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The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1881-07-30

A UNION Sunday School Picnic and
Basket Meeting will be held at old
Zion Cheat Neck on the 18th day
of August.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1881-07-30

On has been discovered in paying
quantities in the upper end of Mari
on county. A well at the depth of
670 feet produced oil of good quality.
A Marion county company, with a
capital of 100000 has leased about
5000 acres and is preparing to fur
Their develop the territory.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1881-07-30


A Mas. RIsHEL, who lives in Cheat
Neck, has killed Within a few days
past, near her own house, Is copper
snakes, 5 rattle snakes, and house
snake. One Of the rattle snakes was
over four mot 16, Powell, feet long,
and had 10 rattles and a button.
Two of the copper snakes were killed
in the house, they having crawled in
and secreted themselves. There
seems to have been den of the rep
tiles near the house, but the plucky
woman will get them all killed if she
keeps on at the present rate for
while. 1t is a wonder that none of
the family have been bitten, as the
snakes roamed over the premises at
their leisure. We learn that two
dogs were bitten at Mrs. Risheps
place. Our informant Mr. Joseph
Bowers, vouches for the truth of the
above statement.
Notwithstanding the skepticism of
the Fairmont West Virginidn the
above il true; howeyer,if Powell had
cot look at these snakes they would
have seemed to him to have been about
four les as many.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1881-07-30

"LINpsEY's Blood Searchcr'-thc
great medicine for fever and aguc,
malaria, and all blood poison. Don't
fail to use them.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1881-07-30

VERY nice huckelberries are in
market here. The price paid, we
learn, ranges from 35 to 50cents.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1881-07-30

AS MASTER ARLEY CHRISTIE was
fishing with seine on last Monday
morning, near the wharf, he caughta
full grown German carp and several
smaller ones. The latter he put back
in the river, and the former is now in
the aquarium of Mr.. Henry Hayes, at
his store. 1t is beautiful fish.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1881-07-30

If you desire a nice, large, cool
fresh sauces of Ice Cream, visit De
bolts Ice Cream Parlors.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1881-07-30

Why be weak, nervous and debili-
tated? Browns Iron Bitters will sure
Nv revive you.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1881-07-30

THE largest and incest stock of
shoes for men, women and children,
at Lazear, Finnell & Co.'S.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1881-07-30

THE NEW DOMINION and Wheeling
Weekly Register $3.50 year.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1881-07-30

To regulate the liver, stomach and
bowels, all you need is sellers Liv-
cr Pills." Take them and see.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1881-07-30

The NEW DOMINION and Wheeling
Weekly Intelltgencer, $3.50 year.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1881-07-30

For good cold ice cream and deli
cious strawberries, go to Debolt's Ice
Cream Saloon.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1881-07-30

The Nrw DcmSIoN, SI.5O q year,
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1881-09-08
Elk County Court PROCLAMATION.

WHEREAS, the Hon, VIM. D.
Brown, President Judge for the thirty
seventh Judicial District of Pennsyl-
vania, and Julius Jones, and George
Ed. Weis, Esquires, Associate Justices
in Elk county, have issued their pre-.
cepts, to me directed, for the time oi
holding of the Orphans Court, Court
of Common Pleas, General Quarter.
Sessions and Oyer and Termlner, at
Ridgway, for the county Of III on
the THIRD MONDAY IN SEPT.
1881, being the 18th day of the month,
to continue one week.
Notice is therefore given to the Cor
oner, Justice of the Peace and Con-
stables in and for the county of ELK,
to appear in their own proper persons,
with their records. inquisitions, and
remembrances, to do those things
which of their offices and in their be-
half appertain to be done, and all wit
nesses and other persons prosecuting
in behalf of the Commonw ealth against
any person or persons, are requested TO
be then and there attending, and not
to depart at their peril. Jurors are
requested to be punctual In their at
tendance at the appointed time, agree
able to notice.
Given under my hand and seal, at
the Sheriff's office, in Ridgway, the
25th day of August in the year of our
Lord one thousand eight hundred ana
eighty-one.
THOMAS SULLIVAN, Sheriff
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1881-09-08
PERSONALITIES.

Miss Jennie Hall is again able TO
appear on our streets.
--Alonzo Carman and sister visited
this Borough on Wednesday afternoon
last.
s. A. Rote, of Philadelphia, is in
Ridgway on a vacation for few
days.
WIN. Cuthbert and Cal. Luther
went to Reynoldsville on Wednes-
day last.
Clyde Kline is now busily engaged
in iDsuring the horses and cattle in
this vicinity.
Misses May and HELEN Little left
for Painsville, Ohio, last Tuesday
where they will attend school.
Bert and Arthur Bevier, two sons
of Mr.. Benz. Bevier, are paying 3
visit to their parents at this place.
The prisoners that left the Jail last
week nave not written Dack yet.
They should be reported absent without
leave.
Fred. H. Ely, Casper Kline, and
Miss Maggie Flynn, of this Borough,
are attending the Central Normal
School at Lock Haven.
&C. NJ. Nichols a former employee
of this Office returned to Ridgway on
Monday from Olean. He has been
sick with fever since Aug. 10.
Frank VanOrsdall and Miss Jennie
Morgester were married a few days
ago, and came to Ridgway on accom-
mediation Tuesday night, departing for
Driftwood Wednesday morning.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1881-09-08
A Fearful Fate.

|. --Abram Downing, well known to
almost everybody here and to many In
adjoining counties, met tragic death
In the woods near Leetonia last Sun
day evening. He LETT his home late In
the afternoon In company with an old
man named John Paisley, for the pur-
pose of watching o deer lick, which
was situated on Cedar Run, four miles
from the Leetonia tannery and about
thirty miles southwest of Wellsboro.
On arriving at the spot both men as
cended tree to platform which had
been erected some thirty feet from the
ground, and there patiently waited for
the deer to come down and drink. AT
about 8 o'clock terrific storm arose.
Lightning flashes were extremely
vivid and deafening thunder claps
resounded again and again with alarm
ing force and frequency through the
forest tbicket. The hunters con.
cluded to 60 home. Downing had
descended the tree and was reaching
for his gun, which Paisley had low
cred from the platform by means of a
string, when the hammer catcning in
the branches was drawn up and then
came down with such force as to cause
the weapon to explode, and Downing
was heard to exclaim, MY God, am
shot oh, this is the last of old Abe" "
Paisley came to his assistan ce as soon
as possible and at the request of the
wounded man went for help to the
nearest habitation. On the return OF
the rescuing party. Downing was
nowhere to be found. His coat and
vest were discovered at the foot of the
fatal tree, but the most diligent search
failed to reveal the whereabouts of the
wounded man. A fire was built and
the party remained on the ground all
night, and at daylight on Monday
| morning the search was renewed
Shortly afterwards the dead body OF
the poor hunter was found beneath
the underbruth in thicket about one
hundred yards from the scene of the
accident. The fatal ball had entered
the abdomen and passing downward
came out just below the left hip. Thus
ended the career of perhaps the mos;
famous hunter ever raised in Tioga
county. Downing was fifty-two years
of age, and for more than thirty years
past lived entirely by his gun. A wife
and family in Strengthened circum.
stances survive him. - WeiLSboro
gazette,
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1881-09-08
MRS. Z. CRAYSTON.

In returning thanks for past favors
respectfully begs to inform her friends
and the public generally that she has
just returned from New York where
she purchased large stock of Mili-
merry and fancy goods of the latest
styles, also nice selection of ladies'
Skirts, Plain and Fancy hosiery,
Ladies' and Childrens' Parasols, Hair
goods, fancy Chinaware, &C., which
she intends to sell as cheap as the
cheapest. Particular attention given to
trimming and in a style that cannot
be surpassed in this section. All are
invited to call and inspect her goods
before purchasing elsewhere. n10m6
Call at the West End Furnishing
Store and see the McCabe reclining
chair.
Camp chairs, canvass cots, lounges,
wood and marble top tables at the
West End.
"A. Swartz Ross, Merchant Tailor,
SiSil vi the Icu lIonI, AidhSS HOuDy
suits. Fits guaranteed.
Bowers keeps Halls Giant Frame
extension table at the West End Store
the best table in the market.
Marble and slate mantles fur
nished and set by
w. S. SERVICE, Agt.
New stock of Boots just received
at the New York Store - Hand
made. Will be sold at low
prices.
For headache. sick headache, take
Peruna.
Your duty is to keep from getting
sick, if you can. With Peruna you
can.
What the ladies say about the
Vapor Stove:
1t bakes better than the Cook Stove.
L Iwould not have believed it posi-
BILE to do such an ironing and not heat
up the house.
I can start fire in one minute.
1t is as portable as sewing ma
chine. w. S. SERVICE, Agt.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1881-09-08
RPPLgro H'sAMGs,CAH CYCLIC.
pEEsA

This admirable work is now COM
pletein 16vols. Eachvolume contains800
pages. 1t makesa complete and we'll
selected library, and no one can
afford to do without it who would keep
well informed. Price So 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.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1881-09-08
DEATH.

PRovIN.-Aug. 25, 1881, of spinal
meningitis, aged - months, Anna
May, infant daughterof Sanford S.
and Cathrine A. Provin, of John.
sonburg.
Thrice happy are the little ones who,
in the morning of life, are removed
from the sin, care, and sorrow of the
world. The Lord in goodness gives,
and in kindness takes away-that
they may bloom in the Peace and Joy
of Paradise and that he may wean
(even through sorrow our affection
from things on earth, and help us
long for the things in Heaven.
"She died to sin. she died to cares,
But for a moment felt the rod;
O mourner such, the Lord declares,
Such are the children Of our Cod"
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1881-09-08
HOnOred and BleSt.

When board of eminent phyis-
clans and chemists announced the dis
covery that by combining some well
known valuable remedies, the most
wonderful medicine was produced,
which would cure such wide range
of diseases that most all other remedies
could be dispensed with, many were
skeptical; but proof of its merits by
actual trial has dispelled all doubt, and
to-day the discoverers of that great
medicine, Hop Bitters, are honored
aud blessed by all as benefactors -
Democrat.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1881-09-08

Ayers Ague Cure should be in
every household in regions where
Fever and Ague prevail. 1t should
he taken as preventative by every
resident aud traveller in malarial
districts.
"A large stock of corn and gloss
starch, only l0c q pound at Morges
ter's.
The City of st. Paul, a first-class,
large new design. wood cook stove,
take look at it before purchasing a
stove. w. S. SERVICE, Ag't.
Choice Flour. In barrels only
S7,25. In sacks only 81 90 at Morges-
ter's.
Governor Hoyt and the legislative
committee appointed to make arrange.
ments for the representation of Penn
sylvania at the Yorktown centennial
celebration, have decided that l,5OO
men of the National Guard, to be
selected from the different regiments,
will be taken to Yorktown.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1881-09-08
From Death to Life.
lPhiladelphin Press.l

VI IToSsJ
The transfer of the weak suffering
President from the malaria-laden
breezes of the Potomac flats to the
life-giving salty atmosphere of Long
Branch was accomplished yesterday
with complete success. The increase
in the fever after he was comfortably
established in the cottage at Elberon
indicated only the reaction after the
excitement and the result of neces-
sarily fatiguing journey. The diff
culties and dangers in the way of his
removal, were very many. The risk
was great, but it seemed to offer the
one chance for his life, and the doctors
agreed with their patient when in
weak but firm accents he said to them
II think 1 am entitled to that
| chance"
The whole country stood ready to
turn out and aid in giving him this
| chance. There was very little, how
ever, for the great multitude to do
save to give him their silent sympathy
and offer up in his behalf a fervent
prayer. What could be done to render
his journey as safe, expeditions and
comfortable as possible was done with
promptness, thoroughness and utmost
good will. Strong men bore him from
his sick-chamher to the conveyance
provided with as much gentleness and
care as n mother could show to her
sick child. The careful drive to the depot
through the crowds standing rever-
emily by with uncovered heads was
one of the many touching incidents of
this memorable journey. They gazed
in silence and in tears at the wan,
wasted features of the man they were
so well used to see in the full vigor of
robust strength. The train received
its precious burden, and until it had
carried it to its destination the physi-
clans had control of the road. No
shrek of whistle or clang of bell was
allowed to reach the ears of that pros
trate passenger. All trains aloug the
line were stopped and the Presidents
train given the supreme right of way.
No putting engine was suffered to pass
it and all smoke and unnecessary
noise was carefully suppressed. The
big engine which was assigned to
haul the Presidents train was fur
nished with new muffer to prevent
the noisy escape of steam, and, as if
in sympathy with the occasion, re-
strained its usual demonstration, in
the language of our correspondent, "to
a slight wheeze and subdued cough"
What may be the result of the trans
planting of this feeble, flickering
germ of life to a more congenial at
mosphere no one can more than hope.
The change was accomplished APP
parently without entailiug upon the
President even the usual fatigue of a
well man after Il long abroad journey.
AS the news circulated that the Presi-
dent was established in his new Long
Branch quarters without showing any
signs of discomfort from the journey a
grateful sigh of relief went up from
an anxious people over the whole land.
The increased pulse later in the day
showed that the sensitive patient was
not to escape entirely. But the
country will take heart and hope,
thank God that He has done so much,
and pray the more earnestly that He
will complete the good work until our
patient, heroic President is again re-
stored to his people.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1881-09-08
LIST OF CAUSES.

GET down for trial at the Septem-
~ Der Term of the Court of Common
Pleas of Elk County, commencing on
Monday, September 10Th, 1881:
/. C!earfield County Bank vs.. .. r.
Farley. No. /, November Term, 1877.
2. Thomas p. Merritt VS.. j. w.
Brown. No. l28, May Term, 1878.
3. Jordan S. Neel, vs., Johu Win
CART. No. 26, September Term, 1873.
4. Frank Poliman VS.. Morgester &
Jackson. No. 10, September Term,
1879.
5. The Township of Fox VS.. John
NJ 'Mackin ct al. No. Sc, May Term
1880.
q. Robert Young ct al. vs.. Geo.
Carrier ct al. No. 20, Fovember term
1880.
7. Robert Young ct al. VS.. Geo. Car.
rier ct al. No. 80, November Term,
1880.
s. J. It. Hyde vs.. Gilman T. Wheel
er. No. SO, November Term, 1880.
.. Daniel Euwer ct ct. VS.. G. r.
Farley ct al. No. 40, January Term,
1881.
10. Ellis Lewis VS.. g. r. Sexton.
No. 8, May Term, 1881.
II. w. I'll. Osterhout VS.. Thos. Sui
livan, Sheriff, &c, ct al No. 2S, May
Term, 1881.
Il. Joseph Wilhelm VS.. James H..
English. No. ~, May, 1881.
FRED, SCHGNING,
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1881-09-08
Council Proceedings.

Ridgway, Pa, Sept. 6, 1881.
Regular meeting of Town Council
at 9 A. NJ.
Present-Mr. MoCauley, President,
and Messrs. Osterhout, Thayer, Hyde,
and Oyster.
Minutes of last meeting were read
and approved.
Mr.. Wensel appeared before the
Council and asked that an alley along
the rear of his lot No. - be opened.
Referred to the Committee on Streets
and Bridges. iar, IS
Announcement was made of the
existence Of nuisances on Zion's Hill
and at other places in the Borough,
created by waterclosets and pigstys,
to the inconvenience and danger to
health of the people. When on mo-
ton Mr.. Osterhout was appointed a
committee of one to investigate and
cause said nuisances to be abated.
Complaint was made by Mr.. Oster
hout that the bridges over the Clarion
river and Elk creek respectively were
in bad condition and unsafe. Also
that several crossings on Main street
needed to be lowered to the grade of
the plank road, and others needed to
he rebuilt or repaired, aud that much
rubbish scattered about the streets
should be removed.
j. II. Hagerty, Street Commissioner
returned the duplicate of road taxes
furnished him by the Borough. with
II statement showing names of those
who had worked their road taxes with
amount so worked by each, when the
Secretary was directed to prepare u
duplicate of the remaining taxes un-
worked and place the same in the
hands of the Borough Collector for
collection.
On motion it was ordered, That the
Street Commissioner be directed TO
cause lhe grass and weeds on Main
street, AS well as the other principal
streets of the Borough when needed,
moved and raked together, and same,
with all refuse plank, stones and rub
bish hauled away and properly dis
posed of.
On motion it was ordered, That the
Committee on ordinances be directed
to prepare ordinances authorizing the
abatement of all nuisances in the
Borough; amending the ordinance on
on Dogs and Bitches; And providing
for the collection of license from all
proprietors of shows, thraters or places
of amusement for pay before opening
and proceeding with the same.
Council on motion adjourned to
Monday, 18th inst, at 0 A. NJ.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1881-09-08

just now there seems to be q great
furor in the matter of life insurance,
and new and sensational associations
are being formed for various purposes,
among the latest of which is the
Mutual Birth Assessment Association
founded in Union county. Claims
against the Association are those
arising from bir hs only, and are pay
able sixty days from receipt of proof,
by IL physician's certificate, or the GER
tificate of two reliable persons. Births
within year of the date of the certifi
cate will not be recognized; no dis.
tlnction is made as to sex or health Of
child, and the Associotion must be
notified within ten days of its birth
by the beneficiary. The Association
extends it's helping hands to all mar
ried folks, who are the only class that
can become members Certificates are
written for amounts from $500 to $1,000,
IA certificate for tie former costing
S4. % and the latter S25. Members do
not become beneficiaries until year
after obtaining certificates, and III that
time they are not subject to ASSESS
ment. The assessment will not ex-
ceed Sl.25 Oh IA $1,000 certificate, $3.50
on $1,000 certificate, and $3.40 on d
$1,000 certificate. Neglect to pay an
assessment within thirty days aft er
notice forfeits the mem bership. When
Il member becomes beneficiary he is
entitled to the face Of his certificate or
so much thereof as one assessment,
less the cost of collection shall amount
TO. This is positively the latest i'll
suranne Urinklp
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1881-09-08
DRESSMAKING.

Mrs. F. Pollman having moved into
the house Of Jas. Penfield near the
Catholic church wishes to inform the
citizens of Ridgway and vicinity that
she is prepared to do in a neat and
satisfactory manner all kinds of plain
sewing and dressmaking,a lat reasonable
prices. All persons having work in
this line are respectfully invited to
give her a call. nl5m3
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1881-09-08

The american Agricuiturist for
September first, is, as usual, illus
trated with some sixty original en-
cravings and sketches, which are both
pleasing and instructive. Besides the
useful assortment of useful, practical
articles, the work of the Season, etc.,
including Plan for Cheap Slos: Illus
trations of" Polonius" and "Iroquois"; +;
New Strawberries; Treatment of Gel
cry: special contribution appears from
DR.. Salmon, on "Controling Contag-
ious Diseases of Aninals"; Prof.
Arnold on Butter Substitutes; Prof.
Beal (Michigan Agricultural College,
on "Improving Cereals";"Beecher's
Clearing" D. w. Judd; Railroads
and Agriculture" by Edward Atk-
inson; "Shaving Corn Fodder" by
Col. Weld; Horse Shoeing," by
DR.. Slade, Of Harvard University;
"Garget, Its Causes, Symptoms, and
Cure" by Dr. Miles, of Houghton
Farm';" " Rules for Right Living"
by Mrs. Leland; "The Great Grain
and Produce Speculation, Bulls and
Bears, Prospective prices, etc." by
Orange Judd. Terms 81. so a year; I5e
a copy. Orange Judd Co., Publishers,
New York. Ifany Of our readers are
desirous of subscribing for this excel
lent agricultural journal they can do so
through this office. Price Sl.50.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1881-09-08
C. C. MESSENGER,

DRUGGIST e. 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, 1881-09-08
Grand Ball.

There will be Grand Ball at
Hyde's Opera House, Ridgway, Pa,
on Friday Evening, September
8, 1881. All are cordially invited
to attend. Musicby Miller's Quad
rifle Band. Tickets $1.OO.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1881-09-08
Business Cards.
GEO. a. RAJ HBuk.
ATTORNEY-AT-LAW.

Main street, Ridgway, Elk Co., Pa.
Particular attention given to the
examination of titles, also to patents
and patent cases.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1881-09-08
w. l.. VILLA Ms,

Late of Strattanville), Physician and
Surgeon, Ridgway, Pa. Office in
Halls Brick Building (up stairs)-
References-J. d. Smith, H. l..
Young, r. Rulofson, Strattanville;
Major John Kitley, w. w. Green
land, Clarion. Has practiced his
profession sccessfully for more than
ten Years.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1881-09-08

AT meeting of the Ridgway
Borough School Board held last
Friday evening, the bond of treasurer
Oyster with w. H. Osterhout as sur
ETY., in the sum of $4,000 was approved.
The salary of the Treasurer was fixed
at one-half per cent. for receiving and
one-half per cent. for disbursing the
monies of the district.
The salary of the Secretary was
fixed at $50 per annum.
Messrs. Hamblen and Bordwell
were appointed committee to super
intend the draining of the schoO
house cellar, and other repairs to the
cellar.
For weakness of anV kind take