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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. Addresses were de-
IF COW. POISONS YOU,
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and sallow complex loned, keeps you
iwnke. nlKhts and acts acaltist your sy.
tern general! 'ry ilruln-O, tho new food
drink. It Is made of pure selected grain
nnd Is healthful, nourishing and appetiz
ing. It bus none of the bud cffcotH of
coffee yet It Is lust us pie-arum to the
tusle and when propeily prepared can't
he told from the finest of cofTei-H. Costs
about i 11 h much, It Ih a healthful table
drink for tho children and adultx. Ak
vour croccr for Qratn-O, 15 and Ke.
THERE are women everywhere who sutler almost con
stantly because they cannot bring themselves to tell
nil about their ills to a physician.
Such women can surely explain their symptoms and their
suffering by letter to Mrs. Pinkham nt Lynn, Mass., for the con
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feeling, painful menstruation and
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to you now that I am willing to
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other girls to take th'.-ir troubles
to you. Lydla E. Pinkham's Vege
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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
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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 $5.00 with our bankable ejuar
tntee bond to cure In UO days or rofund
money paid. Address
fJEKVSTA MEDICAL CO.
Ciinton & Jackson Sts CHICAGO, ILL.
- i : l Jurrah & Thomas, Drug.
C i La i., wanna uve Scranton, l'a.
BUY THE GENUINE
... MANUFACTURES BY . .
CALIFORNIA FIQ SYRUP CO.
Ur.VUTETIIliXAMK.
1
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'$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.
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I Pleasure of
I Cycling, 1
1 Unless You
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Ej '211 Washington Ave,
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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
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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
.