E VENIN VOL. IX.-NO. 311. SHENANDOAH, PA., TUESDAY, DECEMBER 18, 1894. ONE CENT .t. r j r 4 rocatclle Parlor Suits, $25111 Oouclies. S4.7S. $ CSanf-.o Ola 11 a o : QVh-mirlf'Q Handsome Plain, Embrrdiloied ami Hemstitched bed sheets awl pillow cases, 50 , 65c and $ 25 Towi-ls, two rows drawu work at 25c. Double-head rests, all silk, 75c. Beautiful pin cushions. All liiuideid silk liawlkuichtefa, IOC Gen s initial i-l'l- at 18 Ha .asuine umbrellas with natural wood handles, 75c. Table linuuo uuu napkin.-.. 'tf-M S. Main St. Will be at Saturday and Holiday. One. and 17t to receive letters from all good children. . Bring Your Letters Early. . Successor lo EI5III, OUNCAH & WAIDLEV. a full line of Men's, Women's and Children's slippers for the holidays. Prices from 35 cents up. Remember that wo carry a full line of the snajr. proof duck boote. Rubbors of ull style 3 at the lowest prices. 14 South Main Street, It Does "Not To buy, fell or u?e inferior goods. "VVhilo the prices of straight, honest goo. r may pometimes seem high, poor goodB at low prices uro never cheap. Wo aim to sell good goods at prices as low as ire consistent with good quality and honest weight and meas ure. A trial of somo of our leading articles will prove the truth of this. In the COFFEE lino wo claim that our choice Plain Roustod Colieo at 30o is cheaper, quality considered, than any pacKngo cofieo at a lower price. It is a combination of the beat grades omy, carefully roasted and blended, so as to produce a strong, rich, ho flavored drink. Our Roasted Java is the best Old Government Java. Our 50c Blended Tea is a mixture of fine te s only, not a single cheap inferior tea in it. Our 60 cent Black Tea is a choice article. Our Coylon, English Breakfast and Japan Teas at 50c are good teas and worth the money. Can sell you a fair quality tea at 25c a poun 1. Our Creamery Butter is the finest in the market. Our Miuco Meat is the bc&tt wo can buy. Our Lard is guaranteed pure. Our Now Orleais Baking Molasses is tho best now crop, open Uottlogoods. Notn mixture ot cheaper kinds of molasses. Our Table Syrups at 6, 8. 10 and 12c wo boliovo to bo straight sugar goods. Wov Hie Holiday Season We offer a lull line of foreign uud domestic fruits nt very low prices. New Cltrou and Lemon Peel, 2 lbs. for SSo, Fine largo bluo Raisins. 4 lbs. for 25o. Best Ondara Layer Ralsin. 4 lbs. for25c. New seedless Sultana Raisins, 3 lbs. for 25c. New Cleaned Seedlt-sa Hiiii-hm, very fine, 15c. New Cleaned Currants, 3 lbs. for 25c. Good Currants, 0 II)1-. for 25c, ns long as they last. ' New Fieuch and California PRUNES. 3 lbs. for 23c. Also some of the largest and finest in the market at higher prices. We have new California Evaporated IJears, Peaches, Apr.eots, Silver Prunes. White Nectarines, Pitted Plums, Pitted Cberrlc and Dried Blackberries, 3 pounds for 25c In CANNKI) GOODS we have the finest goods packed as well as standard goods at lower prices. In Tomatoes we have extra quality in extra weight cans, 3 for 35c. Standard grade, 3 for 35c. Whole Tomatoes for frying, 15c. In CORN, all grades common goods at 4 for25e. Choice quality, 3 for 25o, up to tho finest Northern Grown Sugar Corn, our "Prldo of Shenandoah" brand, at 3 for 25o, is excelled by none. Marrowfat Peas, 3 cans for 26o. Early June Pens, 3 cans for SSo. Extra Sifted Early June Peai, very fine, 15c. String Deans, 4 cans for 25o. llemember w e sell no "soaks" at any price. New FLORIDA CHANGES from St. John Hlver, largo and fine, 35o a dozen. New Mixed Nuts, 3 pounds for 2," cents. Tomato Catsup, very good article, 4 bottles for 35c. Also the finest goods ut higher prices. presents lor young and old 0 0 0 a our store 8 South Mwin Qtroet. Shenandoah, Pa, Pay CHURCH AND The P. M. Church and Odd FelUws Celebrate. CAPT. JOHNSON SPEAKS ! He Tells the Church Coigregatlon f the Struggles of Their Predecessors. How the OJd Fellows Celebrate. A very lntei eating public meeting was held last evenluu In connection with the twentieth anniversary of the dedication of the Primitive Methodist church and the twenty-third anniversary of tho or ganization of the society. Mr. Marshal Baugh was elected chairman nnd pre sided over the meeting In a very effective manner. Addresses were delivered by Mr. George W. Johnson, Rev. John Hath, the paBtor, aa l Rev. T. M. Bateman, ot Gl- rardville. Tho society was organized In the home of Mr. John'on, in the winter of 1S71 and 18T2, at No. 8 North Jardln street, and tlia gentleman, It is believed, Is the only survivor of that compauy of organ Izers. Mr. Johnson spoke In n very eloquent and touohing manuer. He said it was with mingled feelings of joy and sorrow that he stood before the people sorrow that sn many of his co laborers were not permitted to see this day and joy that their labors had resulted In so much good and held out such bright hope to tho sons of men. He recounted the struggles, trials and triumph of the early society. He spoke very highly of the many friends outside the church who had materially iii'lpeil them In those early struggles., and clo-ed by paying a very glowing tribute to tho memory ot tho late Franklin B (imvun, who, on a certain occasion, came to their help and smoothed the surglig olllows. Mr. Johnson rejoiced that the church is prospering so nicely and snhl he sincerely hoped it would continue so. Kev. T. M. Batemau's addre's was a very line effort, filled with humor anil facts, hoth Interesting and edifying. The address was basel upon the pasngv, "Come up Higher," nnd showed In a ver.r beautiful manner the privilege and pos sibtlltles of the race. The choir was present nnd added to the pleasure of the occasion by rendering several very appropriate anthems. A report showing the cost of repairs to the church and parsonage, rvith the amount of money collected, was pre senletl. The expenses amounted to $1,000. and the collections, when all are In, will run to about $000. While the amount collected does not cover the expenses, it i' very good, considering the hard times. A resolution was passed thanking the many kind friends in and outside the town for the very generous manner in which they responded to the appeals of the congrega tion. The audience showed Its apprecia tion of this by n standing vote. The only place In town to purchase your Christmas confectionery is at W, V. Otto's, 27 South Main street, I. 0. 0. F. ANNIVERSARY. Merab:rs of Shenandoah Lodge, No. 591, Celebrate. The members of Shenandoah Lodge, No. 591, Independent Order of Odd Fellows, celebrated the twenty-eighth anniversary of the organization last night by holding a mustcal and literary entertainment in tho lodge room. Among the visitors in attendance who took psrt In the entertalumeut were Rev II. G. Mnln, of Com'bola, and C. F. Scott , of Phlillpsburg, N. J. The following program was rendered : Opening address, Chairman, John W Morgan ; I. O. O. F. ode, members ; prayer, Rov. Main; selection, orchestra; address, C. F. Scott ; "Let Hills and Vules Resound," I. O. O. F. party ; selectlou, orchestra; douole quartette, Price party; selection, orchestra ; solo, Jesse Hughes ; "Arabella" p irt song, Price party ; duet, Messrs, Price nud Hughei; selection, or chestra; "Davy Jones," Prioe party; duett, violin and comet, Messrj. Trezise and Illtchins; male party; selection, or chestra ; "Coma to me, Love," male party; selection, orchestra; "good night," male party ; prayer. The lodge was started In 1800 with 31 charter members. The surviving charter members are George Dapuy, William Ilemmlugway, Richard Knight, G. Ij. R 'Ugau, Samuel Werkhelser anil Daniel I) itdort. The total number of initiations from the time of the Institution was 3311, aud the present' membership ts 107, 189 having been lost by deaths, re uovals, etc, Tne lodgeha paid for the relief of sick numbers, up to March, 1894, $18,933,10; 1 burying the dead, $0,120.40; a total ot s.-,08.50. Tne flneet kind ol Christmas confection ery at M. Ij. K unmerer's, 34 North Main street. 14-18-tf Holiday Bargains. A special sale ot Christmas goods for th- next two weeks. Dallas handkerchiefs, mufflers, muffs aud toys. Also a final sale of ladies' and misses' coats. Carpets at redui-ed prices. P. J. MONV.TiVN, 12-1? If 80 South Main St., ht,ni'.ndoah. THE ROOKERIES. High Meats Exacted for Miserable Places of Abode. The exposure of the condition of affairs at the house of William Harrick', on Wt Apple alley, made through a visit, by the Board of Health, has caused another outburst of public opinion against the condition of affairs tbat the owners of rookeries allow to exlt. The house occupied by the family named is a place wholly unlit for haoitntiou, yet i0.50 rental per mouth is charged for It. According 10 the kt.itemeut made by the landlord the utber day he never hutlit rs himself about the condition of the prem ises. jWh.n tho rent becomes due he simpljj nip. at the doors of these houses stretcljes .,ut his hand, jams the money down flnto his pockit nud walks off to soak the money away where it will serve to add to his reputatlou as one of the moneyed men of the community. A great deal has b :eu said about land lordism in Ireland, but It is not neces-ary to go Outside the limits ot the borough of Sheniihd.jahtoget a sample of asdespotlc and (Zraaplng landlordism as any that exists! The house spoken of is oneot a row of quickly "slapped up'- huts of cheap board", plaster aud laths. Many stables In the town can boast of better architectural pretensions. The east side ot the house, from iront to rear, shows the effects of mine workings beuenth. In some places the walls are torn from six to ten Inches from the floors and ceilings aud In gotug up the stairway from tne urst to tne second floor one must ''be caicful lest he step into the opening. The condemnation of the place by the Uonrd of Health Is fully justified in every respect and it is n pity that some means caunot be devised to make the owners of such places feel the sting ot liumantiy and common decency. To re quire the payment of the rent dem inded for pueh rookeries seems like extortion. However, there is one thing the Boanl of Health can do, and th.it Is to muke these grasping landlords keep the building" safe. It would reern that a building torn asunder as thU oneis endangers the life and llmln ut the occupants, and such being; the case the building should be orderid vacated until it is made habitable. Ctn&lyl Candy!! Cuudy-I I KThe cheap est In town. At W. V. Otto's, 27 South Main street, A Thief Caught. Frank Ryan, a tramp who claims Phila delphia as his place of resldeuce, was arrested 011 North Main street, between seven and eight o'clock last night, just after ho had stolen a roll of gingham valued at to from Oscar Kehler's dry goods store. George Knott followed the man nnd caused his arrest by Specials Henry Goodman and Joseph Mader. Ryan was given a hearing before Justice Denglernnd committed in default of $i00 ball. This morning he went down to the Pottsville jail. Now is ysur time to visit the Pittsburg Novelty Store. 12-18-Ot Raiding Wheels of Fortune. Constable. Thomas Tosh, of the Third ward, Is setting an excellent example for Jherestof the constables. Several weeks ago he stopped the establishment of a wheel of fortune in his ward and yester day he arrested two men for running one on South Main street. He arrested John AVassor for allowing the wheel to be oper ated In his house and John Kanlski for operating it. Each of the men were put under 1 100 bail for trial at court. Ladles' and gents' rings. All sizes nnd prices, at Strouse's jewelry store. 12.18-tl Will Serenade. The Grant Baud has decided to spend Christmas Eve In serenading prominent citizens of the town aud will give au all- ntght concert lu the band room on New Year's Eve. This Is a change of program from previous years. It has been the cus torn to glvu the serenades on the latter date, but to suit the convenience ot some members It was found necessary to make the change. Fifty years in Schuylkill county In the jewelrj business needs no other recom mendation. Strouse, the jeweler. 12 18 tf The Girls Cared For. The lamp and watch committee of the Borough Council met last night to take action lu relation to Ella and Emma Whitehead, the two girls who were found roaming the streets on Sunday night. The girls repeated their story that they were respectively 14 and 10 years of age, their parents were dead and that they came here from Westherly, where they lived with friends. The Chief of Police stated that he had telegraphed to Weatheily and re ceived no reply. After a consultation the committee Instructed Chief Burgess Burns to take charge of the girls, who also stated that they had a friend named Houser residing at Quakake. The Burgess was authorized to purchase railroad tickets and send the girls to that place, He did so nud they left town this morning on the 9:15 Lehigh Valley train, Gold spectacles, suitable for holiday gifts, at Strouse's jewelry store. 13 18 tf If yon want good cakes and pastry during the holidays use KelterVPaBtry" Flour. Vi 13-1 w The largest stock of diamonds, watches, ring- and silverware at - rouse's jewelry Btore, l; is.it another Boarding House Keeper This Time. a Victim A WORTHLESS DEPOSIT ! He Allowed Board and Cash Loans 10 Hun up Against a Worthless Fifty Dollar Confederate Note. The unearthing of swindling schemes continues to expand nnd heldom a day passes that some new one does not mater lallze. John Fognnotsky, a First ward Polish boardinghouse keeper, is the latest victim. The story of this case Is as follows: About thiee months ago one Stlney Allakawlcz called ut Fogauotsky's house and engaged board, at the same time handing tbo boarding boss what appeared to be a 50 bill, asking him to put It in safe keeping. Against this deposit the boarder ran up a hash and slumber bill and several Items of borrowed cash until n few days ago the amount supposed to be represented by the bill was exhausted And the man left the place. It was not until after the boarder had left that Foganotsky referred ta the de posited bill. He went to get It changed and discovered that It was a Confederate states bill issued at Richmond, Virginia, in lSiil. Allakawlcz was arrested at Mnhanoy Plane by Constable Giblln and Special Olllcer Alexis at two o'clock this morning, aud will be given n hearing to-night. Are you aware that W. cake is the best in town f street. V. Otto's fruit 27 South Main THE P0TTSVILLE MEETING. Result of the Discussions on the Alms house Charges. The mm 3 meeting In Centennial hall, Pottsville, yestcrday.to take action on tin almshouse charge-), was well attended, but wns ot very ihort duration. Joseph II. Fisher opened the meeting. Geu. J. K. riigfried nas made chairman aud Itev llehuey secretary. Those who occupied seats on tho platform were Revs. Moser, Schuylkill Haven; Longsdorf nnd Boale, of Port Carbon; Powick, Shenandoah ; Pickersgill, Mlnersville; Carter, St. Clair, nnd Dr. Gaul, of the M. E. church, Rev. Herbert, of the First Reformed church, Dr. Chamberlain, Garfield Presbyterian church, aud Dr. Fiery, of the Kugti-h Lutheran church. The four latter re pre sented the Pottsville ministers. General Slgfried announced that the object of the meeting was to s,ound pub He opinion and receive expressions of citizens as to the best course to pursue. Rev. Fiery was the first and only speaker for the Ministerial Association. He re viewed the work and developments re sulting from the meetings of the Ministers' Alliance, which have already been ex tenslvely published. Among other things he said : "With regard to the present steward I have nothing to say. We have sworn evidence as to his conduct, but I will not say anything on thnt. point." He repeated upon request of Rev. Boale, 01 Port Carbou, that the keeper of the Insane at the almshouse "has charge of the women as well as the men, waiting upon them and dressing them much as a man would groom a horse." John A. Sullivan, Esq., spoke. He said he was surprised that such good men as Dr. Chamberlain bhould fill Into the hands of cool, scheming, calculating politician". Rev. William Powick, of Shenaudoah, said it was indifferent whether It was ii matter of politics or not. That It was a question ot accusation, not motive. The meeting adjourned after tho adoption of the following resolutions, Introduced by Rev. Powick : WllEltEAS, Gross Indignities ure alleged to have been committed In the manage ment of the County Almshouse, looated near Schuylkill Haven.ln this county, and ev deuces ot gross aud revoltiug outrages being perpetrated upon the Inmates of the institution have been heard; therefore, be it Resolved, We citizens nnd taxpayers of scuuyiKiii county, uc a puuno ineeiing held at Pottsville ou December 17th, lb4, request and demand that the County Au ditors and Dibtrict Attoruey make a full nnd thorough Investigation of the oonduct and management of said almshouse, aud of the treatment of its inmates and bene deludes by nil persons in charge aud prose cute all miscreants to the full extent ut the law. The finest Chocolate" 30 cents a pound at W. V. Otto's, 27 South Main street. Ladles' and gentB gold watches a spec ialty at Strouse's jewelry store. 12 18-tt Hand Cut. .Thomas Lathlane, a miner employed at the Indian Ridge colliery, had his right hand badly cut by u falling piece of 001I yesterday. A gash across the back ot the hand required four stltcbox. The largest and huudsomMt stook ot I wutohes, jewelry and silverware lu the county at Brumm's. Low prices nud great variety Is our inducement l;-ls if I A Chance lo Save Money. ilOU'irrrl chulro ii)ti;r Wm it roller flour, f. J cm 1 cirri 1 ijn'i y . anteed. i . U lv ..iTHi's fJoIid&ij Jnnouqcenieiif We desire to call your atten tion to our most beautiful col lection of novelties in gold :ind sterling silver, diamonds and other precious stones, clocks, bronzes, jewelery, silver table ware, etc., all bought of the best and most reliable houses in this country. All uonds carefully selected, of unsurpassed beauty, most atlrac- tive.gracoful and nniquo in appear ance, with the newest ideas of a rich, exclusive character confined in biieriandoati entirely to this house. Our stock is beyond doubt the best selected aud most magnifi cent in this county. The cele brated B. & H. Banquet Lamp , and gold finished Onyx Table a specialty. It will be to your interest to give us a call. Prices the low est at Cor. Main and Lloyd Sts. Would Make a Handsome Gift. ' IShepp's World's Fair Photographs. IN CLOTBal$.50. Cost mote than $1.50 topriut It. No work on this subject so complete. Never sold before for less than W.00. See them nnd be surprised. On sale at :. J, Port & Son 21 North Main Sirtet Tho leading house in the county for Roods at prices which stagger you. Don't for- get that we give away 10 our customers absolutely fitiSK on January 15, 1695. A Free Fight. Michael Zldrou, Michael Mallnko aud four other men indulged lu a lree fight iu the Fifth ward Sunday night and pun. Ished each other pretty badly. Mallnko got one of Zidrou' fingers in his mouth and chewed It Into mince meat. He was held in WOO bail for trial on two charges ot assault and battery aud oue of mny- liem. tour of the men paid their flues yeBterday after spending several hours in the lockup, and the sixth man, Andrew Klop, Is still at large. Gentlemen's scarf pins at Strouse's 12-18-tf jewelry store. Bargains In Footwear. Call nnd see our variety In footwear. Great reduction in prices. A. F. Morgan's, 11 West Oak street. 12 lS-tt Christmas tree trimmings, novelties In toys, dolls and carriages at the Pittsburg Novelty Store, 3fi West CeutreBtreet. (it Rupture. Cure guaranteed. No operatlou. In quire at the SfaetiHudoHh drug More, No. 1 South Mai street. 9-ia tf Brumm's stock of watches, jewelry and silverware Is simply "out of sight." 12 is tf A Qu&rtes Buys 4 pounds frefih, Staudaid Cofieo cakes. Those aiu't old stale stock. 1 pound mixed tod. Finest in tho county for tho money. 4 pounds pulvariisl augur. Not hard aud lumpy, and fte as slick. 2 pounds fmh, mixed nuts. No peoauB. 9t !2. orth ."ariiin 3 i r
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