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THE SCIIANTOIT TBDIUNE-BATUIIDAT MOBNINO, DECEMBER 28, 1893.
CARBONDALE.
DEATH'S OttlAI HARVEST.
i ' .
.Three Prominent Pcraons Pass Away
.' . . . Darin the Par.
1 The presence of death shadowed many
homes yesterday, three prominent ler-
sons passing away. Among these were
Jtrs. John Campbell, who died very sud
denly yesterday morning at 9.30 at her
home on Terrace tret-tat
ra. Campbell was HI years of aire
und was horn In New Port. Luzerne
county. In 1S.1T she was married to
John Campbell at Beaver Meadow. A
few years later they moved to this city,
which ha been her home for the last
fifty-four years. Her husband died
. thirteen years ago. Mrs. Campbell,
during her long residence here, had
made many friends, who will greatly
recret her demise.
She Is survived by two sons and three
laughters. Hubert, James. Mrs. Angus
Cameron. Mrs. William bunstan and
Blre. George Davis. The funeral will
. take place Monday.
CLOSED BY TIIK SHERIFF.
The Store of John K. Shepherd to lie Sold
Next .Month.
At the instance of V. W, Eronson. the
tore of John K. Shepherd, at the cor
ner of Church street and Lincoln ave
nue, was closed and the stock will be
sold on Jan. 5.
The store wns first conducted under
the mime of Mhepherd &' Kenvorthy.
.but after the buslnepH had been closed
by the Fherlff the first time. Mr. Ken
vyirthy retired and Mr. Shepherd con
tlrued the business. He expects that
nil the creditors will be satisfied and
)iopc to have the store open again
soon.
Kcnth of linoicl Mnrkcv.
After a brief illness of peritonitis,
JtnnltT K. Jdnrkey. the eldest son of
Mrs. Margaret Marker, died at his
home No. l(il liur.il.iff street. Mr. Mar
key was In the bc.t of health until Sun
day evening, when be wns taken with
the trouble which cruscd his death.
' .Mr. Mavkey wns born In this cy In
January, 1S7I. He was a trusted em
ploye of the Delaware und Hudson Ca
nal company p. ml worked In their loco
motive slums, lleing of a cheerful dis
position and kindly nature, the deceased
was n gnat fovnrit? with nil and will be
greatly missed by his fellow workmen
and companions.
He Is survived by his mother, two sis
ters and two brothers. They are Mrs.
John Kllgallon, J'.h's Mary Mnrl.ey ami
nichard und Chnrlen Murkey. The fj
ner.il will be held Kumlny afternoon and
Interment will be made In St. IJnsrt
cemetery.
Mrs. hnmhcrlln l;nd.
At her home on North Church street
Mrs. IJeorge K. Chamberlln died Thurs
day afternoon at 4.10.
Mrs. Chamberlln was born in Merry
nil. Bradford county. Pa., on April 2
1S47. On Jan. IS. 1S70 she was united In
marriage to George F. Chamberlin.
About four years ngo the family moved
to this' city and during her short resi
dence here the decaseil has made many
friends to whom her death will be a
grout shock.
The deceased was a lady of churming
disposition and though till her suTer
Imrs bore up with Christian fortitude.
Her husband, a son, George Kdwnrd,
and a daughter. Nellie, survive. She
Is also mourned by her sister, Mrs. J. V.
Aekerly. of this city.
The remains w ill be tnken to Wyaliia
lng on the 12.40 Delaware and Hudson
train nnd Interment will be made in the
! cemetery at that place.
'I he A O. II. Meet.
The following officers were elected by
the Ancient Order of Hibernians to
serve for the ensuing yean: President.
John P. Collins; vice-president, P. V.
Hrennnn; recording secretary, P. F.
Loftus; financial secretnry.P. P. Moran;
treasurer. K. J. Dougherty; serge.int-ut-nrms.
T. Savage: guard. P. H. Dtig
gan. It was decided at the meeting to
hold a hrnquet Jan. 29. In Huikc'ii hall,
which will be one of the most elaborate
affair of the season.
Constable's Sitlo.
Yesterday morning nt 10 o'clock Con
stable Hurl man sold the store of An
thony Cooke, of Pike street, at public
sale. The seizure took place nt the In
stance of Lynch & Hronson. who have a
claim of ")0. The entire stock was se
cured by P. H. Murray, as administra
tor of the liattle estate, for SliiO.f.O. A
rent claim of $272.85 was presented to
the constable, as was one of $120, which
comprised the wages of Miss Kate
Cooke, a lady clerk.
Oulct M edJIng
A nulet wedding was celebrated nt
the Presbyterinn parsonage Thursday
evening, two well-known residents of
the city being united. "The ceremony
occurred at half-past live and the con
tracting ' parties were Charles Plath.
fireman of No. 4 on the Gravity, and
Miss Annie Temple, of Copeland ave
nue. The wedding was witnessed by
Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Wylle. The newly
married couple will take up their resi
dence on Jeffrey street.
' Another .Mine.
Among thp new openings that have
been made In this vicinity lately Is one
on the Albright tract to the east of the
city. The opening Is at a point midway
between the Canaan road and the tres
tle on the Highland colliery railroad
and the men have already gone Into the.
hillside about forty feet. The work Is
being pushed rapidly and when opened
will give employment to a large force
of men.
PERSONAL AM) OTHER ITEMS.
Henry Moses, of Bcranton, who has
.been visiting his uncle, 8. Singer, of
South Main street, for the past week,
returns home today.
John Bell, of Providence, Is visiting
friends In this city. .
Mrs. Michael Harte, of Brooklyn
street, left yesterday for Brooklyn, N.
Y.. where she will visit her" daughter,
Mrs. . P. Lamb.
Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Hnmmon. of Har
ford, are visiting their daughter, Mrs.
J. V. Lowry.
Misses Mamie and Maggie Coollean
and Edna Kleese, of Archhald. spent
Thursday with Iss Lnretta Coxe, of the
West Side.
Charles Kogere, of South Main street,
is III of diphtheria.
Marlon Mills entertained a few of her
friends yesterday afternoon at her home
Ion Lincoln avenue. Those present were
HOLIDAY SPECIALTIES
We have line of
Fancy Rocking -Tables,
Umbrella Stands
And Screens :
' along with our regular line of)
. ' V Rugs,
. .. Carpet Sweepers
AmItMt.lHtti.ot ttrJ KSSSSmS -
Itast, the flne.t line of ,
" - CARPETS inthefity.
PRICES ; ALWAYS THE LOWEST.
J . SCOTT IN G LI S
wnX; ilUCXIKMSIM.
the Misses Eleanor Jones, Nina Raynor,
Hattle Jackson, Grace Atkinson, Sarah
Burr, Minnie Herbert. Grace Powell,
Lucy Westlake, Cora Giles and' Ethel
Morgan.
Mr. and Mrs. C. P. Hallock and
daughter. Mae, spent Christmas with
friends in Pittston. f
Miss Esther Morgan, of Scranton, "who
has been visiting friends In this city
for the past few days, has returned
home. .
Mrs. George Van Keuren, of Passaic,
X. J., is visiting friends In this city.
Professor Maxey, of Forest City, was
a visitor in town Thursday.
Iev. J. V. Moylan. of Hazleton. and
J. A. Martin, of Fairvlew, are guests of
Mrs. O. H. Loftus.
William Peuckert, of Moscow, who
has been spending the holidays with
hla parents in this city, has returned
to his home.
Republican primary election tonight.
James I'owilerly, of Terrace street,
an employe of the Gravity railroad, met
with a painful accident Tuesday. His
left hand was caught between the
bumpers and quite badly bruised.
PRICEBURQ,
The Dickson Brewing company are
building an annex to their plant on
Main street.
Mis. J. F. O'Hara, of North Main
street. Is visiting friends In Plymouth.
The Polish fair re-opened Thursday
evening nnd was largely attended. A
sneclnl feature of last evening's enter
tainment was the singing of St. Thom
as' choir, under the leadership of our
well-known undertaker. Edward Burke.
Miss Lily Palmer, of the Mansfield
State Normal school. Is spending her
Christmas vacation at the home of her
parents, Mr. and Mrs. John T. Talmer,
of Cnrmp.lt street.
Constable Ulciiard Barron was a vis
itor In the Electric City last evening.
The young people of Prlceburg nnd
Dickson contemplate the organization
of a dancing c lass for enjoyment during
the wlnfr months.
Several of our young people attended
Andrew Mack's "Myh's Aroon" last
evening.
M. K. Fadden wa3 a caller In Scran
ton yesterday.
tienrgu CoKinc, our popular grocery
man. In siriouply 111 of typhoid pneu
monia. V. C. Griffin's store team became
frightened while standing In front of
Johnson's store Thursday . and started
on a mnd pttee down Main street and
ran up Storrs nvemte. across Albert
street, down Hnyder and back to Orif
lln's barn, where they stopped. The
wagon wnn demolished ami one of the
horses injured.
MiSii Nijv.nn .1. Williams, of Lincoln
sp'tcl, returned lrtnt. evening after a
we- k's vi.-il Uh friends in Poekvlllo.
T!i" fne! of the Into Mrs. Thomp
son linll, ;.i who dl"o on Christmas
;!av. wlii pike niece tomorrow nt 2 P. in.
Tl'.'e r-'tii!;lns will be taken to the Chris
tian ch;m li Im Providence and then to
tli-.-i!' last ri-Bting plac in Duiiinore
ivinob'ry.
U'cllle Prtttt. M.irlie Barrett. Frank
Wleh'.ml, Henry Kle: nod Thomas Dol
phin, all members of the newly orsran
l::ed debating society, attended "Mylea
Aroon" l:u:t evening. The subje-t for
their ne::t debate will be clio.--en from
this play.
Mr. and Mit. M. J. Lloyd returned
yesterday after spending- Christinas
with the parents or the latter in Taylor.
Mrs. Jerome Johnson, of Troy, N. Y.,
Is seriously 111 nt thehome of her daugh
ter, Mrs. John Taylor.on Carmalt street.
OLYPHANT.
The fair of St. Patrick's church con
gregation Is utuact'ng large crowds
nlehtly. For this evening's entertain
ment a dialogue entitled "On a Strike"
will be rendered. Following Is the enst
of character: Blanche, the chairman,
Genevieve Gllespte; Stella, her sister,
Sadie Hogan; May. Annie McLough
lin: Maggle.May Hrnpnn: Selena, Mary
Marlmne; Isnbel, Lizzie Moran: Baby
Frank. Eddie O'Hallc-ran; Nettle, Mary
Farldn:. Annie, Mary Best; Josle, Jen
nie GilleRple; Joy, Marie McDonnell:
Grief, Catherine Glldea; Lust Spiel
overture: duet, Misses A. Loftus and
S. Uogan.
Hev. Peter Robert hnn resumed" hli
charge of the Congregational church
here and will occupy the pulpit tomor
row morning nnd evening.
The Independent Order of Odd Fel
lows lodge of this place will celebrate
the thirtieth anniversary of their or
ganization In their rooms on Lacka
wanna street Monday evening.
Stephen Sourigl, of Tallapoosa, Ga
Is visiting friends on Willow street.
V. .1. Sweeey spent yesterday at
Arelibald.
Harry Buddell, of Newark, N. J., has
returned home after a week's visit nt
this place.
Miss I.ela Parsons, of Philadelphia,
is vlfltlng lu-r sinter, Mrs. George
Watts, on the West Side.
The remnlns of the late Mrs. Mary
Ciipgins, wife of Richard Cogglns. who
died on Wednesday evening at her
home on Dunmorc street, were Interred
In the Catholic cemetery yesterday
afternoon.
MONTROSE.
Will Hulfnrcl returned from a visit to
Scranton Thursdny evening.
The Christian End.'nvor convention
meets In Montrose next week. Great
preparations are being made for Its re
ception. Christmas wns like a day In May.
The many Sunday school trees were all
a great success. The processional at
St. Paul's was an Interesting feature of
the occarlon, nnd the singing through
out was exceedingly fine.
Dr. Mackey, who was a resident of
Montrose for several yenrs, paid the
town a visit last week, ,
Daniel Stark Is spending the holidays
with his parents here.
Mr. and Mrs. Harris, of Montclnlr, N.
J., and daughter Margery, are visiting
Mrs. Harris' father, on Lnke avenue.
Prof. James, principal of the Montrose
school, entertained the senior class at
his pleasant home, assisted by Mrs.
Jones nnd Miss Winona. The evening
was delightfully spent In games and
charades and refreshments were served.
Edgar Turrell, of jsew York city,
passed Christmas with his mother.
Mr: Stuart, of Clarksvllle, Tennessee,
nephew of'Mrs. Hunting Jessup, Is vis
iting his, aunt.
Mr. and Mrs. Dudson Lalhrop.accom
panled . by.;Mr. Dora Lathrop, -spent
Christmas with Mr. and Mrs. Walter
Lathrop, at Miners' Mills.
A valuable dog belonging to Mr. H. L.
Beach' showed hymptoms of hydropho
bia and was shot.
O LfCMFQ Ft 3 E.
f -v.'. ;
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Jleed. of Dun
more, spent Christmas with his parents,
Mr. and Mm. D. C. Reed.
Mr. and Mra. -John K. Wilson spent
Thursday with their ion, T. M. Wilson,
M. D.; of PMtVle. v
Alfred Avery, f (Cing's Ferry, N. Y.,
is visiting Jl tJiK'e. M. V. Stark.
Rev. H. I. KfoehlMY of Princeton, "was
visiting friends here this week.
Mr. and Mrs. Daniels, of Yatesvllle,
are' visiting at the home of Frederick
Naylor.
The Brick church Sunday school held
its Christmas entertainment on Tues
day evening and a Very enjoyable time
was had. Great credit Is due the super
intendent, C. H. Marcy; he has been a
tireless worker for the school. The chil
dren were treated to candy,- nuts and
oranges. , ' '' " ' (-
Piles! Pllea! Itehing Plleit ,
- Bymptome Moisture; Intense Itching
and rtlr.frlnj:' most at night; worse by
scratching. Ifv allowed to continue tu
mors form, which often bleed and ulcer
ate, becoming very ore. Swayne's
Ointment stop's the Itching and bleed-t
Ing, heals ulceration, and In most cases
remove! tne tumors. .At druggists, or
by mall, for 60 cents. Dr. Swayne ft
Bon, Philadelphia, . . :
PITTSTON.
(The Pittston office of the Scranton
Tribune is located at No. 5 .William street,
where ali advertisements, orders for Job
work and Items for publication will re
ceive prompt attention. OHice open front
I a. m. to 10 p. m. .
Mr. Coe Finch, of Dunmore. outside
foreman at No. 8 colliery, of the Penn
sylvania Coal company, on Christmas
eve was the recipient of a beautiful gold
headed cane, appropriately engraved."
The unexpected gift from the miners
and laborers of No. 8 colliery, was ten
dered him as an unanimous recognition
of hia etllciency as foreman. The occa
sion of the presentation was one of rare
enjoyment and general good fellowship
to be long remembered by those who
were present. The exercises were held
at the Caledonian club rooms on South
Main street. Mr. Alexander Thomp
son, the big-hearted and popular inside
foreman, of No. 8 colliery, in brief and
well chosen' remarks made the presen
tation in behalf of the men. Mr. Finch
made a very happy speech In accepting
the gift. He said It was a big surprise
to him as he came to them a perfect
stranger only ten months ago. He high
ly appreciated the gift not only for its
intrinsic value but would also cherish
It as a symbol that would ever remind
lilm of the harmony and good fellowship
existing: between himself nnd the men
of No. 8. Refreshments consisting of
all the choicest delicacies of the holiday
season were served and a pleasing pro
gramme of vocal and instrumental mu
sic was rendered. The gathering broke
ui nt n seasonable hour when Mr. Finch
gave each and every one a heurty hand
shalte nnd wishing them a merry
Christmas and a happy Now Year Mr.
Finch took the late train for his home
In Dunmore.
The Luzerne Hook and Ladder com
pany and Avoca Hose company were in
attendance at the Hookies Swiss fall
that is going on In Armory hall, last
evening. A band accompanied .the Lu
jierne boys and rendered some very
pretty music.
The funeral of John Cawley, of Broad
street, who died Christmas eve, took
place yesterday afternoon and was very
largely attended. Interment was made
In Market street cemetery. V
On Thursday evening an aged man
named John Langnn slipped and fell on
the sidewalk spraining his ankle. He
was taken to the hospital and said that
Ills home wns In Dunmore.
Anthony Golden, of Brooklyn, N. Y.,
who is spending the holidays at his
home In Dunmore. spent last evening
in this city with his brother, Bernard
Golden.
Pete. McDonald. proprietor of the Key
stone restaurant. Is seriously 111.
Thomss K. t'hea appeared last even
ing In "Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde" and
delighted a very large nudience In his
mi'iiy chnngeH done upon the stuge.
The "ti and I club held a private social
In Kagle hall lust evening and n very
enjoys bio time was spent for a few
hours in dancing.
Miss ARtfle Lynntt returned last even
ing after spending Christinas nt her
heme in Scranton.
The Butler ml!ie company's store is
closed for a few days while their an
nual inventory Is being made.
The work on the Scranton and Pitts
ton Traction compnny's road Is now al
most completed. The poles nnd wire
are up as far es Fulton street. The
rails arrived yesterday to be put down
at the crossings of the Erie and Wyom
ing Valley railroad on William and
Broad streets and It Is thought the cars
will be running in about a wei-K. , ..
Pittston lltislncss Klrcctorv.
FOR FIRST-CLASS PL1-MR1NO CALL
on Wrlsht & Co., 07 South Main etreet.
A new range for nle or exchange: n:so
second-hand household soods, bought or
sold.
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WYOMING. .
Miss Annie Balnbridge, of Parsons,
and Miss Mamie Balnbridge. of this
place, have gone to Nuremburg to
spend a week with the latter's grand
parents, Mr. nnd Mrs. Scott.
The exercises of the West Side Meth
odist Episcopal Sunday school were
held Christmas night. The church was
so crowded that part of the audience
who came could not find standing room.
Beginning promptly at 7 o'clock the fol
lowing programme was carried out: An
address by the chairman of the com
mittee, Lldn Mcltlll: chorus, "Come
Holidays All:" recitation, "New Year's
Day and Four Seasons." Nellie Wll
ner, Bessie Balnbridge, Josle Giberson,
Maud Rozelle, Florence Slusser; solo,
"Valentine's Day," Mamie Balnbridge:
recitation, "Washington's Birthday,"
Rees Bennett: "Hatchet Boy," GeorgF
Solomon; chorus. "America;" recita
tion, "Children's Day," by Ella Rozelle:
chorus, "The Children's Sabbath;" reci
tation, "Independence Day," Thomas
Greenfield; chorus, "Hall. Hall Fourth
of July;" recitation, "Thanksgiving
Day," Miss Mamie Greenfield; "duet,
"The Turkey's In the Oven," Mamie
Greenfield and Rees Bennett; recitation,
"Christmas Day," Peter Slusser: reci
tation, "Christmas Is Best." Lldn Mc
Rlll; song, "We Are Little Tiny Tots,"
primary department; chorus. "Bring
the Crown, Crown Bearer," Ruth Ro
zelle; solo, "Santa Claus;" "O Come
Now All Ye Holidays," Peter Slusser;
chorus, "The Jolly Christmas King;"
recitation, Santa Claus; chorus, "When
On Judea's Hillsides." The names of
the pages were Bruce Rozelle nnd
George Balnbridge,
Theodore Evans and family are at
tending the funeral of his wife's
brother at Sutton's Creek.
Edwin Jones, Philip and Hays Harris.
Oliver, Howard and Arthur Lewis.
Misses Fannie Rozelle. Naomi Harris,
Mary nnd Rosa Sutter, of Mount Zlon.
attended the entertainment at the West
Side chapel Vednesdny night.
Joseph Nuss entertained his father-in-law,
of Columbia county, Wednes
day. ' '
AVOCA.
The spacious auditorium of the Lnng
eliffe Presbyterian church was crowded
to its utmost capacity on Christmas
night to witness the production of. the
pretty cantata entitled "The Galilean"
by the members of the Sabbath school!
The piece throughout proved Interesting
and consisted of discourses, quartets,
solos and choruses. Each, participant
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performed his part In a creditable man
ner. They were ably assisted by Miss
Mame Cramton as pianist. J. R. George
proved himself an able conductor and.
was tendered a vote of thanks for his
noble service, as were also John Hastle,
superintendent of school.and Rev. AVels
ley, pastor. At the conclusion of the
cantata, the distribution of Christmas
gifts took place in which many mem
bers were handsomely remembered.
Among the tokens presented were a
costly bible, a gold headed umbrella and
a gold writing pen, to the pastor, the
gift of the Bible class over which he
presided. Charles Arkman, presiding
elder, made the presentation speech and
In a few grateful remarks were received
by the recipient, Mr. Welsley. who
wished them prosperity and happiness
through life.
Miss Mary Tlngley, of Susquehanna,
is the guest of Rev. and Mrs. Wagner,
of Main street.
Mr. and Mrs. Selthos, of Pittston,
spent yesterday at the residence of Mr.
and Mrs. C. E. Druffnen on Main street.
The marriage of Miss Anna Baker
and William Alger of South Main street,
was solemnized at the home of the
bride on Christmas night at 8 o'clock.
Rev. J. J. Jones otlielatlng. George
Kennedy acted as groomsman and Miss
Mary Davis assisted the bride. Both
ladles were prettily attired and carried
bouquets. After the ceremony a recep
tion was tendered the young people in
which only the immediate relatives of
the contracting partit participated.
TAYLOR,
Mr. nnd Mrs. Edward Welsh, of Grove
street, spent Christmas with the latter's
parents In Plymouth.
Miss Nellie Davis, of'Maln street, who
was visiting at the home of Mr. and
Mrs. C. F. Robertson, of Scranton, re
turned home yesterduy.
Chrislnins clay was celebrated In this
place on Wednesday In a quiet way.
Services were held In the different
churches in the morning, and were
largely attended. The eisteddfod held
In the Calvary Baptist church under the
auspices of the True lvoiites of this
place attracted a large crowd. There
wt re three sessions, morning, afternoon
iva night. The Taylor competitors
criptuied all the prizes worth wi.im
The mixed party, male and feniaie p.v.'
ii s I tins, successft'i In rait'li'ing '.he
chief pi':xea. Many of otl'- people at-t-nk-Ci
the theaters In S" aiit-in. and
othetq visited towns In oilU-ent ac
tion of the Btote.
'1'iie Father Jmdnn fair opened -t
Fallon's hall Christmas afternoon uiij
der moat favorable circumstances and
was attended by an immense throng.
The spacious hall was filled with ar
ticles of rare beauty and the booths
were artistically and beautifully deco
rated. Last evening another large
crowd attended. The South Side Catho
lic church choir was present and ren
dered several choice selections. The
fair will be continued for ten days.
David Williams, of Wilkes-Barre,
spent Christmas with friends In this
place.
Miss Gertrude Rees. of the Blooms
burg State Normal school, Is visiting
her mother during, the holidays, on
Grove street.
Taylor Hose company. No. 1, of this
place, will hold a meeting at Hie hose
house tomorrow evening at X o'clock
sharp. If. V. Welsenlluh, i..e foreman,
desires a full attendance of the mem
bers. -
Mrs. Grifllth Trice, of Wllkes-Barre.
was a visitor In this place on Christ
mas. '
Miss Frances Werner, daughter ot
Frank Werner, of River street, was
hurled yesterday morning In the Polish
cemetery In Mlnooka. She died on
Tuesday, and wns aged about twenty
one years.
Mrs. Harry Hood and Miss Edith
Powell, former residents of this place,
but now of Plymouth, were visitors In
this place on Wednesday.
Joseph Youngblood Is on a few days'
hunting' expedition at Ransom.
If the Hoby Is Cutting Teeth
Mrs. Wlnslow'B Soothing Syrup has
been used for over Fifty Years by Mil
lions of Mother.! for their Children
while Teething, with Perfect Success.
It Soothes the Child, Softens the Gums,
Allays all Pain; Cures Wind Colic nnd
Is the best remedy for Diarrhoea. Sold
by Druggists In every part of the world.
Be sure and ask for "Mrs. Winnlow's
Soothlnn Syrxip." and take no other
kind. Twenty-five cents a bottle.
R E CKV I CL E.
The hose company's fair will he
opened again this evening. Oysters
and Ice cream will be served.
Mr. nnd Mrs. A. C. Green were the
guests of their daughter at Plalnsville
the first of the week.
Mr. nnd Mrs. Z. P. Tlnklepaugh and
children spent Christmas with their
parents nt Pittston.
Mr. nnd Mrs. John AVarne returned
yesterday from a visit at Nantlcoke.
A family party was held at the home
of Mr. and Mrs. W. N. Barnes, on
Hickory street, last Wednesday. The
following were present: Mr. nnd Mm.
Calvin Lane, of Bald Mount; Mr. and
Mrs. G. A. Sherman, Mr. and Mrs. W.
B. Mlttan, Mr. and Mrs. Isaiah Mittan,
Mr. and Mrs. Chrlstophei Mlttan, of
Waverly; Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Court
right and son John, and Mrs. C. V.
M Inzer and sons John and Eddie, of
Scranton.
ELMHURST.
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Battln enter
tained a large party' of relatives from
Scranton on Christmas day.
Mrs. Daniel Blesecker. who has been
Bick for some time, is recovering.
Miss Addle Snyder has been engaged
to teach the balance of the season at
Mt. Cobb school.
Appropriate exercises were held In
the Baptist church on Christmas eve.
ANOTHER CLEARING SALE
At
THE
EMPIRE DRY
We have cleaned up about all our othli
and ends and sell them as rapidly as they
come In, but we were lucky to catch on
another snap. We cleaned up one mill cf
underwear. There Is no doubt you are
aware how we buy goods; always 60 cents
on the dollar, and give the benefit to our
trade. This sale Is Important, and If you
want to buy undcryeur, here you are.
6 doxen of mixtures, woolen underwear.
nice, clean staple goods, at 25 cents each.
or 60 cents for the suit.-
Boys, from 24 to 34, any site, for 15
cents. . ,. .
Clonks, never in the history of this Has
could you purchase, a cloak for the nrine
as thin season'. Plain facts; the season
was unfavorable this year and the tnanu
THE GREAT CUT: PRICE STORE
HENRY GOODMAN Manager,
516 Lackawanna. Avenue.
ISaldinig
including a Christmas tree and a musi
cal enterttnment.
-Mr. and Mrs. Horace Finn were en
tertained at the home of Mr. and Mil.
Clarence Stevens on Chrltsmas day.
Mr. and Mrs. A. R Cooper, of Nich
olson, are visiting at the home of Mr.
and Mrs. B. D. Coojier.
Mrs. Willam Fitzsimmons has re
turned from Philadelphia, whtre she
has been confined in a hospital, not
improved any in health.
Mr. and Mrs. A. II, Clay ate Christ
mas dinner at the home of their par
ents, Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Snyder.
Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Edwards gave a
Christmas dinner to all their children
and grandchildren on Christmas day.
Dr. and Mrs. J. C. Bateson are enter
taining the latter's father, of Hones
dale, during the holidays.
There is some talk of extending the
boulevard through to Moscow.
Mr Eben Frace recently lost another
of his valuable horses.
The Irony or Pate.
Indianapolis Journal: "It ain't the pion
eers in a great cause that gits the fame,"
said the pessimistic gentleman with the
long whiskers.
"No?" said the man with the idle mind.
"Mar. Look how these theayters is
coinin' money on these here Trilby dances,
while pore Jerry Simpson has dropped
clean out of notice."
Relief In Six Hours.
Distressing Kidney and Bladder dis
eases relieved In six hours by the "New
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 of the urinary pas
sages in male or female. It relieves re
tention of water and pain in passing It
almost immediately. If you want quick
relief and cure this is your remedy
Sold by C. M. Harris, druggist, i"i
Penn avenue, Scranton, Pa.
THE DR. ALEXANDER
Famous Lung Healer and
Cough Cure.
WHAT THE PECPLE SAY OF IT
Mr. Henry Mcrritt, merchant and
ex-postmaster, Hains, Pa., writes:
"Ship me one-half "ross of the Dr.
Alexander Lung Healer at once. All
sold out, and my trade will take no
other."
For sale everywhere. Price 25c.
HfEpTHBATl5'
senH 5 cents fo p-irli package.
Faultloop Chemlsal Company. Balti
more, IV) d.
Mooslc Powder Go
Rooms 1 and 2 Coamowealtii Bld'f,
SCRANTON, PA.
MINING and BLASTING
POWDER
MADE AT MOOaiC AND RUBU
DALB WORKS.
Lafflln A Rand Powder Call
Orange Gun Powder
Elactrle Batteries, Poaea for explad
Ing btatsta, Safety Fuse and
ficp anno Chemical Co.'s HighEiploslva
GOODS CO
facturers were compelled to throw their
goods upon the market. Prices were no
object. We have a hold on these goods.
00 cloaks, we don't claim they are syllsh
but they are good for this cold weather,
and when you get one for $2, any size
from 32 to 42, in black blue only.
We have some stylish coats also, but
style always coats something, which we
will sell you In black blue or any other
color, short, coat,' for $4.99.
Have you-seen our black cloth cape?
Not equaled In price nor In quality, only
8. W, for ten days..
Wo have not time to write ads. iWe have
the biggest bargains you have ever seen In
shawls,. blanket and wool-knit goads and
iD.atart
' -.1
IftW .L H A . i
S CLOSING OUT
Holl
. Which has been carried over from the Christmas
trade. Every article is marked down to such prices
as will insure their removal before January i. :
Brass and Onyx Tables and Stands,
Screens, Easels, Jardinieres, Vases,
Blacking Cases, Carpet Sweepers, '
Smyrna and Japanese Rugs, all sizes.
Fur Rugs in Plain and Combination Colors.
Chenille Curtains and Covers,
Lace Curtains, etc., etc.
S G KERR, SON & CO.
Lackawanna
Ave.
THE THIRD NATIONAL BANK
OF SCRANTON GIVES SPECIAL
ATTENTION TO BUSINESS AND
PERSONAL ACCOUNTS AND
PAYS 3 PER CENT. INTEREST
ON TIME DEPOSITS.
DID WHIT
For Heavy Stmctursl Work,
ANY SIZE, AND OP TO FORTY FEET LONG
RICHARDS LUMBER CO
22 CcfflfficswcaSth B!fe, Scranton, Pa. Telecom 422.
THE DICKSON MANUFACTURING CO
SCRANTON AND WILKES-8ARRE, PA.. Manufacturers of
Locomotives, Stationary Engines, Boilers,
HOISTING AND PUMPING MACHINERY.
ftwtrvu enna rn . TOn. rmMml. CI .030.
tUSSI 1)1.60 8HOK IN TUI WOKJUft.
-A dollar tavtd U a dUr tanui."
TMaLalles' Mill Fratich DaaffalaUtdltasV
; osmwva m .njrwiMira i ins uji.,am
rscci;norua.n. Jflowwj uravr.
or 1'mu1 Mots for 9130.
Kqiul. mtf war tfcs boots
.old is, sll null stans (or
2.M. Ws Bisks this boat
ouraeiws, UMnfora wa guar-
ante thsju, iff I as .w,
and If f.nj ooa U sot siAoi
wa will roraiid UM mom?
or ssixl soother pair. Opoa
To. or ixuacaon mn ,
wtdtns v, 11. a, st an.
Vsltts 1 to S mat hsH
Iim. and your m;
V u mill JU m.
j-lfK, IlloMrstc4
usla.
lontia
teres Shoe GOSRS2:
Sfttlal ttrrn t iHaitn.
Suited to the weather,
suited to the almanac and
with the cutting edge off
the prices all of the
newest shapes and of the
careful make that is a
prerequisite in any cloth
ing we sell we make it
So Easy for what you
Want that you may
Have two words tell it:
Liberal Credit
Pay as You Can."
Big Discounts
Off Brass Lamps and Silk
Shades. -
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HOME FURNISHERS,
AMD 227 AND
THE ENTIRE STOCK OF
Goods
Opposite The Wyoming House.
EPII
TIMBER
QeneraJ Office: SCRANTON, PA.
I
CALL Uf 3682.
UO 1 1 titUHS
CO.
OILS,.
VINEGAR
AND
CIDER.
OFFIOE AND WAREHOUSE.
Ml TO IS1 MERIDIAN STREET
M. W. COLLINS, M'sr.
mi a.
Are there new furnish
ings to get with the New
Year or before it? In
the lull of the last days
of December is an easy
time to do the choosing
making way for the
Collins-Hale Manufacture
ing Company's samples
causes unusual price cut
ting Some prices haired
no reduction less than
one-third.
Prices begin as low as $18.90
for Five Pieces of Parlor Furni
ture.
i
218 WYOMING AYE. .
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