i llUl I trpri n Court lluuse News. ; (hetcr of tho application for n char llit isli L 'man C'.ithoHc ItnoHcInl ha liciinndnlh. the Court will the Widehro i.f the llrst hoard of dl-, tow ii'tyot nihil In, although nttcn- , tin. l lli'' omission last Monday. I to isupplicu the i li.irtcr will not bo I tlic H tier of the npplidtlnn fur the lil. fi of a iitiiUslon to rcdlitrlct tlio I115F Mitlinnof City Into wards, tlio sfiliV.ll Coclirnn, Thomas A. Allen irnli Mali! n tlio commission. illliirlin. g iiiilnor in tlio Illy the town- Iy ,! 'U Selv Jl Director election cdsc, 11, m pcriuft" d tu In1 llleil. ny ' Bliln , 1 hearing argument in per iiit lor possession 01 tlio l.viin 0, . h in M.ihnnoy City, llliliop S. Ilk Wasn. lit (Ait ntnii'ii ot' Amies A. Davis, as . 11 nnil Claude l;tvis, Ttiomai W. Davis, de- il not appearing ut. tlio l ut that sho was execu 1 Tlionias W. IlavU, dc- An Afflicted Family. In tlio family of Alex. Solcnavage, 31(1 South Main street, tliero nro four children nllllctcil with mallgnirlit scurlct fever. Dr. J. I'lcrco Koborts was called into tho family Sunday night. IIo says all tho children nro in n precarious condition. Health Olllcer Conry has placarded the houso. Dr. Itobcrts mid tho health authorities wero surprised to II iid Mrs. Solcnavage converse alternately In Uncut I'ollsh mid Kuglish. Upon inquiry they learned that alio Is of I'ollsh paroutago and was rali-i'd lu Lntioinshtrc, Huglaud. A chnnco with ecry 50c. purchaso will bo given nt tho Factory Shoo Storo on tho hand sonio French doll, displayed in their window, A Qood Thing for a Bad Cough. What? Pan-Tina, 25c. At Orulilcr llros., drug store. Tho Modem Cleaner' Cleans and polishes ovcry- lhing. Apply iho laihar. "WILL NOT SCRATCH. MAHANOY OITYl Tina .'jo 1 and be cured s . drill, i.toro. At W. rcn iror vokt I lit l"poi . ltd .lati u 1 lio '.y'.'Vlflo With Coughs and Colds Jc 'Jf of wn 'tsin gold or silver so Sfuand i' uctivo lu Shenandoah 'Jx'mn's. 1' lection larger, prices ifcts LinsT1' 'or t-alhollo Seminaries. ifal'P ityau lias lswcu ins annual ihalf of the diocesan semluary of iJt.Uorronioo. Tlio number now In sgniy is ll.i, with thrco in tho Ameri ltc Home, one In I.onvaln, and two jjft ilic university, Washington. 20 lift is wero admitted to tlio seminary .ijrnnd 15 priests ordained. Tho (ectcd lu 1803 was fJ3,ui.sj. y doll at tho Factory Shoo Store '.need off Christmas Kvo, at 7:00 en the lucky number will bo the doll. Make your purchases FOR A COUGH ! A Hard, Stubborn Cough, RAE'S EXPECTORANT -25 Cents the Bottle.- WASLEY'S DRUG STORE, 106 IN. Main Street. cfii- ARGAINS FOR THE HOLIDAYS All our immense stock of Clothing and Heavy Overcoats liave been reduced in price, owing to the mild state of the weather mid the approaching holiday season. We are compelled to do this as the weather is against us and our mammoth store is over crowded with SUITS and OVKRCOATS, which must be disposed of, as the follow ing will show : Wuo lllnek mid ltrown Renter Overcoats J7.ro, now $5.2$ ' " Mellon ." 10.00, " 7.50 " " " " Korxey, " 12.00, " S.30 ' nnd Walk Imported Melton " 10.00, " 12.00 " lllack anil Ilrown Chinchilla 11.00, " 8.00 "and lllack Imported Chinchilla" 11.00, " y.50 Heavy, Rig Nap NlgKcrhcad Suits, Utile and lllack, , were $9.50, now $7.00 llrnvy, Small Nop NiKgerhend Suits, Illuo and lllack, wero Ss'.OO, now $6.00 All our heavy stock of Clotliiug reduced 30 pcrct. and CHILDREN'S SUITS, "alhave bv the carload, and nrc disposing of them nt half prices. lof Dress Suits, French clays, sacks and frocks, to go at fifty w rn tbr. dnllnr. An enormous line of Stiff Hats. All im- X niense stock of underwear at prices never heard of. !ga Mistake In the Place. The Largest Store and Show windows In the coumy. iHlVlMOTH CLOTHING MOUtsb., L. GOLU1N, Proprietor. j i ffl-,,,4.1- Mnln strnet. Shonsndoah. Pa. i 9 ir ,. but ' ' 1 IfiddK ! ilkinson's Holiday News. riMtSONAh SUCTION. Miss Emms Klsenhowor rcturntd homo last ovcnlng from a visit to Philadelphia. G. W. Keltor attended to business In Head ing to-day. James Hull, of Pott Carbon, was in town y os torday . Dr. 1'. V. Ilurko was a visitor to tho county scat to-day. ltev. John Hath, formerly pastor of tho Primitive Methodist church of town, and now of Plymouth, was a guest of town friends last night. Mrs. Thomas and daughter, Mrs. Joseph Usll, visited friends at Minersvillo to-day. Miss Mablo Mllllngton. of Port Carbon, Is tho guest of Miss Mary MUliclmp, on South West street. P. J. Cleary was an early morning nasscn- ger to Ilethleheni. Miss Amanda While, of Mahauoy City, was the guest of town acquaintances yestenlay. Miss Illnnie Kane, of Ccntralla, is tho guest of her sister, Mrs. Ueorge Ploppert, on North Main street. Thomas Hughes was a passenger to Tama qua to-day. Miss Sadie Griffin, .of Mt, Carmel, is tho guost of tho Gilbert family, on West Coal street. Augustus Manning, of Pottsvllle, was seen about our streetsyesterday. Miss Mame llinkel. of Mt. Carmel, was tho guest or town mends for sovoral days. Michael Mullahoy, one of our town's oldest residents, is lying ill at his homo 011 East Centre street. Assistant Postmaster Frank Conry left on the neon V. & li. train for Philadelphia. Unleakable fountain pons, the largest assortment in town, at Haley's, tho jeweler. ltlrthday Tarty, A birthday party was held last night at tho residence of Mr. and Mrs! Gregory, on Apple alley, for their sou, James. Avery enjoyable eveulng was spent in games and other pas times and refreshments were served. Tho party was attended by Miriam Jones, Mildred Gregory, Annie, Edna and Mario Smith, Lena Wagner, Sadie Tuuuah, Anna Anderson, Llllio aud Annio Roberts, Stella I.evine, Annie Howe, Jennio Keevcs, Lillie Ilrooks, Harry Shaner, Grover Shoemaker, John Leo, Frank Furman, Charlie Gaul, David Keeves, Thomas Roberts, Jay Williams, Josio Brooks, James, Elmer aud Harry Gregory. More diamonds at Holdcrman's than any storo iu the county. An Overcoat oner. This Is an offer In which everybody Is in tercsted, The cold weather is here and the overcoat and a good warm suit is a man's best friend. Our overcoat aro unprecedented in magnltudo and unrivaled in excellence. No tailor can make any better at three times the price In fact, no better made at any price, Free, unrestricted, unlimited cholco of all our very finest imported ovorcoats for limited time only. This offer has nover been before attempted never will bo offered agalu and should bring the big piles down to the levol we want them in less thau ten days. Nothing better for a Christmas presont for tho father or son, or any other man, youth or boy, but hi addition to our largo lino of clothing, hats, caps and gents' furnishing goods will also-have a specially selected line of Christmas presents in fancy gloves, smok ing jackets, etc. Ono of our winter caps may prevent yyur husband or son from having his cars frost bitten. Thoy aro very cheap. One Thick Clothing Uoubk, 10 South Main Street, 11-S.t-tf ' k. ItKKOWICH, Prop. Big Maiianoy Citv, Deo 15. Harry Pearson, of towu, has received $72 In cash from n club at Gilberton to which ho was a monthly contributor. Herbert, 3-ycar-old son of Benjamin F.lsen hut, of East Centre street, died Sunday morning from croup and will bo burled to morrow afternoon. Edward Thomas, of East Centre street, and employed at tho bottom of the North Malta noy colliery slope, iccelvcd serious Injury to his right eye while driving a rusty nail Into a board. A piece of rust llew into his eye, A largo gang of negroes arrived In town cstcrday. Thoy have been ongaged by a aalcton contractor to drive tho tunnel from the North Mahanoy to the Schuylkill colliery. They will bo quartered at Qlendon paten. HOOD'S PILLS cure Liver Ills, Biliousness, Indigestion, Headache. A pleasant laxative. All Drujrglsta. Applications for Liquor Licenses. About 1175 Itauor aDulications had been filed witli Clerk of tho Courts Shortall up to midnight. Last year tho number was 1132. About 150 are new applicants, But two or thrco liavo failed to apply for old stands. All complain nioro or less of bard times and much of tho money for application fees has been In small coin even to ntcklcs and dimes. The First ward has flfty-flvo applications. The so-called fine watch of American man ufacture, advertised by others as being very cheap at $4.00, has been for sale for $3.00 for the past few months by yours truly, E. B. HltUMM, Dedication at Locust Gup. St. Joseph's Catholic church, at Locust Gap, will likely be dedicated Sunday, Janu ary 17. Bishop McGovern will bo prosont and tho ovent will be made the occasion of the greatest ecclesiastical celebration Locust Gap has ever wltnessod. The destruction of the church by tho big hurricane which swept over this vicinity soveral months ago has been replaced by a more imposing structure, and will seat from 200 to 300 more poople. The new edifico Is nearly completed. Strouso always leads. Look at his window display. A new and rich assortment every day. Strouso leads, never follows. Old Schuylkill Countlau's Death. John Fenstermachor. aged 72 years, was found dead in bed in his home at Nescopcck Sunday morning. Deceased was one of tho pioneer settlers in the Catawissa Valley and conducted, for many years the liingtowu Mansion House, retiring ten years ago. Death was due to apoplexy. Three sons and two daughters survive him, viz: Frank and John, of Uazleton ; George, of Itingtown ; Mrs. R. R. Breisch and Mrs. Daniel Brcisch, of Rlngtown. Tho funeral took placo this afternoon. i Our 1800 X-raas Announcement. Election uncertainties, with their disturb ing influences, are past. For December wo anticipate the largest month's business wo have.ever done. Our selections h'avo been made early and the"buy bum heard in overy department is an indication that the buyers agree with us that we have the best, newest and cheapest 11 110 of holiday goods in town. 12-4.tr . K. . HILL. School Uoard.Meetlug. A special meeting of tho School Board will be hold in tho Directors' room to-morrow evening. I'KUI mp ' lonest Worth in Everything We Show in au'Qreat Holiday Stock. Our Public Appreciate pPanLPntprnriee Which Promnts Our Holidav Our Windows are But a Hint of Reparations. 1 Beauty See. of the Store's Interior But Come buristmas filing. JiipHirC.apes as well ns Plush or folcb s arc mtuKeu at tempting . if ddshi'apes worth ?7.50, now uciH lncl an'l fur d&e- Cloth ib.'d $5.oo foi a uood one ; you .or ke.I to pay half as much more r tt.aicrs, uur s arc currcn iu mic y Press Stuffs. L iorO sensible gift than a nice dress I ws have every weave and sliauc laving- prices run from 10c. to er yard. 1 -i.. r- v..... .u. i..,,.: I, ool 4tiniii Henrietta 50c, any th((et Soaps. Jate purchase enables us to sell 'fs and Boas Ur prices than cot of material, : 0 lateneu of the season. erchiefs. ,..,uid dozen to pick from i better 1, ti monev than any oiner nouse. tn' Fancy Handkercmeis ic. eacn linen, hemmed or fancy em ied, Jlandkercliiefs, 5c. each 1 the jirid 01 oilier siorcs. i-iire nrroicis lur IIICII w wuimv.,, . yait Initial, at right prices. OIKI). 1 i rT i.Qi 1 1. li . ,1.. loll. DlttS It 11 vi oiiuiiuiiu'iuii, a n,, uii inn lu.ii ma. Margaret Alrey, Infantdaughterof Cotfaxand Nellie Brown, aged Ave months, and twelve days. Fuuerul will take placo on Wednesday. 10th Inst, .at 2.00 p. in., Intcrmejit In tho Odd Fellows cemetery. Friends and relatives In vited to attend. 12-14-2t AND THE LADY CAME BACKS She'd been all over town, she'd been here, she saw our slippers, she said she'd comeback maybe and she did, she could'nt help it, she wanted an extra nice pair of slippers for a Christmas present at $1.00. She didn't tell us, but we knew she'd have to pay 25 to 30c. more at any other store, and then wouldn't have had anything like the variety to choose from. The Factory Shoe Store leads in Quantity, Quality and Price. THAT DOLL In our window is a beauty and some customer of ours will get it on Christmas eve. You get a ticket for every 50c. worth you buy. Tickets for the lamps just as usual. FACTORY SHOE STORE, J. A. MOYER, fVlgP. (SHOES RETAILED AT FACTORY PRICES.) 1 TnmMici'jraCTgyg EM mifoi liV "II "'I HUH V ' ihr1 ' li IV WIlrWHHI l I Tin! M' l"HfW Ml i'IH I hi i Simply Wonderful Arts tho CureuSPJ olteoted Vv 1 1 B RAINBOW ONIMEKT as thousands of testimonials show. It banishes all pain, and CURES Rheumatism, Neuralgia, Lumbago, Sprains, Uruljcs, Lameness, Cramps and ' Colic. No family should be without It. He sure and lnsl;t on having RAINUOW LINIflENT, and take no substitute. Price ZGc. and ECc. per lljUIc. l'ltparcd by It. J. HACK1STT & CO., Philadelphia. --FOR SALE EVERYWHERE.-K- il Hen's and Women's Qloves. Fine guaranteed kid gloves in all the new colors, and not a poor glove iu the lot. J'.very nlove we sell hears our guar antee, which means your money back tf thev uon t wear right. Cashmere Uloves nnu Mittens to suit all in price or quality, Fancy Articles. We have a rich collection of fine hand- painted boxes of Celluloid or richly carv ed Metal Boxes for gloves, ties, hand kerchiefs, jewelry, etc. Comb and Bruih sets and other useful and appropriate novelties, from 25c. to $3.00 each. Holiday Umbrellas. Good Silk mnbreJJns for a dollar and upwards. More Holiday Hints. Ladies' Silk Garter's 19c,, 25c, 50c, and 75c, Holiday Ribbons For Fancy Work. We've the right ribbon stock to pick from, and sell pure silk satin ribbons at the following special prices i No. S, 4C-! No. 7, 6c,; No. 9, 8c, Nos, u and 16, 10c.; No, 22, 12c, There are Others. We can name hundreds of other choice new goods suitable for presents, such as line shirts, neckwear, underwear or Hosiery. Table Linens. Towels. Nankins, Bureau Scarfs, Che' nille or Tapestry Curtains or Covers, lace Clirtalns and a hundred pretty things for household use or adornment. Silver novelties of evory description. assortment at Brumni'e. lteul Kstnte Transfers. Tho following deeds wore llled In tho liecordcr's office: Interest In lot in Glrard- vllle from Michael McKween, guardian of John J, Donley et al, to John Cauffield ; interest in a lot lu Qlrardvlllu from James Cuuflield et al, to John Caulllcld; interests iu premises iu Mahanoy City from A. C. Lutz, trustee, aud George J. I.uti, to Ella lleckcr; premises in Mahanoy City from Ella Becker to Kato Lutz; promises lu Mahanoy City from Harrison Ball to Charles Blum; lot iu Tamaqua from Peter Miller to the Miners' and Laborers' S. F. Association; lot in St. Clair from William March to John W. Bailey; farm iu East Union township from Levi K. Derr to K. M, Fahl; premises in GIrardville from Jerry It. GreeU to William Wertz et al. ! Golden Opportunities. J Sweeping bargains In brussels, ingrain and rag carpets. All the uewest aud best weaves. Also a special drive In ladles' fins fur capes, 1 a golden opportunity for buyers. Our dress goods assortment is oue of the finest. At P. J. MONAQIIAN'S 1 2-1 1-1 w SO South Main street. Kndlsss Furniture Varieties. Tho piano and furniture warcrooms of O'Neill Bros., ou South Main street, have douued their holiday attire, overy available spaco being occupied by suites of overy de scription, sideboards, rockers, fancy tables, several of tho best makes of pianos, etc., etc., for tho holiday trade. Their reputation for popular prices needs no explanation, as tholr motto has always been. We, will not bo undorsold by any competitors," A cordial reception awaits all holiday purchasers at O'Neill Bros., piano and furniture ware- rooms, 100 South Main street. 12-15-tf You will go astray by not purchasing your holiday goods at Uolderman'a, The Alien I'uupers. The Focht Commission, appointed to lu vestlgate th number of aliens In tho various hospitals, are at Pittsburg. Chairman Focht says : "Wo find that fully 30 per cent, of in mates of institutions named aro foreigners In Pittsburg, Wilkes-Barre, Pottsvllle, Scrunton aud Uailetoii, conditions are won than elsewhere iu the State, In these cities 70 per cent, of tho inmates are aliens." Licenses Transferred, The following liquor Ucsnsos were yesler day morning transferred by Judge Pershing : License of H. J. Junkurth, in the Second ward of vottsville, to Franc Uulong, License of Frank Gulong, In the borough of Ut, Carbon, to Elmer J, Frehafer. License of Terence Qulun, Iu the Fourth ward of Miuersville, to John Toole, 'ottheGloboior RHEUMATISM. imwamuu. ana eimuar uompiaints, GERMAN MEDICAL LAWS,, . prescneea Dyc2iinoaipDysioianii DR. niCHTER'S " ABiinunn ?v PAIN EXPELLER.l world reoowned I Remarkably succeHf al t Onlr m-nnlns with Trade Alark " Anchor." . Ad. Blchter Co., 215 1'esrlSU, new lorn. 3 HIGHEST AWARDS. 13 Branoh Hoases. Own Gliiiworli. SS&Mcts. Eadoriod A rccemmendwl hj 'VslclC6N Malu 8- ., ilairenbiicn, loo a. Nam isi . ' K.D. Klrllli, 8. Main St.' oiici'iiiiuuhu. . DR. BICHTER'S 1 ANOnOU BTOJJIAOnAI. best for I coll lyiprnsiaA:HlomneR (loinplalntn. BBm fcPWWB WWSSSS We Are Now Ready forsw THE HOLIDAY TRADE. poll CHIEF UURQES3, A. P. TABOR. Snhject to Dcmocratlo party rules. YOUR purchases for Christmas gifts should be niade.where jjoit can buy the best goodsfor -the. .least money. - Our reputation for GOOD GOODS AND L,OW PRICES is well established, which is fully shown by the business vte are doing. We have made special efforts to prepare for your wants, and we are confident we are in position to meet them. Among the many good things shown in this large dry goods house are the following, at cheaper prices than they can be bought in the large cities : Linen Table Sets, Tibet Boas, Coque Hackle and Ostrich Feather Boas, from $i to $12.50 each. Ostrich and Coque Collarettes, Sofa Pjllows, Head Rests, Ladies' and Children's Kid Gloves, Towels, Napkins, Chenille Table Covers, Shawls, Blankets, Table Linens, Ladies' and Gentlemen's Underwear and Hosiery direct from the manufacturers, Pocket Books, Ribbons, Children's Silk Caps, Stamped Linens, and best Filo, Roman and Em broider' Silks only 3c. per skein. -OUR COAT ROOM- DONT FORGET . . . That We give the great est value for the least money ever offered, The wonder of the age, made by American manufac turers. It is a. Pine Open- Face Watch Ilosnltal 1'atlents, Among the fatlcnts admitted to the State Ilosnltal yesterday vras John Miller. S3. New Boston, laborer, paralysis of the leg, due to railing coal a weee ago. tiioio treated in tho dlsp'snst -re Frank Mowuar, 17, Connor's l'at rer, Hammond colliery. collen fractuK 3lht forearm, due to a fall , James oil Vf, Lost Creek, loader, Is the centre of attraction; look through it and pick out what you want at 25 per ct. less than the ssnie would cost you elsewhere. We sell the DELINEATOR and carry a'full line of BUTTERICK PAPER PATTERNS, P. J. GAUGHAN, - 2fN. Main'St. OPEN EVERY DAY UxrffT MISCELLANEOUS. T OST A irold link cuff button, AJ reward will be paid for return to IIiatAi,i oiHco. A suitable Hicham 13-15-2t do to the .Shenandoah Dental Boom foi luless extraction of teeth. Uold and Silver IjSTItAYEn. To the uremUca of the under 11 signed on December Oth, a small cow, brlndle color. Owner cnn liave the game Uy proving proierty and paying all cxiwniiea. John IIoki'Mak. 12-lS-St Mahanoy City Keservoir. Ulngs. If your artincal teeth do not suit I v.-nr isot. ljoirliiTilnir Anrll 1st. you call to tee us. All examinations irarrxeiiicr, Morui sinin street, We make all kinds of plates. Gold Crowns, Aluminum Crowns Logan Crowns. Crown and Bridge work and all operations that per tain to Dental Burner?. No charges for extracting when plates art ordered. We are the ouly users of vitalised air for the paiuleea extraction of teeth.. Stem Winding, Stem Setting and Warranted, only This same Watch warranted. With a double case, only $4.00 $5.00 COME AND EXAMINE THEM, SHENANDOAH , Dental : Rooms (Tltiaan'a Block) Cast Centra Strt, Office Hours; J a. m. to 8 p. ra. AMERICAN LINE RED STAR LINE STGAnSHIP COMPANIES. Sttamsrs leave New York and I'hlUdslphla for principal port 111 oiu eocniry, E. D. BEDDALL, Agt. No, 321 WmI Oak fitrasl, Bhtnandoab, l'a Tton IlENT. Two storerooms and uwelllli Si No. 29and!ll North Main street, for tho Apply to J. li. 13-1 liw LOST, 8T11AYED OR STOI.F.N.-A beaBlo hound with black earH, body sotted like n coach dog, black spot 011 ruiup. Hultabla re ward will ie paid lor return to lr, K. Mairarele, Shenandoah, 12-H-tf WANTED. One reliable mnn for every town In Schuylkill county to represent an uih to-dateI!ulUUiirand Loan Assocluttou, Splendid chance lur ex-iusuraucfl man, AddresH, Mana ger Eastern Penna., ijinsIorU, l'a, 12-12-Gt I7IOU RKNT.Twa nlwi unturniahed rooms, U well heated. Apply at No, 211 Wot Oak XjlOIt RENT. A nice suitable for ofllce llcuil.n ofllce 12-a-tt room, second floor, purposes. Apply at T OST. A red cow, middle sized, white spot .1 j 011 me face, a pari 01 me urn wnue. Hhort liorns, 011 each side of the body whlto Hpot, whits spots near U)ilk bag. Will pay all ex liensea of feed, tie. Any iiifra.aticm of the cow will be reiflveil at the Hkkalu ofllce, or John RoKcofakf, 115 North White street, Shen andoah, l'a. lin-lt IilOlt SALIC A double property, on Line street, Nos. 133 and 13.V for sale cheap. In- Al quire of street. Irs. lellx MoXatinaman, 011 Lino 10-ia-tf WINTER - GARMENTS I 1 ai f i 1, ft s vtl twill t, fl Oiul B ' 11... UBUtt'MW-ll
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