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The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1881-01-20
The T., $ Notes.

If you want to keep in style you
will have to Jet the measles.
Elder Hdland preached again at
the Mt.Zion 4urch Sunday Jan. 9th.
-Okes says he has the inside track
now.
Poor Geoge is having all sorts of
bad luck He received a neat little
mitten since We last wrote.
Mr. Robimon made his appearance
on the hill ONE more.
The peddhr with the gray team of
mules went through this place last
Thursday. Piper rags are now scarce.
The Spring Run school began on
Monday of lat week.
Wonder who all are going to the
S. S convention at Penfield next Fri
day and Saturday?
William Luce went to st. Mary's
last "Wednesday.
Snow is npw about twenty inches
deep in the Woods.
d. G. irwin says the ELK Apvo-
CATE is the best county paper printed.
Subscribe for the ADVOCATE.
The thaw on Thursday last caught
a severe cold or Friday morning.
Look out for the cold spell the
prophet says is coming.
II E LEPUONE.
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LIST OF CAUSES.

SET down for trial at tile January
Term of the Court of Common Pleas
of Elk county commencing on Mon
day, January oath, 1881.
/. L, Saltonstall ct AL, Trustees,
VS.. J. s. Hyde ct al. No. "a, August
term, 1867.
2 Francis A. Lesch VS. John Hof-
man, number 81, November term,
1874,
8 S. A. Olmstead vs w. H.. Schrafn
ct ell, number SO, January term. 1879.
4 Elias Meyer ct al, EX'r, &c.t va
Hezekiah Meyer. Number 8, Sep
telnber term, 1879.
5 Frank Pollman VS. Morgester g.
Jackson. Number IS, September
term, 1879.
d. A Pontius VS. Conrad Meyer,
Jr. Number 35, November term,
1879.
Z Fredericks, Monroe & Company
VS. c. r. Farley. Number 36, January
term, 1880.
E. H. Darrah VS. John X. Moore
ct al. Number 63, May term 1880.
9 Charles A. Lyon vs. F. X. Sorg.
Number 70, May term 1850.
10 r. Ruloson VS. G. II. Wheeler.
Numler 10, September term, 1880.
IL +. w, Maybee VS. Powell d
Kline. Number 81, September term,
1880.
II j. S. Hyde VS. Maurice Sherman.
Number %, November term, 1880.
FRED. SCHENING, Clerk.
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Personal Items,

Miss Jennie Gresh we learn is
seriously ill at this writing.
County Superintendent d ixon has
moved his office to the new Court
House.
Chas. b. Badger for some time past
a resident of this place has gone to
Texas, so they say.
Mrs. w. G. Healy and daughter
Matte are home again after an absence
of several weeks.
Charles Johnson, clerk at Oster-
houts store, is sick with the measles
at the Hyde House.
F. G. & Louis Ely have taken the
saw mill at Elk Creek to run by the
thousand. B. F. Ely stocks the mill.
DR.. Farley, we are sorry to learn,
is laid up in Philadelphia with bro
ken leg, the result of an accidental
fall.
Mrs. Weaver who has been visit
ing i'll this place for several days past
returned home to Lock Haven last
Friday.
VIM. Clyde and son of Milestone,
were in town this week, being com
PEELED to stay day or so on account of
q sick horse.
There wass party of young folks
went to Wilcox on Friday night last
week. What in the "duce' did they
do with all that pop corn.
e. G. Rishell, of Athens, Pa,
brother of j. d. Rishell, principal of
the Ridgway Graded Schools, has
been in town for several days.
Yesterday afternoon Will Dickin-
son was kicked in the face by a horse
We have not learned whether the in
juries are of very serious nature or
not.
john Meisinger, of Clarion, who
has for sometime past been visiting
his brothers and sister at this place
returned home to Clarion on Thurs
day of last week.
The term of Jas. H. Hagerty as
postmaster at Rldgway is about to ex
pire. A petition signed by great
number of our citizens has been for
warded to President Hayes for Mr..
Hagerty's reappointment although
for twelve years he has served the
public in his present capacity, yet
the people almost regardless of party
affiliations desire his reappointment
and have so expressed themselves in the
petition above alluded to. Ridgway has
been for some time third class office,
and therefore Presidential appoint
nent. This appointment will give
Mr.. Hagerty a further lease Of four
years. The kind of civil service re-
form that retains an efficient officer
as in this case is highly satisfactory to
all grades of people.
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Not A Beverage.

"They are not beverage, but a
medicine, with curative properties of
the highest degree, containing no
poor whiskey or poisonous drugs.
They do not tear down an already de-
bilitated spstem, but build it up. One
bottle contains more hops, l.. e. more
real hop strength, than barrel of
ordinary beer Every druggist in
Rochester sells them, and the pbysici-
ans prescribe them. ."-Evening En-
press on Hop Bitters.
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AGENTS. For the complete and
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STANLEY IN AFRICA

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1t is more fascinating than romance
contains over 700 pages, and striking
Illustrations.
Send for circulars and terms and Sc
cure Territory at once, for this, the
most interesting and popular book of
the day. Address,
VIM. FLINT, Publisher.
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g.. n47 Il.
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DIED.,

WOOD. In Ridgway, Pa, Dee. 23rd,
1880, of chicken poX, Ella n. young
est daughter Of Andrew and Mary
A. Wood, aged s months and II
days.
WOoD.-In Ridgway, Pa. Dec. 25th.
1880, of diphtheria, frankie L.
only son OF Andrew and Mary A.
Wood, aged years, 9 months and +
days.
WoOD.-Friday, Jan. II, 1881, Ruth
E., daughter of Andrew and Mary
Il. Wood, Of quick consumption, at
the age OF 4 years, 6 months, and IL
days.
Thus in less than a month have
three household pets been snatched by
the "unequal hand of DEATH" from
the cheerful tireside, and warm infiu-
ence OF Il parents love to the solitude
of the silent tomb. No child SO young
but that it may lay down the lnysteri-
Gus link of existence, nor yet a head
so hoary but that the summons of
death may call to the lowly grave. In
this triple atfiiction the family have
the sympathy OF the entire COM
munity.
AARoN-Minnie, infant daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. T. Aaron, on
Tuesday, Jan. 49, 1881. The child
was born on February 20, 1880.
The interment took place in the
Catholic Cemetery Wednesday after
noon.
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Baby Saved,

Wea thankful to say that our
baby was permanently cured of dan
gerous and protracted irregularity of
the bowels by the use of Hop Bitters
by its mother, which at the same time
restored her to perfect health and
strength. The parents, Rochester, n.
Y. See another column. Buffalo
ErDreSS.
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APPLETo N'SAMER,CAN CYCLIC
PEDlA.

This admirable work is now COM
pletein 16vols. Eachvolume containsS00
pages. 1t makesa complete and well
selected library, and no one can
afford to do without it who would keep
well informed. Price S5 20 in cloth,
5000 in leather, or $500 in elegant
half Turkey. For particulars address,
w. H. Fairchild, Portville, Gait. Co.,
n. Y, who has been duly appointed
agent for Elk county by G. X. Judson,
general agent.
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EsTRAY NOTICE.

There came to the premises of Lewis
Boyington, in Horton township, Elk
county, Pa, about the middle of last
October, three year old COW having
line back. red sides, and being par
TALLY white. Any person owning
said COW will please come forward,
prove property, pay charges and take
her away or she will be disposed of
according to law.
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BrOckpOrt Jabberings.

The lumbermcn in this section, as
a general thing, have their jobs COM
pleted.
The keystone saw mill is running
double time.
-"Who r w. took a trip to Rey-
noldsville about Christmas. 1t is also
necessary to state that he came back
with Mrs. Horton by his side. That
your future lifetime may be bright, is
our most earnest wish,
Reuben was very much disap-
pointed few days ago when he went
in search of his "galn to her old board
ing place, returning only to find her
at the place whence he had started.
-Brockport runs strong to drink.
Some take so much that the splash
ings of the waves knock them over.
A sad ati1iction has hefallen Mr..
and Mrs. l.. G. Short in the death of
their three children which occurred IN
one short week, of diphtheretic Group.
The first was buried on Christmas and
the third and last on Saturday follow
ing. While on their way to bury the
first, they were overtaken by a mes
senger telling them to bring when
coming back a coffin for the second
child, which had died. Their distress,
therefore, can better be imagined than
described. 'nhe blow falls with terri
bic force upon the healtbroken parents
ana a gloom is cast over them which
time alone can remove.
Anthony Groves has at last taken
unto himself the rib that was intended
for him.
Edward, while returning from
over the water, slipped and fell on the
ice and for some reason hasn't sat
square ever since.
Measles are again going the rounds.
There are about twelve cases in this
neighhorhood. NUMBER ll's.
Brockport, Jan. IS.
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The highest class s-standing obtained by any
pupil in room No 8 is gG.
The following are the names of pupils be-
longing to said room who received more than
90 per cent. at the monthly examination for
class-standing.
"A" Grade, (Senior) Fred. Adrch, 81!
~" Grade, lJunioD Ada Miller, 90.
"Dn Grade.-Willie Sweet ,95; George Schre-
ner, 9j; Geuni Johnson. 95;
&c" Grade, Willie Beckwith, Sc; Mamie
Mexican, 95; Allie Houghtaling, 81; Otto
Schreiner, 81.
]. b. JOHNSON, Principal.
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Merchant Tailoring.

Best goods in the market, made by
competent workmen, fits guaranteed,
and work delivered promptly at the
time agreed on are among the sound
business principles on which A.
Swartz Ross is building up a good
business in the tailoring line. You
will find his shop on Main street,
Ridgway, Pa, over Powell d Kime's
store. Remember the place, and
remembering it don't fail to call, ex-
anime samples and leave your order
for O suit of clothes.
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Look Here.

The undersigned can cure fever
sores without pain or use of the knife.
My motto is, "No cure, no pay" 1
charge according to your means.
Those living at a distance can write
enclosing Stamp for postage. All
letters promptly answered.
Receipts sold to physicians on reas-
enable terms. Address,
n, V. LENT,
Ridgway, Elk Co. Pa
Residence two miles from Ridgway
on the Warren pike,
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The Inauguration Parade.
AN INVITATION TO ALL CIVIC BODIES
REGARDLESS OF POLITICS.

Washington, January l2.-The fol-
lowing notice was issued by the Inau
eural Committee to-day: "The Exec
utive Committee i'm charge of the
unofficial ceremonies and parade Incl
dent to the Inauguration of General
james A. Garfield as President of the
United States on the 4th of March next
has extended invitations to all military
organizations known to the Adjutant
General of the several States, To which
there has been very favorable re-
spOnse fran all parts of the Union.
The Committee through the press eX-
tend a cordial invitation to all civic
and other associations throughout the
Union to be present and participate
in said parade, which we are already
assured will surpass anything of the
kind in the history of the country.
This invitation is extended to those
resident in all parts of the Union re-
gardless of political affiliation. Ac-
ceptance should be made with the
least possible delay, giving the num-
Der of persons coming, etc.
III. c. CoRBIN,
Assistant Adiutant General, United
States Army, Corresponding Sec'y.
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The Census,
FIFTY MILLION POPULATION IN THE
UNITED STATES,

The Superintendent of the Census has just
published an approximate statement of the
aggregate population of all the States and
Territories, and says that the figures will
probably be found to vary but slightly from
the final statement. The total population of
the countryis placed at 50,l52,509, against 3s,-
55S371 in 1870, showing an increase of 59i, ,lSS
or at the rate of 30, ,O7 per cent,
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J. s. BoRpWELL, NJ. D.

ELECTIC PHYSICIAN * SURG'N,
Has removed his office from Centre
street to Main street, Ridgway, Pa, in
the second story of the new brick
building of John G. Hall, west of the
Hyde House.
Oflice hours Il to p. NJ. ITO PM
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l. o. of @. Z.

Ridgway Lodge $50, I. o. of o. f,
meets every Thursday evening. Wis
iting members are cordially invited to
attend.
OFFICERS:
NJ. Cohen, n. G.; j. A. Ross, V. g.,
r. s. Gross, Sec'y; j. w. Smith, Asst
Sec'y; Fl. II. Wensel, Treasurer.
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c. C. MES8EMGER.

DRUGGIST & PARMACEUTIST,
n. w. corner of Main and Mill streets.
Ridgway, Pa, full assortment of care
fully selected Foreign and Domestic
Drugs. Prescriptions carefully dis
pensed at all hours, day or night,
vln3y
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1881-01-20

"A young Wisconsin couple started
on train of the Chicago and North
western railroad to hunt up a Justice
of the Peace, with view to getting
spliced. An accident delayed them at
Geneva Junction, and it was arranged
that the young man should proceed to
Crystal Lake to make preparations for
the wedding there, while his compan-
ion would return to Geneva Lake to
await notice that all was ready. I'm
fortunately, the young lady became
impatient, and the next day started to
meet her lover. He at the same time
started to meet her. The consequence
was that they kept sending each other
messages and travelling after and mis-
sing each other until the young
woman, tired and disgusted, returned
home with the determination to give
up the proposed marriage entirely, nor
could any remonstrances or prayer
after her unhappy lover succeeded in
finding her again, change this reso-
luton. Thereupon he brought suit
against the railroad company for dam
ages. His claim, however, is only
$29. 10, at which figure he sums up his
travelling expenses and the cost of the
presents he had made to his faithless
sweetheart.
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List of Licenses for Jan. Term, 1881.

NOTICE is hereby given that the following
persons have filed their petitions for License
in my office, and that they will be presented
to the Court of Quarter Sessions on WedpeS-
day, January 26, 1851, at O'CLOCK L. NJ:
TAVERN,
BENEzETTE.
/. Henry Blesh,
2. G.. l.. Winslow.
BENzINGER-
8. F. X. Sorg.
4. John Collins,
8. John Reagan.
RIDGwAY BOROUGH.
6. James McFarin,
Z. w. IL. Schram.
ST. MARYs BOROUGH.
s. Anthony Schauer,
o. Joseph F.. Windfelder.
10. Lorenz Vogel,
II. William Gies,
u. James Rogan,
l3. Henry Luhr,
Ii. John Fochtman.
EATING HOUSE.
JAY.
10. Cornelius Connolly.
FOX.
lG. James B. McQuonc,
II. George +. Spooer,
IS. Patrick Fahey.
RIDGwAY BOROUGH.
10. James Maginnis,
90 George 7. Aaron.
ST. MARYS BOROUGH.
q. Jacob Kraus,
%. William Zelt.
STORE.
FOX.
49, DR.. II. Stressley.
ST. MARYs BOROUGH,
a. Joseph Wilhelm.
t'That if any person or persons shall neg
lect or refuse to lift his. her, or their License
within FIFTEEN DAYS after the same has
been granted such neglect or refusal shall be
deemed a forfeiture of said License
PurdOn " "a, page 0i3.
FRED. SCHCENING, Clerk @. S.
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G. w. NICHOLS,
CONTRACTOR AND BUILDER,
Ridgway, Elk Co., Pa.

Estimates for all kinds of buildings
cheerfully furnished Building of
school houses speciality. JOB work of
all kinds promptly attended to.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1881-01-20

That splendid organ sold by d. S
Andrus & Co., Williamsport, Pa, for
S75. cash-with Z stops, solid wal
nut case and FEET 81 inches high, is
sold now for $4,000 with one more
stop and the grand organ knee swell
additional. Write them. Terms easy
on long time also.
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PENNSYLVANIA POPULATION

The following statement of the population
of Pennsylvania, according to the census of
1850, is furnished by the Census Bureau at
Washington. The statement is still subject
to possible corrections, by reason of the dis
covery of omissions or duplication of names
in the lists of inhabitants returned.
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MARRIED..

GAINoR-- DAVIDSON. - At the resi-
dence Of the brides parents, Port
land mills, Elk county, Pa, Jan. / l,
1881, by Hiram Carman, Esq. Mr..
Peter GainOr to Miss Katie David
son. both of Itlli county.
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HYDE HOUSE.

w. H. SCHRAM, Proprietor,
Ridgway, Elk county, Pa.
Thankful for the patronage hereto
fore so literally bestowed upon him,
the new proprietor hopes, by paying
strict attention to the comfort and con-
venience of guests, to merit a continu-
ance of the same. Oct30'69
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This record of attendance, puctuality, and
department, is taken from the report to the
secretary. The average ciass-standing of each
pupil is ascertained by an examination held
at the end of the month. Parents are re-
quested to examine the report and visit the
schools
HIGH SCHOOL. DFRA RTMENT
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Miss Maggie Flynn and Charles Meenai
have completed the present Senior course
and are pursuing more advanced stud les.
j. d. RISHELI., PRINCIPAL
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". L, WILLIAMS.

Late of Strattanville), Physician and
Surgeon, Ridgway, Pa. Office in
Halls Brick Building (up stairs)-
References-J. ID. Smith, II. L.
Young, r. Rulofson, Strattanville;
Major John Kitley, w. w. Green
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ten years.
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Get your note-heads, letter heads
and envelopes neatly printed at THE
ADVOCATE oskice
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Rislev's Witch Hazel

Cures Headache, Burns, Sprains
Cuts, Wounds, Rheumatism, Tooth
ache. Earache, etc Warranted equal
to any made, at half price.
6 OF. Bottles 25 cent; Pint Bottles so
cents; Quarts 81.
Have your druggist order, if he has
not in stock, of
CHARLES +. RISLEY & CO.,
Wholesale Druggists, "a Cortlandt
ST., New York City. n47 Am.
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Business Cards.
GEO. a. EArH3Usi
HALL s. H'GAULEY

ATTORNEY-AT-L
Office in new brick building, Main
street, Ridgway, Elk Co., Pa. v82t
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About the handsomeSt eight-page paper
in the country. y.'-Philadelph Times.
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uccessive census :

POPULATION OF PRINCIPAL CITIES.
The following is an approximate state
meut of the population of cities having lU0,-
600 inhabitants and upward
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1881-01-20

The present population of Pennsylvania is
l2S2, 2,73S an increase since 1870 of 760,7S7 or at
the rate of 2l.6 per cent. In the following ta-
bic is given the population Of Pennsylvania
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