6 THE SCRANTON TlilBUJSE-FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 1899. EVENTS OF DAY IN WEST SCRANTON GRACEFUL ACT OF THE ROBERT MORRIS LODGE. After Tendering an Expression of Their Sympathy to the Congrega tion of the Scranton Street Baptist Church They Proffered the Use of Their Hall Firo in an Unoccupied House at 1803 North Price Street. An Appeal to Be Issued Today for Scranton Street Church. The Robert Morris lodge of lvorltes held a well attended meeting In their lodge rooms In lvorltes' hall, on South Main avenue, last evening. In view of the calamity which has befallen the congregation of the .Scranton Street Baptist church, the following resolu tions were Introduced by I'nst Presi dent William 11. Lewis: "Hesolved, That wo extend to the olll ccrs and members of the Scranton Street Haptlst church our wyinpathy In their loss by fire of their place of wor ship. And. as a practicable application of such sympathy, wo tender to said of ficers the use of our rooms on alt Sun days, and at such other times when the same will not be required by our lessees, and further be It "Resolved, That a copy of the above resolutions be sent to the trustees of said church by the recording secre tary." The resolution was unanimously ndopted and many Individual expres sions of sympathy were expressed by those In attendance. The question of holding nn eisteddfod this year was brought up for consid eration and a conclusion was reached. The lodge has heretofore conducted eisteddfods In the month of March, but this year an elaboiatc banquet will be held, at which spceehis ulll be made and an excellent programme rendered. The affair will be held In commemora tion of St. David'? day, Wednesday evening. March 1. The committee of arrangements are Howell Harris, Rog er Kvffns and E. K. Hobathan. CHICKKN THIEVKS AT WORK. For some time past, the residents of Reilevue ami Lincoln Heights have been annoyed by chicken thieves, and there seems to be no end to their dep redations. Recently a family named McDonnell, living on Dodge avenue, lost a large number of fowlf, and on Monday nicht of this weclc the hen nery of Adam Velth. on Lincoln Heights, was visited and twenty-two chickens were stolen. An organized ef fort will be made to locate the thieves, and prosecution will likely follow as t result. FJTNEKALS OF YESTERDAY. The funeral of Blanche, the two-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mr. John J. Decker, of 1012 Price street was conducted at 2 o'clock yesterday otternoon at the family residence. Rev, J. H. Sweet, pastor of the Simp son Methodist church, officiated. Mr. f Dllll'ovhr ""eh oad risk DUll Scoiisumutiou. This n l o woiiderfuf remedy has . i. cure you- " promptly cures throat and lung troubles. Price 23 cents. This is Children's Cloak Bargain Week In Our Cloak Department Following the plau we inaugurated last week, to clean out an entire line of Ladies' and Misses Winter Garments, we have gathered every garment in stock for childrens wear, and grouped them into three great lots at the following prices $1.79, $1.98, $2.98. We have lower priced garments in stock than those refered to above. Nothing but good medium and high grade Coats and Jackets come in uuder this sweeping price cut, aud the figures quoted above do uot represent half actual values in most cases. Sizes 4 to 12 years are complete, and every uew ma terial, cut aud style that led duriug the height of the season are still 'represented, but there is not a siugle ounce of out-of-date stuff iu the lot. Note the clearing prices $1.79, $1.98, $2.98. There is Still A Good Assortment Of ladies' garments iu the THREE PRICE SALE now going on. As an illustration of the unexampled val ues which this bargain opportuuity offords, take a look at one of our wiudows which contains examples of the $7.98 Lot. Other clearing lines at $1.39 and $4.98. Globe Warehouse and Mrs. Sweet sang nt tho service. The remains wore interred In Forest Hill cemetery. The funeral- of tho lato Mrs. Joseph ine Scheuster was hold yesterday af ttrnoon from tho residence, at Mt. Dewey, West mountain. Tho remains were borne to St. John's German Catho lic church, where Rev. F. Flicker pro nounced a blessing. Interment was made In St. John's Gorman Catholic cemetery. The pall-bearers were Stephen Schmidt, Theodore Belkey, John Mooro and Michael K roups. DII3D AWAY FROM HOME. The homo-coming of tho Thirteenth regiment will not be very Joyous for one of Its gallant members, at least, In tho person of Private Evan Zach arlah, of Company F. During his nb su'cc his wife had tho care of a two-year-old child, who was aflllctctl with brain fever. The child died from brain fever. The child suffered from paraly sis also, and word was sent to the hus band to return home as soon ns poT.U b.e. Yesterday morning nt 8 o'clock, death Intervening, the llttlo one was lelleved of Its suffering. The mother and child were visiting at the residence of a friend in North Scranton when '.ho child's death occurred. Tho remain? wprc removed to the residence ot Mis. Zacharlah's mother, on Uynon street, where the funeral services will bo held tomorrow afternoon. Interment will bo made In Washburn street cemetery. No word has been received from Mr. 55nch arlah and it Is probable thnt ho will not be granted o. leave of absence, on account of the mustering out of tho regiment. METHODIST CHURCH NOTES. Tho successful revival mcetlngswhlch have been In progress at tho Simpson Methodist Episcopal church during the past month were closed with Wednes day evening's services. The pantor, Rev. J. R. Sweet, has been assisted during the time by the members of the church and congregation nnd others from different places, who helped malco the services successful. The Ladles' Foreign Missionary poci ety of the church will hold a meeting at the residence of Mrs. George Saxe, on North Main avenue, this evening. A ministerial conference will be held In the church the last two days In February. ASSISTANCE IJE1NG GIVEN. The ways and mean committee of the Scranton Street Baptist church, which was destroyed by tire last Sun day afternoon, met at tho residence of James M. Eaton, on Tenth street, last evening and arranged to send out today a circular of appeal for aid in behalf of the congregation, who Intend to re build their edifice as soon ns possible. Several well known persons have al ready made cot)tt (buttons toward the rebuilding fund without any solicita tion whatever, and the committee feel much grai'iflcd to receive such assist ance. Tho committee Is working diligently for the success of the project and are in hopes that liberal responses will br made to their appeal. The Insurance adjusters will visit tho premises on Scranton street today and adjust thj losses. AN INCENDIARY AT WORK. The alarm of lire sent In last night about 11 o'clock from box 37, nt the corner of Everett nvenueand Jackson street, was caused by the discovery of fire In an unoccupied two story frame HORSFORD'S AGIO PHOSPHATE relieve nortoun disorders, exhaustion, headache, wakefulness, etc. Take no Substitute. dwelling at 1803 Price street. The pass erby who discovered the firm alarmed the neighboring residents and later turned In nn alarm. The companies responded, but somu men had mean while carried water Into the houoe and extinguished the names. Evidences of tho tree use of kero sene wcro found upon Investigation and Its odor tainted tho air. The dwelling has been unoccupied for some time nnd Is In a very dilapidated state for want of repair. It is owned by a man named Monaghan, who resides In l'ittsburg, Pa., and It Is not known whether there is any Insurance held on It. No particular damage was done. OOINQ TO NEWCASTLE. Messrs. E. W. Robnthan, late man ager of tho Mountain Brook store, and Morgan II. Daniels, formerly head salesman with Boyle nnd Mucklow, tho central city clothiers, will leave next week for New Castle, Pa., whore they expect to open a clothing nnd gent's furnishing store. Both gentleman are old residents hero and their many frlem's, while regretting their depart ure, wish them success In their under taking. PERSONAL MENTION. Mrs. Daniel J. Davis, of South Gar field avenue. Is recovering from a se vere attack of the grip. Prof. Philip Evans und wife, of Nan tlcoke, wcro the guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Reese, of South Fllmoro avenue, on Wednesday. Miss Mury II. Davis, of Archbald street, Is visiting her parents at Oly phnnt. Miss Lydla Jacobs, of North Brom ley avenue, Is confined to her home by Illness. E. ( Dunnler, of Forest City, called on business acquaintances hero yester day. First Lieutenant David J. Davis, or Company F, Thirteenth regiment, Pennsylvania Volunteers, who has been home on a thirty day furlough return ed to Camp MacKenzle jvsterday. Mr. Davis did not know Just when the regi ment will return home. MINOR NEWS NOTES. Representatives of the property own ers in that section of the city known as Tripp's park will wait upon the directors of the land company this evening at a special meeting for the purpose of submitting plans for a pro posed hall and hose house to be erected by the property owners'. They will or ganize a hose company and work for other needed Improvements. The newly-elected olllcers recently chosen by the members of the Young People's society of the German Inde pendent Presbyterian church are: Rev. Jacob Schoettlc, president; Peter Koch, vice-president; John Leber, secretary; Minnie Peters, treasurer; Fred. Kchll llnger and George Pfclffer, librarians. Word was received here yesterday that the body of the lain William Jamtv, whose death occurred In Spokane, Wafh., will arrive some tlmo Saturday night. The funeral will prob ably be held Sunday afternoon. A largo delegation from Washington Camp, No. 178, Patriotic Order Sons of America, will! make a fraternal visit to Camp No. 102 at Taylor this evening. The members of the West Side Re publican club held a regular meeting last evening and received several pro positions for membership. A startling rumor to the effect that a child had been run down and killed yesterday by a street, car on Wash burn street was given wide circula tion on this side last evening. A prop er Investigation was made by Tho Tri bune reporter and it was found that the rumor was nothing more than a myth. Mrs. John E. Thomas, of 1139 Evnon street, while returning to her house yesterday from a call slipped and fell on the Ice sidewalk, breaking one of her arms. She was assisted to her res idence nearby by friends. Dr. J. J. Robert was summoned and he set the injured member. Mrs. Thomas was testing as comfortably as possible last evening, although suffering from the shock, which is made serious by the fact that she i well on In years. Beware of Danger Signals. The pains in the back and throughout the body. The headache, the chilly sick ly disposition Is at onco removed by a few doses of Dr. Alexander's Lung Healer. Don't wait until the slowly creeping disease becomes Grip or Pneu monia. A stitch In time saves nine. Get a bottle of Dr. Alexander's Lung Healer for 2." cents from your dealer and keep well. QREEN KIDOE. The Women's Chrlstlnn Temperance union held their regular business meet ing in tho library building yesterday afternoon. George Balliet, of Plymouth, Is visit ing his brother on Marion street. Lewis Snyder, of Deacon street, has removed, with his family, to Wllkes Barre. Mrs. William Stories, of Dickson ave nue, is visiting friends In Walton, N.Y. The young bon of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Colwell, of Smith street, Is seriously in. Rev. John Dunn, ot Marlon street, who has been in Jamaica for somo time on account of his health, has returned home. Ephralm Gregory, of Capouse ave nue, a member of the recently mus tered out engineer corps, had two fin gers of his right hand cut off In the bed spring factory yesterday. Ho was taken to the Hahnemann hospital. "The Fato of a Nation" will ho tho theme of Professor J. B. Hawker's lec ture at the Asbury church this evening. The lecture will bo Illustrated with stereoptlcon views, of which he has over a hundred, some of which have never been shown before. The lecture is under the auspices of tho Epworth League. Rexfoid Treverton, of Honesdale street, entertnlned a few of his friends Wednesday evening, on the occasion of his fourteenth birthday. Those pres ent were the Misses Annnbello Cros by, Leona Farnham, Grace Slsco, Erne lino Lanyon. Etlle I.ce, Besslo Olver and Ada Willlnms. and David Nceld, Willie Bright, John Lee, Clayton Ban owcllff. Simpson Leo and Lloyd Olver. If you hve a Cold or the Grip, try Simmers' Grip Tablets. MANNERS' PHARMACY, 920 Green Ridge Street. GATHERED IN SOUTH SCRANTON MEETING OF Y. W. C. A. LOY ALTY OLXIB T0NIOHT. Entertaining Programino That Has Been Arranged Momhora of St. Aloyalus Society Has Divided Into Sections for tho Purposo of Scur lng Recruits Ofllcors of tho Four teen Frionds Assumed Thoir Duties at Last Night's Mooting Frionds Surprised Miss Esthor V. Callary. The regular meeting of tho loyalty club will bo held at the Young Wo men's Christian association rooms to night. The session will be the most interesting In the career of the club. The members, nsslsted by Miss Anna Van Kort, secretary of the South Scranton branch, will give nn enter taining programme of pleasure. "Mrs. Jarley's wax works" will Ik? the Inter esting features of the evening. Mrs. Jarley Is tho leading character of Dick ens' "Old Curiosity Shop." From tho Immortal Dickens' piece there will bo but two characters Im personated, "Maid of Honor" and "Llttlo Nell." Other Impersonations will bo Maud Muller, Babes In tho Woods, Sleeping Princess nnd Prince, the Shepherdess, Goddess of Liberty, Miss Mufiltt, Milkmaid, Mother Goose, and Barbara Frltschle. The friends of the Loyalty club are Invited to bo pres ent tonight. TO SECURE RECRUITS. St. Aloyslus Total Abstinence and Benevolent society met In regular ses sion at Pharmacy hall last night. Tho Important doing of the session was the formation of two companies, who until the last Thursday of June next will compete with each other In securing recruits for tho society. The company having at the close of the contest the lesser number of new members will give to the victorious company a din ner. The competitors will be known as Companies A and B. At the conclusion of the meeting a Fmoker was held. Thomas Biglln presided. He announced that Patrick McCann and Joseph Hess were tho successful contestants for the prizes offered for tho disposing of tick ets on the organ presented to the St. Irene's-St. Aloyslus tnble at St. John's church fair. Thomas Donahoe was called upon to make the speeches of presentation. Mr. Donahoe, In his usuul able and eloquent manner, made the addresses. To Mr. MdCann, who led in the com petition, was awarded a watch and chain, and to Mr. Hess was given a handsome umbrella. Messrs. McCann and Hess responded with appropriate remarks. The remainder of the pro gramme was devoted to music, songs, declamations and good cigars. James Rielly, Frank Brady, Joseph Hess sang pleasing ballads, Thomas Boland, Will iam Loveran and William Moyles gave piano selections. Thomas Handley gave an oration. SURPRISED BY FRIENDS. 'Miss Esther V. Callary was given an agreeable surprise nt her homo on Blr ney avenue, Wednesday evening, by a largo party of her friends. The evening paased pleasantly In the enjoyment of tho usual diversions. R. J. Callary played for the dancing. At a season able hour refreshments were served. Those In attendance were the Misses Annie and Mamie Downs. Cella Burke, Bridget Burke, Jennie O'Malloy, Katlo Gallagher, Mnnile Hummer, Viola Gal lagher, Mamie AValsh, Ettie Cooke, May Richardson, Lizzie Reap, Bridget O'Nell, Rebecca Beamish. Annie Beam ish, and Messrs. Eddie O'Malley, Pat rick Coyne. Joseph McDonnell, Frank Burke, Peter Coyne, John Murray, James Downs, Thomas Judge, Leo Adams, Patrick Hlggins, James Rich ardson, Martin Ixjwery, Michael Mul keran, John Richardson, John Dunne gan. NUBS OF NEWS. The officers elected a month ago by the Fourteen Friends, assumed their duties last night at a regular meeting. They are: President, Albert Heier; vlco president, Louis Zlmmer; treas urer, John Sehunk; secretary, Ben F. Moore; sergeant at arms, Albert Guth elnz; steward, James F. Best. Presi dent Heler appointed on the commit tee of entertainment, Philip Schcuer, chairman; Louis Zlmmcr, John Do muth nnd William Nagele. The aud iting committee Is composed of Fred Ehrhardt and Max Kltzleman. At the close of the meeting a social session followed. One of the most Interestl; nights at St. John's church fair since the open ing of the undertaking, was last night. Tho large hall was packed by tho hun dreds who took chances on the lot near Connell park, donated to the fair b Congressman Connell, which was chanced off. Patrick Moore, of CIO Breck street, was the fortunate holder of tho winning ticket. Other lucky persons were Mrs. James Williams, who won the excellent portrait ot Father Phillips; Frank Battle, of Plttston, held the number that takes the portrait of Rev. J. A. MolIUt, of Taylor, formerly curate at St. John's church. Miss Mary Joyce won a barrel of flour. The fair, it is expected, will close tomorrow night. Father Melley and his committee, who liave labored so untiringly for weeks preceding the opening of tho fair, and since, hope to bring tho nffalr to an end tomorrow night. There are, however, a vast ar ray of articles yet to be disposed of, but a strenuous effort will bo made to chanco them off. Tho contest for a diamond ring between Misses Julia Donnelly and Tllllo Magee, Mill close tomorrow night. Century Hose company will meet to night. OirtcerB for the ensuing year will be elected. Tho German Comedy company gave nn entertainment and dance at Work Ingmon's hall laBt night. The Democrats of tho Third and Fourth districts of the Nineteenth wnrd have formed what they term a Democratic club. A meeting was held last night at the residence of Peter Scheifer, and tho plans of the organiz ation were mapped out. The olllcers ot the club are: President, Josoph Stan gline: vice-president, William Jansen: secretary, Rledt; and treasurer, Peter DRINK GRAIN-0 after you have concluded that you ought not to drink coffee. It Is not a medicine but doctors order it, because It Is health ful. Invigorating and appetizing. It is made from pure grains and has that rich seal brown color nnd tastes llko tho finest grades of coffee and costs about U ns much. Children llko It and thrive on It becauso It Is a genutno food drink con taining nothing but nourishment. Ak your grocer for Clraln-O, tho new food drink. 15 and -5c. Schelbor. 'Meetings will bo held Thurs day night of every week. Miss Anna Ducbcl, of Cednr avenue, gavo a party at her homo Wednesday night In honor of tho sixth anniver sary of her birthday. The customary diversions Incident to nuch occasions were Indulged In. MIf Duebel was nn able hostess and entertained her friends admirably. Mlraes Klrst and Kellow gavo several piano selections. The guestM were Misses LoulBa Saul, Cora Gcscheldle, Blanco Kellow, Katlo Klrst, Minnie Duebel, Olio Jones, Lbzio Due bel, Anna Haul, Sarah Mcdeolpe, Char les Ruhr, John Snyder, John Mackoy, Walter Mackey, E. Simmons, Gus Frue han, Henry Lowert, Fred Duebel. Dr. M. H. Qulnn, of Pltteton avenue, was a Wllkes-Barre visitor yesterday. Henry Xylander, of Stone avenue, has returned from a visit at Clark's Sum mit. A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. George Hnfnagcl, of Plttson avenue, Tuesday. Thomas Carden, of Palm street, vis ited at Carbondalo yesterday. 13. R. Mayoek, chemist at the eouth mill, Is visiting nt Wllkes-Barre. DUNMORE. The eighteenth anniversary of the organization of tho Christian Endeavor society of tho Presbyterian church of Dunmoro was observed at tho above church last evening with considerable enthusiasm. Almost every member of the present society was In attendance nnd each brought a guest. An Inter esting programme was carried out, tho feature of which was that each parti cipant represented one of the colons of the rainbow. The decorations, which were very artistically arranged about the room, were In harmony with this Idea. Pastor Rev. W. F. Gibbons, pro elded and opened the session with prayer, following which the audience sang "A Christian Rainbow." Miss Frey sang a solo and a song was ren dered by the members of tho Junior society. Miss Mabel Christ read an In teresting paper upon "A Birthday Memory," prepared by Rev. Francis C. Clarke, the "Father of Endeavorism." Rev. W. F. Gibbons delivered a short address upon "Onr Covenant." Tho Misses Martha Matthews, Ida Hart, Jessie Richie and Kate Richer nnd Masters Ralph Dexter, Edward and Arthur Heal, of tho Junior, went through a pretty exercise drill. The colors were taken as follown: Indigo, Miss Grace Chamberlain: blue, Mrs. L. M. Smith; green, Gilbert Close; yellow, Mrs. G. McMillnn; orange, Miss Grace Chamberlain, and red, Miss An na Bishop. Tho exercises were Inter spersed with hymns by tho audience, Gilbert Clotse acting as leader. The pastor pronounced the benediction at the conclusion of the exercises. The members of the Dudley Street Baptist church and their friends ten dered their new pastor. Rev. R. M. Roderick, and wite, a reception In the church parlors Wednesday evening be tween the hours of 7.S0 nnd 10 o'clock. Tho parlors were artistically decorated throughout. The members of the Jun ior Christian Endeavor served the re freshment. Prof. S. T. Tagard, ot the Pcnn avenue Baptist church choir, sang several solos. Mr. and Mrs. Rod erick have been kindly received among the members of the congregation and all look forward to a happy future In the church work. Miss Annie Blanche, of Bridgeport, Connecticut, has returned home after a visit with friends on Drinker street. Mr. nnd Mrs. John Davis, of Elmlra, New York, are the guest of Mr. and Mix. Edward Swartz, of Throop street. Mrs. Judson Woodward, of Clark's Summit, and Mrs. J. Shifter, of Scran ton, were tho guests of Mrs. F. P. Letchworth, of Chestnut street, yester day. Frank Wagner, of East Drinker fltreet, Is visiting relatives at Harlem, New York. Mrs. Ramsey, of Scranton, called on Mrs. M. Mlsner, corner of Brook and South Blakely streets, Wednesday. Superintendent of Schools E. D. Bov ard Is seriously ill at his home on North Blakely street. A gang of men are at work on the Odd Fellows' building placing boards over the brick work to save It from tho weather until such time as the lodge is ready to rebuild. Mrs. G. W. It. Allen, of Dudley street, Is tho guest of her elster, Mrs. Gelgel, of West Haven, Connecticut. OBITUARY. Robert McLaughlin, of Harper street, one of Dunmore's oldest and most re spected citizens, died at his home yes terday morning, succumbing to a long illness from miners' asthma. Deee.'ised was r7 years of age and had lived over thirty years In Dunmore. He Is sur vived by a wife and the following chil dren: Mrs. David Schoonovcr. Misses Charlotte, Jessie, Mary and Elsie nnd Thomas, James and George. The fu neral will occur tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock from the residence. Rev. W. F. Gibbons, pastor of the Presbyterian church, will otllclate. Interment will be made In the family plot In Dunmore cemetery. Mr. Maria Swartz died ut the home of her daughter, Mrs. Frank, on Shoe maker avenue, yesterday afternoon, af ter a lingering Illness. Deceased was S5 years of nge. She was one of the oldest members of the Presbyterian church, from which her presence will be greatly missed. She was of a kind and gentle disposition and had many friends. Throughout her long Illness she was always, patient. Several days ago she suffered a stroke of paralysis, which hastened her death. The funeral will be held from the residence to morrow afternoon at 2 o'clock. Inter ment will be made In tho family plot In Dunmoro cemetery. Rev. John Dickinson died at Los Angeles, Cal., Wednesday, from acute pneumonia. He formerly resided in New York city, and was a member ot the Now York East Methodist Episco pal eorforence. Rev. Dickinson was 61 years of ago and a brother to Miss Susan E. Dickinson, of this city, and Miss Anna Dickinson. Mary, the Infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Gibbons, of East Drinker street, Dunmore, died yesterday morn ing at the parental residence, after a few days' Illness, from bronchial pneu monia. The funeral will bo held this afternoon nt 3 o'clock. Interment In St. Mary's cemetery. An Infant child of Mr. and Mrs. John Kenney, of MV3 South Ninth street, died yesterday morning. The cause of death was meningitis. Tho funeral services will be conducted tomorrow afternoon at 3 o'clock. Interment will be made In the Cathedral cemetery. A 3-months.old child of Mr. and Mrs. Edwards, of 1823 Lafayette street, died yesterday. The remains will bo pri vately Interred In Washburn street cemetery this afternoon. HAPPENINGS OF NORTH SCRANTON BARNEY TIOHE COMMITTED TO THE COUNTY JAIL. Patrick J. Caffory, of Cuslck Avonue, Has Mysteriously 3isappoared Phonograph Entertainment "Will Bo Given Tonight for tho Benefit of tho Y. W. 0. A.-Bacholorsof '00 Havo Decided to Hold Thei Social Monday Evening, Fehruary 13 Notes About People. Unrney Tlgho was committed to the county Jail last evening by Alderman Fldler In default of ball, on a charge of embezzlement, preferred by Henry Hurst. Another charge Is pending against Tlghe, he being accused ot stealing goods from Johnson's store on Market street, somo time ago. John Murkcl, who 'was arrested at tho time, and held for tho crime, was acquitted by tho grand jury. Tlgho iled from tho city when Markol was arrested, tbo latter having Implicated him. Tlghe recently returned and was arrested nn the charge of embezzlement. HAS DISAPPEARED. Patrick J. Caffery, ot 1851 Cuslck ave nue, disappeared last Saturday after noon and no clue of his whereabouts have been found. His friends were at tho station house looking for him Sat urday evening and ngaln last evening a diligent search was made for him. It was thought that perhaps ho might have committed suicide, as ho was de spondent. He lost his wife a year ago, nnd since that time he has subject to streaks of melancholy. He was not a drinking man, and no other reason than suicide or accident seems possible to havo caused his non-appearance. ENTERTAINMENT TONIGHT. A phonograph entertainment for tho benefit of tho Young Women's Chris tian association of North Scranton will bo given in the Providence Presby terian church parlors on Friday even ing. " Tho following programme will be rendered: Duet, Mrs. W. C. McDonnoll. Miss Ruth Jackson Recitation Miss Grace Wlnchell Vocal solo Miss Phoebe Smith Recitation Mies Bessie Slo.it Whistling polo.. ..Miss Lucia Rlttcnhousci Piano solo Mrs. II. S. Saunders Recitation Miss Bessie Sloit Followed by phonographlo selections, etc. At tho close of the entertainment, old-fashioned cakes will be sold by young ladies In ancient costumes. SOCIAL EVENTS. A very pretty wedding took place In the parlors of the Rev. W. F. Davles' house, on Summtt avenue, Tuesday evening, when Thomas Davles. of Edna avenue, and Miss Sarah A. Evans, of Oak street, wero united in marriage. The bride was attended by Miss Martha Reese and the groom by John Davles. Mr. and Mrs. Davles are well known and highly respected In the North End. Their many friends are wlshlfig them a prosperous voyage on the sea of mnt rlmony. They will reside here. A surprise party was tendered Miss Sadlo Cohen, the daughter of Morris Cohen, at the home of 'Mr. and Mrs. B. Atlas, of Church avenue, Tuesday evening. There were a great many friends of tho young lady preusnt, and a social evening was enjoyed. Among those present were the Misses Rachel Phillips, Ltzzle Fldler, Llbble Daven port, Lizzie ILiIderman, Jennie Jenkins, Hattlo Evans, Margaret Edwards.Mar garet M. Edwards, Relna Edwards, Sadie Welton, Mary Buckley. Anna Atlas, Jennie Atlas, and Messrs". Sam uel Black, David Mackey, Lester Mere dith, Frank Rice, Frank Lamereaux, Samuel Cohen, Will Igler, Robert Lake, William Lewis, Henry Danvers.ThomaH Davis and Isaac Newton. A flash light picture of tlui party was taken by Lester Meredith. PERSONAL NOTFS. R. N. Walker, of Philadelphia, Is In this section in the Interest of the Cove nant Mutual Insurance company. Anson B. Buchard, of Elmlra, N. Y., was visiting friends In this place Tues day. Miss Sadie Carter, of Dickson ave nue, has returned home after a few days' visit among Taylor friends. Charles Herkimer, of Great Bend, Is spending a few days with friends in West Market street. AVesley Banker, of Binghamton, Y is visiting at the homo of O. Brink, on North Main avenue. Martin Clark, of West Market strew has returned from a week's May : New York city. Misses Janet Simons and Margar Davis, of Parker street, who have be. visiting In Washington, D. C, have i turned home. Mrs. Mary Fnssold, ot Sugar Not Is visiting friends In this section. TOM) IN A FEW LINES. Henry Morgan and Patrick Hrennan, who were Injured at the Dickson slope on Tuesday by the blast of a charge In the wall next to their chamber, are resting easy. They were terribly cut about the face aud arms. Tho collections at No. 26 school this week Is llAi. The total amount since the adoption of the saving plan Is $100. 79. At n meeting of the Bachelors of 'U9, held In their rooms last evening, ar rangements were made for their com ing social which will he held Mon day evening, Feb. 13, at tho Armory. The attendance at tho meeting wns unusually large, and after tho business was transacted, a smoker was held. The annual social of the Bachelors Is one of tho things looked forward to by a host of our young people, Law rence's orchestra will render music for tho occasion. Tho work of remodeling the Von Storch breaker and the new culm wash ery Is being pushed rapidly, and It Is expected will bo completed by April 1. Attorney George Benedict, who was recently ndmitted to the Lackawanna bar, has opened an office In the Lackey building. A cantata, entitled "Tom Thumb's Wedding," Is being rehenxsed by the members of the Welsh Baptist Sunday school of Market street, for a presen tation to the public on the evening of March 15. SOME FOOLISH PEOPLE Allow a couRh to run until It gets beyond tho reach of medicine. They often buv, "Oh. It will wear away," but in moat cases It wears them away. Could they be Induced to try tho successful medlchio called Kemp's Balsam, which is sold on a posltve guarantee, to cure, they would un mediately see the excellent effect after taking the first dose. Prico !5e. and GOc. Trial size free. At all druggists. I do not belleTythet, l a rate of dyspep Ma, inllj;erion cl nnr ttoinach trouble that cannot bo re lieved nt once nnd permnnentl.T cured l.y my DYSPKP8IA. CPHE-. MUNYON. At nil druKaiit, J5e. n rial. Guide to Health and medi cal ndvlce free. 1505 Arch street, Phtla. AMUSEMENTS. ACADEMY OF MUSIC, nURuUNuF.R & REIS. Usstek It. k. LUNO, Manager. Balance of Week MILES IDEAL STOCK CO MATINEE I'mcnS-lO Cents. EVENING PRICKS, 10, 20 and 30 Cents. TltttRn NlflHTS COAIMUNCINCI , Feb, 6 Shirley and Lamdeck's Great Mclo-Drama !Su ocean. A GRIP OF STEEL 'Heconiinend a'l to see It." -N. V. Journal 'iUcst play orthosenson." Phi I a. Preen. Regular matinee Tuesday and Wednesday livening l'rlces-ir,c, anc, !l5o, SOc Mntineo Prices 10c, v!5c. T YCEUM THEATRE, RIilS & BUROtlNDER. Leisesi. 11. R. LO.NO. Manazer. Friday Evening, Feb. 3 Charles l-'ruhman, Presents, Julia Marlowe V, 1). Dillingham, Mgr. In Her Latest Success THE COUNTESS MESKA A rtotnautlo Drama of the Nnpoleonlo era. EVENING PRIOEB-2.-,, 50. 7.I. I.H). $1.50. Commencing Thursday Matinee. Fehruary 3. Tim Spectacular I'huntaslc ZERO XTRA. 3Iiss Cora Routt VTRA. Of Seely Dinner I'm me Mntlneces Thursday, Friday nml Snturrtny. hEXT-O'noollgan'aTVedding Farce Conudy. A WEEK OK LAUGHTEIt. Day Laborers Need the streiiKth thai entries from eating plenty of whole some, nourishing food. Dread is universally recognized as one of the best. Hut it must bo wood lireud. it must bo light and sweet. Sour, heavy bread is very injutlous. "Snow White" Flour maUcx the light, sweet tasting wholesome kind of bread. The kind thnt nour ishes, strengthens and Invlg orates. The kind a working man needs and the kind ills wife oucht to knead for him. All grocers sell It. "We Only Wholesale It. M H THEWESTONMILLCO Scranton. Cnrhondsle. Olyphsnt. Mercereati 5 Connell Established 32 Years. Aw Watches nu Tbe Inrgett stuck of Sterling Silverware and Novelties. .eiec&f Fine Diamonds A" Rich Cnt Glass Fine Jewelry Clocks, Etc, ix oim ?:w storf, No. 130 Wyoming Avenue "COAL tXCHA.NCJK.' MADE ME A AJAX TABLETS rOSITrVEIiV CUBH .jjititcrvoua j?;i--iriiiiui his1 orj,lpKtono7. BlMpleunsu, te., ouiti b Abut or othr umw Iadlr crattoni. 2'Arv qutcklu ad urfif rectors Lout VitqUlr in olJor7oao,il I '! i tkLan la Lima. ( ..4 Atf.H.H I rial upoa limna th grnnlco Aliz Tablet!. Ttatr I hatacarxl ltoutnd and wil lour too. Weglreapas I Ult a written B'urinUe to effect a cure Cf fJTC In osshcaeeer return) the moaer. Price WW Uluim iciia pr in suite (loll treuaeall lor r.'JfJ. nt znll, la Plain wnpier. apAa rvoalploiprtee. Clreela AJAX REMEDY CO., VBS5rt" For sale In Scrantcn, Pa., by Matthew j Bros, and II. C. Banderrcn, druggist. St
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