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The Conneautville Courier from Conneautville, Pennsylvania • 5

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THE CONNEAUTVILLE COURIER, FRIDAY MORNING, SEPTEMBER 25, 1885. 5 THE CONNEAUTVILLE FAIR. PAYMENT IN ADVANCE. PERSONAL MENTION. NEW GOODS! NEW The Courier to make a New Items lor this column are solicited.

If you liave a friend visiting you and would like to have the fact known, let us have the Information. If you are going away, do the same. We are always willing to publish the items, but cannot do so if they are not brouslit to our On and after the lirstOf January next the Courieii wilLWe run strictly on the advance pavSystem, no paper notice, OIL CLOTHS. MERCHANTS, SAVE YOUR FREIGHT ON OIL CLOTH, OIL CLOTH, OIL CLOTH. "More goods for DO cents than can be bought elsewhere for One Dollar." being sent ottoMiie office unless paid for in advance, either by cash or note The Corky Faih.

The Fifteenth Annual Exhibition of tho Xorth-west-ern Agricultural Society, will be held in Corry, on Tuesday, "Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, Sept. 121) and 30, and Oct. 1 and 2. Tho Fairs held by this Society have greatlv increased in interest from year to "year, and the coming one promises to be no exception. It will comprise all tho usual features, with many novel ones.

There will be hrst-class horses, fast, slow and heavy: cattle of all prominent breeds, home-bred and otherwise; sheep with long, short and fine wool; swine of many varieties; poultry that will make the suimy son of Africa grin from ear to ear as ho thinks of the nocturnal henroosts of the past. The Ladies' Department will be unsurpassed in this section. There will be good races every day. The good old times of the renowned Capt. Smith and the frisky Po-cohontas will be recalled in the war Having had charge of the Coukiek continuously for over twenty years, we have accumulated a large number of accounts which we find ourselves una ble to settle under the credit system.

The fair season of ISSo will close in this section of the State with the thirty-third annual exhibition of the Crawford County Agricultural Society to be held in Conneautville on "Wednesday, Thursday and Friday of next week. Such repeated mention of the fair has been made in our columns that there remains nothing to add at this time, unless it is to say that the prospects for a succesftil exhibition were never more favorable. The unusually large number of entries already received assures a grand display, and with favorable weather the attendance will be larger than ever. The fair grounds have been greatly improved under the personal supervision of the President, Mr. AV.

L. Pond, who has had a force of men at work for the past ten days, building new stalls and sheds, repairing the old and making other improvements. A needed addition is the putting in of a largt watering trough on the top of the liill near the cattle department, from which an abundance of water can bo liad for the stock. The track is in ex AVe place the time for the new depar ture to go into effect far enough' ahead to allow all our subscribers to prepare All the neAV novelties just received from the Eastern cities, where I have been for the past ten days making careful selections of all the market affords, which can and will be sold at from 10 to 15 I have the agency for one of the largest vz manufacturers in this country. 1 am prepared to sell at manufacturers' prices.

Merchants will find it cheaper to buy near home. for tho change. Where any may find it inconvenient to pav in advance at the expiration of their subscription, we win accept their notes, and no man who expects to pay for his paper can re dances, loot races anil lacrosse games of the dusky savages. In fact, there will be everything to nm'-'-e instruct, and nothing to olfend the taste of the most fastidious. Tor further information, address, II.

A. Porter, Sec, Corry, Pa. AVe advise as many of our readers as can to attend this Pair. fuse to give us a due bill. Parties who are now in arrears will be allowed to can be buy in towns.

My Wholesale Department is now complete with all tho NEW FALL STYLES. per cent, lower than done by others who Cleveland or near by give us their notes in settlement, but no paper will be sent out on which the subscription is unsettled. The city papers exact advance payment and re CLOAKS LOA KS cellent order and the grounds in fine sfiape. The first day is devoted to making entries and arranging articles ceive it without a grumble, and the person who cannot pay for his home paper ought to be able to get along some way without it. Since having this change under consideration we have talked with many of our old sub JOHN J.

SHRYOCK, CARPETS, CURTAINS, PAPER HANGINGS, "Window Shades, New Mili.in ery Estarlisiijient. I have opened my new millinery establishment in a portion of Pitcher's new photograph rooms in the building formerly occupied by the Independent olliee. My goods are all new, of tho latest styles and best qualities, embracing everything found in a fust-class millinery store. Hats and bonnets trimmed in the latest city styles and at lowest prices. A call and examination of my stock is respectfully solicited.

Miss Lisktta AVinoeu. for exhibition. The second day has always heretofore been the "big of the fair, the show of cattle, sheep and scribers in reference to it, and all ad The ladies will be interested learn that my new stock of full and winter wraps are received. My business in this department has been very extensive, often selling lino garments to ladies living in Jei'fcrson, Meadville and Greenville. The reason of this is that 1 am salislicd with smaller profits than others who deal in this line of goods.

Xow I wish to say to tho ladies of Northwestern Pennsylvania and Eastern Ohio, that with long experience in this line of business, which a absolutely necessary to success, I propose to keep a larger stock and greater variety than swine being made almost entirely on that day, but this year the sweepst akes on cattle will oblige animals competing Oil ClolliH, to remain on the grounds during Fri 915 "Water Street. 207 Chestnut Street and 'Ml Market Square, day. The last day is horse day, though all the departments of the- fair, except the cattle, (asido from sweepstakes,) MKADVILLE, vise Us adoption. It is tho only correct plan, and when once we adopt it, our subscribers will, we know, wonder with us why it was not done sooner. The little address tab shows each subscriber the time to which he has paid, and if the figures do not show beyond January 1st, 1SSC, when that dale is reached, you may depend on having your name stricken from our list and the amount due us, if any, put in shape for collection.

The Jubilee Singers use the Burdelt Organ. Their conductor in writing to the company says: "Tho Burdott Organ has done good service and has responded fully and satisfactorily to every demand mado upon it. The surprise and delight of our friends at the effects produced pleased me very much." sheep and hogs, remain as on Thurs ever belore, and as I buy of the best manufacturers in the whole day. country, and very largo quantifies. 1 secure A Close Call.

The residence of mo regular icn.oit.sale (haters discount, thus enabling me to sell so low that Hon. Prank Mantor camo about as close to furnishing a chance to try our CONNEAUTVTLLE. Friday Morning-, Sept. 25, 1CS5. none win meet my prices.

In styles and variety I can assure any wanting Cloaks that they will be of tho latest and most fashionable styles, ranging in prices from to sioo. new lire engine on "Wednesday as it well could and miss it. Mrs. Mantor had left the house to keep her husband's Oi'KiiA Horsn, Faih AVkkk. The Cora A'an Tassel Dramatic Company will occupy the Opera I ouse each evening of Pair week, producing a change of programme each evening.

A 7onu.erful Discovery. The overlook careful reader will scarcely the double column announce ofiiee open while he did some worl- id ehil- Also, a full line of misses diens garments at low liyures. about the barn at home. Sometime after, Mrs. C.

A. Hamuion came to call, finding the house filled with dense smoke. Mr. Mantor responded to her call, finding that a spark from the sitting room stove had fallen upon and set lire to the carpet, burning over Consumptives and all who suffer from any affection of the throat and lungs, can find a certain cure in Dr. King's Xcw Discovery for Consumption.

Thousands of permanent, cures verify the truth of this statement. Xo medicine can show such a record of wonderful cures. Thousands of once hopeless sufferers now gratefully proclaim they owe their lives to this Xew Discovery. It will cost you nothing to give it a trial. Free Trial Bottles at Theo.

J. Ely's drug store. Large size uo cents and $1. a space about three feet wide and mak ing "very rapid progress. A half dozen Pair next week.

The Cambridge News is publishing a list of delinquent subscribers. The borough schools will have a vacation next week on account of the fair. A general slicking up is in progress all over town, and everything will be looking its best for fair week. The evidence in the "Webster murder case was closed on and the lawyers are making their pleas. pails of water put out the lire ami no alarm was given.

A basket of kind ment of John J. Shryock, of Mead-vilie, in to-day's issue, while the careful buyer, on reading it, will scarcely miss a trip to Meadville to secure some iif the bargains offered. Mr. Shryock has the goods just as he advertises and will make good every figure quoted. John B.

Smith, who recently died in Le-Boeuf, aged 71 years, left to the Mill Village Methodist Church, the money to be used only in repairing or enlarging the building. PuJii.io Sai.ks. Bills have been printed at this office for the following sales: AA'. B. Greenfield, at his residence one mile south of Beaver Center, on Saturday, Sept.

L'lith. Administrators of the estate of C. I. Ellithorp, on the old Bartholomew farm, one mile south of Xorrisville, on Monday, Sept. 128th.

P. M. Hyde, at his residence near tho Jerusalem school house, in Beaver township, three miles north-west of Springboro, on Thursday, Oct. 8th. AV.

II. Davenport, at the Fair. ling sitting behind the stove was burned entirely up, and the lloor beneath it burned through, a large beam just at that point keeping the coals from drop Please purchase no goods in any market before examining my assortment, for if you do you will be greatly disappointed when you see Cloaks from my immense slock. silk t. In Silks and Satin Bhadanies, (black and colored) I amsellingmorelhau three times as much as ever belore, which is stillicient evidence that prices, styles and variety are all that could be desired.

DUKSS IHIOllS I EI'A KTM KNT. In DressGoods, I'lulerwcar, Hosiery, loves, Domestics, if is needless for mo to say that my slock is full. HOOT AND SHOE I keep an immense slock of men's, boy's and youth's Hand Made Boots of the very best makes, which are warranted and will be sold at very low prices. In ladies and misses wear I still keep a full line of the justly celebrated Reynold's Brothers kid and goat, shoes, which for lit and durability are unsurpassed. In medium and lower grades of kid, goat and calf shoes, 1 have an endless variety.

Local notices 15 cents iter line of seven wools ping through and the air from getting in, and thus tho lire from making greater headway. The windows for llrst insertion, and lu cenls for each subse- mcnt, insertion. No transient, notice Inserted for loss than One Dollar for lirst insertion and and doors being tightly closed assisted in keeping down the ilames. The Jolty Cents for each suhscqent insertion. Special terms given on time contracts.

Head these notices carefully; additions are made cadi week. escape comes under the head of providential. Dr. O. Hough, George MeMullin, Bobert AVormald, Dorr Klumpli and Call at M.

Fitzgerald's and see his new stock of wall paper. AV. A. Piipert, members of North" Buy your boots, shoes and lubbers, at McCabe's and save money. Grounds in Conneautville, on Saturday, Oct.

0th. See advertisement. Special inducements offered bv AVm. Announcements the same as above Jamison Springboro, Pa. will hereafter be given free where bills coons.

In rubber goods I keep ali Don buy groceries or drugs until bust are printed by us. makes at lowest prices. you get prices at M. Fitzgerald's. Bed cedar carpet lining, for layin under carpets, at the Courier olliee.

New Millinery Estai.lisiimext. Mrs. 1a. 1). Andover, has open ed in the north room ot Itohnison brick ior bargains and all goods go to block a new millinery establishment Jamison's General Store, Springboro.

in which she offers a large stock of all western Commandery, Knights Templar, of Meadville, and P. P. Xichols, of the Kiio Commandery, accompanied their Conmianderies to Warren on AVedncsday to assist in constituting a new Commandery at that place. Tho Grand Commandery of the State and eight subordinate Conmianderies took part in the ceremonies, and participated in a grand parade. The Sir Knights were handsomely entertained by the new Commandery and the citizens generally united in welcoming the visitors and making their stay pleasant.

Ernest X. Smith, formerly of this place, and Col. J. O. Parnilee, placed the visitors from this place under obligations for their many courtesies.

From five to ten per cent, saved by the new late fashionable styles in millinery for the inspection of the ladies, from whom she respectfully solicits a buying your boots and shoes at Ale Cube's. Men's "Candee" 1 lubber Boots, double thick ball, at per pair. Boston I lubber Boots, best in the world, at bottom prices. OA lit' ET A 1 1 I can assure all wanting Carpels that my stock is now full of the best qualities and most desirable styles, at fully 10 cents per yard cheaper than Meadville or Eric prices. Very Pespectfully Yours, J.

A. Stone. For cash, you can buy boots and shoes at McCabe's cheaper than any share of patronage. The establishment is in charge of Miss Anna AVard, of Geneva, Ohio, a milliner of large experience, whose skill in her line is store in town. best seen the work she is turning he borough fathers have, had some needed work done on the streets the past week, and they are now in excellent condition.

A very heavy storm visited this section on Tuesday afternoon, doing no damage so far as we have heard. Tho weather since has been very cool. Parley's furniture factory, which has been shut, dywn for several weeks while a large was made to the building, is again running full time. Aiwffort is being made to organize a cornet band in this place. Several members of the old band are interested in the matter and the prospects are excellent for its success.

The enterprise is deserving of the encouragement of our people. The Krie County Democratic Convention, held on Monday, nominated Prank Moore, of AVaterford, for Sheriff; Horace Brewster, of Conneaut township, for Jury Commissioner and Martin V. Blore, of Venango, for Poor Director. Mr. A.

K. Le Fever, a former well known business man of Cambridge-boro, for sdnie time past located in Tennessee, was brought home, last week and taken to the insane asylum at "Warren for treatment, having became mildly insane. In our County Court on Saturday, M. Fitzgerald, of this place, was granted a judgment against King Simmons, the canal railroad contractors, for want of an appearance. If the judgment was of any value, there arc a good many other creditors who would follow Mr.

Fitzgerald's example. The "Bible in the Schools" question has been a bonanza to the iiowspapcrs of Mercer county, as the' editors have had from six to of communications, arguments and opinions on the qmsikm about every week for the past six months to "1111 up with," but it is beginning to get a trifle A full lino ot drugs, groceries, no out. The ladies of Conneautville and tions, ix-c, Ac, at bottom ngures, at vicinity are cordially invited to call JV1. i ltzgeralU s. md examine the stock and learn prices.

Xo trouble to show goods. Don't liy wall paper until you have examined stock and learned prices at A CARD TO THE PTJBLIO. CLOTHING AT ANDOVER. E. AV.

Morlc-y, the old, reliable clothier at Andover, has the larg est stock of clothing in Ashtabula county, bought before the rise in woolen goods, ana win give ins cus tomers the bonelit. If you want good goods at bottom prices, and want to deal with a reliable man, go to E. AV. Morley, Andover, Ohio. Hon.

M. AV. Oliver, member of the Pennsylvania State Board of Agriculture, wrill leave next Tuesday to attend the meeting of the Board at Lancaster on AVednesday and Thursday. Deis down on the programme fqr a paper on the subject, "Father did? so, and ho The essay is given at the special request of the Lancaster County Agricultural Society. Mr.

Oliver is also to prepare resolutions on the death of Hon. M. C. Beebe, of Pleasantville, a member of the Board at the time of his decease. Miss Birdie Bigiiell, daughter of Hev.

P. Bignell, of the Erie Conference of the M. E. Church, died at the residence of her parents in Predonia, X. on the ir.lh, aged 2S years.

The remains weiV brought to Greenville for burial. J. O. Davis, a South Shenango township boy, has been promoted to freight and ticket agent at Cuyahoga Palls, Ohio, an important station on the Mt. V.

D. P. P. Jo. is a Democrat, but he can't get along without the Mr.

B. P. Lord, of Biehniond township, a prominent citizen of this county, died suddenly on Tuesday of last week, from apoplexy. He will bo remembered as one of tho defeated Republican candidates for County Commissioner at the primary election in 1SS-1. Mr.

Edward Stuntz, a widely known and most highly respected citizen, died at his home in Albion on Thursday of last week. He was born in 1S12 and came with his parents in 1S15 to Conneaut township, Erie county, where his long life was spoilt. His father, Pev. George Stuntz, was a local preacher in the M. E.

Church, and his son early in life adopted tho same faith, in which he remained ever steadfast. A wife and eight children survive him. Deceased was a brother of Mrs. John P. McDowell, of Pick-sonburg, and one of his daughters id the wife of Mr.

J. J. llewit, of Albion, late of this place. StkCck jjy Liciitmn'o. During the storm on Tuesday afternoon, the dwelling of Mrs.

Thomas Crate, in Siiinmerhill, was struck by lightning, the bolt striking the comb of the roof and passing down the inside of the house, tearing off the plastering and lath on a strip over a yard wide along its whole course and passing out through the lloor. Three persons were in the. lower room through which the fluid passed, but all escaped with no injury aside from severe shocks. Tho importance of making all purchases of a reliable house that keeps the best of goods and an assortment of all the best grades, cannot be over-estimated. At such an establishment the patrons can have all the benefits of a large and complete line of the productions of the best manufacturers the country affords.

As leaders in our line our reputation is well established. The system pursued by us and strictly adhered to, embraces the following desirable and important points: 1st. The best of goods at the very lowest prices. 2d. All goods guaranteed as repre Best at" rant and Fruit Stork.

will this week open in the north room of the Courtright brick block a lirst-class restaurant and fruit store. Warm meals served at till hours, and M. Fitzgerald s. The largest stock ot wall paper ever brought to Conneautville, just opened at Fitzgerald's. Call at Neville's jewelry store and have your eyes examined and fitted.

No charge for examination. For your dry goods, groceries, no" lions, boots, shoes, clothing and general merchandise, go to AVm. Jamison Springboro. AVatcues, Clocks and If you need your watch, clock, jewelry or anything of the kind cleaned or repaired take it to N. C.

Neville and have it done in a first class manner and for a low price. Neville has the finest stock of jewelry ever brought to this place, and is selling so cheat) that everybody can have good goods' at about the prices they have been accustomed to pay for cheap plated trash. Dressmaking in all its branches neatly and promptly done at the rooms formerly occupied by Mrs. B. P.

AVater street, by Misses Maggie Planigan and Lizzie Mutlally. A share of patronage is respectfully solicited. A new stock of lamps and lamp fix during fair week I shall make special preparations to meet all demands. In tiie fruit department 1 will keep sented. dwavsafull stock of foreign fruits, 3d.

One price only. which will buy in large quantities md be able to sell at low prices. A 1111. iiijho. I'lllVJ for all kinds on country produce.

share of public patronage is respectfully solicited. Geo. II. Kimiiall. WHAT WE CLAIM.

That wo can and do sell groceries at MILLINERY AT Sl'RINOltORO. I less per cent, than any house in Crawford county. have just opened a new and very full line of millinery goods, which the ladies are invited to call and see. I have AVe sell a Japan tea at 50 cents that The dwelling of John P. McClure, in Perry township, Mercer county, was entirely destroyed by fire about o'clock Sunday morning.

The lire originated by the explosion of a lamp that had been left burning, and the llanics had gained such headway before being discovered that but little of the household effects were saved. Loss estimated at insurance SI, The double ciluinn advertisement of Krick conns in Very seasonably in this shivering weather. The advertisement tells Us own story, leaving nothing for us to add unless it be to say that stoves are very low this season and now is mi excellent time to buv. ood goods and am prepared to sell or is sold at three other places in town at make as cheap as any one. 00 cents.

Mns. E. B. Lowny, Springboro, Pa. Canned goods from 8 to cents a can less.

Pitcher, the new photographer, takes i Sugars from to 1 cent less per lb. Tobacco of our own brand at 50 tures, the largest variety and best goods ever brought to town, just opened. Xew style hanging lamps and shades; new patterns in parlor lamps; latest improved burners, Call in and see the stock and learn cents; cannot be beat in town for 00 cents; in fact all goods in proportion, no specialties. In order to enable our employes to prices. M.

11TZGERALD. Millinery and Dressmaking. I have just received my new fall Church of coffee, and during the The ladies of the M. E. Springboro will serve tea, lunch on the fair grounds fair.

stock of millinery goods, embracing all the latest styles and novelties. best cabinet photographs for S3 per dozen and best card photographs at 2 per dozen. Mi's. AVeissenburger has received her new stock of fall and winter millinery, embracing all the new novelties in the different lines of goods, selected with her well known taste especially )o meet the wants of this market, which her long experience so well fits her to make. The many ladies who depend upon her for their millinery will only need to know that she has her new goods opened for their inspection, while all others are invited to call and see the display, being assured of a cordial reception whether they wish to purchase or not.

To bo convinced that such are the facts, call at our store in Conneautville. J. Brown Son. Jewklky. X.

C. Neville has a large and handsomo stock of: jewelry which he oilers at prices lower than they can bo bought in any city in the country. If you contemplate buying a watch, clock, silver ware or jewelry of any kind, call and see his goods and get prices before you purchase. enjoy the annual holiday of fair time, the Coriiiisu will be issued on "Wednesday evening next week, twenty-four hours in advance of the usual time of publication. Advertisers must hand in their favors not later than "Wednesday morning to ensure attention.

Our ollico will bo kept open until ten o'clock on the forenoons of. Thursday and Friday and after five o'clock on each afternoon. Have also added a full line of Chenilles and Arrasene Silks, for embroidery which will be sold below city prices. Dress making in all its branches, done in tho best manner. The ladies are invited to call and see my stock and learn prices, whether thev wish, to purchase or not.

Franklin was visited by firo on Sunday morning, several buildings in the frame row on Liberty Street, between Center Block and Snook's Block, being destroyed. Loss estimated at about one-fourth covered by insurance. The general opinion places Us origin upon incendiaries. Tho ladies of tho M. E.

Church will serve warm meals in the church parlors during the fair. Pitcher's ground lloor Photograph Gallery will be open for business next Saturday. JNIKS. S. OAKY..

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