THE SCKA1NTON TRIBUNE-TUESDAY, JANUARY 2, 1000. EVENTS OF DAY IN WEST SCRANTON DANCE OF THE ELECTRIC CITY WHEELMEN. Conducted Last Night in the Hand somely Decorated Club House. Those Who Attended the Function. New Year's Reception of the Y. W. C. A. Donation Day at the Hospital Sweepstake Shooting Hatch on Diamond Field Personal Mention and Short News Notes. The dance held nt the rlub house ot the Electric City Wheelmen last even ing, between the houis nf S and 1-' o'clock, was one of the social functions of the scuson. The club hotittu was ar tistically decorated fur the event and presented a beautiful uppcnralice. The decorations consisted of liotted palms nnd plants. The nuttonul and the purple nnd gold colors of the club were con spicuous In the decorations. The social committee, to whom the success of the function was due, comprised K. J. Peters, V. Lewis, W. Segiavcs, (1. It. nelph, W. Hutton, S. McCrucken. IM ward Morse, Edward Davis and Dr. Fern. Among those In nttendunce were: Misses Nellie Fellows, Anna Williams, Jennie Davis, Mattle Thomas, Emma Wilson, Dorothy Hnag. Edith Tucker, May Thotnns.MIss Cornell, Miss Thomp son. Helen DcLorg, Emllle Evans. Ciii ilerella Morse. Lucy Kngnn, Muhle Uoldry, Elizabeth Helser.Uessle Fraun felter, Anna Thomas, Mnblc Spencer, Dena Itosoncrans. Huttlc Hevan. Vic toria Watklns, IMioehe Engert, Hattlt) McCracken, Anna Price, Mny Fenner, Jennie Price and Helen M. Shaw, of Middle Granville, X. Y., and Messrs. John Howells. Emery Josephs, Howard Williams, Charles Storms, William Williams, John Thomas, Charles Uer tlne, Edward Peters, David Owens, Dr. Eynon, Frank Stewart. Robert Dlehl, Thomas Eynon, Conrad I..utz, Frank Jones, Robert J. Decker, George Dan iels. William Segraves, Gus AVolnss. Edward Moise, Walter James, Robert Bradley, Samuel McCracken, Edward Smith, Ray Fuhrman, Haydn Evans, Charles E. Daniels, Luther Thomas, Sydney Mecrs. Millard P. Ryley and C. M. Storm, Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Will iams, Mr. and Mrs. Judson Bunnell, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Crane, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Hughes. Mrs. Agnes Malott furnished music for dancing. DONATION DAT. Yesterday was donation day at the West Side hospital and the residents of this side remembered that excellent institution liberally. The following do nations wera received: Check $:.". Dr Paine: $10, Dr. Wll llamr: case of tomatoes, n. D. Evans; case of tomatoes, Hrlser & Warnkn; Uwanta Good cough remedy, take Du (ours French Tar. For Sale at GEORGE W. JENKINS1. lot & Miln Avcntu Cut Right That's what we've MILLINERY STOCK All Trimmed Hats, etc., go at exactly half what we asked for them ten days ago, or we'll make up to your order any. thing you want on about the same terms. Ladies' Trimmed Hats, 75c to $7.50. Untrimmed Hats, Shakers, etc For a fraction of former figures and the selection is still good. Trimmings and Ornaments At gift prices. If your taste is good and you're handy with your fingers, you may fix up your own mid-winter mil linery for a mere trifle. Globe Warehouse two rugs, Clarke llros.: one barrel of Hour, one-half bushel of apples. I.yvls Morse: one doyen towels, Helen Farr; fruit and Jcllv.Mrs. Patturon nnd Miss Richards: rolling chair. David Rich ards: one dozen J:irs of fruit, Mm. Urewer: fruit ease nnd peck of ap ples, two cans tomatoes, Mrs, A. J. Reese; one case Umiuloes, W. It. Freeman. Superintendent Miss Siruh A. Smith, on behalf nf the association, wishes to acknowledge the rerelpt of tin) above donations and expresses their sincere thanks for the kind remembrances. NOMINATIONS AND ELECTIONS. The Sunday school of the Welsh Cal vlnlstlc Methodist church on South Main nvenuu has elected the following for the present year: Superintendent, W. R. Williams; assistant, David Cadwgan; secretary, Rhys Powell; treasurer, David Cadwgan; librarians Newton Roberts and Edward Williams; organist, Edward Williams. The following trustees were nomi nated at the First Welsh Congrega tional church: S. R. Jones, David Johnson, John 11. Davis, Thomas W. Davis, D. R. Thomas, R. H. William. The election will take place tomorrow night. The newly-elected oflleers of the Jackson Street Raptlst church Sunday school are: Superintendent, Alfred Roberts; assistant, David H. Williams; treasurer, John S. Harris; secretary, Elmer Davles: chorister, E. R. Grif fiths: organist, Miss Viola Evans; superintendent of Infant department, Richard Nlcholls; assistant, Mrs. John S. Harris. The remaining oltlcers of the latter department will bo later ap pointed. SOCIAL EVENTS. The S. R. D. club of the First Rap tlst church entertnlned the members end their friends at tho home of th-j pastor, Rev. S. F. Mathews, on North Hyde Park avenue. Diversions Inci dent to such occasions wete merrily Indulged in. Recitations, vocal and instrumental solos wero ably rendered by several members of the club. At a seasonable hour dainty viands weio served. Mrs. Salnsberg, of South Main ave nue, was tendered an agreeable sur prise at her home, by a large number of her friends, last evening. An en joyable time wns had by all. Dancing and card playing we.-e the principal features of tho evening's enjoyment. At midnight a bountiful repast wa.-s served by the entertaining hostess, as sisted by her daughters. SHOOTING MATCH. A shooting match will take j.lace on Gammon's hill next Saturday, Jan. fi, which Is attracting widespread atten tion r.mong the sportsmen throughout the city. The contestants are two well known wing shots, John Larson and Patrick Wright. Each will shoot at live birds. The match Is for $."0 a side. A largs outside lift has been posted on tln re sult. The outcome Is awaited with In terest. GRAND SWEEPSTAKE. About three hundred people assem bled on the Diamond field yesterday afternoon to witness a sweepstake shooting match. There were sixteen entries. Each contestant shot at flv-j birds. Christ Fleoier killed his five bird.', and won the (list prize, $3. The sec ond prize of fl was divided between in Two done with the Inactive Bowels Many people suffer from constipation. This Invariably produces stomach, liver and kidney disease. Constipation Is a dungcrot'rt disease. Cure it with Hos tetter's Stomach Ultters. There Is nothing better. It will not shock the system and It positively cures Indiges tion, dyspepsia, biliousness, malaria, fever and ague. Try It. It may be obtained from any druggist. See that a 1'ilv te K.vcuu Atamp covers the neck of the bottle. Wood Mostetter's for Stomach Every One Bitters Mike Kelley and Thomas Thomas. O. Anderson una J. J. Hughes dlvllcd the third prize, $1. James Ord acted as referee, and John Morris trupper. FIRST ANNUAL UALL. Tho Keyser Valley Hose company conducted their first annual ball In Mears hall last evening. The hall was well lllled. At 10 nVlojIc the grand march commenced, lfiO couples being In line. Thomas Grant nnd Kate McDonald led the march. Dur ing tho Intermission a $3 gold piece was chanced off. The Star orchestra furnished music for dancing. The committees In charge were as follows Master ot ceremonies, Tho. Grant; assistant master ot ceremonies, Peter Norton; reception commit to?, Thos. Gennon, Michael Garrlety, Thos. Hnrt, Henry Schamberg. .Mlchail Norton, John McDonnell; lloor com mittee, John Harrison, Thos. Ganlety, Anthony McNulty, William McAn drews, William Grant, Michael May, William -uurtha; door committee, E-l-watd Walsh; Michael McDonnell; check room committee. John Mona ghan, Michael Garrlety. YESTERDAY'S RECEPTION. The branch ot tho Young Women's Christian association of this side, held a New Year's reception last evening In their rooms on South Main avenue, between the hours of 6 and 10 o'clock. During those hours the cozy rooms were constantly lllled with members and their friends who were passing to and fro. An excellent musical pro gramme was rendered under tho direc tion of Mrs. Randolph Jones. Those who participated In the entertainment were: The Schubert quartette, the choral society, Mr. Philip Warren, Miss Elizabeth Thomas and Miss Marlon Hutchinson. Mrs. George Howells nnd Mrs. Ran dolph Jones acted as the general re ception committee, assisted by Mrs. Hughes, Mrs. Fellows, Mrs. Blair, Mraj Richards, and Misses Marllla Mott and Marlon Hutchinson. THIMBLE TEA. Miss Grace Walker entertained a number of friends to a thimble tea at her home on Division street yesterday. She wns assisted In receiving by Mrs. John Walker and Mrs. Robert Walker, Jr. Tea was served at 5 o'clock. Those present were Mesdames P. F. Struppler, C. R. Shryer. R. W. Luce, jr., G. L. Peck, D. J. Davis. Harrison, of Hackensack, N. Y.; Wright, of Frostburg, Maryland, and the Misses Alice Evans, Margaret Edwards, Mar garet Oibbs, Florence Glbbs, Edith Blair. Anna Edwards. Edna Williams, Lily Shlvelly, Jennie Daniels and Edna Lewis. ST. PATRICK'S FAIR. The fair being conducted in the basement of St. Patrick's church was well patronized yesterday afternoon and last evening, and a large num ber of valuable articles disposed of. The attendance during the evening was unusually large, a tine musical programme being rendered. Each night tho croud seem to bo growing larger. An Interesting and attractive pro gramme has been arranged for this evening. A number of valuable ar ticles will be chanced off A large number of tickets for a enance of the Kentucky horse of Rev. Father Whalen were disposed of List even ing. FELL ON ICY PAVE. Matthew Kueeley, of Olyphant, em ployed at the Cliff works as a black smith, fell on the Icy pavement In front of Albert Henne's hotel, on South Main avenue, yesterday afternoon, sus taining a deep gash on the back of his head. Ho was rendered unconscious by the fall, und was carried Into the hotel. After recovering, he was removed to his home In a carriage. GENERAL NEWS NOTES. The monthly meeting of the vestry of the St. David's Episcopal church will be held this evening at 8 o'clock at the church. Tho Christian Endeavor society of the Plymouth church will meet this even ing. A full attendance is desired. The boys' chapter of St. David's Episcopal church will conduct an en tertainment In tho lecture room of the church on Thursday evening. Refresh ments will bo served. A special meeting of Waco council, No. 45, Daughters of Pocohontns, will be held this evening In Hodmen's hall, on South Main avenue, to make ar rangements for attending the funeral of the lute John Reld. The Democrats of the Fifth ward will hold a caucus this evening to nominate a candidate for select council. Mary, the two-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wademan. of West Lin den street, sustained a fracture to her shoulderblade on Friday. Dr, Uremien attended her. Tho original Fisk Jubilee singers ot Nashville, Tenn., will conduct an en tertalnment ut the Jackson Street Bap tist church this evening. They come very highly recommended. There is a Class of People Who are Injured by the use of cof. fee. Recently there has been placed in all tho grocery stores now prep, nrutlon called OHAIN-O, made of puro grains, that tukes the place of coffee. The most delicate stomach re ccives it without distress, and but few can tell it from coffee. It does not cost over as much. Children may drink it with great beu cnt. 15 cents und 25 c.euts per pack age. Try it. Ak for GUAIN-O. Try Crain-O! Iniiit that your crocerElTMjrouOItAIN-O Accept no imiutlnn. HAPPENINGS OF NORTH SCRANTON NEW YEAR'S RECEPTION AT Y. '.V. C. A. BOOMS. Was Attended by a Large Number of Persons Entertainment Given Vnder Auspices of the WolJh Con gregational Church Liberty Hose Company's New Officer;? Funerals to Occur Today Other Bits of News nnd Personal Notes. Yesterday afternoon and evening from 4 to 10 o'clock an Informal re ception was held at the Young Wo men's Chrlstlun association rooms. About 400 persons visited the rooms during that time. A programme woa rendered each hour. Miss Musselman, the secretary, received the guests, ami dainty refreshments were served to those present. During the evening Joshua Johns sang "Mima" and "The Waiting," In a beautiful tenor voice. Mrs. William McDonald nnd Lulu Slmms recited several selections In a charming man ner, and the glee club samg four selections, all of which were appre ciated. Ducts, solos and games of various kinds were other features of the evening. CHURCH ENTERTAINMENT. Last evening the ladles of the Welsh Congregational church held their en tertainment In the church parlors. A large audience attended. Vocal solos by Johsua Johns, John L. Evans, Esna Price, Kathryn Hltchings, and Miss Mary Davles, were all well ren dered, and appreciated by those pres ent. Margaret Lewis, Anna Price nn.l several others recited various selec tions In the most charming manner. The church orchestra did exceedingly well in tho rendition of the overture, under the leadership of Prof. R. R. Davles. The ladles worked faithfully In pre paring for this entertainment, nnd were well repaid last evening for their efforts. OFFICERS ELECTED. At the meeting of the Liberty Hose company, No. 2, the following officers were elected for the ensuing year: President, Arthur Mills: vice-president, Robert Richardson; treasurer, John LaBar; foreman, Ernest Miller; first assistant, Matthew Jones; second as sistant, Peter Franz: trustee, John La Bar; delegates to the Relief associa tion, N. W. Simpson and William Blrt ley. TODAY'S FUNERALS. The funeral of Mrs. Thomas Burns, whose death occurred fjunday morning at 1 o'clock, will take place this morn ing at 9.30 o'clock. Tho remains will be taken to the Holy Rosary church.whero a high mass of requiem will be cele brated. The funeral of the late Ambrose Mill ley will take place tomorrow afternoon at '1 o'clock from the Providence Methodist Episcopal church. Inter ment will be made In Dunmorc ceme tery. The funeral of George, the ten-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Pierce, will take place this morning at 12 o'clock from the homo on Hill street. Interment will be made In Plttston cemetery. TOLD IN BRIEF. The Father Whltty society will hold their annual dance In the Auditorium, Wednesday evening, Jan. 10. As many of the guests will be attired In farm Ing costumes, it will without a doubt be a very amusing as well as a social event. The Excelsior orchestra will furnish the dance music of tho even ing. Two prizes will be awarded, one for the best costume and the other to tho couple performing tho best feats In the cake-walk. George Atherton, the liveryman, will convey those wish ing to attend to the hall In his large band wagon. The Keystone Literary and Dramatic club will produce "The Flag of Truce," a stirring military drama, in the Audi torium, Friday evening, Jan. 5. The Excelsior orchestra will conduct a social In St. Mary's hall this evening. Thomas Powell, of Summit avenue, left last evening for Kingston, where he will resume his studies at the Wyo ming seminary. Miss Elizabeth Henwold, of North Main avenue. Is entertaining Miss Ethel Kellog, of Syracuse, N, Y. Misses Jennie Reading, of Williams port, and Mae Ebersol, of Sunbury.wha have been tho guests of the former's parents, will return home this morn ing. Pea Coal 31.25 a Ton Delivered to South Side, central city and central Hyde Park. Address orders to C. B. Sharkey, 1914 Cedar ave. 'Phone 66S3. SOUTH SCRANTON. The funeral of the late James O'Con nor.of the llrm of McDonough & O'Con nor, took place yesterday from the resi dence of his brother, John T. O'Connor, on Genet street. The house was thronged with the many sorrowing friends who came to pay the last sad respects to one they esteemed. Ser vices were conducted In St. John's Catholic church, and Interment was made In the Cathedral cemetery. The pall-bearers were D. J. Healy, John T. Gibbons, M. A. Donahoc, Alex. T. Con nell, M. H. McDonough, Frank Brady. The parade of Camp 430 drum corps yesterday morning was a very unique uffalr and eclipsed all former proces sions In charge of this organization. Those who took part In the very novel procession were the Star Social club, the Ringgold band, costumed us an Indian band, and Camp 430 drum corps. Tho parade called forth much mirth from the lookers-on along the line of inarch, and the ball at Muslo hall which followed wus a very suc cessful affair. Division No. 22, Ancient Order of Hibernians, held their fourth annual bull at St. John's hall last evening, The master of ceremonies was Martin J. Nealon and the committee In chargu of arrangements was tho following: John T. McGrath, John J, Monaghan, John Tlgue, James Collins, James Johnson. Patrick J. McCann and An thony Gallagher. The spacious hall was well tilled with the members and their many friends, and an enjoyablo evening was spentvby all. The muslo for dancing was furnished by Hayes Brothers' orchestra. The Young Women's Christian asso ciation yesterday held a New Year's reception ut their rooms. 1021 Cedar avenue, to which their lady and gentle men friends wero Invited. A very In teresting programme wus rendered dur ing the afternoon and evening hours, JONAS LON'Q'S SONS. s Our Third Annual Sale of MUSLIN UNDERWEAR Begins on Wednesday Morning, January 3, 1900. Represented in the collection are 20,000 Pieces Of the choicest products of the very best factories bought by us many weeks before the big advance in price of cottons. No such splendid opportunity iias ever been offered to buy GOOD Underwear for so LITTLE MONEY, as there will be during this sale, o (0 s a J C L Jonas JONAS LONQ'S SONS. AMUSEMENTS. I YCEUM THEATRE "- BimaUNDI-R & REIS. Lee;i. H. K. LOMI, Manager. Monday and Tuesday, Jan. 1 and 2. Special Matinee Monday, Agustus Pltou's Mammoth Scenic Produotion The Gunner's Mate Not a War Play, A Strong Com pany. The Greatest of All Naval Dramas. Scenes laid in New York nnd on board the U. S. Cruiser New York. Prices Night 25, 50, 75, and 81. Matinee 25, 50 and 75. AMUSEMENTS. ACADEnY OF HUSIC, BUKdUNDKR & PBIS. Lessees. H. H. LOM), Man.tf.T. Thrco days commencing Monday, Jan. 1. Matinee every day. A Musical Comedy. By George Totten Smith. All Star Cast. Gus Plxlty, Kdlth Klngsley, Gladys Van. Charles Uoach, May McCabe, Phil Mlrhlels, Olivo North. William P. nnd Ulnlie DeVnull. J. tl. Murphy, Ruth Jor dan, J. G. Odell, Tlerthu Wllsca, Richard Conn, Lillian Rt.bcrts. Prices !.", 25, 25 und JO cents. Thursday. Friday nnd Saturday, January 4th, 5th and 6th. Matinees Friday and Saturday, W. H. Power's Company In the romantic Military Drama, ini 1 1 1 Startling Climaxes. Novel Mechanical Effects. PricesLie, So, 25c and 60c. Matinee, 1,1c and Me. Matinees Daily, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday January 1, 2 and 3. MONTE CARLO GIRLS BIG BURLESQUE CO. Thursday, Friday and Saturday January 4, 5 and 0. Rica & Barton's English Folly Co, 30 Beautiful Women 30. and tho ladles were kept busy receiv ing the numerous guests. The South Hide Young Women's Christian association, 1021 Cedar ave nue, will have a New iear's recep tion to-day from 4 tu 10 o'clock, .o which both gentlemen and ladles are Invited. A delightful musical pro gramme has been arranged for each hour, und refreshments will bo served. Come nnd bring your friends. OBITUARY Mrs. Ann Shay, of Blnghamton, died yesterday afternoon at the homo of her daughter, Mrs. John Tallman, of 1521 Gardner avenue. She camo here a few days before Christmas to spend the holi days. Sunday the was taken 111 und de clining rapidly pubstd a way yesterday afternoon. She Is Mirvlvcd ly two sons, who llvo In lilnplmmton, nnd nno daugh ter, Mrs. 'J'allman. The remains will bo taken to Illughamlou on the 1.35 Lacka wanna train this afternoon. Tho dcccasul was a woman nf noblo Christian virtms and had many friends In Scrautim who will regret to hear of her sad death. Rev. Jonathan Peek, of Kingston, one nf the pioneers of Methodism In this val ley and a clergyman very well known In this city, died in a liiKUl.irly striking manner on Sunday evontug while preach ing at a watch night service In tho KlnK ton Metluwllst Kplxcopal rhurch. lie was stricken unconscious while speaking and must havo died almost Immediately as when n physician arrived he hud pusxed away. Tho deceased was Just ,5 years old. having been born on December 31, 1SS1, In Chenango county, N. V. lie was u craduato of Wyoming seminary RECEPTION JONAS LONQ'S SONS. SECOND FLOOR. Long's JONAS LONQ'S SONS. ivivvivvivW;vv)vt0vvivivvv 3 FOR THE nJofnAtiHc 3 3 3 JLr icimiJivriiviw? We are now showing the tion of Fine Cut Stone ever cities. Having uougr.t neavy netoie me rise, i am prepared j. to give my patrons real bargains, from the finest S ' BLUE WHITE, JAQER'S, TOP CAPSS AND FINE MELEE. r AN INSPECTION SOLICITED. ; 1 Watches, Watches. I S We are offering the best in the world tor the monev. Gold 9 Filled 1 5 Jeweled, Warranted Twenty Years, for $10. In K Hunting or Open Face. $ CALL AND LOOK AT OUR BEAUTIFUL LINE OF CHRISTMAS QIPTS. g IE. SCHIMPFF, Jeweler I : 317 Lickawnnna Avenue. : 8 iir- n4 TV4-. ?? :: WC UpeilCU lUUtl) I Eleven Hundred Dozen China Dishes Which We Invite All the Ladies to Examine. 1 M Arc I tr"We displav these goods on sec ond floor of our new stores. J.D.WILLIAMS&BR0J . 312 and 3!4 Lackawanna Avenue, SCRANTON, PA. SOSKXUnHXStKKSKXKJOSXJSKUKK! nnd in 1SVJ became u member of tho Wyo ming conference. He lid n singularly active life, luivluir hwl over twenty charges until ISM, when ho retired, lie was a great student and lover of literary research and Ills book, "Tho Seven Won. (Urs of the World," hud nil extrusive sale hi both this country and Kuropc. Ilu was one of a family of live soiiu, all of whom were Methodist clergymen. Two of the deceased man's relatives llvo In tils city, namely, Itev, l.uther W. 1'e-k, formerly pallor of Simpson Methodist Kplscopal church, who Is 11 llrst cousin, nnd W. II. Peek, cushl.r of tho Third N.i tloual bank, who Is a second cousin. Martin J. May, the South Side grocer, died ut his home at the corner of I'rop. pert aveiiuo and lllver street last even- tng, Mr. Muv was SI curs old und had JONAS LONQ'S SONS. i i Sons. JONAS LONQ'S SONS. & & & & & HOLIDAYS. nSatYinnHc JLrxc.&imvrmm7 largest and most brilliant exhibited outside of the selec- & large fc w been suffciliig for tho last twelve weeks from typhoid pneumonia, Jlo leaves be hind him a wile and a ouug i-on, and W also survived by bis mother, Mrs. lirldget May. of tnj Itivcr street, threo brothers, John IMward and Michael, and one MMer, Mrs, Daniel Leonard, Idr, May was very popular on tho South Side. Mrs, llanlet iK'ckir. mother of Mrs, John Mc. Mullen, of (in en Itlduc, died Sunday uislit at tho family Iioiihmhi lYnn nu'iiue. Apoplexy v.i.h tho cause of death. The funeral will take place thW afternoon at L'.;'U o'clock. Interment will bo mado In Hiiumoro cemetery. When 1 lu Hoers migrated from Capn Colony to the Transvaal they wero forced to clear tho wav hv Ullllus ti.WOO lln. hey M i .
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