THE SCHANTON TTUBUNTSTn CUSDAT MOKNXNCf. DECEMBER .11. lSfl.
Neu)s
WEST SIDE EVENTS.
Mrs. Benjaraia W. Evans, o! Twelfth
Street, Saved from D:ath by
George Rowland Yesterday.
Hy an act of unuHiml presence of mltul
tSiHii'c li'iwUnils yihh-riluy nuirnlnx
favr.l from Hevero Injury und possible
iHuth Mr. JWnjiinfln U. Kaiis, nf .13:!
fl'wellth hilt-el. Mr. Kowltuitlri hoards
fit tin- hiiuxt'. Kuily in thi- iimi-iilim us
lie whs drvsslnn fur work In an tipsiulrs
room he neurit air. Kvuns seivutnlni;
for help In the kitchen. She run to the
loot of Uie stairs unit Uowlanils. seeing
lier clotliir.z u muss of Humes. spruiiK
to tiie rfseue. Here's where the iiilek
Hvit cunie in. As Itmvhimls went ilown
the Ktuira he grulihel the tup part of
H narrow ship "f stulr rarpet uiul
leuririK mil the taeks us he went he
Tf-di hel Mis. Kvans' slile. It was only
the matter of u few seeomls when the
llames were smuthetefi and Mrs. Kvans
Was Kife- Itoulanils went about yes
teuluy with his niuiilt in liumlles. le
wus badly burned. Mrs. Kmiiis was
III so severely burned.
MRS. t:i:ui;iK zr:i;bs ill.
Mm. Ueoixe erlne. of 1 1 10 Washburn
Street, is in a iritieal condition, Inert-suit
of a fall Tuesoay morning nml
en u Iter stroke ol ptiraiysis. Mis. Zer
law Is M yeui-H of IW and the physi
cians In atemlamo fear that slie will
Hut be able to withstand the sudden
Illness. Tuesday niornlni? Mis. .eifas
flipped "ii some lee on the front
porch of her residence. She suffered
Iron' the ell'ei ts of the sudden Jar unit
when the after slioke of paralysis came
She was prostrated. During Tuesday
TilKht and yesterday she has been un
conscious. Mrs. Zerfus Is well known
vn this side.
W1IILK YKAH (JOKS OUT.
There will be a watch night ineptlnff
Jn the I'lyniouth church. Juckson street,
this evuiinis-, beKinnliiK at 10 o'clock,
under the auspices of the Young 1'eo
lile'H I'nlon of the West .Side. The meet
Jnr will begin with a praise service,
followed by a consecration meeting.
Ciller which there will be short address
es by lte.v Thomas Hell. Itev. J.- It.
Sweet and 'James It. Hughes. The lat
ter will have ehan;e of the niee'.lntf.
The seivh e Is for ull the churches and
most of them will not hold their separ
ate seivlce this year.
AT Till-: MASQl'KHADK MALL.
Four of our young society gentlemen,
Harry Pecker, C. V. Shiver, Frances
"NVIl'-ttlitiK ninl K. V. Thuyer. were the
Coillliiltlee 111 liare of a inamiilicent
liiasouerude ball in St. David's hall last
ever-ill!?.- There was h tfood attendance
ami the evenini? pnssi d veiy pleasantly,
l'.auer furnished the miu-ic. The cos
tumes wore were niortly (?rotiS(iie but
aim. ok the ladles the make-ups were
pretty and fasclnatini?.
EISTKDPFOI) TOMOUHOW.
The eisteddfod at liellevue tomorrow
lu-onilses to be interestini?. The pro
pniiiime Is a i?ood one and the contest
ants are said to be many. A mistaken
Idea has roup out In regard to the
choral competition. The Taylor choir
ay that they are barred out of the
contest owing; to a too great number of
plii(?ers. This Is untrue. The mun
OKers of the eisteddfod wish that the
statement be made that no number
limit Is set for the competing parties.
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MINK Fl'XO'S liKl'OKT.
1 he annual report of the Hellevue
Mine Accidental fund for the year lS'.Mi
PlioW'H that the total receipts durini? the
twelve months was !it;.KS. At the be
Elnnlns; of the year there was $7S!.07 111
the treasury. The expenditure! iluilns
the year were $l.iMHl.fi!i and the amount
How on hand Is JiiSJ.lii.
DKCKRHH IS THE SFH-STATION.
. The postal sub-station will ne in
l)ecker's drup store and will be In oper
ation next Saturday. Miss Gertrude
Decker w ill be in charge. The t)"( k-r
tore Is a few doors from Jackson pireet
on the w esterly side of Main avenu.?.
NF.WK NOTES AND I'KIISONA IS.
1 Mrs. James Smith died at the resi
dence of her daughter, Mrs. Michael
Fadden, of Jackson street, yesterday.
She s survived by thr4e sons, James F.
Smith, of Minneapolis, Minn.; Hartley
Finest Tailor-Made
(Full Silk Lined)
FULL DRESS SUITS
For Most Any Shape, Whether Very Tall
or Very Stout,
A SPECIAL DEPARTMENT FOR.
. Renting Diess Coats and Vests.
Ti SAMTERS
Square Dealing Clothiers, Hattars ani Furnish;;
of fh? Suburbs.
Smith, of Hutte City, Mon., and Patrick
Smith, of O'Nell City, Neb. Deceased
was born In Ballymote, County Sllgo,
Ireland, and came to this country in
1X64 with her husband and family. One
brother survives here, Patrick Oough-
lan, a retired merchant of Hallyniote.
Funeral Saturday morning at 8 o'clock.
The funeral of the lute Philip Dur-
kln will take place at 9 o'clock this
morning from St. Putrlck's church.
Hurlul will be- made In Hyde Park
Catholic cemetery.
Watch services will lie held at the
Hampton Street Methodist Fplscopal
church tonight from It) o'clock onwurd.
I-Mwurd (Irlnell, a student ut the
T'nlverslty of Pennsylvania, Is visit
ing on this side.
This evening the Sunday school of
the Scranton Street liaptlst church
will conduct their Chiistmus tree ex
ercises. Miss Adeline Hull, of South Main ave
nue, left yesterday for a visit to friends
at Hazleton.
Misses Lizzie and Cordelia Owen, of
Taylor, were the guests of the Misses
SihlmpfT, of Washington avenue, yes
terday. on .Monday night Itev. S. F. Mat
thews', of the Scranton Street Huptist
church, was presented with a beauti
ful rocker by the members of his ltllilu
class. ....
Tile regular weekly prayer meeting of
the Simpson Methodist Episcopal
church will be held this evening in
stead of last t-vcnini; us is customary.
There will be no wutch service.
liuthi rford Hadley, of Kynoii street,
Is convalescent after his illness.
Miss llaltle Cooper, of South Hyde
Pink avenue. Is visiting Miss Harriet
Hutchins, of Carbondale.
We laundry stiff collars with soft
button holes. Crystal Laundry.
Miss Jessie Kern, a teacher at Madis
ouville, Is spending the season with
In-r parents on North Hyde Park ave
nue. Choice cut flowers and flower de
signs at Pulmcr & McDonalds, K44
Spruce.
lr. F. C. Hall has purchased for him
self n handsome carriage manufactured
specially for him by William lilume
A; Son.
Miss .M allelic liolce is visiting at Hop
liotlom.
Mrs. Thomas G. Thomas desires to
publicly thank those who so kindly of
fered their assistance and symputhy
during her recent bereavement.
Dr. E. Y. Harrison. Dentist, Mears
Hall. 113 S. Main avenue.
The latest and best styles. Roberts,
126 North Maine.
Dr. V. W. Coluorn, Dentist.
Rooms 144 North Main avenue.
West Side IliinincKs Directory.
HARRIET J. DAVIS, FLORIST.-Cut
flowers and funeral designs a specialty:
104 South Main avenue; two doors from
Jackson street.
SECOND HAND FURNITURE. Cash for
anything you bave to cell. Furniture,
Stoves, Tools, etc. Call and see the
stock of J. C. King, 701 to 70S West Lack
awanna avenue.
MORGAN'S niARMACY 101 NORTH
avenue Warranted pure drugs and
chemicals. Prescriptions cnrefully pre
pared. Klne stationery and blank books.
A large stock suitable for Christmas
presents. Teachers' liibles cheaper than
ever. Call and examine them. Wood
stains, paints, window glass, etc. Clerk
at store ull hours of night.
(UU.I-N KIDtii:,
The annual election of otllecrs of the
Washington rump, patriotic tinier Sons
of America, No. il, was held last evening,
when the following uhicers were elected
for the ensuing year: President, J. II.
Seward; vice-president, (incur Puyne;
master of forms, O. S. l.utz; coinlucto.-, T.
H. Ilowley; guurd, W. J. Puce; trustees,
H. T. Jayne, Al. . Greeley and Whitney.
Following this a debute was held, in which
the atllrinative won. The question was,
"Resolved, That the statesman Is greater
than the soldier."
Miss Amanda Tnmljlyn, of Samb-rs.in
avenue. Is visiting friends at Forest City.
Henry Smith is spending a few days ut
(ilellllllin.
A mother's meeting of the Women's
Christian Temperance union will be held
in their rooms on Penn avenue, this after
noon, at 2.30.
Albert Kowler Is spending the holidays
In New York city.
A watch-night service will be held In
the Asbury Methodist Episcopal chun-h
this evening. It will begin at 9.30. The
first hour will be occupied by the Senior
Epworlh League, following a sermon by
Itev. Mr. Edgar, of Providence Methodist
Episcopal church. The lust half hour of
the service will be taken up by a conse
cration meeting.
The Kins of Pills U Beecham'a.
BEECHAM'S.
SOUTH SIDE NEWS.
There Will Be a New Year's Receptloa
at (be Y. W. C. A. RoomsCouo
cilmao McQrall Very III.
The members of the South Side
Young Women's christian association
will receive their friends at the rooms,
10JI Cedar avenue, tomorrow- from 4 to
10 o'clock i. m. Music and refresh
ments will be provided for the pleusure
and enjoyment of those who attend.
An Interesting programme was giv
en yesterday afternoon by the Juniors.
Songs and recitations were rendered In
capable style and at the conclusion
Christinas gifts were distributed.
Those who took purl were Misses Dora
Klefer, Wanda Hose, Barbara Chrlsto
phel, Eva Cockeiill, Mamie Klefer,
Dora Scheuer, Alice Dni'Illcle, Delia
K noble, Annie Scheuer, tlrace dinners,
Minnie Klefer and Katie Trester.
COUNCILMAN M't! RAIL. A'EHY ILU
Councilmun Thomas MeOrail, of the
Twentieth ward. Is critically ill and
his condition Is so serious that the last
rites of the church were administered
to hint by Uev. D. W. McCarthy, of
Minonka. He has been confined to ins
bed nearly a week.
SHOHTEK PAUAORAPIIS.
Watch night services will he conduct
ed tonight ut the Evangelical Church
of Peace.
Permanent Man Edward Kneller, of
the Century Hose company. Is confined
to his home with Illness.
The South Side curs began making
their trips yesterday over the Koaiing
Hrook bridge, and the change has
wrought a vast Improvement In the
service, which will be duly appreciat
ed by the people over here.
We laundry stiff collurs with soft
button holes. Crystal Laundry.
Comet lodge, Knights of Pythias, has
elected olllcers for the ensuing year as
follows: President. James Hird; vice
president, Frank Kiefer; prelate, h,
Holgato; master of arms, Alois Itudler;
master of work. William Zang; Inner
guard, (ieorge Fnsshold: outer guurd,
Henry liable; trustee, 11. K. Klaiiinln
zer. Tin? Installation will take place
on Jan. 12.
Choice out flowers and dower de
signs at Palmer & McDonalds, 541
Spruce.
rKOVIDKNU:.
A grand entertainment ahd supper will
be given at the Welsh Congregational
church, on West .Market street, Provi
dence, on .New Vear's eve and New Year's
day ninl night, under the auspices of the
Ladles' Aid society, who will Ik- attired
111 full Welsh costumes. The following
programme will be rendered by some of
the best talent of the city:
"March of the Men of Harlech",
l!y the choir
Song, "My Dear (lid Home,"
Jo.-hua John
Itecllatlon William J. Lewis
Song, selected L'sau Price
Song, selected ...Miss Catherine Hilchings
Part song, "Skylark,"
Hy Church Female choir
Itecitatlon ., Philip It. Thomas
Song, selected Airs. Llewellyn Evans
Song, "Johnnie, Come Home,"
.Male quartette
Song, selected Mrs. D. I). Lewis
Instrumental duet .ltees It. Davis nml sun
Duet, "Howell and Hlmlwen,"
Joshua John and .Mrs. D. D. Lewis
Song, selected Henry H. Hltchings
Song, selected .Miss Mary C. Powell
Duet, "Hetty Wyn,"
Messrs. John and Philip H. Thomas
Song, selected Miss (Iwen Price
Recitation Miss Maggie Evans
Song, selected Miss May Lewis
Sol Fa ipiurtette,
Messrs. William J. Lewis. Henry II.
Hltchings, Joshua John,
and Esau Price,
Quintette Hy female party
Sung and chorus.
Miss .Mury ('. Powell and choir
Song, Selected Joshua John
Song, selected Philip It. Thomas
Selection liy the choir, etc.
Organist, Miss Mary J. Price.
Conductor, Professor D. D. Lewis.
Doors mien at li.Sl p. m. Entertainment
will commence nt 7 o'clock sharp. Admis
sion to entertainment an 1 supiK-r, 25 cents;
to entertainment alone, III cents. Supper
will be served on New Year's eve and New
Year's afternoon and night.
A pretty home wedding was solemnised
nt the residence of Mr. and .Mrs. Evan
Cabrlel, on Church avenue, when their
daughter, Lizzie, and Arnold D. Thomas,
of Youngstown, O., were made one. The
hnuso had been tastefully and artistically
decorated with ferns, palms and cut
Mowers by Mor.il Pros., of (Ireen HI Ige.
Tiie parlors where the ceremony was per
formed presented a very pretty scene,
palms and many hothouse plants of rare
beauty being arranged in artistic style. In
one corner an ultur of banked ferns and
palms wus constructed. Precisely nt S
o'clock the tlrst strains of Mendelssohn's
wedding march were struck by Miss
Blanche Hallstead. Shortly nrterwnrd the
bride, leaning on the arm of her father,
entered the parlor Immediately followed
by the groom, who was accompanied by
his best man, Joseph Adamson, of Youngs
town, who were followed by the brides
maid. Miss Catherine (iuhriel, si.ter of the
bride. The parly proceeded to the altar,
where they were met by the Bey. (Jeorge
. (lulld, who, ussisted by Itev. H. S. Jones,
D. D., tied the nuptial knot. The brldn
was attired in a traveling dress of brown
trimmed with Tur and chiffon. The brides
maid wore a blue silk wulst with lace trim
ming, and a black silk skirt. Mr. and Mrs.
Thomas were the recipients of many cost,
ly presents. -Mrs. Thomas is well-known
and very popular among the young iwo
ple of this place. She is very pretty, being
a pronounced brunette. I'ntil a few
weeks ago she wus engaged as organist
in the Presbyterian chun-h and Is un
accomplished musician. Mr. Thomus Is
a rtsiilent of Youngstown, O., where be
Is a successful wholesule merchant. Mr.
and Airs. Thomas left on the lu."iU train
over the Delaware, Lackawanna and
Western railroad for an extended wedding
tour, during which they will visit New
York city, Philadelphia. Washington anil
Pittsburg. Returning they will proceed
to Youngstown, where they will reside.
Among those who witnessed the cere
mony were: Mr. and Airs. Clarence
Steele, .Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Price. Judge
and Mrs. H. AI. Edwards, Mr. and Airs.
Henry Jenkins, Air. and Airs. Evan .Mor
gan, Air. and Airs. Samuel Lewis, Mr. and
.Mrs. William Alatthews, Airs. William
Richards, Airs. D. Jones, Airs. James. Airs.
Thomas C. Williams, Dr. and Airs. 1).
Roderick, of Wllken-Harre; Air. and Airs.
Davis, Ilasleton; Caswallon Davis, AIIsse3
Cecil Davis, Alary J. Davis, Alargaret Da
vis, Lizzie J. Wiillams, Sadie Davis, Annie
Thomas, of Youngstown.
Owen Jones, of Wayne avenue, who was
Injured at the Dickson shaft a few weeks
ago. Is able to lie around once more.
The Keystone Literary and Dramatic
club will pre luce a comedy drama, en
titled "Hound by an Oath," Jan. 7, In St.
Mary s nail.
Aliss Annie Kerrigan, of West Alarket
street. Is seriously III.
Mrs. Alfred Carwadlne, of Spring street.
Is seriously ill.
Ralph Heers, of West Alarket street, has
recovered from his recent Illness,
Airs. Peter I.ynott. of West Alarket
street. Is at Philadelphia.
The funeral of Airs. Mai 'In Walsh, late
of Nay Auk avenue, will thke place this
morning at 10 o'clock. Services will be
held In the Holy Rosary church. Inter
ment will be made In Hyde Purk Catholic
cemetery.
Duvld Smith, of North Alain avenue,
who has been 111 for the past few duys, re
sumed work yesterday.
UUNMOKL.
Miss Grace Hinckley, of Blnghnmton,
N. Y., Is the guest of Aliss Cornelia Uul
pin, of Klin street.
Mrs. W. Peters, of Brook street, is se
riously ill at her home.
George lllesecker, of Gipsy Grove, is
convalescing after a recent Illness.
William Hees, of liuy avenue, has gone
for a few weeks visiting with friends In
Philadelphia.
The pleasant home of Mrs. Elizabeth
Jay, of Webster avenue. Is being entirely
remodelled, giving it a most attractive
appearance.
John H. Kohl, of Delawaro street, who
recently underwent a surgical operation
for appendicitis, Is dangerously 111, and
grave hopes are entertained of his recov
ery. Frank Deliow, of Grove street, is the
guest of friends In New York city.
Aliss Gruee Stanton, of Whitney's Point,
has returned home after a short visit with
Aliss Aluinl Savage, of Green Ridge street.
George Gilford, the genial clerk ill John
son's store. Is visiting friends In New
York.
Airs. E. Tutthlll, of Aladlson avenue, Is
Improving after a lute surglcul operation.
John Warded and family, of Grove
strtet, are removing to their new home,
In Scranton.
Republicans of the Third ward, Dun
mnre, are requested to meet at Alanley's
hull on Saturday evening, Jan. 2, ISW, ut
8 o'clock p. in. for the purpose of organiz
ing a Republican club. Third Ward Re
publican Club Committee.
Rev. C. 11. Hayes, pastor of the .Meth
odist Episcopal church. Is co. dined to his
home with a severe attack of rheiimulism.
George Derscheliner, of Wayne county,
spent yesterday with friends in- town.
George Alger Is electing u lurgo new
store on East Drinker street.
The Epworth League of the .Methodist
Episcopal church will hold u watch-night
ser Ice In the church parlors tonight. The
service will commence ut 9M p. m. An
lamest Invitation Is extended to every
body to attend.
The annual Christmas festivities of the
Adams Avenue Presbyterian church will
take place this evening. Christmas candy
and presents will be awarded to each
scholar of the Sunday school.
The fair which Is being held under the
allspices of St. Mary's congregation In
Manlcy's hall, continues to draw Im
mense crowds each evening.
MINOOKA.
Mr. and Mrs. John Manning, of Brook
lyn. N. Y".. are visiting friends here.
Thomas Cost el lo, a former resident of
this nlace. lately of Kingston, left this
morning for Cleveland, o. Air. Coste.Ho
Intends to reside there permanently.
The Anthracite Glee club of Taylor en
livened the fair last evening with a varia
tion of well-known national airs.
A number of the local nlmrods of Green
wood me making an effort to organize a
gun club.
"Lallin." a musical operetta, will be
.produced nt the. Temperance hall Friday
evening by the St. Cecillan choir.
Must lie Sold.
The entire stock of watches. Jewelry,
clocks. nllervare, etc., must, be sold
by April 1st on account of retiring from
business. Don't miss the bargains.
DAVIDOW UKOS.
DOWN IN DIXIE.
Seen nt the Academy l.nst Night by n
l.nrue Audience.
"Down in Dixie" was produced be
fore a lurgo audiencu at the Academy
of Music Inst night. It Is a story of
life In the South, a large band of real
colored men nnd boys furnishing- an
abundance of entertainment as the
story of the drama was developed.
There is a strong, well defined 'plot
that holds the attention of the midl
ence from beginning to end. In the
third act Is a scene nt a cotton press,
where the villain endeavors to crush
out the life nf a young man. He Is
rescued Just in the nick of time by a
young woman nmld the plaudits of the
audience, more especially that portion
of It located in the gallery.
MIDNIGHT SERVICE.
I'cun Avenue llnptists Will Worship
nud Welcome Ihe 'cv Ye nr.
Wntch nisht services will be held by
the Penn Avenue Baptist congregation
tonight from !) p. ni. until after the
New Year lias begun.
An uttractlve programme has been
arranged by the pustor. Uev, Dr. Joseph
K. Dixon. The evening Is to be divided
into eleven purts. Including sociability
nnd refreshments. The church bell will
be rung and Mrs. Lizzie Hughes-lSrun-dage
will Sinn a solo nt midnight sim
ultaneously. Beginning ut 11.35 o'clock.
Dr. Pixon will preach a sermon cm the
theme "The Past Required" und from
the text "God require th that which Is
past," Keel., iiLlSi
Special Price Tor Children.
For the performances of the Hyrons
nt the Academy of Music, children ran
get seats In any putt ut the house for
115 cents.
To Cure n Cold in One Day.
Take laxative Promo Quinine Tablets.
All druggists refund the money if It
(ails to cure. 23c.
I'ECKVILLK.
Sheridan lodge. Knights of Pythias,
elected their olllcers last Alonday even
ing as follows: Chancellor command
er, John Hembo; vice-chancellor com
mander. William Grlfliths; muster at
arms, Isaac Chenney, Jr.; master of
work, Charles Charles; keeper of rec
ords and seal, 55. P. Travlss; master of
finance, William Sears; master of ex
chequer. William Johns.
The funeral of Mrs. E. T. Snyder,
who died at her home on Walnut street
last Tuesday afternoon, aged 42 years,
will be held at the Methodist Episco
pal church this afternoon at 2 o'c-Ioca.
She leaves a husband and four chil
dren, three daughters and one son.
The Methodist Episcopal Sunday
school elected these officers last even
ing for the ensuing year: Superin
tendent, James A. Kay; first assistant,
William P.udd; second assistant. Will
iam Warne; secretary, I. F. Hoyt; as
sistant. Robert C.,Lintern; treasurer,
James Cowans; chorister, John Warne;
assistant chorister, V. 11. Lathrup; li
brarian, A. C. Hendricks; first assist
ant librarian, O. L. Keller; second as
sistant librarian. Arthur Warne; or
ganist. Miss Sophie Simpkins; assist
ant. Miss Hose Olanville.
One of the most pleasant socials of
the season was held at the Methodist
r.plscopal parsonage last evening,
when Miss Sophie, the accomplished
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daughter of the Rev. and Mrs. S. C.
Simpkins entertained a goodly number
of her many friends. An enjoyable
evening wus passed. Singing, games
and other amusements were indulged
In, after which refreshments were
served. Those present were the Misses
Etta Moyles, Lydla Jacobs, Agues
Serine, May Jones, Minnie Jones, Ella
Brown, Lizzie Moyles, Minnie Cham
pion, Jennie Lowry, Minerva Sands,
Scranton; Harry Randall, Harry Les
lie, William Kelly, Harry Van Horn,
Scranton; Marion Suddoth, Mississippi;
Elmer Swingle, A. W. Thompson and
Leonard Simpkins, Peckville; Mrs.
Corla Moyles, Scranton; Mr. and Mrs.
Joseph 11. Hell, Mr. and Mrs. J. I.
Peck and Miss ltcba Simpkins, Peckville.
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headache, dizziness and a tired feeling.
After takltlif a few bottles of Hood's
Sarsupurilla- I am able to go about my
work us well as I did in my younger
days." LuclnUa Erdly, Kantz, Pa.
Hood's Pills cure ull liver ills.
Inflammatory Rheumatism Cured in
3 liny.
Morton I Hill, of Lebanon, Ind.,
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rheumatism In every muscle and Joint
her suffering was terrible and her
body and face were swollen almost be
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six weeas ana nua eigiu pnysicians uui
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Immedlato relief and she was able to
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druggist, Scranton, 41S Lackawanna
avenue.
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The most wonderful remedy for all
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"It is with tilensure I recommend nr. Pierce's
Favorite Prescription to Hunt-ring ladies," writes
Mr.-. J. heruusoii, llox 29, Douglas Minion. m.i
kirk Co.. Manitoba. " After suffering untold tor
tures 1 thank Cod I found relief uud cure in
Dr. Tierce's favorite Prescription."
It don't pay sickness. Constipation
often causes it. Dr. Pierce's Pleasant
Pellets cure constipation. One little
"Pellet" is a gentle laxative, and two
a mild cathartic. They never gripe.
They are tiny, sugar-coated granules,
forty of which are contained in a two-inch
vial. Druggists sell them and have
noining else "just as good." They reg
mate Uie Stomach, Liver aud Bowels.
PENNSYLVANIA
KAILROAD COMPANY.
Personal!) -('ondiirtcd Tours
MATCHLESS IN EVERY FEATURE.
CALIFORNIA
Three tours to CALIFORNIA and tho
PACIFIC COAST will leave New Yo'k
nnd Philadelphia Jun. 27, Feb. 24. and
March 27. 18!7. Five weeks in California
on the first tour, und four weeks on the
second. Passengers on tho third tour
may return on regular I ruins within nine
months. Stop will be made at New Or
leans for Murdi-Uias festivities 011 tiie
second tour.
Kates from New York, Philadelphia nnd
points east of Pittsburg: First tour,
$310.00; second tour, IHVp.w); third tour,
$.1101X1 round trip, and tiriii.iK) one way.
FLORIDA
Jacksonville tours, nllowlng two weks
In Florida, will leave New York and Phil
adelphia Jan. 2ti, Feb. D anil 2.1. anil March
9, 1897. Rate, covering expenses en route
In both directions. I.IO.IK) from New Yolk,
and $48,00 from Philadelphia.
WASHINGTON'
Tours, earn covering a period of three
davs, will leave New York and Phlladel
phiaDec. 29, 1S!W, Jan. :i, Feb. 11, .March
11, April 1 nnd 22. and M.-iy S, 1SD7. Rates,
Including transportation and two ilnys'
accommodation it t the best T. ashintrio-i
hotels. .li from New Yolk, and il l.'J
from Philadelphia.
OLD POINT COMFORT TOURS
Returning Direct or Via
RICHMOND AND WtSHIKGTOH
will leave New York and Philadelphia
Dec. 2H. 1K. Jan. 2S, Feb. 20, March IS.
and April 15. 1S97.
For detailed Itineraries and other In.
formation, apply at ticket agencies, or
address George W. Boyd, assistant gen
eral pnssenger agent, Proad Street sta
tion, Philadelphia.
ON THE LINE OF THE
CANADIAN PACIFIC R'Y
vr located th finest fishing and hunting;
(rounds In the world. Descriptive books
on application. Tickets to all points la
Maine, Canada and Maritime Provinces,
Minneapolis, St. Paul, Canadian and
I'nlted States Northwest, Vanvouver,
Setittle, Tacoma, Portland, Ore., San
Francisco.
First-Class Sleeping and Dining Cars
attached to all tbrought trains. Tourist
ears fully fitted with bedding, curtains
and specially adapted to wants of families
may be had with second-class tickets.
Rates always less than via other lines.
For further Information, time tables, eta.
on application to
E. V. SKINNER, Q. E. A..
453 Broadway, New York.
WILLIAM S MILLAR,
Alderman 8tli Ward Scranton
ROOMS 4 AND 9
OAS AND WATER CO. BUILDINO,
COBRES WYOEING ATE. AND CENTER ST.
OFFICE ROTTRS from T.M a. m. to p.
SB. (i hour Intermission for dinner and
lapperj
Particular Attention fllvm to Collection
PreaiM Settlement Uuaraiitced. Your Bust.
ess is Rwpectf all SeilcMeeV Telephone 144.
AMUSEMENTS.
ACADEMY OF MUSIC,
New Year's Matinee. It A A
New Year's Evcnlnf, ' fll I I
Saturday Matinee, I Ull la..
Saturday Evening. Ulllll I U
Always Welcome. Always Enfoyable,
THEBYRONS "
Written by David K. Higelns, the l-act ro
mantio American urauta, tbe
Turn of the Tide
Sensational Situations. Plenty .of Fun.
PRICES-Oalli-ry. isc; Balcony, ljc, jsc;
f'lr.M Hour, 30c 75c; Children, Anywhere,
keserved Scat, 25c.
ACADEMY OF MUSIC,
UneNlKht, rtonday, Jan. 4.
Return of the Wonderful Kuccesi, That Big
Scenic l'ruductiou, a Kumauoe of
Coon Hollow
As the "Old rlomeatead" Is to the North, se
is "Coon Hollow" to this South. New Seen,
ery. New Effects, Ureal Company. Better
than ever. The Cutton Press, the Steamboat
Race. Big Dancing; Carnival, a Host of tlc
brated buck and Wing Uanccrs. Two Qu"r
tettes Sweet Singing.
PRICES.-(Jallery 13:, Balcony age and age.
Orchestra Circle goc. Orchestra and Har.or
Chairs 75c.
DAVIS' THEATER
Thursday, Friday and Saturday,
foe- 3f, Jan. i, 2.
The Wiordly Beautiful Spectacular Fhantaay
Pretty
Girls
ZERO
Scenery
NEW NAMES JNO FtCEi
Harry LeClair, M. Florence Edward,
Topack and Steele, Leona Lel, Mad
den and Curran, Hodgei and Launch,
mere, and a Chorus cf ao Young Ladies
In Marches, Ballets, Medleys, Etc
Admission 10, 20 or 30 Cents.
Two performance! dally. Doora open at
1.30 and 7. Curtain rlsea at 138 and LIS.
2,000,000 BARRELS
Made and Sold in Six Months, ending ilarch 1, 1896,
Total Product of
I
ffltiifiiiiyicj
The A Mill Alone produced 1,000,000 Barrels,
Largest Run on Record.
Washburn, Crosby's Superlative is sold everywhere from th
Pacific Count to St. John's, New Foundland, and in iCiiKland, Ireland
and Scotland very largely, and la recognized aa the best flour la th
world.
MEGARGEL
WHOLESALE AGENTS.
HAVE YOUR HORSE SHOD WITH THI
Removable, Self-Sharpanlnj;
Nevsrslip Too Calks.
BITTENBENDER li CO.
GENERAL AGENTS,
And a full line of iron and
steel Blacksmiths' aud Wag
oumakers' supplies.
SCRANTON, PA.
HAIR CHAINS FOR CHRISTMAS PRESENTS.
LADIES, you cau have a beautiful chain made out of
your own hair ai
E. IK. HETZES. 330 LflCKftWANNA AVE,, SCRANTON
Remember, we are the only one here who manufacture chains
from your own hair. Leave orders as early as possible.
THE DICKSON MANUFACTURING CO
SCRANTON AND WILKES-BARRC, PA, Manufacturers of
Locomotives, Stationary Engines, Boilers,
HOISTING AKD PIMPING MACHINERY.
Oraeral Office: SCRANTON, PA. .
EVERY WOMAN
; EoiMthM needs a reliable,
the i.urcidrup
Dr. Peal's Pennyroyal Plllo
The are prompt, nfe ai4 certain In reealt. Tbe eenalne (Dr. Peal's) never ilasfe
feint. 6etaayarol.iO, Addnst MsDICias Ce Uerelasd, V.
For by JOHN H. F HELPS,
Sprue Street. Scranton.
THE FROTHINGHflM,
Wanner A Rela. Managers.
John L. Kerr, Acting Manager.
THIS IFTERROOt TONIGHT.
Every Afternoon and Evening TaU
Week, Except Friday.
WAITE'S COMIC OPERA CO.
AND O.R AND ORCHESTRA.
Tbis Afternoon,
This Evening,
Tar aud Tartar
Varitani
Satiinlav Matinee , Olivette
Saturday Mxbt La Mascotte
Dally Matinee After Munaay. PRICES
loc., aoc, and 30c Matinee Prices. 10 and 10a
POULTRY-.
Turkeys, Ducks, Chickens,
Fretih Every Dy.
ALSO-.
Pheasants,
Quail,
Prairie Chickens,
Wild Ducks.
1 1 HERCL PI HL IHME1
DU FONT'S
MNING. BUSTING AND SPORTINB
POWDER
Manufactured at the Wapwallopen 11111
Luxerne county, Pa., and at Wil
mington, Delaware.
HENRY BELIN, Jr.
General Agent (or the Wyoming District,
it WVOMINO AVENUB, Scraatoa, Pat
Third National Bank Building.
AOETNCIE9:
THOS. rORD. Plttston. Pa.
JOHN B. SMITH & BON. Plymouth. P
E. W. MULLIOAN. Wllkes-Barre, Pa.
Agenta for the Itepauno Chemical Com
l&ay'a High Explosive.
GTEEL '
CENTERED
ft
If Your Horse Is Shod with
MIMHPflffcl HID If
He Positively Cannot Slip
ontbly, Twnlstlnc mcdlelna. Onlr harmless Ml!
should be ukxI. II you wsat the bast, get
Fr.aimscitt, cor. Wcming Avenu and
imMm
GONNELL