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THE SCRANTON TRIBUNJ3- WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 2, 1899.
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EVENTS OP DAY IN
WEST SCRANTON
LETTER PROro" JOHN SILCOX, A
SOLDIER IN CUBA.
Received by Rev. Thomas de Uruchy,
of tho Jnckson Street Baptist
Church Mp.rrlngo of Harley Ens
line and Miss Jennie Harris Fu
neral of Brooks Bass Woman's
Relief Corps Social General News
Notes and Personal Paragraphs of
Interest.
Nov. Thomas do Grucliy, pastor of
tho Jacktou Street Baptist church,
received a letter a few days ago from
John Sllcox. n member of Company C.
Fifteenth United Stales Infantry, stu
tinned at Puerto l'rlnclpe, Culja, In
which he nays all tho Scranton boys
in the regiment are well.
Ho snys there la im church to bo
to where he Is and the Cubans arc
hard to understand when engaged In
conversation. His company Is sta
tioned In the barracks that was for
merly used as a hospital by the Span
lards. The Cubans are a dirty people, Mr.
Sllcox says, and there Is need of mis
sionaries there as none are dolus ser
vice among them at present. They
have a number of women nurses In the
hospitals and good care Is taken of
the sick soldiers.
A band concert Is one of the nleus
tires enjoyed every evening, nnd on
the fourth a general celebration was
held. The olllcers put up $100 for tho
enlisted men to contest for and a dis
play of fireworks wis one of the It a
tures. Fully twenty thousand people
witnessed Ihe display.
Itegardlng the yellow fever scare,
the writer says the doctors think the
disease has broken out there, and the
soldiers are not permitted to leave
the barracks. Sllcox expressed the
belief that his regiment will return
to the states and bo sent to Manila
befor3 long.
KNSUN'E-HAUTUS NUPTIALS.
Hnrley A. Rmdlno, mnnnger of the
Fulton market on Penn avenue, nnd
Miss Jennie Harris, of Jackson street,
were married at S.30 o'clock last even
ing nt the home of Tlow Thomas do
Grucliy. on Jackson street. The cere
mony was performed In the parlor be
neath the national colors, which were
prettily draj ed. Charles Hone and
Miss Cassle James accompanied tho
couple nnd stood up with them duiing
the ceremony.
The bridal party was afterwards
dilven to n newly furnished home on
North Hyde Park avenue, where a re
ception was tendered them by n party
of young friends. Af'ter a wedding
supper was served Mr. and Mrs. Kns
llne left for a two weeks' trip to New
Paine's Celery Compound 75c
Pinkhnm's Compound 70c
Pierce's Golden Medical Dis 75c
Mellon's Food 38c and 55c
GHOKGH W. JKNKINS'.
1 01 S. Alain Avenuj
Usually means a peremptory demand
to vacate the premises, . That's ex
actly what we've done with
Shirt Waists, Separate Skirts,
Children's Suits and Parasols
They've got to get out AT ONCE
and you've got to do the moving. Of
course we'll pay you handsomely for
your trouble, but if you want to get
the cream of this deal you'd better
come quick for the terms and condi
tions will not be changed again this
season, and the selection grows
smaller daily.
Separate SkirtsIn all the latest fads
and fancies for summer wear at half
price or maybe less.
Liadies' Shirt WaistsAre now ar
ranged into a few lots eached marked
'" at a big bargain price.
Children's DressesBeautiful garments
i of high degree and artistic excellence.
I .-$6.00 suits at $2.98 each.
ParasolsAnd Sunshades for ladies and
vrw; children. The assortment is mag
: . nificent, while prices have been chop
iy ped down to a point bordering on the
".ridiculous. See them. They'll sur
f:v prise you.
Globe Warehouse
York, lioston nnd tho Thousand
Islands,
FUNUttAt. OF UltOOKS I3ASS.
The funeral services over the re
mains of the luto llrooks Haf.s were
held nt tho family residence on Jack
son street yesterday afternoon, and
were attended by many Grand Army
men nnd others, llev. L. It. Foster,
pastor of the Sumner Avenuo Presby
terian chutch, was In charge and n
quartette composed of Mrs, Randolph
Jones, Miss Vie Jones, Philip Warren
and David Stephens sang hymns.
The pallbearers were from The ranks
of Colonel Monies' post nnd the Union
Veterans' union. Interment was made
In tho Washburn street cemetery.
WOMAN'S REMKF CORPS.
The social held nt the home of Mrs.
Randolph Jones, 011 Jackson street,
last evening under the auspices of tho
Women's Relief corps, No. CO, of Lieu
tenant Ezra S. C.rlllln post. CI. A. It.,
was attended by u large gatheiing.
Violin nnd piano selections wore con
tributed by Mrs. E. L. Walters nnd
daughter. Irma, nnd Thomas Allen
sang several humorous songs. Th's
quartette from (Irlllln post also sans
Kevctal numbers.
The affair was In charge of the exe
cutive committee, composed of Mr3.
Randolph Jones, chairman: Mrs.
Thomas H. Allen, Mrs. A. E. Strong,
Mrs. Edward Hand. Mrs. John Loiimla.
Mrs. Fred Wnrner, Mrs. Harriet Unllcy
and Mrs. Fred Amsden.
GENERAL NEWS NOTES.
The executive committee of the First
Raptist church will meet this evening
after prayer meeting to consider tho
plans for the proposed new church.
The meeting will bo held In the Welah
Raptist church.
Arthur Clemett, of Academy street,
who was Injured by falling from T.
M. Miller's house on Washburn street
last Saturday, Is rapidly recovering and
will bo around In a few days. No
bones were broken by the fall. .
George Nichols, son of Mr. and Mrs.
Richard Nichols, of Lafayette street,
who had made arrangements to return
to Newport News yesterday, has been
detained by his parents owing to the
reports of yellow fever in the south.
Patrick McAndrew, of 1133 Luzerne
street, was arrested last evening by
Constable John Lance on a warrant
Issued by Alderman Moses at the In
stance of his wife. He will bo given
a hearing this morning.
A young son of Peter Ross, the West
Lackawanna avenue hotel-keeper, was
run down yesterday by one of J. D.
Williams &. Rrothers' delivery wagons
and slightly Injured.
Edwin Jones, tho young son of John
J. Jones, of Archbald street, fell off
the stoop of Evan Evans' residence
on South Main avenue last evening
and fractured his right arm nt tin
elbow. Dr. Roberts was called and re
duced the fracture.
Demetrius Ellas C. Vlshonoff, n.
Greek gentleman frcm Macedonia, will
appear In the native costume at the
Sumner Avenue Presbyterian church
this evening, when the weekly prayer
meeting will be held.
The olllcers of the Allls Mission
chapter of the Epworth League will be
Installed this evening by Rev. J. B.
Sweet, of the Simpson Methodist Epls
copal church.. The meeting will bo
conducted in the building on Koyser
avenue, and will be attended by mem
bers of the Simpson chapter.
The funeral of the late Conrad
Quit
Trnub will occur this afternoon nt 2.30
o'clock from the house, 610 West Lin
den street. Interment will be tnado
In Forest Hill cemetery.
A purprlRo birthday party was ten
dered Miss Emily Evnns at her homo
on South Main avenue Monday even
ing. A largo number of young people
were present. Flashlights were taken
of the guests.
Miss Ruth Reddoe, daughter of Dr.
and Mrs. H. CI. Reddoe, entertained
friends nt her homo on South Main
avenue, Monday evening In honor of
her guest, Miss Collins, of Salt Lake
city.
Miss Margaiet Olbbs has been up
pointed prlnclpnl of the kindergarten
to be connected with the West Scran
ton schools.
Tho organization of miners recently
established nt the French roof hall,
will hold another meeting this even
ing. Joseph Rlellelsky, of Continental
Hill, employed as a laborer In the
Archbald mine, was badly hurt while
at work Monday by n lump of coil
falling on him.
Tho Continental Mine Accidental
fund will run their nmuml excursion
to Fnrvlew on Saturday, when a large
crowd will accompany them.
PERSONAL PARAGRAPHS.
Misses Jennie Hed'loe and Martha
Vaughn were among the Atlantic City
excursionists who left yesterday.
Miss Jennie Noth, of Lafayette
street, haa returned from Ocean Grove
and Philadelphia.
Miss Jennie Howell, of Scranton
street, has returned fiom Atlantic City
and Is conllncd to her homo by Ill
ness. Misses Annie Thomas, of Academy
street, and Jennie Jenkins, of South
Hyde Park avenue, left yesterday for
a few weeks' sojourn at Mt. Pocono.
Mr. and Mrs. David J. Davis and
son, George, of South Hyde Park ave
nue, will leave today for Lake Ariel,
where they will spend tho remainder
of the summer.
Harry Relnhart, of Sixth street, and
Fred Strong, of South Main avenue,
are promenading the board walk at
Atlantic Cltv.
Miss Cora Williams, of Catasauqua,
Is the guest of Miss Nettle Ellas, of
AVashburn street.
NORTH SCRANTON NOTES
Funeral of Mrs. Ellen Wagner from
Her Late Residence on Cusick
Avenue Other Notes.
The funeral of tho late Mrs. Ellen
Wagner was held yesterday from her
late residence on Cusick avenue. At
0 o'clock a high mass of requiem was
celebrated at the Holy Rosary church.
Tho church was crowded to the doors
with the many friends of the deceased.
Interment was made in the Cathedral
cemetery. The pall-bearers were
John, Peter, Andrew, Michael and
William Campbell and P. J. Brennan.
SOCIAL EVENTS.
Monday evening Mr. and Mrs. James
J. Flynn gave a reception to a number
of their friends nt their home on War
ren street.
Mr. nnd Mrs, Daniel Reese gave a
reception to their Intimate friends at
their home on Parker street last even
ing. Singing and music was indulged
In and at midnight refreshments were
served. A very pleasant evening was
enjoyed by all.
TOLD IN A FEW LINES.
Hyde Park encampment conferred
the Golden rule degree on several can
didates last evening.
Anthony Neary, of West Market
street, was injured while alighting
from a train on the Delaware, Lacka
wanna and Western railroad last
evening.
An echo meeting of the Detroit con
vention was held by the Christian En
deavor society at the Dutch Gap Mis
sion Sunday school last evening. A
very large audience was present and
a very interesting meeting held.
The First Welsh Raptist church,
Wayne avenue, last Sunday voted its
pastor, llev. W. F. Davis, a vacation
for three weeks. Mr. Davis will
spend the time visiting Danville.
Lindsay, Johnstown and Pittsburg, In
this state, New Philadelphia, Canal.
Dover, Cleveland and other places in
the state of Ohio,
Thomas Ford, assistant Inside fore
man of one of the mines at Nantlcoke,
and his wife, are visiting over Sunday
at the home of D. R. Griffiths, of Wil
liam street.
PERSONAL MENTION.
Mrs. James Thomas, of Edna ave
nue, returned yesterday from a week's
stay with friends In the country.
Mrs. Frank White and daughter,
Rlanche, of Oak street, left yesterday
for a week's stay with friends in Pitts
ton. Miss Maggie Davis, of Lindsay, this
state, and Miss Sarah May Howells,
of Taylor, were the guests of Rev. J.
A. Evans, of Warran street, yesterday.
Certon McKeehan, of Newark, N. J.,
Is visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs.
H. II. McKeenali, of Jones street.
William Powell has accepted a posi
tion In Chappell's store.
Mrs. George Gamble, of Toronto,
Canada, is the guest of her brother,
James Morgan, of Amelia avenue.
Miss Annie Edwards and Miss Jennie
Lewis will leave today for a week's
vacation at Lake Wlnola.
Miss R. Flynn, of Shenandoah, has
returned home after a week's visit with
Miss Margaret Thornton, of West Mar
ket strt.
Mrs. John Cullen, of Rellevue, Is tho
guest of her cousin, Mrs. Jumes Dona
hue, of West Market street.
Mr. and Mrs. James J. Ilannon, of
1508 North Main avenue, are rejoicing
over the arrival of a son.
Mrs. Mary Thomas, of Wayne ave
nue, returned homo yesterday after
spending a few days In tho country.
Messrs, J. W. Hennlwuy, of Now
Haven, Conn., I. II. Innls, of Wilkes
Rarre, and Lloyd Ralley, of Phila
delphia, insurance ndjusters, are In
specting the damages done by tho Au
ditorium fire.
Mrs. G. W. Davis, of West Market
street, will leave today for a few weeks'
sojourn at Lako Wlnola.
-Miss Maud Powell, of Wayne ave
nue, has returned nfter a week's visit
with relatives In Ashley.
DRINK GRAIN-9
after you have concluded that you ought
not to drink coffee, It la not a medicine
but doctors order it, becuuse It Is health
ful, Invlgorntlng nnd appetizing, it Is
made from pure grains und has that rich
seal brown color and tustes like the finest
grades of roffeo and costs about 'i as
much. Children like It and thrlvo on It
because It Is a genuine food drink con
taining nothing but nourUhment. Ask
your ctocer for Graln-O. tho new fond
1 dxink. U fend 25a.
GATHERED IN
SOUTH SCRANTON
SAM MOTT CAUSED EXCITE
MENT ON CEDAR AVENUE.
Mnrrlnjjo of Miss Mary Wetter nnd
John S. SUlman. In Sacred Heart
Church Big Jollification Tonight
iu Celebration of tho Beginning of
tho Work of Constructing tho
Sower News of tho Societies of
This Part of the City Sauquolt
Mill Excursion.
A lively nnd somewhat of an excit
ing tttne occurred on Cedar nveuuo,
near Alder street, about C o'clock last
evening.
Sam Mott, of this side, is a carpen
ter by trade, and Is in the ranks of
the members of his craft now on strike.
Samuel hud Just emerged from a saloon
when two tinners with their kit of tools
came along.
Sam gave a very ugly look nt the
men, which they saw, and Interpreting
tho meaning of this glance, they said:
"Oh, you needn't look, we are as good
as you."
This statement was too much for
Sam and ho disputed tho sentiment In
very picturesque language. The tin
ners resumed their way, followed by
Mott, who kept up his tirade. No blows
were struck.
WETTER-SILLMAN NUPTIALS.
Miss Mary Wetter, of 318 Willow
street, was married to John S. Slllmun,
of 110S Prospect uvenue, last night. The
ceremony was performed at 8 o'clock
at the Sacred Heart Catholic church on
Prospect avenue. Rev. A. Lyhowitz,
the pastor, officiated.
Misses Jennie Rogers and Mary Gaf
fel were the bride's attendants. John
Lapatka and John Youngkowsky were
the groomsmen.
The bride and her maids were at
tired in becoming costumes. At the
conclusion of the ceremony the party
retired to the home of the bride, where
tho reception to friends and guests was
given, Mr. Sillman Is a cigar manu
facturer and a prosperous young busi
ness man. He and his wife are promi
nent and leading young Polish people.
They are highly regarded, and have
the best wishes of many friends. Their
residence will be nt 1108 Prospect ave
nue, where they will commence house
keeping today.
ABOUT THE SEWER.
Work on the sewer went on splendid
ly yesterday, much progress being
made. Contractor Coons Increased his
force of men from fourteen to thirty.
A gang of bricklayers will be put to
work this morning.
The committee of leading men who
worked so hard for the sewer, as was
noted In this column yesterday, de
cided to have a monster celebration
tonight In honor of the commencement
of operations on the Improvement.
The Ringgold band will head n pro
cession of the Joyful citizens who will
parade the principal streets of this side
currying banners with fitting Inscrip
tions thereon. Later a banquet will be
a feature of the programme. The
spread will be laid at Peter Kuehner's
hotel on PIttston avenue.
NEWS OF SOCIETIES.
Century lodge, Knights of Honor,
will meet In regular session at Storrs'
hall, on Alder street, tonight. Every
member is urgently asked to attend.
Inasmuch as matters of vital Interest'
will be discussed and acted upon.
The regular meeting of Century Hose
company will be held at the quarters,
Friday night. This will also be an im
portant session, and a complete at
tendance Is desired.
Comet lodge. Knights of Pythias, met
at Hartman's hall last night.
The Scranton Saengerrunde held Its
usual monthly meeting last night. The
committee which had In charge the re
cent excursion of the society made .1
partial report, which showed the event
wns a huge success,
Neptune Engine and Hose company
will meet at tho hose house Monday
night next.
SATTQUOIT MILL OUTING.
The annual excursion of the em
ployes of the Sauquolt silk mill will be
run to Lake Ariel a week from Satur
day. This event will be the yearly
holiday for the company's two thou
sand, live hundred hands. Tho man
agement each year gives gratis an out
ing to the employes,
Superintendent Davis Is busily en
gaged in arranging the many details
Incident to a complete success of the
affair.
NURS OF NEWS.
Tho little daughter of Lorenz Ilaber
stroh, of Cedar aenue, while playing In
front of her home last night, was run
Into by the large St. Dernard dog of
Hotelman Charles Kaestner. Tho paws
of the dog, a very quiet and kind anl
mal, scratched the child's face when
she fell. Dr. Kolb wus called, but his
services were not needed, the girl being
more frightened than Injured.
Tho Ladles' auxiliary to Rrancli 23,
Ancient Order of Hibernians, will con
duct an Ice cream social and dance at
Pharmacy hall tonight.
Patrolmen Roland, Haggerty and
Quinnun, who have been doing duty In
the central city tho past three months,
have been transferred to this side.
Patrolmen Gescheldle, Jones and Fla
herty have been changed to tho central
city beuts,
Mrs. Anna Hersch and daughter,
Miss Rose, of New York city, are guests
of Mrs. Fred. Miller, of PIttston ave
nue, a sister of the former.
AVIlllam Rndcr, the central city hotel
man, has returned from a visit at
Munch Chunk, accompanied by his
cousin, Philip Rader, who will visit
hero for several weeks,
L. II. Zlmmcr, of New York city, has
returned from a visit with his son,
Louis JSImmer, of the Casey & Kelly
brewery.
Sterling Slmrell, permanent man nt
tho William Council Hoso company,
and his family are visiting at Lake
WInolu.
Gomer Jones, of Humphrey's phar
macy, has returned from his vacation.
Miss Louisa Sq'ulers, of Philadelphia,
Is visiting her parental home on PItts
ton avenue,
Alderman Donovan will conduct police
court this month.
Ex-Recorder of Deeds and Mrs.
Charles Huester, Mr. and Mrs, Peter
Rosar, sr Hon. John Scheuer and
Georgo Scheuer spent yesterday at
Sand lako In Wayne county.
Emit Herbster nnd Harry Jones spent
Monday at Wyoming.
Mallcarrlcr Leopold Jollier has re-
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Table damask
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and outing flannels
Dig bargains in every one of the above. All at half price some of them at much less.
Remnants of tabic dnmask at about half price Fifty or sixty remnants to choose from
bleached and unbleached a quality that sells for fifty-nine cents a yard in lengths of
two and a half yards. Special anniversary price, per length 75C
Dollar a yard quality In lengths of two and a hall yards, bleached table da- -.-,
mask, per length p 1 .23
White outing flannels One case i White outing flannels One case . i
of the 7c quality at OC of the 8c quality at 4aC
for 10c quality . for 8c. quality Q for 15c and 18c for our 15c
OC of all linen 4C of unbleached oC lawns, dimities 9C quality of fancy
kitchen crash. linen crash. and grenadines. striped ticking.
Four good items in popular priced dress goods
ioc dress plaids at 4j4c Good quality of double fold dress goods in many very handsome
plaids real value is positively no less than ten cents the yard very suitable for children's . 1
school dresses. Sale price 4-?C
i2c grade of dress plaids at 6c Several thousand yards at the price. Some 15 hand- ,
some patterns, mostly high class plaids real value 1 2 J c. Special OC
15c grade of dress plaids at 9c Very stylish goods, big variety of patterns, value 15c
the yard Special '. y C
Special sale of high class all-wool dress goods Not a yard in this lot that has ever ,-.
been sold for less than 50c, some as high as 75c here at special reduced price 5C
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sumed his duties after a well-earned
vacation.
John Moulter has returned to his
home at Elmlra, after a visit with
IPeter Itosar, the Cedar avenue grocer.
Mrs. Fred. Gratllnc, of Honesdole,
has returned from a visit on this side.
A son was born to Mr. and Mrs.
Thomas H. Kelley, of Prospect ave
nue, Monday.
Chris Neher, one of tho clerks at the
postotllce, is spending his vacation at
Atlantic City.
Pea Coal Delivered, $1.25,
to South Side, central city and central
Hyde Park. Address orders to C. B.
Sharkey. 1911 Cedar avc. Thono 6681
DUNM0RE DOINGS.
Couccil nnd School Board Hold Reg
ular Meetings Teachers' Sal
aries Passed Upon Notes.
The borough council met In regular
session last evening. Nearly all of
the members were present. Health
Officer O'Horo reported cases for In
vestigation on Adams avenue and In
the vicinity of tho Keystone brewery.
The street commissioner was instruct
ed to grade Adams avenue in the vic
inity of New York street.
Mr. Weber, of the fire committee,
reported that the contract had been
awarded for new hose, and a motion
prevailed Instructing the committee to
purchase a twin coupler and a reducer
for the use of the department. Mr.
McCullough, of the building commit
tee, was instructed to purchase ui
lawn mower and rake. The council
was asked to grant permission for the
connection of the Stove Works sewer
with the Sixth ward district.
A petition was also received from
property owners asking the council
to widen the street and 1111 In the cul
vert on Qulncy avenue. The street
commissioner was Instructed to rem
edy tho defects. The request of prop
erty owners nt Nay Aug asking for
the repair of the street nnd bridge In
that section to the borough lino was
also granted.
The report of Burgess Powell was
received, showing a balance In the
hands of the treasurer of $14 for coun
cil and SO for the school board. The
street commissioner was also instruct
ed to repair Prescott avenue. The
borough attorney wns Instructed to
make application to court for the ap
pointment of viewers for the S'-g-'inl,
Third and Fourth sewer districts.
The bill of the chief of police
nmountlng to $181, was ordered paid.
The pay roll of the street commission
er's department wns also approved.
SCHOOIv HOARD MI3RTINO.
Tho regular meeting of the school
board was held In No. 1 building last
evening nnd at roll call Messrs. Web
ber, Kellam, Spencer, Miller, Costello
and MePeek were present. The meet
ing wan called to order at S.15 o'clock
and much business of Importance was
transacted. The minutes of the last
regular, adjourned and special meet
ings were read and approved. On a
motion by Mr. Spencer, the members
considered the salaries of the teachers
for the coming year.
Mr. MePeek suggested that the sal
ary of the principal of tho high rchool
be made $00, Instead of $100. The mo
tion was lost, and this started a spir
ited debate. A ball it was taken,
Messrs. Webber nnd MePeek voting
for $90, and Messrs. Costello, Miller,
Kellam nnd Spencer voting for $100
per month.
In flxlns the assistant principal's
salary, tho same difficulty wns en
countered, Messrs. Webber nnd Me
Peek voting $S0 nnd the remainder of
the board voting $SS. The other sal
aries were fixed as follows: No. 12,
preparatory room, $35; No. 11 room,
$45; No. 10 room, $30; No. 9 room, $45;
No. S room, $45; No. 7 room. $35; No.
C room, $33; No. 5 room, $10; No, 4 room,
$40; No. 3 room, $40; No. 2 room, $10;
No. 1 room, $40.
No. 2 school Principal. $60; No. 7
room, $40; No. 0 room, $40; No. 5 room,
$40; No. 4 room. $33; No. 3 room, $33;
No. 2 room, $33; No. 1 room, $33.
No. 3 school Principal, $55; No. 3
room, $35; No. 2 room, $33; No. 1 room,
$30.
No, 4 school Principal, $70; No. 9
room, $50; No. S room, $10; No. 7 room,
$45; No, C room, $40; No. D room, $35;
No. 4 room, $35; No. 3 room, $35; No.
2 room, $45; No. 1 room, $33.
No. 5 school Principal, $50; No. 1
room, $40. ,
No. 6 school Principal, $50; N9 1
room, 35, (
THE LEADER
Scranton Store, 124-126 Wyoming; Avenue.
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No. 7 school Prlnclpaf, $40.
No. S school Principal, $50; No. 1
room, $35.
No. 9 school Principal, $40.
No agreement was reached In fixing
the salary of tho music teacher, and
the matter was laid over until the next
meeting.
MINOR NEWS NOTES.
Colonial council. No. 27, Daughters
of America, will conduct a social at
tho home of Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Cor
rell, on Butler street, Friday evening,
to which the public In general have
an Invitation to attend and a good time
Is assured.
The funeral of Kate Mullen, the 10-year-old
daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
Thomas Mullen, of East Drinker street,
who died Monday after a short Ill
ness, will take place this afternoon at
3 o'clock from the parental home.
Interment will be made In St. Mary's
cemetery.
The members of Dunmore lodge,
Knights of Pythias, are making pre
parations for an entertainment and
banquet In Odd Fellows' hull, Aug. 22.
Invitations will be Issued and onlv
those having them will be admitted.
Cards are out announcing the mar
riage of Miss Maggie Watrous to
Thomas English, both of thl3 place.
PERSONAL MENTION.
Frank Bllckens, of Chestnut street,
and Fred Fritz, of North Blukely
street, are spending their vacation at
Crystal lake.
Patrick Iteagon, proprietor of the
Hotel Cosmopolitan, who has been to
New York city on a business trip, re
turned home last evening.
Misses Hope Pinneli, of West Drink
er street, nnd Bessie Powell, of North
Blakely street, have returned from
their vacation, spend at Lake Under
wood. Miss Maude Ekleberry, of Sycamore,
Ohio, is the guest of Miss Stella Wood
waid, of Qulncy avenue.
John Dreyer has returned to Phila
delphia after a month's visit with his
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Dreyer, of
East Pine street.
Mrs. F. P. Woodward and children,
of Qulncy avenue, are enjoying a
month's vacation with relatives at
Hemlock Hollow.
Miss I.ucretla Snyder and brother,
Chauneey. of Dudley and Sixth streets,
have returned from their vacation,
which was spent In the country.
GREEN BIDOE.
Mrs. Arthur Long, of Jefferson ave
nue, entertained the choir of the Penn
Avenue Baptist church at her home
last evening. A male quartette com
posed of members of the choir rendered
several choice selections and nfter sev
eral solos refreshments wore served on
the lawn.
Miss Susie Swingle, of Capouse ave
nue. is spending a few days In Hones
da'.e. The local Junior Order of American
Mechanics are making preparations for
their outing at Lako Ariel on Aug. IS.
Miss Myrtle Perry, of Capouse nve
nue, is spending a few days at Lake
Wlnola.
Miss Carrie Vlegnrd, of Monroe ave
nue, is spending three weeks at the
Thousand Islands.
We aim to please all who purchase
at our Pharmacy, no matter what the
amount. Call and be convinced. 920
Green Itldgo street.
Mrs. Berllnghoff, of Capouse uve
nue, has returned from a trip to New
York cltv.
Mrs. O. C. Beese. nt Cincinnati, O.,
Is the guest of Mrs. J. Towner, of
Delaware streeet.
E. J. MeNally and family have re
turned from Honesdnle.
Miss Josephine Stark, of Tunkhan
nock, has returned homo after spend
ing a week here.
Lou Swingle, of Capouse avenue, Is
camping nt Lake Henry.
M. J. Kmery, of Penn avenue. Is
visiting relatives In South Canaan.
Bov. W. J. Ford, of the Baptist
church, Is enjoying his vacation at
Cayuga lake, N. Y.
Take your prescriptions to Mnnners'
pharmacy to be filled. We consider
our ability and goods ubovepar.
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The Best Remedy for Flux.
Mr. John Mathlas, a well known
stock dealer of Pulaski, Ky says: "Af
ter suffering for over a week with flux,
und my physician having fulled to re
lieve me, I was advised to try Cham
berlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea
Remedy, and huvo tho pleasure of stat
ing' that tho half of one bottle cured
me." For sale by all druggists. Mat
thews Bros., wholesale and retail
agents-
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- UUROUNDnR & RUIS. Lessees.
11. R. LONG, Manager.
ONE NIOHT ONLY. FRIDAY, AUGUST 4,
A Ilovclatlon In Mlnstrolay.
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An AU-Featuro Cast of
SOARTISTS, ALL STARSSO.
Tho crnndcat spectnrulur tlaale of the pre-i-out
reuturr. '."AN Jo AN IIII.L," In one
act und three .Scenes, V. II. West represent
lugColonol HooHOvelt.
PltlCES '.'.-.c, r.Oc, 75c, SI OO.
SPECIAL THROUGH CARS
TO THE SEASHORB.
Dally (Kxcept Sunday) Via
CENTRAL RAILROAD OF NEW JERSEY
Leave Scranton nt 8. 30 a.m. for Long Branch,
Oc:an drove. Asbury Park, Uelmar,
Spring Lake, Sea dirt, &c.
Returning, leave Tolnt Pleasant at 11.33
n. m. ; Spring Lake, 11.51 a. m.; Ilclmar,
11.5G a. m.j Asbury Park and Ocean
Grove, 12.03 noon; Long Branch, 12.22 p.
m. Arrive at Sctanton at 8.03 p. m. ThU
will bo kept up for tho entire season,
especially for tho accommodation of
families, as It will ennble passengers to
secure and retain comfortable seats dur
ing the entire Journey.
L8VERITA
THE UP-TO-DATE
LITTLE LIVER PILL
I CURES
Biliousnoss,
Constipation,
Dyspepsia,
Sick-Hoad -
acho and Livor
Complaint.
SUGAR COATDD.
Sold by all drupelets
or sent by mall.
Nervlta Medical Co., Cblcigo
Sold by McOurrah & Thomas, Drug
gists,, 20:1 Lackawanna ave., Scranton, I'a.
OBITUARY.
Thomas Mitrtaiigh. an old and respected
tesldent of North Scranton, died at his
home on West Market street nt 11 o'clock
yesterday morning. The deceased was
iti years of ngo and was ailing for somo
time. He has resided in this city for th
Inst thirty years and wns highly es
teemed by his many friends, lie is sur
vived by his wife, one son, Michael, nnd
three daughters. Mrs. William llenrs .
Knthcrlne and Hrldget Murtnugh. The
funeral will take place Friday morning
at 9 oclock. Interment In Cathedral
cemetery.
Mrs. Mary Mcflhmls. of fl.'l Ileech
street, died yesterday afternoon. She Is
survived by four children, Kate. Thomas
and Mrs. W. J. Curalou, of this clt. and
Mrs. J. Walker, or Throop. Funerul an
nouncement later.
Catherine Mullen, tho 11-year-old daugn.
ter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Mullen of
Drinker street, Dunmore, died yesterday
The funeral will be held this afternoon
at 2.M i). m. Interment In St. JIurj's
Catholic cemetrrj.
NATIONAL EISTEDDFOD PRIZE.
Won by Prof. George Marks Evans,
of Wilkes-Barre.
Prof. Oeorge Mark Evans, of Wllkes
Harre, was awarded a prize of flvo
guineas at the national eisteddfod In
Cardiff. Wales, n few days ago. The
prize was for the best part song for
male voices and Prof. Kvans is the
first Welsh-American to capture a prize
at tho national eisteddfod in twenty
seven years.
Dr. Joseph Parry won a prize when
he was a resident of Pennsylvania.
Prof. Kvans Is the composer of tho
musical creation, "The Lord's Prayer "
REDUCED THE BILL ONE-THIRD.
City Controller Howell Said It Was
Entirely Too High.
City Controller Howell yesterday
threatened to hold up another bill
ngalnst the city that ho oon'ddored
excessive.
Itather than have the controller en
ter a protest ngalust It the city's
creditor cut the bill down one-third.
"II B THAT ANY OOOD WOULD
WIN" should be provided with good
health, and everyone who would have
good health should remember that
pure, rich blood Is the llrst requisite.
Hood's Sarsaparllla, by giving good
blood and good health, has helped
muny a man to success,
hb3iS3ISI9b
MOOPILLS