THE SCRAOTON TJLUBUJNI5- TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21', 1899. EVENTS OF BAY IN WEST SCRANTON ANNIVEESAItY OF ENTERPRISE LODGE CELEBRATED. Has Rounded Out n Quarter of a Cen tury of Useful Existence Number of Toasts Eloquently Responded to by Members of tho Order Present Officers of tho Organization Those Who Hod Chargo of tho Arrange ments for tho Celebration Other Matters of Interest. ITho West Side ofllco of The Tt Ibuno Ifl nt Jonklna' drug more corner Main and Jackson, and Is In charge of . II. Hughes). News and aihcrtlsemonti re ceived nt ttila ofllce. The twenty-fifth anniversary of Kn tprprise lodge, No. 21. Loyal Knlghti of America, was fittingly celebrated last evening at Mcars' hall with a ban quet. Tho supper wan In chnrgo of the Ladles' Aid society of tho First Bap tist church, under the direction of Mrs. U. G. Beddoe, assisted by Mr. Charles Penna, The courses were served by the young ladles nnd gentlemen identified with tho church, nnd all acquitted themselves creditably. Walter Wilkins was chairman and Jnmes B. Lewis, of Kingston, toastmaHtcr. The pianist was l'rof. John Williams, who accompanied the soloists. JSntcrpriso lodge was Instituted In levy's hall, coiner of South Main ave nue and Hvnon street, on tho evening of February 20, 1S74, with twenty char ter members. The ceremonies Incident thereto were performed by Past Master William Wclsley, of Catasaqua, Pa., acting grand master. Tho piesent ofllceis of the lodge ate: Worthy master, William Lake; woithy deputy mahtcr, John Lloyd; recording fccc-rotary, Joseph Oliver; assistant re cording secretary, Joseph lluydon Oli ver; llnanclal secretary, Bees J. Grlf llths; treasurer, William A. Phillip?; chaplain, Lot Ludwlg; conductor, Dan iel Harris; assistant conductor, Cass Morgan; Inside tyler, Thomas Abel Davis; outside tyler, William J. Jen Kins; trustees, James Leyshon, Will iam D. Morgan and Walter Wtlklns. The lodge has received from all Hourccs $33,970 99, and their total dis bursements were $24,620 75, with a total utlujtlon of $12,000.21 up to date. COMMITTEE OK ARRANGEMENTS. The gentlemen In ehaige of the ar rangements for the banquet were Wal ter AVIlklns, chairman; Joseph Oliver, secretary-treasuier, James Leyshon, John Lloyd, David R. Jones, Adam Newell and Benlamln T. James. The entire hall was tastily decorated with Hags and bunting aitlstlcally draped, and the pictures of AVnshlng ton, Grant and Lincoln were suspended on the three sides of the building. On tho stage banks of palms wete ar ranged behind a plctuie of President McKinley and the charter of the lodge, both of which stood on oasles. In the center on a pedestal was on open Bible, underneath which vas an American Hag. Directly over the pedestal hung f. V9m IR9 why cough and risk DrBUli Scoi,,umJt,on This .r? wonderful remedy Ins C.nuan Svflincure1 others nmf will WUUgll OymiJcreyou. n promptly cures throat and lung troubles. Frice 25 cents. the banner of tho organization, upon which was Inscribed the date of tho Institution, Feb. 20, 1871, and tho motto of tho order, "Faith, Loynlty nnd Love." Seated nt five tables extending tho entire length of the hall and nt ono short tnblo wero three hundred and elxty-slx guests, tho gentlemen being members of the lodgo and tho ladles their wives, daughters nnd lady friends. The assemblage comprised the repre sentatives of many of tho oldest fam ilies on tho West Side. Space will not permit tho publication of tho names. SANG "AMERICA." The exercises wero opened at 8.45 with tho singing of two verhes of "America." Prayer was offered by Thomas T. Masclml. The guests were then seated and tho following menu served: Uluo Points on Halt Shell Celery I'ranbeiry Sauce Ribs of Pilmo Beef Mashed Potiitow Mashed Turnips French Peas Cream do Cubbago Salmon Salad Chccso Wafers Olives Salted Almonds Plum Pudillrg, Plain Sutler rino Assorted Cakes Amnio m Chccso 1'iult leu Cream Coffoo At 10.15 Chairman Wllklns called the assemblage to order and introduced the toastmaster, James B. Lewis, past master of Entetptlsc lodge. He said that tho organization was thankful for many things and refeired to tho tlmo when tho hoclety was struggling for an existence. He gave some good advice to tho members and closed by Introducing Joseph Oliver, who has been an actlvo worker In the 01 dot for many years. Tho lecordlng secietaty gae a con cise and well-worded statement of the finances of the lodge from Us Incep tion, and apologized for the failure of the committee to present the pto gramme which was prepared, tho plates having been destiocd In the Beadly lire at Philadelphia lecently. Malleanier William D. Morgan was next intioduced by tho toastmaster, and spoke on the toast, "Our Olllcers, Past and Ptcsont." He leferred to the time and attention given by the omccra to the lodge, and spoke of the saciilices made by them for tho bene fit of tho members, mentioning the past mastcis In turn, and compliment ing the different ofllcers for faithful and untiring sen ice. Edward James, jr., sang "Just a Song at Twilight" in good olce and was followed by Howell G. Reese, who related the experiences of "Our Non Attending Members." He said some of tho nbsent ones were In other states, some In the seivlce of the United States, and some non-attending owing to business, but they were all wel come at the meetings of tho lodge. David E. Johnson was introduced to respond to the toast "Our Suspended Members." and stated that he had been looking around the hall to locate some of them and had tried to tnniK of something to say about them, but came to the conclusion that the least he said about them the better and sat down pmlil applause Mrs. James B. Lewis, of Kingston, sang "When the Heart Is Young" in a rich soprano voice, which was wtll received. W. Gaylord Thomas, esq . was assigned the toast "Our Finances" and while not a member of the lodge stated that he was familiar with th" w 01 kings of the society and had ac-e-s to the books at different times Ho gave a statistical roiew of the fi nances of the lodge and complimented the members upon their sucess, nddlng Take caro of your stom ach, nnd your stomach will tako caro of your health. Tako Ilostot tcr'a Stomach Bitters, nnd then thero will Lo nti end to Dyspepsia, In digestion, lillloiifmosp, Constipation, r.,r'l Hostetter's poisons from builds up tho M01113.CI1 b r o k o u - down m body nnd shattered KlffPC nervous system. UlLlvl 3 George Robblns, at her home In Salt Lake City, Utah, on Wednesday, Feb. 15. The family moved ftom this city about four years ago to their present home, after several years' residence here. -Many relatives of Mr. and Mrs Bartholomew nro still residing In this city, and their daughter has a very largo circle of acquaintances hero, all of whom unite In extending congratulations. that, In a measure, their success was partially duo to tho fact that they had good legal advisers and expressed tho hopo that when they celebrate their golden anniversary the membois will be Identified with other publlo offlcos In addition to those hold by somo mem bets at the present time. MR. PHILLIPS REMARKS. David Benjamin sang n tenor solo pleadingly nnd was followed by Wil liam A. Phillips, who spoko about "Par liamentary Snags." His remarks tc ferred to the objections made by the "kicking" members of the lodge and how tftoso mattpis wero oveicomc. Ho was followed by Prof. John. Williams, who played a piano solo, "Tho Mock ing Bird," with variations. Thomas Jefferson Reynolds, a past master of tho lodge, gavo the nddrcsa of tho evening. His subject wus "Our Country and Our Flag." Tho speaker went back to tho time when tho Do dotation of Independence was framed, and related tho Incidents of history from tho war of 1776 to tho crowning victory of 1S9S. He eloquently por tiaycd tho stlrrlnp scenes during that tlmo nnd closed with thu request that the audience rise and sing "Tho Star Spangled Banner," which was given with much feeling. "Our Departed Brothers" wero re ferred to by James Leyshon. w ho spoko eloquently nnd road a list of tho names of tho deceased members. John Lloyd followed with a solo, whkh was re ceived with npplause. The toast of "Our Ladles" was 10 sponded to by John R. Thomas. Ho said he considered hl subject the moat worthy, the easiest and tho best that could bo responded to, and compli mented the fair sex on their efforts towards tho members. His remarks weio humorous and timely. Anton James lesponded to tho toast "Our Bachelors." and humorously f'poke of tho downtrodden hacheloM and their tilals and tribulations, but computed th'eir fancy-free existence to that of tho married man who liar troubles of his own. David Anthony nnd Thomas Thorna sang a duet, "Larboard Watch, Ahoj," and Ellas 13, Rans spoko on tho toast "Our Publlo Schools." His lemmkn were timeiy ana wcu-spoKon, iuiu i"-, M.veial degrees and Initiated new mem ivtiutl 111 nit" UU illUUt'S UIKl IU1J lit r( country affords 10 the ehlldivn of to- Th"e o(Ctlon i)ooth In the Fourth dis day, and a bilef lesume of the hlstoiy trct of tho lrou,tn unrti has been of the public school from the tlmo of movcd fl.om x. C. Mayo's store, on Its establishment up to the present. Ho Swetinml street, to Harry Davis lot. on refened to the splendid facilities nnd jforth Lincoln avenue, where tho voters excellent equipment of this cli'H pub- n, tast t,lcIr uannts today, lie schools and compared the bdiools of News has leached here that a son twenty-five jcars ago to thu magnlfl- nas been i,'orn to Mr. and Mrs. Edwin cent buildings of today. Bow en, formerly of Bellevuo, now re- Daniel Clements lendcied a very BldnB ln Philadelphia. Clever whistling solo, and the subject 1 Tim nwmlmra of tho Slmnson Social HAPPENINGS OF NORTH SCRANTON YOUNG WOMEN'S CHRISTIAN AS SOCIATION BRANCH OPENED. The Formal Opening Occtmcii Last Night nt tho Rooms nnd Wus a Happy Affair Gathering Was Representative Rooms Will Re Open Every Evening Horeaftor. Pollco Aro Breaking Up ft Gang of Rowdies Arrested tho Leader, Conrad Miller Social Affairs and Lesser Notes. MINOR NEWS NOTES. Tho work of removing the debris from tho mlns of tho Scranton Street Bap tist church was begun yesterday. A portion of the steeple, which was very unsufo ever slnco the lire, was torn dow n. A high mass or requiem will bo sung in St. Patrick's Catholic church this morning at 9.30 over tho remains of the late James Qulnn.in. interment will bo made ln tho cathedral ceme tery. Tho funeral of the lato Mrs. Jane Williams will be held this afternoon. Services will be conducted at tho First Welsh Congregational church at 2 30 o'clock, and burial will be made ln the Washbutn stieet cemcteiy. The Bertha LaMonto Missionary ho clety of the Washburn Street Presby tia Ian church will meet this evening. Hdo Park lodge, Free and Accepted Masons, held a regular meeting In Ma sonic hall last evening, and worked ln Every evening hereafter und Sun day afternoon the young women of North Scranton who have no partic ular place to spend their evenings will llnd a welcome at 2018 North Main avenue, where three large rooms wero recently made ready and last night weie formerly opened as the North Scranton Branch of the Young Wom en's Christian association. The opening proved to be a happy affair and the attendance was largo and representative. The rooms, which nre In tho front part of a private res idence, situated Just beyond the Pres byterian church on North Main ave nue, wero artistically decorated last night with llovei s and plants. Tho enrly pait of the evening wuh de voted to a short programme. Mrs. E. H. Ripple presided Mrs. L. M. Gates gave a short talk on tho pur pose of tho rooms and addi esses were made by Rev. George E. Guild and Rev. W. Edgar. Solos were sung by Misses Henwood, Smith nnd VIpond. At the conclusion of the exercises coffee and cake wero served. The rooms will be In charge of n general committee comprising many well known young ladles of North Scranton and the work will bo divided. The general charge of affalts will be taken by Miss Savage, of tho central rooms, and the ladles of the parent association will assist at times. Oained Flesfli and Strength Dr. R. D. Falrex, of New Orleans, writes; "I find Johnnn Hoff's Malt Extract to act as a stimulant as well as a tonic. The patient gains flesh and strength from its administration." Johann Hoff's Malt Extract Is tho pioneer and standard haa been sold since 1847. Avoid substitutes, Johann HoII: New York, Berlin, Vienna, Paris. SOUTH SCRANTON. Funeral of Miss Sarah Morrison. Requiem Mass Celebrated by Her Brother at St. Peter's Cathe dral School Deposits. AMUSEMENTS, of "Our Order and Good Citizenship" was lesponded to by Ilrnjamln T. James. The festivities weie closed at 1 o'clock with the sinking of the closing ode of the lodge, "Blessed Be thu 'lie that Blndf." and a benediction by Rev. S. F. Mathews. IMPORTANT ANNUAL ANNOUNCEMENT Today (Monday) We Begin Our Annual Sale of Ladies' fluslin Underwear. The garments offered are the best that good materials, skilled la bor, and refined taste can possibly produce. The stuff that usu ally marks such occasions is NOT here, for while we are bent on offering such values as eclipse anything heretoiore brought under your notice in this city, we aie not prepared to sacrifice our jeputation for the sake of an astounding price ticket display. Every piece ot underwear in the thousands of garments now laid on the bargain counter is identical with those carried in tegular stock, the materials, finishing and styles being in every case the very best procurable. Ladies' Corset Covers Guaranteed to fit perfectly, elegantly gotten up, and even the lowest priced number is not trashy. Prices 6c, I2y2c, 19ct Etc., Up to $1.75 Ladies' Night Gowns The cheapest ones are just as conscientiously made and cut as the most expensive. Money adds to the prettiness and costly adornments, but even the cheapest is nicely trimmed. Prices 39c, 49c, 59c, 69c, Etc., Up to $3.75 Ladies' Muslin Drawers Full umbrella cut, modifications ol the same and standard shapes. The trimmings in some instances are art creations of an expens ive and luxurious nature, and an examination ot the many lines submitted will cause you to marvel at tne ability of the manufac turers totuin them out for the figures asked. Prices 19c, 23c, 25c, 39c, Etc., Up to $2.75 Ladies' White Skirts The skirt styles for the approaching spring are alteady fully deter mined, every skirt offered at this sale meets fashion's requirements. In other words, the cut conforms to the styles in walking skirts that will be known. Ladies who value their appearance in pub lic will not underestimate this important fact. Prices 69c, 79c, 98c, Etc., Up to $4.50 A full line of Ladies' Chemise, Children's and Misses Underwear, Infants long and short White Dresses, Ladies' Children's Apions, etc, will also be offered at bargain figures during this sale, and as the le ductions average from one quarter to one thiid off regular prices, the opportunity is one that few prudent women will allow to pass unheeded dii:d in edwaudsdali:. Mis. Marv M. Jones, widow of the late John M. Jones, who foimerly re rlded In the vicinity of Jackson street and Everett avenue, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Thomas D Thomas, on Church street, Edw aids dale, on Sunday evening at 7.30 o'clock, after a few days' Illness. Mis. Jones was born ln Owentuich, South Wales, coming to this country about fort tlnee yen is ago, and settled In Pitts- ton. Shoitly afterwards she came hero and ie"lded in Bellevuo Heights for ninny jenrs. Dei eased Is suivived by thiee broth els. William D. Daniels, of Chase, Cal , and John and Duld Daniels, of Cali fornia, four dauRhteis, Mrs Jenkln J Jones, of .Mlnei's Mills, Mis. Thomas D. Thomas, of KdwanKdule; Mt Thorn j 11. How ells, of West I'lttslon, Mis. D. M. Daxles, of this cltv; one son, Daniel H Jones, of lykens, I'a., and twent-onp giandchlldrcn and six Kieat-Kiandchlldien. The funeral vur vices will be held at the house wheie she dlid at 1 o'cloi k tomonow nftc noon, and the lemalns will then be borne to the Welsh Const tgatlonal chinch nt PIttston, where the services will be i (inducted. Interment will bo made in PIttston. Mrs. Jones was vety well known heie. and many fi lends will attend the funeial. circle held a meetlnn last evenlnc ln the chuich. The remains of tho late 'Charles Ben nett will bo taken to Forty Fort ceme tery for interment today. Services will be held at the house ln Aswtll court at 9 o'clock this morning. The funeial of Patrick Kelly, whose death occuned at tho home of his sis ter, Mis. James O'Malley, C17 Eynon street, on Friday mornlne, occuned yesterday mornttifr. High mass was sung in Holy Cross church, and Inter ment was made ln the cathedral ceme tei y. The Lowlsvllle Independent club held a meeting at their looms on Luzerne street last eenlns:. The mccttic City Wheelmen will hold a regular meetlnc this evening, when Important business pertaining to the club will be acted upon. The remains of Mr. and Mrs. Bees? Joneh' two-year-old child were taken to Utica. X. Y., yesterday afternoon for inetinunt. Wednesday evening the ladies of the Plymouth Congiegatlonal chuich. un der the supervision of the Ladles' Aid society, will servo a supper from 6 to 9p in , after which ico cream and cake will be served. The quilt which tho Indits have been working on tho last six months, and representing the names of upwatds of ,i50 contributors, will be on exhibition. This will be ono of the most Impoitant features of tho cenlng. The ladles expect to realize a nice sum, which will be applied on the building fund, after which they In tend to present the quilt to the West Side hospital. The funeral of Miss Sarah Morrison took place yesterday morning from her late homo on Stone avenue. Long be fore the remains were removed, many friends of the deceased ln life gathered to look for the last tlmo upon tho face of one who was dear to them, who model and Christian life had gained tho respect of those with whom she came In contact. A solemn high mass of requiem was celebrated at St. Peter's cathedral. Hcv. John J. Morrison, of Towanda, brother of tho deceased, was celebrant; Itev. J. J. B. Feeley, deacon; Itov. J. J. McCabe, sub-deacon; Itev. M. 13. Loftus, master of ceremonies. Many clergymen throughout the dio cese were In attendance out of respect to Father Morrison The pall-beaiers were as follows: Patrick Ruddy, John TIeiney, John Rlchaidson, Michael McGrall, Daniel Langan, Henry Brcnnan. The flotal offerings, which were beautiful and numerous, were can led by Illchard Kennedy and William Golden. Inter ment was made ln the cathedral cemetery. A CADEMY OF MUSIC, "- nUROUNHnR & RMS. Lesstal. II. K. LUNU. Manager. Week of Feb. 20. Dims Matinees Daily, Except Monday ENC1AUUMCNT OP MAUDE HILLMAN Manncement of Wlntlnop O. Sncntny. Prosoutlug a ropcrlorle of plays. BKEAKIXO UP A GAXO. People residing In the neighborhood of the Evangelical church ln Green Bldge Flats have been compelled to frequently complain to tho pollco, ow ing to the dlstui bances caused by a gang of young fellows who teemed to regard neither law nor the Sabbath. Seveial times those fellows were warn ed and driven away from the corners whoie they congregated. Lust Sunday night heroic measures were adopted and the ringleader of this gang, a. fellow named Conrad Mil ler, w as arrested by Patrolmen Thomas and Itodham and taken to the North Scranton police station. Yesterday morning Miller was fined $6 by Alder man Roberts In police court. The police Intend to use similar measures from now on and break up the rowdy-Ism. DIKD AWAY FROM HOME, Leonard Aint, of 1203 Academy street, left heie two weeks ago last Fiiday 10 lslt his daughter. Mis. John Onnsby, at New Albany, Pa., near Towanda, and nothing was heard from him dur ing that time. His wife had expected him to letuin on Saturday last, but she waited In aln Yesterday morning she ieceled a telegram from her daugh ter nppilslng her of the death of Mr. Aint, width occuned Sunday night. Deeeastd suffered for tho past live jears from diabetes. Ho was 69 yeais of age, and was formerly a contractor and builder. Ills wlfo and two daugh ters suivlvo him. The latter are Mrs. Alfied Giotz, of Bloomsbuig, und Mrs. John Onnsby. of Xew Albany. Tho re mains will be bi ought hero today, and the ftineinl set vices will be held at the house tomoirow afternoon at 3 o'clock. Iutci mem will be made In Washburn street eemeten GOIXG TO UTICA. X. Y. Rev. Tomas Neale, jr , who has closed his work heie, will leturn to Utica, X. Y., where he held meetings previous to his coming here. After a week's stay thoie, he will journey to the not them part of Xew Yoik state, thence back to Utlea again. Fifteen candidates weie baptized on Sunday evening ln tho First Welsh Baptist church. DAXCCKS SLUIGH RIDG. The members of tho North Scranton Dancing class enjoved a sleigh ride to Dalton a few evenings ago. Thcio they secured a hall and danced. A cake walk was also held, Mlts A. Malott and W. Robinson winning. Those comprising the party wero the Misses Bessie Lewis, Hattlc Richards, Maggie Thornton, Lizzie Leonard, Cella Davis, Maiy Jehu, Alice Thomas, Dora Davis, Deboiah Powell, Lizzie Davis, Florence Davis, Eva Williams, Carrie Ilelsling, May Davis, Esther Jones, Cora White, Nettle White and Viola Williams, Messrs. Harry Danvers, Joe Williams, Thomas Lewis, X. J. Davis, Frank Baker, Daniel Robinson, Howell Dals, Rufus White, Gomer Richards, John Xowton, Adolph Teldman, Isaac Edwaids, Walter Christmas, Morgan Watklns. "William Bonner, William Robinson. Piof. Harry Taylor prompt ed and Mrs. A. Malott was accompanist. THE FIREMEN'S FAIR. The committee who will have charge of the llrcmen's fair In U1I3 section met at the Xeptune hose house Sunday evening and adopted plans for the work to be done. Stephen Spruks was elected chairman of the committee and Sterling Slmrell, of the Connell Hose company, secretary. The following committees were appointed to solicit funds: Messrs, Knellar, of the Cen turys; Flckus and Boyer, of the Nep tuncs, comprise one committee and Messrs. Donlan and Slmrell, of the Connell Hose company, another. They made a tour of the business houses yesterday and the results were grati fying. A committee was also appointed to secuie a boy to enter the contest for the bicycle donated by Blttenbender & Co. MONDAY NICJMT 'SPECIAL DELIVERY" MATIXBE PRtCnS-10 Cents. EVENING PRICES, 10, 20 and SO Cents. T YCEUM THEATRE, - REIS & DUROUNDOR. Leuess. II. R. LONO, Manager. TuesdayTFeb. 21 Mr. Digby Bell, Supported by Laura .loyco Bell nnd n Spoe lully bclccted (."ompuuj, ln I A. Komsnttc Corned) -Dratim, lrorn the pen of Mrs. l'runco llodfrson lluraelt, au thor of "A Lady of Quality," etc. miCES-25c, 00c, 75cand $1.00. PERSONAL. PARAGRAPHS. Constable Timothy Jones, of Jackson stieet, Is out again after heveial das' illness. Mrs. Byron Slote, Miss Margaret Gibbb and Miss Bessie Slote will leave today for Great Bend, where the latter will leclte at an entettainment ln the evening in the Methodist chuich. Mis. P. T. Stiuppler, of South Main avenue, Is Indisposed. Fied. Xiehter, of Rebecca avenue, re turned jesterday fiom Savannah, Ga., whtie ho has been for the benellt of hi" health. Mr. and Mis. Thomas Jenkins, ot Dodge avenue, aro entertaining DaId C. Jones and daughter Eunice, of Xew York city. Miss Bertha Tobln, of Addison. X. Y., is -visiting her sister, Mrs. Andrew Coyne, of Jackson street. Miss May Jones, of Xorth Sumner avenue, la visiting In Xew York city. William McAndrew, of Xoith Filmore avenue, Is spending a few days with f i lends In West nttston. Mrs. Husted, of Corning, X. '., Is the guest ot Mrs. J. V. Caiey, of West Elm stieet. Mrs. John Cannon, of Luzerno stieet, has as her guest her brother, Charles Muiphy, of Syracuse, X. Y. XXINOOKA. MR. AXD MRS. EVANS ENTERTAIN The lesidence of Mr. and Mis. D. P. Evans, of Hill street, was brilliantly Illuminated on the occasion of a wclal gathering Satuidav evening of trlends who came down from Jermyn to enjoy a slelghilde and visit their friends. Those present were Mrs. James Al len, Mis. Benjamin Moigans. Mis. W. WIvell, Mrs. Tiffany, Mrs. Torchner, Mrs. Benedict, Mrs. R. Evans, Mrs. T. Giimths. Mrs. C. McGinloy, Mrs. J. J. Price, Mrs. D. Thomas, Mrs. W. Hill, Mrs. B. Carter, Mrs. T. Robeits, Mrs. J. Roberts, Mis. S. A. Matthews and Master George Moigans. FUNERAL OF MRS. HANDLEY. Tho lemalns of Mrs. Hannah Hand ley, of Orchard street, were laid to rest yesterday morning ln the cathedral cemetery. A high mass of icqulem was sung at St. Peter'a cathedral, Rev. P. J. Gough. celebrant. The pall-bearers were John Thomas, Patrick and Owen McCann, Michael Tlerney and John Feeney. CARD OF THANKS. Mr. George Neher and members of his family desire to extend their deep est gratitude to their many fi lends and neighbors who assisted them during their recent allllctlon ln the death of Mis. Neher. wife and mother. Friday Fvenlng. February 24, America's Funniest AVoninn, FANNY RICE - YOU WILL LAUail AS YOU MiVKR LAUUIILD BUFORU. -0 -0 In tho Great Laughing Sucocis: AT TUB P.VHRY r",. t- rreiicit WOMAN SHOULD SOB THIS PLAY. Ball (Don't bo misled by tho title ) PRICES-23C, COc 7uc $1.00. MISS BARTHOLOMEW MARRIED. The many friends of Mr. and Mrs. D. Baitholomew, former lesldents of this city, will be pleased and suipilsed to leain that their daughter, Miss Anna Baitholomew. a well-known young lady and at one time a teacher In the publlo schools, was united in marriage to John amTrrnrr Globe Warehouse iitnnHTmfrTw 1 There is a I Class of People Who nro injured by tho two of cof. 3 E fee. Recently thcro has been placed a E in all tho grocery t-tores n new pro- Ej E juration called GUAIN.O, mado of Ej E pure grains, that takta tho place of j coffee j E Tho most dclic&to stomach ro- 5j E ceives it without distress, nnd hut Ej E few can tell it from coflee. a E It does not cost over J as much. 3 Children may drink it with great ben- E tflt. 15 cents and 25 cents per pack- age. Try it. Ask for QKAIN-O. EJ ! Try Grain0 ! E IniUtthstyonnrrocergrfesjouaRAIN'O Es This morning will dawn on one of the most complicated political battbs in Lackawanna township. The Dem ocrats are largely in majority, yet the Independent candidacy of John Neo will mako things Intel estlng and live ly. Xovrr before ln the hlstoiy of the once solid South wus tho situation more perplexing. Thomas Toole, Re publican candidate for school director, Is very popular and fully qualified to fill tho ofllto with credit to his con stituents. Tho funeral of the late John Xallln will take place this afternoon from his lato homo In Greenwood. Intel ment will bo made In Mlnooka Catholic cem cteiy, Tho drawing for tho vuluablo book cosc for tho benellt of St. Joseph's so ciety will tako place on Friday eve ning. . m FIRST COUNTRY DANCE. SOCIAL AND ENTERTAINMENT. The ladles of the Court Street Metho dist Episcopal church will servo supper fiom C to 8 o'clock Wednesday evening. After the supper an entertaining pro gramme will be rendeied, consisting of leading by Mrs. Mills, on 'Washington; vocal duet, by Mr. Fred. Terwllllger; recitations by Miss Claia. Terwllllger, NUBS OF NEWS. News of tho death of Pattlek KUcul- len, foimerly of this side, but recently of Chicago, was received by friends here yesterday. Deceased was a brother of Mertle Kllcullen, of Stone avenue, and an uncle of William Golden, of th( same avenue. Miss Nellie McGuInness, of Crown avenue, entertained a sleighing party from Carbondale, Sunday evening. The Welcome Dancing class will cele brate Washington's birthday with a social at Geimanln hall. The funeial of'Wllllam Schumacher, of Willow street, will take place this afternoon at 2.30 o'clock. Interment will be made In PIttston avenue ceme tei y. At 9 o'clock this morning the funeral of Patrick O'Horo, who died ln the Noith End, will take place fiom the home of his son-in-law, John Metz helzer, on Irving avenue. A high mass of requiem will be sung at St. Peter's cathedral. Interment will be made ln the cathedral cemetery. Miss M. Duddy, of Plains, Is the guest of the Misses Dougheity, of Irving ave nue. At St. John's chuich this evening Lenten devotions will be held. There will be u sermon, followed by benedic tion of the Blessed Sacrament. Daniel Hurley, who fell on Wyoming ONE SOLID WEEK Commencing Monday, Matlnes Feb. aotli Sheridan & Faust's METROPOLITAN BURLESQUERS BIG DOUBLE CO. Extra Mid-niRlit Performance election night, Tuesdaj, Feb 31 tompleto election returns announced from tu stnuo Doors open eccoml performance lip. ill Curtain risen 11.15. Scats now 011 sale. Mjrtle Mills and Master Ronald Claik. A phonograph will boused during the avenue and fractured his leg, will be evening. Theie is no charge for au- abje t0 bQ about In n shoit time, mission to the entertainment, anu ice cream will be served during tho even ing. The ladles will charge only fifteen cents for the supper. All are Invited, r Accept no tmltiUon, uniwnmiiiiimiHiimt. To Be Given by the Idederkranz at at Music Hall. A committee of arrangements com prising Cleorso Koch, G. Nelson Teets, Victor Wenzel and Charles Bechtold are busy picparlng for tho country danc.j which will bo conducted by tho Scran ton Lledcrkrunz at Music Hall, Tues day, Maich 7. next. It will bo the Hist ono of Its kind ever given by this popular society und It Is Intended to mako It a par with other uffalm given by them. TOLD IN A FEW LINES. Joseph Williams has letuined fiom a weeks'1 visit among Wllkes-Barre friends. George Dlckerson has returned home from Xew Jeisey, where he was re cently called by the death of his father. Mr. and Mrs. Saunders, of Wllkes Barre, called on their son, Dr. Saun deis, of Main avenue, Sunday. Roger Moran, of Cayuga street, Is seilnusly III. Miss Katherlne Wambold, of Ontario, Canada, la visiting fi lends on East Maiket fetreet. Miss Anna Hcaley, of Market stieet, Is entertaining friends from Bingham ton. Muses Nellie Heffron and Mary Foy, of PIttston, spent Sunday with fi lends hete. The sidewalks on North Main ave nue, below tho Armory, became so badly Hooded with water yesterday that tho residents had to build a plank walk on blocks to travel along thcie. Tho funeral of Mis. M. M. Vaughn wus lu'ld fiom tho Methodist thurch yesterday afternoon, tho Rev. William Edgar officiating. Interment was made In Diuimoro cemetery. REf.EDY FOR THE GRIPPE, A rrmedy recommended for patients ntlllcted with the Grlpim Is Kemp's Hal ham, which Is especially adapted to dls eiiHOH of tho throat and lunu'H. Do not wait for tho first symptoms of tho (lis. ciiho, but get a bnttlu today and keep It on hand for uho tho moment It Is needed. If neglected tho, grlppo has 11 tendency t.. 1 ire .11 nncimnnlii Thn HnNmn pre vents this by keeping tho cough loouc. All drucL-lsts sell the Balsam. An Honest Medicine for La Grippe. George W. Waitt, of South Gardiner, Me., says: "I havo had the worst cough, cold, chills and grip and have taken lots of trash of no account but profit to tho vendor. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Is tho only thing that has done any good whatever. I have used one E0-cent bottle and the chills, cold and grip have all left n-e. I con gratulate the manufactureis of an hon est medicine." 1-or sale by all drug gists. Matthews Bros., wholesale and retail agenU. QUEEN BIDQB. F W. Ackerly left yesterday for a three months' business trip In tho west ern states. A son has come to brighten the homo of Mr. and Mrs. c. .-u. mms, 01 e pouso avenue. The Infant child of Mr. and Mis. W. H Lanyon. of Honesdale stieet. who died Satuidav of membmneous croup was bulled yesterday afternoon at 2.J0 Robert Ward, of Jadwln street, Is confined to his residence with the grip Claude Pratt spent Sunday with f 1 lends In Waverly. A Melgh load of young people from No. iS school went to Elmhurst last evening. Most of the sewer basins on Capouso avenue nro blocked, causing tho water to oveiflow the sidewalks and the street Is llko a small creek. In the monthly report of tho llbrailan of tho Green Uldgo llbiary It was htated that 1,057 books wrro tuken out and 253 books weio taken out of the eon tial dty llbraiy through this dtsti Unit ing station. This was a great Incieaso over tho month of December. Many patrons of thu Albright library aro find ing out the advantage of the Gieen RIdgo llbraiy as a distributing htatlon. During the past year lr0 new books, were placed on the llbiary shelves and all the dally papers ind latest mag azines ato to be found in the readinc room. Tho pupils of No. 2$ school will hold j. peace celebration, today. Piofes-sor II L. IJurdlck, principal ot tho school, will hio chargo and the following programme will ha crten: Tableau, Thirteen Original States Thirteen Young Ladk-s Singing Tho School Recitation, "American 1-l.ig. Edna Johnson Responre, "Our Flag Is There." Thirteen loung Mdle Selection fiom Washington's InauB- uial Address William 1'osUr Singing. "Columbia the Gem of tho Ocean" S hool Admission of New State. Thlrtj-two Hos Instrumental Duet, Misses Grace and Bessie Slackhoii"o Peaca Quotations From Abraham Lincoln .Martin Jorduii Prom Roger Walcott .Wlllald Jcnkim Fiom Benjamin Pianklln. Pred GuiihU'r Chorus. "Ring Out, Wild Bells.' Nino Young LaUU"! Essay, "Washington the Boy," Ueorgo William Break Instrumental Solo ... Miss Hazel Hes!r Singing. "Mardl Gras" . ... SchoU Es.a, "Washington the Soldier Ml-s He' n Lu a History of the I.lbertj Bell. Eighteen Young ladles Instrumental Solo ... MIh Mabel Jajno lSsny. "Washington, the Pieldent ' Miss Grace Maddocka Mooting of tho Ambassadors Hi 1 aid No 1 .... Miss Yiilamle K Ilium Herald No 2 . Miss Hazel Howler Ambi-Midorn Fiench Iiowaid Cobb; Geim in. 1'ied Ounster; Russian How ard Gardner, British. Ellcry Burns; United St.itrfc. Robert Piltchard Singing. "Amoilca" Sehool Flag Salute. A large attendance of prhato clt'zom nro leijuiMod to call at Manners l'liar mac when In need "f a tonic in conuI isremo fiom nn Illness. Emulsion of Cod I.Ivor OH with Hpophotpliit(M Is one of thn best lung Htiengthcnors and tip uclUirs known. Large dollai size, Wc. 3IAXXKRS' PHARMACY, 920 Urccn UIiIkc Street. MADE: !ViE a man AJ AX TAULIiTS POSITIVELY UUKB fc ory, Impotence Rloepleimei, ete . ctaal r by Abusa or othtr icmm and Inilr tJCVainUn: mtL c rot loo ft. Thru quickly ami surcitt rT rMtore iitw Vltaiu id old or ronnj. and ma maaioniuar, uu mefl or mtrntf r, rjeTtnt Inianttr ant Conwmptloa If i Their oe fUowb la mod lite fmprott Recta a CUltE wherq all other fll Id. ftflnc the irt nu I no AWx Tutleti. Tby hate cared thousand! and will euro you. Wat (?e apo Itlro written guaraatea to effect a cure Cl TQ itx jachoawor refund the money. PrteaUv wl wipar japh aciaaei mnimt. ?r U lines (full treatment) lor $2-fc. ackaaei oretx titiea (lull treatment lor I-w. vt ie.ll. in plain wrapier. uinn receipt of price. Circular AJAX REMEDY CO., "X'fc' For sala In Bcrantcn, Pa., by Matthews Bros, and 11. C. Sandertcn, druggists. I
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