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VOL. XI.
MAPLETON DEPOT. PA., WEDNESDAY, JULY 5, 1899.
NO. 15
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JUTINA.   It is a dandy, j
Our tailoring department ia complete, j
Lots of suitings to make a selection from, j
We have been doing lots of work in this de- j
parbnent. Everybody pleased with our \
work. No misfits. Come in and look over \
our line of samples. We can save you \
money. \
Snits from 99.50 to $40.00 {
Trousers from #2.50 to 810*00  ]
Pit Guaranteed. I
Joe S. Miller, D,rohned.   |
Huntingdon.       y
| Sti^aw F7ATS
are in and they are Fine Fanoy
Bands, Black and Blue Bands.
Prices from
2$ GENTS
np.    A fall line of
Children's, Boys' and Hen's.
Also, just received a new line of
Shirts, Ties, Washable Ascots, 25c
They are beauts.
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LOCAL NOTES.
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| Attractive Offerings
I Por Careful Buyers-
OPENING of our Begular Spring J
Trade with a stock that has beauty
and excellence,   Our assortment of
DRY GOODS,
NOTIONS,
I SPRING1 HATS,
Groceries. Hardware, Oils, Paints, $
Lime, Wall Paper, Fish and everything found In an Up-to-Date Country Store is now ready—complete in
' every sense of the word. J
Every Day a
Bargain Day.
Be a friend to your parse by baying your goods from
J. O. HEATON,
Cassville, Penn'a.
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WITH MY BIG BARGAINS.
Above me stands no competing stooks;
Below me lie no competing prices.
I will commence with)
I will continue with    BARGAI NS.
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Fine goods and plenty of them.    All the
leading and representative styles In
ladies', Heats' and Hisses' Fine Shoes.
Every department full of new novelties,
rioh in quality and style.
You will be Sure to Find What Tou Want
Oar aim—To keep the best;
Our ambition—To please our trade
Oar principle—Fair dealing; one price
—the lowest.
My Welcome Word for All—
 Bargains	
J, C, Hazlett,
402 Penn St.,        Huntingdon, Pa.
UNION NATIONAL BANK
OP HUNTINGDON.
No. 113 Fourth St.
X ALLEN LOVELL, President.
H. B. BRUMBAUGH, Vice President
B. J. MATTEBN, Cashier,
DIRECTORS.
J. C. Hazlett, E. M. Greene, B. J.-Mattern,
K. A. Lovell and H. B. Brumbaugh.
Begular Discount Day—WEDNESDAY.
Deposits received subject to check. Collections made in all parts of the world, and a regular banking business transacted. Accounts
With corporations, firms, individuals, and the
business public generally, opened on most
favorable terms. Bl3z.
—Miss Laura Gillam is visiting friends
at Coalmont.
—Go to W. G, Ewing, Mount Union,
ior timothy and clover seed.
—W, £. Hack spent the Fourth with
parents and friends in Mexico.
—Mrs. B. F. Slates is spending a iew
days with friends at Conemaugh.
—For Sale—A new muzzle loading
rifle. Will be sold at a bargain. S. B.
Neice,
—Smith Deeter and son, of Somerset
county, are visiting his parents in Brady
township,
—Mrs. Delilah Need, of Selea, was a
guest of Mr. and Mrs, George Godard
last week.
—Five-cent dress plaids, jc good
yelle.w muslin at W, G. Ewing's, Mount
Union, Pa.
—Mrs. W- H. Brininger, son and
daughter are the guests of friends at
Johnstown.
—Mrs. Joel Hicks and daughter spent
a few days of the past week with friends
in and about Orbisonia.
—A copperhead snake was killed in
W. H. Dell's cellar, in the eastern end
of town, last Wednesday.
—J. O. Heaton, Cassville, Pa., recommends and sells all of Chamberlain's
remedies advertised in the Item.
—For clothing, hats, caps, shoes,
shirts, etc., it will save you money to go
to W. G. Ewing's, Mount Union, Pa.
—Benjamin R. Hatfield, of Huntingdon, spent a day of last week with his
brother, Samuel Hatfield, in Mapleton.
—Miss Julia Decker and Mr. Peightal,
of Huntingdon, spent the Fourth with
Alvin Decker and wife In Hare's valley.
—Miss Bertha Wilson and Miss Essie
Lamberson, of Orbisonia, were guests of
Joel Hicks' family during the past week,
—For dress goods, plaids, hennettas,
ginghams, muslins, etc., it will pay you
to go to W. G. Ewing's, Mount Union,
Pa.
—Michael Brumbaugh, of Mapleton,
and his brother, Jere, of Brady township, are spending a week with friends
in Altoona.
—J. Howard Shimer, wife and child,
of McKees Rocks, are guests of Mrs.
Shimer's father in Mapleton. All are
looking well.
—D. B. Miller and wife entertained
on Sunday Mrs. A. M. Menold and Miss
Maggie Carothers, of Mill Creek, and
Albert Carothers, of Lewistown.
—James McCurdy, of Osceola Mills,
was in town on Monday looking after
his interests in this section. We were
favored with a brief call from him.
—David Long and family, of Johnstown, have been enjoying the hospitality
of friends and former neighbors in and
about Mapleton tor the past few days.
—Samuel Hatfield enjoyed the festivities of the Fourth at Alexandria, his
former home, T. C. Cowher, of Mapleton, was a contestant in the bicycle
races at that place and won two prizes,
a bicycle bell and a set of tires.
—"1 have used Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy in my family for years and always with good results," says Mr. W.
B. Cooper, of El Rio, Cal. "For small
children we find it especially effective."
For sale by J. G. Gillam.
—Edward Darr, James Hammer and
Milton Rodgeis, of Altoona, constituted
a camping party which has been enjoying life in the vicinity of Riverside Park
for several days. They fished part of
the time and succeeded in landing fish,
eels and frogs. They broke camp yesterday evening and returned to their
homes.
—Willie, son of William Snyder, of
Germany Valley, died at an early hour
Monday morning from infiamation of tbe
stomach. He was aged 11 years. His
ailment was caused by a sprain, he and
another lad having attempted to move
a stove a few days previous. The remains were buried at Wakefield's chapel
yesterday morning. He was a bright,
interesting boy and we extend sympathy
to the bereaved parents.
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—We wera favored last Thursday
with a call from A. W. Wright, Of Colfax. Mr, Wright haa been a much-
valued correspondent of the Item since
its beginning and we regret that he finds
it necessary to discontinue his regular
letters from that section. His letters
contained frequent reminiscences which
were read with general interest.
—A party of twenty-seven of Hunt*
ingdon's pablic spirited citizens last
Friday made an inspection of the water
of Snack's spring in Brady township
with a view ot securing it for use in that
borough. They found an abundance of
water of the best quality and the agitation for a supply of such has been given
quite an Impetus. The present water
supply of that town is much of the time
unfit for use.
—C. P. Dull, of McVeytown, was
looking after some of his real estate
interests in this section last Friday.
Mr. Dull is largely interested in the
sand business at McVeytown. Recently
a large vein of ochre was .discovered in
one of his mines and he is now building
a mill to prepare it for market. Phosphate rock of excellent quality has also
been discovered in his operations. Mr.
Dull is a busy man and a useful citizen.
—J. C. Harmon, a prominent merchant of Penfield, Clearfield county,
Monday killed Ezekiel Hewitt, a well-
to-do farmer. Hewitt called at Harmon's store to settle his account. A
dispute arose and Harmon ordered
Hewitt to leave the store. The latter
relused to go and struck Harmon, knocking htm down. When Harmon arose he
seized a two-pound weight and threw it
at his assailant, striking htm on tha
forehead and killing him instantly.
—D. M. Evans, Esq., departed on
Monday to visit his brother Dr. A. H.
Evans at Saxton. The purpose of his
visit at this time was to be in attendane
at the unveiling of the recently-erected
monument to Thomas White near Fair*
play. Mr, White, who was great-grandfather of Mr. Evans, was one of the
patriots who, disguised as Indians,
threw the cargo of tea into Boston harbor. He is the only known one of that
famous tea party buried in Pennsylvania.
—Our baby has been continually troubled with colic and cholera infantum
since his birth, and all that we could do
for him did not seem to give more than
temporary relief until we tried Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea
Remedy. Since giving that remedy he
has not been troubled. We want to give
yon this testimonial as an evidence of
our gratitude, not that you need il to
advertise your meritorious remedy.—
G. M. Law, Keokuk, Iowa. For sale by
J. G. Gillam.
—Among the recent visitors to Mapleton were Mr, and Mrs, Adam Roland,
of Calvin, Mrs. Rebecca C. Rex, of McVeytown, Charles Slates, of Braddock,
H. L. Robley and family, F. D. Heeter,
son and daughter, of Altoona, Mrs.
Mary Fields, of Duncansville, George
Lamberson, of Waynesborough, David
Crone, of Shirley townahip, Albert H.
Stever and wife, of Huntingdon, Frank
Drake, of Newton Hamilton, and many
others whose names we did not learn or
fail to remember.
—Persons troubled with diarrhoea
will be interested in the experience of
Mr. W. M. Bush, clerk of Hotel Dor-
ranee, Providence, R. 1, He says:
••For several years I bave been almost
a constant sufferer from diarrhoea, the
frequent attacks completely prostrating
me and rendering me unfit for my duties
at this hotel. About two years ago a
traveling salesman kindly gave me a
small bottle oi Chamberlain's Colic,
Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. Much
to my surprise and delight its effects
were immediate. Whenever I felt
symptoms of the disease 1 would fortify
myself against the attack with a few
doses of this valuable remedy. The result has been very satisfactory and al-
most complete relief from the affliction."
For sale by J. G. Gillam.
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—The appointment of E. T. Postlethwalte, assistant to the president ot the
Pennsylvania, to the superintendency of
the mail service on the great system,
presages, it is said, the extension and
improvement of that source of revenue
to railroads, remarks the Pittsburg Commercial Gazette. Within the past few
months there have been changes in the
mail trains over tbe Pennsylvania system which have made the service much
better, and have made it a hot second
to the Vanderbilt system in the handling of transcontinental mail. It was
rumored when these changes were made
that it was the intention of the Pennsylvania to go after these contracts and
constitute itself the government ronte.
It is now prophesied even more strongly
that this policy will be followed out.
The through mail train to the west over
the Pennsylvania now leaves New York
at 7.40 p. M. It reaches Pittsburg the
next morning at 8.30, and connects with
Fort Wayne train No. 7, which leaves
fifteen minutes later. It reaches Chi-
cago just twelve hours later and connects immediately with the Burlington
for the coast. Less than an hour's difference in time between the Pennsylvania and the Vanderbilt in their service
is to be found. Under Postlethwaite's
administration this is to be eliminated
entirely. Even should this not come,
there will eertainly be improvements
made in the short hauls and that a rearrangement of the service over the
established routes will be made.
—In the early days of the Mapleton
tannery, under the superintendency of
the late W. H. Rex, deceased, the business was conducted on a percentage
system, Pritchett, Baugh & Co., of Philadelphia, furnishing the hides and taking the product. Mapleton oak leather
had a wide reputation and it formed the
basis of the fortune of Hon. Charles A.
Schieren, formerly mayor of the city of
Brooklyn, Mr. E. M. Greene, of Saltillo, furnishes us the following clipping
from a recent issue of the Shoe and
Leather Reporter: "At Bay Shore and
Islip, on the Great South Bay, there is a
colony of members of the leather and
shoe trade. Hon. Charles A, Schieren
and family, Including his son and partner, Charles A. Schieren, Jr., live at
•Mapleton* an estate of 11 acres. There
is a little romance attached to this name.
When Mr. Schieren first commenced
manufacturing belting he bought Mapleton oak leather from Pritchett, Baugh
& Co., of Philadelphia. He made his
first money and a good deal of it in finishing that leather. In recognition of
the fact, he gave the name to his beautiful cottage by the sea. Mr. Schieren
takes great pride in his sloop yacht
■Lorelei,' named for the lovely siren of
the Rhine. The Lorelei won two prizes
in 1898, one each offered by the Penect-
icut and the Great South Bay Yacht
Clubs. The commodore of this last
named club, Alden S. Swan, is an old
•Swamper,' dealing in tanners' oils.
The name of his firm is Swan & Finch,
and he lives on the Great South Bay."
PENNSYLVANIA  CHAUTAUQUA.
Reduced Bates to Ht. Oretna via Fenn.
sylvania Railroad.
For the Pennsylvania Chautauqua, to be
held at Mt. Gretna, Pa., July 4 to August 10,
1899, the Pennsylvania Bailroad Company
will sell special excursion tickets to Mt.
Gretna from New Tork, Washington, Baltimore, Frederick, Md., Canandaigua, and intermediate points, including all stations on
its lino in the state of Pennsylvania.
Tickets will be sold June 85 to August 10,
Inclusive, and will be good te return until
August 15, inclusive, 6-28-2t
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A Narrow Escape.
Thankful words written by Mrs. Ada E.
Hart, of Groton, S. D. "Was taken with a
bad cold whioh settled on my lungs; oough
setin and finally terminated in Consumption.
Four doctors gave me up, saying I oould live
bat a short time. I gave myself up to my
Savior, determined if I could not stay with
my friends on earth I would meet my absent
ones above. My hnsband was advisod to get
Dr. King's New Discovery for Consumption,
Coughs and Colds. I gave it a trial, took in
all eight bottles. It has cured me, and thank
God, I am saved and now a well and healthy
woman." Trial bottles free at B. O'Connor
& Sous' store. Begular size 50o and $1.00.
Guaranteed or prioe refunded.
Independence Day at Mapleton*
July 4) 1899, will be remembered as a
clear day and very warm. The thermometer registered 98 and many of our
people spent the day at Riverside Park
where a picnic was held under tbe
auspices ot the Mapleton cornet band.
A number of visitors who desired a
restful and recreative spot also sought
this quiet retreat. Among the latter
we noticed Miles Quarry and family, of
Latta Gfove, Adam Roland and wife, of
Calvin, Andrew Simpson, David Simpson, wife and son, of Mill Creek, B. F.
Godard, S. C. Coder, Prof. J. G. Dell and
wife, Jacob H. Miller and wife, Jacob
Brenneman, Miss Olie Wright, Miss
Martin, and Miss Manning, of Hunting,
don, Mrs. W. H. Wagoner and daughter,
Mrs. Cora Rodgers, of Altoona, Samnel
Ewing and daughter, of Newton Hamilton, Dr. Robert Stevenson, Charles
Shaffer, Mr. Merts, of McVeytown, and
many yonng people whose names we did
not learn.
In the forenoon a game of ball was
played between the Mount Union and
Mapleton clubs which resulted in a sig- .
nal victory for the Mount Union boys.
The lack of skill exhibited by the home
team detracted from the interest in the
game. They aot having practiced it
would have been surprising had they
put up much of a game. We have not
received the score.
This being the twelfth anniversary of
the organization of Mapleton Lodge No.
468) I. O. O, F., after dinner an informal
meeting was held to celebrate the event.
The statistics of the lodge showing the
great amount paid out in that time for
relief and education was given by the
secretary, M. L. Rex, after which brief
but interesting addresses were made by
Samuel Ewing, of Newton Hamilton,
S. C. Coder and Prof. J. G. Dell, ef
Huntingdon, and Dr. Robert Stevenson,
of McVeytown. The hour was pleasantly spent and was apparently enjoyed.
At intervals during the day the Mapleton band which was in full charge ofthe
grounds and arrangements discoursed
delightful music. In the evening games
were played and cake walks were beld.
The absence ot any semblance of drunkenness or disorder about the grounds or
in town added to the pleasure of the
occasion.
SUMMER TOURS TO THE NORTH.
Two  Tours to Canada   via  Pennsylvania
Railroad,
For the Summer of 1899 the Pennsylvania
Bailroad Company has arranged to rnn two
personally-conducted tours to Canada and
Northern New York.
The first tour, leaving July 22, includes
Niagara Falls, Toronto, Thousand Islands,
Bapids of the .St. Lawrence, Quebeo, Lake
St. John, The Saguenay, Montreal, Au Sable
Chasm, Lakes Champlain and George, Saratoga and Highlands of the Hudson, occupying
seventeen days.   Bound-trip rate, $185.
The second tour, leaving August IS, covers
the same territory with the exception of Lake
St. John aud The Saguenay, and occupies
fourteen days.   Bound-trip rate, $100.
Each tour will be In oharge of one of the
company's tonrist agents, assisted by au experienced lady as chaperon, whose especial
charge will be unescorted ladies.
The rate covers railway and boat fare for
the entire round trip, parlor-car seats, meals
en route, hotel entertainment, transfer
charges and carriage hire.
For detailed Itinerary, tickets, or any additional information, address Tourist Agent,
Pennsylvania Bailread Company, 1196 Broadway, New York ; 860 Fulton Street, Brooklyn;
789 Broad Street, Newark, N. J.; or Geo. W.
Boyd, Assistant General. Passenger Agent,
Broad Street Station, Philadelphia.       7-5-21;
Deeds Entered for Record,
J.B. Simpson et al. to B. Milton Speci-,
property ih Huntingdon. Consideration $930.
Minnie M. Hess and husband to Samuel C,
Gilbaugh, property in Penn township. Consideration $30.
George Grissinger to Cathorlne End res,
property in Barree township. Consideration
$30.
Alexander Port and wife to Henry Bishop,
property in Smithfield towuship. Consideration $175.
David Irvin to Francos J. Butter, property
in Cromwell township.   Consideration $70.
Catharine Shenefelt and husband to A. Curtin Hileman, property in Cromwell township,
Consideration $2000.
William Mateer and wife to Margaret F>
Walker, property in Miller township. Con*
sideration $500.