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THE SCR ANTON TRIBUNE-FRIDAY. DECEMBER 23. 1808.
EVENTS OF DAY IN
WEST SCRANTON
BANQUET OF HV'DE l'AJIK LODGE
OF MASONS.
Anniversary of Camp 178, P. 0. S.
of A. -Mothers' Meotinp in No.
10 School Closing ExeioiBeB in
tho Public Schools-Murrinjje of
Miss draco Lowry, of Taylor, and
Patrick J. llannon, of Bornico.
Christians Exercise? of Simpson
M. E. Sunday School.
Almost tvr. hm.fl'fw awl Ally Ma
sons sut flown in .hi' bar iiuM i -! t 1
spiend last evcnlhk in Mi-nf' linll in
observance of SI. .tu'inV i!ny. Tin
banquet was i;lwi liy 1 1 yd" Park
lodge, No. J3!. Free uii'l Acopted Ma
sons, and was nltcndcd by must of
tlie members of that 1"di:e "lid ninny
from sister lodscs. I'i' vious to nssoni
bllntf In tho hull t" lianiut nn In
stallation of iilllrir-ifCt for the en
suing term t'Mik place in Masonic hull.
The Installing olllcor was Asa 13. Stev
ens, who was deputized to do so by
District Deputy nrnnd Master Thomas
F. Welles. This Is Mr. Stevens' thirty
fourth conscrutlVK Insinuation of tho
otllcers of this lodge.
Uflleers Installed were: Worshipful
truster, Charles W. Lull: senior war
den, David J, Davis: junior warden.
W. Hnydcn Evans: eeroian. ('. t:.
Lanlng; treasurer, William It. Wil
liams: trustees. Charles It. Pitcher,
James M. Knten. Thoinus I!, farcy;
representative to srnnd lodge in Phil
adelphia, Decemher, 1Sfl9. nothing
Wnifclilpful Master Montl'ord T. Dlni
nilck. At Hip conclulon of this ceremony
ho Masons present proceeded in a
body to Meat's' boll and the banquet
i)"an. The tallies were arranged in
the form of uliollow siiuuie, three sides,
and enclosing thro parallel rows of
tables. At the upper side and facing
down the hall were seat the toasttnus
ter. Hon. H. M. Kd wards, on his light
eame Distilct Deputy Grand -Master
Thomas F. Wells, A. .i. Cnlborn. Jr..
W. Gaylotd Thomas, W. Huydn Kv
ans, Charles Corless. Si. David J. Da
vis. Rev. .1. IV Sweet. Charles K. t.nn
lug. William Tliorntou nnd Wlllam A.
Litis, of Clark's Summit. To the left
of the toastmaster were Worthy Mas
ter Charles W. Lull. Asa U. Stevens.
Montford U. DlminicU, John Proud,
Dr. William D. Heath, liev. Jani"s
Hughes, Watkln J. Jones and Andrew
H. Holmes. Those sitting thus were
tli'1 past worthy masters, present ofll
ers and the speakers of the evening.
The others were spate,, around the
other tables.
The banquet was served In courses
and consisted of the most delectable
viands the market afforded. This part
of the affair was In charge of the Lad
ies AH society of tli Scrnnton street
Baptist church. Mrs. 15. It. Beddoo
was in charge and was assisted by the
following ladles: Mrs. A. 15. Holmes.
Mrs. J. M. Knton. .urs. .lames Arm
strong, Mrs. John Long. Mrs. Chailes
Tiush. Mrs. Iloscoe Conkllug. .Mrs.
Clem Marsh, Mrs. Lawreiii' Iratt. Mrs.
u 0. .IIBro-Itivclvciirescoitgri'i.
jT , S Iiiii(!SRUit incipient
tfllKTn SVflinco"sl,,11Plio111 Always
for children. Tastes good. Doses aresuiall. ssc.
Globe Warehouse
ast
of
Holiday Trade
Sweeping; Reductions
in All Departments
Talk is useless at this late hour. The one poiut in
view is to get rid of every item of Holiday Special
ties now in stock, and to make sure of accoiuplishinp-
this, we've forced prices
nnrk in many cases.
The Blackboards at 39c
The finely-made Desks at $2.49
The Drop-Leaf Toy Tables at 41c
The High Chairs, with Tray, at 49c
Tabourettes, in oak and walnut, at..49c
Etc., Etc., Etc.
The List Might
Be Prolonged
Indefinitely, but what good would it do? Every
thing holidayish has been turned over by the money
of the bargain hunters, and by Saturday night we
hope to see our fixtures completely cleared of every
thing that was specially bought for Christmas. A
word to the wise, etc.
Globe Warehouse
issttria
John Morgans, Mrs. Thomas Thomp
son, Mrs. William Jones, Mrs. Jabez
Floyd, Mrs. Charles Carpenter, Mrs.
8. F. Matthews nnd Mrs. W, M. Fow
ler. George Asbttry had charge of the
kitchen and was assisted by John Held
and Thomas Thompson. Tho young
ladlfts of the church did the waiting
upon table and were In charge of Mrs.
Charles Penny, belntf Mrs. Arthur Man
ning, Misses Minnie Jones, Minnie Car
penter, Anna Dogger, Kdlth Williams,
Anna Ilodgers, Mrs. Thomas James,
Misses Helen Fowler, Ksther Pecklns,
mith Beddoo. Uessle Williams, Lillian
Davis, Myrtle Savltts, Kllznueth Ilutt,
Anna Peters, Helen Long, Anna Unvnri.
Mary Davis, Fannie Gray, Julls. Long.
Anna Morgan, Mamie Eaton, Kvn Phil
lips, Mabel Dcrshlmer, Lillian Moore.
Clara Reldfl Carrie Phillips, nnd Carlo
French. The young ladles were assist
ed by the following young mens Kay
Morran, John Davis, Harry Davis,
Harry ConUlln. harles Matthews,
Fred Gray. Fred Peters, William llutt,
David Evans, Geoigo Wnll.'lns. Kdwln
Wilkes, Arthur Untiiiing, ttoscoo Conk
lln. Forbes Eaton, W. Ellas, Frank
McGovern, fieoige Phillips, James
Valley, Charles Carpenter. Charles
Penny. W. Morgans. T. Evuns. John
Armstrong. George Howells, J. Geer.
During the serving Hatter's orches
ta of six pieces discoursed music from
the stage. The tables nnd auditorium
wore decorated with palms, etc., the
handiwork of Florist Miss Harriet Da
vis. At the conclusion of tho banquet
ptoper the post prandial exercises be
gan. Every person but the Masons
were excluded.
The toasts and those who responded
are as follows: Opening tvmnrks.
Toastmnster 11. M. Edwards; "Grand
Lodge," District Deputy Grand Master
T. F. Wells: "Hyde Patk Lodge." A.
H. Stevens; "Sister Lodges, J. '.
Penman: "What Makes a Mason'.'" W.
Gnylor Thomas; "Free Masonry One
of the Ltulwnrlts of American Liberty, '
A. J. Colborn. Jr.: "Solomon's Tem
ple," Hev. J. H. Sweet: "Other Bul
warks," John i'rmio.
The whole affair passed off nicely,
and much credit i. due to the arrange
ments hy the committee in charge,
comprising James M. Eaton, William
J. .Wave, Charles W. Lull, William
Browning and David J. Davis.
SCHOOL OltSi:it'AN,'E.
Following is the programme of exor
cises at public school No. 13. of which
David Owens is principal, the pupils
of Misses Watkln" and Lewi: Joining
with those of the principal's room In
carrying It out:
Snug. "CliHstmiif I" Cumins" .School
Iterltdtloll. "Peace and (Sood Will."
Nillie House
Ki'tlruliiii. "Tin- Hai.ki-r'K charity.-
Atthur lutein m
Song. "Coiistmas Is lleie" S hoirt
Recitation "A Chllstmas Carol."
Archie .Mo.i
Recitation. "Tommy's Chiistiiia Fancy."
Evan Thotn.i
iteeitiition. "Dorothy's Wish,"
.leii'ile Molg.in
Recitation. "A Itevelntlon."
l'dnn l'aisois
Recitation. "I Watch th- Vide I.og Rum."
Mai ga ret Ott
Declamation. "Did Santa Chins, '
llert Thomas
Sung. "I Think I Hear" School
Recitation. "Two Little Slocklnus."
Ella Jones
Recitation. "Rells Across the Snow."
Cstlifr llnv.i -1
Rei llatlon. "Santa Chill"". ...Nellie Kenp
Song. "Awav the Track J- White". .School
Recitation. " Christmas Carol '
Annie Jones
Reclt ctlon. "Voice of the Christ Child."
Eilc.tr Da s
i
Days
the
away down below the cost j
.School
Recitation, "After Christmas,"
Margaret Edwards
Oranmphono Selections.
All of the public schools will close
for tho holidays today, and tho pupils
of those on this side will conduct ap
propriate closing exorcises In their
several rooms. Some will be held In
th morning, some In tho nftcrnoon.
Others anticipated events and enjoyed
their exercises yesterday 'ifternooit.
At public school No. K of which
Professor E. A. Cruttenden Is princi
pal, exercises will be held In nil de
partments during this morning's ses
sion, commencing nt 10.40 o'clock. Tn
many rooms may he seen the specimens
of school work produced by the pupIK
The blackboards present quite an ar
tistic nppearunce. Following Is tho
programme of exercises In tho room of
the prlrelpal:
Christmas1 Carol School
"The Origin of Merry Christmas."
Nellie Harrison
"At Christinas Tlmo".....Toannn Flynn
"Christmas In the City". Elsie Johnston
"Mistletoe" Annie Jenny
"The Olirlstmus Spies."
Anthony Mnngan
"The Flower's Fur Coat". Maggie Joyce
"A Christmas Cross" John Murry
"Newspaper"..., Editor Nellie Simpson
Song, "Nazareth" School
KNIGHTS ELECT OFFICERS.
Keystone lodge. No. 37, Loyal Knights
of America, mot In regular session
last evening In Harl Garl hall on North
Main nvenuo and In addition to other
bsuiness, officers for tho ensuing term
were elected ns follows:
Worthy master, John Phillips; wor
thy deputy mnster, Benjamin J. Grif
fiths; recording secretary, Joseph H.
Davis; assistant, Willlnm Williams:
conductor, James Matthews; financial
secretary, Hugh Williams: treasurer,
Alfred Roberts; assistant conductor,
Robert Thomas; chaplain, Henry Nich
olas; inside tyler, George Williams;
outside tyler, John H. Jones. ,
The officers elect will be Installed
at the next regular meeting nnd the
installation ceremonies will be follow
ed by a short social session.
At the regular meeting of Augusta
castle, No. 38R, Knights of the Golden
Eagle, held last evening in Morgan's
hall, otllcers were elected for th en
suing term as follows: Chancellor,
Cnarles Kestler: vice-chancellor. Char
les Mattern: over chief, Herman Krog
er; venerable hermit, G. Meyers: sir
herald, William Adams; corresponding
seertary, Henry Leber: llnanclal sec
retary. William Prlessel: treasurer.
Martin Mohr; high priest. Henry H.
Hurschell; opreseiitn.ttvo to grand
lodge at Chamberstiurg In May, Martin
Mohr: trustee for IS months, II. W.
Hlldebrand. Officers-elect will be in
stalled Thursday eveninc Jan. Vi, ISM',
followed by a smoker.
TWENTY-SIXTH ANNIVERSARY.
Washington camp. No. ITS. Patriotic
Order Sons of America, met in regu
lar session last evening in Red Men's
hull, niid nt the conclusion of the
routine business a short programme
was carried out In observance of Its
(icing the twenty-sixth anniversary of
their organization, lohn Miller presid
ed as chairman of the evening's, exer
cises, and In addition to a large at
tendance of tin members many mem
bers of sister lodges were present.
The exercises were opened with the
singing of "America." William Jen-
i kins played several organ solos and
1 Fred R Jones gave several phono
graphic selections. Charles Webber
recited some German monologues, and
J. Archie Jones recited seernl comic
selections. D. W, Phillips, principal
of No. 14 school, delivered an eloquent
address which was favorably received.
Clg.it s and refreshments were also
served. Thomns Roberts acted as cat
erer. The committee In charge com
prised '. Archie Jones. Robert Eldred.
It. Blrtley. John .Miller and L. V. Deck
er. LAST MOTIIEnSS MEETING.
Today public school No. 19's doors
will be closed for the remainder of the
year J SOS. Yesterday afternoon the
last of the series of "mother's meet
ings" which have been held in the dif
ferent rooms at intervals during this
fall session, wit conducted in the
room in charge of Miss Norma Nich
ols. Miss Nk holls had issued speeinl
invitations and some member of tho
family of each pupil was present. Th?
afternoon passed rapidly In the enjoy
ment of a short programme which tho
children carried out under the direc
tion of their teachir.
The exorcises were opened with a
Christmas song by the school, follow
ing which Master John Zlmmer deliv
ered an uble address of welcome. Reci
tations were given by the Misses Elolss
Cole, Gladys Holley, Florence Moran,
Elsie Deyoe, Esther Clark. Elizabeth
Evans. George Stevens, Elizabeth M.
Harris, Cora Surnmerhlll, Sadie Fer
ber. Gertrude Morgan, Ethel Grimths,
Edith Carr nnd Rachel Ppek, and Mas
ter William Murton. The subjects
were all appropriate to tho approach
of the holidays nnd each pupil acquit
ted herself and himself with credit.
Songs by the school In chorus wero
Interspersed throughout the pro
gramme. I.OWRY-HANNON NUPTIALS.
Miss Grace Lowry, of Taylor, wos
united In marriage to Patrick J. Han
non, of Rernfee, Pn Wednesday even
ing nt S o'clock at the residence of
Mr. and Mrs. V. H. Dlohl. of 1001
Hampton street. Rv. James IVnnlng
er, pastor of the Hampton Street Meth
odist church, officiated. Onlj the Im
mediate relatives and n few out-of-town
guests were present at the cere
mony. Tho parlor In which the cere
mony was performed wns decorated
with palms and evergreen.
The bride, nttlrod In1 a becoming
gown of nlle green serge, with white
satin trimmings, wns attended by Miss
Eva Musselman, of Ransom, Pa., ns
bridesmaid. The-latter wore a hand
some gown of dark blue. Both ladles
carried roses. Miss Rachel Gangwer,
of Taylor, played tho wedding march.
Edgur Mussleman, of Ransom, Pa.,
was groomsman. After n reception a
sumptuous wedding supper was served.
Mr. nnd Mrs. Hannon will enjoy a
short wedding tour and upon their re
turn will reside at Ransom, whero he
Is employed as station agent by the
Lehigh Valley railroad. Those who
attended from out of town wero Miss'
Ella Lowry, of Now York city, and W.
snd S. L, Stanton, of Edella, Pa.
PERSONAL MENTION.
Mlos Gertrude Twining, of Ninth
SOME FOOLISH PEOPLE
Allow a couKh to run until it gets beyond
the reach ot medicine. They often Buy,
"Oh, it will wear away," but In most
cases It wears them uway. Could they be
Induced to try the auccesxful medicine
called Kemp's Unlsam, which Is sold on a
poaltve guarantee to cure, they would tin.
mediately see the excellent effect after
taking the first dose. Price 25c. and Wc.
Trial slzu free. At all drug&lsts.
Song, "Christmas Tree"
Dr. Mitchell says in diffi
cult cases of Anemia, he adds
cod-liver oil half an hour
after each meal and he likes
to use it in an emulsion ; that
he has watched with grow
ing surprise some listless,
feeble, creature gathering
flesh, color and wholesomc
ncss of mind and body from
this treatment.
"Scott's Emulsion" is cod
liver oil combined with hy
pophosphites. It regenerates
tissue, invigorates the nerves
and brain, enriches the blood
and adds fat and strength.
,ocD(l ll.oo, ill dmggUta.
SCOTT ft UOWNE, Chemlin, New Yorlc.
street, visited friends In Clark's Sum
mit Wednesday.
Mrs. Austin Duffy nnd son, Gerald,
of Dlnghumton, N. Y., are visiting rel
atives here.
Harry Jenkins, son of Pharmacist
Jenkins, of South Main avenue. Is
home for the holidays from the New
York College of Pharmacy.
Mr. and Mrs. Grant Kellnr, of South
Main avenue, have as their guest Miss
Lillian Plock, of Danville.
Mrs. Mary Donovan nnd daughter.
Miss Rose, of Thirteenth street, have
returned from a visit In Hnwley.
Mrs. V., Tllman and daughter. Miss
Myrtle, and son, Lemuel, of Jackson
street, has returned from a visit at
Elmlrn.
MINOR NEWS NOTES.
Every member of tho West Side Re
publican club is requested to be pre
sent nt the regular meeting which will
be held this evening In their club rooms
over Dnvles' pharmacy. Officers for
the ensuing term nre to be elected.
Miss Hnnnah Hopkins and Henry
Evans, both of this side, were quietly
married hist evening at 8 o'clock at
the parsonage of the Tabernacle Con
gregational church by the pastor. Rev.
D. P. Jones. The couple were unat
tended. The funeral of tho late Peter Tlerney
was held yesterday afternoon from the
residence, S'.M Luzerne street, nnd many
frlnds were in attendance. Interment
was made at the Cathedral cemetery.
NORTH SCRANTON.
What seems like a miracle occurred
at the Marvlne shaft Monday. David
Thomas and a door boy started down
on the carriage and hnd got below
the Dlumond vein when the man nt
the head shoved a car over into the
shaft. The car stopped with lightning
like rapidity and struck the top of the
carriage, smashing the car into splin
ters nnd breaking the guards on the
carriage. Thomas hearing the hissing
of the falling car spread out his arms
and tried to protect the boy. Hy spec
ial Providence, It seems, they were not
hurt in tho least.
For coughs and colds take Cherry
ISalm Cough Syrup. No cure, no pay.
Davis, the Druggist.
Hugh Wall, John Wall, George Ru
chanan nnd Albert Howe were nrrested
by Constable Davis Wednesday even
ing on a warrant sworn out before
Alderman Roberts by Moses Bonenn
on u charge of malicious mischief. At
a hearing in the evening the case was
settled by the boys paying for the
broken window.
Miss Winchell's school will com
mence the new term on Tuesday, Jan.
::, at 181fi North Main avenue. Special
attention given to pupils who are back
in their grades.
The First Welsh Raptlst church will
hold their Xmns services this evening.
An excellent programme will be ren
dered.
The Father Whltty society held nn
Interesting session Inst evening. A
mock trial took place which kept tho
nudlence In humor.
Fine perfumery, toilet articles and
stationery nt Henwood's drug store, on
the s-iiuarc.
The Anthracite Comet band nre
making preparations for a splendid
concert in the near future.
W. R. Jones, of Wayne avenue, has
recovered from his recent Illness.
Mrs. James Foley, of Avoea, Is vis
iting friends on Nay Aug avenue,
A dnughter has arrived to brighten
the home of Mr. nnd Mrs. James Scran
ton, of Ferdinand street.
'Miss Maud Kelly, of Towandn, Is
spending a few days with friends in
this section.
Edward J. O'Malley, of San Francis
co, has been visiting friends here.
Ira R. Wade, of Monsey nvenue. Is
visiting friends In Davenport, N. Y.
James Bell, who has been nttendlng
the Georgetown University, Is homo to
spend the holidays.
Fine Chocolate Ron-bons In half and
one pound boxes, nt Davis' Drug
store.
Mnnona Hughes, the elght-yenr-old
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Owen
Hughes, who died on Tuesday of diph
theria, was burled yesterday afternoon.
Interment was made in tho Ashley
cemetery.
Harry Skeelton, of Battery (', heavy
artillery, which Is camped at Fortress
Monroe, Va.. Is the guest of Mr. nnd
Mrs. John Maybe, ot the Bristol house,
Mr. and Mrs. T. Webb, of Parker
street, will spend the holidays with
friends In Shnmokln.
Have you seen our line of fine Per
fumery for Christmas presents? It Is
complete. Davis, the druggist.
GREEN RIDGE.
Mra Arthur Dunn, of Marion street,
Is very III.
Cards ore out announcing a reception
for Miss Schroeder, daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. Conrad Schroeder, of Sander
son avenue, on next Tuesday evening.
Mrs, Harry Simons, of Market street,
who has been very ill for the past
month, Is slowly gaining,
Fred. Dunn, of Boulevard avenue, lt
slowly Improving from an attack nf
grip.
Mrs. Ira H. Stevens, of Cnpouse ave
nue, will spend Christmas with her
mother In Prompton.
Charles Found, who has been vhItlng
friends in Prompton, has returned,
Bruce Fordham Is confined to his
home by an attack of grip.
II. L. Snyder spent Wednesday with
friends In Moscow.
Wo are not the only druggists In ex
istence, neither ure wo the best, but we
do glvo our patron? satisfaction. We
are In hnpo to supply you with the best
of everything in our line. We will fill
your prescriptions neatly and quickly,
A full lino of stationery, perfumery and
toilet articles sultablo for Christmas
trade. Call ond examine before going
elsewhere. W. R. Mnnncr's phnrmacy,
920 Green Ridge street.
Tho library will bo closed on Monday
afternoon nnd evening.
Tho Orccn Ridge Heptnuophs will go
to'Pcckvlllo this evening tn participate
In the Initiating of twelve candidates,
Tho epidemic of grip still rages.
Thirty new cases are reported today
Choice perfumery for Xmns. Lorenz.
Mr. Patrick Sweeney, of Washington
avenue, Is very 111 with tho grip. Mr.
Sweeney has suffered a relapse and is
qulto low.
Mr. Robert Sownll, of Deacon street,
ban a child very 111 with the croup.
Mr. Moses Ronenr is confined to his
home on Deacon street by a severe
cold.
Georgo Harvey, of Deacon street, is
suffering from the grip.
Annlo Renlmon, dnughter of Mr. nnd
Mrs. Enoch Uenlmnn, of 709 Deacon
street, died yesterday at 2.30 o'clock,
after a four weeks' Illness, aged 8 years
and 8 months. Funeral notice later.
Green Ridge lodge. 306, Independent
Order of Odd Fellows, met last evening
In their hall on Dickson avenue nnd In
itiated a candidate In the second de
gree. Druggist Manners is presenting his
patrons with beautiful patriotic cal
endars. The Green Ridge Odd Fell own are
making arrangements to visit the
Clark's Green lodge.
1J. F. Dunn is moving Into his new
house on Delaware street.
Fred.Woodhull Is working on a model
of a very fine locomotive. Mr. Wood
hull will place it on exhibition as soon
as finished.
The Greatest Bargains
In diamonds ever seen in this city are
now offered at Davldow Rros.
DUNMORE.
The following programme wilt be
rendered in the Methodist Episcopal
church next Monday evening, when the
children's Christmas exercises will be
held: Organ voluntary song, "Jesus
is Come," sehoool; Invocation, Rev.
A. J. Van Cleft: responsive reading;
song, "Christmas Snow Flakes," schol
ars of primary department: address of
welcome, Charles Selgle; recitation,
"God's Christmas Present," Lillian
Webber: recitation, "A Christmas
Wish," Edith Knyrlm and Bessie Ehr
hardt: song, "Coming to the King."
Ressle Powell. Hope Pinuell, Jane
Simpson, Barbara Eden, Gnrlleld Aug
win, Lester Yost, Stewart Selgle and
Ray Oakley: recitation, "A Christ Le
gend," Reulnh Ives; recitation, "The
Queen of Dolly Land," Irene Spencer;
recitation, Margaret Swartz: song. "All
Hall to the morn,' school: address.
Superintendent Dan Powell, anthem,
choir; responsive reading- recitation,
"The Heavenly Babe," Sallle Price;
song, "Christ is Born," school: em
blematic exercises, "Oh. Wond'rous
Bells of Bethlehem," Grace Greaves,
Bertha, Bush, Minnie Webber, Lydla
Ehrhardt; song, "The Happy Christ
mas Day," school- recitation, "My
Christmas Roses,'' Barbara Eden:
song, "Precious Gifts of Love," school:
announcements, offering: song, "Bells
Are Calling," school; concert recitation,
"A Tribute to the Flag," Lester Yost,
Ray Aakley, Georgo Young, Arthur
Barnard, Garfield Angwln, Earl Alte
mose, Stewart Selgle, Walter Harper:
song, "Amotion," school: exercise,
"Echoes from the Trees." Eva Miller,
Genevieve Stoat, Cora Kramer, Kate
Richards, Bessie Powell, Esther Cum
mlngs, Jane Simpson, Blanch Cum
mlngs, Emma Swartz, Hope Plnnell.
Ethel Lichtenham und Nettle Plnnell;
song. "What a Joyous Time," school;
benediction; recessional, "Shout the
Happy Tidings," school.
Drs. Snyder and Winters performed .a
successful operation upon Frank Kel
lnr, ot Union street, who was Injured
two weeks ngo while In the act of turn
ing a locomotive upon the turn table
at the round house of the. Erie and
Wyoming Valley Kail road company,
amputating two toes of the right foot.
Mr. Kellar's injuries at the time were
considered serious, but the attending
physician, Dr. Snyder, will endeavor,
if possible, to save the member.
The first masquerade social of the
ladles of the Arlington double quartette
will take place this evening In Odd
Fellows' hall. Music for the occasion
will be furnished by Miss Nellie Cur
run, Hurry Young, of the University of
Pennsylvania, returned homo yester
day to spend the hnlldnys with his par
ents on West Drinker street,
Charles Brown, ot Nazareth hall mil
itary academy, Is home to spend
Christmas with his parents on Green
Ridge street.
Miss Mnllie Healy Is home spending
the holidays with her parents on Chest
nut street.
The new hose room of the Neptune
Fire company was nearly the scene of
a lire last evening. In some manner
or other the electric wires became
crossed, causing the wood work to
blaze. It was discovered in time to
prevent a conflagration.
Miss Jennie Harvey, of Hnzlctou, Is
spending a few days with her father,
Richard Harvey, of Butler street.
William Hubcr, of Monroe avenue, Is
at Danllle attending the funeral of his
mother.
John lleado, of Fourth street, is mak
ing great improvements nround his
property.
Mrs. Charles Grlllln, of Butler street,
is confined to her homo with Illness.
Mrs. Thomas Dcrshlmer and son,
Ralph, of Chestnut ptreet, ure Indis
posed at their homes.
Charles AVilds, of Fifth street, is tho
guest of friends at ILawley.
An adjourned session of tho council
was held in the borough building last
evening, Messrs, Medway, Harper, Mc
Allister and Jones being present. Or
dinance No, 13, known ns the sewer or
dinance, was Introduced by Mr. Har
per. It provided for an Increase in the
borough's Indebtedness to tho sum of
$67,000 for tho erection of sewers In the
Second, Third and Fourth sewer dis
tricts, or so much of the cost thereof
as may be Imposed upon tho borough,
and providing for nn election to securo
the assent of the electors of tho bor
ough to such an Increase. President
Medway referred tho ordinance to the
following committee: Messrs. McAl
lister, chairman; Harper and Jones,
After being out a few minutes they
returned and Chairman McAllister1
stated that tho committee looked nt
tho matter favorably and moved that
the ordinance pass first nnd second
readings. This was done. Chief
O'Hora, of the fire department, was
MANY PEOPLE CANNOT DRINK
coffee at night. It spoils their sleep. You
can drink Uraln-O when you please and
slep llko a top. For (Iraln-O does not
stimulate; it nourishes, cheers and feeds.
Yet It looks and tusteB llko tho best cof.
fee. For nervous persons, young peopiu
and children Oraln-O Is tho pet feet drink.
Made from pure grains, Oct a package
from your grocer today. Try it In placo
of coffee, 15 and 25c.
AIM FMFMY Johann Hofrs Malt Extract
MIH LlLlYll Has No Superior
TO ANEMIA...
Dr. K. A. Thomn. of Cleveland,
mony to the efficiency of Johann Hoff's Malt Extract. In Anaemia, Chlorosis
of young women, Convalescence after wasting or long-continued disease, it has
no superior. I am using It now In my family andln my practice almost dally."
...Johann HofFs Malt Extract
AMUSEMENTS.
ACADEMY OF MUSIC,
J-- rtUROUNOHR & REIS. Lesitcl.
II. K. I.UNtl, Manager.
3 NIOIITS AND j MATINCDS
Commencing Xmas Matinee Dec. 26
Oliver Byron
tipportcd by
firs. Kate Byron
and the I'nnioui Ilyron Coinedtnnii, with a
Strong Company, Introducing
Xmns matinee, Tuei night nnd Wed matinee
THE UPS AND DOWNS OF LIFE
Xmni night nnd Tuesday matinee
ACROSS THE CONTINENT
Vil night n ratid triple bill, including
THE ANXIOUS WIDOW
Evening Prices ir.c, 'J3e, 33c, soc.
Mntlnoe Prices -lfic, 'Joe.
Regular evening prices will prevail Ctar'tt
mas .Matinee.
GUERNSEY HALL
Lccture-RecltBl
ntOM
"UESIDK THE UONNIB BRIAR BUSH."
Hy Miss. Jean llowlmin or 1'srth Scotland.
On December 23, 8 p. m.
Tickets S3 cents, at the Hall
present and stated that a few min
utes after the dally test ot the fire
alarm system came In last evening, the
whole fire system was burned out and
two Indicators, the Neptunes and In
dependents, respectively, were ren
dered useless by an electric light wire
crossing the alarm wires. He was In
structed to look Into the matter and
have the line repaired as soon as pos
sible. James Quick, of Ward street,
was present, nnd in behalf of th"
property owners ot said street, stated
that tiny wished the town council tu
ncept the street. Air. Quick's argu
ment was good nnd the council took a
favorable view of the matter, but
would tnke no action until n communi
cation was received, as it was the cus
tom In such eases. The electric light
on tb corner of Ward and Throop
stroeb: of late has been giving poor
satisfaction and was reported last
evening. The secretary was Instructed
to notify tho light company nnd haw
them look into the matter. He was
also Instructed to notifv or request the
school board to pay the council $4(ir.
that they overpaid when paying their
share In the late election contest. The
Independent und John H. Smith Hose
companies sent tin borough council a
letter stating that they desired their
presence In Tuesday's parade. They
will go. Durgess Towell was Instruct
ed to draw up a lease between the
borough and Mr. Wentzel for the use
of the hoe house to be used by the
Fleetrlc Hoso company, beginning from
Nov. 1. 1S?S, and to last live years.
Bills to the amount of $i:; were or
dered paid. Adjourned to meet at
regular meeting.
Call and Seo Them
and you will find tliat this Is the
greatest opportunity to obtnln your
Christmas presents. Every stone
guaranteed as represented. Davldow
Bros., 227 Lackawanna avenue.
SOUTH SCRANTON.
The Manhattan Soelal eluh, one of
the leading soelal orKunlzntlons ot this
side, will conduct an entertainment
nnd daneo nt St. .Tonn's hall on Stone
avenue, Jan. 2. afternoon and night.
Kred Hover, the well known huck
ster, by his characteristic pluck cap
tured ti runaway team on Ccilnr 11 ve
nue yesterday In a manner which
brought forth commendation from the
hundreds who caw the net. A man
from one of the central city liveries
was driving across tne (.'pilar avenilf
bridge, spanning the Hoarlng lirook,
when the team became frightened and
made a dush. The reins were Jerked
from his hands and hf wan compelled
to Jump from his post. Up Uie nve
nue the maddened animals dashed at
a terrlfHe speed. Many attempted to
stop them, but to no avail. Cedar
avenue, between Alder and Willow
streets, was thronged with carriages
nt the funeral nf Robert Hnblnson. Hut
Httlo time was nt hand for the cab
men to clear the way, and Hoyer seeing
this, rushed Into tho street. He leaped
on the carriage as It met him nnd with
in a few feet brought tho team to a
standstill. The vehicle wns damuged
somewhat. Other than that no dam
age was done.
Last night was St. Patrick's night
nt St. John's church fair nnd tho many
societies of that nume throughout the
valley were largely represented. An
evening of much pleasure was spent.
An excellent programme of music was
rendered. Tonight will be known an
St. Irene's night.
Mr. nnd Mrs. J. W. Slocum, of Slo
cum street, will leave today for Janes
vllle, 'Wis., to visit their daughter and
her husband. Mr. nnd Mrs. Prank A.
Taylor, of that city.
Emit Hcrbster, the barber, of Pitt
ton avenue and Alder street, Is sr
feting from a sprained nnkle.
Miss Kate Battle, of Ulrch sttv.
lias returned from n visit at Port ("In
ter. X. V. ,
Pert McGrnth returned t this cp
yesterday to spenu the holidays at !'.
home on South Washington aveue. II
Is a student nt tho University of Pen
sylvanla at Philadelphia.
MINOOKA.
At a meeting of the Daniel O'Connell
council, Young Men's Institute, Inst
evening the following officers were
elected for tho ensuing year: Chaplain,
Itev. John I.oughran: president, J. J.
Joyce; first vice-president, M.J. Walsh:
second vice-president, Iuke Urndy;
recording secretary, J. J. Gallagher;
Ohio, writes. " 1 desire to add mv tit.
AMUSEMENTS.
T YCEUM THEATRE.
tsw
HGIS & nUROUNUKR. Lciicm.
tl, K. LONtl, Manager.
.,, Christmas Matlnei und Night. Dee. :6,
Ills Original IIKHMANN TilK (1KICAT CO.
Bended hy tho Famous
a,,alnon HERMANN
Presenting the (Irnndesl and Most Mya.
ttrylng l'rosriiiiuiio of Mnglo Kver
Scon Upon Any Htiipo.
The Haid of The Hoon
A beautiful young lady walks, dances and
turns snnicisaults In nild-nir without ahy
visible support.
Adelaide Hermann's World Kamom
DanceH, u revelation In poetic motion, color
and spiomlor.
Prices ur.c, fine, Tfic, $i.m
LfffliSi
3 Days Only.
Matinees
Friday k Sat.
uaiuienclng Thursday; Deo. ua.
BRUNS AND NINA
High Class Uaiideuille
10 All-Star Acts-III. MI.I.K. NINA,
Ureal Electrical I'ic'ure Dancer.
MONDAY, TUESDAY. WEDNESDAY,
Special Christmas Mat .Monday, Dee. Urt.
"THE SPORTY WIDOWS.'
HERCULES
ASBESTOS PIPE COVERING
Effectiveness and Durability
SPECIALLY EQUIPPED FM MINE WQRX
Warren EhretCo.,
.til Washington Avenue,
Scranton, Pa.
Hot House Cucumbers,
Hot House Tomatoes,
Green Beans, Lettucj,
Cauliflower, Egg Flint, Silsifj,
Strictly Fresh Egg',,
Creamery Butter,
Grapes, Orangas and Fruits
Plerce'sMarket
llnanclal secretary, Joseph KaKcu. cor
responding secretary, M. .1 M"('ren;
marshal, P. V. O'Neill: Infill" yeuiluel,
John McL'rea; outside sentinel. J. Drls
col; executive committee, Patrick Con
nolly, P. .1. Qulnn. J. .McCarty. Patrick
Luffey and Anthony Newconib. The
newly elected otllcers will lie Installed
nt the next meetlnc.
The township schools will eluse today
for the Christmas vacation.
OBITUARY.
Geoige Callahan, a wei. Unowi uung
man, Miccumbed to an IIIiiikr "I mil) wu
days' iltfatlon early yesterday morning.
Congestion of Hie ltuws a- gnen as tho
cause of dentil. Deceased was SI jeu'b of
iikh and Is survival b two broiheis, Jo.m
and James Callahan, of this ellj Kor
several years he acted ns hartenilci at tho
Palace lintel on Lackawanna avenue, but
during the last few months was relief
man at Morn's hotel on l-'ranl;lln avenue.
The remains were n moved from the
boarding house to tho rci-lilcure of the di -ceased'
cousin, ex-Slurlft John J. Faliey,
715 Jefferson avenue. The limeral will he
held Saturday afternoon, interment will
be made at tin-Cat liedral cemetery.
Patrick lAMinlian, of 'ilke:-I.ane. died
last Wednesday evening. Horn in Peland
in 182", ho caino to this country m 1SI0,
settled in Florida, and live years lat'r
removed to I'.irtxindiile. l.atir In con
ducted n store nt Palls, Wyoming county.
In lS."it lie removed to Pint Orltllth. where
he became one of tile leailint; business
men. lie was appointed postmaster of
that place by President Pierce, and re
tained tho position until his ieiiioal to
Wilkes-Unrre in JMii. In IS.'.t Mr. Leu.ili.in
was married to Kliznbeth Duffy, ot" Pl
mntitli township, who Jtli eleven children,
survives. In lv;n Mr. l.enahan s buslnes
had grown to such an extent that he de
termined to i-rn.ovo to Wilkes-Harris,
where ho would have an opportunity of
enlarging his business and at tho same
time take advantage of the Increased
population. In ism when tho civil war
broke out ho was among the llrst to re
spond to the president's call, and bec.imo
a first lieutenant in the llrst company
of volunteers that left LuzPl'lie county.
Klevcn children and eighteen grandonil
dren survive him. The children were nt
Ids bedside, when the end came. They
are: John T., James I,.. Mary, wife of
Judge I.vneh; Dr. Frank P.. Kllznboih,
now Sister l.uigi In tho convent of the Sis
ters of Mercy nt l.atrobe, Pa. ; Jane wlfo
of Attorney Chatli" P. McIIugh, Mar
naret. wife of Dr. Thomas '.arab, of Car
honclulo; Teresa. Nellie. Charles It. and
Agnes. Funeral Saturday at 10 a. m. In
terment at Hanover cemetery.
CASTOR I A
For Infanta and Children.
The Kind You Have Always Bought
Bears tho
Signature of
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