EVENING HERALD
lRlD.YY. DKCKMllint 20. 1808.
1V11 Tlilrlj i'rc'l.
Kresluii Koarfoiw, n a-IiIhIi Valley limko
mKti, wet with a iK-riiltar and (hrllltng ac
cident at llrllBniort, noar White Haven,
which MxmlU'd fatally. 1IU freight tmlu was
rnwilng the Bridgeport bridge ami when
near tho other cml ScarfoM got down on the
stop to got off. Owing to a Junto fng he did 1
not knoiv the train was still on tho bridge ,
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thick shcol of ire wlileh covers the clilgh
rivor. Ho died ahortly after.
A DAZZI.I.Nd AlfltAY
of novelties In SO cent neckwear in nil stylos
and colors that are usually sold at "5 cents.
At MAX MiVITS.
Thousands are sulfering exerticiatins
misery from that plague of tho night, Itching
riles, and say nothing about it through a
sense of delicacy. All such will find an
instant relief in the use of Doan's Ointment.
It never falls.
STROUSE
THE RELIABLE JEWELER
QUR goods are decidedly the very
BEST sold in this city. The finest
tine of
BANQUET Mfflps,
SILVERWARE,
DlAffiORDS,
HATCHES,
JEOIEIiRY.
Watch Making a Specialty
Chas. Strouse,
The Leading Jeweler,
4 SOUTH HAIN STREET.
FERGUSON HOUSE JEWELRY STORE.
PITHY POINTS.
Happening Tliroualinut llio KokIoii Chron
icled for Unity Pcitiwl.
Th treasury of tho l'ottsvllle borough is
empty.
The T. A. II. Society of Froclaiul is liiiiltt
lllg it handsome brick oicra houso.
Miss little Keith, 17 years old, died at her
home in Ashland yesterday of spine disoase.
Noue of the victims of the Mid Valley
disaster bttvo yet died, hut it is thought two
cannot live.
In twelve days more the new county
officials ajocied at tho late election will tako
their sen Uk
A movement is on foot in Jlahanoy City to
remove tlio soldiers monument from the
cemetery to Main street and Mnhanoy
avenue,
IMwftrd Cowcy, the Unglish labor ndvo
cate, ntlilre&reil a public meeting at Slmmo
kin lait night. He is Imokcd for an address
in this and other towns in the county.
Constipation is tho cause of nil sorts of
serious disorders of the blood. Strong cathar
tics avo worse than nsolww. Hurdock Dlood
Hitters is nature's own remedy for troubles
of this sort.
Special I'orfitinuN Tor tlio Holidays.
Lautiur Tils' Lilac IHohsoius aud May
bolls, tho Crown brand Cmbapplc, Alfred
Wright's Maud Muller, Violot, White Kosc,
American licauty, Mary Stuart, Anno Holcyn,
I.undborg'B Heliotrope and Wliito Kobe,
I.ublu's Jockey Club, Quentin's Princess
Bonnie, Empress Josephine, l'inaud's Aurora
Tulip, Perfume ntomizeni. Hiiylcr's Candy
in ono, two, three and live pound boxes mid
fancy baskets. Holly wreaths and cut
flowers for Christmas decorations and the
geuuino Imported Mistletoe
SlinXANDOAH DliUO STORE,
3 South Main Street.
Sclicllly Hoimo X'or Salo.
Tho proporty and good will of tho Schoifly
Honso, ou North Main street, is ofl'ercd for
salo. Tho proprietor contemplates locating
in tho South. For further particulars apply
at tho Scheifly House. 13-16-tf
Dr. Wood's Norway Pino Syrup is pleasant
to take, positively harmless to tho most
delicate constitution, and absolutely sure to
euro the most obstinato cough or cold. A
household boom.
Last Day to Jtcglster.
To-day is tlio last day for registration to lie
I made for the Spring election of 1800. This is
mii important matter and those who may
have neglected it should seo tho assessors of
their respective wards before to-morrow.
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HOLIDAY
SUGGESTIONS.
We have both Toys, useful articles
tind fancy ones, for the grand
surprise that is sure to take place
on the morning of December 25.
All Good and All Cheap.
Silk Handkerchiefs for
Ladies and Gentlemen.
Handkerchiefs for Children with fancy
silk embroidered comer - - Sc.
Fine cniw.
Chocolate and Bon Hons 20c. lb
A Finer grade 25c. lb
Cream Marsh Mallows 20c. lb
A Slight Collision,
All otijlHo on the P. & It. railroad, btfund
for Shenandoah this morning witli a train of
empty coal ar, broke down at Lost Creek.
A second engine drawing n similar train In
tho Mimo direction undortook to more both
trains. Whllo tlio coupling was being made
11 passenggr train rounded iv sharp curvo at
tho rear and ran into tlio hind cur of tho
second train, wrecking it and injuring tho
engine, but as it wns not running fast tho
dnmago was slight.
A Clearing In tlio Cloak ltooni.
Not many day loft before Christmas oomes.
Now is the time to buy that new Clonk or
Wrap. Our lino is still complete, but the
prices bavo lieen pruned down without re
gard to cost. If you have been" waiting for
this, chance, it moans dollars saved, Wo are
showing rich lines of Capes, all length and
slaes, in plain or trimmed cloth ) Plush Cupas,
plain or fur trimmed; Fur Capos of Coney,
Astraekan or Soal ; ladles' or misses Jackets
In newest styles of cloth at money-saving
prices. " h. J. Wilkinson.
Sweets
HOOKS & BROWN
Our
Holdiay Sale
Goes on with greater vigor every .hour,
and is constantly growing. Our stock
is large aud we can give buyers a
better selection than can be had else
where. Examine our stock.
DRESSING CASES from $1 up.
HOOD'S FILLS euro Liver Ills,
Biliousness, Indigestion, Ileadnclic.
A. pleasant laxative. AH Druggists.
.SWEAR 1 1
That "GOLD MEDAL" ELOUR
. . . Makes the Best Bread.
That Brick's
"NONPARIEL" HENCE MEAT
Is the Finest in the World
That "BLUE LABEL" KETCHUP
.... Is the Best Ketchup Made.
Try either and you will find the above correct.
Thos. E. Samuels & Co.,
Wholesale Grocers,
105 South Main Street, - Shenandoah, Pa.
Whitelock's
Work Boxi'9 50c
IJoxcs of Ktntiom ry all prices
Albums SI. 50 am t upwards
Handkerchief Cnes SI. 00 and upwards..
filove UolricriiSI 115 and upwards
Necktie Holders 61.115 and upward
Jewel Cnsen 10c
Celluloid rCovcltiutt nil prices
M
GOLD PENS.
15 lip...
Nl'P MTritKDcprclally fin holiday high
clii" tunic. Delicious for lunch, demert nil'
.iMil puitit-. To Iry them once is all wonsk.
.ti-tult our prices on tlio following IM of Cakes
V t r.wulti anil Nivcct Meats:
Cheese Wafers 15 cents per box
Log Cabin 3rownies 15c, a box
Plum Pudding 50c. per box
Columbian Mixed Cakes 20c. lb
Kmrlisli Walnut Cakes 20c. lb.
Jelly Fingers 20c. per lb 1
Jelly Wafers 20c. per lb
Taffy Wafers 20c. per lb .
Puritan Fruit Cakes 25c. per lb
Royal Fruit Biscuits 15c. per lb ,
Mixed Fruit Cake 20c. per 1
Royal Fruit Biscuits 15c. per lb
Mixed Nuts, 2 pounds for 25c
Citron, Lemon aud Oratige Peel,
2 pounds for 25c
Several Varieties of Fine AS
SORTED CAKES, 3, 4
and S pounds for 25
Cents.
Im tmr itrdtTH for
FLORIDA ORANGES and LEWS.
Live and Dressed Poultry.
P. L CHEBRINGTOrS,
122 North (Vlealn Street.
Ton ami Pearl Holder SI.:
(iolil Pencils .10o up
filove HooUh i.)c
Tooth Picks av
BOOKS.
Cloth Hounil 10c
A Uctlcr Ono ii-lc, win t .1
Linen Hooks 10c. up. ..
Toy Picture Hooks 6c. up
Examine our Boots.
I RON
It will fay you,
TOYS.
1$.
l;irc Engines i
Hook niul Ladder Trucks $1
Chief's Wilson 50c
Sulk v
Sulky, (mechanical,) 50c . .
Engine. ( mechanical j 50c . .
Steam Engines 50c., SI. .
Engine and Train "5c, 50c,
I'raue Wagons. 4l
Ktc, Etc , Etc., Etc
GAMES.
Hoard Games
Card Games
Marble Games
Ourstock is complete and cheap from
5c np v
CHINAWARE, Etc.
After Dinner Cupa aSaucors ioc. 15c,
You will be surprised to see what
25c. will buy. Cups and Saucers,
really worth 50c, for 25c. Plates
to match if you wish. Hand
Painted Plates and Placques 25c,
with Iiasels for a trifle more.
Cut Class Pepper & Salts 25c
China Syrup Jugs 50c
Oat Meal Sets 39c
Salad 25c, 50c, 69c, up to
JAPANESE GOODS.
Sugar and Creams 90c. set
Olives 25 and 50c.
Pin Trays 25c
Royal Wooster Cut) and Saucer
5oc
Brush and Comb Tray 50 & 75c
Decorated Vinegar Cruets 25c
Milk Sets 50c
Water Sets, Bottle and Glass 25c
Lemonade Sets at all prices.
Cracker Jars, Satin Glass, 50c
We have lust received to-day, (Thursday,
Dec. 19th.) one original case of Carlsbad
China, a nice assortment of useful Gifts rang
ing in price from 25c- to 50c. You would do
well to call this week, and get the choicest
of the lot.
Fancy Decorated Soup
Plates ioc
Moustache Cup 19c
Moustache Cup 20c
Moustache Cup 25c
Moustache Cup 35c
Moustache Cup 39c
Moustache Cup 50 & 75c
French China Teas 50c
French, " " a superb
article for $1
Xo liner at any Price.
New Lot of Lamps, you'll say they are
the best value ynu ever saw.
Mirrors on Fancy Easel 25c
Round Bevel Mirrors 75c
Toilet Sets in great variety.
A nice one for $1.95, dec
orated. Jumbo Coffees
Fancy Tea Pots
China uream ioc
Tea pot Stands ioc
Bread Plates 25c
Berry Sets ' $1.35
ShoeS
tore
GIVEN AWAY FREE.
00000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000
Given away free to each Customer buying Boots,
Shoes and Rubbers from us until Christmas Eve.
Come and see us. Largest assortment of
f MEN'S, WOMEN'S AND BOYS' FANCY SLIPPERS f
For Christmas Presents 39c, 49c, 50c, 65c, T5c, $1.00, $1.25, and $1.50. Special
attention is called to the 39c and 49c. grades, these are worth from 50c to 70c. a pair.
Gum Boots for the Children
makes a good and useful present, here is the place to get them.
7 GIVE UP
Shaving lugs 2?c . . . ,
Cups 4c Saucers 25c up
Ilisque Figures lie, 50c,
rin 'frays ioc, 15c, i$c ,
Vases Use, 5'"'C
Ktc, Ktc, Ktc
"5c, 5c
$1
Popular prices, when we an
nounce thut 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
wade of gold or silver, we Jmve
it, both ornamental and useful,
in
Silverware, Watches,
Musical Instruments,
.... Optical Goods.
of solid gold
We will supply r.nv Hymnal I'rnyer Hook
or Iliblc desired." Namos put on front
cover at n slight increase of price. Wc
accept fiubscriplions for auy periodical
to be suit to any address. A year's
subscription to a popular iiiagaxiuc
makes a very acceptable gift.
INSPECT OUU STOCK.
NO TROUBLE TO SHOW GOODS.
lU'ineiuber tlie jilwe.
No. 4 NORTH MAIN STREET.
MISCELLANEOUS.
POlt 8AI.U. One triK'U ulixl, in gnul romll
Hon, imil a cutur will lpfliliW'liep. Apply
to (ifiirge WillluiiiH, No. 'HI N. Junlin Mract.
I.IOU SALE. A corner lot, with n lirick dwell
lne, Htsvcn rooinit uml it vacant lot, in St.
locHteu ami will ic hoki
TIioiiikj l'eiinell, St.
liWS-tf
Centrum
.Mm
Cl.dr. 1'b.
iliciip. Apply
Clair, 1'h.
ITHn'NrmY l'OIIKMAN A Hklllful moulder
Toi-m nssnrtinent
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ladies' and geiltS rillgS and wnlClieS. 1 wlthtsaOOuiid good moral diameter, may
Liuunnn fmmilrv fiiramMti Hint nurtll&r ill html-
Watch : Repairing : a : Specialty. 1 nous ti)iiidied ,-mmi ye. Addrw, riving
' , ' reference, "Cunt Iron Hlienandouli llKRAU.
UOI1C CHcapcr umu uniw. . otllue, bliciianiloali, I'a. UH7-lu-SHK.il
place in Town. ' .;r."JT. n.in ,0.t dotilrablo nron-
....... ......... ----- --- - - -
i 1.'
Black Boards
Drums
Bureaus
Cupboards
Folding Beds
Pianos
Games ;
Blocks
i ops
Wagons
Rocking I'iqrqs
Sleds .
Hay Wagons
Tin. Toys
Tin Stoves
Iron Stoves, 4 sizes
Brownie Ladders
Childs Brooms
8c
At
Call and examine our stock.
IKE ORKIN'Si
129 S. Main Street,
j,rtii 011 Alain klreet. Alllllv at
K. W. SllOHMAKMt'H,
Attorney-iit-I.aw.
Oniw: Corner Centrpflnd JIarket treitH.
12-i!-ltn
HOLIDAY GIFTS !
SHENANDOAH,
BUY YOUR J-
PA.
'Groceries
FLOUR, FEED, HAY AND STRAW,
Also Table and Floor Oil Cloths From
EL. E3. FOLEY,.
( or. C ntre and West Ma.
Hull lino of solid n'l rliiR", all ktyleo, dla
monilii, watcliot, clockH and Jewelry. II karat
holld Bold mill jtold tilled watcluxi, warranted 15
yoarti, JClKln or Wultliam movement, at $1 1 and
upward, for ladle or uent. l.ailiiv.1 Bollil Kolil,
tiilver and Kidil tilled watchew and chains lit
moderate price. Full htock of 18k riiiKs-
Completo line of Hiilplnir diamond noveltlra,
optical eoodx mid inusliuil InMriiments. Call and
1 examine our utoek. At
! EL. DUELL'S,
1206 S. Main Street, Shenandoah, Pa.
CELLUL0ID nOVELTIES
DOLLS, DOLLS.
Tree Ornaments 3c
Child's Tea Sets, laree,
24 pieces, $1
Leather Purses
Maeic Lanterns 25c
We make a specialty pf Dolls
hence can give you the largest and
best Doll lor the least money.
Girvin's
8 S. Main Street.
are here in large lots, all new and fresh stock,
headquarters for them. Prices the lowest.
Stout's
Snag
Duck Boots; we are
Remember Box of Fine Christmas Candy given away free to each buyer of Shoes,
Slippers, or Rubbers at the Cheap Shoe Store, we lead in best grade of shoes at lowest prices.
'TIS A FEAT TO FIT FEET.
docks-Cheap
Shoe
Store
See our
Windows.
Egan's Building,
Cor. Main Centre Streets.
Itni'OKT OH THK CONDITION' PH
MERCHANTS' NATIONAL BANK
iitBlieiiaiiiloali, in the i.tate of Pennsylvania, lit
the clone of IiiiiIihw, December 8tli, lMVi:
HFoi'liri.
Uiaiiuand ili-coiuits S18,15,f lis
U. S. Itonils to secure eli dilation 50,000 00
l'remlimw on I'. S. lliinds ti,000 00
StockB, securltlen, etc S0,S10 U)
ltonkliiit-liiiuc, furniture, and llxt
Due from national liuiiku (not iecrve.
UReillMl
Due from annro ed resen e audits
ClieckB mid other cash Items
Not en of other national liankH
Hractioniil pniieroiirrenoy, ii1okisuii
cents
Lawful money rcervo in linnk. vie :
Speeio 18
i,egai-tenner imiich d,i mi
U. 8. oertif ' of ilepiiit for
lesal touders 1 1
llpdeiuptlon fund with 17. S. trwurer
G70 01
V17S 82
sin ai
ISO )
i7s as
10.01H 18
(5 iier cent, cirifiilation) 2,0 00
Total . amjm BB
i.iAmi.rnw.
Cnpltitl htoek imld in .;.8100,000 00
Surplus fund 11,000 00
Undivided profits, loss expense, mid
tuxes paid 13,383 SO
National Hank notes outstanding M.OOO 00
Duo to other national hanks '21,170 42
Due to state lutnks nd bankers 3,S88 3
Dividends unimlil 1 00
Individual dcpiwlts subject to check.... 1SS,(VJ2 fi7
Demand certiHcates of deposit 1,701 dl
FiailOS and II
rgans
For the Holidays.
1 have received the finest selection of Pianos and Orsans over displayed In Schuylkill
County. Parties contemplntine; purchasiiiB a Piano or Orijim would do well to call and
see my stoeknnd get my prices. I have the sole agency for the following makes :
PIANOS.
BLASIUS.& SON'S, SCH0.MACHER,
ALBRIGHT, I.UDWIG,
ESTEY.
ESTEY, CROWN, WEAVER,
UNITED STATES,
LAWRENCE, (7 OCTAVE.)
Cash or 011 easy payments. Pur prieen are rlnbt. Only ono price. You are earnestly Invited to cull at
Total .SWssJS (
Stato of Pennsylvania, County of Schuylkill, ss:
I, K. 11. Hunter, ooshler of the ahoe named
hank, do solemnly swear that the above state
ment is true to the best of my knowledge mid
'l0" ' 15. H. HtWTRH, Cashier.
Suhsurlbed and sworn to before me this 20th
day of December, 1895. J. H. Covi.k,
Notary Piihlie.
Correct Attest i
11. W. Titman, )
D. J. Lanoton, Directors.
T. II. Hutchison, J
If you want an easy shave,
As Kood as Imrber ever srave.
Call at Charles Dorr's shavlue saloon,
Mornlnc, night or busy noon;
Will tut your hair with ease and Brace
To suit tho contour of your face.
22 and 24 East Centre Street,
MAHANOY CITY, PA.
CHARLIE SING, - Chinese Laundry,
NO. S 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, 7c;
undcrdrawers, 7c; handkerchiefs, 2c.
CHARLEY SING, Manager.
FALL and WINTER STYLES.!
NOTICE.
Cull nnil sco tlio brightest, brcozlost, snappiest
lot of Full and Winter Boltings Shenan
doah has over had.
We're experts on fit.
We're dealers In new Ideas.
We're leaders of reasonable prices.
If you aro a hard man to suit wo want
you to call.
AyOTIl'Ii. The lloroUKli
1 ouch of Shenandoah,
CHARLES DERR, PORTZ & BRO.,
12 West Centre St., Shenandoah. 2- North Malm St.
The llorouijh Council of the llor-
uursun
day of
s navabl
bearer, to the amount of 23,000, to he issued on
Pa., uursunnt to an
ordinance ntloptcd ou tho tenth day of Decem
ber, A. D., 1805, will issue noniis payable to tho
the first day of January, 1890, to mature und
.nnl.ln fill, flrflt llflV nf .Inniln.o lOOrt ...
decmablo after the first day of January, 19li, at
tho pleasure of said Council, and to hear Interest
nt the rule of flvoper cent, per annum. Will bo
sold to tho hlRhest bidder, and sealed bids will
be received until Tuesday, December 2 1th, 1890.
Ilonds will be issued in denominations of $ 100,
8300. S.VX) or 11.000 at notion of niirnlmani. All
I bids must be plainly marked on outside, "Hid
for sale of bonds," and addressed to
Thomas J. James,
Chairman Finance Committee,
12-H-9 Bhcnandoah, Pa.