THE SCRANTON TRIBUNETUESDAY MORNINQ, APRIL 21, 1896.
THE
DEADER
.124-126 Wjrains An
TI pieces of fine printed cordrd Dlml-
tlen, worth lie..
LKADKR'S PRICE. 12'jo.
2S piece of corded linen batiste, worth
lie-..
LEADER'S PRICE. 10c.
Si pieces of printed Bilk Crepes for
wulsts and tea gowns worth
LEADER'S PRICE. Be.
One new lot of men's percale NckH
Ifee Shirts, separate collars and cuffs,
newest patterns, worth tl.
LEADER'S PRICE, 790.
10 dozen men's fnncy Terks and Four
in Hand, new and handsome, regular
Wc. quality,
LEADER'S PRICK. 35c.
23 doxen of boys' laumlried waists,
white and colored, all sizes, perfect
in lit and finish,
LEApER'S PRICE. 49e.
12 dozen of ladles' tine muslin skirts
trimmed with embroidery or Ince,
LEADER'S PRICE, 490.
One hundred of choice brocaded silk
capes, also ribbed silks and velvet.
Hover sold less than $3.98,
LEADER'S PRICE. $2.98.
25 of much handsomer brocaded silk
capes, lined throughout with tlk,
worth 7.KS.
LEADER'S PRICE, K9S.
IK ladles' figured bi'lllluntine skirts
luw patterns, lined throughout, live
yards wide, special,
LEADER'S PRICE. J1.91
Cm) 'children's parasols in all colors,
styles and designs. Leader's Prie
running from 15c. to l.V.
Ladies' white parasols, with sticks and
ribs to match, also with fancy hull- ,
dies. Leader's Price ranging from
Mo. to HHS.
(0 dozen fumy straw huts In all the
shapes. These KOods retail all over
ut from 1 to $1.60 a piece,
LEADER'S PRICE, tte.
7S stylish- trlnimi'd' tovbans-and" wultr
I n If hais, worth S3.5V,
LEADER'S PRICE. 1.'JS.
K spring hats trimmed in the latest
styles, worth $5,
LEADER'S PRICE. J:'.!.
100 bunches of roses, worth 40c. .
LEADER'S PRICE, 19c
Fine Filk ribbon plain uml fancy, In
the 'Millinery department, from 10c.
u- yard up.
A bit of or'lni flannel.
LEADER'S PRICE, 3c.
One lot of remnants lndiu linen.
LEADER'S .PRICE, 4c. a yatd.
One lot of scrim for cui-tulns.
LEADER'S PRICED So
One lot of extru heavy towels. In Inches
loin,',
LEADER'S PRICE. 1:
Co pieces of lawns, organdies and mulls,
worth 10c., choice of lot, 5c. u yard.
FACTORVIlLI
Tlie warm weuther xt III continues ut
this place. LiulUliiiR. making aniens
uud house rWnfiig seem tn be the inuln
business ikmv.
Mr. and Mrs. L. D. Keminer enter
tained ubbut thirty young Indies and
gentlemen Friday evening in tumor ttf
their daughter, MIsh Jessie. The young
people spent it very pleusant evening.
(luring which refreshments were
served. The party was a complete sur
prise to Miss Kemmer.
Hurry Stone, of Scranlon, spent Sun
day in town.
Mrs. Howell and son. Ralph, will
spend this week at Onternuitiumi vis
itiiiR friends.
The Ladies' Aid of the First l?an
tlst church win serve supper at the
church dining rooms Wednesday uf
ternoon from 5 until 7 o'clock. Warm
maple sugar will also he served.
Mrs. Everett Gardner and son, Leo,
of Scranton, spent Monday In town.
Mr, and Mrs. Frank okell, of Scran
ton. were calling on friends In town
Saturday.
C. C. Gardner, Miles Gardner and
Mason Reynolds are at Tunkhannork
ns witnesses In the Well-Morgan case.
W. H. Reynolds and Abel Gardner
are serving as Jurors at the county seat
tins week.
Mrs. Walter Reynolds returned Sat
urday evening from a t'vo weeks' visit
with relatives at New York city.
HON ESDALE,
John C. Tlbbetts. son of Isaac Tlh
betts, of this place, died at his home in
Hyde Park, Scranton, Saturday at 5 p.
m.. of 'typhoid-pneumonia. He was in
his forty-fourth year, and is survived
by his wffe, four children, Lillle, Ber
tha Frank and Avis, his father, brother
dale. The funeral will be held from
his late hoive at 8.30 a. m. Tuesday.
The body will be brought here on the
12.20 train end interment made in Glen
jjyuerry cemetery,
Uishop Rulison confirmed a class of
tmrty-elght in Grace church Sunday
morning. He confirmed another class
at Haiem, this county, on Monday, in
the class confirmed here were a number
or young people rrom White Mills and
way mart.
FOLLOWING
SPECIALS
- When Baby wairick, gave her Castorta,.
When aha was a Child, the cried for Castorta,
When she became Miss, she clung to Castorta,
When she had Children, the gave them Gutorla.
SPECIAL.
We will sell you a good Brussels Car
pet, Sewed; Laid and Lining
For 59c
Also a Good Velvet Carpet, Sewed,
Laid and Lining,
For 69c
' the above priced are for a few jdays
nly. Call and examine, as the will
net last long at these prices. '
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CARDONDALE.
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(Reader wit! rlease note that advertise
ments, orders for tob work, end Items for
gub'IcaUon-Jeft at the establishment of
hannon A Co.. newsdealers. North Main
street, will receive prompt attention; of
fice open from S a. m. to 10 p. ml
MORE SUBSCRIPTIONS.
The ttieyelo Cinder Path Is Now a Sure
Thing.
nesnlte a few ritecourasrements which
the Carbondale Cycle club have had in
their efforts to build a cinder path be
tween scranton and Crystal Lake, they
have not given up the work and things
hub a little brlshter. A meeting was
appointed for lust Friday evening, but
us few delegates from down the valley
put In their appearance. It was posi
tioned. The bovs think that some point
between here and Scranton should be
selected for a meeting, and according
ly have secured a hall in Olyphant.
w here all wheelmen in the valley Inter
ested In the movement will meet Fri
day evening. All those who desire to
go from this place should meet at the
club rooms at 6.30 sharp, from where
they will go to Olyphant on tneir
wheels.
A little impetus and encouragement
has been Trtyen to the work by the fact
that already, without any soliciting on
the part of the club, $2:!0 have been
subscribed for the path. The latest to
subscribe were Frank Hubbard and
George Patterson, the former giving $23
and the latter Subscription blanks
are now being printed and will be circu
lated among the wheelmen as soon as
ready.
LAID AT REST.
Services Held Over the l ate Mrs. Angus
Cameron.
The funeral of Mrs. Angus Cameron.
who died at the home of her daughter.
Mrs. Anna Scurry, on Wyoming street,
occurred yesterday afternoon at half
past one. a large number of people at
tending thus showing the love and es
teem In which the deceased was new.
The services were conducted by Itev.
Chnrles Lee, of the First Presbyterian
church. He took for his text the
twenty-eighth verse of the eleventh
chapter of Matthew: 'Come unto me
all ye that labor and are heavy laden
and I will give you rest." and preached
a must eloquent and touching sermon,
which contained many thoughts of con
solation for the bereaved ones.
The pall-bearers were: Kdwnrd
ei.'irkson. William .Mule. Irving Davis.
('. Robinson. Willlnm Hubbard, and
John She:lKi'il.
Many nco'ile frrni nut of town nt-
tendrdY-utminK wtmnr were-: Vhurles
tliuv und August Gray, Mlsser. Lottie,
Emma and Ida Gray. Mr. and Mrs.
Jacob Snyder, of Scranton, und Mr.
and .Mrs. F. A. Davis, of Clifford.
WENT TO MEET HER.
I. A. Stanton Says lie Will Marry as Soon
as lie Can (let n Divorce.
J. A. Stanton seems to be very much
in earnest In his love for Miss Kenu
Cook, with whom he ran away a few
weeks ago. Stanton and Miss Cook
were locked up in the county Jull. but
Stuutoii was released on condition that
he should deed his property to his wife.
I'pon Stanton's release he scraped to
gether enough money to pay for the
costs In the cuse upon which the girl's
futher withdrew the charge, uml she
wus set free yesterday ufternoon.
t'ook went to Scranton to meet her
and accompanied her back to this city.
He is u! present endeavoring to get u
divorce, ami says us soon as It is se
cured he will marry the girl.
EN.IOYAHI.E ENTERTAINMENT.
(iiven bv the Kpwortli l.cugito Last l.ven
ing. A most enjoyable entertainment wus
given lust evening by the Kpworth
league of the .Methodist church, which
wns thoroughly enjoyed by the large
audience present. The programme wus
u good one und eu' h piece wus given In
u muniier which relleels greut credit
upon the performer.
Those which deserve especial mention
Were the eul solos by W. D. Evans
anil T. F. t'lurk. The singing of the
qi'i.ltelte composed of Mrs. Abbey,
Misses Koblnsnu, liutler and Miller
were very good. The piano duet by
Misses Mirtlc unit Nettie Uayley was
faultlessly executed.
Hied nt the Hospital.
John MiKliniiish. the man who was
run over by a locomotive at Forest City
Snturduv, and who wns afterward re
moved to I his city, died early yester
day morning. The inun's condition wns
very l i t carious on Saturday, but his
leg wus umputated by Dr. Dwyer, of
Forest City. The shock and internal
In J linen were too great for the unfor
tunate man and he succumbed yester
duy. M. R. Campbell Injured.
A most unfortunate and painful,
though not necessarily serious accident
occurred to M. K. Campbell, of North
Church street, yesterday morning. Mr.
Campbell is employed as foreman at
the Delaware and Hudson No. 1 col
liery, and while at the performance of
hU duties was struck by a heavy rail
on the arm, and sustained bad In
juries to that member. The ound was
dressed by Dr. Glllls.
PERSONAL AND OTHER ITEMS
Mrs. Frank White of Port Jervis, is
spending the week with her husband's
parents, Mr. und Mrs. Alberr"WhTt'e7
of Ruer street.
Miss Bertha Trip, of Clifford, Is visit
ing her sister, Miss Cora Lee, of this
city.
Thomas Hltcroft, of Scranton, divi
sion passenger agent of the New York,
Ontario and Western, was in this city
on business yesterday.
William Muir, of Honesdale, spent
yesterday In this city.
Mrs. H. Q. Springsteln. of East Wind
sor, N. Y is visiting her sister, Mrs.
A. C. Lown, of Chestnut avenue.
The Syracuse and Carbondale base
ball teams attended the production of
"Michael Strogoff" last evening at the
invitation of Manager Keane.
Miss Mollle Tracy Weston, of Brook
lyn, who has been the guest of Miss
Grace Bayley, for several days, has
returned home.
An application for an amended char
ter for the Honesdale base ball team
was made yesterduy by Attorney
Butter.
The many friends of Aleck Bryden,
of Vanillins, will be pained to learn
that he is very ill.
The funeral of the late Adamson
Yarrington will be held this afternoon
from the residence of his daughter,
Mrs. Adam Kagler, No. 43 Wayne
street.
Mrs. V. M. Davis and Mrs. Griffith
Morgan went to Danville yesterday to
attend the funeral of a friend. They
will make a short visit at Bloomsburg
before returning.
Mrs. E. D. Bryan, of Orange, N. ., Is
visiting her daughter, Mrs. J. E. Burr.
Mr. and Mrs. Ben Lyon, of North
Church street, will leave soon on a
southern trip.
Mrs. G. .1. Avery, of Scranton, Is
spending the week at the home of Jo
seph Avery on Wyoming street.
Frank Brewster, of Bridgeport,
Conn., is the guest of friends In this
city.
City Engineer Frlck and family are
making a short visit with relatives In
LewlBburg, Pa.
Mrs. H. J. Hookenberry returfled
from a visit with her son Raymond at
Carlisle ' and with her mother. Mrs.
Elisabeth Hoffman, of Martlnsburg,
W. Va.i last evening.
Tha phonograph entertainment at
bicycle rooms this evening promises
to be a unique affair. Several promi
nent Itx-al vocalists will participate in
the course of the evening.
Thomas Dufly. of the West Side,
sustained gainful Injuries on- the On
tario and Western Saturday night.
H. H. Jadwln has rctursfq front his
California trip. His health is much
iuipToved and he speaks in glowing
terms of the beautiful scenery and pure
air of the western states.
Father Curran was in the city yes
terday afternoon. '
JERMYN, .
Rushbrook lodge. No. 850, Independ
ent Order of Odd Fellows, will hold a
grand social and entertainment in the
Odd Fellows' hall on Thursday. April
30. A large number of Invitations have
been issued for the event, and the af
fair rTomlses to eclipse all other at
tempts n ade bv the order In this lo
cality. The following excell?nt pro
gramme has been arranged: Singing,
by the cider; prayer, Rev. T. Williams;
chairman's address. Charles L. Dell;
anniversary song, composed! for the oc
casion by Mr. 'Treharne, of Scranton;
march. Freedom, God and Right," In
dependent Order of Odd Fellows' quar
tets; aduress, C. F. Baker; trio. "Tom,
the Pl:nr's Son," Messrs. Green, Jop
ling and Evans; recitation, William K.
Davis; march, "Constellation," James
Klleyj clarionet duet, "Sounds from
Home," Messrs. Jopllng and Riley; ad
dress. Professor K. D. Bovard; quar
tette, "Call John," Messrs. Osborne,
Baker. Griffiths, Bennett; recitation,
Thomas Roberts; sailor's chorus; mock
imitations: refreshments: selection, lit
tle pendent Order of Odd Fellows' quur
tette. The ways and means committee and
the council's committee, which were ap
pointed on the water question, are not
Idle. They have scoured the surround
ing country and chosen a'sppt for the
well and icservoir. At an early , date
operations will be besrun and the work
pushed as much as possible.
Drs. M. J. Shields and P. C. Manly
will assist in giving a course of lec
ture!, ut :he Emergency hospital, Car
bondale, about May 1.
A. M. Xctherton & Co., of Olyphant,
will no tioMbt be the future residents
of the Jeriuyn Ready Pay store build
ing. It is tenorted that the Olyphant
tirm have bought the building and will
cc'iii-v thoVame at once.
Dr. WlUlnin J. Huker left last eve
ning f r H.tllstend, where he v. lil oviu
tice lil.s in 1'isninn. A large not of
liicnds v.'slt hlni success.
Th ladles of St. Agnes Guild; of the
St. James Episcopal church held a very
success! ill social .111 Gllmore hall last
evening. A lnnre number from up and
down the vnlley were present.
The Loyal Knights of America of
Jermyn und Carbondale are arranging
for another debate. The date has not
Xet. been decided- u:m.
Property owners on Second street are
busily engaged this week laying their
curbing nnd stone sidewalks.
Th Hickory base ball team played
their first game of the season at Alumni
park on Saturday afternoon. The op
posing team was the clerks of Jermyn
und Maylleld. The Hickories won the
game with u lurge score.
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FECKVILLE.
A K'leclul election will be held In
Blukelyborotigh today to' see If the
citizens are willing to bond the borough
for to own there own wuter plant.
Every voter should go to the polls to
day und cast their vote In favor of
their own plant.
Mr. und Sirs. P. J. Holllster were the
guests of the former's parents at Hol
lisictvllle, over Sunday.
A regular meeting or Orientiul Star
Lodge, Flee und Accepted Musons, will
be In Id this evening.
G. L. Keller und G. W. Megutgel
will leave this morning for a visit with
Icliillxe? ut Wind Gup.
.Miss Dora Hell, of Curhohdule, Is the
guest of Miss Stella Wudeman.
Miss Muud Trevrton soent Sunday
with her cousin. Miss Peurl Trever
loll. ol Or. en Ridge.
Airs. Mary Chapuiun. of Ashley, is
visiting her brother, Henry Chupmun,
of the West End.
Mrs. Wurt Page, who lias been speud
Ing the past week with Mr. und Mrs.
William Page, returned to her home ut
pittston. last Saturday.
Mr. and Mrs. Corey Jenkins and fam
ily spent Sunday at Pltlston.
Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Kimble, of
Cailioiulale. spent Sunduy with rela
tives In town.
Mrs. David Bell and daughter. Maud.
have returned from u visit with friends
! i;t Pltlston.
! Ross Lloyd, of olyohunt. a student
I at the Baltimore Medical college, wus
u u-m.-i iii inn ii iumi riunouy evening.
T V. Crunlis, of Scranton, called on
friends here. '
j l 'octors Coollilge und Brewster, of
Sci.tuliih, were in town Inst Friday uml
performed u successful operation on
Mrs. William Allen, of Hickorv street.
She Is doing nicely at this writing and
tiieloctors entertain every hope of her
I ei overy.
OLYPHANT.
George Weaver, a well-known and
respected resident of this town, quietly
passed away at his home on First street
Sunday ufternoon after an illness of a
few days. .Mr. Weaver was born In
uryn .-lawr, uies, antt wus 37 years
of age. lie hud innumerable friends
and was well known for his many es
tlmuble qualities. The funeral will
taite place tomorrow-afternoon at t
o clock from his late home. Rev. Geo,
Ball will officiate. Interment will be
made In Ridge cemetery.
. The funeral of John McHale, one of
the victims of the Eddy Creek mine
accident last Saturdav, took place
yesterday afternoon and was largely
TitTemTeiT: Services were held In St.
Patrick's church. Rev. P. J. Murphy
preached an excellent sermon. The
remains were then conveyed to St. Pat
rick s cemetery and laid to rest.
M. . .vieiKiiesome, or jermyn, was a
caller In town yesterday. '
W. C. Mooncy, of Hyde ' Park, re
turned home yesterday after a visit
with friends on Dunmore street.
Miss Fannie Stiglltis. of New York,
is visiting relatives nere.
The funeral of James and Robert
Abbot, who were killed on Thursdavni
Abbot, who were killed on Saturday
last, will occur this afternoon at 3
o'clock from the residence of the lat-
ter In Throop.
Know Hood's Cured
Because It Made Pure Blood.
"I was all run down and could not sleep
at night on account of the continuous
and severe pains
through my body.
I had also stom
ach troubles and
catarrh. After
taking Hood's
Sarsaparllla o
short time I com
menced to lm-
prove, tud after
using three hot-
5 ties in fell, my
complaint en
tirely left me. 11 now have an appetite,
sleep well and am free from all stomach
trouble. I know Hood's Pirsapnrllla hat
cured me, and I cheerfully recommend Its
use by til woman who re run down and
need a buildlnsr up medicine." Miss
ALICB what, V. Bridgewster, Pa.
Hood's Sarsaparllla
Is the only True Blood Pnrifkr promt
nsntly In the public eye todV y.
UnSN'e Dllla otay.eMyloUk)
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Highest of all in Leavening Power. Latest U. S. Gov't Report
ABSOLUTELY PURE
WILKES-BARRE.
SENSATION AT COL UT.
Irregularities That May Save the Neck of
Frank Shaffer.
A senantlon occurred in the criminal
court here yesterduy when the district
attorney announced that Peter Wassll,
alias "Terrible Pete," woum oe me
first to be tried on the list, the charge
being murder In the l!rt degree. It was
alleged that he killed a countryman of
Ills named Peter Kupersavage some
two months ago. Eugene Wurd. his
Attorney, asked for a continuance or
the cuse, which was reruscu.
Mr. Ward at once tiled objections in
a renort to ouash the array of Jurora
drawn to serve next week on the
rrounil thnt the recently elected Jury
commissioners, Taylor and Da hi. had
failed to take the oath or omce as re
iiutred by law, and claimed that all of
the pnnels of Jurors drawn were irreg
ular and viild, and that he would show
this to be the fuel and prove it by tne
Jury commissioners themselves.
Judge Bennet then continueu me t unc
until 10 o'clock tomorrow to give Mr.
Ward a chance to brlnrr the Jury com
missioners into court. If he enn prove
his charge the entire panels of January.
March and April grand Juries, common
ideas and ounrter sei'sions pnnels of
Juries will be I'legal and all prisoners
convicted bv them will have to be .re
tried. Frank Shaffer, the mountutn
cut-oT murderer, would be acquitted.
becum-e he was '.lied by an irregular
Jury nnd the law says a mun cannot
be tried twice for his life.
TIIF. NKW PASTOR.
Kcv.
W.
II.
Stono AJJrosscs Ills New
Consrcentlnn.
tine of the largest congregations ever
assembled in St. Clement's church
gieeted the new pastor. Rev. W. H.
Stone, Sunday morning unit weicomeo
him to his new charge. Muny were
obliged to stand during the services,
but the sermon delivered amply repaid
them Rev. Mr. -Stone-took for his text
the words of St. Paul: "The night Is
far spent nnd the day Is at hand." He
laid particular stress upon the fact that
many people postpone their entrance
Im,. f'ln-istluii life until it Is too late.
The music of the morning service wnsl
the same ns that at Euster and was
well rendered. A new feature was add
ed to the musical programme, when
Miss Emily Daniel played a prelude ut
the commencement of the services and
a postlude at the conclusion. In the
evening Rev. Mr. Stone preached on
"Watchfulness."
V ALLEY Tit AIN DERAILED.
Run Into a Rock at Stony Creek
-I Ire
man Slightly Hurt.
Pussetiger train No. lU on the Lehigh
Valley, due In this city at .:1U yesterday
was delayed several hours ut Stony
Creek by running into a rock which
had fallen on the truck from the niuun
tuln side. The engine and two cars
were derailed uud Fireman Duggan
slightly Injured. There Is only a single
track ut that point two nnd oue-hulf
miles this side of Penn Haven Junc
tion. . A wrecking train was sent to the
steiie and by noon the track was dear.
Fortunately the engineer has his train
under control or the damage might
have been greater.
HUKGLAKS AT FIVE POINTS.
Secure a Ulg Lot of Stuff from William
Dnnghcrtv.
' Yesterday morning between two and
three o'clock the residence of William
Dougherty at the Five Points, was en
tered by burglars. Three hundred did-'
lurs in money, a gold watch uud ull
the silverware were carried tiff.
There is no clue, and Mr. Dougherty
feels his loss very keenly. He was at
one time an engineer on the Valley roud,
but for some time past hud been en
gaged in the butcher business Mr.
Dougherty lhvs on the corner of Ilur
tense and Kidder streets The thieves
effected nn entrance through the
kitchen.
Will Si up at Parsons.
The Thr.mus ' concert tonight In the
Welsh Huptist church will be a rare
treut. Mr. Thomas is the well known
and popular busso Foil of Wales. His
daughter. Miss Mary Thomns. h.vs, be
sides a well-trained and pleasing con
tralto voice, a rare type of beauty that
makes her a welcome guest. She Is a
guld medalist of the Uoyal Academy
of London and with her father has
given a number of concerts. They will
be assisted by W. A. Kelly and James
Anwyl, Parsons; Miss Edith Morgan,
of the Klara Schumnns, and several
members of the Dr. Mason Glee club,
Wilkes-Harre. The concert Is under
the auspices of the Parsons' United
choir.
Names for a Vnlley liycr.
LA
The contest for a prize of I'.Ti In gold
rBTjrst a flume
for the new fnst passenger trains to be
put Into service by the Lehigh Vrjey
railroad between New York and lsuf
falo, which shnll be acceptable to the
management, closed nt 12 o'clock mid
night ' on Wednesday. In ninny re
spects, says the Allentown Leader, this
contest has been a remarkable one, and
the names presented will extend Into
many thousands. It may, therefore, be
some davs before the prize winner will
be named.
Levi Gibbons Dead.
Levi Gibbons, aged 53, died nt his
home, 184 Stanton street, Sunday after
noon at 2.15 o'clock. Deceased had
thirteen children and ten are living at
present. One of 11 years died seven
weeks ago. The children are Annie,
Levi, Joseph, Maggie, Jennette, De
borah, Viola, Joseph, Thomas, Franklin.
Funernl will take place on Tuesday at
2 o'clock. Deceased was sa member of
the Knights of Pythias, Red Men. Ivor
Ites and Pocahontas lodge.
Pell nnd llrokc Ills Neck.
Last Saturday afternoon Joseph
Kitchen, aged 65 years, a well-known
resident of ltoss township, was working
on his farm with a team and wagon.
While standing In the wagon his team
ran away, throwing Mr. Kitchen out
backward. He struck on his head and
his neck wns broken, causing almost
iniuant death. Ho Is survived by a
wife and large family of adult chil
dren. ;.
'cw Superintendent.
Ward L. Davenport was yesterday
elected superintendent of the Plymouth
Water company and also of the Plym
outh Light, Heat and Power company
to till the vacancy caused by the elec
tion of O. M. Lance to the position of
superintendent of the consolidated
water, companies of this valley., Mr.
Davenport has for some months been
employed by Register Davenport In
making Indices for his office.
The M. E.iHimdny School.
.Rev. Dr.- Peafcre was Introduced to
the Sunday school at the Flint Method-
1st Episcopal church Sunday, and de
livered a pleasant address. The an
nual promotions took place and the
members of the normal class were giv
en diplomas. George K. Powell re
signed as teacher of one of the lecture
classes and returned to the reserve
corps, H. M. Espy succeeding him in
charge of the lecture class.
AVOC.
At nbotit 1 o'clock on Sunday morn
ing fire broke nut in No. 3 school and
owing to the absence of tire plugs in
that iocUitv nothing could be done
by the lose company. All the school
apparatus was destroyed "hnd in a short
while nothing was left but a smoulder
ing heap. A new school haM been erect
ed a short distance away and will be
ready for occupancy in a few weeks.
The tuoding carried $1,400 Insurance.
The teachers were Misses Mary Kear
ney and Alary Maioney.
Mioses Jennie and Mary Campbell, of
the West Side, have returned after a
brief visit with friends in Scranton.
Mr. and Mrs. A. Lindsay and family
spent Sunday at the home of Mr. and
Mrs. Robert McMillan.
Mls-fts Kate nnd Mary Taylor, of
Scranton, spent Sunday with friends In
town.
The Jury on the death of Patrick
Tougher met in '8nuire Whalen's of
fice Saturday evening and rendered a
verdict that death was accidental and
deceased was killed by being run over
by ti Lehigh Valley engine while sleep
ing on thi track.
Tho jur.-' In the Evan's case renered
a verdict that death was due to expo
sure while wandering about the wild
erness In the vicinity of Wilkes-Barre
und Eastern railroad.
Messrs. Curran, Hlgglns, O'Malley
and Glhla ns, of Scranton. were visitors
at the Curran residence on Sunday.
DA J. J. Dougherty, a graduate of the
P.f.ltlmore Medical college, Is visiting
at the home of his parents. We wish
tho doctor success in his new field of
labor.
The funeral of Ml.ss Maggie Murphy
took pint e on Saturday ufternoon. That
of Patrick Tougher, took place on Sun
day, of ternoon.-- Interment-was mudertn
St. Mary m cemetery.
Miss Nellie Callahan is spending a
few days with friends in Carbondale.
James Gilhooley is doing jury duty
this week.
The bell social nt the silk mill this
evening promises to be one of the most
fashionable events of the season. Ad
mission, 10 cents. .
If the Baby Is Cutting Teeth.
Mrs. Wlnslow' Soothing Symp has
been used for over Fifty Years by Mil
liens of Mothers for taelr Children
While Teething, witll Perfect Success.
It Soothes the Child, Softens the Gums,
Allays all Pain; Cures Wind Colic and
Is the best remedy for. Diarrhoea. Sold
by Druggists in every part of the world.
Be sure and ask for "Mrs. Wlnslow'a
Soothing Syrup," and take no other
kind. Twenty-five cents a bottle. M
QUICKLY. SAFELY. PERMANENTLY-
Abfioluto euro giiRrauteoil of riipturo
loCeithor sex i cud or young, no uiattcr
how io nc Htuuding, without tlie usa of
tli knife;
'Hie new method of treutnient Is cer
taiuly I'llKK from nil danger. No cut
tinir, no pain, iio.oiur:ition. Takes hut
four or eiuht weeks with n visit one n
week, to cure nbrolutely. No detent ieu
lrom business, i'rrixins from out nf
towu can receive trentmmlt and return
the sumo day. ('oiiirfiltntiim mid Ex
amination Fi-cc. No truss rt'ipilrcd
when returned. '
Dll. A. O'Jl ALLEY
Kupture Specialist.
Washington St., Wilkes-Barre, Pa.
Twenty yor" continuous practice
in Willus Pui-re.
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ROOfflS I AND 2, COiH'LTH B'L'D'u,
SCRANTON, PA,
MINING AND BLASTING
WDER
MADE AT MOOSIC AND RUSH
DALE WORKS.
LAFLIN & RAND POWDER CO'S
ORANGE GUN POWDER
Electric Batteries, Fuses for explod
ing blasts. Safety Fuse and
Repsuna Chemical Cos
HIQH
EXPLOS1VF8.
ON THE LINE OF THE
PACIFIC n
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POWDER
are located the finest fishing nnd hunting
grounds in the wo'ld. Descriptive books
on application. Tickets to nil points In
Mulne, Canuda and Maritime Provinces,
Minneapolis, St. Paul, Canuillun and
Vnlted States Northwest, VanVouver,
Seattle, Tacomu, Portland, Ore., Sun
Francisco.
First-Class Sleeping and Dining Cars
attached to nil throught trains. Tourist
cars fully lit ted with bedding, curtains
and speclully. adapted to wants of families
may be had with second-clnss tickets.
Rates always Ibs than via other lln.
For further Information, time tables, etc.,
on application to
E. V. SKINNER, G. E. A.,
353 Broadway, New York.
THE,
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THE FAIR, Which, on Account ot Extensive Alterations,
Has Been Closed for the Last Two Months, is
NOW
And has Placed on Sale
Dry Goods, ladies' and ;
Gents' Furnishing Goods,
Notions, Infants' Wear, Capes,
Suits, Jackets, Wrappers,
And House Furnishing Goods,
-AT
Weli-Rnown
ESTABLISHED 1873
S.G. KERR, SON &CO.
'
JOHN CB0SSLEY A SOfo HALIFAX, ENGLAND;
UNRIVALLED
TAPESTRY
CARPETS
In all the Latest Designs and Handsome Combina
tions and Coloring, which have made the goods so
justly celebrated. We are the Sole Agents for
Scranton. Our Complete Line of
FOR THE SPRING TRADE
Have now been received, and includes everything ap
propriate and desirable in all grades of Wiltons, Ax
minsters, Savonneries, Velvets, Brussels, Ta
pestries and Extra Quality Ingrains, with Bor
ders to match. , An inspection of our stock and ex
amination of prices will prove interesting.
A(0 Lackawanna Ave.
r v O Opposite the Main Entrance to Wyoming Housi
THE DICKSON MANUFACTURING CO
8CRANT0N AND WILKES-BARRE, PA Manufacturer of
Locomotives, Stationary Engines, Boilers,
HOISTING AKO PUMPING MACHINERY.
Oencral Office: SCRANTON, PA.
4 it- t
the ups ' " I
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of life make it impossible for a man to always pay cash.
One day good fortune conies his way. The next day it may
No matter what sort of luck
"? clothes. These
the reasons why
CLOTHING
We put it in everybody's reach to dress well.
No extra price is added because of the credit.
You can pay us in easy installments and all
the time be getting the benefit of the clothes.
Our stock is big enough, and good enough to
suit 99 men in 100, and our prices will never be
found high. We make a specialty of suits for
boys. .
Another great feature of our store is to sell
house furnishings on the installment plan.
FAIR
W2 uum UL
OPEN
an Entire New Stock of J
OUR
Low Prices.
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a man. has, he must have'
.varying conditions of life are
we sell
ON CREDIT
CLOTHIERS, '
HOUSE FURNISHERS.
218,225 30(127
Wyoming Avenue..
BRUSSELS