Punxsutawney Spirit, 1900-05-02

              NO. 48 OL. XXVII. PUNXSUTAWNEY, PA., WEDNESDAY. MAY 2,1! Eberhart. THE SLPENDID ARRAY OF MEN AND BOYS CLOTHING Makes WEBER'S STORE the leading attraction of Its line in PUNXSUTAWNEY. Oar MEN'S SUITS at $10, $12, $15, $18 and $20 are of ttw Best Quality, and, considering quality and make, the price is Lower than the same goods can be bought elsewhere, Our Boys' Juvenile Department Attracts Mothera*who like to have stylish made suits. A splendid assortment to select from. Call and see them. t( t< it u It 4 . ti (t M U At U We are gelling lota of Men and Boys Shoes. Styles are Right. Prioes are Right. French Balbriggan Underwear at $1.00 per suit. We do not think the same will be bought outside of our store this Beason at the above price, We offer for thia season the Genuine Derbys in all the Leading Shapes. Everything that 1b New and Stylish in Soft Hats is here at your pleasure. MEN'S HATS!! Plenty MONARCH SHIRTS are here to suit everybody, to seleot from. Fit perfect. Heanort Items. All Goods Marked in Plain Figures. We have but ONE PRICE, and will not foroe?you to buy. We Believe in Fair Dealing, and depend ou our Goods and Prices to sell our goods. Cf+ECKERtD FRONT. J A WEBER Ullll I I L-J LJ LJ L PUNXSUTAWNEY. ADRIAN ITEMS. Our spring stock has novor beforo boon equaled. All the stylish fabrics in tho market: Worsteds, Sergos, Cassimcrs and Flannols. All grados from 84.00 por suit to 818.00. Bays Suits from $3.50 to $15.00. Children's Suits from $1.00 to $6.00. I Eberhart. Internet liig Item* From tbe County Capital. Special sale mis week The advent of warm weather lias led ns to continue onr E rerybody aeema to hare more work than they can do. Still there are aome who oomplain that times are not good. Mesne. E. A. Holben, Bamnel Shilling, C. B. Smith, Cnarlee Btewart and Charlea Howard attended the Odd Fellow'i reunion at Brookyille on Thursday. Bsed A Stewart commenced to peel bark on their tract of timber In Porter towmhip on Monday. William Stewart and crew oommenced on Monday to peal bark on a tract of timber near town. A number of oar psople attended the corner atone aerrloea at Dora on Sunday afternoon. Bamnel Oberlln and A. B. Howard hare gone to Da Bo la to work thii summer. Mr. and Mra. Iryin M uor, of New Salem, ▼lalted at E. A Holben'a on Banday. Mrs. Christ Barr, of F«irmouut City, ia visiting at Samnel Bhllllnga. Oae of the ralea of thia p'.ace is sot to re* turn anything borrowed. Mra. E. A. Holben visited friends at New Salem on Saturday. Lsst week Daniel Marti had a couple fine ■heep kilted by dogs. Mia Jennie Binul, of this plaoe, ui Mr. Jobs Watt, of Tlmbliu. were quietly married laat Thuraday evening at tha homa of tha brlda. Bar. Hall, of tha United Eraugo'lcal church officiating. W. M. Baymer and Ellas Bussird were at Brookville Thursday attending tha Old Fallow*' raanton. Jamefl Start a si and Jemse Smith, of Alleghany. ware guests of If. 8. SlarUsl on Friday.James Bauaid was down from Johneonburg laat weak to attend the wadding of hla (liter. Bay. Miller, of Marchand, waa tha gntat of Boy. Haytlland and family on Friday. Bar. Bitten house, of Fierce, waa visiting frlanda hero aeraral daya laat week. Mlaa Daaale Osarhart, of Cortex, yialted relatlraa and frlenda here on Friday. » UUa Hayllland hat gone to Youngs town, Ohio, to apend the Hammer. Amoa Ifolben waa in Pittsburg laat week on bnaineaa. lira. S. H. (Isiat is visiting relativei in Du- Boil. Why not lot Daughter play in the dirt, when a pair of Kltins will kcop hor clothes cloan. Price only 50c, and they will last all summer. THE ELFIN. Knit Vests at 5c, 8c, 10c, 12£, 15c, 18c, 25c, H5c and 50c. Every ono a bargain. E Z Waists for Boys or Girls, 25c. Corset Covora at 15c, 35c, •i!>c, :tOc, 50c, " " 09c, 75c. Night Dresses ut 00c, 75c. Night Drosses at 91.25, $1.37i. " " 75c, !»0c. " " 91.50, 91.69. " " 89c, 81 00. " " 81.75, 92.18*. " " 81.GO, 81.15. " " $2.00, 82.25. Vhito Skirts at 35c, 50c. White Skirts at fl.25, 91.50. " " 50c, 69c. " " f 1.50, 91.75. 09c, 75c. " " $1.75, 92.25. 75c, 87ic. " " 92.00, 93.50. 89c, 81.00. " " 83.OO, f 2.25. " 91 OO. $1.25. " " $3.50, 94.50. "hinieso and Drawers at 25c, worth 39c. " 39c, " 5(lC. 50c, " 69c. 09c, " 75c. 75c, " 89c. " " 89c, " 81.00. Every one of those garments aro olegantly trimmed with lace >r embroidery, and the sowing is as good as any ono can do it. Tho Pattorns are all the latest. Worth 25c. 33c. S'.'c. 50c. Worth Corset Covers at 75c, 11.00. " " 89c, 11.15, " " Sl.OO, 81.25. " " #1.85, 81.50. " " $1 50, 81.75. Muslin and Knit Underwear. Thore is no lino of Ladies' wearing apparel so much effected as Undorwear of al! kinds. For onco wo wero fortunate in having bought our Spring Stock beforo tho advanco touched it, and for a WEEK Longer, wo will soil anything in tho lino at prices regardless of present values  There never was a timo when tho advanco on Muslin, Cambrics and all kinds of fine cottons was as noticoablo as this season. Ladies' Spring and Summer Underwear. ....ON.... Tho lad it* of Eleanor* gave a surprise party at the home of Mr. and Mn. George Hocken berry last Wednesday ovouing lin honor o/ Mrs. Hockonbeiry's birthday. Before leaving fir home the guests presented Mrs. Hock - enberry with a handsome parlor couoh. The grounds adjaient to the Park Hotel are being cleared of logs and trees, drained and graded, and will be sown in grass seed. This will add very mnch to the appearance of the hotel. A burn will be erected on the hotel gronndi for the convenience of the public. Forest fires are raging in tho ricinity of Eleanora, and are doing conciderable dimaice to the firmer*' fenc.'S. Tho totn of 8ugar Hill was threatened by the fi*<nes last 8»tur. day, bnt the paople tnrned ont en maaae and checked the fire in time to save the town. Kra. William Falloon yialted in Llndaey a few daya laat week. Paul Jonea yialted tha new minedat, Yateeboro, laat Thnraday. A email child of Mr. and Mrs Thomas Wright died laat Sunday. Clark Sadler, of Helyetla, waa In town laat Sunday aa the gnaat of hla brother Frank. Bobert Simpson and Swan Huldqulst haya gone to Florence to work aa machine runners la the mines. Dtvid Fleming, superintendent, and L. 8. Ferry, aasls ant superintendent, drove to Panxsy last Friday evening. Jamea Craig, superintendent, and David Jones, machinist, of the C. C. & C. Co., Yates, boro, spent Snnday with their families at this place. on the dealers. Probably Not. Most of us depend, to a large extent, Few People Are. 0! Are You fln Expert Judae Gltohlno Values? Wc givo a doublo guarantoe on all goads. If any article doos not woar as it should, wo mako all reasonable concessions. YOUR MONEY BACK IF YOU ARE IN ANY WAY DISSATISFfED. T ie 81 at anniversary colobration of Old Fol owship by the Northweatorn association on last Thursday wan a success from the beginning. The citiaens pat forth every exertion to assist the order in giving the vis itorsa good time. The town was crowded and the hotels reaped a harvest. About 500 Odd Fellows took part in the parade at 8 p. m Those taking part all boingin fall regalia. Themtrohing body preaented a creditable appearance. The degree atatr of Tana Lodge, No. 411. of Bradford, gave an exemplification of the work in all the degreea in the opera hoase in the evening. About ">00 mombera of the order were present to witness the work of thiaaplendid body of men. Lady Wiuslow Bibekah degree staff of Re/noldiville illustrated the work of tholr dcureo In Old Fallows Hall in the evening. A conservative estimate p'acea tho number of Odd Fellows in town on that day at 1500 whilo 2500 othen from all directions spent the day in Brookvill' The town presented an inviting appearance with profuse decorations of bunting, (lags, mottoes, etc. Eccursion trains were run from all directions, and as the day was perfect the cheap rates offered by the railroad companies wero taken advantage of by hundreda. The next anniversary will be celebrated in Erie, Pa. Oomtabla Taylor D. Bhlnea and Marcni Foliar, of BrookylUe, and Samel T. Doughorty, of Beyno'.dsvllla, left on Taeaday for Cape Nome, Alaaka. Mr. Bhlnaa took with him a complete camping ootflt from which nothing that might contribute to his comfort in that far off country was miaalng. Mr. Bhlnea originally intended leaving on April 88 bat hla friands persuaded him to giye up the trip. His recent rtovary from aa operation for tha removal of a tumor, caused a fear that it might return. Mr. Bhlnea Improved ao rap- Idly, however, that he made op hla mind the aeeond time, and his brother-in-law, Mr. Dougherty, of Beynoidavlile, expressing a desin to go along, they immediately >began preparations for leaving on the" steamship Aberdeen. which starts from Soattle May 10. Mr. Bhlnea has not resigned his position as constable of Brookville borough, it being his intention to return abont next November unless he strikes it rich, in which case he will remain in Alaaka. Last Friday witnesssd the oloalng exsrclaea of our public echools. Commencement exercises ware he'd in the opera-house In the evening. A rafj large audieuoo was in attend* ance. Tha graduating clam, oonsisttng of twelve yoong ladisa and three gentlemen formed tha nucleus for a program which shed luster opon the participants from'.inoeption to finish. The class of 1800 may wall be proud of its record, which la equaled by few and excelled by none. On Monday evening a re* caption waa tendered the gmdoatoi in the school bolldlng. A large number of persons were present. The evening was interspersed with vocal and lastrnmsntal music, refreshments and dancing to a moderate extent. The marry crowd with congratulations for the graduates dlapersed about midnight. Shielda, deceased, was taken op on Monday and Is now on trial. The die of the Commonwealth ox rel. John P. Elkln, Attorney-General, Ti. the Punxsutswney Water Company, m on Friday taken from the jury by Judge Oordu, of Clearfield c innty, and a verdict for respondents entered, after which court adjDarned, reoonrenlnf on Saturday morning with Judge Beed on the bench. B. J. McDonald T«. Thorn%e Jones etal. Traiteee assumpsit. Verdict for Plaintiff for (750. The cate of Jamel St. Clair et al vs. Joseph L. Shields administrator for Joseph L. Bond Osttle, who baa for a number of yean been assistant to J. O ran Edelblate, agent for the Ada ma Espreea Company at thia place, on Taeeday received the appointment in plac» of Mr. Eielblnta, who Is now engaged in the hotel buaineaa in Windber, Simerset county, and aent his reslgnaalon in some woeka ago. The appointment of Mr, Cattle ia a fit ting one, and meeta with the approval of all the patrona of the office. Oar cltlz we were Tory much sapriaed on Sunday to hear that Daniel Barns had entered a partial stroke of patalyaia, which affected hie left ahoulder. Medical aid waa secured at oaoa and Mr. Barna bled. At the laat report ha ww reating eaaily, and the aymptoma are favorable. J. O. Elelblate, of Windber, Somerset connty, la apendlag a faw dare with Brook▼llle frienda. "Sapho" at the Opora Housn. Tho manager o^fneopera house hapsocured the raging neyronsstion an ap pearance here on Thursday, (kfs. The play will be presented by tl>e f'ranlc L. Goodwin Company, rheatUi tfr Miaa Nellie Elting, of O d Kentucky Company, and is the samo oae which has been producing the play throaghoat the East, in all the large cities. The Company ia a particularly excellent one and inc udes B<*eil West, late of Bportiny Ditch oss Company, Florence Elliott, Conaa'a Bride E oot Company, Logan Pan), who atarrod an Abraham Lincoln in the play of that name, Randolph Marray, of tho Cotton King Com piny, Hattie Pope, of the Henry Lee Do Berarerac Company and others of equal note. The Rochester Horald, of Rochester, N. Y , whore the company played five porformuicea, said: "It has l)eon demonstrated by the Frank L. Goodwin Company that "8ipho" can be moral and interesting, a m ire plfasing play or a better company has not visited Rochoster for many a day." Prices 25. 80 and 75 cents. Men's shoes—all kinds from Bro«aus to Patent Leather. We handle Lilly Brackett and Florsheim's fine goods. Every pair warranted. Of course yon will want new Easter Finery. Hats, Gloves and Neckwear. Our windows show you some of the latest styles. HT T 1CB"D Mens' and Boys' • J. llUJllD. FURNISHER, " PUNX8UTAWNEY, PA, Wo include in this sulo one lot of Moquottc Fringed Rugs, 27x54, at - worth 12.00. Ono lot Fringed Muttn, at - - JJOc, worth 5Hc. If you wnnt to save money on your house furnlihlng, do so during this Sale. All th<; hotter grades Made, Laid and Lined Free, A good Kitchen Carpot, A good Dining Room Carpet, An ologant Ingrain Curpct, All Wool Ingrain Carpot, Very host grade of extra Supor all wool Ingrain (Carpet, - - <>Oc and (>5c por yard. LOWELL'S all wool Ingrain equal to the best .'5 ply, only 75c. During this bh c. Brussels Carpot for Sitting Boom or Library, 50c per yard. Brussels Cai pet Stair with Ilall to match, 50c per yard. Brussels CtU|>et, ex ra grades of Tnpoetry, - 75c per yard. Brussels Carpet, best " " " 85c per yard. Velvet Brusfels Carpets, - 81.00 per yard. Moquotte Carpets. 81 per yd. Wilton Carpets, 81.25 per yd. onewee«Wop SPECIAL CARPET SALE In our rew Carpet Room on first floor. Lace Curtains, Window Blinks, Linoleum and Oil Cloths. Carpets of all Kinds For the m xt week at prices you cannot afford to miss. 17c per yard. 25c per yard. :ir>c per yard. i>Oc por yard. Shirt Waists. Tho colebrntod Mollia neodsno further rocommendation. Prices, 50c to 92.25. Every ono a now one. PUNXSUTAWNEY, PA. OUR MOTTO: —Same Prion Same Day to Everybody. J. B. EBERHART, JOHNSON BLOCK, NECKWEAR la aa eepeclally attractive diaplay. Car bra paid SKSGKnd ihO* MOUM, MEN'S FURNISHINGS when yon come to bay underwear. And don't fall to tee the other good thing) In onr atock of SEVERAL KINDS OF UNDERWEAR, la ready for, and will certainly get your approval. Ita, all of aeaaonable weight, atyliah, of excellent quality and ■old at prlcea which caanot be duplicated outside onratore. THIS STORE WILL CLOSE AT 6 O'CLOCK, P, M., On and After May 14, 1900, Excepting Wednesdays and Saturdays.*-4a" jzt&xsr ■tall, TmMlli, April 10. •.•.Nnmb, Frank O. Snyder ud Bertha R. /.eltler, PunxnkwMi, April 38. Andrew Jt. Millar Ball towaahlp 0<earflald ooaoty, and Anna 11m, (Jaakin townablp, Jeflaraon county, April a. Jaaaaa Malee and Harp Bookaaaira, Champion, n., April 10. and OaUa Mar- John P. Walt, Ttmblln, and Janatta Buzzard, WortbYille, April 24. Joeaph Bacllo and Colaglo Monolla, Waliton, April 36. Thomas 8. Henry, Anita, toiara L. Noarr, Cortex, April 23. Pedro Trombbetlo and Qelaollna Del Done, Waleton, April 23. John Thorn in and Annla P. Andoraon, Hatbmel, April 23. The foiiowlnK msrrlago licensee were filed of record by e'erk of Orphana' Court, John D. Evans from April 33 to 30 Inolualve. Marriage Iiloonaea. Tha "Baa Hot" ertwtrim—it will ha gives la tko eharak tkia waak aa Thtroiay sight. It It the lead tkiag of tha klad evw give* fa tke piece, e*d m mm! itM I* aim it. At theUataaohankTharadayrraa tag. Mtr a. Iv tka lw. BMmt I. WlkM, «l Will B Smith, who *ii so severely hart some mon tha ago hjr • foil of ooal, and ha* bees mn dec traalmaait at Adrian Hoepltal ant ■laoa, ia heme again and going about qnlta kriaklr. Tka preaching aarrioea at tka Union okarok next Bunday ara ia tka afternoon jcut after tka Banday aohool. All interaeted pleaaa note tkla time -aboot 1.45 p. m. Mra. Brummott, Mrs. William Garland, Mia. Jamea Bead and Ura. Agnes Warden went to Brockwayville Tuesdav to attend the funeral of a rolatire. Some of the Bell t jwnibip folks h id a very narrow eacipe from loiing everything by the fires out in the wool's. tiomo 200 casse of moailas here and hereabouts thin season. This spring's crop ia a pretty Rood one. A new compressor ongino is going iu at tho . ontral power house. Wflliam Hammond, formerly of Pitlaburg, has returned to his oarly home here. Forest fires of ama'l dimensions attract attention aorors the hills theao days. It is got ting dry. Mrs. George Hammond went to Cloarfield last week. Telephone call, Joaaph UMa, rmMmtnmf.ru. • ■ • • -wv4».. h j&'i ■ • . DELICIOUS SODA WATBR. Imported Freach Flavoca aaad excla■Mf.Gooda made from beat material. Ice Cream all flavora, packed la bricka or looae, 15c a quart delivered. Special rate* given to weddinga, Picnica aid parti ea. Lorenzo's Ice Cream Parlor. WHOLESALE ANf) RETAIL. '■ ... fwVi viiii iiii'liil ml P 1 ®l}£ fpttttffstttotsmcji Spirit,