HOOKS St BROWN THE BARGA SPOT I IN HOOKS & BROWN, HOOKS AND BROWN. HOLIDAY GOODS. Buy now. Avoid the This store is where you want to look for Your dimes will do the work of quarters here. jam of the last few days before Christinas. These Prices Prove That we Are as Cheap as the Cheapest IRON TOVS. Ko.nl thlnK for the money. 1-nrneilnc. I.Htle priors Tinsel ornaments, t,c; wortli loc. Glaus balls, 3 and $c; worth 5 nnd IOC. Star Kiier. and 6c per jtickage. BOOKS. Pine Iliu lit cheap prices. Children's toy Imoks, 5c up 1-arge stock bound hooks, loc Ui . Prayer books hymnals, &c. .Sunday school lesson for 1899, 51 Fire engines, Hook and Ladder, and Trains 23, 48, 98c. Sulkies, Delivery Wagon, etc. , 23c. DOLLS, Dressed dolls, 25c up. Jointed and Kid body dolls 23c tip. China head dolls, 5c up. felt body, very durable, 23c up. Trumpets, Drums, Games, Cards. Booklets, Dressing Cases, Medallions, Hobby Horses, 65c up ; Blackboards, 48c and 98c ; the Chatauqua Blackboard and Desk, $2.25 NO TROUBLE TO SHOW GOODS. DON'T FORdET OUR 25c Candy. LOWNliY PACKAGES, 10, IS, 30, 60c. HOOKS & BROWN, NO. 4 NORTH MAIN STREET, SHENANDOAH. PENNA. In 1-2, Boxes Trade. 1. 3 For and the 5 Pound Holiday SHENANDOAH DRUG STORE, 3 South Main Street, Shcnandoali, Pa. Telephone Connection. Canaries. A line lot of slnuem received from Plilln dclphm All kinds. Tiny will mnke acceptable ChritttliuiH uiftH. JAPANESE UOLD PISH and (tlol'es. All kinds ol plirenn. We alaonell miners' supplies and drilling niaclilinn. DAVID HOPKINS, 105 Kast Centre Btrret, - flicnnndonh, Pa. UCHANAN THE JEWELER, 1 1 3 S. Main St., Is making a specialty in holiday gifts of Ladies' and Gent's Gold and Silver Watches.- aro not distinguished by any mark or sign from coughs that fail to bo fatal. Any cough, neglected, may sap tho strength and undcrmino tho health until recovery 13 impossible. All coughs lead to lung troublo, if not stopped. Aucr's Cherry Pcclorcl Cures coughs "My wife was suffering from a dreadful cough. We did not expect that she would long survive, but Mr. K. V. Itoyal, deputy surveyor, happened to be stopping with us over night, and having a bottle of Ayer's Cherry I'ectoral with him, Induced my wife to try this rmedy. Tho result was so beneficial that she kept on taking It till Bhe was cured." II. S. HUMl'HKIRS, Saussy, Ga. "My little daughter was Liken with a dis tressing cough, which for three years defied all the remedies I tried. At length, on tho urgent recommendation of a friend, 1 began to givo her Ayer's t'herry Pectoral. After Ufing ono bottle I found to my great Bur prise that sho was improving. Threo bottles corapleWly cured her." J. A. GRAY, Trav. Salesman Wrought Iron Range Co., St. Louis, Mo. (fierrg Pectoral is put up in half-sizo bottles at half price 50 cents. They are worth inspecting and imay be of great money-saving value to the buver. 11 110 vi,.i riu.it. Tho forecast for Tuesday: Fair to partly cloudy, slightly wanner weather, with light variable winds. The Cheap Prices We nro charKliifr for tlie Bkst OnoCKIHK-s to lie, had are tfuinlnR popularity dally. We liellevc in "live, and let live." Wo want the buyer to liavo Home of tlio profits as well asthe seller. IlRV OOOIIS, BOOTS AM) SHOES, GENT'S I'UllStsIIINOS. Choleo winter stock. Oood goods at the lowest prices. Rhlllp Yarowsky, 313 WEST CENTRE ST.. SHENANDOAH. PA DAVISON'S The Boston Factory Shoe Store Is offering for the next two weeks an inducement very seldom extended to shoe btners. They are selling Ladles' SI.50 shoes at - - $ .99 2.50 shoes at - 1.75 " 3.50 shoes at - - - 215 Men's SI.25 shoes at .90 " 2.00 shoes at - - - 125 " 3.00 shoes at 2.25 Our Boy's and Children's shoes are going at greatly reduced prices. We have a choice stock to select from. Holiday Announcement. v Soldier Klllofr li.v ii -entry. Newport News. Vn., Doc. 12. Ilenrv floffet, n private- In the First Ken tucky roBlmont. wns hilled and Henry C. Hrehme, a private of the same repl ment. seriously uoutulod Saturday night by a sentinel who was stationed at the sniiKPliinlt of the transport Ber lin, which brought the rcRlment from I'orto Ttlro. Tho men started to board the iranpi i t. but did not have a pass. Thpy Ignored the Injunction of the sen try to stop, and when they attempted to pass him lie struck each of them over the head with his bayonet, rtcf fptt's skull was fractured and he died soon after. BOSTON HE 27 South Main Street. Shenandoah, I. SPON1, PROP. FOUR DOORS ABOVE POST OFFICE. Pa. uur nouuay stocu now occupies every available space in our tliree large store rooms. That we can now fulfill the desires of holiday pur chasers is beyond doubt We have in our selection a beautiful stock of parlor tables, jardinier 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 niahotrany frame polis-h finish. Turkish suits covered in silk damask, silk brocatelle bouil lion and silk Trench are a tempta tion to the buyer. A big line of coucnes 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 21 -1 23 North Alain St. Another Victim f Dupollt Kxploalon Wilmington, Del., Dec. 12. Thomas MeCann, arced 50 years, who was seri ously burned from the explosion nt the Dupont powder works on Friday morn ing, died last night of his Injuries. Last Thursday nlffht McCann joined a benetlolal society, paying Initiation fee, and his family was given $2,000 funeral benefits this morning. The others Injured nt the explosion are recovering. RAPPAHANNOCK NOTES, Miss Knto KcLalti, who spent tho past year with Mends In Holyoke, Mass., re turned hero Saturday evening. Quito n number of our young people spent a pleasant afternoon on tho Ico at Lost Creek yesterday. Miss Mary Wright, of Shonandoab, spent last ovening with friends horo. Tho Lost Creek Dramatic Club Is rehears ing n play which It will produce In February. Packer colliery No. 5 worked only lour days last week. "Feck's Had Iloy" will bo at tho Palaco theatre the latter end of this week. Joseph Hutchison, of Colorado, was a wcl come, visitor hero Inst evening. From n rollablo source comes the news that the S tli ltegt., at Camp Mclvenzlc, Ua., will bo mustered out and tho boys will be homo for Christmas, This will bo glad nows for their mothers. A selected committee held a meeting at tho Lost Creek T. A. 11 hall yesterday afternoon for tho purpose of unking arrangements for tho coming fair to ho held under tho auspices of tho Tempemnco Society of that placo dur ing tho holidays. James llrehouy, an aged man of Mahauoy l'laiie, died at his home Saturday morning from heart trouble. Patrick McMnuiman, of Uomesvillc, spent yesterday with friends hero. O F. McDonnell, of Lost Creek, tho hust ling insurance agent, transacted business at Pottsville on Saturday. Tho general committco on tho fair to bo held In tho basement of St. Joseph's Catholic chord has decided that tho opening dato for tho fair shall bo Tuesday (to-morrow) even ing, Dec. llSth. That evening and tho fol lowing evenings of the week, llrst-class en tertainments will take placo nud pleasant evenings are assured all who attend, Tickets ato now going around for tho supper aud en tertainment to bo held ou Wednesday and Thursday ovcuitigs, Theso two evenings will be the most enjoyable of all, and every thing points to a grand success. The proceeds of tho fair will go to tho erection of a parochial residence. James Conry, of this place, aged 59 years, lied of kidney troublo at 2:30 o'clock Satur day afternoon. Tho funeral will take placo at 1) o'clock Tuesday morning. Night school is well attended hero and tho pupils aro well furnished with tho necessary hooks. A young femalo foreigner visited town Sat urday with a violin. While she wai playing her instrument on ono of the corners a by stander remarked that tho girl was a flirt, as sho always had a bow on a string. Thomas Mills aud wife, of Gilberton, spent yesterday with friends here. J. Waltor Kennedy and company produced tho tragedy "Samson" in tho palaco theatre Friday and Saturday evenings. Tho second evening the company was greeted by a largo and enthusiastic audience. Tho Dramatic Company of this placo will open a two-nights' engagement ou Monday ovening, Dec. lilth, with the western comedy drama, "Border Land." This piece is suro to make a hit, as tho characters lire well se lected and the company have added several lirst-class specialties. On Tuesday evening, 20th inst., tho same company will produce tho great labor drama. Strife, or Master and Men." William Jerome's whirlwiud of laughter, "A Jay in New York," will bo at the Palace thcatie to-morrow (Tuesday) cveuing. All lovers of comedy should come early aud avoid tho push. NOTICE ! CHRISTMAS IS ONLY 18 DAYS OFF ! Now is Your Time to Buy at Conway s and ioc Store, 10S North Main St., Shenandoah, Pa. O UR TOY DISPLAY. In this department you'll find without a doubt the greatest and most complete line of toys in this city. Everything you can think of to amuse the little folks, and at great saving prices. Lome one, beautiful display of dolls, from 5c up to $10.00. your opportunity. Don't miss it. ffOUR SPECIAL. the little ones to see our Ark that Noah built 21 and IS cents Children's washtubs 23 nnd-18 conts. Kid dollls 23 nnd 41 cents. Tin kitchens 10 nnd 23 cents Homes 5 nnJ 23 cent. worth. Ornaments 10c, Ornament tinsel 10c, Wool horsos lOo targe vase cft'lslmd..... .81.00 This Is n wonderful toy Don't Forgot the Place. CONWAY'S 5 and 10c STORE, 102 North Main St. come all. lJnng Now is I have just returned from the city where I went to close out the stock of a big wholesale clothing house, consisting ot Overcoats, with and without velvet collars, blue and black Overcoats, all styles, for men and boys. I closed out large lots of children's Astrakhan Reefers, all sizes and styles, and the latest style short Overcoats for the little fellows. I also closed out large lots of Vestee suits for the children and I wish to inform the public that I bought those goods at one half their former price and I am going to sell them at half price. So if you are looking for good, fresh and stylish Clothing or Overcoats that are just turned trom the factory, and want to buy them for one-half the price that they are worth, don't fail to examine them before going elsewhere, at the store that advertises noth ing but facts. .IONICS. On the lltll lint, at .Shenandoah, I'll, William JnncH, uetl 70 years. The funeral will take uliice on Tilled y, l:lth In-t, at 11-30 a. in., from tho family residence. No. 113 East Cnnl street, olid proceed via L V It.lt train at 1 p. in. for t lull-, wheio Interment will lit- made Kel.itlves anil friends are respect fully Invited to attend. 12-12 It v- LADIES', KISSES' AND CHILDREN'S COATS. lEGEL'S TOVE TORE 123 and 131 S. Main Street. Contains the largest as well as the most reliable stock in town We have stoves, ranges afid heaters in carloads. We sell only the best The Buckwalter makes. They sell cheap, yes cheaper than anywhere else, and are accompanied by guarantee. Our Furniture Explained in a nutshell compares with the above announce tnent. We have an entirely new line for the holidays in dining room furniture, chairs, sofas, couches.ctc INVIUORATINO TO THE ini "AK and SCALP. Drop us a postal card and a we. will call at your residence. Prompt attention. Dusto's Tonsorial Parlors, Ferguson House Illock. cteleot vnur carment from up-to-date styles. We have the right goods here and a large variety to select from at the right prices. Ladies' Coats, $2 50, S3.00, S5.00, $6.00 $0.00, $9.00 to $16.00. Children's Coats, $1.50 to $7.50. Fur Collarettes, $1.50 to $15.00. Our stock of dress goods has no equal. You will find hern a laree assortment of plain and fancv fabrics in foreign and domestic at bar gain prices. Our place is headquarters for lace curtains, blanket', carpets, rugs, etc. Look through our line on second floor and get prices. Ilutterick paper patterns, best in the world, sold by us. P. J. GAUGHAN NORTH rvi AlfVJ STREET. "Neglected colds iuako fat yravoyards." Dr. Wood's Norway I'iiie Syrup helps men and women to a happy, vigoious old aue. Number of l.leeiiHn Applicants This is tho last day for filing license appli cations. .Many were filed to-day and to accommodate the salooikeepur3 and others, Clerk of tho Couits Schueuer will ro- aiu in his otlicu uutU V o'clock this cveuing. Last year there were 1100 licenses granted, aud at 4 o'clock this after noon the number on die was about 140 short f the total number of last year. It is ex pected this year's total will not fall short. Ileedd Iteeorded. From Mary S. Filbert to Uerbeit Unger, premises iu Pino Urove ; from Catharine O'Neill to Patrick Motley, premises in Gir- rdvillo: from Charles II. Coster ct al to Pennsylvania Schuylkill Valley I!. It. Co., two deeds, ono for premises in North Man heim and second for premises in South Mauheim townships; from Kcudiug Com pany to r. h. V. It. lc. Co., premises In West Hrunswick township ; from D.uiicl I). Kriegerund wife, to Martin Uhoads.lprcmises in Itiuetuwu. Dr. Itull'8 Cough Syrup Is pleasant to take; it tastes itood; children like it; no ouble to administer it aud it always cures. Buy tho genuine, Dr. John W. Bull's Cough Syrup. Mnrrlai;e LiceliKeg. David Kdgar llublor, of Butler township, and Claia N. K. Yost, of Locust Dale; Augustus Ililtuu and Uertrudo Gilbert, both Sheuandoah ; Irviu E. Starr, of Uoueli aud Itcady, aud Jemima E. Fetter, of Shamo kin; Michael I'ltzpatrick, of Joliett, and Maxgio Doruu, of Treinont township; Adam Miller and Alice Keenly, both of Donaldson MAMMOTH CLOTHING HOUSE, & and 11 SOUTH MAIN STREET, LOUIS GOLD IN, Prop. SHENANDOAH, PA. Red liibbou Mocha nnd Java coffee is sold at 30 cents. It is the best coffee on tho market for the money Try it and you will use no other. 12-12-0t H EW MELDAIZIS CAFE, 120 SOUTH MAIN STREET. AKaln remodeled. Private parties mil lo enter Uii cd iu our prlvalo bootliK. Hatlnu bar nttnelted Kren lunch nerved every evcmnir. None but the bent nt wines, liquors nnii ci(ar bold. Stop In while you urn waitlni: fur a trolley car. POMMERCIAL HOTEL RESTAURANT, U -Morris Hcckman, Prop, ....... li-nllm- bnr nttnehed TTrn lunch inorulniriiiid cvenli.tf. choicest ol wines, biandles.clgain olid beers. , VAL. BEYRANT, flgr. DOLLS ! DOLLS!! u am, J23 anirijl South Main Street. We do not cliim the largest stock in Shenandoah, but a stock well selected as any ; an assoitment Urge enough for anyone to select from, and ; urt Inu'ei for tlie same article than at any oiher store. hy ? Uecause we placed m.irlie tree ornaments last lanunry. The consc i.uence is that we boucht them at feast lo net cent, cheaper than if Inlying them from jobbing houses. (If any one would-ue competitor uouuis uus, c nw n-; i"" -v amount of caih desired lo back it up), that is as our prices IS BEST LINE OF- GROCERIES, FLOUR, FEED, HAY nil HTIIAW, Floor and Table Oil Cloths. E. B. Foley, 'TWtr.st, fa ft ft! at 90 cents. Compare the, ,slie with the Full jointed and line bisque head, with fine Full joint, finely dressed, fin Regular S1.00 dolls now selling others selling at a dollar. hair wigs. Regular So cent slie selling ut 45 cents. biwjue heads. Regular 45 cent dressed jointed dolls, selling at 35 cents. Regular 35 cent jointed dressed dolls, selling at 30 cents. Fine large lull jointed bisque dolls, wortli 75 cents, selling at 48 cents, Morgan's Fancy Bazar, 23 Norm Mam s Ktepped on a Nail. John Evans, foreman on the Dally Atncri can of Mabanoy City, is laid up on account of an injury to his right foot, caused by stupp, ing ou an upturned nail. MISCELLANEOUS. lo Kcneral housework. 12-12-tf lirAKT, I-fllrl to Apply to Jacob Ilentz, corner Mn'n and Coal street. AI1AHOAIN in Shenandoah, ,.at centre real estate, liagy terms of payment, monthly, qua teriy or xemi-miuuniiv. oi.uw m ensh tlown. Old lintel or restaurant stand, omnll ntore or dwellimr. Security llulldlnir and Savins Union, Hciuntnn, l'a 12-J-20t-eod IjVSTKAVKD. From the premises of AURiist i Hhandls. 2U Unit Oak street, on tho 5th Inst., a red cow with 11 white face and white marks about the body, finder will please return ner to the owner and receive a reward. 12-7-Ct $10 TiTOlt SAI.U -Several very valuable and ueslr l nble vacant lot: ulso several house, which will be sold singly or In blocks Kpr further information -apply to s. A. lieuuan, Tamaqua, l'a. li-o-im lUISI.IO SAI.U Tho plant of the Shcnandoali Manufncturlnir Company. consIstiiiB of tho three-story bulldlue and ground, nnd all tho iimchlnerv contained therein, situate at the corner of Emerick and Coal streets, Shenan doah, will offer at punne alo, on tuo premises, on the 15th day of December, 1898, at 1 a. ill. t erms or nale mauo Known on (lay 01 saie. o-r FOIt rtKN'T. Dwelling house, with nil con venlences. with uood location, for rent. Apply at this ofllco. tf ATOTICR. Desirable properties for Bale. Ap 1 ply to S. G. SI. Hollopetcr, attorney, Shenandoah. 8-31-tf A cup of Red Ribbon coffee for breakfast nvigorates both body and mind. 12-12-0t Gt'H'ni!"l.i, SiiIIm Vor Culm. Savannah, Ga., Dec. 12. General T-Ke and staff sailed for Cuba yesterday af ternoon on the transport Panama. Crowds of people lined the wharves as the transport passed down tho river. As the tugboats cut loose the siren taken from tha Spanish cruiser Al- mlrante Oquondo after tlie battle of Santiago, una now on the tus Cambria, screeched the Panama a parting salute. General Leo will remain outside of Havana until Jan. 1, when he will enter the city. 'LIVE STOCK MARKETS. Tho Itccolpts of Pnttlo In Plillmlolphtn nnii i.nli'Ht (Jiiiilntluim. Philadelphia. Dec. 12. -Tho receipts of cattle in tl.ls city lust week were as fol lows: lleevc b. 3,220; sheep, C.93C; hogs, 7.175. Iteeelpts of the previous week were: Peeves, U.C0I; sheep, 7,021: hoes 5,975. Jteof cuttle were firm for nil handy sized stock nnd prices were higher on all tirades: Dta bend of steers were shipped to London per the steamer Mackinaw, and some fine Christmas show steer wero held nt GlG'..o. Quotations: Kxtru, 6',4il5V'.. Rood, SWfiSV.i medium, 4?i lc.; common. 4WiHfcc. Sheep woro active and firm, a number of fine Christmas show sheep belnu held nbovo rates. We quote: Kxtru, Mfl5c,-, Kood, 4V4tM'te.; medium, SftQte.i common. 2W3V4C. : liunbs. 4'$fH'c. Holts were in seasonable demand at Cfl BUo. for best western and 4J4SjGo. for other western. Pat cows wero draituy at 2V43Hc. Thin cows wero weak at $S to 15, Veul cuhes wero In good demand at 7V4c Milch cows sold from (30 to SIS. Dressed beeves wero In fair demand at BELLS 1EAT iftfilEI. Will be paid to any person who finds us to misrepresent our goods. If not as represented we will refuim 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, - Shenandoah, Penna. DO NOT FAIL TO READ THIS! Ghr istmas is GomingI We are prepared to cater to our customers with a full line of holi day groceries for your Christmas dinner. READ OUR LIST ; Citron, Lemon Peel, Prunes, Seeded Raisins, Seedless Raisins, Cleaned Currants, California Dry Peaches, California Canned Peaches, California Dry Pears, Cal fornia Canned Pears, Pigs, Dates, Nuts. Our prices are astonishing and have won favor with the housewife They need no introduction. 19 W. OAK STREET. NEW OPENING ! NEW SHOE STORE ! B. A. Friedman, 216 W. Centres St. Three doors below brick school house. FOR SALE. Buy Keystone flour. Ho suro that the nsrno Lehsio & Bakr. Ashland, Fa., Is printed on every nek. For good and cheap shoes at the lowest prices, yo to the NEW YORK CHEAP SHOE STORE, Near Jardln St. 33 West Centre Street. WAX AND CUT FLOWERS, MISS MARY E. JONEp, 01' WM. l'KNN, Has opened u new store at the COR. nAIN and LLOYD STS., Shenandoah, Pa., 1'or the snla of wax and cut flowers of all designs of the latest styles at short notice and reasonable prices. Also needle work of all kinds and fancy work. We Invite your patron aife. A valuable business property having modem improvements. Centrally located. Valuable to one wanting a perman ent business place and a home. Apply to M. M. BURK1J, Attorney, Eigan Jtuilding. Colored Glasses Should not be worn without intelligent advice: Whenever an eye finds relief in a shaded or colored glass, 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 nnd intelligent examination. Glasses If You Need Them. . . . None If You Don't. Tiios. Buchanan, OPTICIAN, 118 S. Mailt Street. iYES-i We, can furnish Repairs for all Stoves. It ! by far chcajier to repair your old faithful stovi than to buy a new one. If your stove W broken let us fix it. You will be pleased with the work and the price. WM. R. PRATT, 333 S. Jardln St I A Handsome Complexion I I la one of the greatest charms a woman can i possess I'ozzoni's CouruuiOM 1'owpnal Rives it. f pORTZ S TOY HOUSE ! Our toy line this year surpasses anything in the town. We do not import, as some unprincipled dealers advertise, but we do promise to give you the very best and latest toys that can be found in Philadel phia, Baltimore, Chicago and New York markets. TKEF triraminjjs in abundance; latest de signs j brick and roofing papers, gilt tinsel, cotton, Me, stars, 1'atrol wagons, milk wagons, dray wagons, bed room suits, tables, chairs, Stables, harps, iron chemical engines, book and ladder trucks, steam engines, hot air engines, &c. Animals for tree yard, trumpets, drums, guns. Celluloid goods, the prettiest in town and at catching prices. DOLLS. Everyone knows aiavays lead on this line. that wt This yeai Is no exception to the rule. Fancy china and opalware. Our stock is so large it is almost impossible to mention everything. We ask that you pay our housi a visit and we will convince you beyond r doubt that we can beat the town in variety first class goods, and last but not least on price. You are welcome, even though you bit) nothing. Look for the large gold sign. i THE LAUOEST TOV AND KAKOY rjOOOS IIOUSB IN TOWtf, F. J. PORTZ, 2i North MainlStr.eet,