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The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1894-10-10
TOWN TOPICS.
TldbitS From the Pen and Pencil on
Current Events,

Tldbits From the Pen and Pencil on
Current Events.
There are always some people in the
community who would not be happy if
they could not find excuse to find fault
with their friends and neighbors, ire
spective Of how trivial the subject matter
may be. Since Mr.. Michael Mellet has
been postmaster of the town he has been
frequently called to account for not dis
charging the present efficient members
of the letter carrier force and sub
stituting new men of the postmaster's
political faith. When Mr.. Mellet took
charge of the Office he said he intended to
operate it IN manner as near perfection
as his Judgment would dictate, and the
service he has given the public shows that
he has kept his word and succeeded adj
mirably. He has no doubt made enemies
because he has not made removals, but he
must feel some satisfaction in knowing
that he has given the interests of his pat
rons first consideration. One thing is GER
tain, and it is this that any enemies he
may have made by reason Of his refusal
W ulAoN BoAAuASo W oNSA SoLAAS ht9 DNAoiNS7'
Judgment are more than counter balanced
by the respect he has won through his
conscientious administration.
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Shenandoah is about to lose another of
its old families in that of Mr.. James
Kerns', who will move to Providence,
Rhode Island, in the near future. Mr..
Kerns' oldest son, John, has been in that
city for some time, holding a good posi-
tion there, and the family feels that their
interests will be better promoted by re-
moval to that place. Thus another
family is added to the long list of dc
partures, and the end is not yet in sight.
-
Charles Radzewicz, who was appointed
through the influence of Congressman
Reilly to the position of interpreter at the
Philadelphia headquarters of immigra
ton, makes frequent trips to the Quaker
City to preform his duty. Charley
friends say he has plumbers cinch.
~
David T. Lloyd has vacated his resi-
dence on East Oak street and moved h's
family to Minersville, on account of an
inability to secure work at which he could
make living here. Mr.. Lloyd always
took an active interest in the musical
circles of this town.
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Foot Ball Notes.

The home team practices every evening
at the park with lanterns and torches to
show them light.
The team is now supplied with black
sweaters and cleat shoes. The word Shen-
andoah will be knitted across the chest in
orange, making the colors orange and
black.
The Pottsville Chronicle of last Mon
day has this to say of one Of our players /:
"Rube Rose, who scored Shenandoah's
only touchdown, is an excellent player
and with practice and good handling
in this section
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A SPIDERS Bite.

B. F. Thalheimer, the genial travelling
agent for G. G. Williams paper house, of
Philadelphia, was patient at DIR. Hamil-
toms office last evening. Mr.. Thalheimer's
right hand looked like the wing of a base
ball catcher when ready for play. 1t was
swollen to twice its normal size and
there was a strong smell of ointment
about it. The drummer explained
that while a guest at a hotel in
Lock Haven, on Saturday night last,
a big black spider bit him on the hand.
Swelling commenced Immediately and a
physician who was summoned afforded
temporary relief. DR., Hamilton reduced
the swelling considera bly, last night and
the drummer went on his way rejoicing.
Mr.. Thalheimer says the spider was the
largest he ever saw. 1t looked like an
elephant on high stills.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1894-10-10
A BlnndY Eight.

When Bob" Smith, the huckster, went
to his place of business on West Centre
street this morning he found the pave
ment in front of it covered with blood.
The scarlet traces were left by gang of
young men who had free fight in front
of the place at eleven o'clock last night.
No arrests were made and the parties
who INDUCED in the aGray are not known.
Mrs. Bridgeman, r. G. NJ, teaches
violin (specialty) cello and plano. Corner
Of Jardin and Lloyd streets. 93-tf
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1894-10-10
The Monument Picnic.

The committee which had charge Of the
picnic in aid of the Soldiers Monument
fund met last night to wind up its affairs,
but as a number of bills contracted were
not at hand it could not do so. People
who have bills against the committee
should present them at once to either Of
the following members of the finance
committee: T. j. James, Il, j, Mullahey
or p. W. Bierstein.
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ADJUSTMENTS.
"TRIsH INsPIRATIoN. y


The singing and acting of Mr.. Barry
O'Neil reminds us very forcibly of w. j.
Scanlan, and we should not be surprised
in the near future to see this young man
fill the vacancy left by that unfortunate
comedian.-N. Y. Morning Advertiser.
At Fergusons theatre this evening.
''OUR IRISH VISITORS"
"Our Irish Visitors" is one of the best
farce comedies without a doubt now
before the public, aud the success does
not depend upon any individual one, as
the company this year is far above the
average one. With such clever artists as
w. j. Mason, Frank Davis, Victoria
Walters, Emily Northrup and Memie
Fish, it may be judged that performance
of the highest order is assured. "Our
Irish Visitors" will appear at Ferguson's
theatre on Saturday evening, Oct, 18th.
McElhenny's ladies' dining rooms are
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1894-10-10
Rare SrecimenS.

Superintendent William II. Lewis, of
VIM. Penn, has received a gift of two
black squirrels which friend of his shot
in the Adirondack mountains, New York,
a few days ago. Mr.. Lewis prizes them
highly, as they are rare specimens both
as to size and color.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1894-10-10

by this plan to isolate the flames and
smother them.
Mine Inspector John Mcclure, of Potts
Vile; Eokley B. Coke, Of Drifton, and
Mine Inspector William Stein, of Shen-
audoah, spent yesterday afternoon in
consultation with the mine officials here
and they concurred in the measures
which have been taken to overcome the
fire. The officials named returned here
again this morning.
A new lot of window shades at Fricke 8
carpet store. lO-lO-lw
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Received Their Paw.

A pay car of the Lehigh Valley Railroad
Company from Easton Travelled over the
Mahanoy division this morning and dis
tributed the pay due the employees of the
company along the route
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1894-10-10
Keen Ynnr Eeei IN.

Just received a full line of cork.sole
shoes and waterproof boots. Also full
line of ladies', misses and ohildren's
shoes, which will be sold at the lowest
bottom prices. Higgins, "a South Main
street. 10-S-tf
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County Commissioners.

The County Commissioners of Penn
sylvania opened their eighth annual con
vention at Pottsville yesterday with dele
gates from every county in the state in
attendance. County Solicitor j. o..
Ulrioh made the address of welcome and
responses were made by George A.
Lane, Esq, of Lancaster, and James
w. Shull, Esq, of Perry county.
Tue officers of the convention are /;
Chairman, D. A. Sawdey, Erie; Vice
Presidents, j. S. Bailey, Clinton; Frank
Rentz, Schuylkill; Secretaries, Q. j.
Brubaker, Dauphin Thomas e. Heilner,
York and j. e. Matthew lioga. The
afternoon was devoted to a scussion OF
taxation. The convention continued
to-day.
MqElhpunU will havp gnanDpr clam and
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1894-10-10
Oysters Delivered.

On and after Friday, 18th inst, my
representative will call upon families in
all parts of town with prime oysters for
sale. George Shoener, North Main street.
TO-1O-Qt
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SMOTHERED BY COAL.

A Starters Body Covered by Debris for
Several Hours.
Michael Horan, single man, aged 35
years and resident of Girardville met
his death in Preston No. colliery yester-
day. He failed to reach place of safety
after starting battery aud was carried
down by the rush of coal. The accident
occurred early in the morning and the
body was not recovered until six o'clock
last night.
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George Derr, brother of Poor Director
william Derr, and Miss Alice Reese,
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Reese,
of Lost Greek, were married at the resi-
dence of the brides parents to-day by Rev.
Bridgman, of the Protestant Episcopal
church of town, Mr.. Joseph Tempest was
the groomsman and Miss Mary J. Reese
the bridesmaid. The bride was attired in
white silk aud carried bouquet Of beau
tiIdl white roses.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1894-10-10
MARRIAGES,
'Own People Who Go to Hymen'S Altar
To-day.
nlony.

IUWH FSUpIC WHU UO 10 HJWOHS 5 HIIdT
To-day.
Miss Hattie Callen and Mr.. Robert A.
Davenport, member of the local School
Board, were married this afternoon, at
three o'clock, at the residence of the
brides brother, DR.. J. S, Callen, on South
Jardin street. Rev. B. II. Callen, of
Bethlehem, also brother of the bride,
officiated at the ceremony. The wedding
was strictly informal one. The bride
and groom left town on the 4:1O Pennsyl
vania train this afternoon for Philadel
phia
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1894-10-10

The prettiest oil cloth and liuoleum in
town at Fricke's carpet store 10-10-1w
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1894-10-10

McElhenny's ladies' dining rooms are
the cosiest in town.
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McElhenny will have snapper, clam and
oyster soup this evening.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-12-27
LADDONIA ITEMS.
Correspondence of the Ledger.

Correspondence of the Ledger.
LADDoNIA, No., December Go
The entertainment at the NJ. E.
Church Monday night was very
good. Mrs. Anna Beal presided at
the organ, and at half past seven
O'Clock beautiful strains of a volun-
tary called the audience to silence.
"Joy to the World was then sung
by the school. The welcome ad-
dless was given by little Eugenia
Stottler, which was very good. The
Christmas anthem, sung by Messrs.
Frank Jackson, Arthur Stottler, Pat
Derrick, and Misses Ida Spencer,
Edith Jackson and Maud Barger,
was well rendered. Miss Maggie
Sicily detained "Christmas" in a
very pleasing manner. Myrtle
Barger recited the Dropped Stitch
most excellent. "The Great Day
by Burnie Miller was coed Christ
mas Carol was well rendered by
Maud Barger. "The Christmas
Drill" was excellent and the child.
rem handled their canes, stepped to
the march and sang perfectly. The
entertainment closed by a dismis-
sion from four little girls by song
and benediction, which was very
impressive. Then came Santa and
with a great horn blew on the wheel
of the great windmill, on which was
written "Peace On Earth; Good
Will to Men," Then the presents
began to roll out of the mill, which
gladdened the hearts of the children,
both large and small.
The entertainment at the Christ
ian Church was first class. We
had not the pleasure of attending
and cannot report it. The music
and recitations were excellent and
the arbor was beautiful. The ladies
worked hard to make it a success.
! A Merry Christmas and Happy
New Year to the LEDGER and its
readers.
Protracted meeting at the Baptist
Church this week, conducted by
Elders Bib and Mitchell.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-12-27
Christmas Day SCRAPS"
HARRIS, A YELLOW NEGRO. BADLY
CUT BY ANOTHER NEGRO
NAMED RURk>.
1t is Believed Harris viii nip-tuath.
er Rev Among the Argroas-iH
Parties Arrested.

Christmas morning alb rt IL
O'Clock johnnie Harris and O!lv"r
Burks, along viii, other e.. ratl
friends, were drinking beer !r,m =
bottle in the old c1,!rt IF tie R'tg
Hotel, when Oliver thought Johnnie
was lmbiblng more at the Ger
mar beverage than vas his slara
and demonstrated with him to that
effect, telling Harris that basidre
being the offspring of canine nth
err he had a outlet like a hog. Har-
ris' sense Of honor moved him at
once, especially hat part of him
which held the beer bottle, and Oil
ver's head suffered the consequence.
Burks cut at Harris once or twice
with a pocket knife, and finally cut
a large cash in one of his sides be-
tween the lower rib and hip Joint.
This ended the fight. Harris was
too drunk to understand his danger
Gus condition. However, he was at
tended by a physician but refused to
60 or be taken home, and stood
around bleeding very badly till Mar
shal Kemp took him to the calaboose,
where his dangerous condition was
ascertained and he was taken hcme
to his family in east Mexico. He is
not expected to live through to night.
Harris was formerly an employe at
Hardin College and a married man.
Oliver Burks was night bell boy
at the Ringo Hotel and is a youth of
only about Is Or 10 years. He was
Immediately arrested after the fight
and is now keeping "Boze" Cum
ningham company in the County
Jail.
There was another negro fight yes
about noon in front of the
lntelligencer Office. John Calwell
and Ed. Brown had some misunder-
standing and Brown chased Calwell
down towards the Intelligencer office
JOHN ran to his brother Irwin,
generally known as ''Wick-wack,"
Tor protection. "Wick-wack" and
swore a good deal but did no
lighting of consequence, save that
patches of skin were left on the
But Brown, being drunk,
on up to the corner near
he Boston Shoe Store, and contin-
led to think aloud publicly about
what had happened down the street,
ill Squire Winscott, thinking it his
luty to suffering humanity, marched
he said Edward up to the cooler"
n the City Hall, where he Ian
over night. Tuesday was
indeed a memorable Christmas. :
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-12-27
PRAIRIE VIEW ITEMS.

Correspondence of the Ledger.
PRAIRIE VIEW, Dec. 26.-Mr.
John Robinson is visiting in Illinois.
Born, to Jack Morley and wife, a
son.
Miss Elizabeth Rodgers, of Boone
county, is spending a week with
Miss Mamie Gamble.
Miss Minnie West and brothers
are spending the holidays with Mrs.
X. n. West.
Arthur, Dicus is home from Kan
sas for the holidays.
Bethel's snow ball and trees were
enjoyed. All the children did rseli.
Prairie Views tree looked well and
We suppose the exercises were good,
but owing to the screams of al in
FAINT who commenced with the ex-
e~rcises and held out to the last We
were unable 10 hear them. AtBethel
| someone changed the lines on Mac.
CANDLES horses and he, in trying
TO guide his horses ran them of a
~culyert, throwing the occupants out
and demoIishing the buggy. Mrs.
Ed. Gamble was caught under it and
hurt right badly bat not seriously.
Miss Electra Withers jumped and
was considerably shaken up. The
rest were uniniured. Mothers and
fathers should zee that their boysare
in the church when they go there.
This is not the first time horses have
been meddled with while the owners
were in church.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-12-27
MOLINE ITEMS.
of the Ledger.

Correspondence of the Ledger.
MOLINE, Dec. ga merry
Christmas and a happy New Year
to the LEDGER and its force.
E. NJ. Beamer came home to
spend the holidays this week.
Robert Beam and Mr.. Gray Will
son will spend Christmas near
Strother, Monroe county.
George, Brateher while riding on
the running gear ofhis wagon Tues
day, caught his foot between the
brake and a stump, breaking his
leg below the knee, but is now get
ting along as well as could be ex-
pected.
Ed. Cauthorn sold a load of cat
tie Friday to W. J. Bolts for $37
per head.
The loss of horses in this and
surrounding neighborhoods in the
past two weeks is heavy. Even with
the skillfull assistance of DR.. VIM.
King, they still continue to die.
Miss Lille Beam, who has been
the guest of her cousin, Miss Rosa
Beam, for the past week, returned
home to Strother Friday.
Miss Lena Bolts came home from
Columbia last week to spend the
holidays.
Social parties are now all the 90
and those who are socially inclined
are going.
Nerd Gahan and Jess johnson,
who have been contemplating a trip
to St. Louis this week, will spend
the holidays at home.
&. A. Wilson bought a lot Of cat.
tie Saturday from Joseph Barnes.
Miss Lizzie Hall, of Seed Tick,
is the guest of Miss Ola Hizer this
week.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-12-27
FREE HONE
Catarrh Cures by Thousands by DIR.
Hartman.

The symptoms of chronic catarrh
vary according to the stage and ex-
act location of the disease. The first
stage Of catarrh of the nose and head
produces discharge from the nose,
sneezing, pain in the eyes and fore
head, weak, and sometimes watery
eyes, occasionally loss of memory.
In the last stage the discharge
ceases, and dry, offensive scabs form
in the nose, polpi growths sometimes
form in one or both nostrils, and the
pain in the eyes and head is much
less. Unless something is done to
prevent, the catarrh will follow the
mucous membrane into the lungs,
where it will he followed by cough,
night sweats, rapid loss OF flesh and
the other dread symptoms of con-
sumption.
To all such people DR.. Hartman's
treatment comes as a great boon. 1t
is only necessary to send name and
address to DR.. Hartman, Columbus,
and complete directions for
first months treatment will be sent
Not only is it more successful
in curing catarrh than the treatment
of the catarrh specialists, but it is in
the reach of every person in this
land. A medicine which is the prin-
part of DR.. Hartman's treat
ment, known as Peru ma, can be
bought at any drug store, and is a
without equal for catarrh in
all FERNS, coughs, colds, bronchitis,
consumption, and all climatic dis
eases of winter. Each bottle is &c.
,ompanied with complete directions
or use.
Address the Peru ma Drug Man
lfacturing Company, Columbus,
for copy of their latest ca
:arrh book. Sent free to any adj
iress.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-12-27
RUSH HILL lens.
Correspondence of the Ledger

Correspondence of the Ledger
RUSH HILL, Mo-, December 90
You may call this hard times if you
want TO, but if you only had the
pleasure of attending our Christmas
tree we would have convinced you
differently. The church was so
crowded people were turned away.
The programme was splendid.
Myers Bros. have just opened up
a livery and feed stable.
Fred Feutz has bought the Katy
Dunbar property in Rush Hill and
will move to town soon.
j. G.. Mitchell has rented the
Madice farm.
R. II. McClintic shipped three
car loads of cattle and one car load
of hogs to Chicago Tuesday.
Hampton & Brown bought four
car loads of cattle in Kansas City
and unloaded here last week, and
will teed seven miles north of here.
Mrs. Lapae, of Ottowa, H., is
visiting her daughter, Mrs. W. R.
Maxwell.
w. NJ. Lawrence, of Wrightville,
H., is visiting friends here.
w. NJ. Hirth and brothers are
spending Christmas at home.
Tanning Bros. returned home
Sunday.
Henry and Eldrage Myers r
visiting relatives here, but will soon
to Valley Falls, Kas.
Remember the big oyster and
turkey supper New Years night
given by the Rush Hill Lodge, l..
0. 0. F. Everybody invited to at
tend.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-12-27
RE>ULU TIUNS OF RESPECT.
TO the Memory of Bro. Hiram Helm
baugh.

WHEREAS, The Angel of Death hav.
ing entered our Lodge since our last
meeting and taken from us the worthy
mem Der mentioned above; therefore,
be it
Resolved, That we enter his name
upon the death-roll Of our Lodge with
feelings of deepest sorrow, fully real
izing that we have lost an earnest and
faithful supporter in our brotherhood.
He was yer in sympathy with the
work of u Lodge, and was among
the first to respond when a call for aid
was made. The early death of this
once robust member should admonish
all to be prepared for that last event.
ResoiUed, That we extend our sin
cere heartfelt sympathy to the mourn
ing wife, relatives and friends and
commend them to Him who tempers
all things to the good of man.
JAMES r. TODD,
JAMES A. CRAIG, Com.
J.. A. MCCONNAHY,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-12-27
AN EARLY BLAZE.
III. A. FOrgey's Beer Depot
huined by Fire Early This
Morning-A Case OF Spon-
taneous Combustion.

The wholesale beer depot at 215
West Anderson street, owned by H.
A. forgey, OF this city, and man.
aged by Mr.. Frank Sutton, caught
fire Saturday morning and the util-
ity of the building was destroyed,
besides considerable beer that was
stored in the basement.
a few minutes after 2 O'Clock this
morning night watchmen Barnett
and Ship smelt smoke, and after
searching several alleys and by.
streets, finally located the fire at the
heer depot on Anderson street. The
flames, although raging furiously
within, had not yet brok en- out of
the building. The alarm was given,
manager Sutton aroused and imme.
diate action was taken by the fire
company and the first arrivals to
quench the fire. Fron N $50 until
$50 O'Clock they wrestied with the
flames and finally put them out,
enough water being used to fill the
Moberly water works reservoir. The
building was a brick structure. The
tire evidently started in the base
ment IN one o. the walls, which was
packed with saw dust. The general
opinion is that the fire was caused
from spontaneous combustion within
this basement wall. The fire did
not start near the stove
There was $500 insurance on the
building, which was valued at$l0OOi
or $1,000. On the beer there was
$500 Insurance, which was not its
full value. 1t is not known whether
all of the beer is spoiled.
Proprietor Forgey is out OF town
business but has been wired for.
1t is not known whether he will re-
build his depot or not. All the val
liable business books were saved.
The furnishings went up with the
smoke The brick walls are still
standing.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-12-27
SKINNER

Correspondence of the Ledger.
SKINNER, December 25.-Corn is
selling at from BIC to 40c per bushel.
John Harrison delivered his fine
lot of hogs last week.
Fern Glen School closed last Fri
day. Many were out TO witness the
exercis, 8. Miss Mary McGee had
charge of the school and is liked by
all.
John Mcdowell, Jr., returned
home from Middle Grove, where he
has been attending school, to spend
vacation.
j. w. Brown, of Kansas, has
been visiting his sister, Mrs. Alex
Bruce, the past week.
The dance at Mr.. John Blum'e
last Thursday night was a success
in every respect. Hope John vii
favor Us by another as good in the
near future.
+. l.. Bruce left Saturday on 8
| visit and business trip &c Clarkes'
burg.
K. s. Mcdowell made a flying
visit to Monroe County last week.
All the schools having a Ions
term dismissed a week for holidays
The debating society at Contra
is a grand success.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-12-27
TULIP ITEMS.
of the LEDGER.

Correspondence OF the LEDGER.
TULIP, Dec. 26.-Mrs. NJ. r.
Enoch, north of Tulip, died on the
21st ult. of typhoid fever and heart
failure. Mrs. Enoch was a good
woman and leaves a host of friends
and relatives to mourn her death.
Mrs. Newton Mahan, who has
been dangerously sick, is much better
at this time.
There was a big turkey shoot at
Tulip Saturday night and most all
of the boys had turkey for Christ
mas.
Rev. G. A. Perkins preached his
farewell sermon at Friendship Sun
day. He had faithfully served the
church at that place for eight years.
DR.. Johnson and DIR. Allen came
in from St. Louis Saturday to spend
the holidays with their parents and
friends.
There was a large crowd in Tulip
Saturday and Monday and our mer-
chants all enjoyed a good trade.
DIR. Frank Hulen and his brother,
Amos, of Millersburg, visited their
mother at this place last week.
The entertainment given by Miss
Graves at the Anderson school house
last Friday night IA a grand sue
cess and reflected great credit on the
teacher and pupils.
DR.. Thos. Turner and MissBennie
Fields, of Kirksville, are visiting
their parents during the holidays.