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The Weekly Courier from Connellsville, Pennsylvania • Page 8

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ft" THE DAILY I CONNEXLSV1L.L.E, PA, News From Nearby Tonvns. VANDERBILT. Personal Chat From the New Borough Down the Youqh. VanderbHt, Feb. the Netz Sisters' Quartette of Toledo, will givo a concert in the Christian Church.

If you are a lover of good music, leaking and singing, don't fall to be present. There aro people here who heard these ladies sing and speak in the highest praise of their work. The admission will be 25 cents. J. P.

Shallenberger, agent for the Prudential Life Insurance Company, was In Oonnellsville Tuesday transacting business matters. The political pot is commencing to boil, de ipite '-he fact that the election is not until 20th. One candidate especially is making a warm fight for the offloe to which ho is aspiring. It is nothing more than right that wo should take an active interest in the affairs of the new borough and get a hustle on us, showing our willingness to shoulder a part of the responsibility. The pupils of the VandcrbJlt public schoolf.

are making extensive preparations for the rendition of an excellent program on the 23rd of this month. The public will bo invited to be present and hear the recitations, singing and es jays. A big baby boy arrived at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Rathburn of Dawson.

We cannot state the weight of thit little fellow, but if he compares to others recently born he is surely a big one. Now, boys, tackle Charles for a smoke, and it will be forthcoming. The members of the Jr. O. U.

A. M. will give a ball and banquet in their ball lonight. Supper will be served at 10 30. Music will be furnished by Klfer'e's Orchestra and the price of admifsion is The affair promises (o be an elaborate one, as many invitations were issued for the event.

Dr. Jesso H. Hazlett was in Dunbar recently making professional calls. Frank V. Madden and Miss Mol- lle Lewis were in Connellsville Monday hopping and calling on friends.

It will not be long until Vanderbilt will have a national banlc Several men who are interested in the enterprise have spent a few days here soliciting subscriptions for it and we are glad to state that the matter is moving finely. Rev. George Colbert occupied the at the Bast Liberty Church of God Monday evening. Much interest 'is boing taken in tho revival meeting whi is in progress there. Town Council and the School Directors did not meet on Monday evening, as no quorum was present.

When matters of a business nature aio to come before the honorable body they should not fail to meet. )ad the Daily Courier for the latest news of the day. Only one cent a copy or 25 cents a month delivered to our house. Theodore Cramer was in Connells- villo Tuesday evening and attended the meeting at the Christian Church. Rev.

J. G. Slater of Pittsourg delivered tho sermon, which was for men only. Bead the Dally Courier for the latest news of the day. Only one cent a copy.

K. T. Robison of McKeesport was in Vanderbilt yesterday 'Calling on tho vai Ions merchants in tho Interest of tne Cudahy Packing Company, DAWSON. Live Notes from Busy Little Town Down tho Yough. Dawson, Feb.

7. John A. Wurtz, canhler of tho Dawson National bauk, la a Chicago business caller this we ek. VIr. Phillls, traveling salesman for thj Plttsburg Dry Goods Company, wus in town Tuesday looking after hi.i large trade here.

Sample Morrow and Miss Elizabeth Anderson of Connellssvllle were recent guests at the home of Mr. and Mis. Goo. C. McGill.

N. A. Rist, who has been at Mountain City, for the past few waeks looking after the interests of his ore mines in that State, has returned home, Revival services have beon started at the Dawson Baptist Church. The meetings will be held every night this eek. Everyone Is invited.

Mrs. Frank Wright of Monossen Is iore visiting her parents, Mr. ana lurs. G0o. C.

McGill, for the next tow Try our want column. Ic a word. Irvin Cottom, for a number of years a farmer of Lower Tyrone township, out now a resident of "Uniontown, will move this week to the Charles Boyd irm adjoining town. Mr. Cottom is anxious to get back to farm life again.

Tuesday seernod to be tho traveling Men's day hero. Among the well 1 noAvn traveling men seen on our treots were Messrs. Sturgls, Phillls, Stevens, Graebini? and MeClune. Work is steadily going on at the new Masonic hall. The frescoeing -vlll soon be done.

The hall is a )eauty and presonls a beautiful appearance. Dawsnn can well be prouu )f this new building. It Is expected have the building ready for use about March 1. The Netz Slaters' Quartette will give an entertainment at tho Cochran Memorial Church Thursday evening, February 8. These entertainers are recognized as bolne the second best quar- totte in the "United States.

They have boen winning the highest praise from the press, pulpit, literary and musical circles, ivherovor they appear. Ho rloubt a good crowd will ba in attendance tomorrow night. TWO DUNBAR CASES. Jonah Hughes Held On a Serious Charge Before Squire Cottom. Jonah.

Hughes, a Duiibar township citizen, is defendant iu a enso of "Subordination of Perjury," preferred before Squire W. H. Cottom at Dunbar, who returned the Information to court on Monday afternoon. The charge was brought by Emma Minord, alleges that in the latter part of January the defendant tried to bribe and persuade Prank Hughes and Goo. Bodkin to swear falsely In a criminal proceeding before Squire Daniel Cameron of Duiibar, in which Mr, Hughes had the prosocutrix, Frank Hughes and George Bodkin arrested on a charge oi' disturbing a religious meeting.

Hughes waived a hearing and gave $500 ball for court. The charge Is denied by Hughes. In another information returned to coin-Is, Monday by Sgulro Cottom, Jon- nlo Minord and Albert Minord nrn defendants on a charge of surety of the peace. The prosecutor is Ambrose Welling. It is alleged that in the early part of last December the defendant mado threats against the life and property of the prosecutor.

They waived a hearing and gave bait for court. A TOWN OF FOREIGNERS. Only 2,690 of Donora's 7,059 Inhabitants Are Americans. Donora, Feb. borough assessor, Capt, Gustav Schaff, has recently made a canvass of tho town and has compiled a number of statistics showing the Increase in population In tho town sinco it was organized.

Tho town of Donora has had a wonderful growth. Tho town was laid out in and according to the flgui os compiled by tho assesor tho population is now 7,039. Donora is one of he most up-to-date towns along the river and has made rapid progress iu all lines owing to tho many manufacturing Industries located there. The following figures aro given in regard to the population with reference to nationality: Americans, Slavish, Germans, 458; Polish, 411; 399; Irish, 398; Hubrows, 235; Hui ga- rlaus, 225; Lithuanians, 199; English, 148; Russians, SO; S7; Swedes, 78; French, 53; Crotianr, 47; 30; Welsh, 35; SWJBS, 27; Scotch, 19; Belgians, 14; Chinese, total, December 2t, 1905, 7,050. THE SQUIRE'lTDAUGHTER To Se Given by St.

Vincent De Paul's Dramatic Club. The St. Vincent Do Paul's Literary and Social Club aro now hard at work rehearsing for another play to bo presented in their hall at Lolsonrlng on tho evenings of February 19 and 20. "The Bquiie's Daughter" Is tho title of the comedy diamu which has been selected and those taking part aro striving to ecllpso tholr former efforts. The club has produced two very good plays in tho past year and tho cast of tho "Squlre'a Daughter" ia one of marked ability and t.ilont, who promise to "make good." A "number of specialties will bo Introduced between acts by well known local singers and musicians.

"Tho Squire's Daughter" is of three acts, interesting from start to finish, overflowing with novel amusing incidents and situations, L.OVO, ot course, is in the lima llgftt part of tho time. Tahun all together, It is a delightful combination of comedy, sentiment and tragedy. IMT. PLEASANT. Personal Chat of tho Staid Olc! Westmoreland Town.

Mt. Pleasant, Fob. and Mrs. Abrarn Meyers of near tho Independent school gave a paity last night at which tho whoie of tho Ptogresslvo Brethren Church attended. Abraham Baron ot Yodor avenue Is seriously ill at his home.

Jarnoa Hellion Bridgeport street, who has been working as a brakeman on the B. O. railroad, is spending a few days at home. Mtsa Nellie Ueul of tho Bast End spent yesterday in Bridgeport. The infant daughter of Mi.

and Mrs. Lamb of Depot street was burled Monday. Tho child died with oxzema and whooping cough. Miss Daisy Hollen of the East End was in Scottdalo yesterday. Mr.

Osterwl.se of East Main street was married Kunday. Cambria Co. to i 100 Ovens. Announcement has been mado of tho fact that (he Cambria Steel Company will Bhoi tly commonco the erection at Gallatziu of 100 coke ovens. These ovens bo consUuclod north of the town and will give employment to a large number of men.

Residents of Gallitzin are highly eluted at tho prospect of securing this industry. Two Prisoners Released. L. C. King of Ohiopyle, who had been in tho county jail for some time, was released on Tuesday.

Gcoige Irving, who was a tramp witness against Frank Phillips, recently sent to the work house, was released at the same timo. TO MAKE" The grocery trade and, t'ie public in general ugico that D-Zerta Quick Desscrta aro far ahead of all othr dessert-products. Start using them by ordering: from your giocer a package ot each. If not satislJed aStw a trial write us and and get your money back, 3 different products. 5" flavors 'D-Zerta adding w-Zerta Jelly Dessert "D'Zerta Ice Cream Pottfrfer Jtoclpos free, Adtirew Eoohcstor, N.Y, Post Invent or Sale Begins Feb.

5 jf Inventory is Completed "We Now Know Exactly How Wonderful Has Been tHe Increase of Our Business in I9O5- Tbe Satisfactory Outcome of Taking Will Make More Wonderful deductions in Our Post Inventory Sale Begins Feb. 5 Ends Feb. THan Even We Had Anticipated. Inventory lias shown us exactly the -wonderful strides this establishment has taken during the past year in the favor of the Connellsville public. We, of coarse, were able to judge somewhat of the rapid increase by comparing the increased daily sales with those of 1904, but stock taking is necessary to show exact gains.

THe marvelous increase in our business must be attributed to our policy of close profits and always snowing tne newest mercbandise. We never carry over frown one season to anotber any mercbandise and tbis we accomp- lisb by pricing tbis sort of goods so low tbat it can't but gain tbe desired result. Increased business means increased profits and increased profits will enable ITS to take a greater loss on all the odd lots and remnants in this establishment, than we were ever able to assiime heretofore' Another reason, Spring goods are commencing-to demand space, so it's imperative that these odd lots should be sold and we're going to sell them at prices that will clear our shelves to, one week's time. Remember that every article we show you is strictly up-to-date, no matter how great the price concessions, and we guarantee every article of merchandise we sell to be perfect in every way and prices that are the most wonderful in Cori- nellsville's history, on merchandise most wanted. Sbort JacKets were $5 to woman's suit in tbe bouse $9.95 and not one of thorn valued at less than $25.00 We except 12 suits, mostly etons and blouses and slightly soiled, we price i at and some o'f these were formerly $20.

One Near-seal Jacket size SO was Wouion's Coats, wore to $2 i.jO, at Ono Ivur Lined Coat, was $10, at $20. 9 Evening Wraps, black, gray, cliampagno and led, at nearly half- rlco. 23 Children's Coats at one-third r( ducliou. 2 Women's Gray Capes, wero 5.00, at 57 $1.23 MercoiUed Petticoats, fw-. DL 8 Gray wool Waists, were $5.00 oud at $1.95.

$3.00 Women's Sweaters at $3.50 and Norfolk Sweatois 1.75. 85c Child's Wlilto Drosses at 49u. $1.39 Cnild'si Whito Dresses at Child's White Dresses, fl.75. I DRESSES. Ages 6 to 12.

Wore now 9Gc. Were $2.00, now $1.19. Wero now $1.48. Women's Fleeced Gowns, 7Bc; were $1.00. Black a white Wool Kiselna- IDc.

I I Misses' und Children's Sera ton Foil Hats and Tarns, ilbbrm tihn- rnod, 35c; worth 00. Women'i Trimmed Hats, worth and $5.00, at Gaga Turbaiib, veto 5-750 to $12.00, at $2.95. JAP-A-LAC. 1 gal. runs $2.00.

gal. cane $1.00. 1 qt. cans 1 pt. uis 35c.

Vz pf. fans 18c. Vt, pt. oans 12c. RAZORS.

Wore $125, $1.35 and $1.50, at 75c. one Tubular Lanlerns $1.25 Railroad Lanterns Gfic, 7Gc Clothes Baskets 45c. 100 pieoo llavlland Dinner Sot, $19.90. TOILET SETS. 12 pieces $15.00 sotts at $8.95.

$9.50 sets at $0.50. $7.00 seta at $5.75 sots at COc Pitchers, live decorations, 25c. Fancy Covered Dished, wero at BOo. 20o Cups and Saucers at lOc. $25 Talking Machines, $7.50.

500 10-inch Records 16c each. $10 Acme Washing Machines, $8.50. OOc Cup and Saucer Racks, 39c. 25c C.lass Rolling Pins, 17c. I BASKETS ON STANDS.

$4.50 kinds at, 25. $2.85 kinds at $1.98. $3.00 kind's at $2.55. $2,50 kinds at $1.75, $2.00 kinds at $1.48. $8.25 llamperu at $2.50.

$3.85 Hampers at $2.60, Ono lot Laundry Soap, 30 bars, for 25c. lOc Bottlo blueing, 3c. 18c loop Mantles, 9c. HEAVY I DISH PANS. 25c size at lOc.

35c sine at 20c. GOc at 2Gc. 25c J2-quurt Water pall, 15o. TIN BUCKETS. 25c kinds at IBc.

kinds at 25c. 45c Kinds at 30c. OOc i at 35c. Fish and Game Sets, at fl.OO. G-imn't White Lined Granite Stow Kettles, granite lids, 35c; tho same in X-quait, 40c; the same in 10-quart, 50c.

12 Vic Flannelettes for waists at Tailored Broadcloths at halt pi Ice, 12 Dreba GOOIM, GO and G2 inches wldo mlxluios, wore S5c, at BOc. Dress GooN, 50 and 54 Inches wJUo, inixtuu'S, wore $1.00 and $1.25, at G5c. One lot Dress Patterns, imported Mohair, woro $1.75 and $2.00, at U.2B. Ono lot of Silk, Foulards and Taffetas, were ROc and 75c, at 35c. One lot Silks, suit patterns, all colors, ohecls and stripes, wero 85c and $1.00, at r9c.

Women's Collars, were 75c and $1.00, ai 39c Silk Bolts, woro $1.00 and $1.50, at COc. Silk Belt 1 woro 50c and 7Eo, 35c. Ono lot of Silk Belts, 9c. Post Inventory Sale Begins Fob. 5 in Ivvery Department.

Feb. 1O. Sale Feb. 5.

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