The Evening Republican from Meadville, Pennsylvania • 1

The Evening Republican. XXIX---NO. 128. MEADVILLE WEDNESDAY EVENING, SEPTEMBER 16, 1903. PUCE ONE CENT DESTRUCTION IN PATH OF STORM Reports, Which Are Coming in Slowly, ReShow.

sult-Negroes That Great Killed Damage and is Phosphate Mine Wrecked -Loss Estimated 25 to 40 Per Cent. Jacksonville, Sept. news of the storm continues to arrive though the large part of the area has not been heard from. Wires are still down and it is impossible to get trains through on account of washouts. negroes were killed by falling at the camp of the CumThresher mer Lumber company, near Gainesville.

Another was seriously hurt and he will probably die. Several houses were wrecked. At Mulberry the phosphate mines are said to be badly wrecked. They have been compelled to shut down on account of the high water. From all parts of the state great damage to the turpentine industry is reported.

Wire connection was made last night with Arcadia, in Desoto county, about forty miles south of A special from there says: Reports are coming slowly of damage done by the hurricane Friday night and Saturday. The damage to the orange groves is very great. Orange men estimate the 103S to the crop of from 25 to 40 per cent. Many houses were blown down but only one man was killed -Hugh Morton, who was drowned at Wilders. $10 EACH FOR THREE BIRDS.

It Is Illegal to Shoot Red- Headed Woodpeckers. Harrisburg, Sept. iu the act of shooting red hi woodpeckers, classed as insectivorous birds, John P. Fortenbaugh, and Samuel T. Fortenbaugh, two citizens of Steelton.

were arrested by State Game Warden Kalbtus and Assistant Joseph Berrier, taken before Alderman and fined ,10 and costs for each three birds they had Bates, killed. Some time ago Warden Kalbfus was warned that there was illegal shooting of birds in the vicinity of Steelton and he decided to keep an eye on the offenders. Accompanied by Mr. Berrier, he went on tne watch at a spot back of Steelton, and their vigil was rewarded by catching the two Fortenbaughs in the act of shooting which found in their possessior. headed.

woodpeckers, three of The offenders were promptly arrested and were very contrite, trying to beg off, but they were taken before the alderman and the fine imposed. They handed over $30 and costs. Two of the birds killed were females and i it is said had young in their nests. STRANGE BONES FOUND. Thought They Were from Some Huge Animal Will Be Placed in Museum.

A dispatch from Bedford says: Several months ago while laborers were digging a cellar for a new dwelling one of the main streets of Bedford, they unearthed the petrified bones of some huge animal past ages. The bones were dug up near the side of the excavation at the depth of about six feet. The laborers indifferently, other tossed stones them and one dirt. side. Forbes, the druggists, heard of the discovery and went to the place and gathered what of the bones he could find.

out of the skeleton. and that bricklayers then went ahead and laid a wall, prevented a fursearch remainder of the towhich mastodon. For some time the uncovered bones were on exhibition in the window of Forbes' drug store, where they attracted much speculation as to what sort of an animal they belonged to. A number of the pieces of the vertebrae fit together nicely, and their size as well as the size of the other parts, clearly indicates that the animal was of large proportions. The bones will probably be turned over to the Western Reserve Historical society.

FAMILY REUNION. Ingols-Curtis Families Meet at Norrisville Last Saturday A Fine Meeting. The ninth annual reunion of the Ingols-Curtis families was held lot Saturday, Sept. the home Mr. and Mrs.

A. L. Ingols, at Norrisville. A bountiful dinner was served, following which the business meeting was to order by the president, Mrs. called, Ingols, Hickernell.

In the absence of the secretary, Miss Reba Ingols, Miss Lida Curtis was elected pro tem. A short literary program had been prepared, after which a business session was held. Mr. Corry L. Curtis.

of Cleveland, was elected president. and A. Lynn Ingols, of Norrisville. secretary and treasurer for the coming year. The president gave a short talk, thanking the brother and sister for cordially entertaining those present at they reunion.

Mr. Curtis also made a remarks, after which the meeting was adjourned. The next reunion will the first Saturday after Sept. 10, 1904, at home of Mr. and Mrs.

John 1 Black, at Black's corners. PRIEST BARS COURTING. Lays Down Stern Rules tor 1413 Boy and Girl Charges. Marinette, Sept. -A sermon by Father Lochman, forbidding courtship and dancing among the young persons of his pariss during school days, has caused a stir in this town.

Speaking of the matter, Father Lochman said: "After twenty years' experience in the confessional I nave come to certain opinions of the question of dancing and courting among the young folk. I know that the practice of 'keeping company', as they call it, among children below 18 years of age leads to a state of affairs which ought not to exist. "Boys should be by themselves and girls also by themselves during their school days. Love affairs disturb the work of the classes and generally have a demoralizing influence. Just as demoralizing is the custom of allewing school children to attend dances.

I have nearly five hundred children in my parish school, and I intend to enforce the rule of the letter. Violation means expulsion." May Remove Executive Building. Harrisburg. Sept. talk of removing the present executive building when the new capitol is firished, still continues.

Architect Huston, who planned the new capitol, says it is the intention to remove the exerutive building just as soon as the quarters for the state officials can be finished in the new capitol. It is claimed that the state library will have no place to go if the white building is torn down, but it is understood that quarters have been provided in the new building for the library. The white building, however, cannot be torn down unless by an act of legislature. This, however, would not be difficult It seems that the laborers only dug to secure. The Best Shoe Made For Men who Work, The John Mitchell $2.50 Shoe.

All working men should see them at MILLER'S, MEADVILLE'S RELIABLE SHOE DEALER. 939 WATER STREET. Snappy Fall Suits Fresh from the world's most famous makers. Elegant new Fall styles. There is character and dignity in our new Clothing.

There is the touch of hand-tailored garments, a made-for-you appearance that stands the scrutiny of the most expert tailor. Men's Suits Single best and of all the double-breasted best, $15, $18, $20 Children's Suits more None handsomer, $2.50 to $7. THERE ARE YEARS OF CLOTHING EXPERIENCE BEHIND EVERY GARMENT WE SELL. CHARLES VEITH. Ask to see an Clothier and Furnisher.

HURRICANE IN NEW JERSEY Atlantic City and Surrounding Country Has Severe Storm- Wind and Rain Do Much Damage Wires Nearly All Down--This Afternoon All Commui- cation Cut Off. Atlantic City, N. Sept. terrific hurricane passed over this section last night, and early this morning, the worst ever experienced here. Buildings were blown down, the roofs of hotels were taken completely off, and the damage will reach up into the millions.

Telegraphic communication is nearly all cut off from the outside world, the wires and poles being all down. OBITUARY. An Infant Called. Violet infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs.

Guy Murdock, aged 1 year, 9 months, died this morning at 5 o'clock at the home of the parents, on the Franklin pike, about miles south of Meadville. The little one had only been sick 5 and the parents are greatly bereaved over the death. Funeral services will be held at the home Friday morning at 10:30 o'clock and interment will be made in Cochranton cemetery. SNAILS AS WILD ANIMALS. Under That Classification Man Comto Pay Import Duty.

Louisville, Sept. animals" was the classification under which a bushel snails, imported from Italy a Louisville fruit dealer, had to pay duty in the custom house here. The snails came with a big shipment of lemons, and were in a closed basket. When the custom officials found they were intended for the Louisville dealer's table, they concluded that necessary, but they were at a loss under what head to put them. The customs rules make no mention of snails as food, ornaments, pets, or for breeding purposes, so the officers tried snakes, without any The Louisville man said he was willing to pay duty on them as will animals, so the customs officials let them go at that.

When the bucket was opened and the sun shone in the snails quietly came out of their shells to stretch themselves after a confinement of about a month. WINDFALLS AND APPLEJACK. Abundant Material for Distilling a Favorite Tipple. Kutztown, Sept. recent rains and winds have caused apples to fall from the trees in great numbers.

and have thus notably revived the applejack industries of old Berks. Albany township, sleeping serenely at the base of the Blue Mountains, is the township pre-eminent in this line, and Francis S. Faust, the leading distiller, has started work. The tax on apple jack, or "apple brandy," as it is officially named, is $1.10 per gallon, while it sells at $2.75 per gallon, and there is hardly a country hotel bar in the counties of Berks and Lehigh where this tipple is not for sale. In its old age, which is the prime of life for apple jack, it brings fancy prices.

At a recent sale of old wines and other beverages a gallon of genuine Berks county apple jack, which had been distilled many years ago, was sold for $70. Advertised Letters. List of letters remaining uncalled for in the postoffice of Meadville. Wednesday, Sept. 16, which will be sent to the dead letter office two weeks from date: Kay Brown, Mrs.

Sadie Brown. Floyd Crawford. H. M. Fisher, T.

H. Kirkpatrick, Mrs. Jacob Metzie. J. Smith, Mrs.

Wynckoff, Mrs. K. Wolf. Miss Elizabeth Wormsley. Persons calling for letters will please give date of advertising.

E. A. Hempstead, P. M. After Vacation.

I am coming home to rest. 'Tis the place I love the best. For I'm tired of the large and noisy throng. I shall reach my home to-night, How my heart beats with delight And "Dear Meadville" shall e'er be my song. I have roamed for many days Over many different ways.

I've crossed the land and also crossed the sea: But now I'm coming home And I never more shall roam, For "Dear Meadville" is just the place for me. Pearl Sutton. Men Iville, Sept. 16, 1903. UNION HILL.

Sept. Wilbur Byham and daughter spent Sunday with Mrs. Beers. Mr. and Mrs.

Harry Klipple, of Meadville, spent Sunday with the former's parents. Mr. and Mrs. John Kahler visited Mr. and Mrs.

Jacob, Freyermuth on Sunday and Mr. Mrs. Henry Styer, of Meadville, spent Sunday with his father. Mrs. C.

Jackson, who has been seriously ill. is some better. George A. Schreck, of Meadville, spent Sunday here. Mrs.

Ella Huber spent Sunday at the home of William Shilling. August Roshie, of Sharon, visited Mr. and Mrs. Michael Heckman recently. Ellis Henry spent Sunday evening at Watson Run.

Services were well attended at St. John's Reformed church Sunday morning. conducted by Rev. H. H.

Wyant. of Cochranton. Shafer Bros. shipped a car load of stock to toe Buffalo market on Saturday. Several of our young people attended the Milledgerule harvest home and August Rung hasn't returned yet.

Frederick Whightman, who has been ill. is some better. Miss Alice Berry is attending the Cochranton high school. A. F.

Rung had a valuable colt at the Meadville fair, which was awarded the blue ribbon. PERSONAL MENTION. -M. R. Marks, of Franklin, is a business visitor.

-F. M. F. Cuming, of Cochranton, is attending court. -Archibald L.

Irvin is in New York, on business trip. -Harry B. Bouton, special pension -H. M. to Erie on a examiner, CutshallWent business trip this morning.

-Miss Emma Curry has left for Bridgeton, N. to visit her sister. -Mrs. A. Heminger, of Kane, is the guest of Meadville relatives.

-County Superintendent John D. Goodwin, Saegertown, is in the city. -Mrs. W. V.

Bates and little son are visiting relatives at Kinsman, O. -Hon. H. Wallace Brown, of Cleveland, is renewing Meadville acquaint- ances. --Mrs.

H. L. Spiesman, Corry, is the guest of her daughter, Mrs. Thomas McMahon. Margaret B.

Conley, of Shermansville, was in the city to-day for a short time. -Edward Allen. Titusville, one of the proprietors of the Lafayette hotel, is here. -Gaylord R. Wilcox, who was here attending court yesterday, returned to Oil City to-day.

-Fred E. Smith, of Franklin, Alle. gheny college '03, is in the city renewing acquaintances. Braymer went on a bus-County Commissioner. Whitney iness trip this morning.

-Mrs. Julia Courtney, and Mrs. Mary Spencer daughter are visiting Miss Clara, McCoy. -Walter Poles, advance agent for the Katherine Willard company, is registered at the Savoy hotel. -Charles E.

Mizner has returned to New Castle, after a visit with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Mizner.

-Mr. and Mrs. M. Ohlman returned home on Erie train 5 this morning from Atlantic City and New York. -Miss Georgia Quinn, of Franklin, has arrived in the city to take up her studies in the Meadville business college.

Congressman Arthur L. Bates a arrived home this morning from Wash- ington, D. where he had been on buiness. -Miss Minnie Kepler left this afternoon for Rochester, called there by the death of a relative. -Mrs.

John Lane. Guys Mills, was in town to-day and left for Rochester, N. called there by the death of Mrs. Ord. Lane, formerly of this county.

-Mrs. A. G. Richmond and daughter, Miss Gail. are visiting Lieutenant Willis McDowell and wife, Washington, D.

C. Lieutenant McDowell is a lieutenant in the navy. -Mrs. Benjamin Cheeney and son, Karl, left on Erie train 5 this morning for their home in Elwood. Ind.

They have been visiting Mrs. Cheeney's parents. Mr. and Mrs. Guy Blanchard, South Troy township, and other relatives in this section.

--M. L. Jackson and wife, of Milford, are visiting their cousin, B. F. Frost.

Mr. Jackson has been an agent on the Boston and Albany road for 26 years. This is their first visit to Pennsylvania and they are delighted with our beautiful city. -Mr. and Mrs.

Johnson Barbour and son, George, arrived home this morning a after being absent from the city about 9 weeks on a European tour. The party arrived in New York on Saturday on the steamship Celtic, from Liverpool. They had a pleasant return voyage, a delightful visit in the principal cities of England, and return in excellent health. -Mr. and Mrs.

R. E. Stanclift were entertained Tuesday evening by a number of their friends at the home 01 Mr. and Mrs. C.

P. Shook, South Main street. Games and music were enjoyed, light refreshments served. and everybody had a good time. Mr.

left this morning on Erie train 13 for Akron, 0.. their future home, where Mrs. Stanclift will join him after a short visit with her parents at Pleasantville, Pa. -Austin Cannon, of New Richmond township. the past several weeks has been touring the west, including attending the G.

A. R. encampment at San Franciscio and a visit to Los Angeles, Long Beach and other western cities. returned home this morning. During his trip, Mr.

Cannon sent several letters to this office. describing the country and scenes. which were appreciated by the readers. The climate of the west agrees with the traveler's health. 30 well in fact, that he contemplates returning there in the near future to take up his residence.

NOTICE. NOTICE. I will be at Prenatt's clothing store every Saturday afternoon and evening to receive city tax for the year 1902. John Irvin. CONNEAUTVILLE.

Sept last of a series of band concerts was given Saturday evening on the lawn of Hotel Power by the New Western band, of Springboro. It was listened to and greatly enjoyed by a large gathering of people. evening for to Buffalo. Edgar C. Robinson, left, on Monday Mr.

and Mrs. Frank Schatz, of Meadville, were guests Mr. and Mrs. D. F.

Booth over Sunday. Mr. Schatz departed on Monday morning, leaving Mrs. Schatz for a longer visit. It is expected by the many friends and admirers of Rev.

H. H. Clare that he will return from the Warren conference again assume the pastorate of then Methodist Episcopal church of this place. The funeral of Mrs. Ellen Munger, wife of J.

A. Curran, was held at the bereaved home on Wednesday afternoon. Rev. Francis M. Hall conducted the services.

Interment in Conneautville cemetery. W. W. Power, or our town, was in Meadville and was judge of the horse exhibit in some of the classes at the fair last week. Mr.

and Mrs. L. D. Sloan entertained some of their friends on Friday evening, the occasion being Mr. Sloan's birthday.

Mr. and Mrs. Park Montague, after a visit here, departe. for their home in Pittsburg on Friday. Clarence Sterling, of the firm of McClure Sterling, returned on Saturday from a business trip at Cleveland.

Miss Sada Johnson and Miss Margaret Smith have gone to Pittsburg for a two weeks' stay. Miss Emily Townley, who spent the summer at Woodcock, returned home in time to attend our high school. Misses Anna and Beebe Lynch were visitors at Meadville the past week. Miss Emogene Deiter returned on Friday from Fairport, N. and will spend the winter with her aunt, Mrs.

M. B. Naramore. Mrs. Maxler, of New Castle, is the guest of her sister, Mrs.

John Brown. W. A. Hammon returned on Saturday from a visit with his friend, D. W.

Haskell, at Messrs. Watkin P. Sturtevant and Temple Fish departed on Monday for Meadville, the former to enter the Sophomore class at Allegheny college, as it is his second year. Mr. Fish will be enrolled among the new students.

Mr. Judson T. Snodgrass, at the annual meeting of Erie conference held in Warren the past week, was elected a delegate to the General conference to be held at Los Angeles, California, in May, 1904. E. R.

Saxton is painting his house and adding other repairs. Miss Carrie Fisher is home from a month's visit in Greenville. Miss Mary Schoff and Miss Allie Fetterman returned home from spending the season at Exposition park. Mrs. Fred Barney is visiting friends in Greenville.

Miss Ida Prenatt, of Meadville, was a visitor on Saturday. Mrs. Clarence was a guest at the home of Dr. Alvah Johnston in Meadville the past week. Mrs.

Sayles J. Frasier and children relatives returned in on Friday Jamestown, from a Fredonia visit with and Lily Dale. Hudson W. Lawrence and wife, of Los Angeles, arrived on Friday for a visit with relatives and friends here and in this vicinity. Mr.

and Mrs. James H. Smith and daughter, Helen, of Franklin, are guests at the home of James Brown. Miss Mary and Flora Moulthrop arrived home on Saturday from Exposition where they had spent the season, former as postmistress, park, and the latter had charge of the shell store. Ed.

B. Fish, of Salamanca, is home for a vacation. Curtis L. Webb and wife, of Meadville, are visiting at his old home south of town. C.

Burton Stebbins, of DuBois, is the guest of his sister, Mrs. E. Eiler. Mrs. Homer J.

Humes, of Maedville, after a short visit with her cousin, Mrs. Addie Wilcox, returned to her home on Monday. Miss Maude Lyon, after a week's stay with friends, departed on Saturday for her home in Philadelphia. Mrs. Flavia Rossiter is home from a trip to Boston and a short stay in Erie.

as the guest of her brother, Dr. Ralph W. McDonald. Mr. and Mrs.

L. D. Carey returned on Monday from the Pittsburg exposition. SPRINGBORO. Sept.

Erie Christian conference met at Dewittville. N. last week. Several 1rom this place attended as delegates. Rev.

Mr. Scott is in Warren attending the annual M. E. conference. His friends hope for his return to this charge.

Rev. Robert Freeman has been spending two weeks at the home of Mrs. Catharine Willson and preached to a large congregation in the Baptist church on Sunday evening, his sub- The Best on Earth MANAN is a HANAN SHOE. HANAN SHOES, FOR MEN. ARE THEY GO ON FEET.

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KOHLER, The Busy Shoe Store. Most Any Tailor Can build a Suit of Clothes, but it takes more than an ordinary tailor to build one that will prove satisfactory. This is Our 10th Season In the tailoring business in Moadville. The Suits and Overcoats we make from $25 to $40 have the above record and our guarantee behind them MENDEL BROS. Tailors and Men's Furnishers STANDING OF BRIGGS John C.

Freund, of New York, editor of "Music Trades," gives history and standing of the Briggs Piano Company in his book "Piano Purchasers Guide" for 1903. BRIGGS' PIANO COMPANY. An old and reputable concern that makes the "Briggs" piano, an instrument of tested durability and fine tone quality, at their factory, Nos. 615-621 Albany Boston, Mass. Business founded in 1868.

Incorporated in 1893, with a capital of C. C. Briggs, president. Make both upright and grands. Capacity of factory, 1,200 pianos per year.

Do a wholesale and retail business. The late Mr. C. C. Briggs, began pianoforte construction in 1854, and was considered one of the expert scale drawers in the United States, and a piano maker of exceptional skill and ability, who contributed largely to the development of the upright piano of to-day.

The present Mr. C. C. Briggs, son of the founder, has had a thorough schooling in the practical construction of pianos, and is recognized as a most able and conscientious piano maker. The "Briggs" Pianos belong to the high-grade, standard makes.

They have always been noted for fine workmanship and a tone that is pure, musical and of great volume and carrying power. They contain all standard improvements, besides special ones invented and adopted by the firm. They have been indorsed by artists and musicians of distinction, and are handled by many prominent dealers. Commercial and financial standing excellent. Note--The "Piano and Organ Purchasers Guide" contains a short sketch of every piano made in the United States.

WE ARE SOLE AGENTS FOR BRIGGS PIANOS. EDWARD T. BATES 313 CHESTNUT STREET. NEAR DIAMOND PARK. H.

W. HARR, maker of Men's Fine Clothes. Also Suits made to order for $13 00 up. Overcoats $12.50 up. Trousers for $3.50 up.

252 CHESTNUT STREET 252 Opposite the Postoflice. ject being, Would See Jesus." Miss Augusta Churchall, of Loraine, 0., is here visiting relatives and friends. two canning factories commenced work last week. Many loads of tomatoes were hauled through town. Mrs.

W. W. Cooper and daughter, Miss Pauline, left for their home on Friday, after spending several weeks with relatives at their former home here. Miss Mary Sheldon left for Mead- F. L.

NISBET, M. D. Office and Residence, EILER BLOCK. OFFICE HOURS---10 to 11 a. 2 to 4 and 7 to 8 p.m.

Both 'Phones, 107. Night Call Bell. Cor. Hall, Head of Staire. ville on Monday to attend Allegheny college during the fall term.

Charles Cubit, of Meadville, visited Robert Christy's family last week. Miss Sarah Sargeant left for Cambridge Springs on Saturday in response to a message telling of the serious illness of her cousin, Mrs. A. O. Paul, formerly of this place.

Word was received on Sunday that it was not expected that Mrs. Paul could long survive, her principal trouble being heart failure. STORE NEWS. Flannelette Waistings 10, 15c yd. Outing Flannels 8 and 10c yd.

New Laces 5c yd. White Waists 2-3 off New Velveteens for costumes. New Silks for waists and suits. FULLER DRY GOODS COMPANY. FLYER NO.

3. BOYS' KNEE PANTS, 50c. FOR Saturday Monday, 39c. WHAT NEXT? F.C. PRENATT 220 CHESTNUT ST', Outfitter for Man and Boy..