'Tt w -" fi . ,- -4 it --w Aft-. .--..- j - r " t -1 "-"l, t v 'JRrW'W1' M"-h'' tfiffl' THE SCRANTON TIUBUNl-WEDNESDAl', MAY 2, 1000. 8 I ' " "- auQftW-??' EVENTS OF DAY IN WEST scranton SUCCESSFUL EISTEDDFOD IN BAPTIST CHURCH. Two Sessions Held, Which Were Largely Attended and Proved to Be Very Interesting Chief Prize Won by the Local Choir, Under the Diiectlon of Mrs. D. B. Thomas Wheelmen Elect Officers. Other Shorter Paragraphs of Time ly Interest. The clste'tldfoel HI the Flint We-Mi Jlnntlst church yoateidny proved to ho h treat, both from n musical and liter ary standpoint. The uucIImhvh wern lnrcje and tin- competition excellent. The chief prize for the choral rendi tion of "Star of DerccndiiiK NIkIiI" was awarded to the West Hcranton choir, under the direction of Mi. D. H. Thomas, and the mize for the chil dren's chotUM wok divided between the . two competing parties. In the Individual contests. ,1 IMriu' yrobyn, of 1'lttston. proved to be the bright pnrtleulMr star of the eisteddfod, lie won both prizes on the competitive tecltatlnns. sunt? In excellent .voice and by spcrlal recpiest, repented the reci tation "Our Admiral" at the evening session The adjudlealts on music. Henry 1. Davis, David Jones and Thomas Watklin. did ci editable work, and Miss Porter, who decided the win ners In the recitations, demonstrated marked capability along that line. The eisteddfod was a success In every particular and was one of the most enjoyable events of the ltlnd ever held In the city. The committee In chart;" deserve much credit for the ex cellence of the piogramme. A I-'TKIINOON SESSION. Ov-lr-; to the delay incidental to the prullnilnniy earnest an I the parade, the arteiroon ses4ioi did not besln until neatly .) o'clock. In the absence o" the chniiuiau. Hon. John T. VI' llainr.. ilev. D. Jj HopKlnr. the con iluetor r-illcd the assembly to order ilth a few Intri'ductory remarks, an 1 the audience sac; "M Countiv 'TIs oi t ue. jo,, v rn,r v, . .:v.,. , Master Ivor Pi Ire.a (lever young plan- ist. pli.ye;, a dilllcull piano solo. "Th.-. Hrook. The selection wns well le- e'ved and excellently rendered. The fl'st comi" tltlve mimbt. a reci tation for children, on "Papa's Let ter," lit'.l three entries, i.oulsa Nicho las, "J.cfiia;" Maud Weatherhog,"I,da. Scranton. ' and Pearl Jnnkln. The prize. an I $1, wen? awarded to the llrst ard second named. Miss Jen kins also received a special prize. There were right .onteuiants In the preliminary. Km-n displayed excellent talen. The sole for hlldreii under 1." yeaw of age on the silo. "No Mop,. In Jesus," Dufour's French Tar Has Won Success, It Cures Your Cold And Gives You Rest. FOR SALE BY ALL DEALERS. Grand May Ou Tuesday, May ist, we will have ready for your inspection a matchless line of Parasols, Coaching Umbrellas, Sun Shades, Mourning aud Fancy Um brellas. Everything possible has been done to make this interesting event worthy your attention, and in respactfitlly ashing the favor of a call ou Tuesday, or anv other day during the . week which may prove more convenient, we do so with the fullest assurance that you will uot go away disappointed for a finer display of Noveities and Standard $tySes in Parasols, Coaching Umbrellas, Etc. Has beeu but rarely seen. You can get an inkling of what they're like from a glance at our windows, but if you want to see the uobbieit styles and exclu sive novelties you'd better step inside. These are show days and lookiug is all that's expected of you. A Dozen Ideas for Your Guidance: No. 1 Plain and Figured Coaching .. Umbrellas of every , line and color. Immense variety. No. 2 Fine White Maline nnd Chlf- fon trimmed; sunshades, New--' est sticks. lJ" No. 3 Plain White Silk Taffeta Coaching Umbrellas. Covers can be removed nnd cleaned. No. 4 Fine White Silk Parasols, with lace ruffles, newest handles etc. No. 5 Fancy Sunshades in nil colors, with bow knots nnd real sweel ' handles. No. G Changeable Silk Coaching Umbrellas, in rich color com binations. Beautifully finished handles. A very serviceable line at moderate cost. Phrasol and Sun Shade Globe Warehouse had "Vary," "lMlth ttwyn." "Itebec cn" ami 'Annie," as competitors, Kaon Hani; fepiliiKly and with good orfeot. The prizes, K and t, were awarded to Stella Thomas run! Anrjie Jones. Then wnro 'fourteen competitors In the preliminary. Onlv one entry wns received on the word competition routined to Biblical words, but the patty '.'W. t'" who.ie name was handed in, failed to re spond. OCTKTTK COM PUT1T10N. The unttloie on the octette competi tion. "Who Knows What the Hells Say"" were unable to be piesciit, and the number was not given. The reel ntlon. "Our dmlral," only had one compel lior. a young man, J. lMpir I'roblii, of Plttston, who gnve a thrill ing letiditlon of the patriotic recita tion ili was awarded the pilze of $". Tlie closing mtnil'cr of the afternoon seslon. the children's choius, "True Hearted. Whole Hearted." for n prize of $11, iVinated by Colonel K. 11. Hippie, broii'jht forth the musical talent of future years In the Congregational Hand of Hope and the Fourth Ward Mlshm Hand of Hope. Km It party had the nsslsianee of eight adults. The former sang tirst. under tl:e leiidsrihip of Mristii- Kred Kvans, ae. compan' el by W. J. Davis, and the latter w.is led by Thoimm n. Williams, with Ivo" Price as .ictompnnlst. Hoth partli'M Fang In excelltnt voice and time, hut th selection was altogether too xhoi to tett tho full strength of the yrilim; slu'j'is. The adjudicators, llen-y I1. Davies and Thomas Watklns, made a critical ndjud'eatlon on the competlllon, and gave o'leh fifty-seven points out of a possible elpht. thereby dividing the prize 1-itveen the two parllus. Itlcliard Thomas "l,lcw Heibert" sang 'i Welsh solo at the lope, which t rendered In his obi time voice and e( ell nee. KVKNINO SKB5ION. At 7.I10 o'clock the evening session was opened nnd there were ptesent an audience tluit completely tilled the large edifice. On the stage ivere seated the chahman, Colonel K. II. Hippie, and Hon. John T. Williams. Hev. F. Davies nrid Hev. D. D. Hopkins. The exercises were opened with the singing ot "Hen Wind fy Nhadau," by Hlew Herbert, the audience joining in the chorus. The effect was Inspiting and pleasing. Hon. John T. Williams, who was un- n)1(l t(( bn pr(.sont aK thp dmlrn,,,,, of ,. fternoon session, apologized for hls ..bspnep. nn(i ,rBnenklng of tho eisteddfod lie said It was not easily to define, but yet the Americans have been unable to coin a word In Its stead. He Introduced Colonel K. H. Ripple as the chairman of the evening. He said there were but two word-t in Velnh that he knew, one was "eis teddfod" and the other wasn't. When Mr. Illnp'e came heie forty years ago he resided In Hyde Park and during all the years he has been here, he said, I." had found a good, true friend In the person of the late Henjamln Hughes, whose face he missed at the eisteddfod. He was unable to spent: Welsh, but he said he enjoys the Welsh mue. nnd was unable to make but a short addiess. owing to a severe cold, fiom which he was suffering. MISS HI'OHKS WON. i Tlie llrst competitive number, the soprano solo, "There is a Oreen H'll Fur Away,", had but one competitor, Miss Norma Hughes, who gave a splen No. 7 Mourning Umbrellas and Sunshndes in plain and fancy styles, some really beautiful ideas. 8 Colored Chiffon Parasols iu all shades, with the newest handles. No. No. 0 Black Silk Parasols, with corded chiffon ruffles in various styles. No. 10 20-lnch Umbrellas for ladies in nil colors. Endless selection of pretty handles. No. 11 Children's Sunshades, sizes 10 to 18 inches, all colors and qualities up to really good makes. No. 12 The assortment of sticks, styles and handles 'Is beyond your conception unless you come nnd see them with your own eyes. Opening. Day Tuesday. ' Opening did rendition ot the selection, and was awarded tho prize of J5. Hev. D. P. Jones, tho adjudicator on tho essay for "The best method for re taining the Interest of young people In the Sunday school," submitted his find ings, in which he awarded tho prize ot J3 to William II. Priest, of Oiyphant. There were six compositions received, which were all of high 'merit. The adjudication was as follows: "This author has done well. He has an essay of great merit and a method easy to be observed by tho most of our Sunday schools for retaining the Interest of the young In Its work and aim." Much Interest was manifested In the competition for men nnd women over forty-five years of age, for the best rendition of the old Welsh tune, "Prrynedigaeth." There were four en tries, "W. C" "Sarah," "Cytnro," and "D. J." The prize of $2 was awarded to the only lady competitor, Mrs. Halnsbury. While the adjudicators were prepar ing their award on the above compo sition, Thomns O. Williams sang a patriotic composition by Miss Orrlana Williams, of Peckvllle, which Is meri torious and catchy. Two parties entered tho competition on the trio. "(Jod He Merciful." They were Norma Hughes.DavId Jenkins nnd William Davies. who sang llrst. and "The Pilgrims," which party In cluded the young lady who sang -with the first party. Her associates were J. Hdgar Probyti, of Pittston, and Hlch and Watklns, ot Taylor. The rendi tions were up to the standard and showed cat ef ul study and training. The prize of $S was awarded to "The Pilgrims." PATH OF VIRGINIA. Three colnpotltois were picked from among the entries on the recitation, "Th.j Fate of Virginia." They were Mr. Probyn, "Althea" and "Verna." The latter proved to be Oeraldlno Phillips and Verna Williams, all ot whom are exceedingly clever. This composition proved to be one of the best numbers on the programme, the recitation giving ample opportunity for dramatic ability. The prize of $3 was awarded to Mr. Probyn. Th" alto solo, "He Was Despised," had three competitors, Misses' Margaret 'Ihomns, Lizzie Hlllcott and Myfanmy Ueynoii. tho latter being a little girl about JO years of age. All three gave a beautiful rendition, the latter evi dently .suffering from hoarseness. The prize was divided between the first two. A special prize of $1.50 was giv en to the third competitor. By special request Mr. Probyn re cited "Our Admiral," the competitive recitation at the afternoon session, which was written by John Courier Morris. The teiv.r solo, "The Uetter Land." brought forth as competitors. William Davis. John Kvans, Richard Watklns and Thomas Abrams. The adjudica tors did not consider an of the com pet I torn worthy of the prize. David W, Davis, formerly of Prim rose & West's minstrels, sang "Our Admiral," set to music by John U. I.fwK and a chorus of several well known voices a&slsted In the chorus. The rendition was a surprise, and proved to be a welcome departure from the programme. Tlie music Is stirring and very prety. SOLO COMPKTITION. The last solo competition. "Out of tho Deep," was e pleasing numbcr.nnd many entries Were received, but only a few got beyond the preliminary, Thev were J. Kdgar Probyn, David Jc-nkin.n and Richard Watklns. The prize was awarded to Mr. Jenkins, who sang in excellent voice. The chief competition for mixed voices on "Star ot Dercendlng Night." was the final effort In the eisteddfod, and brought forth two competing cholri), the Wayne avenue church choir of North Seranton. under the leadership of Georgt Davis, and the Mozarls of this side, directed by Mrs. D. 15. Thomas. The prize was J30, with . to the successful conductor, and was donated by William Council. Tho North Scranton choir sang first and '.rave an intelligent interpretation of the composition. The second party was composed of the cream of West Scranton alnrerH and sang strongly and with much dash and spirit. The adjudicators awarded tho prize to the second choir, having ninety points to the other choir's sixty-seven. WHKICLMKN ELKCT OFFICHRS. A well-attended meeting of the Elec tric City Wheelmen was held last evening, at which considerable busi ness was transacted and a lunch en Joyed. The following officers were elected for the ensuing year: President. Hen W. Luce; first vice president, Guy Relph; second vice president, P. F. Struppler: recording secretary, Sam McCracken; financial secretaiy, Luther Thomas; correspond ing secretary, Arthur Stover; treasur. or, J, W.' Bunnell: captain, Will Se.i graves; first lieutenant, Duncan Hall; second lieutenant, Kdward Morse; ninth director. William P. Williams. OF.NEHAL NEWS NOTES. Di. D. W. Evans, assisted by Dr, Eugene Heermans and Dr. G. W. Hey. nolds. performed u difficult and suc cessful operation on Joseph School, of West Locust street, yesterday. The funeral of the late Edward M. Edward? will take place nt 2 o'clock this afternoon fiom the house, No. ft Dodge avenue. Interment will be I made In the Washburn street ceme tery. Lewis Carr, of Philadelphia, who Is the guest of Mr, and Mrs. Moses Saul, of North Filmore avenue, was escort ed through the Continental mine re cently by a large party of young peo ple, who had an enjoyable time. Services over the remains of the late Mrs. Markwlck will be held In St. David's Episcopal church this after noon, and burial will be made In the Washburn street cemetery. Miss Emma Slantz, of Chestnut street, won a pair pt shoes for the closest guess to tho number of books In McCnnn's window. There were 170 In the window and Miss Slan.tz's guess was 4VR. Tho remains of Margaret Johnson, the young child of Mr. and Mrs. Wil liam Johnson, of South Van Buren avenue, were Interred In the Wash burn street cemetery yesterday after noon. A mass meeting of the Mt. Pleasant Minors' union was held In Co-operative hall last evening. 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My trqubles were backache, nervous tired feeling, painful menstruation and leucorrhcea. I am so grateful to you now that I am willing to have my name published to help other girls to take th'.-ir troubles to you. Lydla E. Pinkham's Vege table Compound used as you wrote me has made me entirely well and very happy. I shall bless you as long as I live." Mrs. Pinkham receives thou sands of such letters from grate ful women. Miss Nellie Russell, of 138 Grace St., Pittsburg, Pa., in a letter to Mrs. Pink ham says : " From child- hood I suffered from kidnev trouble and as I grew older t my irouuies mcreaseu nav ing intense pain running from my waist to my womb and the menses vere very painful. One day, seeing your advertisement in one of our papers, 1 wrote to you. "When your reply came I began taking your Compound and followed your advice and am now in perfect health, and would ad vise any lady rich or poor to take Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound, which I can praise above all other remedies. It is a wonderful help to women." llvncd by Fred nilcher, of Ohio, 11 member of the national board, and Or ganizer Henjamln James. The members of the Hilggs' Mine Accidental fund will meet In Co-operative hall tomorrow evening. Thomas a. Heach, of North Hebecca avenue, Is confined to his home by Illness. Hev. K. A. Hoyl and Miss Annie Davis have been elected delegates to represent the Plymouth church at the Sunday school convention In Carbon dale tomorrow. Mrs. Martin Scanlon, who owns the hotel building at the corner of North Main avenue nnd Lafayette street, had T. Costello arraigned before Alderman Kcllow last evening, for malting threats. He was held in ball for his appearance at court. Anyone wishing to join the "Asso ciation Embroidery and Lace Working Class," at tho reduced rates, must do so this evening. Miss Wcstcott, who has charge of this class, will stop for the summer, at the end of this series of five lessons. As the price Is about one-third tho regular rate, young wo men should avail themselves of this opportunity. The class meets every Wednesday evening from 7.45 to it. 15 o'clock, in the association rooms, cor ner of Main avenue and Scranton street. SOUTH SCRANTON NOTES. Funeral of the Late Mrs. Fred Mil ler Two Other Funerals Last Night's Lecture in Y.W.C.A. The funeral of the lato Mrs. Fred Miller took place yesterday afternoon from the family residence, corner of Plttston avenue and Willow street. The remains lay in a beautiful black casket In the center parlor, and were viewed by hundreds of the departed woman's friends. At 2 o'clock funeral services were conducted at the house by Rev. Will lam A. Nordt, pastor of the Hickory Street Presbyterian church, after which the casket was closed and the funeial cortege proceeded to the Plttston ave nue cemetery, where the remains were lowered to thlr last resting place. The Ladles' Aid society of the Hickory Street Presbyterian church, of which the deceased woman was an honored member, attended the funeral In a body. The pall-bearers were George Neher, Charles Armbrust, Fred Zang and Charles Scheuch, The numerous floral offerings were carried by Charles Nouls and John Lentes. TWO OTHER FL'NEHALS. From the family residence on Maple street, the funeral ot Viola, the five-year-old daughter of Mr, and .Mrs. Jacob Mainz, took place yesterday afternoon and was largely attended. Funeral services were conducted at the house at 3 o'clock by Rev. William A. Nordt. pastor of the Hickory Street Presbyterian chuioh.and Interment fol lowed In the Plttston avenue cemetery. The pall-bearei's were 'George Phillips, George P.ohrlck, Oscar Zeeh and Henry Schunk. The remains of Agnes, the four-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs, Joseph McGouldrlck, were yesterday afternoon interred In the Cathedral cemetery. The funeral took place at 2 o'clock from the family residence on Prospect avenue and was largely attended. TOLD IN BRIEF. At tho Young Women's Christian as sociation rooms, on Cedar avenue, a lecture was last evening given by Rev. Isaac J. Lansing. Previous to the lec ture, a very Interesting piogrnmme was given, which was as follows: Pluno solo. Miss Helle Morrow; vocal solo, "Victory." Tom Glppel; vocal solo. "Babylon." Miss Flora Levi. Rev. Mr. Lansing's subject was "A Hero of the American Alps," and was very elo quently delivered. The affair was at tended by a large and appreciative audience. On Monday evening the Polish Free Library society gave a theatrical per formance at the Polish National hall, corner of Plttston avenue and Elm street, which was largely attended and netted a handsome sum, which will bo used In buying new books for tho library, which was recently organized by Rev. Father Francis Hodtir, of the Polish' Independent church, of this side. Tho society owns Its library and read ing rooms at r3."i Locust street, which at present contains BOO volumes of Polish literature. In honor of the fifth anniversary of tho birth of Augustus, tho son of Mr, and Mrs, Philip Graff, a very pleasant surprise party was on Monday even ing held at their homo on Cedar ave nue, A light-fingered customer on Monday fidence reposed in her has never been violated. Over a million women have been helped by her advice and medicine. Mrs. Pinkham in attending to her vast correspondence is assisted by women only. If you are ill, don't delay. Her reply will coat you nothing and it will be a practical help as it was to Miss Ella E. JSBm Vk1 iff!?!! m-WAxM m r r i I v- Lr m t .p ""u!i i Viiaiik attempted to pilfer the cash drawer of Mathlas IJugno. ot Prospect avenue, but was caught in the act by Mr. Hugno, and made good his escape be fore he had secured any money. Pea Coal 1.25 a Ton Delivered to South Side, central city and central Hyde Park. Address orders to J. T. S larkey, 1914 Cedar ave. 'Phone 8683. NORTH SCRANTON. The following young people of Ibis section enjoyed a trip to the West mountain recently. In nearch of trail ing arbutus. Provisions were taken and a dainty lunch was served In th" woods. Those who went were: Misses Anna Sherwln, Lucretia Thomas, Helle Heading, Lily Watklns, Clare Slocum, Josephine Headlng.Clara Dllsslcr. Ulod wyn Hlehardff Maml- Evans, Lulu SImms. Maud White, Mabelle Wels-s, Wllhelmina Griffin, Lillian Morris, Wll. Ham Edgar. Alfred Finn, David Hlrt ley and Vanoy Stoll. Dr. nnd Mrs. II. S. Saunders, of North Main avenue, entertained a few of their friends last evening nt their home, Hev. William Edgar, lite pastor of the Providence Methodist Episcopal church, removed with his family to Owego, N, Y yesterday. Marquette council. Young Men's In stitute, held a meeting in their rooms last evening. The funeral of the small child of Mr. nnd Mrs. John Kane, of Putnam street, was held yesterday afternoon. Interment was made in Cathedral cemetery. GREEN RIDGE. Miss Anna Koneeny, who was here attending tho Conger-Ward wedding, has returned to her homo In West Plttston. The Women's Home and Foreign Missionary s-oclety of the Green Ridge Presbyteiian chuichwlll have Its regu lar monthly meeting In tho lecture room of the church this afternoon at :..'!i) o'clock. Major and Mrs. Hicks, for many years residents of this city, have re turned to Green Ridge, after a stay of several years In Kansas, and will, with their daughters, the Misses Catherines and Grace Hicks, occupy Richard Rob inson's house on Monsey avenue. E, B. Sturgcs will speak at the Green RJdge Presbyterian church this even ing about Porto Rico. Mr, Sturgea has recently returned from a visit to this Island, and gives this talk by special request. The Scranton Steam Pump company have had a switch laid from the Dela ware, Lackawanna und Western rail road track to their shops on Meylert avenue, which will greatly facilitate the work of shipping and receiving material. The Green Ridge public library closed last night for a short vacation, and will remain so during the month of May, after which time it will bo again thrown open to the public. Julius C. Koch, of Capouse avenue, has returned from a pleasure trip to New York city. Mr. and Mrs. J. Nelson Garrett, of Green Ridge street, have returned from a visit to Wayne county. Mrs. M. W. Guernsey and Mrs. S. W. Wlnt. with their mother. Mis. Frank Snyder, of Capouse avenue, are making a short tour through Virginia. Camp No. 2.", Patriotic Order Sons of America, held Its regular weekly meet ing In Masonic hall, Capouse avenue, last night. Mrs. Charles Locher, rear of S30 Ca)ouse avenue, died at 1 o'clock Mon day afternoon of cancer of the liver Tho funeral services will be held at 2 p. m. today at the house. The de ceased Is survived by her husband nnd four children. J. H. Hull, traveling car agent of the Lackawanna, has returned from a business trip to Boston, Mass. MINOOKA. The .lato picker bo.vn at Xo 1 (Jioeuwond col liery went on Mrlke yesterday intmlint and an a result the breaker wan bile for the day. Mr. John I'cney, nt Main niecf, and Mm. Thomai Ituauc, of Stafford meet, attended the luneral of tlie formcr'H brotliei-ln-law, tit Wllkci I'arre yestuday, Peter fojne, the jouijr wi of Maitln Coyne, of Stafford street, weirdy Injured at the National iiilm- of t'ouncll & Co., .vwtinl.i.. Ht was ridlnir between th- ai und had one nf IiIh les a,tH-C7.td between the huinpeis. I'm tun it. 'ly no Ihtiic-s weie biokin. The tupcivUora ol the township arc Inv 10 rominenco woik IhU year. Tliej are piiibably iwalttnc tho dteUion of the (ouii In apportion ing th" different teeth n ef (be ti.evn-.hip Hut are cluniorliiR for admlftlon Into the ditfinnt horouuhs. Tho Voiing Men's Institute, O'foniull i-our.itl, ol IhU place, tendered a. laic-well social to M. W, rufclck at their icoimi last nlcht on tho eee ot hi departure for Cleveland, ()., eebere he evlll reside pnui.inu tly. Mr, CuUk In one ot the leading young men of the town in tdcial clr elfn and lili aliwncp will. be notlcroMe. Ills tn tcrprblnir illKiKillnn ami progrrixUr nature will lie mlc-cd dnong tlie rink and file j( the Insti tute A larRD roneome ( (rlrmh Rathr-red to vlsh lilnt God pecd. Il lcnc tlil morula lor tlie ntKe (dare, ttliorc lie aiftpta a lucra. live pojlton with the Metropolitan Imuran e ttmpany. OBITUARY. The d".ilh of Horace II. Whitney cxcimed jc'1 fnlay niurrlru at ,".:.'U o'clock at his home In It'-ner'lali- nit f an lllneM c( three week". The ilm.i-. .1 uit .wl ZQ ye.irs mid hud hein n lite It r.i! ii'riili'iil of Itoiicd.ile, vlicre lie un lilRlily rr-MH'il ! ly a wide clnle of Irtcnd". lie wni .'iiiiiikMI) iileii'llleil In rcret forletles and win a iiinlir ef th" frllowln Mawnic order' Item -.(.1.11c iod'ie, Ytrv and Amlitrri Mattiit, An thony W'ajt.p llij"' "hipler and Palestine nun. nutidcry. KnluliU Templar. He wn also 11 mem lirr of the i:plieop.il cliurfh. He l minlvctl by a wife nnd two brothers one ot whom ii Major Whitney, ot the Thirteenth regiment. National guard, and one lter. The funeral will he held l'rlday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Intmnent In Honedale. Mr. Mleluel Miutauffh, ot UI9 Wot Market street, aucciimlifil to an attack ot pneumonia on Monday cvenlnir, otter a short Illness lie ieaed I mirvlu-tl ly one daughter and two boih, Mis I.uke Kelly, and Kdward, of thli city, and John of Untie, Montana. The funeral aerrlrci will lie held at Holy Horary chun.li toinoimw nlttinoon and intenuent will he niada In the ljtn11J1.1l cemetery. Marlon Mnpdellne, the n-.iear-old child of Mr. and Mrs Henry Luther, of ,132 lllrcli direct, died yesterday nioniliip, after a few days' lllne from (liphtlinl.1. The fur r.tl will he pn.ntily cine ducted from the hou-,e and interment will be made in the Pitt-don avenue cemetery. Kdward Hasl.roiak. uho has been a roloied iv.ilter .it Hotel acrniyn for some months, died (teiday morning; of pneumonia. New York Announcement. Horner's Furniture. Tho above term standa for every thing tliat-isreliubloiUiclfaHliitmablej in Furniture, iu both tlie plain and artistic lines, whether wanted for town or country homes. Two other important features arc tho moderate) prices at which tho goods aro mark ed, and thoir unequalled assort ments. DiniiiR-Rootn Furniture in all finishes of Antique, Belgian. P.emish .inJ English. witliTables.DmingCluirs.China Closets and Side Tables to match. Gedroom Purniture in all the various woods and finishes, includlnc speciil lines for country homes. English Brass Red steads In latest patterns. Enameled Iron Ucdsteads with brass trimmin?s. Parlor Furniture. Library Furniture, Vene tian Carved Furnltuie. in latest designs. Couches, Settees, t:a:,y Chairs, Rockers, Morris Cha.rs, Dressing Tables, Cheva. Glasses, Writing Desks, &c, In unequal led assortments, and at all prices. Send for Illustrated Handbook, " Our Ameriesn Homo nd How to Furnlrb Them." B.. J. Horner & Co., Fnrnlture Mnkvrn und Importem, 1-C5 W. 23d St., New York (Adjoining Kdeti lluiui Lager Beer Brewery Manufacturers of OLD STOCK PILStE 435 to 4S5 N. Ninth Street, Telephone Call. '2333. DR. DENSTEN 311 Sprues St, Temple Court BulldiDg, SCRANTON, PA. All acute and chronic diseases of mc women und children. CHllONIC. NKUV OUS, URAIN AND WASTING D1SKAS ES A SPECIALTY. All diseases of the Liver. Kidney. Bladder. Shin, Hlood, Nerves, Womb, Kyc, Ear, Nose, Throat, and Lungs. Cancers. Tumors, Piles, Rupture. Goitre, rthoumietltin, Asthma, Catarrh, Vnrlococelc. Lust Manhood, NlKhtly Emissions, all Kemale Disease. Leucorrhnea, etc. Gonorrhra. Syphilis. Blood I'olson. Indiscretion und youthful habits obliterated. Surgery. Fits. Epl lepsy. Taw and Stomarh Worms CA TAHHHOZONK. Specific for Catarrh. Three months' treatment only $3,00. Trial free In office. Consultation and exami nations free. Office hours dally and Sunday, 8 a. m. to 9 p. m. DR. DENSTEN NERV.TA PILL& Restore Vitality, Lost Vigor and Manhood Cure Impotency. Night Emissions, Loss of Mem ory, nu wu?unK uitcascs. all e fleets ot rclf-nbuf n or excess and indiscretion. A nerve tonic Jna blood builder. Urlofrs tho nlnk clow to pale cheeks and restores the lire ot youth, uy mnn fiOc nprlxix. O boxoa for 82.60, with our bankable gaurantee to curs or refund the money paid. Send for circular and copy ot our baukablo guaranteo bond, MpmtaTflhlfit.qRXTRASTREN0T" (raIiia) Immediate Results Positively pinranteed euro for Losa of Power, Varicocele, Undovcloped or Shrunken Organs, Paresis, Locomotor Ataxia, Nervom Prostra tion, Hysteria, Kits, Insanity. I'arnlyels and tho Results of Iliceatlve l'of Tobacco, Opium or Liquor, By mail In plain pack-nee, 81,00 a box, 0 for $5.00 with our bankable ejuar tntee bond to cure In UO days or rofund money paid. Address fJEKVSTA MEDICAL CO. Ciinton & Jackson Sts CHICAGO, ILL. - i : l Jurrah & Thomas, Drug. C i La i., wanna uve Scranton, l'a. BUY THE GENUINE ... MANUFACTURES BY . . CALIFORNIA FIQ SYRUP CO. Ur.VUTETIIliXAMK. 1 S 9 '$ftwI 60 PILLS 50 CTS. ia ifc&W , M.iia? SYiiP OF F03 Dlf Gets In, gett undor, rje through! lifts, loosens, and removes every clog and obstruction in hd, not nnd throat MASON'S CREAM OF OLIVES OINTMENT. You apply it on the outsldo, on brldrjo of noso and bate of nostrils, It works ovor night! In tho morning relief; deep, full breath and clear head. 26c. a box-all Druggists. Sure for piles MASONS HEALTH DEFENDERS. Yellow Tablets Cure Dysrepsia, Drown Tablets Cure Constipation, IUJ Tablets Cure Coustis. White Tablets Cure Sore Throat. No Calomel, Aloes, or Opium, S3 tablets 10 cents. All Druggists or sent for price. tl. T.Mason Ciiem. Co., 51s Arch St. Philadelphia, Pa. Kor sale in fc'crnnton by the following elriiK stores: MATTiii:vs nROTiir.na. Wholesale nnl Retail, .T.'O l.ncki. Ave. M'dARRAH & THOMAS. 20S I.r.cK. ave. 1 1 AMUSEMENTS. I YCEUM THEATRE - nURUUNDUR & GIS. Lessees. II. K. LO.NU, Manazer. WEDNESDAY, MAY 2. HR. JAMES YOUNG Presenting the Superb Success, LORD BYRON A Great Cast; Superb Costumes; a Carload of Scenery. Prices 25c, 50c, 70c, $1.00. ACADEHY OF HUSIC, BUItaUNUBK & RCIS, Lessees. II. K .I.OMO, Manser. HXK SOMI) WKKK Coiiimcnrhiff Monday, April .'.0. The lund.-oin ami hiillunt artiste, Vliss Jessie Sawtelle Siippoitccl hy the most powerful rcpcitoirc or BanU.itlon hi tlr Lnitril Mate, known, as tho SAWrn.l.i: DRAMATIC CO., PrcscnUne; el Ris Supcrlalty Acts, (I. A car Ipad 0 scen ery. Piiics 10c, 2V, and 30c. Matinee' com. ineiuln; TiksiIuoj-, 10c. to all parts of the hons;. Like Burning Money to t).iy it out lor inferioi work. Rcttcr tpenl twkc the amount on u job well done, It that vcero netcsfury. PLUMBING WORK. In all Its liriiiehea is our business. Wc are thor ough injters of it .m'l all construction or repaif vork will Iw peilcit In eecry particular. The bct nuicilal is used, and only skilled workmen emplojcd. I SI5-327 PENN AVENUE. iHiiimiiiiiiiiuimiiiiiiiimmmiuns S 3 I Yon Don't I I Know the Full 1 " mm I Pleasure of I Cycling, 1 1 Unless You I Ride a s a Ej '211 Washington Ave, r.HMII!llilUlllllllIIIIIIIIIIIIHIUlMlu5 MADE ME A MAN AJAX TAULU1 b rOSITJVKUX UUUH .axtArrtwu jj is case r aulas uom orr, In potency, BlMplwineb, eta., etas) b7 Abaso or oMier Exeeuoa ana India crettooB. The nuioKtu and urelu retoraIiit Vitality la old or Tcran . ni fitaneafort'.udr, bailneaor marrUff. rniTHUb laitvour auu uoQBBmpiiou it sir itlrowrlttcarunrcnteo to3octacuro I TOO. , naslraai 60 CTS. pos. in eiicucaaocr rotund tue Conor. lilcoUWDIUiMr raclittrei orelx rucei (fall 'treatment! for I2.S0. I)r rrll. la plain wrapper, upon recetptot price, rtrcaltr DPekrborB "" " - ---'- ' - W.J .ftl. Ckluto. IU. For eale In Scranton, Ta., by Matthews Bros, and II. C. Sanderson, Drusslrt- J?sf The Best Washing Powder AtV'T' ' vk 4!kli S Sold Only By FLOREY u BROOKS, I atri'latic .
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