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Tim SCRAOTO , TUnJCNE TinTHSDAT MOItNING, JANTTAUT 10, 1895.
1895
JANUARY
Modes i 1
JUST OUT,
Describes and contains
the leading Fashions,Lat
est Dress Materials, Sto
ries, Anecdotes, Humor
ous Illustrations, Valua
ble Information, . Elevat
ing and Pleasing Read
ing for tbe Home given
away to tliose who call
for it at our store.
Bound at the cud of the
year will make a book of
3S4 pages, or more, with
about 500 illustrations,
describing Gowns for
Calling, Shopping, Wed
dings, Receptions, Balls,
Parties and other occa
sions, EVERY LADY
wishing to be well dressed
and dress economically
SHOULD HAVE IT
GORMAN'S
DR, -:- REEVES,
41a Spruce Street, Scranton.
Dr. Reeves has had long and varied ex
perience In hospital and private practice
and treats all acute and chronic diseases
of men, women and children.
CONSULTATION AND EXAMINATION FREE.
lie, with his assistants, treat all dis
eases of he nervous system, diseases of
Hie eye, ear, nose and throat, dyspepsia,
rheumatism, lost vitality, premature
weakness or decay In both Bexes, nervous
debility, catarrh, tumors, cancers, erup
tions, blood-poisoning, Ills, epilepsy, In
discretion and errors of youth, lost man
hood, eczema, scrofula, St. Vtus" dam:e,
asthma, diseases of the heart, lungs,
liver, kidneys, bladder, stomach, etc.
Voting Men Positively Cured.
Offer to the Public for Catarrh.
Any one suffering with Catarrh who
Wishes to be permanently, quickly ami
cheaply cured may receive three months'
treutment for only FIVE POLL A U.S. The
doctor has discovered a specitic for this
dreaded disease. You run treat and cure
yourself and family with It at homo. It
never falls to euro. A trial treatment
Iree.
OKFICK HOURS-Dally, 9 a. m. to 9 p.
m.; Sundays, 10 to 12 and 2 to 4. '
ANNUAL
CLEARING SALE
HAVE SELECTED FROM OUR STOCK:
50 Pieces Ingrain Carpets
75 Pieces Tapestry Brussels
25 Pieces Body Brussels
15 Pieces Moqaettes & YelYets
And will give 20 per Cent, off on all of
the above as long as they lust
y. B.-Sprlng Wall Papers just
arrived. .
J. Scott Inglis
419 LACKAWANNA AVE.
MOOSIC.
(Mrs. D. Green and Bon, John, are ill.
Miss Kitty Manor, of Cnrbondale, la
.visiting her friend, iMlsa Mamie Mc
Crlndle.
Freddie, the young son of John Mott,
Is III.
Mrs. H. L. Warner was a visitor to
the Electric City yesterday.
. Mrs. Kds(ll and. daughter, Maud,
Were visitors In Scranton yesterday,
The Kp-worth league of the Methodist
Episcopal church will 'hold a social In
their church Saturday nigh.
HMD DEPOT
NEWS OF THIS VICINITY
BUMMOHE.
The Penn. Coal company and the Erie
and Wyoming Valley Railroad com
pany paid their employes Tuesday.
The Presbyterians will hold a social
and rent the pews for the ensuing year
Thursday evening.
The Christian Endeavor of the Bap
tist church held a social at the home of
Miss Sarah Hughes, on Blakely street,
last evening. ' "
Mrs. George Schrank, of Collins
street, Is on the sick list.
Fequest Tribe of Red Men will hold
an Indian Village fair commencing
March 1,4, In Odd Fellows hall for the
benefit of the above tribe.
Mrs. John Bruner Is ill at her home
on Apple street.
Mrs. Dexter Is ill at her home near
the Dunmore cemetery.
A church directory has Just been is
sued by the Presbyterian congregation.
Charles Warner has been appointed
by the borough council to serve as a
night policeman. The expense of his
services to be paid fay contribution by
business men and residents, who have
contributed liberally.
The week of prayer Is being observed
In the Methodist Episcopal church.
Meetings will be held every evening
this week except Saturday.
The young ladies who have been re
hearsing their drama, "The Daughters
of the King," will present it on Jan.
22. Proceeds for the benefit of St. Agnes
Guild.
John B. Smith is very sick at his
home on Elm street.
Mrs. A. W. Vandemark has moved
Into the Woodward building on Tripp
avenue.
Two children of William Packard, of
Cherry street, are 111.
The Ladies' Aid society of the Presby
terian church will hold an oyster sup
per and social In the lecture room of the
church Friday evening.
The Episcopal society of this place
have purchased the vacant lot, corner
of Potter and Blukely streets, of the
Potter estate. They will erect a hand
Botne church upon H at an early date.
Hev. John Davy villi speak to the
Loyal Legion Saturday evening, Jan.
12. Subjeot, "Our Boys." Turn out and
till the hull.
The borough council met on Monday
evening and held an Important business
meeting. Tuesday they held a special
meeting to puss upon the new set of
rules und regulations of the health
board.
HU-hfird Feeter. of liawley, was a
'Isltor in town yesterday.
Yesterdt-.y morning a horse owned by
A. 1). Blacklngton, of this borough.
upset u cutter ut the corner of Wash
ington avenue and Spruce street, Scran
ton, and Jumped over the railing around
the Mears site. Officers Coleman and
Molr prevented the horse from running
farther.
The funeral of Peter Burschel will be
held ut 2401 North Main avenue, Scran
ton, Friday, Jan. 11, nt 2 o'clock. In
terment In Dunmore cemetery. Mr.
Burschel was aged "S years. He had
lived in Dunmore nearly all his life.
He was formerly connected with large
business enterprises in this town.
WAVEKLY.
Rev. S. S. Kennedy is slowly recover
ing from his recent illness.
William D. Spencer Is a visitor to his
slater, Mrs. Henry Churabera, at Buffa
lo, N. Y.
Mallearrler Thomas C. Kenney Is
convalescing after u very severe at
tack of Illness.
The greatest religious revival ever
held here Is going on at the present
time. Rev. A. Bergen Browe, of the
Baptist church, In conjunction with
Rev. F. II. Person, of the Methodist
Episcopal church, secured the services
of the Rev. C. C. Luther, who Is known
far and wide as one of the ablest pulpit
orators, and is now preaching to very
large congregations every nlghl.
A public installation of the newly
elected officers of Geoise Fell post, No.
SOT, Grand Army of the Republic, took
place last Saturday 'night at M. W.
Bliss' hall.
The Ladles' circle of George Fell post.
No. !)", wlso had Installation of officers
last Saturday night. Mrs. Julia P.
Shale, of Philadelphia, president of the
Ladles' circle of the department of
Pennsylvania, assisted by Second Vice
president Mrs. Charles Baker, of
Honesdale, Bind Third Vice-president
Mrs. M. D. Roche, of Scranton, per
formed the ceremonies and Inspected
the circle. After the Installation the
members and invited guests, to the
number of 120, at down to an elegant
repast, amd also enjoyed the following
intellectual treat: A duet by Miss
Ruth Perry and Helena Courtrlght;
recitation, "Battle of Gettysburg," May
Courtrlght; solo, "Long, Long, Weary
Day," by Miss Blanche Kennedy; song
Uncle Sam s Fiddle, by Comrade
Uriah Rldgeway, of Glenwood. A male
quartette, led by Rev. C. C. Luther,
rendered some fine songs at the Instal
lation and at the banquet. Rev. A,
Hergen Browe delivered a very appro
priate address for the occasion.
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cents. Sold by Matthews Bros., Drug
gists, Scranton.
AKCHBALD.
The funeral of the late Mrs. Hugh
Manley, who died last Sunday morn
ing, took plane on Tuesday from the
home of her daughter, Mrs. James
Coollcan, of North Main street. The
remains rested In the parlor, where
many of the friends of the deceased
called to look upon her for the last
time. At 10 o'clock the procession
moved to St. ThomaB' church, where a
high mass of requiem was sung. The
services, which were of a very impres
slve nature, were conducted by Rev.
Dr. Lucas. At the close of the mass
Dr. Lucas preached (an effective ser
mon from the text, '"Blessed are the
dead who die in the Lord." He spoke
at length of the long and upright life
of the deceased, and referred in fitting
terms to the piety and earnestness that
characterized iher. She was devoted to
her "family, faithful to her religious
duties and sought in an humble way to
follow in the footsteps of her Divine
MaBter. Interment was made in the
Catholic cemetery. The pall bearers
were John McAuvlck, John J. Barrett,
James H. and P. J. Swift and Frank
and James Gillespie, all except one,
nephews of the deceased. The funeral
which was one of the largest that has
taken place here in a long time was
attended by people from all parts of
the valley, the deceased having been
widely known.
Mrs. G I Idea, wife of Justice of the
Peaxie T. J. Olldea, Is very 111.
Mrs. MoLoughlln, of Hilt street
mother of Frank McLoughlln and Mrs.
John Naten, is dangerously III.
The employes .of (he Delaware and
Hudson company were paid yesterday.
Mrs. Patrick Lane, of Cemetery
street, who has been 111 for some time,
Is Improving.
A regular session of the school board
wus held on Monday evening, all the
members being present except Mr.
Myers, who was unavoidably absent.
A large crowd hud "been attracted to
the meeting "because It was believed a
successor to Miss Qulnnan would he
chosen. There were seven applica
tions. Action was postponed to a later
meeting.
HONESDALE.
A host of children enjoyed the festivi
ties prepared for them in the Sunday
school room of Grace church on Tues
day evening. At 6 o'clock the room was
filled with the rollicking, laughing
scholars. Tables in the center of the
room were filled up with good things
They were soon emptied, however.
much to the satisfaction of the scholars.
Fortlyafter 7 the scholars were formed
in line and marched to the Opera hous,
where another treat was waiting. First
to appear upon the stage was Homer
Gr.?ene, who, in his charming way, an
nounced the cantata, "Santa Claus on
Time," and gave a delightful Bynopsia
of the play. The curtain arose and a
b-vy of young girls In red gowns and
red hoods seemed to flutter down upon
the stape, continually singing In their
own entrancing ways. Mina Fral'.ey
and Sophie Russell were the soloists,
in verso lend song, and were ably as
sisted by several others of this gay
troupe. It was Christmas eve and the
children were waiting for Santa. Judith
Holies, a little tot, sang her doll to
sleep und fell asleep herself, when the
fairies appeared.
Mina FiaUey, In red, danced a pretty
solo, and wus. followed by the other
fi les drawing a golden cart on which
was seated the Fairy King, Harold
Rowland.
This little troupe. In their gauzy
garments, presented one of the prettiest
pli :urcs of the cantata. The king left
hU nusMiKO from Santa on the lap of
the sleepng child. Then all cllsap-
uea. cd.
One of the catchy little parts was li e
marciiing upon the stuge of small boys
In appropriate costume representing
the various trades, the butcher and
baker and candle stick maker, the
musician, In the personnge of Pnd
er.'sM (Zenas Russell;) the New York
policeman, of the Lexow stamp, (Roland
Schuman;) the durkey Walter, tne
farmer, boot-black, blucksmlth, etc.
The soldier boys, a well drilled troupe,
executed pretty and correct move
ments without any prompting.
Two little waifs of the city, ashtl
and Kola, (the Youngs sisters) sang a
duet, and last, but not least, the real
Santa Claus uppeurod and distributed
his presents.
The antics of Keyno (William Melt)
und the sob i of his worthy assistant
clown (Charles Truscott) were among
the prominent and loudly applauded
features.
The entertainment was as fine a one
of Its class us has ever been seen in
Honesdale.
Much credit for its fine production Is
due to Mrs. T. J. Ham, Miss Antonette
Ball. Miss Florence Hum. Mrs. O. M.
Gemming and Mrs. II. T. Dolmetsch,
who presided nt the pluno.
Mrs. K. M. Hanks, who has been tne
guest of her sister, Mrs. Benjamin
Gardner, returned home today.
l'ECKVlLLE.
D. R. Bassell 'haa moved his family
here from New York tate, In the home
that he has purchased of Marshul
Croft, on Maple street.
The Young People's society of the
Methodist Episcopal church elected
their officers last Monday evening, us
follows: President, Miss Myra Oak
ley; first vice-president, Mrs. C. C.
White; second vice-president, Kouert
Llntern; third vice-president, .Miss
Alice Tuthill; secretary. C. C. White;
assistant secretary, Herbert Frear;
treasurer, Herbert McCormlck.
Mips E. 10. Leach, of Providence,
called on friends In town last Tuesday.
John C. Craig died last Monday night
at 12 o'clock of dropsy, iged 71 years.
He has resided In this borough thirty-
seven years. A wife and eight children
survive him, Arthur, Mynor, iMlward,
Charles, Robert, Roy, Bessie, and Mrs.
John W. Sampson, of Dickson. The
funural ssrvUns will be held from his
residence this afternoon at 2.30, and
will be conducted by a former pastor,
Rev. C. H. Fltzwilliams, of Sliiimokln.
Interment will be made In Union cem
etery.
Dr. J. W. Beck, has been appointed
board of healt'h diK-tor here.
Mrs. Charles Junklns, who has been
seriously 111, Is speedily recovering.
Rev. -Anna. Shaw, of Philadelphia,
will give a tempt'raince lecture In the
Methodist Episcopal church next Mon
day evening, under the auspices of the
Women's Christian Temperance union.
Admission free.
Mrs. A. E. Compton died at her home
on Hickory street last Tuesday night,
aged 30 years. A husband and two
ohlldren are left to mourn ,her loss. '1 he
remains will le taken tomorrow morn
ing to Maidlsonvllle for Interment.
George, the 4-year-old child of Mr.
o.nd Mrs. John Hughes, died yesterday
of croup.
Mrs. Henry Rlvenburg, of Clifford, Is
visiting at the home of Mrs. David E.
Siteaims.
Scarlet fewr In a, very malignant
form is becoming almost epidemic In
Peckvllle and the adjacent settlements.
There are at present upwards of
twemty casts.
Dr. Watson, whose condition has been
thought critical, Is showing slight signs
of Improvement, and hopes are now en
tertaliK'd of his repovery.
CAllllOOALK.
Last evening occurred the Installa
tion of officers of the Orand Army of
the Republic.
Yesterday morning the remains of
the late Arthur W. Lewis were ln
terred In Hrookslde cemetery. This
was the second Interment In the new
ground.
William Loomls, of Scranton, spent
last evening with relatives In this city.
Scott Whipple, formerly clerk In the
old American House, has accepted a
position at the Wall street hotel.
Born Yesterday morning to Mr. and
Mrs. T. V. Powderly, a son.
The Women's Christian Temperance
union will meet at the First Presby
terian church on Friday afternoon.
The city hospital was the recipient
yesterday morning of a fins large in
valid chair, the generous gift of Ed
ward Clarkson,
Miss Jeanette McMillan, who has
been visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs.
James MoMIUan, of Church street, re
turned to her duties in New York city
yesterday morning.
Louis Gram lis, of Honesdule, was a
Carbondnle caller yesterday.
Mrs. Bridget Kerlns, of Brooklyn
street, Is mourning -the death of her
Bon, Ambrose, who was 7 years of age.
He died yesterday afternoon of diph
theria. .
FOREST CITY.
Deputy Internal Revenue Collector
James C. Rooney, of West Auburn, was
In this pluce on 'his official visit yester
day. Miss Lena Bennett has returned from
a week's visit with her parents at Clif
ford. Frank, the 7-month's-old son of Mr.
and Mi's. W. G. Taylor, was burled
yesterday in the Hllllslde cemetery. Ex-Chlef-of-Pollce
Thomas D. Jones and
wife and son, Albert E., of Plymouth,
parents of Mrs. Taylor, were present.
Mrs. Alfred Williams, of Plymouth, a
Bister of Mrs. Taylor, was also present.
The poisoning case which was pub
lished In Tuesday's Tribune, in which
Mrs. Kossman was the principal, will
have to be tried In Wayne county.
Upon Investigation it was proved that
Kossman's home Is Just across the
Wayne county side. Officer Jones was
Bent to Montrose to secure the release
of the fair prisoner. This was accom
plished and the officer with his charge
arrived in Forest City Tuesday evening.
Mr. Kossman was waiting at the sta
tion to forgive his wife and to let the
past be forgotten. Mrs. Kossman was
sorry for her action and promised never
to attempt to take his life again and to
be a faithful and loving better half.
Now all dwell In harmony and peace.
The "Police Inspector" will be the at
traction at the Opera house next Satur
day evening.
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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
sages In male or female. It relieves re
tention of water and pain In passing It
almost Immediately. If you want quick
relief and euro this Is your remedy. Sold
by C. M. Harris. Druggist, 125 Penn ave
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S and boys have learned that our way of doing the cloth-
ing business is about the right way.
s To lookers for new clothing we offer, while our
SALE OF THREE STOCKS CONTINUES,
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in strong and serviceable
Double-Breasted Suits, and
We Wish to
HIE
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AT THE FOLLOWING FRICESi
3 Boys' Knee Pants, two pairs
Boys' Suits, worth $2 aud $3,
a Boys' Cape Overcoats, worth
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NEXT SATURDAY
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SOME FEATURES:
" Incidents or a Journey by Bout to Constantinople
by Miles Willis Hand, formerly of Scranton, but now a professor
at the Presbyterian college la the Turkish capital.
Ail Old-Tlmc
Kaiser, who writes In
Picturesque Features or Historic Quebec," by
John E. Richmond, continuing the series ut readable letters from
this unique Canadian city. ,
The Scranton Young Men's Christian Association,
its work and growth and needs.
The Anti-Toxin
rived and how applied.
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theatrical and musical
the magnificent copyrighted serlul story by a living author of
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Wluterstown, Pa.
Nerves and Blood
Strengthened and Purified
by Hood's Sarsaparilla
Scrofula Humor and Distress In
the Stomach Cured.
The following testimonial comes from Mr. D.
Sterling Mltzcl of Wlnterstown, Pa., who con
ducts a printing office and collecting agency and
is the youngest Justice- of the peace la the state:
"C. I. Hood & Co., Lowell, Mass.:
" Ilood's Sarsaparilla is a wonderful health
restorer, nerve strengthencr and blood purifier.
For the lust four or five years I have been
troubled with humor and scrofula In the blood,
breaking out all over my body, which caused
Itching and kept nie from rest at night, 1 wan
also, at tho same tlmo, troubled with u
8our 8tomach,
which was anything but pleasant I could not
even take a swallow of water but wliat I suf
fered from distress and acidity. I did not enjoy
a good meal until after 1 commenced to use
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feoU after the first few doses. I continued to
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Hood's Pills act easily, yet promptly and
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Ulsters and Overcoats, in
in Underwear.
Close Out Some
for
for
$2, for
for $$r
Will Want to Purchase and Diqest,
Home-made Reading Matter, with Many
All It Costs Is Just Two Copper Cents,
English Christmas," by Miss Sadie E.
her happiest vein.
Treatment In Scranton,'' how de
as the religious, household, hygienic,
department, the Cnc selection of music,
and reading is believing. Order your
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HOUSE i
$50,000 worth of Dry Goods, No
tions, Ladies' and Gents' Furnishing
m Goods.riillinery, Cloaks, Furs, Infants'
Wear, &c, ""
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The steady increase of our business
compels us to enlarge and remodel the en-
tire store for spring trade, and as the stock
g"" will be in the way
I WILL SELL HT AH1 PRICE.
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WHITE AND GOLD.
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.
FANCV ROCKERS,
Plush and Leather Seat, $3.00 to $25.00 each.'
In Bamboo, Oak and
Hampers, Waste, Work and Fancy Baskets. Step
Ladder Chairs, Card Tables.
KERR & SIEBECKER
406 AND 408
ECONOMY'S
ODD
AND
AND
shall eclipse all previous ofTorts. Past
experience tins tuuKht uh thut It 1m a
"KuuJ thing," and ha. also BiiKKfsted
a mt'unH of "pukIiIiik It ulontf" to the
mutual benellt of tho public and our
elvcu. We Und by a careful review
of the transactions of the past year
that we have sold more Koils at sac
rifice prices than ever before. This
fact explains another of greater Im
portance to us, namely:
Tho space formerly occupied by bo
called v
(which were perhaps finished a little
too dark, or a little too llwht, or possi
bly sllKhtly damaged), has abundant
ly paid for the amount loBt on the orlu
liinl article. Hence tho resolve that
every article In our vast establishment
not strictly up to date must muke room
for fresh, new. ltiK goods.
You have been thinking you would
like a new sideboard or perchance a
hall rack; you do not want a cheap
one. and feel that you cannot afford
a good one.
ODDS
See Our Show Windows.
Economy's Easy-way-to-pay makes it conveni
ent for short purses.
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Scranton, Pa. z
White Enamel.
LACKA. AVE.
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REMNANT SALE
IRE IS All OPPORTUNITY
to gratify your desire, and get a good
substantial article at the price yoti
can afford: A fancy rocker or two will
liven up that old parlor BUlte won
derfully, and the one. we slxall ln
elude In thl. .ale are worthy, a b.ttsr
name than -
but our conscience tells us "they ar
the product, of '94," so into the aW
they go.
I.ac. curtain., portiere., shade., car
pets and remnants of carpet, must
all be weeded out. A strip of carpet
at a trilling cost will save you dollar.
In preserving carpets that are yet
good, and a great many of the rem
nants will cover the whole floor of th-a
small room on which you have t
long wanted a carpet, and cost nv
no more than straw mattings. We fe
sure that the numerous wonderful bar.
gains we shall offer will reward a care
ful examination.
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