Punxsutawney Spirit, 1900-08-08

              PUNXSUTAWNEY, PA., WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 8,1900. NO. ia EBERHART. Chautauqua, N. Y., August 7, 1900. Talk About Shirts! Yours truly, J. B. EBERHART. EIERNART. VOL XXVIII. WEBER'S Sale of Vestee Suits To THE PUNXSUTAWNEY SPIRIT : is not idle talk, but actually 20 per cent, discount allowed. You deduct 20 per cent, of the original market price and take your choice. Every Vestee suit included in this sale. All new, fresh and clean goods. Many have, taken advantage of this sale, but still enough left for a good selection.Bargains in Mens' Suits. Great. 6ut in Straw Hats. We have gone through our men's suit department, and where we found one or two suits of a kind we cut the price. That insures a big bargain, We don't wish it to be understood that the price on all our men s suits is cut, but enough to fit you and give you a good selection. "S Men and Boys that want good stylish footwear should visit this depart.£ ment. Assortment good, and everything up to date. y Trunks and Traveling Bags. { CttECKWtD FRONT. New Fall Shoes Arriving. NEW FALL HATS ARE HERE. In Soft Hits thi light Cilon an stUJ tin proper bats to voir. John KreiM and Bamuel Dunham, who live in "The Reservation" in Eldred town•hip, came to town on last Thursday. Having some business they quickly attended to it and fortified themselves for the return trip. They started for home. On the way, or very shortly after arriving at the home of they had an altercap tion which was kept up until Dunham wm ordered off the place, refusing to do which, Kreiss went into the house and returning pointed a 38 caliber revolver at Dunham. Whether by accident or otherwise is not known , but the revolver was disoharged, the bullet entering the thigh and shattering the bone so badly that when medical aid was summoned it was found necessary to amputate the leg near the hip leaving the stamp only about three inches long. Kreiss was so badly frightened at what he had done that he made all sorts of offers for settlement. The matter so far as the principles are concerned has been settled. It is supposed though that when court meets next week the case will be brought up. Dunham is getting along nicely and will pull through. Mn. H. F. Mataon, of Detroit, Michigan, has been in Brookville the paat week auperintending aome needed re pain about her Main and Pickering street property. A. J. McManlgle haa returned from Vintondale, Pa., where he haa been teaming for Mr. A. R. Weber. Mr. McManigie haa bought a new team, wagon and harneas, and is now busy working about Brookville and vicinity. C. M. Cantor, the Buffalo, N. Y., lumberman, waa circulating among his Brook- ville frienda on Monday. B. P. Caaa haa aocepled the position of cook at the boarding house that is being conducted at the County Poor Farm by Mr. J. R. McConnell. Mrs. Sue L. B. Horner will entertain a number of her lady friends at tea on Wendeaday evening. Interacting Itema from the JoOfcreon County Capital. County Superintendent R. B. Teitrick and son Harold are at Chautauqua for a two weeks' stay. Dr. J. A. Haven, general manager of tl Summerrilte Telephone Company, is ma ing arrangements to ran a line to the Ooe ty Poor Farm. It has been found nee< sary to have telephone communieatloi direct with the work that is being puah< rapidly forward. The seven boys who were arrested last January for stealing brsss from different mills and from Brookville borough and whoee hearings were postponed from time to time, were np for a final hearing last Thursday. They were promptly on hand but no prosecutor appearl ng the boys were discharged. Thomas R. Holt, one of Beaver townships most prominent citizens, and well known in Brookville, died at his home on Sunday morning. Mr. Holt was working in a field on Saturday and waa about to start for the barn on a load of hay when he suddenly became unconscious. He was carried to the how and while everything that was possible was done to revive htm he never regained consciousness, dying on Sunday morning as before stated. Mr. Holt was a member of Brookville Lodge No. 217,1. O. O. F. His Mineral took place on Tuesday morning and was one of the largest ever witnessed in Beaver township. The members of Brookville Lodge drove over early in the morning and took part in the burial services. We can sell you a good Shirt for 50c. Separate collar goods with or without cuffs. Better ones for 75c. All woven patterns, Silk Bosom or plain. Buffalo and Niagara Falls Excursion. On Tuesday, August 14th, the Buffalo, tochester A Pitteburg Railway will give he public another opportunity to visit Buffalo and Niagura Falls at extremely low rates. This excursion coming as it does at the heighth of the vacation season, coupled with the low rates of fare and time limit, will be one of the most enjoyable of the year. Niagara Falls tickets will permit of stopover in Buffalo on both the going and return trip and will be accepted for return passage to starting point if used on any regular train on or before Saturday, August 18,1900. Train will leave Punxsutawney at 12.05 p. m., and the fare to Buffalo and return will be $3.50 and to Niagara Falls and return $1. For further information consult the nearest agent of the company or see excursion bills. Best Line We have Ever Shown For $1. Chautuuqua Lake Excursion. These goods compose all the well known fabrics in the market. Madras, Cheviots and Silk Bosoms. Shirts with Collars to match. Shirts with or without Cuffs. Dear Smith and Wilson,—It is now two weeks since I left home—the longest I ever was away from my business at any one time in the twenty years that I have done business on mvj own account (except once when I had the fever four weeks). Just how much the business has missed me I shall not try to estimate, but 1 have not been in the least lonely for it. 1 took money enough with me to feel comfortable on a dollar a day allowance which 1 tind does'nt any more than reach for since I am here 1 have had to buy all I eat, and have been able to eat all the dollar will buy. The date is all that reminds me of you (am 1 not affectionate ?), for it is the time of the month to make the newspaper men's distribution, who never have use for money—they only take it to appear the same as other men—for they always travel on a pass. Enroute I spent a day at Ridgway which alwaysjhas a greeting from many friends that makes it very homelike. Thence to Warren where a number of places of interest were visited. The one to me the most interesting is the high school building which is a beautiful buff brick structure built at a cost of 580,000. This is in every detail so somplete that 1 wished every teacher and director in our county might be able to visit and inspect what will appeal to them as a model in the line of school building and apparatus. While here I was invited to attend, in their new park, an ox roast, given bv the Macabees of the county. This was an elegant treat and showed the spirit of true fraternity. On our return from the park we had a head-on I street car collision in which four cars heavily loaded met on a curve on a steep incline, two cars coming each way. i For a few seconds it looked very much like " good bye John," but fortunately only a few were badly hurt. Chautauqua and its pleasant surroundings I will not endeavor to describe for it is plain that Punxsutawney people enjoy its restful influences as much as any, for I have met fifteen and heard of as many more that are here that I have not even seen. So it is very evident that our town is fully represented. Just how long to stay here must always be determined before you come for when here the programs are so interesting that it you were to decide from them when you are ready to go, you would find yourself here until the close of the season. Now that my vacation period is ended I willjbe ready to plan for a big fall and winter trade, which I feel sure we will enjoy if the past is anything on which to ibase an estimate. Sole agents for the "Eclipse" Shirts. Guaranteed to fit and wear. Better goods yet for $1.50, $2.00 and $2.50. Sunday, August 12, Is a day net by the uffalo, Rochester and Pittsburg Railway ompany for another delightful ezcuniion > famous Chautauqua Lake and Celoron. hese summer day excursions to this great jsort bring recreation and enjoyment not mnd at any other resort on the continent, he grand steamer trip to Mayville and )turn, a distance of 40 miles, which is inuded in the railroad rate, is a most de- [htfui experience and will long be re- membered. Special train will leave Punxsutawney at 7:15 a. m. Returning train will leave steamboat landing at 7.00 p. m. and Jamestown station at 7:10 p. m. (Eastern Time). For ftither information, consult nearest agent of the company and see excursion bills. J. B. EBERHART, OUR MOTTO:—"Same Price SamefDay to Everybody." One good, hammerlesa, Ithaca shot-gull. Hfluiio of L. C. MoOaw.7wS. For Mt. Mahaffy Camp Xeetlng. The P. A N. W. Railroad will run special assenger trains from Fordham to MaaSy and return, on Sundays, August 12 ad 19. Fare round trip from Punxsutawey, 60 cents. Train leaves Punxsutaw- ney at 7:56 a. m. Returning leave Mahaftj at 6:20 p. m. Correspondingly low rates from all stations. For farther Information see hand bills. 8w8. JOHNSON BLOCK, MOBBU FAMILY RZUKIOH. Aa Snjoyable Day Spent on the Old Homestead Laat Tuesday. There was • large attendance at the Morris family reunion on the old homestead in Young township laat Tuesday, and all present seemed to enjoy themselves to the limit. There was speechmaking by Mr. J. B. Morris and Bev. H. G. Teagarden and a biographical talk by Rev. John B. Burson. An Interesting and dellghtfal program was carried out by the children nader the direction of Mts. Clayton North, consisting of singing, marching and pantomime. There was an abundance of good things to eat. After spending a very happy day the andlence joined in singing "Home Sweet Home," and adjourned.The historical and biographical record of the Morris family, read by Bev. Mr. Burson, was as follows: "Thomas Morris, one of the earliest settlers in North Hampton county, was born November 8,1746. He wss united in marriage with Miss Ann Butler, Ave yean his junior. The union was blessed with 17 children. In those pioneer days the cities and towns that dot our valleys and hilltops now were unknown: The lightning express was the ox cart, and the great industrial agent was the settler with his ax. The children of Thomas and Ann Butlsr Morris migrated to different parts of the cotiotry. Obed, who was born December 8,1791, ooming to what is now known ss the old Morris homestead, in Jefferson county. He wss united in marriage to Miss Mary Bowman February 11, 1814. To them were born 7 children, James Madison being the eldest. Then followed Elizabeth, Theodore, Charles B. B., Mary, Joseph B., and Moses Aaron. Providence has truly dealt kindly with the sons ud daughters of Obed and Mary Bowman Morris in allowing them more than three scorn years and ten to live and permitting them to see their great grand children. Unlike the sons and daughters of the early Morris parents these children took up their abode within a few miles of the old homestead. James Madison Morris, who was born February 14,1815, was married to Pheobe Jane Williams March 2, 1837. Six children Messed the union, viz., Mary Elizabeth, Emily Jane, William Penn, Caroline, Charles Addison and Albert Barnes. Elizabeth B. Morris was married to Hiram P. Williams, but there was no issue.' Theodore, who wss born Match 30,1819, chose as his bride Miss Matilda Gibson. To them have been born eight children Elizabeth, Jefferson, Emeline, Martha, Clarissa, Joseph and Salina. Charles R. B. Morris, who was born August 9,1821, was married October 2, 1846, to Nancy Gibson, and was married a second time to Nancy Ann Beeii, who survives him. Joseph Bowman Morris has been united In marriage three times. The first time to Julia L. Murray; second Catherine Crissman; third Mrs. Margaret Miller. By the second union there were five children, Malvern, Ida, Lindsey, Clarence and Lucy. Moses, the youngest child of Obed and ! Mary Bowman Morris, was joined'in marriage to Jane E. Means, April 26,1855. I _ Thus we have followea three genera- i tions. Ere the next took its place upon I the stage of action to play in the drama 1 of life, progress with its mighty hand, was ] transforming the wilderness into a beautiful, flowering garden. The mind of mail i was delving deep into the hidden things of nature. The crude iiuptiments were being displaced by more modern inventions. The voil of separation was being lifted and man wus able to feel that he was not alone in the world. , The fourth generation begun life uuder i much more favorable circumstances than their forefathers. The environments were entirely different. Among the sons and daughters of James Madison Morris who have married and established homes of their own, are, Mary < Elizabeth, who was united in marriage to 1 Enos Nolph, of Cool Spring. To them have been born two children, James Urant ! and Miss Carrie. ] Emily married Robert Crissman and their union was blessed with seven children, viz. Minnie, Ella, Laura, Clara, Jennie, Lina and Lizzie. William Penn, married Mary E. Bell. Charles Addison Morris chose as his wife Anna Elizabeth Kuntz. To them have been born eight children, Martha Mable, James Henry, Oran Reams. Nellie Olive, Carl Victor, William Danks, Nettie Blanche and Harry Addison. Elizabeth, oldest daughter of Theodore Morris, was first married to Harrison Law and blessed with one child, Carl. Then to S. B. Williams. This union was blessed with five children, Mary, Martha, Joseph, Birdie and William. Jefferson, tbe first son, was married first to MIbh Means. Of this union there were born three children, John, Carrie and Mlnta. By his second marriage to Miss Mar nor there are seven children, May, Wesley, Jessie, Thomas, Alvie, Tillie and Rachel. James Reed Morris joined in wedlock to Miss Means. Their union has been blessed with five children. Bart, Lucy, Maude, John and Reed. Emeline was married to George Redding. To them have been born twelve children, Malvern, Jennie, Harry, Carl, Frank, Lottie. Wade, Clara, Murrel, George and Lillian. Martha was united in marriage to Clias. B. Jordan. Their union has been blessed with eight children. Laura, Myrtle, Harland, Morris, Maude, Dellu, Frank and Ollie. Clarissa was married to S. G. Redding and has five children, Jennie, Morris, Bell, Josie and Mary. Joseph married Ella Means. To tliem have been born four children, George, Walter, Theodore and Harold. Salma married Unas Lewis. By their union there have been born six children — Fannie, Edna, Paul, Ruth, Alice and Baby. Among the sons and daughters of Joseph Morris that have married and have families of their own are, Ida who married Clayton North, and has three children, Lindsey, Thomas and Beatrioe. Clarence, who married Deborah Gump, and has one child, Eugene. When one looks at the vigorous health of the Morris family, their standing in the community in which they live, their temporal blessings in the broad acres, he is compelled to say that fortune has smiled upon them. We would wish for a continuance of heavenly mercies, and that as tho generations come and go there may be continually going out from this family as tho source streams of blessings to gladden and bantuy tho hearts and Uvea of all around." HT T A1?D Mens' and Boys' • J. JjUHjIj, furnisher, PUNn*uT AwNIYi' PA. PUNXSUTAWNEY, PA. . mm * ' '•?SR5P3se 3 I