THE 6CBA29TON TBIBUNB WEDITESDAT MOBNINtf. OCTOBER 21, - IStfft.
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WEST SIDE EVENTS.
Seml-Aonnal Banquet of the Cbi Upsilon
Society ol tit Washburn Street
Presbyterian Church Last Nlfht.
The Chi Upsllon society of the A ash
burn Street Presbyterian church held
one of their pleasurable semi-annual
banquets last evening in the Chi HijsI
lon room of the handsome building.
The room had been beautifully decorat
ed. The celling is ordinarily white in
color but last night it was almost hid
den by streamers of red and white and
blue. The tables were arranged Mn a
quadrangle with a quartette of prettily
haded parlor lamps cast soft light over
the scene.
, Those who sat at the banquet tables
were: Rev. and Mrs. J. It. Moltatt,
Nell Fellows, Elizabeth Heiser. Katie
Iiurall. Adda Davenport, Bess Harden
berg, Minerva Hupp, May Uelle Sweet
ser, Elizabeth J. C'arlyon, Bertha Luw
enstein, Florence Hunt, Lou Fellows,
Edith Williams. Grace R. Peck, John
Howell, Arch Mears, W. T. Burall, H.
A. Sweetzer, J. 8. Hutchinson, Howard
Williams. Turney F. Breese, C. 11. Hall,
Joseph T. Burall, Frederick U. Peters,
S. F. York, Chauncey H. Derby.
At o'clock the banqueting tables
bore their llrst course. This was fol
lowed by a very sumptions repast, for
which the Ladles' Aid society of the
church was responsible. S. F. York,
president of the society, presided over
the post prundiul exercises. In his
opening address Mr. York gave an elo
quent word of welcome, and In well
chosen terms siuilie of the years of
work of the society. He called upon
Judson Hutchison, whose tonst was
"Our Country." During his disserta
tion Mr. Hutchison reel ted several ap
propriate gems of poetry to Illustrate
his sentiments. Ho said that in time
of peace the true patriot Is he who
bends every energy toward the public
welfare; who devotes his personal abil
ity to its full scope.
After this Emerson D. Owen recited
Eugene Fields "Little Boy Blue," and
other little tear drops and laughter
bubbles. H. C. Hall talked on "Poll-
..tlcs." His was a very studious effort.
"He mentioned the power for good gov
ernment which the public school ex
acts. John Howell followed with a
toast on the "Past, Present and Fu
ture." The speaker changed his theme
to topics of the day and gave an in
teresting ten minutes discourse.
"The 'Mutderer." was recited by Em
erson Owen and after a toast, well de
livered by Turvey Hreese on the sub
ject, "Retouching,"' the banquet closed.
It was a pleasing event. Peters, York
and company furnished pretty menu
cards.
A SURPRISE PARTY,
Mr. and Mrs. Ell Houser were ten
dered a surprise party at their resi
dence, 511 North Sumner avenue, Mon
day evening. It was a very pleasant
affair and was attended by the. fol
lowing: Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Grass,
Mrs. Hinkle, Mrs. Krleger, -Miss Ida
Kapp, Miss Emma Whetstone, Miss
Emma Krager, Miss Dora Stlnlker,
Miss Mnry Hhott, Miss Henretta Field
ing, Miss Inis Whetstone, Miss Lillian
Gross, Miss Laura Lewis, Charley
Weber, Fred Krnger, John Denn,
Oeorge Krager, Charles A. Puihel,
Thomas Moser, Christy Heeled, Fred
Bcling, George Richardson, John
Btrucker, L. H. Stone, Oeorge Allen.
Refreshments were served and music
and dancing, games and lilnginyr were
Indulged in.
DEATH OF JAMES W. JAMES.
James W. James, who was Injured
about three weeks ago in the Oxford
mine, died yesterday afternoon at his
home In Docker's court from his In
juries. The accident was an explosion
and the terrible burns received caused
untold suffering to the unfortunate
man. He was popular with a host of
acquaintances. Aberdare, Wales, was
Mr. James' birthplace and he was 37
years of age. His wife and two daugh
ters, Lizzie and Annie, survive. The
deceased was a member of the Knights
of Malta, Electric commandery; An
cient Order Hrltons, and the Oxford
mine fund. The funeral will be Friday
at 2.30 o'clock at the Jackson Street
Baptist church. Interment will be made
in Washburn street cemetery.
EPWORTH LEAGUE SOCIAL.
The Epworth league of the Simpson
Methodist 'Episcopal church will tomor
row evening hold a social at the home
of Mr. and Mrs. Will Chase, of North
Bromley avenue. This will be the first
of a series of home socials. The league
will charge ten cents admission to each.
In this way they hope to materially de
crease the church debt.
ASKED TO RECONSIDER.
At a meeting of the members of the
First Welsh Baptist church last even
ing called for the purpose of acting on
Pastor W. S. Jones' resignation. A
THESE CHILLY AUTUMN DAYS MUST BE A
11
We place ourselves In your way
and want your next clothing pur
chase, especially if you want good
clothing, with style and character,
and at a very moderate price.
If the clothing we furnish you is
hot as you want it in every particu
lar, return anal get your money.
Tit SAMTERS
s
ten Hii Mlsrij
of th? Siibtirbs.
motion was carried to the effect that
Mr. Jones reconsider the resignation.
B. Hughes presided over the meeting.
All was harmony. There was much
discussion over the method of ballot
ing. This was Anally done by standing
vote. As Mr. Jones has accepted a call
to a church In Wales his future action
will be interesting.
NEWS NOTES AND PERSONALS.
Mail Carrier John H. Phillips Is on
vacation.
Miss May Eaton, of Tenth street,
has returned from a visit at Wllkes
Barre. The choir of the Plymouth Congrega
tional church will give an entertain
ment Friday evening.
Walter H. Jones Is spendlnnMi few
days' vacation from studies at Blooms
burg State Normal school with his par
ents, Mr. nnd Mrs. H. D. Jones, of
North Hyde Park avenue.
John JnmeB fell off the house of Es
dras Howell, of Washburn street, yes
terday afternoon. He was not badly
injured.
West Side Business Directory.
HARRIET J. DAVIS, FLORIST.-Cut
flowers and funeral designs a specialty:
1M South Main avenue; two doors from
Jackson street.
SECOND HAND FURNITURE. Cash for
anything you have to sell. Furniture.
Stoves, Tools, etc. Call and see the
stock of J. C. King, 701 to 70 West Lack
awanna avenue. ,
PROVIDENCE.
A Democratic rally under the aus
pices of the Bryant and Sewall club
wub held In O'Donnell's hall, on Ouk
street, last evening. The attendance
was very small, not over 150 persons
being present. Dennis Gannon, "the
boy orator of the Notch," wns elected
chairman of the evening. In accept
ing the honor, he took occasion to make
a short address. The speakers of the
evening were T. H. C. Maloney, S. H.
Sickler and John P. Gulnan.
Miss Nan Mulley. of North Main
avenue, has returned from a visit to
Brooklyn.
Ellas Sargant, of the Olyphant Boule
vard, was seriously injured yesterday
morning by a fall of rock In the Mar
vine shaft. Mr. Sargant Is a miner and
was burring a piece of rock, when the
mass fell, crushing him beneath it.
Charles Miller, of Ferdinand street,
had his hand badly smashed by a
piece of rock falling on It, in the Cay
uga shaft.
John Golden, of Legget's street, had
the little finger of his right hand nearly
severed yesterday morning by a butch
er knife in the hands of a younger
brother.
Mrs. Jane 'Williams, of Wayne ave
nue, sustained a painful injury to one
of her lingers yesterday morning. She
wns shutting a heavy door when in
some manner her linger became caught
hetween the door nnd frame, and near
ly halt of the first joint was severed.
The Christian Endeavor choir, of this
place, will meet tomorrow evening in
the Presbyterian church, Instead of
this evening, as was announced in the
last meeting.
A Republican rally will be held in
Company II Armony Friday evening.
Several prominent speakers will be
present.
Alfred Carwadlne, of Spring street, is
rapidly recovering from his recent in
juries. The members of the Mozart Glee club
will meet this evening at the home of
Frank Richards, on Second street.
GREEN RIDGE.
Mrs. Glover, of Delaware street, who
has been sick some time, died yester
day morning at 10 o'clock.
Mrs. Twining, of Capouse avenue, Is
entertaining her mother, of New York
city.
Mrs. Pratt, of Green Ridge street. Is
entertaining her sister, Mrs. Campbell,
and her two daughters, of Lenoxville,
Pa., and also Mrs. Horton, of Westfleld,
Pa.
Mrs. Gllroy nnd hei two sons, from
Wllllnmsport, have moved in Mr.
Wright's new house, corner Delaware
street and Monsey avenue.
A new piano has been brought to No.
28 school.
The parlor of the Asbury Methodist
Episcopal church was well filled with
guests last evening, the occasion being
the anniversary of the marriage of Rev.
Mr. Chaffee and wife, and also of Mrs.
Chaffee's birthday. The evening was
thoroughly enjoyed by all present.
Miss Bessie Duff, of New York, whd
has been visiting Miss Llllle Jones, of
Monsey avenue, has returned home.
Berry Uthman, of Breaker street, has
gone to New York on a busings trip.
Football.
The South Side second team accepts
the challenge of the Washington avenue
Stars for a game on Oct. 25 on the
Stillwater grounds. O. Franz, manag
er; Thomas Flaherty, captain.
Try Jordan'! one-half minute stews.
Hi
Hatl&ri and Furaiita
SOUTH SIDE NEWS.
Tenth Annual Ball o! William Connell
Hose Company at Music Hall"Mar
rlaje of a Former Sooth Side Man.
The tenth annual ball of the William
Connell Hose company was held at
Music hall last night. Social evrnts
conducted under the auspices of this
popular and efficient organization are
never lacking In pleasure and enjoy
ment. There was a large gathering in
attendance, and among the pleasure
seekers were many firemen from other
companies of the city.
Music was furnished by a part of
Bauer's orchestra. Charles Haskins
was prompter, and the committee hav
ing charge of the arrangements com
prised the following members: John
Gibbons, D. P. Battle. Charles Slmrell.
James Keosh, E. C. Slmrell. C. J.
Ruddy, D. J. Burke, Thomas F. Don
Ian. Richard J. Farrell, Andrew J.
White, Edward Crane, Charles W.
Stone and John Fink.
THOMAS ATKINSON MARRIED.
Concerning a former South Sider,
yesterday's Wllkes-Barre News-Dealer
has this to say: "The many friends of
Thomas F. Atkinson, the well-known
shinning clerk at Galland, Kramer &
Galland's factory, will be surprised to
learn that he was quietly married on
Monday afternoon to Miss Laura Mai
lind, of this city. The ceremony wus
performed by Rev. Father Broderlck,
Miss Ottie Wlnt was bridesmaid and
P. J. Collins, the clothier, was best
man. The happy couple has gone away
on a wedding tour. The couple has the
best wishes of hosts of friends.
Y. W. C. A. NOTES.
The South Side Young Women's
Christian association have completed
preparations for an association rally to
be held Thursday evening. Oct. 22,
which opens the winter's work. Pro
fessor Oeorge Howell, city superin
tendent, will deliver an address. Miss
Elsie Vandervort, solo contralto at the
Klin Park church. Miss Margaret Clark,
pianist, and Miss Edith Norton, read
er, are among the participants.
The I. W. T. club is in a flourishing
condition and will meet at the usual
place on Friday evening. All young
women are Invited to come and spend
a pleasant hour.
The Juniors meet every Friday af
ternoon at 4 o'clock. They are making
extensive plans for an entertainment
to be given on the first Friday In No
vember. On Hallow'een the members will en
joy a unique social of an old fashioned
character consisting of ghost marches,
stories, etc.
Miss Van Nort, the efficient secretary,
accompanied by Miss Lena Linn, and
Miss Lizzie Stahlreber will attend the
state convention at Harrisburg, Oct. 23.
SHORTER PARAGRAPHS OF NEWS.
Miss Nealon, of Carbondnle, Is the
guest of Miss Emma Dunleavy.of Pitts
ton avenue.
The funeral of Mathew Noll, whose
sudden death was reported yesterday,
will take place this afternoon from the
family residence on Prospect avenue.
A ball will be conducted at Music
hall on Monday night, Oct. 26, under
the auspices of the Engineers and
Brakemen's association of the Lacka
wanna Iron and Steel company.
The choir of the Evangelical Church
of Peace will hold a concert at Germa
nia hall next Monday evening.
The funeral of John H. Senker will
be held tomorrow morning from the
home of his mother, 512 Stone avenue.
A high mass of requiem will be cele
brated at St. Mary's German church
nnd Interment will be made In the
Twentieth ward cemetery.
The funeral of Mrs. Tully Gallagher,
of Mlnooka, wjll be held tomorrow
morning at 9 o'clock. A high mass of
requiem will be celebrated In St. Jo
seph's church and Interment will be
made In Mlnooka cemetery.
Peter Moran, of Stone avenue, and
Miss Mary Ann Gannon, of upper Pros
pect avenue, were married at 2 o'clock
yesterday afternoon. In St. Joseph's
church, Mlnooka, by Rev. D. W. Mc
Carthy. DUNMORE.
Miss Bessie Seagraves has returned to
Phlllipsburg, after spending a lew
weeks at the home of Mrs. C. Seagraves
of Grove street.
The meat market of J. B. Hobday,
on Brook street, is receiving a new coat
of paint.
M. H. Wolf, of Carbondale, Intends to
open the building on Drinker street,
next to the postofflce, with a full line
of hardware. He will be in readiness
for business about Oct. 28.
There will be a big Republican muss
meeting In Odd Fellows' hail Friday
evening which will be addressed by
some prominent speakers.
The Christian Endeavor society of
the Dudley Street Baptist churcn will
hold a social at the home of Mr. and
Mrs. Hughes, on Blakely street, on Fri
day evening, Oct. 23. This Is to be
called a "hit and miss" social and
promises to be the most fu:i-making
event of the season. A hearty Invita
tion la extended to everybody.
The time of services In St. Mark's
church has been changed to the regu
lar time. The evening service will be
at 7.30 p. m instead of 4 p. m.
Mrs. Bradley Woodhull, of Adams
avenue, who received severe Injuries
to her knee a few days ago. Is able
to be out again and hopes are enter
tained of her entire recovery.
Manley's hall was packed to its ut
most capucity last night to hear the
world-famed entertainer, Ralph Bing
ham. The weather was very dreary,
but this did not deter the people from
attending his comical dialect sketches
and humorous recitations, which elicit
ed great applause. His violin solos
held the vast audience spell-bound.
John Corcoran, of East Drinker street,
had his leg badly squeezed between
two cars at Spencer's mines yesterday
while engaged in the act of coupling the
cars.
The Young Ladles' Missionary circle
of the Presbyterian church will serve
an oyster supper in the church parlors
on Tuesday evening, Oct. 27.
The articles of the Dunmore branch
of Needle-workers' Guild of America
will be placed on exhibition at the home
of Mrs. King, of Cherry street, between
the hours of 2 and S p. m., Thursday
evening. After which they will be dis
tributed by the president, Mrs. King,
assisted by the secretary, Mrs. George
B. Smith.
Mrs. C. E. Potter will open her eve
ning school at 212 North Blakely street,
Dunmore, Monday evening, Oct. 26,
1896.
- TAYLOR.
The Republicans of this borough are
making arrangements for a grand Re
publican rally to be held at Weber's
rink on Saturday, Oct. 24. Some of the
best orators In the county will be
there to discuss the Issues of the cam
paign. Trie board of health wilt meet this
evening.
A very exciting game of hand ball
was played at O'Malley's court. Provi
dence, on Saturday afternoon between
the champions Rickaby and Dove, of
Old Forge, and Jennings and McGowan,
of Providence, for $100 a side. The
game was won by Rickaby and Dove by
a score of 41 to 39. At the close of the
game articles were drawn and signed
by both parties (or another, which will
be played this afternoon at the same
place' for $100 a side. As each party
has won one this game will decide
who should the championship honors.
The Old Forge boys feel confident of
winning.
The concert Monday evening for the
benefit of Abel Jones, who was burned
out some time ago was largely at
tended. A large number from here
took part, besides the Anthracite Glee
club.
Last evening the marriage of Harry
Williams and Mrs. D. Heacham took
place at the Pyne.
Miss May A mot, of Plttston, visited
friends In this place on Monday.
Mrs. Charles Atkins, of Old Forge,
visited Mrs. John W. Reese, on Union
street, yesterday.
Mrs. William Reese, of Union street,
Is seriously 111 at her home.
EISTEDDFOD AT PLYMOUTH.
Competitions That Have Been Ar
ranged for Christmas Day.
The programme for the eisteddfod to
be held at Plymouth on Christmas Day
by the Welsh Presbyterian. Welsh and
English Baptist and Welsh and Eng
lish Congregational Sunday schools will
be as folio ws :
MUSIC.
1. For chorus of mixed voIcps, not less
than twenty-live nor over thirty In num
ber, "Let the Hills Resound" (by B. Rich
ards) ; priie tM.
2. Kor male party, not over sixteen In
number, "Sleep, l.udy. Sleep," (by L. O.
Emerson); prize $10.
3. For Juvenile choir, not less than thirty
nor over forty In number, to be under 15
years of nge; autlluiuiit tenor and bass
will lie allowed eiu'h choir; "Waiting for
the Promise," Uospel Hymns No. 5; priie
$15.
i. Quartet, "Sleep. Gentle Lady," by H.
R. Bishop; prize $4.
5. Trio, alto, tenur and bass, "Disdainful
of Diiixer" (Juilus); prize
6. Duet, soprano uiul nlto, "O Morning
Land" (Oospel Hymns No. S); prize $2.!iu.
7. C'uteh, for three or four persons, of
their own selection; prize 3.
8. Soprano solo, "over the Stone" (Songs
of Wales); prize $2.
9. Contralto solo, "O Rest in the Lord"
(Elijah); prize $'.'.
10. Tenor solo. "If with All Your Hearts"
(Klijuh); prize. $2.
11. Has solo, "With Pious Hearts"
(Judas); prize $2.
12. Piano solo for persons under 18 years
of age, "Faust Grand.-'March" (Getze In
structor); first prize J1.5W, second prize 50
cents.
13. To persons over 45 years of age who
will sing a hymn tune of their choosing;
prize
14. Solo for children under 12 years of
age. ",fy Mother's Prayer" (Uospel
Hymns No. ); first prize $1, second prize
CO cents.
PROSB AND POETRY.
13. Essay, "The Best 'Method of Sunday
School Work,", not to exceed twenty pages
of foolscap; prize fl.
10. Poetry, "our Country," not to exceed
forty lines; prize $2.
17. Recitation. "Cntelalne Expelled"
(Standard Recitations 'No. 10; prize $2.
18. Welsh recitation, "Yr Ystorm;"
prize $2.
19. Address, "Influence of a Father Upon
a Chllil," limited to five minutes' time;
prize $2.
2u. Debate, "Resolved, That Circum
stances Make the Man," limited to ten
minutes' time; prize $2.
CONDITIONS.
Nog. in, 16, 19 and 20 are open to Welsh
and English.
Tho Welsh recitation, "Yr Ystorm," Is
the one that contestants must recite.
All comiiosltlons must be In tho hands
of tho adjudicator by Dee. 12. Also names
of all competitors In the hands of the sec
retary by Dee. 12 .
Competitors allowed their own accom
panist, or the one furnished by the com
mittee. First prize compositions shnll be the sole
properly of 'the committee; all others will
be returned on receipt of postage.
Programme with recitation, etc., may
be had from the secretary on receipt of
stamp.
In the event of the absence of a success
ful contestant the price of ft reserved seat
ticket will be deducted from the prize.
Disputes arising from causes that may
not be settle under these conditions shall
be referred to the general committee for
final settlement. '
William T. Jones, secretary, Plymouth.
Adjudicator on prose and poutry. Rev.
Charles Jones, box 75, Nnntlcoke; adjudi
cator on music, Morgan C. Jones, Wllkes
Barre. NEW RAILROAD TO DALLAS. .
First Train Will be Ran Over It About
December 1.
The Wllkes-Barre and Northern rail
road between Luzerne borough and
Dallas, Is about completed and will be
operated on Dec. 1. Work will be re
sumed In the spring nnd the line put
through to Harvey's lake. It was at
first Intended that It should be an elec
tric road, but the promoters were un
able to secure the right of way through
several tracts of land and after several
futile efforts to secure the route desired
the Idea of an electric road was aban
doned and the company was reorgan
ized and named the Wllkes-Barre and
Northern railroad, instead of the
Wilkes-Barre and Harvey's Lake Elec
tric road.
A charter for building the road was
applied for nnd grnnted lost February.
The contract for grading tho road was
awarded to Contractor Robert Mitchell,
of Plalnsvllle, and as soon as spring
opened work wns begun. The time
schedule will be. arranged so as to con
nect with the cars of the Wyoming
Traction company on the Luzerne bor
ough line. The company will also build
a station at Dallas for the accommoda
tion of Its patrons. It is believed that
the road will ultimately be operated by
electricity.
TOURNAMENT SATURDAY NIGHT.
Will Be Conducted bv ExccWior Ath
Ictic Club in Music Hall.
A tournament will be conducted next
Saturday night In Music hall by the
Excelsior Athletic club.
Beside a number of local boxers, WU
llschek and Young, of Philadelphia, and
John IeKenna, Hob White and Tim
McDermott will take part in the vari
ous bouts arranged.
English Capital for American In
vestments. Important to Americans seeking Eng
lish capital for new enterprises. A list
containing the names and addresses of
350 successful promoters who have
placed over 100,000,000 sterling In for
eign Investments within the last six
years, and over 18,000,000 for the seven
months of 1895. Price 5 or $25,payable
by postal order to the London and Uni
versal Bureau of Investors, 20, Cheap
side, London, E. C. Subscribers will
be entitled by arrangements with the
directors to receive either personal or
letters of Introduction to any of these
successful promoters. '
This list Is first class In every re
spect, and every man or firm whose
name appears therein may lie depend
ed upon. For placing the following It
will be found Invaluable Bonds or
Shares of Industrial, Commercial and
Financial Concerns, MorUrnge Loans,
Sale of Lands, Patents or Mines.
Dlrectors-SIR EDWARD C. ROSS.
HON. WALTER C. PEPYS,
CAPT. ARTHUR 8TIFFE,
Copyright.
Leave Buffalo 6.35 a. m., arrive Chi
cago 9.00 p. m., via Nickel Plate Road.
Jordan's b'kw't cakes, sausage 10c.
TUNKHANNOCK.
' Ruel and Fred Billings were In
Wllkes-Barre yesterday on business.
The funeral of William Custard, the
suicide, took place Monday afternoon
from his late residence on Turnpike
street.
Dr. Watklns. of Mehoopany, contem
plates going to Wllkes-Barre where he
will open a drug store and practice his
profession.
The Young Ladies' Shakespeare club
will meet tonight with, Miss Elisabeth
KIttrldge.' . - V i.
Mareey D. Miller was la Bcraatoa
THE
LEADER
124-126 Wyoming Ave.
Will place on sale the following extra
ordinary values and we can safely
say the goods we place before the
public are 25 per cent, cheaper than
same class of merchandise can be
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assure you that every dollar's worth
of our stock Is new and all of it tno
latest styles and newest ideas and
at prices that should attract atten
tion. 5 gross Curatena, skin and complexion
soap, regular price 25c. per cake;
Leader's Price, 3 cakes for 24c, and
every purchaser of 3 cakes receives
a premium, chulce between 4 dozen
silver plated forks, table spoons,
dozen tea spoons, or 1 sugar shell
and 1 butter knife.
One lot of fnncy Silks, goods usually
retail at 75c. and 85c. a yard; choice
of any 49c.
100 remnants fine Dress Goods, In
lengths running from two to five
yards, at about 25c. on the dollar.
85 pieces all-wool fancy Dress Goods,
these goods sold early in the season
at 4Gc. and DOc; Leader's Price, 25c.
25 pieces fancy Boucle Dress Goods, In
all the newest colorings, retail all
over the country at 60c; Leader's
Price, 37c.
75 pieces plain and figured Black Dress
Goods, guaranteed every thread
wool, In three lots:
Lot one, worth 50c; Leader's Price,
25c.
Lot two, worth 00c; Leader's Price,
29c.
Lot three, worth 80c; Leader's Price,
39c
Children's Cloth Caps, Leader's Price,
19c.
Children's Cloth Caps, Leader's Price,
25c.
Fancy Hats, for misses and children;
Leader's Price, 39c, and 49c.
Ladies' Alpines at 39c. 49c, 69c, 69c,
and 98c. These goods are 25 per
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20 pieces 10-4 Bleached Sheeting, regu
lar price, 16c; Leader's Price, 12V4c
25 pieces yard-wide Bleached Muslin,
regular price, 6ftc.; Leader's Price,
4c
50 pair extra heavy 10-4 grey and white
Blankets, $1.25 kind; Leader's Price,
85c.
CO Ladles' Beaver Capes, braid trimmed
and velvet collar, worth $2.00;
Leader's Price, $1.19.
25 Ladles Beaver single and double
Capes, nicely trimmed, worth $3.00;
Leader's Price, $1.99.
48 Ladles' Plush Capes, fur trimmed,
lined throughout, worth $4.00; Lead
er's Price, $2.99.
24 Ladles' Black Beaver Jackets, new
collar and sleeves, all sizes, worth
$4.60; Leader's Price. $2.74.
30 ladies figured Brilliantlne Skirts,
lined throughout and velveteen
bound, worth $1.49; Leader's Price,
95c.
4 dozen ladies' foncy Flennelette Skirts,
nicely made, worth 35c; Leader's
' Price, 25c
R dozen ladles' fine Dressing Sacques, In
eiderdown and fancy trimmed flan
nelette, worth $1.00; Leader's Price,
69c.
10 dozen ladles' Muslin Gowns, mother
hubbard yoke and cambric ruffle,
worth 60c; Leaders Price, 35c.
20 dozen ladles' Muslin Skirts, with
cluster of tucks and wide hem,
worth 60c; Leader's Price, 29c.
100 ladies' heavy ribbed Vests and
Pants, fleece lined vests, long
sleeves, all sizes, worth 25c; Lead
er's Price, 15c.
26 dozen men's heavy white and natural
Merino Shirts and Drawers, in all
sizeB, worth 39c; Leader's Price, 25c.
100 26-inch Silk Gloria Umbrellas, with
paragon frame, steel rod and hard
wood stick, every one warranted,
worth $1.49; Leader's Price, 98c.
6 gross Castile Soap, large size bars;
Leader's Price, 4a
yesterday In the Interest of the Gray
Candy company.
John Remington, who has been sick
for some time is convalescent and his
daughter Nora hns returned to Florida.
Daniel Wheellock, who for the past
five years resided In California, re
turned to Tunkhnnnock yesterday af
ternoon for a visit with relatives. He
will remain until after election.
H. C. Van Meter Is spending some
time with his family at this plure.
At a regular meeting of the Masons
Monday evening Fred Billings took the
first degreee nnd Aaron Brown the
third: F. B. Frlsbie and A. E. Mowry,
of Meshopen, and Cory Kresky, of
Scranton, also attended the meeting.
Nnxen hns at last come to the front
with a newspaper. The Vldette. t a
a Republican sheet. C. M. Shumway
Is the proprleor and editor In c-hltf.
The management states that arrange
ments have been made for Items from
the county seat which will, of course,
add to the value of the journal.
If the llaby Is Catting Teeth.
Mrs. Wlnslow's Soothing Syrup has
been used for over fifty years by mil
lions of mothers for their children
while teething, with perfect success. It
soothes the child, softens the gums,
allays all pain, cures wind colic and Is
the best remedy for diarrhoea. Sold by
druggists in every part of the world.
Be sure and call for "Mrs. Wlnslow's
Soothing Syrup," and take no other
kind. Twenty-five cents a bottle.
CASTORIA
For Infanti and Children.
IN
CLOTHING
We cannot only boast of prices extraor
dinary low, but also for fit, quality, style,
cut and general appearance of every gar
ment. This is an entire new department
and is replete with all that is new and up-to-date
ideas bought with great ear from
manufacturers of .repute only, which
gives us the right to .
g y
' 3 -ft hi 0
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3
TOP COATS of English Covert Cloth. We
have a special flue assortment of nobby
cut garments, well made and lined as
low as $10.00; others up to $18,00. This
department is in charge of Mr. D. E. De
lany, formerly of Messrs. Martin 4k De
lany. $g.oo BUYS a fine Blue or Black Cheviot
Back Suit, single or double breasted,
latest cut, properly trimmed and fin
ished, guaranteed absolutely fast color,
better for $10. $12 and $15.
SCOTCH TWEED 81T1TB In Plaids and
Stripes. There hi that smart tailor tone
In these suits coupled to all that Is re
fined and cor rect In tone and the prices
range from $12.00 to $18,110.
no fn
MS i ELECTRIC fIXIIS,
Steam and Hot Water Heating
FURNACE WORK.
THE
INT f CONNELL CO..
434UCKAWAMIM WEilUl
HfCULIHE HMDS HEED COVERING.
CO NRAD
Bat the stock soil can satisfy most -say
one
305 LACKAWANNA AVE.
DUPONTS
IIHIDG, BUSTING MO SPORTING
POWDER
Manufactured at the Wapwallopen Mill
Luierne county. Pa., and at Wil
mington, Delaware.
HENRY BELIN, Jr.
General Afent for the Wyoming; District.
WYOMING AVENUE. Scraatoo, Pa,
Third National Bank Building.
AGENCIES:
THOS. FORD. Plttston. Pa,
JOHN B. SMITH & BON. Plymouth, Pa.
E. W. MULLIGA.V, Wilkes-Barrt, Pa.
Agents for tho Repauno CbemlcnJ Cobs
iaav's Illgh Explosives.
CALL UP 3682i
CO.
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OFFICE AND WAREHOUSE,
TO li MERIDIAN STREBT.
M. W. COLLINS, Manager.
MEDICAL
LADIES' Quickest Relief.
Dr. King's Celebrated Cotton Root PIIU.
never fall, absolutely reliable, safe and Barm,
lose. By mail $1.00; particulars free.
KINO REMEDY CO.,
la WUiuusi Street. New Veek City.
wKffler
' a.
Grc:l Social Sis of
ORIENTAL RUCS CARPETS
AT 124 WASHINGTON AVE.,
BY MICHAELIAN BROS. CO , of Armenia.
We will otter err flue Persian Rugs and
lorkiea Carpets, onr this fall's importation,
at M per cent leas i han their actual raloe.
It will be to your Interest a treat deal to sea
our collection and examine oar prices if yoa
seed nice ttag at a bargain.
ACADEMY OF MUSIC.
WesoMdiyaadTboreday, Oct aiss)
JOHN W. ISHAITS
Great Big Joyous Surprise,
I
6 5 Ent ertalning : Artists 6 5
PRICES-Oalltry, igc; Balcony, age and
Met Orchestra Circle, sect Orchestra aad
Parlor Chairs. 7 sc.
ACADEMY OF MUSIC,
Friday aad Saturday, Oct aj-aa
On Fflday erasing JAMK9 VOUKO will pre
seat with gorgeous scenio embellish- ,
meats, 8hakopeare'a
" HAMLET. "
On Hatarday eonlng Mr. Yonng will be ssea
In that rom.ntto and impreasive comedy,
DAVID GARRICK,
To be followed by the merry comedy nf
Katharine and Pet race.." -With mirth and
laughter let Oil Wrinkle come, Ur. Young
is aael.ted by Mies Rid Louise Jobnton and a
company of oomsetent aad well chosen olay
er. Price -Gallery I60, balcony St and 8&0,
orchestra circle GOo: parlor chairs and orob
tra 76c.
SPECIAL
THE FROTHINGHAM.
Wagnr ARela, Lsaesand Manager.
Joba L. Kerr, Acting Manager.
FRIDAY EVENING, OCT. 23,
Miss ADA REHAN
Under the direction of Mr. Augnstln Dalv,
la her world renowned creation of
KATHERINB, In Bhakeapear'
Merriest Comedy,
TAMING THE SHREW
UIm Rehan will be supported by the faror
Ite members of Mr. Daly's Company.
PRICB8 goc, 7gc, Sieo, Si:go aad Is.cw,
according to location, Bale of seat open
Wedueeday, Oct XI, at a m.
DAVIS1 THEATER
Thursday,' Friday tod Saturday, October
22, 23 and 21
T. J, GRIMES'
6rond Spectacular Novelty,
A MAMMOTH PRODUCTION embraclot a
Wealth of Magnificent Mc.nery, Beautiful
TraaiforatatlMs, Oaszllag Uoetnmes, De
lightful Moalo.
Admission 10, 20 or 30 Cents.
Two performances daily. Doors open at
l. and 7. Curtain rises at 2.3 and 1.11
NOW ON
EXHIBITION
At 400 and 402 Lacks. Ave.
Combined with Prof. Bergers Wonderful'
AUTOMATIC EXPOSITION, for a few day
only. Oreateet. grandest, moat lngnnlou.
elaborate andscisnti&c collection of automstio
works In the world. Complication of ma
chlncry, unparalleled monument of gonlu,
skill and patlenc. Everybody hould see
them. Open a. m. to 10 p. m.
Admlision to all. Inrlnifing reeerred seats
for ladles, ONLY 10 CENTS.
KEEP COMFORTABLE
And You Will ba Happy,
The way to beep your home comforta
ble at thlstcagjo of Ibe year
Is to buy one of our
Gas or Oil Heaters
Just the thing for your dining
room in the morning, or your bath
room, and in fact any plaee you
want a little heat without start
ing yottr furnace or boiler.
We have over 20 styles sizes of
gas heaters, and 10 or more of Oil
Heaters. Without question the
best assortment in the city.
FOOTE S SHEAR CO.,
118 WaSHIWGTOI HVEKJ1
Spring House
HEART LAKE, SUSQ'A CO.
U. I CBOFUT, PROPRIETOR
THIS HOUSE is strictly temperance, Is
new and well furnished and OPENED TO
THE PUBLIC THE YEAR ROUND, la
located midway between Binghamton anj
Bcranton, on the Montrose and Lacka
wanna Railroad, sis mile from D., L.
W. R. R. at Alford Station, and five mites
from Montrose; capacity eighty-five,
three minutes' walk from railroad station.
House situated 100 feet from th lake,
wide veranda extend th entire length
of th bouse, which Is 100 feet.
Row Boats, Fishlnc Tackle, Etc.
Free to Uueitg.
Altitude about 1.000 feet, equalling In this
respeet th Adirondack and CaUklll
Mountains.
Fin groves, plenty of shade and beautl.
f ul scenery, making a Bummer Resort ur..
excelled In beauty and cheapness.
Dancing pavilion, swings, croquet
grounds, etc. COLD flPRINO WATER
AND PLENTY OP MILK.
Rate $7 to t to Per Week. Ii.go Per Day.
Excursion tickets sold at all stations ea
Da L W. Unas.
Ftrtsr snwsts aU train
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