VOL. X.-NO. 8.
SHENANDOAH, PA., SATURDAY, DECEMBER 29, 1894.
ONE CENT
Christmas G-oods,
, " " Suitable for Presents,
ORGANS, TOILET TABLES, GOLD SOFAS,
SEWING MACHINES, LADIES' DESKS,
PICTURE, EASELS, MIRRORS,
30 LD RECEPTION CHAIRS, ' TURKISH ROCKERS,
RECLINING CHAIRS, GOLD ARM CHAIRS,
MuBt be seen to be appreciated at
THE GRIM
REAPER.
Chistmas is Over.
We Dow return to our regular business, but not to go to sleep. We
will look up our entire stock and will bring before you a lot
of goods worth your while to examine nnd Inquire Into. The
money Is scarce we nil know that; therefore we Intend to
make such reductions that you not only receive your money's
worth, but double the valuo. Our store Is, therefore, the
proper place to Invest It. Walt for the announcements.
Watch this space.
116-18 N. Main St.
English Dinner Sets, $7.50,
Decorated Toilet Sets, $1.95.
Now lot of
China Ouster Plates,
Cheap at
Successor In
8 South Main Street
a full line of Men's, Women's and
Children s slippers lor the holidays.
' Prices from 35 cents up.
Remombor that wo carry a full lino of
tho snag proof duck boots. Rubbers
of all stylo3 at tho lowest prices.
14 South Main Street, Shenandoah, Pa.
0
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of low prices and good goods is
quick sales.
Our Choice Family Flour at $3.00 per barrel is selling fast
and giving satisfaction every time. Try a barrel
while it lasts.
In Foreign and Domestic Fruits
The Largest Stock
The Greatest Variety
The Lowest Prices
The Heaviest Sales
We have ever had.
Florida Oranges at 20 and 25 cents a dozen aro cheap and quality
line.
Linoleums and Oil Cloths at tho Reduced prices aro quick sellers
do cents ib a vory low price lor two-yard wiuo .Linoleum.
Table Oil Cloth 1 J yards wide reduced to 15 cents a yard.
Wo oilor bargains in Remnants and short length of Brussels Carpets,
x uw Bynug uiyies m luoqueitea aro now nero.
For Sale
Now in stock and to arrive in a fow days;
Two cars choice white Out.
One car Eino Middlings.
Two cars No. 1 Timothy Hay.
Ono car Corn.
Our chop is mado of clean, sound old grain no corn cobs or
oat iiuus in it.
At Keif ear's.
PERSONAL.
Dr. Thomas Covany Passes
Very Suddenly.
Away
APOPLEXY, WAS THE CAUSE
Stricken Yesterday Horning: and Death
Followed Last Evening: He Was a
Graduate of Several Colleges.
Dr. Thomas Covnny died nt about five
o'clock list evening, lit his residence on
South Jnrdlti street, from apoplexy. lie
received the Btroke at about flvo o'clock
yesterday morning nnd sank rnpldly.
Drs. J. S. Cnllen nnd D. W. Straub were
In constant attendance, hat no medical
skill could ward oft the Inevitable.
Dr. Covany was fll years of nge. He was
horn nt Kunis, County Clare, Ireland, and
received the degrees of D. D. in the Un'-
versity of Dublin and L L. D. at tho Uni
versity of Ijondon. Upon becoming n res
ident of this country Dr. Covany locnted
iu Philadelphia and In due time gradu
ated from the University of Pennsylvania
nnd the Jefferson Medical College. About
nineteen years ngo he located nt Glrurd-
vllle and nfter n residence there of six
years and four months located In Shennn-
donh, remaining here until nbout two
years ago when he moved his family to
Leadvllle, Colorado. While there the doc
tor became subject to nervous prostration
nnd moved back to Shennndoah about
eighteen months ngo.
When the Greenback-Labor party was
in its prime In this county Dr. Covany
was among the leading spirits. He was
very active and prominent in the work of
the party and declined a nomination for
Governor. Ho was a candidate for
Coroner on the party's ticket one year.
but was not successful. He served as
county phjsiclnn for Glrnrdvllle three or
four years. It is claimed that it was Dr.
Covauy's suggestion that got Representa
tive John Welsh to introduce the bill
that crenteu the Miners' Hospital at
Fountain Springs. Tho doctor was one
of the most ardent workers forlts crea
tlon.
The deceased is survived by his wife
nnd three sons, Thomas, Joseph and
Michael, and two daughters, Mary and
Annie, their nges ranging from 10 to 28
years. The tuneral will take place on
Monday, nt 10 n. m. High mass will be
celebrated in the Annunciation church
and Interment will be made in the An,
nunciation cemetery.
The Allotment of Coal for '95
Should not keep you from purchasing a
Christmas gltt in a lady's or gentleman's
watch. Jewelry of every description and
silverware at Strouse's jewelry store. All
goods guaranteed as represented. tf
NEW THEATRE PROMISED.
Mrs. J. U. Uoyer is visiting friends nt
Port Carbon.
Benjamin Slddlo, of Harrlsbnrg, Is spend
ing a few days with relatives in town.
Mrs. John Hhonds, of South Chestnut
street, Is steering from inflammatory
rheumatism.
Miss Doille Hlgfrled, of Mt. Carmcl, is
the guest of Miss Gertrude A Reese, of
Kast Csntre street.
George V. Frlcko has returned to his
home in Port Carbon, after a pleasant
visit to town friends.
Miss Carrie Hilllngcr, of Reading, is
spending a few days In town as the guest
of her brother, Martin.
Charles W. Simpson, of Sunbury, ft cor
respondent for thp Pennsylvania Grit, was
registered at the Ferguson House last
night.
Miss Kmma Major, a charmine vounc
lady ot Alleutown, Is spending a few
days in town as the guest of Miss Mary
Leckle.
Mrs. lirifi
her pupils
THE BOARD
OF HEALTH.
Last Meeting of the Old Year Held
Last Night.
The Number of Contairlous Diseases
Down to the Low Water Nark Shen
andoah Passengers Quarantined.
gnian begs leave to inform
;b it she is not about to leive
contrnry notwlth-
Manager Ferguson to Reconstruct Ills
Place of Amusement.
The ontlnued ngltation ot the cry for
a better theutre and better theatrical
attractions In the town seems to be bear
ing fruit. It is stated upon excellent
nuthoilty that upon the close of the
present season Mauiiuer P. J. Ferguson
will begin a course of alterations and
Improvements in his theatre that will
make it one ot the largest and best
plnces of amusement In the interior
ot the Btnto. It is said an architect will
be here within a week or two to prepare
plans for the alterations, which will in.
elude the tearing out of almost the en
tire Inside ot tho building at the corner
of Main and Oak streets, so as to make
room for tho extensions. The present
gallery will be transformed Into a dress
circle and extended so that the
back of It will bo where tho club
rooms are now located in the front bulldj
lng. Another gallery will be placed In
the theatre and will be oxtended to that
part ot the front building now occupied
by the dancing schools. The stage ot the
theatre will be enlarged, so as to make it
better adapted for the spectacular nnd
other plays requiring room for large quan
tities of scenery. The stage will be ex
tended twenty feet into the present
auditorium and probably will be widened
considerably. It is also likely that the thea
tre will have an entrance on Main street.
The stage will be furnished with new cur
tains and nn entire new stock of scenery
nnd the walls and celling will be re
painted and frescoed. With nil these
changes made Mr. Ferguson will devote
his theatre to first-class productions, The
theatre will be ready for re-openlog early
in the fall.
Died.
MpENTKE. On the 27th Inst., at Maha,
noy City, Pa., Miss Margaret MoEntee.
Funeral will take place on Monday,
December 81st. Cortege will leave the
house at 10 a. in., followed by requiem
mass at St. Canlcus church. Interment
In St. Canlcus cemetery. Carriages.
Relatives and friends respectfully invited.
town, reports to the
standing, i
Mr. James Williams, who was sticnd
lng the holjdays here. If ft to day for Au-
denried, where he will preach to-mdrrow.
He will leave the latter pluce on Monday
for Yale College to pursue bis studies.
A large stock of cuff buttonsat Strouse's
jewelry store. 12 22-tf
A Pastor Resigns.
Rev. O. H. llridgninn has tendered his
resignation from the pastorate of the
Protestant Epbcopal church, but will con
tlnue in the pulpit for a few weeks. Rev,
Urldgmnn has refused several tempting
offers and Intends to remain in town. He
has been pastor ot tho church for two
years and the congregation had consider
ably increased In membership and tlnim
cial standing during that time. His friends
are numerous in the church and other cir
cles nud tho regret caused by the reslgnn
tlon is somewhat tempered by the clergy,
man's decision to remain iu the to A n.
Ladles' neckchains. All styles nud
prices. At Strouse's jewelry store.
A SocIaTAflalr.
The home of Miss Mary Kiminel, the
accomplished daughter of William Kim
mel, of North Jnrditi street, was the scene
of a social gathering of the young lady's
Intimate friends Inst night. The affair was
in honor of Miss Mary's guest.Miss Maggie
Everett, of ilkes-Uarre. The evening
was spent pleasantly by Indulging In
games and other amusements. Refresh
ments were served, ifter which theguests
departed for their respective homes.
A nico holiday present. A box of Bren-
nnn's Havana cigars. $1.25 per box
Roberts Appointed.
Sheriff-elect Scott yesterday made nn
official announcement of his nppolntment
ot deputies, setting nt rest nil speculation
nnd ending the spirited contest between
Constnble Thomas Tosh aud Edward
Roberts, the latter being the lncky one.
C. E. Breckons, Esq., is tho Sheriff's
counsel aud Benjamin J. Smith, of Potts,
ville, the chief deputy. Th9 other depiv
ties are Rollin Beddall, of Port Carbon,
nnd Edward Roberts, of Sheuaudoah.
Interesting Sketches.
The Herald has mailo arrangements to
publish a series of bona tide special
sketches of the enterprising houses and
men ot Shenandoah, Solicitors will call
on the business men during the coming
week and we bespeak for them a cordial
reception and liberal patronage.
Smoko Brenunu's famous cigars. They
are the best in tho market, for lino trade
only. 12 21-tf
Kitchen Explosion.
The fire department was called out by
an alarm from the Fifth ward at9 o'clock
this morning and was promptly responded
to. The alarm was caused by the explo,
slon of n water compartment In the
kitchen range at the residence of the
Greek Catholio priest. The firemen were
not required to render service as no flames
followed the explosion.
McElhenny's Cafe To-night.
By request of a number of his patrons.
Mr. McElheuuy has consented to serve
the public to-night with that very dellcl.
ous and mo3t acceptable ot all lunches
mocK turtle soup, it you have never
tried It, accept this invitation, as it is
acknowledged to be the flnestof nil soups,
Abundance for everybody.
You will never find Brennan's cigars
in dive saloons. They are for fine trade
only hotels, cafes aud drug stores. '
Will Start on Monday.
Contrary to expectations, all the col
lieries of tho P. & R. C. & I. Co. will re.
su me operations on Monday morning
Orders had been issued for the collieries
to remain idle on that day, but as the
mines were thrown idle last Thursday
by the storm It has been decided to make
up the lost time with Monday.
Mrs. Brldgeman, R. C. M., teaches
violin (specialty) cello and piano. Corner
ot Jardln and Lloyd streets. 0-3-tf
Advertised Letters.
Letters addressed to tho following
named people remain at the local post1
oluce and are advertised as uncalled for
Samuel Young and John Michael.
Free.
Mnsia catalogues containing part words
and musio of latest music at llrumm
Jewelry store. 13-29-tf
Rupture.
Cnre gnaranteed. No operation. In,
quire at the Shenandoah drng store, No,
8 South Mai street. 9-13-tf
'UBLIC HEALTH REPORTS.
Tbe Hoard of Health met last night for
the last time this year xt consider matters
beariug upon the public health of the
town, aud from the reports made by the
epidemic: committee and Health Ollicer
It is clear thattho town Is In u very fair
sanitary c irtltion and the number of
contagion diseases Is very light. Since
the last meeting of the Board fourteen
fuuer 1 1 nermits were issued ami two cases
of dipi t ueria and one of measles.
ine n mm iook up tne llorrlcKs cae
again, but iu the absence of the Borough
-ollcltor decided to defer action until the
next meeting. The Health Ofllcer said
tho place is practically in the samu con
dition as It was when the Board made its
visit. Au attempt was made to in
stitute proceedings against the husband
for maintaining a nuisance, but the
Justice consulted refused to act until he
could receive some guarantee as to the
payment of his costs.
President Spalding read the law con
ferring powers on Boards of Health nnd
the members agreed with him that the
Horricks case certainly came witlilu tho
jurisdiction of the Board, still it was
deemed advisable to consult the Solicitor
before taking further steps. The Presi
dent said there was no doubt la his mind
that Mrs. Horricks was of unsouud mind
anil unlit to have charge ot a household.
The cheese factory case was agiin con
lered, but melted away when the
Health Ofllcer stated tint the proprietor,
who refused to pay the license exacted by
the Board, had given up tho business.
Messrs. Dallas and Rowse were granted
the privilege of erecting a slaughter
houe, the fee being fixed nt one dollar.
Secretary Scanlan stated that Inspector
of Immigration Monaghan had informed
him that several passengers on the
quarantined steamship "Southwark" at
Philadelphia are booked for Shenandoah
The ship was quarantined because It had
small-pox on board. President Spalding
said there was no danger to fear, as the
shtp, passengers and all luggage will un
doubtedly bo well disinfected before any
one is allowed to depart from tho Infected
part of the ship.
Health Ofllcer Miles submitted the fol
lowing report: uisimecteu a House on
North Market alley In which diphtheria
had existed; hogs removed from a yard
on South Pear alley; complaint of gutter
on West Raspberry alley attended to
ashes and garbage removed from West
Onk street; rubbish on North Bowers
street removed ; barrelsof ashes on South
Peurnlley removed ; ynrdon North White
street, between Cotl nnd Lioyd streets.
reported in a filthy condition tenants
notified to cleanup; privy well ou West
Coal street cleaned and ouo on North West
street tapped ; dog pen on North Jardln
street removed; gutters ou North Main
street cleaned; drain on Vet Poplar
streot complained of as n nuisance.
JioIid&Lj innouqceigent
j -
; We desire to call your atten
tion to our most beautiful col
lection of novelties in gold and
sterling silver, diamonds an'
other precious stones, clocks, '
bronzes, jewelery, silver table
ware, etc., all bought of the
best and most reliable houses
in this country.
All cooda carefully selected, of
unsurpassed beauty, most attrac
tive.graceful and unique in appear
ance, with the newest ideas of a
rich, exclusive character confined
in Shenandoah entirely to this
house.
Our stock is In yoml doubt the
best selected and 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. lJnces the low
est at
, HOLBMIAK'S,
Cor. Main aud Lloyd Sts.
Children's sliver
jewelry store.
sets at
Stronoe's
12-22-tf
The "Y" Program.
The following program has been pre
pared for tho meeting of tho "Y" this
evening, in the poatofllce building ; Sing
lng, 'Ys"; prayer; scripture reading,
Miss usluy jsluglug, "Ys" ; "News of n
week," A. C. Morgan; reading, Hattio
Roxby; instrumental music, Ida Kehler ;
reading, R.iymond Khrhart; vocal solo,
r.dilh Morgan ; critic, B. C. Hooks; slug
lug. The prayer meeting on Sunday
afternoon is for young men especially,
and a coidial Invitation Is extended them
to attend.
Onyx and enamel clocks at Strouse's
jewelry store. 12-22-tf
Funerals.
Tha funeral of tho late John McCarroll
will take place at Delano on Monday, at
noon. The cortege will proceed to Maha
noy City via the Lehigh Valley railroad
and thence to Tamnqna via tho Pbiladel,
phla and Reading railroad.
Miss Maggie McEntee, a highly respect
ed young lndy of Mahanoy City, who died
on Taursday, will be burled on Monday
morning at 10 o'clock. Reqalem mass will
be held at St. Canlcus church and inter
ment will be made at Mahanoy City.
Teamsters Complain.
Complaint Is made by teamsters that
the highway between St. Nicholas and
Gllberton has been made dangerous by
the dumping ot ashes from the Gllberton
colliery. The ashes are piled more than
two feet deep on the highway. Yesterday
a wagon belonging to Kaler, of Mahanoy
City, was damaged and to-day a teamster
with n heavy load was obliged to make a
trip from Mahanoy City to Mahanoy
Plane via this town.
A Final Word
For 1894.
We wish to hrinir to vour nollco that
our line ot HOLIDAY GOODS was never
so complete. The prices will surprise you.
iMever win goods tin sold so low for years
to come. An excellent variety of
Plush Albums,
Celluloid Albums,
Celluloid and Plush Handkerchief Boxes,
" " " Photograph Boxes,
Writing Desks, Writing Tablets,
Manicure Sets and Toilet Cases.
Toys in Endless Variety.
Dolls (a beautiful line), trumpets,
tool chests, pianos, chairs for dolls nud
llttlo folks, doll carriages, wash sets,
mechanical toys, musical toys, &c.
Come and see our slock before vou
make y mr purchases. We will do our
nest to please you and assure prices that
can't be beat. Don't forget that
5sa'$15iiOO
we givo awny toour customers nbsolutely
! 'HKK on .January IE, 1885.
J, Portz&Son
21 North Main Sired.
Church Notices.
A week of prayer will be observed in tbe
Primitive Methodist church, corner ot
Jardln nnd Oak btreots, commencing to
morrow evening. A watchnlght service
will be held on Monday night, commenc
ing at eleven o'clock, nnd will bo preceded
by a fifteen mi mile praise service.
The regular services will be held In the
Methodist Kplscopnl church during tha
day to-morrow aud in the evening the
following program will bo rendered by
the junior department of the Sunday
school In place of the regular evening
service: Singing and prayer; recitation
I scripture by the school ; cornet solo,
Miss Snllle Ueddnll; declamation, Miss
Lilly Llewellyn ; singing, infant depart
ment; duett, Misses Chrlsmau and
Wasley ; address. Dr. J. S, Cnllen ; violin
solo, Miss Iirewer; recitation, MissIIattle
Sbailer; duett, Misses Edith Morgan and
tlclla Brown ; nddress, Rev. William
Powlck ; doxology by the school.
Notice to Taxpayers.
Notice Is hereby given to the taxpayers
of the borough of Shenandoah that nt
the expiration of thirty days from date
Ave (5) per cent, will be added to the taxes
for 1894.
M. J. Scanlan,
Receiver of Taxes.
December 29, 1S01. 12-29-tf
Bargains In Footwear.
Call and see our variety in footwear.
Great reduction In prices. A. F. Morgan's,
11 West Oak street. 12-18-tt
Beginning To-day
We put on sale 25 barrels of
the old standard, "Prides of
Lehigh" Flour, at $3.00 per
barrel. This is not a low grade
flour, but a full-roller, of all
winter wheat. We have sold it
with satisfaction for 7 years.
There will hr no more at this
mice, and you vv-'U never buy it
cheaper. Don't miss the chance
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122 North Jardin Street.
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