STROUSE IRE QUR Roods arc decidedly the very BEST sold In this city. The finest lillC Of BANQUET LR01PS, SILVERWARE, DlMlOJiDS, ttlflTGHES, JEOIELRY. Watch Making a Specialty Chas. Strouse, The Leading Jeweler, 4 SOUTH HAIN STREET. FERGUSON HOUSE JEWELRY STORE. EVENING HERALD i TIM DAY. DKl'UMllEi: in, iso.-. M. Nicholas Note. After receiving surgical aid at the Will's r.ye Hospital in Philadelphia, William Davit, of Fisher's, has returned home much im proved. Mump- aic becoming epidemic. The Union Sunday school, in arenrrianco nith its annual custom, will distribute) to tlio hildren their Christmas candy on Sunday, December 22. Martin Baltic has lcmoved to Shanty Hill. The now residence, of William Sauerhrey is now occupied by his family. Kcst iiluniblng is dono by V. W. Hell. Tool Tournament at Sclnnlcker's. A pool tournament will be held nl . N-hmlcker's pool rooms, 101 South Main street, on Christmas Day. Tho contest open for all, profeimuls handicapped, and entries will elo-e on the evening of the 21th inst. I'rizo will be a gold watch, and others will bo announced at time of the contest. 12-10-12t Itow iiiuultes Win Again. I!y the decree of Judge Bcchtcl yesterday entered in the injunction proceedings by t(c. .1. n. Aewnarr, pasior, ami jscv. n . Wieaud, presiding elder, IJowinauitcs, to i keep l!ov. Mr. Hbrhart and other Dubsitos 1 mm iiiing any authority over the llvan- Helical church and congregation in Tremont, j I lie ISowinanites have been given full charge 1 .-I the church in that town. It's Winning New filends llally. What '! Pan-Tina for coughs and colds. At i t Iruhlcr lSroi., drug store. , l.alious-tiabliell Nuptials. 1 Last cvoninig, at Mahanoy City, tho inar- i iage uf Oustnve l.ah.ms and anil MiaB Klnnia ( iabbort took place-at the homo of tho bride by I!ov. II. A. Keyscr. The groom is very IMipular and a member of the morcnntilo firm .il It labows Co., while the hrido is a sistcr-iii-lawt ol'County Uecorder Henry Shcurnian. I he happy couple are now enjoying tin cn ti nded wedding tour. . On n Now fooling. We are now in the field with n complete line of Now I'all Shoos. At Wonier's. the dace to buy, to secure host shoo values, tf Don't Ti lllo Villi Coughs nnd Colds, Tako I'an-Tina (35c.) and bo cured. At Iruhlcr lii'os., drug stole. Prospecting for Coal. A fanner by the naiuo of l!ced is prospect ing for coal on ills fiirin in QuaKake Valley." The farm is located along tho Mahanoy brunch nf the Lehigh Valley railroad, noar Krop's croving, and extends on top of Uroad Muiintnin. It is nearly opposite tho high bridge of tlie Central railroad. HOOIVS PILLS euro Liver Ills, Ililiousncss, Indigestion, Headache. A pleasant laxative. All Druggists. DON'T GIVE UP Popular prices, when we an nounce that you can save 50 per cent, by visiting our store and purchasing your holiday gifts, and think you are receiv ing inferior goods If you want a good article, if it's made of gold or silver, we have it, both ornamental and useful, 111 Silverware, Watches, Musical Instruments, .... Optical Goods. Iarge assortment uf solid gold ladies' and gents' rings and watches. Call and examine our stock. At IKE ORKIN'S 129 S. Main Street, SHENANDOAH, PA. BUY YOUR - 'Groceries FLOUR, FEED, HAY AND STRAW, Also Table and Floor Oil Cloths From E. F3. FOLEY, ( or. C tntre ami Vi'nl Bin. OEOUGE M. JOHNSON ARRESTED. llo I I'liiirgfd "Willi Itiiilierzlcmciil tit tlio Amount nf ssw.ooo. The arrest of lorge II. ,Tohnon yesterday st Mnhatioy City, wan a great miriirisc to the residents, (if Ihiit town. 1'or number of years he has been the trusted clerk it t the Mansion Home, and has relative residing ' this town, lie is ohwrged im mill of Peter Gorman, tin- proprietor (if the Mansion House, with liming syitetnatloRlly Molen be tween $2.0011 and $5,(HK) front lilm diliniK the liast three yean. Mr. Oormnti dicovered that something was Vrong with the business department of the house, hut he tiad such implicit nm fldonco in Ills chief clerk, tliat Ik- iliil not -itHpcct htui. An oerurrelieo, lioWevcr, took placo recently that ixiintexl to .IoIiiihoii. anil an investigation set at lest all doubts. When confronted with tlte evidence or his guilt I ,tohiiou ilonicd it at first, hut finally con ' feinted his guilt and was immediately placed 1 undor rf(Jst. i Johnttm asked fur n eomproniito, and it was Berets! that if he would return te.noii the allUIr would not lie ulven puhlioity. lie niwigued to Mr. Gorman saving fund shares and jewelry amounting to piOO, and the balance of ?ls!0) ho h.H endeavored tontine among friends and relatives. Johnson failed in his elibrts to secure the money, and he was committed to the county jail in defHiilt of biil m the snm of $ 1,000. Ills widowed mother lives at St (!'uir. . 1'or lino goods at low prices, LHVIT'S, 15 1-iwt Centre stieet. MAX Success. The unprecedented success which has eio.wncd tho efforts of O'Xclll Bnw., since their advent in tlie music business, is a sure indication of the popularity of tho pianos which they represent. Quality and price are great factors when the purchao of a piano is contemplated. Tho instrument which this energetic firm represents possesses (luality in tlie highest sense of the word'and must de cidedly lie sold lit a leasonablc price, judging from the nuutliers which are sold in our immediate vicinity every week. Tlie general verdict is that the .Malcolm Lovo Piano lias not its superior iinywhero. This impression is well founded, :i- the manufacturers of thodc ..-1.1 . ! I i .r .. i worm rcumviicu piumis can iiuubi ui u irmini' unequalled by any other manufacturers who are placing their goods in the market to-day. Thoroughly tusted by experts it lias proven itself one of the few high grade pianos manufactured. ' ' 2t Our flno woolen underwear, whjcli wo offer at amazingly low price-., is selling rapidly. At MAX LKVIT'S, lo East Centro sheet. . - 1 , hhi) AVas Hair I io7en. ' A Kliinuukiii exchange contains tho follow ing : "Yesterday morning Miss Jul rft'g I lord and her two-year-old daughter were removed to tho almshouse. They, were inmost dis tressing eircumtan os. The night previous Mr. JIalick learned that the pair l;ad been sleeping in stuhlcs and outhouses for a number of mouths, food being procured from various households. Tlie woiiian came here fionfTexus two years ago and' lias since led a nonudic life, her nrigiu.il downfall being caused by some wretch having betrayed her. They were poorly clad, and tho child would have soon succumbed had they- not been found. Sell well, wear well, run well, watches at llriinim's. tf A Clearing in the Cloak ltooni. Not many days loft before Christmas comes. Now is the time to buy that now Cloak or Wrap. Our line is still complete, but tho prices have been pruned down without re gard to cost. If you have been waiting for tliis chance, it means dollars saved. Wo aro showing rich lines of Capes, all lengths nnd sizes, in nlaiii or trimmed cloth : Plush Canes. I nlfiit, ,, I'll v t rtmim.ll l'',lr I '., ot.s of CVllinv. Astrackuii or Seal ; ladies' or mises Jackets in newest styles of cloth at money-saving prices. L. .1. Wilkinson. For an appropriate Christmas present see our lino pastel or water color crayons, cheap, flillingor llros., II) West Lloyd sticet.' The KepiihllcoH League. A regular meetiug of the Shenandoah l!o publicaii League was held in its rooms in the Titmait building last night ami was attended by a number ol prominent liopuhlicaus frbni the live wards. Several addiesf-es were mado and there was a unanimous sentiment that active steps should bo taken at once to ad vance the interests of the Citizens party in the approaching spring election. It was also decided to change tho meeting night from Thursday to Friday. An election of nlHccr will be held on the SOtli inst. Sclieilly House Hot lunch tii-nlght. Clams in largo iiuuntities. largest clams, ill town. Served nt short notice. " l'inust lobsters in town. -Cbiukun soup. Littlo neck clams,' , ltappahannock. oysters, Ham. Sardines. Swiss chceso. I'ish cnko8. Oyntorn in every ttjiif. , fcUtMiictKni giiaiiintocd !y Bell, the pltiinlier. I I.oht Cri iKV Toot Hall Ti-iim. I A foot ball team cuiiijur-eil of young 111011 of , Lost L'reek lias liccii foiimd, as follows: M. Ill.C'iiiey, c. ; Sam Maluucy, r. t. ; James j Wlialen, 1. t. ; Owen Welnh, r. Jniiies llalton, 1. ; Patrirk Dean, ij. 1. ; Harry UuiikIiiui, f. 'li. ; Mieliael IlaUon, r. li.-l). j .lauieii C'aully, 1. li. b. ; TliomnsO'Malia, r. e.; Antlioiiy Muloney, 1. e. Subs, (ieo. Dasgurt, Tliuinas Murphy anil Pat Hoar. All clml leiigei, should lo iulilreicil to O. T. Foley, l.o-t C'nok. They arc anxious for a game with Managor Pahey's touin. Kino woolen sweater at MAX LEVIT'S. School .Shoes. At Wonier's. Tho best service for tho' least money, that is why wo shoe about half the children of Shenandoah. H-27-tf t Btot jus fitting is done by P. W Bell. A Kuril Slirfrlfill Vimr. i The grafting of a Belgian bare to tho log" (if ; Jerry Hiding, wlio ig oonllned in tle'rottfr ville Hospital, is a rare surgical feat, and it is likely to be sumuiiful and savp 'tho (nail's life. One wafc ago tho liWn of tlio 'liare wis plunted to his leg, and yesterday the liaro was removed, leaving the skin attached to the leg. ThoBkluofliuiing'slegwasiieeling oil', caused by an accident two yours ago, and the experiment of growing skin borrowed from a haro was tried, and if it proves suc cessful it will go into history as a rare sur gical feat. A Lliuiicu to suvo money on Christmas presents In rings, silver novelties, ladles' and gouts' gold watches, silverware, silver and gold tjiiniblos in large varieties. An inspection awaits everybody. At Malcy's, Hi North Main street. l'lrst of All, ltod I'lag Oil, '.'He. What for? Aches, rains, Bruises, i (iruhler Bros . drug store. At , fc'AjJj ',. A. ,lf fa JV tf. '. J"t THE FIRST GLIMPSE Of Christmas, is n store overflow ing with wants and needs for winter' and Christinas Presents in lavish abundance. Dolls, Toys, and all the glorious things for Tree or Bower. Our store is a veritable Fairyland. We have ! compiled a vast series of people's i 'wants that wait your endorse I ment to bring sunshine and hap piness into your homes . PRESENTS FOR GIRLS. Celluloid Work Box 75c With Mirror. Brush and Comb $1.00 China Ink stands 25c l 25c! 25c IOC White Metal Stands ' Pen, Rack and Stand Pin Cushion Novelties -Hand Mirrors Bqvel Mirrors; designs Shell Boxes Pin Trays 19c & 25c 1 handspme , 75- 85, 9c 25c & 50c I ioc & -r 1 " I Plush Needle Cabinets Sliver Fimires 25c 5c PllOtO CaSCS tn l ;n r r "3 'Ou I Match Safes ioc. & t ce 1 O . Atomizers Silk Garters in box Side Combs Side Combs r r J - I IOC 1 re Side Combs 15c. & C7;i7(7'S-Te;t Sets 111 great Variety in China and lirittnnia ware, 24 1 pieceset, sold everywhere for $j.ss, our price, $1.00. PRESENTS for GENTLEMEN Moustache Cups, with motto, 1 9c Moustache Cups,vilhniotto,20c j Nicer one, with motto, 25c 75C ( 25C j Very Fine China Smoking Sets Wood Smoking Sets L-uspidors, china, 50c up Shaving Sets 75c up Pocket Knives, all prices. Pocket Cigar Cases, Pocket Cigar Cases morocco, 75c riiiTK' Tnllm- Rnv r tin Pocket Purses & Rill Rooks China Clocks Library Lamps $2.joupj Nickle Lamps ! Games and Pipes LAMPS. Banquet Lamps Vace Lamps Hanging Lamps ..HairLamps Night Lamps , Princess Lamps T3on't Fail to see our $2.00 Banquet Lamps. i a mice: present for MOTHER. A Tea Set, A Dinner Set A Toilet Set A Dozen Bone Dishes A Dozen Fruit Dishes A Doz. Fruit Plates A Dozen Oatmeal Dishes A Doz. Bread & Butter Dishes A Doz. Dainty Cups & Saucers A Doz. Iudi. Sugar & Creams An Ice Cream Set A Fancy Salad A Berry Set .A1 Lemonade Set "A Pickle Castor A Cracker Jar A. Bread Plate A China Tray A Trinket Set A Fancy Fruit Dish A Set Knives & Forks A Sugar Shell and Butter Knife. A SquoY'-'Rogar's" Spoons A Pair of Vaces A Boudoir Lamp All of. those we aro in a position to sell choapor than elsewhere. Qlrvm 9 s 8 S. Main Street. Want Old I'lnplojcs Itclnstnteit. A conference between tlie olllconi of tho Brotherhood of ltaili-oadcra and President Wilbur, of tho Lehigh Valloy railroad, was held this Week in rcferoiieo to roinnUtclucnt of old employes. It Is claimed that new hands have Ixjtfn taken on in violation of the agreement between tho company and the men nt tho time of tho strike. Tlie result of the interview is not known. Our prices aro thoiltrWGst, , Our quality the host j Wo aim to please thu public, Our pntruns do tho rest, llrumin's Jotvelry and Music Goods Store. . . , . I - AN ORDINANCE ! Providing for the Refunding of tho Bonded Debt of the Borough of Shenandoah, Maturing and Outstanding January 1st, 1896, and -Providing For tho Payment of the Same. i WmaiKAs, Tho Itoroiiffh Council of the llorouKh of Shenandoah, by n resolution duly adopted 011 the twenty-first tiny of l'eliruary, Issi, authorised the Issuing "f borough bonds to the amount of thirty-two thoiiwud dollars, for the purpose of paying off certain then existing indebtedness, which bonds were accordingly Issinsl and sold at tho time, and arc now niatutliig: And, whereas, tlie liornugh Is unable at this time to redeem the residue outstanding of said bonds, to wit, the sum of twenty-five thousand dollars, and therefore finds it necessary to issue new bonds In lieu thereof : Now, therefore, ho it ordained by the Ilorough Council of said Ilorough of Shenandoah, and it is hereby ordained by the authority tlicrrof, That for the purpose of satisfying and paying off the residue of sairt bonded !miciilciiiios, now hnnds lmvnble to bearer, to the ninouiit of twenty-live thousand dollars, be Issued in the name and on behalf of said llorniiKh of .Slien iimloali, said bonds to ho dated and issued on the first dav of January, lfM.and lo mature and become payable on the first day of January, W2R, I, ill to be redeemable at the pleasure of .this borough, at any' time afler the first day of Jainiarv, 1911. Said bonds to bear Interest at the rate of five per cent, per annum. )iayable on the , llr.-t davs of January and July of each year, until said debt is pal '. to be secured by nppro- priate coupons to be attached to such bonds. , The President and Secretary .f Council, III conjunction with the Solicitors, are hereby I In tnuteil lo prepare anil have printed and executed the said bonds, In such denominations i and proportions as the Finance Committee may I deem iirniicr, and to sell nnd dispose of the kmiik. loibe best Interests of the boroiiEli. and I to apply the proceeds thereof (o the payment and redemption of said lioiuls now maturing. 1'mvldcd. that the holders of the present bonds now maturing shall have the preference in the 1.11. ......,(.. ..f .,,1,1 iu 1, mule .0 tlm extent nf their present holdings, if they will pay for the ,,. !ls much as other bidders may offer to pay therefor. And It Is further hereby ordained, that n special tax of one mill on the nssctvd valuation of all taxable property In this borough bo nnd licreby Is levied, alio to oc eoueeieo in aiuiiiion to the' other taxes that are now, or hereafter ....... I I... (t.U r'.ii,r.!l r.,r tlwl atioelnl ipurposoof paying the interest accruing on said I bonds, and to pay oft the principal thereof, tho 1 proceeds of which special tax (to bo renewed , nml continued annually hereafter until said iicdi is pain on i sunn ii iiiiu i. riiuKiiiK iuihi, k. be kept separate anil distinct from all other funds, and to be specially devoted to the liquidation of the Indebtedness hereby created. Knnctcd and passed intoanordinancothis 10th day of December, A. I), lsai. William McOuiiie, President of the Town Council. Attest : William .1. M'atkins, Secretary of the Town Council. Approved December 13th, A. 1)., 1895, ,1ami:s Ilruxs, Chief Harness. POLITICAL CARDS. piOlt IIKUI CON.STAHI.i:, JOHN MATTHEWS, Of the Fourth Ward. Subject to Democratic rules. MISCELLANEOUS. I --I TilOlt NAUS. A corner lot, with n brick (hvWI- , I1 iiitr seven ntoms nnd a vacant lot, in St. Clair, la. "ontrally located, and will he sold cheap, Applv to Mrs. Thomas iVnnell, St. 1 Clnlr.ru. . 12-Vtf j Git SAI.I One nf the mo.t uesirahlo prop 1 1' erties on Main street. Applet at K. W. .SlIOEMAKKIVs, Altorney-at-Law. Ofllec: Corner Centre and Market (-trect. 12-2-1 m HOLIDAY GIFTS ! Full line of soliil fjold ringn, nil styles, tlla nioiiiU, wnU'lie, clucks nnd jewelry. 11 knrnt soliil gnM nnd gold filled witUlies, warranted 15 yearn, Klin or AVnltliain movement, at&llnud upward, for Indies orgeat'. Ladles' solid gold, silver and jrold Illletl watcliCH and chains nt moderate prices, l'ull stock of 18k rings. Complete line of sulphur diamond novelties, optical goods and imi-ical in-lrunirnts. Call and examine oin stock. At El. DUELL'S, 206 s. Main Street, Shenandoah, Pa. FALL and WINTER STYLES. Call and see tho brightest, breezioet, snappiest lot of Fall and Wiutor Suitings Shenan doah has ever had. We're experts on fit. We're dealers In new Ideas. We're leaders of reasonable prices. If yon are a hard man to suit we want you to call. PORTZ & BRO., 24 North Main St. A Full House. Every nook and corner of the P0TTSVILLE CHINA HALL lias been filled with goods selected from the best European and American mar kets. There is an. immense col lection and it . will take a most vivid imagination to conceive of any articles that can not be found in our well filled store. R. H. rt iJ-. CO., CHINA HALL,, POTTSVILLE. The Happy Housewives . All housewives are happy when they receive a second supply of "GOLD riEDAL" Flour, for they know it "makes the best bread." You can get it of any grocer at , $2.50 per half-barrel sack. Thos.. E. Samuels & Co., NAholesale Grocers, 105 South Main Street, - Shenandoah, ja. Pianos and Of eratis! For the Holidays. I have received tho finest selection of Pianos and Organs ever displayed in Schuylkill County. Parties contemplating purchasing nPlano or Organ would do well to call and ' see my stock and get my prices. I have the solo agency foi" the following makes i PIANOS ,j ORGANS.- ssl - HLASIUS & SONS, SCHOMACHISkJ 'liSTEY, CROWN, WEAVER, ALHKIGHT, LUDWIG, j I . ' UNITED STATES, ESTEY. -j LAWRENCE, (7 OCTAVE.) Casli or on easy payments. Our prices arc right. Only one price. You arc earnestly Invited to call ht Brltton's flusic Store, 22 and 24 East Centre Street, CHARLIE SING, - Chinese Laundry, NO. & SOUTH JARDIN STREET. First-class Work at Low Prices. All Work done In first-class manner, and satisfaction guaranteed. Shirts washed .and Ironed, ioc; shirts Ironed, 8c; collars, 2c; cuffs, 4c; undershirts, fc; underdrawers, fc; handkerchiefs, 2c. CHARLEY SING, Manager! HOOKS & BROWN Holiday Gifts. OUR Toys aiud Games are sell ing fast and we are getting new goods daily to take the place of the goods sold. We have the finest assortment in town. A visit to our store will convince the most doubtful. IRON TOYS. Steam Engines I'irc Engines Hook and Ladder Trucks Train of Cars 25c, 50c., $1 . Mechanical Engines . . . . Pratic Wagons Mechanical Sulkies ... Phcatons, &c, &c I HOW ABOUT GAMES?. WE HAVE Chevy Chase . . Parchesi . . . . Base Ball . . . Foot Ball . . . Hahna .... Hide and Seek , Checkers, &c., &c FOR THE GIRLS. Dressed Dolls. . Kid Dolls . . ' . , Tointcd Dolls A. Felt Body Dolls , Doll Carriages . Tea Sets, etc . 25c., 50c. and$i FOR THE BOYS. I 5?, r., ,i Alagic Lanterns .... Batiks'. '. . Trumpets -t. '. '; . '.' . Wheelbarrows &c., &c , We will supply any Hymnal Prayer Book or Bible de'sired. Nantes put on front cover at a slight increase of price. We ncccpt subscriptions for any periodical to be sent to any address. A year's stiDScnption to a popular magazine iztne j makes a very acceptable gift,. INSPECT OUR STOCK. NO TROUBLE TO SHOW GOODS. No. 4 NORTH MAIN STREET. JOHN F. CLEARY, riTltK 8KLTZ1JU WATKlt A cure for Iiendnchu nnd stomach troubles. (1INOUU AI.K, WKISS HKKHi l.AfiHIt H15KH. BOTTLER OF i I'OKTKK. t7 and 1 9 Peach Alley, Shenandoah. I. C. WATSON, Wholesale and Retail Liquor Dealer. Cigars, Tobacco, &c. Agent for Beading Brewing Co.'s Beer and Porter, 11 and 11 S S. Main St. -r SHENANDOAH'S Reliable : Hand : Laundry, Cor. LLOYD AND WHITE STS. I All work guaranteed to lie flrst-clafl In every nartioulnr. Silk tin and Iaco curtnlna a .spec ialty. Qoods called for and delivered. Atrful oider solicited MAHAN0Y CITY, PA. OPEN EVERY DAY Go to tlio Shenandoah Dental lioorr.Uyjor painless extraction of teeth. Gold amlt, suit fillings. If your artiflcal teeth do .Jafreo. you call to see us. All examina'-Ciuwiis, Wo'mako all kinds of plates. GoltKCrjiTra Aluminum Crowns Logan Crown -kajipcr-aud Bridgo work and all operations fMfefc tain to Dental Surgery. toslaro No charges for extracting when platSlized ordered. e aro tlie only users ot vltsq air Tor tho painless extraction ot teeth. -SHENANDOAH Dental : Rooms, (Titninn'slllock) East Centre Street. . Oflico Hours: 7 n. in, to 8 p. imr BUY YOUR HORSES NOW , At Wm. Nflswcnter's 1'rlrute Sale of WESTERN HORSES, now going on nt hi stables, corner Coal and Main streets, Klicimndoali. A FEW CELEBRITIES : 7 Fine Mated -Teams. 2 Jet Black Teams. 6 Fine Roadsters. And die balance of die car- bad are good workers and Our two black teams specimens of horse drivers, are fine flesh; for undertakers. Every horse sold guaranteed. Evan J. Davids, LIVERY AND vJl 1 I T Y V It V for Undertaking: ! 13 N. Jardin Street. M I L.L.I W; Ej-? V, BUSINESS FOR SALE !- My entire stock and fituibSfdr sale. Inventory taken at cost' and a, satisfactory discount madd. Nevor suqh a 'tlmuee to got an OBtablislied luisltlosff for' ho littlo inoife'y. Lightest and "host located store in town everything going at cost and less. Four weeks left to get the Big Bargains. Don't pay J more olsotvhero. Wo have tho liar gains ; corao before thoy aro gone. " MRS. G. W. HYDE, 29 N. MAIN STREET 4
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