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The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-12-27
GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY.
joyful Christmas Celebration of MIR. and
Mrs. shOllenberger

Joyiul Cnrlstmas Celebration OIL Mr' ana
Mrs. shOllenberger
Christmas Day was one of unusual joy
and satisfaction to the venerable Mr.. Ed
mund II. Shollenberger and his esteemed
wife, Emeline. In addition to the annual
gathering for the observance of the greatest
of all days in the year, it was to the aged
couple the celebration Of the golden ami
versary of their wedding. They were mar
ried fifty years ago last Friday, but it was
decided to celebrate the anniversary on
Christmas Day. Their home at No. 1872
South Jsrdin street was the scene of festi-
vities that will never be forgotten by those
who participated in them.
Among those present were Alonzo V. Shol-
lenberger, son, with his eight children.
Mr.. Shollenberger was formerly assistant
outside foreman at the Indian Ridge colliery,
this town, and is now outside foreman at the
Lincoln colliery, fremont. There were also
in attendance Mr.. and Mrs. Fred. Shollen-
berger and son, of Ringtown; Mr.. and Mrs.
Henry Bernhart and ten children, of town;
Miss Mary Shollenberger and Mrs Lavinia
Wiedemeyer, of town, and Miss Lizzie Fat
kin. of Frackville.
Mr.. and Mrs Sholenberger lived at Ham
burg, Berks county, when they were married.
Thirty-three years ago Mr. Sholenberger
came to this town and few days later his
family followed him here. During his resi-
dence in town Mr.. Shollenberger has been
employed as blacksmith at the Shenandoah
City colliery, and is still in the harness. He
goes to the colliery every day if the weather
permits him to walk there. Mr.. Shollen-
berger is 70 years old and his wife 20. Five
children were born to them and ali survive
except one, daughter, who died in her 14th
wear
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-12-27

Philadelphia, Dec. 27.-Three persons
We're injured yesterday in a runaway
trolley car crash on the RoXborough,
Chestnut Hin and Norristown road at
Wissahickon. The injured are: Con-
ductor William Webster, dislooation Of
the left hip, general eontusions of the
body and limbs and badly lacerated
face; Motorman William Wilfong, con-
tusions of the left arm ana extensive
decorations Of the scalp; George Wor-
wart, 81 years old, a passenger, COM
pound fracture Of the nose. The dam
age done, outside Of that to a building
into which the car crashed, viii prob
ably foot up to several hundred dol-
lars.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-12-27
At Kepchinskis Arcade Cafe.
Bean soup, free, tonight.
Hot lunch tomorrow morning.


NJ. NJ. Burke, Esq, and his amiable wife,
last evening gave a supper at their residence
on South White street. in honor of Mr..
Burke's brother, John, who is a student at
tho Overlook Seminary. Among the guests
in attendance were Messrs. Whitaker, Dur
kin and Giblon, of town, who are students at
the Same seminary, Edward Foley, John
Foley, of the Bloomsbury State Normal
School, Mr.. and Mrs. James Grant Miss Ella
Egan, Miss Bridget Foley, Patrick Murphy
and DR.. W. N. Stein. After the supper the
company was entertained by Miss Bridget
Burke, who gave number of piano solos.
For big hearted Christmas bargains go to
Brumm's, 12-17-tf
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-12-27
Meldaizis cafe.
Bean soup, free, tonight.
y Hot lunch tomorrow morning.
TROLLEY CAR HELD UP.
Conductor Shot Dead For Refusing to
submit to the Robbers

Conductor shot Dead For Refusing to
submit to the Robbers.
Norristown Pa. Dec. "a trolley
car on the Schuylxil Vslley Traction
road was held up by fourhighwaymen
at Swedeland, near heie, about 10
o'clock last night Conductor Charles
Galloway, of Norristown. refused to
give up his money, and was shot dead
Three shots We're fired II Motorman
Matthias, but none took effect. After
rihing the body of the Conductor Of
the money and a gold watch and chain
the robbers escaped. There were four
women passengers in tie car The
highwaymen covered then with their
weapons, but made no attempt to rob
them. The men looked like tramps,
and escaped in the direction of Phila-
delphia.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-12-27
JUSTICES CASES.
Christmas Also Brought Gifts to the Law
ExpOunders.


Justice Toomey disposed Of the following
cases on Christmas and yesterday
Charles Curtis punched the head and ribs
of Joe Malenis aud gave $500 bail
Dominick Sharkins and Matt Tregish
charged each other with using clubs. Dom
mick was also charged with trying to use a
knife, $500 bail each.
Martin Kalapski gave $500 bail for beating
Mike Radziewicz
Anthony Wiskosky. Peter Gober and
George Rakis were put under $500 bail, each,
for beating Ignatz Bubuis. Gober used a
club and the others punched the victim.
Anthony Kundis was put under bail on
oath of Ambros Kuchinski who says he was
invited into a house to drink Christmas beer
and was thrown out over porch.
Stani RadziewicE gave bail for drunken
ness and abusing Louisa Krasawicz.
Joe and Mike LevanOwicz were held for
beating Isabella Levanowicz.
Michael McGrath said he went down West
Coal street to meet friend and Joe Latwin-
kas and John McCloskey beat him. The
accused were held for trial.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-12-27

A. J. Farrell, of Girardville, formerly of
town, employed as train dispatcher, at Nah
anoy Plane has been chosen as successor to
William h. Ketler as assistant train master
at Mahanoy Plane, Mr.. Farrell will be sue
ceeded by A. A. Hanlon, of Frackyille who
was employed as night train dispatcher A
successor to Mr.. Hanlon has not yet been
chosen but it is probable that a Mahanoy
Plane telegraph operator will be assigned to
the position. The advancement of Mr.. Far
rell is we'll earned promotion, as he is one
of the most competent men in the company s
service,
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Durranta Juror Accused.

San Francisco, Dec. 27,-The long
sensa ton in the Durrant case
developed Saturday. w. A. Durrant
father Of the murderer, presented an
affidavit to Superor Judge Sewel in
which he charges Juror Smith with
having knowingly used certain in
formation not presented at the trial
of Theodore Durrant in deciding the
merits of the case in his (Smith's) mind.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-12-27

A child's savings bank was stolen on
Christmas eve from room at the rear of
Daniel Neswsnter's restaurant and saloon,
on North Main street. The parties who took
it are known and Mr.. Neiswenter says that
if the bank is not returned within twenty
four hours he will enter prosecution upon the
theory that what is worth stealing is worth
recovering.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-12-27

The great success with which the Phoenix
Fire Company's fair has met justifes the
company in announcing that the fair will be
continued every night this week. An excel
lent entertainment has been arranged for
each night and there will be valuable door
gift. Tonight the gift will be worth receiv-
ing. All members of the company are re-
quested to attend meeting tomorrow night
2sth inst, as business Of importance will be
tranaarted
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-12-27
Little Girl Bufned to Death.

Franklin, Pa, Dec. 27.-Two children
named Grace and Annie Nelson, whose
parents live near mere, We're left alone
in their home Saturday evening. The
former fell into the crate fire and her
clothing ignited. She was burned to
death. In trying to save the life Of her
sister Annie also was badly burned,
and 1t is believed she cannpt recover
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-12-27
Funerals Yesterday.

The funeral of Mrs. Mary O'Conuell, took
place yesterday. The remains were removed
to Port Carbon and inferred in st, Stephens
cemetery. The funeral was very largely
attended.
Mrs. Sarah Haynes died on Thursday last
vt her home in Gilbertou. The funeral took
place yesterday at Pottsville services being
held in the Welsh Congregational church.
The inteFment took place in the cemetery ad-
Joining the church.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-12-27

The New Years gift is now almost as
popular as the Christmas gift. Its the proper
time to return the unexpected Christmas
token, or remember some one whom you un-
intentionally overlooked. If yon want just
the right article, at just the right price you
should get it at Brumm's jewelry and music
goods StOrs. 42-2f-tf
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-12-27

The home of Mr.. and Mrs. William Morris
was the scene Of a very pretty wedding ceTe-
mony last evening in which their daughter,
Miss Mary, was Joined in wedlock with Mr.
Nelson Palmer, of town. Miss Sarah A.
Morris, sister Of the bride, was the brides.
maid, and Samuel Palmer brother of the
bridegroom, the best man. About afty
friends were in attendance including visitors
from Ashland aud Mahanoy City.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-12-27
would Not Pay license.

Tamaqua has case on hand to test the
validity Of the ordinance imposing a license
fee of $50 on transient traders Two young
men hired store room for three days and
advertised sales Of cheap clothing The
Burgess demanded the license fee which was
refueed and the matter was referred to The
Borough Solicitor for advice as to what action
shall be taken.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-12-27
A FATAL SQUEEZE.

A Loader Killed at Packer No. 8 CoIiery
TO=day.
Peter Usutski resident of North Chest
nut street, was fatally injured while at work
in the Packer No. colliery this morning
He was employed in the mine as a loader.
He fell between cars and was so badly
squeezed that he died on the train while on
h way to the Miners hospital. The re-
mains WeIe brought to town.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-12-27

New York, Dec. 27.-Jimny Michael
the little Welsh wonder, Saturday
night, defeated Arthur A. Chase, the
English middle distance champion, in a
80 mile race, held at Madison Square
Garden. A great crowd was present
and cheered the pluelly little Welsh
man 10 the echo, Chase rode a pucky
race, bat was hopelessly beaten from
the start. The Englishman fell in the
S9th mile and retired from the track
Michael was then IS LAPS in the lead.
The official time was 64.O5 1-5, and
Michael led all the way.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-12-27
Buy the New Years gift at Brumm's. If
RIOT AT THE PLANE.
Two of the Participants shot-One May
Die

A riot started in a saloon at Mahanoy Plane
on Christmas night and about fifty men en-
gagged in desperate fight for almost an hour
1t eliminated in the injury Of three men Sc
riously and several were more or less battered
aud bruised.
Matthias Winslefski was shot in the back
AMI may die. Anthony Zerfkinsli was shot
in the side but his chances for recovery are
good. third man, named Joe Malanik, was
hit on the head with brick and his skull
was fractured.
Several arrests were made and the prison
ers are under bail pending further Develop
ments. The riot arose from brawl between
two men in the saloon.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-12-27
DE-. Roberts, Amlotinn.

Dr. j. Pierce Roberts, who has suffered
from an atflction of the eyes for several
weeks past, left town yesterday for Philadel-
phia to consult experts concerning his
ailment. 1t is probable that delicate opera
ton will be decided upon.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-12-27
Laok the Hugger Apain.

I've young ladies complain that when they
we're about to enter residence on East Oak
street on Christmas eve young man sud
denly rushed them against the entrance,
threw an arm about tho neck Of each, and
kissed them once with Fesounding smack.
The girls screamed and the young man
dashed away to cover at some distant point.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-12-27

Having been appointed Notary Public ]
am prepared and will promptly attend to the
writing Of deeds, mortgages Wills, bonds,
leases agreements and all classes Of legal
work generally, Marriage licenses and
power of attorney promptly furnished. Real
estate bought and sold T. T. Williams, 12a
S. Jardin st., Shenandoah, Pa. If
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-12-27
Breen's RiaIto Cafe.
Vegetable soup tonight.
Hot lunch tomorrow morning.


The work of organizing branches of the
United Mine Workers in the Wyoming re-
giOn still continues Up-to-date President
Fahy has succeeded in organizing no less
than 27 local mines, but this number will be
materially increased after the new year.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-12-27

On Thursday last an explosion Of gas oe-
cured in the Nelson shaft, at Shamokin,
by which Lewis Kelleman, Mike GarriOn
and John Rockies were slightly burned. 1t
was at first feared the explosion would cause
FIRE in the mine but fortunately this
calamity was avoided.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-12-27

The public sale of Robbins opera house
announced to take place on January lst
1898, at p m, has been postponed until
Jan. 4th, at the same hour, on account Of the
date previously announced falling on legal
holiday,
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-12-27

Robbins opera house, situate on North
Main street, will be sold at public sale to the
highest bidder on January 4th, 1898, at p.
m, on the premises. The terms of sale :
81 900 in cash on day of sale, So, 600 in thirty
days and the balance on time. Is
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-12-27
Buohanan, tho Jeweler, WIi Retire

From the jewelry business and close out his
entire stock at 1Oper cent below cost Christ
mas shoppers in search of holiday gifts desir-
ing amazing bargains win do well by calling
on him. lie win devote his entfe attention
90 the optical and repairing department.
Buchanan, the jeweler, South Main street.
I2-lR-12t
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-12-27

Philadelphia, Dec. 27.-John Colman,
l6 years old, was found dead from ex-
posure in an Clubhouse in the rear OF
1851 Marshall street yesterday after
noon. He lived with his grandparents.
He left home early Christmas morning
and was not again seen alive by his
relatives. II is surmised that his object
in going where the body was found was
to take quiet nap. A man supposed
to be joseph NJ Morency was found
dead on the doorstep at 1885 Ftlbert
street yesterday His death is sup-
posed to have been due to exposure
and cold,
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-12-27

At Morris Bjou, from December "a to Jan
qary 3, each evening, free to our patrons, by
Prof Davis, Of Wales, and Prof Weber,
lately with sousas band. All brands of
wines and liquors fresh ale on tap daily aud
hot Tom and Jerry, at the bar. 12-23-8t
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-12-27
Struck WITH a Glass ?

William Malnski was struck on the head
with beer glass during a fight in an East
Centre street saloon ON Christmas night and
DR.. W. N. Stein was obliged to put four
stitches in the damaged scalp
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-12-27

A cablegram from WIN Daniel and Fred.
W. Hamburger, received at Ashland Friday
afternoon says that they arrived safely al
Puerto Cortez Hondur.sthat morning, Both
are we'll.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-12-27
Chld Rnrned.

The clothing of the six months old daugh-
ter of Frank Koch, Of Delano, one Of the
Lehigh Valley Railroad conductors, caught
fire on Friday night, but the mother ex-
tingujshed the fire before the child was very
seriously injured.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-12-27

For they are beautiful, elaborate and cheap.
Gold and bronze pitchers, vases, statuary,
ornaments, etc, at Holderman's Jewelry
Store, No. 81 North Main street 12-14-tf
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-12-27

A boy lost an envelope containing his wages
on Friday night. The finder will confer a
favor upon the unfortunate boy by leaving
the money at the HERALD office.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-12-27

The undersigned will haul ton of coal t,
any part of town for fifty cents.
OWEN BRENNAN,
l2-22.lW West Cherry street.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-12-27
KILLED in THE MINES.
Fall of Coal at Indian Ridge Early This
Morning

Morning.
The first fatal mine accident following the
Christmas observances was reported from the
Indian Ridge colliery at two o'clock this
morning.
The victim was Sam Gustus, Lithuanian
residing in the First ward. He went out to
work last night on the ten o'clock shift and
while enaged in timbering gangway was
instantly killed by fall of coal.
The deceased was an unmarried man "a
years Of age. The remains were removed to
the house at which the deceased boarded.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-12-27

People who desire to attend a unique
pastime should not fail to be present at the
KlOndike social in the Primitive Methodist
church on Wednesday evening, next.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-12-27

The following list Of letters remain un-
called for at the local post Office Miss Ada
Merviue, Mrs. Era Gray, Nancy Thompson,
Mrs. j. Jones, NJ. R. Lyden, David Laden
burg, j. f. Delaney and John w. Miner.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-12-27
vENE

' ArAfA~ANH~t
SONS Awful - - Farm
house Near JaeEsVt thville, Pa.
Indiana, Pa, Dec. o 2F.-Milton Neal
and his aged wife wer1 shot to death
by an unknown assassib at their home
near Jacksonville, mind miles south
west of here, some time during Christ
mas. Their bodies WE |re found at o
o'clock that night by Il beir son Harry,
who was passing the h ouse and stop
ped to pay a Christm hs call on his
parents. Neal was ond of the most
prominent and prosper bus farmers of
the vicinity in which heI lived.
When young Neal I'd to enter his
parents home he found the doors lock-
ed. He forced his way i'm through the
cellar, and ON entering be sitting room
a horrible sight met him on a chair
near the window lay tlle form Of his
mother, her face entirely blown away.
At her feet was all thd t remained of
her husband, and a ghaftly hole in the
middle of his head told the tale of his
murder. At his side laI double bar
relied shotgun, the imple ment of death
All Of the walls, ceilings and articles
of furniture in the room were spatter-
ed with blood, and on the ceiling was
good sized dent in whidh was embed
ded a piece of the murdered woman
skull.
For a time there was a suspicion of
suicide, but as the facts in the case
developed the murder theory gained
strength. The woman was killed with
birdshot the husband with buckshot.
There was no marks Of powder on his
face, something which, it is said, would
have been impossible to avoid had sui
eide been committed with a shotgun.
There is nothing to Indicate that the
crime was committed fdr plunder, as
I'm Mr.. Meals pocket was a $40 bill, and
a 500 bill lay on the top df a dresser
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-12-27

Call at Hoderman's Jewelry Store, and
have your selections laid aside, 12-14-tf
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-12-27

1t is an acknowledged fact that Holder
mans JewelTy Store, No. 81 North Main St.,
surpasses all others in the county. l214-d
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-12-27
Have Your Dead Animals

Taken away, free, by leaving word at los
North Main street, OF telephone to the shen-
andoah exchange. Shenandoah Fertilizing
Company. 11-3O-1m
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-12-27

Chicken soup tonight Boston baked
beans and pork tomorrow morning.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-12-27
THE WEATHER.

Forecast for Tuesday Clear, slightly
colder weather and fresh northwesterly to
westerly winds
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-12-27

Cali at Holderman's for your holiday
presents 12-l1-tf
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-12-27

One Minute Cough Cure cures quickly
That's what you want @. IL. Hagenbuch
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-12-27

store-room and dwelling, rooms. Apply
at 10 South Jardin street 11-27-tf
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-12-27

Kendrick House Free Lunch.
Vegetable soup will be served, free, to all
our patrons tonight.
Hot lunch tomorrow morning.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-06-27
Manager prudhomme,

The Postal Telegraph Company
which will be ready for business on
the LIST Of July In this city, have en-.
gagged our handsome and aceommo-
dating friend, j, b. Prudhomme, as
It's manager,
There Is no one liked better than
'Prud" and lis ten or a dozen
years In The service Of the Western
Union, as an operator, has Ilyeu
hIm an acquaintance here which
will be a great help to the Postal
In securing local business here, We
are glad 60 see our friend promot
ed aud know he will not have The
big head, and fail to have NJ come
In behind the dead line when We
take a notion to visit him,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-06-27
Our fana In Demand

our baseball boys have been Inc
Wled by several different places to
some aud play In the sweet hefeaf
ter the days set not very remote
in some cases. Pine Blum wanted
them to play a series ol three
games aud NJ Dorado writes 10
come there ON the !, 8and8ot
July The boys Hfe Ia the lhfoes Of
new organization now pfepafa
tory 10 joining the league and have
doGllupd Invitations 10 po from
home thus ldr Next month they
hope 10 have a team Ia the field
that eau play good ball, aud they
viii then take aud give invitations
from teams outside of tho city,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-06-27

There has been here two or three
days a lot Of ltalIanawho, financial
ly apoaMug, are strapped" that
la, they have no money, They lin.
ed up In front Of the Western
Union telegraph office yesterday
morning aud called for blank tele-
graph paper aud such another
chatterlng was never heard before
"a they did while writing those mes'
sagee, The reporter happened
along and placing his long distance
speetaees astflde hls nose, read
several Of the mcssOgeB they were
about TO send One was a repotI-
tIon Of the other aud they all
went TO Chicago aud said I'm
strapped send me $40 quick" At
noon Que response came aud II was
an order for GEO. II laeOle 10 eay
the men wlllall get money enough
Ia some way 10 pet back TO GhIea'
20, with the sharp competition on
ticket rates out Of here,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-06-27
9RUsTGl SLAUGHTER SALE,

Mr. A, W. Seruggs, trustee for the
palaIs Royal stock Of goods, have
In this Issue d large advertisement
informing The people that on Mon
day the g9th Of June he viii
commence TO cell the stock OIL rec
aardless of cost or consequences,
and that he hopes to dispose of the
entire stock In 90 or 70 days IlIs
advertisement talks for Itself and
II you contemplate shopping within
the nest few days 90 and Hee Mr.
Berupgs at the palais Royal and
he will treat you right