Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1898-06-30
Driftwood Locals.
(From our regular correspondent.)
DRIFTWoOD, June 30, 1898.

DRIFTWoOD, June 30, 1898.
The following programme has been
prepared for the celebration on the
Fourth of July:
Parade, 900 a. m-Charles Gleason, Marshal.
Line of march through the principal streets
and to Grove Knoll where G. w. Huntley Jr.,
Esq, will deliver the GRAFTON.
The bicycle races will be started at LOO O'Clock,
p. M. and will consist of the following, me prizes
Of which have been donated by the bu' ness
firms of town:
First Race, Half Mile Open.
First prize-Par of bic trousers. Second
prize-cyclometer.
Second Race, Mile Handicap.
First prize-pair bic shoes. Second prize
Sweater. Third prize Cap
Third Race, Two lille Lap.
First prize-Gold Medal. Second prize-Silver
medal Third prize-Silver medal.
Fourth Race
Consolation, winners in pre- Gus races barred.
First prize-Bicycle lamp. Sc md prize-Bcy-
Gle bell. Third prize Belt.
2:3O p. m.-Dance in Grove
ZOO p. m.-Bicycle parade. Two handsome
prizes offered for most handsomy decorated
ladies' and gentlemen's wheels.
7:30 to $3.50 p. m-Balloon ascension and fire
works, after which the scene of celebration will
be transferred to Grove Knoll, where large
platform has been erected for dancing. Bicycle
riders from Emporium, cameron, SteTlinB Run,
Sinnemahoning and surrounding community
are invited to join the local riders in the races
~
Mrs. B. III. Osborne spent several
days of last week with friends in Du-
Bois.
Capt Charles Barclay, of Sinnema-
honing, transacted business here Tues
day evening.
Miss Edna Mitchell has returned
from an extended visit with friends in
Williamsport.
Mrs. Carroll and two daughters of
Charlestown, w. Va, are visiting w.
r. Chatham and family.
L. w. Gleason and wife, of Medix
Run, spent ssveral days this week with
the latter's parents here.
F. X. Blumle, of the county seat, was
in town on Tuesday shaking hands
with his numerous friends.
Miss Jennie Dunbar and Miss Molly
Pitcher, of Canton, are visiting at the
home of the Messrs. Gleason.
J Augustus Jones's vaudeville show
gave two performances here Wednes-
day, both of which were fairly well at
tended.
Dan Foust, the genial conductor on
A. V. r. R., accommodation, has re-
sumed duty after enjoying weeks
vacation.
The fantastic parade on the Fourth
| will be one of the features of the cele-
bration. Some of the boys are working
up surprises in the way of outfits.
Rev. j. A. Anderson, of Williams
| port, formerly pastor Of this parish,
! spent several days with friends here,
| returning to Williamsport Monday,
Mrs. F. E. Richardson and daughters
Ruth and Bessie, went to Lock Haven
on Wednesday,, to attend the COM
mencement exercises at the Normal
School of which their daughter and
sister, Miss Ada Richardson, is a
graduate.
J. A. Mutthersbough and family
have taken up residence in their new
home on Driftwood avenue, and G. w.
Huntley, Esq, who purchased the
house vacated by the former, is NOV
ing into his purchase. Mr.. Huntley
and his estimable wife will be welcome
additions to our residents.
"Bud" Mutthersbough had a 'spilP'
at the p & E. depot on Saturday, while
hauling goods for w. II. Mitchell. The
king-bolt broke, letting the rear portion
of the wagon drop, which frightened
the horse and it ran away. The horse
was caught near the opera house, be-
fore any damage had been sustained
The local candidates for Associate
Judge, S. D. McCoole and John Nc.
Donald, are hustling around among
their friends working up their politi
cal strength to the winning point
Both gentlemen are carrying on {
clean friendly campaign and as botl
are popular it will be hard matter
to pick the winner.
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