Holiday Sweets IT HUYLER'S AFRESH CANDIES. Delicious. Prepared of the best materials. No stale goods here. We sell them too fast. Shenandoah Drug Store, 3 South Main St., Shenandoah. Telephone Connection. Holiday Specials. In dolls and tree ornament we claim to sell cheaper than any one else. Tree ornaments are fully 25 to 40 per cent, cheaper than "ever before. See the large glass and tinsel ornaments we oner at 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 cents. They never were so cheap before, and that the people know it is evident by the way we are selling them. We quote a few prices oi some of our other lines. D.9JLLS,, Beautiful dressed doll, at 23c, 48c, 73c, 98c, Si. 50. 14-inch fine kid body doll. 23c. 1 6 -inch fine kid body sleeping doll at 37 cents. Negro, Filipino, Esquimaux ' dolls, etc., etc. wwww t r frlen stroi Mit'Oir't Fail to See s Our Line of Iron and til toys, 10 cents up. Books of all kinds. Games and blocks, 5 cents up. 1 Fine chinaware. Titi dishes. Medallions, (a beautiful line). Toilet cases, 75 cents up. Manicure sets. Gold pens. Fountain pens, Si. 00 up. Celluloid novelties. Don't Fail to Ask For lb l vliiillrUAli ii vli tlfllt ill tiblltl HOOKS & BROWN. EXAMINED The garments from our tailor ing department, and you will al ways find them right. They have the attrac tive look that makes men of good judgment pause to scrutinize your clothes, and that makes them the satisfac tory kind to you. Overcoats. Suits. "Trousers- Portz Bros., 24 North Main Street. Good Enough for the Rich And Cheap for the Poor If you are looking for a Christmas gift m WATCHES, CHAINS, OR RINGS And have your-purse at interest as well as your desirea you can find tuera in our selection. We can give you prices and show you gifts that will interest you. If you have eye troubles, we will examine and tell you just what is needed FREE. Then, if you like, will supply you. Thos. Buchanan, Jeweler and Optician, No. 118 South Main Street. UnAtAnTT Dnnii"iilnnc Prunes, California Peaches, Citron, Lemon Peel, orange reel, All Kinds of Nuts. Fine bonle White Codflli at 7 c per pound. Mackerel, 6C and up. B. A. Friedman, 213 W. Centre St. Two doori Ulow Hull's dairy. 1 A ers 20th Century Ai, manac ( Not the ordinary kind ) A handsome year-book filled with beautiful illustrations, and a complete calendar. It is sold on all news-stands for 5 cents, and it's worth ve times that amount. It is a reliable chronology of the progress of the 19th century and a prophecy of what may be expected in the 20th. Hero re ft few of the great men who Jdy; written for It. j Sen. Chajipftcyil! Depew, on Politics I KwSsenSage, 0n Finance 1 nomas reason, iiiei.uii.iiy " Land Warfare AH ml. Hlehborn. " Naval Warfare "Al" Smith, " bportr You wilt enjoy reading it now, and it will be a book of reference for you through the years to come. Sixty-for pages, printed on ivory nni:n paper. If your news-dealer cannot sup ply you with it, cut out this ad. and send it with three one-cent stamps and receive this elegant book free. Address J. C. Ayer Co.. Lowell. Mass. Were They lliirRlarn ? Yesterday morning, between twoaud three o'clock, Kov. Cornelius Laurlsln, rector of the Greek Catholic church, was awakened by a noise at the front door of the parsoungo. He arose and attempted to raise the window to ascertain the cause, but was prevented from doing so by his wife. Thinking the disturbers were burglars he discharged two shots from a revolver. After a short Interval he went down stairs but found ho trace of robbers. The yew Century. Tho question as to when tho next century begius has been settled by tho Pope, bo far as Catholics aro concerned. This is done in tho oSiclal text of the decrco of the Congregation of Kites at Rome, proclaiming the Holy Year, which was received at the Apostolio Delcga tion, at Washington. The Popo in this de creo grants the extraordinary privilege of celebrating midnight mass on December 31st, so that throughout the world In all Catholic churches the holy sacrifice of the mass will be solemnly offered "at the moment the old century dies and the new ouo begins." Tiro Kli:-r lij":uln- ftnn. Victoria, H. C. Dec. 13. A gas explo sion occurred at ono of the Cumberland coal mines, killing Zuccl and George Jones and badly burning P. Falrbalrn Harry Thompson, John Gulple. John Rulple, Jr., Fred Larson and a Chlna- lian. Disturber Arrestee!. William Poskiewicz and Charles Donewicz were arrested for disturbing the peace by Policeman Uraitis. They were committed to the lockup by Justice Shoemaker to-day. After abort Imprisonment in tho lockup the prisoners settled the caso and were leleased Council Meeting. A special meeting of the Borough Council will be bold this evening to consider paving and other matters. Christmas is Coming-- ' Why don't you come to the largest furniture store in town to buy your huliday gifts. Be wide awake and go to the place that gives you the biggest values for your money, the largest and the most appreciativ selection. Feast your eyes on a stock that is sure to please you. See our beautiful Hue of Parlor, Dressing, Extension, Cen're. Tables, Sol d Leather, r:w Rockers Halachl CJreen. WUVW Ot Bird. Eye Daple Inlaid with pearl or plain upholstered, silk plush, Ilk UitnasK, corduroy. Do not fail to see our Pictures and Mirrors, Couches, Easels, Curtains, Tapestry Covers, Screens It is well worth your time to come and see our stock. Every bod3T knows that the prices we ask for any article of furniture is never beyond reason. Look at our win dow display. A CARLOAD OF ROCKERS. Walt for them and then buy early and secure rat choice. Don't wait until the last day,- DAVISON'S DEPARTMENT STORES, No.. 1 19-121-123 North Main St. The Best Bargain Holies -In Shenandoah Is at- 233 West Centre Street. You would be amazed to sea the values we ouereu in Underwear, Doots and Shoes, ... Groceries. If you only give us a trial, that la all we ask This means a uteody cuttomer atour store. PITHY POINTS. ltl'lt"l"K Tliriiiigliout tlin Oounlrj Uhrmilrlxit lor Ilmty l'ermnl. Did you select your Christmas present? Ashland Is suffering from a mild epidemic of (trip. Tho Donnish Council Is scheduled to moot this ovening. Tho Schuylkill Veterinary Association met ill l'ottsvlllo to-day. ltallroad business Is heavier now than it has liccti for many yours. Art wall paper at Cardln's for 5 and 0 cents per roll. Como and eeo thorn. tf 0. C. Schrlnk was confirmed as postmaster ut l'ottsvlllo hy the U. H. Senate. Prof. Squires has resigned as choir-master of Trinity Kplscopal church at I'otUvlllo. A marriage Uconse was Iiwuorl to Cecilia Mills and Daniel Phillips, of New Cnstto towii'lilp. A woman's reason Is usually a good one, because alio knows it will lie nil right If she pur linscd her holiday gift atOrkln's Jewelry store. tf A charter was lsued at Harrlsburg yester day to the Shamnkin Milling Company, with a ctpltal of $80,000. Joseph Lowcnthal, of Mahanoy City, sus tained a sovcre laceratlou of tho eye yester day whilo chopping wood. Jamos U. ltloo, a formor resident of Potts ville. Is tlonil at his homo In Sharon. 11c Is survived hy two daughter. Thomas E. Carney, of Mahanoy City, yos terday removed to McAdoo, where ho will enter 1110 wnoiesaie liquor uusiucsg. - It Is reported thet JJ;eJ.'iii1J,u Coal and Navigation J&Kupauy may erect a new .vrTT.".or at Greenwood, near Tamaqua. In tho lino of watches, riugsand chains, Huchanaii, tho jeweler, has a selection that is great in variety and tho prices are exceed ingly low. tf James P. Gorman, of Hazleton, resigned his position as private socretary to Congress man Davenport, of tho Luzerne district, Mon day morning. St. Joseph's Catholic fair will open at Glr ardvlllo next Saturday night in tho basement hall of the church The proceeds will be used to help pay for the new rectory now In course of construction. That tho establishment of immense cement works at New ltinggoid is no idlo faucy, is further proven by the fact that the company is now asking for bids for tho manufacture of tho machinery for tho plaut, James M. Graham, alia: James A. Sterling, who is wanted for robbing the safo of tho Mauslon House, at Rending, of $330 last uctober, was arrested at .Now York yester day. He is a prisonor until extradition papers can be secured. Ueading had a $1,500 flro last night. It was in the dry goods storo of David SchaOer, at 3.M Penn street. THKATKIUAL. THK.IDKAL COMPANY. The production of "In the Heart of tho Storm" by The Ideal! at Ferguion's theatre last night was another Indication of the equipment of tlio company in scenery and stage edicts. Many of tho scones were elab orately sot and won applause. The play was a thrilling one and bold the Interest of the audience to tbo last. Tho selections ron dcred by the orchestra were of an excellent order and tho illustrated songs were well ap preciated. To-night the big production "Lost in New York" will ho made, with beautiful scenery and now specialties. This will bo the first production of this play at popular prices. A splendid musical program will be rendered hy Ilowson's orchestra. JKrritlES-SHARKKY FIC1IIT. Tho JelTrles-Sharkey fight, as reproduced by tho projectoscopo at Kane's theatre last night, dro iv a fair sized crowd. Tho pictures gave splcnum satisfaction and those of the sporting fraternity who wore present enjoyed the twenty-five rounds to its fullest capacity, iJenovo (Pa.) News. Will bo produced at Ferguson's theatre 011 Monday, ISth lust. Reserved seats now on sale at Klrlln's drug storo. Ilurdock Illood Bitters gives a man a clear head, an active brain, a Strang, vigorous body makes him fit for the battle of life. The llrewery Charter. The promoters of tho new brewery to bo established in town give notice in anotbor column of this Issue that an application will he made for a charter on the 10th of January, 1000, for an intended corporation to bo called The Homo Brewing Company, tho character nud object of which is the manufacture and soiling of malt and brewed liquors. Tho names appearing on the notice are W. L. Kramer, Esq., of Pottsville, Christ; Schmidt. Hon. Joseph Wyatt, W. W. liynkewlcz and Leo Dinoski, of Shenandoah. Mr. Kiamcr Is the only party interested in the brewery wno Is not a resident of this town. A Card. We, the undersigned, do hereby agree to refund tho money on a 60-cont bottle of Greene's Warranted Syrup of Tar If It falls to cure your cough or cold. We also guaran tee a 25-cent bottle to prove satisfactory or money refunded. A. Wasley, C. H. Uagenbuch, Shenandoah Drug Storo. P. W. Bioretein A Co. Ileatli Htiil Funeral. The funeral of Michael Brennan, of Jack- sons, will taso place on Friday morning and interment will be made at Mahanoy City. The funeral of John Manion, who died at his borne in St Nicholas, took place to-day. Thn remains weie followed to the grave hy a largo number of fricuds of the deceased. Sunt. L'ewellyn and t,taff. of the Prudential Co., were alse in attendance and sent u floral ouering. Bock of Ages." Stale Delegates Named. Prof. Jesse Newlin, President of the School Directors Association, of Schuylkill county. announces the appointment of the following delegates to the 3tato Convention to be held In January: W. J. Perry, Mahanoy City; ur L. v. l'hllllps. Tower City: Kohcrt All! son, Port Carbon; G. C. Dlefeuderfer, Orwigs- burg; JJr. J. Lenker, Schuylkill Haven. On Every Bottle Of Shlioh's Consumption Cure Is this guar an tee : "All wo ask of you Is to use two- thirds of the contents of this bottle faith fully, then It you can say you aro not benefited return the bottle to your druggist and ho may refund the price paid," Price 23 cts. 60 eta. and (1.00. Sold by PJD. Klrllu on a guarantee. w perguson's Theatre, DAN. J. FERGUSON, Mgr. One Night Only. Monday, Dec. 18. A Scientific Treat, JEFFRIES- SHARKEY niiirir,l!MtrinVii'T1'T GREAT FIGHT. 25 Complete Roundi Reproduced by the newly.Improvcd Clneomatagrapli, No nickering, no uolte. but steady life-like pictures. Every move p.rfectrealUtlo as life. The createat heavy-weight content m record Dro or n i ricm to your cioori It would nave ooat you all told about f V) to have witnessed the original. Youean te tula great repro duction for V) cents. PRICKS: 25c, 35c and 50c JUaerved seats at Klrlln's drug store. PERSONAL MENTION. William Cox has bocouio bartender at llreen's oafo. William Waters made a business trip to Likcaide to-day. I". L. Steinpon, of Phamokln, was a guest of friends in town yesterday Mr. and Mrs. Henry Bachman, of Mahanoy City, spent last ovening in town. Miss Lottie Dornbach, of West Centre street, Is confined to bar home by Illness. Mrs. Benjamin Klchanls attended the funeral of a friend at Lansford yesterday. Mrs. Jenkins, of Brownsville, and Mrs. John lltinn, of town, spent to-day at St. Clair with friends. Sinford W. Slioeninker has returned from a week's rabbit hiiutlug at Pine Summit, Columbia county. ltov W. J, Morrison, of St. Augustine's church, Philadelphia, is at the bedside of his mother. Mrs. Hannah Morrison. She has been very 111 for soino time, but her present condition shows n situ lit improvement. A Monster Devil Fish Destroying its victims, is a type of ConstU lnllnn. Thopoworof thlsmurderoiis malady is fell on organs nud nurves ntid muscles and brain. There's no hoallli till It's overcome). But Dr. King's New Life Pills aro a safe and certain euro. Host In the world fur Stomach, Liver Kidneys and Bowels. Only 215 cents at A. Wasley's drug store. Letter (Irmitml, - Letters tmtnmctitny. were (granted to T. Q JonojTi tho estate of Laur.i Jones, lato of St. Clair, deceased Letters of administration wero granted to J .1. Brown on the estate of J J. Kvans, Into of Tamaqua, deceased. To Lavlnia Kruus on tho estato of Wm. Kr us, lato of Tamaqua, deceased, To Louisa C Wcast on the estato of It. C Wcast, lato of K. Brunswick Twp , deceased, llERCHAM'B PlLlfl will dispel tbo "blues." Marriages. Miss Virginia M. Parker and C. D. Itlshel, two popular young people of Pottsville, were joined in matrimony last evening. The groom Is a member of the grocery firm of Keiter & Itisliel. The couple are now on a wedding tour to Washington and other points. Mrs, Mary Key, of Pottsvillo, and Evan Allen, of Morea. wero married last evening at tho formor place. They will reside at tho formor place. Company 1'etltloned, A petition signod by 212 rcsldonts of Mah anoy City has been forwarded to tho P. A It. Railway Company, asking that tho abut ments of the Main street bridge in that town be moved back fourteen feet to the b'lildlng lines, that the ccntro pier he removed from the middle of the street, nnd that a bridge with a single span be constructed. MISCELLANEOUS. I7IO It RISNT. A dwelling house with all modern conveniences, onuerly occupied by the undersigned, located on Snrih Main street opposite the P. & It. freight depot. For further information apply to Joslnli w John son, or M II Kehlcr, Hlicnandoah, l'u. U-21-tf IpOIt 8AI.I5. A spring wagon. Apply at the ? IIi'itAl.li ofllce. tf ATOTICK. Desl'nb'e properties for sale. Ap .n ply to S, G. M. Hoilopcter, attorney, Shen andoah. Oil RENT OR FOR S I,E. Xo. 120 North Aluln street, now occurred bv n-fanci Hlmn etorc. Poness'on ghen April 1st, 1900. Store has plnte gloss front. Store and willing enl be rented with or without wnreroom nnd stablo very reasonable by n desirable tenant. Apply to C. W. Xewhouscr, No. 122 North Slain St. tf POlt SALE. Cheap to a prompt buyer. A very desirable threo-story property In n paved Hqtiare on Main street. Contains two large Btore roonia with plate glass fronts Com fortable dwelling with bath. Ynrd, wareri om Al.il stable, to each. Wtiole lot 30x150 feet to alley Very flno location for any kind of business. Prefer to sell the wliolo property but will sell part of It If desired, at very reason able price and terais. l"or further information plcnxe address "Owner," 1 O. Box 22, Shenan doah, I'n ll-C-tf -WARTER NOTICE -Notice is hereby given V that an application will be made to thn Governor of Pennsylvania on tho 10th day of January, A. I)., 1000, by Christian Schmidt, W I,. Kramer, Joseph Wyatt, V. W. Rynkiewlcz. Leo Dinoski anil others, liudet he Act of Assembly, entitled "An Act to provide for tho Incorporation and re, illation of certain eomor. ations," approved April 2, 1871, and the supple- mem uicrctu mr mu eunrier or. an iiuonucu corpor .tion to he called Tile Home Hrp.wlnir Company, the character and object of which Is msnuficturlng and selling malt and brewil llquorf, and for these purpnHeii to have. pnacn and enjoy all the right", benefits nnd privileges nf aid Act of Assembly and the supplements llli reio. w. U KKAMER, 12 13 20 27 Solclt r, FOR: Games, Toys, Chairs, Bric aBrac and Fancy China and Toilet Sets, Etc. GO 2 CONWAY T W. Centre St., Beddall Building SHENANDOAH, PENNA. Don't Forget and Place. $5,000 REWARD ! -Lost Strayed or Stolen A man about the size of a woman, barefooted with a oair ol wooden legs, pink eyes and sunset colored hair. The latter cut curly i nd the former cut darker. He wore a corned-beef overcoat on his back containing a barrel oi sky-lights and one dozen assorted railroad tunnels. When last seen he was following a crowd of is.ooo neorjle who were crushing each other trying to get into the Factory Shoe Store, where the greatest bargains in BOOTS, SHOES and RUBBERS are now being offered at Factory Prices. Follow the Crowd and Get Genuine Bargains. FACTORY SHOE STORE, NO. es. SOUTH MAIN ST. CSOL.DHM'9 NOTICE. Owing to a mild season and OVERCOATS, our prices as follows : You can get them in any style or color you wish ; and you can buy a good All-Wool Suit at a price correspondingly low. , , Mammoth Clothing 9 and 11 S. Main Fall and Winter Footwear. Don't buy elsewhere until you see our stock. It is a winner and so are the prices attached to every pair ot shoes, whether for men, ladies, misses, or children. We sell the "best" qualities ol footwear cheaper than any other shoe dealer. Mothers should bear in mind that our children's shoes are the most durable. We are closing out another lot very cheap. BOSTON 27 South Main Street, Shenandoah, Pa, I. SPONT, PROP. FOUR DOORS ABOVE POST OFFICE. First Choice Don't wait until Christmas to buy your gifts in jewelry but come now and secure first choice while the stock is large and complete. Low Prices Is our motto. Come in and be convinced We mean ex actly what we say. Remem ber the place and save money. We guarantee every article we sell. Ellis Deull, 123 Gouth Main Street. TOs the Name ABE LEVINE, Proo. GOLDIN'S and having a tremendous stock we wish to announce the fact You can now get a OOOO $ r.00 OVERCOAT for - - $ 8.00 OVERCOAT for $10.00 OVERCOAT for - $12.00 OVERCOAT for $15.00 OVERCOAT for - - $18.00 OVERCOAT for - - 700OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOC St., Holiday Good old Santa Claus is getting ready to hold his annual festival and scatter his rewards amongst the boys and girls, and even the young men and maidens as well as the older folks. We have made our store into a veritable Alladin's cavern well stocked with every variety of Dolls, Go-carts, Toys, Games, Animals, Picture Books, Etc, Dolls Hundreds of dressed and un dressed beauties. See our special 23c one. Go-carts. A splendid assortment, all sizes, from 25c up. Toy Instruments. Pianos, all sizes, Trumpets, Drums, Accordeons, Metal aphones, lrom 5c up. Magic Lanterns, Steam Engines, Mechanical loys; ot the latter we have an immense assortment. CHAS. 3 South Main St., Shenandoah. GAUG HAN'S Rich Values now Avail able to our Patrons, I real Others made from good quality all wool cloth, lined, value $1.69, onr price $1.25. A better grade cloth, extra heavy, tucked, braided and lined, value S2.25, our price $1.75. Mohair Waists, $2.00 to $2 25, real value$2.5o and 3.00. We have received another case 1-4 white, all-wool, home-made Blankets, value S4.50, our price lor this lot $3.35. P. J. GAUGHAN. :-: POS.ITIVEL.Y! :-: Coats and Capes at Half Price I Plush and Astrakhan Capes, from $1.49 and upward. Collarettes, $1.65 and up ; elsewhere not less than $3.00. Children's Reefers, $1,251 elsewhere $3.50. See our large assortment of trimmed and untrimmed millinery and trimmings. Would not any of these artfcles make a cheap, appreciative and serviceable Christmas gift ? Consider this and come to our store and be convinced. NEW YORK BARGAIN STORE, 23 SOUTH MAIN STREET. IF YOU ARE WISE as shown. Of all kinds, and from every quarter of the globe. Kid body dolls, doll carriages and go-carts start at 15c. Doll beds, cradles, children's tables and chairs, dishes and kitchen sets, pastry sets magic lanterus, tool chests, guns, swords, printing presses, pianos, Iron tovs of all descriptions, games, blocks, and a thousand other things to delight the hearts of the little ones. Christmas Trimmings In a real Variety. F.J. PORTZ. The Largest, Prettiest and Cheapest Toy House In Shenandoah. GOLDIN'S NOTICE. of WINTER SUITS that vc have reduced $ 4.50 $ 5.00 $ r.00 $ 9.0& $11.00 $12 50 House, l. Goldin, Proprietor. Gifts. Iron Toys. Engines, Hook and Ladders, Patrol Wagons, Drays, Cook Stoves, etc., 10c to $2.00. Animals. Horses, Sheep, Donkeys, Goats, etc., 10c to $3.00. Interesting Games, A big variety, from 10c to S1.00. Fancy Goods. Plush or Celluloid gifts. Suitable for all ages. Pancy China. A stock which cannot be ex celled in this county. GIRVIN, One lot of Ladies' and Misses' fine Ker sey Jackets, in black, castor and royal blue, lined with romaine silk, worth $10, our price $7.50. Another lot extra quality Kersey, in blaek, tan, cartor& royal, lined through out with best grade tancy taffeta silk, value $12 50, our price $10.00. Children's Long Coats, size 2 to 6 yrs, in fine all-wool cloth, cardinal, blue and green, collar and cape trimmed with fine braid, value $3.00. our price $2. 25. A better quality cloth, extra heavy, in car dinal, electric blue, navy and green, value $4. 75. our price $3,75. Ladies' Plaid Winter Waists, made from best quality English Flannelette, value 65 cents, our price 56 cents. You will do your Christmas shopping here. With the experience of many years ot successful Christ mas trading to guide us, we have now on display the finest, best and cheapest assortment of coods ever COR the older people we have an eceed 1 ingly pretty line of Fancy Toilet Cases, Shaving Sets, Cuff and Collar Uqxes, Bevel Hate Mirrors, Opal ware, etc., etc. These goods are positively the prettiest ever placed belore a critical public. We have no rents to pay and arr determined that none shall undersell us. Our prices stagger our com petitors. We are always ready to give you polite and courteous treatment when you call, Bverybody welcome. Remember the place and number. 21 N. Main St.