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Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1902-02-20
A Prosperous Industry

The Emporium Furnace since it pass
ed under the management of Mr..
Andrew Brady is one of the most sue
successfully conducted in the state and
Of great importance to this section.
While most of the blast furnaces in the
state have more or less closed or
"banked" for the winter Mr.. Brady
keeps continually on hand a large sup
ply of materials and is turning ont an
an average, about 40 tons daily of
first-class iron, and orders continue to
pour in upon him, 80 popular has the
Emporium iron become, sufficient to
keep them rushing for months to come
Over one hundred and fifty hands are
now employed here.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1902-02-20
SiEnamaIIoning Letter.

The Liars Club held a special meeting
last Saturday evening, to consider A.
w. Mason's snake story. The opinion
of all members was that Mason must
have visited Mike Murphy. Snakes in
February with zero weather caused
every member TO faint dead away until
o. L. Bailey appeared with smallpox
preventative. Hanscom says the story
is "impossible'' and should Mason's
application come before the club his
admission would be impossible No
such preposterous story will go with
us. Berfield and Blodget have resigned
because they can't keep up with Hans
com and DeShetler, since they visited
Emporium and got some pointers from
Frank Balloon Al Losey is learning
rapidly and keeps his end up. Harry
Waid will soon be married and of
course will withdraw from the club His
bride-to-be bride weighs 400 lbs and
stands eight feet high. He promises
to set up the cigars in good shape.
The club stands adjourned until Alex
Mason springs the bean yarn on us.
VIDE.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1902-02-20
GROSS.

Mrs. ALICE GROSS, nee Montgomery,
aged % years, 10 months and % days,
wife of Geo. II. Gross, died at Portland
Mills, Pa, after six weeks of painful
illness, caused by the rupturing of a
blood vessel. Her remains were brought
to Emporium, her former home, last
Friday afternoon and taken to the
residence of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
John Montgomery, on West Allegany
Avenue. The funeral took place from
Presbyterian church last Sabbath after
noon at two-thirty O'Clock, and was
very largely attended. The services,
were conducted by her former pastor,
Rev. Robt. McCaslin, of Presbyterian
church, who delivered very eloquent
sermon to the mourning relatives and
a large circle of friends, all Of whom
respected the deceased. Handsome
floral offerings were sent by Mrs. w. a.
Lock, and the Epworth Legue, of
Portland Mills, as well as from EN-
porium friends.
Deceased leaves a husband and one
child, daughter, three years of age.
During the painful illness the best
medical skill was employed but all
seemed baffled. The good people of
Portland Mills, especially Mrs. Lock,
rendered every aid during the long
illness and many were the kind minis
trations bestowed upon the young
couple.
Mrs. Gross was a very estimable
lady, true wife and kind mother and
her death is a terrible af1liction to the
dereaved husband, daughter and
parents. She lived a true Christian
life and died in the faith, leaving be-
hind her shining example for others
to follow.
The following friends from out of
town attended the funeral: Mr.. and
Mrs. Logan, Mrs. Donald Burton,
Austin; Bernard Montgomery and wife,
Rich Valley; a. E. Gross and wife, E.
G. Strait and wife, Portland Mills.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1902-02-20
Teachers Summer School.

This school located at Emporium,
offers numerous advantages to the
young people of Cameron county and
surrounding counties. The corps of
instructors is composed of college
trained men and teachers of wide eX.
perience.
The daily recitation and class room
work bring the student and teacher
, in such personal relation that the very
best results can be had.
Parents who wish to educate their
children, need not confne their educa-
ton to the narrow limits of the district
school, but will have an opportunity
Of giving them more liberal educa-
ton. This school being open when
all public schools are closed, teachers
dependent themselves may broad
en- their professional knowledge and
thus wise n their profession.
Nc a normal, but also an
aca-omic and college preparatory
training may be had in the school.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1902-02-20
Helen KeIler,s First Earnings.

There is pretty story in connection
with the series of articles which Helen
Keller, the wonderful blind girl, has
written for The Ladies' Home Journal,
telling about her own life from infancy
to the present day. She always has
shrunk from the publicity which fol-
lows successful literary work, and it
was with great difficulty that she was
persuaded to take up the task of pre-
pairing her autobiography. She had,
however, set her heart on owning an
island in Halifax harbor for summer
home, and in spirit of fun the editor
of The Journal offered to buy it for her,
or to provide the means to buy it.
When the work of writing appeared
especially irksome Miss Keller was re-
minded of her desire to become a land
holder, and it spurred her on. Just
before Christmas she completed the
first chapter of her marvellous story;
and on Christmas ,"orning she received
from her publishers heck for good
round sum Her delight may be i'm
agined, for this was the first money of
any account which she had ever earn
ed. cit is fairy tale come true" she
said. Whether she will really carry
out her plan to buy the island remains
to be seen.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1902-02-20
About the New Management.

Many noticeable improvements have
been made about the Crowell House
since it became the property of John
Hickman. Mr.. Hickman and his
estimable wife are well and favorably
known throughout Potter and adioin-
ing counties and will make a strong
bid for the lions share of tie travelling
rGb'ic. John is plain, outspoken man,
and you always know just where to
find him-ever ready to cater to the
wants of his guests or to do his neigh
Dor kindly act. Mrs. Hickman as a
landlady has no superior in this section
of the State-quiet and unassuming,
and always mindful of the wants and
comfort of others, she is peculiarly
fitted for the position she now occupies
as landlady of the Crowell House.
Under the new management the house
has already taken new life and will soon
become one of the most popular hotels
in Northern Pennsylvania. Success to
| the Crowell House. Mr.. Hickman has
made many alterations about the hos
telry, one of the most important being
that he does not allow loafng in the
general waiting room, which is for the
use of the travelling public and should
only be used by guests of the house. =
Potter Enterprise.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1902-02-20
Mrs. Goodwin Took CarboIic Acid.

Mrs. GOODMAN, 40 years old, living
at 151 Spring street, Buffalo, died at
her home at 7:45 O'Clock yesterday
morning from carbolic acid poisoning.
Mrs. Goodwin took dose of carbolic
acid at her home last Saturday after
noon.
DIR. w. B. May was called to attend
her, and worked over her until yester-
day morning, until she expired. 1t is
not known whether the woman took
the acid with suicidal intent.
Cornor Danser was notified and is
investigating the case. The body was
turned over to the family, says Buffalo
News.
Mrs. Goodwin formerly resided in
Emporium and was daughter of the
late |. l.. Craven. r..
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1902-02-20
Murdered His Wife.

BELLEFoNTE, Feb. 17-Frank Beck
with, of Hannah Furnace, was brought
to Jail here on the charge of numbering
his wife.
Beckwith and his second wife fire.
quently quarreled. The strife at times
became so bitter that the woman fire.
quently left home. Saturday evening
she went to Sandy Ridge. Beckwith
worked for the company at Sandy
Ridge. When he came home Saturday
evening and learned that his wife had
gone away, he sent word to her that
she should return. The woman did not
return at the time stated and Beckwith
arming himself with revolver, started
over the mountain, seven and half
miles away, for Sandy Ridge. He
called at several places, but was told
that his wife was not in. Finally, after
being told that his wife was at Lyle
Edminsen's, he forced his way into the
house, after being refused admission.
Beckwith demanded his wife. Mrs.
O~NNA WIN NehhiO III ilOlll tl
room. He exchanged few angry
words with her, and the wife noticing
that he looked wildly at her, started to
run. Beckwith shot her in the left arm.
The woman ran into the yard, with the
inturiated husband after her. When he
caught up to her, he shot her in the
head, the bullet entering the brain from
near the ear. Mrs. Beckwith fell dead,
and was afterwards carried into the
house.
The shooting occurred about O'Clock
yesterday morning. Beckwith then re-
turned to his home, where later in the
day posse from Sandy Ridge found
him. He gave himself up, and was
brought to Jail.
Beckwlth is about 45 years old. He
has six children-t three by his first wife
and three by his second.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1902-02-20
Opening of the Chart.

The Chart for the Hungarian Orches.
ira will open to non-holders of season
tickets at Lloyd's book store, Saturday
morning next at 8 o'clock. There are
a number of desirable chairs and in
view OF the demand for seats it is i'm
portant that persons proposing to at
tend should purchase their tickets early.
DON'T forget the date of the entertain
ment, Tuesday evening, February 25th.
This will be the musical event of the
season.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1902-02-20
They are Coming,

The Indians, real Seneca Indians,
from the Cornplanter Reservation, are
coming to Emporium to sing in the
Court House, on Friday evening, Feb
ruary DIST, under the direction of Rev.
r. Crittenden, for the benefit of two
chapel8, now in construction in places
greatly needing them. Admission
25cts. Children under IL years, 15cts.
Tickets at II. S. Lloyd's store.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1902-02-20
NO.. 50.
BRIEF nENTION.

There is wedding to take place i'm
the East Ward in the near future.
The Northwestern Association of the
l.. o. o. F. will celebrate the 83d an
niversary of their order at Ridgwav.
Saturday, April Goth. There are 16,,
600 members of the association.
The Philadelphia Times says: In the
remarkable increase of population in
smaller centres there is great signifi-
cance. Pennsylvania has many of
these. Some of the small cities contri-
butte wonderfully to the Industrial
wealth. They have enterprising popu-
lations, beautiful homes and delightful
social conditions. In these places there
is very high average of intelligence
and public spirit and the people are
widely interested in the event of the
world. They supply many of the rising
people of the day. They make good
movements effective. They have that
direct interest which in large cities is
often so scattered that it becomes lost.
Thus their increase in population, in
industry, in wealth and in social at
traction becomes a matter of the very
highest value to the nation.
Boston Journal: The concert last
evening at the Music hall by the
Hungarian Court Orchestra was one
of the finest Of its kind ever given in
this city. Twelve numbers were on
the program, but by round after round
of applause the audience heard twenty.
The encores Were even more highly
appreciated than the regular pieces.
The playing of the combination is char
acterized by pure intonation, correct
interpretation and perfect unanimity.
At the Court House, Tuesday evening,
February 25th.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1902-02-20
Serious Loss.

William MCGEE, proprietor of City
Hotel met with a serious loss last Tues
day, having had misfortune to loose
his pocket book containing about
$195.O0 in currency and valuable pa
pers. 1t is hoped that the finder may
be an honest person and return it, for
Mr.. McGee can i'll afford to stand the
loss.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1902-02-20
Wasfington,s Birthday Sumner.

Band No 1, Mrs. A. &. Blum Captain,
will serve Washington Birthday sup
per at her home on Pine street, Satur-
day evening, February %, beginning
at o'clock and continuing till all are
served. The spread will be one of
especial excellence and well worth the
patronage of the people Ice cream
will also be for sale.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1902-02-20
A Story With q Moral.

The man who was kicked in the
face by mule was disfgured for life
but he had heap more common sense
after the kicking. Some logic can be
applied to advertising. Do not stand
behind the public. IF you do you're
likely to he Kicked. Get out in front.
Set the pace. Let others follow Elk.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1902-02-20
Reduced Rates to the West

Commencing March 1st and daily
thereafter, until April 30th, 1902. the
Wisconsin Central Ry. will sell Settlers
tickets from Chicago to points in Mon
tana, Idaho, Oregon, Washington, and
British Columbia, at greatly reduced
rates. For detailed information inquire
OF nearest Ticket Agent, or address w.
Il. Allen, 621 Park Building, Pittsburg,
Pa, or Jas. Q. Pond. Gen'l Passenger
Agenr, Milwaukee, Wis. 4S-14t.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1902-02-20
ImDroyiuY.

The PRESS is gratified to learn that
Thomas H. Norris, who has been dan
gerously ill with typhoid fever, is
slowly improving. His daughter,
Miss Mae Norris, who is attending
school at Baltimore, arrived last Thurs
day, remaining until to-day.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1902-02-20
Making Improvements.

William Mcdonald, proprietor of
Novelty Restaurant has painter Ben
nett and workmen busily at work max
ing extensive improvements in the in
terror of his restaurant. William is do
ing nice business and believes in ex-
pending money for the comfort of his
customers.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1902-02-20
Mothers rIeeting.

The regular monthly meeting of the
mothers of Emporium will be held in
the High School Room, Friday, Feb.
2Sth, at 3 p. m.
The subject of discipline will be dis
cussed in its various phases. A good
attendance is desired.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1902-02-20
Gone West.

Mr. F. Edgcomb, Of Costello, Pa
visited in Emporium couple of days
this week, prior to his departure for
Morocco, Idaho, where he contemplates
locating. Mr.. Edgcomb is q brother of
our townsman, Mr.. Henry Edgcomb
and is practical lumberman-none
better.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1902-02-20
Assaulted.

Yesterday morning, about nine
O'Clock, two masked men entered
residence at Sizerville, and after knock
ing down the lady of the house, who
was alone, assaulted her. Both men
escaped and cannot be found, although
every effort is being made to find
them.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1902-02-20
Chicken and Waffle Supper.

A chicken and waffle supper will be
given in the Methodist church parlors
by Band No. 3, Mrs. Heilman captain,
ON Thursday February 9th, beginning
at o'clock. This will probably be the
last one Of the season. DON'T fail to
enjoy it; tickets 25c. Also Meelick's
ice cream for sale.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1902-02-20
S15,0O Reward.

Twill pay the above reward for the
return of my pocket book, lost on Feb.
18th, 1902, either at my hotel or be-
tween City Hotel and City Hall. No
questions asked.
VIM MCGEE,
1t Emporium, Pa.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1902-02-20
Social Gossip.

Mrs. G. p. Bastian gave a novelty
party, last Tuesday evening, in honor
of her sister, Miss Margaret Follmer, of
Trout Run. The prizes were captured
by Mrs Jones and Mr.. Weiman.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1902-02-20
Peter c. Foley.

Peter 9. Foley, the marble contract
or, was elected mayor of Olean last
week, defeating the Republican candi-
date by PSI votes.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1902-02-20
MAR ESEED.

JORDAN -BATCHELDER.-Atth the residence of
the brides parent, at Hunuey, Pa, Wednesday
Feb. 18th, 1902. by Rev. Steal, MISS MINNIE d. .
JORDAN and Mr.. GEORGE w. BArCHELDER, of
Sinnamahouing.
The happy couple Immediately de-
parted on Erie mail on a short we'd
ding trip to Buffalo, Portage Falls and
Olean N. Y, Both are popular
young people and the best wishes OF
many friends go with them.
b. &. and L. l.. Ludlam, have closed
the purchase of Il. NJ. Hurteau's store.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1902-02-20
Some Facts About Natural Gas.

In speaking of the impossibility of
pumping air into the gas mains for the
purpose of making the meters work,
the American Manufacturer says:
1T has become such a common cry
among consumers of natural gas that
the company is pumping air into their
mains, when the gas pressure is low
that some attention should be given
the subject. And the most peculiar
feature of this charge is the men of
ordinary common sense and many with
redimentary education in chemistry
make these charges. If firms supplying
natural gas were to pump air into their
mains they would within "a hours
asphyxiate or blow up seven -eights of
their consumers and the subsequent
damage suits would ruin such a con-
Germ beyond all hopes of recovery.
The simplest illustration to show that
air cannot be forced through gas main
and make light, even for an instant, is
that of new installation in a building
After the plumber or pipe filter com
pletes his work and the gas pressure
| is permitted to enter the pipes any at
tempt at lighting a burner will be
frustrated. A pressure of air will be
forced from the pipe sometimes strong
enough to blow out a lighted match
! but it will not burn. This is because
the pipes are filled with air, nitrogen,
oxygen carbon dioxide and q certain
amount of vapor. This will not burn,
although it is necessary to aid combus-
ton of gas and other inflamable sub
stance. What results in a new pipe or
where air fills pipe would also result
if pressure of air was forced into q
gas main to force the gas more quickly
through the mains or to enrich the gas
or even make gas meter work more
rapidly, as the charge is frequently
made.
1t has been maintained that thes air
pressure forced into the gas main as
similates with the gas and impoverishes
it. If this is true, why did not the air
in the gas pipe left there after plumb
er or pipe filter has completed his work
assimulate with the gas? That it does
not every one has observed who ever
tried to light burner at the end of a
newly laid pipe"
Career and Character of Abraham Lincoln.
An address by Joseph Choate, Am
bassador to Great Britain, on the career
and character Of Abraham Lincoln
his early life-his early struggles with
the world-his character as developed
in the later years of his life and his
administration, which placed his name
so high on the worlds roll of honor and
fame, has been published by the Chi
cago, Milwaukee & st. Paul Railway
and may be had by sending six (6) cents
in postage to +. A. Miller, General Pas,
senger Agent, Chicago, Ill. 52-3t
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Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1902-02-20
SfURRY.

DAVID MURRY, aged 81 years, four
months and four days, passed away
last Monday, at his residence,
corner of Third and Pine streets,
surrounded by his wife and child
dren. The deceased came to Am
erica in 1863, from Belfast, Ireland, ac-
companied by his wife and Immediately
located at Emporium, where he has
ever since resided, rearing large
family, ALI ofwhom have been an honor
to their parents and 4 credit to the
community, viz: Mrs. Rachael Hacket,
Frank and George, Buffalo, N. Y;
Mrs. Matte Rogers, Erie Pa, Mrs.
Jennie Robinson, Miss Edith, (at
home), and Edward S. of this place.
Deceased was a member of the Episco-
pal church since boyhood, and as are
all of his family. The funeral took
place from the family residence yester-
day afternoon, Rev. j. M. Robertson,
Rector of Emmanuel church offciated.
Thus one more of the old land marks
has passed to his reward, after q long
and honorable life His funeral was
very generally attended by our citi-
zens, who had none but respect for the
deceased.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1902-02-20
CALF 0RNIA.
Thirty.one Days Tour via Pennsylvania
Railroad.

Railroad
The Pennsylvania Railroad Person
ally conducted Tour to California will
leave on February %. Passengers will
be transported to El Paso, Texas, in
special Pullman cars. At the latter
point they will be transferred to the
''Mexico and California Special" COM
posed exclusively Of Pullman parlor-
smoking, dining-room, drawing-room
sleeping, compartment, and observa-
ton cars, which will be used over the
entire trip back to New York. While
the best hotels will be used where ex-
tended stops are made, the train will be
at the constant command OF the party.
Round-trip tickets, covering all neces-
sary expenses, 1915 from all points on
Pennsylvania Railroad except Pitts
burg, from which point the rate will be
1870.
For further information apply to
ticket agents; or address Geo. w. Boyd,
Assistant General Passenger Passenger
Agent, Philadelphia. 222851-2t
'ERY LOW RATES TO THE NORTHWEST
March to April &c. 1902, the Chicago
Iilwaukee & st. Paul Railway will sell
Iclzets to Montana, Idaho and North
Pacific coast points at the following
realty reduced rates: From Chicago
o Butte, Helena and Anaconda, $1,000;
Spokane, 5000; Portland, Tacoma,
Seattle, Victoria and Vancouver, S33 90.
Choice of routes via Omaha or st. Paul.
For further information apply to any
coupon ticket agent in the United
States r Canada or address John +.
Pott, District Passenger Agent, $40
Park Bldg, Pittsburgh, Pa. st.
Subscribe for the Press only S1.5O a
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