THE SCRANTON TRIBUNE-FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 189&
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SHERIFF'S SALES.
Judgment No. 11J$. September Term, 1608.
Murlea n. fa. to September Term, 1893.
TOnUEY, Att'y.
TERMS OF SALE.
' FIFTY DOLLARS CSII WIICN PROP.
F.RTY IS STRUCK OFF AND BALANCE
IN CASH IMMEDIATELY AFTER SALE
IS CONCLUDED. WHEN SOLD FOR
COSTS, COSTS MUST BE PAID WHEN
STRUCK OFF.
ALL PROPERTIES ON WHICH ABOVE
TERMS HAVE NOT BEEN COMPLIED
WITH WILL BE RESOLD DEFORB AD
JOURNMENT. CLARENCE E. PRY OR, Sheriff.
Sheriff's office, Scranton, Pa., August 1.5,
1S9S.
SOUTH SCRANTON.
Mrs. Barrett, of Anthracite street,
near the city line, has been made ex
ceedingly happy by the receipt of a
letter from her son, Thomas Barrett,
whom she has mourned as dead since
August 3 last. The letter from her son,
who Is a member of the Twenty-first
regiment of the regulars, was jocelved
Tuesday. He was with his command
at Santiago. In tho list of men having
died from fecr there was a Thomas
Barrett and Mrs. Barictt thoucht It
was her son. Barrett Is now In a New
York city hospital nnd Is expected
home soon.
The wagon of the Century Hose com
pany was Injured yesterday when Per
manent man Knellar was responding
to the alarm from Box 12. One of the
heavy springs became loosened. The
damage was not serious, but prevented
the company from going to the scene
of the fire. Men from Conrad Piel'i
wagon shop repaired the spring.
A number of oung people from the
Twentieth ward enjoyed a stiaw rldo
to Plttston hist night.
Mrs. II. A. Taylor and sons, Horace
and James, of Bethlehem, are ibltln
Mrs. J. P. Mejers, on Plttston acnue.
The Yunger Maennerchor will meet
tonight tor tho put pose of selecting
officers for tho ensuing term.
Miss Maigaret O'Biien, of Cedar ave
nue, and Miss Lena Fasshold, of Pltts
ton avenue, are is,ltlng at Centralis.
Joseph Rader, of Blich stieet, who
was discharged recently from a prl
ate hospital, was again taken to the
institution yesterdaj.
Joseph Flsch, of Cedar avenue, has
returned from Philadelphia.
Peter Xealnn and wife, of River
street, hae leturned from Moscow.
Miss Sablna Dousher, of New York
city, Is visiting at her home on Pios
pect avenue.
The Scranton Saengerrunde will
meet at 1 o'clock Sunday afternoon to
attend the funeral of the late Oeorgo
Schumacher. The active members of
the society will meet at 7 o'clock Sat
urday evening to rehearse music for
the bervlces. Nay Aug Tribe, No. Hi).
Improved Order of Red Men, will also
attend the funeral In a body.
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LABOR DAY
BARGAIN
You will find extra values in all departments tomorrow,
when Holiday and Outing Goods are handled.
Today we merely mention a lew items for Men's wear,
Bicycle Hose Specials.
40 dozen Men's 25c Bicycle Hose ; all the
good colors ; every size.
40 dozen Men's Bicycle Hose ; the best
Half Dollar goods in the trade.
Saturday Bargain Price,
flen's Seasonable Hosiery.
1 case Men's Stainless Black Lisle Thread
Hose ; seamless, and equal to the best we ever
sold at 15 cents.
Saturday Bargain Price,
A Rare Shirt Bargain.
Men's $1.00 Outing Shirts, laundered, with
2 detached collars and cuffs. The patterns
are splendid, and the colors absolutely fast.
Men of alfnost any proportions can be per
fectly fitted from this liue.
Saturday Bargain Price,
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LIVE NEWS OF
WEST SCRANTON
PRETTY WEDDING CEREMONY
AT JONES RESIDENCE.
Hiss Miriam A. Jones wns Harried
to Prof. Romeyn H. Rlvonberg, of
Hlghtstown, N.J John J. Lewis of
Fifteenth Street Suffering from n
Concussion of tho Brain Hiss An
na Thomas Entertained Friends at
Her Homo on Academy Street Fu
neral of Sylvostor Dletrick.
Only tho Immediate friends and rela
tives wcro present at tho marriage of
Miss Marian A. Jones, daughter of
Mr. nnd Mrs. Absalom Jones, to Prof,
Romeyn Rlvonberg, of Hlghstown, N.
J., yesterday morning at tho rcsluence
of tho bride's parents, 905 Uynon
street. The ceremony occurred at 12
o'clock and the couple wcro unattend
ed. The affair wns held In the parlor of
tho residence which hnd previously
been decorated for the occasion with
cut flowers nnd tho national colors
As the nuptial ceremony was performed
tho couple stood beneath a canopy of
the national colors. Rev, Milton O.
Hvnns, D. D , of Chester, Pa., acted
as officiating minister. He Is a brother-in-law
of the groom. The bildo was
attired In a beautiful rostume of white
organdie over pale blue bilk. Mrs. D.
B. Thomas plajed the wedding mar
ches. At tho conclusion of tho ceremony a
reception wns held nnd all sat down
to a wedding dinner. Mr. Jones was
assisted In serving by Mrs. Charles La
Bar and Miss JIary Davis. Later Mr.
and Mi Rlvonberg departed on a
short wedding tour to Delawaie Water
Onp nnd thence to Hlghtstown, N. J.,
whore they will heieafter reside.
The btlde Is a well known and pop
ular joung lady. For several years
she has been acthely connected with
the First Welsh Baptist church nnd the
Bellevue Mission Sabbath school. She
Is gifted with a charming personality
and enjoys, a wide circle of friends.
Prof. Rlvonberg Is n member of the
faculty of the Hldle Institute, of
Hlghtstown, N. J., and Is lnstiuctor In
the languages.
The guests In attendance were Mr.
and Mrs. Henrv Rlvonberg, Clifford;
Mr. and Mis. S D. Watson, Moosic;
Mr. nnd Mrs. Howard D.iK Mrs. D.
B. Thomas, Jlrs. Mary Ann Jones,
Misses Lillian La Bai, Elizabeth Jones,
Maiy and Beitha D.nls, David Thom
as, Russell D.nls nnd Thomas II. Da
vis. MISS THOMAS ENTERTAINS.
Ml-s Anna Thomas entertained last
evening at her residence on Academy
street. Pleasant diversions of many
sorts weie piovlded for the guests.
Later, dainty refieshments were served.
The hostess was assisted In receiving
by tho Misses Hattle Wade, Jennie
Jenkins and Portia Van Vllit.
Thoso present were the Misses Anna
Edwards, Jennie Davis, Kato Chase,
Edna Stevens, Christine Tellows, Jean
nctte Jones, Lettlo Davis, Maud Mc
Hugh, Emma Darling, Nell Brown,
Loretta Cannon, Laura Van Vllet,
Grace Wnlker, Blanche and Helen
Thomas, Edward Jones, Harry Carroll,
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FIGURES
Saturday Bargain Price,
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Warehouse
Arthur and Walter Davis, TV. C "Wil
liams, Wert Williams, Ralph Carr,
Walter James, Wlllon Dryden, Roland
Carr, Udnard Clark, Tudor Williams',
II. V. Morso und Calvin Coons.
FELL DOWN STAIRS.
John J. Lewis, of 417 Fifteenth
street, Is lying In a precarious con
dition at his residence, suffering from
concussion of tho brain ns tho direct
result of n fall lato last Tues
day evening. Ho has not yet
regained consciousness though appar
ently In good condition otherwise.
Everything that medical skill could
suggest has been tried thus far with
out avail.
Mr. Lewis Is an elderly man, but of
good, rugged constitution and his vi
tality will bo of great benefit to him.
Tho accident happened In a very pe
culiar manner. He nnd his wife had
retired ns usual. Later Mrs. Lewis,
who was not well, usked her husband
to get her a glass of Ice water. Ho
got out of bed to go down stairs to the
refrigerator. Just as he left the stair
head ho tripped nnd pitched forward.
Ho struck upon his head nenr tho
bottom and io great was the fall that
tho steps were literally shattered. Con
cussion of the brain resulted Imme
diately. Mr. Lewis Is undtr tho caro
of the family physician and his return
to consciousness Is anxiously awaited
by the family.
VICIOUS CANINE SHOT.
Notification of tho nicsence of n,
strange and vicious canine on South
Sumner avenue, near the residence of
the Johnsons, i cached Day Patrolman
Thomas Collins yesterday morning at
the police station. Ho was requested
to come up and shoot the dog.
In nccoi dance with the request tho
pntrolman went up and found thnt the
dog was a large one and was certain
ly behaving strangely. Two shots well
placed ended the dangerous actions
and later the carcass was taken away
and bulled. It seems that the dog
came to this vlclnltv several day3 ago
and Just hung around. Wednesday, ho
began to snap at anyone who happen
ed to pass near him and yesterday be
came ery vicious. Tho animal may
hnvc been only suffering from sick
ness or poison.
FUNERAL Or A SOLDIER.
The last tiibuto of respect and honor
will be paid to a soldier hero today
when the funeral services for the late
Silvester Deitrick will be held thl3
morning nt 10 o'clock nt the residence,
coiner of Jackson and Chestnut streets.
A full account of the death of the sol
dier, who was a member of Company
r, Thirteenth leglment, hns appeared
In recent Issues of Tho Tribune.
All of tho ex-members of Company
F and nny who are home on furloughs
will attend and an Invitation is ex
tended to any soldier at piesent In the
city to be present at the services. In
terment will be made at the Washburn
street cemetery.
PERSONAL MENTION.
F. G. Nichols, of Atlantic City, re
turned home yesterday, after 'visiting
his daughter, Mrs. Randolph Jones, of
Jackson street.
M. A Dufty, of Prlco street, returns
to Philadelphia today to resume his
studies In the University of Pcnnsyl
unla. Mrs. Mary Kellar. of Chestnut street,
is visiting friends at Moscow.
Frank Mngovern, of South Lincoln
avenue, Is at Lake WInoln.
Miss Lily Joseph, of South Hyde
Park nvenue, is homo from a trip to
Cavuga lake.
Mrs. M. F. Gerrlty, of Emmett street.
Is visiting In Now Yoik city.
Charles Thomas, of Rebecca avenue,
Is visiting at Mahanoy City.
Profesor Hayden Evans, of North
Bromley avenue, spent yesterday at
Carbondale.
Miss Emma Gammon, of North Re
becca avenue, is home from a visit In
Caibondale.
Dr. E. Y. Hnrrlson, of South Main
avenue. Is visiting In Shlckshlnny.
Mr. and Mrs. Richard O'Erlen, of
Kingston, have returned home after
visiting Mr. and Mrs. Edwaid Sulli
van, of Eynon street.
Miss Mary Williams, of Wllkes
Barre, has returned homo from a visit
with Miss Jennie Jenkins, of Jackson
stieet.
Ml3s Anna Haggerty, of this side, la
visiting friends In New York city.
Thomas Morgan, of Pittsburg, Is the
guest of his former friends here.
Mrs. W. H. Priest, of Olyphant, is
the guest of Mrs. Georgo Meyers, of
South Deckers' court.
Mrs. Frederick Boldry, of Washburn
stieet, has leturned from a sojourn at
Asbury Park.
MHs Phoebe Shlffer. of South Hyde
Park avenue, has returned from a vis
it at Stroudsbuig.
MINOR NEWS NOTES.
The funeral of the late Henry Roach
was held from the residence, 314 North
Fllmore nvenue, yesterday afternoon,
and many friends were In atte" Jance.
ltev. S. F. Matthews, pastor f the
Scrnnton Street Baptist churcn, offici
ated. Interment was mado in tho
Washburn street cemetery The pall
bearers were selected from thf Sons
of St. George lodge, of which tho de
ceased was a member.
Permanent mnn George Meyers, of
the Columbia Chemical company, Is
enjoying his annual vacation. Ills
brother, Henry Meyers, a member of
the same company, la substituting him.
Miss Knthryn Gibbons, of Tenth
street, entertained a few frlend3 at her
residence last evening. A pleasant
evening was spent and at a seasonable
hour refreshments wero served by tho
hostess.
ilealth is Wealth.
DR. C. C. WEST'S
NERVE AND. BRAIN TREATMENT
THE ORIQINAL, ALL OTHERS IMITATIONS,
Issoldunder posltlvo Written Cluarontce,
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denco.Nervouaneea, Laeeltuuo, all Drains, Youth.
ful Krrors, or Exceesivo uko 01 lonacco, upium,
or Linaor, which leads to MUery, Consumption,
Insanity and Death. At etoro or by mall, $1 a
Doxj eixior jo; wuu-wrtucu uuumuiuu 11
rnrn nt i-AAitifl mnnev. Matnnlo nucu
box; six for $3; with written Ktinrniitee to
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niyn nnntntnlnr, fi.a ,1ov frnntmAnfr . with full
instructions. 25 cents, rfno eamulo only sold to
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each person. At store or by mail.
EJjTRed Ubel Special
txira oircnain.
For Imootonor. Loss ot
1 Htnrllltv or Barrenness
1 a doxi six lor a, wjic
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DAY'S DOINGS OF
NORTH SCRANTON
DAVID EDWARDS HAD A VERY
NARROW ESCAPE.
Was Painfully Injured in tho West
Ridge Colliery Hiss Edith Jones
Tendered n Surprise Party Bur
glars Try to Enter tho Residence
of B. B. Atherton Basket Ball
Team Haklng Preparations for the
Coming Season Notes of a Per
sonal Nature.
David Edwards, of the West Side,
had a narrow escape from death In the
West Ridge colliery mine yesterday
morning. lie wns about to sprag an
empty trip when It Jumped the track,
dragging him to the ground. Work
men who rushed to his assistance
nt first thought ho was Jammed to
death between the cars. He was
wedged beneath them and It was with
much difficulty that he was extricated.
His escape was fortunate, ho having
sevcial contusions about the head and
neck and his chest wus severely
bruised.
BASKET BALL.
Tho local basket ball team are mak
ing extensive preparations for the com
ing scabon. Good games arc promised
as engagements have been mado with
tho best teams and tho dates have been
nrranged. They will be played every
two weeks in company H armory. Sep
tember 12 opens tho season with tho
strong South Side team. Tho line up
of the Stars will be as follows: right
forward, Robert Connolly; center, Wil
liam Davis; left forward. John Skiff;
center, James McCloskey; right center,
Thomas Webster; left center Chris
Haswell; home, Thomas McCloskey;
left home, Thomas Evans; right homo,
Thomas Lynott; substitute, John Sher
man; Thomas Harris, manager, Thom
as McCloskey, captain.
BURGLARS AGAIN.
Suspicious characters evidently in
tended to burglarize tho residence of
B. B. Atherton, on North Main avenue,
Monday, but were thwatted In their
purpose by Mr. Atherton. A rattling
of the rear shutter drew his attention
to something unusal. Ho hurriedly
rushed to the window but the invad
ers saw him coming nnd ran. Mr.
Atherton followed the sounding of the
footsteps on the pathwalk which
reaches to tho rear of his property.
Ho was Just In time to see the two
fleeing figures of men going down the
Ontario and Western tracks. As fur
ther pursuit was futile both made their
escape.
SOCIAL EVENTS.
Miss Edith Jones was the reclrtent
of a pleasant surprise party at her
homo on Deacon street last evening.
Entertaining diversions consisting of
music both Instrumental and ocal,
and games wero indulged In until a
seasonable hour when refreshments
were served.
A party of friends Invaded the home
of Miss Margaret Hopkins, of West
Market street, last evening and made
the hours merry In games and other
pleasing diversions. Miss Hopkins
proved an efficient host. Refreshments
were served. Thoso present were: Mr.
and Mrs. William Hopkins, Mrs. T.
Maloney, Misses Norah Gerrlty, Mame
Flnnegan, Maggie Burke. Mame
O'Brien, Lizzie Kline, Mamo Kelly,
B. Hopkins, Mamlo and Maggie Can
non, Katie Burke, Belinda Gerrlty,
Mame Robinson, Annie Hart, Blna
Mulcrone, Ella Corrlgan, B. Devanney,
Mary McLaughlin, Mngglo Carroll,
Mamie Flood, B. Kelly, Katie High
land, Annie O'Hara, Annlo McNamara,
Messrs. Joe Donnelly, Edward Murphy,
Frank Gallagher, James Murphy, Den
nis Ruddy, John Sherman, James Di
vine, John and William Hopkins, Law
rence McNamara. James Jennings, M.
Kelly, Austin Gerrlty, M. Gerrlty, P.
Flnnegan, W. Lynott. A. Thorton, M.
Noon, T. Gibbons, John Glynn, Thom
as Jennings, M. Gibbons, P. Carroll,
John McNamara, John Rock, Frank
Ketrlck, James Moran, M. Rock,
Trank Carden, John Maher and James
Kearney.
PERSONAL NOTES.
Mi b. John Moran and daughter,
Mary, have returned to their home In
Plttston after a visit with Mr. and
Mrs. M. J. Maloney, of Theodore strpct.
Marvlno Carter nnd family have re
turned from a month's sojourn at Far
Hocknw ay.
W. C. Cowles Mas In Easton yester
day on business.
Horn, to Mr. and Mrs. James J.
Golden, of Brick avenue, a son.
Mrs. W. ?. Cowles has returned from
a visit to "Waverly relatives.
Clarence BlBelow has resigned his
position on tho clerical force of Mul
Iey's department store.
Alderman Fldler was In a very ap
prehensive condition yesterday. He has
been sick for over t o ceks.
Edith Davis, of Green street, Is In
Pl mouth lsltlng relatives.
Frank White and sister, Miss May
White, of Wayne county, are the guests
of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Whitehead, of
Spring street.
Mrs. John Chenoveth, of Wayne ave
nue, visited Duryea friends yesterdaya
Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Kelloway, of
Dm yea, are visiting Mr. and Mrs. John
Bexon. of Parker street.
David Edwards, of Brick avenue,
flreboss at the Brlsbin mines, is quite
sick.
Miss Lizzie Powell, of Spring street,
leaves this morning on a visit to Ply
mouth relatives.
Miss Nellie McNamara, of West Mar
ket street, has for her guests Miss Liz
zie Robinson, of Boston, Mass , and
Miss Marie Robinson, of Wllkes-Baue.
Miss Sarah Perry, of Parker street,
who has been visiting In New York,
Philadelphia and the seashore, re
turned homo yesterday.
Mrs. Michael Leonard, of West Mar
ket street, Is entertaining the Misses
Mtnnlo Walsh and B. Corcoran, of
Haw ley.
Miss Acnes Conlgan, of West Mar
ket street, Is visiting relatives In
Wllkes-Barre.
Mlsa Nellie Pickett, of North Main
avenue, has returned from a visit In
Mllford, Susquehanna county.
Emerson Rhule, of Brighton place, Is
recovering from n serious Illness.
Miss Ida Christmas, of Edna avenue,
has returned from a trip to several
points of Interest In Western Pennsyl
vanla. Miss Bertha Cole, of Carbondale, Is
being entertained hy Miss Myrtle Stev
ens, of Green Ridge street.
Dennis Noone. of Green street, Is In
Greater New York spending his vaca
tion. Miss Jennie Owens, of North Main
JONAS LONG'S SONS.
Shoes for the flasses
At WorldBeating Prices
With a constant effort to please ; with every effort bent
towards satisfying our trade. These are the two cardinal
principles of our immense shoe business growing greater
every day. Friday and Saturday, always special value days
here. To read on will be to come and buy for such little
prices have never been known for equal goodness.
Boy's 1.25 and 1.50 Solid Casco
Lace Shoes, 1 1 to 5J4 to go at .
Misses Solid School Shoes in sizes 11 to 2;
spring heel; lace and button; were 1.50 qq,-,
to go at WC
Little Men's Solid Lace Shoes, were qq
1.50 to go at "OU
Boy's 2,00 Calf Lace Shoes, extra -t jo
high cut to go at . . . T"0
Women's 1.50 and 1.25 Kid Shoes, made on
the Lenox. Paris, common sense and qo
opera toe: heel and spring heel to go at VOC
Women's 1.75 Kid Shoes, all the ja
latest styles to go at . . . T"0
Women's 2.50 and 3.00 Soolma Kid Lace and
Button Shoes; every style; heavy and light
soles; cloth and kid tops; all sizes; j ao
take your pick while they last at . . ' "0
ON TABLES.
Jonas
avenue, Is home from a week's rusti
cating at Lake Ariel.
Mr. and Mrs. William Grady have re
turned from their wedding tour.
Miss Ella Clark, of Wllkes-Barre, Is
visiting Mis. Forest Hendrlckson, of
Throop street.
TOLD IN A FEW LINES.
Members of the iPurltan Congrega
tional church choir will resume prac
tice this evening In tho church parlors.
All are requested to attend.
Items for The Tribune can be left nt
Davis' drug store on the square, Davis'
drug storo in Dutch Gap, and Ted
Prltchard's tonsorlal parlors In Park
Place. Not later than C o'clock at the
two latter mentioned places.
The Eurekas accept tho challenge of
the Lackaw annas for a game of ball
on Sept. 4.
The Providence contingency of news
boys turned out In large numbers yes
terday and enjoyed the hours of rec
reation at Nay Aug Park.
The Ladles' Foreign Missionary soci
ety of the Providence Presbj terlan
church, will meet In monthly session
at Mrs. Morrison's, on North Main ave
nue, this afternoon at 2 o'clock.
The employes of the Leggett's Creek
and Marvine collieries will be paid to
day. GREEN RIDGE.
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hedrlch, of Tenn
nvenue, hae returned from a short
lslt nt Wllkes-Baire.
Miss Minnie Peck, of Capouse ave
nue, has returned from a week's visit
at Arlington.
Mrs. Gerecke, of Green Ridge street.
Is spending a few days in New York
city.
Mr. Georgo Clark, of Capouse avenue,
has returned from a business trip to
Berw Ick.
Mrs. P. J. Colo and daughter. Bertha,
of Carbondale, who has been the guest
ot Mrs. Warren Kimble, of Monsey
avenue, has returned home.
Miss Beck, of Moscow. Is the guest
of Mrs. Miller, of Monsey avenue.
The Womans Christian Temperance
union held a meeting at tho Creen
Ridge library yestciday afternoon, and
the following olTicers were elected:
President, Mrs. E. B. Clifford; vice
president, Mis. Ellen Bennett, secre
tary, Mrs. Arnold; corresponding sec
rptary, Mrs. Alice Harvey treasurer,
Mrs Ellie Miller; superintendents
Mothers' meetings, Mrs. Harvey; par
lor meetings. Miss Clara Finn; Jail
work, Mrs. S. L. Dorsey; railroad
work, Mrs. Vought; Sunday school
work, Mrs. Miller, floral work, Mrs.
Doud; press work, Mrs. Depew; for
eign work, Mrs. Hadzell; literature,
Mrs. Depew; Juvenile, Mrs. Jackson.
Bruco Fordhnm, of Capouse avenue,
has returned from a two weeks' stay
at Thousand Islands.
Paul Prcntzcl, of Electric avenue,
was coasting down Washington ave
nue yesterday afternoon on his bicycle
when ho ran Into a team of horses at
the corner of Giecn Ridge street. Ho
was tin own from his wheel and ren
dered unconscious. Dr. McGreevy was
called and said them were no bones
broken, but he was hint Internally.
II. M. Cole, of Capouse avenue, has
returned from a brief visit at Mont
rose. Mrs. Charles Keller, of Wllkes-Barre,
is tho guest of Mrs. Hcdrick, of Rich
mont paik.
Mrs. L. P. Smith, of Penn nvenue.
has returned home from a two weeks'
stay at Lake Ailel.
Miss Mattie Potter, of Monsey ave
nue, has returned from a two weeks'
stay nt Madisonvllle,
Mr and Mrs. C. E. Appllck, of Penn
avenue are spending a few days In
New ork city.
W. r. Ginger, of Marion street, Is
spending a few days at Boontou, N. J.
Harvey Jackson, of Carbondale, will
open a general store at tho corner of
Capouse nvenue and Marlon street, In
the near future.
Attorney B. F. Kllllam, of Paupack,
is spending a few days In the Ridge
Mrs. Ira Orr, of New York street,
has returned from a week's visit at
Baltrn.
Mr. nnd Mrs. Henry Hitchcock, of
Monsey avenue, have returned from a
two weeks' stay at Ocean Glove.
Mrs. Angelina Berry, of Carbondale,
Is tho gueBt of her cousin, Mr. J. W.
Baytey, of Gteen Ridge street.
Mr. Hall, of Elmlrn, Is the guest of
Dr. Fordham, of Capouse avenue.
Mrs. Sureth, of Sanderson ave
nue, Is spending a few days In Hones
dale. Dr. Walter Fordham, of Capouse
avenue, has returned from a two
werk!' stay at Thousand Islands.
Miss Louise Tenney, of North Wash
ington avonue, has returned from a
week's etay at Atlantlo City.
THE ORE AT STORE.
Calf nor
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Women's Finest Vici Kid Oxford Ties, the
kind that have sold for 2.50 and 3.00 j j-O
to close at l.Oy
Women's Finest Tan Vici Lace and Button
Shoes, all styles but not all sizes; worth 3.50
and 5.00; find your size and get a 2 c
bargain ,OD
Boy's 2.00 Russia Calf Lace Shoes; yr
every pair in the store must go at . .1 -O"
Men 1.50 Solid Working Shoes; with (on
or without nails to go at . . . yOC
Men's 3.00 Calf Lace Shoes in square and
French toe; hand sewed welt take 1 f
them at - IV
Men's 2.00 Casco Calf Lace and Congress
Shoes; English and square toe, all sizes -t j j-
to go at I.t-D
Misses 2.00 Finest Tan Goat Lace and
Button Shoes; spring heel great bar
gain at
MAIN AI3LE AND SHOE DEPT.REAR OP
Long's Sons
AMUSEMENTS.
LYCEUM THEATRE,
RDI5 & BUROUNDER. Lessees.
11. R. LONO, Manager.
One of the Greatest Events of the Season. La
bor Day, bept. 5th. One Night Only.
MISS CLAM THROPP,
America's Most CUiirmlug Comedienne, Just
returned from her triumphant engagement
at the Duke of ork's Theater, (.ondon, under
tho direction of Mr. Chai. Thropn.sup ported
hv her own splendid nnd special company
of comedians and comlo opera artists, In the
rollicking, dashing, merry operatic comedy,
Where's Matilda?
Libretto and JIuslo by Leopold Jordan.
CHORUS.
Where's Matilda, Where's Matilda? ,
My heart's avvhltl, for that one girl, for she s
rayloe,
Willy Nllly. come back Tilly,
My tootsy-wootsy, chlcky-blddy turtle dove.
Whero"s Matilda? Ask pretty Clara Throop
Where's Matilda? Ask clever Clara Throop
Where's Matilda? Ask Jolly Clara Throop
Where's Matilda Ask dainty Clara Throop.
The Military Choruses, the 81nuo s Waltz
es, the Urllllnnt Eniembles, the Funny Com
la Souks, Ila! Hal, the Minstrel Scene, the
Court Iloom Scene, the Supper Hoom, the
Takln? of the Horse and Cab suchlrlsky fun!
Popular t'rIces-'J5c, OOc, 760 and $1.00.
Tuesday and Wednesday,
SEPTEMBER 6 and 7.
Matinee Wednesday
Chai. II. Ynlo's HUGE FANTA8TICAL
MECHANICAL- SKETCH
THE EVIL EYE,
Or the MANY MKRKY MISHAPS OF NID
and the WEIRD, WONDERFUL WANDER
INGS OF NOD.
Management of Author,
SIDNEY R. ELLia
PRICES-EVENING-..2SC, BOc, 75C, $1.00
MA1INEE 'J6c, fiUO
OBITUARY.
Major Henrv B. Stark, one of West
I'ltTSlon's most repreaertatise cltlzciis,
died Wedneiday morning. At an cm!
ago ho was engaged In farming with his
father, Paul Stark, who resided at Lack
awanna. Rellrquibhlng this line of busi
ness he locuted In New York, but hurt
for many years resided In West Plttston.
During the Clll War ho served In tho
Flftj -second rigiment ot Illinois oluii
teers. He participated In sceral buttles,
and at the tlma of his dlschargo held the
rank of major. A Miort tlmo slnco the
deceased attended a reunion ot tho Stark
family at Lako Carey, tho nncestora of
which can bo definitely traced back In
tills country for 2u0 jears. Major Stalk
was active In Masonry. He was a mem
ber of Valley lodge, W, Free and Aectpt
cd Masons; Plttston chapter, 212, It. A.
M , and captain general of Wjomlug Val
ley commandery, 67, K. T. He Is sur
led by his wlfo nnd two t.ons, the elder
son being a farmer In Dakota, and tho
lounger. Rev." William Stark, a resident
of Brooklyn.
John Schumacher, aged 72 years, dlod at
his residence, 72o Plttston aenue, es
tcrday morning. He was ill but four dt s
preceding his death. Mr. Schumacuer
was a resident of this city for tho past
forty-four years, nnd ho and his family
havo resided In tho same houe for that
number of jears. By occupation lie wis
a nianon. and for thlrtv-fivo years he was
ernplocd by the Dickson Manufacturing
company. Ho Is survhed by a family rt
grown-up children. The funeral will take
place Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock.
LACKAWANNA
MANUFACTURERS OF
Bill Timber cut to order on short notice. Hardwood Mine Ralls
awed to uniform lengths constantly on band. Peeled Hunlocli
Prop Timber promptly Vurnished.
MILLS At Cross Fork, Potter Co., on tU Buffalo and Susqiic
banna Hailrond. At Mlna, Potter County, Pot,, on Coudersport, and
Port Allegany Hallroad. Capacity 400,000 feet per day.
GUNLItAL OFFICE-Board of Tradt llulldlng, Scranton, Pa.
Telephone No. 4014.
WHEN IN
STRONG
AGAIN!
vigor lo the whole beioe. All drains
r av . m M
f 'STfS
.svz 'jrffkfnM4
B5aNJA
are properly cured, ineir conaition oiten worries mem into insanity, uonsumption or ucaio.
Mailed sealed, Price ti perboi; 6 boxes, with iron-clad legal guarantee to cure or refund the
mosey, I; oo. bend (order book.
For Sale by JOHN II. PHELPS,
and Spruce fatrcct.
KaflKk iW i.
SbNAS LONG'S SONS.
1.21
ELEVATORS.
ACADEMY OF MUSIC,
nUROUNDCR & REIS. Lessees.
It. R. LONU, Manager.
Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
With Matinees Friday and Satuaday.
Grattan Donnelly's Greatest Work Will
l!o ProducoJ,
DARKEST RUSSIA
Beautifully Staged and Costumed. Spec
ial" lietweeu the Acts. Kd. F. Mack will
produce his beautiful "t'oloracoplc Dio
rama " Miss Lillian Lnlnsboo will sing Il
lustrated New und Popular Songs,
EVENING PRICES
MATINEE PRICES ....
.15c, 25c, D5C, SOo
..,. ...... ......lfic, 260
THREE NldHTS, CCDT 5
COMMENCING .. 3I-" I . O.
Bpeclal Matinee Labor Day. Regular MatU
nees Tuesday and Wednesday.
HARRY C. GIBSON,
That Funny Llltlo Irish Come
dian, lu
A JOLLY IRISHMAN
PRICES-EVENING 15C, 2BC, 3BC BOO
MATINEE 1BC 2B0
GAIETY THEATER,
Formerly Dals Opera House.
One Week, Commencing
A0NDAY, AUdUST 29,
ROSE SILL'S LONDON BELLES
Smoking Concerts.
Matinees Monday, Wednesday and Sat
urday, 2 p. m.
PRICES Admission 10, 20, COe. Iteseivtd
orchestra, chairs 50c. Balcony Lose seats
50c Rot seats 75c.
NOTICE Special Ladles' mntlnco ev
ery Satuiday, when smol ing will NOf bo
permitted.
ALMOST GIVEN AWAY
A lot 6"f laundry machinery, a
new laundry wagon, two turbine,
water wheels, boilers, engines,
dynamos, etc., one Morgan travel
ing crane, 10 ton capacity, span
45 ft. 6 In., lot of good second
hand hoisting rope, air compres
sors, pumps, steam drills, derrick
llttlngB, mine cars, etc.
709 West Lackawanna Avenue.
Scrantou, Pa. Telephone, 3951
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7 restore tmt Vitality la old or jrounc an J
m a maaiortiuar, uurmeaor mamas.
We vent I&ssQlty cviO Consumption if
mont and effects a CUUE where all other tall In
sist npon haiinc the genuine Aj&x Tahlots. They
hare cared thoutandt ant wllloureyoo Wuglveapor
it Ire written goaranto to effect a cure Pft PTC ia
each case or refund the taoaej Price w U I ui per
package, or sii pkges (full treatment) tot 12.60. By
mail, In plain wraji er. upon rcirt of price. ( ircolar
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Bros, and 11 O. Sanderson, druttfHti.
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at Debility, Diuineii, Sleepiest
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