THE ECBAjYTON TBIBUNE "WEDNESDAY MORNING, JANUARY 1.. 189 G.
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WEST SIDE EVENTS.
Surprise l'urty Tendered to City En
gineer Phillip at Ills llome
on Swetland Sircct.
City KnRlnper Joseph Phillips was
BUrprlHeU by a number of bin frlr-nds
last evening at his home on Swetlund
street. A splendid time was enjoyed by
the guests present. Speeches were
made by Kdmund A. Bartl. Beleet Coun
rllman William Thomas, of the Fourth
ward: Mull Carrier John H. Kelley.
Koland Thomus, Cumnion Councilman
Blmon Thomas, of the Fourth ward;
and others. In behalf of the City Kn
glneer's corps. Koland Thomas pre
sented Mr. Phillips with a costly cigar
ca8e. Mr. Phillips responded with a
few words of thanks.
Mr. llartl. at the conclusion of his
speech, save Mr. Phillips a beaut if til
floral lyre, supported on a pedestal of
choice (lowers. At the base waff a Moral
inscription of the ope of the liost of the
evenliiE-. After the Kpeeclimaklnpr.
dancing was enjoyed In tliu parlors of
the commodious home.
Distribution of Gifts.
Christmas tree exercises were held
last eveuJiiB. In the Washburn Street
Presbyterian church. An entertainment
preceded the distribution of Rifts to the
members of the Sunday school. The
programme included n son?. "(inthet
Them In." No. CJ, by the Wide school,
prayer, by the puslor; concert recita
tion, "Sound Over ull Waters." by a
party of little Ril ls; sour. "Merry.Merry
Christmas Hells," primary department;
recitation, "While Shepherds Watched,"
by Anna Phillips, Kdna Dickson, Kvnna
Powell, Kthel Jones, Catherine Piilne;
duet, selected, by Misses Anna Phillips,
and Margaret Phillips; recitation,
"Queer Scholars," by Marie Heener;
recitation, "The Prince of Peace is
Horn," by Wuync Skinner, Allen liauer,
Sidney Itunibolt, Theodore Huuer,
Archie Williams, Wilbur Stevens: song-,
"Oh, We Love the Merry, Merry Christ
Tnus," primary department; recitation,
"Grandfather's Glasses," Marguerite
Powell; solo, "T nm the little New
Year." Harold Miller; udV"ess, Rev. .1.
P. Moffatt; violin solo, Walter Kiple;
piano accompaniment, Charles Daw
son; recitation, "Jnmie," Miss Leila
Porter; sour, "America," No. 234, liible
school. The otilcers or the Sununy
school are: Joseph A. Mears, superin
tendent; H. J.Wllllams, assistant super
intendent; K. A. Cruttenden, assistant
superintendent.
Miss Atkinson Surprised.
A surprise party was tendered Miss
Alda Atkinson last evening at tho homo
of her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs.
Oeorge Atkinson on Meridian street.
The guests included some of the most
prominent young society people of the
West Side. Refreshments were served
at midnight. Those present were:
Kthel Porter, Florence Weiss, Pearl
Welles, Certrude Peete, May Parks,
I.lszls and Emma Casper, Bonnie Smith,
Ktta Dunkerly, Jessie K. Owen, Myrtle
Dorsey, Pearl and Lela Porter, May
Transue, Mary ones, Laura Vanvleit,
Susan Lewis, May Kennedy, Ida
Hughes, Kdna Cove, Edith Jenkins and
Arthur Vanvleit, Chester Weiss, Mr.
Frank, Will Dare, Frederick Stronjr,
Harry Kngle Harry Adams, Harry
Sellers, Kobert Hepburn. Fred Carpen
ter, Arthur Kadenbush, Sam Feinburg;,
lid I3i
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BE Ora THE LOOKOUT
Thursday morning, January
2 we open our advertised
Clearing Sale, the result of
many days of conscientious
labor and likewise courage,
and the daily papers as well
as our window displays will
plainly indicate the very low
prices placed on the most
standard and dependable
goods, which we insure will
repay anyone to study and
wait for. We intend to meet
all expectations as to price
and quality.
S(pnD::!::g Clotrcsrs,
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of lb? Stibtirbs.
Lou Roberts. Ed. Shaffer, Ed. Thomas
and Mr. Myers.
I Ire on Ninth Street.
The Franklin company responded to
a still alarm lust evening ai 8. 40 o'clock.
A house owned by a man named Sulli
van, situated at the corner of Ninth and
Jackson streets had been ignited on one
Fide by the contact of a heated stove
pipe. The blaze was soon put out. The
house was inhabitated by foreigners.
Dzoth of Mrs. Stephens.
Mrs. David T. Stephens died at 2
o'clock yesterday afternoon at the fam
ily home on Tenth street. The de
ceased was well known on the West
Side, where she has resided for the past
thirty years. She was born In Wales
sixty-three years ago. Many friends
mourn the loss of a good woman and a
pleasant neighbor. The deceased is
survived by a husband anr three grown
up sons. , William J. and Edward, of
this city, and Albert, of Elmira. The
funeral will occur Friday afternoon at
2 o'clock. Services wll be held at the
house and interment will be made in
Forest Hill cemetery.
ICIstcddfnd Today.
The Literary and Iilblical society of
Bellevue will today conduct nn eistedd
fod in the Welsh Calvinlstlc Methodist
church. Two sessions will be held, at
2 In the afternoon and 7 in the evening.
Hon. John T. Williams will preside at
the afternoon session, and Thomas D.
Davis will be conductor of the main
meeting In the evening. The contests
are many and the prizes are worth
righting for. Two choirs will compete
oil the chief chorus, "The Hunting
Song," by Mendelssohn. The Hellevue
and Taylor choirs are the competitors.
There is considerable rivalry between
the two organizations.
Sundn; School Officers.
Thefoiowingclllcers have been elected
for the coming year at the Sunday
school of thr Jackson street Uaptlst
church: Daniel Philips, superinten
dent; John Harris, assistant; Ida Lewis,
recording secretary ; Keese Lewis, finan
cial secretary; John Thomas, treasurer;
Klchard Nichols, chorister; Wikll Stev-
ans, organist; Eldifdge Dougherty,
chief librarian. The public is Invited
to theregular Sunday afternoon meet
ings. News Notes and Personals.
Thomas Kvans. of tltbson, Is visiting rel
atives on this side. Mr. Kvans is a well
know n llterateur. lie spoke at Katurduy
nlclit's meeting of Hie Welsh Philosophi
cal society.
Miss Kdlth Williams, of Chestnut alreot,
and .Miss Kahel Powell, of Lincoln avenue,
are spending tho day at Wilkes-iiarro.
Sum-He service will 'ho held today at 7
o'clock at the Hampton Street Methodist
Episcopal church. The pastor, Hev. F.
1'. Doty, will preside. .
A reception to Hev. F, S. Matthews nnd
family will be held 'this evening at the
Scranton Street liaptlst church. The mem
bers of the church nd congregation are
invited.
.Miss Ciraro -Pond was tendered a sur
prise party last evening at her home, on
Washburn street. A most happy time
was cjietit.
West SiJo Business Directory.
PM'MniNO-Wllllnm D. Griffiths, 113
North Alain avenue, does first-class
Plumbing, Steam Heat and Oas Fitting,
Satisfaction Is strictly guaranteed.
SKATES Club, Strap und Lever, nil
sizes; lowest price; nice present. Grand
double heaters, $18 and up. Dock Ash
rangfl and shelf, SIS mid up. II. J.
Hugheet, 124 South Main avenue.
BARBER Hair cutting nnd shaving done
In a lirst-cluss manner at John H. Reyn
old's Itnrber Shop, at Fnirehlld's Hotel.
FI.OWKR9 FOR THE HOLIDAYS At
10 South Main avenue, near Jackson
street. Funeral designs a specialty.
Harriot J. Davis, manager.
BICYCLES repaired, scissors ground,
tools sharpened, saws tiled, keys fitted,
machines repaired by W. L. Stecnback,
dealer In Guns, Fishing Tackle, under
Vet Side bank.
PHOTOGRAPH iSR Cabinet Photos, $1.49
per dozen. They are lust lovely. Con
vince yourself by calling at Starner's
Photo Parlors, 101 and 101 South Main
avenue.
GROCEHIE3 Revere Standard Java Cof
fee is unexcelled. The leading coffe of
the day. For sale only tit F. W. Mason
& Co. Fine Groceries, 110 South Main
nvenue.
SECOND HAND FURNITURE Cash for
anything you. havo to sell. Furniture.
Stoves, Tools, etc. Call nnd see the
stock of J. C. King, 1VU and 1028 Jack
son rtreet.
Special sale of Holiday Wines for fam
ily use. 3.'i cents per quart, at James F.
Bests, 308 Cedar avenue.
"How to Cure All Skin Diseases."
Simply apply "Swayne's Ointment."
No internal medicine required. Cures
tetter, eczema, itch, all eruptions on the
face, hands, nose, etc., leaving; the skin
clear, white and healthy. Its great
healing and curative powers are pos
sessed by no other remedy. Ask your
druggist, for Swayne's Ointment.
WOOD'S COLLEGE, SCRANTON.
opens for '96 on January 2 with above
600 students. It closed "95 with 698. 'Tia
the best. Follow the crowd.
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SOUTH SIDE NEWS.
James Jndce, tit Lightweight Boxer
Asked to Go to Wyoming and
Meet ait I'nknown.
James Judge, the champion light
weight of Northeastern Pennsylvania,
yesterday received a telegram from
Richard H. Keenan, formerly of the
South Side, now mayor of Hopkins,
Wyoming, asking him If he would agree
to ko to the far west and meet In the
ring; a man In the lightweight class who
would be willing: to meet him. Mr.
Judge sent on an answer Immediately
signifying his acceptance of the offer,
but stipulating certain terms. He will
go west and agrees to meet any man of
his weight In the state of Wyoming for
a limited number of rounds or a finish
light, providing he Is guaranteed $.00
over and above all expenses attendant
upon his trip.
Mayor Keenan was a visitor among
former relatives in this cltv last spring
when Messrs. Judge and Leonard, the
Beau Ilrummell. engaged In. combat at
tho Frothincham. Mr. Keenan says he
Is willing to back Mr. Judge against any
man of his class In Wyoming. Provid
ing; satisfactory arrangements can te
made Mr. Judge will leave wilTiin a few
weeks for Wyoming.
Election of officer.
At the meeting held Monday evening
the following were elected officers of the
William Connell Hose company to serve
for the coming year: President, t hnrles
Simrell; vice-president James Keough;
recording secretary. Rlennrd Karrell;
financial secretary, R. C. Simrell; fore
man. Dave Uurke; first assistant,
Thomas Donlan: second assistant.
Charles Stone; trensurer. Arthur Sehaf-
fer; plnemen. Richard Fnrrell. ennnes
Stone, Frank Moeller. Andrew J. White,
Oscar Hellrlegle. John O'Neill: perma
nent man. Sterling Simrell. They will
bo installed at the next regular meet
ing. shortor Paragraphs of News.
Kathleen, a bright little daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. C. O. Roland, sustained an In
jury to her collar 'bone by tripping on the
stairs and falling. It la not serious, how
ever. Miss Mary Philbln has. returned to New
York after spending a week with her
parents on Stone avenue.
In another column will be found the re
port of tho caucus of the Eleventh ward
Democrats.
One of tho large windows In 8t. John's
convent was broken yesterday morning by
the storm.
NORTH END. ,
Miss Anna Mulley is visiting her sister.
Mrs. Rehard Cowles, in New York.
Miss Sallle Adams, of Mount Carmel,
and Miss Llllle Adams, of Lansford, lire
visiting at the home of their aunt, Mrs. A.
Y. Hepler, on North Main avenue.
The Defender dancing class, which met
In Hrown's hall, on Kast Market street,
on Tuesday evening under Professor Pe
ter Sultry, will hereafter meet at the same
place. Muslo will be furnished by Pro
fessor Johnson.
A large number attended the watch
meeting held last evening In tho Welsh
liaptlst church.
All the students of Wood's Rnslness col
lege will not forget that the school session
will begin Thursday morning, Jan. 2.
A large number of friends gave a New
Year's party in honor of Miss Kva Merl
dith at her home, 1716 Wayne avenue, last
night. Among enjoyable .lino was spent
and u delightful repast served. At a late
hour the merrymakers departed. Those
present were the Misses Lizzie Mere
dith, Amy Decker, .Mary l,ewls, Alice
Guest and Kate Powell und William I,ow
ry, Charles Hopewell, Charles Constan
tine, Charles Connolly, Harmon Sheldon,
Thomas H. Kvans, Fred V. liartzell and
Louis Kline.
.Mrs. John Brush, of Winton, Is visiting
her mother, Mrs. David Richards, of
Wayne avenue. ,
The Royal Family Social club tendered
Harry Palmer a party at his home, on
Church avenue, last evening, (lames and
other pastimes were Indulged hi and at a
late hour refreshments were served.
Class No. 4 of the Sunday school of the
Welsh Congregational church, on West
Market street, gathered at the home of
their teacher. Miss I.lzzlo Williams, of
William street, last evening and presented
her with a rocking chair. A pleasant time
was Rpent with mimfc and refreshments
to while away the evening.
DUNMORE
The storm on Monday night raged fierce
ly here from about 1 o'clock until morn
ing. Trees were blown down, windows
broken, fences scattered, signs and bul
letin boards razed to the ground. Al
though' the dumges generally were slight,
yet almost every one felt the effects of the
blizzard.
The regular weekly prayer meeting of
the Presbyterian church will he held on
Thursday evening Instead of Wednesday.
Hev. Richard Hiorns will have charge.
The Ladies' Aid society of the Presby
terian church will meet at lira. Daniel
Hwartz's, on Illukely street, Thursday
afternoon, at 2.30 o'clock.
The social held Hast night at the home
of Kdith Wert was largely attended)- the
entertainment good and a nice sum real
Ized for the benefit of the Christian K:i
leavor society of the Presbyterian church.
Mr. Wilde, member of .the firm of Ben
ner & Wilde, with his two children are
spending New Year's with friends at
Shenandoah. - -
Mr. Dahlestein, who has been employed
in frescoing the Interior of the Methodist
church, left Monday for his home, in
Utlca, N. Y.
Rev. and Mrs. K. L. House left yester
day for his home, In Attleborough, Mass.
A large number of members of the lip
worth league of the Methodist Kplscopal
church attended the watch meeting at
Mim Park church last night.
The social held In Odd Fellows' hall
last night by the Brotherhood of Brake
men was largely attended and manv
friends from out of town were present
and enjoyed .the light fantastic to the
strains of Hays' orchestra until the wee
srnnll hours.
A green tea will be given at the home of
Mrs. E. L. Jenks, 124 Cherry street, Fri
day evening, Jan. 3, for the Ladles' Aid so
dety of the Presbyterian church. An
attractive musical programme has been
arranged. Light refreshments will be
served; 23 cents will be charged. All are
welcome.
JERMYN,
Arrangements have been made by the
lodge of Foresters to entertain their
friends In a magnificent manner In Gil
more hall on this (Wednesday) evening.
The contest which has been worked up
In the Interest of the society will be
decided at this time. All are invited.
Miss Eliza Osborne left yesterday to
resume her studies In the State Nor
mal school at Millersvllle, Lancaster
county.
' Mrs. S. B. Sargent and daughter, of
Pleasant Mount, are the guests of Mrs.
John Maynard, of South Main street.
The funeral of Mrs. W. H. Lutey took
place at 3 p. m. Sunday. Rev. F. Gen
dall conducted the services which were
very Impressive. The interment was
In the Jermyn cemetery. The lodge of
Loyal Knights, of which Mr. Lutey la
a member, attended In a body.
Miss Mabel Hutchlngs. of Moosic, Is
the guest of Miss Josle Davis, of South
Hlaln street.
Mrs. Harry Gilbert and family are
spending; a few days with Olyphant
friends.
B. Carter, sr., who has been seriously
ill for a number of weeks. Is so far Im
proved as to venture out In fine weather.
The water company have, raised the
rato f3 per year, making the price now
19 per annum.
John Powery. of Whites Valley.and A.
C. Bates, of Slko, Wayne county, were
Jermyn visitors yesterday.
The necessary machinery has been
ordered for the laundry wh;ch Is to be
opened in the Hart building and It is
'expected that operation! will begin
about January 15. Messrs. P.udger and
Waters are young men who will do
good work and tiny promise that any
mistakes which may occur will be
promptly corrected.
MAYFIELD.
Little 6-year-old Angelo McNulty
died yesterday morning and will be
burled this (Wednesday) afternoon at
2 o'clock. The bereaved family have
the syniputh of a large circle of friends.
The heavy rain of Monday night
caused a washout of about thirty feet
under the Delaware and Hudson south
bound track near the Krie breaker early
yesterday morning. Train No. 6, leav
ing Carbomlale about 8 a. m was de
layed about ten minutes, otherwise
there was lltle delay as the swtion
hands under the efficient direction of
Foreman J. W. Eaton soon repaired tho
damage.
. Mr. and Mrs. Patrirk Qulnn are
spending New Year's day in Port Jer
vls. The Misses Mame and Grace Hawley
and Mr. Willis Hawley, who have been
visiting their aunt. Mrs. Thomas Smith,
at this place, for the past tew days, re
turned to their home at Wilkes-Barre
yeslerdn y.
The Mayfteld schools will be closed
today, but will onen at the usual hour
Thursday morning,
P. F. Kllker is working at Greeh
Ridge.
The stores at this place will remain
closed today.
MONTROSE.
The condition of Arthur Harris who
was severely wounded by nn accidental
discharge of a shot gun last Friday,
Is decidedly for the better. Mr. Harris
is engaged in the lithographing busi
ness In New York city.
The grand jury meets hero this week.
H. L. Bench will take in as partner
his son, Harry, who has Inherited in
a remarkable degree his father's In
ventive genius.
A leap year hop at Village hall Wed
large pipe had been laid from the base
nesday night promises to be a great
social event. It will be under the aus
pices of the you'g ludies of Montrose,
therefore a success.
Mrs. Henry Turrell, who has been
quite ill with pleurisy, is somewhat im
proved. Justice and Mrs. McCollum left Mont
rose for Philadelphia, where they will
pass the winter. The Supreme court
opens next Monday, Jan. 6.
MOSCOW.
Chaplain T. D. Swartz Post. G. A. R..
No. 218, of this place, will hold a public
instullntion in the I. O. O. F. hall on
this (Wednesday) night to install offi
cers for tho coming yenr. Supper will
be served in the basement of the hall
from 6 o'clock until 11. Price, ...ieim
cents.
Miss Mary Haines, who has been
spending several months with Mrs.
Fred. Kolb, lias gone to Bradford, Pa.
School opened Monday after "one
week's vacation.
The friends of Mr. nnd Mrs. J. N. Ben
nett met at their home on Saturday
evening to help them celebrate the fif
tieth anniversary of their marriage.
The members of the Moscow band were
present and rendered some excellent
music. All report a very pleasant
time.
Wallace Swarts returned to Strouds
burg on Monday.
AVOCA.
The following people from this town
attended the funeral of the lute William
McLaughlin at Wllkes-Bnrre yester
day: Mrs. Thomas o'Malley. Mrs. J. J.
Mitchell, Mrs. J. O'Malley und family,
Mrs. Curran. Mrs. Kylie. Misses Kate
Gibbons. Nell McAvee and Alice Mora
han, Messrs. Edward Gibbons and
Michael Cannon.
An auction sale of silver and rreneral
merchandise is being conducted in
O'Brien's buildin,g on Main street, for a
few duys.
Miss Mame Cond, of the West Side,
has returned to Scranton, after spend
ing a few days with her parents on
Gedding street.
J. J. McCarthy has already begun the
remodeling of the Hell property on
Main street, which hu has recently pur
chased. A large number of people from this
town attended the liendhnm Catholic
fair each evening.
Luke Nolan, Jr., of tho North End, is
convalescent after suffering a severe
attuck of illness.
SIBLEY,
Cards are out announcing the mar
riuge of Miss Margretta Williams and
Ellis Wilson, both of Rendham, to take
place at Forty Fort nn New Year's day.
Mr. Boskor presented his daughter
Minnie with a handsome organ as a
Christmas present.
Mrs. F. Hughes, of this place, is ill
at her home.
The Union Sunday school, of this
place, has elected officers for tho coming
year as follows: Superintendent, Peter
Schell; assistant superintendent, Ed
ward Lanyen; treasurer. Charles Kid
dle; secretary, James Salmon. The
scholars of this school will receive their
.Chrlstmns candy tonight.
Mrs. Bertha Scherer, of Mountain
Valley, was visiting her parents, Mr.
and Mrs. James Salmon, at this place
yesterduy.
CLARK'S SUMMIT.,
Mr. nnd Mrs. Fred Keith, of Jenks
Ville, N. Y., are spending their honey
moon with tho lattcr's uncle, George
Keith.
Austin Staples and sister Florence
havereturned from visiting their brother
Amsy. at Blnghamtnn. N. Y.
W. D. Smith has returned from a two
weeks' visit with relatives in West
Nicholson.
Mrs. Byron Laubsher Is visiting; her
parents at Delaware Water Gap.
J. H. Riker Is visiting relatives here.
Nelson Reynolds has just received a
patent on an ax which is a fine inven
tion. . William Cnppel expects to move in
his new house on Woodlawn Park this
week.
Mr. and Mrs. A I Walker are sorely
grieved over the loss of their infant
son on Sunday last.
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CALL FOR CITY -CONVENTION.
Headquarters Republican City committee,
Scranton, Pu.. Dee. 27, ls3o.
Pursuant to a resolution of the itepubll
can city committee adopted at a meeting
hcMon Saturday, Dee. 21. lMtfi, the Republi
can primaries tor tho election of delegates
to the Republican city convention will be
held throughout -the city of Scranton on
Saturday afternoon, Jan. 4, 1106. between
the hours of 4 and 1 o'clock, ami the con
vention of said delegates will be held on
Tuesday. Jan. 7, KM, at 2.Z0 o'clock, p. m
ill Music Hall, Lackawanna avenue, for
the purpose of placing In nomination one
person for the olilce of mayor, one, person
for the olilce of city treasurer, one per
son for the office of city controller, and
three persons for the ottlce of city asses
sors as the candidates of the Republican
party to be voted for at the coming city
election to be held on Feb. is. IK.. The
representation from the various wards
will bo as follows:
Delegates.
First ward, First district 1
First ward, Second district 1
First ward, Third district 3
Second ward. First district 1
Second ward. Second district 2
Second ward, Third district I
Second ward, Fourth district 1
Second ward. Fifth district 1
Fourth ward. First district I
Fourth ward. Second district 2
Fourth ward. Third district 2
Fourth ward. Fourth district 2
Fifth ward. First district 2
Fifth ward. Second district 2
Fifth ward, Third district 2
Fifth ward. Fourth district 2
Sixth ward, First district 1
Sixth ward, Third district 2
Seventh ward, First district 1
Seventh ward. Third dist-lct 1
Eighth ward. First district 1
. Eluhth ward. Second district 2
Ninth ward. First district 2
Ninth ward, Second district 2
Ninth ward. Third district 2
Tenth ward 2
Eleventh ward. First district J
Eleventh ward, Second district 1
Eleventh ward, Third district 1
Twelfth ward. First district 1
Thirteenth ward, First district 1
Thirteenth ward, Second district 2
Thirteenth ward. Third district 1
Fourteenth ward, First district 1
Fourteenth ward. Second district.... 1
Fifteenth ward. First district 2
Fifteenth ward. S-cond district 2
Sixteenth ward. First district 2
Sixteenth ward. Second district 2
Seventeenth ward, First district.... 2
Seventeenth ward, Second district... j
Eighteenth ward T
Nineteenth ward, First district 1
Nineteenth ward, S"cond district 1
Nineteenth ward, Third district 1
Nineteenth ward, Fourth district 1
Twentioth ward, First district 1
Twentieth ward, Sacond district..'... 1
Twentieth ward. Third district 1
Twenty-llrst ward, First district.... 1
Twenty-first ward, Second district... 1
Total '. 76
The vigilance committees as returned to
the last Republican county convention and
who will hold the primary election for
delegates Jan. 4, 1896. are as follows:
First ward First district. Thomas Wat
kins, Daniel H. Kvans: Second district.
Nelson LaRose. Harry C. Hughes; Third
district, L. H. John, John W. Shaffer.
Second ward First district, John B. Gil
lespie, Reese Evans; Second district, C. V.
Terwilliger. Marshall Preston: Third dis
trict, Evan It. Morris. Charles Pcarce;
Fourth district, T. J. Oymic, Evan Slmms;
Fifth district. W. J. Crosby, John J.
Lenoghan.
Fourth ward First district, Thomas P.
Daniels, W. Bromlev Williams: Second dis
trict, John A. Thomas. William J. James;
Third district. James Jeremiah, Joseph P.
Gibbons; Fourth district, David C,
Hughes, Thomas Davis.
Fifth ward First district, John C. Mor
ris, William Madden; Second district,
Charles E. Daniels. Joseph H. Davlec;
Third district. John Merchant, Daniel
Beynon: Fourth district, William R. Rees,
Albert Carson.
Sixth ward First district. George Shu
maker. Jr., Adam L. Bonn: Third district
Beninmln Howen. William T. Williams.
Seventh want First district. Theodore
Lleb, August Peuster. Jr., Third district,
Herman Ilagen. Frederick 11. Winter.
Kighth ward First district. George
Seh lager, W. S. Millar; Second district, It.
T. Black, Harry S. Poust.
Ninth ward First district, Charles E.
Chittenden, E. M. Vernoy; Second district,
Fred Price, C. P. Jadwln; Third district,
F. W. Fleitz. Oeorge Mlllett.
Tenth ward Charles Raynor, Louis J.
Farber.
Eleventh ward First district. Fred Mil
ler, William Z.ang: Second district. John
Beheucr. Jr., AiiRiist Welmeyer; Third dis
trict, Charles Stone, August Schmidt.
Twelfth ward First district, Louis Fol
let. Fredrick Ehrhardt.
Thirteenth ward-First district, P. K.
Potter. Charles Nothacker; Second dis
trict, George D. Dlmmlck. E. H. Shurt
leff ; Third district, V. M. Franklin, F. M.
"Fourteenth ward-First district. George
L. Peck. David Jones; Second district, J.
T. Jones, J. F. Jordon.
Fifteenth ward First district, John M.
Edwards, David M. .Tones; Second district,
William Williams, Fred Leber.
Sixteenth ward First district, Oeorge A.
Connor, William Suydam; Second district,
W. Eugene Davis, A. H. 8hot)land.
Seventeenth ward First district. Harry
C. Barker, F. M. Spencer; Second dis
trict. H. E. Hand, F. H. demons.
Eighteenth ward Fred Gardner, James
McKrler. . , . . A .
Nineteenth ward First dlstrct. Charles
TTnmm, Joseph Schrieber; Second district.
Henry Knmmer. (Vear Strausch: Third
district, Oeorge F. Schwenker. Fred We.
her: Fourth district, William Hoffman, Jo-
BTwentlet'h word First district Julian
Cooper. Fred Jones: Second district, ,lo
senh Shorten. Mnthias Onrd: Third dis
trict, James Shorten, .Tames Edwards.
Twentv-tirst ward First district, W. 8.
Langstnff. William Cooghlln: Second dis
trict. Charles Parry, Evan Thomas.
(Signed) F. H. Clemons, chairman.
Thomns H. Dale.
W. S. Millar.
Secretaries.
WOOD'S COLLEGE, SCRANTON,
was never before either so efficient or
so prosperous as now. 698 earnest stu
dents. 10 talented teachers.
The St. Denis
Broadway and Eleventh St., New York,
Opp. Grace Church. European Plan.
Rooms $1.00 a Day and Upwards.
In a modest and nnobtrnsive way there are
few better conducted hotels in the metropolis
than the St, Denis.
The groat pnpn'arity It has acquired can
rosdily be traced to its uniiiie location. Its
homelike atmosnhere, the peculiar excellence
of its cuisine and service, autl Its very moder
ate prices.
WILLIAM TAYLOR AND SON.
rrr. pleasant
COAL
AT RETAIL
Coal ef tho best quality for domastU
tse, and of ell sires, delivered in any
fart of the city at lowest price.
Orders left at my Office
NO. 113 WYOMING AVENUE.
Rear room, first floor, Third National
Bank, er sent by mail or telephone to the
Mine, will receive prompt attention.
BpectaJ con tracts will be made for Um
Mat and dollvery of Buckwheat Coal
WM. T. SMITH.
DU FONT'S
MINING, BUSTING 1ND SPORTING
POWDER
llaanfactared nt the Wapwsllopca Mills, Lis
seme county, Pa., and ai Wil
mington, Delaware,
HENRYBELIN.Jp.
General Agent for the Wfoaalng Distriet.
tia WYOMING AVE Sefanton, P
Third IfnMonal Bank Bali ding.
itnoM t
THOS. TOBli, PltUtoo. Pa.
John b. smith son, Piynontk, P
K. W. MULLIGAN. Wilkaa barre, Pa.
AgeoU for tbe Bepaann Chemical Una.
neaeyn augn awpwenae, ,
The Fashion
308 LACKAWANNA AVE. 308
GREAT CLEARING SALE
Previous to our inventory we shall offer great
bargains in all departments, consisting of staple
and fancy Dry Goods, Cloaks and Millinery.
29c lr all-wool Henriettas, 40 inches wide, worth 50c
49 c fr a choice line of Novelties; sold for 75c.
75c fr Silk Mixtures never sold for less than $1.00.
98c fr Black Faille or Satin; special value for $1.35; mmm
$1.39 fr Black Satin Duchess, 27 inches wide, worth $2
Millinery at One-Half Price.
CLOAKS AND WRAPS
$3.98 fr a Double Beaver Cape, special value for $6.50.
$3.98 for Ladies' Coats, odd lot, sold for $5 to $20.
$5.98 fr Ladies' Boucle Jackets, all sizes, sold for $:o.
$8.50 fr Ladies' Frieze Jackets, style complete,
worth $13.50.
50 Per Cent. Reduction on all Fur Garments.
SCRANTON, PA.
THE NEW
NO, 2,
Contains all that baa made Hammond Work
famous, and NEW, NOVEL and USHFUL lm
proveaieuts. "Hammond Work the Criterion
of Hammond Superiority." "Hammond Salea
tbe Criterion of Hammond Popularity." Hftm
mond No. S, "The Perfect Typewriter. Ex
amine it and be convioced. Philadelphia
branch of The Hammond Typewriter Co., Ill
8, Sixth Street.
F. A. & A. J. BKANDA,
414 Spruce St., Scrtnbn ReprounUihii.
Ill's M
Ifaonfftctarer of the Celebrated
PILSENER
LAGER BEER
CAPACITY I .
loo.ooo Barrels per Annum
Winter Will
Soon B? fl?r?
And to be prepared to mest tbe cold
weather yon want a seasonable Suit; or
an Overcoat or both .
AND THE BEST PLACE
TO VISIT FOR SOKIETHIHS GOOD
IH MERCHANT TAILORING
IS
IS
406 Lackawanna lie.
THERE YOU WILL FIND
The larrest stock to select from. TriiS
mlnjri Alwaya of the Best, Latest IWyles
In Cutting;, and made up on the premiMt
by Expert Workmen.
tsT"Nothina; allowed tolesye theeaUV
liehment unleee satisfactory to the cus
tomer, and tbe lowest prices consistent
with Qood Merchant Tailoring
IT IS TIME TO GET OUT
And Oct Your Holiday Ooods Now.
Ton will find a choice line of
CP SKATRS. POI.O STICKS.
FOOT BALLS, BOXINO QI.OVEl
AIR RIFLfcS. I'UCKIir KIMV
III NS, t-ISmmU A
Aini.t-. Ilk. UUVII9 Afiu D
At the Old SUnd.
A. W. JURISC
ijcE ST.
HAMMOND TYPEWRITER
, mi
amusements::.,
THE FROTfllNGflflM.
Wagneret Role, Lessees and Managers.
MATINEE AND EVENING,
NEW YEAR'S DAY, JANUARY 1
WOT TELL.
The Comedian. ..
CHARLES H. HOPPER,
In a dramatliatloa of the celebrated
dialect story by EDWARD W.
TO WNSEND, entitled
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Management ol JOHN J. RUDDY.
REGULAR PRICES. .
Malinaa Prices 25 and 50 Cents,
Sale of seita progressing.
ACADEMY OF MUSIC,
Saturday Evening, January 4.
THE GREAT OPERATIC SUCCESS.
Bale of sots opons Thursday. Prices $1.00,
"jc, 6Jj and 25c.
DAVIS' THEATER
THURSDAY, FRIDAY, SATURDAY,
JANUARY 2, 3, 4, 1896.
SECOND YEAR.
SUCCESS WON BY MERIT.
THE FUNNIEST PLAY ON EARTH.
DAN DARLEIGH
ASSI STEBB1NS
Admi ':n, 10, 20 and 30 Cents
ACADEMY OF MUSIC,
Friday Evening, January 3.
THE IRISHALDERMAN
A Musical Farce-Comedy with the
Unrivalled Irish Comedian.
JOHN KERNELL
Sale of seats opens Wedncsdsy morning.
Regular prices.
the: scranton
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