!HBHHBWnaMI WW'. tWWfTf- u&iwjmsmTtz UKKat'iaB'Bi'iHiaiBBiBaErHm inKiKBPnineaai nminuMB'Hwngni.r , r .Tsrrs.nn' wr, jrr :;r s3iMKTiim-,A9rw'TT;ws rE.TrmTr ,i.f ,.J4;r'.'' aw.jmtW'Ksisw a fn : ju f : a loV. i- Swr" THE SCRAOTON TRIBUNE-FltlDAY, APitIL 18i 1902 ?, sr if " . i " V. I't l I 4 The News of .iW HV ABANDONED HIS FAMILY, F&nk Lamoreaux Writes ttote to jkis Wife Tlmt She Can Sell House hold Goods nnd Leaves Town In Her Absence Family In Want. .'Frank W. Luniureuux, u teamster, whoso homo was ut the corner oC Archbald- Htroct nnd Tenth avenue, aban doned his family on Saturday morning, departing from the city, leaving his wife and children In distressingly des titute circumstance.". Lamoroaux was employed as team ster for Patrick McGarry, the- coal dealer. On Friday he received his monthly wages,'- and during the day visiting the stores where he traded, he settled his accounts. That night Mrs. Lamoroaux went to .the assistance of a sick neighbor, re maining at her bedside until morning. Lamorenux, himself, arose earlier than was his custom, and arousing his young pon, rather hurried him ort to work bpforo his usual leaving hour. When the lad was gone, the father packed his belongings, that Is his clothing, old and new, Into a grip, and without any Intimation to the neighbors he depart ed. V. Mrs. .Lamoreuu-x,. returning some lime afterwards, expected to Had her bus hand at home. But the house was de serted. She was somewhat disturbed, but her real dismay came when she found' a note In her husband's hnud--wrlttng, lying in a Conspicuous place in the room. In substance the note said that her husband was going away from her, and that she could sell the "things," meaning the household goods. When Mrs. Lumoreaux recovered, she notllled relatives, who began to trace the missing husband. Inquiry was made at the railroad stations, but there was no knowledge there that he had 'purchased a ticket. The supposition is that Lamereuux. left town via the trolley. . Lamorenux's motive In going away is not known. None of his relatives can explain his action. His family sorely need his support, as he earned only sufficient to meet his needs, and was obliged 'to somewhat limit ills wants. Nothing has been heard from him since Ids 'departure. A. DISTRESSING ACCIDENT. Mishap to n Lad Named Casey at No. 1 Breaker. A lad named Casey, from the South Side, was-painfully injured about the face yesterday in No. 1 breaker. lie had freoni sent down in the lower section of ,ho chutes lb shovel away In heaps a uantlty of real. AVlille the lad was t work In the chutes, a car loaded itli coat was runjn the breaker and limped down the chutes. The lad ,?urd tile crash of coal over his head &iul looked up. Several heavy pieces Bf coal struck him on the face nnd terribly lacerated the flesh. Upon his cry for help, a, party rescued liini, and a conveyance was secured to take him to his home, where medical attendance was called. The accident was one of a peculiar nature, and none of its kind has over been reported from any of the mines. The attendants at the breaker had not known of the lad being In the chutes. FUNERAL OF HENRY BERRY. Obsequies Attended by Many Young Friends of the Deceased. The late Henry Berry was yesterday laid attest in the family plot in Peek vllle cemetery. The friends of the young man, whoso untimely death caused deep-seated grief, took their farewell of the de ceased at the late home before the funeral service was commenced. At 1 o'clock, Bev. Charles I.ee, of the First Presbyterian church, started the last sad services. On the completion of the burial service, the cortege, which was unusually large, moved toward Peek vllle. Three branches of the Odd Fel lows were represented Olive Leaf lodge, Lackawanna encampment, and the Patriarchs Militant; also the Patriotic Order Sons of America. The pall bearers were Itobert Frew, John Button, "Wallace Illsted, Arraa Fidiani, H. 13. May and II. lleynolds. There were several handsome floral designs from the societies and intimate friends of the deceased. "David Harum" Pleases. "David Harum" was presented for the first time in this city at the Grand last night. The company, as a whole, was acceptable, but there was not tho action that Is an essential element in an enjoyable Interpretation of the play. Perhaps It was due to the appcrent lack of enthusiasm of the audience that made the evening somewhat chilling. Charles II. Bradshaw, the unique, as "David Harum," shone among the SWEET BREATH. When Coffee Is Left Off. A test was made to find if Just the leaving off of coffee alone would pro duce an equal condition of health as when coffee is left off and Postum FoodCoffeo used In its plnce, t5"hau from Clinton, Wis. made tho gHirlmeut'.He-..'Hnyi; "About- a year fffifoSfr-laf t SStt. tfiWklifo uo'ff'ee-rtiid tea ijSttEanjtouis'eJpOHtuin. For several yJji P.r3vjouSviuy.ysteiuduiil been In wrU)ieii condition. I always had a thickly furred, bilious tongue nnd' foul breath often nccompalned with severe headaches. I was troubled all the Unto with chronic constipation so that 1 was morosq In imposition mid, almost dis couraged, At4 the end of the first week after making", the change trom coffee to Pos tum..!, witnessed a marvelous change. In myself,- 'My once coated tongue cleared off, my small appetite- increased, breath became sweet und the headaches ceased entirely, One thing, I4wlshtq state em phatically, you Inj.vp, h ,Pg.ituin a:, vir gin remedy for constipation, for Icer tuinjjiad about the worst case ever known1 among mortals and l am com pletely cured of It. I feel, In every way, llko h, new person. During the last hudupvi- X. concluded that I would eYXDevlnerU. Jo,, fee if tho Postum kept me'lifguod 'phapo or whether I hud gotten' well from just leaving off coffee,, ,Sit.I uuit Postum for quite a time und drank cocoa and water. I found out, before two weeks were past, thut something was wrong nnd I began to get costive afj of old. ;Jt"vyas evident the liver was not work fine prorery, bo X became convinced jit was not the avoidance of coffee alone Ithaf pured me,bul;;th,e)sreati value came !'-"" hn regular use' of Postum." regular use' of Postum.1 k Ls i Carbondale. other members of the cast. Clayton l.ogge.'its John t.enox.ls a young man who Indicates he will bo more than or dinarily successful, Miss Kstnbrook Clalloway, as Mary lllaUe, was most engaging and Inter esting and, like Mr. Hradshaw, was exceptlonably enjoyable. x A. E. JONES MAY RETIRE. One of the Owners of the Review Re ceives Flattering: Offer from a Trenton Paper. Albert K. Jones, one of the proprietors of the Saturday ltevlew, the smart weekly publication, has received a flattering offer from one of the Trenton dallies, which seems too tempting to re ject. Tho offer asks Mr. Jones to accent the position of advertising manager, at a salary that does not usually go with such positions. The paper Is tho oldest established in Trenton and leads the other papers In force and prestige. Tho work Is what Mr. Jones Is happily adapted to, having proved his success in the field not alone at home, but abroad. He has not decided us yet as to the acceptance of the offer, but It would not bo surnrlsing It he should decide to. go to Trenton, as there are opportunities there which could not be expected In Carbondale,- no matter how favorable things may be hero. THE RUMMAGE SALES. Enterprise for Benefit of Hospital Has a Good Start Other Similar Ventures. The rummage sale, which Is being conducted in the Armory building, on North Main street, under tho patronage of the ladles' auxiliary board of Kmer geney hospital, was successfully opened yesterday forenoon. The room was vis ited by scores of persons during the day, who were generous In their patron age. Tlie side comprises a great collection of articles, ranging from hatpins to stoves. Many of the articles are above tho class usually found at a rummage sale, and may be purchased with de cided advantage: there's no question as to the bargains they offer. The worthlucsb of the object need not be dwelt upon, us the helpful factor that Kmergency hospital is in this com munity Is quite patent. The proceeds which may be realized from the sale will so towards purchasing a dressing sterilizer, in order that the equipment of the hospital may be the more com plete, thereby Increasing the cfliclency of tho institution. There was a handicap yesterday, which will no doubt be readily removed when made known. Owing to the lack of means of transportation, articles in tended for the sale were not received at the armory during the day. Now that this need is made known, mer chants, who have wagons at their dis posal, will be quick to respond. Tlie sale yesterday was in charge of Jtesdames Frank K. Dennis, E. J. !Me Hale, YV. IT. aiefiraw, J. J. O'Royle, W. B. Stansbury, J. P. A. Tingley and K. D. Lathrop. Methodist Sale Realized $130. The ladles of tlie First Methodist church closed a successful rummage sale yesterday that had been in pro gress for a week in the Rox building, on Church street. Tlie proceeds were highly gratifying, $1110 being realized. The success of tlie sale was quite com plimentary to the ladies who were ac tive In the enterprise.- "What articles that were not sold were thoughtfully turned over to the hospital sale by Mrs. D.' AV. Humphrey and Miss Harriet Pascop, who managed tho venture. AT THE POOR FARM. What a Visitor May See on a Trip to the Almshouse. As indicated in The Tribune, "Wed nesday, -tlie cheerful tone nr the sur roundings of the inmates at tlie Car bondale almshouse in Greenfield was a refreshing surprise to tlie representa tives of tho press who accompanied tlie directors on their inspection.. In placing credit for these conditions, a big share must be bestowed on Stew ard Jerry f.'lune, and Mrs. Clune, the matron. No more conscientious pair could hardly be found, while the inter est they take in the welfare, of tho in mates is quite parental. The sixteen inmates all readily testify to this fact, and all who wore aide to express them selves were profuse In their acknowl edgment or how Mi', and Mrs. Clune tended to their wants and looked after their comforts. Tho look of cheerful contentment on their faces reflected their feelings. The directors likewise chared In tho grateful acknowledgments of the inmates. Aside from their hospitable care of the inmates, Mr. and Mrs. Clune are valuable factors iii the administration of the affairs of the poor district by- reason or their knowledge of agricul tural pursuits. Path are so qualified In this direction that the highest results have followed their stay at the farm. For the first time in years there Is now considerable revenue from the sale of farm produce. One Item alone, the sale of K80 pounds of butter last year, will sulllco to show the results of their labors. This Is all the worthy of notice, when It is recalled that the farm Is quite barren and Is far from desirable for. tho purposes for which It Is In fended. It would be a wise thing to dispobe of tho farm and procure a more favorablo place, If only it half-decent prlco could be secured, The stock on tho farm was found to bo In exception ally fine condition, and was the subject of much favorablo comment from the directors, Tlie watchfulness and economy of tho present poor board am so well estab lished that, it is not necessary to dilate on them at this time. Hut the Improve ments which have been inudo at the farm and almshouse the past year call for more than passing notice, The most important of these Is the sanitary sys tem of plumbing that was installed In the almshouse last fall. There was a woeful condition of affairs before this change, and this opo improvement alone could bo considered a worthy achievement, Tho witter fur tho system Is supplied from a dam that provides U pressure as strong as In certain parts of this city. Tlie dam was built by order of the directors., tho tupply being furnished by springs, whoso source la about l.L'O'l yards hack of the alma house, Other neeeded Impioveuienls were made about the almshouse which had been sorely neglected. An improvement thut Is called for at the present time Is the erection of barns to replace the somewhat dilapidated ones which have been in service over a tlthirter of a century. However, there Is some division among tho directors as to the expediency of this Improvement atnJucoessdty, for ,1V year nt least, until the debt of the district Is further re duced, The already 'big reduction of the district debt, several thousand dol lars, Is perhaps tho most commendable of the achievements of tho present board. It would be a commendable thing for the taxpayers to visit Iho farm fre quently, now that the pteasant weather Is here. Tho directors would feel highly pleased with 'such visits, while thu dis play of Interest would bo greatly en couraged In their efforts. The assur ance ban bo given that a hospitable re ception awaits every one who may visit the farm, as ihe steward nnd matron are-famed ifor their warm-hearted hos pitality. On the other hand, the In mates would be greatly cheered. The party that visited tho farm on Tues day spread a good deal of sunshine among the Inmates, the entertainment that was provided, such as It was, en livening every one and making them feel that everything was not sad and sorrowful. SOME OF OUR VISITORS. JOHN COURIER MOItUIS, of Scran ton, one lime editor, a lltoratteur and conspicuous among the "Welsh bards of this section, now one of the county commissioners of Lackawanna, was at the Harrison house yesterday, Mr. Morris was here In connection with the great big eisteddfod to be held In Scranton soon, which promises to open tlie eyes of the big men who are active in elsteddfodau. AVlille Mr. Morris' mis sion was of a business character, ho found time to mingle socially with some of the friends In Carbondale who were glad of his enjoyable fellowship. DAVID PIUTCHAItD, also of Scran ton, -was here on the same mission. Mr. Pritcliard is one of tho most active among the enthuslustle workers for tho success of the big musical competition, which it Is intended to eclipse any prior similar enterprise in this county. "Dave," as Mr. Pritchard's friends call him, (is right at home when busied In a musical affair of this kind. Ills sun shiny social side serves him well In this work, as it aids him powerfully In his business relations. Ho Is one of the prominent Elks In Scranton, and can boast of the highest respect and esteem of his fellow-eitlzens in Scranton. GKOItGK P. DICLE principal of the State Normal school at East Strouds burg, was in the city, yesterday. Ho made an interesting V'lslt among the pupils of the High school, the gradu ates of tills year, particularly, present ing to them some of the advantages of a normal school education in their equipment for life. Besides being ti pro found scholar, Mr. Bible can lay claim to be an educator of the highest class. The success of the Stroudsburg Normal school, which he has directed since its establishment, is ample evidence of hla ability in this direction. LEE S. GILLESPIE, who has been In the city since Friday, as the advance representative of tlie Harry Jenkins Comedy company, which will be here next week, Is fragrant with the air of the battlefields of tlie Philippines. He is home only a short time, after having assisted in the chases after Filipinos and dodging bolos. Mr. Gillespie was a trumpeter In one of tho companies of the Twenty-seventh infantry, but this didn't debar him from some lively .ex periences with tlie natives. Mr. Gilles pie has a magnificent physique, and when covered with a soldier's uniform it would strike terror to a whole band of fighting Filipinos. His appearance on the streets this week Is quite strik ing. A. J. DUFFY, manager of tlie Ly ceum and the Academy of Music in Scranton, was in the city yesterday afternoon, the guest of Manager Byrne, of the Grand. Wherever Mr. Duffy goes lie has a host of friends, and the greater part of his visit yesterday was spent in shaking hands and receiving tlie kind greetings of his Carbondale 'friends. Those in this city who rejoice in his friendship watch with growing pride the steady climb that Mr. Duffy is making up the ladder or success and with their good wishes they speed Ills progress to the high plane that he is so surely ascending. It might not bo amiss to suggest that in all the country there is no more successful theatrical man ager for one of his years than is Mr. Duffy, a fact that is tlie delight of his Carbondale friends. HONORED AN OLD MEMBER. Smoker Given P. F. Moran by Col umbia Hose Company. There was an Interesting event in tho home of the Columbia Hose company Inst evening. The occasion was a smoker given in honor of Patrick F. Moran, who has passed over thirty years' service in the ranks of the Columbia firemen. The evening was one of the highest social enjoyment, the young men who made up tho gathering finding a splen did programme provided for them by the committee In charge of tlie smoker. Interest, of course, centered in tho hon ored guest of the evening, Mr. Moran, who was the recipient of the heartiest congratulation und well-wishes of his companion, firemen. At 10.20 o'clock the guests seated themselves to a tempting luncheon, which Included cold roast turkey, vent salad, mayoiialsse dressing, ' potato salad, cabbage salad, eelbry, olives, German pickles, wheat and rye breads, assorted cake, coffee, Cigars were lishted after the menu laid been well discussed, and there was u season of sneechmaklng that was n fitting close to the evening's enjoy ment. President James I1'. Ilovlnn was the DODY AND BRAINS. f Wizened little bodies and big brains qr big strong bodies nnd no brains neither one of these makes a good combina tion. To produce big healthy bodies and big healthy brains take Scott's Emulsion, Childhood is the best time to commence, Scott's Emulsion contains food, for bone and nerve and flesh and blood, Scott's Kmulsion promotes fi'Mifn 5,u"u nnd proper development. Just the thing for weak children, i Send fpr Vtta !?)ii'jilc. SCOTT & liOWNL', 'chcmUls, ? I'urltiwtf, V. Worthy toastnia'ster. Among the speak ers were Hon, .Tames J. O'Neill, John T. LoftUK, foreman of tho Columbian; Common Councilman Abe Sahfn and M, ,t, Horati, The talks, conveyed many hearty good wishes to Mr, Moran, who modestly bore tho honors bestowed on him by his fellow-members. OBITUARY. WILLIAM HrtRKlS, of Archbald street, died on Wednesday night In a Scranton hospital, whero he entered a couple of weeks ngo In tho hope of re storing his henlth, which had been fall ing for ti long time. Air. Brlggs was 42 years old. Ho spent the greater part of his llfo In Carbondale, where ho had been active. In tho llfo of tho city, so fnr as his health permitted. Ho acquired many friends, who were most kindly disposed towards him, His wife, two sons nnd three daughters survive him. COMPANIES DRILL. Knights of Father Mathew and St. Aloyslus Society Practice Manoeu vers. Tho total abstainers who will repre sent Carbondale in tho military en campment at. Lake Lodore this sum mer have earnestly started at work to make n fitting showing for the Anthra cite City at the gathering beside the mountain lake. Last night the first satisfactory drill took place. Both companies, the Knights of Father Mathew battalion and the St. Aloyslus boys, were out forming platoons, making double-quick marches and other military manoeu vers that stimulated them and gave them aulckoned breaths. The two or ganizations were ns one company. They were under the direction of Michael Duggan, a qualified Instructor, having had a fitting experience in the soldier life that he passed through ns a mem ebr of the Fifteenth Infantry in the Philippine campaign. The drill took place on North Main street, which was quite acceptable as a drill ground. OLD POLICES' CONCERT. It Will Take Place in Watt's Hall, Wednesday, April 30. Tlie arrangements for the Old Folkos' concert for Hie benefit of the Methodist church have been completed, and the Indications are that the patrons will enjoy a delightful evening of music. The concert will take place in Watt's hall, on Wednesday evening, April 30. In arranging the programme, Choris ter W. D. Evans aimed at as pleasing a variety as was possible. That he succeeded well in his effort will be" hap pily disclosed on the night of the con cert, The programme comprehends several choruses, vocal solos and in strumental numbers, the piano, violin, cornet, etc., contributing to the means of entertainment. The choruses are diligently rehearsing and the solo num bers promise to be the best efforts of the soloists. A highly successful en terprise and- a delightful concert are assured. AMUSEMENTS. "The Runaway Girl" Saturday. The popular musical comedy, "A Runaway Girl," will be the attraction at tlie Grand Saturday night. This will be the event of the comedy season in tills city, and will afford our music and fun-loving theatergoers an oppor tunity to witness one of the greatest successes ever presented In that line. The company which appears in the production here is the only one that Is presenting the play In the country and Is said to be an exceptionally strong organization. Harry Jenkins Next Week. Monday night at the Grand will lie witnessed the opening of a week's en gagement by the Jolly Harry Jenkins company. Mr. Jenkins carries a group of specialty artists that are said to be hecond to none in the business, among whom are the McCanu family of four people in dancing novelties: Will F. Burke, of Scranton, in rendition of bis own illustrated songs, and many others. Ladles' tickets can be exchanged until (! p, in, Monday, at the usual place. Evening prices, 10, 20 and SO cents. Matinee, 10 and 20 cents. SOCJAL NOTES. Mrs. Munvllle and Mrs. W. A. Man. vllle entertained at a pink tea on Wed nesday and yesterday afternoons at their home on North Main street. They were delightful social affairs and the most fashionable since the Lenten sea son. Among the guests from Scranton were: MesdanieH George Dickson, N. Y Leet, F. A. Sllliman. AV. F. Mnttes, Walter Dickson, W. H. Dlchmond, F. K. Tracy, J. is. Van Bergen, M. It. Kays, G. B. Jermyn, William Marple, L. Morss, K. S. Osborne, Misses Howell, lleynolds and Matthew. At the assembly of the Progressive Kuchre coterie, held ut the homo of Mr, and Mrs. P. F.- Moflltt.'on South Main street, on Wednesday evening, the prizes wero tuken by Mrs. AVIllium Peel and Mrs. Joseph Reardou. The evening was a delightfully Interesting one. Change of Bents. A change has been made In the police patrols, Patrolman William MeAiidrcw, who has been on tho South Main street bent, has Ween sent up on tho Belmont patrol, and Patrolman Fred Huddy has been shifted to South Main street. This was the same arrangement that was In effect some tlmo ago, On a Vacation. James Gllhool, who has been working at Kllhullcn'H grocery store, is taking a few days' vacation. Michael Gllhool la substituting In his place. Meetings of Tonight. Junior Order United American Me chanics. Lackawanna encampment, No. Hi, In dependent Order of Odd Fellows. THE NEWS IN BRIEF. 1 a personal letter Itobert J, Bur dette wrote c, L'dgur ltosencrnns as follows: "i am glad 1 was piesent at youg 'Chalk Talk' last night. You certainly have the right idea of what Is meant by a good entertainment, and your work with the crayon surpasses anything 1 havo ever seen," Mr. Ito sencrans will be at Watt's hall, AVed nesday, April L'3, afternoon and even lug. Leon Bly, son of Mr. and Mrs. George W, Bly, of South Washington atreet, who Is taking a musical course" at Sy racuse university, has received a good offer to play with a large orchestra at a summer resort near Syracuse, The new Italian council of the Cutli- 1 IBrTip Tins is tiic Time oi vear fflmk 'il L who has made j - .. . the treatment for tlie delicate Such a tonio and corrective is found in Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription, supplemented when desired by tho medical counsel and advice of Dr. R. V. 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These fads prove the far reaching benefits which follow the use of Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription. And these benefits are not temporary but permanent, fpr the cures effected by this medicine are radical and complete, and the results arc as lasting as the cures themselves. Sick women are invited to consult Dr. Pierce by letter, free. All letters are held as strictly private, and the written confidences of women are guarded by the same strict professional privacy observed by Dr. Pierce and his staff in personal consultations with weak and sick women at the Invalids' Hotel and Surgical Institute, IJuffalo, "NT. Y". Addresss Dr. R. V. Pierce, Buffalo, X. Y " Favorite PrescripVion" makes weak women strong, sick women well. Accept no substitute for the medicine which works wonders for weak women. R 4J. Piai'CQ " sont FREE mailing OHlYa For mo ftSKaSSSTOgastjji ollc Mutual Benefit association was In stituted last night by B. A. Kelly. Af ter the business session a reception was held in Pugl'.ano Brothers' hall. Carpenters are at work Improving the house on South Washington street, recently purchased from Mrs. N. Kng llsli by A. C. Purple, who, with ids family, will occupy it about the lltrt of May. F. J, Osgood and F, B. Carpenter wtre In Carbondale Tuesday, making arrangements to connect the Independ ent telephone at that place with the local system, Forest City News. Tlie members of the Woman'H Chris tian Temperance union will meet this afternoon In the lecture room of tho Congregational church. A number of cans of young UMi from the slate hatcheries arrived in tills city yesterday. The greater part of them are to bo placed In Wayne county ponds and streams, John Matthews leaves today for Phil adelphia, whero ho will tepresent Dia mond lodge, Shield of Honor, at tho grand lodge session, He will be gouo a week. Tho Mo-'.art band has been engaged to play In Scranton during tlie con vention of the Knights Templar next month. Mr, and Mrs. Howard Johns, of For est City, are rejoicing over tlm birth of a baby boy, Mrs. .1, M, Peck, grand organl.er and Inspector of tho O, 1. A, to tho 11, of L. F. has returned from an Inspection tour, Including tho divisions of Oueon ta, Schenectady, Mechanlesvllle, AN bauy, Mlddletown and Port Jervsv N. Y. On bsr trip slie visited Mrs., Nlck ersun, of Afton, N, Y., nnd Mrs. .1. I'. MacUurney, of New Yoik.rlty, both fur liter residents of Carbondale. THE PASSING THRONG. Miss Julia Horan, of Gordon avenue, Is seriously 111. , Thomas Oummlngs, of Archbald, wus a visitor In town yesterday. P. J. Moran, of llunesdale, Is spend ing a few days with Carbondale friends. Alfred Davis, the Forest C' drug- a study ol organism, of -women. - s Gammon Scnsa Medical Advisor, in pajtor covers? Ss an ressifit exf 21 onO'Ccnt stamps;, to pay expanse of h hook footmtS in tsSotfh sssmt at steraijs. Ad(Jrsssn e fi- gist was a Carbondale visitor yester day. Miss Agues Foley, of (ilrardsvllle, is tlm guest of her brother, Daniel J. Foley. Miss Manic Moon, of Jermyn, spent Wednesday as the guest of -Miss Alice Horan. Mrs. S, II. Kupp, who has been visit ing in Tuiikhanuock for a couple of weeks, lias returned home. John D. Jenkins, who lias been visit ing Thomas Thcophllus for a few weeks, has icturaed to his home in Sliawuee,' Ohio. Mrs. D. 0, Smith, who lias been vis iting her daughter, Mrs. L. A, Bas set t, on Lincoln avenue, for some time, left for her home In Western New York yesterday. JERMYN AND JMYFIELD. Tho Wesley league will hold a public, meeting In the Primitive Methodist church this evening. An Interesting programme will be rendered, and all aro cordially invited to'attend. The admis sion will bo free, Tlm nrogranmio fol lows: Quartette, Richard Hocking and party; cornet solo, Alfred Horswell; recitation, Kdlth Martin; vocal solo, .Mrs. William Buckingham; tuartette, Hocking and party; talk, "The Young People In the church," Miss TCiuma Roberts; cornet solo, Alfred Horswell; recitation, 1-Uhel Cooper; talk, Thomas Kvuiib: duet, Mrs. I1. Mayuer and Mss 1-5. Hockaday, Thomas Dimgher, a resilient of the Kabt Side, met with a painful Injury on AVedncsduy. While cutting a rope 'the knife slipped aiuVeiuerrd Ills thigh, i.uisliig a punctured wound two Inches deep and narrowly missing the femoral artery, lie was attended by Dr. Shltdds. lrs. Anna I'ogsivlllo, tho grand picsl dom of the statu assembly, Daughters of itebekah, nald an oillclal visit to Mlzpah lodge on Wednesday night. There wero a largo number of visitors from nearby lodges present, ami at the conclusion of thu session refreshments wcie served und a pleasant, social couplo of hours spent together. .Harry Farley, a young man, employed V PIERQE, Buffalo, N Yh at tho Ontario and AVestorn yard at Muyllcld, had a miraculous1 escape from serious injury yesterday. AVlille attend ing to ids duties he laid occasion to cross the track, and failed to notice an engine backing down until It was al most upon hlin. Before he could get out of the way the engine struck him. In some manner he managed to throw himself clear of the track and escaped with a few contusions and bruises tc tlie body and limbs. The little child of Mr. and Mrs. David Thomas, of Bacon street, who lias beon m critically 111 for several weeks, Is slowly recovering, At tlie last meeting of Rushbrnol: lodge, Independent Order of Odd Fel lows, It was decided to attend servlcr In tho Methodist Kplscopal church or. Sunday, April -7. Prof, George l Bible, of Stroudsburg, was a vIMtor here at the public schools In both boroughs yesterday, Hon, A, J. Gavin stepped upon a piece of orange peel In Ills yard last cvonliift and was thrown heavily to tho ground, receiving a severe shaking up and n badly sprained wrist. Klias Kvans, of Vandling, was a caller here yesterday, 15 r, S, D. Davis, who was laid up with a severe cold, which threatened to de velop Into pneumonia, lias recovered and Is around again. There is just a little Improvement in tho condition of William Shoustcr, tho young man who was so severely injured In thu uric colliery Tuesday morning, H Is, however, not yet out of danger. MlfcS Josephine Davis spent Wednes day in Scranton. Convention of 1'cderation of Wo men's Clubs, Los Angeles, Cal. For the above occasion, which takes place May 1st tu tith, ll'OJ, tho Lacka waima railroad will sell special round trip tickets good going April lath to 2th Inclusive, and for return, to reach starting pblul not later than midnight of Juno 23th, at faro ( $i.23 for tho round trip. See ticket agent for infor piatlon about stop-oft privileges, vari able routes, side trips, etc "V T T & " ' - ' ,t i SB.8 ,(! . J, V .,- , Ai .-- an s r