V Holiday Sweets! HUYLER'S AFRESH CANDIES. Delicious. Prepared of tlie best materials No stale goods, here. We sell thetn too fast. Shenandoah Drug Store, 3 South Alain St., Shennndonh. Telephone IXnuectlou. HOOKS & BROWNE 1 PER Reduction on any three one dollar maga zines ordered until January 1st, 1900. May be sent to separate ad dresses if de sired. HOOKS & BROWN. Pointing The Way. You always get a lesson of advice from the experienced. In no thins: doe this message mean bo much as In merchandising. Our message to you U one of good things at good prices, We point the way to satisfaction. Why not profit by our advl e Portz Bros., 24 North Main Street. Which is the leading optical house in this vici nity by comparing c stock with that found in other stores. It's Easy to Determine Who sells at the lowest prices by comparing others' prices with ours and you U find a great difference in favor of buy ing here. All Examinations Made Free Thos. Buchanan, Jeweler and Optician, No. 118 South Main Street II flACKEREL, 5 cts. and up. CODFISH, 6 cts. and up. All our coQee is selling at our old prices. Our 23c Mocha and Java collet is unrivalled. Livo and Dressed Poultry For Now Year. "A HAPPY NEW TEAR" TO EVERYBODY, B. A. Friedman 213 W. Centre St. Two doon txtow Moll's dairy. 8 It is Easy 8 To Tell JANUARY CRIMINAL TERM. ' Tim lliltinla, OlmrRoll Willi Win. 1'elill Muriler, to lie llncl nn Irlitl Montlny. Three Judges will sH In Juiljcnient during liio tint week ol criminal court, lo commence next Momlny. JudRo-eleet WRtlllnger will lie morn In, nml with .IiiiIkch llechtel ami Mnrr will sit In the trial of nisei. The services of one of the juiliios will lie taken up the k renter portion or tlio week in the trial of the lltibnls brothers fur tlio murder of Joseph ItutkofsM t Wm. Pen it. This case will ho tlio lint cneo called on Monday, Tho selection of n Jury will tako up the remainder of tlio day, mid probibly part of Tuesday Much Interest is mani fested in this case, since iovoii people have already been convicted of tho murder. District Attorney llechtel, with Ills succawor- elect, At. P. McLaughlin, and W. J. White- house, will represent the coiuinouwenth. Tho defendants will be represented by Wm. I). Soltzer Other important cases Qxod for the first week of Court aro two hurclary onses from Shenandoah, aud the oases in which three Shenandoah yonng men arc charged, while masked, with boating Jonathan Hummel and his wife, at thoir homo near Hingtowu, and robbing their borne of nearly f 00 in cash and some valuable articles. Working Night and Day, The busiest and mightiest little tiling that ever was made is Dr. king's New Life Pills. Kvery pill is a sugar-coated globule of health, that changes weakness into strength, listless ness into enemy, brain-fag into mental jiower. They're wonderful in building up the health. Only 25c per box. Sold by A. Wasley. To-nlglit'a Cantatn, A crand concert exerche entitled "Shep herds of Long Ago," will be produced at the Calvary Baptist church this evening under the auspices of the Suuday school, assisted by the choir. This exercisos will consist of choruses, trios, quartettes, duetts, and solos, and gives ample opportunity to tho Sunday school for a display of their talent. An ad mission fee of 15 cents will be charged to those not members of the Sunday school, which entitles alt persons to receive a box of cundy as a present. The following is the program: Opening hymn, school; scripture reading, Samuel Davis; prayer by tho pastor. Itov. It. It Albln ; recitation, Harriet Miller : duett. Albeit and Olwyn Harris; citatiou, Ruth Powell; recitation, Myrtle Harris; opening chorus, infant school and choir; chorus, choir; quartette, Mame Mur- ans. Capper, Waters and Griffiths; exercise and drill, intermediary department; chorus, school"; recitation, Minnie Hotrnian ; excrciso and drill, primary department; chorus, school; recitation, Harriet Miller; duett. Misses Harris aud Reese; recitation, Mame Harris; bass solo, Harry Reese; recitation, Willie Evans ; recitation, Jacob Dix ; chorus. hoir; exorcise and song, Misses Hoffman, Evans, Miller, Jonas, aud Clarence Williams ; recitation, Cay Miller; chorus, choir; des criptive medley, members of choir. A cordial iuvitation is extended the public to attend this enteitaiument Doors open at 7 clock, exercise to commence at 8 o'clock. Klectlou nf O Ulcers. At a Tegular meeting of Washington Camp No. 183, the following omcers were elected P., T. H. Snyder; Pres., GeTSrge Shappel Vice Pres., Benj. James; M. of F., H. J. Brobst; Sec, D. G. Richards; Treas., A. L Graf; Conductor, Chas. Bcisel; Inspector, Alex. Lorah; I. G Jos. DeFrohn; Trustee W. J. James; Rep. to F. B. A., T. H. Snyder. Washington Camp, No 125, P. O. S. of A. f Girardvillc, at a regular meeting elected the following officers for the cusuing term Past President, Richard Lanvon; President, Wm, II, Price; Mce President, John L, Griffiths; Master of Forms, G. A. Kohlerl Conductor, Benj Cash; Recording Secretary, W. Brown; Financial Secretary, J. W, Merit; Treasurer, J. II. Babb; Inspector, II, Koliler; Guard, Thos. I,. Evans; Trustee, II. J. Koliler. An election of officers was held last night by Washington Camp No. 206, P. O. S of A., and resulted as follows: Past President, Daniel Leho ; President, Israel Eisenhower: Vice Presideut, Harry Master; Master of Forms, Clarence Hower; Conductor, Wiliard Morgan ; Recording and Financial Secretary, John Danks; Treasurer, C. II. Uagenbuch Inspector, J. U.Smith; Outer Guard, Thomas Llewellyn ; Trustee, M. II. Master. Held For Trill. On the night of the 10th Inst, there was fight in the saloon of Jacob Noll, on North Main street, during which Juhu Haverty threw a cigar lighter through the glass in the front door of the place. Haverty failed to pay for the damage caused and last night Noll prosecuted him before Justice Shoe maker on a charge of malicious mischief. Bail'in the sum of $300 was furnished. What You Need For the Holidays "We are prepared to supply you with your holiday nepda. You may need many poods and here 1h the place you can get them for less money than any where elae. See our Groceries, Poultry, Live and Dressed Tnick ALU KINDS. This la where to buy to save your money from Deing squanuerca. 233 West Centre Street. NEW YEAR GIFTS i How about that friend that was overlooked in the Christmas rush ? Don't you think an article of furniture would be very accej'table lor your New Year greeting? While assortments in some Hojs are in a depleted condition you will always find in a large store like ours numerous articles suitable for such an occasion. Come and look around and see if something will nt suggest itself a handsome rocker, a picture to fill some empty space or many of the other useful articles found in a large stock like what is always to be seen here. DAVISON'S DEPARTMENT STORES, No. 119-121-123 North Main St. A TROUBLESOME CAR. Tun I'inglnrs I'hIIimI In (let It llnrk ml a Track. At 8:30 o'clock last night a large pressed steel oar on the Lehigh Valley Railroad, ono of tho 100,000 pound capacity kind, loaded with cool, got off tho track by striking the point of a switch at Kohlnoor Junction. Two engines failed to get the car on the track mid It was necessary to unload the forty-four tons of coal to do so, This was accomplished at five o'clock this morning. In trying to replace tho oar before it was un loaded ono ot tho eiigliios was damaged by having tho "bull bond" ousting at the rear end pulled nut. Tho wost bound track was out of sorvlco whllo tho car was disabled, but the cast hound track was open. PERSONAL MbNTIUN. Miss Sidney Ncisw'nter, of Philadelphia, Is homo to spend tho ' .itday vacation with her parents on Jardln street, Frank Qulnu, of Minersvlllo, was a busi ness visitor to town to-day. Mr. Lindsay Herkness, of Philadelphia, is visiting Mr. and Mrs. O.W. Van Fosscn. Mrs, William Korslake returned home last evening after spending tho holidays with friends at Potlsville. Thomas 11. Snyder mado a plcasuro and business trip to Pottsvllle this morning. John Knight, of North West str it, is Btitlering from ulceration of tho throat. Baird Halbcstadt, of Pottsvllle, was a visi tor to town yesterday. Rov. Cornelius Laurlsln spent yesterday at Hazleton, John C. Kline, of Ashley, is the guost of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Adolf Kline, on North West streot. Their daughter. Miss Gussie. who was their guest for several days, returned to Reading to-day. Misses Carrie and Amy Beddall, of Port Carbon, were visitors to town last evening Deaths nml Funerals Jacob B. Reinhold, father of Eli S. Rein hold, caskiorof the Union National Bank, of Mahanoy City, died at his homo iu Myers town, Lebanon county, yesterday from heart failure. Ho was ninety years old. He took an active interest in the Abolitionist niovo- ment that preceded tho Civil war. The funeral will tako place at Myerstown next Monday. Charles Henry, twomoutli-old son of Charles H. Raybould, of Mahauoy City, died this morning. The funeral will take place next Sunday afternoon. Atsix o'clock yesterda7"aorningMr9. John Moran died at ail advanced age at her home in Centralia, where she has been a resident for many years. Deceased Is survived by a husband and large family, all grown. Injured on the Itnllroatl, Georgo Hettler, of Pottsvllle, lireman on the Penna, railroad, was pulled out of the cab of the engine at Morea colliery, being caught by a ur standing on another track. His injuries are not fatal. A railroader from Delano whllo making a coupling yesterday morning was caught be tween the cars and badly squeezed about tne hips at Hazleton. Joseph Young, a brakoman on the Mt. Carme' local freight on tho Lehigh Valley railroad was fatally injured yesterday moru ing while making up his train in tho Packer ton yard, He was taken to his home. Prepared under GBltOIAN LAWS. Is Excellent lor v a uriinvi Lameness, Rheumatism, etc. UK. KICIITER'S World-KCTiowned "ANCHOR" PAIN EXPELLER. What one physician out of many testifies I 3rooklyn.NewYork,Hay 231894 Richters-ANCHOR PAIN EXPELLER is the equal of any anodyne liniment in the world. It relieves pains, reduces swellings. it should becallecTKIrfG OF LINIMENTS V-9 36 CLINTON 'ST. 25c. and 40c. at all druggists or througn , F. Ad. Blchter 4 Co., 216 Pearl St, New York J 36 HIGHEST national AWARDS., tiecommenriea oy prominent ihy itctana, tvnoiesaie ana aeiau "TOTICK. Desirable properties for sale. An il ply to S. G. M. Ilollopeter, attorney, Shen andoah. 8-31-tf The- Boston Factory Shoe Store HAS THE Largest Stock, Best Stock, Best Values In Men's, Boys', Ladies', Misses' and Children's Foot wear to be seen for the holi days anywhere in town. Our Prices Complete Sale. Every BOSTON E, 27 South Main Street. Shenandoah, 1. 8PONT, PROP. FOUR DOORS ABOVE POST OFFICE. Pa. Just Arrived! From South Africa. The finest hops and malt to facture the famous manu- BERGNER & ENGEL Tanrihauser Beer. It is now on tap at the well known hostlery of P. J. Hiley, 200 West Oak street, for the holidays. Give him a call and be convinced Soloman teak, flgt, 116 South Main St., SHENANDOAH, PENNA. V Tit: WKATIIKtt. Higli proHsnrrii arc gonornl, excorit In Now ISnglniul and t lie north l'nclllc adulates, and low ii'innerniiiroH con tinently prevail, except in tlio mid- illo nlntnnll nml P eastern Florida. ufe Willi tliftsn oxretl- tlons tlio tempora- t tiros are 3 to 22 L dpgrees bolow tlio average, forecast lor this section: f''alr; continued cold today, tomor row and probnlily Sunday; light to fresh northerly winds. Sunrise, 7:27; sunset, 4:M; longth of Any, Oh., 2-tni.; moon rises, 4:36 a. 111.; moon sots, 2:03 p. in. P1THYP01M1S. II tii!iigii Throughout tli Country Chronicled for llKftty I'crtirtitl. I'ny your taxes before Monday and save ':o B per cent. ' Plumbers aro now getting in their work on hursted water plnos. I Many of the fndiistriea la Columbia county are Injured by tlio Trtmts. ileautlful designs In wall paper at Cnrdlu's, fi and 0 ccrTU per roll. Cull ami seo them tf A party of about twenty youngsters, uow studeuts at Qirard College, left ycsUrday to reu mo their studios. Tho holiday vacation of the public schools will end aud tlio sessions will ho resumed next Tuesday morning. Tlio smaller sizes of coal, notably pea and chortuut, still hold the most Important posi tions In tho anthracite, market. Tho Schuylkill Valley Telepbono company has fifty-three subscribers to their service iu Ashland, and new onlers aro coming in overy day. C. A. Soidel, of Pottsvllle. has been reap pointed district deputy grand high priost of Schuylkill county of tho Royal Chapter of Masons Tax collectors aro making their roturns of taxes on unseated lands to tlio County Com missioners (or 1899. To-nmrrow will be the last day to perform this important duty. Speaking of advertising and its benefits, liavo you ever noticed that tho brightest newest, most cheerful, up to date, stores are the ones that create business by persistent advertising and hold it? His stated, on good authority, that the Marion colliery, at St. Clair, is likely to be abandoned soon. Tho mine has not been op erated for a long while, and Is kept open at a big expense to tho oporators. illarrlHgoa. Yesterday Mis Mlllio Parish, a prominent young lady of Gilbertou.and Henry Drcsliler. of Wm. Pom), wore Joined in marriago at the former place by Itov. Zwolzig, of tho M. E, church. They left for Lebanon on a short wedding tour Frank Lentz, formerly of Ashland and now a resident of Philadelphia, and Miss Florence Leib. daughter of Mr. aud Mrs. (leorge Leib, of the former place, wero joined in wedlock Wednesday evening. The home of Mr and Mrs. Jonathan Oulll- vcr, at centralia, nas the sccue of a very pretty wedding, Wednesday evening, when their daughter, Miss Mary Eva, and Mr James Oroagor were united in the holy bonds of matrimony by Itev. J, W. Buckley, pastor of tho M. E church. They were attended by Mr. Isaac Oulllver, brother of the brido, and Miss Lottie tireager, sister of the groom. found Ills Skull. Last weok while putting coal through Kaskawllliiim breaker workmcu found the skull of John Lodiuski, a minor who was lili.wii to atoms about two yeais ago whllo working in Big Vein miue. The accident at that time was similar In that by which Fire Boss Calloway was entombed. At that time thero were four who met death, but the bodies of all exceptinz Lodiuski were re covered by searching parties. t'nttHillle Taper Change lllinds. Tho Evening Chroniclo, the leading Demo cratic, organ of this county, changed hands yestcrd.iy Judge-electGeorge J. Wadlinger, ox-Senator Charles F. King, of Pnttsvillo, and Albert Depew, of Delano, recently ile- fenled for County Treasurer, nro back of the new owners. It will ho continued as Demo crat 1 iu p' litlc, but will ho antagonistic to tho silyor wing of the this county. I). mociatio party in Teachrr ltnlgini. Miss Hattio Wagner has resigned bor posi tion as teacher in thu grammar department nf tho Mahanoy City publip schools and Miss Kato Kemery was promoted to fill tho vacancy. MUs Margaret Collins was elected as a new teacher of the corps. The Law Examinations. The examining committee of the Schuyl kill County Bar has completed Its examina tion of the fifteen applicants who seek ad mission to the bar and will meet either next Tuesday or Wednesday, to report upon the successful applicants. '8 m 1 1 cvwn. is aL Small Profit and Quick Sale Store Has been opened by Sam Levine, 104 East Centre street, Rob bins' building. All our goods are sold as represented or money returned. Our winter sale of Men's, Boys', Children's. Ladies', and Misses' Shoes. Gum Boots and Rubbers, and Gent's Furnishings Is now going on. We keep no shoddy goods. A penny earned is a penny saved. So be wise and go to the greatest bargain house in Shenandoah. Visit us whether you buy or nbt. Remember the place. SAM LEVINE, 104 E. -Centre St. Reduction in Ladies' Coats I This cold, snappy weather a good coat is a very comfortable garment. We are offering at present : Plush coats, worth $25, at $9.98. Kerseys, all colors.worfh $10, at $5, Astrakhans, worth $8.00, .at $3.50. In millinery we can suit everybody. Come and buy these goods. We are closing" out our stock very cheap.. Also notions and dry goods. NEW YORK BARGAIN STORE, 23 SOUTH MAIN STREET. GSOL.DI!MQ A S our stock of clothing and that time, MEN'S, BOYS' and CHILDREN'S CLOTHING and OVERCOATS That were never offered before to the people of this section. g-Our stock of Hen's Underwear will be sold regardless of cost. Mammoth Clothing House, 9 and 11 S. Main Deeds IlAcnnled. From County Commissioners to James T. turkloy, premises 'u Rellly Twp ; from the same to M. J Fleming, premises In I'railcy Twp. ; from Cornelius Eborwein to Leopold Eberweln, premises In Yorkvillo ; from Benj. Moll et nx. to 11. G. Klmmel, premises in West Brunswick Twp, : from August Jacob et ux. to X. 8. Farqubar, premises in St. Clair; from K. S. Farqubar to August Jacob, prem ises in St. Clair. Calloway's llody Not Yet Uncovered, Tho remains of Fire Boss William Callo way, entombed at Kaskawilliam colliery ten days ago, havo not yet been reached. The rescue shifts are working Incessantly. The colliery olllcials to-day could give no estimate of how long It will take to reach Calloway. Tbore is no hope any longer entertained that the man is alive. Marriage Licenses. James Flaherty of Oiranlvllle, and Kate' O I cam, of Ashland; Oscar D. Trout and Mary Ney, both of Orwigsburg; William D.ivl Ison and Ann W. Goodwin, both of Mahanoy City; Ulack Buczkowskt and Ver ouika Bialuuiizultc, both of Shenandoah; II J. Hcrr, of Muncy Vnlley. and Maggie Loviue, of Sbonaudoah. It's tho little. colds that grow into big colds; tlio big colds that end in consumption and death. Watch tho little colds. Dr. Wood's Norway Pino Syrup. MISCELLANEOUS. IADIES Many hand.omn premiums are 1 earned dully by a few hours amon friends selling our goods. Why not you? Our com plete outfit sent free to any address. American Tea Co , Pittsburg, l'a. 12-29-m FOlt SAI.U A fine boy horse, formerly owned liy the Rescue Hook and I.Bdder Compfini. Apply to George Schclder, -3 East Coal ftrect 12-2lt FOB HUNT. A very desirable brick dwelling lious',No. 8IKat Oata'reet. Eight rooms, water In the house, a nice side yard, a most beautiful location Next to 31, K church Pos sesion given January 1, 1900. Kent reasonable. Apply at 28 West Lloyd street, or 20 South White treet. 12-18-tf eod j T)ANK EI.E TION". The annual meeting of I I) the Btockhold rs of the Merchants' Notional Honk of Shenandoah, l'a., will be heiuattnn hanking bouse on Tu sday, J nuary 9th, 1900, between tho hours of 2 and 4pm, for the purpose ot electing thirteen 13 directors to serve the ensuing year. 12-8-5t-oaw E. n. IIuntkk, Cashier. 1 J KNT OU SALE A hotel, containing four JV teen room, the barroom flxturescoinplete; and the boue la centrally located in Itlnctown. For further Information apply to Michael Peters, Shenandoah, Pa. 12-21-tf l.iort HUNT OR FOR S LB.Xo. 120 North X Moln street, now occupied by n fane shoe .Inr. PnuMinmliKn A trl I lt lCOfl fttnrn I ias niate class front. More and w. lllng- can Uo renrca with or witnoiii warcn om ami sinuie very reasonable by a desirable tenant. Apply to O W. Newhouscr No, 122 North Main St tf SELLING OUT. Our entire stock of boots, shoes and rubbers. Our sal U now on and our stoclc must be so'd as soon as possible At Charles Dletr, 120 North Main street. 12-28-t TjOR SALE. Cheap to a prompt buyer. A ? very desirable three-story property In a f taved square on Main street. Contains two orge store rooms with plate glass fronts Com fortable dwelling with bath. Yard, warerrom and stable, to each. Whole lot 30x190 feet to alley. Very tine location for any kind o' business. Prefer to sell the whole propert but will sell part of It If desired, at veryrenson able price and terms. For further information please address "Owner," P. O, Box 22, Shenan doah I'n 11-O-tf DECORATIVE ART 3 Una achieved Its greatest triumphs In our artUtlc and handsome stock of wall papers. All the latest designs and fashionable shades and colorings are embodied In our superb stock of art wall papers. We have them from $1,00 per roll for high art decorations to 5 cents per roll for bedroom, parlor, hall or dining room papers. All Artistic 1 All Pretty ! 224 West Centre St. Shenandoah. Broad cloths, worth $12, at $7.50. Heavy cloth coats.worth $6, $2,50. Children's coals at half price GOLDIN'S must be reduced to a certain figure by March 1st, 1900, we will, until give bargains on St.. Holiday Gifts. 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, from 5c up. Magic Lanterns, Steam Engines, Mechanical Toys ; of the latter we have an immense assortment. CHAS. GIRVIN, outh Main St., Shenandoah. e s GAUG HAN'S Rich Values now Ava II s able to our Patrons. Others made from good quality all wool cloth, lined, value $1.69, our price $1. 25. A better grade cloth, extra heavy, tuckedt braided and lined, value $2.25, om price $1.75. Mohair Waists, 2.00 to $2 25, real value $2.50 and $3.00. We have received another case 1-4 white, all-wool, home-made Blankets, value $4.50, our price tor this lot $3.35. P. J. GAUGHAN CALL FOR THE Special ...Brew FROM Canada Malt IT is OUT OF SiGHT. Columbia Brewing Company. We Are t is anything left over to meet F.J. PORTZ, The Largest, Prcttleat and Cheapest Toy House Iu Shenandoah. GOLOIIM'S overcoats I Gold in, Proprietor. Iron ToyS Engines, Hook and Ladders t 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 toe to $1.00. Fancy Goods. Plush or Celluloid gifts. Suitable for all ages. Fancy China. A stock which cannot be ex celled in this county. One lot of Ladies' and Misses' fine Ker sey Jackets, in black, castor and royal blue, lined with roniaine silk, worth 10, our price $7.50. Another lot extra quality Kersey, in, blaek, tan, cartor & royal, lined through out with best grade lancy taffeta silk, value S12. 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, real value 65 cents, our price 50 cents. THE BOSTON BAKERY NOW AT 222 West Centre Street. Try our 25 cents worth of bread checki It entitles you to seven loaves. l Oc Regular size cup cake 7c. l oc Regular size sponge cake Sc. Try our confectionery, Huy trom us. We sell flno confectionery cheap. Boston Bakery, U. Morgansteln, Prop. Now selling our stock of HOLIDAY GOODS at cut prices, if you have not made a present yet, you can now purchase MUCH FOR LITTLE HONEY. Come and set? if there your wants. 21 N. Main St.