THE SCHANTON TRIBUNE-MONDAY, DECEMBER 18, 1899. 8 EVENTS OP DAY IN WEST SCRANTON ST. LEO'S BATTALION ELECT NEW OFFICERS. Dolegatcs to tho Quarterly Conven tion Were Also Named Offlcers of Plymouth Church Sunday School. Tunerals Saturday and Yesterday. Cases In Police Court A. 0. H. Smoker and Reception Officers of Electric City Lodge and Loyal Knights of America Other Notes. St. Leo's battalion held a regular monthly meeting yesteulay afternoon and transacted considerable buslrcs. Ollicers were elected for the coming term as follows: Piesldotit, 1. I. .Buckley; vlce-piesldent, James Deg nal; locoidltig sceiutary, William Hayes, llnanclal seeietniy, James Murphy; treasuicr, James Regan; bpi geant at arms. Mlch.iel riahcrty. tills tees, Thomas S. Connors, John Shaiigh ncssy, Jr., P. J. OToole, Roger Mad den; Janitor, I'. J. O'Toolc. tclleis, John JJurkc, John J. O'Gnidy, Michael Hof fron. Delegates were elected to the quar terly convention to be held In Fhai macy hall, South Seianton, on Jan. II, as follows. Thomas S. Connois. P. J. MeAndrew, I J. Glliny. Dt. J. L. L. Davis. John Shnughnessy. A committee of ten was appointed to arrange for a literary entertainment to be held In the looms next Sunday rvcnlnc A special meeting will bo held In the rooms next Thursday evening to take action In iclatlon to paitlclpatlng In St. Patrick's chu ch fair. of Chorister William Phillips, Is re hearsing Christmas music, which will bo rendered at next Sunday evening's service, which will be In charge of tho choir. several funerals. Hew Thomas do Qruchy, D. I)., of the Jackson Street Maptlst church, offici ated at the funeral of the late Hlchnid Deltnan yesterday aftemoon. Servi ces were held at the home of deceased's mother, In Kcyser Valley, and but I it was made in the Washburn street cemetery. A delegation from Com pany (', Thirteenth leglment, of whlcn deceased was a member, acted as pall ben lers. The funeial of the late Patrick Col lins was conducted on Saturday morn ing. A high mass of requiem was cele biated In St Patilck's church at 3 o clock and the lemalns were laid to rest In the Cathedral cemetery. Services over the remains of Mr. and Mrs. Loyshon Evuns' child weie con ducted Saturday aftemoon at the resi lience In Aswell eouit. Hcv K. J. Mc Heniy, rector oi St. David's Hplscop.il church, was In chatge. Interment was made In tho Washburn street ceme tery. Hew navld Jones, of the First Welsh Congregational church, officiated nt this funeral services of the late Homer Jen kins Satin day afternoon. IHirlal was made In the Washburn street cemetery. A high mnss of requiem was cele brated at !) o'clock Saturday morning at the funci.it of the late Mis Margaret Hlgglns, The services were held In Holy Cross chuich and interment was made In the Cathedial cemetery. Keystone lodge.N'o. .17, Loynl Knights of America, have placed In nomination the following officers for tho ensuing utrm: Worthy master, James Mathews; worthy deputy master, Hobert Thomas; assistant rtcoi cling secretary, William J. Williams; conductor, Geoigo Will iams; assistant conductor, Heniy Hey more; inside tyler, Walter Humphrey; outside tyler, Joseph Lindsay; chap lain, John Phillips and John James. PLYMOUTH CHUHCH NOTES. The members of the Sunday school elected the following officers jesteidav afternoon for the ensuing year: Su perintendent. A H. Hjnon, assistant superintendent, Tallle M. Evans; see -rotary. Thomas D. Evans, assistant secretary, -.avid Davis, treasurer. Miss Edna, D. Evans; chorister, Edward U. Davis; oiganlst Mis. Floyd Heber llng; nsslstant organist, G.irlleld Da vis; librarian, James P. Han Is. The newly-elected officeis. together with Miss Jennie Lewis and David Owens, constitute the ex cutlvc committee. Hew Mr. Boyl returned Saturday evening from a week's lecture tou through Maiyland and Virginia, and exchanged pulpits yesterday moinlng with Rev. Mr. Hee.se, of North Scran ton, who admlnlstcied the communion fccrvice. The officers of the Sherman Avenue mission weie also elected jesterday af ternoon for the coming year. The annual business meeting of the church will be hold this evening, when officers will be elected. All membeis are requested to he present. The church choir, under the direction IN roMCi: COURT. Nicholas Scball, of Old Forgo, flo ated a dlstui nance on a Tayloi car Sat urday evening and when Main avenue and Jackson stioet was reached Patrol men Thomas nnd Peters wcio called and plated him under arrest. When analgned before Alderman Moses yes terday morning, he paid a line of $1 for ills tiouble. Edward Oreen, of .1JR North Rebecca avenue, repoitcd to Lieutenant Will iams last evening that his hon Willie, aged 14 years, had absented himself fiom home. The boy has been obtain ing meichandlso under false pretences at McCann's stoic of late and when his parents reprimanded him, hd left home and has not been seen since. ST. PATRICK'S CHUHCH FAIR. The fair and festival at St. Patrick's church will open next Thursday even ing, nnd promises to be the pilnclpal holiday attiactlon In West Scranton. Arrangements have been made for con ducting the event on n largo scale, and the members of the church nro taking a great Interest In the undertaking. Several Interestlngcontesta have been planned, among them being the dis posal of Rev. J B. Whclan's $.'00 horse, a valuable safe, a B-llat silver cornel and a gold watch The basement of tho chinch Is being transformed into booths nnd stalls and everything necessary for the event will be done between now and Thursday to make the opening a success. HAPPENINGS OF NORTH SCRANTON THOMAS RICHARDS HAS BEGUN A TRESPASS SUIT. Uwanta Good cough remedy, take fours French Tar. For Sale at GEORGE W. JENKINS'. oi & Main Avenue Du- SMOKER AND RECEPTION. Tho committee in charge of the ar rangements for the smoker and social session to be held tomorrow evening by Division No. 1, Ancient Older of Hibei nlans, held a meeting jesterday after noon and made final airangements for the event. The smoker will bo hold In Harl Gail hall and the leceptlon will bo tendered the Ladles' auxlllarj-. Di vision No. 4, In St David's hall. The committee haveai ranged a musi cal and titulary programme nnd Caterer P. J. dllroy will serve the tefiesh ments. The committee is composed of Edwnid D.iccy, John Lynch, Roger Madden, Thomas M. Phillips and David McGonigal. GENERAL NEWS NOTES. The lenialns of the late David W. Williams, of Dickson City, were In toned In the Washburn street ceme tery yesterday afternoon. A stated meeting of Hyde Paik lodge. Free and Accepted Masons, will be held In Masonic hall this evening, when officers will be elected for the ensuing term. James B. Evans, of North Hiomley avenue, Is suffoilng from a badly lacer ated hand, the Injury being caused by a piece of coal falling on the menibei. The tnembeiH of the T F. C. club of the Young Women's Chi Istlan asso ciation held an enjoyable Clulstmas Puty In the looms on Saturday even ing. Mrs Jones' choral class will meet this evening. The secretary's Bible class will meet this afternoon at 4 o'clock. Father Whelan Young Men's society of tho I. C. B. IT, have elected the fol lowing officers: Piesldent, J. J. White; vice-president, J. 11. Brown; recording secretary, John Donohuc; llnanclal sec retary. Nicholas Burke, treasuicr, J. W. Ciowley, trustees. Thomas Keenan, J. U. McNIehols and John McNIff. The young ladies of the Sumner Ave nue Piesbyterlan church have organ ized a ladles' aid society and will effect a peimanent oiganlzatlon this week. A new Hag walk has been laid be tween the paisonage and the Simpson Methodist Episcopal chuich. The Fit st English and Welsh Bap tist churches held n. union service last evening, which was largely attended. Robett Bradlej, of New York city, Is spending the holiday vacation with telatlves In town. The Electric City Wheelmen will servo a couiso dinner at the club house New Year's day from 2 to 6. Entei- tainment will be piovlded from 6 to S, and dancing will be enjoyed from 8 to 12. Thomas Jehu Is the Defendant and His Dog Was the Causo of the Trouble Joseph Williams Taken 111 While In the Drug Store of George Davis Funeral of Thomas D. Thomas on Saturday Afternoon. Services Conducted by Rev. John J. Evans Other News Notes. Thomas Rlchaids, whose little daughter, Ethel, was bitten by a laigo dog belonging to Thomas Jehu, a grocci on Wayne avenue, last Friday, while going to school, has be gun an action In trespass against Mr. Jehu In Alderman Myeu.' court. The complaint will be heaid on Wednesday afternoon next, and If not disposed of then by an nmlnblo settle ment, which will also Include the kill ing of the dog, may go Into the higher courts for tilal. H . . . . K K K . f. K K l V. J Kt K . H K K n K K v. K KK K i K K .... K K K . n H H K YOUNG MAN HAS HEMORRHAGE. Joseph Williams, a young man living on Church avenue, near Oak street, while In George Davis' drug store at Piovldence Square on Saturday await ing tho lining of a proscription, was suddenly stricken with n honoirhage, the effect of which was veiy weaken ing nnd for a time gave tlse to a report that he was dead. He was removed to his home as quickly as possible and given inedknl attention, but a couple of houis elapsed before he fully regained consciousness. The young man Is a sufferer from con sumption and but a short time sines returned ftom Coloiado and Cnlltoinla, whoie he had sought to recupeiatc his falling health. OFFICERS NOMINATED. Tho following officers have been nominated by Elect! Ic City lodge, No. 313. Knights of Pythias: Chancellor commander, George S. Sayeis, vice chancellor commander, Gotlleb Baum gait, prelate, Morgan Jacobs; Inner guard, Fredeilck Diehl, outer guard John Parweln, trustee for eighteen months, Morgan Thomas. These Things For Christmas la these we stand without a peer. Neither in the extent or the variety of stocks can any house here- abouts compare with us, and the values are the very best possible under the circumstances at the Globe Warehouse. That should be enough for anybody who knows Northeastern Pennsylvania. GREEN RIDGE. WE'VE MADE GREAT PREPARATIONS In Men's Furnishing Goods of the high est possible grade and tho very newest makes and designs. OFFERINGS IN THE LACE DEPARTMENT A complete lino of ladles' linen hand kcrchlefs.with machine and hand em broideries, also due bets, point, renals. banee and val laci edges. Ladles' Initial t-llk handkerchiefs em broidered or hemstitched All the latest novelties In ladles' neck wear. Dese ilptlons here are out of the question. Silk, dainty laces, ribbon, ruchlngs No end to tho beauty show In neckweur. Small furs. Animal collars, cluster col lars and mufflers, In sable, fox, led fox, bluo fox. mink, stone marten, brown and black marten sable, etc Children's fur set In beaver, krlmmer Ing, lamb's wool, blue fox, Petslan lamb, chine hlllu. thlhlt. angoia, etc. Ladles' mufflers of all sorts and bright new Windsor ties for boys NICE THINGS AMONG THE NOTIONS Comb, brush and mirror sets of every description, from reliable, medium priced goods up to the best there Is at any price. Standard perfumery and line toilel so.ips. No trash and therefore no rlHkii In buying heie. All the fashionable odois Horn tho purest extracts In leather goods we show an elegant line of poiket books, shopping bags, ebat telnln, bugs, Boston bags etc. There Is nothing left to bo desired here. ' Kalis for opeia and evening dress of every description. Hair brushes In ebony and light wood, solid backs. Dressing combs, for ladlfs and gentlemen. In shell, horn, metal, lub ber, etc Ladles' belts In elastic Jets and all tho popular fads and fancies of tho hour. HEMSTITCHED HANDKERCHIEFS In fine linen or silk, plain white, fancy bonlerii, with or without initials. SILK MUFFLERS tu black, white and the nobby styles. lined BOYS' AND MEN'S KID GLOVES New grev nnd reindeer shades, nnd unliued, all tho popular m.ikes. COLLARS AND CUFFS These are an Imported Item In dicss now-a-days All tho new shapes that will ho worn in the spring are here, and we cany nothing in stock but standaid qualities Unit can always be relied on to give perfect satisfaction Should you select tho wrong shape, ve will change it PADDED MUFFLERS FOR MEN These nro by far the neatest form warm neckwear mi.de, all colors. SHIRT SETS AND CUFF BUTTONS of On Satuiday evening a very charm ing wedding occurred at tho home of Dayton Swingle, of Penn avenue, when Miss Stella Howell, of Dunmore. was united in marriage to George Hazen, of Petersburg, the ceremony being per foimed by Rev. Dr. Bird A wedding supper was solved after the ceremony and was enjoyed by a number of the close friends of both parties. Thursday nftcrnoon and evening of December 21 the Green Ridge Piesby terlan ladles will have a sale In their church parlors of fancy articles and home made candy for Christmas. Chafing dish lefreshments will bo served In the evening from S to 10. The special meetings being conducted In Asbury Methodist Episcopal chuich by the pastor. Rev. W. O. Simpson, will be continued each evening this week but Saturday. Max La Touche, of Wilcox, Pa , who spent last week with Scranton nnd Moscow fi lends, has leturned home. The Ladles' Aid society of Green Ridge Presbyteiian chuich will hoi 1 tholr annual Clulstmas sale Thursday afternoon and evening, Dec. 21, In the church parlors. Green Hldgo lodge of Heptasophs meet this evening In Masonic hall. Dickson avenue. The Ladies of Christ church. Wash ington avenue, of which Rev. F. S, Baltentine is lector, will hold a fair and supper four evenings during tho month of Februaiy In the church build in". Woman's prayer meeting v 111 be held Wednesday afternoon at half pist three In Gieen Ridge Pieshyteiian church. Mis. George Keyes, of Morencl, Mich , arrived at Mr. M. C. Cair's yes teiday, being on her way to Hones dale to visit her slstei. Miss Jennie Robinson, who Is not expected to llv . FUNERAL OF THOMAS EDWARDS. Tho funeral of the late Thomas D Edwards, one of tho old residents of North Scranton, whose death occurred last Thursday, took place on Saturday aftemoon from the residence of D. D. Jones, North Main avenue. The ser vices were conducted by the Hcv. John J. Evans, pastor of the Velh Baptist church, and many friends and neigh bors were in attendance as a last mark of respect to the deceased. Tho Intel -ment was In the AVashburn stiet cemetery. PERSONALS AND OTHER NOTES. The gospel meeting at tho rooms of the North Scranton branch of the Young Women's Chrlstlnn association yesterday afternoon was led by Mls May Tlngley. Many of the young w men of this section attended. Preparations are being made for .i New Year's day reception at the rooms of the Young Women's Christian asso ciation The affair will begin at 4 and continue to p. m. There will be an entertainment for each hour and re freshments v ill be served. Henry J. O'Malley, who has repre sented the Third w.ud on the board of control for a number of years, will seek the Demociatlc nomination for select council this year. "Passion's Slave" will be the Christ mas night attraction at the Audito rium. It will be produced by the Cry stal Literary and Dramatic society Mr and Mrs A A. Vosbuig are In New Yoik city for a few days. Donald Reel, of Mead avenue, whi suffered the fracture of one of his legs while sliding down a stair railing di his home several weeks ago, Is able to be out. Marvin Carter and family, of Parker street, left on Filday last for Floiida, where they will remain during the win ter. Rev Mr. Edgar's sermon at th" Providence Methodist Episcopal church last evening was upon "The Perilous Period of Life," basedi on the parable of the Piodigal Son. the tet being taken from Luke xvli A largo audi ence heard the sermon and the many suggestions made to guard against th" danger of life made deep Impressions. DUNMORE DOINGS. Neptune Fire Company Nominate Of ficers A Coming Social Other News Notes and Personals. All the best goods and new moderate costs. patterns ut fancy shades, all MEN'S UNDERWEAR. All weights, makes, sizes and largest stock in town to select from. MEN'S NECKWEAR. What an assortment! Your cyo could not take It all In In a long summer clay, 'leeks, Imperials, Hows unci Stilngs, Puffs, Pour-ln-Hands, i tc All especially gotten up for the holiday trade and boxed If you say so. MEN'S HALF HOSE In boxes of 3 to 6 pairs, or single. Very dressy styles In silk, cotton, Hue wool or mixtuies, nolle! colors, fancy stripes and some new and novel effects. TANCY SUSPENDERS Put up In single pair boxes. Tho va riety of weaves, patteins. colors, makes, buckles and fastenings of all kinds Is unlimited Some of them lock too pretty for ordliiuiy service, but the prices aio light In most cases MEN'S COLORED SHIRTS Theso used to be worn In 'summer only; but fashion has changed and they're wanted all tho vear round. There's a hundred styles to pick from here. GLOVES AND MITTENS FOR LADIES AND GENTLEMEN The make shall bo according to your choosing Kid Gloves are most sought for of course All the new shades, stitchlugs , fastenings, etc , ure Included In our stock Pea Coal $1.25 a Ton Delivered to South Side, cential city and cential Hyde Park. Address orders to C. B. Sharkey, 19H Cedar ave. 'Phone 66S3. Globe Warehouse SOUTH SCRANTON. John O'Neill who Is employed at the South mill, was painfully Injured while nt work on Friday afternoon. O'Neill was employ eel In the yard and while ho was In the act of loading pig lion one of tho heavy bars slipped tiom his hands nnd fell on his right foot, bieak ing one of th toes nnd otlieiwise biulslng the foot He was lemovod to Ills home at 2007 Plttston avenue. where Dr. J. J. Walsh diessed his wounds. The Republicans of llv Eleventh ward will hold a caucus at Geimanla hall this evening for the puipose of nominating candidates for the coming Febiuary election. Tho Scianton Saengemnde will hold a Chilstmns festival on Sunday even ing. December 31. Churles Hose, propiletor of the Ath letic hotel, will give a Christmas, ball In Athletic hall on Christmas day, Do comber 25 Camp No 410, Patllotlc Suns of America, will meet at Haitmau's hall this evening, when the oillceis for tho ensuing year will be chosn. John Lewert. of Remington avenue, who has been engaged as n silk weaver at the Philadelphia exposition for tin past few months, has loturned homo. Joseph Johler. of Cedar avenue, and Patrick Flaheity. of Plttston avenue, students at the Stroudsbuig Normal school, aie at home for their Christmas vacations. WHAT DO THE CHILDREN DRINK? Don't glvo them tea or coffee. Ifuvc you tried the new food drink called GRAIN O? It Is dc-llc lulls and nourishing and takes the place of coffee. The more Oraln-O you give tho children ihu more health vou distribute) through their sys terns, Graln-O Is made of puru grams, and when properly prepared tastea like the choice graele-K of coffee but costs about as much. All grocers sell it. 16c. and 2Sc. At a meeting of the Neptune File company, held in their looms on Drinker stieet, Saturday night, the fol lowing members were nominated for officers and heads of the dlffeient do pal tments for the coming year. Presi dent, W. S. Potter and James E Dainty; vice-president, J. E Mllner, recording secretary. II. B Colo; llnan clal secietary, J. H. Anguln, treasure, E. E. Setzor, T Webei ; trustee for three yars James Kl'K Daniel Powell; foreman (lie department, D. Parfrey, J. Wuifel, first assistant foreman, J. E Mllnei: second nsslstant foieman, J. II. Jenkins, plpemen. C. Jenkln. W. Austin, T. Webei and Geoigo Russell: englneeis, T. L Sansonbaugh, L P. Wort, Joseph Slegle: axemen, Job" Judge. A. A. Coulter, J. E. Dainty, property clerks, J. Waifel, II. B. Colo. The election will take place at the next tegular meeting of next month. V V V V u h' k V V V V " X n a AT ft" ft" ft' ft' ft ft' ft' ft' ft' ft' ft' ft" ft' ft' ft" ft' ft ft' ft' ft' ft' ft" ft ft' ft' ft' ft ft" ft ft' ft ft' ft' ft' ft' ft ft ft ft ft ft V ft' ft' ft4 ft' ft" ft ft' ft' ft' ft' ft' ft' ft' ft' ft' ft' ft' ft' ft ft' ft' ft' ft' ft ft' ft ft' ft' ft' ft' ft' ft' ft' ft' ft' ft ft' ft' ft' ft' ft' ft b' ft' ft' ft' ft' ft ft' ft ft' ft' ft' ft' ft' ft' ft ft ft' ft ft' ft' ft' ft' ft' ft Store Open Evenings Until Christmas. Ill LEAD Scranton Store, 124-126 Wyoming: Avenue. All of these great values are for' all day Monday Never in the history of this stoic have we offered the saving chances to be found here during this pre-holiday sale. This stock must be condensed to make room for holiday goods. One case Apron Ginghams, real value 5c, special on Monday only One lot of remnants ol Colored Outing Flannel, 7c grade, special Monday only ? One lot of full standard Dark Prints, 6c grade, special on Mooday only c One lot of Glass Toweling, all linen, 6c grade, special on Monday only One lot of checked and plaid India linons and imported nainsook, real value t2c; special on JViondny jc One lot of 1 1-4 white crochet quilts, $1 grade; special on Monday 75c One lot of unbleached hemmed sheets, 55c grade, special on Monday 39c One lot of bleached hemmed sheets, 55c grade, special on Monday 34c One lot of hemstitched sheets, 9-4 bleached, 69c grade, special on Monday 49c One lot of remnants of colored outing flannel of every description,84c grade.special Monday. 5c One lot ot linen buck towels, 1 5c grade ; special Monday 10c One lot of fleece back wrapper cloth, in all the new designs, 8c grade, special Monday 5c One lot ol all wool flannel, very suitable for skirts and underskirts, 35c grade.special Monday. 20c One lot ol extra heavy Honesdale flannel, sells everywhere at 33c, special Monday 25c Twenty-live pieces of extra width all linen crash, 10c grade, special Monday 6c One lot of extra large size huck towels, 20c grade, special on Monday i2c One lot of extra large size damask and huck towels, 20c grade, special on Monday 16c Monday Bargains on second floor White corrugated cottage poles, with trimmings com plete, worth 19c. Special for Monday. lJC Oak cottage poles with trimmings complete, worth 15c. On Monday OC Sofa cushions, covered with fast colored cretonne, ruffled border, worth 39c. ,- On Monday, special. 2uC Figured denim, reversible patterns, former price 1 25c. Special Monday 1 x2C Tapestry table covers, yard wide, new designs, worth 35c. Monday.. 2, DC 6o-inch reversible oriental stripe drapery goods, same as others asked 75c and 85c for. Monday.... OliC Denim laundry bags, worth 39 cents. Special for Monday jdC Fish net, yard wide, worth 1 5 cents. Special lor Monday 7C Blankets and Comforts sale All of our $3.50, $4.00 and $4.50 blankets in white, red and grey, in one lot. - Q Choice ot any Z.yO All of our $5.00 blankets. Choice of any on . .. Monday O.Do All of our $5.50 blankets, in one lot, for Mon- Q day O.VO All ol our $6.00 and $7.00 blankets. Special for . Q Monday 4.VO Special sale of comforts at 49Ci 75c. 98c and $1.25, worth twenty-live per cent. more. 75c Nottingham curtains, with pole complete, 40c One hundred pairs of Not tini ham curtains, full length and full width, the same qual ity that you ordinarily pay 75c for, with which we will give you the pole and trimmings complete, all for one . great bargain price.. 4UC Dress goods for Monday's sale One lot of dress goods, all this season's fabrics, would be cheap at 39c. Special on Monday. . . x9 C One lot of novelty dress goods, including cheviots and chevrons, in black and all colors, 59c grade. Special on Monday. .. oyC 54-inch camel's hair serge, in black and colors, 98c grade.Special on Mon- day 05C 42-inch black storm serge, 59c grade. . Special on Monday... 4oC All of our 98c black serge. Special on Mon- Y day 05C All of our $1.25 black crepon. Special Q on Monday 9oC All ot our $1.75 black crepon. Spec- ial on Monday 1 ,j5 One lot of broad cloth, real value $1.25. Q Special on Monnay... o3C One lot of high class camel's hair plaids, . 75c grade 43C Very special holiday sale of furs Being overstocked on fur garments of all kinds, we shall have a special sale at reduced prices. Don't miss this extraordinary showing of fine collarettes, boas, muffs and children's furs. Pi ices have been cut to half. Cut price sale of silk waists and silk underskirts Our silk waist stock has been marked way below cost, and we have divided the same in three lots, as lollows: Lot 1 Fine quality tiffeta silk waists, in black and white, also a few satin waists, regular pi ice 6.00. Special O.yS Lot 2 Much finer quality than above, tucked all over, regular price $7.00. Special.. 4.98 Lot 3 Our verv best qjality, worth as high as "Bio 00. Special 5-98 Fine quality taffeta silk underskirts, worth $5.50. Special 3-98 Much liner quality than the above, worth $8.00. Special 5-48 Ladies' 75c outing flannel gowns at 45c This is a special lot for Monday's sale, comprising fifty dozen of a quality that usually . sells for 7c. Our special price lor Monday only. 45C Special sale of ladies' white aprons at 17c The real value of these is 29c, made of good quality lawn, trimmed with insertion. Very special price for Monday only 1 C ft' ft ft ft ft' ft' ft ft u 'a 'a vt u u 'a ' 'a ' to U 'a 'a mm 'a 'a 'a m 'a 'a 'a 'a'a'aX -a 'a 'a 'a 'a 'a 'a 'a 'a "a 'a a 'a "a 'a a "a "a 'a'a 'a "a a a 'a "a 'a 'a 'a 'a 'a i i I A 9 4 i i i i i A .1 A A A A A A , A A A A A A A A A At A! .1 .1 A .1 .t AC . A. A Ai t At At AC AC AC Ai AC AT AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC . AC AC AC AC AC At At At AC At At At At AC . AI At . ." At At ft At M At At .V A! n At At At At At At At At At . A A A At AC At At . At .t X At .1 A COMINO SOCIAL. On Christmas nlBht. the niPinhers of the Paris Danolntr class will conduct n social on a most elaborate scale In Odd Fellows Irill. Tho affair Is at tracting considerable attention nmonfT the lovers of dancing In this borough, Inasmuch as the membeis are well known as entertainers a'ld their Christ mas social promises to eclipse all for mer efforts. The Wahler brothers have been en gaged to fuuilsh the music for tho evening's dance, while others will be engaged to furnish refieshments. EXAMINATIONS THIS WKKK. Next Friday Is being looked forward to by eery pupil In the borough schools, and each one has a desire for Its speedy approach. It Is not only the eNerclses on that day which Inspires the pupils with this desire, but the thought that Friday will be the last day of school for ten clays. The Christmas examinations will take place Thursday and Friday of this week These examinations, generally dread ed by pupils who have been It regular in attendance, are the first of a series of three which will decide the future) standing of the students examined. please gle date of list and say adver tised. Jl. K. Ulshop, postmaster: C. K. Brink, Mis. James Caldwell, William Kdwards, John Hnrpes.Chailes hutts. Mrs. Cleorgo Luzzt. Di Inker street; Miss Susie Mm ray, Jacob Hauschmeyer (2), Fied Kobbins, Chuss Hofcs, Michael K. Smith. Michael Swee ney. Potter stieet; Mrs, Maiguret Swift, W. D. Wurbchell, 1109 IUgg street. Fenl Fi.inz, Armamailn 1)1 Torln. Felice Tomalne, Fiancesce Sore, Majk Kamler, Pletio Pomanlello, Rosa Co langelo, Anafiio Clemento, Olni Di On filo, Mrs. James Tlgh Glpsey. MTTLK HITS OF NKWS. Some of the best available talent In the hoi ough hus been secured for the entertalnnie-t to be held under the auspices of the Lackawanna Jla&e Hall association, to be held In Mauley's hall on New Year's eve. The friends of Thomas McLaughlin aie urging him to commence u canvass for the olllce of school dliector Kxcellent audiences heard both ser mons In the Methodist A MUSEMENTS. I YCEUIYi THEATRE ' llUROUNDRR & KBIS, Lee:i. II. K. L.ONU, iMunaier. Wcdntbdm, Dec JOth . one night First unci onl appearance In Scranton tlllb HCJfcOll of Francis Wilson and his nc w c'omle company In the Opera Conquest latett W I 6 6 Hi Victor Ilerhe-t and Prle i a Jl 50. 51 nil, 70c Ilain 1) Smith. UNCLAIMED LETTKRS. Letteis remaining unclaimed during tho period ending December 16, 1891. Persons calllns for theso letters will chuich yesteiciay moining nnd even ing. Professor H. C Huck assisted the pastor and conducted tho musical ser vices at both services Rev. W. F. Gibbons' sermon In the Piosbyteilan chuich last evening diew a la: go nnd inteiestud audience, who followed the pre-ulu'i s woidH on tho subject. "How Would Chi 1st Have Me (live Charity?" to the close. The 'Passion Pla" pictures were exhibited to an nppioclatlve audience in Mauley's hall, Sutuiday evening. In the afternoon the youngei members viewed the plctuic-s. St. Maty's church realized a neat sum from the entet-talnments. her filends. Misses Floience Whiting, of Wellesboio, Tioga county, and Ollvo Sweczy Walker, of Lake. Pike county, at her home on West Drinker street Miss Catheilne Monlson. of the North End. .Scranton, Is n guest at the Episcopal home of Mis. Edward Walsh, on Apple Miss PERSONAL HR1EFS. Jesslo Swartz U entertaining street Miss Emma Swaitz. of Chestnut street. Is engaged in new duties as saleslndy at the t'nlon cash stoie. Mrs. Dolphin still remains in a ery precarious condition at her home In No. C. IS DANGEROUSLY ILL. George D. Klngsley, of Blakely, in a Critical Condition. George D. Klngsley, of Hlsikely. tho well known outside mine superinten dent, Is very dangerously III. He wan suddenly allllcted and his condition U dangerous. Last Thursday afternoon, after a consultation of physicians, &n oper- MUSEMENTS. ACADETY OF HUSIC, nUHOUNDnR & HBIS. Lccj II. K. I.ONO, Manager. One week commencing Monday Decem ber IS Engaeemeut of the LESTER WALTER STOCK CO, Supporting the oung romantic actor, LESTER WALTER in a t-erles of new and popular t-ofnlo productions MonUaj night, for the drat time here, tho fcter ling lomantlc drama 'A Prince of Russia." With (special scenery, hrlllUnt mechnn leal ffecls, h.inelH mie costumes new and novel specialties No wait a continuous performance Change of plaj nlghtlj Ladles' ticket Mrnclny night Popular prices. Vk ik- JiX Dime mutlnees dalls Matinees Daily. Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, December 18, 10 and 20. ij afAUP JOi DELMONICO 'S IT 6. 8-B'Q VAUDEVILLE ACTS 8 atlon was peifouned by Drs, Slckler, Vunslckle. of Olyphant, and Dr. II. D. Gardner, of this city. Last night Mr. Klngsley was In a very critical condition.
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