1 She tflh gldioi;;itc, A WEEKLY NEWSPAPER, Cevotcd to tho Iutcrcjts of the People of Elk Co is itiimsiikii BVi:nr satiiihav, 3JY .IOIIN F- MOOltK, Office in the Cmirl Iiiiise. TfcRMH One Diillnr and Fifty Cents per annum, invariably in mlvauit.. No dcvin lion from thoe tcrnn. Hntca of Advertising. Trunnion! Advcitiseiiicnieiils . pprsnj.ire if 1(1 lines or loss. !i times or less $2 (1(1 For each euliteitmt insertion '2't Administrators' nml Ex'rs miticcs... 2 fit) Auditors' notice 2 M) Dissolution". Caution nnd Ertroys... 2 (10 1. ncal nml ( Mutuary notices jiet Hue.. 15 Professional cnrils, 1 year 5 00 V K A n 1 . V A P V K H T I S K M K N T S . 1 BHtinve S 7(1(1!) column $20 00 !2 squares 12 0(1' column US (10 !f squares 1'iOOjl column (i(i 00 The nliovc rates will bo strictly adhered to in nil advertising from lliis date. lll.AHKK. Single quire ?2 .r0(i quires "pi qr..$l 73 H quires ) qr... 2 60lOvcrC, qr.. 1 00 11 a sun ILLS, j! sheet. 2norlcss20(ljJlheet, 25 or less 5 00 sheet, 2.riorless:!0oji sheet, 21 or less!) 00 .Nov. 2K, 1807. JOHN F MOORE, Editor nnd Proprietor. COUNTY OFFICERS. President Judge It. O. White. Adilitiouul Lav Judge II. W. "Williams. Associato Judges E. C. Schultzc, Jesse Kylcr. District Attorney J. K. I. Hall. Sheriff James A. Malorte. Protbonotnry, &o. U. A. Rathbun. Treasurer Claudius V. Gillis. Co. Superintendent Jame9 Blakely. Commissioners II. Warner, J. W. Taylor, Louis YollniT. Auditors Clark Wilcox, Byron J. Jones, Jacnb MeCaulcy. County Surveyor Geo. Walmslcy. TIME CF HOLDING COURT. Second Monday in January, Last Monday in April. First Monday in August. First Monday in November. j i'.o" JAMES McCEOSKEY, AVouM resieetfully inform the citizens of tho surrounding community that lie still keeps on hand n pood supply of such arti. cits as nre generally kept in a country gro cery store, including TEAS, FLOUIv, SUG ARS, TOBACCOES, SUGARS, WHISKEY which he flatters himself lie can sell ns cheap as they can be bought anywhere in the ccunty. 1 have lately erected a first-class shingle mill, which is now in operation. It is an attested that I he shingles which were mnde in this mill and sold in ViUiamsport, are n first-class article, the lumber of which they are made being a first-class article. 1 desire to introduce those shingle to the notice of builders, who will consult their own interest by giving niea call. May iJd, 'CO. tf 1 TC11 ! nun : ! ITCH : ! ! SCRATCA ! SCRATCH ! ! SCRATCH ! ! ! in from 10 to IS hours. Wicatoti'a Ointment cures The Itch. AVlionton'u Ointment cures Suit ltheum. V.'Ue.itou's Ointment cures Tetter. TYheatou's Ointment cures llarhers' Itch. M hem uii's Ointment cures Old Sore?. Whcaton's Ointment cures Every kind, of Humor like Magic, l'riec, AO cent 8 n bok ; bv mail, CO cents Address WEEKS ii POTTER, No. 170 Verhington Street, Boston, Mass. For sale by 1! druggists. Sept. 17'07 ly. J. s. P.OE DWELL, M. n. ECLECTIC i It s I CI.l Ji'. he word eclectic m ans to chneso or select medicines luni all tho different schools of medicine ; using remedies that nre safe, nnd discarding from practico all medicines that have au iiupurious effect on the system, such as mercury, antimony, lend, copper, &o. I lay aside tho lance the old blood letter, rciuccr or deplcier, nnd equalize the circulation and restore the syetem to its natural state by alteratives and tonics. I shall hereafter give particular attention to chronio diseases, such as Rheumatism, Dyspepsia, Liver complaint, Catarrh, Neu. rulgi-i, diseases of the throat, urinary or gans, and all diseases peculiar to females, Aic. CATARRH I treat with anew instrument of a late invention, which cures every case. TEETH extracted without pain. Office and residence south of the jail on Outre St. Office hours from 7 to 8 a. m ; 12 to 1 p. m ; C to 7 p. in. Dec. 2:J'07. -ly. J. S. I10RDWELL. TT7 HEELER & WILSON'S SEW yV IXO MACHINES. The under signed having been appointed Sole Agent for (he sale of Wheeler & Wilson's Sewing Machines for Elk county. He keeps an assortment constantly hand. Machines soid nt Philadelphia nnd New Yor prices. Any parties desirous of obtaining them can address J. K. Wll 1TMOKE March Ot-'CG-ly. nt Rjdpway, Pa. TOHACCO ANTIDOTE. ' "T7" It R A N TED to remove all desire for y Tobacco. This great remedy is nn excellent appetizer. It purities the blood, invigorates the system, possesses great nourishing nnd 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. Trice, Fifty Cents, cost free. A Ireatjso on (lie injurious ef fects of ToImcco, willi lists of references, l:stiiuoiiinls, lie, bout free. Agents waul ed. Address Dr. T. R. AD HOT. Jersey tit; , New Jersey. Auj;. I"-tU l- iilisilNS3 jQil'iOlol'll. IOMN (!. II ALL, Attorney nt lnw, liidg wny, Klli county Pa. mnr-22'00 ly TA L'ltlE J. it LA K KLV A(toniey"iTtl:iwl j nnd U, 8. Commissioner, liidgwny Elk county, Pa. fmar.22't;01y. HENIIV SOUTHER, Attorney-nt-Law, liidgwny, Pa. (fel)2!l'CH) 4 LP INK IIOU5E, St. Mary's Pa., Ilor. 2 ni-in Kretji, Proprietor. rugO'GO DR. W. JAMES P.LAKELY Physician and Surgeon, St. Mary's, Elk county niar-22'(i0 ly. DR. W. W. SHAW Prnctices Medicine and Surgery, Ccntrcville, Elk county !'' mar-22T,01y. IXKCUTIOX.?, SUMMON.?, SUl!Pa2, nas, Warrnnls, &c, on hand and for sale at this olhce. c II. VOLK, Manufacturer nnd Dealer ! T 1 . in imtr ieer. opposite inc iiailroad Depot, St. Mary's, Elk county Va. BR. W. B. HARTMAN, St. Mary's, Elk county, Pa. Late of the Army of the mac. Particular attention given to all cases of surgical nature. mar-22'66-ly. GROVE 0. MESSENGER, Druggist nnd Dealer in Drugs nnd Chemicals, Paints, Oils nnd Varnish. Perfumery Toil, ct articles nnd Stationary, Ridgwny, Elk county Pa. mar-22'GG-ly. JOIS 0. 1IAM, .IAS. K. V. HALL HALL & I mo. Attorneys - at - Eaw1 ST. MARY'S: BENZINGER P. 0. ELK COUNTY, TA. September 20, 18GG. ly. TS. Rnrdwcll, M. D. Eclectic Physician . OIHcc nnd 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. ; nnd 6 to ' T. M. Mar. 22, 00-tf. npiIAYEtt HOUSE, X RTDOWAY, PA. DAVID THAYER, Proprietor. The undersigned having fitted up a largo and commodious hotel on the southwest corner of Centre and Mill streets, with good and convenient stabling attached, respect fully solicits the patronage of his old friends nnd the p-iHic generally. decl3 00 ly DAVID THAYER. S. SHORT, JOHN 0. HALL, LOUIS VOLLMER, JAS. K. P. HALL. BANKING-HOUSE OF ghort, ialt & kl.llary's, Bcnzlneer P. O. Elk County, Texxa HYDE HOUSE, Ridgway, Elk Co., Pa. 31. V. JIoore, 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 same. Oct 24 18(1(5. 17HANKEIN HOUSE, ST. Maui's. Pa. LARGE Y & M ALONE, Pitora's. The proprietors respectfully ask the atten tion of their friends and the public in gen eral to their largo and commodious hotel. Every attention paid to the convenience of guofts- H. LARGEY, ninyf.0-18G8.1y J. A. niALOSE. IT XCHANGE HOTEL, "" Ji RIDGWAY, PA. J. HALEY Proprietor. This hotel is pleasantly ssituwtcd on the banks of the Clarion River and Elk Creek, at the lower end of the village, Mr. Hcaly will spare no pains for the convcnio.ee of his guests, 7einvitosone and all to give him a call and h-y his houso. Sept, 17th'u7-ly. (10AL, COKE AND FIRE-CLAY ! J All of superior quality, for Bale by the Tannerdale Coal Company, St. Slary's, Elk County, Pa. !0i'dcrs by mail promptly ittcnd. cd to. scptlG 13-tf H S. LELNAP& CO., BLACKSAHTHING. Having completed our new establishment, and located therein, we still hope by con. stnnt attention to business, and turning out first-class work, to merit a continuance of she patroaagc heretofore so generously be ttowed. Call at our new shop, at tho east ern end of Mnin Street, Ridgway, Pa. Particular attention given to tho shoeing of horses. All we'ask is a fair trial. May 17'CC-ly. 1LACKSMITH'S CARPENTER'S AND I 1 ioincr's tools for sale ' cheaper than the cheapest" at the St. Mary's Hardware Store tnoT28'67.1 HMIK OLDEST BITTERS IN USE 1 IN AMERICA J II. & I3'S OLD DOMINION STOMACH BITTERS !! O. B. A. G. HAVING EEEN 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 snro remedy for Jaundice, Chron. io DiarrihoJa and Debility resulting from any cause whatever. By it, tho appetite is strengthened, and a healthy tone nnd vigor imparted to tho whole system. Quan tities of testimonials, nnd certificates have been sent us, all speaking in commenda tion of the beneficial effects of our Bitters, and wo have no hesitancy in asserting that if they are once employed, their use will be reoommeuded by every purchaser. They nre dlicap, available, safe and suro, l.eiim-tomposi-d of ingredients pure and harmless! lry lliciii and be convinced of their virtues For salo l,y nll.Uo principal Druggists and Mci chants. M Do not fa 1 to examino well tho article you buy in order to get the geuuino. Seo trudo mnrk. HAYNKS & HOVER, Sule Proprietors Mauuiucium J tuuyl oui. Erie, f'a. 'JM1H CHEAPEST GOODS IN THE COUNTRY Aro Sold hy W HIS n It OTHER Successors to Geo. Wcis.l DEALERS in fol-eip JinO 3)oh)ciie Sty GooD?, St. Mary's, Elk County, Ta. QALL AND EXAMINE OUR IMMENSE STOCK OF BOOTS AND SHOES Wo have no hesitation in saying that in this department of our establishment, wc can give bargains to our customers with which they cannot fail to bo satis fied. We buy our stock direct from the JIanufacturcr, Richardsons Cclo. brated Boot & Shoo Manufactory, Elmi ra, New York. Wo warrant all goods in this lino sold from our establish mcnt. JJEAVY & SHELF HARDWARE. WE ARE PREPARED TO OFFER To our customers in this line bargains which cannot be undersold in Elk coun ty. Onr stack is large, well selected, and is especially adapted to the wants of tho community. JADIES' DRY & FANCY GOODS. An Unequalled Assortment 1 Muslins, Silks, Calicoes, Satins, Delaines. 3Ioir Antiques, Chintzes, While Goods Cloths, Flannels, I3ere:res. Laces, Corsets, In fact wc have everything connected with Ladies' Wear. Wo are determin ed to sell lower, clicajicr and BETTER Goods thau any other Gria iu the coun ty. Give us a call, we'll prove it. jy-ARK WELL WHAT AVE SAY. We Sell the Best, therefore THE CHEAPEST CLOTHiNG Sold in Elk County. Our Stock of tyitl ii)0 Soils' il))h)il' qi)D cHJirU (35 1 0 it It i d IS IMMENSE, And wo confidently flatter ourselves that better Clothing oannot be found ANYWHERE. Persons, before purchasing elsewhere would do well to glvo us a call. B&,No trouble to show our Goods. QROCERIES, NOTIONS, 4e., &o. In Endless Varicij, and CHEAPER tliim trie CHEAPEST! At the Store of In St. Mary's, Elk County, Pa. piPES, TOBACCO E3 D SEGARS We have now on hand AN EXCELLENT ASSORTMENT, Which will bo soid at a YE RY SLIGHT AD VANCE On cost und carrlaye. IgfOur Store is in the new St'onr Builtliwj on Main Strut. July 11, 1SC7-U'. r vi i iifVK'.in!!!.' "TVTEW HARDWARE STORK! -LI The subscribers have just opened in ST. MARY'S A new and Complete Stock of Heavy & Shelf HARDWARE 2 1 And will keep constantly on hand a great variety of CO OK AND HEA TING S TO VES Bar Iron, Steel Anvils, Bellow, Naih, Horse Sltoes, Sriirjs, Build, int Hardware, Saw and Files of Every Description J GUNS, PISTOLS AND CARTRIDGES, Cutlery, Plated Ware and Houso Furnishing Goods. All kinds of Mechan ics' Tools ! TINWARE Of every description, which will be sold at tho LOWEST CASH TRICES. They have also the exclusive ngcncyinSt Mary's for the IMPROVED ORIENTAL BASE.BURNING COAL STOVES AND PARLOR FURNACES ! Which have received Four First Class Pre miums nt the New York State nnd oth. cr Fairs ; Also, tho Great Silver Medal at tho Fair of the Am erican Institute, held in New York City, 1805. They are Perpetual Burners, only one fire being required to . bo made Quring the season. M. BEECIIER. Jn. WM. II. COPELAND. cov28'C7 ly PATRONIZE HOME INSTITUTIONS. FLOUR, FEED AND GRAIN. riHE subset ibcrs having completed their I New Grist Mill in Ridgwny nre now prepared to furnish the people of the sur rounding country with Flour of the Best Quality, and of their own manufacture, nt the lowest market rates. Tho aitention of lumbermen and others is called to our Incilitics for furnishing them with FEED OF ALL KINDS, cheaper than it can be bought any other place in tho county. JESaSfCAsit Paid for GnAiN-B. J. S. HYDE. J. V. HOUR. J. K. WH1TMORF. November 7, 18G7tf LOOK HERE I WATCHES, JEWELRY & SILVERWARE. C11IARLES HOLES, Practical Watchma- her, Jeweler and Engraver, Ridgway, Elk county, Pa. Tho subscriber begs leave to aunounco to the citizens of Ridg wny nnd vicinity that he is prepnred to do nil work in his line on chort notice and at reasonable rates in tho very best manner. Shop in H. S. Bcluap's Store. Special atten tion paid to engraving. Ho has also on hand a large assortment of Clocks, Watches, Jewelry sud Silverware which he offers for sale on reasonable terms. Give him a call. nov7'G"tf. GUNS, PISTOLS, RIFLES, KNIVES, pocket and table cutlery, of the best quality and most approved patterns, very cheap at the Hardware Store on Biberger's old corner in St. Mary's. FOUNDRY k MACHINE SHOP IN ST. MARY'S. T" OUIS II. GARNER begs leave to call the attcution of the citizens of Elk and adjoining counties to tho fact that ho has purchased the foundry, formerly known as McGill's Foundry, and that he has refitted the establishment with new nnd improved machinery, which will ennblo 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 of all KINDS, WIN DOW-WEIGHTS, STOVE-CASTINGS OF ANY PATTERN, He is also agent for Henry Jarucki's BraBS Foundry, at Erie, and can furnish from that establishment Brass Castings of any desired pattern on short notioo. Particular nttcntbu paid to the wants of coal operators. Chilled car-wheels, axles and pulleys furnished and mado to order. Steam-engine boilers repaired in a dura C unit neni manner. A varied assort inent of rubber and leath- bel.ing kept const imlly on hand. lie expects through steady application to wisiuess, to deserve tho patruaago of all who may call on him. TERMS-CASH. Jiek-FOUNDKY ON MILL STREET, ST. MARY'S, Eknzimikr P. O , Elk County, Pa. May 1, lfcOtvCiwouc. FOR PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES IN 1SC8, SOME EMINENT MAN SHOULD BE SELECTED. FOR THE TLACE TO BUY STOVES ft HOUSE. FURNISHING GOODS, GO TO RIDGWAY, CALL ON S H VICE, MAKE KNOWN YOUR WANTS, And you will bo supplied, and well satisfied with tho call. STOVES, Of all Desirable Kinds, always on hand, TIMW Of tho Latest nnd Most Approved Stylo and Workmanship on hand, and Mado to Order, (a Speciality inado of this Branch.) All Goods warranted. Dealers supplied at the Very Lowest Prices. Trico List furnished on ap plication. TOILET SETTS, SOME BEAUTIFUL DESIGNS ! SPICE-BOXES, And all and every novelty in tho Japan ned Tiawt.ro Line I ire Goods, Toys, French Tinned Ware, English Hammered Ware, Scotch and Yankco Bowls, Sad Irons, Coal Hods, Japanned, Galvanized And Fancy. Iron Hollow Waro by the Sett or Sinlo riccc ! FISHING TACKLE, Rods, Baskets, Flics, Hooks, Ac., &c. Jobbing in all its branches. I have the agency fot the Celebrated Oriental Base Burning Furnace. The best in tho world portablo or brick set. If they fail to givo satisfaction no pay will bo asked. ROOFING, Flutor Standing Groove, Eavo Trough, Spouting( and House work generally. JteTOrdcrs by mail promptly attend ed to, and work guaranteed. I WILL NOT BE UNDERSOLD ! H I? E n If your are going to build a House, Store, Church or Burn, call before you Oder your Tiu, Copper or Sheet Irou Work. Oct. a l.-t lcGT-ly. JftfJe, Gillis & Go'?., Colqlw. EW FIRM AND NE W GOODS I NEW GOODS 1 JUST RECEIVING! AT THE STORE OF HYDE, GILLIS & CO. HARDWARE, QUEENSWARE, CANDI ES, NUTS, &c. 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 THIS SECTION. WE ARE CONSTANTLY ADDING TO OUR STOCK i COME ANI SEE US. Hoods, Nubias, and all Kinds of Woolen Goods nt tho cheap store of 12 07 HI DE, GILLIS & CO. D o you want to pnrchase silver watch American or Foreicn ? if so. n-n 12 07 HYDE, GILLIS iCO. T?resh Oysters constantly on hand at tho X1 storo of 12 07 HYDE, GILLIS & CO. N S-otions of nil kinds in extensive variety at the store of 11'07 HYDE. GILLIS rn A n extensive assortment ef CLOTniNQ nt the store of 12'07 HYDE. C.ILI.TS m. m B iOOTS, SHOES nnd GAITERS every I kind, stylo and variety nt the sin nr 12 07 Ili'DE, GILLIS a CO. A large nnd completo slock of Hardware and cutlery at the storo nf 12 07 HYDE. G1LL1HA f.O rpORACCO The finest brands for smok J ing and chewing, nl the store of 12 07 HYDE, GILLIS & CO, QUEENS WARE an extensive assort mcnt, at the store of 12 07 HYDE, GILLIS & CO. fewest Styles of Italmoral Skirts at the 1 cheap store of 12'07 HYDE. GILT.IS A en radios' Dress Goods latest and mos j fashionable figures, nt the store of 12 07 HYDE, GILLIS & CO. IT als, Caps and furs, in great variety and ut the lowest nrice. m iI,ua,-.. 12;07 HYDE, GILLIS & CO. M eus' woolen and eassinor Shirts sensation ririees. at the store of 12 07 HYDE, GILLIS ii CO. Undershirts and drawers, cheaper Ihn Iho cheapest, nt the store of 12'07 HYDE, GILLIS & CO Oct Cist, 1SG7-Iy. I I
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