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Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1908-08-06
The First Campaign Poet.

Campaign poets are beginning to
pipe their lays. If all shall sound as
clear a note as j. w. Foley, they will
be warmly welcomed by the newspaper
mending public, which includes every
body nowadays. Mr.. Foley in the
New York Times, which may be de-
described as "Taft Democratic" !"
cleverly pictures the attitude of the
prosperous farmer, prosperous under
Republican policies, toward Mr..
Bryan's appeal for subscriptions to
combat predatory wealth." First we
have the graphic description of the
farmers solvency:
Crank up the auto, Jonathan; put in more gaso-
line:
Wen take a spin about the fields, where things
look fresh ana green;
Call up the town by telephone and order those
repairs;
Go bring me in my Daily Times-I'll just see
how my shares
Are selling now; tell Ben to get right out there
in the corn
That cultivator makes it jump, as sure as you
are born.
And bring my check book, Jonathan the times
are growing ILL.,
Since predatory wealth's afoot-Ill send a
check to Bill.
A second stanza tells of the comfort
able circumstances of the worthy
farmers children, while the third
brings us to the climax, with the farm.
er's keen realization of which side his
bread is buttered:
Oh, I've had some hard times, | know; some
short crops nd some long;
But L saved some when things went right to
use when things went wrong:
Tell Ben to start that engine up, we'd better
grind some feed;
And put the gang plow in the field to fallow
it for seed:
It's lone some without mother here, but she's
right to go
Up in the mountains when it's hot as any one
know,
We've got the money for it, too, and times are
not so ILL.,;
On second thought I'll send the check down to
the other Bill!
This little poem as campaign docu-
ment is worth columns of ponderous
prose. The fictitious incident thus re-
lated will be repeated in real life thou
sands of times. Bryan appeals to the
discontented. And the contented and
prosperous farmers will vote for "the
other Bill."--Pittsburg Times.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1908-08-06
Improvements by Property
Owners.

Emporium property owners continue
to improve their property in a very
substantial manner.
Mr.. j. Pitt Felt is adding a fine con-
crete porch to his beautiful residence
on North Broad street; when complet-
ed will add greatly to the appearance
of his home in connection with other
improvements he is making.
DR.. IL. S. Falk is having a concrete
walk laid in front of his Fourth street
home, which will be great improve
ment and highly appreciated by our
people.
New concrete walks have been laid
and other improvements made by A.
IL. Painting on his Fifth street property
and AugustExtrom, on Sixth street has
also planned fifty foot concrete walk.
r. Seger continues to improve the
appearance of his property at the juno
ton of Fourth street and Allegheny
avenue. The tenement flat on Fourth
street is nearing completion.
johnson & McNarney have brighten
ed up their law office on Broad street
by putting on fresh coat of paint.
The remodeling of the st. Charles
hotel in the East End, adds greatly to
the appearance of that part of town
and shows what can be done to beauti-
fly that section if the property owners
would only be up and doing.
The store and residence of Mrs Ida
Overhiser on Fourth street is respend-
ent in fresh coat of paint and looks
very neat.
Mrs. M. A. Rockwell has recently
added a fresh coat of paint to her
stores on Fourth street and residences
on Cherry street which makes them
look CHEEKY.
South Broad street is coming to the
the front very fast as far as improve
ments are concerned, new concrete
walks have been laid by Messrs. John
and Thomas Cummings, Mrs. Marga-
Creighton, the Cavanaugh and Haley
estates the Iron Co., Jos. Kinsler and
Mrs. Condon; also the grocery store of
Mr.. Kinsler is undergoing a great
change by being raised and cellar
being added, Il new walk will also be
placed in froont of the store.
The Housler property on Maple
street is being improved by the addi-
tion Of a new walk and other improve
ments.
Let the good work go on; let other
property owners follow the example
of others and do likewise.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1908-08-06
Business Change.

b. A. Gerg, of st. Marys, on July
27th, purchased Mr.. S. J. Hauber's in
terest in the wagon and blacksmith
business, Mr.. Hauber retaining the
real estate. MIR. Hauber will spend
several months at Denver, Col,
for the benefit of his health, which is
none too good. We hope he will re-
turn to Emporium, for we always con-
sldered him one of our best citizens
anu I! a @ 6aro working gentleman.
MIR. Gerg comes to Emporium highly
recommended as a mechanic and will
no doubt maintain the high standard
of work turned out by the old firm.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1908-08-06
Large Outing PARTY,

a number of Olean ladies have leas.
ed the "Hineman' Cottage, situated
in the woods, near Crosby. They have
invited number of Emporium ladies
to join them next Thursday for week.
Those invited from this section are:
Mesdames j. d. Logan, S. E. Felt, G.
S. Allen. F. G. Judd, j. p. McNarney,
@. j. Goodnough, w. E. jackson r. f.
Moore, |. K. Hockey, Geo. Metzger,
Jr, Lizzie Hinkle, II. S. Lloyd, Chas.
Seger, r. @. Dodson; @. w. Shaffer,
W. 5. Walker and Laura Erhard, Aus
tin. The following Olean ladies are
at the head of the ''outing::" Mesdames
J. $. Douglas, w. Tough, j. HI. Havens,
j. III. Swain, j. Nj. Card.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1908-08-06

Old Soldiers Read.

DEAR FRIEND MULLIN:-The Con-
federate soldiers, who participated in
the battle of Dry Creek, will hold re-
union on the battle field, Aug. 29th. 1t
is their desire to have all the surViv-
ing Union Soldiers, who engaged in
this battle, as well as other Union
Soldiers, to come and participate in
this reunion.
The old soldier is getting old indeed,
and within short time they will be
with us only in history and affection
ate memories. For this reason the
promoters of this reunion believe this
will be the only one on this battle field,
in which the old soldier will be able to
attend. 1t is a fitting tribute to the oc-
casion for the old soldiers, of both
sides, to meet in love, Joy and peace
on this spot, where as young men they
engaged, brethren and against breth-
ren, in the deadly conflict of Civil War
This will be the last grand rally.
The Committe of arrangements have
requested me to hunt up the Union
Soldiers of this battle and get them in
communication with the Committee.
The famous White Sulphur Summer
resort is on the edge of the battle field
and will be in full blast at the time of
the reunion. The Grand Hotel" of
the resort, as we'll as nmber of other
hotels in the village, will provide ample
accommodations for all classes of people.
If you know of any information that
will put me in touch with the Union
soldiers who participated in the battle
of Dry Creek, w. Va, under General
Averills, will be pleased to have it.
Yours very truly,
GEO. w. HUNTLEY, JR.
Iulu god 1Q0Q
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1908-08-06
Body One Year
In the Morgue
Remains of Chas. Drangle, EmbaImed
One Year Ago, Battles Skill of
Egyptians

Chas. Drangle, who Sept. 9th, 1907,
fell from supply wagon, near EN-
porium, breaking his neck, being dead
when found. From papers found on
his person it was learned that his
former home was in Stockholm,
Sweden. His remains were taken to
Geo. j. LaBar's undertaking establish
ment, when Chas. W. Rishell, the un-
dertaker and embalmer prepared the
body for burial. Correspondence was
opened with the relatives through the
Swedish Counsel at Philadelphia, when
it was learned that Drangle was con.
nected with one of the most prominent
families of Sweden. No final arrange
ments having been made Drangle's
remains were held pending final in
structions. The body may yet be ship
ped to Sweden.
This case has excited great number
of expert embalmers in all sections of
tina country and hundreds have called
at Undertaken LaBar's morgue to view
the remains. Embalmer RishelPs
secret has puzzled the "fratn how he
he could keep the body in such excel
lent condition, when they were in
formed that not drop of blood was
drawn from the body and no disem-
boweling performed. All who have
called to examine this wonderful case
agree that Embalmer Riishell has put
the Egyptian mummy preservers clear
in the shade.
Drangle was one of those big hearted
fellows, as most woodsmen are, and
when he had a good stake" as he
often had, his money went mostly for
the entertainment of his friends. His
generosity was his "doingr finally.
He had resided in Cameron and Elk
counties about twenty-five years.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1908-08-06
Northern Central Sued for Sc, 900.

Northern Central Sued for 30, 600.
Through her attorneys, Don M. Lar
rabee and N. M. Edwards, Esqs Sarah
J. Kleese has brought suit against the
Northern Central Railway Company,
for the death of her husband, William
Kleese, asking for $4,000 damages.
In the statement filed on Monday in
the Prothonotary's office, it is alleged
that on or about September 26, 1907,
Kleese was hauling wood with horse
and wagon, from a sawmill near the
railroad, between Haleeka and Powys,
to his home, about mile distant from
the mill, the railway being between the
mill and his home; that 1T was neces-
sary to cross the tracks in the hauling
of the wood, the crossing, known as
Waltz Crossing" being near the mill,
and kept and maintained by the rail
way company and being much trav-
eled road for forty years or more.
While Kleese was crossing the
tracks, it is alleged, an engine and
train, southwark, "without warming"
struck and fatally injured MIN and he
died in few minutes. 1t is further al
legged in the statement that there is an
obstructed view of south-bound trains,
and that no warning whistle was
sounded or notice of the trains ap-
proach given.
The horse was also killed at the
same time that Kleese met his DEATH
Williamsport Bulletin.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1908-08-06
Council Proceedings.

Regular meeting, Borough Council,
Emporium, Aug. 3, 1908.
Present: Messrs. White, Goodnough
Hamilton, Norris, Frendel, Mumford
and Cummings Absent: Messrs.
Rishell and Marshall.
Minutes of last regular and adjourn
ed meetings read and approved.
Message from Burgess was read in
which resolution of July 9th by Mr..
Hamil ton, seconded by Mr.. Norris,
that ditch in front of Mr.. Norris prop
erty on Chestnut street be repaired by
Borough was vetoed.
Moved by Mr. Goodnough, seconded
by Mr.. Mumford, that resolution of
July 9th be passed, Notwithstanding
veto of Burgess. A vote was taken
Ayes: Messrs. Goodnough, Cum.
mings, Norris, Hamilton and
Mumford-5. Nays: Freinde and
White-2. Motion declared lost.
The committee was continued until
next regular meeting of council.
Moved by Mr.. Norris, seconded by
Mr.. Cummings, that Allegheny avenue
and Fifth street be filed with cinder
or other suitable material, in front of
the property of Mrs. +. B. Ness. Car
ried.
Moved by Mr.. Hamilton, seconded
by Mr.. Mumford, the Borough Council
claim of Mr.. Bellows for damages sus-
tanned on Fourth street at crossing in
front of Mr.. Auchu's and Mr.. Rentz's
properties for $500 The Boro ugh
also to pay Mr.. Bellows doctor bill
amounting to So. Carried.
Moved by Mr.. Mumford, seconded
by Mr.. Goodnough, that matter of
street repairs and crossing at Mr.. Dow
ney's be referred to street committee.
Carried.
Moved by Mr.. White, seconded by
Mr.. Cummings, that all bills as read
with exception of Emporium Water
Company, be paid as follows.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1908-08-06
Base Ball.

The much talked of game of ball be-
tween the Old Stars and the regular
Emporium team was pulled off last
Friday and up until the fourth inning,
the game was very evenly played.
In this inning the Old Stars COM
menced to weaken and the younger
blood continued to gain until at the
end of the ninth inning the score stood
II to in favor of the regular team.
The Old Stars were outclassed in this
game in every particular. Overturf
pitched for the regular team, and GER
tainly put up a neat game. Hemphill
ber of runs scored against him is no
fault of his.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1908-08-06
Sheath Broke
Records tOPay
OFF Schools
Over $4,0O0,000 Paid Out
BY Treasurer AS Fast
AS Asked.
JULY PAYMENTS
NEARLY $5,0OO,OOO
Tremendous Business Done at
State Treasury During July.
Harrisburg Telegraph.


State Treasurer John o. Sheatz has
broken all records for the payment of
the state school appropriation, the
total disbursements for this object
alone in the sixty days between June
1 and August aggregating the mag
nificent total of $4, 069, 141.7s, or 81 $40,
723 more than paid in the same period
last year.
According to the statement of busi-
ness at the Treasury for the month
just closed, the receipts of the Treas
ury were $3,152, ,541. 45 and the pay
ments S4, 1856, 1880, over half of which
went for school purposes. The gen
eral balance in the Treasury at the
close July business was S11, ,943, 796.04
of which s., ,426, ,525.35 was in the gen
eral fund and $2,517, ,270.69 was in the
sinking fund. OF the balances 1928, 600
is held by the Allegheny National
Bank which closed.
The payment of school money is con-
sidered to be notable on Capitol Hill,
as it goes far beyond any record ever
made in the preceding adminisira ton.
In addition there was drawn warrants
for over $500, 900 more by the Depart
ment of Public Instruction which did
not reach the Treasury in July. Mr..
Sheath stood ready to cash them. In
all 1911 Of the $3.50 districts were paid.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1908-08-06
HaV Ride.

Last Monday evening the members
of the Y. +. S. of G. f., of the Baptist
Church, enjoyed most delightful hay
ride to the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Lead
better, at Rich Valley. The crowd,
very quietly, took possession of the
house and played games until late
honr, when refreshments we're served
by Mrs. Leadbetter and assistant ts.
With much merry making the Society
turneh homeward and with ''Duckie
and Pat'' arrived safe and secure, not
afraid to come home in the dark.
ONE OF THE CROWD.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1908-08-06

A first class training school is also
an excellent fitting school for life. The
Lock Haven State Normal School
meets those requirements, and it's
large patronage is the best proof of
this fact. 1t has fine faculty made
up of graduates of the best training
schools and colleges in the United
States and foreign countries. The ex-
penses are moderate and the home in
fiuences are particularly attractive. It's
location is unsurpassed in this state
and its reputation equals the best any
where. Address the Principal for illu-
strated catalogue.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1908-08-06
Pleasant Caller.

Mr.. S. G. Ormsbee, of Syracuse, Sec
retary of Emporium Telephone Co.,
was pleasant PRESS office visitor on
Tuesday, having visited Emporium to
be present at the annual election. Mr..
o., is a pleasant gentleman and is
we'll up in telephone work, having Il
larg field to look after. He hopes the
company may see its way clear to add
improvements and better service to
Emporium di vision.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1908-08-06
DEATH S DOINGS

w. s. STERNER. SIR.

w. S. Sterner, Sr., died at his resi-
dence i'll Philadelphia last Saturday.
Deceased was an uncle of w. S. Sterner.
Jr., of this place and only brother of
of his father. He was a member of
Reno Post, No. Ga, G. A. R., of Will
Transport, Pa, and delegation from
that Post attended the funeral, which
was held at Philadelphia Wednesday
morning.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1908-08-06
Church Notice

Sunday Aug. 8, 1908, an all-day SER
vice will be held at Howard Siding, be-
ginning with a love-feast at 10 a. m. !;
Sunday school at 1:30 p. M, and
preaching by Rev. j f. Anderson, of
Emporium, at 3:OOp m. The public is
cordially invited. Come and bring your
lunch with you and stay all day.
w. II. ALLEN, Pastor.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1908-08-06
$4,000 Double Residence

Mrs. E. M. Hurteau has let the con-
trsct to w. III. Cramer for the erection
of double residence on her West
Fourth street corner lot, estimated to
cost about nine or ten thousand dollars,
Mr.. Cramer has commenced the cellar
excavation. The location is an admir-.
able one for good house. Now is the
time to build, while lumber is cheaper
than it has been for many years.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1908-08-06
Bottle ExDlodeS

Miss Mary McGrain, who makes her
home with the Misses Gould, on Sixth
street, met with painful accident on
Tuesday afternoon. Just as she lifted
the lid of the refrigerator bottle of
Sizerville water exploded cutting her
right hand severely. Dr. DeLong was
promptly called and dressed the in
jury. If ye editor wants any Sizerville
water he has to go to the cellar himself
after it.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1908-08-06
Painters. AttentjonI

The Shippen School Board at their
next meeting, Aug. Sth, 1908, will let
the contract to paint about is school
houses, throughout the township. one
and two coats, plain white. The board
to furnish paint. viii let bv square
yard. Would like to have bids from
experienced painters.
24'2t. FRED. K. ZINfMER, Sec'y
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1908-08-06
Pic-Nic on SATURDAY..

M. E. Sunday School picnic
at the Keystone Park, on Saturday of
this week. Children and baskets at
the Church and Reading Room by nine
o'clock a. M, will be taken to the park
in carriages.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1908-08-06
A Good Farmer.

Alex McAuley, the scccessful man.
ager of the upper Josiah Howard farm,
Rich Valley, transacted business in
Emporium last Monday, and the PRESS
office was honored by a business call
He is making an excellent property
out of this farm, which is located near
the PeasleY farm.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1908-08-06
Notable Visitors,

Hon. Thos. A. Morrison, Superior
Court Judge, Hon. Sam'l Z. Bell,
Prothonotary of fMcKean county, Geo.
M. Morrison, adopted son of Judge
Morrison, with Herbert Il. Martin, of
Buffalo, as Chauffeur, visited in town
this morning. They are stopping at
Sizerville Springs, testing the water
for rheumatism-Geo. NJ. Morrison
having a severe case of rheumatism.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1908-08-06
One Hundreth Birthdav.

Mr.. L. II. Cawley, of Sizerville, told
us on Saturday that he expected to be
present at the Tooth anniversary of his
aunts birthday, Mrs. Charity Stevens,
at New Oxford, Mich, at which We're
expected about five hundred guests.
This remarkable woman honored the
PRESS columns some months ago.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1908-08-06
Eve Specialist.

Prof. w. II. Budine, the we'll known
Eye Specialist, of Binghamton, N. Y,
will be at r. HI. Hirsch's iewelry
store, Emporium, Pa, Aug. 18th.
If you can't see we'll or have
headache don't fail to call and see Prof.
Budine, as he guarantees to cure all
such cases. Lenses ground and fitted
in old frames. Eyes tested and ex-
amined free. All work guaranteed.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1908-08-06
Sixth Street Nav be Paved.

A number of Sixth street property
owners are expressing themselves in
favor of paving that beautiful street.
Why not?
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1908-08-06
Knife Lost.

A silver handled knife containing
two blades lost between Sizerville and
Emporium. Finder will please return
the same to w. III. Howard, Empor-
um, Pa.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1908-08-06
Old School-Mate Friends.

Prof Alfred IT, High, of the Phila-
delphia Boys High School was in EN-
porium over Sunday, guest of his old
school-mate friend, Fred Arm Johnson.
one of our rising young attorneys. Of
course the meeting of old friends was
an enjoyable one. The Prof was en
route for Ohio to visit friends.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1908-08-06
For Sale.

| have a quantity of second hand
Windows, Doors, Large Store Sash,
etc, that / will sell at a bargain. All
are in good shape. also desire to sell
one or more good lots, Junction of AL
legany Avenue and Fourth street; suit
able for residence or business.
"A 3t. r. SEGER.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1908-08-06
Ice Cream Social.

There will be an Ice Cream Social
at the residence of Randolph Lock
woods, Rich Valley, Saturday even
ing, Aug. 8th, for the benefit ofthe local
pastor. The public are cordially in
vited. Good roads, pleasant drive and
an enjoyable evening assured
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1908-08-06
Bargain.

For sale-One White Sewing Ma
chine with attachments. ETC. In good
condition. $1,000. Call at this Office
for further particulars.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1908-08-06
Pony and Colt for Sale.

Saddle pony and year old colt for
sale. Reasonable figure Inquire, r.
K. Mickey, Novelty Incandescent
Lamp Company, Emporium, Pa. 245
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1908-08-06
For Sale.

A good barber outfit for sale cheap.
Also some pigs four weeks old.
RoB'T GRAHAM,
24-2t. Cameron, Pa.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1908-08-06
Hackenberg Agency.

For RENT-A good house with al
modern improvements.
For SALE-A good second hand Nc
Cormick Mower and Reaper. Very
good bargain and cheap. Call on
1Stf VIM. HACKENBERG
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1908-08-06

Dance Saturday night, Aug. sth,
1908, at Opera House. Tickets SOC per
couple. Good music.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1908-08-06
For Sale.

A sixteen inch water motor fan; used
only six weeks; for sale cheap. Apply
to Ed. Blinzler, Emporium, Pa. 24-tf
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1908-08-06
Wanted.

Good girl for general house work.
Apply to Mrs. Robt. K. Mickey, Sixth
street. 24-tf.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1908-08-06

Burgess and Treasurer's reports read
and ordered filed, amounts as follows
Total receipts for July $96 20; expen-
ditures S2,044.90, balance on hand July
31st, S21016.
On motion Council then adjourned
r. G. MOORE, Sec'y.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1908-08-06
New Military Company.

'The new Military Company, organ
lied last week, had its first drill last
evening, and has every indication of
being credit to the town. There are
now forty-two members enlisted, and
it is hoped to bring the membership to
sixty, if possible. The Company is in
dependent of all organizations, but is
drilling under the United States Army
tactics and the Pennsylvania National
Guards regulations.
The Rector of the Episcopal Church
very kindly offered the use of the
Parish House as a drill room, until
such time as other arrangements could
be made. The boys would like to use
the Opera House, but as the organiza-
ton is self-supporting it is desired to
keep the expense as low as possible.
and the above offer was thoroughly ap-
preciated.
The Company will drill every
Wednesday evening. falling in at 1902