!Bifi3 8 CRANTON TRIBUNE-WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 20, 1809. EVENTS OP DAY IK WEST SCRANTON EFFORTS TO LOCATE A BRANCH POSTOFFICE HERE. Board of Trade Committee Working Along Thnt Lino Electric City Wheelmen's New Year Reception. Opening of St. Patrick's Fair. Charles Acker a Candidate for School Controller In Fourteenth Ward A. O. H. Reception Conti nental Fund Officers Other Minor News Notes. An effort Is being made to secure a branch post office for West Scranton to sunnlant the present sub-station. The Idea Is to have the collections nnd deliveries for this side conducted through a local branch, which will not only facilitate the delivery of the stead ily Increasing amount of mall matter, but will be a great convenience to the carriers, who now have to make three trips a day to the central city post office. At present there are nearly a dozen carriers on the West Scranton routes, who go to the main office at 7 u. m., and make one delivery In the morn ing. They also make a similar trip In tire afternoon at 1.30 o'clock and again nbout n o'clock with the return mall. If a branch office was located here all the mall for West Scranton would bo received In bulk and distributed from this office. This plan would enable the carriers to maKc three deliveries dally. Another argument advanced In 'sup port of the branch office Is that the evening malls could bo secured from 6.30 to 7.30 o'cIock, Instead of the re ceiver going to the central office and mall now received late Saturday after noon and evening could be secured Sunday morning from 9 to 10 o'clock. The necessity for n branch post-office will be made known to Congressman Connell and the post office authorities by the committee of the board of trade appointed for that purpose. The citizens of West Scranton are awakening to the realization that If they want anything they must work for it, and with such determination as the members of the board of trade ex pressed at their last meeting, they are bound to succeed In their efforts. gramme will bo Is only a matter of conjecture, but It Is . .'c to predict that It will he In keeping with previous events. It Is understood, however, that a "continuous performance" will be given, which will be replete with up-ro-dato specialties by Guy Ralph, Billy Williams, Uunncll, Bertlne and the rest of the comedians. From 8 o'clock to midnight a rag time dance will be given, which will bo the society event of the evening In West Scranton. Hag-time music will be furnished nnd a rag-time lunch served at 11 o'clock. The affair will be for members and their friends and those who secure Invitations can con sider themselves fortunate. A. O. H. HNTKKTAINMHNT. Division No., 1, of the Ancient Order of Hibernians, tendered a reception and social to the members of the Ladles' auxiliary, No. 4, In St. David's hall last evening. Previous to the entertain ment the members of No. 1 enjoyed a smoker In Harl Carl hall. President Thomas Lnngan was chair man of the evening. The principal ad dress was made by Miss Katherlnu 0'IIara, county president of the Daugh ters of Erin, who spoke on the prin ciples of the order. The programme consisted of a piano solo by Annie Sul livan; song. Joseph McPhllllps; song, Laughlln Mellugh; Instrumental seloe tlons.Drury and Kelly; song and dance, Henley and Tafe; duet, Degnal and Shaughnessy; song, Michael Donne gan. Refreshments wore served by Caterer Gllroy and a social was afterwards en Joyed. Mrs. Frank Malott furnished the music for dancing. nomy and Is ono of the best posted parliamentarians among tho members of the West Sldo Republican club, of which he has been a member for many years. Ho Is also Identified with the Royal Arcanum, Simpson Methodist Episcopal church nno other societies. For a number of years Mr. Acker was chief clerk to William F. Hall stead, ex-general manager of the Del aware, Lackawanna and Western rail road, and recently resigned from t'l? company's employ to accept a imoro lucrative position with anoths com pany. T. J. Jennings' ind Wllllim l.i.r kln are seeking tho Democratic nomination. WILL KEEP OPEN HOUSE. The members of tho Electric City Wheelmen are nothing If not original, and they will surprise their friends on New Tear's day with a programme of events that will hold them for awhile. They will keep open house all day and from 2 to G In the afternoon an elabor ate course dinner will be served, which will Include all the delicacies of the season. Between R and S o'clock the "surprise party" will take place. What tho pro- Uwanta Good cough remedy, take Du fours French Tar. For Sale at GEORGE W. JENKINS'. ioi S. Main Avsnu ST. PATRICK'S FAIR OPENING. Everything will be In readiness for the opening of the fair In St. Patrick's church tomorrow evening. Rev. J. B. Whelan and his parishioners have worked unceasingly to perfect tho many details incident to such an un dertaking and they confidently expect their efforts will oe crowned with suc cess. In addition to the attractive booths now being arranged and tho disposal of the Innumerable articles contributed, there will be several contests for valu able prizes. A magnificent blooded Kentucky horse will be chanced off and other useful articles contested for. A musical and literary programme will bo furnished every evening during the fair and some of the best talent In the city will participate In the concerts. PLYMOUTH CHURCH OFFICERS. At the annual meeting of tho mem bers of the Plymouth Congregational church the following officers were placed In nomination for the coming year: Recording clerk, Miss Lizzie A. Evans; financial clerk, William Wat kins; deacons, A. B. Eynon, William James; music committee, Richard Owens; standing committee, John T. Jones, Thomas Roberts, Samuel Pow ell. Ways and means committee, John Phillips, W. M. Anderson, Tallle M. Evans and Thomas E. Evans. Tho officers will be elected next month. MISSIONARY FROM SYRIA. Tho regular monthly missionary prayer meeting of the First Baptist church will be held In the basement of tho First Baptist church this even ing. L. D. Baddour, of Mt. Lebanon, Syria, will bo present and make an address. Mr. Baddour is' preparing for the Christian ministry nnd wns com pelled to leave his own country on ac count of government persecution at tho time of his conversion. Ho united with a Baptist church In Tennessee and also engaged In business at tnat place, but was recently burnel out. Having been ralsed In that historic region about Mount Lebanon and wit nessed some of the cruelties endured by Christians In his country, It Is ex pected he will give a very Interesting talk. All are cordially Invited to this meeting, which begins at 7.30 o'clock and lasts one hour. HAPPENINGS OF r NORTH SCRANTON MICHAEL FINN CHARGED WITH ATTEMPT TO KILL. PREPARATIONS FOR CHRISTMAS. The choirs of the various churches are busily engaged rehearsing music for the Christmas exercises whi ''i will be held riext Sunday. The choruses have been augmented by nddl.iiuiil singers and the selections to be ren dered are the Latest compositions. Choristers desiring their programs published In The Tribune on Saturday should leave them at Jenkins' drug store not later than Friday afternoon at C o'clock to Insure proper Insertion In this department. Fired at Two Water Company Men, Claiming They Were Tresspassing, nnd Will Be Arrested Today Democratic Caucus In Second Ward To Be Held Tomorrow Evening. H. B. Betts Again Arrested Can tata To Be Presented School De positsOther News Notes. On the Information of John H. Miller, a warrant was Issued by Atderman Myers yesterday for tho arrest of Michael Finn, of South Ahlngton. Mr. Finn owns some of tho farmland about Mud Pond, ono of the sources of tho water supply of the Providence Gas and Water company, and ho Is charged with attempting to take tho lives of Mr. Miller and Joslah Newman, by shooting at them several times. The two men were engaged In clean ing the reservoir and Finn, It Is stated, claimed they were trespassing on his land. Tho warrant will be served to day and a hearing will be had this afternoon at 3 o'clock. CONTINENTAL FUND OFFICERS. The Continental Mine Accidental fund have elected the following officers for the ensuing term: President, M. S. Lavelle; secretary, Thomas Parry; treasurer, Richard Williams. Standing committee William R. Jones, John Thomas, Patrick Dun leavy, James McGlone, John McGlone, Thomas McGraw, Frank Francis, Rich ard II. Williams and Thomas Parry. WILL BE A CANDIDATE. Charles R. Acker, of Falrvlew ave nue, has formally announced himself as a candidate for the Republican nomination for school controller In the Fourteenth ward. Mr. Acker Is one of the best known men In the city and would make an excellent representa tive. He Is a student of political eco- The Holiday Carniv m Is now at its height and the stream of visitors was never greater. The reason is plain. We thought the situation carefully over before we started to make p;o vision for tbe Christmas trade, and our long exparieuce has enabled us to hit the popular fancy just right in every detail. The little folks are provided for with Toys, Story Books, Gaines, Dolls, Doll Furniture, etc., while the variety of suitable gifts for their seniors is simply infinite. Gloves, Hosiery, Fancy Aprons, Notions, Neckwear, Underwear, Ribbons, Laces, Pictures, Sewing Machines, . : China, Toilet Requisites, Fans, Purses, Blankets, Bohemian Glass, Fine Furs, Smart Petticoats, ; Silk Waists, Cloaks, Men's' Furnishings, Silks, Underwear, and One Thousand Other Things As usual, there are little lots here and there that are slower at moving than others. In these we've cut deeply at former prices and .made buying easier than ever before. OPEN EVERY NIGHT THIS WEEK TILL 9,30, NOTES AND PERSONALS. A special meeting of St. Leo's bat talion will be held tomorrow evening for the purpose of making arrange ments to participate In St. Patrlck'3 church fair. The Bertha La Monte society of the Washburn Street Presbyterian church, the Gleaners of Simpson Methodist Episcopal church and the Christian Endeavor society of the Plymouth Con gregational church held their regular meetings last evening. Joseph D. Lewis, of the United States census department, Is spending the holiday Vacation at his home on West Locust street. Mrs. Walter Beck and son, Harold, of Towanda, are visiting Mr. and Mrs. John Reese, of Washburn street. The remains of Mr. and Mrs. Martin Rush's child were Interred In the Cathe dral cemetery yesterday afternoon. The pall-bcarers were Jennie Hughes, Lor etta Hughes, Belinda Dalley, Martha Hart. Leonard E. Hermes, of New York, who has been visiting Oscar Oswald, returned home yesterday. The committee of the various society members arranging for the safe con test nt St. Patrick's fair will meet this evening In St. Brendan's rooms. A Polander, whose name could not be learned, was seriously injured in the Dodge mine yesterday by a fall of coal. He was employed as a laborer Vy Jo seph Granger. William Crawford, of North Hyde Park ave.me. Is home from Drew Theo logical seminary for the Christmas holidays. Daniel Jay Reese, of South Fllmore avenue, will spend Christmas In New York. AIR. BETTS AGAIN ARRESTED. II. B. Betts, of Grand View avenue, who was before Alderman Myers on Monday evening charged with dis charging firearms In the city limits, and who paid the fine und costs Im posed, was plnced under arrest by Con stable Bernard Davis later on a war rant sworn out by C. S. Watson, charging him with malicious mlchlef. He waived hearing and entered ball In $300 for his appearance at court. H. C. Reynolds qualified as hla bondsman. This latter case Is an out growth of the shooting of Watson'a dog by Betts on Sunday. Jonas Long's Sons' Store News Of Interest to Sunday Schools and Stinday-School Teachers, Of Interest to Day Schools and Euery-Day Teachers. In the last six days we have supplied upwards of fifty schools of both kinds with gift things, not counting the vast number of teachers who have made selections for their individual classes. The majority of them choose books for the giving, though some have selected from the toys, silver novelties and the like. One teacher provided for the rainy Sun day's and took umbrellas there'll be no tardy members in her class after this. If we did not supply the teachers and schools cheapest and best, they would not come here. Are you yet unprovided? Come today. Jonas Long's Sons. jMWjyJVTS I YCEUM THEATRE . -' HUROLiNOHR & RI'IS. Lsuesi. It. K. LONU, Manner, Wednesday, Dec. 20th., ono night. First und only nppearanco In Scranton thlu season of Francis Wilson and his new company In tho latest Comic Opera Conquest A TRIP TO OLD CHRIS. The cantata, "A Trip to Old Chris," will be performed on Friday evening In full costume at the auditorium by the Memorial church choir, with Mr. James Frlczo as conductor Miss Mary Protheroe Davis as pianist Miss Mangle Twining as organist. The ca&t of characters Is as follows : Blanche, a girl with a good Idea, Mary A. Williams and Maggie Jehu Carsle, Maude. Dora. Blanche's Chums, Mary Richards, Jennie Richards, Mary A. Jones. Katie Sing Cora Roberts Ullacalulu Mrs. Naomi Thoir.a3 Dan, Cy, farmer boys, Willie Franz and Lewis Hughes Jack. Dick, Tom, soldier boys, Johnnie Harris, Alfred Williams, David Jones. Willie Wiles, tho boy with a chill. Tommle Morris Old Chris Evan Trehane SOUTH SCRANTON NOTES. Funerals of Patrick Troy and Con rad Staub Debate on South Af rica In, Connell Lodge Tonight. Tlj " ' " ll,fc-l"IJIJIJ--,-l-l-LI In 1 Glob e Warebote gjsggfl?jS From his late home on Birch street. the funeral of Patrick Troy took place yesterday morning at 9 o'clock. A re quiem mass was celebrated In St. Pet er's cathedral by Rev. D. J. MacGold rlck and Interment was made In the Cathedral cemetery. The funeral was attended by a large number of the friends and neighbors of the deceased. The funeral of Conrad Staub was held yesterday afternoon from his late home on Stone avenue. Numerous rel atives and friends came to pay their last respects to their old friend anl the family residence was filled before the hour appointed for the funeral. Rev. Rogers Israel, pastor of St. Luke's church, conducted the services at tho house and Interment followed In the Forest Hill cemetery. BUDGET OF BRIEFS. Prof. John J. Costello, of No. 23 schools, reports the last weekly col lections of the dime savings fund as lollows: Prof. Costello, $1.15; Miss Ter esa C. Battle, 33 cents; Miss Katie D. Jordan, 41 cents; Miss Kate O'Boyle, 21 cents; Miss Ella O'Boyle, $1.20; Miss B. M. Norton, 69 cents; total, $1.11. Tho nearness of the Christmas season Is regarded the cause for the light col lection, the children having evidently taken some of their savings for pur chasing the things that will cheer their little hearts. An entertainment will be given by the kindergarten nnd primary school at the North Scranton Young Women's Christian association, taught by Mis Gullck and Miss Alice Osterhout, on Monday evening, beginning nt 7.15. An entertainment and Christmas tree exercises will be held at the First Welsh Baptist church, on West Market street, on Saturday evening next by the Sunday school. The doors open at 7 o'clock and admission Is free. William J. Davis, of Warren street, who has been acting queerly for'somo time past, and who In his Insane mo ments has caused his family great an noyance, being fearful at times of thel" lives, was yesterday afternoon sent to the Hillside Home. His family took the necessary steps to secure him, and Doctors Roberts, Bcssey and Jenkins made the examination and certified to his condition. The Thursday evening meeting of th-i Memorial Baptist church has been dis pensed with this week to give room for a rehearsal of the cantata "A Trip to Old Chris." The Providence Presbyterian Sunday school will hold their annunl Christ mas exercises next Monday evening. Uppermost thoughts for Christmas will be the theme of the service thh evening In the Providence Presbyterian church. Rev. Dr. Guild will givf a brief opening address on the subject. The Sunday school of the Memorial church will have its Christmas exer cises Christmas night. The children will give a programme of recitations and song and receive candles and nuts in return. cm 6 ill By Victor Herbert and Harry B. Smith. Prlecs-Jl.DO, 51.00, 75c, C0c., 23c. ACADEHY OF HUSIC, KUUaUNIlRR & REIS. Lessses. II. H. LUNO, Alunag.-r. One week commencing Monday, Decem ber IS. Engagement of tho LESTER WALTER STOCK CO, Supporting the young romantic nctor, LESTER WALTER, in a series of now nnd popular scenic productions. Monday night, for the first tlmo here, the ster ling romantic drama, "A Prince of Russia." With special scenery, brilliant mechan ical effects, handsome costumes, new and novel specialties. No wait a continuous performance. Change of play nightly. Ladles' ticket Mcndny night. Popular prices, 10c, 20c , SOc. Dime matinees dally. FOR THE HOLIDAYS. S I Diamonds, Diamonds r$ We nre now showing the largest and most brilliant selec- J2 tion of Fine Cut Stone ever exhibited outside of the large La cities. Having bought heavy before the rise, I am prepared to give my patrons real bargains, from the finest BLUE WHITE, JAOER'S, TOP CAPES AND FINE MELEE. i AN INSPECTION SOLICITCD. 1 Watches, Watches. Jcj We are offering the best in the world tor the money. Gold ?5 Filled ij Jeweled, Warranted Twenty Years, for $10. In r$ Hunting or Open Face. '-a CALL AND LOOK AT OUR BEAUTIFUL LINE OF CHRISTMAS GIFTS. 1 Matinees Daily. Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, December 18, 19 and 20. minors it 6, 8-BG VAUDiVILLE ACTS 8 IE. SCHIMPFF, Jeweler 3 17 Lickawnnna Avenue. 0 J o 0 0 NUBS OP NEWS. James Connell lodge of Odd Fellows will this evening continue the debate on the war In South Africa. The side whh was .defeated In this debate last weqk has appealed from the Judge's de cision and this evening the appeal will be heard. This evening's meet pro mises to be a very Interesting one. Mrs. Schrader, of Philadelphia, Is the guest of Editor and Mrs. Nast, of River street. Miss Rose McDonald, of Wllkes Barre, is visiting at the home of MIsi Nellie Nealon, on River street. Mlsa Mame neshon. of Hawley, Is the gueRt of Mr. and Mrs. John Bour, of Hickory street. Pea Coal 1.25 a Ton Delivered to South Side, central city nnd central Hyde X'ark. Address orders to C. B. Sharkey, 1914 Cedar ave. 'Phono 6683. GRAM! GRAM! Remember that name when you want a d( Helens, appetizing, nourishing food drink to take tho place of coitce. Sold by all grocers and liked by all who have used It. Qrnln-0 1 made of pure grain, It aids digestion nnd strengthens the nerve. It Is not u stimulant but u health builder and the children as well ns the adults can drink It with gront benefit Costs about U as nim.h as cof fee. i!n. and ?5o. per package. Ask your grocer for Oraln-O. OBITUARY The Wllkes-Barro Record had the fol lowing obituary of George D. Klngsley, superintendent at the Johnson colliery, at Priceburg, who died Monday afternoon at his homo In Blakcly: "The deceased was well known throughout tho valley and his death will be a source of great sadness to his numerous friends In this vicinity. He was born In Plymouth forty two years ago next January, but spent the greater portion of his llfo in Lacka wanna county. Ho camo ' to Kingston about tlfteen years ago and for a num ber of years was superintendent of the Avfndale colliery of the Delaware, Lack awanna nnd Western company. About three years ago ho removed to Ulakely to accept tho superlntcndency of the John son Coal company's mines at Priceburg. Mr, Klngsley was of u kind nnd aftublo disposition nnd was populac- enjoying 'a lorse circle of acriualntanccs. Ho was an artcctlonato husband and father, and tho family havo the sincere sympathy of all. Tho deceased was u member of several of the prominent societies of thin city, being a past master of Kingston lodge, 395, Frco and Accepted Jlatons; a member of Sheklnah chapter 12, Royal Arch Masons, of Wllkes-Uarre, and a past eminent commander of Dlou lo Vcut commandery, 43, Knights Templar; also a member of Lodge 109, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks. Tho deceasi'.l Is survived by his wife, formerly Miss T.tzzlo Wolcott, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Wolcott, of Kingston, and two daughters, Jennette, aged 18 years, and Amelia, aged 3 ycats; also his parents. Mr. nnd Mrs Dwlght Klngsley, of Blakc ly, and two brothers, Edwnrd, of Blake ly, and Bert, of Olyphnnt." The funornl will take olace from his late homo In Peckvllle Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Interment will bo mudo In Union ceme tery at Blnkcly. Charles Denning, formerly a resident of this cltv. died last Friday In Brooklyn. N. V., after a two days' Illness. He was about 3 years of age. unmarried, nnd the son of Georgo Denning, who was for several years foreman of tho Dickson Manufacturing company's Vine street foundry. About three years ago the Den nlngs moved to Brooklyn, where tho father became foreman of the foundry of the Hoe Printing Press company. Mrs. Bridget O'Donnell, ono of the nged and respected residents of North Scran ten, died at the home of her son, P. J. O'Donnell, on Green street, at a lato hour Monday night. The funeral will tako place tomorrow morning at 9.30 o'clock with services at Holy Rosary church, af ter which Interment will bo made In Dun more Catholic cemetery. Patrick Duffy, a well known young man of Keyser avenue, died on Monday after a brief Illness. His mother and two sis ters and one brother survive. He was nearly twenty years old. The funeral takesi place this afternoon with bervlces at Holy Rosary church. Interment will bo at the Cathedral cemetery. Patrick McNally, a veteran railroad man, died yesterday morning at the ngo of R0 years, at the home of his niece, Mrs. John Best, of Brook ,strct, South Side. The funeral will take place Thursday morning at 9 o'clock from St. John's church. Interment will bo made In tho O'ynhant Catholic cemetery. Elizabeth, wlfo of William Pothrlck. of 121 North Everett avenue, died yesterday. Deceased was 47 years of aire and Is sur vived by her h'isbaiid and several chil dren. Tho funeral wltl bo held Frldny afternoon at 2.W o'clock. Interment will bo mado lu Washburn street cemetery. Mrs. James Rogers, whoso Infant daughter was buried Sunday, died yes tcrrtav at her home, corner of Elg street nnd Prospect nvenue. Fho was 22 years of ago and Is survived by her husband. BOND ISSUES TODAY. Slitf HuiiAmft Weie Destroyed hy Fire But a Finer One Has Been Raised. We have Passenger Elevator Ser- S vice to everv floor of our establishment. X 0 u Dolls I oiieGigo Is a wonder to behold. Toys of every variety. Come and see the Menagerie and Santa Claus. We invite you to examine us thoroughly is S ill 15 1 1 l) Wholesale and Retail. tfcs-siiiiday Schools and Cuurches at Special Prices To Be Made for Clay Avenue Pave nnd North End Sewer. Bonds will be Issued today by the mayor for the payment of the balance due the Barber Asphalt company for the paving of Clay avenue. The mayor will also issue bonds for $795.01 to Donahue & O'Boyle. being the property-holders' share of the fourth partial estimate for tho construction of the North Main avenue, Phllo street and Providence road sewer. As la cus tomary the contractors will enter suit for $1 78'!.02 beli.g the city's share of tho estimate, and City Solicitor Vos burg will confess Judgment for that amount against the city. BOND ORDINANCE SIGNED. Mayor Believes tho People Will Vote In Favor of It. Mayor Molr yesterday signed tho or dinance providing for tho submission to tho-voto of the people of tho pro posed bond Issue of $373,205.80 for sow er purposes. He stated that he had no doubt but that the people wero alive to tho necessity for better sewer facilities and thut there would bo hard ly any ojipoFltlon when the matter camo un at election. He also signed the ordinance provid ing for sidewalks In the Fourteenth ward and for the transfer of $250 from tho surplus of the board of health's npproptlatlon for repairs on tho West Mountain road. J.D. WILLIAMS &BR0.1 CHFiaSTiVlAS G8FTS. We have secured a fine line of Gent's Fancy Shirts. These are the famous gold and silver make, bosom and soft fronts, regu lar price $1 to $1.50. Our price this week 50c and 75c. NECKWEAR. Beautiful patterns, all styles, worth 50c and 75c. Our price, 25 cents. Sandy McWilliam Corner Lackawanna and Washington Avenues. Branch Store, 120 Penn Avenue. SCRANTON, PA. . .'kAL.i jjL: MilHiaiik