' "T" - nM " ffr l?- THE SCRANTON TRIBUNE-FRIDAY, OCTOBER 27, 1899. 8 '-f imr"!! ?" " ' EVENTS OP DAY IN WEST SCRANTON CHRISTMAS DAY EISTEDDrOD IN BELLEVUE C. M. CHURCH. List of Competitive Pieces ana Prizes to Be Awarded Marriage of John Burnhnrt and Miss Sadie MorrlBoy. Several Enjoyablo Surprise Bar ties Webster Society Debate St. John's Church Fair Democratic Club Formed Other Items of General Interest. The annual eisteddfod at the Belle vue Calvlnlstlu Methodist church will he held on Christmas day. The com mittee on programme has just Issued the list of competitive pieces and the prizes to be awarded, which are as fol lows: Glee, "Good Night, Beloved" (rinsuttl), prize $.TO. Children's chorus, "I Shall lie Satls ltect," from Gospel Hymns li-G. l'rlze $10. Quartette, "Sin No More," from Gos-pel Hymns 5-G. Prlzo $1. Duct, "In the Starlight," for bass and tenor. Prize $2. Soprano solo, "The Bl.icKMni, from the Songs of Wales. Prize $2, Alto solo, "Never Again" (Cowen). l'rlze $2. Tenor solo, "Only Once More" tl.ohr). Prize $2. ilnritone solo, ''Ivy-CInd ltuln." Prlzo 12.0V. Children's solo, "Not Fur from the Kingdom," for girls under ir years, First prlzo $1; second prlzo ",0c Solo for hoys, "Oh. I hove to Talk with .TiMis." Klrst prize 1; second prize Cue. Solo for men over BO years old. Prize 41. Solo for women over 10 ears old. J'llze $1. A prize of $1 given for the most ne curuti' noting of a melody played hy tho ndtmllcnUir. The names of the adjudicators and otlicers of the eisteddfod will he an nounced later. WEDDING AT HOLY CROSS. John Rurnhart, of Matieh Chunk, and Miss Sadie Morrissy, of Broadway, Uellovue, were married at the church of the Holy Cross, Bellevue, by .Rev. W. I'. O'Donnell at noon on Wednesday. Miss Catherine Morrissy, sister of the bride, and Miss Mary Burnhart, the groom's sister, were the bridesmaids, find William Kerrigan and John Flynn. both of Maueh Chunk, attended the Broom. The btlde was dressed In blue poplin and carried roses, and her maids were nttired In brown poplin. After tho ceremony n wedding dinner was served nt the hnmi! of the hrlde's parents. Mr. and Mis. Burnhnrt left on an ex tended wedding trip and will reside in Mauch Chunk upon their return. at her home Wednesday evening by a number of her young friends. A most enjoyable time was spent by all pres ent. The eucsth were MlFses llhoda Welkins, Elizabeth Williams, Ethel Watklns, Edith Cap well, Lizzie Watklns, Eliznboth Wed dlck, Llllle Schell, Phoebe Jones, Mar garet Sclicit, Lizzie M. Harris, Rachel Lewis, Mabel Thomas, May Harris, Annlo Jones, Murt Seamon, Jennie Ed ward, Llllle Seamon, Ellle Seamon, Lizzie Harris, and Alice M. Spencer. Messrs. Edward Williams, Thomas Lewis, Benjamin Jones, George Schell, Itli'hnrd Weaver, William Harris, W. II. Gilbert, Steven Thomas, Albert Har ris, France JoncH, Arthur Cupwell, Ar thur Williams, Bert James, Archie Ar gust and Thomas Gilbert. YOUNG FOLKS ENTERTAINED. Miss Mabel Hutton, of Jackson streat was tendered a surprise party Wednes day afternoon at the home of her sis ter, Mrs. William Luce, on Jackson street, It being- Miss Mabel's eighth anniversary. A very pleasant time was had by tho little ones and all spent an afternoon of pleasure. Miss Hutton was the recipient of many benutlful presents. Mrs. Luce served light re freshments. Those present were- Misses Bertha Fritz, Mabel Hutton, Esther IFrltz, Hazel Frlant, Amy Lillian Hartley, liertlm Morton, Margaret Fraser, Jes sie Fraser. Helen Sanford, Gertrude Drowning1 and Margaret Pcckens, and Masters Eddie Fritz, Roland Smith, Haword Davis, Willie Fowler, Esdras Hartley, John Dyer and Byron Luce. ley and Sumner avenues, which was opened some tlmo ago. The need of the opening has 'been demonBtrat -d long ago and the thoroughfare Is used nearly as much as Lafayette and Jack son streets. The work should he ')) dertaken before the cold weather sets in. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. The modified plans for the proposed now church building on South Main nvenue, which the members of the First Baptist congregation propose to erect, nro now In the hands of A. 1!. Holmes, secretary of the executlva committee, for Inspection. Several contractors are now figur ing on the plans and bids have been advertised for. They must be hi tho hands of Secretary Holmes by Nov. 10, when tho contract will be awt-deJ. ANOTHER CHILDREN'S PARTY.. Master Harry Bellinger, of North Bromley avenue, gave a birthday party to a number of his young friends Wednesday afternoon. The little guests were agreeably entertained for several hours, und were served r.vlth refreshments before they departed. Those who nttended were the follow ing: Misses Helen Batter, Edith Mere dith, Hilda and Helen Farr, Sadie Fer ber, Verna Plsbing, Helen Corbln, Oille and Grace Wellbaugh, Rose and Mary Coffman and Lily Mnckwerth. Mn3 ters Robert Reyowalds. Paul Eynon, Lawrence Percell, Ben and Will Mere dith, Robert Farr, Austin, Clayton and Clarence Fraunkfelker. SEVERAL iU'RPRISE PARTIES. Miss Sabimi J.ine?. of North Filmore avenue, was tendered a surprise party Uwanta Good cough remedy, take Du lours French Tar. For Sale at GEORGE W. JENKINS'. ioi S. Alain Avenue DEMOCRATIC CLUB FORMED. A meeting of Democratic voters was held In Co-operative hall last evening for the purpose of effecting permanent organization. Nicholas Burke was temporary chairman. A large number were present. An effort will be made to secure permanent quarters for the club. William Gurrell was elected president. Speeches were delivered by Hon. John P. Qulnnan, M. D. Flaherty, P. W. Costello. John J. Durkln, William H. Roe and others. Much Interest was manifested In the organization and some well known men are In thr ranks. SURPRISE PARTY. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Rober.'j, of Snyder avenue, Bellevue. werj ten dered a surprise party by a number of friends at their home Wednesday evening. A large party was present and pastimes Incidental to eu.ih occa sions were indulged In. R'frwhm.'nts were served at n seasonable hour. One of the pleasant feaMttes .f thf occasion was the presentation to Mr. and Mrs, Roberts' children of a beau tiful upright piano. Several selections were played during the evening by musicians present. GALA DANCING CLUB. One of the most popular social or ganizations In the city Is ft; Oala Dancing club, which holds weekly as semblies In Mears' hall. The orsnnlz atlon is managed by several well known young men and the patron are from every section of the city. A feature of their meetings h the provisions made for good music. In conforming with the established cus tom, the club has engaged six pieces of tho Lawrence orchestra "jr this evening. The membership Is .-aplHIy Increasing as a result of this movement. PRICE STREET REPAIRS. The paving of Price street, between Hyde Park and Bromley avenues, with cobble stones, has been completed by Contractor Burke and his men and Is ready for acceptance by the city. The Improvement Is very noticeable and is a credit to the property owners, Jenkln Reese, R. J. Hughes and Rob ert Fanington, who worked unceas ingly In behalf of the pavement, Something should now be done tow ards grading tho street between Brom- Gloves at the Globe Warehouse ST. JOHN'S CHURCH FAIR. The members of St. John's German Catholic church, Rev. F. A. Frlckcr, pastor, have been working energeti cally for several weeks making pre parations for the opening of their an nual fair and festival, which wpl be held In Music hall, commencing to morrow evening and continuing until Nov. 11. The ladles have prepared many fancy articles for sale and other contribu tions from the merchants will be 41s posed of by chance. Music will be furnished each evening during the fair and the patrons are assured an en joyable time. It understood that they are holding non-denominational cottage prayer meetings, and not Christian Science meetings, as some of the dally papers had It. Tho meetings nre becoming quite popular and are being well at tended. Dr. and' Mrs. J. L. Rea and Mr. and Mrs. Jacob DletTlck returned home home from East Berlin lnct evening. Mr. and Mrs. K. U, Sturgcs of Wash ington avenue, have returned from Southport, Conn. C. r. Jones and J. . Law spent yes terday at Lake Basset. Mrs. H. w. Taylor of Capousc ave nue Is in New York city. All tho ladles and their families In Green Ridge and vicinity are most cor dially Invited to visit thf store of E. S. Pratt, 1553 Dickson avenue, Friday or Saturday of this week, Oct. 27 and 23. where a demonstration of the- new nn.t most healthful table relish, Grape Cat sup will be made, together with jellies, jams and other seasonable delicacies. Come In and neo a first class up-to-date store right at home. Open Satur day evening. DUNMORE DOINGS. Mr. and Mrs. Elijah Swingle Enter tainTwo Other Social Events. Kews Notes and Personals. The home of Mr. and Mrs. Elijah Swingle, on Clay avenue, was made merry by the Invasion of a number of their friends on Wednesday evening, the occasion being the thirty-slxth an niversary of their marriage. The following party made the hours pass quickly with various pleasures: Mrs. G. W. Spencer, Mrs. Edward Se cor, Mrs. Helen Spencer, Mrs. Edward Warner, Mrs. John Youngs, Miss Ada bwlngle. Mrs. Albert Jenkins and Mr. Jenkins, of this borough; Mrs. E. H. Corey, Mrs. Walter Williams, Mrs. Fred Beers, Mrs. Butler Klzer and Miss Ruth Klzer. of Scranton; Mrs. 7., P. Travis, of Peckvllle; Mrs. Abbie Cope and Miss Bessie Cope, of Simon. THE LEADING AND LARGEST MILLINERY STORE. YOU BUY AS LOW FROM US AS OTHER STORES BUY TO SELL AGAIN. , YOU BUY AS LOW FROM US AS OTHER STORES BUY TO SELL AGAIN, WEBSTER DEBATING SOCIETY. The regular weekly meeting of the Webster Literary and Debating soci ety was held last evening at the home of Forbes Eaton, on Tenth street. The feature of the evening was a deba'" on the subject, "Resolved, That Eng land's Policy In the Transvaal Is Justi fiable." Watkln Williams and Robert Pettlt upheld the affirmative side and William Ellas and Forbes Eaton ypoke for the negative side. The judges decided in fvor of the nfllrmatlve debaters. The next meet ing will be held at the horns ef George Martin, on Academy street. Globe Warehouse Gloves are famous all over this end of the state and when we do give extra special bargains, they're something really worth having something that knowing buyers are anx ious to get hold of, for they know by ex perience that this is a big money-saving inducement every time. Ladies' Gloves Ladies' Gloves in brown and Kid red, A two-clasp the latest tan shade; glove that is actually worth one hundred cents ($1.00) and, will give perfect satis taction in service. Men's Q loves NOTES AND PERSONALS. The funeral of tho late John O'Mal ley will be conducted from the house on Fourth street tomorrow morning at 9 o'clock. Services will be held In Holy Cross church and Interment will be made In the Cathedral cemetery. St. Paul's Tourist club held a meet ing In St. David's hall last evening and adopted new rules governing tho organization. Sirs. Thomas Jacobs, of Nantlcoke, was the guest of Mrs. Hookln Wil liams, of Eynon street, on Wednesday. United Mine Workers of America, No. C37, will hold an lmportint meet ing this evening In Co-operatlvo hall. Mrs. Thomas Vaughan, of Plttston, Is visiting friends on North Bromley avenue. The benefit concert for Richard Thomas will be held In the First Welsh Baptist church on Nov. 14. Frank Woolbaugh, of Compton. N. Y Is visiting at the home of Mrs. Moses Halderman, on Eynon street. The funeral of Mrs. William Lie will be held tomorrow morning. Se-vlces will be conducted at St. Patrick s church nnd interment will bo made in the Cathedral cemetery. Harry Greenwood, of th& r'anklln Engine company, has been appointed acting assistant chief, to till the va cancy caused by tho resignation of Albert Lewis. Nellie, the Infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Burke, of Prhe strer, died yesterday morning. The remnlns of Mr. and Mrs. John Richards' child were Interred In Wash burn street cemetery yesterday afternoon. OTHER SOCIAL EVENTS. Miss Teresa Cook was tendered a sur prise party by a number of her friends last evening. Tho evening was spent in the usual party diversions, after which refreshments were served. Tho Misses Florence Weiss, Paul Wells, Mabel BUckens, Minnie Simp son, Caroline Potter, Sadie Harper and Messrs. Stuart Passers, Sidney Bliss, Walter Tripp, Clarence Mitchell, Ches ter Weiss, Oscar Harper and Paul Rhlnehart contributed towards the evening's enjoyment. In honor of tho forty-seventh birth day of Charles Croop, of Mill street, a surprise party very pleasantly sur prised and entertained him last even ing. The party retired after several hours of merry-making. Those present were Misses Katie Hartman, Maude Fine, Millie Davis, Kate McLean, Cora Lown, Orpha Corey, Belle Lown, Gertie Mitchell. Nettle Davis, Myrtle Heisner, Florence Wetherell, Rebecca Sampson, Maude Rex and Messrs. Fred Yost, M. H. Fine, Ray Chubb, Alvln Alfast, Rev. J. P. Austin, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Croop, Mrs. G. W. Chubb, Mrs. McCann. Mrs. Edith Sampson and Mrs. E. W. King. (mjrffjmjL m Sjt&& 413 Lackawanna Avenue. There are no Hats that can compare with the "CCPQnA WjAT"" For style, quality and low prices. Out ' WW V t l-l v Hats and bonnets heighten beauty's charm. Ladies who wear them are admired wherever they go. The prettiest Hats of the season are here now. There's a spicy flavor of elegance and style about them that you fail to find in others our's talk to your eyes. They'll win you without talk or urging of salespeople, and there's no other store where so little money will secure so much satisfaction and style. HATS AND BONNETS TRIMMED TO MATCH COSTUMES. Untri mined Felt and Velvet Hats The largest stock and the greatest variety in the city. More than all the other stores combined. We sell them at retail as low as other stores pay for them at wholesale. Everything that is wanted in Millinery, Trimmings, Feathers, Wings, Birds and Aigrettes, are here in endless variety. Bring back anything you buy that isn't satisfactory, get it exchanged or your money back. GERSONSn 413 Lackawanna Avenue NORTH SCRANTON NOTES. House of Charles Hoban Destroyed by Fire Boys Start a Blaze. Other News Notes. The home of Charles Hoban, on Rockwell stiect, was totally destroyed by lire early yesterday morning. An alarm was sent In from box No. 87. The Liberty, Cumberland and Excel sior Hose companies responded, but the tire had gained such headway that with all the efforts of the firemen the house was completely consumed. The cause of the lire Is not known, al thought it Is thought that the kitchen stove became overheated. Mr. Hoban's loss will reach about $1,000. The amount of insurance on the property Is not known. GREEN RIDGE. Bargain Ptice . . Men's Spring Clasp Kid Gloves. Fine finish and all me new snaaes. inese Gloves are splendidly made and cannot be bought un der $i.oo in the regula' way. Bargain Price . . w T SEE WINDOWS AND GET AN INKLING OF" WHAT THIS GREAT 69 GLOVE SALE MEANS. Rev. J. W. Mnlono, of Susquehanna, has been appointed assistant priest at St. Paul's church to succeed Rev. J. A. Marlln, who has been transferred to Nantlcoke. Mr and Mrs. J. J. Williams and daughter of Sanderson avenue have, returned from New York city, where they have been purchasing th furnish ings for their Green Ridge street man sion. The Green Ridge Wheelmen gave a most delightful smoker to their mem- ' bers and friends last evening. J The Kpwoith League of tho Asbury , Methodist Episcopal church will have J a social In the church parlors tonight. District Attorney J. R. Jones has purchased the Stafford property on Columbia avniuc. The house Is now In the hands of the decorators, and Mr. Jones and family expect to be at home there In the early winter. There will be a meeting of tho music, section of the Oreen Ridge Woman's club nt tho library building this af ternoon nt four o'clock, Mr?. J. A. Pennington will preside. This Is the last meeting at which new members will be admitted without being bal loted for. Last year's members who have not remitted for this year should do so at once In order tc receive tick ets for the lecture on Tuesday evening. The people in tho neighborhood of East Market and Deacon streets, wish NEWSY NUGGETS. The Epworth league of the Ash Street Methodist Episcopal church entertained their members and friends nt their an nual monthly social, Wednesday even ing. In the church parlors. All were enthusiastic with the evonlng'a pleas ure. Division No. 1, of the Ladles' auxil iary, held a meeting last evening which was well attended. A business session occupied the attention of the members. The members of Division No. 26, An cient Order of Hibernians, held a meet ing lust evening and made arrange ments to attend the funeral of John Early In a body this morning. The Union cash stores have pur chased a large mastiff dog which has been placed on duty to guard their In terests around the stoics. Miss Harris, of Scranton, acted as Instructor of tho Twentieth century dancing class last evening In Wash ington hall la the absence of Mrs. Lewis. The enrollment committee of the Dunmore public schools will enroll teachers for the county Institute from 2 to 3 o'clock tomorrow nfternoon. The enrollment fee of $1.25 admits to all lectures and the evening entertain ments. Clarence Wilbur Zimmerman an nounces himself as a candidate for bur gess, subject to the decision of the voters of the Republican party. In the meat department of the Union cash stores a largo bear Is on exhibi tion, that was successfullr killed by Mr. W. C. Burke, of tho firm of Burke & Gtlllgan. Mr. Burke was hunting In tho vicinity of Lake Henry and upon his return brought this trophy, which weighs one hundred and seventy-eight pounds. The funeral of Mr. John Early, who died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Michael Harrington, of Walnut street, Wednesday, will be held this morning at 0.30 o'clock nt the home of his daughter. Interment will be made In the Catholic cemetery. ' MISCHIEVOUS BOYS. While Mr. and M,rs. David J. Jef fries, of Leggett's street, were attend ing church services at the Memorial Baptist church Wednesday evening some young lads made a bon-flre very close to the front porch of their home and if it had not been for a passerby the house might have been totally de stroyed. However, the fire was extinguished before any serious damage was done. The boys who did the rash act an known and undoubtedly some action will be taken to punish them, as thty are all old enough to .have known totter. TOLD IN BRIEF. The Excelsior Dramatic club will produce a play at the Auditorium Thanksgiving evening entitled, "The Spy at Gettysburg." The young men of the club are now actively engage 1 In rehearsing the melo-drama and their well known proficiency In things dramatic warrants the conclusion that this performance will be up to the best local standard. Ephrlam Davis was arrested by Offi cer Parry yesterday morning for being helplessly drunk. He was taken b' -fore Alderman Myers for a heirlng. but was discharged with a reprimand. Celestial lodge, No. 833, Independent Order of Odd Fellows, at their meet ing next Monday evening, will confer the third degree upon a number of members. Tho Father Whltty society held a meeting last evening at their rooms, A large number of the members were present. SOUTH SCRANTON NOTES. Marriage of Philip Hamm and Miss Lena Kramer Two Other Wed dings Other News Notes. A pretty wedding was solemnized at St. Mary's German Catholic church yesterday morning when Philip Hamm and Miss Lena Kramer were united In wedlock. Rev. Father Stopper tied tho nuntlnl knot. A large number of the many friends of the contracting parties witnessed the ceremony. Miss Rose Hamm was bridesmaid and Frank Kramer, broth er of the bride, attended the groom. At the conclusion of the marriage ceremony the bridal party enjoyeJ a drive to Elmhurst. In the evening a reception was held at the home of the bride, D27 Prosnect avenue. Tables were set In thei dining room, and were laden down with all the delicacies of the season. The dining room was beautifully decorated with numerous vases filled with cut flowers. The Ringgold band arrived later and serenaded the young couple. The fol lowing selections were rendered: "Black Prlnz." "Blue and Gray" and the popular "Dewey March." Dancing was then Indulged In at the headquarters of the Ringgold band un til the early morning hours, the Ring gold band furnishing the music. The newly majrrled couple has a large circle of friends on this side who wish them happiness In their new lire. Among the invited guests nresent were the following: Ex-School Con troller Herman Notz and wife, ex Councilman Charles Hamm and fnm lly, Mrs. Dippre, Mrs. M. Hamm and family. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Kramer, Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Kramer and family, Mr. nnd Mrs. John Klotz, Mr. and Mrs. John Stober, Mr. and Mrs. John F. Phillips, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Rledmul ler. Mr. nnd Mrs. Henry Schaf. Mr. nnd Mrs. Henry Kemmer, Mr. and Mrs. John Dletz, Mr. and Mrs. George Hart man, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Needham, Mr. and Mrs, John Chase, Mr. and Mrs. William Kramer, Messrs. Thomas Murphy, Frank Johnson, Joseph Dip pre, Walter Kemmer, Charles Hoff man. Relnhold Schmidt, William Moser, George Lotterbauer. and the Misses Lena Kemmer. Tlllie Hamm, Louisa Hamm, Cora Dletz, Julia Hamm and Francis Hamm. AMUSEMENTS. I YCEUM THEATRE -' BURdUNnnP & RUIS. Lessees. II. R. LO.NOManaEer,, One Night Only, Friday, Oct. 27. Mr. Chas. Frohman Will present Hiss Maude Adams -IN- "The Little riinister," BY J. M. 15ARIUE. Founded on his famous novel of tho sams name. The Success or the Century. An entire season of over 309 consecutive) performances in New York city. Prlces-$2, $1X0, $1. TCc, 23c. Monday Evening, Oct. 30. (MARIES FROHMAN PRESENTS DAVID BELASCO'S Version of Itertou Mmoti's Play, cc 99 PERSONAL ITEMS. Father Mauley "and sister, Mamie Manley, are spending a vacation of several weeks In Canada. Mr. William Kelter, of Depew street, is seriously 111 of typhoid fever. Ho has been removed to the Lackawanna hospital. Peter Manley Is quite sick at his home on Spring street. Globe Warehouse DRINK GRAIN-0 after you have concluded that you ought not to drink coffee. It Is not a medicine but doctors order it, because It Ib health, ful, invigorating and appetizing, it is made from pure grains and has that rich seal brown color and tastes Ilka the llnem grndes of coffee and costs about U as much. Children like It and thrive on It because It Is a genuine food drink con taining nothing but nourishment. Ask your grocer for Graln-O, the new food drink. IS and 20c, MINOOKA. The funeral of the late Mrs. Thomas Murphy took place yesterday morning at 9.30 o'clock from tho residence on Back street. High mass was cele brated at St. Joseph's church and in terment was made In Mlnooka ceme tery. Mrs. William Jennings, of Bos ton, and Mrs. Stephen Knnavey, of Lnwrenceville, Pn daughters of tho deceased, were In attendance at tho funeral. The entertainment of the Y. A. (.'. band, which was held In St. Joseph's hall last evening, was a social and financial success. Miss Ida Jones, of Greenwood, !s slightly indisposed. Mrs. John Loverlng. of Greenwood, Is affected with a slight Illness, PERSONAL BITS. Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Crellin, of North Main avenue, have returned from an extended visit In the west, having vis ited friends In Nebraska, Kansas, Ok lahoma and Indian territory. Miss Phoebe Smith and Prof. Walk enshaw took part In a grand concert given at Throop In the borough hall last evening. Mr. and Mrs. T. II. Rowley, of Wllkes-Barre, are visiting Mr. and Mrs. Rowley, nt the auditorium. Miss Nellie Tuttle, of Court street, who has been seriously 111, Is able to be around again. Mrs. William Jones, of Plymouth, visited friends on Wayne avenue yes terdav. Mrs. George Appleman, who has been visiting relatives here for the past few months, will return to her home In Chicago today. Miss Anna Golden, of Theodore street, Is entertaining Miss Anna Mul herln, of Avoca. Mrs. John Nolan, of Oak street, Is entertaining Misses Emma Glldea and Katherlno Weight, of Archbald. Joseph Evans, of West Market street, lost a valuable horse Wednesday even ing. This Ib his second horse that has died since spring. Fred Mayo, of Henwood's drug store, is visiting his parents In Pittston. Miss Mary Loughen, of Keyser ave nue, Is the guest of friends In Wllkes Harre. ' OTHER NUPTIAL EVENTS. John Schaf, of Hickory street, and Miss Nellie Lancan, of Stone avenue, were united In marriage at St. Peter's cathedral on Wednesday morning. A large number of friends of the voung couple witnessed the ceremony. In tho evening a reception was held at St. John's hall. Miss Margaret Ryan, of Crown ave nue, was on Wednesday evening mar ried to Mr.' Andrew Rutledge, of Hotel Jermyn, at St. Peter's cathedral. Rev. D. J. MacGoldrlck officiated. A re ception was held at the home of the bride's parents on Crown avenue. Tho Greatest Drnmntlo Triumph of Years. Trices $1.50, $1.00, 75c, 50c. and 23c. Tuesday, October 31. WILLIAM BARUY.presentlng tho most genuinely humorous nnd legitimate Irish Aineilcan comedy ever written, The Rising Generation Tho strongest comedy organization 23 artists! Car load of speelul scenery rep resenting famous idealities In New York city. See Harry's great game of draw Something to talk about for months. Special feature After Act II the cur tain will rise in a few minutes, so keep your seats and witness George Felix and Lydla Harry in their big laugh, "Tho Vaudevlllo Craze." Tho highest salaried comedy act In America. Prlces-$1, Tic, 00c, 23c. ACADEHY OF HUSIC, nURdUNDHR & RBIS. Lessees. II. k I.ONQ, Manaztr. Balance of Week KING DAIV1ATIG CO. Headed by Mr. Kirk Brown, the young romantic actor, In high class plays. Dally matinees, lOe. Special matlnea Saturday, 10c, 20c. Evening prices, 10c, 20c, 30c BBIQAND'S PLOT DISCLOSED. OBITUARY Mrs. Alice Williams, wife of l'rui.k Williams, of Tenth t-trcet, died lust even ing, aged 27 yeurs. The deceased wus a daughter of Mr. nnd Mrs. T. M. Miller. The funerul announcement will be mado lter. Planned to Itob Paymaster of Butler Coal Company. A daring plot to rob the paymaster of a Plttston coal company which was fortunately not carried into execution has Just cum to light having been re vealed to a detective by certain Sicil ians who were aware of Its existence. The paymaster of the Butler Coal company of Plttston Is Lieutenant F. C Bennett and once a month ho car riers the money amounting to about $30,000 through a woods at Lackawan na to tho mine. A gang of Sicilians had'nll plans ar ranged to waylay him In thceo woodJ at tho next pay nnd ttkc tho money from him but they quarreled among themselveu, tho nuitter decline known In the Slcltlnn quarter and the scheme was given up, the plotters leaving the county. TOLD IN A FEW LINES. The Y. M. T. L. and B. Dramatic company will this evening produce "The Golden Giant" at St. John's hall. The affair will be held under the aus pices of the St. John's T. A. B. society and a large attendance Is expected. Willie Purcell, of Prosnect avenue, sustained a broken arm while wrest ling with a companion on Wednesday. Dr. Manley Is attending the boy. M. J. Ruddy, who for tho past few years was proprietor of the pool and billiard rooms nt the corner of Pitts ton avenue and Fig street, has ac cepted a position as traveling sales man for G. J. Malloy, wholesale dry goods merchant of Now York. Michael Judge, of tho central city. Is the new proprietor. Edward Welsmnn. the two and a half year old child of Jacob Welsman, died yesterday. The funeral will be held Saturday afternoon. There will be services at the house conducted by Rev. W. A. Nordt. pastor of the Hick ory street church, and Interment will be made In the Dunmore cemetery. Mr. -Charles Armbrust and Mr. Louis ZImmer are hunting In Susquehanna county. m Meadow Brook Washer. Pea coal sold to teams "5 cents a ton. Corner of Cedar avenue and Gibbons street. ' YORK-LOWENSTEIN NUPTIALS. One Week, Commencing .Monday, Oct 30. Mr. C. L. Walters presents MR. CHES TER DE VONDE, In a repertoire of high class productions, opening Monday even ing with -rersj ton door. Dally Dime matinees commencing Tues day. Evening prices 10, 20, 30 cents. Matinees Daily. Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, Oct. 30 and 31, Nov. 1, Miss New York, Jr BIG BURLESQUE CO. 10 People. i Great Rig how. Miss Bertha Lowenstein Wedded to Samuel York Last Evening. Last night the wedding of Samuel Foster York and Bertha E. Lowenstein was soleniHlzcd at tho home of the bride's mother. Mrs. Sophia Lowen stein, of 502 Harrison avenue. Tho ceremony took place In the par lor at 8,1)0 and was performed by Rev. R. F. Y. Pierce, of the Penn Avenue Baptist church. The room waa beau tifully decorated by Clark, and was a perfect bower of palms and flowers. Mrs. Ernest York played the wedding inarch. The bride was attended hy Miss Dorothea Fisher, of Clay avenue, while George AVaters was best man. Ernest York and Jack Shopland were tho ushers and Masters Aldrlch and Paul Borcher acted ns pages, After the ceremony a reception waa held at tho home at which the haoov couplo received the congratulations and good wishes of their numerous friends and relatives present. Hunt ington was caterer. Tho bride was handsomely attired In whlto French batiste with trimming of valenciennes lace, and carried a bouquet of white roses. The maid of honor wore a white Persian mulla costume with light "blue trimmings and carried pink1 roses. After tho reception Mr. nnd Mrs. York departed on their wedding tour to Philadelphia. Mrs. York Is a well known and popu lar young lady, esteemed by all who know her, while her husband Is ono of the best known young business men ofi this city. He was formerly a mem ber of Peters & York Printing and En graving company on South Main nve mie, but about two years ago estatw llshed the York Printing nnd Encrav-. Ing company, on Wyoming avenue, which ho bus since conducted very successfully .Mtt3HfclLJV-,M, .W va,
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