m I . r t jVi 32J THE SCRANTON TRIBUNE-SATUUDAY MORNING. MARCH 13, 1897. SALT RHEUM Host torturing anil dUngurliiB of Itclilnp, burning, scaly skin and scalp humors Is In. stantly relieved by a warm bath with Ctm CUtiA Soap, a slnglo application of CimcmtA (ointment), tlio great skin cure, and a full (lose of CUTIOUUA ltKROLVKM, greatest of blood purifiers and humor cures, when all elso falls. (uticura FALLING HAIR SWiM-' GARBONDALE, rneaders will please note that advertise ments, orders for Job work, and Items for publication left at the establishment of Shannon & Co., newsdenlcrs, North Main street, will receive prompt attention; of fice open from Stum, to 10 p. m. PARK SCHEME HAS COLLAPSED. Eust Siilo fiti ml Company Withdraw Their Oiler of Iirtnil. It Is well known that nn offer of nine acres of land for public use was made by the East Side Park Land company. This condition was attached to the of fer that tin amount should be spent by the city each year sufficient to main tain It In a HUltuble condition. The proposition was made to the coun cils last fall. A committee vis ited the land und irave a favor able leport. The city solicitor re ported that there wa no leual objection to accepting the offer. About $r.00 would be the yearly expenditure. Hut as there was some opposition by mem bers of the councils to taking' It under the conditions, and as no decision was mude, Messrs. Walker and Stocker, who represent the company, have for mally notified the city otllclals that the offer Is withdrawn. It Is. said that the offer will not be again made, but the land will be di vided Into lots for building purposes. I.nccnti .Surrenders Himself. Some six weeks ago one T.ucenti, be longing to the Itullan colony on the West Side, shot his partner. There was a quarrel about a difference of 20 cents In the reckoning of the receipts of their little store. After shooting Peril, with whom ho was associated, Tjiicenjti lied. Constable Neary has been looking for him since the shoot ing, and hud reason for believing him to be somewhere near Old Forge. Lu cent! llnally decided that he must sur render, as he had not money sufficient to take him from the country. He wns accordingly taken on Thursday evening before Alderman Jones and held In $500 ball. Social and lleccption. Mesdames Luther Bates and Joseph Deltrlck received their friends at the home of the latter on Thursday after noon and evening. It was a. pleasant social gathering, In no way formal, and the guests enjoyed the occasion. Re freshments were served and the time passed in social recreation. Among the guests were the Mesdames J. Petherlck Mllo Gardner, W. 'Whltelcek, D. M. Schoonover, Mllo Carlton, George DImock, A. Kluback, "V. Bates, P. Os borne, L. Bennett, CI, Horn, V. Terwll llger, J. Deltrlck, Jr., C. Chase and U. Deltrlck. Efforts .Made to Clean the Streets. The city councils passed a resolution some time ago authorizing the city en gineer to have the streets cleaned when It seemed to him necessary. Ac cordingly Mr. Prick has men at work upon the streets. Church street has been much Improved and the Main street crossing have been cleared. The work will go on rapidly until all the mud is removed. LOCAL AND PERSONAL NOTES. Mrs. B. II. Abbott was In Honesdale yesterday attending the funeral of her uncle, Hon. P. W. Parnham. Mrs. J. B. Van Bergan Is visiting in Green Hldge. Dun Scurry, of Wyoming street, is confined to his home by illness. Miss Theresa Mcllale, of Dunmore, Is visiting Mrs. John Gaughan. The P. AV. Nally club are arranging for a social which they will give on Easter Monday evening. One of the features of the affair will be a draw ing for a $20 gold piece. Miss Lillian Baker and her guests, the Misses Blrdsall, of Honesdale, are visiting In Scranton. Levi Wilcox, of Vandling, has re moved to this city and taken up his residence on Copeland avenue. Miss Jennie Kelly, of .Scranton, who has been visiting her aunt, Mrs. Pat rick Lunny, returned home last even ing. Mrs. L. O. Evans Is III with the grip. One of the banks of the Delaware and Hudson raceway caved In yes terday morning and a large force of men ure enguged In repairing the dam age. Miss Clara Watt is visiting friends in Wllkes-Barre. Mrs. Robert Klnbnck is seriously 111. John McDonald, of Powdetiy street, and Sidney und Herbert Thomas and Michael McDonald, of Jermyn, sailed from New York city Thursday for Ire laud, where they will spend several months. Last evening Dr. IT. C. Wheeler de livered a lecture on "Digestion" to the nurses at the hospital. DALTON. Miss Jeannette Dickson Is at home much Improved In health. Mrs. E. R. Henry, of Henryvllle, has been spending a few days with her sis ter, Mrs. P, M. Prancls. Mr. C. W. Parsons will remove his MATTING SALE. We Will Sell for 10 Days Q n Uq Only, Straw Matting 3 iru $2.98 PER ROLL. 40 Yards in a Roll. J. SCOTT INCUS, family to Scranton April 1. Mr. J. K. 1'urrlsh, we' understand, also expects to move buck to the city. A number of yniing people gathered at the home of Mrs. C. W. Hlce on Tuesday evening to pay a visit to Miss Uertha on the occasion ol her birthday. A pleasant social evening was enjoyed. Dr. J. C. Miles, who has spent the past two months with his son, Dr. C A. Mlleg, at Yonkers, N. Y Is again on our streets nnd Is looking and feel ing unusually well for a man of his years. The doctor has lived here for about thirty years and has had much to do with the growth and prosperity of the ulace. We would like to hear from the doctor on the subject of the much mooted water question which is disturbing the frame of mind of some of our people at this time. Mrs. A. Uall, who has been quite ill for the past three weeks, Is sllgtly bet ter. l'ECKVILLti. The I'tem which nppeared In the Peckvllle department yesterday re garding the arrest of John Jordan and B. P. Illghtdwn appears to have been erroneous to a certain extent. Mr. Jordnn states that he was not Intoxi cated at the time and that his horses w'ero frightened by an electric car, when they ran on the sidewalk. He further states Hint the constable who arrested hlrn offered to settle the case for $2.25. Jordan refused to pay this and tho two were taken before the burgess, who discharged them without line. Tho distinguished young Camhro Amerlcan, the subject of this brief sketch, Richard J. Rrie.c, was born In Hyde Park In the year 1SG9, and is the RICHARD J. REESE. youngest son of Isaac and Mary Reese. When he wns quite young he learned the trade blacksmlthlng and he occu pied a shop of his own In Hyde Park for two years. About seven years ago he moved with his parents to Bell Place, Peckvllle, and soon he secured a posi tion as blacksmith for the Ontario Coal company which he llllcd for five years. In January, 189G, he was promoted un der the same company to the position of weighmaster and mining clerk, which he holds at present. His father was killed In the year 1892, thus leaving his widowed mother dependent on him, and for the last eighteen months she has been confined to her home, suffering from a severe illness. In the spring of 1S94 he was chosen and elected by the voters of the Third ward as councilman in the Blakely borough and he remains In the same capacity for another year. He has always proved himself to be up right and straightforward, and guided and obedient to the laws of true con viction In behalf and for the general Interest of the public, and not for per sonal or individual interest alone. As a politician he has been a very active citizen In the honorable ranks of the Republican party. Miss Emma Barnes Is quite sick at the home of her parents, Professor end Mrs. 13. E. Barnes, on Walnut street. Alfred Greening is very sick with pneumonia. Mrs. Hugh Ch'oppln and her son, of Nantlcoko, attended the funeral of a child of her daughter. Mis. Stephen Jay ne, here yesterday. Kdgar Yale, of Cold Springs, Wayne county, called on Mr. and .Mrs. W. S. Hloes, last Thursday. ' Services at the Baptist church March Dr. W. 11. Donne, of Providence, was a caller in town yesterday. 14 Missionary services both morning and evening at 10.30 a. m. and " p. in. An appropriate programme will be car ried out in the evening. Reading of papers, singing, extracts from such men as Dr. A. J. Gordon, Faunce and others, will 1111 the programme. All are cor dially Invited to attend the services. A profitable time is anticipated. H. T. Allen, pastor. Rev. Jonas Underwood, of Scranton, will occupy the pulpit of the Methodist Episcopal church twice on Sunday, in stead of Rev. John Davy, as was stated a few days ago. Mr. Davy Is sick and unable to attend. HOW T0FIND OUT. Pill a bottle or common glass with urlno and let It stand twenty-four hours; a sediment or settling Indicates a diseased condition of the kidneys. When urine' stains linen It Is positive evidence of kidney trouble. Too fre quent desire to urinate or pain In the back, is also convincing proof that the kidneys and bladder are out of order. WHAT TO !(. There Is comfort in the knowledge so often expressed, that Dr. Kilmer's Swamp Root, the great klaney remedy fulfills every wish In relieving pain In the back, kidneys, liver, bladder and every part of the urinary passages. It corrects inability to hold urine and scalding pain in passing it, or bad effect following use of liquor, wine or beer, and overcomes that unpleasant necessity of being compelled to get up many times during the night to uri nate. Tho mild and the extraordinary effect of Swamp Root is soon realized. It stands the highest for Its wonder ful cures of the most distressing cases. if you need a medicine you should have the best. Sold by druggists price fifty cents and one dollar. For a sample bottle and pamphlet, both sent free by mall, mention Tribune and Bend your full postofllce address to Dr. Kil mer & Co,, Blnghamton, N. Y. The proprietors of this paper guarantee the genuineness of this offer. Carpets, Draperies and Wall Papers, 419 Lacka. Ave. rnorussion. .7. si. munyon. Professor Munyon Is honored today as the leudlng authority In the medical world. His new and humane methods or treatment have swept away all the old fashioned Ideas of doctoring With poison oua drugs that create a dozen diseases In the effort to get i III of due. He does not claim that lie has one remedy thut will euro all complaints, hut that he has pre paled a specific cure for nearly every dis ease. He does claim thut Sluiiyoli's Rheu matism Cure will cure rheumatism; that Munyon's Dyspepsia Cure Is a positive cuie for dyspepsia und all stomach trou bles; Munyon's Cough Cure cures coughs; Munyon's Catanh Remedies cure catarrh; .Munyon's Kidney Cure cures kidney trou bles. The same may be said of all Mun yon's different lemedles. " They may be obtained ut all drug stores, mostly at 25 cents a bottle. Personal letters to Professor Munyon, 1505 Arch street, Philadelphia, Pa., an swered with free medical advice for any disease. TAYLOR. Great excitement prevailed here early yesterday morning, when the fire alarm was turned In from box No. 25, of the First ward. When discovered the water tank owned by the Dela ware, Lackawanna and Western com pany was In a blaze. A number of freight cars standing opposite the tank were slightly damaged, but were Immediately moved away. An effort was made by the citizens who were present at the lime to light the fire with a bucket brigade, which was done until the fire company responded. The tire was then quickly gotten under control, and the upper part of the tank was saved. No one knows how the lire originated. A small building owned by the same company, sltuuted about 100 yards distant from the tank, was also burned to the ground. Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Rundle and daughter, of Nicholson, ure visiting lelailves In this town. Services at the Calvary Baptist church tomorrow will be held at the usual hours. The iiustor, Rev. Dr. H. IT. Harris, will ofllclate at both ser vices. The Lord's supper will be ad ministered after the evening service. Morning sermon at 10.30 a. in., sub ject, "Jonnh's Disobedience." Sunday school at 2 o'clock. Evening sermon at S p. m., subject, "Jonah's Repent ance." All are cordially Invited. Jesse Gangwer Is confined to his home on Main street by a severe cold. William Price, of Hyde Park, was a caller In town yesterday. Preaching at the Welsh Congrega tional church tomorrow by the pastor. Rev. Ivor Thomas, who will officiate at both services. All will be welcome. Evan Phillips, who was Injured while at his work In tho Pyne mines on Thursday, Is rapidly recovering. Joseph Knight, of Philadelphia, was here on business Thursday. The members of the juvenile choir of the Calvary Baptist church are making excellent progress with their cantata, "Lnlla." iUOSCOW. Piofessor R. II. Martin spent Sun day with friends In Jermyn. O. J. Oalge, of Philadelphia, was the guest of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Gulge, over Sunday. Dr. and Mrs. Lamoieaux spent Tues day with -Mr. and Mis. W. L. Carr at Peckvllle. Miss Nettle Burdlck, of Scranton, was the guest of Miss Burch Wednes day. Stephen Swart::, who has been spend ing tile iiast week lu New York, has returned home. J. W. Clouse and J. M. Noack wete delegates to the district convention of the Patriotic Order Sons of America at Mooslc on Thursday. Mrs. Thomas Dixon, of Massachus etts, Is the guest of her brother, W. It. Depew. Mrs. Neal Brodhead and children spent Tuesday with friends In Mooslc. The muslcale given In the Methodist church on Wednesday evening by Miss Nellie Holllster's pupils was well at tended. Miss Holllster was assisted by Professor A. K. Morse and Ralnh D. Williams, of Scranton. The mando lin solos by Professor Morse were thor oughly appreciated, while Mr. Will iams completely won the audience by the ease and grace with which he sang. As a whole, the entertainment was most pleasing, and from the manner In which her pupils accjultted them selves proves Miss Holllster to be an able instiuctor. . PKlGKIlUItG. The furoral cf the late David R. Jones was held Thursday afternoon. He was a member of the Storr's Acci dental fund, which attended the funeral in ;i body. The remains were conveyed to Hyde Park for Interment. W. Mirgetson has purchased E. M. Morgan's stock of candy, and has com menced business at once. At the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Cook, of Dickson City, on Wednesday evening, their daughter Minnie, was united In wedlock to Thomas Elliott, by Rev. W. II. Holder, pastor of the Prim itive Methodist church. The bride was attended by. Mrs. Emma Colbln, while James Cook, brother of thebrlde, acted as best man. Games and singing were Indulged In until a lute hour when all departed, wisnlntr Mr. and Mrs. Elliott a happy voyage through the matrimon ial sea. Leave your items for The Scranton Tribune at Robert Blikbeck's. The Infant ohlhl of Mr. and Mrs. Wil liam Morris ditd Thursday morning. Tlie funeral will be held this afternoon. Interment will be made in Prlceburg cemetery. Mr. and Mrs. Pritchard, of Provi dence, called on friends lu town Thurs day. NIGUOLSON. Llewelyn Shields would request all singers to meet at the opera house next Wednesday evening at 7.30 to form a singing class. He will on that evening study two or three choruses with those who attend. A junior class In sight reading will be formed also. These classes will study two evenings each week for seven weeks. Miss Genevieve Bacon will be the accom panist. There will be a graduating class of six young ladles from our graded school this spring. The band boys are arranging to give a benefit' concert In the near future. They ure In need of some new Instru ments, inusto and uniforms. It is reported that Dr. IT, N. Keliey will erect a house this season on his vacant lot on Oak street. The base ball club have ordered their uniforms, und the season's spoil will open nbout April 19 with a game on their giollnds ugalnst a Scranton team of colored gentlemen, Jacob Van Bluscum has nn order from a bobbin factory for dogwood sticks. He Is getting cords of these sticks piled along the railroad track for loading, Daniel Merrill, of Montrose, has traded his house and lot In this place with Charles Goodrich, of Klngsley. .Merrill secures a house and lot in Montrose by tho deal. FACTOUYVILLU. Today we take pleasure In presenting to our readers of The Tribune the por traits of the two members of our school board, elected at the last election, Mr. J. W. Reynolds and Professor Bromley Smith. Mr. Reynolds wust re-elected for three years, and Professor Smith Is the newly elected member for three years. Charles Brower will on April 1 move to the farm owned by P. B. Walter, und located at Lake Wlnola. About fifteen members of the Phoenix club, No. 10S, of this place, visited In a body the Nicholson club, No. 2G8, last Thursday evening und report u. good time and an evening well spent. The labor claim of $75 entered against the personal property on the Spencer form, that Dr. Spencer had covered by a landlord's warrant for rent, was or dered by the court to be paid out of the proceeds of the constable's sale. This decision verities the old point of law, that a labor clnlm will hold good J. V. REYNOLDS, Re-elected School Director for Three Years. over other claims, such as judg ments, landlord's warrant, etc. Out of the $C50 thut Dr. Spencer was to receive for one year's rent from the Rhoades Brothers, he has received less than $200. Posters are out announcing an In teresting entertainment to be given by the Junior league at the Methodist Episcopal church Wednesday evening, Murch 17. Admission 10 und 15 cents. Mr. G. W. Lynch, of Grover II III. O., and Miss Phellna Tompkins, of Scran ton, spent Wednesday with Mr. George Cobb. Mr. Lynch expressed nothing but praises for our little village, stat- PROFESSOR RROMLEV SMITH, Elected School Director for Three years. Ing that he was very much pleased with It and to his notion It was one of the finest up-to-date towns In the state. The directors of the "Winola Oil Gas Delevopment and Improvement coin- Experience tenches the impor tance of special care of the health. Anil fixed among tho impor tant principles of hygieuo aud health is tho acknowledged necessity of u good Spring Medicine. .lust as firmly established by the ex periences of millions of people, is the positive fact that Hood's Sarsaparilla is "fur and away" the best blood puri fier and spring medicine overproduced. The necessity is found in the im pure condition, of the blood at this season, owing to the close confine ment and breathing vitiated air in of fice, store, shop, house, schoolroom or factory: excosive eating and drink ing too rich and hearty food; late hours mid social indulgences, "With tho blood thus thick and impure, the machinery ol life grinds hard. Hood's' Sarsaparilla purities, vital izes nnd enriches tho blood, builds up and strengthens tho nerves and tunes tho stomach. It oils up tho machinery of tho whole body ; the liver takes up its work anew, the kidnoys resume activity, the ache goes out of tlio back, tho bowels are regulated, tho appetite restored, the food is relished und as similated. Don't wait till you aro thoroughly sick before you begin to take a Spring Medicine. Lock tho door before the horso is stolen. Tako Hood's Snrsaparilla now as a preventive and it will pay you a thou sandfold in health and strength through tho coming summer. p 4 WW4 nooo s S arsapan Sold by all druggists. $1, six for 5. Prepared only by C. I. Hood & Co., Lowell, Mass. Tho One True Blood Purifier. pany" held a special meeting last Thllrsday evbnlnir und fur the second time refused a Very flattering offer to dispose of u controillns: Interest In the "East Mountain Llthla Water Spring," The business of this company and the sale of the llthla water Is steadily In creasing,' and there Is no trouble to sell stock at pur. The lumber for the new derrick Is ordered, nnd woik will com mence on drilling the new hole for oil next month, There was trouble on the "campus" up at "Keystone" last Thursday even ing, when the "Caesar class" attempted to bury "Caesar," The juniors and seniors said no you don't bury that "Image," Mr. Cook, and "Julius Caesar" what a burial that was for a few min ute's, but Cnesnr wasn't burled. On the contrary, It was scattered promiscu ously through the campus, and the cof fin buoyatitly floated down the peace ful water of Lake Nokomls. When they came to compare notes, they found that the poor old Image of "Caesar" had failed to get committed to Its lust resting pluce, but Instead, several of the pall bearers had been burled up to their neck In mud, und several were Ut subject to wear court plasters for the next few days. Trouble Is still brew ing up there, and we will try to Inform our readers of the next chapter In the book of "Caesar." JEKAIYN. The Baptist Junior Endeavor enter tainment on Wednesday, March 17, 1897, will consist of the following pro gramme! Organ voluntary, Alta My ers; selection, Junior Endeavor choir; recitation, Lulu Sprague; recitation, Eddie Rosser; recitation, Geneva Gard ner; cornet duet, Howe brothers; reci tation, Hattle Darrow; recitation, Mil ton Snyder; dialogue, "Gossip," two girls; solo, Rev. R, II. Butler, of Scran ton; dudt, Vldu. Gardner and Viva Whttmore; recitation, Leo Kresge; re citation, Maud Clemow; recitation, El wood Heller; selection, Sturllght quar tette; recitutlon, five little girls; solo, Janet Gardner; recitation, Henry My ers; recitation, Vlda Gardner; recita tion, Jean Whltlock; selection, Junior Endeavor quartette; dialogue, two boys; recitation, Loretta Stephens; re citutlon, Ednu P. Brown; selection, In strumental trio; recitation and choius by Evelyn Jessup und Belle Kirby; re citation, Maud Gurdner; recitation, Jennie Harris; selection, by Starlight quartette; recitation, Bula Sprague; recitation, Cora Wescott; recitation, Murtle Rowe; selection, Junior trio; recitation, Violet Lane; recitation, Alice Maltland; song, seven boys; or gan solo, Maud Gardner; dialogue, "The Canvassing Agent;" recitation, Tlllle Rowe; duet, Helen Scutt and Retta Darrow; recitation, Annie Carey; recl tatiyiu, Bessie Brown; selection, in strumental trio; selection, Baptist quartette; cornet duet, Rowe brothers. The doors will be open at 7 o'clock, commence at 7.30 sharp. Three children of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Gilbert, of Third street, are 111 with measles. The members of Corporal Oscar C. Smith' camp, Sons of Veterans, are thinking of getting up mid presenting the drama "The Spy of Gettysburg" on the evening of Decoration day. Mr. Mathew Leslie, who recently dis tinguished himself in the pigeon shoot on the East Side, contemplates entering the sparrow hlioot that will be held at the Scranton Driving Park on the 17th Inst. Miss Butts, of Scranton, Is visiting at the home of Mrs. Arthur Day, of Cemetery street, Mr. and Mrs. O. W.. Coon, of Main street, spent yesterday In Scranton. Mr. Edward Lewis, of Nantlcoke, call ed on Mrs. Charles Maynard yester day. Mr. John Cure, of Tompkinsville, was a business visitor In town yesterday. Miss Mary Walsh, of Philadelphia, Is visiting her cousin. Miss Elizabeth Roache, on Main street. Two law suits were held In the ofllce of Justice of the Peace C. E. Helines last evening. The first case was Tony Cuda against Joseph Kotella, the sec ond was Tony Calacy against Anton Cutt, each on a charge of nssault and battery. The llrfct case wus settled, the defendant paying the costs which amounted to Sii.iM); the second was re turned to court. Several witnesses were present at each suit, and for about one and one-half hours the office was a scene of much business, but the 'squire conducted the cases In his usual com mendable style. " We always take several bottles ol Hood's Snrsaparilla In our family every spring as a tonic and blood purifier and we find that it overcomes that tired feel ing gives new life, and keeps us well all ouramer." jfVM. Hinqel, 813 GtU Ave, Peoria, Illinois. Excellent Spring Medicine. " For a number ot years I have taken Hood's Sarsaparilla in the spring, not for any particular ailment, but on general principle, that the system needs a tonic at this time, and I havo always found Hood's Sarsaparilla a most excellent spring medicine." Hakon Hammek, Engineer, Pottstown, Pennsylvania. Thnt Tired Fooling. "I was troubled with that tired feeling all the spring. I purchased thrco bottles of Hood's Sartaparilla, nud when I had taken about half of it I wa3 feeling well again. 1 believe Hood's Sarsaparilla to bo an excellent blood purifier and tonic." Miss. Ora E. Mohqan, Busey, Illinois. Builds up tho Health. "Wo tako Hood's Sarsaparilla as a tonic in the spring. Two of our children had tonsilitis and their blood was in a bad condition. Hood's Sarsaparilla built them up, and we havo taken it again this spring with much benefit." Mlts. P. II. Caiioon, Pleasant lake, Mass. N. B. If you decide to tako Hood's Sarsaparilla do not bo induced to buy anything elso instead. There is no sub stitute for Hood'B. waali . J3 m Q a ra m iia mYAi ma K? -i"-."!'iii'e. Hk. POWDER Absolutely Pure. Celebrated for Its great tcavenlnic fitrenRtli and heulthfillnrKs. A inured the food ukhIiikI uluiii and all Tonus or adulteration common to thu cheap brand. ItOVAl, 11AK1NO l'OWllllll CO., XKW YOllK. IIAWLKY. A little child aged two years, of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Spangenburgh, of Tuf tcn, who had been suffering u few tccks from whooping cough, died on Monday of pneumonia. The funeral was held on Wednesday afternoon, Itev. 11. D. Mlnch, of Ilawley, outdated at the obsequies. A party of Erie ofllclals arrived. In Ilawley by special cur' the forepart of this. week. They were met here by a number of Erie and Wyoming Valley functionaries and after looklmr over the old dumping grounds, presumably for a place to deposit ushes, the com-, blued parties took their departure for Dur.more. Next Wednesday, the 17th, St. Pat rick's day. will be duly commemorated In Uawiey by the society of the An cient Order of Hlbernluns. At '2 o'clock p. m. tho procession will form In front of the Standard ball, und accompan ied by the Hddy Cornet band, will parade the town In marching costume. In the evenlnir an enteiliilnmHiit cm. slstlnir largely of a musical pro gramme, will be given In the hall. The music will be furnished by the Ilaw ley orchestru. Hon. T. V. Powderly, of Scranton, will be present und de liver a lecture after the entertainment. At the close of the eiitertulninent and lecture a banquet will be held lu the hall. A very pleasant birthday party was tendered by Miss Amelia Glass at the home of her parents on Seventeenth street, Wednesday evening, to twenty of her young friends, In commemora tion of her nineteenth year. The Character social held at the resi dence of Mr. and Mrs. P. C. White, oil Wednesday evening, was considered a grand success In every feature. The receipts were fifty dollars. Mrs, Lucy Pellty attended the funeral of a little child of Mr. and Mrs. D. L. -Morgan, of Scranton, last Monday. Miss Augusta Conkllng, of the Eddy, Is a guest of her niece, Mrs. John Holmes, In Honesdale. MIsn Llbble Doersam, of Scranton, wns entertained at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Homer C. Ames this week. Mr. J. O. Christiana, soliciting agent for nursery stock, has returned from an extended tour through the east. Painters Kirby and Suchse nre reno vating the interior of Woodmance's store on Eighteenth street with a coat of paint. Mr. E. H, Bauman, of Honesdale, was a caller in town on Thursday. The Delaware nnd Hudson Canal company paid their employes here on Thursday. Costly lOducation. Mrs. Xurich you can't think, brother Culeu, what an expanse It's been to us, learning Amelia to play the planner. Hiother Culeb (dolet'ully) ft can't com pare with what 1 had to pay out when Cleorge 'ns learning to play the races,. And he didn't learn much, either Judge, OUR HAVE ARRIVED. Large Assortment, Handsome Styles. Merchant Tailor, 213 Wyoming Ave., Arcade Ilulhlini;. oMaou luo LINOLEUMS AND OIL CLOTHS from one to four yards wide, durable and well-seasoned goods. Most appropriate patterns at prices from 25 cents to 40 cents per square yard. Wiltons, Axininsters, Velvets, floquettes, Smyrna, Japanese, flohair, and Klymer, in every size. Au endless variety at prices which defy competition. Special lot of care fully selected in the latest combination of color and pattern, 27 inches by 60 inches. Closing out price 75 cents. Our closing sale of CARPETS still continues. jj Carpets and Opp. Alain Entrance to Wyoming lluuu. Philadelphia Manufacturers ot CLOAKS and SUITS 121 Lackiuvaiinii Ave. AN ENDLESS VARIETY OF EM'S SUITS, SKIRTS And Silk Waists for Spring, Mniiy new and exquisite styles, modeled nfter designs iconcelved by our own artists, while others are lrencli Styles adapted to AMERICAN IDEAS. Cliariiiing Cliic Suits of l'aconno in heliotrope, green, Cadet and Ss toSl(S"B hl pr,CC ii0ln LADIES' SILK WAISTS. Many different styles, modest In price and beautiful in the designs. V our choice from $2.98 up. IN SKIRTS. We show all the new ideas nt the very lowest prices ever quoted this time of the year, Our lino consists of Moire, Antique. Duch ess Satin, Fine Imported Mohair, Ianey Two-Tone Jacquards Also Plaids, Cheeks. Figures, Dashes aim Knotted FH'ects. I 1 CALLUP38B2i CO. OFFICB AND WAREHOUSE. Ml TO S1 MERIDIAN STREET. M. W.COLLINS, Manager. THIRD illiflLli OF SCRANTON. Special Attention Given to BtisU ness and Personal Accounts. Liberal Accommodations Fx tended According to Balances and Responsibility. :J Per Cent. Interest Allowed on Interest Deposits. Capital, -Surplus, -Undivided Profits, $200,000 310,000 70,000 WJI. CONNELL, President. HENRY BELIN, Jr., Vice Pres. WILLIAM II. PECK, Cashier. THE ill & dlLl CO., Builders' Hardware, . Gas, Plumbing and - Electric Fixtures, Electric Light Wiri.ig; STEAM AND HOT WATER HEATING 434 LACKAWANNA AVE, wiv war wviPua Draperies. w - ci B 408 LACKAWANNA AVENUE.
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