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San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-08-14
CITY LOCAL NEWS

The Carl Beck Military band
has closed it's engagement at
Muth's garden, and the remaining
three Of the II (season) concerts
will be given in October or No.
vember in the new Beethoven hall,
for which the season tickets will be
available. 1t
The friends Of Brick Sewer In.
spector W. M. Miller will be glad
to hear OF his recovery from a
severe attack OF fever, etc. Mr.
Miller returned home from Mexico
three weeks ago and had been con
fined to his bed since.
"A large new ice box was put In
heMahncke hotel saloon last night
-Blacksmithing and carriage re-
pairing, Pigotts. corner Main ave
auckland Houston street. lmC
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-08-14
The Texas Farmer Forger.

NEW ORLEANS, Aug. 14.-Sherifi
Jackson, OF San Marcos, Tex, ar
rived in the city Monday morning
with a warrant for the arrest OF the
farmer swindlsr, Luke Porter, who
was arrested here last Friday. Por.
ter by means Of forgery had the
bank at San Marcos to instruct the
Germania bank to pay him $40
He will be taken to Texas this
evening, having signified his inten-
ton Of returning without a requisi'
ton.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-08-14
Trouble Among Colored Folks.

Justice Devine was occupied this
morning in hearing a case styled
A. Mills ct al. against q. ]. Starnes,
suit,for damages for $l9S. The suit
was the outcome of prize contest
at the colored Fourth Of July cele-
bration at Conner's grove. 1t is al.
so claimed that DR.. Starnes has
collected money for the celebration,
amounting to $40, which he still
has in his possession. Owing to
conflicting evidence, the decision
was held over until tomorrow.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-08-14
Sold to Itself.

CHICAGO, Aug. 4.-Under au-
thority Of Federal Judge Showal-
ter, General John McNulta, re-
ceiver of the Distilling and Cattle
Feeding company,sold the property
of that corporation today to the re-
organization committee for $780,
600. The property sold consisted OF
fifteen distillery plants. The only
bid was by the reorganization
committee.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-08-14
cockerton Pleads Innocence.

NEW ORLEANS, La, Aug. A.
A. w. Cockerton, arraigned in
the Criminal District court before
Judge Noise, appeared before
the bar accompanied by J.J. Nc
Can, representing Lionel Adams,
as counsel. The Indictment charg.
ing the forgery Of bonds Of the
State of Louisiana, was read and
Mr.. Cockerton pleaded not guilty
He was thereupon discharged up
on his bonds until further notice.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-08-14
Local Weather Forecast.

aFor Wednesday, fair, nearly sta
tionary temperature. For Thurs.
day, fair, falling temperature dur.
ing night. JAS. A. BARRY, OBJ.
server.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-08-14

Just recei4ed-New crop turnip
seed at Wholesale and retail. S. l.
HUTH & Son, 5N2.506 Market street
San Antonio, Texas. 8 l2-3t
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-08-14
Wanted.

An allI round lively blacksmith
also one wood worker. Appl,
Pigott's Carthage Shop.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-08-14

st. Mary's branch, G. X. OF A,
held regular meeting last night.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-08-14

Violin instructions given, address Joe.
McAllister, 30l s. Alamo st. 716 I'm
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-01-01

ing last, many of the elite of the sur
rounding vicinity and some from ad-
joining villages and the city participat-
ing
Miss Luella Frace is suffering from
a very severe cold, threatening pneu-
monia.
The annual election of officers of the
Free Masons' lodge here was held on
Thursday, at which time an oyster sup
per was also had.
r. Griffin, who has been engaged in
the erection of Mr.. Shoemaker's new
house at Elmhurst, returned here on
Friday last, having contracted very
severe and aggravating cold, which
still continues.
A wood box social will be held at the
home of Samuel Smith on Thursday
evening next for the benefit OF the
Baptist church.
Miss Emma Coon is still upon the sick
list.
The officers of the Epworth league,
Methodist Sunday school, and others,
will assume command on Sunday next.
Several of our townspeople have been
invited to attend the banquet of the
Grand Army of the Republic circle on
Saturday evening next, and will turn
out in full force to meet the full re-
quirements Of an occasion so full of in
terest as this promises to be.
A family gathering will be held at
the home of John w. Rhodes New
Years Day, when new leaves will be
turned and new pledges given which
may be realized.
The Electric Star lodge expect to visit
some of the city lodges in the near tu-
ture. They will also confer the second
degree on Saturday evening next.
Rev. Mr.. Luther, an evangelist OF ma
tional repute, who is now holding meet
ings in Waverly, will commence series
of meetings in this place, presumably
this week and surely not later than
next week. All are earnestly requested
to attend these meetings and hear this
eminent divine
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-01-01
CARBONDALE.

Grace Kilhullen, 2-year-old daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Kilhullen, or
Powderly road, died Saturday afternoon
of membraneous Group. The remains
were inferred in st. Rose cemetery yes
terday afternoon.
Robert Marshell returned yesterday
morning to resume his studies at Key
stone academy after spending his holi-
day vacation at his home in this city.
j. Barry Rowlson, secretary OF the
Mitchell Hose company No. l, was on
Sunday afternoon presented with an
elegant gold headed ebony cane.
Frank Kelly returned to Philadelphia
yesterday to resume mis- studies in the
Philadelphia College of Pharmacy, af-
ter spending a few days with his par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. John Kelly, of South
Church street.
Yesterday afternoon as George j.
Benton was returning from a pleasure
drive the whipple-tree broke and his
team became unmanageable, and broke
loose from the cutter, which they left
behind them in a snow drift in front Of
Cranes store. The team dashed up
Salem avenue and collided with another
team on Church street. There they
were captured and taken by their own
ers, Snyder & Brennan, to the livery.
Fortunately no serious damage was
done.
Mrs. Luther Lee died yesterday morn
ing at her home in Greenfield township,
at the age of 67 years. Deceased has
many relatives in this city. Funeral
arrangements have not as yet been
made.
Miss Minnie Morss, of Scranton, was
the guest of her aunt, Mrs. j. w. Ait
ken, of Garfield avenue, over Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Dickson, of
Scranton, were guests Of Mr.. and Mrs.
w. a. Manville, of North Main street,
over the Sabbath.
| The records in the Office of the board
of health show 249 deaths during the
year 1894 as against 21O in the previous
year.
| J. ID. Purtell will spend New Year's s
with his parents in Deposit, N. Y.
Born-To Mr. and Mrs. c. G.. Ellis, OF
Wyoming street, on Sunday, "A son.
Mrs. S. Kline will spend today in
| Wilkes-Barre as the guest of her sis
ter. Mrs. Burgunder.
| DR.. +. c. Niles returned to his home
In Texas yesterday after spending n
few days with his parents, DR.. and Mrs.
a. Niles, of North Main street.
| The public school will reopen again
| Wednesday morning.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-01-01
FACTORYVILLE.

Lenis Whitmarsh, of Kingston semin-
airy, is passing the holidays with friends
at this place and Susquehanna.
Mrs. James Baker and daughters,
Gertrude and Maud, returned to their
home at Scranton Monday after a
weeks visit with Mrs. Bakers parents
and sister, on Maple street.
Charles Ledyard of Carbondale, and
B. +. Thomas, of Bucknell university,
are visiting friends here. Ruell Cap
well, of Starucca, and Loren Fasset, of
Scottsville, are also in town.
Bromley Smith, Of Wilkes-Barre, Is
the guest of Miss May NJ. Reynolds.
A crowd of our young people went on
a sleighride to Rogers hotel at Mill
City on Friday evening. The evening
passed very pleasantly with dancing
and games.
Miss Rose Johnson, of Lathrop, and
Will West, of Montrose, were the guests
of Miss Mabel Reynolds on Sunday.
Miss Nellie Gardner of Green Ridge,
is the guest of Mrs. Frank Gardner.
reception was given at the Method
ist church last evening in honor Of Pas
tor WILDER, of the Methodist Episcopal
church.
Messrs. Frank and Harry Gardner, OF
Binghamton, N. Y, were the guests of
their parents on Academy street, few
days last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Stark are visiting
| friends at Richmond, Va.
A. c. Caryl and son, ]. D. Caryl
passed few days in New York city last
week.
The Ladies' aid will hold their social
at 23O Wednesday afternoon. Suppe,
will be served from to I. All are wei.
come.
Miss Sadie Clark is visiting relatives
at East Lemon.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-01-01
HONESDALE.

The Red Men danced at the Armory
last night and the large crowd in at
tendance had a merry time as the last
moments of the old year We're speeding
away. The hall was gorgeously decor
ated in bunting and green. Booths
were in the corners at each side of the
entrance and wigwams were pitched in
the lower corners of the hall. Between
the wigwams was the orchestra plat
form. The dance was a success in
every particular
The concert at the NJ. E. church to-
night Is one of such merit that it de-
serves the attention of all lovers of
music. A great deal of pains has been
taken in arranging the programme and
securing the best talent. A rare treat
to those who attend. Admission 80 and
80 cents.
A number of Honesdaleans attended
the Bachelors ball at Scranton last
evening, among whom We're Edwin +.
Forrey, jr., George Weston; +. 4. Whit
ney, Miss Winnie Rose, Miss Antoinette
Ball, Miss Daisy Holmes. the Misses
Stanton and Charles Bentley.
Miss Louise Hardenbergh returned
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-01-01
HALLSTEAD.

Professor John l.. Richards and Miss
Mary r.. Richards, who have been visit
ing their sister, Mrs. DR.. Lamb, have
returned home.
Mrs. Deidtrch, of Hackettstown. N.
J., is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs.
Nj. =. Currier.
Hon. James T. Dubois, of Washing
ton, will be in town about Jan. /.
c. c. Simmons, who has been i'll, is
| out again.
Homer Robinson had the misfortune
to have one of his fingers caught in a
switch and badly bruised.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. II. Adair have gone
to Corfu to visit their parents.
There will be a preparatory lecture at
the Presbyterian church next Saturday
| afternoon at 2 o'clock; communion SER
vice next Sunday.
The Ladies' Aid society of the Pres
| byterlan church will hold social at
| the home of Mrs M. p. Currier on
| Thursday afternoon and evening"
The ladies of the Baptist church will
hold one of their famous suppers at
| the residence of Mrs. Sanford Swartz.
on Thursday afternoon and evening.
The cottage meeting of the Railroad
Young Mems Christian association will
be held at Ben Wrightley's on Thurs
day evening.
Mrs. Mitchell, widow of the late
| Douglass Mitchell, is moving what is
left of her goods after the recent fire
to the Hotel Mitchell. Her husband
| was killed on the Montrose road, it will
be remembered, about two months ago.
The Ladies' Auxiliary of the Railroad
Young Mems Christian association will
hold their annual meeting at the hall
on Wednesday at 3 p. m. A large at
tendance Is desired.
The trustees of the Presbyterian
church have appointed the following
gentlemen: C. A. Vanners, George
Lamb, James Davis, Ira Preston and
f. M. Scotch, as building committee
for the new church edihce.
The skating on the river is excellent
and many are enjoying 1t.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-01-01

an is supported by very strong COM
pany of artists.
w. II. Davies, of Forest City, is WIS.,
itor in town.
Miss Lee, of the Ready Pay store,
spent Sunday at her home in Waymart.
The St. Aloysius society has made
extensive preparations for its social
to be held in Martins hall this evening.
Charles Kenyon, OF Washington, Is
visiting his mother in Blakely.
The entertainment and social given
by the members Of the Young Mems
Christian union last evening was
grand success. The feature of the even
ing was a drama. entitled my Neigh
boris Wife" After the entertainment
a watch meeting was held.
Miss Chattie Timlin, of Taylor, is the
guest of Miss Mary O'Boyle, Of Dun
more street.
Messrs. Eorbs and Early, Of Carbon.
dale, were callers in town Sunday.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-01-01
ELMHURST.

Mrs. Frank Skinner, one of our most
respected ladies, quietly and peacefully
passed away at G o'clock. She was an
exemplary member Of the Methodist
Episcopal church of this place. She
leaves a husband and one son.
Burke Bros. have purchased tract
of land one mile east Of Elmhurst and
have a force of men and teams maxi
ing Improvements.
Homer Lake, who has been in the
employ of the Elmhurst tannery, has
resigned his position and is now em-
ployed by Burke Bros, at Mud Pond.
The pastors of the Indepndent Bap-
tist church have Just closed a two
weeks meeting. Twenty-Five or thirty
conversions have resulted. Seventeen
have been received as candidates for
baptism, and several by experience.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-01-01
PECKVILLE.

Charles Arnold, of Pittsfield. is
visiting his sister, Mrs. S. w. Arnold.
George B. Reed spent Sunday with
his parents at Glenburn.
John T. Williams will return to his
studies at Mansfield State Normal
school next Wednesday.
The Baptist Sunday school elected
the following officers for the coming
year yesterday afternoon: Superin-
tendent, Willie E. Taylor; assistant,
Niles Johnson; secretary, Joseph Will
liams; treasurer, Miss Matte Picker
ing; liberian, Miles Dikeman; assistant
Francis Ham; organist Miss Ethel
Bowen; assistant, Miss Nina Finch.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Cowans left last
Saturday to spend New Years at Wyo-
ming.
A rally or reunion will be held in the
Baptist church tonight. Every member
is expected to be present, and all those
who are interested in the welfare of the
church are cordially invited. No ad-
mission fee will be charged but free
will offering will be taken during the
service Service begins at 1880.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-01-01
news OF This VICINITY
TUNKHANNOCK.


Several of the churches will observe
the week of prayer next week.
The Bullock shoe shop has been
cleared OF its contents to make room for
Carlins meat market, which will be re-
moved thereto.
J. y. Lyman was down from Spring
vile on business yesterday.
Johh Is. Fassett, cashier at the wy
onlng National pank, mas rented Cap
tam II. .. Handrick elegant residence
on East Iloga street, ana hlmself ana
mother VIII remove thereto at once.
Inc oiu furnace removed from the
basement OF 81. refers church VIII De
shippeu 10 Sprlngvlile' where II VIII 90
s',, sersice ior the Episcopallahs Oh tha'
'iiase,
Aieh'e nannatvhe' one OF the oioest
ieeiueiits at 'ose-ahd rlglu 'Demo-
oia'' Wy .he "ay-aVers that the oeci-
1'oii III 'ie iiial.ei VI lhe COUNTY iihe
pe'weeh ousquehanna' wyoming anu
.1"' 'Np"aiiiia uoes injustice 10 Ihe ia.-
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.na' the orlsihai survey LOON 'he
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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-01-01
CLARk'S GREEN.

The change in temperature and the
snow, making good sleighing, enlivens
oui vicinity very much.
Benjamin Mead Is suffering from a
sever attack Of sciatic rheumatism.
The very sudden death of our old
citizen, Elisha Halstead, was a sur
prise to our usually quiet village. On
Saturday morning last, after very
short illness. he passed over to the un-
known world, being at the age Of about
as years He was formerly a resident
of Susquehanna county, but for the last
few years has resided here with his
daughter. Mrs. John Fl. Cook. His
body will be inferred near Lenoxville
today.
A large party was given at the home
of Miss Lydia Perkins on Friday even
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-01-01
Relief in Six Hours.

Distressing Kidney and Bladder dis
eases relieved in six hours by the New
Greta South American Kidney Cure"
This new remedy is great surprise on
account Of its exceeding promptness in
relieving pain in the bladder, kidneys
back and every part of the urinary pas
sages In male or female. 1t relieves re-
tention of water and pain in passing 1t
almost Immediately. II you want quick
relief and cure this is your remedy. Sold
by c. NJ. Harris, Druggist, 125 Penn ave-
nue., Scranton, Pa.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-01-01
PRICEBURG.

The Citizens Coronet band made It's
first appearance in public last Satur-
day evening at the fair.
Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Null
lin. daughter,
John O'Toole, of Duryea, visited his
parents here yesterday.
The st. Thomas church fair will open
this evening and then close until Satur-
day evening. when there will be fine
concert
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-01-01

to Lynchburg, Va, yesterday to resume
her duties as teacher in music at the
Ladies' seminary.
Mrs. L. B. Hardenberg, Mrs. Benz.
Gardner and r. w. Hardenbergh were
at Port Jervis yesterday.
Miss Mida Atkinson, of Hawley, vis-
tied friends here Sunday.
Owing to the illness OF the rector
Rev. John NJ. Lewis. there were no SER
vices in Grace church on Sunday.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-01-01

The OyercrOwded and over
stocked condition of our Coat De.
partment makes it absolutely nee.
essary for us to mark down prices
at once without considering the
losses that must inevitably follow.
We therefore plunge to the bot
tom Immediately by offering such
values as has never before been
shown in this country. The gar
ments are all new, superbly made
and finished in the latest fashion.
able styles.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-01-01
OLYPHANT.

The Irish comedian, John T.. Brennan,
will appear at the New Opera House
in the Irish comedy drama. Tim. the
Tinker" tomorrow evening. Mr.. Bren-
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1895-09-03
pRlEFs FRoM nc WIRE.


Tho Berlin Voorwaerts has been Coil.
fiScatCd owing to anti patriotic utter.
ancBS. The editors will DO prosecuted.
William llartzell. prominent citizon
Of Carlisle, Pa. apOd sixty.ilvo years.
committed suicide by hanging himself.
William Butcher, a negro, was taken
from jail at Hickman, KY, by amob
and hiB head shot OF aud body filed
with bullets.
Tho convention Of tho international
Brotherhood OF Blacksmiths ConyOnns
in ST. Louis to-day. 4 large attend.
auCo OF delegates Is present
Tho National AHucialion nt i.oltOr
Carriers 10 in session at Philadelphia.
Tho pug,mAsler4 Of tho principal ciilo,
Of tho country aud Postmaster General
Wilson ara IN Attendance.
Tho populis,s Of Now jersey yoslcr.
day nominated Wliiilm b, Ella for
glvnrnnt, adopted resolutions reNIllrm.
Ing tho national platform and woman
suffrage aud irdorsine Eugene V. Dahs,
Tho clothing firm OF Henry Woto &
Co., ono oi tho largest Wholesale firms
in the south. maJO an Rssitnmont yes.
iorlRy with estimated Liabilities oi
s!51.Oll. It i, thought tho assets will
equal tho llAbIlIlioL
sxIinilOd Stn'ol Senator j. T. LOWS
dIod Yesterday nt his home In llaffsan.
bug, Va, ngal Hcycnty.'ik ynara llo
had served a4 NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. at
tho state and was prominent isufU III
Virginia during fecOnsItuction days
Tho American schooner John y, Mac
kcn2io arrived Yesterday 81 81 Johno,
\. IL, nnd topuHud meeting tho PCnfY
roIcI rypoillIon At llul1loinbcrg ol
July 10, Tho crow Of the MackouaIc
think tho Eitc VIII lave no difficulty III
reaching Ponfy's headquarters.
Twelve thousand German yutoranH oi
Sew York Bruntlynaud llob0k0n cello.
Dralcd tho hnniyorafy Of the battle Of
Sedan under tUu auspices VI tho Ger
nH yclutans' Unon and tho DCuuchc
Kfloperband, at Homestead Park, lis
nnrCk sont n CnbIO NJ greeting signing
himself your ComtadO."
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1895-09-03
AN AGED HORSE THIEF



Sentenced to the Psnltentiary from Pres.
ton CountI--IIiA Record.
SPECIAL DtpG:th 10 he InttHigtHesr.
KISGwooD, W, Va, Sept, 2.-Petsr
Zimmerman, tho veteran Pennsylvania
horse thief, was sentenced here to-day
to term Of two years in the peniton.
tiNry for stealing horIe in this county.
Zimmerman has remarkable criminal
career. Hs has served over ten terms
in state prisons and forty years OF his
lifs has been spent behind the bars.
Ills only crimes have beon stealing
horses aud II IL his mania, lie says hO
cannot help it.
Zimmerman was released last Satur-
day from the Pennsylvania pouiIent tiary,
after serving three years term for
horSo stealing, and was brought hOrs
upon requisition and to-day confessed
the charge against him and was immo-
dia,eIy sentenced. lie wRs pleased with
his sentence, having feared 1t would be
for five years or more. Zimmerman Is
past seventy yearB OF aGa, and has snow
white bair and beard llo 10 rather
good looking and Strongly resembles
the lniO James Il. Blaine.
lle says he StOle his first horse when
hut twenty.ono years Of age. When a
boy ho used to handle counterfeit
money for cOuRtsrieissr. After tho ar.
rest OF tho Counterieitsr Zimmerman
took his first horse aud thus began his
criminal cOreOr. Zimmerman was born
in WoStmorOlaud county. Pa, was
never married, aud has but few living
relations.