Punxsutawney Spirit, 1900-05-30

              Stye" Pttini0ntwticg {Spirit m NO. 52. • VOL XXVII. PUNXSUTAWNEY, PA., WEDNESDAY, MAY *0, 1900. BROOKVILliE. at WEBER'S Fine Clothing for Men and Boys HORATIO. ■ / Mu5>t Be Right, from $1-25 to $6-00- We show an endless variety of these suits. and make and fit is equal to the best custom work. Prices much lower. Snappy styles in Vestee and Blouse Suits for Boys, ranging in price that can be offered. These suits have style, quality and tit, made and trimmed in the best possible manner. We could buy suits that imitate ours for two, three and five 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 Best Values We show the Finest Line of Clothing that we can buy. Our Men's Suits at $10, $12, $15 and $18 are the 4 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 (YOUMAN'S), at $5-00. MONARCH SHIRTS!!! WORTH VILLE. All styles and an immense line to select from. The MONARCH Shirt has style and (it. Prices SI, SI.50 and S2- Cheaper shirts are here with two detached collars or in neck-band style, pair detached cuffs. Silk Front Shirts at 50 cents each. Juvenile Shirts, for the boys from 4 to 10 years, at 25c., 50c. and 75c- UP-TO-DATE SHOES Men and Boys 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. a y /• ■w ■ GttEOKEflEP FRONT. J.A.WEBER, "'5;.,., ELEANORA ITEMS. BE COMFORTABLE! ADRIAN ITEMS. All that we now show are new arrivals. New Smyrna, Body Brussels, and Ingrain Art Squares. Our first floor Carpet Room is well supplied with choice patterns, including those that just arrived. White Vests, Crash Suits, Serge Coats, Alpaca&Mohair Coats, Mens' Serge Suits. White Duck Pants. A few choice patterns in Short Length, from 5 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. County Capital. Interesting Items From the Jefferson IN ... Hot Weather EBERHART. Goods to keep yoo cool EBERHART. The funeral of little Walter French brought out the largest crowd that had been in the church for a long time. The decorations were tasteful and beautiful and the services throughout appropriate .id touching. It is not often so sad a death occurs among our little folks, and all hearts were touched. Local and Personal News from a Nice Mining Village. Etc. Hosiery, Neckwear, Summer Underwear, Silks and Ribbons, Shirt Waists, "the Melba," Wash Goods, Laces, Embroideries, Is what we have to sell just now, but if the weather keeps you cool, we will wait our turn. When you £et ready cnne in and we can serve you with liees James, who has been mine foreman at Clearfield, returned home last week. He expects to take charge of another mine near Phillipsburg, beginning next month. The many friends of John James will be glad to hear of his gradual recovery from a severe attack of typhoid fever. Evan Evans, of Dunloe, Pa., and Sadie Evans, of New Kensington, Pa., are visiting their relatives here for a few days. Thomas D. Morgan and Jenkin R. Davis drove over to Sandy Valley and spent the day with John Ashley and family last week. Thomas Hill and wife drove to Ambrose, Indiana county, Saturday to visit relatives.John Richards, of Indiana, spent a few days with his parents last week. A. J. Cook and Benny E. Phillips were at Windber on their official duties. Ed Wilson has resigned his position tut fireman at No. 6 mine and Richard L. Davis, of Lindsey, is filling his place. David Jones, of Somerset county, visited his parents a few days this week. Mrs. Otto Canfleld, of Butler, is visiting her parents, Edwin Judge and family. Will Goss and wife, of Pittsburg, are visiting his parents, Ed. Goss and wife, in this place. David J. ReeB has been on the sick list the past week. Are the next to appear, and if you would enjoy 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 519.50. Picnics and Excursions Summer Holidays, Carpets. and Children. Shoes for Men, Women Rev. Haviland occupied the pulpit in the Reformed church Sunday in the al>- sence of the regular pastor, Rev. D. W. Kerr, who was at Dayton. A quiet home wedding took place Saturday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Elios Kiehl when their daughter, Miss Maude, and Mr. Ollie Clontz, were joined in wedlock. 'Squire G. B. Shannon performed the ceremony. Rev. J. L. Mull was absent from home several days of last week attending a Ministerial and Sunday school convention in Indiana county. Ellen Heist purchased the meadow land belonging to the E. H. Heist heirs which was sold at public sale on Saturday. Consideration, $2,135. Mrs. Bertha Reed, who has been in Philadelphia for several months past, returned home last week. G. M. deist is having his house improved by a coat of paint. Shilling and Gees are the artists. A. I). Slagle visited relatives at Sunimerville and Brookville several days of last week. Gleason Smith, of Johnsonburg, was at home on Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. D. M. Geist, of New Bethlehem, were guests of J. G. Geist over Sunday.Carpets. » Dress to Suit the Season. The personal property of Mickey Downs who died a week ago were sold at public sale by the Brookville poor district last Saturday. The sale netted about $24. Among the effects were seven hunting dogs which were bid in by Messrs L. A. Brady, Grier Craig, Ralph Buffington and Albert Baur, the latter getting three out of the lot. Messrs. A. N. Bowdish and sons have completed a tent for their merry-go-round and are now building two wagomfc upon completion of which they willyStart out with an outfit second to nonc/m the road. The success of these gentlenrfen is remarkable from the fact that <>jltsid<iMjfpfe engine and botler they have completed the entire outfit Ykdmselves. The carving is artistic and the finish workmanlike and first class in every respect. Certain persons are in the habit of hitching their horses and teams to the trees that grow in front and at the side of the Court House. A number of the trees have been ruined, and the soded embankment trampled out of shape. The County Commissioners have concluded that it is their duty to the tax-payers of the county to put an end to this practice, and now when a horse is tied to one of the trees he is sent to one of the hotel barns, where the owner can have his property by paying the bill. Encampment No. 4ft, U. V. L., engaged Messrs. Moore A Gayley's tally-ho and John Pfaffs three seat carriage for use on Memorial Day. The conveyances were beautifully decorated with Hags and bunting in memory of the departed comrades, and were used to convey the veterans and ladies to the cemetery. A. C. Guth came near missing his weekly trip to Brookville on Sunday, a new schedule having gone into effect. Mr. Guth was not aware of the fact that his train left two minutes earlier and would have missed it had he not used his sprinting powers during the latter part of the trip between his home and the depot. Jackson Heber has just completed a neat dwelling house on his property in the borougn fronting on the Richardsville road. On account of the scarcity of houses of that class Mr. Heber had a number of applications before the house was completed.Phillip's Uncle XTom's Cabin troupe showed under canvas on the ball grounds on Monday afternoon and evening. The procession, while not large, was well gotten up and drew large audiences. The performance was above the ordinary and I gave general satisfaction. The Cochlin sisters, milliners, on Monday moved their stock of hats, trimmings and household goods to a town near Cleveland, Ohio, where they will engage hi business.Brookville anglers ar4 getting their fishing tackle in order for fhe opening of the bass season. Already a number of parties have been made up and only await favorable weather to start. Charles Scribner is temporarily employed in the Register and Recorder's office to help out in the present rush of business. Memorial services in the Baptist church last Sunday morning were well attended, theO. A. R. Post marching there in a body. James Aharrah, the Heath township lumberman, was in town on Tuesday. James M. Canning has had a new steel ceiling put In the room occupied by 8. C. Truby as a jewelry store. C. R. Vasbinder returned on lost Saturday from a two weeks'trip to Wert Virginia, where he is looking up some timber lands. Look Over the List. We Have All Kinds of Goods for Warmer Weather. Carpet Remnants. Children's Wash Suits, Fancy Vests, Robert Lipsie, a highly respected citizen of Sugar Hill, died at Adrian Hospital la«t Friday, where he had been taken for treatment. He was interred in the I. O. 0. P. cemetery on Sunday afternoon, funeral services being held in the C. P. Church, Rev. H. G. Teagarden officiating, assisted by members of Hazel Dell Lodge 1. O. O. F. Mr. Lipsie is survived by a widow, four sons and two daughters. Jn dropping cars down to the tipple last Friday, the car dropper neglected to fasthe brakes securely on the cars left on the siding, and becoming loosened they ran down tothescale house colliding with the loaded cars. About five cars were wrecked. The new bell placed in the belfry of the C. P. Church last week was dedicated last Sunday evening. It weighs about 1,100 pounds, is made of steel alloy, and has a most beautiful tone. J. A. VVhiteman and wife, of Punxsutawney, were registered at the Park Hotel last Thursday. On account of the breaking of the haulage rope in No. 2 slope last Saturday the mines were shut dgwji about three hours. Miss Ada Fox, of Westmorland county, is the guest of her cousin, Mrs. R. C. Sullivan.Gil. C. Reitz,our obliging County Treasurer was in town last Wednesday. Mrs. O. (). Anderson is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. I). IT. Nolph, at Du- Bois. Mens' Russett Shoes, America. Never Forget That Our Grocery Dep't is well supplied with all kinds of good things to eat. Prices low as the lowest. Pat. Leather Oxfords, Lir\en Shoes, . . . Kid Shoes. Gauze Underwear, Negligee Shirts, Crash Hats, Straw Hats. All New and "Up-to-date" Goods. PUNXSUTAWNEY, PA. EBERHART, J. B. OUR MOTTO:—"Same Price Same Day to Everybody." XT T T /""\TP*0 Mens' and Boys' XX. «J . liU Pi n, FURNISHER, ' PUNXSUTAwmiY, PA. JOHNSON BLOCK, The preaching services at the Union Church will be at 1:15 p. m. next Sunday. There will be baptism* of any and all children presented for that purpose also. The (Mends and parents of such children please notice the time and plaoe and attend. A little scrap on the public square attracted momentary attention one evening last week. It is a pity such things can be and overcome us like summer cloud. Never light. There is more bravery in reftising to flght than in whipping your opponent. A little boy was run down by a bicycler last Sunday evening and received some pretty sore bruises, but otherwise was not seriously injured. One cannot be too careful, especially where there are so many children as there are here. Mr. and Mrs. Waiter Dick, parents of Mrs. Wm. French, were here visiting their friendB last week. They have returned to DuBois. William Wardrop, jr., ha* n nice new daughter at his house now. The same is true of Alex. Pope, jr., also. The Rev. R. M. Coulter was in attendance at the funeral of Mr. David Hurl, of Cool Spring, last Friday. Rumors are too plenty usually to be true, all of them. Be the last to believe any ruinor, especially one of evil. James Neilson went to Brookville last week us a delegute to the county Sabbath school convention. He reports a good meeting. Thomas Hammond and wife drove over to the county seat last Saturday and made his school census returns. Mrs. Eli Coulter and daughter EfHe, of Punx'y, visited at Rev. Coulter's one day last week. Mrs. Myers returned from a visit to friends in Armstrong county the first of the week. The eclipse was tine here. No clouds to hurt, and a full view rewarded all observers.Senator Lodge pointed out the way to guard against danger of the nature he described. Every boy in the country is familiar with it. It is to strengthen the United States Navy. In the way of effort toward that end the Naval bill as it stands is feeble compared to what it should be. The three battleships provided for shorJd be made ten.—N. Y. Bun. While "with the existing colonies or dependencies of any European Power we have not interfered and shall not interfere," we are, out of due consideration for ourselves, opposed to the transfer nf a colony from a weak power to a strong one, and to prevent it, if necessary, we will fight. —tfo illustrate, the transfer of the Danish West Indies to anv considerable power in Europe would be, in diplomatic phraseology, inconsisted with our interests. Hon. Henry Cabot Lodge announced in the Senate yesterday the Monroe Doctrine as it has been enlarged, not by our acquirement of territory in the Orient, but by our national necessities in America. " \ m ■ ■ ■« ■ „ s;