HOOKS & BROWN THU last wnmc This week we vi over offered. We will not carry am be sold. These prices will interest on. TOOK 1 tr II Hfef & BROWN. WE QUOTE A I:TO1RICES s ,Tree Ornamenta Now 1 th tire to fret tin- l't - you ever w. pm balls i mid 3 for Sc. Thistil ornaments, 6 for Sc nrnl tip. I Tfnsol,6yardsforso. I DOLLS. $ Our 08c Drcl Doll il n surprise. We fifivc some m low fl 25c . 'X Kid Body Dolls, 21c, 45c, 95c. Patent Head " 18 inches long, 19c. f BOOKS. If yon want BnorirMMit, liore l 1 - where you mn Kti It Tlie bent value lolblo for the money. Toy books in colors, 5c up. "Liuen books, 5c up. Children's story book, 10c up. 'dufaSonnd 6O0 hook ore not eqwilhxl In town. -Select Notes on the S. S. Lessons (or iSoS are now ready at our spe inl price of $1.00. ,: Catholic I'rnycr books from 65c to jM.oo. Should be 75c to $1.25. E a5n. 1 BilflHtb the best barirntiis wt have k over, liven thing must 9 blWt Of the n',1 ....... n.iA mil i XM no ono. Mftors, etc., 5c. .telegraph Boy. Bicycle . 3C. ndia Game, 25c. ft.oo everywhere. Here OY8. ttd three cars, 21c ur. ler Trucks at 44c to 08c. , Wagons, Sulkies, Mcchanl- CBOless variety. fCCIAL. Teachtrs Bible, $1.25. fjc, 48c, 95c. 9c. :. 08c. 1.00 sire at 80c. fi.oo, jt,aj,$a.so.3.oo. IttOO up. I, 75c up. $c up. NOTI Visit our store. Examine cjWtfr rapci. Ctompin our prices and we are cfinviriced you will do your shopping her. HOOKS & BROWH. Prevent Pneumonia Prevention is always better than euro, even when euro is possible. But so -many times pneumonia is not cured that prevontion becomos tho natural act of that instinct of solf preservation which is " tho first law of nature." Pneumonia can be pre vented and is ofton cured by tho use of Ayer's Cherry Pectoral. "Some years ago I had a severs cold and was threatened with pneumonia. I could neither est nor sleep, and was in a wretched condition. I procured a bottle of Ayer's Cherry Pectoral and took it according to tho directions, and at tho end of fifteen dsysw as as well and sound as before the attack. I have recommended it in many cases of pneu monia since, and have never known it to fall in effecting a cure." JOHN HENRY, St. Joseph, La. " I was attacked with n cold that settled on my lungs, and defied the skill of my phy sicians so that they considered me incurable. At last I began to use Ayer's Cherry Pectoral and was entirely cured after having taken two bottles." FRANCISCO A. SEVERIANO, Taunton, Mass. I Carp $2 lo$3 inps, Fancy Glass Shades. Silk itbid Hamlltd- irjjives. Porks. if " " " iros. Silver ' " Stjfll " A r T..annnnj tt r.l. " A Tablespoons, $3 do- SWALM'S HARDWARE STORE. JEWELER TO RETIRE. A boon to Christmas shoppers in search of holiday gifts. Our stock, which is a large . one, will be closed out at 10 per cent, below cost. Amazing bar gains can be obtained, I will de vote my entire attention to the Optical and Repairing Dept. This is a golden opportunity to lovers ot jewelry never offered before at this time and in the height of the Christmas season. Thos. Buchanan, JEWEL. ER, NO. 7 SOUTH S1A.IN ST. RUPTURE CURED. A Specialist on Rupture from Williamspnrt " . will visit ; Shenandoah Every Thursdaj AT THE Ferguson House, from 9 a. m. till 1:31 p. m Rupture permanently and quickly Cured o no pay. Written guarantee to absolutely cure all kinds of Rupture without operation or detention from business. Absolutely no Danger. . . Examination Free. loo persons cured in Sunbury, Shamokin. Mt. Carmel and vicinity who can be referred -to. Charges and terms moderate and within reacfi ofall." '' T PHILADBUPHIfl CHEAP STORE. 29 W. Centre Street. Dealer In Fruit and Contectlonery, Huts, Cigars, Tobacco and Toys. Mixed and 8 to SOoper U, 8j! " lbs for o ?fc::.:...vr......:. i. w $ nSSZZ 70er)b BARGAINS IN CIGARS, 17c Per Box. .im 0. BIWWAN, " TEACHER OP MUSIC, IAW AIID OBiT. No. 81 W. WUHe etrsst. Shenandoah, Va. 'HARA'S LIVERY ! BOARDING AND SALES STABLES, Undertaking in - - - - all its Branches. Open Day and Night. Cor. White Mansion and Lloyd (House Streets, f Stables, Shenandoah. J MAHANOY CITY. FREE EYE EXAMINATION ! Dotou have hcadai.hr, or fuel drowsy after reading a short tune, oi when reading do the lelterslr words run tofjether I It you have any oflliese symptoms your eyes need atten tion. Kb cases of astiL'in.ilism and muscular dcficicRy carefully torrecteel and every pair of glasseftuaranteed to be satislactory. EzamSuttlon Uade at tbo House or at Our Store. I0IY1AS BUCHANAN, OPTICIAN, NoJT South Main Street. OAVlON'S FRUNITURE HOUSE, 21 and 123 North Main St. IL Ciserri Pectord is put up in half-size bottles at half price 50 cents. "The lileHln." 'Tho Idenli," which filled a succcssrul cn- gagemout here several days ago, nro now oc cupying the boards at Kaler's opora house in Mnbanoy City, for three nights. Ab they nro lavurites In Slieiisnnonh. many from this town will ernsu the opportunity of enjoying good show in u pretty and comfortablo opera bnue. A Mighty Nice Tlilni; for Coughs. What? Pan-Tina, Sflo. At anihkr Urps , drug stnYe. in ossiog. Dylnc Mntlinr PIcniN For 31urcloro, Susquehanna, Pa., Dee. 30. Flora Sweet, .aged 40, about midnight shot her mother, Mrs. Elvira Sweet, -nged 60, In the breast with a revolver, inflicting a wound from which the latter died In about an hour. The daughter said the shooting was the result of a quar rel. The mother. ln her ante-mortem statement, said the daughter had been in 111 health for many years, and was not to blame. Youthful I'oi'Kcr Convicted. Lanrarter, Pa., Dec. 20. The Jury in the ease ot William A. Heboid, the 18-year-old hoy accused of forcery, re tired at a late hour Saturday night and yesterday morning brought In a verdict of guilty, with a recommendation to mercy. HIb counsel, Colonel B. Frank Eehelman, made a motion in arrest of jugdment. Mrs T. J. Dsvios visited friends at St. Clair to day. Mr 11. Hunter and Mrs. N. W. lied- dall spent to-day visiting friends at l'ottavillo. Thomas Leo was amoue the townsmen who made business trips to l'ottsvillo to-day. Mrs. Edgar Lewis, neo Grumm, of Wllkosbarre, Is home to spend the holidays with her mother, Mrs. Mary Qrumm, of North Main street. Miss Kate I'oolim.wlid spent tho past three months visiting friends in Wilkesbarro, has returned home. Thomas Scott, of Mt. Cnrniol, was n visitor to town Saturday evening. Miss MHggie lircunau lias returned from Phlladelpl ia to spend the Christmas holidays with her parent. . Mrs. William B. IXtvls left town this morning for Butte, Montana, to join her hus Miss Clifford, of Bast Centre street, was a pasmntrr to Philadelphia to-day. T. .II. Hutchison, cf Sunbury, was a vHtor to town to-day. Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Evau?, of Mt. Curniol, were visitors to town on Saturday evening. J. J. Kcrslako, a student at tho Dickin son seminary, Wllliamsport, Is home to spend his Christmas vacation. Mr. and Sirs. Templin, of Ellaugownu, celebrated tho fifteenth anniversary of their wedding at their homo Saturday evening and entei tallied a number of friends. Prof. L. A Freeman, formcily superin tendent of public Bcbools of town, and now bicated at Pawtuckct, It. I., was a visitor to town yesterday and to-day. Mr. Freemati is the gutxst of Prof. W. N. Ehrhart, of Maha- noy City. Claude IMniell issufl'ering from an illneta that threatens to develop into pneumonia. II. M. Wasley, of tho Mcdico-Cbirurgical College, Philadelphia, has returned borne for the holidays. Mlsa Laura Acker was entertained by relatives at Tamaqua yesterday. . Miss Hannah Davis is homo from Blooms- burg to spend her Christmas vacation at the parental homestead. Mis4 Inini Stride and brother. Jesse, of Mabuuny City, wore guests of relatives in town yesterday. Miss Margaret Brennnn, a student in the Ui'iad strict Conservatory of Music, Phila delphia, is being warmly greeted by bor numerous friends here. Sho is. borne to spend Christmas. Mls5 Laura Fohuer has returned from tv.e Quaker City hero she had taken a sov eial weeks course in fancy need'e work. John Cranage, president of tho Glrard ville Borough Council, was a visitor to town lust night Miss Nellie Wntklns, of Lakewood, N. .1., is spending the holiday season in town. Prof. M. II. Carey and Gilbert Ferguson, of Lost Click, spent last evening with lady friends In town. The Hon. John F. Smith, of Westminster, Mu., Judge of tbo Circuit Court of Carroll Co., Md., says: "I have used Salvation Oil for rheumatism. Its effects wero prompt at d lasting. Held For Surety. Anthony Bealkus was head in $300 bail by .Tmtlce Toomey this morning on a cbargo of nircly of tho peace preferred by Mary Malouus. Free to Our Headers. Our reader will bo pleased to learn that the eminent physician and sciemUt. Dr. Kil mer, after yen is of remarrh and study, has discovered and given to the world a must re markable remedy, known as Hwamp-lioot, for tho cure of kidney and bladder troubles : tho generous offer to send a bottlo free that all may test its wonderful merits without expense, is in itself suUlcient to give the public confidence and a desire to obtain it. Swntnp-ltoot has an established reputation as tho most successful remedy, and is receiving tho hearty endorsement of all up to-date physicians, hospitals and homes. If our men and women readers are In need of a medi cine of this kind no time should bo lost in sending tholr name and address to Dr. Kilmer & Co., Blugbaraton, N. Y., and receive a samplo bottlo and pamphlet, both sent ali solutely free by mall. The regular sizes may be obtained at tho drug stores. When writ ing please suy you rend tliis liberal offer in tho Herald. st How's Your Cough 1 Pan-Tina cures It. S6o. At Grubler Bros.. drug store. J'oi' ni. "i i..nit y oovIcIcmI. Akrr n, O., Decj 20. The lawyers of Itonile Cot tell, tl hoy who was sen tenced lo the lipnftemlary for l!fp about a year ngn for killing Alvln Stone, his wife onl hlied man, say the boy was wrongfully convicted. They assprt that a canfesslon wae extorted from the boy by a detective. The lawyers say they know the real murderer, and have almost ;nough evidence to convict him. They promise to cause his arrest soon. A Sure Cure for Coughs and Colds. That's what Pan-Tina Is. 85c. At Or ibler Bros., drug store. TO CUK15 A COI.I) IX ONU DAY. Tako Laiativo Broaio Quinino Tablets. All druggists refund the money If it fails U cure, 25c. Tho genuiuo has L. B. Q. on each tablet. Ill this store are now receiving the attention of our many patrons. Every department of this leading Dry Goods house has its special attraction for those seeking good 1 ITT .44 values. we nave stocnea our shelves and counter with all choice things and having bought in large quantities for cash, we are enabled to give you prices that none of our Competitors throughout the county can touch. Get Santa ClavjCar. PtJrTnters about Furniture that will enable ve entire satisfaction to his let. lliere are many things in iculary suitable for holiday any One of the numerous tyell made and useful articles e here will prove a plcusini; any home. As a special Jioll Oient we offer the following : (tf 5oo rockers bought at a IpSilk, Plush, Leather, Silk Brocatelle, cane seats and la. So rockers now $ 1.2s-. oo uow $2.oo, our &1.10 now $2.5Q3owft.oo now $3.5i our $7.00 now S1I.351 etc. Our reason for such bargains is tne large order we placed which enabled us to buy at close margin. We most dose theui out. Our dwelling space if occupied by them. DAVIDSON'S FURNITURE HOUSE, 1 121 and 123 North Main St. Near Bobbins' Opera House. "ho Rosy Freshness And a Velvet softness or the skin Is Inva riably fbtaioed by thuet who use Poisoni'b Complexion owdcr. We have just received another large lot of Toadies', Misses and Children's Coats wkich will be sold 25 per cent, less than their real vajue. Also a lot o'f Toadies' Fur and Plush Capes at uinuufacturer's prices, These garments will not last long and we would advise you .to com? early and make your purchase. Compare our goods and prices with those of other houses and you will be astonished to gee what a S'wiujj it will be to you to purchase from us. BUTTERICK PATTERNS. In using Butterick Patterns you run no risk of ruining your gar ment, but instead are assured a correct and fashionable fit. We keep a large stock of patterns al ways on hand and are prepared to fill orders without delay. SPOONTS, 108 & 112 East Centre street. HOLIDAY FURNITURE Can be bought from us this year 35 per cent, cheaper than durinp- any other season. This is our holiday induce ment. Fine Cane Seat Dining Room Chairs, . . . 7SC Square Extension Table Handsomely decorated, $2.75 Bed Room Suits in Eight Pieces . . . $15.00 ONE CARLOAD OF Plush Rockers For Christmas Gifts, 1.00 up. CARPETS AND OIL CLOTHS At Factory Prices. Call on us. No trouble to show goods. SPOONT'S, 108 & 112 East Centre Street. DUELL'S Holiday Offering ! P. J. GAUGHAN, No. 37 North Main St, Elegant Silv er Watches, stem winders, Elgin or Waltlmm movement, 7, 80, 812 and up. Ladies' and Uerts' fine Solid Gold and Gold- fllled Watches ot Lowest prices. Large nskortment of Lndles' and GenU' Solid Gold Itings different patterns set witli genu ine Diamonds, flue Opals, Hubbies, Sapphires and Sulphur Stones; also lino Band Kings, latest styles. Bracelets in endless variety. Big line of Optical Goods, Sllverwore, Musi oal InstiUHMHts, fto., any one ot which .would make a handsome and appropriate UOL'DAY l'nEMCNT. Holiday shoppers should not take into con sideration the fact tliat we are located down town. The bargains fully repay fry the short walk. We guarantee this If they call on us, when shown our prices and goods. All goods warranted. Dollar sales dollar values. Fir HouldeH to Flstht. ChicBRo, Ior I'll FitzHiiinimns and Cm licit nio to ii.m t nguiit in tiv pi Iz.1 rlns; The t'nlo or tho bm tic is In definite, but the Innky piiHllHt de lined yesterdnj that he hn-t i luinged his mind ind will give Corbet t iinnihei chance. Mm tin Julian, the chnniplon'h manager, londrmed the statement. "Some day before very long we will give Corbctt another chance," Julian (mid. Ank il if that wns not a conces slnn on tlii iinri of Filsslmmona, Julian replied 11 " a no) ns (hat idea had been In the mi, id of i: h" for a long time. Call at Holderman's for your holiday presonts. lB-14-tf MISCELLANEOUS. (Bt lift Per month to represent us and tack ffllUu up Blgns. Enclose 4 cents. Fink IVos., South Bend, Ind "171011 SALE. Bobbins1 opera house. Address, 13 I. Bobbins, 103 Academy street, Wllkes- barre, 1'a. is-lS-lm FOB SALE. A substantial building, centrally located. Contains am. electric llalit. bath room and closets. Heated by its own steam beating plant. Can be purchased on easy terms. Apply tn S. G. M. U llopeter, Esq , Tltnian building, second floor. 12-1 l-Ct fTlOU SALE. The popular Ashland operacafe, I1 wltti gymnasium attached, known ns Brack's sporting resort 'hrouihout Mahatioy vnlles. Must be sold nt once. Iteasou for Hel ling, party engaging in other huoiness. Iteason able price to ilxbt party. Apply at llFnAl.D olnci , or Geo. Brock's Cefe, AsIiIhiuI. 11-dO-hv ltRPOHT OF THE CONDITION OF THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK, at Shenandoah. In the state of Pennsylvania, at the etose of business, December lJHh, ISO? : RRSOt'RCSX Loans and discounts 18152,067 71 Overdraft, secured and unsecured SBB 4A V. S. Bonds to secure circulation 100.000 00 Htocks, securities, etc T2,Ml Hi Banking-house, furniture, and flit 1,800 00 Due from National Banks (not re- s'n-n sgeuts) 1.S9S 80 Due from state-banks and lmnkers (W2 ns Ilile from approved reserve ngents . 24,002 as Checks and other cash Items 2.428 HI Notes of ot her national banks 0,201 00 fractional- paper currency, uiokc isanu cents 1,70 15 Lawful money reserve In bank, vlsi Specie 87,189 7 Legal'tewier notes.. S,t?7fi 00 U. 9. ccrtif 's of denoslt for lenl tenders 43,814 76 ltedoiiiption fund with U. S. treasurer (operocnt. circulation) 4,140 00 Total .Wla, 181 LIABILITIES. Capital stock paid In 8100,000 00 Surplus fund 28.000 00 bnclivideti pronts, less expenses mm taxes mild S.886 11 National Dank notes outstanding 00.000 00 Due to other national banks 25,268 03 Due to state bunks and bankers 812 26 Individual deposits subject to shack... 210,581 21 Demand certlfleotcs of deixslt 28,203 80 Time ccrtiflcates of deposit 87,856 15 Certified checks 88 28 Cashier's cheeks outstanding 258 00 Total , 1612,481 68 State of Pennsylvania, County of Hchuylklll, ss : I, S. W. Yost, cashier of tho above named hankr, do solemnly swear that the above state ment is true to the best of mv knowledge and belief. S. W. Yost, Cashier. Subseriled and sworn to before me this 20 th day of December, 1897. J. H Pomkroy, Notary Public. Correct Attest i John (Inwn.Hit. ) Jf. Mmiir, Directors. Moses Owbss, i IS it it it We offer to buyers of shoes great bargains for Christmas. JNotiimg makes a more .use ful Christinas present than a good pair of shoes, slip pers or rubber boots; we have them. We name a few N prices to give you an idea how cheap you can buy from us. Ladies' Velvet House Slippers 39c. (cheap at 50c.) Men's Velvet House Slip pers only 49c. better grade 65c, 75c, 90c, jSt.oo and $1.25. j; On our bargain table you will find Children's Dongola patent tip, sizes 8 to 11, sole leather counters and insole, re duced to 59 cents. These are .sold elsewhere from 75 to 85 cents. Large stock of Ladies', Misses' and Children's Over Gaiters and Long Jersey Fleece-lined Leggings, low prices and quality the best. SPBCIfll NO. 1. 224 pairs of Ladies' Cloth Over Gaiters at 19c. Come and see them before you buy. Men's Dress Shoe 1.00, sold at other stores at $1.50. We have the best Dongola pat. tip Ladies' shoe at $1.50 (cheap at $2.00). SPECIAL NO. S We have about 50 pairs of Ladies' Fine Hand Turn Shoes, Coin Toe, (some common sense toe) all small sizes, from 2 to 4; these shoes we have cut the price almost in half. Regular prices on these shoes are $3.00, 3.50, and $4.00. Closing them out at $SaoO the pair. Remember sizes 2 to 4 only. Come buy from our store and save your dollars. 3 3 it tt it at If you have Corns or Bunions use "Wliltelock's Sure Corn Cure," we make It and guarantee It to remove your Corns and not soil the hose. Also try our Bunion and Corn Pads. 3 Whitelock,sCheaPShoeStore' fc Y Y 1 11 LL.1UL-I O , ye.v,I0 Drugstore. S Shoes For Christmas. Some folks think a Christmas present should be some useless article. We don't agree with that notion. A present of a pair of shoes or slippers to any member of the family will be ac ceptable, appropriate and ap preciated. GET A PAIR . That's a little finer than they usually wear, and everytimij they are worn the wearer will think of the giver's sensible selection with gratitude. We have the kinds that it's a comfort and pleasure to wear, and then the way we sal' them (at Factory Prices) makes it easy lor the buyer. LARGEST VARIETY. LOWEST PRICES. m THE Hill &.SH0E STORE, ,J. A. MOVER, Mgr. SHOES AT FACTORY PRICES. gmmmmrwmwmTTmmtmimmmTTmfmmmiWfimK 1 CONWAY'S I I FflfffOUS 5 HU'D lOe STORE 10. 7, 1 it 103 North Main Street. Next Door to Gill's Dry Goods Store, r . Only eleven more shopping days and then Christmas. If you want to buy Toys at Factory Prices, buy them of us. Why ? Because we ore cheaper than any other store in town. We are never undersold if we know it. We Quote a Few Prices i A Dressed Doll, Bisque Hend, worth Si. 50 ; our price 9SC... Games from Sc up as high ns you want to go'. ' Iron Toys from 10c up ns high as you want to go. ' Baby Conches, 23c, 48c and 9SC. Drums, Tool Chests, etc., 23c up. Writing Desks from 60c up. Blackboards from 23c up. Tree Ornaments, the largest stock in town to select from. We have them ic up. Wash sets and Kitchen Sets, from 23c up. TMOTICE. We have added to our Toy Department, on the second floor, a full line r g- cf Pictures, Vases, Bisque Images at cut prices. : Don't Forget the Name and Number. 1 CONWAY'S 8 3 3 3 I Famous 5 & 10c Store No. T, lo2 North Main Street. Jt: Next Door to Gill's Dry Goods Store. 3 3 3 3 EVAN J. BAVIES, Livery and Undertaking, No. 13 North Jardin st. Fresh Oysters Received Dally. 60c TO $1.00 PER HUNDRED. All kinds of Fresh and Salt Water Fish TO ARRIVE FOR FRIDAY. tMoIIday Decorations, nixed Nuts, 2 Pounds for 25 Cents. 36 S. Main St. ELLIS DUELL, 20S SOUTH-MAIN ST. Second door below Clierry and Main streets. BUST UNK OF GROCERIES, FLOUR, FEED, HAY and 8TBAW. Floor and Table 011 Cloths, P ft FfHFY "west C, D, TULEl, CentreSt. Thee's a "ihunc Things we can't mention. The Herald isn't big enough to make a slight mention of our marvelous stock, but come and see us. Shen andoah's best store can't afford to do things by halves. We hare bought the best of the season's offerings and most cordially ask you to come and see the great stock of seasonable goods, whether you want to buy or not. Sensible Gifts, No trash in this vast stock of honest goods. Nothing but dependable stock, that you won't be ashamed to offer ns a gift to any one. REALIZED AT WILKINSON'S. PRICES THE LOWEST. We aim to sell better goods for lege moiiey . tHgn" any other store in the county. WHY? Because we have the largest store twice the stock of all . our rivals and imitators. This gives is a pwraliasing power no one can equal. Our big Day-Light Store is full of great values that are low prices to you. CLOAKS AN O WRAPS. For a dozen years we have held the lead for low prices for Cloaks and Wraps, Coats and Jackets, for young or old. Our stock is large and fully up-to-date in style and prices. DRESS GOODS. A remarkable stock in richness of weaves, in newness of styles, in lowness of prices. All these combine to make this the leading store for Dress GoodsBargains. TAKE YOUR PICK. Is it a Handkerchief, a Silk Umbrella, Gloves, Neckwear, Shirt, Hosiery, Underwear, Fine Linens for table use, or Stamped Linens for Embroidery, Lace Curtains, a New Dress, Cloak, Wrap, a Nice Celluloid or Porcelain Hand Fainted, box of Collars, Cuffs, or Sundries. We claim to sell better goods for less money than any other store, L. J. WILKINSON, "SSffiS&aB;pA
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