THESORANTONTRIBUMJi-SATURDAY, AUGUST 19, 1899. IMPROVING THE LIBRARY. About ono hundred volumes have been added to the public library within the ptiEt few d.vR. 'they embrace the best of the recent work of ilctlon, to Kethsr with hlttiory nr.O. works on sel enco and art. Tlia Institution merits more than over the pride Carhondall ans take In It. EXCURSION TO AND FROM. About four hundrod excursionists Joined the Foresters of America yes terday and vnt to Shawnesa lake, where a dcllKlitf.il time was had. A poodly number aIrq went to I.i'.ko Ariel with the Junior Order United Ameri can Mechanics. Then about a thou sand r.ime over the davit;' this after- , noon from New York and points along s the Erie. SIXTEEN. TO FOUR. Ilonosdale won the first of a series of five games for a $."0 prize at Alumni park yesterday afternoon. The score was sixteen to one supposed to be a 'dead Issue. Fee and McDonough wore the Carbondale battery. Uurkc twirled for Honesdale. LOCAL AND PERSONAL. William Lindsay has secured a situ 'atlon on the Delawnte and Hudson freight platform. John Forbes, of the Scranton Repub lican, called on Carbondale friends yes terday. Miss MnyGalighan has returned from Elk lake. Mrs. Edward Clarkson has returned from Jtenton. Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Hoyt, of this city, are entertaining Miss Mollle Ackerman, of Sidney. N. V. R. H. Williams, superintendent of the Ontario and Western, left yesterday for California. Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Lathrop will spend Sunday at Crystal lake. C. Churchill, of Philadelphia, former ly a Carbondale merchant, has been Visiting1 friends in this city and In Lenoxvllle. Mr. nnd Mrs. Frank Smith are so journing at Atlantic City. A vltlgraphlo reproduction of the Jeffrles-Fltzslmmons light was given at the Grand last night to a good-sized audience. It will be repeated tonight, Mrs. S. Singer, daughter Martha, Mrs. A. Rich and Miss Edith Frankel returned from Crystal lake yesterday. Miss Frankel will return to New York today. There will be a full dress rehearsal of tho Georgia Minstrel company Mon day night.. M J. Hornn and Joseph II. Gllhool are among those who will go to Sylvan beach today for a week. JERMYN AND MAYFIELD. Walsh lirntliers' elreus, which came to town yestHiday, proved .a great at traction anil ut both the afternoon and evening performances had large at tenranccs. The balloon ascension at 7 oVlnclt In the evening was most suc cessful and the descent of Prof. Me Dade, who left the ballon at a height jf about 1;."00 feet, was most cleverly lone. The eltvus shows at Archbald .oday and is well worth a visit. Alloc, the 11-year-old daughter of I and Mrs. .los'.ph Harris, of Car bondale, former well known residents of this borough, died at 0 o'clock Thurs day evening. The funeral arrrange ments had not been completed last evening, but It Is expected the child will be Interred here and the funeral services will probably take place In St James' Episcopal church tomorrow afternoon. Ttev. Frances Gendall, of Taylor, will preach in the M. E. church tomorrow morning. There Is finite a little Improvement In ihe condition of "Willis Nichol, of Cemetery street, who has been HI for several weeks of typhoid fever. Rev. Thomas Cook will preach In the Primitive Methodist church tomor row morning on "Creation." and In the even'.ng. "Heaven, and Who Are Thc--e.-' Tom Smith has engaged as canvas man with Va!ah Hrothers' circus. Hogarth) band wilt render the fol Jow'ng prbgramme on the Episcopal lawn tonight,: March, "Uncle Sam's Navy." Phillips; overture, "Colossal," T. N. Short: selection "Shamrock Leas." !!. Welch; song and dance, "Sun Flower," J, Hogarth; fantnsla, "Seared Gems," !". Tagson; waltz, "i ortc"," :. Allan; overture, "Even ing TIiour'iiP." J. Frost: medley march, "JM'cns." T. Diwsun; march, "Knler priio." J. ' Hosarth. The St. Agnes gun I il seive Ice crc-mn and cake Jr. th basement of the church and all are cordially Invited to attend. (40) llllllll m ltay En HHV9 Advance OLYPUANT. Lake Chapman, which Is situated about four miles from this place, seems to bo the most popular1 resort for out ings this season, Several purtlcs have picnicked nt the lake In thu last month. DurltitJ August tho Lak" Chap man steamboat will make trips around the lake overy moonlight evening, Tho Chapman house and dancing pavilion nie situated near tho lake which makes It n, delightful summer resort. Mls Jennelto Klr.gstey entertained a party of lends at tho home of her patents In IJlakely Thursday eConlng. Music and gamer were greatly enjoyed for sevarnl hours by tho guests when choice refreshments were served by the hostess. A delightful tlmo was had by all present. Mrs. W. W. Waikli-.f, of Taylor, la visiting Mr. and Mt. T. V. Watklns In Wakely. Tho members of tho Excelsior hose company tendered a social to a number of their friends at tho West End ho tel Thursday. The Knights of Malta lodgo will give a smoker to a number of their gentlemen frlmds In their rooms In tho Sweeney building this evening. Services will be hold at the usual time In tho congregational church tomor row evening. In the evening the pan tor will preach on "The Awakened Church." Rev. John T. Dun, of Scranton, will occupy the pulpit In the Presbyter ian church tomorow morning nnd eve ning. All are welcome. Mies Mnme O'Connor, of Brooklyn. Is the guest of Miss Lucy Farrell. Mr. and Mrs. Horace John and Miss J. H. John, of Taylor, were visitors in town Thursday. Mlsse Mary and Sarah Sweeney arc visiting relatives nt Wllkes-Harre. John Jones, of Nantlcoke, spent Jones, of Lackawanna street' Miss Nellie MeKlovy, of Archbald, who has been visiting relatives here, has returned home. Bernard Levy, of New York, Is "In king his daughter, Mrs. J. A. Shultz, of Lackawanna street. , Mlfs Maria. Hull has returned homo after spending two weeks at Ashley Park Joseph Glnsburg, of New York, Is spending tho week In town. Rev. .1. M. Smoulter, of Rock Lake, was a visitor In town Thursday. "MIesos Mnmlo Burns and Margaret Dixon, who have been tho guests of friends here, returned to their homes In Avoca yeMerdav. Miss Ella Mulady, of New York, la visiting her mother at this place. tayloITnews. Excursion of the Improved Order of Red Men a Grand Success Fun eral Arrangements Church and Personal News. The annual excursion of the Mlnoo ka tribe, No, S17, Improved Order of Red Men which' was conducted to Mountnln Park yesterday, was no doubt the largest that ever left this town. Fully seven hundred people ac companied the outing. The train which conveyed them to that pleasant report were crowded to the utmost capacity. The day was one of much pleasure as a more desirable one could not be expected lor such occasion. The ex cursion returned about S o'clock with a happy but much tired out lot. Tho Taylor Silver Cornet band accompan ied them ami lurnlshed somo excellent mu.le for the day. The funeral of the late Daniel Lew Is will occur tomorrow nfternoon from his late home on Taylor street. Ser vices -v 111 be held In the house by the Rev. Ivor Thomas. Burial will bo made In the Forest Homo cemHery. Tayl'irvlll. lodge, No. C6S, Indepen dent Order of Odd Fellow, will meet In their rooms this evening. Misses Ella HowelN, Gertrude Sim mons, Mary and Drusllla Howells, .Miss Simmons, Margaret Price ana Master Chester Simmons of itendham, have returned from their sojourn to Harvey's Lake. The Joint excursion of the Jr. O. U. A.M. to Lake Ariel was attended by a very large delegation from this town yesterday. The affair was. a grand success and j.Ic:isantly enjoyed. 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Deqkor, of South Scranton, was a business caller here yesterday. Services at the Calvary Bipt.st church tomorrow will be held nt the usual hours, Rev. Dr. II. H. Harris otllclallng. Mr. Brundage has returned homo from Hyde Park where she visited friends. Mlr.s Nettle Mauer who has been vis Itlng relatives here, has returned to her home In Hroklyn, N. V. The following- amusements have been arranged to take place at the excursion of the Old Forge castle. No. 339, Knights of the Golden Eagle, which will be conducted to Harvey's Lake Tuesday. August 22. Prizes as follows: Sweepstake shooting match. 21 yards raise, first prlro $.".00, second prize J3.00, third prize $2.00. Entrance foe $100. Handicap foot race, 120 yards: First rrlze, y.VOO; second prise, $3.00 entrance fee. 23 cents. Other prizes will be awarde to the following con tests: Throe legged race, sack race, ten pin contest, esg nnd spoon rate, quoit match, handicap, and other games. An excellent time Is assured nil who attend. A grand celebration will take place at Old Forge today nnd Sunday In honor of the assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Music will be furnished and balloons will be sent up. In tho evening; a great display of flrcwoiks will be sent off. The congregation of the Nebo Con gregational church, of Rcndhnm, will conduct an Ice cream social this even ing. MHses I-lzzle Davis. Mnttfik Powell and Amelia Caswell went today for a week's vacation to Lake Vinola. Richard, the two-year-old child of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Magg, of North Taylor, died yesterday afternoon after a brief Illness "NEVER BURN A CANDLE AT BOTH ENDS." Don't go on drawing vitality from the blood without doing something to replace It. Hood's Sar saparilla gives nerve, mental and di gestive strength by enriching and vitalizing- the blood. HOOD'S PILLS are non-lrrltatlng, mild, effective. THOMPSON. All roads lead to the camp ground this week. Mrs. E. E. Gelatt- Is spending this week with relatives In Waymart nnd Bethany. C. C. Wllmarth. of the firm of Pick ering. Wllmarth X- Co., was doing busi ness In Blnghamton, Thursday nnd Fri day of this week. Miss Anna Mlller.of Blnghamton, Is the guest of Miss Stella Howard for a few days. Some of our townsmen seem to be known outside of Thompson. L. M. Olllett was put In nomination for coun ty auditor at the recent Republican county convention, while A. II. Crozler reeeivid the nomination for sheriff at the Prohibition convention at Halstead on Thursday. Hon. G. A. Grow's speech at the sol diers' reunion at Lanesboro.Wednesdny. had the old-time ring In It. His scath ing of the croakers for Agulnaldo re minded us of the tlmo ho did such things of the copperheads, so numer ous In Lincoln's day. Miss Llda 'Perry, of Susquehanna, Is spending n little time with Mrs. A. H. Crozler. Miss Lizzie Nugent, of Buffalo, N. Y., has been circulating among her many relatives and visiting her mother for tho past week. Miss Grace Nethcrcott, of New York city, Is enjoying the season with her friends, the Misses Walker, on Jack son street. Several of tho people of Thompson are tenting on tho camp ground dur ing the meetings. There are one hun dred and eleven tents pitched. E. s. Orundall. representing Munn's music store, Blnghamton, Is doing the town and surroundings for muslcnl In struments. He Is a Jolly old soldier, and ho Is enjoying with his wife his sojourn at the Jefferson houte. CM. Shclp, esq., of New Mllford, was shaking hands with Democrats In town Friday nnd saying to them, "I want to be register and recorder." The Lewis Brothers are making need ed Improvements to their barns nnd premises. Rev. Leonard Cole will preach In the Methodltt Episcopal church next Sab bath morning In the absence of Rev, A. D. David, who Is at the Salem camp meeting. Mrs.. Lottie Potter entertained on Thursday her friend of former days, Mrs. Charles Crnne, nnd daughter, of Blnghamton, und Rev, nnd Mrs. P. U. Tower, of Rest Cottnge, Thompson. William Blandln Is erecting n dwell lug for himself on n lot adjoining J. D. Miller, esq. FACTORYVILLE. The grangers' picnic has come, been celebrated nnd passed Into history for the eighteenth time, nnd Is recorded as one of the most successful ones ever held. Tho day was perfect. No acci dents marred the happiness of those who enjoyed being present, and thu crowd I Well, we haven't space enough to mention It, but those who were not there (Hint lived within a radius of twenty.flve miles) wouldn't form a oorporol's guard. Tho West Nicholson Cornet band furnished tho music for the annual event, but the dense follngo of the tiees prevented them from get ting the air to their music, consequent ly It sounded better on the opposite side of the lake. J. H. Harris, LUD., president of Bucknell university, was the principal speaker of tho day, al though other prominent speakers were Introduced, nnd quite a lengthy pro gramme wns carried out. Dr. nnd Mrs. D. A. Capwell nro spending a few weeks at Keystone cot tngc. The Wallsvlllo fair will be held this yeur at Multland Driving park, Sep tember S, 6 7 nnd S. The management expects to hold one of tho most suc cessful fairs that hns over been held there. The premiums are large, and the entries for the races Indicate some good events. A number of our townspeople leave today, and others will go tomorrow, to attend tho Dlmock camp meeting. The Gardner family reunion will be held In Gardner's grove, Friday, Aug ust 25. The band boys nre progressing very nicely under the leadership of Mr. De Wltt. The week beginning September 18 they will holda band fair, to be con cluded with a grand street parade, in which five visiting bands will partici pate. Mrs. E. C. Browning, of Sqrantnn, hns been spending the past week with relatives In this place. Undertaker Stanton was called to Starkvlllo yesterday to attend 'the funeral of the late Ira Squlcrs. The Reynolds family's annual re union will bo held In the academy grove on Saturday, September 2. The funeral of the late Mrs. Frances Miller took place yesterday from the residence of her daughter, Mrs. Henry Northup, nt Glenburn. Interment was made In Evergreen cemetery at this place. Paulowna Rebekah lodge, No. r,g, In dependent Order of Odd Fellows, will hold a basket picnic at Lake WInola today. All Rebekahs and their friends are welcome and cordially Invited to attend. The Democratic county convention will be held nt tho court house In Tunkhaunock next Monday, August 21. Mr. Walter Travis was united In mar riage to Miss Mitten, nt the home of Mr. and Mrs. Job Decker, last Wed nesday, August lfi, nt 12 o'clock. The Rev. W. M. Htller performed the wed ding ceremony. Mr. and Mrs. Travis left on the 2.30 p. m. train for a short wedding tour, after which they will re side at this place. Jeweler E. L. Watklns had the mis fortune to lose his pocketbook, con taining $17, Saturday, August R. The Under will be Iflierally rewarded If he returns tho same to Mr. Watklns. About one month ago my child, which Is fifteen months old, had nn at tack of diarrhoea nccompanied by vomiting. I gave It tuch remedies as arc usually given In such cases, but as nothing gave relief, we sent for a phy sician and it was under his care for a week. At this time tho child had been sick for about ten days and was hav ing about twenty-Jive operations of the bowels every twelve hours, nnd we were convinced that unless It soon ob tained relief it would not live. Cham berlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy was recommended, and I de cided to try It. I soon noticed a change for the better; by Its continued use a complete cure wns brought about and It Is now perfectly healthy. C. L. Boggs, Stumptown, Gilmer Co.. W. Vn. For sale by all drucslsts. Matthew Bros., wholesale and retail agents, MOSCOW. Mrs. William Sleberllne Is visiting at Carbondale. Mr. and Mrs. TUltflan. of Jersey city, patents of George Tillman, who wns so seriously hurt last week, ar rived nn Thursday and nro now with him. Willie be lies In a very critical condition yet. every day Improves his chances for recovering unless soma complication arises. The Methodist Ladles' Aid society met at Mrs. Warner's on Wednesday. Nowton Williams took a load from here to Wyoming camp mevtlng on Thursday. The party consisted of Mrs. Charles Snyder and son 'Willie, Mrs. Hoi-nee French, Mrs. J, M. Williams, Mrs.W C. Drake and daughter Lavlna, Mrs George Iregnllas. Mr. E. Broad head, Carrie Broadhend and Rev. nnd Mrs. Bailey. Wet-ley Sehoonover and Leonard Mott drove to the camp ground Thurs dnv evening to hear Rev. P. .1. Cain. Services In the Methodist Episcopal church on Sunday as follows- Preach ing nt 10-r.o n. m. and 7:30 p. m. by the pastor. Class meeting at 11:30 n. w.: Sunday Fchnol nt 2.00 p. m.; Epworth Leag.io at 0:43. clauk's summit. Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Barton and Mrs. R. II, Parker spent a few days at Harvey's lake the past week. While there Mr. Barton was badly bitten by a horse on ono of his limbs. He H -omewhat Improved nt tho present time. The Infant son of Mr. and Mrs. F. H Smith died on Thursday morning, nged three weeks and one day. Interment ut the family plot In Green Grove. Mr. und Mrs, Howard Wolf nnd daughter are visiting In West Abing ton. David Smith and family. William Justin and family and F. H. Smith and two sons attended tho Rlker family re union nt Peter Rlker's, above Nichol- 10 Off I ON Bicycles For Cash X BITTENBENDER & CO, I son, on Tuesday Inst. It will bo held nt David Smith's home next year. Rev. nnd Mrs. C, H. Reynolds nre attending the Wyoming camp meeting. Miss Vina Justin nnd Master Harry Justin are visiting nt West Nicholson. Mrs. C. E. Merrill Is visiting friends nt Snyrc, Pn. Mrs. Byron Lnubshcr nnd two daugh ters ure spending somo time at Del ware Water Gap. Miss Maggie Taylor, of Benton, Is visiting friends here. A Catholic church Is being built on tho Nichols property, near the post-ofllcc. Mil. SMITH SURPRISED. His Fifty-sixth Birthday Celebrated by Many Friends. Special to the Scranton Tribune. Fuctoryvllle, Pa., Aug. 18. Saturday, Aug. 12, the many friends rtnd rela tives of Mi. Edward Smith, of Glen wood, Pn hied themselves from as many homes to the commodious farm house of Mr. Smith, which nestles timong the hills of Susquehanna coun ty, bent upon the purpose of celebrat ing the llfty-slxth year of the birth of Mr. Smith. Tho day wns very pleas antly spent out on tho farm, each one choosing their own recreation and amusement. The little folks especial ly enjoyed the Holds and Invigorating air for their many freaks and frolics. Of course, the menu was an elaborate one and comprised all the delicacies of the season. Games, music, etc., were tho principal features of the day's entertainment. Mr. Jumcs B. Smith, of Factoryvllle, was toast master of the occasion and he was responded to by Mr. O. W. Mason, of Dalton: Mr. M. D. Moot, of Miners Mills, und Dr. C. A. Brlggs, of Factoryvllle. The sub jects were varied and mostly of the .humorous class. As the time np proached for the departure of the many guests for their respective homes, Mr. Smith fully, realized that he hnd Just completed another mile stone toward the three score nnd ten which nro al- loted to man. The guests that were present nnd enjoyed the occnslon were: Mr. (ind Mrs. William Coon, Mr. and Mrs. M. D. Moot, Mr. Edgar Moot, Miss Isabelle Moot, of Miners Mills; Miss Vina Clifford, Mr. Payne Bnrsley, Mr. Arthur Clifford. Scranton; Mr. James Colvln, Wllkes-Barre; Mr. and Mrs. Pearson Hallstead. M. and Mrs. William Smith, Mr. and Mrs. D. C. Glbbs, Miss Frances Smith, Benton; Mrs. John Hallstead, Carbondale; Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Stephens. Miss Jessie Stephens, Miss Marguerite Stephens, Starksvllle; Mr. and Mrs. O. W. Ma son, Dalton; Mr. nnd Mrs. James B. Smith, Mr. Harry Smith, Miss Emma Smith, Dr. and Mrs. C. A. Brlggs, of Factoryvllle; Mr. and Mrs. H. McDon ald, Miss Mildred McDonald, Miss B. McDonald, Mr. Robert McDonald, Mr. Payne McDopald. Mr. Byron McDon ald, Glenwood; Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Green, Lenox, Pa. m ' FECKVILLE. The water wns shut off from Peck vllle all yesterday. A leak In the pipe nt the Riverside was being repaired by the Archbald Water company. As usunl the people were not notified and much Inconvenience was expe rienced by the consumers. Messrs. Davis nnd Graves, of Jer myn, have placed on Lake Chapman o napthn launch nnd cater to pleasure parties these moonlight evenings. Mnnv from this plnco have already taken tho opportunity to nvull them selves of a trip around Lake Chap man In the beautiful little craft. Mr. Harry Catpenter. of Scott, vis ited Mr. Gilbert Taylor yesterday. A large number from this place at tended tho Jr. O. IT. A. M. excursion to Lake Ariel yesterday. The local order of Hentosophs will picnic at Peck's grove this afternoon and evening. Gnrnes of nil kinds. Re freshments and music by a. first-class orchestra. Peekvllle Baptlsti church Rev. J. S. Thomas, pastor. Sunday services at 10:30 n. m. and 7:30 p. m. Morning subject. "The Restgivlng Presenc." Evening subject, "The CertlPcates of Religion." Sabbath school a: 11:30. All are welcome. Remember tho trolley ride to Nay Aug park next Wednesday by the Bap tist Sunday school. The cars leave PAckvllIe opposite the church at 9 a. m. sharp. Fara for round trip, IS cents. The Wilson fire company will attend the picnic and clam bake of the Throop hose company this evening The members will meet nt the hose house nt 7:30 In full uniform. m Deafness Cannot Be Cured by local applications, as they cannot reach tho diseased portion of the car. There Is only one way to cure deafness, and that Is by constitutional remedies. Deafness Is cuiibed by nn Intlnmed con dition of the mucous lining of the Eus tachian Tube. When this tube gets In flamed you have a rumbling sound or Imperfect hearing, nnd when it Is entire ly closed deafness Is tho result, nnd un less tho Inflammation can bo taken out nml this tube restored to Us normal con. dltlnn. henrhig will be destroyed forevir, nine cases out of ten aie caused by ca tarrh, which Is nothing but nn Inflamed cnnilltlon of the mucous surfaces. We will Blvo Ono Hundred Dollars for any enso of Deafness (caused by ca tarrh) that cannot he eurert by Hall's Cu. tiirrb Cure. Spnd for circulars, free. F. J. rjlENKY & CO., Toledo, O. Sold by Druggists. 75c. Hall's Family Pills nre the best. FOREST CITY. John O'Malley, nsslstant superinten dent of the Prudential Insurance com pany, of Cnrbondnle, was In town Inst evening. Thomas Cox, of Vnndllng. wns In town lust evening. Burgess J. W. Williams, of Susque hanna. Is visiting at the home of Fore man John F. Galugher. The qualified Democratic voters of the First ward election district will hold u caucus this evening from 7 to 8 p. m. In MoDonnld's hall, South Main street, for the purpose of electing two delegates to tho Democratic county convention to be held nt Montrose on Wednesday, Aug. 23, and conduct such other business as may properly come before It. Mr. nnd Mrs. S. E. Bonhnm. of Hud son streetT on Thursdny afternoon ten dered a birthday party In honor of the tenth birthday of their daughter, Del la. Those of her young companions who were In attendance were the Misses Nellie and Meta Peterson, Nel llo nnd Lucy Marslnnd, Gertrude Mor gan, Mary Jane, Sudle and Lizzie Mey ers. Louise Hollenbnck nnd Phoebe Butts and tho Masters Carence Evans nnd Haydn and Tommle Morgan. Re freshments were served and a. right royal tlmo wns observed. The sum of JG wns realized by the supper of the Ladles' Aid society of the Presbyterian church on Wednes day evening lust. A .eautlful prolamine hns been prepared by the Christian Endeavor society of the Presbyterian church for tomorrow evening. BOTH PRONOUNCED. INCURABLE Pc-riwia Came to the Rescue and Made Them Strong and Happy. "I was afflicted for twenty years and did not know what ailed me. My hus band employed three doctors, but they did me no good. I took different kinds of medicine, nil to no effect. In 1805 n friend told me 1 had catarrh. I had a bad cough and running nt the nose all the time. I was advised to try Pc-ru-na and I took four bottles. I am now well of the catarrh. I believe Pe-ru-na saved my life. The doctors and all others failed. I cun recommend your Pe-ru-na to all my friends. It Is the best medi cine In the world. You mny use my name whenever you pleuse." Mrs. M. M. King. Dr. Hurtnian's freo treatment for Mrs. M. M. King, Waterloo, N. C. Itcmcmher that cholera morlmi, eholora Infantum, s..mnier complaint, bilious colic, dlnrrluca and dysentery are eocb und nil cutnrrh of tho bowel. Cntarrl; Is tho only correct nuine fur theso iiflectlons. I'e-cu-na Is an iibsoluto specific for tboie ail ments, which u o so common In summer. lr. Hartman, In a pructlco of over forty venr, never lost n. Hlng.o enso of cholera Infantum, dysentery, dlnrrha'n, or clio era morbus, and his only rmedy was Po-ru-na, Those deslrlne further particulars should head for a freo copy of "Hummer ya'arrli." Addrois Dr.llartinun, Columbus.O. OUR BEAUTY DEPARTMENT OF Ruppert's Specialties! BEAUTY IPS IWfiX&M&S&W. &wWw 'fry line. Ruppert's World ARE THE BEST. Tlivy nre Ihe pioneer nt nil complexion, prepnrntloiis.linvlnc been old foi many yearn Ioniser I linn nny ollur. Tlicy nre uaril und rcc iiiiiiiiciidrd Iiy (lie bout people, nnd nlnnn Klve complete ntlnrac llon. '1'1'CV nre the only cniutiif. linttiral licnnllllers, founded on iiclenw 11 llo prlne lilen, I'.veryllilnu nuout llioni Inxplrrn confidence. AIo-luti- proof of lllrill Iiiin Item Klven iiiimherleNH tiinpx Iiy Mine. Itup-pe-'t. No other SperiullKt linn pver c.ivcn ocular demoimtrntlana. Owlnn to These Well. Established Pacts, Wc Give Mine. Ruppert' Remedies Tills WclWBarncd Prominence. EXTRAORDINARY OFFER ! a nOTTLB OP MME. RUPPERT'S FACE BLEACH, $1.65. THIS OFFER IS BONA FIDE AND EVERYONE CAN HAVE A BOTTLE OF THIS WONDROUS FACE BLEACH FOR S1.G5. Madame Ituppert's Face Pleach is not a now. untried remedy. Its use assures a perfect romplevlon. It lias been sold for 20 years longer than nny like preparation and to-day has a larger sale than all these combined Wo nro receiving constantly supplies fresh from the laboratory of Madamo liuppert. No. 6 East Hth street, New York, and they nre par excellence. Book "HOW TO BD BBHUTIPUiV Free. Every caller at this department will be Riven this unique booklet FRfiB. It contains all those little secrets nt the toilet so dear to every woman's heart. We give below a list of some ot Madame Ituppert's Toilet Requisites. Mme. Ituppert's Our Price. Price. Mme. Ruppert's Golden 83c 83c $2.19 83c 43c Hair Tonic given new life to and stops falling hair.. ..$1.00 Mme. Ituppert's Wonder ful Depilatory removes su perfluous balr without In jury to skin In 3 minutes.. 1.00 Mme Ituppert's Cray Hair Rrstnrntivo Is not a dye. but returns gray hair to Its natural color 2. CO Mme. Ituppert's Pearl Knamcl rausos tho skin to assume a girlish loveliness, mainly for evening use 1.00 Mme. Ruppert's White Rose Face I'owder. an cx ciuisite powder 50 ItrniPiiiber, we will rll bottle of AtME. RUPPERT'S FACE BLEACH at - ELMDALE. Salem Camp meetlliK Is In in'ogress with the usual cool ntshts nnd tnorn- Hew Samuel Jlcl.aln, of Shlcksblnny, anil Hew Mr. Kink, of Holll.stervlllo, were callers fit Mr. DwlRlit Htaily'B on Tuesday. Mian Nellie Stanton, of Carbondale, Is visiting her erac'lparents, Mr. and Mrs. Olive Osgood. Mrs. V. It. Xotman and son Donald, of West I'ittston, who have been Kuests of Mrs. J. C. Cobb the past ten days, returned to tUelr homo on Sat urday. Miss Mlnnlo Owens has returned from Cross Forks, Putter county. Her cousin, Miss Nell Owens, accompanied her. C. E. Cmirsen made a business trlji to Scranton this week. Hew Mr. Haas.of Maplewood, was n visitor In town this week. Miss Jennie Foley, of Mt. Cobb, called at F. V. Mcl'eek's last week.. Miss Foley's many friends will be hap py to learn that nftr years of suffer Iiib and Invalidism, she Is becoming stronK and well. Her recovery Js noth ing short of miraculous. Tho whiz of the automobile Is. be coming a familiar sound In this vicini ty. There will be no services held In tho churches here during camp mee(ln. Miss Celestln' Swingle, of Mt. Cobb, spent last Sunday with Miss Hrady. Mr. and Mrs. John O. Hell and son Robert, of Scranton, are guests at .the honie of Mr. and Mrs. Gu Ilenneforth. Mrs. S. K. Cobb und guest, Mrs. Y. II, Notmun, of West I'ittston, spent one day last week with Miss Foley, of Mt. Qobb. J, C. Cobb und Mlsa Gertie Douse chronic catarrh has been tho menns of restoring a great multitude of discour aged, hopeless women to health. The following Is a specimen recently re reived from Mary F, Batholomow.St. Frnnclsvlllc, III. She says: "About twelve years ago I was afflict ed with femnlo trouble (systemlo catarrh.) I doctored with several skill ful physicians, but kept getting worso until I became bedfast, I remained In this condition about two years, un der tho attendance of four physicians. I concluded I would write Dr. Hart man for udvlce. I owe my life to Dr. Hnrtmun and 'Pc-ru-na. My friends nnd neighbors never expected to see me well uguln. I am now able to assist with my household duties. 1 think my recovery Is a surprise to ev ery one who knew me. My appetite was so Poor I could 0 u t scarcely anything; but 1 enn eat any und everything now without pain. I cannot r e c o m in e n d your medicines enough. Caturrh Is the bane or woman-Kina. Nearly every case of so called female complain Is due to catarrh of the pel vic organs. A womnn free from ca turrh Is generally a well woman. Catnrrh of the pelvic organs makes more women miserable than all other diseases combined. For Dr. Hnrtmnn's latest book, on female diseases, address Tho Pe-ru-na Drug Manufacturing Company, Colum bus, Ohio. Sent freo for a short time. A BOON TO ALL WOMEN. sg C a - Renowned Remedies .Mme. Ruppert's I'rlcc. Mme. Ruppert's Almond Oil Complexion Soap; a per fect soap, a combination ot almond oil and wax, not a boiled soap and contains no lye a Our Trice. Mme. Ruppert's World Renowned Face nieach. large bottle, clears the skiu of any discoloration and beautifies tho complexion naturally J2.00 Mme. Ruppert's Egyp tian Halm, n valuable skin food, and used In connec tion with the bleach re moves wrinkles 1.00 Si.fiS 83c $1.65 s Long's Sons pecial Prices ON ALL GRADES OF SHOLS AT THE AUGUST SALE OF ?fe :tdfly MADE ME A MhPI AJAX TABLETS POSITIVELY CUIUS AJrJi'trvou$ Diseases Falling Mini trj, Impotency, Hlorlcunef, etc., cm tod by Abuso or other Kxcesiei and JnCV cretlonf, Then ouUhlu and surelu -7 reitora Lot ltallty la oldor jouoB.snJ niamaarorttudri buttoetsor CD&rrikc rrorrnt InianttT unci UonttunDLlan If Uinr in time, lbclrnne hovrs iaaacdiato fmprovo men1 tad rtlecU a ('Ultli wtiera all other fail Ir- .wn uoTinc ino senuino Ajai xabicif. inoy euro cured thousands ana wlllcuroyo'j. vq oir npo ltltewHtteacniiantno loc!Tctarure En fTO !a scdrBuiuomanaiuna wuicuroyoj, vg oit eachecor refund tho money, frlcauv w wimp rnrkaae, or sli pieces (full treatment) far (2.C0. Bf mill, in plain manner, nron roctiptof rrlrv. Circular '""AJAX REMEDY CO., HiT.,,i"u For sala In Scrantcn, Pa., by Matthews Bros, and II. C. Snnderccn. druggists. accompanied tho Scranton silk mill ex cursion to Iako Ariel last Saturday. Mrs. Jodry. of Scranton, Iuib returned to her home after spending a 8hjjrt tlmo with her niece, Mrs. C. 12." Cow een. . . ' . . ; Messrs. Curtis and Arthur Floroy(if Scranton, spent Inst Sunday with the!(r sister, Mrs. Charles K. Coursen, Marrled-rAug. 9, '89,. Allen. Mack,, of this plaep, tQ Miss Minnie Myer&, 'of Mt, Cobb. &omm ..AStfU. .
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