f—S—-— Cr BANNS AIS ST aso UmBTITIGITI TUS RLBESHRRERTSS 3 ENSUE SENGRENSE STTe 85 (for ‘tion de Wffey pbell gent , 360 , gt. way, Ni- Oil rains reek -For Mt, and with rren, 1s0n- nter- XSU- Syk- -For mon, and tun, Iston from Dm Ridg- and ford, with Lock adel- nile, tt, N,'Y.. tick- arge ctors tions for ices Special Barnesboro Edition. THE PATTON COURIER. x VOL. IV.—NO. 43. VISIT L. W. COOK, FREE To the BOYS AND GIF Any boy and any girl bringing the largest number of Cash Register Slips to my drug store on EW YEARS DAY, 1898, will be presented with a handsome present. >» The boy will be presented with a bran new $10 Graphaphone. The girl will be presented with a 310 DOLL. Now boys and girls get a hustle on and see who will re- ceive the reward. pc==Call and ask for par- ticulars. (. W. Hodgkins, Patton Pharmacy. Headquarters for Drugs, Medicines, Chemicals, Stationery, Confectionery, Cigars 8 Tobacco. The largest, finest and best line of Heating Stoves, Cook Stoves and Ranges at J. E. KIRK HARDWARE CO.’S An Air-Tight Parlor Stove, single or double Heater; will burn any kind of coal; will keep fire 24 hours. Durable, cleanly and economical. Seven or eight other styles of heat- ers, about 55 all told. A good assortment. They are going Please call and examine soon. LAMPS for the long winter evenings, all styles. And don’t forget the small things in Hardware, Tinware, Etc. n A few words about FURNITURE Three things we observe in the furni- ture department First— PRICE Second—QUALITY Third—ASSORTMENT Enter more largely into the act of buying than anything else. If the price is right, the quality good, assort- ment complete, buying is easy. That is what makes furniture buying easy at our store. I’ve got the stock, the price, the quality, and can suit the wants of all in furniture. Parlor Suits, Dining Room Sets and Chamber Suits. An elegant line of best goods at various rices and the latest thing in style and Seigu. Center Tables, Odd Beds and Rocking Chairs a. full line, Couches, Curtain Poles, Easels and Hall Trees. I carry a large stock of Carpets and Floor and Table Oil Cloth. J. E. KIRK HARDWARE CO. HISTORY OF BARNESBORO. Its Claims as an Industrial and Commercial Cenire. GENERAL REVIEW Of Its Leading Enterprises, Institutions and Business Men.—A Prominent Bitu- minous Coal Town. CAMBRIA COUNTY. Cambria county was formed by an Act of Assembly passed the 26th day of March, 1804. It is thrity-five (35) miles in length, and twenty-one (21) miles in breadth, and embraces an area of six hundred and seventy (670) square miles. It was formed from territory taken from Huntingdon and Somerset counties. March 29th, 1805, an Act of Assembly made Ebensburg the county seat, but until January 26th, 1807, it was considered a county only pro- visionally, and treated as a part of Somerset county. Cambria county is a county of rather high elevations, con- taining within its boundaries both the Allegheny Mountains and Laurel Hill. It contains no very large streams, but is well watered. Waters from Cambria county flow both into the Atlantic and into the Gulf of Mexico, and the West Branch of the Susquehanna has its be- ginning in a spring about one mile south of Carrolltown. Cambria county is not especially adapted for agri- | | | | | i | PATTON, CAMBRIA CO., PA, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 1897. Successor to COOK, SALMOND & COWDEN, and operated by Lambirth, Scott & Co., known as Delta Mine. Other colleries were soon in force of operation, the proprietors forming themselves into companies known respectively as The Knight & Co., operating the Alpha colliery; Cymbria Coal Mining Co.; Sterling Coal Co. No. 11 and 13; The West Branch Coal Co. No. 1 and Empire No. 2; Allport Coal Co., Nos. 1and 3, the other being at. Spangler; Tucker and Barnes, Lancashier Nos. 4, 5, 6 and 7, and Juniatta Coal Co. Thusit is seen that the entire mining industry is operated and controlled by individuals whose unbroken record of prosperity illustrates its advantage to the mone- tary interests of the public. THOMAS BARNES. Every country has its men of force and usefulness and it is to one oi such that the people are indebted for very much of the developments that have been made in this section. Mr. Barnes is a man of industry, perseverance and resolute will. His industry and perse- verance have been awarded to such an extent that he has become one of the largest coal operators in this section. He is also the honored president of the Moshannon Bank of Philpsburg, Pa., and his conservative principles, finan- cial and executive ability have won for | him the respect and esteem in which he | is held by all who know him. PHILIP BENDER. | The well equipped and conducted general store of which Mr. Philip | Bender is the proprietor is worth com- | limentary notice in our review. Mr. | ender established his store at Barnes- | boro upwards of two years ago and the | large and flourishing trade he has since | that time acquired is the staunchest | proof of its popularity. His stock | embraces a full and complete stock of | everything kept in a store of its kind | arranged in a pleasing display through- out the commodious interior. | Every | cultural purposes, but a large portion | jj qycement and advantage is extended | of the county produces excellent |to the many patrons of this genial and crops. Coal may be said to underly ! enterprising merchant. { | almost the entire surface of the county, | and the immense tonnage of bitumi- proof conclusive that it is of the best quality that goes to market. BARNESBORO. The town of Barnesboro was founded by Thomas Barnes and Alfred Tucker in the year of 1891 and named in honor of the former gentleman. It is located on Walnut Run and the West Branch of the Susquehanna river about one mile north of Spangler. Its situation is one of great and growing import- ance. Nature has given special ad- | | perseverance a position in the front | DR. J. SLOAN MILLER. his place of residence with the con- viction that the town had a very bright future and with his earnest and stead application to business as well as his steadfast determination to succeed have woh the essential elements toward making his house one of advantage and prominence to the town of Barnes- boro. He is an active and enterprizing gentleman and is a valuable citizen to any community. JOHN H. DUKE. A prominent business establishment in Barnesboro is the confectionery and cigar store of John H. Duke, formerly of Philipsburg. Mr. Duke has been in business in Barnesboro about three years and during this period the suc- cess he has met with is very gratifying. His stock includes a full and complete line of confectionery and the finest brands of tobacco and cigars. Mr. Duke is highly esteemed as a loyal friend and public spirited citizen. E. J. BEARER. 1t is a pleasure to note the results of individual enterprise which can only be achieved by a practical knowledge of the business in which one engages. Mr. E. A. Bearer who has become identified with one of the prominent business enterprises of Barnesboro in establishing a jewelry and watchmak- ing establishment is regarded as one of the town’s most popular young men in both business and social circles. Aside from his connection with the jewelry business he is the competent manager of the telephone exchange, in which pursuit he renders satisfaction alike to the company and the public. Mr. Bearer personally is an energetic, active and thorough-going business man companionable and well informed on the current issues of the day. i M. HALLMAN. A business enterprise in Barnesboro which furnishes an illustration of what ability and energy can achieve is the | livery and feed stable conducted by | Milton Hallman. Mr. Hallman resided in Houtzdale previous to launching | forth in Barnesboro and was held in| high esteem by the citizens of that | place and is a gentleman who posesses | the requisite qualifications for a thor- ough-going business man. His equip- | Among the prominent citizens and | ages are known by their fine appearance | nous coal from Cambria county is| capable professional men of Barnes-| and a general well groomed look which boro not one is more agreeably known | denotes the superior ganner of his than Dr. J. Sloan Miller. Dr. Miller | has won through his own industry and | ranks of his profession. He received | his preparatory education in the public | schools of Indiana Co., and the Indiana | 128. complimentary mention in our State Normal and later entered the College of Physicians and Surgeons of | Baltimore, Md., from which institution | he graduated in 1890. He then began the practice of his profession at Get-| tysburg, Indiana county, from which place he removed to Barnesboro a | period of four years ago. Known as a man of keen perception and forsenie vantage to this region in establishing | ability the most delicate surgery or an ample basis and supplemented by the thrift, industry and activity of an enterprising people, have laid the critical illness is confidently entrusted to his skill and care. Dr. Millerisa loyal citizen and corteous gentleman, a friend whom one is glad to receive foundation for a town of enduring | ang retain. prominence. The elements that give special importance to the town of COMMERCIAL HOTEL. The large and finely equipped hotel Barnesboro are its great beds of bitum- of which D. E. Notley is proprietor inous coal. beds and the magnitude of its trade in coal mining becomes almost unpre- dented in the record of progress in this section. Nature has granted resources that human labor and inge- nuity might transform into material wealth and through the persistent energy and untiring zeal of the found- en a town has been builded which will ever serve as a monument to their labor and enterprize. The Susque- hanna Branch of C. & C. Division of the P. R. R. and the Beech Creek railroad affords transportation facilities to the town. When incorporated as a bor- ough on March 10th, 1895, the popula- tion had reached the 2,000 mark and the following named gentlemen were elected to office, viz: Burgess—John Sleigh; Concilmen—President, Thos. Brown, Thos. Jones, Ed. Whitehead, John Reed, Charles Whoodhead; Justice of the Peace, W. A. Donahey, and Geo. W. Dawson, besides the other necessary officers. An abundant sup- ply of pure water is one of the dis- tinguishing features; the Barnesboro Water company, an organization hav- ing this end in view, has extended mains throughout all the principle streets of the town with sewage through the main thoroughfare. The borough contains three churches, viz: Baptist, Methodist Protestant and Episcopal, all neat and substantial structures, and one public school build- ing. This building has been recently erected at no small cost, and contains four rooms so arranged as to afford all the comfort and convenjence of im- portance to schools. With the begin- ning and since the beginning every- thing has taken on a substantial appearance and there is an air of permanency about, all of which is fully justified by the industries in actual operation chief of which is coal. The inexhaustible coal fields are mined to great advantage and the subject of the coal industry of Barnesboro is of vital interest to the producer, the dealer and the consumer. The magnitude of its coal mining is almost unprecedented in this region. The first shipment of coal was made from the colleries owned The growth of the town | deserves owing to its rich and abundant coal | review. | rominent mention in our o public establishment is perhaps quite so essential to any town as a first-class hostelry, and that Barnesboro is in the front ranks in this respect is due to the appreciation of the traveling public as well as the good natured rivalry of herlandlords. Dur- ing the period which Mr. Notley has been identified with this house it has steadily gained in popular favor, thor- oughly demonstrating his mastery over the difficult art of modern hotel keep- ing, and every advantage to render his house attractive and inviting has been improved. A high standard of menu has always been an especial feature and all the delicacies of the season can be found on his well appointed tables. Large and handsomely furnished rooms present an inviting interior and the pleasant and corteous treatment ex- tended to the traveling public make this house a decidedly popular resort. Mr. Notley has been fortunate in se- curing the services of Mr. Grier Hile, of Westover, Pa., as clerk and general manager. Mr. Hile, by his wide ex- perience, long service and natural ability, is well adapted to the busy life of hotel keeping and his unvaryin geniality, kindness of manner an personality naturally attract strangers and make friends of them. MRS. M. BENNETT. Mrs. M. Bennett, formerly of Hast- ings, Pa., proprietress of the popular millinery and fancy goods establish- ment on Philadelphia street deserves gRominent mention in our review. e record of Mrs. Bennett’s business is as successful as it is large and being a practical and experienced milliner enjoys the extensive popularity she has achieved. That the ladies of Barnesboro appreciate this branch of trade is expressed by their entire con- fidence in her ability as an .artist of rare taste and refinement and her rich display of seasonable headgear is at all times a pleasing feature of her estab- lishment. CORNER DRUG STORE. A recent acquisition to the mercan- tile houses of Barnesboro is the open- ing of the new Corner Drug Store, located in the Buterbaugh building, of which J. A. Woleslagle, a former resi- dent of Patton, who has had 18 years experience, is the enterprising pro- prietor. Mr. Woleslagle’s store is in every respect a credit to the town as it contains a choice line of drugs, toilet articles, patent medicines, chemicals etc., and as he is known as a careful and competent druggist is recognized by physicians as a most careful and $ustyorty compounder of medicines. Mr. Woles agle choose Barnesboro as { s \ management. | GLOBE HOTEL. Mr. M. C. Weakland, the obliging | landlord of the Globe Hotel, is deserv- | review. Mr. Weakland cognizant of the importance of a house of this kind came to Barnesboro about five years ago and during his residence here is regarded as one of the town’s most esteemed citizens. His house possesses as many of the features of home com- forts as is possible to obtain and special attention has been given to the features | which make this popular hotel the in- | viting and restful retreat it has become. | It has one of the most attractive loca- tions in the borough and is a con- venient distance from the principle business houses of town. SAMUEL SLEIGH. Identified with one of the largest and oldest mercantile houses in Barnes- boro is the general store of the pro- gressive gentleman above named. Under his personal management Mr. Sleigh has established an enterprise which. has won the confidence of the public and keeping fully abreast of the times the people of Barnesboro find every advantage in dealing at his store. The commodius building which he occupies is well filled with a carefully selected line of general merchandise including many novelties together with a choice selections of groceries, queensware and glassware. The sub- stantiability of any town is largely due to the energy and ability of its mer- chants such as this esteemed gentleman represents. Mr. Sleigh’s former home was at Hawk Run, and has resided in Barnesboro about four years. C. A. BUCK. We desire to give prominent mention in our review to the furniture and undertaking establishment so success- fully conducted by Mr. C. A. Buck who has been identified with this branch of trade in Barnesboro for a period of three years. Aside from his large es- tablishment at this place he also con- ducts two large stores at Carrolltown and Hastings, having started in busi- ness at the former place in the year of 1876, and in Hastings when it first became a town. The record of Mr. Buck’s business is as successful as it is large and his display of furniture is sufficient to attract persons from this and surrounding country. He may well be classed among the self-made business men of the county and.is an example of what Jroperly directed ambition and a will to succeed may accomplish. His house well deserves the popularity it has achieved and under his own personal management has won the confidence and apprecia- tion of the public. ' MRS. E. CASSIDY. A popular business house of Barnes- boro is the bakery, confectionery and cigar store successfully conducted by Mrs. E. Cassidy. Mrs. Cassidy has been established in this place for a period of one year and ne this time has gained for her business a ALTOONA, $1.00 PER YEAR. PENNA. with such success that he graduated with honors in 1884. During the years he has devoted to his profession the doctor keeps fully apace with the ad- lors in Barnesboro, deserves prominent mention in our review. Miss Schmit- tle’s business is as successful as it is large and being a practical and experi- vances of the science of medicine and [enced needle-woman of rare taste and surgery and this and the careful atten- executive skill the patrons of her tion he gives to all his patients are the | establishment are not unappreciative secrets of his success as a physician. Dr. McMillen is practically a self made of her talents. That the ladies of Barnesboro are confident of her ability man and has by his own industry and | as an artist in her line is expressed by rseverance won a position in the ront ranks of his professon. her successful patronage and the ex- pressions of approval heard on all BARNESBORO FURNITURE AND |®ides. UNDERTAKING CO. Few establishments are more import- ant or better appreciated than a first- class farniture emporium, and the large store of that kind conducted by Mr’ Geo. Divers is known as the Barnes- boro Furniture and Undertaking Co. Although a recent acquisition this house is meeting with undoubted suc- cess, and under the personal manage- ment of H. J. Easley, a young man of energetic and practical business quali- fications, the house commands a trade which is the staunchest proof of its popularity. The meritoruous manner of conducting this establishment on strictly business principles is the dis- tinctive feature of itslarge and rapidly " developing patronage. T. B. McLAIN (North Spangler). During a visit among the different business houses of Barnesboro (North Spangler) one is immediately impressed with the inviting features of the Wal- nut Run Supply Co., of which Mr. T. B. McClain is the enterprising pro- prietor. The room he occupies is large and well lighted and a carefully selected stock is at all times found. The meas- ure of success which has attended Mr. McClain’s enterprise is exemplified by his increased patronage during his two years in business at this place. GEO. MARSDEN. One of the business houses of Barnes- boro which we desire to give promi- nent mention is the confectionery and cigar store of Geo. Marsden. Mr. Marsden has been in business not more than one year, yet his establishment is already winning an extended patron- age gratifying alike to himself and the public. The success of this esteemed gentleman rests upon his thorough business principles and upright method of dealing. BARNESBORO INN. Nothing contributes more to the prestige of any town than the exist- ence of a strictly modern hotel and such is found in the Barnesboro Inn, John Hindle, Prop’r, located in the very business heart of Barnesboro and conducted by the genial gentleman above named. This prominent hotel was the first opened to the public in this place and becomes more and more popular with the great army of com- mercial travelers and public generally. Mr. Hindle enjoys the distinction of being known as a genial and popular host, and the welfare and accommmo- dation of his patrons is always carefully looked after. DONAHEY & McANULTY. Occupying one of the most con- spicuous locations in Barnesboro is the largo general store of which these gentleman are the proprietors. Com- bined with honorable dealing and thorough integrity in all business tran- sactions this store has‘built up an un- rivalled reputation and large trade throughout this section. Their stock embraces all kinds of dry goods, fancy goods, ladies’ and gent’s furnishings together with a complete line of fancy and staple groceries, queensware, etc. It has been about four years since Messrs. Donahey & McAnulty launched forth in Barnesboro, and it is gratifying to note the success these popular gentlemed have attained. Aside from his mercantile interests Mr. McAnulty is the postmaster of Barnesboro, and since he has assumed charge of that office to its management and advance- ment he has devoted himself assidiously with very satisfactory results. Mr. Donahey is also serving in capacity of Justice of the Peace and discharges the duties of that office with tact and judgement, fully sustaining the high reputation he has gained among his fellow citizens. BARNES BROS. A successful business house in Barnes- boro is the large clothing establishment of Messrs. Jas. and Thos. Barnes. The former home of these gentlemen was in Philipsburg where they also conduct one of the leading clothin stores at that place. The success an prosperity of this house has been largely due to their uniform course of fair and upright dealing. It has been about two years since Messrs. Barnes established their branch store at this place and their success has been highly gratifying. They have taken special pains in the selection of their stock of clothing and gents furnishings and the superiority of their goods as well as the courteous and obliging treat- ment of their patrons wins for them the well merited patronage their house deserves. MRS. E. R. PROSSER. One of the most essential features among the business houses of any town is a first-class millinery establishment and such is the one conducted by Mrs. E. R. Prosser. Mrs. Prosser has been in business in Barnesboro about two years, having formerly resided in reputation that is exceedingly gratify- ing. The record of a most loquacious business since launching forth in Barnesboro attests for this estimable deserve. DR. McMILLEN. Prominent among the leading pro- fessional men of Barnesboro is Dr. McMillen, a former resident of Indiana county. Dr. McMillen attended the famous institution of learning, the land, where he studied diligently and lady the prosperity her efforts so well | Brisbin. Miss Cora Prosser, the trim- | mer, has the happy faculty of being an | artist of rare taste and ability and in her stylish and tasteful manner of selections and trimming, the ladies | of Barnesboro are assured of artistic and beautiful headgear. Mrs. Prosser { | carries at all seasons a complete line of | fashionable millinery and her display is | worthy the admiration it receives. DRESSMAKING. | Miss Retta Schmittle, a popular Western Reserve University of Cleve- | lady of Huntingdon county, who has G. W. SPEICE. Next in our review is the popular pool and billiard parlor of which Mr. (G. W. Speice is the proprietor. Mr. Speice was a former resident of Clear- fleld county and carries in connection with his parlors a fine line of con- fectionery and cigars. His room, which is well lighted and heated, is the popular resort of many, both young and old, who enjoy these delightfu games. The genial proprietor enjoys the friendship of a large circle, of acquaintances, who are glad to note the growth of his successful business venture. LIVERY. The livery business in all its branches as no more enterprising gentlemen in connection with it than Messrs. D. G. and H. Plouse. These gentlemen have every Quitification for gonduciing a thoroughly first-class livery and feed stable. The fine appearance of their equipments, aside from their prompt- ness and dispatch in executing all orders, has won for them an enviable reputation as good and active business men and highly respected citizgns. PORTER RUN ser Oy Prominently identified as one ori$he leading business houses of Barnesboro, is the Porter Run Supply Co., Mr. Thos. Barnes, Proprietor. It is grati- fying to know that the success of this house is directly due to its fair and upright dealing and capable manage- ment which the public are known to appreciate by their extensive patron- age. Mr. Barnes, the genial proprietor, devotes his time almost exclusively to his other business interests and the management of his emporium at this place is under the personal supervision of Jas. E. Johnson, a gentleman who is both by experience and ability ably fitted for the responsible position he occupies. With the superior business qualifications which mark the success- full merchant, Mr. Johnson, who is a capable and energetic business man of integrity and fair dealing, has honorable methods laid a solid founda- tion for a long and prosperous business career. He has made a careful selec- tion of the stock of general merchan- dise placed upon the shelves of this establishment, and the selections hourly made by the public tell a graphic story of this busy house. Licenses Received. Following are the names of some North: Cambria people who have re- ceived a license to get married: Aaron Lunn and Lucy Bixler, Patton; John Edin and Sopi Peterson, Hastings; Jacob Nagle, of Elder township, and Jane McDonald, of Indiana; A. J. Kirkpatrick, of Carroll township, and Roseiia J. Elig, of Allegheny township; John Hovan and Annie Diczky, of Carroll township; Joseph Dolinszky and Meri Pisztor, of Barnesboro; Ed- ward Leisch and Lenetta Shunkwiler, of Patton. Ln m Return Thanks. The members of Kilbuck Tribe of the Red Men of Patton wish to return thanks to those who so kindly assisted in making their picnic, held on the 17th and 18th inst., a grand success, and trust that they may be able to return the compliment in the future. Secured an Experienced Trimmer. Miss Alice A. Ashcroft, the milliner, has secured the services of Miss Carrie McGuire, an experienced hat trimmer of Pittsburg. It will pay you to call on her for your fall and winter hats if you wish something nice and st ylish. Ham 11 cts. at Beck’s Grocery. WE KNOW How close money mat- ters are with most people. We are prepared for close buyers. A good dresser is very particular about his clothes. He insists that they should fit him ex- actly and be of the very best material. So we in- vite you to call and inspect our goods and prices before placing your order, as we can show you the Largest Line ever seen in North Cambria and at prices that will suit you. ALL WORK GUARANTEED. Dinsmore Bros., recently established dressmaking par- Net fo P.O., PATTON, PA.
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