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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-12-25
DEATH OF w. A. SIMPSON.
A Well known Citizen PASSES Away at
His Home on Highland Avenue.

The death of w. A. Simpson, of High
land avenue, adds another to the long
list of our prominent citizens who have
passed away during the last year.
The deceased had been sick about
-four weeks with typhoid fever and had
gradually wasted away under the raw
ages of the disease. so that the end was
not unexpected.
Mr.. Simpson was thirty-three years
of age and had lived in this city about
nine years. Previous to this his home
was in Moscow. Thirteen years ago he
was united i'm marriage to Ada. daugh-
ter Of N. and Mrs Enoch Cordner.
who with folIr children survive.
During greater part of his resi-
dence IN this city he has been an e,lI-
cient and trustworthy employe of the
Hendrick Manufacturing company. He
possessed a disposition that was I'M
usually winning and was a favorite
among his fellow workmen. He was
devout member of the Methodist church.
where he will be greatly missed. The
funeral services will be held at the late
home this aftefSoop at two o'clock.
Interment will be made in Maplewood
cemetery.
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MONTROSE.

Glen Guy is home for the holiday va
cation: he is attending the state college.
William Bunnell is passing the hOli-
days with his parents. coming from
Bucknell College last Saturday.
Winnie Jeffers is the guest of his
father.
Five dogs. mostly valuable ones, were
poisoned Sunday night by some un-
known person. Among them were Mrs.
Pains and Landlord Guys.
Charley De Puy is spending a fort
night with his parents. He is a student
at st. Johns school.
Miss Nellie Conklin, who is attending
a business college in Elmira, is pass
ing few days with her parents here
Charley Race. who has been in Mont
rose for several weeks, returned to
Binghamton Monday.
Charley Knoll, of Buffalo, is the guest
of his parents.
Mr.. and Mrs. Mulford ard family will
spend Christmas in Scra, 4,n, the guest
Of Mr.. and Mrs. Horace T.. Hand.
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WEDDING YESTERDAY.
Miss Jn!in Sharlock and Robert BrysOn
United nj the PRESBYTERIAN Parsonage.

A quiet wedding occurred yesterday
morning ut half past eight at the home
Of Rev. Charles Lee, of the Presby-
terian church. The contracting parties
Were Miss Julia Sharlock, daughter of
Mrs. Carhulf. of North Main street and
Robert II. Rryson. the eldest son of
Mr. end Mrs. Robert 4. Bryson. of
Salem avenue. But very few people
knew when the ceremony was to take
place although the announcement Of
their marriage was given some time
ago The wedding yesterday was big
surprise. The bride was most prettiiy
attired in travelling gown. while the
bridesmaid wore a dress of brown nov
city goods. Tho couple We're attended
by Miss F.unice Bryson, a sister of the
groom and Charles SharlOck, a brother
Of the bride.
The young people We're driven to the
Seventh avenue station after the cere-
mony where they took the nine o'clock
train for Scranton. From there they
will go on the Delaware. Lackawanna
and Western to New York city and
other places of interest. They will be
gone about two weeks and on their re-
turn will for the present make t1eir
home with the brides mother on North
Main street.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-12-25
SCHOOL BOARD MEETS.
The Report Of Attorney Harry c. Butler
Is Submitted.

The chief business at the special
meeting of the school board held at the
Central building was the report from
Attorney Butler in regard to the ad
justment of the debt on the township
school board. The court will! appoint
some one to adjust the matter and Mr.
Butler will be instructed to look after
the boards interest.
"A resolution was passed that the al
dermen and justices be required to
comply with the law which provides
that any person found intoxicated and
who is fined by any mayor, alderman
or justice of the peace. that part of the
fine so collected not to exceed two dol
lars should be paid to the treasury of
the school district in which the con-
viction is made. Secretary Collins was
ordered to send a copy of the resolu-
tions to all the aldermen of the city.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-12-25

Joseph Wintle and Miss Tillie Suits
were married yesterday at O'CLOCK at
the home of the bride, IL Wood street,
by Rev. Robert Conrad. A wedding
dinner was served to the many friends
present. The happy couple left after
ward on the Lehigh Valley o'clock
train for a trip, including Bethlehem,
New York and Philadelphia. Upon
their return they will go to housekeep-
ing on Parke street, West Pittston.
The proceeds of the mock trial. which
amounted to about $9l. for the benefit
of John Cowan to complete a course
of studies at college, has been placed in
the Peoples bank.
The funeral of the late Mrs. Mary,
wife of Timothy Fahey. of Sturme-
vile. was held yesterday afternoon at
| at 3 o'clock with services in st. Johns
church. Interment in Market street
cemetery.
The postoffice will be opened today
from 3 to II a. IN. and to 5 p. IN. There
will be but one delivery, that being the
morning, and two collections, one in
the evening and one In the morning.
The other departments will be closed
all day.
The Entis club are sparlng no time
to make their ball this evening the
grandest and most enjoyable that has
ever been given by them. A large num-
Der of guests are expected to be pres
ent from Carbondale. Wilkes Barre.
plymouth and number of other places.
They have secured the Columbia or
chestra of this city to furnish the
music for dancing, which will be of the
highest order.
Thomas Il. Shea and his excellent
company presented ''The Snares of New
York" to another enthusiastic audience
last evening. A matinee will be given
this afternoon, when '"The Fire PATROL
will be presented. The diagram Is now
open at the Music Hall book store.
sacred concert will be given by the
ladies' auxiliary of the st. Aloysius
temperance society on next Sunday
evening and promises to be a very good
entertainment, as some of the best tai
cnt in the city has been secured to take
part on that evening.
A number of Italians who were fight
ing on South Main street at late hour
ON Monday night We're taken before
Alderman LOTUS. who fined them 81
each. which they paid and were re-
leased.
Constable Charles s. Colony, of the
Seventh ward, was a caller at Scranton
yesterday on business.
Miss Aggie Lynott is spending Christ
mas at her home. No. 2l3 Gibson street,
Scranton.
Bernard Golden, of Frye's studio, is
spending Christmas with his parents
in Dunmore.
NJ V. Quinn, the well known book
Keeper for the Miner Ilillard Milling
Co., was presented with a beautiful
polished oak writing desk by the mem
bers of the Entis club, he having served
as treasurer for that well known or
ganization for the past five years The
presentation speech was made by OF
Mackin and was well received by the
members present. A social was held
aietrward and very enjoyable time
was spent for few short hours.
PittstOn business Directory.
FOR FIRST-CLASS PLUMBING CALI,
on Wright & Co., 81 South Main street
new range for sale or exchange: also
secondhand household goods, bought or
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-12-25
AvOCA.

"Merry Christmas to ALL"
The Christmas festival of the Lang
cliffe Presbyterian SUNDAY school will
be held on Christmas night. A sacred
cantata. entitled "The Galilean." will
be rendered. Rehearsals have been in
progress for some time and the enter
tainment promises to surpass all efforts
of former years. To avoid the con-
fusion incident to gift distribution. the
members of the school will be given
their Christmas cheer in the afternoon.
The church has been beautifully deco
rated for the occasion.
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas O'Brien and
family and Miss Teresa Burke. of Jer-
myn, are spending today with friends
in town.
Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Morrow. of
Scranton. are the guests of Mrs. Nor
rows parents. Mr.. and Mrs. McCaf-
ferty. of the North End.
The cantata. entitled the "Star of
Bethlehem" will be delivered at the
Primitive Methodist church this even
ing by members of the Sabbath school
class.
Masses at st. Marys Catholic church
will be at 6. $50 and 1890 o'clock.
The marriage Of Miss Annie Baker
and William Alger. of South Main
street, will be solemnized this evening
at the nome Oh tne DT1Oe at 3 % CLOCK.
Miss Name Brehony. of Philadelphia.
is spending her vacation with her pa
rents on Church street.
Miss Lizzie Whalen. of HazletOn. is
visiting at the home Of her parents on
Main street.
Rev. ]. ]. Curran, of Wilkes Barre,
was a visitor in town yesterday.
Mrs. Hapgood. of West Pittston. spent
yesterday at the home Of her sister,
Mrs. N. Hoskins, of Lincoln Hill.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-12-25
Eve Et,rued nv n Sunrk

Last Saturday ]. II. Bagley, foreman
Of the car shops. received an injury
which may cause him considerable
trouble. He was working at the anvil
on a hot piece of iron when a spark flew
and struck him in the left eye. burning
II badly Mr.. Bagley continued his
work up to Tuesday night. but his eye
troubled him so much then he was
obliged to call q physician.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-12-25
Relief In Six Hours.

Distressing Kidney and Bladder dis
eases relieved in six hours by the New
Great South American Kidney Cure +"
This new remedy is a great surprise on
account Of its exceeding prOmptness in
relieving pain in the bladder. kidneys,
hack and every part of the urinary pas
sages I'm male or female. 1t relieves re-
tention Of water and pain in passing it
almost Immediately. II you want quick
relief and cure this Is your remedy.
Sold by c. NJ. Harris, druggist, 125
Penn avenue, Scranton, Pa. ~
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-12-25
Diphtheria
X Less Fatal.

If the patients strength can De
maintained, and the great vital
centres of the body "kept up"
to the performance of their nat
ural functions, they will thus
dispel the disease germs that i'm
pregnate the entire body, and if
sufficient vitality is experienced,
the fatality of this dreaded disease
is lessened a hundred-fold.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-12-25

The little three-year-old son of Mr..
and Mrs. Moses Cohen. of Sand street,
was painfully burned yesterday morn
ing. He was playing with fire and his
clothes caught fire; before the flames
could be extinguished the clothing was
burned off the unfortunate child and
he was severely burned.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-12-25
BOVinine

that greatest raw food, is a won.
derful creator of new flesh and
nerve tissue, is indispensable in
the treatment of this malady
as it gives strength to the patient
with the least effort on the part
of the digestive organs, and in
addition, being itself a germicide,
it antidotes the existing microbes
of the disease. The ease with which
it can be taken when the LESSONS
of the throat preclude the use
of other foods, makes It an addi.
tional necessity for the sufferers
recovery.
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PERSONAL AND OTHER ITEMS.

There will be but one delivery by the
letter carriers today. The postoffice will
or money order business will be done
An assumpsit suit was begun Tues
day in the ofiicesOf the prothonotary for
the sum of $6.7S3 against the Carbon
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-12-25
PITTS10N.

1.-THE Pittston office. of the Scranton
Tribune Is located at No. William street.
where all advertisements, orders for job
work and items for publication will re-
ceive prompt attention. Oh1ce open from
a. M. to 10 p. m.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-12-25
II the Babv Is eating Teeth

Mrs. Winslow'g Soothing Syrup has
been used for over Fifty Years by Mil
lions Of Mothers for their Children
while Teething. with Perfect Success.
Allays all Pain; Cures Wind Collie and
is the best remedy for Diarrhoea. Sold
by Druggists in every rart Of the world.
Be sure and ask for Mrs. Winslow's
Soothing Syrup" and take no other
kind. Twenty-Five cents . bottle. %
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-12-25
ANOTHER CLEARING SALE
EMPIRE DRY : GOODS co

We have cleaned up about all our odds
and ends and sell them as rapidly as they
come In, but we were lucky to catch on
another snap. We cleaned UP one mill of
underwear. There is no doubt you are
aware how we buy goods; always 60 cents
on the dollar. and give the benefit TO our
trade. This sale Is important, and II you
want to buy underyear. here you are.
GO dozen of mixtures, WOODEN underwear,
nice. clean staple goods. O.: 25 cents each,
or go cents for the suit.
Boys. from "a to "a. any size, for is
cents.
Cloaks. never in the history Of this line
could you purchase a cloak for the price
as this season. Plain facts: the season
was unfavorable this year and the manu-.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-12-25

facturers were compelled to throw their
goods upon the market. Prices were no
object We have hold on these goods.
200 cloaks. we don't claim they are stylish
but they are good for this cold weather.
and when you get one for g. any size
from 80 to ~. in black blue only.
We have some stylish coats also. but
style always costs something. which we
will eell you In black blue or any other
color, short coat. for A99.
Have you seen our black cloth cape?
Not equaled in price nor in quality. only
$3.50, for ten days.
We have not time to write ads. We have
the biggest bargains you have ever seen in
shawls. blankets and wool-knit goods and
sweaters.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-12-25
pittston business DIRECTORY.

FOR FIRST-CLASS PLUMBING CALL,
on Wright & Co., 81 South Main street.
new range for sale or exchange; also
secondhand household goods. bought or
sold. -
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1895-05-15
Windfield Chautauqua Assembly.

Arrangements for the Ninth annual
session of the Windfeld Chautauqua
Assembly to open at Island Park, June
Is. are now about completed. One of
the finest platforms ever offered at an
assembly will be given. Frank G. Car
penter, Washington; DIR. F. w. Gun
saulus, Armor Institute, Chicago; Jahu
Dewitt Miller, Philadelphia; Frank
Beard, New York; DR.. T Ii. Dens-
more, Emporia, Kans.; Hon. w. j.
Bryan, M. c., Nebraska; DIR. z. T..
Sweeney, Columbus, Ind; Edward P.
Elliott, Chicago; and John Temple
Graves, Atlanta Constitution, are
among the attractions already secured.
The departments of instruction each
under specialist of reputation and
experience, are as follows: Bible Nor
NAL, w. c. L. U. School of Methods,
Parliamentary Usage. Natural Science
and Chemistry Physical Culture, Po-
litical Science and History, Household
Economy, Nurses Home Training,
kindergarten, c. L. S. C. Round Table,
Fraternal Society Reunions, Camp
fires. The g. L. S. G.. Round Tables
and Recognition Service will he in
charge of Miss Kate Kimball of the
home Office. For information send for
copy of Assembly Herald or address.
A. H. LIMERICK, Sec,
Winfield, Kan.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1895-05-15
'BlOOd to the Horses Brides"

Hon. Davis II. Waite. ex- governor of
Colorado, who has caused the corpora.
lions and money changers more uneasi-
ness than any man of the present time,
has established weekly reform paper
at Denver, Colo. 1t is chock- full of
good thoughts and terse sayings on lIv-
ing issues. 1t would be cheap at SLIGO
per annum, but the plics is so cents.
The governor is a broad, liberal think
er; he delves deeply and analyses close
ly; he is such forceful writer that ev-
en- those who differ delight to read his
paper. Efe closed one of his recent
speeches with the following significant
paragraph: Our weapons are argu-
ments and the ballot-a free ballot and
fair count. But if the money power
shall attempt to sustain it's usurpation
by the strong hand we will meet that
issue when it is forced upon US; for it
is better, infinitely better, that blood
should flow to the horses brides, rath-
er than our national liberties should be
destroyed" Every progressive think
er should send so cents to "Our Ma
tion's Crisis" Denver, Colo.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1895-05-15
Sharon.
1t is getting very dry.

1t is getting very dry.
There was quite frost on Saturday
morning but it did very little damage
besides nipping the leaves of the beans
and potatoes slightly. have not seen
any plants that were killed outright.
On Sunday morning there was another
frost which was barely perceptible and
did no damage.
The average morning temperature
for April was so degrees above zero.
Last year the average morning temper
allure for April was Al degrees. Show
ing thatApril averages degrees warm
er this year than last.
The attendance at the Enon Baptist
Sunday school on last Saturday num-
bered eighty persons including teachers
and pupils which is not bad showing
for rural Sunday school. at the
Christian church there was quite a
good attendance at Sunday school but
have no means of knowing the exact
number in attendance. Sunday school
at the Christian church is opened
promptly at ten O'Clock a. m. and at IL
O'Clock the bible reading and social be.
gins.
Black walnut and hutternut trees
are in bloom. The bees are very busy
collecting pollen from the blossoms but
do not think they obtain much hon.
ey from walnut or butternut blossoms
AT the present time bees are not bring
ing in much honey.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1895-05-15
District i,nnr1.

The time of the court was occupied
by liquor cases from last Tuesday un.
til Monday noon.
The case of State vs. burst was first
called and continued from Thursday
morning until Friday evening. when
the jury after short deliberation. re-
turned verdict finding the defendant
guilty on four counts. The minimum
penalty is 500 fine and so days impris-
Onment.
The next case called was State VS..
Day. After the jury was impaneled.
Saturday forenoon. the defendant plead
guilty to the charge of keeping and
| conducting club room, whereupon the
state dismissed its action against Min.
lex Oh the ground that he is alleged to
have violated the prohibitoy law while
in the employ of o. l.. Day.
State VS.. Cook begun Monday morn
ing but after the jury was sworn in.
the defendant followed the example of
Day and plead guilty to the charge of
keeping club room. The minimum
penalty in these cases is 500 and no
Imprisonment and the maximum. $500
line and no Imprisonment, or not less
than 80 days nor more than six months
III the county jail. Judgment will be
pronounced at the end of the term.
1t seems that the burst case was
made the test case and the other fellows
reaped the benefit of the lesson. In
each Of these cases the defendants are
taxed with the costs.
The case of State VS.. Gordon was dis
missed. THls is the Sharon cattle case.
wherein Davis Gordon took up some
OF Ben Laswell's cattle and sold
them without posting notices according
to law. The case was settled amicably
between Messrs. Lasswell and Gordon.
The case OF State VS.. Bennington is
now IN progress. The jury was COM
pleted yesterday and is as follows:
James ohahKs, j. q. Fullerton.
Abe. DeMott, HK. Hooker
J. l. Davis, no Case
A. w. Calvin, w H Jackson
+. Is. Nurse, Robert Brewer,
VIM. Carroll, ia Rogers
The State IS represented by County
Attorney Beals aud Il. M. Martin.
f. Sample and L. w. DeGeer are at
torneys for the defendant.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1895-05-15

Judge Mckay and the junior ''we'
enjoyed visit TO Jerry Simpsons ranch
six miles east of town, Sunday. Mr..
Simpson and family are comfortably
located in snug 5-room house, with
nothing to care for but the manage
Dlent of the farm, and consequently
free from the busy hum of public life
which has been their lot in the past
four gears. Like many others, Mr..
Simpson has yentured to sow quite a
large acreage of oats and plant consId-
cradle corn. The former has already
succumbed to King Wind and accord
ingly was blown to the skies. The
corn at present Is still there and
looking well with chances favorable
for crop provided We have rain. The
ex-congressman has his ranch quite
well stocked with horses. hogs and
cattle, with plenty of range and water.
He enjoys his old home but echos the
sentiment Of his brethren by saying
that farming is an expensive luxury IN
der present conditions.
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First Published May 8, 1855
sHERIFFs SALE.

cTATE OF KANSAS. COUNTY OF BARRIER "a.
Mary A. Epson. plaintiff.
ye.
Dexter e. Book, the johnson Larirnar n,
Goods Company Of Sedgwick COUNTY Ke2s
sas, Long brothers and Company the Ffrst
National Bank Of Medicine Lodge. a cornor-
atom, and the American Investment Com
pany. defendants. Soin-
by virtue OF an order of sale issued out of IN.
cierk once Of the district court, sittfne N
apo Ior SAID Barber county. Kansas. IN the
will on ecSoo'
Saturday. the sth day of June. 1sas.
az O'Clock In the afternoon of said dav
At the front door OF the Courthouse in s1ff
county ,oner for sale at public auction and Sell
wffnout appraisemenf, to the hirbe@f
and best bidder for cash In hand TO setisfy
SAID order OF sale all the right, tfte and inter-
estWnatsoever OF the above named defendants
ana OF All persons claiming under them
IN and TO the following described tract piece
and parcel of land lying and situate in ssid
county OF Barber. to-wft:
Lot numbered four 4, and the southwest
quarter OF the northeast quarter Of section
east quarter of the northeast quarter OF sec
uon six .. In township thirty-one 81, south Of
range eleven Ii.
Together with all and singular the tene-
mente. hereditaments and appJrrtenanccs
thereunto belonging or In any Wise Gppertafn-
ing.
Given under my hand ct my once In the city
OF Medicine Lodge, in said county, this 18th
day Of April. 1885.
g. NJ MARTIN. Attorney for plaintiff.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1895-05-15

Mrs. Macy came in from Wichita
last Friday to dispose of her property
at this place. We understand Mrs.
Nation has purchased it for consider
alton of 1885. Mrs. Macy will leave
for Indiana as soon as the deed is made
aud her other business affairs are at
tended to.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1895-05-15
ORDINANCE NUMBER go.
Relating to the appointment of an official

paper.
Be it ordained by the Mayor and councilmen
OF the city of Medicine Lodge that the Barber
for the term of one year. and that it receive
Tor all legal and other publications 33 1-3 per
cent OF the rate now allowed by law for legal
publications and for job work IS per cent of
the rate now allowed by law for such.
This ordinance shall be in force and take eff
feet from and after it's publication in the Bar
Der County INDEX.
Passed and approved this 9th day of May,
1870 A. L. NOBLE,
T.. g.. Mayor.
Attest: WIN. PALMER, City Clerk.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1895-05-15

Burke Dargan was arrested last
Thursday for violating the city ordi-
nance which prohibits ball playing on
Main street. He was brought before
the police judge and put under his
own recognizance to appear for trial.
City Attorney Martin says the prOsecu-
ting or dropping of the case largely de-
ponds on his behavior in the future.
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Reduced Rates.

The United Society of Christian En-
deavor and the National Young Peo-
ple's Christian Union will hold their
Fourteenth International Convention
at Boston, July 10 to IA, 1895. The
Wabash Railroad has reduced the rate
to one tirst-class fare for the round
trip from all stations to Boston for this
occasion. For maps of route and guide
to Boston write to
G.. S. CRANE,
General Passenger and Ticket Agent.
ST IOnis Mo