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The Worthington advance., 1901-03-22
A CHALLENGE.
Put Up or Shut Up! Now is
Kings Opportunity to Win
or Suffer Defeat.

Not being in the newspaper busi-
ness myself can only ask for reas-
enable amount of space. My oppon-
ent being newspaper man and hav-
ing unlimited space, places me at a
disadvantage. I Therefore make the
following proposition, which, if John
E. King refuses to accept, will go to
show that he is wrong and that he
knows it, namely: That John E.
King fix a date within a reasonable
time, of which date he is to give me
at least four days notice, when him
self and myself debate the board of
equalization question in the town
hall on the following conditions:
John E. King to select one judge, l
to select the second, the two go select
ed to select a third and the three
judges so selected to make the rules
governing the debate, also to act as
judges of the debate. They to give
their decision before leaving the hall
aud the loser to pay the expenses of
tho hall. S. J. MoKENz1E.
adrian Guardian, March 18th.
The Worthington advance., 1901-03-22
A Little Blaze.

In F. G.. Turner's residence Friday
evening. Miss Welton lighted a lamp
in her room setting on stand near
the window and turned away from it,
almost simultaneously the lace cur
tains on the window blazed up. Mr..
Schraeder, happened to. be in his
room opposite from Miss Welton's
and the doors of both rooms being
open, saw the fire. He rushed in tore
the curtains down and with shawl
smothered the blaze, but one Of his
hands was burned quite badly in do
ing so. Some fancy work of Miss
Welton's lying on the stand was con-
sumed. The loss to Mrs. Turner and
Miss Welton will probably amount to
$500. .: -*ss. ~ 80 49,
The Worthington advance., 1901-03-22

Mr.. Dickson, of 500 City, was a
business caller on Thursday.
:: The infant child of Mr.. and Mrs.
G. Groninga died very suddenly
Thursday morning being sick only a
few hours. The funeral will be held
Saturday. The bereaved parents
have the sympathy of all.
A son of T.. W. Enos is reported as
being very sick with pleurisy. He
has been very low the past few days
but is trifle better at this writing.
-Four tramps who we're put off a
train here few days ago came very
near burning down the depot while
enjoying a hot fire which they kind:
led near the building. We are pleas
ed to note that the railroad yard here
has been partially cleaned up which
we understand was done in compliance
with a request made by some of our
citizens. The hay, straw and rub
bish certainly needed to be cleaned
away from the tracks as it has looked
more like barnyard than a railroad
yard lately and fire n the yard
would have been no surprise at any
time. We are enclined to believe
that the railroad people would soon
forget that Org is on top of the earth
if some one did not occasionally re-
mind them of the fact,
The Worthington advance., 1901-03-22
Elk.

Tne ducks are going north, this
must mean spring. -
Henry Longnecer moved near St.
Cloud, last week having..booght while
up there this winter.
Christ Kuntz, OF Worthngton, was
seen in our midst last Friday.
Ben Young is building an addition
to his house.
M. Ikenberry has moved on the
Geo. Engel farm. This is his first
years farming for himself, may sue
cess follow him..
Andrew and Peter Schantz returned
home from Ralf, Iowa, last Saturday,
the latter invested in some real estate
while there.
Fred Schinkel made a trip to Will
mont Tuesday with load of hogs.
Some of our young people enjoyed
a dance at Ole loves last Saturday.
Chas. Luttner made a flying trip to
Wilmont Monday.
The Worthington advance., 1901-03-22
Special Term of Court.

L
Judge Brown came over from Lu-
verne Wednesday to hear couple of
divorce cases, Ezra Thompson seek
ing release from is wife on the grounds
of desertion, on account of in sufficient
evidence the case was continued.
Mrs. Forest Porter, of Adrian, ap:
piled for relief in the way of obtain:
ing the revenue from their homestead,
consisting of house and lot in Ad:
rian, her husband having deserted
her and claiming the revenues with:
out providing any means Of support
for his wife. Taken under advise
ment. :. ... = -
The Worthington advance., 1901-03-22
Married..


Elmer Il. Bassett and Miss Evaline
J Willis, Thursday, March 18th,
Rev. w. A. Putnam, Of the NJ. E.
church, Rushmore, officiating.
The ceremony took place at the
residence of the brides uncle, B. w.
Kerr witnessed by a large number of
friends. Miss L. Kerr acting as
bridesmaid and Carl Doane, of Brown
vile, Ia., was groomsman. After the
ceremony bountiful supper was
served.
Mr.. Bassett is a young man well
and favorably known, of excellent re-
putation and character. The bride is
an estimable young lady with large
circle of admiring friends. They were
presented with many useful and beau
tiful presents. The Advan . appre-
ciatingly acknowledges receipt Of the
beautiful roses and joins the many
friends in extending congratulations.
They viii reside on q farm about
three miles from Rushmore. =.g=
The Worthington advance., 1901-03-22

Walter Aagaard will tell you where
to make good investments in real
estate. Go and see him. Real Estate
Office, .Worthington, MINI. ,
The Worthington advance., 1901-03-22
NURSERY STOCK.

you want nursery stock at wholesale prices, do no
fail to place your order now.
Apple or Crab Tree 8 year NNl5t
transplanted 25e
Norway Spruce and American Arbor Vitae, 2
to 8 feet 2W
Box Elder and Ash, 4 to feet s.
White Birch, 4 feet 25e
American Elm, to feet l5c
Mountain Ash, to feet :. l5e
Plum and Cherry, 3 year 35e
Grapes &c u IOc
Gooseberres and Currants $500 per IOO
Blatkberries and Raspberries $50 90 per 100
Strawberries, 75c per 100, $3.50 per 1000.
Roses and Flowering shrubs 25c
Call or write,
FRED MOflL, Adrian, MINI.
The Worthington advance., 1901-03-22
For Sale.

Oak book-shelves, large, $500, also
, small size ice chest. Inquire at this
Office.
The Worthington advance., 1901-03-22
Wanted.

To buy or trade for 10 black Ply
mouth Rock roosters. O. P. Norland,
Brewster, MINI. 'A''
The Worthington advance., 1901-03-22

Do you want a drill for that corn
field. Try Superior Disc drill.
John RamaQe.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1901-12-05
Big Hunt.

Mr.. VIM. MCGEE, L. J. Easterbrooks,
and Dell Towner have had their wealth
er eyes onto a monster deer ever since
the season opened but disDked to cause
dismay in the hearts of the mighty
hunters of this section by shooting it
until last Saturday. 1t being the day
decided upon in their minds they
quietly slipped away and returned to-
wards night with 176 pound, dressed,
buck. 1t is one of the largest, if not
the largest, killed here this season and
was viewed by many as it hung in
front of McDougalPs store.
In the meantime Messrs. MCGEE,
Easterbrooks and Towner were holding
reception at City Hotel and explain
ing how easily "Billy" dropped his
game.
The mighty hunters remembered ye
editor with a choice roast.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1901-12-05
The Rogers=GrilIey RecitaIs.

The chart to non-holders of season
tickets open at Lloyd's book store,
Friday morning at o'clock. Desirable
seats will be provided by the addition
of chairs. All who apply will be ac-
commodated with good seats. The
following press notice is from the Elk
County Gazette of Nov. 28th:
The evenings program was opened
by Van Veachton Rogers, the celebrat-
ed harpist of Boston. AS his first selec-
tion he played a Welsh air entitled,
"Men of Harlech." He proved at once
that he was master of the instrument
David himself, playing before King
Saul, could not bring about more
harmonious and pleasing effect. "The
harp that once thru Tara's Hall, the
soul of music she'd" must have shed
of its soul upon this eminent harpist
and his beloved instrument. The tender
caress with which Mr.. Rogers handled
his harp, coupled with the pleading
melodies which he drew from it, gave
out the impression at once that rare
treat was in store for the audience.
Most of his selections were themes with
variations. Some of these were "Annie
Laurie'' and "Nearer my God to Thee"
The "Medley of Southern Airs" was
especially appreciated.
Mr.. Charles T. Grilley recited, as his
opening number, a selection entitled
John Smith, U. S. A" Mr.. Grilley as
an entertainer and humorist, is the
peer of anyone on the American plat
form to-day. He has the happy faculty
of winning the sympathy of his listen
ers by the quaintness and pathos of his
humor.
ed, we'll rendered and received with
marked attention.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1901-12-05

The Independent seems to think
lightly of the Republican timber for
Congress, mentioned in the PRESS last
week-Hon. w G. Arnold and Hon.
A. E. Patton. Don't worry young
man, either one can walk away from
any timber to be found in your grave
yard In fact Mr.. Arnold was elected
in the old district twice, when it was in
the strongDemocratic district, defeating
Elk county's big horse. Mr. Patton, who
is chip ofthe old block, has the honor
to be the son Of Gen. Patton, who was
the first Republican to carry that rock
ribbed Democratic district, and will if
nominated sweep the entire district.
Keep your knees together and take
your medicine like man.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1901-12-05

One of the saddest deaths that has
occurred for some time past is that of
Emmit Lord who died at Bingham
Mexican Co., Pa, Nov. "a, 1901 of heart
failure, after an illness of only eleven
days.
About two months ago he moved
from Sterling Run, to Bingham, where
he was engaged at rig building. At
his request he was taken to Sterling
and buried by the side of his little
daughter Myrtle.
He was born in Lordville, Delaware
Co., N. Y. Dec. 6, 1886 being at the
time of his death "a years, II months,
1S days old. He is survived by his
widow, and three chridren, namely
Alonzo NJ. single resides at Colegrove,
Alice A. married to Purve Hill of Cole
grove. Minnie G. married to John
Fitzgerald of Bingham.
He was loving husband and kind
father, and will be mourned by host
of friends throughout the county. The
service We're conducted by Rev. Eber-
sole of Sterling.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1901-12-05

ordered placed on file.
Moved by Mr. Marshall, seconded by
Mr.. Schweikart, that form Of applica-
ton and contract for users of electric
light be approved and 200 forms print
ed.-Carried.
Moved by Hacket, seconded by
Schweikart, that President of Council
appoint committee of three, includ-
ing himself, to confer with Railroad
officials regarding Electric Light wire
crossing railroad at Broad street. Car
ried. Messrs. Balcom, Hacket and
Murphy appointed committee.
Moved by Mr.. Catlin, seconded by
Murphy, that in consideration of $22 so
Council guarantee to taxpayers at cor
ner of 9th, and Walnut streets, same
electric light priviledges accorded to
other residents of 9th street. Carried.
Moved by Marshall, seconded by
Murphy, that Welsbach light in front
of Court House be sold to County,
Carried.
Moved by Schweikart, seconded by
Murphy, that Mrs. G. w. Shaffer be
given permission to use City Hall for
dancing class for one month.-Carried.
Moved by Hacket, seconded by
Schweikart, that ladies of the Presby-
terian church be given permission to
use city hall for masonic banquet, for
one ight-Carried.
Moved by Mr.. Murphy, seconded by
Mr. Marshall, that Secretary be in
structed to correspond with officials of
P. & E. r. R. Co. regarding light at
Broad street crossing. ng.-Carried.
Moved by Hacked, seconded by
Marshall, that Mr.. Catlin be authorized
to purchase filer for power house. =
Carried.
On motion the Council then adjourn
ed.
c. j. GooDNoUGH, Sec'y.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1901-12-05
VETO MESSAGE.

Returned without my approval as
to making additions and changes in
electric light plant and drawing an
order for $3.50 for electric light purpo-
ses for following reasons:
/ have heard no complaint from any
source to the effect that our Borough
Electric Light plant provides too much
light at any particular point, or that
there is in any instance an electric
lamp in any place where its light is not
needed, and I am very much opposed
to changing lights from one place to
another and making alterations in the
line right in the beginning of our man
agement, and thus forming precedent
that is bound to prove very trouble
some in future. I believe that we need
the lamp at the railway crossing at
the junction right where it is, if we
need lamp any where in town.
oppose the extension of the line up
Portage street and around in to Plank
Road Hollow at this time for two
reasons. 1st-You have provided no
estimate as to probable cost, and sec
ondly each of these streets is in the
Borough on one side only and even
large and wealthy cities economic by
lighting such outlying streets with gas
or other cheap illuminant, the installa-
ton of which is not 30 expensive as
electric lines. Aresolution was passed
by your honorable body, Nov. 4th, 1901
authorizing your electric light COM
mittee to make arrangements with gas
Company to have gas lights where
needed, and it seems to me that these
outlying streets are where they are
needed, if anywhere.
am by no means satisfied that the
taxpayers of the borough approve of
this proposed extension, and in any
event cannot approve Of resolution
appropriating money being put
through at a special meeting with one
third of the members absent. 1t seems
to me that those streets that really
/ need light Immediately can be supplied
at once very satisfactorily by the light
committee, which has ample authority
and in this case it occurs to mo that
there will then be no occasion for un-
due haste but the matter of the extern
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1901-12-05
The Rummage Sale and Bazaar. i.

Friday and Saturday, Dec. goth and
21st, are the days selected for the Rum,
mage Sale and Bazaar at the opera
house, under the auspices of the ladies
of the First Methodist church. At the
several booths articles suitable for holi-
day presents can be secured. There
will we a doll and handkerchief counter,
fancy dressed dolls, all sizes and prices,
will be for sale. There will be "mys-
terry counter,"'an "apron counter" and
in the Rummage department numerous
articles, useful and desirable for all and
at prices within the reach ofeverybody.
Oysters in all styles will be served,
and ice cream, cake and coffee kept
constantly on hand. 1t will be the
purpose of the ladies to please their
friends and make the Bazaar a bright
and attractive place to all visitors.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1901-12-05
Another Serious Accident.

Last Sunday morning about ten min
utes of five O'Clock another fatal wreck
occurred this side of Sterling Run, al
most at the same hour and ,>oint the
fatal wreck took place several weeks
ago, when engineer Harry Snodgrass
was killed. This wreck was between
two freight trains, going about thirty
miles an hour, and resulted in the
death of W. HI. Kepler and Howard
Foster. Both men were shoveling
coal in the tender when the trains col
hded. Kepler was literally cut to
pieces and Foster was 80 seriously in
jured that ne died in the Kane hospital
the same day. None of the other train
men were injured. The loss to the
railroad company will be severe. 1t is
very peculiar that two accidents shou d
take place at the same point under
similar circumstances.
Drs. Smith and Bardwell were sum
moned from Emporium about six
O'Clock and rendered what aid they
could to the injured.
Young Kepler formerly resided in
Emporium, being employed in Howard
& Company's lumber yard.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1901-12-05
Baptist Church Notes.

Preaching by the pastor, Rev. w. A.
Pugsley, morning and evening morn
ing theme, "Close Communion" Even
ing Topic "Roads to He'll Out of EN-
porium." Special music by the choir
at the evening service. Bible school
at the close of morning worship-C. e.
Crandall, Supt. Y. P. S. @. E. in the
basement of the church at p. m.
Prayer meeting Wednesday evening,
7:3O. We are studying the book of
Hebrews. Bring your bibles. We well
come one and all to any or all of our
services.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1901-12-05

sion of the electric light lines can be
properly considered after estimates
and bids have been furnished and the
whole matter has been carefully gone
over. believe the electric light COM
mlttee should be authorized to furnish
additional electric lamps in the east
ward and at other points on the wires
now up where such additional lamps
are needed, but the extension of the
line with the consequent expenditure
of several hundreds of dollars is, it ap-
pears to me, a subject that should have
further consideration.
E. 0. BARDwELL, Burgess.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1901-12-05
ASDhyxiation.

WALTER SCOTT HOPKINS, aged about
20 years, son of S. B. Hopkins, who re-
sides near Howard Siding, came to
Emporium last Sunday morning for
the purpose of securing work at the
Furnace, and we are informed by Mr..
White, Mr.. Brady's assistant, that the
young man intended commencing
work Monday morning. About 4:30
Monday morning he was talking with
some of the men. This was the last
seen of him until his lifeless body was
found near one of the gas flues, about
six o'clock. He had evidently intend
ed to take a sleep until time to go to
work, laying plank slanting against
the fues, where it was warm and lean
ed back to rest, never realizing that
close to his body was an iron door
from whence came the deadly fumes.
In less than two hours he was found
by the workmen, who carried him to
the engine room and summoned Drs.
Smith and Coroner A. w. Baker, who
pronounced him dead. The body was
removed to LaBar's undertaking
rooms to be prepared for burial, when
they were conveyed to the home of his
grief-stricken parents, from whence
the funeral was held yesterday:at 200
a. m, Rev. w. R.McClelland officiating.
Interment was made in Newton Gene
terry.
The deceased was a perfect stranger
to us and we can only quote his faith
er's words, who speaks in excellent
terms of the boy-kind, generous and
free-hearted.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1901-12-05
Workmen BANQUET.

Emporium Lodge, United Workmen,
gave banquet last Tuesday evening
to their members. The spread was
served by the ladies of M. E. Church,
in the church parlors. This order
which was established in Emporium
about % years ago now numbers about
fifty active members. During these
years it has paid to beneficiaries in
Emporium about $4,000, death bene-
fits.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1901-12-05
rLen Enough to 60 Round.

The population of the United States
according to the last census, is As. 8 fe-
male and 52.2 male, so there are little
more than enough men to go round
No woman, therefore, need become
an old maid, but some of the men must
remain bachelors or go abroad for a
wife. Again is the gentler sex favored
by fortune, and who will say that it is
not right she should be? The totals
are 39,059.242 males and 81, ,244.145 fe-
males.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1901-12-05
Election of Officers.

At the regular review of Gladiola
Hive, L. o. II. NJ, held Tuesday even
ing, the following officers were.elected
for the ensueing term:
Lady Com-Deborah Hockey.
Lieut.. Com.-Sarah Swartz.
Record and Finance Keeper-Helena
NJ. Butler.
Chaplain-Francis Stoddard.
Sergeant-Laura Lingle.
Mist -at-Arms-Clara Clark.
Sentinel-Kate Summerson.
Picket-Myrtle Nellis.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1901-12-05
New Location.

John Cruise, who has for several
months successfully conducted a whole
sale and retail cigar mandatory at
corner of Fourth and Chestnut street,
has rented the room on the opposite
side of the street occupied by A. E.
Bupp, and will moved his business to
that store next Monday where he has
more room, to accommodate his in
creasing trade.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1901-12-05
Naccabee Sermon.

Rev. o. S. Metzler, pastor of First
Methodist Episcopal church, upon an
invitation from the order, delivered a
sermon, last Sunday evening to the l..
0. It. M. and K. o. II. M. members.
Promptly at seven o'clock the ladies
and gentlemen, having formed in line,
proceeded to the church to listen to the
eloquent discourse. The large and
beautiful auditorium was packed with
our citizens, representing every relig-
ious denomination in town. The Rev.
gentleman certainly did himself, as
we'll as the order mplimented, great
credit.
His remarks were of high enabling
character and cannot fail to have a
good effect upon all who were fortu-
nate enough to hear them. We regret
we have not the space to give the elo-
quent discourse in full, believing it
would be the means of accomplishing
much good if placed in the hands of
fraternal organizations, as we'll as
Christians of all denominations.
The singing rendered by the choir
upon this occasion was very pleasing,
especially the solo by Miss Lena Healy,
assisted by Mesdames Fisher and
Loucks and Miss Heilman.
The Maccabees have just reason for
feeling greatly elated over this anniver
sary celebration.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1901-12-05
Notice.

The Emporium High School foot
ball team wishes the public to know
that on account of the failure of the
Austin term to come to Emporium,
they will refund any PERSONS subscrip-
tion on receiving postal addressed to
F. E. Felt. All subscriptions not asked
for will be put in ba TX and used for
foot ball expenses next season.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1901-12-05
VOL. 36.
Christmas Turkeys
For Widows.

The PRESS is pleased to inform the
widowed ladies of Emporium Borough
that the same courtesy will be extend
ed to them this year, as has been the
custom the past two years. We desire
the name of every widow residing in
Emporium, giving name and street, at
once, so that all may be served alike,
rich or poor, with a good turkey in
ample time for Christmas.
Leave your names at the PRESS office
or mail same to
H. II. MULLIN,
Editor Press.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1901-12-05
Peter at the Gate,

When you hear the horn blowing it
is not Gabriel, but only Peter r. Beat
tie at the gate, with a fresh supply OF
delicious oysters, fresh fish ard crack
era. Give him trial order, however
small, it will be thankfully received.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1901-12-05
Council Proceedings.

Regular meeting Borough Council,
Emporium, Pa. Dec. End, 1901. Pre-
sent: Balcom, Murphy, Catlin, Hacket,
Schweikart, Nelson, and Marshall.
Absent: Howard and Shafer.
Minutes of last meetings, regular
and special, read and approved.
Veto message from the Burgess read
and it was moved by Mr.. Hacket,
seconded by Marshall, that the resolu-
tion of Nov. 18th, 1901, providing for
extension of Electric Light lines be
passed Notwithstanding the veto ofthe
Burgess. The ayes and nays were
called as follows:
Aye:--Messrs. Balcom, Murphy,
Hacket, Schweikart, Nelson, Marshall.
6. Nay-Catlin-1 The motion was
declared carried.
On motion, duly carried, the follow
inu hills were ordered raid.-
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1901-12-05
A Good Time.

Chas. Weller invited a number of his
Emporium Masonic brethren to accept
of his hospitality, Thanksgiving even
ing. Of course ''the boys" had a good
time and plenty of good things to eat.
Sorry we missed that feed.