Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1902-05-15
BRIEF rlENTION.

Chas Fry has just erected handsome
residence in Port Allegany.
Thos Ford has taken a contract to
cut and peel for Howard & Co. He ad-
vertises in this issue for men.
G. B. Howard & Company, at their
mammoth store, are quoting special
bargains. Read their adv. in this issue.
Frank Stryker, formerly chief of
police of Williamsport is now employ
ed as detective by P. & E. R. r. Co,
between Remove and Kane.
"The All Bread Club" are spending
the week on Findley Run and expect
to return next week. They always
have good time and plenty of trout.
Weisert's general merchandise store,
at Austin was destroyed by fire on Sat
urday night Loss on building and
contents $1,000 Origin of fire mys-
terry.
Jasper Harris, the Fourth Street
Clothier, has a new "ad" in this issue
of PRESS. Jasper has good honest
line of goods and deals fairly by his
customers. Call and see him.
An exchange says that new Judge
arose to charge a jury and spoke as
follows: Gentlemen OF the jury,
charging a jury is new business to
me, as this is my first case. You have
heard all the evidence, as we'll as my
self, you have also heard what the
PrTTsBURG, MAY 1O.-Mrs. Kate Sof-
tel wife of ex.Jail Warden Peter K.
Soffel, who pleaded guilty to the
charge Of aiding the murderers, Ed
and John Biddle, in their sensational
escape from Allegheny county Jail was
on Saturday sentenced to serve two
years in the penitentiary.
To WHOM THIS MAY CONCERN:
There appeared in the Buffalo Even
ing News, of May End or 3rd an article
stating that Ella Hacket was arrested
for misconduct and fined $500, and
after investigating the case, l find out
that it is not Ella Hacket of Emporium,
as there is no less than three Ella
Hackets now in Buffalo.
T. N. HACKET
learned counsels have said IF you be-
lieve what the counsel for the plaintiff
has told you, your verdict will be for
the plaintiff, but if on the other hand
you believe what the defendants coun-
sci has told you, then you will find
verdict for the defendants; but if you
are like men, and don't believe what
either of them have said then and III
be ID il | know what you will do.
Constable take charge of the jury"
The Washington Times says that a
certain representative from rural Wis
consin desiring drink of water before
going to bed the other night, found that
the bell boy had neglected to leave the
customary pitcher in his room. A little
search, however, revealed two small
buttons on the wall, under one of which
was inscribed: "Push twice for water"
| lie pushed as directed and when the
bell boy arrived with the water the
Congressman was found holding a
| pitcher under the button.
A Philadelphia clergyman finds that
| the young women of that town are
smoking cigarettes and indulging in
cocktails and other beverages which he
deeply deplores. The clergyman is not
telling a new story. The drink habit is
undoubtedly growing among our
younger women. And it is also true
that many young women smoke. The
mother who is needless ofhe daughter s
associates and associations these evil
days is neglecting a sacred duty and
inviting untold misery into her house
hold. Harrisburg Patriot