12 THE SCRANTON 'TniBUNE WEDNESDAY MOBNTNG, DECEMBER 9. 1896. CARBONDALE. tlleadci win pleas net thai !. toenta, order for Job work, and ltama for publication left at the establishment of Shannon Co., newsdealer. North Main treat, will receive prompt attention; of fice open from I a, m. to 10 p. m-j CONDITION OF HEPTASOPHS. Membership of the Fidelity Conclave No. 130 is Increasing Fidelity conclave, of Heptasopha, No. 130. of this city, makes Us annual report, Knowing; that the membership Is steadily increasing. No deaths had occurred at the time when the report Was made. U D. Wolfe, as the financier, is men tioned as eminently successful as an Qttlcer. The treasurer, Henry Wilbur, had faithfully discharged hla duties; the secretary, C. A. Kase, had been unwearied in his efforts, while Archon C. V. Helms Is considered to be the right man In the rlEht place. V. W. Humphrey also is mention as a broth er, earnest and efficient to whom the conclave Is under obligations. The con clave meets on the second and fourth Wednesday evening of every month at their rooms, corner of Salem avenue and Main street. The brethren are al ways glad to welcome any traveling Heptasophs and promise a pleasant greeting. Card of Thanks. The Railroad Brotherhoods extend to tho Ladles' Auxiliaries their thanks for the many acts of kindness and able assistance In bringing to a successful Issue our union meetings; to the rail road officials of all roads entering Car bond.ile for their assistance; to Mayor O'Neill and Kv. Father Coffey for their presence and able addresses, and to all who in any way aided us in this meeting. (Signed), M. P. Harding. Secretary of Committee. Death of CJ.D. Tallmnn. Ater a long Illness du to consump tion. U. D. Tallman passed away from earthly scenes yesterday morning. Mr. Tallman moved to this city with his family from Thompson about seven years ago, and was employed as a machinist in the locomotive shops of the Delaware and Hudson company. He was a useful man and an upright citizen. As a faithful member of the Methodist church, he will be missed, for all his duties were conscientiously dis charged. He was nearly fifty-four years old when called away. LOCAL AND PERSONAL NOTES. The Misses Stamp, of Salem avenue, have returned from a visit in Susque hanna. The new officers of Lucretla lodge, of the Itebekah degree were installed last evening. A number of Patrinrchs Mili tant from Scranton were present and an enjoyable evening was spent by all. Mrs. W. W. Fletcher Is entertaining her mother, Mrs. Kstabrooke, of Har ford. H. F. Ryan, of Washington street, is ill. Mrs. P. F. Coogan spent yesterday In Scranton. Mrs. Minnie Mills, of Darte avenue, was taken to the Danville asylum yes terday. Mrs. O. W. Sampson was In Moscow yesterday, where she went to attend the wedding of her cousin. Mrs. Charles Anderson has returned to her home In Susquehannu, after vis iting friends in this city. Kev. D. A. Racca has resigned as Presbyterian missionary among the It alians of this city. James Higglns, of the South Side cash store, has put a new delivery wag on on the road. Mrs. William Watt and Miss Mary Watt were visiters in Scranton yester day. Mrs. Josephine Purr has returned from a visit with friends In New York. Attorney J. F. Reynolds Is in Harris burg. Frederick Bnllev, one of the popular members of the Mitchell Hose com pany, was surprised at his home on Canaan street, Monday evening, by a number of his fellow firemen. It was the twenty-fifth anniversary of his birthday and he was presented with a A little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. The- Walter Cramer has returned to his nome in scranton, after a visit with R. S. Whitman in this city. Miss Leila Uolton is visiting friends In Scranton. Howard Potter is ill at his home on tundaff street. The Couch insurance agency are dis tributing to the business houses some of the finest calendars ever brought to this city. The first annual banquet of the Vo cophone band, which was organized last summer, was held In the parlors Of Let & Flannigan Monday evening and was a very enjoyable affair. A large number of local merchants have purchased tickets of admittance to the Commercial Travelers' fair which will open at Madison Square garden, New York city, December 15. OLD FORGE. Mr. Isa Atherton, of Taylor, was call ing on friends here on Tuesday. Mrs. Zurrle Randle was visiting at the home of her parents at Moscow for the past week. Miss Estella Phinney, of Scranton, Is rlsltlng friends here for a few days. Mrs. William Q. Funk, who ha been Ick for the past week. Is improving. Silas Randle, sr., is Improving his dwelling with a coat of paint. .Miss May Brodhead. of Elmhurst, pent Sunday with her parents. NICIIOLSON. Nicholson lodge. No. 857. Independent Order of Odd Fellows, will hold a ban quet at the onera house next Friday evening, December 11. The "Mystery Tea" held at Mm T T. Whltbeck's last Friday evening for the benefit of the ITnlversalist church was not very well attended, but those wno were present found It so novel and amusing that it will be repeated in the near ruture. John Harris, attorney at law. of Scranton, was the guest of Andrew Walker over Sunday. F. L. Foster and wife, of Factory vllle, spent the Sabbath with the hit- OUR of His Rocking Chairs, Centre Tables, Stands, Screens, Pictures, Has socks, Carpet Sweepers, Rugs and Mats, and the largest and finest assortment of Carpets in the city, PRICES always the lowest. J. SCOTT INGLES, Carpels, Wall hperi tod Draperies, 419 UCKl ftVEHUL ten's parents, Mr. and Mrs. A, W. Stev ens. ' Luke M. Benaett fjf.Waat Lenox, was a business caller 1m-town yesterday. . - Mrs. Worrell, of Blnghamton, ' is spending a short time here among old acquaintances. The Salvation Army will hold a meeting at the opera house this even ing, at which time a number of re cruits from Glenwood, Pa., will be sworn Into service, also a child will be dedicated to the Lord. AVOCA. The school board met In regular ses sion on Monday evening and trans acted a considerable amount of busi ness. Several bills were ordered paid. Professor Hoban reported excellent progress made In the different build ings. It was decided to open a night school in each district. Miss Nellie Dixon Is engaged at No. 3; Professor Hoban at No. 1. and Celia Maloney at No. 2. The teachers entered upon their new duties last evening. air. W. H. Collum, representing the New York Newspaper Syndicate, is do ing business in town this week. Misses Ella O'Malley and Mary Mc Queen are visiting friends in Scranton this week. A large crowd assembled at the Del aware and Hudson station on Monday afternoon to attend the funeral of Pat trick Langan, of Peckvllle. The re mains arrived here at 1.40 p. ro. and the procession proceeded to St. Mary's church, where services were conduct ed by Rev. M. F. Crane. Interment was made In St. Mary's cemetery. Mr. Robert Wauff. of Hazleton, is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Goodwin. The Langcliffe choir, consisting of about seventy-ftvQ voices, are making excellent progress In a cantata which they will produce on Christmas night. The choir is under the leadership of J. R. George. The death of Margaret, the 13-month-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas McMillan, of Mooslc, occurred on Sun day afternoon after a few days' illness of bronchitis. The funeral took place yesterday afternoon. Interment was made in Langcliffe cemetery. A Polander employed as laborer tn the Avoca colliery was seriously In jured by a fall of rock on Monday afternoon. He was taken to the Pitts ton hospital for treatment. The marriage of Miss B. Coleman, of this place, and John Leaghy, of Athens, Pa., will be solemnized at St. Mary's church this afternoon. Messrs. M. F. Reap, of Archbald; Mc Queen and Frank Devers attended the funeral of James Featherstone at Wilkes-Barre on Monday. TAYLOR. Mr. John Davis, of Scranton, son of Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Davis, of this place, had a narrow escape on Monday afternoon while crossing the Delaware, Lackawanna and Western tracks near the north end of the borough. An en gine was branching Borne cars on the Keyser valley track when Mr. Davis drove upon the scene, and the engl.ie struck the rear part of the buggy as he was crossing the track. The horse was frightened and became unman ageable and threw the driver out. Mr. Davis was not seriously hurt. Mrs. and Miss Annie Tldd attended the funeral of the late Mr. Turnbull, at Green Ridge, on Monday. Meriam, the daughter of Rev. and Mrs. H. H. Harris, who has been in disposed, is slowly Improving. The Independent Social club conduct ed their regular weekly social last ev ening at Weber's rink and a large number of out-of-town folks were pres ent. The club is about to change Its meeting place to Mlnooka in the St. Joseph hall. The Robert Morris Glee club, of Hyde Park, met on Sunday and elected ofll cers. The society wll compete on the selection "On the Sea" at the eistedd fod to be held in this place on Christ mas Day. The new club will be lead by Professor Lewis Davis. Pay day passed over very quietly here yesterday. Mrs. J. B. Daniels has purchased the Watklns estate, on Main street, which she is remodeling with a new addi tion. The Pyne mines of the Delaware, Lackawanna and Western company shut down on Saturday for two months, owing to repairs being made around the colliery. OLYPHANT. On Monday evening the borough council met In special session, but transacted little business. A resolu tion was passed, relieving Mr. Flynn from acting as bondsman for Treasur er McLoughlln. Another resolution was adopted directing Borough Attor ney C. P. O'Malley to appeal Judge Gunster's decision In regard to the elec tric light bonds In the supreme court. Adjourned. Miss Mary Melvln, of Archbald, Is visiting Mrs. Thomas Fallon, of Sus quehanna street. Misnes May and Sadie O'Hara. who are confined to their home with diph theria, are Improving. Several new cases are reported. M. J. Loftus made his first appear ance on the streets Monday after near ly six months' illness from rheumat ism. Several ladles of the Presbyterian church conducted an entertainment in that edifice last evening, which was well attended notwithstanding the dis agreeable weather. A good programme was rendered und at the close Ice cream and cake were served. Music was fur nished by an orchestra. The Olyphant Water company's ex tention of their new line to Tiger val ley has been completed. IIALI.STEAD. Rev. H. J. Millard, of Rush, Pa., was In town on Tuesday. Miss Jessie Van Loan Is In Blngham ton this week. N T. Mitchell was in the Parlor city on Tuesday. Norris Treadwell, of Conklin, N. Y., will address the gospel meeting In the Railroad Young Men's Christian As sociation hall next Sunday afternoon. Next Thursday evening Horace Ar ney. esq., of Brooklyn, N. Y.. will deliv er a temperance lecture In the Railroad Young Men's Christian Association hall in this place. The Farmers' Alliance gave an en tertainment in their hall Monday even ing. The singing of Mr. Skinner, of Franklin, Pa., was much admired. Tuesday morning Henry Hickling, of Scranton, one of the Delaware. Lacka wanna and Western stone masons, who are now at work In the round houae here, had the misfortune to hav Ills right foot badly injured by having a large stone fall on It. Mrs. Jerome Jones, of Conkllil, N. Y., called on friends In town on Tuesday. CLARK'S SUMMIT. Mr. Thomas Qulnten. of Olyphnnt, ppent Sunday with his sister. Mm. John King. Mrs. Eugene Myers Is vsry 111. Mr. and Mrs. John Lance are visit ing In New Jersey. Mr. F. A. Finn, of Scranton, has moved in the Jinks Beacle house on Highland park. The Willing Workers will hold a dish social over the drug store on Wednes day evening next. All persons taking a dish will be given their supper free. Mesrs. Norman and Arthur Brown, of West Nicholson, visited friends here this week. Mr. D. F. Smith butchered his pig. which was one year and two months' old and dressed COO pounds. One ham weighed fifty-two pounds. Arthur Keene, of Scranton, called on friends here Sunday. There is nice skating on Cottage lake. JERflYN; -V AND MAYFIELD SUNDAY SCHOOL WORK. Convention of Primitive Methodists of Wyoming District. The fifteenth semi-annual Sunday school convention of the Primitive Methodist Wyoming district convened In the Jermyn Primitive Methodist church yesterday. A praise service was conducted by Rev. George Ball, of Olyphant. Rev. William T. Will iams, pastor of the church, gave a hearty address of welcome, which was appropriately replied to by T. Hooper, of Plymouth, president of the conven tion. The report of committee on printing rates and regulations of the convention was reclved and committee discharged. Reports of Sunday school were read and delegates admitted to the convention as follows: Delegates from Plymouth, M. J. Hoper and Josiah Smith; Plains, Miss S. Penglose. Misses May Winton and Jane Hall; Wilkes Barre.Fredrlck Brobyr;Pyne and Arch bald, Miss E. Hodge, Mrs. John Proper; Blakely, Miss Dailey and W. H. Him merllch; Plymouth mountain, William Warman; Scranton, Miss Jones and Bella Wrlghtson; Avoca, William J. Williams, H. Boase and Miss Boase; Jermyn, Sidney iMinnek and .Martin and Miss Cooper; Wilkes-Barre First, Jonah Thomas. James Poafe, Mrs. Rus sell and Buzza; Pliceburg, T. Cook and E. Greartvice, Plymouth First, Samuel Keast. The following committees were ap pointed: Committee on statistics, S. Penglose and Rev. George Ball. A letter of sympathy was orderd to Rev. William Ople expressing sorrow In his sickness. Afternoon session, 2 p. m. Praise Bervlce conducted by Rev. A. Wood cock. Service opened by singing 101, Gospel Hymns. Prayer by Rev. S. Penglose. Singing, "Jesus, Lover of My Soul." Brother Holden Is appointed to take charge of the question box Instead of Rev. W. H. Acornley, who was ab sent. Brother W. J. Hooper read an ex cellent paper; subject, "What Are the Necessary Qualifications of a TeacHer In ttie Senior and Intermediate De partments." Discussion of Brother Hooper's essay was opened by Dr. J. C. Smith. Re marks by the Revs. George Ball, Will lam Holden. Powell and Jones. On motion a vote of thanks was tendered to Brother W. J. Hooper for his very able and Interesting essay. Praise service was conducted by Rev. C. Prosser, when a number gave earn est testimony and a consecration meet ing was held. , The numerical report was read. To tal number of schools, 14: scholars, 2,110; officers and teachers, 303. The place of next convention was then voted for, Avoca receiving the largest number of votes. A recitation by Mrs. Proper was well rendered. The meeting closed with benediction by Brother Penglose. At the evening session praise ser vice was conducted by Rev. Holder, of Prlceburg. The programme Included recitation by Miss Bertha Ball; solo, by Miss Jopling; prayer, Rev. George Ball; address, by Rev. James Jones; singing, by convention; recitation, by Mr. W. Williams; duet, by Mrs. John Boase and Rev. John Jones; address, by Kev. Samuel Penglase: question box; Doxology and benediction. MEETING OF LOYAL KNIGHTS. Regular Monthly Assembly Held at Winters Hull. The regular monthly meeting of the Loyal Knights of America of this dis trict was held at Winter's hall Mon day evening. The programme was as follows: Opened by singing of "Am erica;" an address of welcome by Chairman D. P. Morgan to visiting members from Carbondnle and Oly phant lodges. John Friend sang a solo entitled "Out In the Snow." S. J. Grif fiths sang a comic song which brought forth an encore, J. Rowe and J. Wa ters played a clarionet duet, for which they were encored. S. Gllby, of Car bondale sang an amusing comic song entitled "In l'JOl." Richard Hocking sang "Anchored," accompanied by Pro fessor Parry, of Olyphant, to an en core he responded with the "Old Sex ton." Thomas Champion and William Buckingham played two instrumental duets. Harry Langman sang a comic Bong, after which Chairman Morgan gave an address entitled, "Why I am a Loyal Knicht," which was well re ceived. This- closed the entertainment when refreshments were served. The following members represented Carbondale lodge: Past Masters Johns, Thomas, Glllls; Recording Secretary Harris, a. unoy nnu arcn x-nce; Piii reka lodge of Olyphant, was represent ed by Edward Evans, E. Parry, W. D. Parry, J. J. Williams, H. J. Williams, Ed Williams. Ben Williams, Frank Whlteslll, John Jones and E. Muir. The next meeting will be held on the third Thursday In January next when a large number from this place will be present. Mnyfiiid Council. Tho MayiUid council held Its regular monthly meeting Monday evening, ull members answering roll call but John McCarty. The lisht committee ap pointed to wait on Jermyn council to ascertain if provision could not be made jointly to have lights placed on the division line, reported that they hml Mailed on the Jermyn council and they refused to take any action in the mat ter. Committee on poles reported that they bought und had the poles deliver ed at a cost of $1.50 p;;r polo. A peti tion was presented to council asking that body to sign, asking the poor board to have under their care Mrs. Grady, the old lady whom they had refused assistance. All council men unhesitatingly signed the petition. On motion the bac k road was accepted and is now u borough street. Bids were read for putting up the electric line poles, v. ires, lamps, etc., and after a lengthy discussion the contract was awarded to the Scranton Electric Con struction company. George Bucking ham's term as health officer having ex pired, he was reappointed. The bor ough authorities some time ao re moved some fences for Home property owners and they have not settlud for the removing of them. They were giv en thirty duys to settle up the matter. The following bills were ordered paid: W. J. Morgan, secretary of the board of health, one year's salary, $fi0; Jermyn and Uushbrook Water company, $.18.83, The monthly pay roll amounted to 12. 18. ' VARIOUS NOTES. William Melodjre, proprietor of the California hotel on the East Side, swore out a warrant yesterday for the arrest of Patrick Powers. The case ap(eared before C. E. Helms, justice of the peace. Melvidge accused Powers of as sault and battery, also atoning house, and threatening to kill. The prosecu tor could not substantiate his, claim, and the suit was dismissed. Attorney H. D. Carey looked after the Interests of the defendant. - William H. Tennis was at Carbondale yesterday. Mrs. William Hemelrlght called on friends in Carbondale yesterday. Mrs. F. 8. Friend spent yesterday In Scranton. Drs. Davis, Manley and Graves at tended a meeting on Tuesday of the associated boards of health of Lacka wanna couvty at Scrantv-n. It Is Impokjible tor our .vlde-awako Jermyn to be long without a laundry, at two Chinese laundrymen have rent ed the basement of the house owned by Mrs. B. Farrell on Main street, for the extension of that enterprise. .. Mr. P H.. Buckley, who has been vis Sting at Scranton, has returned home. M. C. McCarty and wife, of Orange. N. J., are visiting their sister, Mrs. A. J. Gavin. Mr. McCarty seems to be held In high esteem by his townspeople, as he has held the politlon of policeman for seventeen consecutive years, Mrs. John Phillips, of Scott, visited her parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Pry or, this week. The funeral of Matthew Tlmon, who died on Sunday, occurred yesterday. The deceased was born In 1858 at the Stanton Pond farm, near Waymart. Wayne county. He has lived in this place for twentv-flve years, grow Ing up with the town. He was honored by all and loved by those who came In close contact with him. He is sur vived by three brothers and sisters. John and James, of California; Charles, of Jermyn; Ms. C. McCarty. of Or ange, N. J.; Mrs. A. J. Gavin and Mrs, L. J. Sullivan, of Jermyn. The pall bearers were D. G. Sullivan, M. Mul doon, Jr., Robert McGovern, Charles Gannon. P. F. Corcoran and Thomas Kennedy. Mine Inspector Edward Roderick made an official call at No. 1 mine on Tuesday, viewing the scenes of the re cent accident. At a special meeting of Crystal Fire company. No. 1. it was decided to ac cept the invitation of the Forest City Hose company to attend their fair on the 19th. An Invitation was also re ceived from the Columbia Hose com pany, of Scranton, to attend the fair which opened last evening. Last evening a warrant was sworn out by George Edmunds for the arrest of John Pellow, who was causing a dis turbance at the Windsor house. Pel low was Intoxicated and tried to pul verize the furniture in the alderman's office. He was sent to jail in default of bail. WAVERLY. Mr. and Mrs. George Trlmby are vis iting at Forest City. Mr. Thomas B. Smith, who has been Betiously III of typhoid fever at Santa Anna, California, arrived safely home, accompanied by his sister, Mrs. Grace George, of Chicago, and are the guests of their father, Mr. A. J. Smith, at "Westbrook." S. L. Gathercole ts suffering from an attack of erysipelas on the face. The funeral of the late Pardon Covey took place last Monday morning at 11 o'clock under the auspices of George Fell post. No. 307, Grand Army of the Republic. Services were held at the Baptist church, which was crowded. An eloquent address was delivered by Rev. A. Bergen Browe. Several hymns were rendered by the choir of the church. Interment was made in Hick ory Grove cemetery. The deceased Is survived by Mrs. Jennie Creldle. of Moscow; Mrs. Inez Miller, of Hyde Park, and George Covey, of Scranton; Kertlia Vernev and Willie Covey, of Waverly. The following, all Company K. Eleventh Pennsylvania cavalry, acted as pall-bearers: Major Ackerly, James Griffin, Henry Weldeman, John Arnold, Captain White and B. M. Green. The usual' full Grand Army of the Republic ceremonies were conduct ed at the grave. MOSCOW. A local Institute will be held In the Moscow school on Saturday, December Vi, to commence at 1 p. tn. All teachers of the Fifth district are expected to be In atendance, as well as many of the 'teachers from the neighboring dis tricts. The programme Is as follows: Song, by Institute: calesthenics, by In stitute: paper, "Attention," by Miss M. Ella Gavan; discussion, by Institute; paper, "Primary Geography," by Miss Kathryn Hicks: discussion, by Insti tute; solo, by Miss Nellie McAndrew; paper, "Language," Professor Knapp; discussion, by institute: Quick's theory; discussion, by institute; song,' by In stitute: paper, "School Punishment," Miss Vail; discussion, by Institute; pa per, "Intermediate Geography, by Pro fessor R. H. Martin; discussion, by In stitute: duet. Professor R. H. Martin and Professor H. H. DePew; paper, "School Entertainment," Miss Nora Finch; discussion, by institute; ques tion box. PKICEISL'KG. Mrs. William Davles and Mrs. Roger Evans, of Hyde Park, were the guests of Mrs. D. G. Owens on Monday even ing. Joe Gilgallon has fully recovered from the shot wound he received while scuf fling with Watchman House at the Johnson store. St. Thomas' church Is being repaired and painted In the Interior. The weekly meeting of the Prlceburg Social and Dancinz class on Monday evening was largely attended. fiffloftGiieirs Anxiously watch declining health of their ihiuulilcis. So many tiro cut off ly con-uiniition in curly year that there is real cause for anxiety. In the early sti-.ircs. when liot beyond the reach of medicine. Hood's Nirsu mriihi will restore die qnulily mid qiuinlity of the Hood and thus, pvo good health. Head the following letter; "It U but just to write about my daughter Cora, aged 19. Hho was com pletely rundown, declining, had that tired feeling, and friends sold she would not live over three months. She had a bad Cough and nothing seemed to do her acy good. I happened to read about Hood's Himapa rilla and had her give It a trial. From tho very first dose she began to get belter. After taking a few bottles she was com pletely cured and her health lias been tbo best ever shice." Mrs. Addie Peck, 12 Railroad Place, Amsterdam, N. Y. "I will say that my mother has not stated my case in as strong words as I would have done. Hood's Sarsaparilla has truly cured me and I am now well." Coba Peck, Amsterdam, N. Y. Be sure to get Hood's, because Hood's Sarsaparilla Is the One True Blood Purifier. All druggists. $1 Prepared only My C. I. Hood It Co., Lowell, Mass. I f fiiti are purely vcgetanie, re- 1IUUUS fills liable and beneficial. 2Dc YQU CM SAVE mil BY BJYINj NEW AND SECOND-HAND CLOTHINC Ladies' and Children's Wear. Seal and Plush Sacqucs, Carpets and Feather Beds From L POSNER, 21 Lackawanna Ays. MOTHERS MUST GUIDE. - ' - asjuasssa. Should Watoh the Physical Da ' etopraeot of.Tbair DuaterB. Informactoa) They ShaniM randah at tha rioser Time Kaowtodfe by .Which Sort) ring May Be Avoided. Every mother possesses information of vital value to her young daughter. When the girl's thoughts become sluggish, with headache, dizzi ness, and a dis position to sleep, pains in back and lower limbs, eyec dim, desire for solitude, an a dislike to society of children: when she is a mystery to herself and friends, then, her mother should come to her aid. Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com pound will, at this time, prepare the system for the coming change. See that she has it, and Mrs. Pinkham, at Lynn, Mass., will cheerfully answer any letters where information is de sired. Thousands of women owe their health to her and the Vegetable Com pound, and mothers are constantly applying to her for advice regarding their daughters. WHY DOES Business boom at Davis' Tailoring House? The People recognize this as the only establishment in Scran ton where garments are made to order at popular prices. Some Make poor garments at low prices. We make good garments at low prices, and we are the only par ties in Scranton that have the facilities for so doing. Wl nAVI? '." Wyoming Ave. J. UrtTia, Arcade Building. ESTABLISHED THIRTY YEARS. NOW IN OUR NEW STORE. 130 WYOMING AVENUE. Coal Exchange, Opp, Hotel Jermyn. We havo the flnost store and most complet) stock in all this section, cf WITCHES, FINE JEWELRY. DI1RONO, STERLING SILVER WAR I, STERLING SILVER NOVELTIES, RICH CUT CLASS, CLOCK), ETC. Our Prices are always bottom. If yoa have not seen us in our new store It fill pay you to call. JAMES MOIR, THE MERCHANT TAILOR Has Movail to His New Quarters, 402 Lackawanna Avenue. Entrance nn aid next to Flrt National Bank. Ho lias now in a lisi Comprising erarrthing roq tislta for Ons atvrehnnt Tailorlnir. And the sanio eu be shown to advantage in hi spltn dioty fitted up moms. k SPECIAL INVITATION la Extended to All Readers of The Trltx MM to Call a "OLD RELIABLE" la His Maw Baslaaaa Noma vi iu nrffs W of v ru. filERCEREAU a CONNELL 1 ON THE LINE OF THt CANADIAN PACIFIC RY are loented tha flnoat fishing and hunting grounds In tho world. Descriptive boon on application. Ticketa to all points In Maine. Canada and Maritime Provinces. Minneeipolir. St. Paul, Canadian and United Btatea Northwest, Vanvouver, Seattle, Taconia, Portland, Ore., Ban Franciaeo. First-Class Sleeping and Dinfng Cars attached to all throught trains. Tourist eara fully fitted with bedding, curtains aad specially adapted to wants of families Bay be had with second-class tickets. Rate alwaye leaa than via other lines. For farther Information, time tables, eto on application to a V. SKINNER Q. E. A., Mi Broadway, Naw York. THE GREAT EVENT Our nagnlflcent and Host nil k, cm. JipantsB Bilc-a-Bn;, Sciians, Etc., TO BE SOLD AT AUCTION IBUeSDflYJEC.10JI2SND7.30P.lfI. FOR THREE DAYS ONLY, AT 207 Wyoming Avenue. The immense stock must be sold at whatever it brings. Do not miss this opportunity to buy high grade goods at your own price. CHRISTMAS GIFTS Onyx Tables and Cabinets Screens, Husic Racks, Easels, China Cabinets, Towel Racks, Flower Stands, Jardiniers Stands, Rug Department. Imported and Domestic Axmlnster Buss In suitable sizes Tor rooms. Combination Rugs, Mohair and Silk, with Curl Center, In the latest effects. A carefully selected line or Assyrian, Telvet. Moquette, Smyrna, Fur and Japanese Hup;; also Baby Carriage Bobcs tn endless variety, at Prices Lower Than Ever. Make your selection while the delivered when desired. ' S. G. KERR, Opp. Main Entrance A fQ T. A 10 Wyoming House. JO uavBAIt AlUHUIj, THIRD NATIONAL BANK OF SCRANTON. Special Attention Given to Business and Per sonal Accounts. Liberal Accommodations Extended According to Balances and Responsibility. 3 Interest Allowed on Interest Deposits. A Honfh of This store is full of it! The pleasures of anticipation and getting ready are best of all! We do our best to make this store seem at least a store during this busy month. Beauty everywhere! And new beauty each day. . No wonder all Scranton claims an interest in "THE ECONOMY." CLOTHING. We sometimes wonder if the men who conic here were made to lit ot r Cloilics. It doe seem so easy to fit them, and thi-y go away so contented. Everyone doesn't yet realize what perfection ready-made clothes has attained and then, too, you have the privilege of our "Pay a little at a time system." COMFORTS AND BLANKETS This department has grown be yond our expectation no won der, thoujh, when you've all dis covered our attractive prices; All-wool Blankets, - $4.98. Sateen Comforts, extra heavy. - - $2.98. These goods arc far better than good at such prices. Purchases Stored Until Wanted OF THE SEASON, Admired Collection of nous, oripebies Hat and Coat Racks, Umbrella Stands, Tabourets, Statuary, Bric-a-Brac, Ottomans, Hassocks, Etc. stock is full. Goods stored and ' SON & CO., ft IV k VV A 1 lTUHTTTU Christmas. FURNITURE, We seldom talk of a lack of room as a reason for unusual movements of goods, but a large section of the furniture flooor is to be turned over lo our holiday stock and prosy goods like bed-room suits must yield. This week's offering Is some interesting lots, so well bought that the selling prices may range from 12.00 to $25.00, and some very Gne suits at Just half price reduced to send them away at double quick. Onyx Tables, Brass Lamps, Decorated 0 lobes, Silk Shades, Easels, Music Cabinets, Ladles Desks, and hundreds ot other Furniture articles on display. 225-227 Wyoming -Avenue.
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