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THE SCRANTON TRIBTOES4.TUBDAY MOItNTNG, ' JULT 27,' 1895.
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SCCIAL EVENTSOF SCER
Trolley Parties the Favorite Diver
sion of Those Who Are la the City.
KILKBS-BARRB SOCIAL EVENT
It Wu la noaor of Miss Mattle Corwla
of This City and Was Attended
by Maay Scrantoaiaas-.Mova-xats
mt Wall-Kaowa Poplo.
Not a little speculation has been cre
ated by the challenge of several young
Scranton men, prominent In social
circles, to play a game or base ball with
veil-known -young- men of Carbondale
at Anthracite park. Carbondale, next
f Tuesday.
The challenge was couched In these
words: "We challenge you to a game
at Anthracite park next Tuesday. Can
you play at all? XV. W. Wharton. A.
Schryver. K. B. Jermyn. A. E.llunt-. E.
. Chase, Jamea Blair. Oeorge .Brooks. Dr.
'i Oeorge Wents, Frank Ji-rmyn, Thomas
Brooks, W. M. Plokson. W. iMais."
. The reply was addressed to the
Scranton Base Ball cliSb," and con
tained the Information that Carbondale
would "give ome points that will be of
Value." This communication was
signed by J. J. Simpson, L. A. Patter
son. ?. L. Johnson. Oeorge Benton. L.
M. Snitth, C Q. Evans, F. Orchard. R.
"M. Vannan. YV. A. tjlanvllle. F. U Burr,
J. W. Dlmock, Frank Fox. It Is not
stated that anybody has been found
who will dare umpire the game.
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Mrs. E. W. Steele, of Wllkes-Barre.
gave a party In honor of her guest,
Miss Matle Conwln. of Scranton. on
Thursday night. All spent a very en
joyable evening during which all
danced, sung and played games until
about 1.1.30. after which refreshments
were served. Those present were:
Mr S. W. Corwin. Mrs. T. Slmms,
Mtes Katie Orifftths, Miss Franc Cor
w!n. VTelto Hocken berry. Ernest Miller,
Mlrs Murph, iBertha Slmms. Alice
Corwin. Professor Wood, M if tie Con
Tit il and Henry C. Hatton. of Srranton.
Those present from Wllkes-Barre were:
Miss May Steele. Edith Wilcox. Flor
ence Wilcox. Gertie Enterllne. Nina
Llnnkln, Anna Jones, Lizzie Williams,
Be?lt and Fannie Wilson. Minnie
Stellfr. Alex. Maomelkln, Grant AVil
cox. Walter Johnson. Eugene Phock
ency, Oeorge Steele. Charles Pruesser,
F. A. Faber, Mr. Watley, John Grlt
, man, Mr. Stevens and E. G. Frear.
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A birthday anniversary party was
given at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Or
lando Chapman on "Wednesday after
noon from i to 7 o'clock In honor of
their youngest daughter, Leah, who on
this occasion has attained the age of 11
years. A very pleasant party, consisting
of the following persons, were partici
pants In Its festivities: Gertrude Pol
hamus, Iva Catterson, Christine Parker.
Grace A. Davis. iBessie Mullenlx. Flora
Good, Mamie Wells. Edith Wilson. Eve
tyn Mathews, Marion iMathews. Stella
Covey, Hattle May Mead, Grace I?1by,
Bertha Beatty. of Newark, N. J.; Jessie
Oread, of Edella: Grace Ozenbauch. of
Green Ridge: 'May Stanton, of Chin
chilla; Ellen White and Josie Flsk, of
Wallsvllle.
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On Thursday afternoon a number of
ladles who reside In this city surprised
Mrs. James fnglls at her home In Tay
lor. The hours until evening were
tnoet noVably apent. Refreshments
were served before the departure of the
guests. Those who attended were: Mrs.
H. Dover, Mrs. 8. O. Browning. Mrs.
Cornish. Mrs. A. Turnbull, Mrs. Glaze,
Mrs. Winter, Mrs. C. DeLacey, Mrs. C.
H. HWl. Mr. J. Plerson, Mrs. C. A.
Archer, Mrs. C. Sheffleman, Mrs. A.
Beck, Mrs. H. Twining, Mrs. I. Stone,
Mrs. J. Hall, Mrs. D. Edward, Mrs.
P. Van Horn, Mrs. Luce. Mrs. Joseph
O'Malley, Mrs. Carvolt, Mrs. J. Halde
man and Miss Maggie McDonald.
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Miss Mabel Tost, of Jackson street,
Save a trolley party to her friends
Tuesday evening. They went to Mooslc
and after returning enjoyed refresh
ments at M9 Yost's home. The party
was chaperoned by Mrs. A. F. Tost,
and wan composed of the following
young- folks. Misses Helen Thayer,
Geraldlne Conner, Cfraee Walker, Jessie
fieckar, Edith House, ftusle Barnes,
Annie Kennedy. Mable Tost, Florence
IrWnfc and Harry Smith, Arthur
Smith, Herbert Waters, Gomer Davis,
"Maurice Miller, (Charles Helma and
Herbert Tost.
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Mr. and Mrs. Nathan Vldaver ten
dered a straw rlda Tuesday night to a
number ef young people In honor of
Miss Vldaver, of New Tork. The party
afterwards repaired to Mr. Vldaver's
( fcotim wrier refreshments were served.
Daneln followed: Among' those pres
ort were: Mlas Aisbaeh. .New Tork;
' Mr. Stem, JMtodelpMa; Mr. and Miss
, Vldaver. Kewr Tork ;Oilaa Davis. Al
bany; the Misaes Lauer. Moses, Harris,
Wormier. Nye, Kramer Bernstein,
HIiwMeM and Messrs. Kramer, Stein
and HlvshrleM. ,
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A trolley arty composing the fol
lowing persona enjoyed a ride to Peek
111 Wednesday evening: Miss Israel
d JTr. Stein. Philadelphia; Miss An.
fcach. Miss Bldwer, New Tork; and
Misses Clara and Tlllle Lauer. Nettle
Nye, Millie and Rose Wormser, Helle
Klrshfleld, Oussle Bernstein, Martha
and Esther Moses and Miss Davis, of
Albany, and Messrs, Lauer, Bernstein,
Wormser, Pettlnger.
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PERSONAL MENTION
Cards havs been Issued by Mr. "and Mrs,
Michael Harte, of; this city, announcing
the marriage of . their daughter, Cecelia,
to Jobn Newman Lamb, of Brooklyn, N.
T., at 8t Rose church on Aug. T. A recep
tion will be held at the home of the bride
on Brooklyn street after the ceremony.
The .couple will take eleven days for s
wedding tour which will-embrace all the
large cities and popular sights In the east,
Carbondale Leader. , '
Mrs.' A. O. ailmor and the Misses Leila.
F.lolse .and. .Evelyn Gllmoret and Master
Clarence Gilmore, Miss A. L. Swan and
Miss E. J, base, of Scranton; Miss Luella
Pendleton, of Philadelphia, and the Misses
Fanny and Marcla Snyder, .of Massachu
setts, are at Maple Way farm. .
B. O. Morgan, of the West Bide, and
Daniel L. Reese, of Wafcn, who Is visit
Ing him,. will spend. the coming -week at
Mr. Morgan's Tydvill cottage at Lake
Winola.. This la the first time In fourteen
years that Mr. Reese has visited Scranton.
Professor George Carter, organist of the
Elm Park church, 'has closed negotiations
to become. organist of Rev.- Thomas K.
Bo-chef's, church at Elmlra. He will as
sume the duties of Ills pew position In
about a month. , . n
Mrs. Harry Adams aud daughter, Ruth,
of St. Louis, formerly of this place, who
has been bsent for the last sight years,
art visiting Mrs. Adams' parents, Mr. and
Mrs. Patrick Ralney, of Sloan street. ,
Mrs. Willlrfm Griffiths, .' of 'ArchbaM
street, left Thursday for Ocean Orove,
where she will stay two weeks, whence
she will leave for Mountain. View, N. J'.,
to spend lourweeM wun mends,
Charlis Hoa, of tbs Ordtr of St.
Sulplcs, professor of Greek and English
poetry . at 8t Charles . college, Elllcott
City, lid., Is a' guest at the residence of
Kt. Rev. Bishop O'Hara
Mrs. Sickler, of North Main avenue, has
gone to Butternut Falls for two months.
Miss Sickler and Miss Beesle Griffin left
for the same place yesterday on thetr
wheels.
Mrs. J. Jamea Taylor,, of Adams avenue,
has gone to spend the remainder of the
summer at her mother's country home
In York county, near the Maryland state
line. .
Mrs. Max Kammer was surprised by a
number of her friends Wednesday evening
at her home, 9t& Scranton street, in honor
of her twenty-ninth birthday.
Mr. and Mrs. A. D. Blavkinton. John B.
Smith Ualpln. Miss M. E. Cornelia Gul
pln. Miss K'.ng and Miss Branson are at
the "Ontlo." t'nadllla. N. Y.
Miss Agnes Glennon. of P:ttston, has
returned home, having been the guest of
Misses Anna and Ella Lavls. of Railroad
avenue, for a week.
Miss Nellie Murray and Miss Nellie
Flanaghan, of Newark, N. J., are the
guests of their unch-, John Murray, of
Emmett street.
Mr. and Mrs. Harry U.'am, of Shamokln,
were visitors to this city Wednesday.
Mr.' Learn was formerly city editor of The
Tribune.
Mr. arid Mrs. Elmer Reese, of Margaret
avenue, entertained a number of their
friends at their hearts on Wednesday
evening.
Dr. Edward J. Pierce and family, of Mul
berry street, aif home from ap extended
pleasure trip through the New EnKlund
Htates.
Miss Anna Loverlng. of Qreenwood. is
home after a two weeks' stay among
friends In West Plttston and Wilkes
liarr.N Miss Julia Campbell, of Gibson street,
hu returned home after un extended visit
with friends In Wllkes-Barre and Pltts
ton. Attorney August Battenburg, of the city
solleotor's ottlee, returned yesterday from
tlurnBlde. J. Y when? he spent a week.
Miss Agues Serine, of Vln Htreet, is
homo from Johnstown, having been
among relatives there for several weeks.
W. D. Roche, superintendent of mail
carrier at the postoffli-e, went to Lake
Ariel yesterday to remain a few days.
Mrs. A. B. Williams and daughter. Miss
Helen, Miss Weeden, H. W. Luce and A.
U. Williams. Jr., are at Preston Park.
Misses Laura Hurley and Julia Kelley,
of Maple street, left on Thursday for At
lantic City on a two weeks' vacation.
Mrs. C. W. Silkman and son, who hovo
been spending the past two months In
li wlston, returned home Thursday.
Lester Thomas, of Providence, spent the
week at the home of his parents In East
Lemon, Susquehanna county.
Misses Carrie and Minnie Holt, of Potts-
vllle, are visiting Mr. and Mrs. W. J.
Welsh, on Jefferson avenue.
M'.ss Mary E. QBrlen. of Philadelphia,
Is visttlrg her parents, Mr. and Mrs.
O'Brien, of Luzerne street.
United States Comm:ss!or(er A. J. Col-
born. Jr., spent the middle of the week at
Wllkes-Barre on business.
M. H. Griffin will leave on Monday to
remain tb ensuing two weeks by the
seashore at Atlantic City.
Michael MUlane, of Sucquehanna, visited
his son, Rev. M. J. Mlllan?, at the epis
copal residence yesterday.
Miss Nettle Burdjck. of Monsey avenue.
Is very sick with typhoid fever at her
uncle's home at Moscow.
Mrs. W. J. Neave, of Jackson street.
and Miss Emma Thomas, of Fourteenth
street, are at Mount Joy.
George De Wolf, of Linden street, has
returned after a pleasant time at Phila
delphia and Atlantic City.
Mrs. Collins and daughter, Maude, of
Brooklyn, N. Y are visiting Mrs. James
Laurie, of Court street.
Daniel Montague, of Tacoma, Wash., is
here on business and renewing old ac
quaintances besides.
Miss Hannah Friend, of New York, la
visiting at the residence of N. G. Goodman
on Franklin avenue.
Mr. and Mrs. William R. TsJones, of
South Van Burvn avenue, have returned
from a trip to Wales.
Mr. and Mrs. D. A. Tewksbury have
gone to Susquehanna county to spend a
month with friends. .
Attorney Charles E. Olver, accompanied
by his guest, Peter Sharpe, of Ada, Minn.,
are at Atlantic City.
Misses Margaret and Kathryn Waters,
of Danbury, Conn., are visiting Mr. and
Mrs. M. E. Keeley.
Colonel and Mrs. A. C. Hubbell and son.
of Somersville, N. J art the guests of
Scranton friends.
Miss Mary Daniels, of North Hyde Park
avenue. Is visiting friends at Clifford, Sus
quehanna county,
Mrs. P. F. Spellman and children, of
Archbald, are In this city spending a fevl
day with friends. ,
Miss Nellie Cummlngs and M'.ss Annie
Early, of Plttston, are the guests of
Scranton friends.
Mr. and Mrs. C E Hamlin, of Adams
av?nue, will remain in Wayne county
until September.
Misses Jennie and Allda Fellows, of tin
West Side, have returned from a visit at
Niagara Falls.
Wendell Evans, of Jackson street, Is en
Joying his vacation at Clifford, Susque
hanna county.
Dr. P. F. Gunster Is as well as '5ver from
the Injuries he sustained in the crash at
Atlantic City.
Mr. and Mrs. H. G. Corson, of Bingham
ton, are visiting their parents on North
Main avenue.
Miss Genevlcv McCann, of the West
Side, has gone to Asbury Park .to spend
a few weeks.
Edward A. IVnnlman, of Honesdale, edi
tor of the Citizen, was a caller In the city
yesterday.
Mrs. Charles McGovern, of Lincoln ave
nue, Is entertaining Miss Haydn, of Phil
adelphia. Mrs. L. C, Case and daughter, of Frank
lin avenue, are at Crystal lake, for the
summer.
Mrs. E. P. Mltohell and daughter have
returned from a visit among Carbondale
friends. '
Mr. and Mrs. E. T. Sweet are away for
a week visiting among friends In the
country. '
Miss May Carvln, of New Tork, Is the
guest of' Miss Agnes Moyles, of Jefferson
avenue.
Miss Emma Pjdrlck, of West Market
streets will spend the next two weeks at
Dalton. . . .
Mrs. J. B. Fish and Master Robert Fish,
of North Main avenue, are In Balnbrldge,
N. Y. . , .
John H. Williams and family,, of the
West Side, are summering at Ocean Grove.
District Attorney E. J. Jordan, of Wy
omlng county, was In this city Thursday
A. J. Mulderlg, of Prttiton avenue,' Is In
NtW York city on business and pleasure.
Mrs. David Reese and family, of South
Hyde Park avenue, are at Lake WInola. .
Miss Dawson, of North Main avenue, la
spending a few days In Black Walnut.
Mt. and Mrs'. J. D. Williams are pre
paring to leave on an European tour.
Miss Margaret Bentley, of Church ave
nue, left for Ocean Orove Tuesday.
Miss Georgia Hoag, of Albany, Is the
guest of Dr. and Mrs. H. B, Ware. '
Miss Salllev Bessac, of Gardner avenue,
:s visiting In Tutikhannock.
Frank McCann spent Wednesday and
Thursday at Asbury Park. .
Attorney t. W. Browning returned horn
yesterday from Mt. Gretna. -.
' Rev. WUIIam Edgar, of Provldenoe, was
in Carbondale Thursday.
JOLLY ONCLE JOSH
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A True)
Local Romance
Ingly Told. '
How the Bride and Q roots Were Benefited
by the Extra sm Generosity of Clever
Uncle Whose Wisdom Equalled His
Kindness.
"Miss Summers Polly I daro I"
But the speaker took a header over
bashfulnees, only to hear a "Yes, C bur
lie." "Can I aspire to to that Is M
Again a lapse Into silence, followed
by an encouraging "Yes, Charlie."
"Oh. If I might only hope to er to "
Another failure of language. It was
seemingly a hopeless case, and It might
have been only for a demure
"Chajlle. I've said yes twice, and If
you mean It. I mean It, too, and"
To this duy that young man will In
sist that he popped the question. All
this happened away "down Eaat," and
It wasn't long before there was a wed
ding. Not much longer before there
came a letter from Polly's uncle Josh,
up In Scranton, Pa., who wrote effus
ively of his delight at her exhibition of
what he called "grit," and he proposed
that if the young couple would locate
In Scranton he would give them a start
In life. Of course they accepted and
were soon bidding their friends adieu.
A fsw days subsequently to the above
conversation a travel-stained party ar
rived In Scranton. Uncle Josh was In
charge.
He led the party straightway to the
Westminster, conducted by J. C. Vance,
which la without doubt the finest hos
telry In Scranton. Well, you could not
make a bet'ier selection, for it la gen
erally admitted by tourlil'.s tH-ough
this section of the state, as Well as by
professional people and men about
town, that tha greatest consummation
of hospitable ideas with practical busi
ness methods an! marked ability of
management fcJ embodied In the Weft
mtnster above and beyond any otih?r
hotel In 't'hia part of th? country. It
being home-like la a very Important
feature, under the management of ,1. C.
Van:e, whore generous policy la to spare
no pains or expenditure to make the
guests comfortable nd happy. The
rates are reasonable, for the elegance
of accommodations; everything Is kept
In perfect order and scrupulously neat
and tidy. The cuisine of the house Is
worthy of special praise, for It Is un
excelled. Mr. Vance l a liberal ca
tererhe believe In the best and plenty
of It. All the luxuries and delicacies of
'?he four seasons are to be found on the
menu prepared In an appetizing manner
by experienced ohefs: In fact It Is the
leading place In the city to stop at, and
Is now on the American plan, and the
aat1tnrr Vln,tol nf thf cltV.
Passing along the street, Uncle Josh
paused before a handsome drug store at
Wyoming avenue and Spruce street.
"This Is John H. Phelrs Its wide open
doors reveals a welcome. It Is the finest
iilihllthmant nf this kind in OUT CltV.
The fountain is made of Mexican Onyx.
Mr. Fihelps has the agency or nenry
Malllard's famous candles, such as bon
bons, chocolates, crystallzed fruits, etc.
All renowned for purity and choice
flavor.
"His store Is well known to the cltl
sens and to the medical profession of
the city, all or wnom speaa in praiee
worthy terms of it as a place where the
prescription department Is prepared to
meet any demand that may be made
innn it- .Tnhn IT. PhelDs uses only
the freshest and purest of drugs, and It
is needltsa to remarK inai success n
crowned his efforts to cater to the
mihiir wants, for his patronage tells
the story. His stock, which is large,
embraces a fun assortment or orugs,
chemicals, acids, extracts, essences,
ViarVui unit niir medicinal wines and
liquor's, all of which are up to the stand
ard demanded oy nne pnarmacopoeia.
He also has in stock all proprietary
nf eatnhllahprl merit and repu
tation, besides. a full line of Richard
Hudnuts' perfumes, and fancy toilet ar
ticles, all of which have beem aelected
from this reputable source of supply.
Try Phelps soda.
"Since you have conciuaea to em oh
upon a mercantile career, c-naries, i
would advise you to attend the Scran
tnn Riialnes onlleire. corner Adams
avenue and Spruce street. This Is an
Institution of learning of great origlnal
iiv nr!ir.tlr.ahllitv and usefulness. In
lts'speclalty It is as meritorious as the
highest classical college in me anu.
and invites the most critical examina
tion.
"It Is Itself, In fact, a complete epl
inma nt all the tvnlcal varieties of busi
ness done In the world. The business of
the merchant, banker, Importer Jobber,
real estate agent and broker are taught
by a carefully devised system of object
lessons devoted to each, and the actual
kiulnua Itself la 111 Mfh cage dlfCCtlV
entered upon. The Individual student
assumes in eacn case in responaiDiiuy
and care of the merchant, broker,
banker or agent. In banking, for In
stance, accurate accounts are kept, pre
cisely such as occur In the world's
v.minnaa Th Vinnkltpnl n a- And bal
ances are as carefully looked after as
if millions depended upon mis scrupu
lous attention.
"Commercial law, transportation, ex
change, Insurance, shorthand and type
writing are other Important Btudics;
a nA In flint 1 nan tlflTfllV think of ahV
work wnicn a young man may oe
balled upon to aa in me worm inai is
nn akav.lnlslv nrnvlrll fr here, unless
It Is the) professions, any one of which.
however, WOUia De wen Buppirmemeu
v.. a mnm n.t th Scranton Business
niinva tiiiotc Whltmnrp and comDanv
are endorsed by prominent business
men as gentlemen 01 exi-enem
qualifications, whose experience affords
hom sunnrlor advantae-es In the work
of practical education. Buck and Whlt-
more have surrounaeu inemseivew wun
trustworthy and competent assistants."
"Oh ITnnlm there la the Mathushek
piano In E. C. Rlcker's, Tele
phone Kxcnange ouuaing. i snoum m
dreadfully lonesome without one; it Is
hn j-.ni is tnm that ever save me com
plete satisfaction. Almost every girl
that I Konw dbck east n one, anu
would not exchange It for the world."
VWell! well! well!" laughed the old
mi. ve'll s-n in and Bee K. C. Bicker.
But 'tell me," he continued, "what Is
there about tne mamusnea piaino mat
n.lua it i aunerlor?" "Oh. I couldn't
begin to tell about It," rays Polly, "but
I know that It has been before the
public for many years. and that It Is Just
the kind of instrument, and has' won
world-wide recognition from artists and
experts, and has attained Its present
position on the strength of Its Intrinsic
t m nnlv irl In a nlann nf a Hl-
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tlnctly superior character, possessing
all tne oesiraoie iwmm ui uuitrr iifui-
class pianos and a great many which
are peculiarly Its own. The-Mathushek
combines purity of tone with sweet
ness amd power In a manner attained
In no other Instrument, and Is a very
miracle of beauty in design. Its con
struction enables performer to pro
duce the most fasclnatlnrf and delicate
effects Imaginable. No other tnatru-.
ment has yet keen produqed that com
bines so many points of excellence; and
of its superiority I think no better proof
could be offered than Its constantly In
creasing popularity.
"Come to think. of It," remarked
Uncle Josh to Charels, "you are In need
of a set of harness, so let's Just go
down to O. W. Frits, 410 Lackawanna
.venue, and take a look at his window
display. . It .will tickle your fancy,
well as any other horseman's, for 1t Is
always elaborately and tastefully ar
ranged, while his stock on the Inside
Is something marvelous. Really, Mr.
Frit; is the boss horst-mUllner of this
state, and .is an. excellent Judge-of
leather and materials, alwmys seleotlnf
them with the greatest care, the first
consideration being given to excellence
of finish and durability. . 'Verjly. there
is nothing in the world like good leath
er.' He gives bis personal supervision
to the minutest details of manufacture.
A specialty Is made of the manufacture
of the more elegant grades of harness,
and In this department he haa scored
some veritable artlstlo triumphs. Every
set of harness turned out Is guaranteed
as to finish and quality, while partic
ular attention Is given to repairing or
all kinds. His stock embraces heavy
and light single and double, road, car
riage, buggy, coach and track harness.
He carries everything else that Is found
In a complete stock, such as riding
equipments, whips, horse clothing, lap
robes, brushes, etc. Mr. Frits nas ine
finest line of leather goods ever ex
hibited In this city.
"There la Just one thing I had almost
forgotten." remarked PUIy. "Tou
know how particular I am about my
table supplies. I want fresh eggs and
prime butter, and " "Exactly, ex
actly." laughed the old man. "I am
acquainted with your notions, my dear,
and fortunately know right where, to
recommend you; we'll go to J. O. Bailey,
4U1 Penn avenue. He supplies the lead
ing families heie. and his stock, wnicn
Is the largest, finest and most varied
In the city, embraces all kinds of fruits.
The very choicest of dairy and creamer
butter and cheese, from the best pro
ducers In the country, can be found at
all times with him, besides a tine as
sortment of Muple groceries, such as
delicious breakfast bacon, sugar-cur!
hams, smoked and raited meats, choice
brands of Hour. Besides this he has
the standard grades of sugar, her-metU-ally
sealed cans and bottled goods
of t.h.J leading brand, dried fruits.
cooked cereals, condiments, sauces, pre
serves, ulckle-s. Jellies, sardines, oilves
nnd table delicacies In great variety.
Mr. Ball?y also has In etock choice fra-
grar.t coffee from Java. MJCha and
b'oulh America, and fiesh crop Oolong.
Japanese. Eng'lfh breakfast, Young
Hyson, gunpowder and other standard
teas, all renowned for purity, flavor
and quality, and a to prices, well, he
cannot be unl?rJold, as they are below
all compiitltlon. I will vouch for that.
'The ba-iU of a house," says Uncle
Josh, as they proceed -'d up the street.
"Is a bit of mother earth, eu we will Jut
go to Wtod, Hjrmon & Co., 134 Wyo
ming avenue. Th?y have control of
some of the choicest suburban prop
erty In this section. Particular atten
tion Is cnl Ind to Lorraine, whlcn, on ac
count of its beautiful location, pure air.
good water and natural drainage Is the
cardan snot for homes. Tney also oner
opportunties for permanent invest
ment such as no fagaoious Dusiness
man can affurd to neglect, and If you
enter into biMlnsa relations with them
you may rest assured that your Inter
ests will be most closely watched and
guarded In a satisfactory and prompt
manner. Wood, Harmon & Co. are well
vereed In all the details connected with
tha purohaso, sale and exchange of re
a'lty. and number amonj their clients
many leading capitalists, investors ana
property owners. They are authority
upon the present and prospective value
of property and have carried through
to a successful Issue many heavy and
Important transactions. An Investment
in Lorraine will assure you or a return
with ample profit. Never in the his
tory of -Scranton was there a better op
portunity of Investing In real estate
than at the present time."
Now W3 are ready lor tne cage or
your bird," says UncJe Josh, "and the
first thing In order Is to engage a com
petent architect. The leading man
here is John A. Duckworth. Coal Ex
change. That he Is gifted with the In
spiration's of th? true artist is shown
by many notable Illustrations In this
city and elsewhere, notably the Hotel
Jermyn. Though his success here has
been unusual, his unremitting industry
and talents fully entitle him to the
enviable reputation he haa gained for
the symmetry, grace and thoroughness
of his work. HI buildings are. also ad
mlifd for 'their stability and elegance,
while the elaboration of detail and the
care bentowra on every department
reflect the utmost credit upon his hon
orable and businesslike methods. Mr.
Duckworth has been commissioned with
many large and expensive modern build
ings, constructed after the latent im
proved methods, and on the majority
of these buildings he has had the sharp
est compeitltidn with come of the ablest
men In the business, which gives con
clusive proof that he stands In the front
rank of his profession. His prices are
always moderate.
"And next comes the builder," says
Uncle Jos h. "The foremost man In this
line In this cl.ty Is M. K. Worden. 222
Wyoming avenue. The builder occu
pies ows of the most Important branches
of Industry of which this country has
reason to be proud, for It is principally
on them Mia t the fame and popularity
of our large cltijs dopend. Mr. Wor
den is an excellent example In his chosen
line, and furnishes everything from
foundation to roof, and at the same
time offers Inducements Impossible to
be secured elsewhere. His connections
give hint superior advantage in esti
mating on all kinds of work on a lib
eral basis. He never uses shoddy ma
terial, as he personally selects only surh
lumber that is sound and well reasoned,
and your plans are sure to be carried
out to perfection. He Is rapid, too; the
slllis won't rot before the shingles are
on. Mr. Worden believes In the old
proverb: " Whatever Is worth doing, is
worth doing well.' Since embarking in
business he has fihown hlmnelf a mas
ter of the most complicated plnns and
exacting specifications. Mr. Worden
cheerfully- furnishes estimates, and
when quoted thi?se are Invariably found
to be as low aa the usage of good ma
terial and superior workmanship will
allow. He superintends personally all
work and makes a specialty of jobbing
of all kinds."
"For your building material," con
tinued the old gentleman, "you, of
course, want the very best. I have al
wayj found It cheapest and most r ""fit
able to patronize Price ft Howarth,
1001 to 1025 North Washington avenue.
They are practical lumbermen of sound
experience, and their connections are as
widespread as their facilities are per
fect. Their yard Is spacious and every
thing I conducted In a systematic man
ner. The soundest Judgment of experts
are utilized In selecting their stock from
the best producing regions In the United
States and Canada ,and they are In a
position to fill all orders promptly for
the 'pure stufT,' sound amd seasoned, such
as white, yellow. Georgia, North Caro
lina and Michigan pine, oak, poplar,
hemlock, spruce, walnut, cherry, cy
press, cedar, and pine shingles, his large
stock enabling him to meet aill orders
upon the most liberal terms. Price A
Howarth have constantly on hand a
large assortment of cash, doors, blinds,
moudlngs, floorlugs, casings, window
frames, sidings, newels, baluster, etc.
A feature Is made of Interior finish In
hard woods. Estimates are cheerfully
furnished.
"I want to Introduce you to the gen
tlemen who constitute the Pennsyl
vania Roofing company, for they are
the parties to do the roof work on your
new house. They have had years of-ex-perience
In this business. That they
are thoroughly conversant with every
feature and detail of their Important
business Is shown by many notable
Illustrations. In this city and the sur
rounding towns. They are fully
equipped wHh all the special tools, ma
chinery and appliances known to the
trade for doing roof work, etc. Beyond
doubt the Pennsylvania Roofing com
pany Is the firm to do the Job. Thor
ough and careful, practical and expert,
they will do the work in a manner
that you may well be proud of. I' will
guarantee every detail to be complete
and first-class, for It Is a part of their
business not to slight work, and to that
end employ none but skilled and faith
ful assistants. They make a specialty
of repairing roofs and repainting roofs.
Bo .now, Charles, your plans are. sure
to be carried out to perfection, for any
work done by tftem la a guarantee or ti
superiority. Thehr prices are always
moderate, consistent with good work.
The', Pennsylvania Rooting company
will be represented la Wllkes-Barre by
R- T. Coursart. at M West Market
Street."
"Where had we better get our lime,
cement, fire-brick, flue lining, sewer
pipe, etc.," asked Charles of Uncle Josh.
"1 ought to have thought of that, for
of all the great dally products that en
ter Into dally consumption there Is none
of more unsurpassing Importance than
lime and cement. Luther Keller la the
man. His efforts have been crowned
with success; possessed of untiring en
ergy, believing In the public, quickly
to apprehend their wants, a shrewd,
able and independent business man,
he fully deserves the high position he
has attained In this line of business.
Mr. Keller Is well versed In everything
appertaining to the Important business,
gained from actual experience. His
lime, which comes from his own kilns.
Is wood-burnt, unsurpassed, and Is
shipped to all parts of the country.
The large stock carried by Mr. Keller
places him in a position to meet all or
ders, of whatever magnitude, upon the
most liberal terms. Impossible to be se
cured elsewhere. Everything emanating
from his establishment Is examined
carefully and is guaranteed to main
tain In every respect the highest stand
ard of excellence. So do not hesitate
In placing your ordtc; everything will
be as represented fair and liberal deal
ing being a prominent characteristic of
this concern. I ihave always been
treated in a satisfactory manner, and
so will any cne -who trades with Mr.
Keller.
"I suggest we now go and see Frank
Carluccl, 720 Scranton street, as you
want your house built of stone," paid
Uncle JoEh, laughingly, to Charles. "This
Is a concern that Scranton. feels proud
of, and the business Is In a healthy
and nourishing condition. By honest
work and honorable dealing he has
rapidly gained a prestige and popular
ity which he naturally feels proud of.
He Is now commissioned to furnish
stone for suef buildings as Hotel Jer
myn, silk mill. Trader's bank, high
school. Tribune building, and Messrs.
Koch, Piatt, and Watklns' residences,
and out of town the new depot at Car
bondale, Honesdale bank, Stroudsburg
bank. This alone proves that he Is a
thorough and accomplished man in his
business, gained from practical ex
perience. His Forest City white stone
nnd Nicholson blu? stone comes from
his own quarries. He has also granite,
Indiana limestone and Lake Superior
red stone. Mr. Carluccl employs only
men who are well versed In carving and
cutting, and are under his personal su
pervision. His yards ate spacious and
well managed and contain everything
pertaining to the business, and his out
put is of the highest type of workman
ship. As a result of his progressive
policy, iMr. Carluccl Is prepared to give
estimates on anything from a residence
to a business block, and at prices far
below his competitors and which chal
lenge duplication.
"In the matter of plumbing," said
Uncle Josh, "you cannot be too careful
In making a contract, but I heartily
recommend Thomas F. Mullen, 315
Spruce street: He Is fully equipped with
all the most approved appliances, tpm
cial tools and machinery known to the
trade, end alwaya keeps on hand a large
BtocK or supplies, such as water. Pteam
and gas-pipe fitting, sanitary devices,
swer traps, sinks, pumps, marble
basina, etc. Mr. Mullen is prepared to
give estimates on all clas?s of plumb
ing, rteam and hot water heating. He
J-.an hsi many large Jobs, to be done In
accordant? with strict scientific princi
ple., and he has had -ths r.harpest com
petition with very able firms in the ram-j
):ne, wh:;i'i gees to haw that he is a
plumber who has achieved the highest
success In h!s fertile field of usefulness.
The materials ued are always the best
to b purchased regardless of coot,
while he employs only expert assistants,
all work being done under his personal
supervision. And, In conclusion, I wish
to stsite that Mr. Mullen is now in posi
tion do ail work, and ihis success Is evi
dence that all work Is done satisfac
torily. Charles now remarked that he would
like to see about the Interior decorating,
etc. "Well," said Uncle Josh, "I know
of no better concern than Frederick
Becker, Jr., 337 Adams avenue, as he Is
unquestionably one of the leading and
most responsible dealers In this branch
of business. He has a 'large and In
fluential patronage. His handiwork
proclaims him to be a genuine practical
decorator and designer, for the skill
which he displays In combining shades
and colors so as to produce the most
beautiful and striking effects. His
work Is unrivalled for artistic elegance,
originality of design, elaboration of or
namentation and perfection of work
manship, proving conclusively that he
Is thorough, practical and an expert.
When new and artistic designs are con
stantly being produced It Is well to ex
ercise discrimination In order to be as
sured the opportunity of choosing from
the latest novelties. Frederick Beck
er's selection Is of a superior character
and embraces all that Is new In superb
wall papers, borders In plain and ar
tistic designs, of foreign and domestic
manufacture, dadoes, frezes, window
shaides. His patronage represents the
best city and suburban custom. Esti
mates are cheerfully furnished. Hand
relief work, silk hangings, lln crusta,
frescoing, tinting, painting, decorating,
paper hanging, etc.
"What an exquisite mantel," Polly
exclaimed, a they passed before W. A.
Gray's, 320 Washington avenue. "Yes,"
remai ked Uncle Jovh, "Mr. Gray Is the
leader In this section, both In the beauty
of his designs and the artistic perfection
of his stock. And you know, Polly, In
terior decorations cannot be more ef
fectively accomplished than by the use
of a wood or slate mantel. Mr. Gray,
during 'the years he has been In busi
ness In Scranton, has executed work of
surprising excellence, which for orig
inality of design is said 'to be unsur
passed, aa he has no superiors In this
city In making and setting any style of
a mantel. His slate mantels are in im
itation of rare and valuable marble,
and In wood and tile mantels of every
ptyle and variety he has the largest dis
play In the ctate. In quartered oak,
which Is the wood, now In vogue, he has
a large d!fp!ay In antique designs. Thia
stock embraces all accessories, such as
grates, fire-places, stands, t'tc. He ex
ecute tfssehtted work in ths highest
style of 'the art, and tile work of every
description, , .
"An Important feature of your new
home," said Uncle Josh, "Is the elec
trical work, as all homes erected at the
.present time are lighted by electricity.
B. F. Boyle, S(M Lackawanna avenue.
Is the man to attend to that, Being
aware that the hand of genius Is con
stantly developing plans to economize
and prove a convenience, Mr. Boyle has
kept pace with the times, and devotes
his knowledge to furnishing the Inte
rior decoration of buildings with gas
and electric and combination fixtures.
That he Is gifted with the Inspiration
of the electrician. Is vouched for by
many notable people In Scranton and
elsewhere. His unremitting Industry
and talents fully entitle htm to the en
viable reputation he has gained since
embarking In this business. His pa
trons find their work done m a manner
that Insures safety. And you can always
rest assured that any work done by E.
F. Boyle Is a sure guarantee of Itsj su
periority. No more unfailing criterion
of the skill employed could be offered
than that of his Increasing business.
H represents two of the largest manu
facturers In this particular line, and
Is constantly In receipt of the newest
and latest designs, which art told at
rock bottom prices, Mr, Boyle's stock
la large and varied, with elegant apart
mentsi to show off every fixture, lighted
terarai'.ely, enabling prospective pur
chasers to see Just what .they are buy
ing, therefore doing away with, the old
photograph system. Hit ttoelt Is ftn
It'hed In polished braes, stiver, copper.
rntd itttl and wrought iron; cnaa-
dellers, lanterns, brackets and electric
novelties; window and 'celling display
fixtures. He haa In his employ J. K.
Furn, who Is an expert electrician, end
two -assistants. Mr. Boyle given his
personal attention to, every detail.
"Well. It is about noon time and I
think we had better fill up the Inner
man," continued Uncle Josh, where
upon they proceeded to Charles Tropp,
219 Lackawanna avenue. Uncle Josh
then remarked that "this Is one of the
crack institutions of the city, and the
most popular piix for dining down
town, and Is noted for having the choic
est and best in the market. Mr.
Tropp's success may be fairly estimated
by regulars and transients being drawn
thither by the uniform excellence of
the viands. The unlveual verdict of
those who visit Tropp's Is that he
understands what the public wants,
and Is a connoisseur par excellence. He
thoroughly understands the business
from practical experience, as that Is
IndlEpensible to win success as a res
taurateur. A portion of his com for li
able, cory and inviting, dining rooms is
reserved for ladies. 'Mr. Tropp is a
liberal provider, and all the substan
tial and dellcacls of the four seasons
are on hand, such as game, poultry,
duck, venison, terrapin, oysters, clams,
fish, and other attractions for the epi
curean palate. Everything is carefully
prepared In an appetizing manner by
competent cooks. 'We strive to please
has been his motto, and he has always
lived up to It to a single letter. His
dinner cannot be excelled. The entire
second floor for ladles. The bar is well
stocked with wines .liquors and cigars,
and Everhard famous Canada Malt
beer.
"Now," eays Unole Josh, "you had
better take a policy of life Insurance,
f we will call up Thomas J. McGulre.
He represents the Mutual Life, of New
York, the largert and moM substantial
Institution in the world. Mr. McGulre
U familiar with the many forms of life
insurance Issued by the leading com
panies and claims .that the Mutual Life
Is superior to any for promptitude in
the payment of losses. The Mutual
L'f Issues ell form of life Insurance,
whose terms and conditions of settle
ment are an embodiment of equity and
liberality. The system adhered to In
the executive department precludes the
purslblflity of policlr-.s lapsing Ijy time
or otr.-rwtee becoming void. They
surround their policies with no catch
phrases of uncertain meaning, but sim
ply write a definite con-tract, couched
In the plainest terms. The later pol
icy is the Income Life, with limited
premium, 5 per cent.- Debenture and
8 and 10 per cent. Consol policy,
netting a handrome Inccwne for old
age. Mr. M:Gulre has labored
earnestly In behalf of this company,
and under his vigorous management
th? bran?h here has become one of ithe
mof.t prolific in new business and in de
sirable risks of any kind tn the coun
try. T'Well!" exclaimed Charles, "there
goes a W. K. Gilhool. 319 to 327 Seventh
street, buggy. I did not know nhat you
could find them out here."
"Toung man," almost solemnly re
marked Uncle Josh, "you have a heap
to learn. Those buggies are mode here
and the manufactory Is an establish
ment that the whole community Is
proud of. W. E. Gilhool manufactures
carriages or any pattern, style or design
upon the most approved principles of
construction, and he enjoys a prestige
and a patronage through the country
eminently creditable In character. Ship
ments are made to all parts of the state,
and business is in a flourishing condi
tion. He Is a manufacturer of vast ex
perience and commanding ability, and
is to be congratulated upon the bril
liant success he has achieved in Intro
ducing to the market the highest type
of a vehicle for both business and pleas
use. By the way, Charles, you are In
need of a buggy, and we may as well
drop around end see Mr. Gilhool. His
vehicles are considered by experts to be
of the highest type of workmanship,
and are noted for durability; the wood
Is well seasoned, worked with the grain
and not chopped out by machinery that
cuts cross grain and all other ways.
So anything emanating from his estab
lishment is exactly as represented. A
speciality Is made of repairing, reno
vating, etc." So Charles took Uncle
Josh's advice and bought one of his
buggies.
"I must make you acquainted with
Ward & Gillespie, the fire insurance
men. They have offices In the Williams
building and they represent several of
the wealthiest and moft powerful com
panies. They are conversant with every
feature of the Insurance business. Not
only are they able to direct your Insur
ance Into the rafest channels, but also
at the lowest current rates of premiums,
and at the same time give you that
careful attention which your interests
demand, making the business mutually
satisfactory. Ward ft Gillespie con
trol the Insuring of some of the choic
est business and residential property
In this city. Though apparently new
In this business, they are gaining a
popularity and are forging rapidly to
the front. The constant and rapid
growth of thoir business Is due chiefly
to the prompt and equitable adjust
ment of losses and the avoidance of
those legal quibbles which sometimes
stand in ths way of the collection of In
surance. Unjust and fraudulent claims
are resisted, but mere technicalities are
never made the excuse for refusal to
discharge obligations Incurred. Ward
ft Gillespie write a contract wo plainly
worded that its provisions can be easily
and fully understood. They take rlskf.
upon a most liberal scale, and. In con
clusion, you will always find a cordial
welcome at their olfices.
"Tou have not Introduced us to J. H.
Davitt, of Dunmore, yet," exclaimed
Charles.
"Well, we will go up there immediate
ly and see him," said the old man.
"Now, Charles, iMr. Davitt is in the
bottling business and manufactures all
kinds of temperance drinks. He has
the agency for the genuine Saratoga
Klssengen water In Lackawanna and
Luzerne counties, which Is highly en
dorsed by the medical profession for
those suffering from Indigestion and
stomach trouble. - It Is nature's own
remedy, sparkling with life, and Is a
delicious and refreshing drink. His
business has reached enormous propor
tions, and Is rapidly Increasing. Like
many other popular .Industries, this
has suffered by unscrupulous people
selling an Inferior article. MT. Davitt
uses no chemlcals'or deleterious Ingred
ients, and his goods have proven a
gratifying revelation to Kie trade and
unusual favor with the public, which
proves that a rerponslve chord has been
struck In the popular heart. It would
be superfluous to extol on his products,
as his name Is a sufficient guarantee of
their superiority. Mr. Davitt bears an
enviable reputation for supplying goods
of standard merit at the lowest narkot
prices. His soda, mineral, seltxer and
geyser water have a large sale. An Im
portant feature Is the Ballantlne's Ex
port "Special" for family trade. Orders
are delivered to all parts of the city.
Telephone call, 4106."
"And now," said Uncle Josh to
Charlie, "for that thirsty and tired feel
ing you will want a delicious drink, one
that will not only quench the thirst
and promote and preserve good health,
but which will also restore your adipose
ttasut. In all my experiences I must
say that I know of no more luxurious,
health-giving nnd Invigorating, drink
than that of the Keystone Brewing
company's ale and porter. They are
practical brewers and matters of many
years' experience. Their ale and porter
hare alwys met with the approbation
of the best Judges and Is preferred by
thousands to that of any other beer,
and Is often recommended by physi
cians at a beverage of rare health-giving
-qualities. The Keystone Brewing
company are entitled to great credit
for Introducing the highest standard of
ale and porter In to short a time. They
have a first -class browing plant,, ex-,
perienced work awn' , and use only the
best malt and! hops In brewing their
ale and porter, and these are handled
In such a manner that the strength and
virtue of each, constituent Is extracted
and resolved Into a union. It has al
ways been their policy to furnish the
best In quality, wholesomeness and gen
eral excellence. Matchless in quality
and unrivaled In delicious flavor.
"We will left Polly -go to the hotel
now," continued Uncle Josh, "and you
and I, Charles, will call on The Tribune,!
for you will want to know the news
every day. and as this is the favorite
paper, subscribe for it." Upon rejoin
ing Polly, she began to voluably express
her thanks. "You-have bought us
everything, uncle," she exlalmed. "Only
rorgot one thing, remarked Uncle
Josh, reflectively, "but I can remedy
that, for many firms in the city have
a fine kit of them and you can get one -whenever
you want It.'i . "Whatever Is
ltr asked Polly. "Well) It's a baby
carriage, and " But. Poljjr had
fainted. , t s
F00TI.IGHT GOSSIP.
Keen may do "King Lear." ' '
D'Arvaie has a 11-year-old son!
Fanny Davenport Is worth $300,000.
"The Night Clerk" Is Pete Dalley's new
play.
Lewis Mrr!son will give "Yorrlck'S
Love."
Helen Bertram will be with the Bos
tonlans. , f ,
The Wilbur Opera company Is singing
In St. Paul.
Yvette Gullbert is coming to America
next season.
Olga Neth' rsolo has purchased the F.nrf
llsh rights to Rejane's play, "Ma Cou
sine." Julie Mackty is singing at the Empire
hull, London.
Irene Murphy will be with Thomas Q.
Seabrooke next season.
Frunk E. McMsh will play In "Fool
for Luck" next season.
Charles Hanford Is busy arranging for '
Ws starring tour next season.
Stuart Cumberland has written a new
four-act play for E. 8. Willard.
Wilton Lack a ye will star In a dramatiza
tion of Hall Caine'a "Scapegoat."
Vernona Jarbeau has 'ben re-engaged
by "The Passing Show" management.
Sarah Bernhadt's new play, "La Prin
cess Lolntulne," was not a success In Lon
don. William Wolff has engaged Edith Ma
son and Thomas Persse for his opera com
pany. Mr. Palmer's profits upon Paul Potter's
"Trilby" have already reached close uyon
rm.oofj.
The next tour of Sir Henry Irving In
this country will occupy a season of six
months.
J, Aldrlch Libbey will sing for six wesks
In the Lyceum Opera company in At
lanta, Ga.
Henrietta Crossman is playing In reper
toire with the GlfTen ft O'Neill company
In St. Paul.
Creston Clarke will appear in a play en
titled "The Raven," based on Incidents
in Poe's Me.
Mark F-nton has been re-tngag-d by
Manager Frank Perley for Madame Mod
Jeska's company.
The new play upon which Bill Nye and
Paul M. Potter are at work satirizes
huntsmen of America as developed by the
Adirondack craze.
Louis Harrison's first appearance on
the stage was made In trag'dy. In 1S75 he
was call boy at the Walnut Street thea
ter. In Philadelphia.
Thomas W. Keene will open the nw
Southern theater in Columbus, O., on
Oct. 3 In "Louis XI."
The London critics have not been pleased
With OlKft Nethersole's acting In "The
Notorious Mrs. Ehbsmith."
W. S. Hart Is enjoying a sojourn in the
mountains. He will soon begin rehearsals
for next season with Mod jeska.
J?nnle Kimball has made arrangements
to have Audran compose a comedy opera
for Corlnne for the season of 1S96-97.
John Ernest McCann and Ralph Ed
munds have written a four-act drama,
which they call. "Who Killed Senator
Dawes?"
Bolossy Kiralfy talks of bringing his big
spectacle, "The Orient" to America next
season. It is now running at the Olympia,
In London.
Otis Skinner says that henceforth he will
not devote much attention to Shakes
peare. He has a new romantic drama for
next st-ason.
Otts Skinner will be seen next season In
a new romantic play, the scene of which
Is laid in France duping the reign of
Charles XVII. The play is called "Vil
lon, the Vagabond." and deals with Inci
dents of the poet. Francois Villon.
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