hc lh glrtrorate,
A WEEKLY NEWSl-ATER.'
TJeotedto the Interests of the Prnpieof Elk Co
IS rt HLIMIini) KVRItY SAIlr.UAV,
BY JOHN 1 MOOKE,
Ofice in the Court House..
Tr.M On? Pnllar nnd Fifty Cents per
annum, invariably in advam,,. No devia
tion from thfse tirnin.
EMps of Advertising.
TranpioTtl Advert iemeim-ri., oors cj ire of
lit lim-"- i f l-". :!'ii'Hv- i,r less $J (10
For each siil'i'pinl inxi-riinii 25
Ailniinisii'Htni'M' uml fc.'rs notices... 2 f0
Auditors' notices '1 fit)
Dissolutions. Cautious nnd Eslrny... 1! 0(1
Local and Obituary notices pet line. 15
Professional cards, 1 year 6 00
VFABI.T AUVKHTISKMBNTS.
1 square $ 7 (Ml
2 squares 12 00
I column $20 00
j column 35 00
1 column (10 00
3 squares Jo (XI
The aliove rates will be strictly adhered
to in all advertising from this date.
BLANKS,
Single quiro $2 5016 quires 1 qr..$l 75
3 quires "ft qr... 2 GllOvcr 0, qr.. 1 50
HANIMllI.LS.
Jsheet, 25orlePs2(M):Jshect, 25 or le?s5no
sheet, 2oorless3 00'l sheet, 24 or lessOOO
Not. 28, 18(37. JOHN F MOORE,
Eilitor and Proprietor.
8lh Gjjoimfij girertorjj.
COUNTY OFFICERS.
President Judge 11. G. White.
Additional La Judge II. W.
Williams.
Associate Judges E. C. Schulfze,
Jesse Kylcr.
District Attorney J. K. P. Hall.
Sheriff James A; Malone.
Protbonotary, &c. G. A. Rathbun.
Treasurer Claudius V. Gillis.
Co. Superintendent James Blakcly.
Commissioners II. Warner, J. W.
Taylor, Louis Vollmer.
Auditors Clark Wilcox, Byron J.
Jones, Jacob McCauley.
County Surveyor Geo. Walmslcy.
TIME OF HOLDING COURT.
Second Monday in January,
Last Monday in April.
First Monday in August.
First Monday in November.
!I . , '. . 1"
JAMES McCLOSKEY,
ifaqiclr ii) Cl'oeeWc?, Sit.,
Wou'd respectfully inform the citizens of
the Biirrounding community that he still
keeps on hand u good Btipply of such arti.
cles as arc generally kept in a country gro
cery store, inoludiug
TEAS, FLOUlv,
SUGARS,
TOBACCOES,
SEGARS,
WHISKEY
which he flatters himself he can sell as
cheap as they can bo bought anywhere in
the county.
I have lately erected a first-class shingle
mill, which is now in operation. It is un
attested that the shingles which were mado
in this mill and sold in Williamsport, are
n first-class article, the lumber of which
they are made being a first-class article.
I desire to introduce these shingle- to (he
notice of builders, who will consult their
own interest by giving mea call.
May 3d, 'GO. tf
TCU ! ITCH ! ! ITCH ! I !
BCRATCA ! SCRATCn ! ! SCRATCH ! ! !
in from 10 to 48 hours.
Wheaton's Ointment cures The Itch.
Wheaton's Ointment cures Salt Rheum.
Wheaton's Ointment cures Tetter.
Wheaton's Ointment cures Barbers' Itch.
Wheaion's Ointment cures Old Sorce.
Wheaton's Ointment cures Every kind,
of Humor like Magio.
Price, 50 cents a bok ; bv mail, 60 cents'
Address WEEKS & POTTER, No. 170
Washington Street, Boston, Muss. For sale
by alldruggists. Sept. 17'67 ly.
J. S. BORDWELL, M. D.
eclectic pmrsicuur.
f I 'the word eclectic means to choeso or
I select medicines from all the different
echoolR of medicine ; using remedies that
are safe, and discarding from practice all
medicines that have an impurious effect on
the system, such as mercury, antimony,
lead, copper, &c.
I lay aside the lance the old blood
letter, reducer or depletcr, and equalize the
circulation and restore the system to its
natural state by alteratives and tonics. I
(hall hereafter give particular attention to
chronio diseases, such as Rheumatism,
DyBpepsia, Liver complaint, Catarrh, Neu
ralgia, diseases of the throat, urinary or
gans, and all diseases peculiar to females,
&c.
CATARRH I treat with a new instrument
of a late invention, which cures every case.
TEETH extracted without pain.
Office and residence Bouth of the jail on
Centre St. Office hours from 7 to 8 a. m j
12 to 1 p. m ; fi to 7 p. m.
Dec. 23'07.-ly. J. S. BORDWELL.
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 county. He keepB an
assortment constantly on hand. Machines
sold at Philadelphia and New Yor prices.
Any parties desirous of obtaining them can
address J. K. WH1TMORE,
March 9t-'00-ly. at Ridpway, Pa.
TOBACCO ANTIDOTE.
"VT7" A R RANTED to remove all desire for
W Tobacco. This groat remedy is an
excellent appetizer. It purifies the Mood.
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. Price, Fifty Cents,
post free. A treatise on the injurious ef-
. t'cots of Tobacco, with lists of references,
testimonials, Ac, sent free. Agents Want
ed. Address lr. T. R. ABBOT, Jersey
City, New Jersey. Aug. 15th 1-w
01I O. II AM,, Attorney at law, Ridg
way, Elk county Pa. mar-22'CC ly
I AIM! IB J. IU.AKELY, Attorney at law"
j and U. 8. Commissioner. Ridgway
county, Tn. ftniir-23'liQ-ly.
II
ENRY SOUTHER, Attorncy-nt-Law,
liuigwny, ra. (ivii2!i fiS)
VLPINE HOUSE, St.. Mary'g Ta., Her
man Kretz, Proprietor. pug'J'OU
DR. W. JAMES BLAKELY Physician
and Surgeon, St. Mary's, Elk county
la- inar-22'ilj-1y.
DR. W. W. SHAW Practices Medicine
and Surgery, Centrevillc, Elk county
l'a. mar-22'u(S-ly.
I EXECUTIONS, SUMMONS, SUllPtE.
2j nas, Warrants, &e., on hand and for
sale at this office.
CII. VOI.K, Manufacturer ami Dealer
. in Lnger Beer, opposite the Railroad
Depot, St. Mary's, Elk county Pa.
Mar-22'0U-1 .
XAR. W. B. I1ARTMAN, St. Mary's, Elk
J county. Pa. Late of the Army of the
Potomac Particular attention given to all
cases of surgical nature. mar-22'GG-ly.
GROVE O. MESSENGER, Druggist and
Dealer in Drugs and Chemicals,
Paints, Oils and Varnish. Perfumery Toil,
et articles and Stationary, Ridgway, Elk
oounty Fa. mar-22'UO-ly.
JOilN 0. HAll TAS. K. If. HALL.
HAIjIj & I3RO.
Attorneys - at - Law1
STMARY'S :
BENZINGER P. O. ELK COUNTY, PA.
September 20, 18G6. ly.
JS, Bordwell, M. D. Eclectic Physician
s Office and residence opposite the
Jail, on Centre St., Ridgway, Pa. Prompt
attention will be given to all calls. Office
hours : 7 to 8 A. M- ; 12 to 2 P. M. ; and 6
to 7 P. M. Mar. 22, C6-tf.
THAYER HOUSE,
BTDGWAY, PA.
DAVID THAYER, Proprietor.
The undersigned having fitted up a large
..v v.. ing DUllllincpi
corner of Centre and Mill streets, with good
and convenient stabling attached, respect-
iunjr ooiiciis me patronage ol ins old friends
and the putlio generally.
jlecl306 ly DAVID THAYER.
S. SHORT,
JOHN G. HALL,
LOUIS VOLLMER,
JAS. K. P. HALL.
BANKING-HOUSE OF
ftorf, gnlt 0rr.
St.JIary's, Itcnxlngcr I. .
Elk County, Tenna
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 eontinuanco of the
same. Oct 24 18G6.
-flUlANKLIN, HOUSE,
J bi. Mart's, Pa.
LABGEY & MALONE, Trope's.
The proprietors respectfully ask the atten
tion of their friends and the publio in gen.
oral to their largo and commodious hotel.
Every attcntiou ; cid to the convenience of
guests. H. LARGEY,
ruay30-18C8.1y J, A. nlALOXE.
EXCHANGE HOTEL,
RIDGWAY, PA.
J. HALEY Proprietor.
This hotel is pleasantly situvted on the
banks of the Clarion River and Elk Creek,
at the lower end of the villacm. Mr. Hiuiu
will spare no pains for (ho convenie.co of
mo guesis. yjcinvuosono ana all to give
him a call and fry his house,
Sept. 17th'G7-ly.
COAL, COKE AND FIRE-CLAY !
All of superior quality, for sale bv the
Tannerdale Coal Company,
at. iMaryg, liltc bounty, l'a.
"Orders by mail promptly ttend.
cd to. TseptlG SS-tf
H,
S. BELNAF& CO.,
BLACKS-UITniNG.
Having completed our new establishment,
and located therein, we still hope by con.
Btant attention to business, and turning out
first-clusB work, to merit a continuance of
she patroaage heretofore so generously be.
ttowed. Call at our now shop, at the east
ern end of Main Street, Ridgway, Pa.
Particular attention given to the shoeing
of horses. All we'ask is a fair trial.
May 17'6G-ly.
BLACKSMITH'S CARPENTER'S AND
joiner's tools for sale " cheaper than
the cheapest" at the St. Mary's Hardware
Store (nov28'67.)
THE OLDEST BITTERS IN USE
IN AMERICA !
H. & B'S
OLD rOMNlON STOMACH 'BITTERS!!
0. B. A. G.
HAVING BEEN USED OVER TWEN
ty years under the style of Old Do
minion Bitters. Tliey are a perfect Blood
Purifier, an unrivalled Stomachio, and a
certain cure for all diseases arising from
derangement of the Stomach, Liver or Kid
neys. A sure remedy for Jaundice, Cnron.
io DiarrrhoiH and Debility resulting from
any cauBo 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 beneficial effects of our Bitters,
and we have no hesitancy in asserting that
if they are once employed, their uso will
be rcoomuiendcd by every purchaser. They
aro cheap, available, Bufe and sure, beiug
tomposcd of ingredients pure and harmless.
Try ilicui und bu convinced of their virtues.
For salo by all the principal Druggists
and Merchants.
Do not fail to esamino well the trtiole
you buy in order to get the genuine,
dee tradn mark.
IUYXES ft B0YF.I1,
Fulc Proprietor.! & Munnfainners
mtiyl Sin. J-li-ip, p.j,
J
JUc$ Bl-oiljcl-s' Colitis
rjMlK CHEAPEST GOODS
IN THE COUNTRY
A to Sold by
WEIS II It O T H;13 It
Successors to Geo. Wcis.')
PKALEB9 IN
St. Mary's, Elk County, Fa.
C
ALL AND EXAMINE
OUR IMMENSE STOCK OF
BOOTS AND SHOES
Wo have 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
fied. We buy our etook direct from
the Manufacturer, Richardsons' Celo.
bratod Boot & Shoe Manufactory, Elmi
ra, New York. We warrant all goods
in this line sold from our establishment.
JJEAVY& SHELF HARDWARE.
WE ARE FRErARED TO OFFER
To our customers in this line bargains
which cannot be undersold in Elk coun
ty. Our Btsek 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,
Bcretres.
Laces,
Corsets,
In fact we have everything connected
with Ladies' Wear. We nro determin
ed to sell lower, cheaper and BETTER
Goods than any other firm in tho coun
ty. Give us a call, we'll prove it..
JJARK WELL WHAT WE SAY.
We Sell the Best, therefore
THE CHEAPEST CLOTHiNG
Sold in Elk County. Our Stock of
1 0 it It i ii u
IS IMMENSE,
And we confidently flatter ourselves
that better Clothing cannot be found
ANYWHERE.
Persons, before purchasing elsewhere
would do welt to give ua a call.
B3uNo trouble to show our Goods.
QROCERIES, NOTIONS, &o., &c.
In Endless Variety, and
CHEAPER than trie CJIEAPESTl
At the Store of
In St. Mary's, Elk County, Pa.
I
)IPS, TCBACCOES it- SEGARS
We have now on hand
AN EXCELLENT ASSORTMENT,
Which will be sold at a
VER Y SLIGHT AD VAKCL
On coat and curritne.
ISSCW Store is in the new Stone
fiiii'diiii oh Main Strut,
July 11, lST-tf.
?jrrc;irilile,
N
EW HARDWARE 610RE !
The subscribers have just 'opened in
ST. MARY'S
A new and Complete Stock of Heavy & Shelf
1 i!
And will keep constantly on hand a great
variety ot
COOK AND HEATING STO VES
Bar Iron, Sled Anvils, Bellows, Nails,
Horse Shoes, Springs, Build
ing Hardware, Saws
and Files of Every Deseription I
GUN8, PISTOLS AND CARTRIDGES,
Cutlery, riated 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 tho
IMPROVED ORIENTAL
BASE.BURNING COAL STOVES
AND TARLOR FURNACES I
Which have received Four First Class Tre.
miunis at the New York State and oth.
cr Fairs ; Also, the Great Silver
Medal at the Fair of the Am
erican Institute, held in
New York City, 18G5.
They are Perpetual Burners, only one firo
being rsquirod to be made
during the season.
M. BEECHER, Jit.
WM. II. COPE LAND.
r.ov28'G7 ly
TATRONIZE HOME INSTITUTIONS.
FLOUR, FEED AND GRAIN.
THE subsci ibcrs having complotcd their
New Grist Mill in Ridgway aro now
prepared to furnish the people of the sur
rounding country with
Flour of the Eest Quality,
and of their own manufacture, at the lowest
market rates.
The attention of lumbermen nnd others
is called to our facilities for furnishing
them with
FEED OF ALL KINDS,
cheaper than it can be bought any other
place in the County.
JK"Cash Paid vor GnAiN-VjSg.
J.S. HYDE,
J. V. HOUK.
J. K. WHITMORF.
Nevember 7, 18G7ff
LOOK HERE I
WATCHES, JEWELRY & SILVERWARE.
C1HARLES HOLES, Practical Watchma-
ker, Jeweler and Engraver, Ridgway,
Elk county, Pa. Tho subscriber begs
leave to announce to the citizens of Ridg.
way and vicinity that ho is prepared to do
all work in his line on short notice and at
reasonable rales in the very best manner.
Shop in II. S. Eelnap'8 Store. Special atten
tion paid to engraving.
Ho has also on hand a large assortment
of Clocks, Watches, Jewelry sud Silverware
which ho offers for sale ou reasonable terms.
Give hiu a call. nov7'G7tf.
GUNS, PISTOLS, RIFLES, KNIVES,
pocket and table cutlery, of the best
quality and most approved patterns, very
cheap at the Hardware Store On Eiberger's
old corner in St. Mary's.
FOUNDRY k MACHINE
SHOP IN ST. MAltY'S.
T" OUIS II. GARNER begs leave to call
j the attention of the citizens of Elk and
adjoining counties to tho fact that he has
purchased the foundry, formerly known as
MoGiu'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,
PLOUGH-POINTS,
WATER-WHEELS or all KINDS,
WINDOW. WEIGHTS,
STOVE-CAST1NCS OF ANY PATTERN,
lie is also agent for Henry Jarecki'a
Brass Foundry, at Erie, and can furnish
from that establishment Brass Castings
of any desired pattern on short notice.
Particular attuntisn paid to the wants of
coal operators. Chilled car-wheels, axles
and pulleys furnished and made to order.
Steam-engine boilers repaired in a dura
cand neat manner.
A varied assortment of rubber and lcath
belving kept cuustuntly on hand.
HcexpectB through steady application to
(lusinct-s, to deserve the patronage of all
who may call on him.
TERMS CASH.
BTfFOUNDRY ON MILL STREET,
ST. MARY'S,
Bfnzisoeii P. 0 , Elk County, Pa.
' May 1. lSC8-3uiious.
FOR PRESIDENT OF
THE UNITED STATES
IN 1?C8,
SOME EMINENT MAN
SHOULD BE SELECTED.
FOR THE PLACE TO BUY
STOVES
T I ft! W A R E 9
HOUSE. FURNISHING GOODS,
GO TO B IDG WAY,
GAEI 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.
T 1 N W i E
3
Of tho Latest and Most Approved
Style and Workmanship on hand, and
Mado to Order, (a Speciality mado of
this Branch.) All Goods warranted.
Dealers supplied at tho Very Lowest
f
Prices. Prico List furnished on ap
plication. TOILET SETTS,
SOME BEAUTIFUL DESIGNS 1
SPICE-BOXES,
And all and every novelty in tho Japan
ned Tiawaro Line !
YVire Good;,
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 Single Pieoe 1
FISHING TACKLE,
Rods, Baskets, Flics, Hooks, &o., &c.
JobbiDg in all its branches.
I have the agency for tho Celebrated
Oriental Base Burning Furnace. Tho
best in the world portable or brick set.
If they fail to give satisfaction no pay
will be asked.
ROOFING, Flat or Standing Groove,
Eave Trough, Spouting, and IIouso
work generally.
i&-Orders by mail promptly attend,
ed to, and work guaranteed.
I WILL NOT BE UNDERSOLD !
If your aro going to build a House,
Store, Church or Barn, call before you
Oder your Tin, Copper or Sheet Iron
Work.
Oct. 31 t H?07-ly.
Gillis & eo'js., Coliiiw
JTEW FIRM AND NEW GOODS 1
NEW GOODS!
JUST RECEIVING
AT THE STORE OF
HYDE, GILLIS & CO.
HARDWARE, QUEENS WARE,
CANDIES, NUTS, &c.
DRY GOODS & GROCERIES.
THE BEST AND CHEAPEST.
IN ELK COUNTY.
,4 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 AN SEE US.
Hoods, Nubias, and all ginds of Woolen
Goods at the cheap store of
107 HYDE, GILLIS & CO.
Do you want to purchase a silver watch
American or Foreign r if to. eo to
12'C7 HYDE, GILLIS & CO.
Fresh Oysters constantly on hand at the
store of
12'C7 HYDE, GILLIS & CO.
N'
otions of nil kinds in extensive variety
fit Iha o f ntA n "
iro7
HYDE, GILLIS CO.
A
n extensive assortment ef CLOTniNQ
at the store of
12' (57 HYDE. GILLTS r
B
OOTS, SHOES and GAITERS every
J kind, style and variety at the store of
12'07 HYDE, GILLIS CO.
largo and complete stock of Hardware
and cutlery ut the store of
12'C7 HYDE, GILLIS 4 CO.
TOBACCO The finest brands for smok
ing and chewing, at the etoreof
12 07 HYDE, GILLIS & CO.
"QUEENS WARE an extensive assort.
cJ. meat, at the store of
T2'67 HYDE, GILLIS & CO.
N
ewest Stylos of Balmoral Skirls at the
cheap storo of
12'67 HYDE. GILT.TS rn
Ladies' Drcsa Goods latest and mos
fashionable figures, at the store of
1'07 HYDE, GILLIS & CO.
Hats. Cops and furs, in great variety
and at the lowest price, at the store o
1 07 HYDE, GILLIS 4 CO.
M
ens' woolen and catsiiier SlihU
sensation prices, at the store of
12 07 HYDE, GILLIS & CO.
Undcrshfrts and drawers, cheaper fha
the cheapest, at the Btore of
12 07 HYDE, GILLIS & CO
Oct-Ultt, lb'J7-ly.
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