m f V ft Holiday Announcement. Wo extend n cordial Imitation In nil Incmno nml limprit our stotk of Miltnlili: for tlio tnbltj for tlio nnurBW nil old nml niititr. Oil r lltmtM year nnuriipwnii v irood. toy. Itookg. immc4 thntisni'W in fancy etc. etc. The carefu The cnroful lMiyer lms oarly nnd i-o- cures tlio choicest Kood. BOOKS. Toy Hooka 5c. up I.incn Hooks 10c. up . . . . Children's Hound llooks loe Cloth llouiul Hooks 15c. . . up , About 00 tun. Bibles mul Hymunls, all prices . . , I'clonbcts Select Notes fi.oo . . . IRON TO VS. Btigine aud Train 23c, 50c, Ji.oo, I'irc Engines S5c. up Hook nnd Ladder Truck 50c. up. . Steam lingines 50c. up SulkieS, Wagons etc., etc DOLLS, Dressed Dolls, 25c, 50c, $1.00 . . Kid Dolls 25c, 50c, $1.00 . . . . Wool Dolls loc. up China Head Dolls 5c. up CELLULOID NOVELTIES. Dressing Cases Ji.oo up Work Boxes f, t. 00 up Jewel Cases Necktie Holders Glove Boxes I'hoto Holders Tin Cushions Anil many othcfs at prices Mint will surprise .CHINA WARE. Cups' and Saucers After Dinner Cups nnd Saucers Shaving Mugs Children's Tea Sets Bisque 1'igurcs Vases Tin Trays Novelties, etc., etc GAMES. Our game fonnter Is complete. Kvcry thing iuat Biiouiu no incro. is mere. Errand Hoy, extra large, : SC . Kival l'oliccmnn 25c India oc Christian Kndcavor $1.00 Mansion of Happiness 75c .... Nelly Illy 50c And many more nt right price. TREE ORNAMENTS. 100 styles ranging from I to 10c . . Green Moss, 3 packs for 25c . . . Lamps and Candles Tinsel MONOGRAMS, Wo anticipate ft large trade on Monogram Stationery, hut would request nil orders to ho in by December lOtli to Insuro their being ready. EASEL RHOTOS, I doz. different designs from Socls. to 2.?o -PrViMED PICTURES. Yard of Roses S1.25 Yard of Violets Si. 25 MAGAZINES. A nico present is a popular magntinc for a year. A word just here. "Order early." Bauk9 25c. up Ink Stands, all prices Celluloid Balls Air Rifles Mirrors Trumpets Wheel Barrows Rocking Horses Picture Frames "."'i'Kc Lanterns etc., etc INSPECT OUR STOCK. "NOTHING COSTS LESS THAN LOOKING." HOOKS & BROWN North Main St. Bay Kcystono Hour. Bo sure that tho name Lessici & Bakk, Ashland, Pa., Is printed on every sack. I JACK FROST DELATED. WE find ouiselves overstocked in some departments, and as Holi day biisiness is at our doors, we must dispose of many lines of goods " fo mnke place for Christmas wares. "WE'RE NOT GOING TO AIT For after piiristinas clearing sales, come now ; Every CLOAK, CAPE, WRAP or COAT is llere at temptingly reduced prices. SHAWLS, BLANKETS, fc( MI ORTS, Vbolen underwear, knit goods, as well as our entire Dress Gooi'is stock, all share in the bargain prices we have made (In everything for this great stock reducing sale. SOVE EXAMPLES OF PRICE CUTTING: COATS AND CAPES REDUCED. The $30.00 liinil for Si5.oo i - v- - 3 ia and $15 grades arc $10 to $12 . $10 and $12 " " $8 to Children's Uiumcilis ;u cquuiiy iuw puv-ti 1 W i L. J. WILI J MAIN STREET. -: WE IIA',rr: "'ri1'' S,0ST jiani)' li tk Tb" FOLEY, I Wm mi NO. 271 WEST OEHTRESTKEET PERSONAL. Mrs. Fielders spent to-day among friends In l'rackvlllo. Frank Heller, of Ashland, was n visitor to town last evening. Mrs. Martin l'lirccll and daughter, Annie, were l'ottBville visitors yesterday. Mrs. Hitler lias teturned from a visit to lier brother nt Bliamokiu, who Is Seriously ill. Fred. Koltlian. W. J. Brown and T. T. Williams went to Philadelphia this morning. J. 8. Iloiucnlck, of tho Shenandoah Hat .t Cap Manufacturing Company, is attending to husliioss Interests in New York. Motsrs, Harry Oonstein and Hunter Sal- laila, of Ashland, witnessed tho "Miss Phila delphia" performance last evening. Misses Annie and Hanuali Davis have re turned home after spending tho past week with friends In Philadelphia and Camden. Miss Ksthor Hirschmann, or Boston, Mass., who has been tho guest of Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Shaplra for soveral wcekB, returned to her homo to-day. John Carroll, of St. Louis, who brought tho remains of his brother, Thomas, who died In St. Louis, to town for interment, re turned to his western homo to-day. Inqnlro of tho first person you meet how our shoes wear. That person will bo our customer all right. Everybody is. FACTortY Shoe Stoiik. German Cutliollo Union. Tho ciecutivo board of tho Gorman Catholic Union ot Pennsylvania, hold a meet ing in Pottsvillo yesterday. Tlio members of the board present wcro: President, Philip Wcis, of Wilkosbarrc; John Fink and Titus Merger, of Pittsburg; Christian Schmidt, of Shenandoah; Jacob Miller, of Allentdwn; Edward Dcitzer, ot Honcsdalc; Christian Duby, of PoUsvlllo, and John F. Becker, of Palo Alto. The annual parado and conven tion of tho state societies will' bo held at Pottsvillo on May 80th, 1807, and yesterday's meeting of tho executlvo board was for tho purpose of conferring with tho local com mittee. Many prominent clergymen were prcsont. Tho board adjourned to meet again at Pottsvillo on tho 29th Inst. v Our woll known Novor liip overalls are now selling ot 40 cents. At MAX LEVIT'S. Their Seiiil-C.mteiinlul. Tho semi-centennial of the Patriotic Order Sons of America, takes place next year and will bo fittingly celebrated in Beading during tlio week of August 23 to 28. Every branch of tho order National Camp, State Camp of Pennsylvania, Comniandery General nnd Daughters of America will hold their convention iu Beading during tlio week. The big day will bo Thursday, the 20th, when a monster procession of 20,000 Sonsof America will parade. A OOI THINK. Fine medicated red flannel underwear, shirt and drawers, at $1.45. Something never hoard of before to sell at that price. At MAX LEVIT'S, 15 East Centre street. Deeds Ht-cordeil, From Sarah A. Bauch to Sarah M. New man, premisos in Frackvillo. From M. P. Ncifcrt to William T. Faust, lot in Quakako, Bush township. From Wm. T. Faust to Elmina Eveland, lot in Quakake. Our 4 ply linen collars at 10 cents aro marvols. At MAX LEVIT'S. Alnriiugi' Licenses. John Rocse and lfattlo E. Manhart, both of Ashland. Patrick J. Dougherty and Esther Thatcbor, both of Shenandoah. The Hlght N111111! ill tho Itight 1'lare. Pan-Tina for coughs and colds, 25c. At Oruhler Bros., drug storo. X-MAS PRESENT. COUPON TO "HERALD" READERS. The bolder of SO coupons of the HERALD is entitled to n tlrst-tlns llfo slre, Ir-hand crayon, worth $10.00, made from any distinct photograph, by paying 05 cents at M. Ilceker's studio, 30 W. Centre street, .Shenan Uonli, l'a. Send photograph In Immediately and have coupons ready upon re ceipt of portrait. NO COUPON, NO PORTRAIT. p--hiimiiliiiiliimiimiillllliliiiiiinmuiiimmiimmimiw DRESS GOODS DROP. Let one item suggest the rest one lot of 25 pieces heavy wool cloths, serge effect,, formerly 25c; now 15c. OUR CHRISTMAS OFFERINGS Embrace a world of excellence; no trash, but solid worth and usefulness 111 cveryarticle. See our line Umbrellas ; choice dress patterns;' silk or linen l-ianakerciiieiiJ, lor men or women, with initial or fancy borders; Eur Muffs and Ioas; Eine Gloves or Neck-wear. ALSO SUPERB NOVELTIES Celluloid hand-painted boxes for Gloves, Handkerchiefs, Ties, .Spectacles, Jewels etc. Silver-plated, satin-lined boxes for same purposes. Mirrors, Comb and llrush sets of ster ling quality. Pine colognes, superb box stationary the famous Whiting Standard, sold only by us. These and a thou sand other things combine to make our store the headquar ters for buyers of sensible Holiday Gifts. '5, LLOYD STREET. Fine Groceries, Butter and Eggs, Flour and Feed. Our delivery wagon awaits your order. Good, delivered promptly. WILLIAM H. flUSSER, 26 East Centre Street. JiOUEIiTIES in GOLD and SlMEf? For X-Mas Remembrances. Diarrolcis, Jcvelry, Watery -Solid -Silver. A magnificent array of unique and odd designs we will place for the public's consideration at ...HOTEL FRANEY, Wednesday and Thursday, Decem ber 2nd and 3rd. Between the hours of 2 to 6 and 7 to 11 on Wednesday and o t6 12, 2 to 6 and 7 to 1 1 on Thursday. Will be pleased to Have you call if only to admire the useful trinkets. Engraving Free of Charge 6. GREEN'S SONS, ....Jewelry, Established 1864. POTTSVILLE, PA. AN HISTORIC PICTURE. Tho I'ortrnlt of I'rlnco Illsnmrk, tho Great Oennnn Statesman, Froe. Although out of power, Bismark is a more Interesting figure in history than over. Re cognizing this, tho publishers of tho l'hlla dolphla Sunday "Press" will present free to every reader of noxt Sunday's "Press" (De cembcr 0) a splendid portrait of tho Iron Chancellor. The picture is dono in oil, with a gold border, aud is not only a faithful liko. ness, but Is valuablo as a work of art. Next Sunday's 'Tress ' will also uo In great demand for other reasons. There will bo many cxcluslvo features of absorbing in terestHow Man May Live for Centuries ; Wonderful Stories told by famous Hands; Elvers of Cold in tho Black Hills ; Gems in Autlquo Furniture; a special page for women ; delightful odor from Santa Claus to tho ohlldren ; valuablo prizes to music lovers, etc. You will mako a mistako If you do not read next Sunday's "Press." Shoe making nnd shoo selling is our busi ness. Wo mako them good nnd sell them cheap. Factory Shoe Store. Letters (Irautcd. Letters of administration were granted Willielmena Koch and Phoebe Kramer on the cstato of Joshua Bock, lato of East Brunswick township, deceased. Also to John Parfltt, Sr., on tho estate of Mary Parfitt, lato of Mahanoy City, deceased. Letters of administration d. b. 11. were granted to J. Franklin Bchm on the estate of Georgo ltohni, lato of Sehuylkill township deceased. Letters testamentary wcro granted to Nellio Birmingham 011 tho ostato of Bridget Birmingham, lato of Pottsville, deceased. Also to Emma Frechafer on tho cstato of Lucy Ann Lash, late of Schuylkill Haveu, deceased. HOOD'S FILLS cure Liver ills, BUlouBiiess, Indigestion, Headache. A plcas-nt laxative. All DruEglstB. Arrested nu a briou Charge. WlLUESDAliHE, I'u., Deo. 3. Thomas Ijyilon, 11 resident of Plains, Lnzorno county, was nrroitod nt Morristown yes terday on a serious charge. Two weok ago Evan Jones, a mino contractor, was found on tho tracks of tho Central Hall road of Now Jersey at South 'tt'llkosbarro. Ho was unconscious, and had ho not boon discovered when ho was ho would hava been run over and klllod a fow mluutos later by a passenger train. When Jones recovered consciousness ho said he had boon waylaid nnd robbod and then carrlod to tho railroad track. Lydon, who was hold in i,W0 ball for trial at court, Is bo. lieved to bo his assailant. Women lleaten nud Gagged by KobberH. Wll.KESliArmB,Pa.,Uoo,3. yourinaskod robbers ontorod tho house of Mrs. Annu Kuauss, at Pott B6wkloy, yesterday, and after' boating nnd gauging Mrs. Kunuss nnd her daughter, stole J100 from a buronu drawer. Two of the robbers held revolvers at tho hoads of tho women while their companions wont through tho house in honrch of tho money. Tho women lay on tho floor for two hours, aud woro not dis covered until noon, when the husband and father returned. When found they wore unconscious nnd suffering from severe bruises. llnomi "or Kent. Six rooms on tbo second floor of Ferguson's thcatro buildine, corner Main and Oak streets. Sultallo for offices, club rooms or sleeping apartments. Steam heat aud electric light. Will bo rented separately or all together. Apply to M, J. LAVtOH, 11-28 (It H West Centre Btreet. The old way of dollvcriug messages by post boys compared with tlio modern telephone, illustrates the old tedious methods of "break ing" colds compared with their almost in stantaneous euro by Ono Minute Cough Cure. C. H. Hagcnbuch. OYERCOATS WILL BE SLAUGHTERED. Tho people of Shenandoah may expert In tho near future the greatest slaughter Bftlo In overeat ever known here Last week the great Now York clothing firm of Lowers, lleers & Co. failed for ?800,OOOand in response to a telegram J., llefuwirli, tho clothier nf town aud proprietor of tho One l'rice Cloth ing House at No. 10 South Main street, went to Now York to attend tho sale of the firm's great stock by their assignee. It is well known that stock at such sales is sold at less than tlio cost of manufacture, so that when Mr. licfowich returns ho will be ablo to oner overcoats and suits at prices that will bring the goods within tho reach of tho poorest. Tlio stock Is entirely now and every garment well made, so that tho bargains will bo rare ones. Mr. Kcfowlch will also dispose of some of tho stock at wholesale and dealers will bo ablo to get an advantage of 25 per cent, by railing on him Immediately after his letum. The purchase will also include a full Hue of fancy gloves, smoking jackets and other gents' furnishing goods suitable for Christmas presents. OSTE J'lttCE ClXlflflKQ HoUBE, lOlSouth Main Street, 11-23-tf L. Hefowicii, Trop, SWINDLING QANQ BUN DOWN. They Itobbad Largo City Merchants of Many Thousand of Hollars. PottsviiXk, Pa., Doc 3. Hy tho nrrost of Chnrlos Ilublnsky yostordny tho fed eral nuthorltlo.i say thoy lmvo brokon up n daring gang of swindlers, who, during tho past flvo years, hnvo obtained goods vnluod nt ninny thousands of dollars from merchants of Now York, Boston, Chicago, Philadelphia, nnd other cltios. Tho ring leaders of tho gang nro wild to lmvo boon thrco brothers, llnrry, Abrnham nnd Charles Ytirowsky. Tho gang oporntod through stores estab lished undor nssumod mimes In small towns. A good crodlt would bo worked up by buying small lots of goods for cash nnd thon, on tho strength of tho cash crodlt, other storos woro established. Tho supposed proprlotors secured good com mercial ratings, nnd thus obtained largo qunntltlo3 of goods on time. TJioso goods would bo ordorod sent to cortnln storos, hut upon tholr nrrlvnl tho swindlers moved thorn olsowhoro nnd disposed of thorn nt leisure Among tho places thus established woro the following In this stnto: Catnrwissa. undcrtho namoof Con rad Herring; Lykons, Dornard WJlson; Herwlck.Hnrry Millar; Illooiusburg, John II. Schmidt; Nnntlcoko, Charlos Shorman; Danville, Uornard Wngnor, and Shenan doah, Hublnsky & Frlodman nnd Ynrow sky Brothers. Harry and Charles Yarowsky have also been arrested. Abo Yarowsky and Joe Alport, nnothor nllogod ruombor of tho gang, tiro fugitives from justloo, nnd are said to ho In Africa. In tracing tho gang tho ofTloors huntod through much of the mountainous coun try of contra! Pennsylvania, nnd the story ot their ndvehturos roads llko a rornattco. TO 0111112 A COLI IN ONK IJAY Take Laxative Bromo Qulnlno Tablets. All druggists refund tho money if it fails to cure. 25 ccnU. Last Night's 1'orrormnnce. Tho nppcaranco of "Miss Philadelphia" last night was greeted by a largo and enthu siastic audience The production is largely mado up of song nnd dance, and the spec, laities Introduced were above the average, Willie Collier maintained his reputation as a comedian of mucli ability, and was well supported. It was unfortunate, however, that tho company could not uso its own special scenery, which is said to be realistic. Showing various points of interest in Phila delphia. Tho Ladies Symphony Orchestra was a pleasing feature. The performance as a whole, considering tho disadvantages under which the company labored, was a very crcditablo one nnd those in attendance were welt pleased. Attcndctl the itarnliart Funeral. Tho funeral of the lato Cupt. F. U. Barn- hart, who died on Saturday on his way to rlorida, took placo at Llewellyn yesterday, and was largely attended. Among those present from town were Messrs. David Morgan, Patrick Dougherty, Daulol Bich- ards and John Danks. The deceased was a brother of Mrs. W. C. Richards, of town. Gelirke improving. John Gohrke, who was shot by Thomas Wolsh at Bingtowu on Monday night, is re ported improving, although tbo builct has not been located. He is still at Applegate's hotel. Fntnl Full of Coal. Joo Bekwin, a Pole resldiug at Park Place, was Instantly killed last night by a fall of coal at l'n rk -No. 2 colliery. i)ii:i. JIULLAIIKY. On the 2nd Inst. , at Shenan doah, Pa., Lizzie, wire of Jlartln Jlullalicy, nffed 31 years. Due notice of tlio funeral will he given. 12-3-lt MISCELLANEOUS. niOU SAl.K. A roan mure, coining. 7 years X" om, quier, gemie, sauna, very s unauiu it a family horse, nn extra good road horse. Apply tn.T SI. HlinelTpr. 10S North Mnln Btreet. Mien. ...,.lnnl. 10.1.W 12-1-lw TSTKAYKD. To the premises of Joseph II Wolf, in the Oatnwlsm Vulley, near Kreba' station, a white and red cow without horni, small bell sUspeudwl from neck. Owner may have same upon calling at tho above premises and paying expenses. . 12--3t IjTOIt SAI.K. Hlghtecn acre farm, located near llrnudouvllle, consisting of two good two storv frame liouscx. permanent water the year nrounu. AM exieiicill cnanee jor i, tiuiryiiutii, trucker, or ooultcrer. uoou reason lor MMunir. Parties dislrlng Information call of Hnnrxn omce. u-u-Jin Holt KENT. Two unfurnished rooms, best 1? locution in town. Address "M" care of IlEBAUi ofllce. 10-30-tr iOR JEKNTi A nice room, tipcotid floor, miitiihio for ofllce imrnoseHj A ddU nt II eh A ld oillce TjIOH SALK. A doublo property, on Line 1 Btreet, Nob. 133 and 13o. for wile chenit. In- quire of Mrs. street. Felix McMunnaman, on Lino W.G.DUST0, Shaving and... ...Hair Dressing, 218 South Slain Street. Dono With Neatness and Despatch. AMERICAN LINE RED STAR LINE -"STEAMSHIP COAtPANIES. Steamers leave New York and Philadelphia for principal ports In old country. E. D. BEDDALL, Agt. No. 222 Vet Onk Street, - Bhenamlonl l'a. Evan J. Davies, 1.1VEI1Y AND Undertaking ! 13 N. Jardin Street. YOU CAN SAVE -"MONEY By Purchasing Your Groceries, Smoked jeats, Flour and Feed Xf Meluskey & ' Son, 1p5 S. Map" St. HI BY ALL ODDS H 1 Here's squarest, snap you Two can-sKin .V, any S:S & ("Vt call-skin; latest style. One I ?3 I, dk cork sale tlle otner with sole 4jT "st"'- how big a price you pay, you can't get shoes to'last lotiger or look better. They're in the window ; if you like their, looks come in and examine them'; they'll bear the closest scrutiny ; ask all the ques tions about them you want to. Tie nidre you know of them the better' for us ; you'll buy after knowing. St 8 Hi f actory Shoe JfcKrS: J. J;t;g . . .SHOES RETAILED AT LADIES' COATS. MISSES' COATS, CHILDREN'S COATS. If needing OARPbTS look through our line and see the many beautiful designs we have to show you. Buttenck paper patterns, the always in stock. Etitterick fashion P. J. GAUGHAN, WOOD'S sfflnnnwM college FERGUSON BLOCK. New svstem or hooic-kccn: practice, actual buslncha irom the start. Rutes of tuition for night t.chool' Including books nnd stationery for flrstlntroductlon. One Month - - $ 5 00 Two Months - - 9 00 Three Months - . 12 00 Four Months - - - 15 00 (o) Tho system is nrrnri(red for those who have but little tlmo to devote to the Svork nnd is the most practical system of bookkcepfiitf ever published. W. 11, Hehl vfae the first to complete the work, nnd after ten weeks' practice he accepted a position as book-keopcr at SGO.00 per month, and gave entire satisfaction, Kdtrar FIdler was tho first to take it un at Pottsville, Ills progress is excellent. Special' Rates Tor Day School. Call at College For Particulars. S. I. WOOD, President. 1 SAVE nt, Your Fuel BvuBiug THE R0CH ESTER (ntovo pipe) RADIATOR tvitb its 120 CHOSS TUBES vvliero 4800 Bq. in, oi iron get Intensely hot, thus making Onestove or furnaco do tho work of Two. "No Invention of recent years will do so much for domestic economy and comfort." Scientific American. FOR SALE BY BENJ. D. BEDDALL, AGENT FOR SHENANDOAH AND VICINITY. ...SHAFT P. 0., PA. Wanted-An Idea I Woo can think of tame llmDla ttdog to patent; Protect your Idest ther mij 'bring you wealth. Writ. JOHN wtUDKKUUIt.N ft Co.. Falunt Attor. ceji, Washington, D. (X, tot their tl.WO prtw ol(w sad lilt or two hundred luTautioui vrsmea. the biggest, money-saving ever saw. best, sl,oulll li shoes for latest stvie men ; real B with double sole, and invisible cork sale ; the other with sole of usual thickness. They're worth $2,150 in I store in Shenandoah! , .. .... . ,, . factory price is 5 $2.00. They're dressy, and we don't care A. MOYER, Alajrr. FACTO It Y I'RICES. . . jjtS The largest, finest and best selections of Ladies', Misses' and Children's Coats and ladies' -Plush, Cloth and Fur Capes, that has ever been shown in this region is now open for your inspection. These garments ex cel in quality, style and finish and will be admired by all who see them. All are marked at prices below their real value. We have also placed on sale a. large variety of Silks in plain; and figured gros grain, Dresden,. Satin Duchess, China, Japan, Peau de Soie and Taffeta. Also a large line of novelty and plain dress goods, including all-wool and silk and wool henriettas, 'wool serges, mohair serges, plaids, cravtnette cloth, etc. You will find in this Popular Dry Goods House always a larger stock, a better assortment and lower prices than you will find with any of its competitors- recognized standard oi the world, sheets given away free of charge. - .2? N. Main St. OPEN EVERYDAY Go to the Shenandoah Dental Sooma fox painless extraction of teeth . Gold and Silver fllllnga. If your artifical teeth do not suit you call to see us. All examinations free. We mako all kinds of plates. Gold Crowns, Aluminum Crowns Logan Crowns, Crown and liridgn work and all operations that per tain to Dental Surgery. No chargos for extracting when plates are ordered. We are the only users of vitalised' air for the painless extraction of teeth. SHENANDOAH Dental : Rooms, (Titman's Block) Ea ot Centre Street. Office Hours: 7 a. m. to 8 p. ro. WINTER - GARMENTS ! iii 1 "We kIvo the biggest bargains nt rock bottom prices, honest quality, nil grades and styles In O....Men's, Boys' and Children's Overcoats In Mcltm.a, ltaavers, Chinchillas and Vl.tcri. Wo can suit you evcryiime. Business Suits,: Boys' and Children's Clothing- In nil the latefet makes which have? ii tailor made appearance, nnd are neat and perfect In ltnUh. ROCHESTER COTHING HOUSE, Cor. Main and Cherry Sin. Sam Illock. I'rrp. 25 cents per yard for rag car pet, Ingrain and a pretty three stripe carpet, all worth 35 cents a yard. Remnants of OIL CLOTH at your own price. FRICKFS CARPET STORE. 10 S. Jardin Street. 3 3 3 33 35 3 35 3S3 333 333 33:3 Store, 3:3 I - 1 1 r .si! i. J J
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