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The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1871-06-22
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The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1871-06-22

WRITING Of the nomination OF
Horace Greeley for the Presidency, the
Richmond Whiy sagely observes: "lt
-aU tie editors in the country would
come together and determine to support
one of its own members for the Presi-
-dcncy, his election would be certain. In
fact, he would receive every electoral
vote. There would be and could be no
opposing ticket known nor heard of
throughout the land. Having within
the fraternity the very hest materials in
the land, all that is needed is the esprit
dw corps-the brotherly harmony and
concert, to ensure success. What
Editor will be recreant to the Editor
PRESIDENT"
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1871-06-22

The best guardian of a woman's hap
piness is her husbands love; and for
her honor her own affection.
The first ingredient in conversation
is truth, the next good sense, the third,
good humor, and the fourth wit.
All salted provisions should be
watched and see that they are kept un-
der the brine, for if one piece of meat
lies up it will spoil the whole barrel.
If the brine looks bloody, it must be
scslded and more salt added. when cold
pour back.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1871-06-22
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each alternate Five Hundredth after, we
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Prince s. Co. Melodeon of same value.
To the Thousandth Subscriber. and each
Thousandth one after, we will present one
of the well known Seiberling Excelsior
Mowers, valued at SllO, or Prince & Co.
Parlor Organ of same value.
There is no deception in the above offer,
and we refer, with confidence, to the j. f..
SEIBERLING CO., Akron, Ohio. or any Of
their numerous agents who have been in
structed by the Company to guarantee our
offers, and are authorized to receive sub
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The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1871-06-22

SIX millions of dollars were voted
out Of the State Treasury under the
general appropriation bill recently passed
at Harrisburg, and the Governor was
allowed scarcely six hours to examine
and consider it! This is gigantic evil,
and its repetition should be prevented
,by q constitutional amendment.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1871-06-22

The Importance of single vote was
again forcibly exemplifed at the organ
ization of the New Hampshire Lccisla-
ture, in the election of the Democratic
candidate for Speaker of the lower
House by majority of one in total of
327. We see from this the absurdity
of any voter excusing himself from the
exercise of the right of suffrage on the
plea that his individual vote, among so
many, is of no consequence Harris
burg Telegraph.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1871-06-22

CONNECTICUT responds to the Demo
cratic "new departure" The recent
charter election in Norwich resulted in
the election of Republican mayor by
80 majority. Last year a Democrat
was elected by $50 majority. Repub-
lican gain, GEO. So much for the hy-
pocritical "new departure" The wool
dyed Democrats of Connecticut won't
stand on the platform.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1871-06-22

The Wilmington Commercial, in ref
,orence to the "new Departure" says:
"No Republican. it seem to us, can OBJ
iect to these proceedings Of the Democ-
racy. 1t is an endorsement, by our op-
ponents, of our finished work. When
even our enemies endorse it, must it
not have been we'll done?"
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1871-06-22
SOME have their work outside, mi

SOME have their work outside, much
seen and notieed-biinging in those who
are afar off; others are all within doors;
they have quiet, unObserved path, just
amongst the li0iug family, with whom
is all their engagements and about whom
is all their solicitude; but "the Lord
has need of Memj;" and in them, how
ever feeble, he can honor himself.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1871-06-22
REPUBLICAN STATE TICKET.
vallsndirham's Death,

Cincinnati, June 1S.-The Hon. Clement
L. yallandigham, who accidentally shot
himself in the abdomen or Friday night,
died at eighteen minutes before 10 o'clock
yesterday morning.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1871-06-22

WHEN the wind blows hard against
us, it is best to hold firm at anchor;
since striving then to get forward is
wasting strength in vain.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1871-06-22

This is the most productive year for
strawberries in the experience Of Cali
fornia. The vines will bear more aund-
antly than ever before, and there are
also more Of them
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1871-06-22

THE holy Comforter is showing me
more ard more beauty and comfort in
life of faith on the Son of God, which
is continual living out Of seJ; on
Christ.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1871-06-22

"BE thou faithful unto DEATH not
the death Of the body, but the death of
self in all its willing and wishing-and
81 will give thee crown of life."
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1871-06-22
NEW TIME TABLE.
Commencing June 9Th. 1871.
ALLEGHENY VALLEY r. r.
THE BEST ROUTE BETWEEN PITTS
BURGH AND P0INrS ON THE
PHIL'A. & ERIE r. Il.
NEW TIME TABLE.

GOING SOUTH
Day Express leaves Oil City at 10 n m
Arrives at Pittsburgh 80 p m
Night Express leaves Oil City As p m
Arrives at Pittsburgh 40 a III
Mail leaves Oil City 8 40 M
Arrives at Pittsburgh 100 p M
GOING NORTH.
Day Express leaves Pittsburg at 8 95 m
Arrives at Oil City at O5 pm
Night Express leaves Pittsburgh 10 10 m
Arrives at Oil City SO m
Way Passenger leaves Pittsburgh II 80 p III
Aarrives at Oil City 7 as p M
Close Connections made at Cory for
Pittsburgh with trains East and West on
p. & E. Il. II.
Pullman Palace Drawing Room Sleep
ing Cars on Night Express Trains between
Cory and Pittsburgh.
Ask for Tickets via Allegheny Valley R.
r.
j. j. LAWRENCE. Gen. Supt.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1871-06-22
NATURES
HaIR RESTORATIVE

Contains no LAC sULPHUR-No
SUGAR OF LEADING LITH-
ARGE-No NITRATE OF SILL
YER, and is entirely free from the
Poisonous and Misunderstanding
Drugs used in other Hair Prepara-
tions.
Transparent and clear as crystal, it will
not soil the finest fabric. c.-perfectly safe,
clean and efficient, -desideratums long
sought for and found at last
1t restores and prevent the Hair from
becoming Gray, imparts n soft, glossy, ap-
pearance, removes Dandruf, is cool and
refreshing to the head, checks the Hair
from falling off, and restores it to great
extent when prematurely lost, prevents
Headaches, cures all humors, cutaneous
eruptions, and unnatural heat. AS a
dressing for the hair it is the best article
in the market.
DR.. q. Smith, Patentee, Aver, Mass
Prepared only by PROCTER BROTHERS,
| Gloucester, Mass The genuine is put up
in panel bottle, made expressly for it,
| with the MAMIE Of the article blown in the
glass. Ask your Druggist for Nature S
Hair Restorative, and take no other.
H1g~Send two three cent stamps to
Proctor Brothers for "Treatise on the
Human Hair" The information tt con.
tains is worth $50O,Oo to any person.
FOR SALE BY
G. G. MESSENGER DRUGGIST
Min Street, Ridgway, Penn'a.
! yln1ly1
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1871-06-22
RAILROADS.
PHILADELPHIA g. ERIE RAILROAD.
SUMNER TIME TABLE.

NN and after MONDAY, JUNE 5th, 1871,
W the strains on the Philadelp hisz&
Erie Railroad will run rs follows:
WESTWARD.
Mail Train leaves Philadelphia. 10 p. IN.
% Ridgway."..l0.03 Il. IN.
" " arrive at Erie....... $50 p. m.
Erie EXP leaves Philadelphia. 80 p. m
" " Ridgway.... 2.20 a. m.
" " arrive at Erie...... ....7. 40 a. m.
Accommodation, leaves Renova, ...7.15 a. nj.
:" g Ridgway, ..5 40 p. M.
arr at kane......S. 0p. nj.
Nal Train leaves Erie.........11. 80 a. IN.
" &" Ridgway...... 4.52 p. m.
- 90 arrive at Philad'a... 7.30 u. M.
Erie Express leayes E1le....... 900 p. m.
Pidgway... 2,2O a. m.
arrat Philadelphia. 8 so p. m.
Accommodation, leaves Kane...... 500 q. m.
Ridgway... 7.25 a. m.
arr at St. Marys $50 am.
leaves St. Marys 1870 a N.
arr at Rcnovo...... G.40p. m.
Mail East connects east and wett at Erie
with L S y NJ S r W and at Cory and
Irvineton with Oil Greek and Allegheny r
RW.
Mail West with west bound trains on L
S & NJ S II W and at Cory and Irvineton
with Oil Creek and Allegheny r Il w.
Warren Accommodation east and west
with trains on l. s and NJ S r east and
west and at Cory with o G and A K R ".
Erie Accommodation East at CORY and
Irvineton with and A RRW.
Elmira Mail and Buffalo Express make
close connection at Williamsport with q
r w trains north and south.
| Catawissa passenger trains will be run
east from Williamsport on Elmira Mail.
WM. A. BALDWIN.
Genl Sup't.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1871-06-22
FAMINE IN PERSIA.

London, June II Late advices from
Teheran say famine in one district of
Persia reached such a state that the
starving people had killed and eaten
fifty children.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1871-06-22

ON and after MONDAY, JUNE 5th, 1871,
W the Grains on the Phiadelp hisl&
Erie Railroad will run as follows:
The Van Buren press., 1871-06-20
The Schools Of Van Buren.

Believing that it will be subject of in
terest to the people, l take the liberty to
ask a place in your paper for few
words upon the condition and progress
Of our schools during the year just closed.
Various causes have combined to in
terfere with their prosperity, yet on the
whole the. c has been fair degree ofim-
provement: a thorough organization
has been effected, embracing all the de
partments and grades of the graded
schools in other sections, beginning with
the first Primary and extending through
a High School course of three years. To
give this organization the highest efiicien-
cy, larger instructing force and more
school room are needed and will doubt
less be secured.
During the year there have been en-
rolled, in all departments OF the white
school, 2l7 pupils, and in the colored 81,
making total of 304; which is larger
number than usual, in proportion to the
whole number of children Of school age
"A fact gratifying to the friends of our
euuCdJiUndi Interests. uc ca'claSc udily
attendance has been cut down by the
causes above alluded to.
Perhaps a word upon the necessity OF
having larger and more commodious
school building will not be out of place
here, If the prospects of Van Buren, are
even partially realized, the population
will increase more during the next year
than it has in the last ten, and there will
be correspondngly large increase in
the number of children to be admitted
into the Public Schools; yet there is not
room enough for those already here. 10
construct the right kind of building
would indeed require a heavy tax upon
the people now, hut the return would Tar
more than compensate for the expense,
besides the vast gain it would be to their
own children. The knowledge that we
have good educational facilities would be
one of the strongest inducements to the
intelligent class of immigrants, those
who would make the most desirable clti-
zens; many would remain here on that
account, and thus property would in
crease in value
This is a matter to be decided. if at all,
by a direct vote Of the people and hope
they will give it early attention.
j. c. HELM.
The Van Buren press., 1871-06-20

tE The Little Rock Gazette, In recent
number, excited the ire of the Dardanelle
Chronicle, by reference to its course hereto
fore, and the editor. Col Barry, goes for the
Gazette without gloves, and knocks about
promiscuously. Keep cool, friend BARRY, its
too warm weather to get excited over triles.
The Democracy have got a little work to do
between this and year next November, and
"pull little wool" for the gratiAcatian of
our opponents and admiration Of ourselves.
ever the "spoils." But no,c, let VICTORY en-
blaxon our banner.
The Van Buren press., 1871-06-20

! would respectfully call the attention Of
the citizens of Crawford, Washington and
Benton counties and public generally, to our
large and well selected Stock of Staple and
Fancy Dry Goods, Dress Goods, Trimmings,
Ldces, Groceries, Hardloare, Qaeenstcare, Glass
,care, Boots and Shoes, Hats &c. Also, Can
ton Mattings and Oil Cloths, which
we are now receiving by every boat.
These Goods were all bought when goods
and cotton were at their lowest figures, and
we feel confident that we can and Will sell
them at lower prices than ever before offered
in this market.
Our stock will be found full and complete
in all its branches. Our motto Is
"SmaH Profits and quick Sales
and our terms,
POSITIVELY CASH.
Give us a call, and you will be satisfied
that WE MEAN WHAT WE SAY.
NO TROUBLE TO SHOW GOODS.
Very respectfully,
II. A. MEYER,
Cor. Howard-st. and Gar. Ave.
The Van Buren press., 1871-06-20

CoNFEDERATE DEcoRATIoN-The SPRING
field, No. Leader, says that tomorrow, We'd
ncsday, is the day appointed for the decora-
tion of the graves Of the soldiers who fell on
the Southern side In the late war and buried
In that city. The Cemetery Association has
extended an invitation to all to participate.
We are informed that number of prominent
officers of the confederate army will be pres
ent among them Gen. Joe. Shelby, Gen. Mar
Reynolds. Col. CELSIUS Price, and others.
The Grafton will be delivered by Col. Il. II.
Musser, OF st. Louis, gentleman ofsense and
culture, who participated in all the battles
that were fought In the Southwest.
The Van Buren press., 1871-06-20
Temperance,

Perhaps it is not generally known that
there is in Van Burcn an organization
known as the Temperance Reform; but
such is the case, and all who desire to
join in the holy crusade against King Al
cohol, are invited to unite with the Or
der. 1t meets every Tuesday night, in
room above the Post Office.
The ladies are earnestly solicited to
unite with this society, and use their most
effective wcapon-Gfecttonote persuasion
against this, their especial enemy. Not
that they drink, no, no this is one
crime that cannot be laid to their charge,
but your husband, son or brother may,
and should you have n sister or daughter
to get married, they will marry a man.
And men, n great many men--drink.
1t is, certainly, Il woman's duty to do all
in her power, either by example, persua-
sion or reproof, to drive this monster
from her door. He destroys the peace
of families destroyes the health of loved
ones, and brings starvation to the table.
| deem it unnecessary to dwell at
length upon the many, or indeed any, of
the overwhelming arguments that may
be urged against the use or traffic of in
toxicating spirits it is suffice, to merely
mention the amount Of misery caused by
this traillc-the broken hearts, the sepa.
rated families, the strifes and quarrels,
the suffering children, the widows and
orphans made by it, The pcnitentiaries
and warehouses, filed throughout the
land mostly by the victims of intemper-
ance, but partiaHy tell the story. And
the traffic has not one single argument in
its favor-it is great vice without even
paliating excuse for its continuance.
Does it not, then, behoove every good
citizen, to set his face against the nefa
rious and soul destroying traffic !? Do
not excuse yourself by saying you cant
stop people from selling and drinking
whisky, that it has been tried time and
again, and as often failed, and so long as
time lasts they will sell it and drink
This may be true, yet, though you may
not be able to stop the world, you may
be able to stop husband, brother, q
son; though you may not be able to stop
husband, n brother or 4 son, you eau
stop yoursey, and bring one pure throb
Of JOY to the hearts of your family.
Anyoc.rr
The Van Buren press., 1871-06-20

"The Bugologisth correspondent of the
Van Buren, Press. from this city, has another
letter In that paper Of The 9Th. 1t is simply
a defense of the course OF Judge Neal in the
late general assembly. From his letters we
would Judge "Bugologist,n to be as ready to
sci! himself as was Neal The latter sold his
associates. and the conservative people OF Ar
kansas. for selfish considerations, and the
democrat who would defend him is no better
than he is. We suspect "Dpgologist' be-
longs to the Clayton ring R, Gazette,
We do not copy and notice the above fos
the purpose Of defense or taking any part in
the controversy between Bugologist" and
the Gdsette. Only to assure the Gazette pro-
prietors, that the writer, " "Bugologist" Is as
consistent Democrat. df that is saying any
thing for him,l as the Editors Of the Little
Rock Gdsette.
The Van Buren press., 1871-06-20
ADVOCATE.

tE- The Editor of the Fort Smith Neto Ira
thinks, the Common Council of that city are
spreading 1t on rather Thick when they
appropriate .dre dollars per ,ceek, Il head for
paupers. Hear him:
"How is that for high, tax payers? Five
Dollars per week to each panper. Again we
say: Who wouldn't be a pauper. Why not
board them at the hotels at once. furnish silk
dresses to the lady paupers and broadcloth
suits and gold headed canes to the gentle
men, We deeply sympathizc with misfor-
tune and will go any length to alleviate its
mseries. But we believe, that We speak but
the sense of the entire community in saying
that to appropriate five dollars weekly for the
maintsinance of each pauper is but offering
premium to vagrancy, idleness and crime"
The Era, however, omits to mention the
fact, that the five dollars per week Is appro-
priated in Citg Scrip, which is squal to about
81 80 per week in green-back. Taking all
into consideration, that's not much "for
high" Give the unfortunates chance.
The Van Buren press., 1871-06-20

tg- The Springfield, Mo-, Leader, OF the
18th, learns from the Seneca Obsercer, that
tract from Maj. Z. C. Boudinot, of the Indian
Territory. to erect thirty buildings at the
junction Of the Atlantic and Pacific and Mis-
souri, and Pacific Railroads. where 1t is pro-
posed to lay out town, containing three or
more square miles. IL Is also rumored that
the Indian Council at Tahlequah, have before
them proposition to lease lots on this plot
for 10 years to business men to build on.
The Van Buren press., 1871-06-20

~ Hon. JAMES A. WESTON, the Demo-
cratic candidate, was elected governor Of New
Hampshire. by the Legislature, on the 10th.
BY vote Of 1877 to l59. 1t will be recollcctcd
there was no choice for governor by the
people, consequently An election by the lcgis-
lature. This makes the Democratic victory
complete--three Congressman, Governor and
the State Officers.
The Van Buren press., 1871-06-20

q The Fayetteville Democrat, reports
split In the Radical party Of that county, and
advises the " brethren to KISS" and be recon-
cilod. And on the strength OF the invitation
~ ether causes, Capt. DAN WEBSTER, editor
81 TIE Echo, and BEN COLLIER got together
aad had -little diversion" on Thursday,
snd were mp. By writ, the mex. day be-
lore the MAJ or Of that town.
The Van Buren press., 1871-06-20

tE Mr.. d. G. WILrIAMs and family, arriv-
ed home from St. Louis, on the Little Rock,
Wednesday, after an absence of some two
months. Mr.. w. brings with him, In charge.
three Of Van Buren's Young Ladies. who are
returning from two years school at Salem,
North Carolina. We congratulate our young
friends on thdr safe return to home and
friends.
The Van Buren press., 1871-06-20
U. s. District Court.

The following is a summary Of the cases
disposed Of by Judge STORY, in United States
District Court for the Western District of Ar
kansas. The Court has been in session a lit
tie over month, about twice as long term
as Judge CALDWELL usually held
The Van Buren press., 1871-06-20

IN Hon. Judge Story, u. 5. District Court
and Col. LOGAN II. Roors, U. S. Marshal, was
over IN our town on Friday last. The Court
did not adjourn on Monday Of last week, n.
We announced. But was In session during
the ~cek, with business before the Judge.
The Van Buren press., 1871-06-20

a. Cotton In New York, June 18th. Is
quoted In fair demand at 2Oss, for middling
uplands. New Orleans, same date, cotton
stpong, at l9L.
The Van Buren press., 1871-06-20

~ The Arkadelphis Tribune, (Radical) Is
dead. There wasn't mllch enough In the
so6lciai" cocoanut to keep 1t alive.
The Van Buren press., 1871-06-20
Brick for Sale.
BREWERY x CO.,

II AVlNG just finished burning Kiln of
IL BRICK, are now prepared to deliver at
the Yard or in any part Of the town. at as
Low prices as can be furnished by any 9TH
er parties.
Mr.. WOLF can always be found at the
Brick Yard ready to wait upon all who may
desire Brick.
NJ. w. BREWERY, will contract for lay
ing Brick in the wall, or receive orders. He
may be found in the city. Orders left with
him will receive prompt and satisfactory at
tention.
sB- Recollect that in price and quality OF
Brick we will not be undersold; and ask a
liberal share Oh patronage.
may 23,7l ID. & co.
The Van Buren press., 1871-06-20

4 - After the new departure, whatY asks
oar Radical neighbor. Why, a Democratic
sdmIniat rstIon. NJ course. .--St. Lsuiy Tymes.
The Van Buren press., 1871-06-20
Post Office Notice.
DDaT DEEIrE

Posr OFFICE,
Van Buren,, Ark, May 22d, 1S7l(
NoTIcE is given, that hereafter, no Mail
designated, unless a written order is produc-
ed
2w s. d. DoUGHERTY. =. NJ.
The Van Buren press., 1871-06-20
M A r r I e D

In Van 9urcn, on the 18th of June, by the
Rev. 5. McCurdy, Mr.. JOHN B. KILLER and
Mrs. ID c. BINGHAM, all of this county.
At Ozark, Ark, at the residence of the
brides father, on the 18th of June, 1871, by
the Rev, II. Pickett, Miss LorTA L~ daught-
er of Mr.. S. and Mrs. l.. L. Berry, to Mr.. LU-
cIus L. WITCH, all of Ozark, Ark.