A H'EEKLY NEWSPAPER.
Devoted to the Interests of the People of Elk Co
is lUBMSHru kvibt sati rimv,
I3Y JOHN F. MOOltE,
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Not. 28, 1807. JOUN F MOORE,
Editor and Proprietor.
& O0unii girwtoigj.
COUSTY OFFICERS.
President Judge R. G. White.
Additional Law Judge II. W.
Williams.
Associate Judges E. C. Schultze,
Jesse Kylcr.
District Attorney J. K. P. Hall.
Sheriff James A; Malono.
Prothonotary, &c U. A. Rathbun.
Treasurer Claudius V. Gillis.
Co. Superintendent James Blakely.
Commissioners H. Warner, J. W.
Taylor, Louis Vollmer.
Auditors Clark Wilccr, Byron J.
Jones, Jacob McCauley.
County Surveyor Geo. Walmsley.
TIME OF HOLDING COURT.
Second Monday in January,
Last Monday in April.
First Monday in August,
First Monday in November.
JAMES McCLOSKEY,
fjeqlclr lit Groceries, &c,
Wou'd respectfully inform the eitiiens of
the surrounding community that be still
keeps on hand a good supply of such art i.
clfrB as are generally kept in a country gro
cery store, including
TEAS, FLOUfc,
SUGARS,
TOBACCOES,
SEGARS,
WniSKEY
which he flatters himself be can sell
cheap as they can be bought anywhere in
the county.
I have lately erected a first-class shingle
mill, which is now in operation. It is an
ttosted that the shingles which were made
in this mill and sold in Williamsport, are
a first-class article, the lumber of which
they are made being a first-class article.
I desire to introduce these shingle' to the
notice of builders, who will consult their
own interest by giving me a call.
May 3d, '66. tf
JTCD. 1 ITCH ! ! ITCII ' ! I
8CRATCA ! SCRATCH ! ! SCRATCH I I !
in from 10 to 48 hours,
Wheaton's Ointment cures The Itch.
Wheaton's Ointment cures Salt Rheum.
IVheatoo'B Ointment cures Tetter.
Wheaton's Ointment cures Barbers' Itch.
Wheaton's Ointment cures Old Soree.
Wheatoa's Ointment cures Every kind,
of Humor like Magic.
Price, 60 cents a bok ; bv mail, 60 cents
Address WEEKS & POTTER, No. 170
Weuhingion Street, Boston, Mass. For sale
y nil druggist. Sept. 1F67 ly.
J. 8. RORDWELL, M. D.
eclectic pmraicijiJr.
fTlhe word eclectic means to choese or
I select medicines from all the different
schools of medicine ; using remedies that
re safe, and discarding from practice all
medicines that have an impuriout effect on
the system, such as mercury, antimony,
lead, eopper, 4o.
I lay aside the lance the old blood
letter, reducer or depleter, and equalize the
circulation and restore the system to its
natural state by alteratives and tonics. I
shall hereafter give particular attention to
chronic diseases, such as Rheumatism,
Dyspepsia, Liver complaint, Catarrh, Neu
ralgia, diseases of the throat, urinary or
gans, and all aiBeasea peculiar to females,
&o.
CATARRH I treat with a new instrument
of a late invention, which cures every case.
TEETH extracted without pain.
Office and residence south of the jail on
Centre St. Office hours from 7 to 8 a. m ;
12 to 1 p. m ; 6 to 7 p. m.
Dec. 23'67.-ly. J. 8. BORDWELIi.
WIIEELER & WILSON'S SEW
ING MACHINES. The under
igned having been appointed Sole Agent
for the sale of Wheeler ft Wilson's Sewing
Machines for Elk county. He keeps an
assortment constantly on hand. Machines
sold at Philadelphia nod New Yor prices.
Any parties desirous of obtaining them can
address J. K. WHITMORE,
March 9t-'66-ly. at Ridgway, Pa.
TOBACCO ANTIDOTE.
WARRANTED to remove all desire for
Tobacco. This great remedy is an
excellent appetiser. It purifies the blood,
invigorates the system, possesses great
nourishing and strengthening power, ena
bles the stomach to digest the heartiest
food, makes sleep refreshing, and establish
es robust health. Smokers and Chewers
for Sixty Years Cured. l'rice.Fifly Cents,
post free. A treatise on the injurious ef
forts of Tobacco, with lists of references,
testimonials, Ac, sent free. Agents want
ed. Address Dr. T. R. ABBOT. Jersey
City, New Jcreey. Aug. 15th 12w
01IN Q. HALL, Attorney at law, Ridg
way, iia connty ra. lniar-22'GG ly
T AUHIEJ. IU.AKELV. Atlnrno... l.
j and IT. 8. Commissioner. Ridgway
w Buuiiijr, i n. mar-z tiu-ly.
H
ENRY SOUTHER, Altorney-at-Law,
mngwny, i s. (rcbZHTig)
LPINE HOUSE, Si. Mary's Pa., Her.
L man Kreta, Proprietor. mgO'68
DR. W. JAMES BLAKELY Physician
and Surgeon, St. Mary's, Elk county
mr-22'C6 ly.
PR. W. W. SHAW Practices Medicine
and Surgery, Centreville, Elk county
mar-22'6ily.
I EXECUTIONS, SUMMONS, 8UB1ME.
J ". Warrants, &c, on hand and for
sale at this ofEoe.
CH. VOLK, Manufacturer and Dealer
s in Lager Beer, opposite the Railroad
Depot, St. Mary's, Elk county Pa.
Mar-22'66-1 .
irvlt. W. B. HARTMAN, St. Mary's, Elk
I J county, pa. Late of the Army of tha
Potomac Particular attention given to all
coses of surgical nature. mar-22'06-ly.
GROVE Q. MESSENGER, Druggist and
Dealer in DrugB and Chemioals,
Paints. Oils and Varnish . Ferfumery Toil,
et articles and Stationary, Bidgway, Elk
county Pa. mar-22'G6-ly.
JO.IN O. BALL -JAB. E. P. HALL.
, . TTALL & BRO.
AttrnS?7MSARYV LaW
BENZINGER P. O. ELK COUNTY, PA.
September 20, 1866. ly.
T 8. Bordwell, M. D. Eclectio Thysician
fj s Office and residence opposite the
Jail, on Centre 8t., Ridgway, Fa. Prompt
attention will be given to all calls. Office
hours : 7 to 8 A. M- j 12 to 2 P. M. ; and 6
t0 7 p- M. Mar. 22, 66-tf.
THAYER HOUSE,
HIDGWAT, PA.
DAVID THAYER, Proprietor.
The undersigned having fitted up a large
and commodious hotel on the southwest
corner of Centre and Mill streets, with good
and convenient stablinip i.k .......
p e " . , itoipcur
fully solioils the patronage of his old friends
.. j. iliiu generally.
decl3 00 ly DAVID THAYER.
8. SHORT,
LOUIS VOLLMER,
JAS. K. P. HALL.
JOHN G. HALL,
BANKING-HOUSE OF
$Urt, gall & d0.
St. Jtlary't, Benxinrer J. .
Elk Coohtt, Pirnta
HYDE HOUSE,
Ridowat, Elk Co., Pa.
M. V. Moore, Proprietor.
Thankful for the patronage heretofore
so liberally bestowed upon him, the new
proprietor, hopes, by paying strict at
tention to the comfort and convenience of
guests, to merit a continuance of the
Baine- Oct 24 1866.
FraniI,Wv.a.ousEs
LARGEY ft MA LONE, Paora's.
The proprietors respectfully ask the atten
tion of their friends and the public in gen
eral to their large and commodious hotel.
Every attention paid to the convenience of
guest. H. LARGEY.
may30.18C8.ly J, A. nXALONE.
EXCHANGEHOTEL,
RIDGWAY, PA.
J. HALEY Proprietor.
This hotel is pleasantly situvted on the
banks of the Clarion River and Elk Creek
at the lower end nf tha ;u,. hi. ii-.i'
win spare no pains for the convenie.ee of
Ma .....(. rx- 1 I. .... -
...a Buwfl, icmiuus on ana an to give
him a call and try his house.
Sept, 17th'C7-ly.
COAL, COKE AND FIRE-CLAY !
AU of superior quality, for sale by tha
Tannerdale Coal Company,
St. Mary's, Elk County, Pa.
arOrders by mail promptly ittend.
cd to. sept!6 3-tJ
H.
fi. BELNAP & CO.,
BLACKS.VIITHING.
Havins eomnleted our new DBta.KliaVmx.1
and located therein, we still hope by con!
outui BiiQuuon to ouBiness, ana turniug ont
first-class work. In mnril
she patroaage heretofore so generouslv be-
tliwjut n.lf - . 1 . . 1
w bu. wit i. unr lew snop, st me east
ern end of Main 8treet, Ridgway, Pa.
Particular attention given to the shoeing
of horses. All wo'ask is a fair trial.
May 17'66-lj.
LCKSmTtH'S CARPENTER'S AND
joiner's tools for sale " cheaper than
the cheapest " at the St. Mary's Hardware
Store ' (nov28'67.)
rPIIE OLDEST BITTERS IN USE
L IN AMERICA I
H. & B'S
OLD DOimnON STOStACH BITTERS)!
O. B. A. G.
HAVING BEEN USED OVER TWEN
ty years under the style of Old Do
minion Bitters. They are a perfect Blood
Purifier, an unrivalled Stomachic, and a
certain cure for all diseases arising from
derangement of the Stomach, Liver or Kid
neys. A snre remedy for Jaundice, Chron.
io Diarrrhoea and Debility resulting from
any cause whatever. By it, the appetite
is strengthened, and a healthy tone and
vigor imparted to the whole system. Quan
tities of testimonials, and certificates have
been sent us, all speaking in commenda
tion of the henefifiia.1 effata nf nm ItionM
and we have no hesitancy in asserting that
u mey are once employ eu, ineir use will
be recommended by every purchaser. They
are cheap, available, safe and aure, being
somposed of ingredients pure and harmless.
Try them and be eonvinced of their virtues.
For sale by all the principal Druggisti
and Merchants.
Do not fail to examine well the article
you buy in order to get the genuine.
See trade mark.
1UYNES 4 BOYER.
Sale Proprietors ft Manufacturers,
muyl 3ui. j;, r,
J
'PHE CHEAPEST GOODS
IN TIIS COUNTRY
Are Sold by
WEIS DROT IljE R
fSucccssors to Geo. Weis.
UAUll IK
fol-cigi) tmd Sotneslic Sty Goo??,
St. Mary's, Elk County, Pa.
QALL AND EXAMINE
OUR IMMENSE STOCK OP
BOOTS AND SHOES
We bave no hesitation in saying that
in this department of our establishment,
we can give bargains to our customers
with which they cannot fail to bo satis
fied. We buy our stock direct from
the Manufacturer, Richardsons' Cele.
brated Boot & Shoo Manufactory, Elmi
ra, New York. We warrant all goods
in this line sold from our establishment.
JJEAVY & SHELF HARDWARE.
WE ARE PREPARED TO OFFER
To our customers in this line bargains
which cannot be undersold in Elk coun
ty. Oar etxk is large, well selected,
and is especially adapted to the wants
of the community.
jADIES DRY & FANCY GOODS.
An Unequalled Assortment I
Muslins,
Silks,
Calicoes,
Satins,
Delaines,
Moire Antiques,
Chintzes,
White Goods
Cloths,
Flannels,
Beregcs,
Laces,
Corsets,
In fact we have everything connected
with Ladies' Wear. We are determin
ed to sell lower, cheaper and BETTER
Goods than any othet firm In the conn
ty. Give ns a call, we'll prove it
JJARK WELL WHAT WE SAY.
Fe Sell the Beit, thereore
THE CHEAPEST CLOTHiNO
Sold in Elk Connty. Our Stock of
" Mo 01)3' 5nh)h)elf sjijo JUIijiel-
IS IMMENSE,
And we confidently flatter ourselves
that better Clothing oannot be found
ANYWHERE.
Persons, before purchasing elsewhere
would do well to give ua a call
ISwNo troublo to show our Goods.
QROCERIES, NOTIONS, &c, &o.
In Endless Variety, and
CHEAPER than tle CHEAPEST!
Ai the Store of
In St. Mary's, Elk County, Pa.
piPES,TCBACCOE3 & SEGARS
We have now on hand
AN EXCELLENT ASSORTMENT,
Which will be sold at a
VER Y SLIGHT ADVANCE
On eott and carriage.
V&'Our Store i in the new Stone
Building on Main Street.
July II, 1867-tf.
jEW HARDWARE STORE 1
The subscribers have just opened In
ST. MARY'S
A new and Complete Stock of Heavy & Shelf
HARDWARE ! !
And will keep constantly on band a great
variety of
CO OK AND HE A TING S TO VES
Bar Iron, Steel AnviU, BeBowi, Nail,
Ilorie Shoe, Springs, Build,
ing Hardware, Sawt
and File of Every Deter ipt ion I
CBNfl, PISTOLS AND CARTRIDGES,
Cntlery, plated Ware and noose
Furnishing Goods. All
kinds of Mechan
ics' Tools I
TINWARE
Of every description, which will be sold at
the LOWEST CASII PRICES.
They have also the exclusive agency in St
Mary's for the
IMPROVED ORIENTAL
BASE.BURNING COAL STOVES
AND PARLOR FURNACES 1
Which have received Four First Class Pre
miums at the New York State and otli.
er Faire ; Also, the Great Silver
Medal at the Fair of the Am
erican Institute, held in
New York City,18C5.
They are Perpetual Burners, only one fire
being required to'; be made
uuring the season.
M. BE EC HER, Jb.
WM. 11. COPELAND.
nov28'67 ly
PATRONIZE HOME INSTITUTIONS.
FLOUR, FEED AND GRAIN.
THE subscribers having completed their
New Grist Mill in Ridgway are now
prepared to furnish the people of the sur
rounding country with
Flour of the Best Quality,
and of their own manufacture, at the lowest
market rates.
- The attention of lumbermen and othtrs
Is called to our lacilitiea for furnishing
them with
FEED OF ALL KINDS,
cheaper than it ean be bought any other
place in the oounty.
XQ7Cash Paid roa GRAin-TjJj.
J. S. HYDE,
J. V. HOUK.
J. K. WHITMORF.
Nevember 7, 1867(f
LOOK HERE I
WATCHES. JEWELRY & SILVERWARE.
C1HARLES HOLES, Practical Watohma-
ker, Jeweler and Engraver, Ridgway,
Elk county, Pa. The eubscriber begs
leave to announce to the citizens of Ridg
way and vicinity that he is prepared to do
all work in bis line on short notice and at
reasonable rates in the very best manner.
Shop in II. S. Belnap's Store. Special atten
tion paid to engraving.
Ho has also on hand a large assortment
of Clocks, Watches, Jewelry end Silverware
which he offers for sale on reasonable terms.
Give him a call. nov7'07tf.
GUNS, PISTOLS, RIFLES, KNIVES,
pocket and table cutlery, of the best
quality and most approved patteins, very
cheap at the Hardware Store on Biberger'i
old corner in St. Mary's.
IWmM k MACHINE
SHOP IN ST. MARY'S.
LOUIS H. GARNER begs leave to call
the attention of the citizens of Elk and
adjoining counties to the fact that he has
purchased the foundry, formerly known as
MoGill's Foundry, and that he has refitted
the establishment with new and improved
machinery, which will enable him to turn
out all work in his line in a manner such
as will compare favorably with any work
in the country. He manufactures
STEAM ENGINES,
MILL-GATES AND CASTINGS,
PLOUGn-POINTS,
WATER-WHEELS or all KINDS,
WINDOW-WEIGHTS,
STOVE-CASTINGS OF ANY PATTERN,
He is also agent for Henry Jarecki's
Brass Foundry, at Erie, and oan furnish
fTom that establishment Brass Castings
of any desired pattern on short notice.
Particular attention paid to the wants of
eoal operators. Chilled car-wheels, axles
and pulleys furnished and made to order.
Steam-engine boilers repaired in a dura
eand neat manner.
A varied assortment of rubber and leath
beliing kept constantly on hand,
lie expects through steady application to
business, to deserve the patroaage of all
who may call on him.
TERMS CASn.
BQo.FOUNDRY ON MILL STREET,
ST. MARY'S,
Benzikoer P. 0., Elk County, Ta.
May 1, 1868-Smiouo.
C. AU.tStsi-uice's Golqh)!)'
FOR PRESIDENT OF
THE UNITED STATES
IN 1808,
SOME EMINENT MAN
SHOULD BE SELECTED.
FOR THE PLACE TO BUY
STOVES
T I N W i BE
3
HOUSE. FURNISHING GOODS,
GO TO RIDGWAY,
GALL ON SERVICE,
MAKE KNOWN YOUR WANTS,
And you will be supplied, and well
satisfied with the calL
STOVES,
Of all Desirable Kinds, always on hand.
Of the Latest and Most Approved
Style and Workmanship on hand, and
Made to Order, (a Speciality made of
this Branch.) A)) Goods warranted.
Dealers supplied at the Very Lowest
Prices. Price Lkt furnished on ap
plication. TOILET SETTS,
SOME BEAUTIFUL DESIGN3 !
SPIOE-BOXES,
And all and every novelty in the Japan
ned Tiaw&re Line t
SVire Goods,
Toys, French Tinned Ware,
English Hammered Ware,
Scotch and Yankee Bowls,
Sad Irons, Coal nods,
Japanned, Galvanized
And Fancy. Iron Hollow Ware by the
Sett or Single Piece !
FISHINO TACKLE,
Rods, Baskets, Flies, Hooks, Ac., &o.
Jobbing in all its branches.
I have the agency for the Celebrated
Oriental Base Burning Furnace. The
beat in the world portable or brick set.
If they fail to give satisfaction no pay
will bo asked.
HOOFING, Flator Standing Groove,
Eave Trough, Spouting, and House
work generally.
6TOrders by mail promptly attend
ed to, and work guaranteed,
I WILL NOT BE UNDERSOLD !
If your are going to build a House,
Store, Church or Barn, call before you
Oder your Tip, Copper or Sheet Iron
Work.
fern
A Oot. 31st 1867-ly.
EW FIRM AND NEW GOODS I
NEW GOODS I
JUST RECEIVING
AT THE STORE OF
HYDE, GILLIS & CO.
HARDWARE, QUEENSWARE,
CANDIES, NUTS, &s.
DRY GOODS & GROCERIES.
THE BEST AND CHEAPEST.
IN ELK COUNTY.
CALL AND SEE
AND BE CONVINCED
THAT WE SELL CHEAPER
THAN ANY OTHER STORK
IN TniS SECTION.
WE ARE CONSTANTLY
ADDING TO OUR STOCK
COME ANb SEE US.
Hoods, Nubias, and all Kinds of Wootes
Goods at the cheap store of
"67 HYDE, GILLIS & CO.
o yon want to Dnrchnao & .;i..
-American or Foreign ? if so, go t
12 67 HYDE, fit I T. is fci A
P's'or? of " COnslant,J on hand !
12'C7 HYDE, GILLIS & CO.
Notions of all kinds In extensive variety
at the store of
"'67 HYDE, GILLIS a CO.
A n extensive assortment ef CLOTHING
ITL t the store of
12'67 HYDE, GILLIS a CO.
B
OOTS, SHOES and G A I TE RS every
kind, style and varietv t tha
12 67 HYDE, GILLIS a CO.
A large and complete stock of Hardware
and cutlery at the store of
12 67 HYDE, GILLIS 4 CO.
mOBACCO-The finest brands for smok
JiJg Md ohwinK. he storeof
2 67 HYDE, GILLIS 4 CO.
CLN;8!-assort.
mo store or
67 HYDE, GILLIS CO.
Newest Styles of Balmoral Skirts at tha
cheap store of
1267 HYDE, GILLIS 400.
Ladies' Dress Goods-latest and mos
fashionable figures, at the store of
12 67 HYDE, GILLIS 4 CO.
TTats.. Caps and furs, In great variety
--Aa, attne 'owest price, at the store o
12 67 HYDE, GILLIS 4 CO.
M
ens' woolen and cassimer Shirts
sensation prices, at the storeof
U'67 HYDE, GILLIS 4 CO.
N
TTndershtrts and drawers, cheaper tha
I) the cheapest, at the storo of
T2-67 HYDE, GILLIS & CO
Oct 31st, 18G7-ly.
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