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The Evening Times from Sayre, Pennsylvania • Page 2

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The Evening Timesi
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Sayre, Pennsylvania
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Three rooms to rent. Inquire of Joe R. B. TIFFAJSTY Bruster's prices on the school books are IK HI It II II Ladies, if you want a pair of new style Oxford Ties or Slippers for solid comfort, go to' the Eed Front. Gents, if you want a neat pair of Summer Shoes in the latest styles for a small amount of money, go to the Red Front.

They can't be beaten. Old Ladies, read this: We have Old Ladies' Cloth Congress Gaiters with elastic sides from 75c. upwards. Just the thing for comfort. See 'em at phillipf-tyd Front gjjoe pa.

CUSTOM DEPARTMENT Our books are full of orders, but "first come, first served." Join the pro cession and place your order 3 TElt A genuine Scotch Homespun and Cassimeres and Black Cheviots are going at $18 and $20. Do not order until you see what a fine Dress Suit Carroll can make you for $25 here is a clean saving of from $5 to $8. Our line of Trouserings consists of the new shades for Spring, with all the latest checks and stripes. If you have had a hard time to get a nt, try Carroll, no guarantees tne nt ot every garment that leaves his shop. Don't forget that we are headquarters for Ready-made Clothing of all kinds, Spring Overcoats, Shirts and Furnishing Special Attention Given Boys' and Children's Clothing.

Our store is open from 7 o'chx-k evening, where you can inspect our JOHN W. Allien, Pa 1 Williams. Coming's new opera house has been commenced. D. G.

Lyon was among the Buffalo boys Saturday. W. R. Fulford, train dispatcher, is off on his annual vacation. The cellar for another new house on East street lias been dug.

Quite a number of children are reported sick with cholera morbus. The races at Athens next week Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. N. F. Walker is about town again do ing surveying for his old customers.

Mrs. Bert Hutchins returned home Monday evening from an extended visit. "Our Boys" was repeated Tuesday evening at the Athens high school build ing. Isaac Irvin, of Rochester, was down Saturday for a visit among his old asso ciates. Sayre is very fortunate in receiving two appropriations from the Governor in one year.

S. Horn and family left town Saturday for Hazelton where they exjiect to remain some time. Mrs. Patrick McNerney was taken sick Sunday and has not as yet shown much signs of recovery. Active work is being done about the several school buildings preparatory to opening the fall term.

Engine 228 of the G. S. collided with a few empty coal cars Saturday, Fortunately no one was injured. The water pipe laid out into the Tioga Point cemetery is found to be very bene ficial and convenient to the place. The finishing touches about Jno.

Ham mond's new house are being put on and it will soon be ready for the occupants. The brick work of the new Fitch block at Athens is now above the second floor and is being rapidly pushed to the end. Mr. Harry Matthews, of Buffalo, passed through this place Sunday night enroute to Bordentown to attend the funeral of his uncle. Mr.

Phillips, proprietor of the Red Front-' shoe store at Athens, left Monday for New York to purchase the fall stock of foot wear. Jacob Schwartz, of Elmira, has been retained as counsel by Waverly officials in forcing the extension of Clinton avenue in that place. Merriam Waverly, sell the No. 9 Lake Andes Range with high shelf and reservoir for $25, and warrant every one to give satisfaction. H.

D. Jump has been at his old home, Franklin, N. on a visit; on his return his mother who has been there a number of weeks returns with liim. H. D.

La Plant, M. honuvpathist, has hung out his card on Elmer avenue. He also has a card in this paper. A number of Corning people are just recovering from the effects that gener ally follow after being swindled. Some 200 victims were short fifty cents each.

Some of the Packer Hose left last even ing for Luzerne Grove to complete the ar rangements for the Excursion to-morrow Everything is being done to make it first- class. Mr. J. H. Ruggles, of the firm of Case Ruggles, Athens, was about town Mon day presenting each ladv with a sheet of Metropolitan Fashions showing the ityles.

Geo. Whittam, better known as "Pop, Buffalo conductor, met with a painful accident the first of the week, having one foot and two toes on the other crushed by the cruel cars. ihe number of men at work in the shop Saturday afternoon was very small. The ball game was to them like Jump's ny paper is to the ambitious and inquisi tive fly it kinder draws 'em. The one case of scarlet fever reported in this place some weeks ago has so far re covered that it is thought there is no danger of the spread of this dread disease yet all precaution should be taken to avoid it.

The vote on the question of changing the manner of issuing the bonds for was taken last week Friday, but it as very light. Only forty-two votes were cast forty for and two against the resolution. Free IWtut. Roxey Dykeman, of Gridley ville, in the town of Candor, N. was found one morning last week hanging from the limb of a tree with a string about her neck.

Shortly after all the necessary arrangements were made for a funeral. Remember I pay personal attention to all watch repairing and jobbing, also fitting spectacles. Will sell watches cheaper than any other dealer. Now save tliat hard earned dollar. D.

D. Knapn. jew eler and optician, Waverly, N. Y. 23-2 the ones named by the School Board the Times.

The entries of the great Inter-State fair this year at Elmira already far exceed any previous year. Cat thieves are already at work in Itl aca, providing subjects for dissection on the hill. If it's dogs they want next let them come to Sayre. A corps of surveyors commenced wor Wednesday on the S. C.

division of the L. V. setting stakes towards Owego; the particulars have not as yet become pub lic. There were very few houses in the line of the storm Tuesday that did not show that there was a chance for water to crowd in. In some cases considerable damage is reported.

Arthur Heuson, au employe of the Un ion Bridge Works at Athens, has been admitted to the Robert Packer Hospital and is receiving treatment for a diseased bone of one of his limbs. Messrs. Bruster, Cole and Lull of Bru ster's drug store have been appointed committee, uy the school Jioara, to re ceive all scholars of the public schools and supply them with the necessary books, for school use. A young "coon" who lives at the point on the Susquehanna, was in swimming with a party of lads on Friday Jeveuing and barely escaped drowning; only for the exerted efforts of two of the nunibe he would have been fish bait. The lads were about 8 to 10 years old.

One of the heaviest storms witnessed in this section in years took place about four o'clock Tuesday. The wind was terrific, and the water fairly fell in sheets. large amount of damage was done to fruit trees by the wind, many reporting trees broken down, limbs torn off, and the fruit scattered like hailstones. The following party left Wednesday for Glenwood, Cayuga Lake, to enjoy a few days of camp life The Misses Pauline Camp, Kate Hovey, Maine Fatzinger Mary Umpleby, Iva Brown, Carrie San ders and Maud Camp, Mr. and Mrs.

Joe R. Williams, Messrs. Shepard, E. E. Wil liams, W.

S. Hovey and Ward Brown, It is thought the four tramps that were taken to Towanda for 20 days and releas ed on Thursday were the ones that burglarized Decker Brothers' clothing store at that place Friday night. They made a business of it, took clothing and jewelry; considerable clothing was taken out into the back yard and mussed about. Je elry was promiscuosly strewn about. Two bums hailing from the rural districts struck town Tuesday night and one of them avowed his intention of putting a piece of lead into the proprietor of the Sayre House, simply because he requested a settlement for property the party had broken.

After exhausting considerable gas the two took quarters in Hotel de Co- dett until morning, when they settled to the tune of $5 and $7 respectively. Sayre is not such a country town after all. Wilcox, Pike Co. purchased a fine lot of young cattle laat week on the hills above the State Line ferry and drove the same to their slaughter house pens where they were confined; on Friday night they broke out.crossed the river and returned to their home; on attempting to get them to the yards again one of the number, and a very wild one, became so vicious that the men were in great danger when they tried to drive her. It was found neces sary to kill her on the spot to be sure of avoiding any accident.

Now They Must Go! Summer Good. ON SATURDAY, AUGUST 8, we offer the following for cash only, to close thein quickly: 2,000 yards best Dress Ginghams at 6c, worth 12Jc. One case best Prints 4Jc, now sell ing at 8c. i 1,000 yards fineClmllies at 4c. worth 8c.

The balance of Ladies' Shirt Waists for 30 pieces Worsted Dress Goods at 10c, 12Jc. and 15c, worth double. iw pairs ot Lace and Turcoman CURTAHSTS mostly sample pairs, at from $1 to $6 per pair every one a great bargain. Brussels, Velvet and Ingrain Carpets at New York wholesale prices through August. Watroos Pcrtts Bros.

WAVERLY N.Y. of to -DEALER IN- GROCERIES, PROVISIONS at low water mark prices and Wow sue cesstul competition. Also proprietor of the ATHENS BAKERY, Your trade solicited. Resiectfully, W. II.

TIFFANY, Main to Elmira Athens. Pa PUBLISHED EVERY FRIDAY MORNING. 50 CENTS PER ANNUM FRIDAY, AUG. 21, 1891. Latest novelties in ties at Dee Co's.

All the new school books at Bruster's. John Doran has signed with the Troy nine. White burial slippers at Baldwin's, Wa- verly. The oat crop on Tioga Point farm is being harvested. School books taken in exchange for new ones at Bruster's.

The postoffice at East Nichols was de stroyed by fire Aug. 8th. The Tioga county fair takes place at Owego Sept. 9th and 10th. Chime fire whistles are going into use in many of the large cities.

The boiler house for the Robert Packer Hospital is now being built. Dell thinks it was a little Hilly," but has a good bird just the same. Mr. Hause has taken a new man in his barber shop in W. Maybury's place.

Large porches are being put over the doors of the east side school-houses. Two of the L. V. engines came together in the Hornellsville yards last Friday A slight wreck down the road Friday night delayed other trains a few hours, The clam bake broke out early Satur day night and kept up all day Sunday. We are closing out our outing shirts at a great sacrifice.

Dee Co. Joseph Repp, a north division brake- man, is laid off with sciatic rheumatism. Mr. and Mrs. W.

H. Delaney, of Mill- town, are receiving congratulations over a son. H. G. Kelly, the photographer, is to re turn home this week from his trip in the west.

Mrs. R. B. Stevens returned home last week from an extended visit among her friends. Samuel Pringle and sister, of Kingston, are visiting Mrs.

Dr. Kline, on Elmer avenue. J. F. Vail, a north division brakemau, is receiving treatment at the Hospital for sciatic rheumatism.

Union Hose of Athens, has extended an invitation to the Wilbur Hooks for an evening's reception, Aug. 29th. Messrs. W. B.

Dempsey and P. Mc-Nerney and son left Saturday evening for New York city, where they took in the sights. A woman of Waverly set matters right by not simply recognizing She couldn't marry three," but got there just the same. There will be no visiting companies at the Owego firemen's annual parade, yet the day is to be one of great enjoyment to the fire laddies. The boiler (marine) built in this place some years ago for the L.

V. Tug Ross" on Lake Ontario, is now in the Sayre shops undergoing repairs. Thomas Holmes left the latter part of last week for New York city. During his two weeks' vacation he will take in Coney Island and everything else worth seeing. Jack struck hard in Saturday's game, and if he had hit the ball it's a cookey to a that the ball would have been injured.

However, it luckily escaped, and Jack got I there just the same. tor one ot Carroll Custom Suits. English Suitings at 1 5 and $18. Fancy in the morning until 10 o'clock in the goods whether you wish to buy or not. T.

A. Saokr. SAGER F. E. Munn.

MUNN, DKAI.EIW IK FOREIGN DOMESTIC GROCERIES, Canned Uoods, Fresh lioasted Coffees, elk. Gilt eage butler a specialty. 92 Broad Street, wa Vaverly, N. Y. jlATIOMiL WAVERLY, N.

Y. Howard Elmer, President P. E. Lyford, Cashier CAPITAL, $50,000. SURPLUS, $10,000.

A general banking business transacted. Drafts on foreign countrie-s issued at lowest rates. TRY TILLMAN'S I Beat known, and compare with all other goods sold by him in the Grocery Department. We are delighUni to show our goods and give prices ut ail limes. Also rememter I tie MEAT MARKET Which is always stocked with choice; meats, supplying two wagons which are driven on the streets P.

J. TILLMAN, PropT. J. D. Voorhis, Agent, DKAI.EH IN Confectionery and Fruits.

Cigars aiifl Tobacco. Agent Spaulding Smith's Bake Stuffs, Towanda. MAIN ATHKNSt PA. Bedding plants and ttowers for sale. I have for sale aliout 24 acres of land on Key stone avenue and Lockhart street which will be sold in lots to suit purchasers, or by the acre.

Also several fine dwellim? houses and lots. Sev. eral liuilding lots for business and dwellings. Persons desiring to sell or purchase will do well to call. Prices reasonable and on eaRV trnis.

J. C. HOKTON, Real Estate Agt. Olllce over postoffice, Sayre, Pa. SUw4 The Times-Subscribe Seward Co.

have just received 500 sacks of Glenside cement just the article for plastering of cellar bottom; it can be bought for less money than Akron or Roseudale cements. Jast the article for cellar and cistern walls. u4 HALLBT'S, -DEALERS IN- Fine Groceries! Crockery, China, Glassware. FRUITS IN THEIR SEASON! Orders promptly attended to. Corner Broad and Park Waverly, N.

Y. SAYRE BAKERY! We have just what you want in Provisions, Bake Stuffs, Fpuit and Wegetables Canned Goods, Confectionery and Hmoleers supplies the finest, the purest and the best. Am bound to lead in the Grocery line where others follow. All orders promptly filed. Full weight ana first-class goods.

Call and be, convinced. G. R. FOLLETT. And Traveling Bags.

Tins man, who has traded with us for years, says he has ridden this horse to our store so many times that now all he has do is to jump on, say Baruains and hang on with all his might, and the horse will get there ahead of the crowd. Every person ought to go to Baldwin's Clearing Sale all through July. BIG HAKliAliNS ALBERT B. BALDWIN, 334 Broad Waverly, N. Y.

ty Open until 8 p. m. SEW.

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