HOOKS & fettoWN. Holiday Goods Bulletin. We are now teady with a full assortment (.l lii.lul.ty gotxls ami we advise the careful buyer to buy eirly while the assortment is complete. DOLLS, China head dolls, 5c up. Kelt body " 23c up, Kid body " 2,$Ctip. Dressed " 25 c tip. GAMES. AH tin) new oniv and the best fit tho old onen. Old Mitid, Authors, and ninny others, 5c. Errand Hoy, Telegraph Hoy, llicycle Race and many others, go at 23c. Merry War, 23 and 47c. Naval War, 47c. Conette (new) 48c. TO VS. IjirRet northiMit. l'rlw right. Kire engines, 23, 48, 9SC. Hook and Ladder, 23, 48, oSc. Surries, Delivery Wagons, etc., 23c Kngine and train, 73, 4S, 98c. Hell toy. All prices. TREE ORNAMENTS, Our tret ornnim'iiN make our ntore 11 tuwtr of teuut . Glass balls, 2, 3, 4 and 5c; worth double. Tinsel ornaments, ic to 10c. I'aper tnache animals. All prices. Garden Lamp, toe eai.li, 3 for 25c HOOKS & NO. A NORTH MAIN STREET, WHITMAN'S HOREHOUND CANDY. POR COUGHS AND THROAT J AFFECTIONS. SHENANDOAH DRUG STORE, 3 South Main Street, Shenandoah, Pa Telephone Connection. The Boston Factory Shoe Store Is offering for the next two weeks an inducement very seldom extended to shoe buyers. They are selling Ladles' SI.50 shoes at - 2.50 shoes at " 3.50 shoes at - S .99 1.75 2.15 .90 1.25 2.25 Men's SI.25 shoes at 2,00 shoes at 3.Q0 shoes at Our Boy's and Children's shoes are going at greatly reduced prices. We have a choice stock to select from. BOSTON y 27 South Main Street. Shenandoah, 1. spom, prop. FOUR DOORS ABOVE POST OFFICE. Pa. IEGEUS TOVE tore: 123 and 131 S. Main Street. Contains the largest as well as the most reliable stock in town. We have stoves, ranges and heaters in carloads. We sell only the best The Buck waiter makes. They sell cheap, yes cheaper than anywhere else, and are accompanied by a - guarantee. Our Furniture Explained in a nutshell compares with the above announce ment. We have an entirely new line for the holidays in dining room furniture, chairs, sofas, couches, etc D. 5 J. SIEGEL, 123 and 131 South Main Street. Gasoline, Oil, Wagon Grease, Gasoline, Oil Stoves. We make a specialty of gasoline, 60 cents in five gallon Jots, delivered. Mica and U. S axle grease. Also headlight oil 150 fire test. ECLIPSE OIL COMPANY, No. 143 Eut Coal Htrret, Hhenandoah, I'enna MU orderit promptly attended to. A Handsome Complexion la one of the greatest charms a woinau can J posses vozxaxi'B Couruixiox 1'owdkuJ BEST LINE OR GROCERIES, FLOUR, FEED, HAY and BTHAW Floor and Table OU Cloths. E. B. Foley, wce'ntre Bt. HOOKS & BROWN. BOOKS. , I'aper and linen books, 5c up. Hound book, good value, toe up. l-ftrge size story book, 23c. -Prayer books and hymnals. All pi ices. ( hders booked now for select 110 e on the Sunday school lesson for l99, Jt SPECIAL. A large size Oxford S. S Tencllm llible nt We will put name on coer in ji1i for ajc extra. Trumpets, 5c up. Iln Trays, 10c up. Apal Glass lViff ltoxes. 25c. Dressing Cases, 75c up. Chrhltnns Cards and llooklets. Collar and CulT lioxes, l'hotn Medallions, 50c up. Yards of Uoses, etc., 50c up. Ilrums, 23, 4S, 73, 9SC. l'ranied Pictures, 35c. I lobby Horses, 65c up. lllackbutirik. 4N1' un. Gontls Purchased Naw Kept Until Want"d. No Trouble to Show Gaods. BROWN, SHENANDOAH. I'ENNA, PITHY POINTS. 'nlhliii;ii TliriiiiK'KMit tlio Country tlhr"tl,l for Ifn.ty rcr'tifiul. Two large bucks vero killed liy S. A. West afen, of Ort-en SiitiK, Cumberland county, 0ji South Mountain In tho LackawauiM county court jester day, .to.-eph Keller was .ut ou trial for the murder of letrr Hvyvt, at Duuuu.ro After sutteriUK for $vu dys durius huh iiiuv suw wuiu iH&e ueuiwr tiKKt uor drink, .Mi kJisiOoMi Hausuui. of Williams port, dil of lockjaw. .Molten irou, which splhd up from a taii- I..., . .u x r .. .. .. 5 iiiuu ai niv .uciu Lvwiuou lunmetM. terribly burned Alfred lilotw, Krouk Doumoyer anil J. llenry renter. Tho corner-stone of the new People's .Methodist church, at I.ehauon, was laid yea terdiiy, I!ev. T. Asher Hess, of Keudiug, making tho principal address. Lender James Flood, of the "Pan Handle" (rang, under arrest lit Allentowu for mauy robberies in Lehigh county, kaljo wanted in Monroe county for the looting of Gilbert's store, at Urodlieadsvillc. Washington Orme, of St. Clair, 0110 of the insido botses at the Marion Coal Company's colliery, is sutl'eriiiK with an atllictioti of the car. After April next the electric light company of Tiimaipia will place meters iu all places whero tho light is used. Washington Camp No. 112, I'. O S. of A., will hold an important meeting to-uight. John Philip Suusa, tho great march king, is seriously ill in Philadelphia witli pneumonia. Sebastian Grtiber died at Ids homo iu Schuylkill Haven on Sunday. About 2.) fcuits aro to bo brought in lierks county against tho P. &. 11. C. & I. Co. mid Lehigh Valley Coal Co., for damages caUFed by coal dirt. Several members of the liar aro in attend ance at tho Superior Court in Philadelphia. Jacob bpamuth, of Philadelphia, and Miss Annio Mader, of Pottsville, wero married at the latter place this afternoon Heather prognostlcators say tho present winter will bo a severe one that's what the gi.oso iioiio wys. James I"ox, aged 10, wns returning to his homo in Young's Lauding on Sunday night, when 11 tree was bluwn down on his horso anil wagou, aud tho ,lioy was seriously in jured. All kinds of vegetables and llowor seeds, and plants at P.tyno's nurseries, Girardvlllo. Electric cars pass tho door. 6-0-tf .lumped I'rom 11 Trolley Cur. All unknown man had a narrow escape from death by jumping from a trolley car near Yatcsyille. He boarded tho car at Mahauoy City to ride to Shenandoah, lieing slightly intoxicated lie became sick from tho heat in tho car. After being taken to the platform by tho conductor a suddou gust of wind blew his hat ou". Ho jumped after the hat while tho car was in motion and was thrown heavily to tho ground. His head missed a polo by a few inches. Tho car was topped and the unfortunate man picked up. His clothing was turn into shreds aud his body was cut and bruUed. Ho wag brought to towu for medical treatment. Dr. HiiII'h Cough Syrup cures niPilsle- and whooping-cough. Thif wonderful remedy will Bavo tho children from many a distressing coughing spell and soon effect u euro. Trouble- Over 11 Iloiiutluii, IE. S. Uashoro yesterday presented to court a bill in equity in which Joseph Eraerlch, executor of tho last will and testament of Peter McCabo, lato of Pinegrovo township, deceased, prayed that Itov. John McDevitt, of Tremont, bo required to transfer to tlio plaintiff tho sum of $3,005, tho amount re ceived from the deceased prior to his death, and for which a verdict was received in a suit at court. Light days prior to McCabo's death ho gave Father McDevitt $3,005 In cold, which tlio clergyman claims was in tended as a gift. Tho plaintill' claims that tho money was given iu trust with thu un derstanding that it was to be deposited in bank for McCabo's uso. Three days altei tho Itov. McDovitt had received tho money, McCabo made a will iu which ho disposed of bis personal property In a different direction. Clirlatiium Gifts. Sample case now open for inspection. The Defender, Traveler and American Nights cigars. Put up in boxes to suit you. All sales guaranteed. L. lirooks jKuelly, 37 East Centro street, Shonaudoab,.Pa tf f To Advocate New I.uws. Itepresentatlvos-elcct James A. Nocckcr and Win. A. Anderson aro among those from Schuylkill who will present drafts of pro posed new laws at tho coming bcssIoi of tho legUlaturo. Mr. Nixscker Is now at work on two hills. Mr. Au4i ron will prvtvnt a bill designed to prevent discrimination Iu freight rates. Chrouicle. Gcranutntia, fuchsias, pansics,.dulsos, roses etc., for spring planting at Payne's nurseries, nirardvllle. Tuberose and gladiolus bulbs, A M)t rluu Hoy, Tho iiollco of Mahauoy City yesterday took Into custody a 13-year-old boy who gavo the Qlllcsnle and said he lived at Ash land. The youngster displayed plenty innnnT. but declined to say whero no got it, or give any Information concerning himself Inquiry at Asniauu was iruniess huh iu me evening the boy wus discharged, as there was ;iothlug upon wlilcn to uoiu uuu. A Handsome Wagon. W J Declt, the whcclrlght, to-day turned i..unme delivery wagou tor i. &. J Belgel. the stove driers. The ivagon generally admired. was Ask your grocer for the "Royal Patent flour, and Uke uo other brand. Jtlstho t Uhe d&ealth ofthejfeair is Indicated by its condition. When the natural secretions decrease; when the hair becomes dry, splits at the ends and comes out in combing; nuhen the gloss disappears and the hair be comes gray or faded, the ill health of the hair is indicated. The success of AYER'S HAIR VIGOR is due to the fact that it restores the hair-pro-dacing organs to their natural vigor. It encourages and promotes the secre tions of the hair follicles, and thus gray or faded hair regains its original color, new growth begins, and lost lus tre is restored. I have used 'ers for fifteen years. It causes tho lialr tokeep Its natural color nnd Is n positive cure for baldness." T. 11. WEYANT, Wcyant, Pa. PERSONAL MENTION. Rov. C. K. Iiartholonujw nnd wife, of Cressonn, visited l!ev. Hubert O'lioylo aud family in towu to-day. Patrick Sweeney, of North Jardiu street, utteuded court as a juror yesterday aud got excused for the term. 11. K. Kohler, of 1'hlladolphia, paid a brief visit to acquaintances here yestorday. Thomas O'C'ouuell, watchman at the Cam bridge colliery, is con lined to his home by illness. John Roberts, of West Lloyd street, is con fined to his bed by illucss. Harry Uecker, of Uirardrillo, was a towu visitor last evening. llichard Amour, who was confined to his homo for soveral days as a sufferer from catarrh of tho ttomach, was able to take a street walk to-day. Davis M. Mellon, of Pottsville, was a legal business transactor in town to-day. Jobti Kyan, of Mahauoy City, transacted business iu town to-day. W. It. Urewer has gone to New York City, on a business mission. Joseph Ilcnbrick and John J. McCarthy, of Now Philadelphia, were visitors to town to day. Miss Katio M. Carliu, of IJappahanuock, ppont a few hours iu towu to-day visiting frieuds. Many People Cannot Brink coffee at night. It spoils their sleep. You can drink Grain-0 when you please aud sleep like a top. For Grain-0 does not stimulate; it nourishes, cheers and feeds. Yet it looks and tastes liko tho best coffee. For nervous persons, young people and children Graln-O is tho perfect drink. Made from puro grains. Get a packago from your grocer to-day. Try it in placo of coffee. 15 and 25c. HE DOESN'T PLAY POKER. The Stnrtllnsr Incli1i'ii That Riuled 111k luti-rc-Ht In (he rtiue. "I can't tell nny story of big sums staked nnd lost, nor ot nny great hnnds inudo on frouk draws, but I can toll you n truo story of why I'lmven't touched n rami In tho past 14 years, urn! why, If I should livo to bo 11s old us Mutliusaleh, I will novcr piny ngnin," wild Mr. Goorgo O. Summers. "You often hour men say thoy nro going to quit, but they never do. 1 took no vow, mtido no promise) to nbstntn, but over slnco n oortuln ovunlng In tho yeur 1881 card ploying 1ms had no charm for me, "A pnrty of us had gathered In n frloud's room, nnd tho expectation wns that it would bo n long sosslon, for most of us woru poker ilends and, win or loso, would stay till tho gntno broko up. In tho crowd wns it dclicnto young follow, nnd It hiippunod that along about 3 o'clook 11. 111. bo was 11 couplo of hundred dollars win ner. Wo had htarted In nt (1 tlio provlouB ovenlng, und It wns ovidont thnt nlno hours' of play hud tirod I1I111 oomplotely out; but, being dend gamo, ho didn't want to quit, espoclnlly us ho wns ahead. Boo ing bo was undergoing punishment, I suggostod that It was tlmo to quit. A vigorous protest nt onco enmo from tho losers. " 'Hut our friond horo is fnggod out,' I enld, 'nnd ns It Is almost dny we can ad journ nnd rosuiuo anothor tlmo.' "Thon tho othors appealed to tho young fellow, nnd with great cheerfulness bo an swered: 'Yes, I'm willing to play on ns long ns I can sit In my chair. In fact, I'm willing to ngroo to play till somebody drops dead.' "Ho meant It ns rt jost, but scarcely had ho uttered tho words thnn I snw him turn ghastly pnlo. His houd foil forward, nnd boforo nny ono couiu ronon oim 10 cnton him ho had fallen to tho floor insensible Tim wbolo riartv wns for n moment ovor- oomp with terror, nnd thon wo sot to work to rovlvo blm. Ho had only fainted from ivnnknoas. and yet the inoldunt wns so trnglo In Its nature that I could not hnvo been moro Impressed uy tc it no nau noiu- nlly dropped dead, And that Is why nil tho fnsclnntlon ot ponor cumpioujiy ioiv mo." Washington Post. .Mile. Now, Arlstoplianus also bad tho curious notion thnt just becnuso ho hail written huccessful comedies ho could bo funny. 'You write In tlio ituio, no imisuu, palpably struggling to roniiun oann. YV,,, Mftr. fill I III. LM Ullllll www, , 'flint." rnnlled Dumosthoiios, whoso irront urophotlo soul enabled him aptly to ". ..... .,L-..i. "In another qilUie wuiun 1, a dtory." Uotroit .luuruai Miirrhiii-e Wceimes. Prim Iff T.. Davis, of Norristown, t Anna U. (Iratr, of Minersvillo) Samuel Hart and P Unmlnr. both ot hlienanuoau ; i-eier u. llutiinf And Kmina W. llrower. both of Joliett. Maria Truant linicer. KlchiU-l'J'1tlelm,cs WBS lust ,,'8',t elocJec1 truant officer by the Mahauoy City School Board, at a salary of f 10 per month. Vlngar MuHhfri John Aler, a Hungarian employed at the Mahauoy City colliery, had the ludes finger of his right hand mashed while loading a car. n : . Dr. J lull' Cough Syrup utopi that tickling in tho throat. This icliahle remedy allays at once Irritations of the throat, sore llfipat, hoarseness and other bronchial affec-lions, ilk mm ' -z;.&- TIIH WBATHEB, Tho forecast for slightly cohlor weather, Wednesday: Fair, RAPPAHANNOCK NOTES. Tho employes of tho Lehigh Valley col lieries in this district received tliolr pay for tho first half of November on Saturday. Anthony King, while visiting frieuds In Philadelphia about two months ago, was at tacked by sevcro Illness. Luckily ho had a speedy recovery and Is onco moro homo with his many friends. Misses Kato Gauglian, Hridgct Mnlarkey and Kato Barret wero visitors to Shenandoah. A mine breach nearly 30 feet In diaineler was catHcd by tho mine workings on l'rlday, about 50 yards northwest of tho No. 5 shaft, Thomas (laughan and wife, of Centralla, spent Sunday with friends hero. Misses Kato llarrett aud Lucy Dunn havo gone to Philadelphia. The night school hero opened last night John Crane will tako chargo of tlio pupils. 1 Thero ii no excuse now for tho working boys, 1 who wish to get an education, ns night schoI will bo kept in progress for soveral months, Payday passed on" quietly, with the ex ception nf a few scraps on "The llowery" Second street. Tho llorlolett washery worked only tlireo days hist week. Martin Monnghau has lestsned his positlun as engineer at llertolett s washery. Tho podtlon is now filled by diaries Ford. Tlio workingnien in this vicinity have worked eleven shifts for their Christmas pay, and everything points to a Merry Christinas. It is rumored that Packer colliery No. 5 will work only three days this week. Anthony Casper, a 15-ycar-old boy, ran away from homo last Saturday and has not been heard of since. The boy, who was the only child of Mr. and Mrs. Joeph Casper, was last seen awaiting tlio pay car to arrive at Packer colliery No. 5 to rcceivo his pay, which amounted to $3.78. When he received Ills pay ho disappeared. When lie left homo to go for his pay ho took with him his skales and it was at Hist supposed that ho went skating and was drowned. A careful search by tho parents and several neighbors was of no avail aud put no light on the matter. The father iias not been able to work for the past nine months, and most of that time was (un filled to bed by illness. The mother oilers a reward to any person sending the boy home. A liouso owned by John O'Douucll, of Connors, wassuld to Mrs. I'lynn, of thatplace, for tho sum of ?S00. Mr. O'Donuell is con templating a trip to the West. Jolin McCullough. of Colorado, who had his fingers smashed a few weeks ago, will toon ho able to resume bis occupation. llio IaucbiuE success A Jav iu Now York" is booked for tho Palaco theatro next Tuesday evening, Dec 13tli. Phe fair In tho basement of St. Joseph's Catholic church will open on Wednesday evening, Dec. 21st. On that evening tlio patrons will witness an up-to-date entertain ment, after having a first-class supper. The proceeds of the fair will go to tho building of a now parochial residonce. Last l'riday, for the first time since Packer co'licry No. 5 last resumed operations, four months ago, tho colliery quit work owing to a scarcity of cars. J. Walter Kennedy in "Sampson" will ho tho big attraction at tho Palaco theatre ou Thursday evoning, Dec. 8th. Patrick Mouaghau 3peut last evening with Lost Creek frieuds. Jas. Conry is confined to bed by illness. For tho past few nishts chicken thieves havo been doing business in this vicinity. A strict watch is necessary by tho owners of foul. Authony King, Sr., who was visiting friends in Chicago for tlio past few mcuth, has returned homo. Martin Tucker spent last week with friends iu Scranton. Misses Mary N00110, Sabina McAndiew and Lizzie Craig, tliree popular young women of this placo, spent Sunday with Shamoklu friends. Miss Annio Judgo, who was visiting friends in Philadelphia, returned homo Saturday evening. The dramatic company will rohearso tho Western comedy drama "Borderland" iu their room to-night. Tho contract for the building of a washery 011 tho outskirts of Girardville to run tho old Preston banks through has been made. Myer Bros., of Miucrsville, at present supcrintcud- dents of a washery at Maizeville, will take chargo of tlio waahery. It is to he made similar to the Uilberton plant and will cost in tho neighborhood of $20,000. It will ship an average of 20 cars of coal a day. Tlio Dratnatiu Co., of this placo who weto to play at tho Palaco theatre on Thursday aud Friday evenings, changed its dates to Monday and Tuesday evenings, Dec. lUth aud 20th, This company will produce tho great western drama "Border Land", aud "Strife or Master and Men," a realistic labor comedy drama. Tills company recently pro duced the latter play with great satisfaction aud has bceu requested to piorUico it again. It will produco Strife, or Master aud Men" in Ferguson's theatro, Shenandoah, ou Mon day evening, Jan. 2nd. Miss Annie King speut last week with friends iu Gilhcrtou. Michael McDonald aud Bridget Davltt, of Lust Creek, visited Shenandoah friends ou Saturday. Miss Ellen Caffcrty, of Lost Creek, who was visiting friends in Philadelphia, came homo Saturday, as her mother is confined to bed by illness and little hope is entertained for her recovery. The trolley cars running between Girard ville and Shenandoah are carrying only about 20 per cent, of tho passengers through here that were carried betoro the raising of tlio fares. Any person wishing to keep posted on the news of this vicinity should subscribo for the IlKitALD. They can havo It delivered for six cents a week. Annual Sales over 0,000,000 Boxes TOE BILIOUS AND NEBVOUS DISORDERS such as Wind nnd Tain In the Stomach, Glddlneas, 1'uluesi after meals. Head ache. Dizziness, Drowsiness. Flushings ot Heat, Loss of Appetite, Costiveness. Dlotches on tho Skin, Cold Chills, Dls turbed Sleep. Frightful Dreams and nil Nervous and Trembling Bonsatlnns. THE FIBST DOSE WILL GIVE BELIEF IN TWENTY MINUTES. Every sufferer will acknowledge them to bo A WONDERFUL MEDICINE. lir.r.CHAM H PlI.I.s, taken as direct ed, w'ilo.ulcklyrfistoro Fomalos to com plete health. They promptly retnovo obstructions or irregularities of the &ys torn nnd euro (tick llcnduclie. For a Weak Stomach Impaired Digestion Disordered Liver U MEN, WOMEN OR CHILDREN Boocham's Pills aro Without a Rival And hare tbs LARGEST SALE Ofany l'utciit.llecllclno In the World, 23c. at all Drug Stores. rRABOWSKY HOTEL, U M. GRAB0WSKV, Prop. 819 N. Centre St., Pottsville, I'a. Fine old Whiskeys, Oliis and Wine, at the bar, A cholco Hue of Cigars and Temper ance Drinks, Accommodations for travelers. Meals at all hours. lfor oet Sa or mo mono tor RHEUMATISM 7 NEURALGIA and similar Complaints' uuu iTupuriu uaarr wio Biringcnt GERMAH MEDICAL LAWS prescribed by eminent physicians) DR. niCHTER'S PAIN EXPELLEfi.l U World renowned! ncmnrkftt)lyuccoB;fuII 1 i i.i. T.,A M.srlr Anchor." wdiy K'nilinu mm - ; - 'i. . Ad. ItlcMcr.Uo.f rrariau,. ui. 31 HIGHEST AWARDS. 13 Branch Houses. Own Olassworki. a.tWtlt Eudursud & recuuimcndta tif A. Wnsle.v. 106 N. Main St., O. H. Itafrenbticn, 103 N. Main c P.P. Klrlln, 6 S.Main: snenanaoan. . C DR. RICMTEFVS I "ANCHOR" STODIACUIATj best for 1 Coll'. lvpepmvHlfim"rii i:ninpiiiinm. Clerical Orders for 1HDII. Tho Pennsylvania Hal Irani! Company an nounces that the issue of clerical orders will 1,., iMiiitlnned fur the ytnr lbUU on tho same lines ns In effect at present. Application I blanks may he obtained of ticket agents, and samo should reach the general ollicu by De cember 20, so that orders may he mailed December 31, to clergymen entitled to re ceive them. Orders will bo issued only ou individual application of clergymen wheu mailo on blanks furnished by tho compauy and certified to by ono of its agents. You Try It. If Slilloh's Cough and Consumption Cure, which is sold for tho small price of 25 cts., 50 cts. aud $1 00, does uot euro tako tho bottle back and wo will refund your money. Sold for over fifty yoats on this guarantee. 1'rico 25 cts. aud 50 cts. Sold by P. D. Klrliu and a guarautee. Deeds JEccorded. v Deed from Thomas Purcell, executor, to James Purcell, property in Tamanua j from James Purcell to Thomas Purcell, ct al., premises in Tamaqua ; from Charlemagne Tower, executor, et al., to John A. Kuntzlc mau, premises in Tower City ; from P. & It. O. & I. Co., to Curt in Williams, premises In Ashland. To-Nlgnt and To-Morrow Night Aud each day and night during tills week you can get at any druggists Kemp's Ilalsaiu for tho Throat aud Lungs, acknowledged to be tho most successful remedy over sold for Coughs, Croup, Bronchitis, Asthma and Consumption. Get a hottlo to-day and keep it always iu the house, so you can check your cold at once. Prico 25c und 50c. Sample hottlo freo. LIcmiKeg TraUHferred. The following licenses wero transferred : To Charles P. Gildea for tlio license of Dennis Gildea, in Rush Twp ; to Charles G. Shadle for the licenso of Frank 11. (jsman, in the East ward, borough of Tremont. Many a Lover lias turned with disgust from an otherwise lovable girl with nn offensive breath. Karl's Clover Koot Tea purifies tho breath by its action on tho bowels, etc., as nothing else will. Sold for years oo absoluto guarantee Price 25 cts. and 50 cts. Sold by P., D. Kirlin and a guarantee. ltlJPOItT 01' THE CONDITION OK THE MERCHANT'S NATIONAL BANK, nt Shenandoah, in the Btute of Pennsylviuiiii, nt tho clone (if bushier, Dec. let, 1893 : lti.souitcxs Loans nml dlMfotinH 9109,1 10 .12 U. H. iiuiid to Ht'cure circulation 75,000 00 Premiums on U. S. Ilomls O.flOO 00 .Stocks, securities, etc 50,912 03 Hankintf-housc, furniture, nnd ilxt 2,159 72 Due front national bankw (not rcji'rve agents) 1,205 32 Duo from approved reserve agents 22,208 45 Checks nnd other cash Items 931 -19 Notes of otticr nntionnl banks 1,515 00 Fractional papercurrency, nickels nnd cents 101 40 Lawful money reserve In bank, viz: .Specie 15,111 75 Legal-tender notes 5,054 00 U. H. certif 's of denoHit for legal tenders 20,705 75 Itedenmt on fund with U. S. treasurer : per cent, circulation) 3 375 00 Total .$359,911 08 LIABILITIES. Capital stock paid In 8100,000 00 Hurpius iimu 2U,uou WJ undivided promt, less expenses and tnxcH paid 10,715 09 National Hank notes outstanding - 07,500 00 Due to other national banks 3,90103 Due to state banks and bankers H 501 11 Dividends unpaid 15 00 Individual deposits subject to check.... 150,9H8 h'J Demand certificates of deposit 2S9 31 Total $359,9 1 1 08 State, of Pennsylvania. County of .Schuylkill, ss: 1, 12. Ii. Hunter, enshier of thu above-named bank, do solemnly Hwear that tho above state ment is true to the heht of my knowledge and belief. E. It. 11 Unix it, Cashier. Subscribed and sworn to before me this 5th day of Dec, 1898. J. It. Coylk, Notary Public. Correct Attest ! H, TiTMAN, ) T. II. HuTcmisON, Directors. P. J. Gauuiian." i IAGKEL 19 W, OAK STREET. MISCELLANEOUS. fiOIt HAI.H. Several very valuable and deslr- l nliln vni.imt Ifitu! alsn tu'Vprm 11 luuseif which will be suld siuuly ur In blocks For further Information Taniaqua, Pa. apply to .4. A. llcddall, JH1U1 PltOI' I TAW.E HOME WOltK. A few men or women In every town to make novelties for us at tlialr homes; day or evening; e to S1Q weekly according to thu tlmo devoted to the work; no ranvusghig or experience required.: sternly employment i plain Instructions and wurs sent to your home on application. imiziuuii iuig. 1,0., j, i,i;iiy, IZ-o-if TO 11I.IO HAI.K. Theilluiitnf ll.fiKl.cmn.I.ml, J .Manufacturing Comiiuny, consUtlugof tho three story building and ground, and nil the machinery coiitnlncl therein, situate at the corner ot luurncK aim coal streets, Huenan dnah, will oiler at public sale, on the premises, II' IIIU iu, uoj u kitoiiui',, jnua, at it) a. 111. Terms of sale made known on day of sale, O H FOlt KENT. Dwelling house, with all con veniences, with good location, for rent. Apply at this office. tf TOTICK. Desirable properties for sale. Ap IN ply to H. O, M. llollopetcr, attorney. Bliemindoah. 8-JU-tf BEL j S MEAT Morgan's Fancy Call and See the Most Beautiful and Cheapest Stock, $10 Will be paid to any person who finds us to misrepresent our goods. If not as represented we will -refund your money and forfeit this reward. We sell Jewelry, Watches, Clocks and Musical Instruments - At the very least 25 per cent, cheaper than any dealer in town. Our holiday display is now ready. Give us a call. Repairing promptly attended to. ORKIN'S JEWELRY STORE, 129 South Main Street, NEW OPENING ! NEW SHOE STORE ! For good and cheap shoes at the lowest prices, go to the NEW YORK CHEAP SHOE STORE, Near Jardln St. 33 West Centre Street, DAVISON'S Holiday Announcement. Our holiday stock now occupies every available space in our three large store rooms. That wecan now fulfill the desires of holiday pur chasers is beyond doubt. We have in our selection a beautiful stock of parlor tables, jardiuier stands, bric- a-brac, rockers, hall racks, pictures, easels, mirrors, rugs, lace curtains, chenille curtains, poles and fix tures, chenille table covers, and the very newest tapestry table covers. Our stock of parlor suits is a grand one in mahogany frame polish finish. Turkish suits covered in silk damask, silk brocatelle bouil lion and silk French are a tempta tion to the buyer. A big line of couches and lounges in every con ceivable make. In odd pieces of fancy furniture we cannot be ex celled. Corner, chairs, reclining chairs and straight chairs in large varieties. Our line of bed room suits are cheap with many to select from. Also sideboards and exten sion tables. Our New Stove Addition . In the storeroom, No 119 North Main street, is filled with heaters, stoves and ranges of the best makes. Also agateware, tinware and willow ware. Our store is worth a visit to the buyer. Prices to suit purchasers. DAVISON'S BUSY . FURNITURE . AND , STOVE . STORE, 1 1 9" 1 2 1 -1 23 North Main St. Canaries- A line lotof ilnirca received from Phila delphia. All ktinU. Thoy will make acceptable Chrlbtinas gifts. JAPANESE GOLD FISH and globes. All kinds of plgeonn. We also sell miners' supplies and drilling machines. DAVID HOPKINS, 10.5 East Centre street, Hhenandoah, Pa POMMERCIAL HOTEL RESTAURANT. U -rMorrls Heckman, Prop. Ii now open. Rating bar attached. Frio lunch morning ani cvenli.g. Choicest of wines, brandies, cltiaraaml beers. VAL. BBYRANT, Hgr. rniui.-cnenr - store. o DKALKIt IN o Fruit, Confectionery, Cigars and Tobacco. Wholesale and Retail. SO Wost Oontr Street. i-YES-f We can furnish Repairs for all Stoves. It ii by far cheaper to repair your old faithful stove than to buy a new one. If your stove is broken let us fix it. You will be pleased with the work and the price. WM. R. PRATT, 333 S, Jardln St Bazar, 23 worth Shenandoah, Penna. LADIES', KISSES' AND CHILDREN'S COATS. Seleot your garment from up-to-date styles. We have the right goods here and a large variety to select from al the right prices. Ladies' Coats, $2.50, $3.00, $5.00, $6.00. $8.00, $9.00 to $16.00. Children's Coats, $1.50 to $7.50. Far Collarettes, $1.50 to $15.00. Our stock of dress goods has no equal. You will find here a large assortment of plain aud fancy fabrics in foreign and domestic at bar gain prices. Our place is headquarters for lace curtains, blauketj, cariwts, rues, etc. Look through our line on second floor and get prices. Butterick paper patterns, best in the world, sold by us. P. J. GAUGHAN, NORTH MAIN STREET. Colored Glasses Should not be worn without intelligent advice. Whenever an eye finds relief in a shaded or colored fj'ass something is going wrong with the interior of that eye that needs attention. If it were not so the light would not irritate. Seek advice the kind that we can give you the kind that only can be given after a thorough and intelligent examination. Glasses if You Need Them, . . . None If You Don't. Thos. Buchanan, OPTICIAN, 118 S. Main Street. Your Christmas Dinner .... Will be a joy if it is accom panied by our COLUMBIA EXPORT BOTTLED BEERp v Put up -expressly for family use$f We also bottle porter. l,eave your order at the office and they will receive prompt attention. COLUMBIA BREWING COMPANY. INViaORATINd TO THE ' and SCALP. SHAMPOOING Drop us a postal card and a we will call at your residence. Prompt attention. Dusto's Tonsorial Parlors, Ferguson House Block. The Cheap Prices Wo aro charging for tho DtST Quocebies to be had aro iralnini gaimnir popularity daily. We believe In Mllve ami Ipt 1 tllve." Wo want the buyer to have some of the profit us wen M lug Bdicr PBY GOODS, SOOTS AND 8110ES, GRIT'S rUItillSIIINGg. Choice winter stock. Good goods attholowclT' nrlc. ! 4ft Philip Yarowaky, 313 WEST CENTRE BT BUEltAHDOAU, t flour made.
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