Punxsutawney Spirit, 1900-05-16

              NO. VOL XXVII. REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS. BROOK VILLE. EBERHART. MARRIAGE LICENSES. HORATIO. C " All styles. AND—- Summer Underwear. County Capital. Interesting Items From the Jefferson Conveyances Filed in the Recorder's Office from May 7 to May 14, Inclusive. at the lowest possible prices, than af "The People's Popular Store.-" Choice Seasonable Goods, We can see plainly where our trade has been beneiited by the  stock we had purchased early. Our recent trip to the cities in search of bargains has convinced us fully that no where has trade been better supplied with Advances Season AS THE^ EBERHART. at WEBER'S MEN AND BOYS CLOTHING PUNXSUTAW EY, PA., WEDNESDAY, MAY 16, 1900. That pleases the Buyers! More Shoes for Men! Our Shoe Department has made great headway, and to-day we are selling more Men's Shoes than any store in this section. Style, quality and price is right. Boys' Suits, That Please* the Boys, and it isn't easy to please the boys. They are very knowing in the matter of clothing, ani.1 we admire the boys for it. . VESTEE SUITS—A Great Variety, Nobby an.I Stylish MEN'S SUITS - - $8, $10 and $12. MEN'S SUITS - - $15, $18 and $20. Suits we quote here are not compared with the ordinary kind found so frequently, but the quality of goods, the trimming, and the make is as good as possible to get, and is equal to the best merchant tailor work, at one-third less in price. —[Negligee Shifts More of those Fine Madras Shirts we have been selling so many of. Separate cuffs—every one a "MONARCH." Juvenile Shirts for the little boys from 4 years up. Some with silk fronts. Every-day Shirts, from 4 years up, 2■» cents. W'.T. M titli. guard, etal. to Daniel Wise and II. Wise, :to acres surface, Winslow township, M2.*>. Thomas Sand and wife to itatlsta Molinin>ro. lots 2S and 2!>, Anita, 311~>. Basil Chlodo ami wife to Santa Chlodo, acre, A ni ta, $V). Frank Ferrari and Wife to Clara Fartnclla, lot No. 2, Adrian, 850. Frank Ferrari and wife to (luiseppe Farlnelll, lot .No. 1, Adrian, 8l"i0. Thomas Hand and wife to Jim'. Yapol, lot No. 21, Anita, KIO. .1. A. Cross man and wit\* t<> \Ujfiishl f[. Obcrlin, :V>.000 square feet, PuifxsutiMrncy, Jacob Kuntzct wx. to K. H. Lewis, 2 pieces, McCalmont township, SI. John Hrown and wife to Klfa McAjiinch, 'J1:, acri'H, Knox township, Sainanthu J. Wlnslow and husband tojlsaln'l Porter, 1 lot Clay vl He, Sl.'iOO. Kilcn Itctscrand hiiNband «*t *tl. to Kmmn 'laugh, '4 acre. Hose township, quit claim, Ufa. «•'.■idj.fc M- 1,.lau^h ot a,« t«> Km ma M. \\ iifci**?. v, Itose township, «|ti 11 claim,**>. r'l ,'TsVa "•!<'"If.-1.. K.nma linngh. I\. Iv. Richrtf'K jp, $l.s>. ■j ih'i'c, Rom* tiWff**.. , . , . ..... ,... , .. v wlwind to MllU'rshurjr l-.ll/.ahcth Orm- «fVF *». •* 00 feet with- M.- Kaiiroad M L *liU ' M" Caimont township, w.c. siniiti ,,N. i„ Mm. Company, I plccc triait»;ilU»t\ M**- '"'ont township, $200. J. H. Hroslusand wife to K. I). Oirrlcr, 7,425 square feet, Clover township, (t. A. Hcilbrtin to Peter Pinleo, 20acres stirfare, McCalmont township, *H00. Jonathan lfc<emer and wife to IJIlle May Zimmerman, acresurftice,| Wlnslow township, «0. T. M. Kurtz and wife to Anna Kcr/lnl, 1 lot, Young township, $100. ('. H. and Albert Jordan and wives to John Hprankle, surface 71 aer« s perches, McCalmont township, $<00. M. \V. Smith, et al., to Henry Smith, 7,500 square feet. Falls Creek, $7.">. Andrew Jursenko and wife to Susanna Suriski, 7..VM) square feet, IVrry township, ftt75. John Knahhand wife fo Isaac P. Stnhlinnn, MOxlfiO feet, Corsica, $«*>. < liarles (.J. Kay. Marlow, Indian Territory, and Jennie Doubles, Brookvilli*. May 12. Marry II. Moore, Desire, Minnie V. Jewell, Panic, May II. N. A. Head ley. New Kensington, l'a., and Blanche Davis, Rcynoldxville, May 8. S. Walter Mays, Harnett township,and Bertha Vasblnder, Brookville, May ll. J. <4. Howlett and Klinlra Hannold, Kevnoldsville. May 7. The following marriage licenses were tiled of record by Clerk of Orphans'Court John 1>. Evans, from May 7 to 11, Inclusive: All prices from 5c to 50c per yard. Melba Shirt Waists. $1.87 1-2, worth $2.25. White Goods and Wash Goods. We have a few very choice Dress Patterns, in Black Crepons, that we will close this week at reduced prices : $1.67 1-2, worth 52.00. " SI.25. yoc. " 67 i-2c. " SI.00. 40C. $1.10 75.. 50c, 85. 35. 39c, Black Dress Goods. Here is a new seasonable all wool fabric, -45 inches wide, in all the new shades of Tan, Slate, Blue, Pink, Red, Etc., worth 57 l-2c. If you miss this, you miss the latest. 27 inch Black Satin Duchess, JO " Taffet Silk, Full width Black Taffeta Silk, (warranted not to cut,) .... Full width Brocade Black Silks, Liberty Satin, all shades, Silk and Linen Gauze, the newest, Am i Silk, fancy desgiis, ARMY AND NAVY CLOTH, Fhese prices will convince anyone that thev are all money savers. worth SI.to. $1.47. •' SI.75. Silks and Dress Goods. With a little leadv cash at our command, we have succeeded in getting a tew very choice new things, that we are sure will be quickly bought at the prices we have on them. Mining Village. Local and Personal News from a Nice j.a.weber;"'™,,: GttECKEflEP FRONT. Hats, Hats. Hats, Hats that have style. Many to select from. Straw-hat weather has been a little cool; but when warm we will have ready Boys' straw Hats, two for ? cents. n on the sick "ELFIN" OVERALS For Girls, Carpets ! Carpets ! "Melba" is always the best for the least money. Made, Lined and Laid Free. Our lirst floor Garnet Room has the most complete stock of new goods, and prices are in harmony with quality. Joseph Williams, our efficient barber, has left town for Lindsey, to start a confectionary. Joe has the best wishes of his many friends in |iis new enterprise, and will be largely patronized by our people. Thomas Williams has succeeded Joseph iu the barber business. Tom will hold the trade. He is a hustler when he takes hold of anything. Frank Bauer, William Palmer and William Williams, and their familes moved to Arnold City, Payette county, Pa., this week. The men and their sous have secured work there. This is the effect of the strike. Some are leaving while others are coming. Charles Gibbon has started on his official duties as Assistant Assessor of this precinct. Isaac George, who has been visiting David Watkins and family returned home to Pliillipsburg. known, and stands ii Tommy Watkins hi list the past week. with the James V. Murray, of Lindsey, candidate for District Attorney, was in town last week looking after his interest among the voters of this place. Jauies undoubtedly will have a large vote here, as he istatatt" The residents ofSummerville are having a "monkey and parrot" time over a new bridge that the County Commissioners have decided to build in that borough to take the place of the old bridge. The contract for stone work has been let, but a number of citizens petitioned the County Commissioners to erect the structure about 300 feet lower down the creek. It does not take much to excite the average Summervillian. Consequently the town rose en mass and arrayed itself on one side or the other. The Commissioners gave those interested a hearing on Monday afternoon. The decision has not yet been rendered, but cuch side expects to be victorious.Mrs. C. U. Hastings and family have gone on a month's visit. Mr. Hastings is Monarch of all lie surveys and anticpatcs having a good time. Taylor D. Rhines, who started for Cape Nome, Alaska, on May 1, has written from Seattle, Wash., that the steamer on which he leaves for Nome will start on the 15th. Mr. Rhines was well pleased with his trip, but says he found nothing to compare with old Pennsylvania, Contrary to allreports Mr. Rhines says Seattle is a very cheap place to live in. Good meals can be had for 10 cents each, ice cream and a large plate of strawberries at 5 cents each. He also reports that Marcus Fuller had secured his steamship passage on the 6th inst. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Arthurs returned last Saturday evening from a week's visit to Pittsburg. A. C. Guth, the DuBois jeweler, spent Sunday in Brookville. It is currently reported that the time is drawing near when Mr. Guth's frequent visits to this burg will no longer be necessary. William Fetzer, who has made Brookville his home for the past year, left last week for Scranton, Pa., where he has accepted a position in a large manufacturing establishment. G. Loebman, for many years a resident and prominent merchant of Brookville, but for some time past living in Chicago, surprised his many Brookville friends on Monday afternoon. Mr. Loebman is on a wedding tour, and, on his way East, could not resist the temptation to stop over a day mid old and familiar scenes. Mrs. Loebman met with a warm reception and is much taken with Jefferson county's beautiful scenery. day morning. IBenewell Kroh, one of Jefferson county's best known old-time lumbermen, died at his home, near Port Harnett, on last 8un| • night, aged about 80 years. Mr. Kroh L . en a resident of Pine Creek townhart bt , . y.- * any years, and at one time was s lp n» oj. wealthy men of this considered ou . ' . . . .. _ years misfortune overvicinity. InofU Ms took him, leaving i» .. . . , -e than enough to death with not any inc. . - it v V « couple of years live on. Mrs. Kroh died i> . , . ... . rred by her ago, and his remains were ink on side in the Brookville cemetery I Chief of Police John E. Barr gathftflA». Ave boys last Sunday afternoon. The had violated a borough ordinance agaifftt bathing within the borough limits by taking a swim in Sandy Lick Creek, at the fair grounds. The youngsters were taken into custody and delivered at their respective residences with orders to hold themselves in readiness for a hearing, the hour of which would be made known to theni later. On Monday evening they appeared before Burgess Darr who gave them a severe lecture and read the ordinance covering the offense of bathing within the borough limits. The culprits were then discharged.ELEANOHA ITEMS. WOHTHVILIiE. Healthy girls, like healthy boys, are rough on clothes. * % Protect your little girl's clothing with a pair of "Elfin overalls, and let her have a good time. BBS "Ellin" Overalls are made ot specia double-and-twist blue denim, have turkey - red shoulder straps, pearl buttons, one pock - et, and are cut extra wide to accommodate — mm the skirts, and stitched throughout with red.  OTTO T~> O for Babv's> - - - 18c. V I I I li V for Girls, 50c. > II I IP forB°ys.. 75c. kj I I IJ I ; V / tor Women, - $1.25 to $3.00. A X W for Men, - $1.25 to $3.00- S. J. Stormer purchased the Sugars and Buzzard tracts of land which wore sold at public outcry on Saturday by Andrew Geist, executor of E. H. Geist deceased. 8. M. Geist, who was elected Justice at the February election, has not yet lifted his commission, consequently there is but one 'Squire in the borough at present. Rev. J. L. Mull, of the United Evangelical church, will deliver a special sermon on Sunday forenoon, May 27th, to which all soldiers are especially invited. Rev. Kerr was absent several days of last week attending a business meeting of the Reformed church which was in'scssion at Frogtown, Clarion county. Mrs. Daniel Smith, of Johnsonburg, was the guest df Worthville relatives several days of last week. Phoenx. W. S. Smathers purchased a valuable lorse last week from Dorsey Travis, of Rev. J. K. McKallip, of Punxsutawney, was in town Wednesday. Reduced Rates to National Convention. bations on its line at rate of one fare for the round trip (minimumjrate 50 cents). Tickets will be sold and good until June 15 to 19, inclusive, and returning until June 29, inclusive. On account of the Republican National Convention at Philadelphia, June 19, the Pennsylvania Railroad Company will sell excursion tickets to Philadelphia from all "To Have and to Hold," he answered in an estatic whisper.—Chicago Tribune. He Had Her and Held Her. "Which one of the popular books of the ay do you like the best?" asked the laiden. JOHNSON BLOCK, AT 6 O'CLOCK, P. M.. On and After May 14, 1900. Excepting Wednesdays and Saturdays.THIS STORE WILL CLOSE PUNXSUTAWNEY, PA. EBERHART, J. B. OUR MOTTO:—"Same Price Same Day to Everybody." Grain and Groceries. This department is never neglected. We carry the most complete line of fancy and staple goods, and are never undersold by anyone. Quality first. Flour, Feed, Salt time, to pM the time iwagr while his Job wu materialising, he invited aome of the boy* to e game of poker. I am reliably Informed that the eolortd' man went away broke. A well dressed colored gentleman ap- peared in town last Saturday, and claimed to be in search of work, but in the mean- A small child of Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Smith died on Sunday afternoon, after an illness of several weeks. Funeral services were held at the home on Monday, Rev. H. G. Teagarden officiating, and interment was made at Pierce graveyard, near Winslow. By an oversight of the typesetter, it was made to appear in last week's letter that a company of men had driven to Punxsy on Monday, but it was their wives instead. Frank Stear, of th« M. S. Company, is confined to his room with a sore knee, resulting from a cut he received a few years ago. Rev. Groves, of the M. E. church, Big Run, will preach in the C. P. church at this place, on Sunday, May 20, at 11 a. m. Mrs. M. J. Dinsmore, of Punxsutawney, was the guest of her daughter, Mrs. George E. Schwem, a few days last week. Forest fires start ed anew again jast week, and burned six shanties on Turnip Run, belonging to the Coal Company. James V. Murray, candidate for District Attorney, called on his political friends at this place last Thursday. George Secrist, who lost an arm recently while working in the mines, has accepted t he position of boss driver. The K. of P.'s at Sugar Hill will give a banquet to their members and friends on the evening of May 24. J. Z. Lingenfelter and family visited friends at Sprankle Mills and Geistown Saturday and Sunday. Born to Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Mauck, a boy, on Monday, May 7, Sugar Hill Social Club will give a dance and social in the Pavillian on the eve of May 22. Miss Hattie Rowan has closed her school at Eleanora on account of poor health. Samuel Shaw and Jacob Holt have moved their families to Yatesboro, Armstrong county. —I have been a sufferer lrom chronic diarrhoea ever since the war and have used all kinds of medicines for it. At last I found one remedy that has a suoosss as a that is Ooliq.Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy.—P. E. Qusa▲M, Gears Mills. La. For sale by M. Rush ■ si if, and Dr. Grabs* XT X T A li> L) Mens' and Boys' XL. J. ■ it J Win FURNISHER, * pummutawnbv. *A. .' > i-.. ... . • • « . . Handling the one line of shoes only we can give you the Very Best Values. We start the line at #1.2? and PSO, comprising Heavy Working Shoes and medium weight Fine Shoes. All serviceable and well made. Next line is $2.00 and $2SO. At $2.00 we have The Sterlining Calf Shoe, every pair warranted to give good wear. The line at $2S0 gives you a wider choice of styles. Black Vici Kid in all toes; Russia Leather and"Tan Vicis'. Next line is $3.00. Ten nice styles to select from at this price. Black Kid, Box Calf, Wax Calf, light and dark Russia Calf and Vici Kid. All welt goods, and every pair warranted. BETTER LINEand MOST STYLES,$3.50. In this price we handle the Florsheim and Lilly, Brackett & Co. goods, and they speak for themselves. Patent Leathers, both in Oxfords and regular styles. Velour Calf, Russia Calf, Wine Colored Calf. Every last from A to E. BEST GOODS IN TOWN FOR $5.00. In Patent Leather, Cordovan and Russia Calf. Any Shoes That Are Not Satisfactory Money Will Be Refunded or Suitable Allowance Made. • Clothing and Furnishing Goods busiave always made a "Specialty of Efl'S SHOES. 0 FOR MEN'S SHOES ! ! it Better* Wanted! "FEET WANTED" Help Or Would Say m ;T Qfeetwante In Addition to 01 ness we h 3^5 w BP w fJiro*gfifaiimeg Spirit