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The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1870-05-07
The Old School House.
TO ELICK,
j. NJ. SAYFoRD, Sec'y.

TO ELICK.
Do you remember the time, Alick, when
you and l were SMALL
| was rather short of stature, while you
were very tall;
We had much fun together, and played
many boyish tricks:
You went by the name Of Alick, and 1 by
the name of Rich.
Long years have passed since then, Alick-
our hair is getting gray;
The Old School House is gone, too, and we
are far away.
| passed that way not long ago,-no sign
of it was seen,
But in the place where it had stood, the
grass was growing green.
Do you remember the slab seat, Alick, that
stood up near the door?
My legs were not quite long enough, and
would not touch the floor.
I often got leg-weary, yet strove to do my
best:
Yours were much longer on the floor, and
you could let them rest
Everything has changed, Alick we never
more shall see
Our early school companions, with all their
youthful glee;
Upon the old Log School House we never
more shall look,
Nor enter its old door again, with anykind
of book.
You remember Uncle Ben, Alck. l know
you heard him preach;
what lofty flights he used to take go way
up out of reach
He seemed to be inspired by the spirit Of
Gods love;
No doubt he's gone to glory, and dwell.
with Him above.
Those young and happy days, Alick, asar
we shall not see,
For surely we are drifting out upon life's
great lea;
Soon we shall pass from sight, and they'll
see us here no more;
I hope we may land safely upon the hos
venly shore.
RICH'D r. G, B.
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WE perceive that Hon. Glenui w. SEQ
field, Representative in Congress from the
Ninetaeth district, has returned an affrma-
tive responce to the reqest from large
number of leading Republicans Of JefTer-
son county for permission to bring forward
his name fo denomination. We are graf
flied to notice this announcement. Mr..
Scofeld belongs to the class of men who
cannot we'll be spared from Congress. He
is one of the ables members not only of the
Pennsylvania delegation but of the House,
some of his speeches standing as models
in logical force and impressive eloquence,
and is, withal, industrious, attentive, and
faithful to the interests alike of his imme-
diate constituents and the whole country
We cannot doubt that he will be renomina.
ted and consequently re-elected.-Phila
Press.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1870-05-07

THE CENsUs.-The ninth census of the
United States will be taken on the first of
June uext. Citizens can do much to for
ward the work and insure its thoroughness
By preparing statistics beforehand for the
deputy marshal The names, ages, num-
berS, sex, color &c, of every family will be
required statictics of farm product, man
utactures, ETC., etc., must be furnished
Heads of the families are the proper per-
sons to give this information /; but in their
abseuse any member of the family over
twenty may act as their agent. A refusal
to furnish the information, or furnishing a
false statement with knowledge, renders the
person so offending liable TO fine ofs3O
TO be sued for and recovered in. action of debt
by the deputy marshall or assistant to whom
such refusal or false statement shall be made
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The Pennsylvania Anti Slavery Society


The ratification of the fifteenth Amed-
ment is an event over which the members
and friends of this Society may truly re-
joice. AS an organization their work is
accomplished. Their pledge to the colored
people of this nation has been fulfilled. Al
ter long career of faithful and efficient
service in the cause of liberty and equal
rights, the Society proposes to disband,
On May 9Th, in the hall of the Assem-
bly, Building, the fnail meeting was held,
and the occasion was one of deep aud SOL
emn interst. The old friends of the tri-
umphant reform, those who have been ac-
customed to assemble together time after
time, were deeply impressed with the i'm
portance of the event, and their rejoicing
tempered by the realization they parted to
meet no more undr the auspices of the time
honored Society. But their exultatation
over the great victory of equal rights was
nevertheless fervent and enthusiastic. Their
greetings and congratulations will be heart
felt and sincere. Not only to them, but
also to others, to all who are imbued with
the spirit of the hour, the feeling OF graft
fication in view OF the successful issue of
the great Notwithstanding Topic.
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TO THE WORKING CLASS.-We are now
pre- pared to furnish all classes with cons ant
employment at home, the whole of the time or
for the spare moments. Business new, light
and profitable, Persens of either sex easily
earn from SOC. to So per evening, and prop.
portsonal sum by devoting their whole time to
the business. Boys and girls earn nearly as
much as men. That all who see this notice
may send their address, and test the business
we make this unparalleled offer: To such as
are net well satisfied, we will send 81 to pay
for the trouble of writing. Full particulars,
valuable sample, which will do to commence
work on, and copy of The Peoples Literary
Companion- onof the largest family newspa.
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address E. G. ALLEN & CO., AUGusTY MAINE.
Feb. 10 3m.
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A WALKING MATcH.-Two Utica men,
says the Herald, are in training for walk
ing match They will start from that city
ou Monday, May I'd, and strike first for
Buffalo. From there their rouhe is map
ped out as follows: Erie, Cleveland, Gin
einnati, Wheeling, Pittsburgh, Cumberland
Baltimore, Philadelphia, New York, New
haven, Providence, Boston, Springfield,
Albany and Utica again. The stakes are
$4,000. Fifty days will be consumed on the
trip, aud each day will consist of twelve
hours The contestants will walk distinc
match each day, the one walking the great.
est number of miles in the twelve hours
winning the day, and the entire will be de-
cided by the days races; that is the win.
ner of twenty-six days races or over will
win the stakes.
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. Special Notices.

cO0O WANTED an active man, in
eD OOOs each County in the State, to
travel and take orders by sample, for TEA,
COFFEE, and SPICES. To suitable men we
will give salary of 5000 to $1,000 a year
above travelling and other expenses, and rea-
sonable commission ON sales.
Immediate applications are solicited from
proper parties. References exchanged. Ap-
plications are solicited from proper parties.
Apply to, or address Immediately
]. PACKER 4 CO.,
Continental Mills"
3S4 Bowery New York.
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The New Article of Food.

For twenty five cents you can buy of
yo1r Druggist or Grocer package of SEA
MOSS FARINE, manufactured from pure
Irish Moss Or Carageen, which will make
sixteen quarts of Blac Mango, and like
quantity of puddings, Custards, Creams,
Charlotte Russo, &C., &c. it is by far the
Cheapest, healthest and most delicious
food in the world.
RAND SEA MOSS FARINE co.
% 6m. SO Park Place, n. Y.
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MURDER IN CRAWFORD COUNTY Ear
ly in March, Christian Richards, of Vernon
township, Crawford Co., left his home with
over $500 in his pocket, to buy cattle in
the northwest part of the county His dis.
appearance for over week caused some ap.
prehensiou for his safety. Last Wednes.
day his body was found iE the creek about
two miles below Meadville, in a condition
that leaves no doubt he was foully murdered
and his money taken. He was last seen at
Meadville, where he took dinner. The
murder is supposed to have been perpOtra,
ted that same night, but as yet there is nc
clue to the il human perpetrators of the afro
cious crime-Erie Gazette.
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PENNSYLVANIA STATE SUNDY SCHOOL
CoNvETIoN-The annual convention, for
the year 1870, will be held at Harrisburg,
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, June
IA, Is and 16. George H, Stuart, Esq,
is expected to preside. Each Sunday
School in the state is invited to send two
or more delegates. Pastors of Churches,
Superintendeuts of Sunday Schools, and
prominent Sunday School workers from all
parts of the State are invited to attend and
participate.
Our Sunday School brethren from other
States are also cordially welcomed. 1t is
requested that the names of those who ex-
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1870-05-07

DON'T think ecause snutIa and strong
or poisonous solutions will not cure Catarrh,
that you cannot be cured. The proprietor
of DR.. Sage's Catarrh Remedy offers $500
reward for case OF catarrh which he can
not cure 1t costs but fifty cents for a
package which prepares one full pint. Sold
by druggists, or send sixty cents to Dr. r.
V. Pierce, Buffalo, N. Y, aud it through
the mail.
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journed sine die.


RUFUS LUCORE, supt
N. G. BUNDY, Secy
Following are the resolutions adopted by
the Institute:
Our pleasant labors being about to cease
we deem it not only appropriate but
right, before separating to record the pleas
ure we have experienced in our associations
Of the past week, and our sense of the ad-
vantnges we have roaped.
RcSolvtd, therefore, That our thanks
are due in the first instance to our Super
intendeni, Rufus Lucore, Esq for the ad-
mirable arrangement of the Institute, and
the aoicitude displayed by him in reference
to our physical comfort In him we recog-
nize, an officer wto is eninently wor-
thy Of our confidence and support in his
labors and efforts 10 advance the cause of
Education in our county.
Ri,olped, That our thanks are due to
the School Directors of Fox District, for
the use of School House No 1, in which
our sessions have been held ; to the citizens
of Centroyille and vacinity for their hospi-
tality, and to the sovsral directors who at
tended, aid by the interesting discussions
in which they participated showed the prac-
teal interest they take in school matters.
ReSo1rcd, That our thanks are due to
Rev. Messrs. Sampson of Ridgway, and
Meyer of Kersoy, fer their attendance up
on and interest taken in our sessions.
ReSolred, That our thanks are due to
the gentlemen who have lecturcd to us du-
ring our session. To Prof. Lindsey of
Warren county, for the thoroughness OF
his instructions and the patience with
which he has borne with our many defects,
and for his lecture on Universal Education;
to Hon. G. R. Early for his lecture on
Physiology and to L. j. Bekely, Esq.
for his address on our duties and response
biities.
Reso7ved, That we call the earnest atten-
of the citizens of Elk county to the ques-
tions discussed on last Wednesday, relating
to the obsticles in the way of improvement
First The small saleries paid to teachers
Second, The brevity of school terms
Third, The lack of uniformity in text
books.
ResolOed, That in separating we tender
eachother our adieus with the hope tha,
we may meet next fall at the fourth ses-
sion of the County Institute.
Resolrca, That we deem it the duty Of
every teachor to subscribe for the Penn
sy'vania School Journal, or some Other ed
uca,ional perid.ical.
heso'ce3, That, We have learned with
sircerest regret Of the death Of Mrs. Ma
ria Gillen, (uee Maria O'Uonner) a member
of the County Institute and we desire tc
place our tribute of unfeigned regret fo
her death, and respect for her many vir
tues, and attanments, upon the minutes o
this Institute,
Reso2ee}, That, our thanks are rendered
| to the editors Of the DrmOcrat. Gazette auC
Aerocotc, for their notices of the Instine
aud especially the Editor of the GoseHe,f TO
his offer to send 10 each member Of the In
sttute a copy of the paper containing {
report Of onr proceedings.
Resolved, That, the Superintendent b.
requested to cause these proceedings of tn
Institute to be published in the severa
papers in Elk county.
N G. DUNDY, Scc'y
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pect to attend shall be sent to Rev. Thos
Ii. Robson, or John NJ. Sayford, Secretary,
on or before the first day of June, as it
will be necessary for those who would avail
themselves of reduction Of fare on the
rilroeds, to procure excurtion tickets before
leaving their homes for Harrisburg. The
committee Of arrangements will secure or
ders for tickets for all who noty them in
time to do so and forward them.
Places of entertainment will be provided
for all who give due notice of their com.
ing. a
T. H. Robson, Chairman.
j. NJ. SAYFoRD, Sec'y.
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OUR HOME PHYSICIAN

A new Handp Book of Family Medicine. By
DR.. BEARD, of the University of the City Of
New York, assisted by medical professors in
the various departments. Three years deve-
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buggery exposed. Professors in our leading
medical colleges testify that 1t is the best fam
ny doctor book ever written. Outfit and sam
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II REASURER'S SALE OF UN-
Il SEATEDLANDS.

Notice is hereby given that agreeable to
an Act of Assembly, passed 18th March,
1915, entitled can act to amend an act
directing the mode of selling unseated
lands for taxes" &C., the following tracts
in Elk county will be sold for arrears, at
the Court House, in Ridgway, on the sec'
ond monday of Juns next.
SALE LIST OF DENEZET TOWNSHIP FOR UN.
PAID TA xEs OF 1868 AND 1869.
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ABSOLUTE Divorces legally obtained in New
York Indiana, Illinois aud other States, for
persons from any States or Country, legal evey-
ect., sufficient cause; no publicity; no charge
until divorces obtained. Advice free. Busi-
ness establish fifteen years.
Address. NJ. HOUSE. ATTORNEY
No 78Nassau Street New. FORK city.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1870-05-07

THE WEATHER.-Atter long dry spell
a refreshing rain visited US commencing
Wednesday night which served a double
purpose, starting Vegetation and extinguish-
lug the fire in the woods and on the hills
near town which had done but lite dam
age, but probably would had it continued
dry longer.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1870-05-07

SCHOOL HoUsE.-The new school house
SO long needed in this place is under course
of construction. The building was let to
S, Jackson and is to be completed this
Summer We have not learned what the
dimentions of the house are, however it
is to cost between six and seven thousand
dollars.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1870-05-07

ATTENTION, ALERTs The members Of
the Alert B. b. G. will be on their ground
ready for play, at four o'clock this (Sa.ur.
day. afternoon, when the first nine will
play the field.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1870-05-07

The Commissioners have plowed the
poblic square, leveled it and seeded it down
with buckweat and grass. The grass has
not yet made its appearance, but the luck.
wheat is up and has the appearance OF
q good crop.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1870-05-07

BUILDING. Charles Holes is building
splended store-house on Main street, be-
side Powell & Kimes store.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1870-05-07

New goods arriving at Powell & Kline
cheaper than ever.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1870-05-07

Hon. j. L. ellis is in town again lookig
as young and healthy as usual.
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I. O. @. I.

The Regular meetings of Ridgway Lodge
No. 256, held every Wednesday evening al
heir Lodge Room
II. A. PARSONS, W. s.
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lfyou want to buy good watch 60 tc
Charles Holes
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The Mcfarland trial is to be brought 70 a
close this week. The question before the
court now is, did he shoot Richardson or
or did he murder him. .
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1870-05-07

Rev. VIM. SIMPSONS appointments
for the ensuing week are as follows:
Ridgway, Courthouse, Sunday May Sth.
Centreville, Tuesday May 10th.
Toby School House wednesday May l lth
HELEN, near Oyster, Tuesday May 18th
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1870-05-07

FENHE MAGIC COMB Will change any
colored hair or beard to permanent
black or brown. 1t contains NO POISON. ANY
one can use it. One sent by mail for 81. Ad-
dress MAGIC COMB CO.,
10 SIN Springfield, Mass.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1870-05-07

BASE BALL.-A game of base bali will
be played at St. Marys, on Saturday, the
18th inst, between the Alerts, of Ridgway,
and the St. Marys, of St. Marys.
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Glk Gouatg Aduotate.
Car Time at Fetdgsvnu.


Stated meetings of Elk Lodge will be
,eld at their hall on the second and fourth
Tuesdays of each month.
]. K. WHITMORE, SecY.
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THE author of the communication signed
ga Lady of Ridgway," should know that
names Of correspondents are required, not
for publication, but as a guaraty of relia-
bility.
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Tbs is to be a terrible season for snakes.
Whiskey, if used in time, is sure antidote
for their poison No person should think
of an excurson to the woods without plen-
titul supply of good whiskey.-Forest Press
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4 GREAT CHANCE FoR AGENTS I
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OR THE
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10 ocoNsUMPTIVES, Providentaly my daugh-
was restored to health by simple means, with-
out medicine. The particulars will be sent free.
REUBEN E. HoUNsLow, Stoc ION ST., Bl ooklyn
Long Island. 20 4w
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EIN.LEY KNITTING MACHINE
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was cured of Deafness and Catarrh by a
simple remedy and will send the receipt free
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