The Scranton tribune. (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, July 27, 1895, Page 6, Image 6
V. . THE SCRANTON TRIBTOES4.TUBDAY MOItNTNG, ' JULT 27,' 1895. 6 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. II II II 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. II II II 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. II II II 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. If II II 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. II I! II 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. , II II II 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. " II II II' "" ." 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 . I: Intsrott- . i 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- IIIVI I . D V It J 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. 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