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Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1909-12-23
Buds of Promise" ."

A class of the Presbyterian Sabbath
School, with invited guests, on Thurs
day evening, under the direction of
their Teacher, Geo. L. Day and wife,
held themselves to Fair View Farm,
where they enjoyed the kind hospitality
Of NJ J. Leadbetter and wife. After
doing ample justice to the baked beans
and other good things, made their re-
treat making merry the Valley and al
lowing they had spent an evening long
to be remembered: Jennie Clark,
Marguerite Faucett, Marguerite MelieE,
Clara Lathrop, Irene Webster, Nancy
Turley, Violet Swanson, Viola Gerg,
Myrtle Matteson, Florence Liugle,
Carrie Baker, Ruth Pearsall, Carolyn
Moore, Laura Matteson, Mildred
Turley, Pauline Barton, George Ness,
Brady Munsell, Clark Metzger, Robert
Pearsall, Grant Hustled, Joseph Nc
Narney, Leon Dininny, Lincoln Barton.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1909-12-23
MARRYING EN- MASSE.
Curious New Years Custom of Plou-
gastes of Brittany.

Curious New Years Custom of Plou-
aasteIs of Brittany
Some curious and distinctive mar.
riage customs prevail among the Plou-
gasteIs, strange race of people
(thOught by some to be Of Asiatic ori-
GIN inhabiting PIougastcl Daoulas. In
Brittany, who are great strawberry
growers. They are also noted for in
termarrying exclusively with each 9th
er The alliances, which are engineered
by an intermediary known as the bas.
raaine, all take place on one day.
usually the first Tuesday of the new
year The basralanes start their cam
paigu in September rs soon as the har.
vest is gathered in, demanding on be
hair OF the intending bridegroom the
hand Of his bride elect
The courtship is then authorized and
proceeds WITH ardor during the dark
months which follow Last year TWEEN
ty-thrce couples were married in the
parish church Oh Jan. 8.
After the ceremony come dancing
and fcasting. The great dinner which
Is served at the numerous inns begins
ut o'clock and lasts well on to mid
night The fayorite dish is tripc. and
an uordiuatc quantity Of alcohol is
consumed one would like TO know
with what results
The whole place is en- fete, and there
are never fewer than 1000 guests.
After the orgy the united couples re-
pair to their separate homes They do
not take un their joint life until the
following evening mncr the service
for the dead nud second fcast. when
they are escorted Dep lue nriIal nuam
Der by large contingent OF groows
men aud bridesmaids ro whom soup
md cakes ago presented by the newly
married Sphere
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1909-12-23

For That Dali Feeling After Eating
huge use] CHaua.rIaiu's Stomach
and Live Tablets. some time, and can
testify that they doue me more good
than any tablets haze eyer used My
trouble was a heavy duh feeling after
ealing-Dayid Freeman, Kempt. Nova
Scotia. These tablets strengthen the
stomach and improve the digestion,
The6 also regulate the liver and bowels
They are far superior to pills but cost no
more. Get free sample at Geo. G. Tag
gaggart's drug store and see what
splendid medicine it is.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1909-12-23
Election of Officers.

Washington Camp, P. o. s. of A.,
No. 382, held Il regular meeting and
election of officers last Monday even
ing at their lodge rooms. The follow
ing offers were elected: President,
w. p. SchweiBart; Vice President,
Maurice Wormuth; Master of Forms,
A. L. Wright; Recording Secretary, D.
w. Keyes; Treasurer, Henry Ludlam;
Financial Secretary, Lloyd Bisel; Con
ductor, Max Spence; Inside Guard,
Ray Chesbro; Outside Guard, Lewis
Leutze; Trustee, Robert Faucett.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1909-12-23

In the game of basket ball last
Wednesday evening, played with
Eldred at this place, our home team
scored another success The result of
the game was 21 to II The game was
highly interesting and exciting and
both sides worked hard. Emporium
has team of which it can we'll be
proud and each play was heartily ap
plauded. Emporium has now played
six games and have been successful in
winning four.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1909-12-23
u. F. S. Entertained.

The Union Friendly Society was en-
tertained last Thursday evening by
Miss Margaret Dodson, at her home on
Fourth street. The society decided to
have the annual banquet on Thursday
evening, January 5th, and the
same will be served in a five course
dinner at eight O'Clock at the Warner.
The next regular meeting will be held
at the home oi Miss Ethel Fisher, at
Howard Siding, on Thursday evening,
January 2Oth. After all the business
was disposed of all present had a good
time with music and games. Elegant
refreshments were served. Seventeen
members were present.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1909-12-23
HER ONE Me- w Year
RESOLUTION,

"W1A I'D make any New Year res.
E 3 oIu'ions r repeated the bach
G% elor girl Yes, one Want
to know? Oh. weIl, don't
mind telling you. I've made up my
mind to spend next Christmas differ
emily. s.
Il intend to make an altogether diff
ferent disposition of my presents here.
after. The places that knew them
shall know them no more, and the
wilderness, where no presents have
ever been. Is going to blossom With
mine.
"YOu see, it is this way; When sat
down TO think 1t all over-the worry
and fuss and the money | spent-I
came TO the conclusion that. outside
of the nearest and dearest. | gave only
three or four gifts that were really
worth while-that is, that gave me any
actual happiness to give and brought
real joy TO others.
"These three or four were the things
l gave towel, It doesn't matter
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1909-12-23

A lusty iunged auctioneer was hold
ing forth in Aowcry terms on the yir-
tues Of a particular brand Of cigars he
was cndeayoring to induce his audi
ence to purchase. Holding up a box
Of cigars, he shouted: You can't get
better, gentlemen. | don't care where
you so. you can't get betterE
NO" came q cynical voice from IL
man in the crowd, you can't
smoked one last week and I'm not bet
ter yet!"-People
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1909-12-23
Keep the Kidneys We'll.
Health is Worth Saving, and Some
Emporium People Know itow
10 Save It.

Emporium People Know itow
TO Save it.
Many Emporium people take their
lives in their hands by neglecting the
kidneys when they know these organs
need help Sick kidneys are responsible
for vast amount OF suffering aud i'll
health, but there is no need to suffer nor
to remain in danger when all disease and
aches and pains due to weak kidneys can
be quickly and permanently cnred by the
use of Doan's Kidney Pills. The follow
ing statement leaves no ground for doubt.
Joseph Glover 257 Mill Street, St.
Marys, Pa, says: "I cannot speak too
highly of Doan's Kidney Pills, as they
cused me after other remedies had failed
to even give me relief. suffered severe,
ly from pains through the small of my
back, caused by cold settling in my
kidneys and friend spoke so highly of
Doan's Kidney Pills that gave them
trial. received relief at once and was
so encouraged that | continued until
cured 1t gives me pleasure to say that
the cure has been permanent"
For sale by all dealers. Price 80 cents
Foster-Milburn Co, Buffalo, New York
sole agents Remember the name
Doan' sand take no other.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1909-12-23
For Sale.

A farm on Plank Road Hollow. con
sisting of 209 acres, 60 of which are
cleared and under cultivation Team,
stock and AN farm impliments neces
sary for running The same Apply To-
b. A Hughes, grocery store, ou Chest
nut street, Emporium, Pa. t2-'I
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1909-12-23
THr NEWEST SEWING BASKET

inside rim is attached with baby rib
bon an emery, and a small pair Of
scissors have their handles decorated
with a roSettc Of baby ribbon, and on
the uuderside is a white dress hook
which is secured to a loop Of silk made
In the ribbon. The scissors when
needed are merely unlocked and re
placed at will.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1909-12-23

When preparing for Christmas or
New Year baking you will need pure
wines or braudies. We keep in glass,
sealed bottles, and warrant our goods
strictly pure.
When you entertain your friends you
should have the choicest. We have
the very best Of the best, in wines and
liquors, as well as choice cigars.
A A. MCDONALD
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1909-12-23
The Cruise Around the World

New York, Dec. goth, 19O9,-Our
good ship Cleveland" is reported as
as arriving at Manila yesterday morn
ing on schedule time and our passeng-
ers will have the opportunity of view
ing the new possessions of the United
States during a stay Of mere than two
days.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1909-12-23
Raided.

Sheriff j. W. Norris and the State
Coustabulary raided a house on Tan
merry Hill Sunday evening. Several
We're arrested for drunken and die
orderly conduct Each were fined
$3.50 There others-go after them.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1909-12-23
RasEcE RaII

ON Christmas evening, Lock Havon
basket ball team will toss mp With the
home team at this place Game viii
be called at 3:l5. Lock Haven has a
strong team and are winning many
victories, so a fine game can be expect
ed
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1909-12-23

Mrs. s. Jones, Claremont, n. H.,
writes: "About year ago bought two
bottles of Foley's Kidney Remedy 1t
cured me of a severe case of kidney
trouble for several years standing. II
certainly is a grand, good medicine and /
heartily recommend it For sale by all
druggists
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1909-12-23
Big Shows.

The Theatorium is certainly giving
their patrons fine entertainments for
ten cents. During this present week
the public will be given the best reels
that can be purchased. DON'T fail to
attend each evening
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1909-12-23

Who makes the candy you eat, or
don't you care" We have made it
good for twenty-five years and adhere
strictly to the pure food law.
THE SUGAR Bowl,
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1909-12-23

During the Holiday season, the First
National Bank are paying out nothing
but new crisp clrrency to their
patrons
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1909-12-23
Good Piano for Sale

A Bradbury Piano lsquare) in good
condition.
Apply at PRESS office. 37-tf.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1909-12-23
Ladies Had Trimmine.

Hats trimmed in latest style Mt mod
crate prices and work goaranteed to
please. Call at residence, West Fifth
street.
1873 Miss ELIZA BETH CRANDELI.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1909-12-23
Rosh.

1t seems the public is to be infected
with another avalanche of Cook-Peary
north pole green eye. Give the public
a rest, the old pole is safe.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1909-12-23
The Delineator tor january.

Women writers make The Delineator
for January the most important Of the
midwinter magazines. Mrs. Philip N.
Moore, president Of the General Fed
Grafton Of Woman's Clubs, explains
what the clubwomen of the United
States expect to accomplish during
1910. Marie Rappold, the grand opera
star who achieved fame without 4
foreign training, tells how 81 Blazed
the Way for American Singers"
Mabel Potter Daggert gets down to
bedrock in Suffrage Enters the Draw
ing Room" Nine. Teresa Carrena, the
celebrated musician, gives her inter
pretation Of Edward MacDowelPs
''Barcarolle" Minnie S Reynolds,
has a study Of the liquor question.
The January number is particularly
strong in fiction Rudyard Kiplings
story, "The Conversion fSt. Wilfred, 8"
is the best of the series that he has
written especially for The Delineator.
Grace MCGOWAN Cooks serial, THE
Power and the Glory'', becomes III
tense. Owen Oliver contributes a
dainty love story called ''The Under
study" Perceval Gibbon is up to his
high standard in "Tha Sense of Gil
max" Jay Cady has "Sylvester
Abaud"
The January articles fit in the Whole
house. Rev. Edward Talmadge Root
takes up "Tha Waste in Church Prop
erty." The Home a Club for Boys"
ana 'The Dangers Of institutional Life"
give suggestions on children, while
"Training the Girl in the Home" tells
what to do with the growing-up
daughter.
The fashions are especially replete
Clara r. SimcoX, the fashion authority,
in Her Infinite Variety" tells what
she saw at the opening Of the New
York. The fashions in the big cities
of the world are printed in colors, and
all that is latest in dress is handled
with authority.
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Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1909-12-23

One six room house, with bath, city
water, gas, cellar and all modern i'm
prOvements, r. SEGER,
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1909-12-23

Flats in OGd Fellows block for rent
Apply to Geo A. Walker 3g-tf.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1909-12-23
FRANK @. CLARK

First Methodist Episcopal Church.
Sermons and music next Sunday
mording and evening appropriate to
the Christmas anniversary.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1909-12-23
ELECTIoN NOTICE.
THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK.

Emporium, Pa, Dec. s. 1909
THE annual meeting of the stockholders foI
the election OF Board of Directors and the
transaction of such other business asmsy be laid
before them, will be held at the Bank on Tues
day, January II, 1910, between the hours Of one
and three in the afternoon.
43-it. r. b. LLOYD, Cashier,
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1909-12-23

Cedar Shingles $3.50 per thousand at
G. Is, Howard t5 Co.'S
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-02-13
STAFFORD ITEMS

Tolucs. Va Feb 9th, 1909.
Mrs. Fannie Hefln is III. DR.. Sneed (,
atter ding her.
Mrs. Agnes Holmes, who has been sick
is much improved.
Mr.. and Mrs. Willie Callahan were the
guests OF Mrs Virgie Bridwell near Stat
ford Store Sunday.
Mrs. Emma Frfttor. who has been Ill
is improving
Mrs. Fannie Flatford and her two
daughters, Misses Lille and Nav Flat.
lord, OF Tolucs, were In the city Thursday
shopping.
There will be an entertainment at Stat.
ford Store school house Monday night.
Feb. 22nd, TO celebrate the birth OF
George Washington.
The youngest son Of Mr.. and Mrs. VIII
Jacobs IL Ill with pneumonia
Miss Florence Tolson, OF Stafford
Store, was u welcomed guest of Misses
Annie and Lilly Patton Sunday.
Mrs. Lawrence Skinner in much I'm
proved.
Mrs. Franklio, teacher OF Stafford
Store school. has been sick.
Mrs. Lucy Garrison Is sick
The funeral OF Mrs. Annie Heflin took
place Sunday evening at her home near
Ruby. The psllbearers were: Messrs
Powhatan Eoglish, Robert Robey, Lee
Tempieman. Eddie Eustace, L. A. Skin
ner, aud B. F. Cooper. Friends and
relatives followed the remains to their
last resting place. Mrs. HefiIn was a
good Christian and will be greatly
missed. L. p.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-02-13
CRUSHED TO DEATH
DURING STORM
One Killed and Many Injured
In Philadelphia.

Philadelphia. Feb. 11.-One man was
killed. scores OF people were injured.
houses were demolished and many
persons had miraculous escs 8 in a
terrific wind storm which visited sec
tions OF this city. Robert G. Weight
man was struck and instantly killed
by one of the heavy timbers blown
from the roof OF the Blockley Baptist
church.
A heavy steeple on the Roman Cath
olic Church OF Our Mother OF Sorrows
fell. endangering the lives OF $50 chill
dren who attended the parochial
school. One little girl stood transfixed
with terror and was raised by the
wind and carried out Of harms way
Another miraculous escape was that of
Peter Mcguire. OF 1928 Lancaster ave
nue.. He ran from his home to save
child who was being carried life .
feather in the storms path Just as he
left the house the building collapsed.
The house next door had the roof
blown of
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-02-13
Conscience
We Back Up Our Statements With Our Personal
Reputation and Money.

We are so positive that we can cure
constipation, no matter how chronic IL
may be, that we offer 20 furnish the med
icine free OF all cost II we fall.
It Is worse than useless to attempt to
cure constipation with cathartic drugs.
Laxatives or cathartics do much harm.
They cause areaction, irritate and weak
en- the bowels and make constipation
more chronic. Besides, their use becomes
q habit that Is dangerous and often fatal.
Constipation is caused by weakness OF
the nerves and muscles OF the large intes-
tine or descending colon. To expect q
cure you must therefore tone up and
strengthen those organs anc restore
them to healthier activity.
The discovery OF the active principle OF
our remedy evolved the labor OF the
worlds greatest research chemists 1t
possesses all the best qualities OF the
remedial active principle OF the best
known intestinal tonics, snd it Is partic-
ularly prompt IN It's results.
We want you to try Rexall 0rderlies
on our guarantee. They are exceedingly
pleasant to take and are ideal for chil.
dren. They act directly on the nerves
and muscles OF the bowels. They have q
neutral action on other organs or glands.
They do not purge or cause any incon-
venience whatever. They will positively
cure chronic or habitual constipation
aud the myriads Of associate or depend
ent chronic ailments. Try Rexali Order
lies at our risk. NJ. NJ. Lewis, Main St.
Fredericksburg. Va.
Age tells on a woman even II she re-
fuses to tell her age.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-02-13
Made Bogus Money In Jail.

Moundsville. w. Va. Feb. 11.-That
counterfeiting has been conducted by
prisoners In the West Virginia peni-
tentiary was among additional charges
filed before the legislative committee
investigating the institution. Prison
Guard Strader said that several
months ago he found a complete coun-
terfeiting kit in the cell OF a prisoner
names Jones. that half dollars were
made with 1t by convicts. many OF
which had been circulated outside the
prison. and that the convicts often in
duiged In crap" games. using the
spurious coins.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-02-13
FREDERICKSBURG, va, SATURDAY FEBRUARY 1s 1909
TAFT IN NEW ORLEANS TODAY
President Elect VIII Spend Two Days
In Southern Citv

N'eNN Wbt 0pono Two Gays
In Southern City.
New Orleans. Feb. IL -- President
Elect Taft and party arrived in this
city today from Panama on the scout
cruiser Birmingham. The armored
cruisers North Carolina and Montana
made the trip home from Colon In less
than three days. The president elect
and his party were transferred to the
Birmingham in the Gulf of the Mis-
sissippi river passes. Judge Taft will
spend two days in New OrAans and
then proceed to Cincinnati
A civic and military parade followed
the arrival OF the president elect and
Mrs. Taft. and c6night they will oc-
cupy box of honor at the old French
Opera House. where< the Elves Of
Ooeron will give their annual ball.
Tomorrow morning a reception will be
rendered the president elect under the
auspices of the colored Y. NJ. c. A.
and tomorrow night banquet will be
given Judge Taft by 1000 citizens Of
New Orleans
The president elect will leave for
Cincinnati at $50 o'clock on Saturday
morning. Mrs. Taft will leave about
the same time for Washington.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-02-13
SADDLE ON WHICH
WILKES BOOTH RODE

The following, written by Mr.. Lindsay
u Roach, OF this city, appeared In the
New York World OF Feb. Z. 1909:
Some fifteen years ago the writer
visited the hospitable home of Major f
5. Ruggles. Friedlsnd, in King George
county, Va, to shoot quail. The horses
were brought around to the door by an
aged colored man.
You will ride this one," said the
Major. pointing to the bigger one OF the
two, which stood equipped with a dilap-
idated saddle and stirrups that
hardly seemed able TO bear my weight.
in sharp contrast 20 the well appointed
trappings OF his own mount.
Major" said |, "this Is about the
limit IL saddles"
do you know" be replied, that Is
the saddle ridden by Wilkes Booth after
he killed President Lincoln, in his escape
across the Rappshannock river, and to
CARROTS barn, where he was kiled7
My brother, Capt. NJ. b Ruggles.
with Lieut.. A. r. Bainbridge. Sergt VII
liam Jett and myself, the Confederate
army having disbsndsd, had made our
way to Friedlsnd, where we were wait
ing for our paroles. We mounted our
horses that morning and rode TO Port
Conway on the Rappahannock. While
waiting for Peyton Washington, the
terryman, to come across the river, VIII
liam Lucas. a colored man, drove up
with bis wagon, In which were Booth
and Harold.
The latter left the wagon and ap-
preaching the party. told them that bis
comrsde was wounded and anxious to
cross the river. He said Booth had been
wounded In inescaping from Fort McHenry.
was Confederate soldier, and asked
their aid.
Capt. Ruggles said he would be glad
20 aid him. and Us Booth was wounded
be could ride his horse. Dropping back
upon his crutch Booth drew his revolver
and said:
i killed Abraham Lincoln, and the
papers have seen offer $175, 600 reward
for my capture. VIII you take it?"
we know nothing about your act,
but we promised to take you across the
river, and you can ride my horse said
Rnggles.
God bless you, answered Booth.
''As he was wholly unable 20 walk be
was placed upon Ruggles' horse, and
the party crossed the river.
''The saddle you ride today IL the same
that was ridden by Booth when we help
ed him across the river at Port Royal"
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-02-13
President Sends Congratulations.


Washington. Feb. 1.-THE follow.
ing kilograms were given out at the
White House without comment:
Sacramento. Cal. Feb. 10, 1909.
The President. Washington:
School segregation bill killed in the
assembly today by vote OF IL TO Sc.
u. ". GILLETT."
Washington. Feb. 10. 1909.
Governor J. N. Gillett, Sacramento,
Cal:
Accept my heartiest congratula-
tions. All good Americans appreciate
what you have done. Pray extend my
congratulations individually to all who
have aided you. feel that the way in
which California has done what was
right for the nation makes ii more
than ever obligatory on the nation In
every way TO safeguard the interests
OF California All that personally can
do towards this and. whether in public
or in private life. shall most certainly
be done.
THEODORE ROOSEVELT"
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-02-13
Suicide Leapsd From Window.

Denver. Colo. Feb. lin an effort
to destroy herself. Miss Violet Briefly.
aged twenty-eight years. leaped from a
window of the sixth floor OF the Min
ing Exchange building. landing on the
stone pavement below Fifteenth
street was thronged with people at
the time, and the body struck the
pavement in the midst OF horrifed
spectators. She cannot live.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-02-13
INSANE SOLDIER AT LARGE
Escaped From Train Passing Through
WilmlnQton. psI

Wilmington. Del. Feb. 1.-THE DO
lice of this city received a message.
dated Baltimore and signed DIR. G. p.
Lung. U. S. N, stating that an insane
marine in khaki uniform had escaped
from a southbound train on the Penn
sylvania railroad. The man was being
taken from New York to Washington
and jumped through a window of the
toilstroom while on the elevated road
here. He was seen in the neighbor-
hood OF Newport. Del, but was not
captured.