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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-09-14
DUNMORE.

Mrs. Conroy and daughter are guests
of the formers daughter, Mrs Will
lam Redding, of Dudley street.
Mrs. Bevan Capweli, of Lake WinOla,
is spending some time with her daugh-
ter. Mrs. William Packard, of Cherry
street.
Fred Russell has gone TO Forest City,
where he will engage in the photograph
business.
A large number of people from this
place attended a party given by Mrs.
Spencer at her home in Hyde Park last
night.
Silas Smith, who was seriously in
jured by being run over by trip of
cars at No. breaker of the Pennsyl-
vania Coal company, died at his home,
on Apple street. Thursday night. after
only few hours suffering.
Miss Bertha Bloes. of Georgetown, is
visiting her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Bloes. on Fourth street.
a. B. Oliver, of Blakely street, is
away on a business trip.
Misses Lille Wardell and Jennie
Palmer will spend Sunday with friends
in Nicholson.
John Vert Is spending a few days
with friends at Forest City.
Services in the Presbyterian church
tomorrow as follows: Preaching at
1850 and 80 Sunday school at ~:
JUROR Endeavor at 4: sermon at $50.
A large number Of the young people
of this place surprised Miss Jennie
Wctneriil at the home of her sister,
Miss Lizzie on Fast Drinker street. last
night. Games were INDUCED I'm and
refreshments served. after which they
departed for their homes. all well sat
isied with their evenings enjoyment
Mrs. Singer and Mrs. Morrison.
with their daughters. are the guests of
Mr. and Mrs. James Hallock.
Mrs. Toman and Mrs. Penrose. of
.Iermyn, are the guests of Mrs. John
keast, on Brook street
Mrs. i. II. Bell. Of Nicholson. was
the guest of Miss Jennie Russell. of
North i'lakely street, yesterday.
Fred NiCkerson has been quite III at
his home, on Swartz street
The usual services will bc observed in
the Dudley Street Baptist church to-
morrow with the exception Of the even
ing services. which will be omitted to
give the members chance to hear the
farewell sermon Of Rev. w. G.. Part
ridge
George Norman has returned to
school TO resume his medical studies.
j. G. Bone &, Son sell flower Jars.
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ization of the board of trade building
company that has already begun work
and promises to have ANEW home for
the board in another year. The test
of acetyene gas has been so satisfac-
tory that ii is beyond doubt that q
plant will be located in Scranton before
another year.
Upon invitation of Secretary Ather-
ton, Captain &. J. Hubbell who has
invented n primary electric battery,
will be present Monday night and give
an exhibition OF his apparatus. 1t is
a simple arrangement and genera tes
light, heat and power. IT can be made
as small as a cigar box. and is capable
of operating sewing machines, giving
liGht ana throwing heat. II can also
be as readily manufactured in a large
pattern and applied to operate ma
chinery.
Captain Huhhell has been in the city
for some time; his residence Is in New
York. The invention was given a trial
in ottawa, Canada, last May and
proved hlghly satisfactory. He will
exhibit the wonders of his invention be-
fore the members Of the board and will
have a battery to work sewing ma
chine and another to give light The
ties. will be made about . O'Clock, after
the meeting.
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NEXT YEARS WHEELS.
EicyclcmaSers say That sizes and Frames
viii lie Much the Same.

Bicycle riders are much interested in
1896 styles. The question of the time
is this: WIN the up-to-d2te machine
be 50 much different from the 1N95
kind that 1t will be disgraceful tn be
seen riding a last years mount in the
boulevards? This anxiety of the slim
purse rider comes from the feeling Of
disdain which new riders entertain for
veterans on their odd war horses"
IL is much the same feeling that the
woman with a new Easter bonnet en-
tertains for the woman who clings 20
the winter style.
To relieve this anxiety of the bi-
cyclist comes the maker with assur-
anceS that the new machine will ditisr
but little from the style of 1895. one
ard all. they promise that no radical
changes are To he intruduccd-noth-
ing So radical as Il reduction Of the
size of wheels or a rcVcrSion 10 the old
drop frame. In general the differ
cnceS will he SO slight that an ingcn-
ious man with pot of enamel and
some polishing powder will be able To
make his old wheel pass for new.
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CoNSTABLES' FEE BILL
County Commissioners Nill Not Rec
Oanizc Ncw One for the Present.
BELIEVE THAT IT Is ILLEGAL
Win So Contend Unti, There Is a Decision
from the Supreme Court Officially
and Finally Deciding the
Matter in Some Way.

Chief Clerk Charles +. Wagner, OF
the county commissioners oliicr, gave
out a statement yesterday concerning
the attitude of the commissioners ON
the question of paying constablcs un-
der the new fee lin. II Is a subject
that Is of vital Importance to the tax
payers of the county.
Irntil The lewisla turc of 1898 met ana
since 1868 the constablcs, Justices "t tle
peace. on aldermen, excepting III the
counties of Allegheny, Butler, beia-
ware, PHILADELPHIA, NercnGo and Wash
ington, had bCcI paid certain fees Tor
certain functions performed, The leg,
islaturc of 1893 revised the fc" b'il ANA
Increased the cmolumcnts, particularly
of the constable. Where. under the
act Of 1858 his hi"hnosS got 10 GEMS
and G cents a mile for serving sub
ppcna on n Witness The new fee bill
Increases the former to 20 cents and
mileage to 10 cents.
Where n constable went ont scrViN"
suhnocnas on Witnesses to attend TIE
grand fury session 9Ud went out a%o IN
TO subpocna them for quarter sessions
court Il win readily he seen that the
cxpcrsc would he enormous, and es-
pcclHlly when 2 case might be con-
tinued for three or moro terms. as some
cases frequently are before they come
to trial.
Cyc,onctcr- rcr Corstrh'es.
Mr. Wagner ala rot say so directly,
hut his rcmar'5s We're opcn To the m
terprctatlnn that constahles sometimes
"rinr in" witnesses ana charge mp
mllea"a. lie suggested that the con-
stable might be Cuuippod with n cyclo-
meter such as aro on bicycles to denote
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CHANGE OF LOCATION.
Kindergarten Transferred to Penn Ave.
nnc aud Mulberry street

The kindergarten which was last
year located on Washington avenue,
has been transferred To Il large ana
beautiful room, corner of Mulberry
street and Penn avenue, with the en-
trance on Mulberry street. The kinder
Eartcn VIII be opened on Wednesday
morning next n ? o'clock.
The training school viii he opened at
the same place on Monday afternoon
next at > o'colck. Applications for ad-
mission tO the kindergarten are more
numerous than ever before, indicating
the growing appreciation of the adj
vantagcs of this system for children.
This Is not to be wondered at when we
consider that there are 5000 children Of
kindergarten age In the city. Two hun
dred and fifty can bc accommodated in
all the kindergartens that are now open.
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NORTH END.

Mr. and Mrs. Richard Pierce. of
Wayne avenue. are rejoicing over the
arrival of a daughter
In the North Main Avenue BAPTIST
! church tomorrow morning Rev. w. G..
watkins will preach from the subject,
safe, Though Shipwrccked" The
| evening service will begin at O'Clock,
and will be a Joint meeting of the
| church and the Christian Endeavor So
ciety. in order that all who wish may
| afterward attend the farewell meet
| ing of Rev. W. q. Partridge at the
| Penn Avenue baptist church of Scran-
| ton.
| The funeral of Mrs. David Griffith, Of
| William street. took place yesterday
and was largely attended. Interment
| was made in the Washburn Street
| cemetery.
| Some very exciting and interesting
| lawn tennis games have been played on
| the Characterization tennis
| court at Rockwell place. during the
last few days And 1t Is expected that
some intensely exciting games will take
| place today.
Mr.. and Mrs r. J. Detwier Of Church
| avenue. viii leave today for Washing
ton. D. c., to visit relatives.
Mrs. r. A Reynolds, Of North Main
| avenue. er.crtajn jned her Sunday school
| 'IuSS vi tUP f'TDNluPUpp .l'fpSny1prl1n
| church at her home last evening. Those
| present We're: Miss Susie Fisher. Miss
| Maggie Fckerley Miss Anna Luke,
Miss Flora Swartz. Miss Ora Snyder.
| Miss Mile Van Bergen. Miss Carrie
Van Bergen Miss Grace Ransom Miss
Mary Harrison, Miss Katie Hill and
Miss Jnez Zimmerman. The evening
| was pleasantly spent and at a late
hour some excellent refreshments were
served by the generous host. Nre,
| REYNOLDS has one of the most faithful
end largest Sunday schools In the
| Providence Presbyterian church.
In the Providence Presbvterian
church Tomorrow morning Rev. George
\ n. Guild will nreacb on the subject.
~ Miracle ard Its Lessons" In the
evening he will rive nm address on the
subject. 'Some Sacrdn Places in FIJI
| rome" visited this past summer by the
| American Pilrrim party. The seats
| of the church are fred
| Miss Anna Luke. NJ Deacon street,
has sufficiently recovered from her
late Illness to be out again.
l
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REFERRED TO A JURY.
Case Turns ON Questions
of Fact.

In equity court yesterday the case Of
John W. Fowler against VI. o. Web
ster was taken mp for consideration.
There is n dispute between the men
concerning quarry on the west noun
tain. Fowler alleges that they We're
joint owners in it and asks Webster.
who sold it to third party, to give an
account of the sale
Webster denies that Fowler had an
interest In the quarry. After a portion
of the case had been heard Judge
Archibald decided that it would turn
on questions of fact rather than on
law, and suggested to the attorneys
that 1T be placed on the list for trial be-
fore a jury.
This suggestion was adopted and the
matter will come up at the November
term of common pleas court.
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COMMON PLEAS COURT.
Three Weeks Term Win Begin on
Monday.

Monday a three weeks term of COM
mon pleas court will begin. There are
los cases on the list and it is expected
that large number of them viii be
passed upon in some way before the
term Is over. Judge Edwards is sched-
uled to preside the coming week, but as
he is in Europe his place will be filled
by judge Archibald.
Judge II. w. Searle, of Montrose, will
assist the local judges during the first
week, Judge \. Morrison, of Smeth-
port, Mexican county, during the sec
ond. and Judge John Lynch, of Wilkes
Barre, during the third.
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DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION.
Committee will he Called Together Next
WccI, to Select II Date.

The Democratic county committee
will be called together by Chairman
John r.. Roche next week. possibly on
Tuesday night, to select a date for
holding the county convention of the
party.
1t is probable that the convention
will be held on Oct. |, as it IS necessary
to hold it twenty-eight days before the
election, according to the provisions of
the Baker ballot law.
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AN ABUNDANCE OF WORK.
-Four Hundred and Siyty.Nne transcripts
Received for Grand Jury to Act l'pOn.

Up to date 469 transcripts have been
received by the clerk of the courts for
action by the grand jury. This is the
largest number in the history Of the
county.
1t is probable that the grand jury
will be in session the greater part of
next week.
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MIR. HUBBELL'S PATENT.

Primary Electric Battery Which Many
Great Things Are Claimed For.
\ meeting of the Scranton board Of
trade will he held Monday evening and
it will be the first since June. 1t will
be an important one, many things hav-
ing occurred during the summer vaca-
ton that viii receive the consideration
of the members. Secretary d. a.
Atherton has been very busy all along.
One of the things done is the organ
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-09-14

THAT TIRED FEELING should be
overcome at once or It may end most Sc
riously. Take Hoods Sareaparlla now
and prevent sickness ard suffering later
In the season.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-09-14
"IIow 10 Cure All skin D,scocs. ;.

Simply apply "Swayne's Ointment" ;"
No Internal medicine required. Cures tet-
ter, eczema. itch, all erupt.ons on the face,
hands. nose. etc, leaving the skin clear,
white and healthy. Its great healing and
curative powers are possessed by no other
remedy Ask your druggist for Swayne's 8
O.ntmsnt. 80
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Shorter ParaCra phs.


The Quarterly conference of the Cedar
Avenue Methodist Episcopal church
was held last night. Presiding Elder
J. G. Eckman was chairman. The re-
ports of the board Of trustees and
church officers showed the congrega-
tion to be In nourishing condition.
Rev. Father O'Callahan preached the
sermon of the mission at ST. Johns
church last night. The woman's mis-
sion will terminate with a sermon at
3 O'Clock tomorrow afternoon by Father
Cullen. The mems mission will begin
in the evening.
Owen Walsh, Of Cedar avenue. In the
Twentieth ward, was struck on the
head by bar of pig iron at the South
Steel mill yesterday morning and his
head was severely cut. The bar fell
on him from the floor above. DR.. ]. A.
Manley put several stitches in the
scalp
The funeral Of the late Fred Pyle,
of Alder street, took place yesterday
afternoon. 1t was large one. Inter-
ment was made In Pittston Avenue
cemetery.
Mr.. and Mrs s. s. spruks, of Pitts
ton avenue, have returned from a visit
with friends In Honesdale.
Fred w. JONES' of Pittston avenue,
i home from short stay In Wilkes
Barre.
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Arthur II. Morse, of the West Side, has
decided. at the solicitation of some of our
prominent musicians. to open n mandolin
studio. Mr.. Morse IL well known through
out the valley and "A very expert performer
on the mandolin. HIS studio will be
opened Monday at ili Spruce street. room
No 10. -
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-09-14

HOODS PILLS are the best family
cathartic and liver medicine. Harmless,
reliable, sure
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-09-14

MANSFIELD .5TATE NORTIAL SCItUOL.
Intellectual and practical training for
teachers. Three courses of study besides
preparatory. Special attention given TO
preparation for college. Students ad-
mltted to best colleges on certificate.
Thirty graduates pursuing further studies
last year. Great advantages for special
studies In art and music. Model school OF
three hundred pupils Corps Of sixteen
teachers. Beautiful grounds. Magnificent
buildings. Large grounds for athletics.
Elevator md infirmary with attendant
nurse. Fine gymnasium. Everything
furnished at an average cost to normal
students of $fi3 % year. Fall term, Aug.
Is. Winter term, Dec. 2. Spring term,
March 10. Students admitted to classes at
any time For catalogue, containing full
information, apply to
s. II. ALBRO. Principal,
Mansfield, Pa.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-09-14
Ladies' md Gentlemen.

For the latest styles and lowest prices
in fine shoes try the Commonwealth shoe
store, Washington avenue.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-09-14

Buy tho Weber.
and get the best. At Guernsey Bros. =
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-09-14
Death Of William Iavci'c.

In the unexpected death Of William
Iavelle. who breathed his last at the
home Of his mother Mrs. Bridget W.
street at 3 o'clock yesterday morning,
young man, 30 years old, passed out
of life who possessed character of the
strictest Integrity and a disposition
that carried with ii sunshine wherever
he went. For several years past he
had been clerk In a wholesale store in
Wilkes-Barre, and lived there. Three
weeks ago he took sick. and battled for
a week before he admitted that he
should have medical attendance. He
came home. and, surrounded by his
mother and sisters, was given the best
Of care and .reated by the most skill
full physicians. He bore up till the
last. and until only a short time be-
fore his death was his condition alarm
irg. He was a member Of the ST.
NlOysius Total Abstinence Benevolent
society. of Wilkes-Barre. His mother
his brothers, Rev. Patrick T.. Lavelle.
who has been Invested with the order
= Of deacon and will be ordained to the
priesthood at Christmas and Martin.
and his sisters, Miss Margaret, Of
Wilkes-Bar and Miss Katie. teacher
at No. 10 school are left to mourn
him. The funeral will be held Monday
morning at . o'clock. with a mass of
requiem at St Johns church Inter
ment will be made in Dunmore Catho-
lie cemetery
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NEWS OF THE SOUTH SIDE.
Reorganization OF the roard OF Trade.
Death OF William Laycllc. of Cedar Ave.
nuc-Owcn Walsh Injured d-0thcr News.

The South Side board of trade met
last evening at Storr's hall. on Alder
street. 1t was the first session since
June and was we'll attended, showing
that a new spirit has been infused and
that active work may be expected in
future meetings. John Scheuer. jr.,
presided \ vote was taken on the
nominations of officers and resulted in
the election of the following:
President C. G.. Roland: vice presi-
dent. Henry J. Spruks; secretary. NJ.
]. O'Toole: treasurer, Michael Miller.
Mr.. Scheuer, who has acted in the
capacity of president for the past two
years, did much for the advancement
OF the board, and in Mr.. Boland his
successor. there Is every assurance that
the good work will be Continued.
There is expected definite answer
from the proprietor of the Honesdale
Elevator and Iron works, who is anx-
ious 20 remove 20 the South Side. The
matter will be taken up at the next
meeting. The officers will be installed
and a plan mapped out to benefit the
South Side in many ways.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-09-14

Triple Blend Java md Mocha. 31c.
Best coffee In America. "a @. Cour
sen.
The Portland daily press., 1895-05-21
CHILDREN's AID SOCIETY.
What it is Proposed to Do for Needy Little
Ones of Maine.
To the Editor of the PRESS;

To the Editor of the PRESS:
People at a distance, and those unfa-
miliar with the work which the Chill
dren's Aid Society of Maine was orga-
nized to undertake, should know that
money is being collected to purchase a
home and open it for the reception of
needy girls, ,as soon as possible
Tue charter of the Children's Aid So
ciety was obtained from the legislature
in 1898, and the society was organized
at Belfast on the 10th of April follow
ing. Among the officers are such we'll
known men as Judge Symonds of Port
land, Judge Whitehouse of Augusta and
DR.. John G.. Brooks of Belfast. This is
exclusively girls home. and the first
home of the kind in Maine, and is open
to deserving girls from any part of the
state from 8 to Is years of age. Hence
this appeal for money. furniture or cloth
ing is sent to all parts of Maine, believ-
| ing there are numei GUS benevolent men
and women within our borders who
would like to aid wok of this kind.
| At this time something over $500 has
| been raised, largely in Belfast. In ad-
di5ion the last legislature appropriated
$4,000. Tine committee has decided on a
very desirable location, and it is neces-
sary that work should begin at once.
| 1t is not the purpose of the managers
| to build up a great institution, but to
pro vide place where girls may be in.
structed in the amenities of a we'll or
dered home and SO fitted to be received
| into permanent. homes when such shall
| be found for them.
All persons who have had experience
| in this work know that children taken
from the poorest aud most degraded
classes are not people subject for adon.
tion into country or city homes until
some humanizina and eIevating infiu-
ences have been brought to bear upon
| them.
| This is just what the Childrens, Aid
| Society OF Maine proposes to do. The
| children age clamoring for admittance
to such home, Only money is Jacking
How long must we wait before We
can give shelter and home comforts
to these little ones, Win some rich
man or woman be found to send a sub
stantial sum that will assist in making
beginning without delays. Contribn.
tiOns may be sent to Ashley, treasurer,
The Portland daily press., 1895-05-21
Berlin, N, lei.

The dedication of the new Clement
Opera House took place Thursday even
ing, a grand ball being given by the Ber.
lin Fire Department. The grand march
was led by Hon. Robert N. Chamber
lin and wife. in which one hundred and
fifteen couples participated. The music
was by Howard's ladies orchestra, OF
Boston, and was pronounced first class.
The violin solo 18th Air Varie," DE
Beriot's so artistically rendered by Miss
Fannie A. Conant being one of the most
enjoyable numbers. The Opera House
is one of the bert in the state and Berlin
is justified in feeling prowd of it.
j. Howard and Charles S. Clarke en-
joyed days trout fishing in Dummer
brooks, Friday.
Miss Alberta Willard is enjoying q
months vacation at her parents home
in Stratford, NH.
William Carruthers, of Portland, was
in town Friday, returning home Satur-
day, accompanied by his sister, Miss
Lizzie Carruthers, who has for several
weeks been visit ng her brother, Rev. J.
B. Carruthers.
John D. Larry has been in Portland a
few days the past week on business.
The Portland daily press., 1895-05-21

EOR SALE-At South Paris. Oxford county,
Maine, AT miles from Portland, ON line of G.
I. r. three trains daily. the 21a story Queen
Anne dwelling house. known as the Shurtleff
residence. Lot contains about Az acres:
acre in lawn.21a acres in field and shrubbery,
acre in forest trees consisting of about 90 large
Pines and few Naples. The.residenoe stands
on plateau about 90 feet above the surround
ing country; it was built and finished In a stl-
perior manner under the supervision of F. Fl.
Fassett, architect. The main building is 40x38
and contains rooms on first floor, with ample
closets for China, silver and linen. Also, large
pantry Six chambers or second floor. Hall
ways 10 feet wide. Stair case and lower hall
finished in solid cherry. Steam heat bath room
and water closets. Fire places in parlor, sitting
room. dining room and chamber. House piped
for gas, cemented cellar, large copper tank in
attic. Water service from Lake Norway. ia
dence. Piazza feet wide on all sides of the
house. Building faces the south. Drainage
and sanitary condition perfect The Lite An
droscoggin River runs through the village, at.
fording fine opportunities for canoeing and boat
ing. Lake Norway abounds In black bass. Four
churches in near vicinity, Congregational1st,
Universalist, Baptist and Methodist. The new
county buildings are located here. The drives
around about cannot be surpassed. ANY one
having predlsposition to throat or lung troubles.
and unable to endure the bracing dampness OF
salt atmosphere, would find this high and dry
altitude very beneficial TO them. There are eX-
cellent markets near at hand for meats, fresh
fish and vegetables. An abundance of pure
milk and sweet cream can be had at all times.
This property will be disposed of at a low price.
For further particulars apply to BENJAMIN
F. HARRIS, No. l Boyd Block, 1761a Middle,
cor. Exchange street. Portland. ap1dff