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THE SCRANTON TRIBUNE-THURSDAY. SEPTEMBER 8, 1898.
LIVE NEWS OF
WESTCRANTON
PllESENTATION TO PRESIDENT
M. J. riTZGIBBONS.
Was Honored by His Associates in
St. Bronden Council, Young Men's
Institute Remains of tho Lnto
Alvin L. Evans Aro Expected to
Arrlvo from Camp Alger Today.
Young People's Baptist Union En
tertained Last Night Some Notes
of a Minor Nature.
Members of St. Htenden council, No.
243, Young Men's Institute, did honor
to their president, M. J. Kltzglbbons,
last evening. The affair was In honor
of President Kltzglbbons' selection for
grand treasurer of the aggregation of
councils of tho Pennsylvania Jurisdic
tion nt tho recent convention held ut
Altnona Aupr. 1G-1S.
Tho rooms weie nicely decorated,
and after cigars were passed, an en
tertaining progtammo was carried out
Timothy A. McCoy acted as chairman
and -1. Hurst was accompanist. Ite
marks were made by Joseph Evans,
Marquette council; T. A. Donohue and
J. U O'Malley, Columbus council, John
Roche, Phil II. Sheridan council,
Ocorge Claike, Claiko Hi others; John
Kane, of Ohio, James Itcllly, of Avoca;
and James Urown, Peter Mullaney and
Patrolman Patrick McManai.on, of St.
Orendcn council. Solos weie sung by
XI. Sullivan, U "Walsh, John Shaugh
tlessy, Thomas Magulre and William
Vanston. n. Hurst and J. P. Kelly
played seveial pl'ino polos. A recita
tion by W. Ollroy and a declamation
by Thomas Lai kin concluded this part
of the exercises.
In behalf of the council, Rev. A. T.
Brodeilck picsented Treasuier Pltz
glbbons with a beautiful silver mount
ed set of Ink wells and a peail hand
led gold pen. The leelplent respond
ed In accepting the gift In a happy
manner. On top of tho caps of each
well Is the Inscription "Presented to
M. J. Fitstgibbnus, September, 1S1?, by
members of St. Brenden council. No.
243, Y. M. I "
SOCIETY OIVES A RECEPTION.
Misses Cilrn Lewis, Martha Hughes
and Hesle DaIe were tendeied i
farewell reception last evening at tho
First Welsh H.iptistehuieh bv their
fellow-members of the Young People's
Baptist union of the church. The joung
ladles will le.ue this week to resunip
their studies at Bloomsbuig State Nor
mal school.
It was an exceedingly pleasant nf
fali, a shoit enteitali ment beins car
ried out, James 1 Hughes acting as
chalnnan. Solos were sung by Miss
Eliza Lewis, John Evans and William
Hughes. Chalnnan Hushes delivered
a .short address aprono" of the aft.ilr
and during the course of his lematks
touched upon the phases of attendant e
at outside schools. Liter, refu-sh-ments
were &eied. The committee
of airangeinents comprised William
Eans, the Mlssts Maltha Hughes,
Rertha Kellj and Sarah Jones and
David James.
REMAINS TO IlE IIROl'GHT HOME
Woul was recep d here jesterday
that tho lemalns of the late Ah In L
OF
sens on Tuesday, Sept. 6th,
and Continues
a
nee of the Week.
Xo event of the eutiro year is surrounded with so much
genuine interest us tho first view of a coming season Dross
Goods stock, and of oourse, tho interest is enhanced according
to i ho variety ami extent of the display. That's why Globo
"SVaicUomo "Openings" always attract tho fashionable element
lor miles around, and hold a recoguized placo above all similar
events in North Eastern reuusylvania.
A Word on Weaves and Shades
Common sense is the leading characteristic in tho textile
world this season. Generally speaking weaves aro plain, and
tho colorings strictly in keeping with tho more sombro days to
come. True, there aro extremo novelties for thoso whocaro for
them, and a few striking effects in imported cloths, but tho
prevailing tendency is decidedly in favor of plain good fabrics,
a quiet indistinct mixture which are much better adaptod to
the latest productions of tho worlds leading modistos than any
thing else could be.
The New flaterials Shown Include
Pens Suitings, otr.t a superior covert Kammini cloths, Two
tone White Cords, exquisito Poplins, M-zcovitao Suitings,
English Broadcloths Fiench Whin Cords Banook brown mix
tures, Lansdownes, Plain Sorges, Henriettas and tho entire lino
of staplos in now color effects.
Fancy Weaves Are Also Numerous
but aro impossible of description hero, while tho assortment of
checks and stripe effects, Novelty Plaids, etc. etc. leaves noth
ing to bo desired.
During This Opening Exhibit
all visitors are welcome. Wo consider tho present week as
looking tiuio nnd nothing more.
Globe Warehouse
SSeSSS
Evans, private In Company C, who
died at Camp Alger, Monday night,
from typhoid fever, will bo sent homo
for Interment. Private Harry Hall, of
Company C, and a friend of the dead
soldier, was detailed to accompany tho
temalns. It Is expected that they will
arrive some time this evening.
Tho funeral will be held from the
losldcneo, 92.! Eynon street, tomorrow
nfternoon nt 2 o'clock. Soldiers homo
on furlough nio Invited to attend. In
terment will be made at the Washburn
street cemetery.
POPULAR DRUG CLERK MARRIED
Myion O. Evuns, of Jenkins" Phnr
maoy on South Main avenue, was
oMletly married at Kingston Saturdny
evening September 3, while on his vn
tatton. Tho bride, Miss Jennie L.
J.irms, daughter of Mr. and Mis.
Emanuel Jnmes, of 301 North Fllmore
avenue, Is n well known and popular
young lady on this side.
The ceumony was performed at the
residence of Mr. and Mis. W. O. Evans,
u n uncle of Mr. Enns. Re . T. O
Edwards, D. D of Kingston, officiated
and tho couple were unattended. Tho
Immediate relatives und a f'w friends
were present and a wedding supper
was served. Mr. and Mrs. Evans ure
at present residing with the bride's
paients.
MISS PHILLIPS ENTERTAINS.
A happy party of friends were en
tertained Tuesday evening bv Miss
Mnbcl Phillips at her resilience on
Mulllen street. Various diversions
were enjoyed and nn exceedingly
pleasant evening spent. Geoiro Ives,
a soldier lad home on a furlough, re
lated some Interesting stories of camp
life.
The guests present were tho Missel
Myrtle Kramer, Mabel Poldry, Letella
Morgan, May Williams, Lillian Evans,
Vlda Sterling Hughes and Margaret
Thomas, Harry Kellow. Marvin Kram
er, Rov Guest, D.ivld Kays, Snnford
Phillips, Ficd Meyer, Jr.mes Robeits
Fred Derby und Richaid Grey.
PERSONAL MENTION.
Miss Kathryn McIIugh, of Lafay
ette street, la lsltlng at Waveily.
George Davis, of tho Biooklyn, has
returned to his ship after a visit
with his folks here.
Mrs. Seth Wrigley, of 'South Main
street, Is visiting at Plttston.
Miss Mlneiva Hopp, of Eynon street,
Is home from ix visit to New York city.
Jonah Davis, of Bloomsburg, nas re
turned after a. islt with iclatlves
her?.
Mis. Evan Thomas, of Easton, Pa.,
Is the guest of fi lends heie.
Dr. E. Y. Hairlson, of North Main
avenue, has leturned fiom a lstt to
Shlc'tshlnny.
Miss Tessle MeDonough, of Clarke
brothers, Is sojourning at Lake Ariel.
Miss Jennie Jones, of Clarke broth
eis, has returned fiom a sojourn at
Harvevs Lake.
P. G. Morgan pnd family, of South
Main avenue, hae returned from their
summer vacation at Lake "Wlnola.
Eugene Moiso and family, of North
Hjde Paik avenue, aro home from
I nko WInola.
Matthew Whelan. of Twenty-first
stieet and Ills gue--t Albert McCoiey,
itturn to today to their chip, the Ore
gon, after a lle days visit with friends
here
Mrs. Margaret Thomas, of Corbett
avenue. Is home fiom an extended vis
It at Wilkes -Barre
Rev. J. T. Monies and family, of
South Main avenue, left this morning
During the Bal
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Induce Ul hu
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outness. Ho
tetter'i Hitters
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clinrncter by
making dlgcs
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nod tho tom.
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Sitters
for Iowa where they w 111 hereafter re
side. Mr, Morris was formerly pastor
of the licllcvtio Welsh Calvnnlstlc Mo.
thodlst chuich, but lcslgncd last
spilng.
Mrs. A. L. Ttamer, of South Lincoln
avenue, left yesterday for Allentown,
bolng called theie by the eel ions Illness
of her mother.
DOUGHERTY'S BUSINESS COL
LEGE will reopen Monday, Sept. 12. Day and
evening session.
MINOR NEWS NOTES.
The ladles of the Ladles Aid society,
of the Hampton street Methodist
church, will conduct a social at tho
church this evening. The public Is cor
dially Invited.
David Owens and F. IJ. Ileese, of tho
West Side Republican club, and E. E.
Itobathnn, of the ' est Side Hepubllcan
league, nre nttendlng the convention
of the Hepubllcan clubs and leagues
at Pittsburg this week.
Tho funernl of Prank, the young Fon
of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Pepusk, of 2220
Pi lee street, was held yesterday nf
ternoon from the residence. Friends
of the bereft parents nttended. Inter
ment was made In the Cathedral cem
etery. The funeral of Joseph, the young son
of Mr nnd Mrs Joseph Cailltielta. of
620 Pleasant street, was held jester
day afternoon from the residence.
Interment was made ut the Cathedral
cemetery.
William, the voting son of Mrs. Eliz
abeth Evans, of G27 South Decker court
was severely Injured by falling down
the cellar steps yesteiday afternoon.
The llrht side of tho child's face and
his ear were badly lacerated. A phy
sical! dressed his wounds.
Henjamln Reynold", of South Ed
wards court, an account of whose pe
e.illar Injury appeared In yesterday's
lssue of Tho Tilbure, was verv much
Improved jesterday. He was able to
get up lat cenlng
Captain E. D. Morse, of the Alumni
Athletic assoclitlon base ball team re
ucsti that all members be present at
the meeting which will be held this
morning at 10 o'clock on the Brown's
giounds. Members please wear unl
foims. The annual excuislon of the Flower
of Lackawanna lodge, No. 1, Ancient
Order of Britons w III be conducted to
Mountain Park. There will be .1
ocal contests and one pistol
contest between the Wilkes-Barro nnd
Scianton patrolman. The public is in-
Ited to attend.
NORTH SCRANTON".
Thf alaim of lire sent in from box
7!! yesterday afternoon about one
o'clock was occasioned by a bed tick
taking Pre In the house of Michael
Dougherty on Thompson street. The
damare was slight The Liberty hose
cait wis badly wrecked by coming
In contact with a telephone pote on
North Alain nvenue.w hlle the com
pany was icspondlng to the alarm.
Michael MeDonough and William
Kane, emploj-ed at Townsend's black
smith shop on North Main avenue.wcre
held In $600 ball each yesterday morn
ing !y Alderman Roberto on charges
of larceny and malicious mischief
piefeired by Dr. E. '.. Rower.
On the charge of selling liquor with
out a license Martin Gannon was ar
lalgned at the instance of John Shea
l efore Alderman Roberts last night.
The prosecutor swore that he secuied
intoxicating beverages from Gannon
nnd paid for them. Pall was furnished
in the sum of $800. After the hearing
Gannon turned the tables and had
Shea arrested for malicious mischief.
The Information stated that he threw
stones at Gannon s barn. Three hun
dred lull was furnished.
Pntiick Doughertv, of Charles street,
was united In maniago to Miss Anna
Hnrrlngton, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
John Hauington, of Marvlno avenue,
jesterday afternoon at the Holv P.ns
aiy clinch. The nuptial knot was tied
by P.e J. J. O'Toole. There was a
large number of friends and lelatlves
piesent at tlu ceremony. A leceptlon
was held in the home of the bride last
evening which was largelj attended.
Many beautiful wedding presents test
ified to the esteem in which the j-oung
couple nie held. They will le.sldo on
Marvlno nenue on their return fiom
n wedding ttip to New York city.
Edward Hatton who died at tho
Lackawanna hospital of dropsj' was
burk'd j'cterday In Cathedral ceme
tery, Services were held at the Holy
Rotary church at 2.30, Rev. F. J. Ly
nott olllclatlng. The pall-bearers were
Peter Hopkins, A. F. O'Royle, John
Com a B. J. Morrison and Patrick
Vox.
Daniel Haivcj', of Najr Aug avenue,
Is seilnusly ill with typhoid fever.
Mis. Mnry Atherton and daughters,
Rlenche nnd Mabel, are - lilting rela
tives in Stanhope, N. Y.
Finnk Teal has returned from Blng
hamton, N. Y.
Alderman Fldler Is in a ciitlcal con
dition. James Smith nnd Mrs. Lamrouv, of
Holllslir avenue, aio In New York
clt
Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Atwood, of North
Main avenue, lsited filend. In Clark's
Summit Sunday.
Mis. Robeit Menlck, of Church ave
nue, Is entertaining her sister, Mrs.
Kate Henrj', of Jermyn.
Mrs. Georp-e Uryant, of ractoryville,
is visiting Mis. Maiy Davis, of Spring
street.
The ladles of the Court street Metho
dist Episcopal church will servo a
chicken supper from six o'clock until
nine this evening in tho church par
lors. Miss Mama Owens, of Clifford, is the
guest of Miss Cora Roberts, of Sum
mit avenue.
Ml3s Margaret McGowan, of West
Market stieet, has returned fiom
Rlossburg.
James J. Lynch, Stephen O'Poyle
and John J. Heffron returned to their
studies In St. Michael's seminary,
Toronto, Canada, yesterday .
While attempting to board n wagon
Gortrude, young daughter of Mr. nnd
Mr3. George McLoughlln, of West Mar
ket street, fell and slightly injured
herself.
Michael Gannon, of Ciulck avenue,
was seriously tnjuied in tho West
4 Ridge colliery yesterday morning, Gan-
non wns on his way out of the mines
when he was struck with a loaded trip,
of cars. lie was hurled against tho
rib with crushing force. Fellow work
men picked him up and conveyed hlin
to the surface from whero he wns
conveyed to ills homo. His Injuries
nr Internal, Gannon was engaged as
a driver.
SOUTH SCRANTON.
Funeral of Mrs. a. A. Mann At
tended by a Large Concourse of Her
Trlcnds Other Items.
Tho remains of Mrs. CI. A. Mnnn. fnr.
merly Miss Minnie Demuth, were In
terred In the family plot at St. Mary's
German Catholic cemeteiy yesterday.
During tho early hours of the morning
young women en route to factories, and
men on their way to tho mines nnd
shops, stopped nt the family home, 522
Plttston aenue, to take a farewell
look on the features of tho beloved
young woman.
Long before the hour arranged for
the moinr of the cortege, the home
nnd vnrd was crowded with relatives,
f i lends and associates who came to pay
tho last mark of respect for the life of
their .departed friend. In the front
parlor the remains reposed In a hand
some couch casket, banked with beau
tiful tloiat pieces. The dress worn by
Mrs. Mann at her marriage, two weeks
ago, was placed on her yesterday. At
9 o'clock the casket was closed and the
sad procession moved to St. Mary's
Catholic church, where a solemn high
mass of requiem was celebrated by
Rev. Peter Chrlt, nsslsted by the com
plete choir of the church. The mass
over, Father Christ delivered a touch
ing eulogy. Several times during his
uiscouise tne tevcrenu speaker was so
filled with emotion that It was feared
he would burst Into tears. Feelingly
he reviewed the life of the deceased
from the day he administered the sac
rament of baptism to her until tho close
of her well-spent career. Father Christ
said that her untiring devotion to her
religion, to her paients, and to charity
won for her a life of everlaslng bliss
In tho realms of her Mnker and Re
deemer. Addressing himself to Mrs.
Demuth, tho grief-stricken mother,
Father Christ told her the occasion wns
not one of sorrow. She should lejolce,
happy In the knowledge that the child
entrusted to her by God wns faithful
and constant In her discharge of her
duties as a daughter and a Christian.
As the remains were being borne
from tho church n double quartette of
the Scranton Saengerrunde, composed
of Professor Schmidt, Gus Scholtz, Gus
Reppert, John Lentes, Nathan Jacobs,
William Hcintz, Anton Fiseh, John
Stoeber and Theodore Lewert, sans: a
selection. At the grave tho quartette
again sang.
The pall-bearers were Andtcw Post,
who was groomsman at the wedding"
Charles Rosar, Henrv Rempe and
Charles Rosar. The flower-bearers
were Joseph Rodel, Emll Heibster, Jo
seph Rempe, Edward Rader, George
Relf, Frank Klos, Matt Schellar and
John Langsdorf.
NUPS OF NEWS.
Tho funeral of Mrr. Elizabeth Mautz
took place fiom her late residence, 1318
Plttston aenue, yesterdaj- afternoon.
Intel ment was made in the Plttston
avenue cemetery. Rev. Mr. Nordt of
ficiated. Many floral designs were sent
by sjmpathlzlng fi lends. The esteem
in w hlch the deceased was held was
evidenced by the Inrge attendance at
the obsequies. The pall-bearers weio
Conrad Belleseimer, James Elkus,
Philip Kline, Joseph Roberts, Joseph
Shorten and David Turner. The flower
bearers weie George Neher, Henry
Long, Andrew Heen and Adam Neuls.
Mr. and Mis. Peter Klee and daugh
ter. Miss Lena, leturned j-esterdny
from a fto months' stay in Germanj.
Miss Laura Storr and Henry Reig-
hauser will be man led tonlsht nt 8
o'clock at the home of the bitde-elect,
on Alder stieet.
Dr. Reeser will leave today for Eas
ton on a professional visit.
GREEN RIDGE.
Gilbert Lansing, of Sunset avenue,
has neturned from spending the sum
mer at Martha's Vinej'ard, Mass.
Miss Belle Hanover, of Olean, N. Y.,
has returned home after spending some
time with her sister, Mrs. Thomas
Dunn, of Market street.
A large number of Green Ridge peo
ple are attending the countj' fair at
Wallsville.
A. G, Thnmason, of Monsey avenue,
has returned from a short stay at
Buffalo
George Dlmmlck, of Penn avenue,
has returned from a two weeks.' stay
at Ahbuiy Park.
Mlbs Besle Soper, of Canouse ave
nue, Is spending a few days in Ben
ton. Mis. M. D. Farnham and daughter,
Leone, of Bieaker street, who have
been visiting lelatlves at Towanda for
the past three months, have returned
home,
John Martin, of Sanderson avenue,
is spending a few days at Hazleton.
Rev, I. J. Lansing, of Sunset avenue,
has returned fiom Maine.
The Sisters of the Immaculate Heart
of St. Paul's parish aio occuplng their
new eoment on Penn avenue.
The parochial school of St. Paul's
parish opened Tuesday morning with
273 pupils on the roll.
MINOOKA.
P. Joseph Kelly, who has been spend
ing his vacation with his' paients on
Main street, left last evening to ie
surae his studies at St. Michael's col
lege, Toronto, Canada. He was ac
companied by John Gibbons, Jr., who
lntendr to Miisut a course of studies
at Unit iititiition.
The O'Connell Council, Young Men's
Institute, will meet this evening.
The lemalns et on infant child of
Sophia Pierre, of West Mlnooka, were
interred In tho Forest Homo cemetery
at Taylor jesterday afternoon.
From present Indications tho first
grand ball of tho Daniel O'Connell
Council, which takes placo on Oct. 10,
w 111 he a grand success.
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JONAS LONG'S SONS.
Ready This Morning
An Exhibition of War Relics
We place on view in the store this morning a collection of valuable relics of the
Espano -Cuban Warthat, because of their raiity are worthy of mention in our Store
News. It will be time well spent to look them over. In the collection there is :
A Spanish Dirk in Icatlicr case taken from a dead Spaniard's neck by I. Huntley, a gunner on the
U. S. S New York.
Mauser Bullet Clips and five sets of bullets taken from the Christobal Colon immediately after
the battle of Santiago. Also an ammunition box and leather belt to hold the same.
American one pound shell irom the flagship "New York" taken while in Southern waters.
A button clipped from the coat of Admiral Cervcra as he went up the sea ladderway, a prisoner
of war. Vouched for by five witnesses.
One pound shell taken from the Christobal Colon after the battle of Santiago. Also red and
yellow pieces of bunting taken from the same bnttleship.
Pistol taken from the ash heap of the Infanta Maria Theresa on August 14, 1898.
Baynot, Scabbard and Leather handle taken from the Christobal Colon bv I. Huntley a gunner
on the "New York."
A piece of shell that struck the "New York" and which killed Whitmaik, one of the officers and
wounded three others, two of whom have since died. Owned by Frank Struckman of the U. S. S.
New York.
3 cents yard to-day for new fall styles in handsome patterns of Shirting Prints.
5 cents yfird to-day new styles in Apron Ginghams, Fancy Ginghams, Fancy Prints and Indigo
Blue Prints.
5 cents each for good Turkish Towels that are worth a third more money.
25 cents each for Flannellette Skirt Patterns, all full sue in daik useful patterns.
89 cents each for full size Hemmed Bed Spreads that are worth $1.25.
9 cents each for fine Pillow Cases, 45x36 in. that are worth 15 cents. C
11 cents vard for fine quality and good weight 10-4 Unbleached Sheeting.
24 cents each for 10 quart Enameled Sauce Pans that were 64 cents.
25 cents each for 10 quart Enameled Preserving Kettles that were 74 cents.
Jonas Long's Sons
DTJNMORE.
The council met In the borough build
ing Tuesday night, all members be
ing present, except McAllister. A mo
tion was made asking council to pur
chase the idler beating axle for the
electric hose cart at additional cost
of $23. "William Potter, of the Nep
tune HosG-companj-, vas present nnd
stated that he had received word fiom
the Racine company that the hose cart
would be here within six weeks. Mr
Jones leported that the Hrle and Wyo
ming Railroad companj- had planked
the crossing at Jefferson avenue. The
property owners of Jeffeison avenue,
between New Yoik and Latch streets,
were represented bj' Mr. Yeaglej, who
requested that the street should be
graded. A motion to the effect that
the borough attorney be lnstiucted to
defend Peter Sawj-er, the poundmas
ter, who was arrested on a chaige of
stealing a cow owned by Mr. O'Don
nell, and was given a heating before
Alderman Miller, when he was te
qulred to paj' the costs, was carried.
The clerk read ordinance No. 72, pro
viding for the laying of sidewalks nnd
gutters by owners of propel ty nbuttlng
the following streets: West Drinker,
fiom Webster .-neone to Dlectrlc ave
nue, from Drinker stieet to Adams
avenue, Adams avenue, from Electric
avenue to Latch street, Delaware ave
nue from Qulncy avenue to city line
and on Marlon from Jefferson avenue
to city line. Mr. McCullough offered
a resolution asking for crosswalks for
the Sixth ward. The resolution was
adopted. The council then adjourned.
Arthur Allen, of Harmony court,
Scranton, emplojed at the Green Hldgo
colliery as a driver, was kicked in the
face by a mule yesterday, knocking all
his teeth out and cutting a large gash
on his upper lip. He was taken to his
home In the company's ambulance.
Mrs. A. H. Brown and son. Charles,
of Green nidge street, who have been
spending the past week at Lake WI
nola, have returned home.
Patrick TIgue, private in Company
G, Thirteenth regiment, Is spending a
thirty days' fui lough with his parents
on Walnut street.
Nancy Mickel, the 1-year-old child
of Mrs. Klenora Mickel, of the Drinker
turnpike, died j'esterdaj' afternoon,
runeral announcement later.
Frank Manley, of Chestnut street,
left yesterday for West Chester, N.
Y., where he will attend tho Sacred
Heart academy.
Letters lemalnlng unclaimed during
the period ending Sept. 3, 1S9S. Pei
sons calling for these letters will
please say "advertlsed":Oeorge Alblg,
Mike E. Cowl, barber, Chestnut stieet:
Miss Dmma Cooke, Miss Josephine
Flowers, care of Nlcholous Tomlln
son, Patrick Kane, caie of Daniel
Golden, Apple street: Michael Mel
lodj 402 West Grove stieet. Miss Mc
Shaj. Anthony McDonald, care P M.:
Patrick McDonald, Petersburg; Mr.
Charles Moon, Harmony place; Wil
liam Mooie, Monroe avenue; F. S.
Itenker. 207 Washington avenue: Maria
lUlzabcth O'Hellly, 6J4 Clay avenue:
John Hcgan, Monioe nvenue; II. Han
ford Swingle, Mrs. Thomas Wlddow
fleld, 51G Electric avenue.
OBITUARY.
John O'Horo, of Archbald, died at 11
o'clock Tuesday night after an illness
of several weeks. He is survived by
his wife. His funeral will take place
fiom his late residence, on Hill stieet,
on Friday morning. A high mass o'
requiem wilt be sung in St. Thomas'
chutch at 10.SO o'clock. Interment will
takc place in Archbald Catholic ceme
tery. Mr. O'Horo had been n resident
of Archbald for more than thirty years.
He was well known and eminently re
flected. Patrick Phllbln, sr., one of the oldest
residents of Mlnooka, died j'esterday
afternoon after n lingeilng Illness. Tho
deceased was about 7D years old, and
had resided In this section for a num
ber of years. He Is survived by his
wife and the following children: Mar
tin nnd Patrick J., Sister Josephine, of
the Mercy hospltnl, of Wllkes-Barre
Mrs. John I.oftus, of Waverly, and MIes
Maria Phllbln, of this place. Funeral
arrangements have not been made yet.
Mrs. Margaret Murphj', aged 60
jenis, died yesterday at the home of
her brother, John Murphy, 627 Heech
street. She was a widow and had no
family surviving. The funeinl will
tako place tomorrow morning at 9
o'clock from St. Peter's cathedral. In
terment In the Cathedral cemetery.
Francis, the youngest son of Patrick
Gavin, of 1265 Wyoming avenue, died
yesterday. Tho funeral will take place
tomorrow afternoon at 2.30 o'clock.
JONAS LONG'S SONS.
AMUSEMENTS.
ACADEMY OF MUSIC,
BURdUNDnR & REIS, Lessees,
H. R. LUNO, Manager.
SUmcYnq Thursday, Sept. 8,
RICE BARTON'S COMEDIANS
Inn Roaring Fnrco-Comeily Untitled
r.VUNINd PRICKS 150, 2Bc, Hnc, SOa
MATIXKi: IMUOLS lf.e, '25a
ONE WEEK, COMMENClNd MON
DAY. EVENING SEPT. 12
Kennedy Players
Include the unlersnl favorites, MIt.
JOHN J. !Ci:.N'KIY. Jlii tie iiitlfnl oun,f
notrcsf, MISSNULMUKHNNKDY. Direc
tion of Mr. Profccott R. I oelnnd. MO.N'DAl
NIGHT will bo oirered the great Comody
Drama,
THE HAND OF FATE.
I'RIOIX-lOc, 'JOc nnd fills. Mntiuees
oery iluy except Mondn, to cents Ho
sure nnd get I.-idles' ticket for Monday.
i-rice L.i ceuin
Reserve seat sale will commence ou 1 rl-da-,
September 'Jnd nt O o'clock.
On lecoi miiiiii coneein
FURNITURE
At Public Auction Tomorrow
Friday, Sept. 9fh,
At 10 O'clock a. in. Sharp,
IT 224 PHI HL. 601. LIBH ST.
II. R. Westcott w'U tell at Public Auc
tion on Friday moinlng at 10 o'clock, In
his salesroom, 216 Penn uvenue, an Im
mense quantity of tlno new and second
hand household furniture, on account of
whom it may corccin The salo will
comprlso In part 17 rich and costl pallor
buits of the latest design, II hupe-o
couches, about 73 rockers of all kinds und
descilptlons, oak and mahogany tables,
lmmlsomo mirrors, oak sideboard with
minor backs, elegant etcnMon tables,
oak chalis, 40 iron and bi.ifcs bedsteads,
hulr, hunk and cotton, libu and tottot
and other mattresses, white enameled
nnd solid oak chamber suits, wardrobes,
French plate dressers, washstands, China
closets, largo French plate mantel or bir
mhror. CO new anil second-hand carpets,
book cases, desks, case's and pictures,
tlno ranges, etc. The whole for positive
sale. It pas to ti.ael 50 miles to attenl
these sales If vou want strictly flrst-cluss
goods at nuction prices. All good deliv
ered In tho city limits free.
MUST SUBMIT NEW REASONS.
Judge Woodward's Suggestion in the
Jennings Case.
Tho application of tho plaintiff in
tho rase of John CJ. Jennings against
tho I.ehigh Valley rallioad companj
for a change of venue wau heard
yesterday morning at Wllkes-13arro be
fore Hon. Stanley Woodward. Mr
Cornelius Smith appeared for his
client, Mr. Jennings, nnd Mr. Warren
repiesented tho defendant. Tho peti
tion of the plaintiff charging our jud
ges with a conspiracy to defeat him
In his action against the company was
presented to tho answer of the defen
dant, denylnff all of these allegations.
Considerable argument wns indulged
in by counsel on both sides.
Judge Woodwaid asked Mr. Smith
If ho expected him to sit In Judgment
upon tho chatacter of tho Judges of
Lackawanna, or if ho thought thero
ought to be a change of the place of
trial of this case because ho, Mr
Smith, had been abusing our judges
and he said that he doubted his Juris
diction in the ense.
After consldetable dlbcusslon he said
that If Mr. Smith were to withdraw
the petition alleging misconduct on
tho part of our ludges and he would
piesent another one, which did not In
any way rllect upon the judges, but
simply ask tor a change of the placa
of trial on tho ground of local preju
dice or sonio general allegations of
1
JONAS LONG'S SONS.
SCRANTON. PA.. SEPT. O. WOO.
m
LYCEUM THEATRE,
l? CIS & RURdUNDER. Lessee.
II, K. LONG. Manager.
MONDAY Sr-PTCMDtR 12.
Tho Big Success I
Donnelly & Qlrard's
"NATURAL GAS"
Presented by KOWARD GIRARD
nnd nn oxccllont company Including Ed
ward Unrle, I'rnnk O'Urlen, lius HennMsy,
Amy Ames JIolllo Thompson, Jessie Gard
ner, Man lie rtoll nl und otlieru.
1'ilces rogulnr.
morulnj.
Diagram opens Friday
BABY THEATRE
Formerly Davis Opera House.
One Week, Commencing
MONDAY MATINEE, SEPTEMBER 3.
(
Smoking Concerts.
Matinees Mondaj-, Tuesday, Thurtdaj
nnd Siturdays, 2 20 p. m.
PRICKS Admission 10, M, SOc. Iteseived
oichestra chairs 50c. Balcony Logo seats
COc. Box seats 75c.
Seeds
-AND-
Fertilizers
I k COMNELL CO.
Refrigerators
AND
Ice Chests.
THE
T li CONNELL CO,
434 Lackawanna Avi
Piepjre for a rainy day
by buying a
MACKINTOSH
AT
GILLETTE BROS.,
327 Washington Avenue.
Just received a stock of
LADIES' AND HEN'S MACKINTOSH COATS
tli.it we can sell at one-
haif their value. All A
first quality goods.
THE DICKSON M'PG CO,,
bcranton nnd Wllkes-Ilirro, l.
.Manufacturer of
LOCOMOTIVES, STATIONARY ENGINES
UollcrJ, Hoisting and Pumplnz Machinery
General OMlte, Hcrantooi t'a
that soit nnd If the matter was agreed
to by i ounsel on the other side, ho
would then feel moio like considering
the application faorablv.
Mr. Smith Dually agreed lo withdraw
thu pres-ent 1 barges in the case and
present a now petition in accordance)
w ith the suggestion of Judre Wood
wnrd, and the matter went over until
Filday morning nt 10 o'clock.
nxPNiunNcn tuaches tho
value of Hood's Sarsaparllla. It is
constantly accomplishing wonderful
cures and people In all sections take it,
knowing it will do them good.
HOOD'S PILLS euro all liver Ills.
Mailed for 5 cents by C. I. Hood & Co.,
Lowell, Mass,