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Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1901-12-26
Mai. |. B. Browns Candidacy.
THE PRESS

Maj. Isaac B. Brown, who during the
past fourteen years has so faithfully
and efficiently filled the responsible
position of Deputy Secretary of Inter
nal Affairs, in the following letter to
the people, says:
"Another claim which submit ought
to be seriously considered, is that of
county of Erie. This county and the
counties of Crawford, Mercer, Venango,
Forest, Clarion, Warren, Mexican, Pot
ter, Cameron, Elk, Jefferson and Law
renee, constituting northwestern Penn
sylvania, are practically the northwest
quarter of the states territory, and yet
there is not one of the Chiefs of De
partments of the State Government
who resides in any of the counties
, above named. All the State officers,
including Governor, Lieutenant Gov
ernor, Auditor General, State Treas
urer Secretary of Internal Affairs and
other heads of departments, including
also the fourteen Justices of the Su-
preme and Superior Courts of the
| Commonwealth, reside outside the ter
| ritory of these counties.
81, of course, cannot claim to repre-
sent all these counties, but [ speak of
existing conditions which argue in
| favor of naming one of our State offic-
ers from that quarter of the State"
Major Brown, during all these years,
has had almost exclusive charge of the
department, one of the most important
at the State Capital and his election to
the head of the department should be
insisted upon by the counties of the
Northwest, counties that are always
loyal to the Republican nominees, yet
never received recognition at the hands
of the Republican party. We hope to
see a solid delegation from this section
of the State at the next Republican
State Convention and loyal battle
waged for Maj. Browns nomination.
1t is high time justice was accorded
this section of Pennsylvania.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1901-12-26
Geo. R. yosburg Dies in Oregon.

The Dubois Courier, of Friday, con-
tains the following account of the
death of George r. Vosburg, a former
well-known Cameron county lumber
man:
''It was with much surprise that the
people of this community learned yes
terday morning of the death of George
r. Vosburg, which occurred at Port
land, Oregon, where he had spent
much of his time the last ten years, or
since Mr.. Dubois began investing in
timber lands on the Pacific coast. The
announcement occasioned deep sorrow
as we'll as surprise. 1t was not general
ly known that he had been ailing espe-
cially of late, although he had within
two or three years commenced to yield
to the burden of old age bodily, while
he retained the vigor of spirit which
made him positive quantity with the
co-workers who carried the axe of
civilization on to the Sinnemahoning
waters half Il century ago, and on to
the head waters of Sandy Lick quarter
of century later.
Born in Broome county, n. Y, his
life became one ofachievements. When
lie was but little more than 20 years of
age, back in the fifties, he came to
Driftwood, Cameron county, then
known as The Fork where he became
the representative of people having
large lumber interests in the vicinity,
and conducted for number ofyears
the first post Office established there.
While 80 situated he became the asso-
ciate of Soloman Mix, who is one of the
oldest men in the employ of Mr.. Du-
Bois; Samuel Brobst, now of Los An
geles, Cal, w. E. Johnson, now OF
Punxsutawney, the late A. w. Gray,
and many Others still remembered by
the Oldest people on the Sinnemahon-
ing waters.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1901-12-26
No Paper Next Week.

We issue a double number of the
PRESS again this week and hope the
efforts of the PRESS will beappreciated
by our readers. The expense incident
to the effort has been no small item,
yet we are pleased if we shall, III a
measure, retain the good wishes of our
patrons There will be no paper issued
next week, yet the Office will be open
for the transaction of business.
Wishing our patrons and the people
of Cameron county generally Merry
Christmas and Happy New Year, we
remain yours to please.
THE PRESS
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1901-12-26
NO. A.
Charleston Exposition

Messrs. j. A. Leeds, of PHILADELPHIA.
b. w. Green, of Emporium, Pa. and
John @. Grady, of Philadelphia, mem
bers of the Pennsylvania commission
to the Charleston Exposition, arrived
IN the city yesterday to look after the
interests of the Keystone State. These
gentlemen are typical specimens of the
highest type of Pennsylvania citizen
snip, and are qualified in every parti-
cular to represent one of the wealth.
lest and most advanced States in the
Union. Messrs. Leeds, Green and
Grady are anxious to see their State
make creditable showing at the Fair
and if money, brains and enthusiasm
count for anything it is safe to say that
they will succeed. From the time the
Exposition was first launched Penn
sylvania has evinced a great deal of
interest in the undertaking, and the
people there have displayed disposi-
tion to do all in their power to make
the Exposition the success it is des.
tanned to be. The commissioners from
Pennsylvania are registered at the
Charleston Hotel Charleston Sunday
News.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1901-12-26
Fatal Accident.

Our citizens were Mortified early
Monday morning to hear that Daniel
j. Downey, aged 80 years, son OF our
respected citizens, Mr.. and Mrs. Daniel
Downey, was fatally injured while
jumping from a freight train, opposite
P. & e. passenger depot at this place.
Young Downey, it appears from what
information we are able to secure,
went to Sterling Run and was return
ing home on the freight that arrives
here at 2:30 a. m. In attempting to
alight he lost his footing and fell under
the wheels of the train, crushing both
legs. The injured young man dragged
himself distance of twenty feet from
the track, at the same time called for
assistance. John Smith, one of C. B.
Howard Company's employees was the
first to reach him, when he requested
that DR.. BardWell be sent for. The
trainman, who noticed the accident,
wired from Howard Siding to Junction
for help. Mr.. Newton hurried the yard
engine to the scene of the accident and
with the aid of others who had gather
ed by this time, carried the injured
man to the Warner House. Drs Bard
well, Smith and Heilman having been
summoned they took the young man
to the home of his parents on West
Fifth street where both legs were am
putated-the right above the knee and
the left below. This was about 4:3O a.
M, bat the shock was too great and
reaction not having set in the lad died
at nine O'Clock Monday morning.
The terrible shock to the family, who
had been sorely afflicted in the death
of their youngest son about two years
ago, can easily be imagined and our
citizens deeply sympathize with the
heart broken father and mother.
The deceased has been in the employ
of G. B. Howard Company and always
was considered one of their most re-
liable men-always at his post of duty
and never missed day. His kindness
to his parents is spoken of on all sides
by his co-laborers and employers. His
untimely death is deeply regretted by
our citizens.
The funeral services will be held
from NJ e. Church, Thursday after
noon at 2:30 o'clock, under the direc.
ton of Hamilton Hose Company, of
which deceased was a charter member.
Rev. o. S. Metzler, pastor of Methodist
| Episcopal church, will officiate.
Deceased carried life insurance
policy in New York Life for $1,000 in
favor of his parents.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1901-12-26
A Wonderful Stock.

Miss H. L. Raymond's establishment
has grown to such popularity with the
people Of this county, that it is now
considered in the same light as Wana-
maker used to be in Philadelphia.
Her stock of goods this year are far
larger than any previous year, more
varied and beautiful than ever before.
In every department there are hun
dreds of handsome and useful articles
hat will make your friends happy.
Call and see the handsomest line OF
goods in this county.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1901-12-26
16 PAGES.
r1r. Dennison Preaches.

The Rev. John Dennison, theolog-
ical student in the Crozier Seminary,
occupied the pulpit of the First Metho-
dist Episcopal Church last Sunday
night. His sermon was thoughtful,
practical, Scriptural, was delivered in
good voice and with an earnestness of
manner denoting true sincerity. 1t
was heard with marked attention and
was tbs subject of much favorable
comment from those in attendance.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1901-12-26
The Bazaar.

The Rummage Sale and Bazaar was
literally patronized. The booths were
beautifully decorated and with their
tempting array made strong appeal
for generous patronage which was ac-
corded. The oyster supper was praised
for it's excellence. The music furnished
by the Emporium band was most ex-
cellent and had an enlivening influence
upon all present.
Through the kind efforts Of Mr..
Clarke the large hall was comfortably
warm, and in short the entire affair
was the success its promoters expected
it would be.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1901-12-26
Found Dead.

William Mahon, aged about 60 years,
who has resided in shippen township
for several years, was found lying in
Days barn, West Greek, last Saturday,
dead. "Billy" has been town charge
for some time. His remains were taken
in charge by Mr.. B. Egan, undertaken,
and prepared for burial, under the
supervision of Shippen Poor Masters.
The deceased was veteran of the civil
war and a pensioner. He was his own
worst enemy.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1901-12-26
The Rogers-Griliey Recital.

1t was large and delighted audience
that heard the Rogers Grilley Recital
at the Court House last Saturday night,
zero weather and the rush of the holi-
day season making little difference in
the attendance. Artistic merit marked
the entertainment from beginning to
close. Mr.. Grilley's work as imperson-
ator bears the stamp ofa master, while
Mr. Rogers Harp Recitals were beau
tiful tone pictures, taking deep hold
upon the hearts ofhis auditors leaving
behind them pleasant memories to be
cherished in days to come. The Recital
was an unqualified success and we'll
sustains the reputation of the Star
Course for the excellence of its offer
ings.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1901-12-26
Handsomely Remembered.

About one hundred of the employees
of w. D. Johnson, in Cameron and Elk
counties, desiring to show their ap-
probation of that gentleman's kind
ness to them during the year, have
purchased a very valuable diamond
shirt stud, costing few hundred. The
present will be given to Mr.. johnson
this evening and no doubt the generos-
ity will be appreciated. We had the
pleasure of seeing the handsome brilli-
ant.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1901-12-26
Emmanuel Church.

The services on Christmas Day
will be held at 10 d. IN. This is
one of the very highest of all the
festivals of the Church year. Ev-
cry communicate who can possibly
do so should receive the Holy Com
munion at least three times a year,
viz. at Christmas, Easter and Whit
sunday. Let us not forget the
highest and most hallowed associa-
tions of Christmas-tide, nor the
supreme duty and privileges of the
Christian on Christmas Day.
The Sunday School Christmas
Festival will be held in the Church
on Tuesday evening at 7 o'clock.
The children of the Parish will re-
ceive the customary presents and
candy treat.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1901-12-26
Baptist Church Notes.

Preaching morning and evening, by
the pastor, Rev, W. A. Pugsley. Morn
ing-"The Gospel of the Kingdom"
Evening-''Pilate's Wash-basin." Bible
School at the close of morning worship.
G. E. Crandeil, Superintendent. Y. P.
S. G. E., Sunday evening, at o'clock.
Prayer.meeting, Thursday evening, at
7;30. All welcome,
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1901-12-26
searchiug for the Dead Bodies.

This morning the railroad officials at
Williamsport started new plan to
search for the bodies of the men that
went down with the engine into Lycom-
ing creek. A force of men under
Henry Coder will search along both
shores of the river from Williamsport
to Sunbury in boats and ON foot on
lookout for the men.-Lock Haven
Democrat, Dec. IS. -.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1901-12-26
DR.. WiIIets' "On The Wing. y

The subject of DIR. Willis lecture,
Friday night next will be "On the
Wing" This is regarded as the equal
of any lecture in his varied repertoire
and its delivery will insure an evening
replete with interest and pleasure
Hear DIR. Willis next Friday night.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1901-12-26
BRIEF nENTION.
BOZ diaries at Fl. s. Lloyd's.

| 1ON dU LlOYuB.
The commissioners of Mexican
county have publicly announced that
they will no longer pay bounty on
foxes, skunks, etc.
The building known as 'Kane Sum-
NIT Hospital" will be vacated as soon
as the Thompson House is in readi-
ness to accommodate the occupants of
the hospital. Leader.
We have been too busy unpacking
and selling goods to write a big blow
out Our fine goods and low prices is
doing the business. Call and see us.
GEO. j. LABAR.
U. s. postal regulations protect mail
carriers from injury by providing that
where dogs are allowed to be at large
in PERSONS yard or house the carrier
need not deliver the mail.
Don't you remember how sorry you
were last Christmas time that you did
not examine and get the prices of
Taggarts books before buying; don't
get caught that way this year.
Frederick Thomas, of Newberry,
met death in Lycoming creek early
Friday morning at the same place
where the three railroaders were
drowned last Sunday morning. He
plunged headlong into the stream and
his feet sticking out through the ice led
to the finding of his body soon after
daybreak. -Williamsport News.
The keeper of Libby prison died one
day last week, honored as the Demo
cratic chairmon Of Suffolk county, Va.
AS well used as he was to misery too
great to be told, when he was arrested
by the Union soldiers who marched in,
and was threatened with hanging the
next day, the cruel coward was go
frightened that his hair turned white
in that one night. Erie Dispatch.
To make leather boots waterproof,
saturate them with castor oil; to stop
squeaking drive a peg into the middle
of the sole. Patent leather boots should
never be cleaned with backing. They
s,.l I'D Dgst o1 wiped with DAM
sponge to remove dirt, and then
thoroughly dried and polished with a
soft cloth A little cream, oil or fresh
butter may occasionally be used as a
dressing.
The Democrat says: Colonel James
B. Corye has been elected president
and Hon G. A. Mayer has been elected
! director in coal company, the Cook
Coal and Coke company at Fairmont,
w. Va, which recently made transfer
of It's property on the Monongahela
division of the Baltimore and Ohio
The property consists of 700 acres of
coal, together with a mining plant
equipped with modern machinery. The
prices paid the stockholdrs was S110, 900.
England has paid this country nearly
sixteen million dollars for horses and
mules since the beginning of the South
African war Most of these were ship
ped from the South and Southwestern.
The total purchase amount to 125, 900
head. There is nothing to prevent the
United States from selling to the Beers
at the same time, but the Transval
Republic never had o navy or a sea-
port. Hence it is placed as a great
disadvantage in securing supplies from
other countries.
- -
Emmanuel Church.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1901-12-26
Escaped from Hotel i'm Night Clothes.

The Trout Run hotel at Hammersley
Fork was destroyed by fire early Mon
day morning, together with most of
the contents. The house was owned by
William Sperring, but had been leased
by William Charles, of Lock Haven.
The later was to have taken charge of
the house on Monday and was on his
way to Hammersley Fork when he
learned of the fire, at Westport.
The fire was discovered by some of
MIR. Sperring's children, who had been
attending party given in their honor.
When they reached their home and
opened the door the dense volume of
smoke that poured out prevented their
entrance. Their screams awoEe Mr..
and Mrs. Sperring, who found that
the flames had gained such headway
that their descent from the second
floor by the stairway was impossible.
and they Nscapea IN their night clothes
and made their way to the ground by
climbing from porch roof. They were
unable to save any Of their clothing
excepting the night clothes they wore
The loss is s., 900, fully insured.
The hotel will be reopened in near
by house until the Trout Run house
can be rebuilt, which will be done at
once. A portion of the furniture was
saved.-Williamsport Bulletin. Mrs.
Sperring is sister to Mrs. Belle Beattie
of Emporium and has visited here
many times.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1901-12-26
EMPORIUM, PA. THURSDAY. DECEMBER g. 1901.
Don't Forget 1t.

While enjoying yourself during the
Holidays please bear in mind the an
nual ball of Rescue Hook and Ladder
Company, at opera house, Dec. 31st.
Excellent music by Sutton's Orchestra.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1901-12-26
Confessional Conference

The County Chairman and committee
of Republicans from each county form
ing this new Congressional district
Cameron, Centre, Clearfield and Nc
Kean-will meet at Dubois, Jan. 10Th,
to agree upon rules governing future
Congressional Conventions. It is to
be hoped an amicable plan may be
agreed upon.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1901-12-26
The TURKEYS.

Sixty-eight turkeys were distributed
to the widows of Emporium. The
PRESS hopes all may enjoy the feast
and accept the compliment in the
spirit in which it is intended.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1901-12-26
Death of Little lIirl

The five-year-old daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Robert Coulter, of Heating
Summit, died this Tuesday, morning.
We did not learn the cause of the lit.
tie ones death.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1901-12-26

Prof. N. Birmingham, of Olean, N. Y,
the popular dancing master will give
lessons in all the latest round dances
at Emporium opera house, Dec. 26th,
1901. All cordially invited.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1901-12-26

Amber, briar, and murschaum pipes,
cigar and cigarette holders for holiday
presents at Dodson's Pharmacy.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1901-12-26

How you'd you like to make Christ
mas present of a fine crayon? w. G.
Bair makes them and we suggest you
leave your order at once as he gets
buster as the Holidays approach.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1901-12-26

Toys for the boys, toys for the girls.
A full assortment of games, blocks and
mechanical toys to suit every body at H..
s. Lloyd's.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1901-12-26

A full assortment of elegant odors
and toilet waters at Dodson's Phar-
macy.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1901-12-26

Xmas boxes cigars. All the leading
brands, S1.O0 per box at H. S. Lloyd's.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1901-12-26

POULTRY For SALE. Thoroughbred
light Brahama and Buff Wyandottes, as
good as any in the state. Also dealer in
crushed oyster shells for poultry, soc
per 100 Agent for Lambert's Death
to Lice. ALFRED NELSON.
Emporium, Pa. 41tf.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1901-12-26

Santa Claus left the most of his dol
stock at our store this year. We can
not fail to suit you in style and prices.
Call and see them.
II. S. LLOYD.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1901-12-26

Comb and Brush sets at Taggart's is
way ahead of anything he has ever had.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1901-12-26

Toilet brushes of all kinds at Dod-
sons Pharmacy.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1901-12-26

Will Moore brought large bear to
town on Monday.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1901-12-26

Pictures for the wall, mantle and
table, silver and pearl novelties and all
kinds of fancy goods at the lowest
prices at II. S. Lloyd's
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1901-12-26
Top.

The very highest grade paint is
Devoe lead and zinc. It costs about
the same as lead and oil-and lasts
twice as long.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1901-12-26

There is no use in trying to give
kinds and prices of the goods keep.
1t is too big job, as the store is cram
med full of everything in the furniture
line. Call in.
ID
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1901-12-26

TaggarPs stock of China novelties is
immense.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1901-12-26
DIR. Willitts' Lecture.
WACO, TEXAS, Dec. 1897.
It aUds Full of Brilliant Wit and
StirrinU OrdtOru


Stirring Ordtory.
Before an audience which filled the
Y. M. G. A. Hall to overfiowing last
night, DR.. A. A. Willis delivered the
fifth lecture of the excellent Star
Course series provided by the Associa-
ton. His lecture was entitled son
the Wing" and from it's opening to its
close he swayed his hearers from
bursts of laughter to delighted wonder.
ment as the brilliancy of his wit flashed
upon them in terse, sparkling senten-
ces, or the sublimity ofhis descriptions
of stirring scenes full upon their ears
in an eloquent flow of measured
periods. DR.. Willis description of
the English Channel was quite enough
to rank him high among humorists,
while the pathos ofthe picture he drew
of the battle of Waterloo bespoke the
talent of an orator whose peers are few
At the Court House, Friday evening,
Dec. 27th The third attraction in the
Peoples Star Course. The lecture to
be given by DR.. Willitts will be entire
ly new, his list of subjects being large.
Such a fine line of Iron Beds and
Bedroom Suites, Chiffoniers, Side.
boards, Combination Desks and Couch
es Rocking chairs without number,
has never been seen III Emporium be-
fore Call and see them before the
pick is taken.
GEO. j. LABAR.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1901-12-26
Tho Rest Paint

is not put together outside ofa paint
makers shop; and Devoe is the oldest
and biggest in the United States.
Devoe lead and zinc is the paint.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1901-12-26

Fine line of pure candies at H. s.
Lloyd's.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1901-12-26

Our stock of books for the holiday
season is the best and most complete
we have ever shown. Call and examine
the stock. III. S. LLOYD.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1901-12-26

Fountain pens, purses, money books
at Dodson'3 Pharmacy.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1901-12-26

Over eighteen years in business gives
US q good idea what tho people want
and we have it, with prices away down.
Call and see us.
GEO. J. LABAR.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1901-12-26

Cigars in small holiday packages
at Dodson's Pharmacy.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1901-12-26

Call and examine our 1902 calendars
from 10c to 25c.
II q TToxyn