3 HOOKS St BROWN. Did You Get an Unexpected Gift ? Do You Wish to Return It ? We have a few holiday gifts left that we will close out at reduced prices. We have a full line of Blank Hooks, Ledgers, Day Books, etc., suitable for opening new books at New Years. Any book not in stock we will get at a few days notice. SPECIAL. --Forty kinds of 40c Chocolates at S5c a pound. Lowney's package candy, none hotter, tO, 15, 30, and CO cents per package. HOOKS & NO. - NORTH MAIN STKEliT, Floral Cream For Chapptd Hands. For Rough Skin. 20 cts Per Bottle. SHENANDOAH DRUG STORE, 3 South Main Street, Shenandoah, Pa, Trlrplumc f Vmnrttloti. DAVISON'S! DEPARTMENT STORES. Thnt is the place to i: to (jet a realistic picture of what you want tor the New Year. H will do you good to glance over our extra ordinary big line of ROCKERS, For the Mere Sum of 3 o Cents artel up. Purchased expressly for our holiday trade. They must he seen to be appreciated. Yes, and they must be sold. No enrrjing over until another seison. Come early nuil secure your choice. SACRIFICE SALE OF STOVES, RANGES AND HEATERS. Our store is overstocked a? is also our storage pi ice at the depots. Tor the next 30 days we will sacrifice them at nlmost your own price. The "True Fortune" heater, for many jears sold by Win. Pratt, of town, and who lias furnished many a resident with the same, is included in our stock. Also the "New Uroadway" range, the "Broadway Fortune," Cinderella" "Family Fortune, and "Liberty." "Queen FURNITURE. do not roRani us when IJUYINQ. DAVISON'S Department Stores, Nos. 119-121-123 North Main St. A NICE CHRISTMAS SMOKE Can bo enjoyed by father, brother, eto., by purchasing n box of our clears, put up expressly In desirable boxen for New Year ntt. W. G. Dusto's Tonsorial Parlors, Ferguson House liloclr. 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. -it This is the best chance ever afforded. We must close them out before the season closes. Our parlor ranges, stoves and other heaters are worthy of inspection. FURNITURE. We have nice holiday stock which we can sell al a saving of 25 per cent, over any other dealer. Call and see us. D.XJ.ML 123 and 131 South Main Street BEST LINE OF" liHUUtHltS, H.UUH, rttU, m II A V oil HTllAW. ife Floor and Table 011 Cloths E. B. Foley, ' HOOKS iU BROWN. SHENANDOAH. I'EN'NA. 'Announcement - .. Now thnt "The holiday rush" is over, I will, in a few days, he able to attend to your wants with my usual promptness, and I will as in the past spare neither pains nor expense in my efforts to please all who entrust their work to me. ou mav be assured that it will be at tended to properly and in a compe tent manner. It is my ambition to add to the reputation I have already establish ed in the past years. Prices will always be found the lowest, quality and work considered, and the inter est of my patrons will be kept con stantly in view. In this space I will each week endeavor to tell you something of interest. Again thanking you for the confi dence so treneronslv manifested bv you in the past, and soliciting youi further commands as well as those of my new friends, I remain Yours respectfully, Thos. Buchanan, 118 S. Mail? Street. A BARGAIN FOR MEN ! The Boston Factory Shoe Store makes the following ex traordinary shoe bargain to n 1 r 1 men lor tne next lew uays only : HEN'S HEAVY RUSSET SHOES, HAND SEWED, WORTH $4.00 J at $2.25. Ladies', Misses' and Chil dren's winter footwear and rubbers at astonishing prices. Serviceable and reliable goods. BOSTON F 27 South Main Street. Shenandoah, Pa. I. SPON1, PROP. four doors above post orncn. fYES-i We can furnish Repairs for all Stoves. It is by fr.r cheaper to repair your old faithful stove than to buy a new one. If your 6tove 13 broken let us fix it. You will be pleased with the work and the price. WA. R. PRATT. 333 S. Jardln St Happy New Year! Here we are again with bargains for this week only I $1,00 dressed and undressed dolls for 78 and 83ci 50 cent dressed and ttndressed dolls for 40 and 43CJ 40 cent dressed dolls for 25 and 30c. A few pieces in celluloid novelties to go at less than half p. ice. I'lat calf head drums, regultu dollar size for 75c, Ladies' Pino Muffs.--A 5.00 Monkey luir, at $3.00; n fine Heal Muff, with purse attached, regular price $r.oo, at $3.00 ; $2.25 Muffs at $.85 J $2.00 at $ 50, Morgan's Fancy What (I003 A stand for? When BOirio friend suggests that your blood needs A sarsaparilla treat mcnt, remember that A stands for AYEIt'S. The- first letter in tho alphabet stands for tlio first of sarsaparillas ; first in origin, first in record, first in tho favor of the family. For nearly half a century flier's Sarsapsriii has been curing all forms of blood diseases -scrofula, eczema, tetter, rheumatism, erysipelas, blood poi Eoning, etc. There's a book about these- cures " Ayer's Curebook, a ntory of cures told by tho cured," which is sent freo on request, by Dr. J. C. Ayer, Lowell, Mass. Tho book will interest you if you are sick or weak, because it tells not what it is claimed tho remedy will do, but what your neighbors and fellows testify that it has done. Will it euro you ? It has cured thousands like you. Why not you? MNi N'nra (Ir.iham, of town, in visiting Jliss Maine McCaho 'it .Mah.iuo.i t'lly. Tim Hurst, of biso ball fame, p.-niiil tlirniiL'b town this tnurniii-; on liitwny to St l.oiiij. Hurst lias bren cliu-cu as refereu (or the 8harkcy-.Mi.Cuy fight. Martin Golden, of Philadelphia, is vi-dtint; his mother, Mrs. Maty Gulden, of Kast Lloyd street. Henjainiu Ulchards transacted business at 1'ottsvillu this mornlnu. Miss Sarah Walters, of Tamaqua, is a guest of T 1! I led il ;il I mid family in town. Mrs Coogau, and son, Frank, of Philadel phia, nro the guests of Mrs. Ilremian, ot West Centre street. Mrs. Mary McMcnamin, of West Lino ftrect. has gone to I'liiladclphiu to visit hoi daughter. Miss llcssio Coogan, of Philadelphia, is being entertained by Miss II. T. Dovers, ol East Goal street. Iteglster V, 0. Ueese's family has been In creased by the arrival of a daughter. Prof. J. W. Cooper has returned to town after spending his Christmas vacation with relatives In Chester county. Mrs. Matilda Tempest has gono to Philadel phia to spond a few weeks visiting relatives. Miss Silverman, of ltazleton, and Mls Jennie- Kcfowich, of Mahanoy City, were visitors to town this afternoon. Deeds Itocorileil. Deed Irom Isaac Ilrown and wife to Mary Ann Elizabeth Williams, premises in Swatara. Deed from Wm. W. Stewart and wifo to Hcbccca Eckel, premises in Trc.uont. Deed from Tlieo. Pershing and wife and Charles P. llelfeustcln and wllu to James ISlcm'all Wilkinson, for SO lots and one acre in Eldred Twp. Deed from C. P. Helfenstcin and Caroline II., his wife. Then. Pershing and Elizabeth, Ids wife, and Carrie A. Helfcustciii, to James Itleudall Wilkinson, for a tract of land in Eldred Twp. Marriages, Patrick Kane, formerly of Honey Ilrook, but now a superintendent of n street railway in Stnton Island, N. Y., was married cn Christmas day to Miss I.lzzio Ilcnnessy, a former school teacher In Kline township nud McAdoo. The marriago took placo at Staten Island. William Jones, a young mine contractor of Shamokin, ami Miss llertha Marwlcn, of Mt. Carincl, were married last evening in the P. II. church, Mt. Carmel. A pretty wedding occurred at tho Shamo kin Presbyterian church at high noon to-day, tho contracting parties being Miss May Cawley. daughter of Air. and Mis. W. II. Caw ley, Shamokin, and Rev. S. J. Clcclund, a popular young Iltptist diviuo of Philadel phia. Several hundred guests wero present at tho reremony, many from Pottsvllle, Milton, Fnickvillo, I.ewisburg. Mt. Carmel, Philadelphia, Shenandoah, Pottsgrove, Williamsport and other places, Mis? Fannie Cope, of Mt. Carmel, Miss Lulu Tweedle, of Raven Kim, Miss Carrie Johnson, ol i'otw ville. and Miss Annie Davidson, of Philadel phia, wero brides maids ; Miss Edith Cawley, a sister of tho bride, as maid of honor ; and the groom was attended by Mr. Spraguo of Lowisburg. On Tuesday, at Elysburg, Rev. Womper united in marriago Samuel Camp, of Nu media, and Mrs. Rebecca Yocuni, of Rear Gap. Tho groomsman is (17 years of ago und enters ou his second matrimonial career, while tho bride at 03 has survived two hus bands. II. J. McCafferty, of Locust Gap, principal of tho Reaverdalo school, and Miss Mary Malone, of Mt. Carmel, were married on Tuesday. Arrchtcil Tor Snllli.i; olPoiimnriirlno. Wllkesbarre, Pu., Dee. 29. Itobert M. Simmern, of Phoenlxvllle, Pa agent for the stnte department of agriculture, caused the arrest of a largo number of merchants in Wllkestmrre, Plymouth and Nantlcoke yesterday, charging them with selling oleomargarine. Mr. Simmers says tons of oleomargarine are sold In the coal regions weekly, and ho is determined to break up the practice. Ask your grocer for the "Royal Patent flour, and take no other brand. It is the beat finnr mud p. Bazar, 23 worm Mam . TIIK WHATUEK. Tho fnrccml for Friday: Partlv elnndv In cloudy, irtllilcr weather, followed by snow or rain, witn southerly gales ou tho coasts. rlTHY POINTS. ! tlHppoiiliig Throughout Hie Cliiliutry OlirnnlrlRil lor Iliinty fern. it). Matthew M. McMillan, of Mahanov Cltv. lias been appointed District Deputy Grand Master of the F. and A. M. for Schuylkill county. I rom 25 to 30 coal trains are sent dallv down tho main lino of the P, ,fc R. Railway. I'ho public schools of town will re-onon nest Monday morning. Jacob llonte, a driver at Park raillery, had his right leg Injured by being kicked by a mule. Ho was in tho act of unhitching the animal at the time. A. W. .Muss, late of the Frederick Division Penna. Railroad, has been promoted to superintendent of tlio Schuylkill Valley Division, with hcaihpiaiteis at Reading Supt. Heyward Meyers takes chargu of the Middle Division. Mud Run dam, near Fnickvillo, appears to bo the coldest spot ill Schuylkill county. Tlio ico ou tho reservoir yesterday was It Indus thick, and tho iceiuen of Frarkvlllo have already begun their harvest. Harry W. Decker, of (lliiudville.lias leased Fox's Pleasure Palace in Reading, and changed its name to the Lyceum theatre. Mr. ilcckcr will open his seasun ou next Monday. John llutler, of Shenandoah, a well known character, was arrested by Chief Hassel last evening on tlio chargu of being drunk and disorderly He was given forty eight hours in tho -tutlon house in older to allow hi in to sober up. Mahanoy City Record. The State AssoclHtion of letail grocers will hold its annual convention In Reading, Jan uary 11 and 12. At Allentown Lieutenant Moses has en listed llll recruits fur regulirarmy tervlce. St Clair barbers will not cut hair on Satur days hereafter. Rev. I). R Pecker, pastor of the Grain Lutheran cliiiuli, at Mt Carmel, has an nounced that ou Jan 1st, lie will preaeh hi.s f irewdl senium. Mr. ReeUer has been callnd to New Franklin, near C'liambershurg. The Meyers Company is drawing excellent houses nil week. It drew a lot of big ugly hats into the front rows of the parquet last night A lucrative pn-itiou as organist in a lare Polish Catholic chureli at Albion. New Yolk, has been accepti d by Prof. Louis Jobnkowskl, of Mt. Carmel. During the past year in Centre county there were 1,1111 births and ir3 deaths. Luvi Davenport, of Lelimau, Lu.eine county, fell from his wagon, and the wheels passed over his neck, killing him. W.J. Peru's orchestra will furnish tho music at a select dance to lie given in Knicr's hall, Mahanoy City, by the elite of that plate to-night. Political leaders from all over tho state will attend the annual banquet of tho Young .Men's Democratic Club, of Williamsport. on January 7. Librarian William II. Egle reports that there are ill the Statu Library at lliirrlshuri; lllLriM documents of which 1)781 were uddod during the year. Actuated by jealousy, Hairy leaser, of Allentown, tried to shoot his wife, and drown himself in tlio river, but in both attempts ho was frustrated. On tho charge of passing a bank note the denomination of which had been raised from ii to flu, Agnes Stull'ert and Annie Honry were arrested at Allentown. There wero two wrecks on tho Lehigh alley Itailroad Tuesday night, ono at Lehigh Tannery and another abovo White Haven. Roth occurred early in tho night and all trains wero stalled for live or six hours, llntb were rear end collisions. Thero were quite a few freight cars demolished. Ilessio P. Van Wickle and I. P. Pardee of Hiizleton, executors, etc. of A. S. Van Wickle, deceased, have commenced suit against the United States Casualty Company, of New York, to recover $10,000, tho amount of two policies with interest upon tho life of tho deceased, which the company refuses to pay. " ltroke Tlirolli.il lee. Willi-,,,, 1 -..,....', I.r1n ,!.-,., ...1. 41... . while skatiln? at Ihn Primrose dam last, even ing, and was barely rescued from drowning uy a niimner oi uoys who were aiiracteu ny Ids rrios. i"r 111. n a i-. of tho Globe fcr RHEUMATISM.! NT!TTTAT.ITrt j ...7 ttml similar uompiatnts, uuu iji-j,urm uuut too Einngent GERMAN MEDICAL LAWS., rescnoea by eminent physicians UK. RlfiHThR'K fail & Mfiteinn ir E OnljrKcniilno with Trade Mark " Anchor,' V. Ad. HUliler A Co., 21.'. 1'carlSt., cnr York. 31 HIGHEST AWARDS. cbs. Hudumcd & rccouiiiicuUud by A. WflSltV I Of. N Main Kt p, H. Hacenbnch. 103 N. Main St., -r.r.ii, Airnn, 6 S. Main St. 'Bnenanooan. . ft "'Urtfitsii'1" a "ANCHOR" 'vnilllnnir. . . - I Cnll'1llvi.penslri&Hliiiiiiirh rnmolnl.,,. II IIIIW.IMMIHW.Mii HOLIDAY GIFTS. Ladles' and Gents' Gold Watches. Rings of every description and setting. Silverware. We ore low priced Jeweler., but give you standard goods for the same money, E. Deull, 206 South Main St., Shenandoah. Our place la the farthest down Slain street nnd farthest down in prices. Coniu and oeo us. Canaries. A flue lot ol hiKi-it received from I'lilhi. dclphia. All klmu. They will make acceptable Isaw Year Kilts. JAPANESE (10U) PISti nnil globe.. All kind, ot pigeons. We also sell tuinem' supplies ami drilling machines. DAVID HOPKINS, 103 Koid Centre street, Pheiiandoah, Pu, EW MELDAIZIS CAFE, 120 SOUTH MAIN STREET. A ruth remodelf U. 1'rlvuto iinrtfen onn I m I'litcr. tnl cil lu mr privutu boutlm. Knllnir Imr nltuclu'd Krcu lunch hit vt-d evrry uv'iihiK'. Nnif hut tho bent of wlncit. llquora nntl cltrurH nolil to In while yuu nro waltlnj- fur a irtmey cur. n anf . Handoomo Complexion 9 of the greatest cnuruu a woman can Cold Weather Facts. It may be too late to buy Overcoats and Clothing as Christmas presents, but it is not too late to buy warm Clothing. The winter hasn't got fairly started, and now is the time to prepare for the cold weather which is at hand. We clothe in the best and at the lowest possible cost. Our Overcoats are gems in quality, make and style. Our Cloth ing is in the same line. Call and inspect our stock. It will cost you nothing. Our salesmen are ever ready to wait upon customers and give them all information as to prices. Our stock is counted by the thousands. There is no man, youth, or child we cannot fit, and no pocketbook which we cannot meet Don't be afraid that you haven't got money enough to buy at our store. If you want to buy, we will suit you as to price. Mammoth Clothing House, mm WM wm mm wm .Iitiun leu 1'h1In1i. Thi) negroeM uf .Imunleit tipeiik n very queer fint of El.;ll;li A eorropondeiit uftliu I'liiliidi'liiiilti ltci-onl hii.vb: "I singled iBimsied. out n colli lilnuk fidluw In clou unte.il- milt, heeaiiso liu loiiked thu hum uont,.mid In reply to my qiie.-dlon wlint I111 would ohnrKO toouineya trunk, two hundhnKri mid n cnim-ni to thu custom liuiiMi ho huid, innnlndy, 1 dnt quick .luloklu fo quattlu fu III II..KH .... tnnuer f. "What cm enrlh lio inean.t I bad nei Idcrt ' until ufier Huveriil ien'tlllons, encli yollod j louder than before, iih if by that iiioiiiih to nrotiso my dull uiidninrniidii.R, nit obllg- lnj; livhtiuiurr riniiIJ In r wltli wlint Is known i.s 'qiiiisliiu Kii)?llIi,' trituslatud tho por ter k woiiU to Kl t?n liy tliiiC Ho would Ho thu job very qtilokly fur 'qnnttlu,' or ouo liiarler of an Kiil;11s1i Kixpuncu (3 ccntH in our money), lor carrying eaeh of thofiiniill jilocus, mid :t 'tnnuer' (u slzponco) for tho trunk." MISCELLANEOUS. AfANTKI. A sir! for f;enim1 housework. (J oil wnioH paM to vxperfcrced person who can k'vo reference. Apnly to Mrs, N. V. Iirihlall, 22 South White street. Sheimmloah, Va. 12-28-tf ti)OIt SALIC-Several very valunhlo and cleslr ' hbto vnciint lotf ; also several house, which will be boIiI ninly or in blocks Kor further Information apply to 8. A. lied dull, Tutiritqun, la. 13-G-lm TlOIt HICNT. DwcIUdr boiwe, with all eon Ij venlencea, with good location, for rent. Apply at this ofllce tf "TOTICK. DeHtrnblo properties for sale. Ap li ply to 8. U. M. llollopeter, attorney, Hhcnandoalt. K-ai tf 19 W. OAK STREET. Dressed Poultry Turkeys, Ducks, Geese, Chickens,, At Lowest Cash Prices. ZIMMERMAN'S Meat : Market, 124- S. INlaln 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 I.rull-B' shoes f 1.25 t .89 Men's " 1.50 ,(W Children', shoes CO .3" leather Hoots 1.39 Men's rubbers, 2Ho up. Ijidles' ruhhc re, 15e iiji. Children's rubbers, loo up. Look for our repairing nrlees Hen', half soles unit lii el., .We. Ijulies' und children, still lower, l'utches, 5 cents. Do not forgit the place. NEW YORK CHEAP SHOE STORE, Near Jardln St. 33 West Centre Street. YOUR EYES. J. I). COLDREN, Of Schuylkill Haven, The noted lti-fractlo.dat, who lias testimonials from the bent people of thu county, m to Ids ability. M ill ba at ORUHLER'S DRUQ STORE EVERY WEDNESDAY OF EACH WEEK. If vour eyes cause you any trouble caltnmlee hliu. Cllasses furnished If needtnt auil jio inedlclue. EXAMINATIONS FREE, liEL I GOLDIN, Proprietor. Forecast - r, ,1 tt.i'j rui uit nuiiuay. f Lnrge Prime Oysters, St per 100. Medhlm sized ,. 6(JC pcr ,OQ j Openeil while you wait. Itceelved dally from the oyster hed-. Presh Turkeys Chickens and other fowl. Live or dressed. Leave your orders now. Sold at the lowest market prices. All home dressed stock. Hollies and Evergreens of Every Des cription. John Coslett, 35 S. Main St. Renovated, Refurnished, Re-established. Lakeside Hotel ! B. J. YOST, Prop. This popular hostelry is nowopen lor tl.c entertainment of sleighing nnd skating arties. Dancing pavillion always heated. Excellent skating on the hikes, and supper served to parlies on slio. t notice. Live and Dressed Poultry. Leave your orders with us. Wo insure satisfaction and prompt delivery. Holiday Groceries. A lino line of staple Roodi Our prices ale lower than others. Come ami see us. Philip Yarowsky, 213 WEaT CENTRE ST.. SHENANDOAH, PA Will be paid to any our goods. If not as money and forfeit this Jewelry, Watches, Clocks and Musical Instruments' At the verv least 2 a oer cent, cheaper than any dealer in town1, Out holiday display is now ready. Give attended to. ORKIN'S JEWELRY STORE, j 129 South Main Street, Presents : for Bisselfs Sweepers, Girl's Sweepers, I'ancy Lamps, full line ofp Silverware, Rogers' Tea and Table Spoons, and Knives and Forks at very low prices, Carving Sets, Roast Pans, Girl's cojd,' handle Sad Irons, Punching King Air Rifles, Boy's Tool - Express Wagous, Velosipedes, fine assortment ot l'c Knives, Scissors, Razors and Strop. Our prices are the lowest. Come SWALM'S HARDWARE STORE. DOLLS and TOY: Our dcpartments are now ready for your inspection. The goods represent all ll.e newest ell as the best of the old favorites. Trashy and unreliable Rratles find no place ltertl See ouKsunerior line of dolls with jointed and here iust what vou want ill Hie toy line and a Ivisable while our stocks are most complete. Games. Twenty-live of the latest j worth 33 cents at 23 cents. ... ., , Thlrty-elirht of the latest; worth 75 cents lit 48 cents. 'Oulj," the J'-Byptlan I.uek Hoard. A II C Jllocks. jVlso mooden and wauon hlocks. China Department. After dinner eups and saucers- latest atidUalutlest plates, lemonade - tts, Comesdeus. Vou ).re welcome even though you buy nothing. Make your purchasjj uvold the rush, floods stored for you If purchased now. 1 F. J. PORTZ, IK 53 BSWV ;Ucies msses' 1 until I nil iiMuss r nr I O T) r CZ CO O m r t i'r Select your garment from up-to-date Avli variety to select irom at me rigiu prices, w i.nniAe- iinniR. Kz.nu. x.-i.iiii. x.i nil stH ill S8.00, $9.00 to $16.00. Children's Coats, $1.50 to $7.50. Far Collarottes, $1.50 to $15.00. mr nincu ni fires1 frnniw nni nn pntm will iiiki here a large assortment ol plain : lancy lalirics m loreign anil Uomestic at I gain prices. Our place is headquarters for lace curtai our line on second floor and get prices. sold by us. 4 P. J. GAUGHAN, NORTH MAIN STREE" Shenandoah Ice Compai Wholesale nnd He tall Dealers In j Pure Spring Water lc Contract) for summer and winter $ flllhiKS. Cull ou or nddrcsa . J Tho Rosy Freshness j And a velvet softness of the skin Is Inva m riably obtained by tbor 9 who use I'ozzsm'-Sl Complexion I'owuer. y person who finds us to tnisre; represented we will re fun ' reward. We sell us a call. Repairing prdinptl J Shenandoah, Penna, : Everybody n Hags, Boy's and Girl s SkaS Chests, Sleds, all sizes, 25c ( and get them before buying clsewlie i Ud bodies. We feel positive you will ,... fci mil iiiii linrly selecliuu a neat saving I in prices. I Fancy Goods Department, rir,.ti,hnt iltMtilav of faucv irol shown. This department should bo tl for givers of liolliluy i!l- I'eocjinii wan s will not do them Justice. Thl bo Inspected. A vast array o. iianus-s and brush toilet setts, shavlne; setts, 1 setts, work boxes, collar mm cuu imi i....,.lk.t--til,f boxes, lewel liol boxes, French Jewel cases, hand mini pulntct! ''pal ware, uiuuius. irv."-i broom noiuers, louacco juts, wi,, 2. North Main Si T
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