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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-15

motherhood is a
wonian's brightest
crown.
1t is a woiran's
glory to be strong
and capable in a
feminine way. Her
worst misfortune
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-15

The stampede for stamps has begun.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-15

Portland Argus: There isn't much
left of that war scare about town
which so disturbed the peace Of mind
Of the community at the beginning Of
hostilities. People have found out that
their fears were as exaggerated as the
stories from Madrid Of Spanish vcto-
ries are imaginative
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-15
Maine G0ssaIpI|
Ready for Roll Call.

You kin hear the country calln'-an' she
amt a-callin soft
an they amt a man a-hidin' in the fod-
der in the loft.
Tbcv's patriots by the dozcnS-all your
brot hers an your COUSINS
Hut it's hard work gittin' in the army!
Thcv amt a man a-dodgin' when Span
ish sojcr shoots,
An, no ones advertisin' in the land fer
suhstitoolS
They's privatea brave in plenty. an a of
ticer to twenty
But it's hard work gittin in the army.
They're crowdin' fer rocrutin from all
corners o the States;
They're iumpin Of the fences, an they're
swngin on the gates;
But with privatos by the million. an solo
ncls by the billion,
It's hard work gittin III the army!
Frank l.. stanton in chicago Times
Herald.
Recruits wanted for the 1st Regi-
ment.
The wig wags" depart, today. for
Washington.
Just think of those Maine soldiers
drinking foaming beer.
rs this rainy enough for you?' has
taken the place of the usual summer
question.
Cholera bands will soon be the fash
ionabe article of wearing apparel at
Chickamauga.
What can be sweeter than the sweet
girl graduate with her essay and diplo-
ma and bouquet? Nothing, unless 1t is
two of her
The Bucksport young ladies are star
ing very hard, it is said. at the brass
buttons ana other souvenir insignia Of
the $50 Connecticut soldier boys now
among them.
With the LIST Maine at Chickamauga
the heavy battery al Popham. ana tha
signal corps at Washington, those who
were at Post Powers VIII indeed be
scattered far by mountain. stream
and sea"
The LIST Maine gave a drill t\d
parade at Chickamauga, the other
day, before the division commander.
Thousands OF other soldiers. mostly
from the South, booked on with great
interest. for it was far better work
than they We're accustomed to wit
ness. When the regiment closed with
the famous cchelon movement thai
has SO often delighted the multitudes
at Camp Powers. their enthusiasm
broke all bounds ana they checred and
applauded in a way unknown To cold
and administrative Northerners.
A young resident who lives near the
sea wall in Ola Orchard has taken a
novel manner to advertise for wife,
He recently built small cottage,
which is about large enough for two.
Instead "f taking steps to secure wife
in the good old way that has been III
vogue since the days III Adam ana
Eve, H. has printed the words wife
WanTitd" on a shinglr and tackled ii
up on the side of the house. Ii il un-
dorstuod that no one has Yet made an
appilrdtlon for the place and it is
possible that he will have 10 advrrtis
in the newspapers before he gets a
wife.
a New Sweden correspondent says
that il is appalling how fast the Swod-
iSh people are dying of that insiluo'Is
disease. consumption, Nnc-tpnths of
the deaths are from this cause alone.
whole families are being eXtrrminatcd
by it. not only in New Sweden but all
over the United States and in he old
country, too.
Portland hopes to have body of
Canadian troops, the eth Royal Scots
Of Montreal, to help it celebrate the
Fourth. Il will be a unique spectacle,
but ii VIII help along the good feeling.
Winnegance thought II had n ghost
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-15

Church and Parish: We are in the
habit of Boosting of the peculiar beau
ties of our Maine landscapes. In June
every heart sWells with pride at the
added glorics of our diversified seen
cry, glowing with the charms of early
summer. But the chances are about
ten to one, if you wander into the
country to drink in the entertainments
Of a rare day in June, that your en-
joymcnt will bealloyed and your esthe-
tic reflections turned suddenly back 20
earth by meeting a glaring injunction
on a rock half enclosed in bower Of
vines and wild flowers, Go to As
for your Boots and Shoes" or the in
formation that "Pilgarlic's Pills are
Sure Cure" This is a sudden wrench
to your fancy and you try to recover
your finer feelings" by taking a
broader view of the grand landscape
as whole, when your eager eye is ar
rested by the baZoned lettering on
some barn picturesquely nesting in the
scenery, setting forth the practical
qualities Of browns Cathartic." In
Massachusetts the Legislature is try
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-15

What can be sweeter than the sweet
girl graduate with her essay and diplo-
ma and bouquet? Nothing, unless it is
two of her.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-15

With the LIST Maine at Chickamauga
the heavy battery al Popham, ana tn
signal corps at Washington, those who
We're at Post Powers viii indeed be
scattered far by mountain, stream
mud -aa
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-15

The wig wags" depart, today. for
Washington.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-15

Recruits wanted for the LIST Regi-
mcnt.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-15

The Bucksport young ladies are star
ing very hard, it is said at the brass
buttons ana other souvenir insignia Of
the $50 Connecticut soldier boys now
among them
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-07-09

Chairman Meyer will issue n~on-transfer-
able tickets to delegates and newspaper rep
resentatives only for the county convention
on Monday. These tickets are numbered,
and issued for the purpose of keeping the
heelers and heuchmen from the floor Of the
convention. If successful he will deserve
much credit.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-07-09

Jacob Flock died at $3.50 O'Clock last even
ing at the home of his brother, $40 West
Coal street, after suffering from typhoid
pneumonia since sunday last. He was a
single man and was - years old on the 10th
of last March. by hi, death shenandoah
Valley Council No. $40, Jr. O. L. \. NJ,
and Barbara Frtichic Council No. ST,
Daughters of Liberty, lose one of thrh
most popular members. The funeral will
take place at , p. IN. on Tuesday.
George Bedford, "a well known resident Of
Pottsville, died ON Thursday. He had heeu
i'll three years. He is survived by three
children, Charles, George and Miss Agnes, all
of pottsville. The deceased was well known
here.
The funeral of Joseph Guinther, an old
resident of Frackville, who died on Thurs.
day, took place this afternoon, interment AT
the above place.
The funeral OF Arthur Cough, who was
killed on Jhr Mahanoy Plane ON Wednesday,
will take place tomorrow afternoon from the
home Of the dcccased's parents, and inter.
mcut will he made in the cemetery at
Frackyille.
Mrs. Mary Coughlin, relict of the late
George Cuughliu, died at her home on Yves
Cherry street, mt an advanced age ON the I'll
inst. The deceased received a paralytic stroke
which resulted in death. She leaves three
children, Henry and Mary. Of town, anC
Elizabeth, of Anocanda, Montana. tn,
funeral will take place Monday morning
High mass being celebrated at 900 o'clock
Intcrnent will be made at Mahanoy City
the cortage leaving on the 1914 Lehigl
Valley train.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-07-09
PERSONAL MEN TION.

Miss Euphemia Stein, who has been teach
ing school ut Oneida, Is spending her vacation
in town with her parents.
Joshua Crawshaw, of st. Clair, and Milton
Crawshaw, Of Mahauoy City, both members
of the sth Regt. now in camp at Falls
Church, and now ON "a Through, paid visits
to friends in town yesterday.
Joseph Fcist and William Reese have rec
turned from a visit to Philadclphia.
Miss Grace Putnam Euglehart, returned to
her home at East Orange, n. j., to-day,
accompanied by her cousin, Miss Eva Aurelia
Brewer. On the 18th inst. they will ~ to
The Beaverton, in the picturesque Catskills
for the summer season.
Ex-senator b.. J.. Monaghan, OF Philadel
phiu, is i'm town. He still takes an interest in
local politics and will await the result of the
Democratic primaries.
Mrs. S. W. Nost and daughters, Blanche
aud Ruth, have returned home from Dun.
more.
Mrs. Oscar Keller and her two children
left for Allentown this morning, to visit
relatives.
Miss Annie Saeger, of Philadelphia, is d
guest at the parental homestead, ON South
White street.
Herr yon Ritter Zcizrslaw Mscuyujewski
a member of the junior classes of Austrian
nobility, is registered at the Ferguson House
He is selling Austrian government bonds fOI
a New York banking house. He claims It
he an eX-Oiicer of the Austrian army.
John T. Garfield has returned home from
two weeks business trip to Chicago.
Messrs. Harry Woods and Harry Ellis
students at the Girard College, Philadelphia
are home to spend their summer vacation.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-07-09
ENGINEER KILLED.
Run over and Fatally Injured by his own
Engine.


Timothy Sullivan, an engineer employed
on the Philadelphia and Reading Railroad,
was run over by his own engine near Maha-
noy Plane yesterday and sustained injuries
that caused his death. The accident hap
pened at about lao p. m. and the victim
died at his home in Gordon about three hours
later.
Sullivan was ordered to run on Il siding
near the plane to get cars. When he arrived
there he found the cars were not ready and
crawled under his engine to tighten some
bolts. While he was thus engaged the
throttle slipped open and the engine started
back wards, crushing the engineer before the
fireman could stop it. The victim was not
mangled, but received severe internal in
iuries.
Sullivan was IS years of age and eft a
wife and two children. He was a brother OF
Train Dispatcher John Sullivan, at Gordon,
Early this morning a report spread through
town that jeremiah Creeden had been killed
on the Bound Brook route of the p. & X.
Railroad. Creeden is IN engineer on the route
His parents reside at Not 600 East Centre street
Upon investigation it was found hat the only
foundation for the rumor was the fact that
Sullivan, the engineer killed at the Plane
was married 10 a cousin of the New Jersey
engineer and when a telegram was received
by the Creeden family last night anuouncin;
Sullivan's death outsiders twisted the message
and made Creeden the victim.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-07-09
Notice to renehers and ralron..

An examination Of teachers will be held in
the High school room ON Thursday, July lith,
commencing at S o'clock a. m. All persons
desiring certificates TO teach in the borough
are requested to be present, Patrons will
please note that the classification and assign
ment of pupils will occur between the 18th
and the 23rd of July. New pupils will be
admitted on Wednesday, Thursday and
Friday, preceding the opening of school.
Each new pupil must present a certificate OF
vaccination.
7.s-3t J.. W. COOPER, Supt.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-07-09

The open-air concert on Beddalps awning,
corner of Main and Centre streets, last night
by the First Lithuanian Band, under the
leadership of Prof. F. Zeitz, was enjoyed by
a large gathering of people who frequently
applauded the renditions with warmth. The
following was the program Philo March
Scenes That Are Brightest" baritone solo
by Charles Workiewicz Lord of All Power
and Might" (Mason) I; Gems of Stephen
Foster 80, Come and Sing Unto The Lcrd"
around The Metropolis American
Patrol" &c. A. A. March" The band con-
templates giving many concerts during the
summer.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-07-09
ChanceI Beautined.

The chancel of the Church Of the Holy
Family on North Chestnut street has been
beautifed by the laying Of a new velvet
carpet. 1t required 30 yards of material,
which was purchased at the large carpet
wareroums of G.. W. Keiter. The work OF
laying the carpet was under the supervision
of Manager Reilly, assisted by several of the
clerks. Il was completed yesterday and
congratulations were extended them for theil
excellent workmanship.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-07-09

The dry season of the year is now at hand
aud all persons using water from the public
water works are cautioned that after this
date the washing Of buggies with hose, pave
ments and sprinkling Of Streets are positively
forbidden. Scarcity of water uecessitates
the above order and it will be rigidly en-
forced by the superintendent. Beginning
with the 9th inst, water will be shut OIL from
1880 p. m. to 600 a. m. until further notice.
BY order of water Committee,
7.l-tf Jos. w. BELL, Chairman.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-07-09

The following program will be rendered at
Il meeting of the "Y' to be held this even
ing Singing; scripture reading, Esther
Daddow; solo, Charles Hilton; recitation,
Miss Price; reading, Emma Llewellyni news
of a week, George d. James; solo, Jennie
Hughes; address, John banks; question box;
critics report.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-07-09

Insure your property from loss in the
oldest and strongest cash companies Phila.
Underwriters Insurance Co. Of North
America and Fire Association, Hartford
Fire Ins. CO., American Fire Insurance Co.,
West Chester Fire Ins. Co., United Firemen's
Ins. Co. +. T. WILLIAMS,
123 $. Jardin ST., Shenandoah.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-07-09

Death resulted from the injuries sustained
by Frank Santor, who was seriously injured
by a fall of clod at Shenandoah City colliery
yesterday afternoon. He died last evening
at 8 o'clock at the residence of Andrew
Skinger, 90 South Jardin street. Deceased
was p years of age and unmarried. A
brother Of the unfortunate man was killed
in "a similar manner several years ago. Mr..
Santnr has a sister Residing in Town.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-07-09

All members of Shenandoah Valley Coun
ell No. $50, Jr. O. U. \. NJ, are requested II
meet in their hall in the Schmidt building
ON Tuesday, the 18th inst, to attend tn,
funeral of our deceased brother, Jacot
Floock. Members of sister Councils are in,
yitcd to be present,
CYRUS GEESE, Councillor,
Attest F. KLoCE, Sec'y. 2t
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-07-09

The p. ~ Il. and Lehigh Valley railroad
companies will likely pay their employees in
cash hereafter. The hands ON the Reading,
including mines and railroads, will require
about %, 900 checks, and Il two-ccut stamp on
each would cost the company $40 per month.
The Pennsylvania Company will pay with
revenue stamps.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-07-09
ID. OF l.. Special Meeting.

There will be a special meeting of Barbara
Fritchie Council No. "a, d. Of L., in BeddalI.
hall ON Monday, 18th inst, at ? p. m, t
make arrangements for the funeral of on
deceased brother, Jacob Floock. All mem
bers are requested to attend. By order Of
STELLA BOWMAN, Councillor,
Attest ALICE A. MoRGANs, Rec. See,
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-07-09

All parties contemplating marriage must
help to maintain the war. Hereafter "a tax of
ten cents will be laid on marriage license Ger
tiicat,s. Justices Of the Peace who issue
such certificates must forward to the Register
ten cents extra before a marriage license viii
be granted.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-07-09
SpeciaI at C%onwaY's.

Thursday, Friday and Saturday, July 18th,
Sth aud 9th, jelly tumblers with lids, u cents
per dozen. Dinner plates, were sc now Sc /;
one lot of flint glass tumblers, were &c now
Sc. These are rare bargains. Take advan-
tage of these prices.
CoNwAY's FAMOUS 8 & l0c store,
7-7-3t 1902 N. Main street.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-07-09

James Il. Fishburn was agreeabIy surprised
last evening when a number of friends as.
scmbled Mt the residence of his sister, Mrs,
Mary A. Lewis. ON South West street, in
honor of his 2lth birthday. Games and
other amusements were INDUCED in and re-
frcshments were served. All were pleased
with the evenings enjoyment, and left with
wishing their guest many happy a%nniyer.
-aries.
The fortieth birthday anniversary of w.
c.. Collins was appropriately celebrated last
evening at his residence on South Jardin
street. An enjoyable time was spent by all
present. Mr.. Collins was the recipient ot
several beautiful birthday gifts. Those il
attendance were William Pascoe and wife
Joseph Dusto and wife, A. S. Hagcnbuch and
wife, William jefferson and wife, Mrs. viii
lam Schwiudt, Mrs. Collins, Mrs. Morgan
Mrs. Fiudlcy, Mrs. Davies, Mrs. James, Mrs
Evans, Mrs. Conway, Mrs. Major, Mrs. Alex
Davies, Mrs. Cambridge, Mrs. j. NJ. Boyer
Mrs. HuIlen Edmondson, Mrs. Ierbey, Misses
~iIagcubuch, Collins, Cambridge and Richards
and William Morgan.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-07-09

All members Of Barbara Fritchie Council
No. 81, d, Of h., are requested to meet in
their hall ON Tuesday, 18th inst, at ! p. m,
90 attend the funeral of our deceased brother,
Jacob Fluock. BY order Of
STELLA BOWMAN, Councillor,
Attest ALICE A. MORGANs, Rec. See. q
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-07-09

The prices which we are giving you cannot be beat else
where. All our shoes have leather counters and leather
insoles. We don't handle shoes that have any paper soles
or counters. We don't handle the kind of goods that last
only from Saturday until Monday, like other houses keep.
Half our Chldren's and Misses goods are manufactured in
Orwigsburg-the best goods in the market, and prices to suit
the times.
Look for the right place and number. Don't forget the
bargains we are offering. Call early and examine them.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-07-09
THE WEATHER,

Tie forecast for Sunday Fair weather,
with slight temperature changes and light to
fresh westerly winds, followed by warmer
conditions.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-07-09

The p. K r. C.. & 1, Co.'s collieries will
work on Monday, Tuesday aud Thursday, q
next week, and then suspend until Monday
of the week following.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-07-09

Services will be held in the p. NJ. church
tomorrow morning and evening. Morning
subject, "A call to Reformation Sunday
school at 2 p. m. Evening subject, as
Conscience Always a Safe Guide to the
Performance of Our Duty ?" Everybody
kindly invited.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-07-09
DIED,

GOUGH.-Ou the 9th inst, Arthur, son of
Joseph and Mary Jane Cough, of Frackville,
aged Is years and 5 months. Funeral will
take place on Sunday, 10th inst, at 2:30 p. M.
in the odd Fellows cemetery, at Frackville,
Services at the residence. Relatives and
friends respectfully invited to attend. 7-S-2t
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-07-09

HOODS PILLS cure Liver ins,
BiIiOusness, Indigestion, Headache,
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-07-09

Geranumns, fuchsias, pansies, daises, roses
etc, for spring planting at Payne's nurseries,
G~irardville. Tuberose and gladiolus bulbs.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-07-09

Stop That Cough Take warning. 1t may
lead to Consumption. A Poe bottle Of Shiloh's
Cure may save your life. Sold by p. ID.
Kirhu aud a guarantee.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-07-09

The Borough Council of Frackville has
purchased the Mountain City Water Com
pany plant, owned by the Messrs. Haupt.
The deal has been on for some time, and now
that the borough has secured control the
supply will be increased and the plant other.
wise improved.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-07-09

How does this ticket strike Shenandoah
Democrats; Wadlinger for Judge Reilly,
Congress; either Master or Muldoon, Con-
troller Mclaughlin, District Attorney ;
Blciler, Of ~Frackville, Coroner; Bergan, of
Cass, Poor Director.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-07-09

The attention of economical buyers is
again called to the advertisement of Conway
Bros, which appears in another column. Cut
price sales are proving a winning card among
their patrons. The inducements again being
offered are of a great saving to the housewife.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-07-09

COUGHLIN.-On the 9TH inst, at Shenandoah,
Mrs. Mary Coughlin, wife of tile late George
Goughlin. The funeral will take place on
Monday morning at Q o'clock, high mass in
Annunciation church. Cortege will leave on
the 1914 Lehigl Valley train for Mahanoy
City, where i%nterment will be made. Friends
and relatives invited to attend. 1t
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-07-09

Bean soup, free, tonight.


me coal Iiillts
The July letter of the Anthracite Coal
Operators Association says: There has been
no improvement in the market during the
past month. 1t has, i'm every particular,
been as unsatisfactory as for the three months
previous. T@idewatcr bu-iues. has been
almost at a staudstill, and such contracts g,
have been taken in Cauaua, the West, and
interior competing points, were at uuproitl.
Bile prices, at least when fun freight rates
were charged against the shipments. At
tidewater, there was little change in the
figures at which sales were made, though il /,
admitted that there is u slight tendency
toward weakness, and this latter holds true
Of the eastern market.
The prospect for the coming month, and
indeed, for the Fall, is not encouraging, The
large tonnage estimated for July, 5000, 600
tons, is, without douht, more than the market
requires, and when to this amount is added
the natural surplus, 80 the month may easily
result in a large excess over the market re-
quirements, with efforts TO dispose Of this
surplus tonnage, and II consequent decline in
prices. Dealers are discouuting this condi-
ton, since it is merely a repetition of the
course pursued last year.
The expectation that a large part Of this
tonnage will 90 West stands u fair chance of
not being fulfilled, as buying in that section
is exceptionally slow and there is little to he
gained by filling storage points and holding
for "a demand, as, if this comes late, the coal
must be sold ut a low price because Of its
wcathered appearance and, doing so, tends to
reduce the price of ircsher coal, which is all
ready much too low.
All kinds of vegetables and flower seeds.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-07-09
We Still Lead

In selling box paper
and tablets for this reason : ""The
goods are right and the price is
right Tablets from l cent up. A
good box of paper with envelopes
for 10 cents. We can do still
better as the price advances.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-07-09

Mine Victim Dies.

Clam soup will be served, free, to all pa
irons tonight.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-07-09

Latest patriotic songs from 10 to 80 cents
at Brumm's,
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-07-09

NJ, IL. Master will greet his friends at the
Exchange Hotel, during the ante-conycntiun
canvass, where headquarters will be opened
tomorrow. His friends appear confident of
success. The other candidates from town will
open headquarters tomorrow evening.