HOOKS &. BftOWN, THE BARGAIN SPOT This store is where you want to look for HOLIDAY GOODS. I Your dimes will do the work of quarters here Huy now. Avoid the i jam of the last few days before Christmas. These Prices Prove That we Arc as Cheap as the Cheapest. TREE ORNAMENTS. Voti will b Aiiririeil tu see the Rood things for the itiiitH.y. Tincl ornaments, ?c; worth loc. filaw balls, 3 and 5c; worth 5 and loo. Stnr paper, J! and 6c per package. BOOKS. Pine line Ht cheap prlctwi. Children's toy books, 5c up Large stock bound Iraoka, loc up. l'rayer lwoks, li)mnali, Sec. Sunday school lesson for lS99.fl. Trumpets, Drums, Games, Cards, Booklets, Dressing Cases, Medallions, Hobby Horses, O.se up ; Blackboards, 48c and y8c ; the Chatauqua Blackboard and Desk, $2.25 NO TROUBLE TO SHOW GOODS. DON'T PORQET OUR 25c Candy. LOWNEY PACKAGES, 10, iS, 30, 60c. HOOKS & 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, 5 South Main Street. Shenandoah Telephone Connection. Pa. DAVISON'S Holiday Announcement. 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 brocatelle bouil lion and silk French are a tempta tion to the buyer. A bit line of couches and lounges in every con ceivable make. In odd pieces of celled. Corner, chairs, reclining chairs and straight chairs in large varieties, uur line ol bed room suits are cheap witli many to select irom. 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, I 1 9-1 2 1 -1 2. JVortli Alnln St. A NICE CHRISTMAS SMOKE Can be enjoyed by father, brother, etc., by purchasing a box of our dears, put up expressly In deslrahlu boxes for Christmas ulfts. W. G. Dusto's Tonsorial Parlors, FerttKon Home Wool Special Sale on Heaters. We are going to wind up the old year by inaugurating a special sale on heaters. They are the Laura, Gem Ringgold, Happy Greeting, Art Ringgold, Colossees. A $25 Heater can now be bought as low as $15. a ins is me uest cnance ever afforded. We must close them out before the season closes. Our parlor ranges, stoves and other heater's are worthy of inspection. 17TTO T ... . ruRiniiuKn. We nave nice holiday stock which we can sell at a saving of 25 per cent, over any other dealer. Call and see us. D.UU, 123 and ni South Main Street. BEST LINE OR GROCERIES, FLOUR, FEED, HAY nd STltAW. Floor and Table Oil Cloths. E. B. Foley, 17 v&trt 8t. 1 1 HOOKS & BROWN, HOOKS AND BROWN. IRON TOYS. I-nre line. Utile prices lire engine-;, Hook and ladder, and Trains a t, 48, 98c. Sulkies, Delivery Wagons, etc. , 23c DOLLS, Dressed dolls, 45c up. Jointed and Kid body dolls 23c up. ' C'liiim liead dolls, 5c up. felt body, very durable, 23c up. BROWN, SHENANDOAH. PENNA, THE JEWELER, 1 13 S. Main St., Is making a specialty gifts of in holiday Ladies' and Gent's Gold and Silver Watches. - They are worth inspecting and may be of great money-saving value to the buyer. 19 W. OAK STREET. MISCELLANEOUS. rtOlt HAM!. A valuable business property I' bavin iiuttl.'ni im, .,..-,... ........ .n:. located aluablo to one noiitlni; permanent hunim place unci 11 home Apply to M. M iturke, attorney. Euan bulhlinir. tf FOIt HA 1,15. Several very valnablo and desir able Vucnnt InU' nlai. ........ .t I.,....... w hich will be Mild kingly or in blocks For further information apply to S. A. Ik-ddall. ramaqim, I'a. 12-o-lm mon nrtNT.- Dwelling house, with all con with Lfood locution, for rent. V veutences. Apply at this office. tf "TOTICK. Desirable properties for sale. Ap 1 ply to S. O. 31. Hollopeter, attorney, Hlictmndoali. 8-.'ll tf QEAI.I5I) 1'ltOI'OSAI.Hwlll be received by the O uiidcrslKiiid. he Controller of .Schuylkill county, at Ills citllco at 1'ottHVllle. Pa . until Fr day, December 29th until two o'clock p m., ISM, for tho furnishing of the blanks, honks stationery, blank fornix, supplies, lie. for tho uso of tho various county olllces. for the year cndlnc December 81st 1899. Schedules of tho articles and the probble nmount of each re quired may be obtained at tho olllco of tho County Controller or the County Commis sioners. Samples of forms, A'c, required ma bo seen fct tho olliccs of the dllTerent countv officials. 1 ho rieht Is reserved to relect anv and all bills. lly direction of tho County CommlsIoners. ClIAfU.KM A Hnvokk, 12-1IS S0-2I County Controller. NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC. Notice it liert'liy if I von that under no clrcutn- Htunc-tt will tiuriniH-tloik bo Krnutctl to any person or persons to nte, slide, or walk upon tin Uo upon either of thu Hlie mdoah Citizens Water ami (las Company dams; an any and all person found tn'hhpaKH'nj; upon nald He liv hkrittni, walking throwing htoncn or ruldilNlt upon the fci of either of said dam, will be arrested and prosecuted to the full extent of 1(1 1W. i'j, tJ ASLfcY, Hunt, Sltenaudouli, Pa.. Dec. 10,1893. 12-10-17-21 HOLIDAY GIFTS. Ladles' and Gents' Gold Watches. Rings of every description and sotting. Silverware. We are low priced Jewelers, but k'vb you standard goods for the bimie money. EI. Duell, 206 So'Uh Main St., Shenandoah. Our place is the furthest down Main street and farthest down in prices. Come and seo us. SPECIAL SALE ! DOLLS How Are These Prices ? nx A beautiful full iointed finest BUCHANAN D jointed wrists, rcsl hair sewed wig, 25 inches high, heavy built, regu lr price would be $5.00. Our special price, $4.25. Another beautiful style full price $2.75. Our special price, $2,00. Hcgular $1,00 dolls now selling at 90 cents. Full jointed and fine bisque head, with fine hair wigs. Regular 50 Cent size selling at 45 Cents. Full joint, finely dressed, fiue bisque heads. Kejjul 45 Cent dressed jointed dolls, wiling at 35 Cents. Kegul..r 35 cent jointed dressed dolls, selling at 30 CCltS. Fine larRe lull jointed bisque dolls, worth 75 cents, selling at 48 cents. FULL LINB OP DOLL CAimiAdRS AND OO CARTS, PRETTIEST STYLES. Morgan's Fancy Bazar, 23 Norm Mam st. Verdicts AVER'S HAIR VIGOR fulfills 31I the promises made for it, is the verdict of those ho have tried it. "I have 1 roM AvkK's Hair V'ooh for fifteen rears and do not k.iow of n alhxio cue where !?..' L'..'!ot. S'vu ''"tire satisfaction." V. il. UKOVU, l'aunsdale, Ala. "When disease caused my hair to fall ont, found Avkk'h Haih "icon a most excellent proparntion und 01.0 that docs nil that is claimed for It." U UUSli, CounslUvillo, Pa. 0 "AVKR's Hair ViuiK does all that Is claimed for It. It restored my hair, which was fast bocomlnc: Kry, back to hi tintuta! 'olor dnrk brown." V II. HASKUIOFl'.l'atersou.N.J, f7 "J. ' Sir hend becamo full of dandruff, nnrt aftmt tlmomv hair btcan to fall out. Tho use of Aveii's Hair Vmou stopped the falling out and mndo the scalp clean and healthy." JI us. C. M. AYRISS, Mount Airy (!n. 1 1112 vi..l I ill.il. Tho forecast for Saturday: Partly cloudy and allelitly warmer, with fresh winds anil possibly snow. AT A. J)WENS. To Cono Drinkers A Cup or lied Itlbbon Mocliu uiifl Java Free to All. At tbo request of tho leading grocers of our city, Koss W. Wolr& Co., importers, of Hew York, have arranged for a freo demon stration at A. Owens' dry goods store for tho purposo of introducing their Itod Ribbon Mocha nud Java coU'co to the people, of this city and to uty. All who visit the storo front Dect mber 12th to tho 17th, inclusive, will bo given a freo cup of this delicious coll'eo. Tliis is dono for the purpose of In troducing this brand of coflee. It will be on sale only at tbo grocers. Evorybody in vited. 12-12-Gt Kemlrlck House Free Lunch. Clam soup will bo served, freo, to all pa trons to-night. PERSONAL MEN HON. Mrs. Ocorgo II. Williams, of North Jnrdln stteot, is in a hospital at Philadelphia, to undergo un operation. Thomas Castle, of Park Place, has been notified that bis ton, Michael, is suffering from a severe attack of typhoid fever at St. Joseph's hospital, Philadelphia. Mrs. E. I). Beddall, of West Oak street, went to Philadelphia yesterday to visit her daughter, Annie, who is ill. Dr. ,T. C. liiddlo, superintendent at tho Miners' hospital, Fountain Springs, is con fined to his room through illness. Dr. Hull's Cough Syrup should lie kept in every buiii-chold. It is tho best remedy fr cougli and cold, and is especially recom mended for that grippe cough, l'rico 25 cts. All Kxplosloil of (Jits. Au explosion of gas occurred at tho Vulcan colliery this morning, by which Joseph Kauski and Audrew Miskavago were prob ably fatally burned. Tbo men wero ongaged in driving a breast in the East Skidmoro vein, and after firing a shot returned to the place witli naked lamps. A body of gas had formed and was iguitcd witli the above re sult. Tbore Is not much bopo of tbelr re covery. It will do your heart good to oxanilno A. lloldenuan's stock -of Jewelry, Watches, Silverware, Diamonds, Lamps and other ormimeutal goods. Pricos lowest and never Jieard of before, So. 31 North Main St. tf Cameron .'Mine I I ro Subdued. Tho Ore iu Cameron mine, at Shamokln, was gotten under control yester lay, air cur rents having been established, so that men could reach tho flro with several streams of nuter. After the affected workings aru re timbered operations will bo resumed at the colliery. AU kinds of mixtures from Seta, to 75cU. a pound at M, L. Koninieror's, tho leading con fectioner. 12-M-lOt Koap unit Wuter Source. Tho outside of the lakeside Railway Company's cars presents u very neat appear ance. The inside, hotvuver, would iudieuto that brooms, soap and water wero scarce. There is a general complaint from this cause on tbo part of patrons of the road. Wo can furnish you with palms of any size or variety, at short notico, and our prices are reabouablo. Electric cars pass our door. Payne's Nursery, Qirjrdville. 12-10-lt-ecd Too Much Conllileneo. A strange woman visited Heading and ad vertised to tcaclt women "easy home employ, nieut," charging them $2.50 in advance for five lessons, in embroidery. She departed witli considerable cash, and now bor dupes aro searching for bor, Tho woman worked thu same game iu Poltavllle. Have you seen the fbow window display of watches, jewelry aud silver novelties at Urumm's? 12-11-tf Kicked by u .Mule. Johy Dove, employed at tho Indian Kldgo rolliery, was kicked by a mule yestorday afternoon, lacerating and exposing tho chin bone. Dr. Stelu put seven stitches In tbo wound. Call at Holdermau's Jewelry store and get prices on goods superior to uny In town, tl ! DOLL CARRIAGES ! Come and Look at Them ! made bisnue doll, has reil liair eye lashes ; jointed bisque dolls, 23 inches high, regular TRIBUTE TO THE SOUTH. (Cnnllifie'd from l'irst Page.) lecefinTii -tivtii o .-it. strcruntcy Tjy Georgia. 1 Lieutenant Itobjion responded to loud calls with Hti Impassioned speech, in which lie drew tilt attention of his hearers not only to the bravery of tho Ainetlcan noldlets and Bailors, but to tho chivalry nnd bravery of the Span ish soldiers, especially of Admiral Cer vera. Generals Shatter and Iawton scarce ly more than bowed their acknowledg ments to tho plaudits and the-metlng closed with a short speech by Governor Johnston, of Alnbama, in which he referred to his state's honor in pos sessing two such distinguished sons as Wheeler and Hobson. The presidential party then drove bade to their hotel. On the way the cnrrlnKo III which Generals Shatter and Iawtryj were was run Into by a street car, and the two clIstliiKtilshed officers wote thrown to the street. Neither was hurt. In the beautifully decorated dlnlnp; room of tile Kimball House Inst night the Atlanta pence Jubilee was brought to a (lttliiR close by nn elaborate ban quet. Covers wore laid for :;oo. All the city's distlnrtulplied guests were pres ent and seated at the president's table. Many prominent men from all parts of the south also Braced the tables. All kind of tallies at Kemmeror's. We also sell the nut moats. 12-ll-10t Coeo Argollno, tbo Kcuuino article, for sale at Kirlln's drug storo. 10-0-tf Mnrvoltin M'.o'upil-.ii, Phllndelrhla, l-c. 16. Ti,t the art of recnnlltif; sound lies reached perfec tion was proven yesterday afternoon, before a lariro audience, at the Chest nut Street Opera House, the entertraln ment being1 furnished by the "grapho phone Krand," nn Improvement on tha ordinary r?raphophone perfected by Mr. ThlimiB J. Mncilonnld Knnn nr. chcstral selections and recitations were j given with a de-rree of accuracy that j rxuueu ine wonuer anci admiration of the audience and evoked ropnds of ap plause. In every part of the large theater every word uttered by the graphophone was perfectly distinct. Indeed, so marked was the difference between the utterances of the grapho phone and Sir. Jtacdonald's brief speech that many expressed the opinion that "his machine can talk much better than he can." Ainputntloii Was Necessary. Nicholas Frioband, a manufacturer of caps, mot with an accident this morning. Ho was oiiRHRcd ut a cutting machine when the thumb of his loft hand was drawn in and severely smashed. It was necessary to am putate tbo first joint of tbo member. Drs. 3teln and Church performed tbo operation. A pretty selection of diamond rings suitable for Xmas gifts. Prices very lowatllrumm's. lVnii'v.vlviinlii TuhIoii Talk. Pittsburg, Dec. 1C Democratic State Chairman Carman was in the city yes terday nnd had a conference with Na tional Committeeman Guffey relative to the organization of the house by the fusion of Democrats and Independent Republicans. Mr. Gnrmnn expressed himself as greatly n'eased with the prospe"ts for fusion. He said the fusion candidate for speaker of the house could depend upon all the Democratic votes, and the Independent Republicans would supply the remaining votes need ed. Soiintnrijunys 'I nitons. Philadelphia, Dec. 10. United States Senator Qu ty was reported to be 111 of acute pneumonia at the Hotel Strat ford, and it was stated that as soon as his real condition became known word was sent to members of his family te come to Philadelphia at once. The health of the senator has been far from good for several days, und a turn for the worse Induced him to send for his physician, Dr. John V. Shoemaker. The latter declared that the senator was suffering from Indigestion, with no symptom of pneumonia. Every famllv should linvn its household medicine chest and tbo first bottlo iu it should bo Dr. Wood's Norway Pino Syrup Nature's remedy for coughs and colds. iti:i). 11AH.HV On tho 13tli Inst , at Sbenondoali, I'u , Daniel llalley, aged 83 years. Funeral on Saturday, lTtll lust., at 10 a. m., from tbu family resldenco on West l.loyd street. Mass of requiem in tbo Annunciation cburcb In terment In tbo Annunciation cemetery Itcla tlves und friends respectfully invited to attend. 12 16-lt Mnnuol Sales over 6,000,000 Doxua St FOE BILIOUS AND NERVOUS DISORDERS such as Wind and Tain In the Stomach, Giddiness. Fulness after meals, Hoad acho. Dizziness, Drowsiness, Flushings of Heat. Loss of Appetite, Costlvoness. Blotches on tho Skin. Cold Chills. Dis turbed Sleep. Frightful Dreams and nil Nervous and Trembling Sensations. THE FIRST DOSE WILL GIVE RELIEF IN TWENTY MINUTES, Every sufferer will acknowledge them to bo A WONDERFUL MEDICINE. m:i:CIIAM'S PIM. token as dlrect od. w'llqulcklyrestoro Fomalos to com pleto health. They promptly removo obstructions or irregularities of tho sys tem nud euro Melt llenduelie. For a Weak Stomach Impaired Digestion Disordered Liver IN MEN, WOMEN OR CHILDREN Boocham's Pills aro Without a Rival And have ths LARCEST SALE Of acy Patent .tictllclne In the World, 25c. at all Drug Storos. 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 Christinas gift ? We don't charge to properly examine the eyes. 1 Ins is a bright idea. Tlios. Buchanan, OPTICIAN, 118 S. Mairr Street. or. US n iiiouioijo irr 1TEUEALGIA and elmllar Complaints; nnu prcpartu lmarr mo cinngcnt iEflF'AII MED GAL L (TOOBorlbod by eminent physlclansi DR. RICHTER'S ni n fvmpsrnn w EXPELLER. Wftrtit rpnnrtnipl ! TJr-ti. .f-Inlilv BureeMf 111 1 1 tHOnly gennlno with Trndo Mark "Anchor, i MF. Ad. lUchtcrA Co., 213 rtarlSI., -cw lork. i 3 J HIGHEST AhiRDS. 13 Branch Honsos, Own Glassworks, 8J & w cu. indorsed & recommended In A. Wasley. 106 N. Main St., 0. II. nacentiuch, 103 N. Main St., r. l'.P. Klrlirt, 6 B. Main St. .s Shenntiiln.lh. . .rtD'j' ?i t.v "no nir.iiTrivn ANCJ10It fiTOitlAOIfAla bout I OolrjJ)repplti-&Hrooineli Cmiuilnlnm YOUR EYES. J. I). COLOREN, Of Schuylkill Haven, Tbo noted Hefrnctlonlst, who Imi testimonials from tbo het people of tbo county, n to bin ability, will bo at GRUHLER'S DRUG STORE EVERY WEDNESDAY OF EACH WEEK. If vour eyes came you any trouble call nnd so 111 in. (Ilanscs furnished If needed nnd no medicine. EXAMINATIONS FREE. CONWAY'S 5 and 10 Cent Store Is the Place to Buy Your Toys. 10S IN. rvialn St., Shenandoah, Pa vnr f RHE Sir t WAIN -t--'r y?WiTO.rv.y:,.w,'rT -ye s mmmmmfmmmmmwmm , 11 I JfHAT 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. E3 MA MMOTH CLOTHING HOUSE, ! S and 11 LOUIS GOLD IN, LftCIES', SWISSES' AND CHILDREN'S tCOATS. Select your garment from up-to-date styles. We have the right goods here and a large variety to select fiom at the right prices. Ladies' Coats, $2 50, $3.00, $3.00, $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 ol dress goods has no equal. You will find here a large assortment of plain and fancy fabrics in foreign und domestic at bar 'gaiu jirices. Our place is headquarters for lace curtains, blanket", carpets, rugs, etc. Look through our line on second floor and get prices, lluttetick paper patterns, best in the world, sold by us. P. J. GAUGHAN, NORTH MAIN STREET. Forecast For the Holidays. Itrgc Prime Oysters, $t per 100. Medium sized " 6oc per 100. Opened wbllo you wait, ltecelved dally from tbo oyster beds. Fresh Turkeys Chickens and other foul. L,ive or dressed. Leave your orders now. Sold at the lowest market prices. All home dressed stock. John Coslett, 35 S. Main St. DOMMERGIAL HOTEL RESTAURiNT, U 5-Morrls Heckman, Prop, In now open Eating bar nttAcbcd. Free lunch morning and evening. Choicest of wines, biandles, cigars nnd beers. VAL. BEYRANT, rigr. CONWAY'S 102 North 12 DAYS FROM CHRISTMAS I WO DOU11T you are wondering what to give for a present. Come and look over our line. You will save money. Avoid the Christmas rush. Come make your selection, wo will put them away for you until wanted. We have everything from a jumping jack to a wagon. Our ornament department is the best. Com? see it. )OUR BARGAIN S.s Tea setts, children, 10c and Z3c; children's Bad irons, 10c and 2.1c, liookn, all kinds, Sc. 10c, 23e and 43c; tin horses, Sc. 10c, 28c and 49c; toy kuus, do, 10c, 23c nnd 48c. Come and look over our line. It will savo you money. than a nice, SOUTH IVIAIN STREET, Prop. 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, NAatcbies, 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. DOLLS and TOYS ! Our departments are 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 joinfed and kid bodies. We feel positive you will find here just what you want in the toy Hue and a neat saving in prices. ICnrly selections are advisable while our stocks are most complete. Games. Twenty-five of the latehtj worth 33 ccnta at 23 cents. Tblrtj-elubl of tlio latest; wortli 7S cents ut 48 cents. "Oolja," the Huyptlau I,uck Hoard. A II (.' lllucks. Also wooden and ai;on blocks, China Department, After dinner cups aud aaucers. I-ntest anil daintiest plates, lemonade si tls, lio. Come eo us. You are welcome even though you avoid tho rush. Uoods stored K JrFGRTZ, 410- NfiT FAIL TO READ THIS ! Ghristaas is GomingI We are prepared to enter 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 Rnlslns, Cleaned Currants, California Dry Peaches, California Canned Peaches, California Dry Pears, Cal fornln Canned Pears, Fits, Dates, Nuts. ' Our prices are astonishing and have won favor with the hous.e .le They need no introduction. B. A. Friedman, 21S W. Centre St. Three doors beloty brick school house. iYES-f We can furnish Repairs for all Stoves. It it 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. VAL R. PRATT. 33.1 S. Jardln St 5 and 10c STORE, Main St., Shenandoah'. nURline of overcoats and clothing " is the 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. E2 13: SHENANDOAH, RA. i Fancy Goods Department. Grandest display of fancy goods ever shown. Tills department should bo the Mecca for iclrcra of holiday (,-lfts. Description of tbo wares will not do them Justice. They should bo Inspected. A vast array of handsome comb and brush toilet setts, shavlntr setts smokers setts, work boxes, collar and cull boles, pjovu mid Imndkerchhf boxes, Jewel boxes, clijiir boxes, l''rencli Jewel cases, hsnd mirrors, baud pulnted opal wore, albums, frames, wh'sl; broom holders, tobacco Jars, etc, etc. buy nothing. Mnko your purchases now nnd for you If purchased now. 21 North Main Street, 3 r
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