4 8 TIIE SCBANTOT TKIUUMS TtTESDAT MOTENIN'Gr, DECEMBETl 25, 1894. GORMAN'S GRAND DEPOT Matchless Coat Values Another Rare Owportunity Is Presented This Morning in Stylishly Made Ladies' Coats The Prices Are the Lowest of the Present Sea son, Right from a maker who was glad to avail himself of our offer. He had too many garments and too little money, and thus we purchased upon our own terms. Each wrap Is exquisitely made and trimmed In the latest fashionable style; the materials are the best and such as have found trreat favor amonR the ladles of taste. Such of ferings as these have not been shown In Scranton this year, 40 Inches long, double breasted, large sleeves and tlght-llttlng. Eegular prices until now were $12, 17, and J20. USEFUL HANDKERCHIEFS. Remarkable varieties and values have bee.i brought here for the holidays. The prices are conspicuous for their small ness, while the qualities and styles oc cupy the highest place known to Hand kerchief manufacturers. LADIES' HOSIERY LADIES' UNDERWEAR MEN'S HOSIERY MEN'S GLOVES HOLIDAY DRESS GOODS HOLIDAY LINENS APRONS AND PILLQWSHAMS HOLIDAY RIBBONS Every color for decorating, every kind. UMBRELLAS From the best makers. The assortment Is particularly Interesting, as It Includes ell grades from the ordinary to the finest. Open Evenings I'ntil Christmas. GORMAN'S GRAND DEPOT. DR, -:-REEVES, 41a Spruce Street, Scranton. Dr. Iteeves has had lone and varied ex periencc in hospital und private practice and treats all acute and chronic diseases of men, women and children. CONSULTATION AND EXAMINATION FREE. He, with his assistants, treat all dis eases of he nervous system, diseases of xne eye, ear, nose ami tnroat, dyspepsia, rheumatism, lost vitality, premature weakness or decay In both sexes, nervous debility, catarrh, tumors, cancers, erup tions, blood-poisoning, (Its, epilepsy, In discretion and errors of youth, lost mnn- nouu, eczema, scrotuia, St. v tus dance, asinma, mucuses or me heart, lungs, uvqr, Kidneys, oiaauer, siomacn. etc. Young Men Positively Cured. Offer to the Public for Catarrh. Any one suffering with Catarrh who wishes to Be permanently, quickly anil cheaply cured may receive three months' treatment for only FIVE DOLLARS. The .doctor has discovered a specific for this dreaded disease. You can treat and cure yourself and family with it at home. It never falls to cure. A trial treatment Iree. . OFFICIO HOURS-Dally, 9 a. m. to p. m.; Sundays, 10 to 'i and 2 to 4. ! CHAIRS, OTTOMANS. HASSOCKS, CARPET SWEEPERS, RUGS, MATS, ETC. 4 Special prices on all the above goods for the Holidays. J. Scott Inglis Carpet and Wall Paper, .419 LACKAWANNA AVE. four doors abovs Wyoming Hon, Garnets, Sapphires, Kuhics, Kmeralds, Moonstones, amethysts, rubles, diamonds, opals. Davldow Bros, have them. Any Btyle, any shape, any manner. If you want a ring, remember that Davldow Bros, have them. Rheumatism Cured In a Day. "Mystlo Cure" for Rheumatism and Neuralgia radically cures In 1 to 3 days. Its action -upon the Bystem is remarkable and mysterious. It removes at once tho cause and the disease Immediately disap pears. The first dose greatly benefits, 75 cents. Bold by Matthews Bros., Drug gists, Bcranton. ' Wo Ilnvo on Mcgont I.lno of holiday good. Davldow Bros. v 1 10 NEWS OF THIS VICINITY TUNKHANSOCK. Prank Hawke Is home from Philadel phia. Mr. and Mrs. Fred B. Killer, of Cnr- bondnle, will take their Christmas din ner at the Methodist Episcopal par sonage. The proposed new bridge to span Tunkhannockcreek, near T. O. Walter's residence, will doubtless be of Iron and a modern and creditable structure. The abutments will have to be entirely re built, as the old ones are of loose, shelly, red shale, and the wonder Is that the old bridge has stood as long as It has. The courts have not yet passed upon the new bridge, but as It Is such an obvious necessity, there is no doubt but that it will be granted. Miss Eva Slckler, of Binghnmton, N. Y., Is visiting her sister, Mrs. It. E. Billings. Mrs. Fred Hewitt, of Towanda, Is vls- ltin.tf her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Kiel'er. ' . A number of friends from here will go down to Ashley tonight to attend the wedding of Nicholas Fox to Miss Kate Gelssler. The ceremony will be performed by Rev. Morvln Custer, pas tor of the Presbyterian church, at 8.30 o'clock. Mr. and Mrs. Fox will spend the honeymoon sight-seeing In New York, Boston, Philadelphia and Wash ington. High mass was conducted by Rev. Father Lafferty at the Catholic church at 6 o'clock this morning, after which he went to Nicholson, where like ser vices are held. Christmas eve was celebrated at the various churches last night as follows: At the Episcopal church a tree, with an accompanying talk by the rector, Kev. William Coney, interspersed with appropiiateslnging. Candyand oranges were distributed to the children. The school Is small and the programme was simple, yet very enjoyable, and the church very tastefully decorated. At the Baptist the tree was supple mented by a Santa Claus, snow banks, three reindeer and a pretty programme of anthems, choruses and speaking. The decorations were very effective and the programme was In charge of Clar ence Asheld. Candy was distributed to the scholars. The Methodist Episcopal exercises were In charge of the Sunday Bchool superintendent, S. Judson Stark, and were unusually attractive. The arch way dividing the auditorium and the class room was decorated, and a chorus of glided bells among the evergreens rang out, "Glory to God in the High est. The programme of music and recitations was rendered by the young people, assisted by the choir. Candy and oranges were divided among the classes. The Presbyterian church parlors were beautiful with tree and trimmings. A cantata, "Santa Claus on Time," with bright, catchy music, was rendered by the juveniles and two or three older people, as follows: Guthrie Thompson, Gussle Hepburn, Ruth Hepburn, Marlon Lelghton, Bessie Lelghton, Eleanor Metcalf, Mame Williamson, Leslie Chase, Lena Avery, Helen Terry, Fred Wolfe, Albert Northrop, Fred Shook, Charlie Hepburn and Harry Lewis Miss Mame Shook was largely Instru mental In getting it up, and to her, as well as to the choir, who ably assisted, Is due the Buccess of It. The whole school received confectionery and the Juniors books and "Brownie" spoons, The Evangelical people postponed their exercises until tonight, when they will render a programme of singing and responsive services, prominent features of which will be an organ vol untary by the pastor. Rev. Omer But ler, and a solo, "I Know That My Re deemer Liveth," by Miss Frona Luck enbill. They have a tree and gifts of confectionery. No visitors will be allowed at the Jail today. Rumor has It that a new building will be put up on Tioga street, next to Woodward's drug store, and Ball's meat market removed thereto. Quite a number of the town people are under obligations to Landlord N'el son Lee for a generous Invitation to partake of Christmas dinner at the Keeler House today. Such as had not mude previous engagements will accept of his hospitality. Presiding Elder J. G. Eckman will preach at the Methodist Episcopal church Friday evening, after which the quarterly conference will be held. Com munion service will be observed Sun day morning, and the elder will preach In the evening. Dr. Herbert McKown is) up from Plttstou hospital on a visit. Charlie and Jae McKown have re turned from Waynesboro, Pa. Last Saturday's edition of the De Kalb, 111., Chronicle, a souvenir hum ber, contains excellent pictures of E. C. and Morris K. Lott, two Wyoming county boys who went west several years ago and connected thetnselves with the J. L. Elwood Barb Wire Manu facturlng company at De Kalb. Buth have risen to high positions of trunt in the company, and the former has been mayor of the city Tor some time. Mrs. J. M. Jeffers, of Montrose, a former resident of Lynn, and well known to many people In this county Is dead. She was In the prime of life and a lady possessed of many Christian virtues. The west-bound track of the Lelilgh Valley between Vosburg and Mehoop any Is out uf service owing to changes being made, and the conseciuent pres sure of business upon the remaining track delays t radio somewhat. Tho Huge; Wo Have It. You wnt It. Ask to see them. Call at Davldow Bros. A Household Maxim for tho Ilusy holiday seeker. Davldow Bros. - Kcliof in Six Hours. Distressing Kidney and Bladder dis eases relloved In six hours by the "Now Orcta South American Kidney Cure." This new remedy Is a great surprise on account of Its exceeding promptness In relieving pain In the bladder, kidneys, back and every part of the urinary pas cages In male or female. It relieves re tention of water and pain In passing It almost immediately. If you want quick relief and cure this Is your remedy. Sold by C. M. Harris, Druggist, 126 Pcnn ave nue, Scranton, Pa. Solid Gold and Gold Filled watches. Watches for everyone. Watch the crowds going to Davldow Bros, for watches. IIAWLEjY. The oratorical contest at Keystone academy on Friday evening wbb one of the best tver held. The prize for best oration was awarded to William Espy Thompson; honorable mention made of William M. Denlson and Emory Joy Dunkalee. The speakers and their themeB were considerably in advance of anything heretofore presented, an Indication of the progressive character of this rapidly developing educational Institution. ' I.odgo Pins, l odge Buttons, Lodge 'charms, Davldow Bios, -,it OLYPJIANT. In the presence of a large number of relatives and friends. Miss Isabella Pewman, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Pewman, and William 'W. Wat loins were united In tnarrlfi'ge last even ing at the home of the bride's parents on Susquehanna street, by Rev. Peter Roberts, pafilor of Congregational church. The bride was attired In a gown of pearl lansdowne with lace trimmings. Her sinter, Miss Jennie Penman, was bridesmaid and was at tired In brown lansdowne. John Mor gans was best man. Mr. and Mrs. Watklii3 will reside on Susquehanna street. Miss Lucy A. Hull left last evening to spend the winter In Philadelphia. The Minnie Seward company opened a week's engagement at the new opera house last evening with "The Convkit's Daughter," 'to a fair sized audience. Frederic Seward, as James Wlllough- by and Miss Minnie Seward, as Stella Russell, wore highly applauded. Bart Lynch, of Mlllersvllle Normal school. Is home for the holidays. The Young Men's Christian union will present "My Neighbor's Wife" In connection with "their entertainment next Monday evening. Mr. and Mrs. P. Fox are the guest3 of the latiter's mother, on Dunmore street. Miss Annie Jones, of Plymouth, Is visiting Mrs. William Evans, of Lacka wanna street. Master Johnnie Jones Is spending the holldayti with his brother, Dr. D. W. Jones, at Baltimore. Why of Course You Don't Want to forget your sweetheart. Think of those handsome Btone rings that Davl dow Bros. have. Kmblcrti Pins. Kmhlcm Charms. emblem buttons at Davldow Bros. AllCHBALD. Some of the residents of Church street were greatly worried 011 Satur day and Sunday over a case of diph theria with which a young lady named Eva Parfrey was afillcted. The father and brother of' the young lady are boarding on Church street and she came to visit them from a hotel In Car- bondale. She was 111 when she came here and Dr. Van Doren was summoned to attend to her. He found that the young lady was suffering from a mild form of diphtheria and so Informed the family with whom she was staying. They had such a fear of the disease that It was considered best to remove the patient from the house, and Bhe was taken to the borough building, where she was cared for during Sunday. Some of the people living near the borougji building objected to Its being used as a hospital and called on the burgess to have the patient removed somewhere else. Before he could take action on the case the father of the lady came for her and took her to the home of a rela tive somewhere up the valley. The fair of St. Thomas' congregation re-opened on Saturday evening, the at tendance having been very large. It was also open yesterday afternoon and will also be today. It is expected to close finally next week. . Several of the young men here have arranged to hold a banquet and social at Moyle's hall on New Year's evening. Chrlscmas will be observed with special services at all the churches here. We Wish It Distinctly Understood that we are selling a stock of unredeemed pledges at a big sacrlllce. Davldow Bros. When It Is Time That You are In need of money do not forget Davl dow Bros, banking establishment. MINOOKA. Mr. and Mrs. Peter McCahill, of Ho boken, N. J., Is spending the Christmas with Miinooka friends. The St. Joseph's Total Abstinence and Benevolent society elected delegates Sunday to attend the quarterly conven (ion at ManljCs hall, South Side, In January. Joseph Kelly, a student at St. Mich ael's college, Toronto, Canada, Is spend ing the holidays with Mlnooka friends, The Mayflowers of this place and tJie Independents of South Side v.ill contest at Schwenk's grounds, this afternoon for a purse of $10. Patrick Cavanaugh, of Wllkes-Barre, clrculaited among Mlnooka friends Sun day. "Mary Mahedy, of Nantlcoke, Is visit ing 1ier parents on Main street. Jiihn Mullen, a student at the Mans field State Normal school, Is home for the holidays. The Mayflower Base Ball club will hold their annual entertainment at Cal lery's arcade Thursday evening. Some of the best talnnt In the county has been secured by the committee. Admission, 25 cents. M ate hlloxcs In sterling Silver and silver-plate. Davldow BroB. Don' Forget the Iluby. Buy silver-plated mugs at Davldow Bros. Mothers! Mothers!! Mothers!!! Mrs. Wlnslow's Soothing Syrup ha been used for over llfty years by mil lions of mothers for their children while tecthlnir, with perfect success. It soothes tho child, softens the gums, allays all nafn: cures wind colic, -and Is the best remedy for diarrhea. Sold by druggists In every part of tho world. Uo sure and ask for "Mrs. W lnslow s Booming syrup,- and take no other kind. Twenty-live cents a bottle. FACTOR YV I LtiE. A number ofyounR people who have been away attending school are now at home spending the holiday vacation. Among them are: Charles Freathy College of Pharmacy, Philadelphia; John Ollbrlde, Medleul College, Phila delphia; George S. Welsh, Piatt's Insti tute, Brooklyn, N. Y., and Fred Oaines, Cornell University; E. D. Ames, Miss Alma Helss and Miss Nellie Wood ward, Wyoming Seminary; Miss Eliza Murphy, Miss Elsie Colgate and Mi3B Emily Wheeler, Bloomsburg State Normal school. Miss Kate Keleher, Mrs. James Col gate and MIsb Mame Snyder spent last Saturday In, Scranton. The Methodist Episcopal Sunday school will hold an entertainment and Christmas tree in the church on Christ mas evening. The Hawley High Bchool closed on Friday, Dec. 21, for a ten days' vaca tion. The principal, Professor Mnrk Creasy, Is spending his vacation at his home at Light street. rmcKBUita. John Ollllgan, after a lingering Ill ness, died at his home on Main street Saturday afternoon. The deceased was about ii years of age, and was liked by all who knew him. He leaves a wife and two children. The funeral took place Monday afternoon. . Interment was made In the Hyde Park Catholic cemetery. Born, to Mr. and Mrs. Luke McOuIre, a daughter. Robert Hall bad his hand hurt while at work in Jermyn's slope Monday morning. . St. Thomas' church fair opens this evening with an entertainment. Fred Weber, of Taylor, was in town visiting friends Sunday. Gentlemen, Have You Seen The new style link cult buttons that Davl dow Bros have for sale? Oncra Glasses-Something Fine. Low prices. Davldow Bros. AVOCA. Mr. and Mrs. William Anderson, of Stmten Island, N. Y are spending Chnistmas with their many Avoca rela tives and friends. The funeral of William Blease took place on Sunday afternoon p-'l was at tended by a Jarge eon?ou .a of his friends. Brief services were held at the home of his parents In Old Forge, af ter which the cortege moved to the Pnlmklve Methodist church. So large was the number that had assembled to pay the laat token of respect to the memory of the deceased, that the church was crowded. Rev. Jones' re marks were very consoling to the fami ly as he dwelt upon the estimable character of Mr. Blease and touched upon his many good deeds. Mrs. Oscar Johnson was a visitor at PJttston yesterday. The Methodist Episcopal church Sun day school held their Christmas enter tainment last evening. The Christmas programme of the Presbyterian church will be carried out tonight. The children of the Sunday school have been under training for the last month, and are very efficient in their parts. The doors will be open at 0.30. Entertainment begins at 7 sharp. Everyone in invited to be present. Ad mittance free. The funeral of James Watters itook place on Sunday. Studs in Sterling Silver and solid gold. New, neat, plain or fancy designs. Davldow Bros. Go to Davldow Ilros. for holiday goods. 217 Lacka. ave. noyi:si)ALE. Home from college and school: Ed. Katz, Henry Kalkman, Earnest Lem Inetzer, Fred Crossley. Fred Gaines, of Ithaca, was a visitor In town yesterday. Miss Mary Russell, of Blnghamton, Is the guest of relatives here. W. M. Gardner and wife and son, Perry, are visiting relatives at Dan ville. Fred Brown, of Lestershire, will pass Christmas with his parents here. The Christmas exercises of Grace church Sunday school were held Hi the church last evening. The church was decorated In green and a large tree loaded with pretty trinklets stood In the chancel. The school marched Into the church from the Sunday school room, and as they marched out by c'asses were handed their boxes of candy. Melvin Dunlap, of Brooklyn, is spend ing a few days here. HAVING purchased the utoek ai,d rented the Shoeing Forge of William Elnxa A Son, I shall cot give constant attention to sluicing horses in a practi cal ana scientific manner. Quick work and good is tha motto. JOHN HAMLIN, DOCTOR OF VETERINARY SURGERY. Have yon SoroThroat, Pimples, Coppor-Colored PpoU, Aches. Old Bans. Ulcers In Month. IlKlr Kalllnn? WrlteCook Kemedy C'o.,307 Ha onlcTrmnle,Chlcn.o.lH..f or i roofs of euros. Capital 0&H,OUO. ratluntscurednlDeyeura HORSE SHOE NG :3E!i!Se3IS!.iCiirn2E!IECIIlt(n3IIII3IIlHI.13nill9!ISieSSlll!S:i93e3i!irJ3:E!l3a liyiiBral'iBfiLi"' TIIE BELL only aud alone had the grit and courage to buy three entire stocks, as follows : The Wearwell Suit Co., Urodck FrcudenUial & Co., Hyde Park Clothing Store, The stocks of the last two mentioned consisted of the very best and choicest grade of Clothini;, and having bought them for less than half their actual value, we are now ofl'ei ing them to the public on the same basis Ouo Lot Boys' Kilt Cape Overcoats, re(?ularprice 2 '25 AQO JO Boys' Poublo Breasted Uulou Casslmere and Cheviot Suits; iiIho Boys' warm and Durablo Capo Overcoats, regular prleo, $2.00 aud $3.00. . .v .. Boys' Fine All-Wool Cheviot and Cosaimere Reefer Suits; also Boys' Melton and Kersey Ulsters, value $3.00, . Men's Single and Doublo Breasted Cassirnere and Cheviot Suits; also Men's Black aud Blue Overeoats.value $8 and $10 Men's All Wool Cheviot and Casslinere Sack or Cutaway Suits; also Black and Blue Kersey Overcoats, value $12.00, Men's Extra Fine Block and Blue Clay Worsted Cutaway or Sack Suits; also Fine Blue and Black Kersey and Melton Boole Overcoats, value $20.00, i DL1 Sign of the Bell. 230 LACKAWANNA AVENUE. iHBtiiEnHNnigiiii!iiiieiiiiiHiiisiiiiiiiiiHiiiii!!iiiiiiiiuiiiigiiiiiBiiii!iiiin THE DICKSON MANUFACTURINGCO SCRANTON AND WILKES-BARRE, PA., Manufacturers of Locomotives, Stationary Engines, Boilers, HOISTING AND PUMPING MACHINERY. ' General Office: SCRANTON, PA. PECKVILLE. Miss Mary Chapman, of Ashley, Is visiting iher brother's family, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Chapman, of the West End. Mr. and Mrs. William Rooke will spend Christmas at Inkerman. John Williams, of Mansfield State Normal, is spending the holidays with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Sobboth Williams. G. L. Keller and ttie Misses Stella Arnold and Emma Barries, of the Stroudsburg State Normal school,' are home on their Christmas vacation. Mrs. D. H. Ooyle died ait her home in Wilnton borough last Sunday afternoon after a short illness, aged 33 years. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Pat rick Finnlgan and has lived In the bor ough ever since she was quite young. She leaves a husband and five children. Funeral services will be held tomor row afternoon, Dec. 26, ait 2 o'clock. In terment Willi be made at Archbaid Catholic cemetery. Miss Edwards, of Scranton, Is visit ing her aunt, Mrs. William Kestell. His Enemy Dyspepsia Causes Much Suffering. Pains and Distress After Eating Re lieved by Hood's Sarsaparllla. "C. I. Hood & Co., Lowell, M.13S.: " I must pralso Hood's Sarsapsrlila for the good It has douo mo. I was troubled with dyn popsla. I had severe pains in my heart, and tin welling of my stomach and distress utter est Inir caused me much suffering. I tried different remedies without getting relief. Finally I de cided to give Hood's Biirsnpaillla a trial. I)el:ip 1110 ursi one iu town 10 uiks iu Alter iukiuj Sarsaparilla (Ire bottles, I felt perfectly well and have enjoyed good health ever since. Many of the towns people have asked me about tho success ol Hood's K:iri:irarl1Ia. and I have clieerfullv ror. juiiiienrieri 11 iceliiiu Indeed irrntcfulforthe coot! It has dune me. Friends and relatives have also taken Hood's Sarsaparllla with Rood results." jun.LAito a. TKINE, sirnsesiown, ra. Hood's Pills cure liver Ills, constipation, blUouauess, jaundice, sick headache, Indigestion, Moosic Powder Co, Rooms 1 and 2 Commowealtb Bld'g, SCRANTON, PA. " MIKING and BLASTING POWDER MADE AT MOOSIC AND RUSH DALE WOIIKS. Lafllln & Rand Powder Co.'s Orange Gun Powder Electric Batteries, Puses for explod ing blasts, Safety Fuse and Repauno Chemical Co.'s High Explosives ir3 16 West Third Street, New York Waverly Plack, New York 111 South Main Avenue, Scranton 3 One Lot of Boys' Doublo ft AC j Breasted Sulta, worth.$1.73 UU $1.45 2.88 4.75 7.C5 11.37 i ft ll a7 M mm ' M I a m If n iW mm I I H sF M 111 e 1 hp 400-402 Lackawanna Avenue. 5 A LARGE IK, JACKETS I II SPEC! PES. 0- Holiday-:-Goods 1 10W READY. SOME WHITE Hanging Four Shelf Book Rack, $3.50. Big Value, $3.50: A Graceful Four Leg Table, $1.90. And Four Fold Screen Frame, all of exceptional values and of latest patterns. FANCY ROCKERS, Plush and Leather Seat, $3.00 to $25.00 each.' In Bamboo, Oak and White Enamel. BASKETS, Hampers, Waste, Work and Fancy Baskets. Step Ladder Chairs, Card Tables. KERR & SIEBECKER 406 AND 408 LACKA. AVE. ECONOMY'S con OF EXTENDED 'Economy's Christmas Crumbs Sale Begins Tomorrow. air STOCK OF Bl AND GOLD. ' ii iiiwimi II I.I, THE I 0 0 ALL AND PATRONS