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Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1908-12-17
EMPORIUM, PA. thursday, DECEMBER H. 1908
Driftwood Masons.

Abont fifteen or more of Emporium's
mighty feeders attended the Masonic
Banquet at Driftwood last Friday
evening and returned home the follow
ing morning early, not being able to
sleep one wink. Why? The feed pre-
pared by those good ladies of Drift
wood-they continue to wear the dia-
mond medal-fed them too sufficient
ly." Now comes another banquet this
evening. Whew Turkey supper at
that. Christmas time comes only once
a year. Let us be thankful and whilst
we do be merry remember the less
fortunate and be generous and make
some other person happy. Would that
we had the millions of the great
wealthy for only this month.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1908-12-17
Elegant People.

Our sanctum was highly honored
Saturday evening with a call from Mr..
and Mrs. Roland A. Eick of Woodland
Avenue. Mr.. E., who comes from a
family of tanners is Supt. of the EN-.
porium plant and is only just recover
ing from long siege of that awful dis
ease called anthrax, 30 terribly danger.
Gus. His friends are pleased to see him
again able to be about and doing. This
month is one of deep significance to
him and his pleasant wife. They cele-
brated, on the Sth, the birth of their
twin babies on the goth will observe
the ninth anniversary of their marri-
age and on the 9th will be in honor of
Mrs. E's birth. We hope their future
will be all sunshine and strewn with
roses.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1908-12-17
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Masonic Banquet.

The members of the Masonic Lodge,
No. 3S2, enjoyed a royal good time last
Monday evening, in connection with
the installation of their officers for the
ensuing year. commencing with st.
Johns day next The following off
GERS were installed by District Deputy,
Joseph Kaye, w. NJ, G. Jay Good
nough, S. W., H. G. Tompkins j. W.,
Edward D. White Treasurer, Geo. f.
Balcom Secretary, John d. Logan ;
Trustees, NJ M. Larrabee, Hon. Geo.
J. LaBar and E. w. Gaskill.
Mr.. Thos Norris, the retiring wor-
shipful Master, was presented with a
beautiful gold Jewel, the presentation
speech being made by Mr.. M. M. Lara
bee 1t is needless to say that Mr.. Nor
ris highly prizes his gift and well may
he, for few men ever received a like
testimonial.
After the Lodge work had been com
pleted, the members and visiting bro
theirs repaired to their large and spa
cious banquet Hall, especially fitted for
their convenience. Here the Emman-
uel Episcopal ladies Observed one of the
most elaborate and bountiful suppers
that the heart could desire When all
had eaten plentifully and cigars were
passed, the Toast Master, Hon. B. w.
Green, called upon those present for
short timely topics. The addresses
were we'll received and brought some
healthful sentiments. The banquet
was success in every particular.
This fraternity is very rapidly in
creasing in membership and is consid-
cred one of the best working bodies in
the State and is composed of many of
our best citizens Their commodious
rooms used by both Blue Lodge and
Chapter) cover the entire third floor of
the large brick block opposite the New
Warner, familiarly known as the Walk
er & Howard block before it was parti-
ally destroyed by fire. The comfort
able home of the Masonic fraternity is
largely due to the liberality and the in
terest taken by our townsman, MIR.
Joseph Kaye, who takes pride in ''do-
ing things" in his quiet way. He re-
Gently presented a large quantity of
china dishes, etc, in fact full equip
ment for the kitchen and banquet
room. His kindness and liberality is
greatly appreciated by the fraters.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1908-12-17
Sock Social A Success.

The Sock Social an d Entertainment
given at the Opera house last Thurs
day evening for the benefit of Mrs
Clara Kibe and children, under the
direction of several Emporium ladies,
was a success, both in attendance and
financially A pleasing musical enter
tainmeEt was given, also light and
bountiful lunch was served to all who
remained, About $1,000 was realized
over and above expenses, made possi-
Bile by the liberal donation of Mr.. T. j.
Butler, lessee of the opera house, who
donated $1,000. The kindness of Mr..
L. S. Fisk and his juvenile band also
aided very materially in the success of
the occasion. The ladies desire us to
thank all who took part in the affair,
as we'll as those who contributed The
ladies certainly did we'll, taking every
thing in consideration.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1908-12-17
Suddenly Ill.

Last Thursday afternoon, our re-
spected townsman, and manager of the
Emporium Furniture Company, Mr..
Bernard Egan, was stricken with a
slight paralytic stroke, while in the
store. DR.. S. S. Smith was hastily
summoned and rendered every assis-
tance possible and much alarm was
caused at the time of the trouble. AT
present, we are pleased to state, Mr..
Egan is able to be up and around the
store. On Wednesday in company
with the Rev. Father Downey, Mr..
Egan went to Buffalo, for medical adj
vice
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1908-12-17
Keep Up Interest.

Keep up the interest in the Doll con-
test at the Theatorium and do not get
discouraged if even you are far down
the list, but dig in and work and you
may win the prize in the end. A grad
ual increase in votes every night, if
only few at time, will help swell
the number of your votes and may
bring success. Remember all have
equal chances to win. Keep up your
interest.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1908-12-17
official Board Entertained.

On last Thursday night the members
of the official Board with their wives.
OF the Methodist Church, were enter
tertained by Rev. and Mrs. Anderson
atthe parsonage.
In the early part of the evening the
Fourth Quarterly Conference was
held, presided over by Rev. T. S. Will.
cox, d. d., District Superintendent, af-
ter which social evening was spent
and refreshments served. There were
present about thirty representatives of
the church Boards, and most delight.
ful time was spent together.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1908-12-17
Remember Uncle Peter.

DON'T forget, when you are making
purchases for Christmas, to include a
box or two of those good cigars sold by
Uncle Peter Beattie; you will be aiding
the same time purchasing fine cigar
for your husband, brother or son-or
your "best fellow" Do not forget it
and do so at once, "Iest you forget"
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1908-12-17
Council Proceedings


Regular meeting Borough Council,
Emporium, Dec. 7, 1908. Present -
Messrs. Marshall, White, Goodnough,
Mumford absent Messrs. Friendei and
Cummings
In the absence of Mr.. Friendel, Mr..
Goodnough was called to the Chair
Minutes of last regular and special
meetings read and approved.
On report of Committee on Watt me-
ters, Mr.. White moved, seconded by
Mr.. Marshall, that on and after Janu.
ary 1st, 1909, all commercial lighting
furnished by this Borough be furnished
through meters furnished by Borough,
price of same to be deposited by con-
sumner, and to be refunded on discon-
tinuance of use of current at following
prices: 200, 900 watts per month, sc. per
per 1000 watts 200,0 900 to 300, 600 watts
per month, cents per 1000 watts ; 300
600 to 400, 900 per month, cents per
1000 watts in excess of 400, 900 watts
per month cents per 1000 watts Sub
ject to discount of per cent. if paid
on or before the 18th of the following
month. Unanimously carried.
Moved by Mr.. Rishell, seconded by
Marshall, that an appropriation of $50.
for each of the four Fire Companies in
the Borough, be made. Unanimously
carried. The bills were read and Mr..
Marshall moved, seconded by Num-
ford, that the following bills be paid
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1908-12-17
Emmanuel Church Notices.

Dec. 90 Fourth Sunday in Advent !:
a. M, Holy Communion 1890 a. m .
Morning Prayer and Sermon ton
reace.) 1900 m, Sunday School; 7;3O,
p. M, Evening Prayer and Sermon.
The offering, at the morning services
will be for the Diocesan Missions.
Christmas-Day
1000 a. M, Morning Prayer, Holy
Communion and Sermon. Offering
for General Missions.
Sundayschool Festival and Christ
mas Tree at Z O'Clock Christmas Eve.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1908-12-17
Gas Rates Reduced.

The st Marys Gas Co, have made a
liberal reduction in the gas rates to the
Emporium churches, making the flat
rate of 1Sc per thousand, commencing
Jan. 1st, 1909. This is very good and
certainly will be pleasing news to all
church members.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1908-12-17
Continue to Boil Water.

Typhoid fever hangs on in Ridgway,
we notice by the papers of that burg.
We hope Emporium citizens will hang
to SiZerville water for months to come
and if you must drink the city (and
many persist in defying fate) water for
gracious sake boil it, every drop of it..
Use boiled water even to clean your
teeth or person.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1908-12-17
Remember Them.

Every paront should remember their
children at this Xmas time No mat
ter how small the outlay may be, if
your means will not permit your ex-
pending a sum equal to your desires,
do the best you can. Good children
will be happy if Santa remembers
them.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1908-12-17
A Hunting Trim

Mr.. and Mrs. Matley have returned
to their home in this place, after a
most delightful hunting trip in Potter
county, which lasted about three weeks.
They were in search of bear and al
though they failed to secure the coveted
prize, yet Mrs. Matley was successful in
shooting coon which weighed about
% pounds.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1908-12-17
Agency Secured.

Mrs, G. s. Allen, wishes to announce
that she has secured the Agency for
the American Vacuum Cleaner and
Sweeper. Call at her residence on
West Fourth Street and see it demon
strated 43-tf
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1908-12-17
Hand Squeezed.

About two O'Clock Tuesday Tony
Krentz, employed at Emporium tan
merry, had the misfortune to get his
right hand in the leather squeezer. DR..
Falk attended him promptly.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1908-12-17
Will Start Milk Route.

Mr.. E. j. Rogers, desires to state
that he willagain open his milk route
next week. Everything has been
thoroughly fumigated about the pre-
misses and tho water used by the cattle
is brought from the Run above the
house and is perfectly pure.
F. G. JUDD,
Health Officer.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1908-12-17
Wide Awake.

Just take peep at the beautiful
show windows. Our merchants are
certainly getting move on and stand
ing up to be counted. A few remain
in the old rut but they, like the kit
tens, will soon get their eyes open.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1908-12-17

sident-elect both as to his likes
and dislikes, though his temper is
less explosive and he has greater
patience, more geniality and tact
than Roosevelt, but it is a mis-
take to suppose his 'suavitor in
modo IN any way negatives his
'fortiter in re-
The special Chinese envoy sent
to thank this government for the
return of the 81, 900, 900 Boxer in
demnity mas sent to the White
House as q present to Mrs. Roose-
yelt d tiger skin and many bales of
Chinese silk.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1908-12-17
Latest Popular Music.

Miss May Gould, teacher of piano
forte has received full line of the lat
est and most popular sheet music. All
the popular airs. Popular and class
ical music. Prices reasonable.
11-tf
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1908-12-17
For Eczema, letter and Salt Rheum.

The intense itching, characteristic of
these ailments is almost instantly allayed
by Chamberlain Salve Many severe
cases have been cured by it. For sale by
l.. Taggart.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1908-12-17

Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup
stops the cough and drives the cold from
the system. Children use it. Sold by
Il. G. Dodson.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1908-12-17

Just received large supply of pic
ture frame moulding. Have your
Christmas framing done now.
w. G. BAIR.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1908-12-17
Injured While Coasting.

A accident which resulted quite
seriously for Masters John Creighton
and Whiteley Howard, happened last
Tuesday morning, just before nine
O'Clock, on East Allegany Avenue,
while the boys were coasting. They
were riding on pair of bobs and had
ridden down the hill several times.
The mishap was caused by running in
to John Bauer's milk wagon which
threw the boys from the bobs. John
Creighton received very bad cut
around the knee-cap, which will affect
bis walking for some time; also severe
bruises, while Whiteley Howard was
cut below the knee and is laid up at
home under DR.. Heilman's care.
Drs. Smith, Falk and Bush hurried
to the Primary School, where they had
carried, dressed the cuts and bruis-
es, when the boys were taken to their
homes, where they received special
care. They are both doing as we'll as
can be expected at this time. Their
many friends wish them a speedy re-
covery. Young America will be
Americans, regardless of accidents.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1908-12-17

If you want a first-class young i'm.
ported canary, order it this week from
r. G. Dodson. 43-2t.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1908-12-17

English SPAWN Liniment removed
Hard, Soft or Calloused Lumps and
Blemishes from horses; also Blood
Spavins, Curbs, ,Splints, Sweeney, Ring
Bone, Stiles, Sprains, Swollen Throats,
Coughs. etc. Save $50 by use of one
bottle. A wonderful Blemish Cure
Sold by L.Taggart, druggist. 32.6m
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1908-12-17

Itch cured in 80 minutes by Wopo
ford's Sanitary Lotion. Never fails
Sold by L. Taggart, druggist. 32-6m.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1908-12-17

covery. Young America will be
Americans, regardless of accidents.
From Emporium to The West In
dies and the Spanish Main.
Frank T. Beers and wife have just re.
turned from trip to the land of con-
tinual summer. Mr.. Beers kindly con-
sented to give us the following short
account of their trip
Leaving Emporium on Nov. 5th they
sailed from New York on the seventh
on the Hamburg American Liner Prinz
August Wilhelm, arriving at Kings
ton, Jamaica, on the twelfth, having
made short stop at Fortune Island.
After spending two days at Kings
ton, they proceeded to Colon, where
they spent one day, going across the
lsthmus by rail to the city of Panama,
thus affording them an opportunity of
seeing the Panama Canal under con-
struction.
From Colon they went to Savanilla,
i N the Republic of Columbia. At this
point stop of one day is made, which
affords ample opportunity to go by rail
to Bananquilla, one of the principal
cities of the Republic and where un-
paved streets and adobe huts give a
faint indication of how little progress
they have made towards civilization.
The next stop was at Port Limon, in
Costa Rica, where they spent three
days visiting the capital San Jose,
which lies one hundred miles back in
the interior at an altitude of five thous-
and feet This is one of the best of the
Spanish-American cities, being thor
oughly sanitary and said to be one of
the best policed cities in the world
The climate is one of perpetual spring
rather than summer, as it is always de-
lightfully cool and yet warm enough
to produce the tropical fruits and luxu
rant vegetation.
From Port Limon the ship started on
her return voyage, touching at Colon
and arriving at Kingston on the twen-
ty-sixth, where they left the Printz
August Wilhelm
After spending nine days at the de-
lightful winter resort, Constant Spring,
about six miles from Kingston, they
took the Royal Mail steamer Atrato
for New York.
The trip was most delightful one
but only he who has experienced it can
know the sense of pride and satisfac-
tion which one feels after visiting such
countries to again sight the land of
Uncle Sam and the number of pro-
ducts of American manufacture which
one sees on every hand is abundant
proof that our neighbors to the South
realize our worth and onr position
among the nations.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1908-12-17
More Serious Than Was First
Supposed.

PANAMA, DEC. 15.--The explosion at
Bas Obispo was more serious than was
at first supposed. Twenty five bodies
had been recovered at noon yesterday
and it is said there are more in the de-
bris. More than 100 men were seri-
ously injured.
The quantity of dynamite which ex-
ploded is said to have been fifteen tons.
The damage done covers fifteen acres.
Among the dead are steam shovel
engineers, cranemen and firemen,
most of whom are Americans. Many
of the victims are Spaniards.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1908-12-17

Burgess and Treasurer's reports read
and ordered filed amounts as follows ::
Balance on hand Nov. 1st, 81, 733. .1S.-
Receipts, S122.25 ; Expenditures, S449, 90.
Balance on hand December, 1st, $4, 4O5-
AZ.
Moved by Norris, seconded by Mum
ford, that payment of bill of Johnson
& McNarney for professional services,
amounting to $162,S5, be held over un-
til next regular meeting. Carried.
On motion Council then adjourned.
R. @. MOORE, Sec'y.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1908-12-17

Photographs as Christmas presents
At BAIR's STUDIO.
fyou wish to please your friends,
give them one of your photographs
made on one of the latest folders, at
BARS STUDIO.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1908-12-17
The Old Standby.

The City Bakery, SO successfully con-
Quoted by Mrs. G. G. Schmidt, at the
old stand, opposite the Adams Ex-
press office, is one of the reliable, old
time establishments of the county
You will need Ice Cream and Fancy
Baking for Xmas week. Leave your
orders early, then you will be prompt
ly served. Call and see.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1908-12-17

A nice photograph of yourself is at
ways very acceptable as a Christmas
Gift. Have them made now, dom
wait. AT BAIR's STUDIO
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-09-16
THE OLD SAILING SHIPS.
why the Wooden Ones Were Better
Than Those Built of Iron.

why the Wooden Ones Were Better
Than Those Built of Iron.
The sailing ship when l knew her in
the days of her perfection was a sensi-
BILE creature. When 1 say her days Of
perfection 1 mean perfection of build,
gear, seaworthy qualities and ease of
handling, not the perfection Of speed.
That quality reached its highest ex-
cellence in the discovery Of hollow
lines and departed with the change of
building material
None of the iron ships Of yesterday
ever attained the marvels Of speed
which the seamanship Of men famous
in their time had obtained from their
wooden, copper sheeted predecessors.
Everything had been done to make
the iron ship perfect, but no wit of
man had managed to devise an efficient
coating composition to keep her bot
tom clean with the smooth cleanness
of yellow metal sheeting. After a
spell of a few weeks at sea an iron
ship begins to lag as if she had grown
tired too soon. 1t is only her bottom
that is getting foul.
A very little affects the speed of a
ship that is not driven on by an untir-
ing propeller. Often it is impossible to
tell what inconsiderate trifie puts her
off her stride. A certain mysterious
ness hangs around the quality of speed
as it was displayed by the old sailing
ships commanded by competent sea
men. In those days the speed was
still a matter for the seaman's care.
Therefore, apart from the laws, rules
and regulations for the good preserva-
ton of his cargo. he was careful of his
loading. of what is technically called
the trim Of his ship. Some ships sailed
best on an even keel, others had to be
trimmed quite one foot by the stern
and have heard of a ship that gave
her best speed on a wind when 50
loaded as to float a couple of inches
by the head.-Joseph Conrad in Har-
per's Weekly.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-09-16
TRIBUTE PLANNED
To EMANC|PATOR
Negroes of Country to Observe
Emancipation Day Ev-
eryWhere.
A LOCAL CELEBRATION.
coLoRED PYTHIANS ISSUE iNvI-
TATIoNs FOR OTHERS TO JOIN
THEM IN EXERCISES TO BE
HELD AT JACKSON PARK.

The colored Uniform Rank Knights
of Pythias, has taken the initiative in
plans looking toward the celebration
of Emancipation Day among the neg
roes of Wayne and surrounding coun-
ties. The celebration is to be held
in commemoration Of the emancipa-
ton of the negro in 1862 and is gener-
al throughout the country, although
the race has never observed the occa-
sion in this county. The celebration
will be held at Jackson Park Sept.
%.
A general proclamation has been
issued which has been distributed
among the negroes of the entire
country and in this proclamation. a
tribute is paid to Abraham Lincoln.
who was instrumental in freeing the
race from slavery. An earnest APP
peal is made to the whites to give the
colored race hope for better things.
1t reflects spirit of thankfulne SIS
however for those things that have
already been bestowed upon the negro
OF the United States.
The services to be held at Jackson
Park will be of a thanksgiving nature
and it is probable that hundreds OF
negroes throughout the surrounding
country will be in attendance.