THE SCRANTON TRIBUNE-FRIDAY, DECEMBER 10, 190?, NEWS OF GARBONDALE AND OFFICERS AND MEMBERS OF THE MITCHELL HOSE COMPANY. " mm f ' f'!''W wli! fif1 kv H : filial ANDKBW M1TCHJ0LT.,. The accompanying picture of the Au di pv Mitchell llofco company is a re production of. the immense group pic COMING PAIR OP THE NEW HOOK AND LADDER Some Novel Ideas, Such as Souvenir Nights and Odd Decorations, Orig inated by President Abe L. Sabm. The members of tho new Hendrlck Hook and Ladder company, No. 1, ara considering the details of the fair which will be opened under their di rection in the Burke building, Monday, January 12. The leading spiilt in the enterprise Is tho company's president, Common Councilman Abe L. Sahm. When it is iccalled that Mr. Sahm has been the originator of the little things that made big successes out of the fairs conducted in Carbondale the past ten years, one can expect that there will be lots do ing in the Hook's enterprise. Abe seems to bo loaded with such Ideas, and the prospective patrons of the new company's fair can expect to see some catchy things. The decoiatloiiB. It is promised, will be the most dazzling in the history of any local carnival or fair. Klectilcnl illuminations will bo generously used, and will be tho-most conspicuous among the hall's attractive adornments. Pil lars or columns of color, made up of n, variety of bunting, will be erected at spaces of twelve feet. They will be dose to the wall, and on top of tho column of gay coloring will be a shower of incandescent lights. The picture of light and color will. Indeed, bo one of rare beauty nnd effect. It is proposed to make each nlghi a souvenir night. A catchy novelty will be given the patrons each evening. For Instance, on Monday night, which Is wash-day, there will be a souvenir sug gestive of tho day, Tuesday, ironing day, will likewise be suitably wired for, and so on throughout the week. Monday night will be firemen's night. 'All tho firemen of tho city will bo pres ent and each one will be presented with n mluinturo hook and ladder as u sou venir. A number of schemes are under advisement to raise funds during the fair, nt the snmo tlmt tho cost will bo only nominal, Tho company Is growing In strength, nn.l there Is a corresponding Incre.iso In public interest ami support. Tho membership numbers fiO, all young msn, full of energy and hustle, who can be counted upon to carry the project to u successful end, A meeting will take phico Sunday, nt which tho details of tho fair programme will bo disposed oY, See Reynold's display. beautiful holiday THE NEW DRUG COMPANY The Concern That Is Manufacturing Byrne's Ready Relief Is Meeting with Success and Advertising Car bondale Abioad. Tho new drug company, which was recently organized in 'Carbondale for the manufacture) of n proprietary med icine for the lellef of the Ills of Infants Is meeting with unexpected success and promises to develop Into one of the thriving businesses of Carbondale. The company was organized several weeks ago with adequate capital to spread' the (knowledge of tlje company's existence. tluoughout tho country in a well-ordered way and Its brings Its mcilts before) tho mothers who reel the nvceselty of such a icmedy. Thou- ture which has been on exhibition in the display window of Foster's Art ihim on Noith Main street, for several I weeks, attracting a good deal of at fntloii, lepresentiUK-, as it does not only an organization composed of young men who are conspicuous and 1 popular In the community, but an or ganisation that W an Important fac jtor In Iho social life of the commu nity, aside fiom Us incalculable value in safe-guarding the community. The feeling that a man enjoys on le ttrlng at night, that in ease of lire there is a wide-awake, aleit, fearless, heroic band of llremen to protect his property and the lives of those near to him, has a greater value than dol- lais and cents. How mucli tneieioi.e our citizens owe the Mitchell company, as one of half of the lire department of Carbnndale, can hardly be appreci ated. The picture printed today Is similar sands of samples hao been distrib uted and already several exceptionally large orders have been placed in drug stores hereabouts. The name of the new preparation has been aptly named Uyrne's F.aby Re lief and If the successful start of the new company Is any criterion, 11 is likely to acquire the leputation of oth er remedies which are now known In every household in the land. The com pany is composed wholly of Carbond.il lans who have great faith in their suc cess and believe that the business will reach such proportions that will be somewhat of an advertisement to the town as well as a profitable under taking. Call at Heynold's, 49 N. Main St. DRAMATIC GOSSIP FOR THEATRE-GOERS Tho theatilcal season in Carbondale thus far has been on the whole quite satisfactory, nnd Is by far more suc cessful than last year, when the street car strike was a big obstacle. Tt not only Interfeied with tho attendance, but It prevented Manager Byrne from booking expensive or higher claJ at tractions. The diminished attendance made the risk of loss too great to bo chanced. This season, however, wa have had u good run of attractions, a few of tho finest on tho road that can oe Induced to play ono-nlght standn In towns of less than liO.OQO Inhabitants Tho path of a theater manager Is not lined with loses. Theie may be a few along the way, but tho thorns are well mixed with the sweet smile of N'atuie. This is paiticularly true of a small town In these days when theatrical syndicates and circuits are the rule. Carbondale doesn't happen to be on one of these 23-town circuits, It stands alone, and as the whims of showmen are peculiar and numerous, 'tis often that we aro denied desired attractions, but through no fault of the local man agement. Caihoudale theater-goers me fondest of comedy, There has been ample proof of this, this season. Productions like "Itupert of lientzau," "York' State Folks," "Tho Prisoner of Honda," "Tho Christian," and oven Clyde Fitch's beautiful "Lovers' Lane" found but lit tle favor as compared with "The Chup orons" and other light pieces of that frothv character, Tho tonic effect of u hearty laugh Is what we seem to enjoy, rather than the sad, serious contempla tion of tho tumbles of estranged lovers or the plotting and scheming of n dm k villain. Taking this feeling as a cue, .Manager B.vmo has a Chilstmas day offering that Is not supposed to bo eon sldeied seriously for even a moment. Ho will ptesont Fiunk Wills and his brother, John Wills, In ono of tho fol lowing light comedies, "Atlantlo City," "Happy Hooligan," and "Tho Two Old Cronies." The company will open hem on Tues day, Dec. 23. in a tluee nights' engage ment. Frank Wills will be reculled by Car bondale theater-gouiR us an entertain ing and funny comedian. He was John Ilenshaw's fuu-inaklug pailner in "The Two Old Cionles," when that piece was one of tho most mirthful on the joad. Slneo then Wills and Henslmw separ ated, Henshaw and his wife, the ro tund May Ton 'llroeck, joining ono of the Bioudwuy companies, shining as stars among bright comedy lights. Frank Wills and his company will like ly be waimly u'slenmnrt on this occa . to a reproduction that was taken by the Mitchells at Port .lervls on the occasion of their visit to that town on Firemen's day, a few months ago, and prosontPd to the company whose guests they were. The conquests thai, the Mitchells made on this trip the Port .lervls paper snld they won the most popular liremen who ever visited the town on the Del.iwnie was char.icter-l-tie of the company and of Carlmu dali.ui. They came homo with all the prizes and the laurels they won made us all the prouder of them. Andicw Mitchell, one of our vener able citizens, the patron, as it were, has a warm place In the lieaits of the Mitchell boys, just as he Is respected and esteemed by his fellow citizens. The legard of the company for M-r Mitchell was happily show'n on the oc casion of the company's tenth anniver sary last winter. Ho was the guest of honor and theie were testimonials of sion, as he has numerous admirers In Cnrbondale. A prime favorite will be In Curuon dale the night alter Christmas. Mil dred Holland will be at the Grand in her new play, "The 1-ily and tho Prince." Naturally a good deal of Intel est centeis in Miss Holland's new play, and thete is a good deal of speculation as to Its possible enjoyment as com pared with "The Power Behind the Throne," In which, to make use of a plain saying, C.ubondallans were In love with Miss Holland as the simple uninfected peasant gill, who was like a lily In the purity of her chin actor and home siuroundlngs. "The Lily and the Prince" tells a story quite like "Tho Power Behind the Throne." Miss Hol land is the same puio, Innocent, unaf fected and captivating maiden, and she sulfors the same Intilgue In her love making that she did in "The Power He lilnd the Throne." Tho piece is mag nificently staged, the first act being mounted with a garden scene, with a (bubbling fountain, la a manner that has never been equalled at any pro duction In Cnibondnle. Miss Holland has u becoming sense of appieeiatlon of the beautiful and artistic staging or the piece. "You can tell my Caibondale friends," s.ild Miss Holland to The Tribune man dur ing her recent visit to Scranton, "that we have u production this year, tho like of which their pleasant town has never seen. And 1 daie say," she con cluded, wlih a positive turn of her head, "as line as they will ever see." Those who witnessed tho piny would hardly have the courage to dispute Miss Holland lit this lespeet. Miss Holland will give a Christmas dinner to her company at Blnghamton this year, which Is a happy custom with her each year. Singularly enough, It was iy Blnghamton that this din ner was given last year. This Is a beautiful characteristic of Miss Hol land, her love of home-lite and her ef forts to surround her company with this air of homo. She takes the gi cut est pride In recounting the Incidents nf those dinners. "I like to look upon my company as ono big family," she said while In Carbondale last year. I think tho arrangements weie so pleas ant that not ono of the company missed tho accustomed cheer of homo at Christmas time, Ono member of our company, who was somewhat older than tho others, came to mo with tears In his eyes and snld: 'Miss Holland, this Is the first Christmas In years that 1 have felt tho same spirit that pre vailed when I sponl this day at my home,' " Tho company will como di rectly fiom Blnghamton to Carbondale, The Now Year's attraction will bo Cieoigo II. Broadhurst's comedy, "Bo rnusa Hho Loved lllm So." Biiadhurst s a proline writer and Is the author of the successes. 'Tho Speculator," nnrt "What Happened to Jones." On Jan. 2, another Caihoudale favor ite will bo heio, Kntheiiuo Kidder, In her new play, "An Nye for an Eye." Allsa Kidder Is appi eclated In Ciubon dale. Slui was here as the star In "Mad ame Sans anno," and wus with the Ward-Jiunes-Kldder tilunnirato In n Shakespearian tragedy. This will bo her flist appeal unco In Caibondale in several seasons. Greatest display of Holiday Goods at Reynold's, Carbondale. Arranging for Show. Walter S. Wills, advance agent for Wills Brothers' Comedy compuny,whlch will be at the Grand three nights next week, was In the city yesterday. TT .r:;! Ml IKK JOHN .1. M'NPIry. appreciation and regard that must have been comforting to Mr. Mitchell in the evening of his yeais. WEDDED IN YORK STATE. Miss Mary Elizabeth Griffiths, of the West Side, Married to Corporal Ed ward Eonash, in Binghamton. A pleasant surprise to a wide circle of friends In Carbondale is the an nouncement of the wedding of Miss Mary Elizabeth Giifllths, of the West Side, and Edward Fonush, of Blng hamton, lately returned from the Phil ippines, wheie ho was a corporal In the Firth cavalry, United States army. The ceiemony was solemnized on Monday evening of this week, in Tnn itv Episcopal church, Blnghamton, by tho rector, Rev. Mr. Laltoche. A gath ering of intimate friends witnessed tho pretty ceiemony that united the couple. Alter a hi lei trip, they will enter upon housekeeping in ftlnghamtbn, where the gioom Is well located. The bride Is the daughter of Charles N. Ciiifliths, night baggngemaster at the city station of the Delawaie and Hudson. The eventful happening will be a souice.of happy satisfaction to her numerous fi lends heio, and will awaken 'their heartiest felicitations. Beautiful gifts for your sweetheart at Reynold's. To go to Venezuela. N. J. Dienimn. of No. IIS Belmont street, has signed a contract with llm Pease company, of Hammond, Indiana, to tnko a locomotive to Venezuela. Mr. Drennan will start probably to day. He will first go to Troy, N. Y and get a locomotive bought by tho Pease company theie. This engine he will bring to this city and with two more bought from the Pelawaio and Hudson company, go on with the three to Hammond, where they will bo re built. From Hammond Mr. Drennan will tnko a locomotive to n railroad now In operation In Venezuela. He will go via Xef Orleans and before returning to his homo In this city will have Unvers ed several thousand miles. He expects to bo absent several months, Many things that would delight your wife nt Reynold's. OLYPHANT. The 3-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Montgomery, of First street, Hlnkely, died yesterday morn ing after n brief Illness, The funeral will take place Sunday afternoon nt 2 o'clock. Interment will be made In Union cemetery, Fred Raymon's greatest scenic pro duction of the age "Old Arkaus.iw" will be presented at the Father Mathow opera house this evening. This Is one of tho best attractions of tho season and will no doubt bo gieeted with a crowded house. The funeral of John, the little son 'of Mr, and Mrs. John Nicholson, of Upper Dunmore street, took place yes terday afternoon at 2 o'clock. The ser vices were conducted by Rev. B. F. Holder, of Piiceburg, Burial was nimlo In Piiceburg cemetery, County Superintendent J. C. Tuylor visited the schools hero yesterday, The Sunday school scholars of the Blakely Primitive Methodist church are preparing u programme for Christ mas eve. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Buddie have moved to Carbondale. Miss Lucy Farrell has returned home after spending the past three months at Pottsvllle, Pa. SURROUNDING DALTON. An entertainment wilt tie given In Hie High school room of our public pcliool on Friday afternoon. The school will close at this time for a two weeks' va cation during the h6lldays. l'rof. C. B. Hanyon will spend IiIh vacation with his parents In Uutliiinl, Va, ltev. A. J. Van Cleft Is conducting special meetings this utvk nt Fleut vllle, He l" being nsslstcd by l'rof. Huck., the singing evangelist. The Women's Christian Temperance union will hold n mooting at the homo of Mrs. It. It. Thompson . oil Friday afternoon at 3 o'clock. Mis. Nolan, of Oreen Uldge, will ho ptoscut and spenlt. The churches lb this place aro busy preparing for their Christmas exercises to be rendered by their Sunday schools, The Methodist church will hold tholr exercises on AVcdncsday evening, ami the Unptlst on Thursday evening of next week. Jtev. V. .T. Caterer Is holding revival meetings nt Pino Grove this week. Several of our locnl singers assisted In the rendering of the musical pro gramme In the concert given In tho Waverly Baptist church on Wednesday evening. A rending club has been organized In this place among a number of tho Indies. Ench member Is to buy .a book and nftcr reading the same they arc to exchange with others. They expect, also, to hold a monthly meeting for social pastime. At the llaptlst church on Sunday morning the pastor will preach on "Be holding the'Mnn," and on Sunday even ing "The Seeking and Finding of the Sheuherds.'' Floyd Finn has accepted a position In Itoso' gents' furnishing establish ment in Sernnton. See Reynold's display of Baskets. Seevthe Cut Han. Effective and attractive half-tones and lino cuts for card, advertising or any other purpose, can be secured at The Tribune ofllcc. Wo do work that Is unexcelled, do It promptly and at lowest rates. A trial order will con vince you. You Know Everybody Does. You know he carries the most complete, line of HOLIDAY in the city. He has jus what you want and .at prices that are right. Stationer, Salem Avenue, Carbondale. nag-Proof -AT URKES 11 Soiith Main Street Carbondale, Pa, GOODS DIMOCK, BOOTS If the Christmas Gift Is to Be Selected from the useful lines, then we are prepared to show you a most varied and beautiful assortment of useful presents. Gloves An ideal assortment from the finest kid to the heaviest wool ones. For Gents, Ladies' and Children. Umbrellas Almost any style you can think of. The finest silk, with gold, sil ver and ivory handles ; also the plainer kinds, with heavier cover ings and fancy wood handles. Prices 50c. to $5.00 each. Silks and Satins A most beautiful line of black Silks, comprising Taffetas, Arm urcs, Pcatt dc Soie, Duchess and Radame. What more appropriate for a nice present than a dress pattern of silk. Also waist patterns of Silk in almost unlimited array. Plain and figured ; all colors. Dress Goods In this stock can be found ap propriate presents for the young, middle aged, and elderly. Hand kerchiefs Here your fancy can take wing and you find any variety of these, the most useful of gifts. From the plainest hemmed at rc. each to the elaborate embroidered and lace trimmed up to $1.(11) each. Full line of Initial Handker chiefs in Silk and Linen. Pine Linen What is nicer than fine Linen, whether in Towels, Table Linen or Napkins. Lunch Cloths and Liu en Sets to match. Remember Our guarantee goes with the. foregoing as well as the follow ing lines: Dressing Saccules, Couch Covers, Table Covers, Pillow Tops, Perfumes, Toilet Goods, Liberty Ruffs, Sofa Pillows, Draperies, Lace Curtains, Knit Goods, Rugs, Leather Goods, Carpet Sweepers, Spatchle Work, Infant's Wear, Fancy Neckwear, Comfortables, Mufflers iliYTrBKli CARBONDALE. TOWNS Aprons An exquisite line from the plain hemmed to the small dainty lacc trimmed. Priced from 25c. up. Hosiery Always an acceptable gift for la dies. This line includes the plain ones in Cotton, Lisle and Silk; also the lace effects from the drop stitch to the finest lace of gossa mer texture. SPECIAL Fast black Lisle, 3 pairs in a box, $1.00 box. Children's Hosierv also. Silk Waists What more pleasing present for ladies than ready-to-wear Silk Waists. A most extensive line. lack and all the light shades. Made in all styles from the plain tailored to the fancy trimmed even ing waist. Priced $.'(.75 to $11.51). Other Waists in Vclour, Satinca and Madras. Furs and Fur Jackets Full assortment of all the up-to-date Furs at prices to suit the purse. Silk and Wool Dress Skirts In large variety; all prices and styles. Priced $2.75 to $12.50 each. Coats Xo words needed to recommend our line of Coats. Stock re-fillcd and ready for Xmas selling. All the latest novelties. And so we might go through the line, but space forbids. f!