Punxsutawney Spirit, 1896-03-11

              2. Cafes for the ladies and jackets for the little folks. All new, «11 stylos at fair's 3. Capes for spring. Nelvet, silk and cloth, style. See the second show window. 4. We are cutting lots of carpets and mattings. Why? The price. We are going to reduce Caught At Work. NOW $1.50. Oieb. ST. MEN'S AMD BdYS' FURNISHER. H. J. bOBB. PUNXSUTAWNEY, PA., WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11,1896. vol. xxin. n@>1 11JX 1 W Fi \D \D =**** JOLLY UNCLE JOSH HIS GENEROSITY TOWARDS HIS NIECE. ' A ISoiiiiince of Vuiixsiitiiwrey. Tak9 tt Conspic uous Part* In Which a Number of Business Men 1. We are going to sell shirt waists this year because we have found a manulacturer that makes goods to fit perfectly. We are selling "The Monarch" shirt waists, mwde by duett Coon & Co. Fit guaranteed. Prices, $1 to $3 each. We also have a nice line of waists at 50, 75 and 85c each. See our large show windows. Come in and get prices. JOHN B. BAIR. Purchase. I'nele Josh's Last and Most Important la Box Near Door* 78c PER PER PAIR. <>() pair misses shot's, sizes S' to 2's. All new. good styles, u ell worth o'tif dollar a paii', at Misses Siioes "SPECIAL" E. CUNINNGHAM km«, All made with latess trimmings and in the lalesi JOHN B. BAIR. JOHN B. BAIR In ©up Shoe Store. We G.an Interest You JOHN B.BAIR Here To Boom Cuba. I I I I I 1 11 I | St. I,ouis, March 9.—Senor George Go- I I I \ I \ I Inez, nephew of Gen. Maximo Gome?, I j I I 1 I V If 1 ea(l °f l'le Cuban revolutionary party, V. J 1 1 V 1 X X 1 passed through the city en route to Chi! cago. He arrived direct from Havana. I The object of his visit to this country is I to learn the exact situation regarding the 1 granting of belligerency to the rebels. He will visit the principal cities in the 1 East, urging the wealthy Cubans to double their energies for the insurgents. I Speaking of the result of the war he , . . •» | said: "If the United States recognizes All our winter goods.1 us we %yill win. But we will lose all we ™ i have gained if they failto do this. Spain | is sending additional forces to Cuba every J day. We could meet this increas if the j United States would recognize us as a ! republic.1' HERE 9.50 7.50 All our 18 and 20 dollar overcoats $15.00. All sur 15 and 16.50 " 12.50 All uur 12 and 13 All onr 10 dollar overcoats The raid was the result of developments following the arrest of Charles A. Pachin and Mrs. Henrietta Boltman, for passing some of the spurious bills at Iloboken, N S., yesterday. All the members of the gang are now under arrest. New York, March 6.—Secret Service Agent George R. Baggs to-raided the establishment of the Metropolitan Photo- Lithographic Company, on the top floor of 26 Clinton place, and capturee an entire outfit for counterfeiting $2 silver certificates of the series of 1891, with the Windom vignette. Two of the counterfeiters, named Morris Goldstein and Clias. Murray, were found in the place and arrested.ill Odd Pairs Ms Shoos at Half Price lliotors Do Bloody Work. A Hirimulii Humor. connection 1 am happy to hi form you that the Punxsutawney steam laundry, near by, is one of the best steam laundries in the State. Polly will want her lace curtains and shirt waists washed some time, and it's a ticklish job you know* but this laundry, is so very careful that the most delicate fabrics are w.ished without tin slightest injury and at a nominal cost. too. Campbell & Livingood will see that your collars are made white as snow and put on looking-glass or domestic finish according to taste. "Law sak.es!" suddenly exclaimed Uncle Josh, "all this trading and shopping aronnd this town lias caused me to forget one of the greatest essentials to future existence. 1 have heard it said that newly married folks could live on lm e and scenery, but an old man of experience knows better your table would look slim without bread; its 'the staff of life' you know. Polly you must meet J. A. Stadler the baker. His bread, pies, cakes and niekknacks are concedea by all to be the finest on earth. Remember, Charley, there there is no use of your 'ootsv tootsy' bothering herself much about baking, so long as there is a good baker in town like J. A. Stadler. When you give youj reception, call on him for the good things sure." "Yes, and while and while we are oil this important topic of gastronomies, we must not forget meat. It goes hand in hand with bread. Now to locate a meat market where you can get fresh, wholesome meats at all times. Philber & Long is the men to supply you. This is the boss meat market in the city and is popular with everybody who is particular to have the best. The reason for this is all because they are very careful in the selection of stock and get the freshest of everything and k» ep nothing but the very best. To keep your 'Hubbv' in a good humor, Polly, trade at Philber & Long's market every time." "Now," cried the old gentleman, "now for a picture of this crowd, in good old country fashion we'll go to the photograph gallery and Punx'y has two good ones, operative by Pranipton & Work. Their pictures are wonderful in fidelity and finish. I want one full sized photo for my study, and some small ones for friends. Frampton & Work have the souls of true artists—all their work is a labor of love in which they will not stop short of perfection. And as they are famous for successful enlarging, I want to give you a lifesize representation of 'yours truly,' with a handsome gilt frame to put it in. i Uncle Josh's picture may Ik seen at thegallery.) Knroute to their home the party called at the Spirit office. "You'll want the newe," remarked Uncle Josh "and as this ts the favorite paper lieee I'll subscribe."Upon summing up the wonderful events, of the tla\' Polly began to volubly express thanks. "You have bought us everything," she exclaimed. "Only one thing," replied T'ncle Josh, reflectively, "but 1 can remedy that. I'ackines & Jenkine, always have a nice line of them an you can net one wherevar you wan't it; I'll pay for the best." "W-h-y," exclaimed Polly with great surprise, 'Uncle, what can it be?" "Well, its a baby buggy, and—" Hut Polly had fainted. All single pairs men's pants, former prices $2.50, $3 and $3.50 now Boston, March 9.—Advices were received to-day that a general strike occured yesterday among the boatmen, porters and laborers of the British West India island of St. Kiets, because of low wages. The principal buildings were destroyed by fire, set by the rioters. Sugar plantation managers and overseers were severely beaten and a good many of them killed. The whole island is in the hands of the rioters. The British ship of war Cordelia arrived in port last night and landed all the blue jackets and mariners that were on board, but order was restored only in certain sections of the city. Italy Suet) For Peace. —Attorney General Hancock, of New York, has ordered suit to be brought at Watertown, Jefferson county, to recover <570.000 from Armour & Co. as penalties for sale of oleomargarine in the State during the past six months. EL-MO store: London, March 6.—A special dispatch from Rome says that King Humbert has ordered Signor Franzoi to undertake a special mission to the Abyssinian Negus Menleck. Signor Franzoi believes that it is best to conclude an honorable peace with the Abyssinian and abandon the qountry. New Vork, March 10.—It was rumored last night that the steamship Bermunda was preparing to leave for Cuban waters.' At midnight the suspected steamship had not left her anchorage. Passengers on the late Ixjats from Staten island said that when they passed the Bermuda smoke was coming out of her funnel and it looked to them as if she was being made ready for sea. Everything, however, seemed quiet on board and the only lights visible were the lanterns which showed that the alleged lilbuster was at anchor. All the reveneu cutters were laid np for the night and there was no signs of I ?nited States Marshall McCarty or any of his deputies in the neighborhood of the battery. 11 will l>e high tide about 6 a. m„ More Filibuster* Sail, Philadelphia, Mach 8.—UndismayeiAy the failure of several expediters fat from this country to aid thetr struggling compatriots, the resident Cubans of the United States are said to have fitted oat and dispatched another vessel to Cuba. It is reported that this vesselleft hereon Thursday last. She took no munitions of war aliord at this port, but the armes and ammunition were transferred to her after she got the sea and beyond the three mile is limit. Nothing definite in relation to thflg* vessel could be leaned. New Millinery. Our Easter Oping on April 2nd, 1896. Miss Lizzie H. K. Torrence will occupy the room opposite Hotel Whitney with a fall line of millinary and fancy goods. Ribbons in the latest Persian, Dresden and Ohameleon designs, imported direot from the manufacturers. Reserve your orders until you «xamine these goods. McGAUGHEY—On Saturday, March 7. 1896, of measles, Ncltie, the youngest daughter of W. H. and Elisabeth McGaughey, of Oliver township, aged 9 years, 7 months and 15 days. ° Nettie was a most affectionate child, and leaves only tender raomorics and loving thoughts. There is a vacant place in the family circle. Her gentle voice will be heard no more in this world. There is no union here of hearts Tliat finds not here an cud; Were this frail world our only rest, living or dying, none were blest. Fabuv. YOUR NAMEKjS When completed the list will be lent to publishers and novelty dealers and will brine jrou large mall and valuable sample*. Addreea DIKKOTOBY LIST ooaatjvP^ "Goodness me'1 ejacutative the girl, whose inquisitive eyes had been taking in the shoe lepartment of this big store, "what a perfectly tartly slipper." "Yss,M said Uncle "Oh, say, Undo," exclaimed Polly, "where can I go for dry goods? This dress is hardly suitable, I must admit." "Well, my girl, if you want to select from oue of the most popular establishments in the city, I will direct you to John B. Bair who carries a stock of dress goods that for variety and real value is seldom seen outside the largest metropolitan cities. He carries all the latest weaves in fashionable dress goods and you are to l>e guided right in your selections. Yo will And Mr. Bair pleasant to deal with and his employes polite and expert, while the prices cannot be duplicated." Here Poll'y housewifely instincts had full play in mftrvels of kitchen apparatus. 4 'There is not an establishment in the country that carries a more comprehensive stock of household furnishings,'' remarked Uncle Josh. "Every possible piece of kitchen furniture from a tiu dipper to a cooking range is here in all styles and variety." If Polly fails to accomplish wonders in the culinary art, it will not be for want of utensils, for she purchased an America Range cook stove with all equipments noeded in a well regulated kitchen, besides an elegant heater, and Uncle Josh paid for the lotfwith delight 'cause (Jrier & Osterhout fixed the prices right. "Halt!" commanded Uncle Josh, as the party came in front of J. M. Beyer's handsome drugstore. "Walk right in." "Why, Uncle, we're not sick, and—" "Guess I know that, but I suspect it wont be long before this young man begins to take an interest in matters of paregoric and—" "U-n-c-l-e!" "Well, go in anyway, Polly may find some toilet articles and books she wants." Sure enough, before leaving she was loaded down with combs, brushes, face powders and ounces upon ounces of fine imported perftimes, besides miscellaneous books and fancy stationery. "Don't forget," added Uncle Josh, "to come here with your prescriptions, as Mr. Beyer and assistant arc competent pharmacists aud use pure and reliable drugs." "A pretty good start," said the old man, "and now we'll go to (Jrier & Osterhout's big hardware and stove store". "As I have already provided you with a cage for the bird," said Uncle Josh, "uow the first thing we'll look after will be the furishings for it." Hereupon Polly energetically declared that she had heard so much about Fat kiner & Jenkins that she decided to go there. The result was that they were ushered into such a bewildering display that the girl was at first at a loss how to select. But she soon yielded to the seductiveness of a inaguiftcent parlor suite, a bed room set in oak, antique finish, that would do a credit to old Antiquity himself. To this she added a dining-room set with all accessories, an easy rocker for Uncle Josh, and didn't forget a most convenient and ornamental writing desk for "Hubby" Charles. A few weeks subsequent to the above conversation a travel-stained party arrived in Puuxsutawney" Our friend, Uncle Josh, was in charge and he led the party straightway to a hotel. "The Pan tall," said he, "is a typical Pennsylvania hotel of the best class. I have known McConnell & Clover, the proprietors for years and they are mine host after mine own heart. Both thorough business men, endowed with that delightful intuition that, makes a guest foel at home, comfortable, contended, and in mighty good luck. The house is one of convenience; the apartments are well furnished; the cuisine all that a superior (thief and unlimited orders on the market can make it. I have engaged rooms here for you to occupy until your own house1 is in readiness." "Charley, 1 have said 'yes' twice, and if you mean it, I mean it too, and—" And to this day that young man will insist that he popped the question. All this happened away "down east," and it wasn't long before there was a wedding. Not much longer Iwfore there came a letter from Polly's llncle Josh, out here in Jefferson County, Pa., who wrote effusively of his delight at her exibition of what ho called "grit," and he proposed that if the young people would locate at Puuxsutawney, he would start them up in life, as a wedding gift. Of course they accepted, and were soon bidding their friends adieu. "Oh, if I might only hope to er—to— " Another fail of language. It was seemingly a hopeless case, and might have been, only for a demur. "Yes CharleyV "Miss Summers—Polly—I—I—er—dare I —" But the speaker took a header over bashfulness. only to hear a sweet "Yes, Charley." "Can I aspire to—er—to—that—is—" Again a lapse into silence, followed by an encouraging "After breakfast," said the old man, "1 am ready to go buy your outfit. To expedite, matters I have ordered a carriage from Ilolben & Jordan, our enterprising liverymen." When the handsome carriage, With elaborate trappings, drew nfr in front of the Hotel Pantall, Polly declared it tho "finest turnout she had ever sA6n." "Yes," replied Uncle Josh, "the three S's, 'Speed, Safety and Style' is their coat of arms. So, young folks, when you want to take a drive, either for business or pleasure go to them for a rig every time." It was in this turnout that the rounds of the city were made. —Bunco has been rubbed into a wealtfcjf \ farmer of Payette county, Pa., in a DM \ exasperating way. Three years he was buncoed out at $3,600 in a fimfctl lent land scheme. Last week he wastMnfl coed out offswbyanalliweddectivvfMMH represented that he hJtd tracked and lay his hands on the bunco an filial victimised the farmer. Now, I reckon the nest thing to look after is the carpets and wall paper?" asked Uncle Josh. "Yes indeed." quickly replied the girl, "Why, Uncle nothing goes to make a home more attractive than nice carpets and pretty wall paper, where shall we go for them?" "Thats a mighty easy question to answer. The place of all places is J. L. North's who deals exclusivly in such goods. And you wont have any troublo to select either because his stock is complete. Everything in the way of beautiful floor covering. Velvets, brussels, moquetts, axministers in all shades and patterns, while the lino of wall paper is tip to date in the new spring designs. You will certainly marvel at the extremely reasonable prices too." Uncle Josh knew just what he was talking about. "And in the matter of insurance," he continned, "that is of importance. You will want a builder's risk on yon new house, and flie, lightning and tornado insurance on While Uncle Josh was pondering where to go next Polly suddenly remarked, "Uncle, I don't want to appear selfish, 'cause Charley's in it too. I wish you'd buy him a dress suit." "Oh, I see, you mean oue of those real swell regulations— go to party suits made by a flrstclass tailor, and I reckon I know just the man to put it up. My friend, Ed. Swart/, understands all about the changing stylish and has a reputation of turning out stylish togs that fit a man to a T. Swartz' stock of spriug suittings are dandies and I'll guarantee the quality, fit and workmanship. I always did like to see a man in tailor-made clothes, they look nicer, fit better and wear longer. Hwartz, the boss tailor." Josh, Bail 's stock can't bo equalled in style and in exteat in this section. Go in, and look it over." It might have been policy not to liuve extended that invitation, had not Uncle Josh known what wise economy it is to trade at Hair's, for Polly found goods and prices so seductive that she purchased an outfit from a pretty slipper to a handsome walking boot. No lady needing footwear can resist the styles and prices ©tiered by John II. Hair. Woman like, Polly was diseuf-siug tin* mutter of how she would arrange her now house and was interrupted by Uncle Josh. "And these house fix ins remind me," mid he "that you haven't got your dishes yet. The most famous stock in extent , quality and completeues is at E. Lackmnn's China Store. But the average reader need not he told what an array of tableware Polly had to select from. There isn't, positively, a thing in the line of china, crockery, glass or porcelain needed for use or ornament in any part of the house that cannot lie be found at I jack man's China store in indefinite variety and at wonderful low prices. They also have a splendid stock of lamps of every description, cutlery tinware and silverware in abundance. Polly's order suggested her thorough appreciation. "Iiet's see— I promised you a gold watch, didn't I," queried Uncle Josh of Polly,"and Lanzendorfer's is the place to get one cheap." Entering the popular Jewelry store the old man gallantly acquainted himself and then directed Polly's attention to the superior stock of silverware carried by the house. "There is no other such houso in town" said the old man, "and I will guarantee the quality to be the very best. Pick out a family clock while here," he added "Lauzeudorfer carries a magnificent liue. Don't forget another fact," he continued, "if ever you unfortunately need optical goods, this is the place to come. He has everything required to improve affected eyes and Charley, when that old turnip of yours breaks down, rememl>er these folks are expert doctors on sick watches." At this poiut, somewhat to the confusion of ('harley, the old man indulgediu a half serious criticism of his personal apperance. "You are decidedly offstyles for a townsman," said he, "and we'd better go and see Morris Bros. about some new duds." After Charles had fitted himself in a neat ready made business suit, from the piles of fashionable garments that cover the tables of this extensively stocked establishment,Unele Josh declared: 4'Now yon look like a newly married man." Before leaving, haviug found goods and prices irresistible, Charles also invested in a complete outfit of gents' furnishings, from the late style hat to a dozen shirts. Morris Bros, are not to be undersold in the state. "By the way," remarked uncle Josh, as they reached the street. "I must run over to the First National Bank and get another cheek book. Come along with me and get acquainted with Mr. Lou Pantall, for of course you will do business with them and it is always more pleasant to be personally acquainted with the people you do business with. This bank is as solid as the base of the universe, and has a stroug working capital. You will find them ever ready to extend any accomodations compatible with business principles." After this visit. Uncle Josh suggested a resort to some place of refreshment. At the tahlo the old man waxed philosophical. "Never neglect your lardes," said he. 'That importent adjunct to housekeeping controls masculine temper. To that and you must patronize a grocer on whom y«»u can depend for honest goods. Through a long term of dealing, I have found (J. A. Weiss perfectly reliable. You will find him a ca refill dealer, always ftill stocked with every possible thing in the line of staple and fancy groceries, fresh and first-class, no shelf-worn goods there, while the prices are down to brass tucks. While Uncle Josh was pondering where to go next, Polly suddenly asked: "Uncle, wliepe can I find the leading millinery establishment? Its time now to order my Easter bonnet," "Just a few doors further ou," remarked Uncle Josh, "and'we will visit Mrs. Nan Brown, who, by the way, will soon have on hand one of the completest stocks of millinery goods to be found in the city. She goes to New York in a few days for spring goods and learn the seasons styles. You can get what you want there, the latest styles and lowest prices l»eing their motto. Mrs. Brown's experience guarantees that when you have purchased of her you have tho thing according to fashion and a satisfaction of knowing that your work comes from the hand of a competent artist. In a few hours there never was a happier girl than Polly. "And as you are going to keep a horse,'' continued the old man, "of course, you'll need harness. The lioss horse milliner of this section, to my notion, is J. Ummon Mogle. He uses only first-class material and gives personal supervision to the minutest detail of manufacture. There is nothing in harness that cannot be had of him—heavy and light, single and bouble, plain fancy, work and buggy harness. He has all them in stock, liesides every other kind of turf gcxxls imaginable and the finest lot of lap robes and whips you ever laid your eyes upon." After a visit to the harness store Charley said he thought "if a man couldn't get satisfied it would be his own fault," and he expressed himself pleased with Mr. Mogle,s candor and fairness "The next place I wish to take vou, children, is to J. Recce Pantall's flour mill," remarked the jolly old man, "Your introduction to here would not be half complete without. Talk about Hour, why bless you there aint no flour in this section that can come up to Pansy, and bread made from it does not become dry and stale, but retains moisture and the natural flavor of the wheat for several clays. All good house-wives use Pansy. Then as to feed, this mill is headquarters for that. They handle everything from golden oats down to corn cobs, serve customers with promptness and dispatch. I've been dealing with Mr. Fantall for a long time, sell 'em all my grain and for good results, I tell you he is a good man to tie to." "And now, young man, let me give you a pointer," remarked the generous old uncle. "Do not understand me to say that clothes make the man, but I do affirm that clean and spotless linen makes the nice appearing man. Now in this your farm property; then you can't do a more sensible or satisfactory thing t.hau to give your wife a paid-up policy in life insurance. My friends Jno. F. vt (I. P. Brown, not ouly has lines of the solidest and best companies, but they are expert and trustworthy underwriters. They represent seventeen good lire companies all of which belong to the old reliable category, being well known for their prompt and satisfactory adjustment of lasses. They can write your life insurance in the old Penu. Mutual of Philadelphia. "1 would like to make you acquainted with .1 .S. Hughes, my dentist friend, too,'' said the old man. "If you ever have to supplement your natural teeth." "Ugh! Don't you i mention false teeth to me," cried Polly. "1 II never carry 'pearly lies' in my mouth if I go toothless." "Oh, as for that," laughed Uncle Josh, "if you'll only consult a good dentist iu the catastrophe. I>r. Hughes, for instance, is woderfully expert in saving natural teeth, and he has the skill and every mechanical appliance necessary to do his work with the i least discomfort to his patrons." "How about the plummer, Uncle?" inquired Polly. "You remember you said you would see somebody for that." 'Mess so. jess so; and we shan't have apv botcher do the work either. I'll go look for ILL. Robinson Bros. We've got to have gas and water pipes but in, a hot water heater and a porcelain bath tub besides other sanitary fixings. This is the very firm to do the work. I hey understand thoroughly and observe closly all the hygienic laws guarding aginst danger from sewer gases. You can always feel safe about the house when practical men, as I know Robinson £ Bros, to be, have done the work." The aforesaid firm got the contract, did just what Uncle Josh said , they would do, and won Polly's praises for i their excellant workmanship. I "Yum, yum," wistfully escaped Polly's rosebud lips as sin' glanced into lleferrari & Kafl'etto's attractive confectionary and fruit store, "Uncle, I've got a sweet tooth and those candies look as nice 1 just cant resist tin1 temptation to go in." Charley half objected for ho knew if Polly not into Deferrarkt Uatl'ettos, there where she'll want to stay,but I nele.fosh said he'd foot the bill, so Charley relented, and Polly loaded up on enough sweel things to make every tooth ache in Punx'y. Her purchases included, chocolates, caramels, Ism bons, bananas, oranges, pine apples, and nuts for which the store is noted. Everything they sell is fresh and delicious and displayed in the most attractive manner possible."1 declare, I'ncle," exclaimed Charley, "Theregoesu handsome jlfmeton; I must have oue like that for the girl." "(let it right here," said the old man. "You see, my good friend U. W. Hamni,across the way conducts a carriage repository hero that for variety and excellence of stock cau not be lieaten. lie carries surreys, carriages, ami phaetons ol leading makes ami styles, ami is satisfied with a moderate profit, too." Polly was soon the pos- sessor of a carriage. "I tell you what," young lady, you needn't lie ashamed of that vehicle as it is a daisy, and will last a long time. <i. W. Homm dont sell any thing but what's good." M ®lj£ j|)ttti£0itiat0iieg Spirit m i -Hi,,,—„ |jWT -1 -.I.--- ■ • ' ■ '''M 1- 5. t, -J' " ' y * • NO. 40 m * *