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Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1911-03-09
Central Pennsylvania Conference.

Central Pennsylvania Conference.
Will meet in annual session at
Bloomsbury, Pa, on Wednesday next,
March 18th. The Central Pennsylva-
mia Conference of the Methodist Epis-
copal Church embraces the central part
of the state, including the cities of
Harrisburg, Williamsport and Altoona.
There are more than 300 ministers and
more than rs, 900 communicant mem
bers and $4,000 sunday school
scholars, officers and teachers therein.
The money contributed by this confer
ence last year for Home and Foreign
Missions amounted to $72,O4S, and be-
sides this the Woman's Home and
Foreign Missionary Society for their
work last year $13, 4SO. More than
$13, 900 was contributed for the relief of
superannuated ministers and widows
of ministers within the Conference.
First Church, Emporium, has elected
to go as delegates to the next session,
Hon. Geo. j. LaBar, John H. Beck and
DR.. R. P. Heilman. These and some
Others from here will likely go on
Thursday next to remain until the
close of the session. Rev. j. F. Ander-
son, the local pastor, will leave for the
seat of the Conference on Tuesday.
Mr.. Anderson has for the past seven
years served the conference as it's Sec
retary and if re. e.elected will be kept
very busy during the Conference week
and for several weeks after adjourn
ment, getting out the Book of Minutes,
a volume of nearly 300 pages, of which
the secretary is editor.
Eleven ministers have died during
Conference year, of whom six were re-
tired and five were in the effective
work. Many changes in the appoint
ments are expected, and many ques-
tions of Importance will come up for
discussion and settlement Rev. Bish-
op William FgAnderson, d. D., LID,
of Chattanooga, Tenn, is to preside
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1911-03-09
Weekly Lenten Services at EN-
manuel Church.

manuel Church.
Services are held every Wednesday
evening at 7:30 O'Clock at which SER
vice the Senior Choir sings.
On Thursday afternoons at four
O'Clock, the Rector has Readings and
Prayer with the women of the Parish
and their friends in the Parish House.
On Friday evenings the service be-
gins at 1880 O'Clock and consists of The
Litany, A Lesson from the New Testa-
ment, Hymns and short address by
the Rector
On the Friday evenings of Lent, the
general theme of the sermons is the
New Life. The subject next Friday
evening will be the Nature of the New
Life. The Junior Choir sings at the
Friday evening srevice.
Saturday at four o'clock there is an
Hour for Young People in the Parish
House. The subject Saturday will be
"TheWordless Book. All young Peo-
pie are invited.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1911-03-09
Forty Hours Devotion.

During the past week Forty Hours
Devotion was conducted in st. Mar ks
Catholic Church, beginning with High
Mass on Sunday morning and ending
with High Mass on Tuesday morning.
Visiting priests, who assisted the Rev.
Father T. B. Downey, Rector of the
Church, were the Rt. Rev. Mgr.
Meagher, of Ridgway, Rev. Father
Becker, of Port Allegany, Rev. Father
McAvenue, of Driftwood, Rev. Fa ther
Macken, of Eldred, Rev. Father Doyle,
of Sartwell, Rev. Father Sheehan, of
Coudersport, Rev. Father Doughan, of
Smethport and Rev. Father OBJ rien,
of Austin
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1911-03-09
PARTY.


On Saturday evening last, friends
and neighbors of Mrs. Dora Warner.
invaded the quiet home of this very
very estimable lady. Although very
much surprised she was equal to the
occasion and gave to each cordial
greeting. The evening was spent in a
very social manner. An elegant lunch
was served. At an early hour the
guests departed for their homes leaving
with Mrs. Warner testimonial of the
high esteem in which she is held
Those present: Mesdames E. Easter
brooks, G. Morse, j. D. Swope, Mary
Metzger, NJ. Holland. j. r. Hamilton,
M. H. Dodge, Sadie Dalphy, II. F. Cra-
ven, Robt. Hacket, John Beck, Robt
Faucett, Sara Jessop, Albert Farr,
Mary Farrell, j. D. Marshall, Lettie
Ramarge, Elmer Klock, Roy Marshall,
John Mcconnell, Frank Halderman,
Lena Fenton, E. d. Nye, Chas. Barton,
Eta Fetter, II. r. Klees, Carl Blair, J.
E. Ness, Misses Lillian Rendt, Ethel
Waddington.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1911-03-09
A Foremost School.

The State Normal School at Clarion.
Pa, is one of the foremost Normal
Schools in the country. 1t stands for
high ideals in scholarship and conduct
1t has fine body of young men and
women. It's graduates take high rank
in teaching and in other professions.
Its equipment is unsurpassed. If you
are interested, write for the catalog
and special bulletin TO the principal,
j. George Becht, Clarion, Pa.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1911-03-09
SPENCER.

Mrs. Maude Macdonald Spencer,
wife of Mr.. Elmer l.. Spencer, of East
Emporium, died at the hospital at
Olean, N. Y, last Friday evening.
Mrs. Spencer was taken to the hospi-
tai about the middle of last December,
suffering with an attack of rheuma-
tism of the heart and never rallied
from the effects of the disease. Her
remains were taken to the home of her
parents at Shinglehouse from which
place the funeral was held last Monday
afternoon. Deceased is survived by a
husband and four children. The
PRESS extends its sincere sympathy to
the bereaved family.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1911-03-09
Sudden Death.

VIM. Purcell, prominent lumber
jobber on Laural Run, died Sunday
night, after an illness of only a few
hours. Deceased was aged about SO
and leaves wife and two children
at Driftwood, where their pleasant
home is situated.
Mr.. Purcell has been most success
full jobber for the Emporium Lumber
Company for several years. The re-
mains were taken from Driftwood this
Thursday morning to Remove, where
interment was made. A number of
Emporium people are attending the
funeral.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1911-03-09
Completed Apprenticeship.

Mr. John Anderson, son of Rev. and
Mrs. j. F. Anderson, of this place, ar
rived in town last Saturday, accom-.
panied by his friend, Mr.. Howard
Powley, of Altoona, Pa, who was his
guest until Tuesday morning. Mr..
Anderson has recently completed his
four years apprenticeship as a pas
senger coach decorator in the Altoona
shops and has received his diplom a.
We congratulate the young man upon
his success.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1911-03-09
Scholarships.

The five McAliister Scholarships
awarded each year to The Pennsyl-
vania State College to the five counties
showing the highest ratio of students
to the population of the county have
been assigned to the following coun-
ties: Cameron, Centre, Dauphin, Milf
fin and Wyoming. The county super
intendent and high school principals
in each county will make the appoint
ments by competitive examination be-
fore June first.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1911-03-09
Thirtieth Anniversary.

We note with much satisfaction that
the Lock Haven Daily Express passed
it's thirtieth anniversary last week,
Wednesday. The Express has enjoy
ed wonderful career, has been abreast
of the times and far seeing as to the
future for Lock Haven, which no
doubt the citizens of that city of natur-
al advantages, fully appreciate. Like
PRESS, the Express is at all times ready
to boost its own town and would be
more successful were the knockers to
to shut up, move away or die. May
the Express and its energetic editors
continue to advance and prosper.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1911-03-09
TAGGART.

Mrs. Almeda M. Taggart, aged 70
years, one of the highly respected old
residents of Emporium, died at the
home of her daughter, Mrs. j. P. Nc
Narney on Wednesday morning,
March 8th, 1911 at $50 O'Clock. Mrs.
Taggart had only been ill few days,
having been confined to her be d since
last Friday and her death cam g
as shock to the family and her many
friends. The cause of her death was
lagrippe. Deceased was the widow of
former postmaster, III. T. Taggart, who
died in April, 1898. She was the
daughter of the late MIR. and Mrs.
William Cole and came TO Emporium
in 1865 from Jersey Shore and con-
Quoted millinery store for several
years. Mrs. Taggart is survived by
three daughters, Mrs. Nellie McNar-
ney of this place, Mrs. Hollis Waiter
man, of Elkhart, Ind, and Miss Myrtle
of San Francisco, CAL, also one sister.
Mrs. Helen Taggart and Mr.. Lewis
Cole of this place, and William, who
resides at Superior, Wis. The funeral
will take place on Saturday afternoon
from the residence of her daughter
Mrs. j. P. McNarney at two o'clock.
lnterment will be made in the Newton
Cemetery. Rev. ]. F. F.Anderson, pastor
of the M. E. church, of which deceased
has been member for a great many
years, will offlciate. Miss Myrtle will
be unable to attend the funeral.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1911-03-09
Game Plenty.

Mr.. A. E. Smith, Field Game Protec-
tor, of First Fork, was in town on
Tuesday transacting business and call
ed at the PRESS establishment. He re-
ports the prospects for game in this
section the best he has known it to be
since he was boy. If the game is
protected, that is the difficulty, sports
men may be able to get some pheasants
and deer next season. Mr.. Smith
keeps on the watch for violators.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1911-03-09
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.
REV. r. II. BENT, Pastor.

All persons free from other church
engagements at hours stated below,
are most cordially invited to worship
with us.
On Friday evening, 7:45 O'Clock, an
address by the Pastor. Heaven and
earth for man "beside himself" Is
that your way of getting on?
Subject for Sunday morning, Hearts
Courageous--How? Words to people
that find the going hard.
Subject for Sunday evening, The
Light that Burns on When Othe
Lights are Burnt Out
The Woman's Missionary Meeting
will be held in the Church, Friday. at
4 o'clock.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1911-03-09
Robinson-Gobler.

Mr.. Francis Robinson, of Garry, In
diana, youngest son cf the late VIM.
Robinson of this place, who left EN-.
porium last July, was married Feb
9th to Miss Theresa Gobler, formerly
a resident of Emporium. Their many
friends extend congratulations.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1911-03-09
Old Furniture,

Mahogany or Rose Wood need simp-
ly washing and coat of Varnish.
The L. & M. Home Finish Varnish is
the best.
If painted wood-then wash it, and
apply one coat of L. & M. Domestic
Paint.
Makes Furniture as good as new at
a cost of about % or 80 cents.
Get it from Harry s. Lloyd.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1911-03-09
Another Cameron County Boy
Makes Good.


Years ago A. M. Burfield left Grove
township for Mimi, where he took up
a dairy farm and has prospered ex-
ceedingly well, as we are glad to see
by the following clipped from the Pine
Tree Blaze, ofPine River, Mimi, which
will no doubt be read with pleasure by
Mr.. Burfield's Cameron county friends:
ga. Nj. Burfield, one of our thrifty
dairymen was in town Monday. Mr..
Burfield expects to milk IA COWS this
summer. Last summer he was one of
our heaviest cream shippers. Mr.. Bur-
field says that if there is any one who
thinks we cannot make living in this
country to come around and see what
he has got from starting with little or
nothing and see how things grow.n
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1911-03-09
EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH.

REV. M. L. TATE, Rector.
Next Sunday the following services
will be held at Emmanuel Church.
There will be an Early Celebration
of the Holy Communion at O'Clock.
Morning prayer and sermon at 1920
O'Clock. Theme, 'SThe Trial and
Triumph of Faith"
Evening prayer and sermon at 7:3O
o'clock. The Rector will deliver a
special sermon to young women, the
theme will be, ''The Fragrance of an
Unselfish Deed"
Strangers are always welcome at
Emmanuel Church.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1911-03-09
DEATHS DOINGS.
CONNORS.

Word was received at the PRESS from
our Hicks Run correspondent, by
phone, on Wednesday afternoon of the
death of Mr. Charles Connors, of Hicks
Run, which occurred on Tuesday.
The funeral will take place this Thurs
day afternoon and interment will be
made at Hicks Run. Mr.. Connors was
in his 34th year.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1911-03-09
Pocket Edition Free

Manual of Specific Homeopathy by
F. Humphreys, M. D. Giving concise
directions for the care of the sick and
the treatment ofall diseases, more espe-
cially of women and children with
Humphreys Specifics-154 page book,
that fits your vesr pocket-mailed free.
Humphreys Homeo. Medicine Co.,
Cor. William and Ann Streets, New
York.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1911-03-09
Old-Timer.

Edwin II. Pierce, Esq, engineer and
surveyor, of Oil City, who accompan-
led his wife here last week to attend
the funeral of her father, Hon. N. P.
Minard, made us social call last
Saturday morning Mr.. P, resided
here several years ago. We were
pleased to meet him and glad to know
he is prospering.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1911-03-09
The Churches.
FIRST METHODIST EPISCOPAL.
REV. J. F. ANDERSON. Pastor

REV. j. f. ANDERSON, Pastor.
All the regular services of the day
will be observed next Sabbath. The
pastor will preach morning and even
ing. Officers for next year will be an
nouced and some reports will be read.
Special music by the choir. This pull
pit will be vacant Sunday, March the
10Th.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1911-03-09
Coming Home.

Ye editor is in receipt of a post card
from our friend, w. Fl. Cramer, con-
veying the information that they would
start for home within a few days.
They are now at Phoenix, Arizona, but
will stop at different points en- route
for Emporium.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1911-03-09
Good Roads Train.

The Good Roads train conducted b y
the Pennsylvania R. R, in connection
with the State College and United
States good road commission will Civ e
an exhibition at this place on March
18th from 11:55 a. M, until 2:30 p. m.
Every citizen should be sure to attend
this free exhibition. Much can be
learned.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1911-03-09
FIRST BAPTIST,
Rev. j. L. BoGuE. Pastor.

Rev. j. L. BoGUE, Pastor.
10:30a. m.-Morning Worship.
11:45 a. m.-Bible School.
$3.50 p. my. P. Praise Service.
1880 p. m.-Evening worship.
Theme for the Evening Sermon
'The Call of Man."
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1911-03-09
Missionary Society.

The Woman's Home and Foreign
Missionary Society will be held at the
home of Mrs. Fred Solveson, on North
Creek, Wednesday, March 10, 1911.
All are cordially invited to attend.
MRS. f. CRAVEN, President.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1911-03-09
improved Offices.

The keystone National Powder Com
pany have made a marked impr ove-
ment in their large and commodious
offices in Masonic block. They now
have the most convenient offices of
any corporation in this section of the
Stata
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1911-03-09
Monster Hens Egg.

Sam Williams, who manages the
Gillis Bliss farm, sent monster egg to
the PRESS on Monday. He is an ex-
pert poultry man and has large flock
of poultry.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1911-03-09
BURTON HOUSLER,
Coming.

DIR. G. A. Barron, of Williamsport,
will be at the City Hotel, Emporium,
on Monday, March 18th. Consultation
in the hotel parlor. Diseases of ear,
eye, nose and throat.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1911-03-09
FREE METHODIST, FIFTH STREET.
T. w. MURRAY, Pastor.


Rev. S. r. Waldron, of Manhattan,
N. Y, will preach in the Free Meth
odist Church, Tuesday and Wednes-
day, March 18th and 18th, at 7:3O p: m.
The public is cordially invited to at.
tend.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1911-03-09
For SunerNisnr.

JOSEPH STRAICH, of shippen Twp.
Subject to the decision OF the Republican
electors, at the Primary Election.
p. o. Address, Emporium, Pa.
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BURTON HOUSLER,
Shippen Township
Subject to the decision of the Republican elec-
tors At the Primary Election.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1911-03-09
Rooms for Rent

Furnished rooms, single or en- sui te
Mrs. Seth j. Haokett, over East En-
porium Post Office. 49St.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1911-03-09

MEN and WOMEN, sell guaranteed
hose. 20 per cent. profit. Make $40
daily. Full or part time. Beginners
investigates. Wear Proof, 303s Chest
nut st., Philadelphia, Pa. 51-13t.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1911-03-09
Position Wanted.

Experienced girl wants place to do
general house work. Apply at PRESS
office.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1911-03-09
For AssoCiate TutIpe

GEO. j. LABAR, Emporium, Pa.
Subject to the decision of the Republican cleo
tors at the Primary Election.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1911-03-09
POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

AH announcements ander this head must be
signed by the candidate and paid in aduance to
insure publications.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1911-03-09

For County COMMISSIONS

o. b. TANNER, Gibson Township.
Subject to the decision of the Republican
voters at the Primary Election. P. o. Addres!
Driftwood.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1911-03-09
The Prudent Man.

Inc man who would be successful will provide
some means of systematic savings 'prude nee is
the parent of success" and the man who exer-
clses prudence is the man who is leaving por-
ton of his salary with this bank in the form of a
Saving Account. We add the interest every six
months. "Procrastination is the thief of time,
and it beh ooves every man to save during his
youth and middle age that he may be indepeu-
dent in old age. Do it now.
$1.00 Starts an Account.
DO INTEREST PAID ON SAVING BOOK
\ ACCOUNTS AND CERTIFICATES Of
~ DEPOSIT.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1911-03-09

Five room house, West Fourth street.
Apply to Jas. DAWN. 51-tf.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1911-03-09
For County treasurer.

FoT county treasurer.
q. Fl. GREGORY,
Emporium, Pa.
Subject to the decision of the Republican
voters at the Primary Election
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j. A. FISHER Emporium Pa
Subject to the decision of the Republican elect
ors at the Primary Election.
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JOHN MCDONALD, Driftwood Pa
Subject to the decision of the Republican cleo
tors at the Primary Election.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1911-03-09
For Sheriff.

ANSON o. SWARTWOOD Emporium, Pa
Subject to the decision of the Republican elect
ors at the Primary Election.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1911-03-09
JOHN w. LEWIS. saippen Townsbir

JOHN w. LEWIS, Shippen Township.
p. o. Address: Emporium, Pa, RID
Subject to the decision of the Republican ele CT
ors at the Primary Election.
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S. p. KREIDER, Driftwood, Pa.
Subject to the decision of the Republican cleo
tors at the Primary Election.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1911-03-09
Lumber Township.

p. o. Address, Sterling Run, Pa
Subject to the decision OF the Republican cleo
tors at the Primary Election.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1911-03-09
JAMES w. WYKOEF. G

V"HF'1'1"7 " N'ID9NIT
Subject to the decision of the Republican elect
oTs at the Primary Election. P. O. Address
Snnamahoning, Pa.
The Baraboo news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1884-1911, 1911-06-01

| IN THE PAPER. THEY MUST
HOWEVER, BE SENT In TO THE
CONTEST DEPARTMENT BE
FORE THEY CAN BE COUNTED
AND PUBLISHED.
1t is good idea also to poll few
votes as you go along and keep as
near the top of the list as possibls,
but it is also good idea to keep a
good reserve force in readiness and
have them on hand when emergency
calls. Remember also that in con-
test of this kind nothing succe eds SO
we'll as perseverance, and those who
commence right now and keep ever
lastingly at it will be the ones who
will win out in the end. Securing
| votes is not so hard if a systematic
plan is laid down and adhered to.
just make up your mind to win and
do not let anything interfere with
great and the prizes are so valuable
that they are well worth every possi-
BILE effort that they may be required
to win one of them.
1t is certain that there never was a
contest conducted by a publication in
this vicinity in which the intense in
terest was manifested so early in the
contest as in this one. Many are the
expressions of approval heard on all
sides upon the extreme liberality of
The News in awarding more than
$4,000 in prizes to the young ladies of
Baraboo and vicinity and the alacrity
with which the young ladies took
advantage of the first nominate
blank which was published showed
that they every one realized the advan-
tages which were offered them in this
gift distribution.
Interest is steadily growing and the
young women who are entered in the
contest by The News realize the
immense advantages which are being
offered TO them in this gift distribution
-. and have not been slow to take advan-
tage of them. Every one is putting
forth every endeavor to secure
as many votes as possible and the
friends of the contestants are as deeply
interested as the young women them.
selves and are determined to make
their favorite candidate an undisput.
able winner.
The standing of The News is such,
and its methods so we'll known in this