- ?' -"wnrJv TIIE SCRANTON TRIBUNE- MONDAY, DECEMBER 5, 1898. 0 w - t7rr EVENTS OF DAY IN WEST SCRANTON CANDIDATES WHO HAVE DE CLARED THEMSELVES. Some of Them Will Co Before tho Peoplo at tho Coming Spring Elec tion Farewell l?aity Tendeied to Hev. Edwin H. Bomlg, ot Leb anon at the Home of Mr. and Mrs. Morgan P. Daniels Personal Jot tings and News Notes of a Minor Natuie. What West Scriintoiv" rf"ltloii will by In the coming sin Ins election wemi to be tho momentum ciuettion nowa days on this side. For mayor so fni onlx one wnuld-Lo rnndldatc has handed In hi" name foi leglstry In cointillanee xxith tin.- nexx rules. ThN Is Benjamin Smith ot Noith Main avenue. Another ell-Unown West Slder's name litis been nientlonel for the inn(iialix iiniiilimtltni. 'I'lie gentleman lefened to ih ("omuion t'oiin cllman Joji1i Ollxel of tin- Fifteenth ward. Mr. Ollxer. lmxxexci. hu not tiled his name, and Imk said that It Is nil a Joke. Mr. Ollxer' tnieci In rum nuin council for two teini has heen pioductlve or much good lot his eon stltuents. For let asm er. (iemge H Out son, of Washburn stieet. I an announced can didate. Ilf Is pettier member of the tli m of Cart-on A- Da!, meieliiim. and is a populai man. Ills retold as school controller fiom the Fifth ward foi hex etal jeans, ami as pi evident of tho board, xvlll bear the i lowest sciutluy George H. Ilenoio. ot South Muln uxe nue, Is, spoken ot ns a tandldale foi this otllce. Hu, Is a Junlui inembt r or tne 111 in of John Henore & Hon. Ml . lienoii represented tho Fifth xxaid In the i-e-leet council prexlou". to Mi. Williams' incumbency, and li is a (ivdttnble lec oid. For conti oiler, one candidate Is an nounced from this wide ITIliu- F Fxan", ot Kjnon stuel, xvho Is at present s-eix-ing a .school controllet from the Fif teenth xxnrd, is out for this otllce. lit is senior member of the linn of Fxans & I'owell, "hoe merchants-, and has je jdded on this sidt pi.irtlcnllx' all his life. So far no other Wes, Sider has either announced hiinselt or been talked of as a nosiiiiie candidate for the city c ontiolleishlp For citx assessor, so im then are two West Seianton candidates out by their own niinount enients They nie II. 1). Jones and (iwllxn. Jones. Tlie foi -mer is a letlud men bant and lesldes on North Hide Park ax'enue. He has already wixvd one turn on the Imj.ihI of assessoi s, nnd Is attlxelx toiiditet lng his t mix ass tor this second cantll- tlaey. Mr. Jones 1as great tttcs up on the benefits mc tiling to piopeity holders, ereei.illx those on the West Side, dining hl Im imilu nev In tlie otllce, by leason or xiultable uwi""" ments. Gxxilvm Jones is a lti-idont of South Hyde Park axenue ami an empIoe of tho Delaxxure, I.atkaxxuiii'i and AX'est ern tomnnnx. He i ,i cuing man, a party xvorker, and vn lonshleieil as a possible partx nominee ti (ommnn council from the Fltih imiuI a the lu cent caucus", but he xmibl not antagon ize Mr. Walker, who xvas out for a second term. FAnnWKMi PAltTY. Ilev. IMwIn II. ltomlg, of Lebanon, xx ho conducted a series of special ser vices nt tho Plymouth Congregational church, x as tendered a fnroxx-ell re ception Friday ex tiling by Mr. nnd Mrs. Morgan P. Daniels, of Division street. Tho honored divine hns made many friends on this side. Vocal and Instrumental selections xxeio given dur ing the evening by the Misses Joseph, Kthol Uexnn and 4nna IJ. Williams. Mrs. Gomer Price, Mlrses Jennie Dan iels and N3ltle KIHs assisted Mrs. Daniels xxlth her duties as hostess, Tho guests present xvore: Mr. nnd Mrs. A 1$. Kynon, Mr. and Mis. Illoh nid Owens, Mrs. He van, Mrs. Wil liams, Mrs. Louise HoxvelK Mi-scs Nettle F.llas, Lily, Glndys, Agr.es and May Joseph, nna H. Williams, Mar garet Fvnns, Maiy Oxxem and Mne M. F.vans; Mls.s Mary Phillips, of Kings ton; Anna Davits, Jennie Daniels, Margaiet Davies, Ilex-. F. II. Uomlg, FliaH D. Fxans, II. Parsons, William James, Thomas Fvans, Finrys Joseph, Daniel Thomas, Fveirtt Davie? Abel Stover, Pniry and Price Thomas, Chas. K. Daniels. Ilex. ltomlg x-a also honored pre viously by Ml. Anna Joseph, ot South II) de Paik axenue Wednesday oven lt.g, and bv Mi and Mif. A. H. Fynon, of Xottli Hdt Park avenue Thursday evening. dress by Mine Foreman Henry P. Davies. Tho topic for genoral dis cussion xvas "Why Are Wo Peculiar Baptists." The officers elected xvcre as follows: President, David J. Davies vice presi dents, Miss Jennie Jenkins and Luther Lewis- secretary, Miss Kllzabeth Hughes; treasurer, Sarah Meredith; chorister, Hugh Williams, organist, Miss Elizabeth Hughes; librarians, Will Hughes nnd Thomas lloese. Dele gates to the district conventlin next xxoek, in Wllkes-liaire, Misses Sarah Meredith are Jennie Jenkins, and Luth er Lexvls, John SI. Edwards and Hugh Williams. ruNnrtALS or yusteiiday. The funeral of the late Mrs. Mary Johnson xxns held yesteiday afternoon from tho residence, M2 Meridian ptreet, and many friends xxeie In attendance. The remains xveio borne to the Holy Cioss church and a blessing xvas pro nounced by Hex. John Lougluan. At the conclusion of the services, the re mains xxeio borne to the Cathedral cemetery xxliere Interment xxns made. Tho pallbearers xvere- Messrs. Lnch, Haley, Judge and Conxxny. The remains of Ida, the young daugh ter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Carson, of 114 South Keyser nx-enue, xvcre In toned In the Washburn street ceme teiy yesterday afternoon. Htlef ser vices xvere conducted at the lesldence by Itc Fdxxatd Howell, and many fi lends of the bereft patents xvere In attendance. EFFECTS OF STOKM. Several fences and numerous wires were blown down In West Serantnn. The Stieet Hallway company, telephone and oleett If compaiile- had men out all evening stialghtenlm; out bioUen nnd ciossed xx Ires The illuminating com pany expet It lit cd the sie.Uest trouble Their South Main axenue circuit was buttled out eail.x In the exenlng by a c-io'Hedxxli s01n, plate One accident giexx out of the trouble xxlth this sjstcm Mi's Ciace Thayer, youngest daimbler of .Mi. anil Mrs. W. E. ThaM-r, of :lu South Main nxenue, xxns sexeiely shocked and burned about a o'clock In the exenlng Tha young lad.x went into the bath-room, on the second fluot. to nun oft the elec tiic lights The i bandolier Is a com bination one, In which the button for tinning off the lights 1 attached. She touched the switch and instantly there wan a flash of IIkIU. The house was Immediate!) l likened and the folks tlownstalis weie f lightened by a ciah and fall. Itunnlng up tlo-x found the tiling ladv snuggling to dl'entangle herself f i om the hand! Her She coollv ex plained that xx hen she lecelved the shotk she felt dtaxxu up and took hold xxlth hei light hand She then fell and dragged the ( bandolier looe The In dex llneel of the left lund Is scxeielv burned and the thumb and Inde-c finger of the light hand ate bllsteiel She also Mitfend f i om the shotk. Coioner elet t Kobeit!-' attended hei. In a number of the chinches the eler tt It lights xwie extinguished, and tliP congiegatloi-.s xxerc left In darkness until the gas could be lit. In the Sum ner Axenue 1're.sb) teilati church, xxhlch is not supplied xxlth ga, lamps had to be bin toxxed from the nelghbois. OFFICERS OF ST. LEO'S. St. Leo's Battalion met In regular session yesterday afternoon In their rooms In St. Dvvld's hall, on North Main axenue. The committee on ar inngemcnts for the annual ball, xvhtch the society xvlll hold in St. David's hall, Wednesday evening next, report ed flattering progiess. Nominations for olllcera for the ensuing term xxere made as follows: President, T. J. GUioy John Kadgen, P. J. Cllioy, M. Jenrlng", P. Buckley, T. Lonorgan, xlce-piesldent, Frank Gllroy, T. Lonergan; financial seere taiy, V. Healey, P. Buckley, P. Morton and J. Dognol; recording secretary, John Sh.aughnessy, M. Jennings and T. Murphy; treasurer, John Began; boaid of dliectois, P Bueklex-, P. O'Toole, It. McXlcholas, P. Houlihan, W. Hayes. The slight cough may soon become deep-seated and hard to cure. Do not let it settle on the lungs. Think! Has there been consumption in your family? Scott's Emulsion is Cod liver oil with hypophos phitcs. These are the best remedies for a cough. Scott's Emulsion has saved thousands who, neglecting the cough, would have drift ed on until past hope. It warms, soothes, strengthens and invigorates. oc.in.1f l no, fttldniggWti. , SCOTT & BOWNU. Chemltu. New Yctk. GATHERED IN SOUTH SCRANTON ANNIVERSARY OP HICKORY STREET CHURCH. SOCIETY ELECTS OFFICFIJS Olllt'PM for the eiisulns tiiui xxeie el clod bx tbe Baptist Young People's society of the Flist Welh Baptist church at the tegular meeting Inst Frldax exenlng In addition those ptes'ent xxeio treated to an able ad- Globe Warehouse AVVVWVXAVAVxVxXAAAAAAVXAAAAiVVAeX Special Glove Display Today xvo give up a largo section of tho store and shoxr win dows to an exhibition of tho latest novelties iu Ladies' Kid Gloves Tho display includes all tho leading makes, styles and 6hades for every occasion when tho mo of gloves is admissible, and as there isn't a worthy idea from correct fashion's domain x-nnt-ing, the exhibit is ouo xvhich ought to attract considerable at tention. Gloves for Street Wear Ilavo new two-clasp fastenings and comOjin all tho new lJlues, tiiecns, "Red, Tan's Modes, Greys, etc. The New Mocha Glove For shopping purposes fills tho bill to perfection. Its appear ance is all that could bo wished for. In durability it is un matched, the shades are perfect, aud tho price moderate. Undressed Kid Gloves Never showed up to better advantage than they do this soason, and tho now pique stitching adds much to thoir dressiness. All tho shados can bo had in ovory sko, and its value surpass es any wo havo ever offered. Gloves for Evening Wear In all thoprovailing tints for matching or contrasting purposes aud in everj' length xvhich fashion demands. Our prosont as sortment is tho most complete wo havo ovor shown. On Gloves in General We carry nothing but tho best makes in stock and cater to trade of tho best peoplo who requiro reliable goods from ropu tablo makers. We'll Be Much Pleased To seo you at the special exhibit of gloves toduy. PEP.FONAl. MENTION. George Foster, of Dalton, Is x sit ing fiicnds on till side. William Morgans, ot Thirteenth street. Is visiting In llkes-Bauo. Mrs. Jlemy Felloxxs, of Colfax, In., Is the guest of l datives on this side. Jolin Van Auken of Michigan, for meily a resident heie, is lotting on this side. Mrs. Geoige Easteil nnd daughter, Mls Eavina. of North Sumner axe nue, aie xisltlng in Mehoopanx. Ml"s Maud Lexx-li, of North Biomley avenue, is Kiting ielatl-es In Nexxton Centre. Mis. Jacob Wlldoner, of Nexnik, X. J has returned from a Ilt xvlth Mis. Henry Hagen, of Tenth street. Mrs. Alma Dershlmer, of Nexxton Ccntie, is tlie guest of Weat S-cianton rolatlx'e. Mrs. George Klpp, of Jacl or stieet, is xlsitlng iu Allcntown. Miss Claia Conger, of Mill city, has leturned home fiom a visit xxlth fi lends here Misses Oeitiude and Lena Chapman, of Salem, Pa., haxe lotmned homo ft on a lslt xxith Rex. and Mrs. II. C. Hiunetl. of Ninth Biomley nvei ue. William G. Phillips, ho xxas injured in the mine txxo xxeeks ago, is impiov ing inpidly utidei the efllcient care of Dr. Rej noltls. Btee T Peee. of Washburn street, Is in Malnnoy cit on business. Miss Alma Thomas, of Jackson stren. Is xlsitlng In Hartlsburg Mrs. Ada Clnik, of Nexxton Centre, xxas tho guest of West Scranton fiicnds last xxeek. Pitrlek Moran, of Jackson street, called on friends in Caibondale Sat urday. Mis. James Bemilnger, of Ninth stieet, has returned fiom a visit In Ashley. class of '97 o the Nexxr York Medical college ot xx-hlch ho xxas a member. The ladles ot the Presbyterian church xvlll hold their nnnual fair Thursday, when tho ladles xvlll put fotth their fine needlexvork and cook ing. A booth presided over by tho young ladles xxlth confectionery of all kinds xvlll be a leading attraction. There xvlll bo five booths, kindly loan ed by Jonas Long's Sons, xvhich xxlll be tilled xvlth the best of everything. In the evening a tuikey supper xxlll bo served. Ice cieam xvlll be served end In the ex enlng at 8 o'clock Laxvrence's orchestra xxlll render the folloxvlng Observed with Special Services Yes terday Morning nnd Evening In teresting Review of the History of the Church by Rev. W. A. Nordt at tho Evening Session Organiz ation of tho Fifteen Friends. Names of tho Charter Members. Short Paragraphs of News. ....Shields .... Itosey ...UeXXitt ...Conncry ...Bennett ....DcWltt Itosey Ker Kerr Moses propi amine: March, "The Nation's Honor" Waltz, "Espalnta" Overture, 'Golden Sceptre" ... March, "Big Fixe" Waltz, Crune" Ox'erture, "Encouragement" . Waltz, "Italian Nights" , March, "Telcphono Girl" Waltr. "Junnlta" The Young Men's Institute ot North. Main avenue, xxlll hold a debate on Dee. 13, "Resolved, That the borough of Dunmoie should bo annexed to the city of Scranton." Some of our best tulent xvlll handle the subject. Other features of a literary nature xxlll be arranged for the ex'enlng. The employes of the Dickson and Von Rtorch xxere paid yesterday. P. F. Goidon, of Ferdinand street, Is electing a double dxvelllng. lleniy O Sllkman, of Maplexvood, xvho has been visiting his sister, has returned home. Constable Bernard Davis spent yes terdav xxlth fi lends in Lemon, Wyom ing t ounty. John T. Cians has placed his name b'foie the people for ases-sor of tho Second xxaid. At a meeting of the Hjde Paik en campment thN evening the Royal Pur ple degiee xxlll be confeired. Attorney A. A. Vosburg has offeied a pilze of J,1 for the best Impiomptu speech, this evening, nt the meeting of Lincoln lodge, No. 490, Independent Older of Odd Felloxxs. All members xxlll be expected to be pie-ent. A smoker xxlll be held after the meeting. Despite tho xxeather of yesterday, and particularly ot last night, the an niversary serxlccs at the Hickory street Presbyterian church both morn ing nnd night xxeio laigcly attended, and xxere ot a very lmpresslx'o and In teresting nature. The occasion xxois tho tenth anniversary of the new edifice ot the congregation nnd tho fourth an niversary of the beloved pastor, Bex'. William A. Nordt. The morning services x-cro about ns tho usual Sabbath morning serxlccs of the congregation. The special features xxere tho sermon of Rex. Mr. Nordt nnd the singing ot the church choir. Rex. Nordt chose for tho text of his sermon words from psalm 2S, xerse 8: "Lord I have loved tho habitation of Thy house and the place xvheie Thy honor dxx-elleth." The discouiso ot Mr. Nordt was edifying and Instructing. Tho af ternoon xx-as dex'oted to the young peo ple's society and the Ladles Aid so ciety, tx-o eneigetlc organizations of tho congregation. The programme car ried out xxas of nn Informal nature. Mr. Nordt xxas present and spoke In laudatorx' terms of tho Inestimable good xxhlch the societies haxe accom plished. Shoit addi esses xxero made by sev eral members nnd nn entertaining feat uie of the exercises xxas a retrospect, given by John V. Wagner, of the hls- toilcs of the txvo societies. Weak AlUHIIIC women Dr. M. L. Ravitch, of Lexington. Ky., writes: " I have tried Johann Hoff's Malt , Extract and find It to be the best on the market, In fact, I would not take any other. In weak, anx mlc women with delicate stomachs or Intestinal troubles It Is 1ho best tonic." L Joirann Holt's Malt Extract AMUSEMENTS. A CADEMY OF MUSIC, " UURUUNDntt ft RCIS, Lesseei II. It. LONU, Manager. comn'co Monday, Dec. 5, TH SHEA - McAULIFFE Stock Co. l'reiontlng tho Eccentric Comedian, JBE M'AULLIFFE, In Repertoire. MONDAY NIGHT, THE 0 FIRE PATROL Tuesday Matinee Tbe Southern Chimes Tuesday Might Man-o'-War's Man Evening Prices 10, 20, 30 cents. Matinee Prices 10 cents. AMUSEMENTS Leutsj. T YCEUM THEATRE, PUIS & lllWIUNOUR. Leu ii. if. i.u-xii, .xiinajer. Wednesday Dec. 7 onojnnl.y."t Daniel l'rolimttn, I're'onti Mr. .Tames K. Hacked In .XnUioii llopo's now play ff T OF A sequel to the Pilsoner ot Zencla. direct from itt lemiirKiililtottii'eeMsriil oiigtiRement ot Cliestnut .Street I heilre, I'lillnUelplila. ' rrlcci-'j,-ic, ntie, Tie, si no, $l.."iO DUNM0P.E. MIXOU NEWS NOTES. A class of novices numbering about forty, xxlll be gix-cn the initiatory 0V giceh in fUoetilc City conitnanilery, No. 177, Knights of Malta, next Saturday exenlng. The xxoik xxill be conducted in St. Davld'n hall on Noith Main ave nue. Giand Itecoidcr O. H. I'leice, of Philadelphia, xxlll be ne&ent, It is ex pected. William T. Jones, of 2S01 Frlnk street, xxas bcxeiely injuied at the Continen tal mines S.itutday morning xxhore he Is employed as a mlnei. A heavy fall of top to.U caught him aud bin Wed his left side and cut the left aim. Hii es rape from death or tenlblo injury xxas n.iuoxx. C'oionei-eleet J. J. Uouerts attendod him. Sttinur's West Side band xvlll eou du -t their fltst annual masquerade ball In Me.irs hall next Wednesday oxen lug. It promise!, to be a tlrst class aftair. William Oilmox', ot North Evoictt axenue. xa committed to Jail In de t.xult of $300 ball at a hearing bcfoie Alderman John yesteiday moniinf. (Jll'iicy xxas charged xlth assault and li3ttciy and thio.itening to Kill. Hii xxlfo xx.id pioteeutrlx. NORTH SCRANTON. Globe Warebotee Thomas Mull.i. Willie Kelly, Patrick P.ulden and Patilck McMahon xx-ero gtx-cn a Ivailng in Alderman Roberts' court Satin dav for the burglary of Mc Andrexxs.' place at tho "Notch." Malla, Kelly and McMabon secured ball, but Padden xxas sent to the county Jail. It xxill bo lemcmbered that Padden xx-ai arrested one month ngo on the ehaige of stealing a hoi to, and on Monday he has a ease bctoio court foi entering a house and attempting to rob It. Harney McMnhon -as arrested for diunkenness Friday evening at police court. Saturday morning ho xx'as lined and released. The Crystal Literary and Dramatic club aio rehearsing tho drama "Mich ael Stiogoft" xvhich they xxill produce at the aimory on the evening of Dec. 26. Main avenue Is one complete bed of jnud. Where It xxas ploughed up for paving tho road Is almost Impassible, Teamsters and canlago drivers are obliged to tr.ix'ol Church avenue to gut around tho slough hole. Druggist Exans, of Davis' upper store, has received a photograph of the SOME FOOLISH PEOPLE Allow a cough to run until It gets beyond the reach ot medicine. They often suy, "Oh, It xvlll wear away," but In most cases it xvears them away. Could they bo Inclined to try the successful medicine called Kemp's HaUam. xvhich is sold on a posttvo guarantee to cure, they would Im mediately see tho excellent effect uftor taxing tne nrst ooae. Trial tdzo free. Price 25c. and LOc. At all druggists. Muslei Stewart Selgle, ot Elm stieet, met xxlth a painful accident Satuiduy xxhlch nearly resulted In his losing the sight of his light eye. Ho xvas playing a game of "hhlnncy" xvlth a number ot eompanlans on the mountain, xxhen one of them In attempting to hit the plete of xxood used as the "shlnney" missed It, nnd Stexxart being in reach ing distance received the full force of the "f-hlnney" club as It xvns sxxung around, in the light eye, closing It Immediately and causing considerable pain. He xxas taken to Dr. Winters, xx ho treated the injury. The doctor en tertains hope for tho rocox-ery ot the elcht. Tho folloxxlng youny persons jour nejed to Throop Saturday evening to tender Miss Mary Armstrong a birth day paity: Mlibes Margaret Stewart, Mary Oallagher, Hrldget Carr, Anna and Hilda Mead, Nellie Monahan, Liz zie Wood, Mary, Agnes and Eydla O'Haia, Ada Weber, Grace Haivey, Lilllo Tudge, Mrs. Joseph Selgle, Miss Elzzlo Klaus, Maggie Richards and Maine Ferguson. Messrs. James O'Hara, William Stine. James Mona hun, George Stexvait, William Austin, Geoige Henjamln and William Wilson, William mady. Peter McClimer, George Tudge, Seltlon liratly, Patrick Denning. Singing xx us furnished for the occasion by tho Arlington ciuai lotto. Connected xxlth tho tempeiancc ho citty being oigunlzcd In St Mark's church is a dtllllng company, to xxhlch nil bojs over 14 years of age are in ltfd to Join. The meeting night for drill is Tuesday ex'enlng of each xx'eek In the parish house, under the direc tion ot Pxof. Joseph Gray, who has taken great Interest in the cause of temperance, and voluntarily offered his services to diill tho boys. Pi of. Giay has had considerable exptulence in mllltaiy tactits, having served in the English army for many years, Piixato Chailes Krona, of Company C, Thiiteenth leglment, Pennsylvania Volunteeis, xxho has been home on a foity day sick furlough, left on the mid. night D., E. and W. train Saturday night for Nexv York, xvhero he xxlll re pot t nt Fort Columbus for transpotta tiou to camp. M. Eeet.of Now York, xxho has been the guest of Rex, and Mrs. A. J. Van Cleft, of South Rlakely street, has re turned home. Mrs. William Harper, of Olyphant, cnlled on relatives in town Saturday. Mlssc- Elizabeth and Jean Dick, ot Mooslc, spent Sunday xvlth Miss Gcr trudo Faiber, ot Rlgg street. Miss Mary Mitchell, of Harper and Applo street-s, has returned from a visit xvlth Carbondalo friends. The Scranton Stove works paid its employes Saturday. Mrs. Henry Benjamin, of Hollister vllle, Is being entertained by Mrs. Sxxnrtz, of South Hlakely street. Tho noxvs caps furnished tho police for the xx Inter aio gieatly appreciated by tho ofllcers and xvere given a good trial last evening. Tho Indian foot ball team xvlll con duct a social and ball In Odd Fellows hall on the 26th of this mouth, Ad mission price xvlll be 25 cents. A meeting of St. AgneB Guild, of St. Mark's church Is desired thlB afternoon nt 4 o'clock. All members aro request ed to be present, especially those xvho are to take part In "Rebecca's Triumph," a play xvhich xxlll be pro duced by tho guild in the near future. Miss Kate Benjamin, of Plttston, spent Sunday xxlth her sister, Bessie, on South Hlakely street. Tho school board and council will meet In regular session In their respee tlx'e buildings tomorroxv ex'enlng. John Brown, tho boy shot by nn Ital ian last xveek. sat un yesterday for a I short time. EVENING SERVICE. When the evening service xxas open ed at 7.30 o'clock the large auditorium of the church xx'as filled to Its utmost and a pleasing and notex-orthy inci dent xx-ns the attendance of a goodly number of the old members of the con gtegatlon. An organ prelude by Prof. Schmidt xxas given, followed by prayer by the pastor. The church choir sang, accompanied by the Eaxvrence oiches tra. The seimon of the occasion xx-as then glx'en by Mr. Noidt. His text xxas taken from the Epheslans, chapter 4, verses 20 to 21: "But ye have not so learned Chi 1st, if so be that ye haxe heard him, and hax-e been taught by him, as the tiuth Is In Jesus, and yet put on the nexv man, xxhlch, after God, is created righteous and tine holiness." The rex"erend speaker's efforts xxere schol arly and mnsterful. He spoke bilelly, confining his lemarks to a review ot the congtegatlon since its formation forty-txxo j cats ago. From the church records from that time to tho present day, xvhich hax-o been kept In good shape, many Interesting Incidents xxere lead. Mr. Nordt spoke of how In January In '57 a number of sturdy young men assembled In the Ofjd Fellows' hall, xvhich at that time JtooH xvhere is noxv the "company store." on upper Eneka xx anna aenuo, and organized the con gregation xvhich had spiead to one of tho most influential In this city. It being decided to organize, a. call xxas sent to Rex. Henry Nelth.a young min ister then filling a pulpit nt Jefferson vllle, N. Y., to accept to pastorate. A month later Rex-. Nelth wrote the board of elders and said he xxould pioceed to Scranton at onco and assume the duties of the call. Rex1. Nelth's letter of acceptance of so many years ago was read again last night by Rex Noidt. When Rev. Nelth took charge ot his small Hock they xx'orshlpped In the old Odd Fellows' hall. CHURCH ERIX'TED. Energetic efforts xvere put forth, and within a foxv months a church for the congregation xxas under xx'ay. It xxas built at xx hei c noxv stands the masslx'o stone .structure, nnd xxas knoxvn as the "White Chutch." The building is used noxv as a church hall, and stands In the iear of the present chutch. Mr. Nelth xxns pastor for three year?, ho resigning and going to Johnstoxxn, xvhero ho still resldns. A sad Incident of his Johnstoxvn life x-ns tho perish ing of his xvife and only daughter in tho memorable Johnstoxvn flood. Rex-. Charles D. Rosenthal succeeded him, and remained for live yenrs. and at the close of his term xxent to Pateison, N. J. He died nt that city twenty-fix years ngo. The third minister xxas Rex-. William Wunderllch, noxv retired and trending his remaining days at his native place, Eelpslc, Gcimany. Rev. Wundeillch xvas the pastor for over a quai tor of a century. Dining the latter years of his pas torate the movement to build the nexv church xxas begun. The xxorl; xxas be gun xxith vigor aud pushed to a giand t'onclubion ten years ago. Rox Wun deillch resigned eight years ago, mid xxent direct to Lelpslc, xxheto ho and his neighbor, Rex-. Father Shelley, xxho was for many years pastor at Ht. Mary's Catholic church, xvhich edifice is adjacent to tho Presbyteilan church, spent a few yeurs together In quiet ude. When Rex-. Mr. Nordt accepted tho call to tho church he came to guide a ilock xvhich, as Is fresh In the memory ot our people, xvas much dlsoiganizcd. When Mr. Ncidt assumed charge there xxas remaining a debt of ox-er $10,000, xxhlch has been cleared xxlth tho excep tion ot a small sum. He organized tho Young People's and Ladles' Aid socie ties. A handsome paisonage has been erected and paid for. The congiega tlon ha3 a membership of four hundred families and Is In a most nourishing condition. At the close of Rev. Nordt's Inter esting retrospect, the congregation sang and tho services closed xxlth prayer. Gordon the !co presidency. Later during the session Mr. Rosar xvas elect ed vice president nnd Mr. Gordon sec retary. Joseph Conrad and Thomas Murray, members of the club, present ed to their bi other members a gavel of unique design, a book of xx-ood that bear3 every resemblance to the oidl- nary day book, and a brick v itli the Inscription on It "Vo. 15," the latter to act In conjunction xvlth the gavel. An informal session xxas held at the close of the meeting. The folloxxlng aie the charter mem bers of "The Fifteen:" Robeit Robin son, Joseph Conrad, Thomas Murray, Peter Dlppte, Matthias Schneider, Max Rosar. Fred Phillips, Martin D. Flah erty, George Schumacher, J. J. Gordon, Fied Huesner, Henry Jackie, Peter P. Neuls, Casper Tangier and Daniel Mel vln. The club adjourned to meet again Thursday night. NUiBS OF NEWS. At a regular meeting of the Fourteen Fi lends, held Saturday night ut the club's rooms nt Hotel Best, the nomina tions for officers xveio made as follows: Albert Heier, piesldent; Louis Zlmmer, vice-president; Ben F. Mooie, secie tary; John Schunk, ttcnsuier, James F. Best, stexvard. The election xxlll be held the first Thursday of Januaiy. The by-laws and rules to goxein the club xxere received and distributed. The committee of management of the club's anniversary, to be celebrated New- Year's ex-e, made a detailed report of the best of iho he.uon. tho work on the piogramme for the event. The Scrnnton Saengerrunde xxlll con duct an exceptionally fine conceit and dance at Natter's hall tonight. Public Lecture To lie f.lxen nt tho Lyceum Theater TueiJa) i:cnlni. Dec. 6, at 8 p m REY. GEORGETOMPKINS, D. D Of New orl; Cllv, a member or the L'brlt tian feclenco lloaul of I octiucsnlp. Subject: "CHRISTIAN SCIENCE." Admission Tree No ( olloctlon Reserved seat tickets at the lot offleo w 1th out eiuirgeou uml arte-.Vituiiliiy, Ueo. !. THURSDAY, DEC. 8. Grand Band Concert -r. Bauer's Celebrated Band 50-MUSICIANS-50 4-SOLOISTS-4 Joseph Summerhlll, Cornetlst. Miss nabel Uenn e, I an.st. Mr. Mm. McAndrcw, Clarlonatist. John T. Watk nc, ii.ir.vone. riieiiccompimlmetil to- tlu solo il.eil by the b i nil. Gaiety Theater ONE SOLID WEEIK Dally Matinees Coniiti ncln; V. i. I)'C 5 Hurtig & Seaman's BIG BOWERY BlMSSiERS 40 STRONG 0 llculod tn MISS TRULY SHVrrUCK HanflHomrst nonmn on the t-tme nnd tlia Indian I'llncest t I XKXILI. I'oiuve y OBITUARY. James F. Kelley, aged about 42 years, and residing xxlth his sister, Mrs. M. J. Tell, at 47 South Main street, Wllkes Barre. xx'ns found dead In Ids loom Saturday morning, death being due to heart disease. Kelley had been ailing for tlie past two eais, timing xvhich time ho xxas unable to do any x-oik. Besides bis sister, Mrb. Fell, he is nur xlved by the following sisters: Mrs. Thomns Smith and Mis. Bufus Marcy. Tho funeral xvlll bo held from tho homo of his sister. Mis. Fell, at 2 o'clock this ufternoon. Herbert, tho fi-year-old -on of Mr. and Mrs. John Iteese, of Fiink street, died eaily Saturday moinlng at tho parental residence. Deceased xxas a winning child and the piide of hi parents. The funeral xxlll Ho Held to morrow afternoon from the residence at 2 o'clock. Intel ment will be made at the "Washburn stieet cemetery. Agnes Taghar. the inteiestlng 3-year-old "daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Martin Taghar, ot Spiing stieet, Punmoie, passed away at the homo of her par- llEW'AHECir IMU'VllONd There M only one ICEALINE nnd ttint l'rosts ou. cil.o In one minute. Try II xxhen you bake C ists but Jiic !z; I iv mnllir.c. Ask j our grocer for It irG.XLl.Nr.MIO CO., lioljoko.Xla cuts Satuulay 11101 nlng after n hoit lllnss. The fui'ti.il will tal." plain this afternoon nt " o' lot k. Intel merit In Mt. C'armel ceinetcix-. John Illdcnbai h tiled InM night at 9 o'clock at the home nt his uncle-. John Halm, of Neptune place. South Stian ton. He xxas the only siiixlxlug mem ber of his famllx. all of whom haxe dietl of consumption, xxhlih nKo tai ried axxay the det eased Tlie funeral ariangements aie yet Incomplete. Mrs. Chailes Mcf.utx-. of p'-it Hill, Iiiinnioie, died Satmday morning after nn illness- of ten ilaxs. lured ::: e,ui. Tho luneral will take pl.iei this miirn '.ig at 'i o'clock from hei bile home. Intel ment In Mount Caiiuel tenu-tery. Harold Snvder. the one-xi ai-olrl son of f'liilxtlun Snjdi-r. of fil. Kim stieet, dW jesteiday Th f uncial will he held today at 2 o'clock. OUR GREETING IS FIFTEEN FRIENDS. At Hotel Best Saturday night a meeting xxus held of the men xvho a xveek ngo organized the nexv social tlub termed the Fifteen Friends. At Saturday's session It was doclded to chango the nnmo to "The Fifteen." By a mutual understanding Max Rosar resigned tho secretaryship and J. J. MANY PEOPLE CANNOT DRINK coffee nt night. It spoils their sleep. You can drink Uruln-O when you please and sleep llko a top. For Qraln-O does not stimulate: It nourishes, cheers nnd feeds. Vet 11 lnnkH nnd tastes llko the best cof fee. For nerx-ous persons, oung peoplo and children Graln-O Is the pcrteet urinix. Made from puro grains. Oet u packugo from your grocer today. Try it In plueo of coffee. IS and 25c. Christina 5 Bargains They Are Many, They Are Desirable, They Are Reliable. OUR choice selection of new Holiday Goods are now ready for the inspection aud approval of all who know a good thing when they see it. Come in and be pleasantly surprised. Nothing now to hinder you from having a merry Christmas as you cau get the presents you waut for the person you wish at a price you cau afford to pay. We have new novelties in nice but inexpensive goods. We have choicer and more costly gifts, ranging upwards m paice as high as you cau go. Iu all grades and at all pric es we can supply you with the nicest aud most appropriate gifts for the little and big, old and young. We want you to come in and see the best we want you to know how much there is of it and how cheap it is at the very reason able prices we ask. We have a merry, satisfactory and money saving Christmas and make your holiday purchases of A. E. ROGERS, JEWELER AND OPTICIAN, 213 LACKAWANNA AVE. Diamonds, Watches, Clocks, Jewelry, Silverware, NoyoUUs, Eta dfc , jMiiimg4f-- fr sz m r--winta
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