The Daily Republican from Monongahela, Pennsylvania • Page 1

i VOL 9. NO 2836 MONONGAHELA CITY, PA, MONDAY, AUGUST 11, 1890" Price Two (tats THE REPUBLICAN The Gates of Wonderland Thrown Wide Apart The Towering Mastodon of Tented Shoxs Reigning by right of Eminence, by right of MONEY Are You Going to the Seashore? Are You Going to the Mountains Are You Going to the Lakes? Are You Going to Europ Are You Going to Stay 9 Home? YOU MUST HAVE HONEY. Black Diamond. Aug. 11.

The work train took up two cars of stone and one of sand, the material to be used in rebuilding tbe culvert at Nelson's. Hugh Smith, who was badly scalded last week, by hot coffee, is able to be out again. Hugh Madison, of Pittsburg, special officer at tbe Eleventh ward station house, is visiting Wm. McClay. Vol Farqubar.

who arrived from Memphis on Thursday last, and who has been visiting at tbe residence of Thomas for East Bethlehem this morning, accompanied by bis wife and son. tieo. Sullivan is borne for a visit with bis father at Carroll point. Workmen began this morning to tear off the shingles from the roofs of the Company houses, which will be replaced by a steel sheeting. Jacob Zirumers, is visiting at his son's, Fred Zimmers, First ward.

The miners atlvill are still on a strike. They want to ride into the mine on tbe -Vlilly" which request tbe manager refuses. A Large Lot of DRESS GOODS Placed on the BARGAIN COUNTER. At 5,8, 10 and 12c. Tbe Best Values Yet Offered.

Full Line of Seasonable Dress Goods Trimmings. -AT- S.P. Keller Go's. Monongahela City. July 5.

1 The Coming Excursion. The committee in charge of the cominandery and military band excursion, has about completed all arrangements for the cruise to Morgan-town, and now only awaits the day to pat its plans into execution. The steamer Elizabeth wiil convey the party and is scheduled to leave the wharf at 8:30 o'clock, Wednesday evening. The run to Morgantown will be made at night, and it is expected to reach that point next morning by six o'clock. But fuw stops will be made above this city which will permit tne steamer to make good lime, breakfast will be taken Thursday morning at the Walkce House, iu iMorgantown.

and the well known reputation of this hostelry is a sutlicient guarantee that the excursionists will be treated in a royal manner. After spending a couple of hours in this quaint old West Virginia town, the party will be re-embark and the steamer start ou the return trip home. Excellent music will enliven the occasion, the Military band, in faultless and dazzling white uniforms, furnishing sweet strains to awaken the echoes among the bills, while Prof. Burke's string orchestra from. Washington.

Pa wiil keep time for the feet of the merry dances. A refreshment stand will be established on board, where hot coffee, sandwiches and lunches can be obtained at a nominal pr.ee. The committee has adopted stringent rules as to the invitations and only those holding a card, properly endorsed can purchase a ticket. The members say that under no circumstances will a person be permitted to accompany the excursion unless they have an invitation. The prospects of the outing are excellent, and from indications a large party will participate in the pleasures of the day.

Kev. G. C. Sampson, of Canonsburg. will deliver a lecture in the A.

M. E. church on Tuesday evening, August 12. Dr. II.

J. Gamble left last evening for Boston, leaving Pittsburgh over the B. with Post 88, of Allegheny, Editor Ilazzard is attending the G. A. li.

encampment at Boston. Isaac S. VanVoorhis, and wife, left on Mondav for a trip to Boston. Miss Bessie Taylor, of Pittsburg, is the guest of her friend, Miss Mary Publiahed 10 very Aftarnoon. Advertising favors to Insure Insertion should oe banded 1b the previous dav It possible.

pKWSl LVASilA iiMLROAD. Monongahela Division Time Card EASTERN STANDARD TIMK. Prom Pittsburgh to liniontown. I.SAVB rittsburgh, Homestead, Dravosbnrg Elizabeth Mou 'Ka City, charier Bellevernon, California Brownsville. am.

m. 10 40 1 01 4 50 5 50 1114 IS: 522 623 1138 1 56 5 3 6 45 11 59 2 15 5 52 7 05 12 32 2 40 614 7 30 )2S4 639 12 57 6 42 1 16 7 01 1 30 710 2 25 pin, pm. pm. pm From Unlontown to PltUbnrgta, LEAVE liniontown a in. a m.

a m. 8 50 10 40 10 52 1111 11 14 1138 1210 12 29 12? 3 125 in. in. m. 3 20 415 425 4 44 4 47 512 5 43 6 01 627 71H) pm.

4 30 5 41 5 51 610 613 6 35 Brownsville 6 10 619 BelHvernon. 6 38 Cbarleroi ..6 40 Mou'Ka City 7 02 Elizabeth 7 21 Dravosburg 7 37 Homestead, 756 Arr. Pitts ..8 25 a m. 720 7 47 806 8 27 900 a m. 3 00 325 3 44 407 4 40 in.

Sunday trains leave Brownsville at 7:30 a m. and 5:05 m. Monongahela Citv at 8:30 a. m.and 6:08 arrive Pittsburg 10:15 a and 7:45 m. Leave Pittsburg at 8:55 a and 1:01 arrive Monongahela City at 10:31 a and 2:41 Brownsville 11:35 a in and 3 :46 m.

Tickets sold and baggage checked to all points east on the Pennsylvania Railroad. Kor rates of fare, time tables, call on Gio. F. Oehrl. agent.

Mononnahela City, or address iHOS. K. tfATT, Pass. Agent, Western District, 110 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pa, WOOD, Gen. Pass.

Agent. Pittsburg Lake Erie B. B. operating jr-cKEESPOBT BELLEVERNON B. R.

TIME CARD IN BFTBCT MAT 18. This road is operated on Central time; but schehule given below Monongahela City local time. dowk river a in am in Belle Vernon 635 11 20 3 45 Glbsonton 637 11 22 3 47 Charleroi 40 1126 3 51 Webster 650 39 4 04 Monongahela City 7 05 1155 4 20 Kunola 7 24 1212 4 37 Elizabeth 7 37 12 25 4 50 McKeesport 812 12 57 522 Ar. Pittsburg 8 50 135 6 00 am pm pm up rivbk. ani pm Lv 7 35 12 20 4 50 McKeesport 813 1 03 5 27 Eiudbeth 842 1 30 5 5o Bunola 8 55 1 43 6 08 Monongahela City 9 12 2 00 6 25 Webster 928 2 16 6 41 Charleroi 941 2 29 6 54 Glhsontnu 9 45 2 33 6 58 Belle Vernon 9 48 2 35 7 00 Trains, Leave Monongahela Cltv at 8:10 a m.iand arriving in Pittsburg at 9:50 a and 5:15 pm.

Leaving Pittsburg at 8:3 am and 4:00 arriving in Monongahela City at 10:15 a and 5:42 m. All trains make connections at Plrtsbure with P. ti. trains or the East. Northeast West and south west, HOLBROOK, General Sup't.

A E. CLARK. Gen. Pass. Agt.

W. H. SIMMONS, local agent at Railroad office; JOHN M. GRABLE. agent at city office, Monongahela Citv.

Pa. JALTIMORK OHIO It. K. Wheeling and Pittsburg Division. Trains arrive and depart Eastern Standard Time.

GOING WEST LBAVBS. PITTBRCRO finlb wills ar. wash'toh 7:05 a. m. 8:03 a.

8:41 a. m. 9:35 a.m. 10:40 a.m. 11:28 a.m.

3:35 4:42 5:27 7:35 pm 8:46 pm' 9:2) pm 8:30 am. 8 10:2) a mH GOING EAST LBAVEB. WASHINGTON riNLETVILLI AR. PITTSBURG 8:20 am 7:32 am 8:66 am 10:50 a ra 3 04 pm 5:00 7 33pm 8:10 pm 9:00 pm. 8.32 pmS 9:18 111 10:15 pm Thoe marked with a star run also on Sunday the others do not.

CHA8. 0, SCULL General Pass. Agent. WM. CLEMENTS, Mauager pA LOCAL HEWS.

The new derrick for the Smith Fry well, i about completed, and it is expected the drillers will begiu work in a day or so. The board of the Washington fair association have decided to admit no fakirs upon their grounds this year. Miss Ruth Day. of Monongahela City, is 8ieu(linga few days at Mrs. John Watwou's, Forrestville-Homestead Local News.

The Uniontown postofflce having; passed from third to second class, the government will now furnish the building. Five years ago Inst Friday the funeral of General Grant took place in Now York, and as yet no suitable monument marks the resting place of the hero of Appomattox. Isaac Dawson, of California, will start for the Soldier's Home at South Hampten, Va this week. He expects to be much benefitted by the change of climate. The opening of the Window Glass factories likely to be postponed till October first.

Persons holding invitations to the Com-mandery and Military Band excursion, can purchase tickets at McCallister's or Linn's drug stores, upon presentation of invitations. Iload Supervisor Latnout, of Carrol), has a road scraper at work up Pigeon Creek, to-day, giving it a trial on the highway of that district. J. N. Mullin, of Fayette Uity, made a flying trip to Ohio last week.

Cards are out for the marriage of Chf rles Avery Clark, and Miss Mattie Isadore Cook, Wednesduy, August 13th, at 12 at llellevernon. Kev. Cartwrlght, of the M. K. Church of Kelievernon, has boen granted a two weeks' vacation by the official board.

Mrs. Honry Drake and Mrs. Martin Anderson, of Piiownsville, were guests at the residence of Wm. H. Crawford Inst week.

J. E. Richards' blacksmith shop on Chess Mret-t is rapidly approaching completion, aud Mill be ready business in a few duys. a m. 735 8C9 8 31 am.

8 50 60 915 6-2 9 43 6 38 9 47 6 5H 1' 08 715 10 20 8 25 am. am. jaeru, vy iirui ui ouperiuiiiy uu rup- ular Will the Rulers ot the American Amusement Realm SELLS BROTHERS Enormous Roman Hippodrome. 3 RING CIRCUS 3 Double Elevated Stage and 5 Continent lien agie, unitea wnn S.H.BARRETT'S MONSTER WORLDS FAIR Will exhibit at Monongahela City MONDAY. AUGUST 2i 1 The two Leading Shows of the Nation now travelling and exhibiting as one 2 Big Menageries.

Big Elevated Stages 2 Big Hippodromes, 2 Big Hippodromes. Big Cir-cusses, 2 Big Mueseums, 2 Big Museums, 2 Big Parades. 2 Big Railway Equipages 2 The only show in America having anything new to offer. Entirely reconstruced. vastly Improved, greatly enlarged aad absolutely, undeniably and the great Amusement of the country.

No long haired bull whackers chasing lazy, filthy Indians around tbe ring and called a Wild West, no nerve shocking and dangerous shooting under our canvas, but a clean, well conducted, bright, new and popular ezblbition of the splendors of the Orient and the wonders of the Occident. A Flock of Ostriches, a genuine BUH YIP Or Devil Horse From Corea, a pair of Midget Samoan Cattle, 4 years old, 24 Inches hltrn. and weighing but 90 pounds. Pair Full Grown Giant Living Hippotamuses, that have Gained for Sells Brothers fame and fortune. Eminent, costly and unparalled menagerie.

The greatest hippodrome ever canopied under canvas. The Standard Circusuexhibition of tbe universe, most comprehensive ornithological Collection Travelling, only acquarium of monster marine marvels in America. The home of merit, the birthplace ot novelty, a circus as pure in character as the home circle chaste, elegant and refined. A most remarkable display of Japanese, Arabian and other foreign acrobats and athletes in a series of wonderfully thrilling acts and feats. Forty horses reined and ridden by one man.

50- Roman Hippodrome Riders 50 300Pl)enofflii)al The children's dream fairy sumptuously exemplified. Most wonderful exhibition of Trained animals ever seen. Tbe Whoie Mammoth Show Presented at Once, Circus, Hippodrome, Menagerie, Mnseum Aviary, Aquarium, Arabian Caravan, Japanese Villase Pageonsand a world of startling nveltles and thrilling features. The Finest Street Parade Ever America. Given in Two performances daily at 2 and 8 m.

Doors open hour previous. Admission to all only 50 cts. Children nnder nine years 25 cts, Just Received. A new lot ot VI tlin, Guitar and Banjo strings without exceyMon the best ever brought to the city. This make Is for sale only at NICHOLSON'S Jewelry andllluslc Store.

PHOTOGRAPHS! Wm. Aitken has returned to his old place Bavha's gallery, and is now ready to do all kinds of Photograph and artist work at rea sonable prices. He will aWo make life size portraits in crayon at S10 and 812 and do good work. Call and see new samples; everyone welcome. aug.

14 FOR SALE A farm ot 88 acres, opposite Monongahela City, in Allegheny county, fronting on river on the line of McKeesport JkBellevernon railroad with a frontage on rauroad ot 330 rods there Is 50 acres of good level bottom land and 8 acres ot coal land, with 800 acres of coal land lying In rear that can be purchased very low: It is connected with Iron bridge to Monongahela City parties looking for a desirable manufacturing site should not fall to see this property. It being the well known MANOWN FARM. For terms call or address T. H. WILLIJ MS, Real Estate Broker, Monongahela City, Pa.

This Hot Heather. You Do't Want to Bak't, JUO YOU? Then call at D. T. Chessrown's and engage fresh bread, pies and cakes, In rime to do you a few days ahead. On Saturdays wear, mostly always sold out.

Order early and will save your bread, pies and cakes tlllyo call. At ChcroTra'o Eiknj. Monongi.hela City, July 80, 1890. Is hereby given that the Arm of Abrami ft Kelly. Foundry and Machine business, was dissolved oa July 19th, 18W)i R.J.

Kelly selling his Interest to K. R. Abrams, who will continue the business. R. ABRAMS, K.

J. KRLLY, Monongahela City. 3t. xii trim nicftcu wui ta um vno iuv note knocks the persimmon, and the wheels that are 'greased with gold" run smoothest. Oar Long Pols Is oar Low Prices.

Come and See What we have for Summer. MERCHANT TAILOR. MAIN STREET MONONGAHELA OITY. PA. Fruit Cans Jars of all Kinds at Checkered Front.

Not only the BEST LARD BUT THE Best and Cheapest Meat IN TOWM. AT J. HANK'S Meat Market. Water Service and Information. Have established our office at the MAIN 8TREKT, In the Phillips Blook Sup't.

Bowers will give Information as to cost of water services, rules, also will pipe 'premises when desired. Call and get whatever information may be necessary to a correct understanding of tbe service. Monongahela City Water Co. QARROLL SCHOOL TAX NOTICE 1890. Notice Is hereby given to the tax payers of Carroll school district, that the undersigned is now readv to receive and receipt tor all school tax for the year 1890.

All taxes paid from this day until September 30, 1890. will be entitled to an abatement of five per cent. From September 30 until October 31, all taxes will be collected at lace of duplicate, after October 31 tbe duplicate will be placed In the hands ot a collector and Ave per cent added. I will be at the Hotel Wilgus on Saturday. September 27.

from 9am till 4 to receive taxes. At all other times the books will be at the store ot James Lamont. Batdland. where taxes will be received and receipted for ot any time. WILLIAM LAMONT.

Treasurer. July 30, 1890. Balaiand Pa. CHOOL TAX NOW DUB 6 PAYABLE. An abatement of ner cent will be allowed.

by the Treasurer of the School Board, on tax pa'diOti oi beiore MONDAY. 8RPT. 22 1890. Thereafter for one month no abatement will be allowed, After OCTOBER 22nd, 1890, a penalty of 5 per cent will be added, according to law. C.

E. RADCLIPFE, Treasurer. Office at Go's, Banking House. Monongahela City, July 21, 1890. ASSIGNEE'S SALE.

-OF- ALU ABLE REAL ESTATE IN MONONGAHELA CITY, Tbe undersigned, assignee ot James E. Wolfe, will expose to public sale on the premises, on Saturday, August 23rd, 1890, at one o'clock p. iu. the following described real estate, situated in Monongahela City, Pa. A lot ot ground fronting fifty (60) feet on Noith Side of Main Street, and running back, between lot of Joseph Coats worth on west and alley on tbe east, one hundred and twenty (120) feet to Railroad street: On which is erected a two story frame dwelling house, with usual out buildings, Also, a lot ot ground fronting sixty (60) feet on sou' side of Main Street, and running back between property of Charles Gee on tbe east and Coulter and Warnn on tbe west, nlnetj (90) feet to an allev.

On which are erected a two story frame blacksmith shop, carr'age factory. TERMS made known at time of sale. T.U.WILLIAMS, July 16, 1800. CASEBER BROTHERS ft CO. Corner 5th Street and Washington Avenue.

Charleroi, Pa. Keep the neatest and cleanest stock of drv Goods. Groceries, Men's Furnishing Goods and Notions that can be had in this city, competitors scattered to tbe tour wluds of heaven. OUR LOW PRICES DID IT. Our elegant assortment of goods did It.

Good goods at living prices did it; they will always do It. Competitors can not live under such a strain, they either break up or go out of tbe neighborhood in which we do business. Sugar, 15 pounds granulated 16llbs white 17 pounds light brown 17 cans sugar corn, 50 pounds Brlggs best amber flour, coffee 25c per pound, Your patronage Is solicited. GREAT WAR LIBRARY educated and energetic men to take orders for the "GREAT WAR LIBRARY" complete In ten volumes and sold on easy monthly payments. Contains the works of Generals Grant, Sherman, Sheridan, Hancock, Crawford, Me-Clellan and Custer.

Good men easily earn I0 weekly. The grandest thing In reoent years. Address CHAM, L. WEBSTER ft 3 East 14th A picnic is to be given at Heslep's grove, on tbe 14th, by several young men of Webster. A number of young people from Monongahela have been invited.

Mrs. David Taylor has concluded to remove from the city wishes to sell out her grocery aud offers advantages buyers in advertisement elsewhere. Drop in and get a bargain. Lewis F. Baker aud son took iu over 12,000 pounds of wool iu this place Tuesday last.

They paid 30 cents per pound. Beallsville Telegram. Mrs. Annie R. Vance, of Washington, is visiting at tbe residence of Mrs.

Margaret Kerr, Main Street. The tneetiug at Shohola Glen, yesterday, was well attend for a "Hist day." delegations being present from various points along the river. Next Sunday promises a better attendance, tbe program of services being of a more varied aud interesting character, A glee club, from Pittsburg, assisted hy some of our local talent, will conduct the singing. Are You Registered. Voters should remember that Thursday, Sept.

4, is the last day for registration and assessment. Those whose names do not appear upon the list cannot vote in November. Every voter should examine the list in person and see that be is properly enrolled. Some people are constantly troubled with boils no sooner does one heal than another makes its appearance. A thorough course of Ayer's Sarsaparilla, the best of blood purifiers, effectually puts an end to this annoyance, We recommend a trial.

BENTLEYSVILLK CAMP MEETING. Will open August 21st, Thursday, and continue over two Sabbaths. Several able preachers have been secured. Prof, J. B.

Washington, will take charge of the singing leading, with two cornets and organ. Cottages cm be had at reasonable rates by corresponding with W. F. RIO HUDSON. Secretary Board of Managers.

Bentleysyille, Pa. BASE BALL BALL-The Courtney Base Ball Club will give a benefit reception and dance on Tuesday evening, August 12th. The proceeds devoted to equip the club and fit It out for the season. Refreshments, cakes and Ices furnished. The grand march to be called at 7:30, and with good music; all are expected to enjov themselves.

W. A. PATTERSON. FUNERAL DIRECTOR AND EMBALMER I keep constantly on hand a full line of everything pertaining to the Undertaking business, such as Caskets, Cofhns. Robes, Wrappers, Fine Wool Slumber Robes, guarantee to fcmbalm the body of your friend so that vou can keep them as long as you wish, with satisfaction, or transfer them to ail parts of United States or Europe.

Prices Very Reasonable. W. A.r&llKKDUfl, Monongahela City. Oct I OnV flllT for imitations of Red Flag LUU A UU I MI the famous remedy for the quick cure of Rheumatism, Neuralgia, Sciatica. Lumbatro.

Headache, Toothache, Burns, Bruises, and all bodily pain. Get the genuine; at 8. V. Markell's Drum Store MANY PEOPLE course, which always ends in death. Check it by Puritan Couicb and Consumption Cure 25 and 50f Trial bottles tree at S.

C. Marked' Drag Store. LOST. On Monday evening between Sal- vation Army barracks on Chess street, and Park avenue, a pad of eye glasses. Finder please return to LIEUT.

McKAY, Salvation Army. Monongahela City, August 7, 18,10. WANTED. Situation by an experienced nuise can give the best of reference. Address P.

O. box 3(53 Monongahela City. Pa. aug. 170R SALE.

The best lot In Courtney; 6 1 room house, new 3 acres of ground For terms aud price address or call ou. 8, J. CARLISLE, Washington, Pa. July 16, lm. ladles and gentlemen to sell Mark Twain's new ana remarkable book, "A Connecticut Yankee In King Arthur's Court." Sold by subscription onlv.

300 striking Illustrations ov Dan Beard. One agent sold 35 books In Ave days; another sold 31 in three days; another took 25 orders in making 30 calls. 30.0UO already sold. Choice territory still unoccupied. Address CRAS.

L. WEBSTER 3 East 14th New York, aug. Clearing Out at Cost Our stock of groceries and general varieties wi.l be CLOSED OUT on account of removal and customers will And bargains if they will call promptly. Parties wishing parcels of considerable lots at a time will be dealt with very liberally. Come and see.

MRS. DAVID TAYLOR, Third Ward Grocery. TIAAO VOUB, JB, ARCHITECT. MONONOAflKLA01TX.pl JAB. Z.

DROWMGOBi JB ATTOllNEY-A T- LAW. WASHINGTON, PBNN'A. Ornci Dohnan Law Bcitnina 2nd Floor. tVEDDINU Chu. nnrrsTeuor I'nuitatooraw.

If fine utationtnr. good work, fair ln wdtri at Um ottiot of this THE Most reliable and Cheapest House in tte City is tbe FAMOUS: Mens good substantial suits at only $5.00 Mens all wool worsted suits at oniy sa.ou aim upwards. Men's One cutaway dress suits at is So which cannot be beat and if vou want something finer, equal to tailor made. I have them at tauiO, the same as your tailor asks you $35 or 140 for. The largest line of summer coats and vests ever seen in the city, tome in Bats Caps and furnishing.

3. P. YOHE, FAMOUS. 236 MAIN STREET. AT ClcGREGORS $20,000 WORTH OF CLOTHING, HATS AND CAPS to be sold at a sacrifice COST A secondary consideration -r PROFIT a tblng not thought of.

No time for comrrent Parties interested in buying fine first class goods In mv line will find this most gen ulne SPOT CASH closing out sale ever offered in Monongahela City. In TAILORING DEPARTMENT, he has a full line of suitings and pantaloon ings, to select from and will make you a suit or pair pants away below the actual value. This Is the opportunity of a lifetime to get first class goods far below the actual yalue. McGregor i READ, READ, READ! A Great Problem Solved. How, When and Where can we buy the most Reliable Goods.

At last we have found it at the PEOPLES Hotel Wilgus Block, Monongahela City, Pa. On or about Saturday, Aueust 10th, 1890, we will have a GRAND OPENING ot our Mammoth stock consisting of For Men. Youths and Boys, Hats and Caps; Ladies' and Gent's Furnishings, Good trunks and valises, hosiery, corsets, comforts, Dlankets, bed spreads, inen goods, notions, which we will Hell at such lqw prices that will positively defy and silence ail competition. A Word of Explanation. navlnc been connected with a large Manufacturing wholesale establishment In the east for a long time, enables us to purchasd our entire stock at all times at the most astonishing low prices, as our buvers beimc stationed East can and will alwavs watch over our interert.

Under such favorable circumstances we can positively offer vou every article in our stock for less than otners can purchase, This Is no idle boast, as you will convince yourself of the fact by calling at our store at the Grand Opening. All goods prsttlvely guaranteed as represented or money refunded. Everybody cordially Invited and courteously treated whether you purchase or not. If you cannot come vourieM. send your children, as they can purchase uft as cheap as yourselves.

Remember this Is no flying store for a week or have secured a long lease on tbe building and positively have come to stay. Remember the Place. The Peoples Store Hotel Wilgus Blook MONONGAHELA CITY, PA. Til Mrs. Dr.

Wood and son are visiting relatives in Brownsville Yohe bought on Friday of Town-san VanVoorhis 20 head of extra butcher cattle. Miss Ziliali Oibbs, of South Side, Pittsburg, formerly of this city, is spending a few weeks witn grandma Hill. The foundations for the engine and dynamo, at the electric light plant, were completed this morning! aDd work on the walls for the boiler house began. Mrs. Thos.

Conner and Master Harry after a three weeks visit with Washington friends, returned home Saturday. Miss Frances Williams, of the Walnut farms left on the noon train to-day for Oil City to visit friends. The I. L. E.

R. 11. as about completed negotrationa for the purchase of the Mentzer property, in Carrollton. The company also has other property in vicv at that point, which it wishes to purchase for the purpose of increasing mo yara room. H.

II. Bryam. editor-in-chief of the Pittsburg Chronicle Telegragh died at his home in that city, on Saturday, from typho'd fever. Mr. Bryam was born in Gardiner.

was 45 years old at the time of his demise, and was regarded as one of the foremost news-poper men in the city. He was an energetic worker, a thorough newspaper man. of a kindly disposition and was popular with his employes. The county commissioners last week, let the contract for the substructure of a bridge at Finley ville, to Power and McKain, West "Alexander, price. $3.20 per perch.

Wm. Hockley, of Washington, received the contract for the stone work of the bridges at Gaston-ville and Venetia, price. $2.50 and per perch, respectively. A joint bridge will be built over Little Wheeling creek, Hockey's, in West Fin-ley township. Tho commissioners of Washington and Greene counties havo Jet the contract lor the masonry to Mackey Messenger at $2.75 per perch.

Reporter. Miss Ella Bake, of Homestead, is visiting friends in Webster, Pa. Conductor LaVoo. ofB. V.

McK. has been laid up for three weeks on account of sprained back. Several years ago he was in a big wreck and was badly used up. Since then it dosn't take much to upset him. B.

V. Enterprise The James Cainpbellfishing club, of Fayette City, will leave Monday morning for the south bank of tho Potomac river for two weeks trip. The club is composed of the best of men wno go to fish, not drink. Belleyernon Enterprise. Mrs.

Watkins.of Dravosburg, is the guest of her daughter, Mrs. A. T. McAllister, 4th street. Labor Diy.

Mondav. September 1, will be celebrated in the roke region by the unveilng of a monument to the memory of William Mullin, the late secretary of the Amalgamated AsocIation of Miners and Mine Lahore, The monnment is located in the Catholic cemetery at Ncott-dule, ami wan built by sulwcriptiotis of tbe cokers. Conuellsville Courier. viM0lkmi.