-waif r. 'inr 'Z'W r w I'" '.'" J 'TfF?'' T fijr THE SCRANTON TRIBUNE-T J. UJKSD AY, SEPTEMBER 13, 1900. a v WEST AGED RESIDENT DIED Y&lERDAY JOHN WILLIAMS, OF NORTH MAIN AVENUE, EXPIRES. Former Well Known Business Man and Citizen Passes Away at the Ad vanced Age of 78 Years Three Couples United In Marriage How the Strike Bulletins Were Received In West Seranton Funeral of Tlm ' othy Carroll Other Notes. i John Williams, of 622 North Main avenue, one of the best known nnrt most respected residents of West Scranton, died yesterday afternoon at his home, after nn Illness which has confined him to the house more or less lor several months. Not until Sun day last, however, was he unable to leave his bed, and since then he rap Idly failed. Mr. Williams was seventy-eight years of age, and was wonderfully act ive for a man of his years, having always been consistent and careful in his manner of living. Horn in Pem brokeshire, South Wales, on Decem ber 1, 1S22, he came to America on Juno 2, 1S61, and settled In this city. For many years Mr. Williams con ducted a shoe store nt 321 South Main avenue, where all of his sons were taught the shoemaker's trade. On two occasions. In 1SSC and 1S73, the family moved to Clifford and Hen ton, respectively, for short periods, re turning Anally In 1S7C, and from that time on until 1S93, deceased was act ively engaged In business, when he permanently retired from South Main avenue and built his present home. He was one of a family of seven chlldren.all of whom lived to a ripe old ace. All of his children are well known throughout the city, and are ns follows: Mrs. Joseph Bristly and Mrs. A. C. Renshaw, of North Main avenue; Evan W., Samuel. John M. and Henry Williams, the well-known boot, shoe and leather dealers. He Is also survived by his wife and one daughter in Wales, Mrs. Mary George. Deceased never took an active, In terest In city affairs, but was always regarded ns a conservative, painstak ing and conscientious business man and citizen. He was one of the oldest members of Dewl Sant lodge of Ivor Ites. The funeral services will be held nt the house Saturday afternoon. Inter- GRAPE ADE Ask Jenkins about it. 101 S. MAIN flUENUE They Came, Saw They We Conquere There never was a more interested throng in any store than that which visited our Dress Goods Store yesterday. Everybody seemed pleased, and not a few visitors took occasion to freely express their admira tion for the Magnificent Display of Dress Fabrics for Fall and Winter Wear Which now occupies all of the available space iu the Great Dress Goods Annex. Every Day This Week Is a Show Day, and visitors who merely drop iu to look are as welcome as though they had come to buv. The truth is, we are rather proud of our Dress G m Is showing this year. An immense assortment ot time and carefully trained energy was speut in gathering that collossal collection of new weaves and fashion fan cies together, and we will not attempt to disguisa the fact that we feel gratified in knowing that our labors to win the appreciation of the critical section of the public have not been in vain. ; Among the Countless Weaves Shown You Will Find Full color ranges in New Granite Cloths, Plain and : Corded Poplins, Wh pcords, Epingles French an 1 Euglish Serges, Veuetiaus iu various fiuishings, Wis- trar, Finetta Cloths, Prunellas, Zebclmes, Homespuns, Cheviots, Camel's Hair Suitiugs, Broadcloths, Chevrons, French Foulards, Lansdowns, Beiges, Fancy Plaids, Parouetta Cloths, Henriettas, Amaranth Suitings, etc. MXfe Ress Goods ll.S .5 ,(' : T, .tf lies Every Day This Week. VjI !ll 'fMtJ GfEsEI SCRANTON JJ...J.,-. i-1- . i.i.. ...,.......w -.- ment will bo made In the Washburn street cemetery. An Afternoon Wedding. Michael J. May, of 1509 Division street, and Miss Uwendolyn Davis, of D9 Archbald street, were married at 5 o'clock last evening at 'St. Patrick's Catholic church by He. Franrls Canavan, in the presence of a number of friends of the contracting parties. The bride, who Is a handsome young woman, was becomingly nttireii in a perfect fitting tailor-made gown of golden brown, with old rose and black lace trimmings, ami carried a bouquo. of bridal roses. The bildesmald, Miss Mary Simms, was attired In white mouselline de sole, with lace and rib bon trimmings. The groomsman was Martin J. Sheridan. Following the tielnir of the nuptial knot, the wedding party enjoyed a drive to Plttslon, and on their return were tendered a reception nt the homo of the groom's mother, Mrs. Anna May, on Division street, where the newly married couple will reside. Mrn. May Is a sister of Mrs. ltlchard Phillips, of Archbald street, ulth whom she resided, and Mr. May Is well known as an employe of Casey Uros. Wouldn't This Jar YouP The permnnent nnd bunk men of the Columbia Hose company held a peanut social at the quntters last even ing and the only Invited guests were the representatives of the two morn ing dailies. The boys had a rattling good time, o thry say, tatlng peanuts, tmoking cigarettes and drinking ice water, but when the Invited guets readied the house at 30 o'clock, nil but Permanent man rethrlck had retired. Some nf the company men who were not invited, were bold enough to re nark that the affair was not a suc cess, but had they seen the empty pea nut shells, cigarette boxes and Ico tanks piled up In the cellar, they might Infer that there are several young men who will require medical attention before anoiher such event transpires. Funeral of Timothy Carroll. The funeral of the late Timothy Car roll yesterday morning was largely at tended by many life-long friends of deceased. The services were held lit St. Patrick's Catholic church, and were conducted by llev. M. K. Loftus. The pallbearers were Michael Cole man, John Hurko, William Dee, John Coleman, Michael llutlermnn and James Coleman. Interment won made In the Cathedral cemetery. Services over the remains oC the late Mrs. Kllen l'rvln were held yesterday morning nt Holy Cross church, and the funeral of the late .Mrs. Heuben Dieter was privately conducted, Roth interments were made in the Cathedral ccineteiy. Lieutenant Davis Married, lieutenant David W. Davis, of Com pany L, Thirteenth regiment, nnd Miss Elizabeth C. Dick, of Moosle, were mar ried at noon yesterday at the home of the bride's mother. The ceremony was performed by Hev. Mr. Smythe. pastor Exposition Contim Warehouse of the Ayoca Presbyterian church, in the presence of the Immediate rela tives of the contracting parties. The couple were uttended by Miss Eugenie Dick, a sister of the bride, and Will W. Davis, a brother of the groom. After the wedding dinner Mr. and Mr. Davis left for New York and Hoston, nnd upon their return will re side or. Electric avenue. The groom Is a well known resident of West Scranton, and was one of the promoters of Kalos Plegan recently. Ills bride was formerly Identified with Goldsmith's bazaar. Discussing the Strike. When The Tribune bulletin was post ed In the window of Its branch ofllce at Jenkins' drug store last evening an nouncing the approaching strike, the news spread like wild-flic nnd hundreds of persons were attracted to the corner of Main avenue and Jackson street to learn the news. ; The first bulletin posted, shortly nf ter 7 o'clock, made the announcement that the strike had been ordered to take effect at once, but a later bulletin stated that the order would become ef fective next Monday. The declaration of n strike caused a flutter of excite ment and men nnd women were Jour neying to and fro eager for the news. Mine bosses, politicians, mine work ers, business men and others were In the crowd discussing the probable out come of a strike, and while the excite ment was at its height the second bul letin was posted, conveying the news that n few days more would be al lowed for reflection on the part of the operators. The latter announcement was greet ed with much satisfaction by business men and mine employes. The men can clean up their chambers, use up their surplus powder and otherwise prepare for the strike. Inferior Electric Lights. The electric light company which lias the contract for lighting the city streets Is making changes In West Scranton which are being complained of. The mayor will soon be overwhelmed with protests from the taxpayers of this part of the city. The present system of lighting Is being changed In that the lamps are being removed from on top of the high poles and are suspended on protrud ing arm half way up the pole. The candle power, apparently, has also been reduced. Another complaint Is made where the lamps are suspended directly In front of sleeping apartments, thus nffording Illumination where It Is undesirable. Removed to Wyoming Avenue. M. F. Wymbs. the well known fune ral dliector and liveryman, who pur chased the dwelling on Wyoming ave nue formerly occupied by Dr. S. P. Longstreet, has moved his family to their spacious new home. In their re moval West Scranton loses another family which has for a quarter of a century been Identified with local In terests. Mr. Wyinus will still maintain his undertaking and livery business on Jackson street, with an ofllce in the central city. Mrs. Wymbs has been actively ldentillcd In church and soci ety circles here and has been promi nent In charitable work. Another Family Removal. Mrs. Arthur Panning and daughter, of 22i North Hromley avenue, will leave In a few days for Mobile, Ala., where Mr. Banning is now in charge of a largo novelty store. For many years he was a valued attache of Mears & Hagcn's dry goods emporium, and is a business man of much ability. Mrs. Manning has for a number ot years been an active worker In the First Hnptist church, and will be missed, especially from the choir, as she Is possessed of a remarkably sweet voice. Her sister and brother-in-law. Mr. and Mrs. Tom Beynon, have taken up their permanent residence In New York city. Y, Thursday W. C. A. Notes. at S p. in., the executive committee will meet the chairman of all lomnilttces to plan for the fall work. Al! workers should bo present at this time. Sunday evening in the Simpson Methodist Episcopal church, the ser vice will be devoted to the Young Wo men's Christian association. Mrs. E. H. Hippie will preside and Mrs. L. M. Gates will follow Itev. Dr. Sweet's ad dress with the special needs of the AVest Side work. Prominent workers frcm all parts of the city will he pres ent. The public Is cordially Invited to attend. Wedding at Holy Cross Church. John Hums, of South Scranton, and Miss Margaret O'Royle, of Railroad avenue, were married at 11 o'clock yes terday morning in Holy Cross church, by Hev. W. I'. O'Donnell. They were attended by Thomas and Anna O'Royle, relatives of the bride. Miss Rose Con way played the wedding marches. A reception and dinner was tendered the couple at the bride's home and Mr. and Mrs. Hums left on the 3.33 Lacka wanna train for Philadelphia nnd At lantic City. Notes and Personals. Miss Elizabeth Fltzpatrick, of Car bondalo, who has been the guest of Mrs. Thomas Flannelly, of North Sumner avenue, returned home yester day, A pleasant surprise party was ten dered Miss May, the young daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Foy. of North Main avenue, on Tuesday afternoon. The Ladles' auxiliary of the Rail road Young Men's Christian associa tion will conduct a lawn social this evening nt the home of Mrs. J. J. Deck er, on Division street. Miss Hessle Thomas, of Conklln, N. 6$ THE FOOD DRINK aJ Grain-O is not a stimu lant, like cofTec. It is a tonic and its effects are permanent. A successful substitute for cotTee, because it has the cofice flavor that al most everybody likes. Lots of coffee substi tutes in the market, but only one food drink Grain-O. All grocers : ICc fa iso- El It II! If You Haye the Statement of This Scranton Man Will Interest Yon, Ever have a "low down" pain In the back? In the "small" rlsht over the hips? That's the home of backache. It's caused by sick kidneys. That's why Doan's Kidney PI113 cure It. Scranton people endorse this. Head a ense of It: Mr. G. N. Clillils. of 1503 Von Storch avenue, employed nt Short & Hlgglns' Tobacco Factory, says: "1 have suf fered more or less with dull pain across the small of my back for some time. I doctored and used various kinds of medicines with little or no result. I read quite frequently in our city papets about people who were cured of kidney complaint by Doan's Kidney Pills, and I tried the treatment. 1 con sider them the best remedy for kidney trouble on the market, and 1 have told a number of my frlendn about them. They have my endorsement nnd I will gladly recommend them at any time." For sale by all dealers. Price, CO cents. Foster-Mllburn Co., lluffalo, N. Y sole agents for the United States. Hetnomber the name Doan's and take no substitute. Y., is the guest of Mrs. Heed Slvelly, of North Hromley avenue. Miss Jessie hong, of South Hyde Park avenue, h sojourning at Atlantic. City. E. O. U'estcott, of Everett avenue, waived a hearing before Alderman John Tuesday on the charge of blas phemy and entered ball In the sum ot $100 for his appearance at court. George Joseph, of Scranton street, and Matthew Flynn, outside foreman at the Oxford, were each held In $200 ball by Alderman John. The former for larceny and the latter for assault and battery. Hoth suits were the re sult of Joseph taking wood from the breaker and Flynn Interfering. Mr. and .tirs. Daniel S. Edwards and son, Clifford, and Mr. and Mrs. George W. Edwards, of Edwardsvllle, attend ed the funeral of the late Henry S. Morgan yesterday afternoon. NORTH SCRANTON. At the Holy Kosary church occunod a pretty wedding yesterday afternoon, when Miss Nellie Stanton, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Stanton and sister of Dr. J. P. Stanton, was united in holy bonds of wedlock to Michael J. Hoban, of West Market street. At ex actly 3 o'clock the bridal party entered the church and marched up the alslo to the strains of Mendelssohn's wed ding march, played by Miss Margaret Thornton. They were met at the altar by ltev. J. J. O'Toole, who perfoime.l the ceremony. The church was filled with friends of the contracting parties. Miss Nellie McGreevey attended the bride, while William McNamara acted is best man. The bride was attired In a gown of steel colored broadclo'h, trimmed with satin and velvet. She carried bridal roses. The bridesmaid was also becomingly attired. After the ceremony a reception was held at the bride's home on Stanton street. Mr. and Mrs. Hoban left on the 1.45 Delaware, Lackawanna and Westrn train this morning for New York, Philadelphia and Washington. Monday evening .the Ladles' Aid so ciety of the Memorial Haptlst church tendered their pastor, Hev. W. F. Da vles. and family a pleasant surprise party. During the evening the ladles greatly surprised Mrs. Davles by pre senting her with a very handsome quilt, as a token of the esteem In which she is held by the sisters of the church. After the presentation was made, refreshments were served. The few hours were most enjoyably spent ill chatting and singing. The visit will be u. long remembered one by the pas tor and his honored family, and will tend to make the pleasant relations alieady existing between them and the members of the church still pleasanter. The ladles of the Providence Pres byterian church will hold a recent Inn In the church parlors next Friday evening iu honor of the pastor and wife, Rev. and Mrs. U. K. Oulld. The funeral of the late Patrick Mul chrone was held yesterday morning at ft o'clock In Holy Rosary church. Rev. i J. J. O'Toole celebrated a high mass of requiem. Interment was made in the Cathedral cemetery. The Ladles' Aid soclet of the First Christian church conducted an excur sion to Harvey's lake yesterday. A large number of people from this sec tion attended. Mrs. Charles Emery and family, of Kast Market street, have moved Into the house on Church avenue formerly occupied by the Rev. S. G. Rea'dlng and family. Mrs. Rachel Williams spent yester day with friends at Hlakely. There will bo study of Sunday school lesson this evening at the Young Wo men's Christian association. Sunday school teachers are specially Invited. Mt:s Hattle ISanlleld, of Pittston, Is visiting friends In this section. Hannah Jones, the seven-year-old auuhter of D. M. Jones, the well known North Scranton foreman, broke her arm at Harvey's lake yesterday. An excursion was being held to the lake by the Christian church, and the child, while running about, stumbled and fell. The sustained a heavy fall, striking the ground with such force as to break her one arm. MINOOKA. Mr. and Jin. Joseph Heese, Mr. and Mrs. Da id i:ans were the tui'ili of Mr. and Mis. Thomas Lowiluz, nf (iieenwood, yrttcrilay. The Ti.utlon company liau- rommemed ex ruvatiiiK the vmnmlt of Circnwood hill In ei der t'i foiiu iht made recently laid out hv the horouuh 'urvejur. The operation will lower the prekent hlj(het point about four feet. Mltes Aunt and Amu ('ainplivll, of Slnvir, X. J., nic the mte'iU "f their brother, Hubert Campbell, of Main street. MIm Kllen MaUli, of RIlmoiA avnue, Is v iit ln friends in Kinptton. Mli Sarah Council), of this place, and Mr,. Wul-h, of Forct Pity, have returned after upend ing n few weeks at Atlantic City. OBITUARY. After a two weekt' illnea, Mli IUchcl Sim mons, of Parker ttreet, died la.t evening at the home of her parent. Typhoid fever w4 the cautt of death. Mils Sirnmoni waa IT yean of age. The funeral announcement will be nude ( lttar. GATHERED IN SOUTH SCRANTOK WELL KNOWN YOUNO PEOPLE JOINED IN WEDLOCK. Miss Lena Schauta and Edward P. Janno Wedded at the Home of the Bride Miss Anna Dougherty and John F. Durkin United in St. John's Church Miss Ina Dalley and Alfred J. Balcher Wedded by Rev, T. P. Doty in the Parsonage Other News Notes. One of the most fashionable wed dings this season occurred last evening nt 0 o'clock at the homo of Mrs. George Schauta, of Cedar nvenue.when her daughter, Miss Lena Schauta, sis ter of Louis Schauta, superintendent of the postoillce, was united In mar riage to Edward I'. Janne, of Park Place, by the llev. It. F. Y. Pierce, of the Penn Avenue Hnptist church. The bride, who was attended by Miss Elizabeth Klefer, wore a handsome blue poplin gown, trimmed with white satin nnd lace, nnd presented a strik ing appearance, being a decided bru nette. George Phillip, a cousin of the groom, was best man. As the wedding procession entered the parlor. Miss Hesslo Meyers ren dered Mendelssohn's wedding march. After the ceremony a supper was served and congratulations offered. The house was beautifully decorated with (lowers and potted palms, nnd the couple were the recipients of many handsome presents. They left last night on the 11.30 Delawnre and Hud son train for Philadelphia and Atlan tic City. The guests present were: Mr. nnd Mrs. LouiflvSchautz and family, Mrs. George Schautz, Mr. George Schautz, Jr., and family, Mr. and Mrs. Frank I .lift, Mr. nnd Mrs. Jacob Saur. Mr. nnd Mrs. Mott, Mr. and Mrs. Janne, Miss Elizabeth Janne, Miss Able and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Phillips, Mr, Edwnrd Hunt. Mr. and Mrs. Louis Hodo. Miss Emily Molllet, Mrs. Mary Ruoff, of Pittston; Mr. and Mrs. Gus Huttlemeyer, Mr. and Mrs. George Hunold, Miss Hesslo Meyers nnd Al bert Hartz. Married in St. John's. St. John's church on Fig street wns the scene of a pretty wedding at 11.30 a. m. yesterday, when Miss Anna Dougherty, of Irving avenue, and John P." Durkin, of West Scranton, were united in marriage by itev. E. .1. Mel ley. The edifice was crowded with the many friends of the couple to witness the event. Miss Kate Keardon played the wedding march. The bride was charmingly attired In white silk with hat to match and was attended by Miss Margaret Dougherty. Michael Fltzglbbon was groomsman. After the ceremony a wedding dinner was served at the honr? of the bride's father. Owen Dougherty, of Irving avenue, and in the afternoon the couple left on a tour of the western states. Mrs. Durkin was formerly nn Instructor In the Correspondence schools, while Mr. Dm kin is a book keeper In the Delaware, Lackawanna and Western enr shops. Balcher-Daley Nuptials. Miss Ina Daley, of rittston avenue and Cherry street, was united In mar riage to Alfred J, Halcher, of Hlng hnmtoii, yesterday noon, by Hev. F. P. Doty, of the Cedar Avenue Metho dist Episcopal church, at the parson age. The bride presented a pretty picture in a gown of blue broadcloth, and was attended by Miss Maud Daley, who was similarly attired. Ellis Daley, a brother of the bride, was srroomsmu". They left on the 12.i.r. train for No York on a short wedding tour. On their return they will make their home with the bride's mother. A Serious Runaway. The delivery team of A. M. Storr. the Adams avenue giocer, freighted with groceries a'ld edibles, and driven by Will ltldgew.'iy, upset last evening on Willow street, throwing the drher and a companion, Lite Aylesi.orth, out, and overturned the wagon in such a manner that the top rested upon the horse's back. John Haas, of West I pfahl's giocery store, captured the ! horse, which was making frantic ef I forts to escape, and neighing loudly, i before it could rise. Young RMgeway was caught In th" reins but escaped with only a sprained ankle. Ayles worth was not Injure 1.. The top of the wagon was demolish ed and several wheels badly broken, resulting in a sum of probably $23. I The 1 i susta The horse In Its endeavor to free Itself hied several bad cuts about the body. The edibles prrsi nted a sorry sight after the accident. Charges and Counter Charges. As a result of Tuesday's hearing. Miss Anna Helving, or Reech street, had u warrant sworn out before Al derman Ruddy, charging Miss Holla Helving, of the same place, with be ing a common scold. At a hearing last eionlns the defendant, was held under $-00 ball. Mrs. Lizzie Nelson, also of Hceeh street, had Mrs. Anna Helving artest cd on the charge of performing an abortion, and whllo tills case was being tried, Max Flresteln. of Alderman Kason's court, entered tile room with a warrant for Mrs. Nelson, and pro ceeded to Interrupt the case being tried. On being told to be quiet and leave until tomorrow, when this case would be flnlrhod he became abusive, and Alderman Ruddy lined him $:.' In default of which lie committed Flre steln to the county jail, and which the constable later paid and was i pleased. The hearing will be continued today. NUBS OF NEWS. A Jolly party of South Side folks coached to Lily lake and the Poor Farm yesterday, tnklng supper at Lily lake. Those present were: William Heinz, Daniel Heinz, Mrs, Kohler, Mr. and Mrs. Oelshardt, Mr. nnd Mrs. Louis Schc'icr, Mrs. Rlnehart, Mr. and Mrs. Fogelong. Mr. nnd Mrs. Mersch berger, Mr. and Mrs. Rombgardner, Mr. and Mrs. Fallon and Alfred Do dondorf, who drove the party. The Initial reception and social of Columbus council, 17), Young Men's Institute, wns held last evening In Pharmacy hall, Pittston avenue, and was well attended. Cusick's full or chestra furnished muslo for dancing. Refreshments wcie served. Henry Lnubseher. of Maple street, will hold an old-fashioned clam bake In his summer garden this evening. Music will be furnished nnd several matches of ten pins havo been arrang ed. The garden will be gorgeously A POLICEMAN CURED BY PERUNA. Gives All tlio Praise to I'cruttn for His Splendid llcallli. A. W. Swanson. A. C. Swanson, ofllcer of Council Hluffs. la., police force, member Dan- nebro Brotherhood, writes the follow ing concerning 1'eruna for kidney trouble. He says: "As my duties compelled me to be out In all kinds of weather I contracted severe colds from time to time which I settled in the kidneys, causing severe I pnlns and trouble In the pelvic organs. I As several of my brother officers .had been helped by Peruna, I thought I would try It, and am glad to say that In a few months it cured me completely. I am like a new man; in spiencua LnNC DISTANCE TELEPHONE SERVICE Perfect satisfaction in communication, both locally and lonq distance. perfect protection to your family in all emergencies and indis pensable, if time and conveni ence are taken into consider ATION. THE RATES ARE FROM $24.00. ACCORDING! TO THE CLASS OF SERVICE. MANAGER'S OFFICE. U7 ADAMS AVE. EDUCATIONAL. STROUDSBURG STATE NORMAL A Practical Training School tor Tcachm en the main line of the 1).. L. & W. It. . in the treat resort region of the k'ate. Homelike com fort for students; six different department and courses. Fine Model School. Superior advantage. Special Inducements. The only school that pad all of the slate aid to pupils. An Lngllsh speak. IliK community. Culture and refinement. Posi tion secured for graduates. For catalogue and full partclulars addre Cr.O. V. MIlbE. A. M., Principal. i:ast Stroudsburfr. Pa. decorated with Hags and Chinese lan terns. The ladles of the South Side Young Women's Christian association will hold a trolley party this aftenoon. A large number of tickets have been sold nnd two cars engaged. The party will leave Maple street and Pittston avenue at 2 o'clock, ride to the city lliif, thence to Tl.roop, where refresh ments will be served free. Tickets, 30 cents. Friday night the Junger Maenncrchor will hoi 1 their weekly business session in C.ermanla hall. Officers for the en suing year will be nominated nnd a full attendance of both active and passive members Is desired. Miss Harbara Manley. of Cedar ave nue: Mrs. Maine Wynne and Miss Kate Klrwln, of Kim street, returned after spending two weeks at Wllkes- Harre. vj Miss Maine Manley and brotner, Jo soph, of Cedar avenue, left for Phila delphia yesterday. William Heinz, of South Washington avenue. Is confined to ills bed with a severe attack of rheumatism. Lorenz Weurehl, of Brooklyn, Is vis iting Mr. and Mrs. Philip Koch, of Willow street. Miss Rose Klrwln, of film street, has returned, after spending a month at Lake Ariel. Miss Margaret Roach, of Cherry street, has returned home, after sev eral wicks' stay at Unlondale and Crystal Lake. Pea Coal $1.25 a Ton Delivered. to South Side, central city and central Hyde Paik. Address oideil to J. T. Sliaikey, 10U Cedar avenue. 'Phone 83. DUNMG3E. Owen Ruane Is lying at his home In this borough, suffering from severe in juries sustained Tuesday, while en gaged In the performance of his duties as tender at the foot of the shaft In No. 5 mine of the Pennsylvania Coal company. Mr. Ruane wns In the act of alighting from the carriage, which was still in motion, and was thrown to the ground, breaking one of his limbs and severely bruising him other wise. It will be some time before he will bo able to resume his duties. Shortly after 2 o'clock yesterday morning an alarm ot fire was sounded from Rox 24 of the borough fire alarm system. The lire was discovered to be on Oak street, and proved to be tho one-story frame dwelling owned by Michael McDonald, of Scranton. The damage was slight. A special meeting of the Improved Order of Red Men will be held In the lodge rooms of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows this evening. The meeting will bo called at 7.30 o'clock sharp, and as matters of Importance to members will be transacted, all are' requested to be present. Tho funeral of Veto LaRuso. whose death occurred Tuesday, was held yes terday afternoon from the home on Smith street. Interment was made In the Mount Carmet cemetery. The funeral of Frederick Miller, whoso death occucred Monday, was held yesterday afternoon. Services were held at the home on Cross street, and Interment made In the Dunmore cemetery. Mrs. Albert Wagner and daughter, Jessie, of South Hlakely street, are home from a vacation of six weeks, spent nt Lake Wlnola. m. The Twentieth Century DaJgClng class held Its opening social In the In dependent Order of Odd Fellows' hall last evening. Especial preparations had been made for the event, and an evening of great pleasure for all who attended resulted. The Ancient and Illustrious Order, i Knlchts of Malta, of this borough, health, , and give all pralso to tfero no." Mr. J. N. Howard, of Green Foresl Ark., snys; It has been nearly twi months since I wrbte to you Riving I description of my case. My doctor ad vised mo not to take your medlclna he said he thought ho could euro me. I told him I would try him about tw. weeks longer, or until I could hea from you; but I got worso overy daj So I told him three or four days b fore I heard from you that I did fit want him to doctor me nny more. I began taking Peruna nnd Mnnall Immediately, ana when I got your let ter and the Ills of Life I followed th directions In them. I saw there wa no other chance for me. My doctor ha no hope of my getting well. M bowels were so bloated that I coul not rest day or night if I ato an thing at all. I thought my casq wa hopeless. "Hut words cannot express my prala for your medicines. My friends wen wonderfully surprised when they sai mo Improving; for not ono of them ex pec.ted mo to get well. I have not sut fered a day since I began taking you medicines; I cat anything I wish an have a good appetite. I was sufterlm from dropsy so bad that I coulu no get my clothes on nnd my feet were al swelled up. I especially recommend i to people who have dropsy." Brlght's disease of the kidneys Is onl another name for catarrh of the kld neys. Until Dr. Hartman perfected hit renowned catarrh remedy, Peruna, thli disease was considered Incurable. Pe runa cures many case3 of kidney dls ease every year, even nfter all hopt Is gone, as In the case of Mr. Howard, Address The Peruna Mediclno Co., Columbus, Ohio, for a free book on "Summer Catarrh." AMUSEMEIVTS ACADEHY OF HUS1C, nUUdUNDHR & KFJIS, Lessees. It. K. BROWN. Manager. ruLAxen op week. . KATHERINE ROBER and her company In n repertoire ot Mctropollta successes. Usual MatlncM, 10 nnd 20 cents'. Hvenlnir prices, 10, Li) and 30 cents. ALL NEXT WKEK, TUB FAVOMTGS, Sheridan-Wolford Co. i.v ki:pf.rtoirr. rnnsEN-rixa Monday Evening Taken from Life. Usual matinees commencing Tuesday will La given. Kvcnin? prices, 10, 20 and 30 cents. THE CELEBRATED QORDON PIANO Before buying, send for catalogue. H. S. QORDON, tf&rS Fall Styles Now Ready 412 Spruce Street. See New Styles of Shirts and Neck wear. have Issued Invitations for a social to be given their friends this evening In the Independent Order of Odd Fellows hall. Prof. R. N. Davis, principal of tha High school, Is quite 111 at hl3 homa on North Blakely street. GHEEN BIDGE. Oran Carr, son of Mr. and Mrs, "Will Carr, of Green Ridge street, left yes- terday for Wyoming seminary, Kingsn ton. Mail Carrier and Mrs. Joseph Fldlam, of Deacon street, have returned from a trip to Detroit, Mich. Miss Ilazle Hessler. of Green Ridge street, left yesterday for Wyoming seminary, Kingston. C. P. Slack, ot Penn avenue, has so far recovered from his recent illnesi as to be able to be about the house. The Ladles' Aid society of the Green Ridge Presbyterian church gave a re ception for tho new church members last evening after prayer meeting. There was a large attendance and those present spent a delightfully social hour. The ladles of the Green Ridge Chris tian Temperance union will conduct a festival In the Hull building, corner of Green Ridge street nnd Dickson ave nue tomorrow evening. Ice cream, cake and home-made candy will be offered for sale. The proceeds will bo used to liquidate tho debt remaining on the drinking fountain, which tho ladles of this society have placed at the corner of Dickson avenuo and Green Ridge street nbout a year ago. The Green Ridge Women's Christian Temperance union will meet this after noon at 3 o'clock In tho Haptlst church, on Mousey avenue. A full attendance Is desired. Arrangements for the so cial Friday evening will be completed this afternoon. Committee for the so cial are requested to be present. All are welcome. jTrause's Headache Capsules are unlike anything prepared Iri America. They were first prescribed by Dr. Krnuse, Germany's famous court physician, long beforo nntlpy rlno was discovered, and are almost marxelous, so speedily do they cure the most distressing eases. Price 25c. Sold by Matthews Bro mMJLi . - y.
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