(BtJCnttUI VOL. XII.-NO. 312. SHENANDOAH. PA., THURSDAY. DECEMBER-23, 1897. ONE CENTP THIS LAUGH ONLY A TIM IiOCKKll I.ADlhS' Ul'llOLSTKllKD ltOCIvHHS 98c. $1.25. Picture, KmeU, ladles' Desks, Hook Ceses, Chlnn ClfHtts, l'ertmlt Frames, ltattan Rock ers, Oiij.xTh1iI, rsrrT Wee, ItttiUl Call) Mto, lint Trees, Pansy Mirrors, dent's Arm Chairs. We Have a Large Stock to Select Fiotn. Cheaper Thau Ever. J. P. WILLIAMS & SON, 13 Soutli Main Street. IN. BIG REDUCTION 5SV. MDIES' TiflflpD pTS fiU) BOfllETS. Ostrich Tips, black only, (3111 a bunch,) per bunch 25c Ostrich Block, per bunch only 50c Ostrich Block, per bunch only 75c Ostrich Plums 25c, 35c, 50c. up to $1.2$ Clearance sale of Children's Coats, reduced to cost price. The $t.oo kind down to 75c ; the $1.75 kind down to $1.50 and the $3.00 kind down to $2.00. MRS. J- J. KELLY, No. SS SOUTH MAIN- STREET, Next Door to Grand Union Tea Store Shenandoah, Pa. H CHRISTMAS GREETING ! m A Few Suggestions for Useful Presents. A NEW DRESS, COAT, CAPE, SHAWL, BLANKET, DOWN COMFORT, ICE WOOL SHAWLS, SKIRTS, LACE CURTAINS, TAPESTRY CURTAINS, TABLE LINEN, NAPKINS, CARPET, RUGS, CARPET SWEEP ERS, UMBRELLA, PAIR of TOWELLS, HANDKER CHIEFS in Silk or Linen, jn, plain Embroidered or Initial, MUFFLERS, FUR COLLARETTE or SCARF, KID GLOVES, MITTENS, MACKINTOSH or CRAVENETTE, LEGGINGS, POCKET BOOK, BOTTLE of COLOGUE. All of which nro good and suitable presents, I .1 PPIPF' North Main St., KJm 1 rxiUCO, Shenandoah, Pa. These beverages just suit the most critical drinker. It just suite us to have them drink it because they are pure and wholesome. COLUM BA 1 BEER ALE PORTER They also suit the most health iest drinker. Why ? because they have no eaual. Good breivs nri the most comfort-giving and best tonics 01 tne system. CLEARANCE SALE OF LADIES' COATS AND CAPES. And the largest assortment of CARPETS In all qualities. LADIES' CHEAP. P.J. A DRIVE IN A HOME-MADE ALL, WOOL BLANKETS, BARGAINS IN CHRISTMAS QOODS. 30 S. flAIN ST., u hi ai SnnrNANUOAn. He&dquarters for . . Commercial Traveleis COMMERCIAL HOTEL, fefUtANT MOYBR, Prop. . Main streets. Shenandoah. Pa Vt. uoai aim anr Uay BtnbUnftT i1ri mm fort&blr ncc or month jllt1c Unsurpafesed. nimodated by week 1 89T -IpLID A T7.,11Hb CHARLES DERR, TONSORIAL ART 1ST (Sheeler's Old Stand.) 109 N011TJI MAIN STREET. TIIK VfHATIIUK. Forecast for Friday : Clear and fair woather will prevail, with Blowly rising tm porature and light to fresh westerly winds; and on Saturday, fair weather, with slight temperature changes, becoming coldor and followed by cloudiness in the northern dis tricts and light snow near the Lakes. SINGERLY'S BANK FAILS. TJ10 Chestnut Street National Closed Its Unors To-dny. SpeOiftl to HVRKIRO llKBALt). I'hiladclphla, Deo. 83. 2 p. m. The Chestnut street National Bank closed Its doors to-day. Ii Is stated in some financial circles that tho bank has been weak for a long timo. In 1800 and 1801, it is alleged, tho bank was weak and had to be carriod over by other banks. It is believed that the bank had become complicated with the paper mill difficulties of William M. Singer.tho editor of tho Phila delphia Kccord and present president of the bank, and the banks which extended assist ance during the former troubles refused to do so again. The banVs capital was placed at $300,000 and about six months ago it was credited with a surplus of $00,000. The institution was called the Singorly bank by some, and by others it was referred to as Patiison's, bcoauso lion. Robert E. I'attison was its president loforo ho became Oovoruor of this state. GIKVIN'S. Keniembcr. Wo havo buth stores. 12-20-St 4 & 8 Souiii .Main St. A Driver's Claim. In tho case of Peter J. lliloy against Mrs. Fannie Kapuskl, iu which the grocery store of tho defendant on West Coal street was closed by tlie Sheriff, a rulo taken to havo the money realized on the salo paid into court has been made absolute by agreement of counsel. An auditor has also been ap pointed to determine who is to havo the money. Mr. Hiley, who is represented by George J. Wadllnger, Esq., causod the Sheriff's sale to bo made to get back $300 ho bad ioanod to Mrs. Kapuskl and creditors at Allentown represented by .1. H. Coylo, Esq., want what is left over Hiley's claim. But a young man who was employed at tho store come in, through M. M. Burke, Esq., and says he wants $100 due him for wages before any of the creditors are paid. Stealing silver novelties in endless pro fusion. Maley's, 10 North Main street. It Krl.s Krlnglo Lives Here. The attention of holiday shoppers in search of a monster Santa Claus emporium is called to the advertisement of Conway's Famous 5 and 10 cent store, which appears on the second page of to-day's issue. From "toy dorn" on the second floor and all through this largo aud well equipped store, even to the basement, you will And hundreds of beautiful gifts, appropriate to Christmas. Heaps of Tuikeys A placo of great animation during the busy holiday season is Womer's truck stand, on North Main street. At times during the day it is almost impossible for pedestrians to pass on account of tho many purchasers. A glance at the cold Btorage houso this morning dis played heaps of dressed turkeys well fattened and of choice stock. Evergreens, vegetables and holiday truck is strewn about in endless profusion. Attend the Schoppo orchestra danco in Robbins' hall on Saturday (Christmas) night. 12-22-3t SGJlQOIi DIREGTOKS Proceedings at a Special Meeting Held Last Night. LARGE ENROLLMENT OF CHILDREN; The Registrations Made by the Ward Assessors Show That There Are Over Three Thousand Within the School Age Limits In the Borough. First-class work guaranteed. Prompt and olite attendants Ilalr cutting a ape.laltr. AY-1898 of Fine Groceries for the n. twv fWomia Canned FruitSNw uooas-iixtra yuauty. Heavy Syrul T tmnii riino- ntid Yellow Peaches. Bartlett Pears, Moorpark Af r'cots and Egg Plums. New California and Jamaica Oranges. Large, SVteet and Juicy. New Lemons Finest Quality. N rr NEW RISsMJi.3 All Kinds and all New Crop, 1897, Seeded, Seedless, Sultanas, Valencias, Muscatels and Lajera. New Cleaned Currants. New Citron. Lemon and Orangc-Peel. New Figs and Dates. In Our Mixed Nuts You Will Find Fancy Paper Shell Almonds and Finest Grenohle Walnuts, and Plenty of Them. FOR QOOD MINCE PIES Use Keiter's Pastry Flour. Our Pure Kettle Rendered Lard and our Best Old Fashioned Mince Meat. Remember we sell no New Style or Cheap Mince Meat. At KEITER'S. Fighting a Judgment. Up to a short time ago Sidor Dutllcz and Leon Luczkl wire engaged In the butcher business in the McAllister buildiug on West Centre street. They agreed to a dissolution and the business was sold to Dulticz for $100. He gave a judgment note for $200 of the amount, which was to have been paid last Saturday, but a hitch arose and Luczkl put the Sheriff ou tho store yesterday. Judge Koch has granted a rule on tho plaintiff to show cause why the judgment shall not be opened, the defendant claiming the execu tion was unlawful. Ilreeii's Itlulto Care. Q. A. R. bean soup, free, to-night. Hot lunch to-morrow morning. The Dynanille Case, George Bubonis was arrested to-day on oath of Mrs. Lizzie Hitch, who alleges that tho defendant attempted to blow up her home on North White street with dynamite a few weeks ago. Bubonis gave bail. Joseph Muczluskl and his wife are under bail on similar charges by Mrs. Kitch, but Bubouls is allegod to be the man who actually ussd the dynamite. Silverware that will wear at shoddy ar tide prices. At Maley's, 10 North Main street, Killed by Cual. Nicholas Doyle, a mlnsr 45 years f age and residing at Qilberton, was instantly killed by a fall of coal iu tho St. Nicholas colliery last eveulng. The victim was about to suspend work for tho day when tho fatal fall occurred, lie left a wife and five chit dren. Whltelock's Shoe Store is the place to buy laaios' ana misses' over gaiters and long leggings. 12-20-5t If.tijrnlng From a Hospital, Enoch Davis, of Turkey Run, went tp Bethlehem this morning to accompany his mother, Mrs. John It. Davis, home from the hospital at that place, Mrs, Davis was t patient at the institution for fifteen weeks. 10,000 toys of every description in oui upper storo, the home of Santa Claus. GjBVIN's, I2-0-5t 4 South Main St. The l'lioenlx Fair. Large erowds visit the Phoenix Joae Com pany's ratr every evenlug, anil the many articles displayed are greatly in demand, Tho door prize for to-night Is a bag of groceries. At Kepohlnsfcl's Arcade Cafe. Sour krout, pork and mashed potatoes will be served, free, durlug and betwten acts to night. Hot lunch to-morrow morning. Horse Sales Again, Liveryman William Neiswenter stated to a IIebald reporter this morning thai' during the early part of next month ho will again conduct bis horse sales, lie proposes to fell 50 head per month. All horses sold will be Isnntylvania bred stock, all aoelamated, tl avoiding any sickness. buttons, ladies' and gent's, Maley's, It Will Not Appear. Lr has It that the Corse Payton 00m- I appear In tonn to play an engage- ; week. This Is false, as the coin- iappcar at Alleutowu. A special meeting of tho School Board was held last night for general business. The main object of the meeting was to draw orders for salaries, so that the teachers and others could receivo tho money due them bo foro Christmas. Tho Directors in attendance at the meeting were Messrs. Baugb, Kelpor, Dovo, Edwards, Britt, Counors, Dovitt, Ilig gins and Sullivan. Superintendent Cooper's report for the month ending on tho 21st Inst, was as follows: Monthly enrollment Boys, 1300; girls, 1401; total, 2833. Avorago dally attendance Boys, 1200; girls, 1200; total, 2502. Percentage wf attendance Boys, 03; girls, 02; total, 02. Pupils present at every session, 000. Scveuty flve citizens and 7 Directors visited the schools. Barring sickness, the attendance in tho day schools his been quite satisfactory. Tho evening schools had an enrollment of 440 boys aud 30 girls, a total of 470. Average daily attendance Boys, 203; girls, 22 ; total, 317. Percentage Boys, 72; girls, 80: total, 73. There are. still remaining on tho roll 470 pupils. In those schools r3 pupils attended ovory session. Sixty-nine citizens aud four Directors ptid visits to the schools. A report was made to tho ofi'ect that the Assessors of tho dlfforent wards had taken great pains in connection with the enroll ment of children between the ages of 0 and 10 years and had secured a very full registra tion. Tho lists havo boen carofully compared by tho Assessors and Truant Officer Smith with tho school enrollments. Tho registra tion shows that there are over 3,700 children within tho agos specified in the borough. The report also developed tho fact that there are still a largo number of children between the ages of 0 and 10 years who are not at tending school. Truant Officer Smith stated that he had paid attention in securing more regularity of attendance than in searching for truants, but nine cases of truancy woro investigated, while 110 cases of pupils detained at homo by their parents wero given attention. Three hundred legal notices on parents, whoso children were absent from school more than 5 days during the mouth, wero served. There were also served on parents 250 notices requesting more regularity of attendance of children. Tax Collector Scaulan presented a list of exonerations for 1804 showing that many of tho people assessed could not be found and many had moved Out of the town. He also presented a batch of letters he sent to delin quents and which were returned because tho letter carriers could not find the parties. The papers were referred to the exoneration com mittee with instructions to report at tho next mooting, If possible .was stated unit two teacners nau complaint that they had not received mil Justltuto pay. Ooo teacher claimed iigo of one day and another claimed a pay. After discussion of the matter bearing a statement from Secretary Uanna it was conceded that a mistake had been, made In tho case of Frank B. Williams and ho was entitled to a day's pay, but as to tho other claim no mistake had.been made. The Board crantcd orders to tho suoerin- tendent, teachers, janitors aud the inter preters who were employed in assisting in the triennial assessmeutand registration of school children. An adjournment was then taken. Buy your mother, wife or sister a carpet sweeper ora pretty rug for a Christmas pres ent at Fricke's carpet store. 12-17-lw Delicacies 'Fur Christmas. What Is Christinas without a Christmas dinner? No matter how humble your homo is or how lean yoMr purse, wo cau supply you with holiday wants iu groceries that will satisfy the inner man to the best of satisfac tion. And above all, our prices are beyoud competition. At the leading and cheapest grocery house, J!. A. Friedman, 210 West Centre street. 12-23-3t Beautiful presents that meet all demands and satisfy all wants at Brumm's. 12-17-tf Mahnuoy City roslmastcrshlp. Although the present incumbent's term does not expire until next March, delegations from Mahauoy City aro calling upon tho Congressman In the interest of candidates for postmaster in that town. Letter-Carrier Reed, an applicant, and a half-dozen friends were at Minersville yesterday. John Mathias, Capt. W. E. Jones, Matt. SUIn and David Grakamar the other candidates. John J. Coylo is supporting Graham, but would accept Reed as a second choice, Mr, Brumm's troubles are multiplying. There's no mistake, wo have the biggest stock of lamps to choose from. Qibvin's, 12-20-5t S South Main St For Kent. Store-room and dwelling, 7 rooms. Apply atiu south jaruin street. u--f-u X Rul pany li msnt ire1 pany wfl CUristmalUBfsVfcoot. There will be a big shooting event at tho Mabanoy City Athletic Association's Park on Christmas Day, under the auspices of the Mabanoy City Qun Club. There will be four events for cash prizes andtiiere are many ontries in all or them. Christinas Greens, Mistletoe. loose Holly, Holly by the yard, Holly Wreaths uud cut (lowers. SllBNAPPOAlI DWJO STOHIf 12-18-flt 3 South Main street. Kemlrlck Mourn Free Lunch. Sour krout, pork and mashed potatoes, free, to an patrons to.nignt. Marriage Licenses, Marriage licenses were Issued to the fol lowing; Daniel J. Williams aud Sarah Ann Griffiths, both of Minersville; Daniel E. Ditzler, of I'lnegrove, audSallloAckerbraut, of Rock; Amaudus Itumel and Mame V, Hauek, both of lilugtown. Buy the Christmas gift at Brumm's. -A Good lleooril Health Officer Conry stated to-day that not a case of contagious disease has been reported In town during the past mouth. Attend the Schoppe orchestra dance in Bobbins' hall on Saturday U'lmstmas night. 12-22 3D TO AOI5NTS. Tbtre will bo no paper Issued from this oltlceon Saturday. Carriers and others will govern themselves accordingly. The Ushers' Association. Fearing test there ha a serimis ml.undnr- staudliig regarding the above organisation this ord of explanation Is deemed neces sary. Some months ago a nnmbor of young men ,rtet at the call of tho'r pastor Iu the M. 15. church and agreed to form the Ushers' Association of the M. E. church of Shenan doah. The meetings grew iu favor witli the young men mid It was resolved to open a roadlft room nnd. gymnasium. Suitable rooms were secured. The name of the or ganisation was changed by unanimous con sent of the memtiers for the express purpose of Inviting all young men of good moral character to become members. A special feature made prominent was that vouna men of nil denominations would bo welcomed, so that, instead of being "anti-denoinlna-tlonal," tho young men claim their organisa tion to be 'intor-denominational." The membership 1i.ib grown so rapidly as to necessitate the appointing of a committee to secure larger quarters. All young men aro cordially Invited to visit the rooms and be' come Interested in the good movement. For big hearted Christmas bargains co to Brumm's. 18-17-tf Ten new patterns of dinnor sets rnuging in price from $7.50 to $17.00. GinviN's, 12-30-5t 8 South Main St. J. Weeks' Cafe Nightly Concerts. Iu addition to tho ooncorts, which are given regularly at this popular resort the proprietor has secured the services of the musical marvel. Larry Poncoll, for tho re mainder of tho holiday season. From to night on Mr. Poncoll will play the following selections on his many iustrumonts, accom. panicd by Prof. John Theis, the pjanlst : "While the Danco Goes on ;" '.'After the Ball," Clogs, Irish rcols, "Washington Post" march 1 polkas, "Thev 11 Come a Timo ;" "Sweet Roslo O'Grady." "Mocking Bird" with natural imitations ; "Just Tell Them That you Saw Mo ;" "Sho May Have Seen Bettor Days;" "Two Little Girls in Bluo;" "Sweet Marie j" "Sunshine of Paradise Alley:" 'Mothor was a Lady ;" "Bluo Bells of Scotland," with a tone imitations of tho bells, "Hot Stuff clog," "The Side Walks of Now York ;" aud Brillinger's latest inarch music. All of the above selections can be heard on the musical bottles also. 12-22-St Call at Holdormau's Jewelry Storo. and havo your selections laid aside. 12-14-tf Meldalzls cafe. Chicken soup will be served, free, to all patrons during and between acts to-night. Hot lunch to-morrow morning. Surprise Party. Several pleasant hours wero spont at tho home of Miss Mora Cale, ou West Coal street. last evening, tho occasion being a surprise party. Among thoso in attendance were Misses Margrctta and Sadie Harris, Mora Calc, Minnie Beck, of Ashland ; Ida Jones, Annie llowells, May Lewis and Berth Evans, or Ulrardville ; Jennlo Thomas and Lizzie Morgan, of Mahauoy City; and Messrs. John Cale and William Reese, of Uwn ; William llowells, Arthur Jones aud Fiank Thomas, of Girnrdville ; John Hughes and Harry Davis, of Mabanoy City ; Albert Dossier and Joseph Zimmerman, of Ashland ; and rhomas Dowling, of Gilbcrton. Thero was vocal and instrumental music and refresh ments wero served. Mr. Howells gave a violin solo and Miss Harris a piano solo. Miss Mora Calo played a march upon tho parting of the guests. "We are going to Kalainazo and will retire from business." We will close out our stock at 10, 20, 50 per cent, (any old figure will do) below cost. But we ore glad that the public caunot always bo deceived by misleading ads. As fur ourselves, we are uot going to retire, but oxpect to continue at tho old stand nnd furnish you with goods for less money than any auction or other concerns advertising goods below cost. E. B. Bruinm. 12-17-tf A Mighty Nice Thing for Coughs, What? Pan-Tina, 25c. At Qruhler Bros.. drug storoj Going Hack to Uurope. A Shamokin exchange (ays a score of llungai Ian mine workers left that place on Tuesday and were joined by thirty-five of their countrymen at Mt. Carmel, all of whum will depart for their native land. It is estimated they carried $20,000 of American gold back with them, roar of lack of work causes thsm to leave this; country. Exquisite lino of ladles' bracelets, at Maley's, it Forty new stylos of 10 and 12 piece chamber sets. At Gijivin's, 12-20-5t 8 South Main St. THE jlOTEk DlGKERlNfS Nothing Definite Decided Upon the Ferguson House. ?As to A CHANGE APPEARS CERTlAIN ! A MALIClOUSBPdRT. The Story of nil Ulopeit Proves to be tiiirouinfed. day that Thomas Scott, of Mt. Carmel, andl HutchlBon, of Sunbury, Among Bidders The Latter Wants Ui Buy the Property as Well as the Business. T. M fthe For several days rumors have been to the effect that the management Ferguson House would soon clianed Tho reports were not without foul and it is a certain that, tlm Imtnl will bauds, but not until after the first v Year, nnd probably not for weeks later. That the present proprietor of thoj uarry weiuensaul, will retire isatteil tho ecntleman himself 1nt niion n.i what cendltlons tho change will bo'mil noi do stated. The fact is there nro three lines place. Thomas Scott, of Mt. Ci here several days ago and it wasj that he would bocome a pun-til hotel good will, etc.. for So,oo ilMhed in the M Weldoiisaul sahl this effect was pi nowspapejSv bu V .premature. Thomas M. Hutchison, of Sunbu had the hotel bofnrn Mr Wniilmic, charge, has also been casting hisllncf) piace, out only on condition that I buv tho Drnnnrtv nq wnll n. l.t.eln opuucEoverai uaysncro ana returned unry last niu it. To-day Mr. Scott was again in 4ov was in consultation with Mioin V.1, and P. J. Ferguson, who owns tin uuinunir nut. intA ti.ia .ri..nnnn stated that no arrangement had been ix, was reported tliat there was only tho dillernlim hft.tvrait nlmt AT.. Tin. offored and the amount Mr. Ferguson ior tno nronertv. but tlin lattnr ilpm io-uay. it, was learned Irom anothe. that tho difference wnn ftin.nnn. Mr son says a man from Womelsdorf is for tho place. Ohltuarv. Aftor an illness of eleven dnv. MrJ. Mary O'Connell passed peacefully away lit her residence on East Oak street, at 0:28 last evening. Death was duo to shock niwoiyed by fulling down several .tens nn Knn.lllv. the 12th Inst. Deceased was aged about fjp years and was tho widow of tho late lBffhard O'Cftniinll. Klin linil tinnn n vnal.lfullt nf Schuylkill county for half a century tnd for 'urrent of the hands. kidation change Sof the ovcral hotel. Ued by under Ide can- for tho el, was ounced (of the ;port to I'armcl it was y. who ,ul took ffor the 0 could ss. He o Sun- n and ileusaul hotel 'it was made. 5500 in chison wants :1 this Mource 'Forgu- poking A report gained clrc Mrs. Ueinlmrf wir., nr of the local roipqof Vo eiojied last night and toi her husband. Tho reporj unionndod m truth aud Hcinusly circulated A reporter called .t. M. tenant and his wife, nI) to day and lunrl i.n, 1, husband was enguged in figures for a I'hiist.nns held Iu the V.ilnnf, "Yes," said he, "I hcaitfJSh .murine now ssr ...ui nv Will by stamping the slur as mm aHltV Mild 4Nn-ar Sftflt v Jceinnart, m America, si eavlnmnf l4ahft whnllv ifltntly ma- BUV Child'. mm 1..... store for Christmas p They Will Mke V For they are beautiful. Gold ntid bronze nltr ornaments, etc . m. n Store, No. 31 North Malti lllckert's Oyster soup, free, to-n morrow morning. asHsn WtPIHBll 'tiCSt JKFt ilsHiliiTIHii wBew the Lioo- lite s reet lore The pasteboard nit to he Iquarters. report circula- t favor ly false k's8hoe 18-80-St Iweet, id cheap statuary. Jewelry 12-14-tf cakes to- lluclianan, the JewofSK "fvltl Itetlre From the inwnlrv lit.liu..l f. 4. 1. ; - . -.imw,wo UUb ilia entire stock at lOper cengahwfcst. Christ inas suoppers in search oOfflTHIsy lifts deslr inc amnzinir bnrr-nlna .im-flh 1, m.. ui, mm. jie win uevnte rrwotitfffft aitantt.n to llie ODtlflftl nnd mriiflh rA., ...... . iuwm.mu, luojoweier, 7SBln Main street 12-10-13t llackr.anl OndM,t)is, he Citizens' Standing,.tmrhittee hold another meeting last nigMHrot tj(a nothing. Candidates for nomination thfl tho ticket are backward and the comufjljlssailoes not feel inclined to make any moraalsaujiemeiits for the r.imniilon until enn.A M a , --. --,- romD nit;, v wtw iiuiuu.r of candidates for the dlfietent oflifcj can be ...v.....uu. Auuiuer meeting ot tho com mittee will bo held at tm JIbHULd office next Wednesday evenin> sen o'clock, ucu auuuiur opportunity-wjb up given pros pective candidates Jo faifaMt ftfee in tho jiuhi arrangements. 9 ' tho past 27 years resided in town. T lowing children survive : John, of B1 Mrs. Michael Carnnv. nr Mt. r1,. r,l Jchn Wells, Thomas, Richard and Llzzj Miss Libbie Cuvanaugh, who is nn ailoptod daughter. High mass will bo celcbra in the Annunciation church to-tf morning. The timo of the funeral fi been fixed, but will probably take pH lie fol 'iffalo; Mrs. ic, and ed in lorrow lis not so on Sunday und announcement will bo moy' to morrow. Pottsvllle's Truants. The Pettsvllle School Board has engaged the services of a Constable at $2 a day, to canvass the town and see why 100 children do not go to school. During the past month tlicrs were ten truants reported. Special sale of fancy Indian clothes, hampers and waste baskets this week. Girvin's, 12.20-5t 8 South Main St. Have Your Dead Animals Taken away, free, by leaving word at 108 North Main street, or telephone to the Shen andoah exchange. Shenandoah Fertilizing uompany. 11-30-lm It is an acknowledged fact that Holder man'n Jewelry Store, No. 31 North Main St., surpasses all others In the county. 18-14-tf Finger Mashed. John Ritacawics, , a laborer employed at Bear KWge colliery and residing In town, had the finger of .his left hand badly mashed by a mil or eoal lost nlglit. Ladies' solid gold wateh guards. Any ami every deslgu. Maley's, It) North Main St. It Ig llroken. William Welkawls, a miner residing In town aud employed at the KUaugowan col liery, had oue of his legs broken above the knse by a fall of top coal. InWtO steady nerves, mental, RlfifiH P''"10"1 oml digestive tJ I UU 14 Btrengtli. I( you ore ner vous, enrich and purify your blood with Hood's Sarsaparllla, I( you are weak, have no appetite and desire to be strong, healthy and vigorous, take Hood's Sar Boparllla, which will tone your stomach, create an appetite nnd build you up. HOOCl'S Spaaa The Best-In fact the o(i, i . ,e Blood TunAer, u . nill 1 "' c n.unea, Iniluelmn, flOOCJ S FlllS bilimimcis. 1'rice ltoundlng Out 11 Great Wee Some Would call it u nhannmennl wi'ok of trading. We call it "a great week.'. the offprint?!! hern T,rnntA,l nnrl u-n .ti round it out fittingly. With every lln ripe in suggestion, every offerine sire. nerStlaRlvfi. wbv nnr. ? .Tnwnlrv irt tl... of ladies and gents watches, brooches, c rings, dainty and cute In design, spa: with precious stones, scarf and stick charms, etc., ars here in great assor Lxactly as reureccnted and at lnw.r than you would exnect. What a since a year ago this time? Our bjiuess growiug not only steadily nnd rantdiX, but by leATM nnd hnllnila Inrllnotlvn in nnjTtOCk and assortment. Our jenolry palace V un? approaihablo in beautiful gift goodSV You will find hero everything desired aUU nt liettei. vnllina fnr thn .lnllat flintl ever. Strouse's jewelry store, 11 North MaliJstreet, Sfrs, Hooth'H (;oiilltlnu Crlt Now voric. iJec. 23. airs, ua Booth, wife of the commnnde American "Volunteers, Is now 1 the Presbyterian hospital In serious condition. Her condtti been diagnosed as one of aneu one of the Important arteries, dttlon which will recfulre the mo ful attention, and one at whl moment may end the life of t ferer. At all events Mrs. Boot be confined to the hospital for 1 time to oome. JlvnnsWnnts I'oiimIoii List 'PnbPloil Washington, Dec. 23. Commissioner Evans, of the pension bureau, lis a, strong advocate of the policy ofh'Ub llshlng the entire list of persons' draw pensions from the govern! fie expects that a bill for this pose will be Introduced In oon When It reassembles In January. l'omiB.vl vun In Itcjni hi loan Couvo Philadelphia. Dec. 2S.--Th Tit, can state committee met yesterdi tne headquarters, U81 Walnut s The date of the state conventloij fixed for June 2. at ITarrlabm-r or. deoounts of the committee for thel'ear i.i were auaitea anu round oorr There is no larger or Christinas presents in ti Brumm's. trtinont of !y than at 12-17-tf flf Robert residence -n.' Services Methodist latns wero The Jones FMlBL j. 110 iuncrai or Harriet, l jonos, rooii place from the ou South West street this a wero held in tho Welsh Cal ChUrch at two n'elnelr . -- -n v ..uaiu; inierreu in the Odd Fellows eewetery. The pan uoarcrs wero Messrs. William F. and Moses Davis, Griffith Thomas, Thomas Will iams, William T. 1'vn.. on.t ni. :in. r w ' V,. A Jl, 1,11,3. h,. J. Davies was Dm f-,n.l Jfem. w .uuw,. ui.niMii. Ladiet' over e-fittnr. of inHt. 11 !- yt t, , .T www lun pan, ul Whltelock's Shoo Storo. lB40-5t . V" Argument Ileanl. Argument on tho motion fo"ra pew trial in the case of W. P Si,n . l. Bank, iu which Ra.llor nK.tJ.l . J,. against the bank for $2,33851, wag heard yesterday at Pottsville. S. fjTli;. Ilollopeter, Lsq., repiesonts Sadler. Call at Holderman's for proscnts. jaqr holiday , lgj.l4-tf ltenillng'B November tatmenti Tho Readim; Coal .fr Trri' eulifuAi.. -.1., 700,000 tens of coalas against about, 070,000 Vum "u,uuiUBr' ,1Bm- ThmllfSacbcarried 613,000 tons of coal, which was ftroxcessof its tonnago in that mouth Ijjt yssr. though Reading's full quota of tho month's aggro gate production was not mlneit. Special ISnterlul If tlUSkl f. At Morris' Bijou, from Decorsbtr to Jan uo'j ccn uveuing, ire t iroi. uavis. nr Vni. lately with Sousa's baud.; wines and liquors, fresh al hot Tom and Jerry, at tho' Ghr istmas Thoughts Presents For All. There is great rascia. ntion in buying heme needs and presents foe the family and friends. but this Is a most diffi cult question fervent. Consult us, we made the market a study Profit by our experi ence, save time and monev and tra.rl The ripened fruit of our best efTortj is now laid before yqu in assortments that any store may be justly oudof. We can satisfy yon every possible wants. We have all lines of DRY GOODS Of the most staple as well as tho Isles novelties and Christmas Holiday nl. tm. mon.h we offer some values that fMr with attraction. F. MAIN STREET. LL tlOVD STBEEI. CflfilSTps GIFTS FOR LITTLE HONEY. A SOlid Oak hfr1 rnr.tr. vi4. auiic, liandsomelv carved anrl Ko . sias eigne pieces. (Jur price is ' Six-foot solid oak ex. tension tables High-back dining- chairs, 5OC Cane Seat dining chairs, 75c Who would not buv at such W prices. Ourstoptf ia U1K 1 W C must reduce it, hence such amaz ingly low prices. O'NEILL BROS;, 106 South nnln St., Shenandoah, Pa. -THE- WELL FILLED STOCKING; ns. by 'Weber. inds of ly and 23-0t We are never undersold. Brumm. "Klchl IlelU." The above pantomimic comedy wh; nau suon wonueriui success every wh be seen at Kaler's. Tuesday The Brothers Ilvrne are a rural t. firm of elever artists, and iu this slson's prouueuou win give their many admllirs a rare treat, for they have perfected a mlaber of new and startling tricks besides venil soeuio effects that are a marvel of stagecraft An outlay of a large sum of money br these inimitable psntooiluiijU result in onef the most realistic Istage productions befow the publlo. The last act Is entirely net, aud will convince our theatre goers that the liro t tiers llyrne are head and shoulder uuir uriiui ou uie pantomf mio sUge. Ery T- . i . .i-T:.' y' w 00 foil vw.,.B .hwu uvsuuns or I lungs ss lead to oonsumptlofl m. nun s ijougu syrup. , Don't forget the Shenandoah Fef vwaiiny removes your dead aulmals ti,;.,. .,1 4 n,gu Cure ,,, ,,ly fan 1 III. I P. It. Pay lik the emnlavosatUilhnrrnr, were paid to-day. Thi , will receive their stipend oii It is likely that the employes at Shenandoah on Derai. r iTicliohis Wy City i'.Tiay its UajV Decem- For gent's tie pins, Maleyfj Two Slen Inju Charles Mostonis and residents of town employq gowan colliery, wero painf torday afternoon. Tho moii an old breast whsn some loo Moslonishada leg broken j nau 111s lelt ankle badly spr It L&kj'iowicz, Elian- d yes- tted up b away. Uriewicz HuyleHs delicious Bon BoS in i, 1, 2, 3 and 5 pound baskets. SHENANDOAH ! 12-18-0t 3 Soli icolates fancy Due greet. No season is so joyous nu ' Christmas. When it comeB to Christmas time people Trant their money to go as far as pqssible. We help fill the stockings by giving you lower prices on high grade goods than ever before. We hav a stock of all new goods. Candy, Figs. Dates, Nuts, Oranges and Grapes. Let us interest you in Groceries. The best at the right prices is our motto. T.J. BROUGHALL, 25 South Main Street. Conductor Inju Thomas Clark, n T Jb ductor, slipped from a oar at, Bidinir shortly nfier nnnd sustained a fraoturod nnklej to his home at Lost Creek a removed to the Miners' hosd Coal HunHifj The undersianed will ban any part of town for fifty c Own 12-22-lw We tin con ly Run ay and tnlfnn lalfssuently rist coal to Vat Turkeys for CIS The old reliable firm al with better facilities than years experience eelliuj store is tit led out wHn a er,lJ poultry for the entire town,j anu seieot your unristmas have it nut away. No fei Stioiled. Always eh nine. fn. A complete stock of everytq Jg-lt-ISt WOHKK'S. , Jewelry, dUmouils. goldl und rinml. The wtaetinn m latest and prices the lowest! Jewelry store. No. 31 N. Mi i front .Fifteen Our ksjo store fjsliy time Vjmvr and Iffing it Bleious fir line, 1n St. A Strong Altrui Beginning with Friday. Mm HUk inst Onnnallv and Helm., "lint TfcsliHW - 1 1 artists and voealists, will opamdlBay en- gaienisut at Pooler's WIlHM11. 115 East, Centre street. TajyKM accom- nanlAil nn tho niann hv 1hsTJHK lsTllnlini.lr The trio assure the public Iswfiif enter- tain Blent will be the best isMKili town during the holidays. TbHS atocked with the choicest 1 lifMMsjii and cigars. Everybody welaomaHiTM 3t 1'or the Holiday We have a beautiful llsiTaTMrti' and geut's umbrellas, very appropHtfcr holiday gifts. Fine glorin silk, (rood bandies, trimmed in guld aud silver. Palsy's, t North Main htnet. It NOTICE TO PATRONS ! Our barber shop will close at noon on CRHISTMAS and NEW YEAR'S DAY. W. G. DUSTO, Prop. rergnson uonsa Block.. s GIRVIN'S Santa Claus carac and dropped Into our store io.ooo toys for the childrea f Shenandoah. Let these few Item. .h. how much lower than theutnal price our toys are. Pia,loa aoc, HSc.eSc Dolls, Beds and Cradles Knatneled Cradle jJb uaic tsaie, ige , 35c Dolls Coaches .200:-,, 50c Dressed Dolls. . ; Books t . ,. The largest books in town. . . ,25c ariof 50c Soc Trunks ' 75c Trunks 1. 00 Trunks -j " As Announced Yesterday, The contnat fnr 1n. .7 .. . at 9 P. m. .d the iiappes '.r wh. guessed the name eUzABBTH MU Came StauffenberR, of White street. GIRVIN'Sl TWO STORES. 4 & 8 SOUTW mai, a
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