1 HOOKS & BROWN. THE BARGAIN SPOT This store is where you want to look for IIOU.DAY GOODS. Your dimes will do the work oi quarter bene Huy now. Avoid the jam of the last few days before Christmas. These Prices Prove That we Are as Cheap as the Cheapest. TREE ORNAMENTS, You will he surprised to ec the good thing for tho money. Tinsel ornamcnl9, e,c; worth loc. Glass balls, 3 and 5c; worth 5 and toe. Star paper, It and 6c per package, BOOKS. Kino line nt cheap prices Children's toy books, 5c up Large stock bound hooks, ioc Uf. Prayer books, h) mnals, &c. Sunday school lesson for 1S99, $1. Trumpets, Drums, Games, Cards, booklets, Dressing Cases, Medallions, Hobby Horses, 65c up. ; lilaekboards, .iSc and g8c ; the Chatauqutt Hlackboard and Desk, $2.25 NO TROUBLE TO SHOW GOODS. DON'T FORGET OUR 25c Candy. LOWNEY PACKAGES, 10, is, 30, 60c. HOOKS & BROWN, NO. 4 NORTH MAIN STREET, Evergreens For The Holidays. Holly wreaths and wreath ing, mistletoe and other evergreens. Leave your orders at SHENANDOAH DRUG STORE, 3 South Main Street, Shenandoah, Pa. Telephone Connection. Canaries. A flne lot ot singe's received from Phila delphia All kinds. They will make acceptable Christmas Kilts. JAPANESE GOLD FISH and globes. All kiwis of pigeons. We also sell miners' supplies and ilrlllliiK machines DAVID HOPKINS, 105 East Centre street, - Shenandoah, l'a. The Cheap Prices We nro charging for the Hf-xt Gnocr.aius to bo had aro gaining popularity dally. We believe in "live anil let live." We want the buyer to have some of tho profits as well as the seller. imv oooni, iiooth ash huoem, okst's fuksiuiinus. Choice winter Btock. Oood goods nt tho lowest prices. Rhlllp Yarowsky, 313 WEST CENTRE ST.. SHENANDOAH. PA BARGAIN FOR MEN ! The Boston Factory Shoe Store makes the following ex traordinary shoe bargain to men for the next few clays only : HEN'S HEAVY RUSSET SHOES, HAND SEWED, WORTH $4,00 1 at $2.25. Ladies', Misses' and Chil dren's winter footwear and rubbers at astonishing prices. Serviceable and reliable goods. BOSTON I SHOE 27 South Main Street. Shenandoah, Pa, I. SPON1, PROP. FOUR DOORS ABOVE VOST OFFcl5' I EGEL'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 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. 8 J. 3IE6EL, 123 and 131 South Main Street. BEST LINE OF" GROCERIES, FLOUR, FEED, HAY and HTKAW, Floor and Table Oil Cloths. wm u, u. Jtuiv., centre St. 1 HOOKS & BFiOWM. HOOKS AND BROWN. IRON TOVS lnrtrt line l.lttlo prices. Hre engine, Hook ami ladder, ami Trains 23, 48, olSc. Sulkies, Delivery Wagons, etc. , 23c. DOLLS, Dressed dolls, 25c up. . Jointed and Kid body dolls 23c tip. China liend dolls, Jc up. f elt body, very durable, 23c up. SHENANDOAH. PENNA. iUCHANAN THE JEWELER, 1 18 S. Main St., Is making a specialty in holiday gifts of Ladies' and Gent's Gold and Silver t Watches, They are worth inspecting and may he of great money-saving value to the buver. DAVISON'S Holiday Announcement. W Our holiday stock now occupies every available space in our three 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 mahogany frame polish finish. Turkish suits covered in silk damask, silk broca telle 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 ouit purchasers. DAVISON'S BUSY . FURNITURE . AND . STOVE . STORE, 11 9-1 2 1 -1 23 North Main St. Look For the New York Cheap Shoe Store. All Kinds of Latest Shoes Hen's, Ladles' and Children's Rub ber and Leather Boots, worth now ijiillcs' shoes $.2S .80 Men's " i.5o .ciq Children's ulux-n fio SO Leather Hoots l.&o 1.3.J Men's rubbers, 28c up. Ladlea' rubbers, 15c up Children's rubbers, 10c up. Look for our repairing prices fJcn'B half soles and heel-, r0c lidles' and chlldreu'flfetill lower. Patches, 5 ccnta Do not forget the place. NEW YORK CHEAP SHOE STORE, Near Jardln St. 33 West Centre Street, SPECIAL SALE I DOLLS How Are These Prices ? -v A beautiful full jointed finest jointed wrikls, jcjI hair sewed wig, 25 inches high, heavy built, regu lsr price would be $5.00. Our special price, $4.25. Another beautiful ktle full price $2.75. Our special price, $2.00. Kegular $1.00 dolls now selling at 90 cents. Full jointed and fine bisque head, with fine hair wig. Regular 50 cent sUe selling nt 45 cents. Full joint, finely dressed, fine bisque heads. ill Regnlui 45 Cent dressed jointed dolls, kellmg at 35 cents. Regular 35 cent jointed dressed dulls, selling at 30 cents. Fine Urge lull jointed bisque dolls, worth 75 48 cents. FULL LING OP DOLL CARRIAGES Morgan's Fancy ! Verdicts AVER'S HAIR VIGOR faff Ms Ail the promises made for it, is the verdict of those ho have tried it. "I have sold AVER'S HAIR V'non for fifteen years and do not know of a sitmie, case where, h did not give entire satisfaction." 1'. II. IJKOV li, 1'aunsdalc, Ala, air "When disease caused my hair to fall out, J found AYFR's Hair Vigor a most excellent preparation and one that does nil that Is claimed for it"- L. KUSU, CounelWvilto, Pa. iyor "AYER'S Hair Vioor does all that Is olalmed for It. It restored my hair, which was fast becoming grav, back to Its natural color dark brown." U 11. llASELIIOFF.l'aterson.N.J, 'Did St " My head became full of dandruff, and after a time inv hair began to fall out. The use of AVER'S 1IA1R Vioor stopped the falling out and made the scalp clean and healthy." MRS. C. M. AYKttS, Mount Airy. (5a. Cameron Colliery Afire, Firo has been dlscovorcd In first lift of tho Uatuoron colliery, near bhamokiu. It was located in tho blacksmith shop. A force of workmen were at once secured but the flames havo assumed frightful proportions and they have mado no appreciable gain. Tho smoke has filled tho gangway to such an extent that it is impossible to get at tho tiro proper and they aro virtually compolled to go it blind. Arrangements aro alieady being mado to erect dams on cither side of tho burning portion and flit them with water, lu this manner drowning out tho lire. It Is im possible nt this juncture to form any idea as to tho probable result. Tho colliery is tho largest ownc 1 by tho Mineral Mining Com pany, nnd 700 employes aro out ot work. A pretty selection of diamond rings suitahlo for mas gifts, l'riccs very lowatlsrurum s. Disposal' sseil of Their Clmrcll. Tho Duhsito faction of tho Uvangellcal church at Tamaqua is now holding services In tho Odd Fellows hall at that place. They wero dispossessed of tho church by Shcrlir Toole through the confirmation several weeks ago by Judgo Savidgo of his original decision in the matter. Squeezed Uetween Cars. Stlnoy Muskawicz, a laborer at tho Park colliery, was painfully injured about tho hack and hips by being caught between niino cars whilo making a coupling. AkIiiuIiITi'n si'.uiiNIi IM-Nouors. Wnnhlngtnn, Dec. 15. Up to this time the olllcinla here lmve not been aide to ascertain the number of Spanish pris oners held by the Filipino Insurgents, but they are ccrtuin that the estimate from Madrid of 10,000 Is very much too high. Admiral Dewey looked Into the condition of some of these prisoners held by Agulnaldo at Cavlte early In the war and again lately. It Is believed that the lot of the Spanish soldier pris oners, who In July numbered 4,000, is much better than that of the clerical prisoners. It may be that the total number of pilsoners In the hands of the insurgents will run well up to wards 5,000. Culled Wllllnm n '"Sheep' -Ilt-ntl." Uerlln, Dec. 15. The trial of Frank Knaak, of New York, charged with lese majeste In referring to Emperor Will lam as a "sheep's head," has been fixed for Dec. 20. lie is still In prison, ball being refused, and the United States embassy being unable to Interfere In the rase. The defense will prove that Knaak. on Nov. 24. the day he Is said to have spoken disrespectfully of his majesty, was Intoxicated, and that when sober he nhvnys spoke respect fully of the emperor. Red Ribbon Mocha and Java cofTeo is sold at 30 ceuts. It is tho best cofl'ee on tho market for tho monoy. Try it and you will use no other. 12-12-0t Forecast For the Holidays. Large Prime Oysters, $1 per 100, Medium sized " 6oc, per 100. Opened whllo you wait. Keeeived dally from tho oyster beds. Fresh Turkeys Chickens and other foul. Live or dressed. Leave your orders now. Sold at the lowest market prices. All Home dressed stock. John Coslett, 35 S. Main St. ! DOLL CARRIAGES ! Come and Look at Them ! made bisque doll, has real hair eye iaiies , jointed bisque dolls, 23 inches high, regular cents, selling at AND 00 CARTS. PRETTIES! STYLES. Bazar, 23 worth Mam st. THIS VTKAT1IKU. Thn fnrrrlf. fnr tiVMntrt 1rtf(1v r1n1li1tf ftllKlitly warmer weather, wltK fresh, variable win us. PERSONAL MEN HOW. l'ctcr Ilreen transacted business at tho county scat this morning. Mrs. It. U Hess attended (ho funeral of a friend nt Frackvlllo to-day. Misses Carrlo and Li urn rohncr vis ted friends nt Pottsvillo to-day. James Harry, a resident of Turkey Hun. Is confined to his homo by illness. Hlchnrd Malonc, of West Knspbcrry nllcy. Is confined to his hnmu by illness Mrs. l'atrick Lochran, of Turkey Hun. is convalescing from her recent attack of Ill ness. Mrs, T. It. Hutchinson nnd Mrs, E. II. Hunter visited friends nt the county scat to-day. J. J. Francy nnd M. U. Malono nttciulcd tho funeral of tho lato William Ilrcnuan, nt Minvrsvtlle, this morning. James Thompson, of Lost Creek No. 2, who has been confined to his homo tho past week with an attack of bronchitis, is 011 tho road to recovery. . Dr. Hull's Collc.li Syrup has been In uso for half a century. Homo families have used It for thrco generations and it is to day tho standard cough remedy of this country. Deaths nnd Funerals. Mrs. Ann Hcaton, au aged resident of Dark Coruor, near (llrardville, died on Tuesday. Tho luneral took placo this morning at Con- tralia. After a long Illness Arthur Nash, Sr., of Ccutralla, died yesterday, and tho funeral will tako place Saturday morning. Tho funeral of Mrs. Patrick Kelly, who died nt Locust Dalo on Sunday, took placo yesterday. Tho remains of Mrs. Mary Silk wcro Interred at Ashland this morning.. A Colliery Ueclitlined. No. 1) slopn nt Henry Clay shaft, Shamokln, was successfully tapped of 10,000,000 gallons of water yostorday In order to reclaim tho workings and rcmoyo moro than 70,000 tons of coal. Tho slopo was drowned out during thotlmo of tho Johnstown flood. A holo was driven 70 foot from tho bottom level to tho water. Hungarian lteformeil Church. Tho first Hungarian Heformcd church or gaulzcd in this country is located at lit Carincl, and their tenth annivorsay will bo properly celebrated next Tuesday. Eev. llamborzky is tho pastor. Ask your grocer for tho new Mocha and Java coll'ee, tho celebrated lied Hlbhon brand in one pound packs. 12-12 lit A New Tunnel. A tuunel is being driven across tho basin from tho southern sldo of tho north dip, second lift, Ruck Mountain vein of the Furnaco colliery. Thopurposo is to make a second outlet at tho extrerao eastern end of the working;, and also to mine the coal left unmlned by thoGilberton colliery. v ... . . o of the Globe fcr Trent) iTriTt ...., ... 7 ana Bimuar uompialnts, uuu i i-juriu UUU'T UlU fciriOgCut GEilMArJ MEDICAL LAWS . pruscn Dea oy enunent pnysicians I I UK. HIUHUK'S 4i A bfiftonn 5i TAIN EXPELLEO. World renowned I Tlcmnrkftlil v fiurcpBsfni t jOrjly pcnnIne with Trade Alnrk Anchor,' F. Ad. ItithtcriCo., 215 IVnrlSt.j Xew lork. 31 HIGHEST AWARDS. 13 Branch Houses, Own Glassworks. 23&S0CU. Endowed & recommended by A. Waslej , 106 H. Main St.. .0. H. Hagenbuch, 103 N. Main St., r. r.D.mrlln, 6 S. Main St. Shenandoah. "tfJistJVJ"" I DR. RICHTEFt'O "ANCIIOIt" STOaiACIlAI. beat f. uo 1 1-. ivHpppwma:f-,c,iinneli f TniiiiilnltitM. 19 W. OAK STREET. MISCELLANEOUS. f 110 LOAN. Council No. 530. Jr. O. U A. M. A, has $100 to loan, on flrt mortgage. Apply to rranK I'.iscuunucr, uuas. Biiyuer, or w in , Morgans, Trustees, 12-13-15-17 t 1IAROAIN In Shenandoah. ICa-t Cent real estate. Kasy terms of payment, monthly, qua terly or ncini-nuuuallv. 1,000 In cush down. Old hotel or restaurant stand Rinnll fitoru or dwelllnir. Security HulhlliiL' ntul Suvlne union, neiiiniou, i-a iv-iKan-eod YUANTKD AT ONCU Three good appcnriuB men. Apply to Leon L. Wolf, S)J West Centre street. tf TTlOIt SALIi. A valuable business property hnviuv modern improvements Centrally located Valuable to one wanting a permanent liusllies place and a borne. Apply to M, M llurku, attorney, r.gan uuuuing, 11 fANTKI) AT ONfK. Two young ladles. 1 Apply in Leon L. Wolf, aiU West Centre street. tf TiTOIt SAI.K Several very valuable and denlr I' able vacnnt loNt also bcvt-ral linns,'.. which will lo sold ulngly or In blocks J'or r,irll,fr Information amilv to H. A. ItciMiill Tnininiun, l'a. 12-0-lin rOIt HUNT. Dwelling house, with all eon 1 vcnlenees, with good locution, for rent. Apply at this olllce tf xTm'ini! Desirable properties for sale, Aii- IN nly to H. (1 M. iiouopeier, attorney, Hhciininlouh. WAX AND CUT FLOWERS. MISS MARY E. JONES, Ol' V'M. I'LNN, JIus opened a new store at tho COR. ITA1N and LLOYD STS., Shenaudoah, l'a., For the aule of wax and cut flowers of all designs of the latest styles at uliort notice and reasonable prices. Also needle work of ull kinds and fancy work. We Invito your patron-use notice: i CHRISTMAS IS ONLY 18 DAYS Now is Your Time to Buy at Conway's OUR TOY DISPLAY. In this department you'll find most complete line of toys in this city. Everything you folks, and at great saving prices. Come one, come all. beautiful display ot dolls, your opportunity. Don't OUR worth. Ark that Xonh built 23 and 43 cents Ornaments 10c, Children's washtuhs 23 and 43 cents. Ornnuient tinsel 10c, Kid dollla 23 nnd 4s cents. Wood horses lOo Tin kitchens 10 and 23 cents Large vase ca-lsbnd $1.00 Homes 5 nn J 23 cents. This is n wonderful toy Don't Forgot tho Placo. CONWAY'S 5 and 10c STORE, 102 North Main St. -1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 I I I 1 1 1 1 1 1 11 If HAT is more suitable for a Christmas present stylish, well-made overcoat or a good suit of clothes ? It shows common sense on the part of the giver, and the one who gets the present keeps warm when the chilly blasts sweep about them. MAMMOTH CLOTHING HOUSE, 9 and 11 SOUTH MAIN STREET, LOUIS GOLD IN, Prop. SHENANDOAH, PA. LADIES', MISSES' AND CHILDREN'S COATS, Select your garment 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, $3.00, $5.00, $6.00. $8.00, $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 here a large assortment of plain and fancy 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. llutterick paper patterns, best in the world, sold by us. P. J. GAUGHAN, NORTH tvl A.IIS1 STREET. ENDEAVOR To save your eyes by taking care of them. We advise many persons not to wear glasses, if it is not necessary. Should it be, would not a nice pair of eye glasses be an appropriate Christmas gift ? We don't charge to properly examine the eyes. This is a bright idea. Thos. Buchanan, OPTICIAN, 118 S. Mairr Street. A NICE CHRISTMAS SMOKE Can bo enjoyed by father, brother, etc., by purchasing a hoi of our cigars, put up expressly In dclrable boxes for Christmas gifts. W. G. Dusto's Tonsorial Parlors, Ferguson House Block. and ioc 10S North Main St., Shenandoah, Pa. from 5c up to jSto.oo. Now is miss it. SPECIALS prlce. Bo 5o 5o 48c 1 1 11 1 f 1 x 3 ii 0 UR line than a nice, is the 5 3 S3 2s 5 Will be paid to any person who finds us to misrepresent our goods. If not as represented we will refuuQ 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, YOUR EYES. J. D. COLDREN, Of Schuylkill Haven, The noted Hefractlonlst, who has testimonials from the best people, of the county, an to his ability, will he at GROHLER'S DRUG STORE EVERY WEDNESDAY OP E&CH WEEK. If vour eyes cause you any trouble call nnd so him. Ulasses furnished If needed and no medicine. EXAMINATIONS FREE. i-YESi We can furnish Repairs for all Stoves. It is 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. VM. R. PRATT, 333 S. Jardln St OMMERCIAL HOTEL RESTAURANT, Morris Heckrnan, Prop. Is now open. Gating bar attached. Frte lunch morning and evening, choicest of wines, hiandles, cigars and beers. VAL. BEYRANT, JTgr. A Handsnmn Hnm nlnvirin s oneot the greatest charms a woman can Ipo l nnaBUDo i n I.w,b wMw.. . a uuMru.Aiuii 1 1WUJtK ileal,. DOLLS and TOYS ! Our departments nre now ready for your inspection. The goods represent all the newest, as well as the best of the old favorites. Trashy and unreliable grades find no place here. See our superior line of dolls with jointed and kid bodies. We feel positive you will find here just what you want in the toy line and a neat saving In prices. Early selections are advisable while our stocks are most complete. Games. Twenty-five of the latest j worth 33 cents at 23 cents. Thirty-eight of the lutest; worth 73 cents at 48 ceuts, "Ouijn," the Kgyptlau buck Hoard. A II U blocks. Also wooden and wagon blocks. China Department. After dinner cups and saucers. Latest and daintiest plates, lemonade s.tls, Ac. Come see us. You are weloome even though you avoid the rush Goods stored F. J. PORTZ, Store, without a doubt the greatest and can think of to amuse the little Bring the little ones to see our OFF ! 55S mmmmmmm?w,Tmmmm of overcoats and clothing S3 S3 S3 largest, best selected and best arranged of any in the county. Just stop and look at the dis plays in our show windows, and then walk into the store and see the additional bargains. S3 S3 S3 S3 Shenandoah, Penna. DO NOT FAIL TO READ THIS! Christmas is Gomincjl 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 Rabins, Seedless Raisins, Cleaned Currants, California Dry Peaches, California Canned Peaches, California Dry Pears, Cal fornla Canned Pears, Figs, Dates, Nuts. Our prices are astonishing and have won favor with the housewife. They need no introduction. B. A. Friedman, 21S W. Centre St. Three doors below brick school house. EW MELDAIZIS CAFE, 120 SOUTH MAIN STREET. Again remodeled. Private parties can bo enter, tai ed In our private booths. ISatlng bar attached Free lunch served every evening, Nunc but the best of wines, liquors and cigars sold. Stop in while you aro waiting for a trolley car. I Fancy Goods Department. arandest display of fnncy goods ever shown- This department should he the Mecca for givers of holiday gifts. Description of tho wares will not do them Justice. They should be Inspected. A vast urray of handsome comb and brush toilet setts, shaving setts, smokers' setts, work boxes, collar nnd curl boxen, gluro and handkcrchUf boxes, Jewel boxes, cigar boxes, French Jewel cases, band mirrors, hand painted cpnl waro, albums, frames, wh'sk hroour holders, tobacco Jars, etc., etc. buy nothing. Make your purchases now and (or you If purchased now. 21 North Main StfTet,
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