THE SCRAJtfTON TRIBUNE TIIUltSD AT MOItNINfcr. APRIL 8. 18JT.
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Two Good Things
"77" for Grip and Colds
"10" for Dyspepsia.
Sold by dniBRlntg, or sent on receipt of
25 cent, or five for Jl.. Humphrey' Med.
Co., Cor. William and John 8ts, New
York.
West Side
Department
BELLEVUE EISTEDDFOD.
Some Spirited Contests Waged In
School Room ol the Baptist
Sundny School.
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The Bellevue Baptist Sunday school
held a very interesting and well at
tended eisteddfod In the school room
last night. The whole programme of
eleven numbers was carried out and
each one as given was faithfully passed
upon by the respective adjudicators, to
the full satisfaction of all The event
proved a success and succeeded In ex
citing widespread interest among local
musicians and literary lights as was
shown by the attendance of about three
hundred persons. One noticeable fea
ture was the enthusiasm and ability
displayed by the younger people and It
Is easily discernible that the Welsh
custom of keeping up the song spirit Is
not on the wane. Donations were re
ceived from many prominent Individu
als and business houses.
Henry P. Davles was the adjudicator
of the musical contents and Professor
P. D. Stone capably judged the reclta
tional numbers. Edward James (lor
werth Ddu) gave judgment upon poems
and Impromptu speech, and Mrs. D. 13.
Thomas acted as official accompanist.
The first number called was the reci
tation "Smack In School," open to boys
under 15 ears. Wilfred Davis and Roy
Rogers were the two contestants and
Roy Rogers was awarded the llrst prize
value $1; second prize to Wilfred Davis,
value 50 cents. The bass solo contest
was entered by David Jenkins, William
T. Hughes, Hugh Williams, Thomas
Kvans, John J. Davis. The first two
named dl lded the prize equally, value
VI. Three young misses, Miss Beatrice
Morgan, Miss Lizzie Lewis and Miss
Sarah Lewis, all under 12 years of age,
entered the solo contest "Myfl sy'n
Magu'r IiaUan." The prl.se, valuo $1,
was carried off by Miss Lizzie Lewis.
The spelling contest for children under
14 years of age was favorably more
Interesting a number than any, at
least for the juniors. The contest con
sisted of spelling ten words given to
them off-hand and w as entered by five
girls and one boy. The boy, Johnnie
Williams, got the prize, value $1.
There were five entries In competition
for the prize offered for the best poem
In sl stanzas written either in Welsh
or English. The successful one was
John T'.vans, of Pittsburg, value of
prize, $2.
The sixth number, the Impromptu
speech to be clven In Welsh or Eng
lish, was a mltth-exclting number. The
three contestarts were called upon to
discourse upon the misty subject of
"Clouds " They did In a cloudy way,
seemingly entering more Into the funny
nspect of the thine with zest to the
audience's extreme delight. D?nlel nv
ans, of Taylor, succeeded In capturing
the prize of $1. The other two contest
ants were David Jones and David
Thomas.
The recitation, "Auction nxtraordl
nary," for girls under 15 years, had as
contestants the Misses May Morgan,
Amanda Morgan nnd Lizzie Lewis.
Miss Lewis was tfie prize winner which
was a pretty picture, value $2. In con
testing for the prize offered for the
tenor solo, "Tell Her I Love Her So"
(De Torge), much earnest spirit was
shown. David J. Davis, William L.
Davis, Llewellyn Jones, Charles Rich
ards and David Davis were the contest
ing parties and the adjudication which
exhibited the renderlna: of each per
son, gave the prize, value $2, to Charles
Richards.
William Lewis and Reese Hughes en
tered the contest for the solo, "Crug-y-Bano,"
on the words "O Frynlan Caer-
Our spring stock of these desirable suits for
boys is here. And they're prettier than ever this
year. In mixed goods with braided sailor collars,
$1.79.
Also in blue, with ribbon and buckle at the
knee, at
$1.98.
A Wonder
ioo Suits for boys from 9 to 16 years old,
such as sell readily at $2.50, are here and offered
for the ridiculous price of
$1.48.
Long Pants Suits
Coat, vest and long pants, for the boys, in all
the fashionable shades. Made iu style and made
to wear,
$3.98.
Another Lot
Of those $8.00 Overcoats came in yesterday.
This is the third lot already this season, which
goes to ahow the value. Everyone that has seen
them says they're the biggest thing for the money
ever shown iu Scranton.
SAMTER BROS.
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salcm, etc.,' (Llawlyfr Mollant), only
open to aspirants over BO years. Tho
prize, value $1, was divided equally be
tween tho two contestants. To the un
initiated tho "Crug-y-Bar," Is the sing
ing of words to a given tunc, the words
to be the singer's own.
Tho rendition of the soprano solo,
"Tho Bells of Aberdyfl," brought out
but one contestant, Mies Naomi
Hughes. MIbs Hughes was compli
mented by the adjudicator upon her
true rendering of this really beautiful
solo. Prl?e was $2.
Tho main contest of the evening came
with tho calling 'of the double quar
tette to sing Plnsutl's "Good N'lght,
Good Night, Beloved." The contest
wrs entered by two quartettes. The
Mozart double quartette, of Hyde Park,
consisting of the Misses Mary Ann
Jones, Naomi Hughes, Barbara Lewis,
Lizzie Muy How ells, Mrs. Isaao Da
vis. Mrs. Levi Williams, Mrs. William
Williams. Charles Richards, William
Hvans, William T. Hughes, John Slugg,
David J. Davis, David Davis and Hugh
Williams, leader. The Mozart's sang
first and were folowed by the Bellavue
quartette, consisting of the Misses Al
dle Davis, Margaret, Annie and Mary
Jones, Jennie Harris, Sarah Thomas,
Lily Thomas, Jennie Freeman, the
Messrs, Morris Thomas. IMwIn Bow en,
John Reese Jnnles, Edward James,
William John Davis, William Meyers,
John Philips, Alva Powell, Llewellyn
Jones acted at leader. In his adjudica
tion Mr. Davis touched upon the good
singing of both parties, but showed by
comparison tho faults or errors of one
as opposed to the correctness of the
other. The prize, value $12, was award
ed the Bellevue quartette amid much
enthusiasm. They clearly did better
throughout, but It was their llrst com
plete rendering In full attendance. But
the Mozart's only lost by a little and
their effort was appreciated
FUNERAL OF IDRYS S. JONES.
Interment Was Made in WnMiliurn
Street Ccmcter.
Idrys S , aged 8 vears, son of the Rev.
and Mrs. W. S. Jones, of 1415 Washburn
street, was laid at rest In the Wash
burn street cemetery yesterday after
noon after a beautiful nnd appropriate
funeral service. The service wns held
at the home and was in charge of Rev.
W. F Dav les, of the Providence Baptist
church. The family were tendered. the
sympathy and attendance of many
friends and members of the pastor's
congiegatlon. The floral tributes, pro
fuse and beautiful, gave token of the
friendship and love of little friends of
the deceased child and the regard
borne the bereaved family.
The follow Intr ncted as pall-bearers:
Bessie Davis, Rebecca Jones, Annto
Bevan, Eva Davis, Jennie ThomaH, Liz
zie Richards, Mary James, Maggie Wil
liams. Flower bearers, Mary Williams,
Lizzie Jones, Maggie Jones, Mabel
Thomas. The family were accompa
nied by the Immediate relatives among
whom were: Mr. and Mrs. Edwin
Jones, Mr. and Mrs John Morgan, Mr.
and Mrs. Absalom Jones, the Misses
Annie Davis, Edith Jones, Marlon
Jones, Mrs. Arthur Hewitt, Mrs. W. E
Joseph, Youngstown, O., and Charles
Keester. The flowers were presented
by the Misses Edith Jones, Marlon
Jones, Annie Davis, Elizabeth Jones,
Jennie Jenkins, Mrs. Harrv Phillips,
Mrs. J. G. Thomas, Master Wilfred Da
vies and the Baptist Young People's
union of the church
The following ministers attended and
asslted In the service: Rev. J. T. Llovd,
nnd Rev. D. C. Edwards, Wllkes
Barre: Rev. J M. Lloyd and Rev II.
II. Harris, of Tav lor; Rev. M. H. Jones,
Parsons, Rev. D. J. Williams, Peck
ville; Rev. W. D. Thomas, Plttston;
Rev. B. I. Evans and Rev. J. T. Mor
ris, Scranton.
TROUBLE MAKING A LEVY.
On March 2"! Heniy Slpple, deputy
constable of the Fifth ward, made a
levy upon the goods and chattels of
W, H. Harris, of Chestnut street. lie
was armed with a landlord's w arrant
Issued by William Nolan, of Pleasant
avenue. The constable found none of
the older members of the family at
home, but the door being open he forth
wlth levied. Meanwhile Mrs. Clnia A.
Fox, a neighbor, remonstrated w Ith the
constable and then had him nuested
for assault and battery before Alder
man Kellow. On Tuesday evening Mrs.
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Personal letters to Prof. Munyon, 1801
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with free medical advlco for any disease.
Fox was brought before Alderman John
charged by Mr. Slpplo with Interfer
ence with the law nnd perjury. The
alderman held Mrs. Fox In the sum of
$200 for each charge. She was allowed
to go on her own recognizance until
last evening when ball wus furnished.
ENTERTAINMENT LAST NIGHT.
The Fldellnn society of the Jackson
Sheet Baptist church held a highly
Interesting and successful social nnd
entertainment at the church last even
ing. A large and appreciative audience
greeted the participants upon the pro
gramme. Following Is the programme
as rendered: Selection, "Annie Laurie,"
Glee club, E. R. Grifllths, leader; reci
tation. Miss Annie Thomas, who sub
stituted for Miss Miriam, she being
sick; soprano solo, Miss Clara Saun
ders; recitation, "Sandy's Romance,"
Miss Bessie Sloat; bass solo, E R.
Grllllths, recitation, "Her Excuse,"
Miss Annie Thomas; selection, "Tho
Soldiers Farewell," Glee club. At the
close of the entertainment, refresh
ments conslttng of cake, coffee and Ice
croam w ere served.
PARTY ON TILMORE AVENUE.
Tuesday evening the following
friends gathered at the home of B. H.
Thomas on Fllmore avenue to c elebrate
his birthday: Mr. and Mrs. Ellas Ev
ans, Mr. nnd Mrs. Ephralm Thomas.
Mr. and Mrs. William Batt, Mr. nnd
Mrs. Willlnm Atkinson, Mrs. M. J. Har
ris, Miss Susie Sllkbach, Miss Jennie
Williams, Miss Jennie Thomas, Miss
Lizzie Lewis, Miss Prlscllla Thomas,
Miss Thomas, John Sllkbach, Roger
Thomas, Albert Davis, Bennle Thom
as, Rodle Thomas and Richard Atkin
son. NOTES AND PERSONALS.
The Junior league of the Hampton
Street Methodist church will hold an
entertainment In the chuich tomorrow
evening. The Juniors have prepared a
very line programmo which will be a
treat to all who attend and they will
be assisted by Miss Carolyn "V. Dorsey,
elocutionist. A small admission will bo
charged.
Bellevue, Dodge and Oxford mines
pay today.
Cholse cut flowers and flower de
signs at Palmer & McDonalds, 514
Spruce.
Mrs. John Lewis, of Seventh street,
was called upon by her brother, Eddie
Law all, of Wllkes-Barre, yesterday.
Miss May Clark, of Swetland street.
Is enjoying a visit among friends In
Clark's Summit.
Miss Lizzie Watklns, of Carbondale.
a guest of Mrs Ord, of North Fllmore
aenue, has returned home.
Miss Cassle Joseph and David Pow
ell, patients nt tha West Side hospital,
were discharged yesterday.
Dr. E Y. Harrison, Dentist, Mears
Hall. 113 S. Main avtnue
Mr. and Mrs. M. P. Buckley nnd
daughter, Isabel, of South Rebecca
avenue, are visiting at Mrs. Buckley's
girlhood homo In Susquehanna.
DiY. Fenton, of Wllkes-Bane, has
brought his family here to live on the
West Side. They will reside In one of
Edward Farr's houses on North Main
avenue.
Patiolman Thomas Evans, at the re
quest of a. citizen, shot a dog on Wash
burn street yestetday, which was act
ing decidedly queer
The West Side Choral society meet
tonight for rehearsal In the Tabernacle
Congregation lecture room.
The latest and best styles. Roberts,
12G North Maine.
Mis. Case and daughter, Miss Cella
L. have moved to the West Side from
Susquehanna. They will reside at 202
North Main avenue, where Miss Case,
who Is a talented artist, will have her
studio.
E. E. Robathan returned from Pitts
burg yesterday afternoon, where he
had been upon a business trip.
Star of Hope lodge. No. 109, American
Protestant association, will give a
smoker and make an election of offl
cers on the evening of Monday the 19th,
at their hall, South Main avenue.
Wo laundry stiff collars with soft
button holes Crystal Laundry.
West Side Business Directory.
NOTARY PUBLIC.
B G. MORGAN & SON. NOTARIES
Public, Real Estate, Foreign Kxchunge
and Ocean Ticket Agents. Rents col
lected. Prompt monthly settlements.
Oinco 1101 Jackson street, over Mus
grave's drug store,
HARRIET J. DAVIS. FLORIST.-Cut
flowers and funeral designs a specialty;
101 South Main avenue; two doors from
Jackson street.
SECOND HAND FURNITURE Cash for
anything you have to sell. Furniture,
Stoves, Tools, etc. Call and see the
clock of J. C. King, 701 to 709 West Lack
awanna avenue.
TWO WOMEN MISSING.
Lizzie Slinnorcr nnd Ella Pinoski
Ilnvo Mvstcriously Disappeared.
Hazleton, Pa,, April 7. Mrs. Lizzie
Shanover, a widow employed as a, do
mestic at tho house of Joseph McMur
trle, In Sugar Li.af Valley, Is mlesitig.
She visited her sick mother, at Tom
hlcken, Sunday, and left for Sugar Loaf
Valley, a distance of two miles in the
evening over a(loneIy mountain path.
Searching parties have been looking for
her for two days. Foul play Is sus
pected. Shamokln, Pa., April 7. Ella Pinos
ki, aged 11 years, has been missing
from home since March 26. On that
date she sent out to collect funds on a
book endorsed by a local priest and no
trace of her whereabouts have since
been found. Her father la dead and
the family aro In destitute circum
stances. Sudden Deaths on the Incrcnso.
People apparently well and happy to
day, tomonow are stricken down and
in nlnety-nlno cases out of every hun
dred the heart If. the cause. The king
of heart remedies Dr. Agnevv's Cure
for the Heart Is within the reach of all,
and If theie are symptoms of heart
disorder It should be used without de
lay. It relieves In 30' minutes, and
cuies most chronic cases,
To Curo n Cold in One l)ny.
Take laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
All druggists refund the money II It
falU to cure, 25 cent
ujmm.
Men's, Boys' and Children's Suits at One-Half Price,
Men's $20.00 Suits for $10.00
Men's $10.00 Suits for $5.00, Etc.
Young Men's Suits at $5.00
Children's Suits reduced from $8.00, $6.00 and
$4.00, to $4.00, $3.00 and $2.00
Hats and Furnishings J Off
The crowds of buyers are comlw; here. Will you be one
or them to secure a bargain? "THE OLD STAND," 220 LlCk
invnnnn Avenue.
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COLLINS & HACKETT
Suburban News
In General
pkoviui:ncl.
David Jones nnd Miss Saiah Brown,
popular and well known oung people of
this place were united In murritgo last
evening at tho homo of the' bride's uncle,
John Brown, of Grace street, by the
Rev. Charles Pros,si, pastor of the Prim
itive Methodist church May Jones, sis
ter of the groom, wns brldesmuld nnd
John Baker was best man. A largo
gathering of Invited guests were prtsent
nnd partook of n bounteous wedding
fenRt. Mr and Mrs Jones were the re
cipients of muny handsome nnd costly
presents Tho oung couple will begin
housekeeping at once In n neatlv fur
nished homo on East Market street.
Patrolman Reese Jones found a man
helplessly drunk on Tuesdny evening on
Spring street. Ho was taken to tho sta
tion house und given a hearing jesterday
morning by Alderman Fldler who fined
him S3.
Mr and Mrs. John Llttlejohn were
agreeably surprised last evening nt their
homo on Pnrker street by about forty
young people. A pleasant evening was
spent by all. A delicious lunch was
sorvod.
The funeral of Richard Lew Is, who died
Tuesdny, will take pluco Friday nfter
noon nt 2 o'clock from his lata home on
W'nyno nvenue Rev. W. G. Wntkins,
pistor of the North Main Avenue Baptist
church, will conduct the funeral services.
Interment will bo made In Washburn
street cemetery.
The funeral of John W. Jones, who died
from lnlurles received whllo at work In
the Cayuga mines, will occur Saturday
at 2 o'clock. The remains will be con
veyed to tho Welsh Congregational
church where burial services will bo con
ducted by the Rev, R. S. Jones, D. D.
The remains will be Interred in tha
Wnshburn street cemetery.
Mrs. W. M. rinn Is 111 nt her homo on
Providence road
A dog owned by William West, or
Church avenue and Oak fctreet, showed
strong symptoms of rabies last evening.
Lieutenant Spcllman was sent for nnd
on arrival found tho occupants outside
of the house. Upon entering the building
tho lieutenant found the dog snnpplne
and frothing nt tho mouth, nnd showing
In general a fully developed case of
rnblts Tho lieutenant succeeded In pin
ning the canine to the floor with the
aid of a chair and Patrick Hughes, who
accompanied the otllcer, fastened the dog
with n rope. Tho dog was taktn outsldo
and shot.
The Garfield lodge. Loynl Knlchts of
America, conducted a delightful enter
tainment and smoker Tuesday evening
at their rooms. Tho entertainment,
which had been prepared with much earn
was participated In by tho members of
tho society
The members of Marquette council,
Young Men's Institute, attended the lec
ture given last evening by John E.
Barrett, editor of the Truth, on tho
life of John Bojlo O'Reilly, nt St.
Thomas' hall In the central city.
Mrs Jehu Jehu, of Wayno avenue, Is
Alfred Hnrrls, who has been tho guest
of Sidney Lewis, of Leggotts street, has
returned to his homo in Talor.
Mrs. Thomas Jenkins called on rela
tives nt Carbondale yesterday.
SOUTH SIDE.
Ttobert Callery, of Blrney aenue, has
acctpted a position In Van Kleek's estab
lishment on Wjomlns aenue.
Devotions wero held In St. Mary's Cath
olic church last evening.
Dr. II. "V. Logan vIU deliver a lecturo
on "House Beautiful" at tho South blao
Young Women's Christian association
rooms, on Cedar avenue, this evening.
Miss Anna Wallace, of Wllkes-Barre, is
visiting friends on Brock street.
The James Connell lodge. Independent
Order of Odd Fellows, held Its regular
meeting at Fruchan's hall last night.
James Simpson, who has been examining
his silk mills hero during the past three,
days, returned to his homo, in Paterson,
N. J., yesterday.
SIlss Susie Starkhouse returned yester
day after a "week's visit with friends In
Honesdale
Superintendent It. J. Butler, of James
Simpson & Co.'s silk mills. Is In Paterson,
N. J., on business.
Tickets are being distributed for tho
supper to be given by tho Young Women's
Christian association at their rooms, on
Cedar avenue, April 2S.
We laundry stilt collars with soft button
holes. Crystal Laundry.
A surprise party was tendered Elmer
Harris, of Alder street, Tuesday evening
at tho home of his parents Tho occa
sion was his twenty-tlrst birthday and the
evening was spent In a delightful manner.
Refreshments were served. Those present
wero: Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Sanders, of
Hyde Park. Mrs Dodendorf. Mr and Mrs.
G W Beldleman, William Hershel, Edwin
Werthamer, Fred Lotz, Isabel McDowell,
Iloda Samuel, Martha Lotz, August Gun
ter, Minna Hcntschler, John C. Chrlsto
phel, Ida Ilentschler, Minna Zang, Ella
Dodendorf, Minna Faust, Llbblo Lotz,
Herman AsperschViger, Marretta Frlclit
el, Samuel Thompson, Jessie Hagen, Sam
uel L. Harris, Arthur Dodendorf.
Choice cut flowers and flower designs
at Palmer & McDonald's, 611 Spruce,
dunmoki:.
There will bo a meeting of tho Women's
Christian Temperance union In the Meth
odist Episcopal church on Friday after
noon. All aro cordially welcome.
On Monday evening the pleasant home
of Thomas Engle was taken possession of
by a merry party of ladles and gentlemen
who came to surprise him. An enjoyable
time was had. Music and games helped
to enliven tho occasion. Worm maplo
sugar and pop corn wero served during
the evening Those present were: Mr.
and Mrs. Leander Ycagcr, Mr. and Mrs,
George Barnard, Mr, and Mrs. Peter Se -g'.e,
Mr. and Mrs, Charles Dloea, Mr. and
Mrs, Eber Brannlng, Mr and Mrs. Oabrlcl
Swarts, Mr, and Mrs. D. M. Collins, Mr,
and Mrs, James Gulnney, Mr, and Mrs.
Frank Secor, Mr. and lira. Puter Wclsen
Hue, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Jenkins, Mr. and
Mrs. Jerry Hand, Mr. and Mrs. Frank
Bingham, Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Baker, Phil
ip Davis, Mrs, Orrln Correll, Mrs. H
Jones, Mrs. George Swartz, William Bra
dy. An Important meeting of tho school
teachers of the borough will be held In No,
1 buildmg Friday afternoon at i o'clock.
Each teacher Is urged to bo present. Tho
superintendent will give directions Con
cerning tho present epidemic of measles,
as suggested by Health Officer Dr. J. R.
Murphy, at the Inst school board meeting.
A largo amount of business was trans
acted In the council meeting held In the
borough building Tuesday evening. All
members wcrc present, Tho bonds of
Treasurer Mongan nnd Street Commis
sioner Jnckson were favorably npproved
of. Tho bond of High Constable Edwnid
Sheeman was returned Antonio Pace
was appointed nn nddltlonal police of
ficer Mr Meduay Introduced n resolu
tion asking for tho erection of nn electric
light nt tho corner of New York street
nnd Jefferson avenue. Tho matter was
referred for consideration. The report
of chief of police for tho past month was
received and placed on file. 1'lve arrests
had been made during tho month. Chief
of the Fire Department O'Hara asked
council to appoint David 9. Coffman and
Michael Bulger as his assistants. Ills re
quest was granted A fire gong Is to bo
placed on the building of the Dunmoro
Electric Light, Heat and Power company,
tho cost of which Is estimated nt 123. Coun
cil agreed to pay for the rental of tho
John B. Smith and A. D. Spencer hose
houses, amounting to (19 50 per month.
Complaint was received from tho residents
of Butler and Elm streets regarding the
poor condition of tho road. The matter
was referred to the street commissioner
The dumping of refuse and also of ashes
was responsible for tho poor condition.
The borough engineer was Instructed to
give grade on the following streets and
avenues: Monroe avenue, east of Green
Ridge street; Grovo street, nt tho corner of
Scranton road; Madison avnuo, between
Electric avenue and Delaware street. The
secretary was Instructed to notify the
Olyphant and Wlnton Traction company
of their contract to keep North Blakely
street In good condition Several other
unimportant matters were transacted,
after which tho meeting adjourned.
The funeral of Joseph, the 2-year-old son
of Mr. and Mrs. M. J. Murray, of Monrae
avenue, will take placo this afternoon. In
terment will bo made In tho old Catholic
cemetery.
John Connelly, of West Drinker street,
who recently sustained severe Injuries to'
his right ankle, Is slowly Improving.
Curtis Wild has removed his residence
from Mill street Into Fifth street.
Miss Esther Tyler, of Scranton, has
opened a dressmaking department In con
nection with the millinery establishment
of Mrs. J. W. Richie.
Relnhardt Nell, of Haw ley. Is tho guett
of Stuart Bishop, of Drinker street. .Mr
Nell Is a student of the Philadelphia Den
tal college and Is on his way home to
spend his vacation.
William Murruv, of Scranton, has re
moved with his family Into their new
home, on Larch street.
Millinery opening of Enster hats and
bonnets. Miss Kate Duffy's, Chestnut St
A. E. Haggerty, of Apple street, is able
to be out again after a four months' Ill
ness. Patrick Lennon has broken ground for
tho erection of a now residence on South
Blakely street.
Miss Trances Decker, of St. Paul, Is tho
guest of Mrs. Michael Glnley, of Swam
street.
OBITUARY.
J. II. Backus died nt C o'clock jesterday
morning at the homo of his daughter, Mrs.
F. C. Dimler, of 1309 Vine street. Mr
Backus has been a resident of Scranton
for over 30 years. Ho was 82 years of af,e
and was born In Montrose, Susquehanna
county. When a young man ho went to
Ilvo in Mauch Chunk. He resided there
for a number of years and for some time
he was deputy shetlff of Carbon county
Just before the war Mr. Backus came to
Scranton. He was employed by tho Dela
ware, Lackawanna and Western companj
In different capacities for many years,
during which time ho won tho good will
of 'his emploers and tho regard of all
who knew him. Mr. Backus le survived
by his wife and his daughter. Mrs. Dim
ler. The funeral will be held from the
house at 10 30 o'clock Friday morning The
remains will be taken on tho 12 55 Dcm
ware, Lackawanna and Western train to
Foster, where interment will be made.
Thomas Mullln, father of Postmaster J
II. Mullln, of Plttston, passed away In
that city Tuesday afternoon. The Imme
diate causo of death was erysipelas, with
which Mr. Mullln was attacked about six
weeks ago. Mr. Mullln was among Pitts
ton's most respected citizens. Ho came
there In 1650 from Hawley. whero he had
resided ono year. His bJLrthplaco was
Clifton, County Galway, Ireland Tor the
past twenty years he had conducted a
grocery store on Railroad street. The fu
neral will bo held Friday morning.
The death of Michael Burke, of Gibbons
street, occurred Tuesday evening at the
Lackawanna hospital, where ho has been
undergoing treatment during the past few
weeks for miners asthma For some time
past ho has been a sufferer, but until
a short time ago continued his duties at
the Pine Brook colliery where he was
lately employed A wife and six children
Burvlvo him Tuneral arrangements aro
not yet completed.
James W. Bragg died last night at his
homo. In West Plttston, at 8 43 o'clock, or
bronchitis. He had been 111 only since
Monday. Mr. Bragg was employed by J.
H. Houck, the Plttston druggist, and was
unmarried. Beforo going to Plttston he
was employed as a druggist In Tunkhan
nock and Jermyn. Ho was 53 years of age.
Mrs. Elizabeth Wilson, wife of William
Wilson, of Scotch street, Olyphant, died
Tuesday. She was born In England 32
years ago, and leaves a husband and
three children. Tho funeral will tako
place from her lato home this afternoon
nt 2 o'clock.
A flfteon-months-old son of Albert
Hennc, of South Main avenue, died last
plght at 9 o'clock, from bronchitis In
duced by tho prevalent measles, Tho
funeral arrangements will be announced
later.
A slxteen-months-old child of Edward
Williams, of Olyphant, died yesterday af
ternoon of diphtheria. The funeral will
toko place today, and Interment will bo
made In the Union cemetery.
Elizabeth, 10-year-old daughter of Rich,
ard Ryan, of 103 Stone nvenue, died yes
terday. The funeral will take place Fri
day morning. Burial will be made In Uyde
Park Catholic cemetery..
THE FASHION,
30 8 --Lackawanna Avenue.--308
mVujnery opening
WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY AND FRIDAY,
APRIL--7, 8 and 9--APRIL
TllC First VICW of our great Spring Millinery will be on the
above named da)s From the fashion standpoint woman is inter
tcrc3tcl in this extraordinary occasion.
Trimmed HatS ami ItOIinctS, more than r.ooo. no two alike.
Al'llllcllU Flowers for trimming Tluy have catt'ht all that
nature has to olfcr save the pirTumj. MllllllCl')' Trimmings
If j on have Individual taste, we can please you. lUbhOllS A
splendid showing of all descriptions, Including Moire, Taffeta and
an endless variety, a rare collection.
THE DICKSON MANUFACTURINGCO
8CRANTON AND WILKES-BARRE, PK, Manufacturers of
LoMOtives, Stationary
HOISTING AND PUUF'IN
JWp WW$
Come and Examine the
ICYCLE
UILT
THE ROYAL READING LINE
Is the best medium grade
J!ic)clcon the market
imir
veZ".2 Y. M. C. A. Building
I ROBINSON'S
Lager
llanufeoturers of the Celebrated
Di
CAPAGITVi
100,000 Barrels per Atmum
ON THE LINE OF THE
UDIAN PACIFIC i!'i
(ire located the finest ashing and hunting
grounds In the world. Descriptive books
on application. Tickets to all points la
Maine. Canada and Maritime Provinces,
Minneapolis, St. Paul, Canadian and
United States Northwest, Vanvouver,
Seattle, Tacoma, Portland. Ore., Sac
Francisco,
First-Class Sleeping and Dining Cars
attached to all throught trains. Tourist
cars 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,
an application to
E. V. SKINNER, Q. E. A..
3S3 Broadway, New York.
AMUSEMENTS
ACADEMY OF MUSIC,
Jr Two NlghtJ, Thursday and Friday,
April 8 und 0.
The 111c Hunch of Merrlnuntt That
bupreme Fun Crentor,
PETER F. DAILEY
Iu tho Continuous Luugh,
U
A
JUST
I FOR
I FUN
GOOD
THING"
Supported by the Great Dailey Comedy
Company, Orlclnul Cust and Production;
which run In er York 2 months, Boston 1
weeks, Philadelphia 1 weeks.
PRICCb Qallery isc; Ualcony, a rows, 3W,
balance 35 ci hirst l-loor, 50 c, 75c, and $1.00.
ACADEMY OF MUSIC,
"LX COMINO HACK.
One Night and One riatlnee, HDD II 1(1
Keep J our cj e on the bargain mutlnoe. The
next ufg nttructlnu, Clms. K. lllaut'H Ex
traaguuza succcus, brim full of life nnd wit,
A BOY WANTED
HAKIIY CLAY 11LANCY as the Hoy.
Grand ensemble of Comlu Opera, Vaudo tile
und Puree Comedy Hits.
40-Pn0PLL-4o 40-PEOPLn-40
IS-VAUDHVILLH ACTS-IS
a HUHhowsllollut IiitoOiu fl.
PlllCES i:eiiluK Gallery 16c; Huloouy 26
und Uric; First Floor r0-7fic. Matlnoe Gal
lery 10c; Huloouy lio-'J&c; i lm Floor 30-6uo
B IDI H
7 Si IMl (I
1 U UIIU Jt
Engines Joilers,
G MACHINERY.
General Office: SCRANTON, PA.
The Most
Delightful
SPRING
TRIPS
nro those by the hnmlsomo largo steam
Hhlps of tho
II
Bailing every week day from Now
York to OLD POINT COMFORT, VIR
GINIA BEACH AND RICHMOND, YA
Round trip tickets, oovorlng a
health-giving sea voyage of 700 miles,
with meals and stateroom aecommo.
datlons onroute. for $13, $13.50 rnd
$14.00.
SCND TOR PARTICULARS.
OLD DOMINION STEAMSHIP CO.,
Pier 26, North Kivcr, New York.
W.L. QUILLAUDnU, Vlce-Pres. &Trnlflc Mgr
iuCEUCIILL
Jewelers and Silversmiths,
130 Wyoming Ave.
A Pew of the Silver No cities Suitable for
Caiter (lifts, Carried by Them :
Baby Brushes
Hon net liruxlui,
Cloth llruMhes,
Hair UruMieH,
Hut HruslieH,
Military Brushes,
Jfnll Brushes,
Slmvlnc Brushes,
Velet firuslie.,
WhlsU Brushes,
Ilutton Hooks,
CunilU'stlrUn,
Key Clmlns,
Lorgnette ChAlns,
Olgar Cutters,
Coat Marks,
Combs,
Court Plaster Caes,
Curling Irons,
Darnlntr Halls,
Dental K1o"S Cases,
Desk Sets,
Krusers,
Files,
Gurtcrs,
(Hove Hook,
Game Counters,
Hulr Pin Cases,
Hulr Pin Trajs,
1 1 tit Marks,
Heart Pins,
Key Hlngs,
KnHis,
Kej Tugi,
Letter Clips,
Letter Openers,
LtttirSeul,
Munlturotets
Muti'li Hoes,
.Null l'olUlKTrt,
Paper Knives,
Pen Holders-,
Pen Winers,
Photo liiiinos,
Pocket Combs,
Pocket riles,
Prajerllook Murks,
Pumice htone,
ltattUs,
S lssors,
Shoe Horns,
Mump Iloxes,
Tooth Hruslies,
Toothpicks.
And Hundreds of Others Too Numer
ous to Mention.
BUYS A 97
BICYCLE
Fully guaranteed, choice of five tires and
three colors. This Is an offer good for April
only.
With the pitch line chain Is the greatest
made, and Its hill climbing; abilities make
It a prim j fuvorlte, Ulglity gear Is the
standard for Orients.
Examine Our
Line ol Flshlns Tackle and Sporting
Clouds.
A. W. JURISCIi, AQT.,
324 Spruces St.
The Tribune
Binds flagazines or
Re-binds old Books.
AMUSEMENTS
THE FROTHINGHflM.
Wucncr&ItolH. Mnnagora.
John L. Kerr, Acting Manager.
FRIDAY and SATUBDAY Nights. April 9-10
Saturday Matinee.
lleturn of Hcrauton'FuorIte Spectacle,
Palmer
Cox's
.-ownaes
Crow ded with Now Features.
lOOOtnl ttine of tho HOWNMLS I'rldav
night, on n tilth cxoiulon n bfuutlful mid
costly kotnenlr will lo gUtn to cmh ludy
holding a reKUlarl) piirrlmud nwit ou the
first floor, bals ot seuli opens Wednesday,
April 7, at o a m.
I,
$39.00
THE "ORIENT"
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