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The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-05-05
PennsyIyanIa.s New state Treasurer.

HARRISBURG, May 5.-Benjamin ]. Hay
wood yesterday took the oath of office as
state treasurer. Major James e. Barnett,
deputy secretary of the commonwealth,
administered the oath Mr.. Haywood sue
oeeds Colonel Samuel NJ. jackson, under
whom he has served as cashier the past
two years. Governor Hastings gave a din
ner at the executive mansion last evening
in honor of the retiring state treasurer.
Mr.. Haywood has appointed Major Henry
G. Greenawalt, of Franklin county,
cashier of the state treasury. Mr. Green.
await now holds the position of assistant
cashipr
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-05-05
EVENING HERALD
TUESDAY, MAY ;, 1896.
Plank Ridge washery.

Work at the Plank Ridge washery of the
p. x r. c. IL Co., is progressing rapidly,
and it is expected to be in operation by the
18th inst. The carpenters will, it is expected,
complete their work to-day, but Foreman
Sterner has considerable work yet to do lay
ing pipes. tracks, etc 1t is expected to ship
400 to 500 tons Of coal daily equal to the out
put of a fair-szed colliery 1t will not ship
any larger sized coal than pea, the demand
for which, and for buckwheat exceeds the
capacity of the collieries during periods
when work is restricted to half and three
quarter time.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-05-05
A Fatal Drive.

Ransloe Boone, a prominent merchant and
general grain dealer of st. Clair, met
sudden death last evening while out driving
with his wife. The accident occurred on the
public road between st. Clair and Port
Carbon, and was caused by horse he was
driving becoming unmanageable and dashing
over steep embankment. The two inmates
Of the carriage were thrown to the bottom,
and Mr., Boone died almost instantly while
his wife was so badly injured that little hope
of her recovering is entertained. When the
unfortunate couple were found by two young
men Mr. Boone was still breathing but could
not speak, and placing Mrs. Boone in their
carriage they drove her to st. Clair. Mr..
Boones death is mourned throughout the
county, as he was man of extensive
acquaintance. He married Anna Eliza
Hughes of Catawissa, and they have nine
children. telephone message from St
Clair this afternoon states that Mrs Boone
will recover.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-05-05
Licenses Trnnsferred.

The following licenses were transferred
From Henry w, Brett, retail license in
Cressona, to Frank Sennet; from Mrs.
Barbara Dimmerlng, retail license in York
vile, to II. w. Brett; from Fred. Fox retail
license in Kline township, to J. II. O'Donnell;
from Charles Ladurks, Fifth ward of Shen-
andoah, to VIM, Wanslow; from E. T, Kater,
First ward Of Shenandoah, to Edward
O'Donnell; from Peter A. Puscayage, First
ward of Shenandoah, to August Csuytowsky;
from Patrick Murphy, West ward, of Gilber-
ton, to Patrick A. Murphy; from Frank
Pepper, Second ward of Ashland, to Frank
Boschee.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-05-05

William H. Lee, brother of School Director
John T. Lee of town. died yesterday at his
home in st, Clair, aged 81 years. The de-
ceased was run down by an electric car at
Pottsville last August and suffered the am
putation of the left leg below the knee and a
bad crushing of the right. The immediate
cause of death was dropsy. He is survived
by his wife and one daughter, Mrs. Nathan
Redding, of Redclife, Colorado. The de-
ceased was member of the X. of P. and l.
o. of r. NJ
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-05-05
Press Club Meeting.

The Mahanoy Valley Press Club will hold
their second meeting at Girardville, in
O'Neill's hall, this evening. All represesta-
tiyes of the press are requested to be present,
as very important business will be acted upon.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-05-05

A pleasant birthday party was rendered
Miss Lottie Reese by number of her friends
at her home on East Centre street. The
little folks enjoyed themselves immensely
and refreshments were served, Miss Reese
was also the recipient of several presents.
Among those present were the following
Jennie Goldin Fannie Weeks, Hannah Supo-
witt, Ida Andrews, Jennie Knelly, Fannie
Godin, Mollie Ryan. Mary Dalius, Maggie
Foley Rose Refowich, Stella Levine, Mary
Rowe, Nellie Scanlan, May Powell Sallie
Devers, Alice Beddall and Tessie Lauterstein
and Harry Goldin, John Quinn, Isadore
Levine Albert Haskey, B. and L. Lauter-
stein Roy Levine, James Cleary, Harvey
Wells, John Hunter, Homer Straub, Charles
Gaul Hyman Reiowich, Harry Mellet, James
aud X. Cary, Alfred Lawson, Andrew Knelly,
David Yaston and Claude Davis.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-05-05

This week swivel silks best make, 25 cents
per yard worth SOC. Brocade lustre skirts,
only S1.9s. Shirt waists, in endless variety
at cut prices capes in rich new styles-cloth,
velvet or silk, plain or richly embroidered,
from soc up. Lancaster apron ginghams
still &c per yard.
J.. J. WILKINSON,
% S. Main st.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-05-05

A large and enthusiastic crowd last night
witnessed MAY Davenport's Burlesque Co. at
the academy. If applause tells the story,
the show was enjoyed highly by the audience
and will pack the house the remainder of the
week. The company is good A great many
new features; the girls were very pretty,
their forms were facinating. Boston Times
At Robbins opera house Saturday, May 9th
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-05-05
jas. Goodman y %.

Fresh lb. print creamery butter, 22c.
Fresh round print country roll butter, lsc
Fresh round tub butter per b.. lsc
Fresh eggs per doz., 12c.
Penna. potatoes, bushel lots, 25c.
4-9-tf 27 West Centre street
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-05-05

Robert Jones, one of the fleshy but active
members of the Columbia Hose Company,
stopped runaway horse in front of the
borough building to-day.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-05-05
20 Per Cent.

Reduction are the prices on our big line of
mems and boys russets and gondolas at
Womers shoe store. 4-2O-tf
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-05-05
Great Reductions

In Ladies' and Children's russell and fine
gondola shoes in endless varieties at
Womer's, 1874 n. Main street. 4-17-tf
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-05-05
The Election Tonight.

The triennial election ola superintendent of
the public schools of town will take place at
a meeting of the School Board tonight called
for that purpose.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-05-05
LINEN MARKING OUTFIT (!

With this outfit any one can put their
name on their clothing, handkerchicts, &c,
and it wont wash out It consists Of rubber
stamp with your name on and an indelible
pad which is always ready for use. Price
complete 40 cents.
We can supply any style rubber stamp
desired. 25O styles of type to select from.
HOOKS & BROWN
q North Main St.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-05-05

Buy your Oxfords at the Factory Shoe
Store. We have over 1000 pairs that were
made to sell for $50 and 81 co. The Factory
price is 9s cents, either black or tan.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-05-05
Sale OF Property.

James II. Morgan last night sold one of his
South Main street properties to John Slowick
for g. 100.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-05-05

No more books will be issued from the
public school library of town after Tuesday,
May 9Th, until the second Thursday of June
next but the library will be open at the
usual hours on Thursday and Saturday, of
each week, to receive them, and all persons
having books are requested to return them
at once BY order of the Library Committee.
5-2-5t. WM. r. TREzIsE, Librarian.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-05-05

Checks for the famous gold aluminium
table ware can only be had at the Factory
Shoe Store. We give them to every pur-
chaser
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-05-05

4 Good Thing for Bad Cough.
What? Pan-Tina, 25c. At Gruhler Bros.
drug store.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-05-05

NOR RENT.--A large double, well-lighted
II room, on the second floor, centrally located
with all modern conveniences, suitable for
office purposes. Apply at L. Refowichs clothing
house, 10 and l2 South Main street. 4-22-tf
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-05-05

The latest style and color in mems tan
shoe can be found at the
FACTORY SHOE STORE.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-05-05
MISCELLANEOUS.

nor SALE One third interest in the Eclipse
Il oil Company Call at No. 80 East Coal
stteet, Shenandoah, Pa. 0-l-lwk
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-05-05

DAv1NGs AND CRossINGs.-Parties desir-
| ing stone for pavings or crossings should
write to +. j. Folk, Shuman's Pa, or CONNER
cial Hotel, Shenandoah. 4-lS-lm
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-05-05

NOR SALE-A 3-story frame business prop
II erty on North Main street. One of the most
desirable properties i'm town. Apply to II. w
Shoemaker, Attorney-at-law, corner of Centre
and Market streets. 4-2}lm
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-05-05

NOR RSALE.-Dwellings No 215, 2l7, 2l9 22l,
L 223 and 225 East coal street. Most desirable
locations Apply to n 5. Robbins, Shenandoah
Lumber and Feed Company Office 4-2S-u
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-08
4 DIME FOR DIGESTION.
THE WAY TO HELP YOUR STOMACH
OUT OF DIFFICULTY.

When you are taken sick with pain IN
your stomach or chest. nausea, vomiting
headache. dizziness. nervousness. neural
sia. hatulence. constipation. mental de-
preston, weakness, languor loss of ap
petite and other similar symptoms. yol,
are infected with the poisons of midi
gested. food
Your stomach needs help.
A dime spent for Il sample bottle of the
Shaker Digestive Cordial win show Won
whether or not to expect help from that
source.
If you really are a dyspeptic. it will re-
iieve you after a few doses. If il does.
keep on till you're cured If not don +
take any more. you're no dyspeptjc
Indigestion or dyspepsia is "A dreadful
disorder. all the more that SO few people
believe in its dangerousness
That it because they don't die OF indi-
gestion. but Of rheumatism. consumDtion
pneumonia. and other diseases which they
would never have caught if their bodies
had mt been starved ana weakened with
Indigestion.
Shaker Digestive Cordial acts on the
food in your stomach and helps the djses-
tive juices to dissolve il. In this way /.
aids your stomach to do its work without
effort and creates new strength and life
for your whole body.
At druggists Ten cents for trial
bottle
Write to the Shakers ~ Reade Street
New York. for an interesting book
tues, topcol. nrtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-08

upon himself He thought the school
corporations should be left to the peo-
pie of Augusta. with no Intervention
of legislation. The police should he
selected for their ability. The people
should have control, and he was with
them, whatever be their minds in this
matter.
W. ii. Alien believed the council a
good school for the higher board, and
as for commissions did not believe in
their creation until it was found nee
essary.
Several spoke. and the special com
mittee present will doubtless call an
other meeting for some definite action
on the subjects discussed
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-08

good job for Uncle Sans gun
boats, instead of sending them to fash
ionable Southern coasts resorts, would
be to send them out on the hunt for
derelicts. IS the opinion Of Maine
schooner mate. The Atlantic is dot
ted all over with wrecks a dangerous
menace to navigation, the mate went
on To say 'fIaIf the time they can
not he made out until you are right
on top of them and it's good day if you
hit one. Ia as soon strike on a reef.
Many Of them are as treacherous as
reefs because oftentimes heavily
laden craft With her masts gone tVil
he even with the water and the waves
washing over her lt's had in the
night time
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-08
ILLUSTRATED WONDERS
OF the Land Of Mountains. Forests. Rivers.
Lakes Islands and Ocean,

Rev. Or. Baum of New York ana
Mr.. Fred NJ. Davies Of Rockland Win
lecture in City hall Thursday evening
Of this week ON the above subject.
They spent the summer ana fan in
Maine and New Hampshire taking
pictures. ard the entertainment IS said
lo he grand. The Rockland Courier
Gazette says:
The route traHersed by Dr. Baum
and Mr.. Davies was the Maine Coast
from Portland to PASSPORT, st. Georges
Bay. the ST. CroiX and ST. John Rivers
to Grand Falls. thence to the Fort
Fairfield and Caribou region to North
Twin Dam and Camp Gerrish. from
which point they made the ascent Of
MI katahdin. 50 miles away. Return
ing. they Went to the katahdin Iron
Works. MOoSehead Lake. the Rangeley
Lakes. Poland Springs. DiNVilie Notch
c0lebrock. Quebec over the Maine
Central To jefferson. Fabyans, MI
Washington, MI. Willard. Crawford 5
and Crowford Notch To Jackson North
Conway. and the Franconia Noun
tains All the interesting points along
this route We're photographed and the
panoramic views made from the
mountains are said to be among the
finest ever made in any part Of the
world
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-08

Inc following real estate transfers hav,
been recorded at the Office of the register
of deeds
| ATGI STA-Elizabeth NJ Mason L
margaret Mason, Land and buildings
valuable consideration. Margaret Nasor
70 Elizabeth NJ. Mason. land and build.
ings, consideration. Charles A. Miron tC
l-lzzic Miron, land. $500
tARMl NGDAI.E-lsaiah w Smith to
Rhoda W. Smith. land. s..
MANCH ESTER-W Willard II. Merrill Ia
alton.
MONMOuTH-Geor NJ Perkins to A.
V. Biaisdell land. $3.50.
NoRIH WAYNE--Fostina j. Gilmore
ana l-uette NJ Bowman to Efiie NJ Giles.
iand ana buildings. 81 and other consid-
Grafton.
oAk1.AND-John Fisher to Thomas J
ofaili. land, $1,000: Thomas }. 10 Franklin
H. Brann, land, 81 and other considera-
ton
PITTSTON-W William Il. Brann to Alex
ander Troup. land. 5000.
NASSA1-BORO-M Marshall Tilotson to
George ,. Halves. land ana buildings. 81
and other consideration.
WATERNllI.E- Sarah Desjardins to
Alec Peiletier. land, $1,000 Frederick D.
Nudd. Susie 6. Stewart, Mary A. Bart
lett to Franklin w. Johnson. land. sS6l ii
Mary Fred and George l.acomb 10 David
Neague. land, $50.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-08

The Atkinson great sale commenced
With d rush and is likely to continue a
long as the goods last. The prices be
ing plainly marked on every article
enables one to calmly consider the bar
balm offered whether j! win pay To pur-
chase in advance Of actual need as a
sort Of investment. Very many must
have decided toinvest onlhese grounds
or else very many We're in need of The
goods, fer they are rapidly disappear
ing. The best bargains cannot last
long. unless the whole stock can be 50
ClasSeu.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-08

vba Huntington Clothing Company
are putting some prelerreo s'"'N VII INV
market in the shape Of fine, ail-wool'
;n1ipo blue. regular Sl2-oo douo'e
., reefers. They will sell "one
day at $500 until the lot is disposed
IF The man is fortunate VINO se's
thsee coats at discount Oh
fly per cent.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-08

snacial train passed through Au-
eusta. Monday at 1922 WIZ" "''
i, Evans on board, accompan-
+ Hall. superintendent, ID.
W pcoker superintendent of bridges
and Civn Engineer G. H. robinson
a;n went through to Mount De
cert Ferry. This is the first ''''c'a' '''''
made by the new manager
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-08

The list Of exports from Portland dur
ing the last week is as follows: Shook.
lumber and general merchandise to
Porto Rico valued at $l3 G9S; general
merchandise, shook and lumber to
French West Indies. valued at SIS. S93
The value Of the goods shipped 10 Eng
land On the steamer Monaghan was
a bout 5000 coo
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-08
Death Of jeremiah Kemptor.

jeremiah Kempton died. N Jnday
evening. at his home on the corner ci
Cedar ana Hospital streets. of pneu-
monia. with a complication Of diseases
He had been sick about TWO weeks
previous to his death
The deceased was Wen known in Au-
susta and his death will be felt by
many friends He is survived by q
Wife, two sons and a daughter
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-08

A large line Of Silver Novel
ties in all the latest designs .
Embl, m pins, buttons and
charms Of all the leading
orders, X. A. E. 0. Rings,
charms and buttons.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-08

Diamonds, Gold and Silver
Watches, and everything to
be found in a first class
Jewelry Store.
Fine Watch repairing and
Engraving a speciality.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-08
Lincoln.

Following are the real estate transfers
in Lincoln county for one week:
SOUTHPORT-Cieo. Webber to CYRUS
W. Pierce land. $40. Porter Pierce to
Cyrus w. Pierce, land. ST.
WHITEFIitl I)-trankln Morse 10
Clara J. Longfellow, land, $40: Fred G.
Hanley ct ais. to \. 4. Robinson. land
SID; Clara J. Longfellow to I.idora NJ
Bailey. land. $50.
WiSCASSET-Al G. CLANCY 10 AL
den y. CLANCY. land, 81, etc.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-08

,rbc work of putting on the finishing
touches to the interior of opera House
block is being pushed. Floors are be-
ing laid. windows washed. ana Varl-
,+ha,. little odds and ends are be-
ing looked after.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-08

\ daughter in the city is going to
rcaLn her father Christmas present
,f a fur-collared coat. She says she
is going to hit" him. the first Of the
new wear, for a seal skin sacque. Oh
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-08

President H. E. Bowditch, S. c.
Webster and c. c. Churchill went to
Gardiner. Monday. to participate in
the annual meeting Ct the Augusta
a,,tl Bath Steamboat Company.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-08

THE hotels ard traders will do good
big business, next week. IL Is eA-
nected that 800 OF 600 will be in atten-
da nee at the grange meetings, to DE
hold from Monday night to Friday,
inclusive.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-08

II seems good to have a decent look
at the new moon. The clouds have
shut it off during the past season so
much that this dainty little crescent
las been seldom seen.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-08

Judge W. p. Whitenouse left for
Bath. Monday afternoon. where he Will
preside over a hearing. Thence he will
90 to Fryeburg. to return. Saturday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-08

Nj Charles H. Bemis, foreman of
the watc9 epartment in Minneapolis,
MINI. has returned home after visit
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-08

Rev. G :. Cummings went to Boston,
Monday, to attend as delegate from
the Maine conference, the annual meet
ing of the Wesleyan Association.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-08

MI and Mrs. A. n. j. Lovejoy went
to Leeds, Monday.to attend the funeral
Of The formers mother. Rev. G. \.
Hayden of Augusta. performed the ser
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-08

Frank Hammond of foXpofo' Mass
arrived in Augusta, Monday evening
He will attend the funeral Of his
uncle. the late Jonas Nj. Hammond of
Sidney. which Will take place. Iues-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-08

There will he an entertainment and
concert at First Christian church
Northern avenue. tonight.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-08

w. II. Gannett returned from 3
business trip to Boston. Monday
evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-08

Mr.. and Mrs. Ezra Pratt, from Min
neapolis. Mimi. are visiting their
cousin, Mrs. d. W. Ward. II Elm
street
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-08

Miss May Whitney returned to hel
home at Richmond. Monday. after q
brief visit with friends in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-08

Nh and Mrs. c. :. Rogers of SkoW-
hogan. We're in Augusta. Monday. Wis
iting Mrs. Frank Jenkins and daugh-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-08

Charles Manning is visiting his
mother. Mrs Belle Manning on Grove
street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-08

Hon. w. T. Haines of WaterVille
was in Augusta, Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-08

Miss Libby OF Richmond, is the guest
Of Miss Laura Il. DinsloW.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-08
AUGUSTA LOCALS.

George w. Field. Esq. of Oakland,
was in Augusta. Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-08

Car loads of Christmas trees secured
in the woods are being conveyed to The
large cities While on one of these cars
recently. NJ. c. K. Il brakeman has oc-
caSion to move some of the trees and was
more than little surprised when red
squirrel. that had been concealed among
the evergreen. jumped 10 the ground ana
lost no time in making Il safe retreat.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-08
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.
kennebec.

The following real estate transfers have
been recorded at the Office of the register
of deeds: