Punxsutawney Spirit, 1902-05-28

              Qtye {tanxgtitatimq) spirit PUNXSUTAWNEY, PA., MAY 28. 1902. NO. *2. MEMORIAL DAY VOL XXIX. House- Must-Papered WHY NOT We have A complete supply of Wall Papers. We want the business and are making Prices that keep us 011 the jump. But we want yours, too. Come in and look over the new Patterns, and see them matched up. Glad to do it for you. PARK. PHARMACY, C.M.Feicht&Co., (OPPOSITE THE l'Al!K) HO kill 10. STRAW/ HATS BROOK. VILLK. IS OUR MOTTO M4RBIA0B LICENSES. HBW RAILROAD UTO JCFFIBSOH COUHTY TW PitUbwg, Ihnraat aat ■•itkern Will Pumi Kmx u4 QU»«r mmklf Coal Landi. R. "(lowr G. A. Suits I is coming with a rush and we have prepared for J it with a complete line of V Conductors' Suits with Leather Pockets bearing the trade mark, "Clothcraft," which is a guarantee that they are all wool, well made and fast color. A ball'* court has bjon arranged in of the Bing-Stoke department tho game is becoming quite a Saturday last wad trie lirst piy d-ty of the miners since the resumption of work aad the town booinml for the d.iy. John Trudgeou and wile nailed for Biupland this week for a three month**' viiit to the bcenes of their youth. The sixth Of the Hi^h School Alumni waa held at the Impoi i*l Hotel on Thuritday evening last. Jacob Henninger, sexton of the 11 ynoldaville aud Catholic cemeteries, report* nine li'termento last week. Pred J. Luca*, of DuBotn, was in town over Sunday, the guest of his uncle, William Luoms and family. Pred Booth, a prosperous M. D., who is attending the Pittsburg Medical College, is home on a visit. W. H. Stamey, Esq., was in Pittabnrg on business last week.. The registers of oar borough have completed their work of the spring registry. Several matrimonial ventures ar.< rumored as on the tapes for the near tuinre. "The Merry Milk Maids" will be produced by home talent at the opera husie soon. Itsas of Local Interest from tho Town That ■ado Jofforaoe Coaaty Coal Famous. AX 1 Sanitary Mini and to Fitting Children's Blouse, Norfolk and Vestee Suits DRESS SUITS No Clothing is too good for our customers and in our stock you {will tind Jsuch a varied assortment of style, which enables us to fit and please everybody, and at prices as low as you pay for much inferior goods. UNION SUITS A Complete Line of Summer Underwear from 25c to SI a Garment We did not forget the little boys and are pleased to show you through this department, whether you make purchases or not. I Next B6Mon will see the northern ter- j ; minus extended to a point on Lake On- j tario and southern terminus to  where a conncction will be nought the Wabash. General Thomas  of New York, a director of the Wabash, is now one of the strong financial men in the Shawmut Line, and has active charge of the surveys. The completod line will be 250 miies long. The Shawmut line owns 30,000 acres of the best soft coal lands in I Pent sylvania, and has options that will be closed oil 20,000 acrr-s additional. The mines of the company are now producing and shipping 4,000 tons of coal a day and a large part of in is output goes to Buffalo. The Grand Trunk and the Wabash railroad and the Buffalo water works receive their coal supply from the Bnawmut linen. The rest of the coal product is shipped to New England." Last weak's Billvar, N. Y. Breeze, had the following: "The Pittsburg, Shawmut and Northern By. Co., will build 40 miles of new line this season and oonnect the Pennsylvania and New York division-'. New steel rails are now stacked up at White House and Angelica and 150,000 tie* are now being loaded In Kentuoky, for use on the new line. The Ash plates, bolts and other needed mtterlal Is stored at Bolivar, Angelica and at White House. The rails are 86 pounds and the ties are the bast quality. Tae surveys are a>>nut completed, the corps have been working ste idily for over a ycir, and thousands of dollars were spent In preliminary work. TuS contract haa been let to the Interior C onstruction A Improvement Company, of which Fr ink P. Byrne, of Detroit, is President. The sub oontracta will be let as soon as the plana and specification* are ready and work will begin In a short time. It Is planned to have through trains running from Cool Spring, JetTerson county, the s >uthorn terminus in tho Penna. ooal fields, to Wayland, N. Y., the prexent northern terminus, next Christmas. Local and Personal News from a Wire Mining (up I ' A complete assortment, among them many styles of the Renowned Knox Hats. fe Men's Dress Shoes Men's Work Shoes i I VX \fa/ O O P OINE PRICE k W ■ # V ■ WW VM VI Clothier WE keep a full line of Bath Tubs, Lavitories, Closets and Bathroom Fixtures on hand. Also a full line of Gas Ranges, Hot Plates, Ovens, etc. Chandaliers, Brackets, fancy Gas and Electric Globes, Gas Lamps, etc. AND WE HAVE THE LOWEST PRICES. All work and goods Guaranteed, Call and see our goods and get our prices before you go elsewhere, j Findley 1KTfxKWM %tr Drummond C y St., Punxsutawney, Penn'a. 'HfiriiW'K'tfWK'irwK cle Co. Work will soon bo commoricod on Frank.'h New Tavern, and in the course of a week or ho we will be able to give the readers of the Spi hit a c jnci.se description of what will be, when complete, one of the finest and most convenient hotels in the State. H. Alex St >ko h m had placed iu his drug store one of the finest and most complete soda fountains in this section. The glittering nickel trimmings .surmounting a background of onyx and variagated marble is a standing invitation to the thirsty public to "come in and have bomethiug." Mystic Cominandcry No. 313, Knights of Malta, are recruiting a second class for admission at an early date. Rev. A. J. Meek will preach the annual sermon for this Comiuaudcry on Sunday, June 22. The town is presenting a beautiful appearance since the trees h ive donned their summer robes, and a number of residouces have been beautified by a co i of paint. Ah yet no steps have boeu t iken rel itive to celebrating the Fourth of July, but it is pronable that the t.iwn will celebrate this occasion in proper stylo. M. Geislor, the tailor, has moved Into the new Dihle building. Hughea' Bus-neto* College also accupiea the entire se oud floor of this building. The Memorial serin m was preached in the M. E. c.lurch on Sunday last. Memorial exercises will be held in this church next Friday evening. The gypsies who were camped in the Tom Reynolds orchard last week have "folded their tents like tUe Arab and silently stole away.' treated to a new coat of at the nann of D. R. Cochran. J. S. Hammond h is hid his residence repainted. The Hotel Bclnap is also ft M«ti to lie Win I Intonating Latter from the Jefferson County Capital. LONG'S STORE Big Sule of Parasols and Umbrellas Show Day, May .31st Prices to Suit You. No matter if you are hard to please, we have the goods and Spring and Summer Suits and Furnishings The greatest Dress Goods Values and Slippers. We sell good shoes of the season. A bargain that comes at low prices. Our prices, -1 Sc, 65c, ./-» • c- u c a« 75c, 1.25, 1.75, 2.50, <.50. Ox-40 in. Surah Serge, guaranteed ,0|.js tor children, 2 to 54, 5oc; 0 to all wool, all colors, 75c, here at UUb ,, 70c; ,2 2 9Xc jn patent'or fajr 56 in. ligured dress stuff, color A fl0 leather. ,<2 ladies' patent oxfords at fast, black only, 50c, here at T-Uu J>L)9. SI, St.50, S2.00, $2.50- others ask Shoes but rarely. Dress Goods A very sad accident occurred at -N o. 6 mine Friday, which resulted in the death of Nelson Knapp. He was scraping for William Lawson, and they were in the act of taking a "skip" off* the side of a room, when suddenly a large portion of coal, several tons, came down and slightly injured L-iwson on the legs, aud crushed Knapp very severely, from which he died before he reached home. The deceased was twenty-one years of age, a very quiet, young man. A kind word is spoken of him by all his ecquaintences. The remains were taken to Circle Hill cemetery, Punxsutawney, Monday, for interment, Rev. Clark, of Punxsutawney, officiating. A beautiful floral harp and a dove given by the young men adorned the casket. He is survived by his mother and sister of this place, his father, who resides at Houtzdale, and one sister and brother at DuBois.  The following ladies attended the Sunday School Convention at Big Run Thurod iy : Misses iilla Thomas, Liuelo Jones and Margaret Evans. They represented the Congregational Sunday School. John H. Williams represented the Baptist Sunday School. Miss Grace Brownlee, of Lock Haven, who has been visiting friends here for the last eight weeks, returned to her home on Monday. Miss Brownlee made many friends while here, who are sorry to loee her from our town. Charles Fisher, formerly of Philadelphia, but late of Monaca, has secured the position of chief clerk in the Company of lice here. Mrs. John D. Davis returned homo Monday evening, from a visit in Kastern Ohio and Dunloe, Pa. Mrs. Ed Goss has returned from a trip to Niagara Falls where she was visiting friends. ilenry and Joe Dowdell, of Cloe City, wore in town on Monday seeing their friends. Samuel Selee, of Reudliaiu, is visiting Thom is Griffith and family. New line this week. Suits in all grades from $4 to $18. All the Furnishings for warm weather. Negligee Shirts, Straw Hats, Thin Underwear, Low Shoes and Slippers. We have made a special effort to have the nicest stock this spring we have ever shown. All goods plainly marked. Only One Price. MUSLIN UNDERCLOTHES Our famous line of Royal Brand speaks for themselves. Farmers' Bank. Building MEN'S AND BOYS' FURNISHER H. J. LOEB, TORE DAVIS CHINA S DISHES BY THE TON—the kind that looks well and wears well. 100 piece sets from $5.75 up. We sell our dishes just as you want them, by the piece of set Lamps and Housefurnishings—Inig line. Coffee from 12$c, 15c, 18c, 20c, 25c, 30c and 40c per lb. Whether it does or not, give us a trial and see if we cannot furnish you with the best Tea or Coffee you've ever had for the price. Teas—all kinds from 50c lb. upward. Remember we give Premiums with all our teas. Does your Tea or (offte give you Situation ? DAVIS TEA AND CHINA STO ENext Door to the Poatoffico Those who have not received their Coffee for coupons from McClure's Magafine will please call for same as Coffes is now in stock. Look out for ad in Munsey's Magazine for June. It will interest and Annie Gearhart, Henry Hntmtra Walaton- May 28. iMtSrttyi,1114 Oatharln* Flarano, hand R. Flks and Ann* ft Labors, Sykssrllls, May 2i. Franceeoo Cameratoand Assunta Rsbba, Soldier, May 21 K. B. Day, Wanton, and Flora Ball Selling, Knox townahip, May 24. Frank Collay and Suzana Boaoo, Florence, Hay 21. Alonzo Harmon. Jefferson ooantv, and Mattle Shlok, Clarion county, May 21. Clinton Marl MlUlron and ESlva Paarl Youag, Timblln, May 22. Onrmon Santte, Walston, and Mary Dabone, Llndsej, May 23. J. J. Orr, Naw Bethlehem, and Anna B. Plyler, HeathvlUe, May 21. Register and Recorder John D. Evans ias returned from his trip to the West, Jjuth and Mexloo. He reports having a iplendid time. On account or the cold weather the indications are that flowers will be very scarce on memorial day. If there in any decorating done the flowers will have to be shipped in from otiier points. About fifty old soldiers attended memorial services in the M. E. church last Hunday. Rev. Dr. VV. P. Graham preached the sermon which was pronounced one of the best ever delivered on a like occasion in Hrookville. An officer from Sraethport arrived in town on Monday afternoon armed with a warrant for one of the workers in the glass plant. He is charged with jumping a board bill and was ta&en to.Smethport on Tuesday morning. Word w« a received here la* t Sunday that Mrs. Enoch Hall had died in Los Angolcs, Ual, on Saturday. Her remains have been shipped and will arrive in Brookville about next Sunday. She will bo buried ii Tho following marriage licenses were the Brookville cemetery. lied of record by Clerk of tho Orphans c. A. Moore our progressive Litchtowi 3ourt, John D. Evans, from May 19 to grocery man, has opened his new inea day 26,1902, inclusive: market and is meeting with splendid sue JohnQladish and AnnieZrelak, Walston, cess. The new market is one of the neat 20 „ .. . 4 est business places in town, and as it I LancTMav'So C' tho only moat market In Litchtown then W. H. McKinley, VanderRrift, .ad Edith 18 no daubt thut 11 wl" bo woU P»troni/.ed M. Oaks, Union township, May 20. Our people wore shocked on Sunday oi Jacob Qill and Mary Surovltz, DeLancy, reading In tlie papers of the sudden deatl May 20. of Mrs. George B. Anderson by the accl Harry Neese, New Castle, and Bertha dental discharge of a revolver which shi Moser, Orange, May 20. W8a handling at her resilience in the Eaa M^yTioTes.wM'Mar^1'16' *nd »7 ,i n! m u i i Anderson was well known as Miss Klttli Elmer H. Weaver, Big Run, and Jennie . _ . .„ Rough, Henderson township, May 20. Eatep in Brookville fifteen or twenty Ralph Ort swell, Hawthorne, and Mln- years ago, when she was a freq'ient vW nle MeDonald, Fairmont, May 20. tor with her aunt, Mrs. Dorcaa Taylor W. N. Oalderwoodand Ardilla L. Rhodes, who was then a resident of Brookville. Brookville, May 21.  and Grips. We are all thinking of taking a trip. Can we be your porters to handle your trunks, etc. at a saving of 25 per cent.? Suit Cases, 24 in. leather, only f 1.19. Shirts, 25c This is a bargain. They are worth 45c, if anything—dress and work. Trunks for Children. We are carrying a nice line of children's nicely nude over skirts in all colors, to lit girls from 8 to 15 years old and are selling them for less than you can buy the goods alone—Hi.50 to $2 each. Skirts at Low Prices, buy. It's time now to 36 in. black Henrietta, double fc. twill, all wool, light wt., here at Dub Our line of all colors of Cash- QCp mer is the best in Punx'y at Z J I) Wash Goods Graniteware Coffee pot, large basin, pre- > serving kettles, pudding pans, V |Kf pots,pitchers, all 25c goods,) Hammocks for the children and all. Swing while you are young. On Long's prices we can all swing. We have received a large shipment of wrappers in all sizes ana colors and will save you 25c on each one. $1 peicale wrappers, all colors, 69c. Wrappers Ribbons at half price. inch silk wrashable ribbon in all colors for neckwear. I2jc. Sells here same goods 5c. in. satin taffeta 17c. Aa Artist of BscogBlisd Ability. Mix Margaret Craig, whoee work la known by those who visit the annual exhibits of the Society of Washington Artlata, is leaving the city for Punxsntawney, Pa., where shs will criticise' a summer olsas. Miss Craig's work will be remembered by the "Nest of Egg*" and tbe "Lady in Black," both of which ware painted with feeling and quality; also a studio of roses which was reproduced on a page of the catalogue for that year. Miss Craig will open a studio In this city in the foil.—'Washington Star. Longs' Stores —It will make your linoleum look Uke new. That linoleum varnish at the Pnnx sntawney Hardware Company. Put op in plats and half pints. NOW