The Daily Republican from Monongahela, Pennsylvania • Page 1

The Daily TWENTY-SECOND YEAR. MONONGAHELA, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 26, 19 SANTA CLAUS' DOINGS. soon sped by until at eleven o'clock all ODDS 4ND ENDS. were invited to the dining room and told to "fall to." It was called a lunch Busy Day for Kris Over Three Hundred but between oyster stew and oyster fry, American cheese, pickles, cole Christmas Trees Brighten Monon-gahela Homes Christmas Gifts and Parties. slaw, to say nothing of turkey sandwich and fragrant coffee, it well This Christmas season seemed to be Christnif Has Pas: an unusual'y bright one, due per hap deserved a more sounding name.

The following persons were present: to the general and local prosperity, Ernest Neil, Bill Anderson, Melt Tee- Three hundred and thirteen Christmas trees were sold in town one hundred and fifty at Crall's and one hundred sixty-three at Keeney's. Tin kevs were scarce by 5 o'clock Wednesday, and the Haatf That Used to Spank My Pa. I go down to grandma's where ere's always lots of cake and pie, ead mj bread with jelly there stuff up ti I nearly die! greatest nn you ever saw lldin' from their steep-roofed shed, the hand that used to spank my pa the hand that pats me on the head. aroand and yell and make 1 kinds of noise, and they don't mind have no baby there to wake, id both of them are awful kind. goodest man I ever saw grandpa with his hair all gray, the hand that used to spank my pa ws up my trousers every day.

-8. Klser, in Chicago Record-Herald iting. for the New Year. tat did Santa bring- you? lat is home without a Santa? Ex iat is life with one less regret? windows that looked so beautiful dur ing the fore part of the week nov look as though some robber band had touched those once attractive spots. pie.

Gordon Teeple, Chester Gerst, Harry Ewing. Cliff Teeple, Rome Falkuhar, Charles Chessrown, W. I. Wilson and Ad. Augendobler.

Partakers in the merriment with the were, Wm. H. Wilson, Mr. and Mrs. J.

N. Yohe, Miss Blanche Yohe and Clarke Wilson III, the pride of his grand-father's heart. A Club Reception. Tbe Friday Conversational Club will give a reception on the afternoon of New Years day, at the home of Mrs. H.

Borland, to which each member is permitted to invite a guest. Music and other diversions will occupy the hours from half-past two until four o'clock, Not content with a clandestine visit to the homes, and his accustomed public gift at sacred shrines, he gives recep tions in places of business, and is even seen in all his bearded sanctity boldly walking the streets. AT CORRIK CORRIN'S (iilmore Ray. While he didn't wear any long white and a delightful time is anticipated at trried, by the Rev. Frazer, of the whiskers here he managed to augment the load of every purchaser with a Presbyterian Church, Youngs- this hospitable home.

Mr. and Mrs. William H. Robinson Ohio, at noon on December 34th goodly package of candy. AT LANDEFELD'g.

Minnie Ola Ray, daughter of the enjoyed a happy family reunion cn Here he amused the children won Christmas day. Mr and Mrs. Mols- John Ray and Mrs. Ray of Monon la, to George Bailey Gil more, i dnent farmer of Floreffe, Alle berger and children, of McKee's Rocks, derfully. He called here Wednesday and gave a public reception.

It was You no doubt rea you did not expect, turn something. useful articles at cor prices. BUT IT'S CLOT That's what we about just now. MEN'S OVERCOA' BOYS' OVERCOA' CHILDREN'S Over etc tfc 1 1 1 I Lots of cold wee put off buying other day. COME IN TO OUR PRICES AR IT'S LANDI Benson Robinson, of Cleveland, Ohio; Millard Robinson, a friend, and Mr.

astonishing how many orders he took county, They will visit jridge Springs, and be at from littln tots with beating hearts. Hill, of Bomestead, were gathered around the festive board. AT THE GRACE LUTHERAN, to friends after Jan. 1st. 1903.

Ray was for many years a val Tbe little folks rendered a very Leland Von Abramsis spending the jnember of tbe Daily Republican entertaining program at the Lutheran week with his sister, Mrs. Sherwood, of Chicago. Church. A lovely tree beautifully staff. She ably filled a re ible position, and by hercourte nd capable manner won an en via' decorated was heavily loaded with Iaac Yoht, of Third ward is sw.

ets for anxious little hands The place in the, regard of all with critieallv ill. music was cheery and greatly enjojed by all. Miss Margaret Hu'diison, of F'tileys- a she came in business contact, tier many charms of mind and in endeared her to numberless ds, who unite in wishing her all AT THE PRESBYTERIAN ville. is the guest of her home folk here. The usual penerous treat of the First and happiuess, in which the Presbyterian Sunday School was given Mr.

and Mrs. Rush Mountsier and Sunday morning. Ia addition to tbe small son were among the quests at the family dinner of Mr. and Mrs. treat a donation to the poor of the City was made and distributed by willing hands.

Charles Mcllvain, Christmas day. Miss ya Kfenan is a Pittsburg vis itor for the Christmas holidays. At the Fikst Baptist. Oa Christmas ev "Dollikin's Flat a juvenile cantata, was rendered; the little folks doing great credit both to BORN. To harles Wellington, Ellsworth, a daugh 7 also joins.

Postmaster Dead, E. McKinney, after a lingering ss, died at bis home at Lock No. Sunday morning, at 10 a. m. ad been in ill health for a long but continued working until a time ago.

Deceased was in his year and had been postmaster and agent at Lock No. Three for years Bis wife died eight years Three children survive him. iral services took place at his late ence Tuesday, at 1 o'clock. THIRD STREET BUILDING. ter.

themselves and those in charge. After the cantata 120 one pound boxes of candy were given away to members of the Sunday MARRIED. CVrlstma eve, at the residence of the At the Methodist Episcopal Santa Clause got around to the bride's parents, at Riverview Miss Margaret Ferguson, of Riverview, and Charles Benn-na. of MonongaheU, by Elder William Cad-man, of the church of Jesus Christ. Methodist Episcopal about 9 o'clock By Her.

Ross, Dec. 25th, at tbe home of the bride in Monongahela. John J. Biddle of West Christmas morning. Here he found a liyely throng of happy hearted children, and left behind 350 boxes of oranges and candy.

Elizabeth and Ada Hillman, of Monongahela. A touse to be Built on Third Street by Vpne Bros. Work Already Begun, cavations are now being made for 'oundation of a six room house on 1 street aboye Chess, for Prof, man. The location is a very dele one. Yohe Bros have the con- At the Episcopal.

At three in the afternoon Santa reached the Episcopal Church THEY GO SUPERB GIFT and gladdened the hearts of the Sunday School children with appropriate gifts. Several very acceptable dona tions were made to the church and to Dr. Norman personally. AT MARKELL'8 HALL. The annual Christmas afternoon dance All Trimm Out Purchased a Property.

a consideration of 91,000, W. H. asters has purchased of Stephens a property located on Second St. house has been lately remodeled, noved onto the portion of tbe lot ning the property of William of the "We Six" was given from two to six in Markell's hall yesterday after Puzzle your brains as you may, you will never think of a more perfect gift than a Camera. It is the one gift that is sure to delight the recipient.

To own one means months or years of enjoyment and instruction. noon. Young society from Donora, $5.00 3.00 2.50 Cbarleroi and El zabeth mingled with us and the affair was a decided success. The music, furnished by the Royal Italians of Pittsburg was a delight and GIVE KODAKS this holiday event one of the Special Chi AT cowan's. Here Santa was more elaborate in his I COME preparations.

Knowing that music hath many charms, he secured the services of Messrs. McPherson and Thompson, who enlivened the occasion with and remember that "there is no Kodak but the Eastman dak." We have a largetuck. Every Camera is guaranteed, ad we are here tc make the guarantee good. We can furaish all the instructions needed. We keep a full line of supplies also everything made convenient for the lucky ones who get these Cameras.

COME AND SEE THEM. BOJ sweet strains from mandolin and guitar. This was a treat to the children as, ripe with expectancy, tbey formed in line ready to meet Santa. Nearly on thousand packages of candy were given away. It was pleasant to note the expression on the little one's factfB as they man-bed out with the gift .8.

Nettie Dunn is slightly improv-jvhile the condition of her brother, 1, ill of pleuro-pneumonia, still una serious. ie shareholders in the Clyde E. idson benefit gold watch, decided or of ticket No. 53, and awarded atch to Mortimer Black, of Co. and Mrs.

James Downer and fhter, Annie Risher, were in Daav rg, Christmas day. r. and Mrs Alfred Lotz. and son, are in Chicago, visiting rela- during the holidays. s.

Theodore Byers is at her former in Hastings, haying gone with brother, James Kleine, State Superintendent of Nebraska. The Burglar at the Opera House. ie third act of the play is a dramat- on of Mrs. Frances Hodgson story of "Edttba's Burglar," 3h wan in vogue about the same with Little Lord Fauntleroy, and for its centre of. interest a preco-a and quaint little girl, as the other a precocious and quaint little boy.

play is full of dramatic situations, I enough humorous by-play to re-'e tehsioh, and it grows in start to finish, although it -pie in its plot and in its business. Gamble's opera house Saturday After the little one's were all served Ex-Mayor Neil led a procession of men CRYSTAL Hi RUM Commercial Hotel Building, Bopongahela, Pa, through who fared as well at Santa's hands as did the little folks. Merry Union Street Home. The home of 8. Clarke Wilson, on Union street, was the scene of a merry Storage Room to Hire.

Spacious fire-proof hall for storing WOULD YOU LIKE OF SHOE THAT ARE WATE' We carry in stocl of Shoes for womf leather that are i ly water need any rubber; are not the clun ing shoes usual); waterproof but shoes, and the pr greatly to the W. B. LOYEl Cor, 0th St. and' Pittsburg, gathering Christmas night. It was the occasion of a "Stag" given by Gordon, the "Omega" of the family.

No care Furniture, Household Goods, Etc. For space apply to was there, or sad regret for joy filled CUAS. UUCAINiS. every heart It was a jolly crowd, made up of W. R.

STROUSE, Gordon's most intimate friends. Tbe house was simply turned over to them, ond not so either; for it Is doubtful indeed if the happiest heart in youthful bosom beat one whit faster than that (WITH 3. R. WORLBY.) DIAMONDS Loose and mounted at prices ranging from fro per carat up. Also a full line of Rubles, OUT An open-face si of Gordon's father.

Did they sing, he was with them and welcome, did they tell stories he knew more, and the oys-ster pail and the egg-nog bowl, well, he was accredited champion there. To Core a Cold In One Day Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets, ruggists refund the money if it to cure. AM signals on each ''box. Emeralds, Bappnires, pearls, etc. we ean posltirely save you from 20 to 40 per cent.

You ran Inspect a full line by request. Appointments solicited. Address Monongahela, city office, Rooms 22-23 hchmidt Mj new i recently pure1 son's, Lost between Co Borland's dry goods sti liberally rewarded by r. fred Watson's Jewelry At games and singing 'the evening Bnlldlag.MS rifth Pittsburg, Pa..