Punxsutawney Spirit, 1901-02-06

              NO. 36. PUNXSUTAWNEY, PA., WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 6,1901. TWENTY mm OFF SALE. HOBATIO. CLEARANCE SALE VOL XXVIII. Weber's^- EBERHART. New Spring Goods. EBERHART. Oround Hoc Dir. Btlufdix, February 3> wae Ground Hoc Day. It wm • brixht, raiahiDiij day, making It an easy matter for the progno»ticiting woodchuok to in his shadow, and thai eaase him to sourry back to hU hole to hibernate for six long, weary weeks. Observant old gentlemen who have made a study of the ground hog with relation to February 2, asseverate with great emphasis that this sign seldom falls. They admit that it does not always work—that there are exceptions to the rule —but this does not detract anything from their respect for the ground hog. If the sign falls It Is no fault of the ground hog. Be means well, and If he holes up for six weeks whsn he might be out enjoying himself, it Is because he bellevos implicitly In the ancient superstition, and not because he wants to decleve anybody. The ground hog being the only animal that has a day set apart to himself as an annual holiday all over the ci villi id world, naturally feels a great responsibility, and Is anxious to justify the oonfldence that is placed In htm as a weather prophet. According to the woodohuok's prediction we should have six week's of solid winter. Boy's Suits $1.00 and $2.00. Sale includes all Overcoats and about 100 Mens' Suits, also 100 Boy's Suits. Price cut on Mens' Overcoats and Suits from $2.00 to $5.00. Commences February 7,and con" SSSy'SU Mens' anil Boy's Overcoats and Suits, and Mans' Pants. Thursday, around to Pieoes Under a Train. in many new styles and effects FOULARDS, DRESS GOODS, WHITE GOODS, EMBROIDERIES, WASH FABRICS, LACES, RIBBONS, A distressing accident happened Thursday afternoon about 2 o'clock on the Boech Creek Railroad, near the County Home, In whloh an inmate of the Home met his death Instantly, and In a most horrible manner. The unfortunate victim was Albert Jaekson,a half demented young man, formerly of Qlen Hope, who entered the institution only about two weeks ago, and who, on aocount of his harmless character, was allowed freedoif. Thurs- day afternoon he wandered away, and was walking on the tracks when the train from Patton, running two hours late struck him. The body was ground to pieces under the wheels and was taken up in a blanket, plaoed in a casket and burled. The only known relative of the lad is an uncle, James C. Mullen, residing at Chesterfield, this county.—Clearfleld Journal. What about LADIES' TAILOR-MADE SUITS and SKIRTS and JACKETS? Thev will be here in a few days. Read the letter we just received from one of our leading manufacturers: [Facsimile.] Cleveland, O., February 2, 1901. Mr. J. B. Eberhart, Punxsutawney, Pa.: Dear Sir—Replying to yours of the 1st, we beg; to say that we will make you a good shipment on your order during the course of next week, which we trust will be satisfactory to you. Yours truly, M. T. Silver & Co. This Sale will be Long Remembered, as it is not a Fake Sale, which is a very common thing with some stores. But we believe the only advertising that pays is to stick strictly to the truth and treat everybody alike. ticket with the sale price. Original price is on the ticket, and a hanging J, A. WEBER, OrtECItERtP FRONT. CHILDREN'S Golden Rule Jackets. A few choice ones, sizes 4 to 14, regular prices $2.00 to $6.00, that we will close with January at $1.00 to $3.50. This is the place to save money clothing the children. Tlioinas Jefferson an a Letter-Writer. Mr. Jefferson probably wrote more letters with his own hand than any other public man that ever lived. The great extent of hU correspondence may be Inferred from the fact that 26,000 letters, neatly folded and briefed, were preeeved by him and found carefully nled away at the time of his death, with copies of replies sent to more than 16,000. These, however, were only a small portion of his correspondence, as he retained only those he considered of ftiture usefulness or Importance. Stenography was not invented at that time. Every one of his letters was written by his own hand, and with great care, although after breaking his wrist while Minister to Franoa it became a groat labor to him. Hla pnumatf&hip was small, plain and legible, every letter being perfectly formed, and his account books are kept in so small a hand that many of its pages caunot be read without a magnifying glass. Jeffereon was ambidextrous. He could write equally well with either hand. When his wrist was broken he learned to write with bis left hand, which became as skillful as the other. It would have been Impossible for him to have carried on his extensive correspondence without being able to relieve nls right hand at Intervals.- Chicago Record. Furs! Furs! A new invoice of choice, low-priced goods on memoranda. Get yours before they are returned. Price, $f .25 to $5.00. OVERCOATS. During the entire month of February we will give 20 per cent, reduction on An effort is being made to have our grocery men sign an agreement to close their places of business at 8 p. m. hereafter. With that end In view an agreement is being circulated for signature). A number have signlied their wllllugneM to enter Into the agreement, but there are several who deeline to have anything to do with the matter, giving as an excuse for withholding their signatures that they prefer to oondnet their own affairs, and will close when they please. Bobert Miller who lived in "Alaska" about a mile notth of town, died suddenly lsst Friday evening. Mr. Miller had been in town and had just arrived at his home, and was In the aet of ohopplog some stove wood, when he fell baokward and died before aasiitande reached him. He was past 70 years and a veteran of the Civil War, having served in Co. B, 105 Pa. Vol. Inf. His funeral took place on Wednesday morning, Interment being made In the Zlon churchyard in Eldred township. Sleighing has been exoellent in this violnity the past week and sleighing parties have been plenUfhl. Last Saturday several sled loads of pnblie school pupi Is went to Beynoldsvllle for dinner. On Sunday everything in the shape or sleds or sleighs was put in use. Livery rigs oould not be had at any prioe. It is not the pleasure seeken alone who are taking advantage of the cold snap, bat those owning ice houses that have not yet been tilled are harvesting the abandant crop of clear ice most of which is being hauled from Mill Creek, near Port Barnett. Mm. Dr. A. R. Day and Mrs. E. P. Ferguaon entertained a large number or their friends at the New Commercial Hotel on last Friday evening. The affair was by far the pieasantest of the season. The entire second floor of the hotel with several rooms on the third floor were thrown open for the use of guests. Progressive euchre, whist and dominoes were played until nearly midnight, when elegant refreshments were served. Having done ample justice to the inner man, the large dining room waa thrown open and the Du- Bois Orchestra, which had been discoursing sweet and enlivening strains or music all evening, furnished muslo for those who preferred to dance. The festivities were kept up until hair post three on Saturday morning and even then the goests were loath to depart. The occasion was one that will be long remembered by those who were so fortunate as to be present Tho candidates for office at the coming spring elections are working hard for votes. Tho mot Interest seems to be centered In the offioes of Justice of the Peaoe, Town Council and School Director. Mrs Una Frank Jackson and Mrs. A. C. Steele are among the latest sufferers from grip. The victims are multiplying so rapidly that it Is a hard matter to keep track of them. Nelson P. O'Conner, who hud his leg broken a couple of weeks ago, is still confined to his room at the New Commercial Hotel. He Is resting easier, but it cannot be said that his oondltion Is Improved at all, and it may still become necessary to amputate his leg. John J. Nyland was appointed by the court last weak as oommlttee for John Cnddy, who was declared a lunatio by u commission, which heard evidence In the case last October. BBOOKVIIiXIX. Interesting Items from the Jefferson County Capital. A charter was granted the Unyasntha Olnb by oar court week before last. The heirs of the late Hon. Edmund English have chosen W. H. Mc Aninch as administrator to settle the estate. Mrs. U E. Home left on Wednesday morning for Clearfield, where she will visit her brother Dr. John L.- B. Heiohhold, for a week or ten days. Tho Pleasure of Wealt h. Underwear. MEN'S FLEECED LINED UNDERWEAR. We find we have a little more of them than the season warrants, and, rather than keep them over, we now sell them at 75c. a suit ;et a CARPETS! Shoes, Shoes. No department shows as much increase in trade as this one, and it is all because the shoes we sell wear and tit better for the price than what yoi> get elsewhere. This means you can These are all new goods, $20.00 Overcoats for $16.00. 15.00 " " 12.00. 12.50 " " 10.00. IO.OO " " 8.OO. 8.00 " " 6.50. 7.50 " " 6.OO. bought this season. Willie WlUUma, of Sportaborg, ha* been oonflned to hla home with the grip and tonailltua. Joeeph Neal la now filling the portion of hoetler for A. J. Cook. David Postlewaite having reaigned. Frank Roach, of Whitesville, U filling the position of engineer at No. 6 mine. David Jenkins has reaigned. Ov people are making good nae of the thai* days. Several aleighlng partlea have been oat to the surrounding towna and all reported having a Jolly good time. William P. Davia had hia foot cruahed between the oan at No. 6 mine laat week, and waa laid up for a few days. Grant Wingrove, of Pittsburg, is visiting his family this week. Mrs. A. J. Cook, of BeUfonte, Is spending a few days in town. William Thomas and wife, of Kleanora, visited his parents Sunday. T. P. Neal and wife have been laid np with the grip for several days. Viae Mary Phlllipa returned home from Yonngatown, Ohio, laat week. Jamea Jonee and Jenkin M. Davia, of Anita, viaited their frlenda and relatival Banday. Alden Phillips had an attack of rheumatism last week. Local and Personal Hews from a Nioe Mining Village. Harry Groves was wrestling with the grip last week. FLORIDA. "What good does your money do you, Mr. Armour?" a friend, once asked P. D. Armour. "That in a question," Mr. Aurmour replied, "I often naked myself. I was a butcher boy. I learned to love work for work's sake. I must get up early now, as I have done all my life, and when 9 o'clock comes, no matter what's going on at home, I must get to bod. And here I am. Yes, I have large means, as you say ; but I can't eat as much as yonder clerk: I can't sleep as much, and I cant nardly wear any more clothes than ha "The only real pleasure I can get oat of life that yonder clerk with his limited means cannot get is the giving, now and then, to some deserving fellow, without a soul knowing it, |500 or f1.000—giving him a fresh start upward without making the gift a hurt to him. That's the only real pleasure I can get out of life. And as to possessions, the only thing I sometimes (eel I really own are my two boys and my good name. "Take everything else from me, leave me them, and I would yet be rich. I wouldn't care a snap for the rest. We would soon together make enough to keep the wolf a long way from our door!"—Washington Star. Since our last notice our stock has been greatly increased, and to our surprise, people are already buying freely for spring. Our First Floor Carpet Room with all its advantages and low prices is a trade wi. ner. Be sure to get our prices and see our patterns before you buy. We save you from 5 to 20 per cent, on every room you furnish. are sharing the same liberal reductions that the other lines do. Blankets and Bedding Winter is just commencing, and you have a chance to get the nicest goods on the market for a low price. All goods marked with former price, and new price. Our Grocery Department. It is always full of fresh goods for the cullinary deoartment. This week we add Mattie Mitchell's Corn Flour. It is self rising. EBERHART, Punxsulawnsjf, J.B. OUR MOTTO-SAME PRICE SAME DAY TO EVERYBODY! EBERHART BLOCK. 's and Boys' Furnisher, H. J. LOEB, Tour via Pennayl- vanla Ballroad. The lint Jaekaonvllle tour of the aeaaon via the Pennaylvanla Railroad, allowing two weeks in Florida, leavea New York, Philadelphia, and Washington by special train February 5. Bxonrlaon ticketa, ln- olading railway aooomadatlona (one berth), and mealaen route In both directiona while traveling on the apodal train, will be aold at the following rataa: New York, (60.00; Buffalo, (54.26; Booheeter, $64.00; Blmlra, |81.46; Brie, ; Wlillamaport, $50.00; Wilkeebarre, $80.86; and at proportionate rataa from other points. For tiokets, itineraries, and fall information apply to ticket agents; B. P. Pressor, Passenger Agent Boblo District, 307 Main Street, Bllloott Square, BolIUo, N. Y.; F. Palmateer, City Tloket Agent, 1 BtisVt fttrft. ""** tar, N. Y.j EL S. Harrar. DivMon Tloket Agent, Willlamsport, Pa.; or address Qeo. W. Boyd, Aalstaat Qeneral Pssssnger Agent, Broad Street Htiatfrrn. Phlladelpla. David Jonea, formerly of Clayvllle, has bean appointed a member of the Board to Jonea and Reed Baooeeaful. —Fall stook of mao'a robber goods. A gtod mbber boot H.J.Loeb. examine applicants for the poaltion of Mine Inspector. John Bead, formerly of DuBole, bnt who haa lost moved to Reynoldavllle, where he will aot aa general so- Ksarfsisr«"»ars!; Jooeahas many friends la thfcoommnnity who will be glad to hear of hla snocasa In m I? • V J ■ ■V