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Centre Street at Elm, Oil City, Pa.
In Every Department This Store Is
Humming With Christmas
Enthusiasm.
Every floor presents a panorama of Christmas merchandise,
every nook and corner exudes the spirit of the season, As soon
as you're inside the entrance, long avenues of superior gift
things stretch to the farthest corner of the store, all displayed
in such a manner as to make choosing an easy and delightful
matter, and if price enters into the consideration, it will furnish
one more good reason for your coming here. Remember, Christ
mas is less than a week away.
Parisian Ivory Toilet Articles.
Could milady ask for daintier dressings for her toilet table
than the white imitation ivory pieces which are so much in
vogue just now! We hardly think one could go very far astray
in choosing something in the Pyralin Parisian ivory toilet ware
which Fancy Goods section supplies. The collection which we
are showing is the most complete in the history of this store,
and contains many an interesting gift suggestion in the form of
single pieces or of complete toilet table outfits. .
No Better Gift Than Silk Hose.
Never before were silk stockings as generally worn as they
are today, and for that very reason their absence from a woman's
wardrobe is the more noticeable. Why not gladden her heart
with a pair at Christmas time, particularly now, when silk
stockings are made better than they ever wern before at the
various prices.
Women's Silk Hose, all colors .. $1.00 to $3.50
"Women's Silk Boot Hose 35c
Embroidered Silk Hose ; ; $1.25 to $3.50
Women's Silk Lisle Hose, embroidered and plain 50c to $1.00
Plain and Embroidered Hose for... ;; $1.00
A PRACTICAL
Christmas Gift.
One acceptable and pleasing to man, woman or child, at cost to suit purchaser
A Four Per Cent. Savings Depart
ment Book.
Open an account for wife, son or daughter and present Christmas morning.
Oil City Trust Company
Oil City, Pa.
Santa Claus Will be Here
This week with the largest and finest stock of Holiday Goods ever shown in
Tionesta. Wait for him and we are sure you will be pleased with the display. Our
store will be a busy place from now until Christmas and you are invited to come in
and do your shopping early. But no matter when you come we can wait on you
promptly and supply your wants. Buying will be made easy here both as to selec
tion and reasonable prices.
T w have the Oneida Community Ware, with a
1 Tl JIIvCl fifty yew guarantee, making it equal to sterling
silyer A Wjde rgnge o( artic,es ,nd 8tyIMi
T T-kll We have a selection covering every style, kind and
Tl M Jfl I I R color, at prices from 1 cent to $3.00 each. Bring the
. children and see how delighted they will be.
l We have the best German Ware, Japanese and
TX XXlXXcL American we in beautiful patterns and designs,
. . rv. nd the prices do not put it beyond your reach.
Large List of Toys and Games,
Covering all the latest novelties. Also Books, Sleds and Skates, and Knives.
A fine selection of Carving Sets and Cutlery. Toilet and Manicure Sets.
H. O. Mapes,
Kepler Block, - Tionesta, Pa.
SQUARE PIES.
Brought to Mind by Announcement
of a Griddle to Cook 8quar Cakes.
"I And In a newspaper," said Mr.
Oldsome, "an advertisement of a grid
dle to cook square pancakes. I nevet
before heard of a square pancake, but
I distinctly remember that In my
youth in my home we had square pie
If you've heard of square pies foi
heaven's sake choke me off right
here, but If you haven't you might
like to.
"Square plea were not exactly
square: they were baked In straight
Fide oblong tins that were square
cornered. The plea baked In such
tins were always either pumpkin oj
ctiKtnrd. never mince or apple or any
port of pie with works that were chop
ped or otherwise of such nature that
they would easily fall out when a
piece of pie was lifted.
"These square pies used to cut all
or eight pieces to the pie. You cut
first straight down the length of the
tin from end to end In the middle and
then you cut across at equidistant
points either two or three times ac
cording to the number of pieces Inte
which you wanted to cut the pie.
"This gave you either six or eight
pieces jn a pie, according to the num
ber of cross-cuts you made, the pieces
being each square and all of approxi
mately the same size, exactly so If the
cutting was done accurately, as from
long practice It was likely to be. But
obviously the corner pieces had
twice as much crust as the inside
pieces. This, however, was not a dis
advantage, for some people like more
tilling, some like more crust. I al
ways used to ask for a corner piece."
New York Sun.
Cure for Whooping Cough.
The favorable effects of a change,
of air In the later stages of whooping
rough are well known and Dr. Manuel
Rodriguez Portillo, In Clinlca y La
boratory, states that these results
can be even bettered by ordering such
patients to Indulge In motor drives.
He Imposes certain conditions, how
ever, namely, that a clear, mild day
be chosen for the excursion, a goo
level road selected, a speed of six
and a half miles an hour never ex
ceeded and that the child be placed
on the front seat of the car, next to
the chauffeur. He attributes the bene
ficial effects of this treatment to the
Increased depth of the pulmonary re
spiration thereby Induced acting aa a
sort of sweeper out of the respiratory
passages as well as to the tonic and
stimulating action of the fresh air
breathed. The appetite and blood
forming powers of the system are also
Increased. Hospital
Blond and Black Hair.
Blondes are more likely to become
bald headed than the dark hatred.
The reason la because black hairs are
stronger than blond hairs, carrying
almost double the weight. Experi
ments made by a German scientist go
to show that a single black hair will
bold a weight of 14 grains (4 ounces).
Blond hair breaks much easier, though
the various shades differ In strength.
A yellowish blond hair will barely
carry 3 ounces; a light brown hair
can stand almost a weight of I
ounces and a dark brown hair as
much aa 3 1-2 ounces. This proves
the greater vitality or black hair, and
accounts for the prevalence of bald
heads among the blondes. In the
opinion of the same scientist people
with pitch dark hair might, provided
all other conditions be the same, en
Joy a full growth of hair at an age
when blondes have long become bald
headed.
Ducka Driven by Hunger Into Harbor.
Owing to stress of weather out
side, where they generally dwell In
security from mankind, a large num
ber of coots, black ducks and king
elders have come up into the slack1
water above Martin's Point bridge
tnd are trying to find means of sus
taining life until warmer weather
pens up their regular feeding places,
't will be recalled that a few years
ago the fiats, even up through the
iridge. were frozen over and nothing
iit hand feeding for a number of
-lays saved large numbers of these
fine birds from starvation. It may
tie necessary to resort to the same
Teatraent again, for the flats above
the bridge are pretty well iced up and
only a small section of open water
and moist ground remains for the
birds. Portland Argus.
Neighbor Hallock's Duck Farm.
Long Island has always been far
In the lead In duck raising. Fifteen
years or so ago a little description
of the biggest duck farm in the world
struck publishers all over the uni
verse so hard that the article "Thir
ty Thousand Ducks that Never Knew
a Mother's Care" was published In
many, many languages. At the pres
ent time 30.000 is but a fair sized
farm, for last year Neighbor Hallock
of Speonk ran over 100,000, and even
then did not have enough toothsome
Long Island ducklets to supply the
ever increasing demand. Long Island
Agronomist
176 Pound Catfish.
What is probably the largest cat
fish ever captured In an Iowa river
was pulled out of the Nishnabaton
River here by men who were excava'
Ing for a foundation for the new dau
The fish weighed 176 pounds. It
mouth was filled with scars and set
eral fish hooks were Imbedded In I:
The fish Is supposed to be the on
hooked so many times by flshermet
near here, none of whom was evei
able to land the monster. Oaklam
Mills correspondence St. Paul Ploneei
Press.
Unduly Apprehensive.
What has this uplift business don
for you?" "I dunno, yet," replied Far
raer Corntossel. "Sometimes I think
mebbe I'm gettin' lifted up jes' enough
to make the bump seem harder when
It comes."
Obstinacy.
"Why In the world did you make
that formal application to have your
salary cut?" "Because," replied th
meek yet obstinate man, "I wanted to
be sure of having my own way about
something."
Besides Being of Unusual Shape and
of Beautiful Coloring.
The queen trigger tl.h, thin and
deep bodied, ungraceful In shape but
of beautiful coloring, Is a creature
odd In Its ways; there Is one at the
Aquarium that people stop to look at
nd to watch. It may be seen with
's thin body upright and horizontal
in the water, in a normal position, but
taclonary, resting on the button of
l e ti.r.li and leaning slightly against
l.e rock at Its back and allowing no
- gns of life; it may seem lifeless,
nl In thU position it may remain
ir a considerable time, but If you
vatch you may. see It presently roll
' eye
It niny take this same position, but
"'('e down, resting on Its back, ly-
n that position quite motionless,
no:e than once when It has been
i thus visitors have told the at--''rnts
that they thought the queen
gger llsh must be dead; but when
e attendant conies to look the Huh
hv be standing motionless In the
l er upright and seemingly support-
(I on its lull, or it may be in like
ri:er standing on Its head, or sonie
it may thrust Its head Into a
o k cleft just big enough to receive
t and stay so for a time. It swims,
o be sure, Just like all other Hshes.
ml besides being of unusual shape
nd of beautiful coloring It Is also odd
n Its ways, and so the queen trigger
'fh Is trebly attractive.
This specimen has been here about
two years. New York Sun.
Dietance Covered In a Waltz.
Every one has observed that the
ndy or the beau who objects strenu
ously to taking any sort of exercise
imd pleads Incapacity to endure strain
ivlll dance through a full and exhaua
've programme, being In this fash
on seduced Into a most vigorous, and
nder proper conditions beneficial, ex
rrlse It seems that In a normal lit-
e dance the parties travel something
' ke eleven and a half miles, and do
I In much more strenuous fashion
han they would If they calmly set
nit to walk the same distance. An
verage waits takes you over some
hing like three-quarters of a mile
'nd the various old fashioned square
lames are at least half a mile long,
'o make dancing beneficial the room
hould be thoroughly ventilated so
hat a constant supply of fresh oxygen
s available for the overworked heart
Chicago Tribune.
Delaware Trappers' Poor Season.
The 300 muskrat trappers that
make their winter living by trapping
have this year received little encour
i geuient from the buyers of their win
ter catch, prices ruling lower than
or many years. Many trappers have
refused to sell at the prices offered
by the dealers and are holding out In
hope that the spring prices will be
much higher than the prevailing rate
of 35 rente. At this time last season
tie price was 75 cents a hide, while
(c the rata they get 20 centa a pair.
The catch this year has not been as
large as that of last year, the best
marshes having been frozen hard all
winter, so that the rats could not
travel over the ground. Mllford cor
respondence Wilmington Every Evening.
The Uses of Cream.
A volume could be written on the
transforming powers of cream, but
Its ability to make Insipidly sweet
fruits more attractive Is seldom spok
en of by culinary authorities. While
It leaves the distinct, peculiar flavor
of the fruit Intact, It takes from the
pnecharine element and imparts in
its place a quality of its own. Not
only are such fruits as the persim
mon and the fresh purple fig trans
formed in this way, but dates and
oin e other dried fruits, as well as
accharine preserves, such as quince
ind peach, are likewise Improved
vhen eaten with cream. It should be
inswee'ened, of course, when used
n this way.
Two Maine Skippers.
Capt. Wsrren Robinson of Jones
nort Is the smartest skipper of his
v-ears on the Mufae coast. As far as
hat goes, he la probably the oldest
.ctlve captain on the coast, for he
iwcs to 74 years. Capt. Don Wlllard
of South Portland, who Is 77, up to
he time of his retirement In 1910, en
joyed that distinction, but it must now
e given to Capt. Robinson unless an
other claimant comes forward. Capt
'oblnson last season purchased the
chooncr Eastern Light. Portland
'ress.
A Stern Oregon Judge.
Police Judge Joe Williams got tired
if Imposing fines and then allowing
he culprits their own time before
bungling up. Recently be sent Mar
tial McGraw after two of the delin
juents and they warmed their feet
y the city jail stove at $2 per until
heir fines were earned. Judge Wil
liams Is to be commended In his de
ermlnation to see that all mlsdoers
come through, and when the city gets
that new stone hammer and leg orna
ment the Times can see the finish of
evildoers. Heppner Times.
Wildcats Fierce and Hungry.
Wildcats were so numerous In Gar
rett county and were so fierce that
In some sections it Is not safe to ven
ture on the country roads after dark.
The cold weather and deep snow ol
the winter made foraging difficult and
and the rats were hungry. A wildcat
recently attacked a rural mall carrier
near Grantsvllle, and these animals
followed pedestrians and horsemen.
Oakland correspondence Baltimore
Sun.
Mrs. Blunderby Talks.
Mra. Blunderby (visiting) Yes,
poor Jane, she recognizes no one.
She's been in a catamose condition
for two days. My dear, bring me a
cup of tea, will you? I prefer Oblong,
If you have it Boston Transcript
Uplifting Thoughts.
"A man can only rise, conquer, and
achieve by lifting up his thoughts.
He can only remain weak, and abject,
and miserable by refusing to lift up
his thoughts "James Allen.
Suits to Order, $12.60 to $36.00.
Shirts to Order, $2.00 to $12.00.
T.
A.
P.
We Expect An Enormous Busi
ness This Week.
With ample stocks and extra salespeople we are prepared to do the biggest business of
our history.
It's a Big Busy Store and Growing
Bigger Every Day.
The Gift Shop of the City.
"A Good Store to Trade At."
T.
A.
P.
Oil City, l'a.
Oil City, Tn.
jflAND NO WORRY fcj,.
Residents of town distant from
Pittsburgh, or persons who live
along the rural mail routes, can
obtain the same prompt and effi
cient banking facilities at the
Pittsburgh Bank for Savings, as
those within walking distance of
the bank. Use the malls, both In
depositing and withdrawing
money, and you will find this
method of banking quite satis
factory. WRITE FOR BOOKLET F. L.
PITTSBURGH BANK
FOR SAVINGS
4th w tad Smlttfleld St, PlttJliurjtl, pa.
Prescription lens grinders
for the eyes, plus C'ollejjl
ately trained and Inter
nationally endorsed
Behind the Guns.
NO DROPS. RESULTS DEFINITE.
Artificial Eyes In Stock.
Both 'Phones.
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Week Before Christmas.
This store makes a personal appeal to its many hundred patrons, kindly
and courteously, to shop during the forenoon when it's at all convenient.
Christmas crowds in the afternoon test the store to its capacity and
much of the pleasure and charm of Christmas buying is lost In the many
little inconveniences you're subjected to in the afternoon.
Handbags, Special Display and
Sale.
Displays that gift buyers will be interested In. This display is at the
first center aisle boothmore than 300 bags $1.00, $1.60, $2.00, $2.60,
$2.76, $3.00 to $10.00.
This method of display enables you to go practically through the entire
stock Inspecting and ezamini ig at your leisure.
At the very popular prices of $2.00, $2.60, $2.76 and $3.00 the selection
is large and those prices command some remarkable bag values.
Handkerchiefs.
Not on of the many magnificent Christmas stocks of merchandise
assembled here has come in for greater praise and admiration. And right
royally does it merit the enthusiastic admiration of all gift buyers. For
whether you want linen embroidered at 6c or 10c, convent or peasant hand
embroidered at 26c and 60c, or most exquisite Honiton or Duchess at $2.60
and $3.00, the handsomest, the most novel and most original effects are to
be obtained here.
Bulletin.
CONVENIENT TRANSPORTATION FACILITIES.
The Pennsylvania Railroad, by main lines, branches, subsidiary lines, and con
nections, covers the Eastern country so completely that the people of almost every
community may avail themselves of its facilities.
The lines reach the cities, the big towns and the little towns, so that whether the
impulse to travel be for business, pleasure, or social purposes, it may be satisfactorily
carried out, as far as transportation facilities are concerned, by taking a Pennsylvania
Railroad train at the nearest point.
Through cars are operated over the lines between all important centres of popula
tion, and an excellent dining car service is available at the usual hours for meals on
the through trains. The all-steel equipment of the trains adds greatly to the security
and comfort of passengers. '
The spirit of the holiday season stimulates the wish to travel, and the facilities of'
the Pennsylvania Kailroad and its connections appeal with equal force to the home
coming young folks and the migrating people of maturer years.
The comprehensive train service, apart from the local trains well known in each
community, covers a wide extent of territory.
BETWEEN THE EAST AND THE WEST.
There are splendid limited trains between New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore,
Washington, Harrisburg, Altoona, Pittsburgh, and points in the Wtst, notably Chi
cago and St. Louis. Included among these are the "BROADWAY LIMITED," the
the 20-hour train between New York and Chicago; the "24-IIOUR ST. LOUIS,"
to St. Louis and Chicago; "THE PENNSYLVANIA LIMITED," to Chicago, St.
Louis, Cleveland, and Cincinnati; and the "CHICAGO LIMITED," to Chicago,
Cincinnati, and Cleveland. These are all-Pullman trains and provide the highest
grade of service. In addition there are a number of express trains to Chicago, St.
Louis, Cincinnati, Louisville, Indianapolis, Columbus, Cleveland, Toledo, Detroit, and
other important centres of the Middle West, which provide both Pullman and all-steel
coach service. Among these are the "Chicago Special," "Chicago Express,". "St.
Louis Express," "Western Express," and the "Cleveland, Cincinnati, and Chicago
Express."
TO THE SOUTH.
Those contemplating a trip South, to the resorts of the Carolinas, Georgia, Flor
ida, and the Gulf Coast, will find a number of fine trains between the important ter
minal cities of the Pennsylvania Railroad; and cars to the more cities of th South,
running through from and to New York via Washington, Baltimore, and Philadelphia.
On January 6, 1913, the through Limited Trains between New York and Florida
will be placed in service.
COMMERCIAL CENTERS LINKED.
An examination of the time tables of the Pennsylvania Railroad will show that
practically all important commercial centres on its lines and connections are linked
by through trains, through cars, or convenient connections, affording accommodating
service.
Anyone who wishes to go anywhere should consult the nearest Ticket Agent of
the Pennsylvania Railroad. He can give all the information a traveler requires.
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