The Scranton tribune. (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, October 31, 1896, Page 7, Image 7

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    TIIE CB ANTON TMBUITE SAIURDaT" MOBNINl. OCTOBER 31. 1S98.
NeWs
WEST SIDE EVENTS.
Resolutions Passed by the West Side
Bank Directors on the Death
of Hon. D. M. Jones.
At a regular meeting of the directors
of the Vft Side bank, held Wednes
day owning. Oct. 28. the following
resolutions were unanimously adopted:
Wo, directors, personally and as a body,
slneer.-ly mourn the death of Hon. D.
M Jones. The deceased, as a director or
the West Side bark for fifteen years, as
sisted materially In the .growth and de
velopment of the Institution; he weever
watchful of its Interests, wise, ni. . far
seeing in his counsel, conservative and
correct In his judgment and a tower of
Etn-iitrih In ai.y emersc-ncy. V. sliull
miss his xenial presence, and ids many
excellent traits will femain with us in
happy remembrance, i
W e direct the resolutior.il to be pub
lished in the daily papers and that an n
Kiossed copy of these, duly nt'.esteJ by
the otlleers of the bank, be delivered to the
family of the deceased.
Fl.'XERAL OF JOHN MACKRETH.
The funeral of the late John Mack
reth, who died at his home on Pouth
Sumner avenue on Thursday, will oc
cur tomorrow afternoon at 2.30 o'cljck
from his late home. The remains will
be taken to St. II ark's Lutheran
church on Washburn street where Rev.
A. P. Il:imrr will conduct the services.
Mr. Mnel:r th had n shun I'lm ss, heln
only live days ill. He ha3 Ien a resi
dent of the West Side for many years.
nr.il was 67 years of Hue. His birth
'place was England. P-ceased was a
member of Knie.l.ts of I'ythlus. Sons of
St. Genre and other .similar societies.
He Is survived by a wife and four child
ren. They are Mrs. Charles Keller,
Lillian, Hi urge and John Maekroth, all
of this city. Mr. Muckrcth was a man
of sterling worth, and could count every
acquaintance ns his friend. Interment
will be made in the Washburn street
, eunetery.
FITXERAL OF AX AGED MAX.
The funeral obseques over the re
mains of the late David Davis, of Cor
bett avenue, the well-known and aged
resident of Hellevvue, wore conducted
yesterday afternoon from the family
home. The funeral was largely attend
ed by numerous friends of the family.
The services were conducted by Rev.
John T. Moirls, pastor of the Hellevue
Welsh C. M. church. He paid a hish
tribute the manly qualities and Chris
tian traits which the deceased had
shown through life. The (lowers were
especially tine. The remains were con
'eyed to the Washburn street cemetery
where Interment was made. The pall
bearers were. John H. Williams, Ueoige
Jones, David Samuel. Archie Armor,
John Thomas and UK hard James.
CASE OF FALSE TUETEXSES.
Carl Cuslck, a resident of the West
filde, wus broucht before Alderman
Owen D. John last evening on a charge
of false pretenses, preferred against
him by Thomas O. Thomas, a grocery
man who resides on Garfield avenue.
Home time ago Cuslck went to the
store of Mr. Thomas und ordered a bill
of goods for which he could not pay for
nt the time. Cusick explained he was
working on good time ami was able to
setiel at almost any time. The grocery
man was compelled to be content with
this for the time being, but when he
afterward found outthnt Cuslck had
not been at work for some time, he
pressed the case. After a hearing the
parties concerned decided to settle the
matter.
MEETIXO IN M EARS' HALL.
A Democratic rally was held last
evening In Mears" hall. The affair was
announced early In the evening by a
drum corps, which paraded the streets.
Meats' hall was well filled with a mixed
crowd whey Captain L. M. llunnell,
who had been elected chairman of the
meeting, announced Edward Mertlfield
ns the first speaker. On the platform
were seated F. J. Fltsisimtnons. M. F.
Con my, Edward Menitiehl, I W. Cos
tcllo and Joseph Taylor. Mr. Merri
fleld's remarks were based chlelly on
bimetallism and the disastrous results
which would repiilt from a Republican
victory. Mr. Fltzslmmons said: "It
behooves us to stand for our rights,"
and earnestly requested his audience
to vote the right way. M. F. Conroy
was the last sneaker, and devoted him
self to the silver question.
RIGHTS SHOULD TIE GRANTED.
At the Simpson Methodist Episco
pal church last evening the Social
Circle enve an entertainment with a
social afterward. The feature was a
debate on "Resolved, That Cuba
Should He Considered a Belligerent
State." The debaters were: Aiiirma
tive, Attorney John Edwards, Howard
Davles and Wallace Moser; negative,
Attorney George L. Peek. II. 1. Mor
gan and Attorney Dawson. The
alllrmnllve won. others on the pro
gramme were: William V. Griffiths,
Emerson D. Owen, Miss Lillian Stively
1 AvV4 vv
DON'T TURN AWAY
Because the first glance shows clothes you wouldn't
feel well dressed in.
Don't think we sell only high-priced Suits or
Overcoats, because the first you see are beyond your
means. What you are looking for is here. It's a
matter of selection.
Hen's Sack Suits, in Fine Black Diagonals,
$10.00, $12.00, $15.00, $18.00
Hen's Sack Suite, in Nobby Plaid Effects
and Choice Colorings, $10.00 to $20.00
Men's Cutaway Suits, in Pine Black Diag
onals, - - $10.00 to $25.00
Fall and Winter Overcbats a"e as ready as
the Suits, from - - $8.00 to $30.00
Ti SAMTERS
Square Dealing Clolbier Hatters and Furnishari
of tb? Stibtirbs.
and ten little girls. Mr. Griffiths' bari
tone solos were very much appreciated.
Mrs. II. C. Wallace was accompanist,
and Rev. J. B. Sweet was chairman.
A supper was served afterward.
KIXSLEY- HUEEX WEDDING.
Miss Elizabeth Kinsley, of South
Ninth street, and John Hueen, of Elm
street, were united in marriage on
Thursday in St. John's church. As the
bridal party entered the church, the
soft struins of Mendelsshou's march
were heuid. The bride was attended
bv Miss Louise Dozinger. and Misses
Winnie Mahon and Abble O'Hearn were
maids of honor. The three groomsmen
......... lu.l, L'lnd&v Iutri Andrew and
George Gothier. Rev. V. A. Fricker per
formed the ceremony. Alter toe cere
mony a reception was held at the home
or tiie brides inotner. .ur. ami J"'.
Hueen will reside on Ninth street.
LAWYERS AND CRIMINALS.
"Is a Lawyer Justified in Defending
a Criminal When He Knows the Crimi
nal U Guiltv of the Crime he is
Charged With?" is the heavy subject
the Welsh Philosophical society will
grapple with tonight. D. W. Morgan
will discuss it.
NEWS NOTES AXD PERSONALS.
The American Volunteers will move
to the place now occupied by the Hyde
Park Novelty store in a few days.
Dr. G. M. Harrison, of Auburn Cen
ter, Is a guest In town.
George Obendorfer, of North Hyde
I'ark avenue, is Buttering from an in
jured eye.
Mr. und Mrs. John H. Phillips, of
South Main avenue, are visiting at
Newark, N. J.
Morgan Jenkins, of Van Buren ave
nue, is IH.
Mrs. J. Terra Jones, of Nuntlcoke, is
visiting her mother, Mrs. Edwin Moses,
of Cynon street.
Mrs. John I". Hopp, of South Main
avenue, is visiting In New York City.
Mrs. Charles Parry, of South Main
avenue, is recovering from an illness.
Miss Rose Coggins, of Eynon street,
Is In Philaelphla.
Mrs. George Saxe, of West Pittston,
nnd Mrs. Clura Webster, of Huffnlo, are
guests at the home of Mr. nnd Mrs.
A. M. Dershlmer, of fly non street.
Ruel IT, Capwell nttende the church
mil rail of the Ilaplist church at
Kaetoryville on Thursday.
Willard, the young son of Mr. and
Mrs. Fr. d Warnke. of North Main ave
nue, is recovering from injuries received
by being scalded.
Mrs. George IMgelow, of North Lin
coln avenue, is ill.
St. Leo's Hattulion is preparing for
Its tenth annual ball In St. David's hall
on December 7.
Miss Hertha Jones, of Taylor, is the
guest of Mrs. J. Archie Jones, of South
Rebecca avenue.
Ml?3 Clara Smith of Russell Hill, has
returned home from a visit with Miss
Margaret Van Camp, of North Bromley
avi mie.
Miss Myrtle Fraunfelker was sur
prised last evening by a visit from a
party of her friends at her home on
South Hyde Park avenue. A pleasant
time was enjoyed.
Rest work at the Crystal Laundry.
The latest nnd best styles. Roberts,
120 Noith Main.
Dr. C. W. Colborn, Dentist.
P.ooms 144 North Main avenue.
West Side Business Directory.
HARRIET J. DAVIS. FLORIST.-Cut
flowers nnd funeral designs a specialty;
101 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 7u West Lack-
awannu avenue.
. .
Put Old Glory out 'to wave for Mc
Klnley, Protection and sound money.
(il I" F.N KIIMJE.
Mrs. Ford, who has been visiting her
husband's parents at Syracuse, re
turned home Thursday.
Rev. U. L. Malee. pastor of the
Evangelical church, Is seriously 111 at
his home on Petin avenue.
The Ladles' Aid society of the As
1 hi ry Methodist Episcopal church, con
template holding a sale in the near fu
ture. Ira Stevens Is the guest of his par
ents at Wyoming.
Horn To Mr. and Mrs. Rogers, of
Monsey nvenue, a son.
C. I,. Teeter has gone to Hawley to
attend the funeral of his father.
Mr. nnd Mrs. Applemnn have re
turned from their wedding tour at
New York and will reside in their beau
tiful residence nt Throop.
Rev. F. A. Hnllentlne, of the Church
of the Good Shepherd, is visiting at
Salem.
Mrs. S. C. Dorsey, nf Delaware street,
visited friends at Peckvllle Wednes
day and Thursdny of this week.
The Ladies' Aid society of the As
bury Methodist Episcopal church held
a basket social at the home of Rev.
F. A. Chaffee last evening. There was
a large attendance and a very pleasant
evening was spent.
Mr. and Mrs. Rerry Utham very
pleasantly entertained the members of
the Grace Lutheran church, of Madi
son avenue, at their home on Breaker
meet, fast even nc. Several selec
tions were rendered in an excellent
manner by a quartette, and a number
of very fine dramatic attitudes were
given by Miss Leone Farnham.
Mr. and Mrs. Ell Render were given
a surprise party last evening nt their
home on East Market street. The oc
casion was the eighteenth anniversary
of their marriage. Among those pres
ent were: Mr. and Mrs. Thomas, Mr.
and Mrs. Smith. Mrs. Josenh Vought,
Mrs. Cora Donlin, Mr. and Mrs. Ghln
ger, Mr. and Mrs. Relchard. Mrs. Hen
syl Fauver. Mrs. Fred Colvln. W. A.
Frego. the Misses Fnnnle Miller, Mame
Rotherman, Maggie Trego, Llllle Col
vin, Grace Middleman, Sadie Render
nnd Messrs. Mans, Decker, Miller and
others.
Exhibit today the American flag. By
that sign let Republicans conquer.
pkovidi-:m:k.
Theodore Sllkman, one of the most
prominent men of this place, died yes
terday morning at his home on North
Main avenue, of diabetes. Mr. Silk
man was about 67 years old. He was
born at Jermyn in the year 1S29.
and came to this place while yet a
young man nnd engaged in the hard
ware business. After several years of
successful business he went to New
York City, where he became Interested
In a li'ige ulano factory. He was, how- I
ever, forced to resign his position there,
on uu'uuiit of his tailing health, nnd
returned to this place., taking up his
residence with his two sisters, on North
Main avenue. He had been in ill health
for the past five or six years. Nothing
serious was anticipated until about six
months ago, when ho wa compelled to
confine himself to the house. He rupll
ly grew worse until his death. He Is
survived by three brothers, Henry O.,
William M., Frank H. nnd two sisters,
Carrie and Augusta, who are sympa
thized with In their bereavement, by
a host of friends. The funeral wll( take
place to-morrow afternoon at 2 o'clix k.
Services will be conducted by Rev.
George E. Guild, of the Presbyterian
church, and will be heil nt the house.
Miss Lizzie Powell, of West Market
street, and John Fidler, were married
Thursday afternoon nt the brlJe's
home by Rev. William Edgar. They are
now enjoying a trip to New York.
Miss Hat tie Mead, of Darker street,
has recovered from her recent Illness.
John Cregan, of Brick avenue, wns
seriously injured at the Masonic shaft
yesterday morning. Mr. Cregan Is em
ployed as a miner nt the above named
shaft, and had stepped from In front
of an ascending trip of cars, immedia
tely In front of a descending trip of (
loaded cars. He was thrown a consld- ;
crable distance, and was picked up by
fellow workmen and taken to his home. '
The Crescent football team will play I
the Samsons at the Driving Park this
afternoon.
Hiram Jones, of Spokane Falls, Mon
tana, who has been visiting his parents
at Hellevue, spent yesterday with rela
tives on Spring street.
Caroline Williams, of Harford, Sus
quehanna County, Is being entertained
by her aunt, Mrs. Jacob Tulmer, of
Church avenue.
Charlie, the 12-year-old son of Mr.
and Mrs. Charles Roblson, of Leggotts
street. Is seriously ill with diphtheria.
Mrs. James Simpson, of Ferdinand
street, is reported to be slightly im
proved yesterday.
The Assembly Dancing class will
meet at Hrown's hall, on East Market
street, this evening.
John Purcell, who has been spending
the past two months with relatives in
Ireland, hns returned home.
George Wells, of Deacon street, Is
slightly Indisposed.
Joseph Osterhout, of Oak street, has
returned home after u successful hunt
ing trip In Susquehanna county.
A young son of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred
Pearce, of Hill street, Is 111 with diph
theria. ,
An orgnn recital and concert will lo
given December 10 at the Puritan Con
gregational church, under the auspices
of the church choir. Some of the lead
ing organists of the city have been
engaged for the ocaslon.
John Gllbrlde, of Hluune street. High
Works, was painfully injured at the
Cayuga shaft yesterday. He was en
gaged as a rdnner, and while uncoup
ling cars was caught between them
and badly squeezed.
There was a Democratic rally held
nt St. Mary's hall last evening.
Thomas Reese, of North Main ave
nue, was painfully Injured at the
Mavlne shaft while unhitching his
mule yesterday.
Timothy Hogan, a popular young
man of this place, died nt his lnte
home on Kleser avenue yesterday
morning.
Mrs. John Alexander, of Wtllmlt
street, who has been seriously 111 for
the past few days, is slowly Improv
ing. Exhibit today the American flag. By
that sign let Republicans conquer.
SOUTH SIDE NEWS.
The first of the winter series of con
certs to be given by the Scranton San
gerrunde will be given at Natter's hall
this evening. Prof. Schmidt, director
of the organization, has a good pro
gramme for the series.
Thomas Osborne, of (he Twelfth
ward, met with an accident yesterday
morning at the blast furnace. His li ft
foot was crushed at the toes by being
caught under the wheels of a locomo
tive, and amputation had to be made
nt the instep. He is eighteen years old.
The operation was performed at the
Moses Taylor hospital.
A sllmly-attended rally of the Twen
tieth ward Rryan-Rewall club was held
at Rattle's hall last night.
The Nineteenth Ward Republican
club will meet Monday night and im
rade the principal streets of the ward
to advertise the rally to be held at Nat
ter's hall.
New stock of elegant wall paper and
paints at Borcher's, 713 Cedar ave.
Best work at the Crystal Laundry.
dunmoki:.
The oyster supper given last night
by the A'oung Ladies' Mission Circle of
the Presbyterian church, proved a de
cided success. The proceeds, which
amounted to a considerable amount,
were turned over to the fund, which Is
being accumulated for the benefit of
the suffering Armenlnns. The young
Indies wish to thank the public for Tie
generous way In which they so nobly
responded to this cause.
The blacksmith shop of S. Smith, of
Rrook street. Is being entirely remod
eled. In order to more fully meet with
his Increasing business.
Mrs. Charles Jay is convalescing
after a severe Illness.
The Independent Fire company will
hold a grand autumnal ball on Novem
ber 12 In Rurschel's hnll.
Frank Hallock and Miss Lizzie Weth
erlll were united In the bonds of mat
rimony by Rev. C. H. Hayes last Wed
ensdny afternoon in the Methodist
church parsonage. Upon their return
from their honeymoon the young people
will go to housekeeping In their "nd
somely furnished house on li'iter
avenue.
John Rrode, of Philadelphia, Is the
guest of friends In town.
St. Mary's church choir wll! meet for
practice this evening. A full attend
ance is requested.
The Loyal Legion will meet In Boyle's
hall tonight Some special business Is
to be transacted, which will require a
full attendance of all the members.
Charles Robinson, of Lafayette col
lege, is visiting his parents on Clay
avenue.
THIRD WARD OF. OLYPHANT.
Court Divided It Into Two Election
. Districts.
Judge Archbald yesterday afternoon
handed down an order dividing the
Third ward of Olyphant Into two elec
tion districts. The change is a great
accommodation to the voters residing
in the district. The dividing line was
surveyed by County Surveyor A. B.
Dunning. Jr. The First district com
prises thnt part of the ward which
contains the built-up section and It In
cludes the powder mills and all the
territory lylifs? west of the Moosic
mountain railroad. The Second dis
trict comprises Marshwood and all the
territory east of the railroad above
mentioned.
The hotel of Mrs. Ellen Martin on
Delaware street, near the intersection
of Farrls street. Is fixed ns the polling
place In the First district, nnd James
Lennon Is appointed judge of election:
A. F. Gillespie Is appointed majority
Inspector and Thomas Carter minority
Inspector.
The polling place in the Second dis
trict Is lived nt the school house near
the company store. George R. Hol
leran Is appointed judge of election;
William G. Lawrence is appointed ma
jority Inspector; and Milton Huth
macher minority Inspector.
CLOSE OF ARGUMENT COURT.
Session Ended nt Noon and Afte
Dinner the. Judges Met.
Judges Archbald, Gunster and Ed
wards met In chambers yesterday af
ternoon to net upon petitions for the
change of polling places nnd the ap
pointment of election officers to fill va
cancies. The papers will be handed
dvn this morning.
Argument court ended at noon. The
cases argued belonged to the quarter
sessions and orphans court, but many
on the list were continued until the
next term. The rule In the case of the
overseers of the poor of Greenfield
township ngnlnst the Cnrbondale poor
district to show cause why the de
fendant should not nay the costs was
made absolute. The costs imposed
upon the defendant In the ease of the
commonwealth against Joseph Zalukio
was mnde nbsolute, and the costs Im
posed by the grand Jury unon Wallace
Copeland was made absolute, nnd a
similar disposition was made In the
case against Sidney Seabrook,
F'OLLYA GAVE BAIL.
Three Kniidsnitui Qualified in the
Sum offt'j.OOU lor Him.
Andrew Pollya, of Sport Hill, charged
with the denth of fleorge Sehmo, whose
skull was fractured on Oct. 10, was re
leased from the county jail yesterday
upon $2,000 ball taken before Judge Ed
wards. He has three bondsmen, Andrew Bar
da, of Dunniore, and Andrew Regula
and Andrew Collbsba, of Dodgetown.
All of them are worth over $1,000: One
if them, In answer to the question as
to what property he owns, said he has
one property recently purchused for
which he paid $1,500 in cash and it is
free from all incumbrances.
Pollya was In Jail since the Sunday
after tiie fight. John Punta, the other
mnn concerned In It, was released
Thursday on bail. He was charged
with being an accessory, but it was
withdrawn, and another charge, thnt
of assault and buttery upon Andrew
Sehmo, the dead man's brother, was
preferred against him.
VISITORS IN SCRANTON.
A I'nrty of Prominent Men Interested
in Water Companies.
A party of prominent men from dif
ferent parts of the state met at Hotel
Jermyn yesterday nnd spent the day
as the guests of Hon. L. A. Watres.
Their names are: H. M. Brackin
brldge, of Natrona; Charles If. JlcKep,
of Pittsburg; A. W. Lee. of Clearfield;
J. H. Purely, of Pittsburg; W. C. Mc
Connoll, of Shainokln: J. H. Harlow,
11. W. Harbuee, of Pittsburg; T. T.
Rohohack, T. S. Puinancy, of Sunbury;
J. D. Stocker. of Jermyn; H. J. Huth-.
He, William S. Hutchinson; William
Law, Archbald; . C. R. Manville, of
Cnrliondnle; James J. Lynch and
James JoiMan, of Olyphant.
They enjoyed a drive over fhe Elm
hurst boulevard and visits to the Moses
Taylor hospital, Albright Library,
Scranton Hish school, vnd the Penn
sylvania Oral school. They are Inter
ested In several water conipnnles and
met for the purpose of consulting to
gether. Their business was private.
THE0WMUSTG0.
Her ( hewing in tin; Nay Aug Park
Iteuion ill I ruse.
The hossey tows thnt are wont to
meander over the fertile slope near Nay
Aug Park are in danger of the pound,
says Mayor Bally. The park commis
sioners have caused to be laid out a
plot of several flower beds, which trace
the words "Nay Aug Park," near the
park's carriage entrance, nnd the prop
erty owners of the neighborhood have
vied with each other in surrounding
their homes with well-kept lawns.
Nevertheless, the mild-eyed cows have
been chewing nnd creating havoc with
those signs of Improvement in the park
region.
George Hitchcock, of Colfax avenue,
has bepii appointed poundkeeper by
Mayor llnlley nnd after Nov. 1, cows
found at large In the park vicinity are
to bo empounded.
FIRE IN THeVoODWARD.
Burning Oil House SelsJFire to Coal
Hut Flames Are Quickly .Subdued.
The oil house In the Woodward mine
of the Delaware, Lackawanna nnd
Western company nt Kingston took lire
last evening and for a time a repetition
of the disastrous contlagratlon of last
spring was threatened. The oil house
wns totally destroyed and the flames
communicated to the coal but through
the strenuous efforts of the employes
the fire was prevented from uttainlng
serious proportions.
W. R. Storrs and a party of Delaware,
Lackawanna and Western firemen
from this city went down on a special
train as soon as word of the fire was
received but before they arrived the
flames had been totally subdued.
(rapes for Weakly nnd Sickly Per
sons. Many persons who are weak and
sickly are nt a loss to know what will
restore their health. Speer's Port Wine
and I'nfermenti.'d Grape Juice are tho
best restoratives known. They are
recommended for their purity, exquisite
flavor nnd health-giving properties.
Medical men certify to their valuable
medical power and blood making piop
erty. Mr. Speer has been for years
engaged In preparing and perfecting
this wine, and It requires a four years'
process before It Is fit for market. N.
Y. Baptist.
Sold by druggists.
Winter Excursion Tickets on the
Pennsylvania. Itnilroiid.
On November 1 the Pennnsylvanla
Railroad company will place on sale at
Its principal ticket offices excursion
tickets to all prominent winter resorts
In New Jersey, Virginia, North and
South Carolina, Georgin, Florida, and
Cuba. The tickets will be sold at the
usual low rates.
The mngnillcent facilities of the Penn
sylvania Railroad, with its many con
nections, make this the favorite line for
winter travel.
An Illustrative book, descriptive of
winter travel, and giving routes of
travel and rates for tickets will be fur
nished free on application to ticket
agents.
MEETING OF THE LYCEUM.
Enjoyable Programme Rendered nt
the Scranton Bnkiaett College.
The meeting of the Scrsnton Business
college lyeeum last evening was one of
the most Interesting in the history of
the society. The attendance was un
usually large and the musical and lit
erary programme was of the best or
der. It was as follows:
piano Cora Haldeman
Kssav, "Success" Anastasla Clifford
Recitation : Karl Parker
Reading Wayne Clearwater
Vocal Solo May Brown
Address Professor WMtmore
The October number of the "Lyceum
Review" was an enjoyable feature und
was ably .prepared by the editor. Hurry
Smith.
Put Old .Glory out to wave for Mc
Klnley, Protection and sound money.
FOOT BALL NOTES.
The Scranton high school nnd Harry
Hlllman acudemy play at Athletic park
toJuy.
The. second team of the School of the
Laekawanna und the Crescents will try
conclusions on the gridiron near the Boles
Wheel work this afternoon.
Have Yon
attended the grent auction sale at Dnv
Idow Bros. If riot, don't fall to. The
scarify of money gives bargain-buyers
a grent opportunity for securing Roods
nt prices one-quarter lower than the
original value. Watches, jewelry,
clocks, etc., unredeemed pledges, must
go to the highest bidder.
To Cure a Cold in Ono Day.
Take laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
All druggists refund the money lvlt
falls to cure. 25 cents. X
Uniformed colored porters In chnrge
of day coaches on the Nickel Plate
Road.
Exhibit today the American flag. By
that sign let Republicans conquer.
Inflammatory Rheumatism Cured in
:ilnys.
Morton L. Hill, of Lebnnon, Ind.,
says: "My wife had Inllamntory
rheumatism In every muscle and joint
her Buffering was terrible and her
body and face were swollen almost be
yond recognition; had been In bed for
six weeks and had eight physicians but
received no benefit until she tried the
Mystic Cure for Rheumatism. It gave
Immediate relief aiul she was able to
walk nbout In three duys. I am sure
it saved her life." Sold by Carl Lorenz,
druggist, Scranton, 41S Lackawanna
avenue.
CASTORIA
For Infants and Children.
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SPECIAL SALE OF
ORIENTAL RUGS CARPETS
124 Washington Avenue.
BY JV1ICHAELI AN HROS. & CO.
BAGDAD PORTIERES AT $2,00
KARABAGH RUGS AT $5.00
Fine Antique Rugs ut "S per crnt. less thnn
usually sola. H'wides, we hnve reeidved on
cniiftii;uniriit a tiuolotof Jupuuese warn which
we will sell at ciwt,
THE FROTHINGfiflM.
Wagner A RcK Lessees and .Manager
John lu. Kerr, Acting Manager.
MONDAY. NOV. 2,
The Famous. Original
BOSTON I A ISIS,
Barnnboo & Mr.rDonnld, Prop. Plrect'on
Frank L. Iierliy. Presenting for ths
First Time Hero, the Roiuantio
Oneri .'oiui((i..,
IN MEXICO-1848.
with a)l the eld favorites, im-luiling Barnnbee,
MncDonald, Jess'.o Burtlutt Uavls, Cowlen'
Frothiuirtiam. Clarks, Nielsen. Philp, Cole,
Quive, Landia, lirotvn and others. Superb
Chorus. hpeainl Orchestra Suit) of seats
commences Fridiiy, Oct. H at 9 a. m.
THE FROTfllNGHflM.
Wagner & Reis, Manager.
John L. Kerr, Acting Manager.
TIESOAY, NOV. 3 -ONE NIGHT ONLY.
Greatest of All Military Plays.
THE GIRL I LEFT BEHIND ME
By Beli sco & tyleu. jires 'nted in the) name
manner as &ein fur 403 uiflit in New York,
Indorsed by tiie pres and publin and the Uni
ted Btaton army aa tiie best Ainuricnn play
over written. Suprb Cast. .N'ew Scenery and
all the oriifitml effects. Complete Election
Keturna real from tlio staare during tne per
formance. Side of seats commence! Saturday
October 31. at U a. in.
ACADEMY OF MUSIC,
WEDNESDAY, NOV. 4
Tlio Legitimate Irish Comedian,
DANIEL SULLY,
IN
o'brieh. i mm
"A tribu'a to tho worth nnd diunity of Irish
rhnraetor." A perfect production of ft pur
feet piny, feo the fc'ro.it rnilroad building
scene; tho driviiw of tho "ttoldoa spike"; the
blaxtintt of the mountain ravine.
PRICES-fiallery. 15c; Dalcony, I Rows,
,15c; Balance, 3.5c; Orchestra Circle, goc;
Orchestra und Parlor Chairs, 75c
Grand Concert
AT
THE FROTHINGfiflM,
ON RIO 40 AY, NOUi ItiBER 9, :8j&,
At tt.l.'i p. m.
divan l.y tho following artists: Mrs. Kath
rvn Thlcle. boprann, tirt appcoraneo; Miss
Kithcrlne flml'rrman, Contralto, Drat app.'.r
mm.; Mr. J. Alfred Prunington, 1 latitat, first
nppmraiire; Mr. Ernest Thiele, Violinist, Drat
appearance.
Tickets, 11.00; 75c. 50c. Bale of tickets will
commence on Nov. 7, at 9 a. in.
Take No Substitute
Gail Borden
Eagle Brand
-CONDENSED MLK
His always stood ITR3T In the estima
tion 01 1110 American reopie. no ouwr
"just as good." Best Infant Food.
AT
FOR ONE WEEK '
1
COMMENCING THURSDAY MORNING, the 20th Inst., until Wdn)sday
night, Nov. 4, 1896, we will offer the following goodt at figure named, to
closa them out. These priest will be glvan THIS WEEK ONLY. That la
positive. And no doubt such a big cut will close out the goods very rapidly;
therefore, it would be advisable to come as aoon as possible if you want to
get any of them. THE SCRANTON CASH STORE.
Ammonia, 15c. bottles 03
Ammonia, 10c. bottles 03
Apple Butter, 12V4c can C8
Heans, Marrows, quart 08
Beans, Medium, quart 05
Beans, Red Kidney, quart 03
Green Peas, quart 03V4
Bird Seed Hemp, Rape, Canary, Millet 03J
Bluing, 15c. bottle 07
Bluing, 10c. bottle 04
Black In. Bartlett's 8c. size 0214
Eixby's, Sc. size 03
Day & Martin's (English) 25c. Jar W
Bi-Carbonate Soda, 10c. package) '. 03V4
Blacvklng, Bartlett's 8c. size 024
Beverages Root Beer Extract, regular price, 10c. 04
Blood Orange Phosphate, Imported, regular 30c 19
Lemon Phosphate, Imported, regular 30c. 19
Raspberry Phosphate, Imported, regular 30c 19
California Cherry Wine, regular price, COc 19
Hawthorn Water, quarts, dot, regular $3.50, now S2.C0
Hawthorn Water, pints, 60s., regular $2.00 1.23
Cigars Conductors, Black Rabbit, Cosy, Blue Labor, San Felelce
(Union made,) Brotherhood, Our Champion, Bon FInne, Flor Da
Washington.
Any of the above are good value at ll.CO a box. We will make
them during this sale at 75c.
La Imperial, 25 In box, very fine, worth $1.00 t0
Prlncessa,, 10 In box; very fine, worth 50c 23
Cuban Cheroots, 100 In box; worth $1.50 73
Canned Fish Sardines, Martin & Col 's Imported, 12. 07
Sardines in Mustard, regular 10c 00
Canned Vegetables Canned French Peas, high grade, worth
25c. 10
Canned French Beans, high grade, worth 20c 09
Canned Mushrooms, high grade, worth 25c 10
Canned Pork and Beans, worth 10c .' 05
Canned Hominy, Hopkins', worth 10c 04
Canned Meats Potted Ham, &tb. tin 0!
Potted Ham. Klb. tin , Of
Chocolate Baking, per Ib worth 40c 25
Sweet, cake, worth 7c 03V4
Coco, R. tin, worth 25c 18
Cheese, York State Full Cream, worth 12c .'. .01
Candy, a good mixture, worth 15c 07
Licorice, by the box, worth 75c .35
Dulse (Irish) lb. worth 20c 10
Extracts S oz. bottle Lemon, worth COc 25
Colonial Food, package worth 10c 04
Breukfastlna, package worth 10c 04
Herbs Sage, package worth 5c 03
Thyme, package worth 6c 03
Sweet Marjoram, worth 5c 03
Hops Pound, worth 25c 10
pound, worth 13c 06
U pound, worth 8c 04
Lamp Burners Large, worth 15c 03
Medium, worth 10c 03
Mandoline, per box, worth 10c 04
Nuts English Walnuts, worth 10c 07
Pecans, worth 10c 07
Filberts, worth 10c T
Princess Paper Shell Almonds, worth 25c .15
Soft Shell Almonds, worth 25c 14
Olives, small bottle, worth 10c - .03
Olive Oil L. A. Price's btst Imported, quarts, worth $1.00 W
L. A. Price's best Imported pints, worth 60c 30
L. A. Price's best Imported, pints, worth 30c 19
Domestic Oil Quarts -0
Pints "
pints Oi
Preserves 20 lb. pall, worth $1.23 7'
10 lb. pall, worth 75c 40
E lb. pail, worth 40o .'. 20
Pickles Crosse & Blackwell's half pints, worth 25c 15
Rosaline, quarts, worth 60c '. 25
Rosaline, pints, worth 25o 12tf
Tomalettes . 20
Chile Sauce, McMechen's, worth 25c 10
Helntz's Mustard Dressing, worth 15c OS
Heintz's Pickles, worth 0c 06
Preserves In bottles, McMechen's, 25c 10
Durkees' Salad Dressing Large, 50c 30
Mt. Dessert Boneless Herring, 10c. box 07
Mt. Dessert Boneless Halibut, 10c box 07
Bottle Mustard, worth 10c 03
Small, 25c. 15
Jelly 30 tb. pall, worth 90c 60
20 lb. pail, worth 70c 45
Raspberries, In bottles, German finest Imported,, worth 75 39
Strawberry, German finest Imported, worth 75c 39
Scotch Marmalade, Jars, worth 25c 12tfi
Old Virginia Currant Jelly, home made, worth 25c 10
Old Virginia Crab Apple, worth 25c 10
Pie Preparation, packages Peach, Mince, Apple, Cherry, etc. .01
Soups Royal Brand, 3 tb. can, worth 20c 07
Soups English Nobility, 3 tb. can, worth 10c 05
Soaps Moulson's 3-Ib. bar, worth 25c 19
Moulson's 1-tb. bar, worth 7c 03V4
Sunlight, 25c. package 17
Congo Tar, 5c. package 02
Barber's Shaving Soap, cake, Cc : 02ft
Castile, imported bar, worth 75c 39
Soap Powder 4-tb. package, worth 20c 12Vi
l-!b. package, worth 10c 02Vz
9 o'clock Tea, Cc 03Vs
Starch Diamond, regular price, 10c 05
Saleratus, pounds, Cc. 3
Stove Polish, Rex, bottles, 10c 02
Tobacco Plug, Every Day, Plug, Big 4, Hustler, pig Tall, Pine
Apple Twist.
Any of the above are worth 30c. pound, and some of them as
high as COc. We will close them out at 13c. lb.
Best Kentucky, a fine smoking tobacco, 6c. papers 02',4
Nigger Hair, In foil similar to Navy and Just as good 03
We have some odd brands of tobacco that we will sell at half
price.
Wood and Willow Ware Clothes Baskets Large 40
Medium 30
Small .20
Wash Boards, from 9c. to 20c.
Scrub Brushes, worth 15c Ot
Shoe and Stove Brushes at half price.
Whitewash Brushes, worth 60c. 10
Rolling Pin 03
Cedar Tubs Large, $1.00 63
Medium, 5c 49
Small, 65c. 35
Painted Tubs Large. tOc. 50
Medium, 65c. 40
Small, 60c '. TO
Market Baskets, worth 60c IS
Instantlne Bug Destroyer, 16c. bos .' 03
And there are probably other goods that wo will run across or have
omitted, that we will offer in the same proportion. We must say again thai
we cannot continue this sale for a longer time than one week, and will with
draw each line from the list as aoon as closed out
THE SCRANTON CASH 8TOBE,