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The Weekly Courier from Connellsville, Pennsylvania • Page 8

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THE COURIER, CONNELLSVILLE, FRIDAY MORNING, AUGUST 7, 19O3. OLD RESIDENT DEAD. Elizabeth Sheppard Brown Widow of Late John K. Brown IXPIRED OH TUESDAY NIGHT. John Balsley, Principal of the Third Ward Call-d to Final Rest After Two Weeks' Illness of Typhoid Fever.

and Mrs. William Gregg, Saturday, Augusta, after a lingeiing illness. She was taken to the Jlercy Hospital, Pittsuurjr, in Febiuaiy, and afterward to Kecne'o Private Kcspital, Philadelphia, bnt having deru eel no benefit at either place, returned to Unioinoun. June 30, slip waited for the death summons Mrs. Grant Weaver.

Mrs. Graft Weaver of Adelaide died Monday, August S. 33 years anl 9 months. The ilunerai was held from the home ot her August 3, at 2 httsliand, Wednesday, P. At.

Interment in Vandorbiti cemetery. PENNSVILLE. MOUNTAIN MATTERS. Brief Mention of the Happenings in Springfield Township. NiirmalvJlo.

Aus K. B. Tannelnll nnd wily of Mrb A J. Tauneliill ol" Scoilu.ilo ansi Robsoca Tinkc.v of a i i i were KLIPS'S of Alj'a. Caiuf past week If 111 ray our! a i i i oL miiil n.

M'SIL to hs Josidh Mm ray, the and 3 past vook CKii'Gi SM.ssnn ami t.unil ConnelKville ate spend HI on road AFFIDAVIT OF DEFENSE. Filed in Case of James Fineilo Against Jonn i of clofnifeo lias been filed IH Attorney a i ni casv 1 of i i ag xinst i i i Wilkoy. i i Hahi.Fd I i i he t.i-d leisod rnrmi lor i IYom in tho bmhllr.K. i I nnd h.id p.url a i i in Tlio room Ucr tl to notlior ant 1 the I i i a i i i i a t'ou' wet k- niru ro i cm lor i 1 aliped i a i tract a i ho i I leased 11:2 mum to tho am! 1 Smith time that Mrs. Elizabeth Brown.

One ol the oldest Jind most prominent inhabitants died Tuesday night at 11 o'cloctt, Jn tho jwrsoii of Itfrs. Elizabeth Sheppard Brown, widow ot John Brown, who died Mar 24, ISO 1. Mrs. Brown ha'I been failing for som succum hours. Elizabeth Sheppard born on the siio ot tha Catholic piusonage on the comer of Prospect et and Orchard April 21.

1S20. She was the and Elizabeth Happenings and Doings of Bullskin's Busy Little Village. Pennsvilli 1 August 3. Mr. and Mrs Joseph Obor oi! Dixonviile.

Indiana county. from Wednesday until Thur. lay morning of last week visiting Uu- former's niecs, Miss Margaret Obcr. During the electric storm of Wednesday afternoon, of last week tho anms or some a i after an only st uck bllt the mota of tho hay lifter, which extends the length of the barn, attracted current, whwli it followed, thereby preventing a fire. Tho roof was damaged, but the grain and feet! aJI es- Stafford Sbeppard, ivr.jse mother was A descendant of General Warren of Revolutionary tame.

She. was married 1 to John K. Brown July 21, 1S36, at the of 16. Sne was the mother of children, seven sons seven flaugh- all of whom exiept the oldest born ju the Brown home on Main street, -where they liave lived 65 years. Four daughter and three sons survive her as do also 12 grandchll- caped destruction Mrs.

Hams Pittsburg, a few days last week i i i imllv of her son. II. 13. Harris. pa neiif V.

Sia-ib ha? tho Irubcr made. 111 liossever. th.it i hy Joseph If. Anderson of to cirninf-tanct over i he had Stmoa nnd A SenofT THE MOST REFRESHING APiD DELIGHTFUL PERFUME POR HNDKCRCHIEF.TOILET AND BATH I I sells 'lie on. acres tor and fcjc-nofl acres for There are four vacancies in Springfield's coi of "Ed- waicl is 'alnfat to sten and will teach Mountain View.

Torrence ana Roy Hcxltf'um are stopjiing for a filled i SHerrtliand and Sticcess DOUGLAS BUSINESS COLLEGE PA. eonu 31 lie a unable to clel.vor' Lrin Pavul J. C. Kennoll, wife an.l i of Scottilalc, James Plcming and wire and George Gallcr.tino ConnolUvHie featured on spring chicken at Squire Millei 's Jast Sunday Tho Brooks House had for Sunday Mr. and Mrs.

P. Markoll. Mr. and Mrs Knox, Sani'ic! Jacobs and family, all ot Connellsvillo the Tho clifck then re- tut nod 'o Fineilln th ih i i but U.u --o back. tint bo was ciPMons- 'o do Ins i and Lifter i i i ho about to finrt anfitbor inom fj tliu L'ollow, aft i 1 iniicli ion bio and nne TOO n'l room, on i i more i Semi-Annual sam oi tlio tl i sli eel and foi a frn and i t-fand Tbc a iai, aiubbcinly rofnsol to nrcopt snlistltuto WilKey a that a i i i iis a i of cm tract 0 far as possible anil tl bo Teas' freed froii all Onanc il i a i i wncn tho fellow refused (o accept, t'io room filled up and tendered to him ir place Continues one weeli Tlrs S.tie is i known it neei.K no i-onunent, only a notice.

A. L. Richer and Tufe of Scolttlale Lhc XVesL En(1 to John ghulix on i were Pennsville visitors Thursday of Montlft tor Mr. Shnlu exprci? to improve property in many ways Mrs Mr.rtt-Iius Romeslmrgli of near Conne-IIsvnle is hpenduiE; the week last week. Mr.

ant', Mrs. Xathan McPherson ol Pa spent a few days last week with tlieir o'tl fiiends, Mr and Mrs. William McCleary. Miss Auna Brawner of Union town -teen and three great-grandchildren. was for a few Her children were Pneodore deceased; Mrs.

Cameron, vlai ts ami 0 her brother. Ross Henry Bauer sold his property (he o'iirr. among friends in the mountain City i Stand i of Township. Umonim.i., Sixth Street and Penn Avenue, Pittsburg, Pa. Store closed all day July 3tst, to 5 p-epare stock for Sale Joseph'K.

Fielding relu-ncC home' bo SCT 1 risan1 deceased; Mrs. E. Y. White, Mao- Fr lm mlH Alice, debased: Georje Sfrs. nt i i i lrien(Is Xv in J.

Baer. GsDorne, William anJ brooh Lo ilr slan(1 h.m.lax to, The n-rmbcrs of the UfiitRl i 1 tnn i pro- reu Cliurcn holil a Irstival in CL jni TiieMlaj cm Ijchall Rp.l Men'- TIal! Friday cvciniic. Law ronep i i alias Lm nu Mi- Kust I I i i 10 rat i wl aaon i i i sorvt'l ami a Limo an iittc'tl JlopiHTt at Eliza Eva. deceased: Charles Jolm reuir fll FrWav Louis 3Io Mrs. F.

O. Goodwin, Cora I a vacatlon to A I a A. ana Albt-U rs inli( and two Mrs. Brown was orjcmally a 1 1 rf Pa visitcd nns BIG CIRCUS COMING SOON. inibors i v.n* i A i i i t'tnnia il- UK- first of Sepioiiilier i Tl 1 1 a i a Mint v.hom I hn 4T--DEPARTMENT STORES--41 Located in Fayelte and Westmoreland Counties.

i Her ber of tne Methodist Episcopal Church but left ttat body in 3S52, -nhen tho Methodis- Protestani denomination was organized, ana 1ms been an active metaber ot tho latter ever since. Sl.e took part in the difleu-nt church societies and known i'or her active interest in and benevolence toward all deserving charities. Her home Tvas tne stopping place of ministers and their lamilies and she loveJ to entertain apy and all v.ho could tell her the progress oi her church as rother 'charts as the news ol ihe flay. Her room is filled with furniture and relics of old families; every article possess ing some historical interest, such as a chair was once in the possession of Zaehariah Connell. She cel; ebrateU her golclen wedding anniversary with ber husband in 1SSG.

funeral services were private. Interment was in Hill Grove Cemetery this -morning. WaUace's Great Amusement Enter- hr prise i i i Here. i i i 1111111' Ti'e Inre i i i i ol UK llrc.ii a I I I I for tiu 1 ct.u.'.m -it' i i i t'linn- on ihaii I'mui IHUV i tiiut (Uiu a i ol tiif i tc b.init' i-rnpurtion Hrr ptj-od I UA much i i i.rniui'-pl i of m.u i i laro S'THI. ir fioiit dl circn- i nm ji-lnrKi i 'i 1 and in 'he ot sav ii' -fninn action and u-ithin the hf-jiiin-: reason; Mrs J.

II Halfhill. of this place. a rar11 tjiii.hr.my a 1 Mr a Mrs, A. Hunter of PiUbbnnrl lai 'l aside, crecilf, ar- irra spent Saturday with Mrs aro shi.ted and Kiims and a Mrs M. E.

Riley. society ana ul Miss Eva S'tonffer uave a picnic, party to a number of her younir friends iiie for a few d.iy.s wo Tiiu A a and Heien Millaril of CunnellsMlK spent sever.il dris last oek their frioruib, thf Misses Eva and ototiffer. C. II. StouKer, son Dwipht anil datiyhter Anna Kathciine it ft.

Friday afternotr. for a week's nsit to net't Cor.il'ic-nce. Pa. Mrs. II K.

Collins and children of HyJe came llniraday and I .11. I ni' 1 a in i io ron- i WHAT A BLESSING TO ABLE TO. "For I wa 4 obliged to yet up 1 times during tli' 1 I mi'Iei cd so Tr in Kuinov nnd BLuJ.h ri lk-f iiiu-Ulimbtf il. Dr DavitlKi'iiiicilj a iriteKt'Hifdy was I t' tk but short ti'iic and found are spending a few as v.siting and siste i). nu Instead oi up a ild and in times I can now lileop ull nxht -lie i GEOHGE re i "-up (1 I- Xarional tiolduns Home, Ya Disease, Gravel.

Liver Coni- plainiH, Pain in tho liack, and DliuMer Tniuhk-s, too frc-iineiiL anil painf'il pas-inr of the wattr and Dropsv, nro all cansctl hy disorders of tho kidneys. Dr. David Kennedy's F.tvorite Ktnned lias cured thonbunds of people of these diseases, in ench. ase restoring tho patient to peifect health. It 3a prescribed nntl recommended by the best.

i 'if 1' "-i i i i i i A i a i a i 1 tli.il any A I Saturday. Mrs. A. Keffer and two daugli- ters. Misses Althea and Cora Lee.

and Mrs. B. Lee of South Connelsi (lie spent Su-ulay with Pennsville friends. Miss Sue Keagy and Miss Helen Smith of fieottdale spent, from Saturday until Monday in afhi.r.s iinii-l- Bequests cf a Well Redstone i physieiana the United States i i directly on the Kidneys and tho blood It drains the blood of all poisonous sub- bi en cal se Favorite Ketnedy is tlia rt al and 1 only k-ulnoy medicine that acts ns ulax- ih-C'deiif i- i-ff iiijative--all otlttrs constipate. I Mr.

and Mra. John Ober and i Shim 3 of Alvcrton spent a tew hours n.ay I John Balsley. Jofcn Henry, son of Thomas Balslsy, deceased, jnd Louise Balsley, died at his home near East Vain lew avenue -at 4.30 A. aged 22 years. Mr.

Bals- Sa mla afternoon the for- Jey liad been just weeks a UIU- Miss Margaret Ober typhoid lever, which 1. veloped rap-: Bungard. one of Gib- idly into a serious 15 pe. He had 1 5lin pol)ulrir tca chers. spent a 'I" 1 Circus been elected in June principal of ho In cn iisvillo Sunray.

tuvvn, and the Tijlrd IVaid scliooH fir his second i Vn ian acrompanied I r.own i year. and. was preparing to begin work Craci Evaf: of a i al, the opening "of the term. bliss Barbara Leapiine of Scottdale i a of a i i He was a consistent member of. the aml Crafl jniholland of as ls repine I i English Lutheran denomination, in -which churcli he was orsmist for several years and teacher in the Sunday schoc'l.

He also an active mem- ber of tho Y. 31. C. A. He graduated in 1900 from tlif Conni.

Isville High A circiii like the Haeo Show brings i i of people of The urn', 1 when hd a study closely the a i i of a eir- i tt cus Tlila lias Ken eliansed IIIK LIK Jolill'-nii tho i i i today and Ila-'u-rtj a of cxhlbilion lien' uf ailv MitiiiK of tin Wai UU.r lini i i Thf 'i. at KelHe i MUI ft a i fifiii.n i i i ti.f took a trolle.v ride to 1 i i (in than it It i plea.sure ol a Sunday Mr. and II. L. liurbert of Soon- dale Mrs.

i i lather, ))i B. Chalfant. Sunday to 1. .7. Walsh and family of near Unit-l 1 Aniru ed.

spent Sunday wilii Schtxl; taught one works, Dnul-ar tonw.shu,. and to California Normal for spring term in the class 01 1002. there- Florence Riclif-y speiiiiing a hv proving more than ordinary ability as a scholar. Deceased a most promising 5 oung man anil Ws untime- death is the source of sorrow to all who knew him. John Balsley was born April 3, 1SS1, the youngest of seven children, who all survive him.

They arc Mrs. S. Frocle, Mrs. Llda Fuller, Mis. J.

Charles, Samuel and Worth HU mothei is also The funeral services were held r. Sunday, at -1 P. Ellis B. will officiate Mrs. John Bailey.

-Airs John Baily died at her home on Prospect street, Saturday, at -i o'clock A of consumption, aged 41 years. She leaves ber husband and two chil- dren. Miss Lulu and Charles Two oth- er'chilaren are dead. Mrs! Bailey was Miss Ella Davis -before her marriage, and was born In tasfield. Her mother, Mrs.

Svis lives on North Plttsburg street. Mrs. Bailey is also survived four brothers. Homer, John, Ro- Mollie Davis at home. Mrs Biuley was a member of the -Methodist Episcopal Church and was -wrtl known as a Christian woman a kind neighbor and mother.

She leases a large number of friends to deplore her loss. Funeral services were held 'her late aome. Sunday at 2P. M. in HilMJrove Cemetery.

Henry Gilleland. Benry Oillelanci. one of the pioneer residents oi ITanklin town.Oim, died -at his hcroe near CtinningUam school- July S. 1903. He TM, born that township September Iff.

IS.o, and thero all his lite. Death was due to old a-e inconnection with in attack -of pneumonia. The funeral place -on Sunday followins- Sir G.Hcland i was twice marrirt. 3j the fi-st union! he has tv. IH InS chlloren Mrs.

"liam Guteland ot Smock. By thf s'-cond there -are 12 surviving children, as follows: --Thomos oJ Kansas. George 1 Sirs. Robert Byers. Mrs Willmm, Dennis, Mrs.

Lydia. Reynolds. Henri Mrs Ross Thomas, AKa. Charles and -Sarah, all of Franklin township, and Robert Norris of Kansas. Mrs.

Charles Gorley. Mrs. Charles led at the home UiIontown Walsh Mr Mid Mrs Jo few weeks With Unlontown friends Mrs. Albert Healey relumed home Saturday evening a a month's -lay wiih lloirpftead She was accompanied by Jier nicer, Miss Anna RoEser, "Aho will a few weeks nere with her Mrs Herman Earhart of Dnnlj.ii down Tuesday lier siptei A C. File.

There is pien'y ot in thus vicinity just Mrs. Harriet King, who has boon visiting friends here for the past few weeks, returned to h3i- home at Klr.g- i i shares and tlio regular SI 00 sko bottles ock naiaer! as Sarnfh battlt--enough far trial, firs bv mail. 11 I i rs I Dr. Kennedy Corporation, Rondoat, N.Y. .11.

A i Dr i i i I I CnuBbl, tun. Ir. i i p. E. A DRUGGIST, Cherry brbi nipUon.

50 1 ii oo. Connellsville, Pa. CONNELLSVILLE THEATRE FRED ROBBINS Manager GOLDEN WEDDING. and Mrs. James Torrence Celc hrate Their 50th Anniversary.

A host friends nt-e'iiblni at CUPID'S NEW RECORD. Aged Brownsville Woman and Man Married an Hour After Meeting Salt Lake City, Utah, Aug Smith, 70 years of age, who came here from Boleston, Oswego county, N. and Mrs. Sevilia McGowen, 71 years ot age, a native of Brownsville, proved yesterday that age cannot take away the possibilities of love at first sight by being the principals in the most hasty marriage on record in the Mormon Temple. Saturday afternoon the acred couple met by-chance in the Tabernacle.

They were introduced. In 20 minutes Mr. Smith had proposed. He argued the question with Mrs. McGovern for 20 minutes, and before the next 20 minutes had expired Smith had secured a marriage license and the oeremony was performed in the bj President McAllister.

SCARLET FEVER EPIDEMIC. Morgan Has Many Cases of the Disease and Citizens Are Alarmed. Morgan, August are between 15 and 20 of scarlet fever within a small radius of tins place. anil the citizens are greatly alarmefl H. Miner, H.

A. Glotfelti, John YV'ar- The patients are all children. Many home of Torrpnce ne.ir ru ir, Lower TroiK t-, tnmlf-r cnngrautlalions tin 1 i and i nn the iiiilcbtoii ol tlii'ir i wliu ra-nc hn basket ol tiling and llt when sprou prescutcil of tempting viands. There in all wild uurtook of a monioralih dinner, which was ill? firsl on da'5 program. It had been intended to have the wedding ceremony repeated at The exact when it had boon f.rht celebtate-I 50 years ano, but 'he M.

ness ot the pastor. Rev H. SV Hanna. made in.possible to'- him to be pros- The afternoon was pleasaiit'v pasb- ed i vocal and instrumental irusic and recitalioi J. M.

Murtiattd acte i as master ot ceremonies and calleJ for volunteers in tho entertainment The presents were numerous ap propriate to the occasion, about $75 in gold and many smaller gilts boEng re.ceived. These, however, were not so much prized by the bride and groom of 30 years ago as were thf hearty congratulations for the blessings of years patt and the food wishes for the years come from their loving friends. Miiy they live to see their diamond wedding! Great Opening' Attraction FRIDAY. AUGUST 14 THe Celebrated Comedienne, HILDA THOMAS i LOU HALL A A 1 OF 20 I I 1 i I A l.lrl-. DA1HYMEN I Prosecutions for i Adulteration at Uniontown.

The dairymen who were charged by Special Agent A. HntcMnson with adtilteiating milk went before Squire Dinvson at Unioutown Wednesday morning, the time set feu a hearing, and paid tho costs and nne Lt escribed by law. T.ie defendants uere G. L. E-own, Everson- William FISHERMAN'S DAUGHTER STIRLING SCENES, an equal to "SHOR1-: ACRES," with Specialties, Musical and the EMPIRE CITY QUARTETTE.

PRICES 25, 35, 5O, 75 Seals on Sale at Columbia Confectionery commencing Monday, Aug. 10 of the young folks have been sent, away frorr: home on account of the apid spread of the disease. The beginning of the school term is approaching, but it is feared that unless the situation is greatly impioved by the first of next month it will be uu- wis efor the schools to open. There are also a number of cases of typhoid fever in tl.is rlclnity. Mrs.

WyrtJe Buyd ot New Haven, who is visiting at Murphy's, is one of the patients. None of the. cases, however, are very serious. ner and J. S.

Stouffei, Conuellsville, IJarton Gaddts, John Clark and the lattor's driver, Leioy Patterson, ot Uniontown. The bill ot" each man ranged from $n3 to $CO. that of Mr. Miner ujrainst whom there were two charges and he paid double that of the others This dispose-; of all the cases except that of George Pritciiard of ConneUs- ville. who is now away on.

a vacation Wallace's Circus Coming. circus will ia- Connellsville on JIonday, -Aniftist 31. CORN SYRUP The New Table Delicacy. A new syrup with a new flavor--pure, wholesome and good. Karo Corn Syrup is made from that portion of the corn which contains the greatest strength-giving, ei.ergy-producing and flesh-forming elements.

Karo Corn Syrup is a pre-digested food--ready for use by the blood --which the weakest stomach of infant or invalid will readily assimilate. Best for every home use from griddle cake-, to candy. "She Great -Spread for "Daily 'Bread. Sold in airtight, tlius which protect its purity guarantee Its goodness, inmrc its cleanliness, somelhiuE so uncommon in common syrups ice, ase and 500 sixes, at all grocer's OORH PRODUCTS Haw York and Ohlcago. Great Bargain Sale Semi-Annua! Clearance Sale, Rummage Sale, Inventory Sale.

Sale that sets prices a-sailing downwaid. During the latter part of Augusr we take our Semi-Annual Inventory. Until that time this Great Sale of Bargains will be in full blast. You Can Look for Prices on al! kinds of summer goods, on all odds and ends in Men's, Women's, Boys' and Girls' wear that in some instances aie fifty per cent, lower nan regular prices. Special Low Inducements in fie Goods, Clothing and Shoe Departments.

As politics make strange bedfello'vs, so do stock-taking times make companions in the way of puces. This not alone for goods that will not be taken upon our stock sheets, but upon goods recently bought and that have just come into the house. The stores are all full of tempting bargains. Take time to look at them, buy them and save money. Fresh Meat and Grocery Departments.

We claim to have the best equipped Fresh Meat Markets and Grocery Stores in vVestern Pennsylvania today. We excell all opposition in arrangements and conveniences for our cnstomers. We excel! in quality of stock and service, and best of all, we excell in prices. We invite-solicit your inspection. ONION SUPPLY COMPANY.

4T--DEPARTMENT STORES--4T Located in Fayette and Westmoreland Counties.

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