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THE SCRANTON vrRTB'tJfrE TIT tfTt ST) AT MOftrTCNTl. JAttTTAtff" 25. 189.
Stationery
In great variety
at prices
to
Suit the Times.
C. B. PRATT.
GORMAN'S
GRAND DEPOT
THE NEXT WEEK
OR TEN DAYS
Will to Important to buyers of
Dry Goods and exceedingly profit
able, especially to purchasers of
Dress Goods. We have just fin
ished our annual Inventory, and
previous to opening our newBpring
stock, have several Hues that must
be disposed of.
Buyers will find tempting in
duoements and rare opportunities.
In Silks and Dress Goods.
In Ladies' and Misses' Jack
ets, In Printed Cottons,
In Housek'pi'g Linen Goods
In Hosiery and Underwear
In Dress Trimmings,
In Lace Curtains
We note below a few of the re
ductions iu
DRESS 600DS
Mc. All Wool Dres Goo Is Reduced
to 4Sc.
73c. All-wool Dress Goods Reduced
to 3?ic.
6oc All-wool Dress Goods Reduced
to 3"ic.
50c. All-wool Dress Goods Reduced
to Ws.
BARGAINS Ilf
CLOAKS.
"U'e offer all odd Jackets aud
Newmarkets and all the accumu
lation in Cloak Department at less
than one-half, and many instances
at less than one-quartet of the
cost, TO CLOSE AT ONCE, that
we may have no oldstylesto carry
over, and that our entire spring
stock may be new and bright.
THE NEWS OF
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NEARB
Town
s
rontor town corro9ionotont3 of Tun Turn
tuti shoala sign their natnte. in full la ;ioU
ubwb lottir, nut for publiuittiou uuttoifimrJ
eifuluet doooiitlun.l
ROTTEN ICE GIVES WAY.
Young Sinn'. Unpleattit Accidant Fur
niahe. Food For Lmihter,
Special to Ms ftraHton Tribune.
Honkshm.k, Jn 24 I'.irk Luke, n
narrow strip of water tl .iwiiu tliruusfh
tin' upper p trt of HOQeedtle, is a mu ill
body nf water that serves various pur
poses. In rammer boats ply hither ami
thither, .i fountain adonm th upper
end; the lake lits at the base of IrTlOg
cliff. A Kriat mill empties its onllitiirs
into the water, As tti present surface
of ice was freezing a lare quantity of
buckwheat oh itF was damped Into the
water, ar.d, Boating down, (roll solid,
: ut witb tlie ohragej of wouttier the
liuekwheat ice became rotten.
A purpose for which the lake is used,
not iiit'iitioiied ftbofe, if, when froieo
over, to act In place of a bridge. A
well-known young mm oroased the
ice at noou today, but he treaded on
that dangerous patch Ho went
through the ice up to his shoulders.
He moved about for some tune before
lie could timl ice solid enough, to get
out. A large crowd gathered ou the
bridge and cheered lustily, amid much
laughter, to the discomfort of the
drenched one.
In the winter the ice is A civ it con
venlonce to pedestrians on Second aud
Third streets iu crossing the riv r. A
foot bridge i sadly ueeded,as QO means
is provided for crossing here iu the
ntnmer. About the only hope such a
bridge has of beiug built, lies in the
aggressive method of ourLidies' Im
provement society. It is sincerely
hoped that the ladles will take this
ui itter in charge before summ r.
THEY WERE ALMOST DROWN ED.
Skater Experience a Cold Flunge and
a Narrow Eecapi.
Unreal to the scranton ZVidaas.
MONTBOK, Pa., Jan. M Uarrv Bar
ney and Estella Lvons tiad a narrow
escape from drowuiun in Jones' lake
In siav evening. After school aud
toward dusk, with others, they went
there to skite aud were enj rving the
sport as only the young cau. They did
not see a bole in the lue wnere men
had been cutting out the ice. The ice
ou the side of the lake where they
were skatiug had not until Tuesday
been cut.
The two were going at great speed,
Miss Lyons in front of Mr. Barney.
1'hey saw the opening jnst as they
reached the edge of the ice. It was too
late.to stop and both plunged in Several
feet out from the ice and about the cen
ter of the openiug there is about fifteen
feet of water. Harrv had great presence
of mind aud after tney conn up the
rirs: time he clung to bis companion
aud called for help, keeping their heads
above the water, A Mr. bpraut who
had been cutting ice had started for
home but hearing the cry for help he
rushed back and took the nearly ex
hausted couple from the water. Had the
place cut in the ice been a tew ttvt
smaller they wonld have gone out un
der the ice where they would soon
have been overcome and gone down.
This is the first accident of any kiod
that has occurred at,the lake this sea-
ENJOYABLE MUM SOCIAL.
FOREST CITY FLASHES.
Day's News Budget of a Busy Borough
Crisply Preeanted.
Special to the Scranton lYOWM
Forest City. Pa., Jan. 24 Rev. C
A. Benjamin, of Honesdale, president
of Honesdale district, Epwortn league,
delivered a very instructive and elo
quent lctare on the "Life of John
Wesley" in the Methodist Episcopal
church Tuesday evening before a large
number of eager listeners. The leeture
waa given in the interest of the Forest
City Epworth league.
David E Evane and Mr. and Mrs. A.
M. Gillett, of Gibson, were visiting
relatives in the borough Monday and
Tuesday.
Carpenters have begnn work on the
new Methodist parsonag. When fin
ished it will be one of tbe handsomest
reeidtncea in town
Superintendent W A. May, of Scran
ton, was in town on official business
today.
Tbe Hillside Coal and Iron com
pany's collieries in this place worked a
quarter ot a day yesterday and will
ho idle the remainder of the month.
Forsst City people are just beginning
to feel the "hard times. "
Charles 9, Alexander, merchant
tailor of this place is ill at his home in
Carbondale.
To-day is the beginning of the fifth
month of our school term. A number
of boys are improving the idle time at
Ihn mine and aru Attending school.
Brant McLanghlin is the possessor of
a small donkey which carried him in a
small sulky from the sohoolhouse to
his own home at noon, much to the en
joyment of the little boys and girls
who followed the long eared animal
down the DundafT street hill.
The carpenters have placed the siding
on the new Presbyterian church and
have the steeple well started. The
church will soon be oompleted and
will present a neat and handsome ap
pearance.
ENTERTAINMENT AT HAWLEV.
Soneedale Young People Enjoy a Very
Pleasant Boolel Event.
Special to the Scranfm Tribune,
Honesdale, Jan, 24 Miss Gussie
Atkinson ot Hawiey, entertained a
nnmber of friends at her home last
evening. Musio and dancing formed
the entertainment 'An elegant lunch
was served by tbe hostess.
The following yonng people from
Honesdale dorve down and enjoyed the
evening; Misses Kate and Minnie
Hessler. Maud Benny, Mama Dei n, Kit
Uaylord, Mamie Powell, Kena Keen,
Honesdale; Amy Kinback, Carbon-
dale, and Fred Hartung, E I Lake, H.
E. Bassett, George Meyer, Jacob
Ohmer, Fred Bunnell and John Boyd
Honesdale..
Stated by H. B. Cochran.druggist, Lan
caster, Pa Have guaranteed over 800
bottles of Burdock Blood Bitters for dys
pepsia, sour stomach, bilious attacks, ltvnr
ana kiuuoy trouble.
It Cost Five Cents Each For All
Thoughtless Remarks.
Special to the Scranton Tribune.
Carbondale, Pa., Jan, 24 The
mum social this evening at the borne of
Miss May kupatrick of Dirte avenue,
was a very interesting event. During
the early part of the evening a penalty
of five cents was paid when any of
these present chsneed to speak, This
plan was continued until nearly all
were obliged by thoughtlessly speaking
to pay the fine, after whioh cuke and
coffee were served, cake costing five
cents a piece and collie five cents a
cup. lite a nnmber of the young
people were in attendance aud a m ut
enjoyable time was experienced. Tbe
social proved a success both socially
and financially, as a neat sum was real
ized to swell the fund which is being
raised by the Epworth Logue.
Tbe other day Ansa Kupatrick re
ceived a letter from a youni; lady mem
ber of the Presbyterian Christian En
deavor society, of Hawiey, who had
read of the coining event In the Car
bondale column of TBI Trihi.ni;, and
had written her regarding the plan In
wbicb a mum social, witn the view of
making money, could be carrinl out
She also snid that since reading that
the Carbondale Epworth league had in
tended to conduct this affair, they had
decided to give a similar event In Haw-
ley under the auspices of the Hawlfy
society.
A Million F.i-r.dl
A friend in need is a friend indeed, and
not less than one mill, on people have
fonnd just sucb a friend in Dr. King's New
Discovery for (.oiisiiiui.tion, Coughs ami
Colds, If yon have never used this (treat
Cough Medicine, one trial will convince
you that it bas wonderful curative powers
In all fllseases of Throa', Latest anil uUOfl
Ench bottle is gnaranteed to do nil that is
olaimed or money will bo renin owl. Trial
bottles tre at Mathews Bros', drug store.
Large bottles ooc. and fl. 00.
STREET RAILWAY tXTENSION.
The Whole Matter Now Rests In Presl
dent Allken'e Hand..
Special to the Scranton Tribune.
Forkst City, Jan. 21 -The borongh
fathers met in the h iterprlse Firs com
pnny's parlor Monday evening Those
present were: Burgees McDonald
Conncilmen P, Geary, H. Box, Gh C.
VVestgate, J. L. Harris and Willinrn
Watts; Clerk John Le Roy and At
torney Watrous. After the regular
business was transacted the next In
order whs in regard to the street rail
way from Carbondale to this place.
Resolutions were drawn which were
to be sent to the president of the Trac
tion company, John W Aitken, for his
consideration and approval by the
company. If tho company complies
with these resolutions undoubtedly the
franchise will be granted at the next
regular meuting ot the borough coun
cil, Feb. 5. The northern terminus
will be at the Clifford boiler house.
Home Kf.mahkahi.k L'uiieh of deafness are
recorded ot Dr. Thomas' Eclectrio Oil.
Never fails to cure eArache.
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TWO MINING FATALITIES.
An Italian Klllid In Jermyn No. 1, and
One in No. B.
Special to the Fcrunton Tribune.
Old Foiiof, Pa., Jan. 24. On Mon
day nn Italian met with a crushing
death at Jermyn No. 2 mine. It ap
pears that he gave the usual signal to be
hoisted up in tbe oage of the air shaft,
but waited for his miner, and had only
one foot on whentiie engineer began tbe
hoisting. Before the cage arrived at
the surface he fell down tbe shaft and
was a mangled oorpse.
VVeduesday another fatality occured.
An Italian waa instantly killed in
Jermyu No. 1 mine by a fall of props.
ARCHBALO BOROUGH POLITICS.
The Republloan and Deinoo ratio Tlokets
Are With Strong- Ones.
Special to the Scranton Tribune.
AbouBALD, Pa., Jan. 24 (Jancuses
are tlie order of the day iu Arch bald
and the coming election promises to be
untiling if not exeltiug. A Democratic
caucus was held at f ather Mathew
hall last Saturday evening. Tue fol
lowing persons were nominate I at this
caucus. BwgMI. P. J. Burke; high
constable. John Newcombe; tax collec
tor. P. A. rhllbtn; conncilmen, El
ward Jones and Edward Line; audi
tor, Henry liitiderniMti ; school direc
tors, Michael BaUu. John lUrrett and
Patrick O'Rourke; iud,'es of election,
Anthony Brill, William I'rosser, El
waul OHoroand l J. GHlmartln; in
spectors, Anthony Harrison, John Da
vis, Thomas Lewis, Patrick Mahon,
William Hunt and Stephen Itirrett.
Kepublican caucus was held at
Wagner's hall l ist Tuesday evening at
7.K0, The following is unincmiplete
list of the nominees, the comp'.elo list
not being obtain tble i r. n.- , John
Mc Hale; tax collector, A.J. (Viwley;
ounoil. I J. Swift; school directors,
William Beck, Tlioinis Oiughiu and
Patrick Calf rey; auditor, Michael
Swift.
Both tickets contain very strong
candidates uud a hard struggle is ex
pected.
YOUNG M t N' ; SOCIAL CLUB.
Its R?oent Bamnet Well Conducted and
Highly Sucreeeful.
Swci'tl to the Sd ma toll Tribune.
ARCBBALD, Pa . Jan. 24 Tho ban
quet ot the Young Men s Social club,
which occurred last Monday evening at
Liude's hotid, was one of the most en
joyable social events of the season
About sixty couples participated in th
grand march, WhloU was begnn at I)
o'clock. Dancing was indulged iu till
midnight, when all repair -d to the
upper room and endeavored to do jus
tice to the elegant repast which hnd
been prepared. After supper an
interesting programme, consisting
of speeches and music, both vocal aud
instrumental, was carried out under
the supervision of Mr. Duffy, who was
toastmaster.
Dancing was then resumed for ashort
period aud the cotiipiuy dispersed. The
manner in which the entire affair was
conducted n fl-cts much credit ou the
young men who had charge of the ar
rangements, and the club should be
cougratulated on possessing such enter
prising aud active members.
'
JUDGE SEELY FOR CONGRESS.
His Candidacy Recalvee Hearty Recom
mendation by Lsading C'tizens.
Special to fie Scranton Tribune.
Honesdale, Jau. 24. A petition has
been circulated among tbe promiueut
business men and others of Wayue
county recommending the nomination
of ex-Judge Henry M. Seely for con
gressman from the Fifteenth congres
sional district of Pennsylvania.
There are several p-itiiions in circu
lation throughout Wayue county in
favor of Judge Seely. One paper has
over 300 signers of our most prominent
meu. Ninety-niue men of every 100
sign the petition.
No better man could be selected to
represent tbe Fifteeutii district in con
gress than Judge Seely. He is a man
of rare ability aud a peer among law
yers.
MINOR DOINGS OF INTEREST.
Honesdale Plaaeures aud Oiher Notes of
an Interacting Nature.
Special to the Scranton Tribune.
Honesdale, Pa., Jan. 21 A mas
querade bull, the tiuale of Professor
Heft's dancing class, will be given iu
Pioneer hall tomorrow ( Thursday) even
ing. Admission oO otnta, extra lady 23
cents.
Allen T. Stewart, a former Hones
dale boy, but at present engaged in the
manufacture of candy at Towanda, Is
visiting relatives aud friends in town.
Miss CI ira Oaylord left for a visit in
Philadelphia today,
Fred. P. Palmer, of Scranton, was at
tbe Allen house today.
An enjoyable datice was held at
Grangers hall, Indian Orchard, last
night. A large number of Houesdalo's
young people attended.
Tomorrow (Thursday) night a grand
stereoptican entertainment will be
given at tho Baptist chilrcb. This
year constitutes the third annual tour
of C. E. Neal, who will give an illus
trated leeture ou the historic disaster
at Johnstown an 1 other scenes at the
Biptist church at H p. m
BRIGHT CARBONDALE BUDGET.
nekton's Amioi siv.
The bent Halve iu the world for Cuts
Bruises, Horns, Ulcers, Salt Itheum, Kevor
Sores, Tetter, ( happed Hands, Chilblains,
Corns and all Skin Eruptions, and posi
tively cores Piles, or no pay requirod. It
n- guaranteed to give perfect Hiitistactiou
or money refunded. Price Hfi cents per
box. Kor salo by Matthews Bros.
Some of the Really Interesting Occur
rence, of One Day.
Special to the Scranton Tribune.
Cakiiondale, Pa., Jan. 24 This
evening at 0.31) oolock occurred the
marriage of Jake Russler aud Miss
Clsra M. I! II. daughter of Mr. uud
Mrs. Michael Bell, of Spring street.
The ceremony was performed by Rev.
Charles Lue.
This week's cottage prayer meeting
under the direction of the Rsptiit
Christian Endeavor society occurred
this evening at the home ot Mr. Keg
lar. of Arcbbsld street.
Ureal preparations are being made
by the committee who have charge of
the thirteenth annual ball giveu by
VanBergan Lodge, No. IW, Order of
Railroad Firemen, which occurs ou Fri
day evening of this week in Keystone
ball. A largo number of licketijhaTe
been disposed of, and every thing bids
well for a large attendance and a most
enjovablo time.
Mr. nl Mrs. S. Kline aud Miss Mil
lloBtbm, o( this city, attended the
marriage of Miss ESva Goldsmith of
Scranton to Mr, Leon Levy. The
event was Celebrated at tbe rooms of
the Excelsior Social club ut 0 o'clock
this evening Following the ceremony
was held a reception.
This morning the liron roof on Tem
ple court building at Main street and
Silem avenue received a fresh coat of
red paint from brushes us-d by II.
Franc & com i men and in tbe after.
noon (he Salem iiveuuo side walk at
that point received a frosh coat of red
paint causod by a heavy rain washing
the p dot olf the roof.
Announcement is made of the com
ing marriage of Miss Mary L. Barrett,
of Canaan street, to John J. lllggins,
of tho South Side. The event will oc
enr ou Tuesday evening, Feb. 0, in St.
ltoso church, at (1 o'clock. R-v. T. P.
Coffey will perform the ceremony.
Harry Wnloott spent tbe evening
with friends in BcraOtOU,
Miss Carrie Sjferhiiuo, of Ii00l0, is
a guest at the home of James Miller,
of Driunmond avenue.
OLD FORGE IN ODD NOTES.
Facte and Fanciee of the Borouzh In
Brief Cornp tee.
Special to the Scranton Tribune.
OLD FOBOB, Pu , Jan. M strayed to
old Forge, a beautiful young Irish
settr. Owner can have it on spplioa
tinn to R iss Keogli by p tying fur this
advertiseinsut and cost of keep.
The Democratic caucus on Friday
eveuiug last does not appear to meet
the wishes of tlie cltiieni, and a
oitlisni' caucus will be held at Sheri
dan house on Saturday evening.
Ali that was mortal ot Mrs. Peter
Kelley was conveyed to UlnOOKA ceme
tery on Tuesday. She had been ill one
week. When her son John was
brought home dead eleven weeks ago
from a gunshot wound her great grief
was too much for her. Tbe funeral
cortege was large and impressive, and
all nationalities were represent I.
At Max Rosenbluku's was orgauizil
last night a branch of th Co-operativo
Mercantile Bank of New York. Mr
Dove, the state organizer, was present,
and conducted the proceedings to tb
complete satisfaction of all.
PECKVILLE PITHILY HANDLED.
Personal News and Miscellaneous Jot
tings Culled at Random.
Special to Ihf Srrnn'on Tribune.
PfcKvillk.Pa. Jan 21 Mrs. Joseph
Kukley, of tbe Welsh settlement, is
rial tiug friends in town.
The little son of Mr. ami Mrs, Rich
ard Lewis is snlT-ring from a severe at
tuck of croup.
Mrs. Mary .laggard and Miss Miggio
Evans of Fist Pittston are visiting Mr
in 4 Mrs. Z. P, Tinklepatigh, of Hic
kory street.
The it year-old daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. Avery, of Mill stroet, ts very sick
with ino.ul .
Mr. and Mrs. Sylvester Kimble have
moved here from Virginia and have
occupied the rooms over O, A. B.dl's
store.
Mrs. Belltl nnd Mrs. (4. A. Curr, of
Scranton, spent Tuesday with Mrs.
Saboth Williams-
II. A. Williams of Sterling, H. Ad
nine Atnl William Forsst of Scranton,
registered at the Harrison house here
today.
The infant son of Mr. nnd Mrs R. O.
Maimer is very ill. Little hopo is en
tertained of his recovery.
Don't forget to attend the mitton so
cial to lie held at the home of Mrs.
John E. Williatup, Friday evening,
under the tuiploef of the Women'e
Christian Temperance nuion.
Mrs. Oscar Demmlng visited witb
friends at Forest City last Tuesday.
William Johns made u business trip
to the Eleetrio City today.
When Baliy was lck , wq rbvo her rastorts.
When hIiii was a Child, she cried fur I nstorla.
Wlien she became Mlse, ehe duns to distorts.
When sliu bad Clillorun, tlie gave tucui CiuUirla,
Mr. J. Johnson
ot Philadelphia
Good and Reliable
Hood's Cured Malaria and Loss of
Appetite
The following letter is from a gentleman
widely known iu tho section of Philadel
phia when he lives, beinii a member of the
I.0.O, V.. Red Men, Order of Tonti, and
the Republican club, and u popular speak
er in public meetings:
"I daro say that I urn more ...l In taking
Hood's Bersaperille timn its proprieton are in
scilmn It. I took it for iiialaiia mid loss ol
appetite, anil tlie tact Unit we have continued to
use it In our family Is Itunclent evidence of our
cuulldciuM in lis efficacy. My fooil tastes hotter
ami relishes more naturally. My wife and
Hood's :s Cures
dauKlitpr say Hood's Sarsapsrllla hns also very
milcfi Improved my cAniplciinu. We regard II
f- i mid reliable, and recommend it to nil of our
nrmls." .Iamrs Johnson, tint I".. Indians
Ave., Philadelphia. Pa.
Hood's Pills cure liver ills, Jaiuidloe, bit
Vu , sick headache and constipation. 2Co.
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HE DUTHE1L STUDIO,
OIK I.IIKAH WSA AVKMUK,
OIU m ItANTdN, 1'A.
Hi
)SS$
wi.mh .iiAUK a mnirnri witn a
frame fact. try to turn out LQOQ
Irion- s between now ami Chr at
iiiiih, 1 wish toanuotinon to tho nub
lie- ilmt I will make a OKNUlNE
CRAYON PORTRAIT cooled from
nnv email MM ABSOLUTELY fRBl OP
CHARGE.
LATltax stvi,i:s 'or pRAttBI PROM
gX.SO U PWAUU.
Workmanship niuiritntoniL
Irenes M per cent, ICM than regular price.
K DUTHBIIej Artist
Frank P. Brown 8c Co.
Wholesale Dealers In
Woodware, Cordage and Oil Cloth
720 West Lackawanna Ave.
Manufacturers' Auents for CHOCK EH Y,
i.ami'h and QLASBWARE
Eureka Laundry Co.
Cor. Linden St. and Adams Ave.
CoLIIT HotiHK HguAlia
All kinds of Laundry work guaranteed
the best.
BLOOD POISON KSS
w"ww" "Masks Rm-
I OCiVi U"'1f Kit if ant), l'i'kt I I) fJ'.iH. .in- t.
I IVwitivf f ,ls nd m hm bol(, illmtmtwl Irvtn I
I llfbfrrmi iMoplftoured.frMtiy mill VNwnHotRprlnifB I
tna nrimnrr.il, Our Mnu r RomMV i
I potttlToty ruro. rOUK RKMCU) i ll., Hutc,
Dr. E. Grower
He Pullldfllnhli tafiliiHit
And Ms ajeaeiated auitof BnUsB and nor-
man 1 liyeli-iaiiH.aru now iiorinunoutly looated
Temple Court Building
a 1 1 RPRVOfQ s r.,
SCRANTON
Where iimy may be lunsuitod daily and
SUNDAY.
Tim Doctor le a graduate ot thn University
or r. innsjrlvaaja, fnnum-lr demonstrator of
I'liyeniloH-v aud kurunry at the Medico Clilr
grglcaj Collage, of Philadelphia. Ha Ih alao
an honorary o i-mhur of the Medi.-o-l ,'hirur
fli'Hl Aesoclntion, and wae physician end
surgeon In-ehint of tho most notM American
and tlerman hospitals, comes highly Indorsed
tiv thy loiidinif prufuasore of Philadelphia and
New Yurk.
IIh many years of hnsmtal ezperionos u
eblea tide MOtsaut physician amf eurgeou to
correctly dl.tnose and treat all defurmit.es
end diseases with the moet llalterintr euccuei.
aud Iim l.i. h kiaiidiug in the stats will not
su w htm .o accept any ineurabli casa
I.OM .VI i in KI VIOHI.I)
wkakvuss ut' rovvfl HKN CUltK.D.
II you have Men irivim up oy your physi
cian call upon the dot-tor and lie exuminod.
Baenres tna worst 1.1 Ner vpas Debility,
Brrofula, Old Korea i aterrh, l'ilea, Female
Weakness, ASeetlans of the Ear. Eyo, Noes
and Throat, AktliuiH, lJeafness. TnmOTS, Can
ceta atid Crii nine of every dt-eoriptioo. Con
sultation in Ennliah and linrman Free, whioh
ihall be cousidorul sacred end atriotly tunQ
dentlnL i fflee Ponrsi n A. M. to 0 1 kt Dally.
Ruiulay, 11 a. ill. to 2 p in.
till C
TRADERS
National Bank of Scranton
ORGANIZED lStftt
CAPITAL $250,000,
SURPLUS $25,000.
r'AMCKI, UIM'.S.lI'r.-Bldnnt.
W.W. WATSON, Vic.-President
A.u. Williams, Cashier,
nmscTOMi
SAMt'Ef. HlNPS, JAMFS M EvfnnAnT,
IllVINO A. riROB, PlEUCK B. FlM.EV,
Joenrn J. Jtuatn, H. n, Kumkuek.,
C'has, P. ilAiTiiEws, John T. I'oarEii
W. W. Watson.
PROMPT, ENLRGETIC,
CONSERVATIVE and LIBERAL
This bank invites the patronage of business
men aud firms generally.
Third National
Bank of Scranton.
Statement Dec 111. Ig93, called for by
the Comptroller of the Currency.
RESOURCES,
Loam l,t64,4Ta 40
Ovvrdrults ;40.-.t;i
I nlted 'en. - Honda too, ooo.oo
Othar liitmle 44H.ri?.7.
Haiikini; Boose 18,074.44
i r in .nn- on I', s. Boude,,t 17448.75
Duo from 17. S. Treasurer 10.000.00
lloo Iroiu Dunks 811,139.00
Cuh 17.'l.6IIU.IIH
8,4(13, UUK.U6
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"uroliie 840 000 (1(1
I it.iui.lt. I I'roflls 80,938.88
( Imitation 108,000,00
Dividends Vnpuld 1,888.80
l-ioslle.' 1,798,858 so
Duo to Dank 86,AI4.(17
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WIIiUAH (iNMT.u Praeldent
UKO. H. ('ATI. IN, I, I nf
WILLIAM II. I l l K, ( ashler.
DIRECTORS.
William Cornell, (.etirite II. Cnllln,
Alfred Hand, llenry Delln, r., .lamee
Arahbald, wiiiinn T. biulili, Lulhar
Keller.
TIlU l. i.-K .. it. i . (o deposltnre evrfy
facility u Hrriiuted by tlielr lialauees, busi
ness ami rasponalbttlty,
8 lal attention it-iveu to business ao-
ciionte. Interest paid on lime deposlta
Ms and
Fertilizers
Large Medium and
White Clover,
Choice Timothy and
Lawn Grass Seeds
Guano, Bone Oust
and Phosphates for
Farms, Lawns and
Gardens.
HUNT rS CONNELL CO.
DF.1TKB RIIOK CI),, txl'p, ( npltsl,SI. 0(10,000.
BKST Mt.rtO HIIOi: IN TIIK WORLD.
"A dollar Male l u lol'ar urnni."
ThleLildlea'Solhl t rench DongOtS KldRlll-
ton Hoot dellvcrctl (res enywhers In the U.S., en
rocnlptof Caeh. Honey Order,
or Ratal Note (or SI. Ml.
Kmiats every unv the Wite
iiltl In nil retail eterpi for
ti.N). Wo lllilke this bent
oiirenlvee, thereloni we guar
antee inn rtt, iiyii una mar.
I If any one Is not mul.llcd
i will refund the money
or scud enotticr pair. Opera
Too or ( oinmen MOSS,
wlillhs (', 1", 1, S K1S,
kslcs 1 to S and half
S. Sena your lie;
ce tctll At you.
liiu.irnipii
1'iiia
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HOW TO MAKE MONEY
Tliere are hundreds of young men and young women in thh
couutry wlio have splendid ability, but they have nover beeu
wakened up.
Wood's College of Business and Shorthand
Has been an inspiration to hundreds of young people. If you
are tired of inactivity and want to do something tangible,
come to the College.
COMMON ENGLISH COURSE).
BUSINESS COURSE.
SHORTHAND OOURSH p R
NEW YEAR OPENS JANUARY 1.
KERR & SIEBECKER
406 and 408 Lackawanna Avenue.
REMNANT SALE
CARP
ETS!
WE have culled from our stock a large line of patterns that will not
" be made again in WILTONS, AXMIMSTERS, MOQUETTES, VEL
VETS, BODY BRUSSELS, TAPESTRIFS AND INGRAINS, which wehave
marked down to such prices as will insure a quick removal of the en
entire lot.
MOT
login!
FREE
Dexter Shoe CMffiE:'
especial icrmt 10 faun.
REMNANTS srRJ HALF PRICE
Odd lots of Lace Curtains, Chenille Portiere3 and
Table Covers, Bric-a-Brac, at actual cost.
DiinD Special 30-inch Smyrna Rugs,
nUUd $2.50; reduced from $3.50.
STORE CLOSES 6 !. M.
'"No star was ever lost we once have seen,
We always may be what we might have been,"
A HARRY PATRON OP
THE RICHARDS LUMBER CO
Scranton, Pa.
22 and 23 Commonwealth Building.
TRY US.
V7"H1LE many manufacturers nnd dealors arc matin; extravagant state
meuts conrerning the merits anil durability of medium or low graJi
pianos, uiteudiug purchasers should not fail to examine tbe famous
STECK PIANOS.
Illustrated book containing valuable information on pianos on application
E.G. Bicker & Go.
123 Adams
Ave.
il I
4
IF YOU
A re 00 Lackawanna, Penn or ali
Ington avonues make an etl'ort to get
on Wyoming avenue. It may pay
you well. We refer to the Odd
Prices of FURNITURE displayed
in our window at profitless prices.
BOOK CASKS,
HALL RACKS and
SIDE BOARDS.
Are the victims of this week's
Slaughter. Then there are sumo
STOVES displayed In the oilier
window they'n heaters at sum
mer prices, Our general stock is
reduced in price prior to OUT new
spring line.
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