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THE SCB ANTON TBIBUNE THURSDAY MOBNINQ, OCTOBER 15, 1896.
CARBONDALE.
tReaders will pleaiie note that ilvertlje
nenta, order for Job work, and Items lor
publication left at th establishment of
ttuannon & Co., newsdealers. North Main
klreet. will recetve prompt attention of
lice open from 1 a. m. to 10 p. m.
MISSIONARY WORKERS.
Officers Elected at Autumnal Meeting
of the Woman's Horn Society.
The eleventh annual meeting of the
Society of Lackawanna Presbytery as
sembled on Tuesday afternoon at the
First Froby teiian church. .Delegates
represented local societies. A praise
meeting was conducted by Mis. Chas.
Koblnson. who made a brief address
respecting the work done by the so
ciety during twenty-four years, since
it was organized. Mrs. J. E. Uurr,
as president, presideU, and with Mrs.
Meaker conducted the devotional exer
cises. An address of welcome was mnde uy
Mis. W. E. Friable to the visiting dele
Kates, which was followed by an ad
dress by Mrs. W. K. Carr. of Uans
vllle, Va. The minutes of the last
meeting were read by the recording
secretary. Miss Nellie King. Then fol
lowed Miss Lowland's report of the
committee on literature. Heports of
the auxiliary societies from Carbon
Uule, Honesdale, Dunmore, Kingston
n lid Montrose, were read. Then fol
lowed a naner bv Mrs. John tf. NUeS,
"To What Shall We Contribute"." The
president then read the appointments
of committees.
The evening session was held nt 7.30
p. m., Kev. Charles Lee presiding.
I'rayer was offered by Kev. J. M. Hoal,
of California: then Kev. George V. Mc
Afee, of New York, was Introduced.
After his address the benediction was
pronounced. A social reunion was
held for a short time for the vailing
delegates.
The closing session was held nt 9."0
a. m. yesterday. Mrs. J. K. Hurr. of
Carbondale; Misses Martha Hennett, of
Wllkes-Unrre, and Virginia Welles, of
Wyalusing, and a Towanda delegate
were elected delegates to the synodlcal
meeting In Philadelphia, to be held the
last of this month.
The following officers were elected to
erve for the ensuing year: President,
Mrs. J. K. Burr. Carbondnle; vice
presidents, Mrs. Charles Klrkpntrlck,
Scranton, Mrs. P. H. Brooks, Wllkes
Harre, and Miss Fannie Heed, Towan
da; presbyterlul treasurer, Mrs. A. K.
Hunt, Scranton; corresponding secre
tary, Mrs. C. T. Meaker; recording
secretary. Miss Nettle King, Dunmore;
secretary of freedmen. Mis. J. V. Darl
ing, W'ilkes-Uurre; assistant. Miss Au
gusta Hoyt, Kingston; secretary of
literature. Miss Kmily Keynoldx,
Kingston; secretary of Young People's
work, Miss Virginia Welles, of Wyalus
ing. Convention adjourned with Mlz
pah benediction.
FINE ENTERTAINMENT.
Decided Improvement in Unnring nl
Second Night of the Kirmess.
There was a decided Improvement In
the performance of the Kirmess on
Tuesday evening and the audience was
enthusiastic in the applause rendered
to euch scene In the performance.
Among other features the National
Irish dance by Messrs. John Flannery
and Kdward liurke was especially wor
thy of mention.
After the Turantolle a. series of stere
optlcan views were given. When pic
tures of McKinley and Hobart were
shown great applause greeted them.
Jlryan's picture was also warmly greet
ed, but above all the picture of Mls
I.lla Stewart, who conducts the Klr
meRS was warmly applauded. At the
mattnec Tuesday afternoon the same
programme was rendered In a very
ueroe&ble manner.
MUSICAL TREAT.
A Pleasant Nocinl Gathering at the
llaptist Parsonage.
The Baptist parsonage was filled
with friends Invited by Mrs. Jepson'i
Bible class on Tuesday evening, and a
delightful season wus enjoyed. Supper
was served and then a muslcale was
rendered, which was highly appreciat
ed. Vocal solos were given by Mrs. Han
nah Leonard and Miss Edith Fowler; a
vocal duet by Misses Purdy and Kin
back; Mrs. Lowry, Miss Fowler and
others gave several piano solos, which
was followed by a recitation by Miss
Helen Patterson. A handsome sum
wus realized as a Christmas offering to
tile church.
REMARKABLE RECOVERY.
Mm. Kennedy Lives with Skull and
Three Kibs Broken.
Mrs. Kennedy, the aged woman who
was Injured three weeks since at the
Ontario and Western crossing, Is now
on a fair way of recovery. Although
her huiuls were broken, her skull, three
ribs and a shoulder fractured and oth
er injuries received, she is now quite
comfortuble.
Eleven bones were taken from her
skull. n
funeral of Peter Coyle,
The Knights of Father Malhew and
the Catholic Knights of ,Amerlea, of
which Mr. Coyle was a member, at
tended the funeral services of their
brother at St. Hose's church on Tues
day morning. The Kev. W. A. Nealon
celebrated a requiem muss, and then
delivered an eloquent and appropriate
address from the. text, "Wirk while
It is day, for the night cometh when
no man .can Work." A beautiful pil
low of ffowers was presented by the
Catholic Knights. The flower-bearers
were M. li. Madlgan and Frank dun
ella. The pall-bearers were: Michael
McGarry. Michael Toolan, Anthony
Koran, M. L. McCann, M. J. Quinn and
Thomas Killeln.
Rally of Bryanites.
A Scranton delegation of Democrats
and orators were welcomed by the Hry
1111 and Sewall Sliver club on Tuesday
evening at the Academy of Music. The
Herman band escorted them to and
from the depot. There were present as
speakers: M. T. Conroy, Colonel Fitz
simmons, Kdward Merrifleld, esq.. City
Treasurer C. G. Boland, of Scranton,
ii nd Hon. A. F. McNulty, of Archibald.
The meeting was called to order by
James Gilhool and S. P. A. Tingly was
enthusiastically named as chairman,
after which followed the speeches. The
unwearied efforts of H. S. Bolton ren
dered the rally a success.
CARPETS
FOR FALL TRADE.
All the latest, from a 20c. In
grain to the best Wilton.
Uil Cloths and Linoleums, all
widths and prices.
Window Shade and Curtains,
all the latest novelties.
. Fancy Hocking Chairs, uphol
stored in plush, tapestry and broc
atelle. Also a fine collection of
cobbler seats,, and our price al
ways the lowest.
J, SCOTT INGLIS,
. Carpels, Wall Papers and Draperies.
419 LICXrWIM WE.
LOCAL AND PERSONAL NOTES.
In a few days the building on the
corner of Washington street and Wash
ington place will be removed and
Claude Smith will erect a modern resi
dence on the vacant lot which he and
his family will occupy.
Mr. and Mrs. C. K. Harnden have re
turned from a trip to Waverly, N. Y.
Professor Pitts was in town yester
day. Misses Blanche Sperrlng and Anna
Fogel were in this city yesterday at
tending the Woman's Home Missionary
society convention.
There will be a Republican rally In
this city Thursday, Oct. 22. when ad
dresses will be made by J. F. Reynolds,
W. A. Stone and A. J. Colborn.
Michael Jordan, of Providence, spent
yesterday in this city.
Mrs. U. (. Smith, of Rochester. Is the
guest of her Bister, Mrs. 1.. A. Bassett.
Albert Pyne and J. W. Buckingham
have returned from a trip to New York
city.
Kev. and Mrs. K. J. Bulsley were In
Scranton yesterday.
A. A. Kngle was in Scranton last
evening where he was best man for
August Rupert, who was married to
Miss Muggie Hunselman.
FACTORY VI U.K.
At a meeting of the stockholders of
the Factory vllle till company, held lust
week, it was decided to discontinue the
drilling for oil Indefinitely. All work
until further notice, will be connned
to getting into shape and placing upon
the market the excellent mlnerul water
that has flown so freely from the well.
Don't forget the meeting of the Wo
men's Christian Temperance union
next Tuesday, Oct. 2U. at the rooms of
Mrs. Hully, at the Academy.
Mr. and Mrs. J. W Gould, of Scran
ton, spent Sunday In town.
The Academy Foot Ball team went
up to Sister Nicholson last Saturday
and annihilated the team up there.
Score, Academy 6, Nicholson 0. This
is first blood for our boys, and we trust
they will maintain their starting rec
ord. Mr. and Mrs. Walter B. Cobb of
Scranton, were visiting Mr. Cobb's
parents last Sunday.
A. A. Brown returned Inst Saturday
from Wllllamsport, Pa., where he had
been serving I'ncle Sam as a United
States juror.
Floyd Wrigley, of Lake Carey, was
over spending Inst Sabbath day with
his best girl.
Bear in mind that the Ladles' Aid
society of the Baptist church meets
this Wednesday at the home of Mrs.
Adelbert Brlggs. All are invited to at
tend and spend a social afternoon.
This Is the first meeting since the ex
tended vacation.
The president of the Epworth league
desires to give notice to all persons
having contributions In the shape of
clothing for the Deaconess' Home at
New York to kindly leave them with
Miss Martha Pike, or bring them to
the Methodist Kplseopal church next
Thursday, Oct. 15.
District Deputy Oeorge W. Stanton
installed the otllcers at Mill City lodge.
Independent Order of Odd Fellows,
last Saturday evening.
Mrs. Susie Bailey, an aged lady of
La Plume, was burled here last. Mon
day. The funeral of Mrs. Marlnda Stark
took place from her late residence,
near Starkville, yesterday. Interment
was made In Stark cemetery. Mrs.
Stark was one of the oldest residents
along the Tunkhannock creek, and a
widow of the late Halstead Stark, who
died last winter. Their combined ages
being about 170 years.
Oeorge Chrlstman has lost Ave valu
able Jersey cows this fall from some
unknown disease.
TAYLOR.
The Bevans family, of Parsons, has
been engaged for the concert of the
Welsh Baptist church next month. This
family Is considered remarkable,
vocally, and no doubt the people of
this place will have a treut.
The Davis business block is assum
ing large proportions, and when com
pleted will be a credit to the borough.
Miss Kate Pace and Miss Jennie Fox,
of Carbondale, visited friends in this
place yesterday.
Thomas Evans, of the Keystone acad
emy, who has been spending the past
few days at the home of his father,
on Washington street, has returned to
Factory vllle.
John Combs has returned home af
ter a few weeks' visit with his uncle
In Brazil.
The "Price Library Review" will be
read at the meeting of the Price Li
brary association tomorrow evening,
by the editor, Evan O. Watklns and
associate editor, John Richards.
William D. Howe, wno bears a repu
tation as a humorist, will appear at
the rooms of the Price Library on
Thursday evening, Oct. 22.
IIAMLINTON.
On Saturday evtnlng. Oct. 10. a jolly
party gathered at the residence of Mor
ris Perry, to remind Mrs. Perry that
It was her seventieth birthday. Music
and recitations were among the fea
tures of amusement, and a bountiful re
past was served. Among those present
were the following: Mr. and Mrs. W. B.
Klrby, of Scranton: Mr. and Mrs. W. H.
Snover, and Mr. and Mrs. A. M: Perry
and daughter, Ada, of Elmhurst; Mr.
and Mrs. J. E. Perry and daughters.
Olive and Inna, of Moscow; Mr. and
Mrs. H. W. Perry, John P. Moore. Geo.
Moore and Miss Josie Myers, of Mt.
Cobb; Mr. and Mrs. Charles Moore, of
Dunmore; Mr. and Mrs. John Shaffer.
Lake Ariel; Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Batzell
and sous', Ivan and John, and daugh
ters. Lulu. Josie and Edith, of Sterling:
Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Butzel and Mr. und i
Mrs. John Perry, and Edgar Batzel,
Hexford Butzel, Elmer Batzel. Floyd
Benjamin, llorton Smith, Lillle Smith,
Florence Weaver. Annie Italzel, Leno
ra Batzel, Grace Butzel. Amanda Hat
zel. Ethel and Hazel Hatzel. of Hamlln-
ton; Marion Shaffer, Willie Shurfer
and Francis Shaffer, of Lake Ariel.
' (ILKNBIWN.
A very enjoyable party was spent at
the home of Miss Laura Woodward,
Saturduy evening, OcU 10, It being In
honor of her twentieth birthday. The
evening was spent In singing and
games. Refreshments were served at
a reasonable hour. Among Ihose pres
ent were the Misses Minnie Wademan.
Stella Van Storck, Dora Smith, Ruth
Ball, Minnie Colvln, Camiuee Capwell.
of Dulton; Ethel Ross. Walls corners;
Elsie Okley, Lena Northup, Miss Smith,
Hattle Woodward, of Glenburn: Verna
Rhiffer, Scranton; Messrs. Homer
Northup, Willis Northup, Earnest
Northup, Frank Williams. Will Buck,
Adelbert Grant. Ed Woodward, Glen
burn; Harry Watts. Will Colvln. Dal
ton; Morgan Williams. Providence;
Eugene Coll, Harry Metzgar, Arthur
Shifter, of Scranton.
iiallstf.au.
Mrs. John Austin Is seriously ill.
S. a. Barnes had the misfortune to
have his right arm badly Injured while
coupling cars in the yard here Tues
day morning.
John Chldester will address the
men's meeting in the Railroad Young
Men's Christian Association hall next
Sunday afternoon.
Hon. Robert MeCreary. of Buffalo,
N. Y visited friends and relatives In
town the fore part of the week. '
Rev. John Davis conducted revival
meetings at East New Milford the first
of the week.
An autumn social will be held n' the
home of Mrs. Fred Bell, on Fourth
street, Thursday afternoon.
Rev. R. N. Ives, of Blnghamton, was
In town the first of the week.
Patrick Burns' new house on Fourth
street Is nearly completed.
Mrs. Dewey and children, of Union,
N. Y visited at the residence of C. J.
Langley, on Front street, on Sunday.
WILKES BARRE.
MARRIED AT NOON.
Dr. Itiuebold, of Lopes, and Miss
Eleanor Jennings, of This City.
A notable event in Wllkes-Harre so
cial circles yesterday was the mar
rluge of. Dr. Nathan Allen RineboVl,
of Lopes, and Miss Eleanor Hicks Jen
nings, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W.
N. Jennings, of thlB city. The cere
mony was performed In the Jennings
residence, IS Union street, at noon, by
Hev. Dr. W. H. Pearce, of the Frank
lin Street Methodist Kplseopal church.
The house was beautifull:' decorated
for the occasion with greens, palmi
and cut flowers artistically arranged.
The ceremony was performed 111 the
parlor under a palm canopy. While the
guests assembled to witness the nup
tial ceremony, Oppenheim's orchestra
played subdued music. At 12 o'clock
Wagner's Lohengrin was played; dur
ing the ceremony Schumann's Trau
merle. and after the ceremony music
from Carmen (Bizet). The bride looked
attractive and beautiful In a gown of
white satin trimmed with lace and chif
fon. She wore a bridal vail and car
lied bride roses. The bride was attend
ed by Miss Klla Creufon. of Brooklyn,
N. Y., who was attired In a handsome
costume of blue silk, with :olnt lace
and chiffon. The best man was Dr.
Dawson, of Scranton. ,
The recent Ion was followed by an
..i.. i ,;l,l,.h ilUiti en'oveil
v a lurge number of guests from this
city and various other places. i ne
happv cou:le left for a tour of two
weeks, after which Iht-y will make their
home in Looez, where ilhe groom is
a prominent physician.
The guests were: '
Pasadena, Cal. Mr. and Mrs. Oliver
Stanton.
Ashlev-Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Wells.
Blnghamton Mrs. W. W. Loomls.
Overton, Pa. Mr. and Mrs. h. S.
Rinebold and family, Mr. and Mrs. f,.
L. Rinebold. ,
Wllkes-Harre Mr. and Mrs. Walter
Carpenter. Mrs. N. D. Loomls and Miss
Lnoinis, (Jeoige P. Loomis. Mr. and
Mrs. and Miss Bertha Mitchell. Mr.
and Mrs. lhiesl ach. Miss Lenu Faulds.
Mr. and Mrs. Burton Barnes, Rev. Dr.
and Mrs. Pearce, Mr. and Mrs. J. R.
Coolbnugh. Mr. and Mrs. Swetland,
Misses Margaret and Jean Lee.
Mehoonany Harry and J. T. Jen
nings. Wyoming Mrs. Shaffer, Mrs. Caro
line Petteimne. .
I inshore Miss Laura Pom'eroy, Miss
Winnie Jackson.
Scranton Dr. H. K. Dawson.
Towanda Charles Wood, Miss K in
ula Wood.
Wvalusing Mrs. Mallnda Beers.
New York John S. Cole. Miss Min
nie Lambert. Miss Lillian Smith, Miss
Lou Mason. Dr. and Mrs. C. H. Gard
ner, Seth L. and Miss Heeney.
Brooklyn Mr. and Mrs. Joseph L.
Orcason nnd Morris n reason.
Cuba. N. Y. Mr. and Mrs. Albert A.
Lawrence.
Richlleld Springs, N. Y. Miss Flor
ence H'.nne.
Hyde J'p.rk Fred Mason, Mr. and
Mrs. Smi'h Mott.
Tunkhannock J. B. Jennings.
t'nlou College Misses Ruth and May
Bright.
Lopez Mr. and Mrs. Hester, Mr. and
Mrs. Herbert Kellogg.
Kingston Mr. and Mrs. P. Carhart
and Miss Carhart. D
New Brunswick Miss Sadie Elber-
8011.
There were also many others pres
ent. New Hotel.
At last the long-advocated new, mod
ern, first class hotel for Wilkes-Barre
seems to be an assured thing.
The Times of yesterday afternoon
states that the site for the hotel Is on
the corner of North Canal and East
Market streets, embracing the prop
erties fronting on Market and owned by
Joseph Hendler and J. W. Hollenback.
The latter, it Is understood, has agreed
to sell his property adjoining Hendler's,
provided It be used for the erection of
a hotel. The prospective buldlng will
front on Market street, having a front
age of 62 feet and will be 90 feet deep,
extending back to Merchant's alley. It
will be seven stories high and will con
sist of 125 sleeping apartments, recep
tion rooms, reading rooms and bath
rooms, and In the building two ele
vators will be pluced. The structure
will be built of white brick and gray
limestone and Its cost will be In the
neighborhood of MOO.OOO. Its style will
be somewhat after that of the new
Jermyn hotel of Scranton, though it
will be on a smaller scale.
The Susiuelmniiu Rising.
The heavy rains in the Wyoming
valley since Sunday lust caused the
river to rise rapidly since yesterday
morning. Last night the water was
eleven feet above low water mark and
Is still rising.
. NOTES.
Commander Balllngton (tooth, of the
Volunteers of America, will deliver an
address In the Young Men's Christian
Association hall on Thursday evening.
Oct. 22.
The Gasang Vereln Concordia will
have a social at its hall Wednesday
evening. Oct. Li.
Sound money mass meeting under the
auspices of the Business Men's Sound'
Money league ut the Armory next Fri
day evening, at H o'clock. Hon. John
Field, of Pliiluilfliiliiu. will discuss the
Issues of the day. Gallery reserved
for ladles.
W. .1. Harvey uiul H. II. Harvey have
entered a sull uuailist the Sutmucluui
tin Coal compuny of Nantlcuke for $10.
OOH damages to their property ut that
place, caused ly the dust from the com
pany's breaker.
I'l.CKVII I.I ,
Mr. and .Mrs. John Indian, of Thruep,
were the guests of Mr. and Mis. Harry
Telford the tlrst t the week.
George Woodbiidge hus accepted the
position of engineer ut the Riverside
breaker.
The Mount Vernon breaker, which
has been Idle for a long tl:ue, will re
sume work today.
Miss Mniy Ann Joplin and Anthony
Vest, of Jermyn, were united In the
holy bonds of matrimony by the Rv.
S. C f-impklns nt the r nine of the
bride, at Grussy Island, last evening.
The school board met last Mond' y
evening at the new school hous" In tlv
First wail, with nil members prent.
A motion was adopted that the direc
tors who wish to attend the county
convention be allowed per day for
expenses. Mess'?. Thnrne and WIIJ
lams asked for the exoneration of
school taxes of Mrs. Henry Bsrlit
and Mrs. George Weaver, two widows.
After some discussion the request was
grunted. Mr. Newton. In behalf of the
Wilson Hose company stated that he
had been requested to ask the bard
to grant the hose company a ten years'
lease of '.ho old school house which
they now occupy at $1 per year, giving
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the reason for so long a lease that
they would. If granted, repair and
paint It up. He made a motion that
tneir request lie granted. w'i
jections to the motion wus made. When
a standing vote was taken Messis.
Thorpe. Ritler. Newton. Bell and Peck
favoied the motion, and Messrs. Mr
Clay, Robert Jones. John Williams and
Hector Jones Voted against It. Mr.
Bell presented a petition with the sig
natures of twenty young men. asking
that a night school be opened In the
No. 1 school building, which request
was granted. .The school will be start
ed on Monday evening, IX't. 1, and
Miss Bertha Williams was selected as
the teuchur If she would accept It. If
not. Miss Curtis wus named as the
next choice. Hector Jones reported
that lie had visited the central s. hool
building and had found the .yard u a
bad condition: the committee was In
structed to put It lirprupnr snupe. The
old fence around the school house In
the First ward was sold to Mr. New
ton for $. and will be replaced by a
new Iron f, n:c. An order for $l.0no In
favor of Contractor H. K. Benjamin,
as part payment on the new school
house, was ordered to be drawn. The
salary of the teacher of night school
was tlxed at $2."i a month. Mr. K't.er
moved that, there be new slute black
boards procured for the centrul school,
which was adopted. The board then
adjourned until the evening of Nov. 7,
when they will meet In the Columbia
school building.
TUNKHANNOCK.
Mrs. George D. Stroud and daughter,
Rebu, of Baltimore, are visiting at the
home of V. N. Purdon. Mr. Stroud
erected and for many years was pastor
of the Episcopal church at this place.
This evening the excursion to Canton
will pass through here. Among the
number from about the county who
contemplate going are George Roberts,
Henry Provost. Major H. W. Bards
well and David Gray, of this place.
George Johnson and A. W. Williams,
of Laceyvllle, were In town yesterday.
Ross Herrlck was ifi Wilkes-Barre
yesterday.
Stephen J. Harding has Just returned
from Montana where he went to look
after his farming Interests. Mr. Hard
ing says he frequently rides fifty miles
on horseback In a day.
Miss Agnes Reynolds, of San Mateo,
California, who has been visiting her
grandparents. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Gra
ham, left Tuesday for Scranton where
she will spend some time with relatives.
Ahira Gregory, of Meshoppen, the Re
publican candidate for sheriff, was in
town Tuesday.
Miss La Oorce, of Wilkes-Barre, who
has been visiting Mr. and Mrs. Theo
dore Streeter for the past week, re
turned home yesterday.
James Donley, who has charge of the
lumber Interests of one of the mining
companies near Avoca, Is visiting his
family here.
Mrs .1. Wood Piatt has returned
from f visit with her parents at Kings
ton. She was accompanied by her
mother, Mrs. J. K. Peck.
C. E. Slckler, of Noxen, was among
the number who went from Wilkes-Barre-
on Friday night last to Canton
to hear Major McKinley speak. The
day being Saturday there were thirty
excursions In the city. While Mr. Slck
ler was away from home his store
building and contents were entirely
consumed by fire and $250 in gold, which
he had in the house at the time, was
also lost,
NICHOLSON
The entertainment by the Epworth
league which was announced for Tues
day evening, was postponed on account
of the rain to Wednesday evening. The
weather continued bad and there was
not as large an attendance as there
otherwise would have been.
Mrs. Joseph Walk received the sad
news yesterday of the sudden death of
her sister, Miss Emily Ridenbach, who
died at her father's home, on Capouse
uveuue. Scranton.
The remnant of the Sixteenth and
Seventeenth Pennsylvania cavalry will
hold a reunion here on Thursday, "2d
Inst. There was a meeting of the citizens
last evening to make arrangements for
their entertainment. It is expected
that there will be from five to six hun
dred of them. It Is the desire of the
Nicholson people to give them a good
time.
Mrs. H. M. Williams, who has been
spending the summer with her daugh
ter, Mrs. John N. Williams, In Orange,
N. J., Is expected to return today. If the
weather is pleasant. "Grandma" Wil
liams has nearly completed 1'ier ninety
second yeur on this grand old foot
stool. AKCIIKAI.1).
Archbald Water company at Its last
meeting elected W'llllum Luw, of Avoca.
president: Thomas Law, secretary:
James J. Williams, treasurer, und John
Carroll, suiit-iinteiident.
All our 'ichool teachers are attend
ing the county institute this week.
A Republican rally will lie held to
morrow eveniiir in Linde's hull. Ad
dressee will be iritde by Attorney Ever
ett Warren. Hon. C. I. O'Mulley
und John F. Reynolds the Republi
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the progress of this science in the inoviiiK
of cam, lighting of Ktreet and houses ami
for general motive power." ll was in 17W
lhat QAl.VAXIi it'scoverei the action
of galvanism on the nervea by experiment
ing on a frog. For H year. pnlvanl-:n has
continued to grow in prominence na a cure
for (Unease.
LET IT BE THOROVOHLY fXDElt
8TOOD that Dr. Oreen Is u graduate In
medicine anil pharmacy, he ha. prescribed
for thousands of patients who have never
had on application of electricity, but ex
perience and study has convinced him. as
it has Marton. Rockwell, Maseey and oth
ers of prominence lhat electricity is the
KINO OK MEDICAL REMEDIES. Bear
in mind that proper electrical treatment,
with first-class appliances. Is NOT I'AIN
Fl'L. If you with to know the result of Dr.
Green's treatment for RLheumatlsm write
to E. E. Hoatlck, 2047 East Cumberland
street, Philadelphia, Pa., or pare Seabury
& Johnson, New York.
Dr. Green's Elecfro-Therapetotic Insfiftife,
607, 608 and 609 Mean Building, Scranton, Pa. .
Elevator Mywa Ntftit. -Opt Ifm a. m. to la tm.1 I f. m. to $ a. a. 7, j p.n. to o p.m.
can nominee for the leplsluture
from the Fourth 'district. Every one
who desires to hear llej money ques
tion and other issues of the cumpaign
intelligently discussed, should not fail
to lie present.
Division ti. ucient Order of Hibern
ians, held u successful entertainment
at Father Mai tie .v opera house on Mon
day evening. Several talented ladies
and :'eiiileineii from, this and the sur
rounding towns Interpreted the pro
gramme which was Well received.
MOOSIC.
The Ladies' Aid society of the Meth
odist Episcopal church will lv.;Ut un en
tertainment and sale of useful articles
commencing Thursday evening, to
night, and will lust three days.
II tin' Unby Is ( iiltiuu Teclli.
Mrs.' Winslow's Soothing Syrup has
been used for over flf,y 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 colic and is
the l est remedy for diarrhoea. Sold by
druggists in every part of the world.
Be sure and call for "Mrs. Winslow's
Soothing Syrup," and take no other
kind. Twenty-five cents a bottle.
See our window for wonderful values in
FALL SUITINGS.
We have Just secured a lot of elegant pat
terns In the newest checks and plaids th
finest goods made In this country. These
goods will be made to measure for $2,1.00
per suit, elegantly trimmed, put up In the
LATEST STYLES
and guaranteed to fit, and would cost you
133.00 to $40.00 elsewhere. Our competitors
ask how It's done. We answer In three
words: "Men," "Methods" and "Money."
These goods will probably not last a week;
we will have no more of them at these
prices, but we have, and will always have.
An Elegant Assortment
of all wool suitings, made to measure, from
114.00 up goods that you could not dupli
cate In ready-made for any less.
Wl rAVI ! Wyoming Avi
. l. OrtYUi Arcade Building.
i WVC'JLINE HHPS HEED COVEriM,
CONRAD
Has the stock sud van satisfy most
any eni
305 LACKAWANNA AVE.
MT. PLEASANT
COAL
AT RETAIL..
Cos) of the best quality for domestic us
and of all slses. Including Buckwheat and
Blrdseye, delivered lu any pari of the city
at the lowest price.
Orders received at the Office, first floor,
Commonwealth building, room No. ;
telephone No. 2G24. or at the mine, tele,
phone No. 272. will be promptly attended
to. Dealers supplied at the mine.
WM. T. SMITH.
CfclrfcMtrr'a Kn.lt.h DImmiiI Brant
Pennyroyal fills
UMtffnm and Vily Genuine,
titrc, aiwavd reliable, la Dice ak
l'ru'i.it fr nullify :tr$ h'n'i'.nk wii
tt'imf tirimU In Kcd ud UfiU Un'talltc'
raiH wih til ii rl'iltm. ToLe
nti athrn. lUtmt ianarrnUM ubu tn
dwtu uud iHtiUtions. At I)-uirinf. oret3d4.
i'i "tsmin Tei etrrloiilv. t tiruuniaJ ind
"Relk'f Up l.arftra. tn If.ur, it rrtura
Mutt. iMUi f"!iiioomU Wtmt faptr,
lr'ifler'l'krMliill'a..Uattlftn rtiimiiai
The boss of referenced, r.o charge for con
hultnllon, an Institute equl.ipt d with the
lulest achievements ot Motion. lviU'in,
Rnnney, Rockwell, Mchnde. Mcintosh
and others. Electro Sialic Machines, !al
vanic, Knradic, Klr.u.aldul (Mannctl ).
Clalvano Va-it.-rles. and eleetrades of ev
ery description.
We have the llncst X-Ray upparutus
mdde.
With electricity as a bais of treatment
we are succc ?pfu! In cases of R'ieuinatiJm,
'tout. 1'ara'ysK Eczema. Tumors, Skin
Troubles. Indigestion. r'Vfpepsl.i, the
Wastiim of Muscles. Poor Circulation, und
all Nervous Diseases for which electricity
is doing so much of lnle.
The blood clot causing Apoplexy nnd
Paralysis can be dissolved and carried
away by proper application of Culvunlsm
and Furadlsm.
Cures of Catarrh are being mnde by the
Inhalation of ozone from the Electro-stutlc
machine. ,
We might mention hundreds of troubles
which are amenable to electric treatment,
but space will not permit.
Dr. Green treats nil cases amenable to
elevtrlcal treatment. Is a graduate nnd ex
perienced practitioner of medicine, has the
best of references, and will charge noth
ing for confutation.
Those who cannot call should write for
Information.
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A magnificent collection of Oriental textiles consist
ing of over six hundred specimens of the Eastern Weavers'
Art is now on exhibition and for sale at 502 Lackawanna
avenue, corner Washington avenue. Every Rug is beauti
ful and many of them rare in coloring and design.
Come in and be convinced that the price asked for
them is so low that it will induce you to become the owner
of some more gems from The Orient.
JAPASESB A! C!B GOODS
Take a look at the varied assortmeut of Eastern Art
Pottery. Much of it is modern, but there are many rare an
tique pieces, including some Moragi Jars from Corea, Porce
lains. Bronzes and Beautiful Cloisonne, Carved Teakwood
Pedestals and Tabourettes. Also Bauares Ware from India.
R. W. WESTCOTT, JR., Direct Importer
503 ir3 502 LACMWAIU SAENUE, SCRANT01, PA.
Carpetings.
Choice assortment of the most carefully selected pat
terns in the highest grade of the leading manufacturers,
both domestic and foreign. Beautiful effects in combination
of colors with the shades which will be fashionable in the
coming season, including
COBELIN, MOSS. EMPIRE. NILE. ABSINTHE AND RESIDA
Experience, good judgment and a perfect knowledge
of the requirements for high class furnishing, have procured
a line of goods which for richness in effect, beauty and va
riety of design and exquisite blending of color have never
been surpassed.
flohair, Chenille, Wilton, Axminster, and
Smyrna, iu every sizelatest and most desired effects in
strictly first-class goods. Imported Silk and flohair
with Plain Centers and Fancy Borders, a perfect and
complete line. An inspection of our stock will repay you.
$. G. KERR, SON
THE DICKSON MANUFACTURINGCO
SCRANTON AND WILKES-BARRE. PA Mamifaotueara of
Locomotives, Stationary Engines, Boilers,
HOISTING AKD PUMPING MACHINERY.
For sale by JOHN H. PHELPS. Pharmacist, cor. Wyoming Avenua
Spruce Street, Scranton, Pa.
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g are limes when folks dou't have U
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a nel it tn you, however, on time s
S at wish store prii-es. Look S
5 tlirotiL'li this lint 'twill give a 5
2 hint of belter things. U
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COMHIKYSI Our Comfort de
HI ('KXTS. I imrnneiit has
'j--'"" ' ill the sue
ciHsfnl unit ot iinr other nix de
pMi'lnu'iitH. Kee the 75 cent
comfort we are selling at 49c
Hlunkets liegiu at-odc iu 10-4
hizt; ami rise to ijS.UO for heat
grade.
TAPESTRY BKl'SSEliS
rAKPKTS "jJiC. A YARD
SKWKII TO I VY.
Throe pat
terns, fif
tiH'ii hun
dred yurds
of tupesiry carpet, sewed ready to lay.
to bo Hold ut Mi, a Yard
IXGRAIXCAUPKTI No! It's not
2c. A YAK II. 2T'.,,ut .Tny
1 "i..i. pal terns
lire oll'crtd ui tins price, 20 c a Yard
"C AXD 10CI Visit our Tinware
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& CO.,
Lacka. Ave.
OcMraJ Office: SCRANTON, PA.
When In doubt what to use for
Ncrvaul Debility. Los of Power,
Impoltncy, Atrophy, Varicocele and
other weaknesses, Irom any cause,
use Sexine Pills. Drain, checked
and full vigor quickly restored.
If org lietod. tanb IroiblM remit hultr.
Mailed for$l.uU;boies(S.OO. With
$.'.00 order, we Rive a Ruarantee to
cure or refund the money. Addres.
PEAL MEDICINE CO., Cleveland, U.
and
BEDK00M
FlKUSim)
CO.MPIiliTK
FOR .'-.!(.
We have arranged to
fnrnlx an antique oak
finished suit with
cotton top mattress
spring 2 chairs 1
rocker und 12 yards carpet for 25.90
I'AULUK M IT I Mahogany finish-
K1.S.1KI. led frame our owu
make suit 5 pieces
covered in tapestry or brocatelle
$18t
ROCKER
A large wood seat col o
nial design, carved back,
worth $3.00, we're telling
at
MhYS I All Wool Cheviots, Ca.
CLOTHES liniere, Worsteds aud
I Unfinished Worsted a,
in Clothing Department. $8.50
FH!MTl lti; POLISH I Cedarine,
19c. A BOTTLE. b8t fu,
I tur polish,
worth 26c, regular now 19c
LACE t'l'RTAIXS I We Bhow more
9Sf. A PAIR. . two, bun-
ldred different
diilereut patterns. Something spec
ial at 88c
m
225 AND 227
WYOMING AVENUE.
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