TJTID SCRANTON TRIBUNE-MONDAY MORNING. MAY a. 1S!)7. S me$t Side ALDERA1AN DAVIES NOW. Succeeds Ki-Aldormuii IJInlr, Who tins .Served Twotity-onu Yours. After twenty-one yeara of continuous rervico na nldcrman of the Fifth, wnrd, Major M. ti. Ulalr lays by tho ormlno nnd retlros to private life. His admin istration of the affairs connected with EX-AIDRKMAX Jf. Jj. ULAlIt. Jila olllce havo 1eon lnvnrlably Imnnr tlal and always Roveined by tho best of judgment. Thp major will not soon be forgotten. Of course, the conditions of any man's nvocation must meet with a chance, nnd It will be henceforth Alderman Da vles nnd 'Squire Hlalr (by courtesy). The ex-alderman has earned his ictlre ment by good service. FUNERALS SATURDAY. Saturday afternoon in tho First "Welsh Baptist church occuired the funeral norvlces of th- late David S. Hughe?, of 314 IIukIics court. The auditorium was filled by the relatives nnd numerous friends. Large bouquets Df flowers ndorncd the casket and many lloral emblems from tho lodges and fellow teachers of Miss Hughes were placed near by. The shop employes, where thp deceased had worked, at tended in a body and Silurian lodge, No. 763, Independent Order of Odd Fel lows, was laigely represented. The Itev. John T. Morris, of tho Uellevuo Calvlnistlc Methodist church, preached a touching sermon eulogistic of the dead. Remarks were also made by Itev. Ervynwy Morgan, of Swansea, Wales, and tho church choir sang sev eral beautiful selection. Following the services tho remains were borne to tho Washburn street cemetery, where they were laid In final rest. Tho following were pall-bearers: Henry P. Davles, Thomas V. Lewis, Thomas Johns. . m T. Williams. John Monlger and Joseph D. Reynolds. Tho llowcr bearers were Harry Selbrlng, Reese Jenkins and Charles Clark. The funeral services of an Infant rhlld of Mr. and Mrs. Otto Schwelbert, of 119 North Everett avenue, oecuned Saturday afternoon. They were of a private nature, only attended by the immediate members of the family. In terment was made in the Washburn street cemetery. NEW STORE BUILDING. The excavating which has been go ing on for some time on the property opposite West Linden street, on North Main avenue, will soon bo completed. The foundation walls for u three-story department store will then be laid. Tlie plans for this building, which is being erected by Peter McCann, are in the hands of Feeney and AVIlllams. The building will bo constructed of veneered brick with a frontage of BO feet, depth of 100 feet, und a lloor space of about 34,000 square feet. It will be of good architectural design and an adornment to the main thoroughfare of the West Side. All modern Improve ments will be Introduced and each de partment will be connected by wide arches. The front elevation will be re lieved by unique show windows and entrances. There will be one large mid- Any ill MEN Man I ooooooooooooooocooooooooooooo I'll f Can get his lit in this lot of Clay Worsted Suits. Without doubt the best for the money ever shown in Seranton. We've spec ulated a little on the tariff and bought an enormous lot. After the Dingley Bill passes you'll pay about half again as much. We have them not only in the regular sisces but also in extra long and short suits. Suits for thin folks and fat folks. Same price in all sizes. $10.00 ooooooooooooooooooooooooooooc AMTER 1 THIN : v men ; BRO f i and City die window nnd two curved glass side windows nbuttlng upon tho two en trances. The front of th,e building above tho first lloor will consist of light brown sandstone and ornamental pillars. Tho Ixilldlntf will lie occupied by Mr. McCann as u general store, PERSONAL MENTION, Mr. and Mrs. A M, Mwrso jiavo re turned home nftcc n. week's visit in New York city, Tho Misses Jennlo Prlco and Mary Hnrrls, of Eynon street, are in Ply mouth visiting among friends. Mr. nnd Mrs. A. 11. Rldgeway, of North Main avene, arc In Wllkes-Harre. They were called there by the serious Illness of Airs. Rldgowny's father. Ehenczor I. Davles, of Eynon street, went to New York city on business about two weeks ago and stayed to view the Grant mausoleum dedication. On Friday Mrs. Davles was called there to attend her husband who hnd con tracted a severe Illness by exposure on Tuesday last while viewing the parade. 15. E. Evans, of Eynon street, and senior member of thp linn of Evans & Powell, shoo merchants, left for Louis ville, Ky., yesterday afternoon. Mr. Evans goes to attend the national con clave of Ileptasophs to be held there this week. Ho will represent West Side conclave, No. 211. Robert Williams, of McAdoo, Schuyl kill county, was a visitor on tho West Side yesterday. Tho home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank II. Leader, residing' at the corner of Mul lein and Washburn street, was bright ened by the appearance of a bright lit tle girl yesterday afternoon. Mrs. Thomas Reynolds, of Arohbald street, Rellevue, Is very 111 at her home with slight hopes of recovery at this writing. Fred Clark, of South Main avenue, spent yesterday visiting friends In Honesdale. MINOR NEWS NOTES. There are now four Industrial schools on tho West Side. Each school Is con nected with a. church and Is attended by the Junior members of the Sabbath schools of the churches. The last one to be organized was the one opened Saturday In the Seranton Street Bap tist church by Miss Annie Morgan. The other three are connected respect ively with the St. David's Episcopal, St. Mark's Lutheran and the Jnckson Street Baptist churches. Tho Bellovuc mines will work Ave days this week. A young child of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Goodwin, of S13 Hampton street, Is very I1L ' West Side IliiRiunss Directory. NOTARY PUBLIC. B. G. MORGAN &- SON, NOTARIES Public, Real Estate, Foreign Exchange and Ocean Ticket Agents. Rents col lected. Prompt monthly settlements. OMeo 1101 Jnckson street, over Mils Brave'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-Cafeh for anything you have to sell. Furniture. Stoves, Tools, etc. Call and see the stock of J. c. Kins, 701 to 709 Weat Lack awanna avenue. PROVIDENCE. The funeral ol Mrs. Chailcs Brady took place Saturday murnlng from lie'." late home on Keyset- nnue. Tho fu neral cortege moved to Holy Rosary church where a hiuh mass of requiem was celebrated. The llnral offerings were many and beautiful.' Those who acted as pallbeaiers weic: Patrick Ly nett, Joseph Evans, AVilllam Judge, Thomas Evans. Thomns Naughton and Patrick Mullen. Burial was made in Hyde Park Catholic cemetery. James Bell, of Georgetown univer sity, lias been compelled to return home on account of 111 health. A young son of Mr. and Mrs. Wil liam Henry, of AVest Market btreot, Is dangerously 111. AVIlllam and Thomns Evans returned Saturday from New York. The latter who has been attending the New York pHORTl win iui ria i Suburban College of Pharmacy, graduated la3t week and stood high in his elms. Tho funeral of Mary, the young daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Size, occurred Sunday afternoon and wv largely attended. Tho remains were Interred In Hydo Park Catholic ceme tery. Fmrj'fl nracc, of AVilllam street, met with a, painful accident Saturday whllo engaged at hla duties oa driver In the Cayuga mine. Ono of the fingers of tho left hand was found to bo so Ixully crushed that amputation, was re sorted to. Rev. J. O. Davis, of Plymouth, occu pied tho pulpit of the AVelsh, Baptist clu.reh yesterday. Sidney L3wK of Lcggctts street, vis ited friends In Taylor yesterday. Rev. Dr. N. G. Parke, of Pittston, and Rev. I'. II, Brook are tho guests of MnJor J. B. Fish. The death of Mrs. Ellen M'iDonougU occurred yesterday at her home on Oak Ntreet. after a week's Illness. The de ceased Is survived by four children. The funeral will take placo Tuesday afternoon nt 2.30 o'clock. George Mabey, of the Bristol house, Is visiting friends in. AVIlkes-Barre. David Grllllths, of AVilllam street, who has been serlou3ly 111 for some time, Is recovering slowly. A young daughter of Mr. nnd Mrs. James AVntson, of North Main avenue, Is seriously 111. Mrs. Thomas T. Jones, of Parker street, Is 111. Rev. and Mrs. Samuel AA'haloy nro tho guests of Mr. and Sirs. AV. D. Kennedy, of AVashlngton avenue. Dr. McLaln Is suffering from n. se vere attack of tonsllltls. SOUTH SIDE. A largo number of people from differ ent sections cf the city visited Council's park yesterdny afternoon. The weath er was gloomy and their visits were of brief duration. The white tower that wns condemned last year because of its unsafe condition, Is undergoing repairs, and will soon be the popular attraction as It was before the entrance wns nailed up. At the base the wood en sill"!, which have been partially decayed, arc removed and are being replaced by brick pillars capped with Iron. AVlun this structure Is strength ened It will bo retouched with paint, ho as to place It in becoming contrast widi the piettlly cultivated grounds Immediately surrounding nt Its foot. Besides the remodeling of the observa tory the rest of the grounds are being l.cnutifled and when the 51,000 yearly appropriation is expended upon thr nccossnry Improvements the park will present a very Inviting appearance. Orlers were received at Connell's works to commence operations on full time today. Each week brings with It fresh rumors of operations at tho South Seranton Steel mills, but as the fallow ing Monday appears the disappoint ment of the people. Is lneivaaed. The Elite Social club composed of a circle of prominent youns ladles of the Twentieth wnrd. will conduct a ro.je social in Callery's hall next AVednesday evening. AVllilaux T. Jones and son, of Irving avenue, spent yesterday with friends in rittston. Tho Forest band participated in the Polish demonstiutlon In Duryea yester day. The proposed tournament, which was to be held In Callery's hall on the even ing of luesday next, has been indefi nitely mtponed because of a misun derstanding cmong tho managers. mjN.noKi:. The funeral of Mary, the 2-ycar-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Devlne, of Butler street, will be held this af ternoon. The members of the various societies and organizations in town are request ed to meet In Temperance hall, on Chestnut street, tomorrow evening to make arrangements for the observance of Decoration Day. By order of J. B. Hobday. The list of uncalled for letters re maining in the postofflee for the week ending May 1, are as follows: Miss E. Barnes , AVilllam D. Beuiick, James Caldwell, Mrs. Charles Cowell, Miss Annie Cunningham, Gertrude A. Deck er, Mrs. Ira H. Gardner (2), James Gol den, Mrs. Anna W. Hughes, Lizzie Ma golr. Mrs. . 707 Miuiiiu.,1 n,-.,.,n. F. J. Olver, Joseph Perry, Mrs. Hannah .u. i-rice, i'. h. junker, John D. Royle, John Schtader, Nellie Shultz, Edward Stanley, Mrs. Swlnder, Francis A. Swingle, Herman Mlklas, Majk Ouzy, Gores Knputa, Anna, Kurplta, Majk Szverblnkn, Pasquale Clale Clardullo, Giuseppe Luongo. Mrs. A. L. Morris, of Grove street. Is the guest of relatives In Reeders, Pa. J. S. Huber, of Philadelphia, has re turned homo after a short visit with Mr. and Mrs. AV. H. Huber, of Quincy avenue. The case against Street Car Conduc tor Daniels for obstructing a public crossing will bo tried before Burgess Burschell this evening. The Guild af St. Agnes, of St. Mark's church, will meet in the parish house tomorrow nfternoon nt 4 o'clock. A full attendance Is desired. iMINOOKA. The Tuxedo Athletic club will con duet a boxing tournament at Culleiy's hall on Tuesday evening.. Tho Btar attraction w 111 be a- 15-round bout be tween Paddy Burke, of Forty Fort, and an Individual from Plymouth, who Is styled tho "Luzerno Hurricane." Two preliminaries of blx lounds each will precedo the principal "go." Burke and Howell are no novices at tho business, and a lively bout may be expected. Tho continual downpour of rrln pre vented yesterday's game between the MInooka team and tho AVest Sldo Browns. E. J. Milburger, of Pittston, was a visitor In town yesterday. The Golfs, a new social organization, which lately sprang Into existence, held a meeting yesterday at tho new hall and completed arrangements for their negligee social, which takes placo AVed nesday evening. John McA'arlsh, who loft home somo few weeks ago en route for the gold fields of South Africa, has returned home. SLEPT IN HORSE-STALLS. Seemingly Neglected Condition of tho Children of AV. AV. Ilnrris. Living in a barn at 124 North Hyde Park avenue tho family of AV. H. Harris-have eked out somo kind of tin ex istence for many months past. Tho threo children of tho family, Gertie, aged 13; Jennie, 10, and Harry, 0, have been compelled to sleop in the stalls whoro the horses had lieen. Harris, tho father of tho family, la said to bo a worthless fellow who doos nothing toward their support. Infor mation nt tin. nntullHmi nf nffnlru reached Mrs. Dugan, agent for the As- eociaieu uoaru or Charities, una Sat urday a warrant for Harris' nrrest chnrglng him with neglecting his chil dren was issued. Constable Tlerney arrested Harris Saturday evening and he was held in ball to nppear nt court. The children will bo taken care of by Mrs. Duggan. OBITUARY. Thomns C. Jones, of US South Ever ett avenue, died last evening at the family residence shortly after 7 o'clock, death being duo to heart failure. Tho deceased wns a well known man on tho AVest Side, where he has lived for many years. He wns employed as a miner In the Brlggs shaft up to about six or eight months ago, and wns a member of the Cnpouso Mine Accidental fund. Ho was familiarly known nmong his many ncualntnnces as "Tom Mettle" nnd hnd many pronounced traits of character which perved to widen tho circle of his friends. He was born In Abervale, Monmouthshire, AVales, In 1S3C, nnd came to this country In 1SG2, fcfi THOMAS C. JONES. residing for a time on the AVest Side. Twelve years were spoilt by him In the west during the thirty-live years he has lived In America. He Is survived by his wife and two grown sons, David and Thomns, and a brother, David. His brother lives in St. Louis, and the youngest son, David, resides In Illinois; Thomas, tho elder son, Is In South America. Tho funeinl services will bo held at the home, probably on AVednes day, and interment will be made In AVnshburn Street cemetery. Mist Maine 13. Gaynor, daughter of TM.-C Afnrv Onvnor. and the late Pat- lick J. Gaynor, died Friday night at the family home, 520 North Lincoln ave nue. She had been 111 for about a month with pneumonia to which her system was susceptible by reason of the enfeeb'llng after effect of a severe attack of the grip. I'P to the time of her Illness she had been In charge of the Keyser A'alley branch olllco of the Central Pennsylvania Telephone and Supply company, of which her brother, James L. Gaynor. Is a local superin tendent. The deceased was twenty tour years of age and was born in this city, having passed all her day3 In tho locality in which she died. She was an eatlmable young lady, possessing the finest qualities nnd having the nap py faculty of making and retaining friends. To he: family her untimely death Is a most sad bereavomen; and to her legion of young friend i It Is a caune of sincere mourning. Those who knew her best loved her most and to these intimate friends her death will be as that of a sister. Brides hor mother, five brothers and live sisters survive her. They are: John, Thomas, James L., Joseph, AVilllam and Misses Margaret, Nellie, AVlnifrcil, Agnes aiJ Genevieve. The tunernl will take place tomorrow murn'ng at 9 o'cioc c. A high mass of re- iu!un will be celebrated at St. PatricK':? church and interment will be made in Hyde Park C'j.'.ln He cemetery. After a few days illness with pneu monia Sister Mary Martin died Satur day at Laurel Hill academy, Susque h'ana. Before entering the convent she wns Miss Maggie Poland, daughter of Mrs. Michael Roland, of Archbald. She was born in that borough April fl, 186S. On March 18, 1S02, she entered St. Rose Novitiate, Carbondale, and on November 22, 1S92 she received the white veil. September 1, 1S03, she was transferred to St. John's Parochial school, Pittston, where she taught until June 26, 1S94. January 1, 1S95, she re turned to Carbondale and took the final vows, after which she went to Laurel academy, where her last earth ly work was performed. Her funeral will take place this morning at 10 o'clock from St. John's church, Susque hanna. Mrs. Nora Hlnes, mother of School Controller Hlnes, of Pittston, died sud denly at 3.30 Saturday afternoon. She was on her way to visit a neighbor, Mrs. John AValsh, when she was over come by heart trouble and had to be carried to her home, where she expired soon afterwards. Mrs. Hlnes had been for more than forty years a resident of Pittston. The- funeral will take place this afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Patrick J. McLaughlin, of 804 Seranton street, mourn the death of an Infant child, who died yes terday morning. No funeral arrange ments havo been made as yet. Mr. Mc Laughlin Is the well known hotel pro prletor of Seranton street. MIfs Mary Honahan died Saturday at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Honahan, of 513 Emmet street. She was 22 years of nge and was a very popular young woman. Her death is greatly regretted. An Infant child of Mr. and Mrs. John Owens, of 334 North Rebecca avenue, died last evening nt tho family resi dence. Funeral announcement will bo made later. FOURTEEN IN A WEEK. Two n Dny Is the, Divorce Record for Last Week. Nine mere divorces were granted Saturday, making fourteen for tho week, a fairly good record, If the ad jectlvo good is permissible. John Horn, of this city, was divorced from Matilda Horn, to whom ho was married In AVllkes-Barro in February, 1895. They lived together until April 6, 1895, when they parted, Ills grounds for divorce was cruel and barbarous treatment. Sarah Hull, of Carbondale, was re leased from tho 'bonds which bound her to her alleged husband, Richard Hull. They had been married sixteen years. On tho ground of desertion Annlo E. Miller Avas freed from the marital yoke which had bound her for thirteen years to Chester L. Miller. They came originally from Honosdale, but of lato years she resided In this city mmP vvi-TI Sarah Scott, of tho South Side, se cured divorce from Mlchucl Scott. They were married In August, 1895, and lived together less than n. year. Cruel treatment was the allegation. iMInnlc Holtham. of this city, wns seiKiruted from The-mas Holthnm on the grounds of cruel treatment and non-support. They lived together from 1872 to 1891. Mary Traccy, or Mlnookn, preferred charges of continued cruelty ngalnst Adam Trucey and secured separation. They were mnrrlcd In 1S91 and lived together a little over four years. John Martin, of this city, secured a divorce front Mary Wlrth, who he proved had a living husband nt tho time he married her last year. Catherlno Jones was separated from Albert Lewis Jones, and J. AV. Bullock Jr., from Abble Elizabeth Bullock, both on the ground of cruelty. TWENTY ILLEGAL VOTES. Were Uneartlicd at Saturday's Session of the Dunmore Election Contest. Those Who Voted Illegally. Sad havoc wjis wrought among the Democratic voters in Saturday's ses sion of the Dunmore contest. Sixty five witnesses were examined nnd twenty Illegal voters discovered. This Is tho biggest day's work and the big gest dny's results blnce tho contest hearing began. All but one of the witnesses sworn were from the Sixth ward. The ono exception was Thomas Cuunlon, of the Second district of the Thlid ward, whoso vpte was found to be apparently all right. Those whose votes were found defective were: Taxes P. J. Duggan, Frank Collins, D. Malnes, Edward J. McGill, Thomas Cnvln, James Moore, Patrick Denipsey, Michael Mahady, James O'Connor, Mnrtln Qulnn, Thomas Smith. Papers Michael Denipsey, John Judge, Martin Ferguson, John Foley, Anthony Hogan, Andrew McDermott, Patrick Shea. Age Hugh FItzpatrlck. The others examined wore: Henry AVllklns, Thomas Cunlon, P. J. Duggan, Michael Denipsey, Michael Denipsey, T. J. Foley, James Haggerty, John J. Burke, John Healey, Patrick Hnltlhan, John J. Joyce, Peter Joyce, Frank Col lins, Thomas Logan, John Ruane, Richard Logan, E. D. Malnes, Edward J. McGill, John McCann, Patrick Rud dy, Thomas O'Hora, Thomas Ruane, John Rellley, Patrick Mclntyre, Mich ael Dcolcy, Martin J. Judge, John Judge, Thomas Cavln, Thomas Corcor an, Jame Denipsey, John J. Dougher ty, John Durkln, Martin Ferguson.John Foley, Martin Foynrty, Hugh FItzpat rlck, Anthony Hogan, Peter Hartman, Fred Hnrtnian, James Melody, Frank Lahey, John Melody, Patrick Dempsey, Andrew McDetmott, AVilllam Moore, Michael Mclntyre, Michael Mnhedy, James O'Connor, Thomas O'Connor, Michael Qulnn, Dennis Ruane, Murtln Qulnn, James Smith, Michael Snanlon, Thomns Smith, Patrick Shea, Frank Mnnley, Stephen Flnnerty, Patrick Moran, Michael Malloy, John Dempsey, Patrick Ferguson. Court on Saturday made tho follow ing order: Tho time for taking the tes timony on behalf of the petitioners is extended to May 15, 1SU7, on condition petitioners will call no witnesses on May 5, 0, 7, 8, 1897. TWO GENEROUS DONATIONS. Contributed to Assist tho Worlc of tho Florence Mission. At the mcctlns of the ladles Inter ested In the Seranton Florence mission Saturday 'afternoon In Mrs. Thomas Dickson's homo on North AVashlngton avenue, addresses were made by Miss Decker and Mls-s Carver, the latter being matron of the local mission. Mrs. AA S. Dlehl presided. Mrs. A. E. Hunt oftered prnyer and Miss Deck er was Introduced. She spoke nt length, giving a history of the Florence Crittenden missions since the first meeting In New York city until the present time when forty .wo missions are In operation. Every mission has been named after Mr. Crittendon's dead little daughter, Florence. After MfIss Decker had con cluded, Miss Carver made a few re marks pertaining chlelly to the local mission. She averred that besides the thousands of saloons in tho city of Seranton "there are 300 houses of pros titution." Mrs. Hackett afterward an nounced that Mrs. Thomas Dickson had given $100 to the mission and a check for $50 had also been received from Mrs. Blacklngton. After a period of Informal discussion the meeting ad journed. THE SULTAN'S DAUGHTER. Akcrstrom Company Will Open Its Engagement by Producing It. This afternoon Ullle Akcrstrom nnd her company will begin a week's en gagement at tho Frothingham by pro ducing "The Sultan's Daughter." The Boston Globe says of the performance: "A large part of Miss Akerstrom's magnetism lies In her versatility. She Is as clecr and engaging ns n sou brette as sho Is accomplished and charming ns a dancer. 'The Sultan's Daughter' Is a bright, clean comedy, full of laughs from start to finish, and tho theater-going public should soize tho opportunity to witness ono o't the best comedies that has visited, us this season." , .t v.; The price of admission to the matinee each day this week will be 10 cents. Evening prices 10, 20 and 30 cents. This evening the company will pro duce "Miss Rora" when ladles will bo admitted free. OFFICERS ARE RE-ELECTED. Annual Meeting of tho Anthrncltn Coal Operators' Association'," At the annual meeting of Ihe" An thracite Coal Operators' association held In New York city on April 26, the usual routine business was transacted. The standing committees reported progress, and there was an extended discussion over the present methods of handling tho small sizes of coal, which prevent them from competing on fa vorable terms with bituminous coal. At this meeting the same baaid of managers which served last year was re-elected, and tho samo ofllcers, ex cepting that C. D. Simpson, formerly secretary nnd treasurer, resigned the secretaryship, and II. S. Fleming, for merly assistant secretary, was appoint ed secretary, An Indemnifying Bond Filed. Tho Susquehanna Connecting Rail road company wants to enter upon land at Greenwood, tho ownership of which It in dispute between tho AVIn ton Coal company and A. D. Dean, trustee, and Saturday tiled an Indemni fying bond In the sum of $500 to mako good whatever damage Is dono by tho taking of tho land. It will remain for tho court o i,v who sha" iccelve dam-ajre" 308--Lackawanna ooooooooooooooooo ooooooooooooo I CI OS t ooooooooooooooooo ooooooooooooo Special for fiOdnrmof AVnltts, mndo with the ncwnlcco yoke Imck, white detached ?Qr colliir, chuleo piittcrn, fust colom, 50e. number. Ihlnsnle J 5()do7cn of I,nun WiilitK.ln light, medium and dark colors, iniulo In bent kt)n nfstjle, all the Intent Improvement!", title, number. Thin Mile Jy CO do7cn of l'inol.nun VnlnU, In assorted patterns- nnd Htylcs, plrntcd 75 buck) nuw yoke niut Rlrcvci, gl.oo number. Thin wile J J The lino ofiilstn that we nro tillering nt SI, Indiiillni; l,nn tn. I'crcnlcs. inmiiics, i.nppei lorn, urgnnuiep, etc., eatiuoi do lUipiU'iueii lit tne euy, MILLINERY. 'jtir lino nf Millinery H sernmt to none In tho rlty. AVn rtmll offer upeclul Inducements In Trimmed ami Untrlmincd lIiUp,t''lrrHiml ltlhbonstlilHwcck, $n.()0 Trimmed lints nnd Itnnnetn, big range - styles, only 81.DR Siritl e 'liolce line, nolwoiillKe Choleo line Trimmed lint, no tuonllkc, KluuerHof nil kinds lit out lillces. Tntleta Itlbbons, No. Ill, inc.; No. Wc Carry a Full Stock of Wheels, Rims, Spokes, Hubs, Shafts, Poles, Axles, Springs, Steel and Cast Skeins, Buggy Tops, Duck, Drill, Rubber and Carriage Cloth, Carriage Forgings, Bolts, Clips, AND A FULL LINE OF IRON, STEEL MID BLACKSMITH'S SUPPLIES. Bittenbender & Co., Seranton, Pa. MAHUFACTUR-R5 OF m m HA. HE H Hill Timber cut to order on short notice. Hardwood Mine Ralln snwed to uniform lengths constantly on hand. Peeled Ilf-mlock Prop Timber promptly 1'urnlslicd. MILLS At Cross Fork. Potter Co., on the Bitfialo nnd Suscitic lianna Kailrond. At Mlna, Potter County. Pa., on Coudersport. an J Port Allegany Railroad. Capacity 400,000 feet per day. GENKKAL OFFICE-lJoard of Trade Building, Seranton, Pa. Telephone No. 4014. TMEDlCKSOWMArNUFACTURIGCO SCRANTON AND WILKES-BAnnE, PA., Manufacturers of o 6b n i hmm?2?m ;raM EaUUBSHCHIVUy HVUMBUEIUIW lIIBClBiUUB HOISTING AND PUMPING MACHINERY. Oancnd Office: SCSUNTON, PA. Far -,a9 bv JOHN H. PHELPS, Spruco Street, Seranton. Pa LETTERS FROM THE PEOPLE. Under this heading Bhort letters of In. tereat will bo published when accompa nied, for publication, by the writer" name. Tho Tribune will not bo held re Eponslblo for opinions hero uxpressed.J .Mr. Gibbons' CouKrutuIrttcil. JMItor of The Tribune. Sir Permit me a brief space to ex tend to the Rev. Sir. Gibbons my sin cere congratulations upon his attain ing hi first anniversary ai pator of this Presbyterian church which occur red today, and to which he so fnderly leferred at the conclusion of his ser mon. Mr. Gibbons' address was an affectionate- retrospect in lartKinsc beflt tir.K hW exalted calling. PartlctiUily noticeable was .his tender reference to thes? surroundlnK him dtirlne; his pas torr.to here, both as a imn and tho pastor of the Presbyterian church. It is pleasant for the members and congreKatlon to know that Ills matur ate has been a happy and prosperous ono, nnd made particularly so by those committed to his charge. In brief the past year has been redolent and ln spitlnff. Mr. Gibbons observes that tho year past has been a happy one. In answer to our pastor we can with equal force say that the year now closed has lietn fruitful of preat Rood and equally pleasant to those who havo had the pilvllese of listening and conilnp under his spiritual Riddance. Further, that we voice the united sen timent of the church when we extend to him the sincere congratulation of the membership and congregation. In Lidding adieu 'to the past ire can safely assure him that his futuro labors are I -eceded with tho kindest sentiment. We t-ny It and wu know wo ore sup ported, that Mr. Gibbons' future Is full of promise, not made so, solely by these committed to his charge, but by those of the sister churches of this community who entertain for him the h.ghest regard. Further, that the Presbyterians cf this place recognbo that they are to be congratulated In tho advent of Mr. Gibbons hem and that his loss to the Presbyterlars of Forty Fort has been a gain to us uf Dunmore, Yours, Frederick Ilnrtnoll, Member of tho Presbyterian church. Slay 2, 1S97. A Hoon tn Catarrh Siillcicrs. Eighty in evory hundred bear tho taint of this dread disease. Small at Its beginning but may prove a torture for llfo If neglected. George Iewls, of Shamokln, Pa., says: "I am eighty years old; I have been a sufferer from catarrh for llfty years Dr. Agnew's Catarrhal Powder completely cured mo. I look upon It as a miracle." It Is delightful and safe to use. Sold by Matthews Dros. CASTOR I A ForJCniimts anuUCulldrea. 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Miinilnv iniitliiee. A most laughnblo coinccly entitled, "I'llK Hl'I.TAN'H DAl'CUITnit." Monday night. Tho beautiful American com eilyj MISS 'KOItA, I'RICliS to, 20, 30C. ioc Matinee Dally ioc LADIUS ADMIT"! I-D FRUB Monday night. If accompanied by a poreon holding a pnlf ill) cent tlcljet. 3 FOR MEN ONLY. Underwear Light Weigh! Wool Merino, Balbriggan, Etc., AT CONRAD'S. 305 Lackawanna Avenua. OF SCRANTON. Spccinl Attention Given to Busi ness nnd Personal Accounts. Liberal Accommodations Ex tended According to ltuliinccs and responsibility. 3 Per Cent. Interest Allowed oo Interest Deposits. mm oil 10 HSffl Ul Wm "P wmnm km war &0UIEUIU9 Capital, - - $200,000 Surplas, - - 310,000 Undivided Profits, 70,000 WM. C0NNELL, President. HUSKY BELIN, Jr., TlccPrcs. WILLIAM H. PECK. Ashler. r yo ,nvl i ..
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