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EVENTS 0' &AY IN
ST SCR ANTON
FLAK TOR CLOSING
FEASXBI
GRADE CROSSING.
TF
nt West Lackawanna Ave-
"fnd ., L. ft W. Railroad Can
Eliminated Without Interfering
(h the Present Viaduct Flans.
.evivnl Meetings at Simpson
Church Several Enjoyable House
Parties Camp Meeting Will Be
Continued Other News Notes.
In view of the Delaware, Lnck.-twnn
ria and Western company's offer to
contribute $2P,000 to the proposed West
Lackawanna avenue viaduct In the
event of the dossing being closed up
entirely, a suggestion made nt the re
cent meeting of the hoard of trade via
durt committee may be taken up nnd
carried out without Interfering with
the present plans nnd at the same tlin
accomplish the desired end.
It was proposed that the viaduct be
hullt according to the original plans
now In the hands of the city engineer,
and when the abutments ou either sldo
of the railroad are constructed to ex
tend them the full width of the street,
thus closing up the (-tossing, without
interfering with the present plans. It
was further proposed to elect steps on
either side of the crossing to permit
pedestrians to cross the tracks with
out having to walk on the , Induct at
nil.
The plnn would llteially mean the
ronstutctlon of a bridge over the rail
road tracks. In addition to the pro
posed viaduct, and leave the avenue
open to pedestrians. An Impression
prevails among many that the proposed
viaduct will mean the nui rowing of the
street, but In leallty It will wldm
West I.ackawnnnn avenue slty feet.
The structure width t'.e plans fill
for will hnve toom enough tor walks
on either side, and a toad way on both
sides of a double track for stieet cars.
An Idea of the plan can be gleaned
from a study of the bridge crossing the
river at the Jeisey Central depot. It
will also mean the tearing down of the
old stove works property, a portion of
the Watts building, the Kellar and
Porter properties, leaving the piesent
load way unobstructed.
KNJOYABLK HOUSE PARTIES.
Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Carr, of North
"Bromley avenue, gave a euchre party
Thursday evening In honor of their
guest, Eugene Jantzen, of New York.
A most enjoyable evening was spent.
Refreshments vveie set veil at 11 o'clock.
Those present were Miss Kittle Mc
Donald, Mrs. Mary McDonald. Miss
Nellie Delmer, Miss Maggl" Delmer,
Miss Llbble Keating, Miss Katie Cal
lery. Joseph McDonald, George H.ir
lor, Cleotge Lewis, Albeit Coleman and
Mr. Mahoney.
Miss Millie and C.ilvin Coons delight-
WHY DON'T U TRY IT ?
Don't you know a slight tough mnv
prove serious later. I'toi rastlnittlon at
such a time Is the very wnM thl.'t: that
i an happen. Rivulets become thus
acorns oaks, and an ordinary cough often
leads to lung trouble. DI'FOl'll'S
FRENCH TAR Is what you want. It is
tried and true. For sjle nt CJ. W. Jen
kins, Druggist, 101 S. Main avenue.
e
Socks
For Men
There's no reason on earth why we
should make such an extraordinary
offer as that which follows, save a
desire to become better acquainted
with the local buyers of
Good
Hosiery for fieri
Because the specials offered for Sat
urday are not of the Bargain Counter
order. As a matter of fact, this one
number in Men's Fine Half Hose
represents the newest, and nobbiest
,Sock fashions on the market at this
moment, and includes all the colors,
stripes, dots and other novel effects
of the season. We know that these
Socks would be cheap at the regular
price, 20c a pair, but the
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Price for Saturday Only
Is Two Pairs for 25 Cents
(20 Cants will be charged for Single Palis,)
Globe Warehouse
VIN MARIANI
Marianl Wine World Famoua Tonic.
All who have tested Vln Marianl agree
as to Its great superiority this can be
rendlly verified by a personal test but
guard specially sgalntt dangerous sub
stitutes and would-be Imitators.
"Is the only tonlo stimulant without
unpleasant reaction."
Sold by all Druggists. Refuse Substitutes.
fully entertained a few friends Thurs
day evening nt their home on South
Main avenue. An enjoyable time was
spent by all. At a seasonable hour re
freshments were served.
WHITF.-MKHSETT NfPTIALH.
James J. White, of South Ninth
street, and Miss Margaiet Messett, of
South Ketnnton, were united In mur
ilage at St. Peter's cathedral, Thurs
tlnv evening, by Itev. 1). J. MncGold
ilck. P. J. McCarthy was groomsman
and Miss Satnh Connerton bridesmaid.
The bride was becomingly attired In
a blown cloth gown, trimmed with
chiffon and silk. After the ceremony
the Initial party were tendered a re
ccntlon at the home of Mr. and Mrs.
S. A. Thatcher, 321 Spruce street, whero
a wedding supper was served. They
will reside In a newly-furnished homo
on this side.
AN ENJOYABLE LVI3NT.
Miss Lulu Grass delightfully enter -tnlnetl
a few of her friends at her home,
?.':o Notth Hyde Park avenue, Thurs
day evening. The guests enjoyed them
selves In various ways. Vocal solos
were sung by Misses Anna Jenkins,
Lulu Clrass and Mr. Wilbur. Miss
.Martha .1. Evans furnished music for
dancing.
Refreshments were served, and all
tlepatted for their homes. Those pres
ent were Misses Martha J. Evans, Lem
Weber. May Yost, Anna Jenkins, and
Henrietta Feeley: Messrs. Bert Whet
stone. Henry Weber, Fred Crogan and
Alfred HeVan.
WASHBURN STREET CHURCH.
The follnilng programme of music
will be rendered by the choir of the
Washburn street I'rei-bv terian church
tomoirow. tinder the tlliectlon of Pi of.
C Ii. Derman:
MORNING SERVICE.
Prelude, Andante Mouil.in
Anthem, "Far from My Thoughts,
Vain World, Begone" Gounod
Offertoiy, Adalgt Spnr
Anthem, "He Shall Come Down Like
Knln" Huck
Postlude, Allegro Burton
EVENING SERVICE.
Anthem, "Lighten Our Darkness,"
Shepheid
Offettory, Allegretto Mnrkel
Anthem, "O Lord, Rebuke Me Not,"
Buck
Postlude Claik
ST. JOHN'S FAIR CLOSED.
The fair which has been in progress
at St. John's German Catholic church
on South Main avenue was closed re
cently, when a number of articles were
disposed of. The net proceeds of the
fair amounted to $1,961.17. The follow
ing articles wete disposed of:
To St. Maiy's Glee Club and Dramatic
association, South Scranton, a rocking
chair: Clement Relchert, handsome
bed spiead, made by the Sisters of St
John's, school; Harry Buischell, ladles'
bonnet: Conti actor Cadden, roil of floor
oil cloth: Maiy Beck, parlor lamp;
Frank Naelke, parlor lamp; Lizzie
Youngblut, of Taylor,, oak bedstead;
Susie Goethe, fancy locker; Frank
Gouraen, boy's suit of clothing; Con
tractor Cadden, fancy table lamp; Mrs.
John King, fancy toilet set; Peter
Leldner, parlor table.
Rev. William Brehl, of Plttston, won
a fancy pillow sham; cntld of Mr. and
Mrs. Barnard Frout, crayon picture;
Miss Maggie Goethe, fancy shell flower
basket; Rev. F, A. Fricker, fancy
cushion, made by his niece, of Wilkes
Barre. Several articles were left over,
which wilt be disposed of later.
SIMPSON CHURCH REVIVAL.
The Simpson Melhodlslt Epiicci.it
church hns been bleared with a glor
ious levival. Neatly .'no have been to
Its nltar and professed conversion.
it was the thought of tlu church to
conduct two weeks nf sarvlce under
th evangelistic leadership of Rev. P.
J. Kaln, V. T of Philadelphia, but
th'i interest was so great that It was
determined to continue 'the meetings,
nnd the result has Justified the deter
mination,
Led by the pastor the good work has
progressed gloriously. Last Sunday
morning It was an affecting sight to
seo 'the chutch crowded with youns
nnd old, seeking admission to the
chutch on probation. In the service
tomorrow morning others will be re
ceived and the services of the day will
be In line with the revival work of the
past four weeks.
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH.
The services will be of the usual or
der tomorrow. This afternoon the In
dustrial school will meet In Ivorlte
hall at 2 o'clock. All arc cordially in
vited to attend.
Rev. S. F. Mathews read a paper on
"Church Finance" before the Baptist
Pastors' conference In thu ''er.n ave
nue Battlst church recently. It was
ordered ji luted nnd this week's num
ber of the Baptist Messenger, edited
by Rev. S. G. Reading, contains the
first Installment of the paper. It is
well worth the perusal of ov'eiyoii! in
terested in this much discussed ques
tion. MID-WINTER CAMP .MEETING.
The mid-winter camp meeting being
held by the Salvation Army will be
continued during the incoming week,
special meetings being held each night.
Tomorrow evening the meeting will be
conducted by Secretary V. W. Adair,
of the Railroad Young Men's Christian
association.
W. W. Burton, assistant secretary,
and the Yokefellow's bind of the a-t-oclatlon,
will also assist In the ser
vices. WEBSTER DEBATING SOCIETY.
The Webster Literary and Debating
society met last evening at the home
of Sanford Phillips, on Academy street.
The llteiaiy programme consisted of
lengthy papers on tin: "Science of
Athletics," and "Tho Evolution of the
Stage." by SanfoicI Phillips and Will
iam Ellas respectively.
The next meeting w 111 be held at th
home of George Martin, on Academy
street.
BACHELOR CLUB'S BALL.
A huge crowd of young people at
tended the Bachelor club's first annual
ball in Meats' hall Inst evening. A
programme of up-to-date dances was
enjoyed to music furnished by Prof.
Johnson.
The aftair was In chaige of n gen
eral committee roinpos . of John R.
Jones Mathew Kelly, William Norton,
Edward Regan, William Jones, Mich
ael Davltt and Patrick Burke.
GENERAL NEWS NOTES.
The remains of the late Fred Weiss
man were interred In Washburn street
cemetery yesterday afternoon. Services
were held at the home of Weigand
Stern on Price street.
Rev. David Jones, of the First Welsh
Congregational church, was In charge
of the services at the Salvation army
mid-winter camp meeting last evening.
St, Valentine's day will be celebrated
nt the Fourth ward mission school on
February 14 by the pupils. An excel
lent programme Is being arranged.
The funeral of the late Mrs. Eliza
beth George will occur at 2 o'clock this
afternoon. Services will be conducted
The members of St. Mark's Luther
League are actively engaged In pre
parlrg an attractive programme for
the basket Fecial to be given next
Thursday evening at the home of Mrs.
Mnekreth on South Sumner avenue.
The Woman's Guild, nf St. Mark's
Lutheran church, will serve a clam
chowder supper In the basement of
the new church on February 21,
The debite announced for last even
ing In St. Brenden's council was post
poned for ope week, owing to the ab
sence of several debaleif.
George Reese, of Washburn stieet,
Is confined to his home by Illness,
John Richards, of Great Bend, Is
visiting friends In towr
John Dillon, of Oxford street, who
was arrested for creating a dlstuih
nnco ut his home, was lined $5 in po
lice court yesterday morning.
The Hde Park Father Mathew so
ciety will observe Its twonty-o'ghth
anniversary tomonow atP-moon with
an cnt"i tnimni'iit In Si. Leo's hall.
The CilcaueiK, of the Simpson Metho
dist Episcopal church, are making ex
tensive preparations for their social
and supper on Washington's birthday.
St. Leo's battalion will attend St.
Patiick's fair this evening. An attrac
tive musical pi ogi amine will bo rend
eied. Tile funeral of Agnes, the eight-year-old
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John
Convey, of 516 Third street, will occur
at 2 o'clock tomonow afternoon. In
terment will be made in the Cathedral
cemetery.
The Columbia Hose and Chemical
company will meet Monday evening
and nominate an additional permanent
man.
Born To Mr. nnd Mrs. H. A. Enslln,
of 628 North Hyde Park avenue, a son.
What do the
Children
Drink ?
Don't give them tea or coffee.
Have you tried the new food drink
called GRAIN-O? It Is delicious
and nourishing and takes the place
of coffee.
The more Graln-O you give the
children the more health you distrib
ute through their systems.
Graln-0 is made of pure grains,
and when properly prepared tastes
like the choic o grades of coffee but
costs about as much. AH grocers
sell it. 15c. and 25c,
Try Crain-O !
InUtthit joargroctfglveijrouGRAIN.O
Accept no Imitation.
HAPPENINGS OF
NORTH SCRANTON
FUNERAL 07 EDWARD GEORGE
HELD YESTERDAY.
Funeral Procession One of the Larg
est Ever Sean in This Section a?
the City Cases Before Alderman
Myers in Police Court Yesterday
Morning Interesting Debate on
Boer War Tomorrow's Services in
the Various Churches Candidate
Francis J. Olver.
The funeral of the Tate Edward
George was held yesterday afternoon
from his home on Church avenue at
2 o'clock. The remains were viewed
by a large number of friends as they
lay In the front parlor of the home.
At 2.30 o'clock the body was borne
to the Holy Rosary church, of which
the deceased has been a member for
the past twenty-two years. Services
.veie conducted by Rev. J. J. O'Toole.
who afterwards preached a most Im
pressive sermon, dwelling principally
upon the beautiful Christian character
of the departed.
The Father Whltty Total Abstin
ence nnd Benevolent society, of which
the deceased has been treasurer for
the past six years, attended the fun
eral In a body, under the command of
Captain Berry. The floral offerings
were many and beautiful and were
silent testimonials of the esteem and
respect in which Mr. George was held.
The pall-bearers were George F.
Wethers, Patrick F. Gibbons, Joseph
H. Duggan, James F. Slattery, John
E. Moran and Thomas Blglln. The
floral bearers were William A. Lynott,
George J. Loftus, Patrick O'Malley
and Charles M. O'Boyle. The funeral
cortege as It moved to the Cathedral
cemetery for Interment was one of the
largest ever seen In this section of the
city.
CANDIDATE FRANCIS J. OLVER.
A clean, aggressive nnd what at this
time bears every Indication of being a
winning campaign Is being wage 1 by
the friends and supporters of Francis
J, Olver, Republican candidate for
school controller In the Second ward.
Mr. Olver was born at Beech lake,
Wayne county, Pa but hns been a
resident of the Second ward for over
eighteen years, settling thre Immedi
ately after his marriage. H-i Is tho
third of a family of nine children, five
of whom have been successful teachers
In the public schools of the stat H's
parents were not able ti start their
chi'dren In life's battle equipped with
money, but they gave them something
better a careful home training and
good educations, which with him has
been supplemented nnd broadened by
a keen Interest In public affairs nnd 'a
wide business experience.
Mr. Olver Is actively engaged as a
con tt actor for excavating, brick and
stone work. Those who have known
him longest nnd most Intimately are
his firmest friends, and they know and
earnestly bear witness to those who
are not so well acquainted with him
that he harbors no prejudices against
sect or nationality nnd has no sym
pathy with any faction which does.
He was born a Republican, and in
his ward has always labored and Is
now laboring earnestly for all the nomi
nees of that party. With Funds J.
Olver as the candidate, Just how any
Republican voter can neglect to vote
for him or be Induced to vote for the
nominee of any other party is beyond
comprehension, and as the Second ward
is a solid Republican ward, we predict
more than the usual party majority for
Mr. Olver and his fellow-candidates.
IN POLICE COURT.
Joseph RlchleB and Simon Perogus,
both of McDonough avenue, were ar
rested late Thursday night by Officers
Perry and Palmer and Lieutenant
Spellman for being drunk and lighting.
They were arraigned before Alderman
Myers yesterday morning for a hear
ing and each was fined $10 and dis
charged with a reprimand.
James Cappcll, aged 18 years, was
arrested early yesterday morning by
a special officer, charged with drunk
enness. He was yesterday morning
discharged by Alderman Myers.
DEBATI3 ON BOER WAR.
The Christian Endeavors of the
Welsh Congregational church held a
debate last Thuisday evening, the sub
ject being, "Resolved, That England
Is Justified in the Present Attitude
Toward the Boers." The parties who
participated were: W. N. Williams,
Emlyn Jones and James Morgans, on
the affirmative side, and Miss Hannah
Williams, D. E. Jones and David
Thomns on the negative. The Judges
were L. Edwards, J. Hobbs and 1. J.
Lloyd.
A decision was made In favor of the
affirmative side. All the speakers dis
cussed the subject well and the large
audience enjoyed it Immensely.
AT THE CHURCHES TOMORROW.
Set vices at the Memotl.il Welsh Hap
tlst church will be nt the usual hours
tomorrow. The pastor. Rev. W. F.
Ddvies, will preach both morning and
evening. Bible school at 2 p. m. Pray
er meeting will be held Monday even
ing. The Young People's society meet
Tuesduy evening.
At the Providence Welsh Congrega
tional chutch, West Market street, the
pastor, Rev. W. S. Jones, will fill the
pulpit at both morning and evening
services, at 10 a. m. and 6 p. m. Sun
day school at 2 o'clock and Christian
Endeavor at 3.30.
The usual services will be held at the
Providence Methodist Episcopal church
tomorrow. Rev. William Edgar, pas
tor, will preach both morning and
evening. Subject In the morning, "Our
Veterans;" evening theme, "The
Eagle's Nest," All are welcome.
The Rev. R. W. Clymer, pastor of
the Flrst-Chrlstlan church, will preach
at both services tomorrow. Morning
subject, "Paul's Thunderbolt;" even
ing subject, "How We Fall Into Sin,"
This Is the first of a series of sermons
on "Sin and Escape."
BITS OF NEWS IN NOTES.
Last evening Herbert J. Franey and
company gave an entertainment In St.
Mary's hall for the benefit of Mrs. Col
price, of Oak street, who Is In very
needy circumstances. Those taking
part did excellent work. After tho en
tertainment a social was held.
Thursday evening's social at the
Providence Methodist Episcopal church
proved a success. During the even
ing forty questions wcie given to those
present. The answers to the questions
were the names of prominent authors.
Miss Laura Hawkey, of Church ave-
An Important Test.
Your Life May Be Prolonged by
Applying It.
Do you realize the Importance of the
Kidneys and Bladder? when diseased
they make a lot of trouble tear down
the system and create gravel (stone In
the Bladder). Women often suffer
from so-called "female weakness,"
when their trouble really Ilea with the
Kidneys and Bladder. Try this test.
Put some urine in a tumbler. Let It
stand twenty-four bouts. If theie Is
n sediment, a lioudv or milky appear
ance, your Kidneys aro sick. If you
are obliged to urlnitc often, especial
ly during the night; If your urlno
stains linen, if you have scalding
pains In passing It, If your back pains
you. your Bladder and Kidneys nro
diseased: you should ut onco take the
grcntest of all Kldnev medicines, Dr.
David Kennedy's Favorite Remedy. It
has cured the most distressing cases,
It will cure you.
It corrects the bad effects of beer or
whiskey, will cure old nnd chronic
cases of Rheumntlsm nnd Dyspepsli
and acts gently yet ptomptly on the
Bowels. Favorite Remedy Is sold for
one dollar a bottle at all drug stores.
You mav have a trlnl bottle of Fav
orite Remedy with a pamphlet of
valuable medical novice sent free by
mail pust-pald, bv sending your ad
dress to tho Dr. D-ivltl Kennedy Cor
poratlon.Rondoul, N. Y and mention
ing this paper. The propiletors of
this paper guaiantee the genuineness
of this llbcrat effcr.
nue, answered the largest numbcis of
questions.
The farce comedy, "A Hot Time In
Irish Town," could not be produced at
the Auditorium by tho Howard Hiber
nian Dramatic company last evening
owing to tho sickness of the leading
actor, James E. Davltt. The special
ties were given, however, in first class
manner by the artists In that line, and
they were much enjoyed by the large
audience oresent.
William O'Shea has returned to St.
Mary's seminary, Baltimore, to resume
his studies, after spending the past
few days with relatives on West Mar
ket streeet.
Mrs. M. S. Welles, of Wllaes-Barre,
Is the guest of l datives In this section.
II. Dean, of AVest Market street, is
suffering with pneumonia.
Lillian, the 2-year-old dauchter of
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Knowies, of
Elizabeth street, Is HI with scarlet
fever.
Miss Blanche Hallstead. of Oak
street, Is entertaining Miss Pearl
Smith, of New Yoik cltv.
DUNMORE DOINGS.
School Board Sid Not Meet Last
Night but Numerous Creditors
Were on Hand with Claims.
President Webber and Secretarv
Kellam were the only members of the
school board present at the adlourned
meeting held In the central building
last night. As thero was no quorum
present no business could bo trans
uded, but the- dlrectois' room was
of money at the disposal of the school
board, who were present to see that
their claims were proper ly adjusted.
Explanations wore received from the
various firms through their rentesen
tntivea present," and from the tone of
the same It wns gathered that the
creditors will be paid pro rata to their
claims out of the amount which Is In
the hands of the treasurer. The sum
of money at he disposal of the school
bouid does not begin to cover the bills
agnnst them for the building of the
new school building on the Throon
property, and the various creditors
were very much worked up over this
fact.
The orders for the salaries of the
teachers were signed laM night and
undoubtedly they wil be paid by Treas
urer August Wahleis this afternoon.
The next meeting of the directors will
be held Tuesday night, February 13.
TOMORROW'S CHURCH SERVICES.
Rev. A. J. Van Cleft, the pastor of
the Methodist Episcopal church, will
preach from the pulpit tomorrow on
the following r.ubjects. At 10.30 a. m
"The Place and Importance of an In
dividual." At 7.30 p. m., "Peter's Great
Sin and Sad Fall."
Thu services at the Tripp Avenue
Chrlstlun church will bo as follows to
morrow; Sunday school at 10 o'clock
a. in. j communion service Immediately
after Sunday school. Ovvinc to the
illness. of tho pastor. Rev. C S. Long,
there will bu no Pleaching services In
Hit! morning. In the evening the ser
vltes will be' In charge of the Christian
Endeavor s-oclctv
U the Dudley Stieet R.iptlst church
' tomonow. Rev. J, L. Kreamor will
preach both morning nnd evening. Ths
ether faervices aie as usual.
Rev. W. F. Gibbons will occupy the
pulpit of the First Presbvterlan
church tomonow moining and even
ing. Hundav f-chool will be held after
the morning service and Christian En
deavor beivico nt 6.;'( i. m.
Rev. 12 J. Hnuchtnn will conduct
the preaching sei vices In St. Mark's
Episcopal church tomorrow. Tho other
seniors will be ns usual.
TOLD IN IJKIKF.
Wlille rriKuseil at his duties an a
derk In tho I'nlon ihMi stores yester
day mornlnir. Autln McIIuffh met with
a painful accident. Alarere nail pierced
throuch bis hand, raublntr n most pain
ful injury. The Injured member will
Incapacitate air. McHugh fiom his du-
t l.u f,,i. ,nntn tltna
Thl mnrnlnir fliprn will lin Mrnlitort
ini moininK tiiereu ill lie circulated
the tlrst edition of a local paper In the
Interests of the Republican party. The
paper, which Is a sheet of four pages,
will be from th" uicss of F. SwartB
and will be continued for only two Is
sues. The employes of the Krle and Wyo
ming Valley Iinilrnad company and
Pennsylvania Coal company received
their monthly earning yesterday.
GREEN RIDGE.
The Watchful circle of the Klnit'fl
D.iulitcM will erlve a valentine narty
nt tho home of Mrs. n. C Plmmlek,
1606 Sanderson avenue, on Valpntlne's
nlcht for the assistance, of Rev. Mr.
Myere' school In Tennessee. A musical
progrnmmti will be rendered at 9
o'clock, fancy und useful articles will
bo offeied for sale, und an offering "'ill
The preparations for Christ's church
fair and festival, to be held next Tues
day, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
evenings aie now about completed.
The merchants of tho city have con
tributed liberally towuids tho fund.
There will be a supper each evening at
6 o'clock. Admission to the supper
and fair thirty cents. Tho admission
to the fair alone will be five cents,
Prof. Walklnshaw'a orchestra wilt bo
In attendance Tuesday and Friday
evenings, and other talent have been
secured for Wednesday nnd Thursday
evenings.
The Junior Christian Endeavor so
ciety of the Green Ridge Presbyterian
church gave a very delightful social
to the members and friends In the lec
ture room of the church.
MINOOKA.
Mrs. Coyne, the aged mother of
Peter Covne, of West Mlnooka, died
Wednesday. Tho deceased wns a feeble
ladv residing nt the home of her son
and had been 111 onlv n short time.
The funeral will take place this morn
ing nt ii.30 o'clock.
Tho St. Monica's, tho ladles' branch
of tho Irish Catholic Benevolent union,
of this plnce, Is making arrangements
for a euchre party which Is to be con
ducted for the members and their
friends next Friday evening.
Pea CcWl $1.25 n Ton Delivered
to South Side, central city and central
Hyde Park. Address orders to J. T.
Sharkey, 1914 Cedar ave. 'Phono 66S3.
OBITUARY
At nn early hour yesterday morning
Mrs. Mary Joyce, an aged woman, who
was recognized as one of tho oldest and
most respected residents of Dunmore,
died at her home on East Drinker street,
after an illness of a month's duration.
Deceased was 79 years of ago and was
held In high esteem by her many friends
nnd acquaintances. Sho Is survived by
one son und two daughters, who are:
Patrick Joyce, of Franklin; Mrs. Patrick
Wnlsh. of Enst Drinker street, and Mrs.
Catherine O'Malley, of Blrkner, III. Tho
funeral announcement will be made later.
William, the 3-ear-otd child of Mr. and
Mrs. John Qtilnn, of 1717 Luzerne stieet,
died yesterday. The funeral wll he held
tomorrow afternoon at 2.30 o'clock, nnd
Interment will be made in tho Cathedral
cemetery.
Agnes, the bright 8-year-old daughter
of Mr. and Mrs. Jobji Convey, of M2
Third street, died Thursday after a few
weeks illness. The funeral will be held
Sunday alterroon with interment in the
Cathedral cemetery.
LETTERS FROM THE PEOPLE.
tUnder this heading short letters of In
terest will bo published when accompa
nied, for publication, by the writer's
name. The Tribune does not assume re.
ponslblllty for opinions here expressed.
Report of the Committee.
Editor of Tho Tribune.
Sir: In view of tho many disquieting
and unfounded rumors that are current
concerning the lecent death of the l.tto
Mrs. William 13. Jones and tho causes
which, It is alleged, led up to It, and
more particularly of the article which
appeared In tho Scr.mtonlan, in its Issue
of Feb. 4, 1900, under tho caption, "Death
was nail," It is only right and proper,
nay. It Is absolutely necessary that tho
public should be apprised of the true in.
wardnc-s of things and informed of the
euet ttutc of afl.ihs.
'i ho holiest but misguided woman lu
lu, ring under a misapprehension of th"
facts and believing that through the ar
tlllce. dfteit and chicanery of Evan P.
Phillip.-, her brother-in-law, sho was be
lt, -j rubbed of her property and unfairly
dealt with, appealed to tho several lodges
for protection and assistance. Tho Ivoi
ii'., promptid solely by nn earnest tie
site to sit th.it justice and fair play vuvo
had h.twctu the parties, appointed a
eommlttte, whose names are hereto ap
pended, to thoroughly Investigate the
charges preferred, ascertain the truth or
falsity of them and present the facts as
they appear of record to tho community.
In order that the public may be bettei
able to comprehend the matter, we shall
begin by referring to the arrangement
entered Into between William E. Jones,
now deceased, and Evan P. Phillips, who
were brothers-in-law and fast friends, In
the year 1890.
On the 22d day of October, 1890, the
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western
Railroad company, by deed bearing tho
same date and duly recorded In tho of
fice for the recording of deeds, etc., in
and for the county of Lackawanna, In
deed book "ii, page 391, etc., conveyed to
Evan P. Phillips, lots No. 153 and 154 of
plot No. 1, of lands at Talor, and sit
uate on Pond street, being tho same land
In dispute. It was mutually agreed that
Mr. Phillips should have lot No. 1j3, and
Mr. Jones lot No. 1H. The reason for
putting both lots In Mr. Phillips' name
Is, he paid the first Installment of 120 to
J. P. Cooper, agent.
In pursuance of this arrangement, both
erected houses upon their respective lots,
und continued In undisputed possession,
making permanent and valuahle improve
ments thereon, and have exercised all
acts of ownership and control. During
tho same jear Mr. Phillips became in
volved In some difficulty which Is neith
er here nor there and has nothing to do
with tho miter In question except In so
far as he decided to convey the said lots
of land to Ml. Jones to avoid complica
tions that mliiit arise owing to this
trouble, and for the further re.wm that
Sir. Jones had advanced all the puiehaso
money (exiepting the $20 ns herein ibove
stated), to wit, tho sum of $Ju). Mr.
Phillips act oidlnMy gave a. ib-etl to Mr.
Jones bcarlnir date Nov. 1, 1M), ami re
corded in thu office for thu te-conllng ol
deeds, i'tc , in and for Lackawanna eoun
ty. In deed book 70, page J9I, ulc. hi
which he convojtd to Mr. Jones the same
lots of land, to wit, lots 15! und lil
As a condition precedent to the execu
tion and delivery of tills deed, a paiol
agreement was entered Into betweiu the
parties, bv which it was mutu.ill and
tacitly understood that upon the payment
by Mr Phillips of the sum of $1Vi, whtili
was one-hulf of the purchase money of
tho said lots, and Interest to Mr. Junes,
thai theieiipon h (Mr. Jonts) was to
execute and dt-llver n diftl for lot No. 151
to Mr Phillips. On Jan. S, IVej. Mi.
Phillips secured n loan fioni the West
Side bank for whit h he gave a judgment
note ns securits
On a day HKrtvd upon Mr. Phillip and i
Mr. and Mr Jones went to JucIki Ho
wards' oflUe In Scranton (tho Jiulgo ut
that time actlntr aR attorney for both
partleH, tho matter bi-lirs entirely amica
ble anil friendly), anil In his prmmee
' " wc" u" ol i'"l " l""' """
ho han(Jg flf Mr Jones s, pl,noiml
and Interest in full for lot No. 13. ac
lording to prelous ngroement. For some
tinoxplalnable reason Mr. Phillips did not
receive his deed, nor had be received It
up to the time of tho brinKlng of thu
action to enforce specific performance of
their parol rontiuct. Mr Phillips had
kept and performed his pail of the
nsreement to the letter: Mr. Jones,
throiiRh some nerslght, Inattention or
Inudvcrtence, failed in the performance
of his.
For eight jears Mr. Phillips believed
that he wus In absolute possession of his
proporty, or until Aug. 14. 1S99. when he
was Informed by the West Sldo bank
that ho hud no title to the land upon
which he hud elected hN home. Taking
counsel of an attorney he Instituted pro
eeedlng In the orphans' court to enforco
specific performance of tho parol con
tiact made and entered Into on Nov. 1,
1SW.
On that date his petition was presented
to court setting forth tho facts as here
inbefore mentioned, A cltutlon was Is
sued summoning V. P. Kvans, executor
of the last will und testament of William
K. Jones, deceased, Mrs. William F.
Jones, widow, and the children, to appear
on or before Oct. 7, 1W9, to show cause
why a decree for a specific performance
of the said parol contract according to
the true and Intent meaning thermf
should not be made. Upon receiving tho
summons Mrs, Jones, accompunled by
her sons Qonier, Itccse and John Thomas,
&&
K the system
I s overworked
nature needs aid
to restore the
body to a nor
mal healthy con
dition. The best
medicine to do
this Is the Bit
ters. It will
cute
Dyiptpla,
Indlgtstlen.
Constipation,
Nrvouinis,
Malaria,
Fever and Agut.
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II. K. LOMl, Manager,
Tuesday', feb. 13.
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repaired to rbe home of Attorney J. 13.
W.itklnx uinl asked him for advice. Ho
told than th.it tho pnx erdlng ln'fiini by
Mr. Phillip-', in bis opinion, was erulnent
1 pi. per and legil, fur In was only
indeuMilliig to priKiuc wb.it in Justice
and rislit bo was entitled to under a
M-ilial nsreeni' nt made on Nov. 1, 1&W.
Mrs. Jones and her sons fully agiecd that
Mr. Phillips should lmo a deed for lot
No 153. for which he had paid In full,
but did lint eh she to be put to any ex
hiim In tile mutter, t'pon being assured
by l,awtr Watklns that It would not
tost the-m one tent, they were perfectly
satisfied.
On Oct. 5, 1S33. the commissioner ap
pointed by the court to tske testimony
in the case-, he-Id a meeting at which
Judge Edwurds appeared as u witness.
In nnawcr to a question put to him by
W. Gajlord Thomas, i so;., attorney for
the petitioner, he said: "In the year
lMio. In the month of December, Mr. Jones,
his wife and Mr. Phillips came to my
ofllco nnd I paid Mr. Jones $181. on be
half of Mr. Phillips for lot No. 153. They
had a verbal contract for lot No. 153,
and I paid this $1SI to Mr. Jones. Hn
told me that Mr. Phillips was to hao
lot No. 153." This then is the whole case.
There Is not ono cent of Indebtedness
against tho estate of tho late William E.
Jones, neither is It liable In any manner
or form whatsoever to tho extent of a
single farthing. The West Sldo bank has
no clulni whatever ilium the estate, so
far as the couit lceords disclose. It I
free and iinilieumbi led, estlng a feu
simple tltlo in the children of Mr. Jones,
Indeleiislble and Indisputable. Through
out the wholi tiaiis.iellon Mr. Phillips
londiict has bieu umiuestloned und un
impeachable, Dill lug the lifetime of Mr.
.limes, ho and Mr. Phillips were on the
best of terms, and it was tho Intention of
Mr. Jones to exeeute and deliver a deed
to Mr. Phillips for lot No. 153,but through
thoughtlissness or indifference It wna
never delliered.
William P. Griffiths,
Thomas J, Jonea,
Committee,
Otters
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