-r-nWf. i. ?? . . m nvi,rs- 8 TliJU SUUAJNTON TRIBUNE-SATURDAY, MAY 19, 1900. r - EVENTS OF DAY IN WEST SCRANTON NEW HOSE COMPANY QUARTERS FORMALLY OPENED. Ira Tripp Boys Entertain Several Hundred Quests In Their New Homo at Tripp Park Father, Mother, Son, Daughter and Grandchild Figure In a Mix-Up. Boy Bitten by a Dog Presenta tion to Rev. do Qruchy Other Happenings of Interest. The spacious new quarters of the Inv Tripp Hose company were thrown open to the public Inst evening, anil for several hours the looms wore crowded with gucstr. On the Urst floor a handsome team of grays Were the cynosure of all eyes., and the hose carriage presented lo the company by the city was also on exhibition. Up ptaltj, the reception rooms were pret tily decorated with the national col ors, and the quests were entertained by musicians, singers nnd dancers. A. J. Colborn, the silver-tongued orator, made the nddrosti of the evening, In which he spoko hi complimentary trriTH1 of the company and the noble efforts they arc making to protect the many new residences In that populous section. Itobert K. Kenton presided over tho rntcitalnment. -nnd the tnlcnt Includ ed Walter Morgans. Clus. Phillips, Wal ter Dlckelnlck. Harry Illrch, MUse? Genlty and Thornton, Chnrl"a Ora ham, r.enjamln Morgan, John II. Jones, William MeNulty, the Village I3ell quartette and oth"r$. All of the par ticipants acquitted thompelves credit ably. A check for $100 was received from tho Ira Tripp estate, $10 from Major Kvcrclt Warren and S3 from Kmll Hcmn. Among the guests were Chief John II. Walker, ex-Assistant Chief Albeit Lewis. Select Councilman J. J. McAn drew, Common Councilman M. J. Nor ton, Attorney A. J. Colborn, School Controller Edward J. Leonard, ex School Controller Uenson Davis, Can didates Frank Becker, Emll Bonn, M. E. Sanders and Charles I.ewln. The life-like portrait of the late Ira Tripp, In whose honor tho company was named, hung In a conspicuous place In the reception room. The mem bers of the Ladles auxiliary, of which Mrs. Kate Barrett Is president, assist ed In decorating the quartets and en tertaining the guests. Tho rccentlon committee was headed by William Farr and William Murphy. Refresh ments were served by the members and wore furnished by Frank Becker. The olllcers and members of tho company are: President, John MurpHy; vice-president, Itobert Fcnton; secre tary, Patrlek McAndrew: treasurer. Frank Goodrich; foreman, William Farr; first assistant, John Kelly: sec- Dufour's French Tar Has Won Success, It Cures Your Cold And Gives You Rest. FOR SALE BY ALL DEALERS. Ladies, We're the Right Thing, at the Right Time in Correct Summer Uuderwear. 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Special Show Days for Summer Under wear Saturday and All Next Week Globe Warehouse InJIecstlonwIII S, lead to Reneral weakness. The Z Bitters InviRor- ates tn 3 I) I oo J and revitalizes the entire sys tem. It cures Stomach, t lifitH nrirl M Kidney Ills. ' No one who uses it need have Constipation, ei-rnMAnH it :.::::..: uiiiousiwbs. ond assistant, Thomas McNamonn; third assistant, William Murphy. Membcts: Michael Moran, John J. McAndrew, Frank McColllgan, James Murphy, Benson, Davis, William Ket trlck, Michael J. Burke, John Judge, Michael Warren, James Murphy, James Heel, Edward Heel, John nughes, George Oberdorfcr, T. Owen Charles, Owen Lee, Frank Raymond, Frank Dctweller, Edwin Davis, James Hughes. PURELY A FAMILY AFFAIR. John Davis, of 1111 Swetland street, committed a vicious assault on his wlfo nnd child Thursday, In which ho knocked the woman down, kicked her nnd beat her, and attempted to take her life with an axe. He also struck tho child on the head with a club. Th" above facts were brought out at a hearing before Alderman John yester day afternoon, when Mrs. Davis nnd her mother, Mrs. Thomas Durdan.were arrested for larceny and receiving. After the scrimmage Davis left the house and when ho icturned late at night found that nil of the household effects had been removed next door to the npartments occupied by his mother-in-law. A search warrant was Issued by Alderman John, and placed In the hands of Constable Timothy Jones. Tho latter, accompanied by Davis and his father, Daniel 13. Davis, went to tho house to recover the goods. While there, tho elder Davis alleges. Mrs. Durdun assaulted him with a clothes pole and cobblestone. For all's offence tho mother-in-law was held in $300 ball on the charge of assault and battery and making threats, and she was also required to ruruish $300 ball on the charge of larceny and receiving. A. B. Eynon furnished the security. The husband will now be arrested fuo assaulting his wife. PRESENTATION TO PASTOR. The members of tho Jackson Street Baptist church assembled in the base ment of that edifice last evening osten sibly for the purpose of rehearsing church music with the choir, but the principal object of the gathering wns the presentation to their pastor, Rev. Thomas do Gruchy, D. D., of a beauti ful cold watch chnrm. The presentation was made In recog nition of tho faithful nnd untiring ef forts made by the pastor In lifting the debt from the church property, which Is now almost free from any incum brances. Richard Nichols made the presentation speech, nnd Rev. de Gruchy responded In a happy manner. Remarks were also made by John Lloyd, loan Jones, Mrs. Caroline Miles, David II. Williams and others. On one side of tho charm a reproduc tion of the church building Is deftly ngraved nnd on the other the follow ing Inscription: "Remembered for S a Lisle Union Suits In White or Ecru. These are moro popular this year than ever, and shapes have been vastly im proved. Gaoze Wool Vests The safest and most comfortable underwear for ladies who per splro in hot weather. White and Natural Greys only. Fine Cotton Underwear Unlimited assortment In quali ties, weights and styles. Special values this week. Mercerized Underwear It's Silk in everything but foct, appearance, colors, ' finish, etc., nro the same ns silk, while the cost Is about one-fourth that of the real thing. MOSTETTEJ& 3" CELEBRATED V -mm" i hnwinir what ho has done. Presented to the pastor, Rev. Thomas do Gruchy, D. D., as a token of appreciation for raisins funds to liquidate the church debt. May 18, 1000." ANOTHER WELSH HARD DEAD. After n short Illness David Jones, known nmonR the Welsh bards ns "Dowl Ogle," breathed his last nt the home of his daughter, Mrs. Evan Lewis, 31 Corbelt avenue, aged 63. Mr. Jones was 63 years of age and wns born nt Ctvmnman, South Wales, and emigrated to this country thirty-live years ago, settling In Rellevue, where he resided most of the time since. Deceased was a poet of national rep utation nnd won numerous clsteddfodlo pilzi'? In Wales and America. Ho Is survived by one daughter and two sons, namely, Mrs. Evan Lewis, Tena and Evan. Also a brother, the Rev. E. 3umo3 Jones, one of Cambria's most eminent poets and divines, who re sides In Wales. The funeral will take place at 2 o'clock Monday afternoon from the house. Interment will be made In Washburn street cemetery. RELIGIOUS NEWS NOTES. A short sermon on "Importunate Prayer," followed by a platform meet ing, at which short addresses will be given, will be the feature of the ser vices at the Hampton Street Methodist Episcopal church tomorrow morning. At the preaching services, Sunday school session nnd Christian Endeavor meetings In tho Washburn Street Presbyterian church tomorrow, special collections will bu tnkrn up for the famine sufferers In India. Rev. J. R. Jones, one of the most noted preachers of Wales, will occupy the pulpit of the First Welsh Baptist church tomorrow morning nt 10 o'clock and In the evening at 6 o'clock. Professor Jnmes Hughes will ad diess the Gospel meeting of the West Scrnnton Young Women's Christian association tomorrow at 3.45 o'clock. Coiner Stain n venue and Scranton street. Young women heartily wel comed at this service. Rev. C. II. Mend, V. D., a member of the famous Silver Lake quartette, will preach tomorrow morning at tho Simpson Methodist Episcopal church. Dr. Mead has a world-wide reputation and Is a wonderful speaker. His pres ence ought to insphe a large congre gation. The congregation of the Rellevue Welsh Calvlnlstlc Methodist church will tender a reception to their new pastor, Rev. William Davis nnd fam ily, next Wednesday evening. The public Is cordially invited. Addresses will bo made by pevoral pastors. FELL FROM A STREET CAR. Samuel Farbou, of Mudtown, aged 50 years, fell from slrtet car 307 at 4.30 o'clock yesterday afternoon, near the corner of North Main nnd West Lackawanna avenue, and sustained a slight gash on the forehead. He was carried Into Shrycr's drug store, the ambulance was summoned and he was taken to tho West Side hospital. When examined by the house physi cian, It was learned that the man was suffering from concussion of the btain. His condition Is not serious, however, and he will probably be able to return to his home In a few days. CARRIED A CONCEALED WEAPON. Joseph Gravltcb, and Patrick Mc Hale, of 2109 Lafayette street, were ar rested early yesterday morning by Patrolman Klah Peters and Constable Timothy Jones, while creating a dis turbance In the vicinity of Jackson stieet und Morris court. Tho former carried a revolver and Interfered with the ofllcer, and the latter was intoxi cated and disorderly. When arraigned In police court yes terday morning Alderman Davles fined Gravltch $10 and Mcllale $3. Both fines were paid. BITTEN BY A DOG. James, the fifteen-year-old son of Hubert MoManamS, of Twenty-second street, was bitten by n dog last even ing about S o'clock, while returning to his home by way of Grant avenue. While passing the premises of a man named Bens, the boy was frightened by tho dog and when he attempted to run away tho animal sprang at him, sinking his teeth deep Into the boy's flesh. Complaint was made Immediately to Lieutenant Williams, to whom the boy's wounds were displayed, und tho father requested that the dog be shot. Tho boy was afterwards taken to a physician, who cauterized the wound. GENERAL NEWS NOTES. Tho remains of Ethel, the infant child of Mr. and Mrs. George J. Jenkins, of 113 South Bromley avenue, will be In toned in the Washburn street ceme tery ut 3 o'clock this afternoon. The West Scranton Tennis club will open its season this afternoon on the grounds back of S. B. Mott's residence on South Main avenue. Male single and doubles, mixed doubles and ladles' singles will bo played, commencing at 3 o'clock. About twenty-five young people will participate. The club ha iccelved a challenge from the Dnn more Tennis club for a series of games .Mrs. Reese Miles, of Denver, Col., Is the guest of Mrs. Caroline Miles, of Price street. Rev. B. I. Evans, of South Main ave nue, will preach in Plymouth tomorrow morning and evening. Gcnrgi- Forester, nged 57 years, died Thursday night at the West Side hos pital fr'm clrhosls of the liver. De ceased was a resident of Dunmore and was n member of Ezra Griilln post,' Grank Army of the Republic. Ho had been an inmate of tho hospital for Buvernl weokH. Frank, tho young son of Mr. and Mrs. P. J. Nealls, of Chestnut street, Is critically 111 nt his home. James M. Powell has been elected trustee by Robert Morris lodge, to suc ceed tho late D. I. Phillips. k0 the food drink & Do you know that three-quarters of all the world's headaches are the result of using tea and coffee ? So physicians say. Quit them and the headaches quit. Grain-O has the coffee taste, but no headaches. All grocers ; He. and Sin I IPir Wm&r ACTS GENTLY .r- LlVER on ,g:V:3' and - KlD BOWELS WLEAr1- EFFECTUALLY; OVERCOMES ..dATIak. Kwl C0HsT,PATION 0,1 UAL PERMANENTLY bw THE GENUINE -MAN'F'D BY jroRNlAfTGYRVFg ,ySV, tt-"mC'Sr AWy0 - KV CAL. C. N.V. T fQg SALE BY flit 0BUG6ISTS. PRICE 50c.PtRBOTR NORTH SCRANTON NOTES. "Knlos Plegan" Wns Reproduced nt tho Auditorium Last Night Be fore a Large Audience. The Kalos Plegan entertainment, which was given so successfully in West Scranton recently, was repro duced in the auditorium last night before a very large audience, under the auspices of class 16 of tho Provi dence Methodist Episcopal Sunday school. Tho pretty tableaux and the singing were the especial features of the even ing nnd were much enjoyed. Geraldlno Phillips recited "Old Glory" In a charming manner and Miss Bessie Slote gave "The Gypsy" In her usual accomplished manner. Both of these clever young artists were obliged to respond to an encore. Harold Miller, the clever boy soprano, sang several solos. The tableaux were presented under the efllclent direction of Miss Margaret Glbbs and were so heartily applauded that the curtain had to be raised several times after each one had been displayed. The affair was clven under tho di rection of Miss Clara Saunders and Lieutenant David W. Davis. The pro ceeds will go to the general fund of the Providence Methodist Episcopal church. NEW REPUBLICAN CLUB. The members of the newly organized First Ward Republican club held a meeting on Thursday evening In Lof tus hall and elected tho following offi cers for the coming year: President, Richard Rutland; vice-president, Thos. Crabb; secretary, T. J. Gwynne; treas urer, Talleson Jones; door-keeper. Richards Rowlands. Thirty new members were enrolled nnd a number of applications for mem bership were presented, showing that there was a great need for such an or ganization In tnis part of the city. Regular meetings will be held In tho future on Wednesday evenings. PLEASANTLY SURPRISED. Mr. and Mrs. John Wolfe, of North Main avenue, were pleasantly surpris ed Thursday evening by a number of friends, who assembled at their homo and tendered them a party. Various games and music were Indulged in, nnd a good time In general had by those present. At a seasonable hour refreshments were served. Tho guests were; Mr. and Mrs. Prank Sutton, Mr. and Mr3. Bernard Davis, Mr. and Mrs. Pierce, iMr. and Mrs. Frank White, E. G. Benjamin, Misses Blanche White, Ruth Benja min, Elizabeth Stoft, Lou Hughes, Maine Beeis, Minnie Stoft, Grace Wolfe, Messrs. Charles Davis, Hall Beers, Oscar Wolfe and Rufus Wolf. TOLD IN A FEW LINES. Band No. CO, of the North Main Avenue Baptist church, conducted n lemon social at the home of Miss Maud White, on Oak street. A largo numbpr attended. Rev. J. R. Reese spoke on "Temper ance" before the Welcome Temperance society at the First Welsh Baptist church last evening. Miss Mary Powell, of Summit ave nue, has returned from Jermyn, where she has been visiting the past few days. The laying of the concrete base for the pave has been commenced on Providence road near Court street. Mrs. W. II. Keene, of Jones street, and Mrs W. E. Baker, of Theodore street, are visiting friends in Wllkes Barre. The Ladles Aid society, of tho Providence- Presbyterian church, held their annual meeting of the organization on Thursday afternoon. It was presided over by the retiring president, iMrs. F. B. Sllkman. The secretary, Mrs. Floience S. Gillespie, and treasurer, Mrs. J. 11. Peck, made reports which showed the excellent work accomplish ed during the year. The Indies recent ly paid tivo hundred dollars on the organ fund and now begin tho new year with over ono hundred dollars in the treasury. The officers and direc tors for the ensuing year are: Presi dent, Mrs, Florence L. aillesple; first vice-president, Mr. L. W. Morss; sec ond vice-president. Mrs. Dolph B. Atherton; secretary, Mrs. W. II, Sad ler; treasurer, Mrs. J. R. Peck, and Miss Carrlo Atherton, Mrs. W. J. Lewis, Mrs. V. Crlsman, Mrs. E. S. Jackson, Mrs. H. Thornus, Mrs. Ella Guilds. "PERSEVERE AND PROSPER." Take Hood's Sarsapartlla faithfully and It will euro scrofula, salt rheum, bolls, pimples and all blood humors; also dyspepsia, rheumatism, catarrh and that tired feeling. It never disap points. Sick headache Is cured by Hood's rills. 25c. GATHERED IN . SOUTH SCRANTON FIPTH ANNIVERSARY OF CAMP 00, P. O. OS" A. CELEBRATED. Most Successful Affair Conducted Last Night in Fruchan's nail. Mrs Randolph Jones, the National President, Delivered an Ablo Ad dress House of William Daly on Cedar Avenuo Struck by Light ning Bam of Milkman John Mack Also Struck Band Concert. Before an nudlence that completely filled Fruchan's hnlt last night Camp No. 86, Patriotic Order of Americans, celebrated Its fifth anniversary with an entertainment and apron social. This camp has celebrated anniversaries before, but this was hy far tho most successful. The ladles had worked hard for the success of this anniversary and suc cess was thelr's last night, numeri cally, socially and financially. After "America" was sung by the audience Mrs. T. Luxcmberger made the open ing address, to which Mrs. Randolph Jones, national president of the Pa triotic Order of Americans, responded In an able and entertaining address on the aim and objections of the organiza tion. "We aim to make It a strong nnd useful auxiliary to the Patriotic Order Sons of America," she said, "and to Inculcate pure American principles and reverence for American Institu tions and the education of the people to a full appreciation of tho country's grandeur and power." Mrs. Jones also spoke of tho good work woman Is do ing for society. "The glory of this nation nnd the glory of all nations de pends upon the ministry of woman, on the patriotism of mothers, wives, daughters nnd sisters! this Is the rea son that this order has sprung Into exlstnce," she aid In conclusion. camp No. 96 has over one hundred members In good standing and is one of the most thriving camps In this district. Last night's programme was as follows: Song by audience, "My Country 'TIs of Thee"; opening re marKs, Mrs. L. Luxemberger; address. Mrs. R. Jones; song, Nellie Scheuer; recitation, Ida iuoler; duet, Maud and May Gcschwindt; recitation, Cora Young; song, Willie Scheuer; recita tion, Romalne Spruks; song, Willie Scheuer; recitation, Helen KIbler; song, Mamie WIrth: recitation, Nettle Wlrth; solo, Miss Alvlna Smith. LIGHTNING'S PRANKS. During the first thunder storm last evening a bolt of lightning struck the house occupied by William Daly, on South Cedar avenue, demolishing the chimney and splltlng tho weather boarding. The youngest son of the family had a miraculous escape from Injury. He was sitting In the door way, and the bolt, passing down tho chimney, diverged and passed his head, burying Itself In the ground a short distance away. An alarm of fire was turned In irom box No. 65 and a re markably qulcK run was made by the Neptunes. There was no fire, how ever, and the damase to the building Is slight. The house Is owned by Mrs. Moran. During the second storm last night lightning struck the barn of John Mack, tho milkman, on Beech street, tearing off the shingles and dolnlng considerable damage. There were live horses In the barn, but, fortunately, none were Injured. A peculiar freak played by this bolt was that It tore a door off the barn to which), were tied two horses, which were not Injured In the least. TOLD IN BRIEF. A meeting of the South Side Bachelor club will take place at 2 p. m. Sunday at tho club rooms on Plttston avenue. A meeting of General Gobln com mandery, No. 41, Spanish War Veter ans, will be held tonight in G. A. R. hall. Bauer's band gave a delightful con cert last night to a large crowd on the beautiful lawn beside M. Robin son' brewery. The lawn was festooned with Incandescent lights and mado a very pretty effect. The concert was given to advertise the Elks' Industrial fair. Readers, have you been In Barnctt's Odd-cent stote yet? You will find some big bargains. You can buy cheaper than In tho Central City. His main prices are 4, 0, 14, 19 and 21 cents. 701 Cedar avenue. . nlon services will be held in the Hickory Street Presbyterian church on Sunday with the First German Bap tist congregation, and in the evening there will be a union service In the German Baptist church. Rev. J. C. Schmidt, of tho Baptist church, will preach on both occasions. John Fusha and party will leave to day for Lake Wlnoln, where they will spend a week In fishing and camping. Miss Tllllo Ham, of Plttston ave nue, sprained her ankle qultely severe ly by falling down a. flight of btalrs yesterday morning. James Paff, of Maple street, was badly Injured yesterday morning by falling from the roof of the home of Coal Operator James Murray, on Crown avenue. He was at work repairing the roof, when ho slipped from his sup ports and fell to the ground. Ho arose, and was later tuken to his homo. Ho did not consider himself to bo seri ously injured, and no physician was summoned, After a short time, how ever, he had a hemorrhase, and It Is feared he has Internal injuries. A flashlight party was held Thurs day evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Beamish, on Plttston ave nue, and a very enjoyable time spent by all present. Charles Thomas took flashlight pictures of the guests.nmong whom were Misses Emma Burke, Bea trice Lynott, Maynio .Lynn, Catherine Kearney, Margaret Muldoon, B. Walsh, Rose Finch, Mary Walsh; Messrs. Mar tin Ruddy, Michael Thomas, Joseph Walsh.Charles Lenahan, Rupert Thom as, Patrick Mahon, John Cook, Martin McHale, Thomas Brobson and George Burns. Learn that the Odd-cent store, 701 Cedar avenue, has got a wonderful trade already. Ho has cuatomera from all over the city. Why? Because he sells cheap, He sells some goods very close and his expenses "are small, John McCarthy, an employo of the Murray Coal company, was Thursday kicked In the face by a mule, and re ceived a deep gash over his left ,eye. Dr. J. J. Walsh dressed the wound. Charles Molter and (Miss Emma Stachel were married Thursday at the parsonage of the Ml mm Avenue Luth eran church by Rev. P. T. Zlzleman. Miss Lena Molter was bridesmaid, and John Hart groomsman, After the cere- WE HAVE JUST RECEIVED A LARGE SHIPMENT OF The Conqueror,,,,, SiMl? Tube Tires Strictly $8.00 Our Price While They Last, Per Pair. Our stock of Sundries is the best se lected and largest in the city. cranton Manufactured in our own factory are always in the lead. BTTENBENDER 126-128 Franklin mony a reception was held at the homo of the bride's parents on Prospect ave nue. The funeral of David Donahue, who died at Sparrow Point, Md., last Sun day, was held yesterday morning, with mass at St. Peter's catnedral. Thomas McGraw Is here on a fur lough, at his homo on Crown avenue. He Is a member of the Fourth United States artillery. William Semple and daughter, of TJnlondale, and Mrs. Charles Plath, of Carbondale, who for tne past few days have been the guests of Mrs. Thomas Mannlon, of Elm street, have returned home, -t Little Agnes Blerwlrth, of 617 Cedar avenue, was the victim Thursday of a female bicyclist, who worked a clever game on the child, as a result of which she now possesses a valuable diamond ring belonging to Agnes. She met tha little girl on Plttston avenue, engaged her In conversation, and asked the child for the ring, so that she could examine It. She then started to walk with her toward her home, and after going a short distance, mounted her wheel and said she would ride to the house. She has not yet arrived, nor has the ring-, which is of solid gold with a diamond and two turquoises. The bicyclist Is of medium height, and has a profusion of Jewelry on her person. The Gospel meeting for women at the South Side Young Women's Chris tian association rooms, 1021 Cedar avenue, Sunday afternoon at 3.15 o'clock will be of special Interest and Mrs. Henry Hess will speak. All wo men and girls aro invited. Pea Coal $1.25 a Ton Delivered to South Side, central city and central Hyde Park. Address order' to J. T. S'larkey, 1914 Cedar ave. 'Phone C6S3. GREEN EIDQE. The members of the C. C. P. C. club, a charming little society composed of the young ladles taking the classical course In tho Scranton High school class of '02, were entertained by Miss Leila Woodruff, nt her homo on me tric avenue, yesterday afternoon. The guests were Misses Grace Atherton, Hclla I'V-uiberg, Evelyn Gates, Julia Henwood, Floy KIntner, Nettle Law rence and Florence Nye. Mrs. A. S. Watkln3 nnd scholars of i No. 27 school spent part of Thursday afternoon In the woods near the golf grounds. Tho children enjoyed them selves playing games and gathering wild flowers, and returned home at surpcrtlmo reporting a magnificent time. Mrs. A. G. Tomason, of Monsey nve nue. Is entertaining her mpther, Mrs. Van Allen, of Buffalo, N. Y. Tho Christian Endeavor society of the Green Hldgo Presbyterian church enjoyed a social In the church parlors Thursday evening. An excellent pro gramme wns rendered, and delicious refreshments were served. One of the pleasantest features of tho evening was n guessing match, for which prizes were awarded. Miss Clara Nlemeyer won tho first prize and Miss Bessie Henwood the other. Tho King's Daughters of Capouse chapel will give an entertainment In the Sunday school and library rooms of the chapel, Tuesday evening, May 12. Refreshments will be served free. The entire proceeds will go for carpets and furnishing the chapel. Admission, ten cents. OBITUARY. John Goldsmith, a brother of Morris Gold smith, of this cltj, died yesterday mornlnir in Wllkes-Harre. He was 75 jears of age, a.id had a large number of friends In this city. He litcd here pome time ago, but during tho greater part et Ids life in this country has lived In lionet. dale and "iWIkfs-Ilarre, where he was Aery well known, and pdsessed a hokt of friends, for some time past he has been ailing, being troubled nith asthma. He died at the home of I. II. Dlattner, of Itlver street. WilkrsDarre, and the funeral will take place from thero at 0 o'clock tomorrow morclntr, sen ices being hejd at the houie, and the body then taken for Interment to llonesdale, v. here the remains of his wife were burled, The train will leate Wilkesllari't at liMO, o'clock, and at Carbondale, a apeclal cat will be taken to Hcnesdale. Besides Morris Ooldmlth, of thi city, Mr. Goldsmith is sur vived by .Mrs. Weltnun, of Wllkca-Darre, and a brother In I en pe. lie vas posseued of a lilmllj, hipp.v nature and Ms death will be regrettcJ by all who Knew him. Mm. 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Nervita Tablets EXTRA STRENGTH Immediate Results (YELLOW LABEL) Positively guaranteed cure for Loss of Power, Vurlcocolo, Undeveloped or Shrunkon Organs, Paresis, Locomotor Ataxia, Norvous Prostra tion, Hystorla, Fits, Insanity. Paralysis and tho Results of Kxcesiivo Uso of Tobacco, Opium or Liquor. By mall in plain pnekase, 81.00 a box, O for $5.00 with our bankable guar antee bond to cure In iiO days or refund money paid. Address NERVITA MEDICAL CO. Clinton & Jackson Sts CHICAGO, ILL. Sold by McGarrah & Thomas, Drug gists,, 20J Lackawanna ave., Scranton, Pa. near the city line, after a lone slcgo ot illness with cancer. Tho deceased was 01 years of mt and formerly resided in West Scranton, where (he was well and faxorably known. She waa s woman ot kindly and charitable disposition, and was beloved by a large circle of friends who will sadly miss her. IScsidos her husband, she is tur vhed by the followinj children: Mrs. M. A, Wiltslilie, of Dutte City, Montana; Mrs. Hannah Hughei, Mrs. KHzabdh Jenkins, Mrs, Kan Sen ders and John Kvans, all reading In this locality. The funeral will he held this afternoon at 2 o'clock. Set vices will be conducted In the Welsh Congicgatloual church of North Scranton by the pator, Itev. P.. S, Jones, Interment will ba made In Washburn street ccmctciy. George Porrester, used 73 )enrs, died at the West Side hotpltal late Thursday night, from an attack of clrho9is of the !lcr, from which h had been suffering for some time. Deceased was a member of Eira Griffin post, Grand Army of tho Pepnhlic, which took charge of tho remains and removed them to the home of relatives In Punnre. The funeral sen Ices will be held In Simpson Methodist Kpisccpal church tomorrow afternoon at 2.30 o'clock. Interment will be made In Forest Hill cmetcry. Mrs. Elisabeth Thomas, wlfo of David II. Thomas, aged 53 years, died yesteiday morning at her home, mils West Locust street. The funeral will take place from the house tomor row afternoon. Interment In Washburn street cemetery, A child named Mafia Rossi, aged 0 years, died yesterday at 20a North Ninth street. The remains will be Interred in the Cathedral cemctry tomor row afternoon. ifSfl ,(-!' tf.
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