The Scranton tribune. (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, December 28, 1896, Page 8, Image 8

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THE SCI? A NTON TRIBUNE MONDAY KOHNTNG. DECEMBER 28, 189R.
GARBONDALE,
fFenflwn will pleare not thai nflvertlte
ments, orders for Job work, and Itemi (or
(ubllcntlon left at the establishment of
imannun & Co.. newsdealers. North Main
tiret-t, will receive prompt attention; of
l.tu open from V a. m. to 10 p. m.J
AtlSS BURNS' SEVERE FALL
t Scriititoii Von hi; I.ndy .llccla With
n Mid Accident.
A sfvr-re ariident occurred to JIIhs
niiii? Hums, of Scranton, in Hum
I tucy's stori! Christmas evf. Mixs
i'.ui-iiM acts as bookkeeper and was on
l.t r way to the train at the time of the
cci iili'nt. The cellar door In front vt
Letts Fluunisian's restaurant had
!! n carelessly left open and In the
llurk Miss Hums failed to notice It,
fo that she walked Into the open luor
viiy and fell to the bottom, a distance
lif clttl-.t feet. Several persons saw the
accident and went to her assistance.
9'liey were surprised to llnd that, lil
IIimukIi badly bruised and sufferins; a
preut deal from the shock, Miss li'tiiw
liad no sevel'e wounds.
This accident, however, should be a
I' Sson to storekeepers who iiet,'L'.;t to
lake I lie prei:iiii ion necessary I J Ihe
fulcly nf pedestrians.
FIRE IN A1AYTIELD.
A Hole! I" ut i rely Consumed by
riaiii i's,
The May Held yard hotel run by AV.
A. Kiiirel! was entirely consumed by
llames yesterday inoiniiiji.
The lire broke out al about five
o'clock. No one was awake at the
timeund Mr. Farrell. tlie Hist to get up.
found the place Piled with smoke. He
lit "Mice woke up the other occupants of
tlie house and set to work to IlKht the
nanus. The lire had such headway,
however, that iiothius could be done
mid the men were soon compelled to
leave tlie biirniUK house.
How the lire started will probably re
main a mystery. Mr. Farrell saw to
the lues himself befor" retlrlni? but this
fecius to be the only way that the lire
could have iuniteit.
The building was owned by Mrs. John
'alTert. of Mayl'uld. who had the
place Insured for part of its value. Mr.
Farrell ulso carried some Insurance.
Tile entire loss will probably be about
live thousand dollars.
LOCAL AND I'IKSONAL NOTES.
There was a pleasant Ratherinor at
the home nf Mis. John Watt on Salem
h venue Christinas ul'ternoon. Those
resent were Mrs. Watt's children,
praudi hiliireu, line one it p.' at Krund
t hild, lieth, daiiHliler of Mr. and Mrs.
Atry lieynolds makins the fourth
fct'llilllliun.
Miss May Kilnatrick, who is attend
ing the Millersville State Normul school
Is linme for lb-1 '.loodays.
Mr. and Mrs. A VS. I.ewsl'y and son
fcre visiting in VmeVeh.
Thomas Levis hi w ill leav; for the
Mouth the lirsi of (he year.
Miss Florence Stewart visited lier
parents In Susipiehanna last week.
Miss Maud Wheeler Is conllned to her
home by illness.
Harry llurtli-tt. of liiiiKhnmtun, spent
f'hristinas in this city.
lieoftfe Male, of the New York Col
lege of l'hiirinacy. Is visiting his par-
llllS 111 town.
Miss Lizzie Hart, of the Millersv l.le
State Normul school. Is speiidintf her
Vacation with her parents in this city.
, Miss (labrlella Coleman left Satur
day for a visit Willi friends in 1'ill"?
t'.n. .Miss Helen Scurry, Uaimiiter of I.lr.
Mid Mrs. i. Scurry, IsMionio from lier
:choul in Philadelphia. Her teacher,
Miss Fritz, Is her guest.
Jliss Ada. Murphy, of Scranton, was
the truest of Miss Mary O'Coi'icll. of
Seventh avenue.
Mrs. It. !. Abbey. Miss Mabel Abbey
r.nd Morgan Abbey, of Salem, Wayne
i-otinly; Miss Monica Abbey, of Sernn
ton. an. I Mr. and Mrs. ltalph tliles and
family, of this city, took dinner Christ
inas day W illi Mr. and Mrs. M. O. Ab
bey, of this city.
Mrs. Henry Siebold, of Talk Ktr.ut,
la seriously ill.
(burtfe Oliver, of Tdetown. Luzerne
t utility, is visllliiK W. V. Cullender, of
Church street.
Sidney a ml ltalph Mack are visiting
their uncles. John and S. F. MnKl'elter.
Kdvvnrd Maishull. of I'liilllpshurn. is
Visiting his sister. Mis. U. McMullen,
n Salem avenue.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Williams are
i nlei laininir Miss Kdlth Moses, of
Vilkcs-linrro.
Mis l'.ertha Shofer has returned to
lier home in ieornetown after a visit
With frli mis In town.
Mr. and Mrs. William Urownell and
daughter, of Hundaff, were guests of
Sir. and Mrs. James Courtney, Mrs.
Hrownell's parents, Christmas.
Mr.aml llr?. Forter Smith and daugh
ter, Fugenla, visited relatives In Bcran
ton last week.
Kll Dickinson, of South Church street,
on employe of the Delaware and Ilud
Hon locomotive shop, Is recovering from
n severe attack of sickness. He hopes
to resume work the first of the year.
The little son of Mr. and Mrs. (leorge
Wyllle, of Kighth avenue, who was
threatened with pneumonia a few days
ago. Is improving.
Miss Nettie Sweeney, of Scranton,
van the guest of Miss Katu Byrne Fri
day. ' .
Mr. and Mrs. fl. A. Sherman, of
Wnverly ; I.lr. and Mrs. V. X. liarnes,
of Providence, and Mr. and Mrs. (lilea
Mil tan. of Clifford, were guests of Mr.
and Mrs. Chris. Mlttan, of Canaan
street, Christmas dny.
Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Van licrijen and
Miss Katharine Van Hergen spent
Christmas with Mrs. J. lj. Fordham, In
Green ltidge.
Mr. and Mrs. Allen Stanton, nf Dick
son, gave a dinner party Christmas.
Mr. and Mrs. L. V. Writer are visit
ing friends in Georgetown.
Lawrence Howlson, of Serantnn, spent
Christmas witn his parents in this city.
Air. and Mrs. It. Carpenter and Miss
OUR
Ida? Wife
Rocking Chairs, Centre Tables,
Stands, Screens, Pictures, Has
socks, Carpet Sweepers, Rugs und
JNIats, and the largest and finest
assortment of Carpets in the city,
PRICES always the lowest.
J.SCOTT INGLIS,
Cartels, Vail Papsu and Draperies,
i 19 LRCKL AVENUL
Phene Follet spent a pleasant Christ
mas in WaymarU
Principal W. P. Gregory, of Wood's
Business college, was presented with a
handsome onyx-top table on Christmas
by the students.
Miss Julia Byrne, daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. Patrick Byrne, of this city,
had a narrow escape from death at the
burning of the Kathbun house at Kock
ford, HI., where she was a guest. Her
life was saved by the firemen but her
personal effects and three hundred dol
lars were destroyed hy the. flames.
ji;kmy.n.
A very pleasant time was enjoyed on
Saturday evening at the home of Henry
Hemelrlght on Second street. Music
and dancing were enjoyed until a late
hour when refreshments were served.
The following were present: Misses
Kunli'e Hryson, Mable Carr, Maine
Bryson, of Carbondale: Emma Moon.
Carrie Murray and Mary Swlnck.
Messrs. Kay Clifford. Edward Carr.
Charleg Kogers, Maurice Clifford, of
Carbondale, and James Kellley.
Cm Christmas day a surprise was
given to Mr. and Mrs. John Maker, of
Kushbrook street, by the arrival of
friends from Carbondale and Scott. The
day was spent In a very enjoyable man
ner. Among those present were: Mr.
and Mrs. Knock Cordnei, Miss Grace
Simpson, and Richard Davis, of Car
bondale: James Carl, Miss Mary Cord
ner. William Cordner and C. S. Gould,
of Scott.
Mr. and Mrs. William drover, of
Rendhum, and Mr. and Mrs. Me
Andrew, of Scranton, called on Mrs.
Frank Couch last Friday.
The residents of Maytleld Yard were
awakened Saturday morning by the
blowing of the locomotive whistles at
the yard. The commotion was caused
by llames which were seen issuing from
the Maytleld hotel nearby. The hotel
building was owned by Mrs. Jno. Cat
ferty, and Wm. Farrell for the last year
had been lis landlord. How tho lire
originated is not known, but it Is sup
posed thut a lamp exploded. The llames
were llrst noticed in the garret. The
residents were aroused and an effort
was made to stop the progress of
the Humes, but It was without avail
owing to the meagre facilities at hand.
Attention was turned to keeping ad
jacent buildings out of danger, and in
this the firelighters were successful.
The hotel which was Insured was en
tirely consumed. A quantity of Mr.
FarrelPs household goods were also de
stroyed. The building was a two story
frame structure, and its loss will be
greatly deplored by the railroad men
who made It their headquarters.
.Mr. and Mrs. William Belch, of ely
phaut. spent Friday with George Belch.
Quite an Interesting wrestling match
took place on Friday between Stephen
Hoeady. a man over 7C years of age,
and Gomer Griffiths. After a good deal
of tussling Hoeady succeeded In down
ing Grlttlths. with such force that he
was unconscious for about ten minutes.
John Sampson, of Duryeu, called on
his father the latter part of last week.
Misses Belle and Catherine Mullaney,
of Scranton, spent Friday at the home
of James Timlin on Main street.
Richard Geiidall was a caller in town
on Friday, but returned to the semin
al' the same evening.
John Roberts Is visiting his sister at
Green Ridge.
George Cramer Is visiting relatives
at Hyde Park.
F.rnest Steele was a visitor In town
the latter iart of the week.
The following boys, of Maytleld, are
showing a spirit for the training of
their minds, Messrs. Walker, F.dmunds
and Murray. They have placed an in
strument In euch house, with a wire
running from each house to the depot,
and ere long we may expect good
telegraphers.
on Saturday the funeral of Charles
Ostrosky, who met an untimely death
on the Delaware and Hudson tracks
on Thursday occurred. The funeral was
In charge of I'ndertnker Prokopowitch.
Interment at Greek cemetery.
On Thursday some unknown person
went to the premises of Mrs. Kvuns, of
Fourth street and confiscated live
chickens.
Mr. and Mrs. John Pnrkyn, of Forest
City, spent Friday with J. J. Miller.
Dr. and Mrs. M. J. Shields leave this
morning for a sojourn of a few weeks
in Texas. The doctor will stay some
time In New Orleans and visit a
nephew who Is there studying medi
cine, and with him visit some of the
hospitals of that famous seaport. Dur
ing the doctor's absence his patients
here will be attended by Dr. Munlv of
this borough and Dr. 11. C. Wheeler, of
Carbondule.
FORICST C1TV.
On Thursday evening the members
of the Forest City Cornet band ten
dered Mrs. J. R. Davis a surprise party.
During the period in which Mrs. Da vies
owned the Davies estute the band was
given a hall where they could practice
free of charge. About two mouths ago
Mis. Italics disposed of the property
and will move to her former home in
Scranton in a few months. In view of
this the members of the band decided
to present her with something by which
they could show their appreciation of
her kindness. A life size crayon of
herself enclosed In an elegant frame
was presented to her. A member ot the
band made a short speech In present
ing the gift to her. The evening was
spent In vocal and instrumental selec
tions rendered by the members of the
band.
On the afternoon of the 2',d Inst., at
the Methodist Fpiscopal parsunuge at
Haines, Wayne county, the marriage
of Miss Lizzie Hoar to Mr. Ira Dunn
was solemnized by Rev. Mr. Wheeler,
of the church. The couple will reside
in Forest City.
On December 24 Mr. Herbert Maxon
and Miss Klnora Bell were united in
marriage at Carobndale.
Mr. Charles Stanton and Miss Jennie
Simpson were married on December 25.
Misses Myrtle Alexander, Kdilh
Brown and Mr. George Maxey. students
at Mansfield; B. F. Maxey, of the New
York School of Pharmacy; Arthur May.
of Dickinson college, and Bert W.
Blakeslee, of the I'niversity of Penn
sylvania, are spending the holidays at
their espectlve homes.
Joseph McCormack is spending a few
weeks at his home In Silver Lake.
Peter Pell was struck over the eye
with a beer glass by a man from
Monkey Run on Christmas day. He
received an ugly wound which caused
him considerable pain.
The Pons of Cambria Glee club sere
naded many of our residents during
the early hours on Christmas morning.
A 17-inonlhs-old son of Mr. and Mrs.
John Callahan died at 6 a. m. Saturday
of diphtheria. The funeral was held
on Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock. In
terment was made In St. Agnes' ceme
tery. W. B. Baker, Ontario and Western
station agent at Forest City, lias re
signed his position here and will go
to Sound Beach. Conn., where he will
occupy a similar position for the New
York, New Haven and Hartford rail
road. Mr. Baker will leave for Sound
Beach on Tuesday.
James Morrey lost an eye and several
Polunders received severe Injuries as
the outcome of a drunken quarrel late
on Friday night. Morrey und a few
young l'olauders had been drinking to
gether, and it is supposed that they
disagreed on certain subjects which
were being diseimsed. The polanders
left Morrey and proceeded down Main
street. At a convenient spot they wait
ed for him. When Morrey urriwil at
the spot, they pounced upon him and
In the scuflle one of the Poles named
John Rudy drew a knife and stabbed
Morrey In his eye. He also received a
severe thrashing. John Meka and
John Kurtania were Rudy's assistants.
The latter is not a resident of Forest
City, but was visiting friends. The
crowd proceeded down Main street,
and when opposite the Cray building,
Morrey was the victim of another se
vere punishment. He managed to get
to the olllce of Justice of the Peace D.
R. Hraman ami had warrants Issued
for the urrest of the l'olauders. In the
menntlme Drs. Taylor and Grander
were sumoned and bandaged up the
man's face, when he was taken to the
T'arliotul.ile hospital on the electric car
leaving at 12. IS. The time that the
stabbing occurred was about 11 p. m.
The three men were found In the Cray
building, where they had been con
cealed by friends. Otlleers 15. V . Rich
ards und George Ledyard went to the
house and demanded admission. 1'pon
entering they noticed Rudy and Imme
diately n rested him. When Ledyard
was taking him some one threw a
waslituh at him which went through
the door. Then the lighting for liberty
began, chairs, pails and itilbs wire
freely used. The otlleers were quite
badly bruised In the affray. They suc
ceeded in bringing their men out, but
not until the Inmates had received se
vere punishment. The otlleers were
sit uck with chairs and other house
hold foods which could be convenient
ly handled. The rooms which the l'o
lauders occupied are a total wreck.
The men were given a hearing on Sat
urday morninsr und were held in i,wn
bail each to appear on Saturday, Jan
nary 2, Money was not able to be
present at the hearing, hence the ad
journment. He has lost one eye en
tirely and the other is In such a condi
tion that the phsicians cannot ascer
tain the exai t condition of it. His head
and face are terribly swollen. The
young Holes are well known, having
figured prominently In such lawless
ness before. Mo trey Is not known here.
He Is a slram;er. but is very fond of
drink. Rudy Is the man who escaped
from Oltlcer John W. .ones in Scranton
in a fos while on their way to Mont
lose some time ago.
MAI.I.STKAD.
Tlie public schools of this place closed
last Wednesday and will iiol reopen
again until Monday. Jan. I.
.Marvin Barnes lias moved into the
house on Main street, lately vacated by
Arthur Chichester.
The Brotherhood of Andrew and
Philip, or the Presbyterian church, will
give a concert Jan. is.
Su.ie and Lottie Hall are the gucr.ts
of their parents at Tunkhauuock.
G. W. Lamb, of Binghamton, was a
visitor in town on Wednesday.
Friendly Smilh reieived his llrst de
gree in Friendly Hand lodge on Wed
nesday evening.
The meeting of Anawa tribe of Red
Men Thursday evening was devoted to
preparatory arrangements for holding a
district council at which all the grand
otlleers of the Independent Order of
Red Men will be present after which
a li.UKiilet will be served.
Mrs. M. Stein and sou, Loniile, and
Mrs. David Coffnian, of Dunmore, are
visiting ut the residence of Simon Stela,
on Main street.
Warren Van Loan has opened a gro
cery store in the Allen building on
New York avenue.
Michael Cariagg had his right arm
quite badly injured while coupling cars
at liin;.;hamtoii lust Wednesday morn
ing. Rutherford Swiirtz, of Scranton, Is
the. guest of his brother, Kugene Swarlz,
on Main street.
John Conyne, of Tilnghamton, visited
friends in town Inst week.
M.'irter I m Hois Chase, of F.aslon. Is
the guest of his gi andparents, Hon. und
Mrs. S. B. Chase, on Front street.
The following Is the programme of
the fourth annual ioneiition of the
Christian Kndeavor union of Husqiie
hannn county, to be held In the Pres
byterian fhurcli in this place, next
Wednesday und Thursday. Dec. :ia and
:' Morning session Song service; de
votional exercises, led by Rev. L. W.
Church: address of welcome. Professor
Charles K. Moxley; response. James
Morris, jr.: reports of societies: "Per
sonal ltillueiice," Jliss Fanny Staunton:
president's address. Afternoon session
Song service; doyot ioual exercises,
conducted by Rev. John A. Davis:
"What Now and What Next." Rev. J.
S. Wilkes. ."X-rays." .Mrs. John A.
Pnvls; missionary addros. I!"V. P. 15.
Kennedy; "A Clean House." Alfred
Howell; liible reading. W. W. Adair;
"Some Redeimlng Features of Christian
l.tid.avor." Rev. Wllliiun Wilbur; ju
nior address, Mis. R. 15. Little; Junior
other:
Anxiously watch ileclinin health of
their daughters. So many are cut olf
ly consumption in early year that
there U real causu for anxiety. In
tlie early slaves, when not beyond
Hie reach of iiictlii'iiie. Ilooil's Nirsa
arillu will restore fiie i!i.-;lily and
quantity of tin; liloml and finis trive
food health, ijetul the following Idler:
"It is but just to write ubout my
daughter Corn, aged 3!1. Sho whs com
pletely rundown, declining, had Hint tired
feeling, and friends said she would not
live over three months. She had a bad
and nothing seemed to do her any good.
1 happened to read about Hood's Snrsapa
rilla and had her give it a trial. From the
very first dose she Ixfan to get better.
After taking a few bottles she was com
pletely cured and her health 1ms Iwen tho
best ever since." Mi;s. Aooik Peck,
12 Railroad Place, Amsterdam, N. V.
"1 will say that my mother has not
stated my rase in as strong words as I
would have done. Hood's Sarsapnrilla
has truly cured me and I am now w ell."
Cora Peck, Amsterdam, N. Y.
Be Bure to get Hood's, because
Sarsaparilla
ts the One True Mood PurltW. AllilriiireM. ?t
Freinml only by C. I. Hood & .. Dm ell. Mass.
M- ru are purely vejp'talile. re
IlOOa S PUIS liable aitd beneficial 25c
Christian Kndeavor rally. Evening
session Song service; devotional exer
cises, conducted by Rev. A. L. Benton,
D. D.; uddress, "Christian Citizenship."
F. W. Pearsall, secretary ot the Rail
roud Young Men's ( hristian associa
tion, of Scranton; nddres. "Your Part
of the Programme." Uev. T. A. Hughes,
pastor Fifth RaplUt church of Newark,
N. J.; consecration meeting, leader,
Rev. D. J. Sutherland. Thursday. Dec.
"1. Sunrise prayer meeting, leader.
Rev. K. K. Thomas; business meeting,
election of otlleers, reports of superin
tendents, miscellaneous business.
Professor il. w. Pease, principal of
the Hullstcud graded schools, tfnd Miss
I.lbble Gravis, of Apalacon, N. Y.,
were united in murriuse at Scranton.
Pa., on Thursday. Dee. I'l. We extend
our most hcurty congratulations and
w ish hint a loni; ift. uf happiness und
prosperity.
TAYI.OK.
The fnlr for the benefit of St. Law
rence church. Old Forge, of which Rev.
J. F. Jordan Is rector, opened In Fal
lon's rink on Friday evening and will
continue until after the New Year.
It was a most auspicious oiicnlug: the
Moor w as so crowded that to move about
was difficult. The rink looks very at
tractive. The decorations are very
tasteful and the booths present a fine
appearance. The g-and march which
takes place nightly Is voted by ah us
a grand success. Fin therinore an ex
cellent entertainment Is given each
evening. If you desire to spend a
pleasant evening und at the same time
assist a most worthy cause, take the
Taylor car to Reudham and spend a
few hours with the congregation at
their fair.
Master Silas Powell, of Plymouth,
who has been visiting friends and rel
atives in this place, has returned home.
Mr. and Mrs. Ueoige Powell, who
have been visiting ut Hazletoti, have
returned home.
Rev. R. G. Jones, pastor of the Pres
byterian church will leave this morn
fur Ogdeiivllle, N. V., where he has ac
cepted a call.
tiiihilmas Jones, of Kingston, who
has bet ii spending the past few days
with relatives In this place returned
home Saturday.
John Avers Is a candidate for the
nomination for councilman In the Fifth
ward on the Republican ticket.
William Stone, of Philadelphia. Is
spending the holidays with his parents,
Mr. nnd Mrs. William Stone, on Main
street.
Jessie Gaugwer has been appointed a
member of the board of health to
(ill the vacancy made by M. C. Judge.
The Taylor cornet hand attended the
fair In Mhiooltu on Saturday evening,
under the auspices of the St. Joseph's
society of I he above tow n. The music
they discoursed was enjoyed by all
who were present.
John G. Owens announces his can
didacy for school director In the Sec
ond ward on the Republican ticket.
Mr. and Mrs. David Price, of the
Hillside, who have been visiting the
hitler's jiarents, .Mr. and Mrs. J. K.
Davis, of Main street, returned home
yesterday morning.
Mrs. ICdith Roxentrunch, who has
been the guest of her mother, Mrs.
Decker, of I'nion street, has returned
home.
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Copyright, by Mitchell & Miller.
A l-ha.Ha Eook.
There was :i yoanir tirl down In I'la.
W bo lead as ihe sun grew til.
In a I look: ami she snilleil;
"With deep Joy I am wild:
Why, this grows lia, aud ha!"
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WE WILL SELL
Rubbers at 17c.
Ladies'
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Hisses' Rubbers
Child's Rubbers at 14c.
Misses' Shoes st 4e,
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MELANCHOLY WOMEN.
AFRAID SOMETHING DREADFUL 13
GOING TO HAPPEN.
Dow n Little llubjr Girl Rolled the Clouds
Away.
Of course a woman will naturally
see tin; ilurlc ni"lo of everything- when
tortured by bouio form vl female dis
ease, wliicu nor
doctor can
not or does
not relieve.
No wonder
she in melan
choly when
head and
bark ache,
paius run
through
the whole
bixly aud
loins, nerves
are weak,
stomach out
of order, di
g-estiuu
poor,
sense of
fullness and bear-injj-dowu,
poor
sleep aud appetite.
always weak and tired, irrcgu
hir menstruutiou, whites, etc.
She probably is not so fort u ante ns
to know that all female ailments are
indicated by these, never failing symp
toms, and uro controlled by Lydiu K.
l'iuUham's Vegetable Compound; all
female weaknesses quickly disappear
by its use. It has been tho thinking
woman's gafegnurd for twenty years,
and nil druggists sell large quantities
of it because it can he relied upon.
Still another woman speaks:
" I wish yon would publish my name
with your testimonials. I want every
ine to know that your Vegetable Com
pound has nui ile mo well and st rung.
I siii(f its praises all the time. When I
was first married 1 was very weak and
had female troubles badly; Oh, I was
so weary , sick und melancholy, but the
Vegetables Compound built me up, and
now I have a dear baby jfiii, nnd I am
so happy. No home is complete with
out a U'ar littlo baby and Lydiu, E.
rinkham's Vegetable Compound to roll
the clouds uwy." Mks. I! so. Ci.au.
j Uauforth St , Buffalo, N. Y.
WHY DOES
Business boom at Davis'
Tailoring House?
The People
recognize this as tlie 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,
aud we are the only par
ties in Scranton that
have the facilities for so
doing.
Wl HAVIQ ai.1 Wyoming Av.'.
.J. Jty Arcade Bull din.
Rouses for Sale and for Rent.
If you contemplate purchasing; or lend
ing a house, irwunt tn invest In a lot,
lee the lists vt desirable property on
page a ot 1 he Tribune.
at 15c.
in Of
noes at m
AVOID THE Wl
PHILADELPHIA MANUFACTURERS OF CLOAKS Ai SUITS
Magnificent Display.
r
rem
75 handsome T.lzerlno plush Tapes, Sd-lneh
leni:tlin, full sweep, Thlliet ami Marten
triuiiuliiK, some t inlit uiili re.l In cut jets
und in apilpie styles. The like never
was sold In this elly for less
than $1.",; our rcilueiiou p'i'-e ..
PPKflAi, ItAltOAIxa IN 8KPAIIATK
IiKKSS S-KI KTS-.-.IK) lioiiele skirts, lln-,
anil Intetlfueil. full width in brown.
green, liluek and nine; regular O ftO
priee t'iM; now C.uO
Z. WEINGART, Proprietor,
421 LACKAWANNA AVENUE
NO CHARGE FOR
CLEARING SALE OF
Holiday Goods
At a sweeping reduction in prices in order to
close thcui out before our stock-taking
January ist, 1897.
Screens, Easels, Umbrella Stands, Bric-a-Brac,
Tabourettes, Onyx Top Tables and
Cabinets, Tea Tables, Fancy Chairs and
Rockers, Carpet Sweepers, Blacking Cases
Ottomans, Hassocks, Etc.
Rug Department.
Turkish Dagestan, Wilton, Hoqueite,
Sheepskin, Goatskin and Smyrna Rugs, Baby
Carriage Robes and a Full Line of Cocoa,
Rubber and Wire Door Mats, all sizes.
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Carpets and
"Torse. 40S LACKAWANNA AVENUE.
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.
S "CHRISTMAS CRUMBS" SALE.
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An opportunity to buy a gift for those you forgot
The Items are such as we do not care to carry
over therefore these big cuts:
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The pric's 0:1 tlicse gooils are 1-4
oil" fariticr price. Ctipiil l!;isc atiil
C 11 p id Hase anil Cilulic Si.'ty
(!nvx Hilar and Shade jS, wiili
Cliitl.iu Lace. 'i.oii Lamps and
Shades 50, and other like values.
'St. Cecelia," "Maler DolaKosa,"
"Magdalene" and situ it popular sub
jects loinpi ise our stock all framed
in handsome mahogany and i;old.
White and A'4.00 Pictures fi.ifi.
Fan 11 l?askc(s
Scrap Hasliets W.irk Baskets
Well made a few leltat half price.
$ 1 7ft !ia-;Uot.s $ .83
2 i) 1'asUcts 1.00
10 Ot) Woi-k liaskcts 50.0
Other prices between.
Fancy Iicci)i S-aii l'!;iir.
'e have abuiit tw o dozen of them
marked ut prices less than we paid.
'c want to move them. That's the
"Why?"
Our "Christinas Crumbs" Sale continues until next
4 Thursday so tlo not delay as there are some that we
have not mentioned above that you iuaj' want.
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"Christmas
Crumbs"
Ars Sold
For
Cash.
225-227 Wyoming Avanuo.
We have just purchased 25.W0 dollars
worth uf stock of v'ArKS, COATS,
PKIIITS. and WAISTS only. Our eiior
nious trade tells the mory of wonderful
savins of spot cash liuyiiu; and spot rash
seli!i. our prepurutiuna for the holiday
trade were made liy reducing prices be.
Tore Christmas In order to Klve our pat
ions u rhanee to have their Kurments for
Mil., winter weur. It Is not necessiiry to
wait until the seuson Is over. You will
tlr.d It a li.-neltt to come and examine our
stock before purchuslui; elsewhere.
SOi) llouele Coats half Bilk lined 4-0 OO
formerly I.1.S.1; now pi95
S"t line Persian Astniehun coats, lined with
the finest Uhadame silk, trimmed with
Utile pearl buttons, former A OO
price now 9.30
WW extra tine French caterpillar coats, half
Hilk lined, made up in ihe newts 7 QQ
effects, former price $W.!IS; now Ii30
IT. ! 11 wool Kersey Coats, lined with lln
ralYeta silk, hiindMimelv trimmed, sold
In New York city for $).' each, Owlnir
to our fortunate purchase cuu C QQ
sell them to you for UiWO
1(H) line crushed A--truchan Capes, silk
lined, full sweep, Thibet fur trlmmlmr.
sold In this city ut $11 no; re- il QQ
ductlun piie T.uO
3iki lieauliriil ilRured mohair skirts. 4 yard
wide, lined und laterlliK-d, Velvet bind
ing; a iiaiKain ut is.w; our
price
1.49
If we hoUKht up the whole space of this
paper we would not be uldo to Klve you a
correct Ideu of the bai-Kiilns we have. Con
sequently we suve expenses la every way
in order to Hive yuu the full bctietil III
bargains.
ALTERATIONS
Established 23 Years
101 k 00.,
Draperies.
Down Quills
.vok at the down, fluffy, odor
less and almost stemless. And ths
sateen ! All sorts of channini; pat
terns. Wc sell them at l.lS,
I'.i? Inductions in Comforts and
lUaukcts, too.
.lion's Overcoats
As you please yott may get ail
Overcoat for the money you thought
would be necessary. Or you may
malic your money buy an Overcoat
11st as ooil a 5.1 in as you hoped to
have. Tins explains it: 'c have a lot
Overcoats left from various lots of
Blue and Black Kerseys and Fancy
Cheviots not a complete line ol
sizes probably in any one but all
sizes in the roup.
We Sell
Clothing
For Cash
Or Credit.
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