SPECIAL PHENOMENAL SALE. Iff ? jf J" " --SJ jL aft! . TrgSwm o. I I " i. .11 FUVI llWfl Witt Jlil ttoKi 1 1 Hi I MAUANOY CITY. In llase Hull GOOD CLOTHES AT HALF PRICE. THE GRAND CHRISTMAS STORE. K nrc exerting our 1cst efforts to make tile urcalcst Kcciuctlons in iticcs ever presented before to the Holiday, Shoppers of the Slicnniidonli Vnlley. We have just aimpletcd tnkinj; another of our famous stock inventories, including new lots of this season's Overcoats and Suits bought from the grant assignees sale, resulting in an enormous list of Bargains. All these goods nre bright, new, stylish and of the best make. Men's lf.mcy Suitings, Hoys' Suits and Children's Novelties almost given away; vou'll be surprised at the prices. Sec our grand holiday jjoods. Stylish hats, smoking jackets, best line of kid gloves, mufflers, latest styles of scarfs. Heautiful line of neckwear specially for the holidays. Handsome silk suspenders, Hats and Caps of the latest novelties. Gold and Silver Hhirts, made up specially for ns the best in the world. Don't forget the place. ONE-PRICE CLOTHING HOUSE, o 1. REFOWICH, Prop. Oand 1JC South Main Street, Shenandoah, Pa. Dentil ot a I'ormi-r Favorite Circles. Mahanov City, Dec. 21. Michael C. He Carl died yesterday from pneumonia, lie was 30 years of age and is survived by a wife mid child. The deceased, in Ids earlier days, was a clever baseball player and all 'round athlete. Ho was a member of the old l'hoeuir lime ball club In 187, '78 and '70 and ulayed with tho Washington, of tho National League, in 1890. His arm gavo out and lio was subuxpuntly an umpire In tbe Central l'enusylvanis League. Of lato years he lias served as bartender iu the various hotels in till' town anil was last employed iu Mclllhcnny's cafe. Funeral Wednesday aftornnon. Mrs. Guy I!. Irish was taken suddenly ill while at service iu Hie Methodist Kplseopal Lute biliousness, dyipensb church yesterday morning and removed to patlon, sour stomach, i. Timely Suggestion, A very sensible and Judicious Christmas Is a nice umbrella. Wo have them with sil ver trimmed or plain handles, In gloria silk, at sacrificing prices. At Maley ', the jeweler. Mora diamonds at Uoldermau's than any storo in tho county. Tlie Concentric Point on which tho various circles of humanity de-. pond for their purchasos In film footwear for ladies' and cents', misses', youth's and chil dren, Is Womcr's shoo emporium, 121 North Main street. LierlliS! i Tout a to rlmldii. . district In K ncrlcu presents, during the mtcrscason, vn i ::uiy Varied attraction as Mate of Florida lleslilc us ilelightlul mate, which t.i unu uscatiin? from the eold d unhenlthfiif chances nf tho North seems at ethereal It )s pru-cuimeiitly a laud of u plcasur Alung its eleven mmilrcil ' salt w.i coast and in its twelve IV-w r lakes nre fish of almo&t ..l.k ..nrl. IV...,, tt... ... m.iir nml otlif-rs nf ?i mow ' ti r Nun hero in all our broad UH. r llnd a greater variety of kn rt. most enthusiastic hunter r turkeys, bears, panthers. I i....... i.-....i. t . ......... ftlP. .11, ,11. .l0 lilluiibii mt mini; cu ri'uum. wiiuii in i 1,1 uii fdiiud iu abundance through-1 T ic more novel snort of al- the more adventurous tourist. npulhks climate, its orange ; voriaud hikes, its boating ami fishing nud hunting, and its inri'Sffi l-liirtilii nrpKftilK 11111 ivji imI ' tonne vniciuiunariuu, mo jovor ... ......... i. i. ....... I by special train January i.'o, , nd 23, and March II. Tho first 'l annul oi u feiijuurn ui iwu ciiuuiiiii mini; ut ucia iui iiiu 1 be valid to return until Mav ra ns. tho round trip, $50 00 from New 1.00 from I'hlla.lclphia, and iiropor- inaio raws irom oiner poiuis. For tieketj, Itineraries and other iiiforma on, apply to ijckot agents, special booking (ices, or addrtos tleo. W. Iloyd, Assistant rneral l'nB',eii!rcr Aeent.llroad street statiun. Iiiladiiiphla uursioca oi primroses, in moom, cannot ie laten for variety. Payne's nursery, (lirard- tue, is-i-i-ut-cou The St Louis (Uobe-I)emocrat Send- Weekly Tuesday and Friday eight pages each issue sixteen pages every week only one dollar a year, is unquestionably tbo biggest, best and cheapest national news journal published in the United Statis. .Strictly Hopublicau in politics, it still gives all the news, and gives It at least three days earlier than it can be had from any weekly paper published anywhere. It is indispensa ble to the fanner, inercliaut or professional man who ihhircs to keep promptly and thoroughly posted, but has not the time to lead a largo daily paper; while its gicat variety of well selected reading matter makes it iuvaluablo as a home and family paper. I'ciuember tho price, only one dollar a year. Sample copies free. Address, tli.mii: PitisTiNa Co., St. I.ouis, Mo. her home. She is much improved to-day William Oucawiz has been sent to jail on a charge of defrauding William Obort, a meat dealer of I.chightou. Tho shanty on the r.hnwood rollicry, which was a rendezvous for the hobo element, was destroyed by the (). & I. polico yesterday. It was burned down. Tho bomu of Mrs. 12. Stone, on East Maha noy street, was tho steno of a pleasant gathering Saturday evening, the occasion being the 21st birthday celebration of her son, James Stone. Tho funeral of Andrew Polack, who was killed by a fall of rock at tho North Maha noy colliery, on Friday, took place yester day aud was attended by the St. John, St. Fetor and St. Paul Societies and tho Ci.uous band . Tho fourth gamo of foot ball between the Park and New Boston teams was played on Saturday aud resulted in a Bcore of 2 to 0 in favor of tho Park team. Tho final game will bo playod at Dolau's park, Pottsville, on Christmas afternoon, for 0 a sido. Joseph llccker, aged 33, died yesterday from typhoid fever. Ho was a member of tho I. O. O. F., Harrigari and Knights of Honor. His wife aud two children survive; him. Tho Itoyal Arcanum I.odgo of Delano, celebrated its 5th anniversary on Saturday oreniug. cured by Hood's Pills. headache , v n 111 v.- i T'.. y !i Uu constb i.niptly i nork easily and thoron; lily, llcst after dinner p'P.s. 25 cents. All drucel,';s. Prepared by C. I. Hood & Co.. Lowell, Mass. The only Pill to tako with Hood-s Sarsaparllla. IilEUOUSON'H THBATltU, ; 1'. 3. FisnuusoK, Makaubb. I The (Merinos.. Farcy Pcrfuhrxc Atorvizcr.s. Silver novelties of every description. assortment at llrumm's. Ilig PITHY P0IKTB. Handsome Bottles of the Finest Odors in Dainty Boxes. HOIvLV DRANCHUS." -lamonds, watches, rings, silverware, ncy goods, cut glass and banquet lamps ill, Tlmcilm, n, ell I- .l.n.lna at A 11, ,1,1, .r. I1U O. -HOLLY WREATHS. WSm DRUG SIM, 106 INI. IVIaln Street. i. w V 4 V V U IS U U. Cl Tt m Mr IX IJ oliday News. Honest Worth in Everything We Show in 5 ureat Holiday Stock. Our Public Appreciate Enterprise Which Prompts Our Holiday c Lmi ticiuiis. uui rv iiiuuws uic uul a Hint OI Beauty of the Store's Interior But Come See. Happenings Throughout tho Heglou Clirou leletl fur Huhty l'erusal. T. M. Scanlan, the adiablo paying teller at tho Merchants National Hank, bas purchased from ox-Snator II. J. Monaghan, tho pro perty at 100 West Cherry street, whore ho now resides, .lames Gruber, of flirardville, and Miss Cora Price, of Lost Creek, wcro married on Wednesday. Dr. Wendell Ileber will leave Pottsvillo this week aud locato in Philadelphia. The liar examining committee will meet on Wodnesday to eiamlno candidates for ad mission to the liar. This is tho shortest day In the year. Tho I.ehigh collieries will work four days this week, commencing to-day. It will be three months before tho new hos pital atthe Almshouse is ready for occupancy. Girardville receives a tax of Ri.OO each for tnelvo cars from tho Traction Company. The residents of North Jardln street aro omplaiuing becauso miscreants make it a practice to removo door mats from their doors. The police should keep an eye on these youngsters. Ashland expects to get a new Reading de pot. Pittsburg's coffee wagon, that went to all fires to supply the firemen, bus been abandoned. Bert Ford, aged II, of Allegheny, fell 30 feet, landing on his head, nud escaped unhurt. The Jury iu tho caso of tho Dodson brothers, charged with tho murder of Lewis llclinan, which went out at lirookvillo Satur day, is still out. Tho Lehigh Vnlley railroad will hereafter only handle Important freight on Sunday. ONE WI!UK, COMMENCING Monday, December 21. CHRISTIAS MATINUU. Xo Performance on Thursday Night. Extraordinary Engagement SAGES X. La Motto Sage, A. M., Ph.D., L. L. .; Ogla Helene Sage, oxaUtcd by Dr. drain lllo O. (Ircy, A. 11. McDole, M. A. and others In a Marvelous Production of LE-GRANDE HYPNOTISM AltnictfiiK the Most Cultured Audiences ever seen in theatres. At the Park Theatre, Pliilnilclplila, prices were 61,50 to 2-"c. Hero exactly the name production w ill be given nt the following ppcclul prices: Gallery, 15c, Jlalcany, 2Gc, Parquet Circle, 36c, Parquet, SOc BIG 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 weathcrand the approaching holiday season. Wc are compelled to do this as the weather is against us and our mammoth store is over crowded with SUITS and OVERCOATS, which must be disposed of, as the follow ing will show : Illue Iilnek and Drown Heaver Overcoats $7.50, now 5(5.25 Melton " 10.00, " " " " " Kersey, " 12.00, " ' and Illnck Imported Melton " 10.00, " " Mack nnd llrown ClilnelilUn " 11.00, " " and Illnck Imported Chinchilla" H.00, " Heavy, Bin Nop NIcEcrheiiil Suits, llluo nnd Illnck, were 89.60, now $7,00 Heavy, Small Nop NIRcrlicnd Bulls, Mm. nnd Illnck, wcro SS.CO, now $6.00 AH our heavy stock of Clothing reduced 30 per ct. BOYS' and CHILDREN'S SUITS, Wc have by the carload, and arc disposing of them ot 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 Storejnd Show Windows in the County. MAMMOTH CLOTHING HOUSE, L. GOLDIN, Proprietor. and 1 1 South Main Street, Shenandoah, Pa. 7.50 8.30 X2O0 S.00 9.30 We Are Now Ready for-s THE HOLIDAY TRADE. T 1SL1IK.13 li:.,, lir Copes as well ns Plush or i ape , are marked at tempting 'OlTl, Sjnpes worth S7.50, now :fiti 'jM ani' fur edge. Cloth rof f' a Kood one j you Jjj j ay lull as iiiulIi more ei ncr, our 3 are correct 111 stjle nsiH e "res; Stuffs 1' cr. luie uui man a nice ures ave every weave and shnde prices run from 10c. to f ir Xmas dress buying, in h Henrietta 50c, any oilet Soaps. tuii.il purchase enables us to sell fi 3 P'ecw in uox, lor 5c, ffs and Boas 'er prices than cost of material, 1 - ----- - nas i,i4l ilr.yi, tn r.irw from l,rtl(.r i jr k money than any oilier house, 1 ;a, 'innuKercnieis, 5c, cacn j tuc J,o.T3 xll t ercni ,tt , , .WW. ' n 1 othrr stores, l ine Silk for men or women, with tial, at riimt prices flen's and Women's Gloves. Fine guaranteed kid gloves in all the new colors, and not a poor glove in the lot. livery clove we sell bears our Guar antee, which means your money back if tney uon t wear right, vasumere Uloves and Mittens to suit all in price or quality. Fancy Articles. We have n rich collection of fine hand painted boxes of Celluloid or richly carv cd Metal Iloxes for gloves, ties, hand kerchiefs, jewelry, etc. Comb and llrush sets and other useful and appropriate novelties, irom 25c. to ?3.oo eacli. Holiday Umbrellas. Good Silk umbrellas for a dollar and upwards. More Holiday Hints. Ladies' Silk Garters 19c, 25c, 50c ana 75c. Holiday Ribbons For Fancy Work. We've the right ribbon stock to pick from, and sell pure silk sstin ribbons at the following special prices i No. 5, c,j No. 7, 6c.j No. 9, 8c, Nos, 12 and 16, ioc.j No. 22, I2c, There are Others. We can name hundreds of other choice new goods suitable for presents, such as fine shirts, neckwear, underwear or 1 1 osier)'. sercm watt Ku, Stamped Goods Table Linens. TowcK Napkins, llureau Scarfs, Che nille or Taiieslry Curtains or Clovers, lace Curtains and a hundred nrettv tlunus for household use or adornment. I Father McManut Deud. Kev. H. J. llcJIanus, former pastor of tho Catholic church at Lost Creek, died yester day at tho Trcsliyterian hospital, Philadel phia, nil ere ho underwent an opcratiou on Friday to believe lilui of an abscess in his left ear that had given him considerable trouble for somo timo pait. Dr. lliddlu was tolesraphud for on S.ituidny. Father Hc ilanus was stationed at Doylestown. Buy your sllrpers at Storo. tliu Factory Slice rilltSOKAI. MKXTION. Christmas Candy Free 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 $i to $12.50 each. Ostrich and Coque Collarettes, Sofa Pillows, 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, aud best lilo, Roman aud Em broidery Silks only'3C. per skein. o OUR COAT ROOM o SNOW STORM IN WHTTELOGTS SHOE STORE WINDOWS. Commencing this evening we will give each buyer of shoes a Christmas Box of Candy. William E. James, one of the local corps of public school teachers, returned home yester day from Philadelphia, whoro lie underwent an operation. Tbe physicians say the opera tion was a successful ous. Mai. John Finney, of tho Minors' Journal, circulated among political friends here yesterday. I!ov. II. V. O'RcillT, rector of the Church of tho Annunciation, was a noon passenger to Philadelphia. Messrs. Winer Johnson and James Whalcn. of Lost Creek, returned homo from Philadel phia yesterday. llunroe T. Schrcfller, of tho Millersville Normal school, is tho cuest of his sister, lira. Harry Shlpp, en South Jardiu street. J, A. slandourattonded the wedding of a friend in lit, Carmel yesterday. Miss Liully kriclc spent to-day iu Potts ville. J. J. KerslaVe, of the Dickinson Seminary, yesterday led the prayer meeting of the Christian Endeavor society of tho M, E. church. Merrs. John Medallis and Andrew Me- lusVey drovo to Mahauoy City yesterday with a floe pair of steeds. Harry l.rwin, of the Philadelphia Dental College, is homo to spend tho holidays. Ladles' velvet slippers at 3'J cents per pair. Wiiitjjlock's Shoe Stohe, Slippers for Christmas We lead all other stores; large assortment, prices the lowest. BOYS' CARPET SLIPPERS Sizes 11 to 2, at 25ctS. Ladies' Velvet House Slippers, 39 CtS. HEN'S SLIPPERS Large line to select from. nnent of the Worthy l'nor. At tho uieetioK of the Y. W. C. U. on Sat urday ovenlug, it was decided to ask for contributions from the people of the town in behalf of the worthy poor, and to that end a committee of Ave was appointed to receive contributions ou Wednesday evening, at their hall in the lleddall building. Contri butions of any kind will bo received and dis tributed among those In destitute circntn stanccs. Those of our readers who can spare the means, should assist in making Christmas n merry one for their less fortunate neighbors Is the centre of attraction; look through it and pick out' what you want at 25 per ct. Js than the same would cost you elsewhere. We sell the DELINEATOR and carry a full line of BUTTERICK PAPER PATTERNS. P. J. GAUGHAN, - 27 N. Main St. Father Dint Wins Ills Case. New Youk, Doc. 21. In tho supremo court In Brooklyn tho suit of FnthcrDeut against tho Friars minor of tho Ordor of St. Frnucls for 150,000 damagos has been dismissed. A sottloment was offocted for 110,000, nnd tho plaintiff received tho money ou Saturday. Tho indictment against Father Dont for nllogod perjury was dismissed Saturday on motion of the district attornoy. Father Dont sued tho order of St. Francis for to0,000, and out of that suit dovolo;od a chargo of porjury ngalnst tho priest, upon which ho was Indicted. Dynamite Victim's Widow llrlngs Suit. Lancaster, Pa,, Doc. 21. Mrs. Annie K. Borgstressor lias brought suit for f25,- 000 damages ngalnst tho Pennsylvania Tolonhouo company for the loss of her husband, who was killed by a dynamlto explosion at Now Holland, on August last. Borgstrossor was the drlvor of tho company's wngon, on which some dyna mlto had boon storod, ana which was ex plodod through tho carelessness, It is al leged, of somo of tho company's employes. Diamonds, watches, rings, silverware. fancy goods, cut glass and banquet lamps with Dresden or silk shades, at A. Holder-man's. Ulekert's Cufe Announcement. Fried Chicken. Stewed Chicken. Chicken, Clam and Oyster Soup. Oysters Stowed, Fried, Panned, ou Toast and Scalloped. Extra Fine Large Saddle Rocks. llluo Points and Primes. Fresh Lobster aud Lobster Salad. Surloiu Steak. Lamb Chops, Hamburger Steak. Ulmor's Fresh Sausage. Fish Cakes. Uara. Swiss Cheese. Orders for anything in the eating line pre pared at short notice. Special attention given to the ladles' and gentlemen's dining room on the second floor. We havo received to-day a number of Sus quehanna canvass backs, red-head, black head and malard ducks direct from Balti more. Also a West Virginia buck deer. OPEN EVERY DAY CHILD'S GUM BOOTS are useful for Christmas Gifts, buy them at store and save money. fli of Shooting Alntcli mi Christmas, A grand shooting match will tako place on Christmas Day, in the rear of Ilsird's field, for a big fat hog. The match will begin at jiirrrvHe rl Tr,lr DnfTC 0 o'clock In the nu ruing, and the large nun.- iHClN O UUwl. DUUlO an house. , ' . . ... Hmr fit- rii- clnro wit .id unil eu comes. Dome oi mo u ..iu.,, w ........ . --.ma iunu mil pariicipaie your family phyt ou the ground Harry our 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 Face Watch $4.00 $5.00 Go to the Shenandoah Dental Itooms foi painless extraction of teeth. Gold and Silver fillings. If your artiflcal teeth do not suit you call to see us. All examinations free. We make all kinds of plates. Gold Crowns, Aluminum Crowns Logan Crowns, Crown and Bridge work and all operations that per tain ro uenui ciurgory. No charces for cxtractine when plates are ordered. We are the only users of vitalized air for the painless extraction of teeth. SHENANDOAH Dental : Rooms. (Titman's Block) Eaet Centre Street. Offloo Hours: 7 a. m. to 8 p. m. sell the best in the market. P.. L Stem Winding, Stem Settinc and Warranted, only This same Watch warranted, with a double case, only COME AND EXAMINE THEM, CHRISTMAS PRESENTS Fine Groceries, Butter and Eggs, Flour and Feed. Our dellreiy wagon ft wait your order. Good a dHvred promptly. WILLIAM H. HUSSER, 26 Bast Centre Street. MISCELLANEOUS. IjlOIt SALIC Valuable properlr, 211 and 213 ! V.st Oak strests: all modern Improve menti excellent location t good sewerage i two dwellings on rear of lot. Apply at 231 West Lloyd street. 12-2Mw FOIl ItKNT.-Hrlck dwelling house. 8 rooms, 26 Kst Oak street. Apply at No. 28 West Lloyd street lw-.od WANTED. - Young lady I f sin lype ary. Call at wnnted lt nnluli Icturrs. No eiierIcnco ncces 0 B, Main street. T OST, BTItAYED Oil STOI.I5N.-A beaglo Ji liound with black cars, body spotted like a i ub, iihmjk spot on rump, ward will lie paid lor return to 1 sncnaiuioaii, ra. uultable tom K. Mngnrgle, 12-H-tf ' FOIt HUNT Two nice unfurnished rooms, well heated. Apply at No. 211 West Oak 12-S-tt TjlOIt KENT. A nice room second floor, ' suitable for oft! ce nuniosea. Annlv nt
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