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The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-01-24
PITHY POINTS.
Happenings Throughout the Region Chron-
icled for Hasty Perusal.


icled for Hasty Perusal.
Gilberton will have a leap year party.
A reliable advertiser of facts, MAX
Levitt.
Il. E. Coogan will rebuild the recently de-
stroyed hotel property at Lakeside.
Charles Reilly, of Gilberton, is at the
Miners hospital suffering from broken leg
Luzerne county has fourteen murder
trials notwithstanding they have county
detective.
Louis Rinck has been chosen superintend-
ent of the Union Sunday school at St.
Nicholas.
Rats ate the charter of the Slavonic Society,
at Shamokin, and the organization has dis
banded in consequence.
A deed has been recorded at Pottsville for
a lot in Shenandoah from David r. James
ct al to Martha Hough.
A new council of the Jr. o. L. A. NJ. will
be instituted at Auburn on Saturday evening,
with thirty-one members.
Seven men want to be Squire in the
Middle ward of Pottsville. The office is
worth, in fees 81 800 year.
Mount Carmel has a bawdy house, and the
local papers are using their best endeavors to
rid the town of the undesirable den.
In the case of the Shenandoah Cracker
Company VS.. George Merit, of Pottsville,
Judgment by agreement was entered.
| Master Mechanic Campbell, of the Lehigh
Valley Railroad, formerly of Delano, is
| lying critically i'll at his home in Buffalo.
| There will be a shooting match at Girard-
vile on February Sth and main on the 10th.
The latter will be between the birds of
Hogan and Smicker.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-01-24
The Borough Takes Action.

John W. Phillips president of the Borough
Council of Mahanoy City, caused an unusual
proceedings to be taken by that body last
evening. The meeting was called to take
action in reference to remonstrances filed
against the Kaier Brewery and others en-
gagged in the liquor traffic. The proceed
ings lasted until midnight, and finally re-
suited in resolutions being adopted request
ing the court to reissue the license against
which remonstrances have been filed.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-01-24

JoNRsTowN, Pa, Jan. 24-While a
farmer and his son We're chopping wood
on Bunker Hill, near this place, the father
was startled by the cries of the lad, and,
turning round, found the latter struggling
with a catamount, or wildcat. When the
animal saw the man it took fight. The
lad was terribly scratched, but will re-
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-01-24
FOR SALE.

Our entire line of woOlen underwear MUST
BE SOLD. Red flannel shirts sold at 81 25
now rs cents. Drawers at the same price
Fine natural wool Shirts sold at 81 40, now
IS cents. DR.. Wright's underwear, sold al
$3.50 a suit, now $500. Buy them at once
as they won't occupy our shelves very long
At MAX LEVITS, up-to-date halter and
gents furiisher, 10 East Centre street
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-01-24

The conferees elected at the Democratic
primaries on Tuesday night convened in the
Council chamber last night and nominated Il
borough ticket for the election to be held on
the 18th of next month. John Burns was
made chairman and Joseph Peters secretary.
James McKeon was nominated for High
Constable and George Ploppert for Borough
Auditor by unanimous vote, and the conferees
were in session but "A few minutes.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-01-24

A Lithuanian residing in the First ward
and named John Showdes was probably
fatally injured at the st. Nicholas colliery
this afternoon. He was walking along the
railroad track from the breaker to the slope
to get his pay when an empty car running by
gravity to the slope struck and knocked him
down. The unfortunate man fell under the
car. His left arm was pulled out at the
shoulder and his skull was crushed.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-01-24

Jacob Jones and Mrs. John WalfOrt, of Mt.
Carmel, who eloped few weeks ago and re-
turned to their homes on Saturday when
requested to by policeman, have again
disappeared. 1t is not known where they
have located but it is supposed theyare again
in Pottsyille.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-01-24
The Highest Salary.

A correspondent asks; What is the
highest salary paid in the United States, and
who receives it?" The highest salary paid
by the United States is $4,000; this is paid
to the President. number of heads of cor
porations receive salaries equal to this.
1t is said that George r, Roberts, President
of the Pennsylvania Railroad Company, gets
SlOO 900 year this is the largest salary
paid TO any private person anYwhere.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-01-24
Verdict AgaInst the Borough.

In the suit of Efie c. Daubert against the
borough of Pottsvile, an action for dam
ages, the jury returned a verdict awarding
Miss Daubert $3.50 The lady sustained per
manent injuries to one of her arms by falling
over projecting stone ON the sidewalk on
Schuylkill avenue, the point where the mis-,
hap occurred being dark at the time.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-01-24
Killed i'm a Court Room.

WAUKEGAN, Ills, Jan. 24-Daniel Cort
and Joseph Backer, two farmers, had a
quarrel about fences and they were ar
rested. In the court the former drew re-
volver and fired at Becker but the ball
struck a witness named Dillon and killed
him. Cort was committed for trial.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-01-24
scheifly House For Sale.

The property and good will of the Scheitly
House, on North Main street, is offered for
sale, The proprietor contemplates locating
in the South. For further particulars apply
at the Scheifiy House. 12-16tf
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-01-24

Manassas Dietrich, brother of Poor Di-
rector Dietrich, and shoemaker at the aims
house. died yesterday Of cataTh Of the
stomach. Isaac Morgan, of Gimrdyille, has
been agreed upon for the position, but the
appointment will not be announced until
after the funeral on Monday.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-01-24

George b. Luks son of DR.. E. c. Luks,
formerly druggist of this town, is now in
Cuba making illustrations for the Philadel-
phia Evening Bulletin. Mr.. Luks was for
some time special artist on the Philadelphia
Press, but accepted the Bulletins offer in
December to go TO Cuba. His sketches are
eagerly sought after. 1t is pleasing TO his
numerous friends here to learn of his success
and raDid advancement
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-01-24

The Frackvlle and Gilberton Heat and
Light Company is now in full operation, and
has one of the most complete plants in the
county. The boroughs of Frackville, Gilber-
ton and Girardville are Illuminated by arc
lights from this system
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-01-24
RemoYal. RemoYal.

Strouse, the ieweler, wishes to inform his
friends and the public that he has moved his
stock of watches, diamonds and jewelry to
the Klein building, on North Main street,
opposite Beddall's hardware store. Repairing
a speciality.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-01-24

The next event of the season. and one
which promises to prove very interesting is
the ''gO" between Chas. johnson aud
'scaldy" Bill which takes place at Free
land, ON Wednesday evening, the Goth inst.
The winner receives purse of S400. Special
trains will run to Hazleton after the fight.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-01-24

Mahanoy Plant will shut down for repairs
ON Saturday. The coal on this division will
all he moved to market via the Gordon
planes, during the time of the suspension at
Mahanoy Plane.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-01-24
MIR. O,Hnra,s Intentions.

From the Mahanoy City Record
Little can be learned concerning the
intention of Michael O'Hara, now owner of
the Mansion House stable buildings, and it is
doubted in some quarters if Mr.. O'HaH has
fully decided himself. Several months ago,
it is said, he talked of occupying the stables
bimscf with the livery business, in connec-
ton with a furniture house, but many doubt
whether he will do anything for year. The
present tenant, Messrs. Smith and Campion,
have Dot been advised. Mr.. O'Haa does an
excellent livery business in Shenandoah
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-01-24
Conl 4 iron Co. Pny pays.

The employees of the p. & R. c. & l, Co.,
in the Gilberton district were paid to-day.
Those in the Mahanoy City district will be
paid tomorrow afternoon.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-01-24

A fine cherry front with French plate
glass windows also fine cherry hat case
suitable for millinery or a hat store. For
information call at l.. Refowich's, 10 and 12
South Main street. 1-11-1aw4t.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-01-24

There has been some discussion relative to
the effect of an act recently created relative
to boroughs with but one ward or election
district. The Commissioners have issued the
following "Those having but one election
district seven Councimen shall be elected at
the coming election. Two for one year, two
for two years and three for three years.
Those whose time have not expired will sit
jointly with the new ones to be elected until
the respective terms of the old ones expire"
The boroughs of Auburn, Fnckville, Gordon,
Landingville, Middleport, Mt. Carbon, New
Philadelphia New Ringgold, Orwigsburg,
Palo Alto, Pinegrove, Tower City and York
willie will come under this act.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-01-24
A RARE
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l am about to make a bona
fde reduction in my stock in
order to make room for another
remodelling of my store and will
sell at greatly reduced prices what
is left of my excellent assortment
Of overcoats and heavy suits for
men, boys and children This is
no shop-worn, old style or mis6t
stock, but just what 1 have been
selling for at least double the money.
TO make room for necessary a1tera-
tions in my store / must sacrifice
the goods. Call and inspect them.
L. GOLDIN,
Mammoth Clothing House,
9 & ii S. rIain Street.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-01-24

"An ounce of prevention is better than a
pound of cure" DIR. Woods Norway Pine
Syrup prevents consumption by curing colds,
and ali similar lung troubles.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-01-24
Observation-Disclosures.

Why suffer with Coughs, Colds and La
Grippe when Laxative Bromo Quinine will
cure you in one day. Put up in tablets con-
venient for taking. Guaranteed to cure, or
money refunded. Price, 20 cents. For sale
by Kirlin's Pharmacy.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-01-24

Eczema of the scalp, or Scald Head, even in
lis most severe form is never-failingly cured
by Doan's Ointment, the surest specific for
OH itchiness of the skin.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-01-24
ScheinY Hnnse.

Hot lunch tonight.
Oysters CLAIMS
At the bar: All the delicacies of the season
in every style
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-01-24

HOODS PILLS cure Liver Ills,
Biliousness, Indigestion, Headache.
A please mt S,'ef n All Druggists.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-01-24

The snow has come You will want rubber
boots now Why not buy them at factory
prices at the Factory Shoe Store, j. A
Meyer, manager, l-20-tf
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-01-24

Buy Keystone flour. Be sure that the
name LEssIG & BAER Ashland, Pa, is
printed on every sack.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-01-24
AImshouse Employe Dead.

Mandolins and guitars, new stock just re-
ceived at Brumm's. l-22-tf
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-01-24
Make no Mistake

But cali at JAMES GOODMAN & Co.'S, to-
morrow for your dressed turkey, chicken
and geese. Also full line of fruits and
vegetables of every description. 1t
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-01-24
Boartlers Wanted.
George B, LuIls i'm Cuba.

Wanted three steady boarders at 215 Nortl
Main street. 1-23-3t
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There's just what You Want.
Mahanoy plane to Shut Down.

Pan-Tina (25c) for coughs and colds. A
Gruhler Bros, drug store.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-01-24

The Right Name in the Right Place.
Pan-Tina for coughs and colds 25c. Al
Gruhlor Bros, drug store
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-01-24

Don't Let Anybody Interfere, But
Take Pan-Tina for coughs and colds, 25c
At Gfuhler Bros, drug store.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-01-24

Even catarrh, that dread breeder of con-
sumption, succumbs to the healing influences
ofThOmas' Electric Oil.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-01-24

Kid YOURSELF OF Kheumatism
Buy Red Flag Oil 25c. At Gruhler Bros
drug store
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-01-24

nor RENT.--The building now occupied by
II Michael Schneider, the North Main street
confectioner after April 1st, 1896 Contains
store room and 10 rooms for dwelling purposes,
Apply at William Neiswinter's livery stables,
corner Coal and Main streets. i-20tf
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-01-24
MISCELLANEOUS.

nor SALE.-Three first-class show cases, all
IT in good condition, suitable for fancy goods
&c. viii be sold at a bargain. No 81
North Main street. 1-l4-tf
The Butler weekly times., 1896-08-06
McKIBBE S

A. Z. Edrington was at Lamar
Monday on business
Silver Dick Bland was nominated
for congress in the Eighth District
Tuesday by acclamation.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. W. Graves, Capt
H. c. Clark, j. G. Mcdonald, john
Trimble and others are spectators at
the state convention.
Mrs. Herman will please call at
this office and get the jersey coat lost
by her little boy at the picnic
grounds the 4th The coat was re-
turned to this office by Mr.. Sam
White.
The democrats Of East Boone
township are making arrangements
to hold a ratification meeting at
Merwin Saturday night. Harvey c.
Clark and other speakers will be
present. A silver club will be organ.
lied.
Geo. Randall, one of Bates coun
tvs oldest and most substantial citi-
zens, died at his home near Culver,
Monday afternoon. His death was
caused from cancer OF the stomach.
The deceased was aged about ~
years.
The ratification meeting at Hume
Saturday last was largely attended.
G. W. Ellis and Harvey Clark were
orators Of the occasion. A club with
$50 signers was organized compos-
ed Of free silver democrats, reput.
llcans and populists.
At the time Of going to press the
TIMES WAS unable to get any news
from the democratic state convention
in session at Jefferson City, further
than that Judge Gibson, of Kansas
City, was made temporary chairman.
Lon V. Stephens will be nominated
for governor on the first ballot. The
conyention is big one and no doubt
| harmony will exist and strong tic.
| ket named
The Butler weekly times., 1896-08-06
BUTTER WEEKLY TINES
LOCAL ITEMS

Good SO acre farm for sale -
So If. J. A SILvERs.
The Bryan club at Rich Hill mum
bers 80 members.
The EXCESSIVE heat during the
past week about paralyzed business
Of all kinds.
Mayor Graves, of Nevada. spent
Sunday in the city. Mr.. Graves
owns the Laclede hotel.
Miss Mollis Dimmitt. of Kansas
City, arrived in the city Monday to
visit her sister, Mrs. J. r Davis.
j. B. Hix, of Adair county, Mo.
visiting his old friend and school
mate, J. n. Sharp, OF Passaic.
W. I. Minnick, prominent citi,
zen OF Lock Springs, No. is visiting
his daughter, Mrs. J. W. Mcclure.
1t is reported that $50 signed the
Bryan and Sewall roll at Rich Hill
saturday evening, many of them
republicans.
Eighteen persons diedin st. Louis
iast week from the excessive heat.
There was over one thousand pros.
trations.
A campaign buttoa vendor passing
through the city the other day said
ne sold ten Bryan buttons to eae
Tor Mckinley.
The two.bicycles stolen from Nc
Aisslck X Son in this city the other
Jay We're found at Clinton, where
TIE boys had sold them.
John Rocks lost & valuable horse
lasf week. The heat was too great
ior him and be dropped dead in the
harness while drawing a load of rock.
The Butler weekly times., 1896-08-06
The Balm Wagon,
Best on earth,
Deacon Bros. & Co.

Brother Atkeson is having a hard
time finding out where he is at.
Rev. j. F. Watkins has returned
from his trip to Excelsior Springs,
where he spent a week or so for his
health.
The republicans OF Prairie town
ship have organized a Mckinley club
with 40 members. Now let US hear
from the free silver boys OF that
township.
". L. Duyall has returned from
his trip east. He was accompanied
by his cousin, Miss Lena Judy, Of
Mackinaw, Ills, who will visit rela-
tives for short time.
This is the year that the young
men are coming to the FROST and
this is the year that Havey c. Clark
is to be elected prosecuting at
torney. The young men of the
county are for him and so are the
old men.
Mrs. Will Anderson and three
bright little children, and Miss
Q
The Butler weekly times., 1896-08-06
o0puiIStS State Ticket.

For Governor-O. d. Jones Of
Knox. For Lieutenant Govsrnor-
J. II. Hills OF Harrison. For Aud
itor-Sheridan Webster Of ST
Louis. For Treesurer-G. 0.
Wood OF Charlton. For Attorney
General F. Z. Richie Of st. Louis.
For Railroad Commissioncr-D.
II. Cowen of Cnristia For ST.
preme Judge-John II. Vorhis of
Livingston For Judge Of Kansas
City Court OF apppeals-G. n.
Elliott OF Kansas City. For Judge
st. Louis Court OF Appeals-J. ".
North OF Neosno. For Electors at
laroe-G. 7. D-lnoree OF Kansas
City and I. b. Anderson OF Pettiz
county.
The Butler weekly times., 1896-08-06

Col. Warner Lewis, father of the
young man the republicans have
nominated fer governor, refuses to
support his son for Office on the
republican ticket.
There is little difference between
professional foot racing and horse
racing. You bet your money and
take chances Of being jockeyed. The
race is not always wen oy the swift.
Along this line some of our Butler
boys, we understand, have paid for
experience, and they got it. Next
time they will know better.
Uncle Jim Graves started his
steam cider press Saturday. Here.
after the mill will be run three DAYS
each week, Tuesday, Thursday and
Saturday. He will sell CIDER at the
mill for lOc per gallon and delivered
at zoe. The capacity of the mill is
about 20 barrels day. The TINES
force returns many thanks to Uncle
Jim for his kindness in presenting
the office with gallon of nice sweet
cider. The mill is located in the
east part Of town.
j. H. Sherman, who has Just re-
turned from a trip through Bates
county, says the farmers generally
are Bryan men and all the miners
are for free silver.-Frank Duncan
and Young Heck, injured by pow
der explosion at Panama, are getting
well, the former very rapidly though
the soles of his feet came off Heck 8
right arm was burned nearly off and
he is not doing SO we'll as Duncan.
Corn he says is as fine in Bates as he
ever saw. Flax runs from l to
bushels to the acre-Nevada Mail.
Friday night ". G. Burt, villain
living in Austin Texas, bound bis
wife hand and foot and then threw
her in the cistern. Not content
with this he Drained his two child.
rem 2 and 1 years of age and threw
them in the cistern after THEN
mother. The next morning he
told the neighbors not to use wate l
from the cistern as it had beer
polluted with q drowned cat Ther
Burt left town and has not beer
heard Of since His brothers have
offered a reward Of $500 for hi
capture.
Col. J. G Hudson and Z T Dye
Of Metz, were attending probate
business here to day. II met Jacol
Hood said Col. Hudson ''who i
here from the state Of New York
visiting his nephew, Seward Hood
OF Metz township Mr., Hood sait
that from the way the silver senti
ment Is growing il New York, Brya,
and Sewali will carry that state
The farmers and laboring people ar
taking hold Of the matter with I
viu1." Col. Hudson says that there
are five republicans in Metz town
ship. that he knows Of. tha. will vot'
t9r Bryan and Sewall. He don
know Of geld democrat in tia
part OF tie country.-Sevada Mail
The Butler weekly times., 1896-08-06
B. Sure You Are RICH.

Aud then 20 ahead # your blood
Is impure, your appetite failing. your
nerves weak. you may be sure ths.
Hoods Sarsapas!Ila is what you
reed. Then take 10 substitute. r.
sist upon Hoods ana only Hoods
This is the medicine which has the
largest sales II the world. Hoods
sS;;..rsapariIia is the One Tru- B!ool
Purifier
The Butler weekly times., 1896-08-06

instead OF 2 P. N, es previously an.
nounced. The mem bers of the COM
mittee and candidates are requested
to be present.
Geo. 0. Thompson, one of Bates
countys substantial citizens and
farmers from near Adrian. renews
for 81.
Mat King. OF Hog Skin, Lone
Oak township, plead guilty to steal
ing check reins and pole straps from
Earl Fox, in the justice court at
Rich Hill and was given twenty days
in jail.
Sam Baker, lad II years of age,
living at Magnolia, a station seven
miles southeast of Holden had both
feet cut OF by a passing freight
train which he attempted to board
Sunday last.
A head end collision OF passenger
engines took place about mile east
OF Bosworth Monday, and nine or
ten persons were badly injured
The report also has it that several
persons were killed. Both trains
were badly wrecked
Mrs. Morgan is dangerously sick
from the effects of paralysis at the
residence of her granddaughter,
Mrs. Nettie Fisher. She was
stricken last week and owing to
her age and the seriousness of the
case, the family have little or no
hopes for her recovery.
They say that Bryan is too young,
being only 36 years of age. Alexan
der the great conquered the world
and died before he was that ola.
Napolean was younger than Bryan
when he conqured Europe. Bryan
is all ri ght. Some men know more
at 80 than others do at 75.-Ex.
George Smith, one of Butler s
popular aud enterprising l;verymen,
has just received from Kansas City
a new cab. 1t is a handsome affair
and the the people should appreci,
ate the enterprise of Mr.. Smith in
investing his money in this vehicle
by giving him liberal patronage.
You come to tell US that the great
cities are in favor of the gold stand
ard. I tell you that the great cities
rest upon these broad and fertile
prairies. Burn down your cities and
leave our farms, and your great
cities will spring up again by magic.
But destroy our farms and the grass
will grow in the streets of every city
In the country w. J. BRYAN
The many friends OF Mrs L p.
Sice.off, and that means everybody
in Butler, will be glad to learn that
she is in the city, the guest of her
sister, Mrs. Geo Tucker. she is
now living at Fayette, Mo, and the
family are all well and prosperous
OF course Mrs. Siceloff will enjoy
her visit among old friends.
Candidate Lewis after denouncine
Democrats as anarchists, says thai
: "Whom they crown today, they
cruelty to morrow. He probably
had in his mind bis own experiences
, Several years ago the Democrat:
gave Mr.. Lewis an Office, but vher
, he hopped, they took great pleasure
: in crucifyipg his ambition at th,
L polls Clinton Democrat.
The daily Tribune at Rich Hill ha
suspended. The proprietors discon
continued the publication of tn
daily because it did not pay, that i
the reason given. Rich Hill is no
town for two daily papers, and tn
? Review being established, retain
the field. The Tribune was a sp]en
did local paper and the TIMES is sor
: ry to lose its welcome visits, but th
r reason for stopping it was goo'
e one and the boys did right.
! The TINES was complim
! Monday by call from J. D. Burch
, Of pawnee, Oklahoma. He was Oh
q his way home from Chicago