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THE SCRANTON;TItIBtmE-r SATUBDAT MOEHTNQ, DECEHBER 7, 1805.
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CARDONDALE.
- COLUMBIAS MEET.
"A Pall Attendants at tho Regular
Monthly Meeting.
There woe a (rood attendance at the
regular meeting of the Columbia Hose
company and the business transacted
was quite in accordruic with the at
tendance. ......
The report of the first month's work
done by the company's team, was most
satisfactory. The carting business
seems to be good, and the money which
has been brought In In this manner
is quite large. This month's work was
merely an experiment, but it will prob
ably 6e continued, as the horses are
much Improved by the exercise they
get. - ...
The company gave tke Burros, the
proprietor of the night lunch wagon, a
vote of thank for the favors done by
him. After returning from a hard
night's work at the 'Delaware and Hud
son coal pockets, they were Invited into
the wagon and given a good lunch by
11 r. Burros, which was much needed.
A matter of great Importance at (!
meeting was the dropping of eight
members from the list who were in
arrears for dues. This was the en
forcing of the by-laws, which were
adopted upon the election of president
Peel.
DIED FROM HER INJURIES.
Mr j. Hannah Palmer Parses Away at
' - Emcrgcnuy Hospital.
. Mrs, Hannah Palmer, who was se
riously hurt by fallinpr down a flight
of stairs on Salem avenue, died yes
terday morning- at Emergency hospital,
where she bad been taken for treat
ment.' Mrs. Palmer wan born In County
Ulster,- Ireland, about seventy years
rto, "and when quite young emigrated
to this country with her parents. Pre
vious to this she lived for a short time
In Scotland. Oh their arrival in this
country they came direct to this city,
which has slneo been their home. Her
husband died in 1S80.
. The death of Mrs. Palmer will cause
much sorrow among her friends, of
whom she possessed many. She was a
member .of tho Presbyterian church,
where she did much active work. She
ta survived by two daughters.
' The funeral will take place tomorrow
afternoon at 3 o'clock, -from the home
cf Mr. and Mrs. Maxwell. Rev. Charles
Lee will conduct the services. Inter
ment In Maplewood cemetery.
LAID AT REST.
The 'Remains of Patrick Atkinson In
terred in St. Rose Cemetery.
At St.: Rose church was held the
funeral services over Patrick Atkinson,
Who died at his home on Cottage street
Tuesday evening'.
Rev. W. A. Nealon conducted the ser
vices, which were most Impressive. His
words were short, but full of the great
est sympathy and comfort to the mourn
ers. After the services interment was
made in St. Rose cemetery.
The pall-bearers were the following
gentlemen: Michael LoftUH. Stephen
Nealon, ,1'utrlck Doylait, Thomas House,
John Clarke.' Martin McKenna, John
Moran and Michael Cannon.
Among those from-out of town who
attended the funeral were: Mrs. Mary
Cannon. Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Cannon,
and Michael and Thomas Cannon, Hyde
Park; Miss Fannie Atkinson, Martin
Ruddy, Thomas Mahon. John McUee,
and daughter Fannie, Scran ton; Mr.
and Mrs. John McAndrew. oiyphant,
and Michael Jordon, Providence.
. DEAD INFANT FOUND.
Boys Make the Dlteovorjr-An Investiga
tion to B Made.
The body of a dead infant was found
In the neighborhood of No. 1 engine
Thursday afternoon by two boys. They
failed td notify the proper' authorities
of the find, however,' until yesterday
afternoon.
The affair has caused quite a sensa
tion and an investigation will be made.
After telling' their story to Alderman
Jones, Chier McAndrew and K. J. Neary
at once went ith them to the place
wnere they found the body as described
by thfr boys. The child was perfectly
formed, and was evidently In a healthy
condition when born. Its death was
probably 'caused by -being frozen,
though how long it had laid there is
hot known. ,
ELECTION OF OFFICERS.
Held in the lettire Room of the Mciho-
dist Choreh.
A meeting of the Sunday school board
of the ; Methodist church was held In
the lecture room. The meeting was
mainly to discuss the- matters concern
ing the Christmas day celebration In
the Sunday school. This year books or
other presents Will be given to the in
fant .and primary departments. The
election of the officers for -the coming
year resulted as follows: superin
tendent. J. M. Alexander; 'assistant su
perintendent, Irving Davis; secretary,
William Ople. 'Jr.; treasurer, Philip
Felts: j . financial secretary, Frank
Couc'.i; librarians, Either Brokenshlre,
Bert Dix; superintendent Infant de
partment. D. C! Ben scoter; superinten
dent primary department, Anna Berry.
TFORTY HOURS' DEVOTION.'
The Sisters at the Convent Bold Special
, Services.
In the sisterhood of the Immaculate
Heart of the different parishes of the
Catholic church, the forty hours devo
tion observed by them was commenced
yesterday. Masses was celebrated - In
the chfcpel of at. Roue convent at 6:30
o'clock which was the openjng of the
season of special prayer.
The devotion continues until tomor
row, morning. 'When a mass of reposi
tion will be celebrated at the chapel at
0 o'clock. Dec. marks the feast of
the' Immaculate Conception, at which
time the forty hours devotion Is brought
to close. .There It quite a large com
munity at Bt. Rose now, and during the
HOLIDAY SPECIALTIES
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ftnsj Rakls j Cblrt,
- oleag With ear regular lias of ,
'.' Cfrpt Sweepers
A.du...b0t.ot Itesks
,iM , tae-aseet lias of .. .
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PRICES ALWAYS THK LOWE8T.
J. GCOTT I NGLIS
present season a number of visitors will
be present. J -.
jNDERTAKEKS REGISTER.
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To-day is) the Last .lay to Take Oat
Licenses. ' .
. Under the new law undertakers are
now compelled to register and take out
licenses and today is the last day on
which they can do so. The license
which now costs $10, will "be $25 after
today and the applicant will be forced
to take an examination. .
The new law will prevent any person
who Is not properly qualified from en
tering the business and will make the
work In the future to be d jne more care
fully. In cases of contagious disease
the advantage of the law can be readily
seen, as the work must then be done in
the most thorough manner. It should
prove a good thing to the undertakers.
.The Pnn list Fathers Here.
The Paulist fathers, who will conduct
the mission services at St. Rose church
during the next two weeks, arrived in
this city last evening at seven o'clock.
The opening services for women will be
held at St. Rose church Sunday even
ing, and tho sermons and the services on
each of the evenings of the following
week will be more particularly devoted
to them. The week beginning Decem
ber IS will be devoted to the male mem
bers of the parish.
New II vd runt for Pnvk Street.
The street committee has decided to
have a hydrant placed on Park street,
between Salem and Seventh avenues.
The work will be done immediately.
There is much valuable property In that
vicinity which Is unprotected, and If a
Are broke out the hose companies would
be unable to cope with the llamcs, as
the nearest hydrant lu at the corner of
Washington street and Seventh avenue.
l'uncrul Announcement.
The funeral of the late Charles Ball,
who was killed In the Delaware and
IIudHon yard Thursday morning, will
be held at ' Trinity Episcopal church
Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock. The
Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen will
have charge of the funeral. They have
invited the other brotherhoods to at
tend. Interment will be made in Maple
wood cemetery.
Dentil of Gcorse Drink.
The home of Mr. and Mrs. John Brink,
of Darte avenue, was saddened yester
day by the death of their son. George
Brink, yesterday afternoon, after an Ill
ness vt throe weeks of typhoid fever.
Deceased was about twelve years old.
The parents huve the sympathy of a
hurt of friends In their bereavement.
A second child Is also 111 of he same
disease.
Snrt. IXincnn Suc.l.
Knnerlntendcnt Duncan. oZ tne Rapid
Transit company, was arrested Wed
nesday on a charge of assault ana uai
tery preferred by P. J. McGlynn, of
Mayfleld, before 'Alderman J. F. Atkin ¬
son. Mr. Mcfilvnn claims that Mr. uun-
can ejected hlrn from a street car on
Tuesday night. The case w ill be up for
hearing tonight.
Jr. It. I . A. M. Social.
The Junior Order I'nlted American
Mechanics are preparing for an elab
oi ate social to be given on the four
teenth of this month. A musical and
literary programme may also be given.
There will be addresses by the new dis
trict deputies.
PERSONAL AND OTHER ITEMS.
John Harvey, passenger conductor for
the Delaware and Hudson, is confined
to his home on Canaan street by sick
ness. During his absence Wally Cope
land is doing duty on his train.
Clerk Millard, of Hotel Anthracite, Is
confined to his room by quinsy.
Miss Mame McNeil has returned after
a three weuks'. visit . with friends In
$ertton.
Mrs. P. F. Carroll and daughter. May,
are visiting Mrs. W. J. Donlln, of Lu
zerne. Rev. Father Judge, of Hawley, was
a guest at the Catholic parochial resi
dence yesterday.
The Kross Kounty Klub dancing class
met in Burke's hall last evening. A
very pleasant time was enjoyed by all.
The regular monthly meeting of the
Young Ladles' Cooking club was held
at the home of Miss Josephine Burr, on
Church street, last evening. Those
present were: Mrs. Harry Harrison,
Mrs. Archbald Burdlck, Mrs. Thomas
McMllllan, Misses Gertrude Raynor,
Jessie Moore, Lou Williams, Francis
Abbott, Llzile Scurry, Lillian Baker,
Bertha Hathaway, Frances Daley and
Josephine Burr.
Joseph O'Connor, of Wyoming street,
spent yesterday In Scranton.
Joseph Gallagher, of Brooklyn street,
Is quite ill at his home.
Edward Bryant, of Scranton, called
on the trade.
Miss Rose Pldgeon. of this city is
confined to her home by sickness.,
John Devine, of the West Side, who
has been through the' West for some
time past, has returned home: w
Mrs. E. A. Wheeler, of Church street,
whe underwent an operation for tumor
in a private hospital In Scranton last
month, returned hoineeWednesday. SheJ
Is gaining strengtn very rapidly.
K'.ixs Nora Neary is visiting friends In
Forest City.
John McAndrews, of Oiyphant, is vis
iting relatives In this city.
.M'.'sr.rs. Frank Dennis, Walter Scurry
and Frank Burr were among those who
witnessed the game between the Scran
tJh Bicycle club and University of
Pennsylvania yesterday In Scranton.
MONTROSE,
William Lusk, esq., has been In Mont
rose this week; .
Miss Tiffany,, who formally resided
here. In the family of Mr. Gere, Is the
guest of friends.
The funeral of Mrs. Richardson was
largely attended yesterday afternoon.
Brief services were held. . Interment at
Harford today.
Mrs. McCollum. Mrs. Searle and Mrs.
Lathrop were all visitors in Blnghara
ton on Thursday. ,
The ' quilting bee at Mrs. Charles
Read's on Wednesday was a great suc
cess. On account of an Imperative call to
New York, Bishop Rullson will not visit
Montrose Dec. 11, as Intended, to. ad
minister confirmation , in St. Paul's
Episcopal church.
J. L. Carpenter, of Scranton, a lum
ber dealer there, was In Montrose this
week. r
Wilbur Foster has gone to Wilkes
Barre. ' . ..,
Mr. and Mrs. A. N. Bullard were
guests of thelr sop. Dr. Bullard, In
Wllkes-Barre, last week.
If the Baby Is Catting Teeth.
Mrs. Wlnslbw's. Soothing Syrup has
been used for over Fifty Years by Mil
lions of Mothers for their ; Children
while Teething, -with Perfect Success.
It Soothes the Child, Softens the Gums,
Allays all Pain; Cures Wind Colio and
is the best remedy for Diarrhoea. Sold
by Druggists In every part of the world.
Be. sure and ask for "Mrs. Wlpslow's
Soothing Syrup," and take no other
kind. Tw-nty-Ave-cents a bottle. '
PITTSTON.
. fThe Plttston offloe of the Scranton
Tribune Is located at No. t William street,
where all advertisement, orders for Job
Work and Uemi for publication will re
ceive prompt attention. Office open from
I a. m. to 10 p. m.
A regular meeting of the school, board
was held last evening. The teachers
were paid their monthly stipend, and It
was decided to close the schools from
Dec. 21 to the first Monday after New
Years.
Benjamin Harding has forwarded his
resignation es a member of the board
of trade to Mayor Maloney. There
are but three remaining- members:
Thomas Craig, M. J. Langan and Dr.
James O'Malley. -
The report that Captain Flannery,
Past Masters J. H. Mlllln and M. F.
Corcoran had gone to Williamsport to
attend the state convention of the An
cien Order of Hibernians is not true.
The convention will not be held until
January.
M. Mlllln, formerly assistant post
master, who- has been visiting friends
in Jersey City; the past few months,
returned home yesterday.
An additional railroad track Is be
ing laid at the Erie and Wyoming Val
U y railroad depot. .
The grading of Crow street Is now
completed, and the work of laying the
brick will be commenced shortly.
City Clerk O'Boyie Is in New York
city.
The new lager beer brewery at Nan
tlcoke. In which a number of Plttston
lans are interested, will be formally
opened next Wednesday, and a number
of prople will attend.
A barn belonging to Mrs. P. Keating
and rented by John Desyo was greatly
damaged by fire last evening.
Plttston DtiKlness Directory.
FOR FIRST-CLASS PLUMBING CALL
on Wright & Co., 97 South Main street.
A new ranee tor sale or exchange; also
eecond-hand household goods, bought or
sold.
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AVOC.
James Brown and Miss Sarah Jane
Burns, both popular young people of the
North End, were united in marriage on
Wednesday evening by Rev. A. J.
Weuley. They will begin housekeeping
In the North End.
The Hillside pond is entirely frozen
over, and a Brent many lovers of the
favorite winter s:iort are taking ad
vantage of the opportunity.
Miss Nettle Druffner spent yesterday
with friends In Plttston.
Miss Iona Robinson, of Plttston, Is
spending a few days with friends In
town.
The talent In-gathering of the Ladles'
Aid society of the Methodist Episcopal
church took place on Thursday evening
In the presence of a large audience. An
excellent programme was rendered,
consisting of vocal und Instrumental
selections besides the many narrations
and explanations as to the manner in
which each member utilized the Item
given her a few months ago, when
they resolved, If possible, to raise about
$:100 In order to liquidate the debt on
the church property., Mrs. Wagner,
wife of the pastor, undertook to make
a quilt on which each contributor would
be rewarded by having his name out
lined on It. By her perserverance and
Industry she has procured 4K4 contri
butory and the amount of money col
lected on same amounted to $13.1. Mrs.
Hoskens came next on the list. Her
contribution amounted to $10. In a
very humorous and witty manner, she
explained the many difficulties she had
to contend with to earn the same, which
caused a great 'deal of laughter
throughout the audience. The other
contributions ranged from $1 upwards,
which In all amounted to $277.87. Mr.
Wagner, In a few words, gratefully ac
knowledged the gift, and by words of
encouragement bade them hope that the
time would not be distant when the
debt would be cleared.
The Misses Pierce and Henry Kus
chel, of Plttston, spent Thursday with
Mrs. N'. Hosckins, of Lincoln Hill.
Misses Kate and Ella Dempsey spent
Thursday with friends In Scranton. -
John Anderson has returned home
from New York city, where he has been
maklrg his holiday .purchases.
Miss Kate O'Hara, of Plttston, Is
visiting friends in town.
MIhj Minnie Seward, supported by
Frederic Seward, will appear at O'Mal
ley's Opera house all of next week
In the following attrative repertoire
productions: Monday, "The Convict's
Daughter;" Tuesday, "M. Lus;"
Wednesday, "That Boy of Dan's;"
Thursday, "Flossie;" Friday, "Ten
Nights In a Bar Room;" Saturday mat
inee, "Kathleen Mavourneen;" Satur
day night, "A Life for a Life." The
latest songs, dunces and specialties will
be Introduced at each performance. The
prices are within the reach of all, 10,
20 and 30 cents.
FOREST CITY.
A Republican club will be organized
in this place soon. There are also
signs of life among our Democratic
brethren which betoken their Intent to
r.gain enter the ring, despite their re
cent severe defeat.
Thomas Kilrow, of Great Bend, called
on his Forest City friends Thursday.
He was on his way back from Wash
ington, D. C. Mr. Kilrow Is an astute
politician, and a very pleasant man to
meet. .--
Reese P. Price, an old resident of this
place, died Friday morning at 6.30, from
the results of a fall sustained last
Wednesday evening. He was 66 years
of age. While Mr. Price was on his
way to his boarding place on South
Main street, he fell from the unguarded
sidewalk between the News office and
Worn Out Women
Should read this letter. It shows the
wonderful buildlng-op powers of Hood's
Sarsiparlllk, the
great blood purifier.
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I all ailing humanity,
I 7 Vll 'Hear thlf. ye peo
ple, what, wonder
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ilntiss 49 vmstaMit smss
TIBa uw v sva au shiii "uaf
fci femllv .' I cannot
J express What I sat-
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feted. Only one of my soz knows what a
wfmsa can suffer In my condition. I was
pros trite with nervousness and weakness.
The least noiie would drive me frantic.
I decided to take Hood's Sanaparilla. 1
am overjoyed to say that an bow wall,
hearty) rosy and plump. '. . ' ;
Hood's.Careapsrllla
Is the best medicine for those sahWlat as
t hsTesntrered." Mat C. C. KlSXPATBICK,
Pine Prove, Penn. ' . -, - fl)slxforB.
ifer p.j S3), r2rc!'
Highest of all in tmening Powfer. Latest U. S. Gov't Report ;'
Oeorge Brain's, In front of the Bridges
property, Into the garden below, a dis
tance of .four or five feet. He struck on
the back of his head and shoulders, and
as the soil wsb frozen hard, he sus
tained a severe gosh on his head, and
was rendered unconscious. E. J. Mon
roe saw him fall, and went to his as
sistance. He was taken to his boarding
house and regained consciousness soon.
He seemed to be little the worse for
his 'fall on Thursday and wanted to
go up town, bu.t was persuaded to stay
in the house. Thursday night, how
ever, he was taken with violent Internal
pains and Dr. Grander was called. He
found that a blood vessel had -.been
ruptured.' The unfortunate man rapid
ly grew worse until death relieved him.
Mr. Reese leaves a wife and a son and
daughter, who live near Hazleton. The
funeral will be held on Sunday, and
Interment will be In Hillside cemetery.
The Women'! Christian Temperance
union held a parlor meeting at the
Methodist ' .Episcopal parsonage last
night, when the members had the priv
ilege of listening to an address by Mrs.
Carrie W. Cook, of Susquehanna, who
Is county president of the Women's
Christian Temperance union.
ELMHURST.
Oliver Tooley was burled Thursday
afternoon in Falrvlew cemetery. . The
deceased has long been a resident ot
this place. He was an Industrious and
progressive citizen. A wife and seven
children remain to mourn his losa
Washington camp. No. 2S0, Patriotic
Order Sons of America, instituted a
new camp at Mt. Cobb last night.
W. H. Evans will occupy Martin De
vaney's house on the East side after
Monday next.
The members of the camp take this
means of- extending their thanks to all
who gave so liberally towards their
chicken supper held last Thursday
evening, also to the ladles that assisted
at the tables. , ,
Word was received here yesterday
morning from 8chultzvllle that Calvin
Brink had passed away. The news of
his death was sad intelligence to all in
this community as he was known here
for his good qualities only. Funeral
will be held here Monday next. Inter
ment at Falrvlew.
C. W. Rhodes Is able to be out again
after a severe Illness.
Harry Wehrum, of Scranton, Is
spending a few days with his parents
here.
Robert F. Snyder Is attending the
Scranton Business college.
OUYPHANT.
A musical entertainment will be given
in the Congregational church on Mon
day evening. The following programme
will be rendered: Piano selection. Miss
Norma Williams; song, "Melody Di
vine. " D. Stevens: male selection, "An?
nle L.aurle," tne camuians; uuet, "two
Bards," Evans and Abraham: - song,
"Waiting." Mrs. D. Lewis; -song, "The
Storm," Mrs. Goodwin; male selection,
"Chimes," the Cambrians; "The Vil
lage Blacksmith," H. Holby; song,
"Lady Mine," W. j, Davis; male -selection,
' In Silent Mead," the Cambralns;
song, "Tell Her 1 Love ner So," T,
Abrahams; song, "The Song That
Touched My Heart," Mr.GoodwIn; song,
"The Holy Vision," William Evans;
song. "Llwybr yr Wyddfa," Mrs. D.
Griffiths; song, "Blodwen ty Anwylyd,
John Phillips; male selection, "soldiers'
Chorus." the Cambrians.
Thursday evening a very enjoyable
time was had at the rooms of the Loyal
Knights of America, on Lackawanna
Atlantic Refining Co
Uanafactarers sad Dealer ta
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Unseed Oil. Kaothos and Oi
lines of all grades. Axle Oreoes,
Pinion Orease and Colliery Conv
pound; also a large Jlne of - Pol
afllne Wax Candles,
We also handle the Famous CROWN
ACME OIL, the only family safety
burning oil in the market.
Wm. Mason, ttasjgn
Office: Coal Exchagne, Wyoming Are.
orka at Pine Brook.
n
CkMwter ElUh tNeaeee Brass.
rtNNYROYAL PILLS
faggUt tor CkiekIrt Mnttiik Dim
ondBron in Keel u4 Vafd tuIlltXW
iifi. sakl with bins rihb)). Tatksi W
(then XWm etemf trout tufcstlftt
'Utmtan4imUtimt. At Dni(fiHi,rtM44A
In ffUnif for fMrttcalart, t'iKMUts m4
?RUr fWr I.!. f lrr, M rrtttri
Mall. 1VMM T.-lmoa)UU. flam$ Paptr
111 kr U tml Druciiiu. r . VhiUAaEK
Greatest Salo of tho
The overproduction of our Mill, and the accumulation of Odds and
Euds, during the busy days, compelled us, to mark down Price In
Underwear at lower pointa than ever. We are known throughout the
county that we are only the one home that keel s exclusively a full line
of Underwear, and we cut the prices for the month of November in half,
for instance,
A Shirt that xrt Sold for $1, we only ask you 50 Cents.
Men's Underwear Natural Gray Camel's Hair or Scarlet, ''
Your Choice 35 Cents, Former Price 75a.
150 dos. Natural Grey, In all ob1,
. Any Site for 49 cents, Former Price $1.00.
400 dot. of Heavy Jersey Overshlrts,
. Never sold any less than 60 cents; sale price 39c
400 dos. of Child Grey and White, good value, no shop worn goods, but strictly
fresh stock, dally productions of the mill, - -
.v At 13 cents; former price 25 cents'.
GREAT ' REDUCTION IN DCESTICS, EUKKETS AKD SHAWLS.
" Weofferyou an all wool shawl, elegant colors at $3.99. You can't
c . i :,-. :. :: -':-". - i duplicate the aame shawl for 18.00. . v
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at V
street. The occasion was In the form
of a book social, and a large number of
new books were added to the library.
During the evening a musical pro
gramme was rendered and a number of
speeches made. Towards midnight re
freshments were served to the large
number of guests present
Relief in six Hours.
Distressing Kidney and Bladder dis
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Great South American . Kidney . Cure."
This new remedy Is a great surprise on
account of Its exceeding promptness In
relieving pain In the bladder, kidneys,
back and every part ot the urinary pas
sages In male or female. It relieves re
tention of water and pain In passing It
almost Immediately. If you want quick
relief and cure this Is your remedy.
Sold by C. M. Harris, druggist, 125
Penn avenue, Scranton, Pa.
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fell of ydur life. There's no neces
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Dr. O'Malley, of Wilkes fiarre,
the celebrated Rupture racialist,
at otice. lie gives a written guar-
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iu front four to eight weekly treat
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mail if you ask them, or by call-
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Coal sf the best quality for dontestle
tse, and of all alsea, delivered la aas
l-art of the !lty at lowest price.
Order left at my Office
NO. 118 Wv , MING AVENUE,
Rear room, tu.t floor, Third National
Bank, or sent by mall or telephone to the
DIM, win receive prompt attention.
Special contracts will be made for tas
tale aad delivery of Buckwheat CoaL
WM. T. SMITH.
Season in Underwear
uiuu
(AUTION
TO our
Washburn-Crosby Co. wish to assure their many pet
rons thut they will this year hold to their usual custom
of milling STRICTLY OLD WHEAT until "he nevcrop
Is fully cured. New wheat is now upon the market, aad
owing to the excessively dry weather many millers ar
of the opinion that it h already cured, and in proper'
condition for milling. Washburn-Crosby Co. will take)
.no risks, and will allow the new wheat fully three)
months to mature before grinding.
This careful attention to every detail ot milllna haa
placed Washburn-Crosby Co.'s flour tar above otha
brands.
LtJ
0EGARGEL
Wholesale Agents.
KERR. SIEBECKER & CO
DISSOLUTION
OF
r pets, Mattings,
Rugs, Linoleums,
Draperies,
Upholstery
Will positively close on
TUESDAY, DEC.
Your last opportunity to buy goods
at your own price.
KERR, SIEBECKER & GO
406 and 408 Lackawanna Ave.
BRANCH AT CARBONDALL . .
THE DICKSON MANUFACTURINGCO
SCRANTON AND WILKES-BARRE, PA.. Manufacturers of
Locomotives, Stationary Engines, Boilers,
HOISTING AND PUMPING MACHINERY.
Qeneral Office: SCRANTON, PA.
ond low Price Is
Ashamed
You were last night!
The company noticed
that shabby parlor
suite. How your wife
colored! There never was a
better time to replace it than
now. We must sell those
we've got displayed, as the
Collins-Hale Mfg. Co.'s sam
ples will be ready soon.
We offer for the balance
of the week a half-dozen $28
Parlor Suites -
$19.00
For
Upholstered in Brocatelle
Silk Plush or Crushed Plush,
mahogany' polished frames.
m AND .27 'AND 218
I 11(01 Ml
How
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patrons:
CONNELL
PARTNERSHIP SALE.
10
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the Ruling Power o! This (inn
i
Mid-Season
Discount Sale
t . ntt.:2
. as uu iu uui wjuimug
Department. Every
Suit and Overcoat re
tu
duced 10 ner cent. Take
the marked price on each
garment, deduct 10 per cent,
and you have our Mid-Sea
son Sale Price.
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A large and elegant assort
ment of' latest styles shown.
Clothing Department open
every evening.
WY0UIK6 AYEKOSj
otfctUs.
DON
DELAY
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