M.TIOAL TALK, J I Court III I hf)t soplt re.ctcci,,,, ,,, iter of l n:Ccclvcr of Ashland. If mail Iv.i. .1, nn,i Ahrmnfleld havn fllOll.mr).- aim., lull, ..i.t ill tin. f tdeuoe oM,nt OotJoii I). Heed, Wayne inot yet 0 I,, Mrs. Uordun I). Itecd. led lo tlnd . l,..RIri,iii Mr ri. n supplied Irsvllloi Chief I'lerk, Jolm ,lttvll1i AnlKt-int. flunk rf.i , - - -' ,,; HIT U Of .1 . was in- 1 mime if W. iircu I iivintniu ! rruiicuui, o. II. 1. ille. Tim ntlier ntitmltif- ivt.t. . ; 14 I t o 3ullctHl Tuesday. Ifkr'i "i rec.y time at tlio coining jEMnUa , Sllr ,inll ,1 on.l, . Willi the l"iU mill lluiignrUn titi.eiis if! u ocnuj , . .I .f,,.,,.,,,!!!,,,, ii,., Ljjirt pcrnlH)R ,u urixIii biiM-rlilo tlio ip ' ml to lie fun. Journal, vull Tor ,f lllr Ket.ui.iicati, Is send h In Mil ... . .ii m- uri ,i,ji-uiiii; nir i niia- t 1 Ills doesn't looe as If I), anauiakcr. I'.mmstratiun in Philadelphia IvlH Ita A liwinttir nllnlr "V"'1" U-a nlloat as lo lliu minor pp.il ius,lic Commissioners. Tlio lulu il-' ,dy (iey lave ,., to 0 tlrlflo Wlttrt'1' slutc-makers nay their Tina 3 lor nurses nnu , .1.,. IIi'LcIver will aurelv lin 111 ' frluuls of the other ciuidl- of w.ili l no inakini: an actlvo can- and i'i F .lent that they will be ahlo mi 's. Ill ndldates ara uppurcutly i .i il for l'i""u" n " , , ,. t, ov nucuaoi j. lire nan win P KJ'" .. lni,n r..r ti, i r half of ' , ,...., , ir man iu ucsuuj uivy mat nil. I'i'.itsoNAi, sii:xtion Mts. Thomas Cumminm was a noon pas senger to I'ottsvillo to-day. MIm l'hoeho llrowu, of l'ort Carbon, is tlio eucst of town friends. Miss I'dith llrown, of Lost Creek, spent yesterday in I'ottsvillo. Mrs. Jiuiies D.iniell, of North Main street, spent to-diiy at tlio county scat, Messrs. J. J. Kurslako and Arthur Del- eamp, students at the Dickinson seminary, Willinmsport. aro here to spend the holidays, Mr. and Mrs. fl. (J. C'louser woro Quaker City vWtors yesterday. McsHr. I),ivid Head, Thomas CiimmliiEs and l'etcr Kepchinskl spent yesterday in the CatawisKi valley In search or gaiucnud ever-grei-ns. They were liberally rewarded. MisS Sophl i (Hover, of Shatnokln, is hoinu to spend tlio holidays. Ccoriji' Keller, Jr., of llloomsburg, is shak- iiiL' hands with town nequalntances. Miss Mary Dclancy, who recently returned from Homestead, is building a reputation as an operatic singer and is quite in demand at sociables. James Shields, tho popular Iitst Centre liveryman, visited Poltsvillo to-day. Scerctaiy l'rank Hanna, of tho School lioanl, transacted business at tho county scat this morning. a wero n and 13 y is m, i .ii- o '"S to offl!r a Justiceship te for that olllcothisspring. toctcd iu J0 piuiiuun.j- iur mgiiiur- I - e. iydoll ati spoken of in connection need olio 'manic uomiiistton in tlio en the luizens. ItUo dull S0"18 l'oop'o think, will bo lor tlio democrats, tnus J i'erman and Irish elements. 'roso visited llarrisburg yes- J A ZZ ion of tlio Governor and with him for several hours. will pay another visit to llilJS euro Liver Ilia, indigestion, Headache. ,kativo All Druggists. II Not I'nrtl. Ipnte. jllcnry Wilhclm, of tho says that it is probablo 1 (luard of Pennsylvania j in the McKiuloy iuaugur-1 , In years past tho Guard 1 .treatment at Washington jisions, so that tho olllcurs y mdiiiureni aoout going o Keystone soldiery may i 3 accustomed place in tho auo, watch of American man- nd J ied by others as being very but rs been for sale for 3.00 for did l ths bv voui-s trulv. g 1 (i-limry Meeting. ialhavc JMVctcriuary Medical Associa . Jlivlllo yesterday ut 11 u. in. ii' n g session was nem. jocioni n, t-Vih. I . r .1 1 . ji uu bw -ji iiju cuuuiy ciu iircauub. niel,S , at the Factory Shoo Sloro 9 MlelaU It otr Christmas Kvc, nt 7:00 (loll. Make your purchasos x Ijnllcs' over gaiters 17 cents tho pair. Whitj;lock's Shoe Store. lie's Prepared for Tliein, Anthony King, of Rappahannock, while returning to his home from Malmnoy 1'lanc, wax held up by unknown parties and re lieved of a watch. This is tho fourth tituo he has been held up and robbed, and in the future tho footpads will find him armed to tho teeth. At Kepehlnskl's Arcade Cafo. Sour krout, pork and mashed potatoes during and between tho acts to-uiglit. Hot lunch to-morrow morning. Wedding Hells. The wedding ceromony of Dr. Kcinurd J. Ilitz, formerly an attacheo of the state hospital staff, and Miss Ida E. Zerflng, of Ashland, was solemnized yestorday afternoon at tho homo of the bride's parents. They will reside iu Scranton. lit crj body Says That A. Holderman's jewelry exhibit is tho finest. The goods aro of a superb quality carefully selected. Tho prices lower than elsewhere Joyce Imitates "nti." An article appeared In tlio 3Ialianoy City American referring to ex-edltor T. J. Joyce going to Cuba. It appears that Joyce bad instructed thr paper not to tiso Jits name lu connection with It. The article was as fol lows : "Cuba Libra" Is the watchword of a popu lar enthusiasm which will Ultimately cul minate In Cuba's freedom, llrother Tom Joyce lias liocn nearer Cuba during tho last few days than wo have been, according to tho current renorts of tho Dress, nnd wo await his opinion on tho matter. What dost say, Thomas? After tho artlclo appeared in tho paper Joyco called at the American office and had a controversy with Kditor O'Dtmnell, during which tho latter was knocked down. The latter arose and went upstairs anil Joyce followed lihn. continuing the hostilities. Several of tho omployes interfered, but Joyco swept them asido and got In his whacks, at tho samo time upsetting several cases of brevier, minion, etc., and leaving tlio office in a condition similar to such as might bo expected after a visit Of a bull to ft china shop. O'DonnolKhas causod a warrant for Joyce's arrest on a charge of assault and bat tery with intout to kill. Plants make pretty, and inexpensive pres. cuts for Christmas, auiLtho flnsst can bo had at Payne's nursery, Girardvllle. 12-14-Ot-ewl Itnrotmtlinn Of the Cuban billigeney is now agitating the minds of tho American people, hut tho recog. iiition of the peoplo of Shenandoah is unani. mous to tho effect that Amandus Womor, 121 North Main street, has tho finest and best made stock of boots, shoes and rubbers in this locality and which ho sells chespor than his competitors. Why? Because ho hat no rent to pay and buys oaly for cash, saving 10 per cent, on tho raying of rent and 6 per cont. discount in buying, which benefits tho purchasers derive. Ho doos not claim tosoll.1 you at less than cost, but by considering the above announcement ono can readily see that he can undorsell others and still main tain his profit. To .convince the purchaser wo ask you to call and examine our stock: and compare our prices with others, and you will find our statement a true one. Saye 18 per cent, of your purchase and remomber the place. , A. Womeb, ; 121 ortn Main St. MAUAtfOY CITY. Ilurglara Succeed In Making a Haul at a Residence. Mahanoy City, Dec. 17. The house of Thomas Wall ws entered by burglars be tween 1 and 2 o'clock this Illuming. Tliey pried open a parlor window from a porch. 'i ho burglars secured fiairom a siuu-noaru drawer, secured a watch and took a suit of clothes from a closet. It is presumed tlio burglnry was committed by tramps who ale loitering about the town. John McOuire, better known as "Smoker," of town, hired a team from Daniel E.Thomas, of town, and after driving to Shenandoah went to wm, renn, At ins latter pmce ne becamo Involved in a fight. Constable Joe Peters and a Special Officer named Griffiths attempted to arrest him. Detectlvo Amour arrived In good time and McGuIre was taken before Justice Green. Ho was taken to jail this morning. Peters carries a cut on one of his cars and one of Griffith's fingers was almost chewed off. John Snyder, of East Maliauoy street, re ceived a serious injury by way of n practical (nlrn ,,1-fnil llnnn lilt,, of n narli. fn '1 cFOR A COUGH ! .rifiiBb-. fuesday venlne. Ho Is BUUerlng Irom a spinal in jury due to a fall caused by tho nulling of cuair wuen no was aDoui to take a seat. ut. J. O. Diddle, of tba Fountain Sorincs bosDi tal, was in consultation with Dr. William Uoran last evening. Horace Snyder received a blow on the foot from a piece of coal at tho North Mabanoy colliery. Ho bandaged the foot immediately after tho accidont and the physician in attendance says it is fortunate that lie did so, as an artery was severed. John Lawrence received a deep cut on tho rorearm from a piece of coal at tue ocuuyi kill colliery. Ilrennan'a New Restaurant ! Sour krout, pork and baked potatoes to night. Hot lunch to-morrow morning. Adjudicator Chosen. Tho Mt. Carniel Eisteddfod Association has chosen Prof. Haydn Evans, of Scranton, to be adjudicator at tho eisteddfod to be held in Burnside Post opera house, Mt. Carmol, February 22nd. Prof. Evans was conductor of the Scranton Choral Union which won the first prize of $5,000 and the gold medal at the World's Fair. A chance with overy 50c. purchase will be given at the Factory Shoe Store on the hand, some French doll, displayed in thelrwlndow, Bl6 BARGAINS FOR THE HOLIDAYS All our immense stock of Clothing and Heavy Overcoats have been reduced in price, owing to the mild state of the weathcrtiud 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 OVURCOATS, which must be disposed of, as the follow ing will show : lllue Hlnck mid llrown llcaver Ovei coals 87.W, now $3. as " " " " Melton " 10.00, " 7.30 " " " " Kersey, " 12.00, " S.jo ' and lllnck Imported Melton " 10.00, " 13.00 " Illack and llrowu Chinchilla " 11.00, " S.00 " and Black Imported Chinchilla" 11.00, " g.30 Heavy, IIIkNoP NlBKerhcod Stilts, lllue nnd Illack, wero 89.50, now $7,00 Heavy, Small Nap Nlggerliend Suits, Mile and Illack, wero Sfl.OO.now $6,00 All our heavy stock of Clothing reduced 30 per ct. BOYS' and CHILDREN'S SUITS, We have by the carload, and are disposing of them nt half prices. All kinds of Dress Suits, French clays, sacks and frocks, to go at fifty cents on the dollar. An enormous line of Stiff Hats. An im mense stock of underwear at prices never heard of. Don't Make a Mistake In the Place. The Largest Store and Show Windows In the County. MAMMOTH CLOTHING HOU SE, L. OOLDIN, Proprietor. and 1 1 South Main Street, Shenandoah. Pa. l'uyue'a Nursery. Genuine Chinese sncred lilies, at five cents each, until Chrlstmasjat Payno's greenbouso, Girardvillo. 12-lt-Ct-eod Tho finest stock of palms and furns, at reasonable prices, at Payne's nursery, Girardvillo. 12-14-Ct-eod &MI 1 1 A Hard, Stubborn CouQh, RAE'S EXPECTORANT 25 Cents the Bottle. WASLEY'S DRUG STORE, 10s IM. IVIaln Street. Tjlkinson's Monday INews. .-iSiil Ha' rap revli lonest Worth in Everything We Show in Iitors?ireat Holiday Stock. Our Public Appreciate 2 .-.4 wrt. r 1. s .awun nici pi UK vr 1111,11 ii uuiiJLA uur iiuiiuay Enrjirations. Our Windows are But a Hint of 1 u jepara eauty of the Store's Interior But Come 2 Bef ,ee. id See I -.tmas 1 ,n r If""",. ullinr 11 Plush or are marked at tempting 'VuriC.an.1' "-"J1" worm tj.50.now o'f!' i.r , S.00 foi a lrood one; You 1 "js ed to nav half as linicli more !'JD j Oer3iour's are correct in style ,or,ke.UU ' Holers it y Pre uniiave every weave nnd shade I'lorc senses prices run from 10c. to IW3 haviri llaving. 11 ue : for Xinas dress buying, ,cryari. U'"'V" :"- (1 alue H It00l40.ltir;f c, I " . jjr-purchase enables us lo sell )UwCL jj 3 pieces in box, for 5c. v" and Boas i t r- ices than it r r pricej id olatene! ' T i- e j' .j.j ldciento pick from ; better lifCrt'lllI , mnnev than any other house. ousanil Ui'l""? Handkerchiefs ic. each; .ku nw.'iinen, nemmeu or lancy em- If'Fanctl andlterchiefs, 5c. each ; the ".,; i. Jt f other stores. 1'ine Silk ed, UnudrlO" ,or men or women, wiui coit of material, ,ness of the season. Christmas . . Snow Storm In Our .... Window. . . . Whitelock's Shoe Store displays the largest line of Holiday Slippers in town ; as usual their prices are the lowest. Present your friend with a nice pa'ir, of SLIPPERS ranging in price from 3oC to $1,50. Death of Dr. Ttoblnson. Dr. James Robinson, at one time pastor of tho Presbytorian church at Ashland, dl.d at his home in Philadelphia, aged 51 years, Dr. Robinson resigned his pastorate to study medicine. lie was well known In this locality. More diamonds at Holderman's than any store in the county. Tru Amorlcans Convention. The national convention of the Patriotic Order of Truo Americans will begin at Ber wick on Saturday. There will bo several hundred delegates in attendance, among them being tome from Shenandoah and other Schuylkill county towns. No stock of watches in gold or silver so handsome and attractive in Shenandoah as Holderman's. Selection larger, prices lower. Will Redeem the Honda. Reading's reorganization will, on January pay off in cash $3,300,000 of the Coal and Iron Company's.bonds. The entire issue is about $10,000,000, and tba bonds mature at various periods between now and July, 1899. This is taken as an Indication that all of the bonds will be paid off as (hey mature. Vor Kent. Dwelling No. 0 East Oak street, recently occupied by D.ntlst VanValzah; 10 rooms, hot and cold water up stairs. Bath room and water closet. Apply to P. P. D. Kirlin, 0 South Main street. 13-10-tf Positively the Last Week, The readers of the HeuAld who have not yet witnessed the wonderful exposition of mechanical art at the corner Main and Oak streets, should do so at once, as this is posi tively the last week, and you may take the Ueeald'b word for it that you are missing something really wonderful if you fail to see the automatic marvels. ri--ip.B Hen's and Women's Gloves. Fine guaranteed kid gloves in all the new colors, and not a poor glove in the lot. livery glove we sell bears our cuar- nntce, which means your money back if they don't wear right. Cashmere Gloves and 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 Brush sets and other useful and nppropriate novelties, from 25c. to $3.00 each. Holiday Umbrellas. Good Silk umbrellas for a dollar and upwards, More Holiday Hints. Ladies' Silk Garters 19c,, ajc, sec, and 75c, Holiday Ribbons For Fancy Work. We've the right ribbon stock lo pick from, and sell pure silk satin ribbons at the following special prices i No. 5, 4c.j No. 7, 6c; No. 9, Sc. Nos. 12 and 16, 10c.; No, 22, I2c. There are Others. We can name hundreds of other choice "l new goods suitable for presents, such as - - line sums, neckwear, underwear or Hosiery. Table Linens. Towels, Napkins, Bureau Scarfs, Che nille or Tapestry Curtains or Covers, I .ace lurtains and a hundred pretty tilings tor Household use or adornment, for our in Child's Gum Boots Is a useful present Christmas.: buy at store, cheapest place town. Ladies' Over Gaiters 1 Seventeen Cents the pair ; regular 25c. goods, Long Leggings for Ladies and Girls j we have them Endless Furniture Varieties. The piano and lurnlture warcrooms of O'Neill Bros., on South Main street, have douued their holiday attire, every available space being occupied by suites of every de scription, sideboards, rockers, fancy tables, several of the best makes of pianos, etc., etc., for the holiday trade. Their reputation for popular prices needs no explanation, as their motto has always been, "We will not be undersold by any competitors." A cordial reception awaits all holiday purchasers at O'Neill Bros., piano and furnituro ware- rooms, 100 South Main street. 12-15-tf -Headquarters for the We Are Now Ready for-s THE HOLIDAY TRADE. 1 OUR purchases for Christmas gifts should be made where you can buy the best goods for the least money. Our reputation for GOOD' GOODS AND LOW PRICES is well established, which is fully- shown by the business we 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 $1 to $12.50 each. Ostrich and Coque Collarettes, Sofa Pillows, Head Rests, Ladies' and Children's Kid Gloves, Towels, Napkins, Chemlle 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 Fuo, Roman and Em broidery Silks only 3c. per skein. o OUR COAT ROOM o Is the centre of attraction; look through it and pick out what you want at 25 per ct. less than the ssme would cost you elsewhere. We sell the DELINEATOR and carry a full line of BUTTERICK PAPER PATTERNS. P.J. GAUGHAN, - 2f N. Main St. Silver novelties of every description. assortment at lirumm's. Big Don't 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 Fine Open-- Pace Watch Stem Winding, Stem Setting and Warranted, only This same Watch warranted, with a double case, only $4.00 $5.00 COME AND EXAMINE THEM, CHRISTMAS PRESENTS PITHY POINTS. Uappenlngs Throughout the Region Chron icled for Hasty Perusal. There is not much consolation for theatre goers in reading newspaper "roasts" on hum shoTTS, after they have appeared hero. Tho employes of the l ti 11. U. S I. Uo. In the .Ashland and Girardvillo districts were paid yesterday afternoon. There will ho 110 fair held by St. Joseph's church, Girardvllle, this year. This Is done to iusure the success of tho Lost deck, fair which opens next Saturday. Francis Deegan yesterday removed his household goods to Pottsvllle, whore he will reside in tho future. The carriers say tbey can easily distinguish an Increase in the mall with tho near ap proach of X-mas. The different lodges aro nominating ofllccrs for the ensuing term. To-day Is the last opportunity for regis tration. Philadelphia and New York wore the centres of a severe snow storm yesterday, five inches deep, wbilo in these parts wo had none. Uax Levit shews the biggest and the finest line of gents silk umbrellas ever displayed in Shenandoah. Judge Savidge will to-morrow hear argu ment for a new trial for Theodore Elsen hower, convicted of murdering John , Schwlndt. Beginning yesterday the I'ottsville shops of tit Heading Coal & Iron Company will work eight hours a day Instead of 10 as here tofore. Werk commencesat 7:30 and stops at 4:30. It has always been customary to work hort time during tho winter. The county officials are now busily en gaged in closing up their work preparatory to vacating their several offices on the first Monday in January. One week more and Christmas will be here. The bore hole at the Ashland reservoir is odwn 1,730 feet. The drill men expect to strike the sand measures, and the water at 2,000 feet. Tho Keystone Social Club, of Ashland. will hold a masquerade skating party at. the Metropolitan Kink, ou Wednesday evening, Uecember 23d. The McIIale-Olbson boxing match, 25 rounds, will be pulled off at the Palace Theatre, Girardvllle, on Tuesday evening. uecember 22. Golden Opportunities. Sweeping bargains in brussels, lugraln and rag carpets. All the newest and best weaves. Also a special drive In ladles' fine fur capes, a golden opportunity for buyers. Our dress goods assortment is one of the finest. At P.J. MONAOlIAN'S 12-11-lw SO South Main street. Ladies' gold watches, the largest assortment in the county. At Drumm't. OPEN EVERY DAY Go to the Shenandoah Dental Kooms for painless extraction of teeth. Gold and Silver fillings. If your artiflcal teeth do not suit you call to see us. All examinations free. Wo make all kinds of plates. Gold Crowns,. Aluminum Crowns Logan Crowns, Crown and Bridgo work and all operations that por tain to Dental Surgery. No chargos for extracting when plates aro ordered. We are the only users of vitalized, air for the painless extraction of teeth. SHENANDOAH Dental : Roomsu (Tltman'a Block) East Centre Street. OQlce Hours: 7 a. m. to 8 p. m. MISCELLANEOUS. JANUARY 4th Beginning ot next session of BLOOMSBURG STATED -NORMAL SGHOOL. Write for Information to J. A.WELSH, ESTItAYKI). To the premises of tlio under signed on Drceinber tlth, a hiiiaU cow. brinulo color. Owner can linve the name by proving property and pnylni; all exiionses. Jonw IIoh'man. 12-15-3t Mahanoy City ltcservo r. IHOlt HUNT Two htoreroonia and dwelling, ! Koa. 21) and 31 North Main street, (or tlio ;ear 18'J7, ucKiiinlng April 1st. .cuior, rturm juain street. Apply tc J. IC 12-11-lw T OST, STBAYED OK STOLEN. A l.cni-I,, hound with blaelc earn, lto.lv .tMiftwl lllrn it coach dog, black spot on rump. Suitable re ward will be puld for return to F. II. Magnrcle, Shenandoah, Ta. 12-1M( T VANTltD. Ono rellablo man for every town IT iu Uchuvlkill cotintv to reiirr.Riifc nn litt- to-dateDulldlueand Loan Association. Splendid chance for ox-insuranco man. Address, Mutin eer Eastern I'enrnv, Lansford, l'a. 12-12-Ct FOB BENT. Two nice unfurnished room, well heated. Apply at No. 211 West Oak ttieet. 13-5-11 TjlOB RENT. A nice room, sreond floor. 7 suitable, for ofilce purposes. Apnly at IjlOB SALE. A doublo properly, on Lino street. Nom. 1S3 ami 1XS tni nt.,.h..n !.. quire of Mrs, I'ellx MoMannainan, on'l.lno street. 10-lS-tt cnmsTrms mmmi. OVERCOATS I OVERCOATS 1 I Before purchasing your Clnistmos presents of Men's and Boys' Overcoats, Men's and Boys' Storm Coats, Chil dren's Astrakhan and Chinchilla Reef, era, Winter Caps, (lloves, Underwear, etc., call on us and save the price of your Christmas turkey. No large show windows, but great reductions In Holiday Clothing. ROCHESTER CLOTHING HOUSE, Cor. Main and Cherry Bis. Ham Block, IV i p I Stamped Goods Linens i' ulcboaril orstnnd. 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