Punxsutawney Spirit, 1901-07-24

              ®Ijt Pmmntnxom# Bpkit PUNXSUTAWNEY, PA., WEDNESDAY. JULY 24. 1901. VOL XXIX. NO. 8. DIATB 01> LITI EBERHAXT. Intereatlng Items boa ttl Mmoa County OwttaL EBERHART. The CraUnti of • Shot Oun Xllter HI* MARKED IN TOMAK EVERYT July Clearance Sale AT Weber's Prices That Will Save You Money! Little Boys' We have arranged on separate tables. Put a cut price ticket on each suit. Original price tickets remaining. We may have-but one or two suits of a lot, out all sizes are here and EVERY SUIT A BIG BARGAIN. Russian Blouse Suits Prices Cut on Men's Suits ALL MEN'S TAN SHOES which we sold for •$$.?(), $4.00 and $5-00, you take your choice of the lot for $2.00. All nice goods, late styles, and all sizes and widths. :he Closing Out Sale and remember all the goods we offer are fresh and new— nothing old or damaged in stock. This sale will continue every day until the entire stock is closed. You can save money on every purchase, for we give the reduced price on every item you buy. No bartering needed—the  reduced without your asking. Below we give a list of a few of the many items included in this sale : DRY GOODS, DRESS GOODS, SILKS, SHOES, HOSIERY, CARPETS, LACE CURTAINS, Etc. Must all be closed out before Ssplefflber I, 1901, regardless ot cost. The FARMERS' NATIONAL BANK has bought our building and we have agreed to vacate our front room before the date named. This is an actual $20,000 w8F™ GREsAT—— CLOSING OUT SALE. DRESS GOODS. 674c 724c 874c S1.05 $1.13 $1.20 $1.25 $1.40 *1.60 1.7S $2,374 All our 75c goods, All our 85c goods, All our $1 .00 goods, All our 51.25 goods, All our $1.J5 goods, All our $1.50 goods, All our $1.60 goods, All our $1.75 goods, All our $2.00 goods, All our $2.25 goods, All our $3.00 goods, now 23c PRIGES GUT ON GOVS' VESTEE The $5.00 kind for $3.50. The $3.50 kind for $2.50. The $2 BO kind for $1.50. Every Suit of this Season. determined to Gerry Hone Over. All our 10c goods, All our 124 goods, All our 15c goods, All our 20c goods, All our 25c goods. All our 29c goods, All our 35c goods, All our 40c goods, All our 50c goods, All our 60c goods, All our 65c goods, 33c 374c 42ic 524c 27 ic 124c 16c 19c 23c 9^c You Can't Afford to Miss This Sale.  Store closes at 6 o'clock P. M. except Wednesday and Saturday. CHECKERED FRONT. J, A. WEBER, '"«io%erv The endden death of Levi Heldrlck, one of Brookvllla's moat prominent citizens, on Isat BitartUr afternoon, haa oallod forth tha sympathy of that antlra oommnnlty for tha family of tha deoeased. Mr. Heldrlok, by hit open hearted neea and pnblio apiirlt, had endeared hlmsolf to every ona with whom ha came ta contact. His death was as terrible aalt waa unexpected. Mr. Heldrlok and B. M. Mataon were aaioolated together In largo lumber m*unf»c taring Interacts at Weetboro, WUooiuln, far which place they were to •tart on the a p. m. weetern bound train on Sttorday. Their wives were to aooompany them on the trip, and Mr. and Mr*. Mataon ware at Mr. Heldrlok'* residence awaiting the train for leaving. Mr. and Mrs. Heldrlok were completing the packing of neoeeaaiy artlolee for the tourney, when Mr. Hsldrlck decided to take along an extra anltofolothlng whloh wae in a closet In an upper room of the hoiue. Mr. Heldrlok etarted out laying he would get the rait and be baok quickly. It eeemed that he waa hardly gone when a (hot waa heard In the npper pert of the home. Thoee present rmhed upitairs and fonnd Mr. Heldrlok lying npon the floor. Medical aid waa summoned at onoe, bnt did not arrive until after Mr. Heldrlok had bresthod hie last. The poaltlon of the body and the sorrounding* Indicated a terrible accident. A loaded (hot Ran bad been leftin the ctoeet and it waa evident that Mr. Heldrlok bad, in moving the (an, struck the hammer afilat a amall trunk In the bottom of the eloeet. The weapon «u dlnoherged, the entire content* entering the abdomen of the unfortunate man and causing almost lnrtant death. The hand that had graaped the gun waa powder boned, showing that Mr. Heldrlok had taken hold of the gnn near tha muzsle when he attempted to remove It The new* of Mr. Heldrlok'* death aoon apread through the town flU- Ing everyone with eoneternatioii. Baaidea hi* wlflt, Mr. Heldrlok left aorvlvlng him nine children, Oharle* T. Heldrlok, who waa looking After the Urm'i Interest* In Weetboro; J. Hmmet Heldrlok, who waa In 8V. Loot*, where he w»* a member of the at. Loola Baae Ball elob; John and Frank of BrookVille, and Ml** Katherlne, who waa vMtlng Mr. and Mia. Charlea T. at Westboro, atxl Mlraea Majme, Laura, Both and Beaale, who were at home at the time of the accident. The ohildren were notlled by telegraph of the death of their fathir and arrived at their home on Sonday and Mdnday. Funeral aervioee were held at the late home of the deoe**- ed in Itoogviam #t 6:30 en Mondey evening. Dr. Jama* Oonway, of the Brookvllle Preabjtarian ohorch oondaoted the aervlcea, and waa aaaiated by a volunteer choir which rendered appropriate selections. The large ground* surroundlni the raeidenoe were crowded with friend* who had oome to pay a laat aad tribute to the memory of the deoeaaed gentleman. There were many from DuBola, Reynold*- vlll*, Pittaburg and other point*. The funeral took place on Tueaday morning the remain* being taken In a ipeolaloar attached to the 9 a. m. train to Brady'* Band where they ware interred. Junta L. Smith, an attach* of Uit Pennsylvania Grit, at Wllliamsport, spent a weeks' vacation with hla paranta, Mr. and Mr*. W. 0. Smith, and returned to hla duties the latter part oflaat weak. Benjamin P, Oaae and eon were haying an amicable wrestling match at their home near Longvlew, on Wednesday of la«t week. Mr. Oaae got the better of hla boy bnt In ao doing twilted on* of hla lega In aooh a manner that It wh broken in two placet. Medical aid waa promptly summoned and the fracture rednoed. Mr. Caae la getting along aa nicely a* oould ho expected, bnt it will bo eome time before he will be able to get around. Through tha ktndneea of Mia. A. W. Cook about 000 pereona attended tha picnic given by the Methodlat Eplacopal Sonday Sohool of Brookvllle. Tha Invitations ware ao general that It la safe to say th at other donomlnatlona oatnnmberad tha Methodists two to one. Thle did not, however, mar the pleasure of the occasion. It waa Ilka a great big bappy family and everyone enjoyed him or hareelf In a manner that will not aoon be forgotten. Flat care ware need Iter transporting the crowd to tha plonlo grounds about 8 mllea up tha North Fork railroad. Mr. Oook had tha care provided with aeata for the comfort and railings for tha aafety of the marry throng. Notloes have been posted along North Fork oreek prohibiting bathing or swiming In that stream within three miles of the borongh line. The order is hailed with delight by thoee who use the waters of the stream for domastlo uae bnt Is considered a hardship by the largo number of young mon who have been aocuatomed to taking dally swims Ju* above the Company mill. O. R. Vubloder ha* been added to the list of thoa* who have stylish equlpagee on our street* on pleeaant evening*. Mr. Vaabinder'* new toraoot i* a handaome two aeated runabout with rubber tire*, w*a received on Monday afternoon and brought Into use the same evening. The Brookville and Fairmount baseball olub* played a game on Brookville groand* on Friday afternoon. The aoore at tha flni*h etood3to0lnf*vor of Brookville. Mr*. A. L. Gordon I* having an alegant new porch built around three sides of her White street rtsldenoe. D. H. Baumgardner h*« the contract and 1* poshing tha work forward rapidly. NloholseShaffer, an old man claiming Oliver township aa hi* bom*, came to Brookville on Monday seeking admladon to the County Home. A* that Inrtltotion 1* not yet ready for the reoiptionof lnmata* he waa taken charge of and provided with aomethlng to eat and a place to sleep by the oveneem of the poor of Brookville borough. A large orowd attended the plonio near Port Bar net on Thursday. The threatening weather kept a great many away. Thoea who did attend were well pleased, having had a good time. Bpeeohe* were made by a number of gentlemen among whom were John W. Walker and 8. H. Whltehlll. R. B. Lyle, on aooount of an attaok of nervous prostration shortly before the hour of assembling, did not deliver hi* ipeech bnt waa ao tar reoovarad aa to be able to be on the ground*. The County Commissioners assisted by J. N. Kelly, superintendent of the Home, are busily engaged In patting np fornlture, etorlng supplies and making arrangements for the opening of the Home for the reception of Inmatee. It la now thought that everything will be in readinese for the opening not later than August 1. Andrew H. Hunslnger, a olvll war veteran, who for several years peat haa with hla wife been an Inmate of the Pennaylvania Memorial Home at this plaee, died in that lnatltntlon on Monday morning, of lsatweek, or softening of the brain, and was buried in the Home plot on Wedneeday afternoon. Mr. Hunslnger waa a member of Oompiny H, 4th Pennsylvania Cavalry. He had: been railing for over two yean, the last year he haa been almost helplsas. His wifo will remain in the Home. Regular, 12£c. Regular, 10c. Regular, 7c. Regular, 7£c. Regular. 6lc. Regular, 54c. Regular, 12c. Regular, 6c. Regular, 6c. Regular, 7c. Regular. 10 and 12c Regular, 10 and 12c Your Choice, 39c. Your Choice, 14c. DRY GOODS. Dress Denems to close, (He. Dress Ginghams to close, 5*c. Apron to close, 5 c. Shirtings to close, 6c. Unbleached Muslin, 4-4, fo close, 3*c. Unbleached Muslin, 4-4, to close, 4/c. Ticking to close, 9c. All Blue Prints, 41c All Black and White Prints, 44c. All Dark Prints, 5c. All Dark Outing, 8k. All Light Outing, 8ic. THE MELBA SHIRT WAISTS. THE BLOCHS SUN BONNET. Beautiful Foulards, ?1.25. Price to close, 65c. Beautiful Foulards, $1.00. Price to close, 50c. Beautiful Foulards, 75c. Price to close, 40c. Beautiful Foulards, 50c. Price to close, 30c. A lot of Choice Taffetas, 85c. Price to close, 67£c. A lot of Choice Fancies, 75c. Price to close, 374c. A lot of Choice Novelties, $1.00. Price to close, 724c. We have some elegant values in Blacks and Novelties that mustjbe.seen to be appreciated. Every one a bargain. Any Linings needed for these goods will be sold 15 PER CENT OFF THE REGULAR PRICE. This affords everybody a chance to get a fine dress at prices that are unquestionably lower "than the same goods have ever been sold. ALL GOODS The  Summer is 3ere. ' 0> C.r • J J 1 . '(J.t fiir. No one will put up any argument to the contrary,fudging from the past week. , I . . • Aie You Prepared With the Proper Clothing ? we have all kinds of goods to suit the *' Serge Suits, Flannel Suit Thin Coats and Vests, Duck Pants, Linen Pant: Light Weight Underwear, Soft Shirt Straw Hat Low S Kid Shoes, s. The Oeme That Was Never Played. 'fltanoone wh*waa too modeirt to sign his or her name, haa oontribnMd a poem on "The G»me that Waa Never Played," a parody on "Old Liberty Bell," eome stanzas of which are better than ethers, and whloh, upon the whole, is quit* olever. Notwithstanding the dereliction of the anthor in not signing his or her name, we submit a sample. After utilising four cantos to reach the ollmax the poet continues:Bo the bleachers surged and waited While all solemnly aside, Blood a grotfp of baseball magnates, Oalled with one united votoe "Get together I" "Start ths trouble!" Truth and reaeon for their guide. And the people on the grand stand "Mister Wehrle Is our cboloe 1" Bee! see! the dense crowd quivers Throogb all Its lsngthensd line, As the sturdy wagonmaker Hastens forth to give the sign 1 With his good right hand uplifted. Breezes dallying with bis hair, Hark! with deepJclsar Intonation, Break* hla votoe uoon the air. Huahocl the people's •welling murmur, Llit tbe man'* defiant voice: "WehrleI" lie deolaree, "or no one! "l€laU>r Wehrle la oar choloe!" How they shouted! What rejoicing! Did not want their money back I It waa worth the price, they clamored, Juat to hit DnBola a crack. Bo they peased right through the portal Bhed bis patriot blood In Tain, Saw our managed and ball olnb Keep their honor free from Main! ' Man and woman, maid and child; And the July ann in heaven On the scene looked down and smiled— That aame sun that saw the Spartan Regular ISo Show for 12s Regular $1.15 Shoes for $1.00 Regular 25o Show for 20c Regular $1.25 Shoe* for $1.10 Regular 45o Shoes for 37c Regular 11.35 Shoes for |1.15 Regular 50o Shoes for 42c Regular $1.50 Shoes for 11.25 Regular 60o Shoes for 50c Regular il.75 Shoes for 81.35 Regular 65o Shoes for 55o Regular $2 00 Shoes for #1.85 Regular 75o Shoes for 65c Regular $2.25 Shoes for 41.85 Regular 85o Shoes for 75o Regular $2 50 Shoes for $2.15 Regular 95c Shoes for 85c Regular $3.00 Shoes for $2.45 Regular $1 Shoes for boo Regular $3.50 Shoes for $2.90 This Inelndn Btaon for Man, Woman and Children. More cannot be aald to tbs merit of theaetoods at the prices we now elosa them at. CARPETS. CARPETS. A lot of 30c goods to close at 23c. A lot of 40c goods to close at 30c. A lot of 50c goods to close at 40c. A lot of 65c goods to close at 50c. A lot of 85c shoes to close at 65c. A lot of $1.00 goods to close at 75c. A lot of $1.25 goods to close at 98c. A lot of $1.35 goods to close at $1.05. A lot of Linoleum, $1.20, to close at 90c. A lot of Oilcloth, Table, to close at f3c. RUGS and DRUGGETS—All we have in stock at 15 to per cent off the regular price. WINDOW SHADES, all colors, best quality, 9c to 43c. LACE CURTAINS—20 to 50 per cent, off the regular price. «IME«~You know we always se" the kind that wear well. We 0nUL0""now intend to sell you any pair you want at the following reduced prices: PLAIN FIGURES E PRICE. COMFORTABLE Flilschir's Black Knitting Yarn, 20c a Skein. ,o.Tr.aM LADIES' TAILOR MADE SUITS. You can save from $2.00 to #7.00 on a suit if you buy them now. We guarantee every one a perfect fit A full line of Perfumes at ONE-HALF regular price. Remember this sale Includes everything In our entire stock ooMds of our Orooery Department The sale oontlnuss evsry day until Hsp*—- ber 1,1901. Yours respectfully, J. 8. EBERHAAT, "ST1, John H. Bparka' Show. John H. Sparta' New Bailroad Show* and Trained Animal ■xpoaftlon will exhibit in Punxaatawney on Tneeday, July SO. Bert dee giving a iplendid exhibition for 10 and as oonta, they glre a free balloon aaoenalon, and invite everybody who wanta to enjoy the eeaeaUon of getting married while ap In a balloon, to ho in wiHili and they will bo given the opportunity. Sparta' show la highly epokaa o(by thepraaa wherever It ha* beea, and wm no doabt ataaut a largo crowd in Pannntawney. it haatho ropotatlonof belag the baatSoeatahowoa the road. H. J. LOEB, Men and Boys' Furnisher, EBERHART BLOCK. ONLY ■vsysr&sr owT* * totar, matter, Ma, IraihM, and hair too. At ImplBUb •». Not a Gambling lnatltntlon. List Friday'* DnBola Courier had the fallowing concerning Thareday'* hall game: "Bat DaBoi* wont down the line with the reorganised teem to win the game. A company of aboat fifty want to aaa it played. Belying upon the Judgment of Bddle Lea, a number want on the early train for a peculation. They oanvaoed the town bat could And no betting money. It became apparent to the apeoolaton that tho •port waa aboat all they were going to gat. There waa a large attendanoe at lho groanda, yet the (porta vainly praneed up and down in front of the bleacher* with handaftol of money. Nor waa there a time at any (Uge of the game when a dollar of Punxautawney money ooold bo ibond to wager on general raaalta." Thi* ia a* it should be. Baaeball In PuilitiWMV 1mm MTir bun uiad aa a gambling inatitoUon. It la limply regarded aa a meane of recreation and amoaamestftor oar people, and la patronised by oar beat ettbena. A* many a* foar mlnlstera of tbe goapel ware eeen at one of the Homeetaad gain**. If it were oontrolled by the gambling element ft woaldnotbo patroaiaed, and ahoald not be. flailing raina l)**iti*11 It create* the ■■pinion that Ua empire la dtrtieneat, and leada toaUaort* ofdtapatM and bittar foaling* A heaebaU team that I* fallowed by a lot of gamblars la a flagnfllgg ltttattoai, and loam beU its Intarat and roapeotabllltr aaaapork Wo are glad to my that Pannalawaay Ingqpett, and that the luting i*>rim of Ike Mi wm m a mm- s, E YO® - v