Punxsutawney Spirit, 1900-05-23

              & ■r ''M t i NO. 51. PUNXSUTAWNEY, PA., WEDNESDAY, MAY 2J, 1900. VOL XXVII. BHOOKVILIjE. at WEBER'S Fine Clothing for Men and Boys HORATIO. We show the Finest Line of Clothing that we can buy. Our Men's Suits at $10, 512, $15 and $18 are the Best Values that can be offered. These suits have style, quality and fit, made and trimmed in the best possible manner. We could buy suits that imitate ours for two, three and live dollars less, but the make and trimming and general get up wold be wrong, and after worn a few times would have no shape, buttons off, seams ripped, and your money, if you bought them, wasted. But not so with the clothing we sell. Every detail in the garment Must Be Right, and make and tit is equal to the best custom work. Prices much lower. Snappy styles in Vestee and Blouse Suits for Boys, ranging in price from 5125 to $6-00- We show an endless variety of these suits. Largest and most complete assortment of Men's Straw Hats shown in town. Men's Soft Hats, Men's Stiff Hats, from the cheapest to the best (VOUMAN'S), at $5-00. MONARCH SHIRTS!!! ; ,i> „ ELEANORA ITEMS. All styles and an immense line to select from. The MONARCH Shirt has style and fit. Prices $1, SI-50 and $2. Cheaper shirts are here with two detached collars or in neck-band style, pair detached cuffs. Silk Front Shirts at SO cents each. Juvenile Shirts, for the boys from 4 to 10 years, at 25c., 50c. and 75c- UP-TO-DATE SHOES 'ity, yed by RINGGOLD ITEMS. Adrian Items. A few choice patterns in Short Length, from ■> to 20 yds. each, that we can no longer duplicate, will be sold at remnant prices. See them before you buy Carpets for your small rooms and halls. You can save money in this way. Or Help Wanted! Would Say it Better. "FEET WANTED" County Capital. Interesting Items From the Jefferson journed to meet at the call of the proper officers. use Ail The convention ad- what is hoped will grow into a strong and EBERHART. Goods to keep you cool EBERHART. IN ... Hot Weather Local and Personal News from a Nice Mining Village. Etc. Wash Goods, Laces, Embroideries, Silks and Ribbons, Shirt Waists, "the Melba," Summer Underwear, Neckwear, Hosiery, Is what we have to sell just now, but if the weather keeps you cool, we will wait our turn. When you get ready come in and we can serve you with The family of John Lewis is badly afflicted with the measles and pneumonia, two of the youngest children having died, and some of the other children are in a critical condition. Rev. Thomas represented the Congregational Sunday school at Young township Sunday school convention, which was held at Adrian, Friday. Rev. Thomas expects to attend the Congregational State Association which convenes at Scranton, Pa., this week. Richard Jones, David Lewis and T. D. Davis are at DuBois shaft this week on their official duties on the engineer corps. Francis Whinnie, Sr., slipped off* the fence, where he was sitting, and fell to the ground, and fractured his collar bone. Mrs. Thomas F. Evans and her family left for Oirard, Ohio, and Mrs. Daniel Howells lea for Niles, Ohio, their future home, Saturday. The officials of the Berwind-White Company spent Friday in our town transacting business. John Neal, of Eleanora, visited David Watkins and family Sunday. Walter Harrison, of Barnesboro, Pa., is spending a few days with his parents. Mrs Enock Howells, of Lindsey, visited David J. Reese and wife a few days last week. John Richardson and wife, of Helvetia, spent Sunday here visiting their relatives. Holidays, Picnics and Excursions Are the next to appear, and if you would be enj°y them, you should have one of our Ladies' Tailor-Made Suits. They tit perfectly; the styles are the latest, and the price very low, SvOO to $19.50. Summer " \ GH-ECKEREP FRONT. J. A, WEBER, Men and Bpys Pants, Browny Overalls for boys from 4 years to 12 years at 25 cents. for Men and Boys. Shoes that have style and quality combined. Shoes that will wear. Prices right. Shoes for Men, Women and Children. Carpets. Carpets. The Coal Co. is erecting a 17,000 gallon water tank on the hill north of town in order to give better pressure to the proposed water supply to Sugar Hill. The pipe for the new line has arrived, and is being distributed as rapidly as possible. John Cruse and Fred Patterson will move to Yatesboro in the near future. Miss Marion Miller has just returned from a few days visit in Punxsy. Messrs. Morgan & Caldwell are having good success with their new merry-goround at Sugar Hill. Dr. C. W. Hughes left on Monday for a short visit to his home near Canton, Ohio. Mr. and Mrs. Ferry, of New Haven, Conn., are the guests of their son, L. S. Ferry, and family, at this place. Rev. H. O. Teagarden will hold services next Sunday at 4 p. m.,;at |Wishaw. A Sunday school will he organized* at the same time. / George F. Hockenberry litas moved, J11 family to Yateshoro, Aripftronfirjprtv at which place he will be emj the 0. 0. A 0. Co. / yr F. M. Barrett, fornrejJtrof Horatio, has accepted the position (of foreman of the outside men, Joseph Holt having resigned and gone to Yateshoro to accept a position.Rev. H. G. Teagarden preached an impressive sermon to his congregation at this place Sunday evening, choosing for his text the following words: £Prov. 3 16, "Her ways are ways of pleasantness, and all her paths are peace." All that we now show are new arrivals. New Smyrna, Body Brussels, and Ingrain Art Squares. Our tirst floor Carpet Room is well supplied with choice patterns, including those that just arrived. E. R. Brady Post No. 242 is making extensive preparations for the proper observance of Memorial Day. State Senator James (*. Mitchell was in town on Monday and was kept busy shaking hands with numerous friends. Judge E. B. Henderson has bought a beautiful pneumatic tire buggy which is much admired on our streets daily. The M. E. Church is being profusely decorated with evergreens and bunting in anticipation of the large crowd that is expected to be present at the Jefferson County Sunday School Convention, to be held on Wednesday and Thursday of this week. Attorney James V. Murray, of Clayville, candidate for the nomination for District Attorney on the Republican ticket, and I)r. S. S. Hamilton, of Punxsutawney, candidate for nomination for Assembly on the same ticket, have been interviewing their friends in Brookville and northern part of the county this week. Argument Court convened on Monday morning. The bar was largely represented. George H. Barclay, of Westville, was granted a license, his application having been held over from the regular license court in January. Among the attorneys in attendance are Messrs. C. Mitchell, of Reynoldsville, W. M. Gillespie, Punxsutawney, Hon. Henry I. Wilson, Big Run. Aaron M. Downs died on last Saturday morning after only a few hours illness. Mickey Downs was a well known character about town and was also known to most visitors by his large size, he having attained the weight of about 350 pounds. He was without relatives in this vicinity and shantied in a one-story building near the old red mill, where he cooked, ate, slept and kept about him a pack of from five to a dozen dogs. On Saturday morning he complained of a pain in his side. Dr. W. W. Mat son was summoned and gave Mr. Downs temporary relief, his symptoms at the time not denoting any dangerous turn. Shortly after Dr. Matson's departure it was noticed by the attendant that Mr. Downs was breathing laboriously and rapidly becoming unconscious. Assistance was summoned but before its arrival Mr. Downs had breathed his last. The body was placed in charge of the undertaken! who prepared it for burial. In accordance with the request of Mr. Downs, Dr. Matson, assisted by Dr. B. D. Henry, held an autopsy at five o'clock on the afternoon of the day of his death. The different organs were found in a normal condition. A number of physicians who were present agreed with Drs. Matson and Henry that death was caused by heart failure. A few peasons only were permitted to witness the autopsy, which was conducted in a manner creditable to the physicians in charge. For some reason unknown a number of foolish stories have been circulated concerning the manner in which the investigation was conducted. The stories are altogether without foundation, simply and purely imaginative. After the autopsy the body was neatly dressed in a shroud and placed in a casket which on account of the weather could not again be opened. His funeral took place at five o'clock on Sunday afternoon. The G. A. R. and U. V. L. taking part and making it a soldier's funeral, probably the largest that has taken place for several years. Rev. D. W. Leitzell conducted services at the house and after the remains had been deposited in the grave in the soldiers plot in Brookville Cemetery a tiring squad of E. R. Brady Post No. 242 fired three volleys. Very little is know of Mr. Downs' antecedents except that he served in the Civil War in a New York regiment and was a pensioner. Carpet Remnants. MEjTS SHOES. Addition to our Clothing and Furnishing Goods business we have always made a "Specialty of :ET WANTED FOR MEN'S SHOES 13 Our Grocery Dep't is well supplied with all kinds of good things to eat. Prices low as the lowest. Never Forget That James Murray, of Lindsey, was in town on Tuesday looking after his chances for District Attorney. There is no doubt but that he will carry this township. Ringgold will observe Memorial Day. An excellent program has been arranged for the occasion. There will be services at the cemetery in the forenoon and at the church in the evening. Addresses will he made by Rev. M. E. Burger and Rev. D. W. Kerr. There will also be a number of appropriate recitations, readings, and good mimic. Evening services will begin nt 8 o'clock. The indications are that there will he a fair crop of peaches and apples unless there should be more irost to kill them. Charles Neal and Mr. Condron, of Punxsutawney, were in town on Wednesday putting in place a monument for Benjamin Marts. A few of our people are desirous to have Memorial Day properly observed, while others have not the time. John Stewart has a freak in the duck line. It was born blind. Where the eyes should be there are none. The season for oak bark is about past. Stewart & Co. will finish this week. Filmore Smathers was in town on Monday complaining of the cold weather. The Sunday school will send two delegates to the convention at Brookville. A young child of Earl Gahagan's fell out of bed the other day and broke its collar bone. A. B. Howard is home from DuBois to plant potatoes and corn. (ieorge Startzell, of near Sprankle Mills, was in town on Friday. Frampton Bros.' Moving'Pictures. BETTER LI NE and MOSTSTYLES, $3.50. In this price we handle the Florshsilll and Lilly, BrackBtt & Co. goods, and they speak for themselves. Patent Leathers, both in Oxfords and regular styles. Velour Calf, Russia Calf, Wine Colored Calf. Every last from A to E. funded or Suitable Allowance Made. BEST GOODS IN TOWN FOR $5.00. In Patent Leather, Cordovan and Russia Calf. Any Shoes That Are Not Satisfactory Money Will Be Re- Next line is $}.00. Ten nice styles to select from at this price. Black Kid, Box Calf, Wax Calf, light and dark Russia Calf and Vici Kid. All welt goods, and every pair warranted. The line at #2.50 gives you a wider choice of styles. Black Vici Kid in all toes; Russia Leather and Tan Vicis'. Handling the one line of shoes only we can give you the Very Best Values. We start the line at #1.2$ and #1.50, comprising Heavy Working Shoes and medium weight Fine Shoes. All serviceable and well made. Next line is #2.00 and #2.?0. At #2.00 we have The Sterling Calf Shoe, every pair warranted to give good wear. OUR MOTTO:—"Same Price Same Day to Everybody." EBERHART, PUNXSUTAWN1V, PA. J. B. HI" Mens' and Boys' • J. JjU ill P. ; FURNISHER, * PUNXBUTAWNKY, PA, JOHNSON BLOCK, Our streets are being fixed up. The authorities are cleaning up the squares, and they are making a good job of it. The efficient janitor of the Protestant Church has given it a most thorough cleaning and it shines now like new. The preaching services at Adrian Union Church will be at 11 o'clock next Sunday instead of 2, as at first announced. A local Sunday School Institute was held in Adrian Union Church last Friday afternoon and evening. A number of delegates were expected from other schools but only a few of them put in an appearance. An interesting meeting was held, however. Rev. Isaac Thomas, of Horatio, was elected chairman and Rev. R. M. Coulter, of Adrian, secretary. After a short talk by the president, J as. Neilson made a short address of welcome. Among the things discussed was the twentieth century movement of Sunday school methods of work by W. B. Cowart, secretary of county association. The subject of a township organization was discussed but postponed until evening session for final action. Rain hindered the attendance some at night but an interesting and profitable meeting was held. The principal discussions were on The Use of the Bible in the Sunday School and on the Propriety of Memorizing the Word as it is. Rev. J. K. McKallip, of Punxsutawney, gave a fine address upon the Relations of the Church and Sunday School. The subject of a township organization being resumed, after discussion it was determined to organize. J. Neilson, D. Baird and Andrew Ruddock as nominating committee recommended that the temporary officers of the convention be the permanent ones of the association and it was so agreed. The printed constitution of the State Association for township associations was made the rales for government. The exercises were inter- ■peraed by good music by the cbolr led by A. Rndflonk. This la the beghuriiy of The Frampton Bros.' Moving Picture show, in the opera house last Monday evening, was a fair sized audience, but not as good as it should have been, considering that the proceeds were to he devoted to beautifying the Public Square. The pictures shown were of a highly interesting character, and the battle scenes illustrating the Boer war, and other battle scenes, were quite thrilling. The Park Committee has arranged to have the exhibition repeated next Saturday night, when a number of new moving pictures, including Barnum'sstreet parade, will be shown. Admission 16 and 2K cents. Reserved seats St cents, on sale at Means' drag store. Mi t r -