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Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1896-02-05
How Grant Got a Customer.

Capt. U. S. Grant used to drive thro
southern Wisconsin, selling leather. A
young German opened a shop at Ian
caster. Grant called upon tho German.
After trying again and again in vain
to make the young man understand, he
asked a friend 10 direct him to som one
who could talk German, A Mrs. Cox
was named. Capt. Grant, reinforced
by Mrs. Cox, renewed the attack on
the young German and made a good
customer. That is the way Grant
fought it out on the Lancaster line.
Mrs. Cox is still living, and delights in
talking about the time when she was
Gen. Grants INTERPRETERS Chicago
Times Herald.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1896-02-05
An Experience Meeting.

u am here, gentlemen" explained
the pickpocket to his fellow prisoners,
las the result of a moment of abstrac.
tlon." And j." said the incendiary,
because of an unfortunate habit of
making light of things" "And II
chimed in a forger, ION accoun of a
simple desire to make a name for my
SELF" And l." added the burglar,
Through nothing but taking advan
tage OF an opening which offered in
a large mercantile establishment in
town." But here the warden separated
them.-Tit Bits.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1896-02-05

Norway is the best telephone country
in the world, in spite of the fact that
70 per cent of the area is uncultivatable,
and another "a per cent is forest. 1t
has one exchange for every 1912 in
habitants and n telephone to each 40
inhabitants-eight and one half times
the number in this country.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1896-02-05
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Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1896-02-05

Now, Professor, +" said the ambitious
young man, you have tried my voice;
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Tit Bits.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1896-02-05
Hoods is Wonderful.

No less than wonderful are the cures
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even after other preparations and
physicians's prescriptions have failed.
The reason, however, Is simple. When
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Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1896-02-05

The Medical Society of Berne, Swift.
erland, advises the passing of a law
prohibiting the publication of accounts
of suicides, on the ground that the
reading of such accounts suggests sui
eide to certain people.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1896-02-05

The halcyon alluded to by the poets
is the bird called the kingisher. 1t is
believed by the ancients, that while
the female brooded over the eggs, the
sea and weather remained calm and
unrufied; hence arose the expression
of ~halcyon days,
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1896-02-05

A sure way for Spain to force the
United States to recognize, not merely
the belligerency of the Cuban rebels,
but the complete independence of the
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COLUMN,
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sponsive readings on the different de-
partments of work. Fourth Thursday,
mothers meeting. The public are cor.
daily invited toattend any CT these
meetings.
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Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1896-02-05
IN THE WINTER

1t is still needed for curing Colds, Grip,
Catarrh, rheumatism, and the ills that
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Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1896-02-05
IN THE SUMMER

Itovercomes the relaxation and debility
caused by hot weather and corrects
bowel troubles that are so prevalent
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Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1896-02-05
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I'm THE FALL

When malaria "rides on every passing
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the unfailing cure of troubles result
ing from that cause
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-05-12
J-II NJ,

| The Signatu ture to a contract by which
the borough of Jermyr is now in pos
session of site for the proposed arr =
sian well has at last been secured and
| the long waiting which seemed unnec-
! .ssary to those who did not understand
! the proceedings is at an end. The
| contract calls for one acre OF land. and
| should more be needed can he bought
| al a reasonable figure. This puts the
/ committee III IA position to advertise
at once for bids and action win be
commenced Immediately.
| The Choral union will give q grand
| concert and entertainment in the Meth
! oList Episcopal church on Friday eve
ming, May % The committee have
been hard at work and will present
| their programme for publication in a
few days.
| NJ. j. Erik, whose hardware store
and house furnishings We're burned at
the recent fire, has received n settle
ment from the Phoenix Insurance com
pany. Mr. Erik is moving his undam-
aged stock into the rooms next door.
where he will reopen i'm few days.
| A basket social and entertainment
will he held in Enterprise hall on Me
mortal Day hy the Grand Army of the
| Republic and the Sons of Veterans.
Ladies hringin,s baskets will he admit
ted FREE. AID will he given a ticket.
which ike all others. will be good for
IL chance on the door prize. The organ
| izatiOrs decided to take the same route
as usual in :heir parade.
| Th" members Of the McthodiSt Epis
copal Sunday school have decided to
carpet he rooms in which they meet
| and also procure eases in which each
| class may keep its papers singing,
! bu Ks. etc. At Il meeting held Sunday
| afternoon. IL was decided that each
class shall share IN paying for the de-
| SIRED improvements.
The amatgamatOn Of Crystal Fire
company and The Trmnerance band is
now deemed a sure tang. The pro-
| crCdinGs thus far have been very sat
| isfacturY and AT an early date the pro-
| posed formation is expected to take
| place.
| Earl Lee. Fred stephens, James Al
! Ian. win Graves. George Merritt, Ed
| win Mellow, George Tennis and Frank
| GILES enjoyed Il ride on their bicycles
to Forest Citv and Crystal Lake Sun
Gay.
Fierce forest fires are burning over
the tract of land used by Jermynites
as blackberry grounds. The hills in the
vicinity of the Powder mills are Il burn
| ing m1sc 90 flames.
university. visited his parents in this
| place yesterday
| The tpw1rth league of the Methodist
| Episcopal church will give Il social and
entertainment in the church on Friday
| evening.
| W. l.. Houghton contemplates TAX
| ing trip to England in a month or so.
The examination of the teachers of
the Jermvn high school will be held
| on Saturday, June u.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-05-12
EECkVlLCE,

Mrs. William Allen, of Hickory street,
who had very critical operation per-
formed two weeks ago, is able to be
out doors again.
The infant child of Mr.. and Mrs.
Arthur Demmng fell of the stoop last
Sunday and broke its left arm.
Charles Cooper, inside driver boy at
the Grassy Island Delaware and Hud-
son mines, was seriously hurt yesterday
by being kicked in the head by mule.
Mrs. John James. of Wilkes Barre.
visited Mrs. Kendall last Friday.
Lieutenant James G. Stevens post.
Grand Army of the Republic. will at
tend divine services at the Methodist
Episcopal church Sunday evening May
a. and listen to sermon by the pastor,
Rcv. $. c. Simpkins.
The omen ears on the street car road
made their first appearance for the sea-
son here on Sunday.
Mrs. Il. II. Ritter who has been very
sick of scarlet fever, has nearly recov-
cred.
Charles Keller. of Main street, is
adjoining his home with an elegant new
porch
The Delaware hotel. owned and occu-
pied by Mrs. Jane Him, opposite the
Delaware and Hudson depot at Jcssup.
ctuSHt IRE ull
> o'clock. The Winton Hose company
was soon on the ground and got a
stream of water on the building. Sew
eral other buildings close by We're in
danger and an alarm was sent in for
the Wilson Hose company of Peckville.
who quickly responded and saved the
adjoining buildings. Part of the furni-
ture was saved but the building is dam
aged beyond repair. The cause of the
fire is unknown. The building and fur
niture We're partly covered by insur-
ance. The Wilson Hose company had
their hose cut in two by Delaware
and Hudson train that passed as the
hose was on the track.
Theodore V. Grambs. of Scranton. was
the cues. of Miss Edith j. HOPPER on
Sunday.
The wheelmen of the town met Sat
urday night in the rooms to organize q
bicycle club and effected temporary
organization The boys have made
plans for a club that will be a great
benefit to the members and no doubt
they will push it right along. They
have rooms in the Grand Army Repub-
lie building and will III them up with a
complete bath ROOM reading and a
wheel room with gymnasium appli-
ances. They will present the "D"cs-
treek Skulc" the latter part of this
MONTH as the members of the society
have kindly donated their services, and
the profits from this will enable them
TO ft un the rooms. All the members
will not ride wheels many who do not
ride will join to have the privileges of
the rooms The temporary officers are
William Walker, chairman; John l..
Gard. secretary. They will meet We'd
nesday evening, the 18th. to effect per-
manent organization and will also make
arrangements to attend the meeting of
the Anthracite Cinder Path association
at Mahon hall. Olyphant. on Thursday
night next.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-05-12
FIRES STILL RAGING.
The Rain Yesterday No, Heavy Enough
to Oucuch Them.

The forest fires above the city are sun
raging fiercciy, the strong wind OF the
last few days tanning them and scat
tering them in all directions. II was
thought yesterday that there would De
a heavy rain which would quench the
flames. but the light showers we had
only served to shoulder them for
awhile. 1t did some good, however, as
IL gave the men who are fighting tHc
blaze an opportunity to get it some
what under control, so that there VIII
now be no danger from il,
During the time the fire has been
burning it has caused large loss. on
Saturday night it burst out with great
fury near the NorthcWst, ard a hard
fight was had to save that Coiliery. Thc
breaker was saved, but u large pill Of
mine props. ties and other lumber be-
longing to the company caught ana was
soon a mass of ilamos. The loss of this
lumber viii be 5000 ont of the COM
pary,
Frank HollenbecE will also be a
heavy loser from the ire. lie had a
large force fighting the flames. but
they could DO little against the fiery
element. Acid wood to the value of
$1,000 was burned,
The beautiful Streach Of woods along
the Delaware and Hudson gravity be-
low the horseshoe, was damaged bad
ly. For some time ii was feared that
the huge Culm pile would he ignited
Saturday night, from the horseshoe,
the scene was glorious. Miles of tor
"st were ahla2c. the flames shooting ~
to the height of four feet in some places.
The fierce wind caused large flames to
shoot up into the air and as suddenly
dic away. II is now hoped that some
control may he had over the blaze, and
unless 1t is soon done an immense loss
will be- sustained.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-05-12
TAYLOR.

John Conley. of Taylor street, left
yesterday morning for Altoona where
he will remain for the week represent
ing Taylor Castle, No. 267. knights of
the Golden Eagle, at the grand castle
session.
A large number of the members of
the Junior Order United American Me-
chanics will go to Hawley this evening
to attend the institution of a new cOun-
ell.
Rev. j. VI. Lloyd preached an English
sermon last Sunday evening at the
Welsh Baptist church on THE Unpar-
donable Sim
The board of trade has given the
leaders of the Union band. Taylor band
and Anthracite Glee club the use Of the
band stand for concerts. There will be
a concert this week by one of these
organizations.
a bicycle club has been organized at
Rendham with the following officers:
President. Harry Hines; secretary, r.
Willis Reese: treasurer, Peter Lally:
captain. John Ayres, jr. The club has
enrolled twenty members, among them
being George Is. Jermyn. Hon. Frank
Coyne. editor of the Sentinel Professor
J. n. Foley, FrarS Iecker and John
Richards. The club Y i'll take ita first
run on Me no, ial Day to Port JerN is,
\. Y.
Richard Williams and family. of
Providence, spent Sunday at the home
of John r. Price, on Ridge street
Misses Maggie Davis and Lizzie
James have just returned from a two
weeks stay at Lake Winola.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-05-12
ThROOR.

The Hose company No. We're around
testing the fire plugs they report o
poor force of water. The borough paid
$500 water rent for plugs last year.
we think the least the Water company
could do would be to give the borough
water force for plugs for the use of the
streets
The borough council will meet i'm reg
ular session on Wednesday evening
next at 40.
At special meeting held one week
ago Thomas McHale sent in bill to
the borough for HO0 He claims his
property was damaged that much by
the bursting of the water main.
Miss Lizzie Powell. of Providence. was
visiting Mrs. Hatfield ON Sunday.
Joseph j. Williams is improving his
house by adding IL new coat of paint.
The borough of Throop Is having
quite Il building boom. Nj. J. Morgan
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-05-12
ANOC 81

At regular meeting of the st. Alloy
sius society. held on Sunday afternoon.
the following officers were elected:
President. Edward Reilley; vice-presi-
dent, James Lavan: recording secre-
tary, James Ward; financial secretary,
William Doran: treasurer. Thomas Bre-
hony; arms, James Thomas:
marshal. John l.oughney, steWards,
James Farley. William Doherty. John
Flannery. John Buckley and Anthony
Healey were elected delegates to the
Scranton Diocesan convention. to be
held at Freeland May p and -. 1896.
Mrs. William Bell. of Jermyn. re-
turned home yesterday after a weeks
visit with friends in town.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elias Harris and Mr..
and Ms. Ira Dewitt. of Wyoming,
spent Sunday at the residence of G. n.
Harris. of Main street.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Welter and
family and Mrs. Charles Ferguson, of
Lincoln Hill. and Mr.. and Mrs. Neal
Ferguson and family. of Dunmore, left
yesterday for Delta, Colo, where they
will join Frank Sanders, brother-in
law of Mr.. Welter, who left here some
years ago and has amassed q large for
tune in mining and speculation.
1t has finally been decided that a
ity to operate the road between this
place and Pittston. The exact location
is not yet known, but will be erected as
soon as convenient quarters can be OBJ
tanned. The Pittston company will
furnish the power.
Rev. j. Jones and Il. Clark are at
tending the Primitive Methodist con-
Vention at Shamokin this week.
Joseph Jennings, brother of Hugh
Jennings, graduated in medicine at the
Jefferson Medical college at Philadel-
phia yesterday. Mr.. Jennings gradu-
ated in chemistry at the same institu-
tion few years ago. 1t is not yet
known where he will practice.
Mrs. j. Philbin and Mrs. II. Boland,
of Scranton. spent Sunday at the Glib
bOns residence.
y. p. Curran and DR.. Saltry, of Scran-
ton. spent Sunday at the Curran resi-
dence.
Mrs. j. +. Connolly. of Dunmore. was
caller in town yesterday.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-05-12
MONTROS Sc.

Recently the MOntrOse band gave an
open air concert, occupying the veran-
da of the Montrose house. Never be-
fore in the history of our town have
we had more proficient aggregation
of musicians. The leader. Professor
O. L. Cook has in his band a. L. Upte-
grove. formerly with Bauer's band of
Scranton; j. L. Harrington. II. Mack.
Bert Decker. j. Stoddard. c. f.. Tobil,
y. Leonard and Laverne Frink.
Arthur ID. Titman's Hambeitonian
was hitched in the alley beside his
large furniture store yesterday. Just
beside ii was Il lounge or settee whose
padded interior was an unknown quail
ity to his bloCded stecd but for a short
time. Arthur soon discovered that the
lounge looked as If an entire equine
paradox had heen al. it: the velvet
cover was ripped up the back and Hosi-
nante was munching the ''stufiln' tn
his hearts content. Pretty expensive
naiicd hay Art?
commencement always means much
in i'ontrose, the interest taken in the
closing exercises of the hish school is
general and for that reason n large as
sembagc greeted the class of 80 al the
armory on Thursday night when the
eighteenth class was graduated. This
year fourteen were given diplomas,
having finished thn several courses a.
the school. II . f,lioWin# ploSramule
was givel' art irat-, lass marcn.
Miss Name Coon: in, oca ,iCn, kev. h.
X. Thomas; saiutatory. Latin essay,
The Good Old ringes, "Jean Ayers Tay-
lor: character sketch. ''Shocky." Ahbie
y. Lester: high school Grafton, "Cheops
Pyramid" Edwin II. Shafer; vocal solo,
The Olden story" NJ. Bertha Bessei;
essay, Greetings" Ruth Nj. Warner;
Grafton. Agriculture" Daniel Searle;
piano duet. Misses Agnes Scott. Sally
Courtright: essay, "Elind In the Midst
of Beauty Elizabeth NJ. Smith; ora
ton, "Triiles." Harry B. Gldden: class
song. Part secoId-Essay. Criticism"
Anna Thatcher; class poem. Looking
Forward" Frank II. Cole; prize essay.
pleas of the Winds" Lena Il. Tyler;
recitation, THE Old Actors story" Nj.
Bertha Ressel: piano solo, waltz Chop
in, Mrs. Newton; honor Grafton, Per
sonal Liberty" q. Arthur Sprout: class
history, y. Louise Tyrrell; valedictory.
'''ihc Evolution Of Government" Harry
&. Dessauer. comforting diplomas
benodction. Rev. Il, \. Warriner. 9TH.
stage was decorated with natures
choice beauties and made Hitting back
ground for the young men and women
who We're arranged in Il ni-circle.
'rhe class motto. Deeds not Words"
was gracefully inscribed on a rear set
ting. The entire class evidenced care
tul training and extraordinary ability.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-05-12

ago for trea tnent, returned Saturday
no bctter. She has been sufferer from
rheumatism for years.
Miss Nav O'Malley, of Scranton. is
the guest Of her cousin, Miss Loretta
Coleman.
Mrs. John Watt, of Salem avenue,
celebrated her eighty-fifth birthday on
saturday. At the gathering all the
family were present with the exception
of Maurice. son of w. W. Watt, who is
in Colorado. for his health. Those pres
ent We're three sons, two daughters,
twelve grandchildren and one great
granddaughter. Mrs. Watt was out of
the house yesterday Tor the first time
in months.
Detailed report of yesterdays ball
game between Carbordale and Potts
vile clubs win he found on the sport
ing page of The Tribune today.