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PATTON, CAMBRIA CO., PA.,, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 1895.
$10 00 PER VEAR.
VISIT COOK, SALMON D & COWDH
iN'S STORE,
ALTOONA, PA.
LYS FIRgT!
This time with the la rgest |
line of YAY
HOLLID
ever brought to
atton, and still they have
not all arrived yet. We al-
ways strive to get our goods
on exhibition early in the
season so you can have lots of |
time to make selection. It is
always our motto to be first
AND EARLY
fe : : .
in the season. All kinds of.
presents for young and old.
Anything you want from a
Monsey to an Elephant.
And also see
the Baby
ELEPHANT.
Come and
My Stock.
"Drugs © Medicines
Chemicals
‘Stationery Confectionery
Tobacco Snuff
and Smoker's Articles.
Toilet Articles
Holiday Goods Always
Fishing Tackle
Sporting Goods
Base Ball Goods
‘Btrops Mugs Ete.
C. W. HODGKINS,
oh & Boceh Aven, * «* - Patton, Pa. |
When you
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‘Go To Johnstown!
QYHARMAGY
THE CONDITION OF TRADE
As Reported | yy Bradstreet's
Commercial Agency
Y TRADE FAIRLY ACTIVE.
..
Conspicnously So at the South and South-
; west-—-Steadily Increasing.
tion of trade appears to improve in
most departments as the season ad-
moderate. The money market shows
a firmer tone, although the demand is
yet moderate, with commercial paper
quiet. Business paper is quoted «t'
40+ 4! per cent., with coporation loans
at 3(« 3} per cent., and collateral loans
‘at (+4 per cent. The boot and shoe
market is yet quiet, but more sample
orders are being taken. Shoe buyers
“in large numbers are looking over the
market, and good orders will probably
be placed this month.
market is firm, with. a quiet demand.
Hides are dall and lower. . The iron
and steel market is firm, with higher
prices quoted by mill agents. The call
for lumber is fair and the market is
steady. Coal is meeting with a better
i retail call.
"PHILADELPHIA, September 13. There
is very little demand for wool. Dry
. goods jobbers report an active market,
with satisfactory prices. Leather is
. strong, with increased activity in boots |
and shoes. While paper is only mod-
erately active, a rise in the market is
4 ‘ond dam by Geo. M. Patchen, Jr., to’
anticipated in the immediate future.
Glass workers look forward to an un- |
ally b season. Cedar has rece tly | : :
HEU Jy busy i ? a | pedigree is necessary. ‘Major Wolfe's’
PITTSBURG, _ September 13. — Fall | record of 2:14}, was made on the third
trade in practically all lines of dry ' heat of a race on the half-mile track at
+1 i
goods and staples has opened with a god
| more favorable prospect than for the | his speed. The COURIER representa-
i tive had the pleasure of inspecting him
advanced 50 per cent.
| past three years. Prices are low, how-
ever, and collections unsatisfactory.
{The iron and steel market does not
| indicate material change. Prices are |
' more steady and the demand continues
strong.
BUFFALO, September 13.—The move-
ment of general merchandise is quite
| satisfactory, and collections for the
{ past few days have improved. Lake
freights rre advancing, and thereis a
good demand for tonnage. Ore freights |
| from Superior have reached the high-
est point for five years,
CHICAGO, September 13. Trade gen-
| erally is good, and sal¢s of dry goods,
‘| millinery and shoes |have increased, |
i but of clothing they are not as large as
| in the previous week, due largely to
the hot weather. Some new stocks are
being bought, and there are more
orders coming from the south and
| southwest than at any othér time in
2) There is one thing in particu- |
. lar your attention is called to
and that is the Mammoth and |
© Extensive, Furniture Store of |
MER BROS
~~ Largest and Most Re-
. liable Furniture House in
Western Pennsylvania.
. We are the leaders of
Low Prices
J and ot our goods are of the finest
: quality and the prettiest pat-
terns you can find anywhere.
It will pay you to make us
a visit while in the city.
People living in the city will
have their goods delivered
free of charge.
Remember the Place.
a COMER BROS.
vi Johnstown, Pa.
| the history of the trade. There has
‘been some cancellation of orders by
| Nebraska merchants in sections where
the erops have failed to equal expecta-
tions, but such are an exception, as the
advancing ‘tendency of prices has a
| disposition to increase sales over the
| greater part of the country. Light
| hardware showed no improvement, but
|is selling well. The same is also true
| of bar iron and heavy iron goods.
Steel rails are ‘higher, with a good de-
mand. Billets are held at previous
figures. Pig iron buyers are not tak-
are not diposed to sell at less than full
figures. Hides are lower and leather
‘| slow, which creates temporary weak-
ness. - Lumber fairly active and firm.
Produce is rather quiet and steady.
Wool receipts, 299,802 pounds.
LovisviLLE, September 13. — The
{ number of merchants to the city, and
| trade generally is reported very active.
Collections are fair to good.
stock since last week. Dry goods,
| boots and shoes and hardware houses
cellent collections. The produce market
is glutted. Apples and potatoes are
offered freely at 15c. to 20c. per bushel.
MINNEAPOLIS, September 13.—State
fair this week and low railway rates
all jobbers are busy. Shipments are
about the same as last week. Lumber
is active, and flour mills are running
| full, with large orders.
CHARLESTON, September 13.—-Whole-
salers and jobbers report fall trade
‘average for this season. Prospects of
fall trade favorable.
ATLANTA, September 13. Jobber i in
‘dry goods, boots and shoes, hats and
| hardware report an improvement in
| sales and collections over last week.
JACKSONVILLE, September 13.—There
(Cotton is active.
- BosToN, September 10.—The condi- G04 of rain detrimental to wine and
vances, but general operations are yet
The leather.
ing a hold as freely, but furnace men
Kansas CITY, September 13. —There :
has been no chdnge in situation in live
has been conferred on the Cinderella
are enjoying immense orders, with ex-
bring many country merchants, and
collections are better than last week.
NEW ORLEANS, ‘September 13.- Day
goods, clothing, and notions are
lactive. Fair improvement in —
lines: Country orders are increasing.
Sugar quiet; the
growing crop is estimated at 15 to 20
per cent. short of ast year. Rice isin
: brisk demand.
SAN FRaNCIsco, September 13.
Merchandise markets are quiet. Pro-
duce and all grain are weak. Pasttwo
table grapes, also hops and drying
fruits.
- PORTLAND, September 13. -Whole-
sale merchants report country busi-
ness active and city trade fair. Rains
are interfering with hop picking and
threaten darnage to crop, The fall
salmon season opened 10th inst.
. Toroxro, September 13. Trade is
fairly active this week. The business
has been confined chiefly to transac-
tions in warehouses, a large number of
country buyers being in the city. The
outlook is promising.
: A Fine Horse,
‘For the past week the sporting in-
clined people of Patton and vicinity
have been commenting highly on the
fine speciman of horse flesh which ar-
rived in Patton on Tuesday from Ash-
tabula, O., the property of Major J. A.
Wolfe, of the Palmer hoase. The ani- |
mal is known as ‘“Major Wolfe,”” bay
horse, sixteen hands high, sired by
Bourbon Wilkes, first dam Late Rose,
(race record, 2:23} ) by Happy Medium,
{sire of Nancy Hanks 2:04 }, and nearly |
100 more with standard records. Sec-
the student of fine trotting horse
blood lines. No further extension of
Allentown, Pa., and is no measure of
in his stall since his arrival in Patton
and is free to say that he has never
seen anything of the equine family to
surpass this noble son of his illus-
trious sire in the way of individaality,
fine disposition and all the points
which go into the make-up of the
world renowned American trotter, and
light harness horse. He is entered at
the Carrolltown fair on September
24th and 27th where he will enter the
free-for-all and the horse that beats
him will know that he has been to a
horse race.
© Death of Forest Pennington,
Forest Edgar Brown, little son of
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Pennington, died
at the home of his parents on Fifth
avenue, Patton, Wednesday, Septem-
but that more will follow as we have
‘every advantage obtainable anywhere
ber 11th, aged 4 years and 3 months.
He was a sufferer for months, being
afflicted with a cancer which grew in
his left eye, but his suffering is now
over, and he has gone to live with the.
Savior who said, ‘Suffer the little
children to come unto me.” Forest
was a bright little boy and will be
missed in the home. The funeral oc-
curred on Friday afternoon at 2
o'clock, the services being conducted
ents by Rev. Chas. W. Wasson, pastor
of the Methodist Episcopal church, |
after which he was laid to rest in the
. Protestant cemetery at Hastings.
Returned to Sweden.
Lawrence Anderson, of Patton, who
‘is a native of Gottenburg, Sweden, and |
who has been in America about fifteen
years, left on Monday for the scene of
‘his boyhood days. He sailed from
New York for South Hampton, Eng.,
on the steamer, City of Faris, on Wed-
meeting of the Grand Army of the | nesday. He was called to his home on
J Bepubjic this week brought a. large, ier snd will resiain there aboat
account of the serious illness of his
one year when he will again return to
' this country.
Award.
The highest award of public opinion
Range. It is guaranteed to bake and
roast. Sold by A. M. Thomas.
Tune:—+0ld Oaken Bucket.”
How dear to our heart is
Cash on subscription,
When the generous subscriber
. Presents it to view.
Bat the man that don’t pay —
We refrain from description,
For perhaps, gentle reader,
That man might be you, pe
—EX.
(CASH is the Chorus.
TH the People of Patton and Vicinity.
The undersigned having moved to
Patton for the purpose of engaging in
the photographic business wishes to
| opening up. Collections about the
state that he is now prepared to do,
anything in his line with promptness,
-and will endeavor to give satisfaction
to all who may favor him with their
orders, and having had nearly twenty
years experience in the business, feels
' safe in guaranteeing good work. You
will ind me at the gallery building
. ately did not.
at the home of the grief stricken par- ye -
LOCAL mM GENERAL NEWS -
Gleaned Here and There by
“the “Courier” Repo: ter.
‘NEW HANDL E FACTORY
Ww ill Boon be Ready to Ship Product— Other
Important News Items,
Some time ago the COURIER made
mention of a new industry which
was about to be started in Patton that
would employ about ten men. It was
the handle factory of B. F. Wise
near the iron bridge on East Magee
avenue. Since that time the machinery
has all been placed and the works are
about ready for operation, and Patton
can now boast of one more industry
which will add to the fature advance
ment and welfare of our town.
Mr. Wise, the pleasant proprietor of
the plant, invited the COURIER repre-
sentative down to his works one day
last week to look: at the new, but old
appearing machinery which will tam
out the many different kinds of handles.
Attention was first called to the split-.
ting machine, where the blocks of hard
wood, principally hickory and ash, are
: split into diferent sizes in thickness.
Then a splitting machine for shaping
the handle. Then to a machine known
as a cut-off where it is cut to its proper
length. At the left of this machine
are two large lathes which tarns or
forms the pieces of wood into handles.
A sand belt machine is the next in
view. This machine finishes the
- handles by polishing, when they are
. completed and mady for shipment.
The capacity of the output when in
full operation will be about 1,000
handles per day, and - Mr. Wise states
that he expects to run very steady
after it is put in perfect running order.
The cost: of the plant is over $2,500.
The wood principally used, as stated
above, is hickory and ash which is
found in abundance in the woods sur-
rounding Patton, and is easily con-
veyed to the mill in summer or winter.
The blocks which: are thirty-six inches
in length will be converted into axe,
pick, sledge, hammer and hatchet
handles and wood rolfers for mining [4
purposes.
In addition to Mr. Wise’s handle
factory is a large saw and planing mill
with all the lates: improvements which
gives employment to a number of
hands when in operation. The citi-
zetis of Patton truly appreciate a new
industry in their town and welcome
this one with much gratitude and trust
that more will locate here in the early
future, and there ji» not the least doubt
and good inducements are offered to
the parties who raean business.
A Peculiar Accident.
On Sunday evening Oscar, the nine-
year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. P. J.
: Hartzog;, of West Beech avenue, met
with a peculiar accident which might
have proved very serious, but fortun-
The little fellow wus
running back ard forth through the.
house playing with his brothers and
held in his mouth a long button hook.
Suddenly he came in contact with one
of the children and the hook was
pushed back into his throat penetrat-
ing his tonsils" which caused much
agony. After unsuccessful efforts by
his parents to release their son by
pulling it out he was taken to Dr.
Weida who after considerable difi-
‘culty succeeded in removing it. - The
boy now nurses & very sore throat as
the result of his playfullness.
Mining Facilities Enlargest. .
John Ascroft, superintendent of the
Patton Coal company, informed the
writer that that company has decided
to enlarge their shipping facilities at
the Flannigan Run mine and that work
had commenced on the erection of a
big new tipple in addition to the one
already there and that about 800 feet
additional side track will be laid at
once, which will give more room for
empty cars for loading purposes.
. With these improvements the Flanni-
gan Ran mine’s output will be much
increased, at least the future outlook
points in that direction.
To Be Kept Warm,
The station at Loretto Roads, on the
Cambria and Clearfleld division of
the Pennsylvania railroad, is being
enclosed ard this winter a stove will
{ be placed therein and the same kept
heated. Formerly the depot was open
:on the east side and persons waiting
on trains were put to a great deal of
inconvenience. The improvement is
a good one and was s much needed.
Before leaving your grder for a
| spring suit of clothes call on Lerch, the |
_intéresting, by T. L. Parrish and M.
: and Highland Granges.
.one of the Jleptuirere of New York
POMONA GRANGE.
Their Next Regular Mee ting Will Be Held
: at Loretto, Pa.
Through the kindness of ‘Seretary
(leo. W. Garrett the following an-
nouncement was prepared and sent to
the COURIER for publication:
Cambria County Pomona Grange
Mo. 51, Patrons of Husbandry, will
‘hold their next regular meeting at
Loretto Friday, September 27, begin-
‘ning at 9 a. m. After disposing of the |
regular business of the order the fol-
lowing program will be taken up: .
Select reading by Mrs. C. A. Wills. |
Reports of Subordinate G ranges will
then be heard.
Does the use of Commercial Forti-
lizers pay?, by Hon. J. J. Thomas.
* Recitation by F. H. Foster, W. M. of
Van Ormer Grange.
Afternoon Session,
Recitation by Miss Mary R. Di-
mond. :
Report of secretary of P. of H. Fire
[asurance company.
Select reading by M. 8. Carroll.
How to make Subordinate Granges
F,/ Kearney.
‘Recitation by Miss Emma Thomas.
. The night session will open at 7:30
with songs by nuartetts of Concord
Recitation by Miss Minnie Kratzer.
An address on Temperance by Rev.
Ferdinand Kittel.
Lecture by Mrs. Carrie E. S. Twing,
State Grange.
The 5th degree will be conferred at |
4pm Proceedings to be interspersed |
with songs and music. Night session |
will be public. = All are cordially in-
vited to attend.
Will Soon Be Ready.
Work is being steadily pushed on the |
rope haulage system at the Magee &
Lingle colliery. The boilers, two big
engines and drum are put in their!
places and the work of placing the
many different pullies, and other ne-
cessary appliances is moving along
rapidly. The system at this mine,
when completed, will equal if not
excell that of any other mine in Cam-
bria county, not only in modem con-
venience, but in its speedy output.
The parties interested in the mining
tasiness in Patton are certainly enter-
prising and are bound to keep apace
with the rapidly advancing times.
A Pleasant Ne wapaper Man.
last week the COURIER representative
had the pleasure of meeting F. W.
Clark, editor of the Morrellville Times,
which is published in that city and also
shown through the Times plant which
is located on Market street. Mr.
Clark is a pleasant man to meet with, |
He has got a first-class printing estab-
lishment and publishes a neatly printed |
.end newsy journal.
- The Cherrytree Record Again. :
The Cherrytree Record has again.
come to light after a short suspension,
and this time Jos. Farabaugh, of Car-
rolitown, is the editor and proprietor. |
It presents a very spicy appearance |
and the CoURIER hopes that it will |
always prosper, and in order to do so it
raust receive the hearty support of
the town and surrounding eountry.
When you get) a good thing help it
along.
Terribly scalded.
One day last week the four-year-old
son of Steve Novick, of Mcintyre |
avenue, met with quite a serious acci- |
dent by upsetting a boiler of hot wash |
water over itself. The little fellow
suffered intense pain for several days | while e ing is new;
‘but is out of danger at present. Both
his lower limbs were terribly scalded. |
‘Dr. Worrell, who was sammoned, al-
leviated the unfortunate boy's suf-
-ferings.
vl Will Buy Goods.
Miss Alice A. Ashcroft, the milliner, |
will leave on Saturday for the eastern
cities where she will purchase her fall
millinery. Her store will be closed.
until her return. Don’t fail to see the!
new line when it arrives. Prices
moderate. :
School Enrollment Increasing:
In last week's issue the COURIER
stated that 226 scholars were enrolled
at the public schools. Since th#t time |
. 49 more have been enrolled at the
sat of learning which makes a total of
275 scholars.
Don’t Miss It.
When you visit the Carrolltown fair |
don't fail to see the fine display of
millinery by Miss H. M. Sharbaugh; |
then visit her store in the J. W. Shar-
baugh building. . All the latest milli-|
nery novelties at prices to suit all.
: For Sale or Rent,
One pool and one billiard table, in|
room centrally located in Patton. Ad-
ne- |.
Arrange ments Po rfoctod,
On Thursday of last week un meeting
| of the projectors of the ‘proposed clay
‘works of Patton was held at the office
of the Chest Creek Land & Improve-
‘ment company and the praliminary
arrangements were perfected. A de-
tailed account of the proceedings will
be given in the next issue of the Cou-
RIER ag another meeting will be held
the latter part of this week.
Received His Sentenee,
Christ Block, of Dumlo, Pa., the
slayer of William A. Strayer, of Al-
toona, and who was tried before a jury
last week and found guilty of man-
slaughter, was on Thursday sentenced
i by the court to pay a fine of $500, the
| costs of prosecution and undergo an
imprisonment in the Westen Peni-
tentiary in Allegheny county in soli-
tary confinement at hard labor for a
term of four years.
This is ea :
Particular attention is called to the
advertisement of Geo. F. Streit, the
largest and most extensive shoe dealer
in Altoona, on the last page of the
Courier. If you go into his store to
buy your shoes and make it known
: that you are from Cambria county and
saw hig “ad” in this paper, you will
gain something worth having. Make
: his place your heafiquasters ‘when- in
Altoona.
~All kinds of writing tablets at Mel-
lon’s.
GABLE & CO.
Altoona, | Pa.
OUR YEARLY
* HAREST HOME
The gatinring is over. The pro-
ducts of months of skillful PE
are carefully garnered, and ready for
the thousands of customers. How hard
we worked--how far we searched--
how we will choose you can only judge
by seeing the wealth of good things we
are prepared ta show you.
| Long Counters and Beautiful
During a visit to Johnstown one day |
- Dhsplay of
Dress Goods.
All the prettiest and new-
est styles we could find: =—255
712¢, s0¢, 6gc, 73¢c, S7lhC,
I up to $2 per yard. Samples
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sent at any time free.
Our fall opening of
(Coats and Capes 3
began on September Tth. ‘Eoarly as it :
is we have sold hundreds of handsome
‘garments. We have by long odds'the
largest stock of Ladies’ Coats and
' Capes ever shown in Central Penna.
250 styles of Ladies Coats. i
150 ae FEY te : Capes.
‘op “ Children’s
showing if you can. There are many
| reasons why you should come te A ;
| toona to do our Fall - HOW,
g
' and before the best are talcen.
f ree.
Hundreds of styles of beautifal
. LACE CURTAINS
49¢, 59¢, Tc, $1, 5, 9.0 ts HR
-& pair.
Blankets and Comithts |
| in endless variety. 8c, 75e, on » :
' what you want to pay. :
Neiw Fall Calicoes. 03
Table Linens. d Ct
nderwear an En
Every possible need ny Goo 5
Come to
"ALTOONA
| but don’t hesitate to i
for samples and :
ORDER DEP TMENT
you as well as if
person, and A tay will be
| when
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We want you to see this splendid J
But send for our Catalogue
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