWAY, PA. '
DAVID THAYER, Proprietor.
The undersigned having fitted up a largo
and oomrh'odious hotel on tho southwest
corner of Centre and Mill streets, with good
and convenient stabling attached, respect
fully solicits the patronage of his old friends'
and the publio generally.
ccl3'0G ly DAVID THAYER.
S. STTORT,
JOHN G. HALL,
LOUIS VOLLMER,
JAS. K. P. HALL;
BANKING-HOUSE OF
it 2k
St.Jflary'a, Itcnxinsrtr I ri
Elk Coitntt, Tbska
HYDE HOUSE,
Riooway, Elk Co.. Pa.
31. V. Moore, Proprietor.
Thankful for tho pat r ounce herctoforn '
so liberally bestowed upon him, tho new'
proprietor, hopes, by paying strict at-"
tcntion to tho conrfort and convenience of
guests, to merit a continuance of th0
same. or i. lm iur.r.
T?RANKI IN II OUSE,
JL St. MAny's, Pa.
LARGEY & MA LONE, Tunrn's.
Tho proprietors respectfully ask tho atten
tion of their friends nnd tho publio in gen
eral to their largo and commodious hotol.
r,very attention paid to the convenience of
gues'a. H. LARGEY.
may3O-1808.1y J, A. i ALONE.
EXCHANGE HOTEL,
RIDGWAY, PA.
J. HALEi Proprietor.
This hotel is pleasantly situvled on tho
banks of the Clarion River and Elk Creek
at the lower end of tho village, Mr. Healy
will spare no pains for the convenie.co of
his guests. 7e iuvitos ono and all to Eie
him a call and try his house.
Sept, 17th'07-ly.
"I71KDELIUS VOGT,
Practical flock &
JL' i iitchinnker, St.
Mary's. Elk noimtv
I a. Rooms next door to Ifinfenach's
Clothing Store. All kinjs of work dono
done in a satisfactory nianaer, ami war
ranted. Continuations iu regard to work
in tho Germac, reuch or English lan-puui-'i'S.
March 11, 18(i7tf.
SOMETHING NEW!
HOUSE, BION &, ORNAMENTAL PAINTING.
T
Mlh bUliSCRIH E It Willi i.n ti.v
tpcctfully inform tho citizens of Elk
county thut he has just started in tho
abovo business in Ridgway, and feel confi
dent that ho can please all who may favor
him with their custom. GRAINING
PAPER HANGING AND CALCl MIXING
DONE ON SHOUT NOTICE AND IN THE
rcost fashionable and improved manner and
style. Orders left at ll,i3 t)tice or llt ,l0
Bunking House of Souther, Willis & Souther
will be promptly attended to.
, W. P. WILLIAMS,
May-17'0G-ly. '
(
10AL, COKE AND FIKE-CLAY !
J All of superior quality, fur sain ,v thn
Tanncrdalo Coal Company,
St. Mary's, Elk County, l'u.
J6T Orders by mail proiuptlj utond
septlO 5-tf
HS. BELNAP & CO.T
ULACKSMITIIINO.
Having completed our new establishment,
snd located therein, wo Ftill hope by con
stant attention to business, and turning out
first-class work, to merit a continuance of
sho patroaage horetoloie so generously fc.
ttowed. Call ut our new 6hop, at tho east
ern end of Main Street, Ridgway, Pa.
Particular attention given to the shoeing
of horses. All wejask is a fair trial.
May 17'60-ly.
LOCKSMITH'S CARPENTER'S AND
joiner's tools for sale ' cheaper than
tho cheapest " at the St. Mary's H ndwara
1"
'ore i'novJS'r.7
,