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Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-03-28

Wheeling has furnished conclusive evil
dence this season of the decline in popular
favor of the Legitimate" Shakesperean
tragedies and classical productions gener-
ally. no longer satisfy the appetite of the
theatre go5r. As a matter of course.
there are those who declaim loudly against
the degeneracy of the stage. just as there
are persons in the profession who look
down disdainfully from the lofty stand
point of a Shakespearean tragedy, while
the farce comedy and vaudeville actors
cody pocket the shekes. The lovers Of
the classic I'm the drama are in such 4
hopeless minority that shrewd managers
book few of such attractions and then on
Is in difference 20 the wishes of a clientage
which is more noisy than numerous. Some
time ago the James Young appeared at
the Opera House to a mere handful Of
people. and gave very creditable enter
tainments. Last week Elihu Spencer
produced three of Shakespeare's most
popular plays. and very probably lost
money on the engagement, in spite of the
fact that Mr. Frank Hennig was his lead
ing support. Mr. Spencer should not feel
offended. as it is not probable that any
other tragedian would have Jared much
better. Mr. Hennig, however. had a right
to expect more generous patronage from
his fellow townsmen.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-03-28
THIS Bargain STORE

w. - me ne ouiy place in Wheeling where
you can get the best goods for the small
Tnero ~ lt Is considered by all people,
the 81 ,,1-,'s ana all, that The Racket is
Vybeoiir Genuine Bargain House in
orc .'o S.Ins. We are no Humbugs. We
CO. s'' .Isnt cut price bargain givers.
c C,00O -, mat YOU want. We will not, We
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-03-28
BEHIND THE FOOTUGHTS.
Current Gossip About Well Known
Plays and Players.

A Dull Week in the Local Theatres.
Popular Priced Repertoire Com
pany at the Grand-The "Legi-
innate" Does Not Draw-The
Attractions Booked for the Com
ing Week Other Matters Of
Interest.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-03-28

A large assortment of Carpets at F.
Schmeichel & Sons, 2265 and 1861 Mar
ket street.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-03-28
LS4ONDA~o

NJ y OOign Dress Goods. loo, 15c and 19c
Snlrt Waists and Belts.
t9c Shirts and Drawers -. 95c
Hats and Caps. ''' - ''''-''
''e Se'S Knives and Forks. ....... soc
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-03-28
KLOTHING-KRAUS BROS.
KRAUS' KORRECT KLOTHING
SPRING SUITS FOR The BOYS,

Mothers can't expect Suit of doubtful quality to long w
the healthy violence of the boy. 1t won't pay you mothers
that Sort OUR BOYS CLOTHING carefully made, finished "
ouass Shoddy kind three times. If the little man or
house needs Spring Suit bring him in and will him out in
will please both you and him. Prices start at 500 C
parsons will prove that every will ask from ta
more for similar qualities.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-03-28

We can furnish your home.
4. SCHMEICHEL & SON.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-03-28

Get the Best ...,.rg
TIE WHEELING DALI
Zoe PER WLLh'
Telephone,
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-03-28

Wheeling lovers Of the drama are
watching with Interest. and with a certain
degree of pride. the upward career Of Mr..
Frank Heunig. Frank is a prince of good
fellows and I'm addition is a very clever
actor. He started at the bottom rung on
the ladder of theatrical fame, and his am
bition. energy and genius. will not allow
him to stop until ne Is recognized as one
Of the leading tragedians on the American
stage. He is a splendid example of what
energy and persiStency VIII accomplish.
He has been successful by deserving sue
cess. I, is truly unfortunate that he
should attain 10 his present position at
time when his line in the dramatic art
dos not meet with popular favor. The
public will probably tire OF the nonsense
with which IL is being Surfeited just now,
and then the legitimate actors will come in
for that recognition which they merit.
T-lSe Akerstrom filled the entire week nj
the Grand Opera House in a repertoire of
rlavs written by herself. They are all
pleosirr. although none possess any re-
markabls merit. The popular prices
served TO fiji the house during the last half
OF the week. which is perhaps the best
evidence that the star and her company
gave satisfaction
Frank Daniels is natural comedian.
and ne has abundant opportunities for the
DISPLAY of his mrth provoking powers in
Wizard OF the Nile which he produced
az the Opera House TO large audiences
Monday and Tuesday evenings. Daniels
made a reputation in a Rag Baby.
little Puck" and other farce comedies
but he is perhaps seen 4. his best as
comic opera star. His appearance. his
facial expressions and witticiSms are
simply Irresistible. The Wizard of the
Nile" Is a bright and tuneful opera. and
he support of Mr.. Daniels was very good.
The new State anu-high hat law goes
into effect ninety days after passage.
which means that It will not be enforced
until the opening Of the theatrical season
next fall. 1t Is interesting to note the ten
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-03-28

ro w { open open the spring with the best line OF
Our b7,si,-9 ever produced in Wheeling.
he oir,- 49, lS open TO every person IN
W. w Sl.y ana we are ready To show Won tina,
dollar. ~ W 11 per cent. OF every
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-03-28
SHOES.

one lot Mems Shoes worth Si.75. so at.S1 %
one Tot Mems Shoes. worth 500. so at | Is
one lot Mems Shoes. worth $3.50. 20 at 1 10
one lot Mems Shoes. worth $500. go az
81 80 and %
Hand-Sewcd, warranted. worth $500.
~ CtoSe olil 20 .--.....-....- Gee. -. 1 -
one Tot Boys Shoes. ........50c l5C. see. use
One lo- Misses Shoes.....69c. I5c. csc, 81 10
LADIES' FINE SHOES.
One lot Ladies' Fine Shoes...........15c. soc
one lot Ladies Fine Shoes, worth
Sp-1., so dl ---.....-. -'--fA ''
one lot Ladies Fine Shoes go at
81 is and I -
oxford Ties. low cut shoes new spring
goods. none better, go at..69c, 7c N'c, .'>c
Big line of OvergJiters. ........ .ltc, &c -'c
Infants ShOes...............19c. 25c, -3c, &c
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-03-28

acity with which the fair sex clings to old
customs. During the past fortnight, just
about one-half the ladies in the local thea
tres removed their head gear, but during
the entire winter the decreased size of the
theatre bonnet has been in evidence.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-01-23
RELIGIOUS NOTES.


The pastor of the Calvary Reformed
church, Rev. George w. Welsh, will
organize a choir next week.
one hundred incandescent lights have
been placed in the auditorium of the
Jackson Street Baptist church.
The Tabernacle Congregational
church is already making arrange
ments for it's annual st. David's day
banquet.
The Christian Endeavor society of the
Washburn street Presbyterian church
will conduct a social Wednesday even
ing.
Miss Bertha Calkins, Mrs. B. r. Jayne,
David Bynham and Edwin Bowen have
been re-engaged as the regular quar-
tette for the Washburn Street Presby-
terian church. Mrs. Jayne will be in
charge.
Rev. D. p. Jones, of the Tabernacle
Congregational church, will preach to-
morrow at the First Congregational
church at Wilkes Barre. Prayer SER
vices will be held at the Tabernacle
church.
The pastor of the Washburn Street
Presbyterian church,s Rev j. p. Mof-
fatt will preach a sermon tomorrow
VI
Sin--Or Life as Seen From the Stand
point of Grand Juror"
All laymen of the city are cordially
invited to attend the laymens' meet
ing to be held at Young Mems Chris
tion Association parlors tomorrow at
345 p. m. Music will be furnished by
Professor Chance and others. w. j.
Hand will address the meeting.
ID,,i,, IoN Sol 10 2h a
union will meet as usual at the First
Presbyterian church. this afternoon, at
4 o'clock. The lesson for Sunday, Jan.
"a, will be taught by Miss Susan Frank,
one of the city's best teachers. All pri-
mary and intermediate teachers should
be present. Mrs. Midway, of the Green
Ridge Presbyterian church Will have
charge of the singing, when several new
songs appropriate for children will be
introduced.
The Sunday afternoon meetings at
the railroad department Young Men
Christian Association have been of spe-
cial interest this month. Tomorrow tive
railroad men will give short addresses
Grand Music. Railroad men and Their
families should not miss this meeting.
Miss Wier, assistant at the Rescue
Mission, and who has formerly beer
at Moody's Bible institute at Chicago
will be the leader of the gospel meet
ing to be held at the Young Women's
Christian Association, 2Oo and 2OI
Washington avenue, Sunday, January
"a, at 345 p. m. This is personal in
vitation to all young women to come
and enjoy the service. Good music
good time.
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TOMORROW'S SERVICES.

Howard Place A. NJ. Il. church, Rev IL.
A. Grant Il. D., pastor-10.3O a. m, sub
ject of sermon, The Spirit of Missions,"
8 p. m, subject, Immediate Salvation
80 Sunday school. p. m, Christian En-
deavor. After services after evening ser
mon.
Second Presbyterian church, Rev.
Charles f. Robinson, ID. D., pastor-Ser-
vices at 1870 u. m. and 40 y. m. Chll-
dren's sermon in the morning, after which
u sermon on Great Faith In the even
ing, "Christs Invitation to the Burdened.
All seats free at night. All welcome at
all services.
First Baptist church, Scranton street,
Rev. s. +. Mathews, pastor-The usual
sermons morning and evening by the pas
tor. The morning prayer meeting Will be
led by Deacon owens, commencing at 10
o'clock. A song and prayer service Will
precede the evening service, led by the
pastor commencing at o'clock. Sunday
school at p. M, DR.. Beddoe, superntend-
ent. Young Peoples prayer meeting at
p. m, leader Fred. Niece. All are cordia-
| ly invited
jackson Street Baptist church-Tomor-
row morning at 1890 the pastor, Rev.
Thomas de Gruchy, will preach; topic,
"The Church Triumphant" At . p. m,
Bible school, at p. m, our regular praise
and song service. This is a peoples SER
vice Seats are all free. Short sermon,
topic, Baptism" Baptism will be admin
stered at the close of service. You are
welcome to all our pews and church prvi-
leges.
elm Park church-Preaching at 1879 a.
m. by the Rev j. b. Sweet, at 7.3O p. m.
by the pastor, C. NJ. Giftin, ID. d. Sunday
| school at > and Epworth League at SO
| p. m.
Grace Lutheran church, corner Madi-
| son avenue and Mulberry street, Rev
| Foster l.. Gift, pastor-SerVices at 1880
| a. IN. and 73O y. m. Evening theme
"Giant Despair" the eighth of series on
| Pilgrims Progress.
| First Church of Christ (ScentisD, No.
| Jl9 Adams aVenue-Sunday service at 1870
| a. IN. Testimonial meeting Friday even
| ing at s o'clock All welcome. Seats
| free.
Trinity Lutheran church, Rev. Edwin
| Lunn Miller pastor-Third Sunday after
| Epiphany. Services at 1870 and 7.3O. The
pulpit will be supplied by Rev. C. j.
Cooper of Muhlenberg College.
St. Luke's Parish, Rev Rogers Israel,
rector; Rev. Edward j. Haughton, cur
ate.
St. Luke's church-Third Sunday after
| Epiphany. 7.3O a. m, Holy Communion
9.l5 a. m, Sunday school, 1870 d. m.,
morning prayer and sermon; 73O p. m,
| evening prayer and sermon.
St, Marks ,Dunmore-Third Sunday after
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-01-23

located in former store-room on North
Main avenue and, in the rear Of the
meeting room, living apartments have
been arranged for the accommodation
of the captain, his wife and their little
daughter. Captain and Mrs. Johns
have had an eVentful history, first as
members of the Salvation Army and
afterwards under the banner of Bal
lngton Booths Volunteers. Captain
Johns was an officer in the Army for
twelve years and his wife was a men,
Der for forty years, most of which time
she was an officer. They have worked
together in England, Australia, and
have been in America for a number of
years. After the revolution in the Sal
walton Army Captain and Mrs Johns
did valiant service in the Volunteer
camp. Their photographs, reproduc-
tons of which are given herewith We're
taken by a Volunteer artist shortly af-
ter they had ''stormed and captured the
Sea Cliff barracks from the Salvation
lists, as Captain Johns phrased it, This
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-01-23
THE LITTLE WHITE HEAD IN
THE PEW.

For the Tribune.
The transitory scenes of life
Are surely not a few,
But one of the sweetest scenes to me
Was the little white head in the pew.
The Word was read, a hymn was sung,
Which everybody knew,
But not a move could we discern
From the little white head in the pew.
Seeing the space was so limited,
The pastor near him drew,
To make more room for he who prayed
The little white head in the pew.
Methought as | looked upon that scene
How the Savior kind and true;
World draw US near as the pastor did
The little white head in the pew
Mrs. q. w. Powell.
(Morfudd)
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-01-23
He CNuIii Ipil.

"See that young couple?' said the door
keeper at the theater.
YES"
"They've been married a little over
month. | don't know their names. nor
where they live, but l can tell that much
about EN-
"HoW?
They used to come every week and sit
in the orchestra chairs. Now they come
every other week and sit in the balcony"
Washington Star.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-01-23
SCRANTON SOCIAL
NEWS AND GOSSIP
Brief Mention of What Is Doing In the
Pleasure Way.
BEN HUR RECEIVES MUCH ATTENTION

The Spectacle Has Prevented the
Ordinary Number of Social Events.
A Week of Banquets and Minor
Parties--EeW Announcements Of
Future Afiairs--Personal Para
graphs About Movements Of Well
Known Persons.
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otherwise, Is unusual to say the least.
II speaks in laudatory terms of Mr..
Frink's Christian constancy and ac-
knowledged business capabilities Mr..
Frink is a prominent re 7ident of the
West Side. His home is on Washburn
street.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-01-23

She--Wasn't she natural in the sleeping
scene?
Her Husband-Very She couldn't have
been more natural unless she snored.-
Brooklyn Life.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-01-23

r Charles McMullen was in New York city
during the past week.
p w. Hennigan, of Cape Charles, Va,
has been visiting Hyde Park relatives,
August Kuntz, of Irving avenue, has
been visiting friends in Mauch Chunk.
Miss Blair. of New York city, has been
the guest of Miss Cara Reynolds, of San
derson avenue.
Thomas Connell, of Birney avenue, left
for the Stroudsburg State Normal school
on Tuesday last
James Doyle, of Brooklyn, n. Y, is the
guest of James Connor, of Pear street,
during the week.
Miss Gerte Harris, of Brick avenue, has
returned home after visit with relatives
in Hartford, Conn
Miss Eleanor Shafer. Of Mt. Pleasant
Ia, is the guest of Miss Myrtle Perry
of Capouse avenue.
Miss Margarlte Moran, of West Market
street, left for Rochester, n. Y, Tuesday
to attend the funeral of a relative in that
city.
Mrs. George Parsons, of PHILADELPHIA,
has been the guest of Mr.. and Mrs II. l..
Hurlbut, of Putnam street, during the
week.
Mrs. Charles n. Curwn, of Fisk ave-
nue., has been the guest of her mother,
Mrs. Wall, of Mddletown, n. y, during
the past week.
Bert Davis, of Binghamton, has re-
turned home after brief visit with his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Benson f. Davis,
of North Lincoln avenue.
Mn and Mrs. Herman Langfeld, of
Scranton, attended the reception given in
Wilkes Barre on Monday evening by Mr.,
and Mrs. Samuel Oppenheim.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-01-23
Compensation.

"Bilkertons death was lamentable,
wasn't it?"
"Yes. but awfully stylish-he died In
his private car"-Chicago Record.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-01-23
WAS WORTH HIRING.
One Female Phenomenon Who Out
did All the Rest.

From the New York Journal.
II wish to see the manager of the es-
tablishment," said a smart-looking
Young woman to the ticket taker of a
dime museum.
"This way, please
The ticket taker directed her to
room in the rear of the ticket office,
where the great man sat with his feet
on his desk Around the walls were
hung pictures of living skeletons, Cir
cassian girls, ossified men, fat women,
bearded ladies and other specimens of
humanity people are williHg to pay
money for the privilege of seeing.
He turned about as she entered and
said:
Morning, ma'am."
Good morning, sir. Are you the
gentleman who engages exhibits?"
Yes"
well, I am looking for chance to
earn my living and"
What is your specialty?" interrupt
ed the manager
"Specialty?" she repeated, inquiring-
ly.
Yes, what can you do? You don't
look at all like freak, and l can't for
the life of me imagine what you want
to exhibit yourself for"
well, sir, if you engage me, you will
have a curiosity which no other mu-
scum can duplicate"
Indeed"
Yes, sir When l put on my coat I
can tuck in my own balloon sleeves"
prove that, ma am, and you can
name your own price"
She proved it, and was placed on
| view that same day.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-01-23
Heard in IkoStOn.

Nisitor-NIy! how your little boy grows.
Mrs. Commonwealth-Yes we intend TO
put him in spectaces next week.-New
York Journal.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-01-23

Rev. Dr. Kerber Evans, the best
known congregational minister in
Wales, and one of the most admired in
any of the religious denominations, died
last week at an advanced age. He was
popularity known throughout the Land
of Song as Evans -Caernarfon, the last
title being the name of his birth place.
MI Evans was president of Bangor
college, the principal school of the Con-
greGational denomination in Wales. His
long connection with the college placed
him into personal contact with the
great majority of Welsh ministers, of
low or high degree, and he was rev
erenced by all, Rev. ID. p. Jones, of the
West Side, has composed a poetic tri-
butte to the famous divine which will
be printed in a foremost Welsh paper.
William Frink, after serving forty
consecutive years as treasurer of the
Washburn Street Presbyterian church,
resigned at the last meeting of the
church and j. ID. Williams was elected
in his stead Such a long period of
service in any Office professional or
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-01-23

capture" is notable because it was the
first barracks won by the Volunteer
army. Captain and Mrs. Johns came
here from Merden. Connecticut. They
are assisted in their work here by Lieu
tenant Green, of Meriden.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-01-23


T.. NJ. Strong, auctioneer, is out of town
ON an extended business trip.
George Saul, of Wilkes-B Barre, has re-
turned home after a visit in this city.
Albert Ciyins, of Pittston, has been
spending a few days in New York city.
The health of Mr.. T. r. Brooks has i'm.
poved considerably since leaving this city
for Florida.
Miss Katie Doban, of Pittston has re-
turned home after visit with friends
in the North End.
Miss Mary Robinson, of Spring street,
North End, has returned from a weeks
visit with relatives in Pittston.
Miss Mary Robinson, of Spring street,
North End, has returned from a week $
visit with relatives in Pittston.
Miss Bessie Manley of Dunmore, is pre-
pairing to visit relatives in Emmettsburg,
where she will remain several months.
Ex-Recorder Provost, w. +. and c. A.
LittIr c. A, Terrey, eX-Congressman
Jordan, Theo. Dersheimer and James w.
Patt, all of Tunkhannock We're attend
ants of the Superior court sessions held
in the city the past week.
The Misses Minnie Boyce, Jessie Br.s-
tol, Florence WILDER and Eugene WILDER,
all popular young people of Hyde Park,
will leave Monday morning to take part
in an entertainment at Binghamton, y.
Y The ladies are becoming excellent elo-
cutionsts and Mr.. WILDER is a musician
of much ability.
Mrs Silas Rosser, of South Main ave-
nue., gave a party to a number of her lit
tie friends in her home on Wednesday
evening. The party was given in honor
of Carrie Phillips, Edna Dony, Miriam
Ferber and Jessie Jones. Those present
We're: Misses Miriam Ferber, Jessie
Jones, Edna Lang, Sadie Jones, Viola
Roderick, Maud Thomas, Dolle Thomas,
I.,l,1 \ AI.4t,ErF
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-01-23
CHURCH DOINGS
AND RELIGIOUS TALK
ChronicIings Of Interest TO Church.
Going People.
LESSON OF THE MISSION RALLY
1t Pronounced Scranton a Christian
Community Sketch of Trustee
Frink Veteran Officer of WASH
burn street Presbyterian ChurCb--
New Officers for West side Voiun-
rows Services.

Scranton gave an evidence of the
compliment expressed by Rev. DR.. Ar
thur +. Pierson, editor of the Missionary
Review, at Wednesday nights interde-
nominational missionary meeting in the
Elm Park church. He contrasted the
meeting with one two-thirds it's size
held recently in Carnegie hall, New
York city, and said Scranton indeed
seemed to be the Christian community
that he had always pictured. 1t was
a grand meeting in which Rev. DR..
James Mcleod. Rev DR.. Joseph X. Dix
on, Rev. f.. l.. Miller, Rev. DR.. S. G.
Logan and Rev. DR.. Charles E. Robin
son participated.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-01-23

Attorney Charles Il Oliver. of North
Main avenue, was in New York Wednes-
day.
Miss Frances Robling and Miss Woelk-
err have returned from a visit at Homes
dale
Mr. A. A, Dinsmore, who is well known
in this city, registered at the Jermyn
Tuesday.
Miss Catharine Koerner, of North Lin
coin avenue, has returned from a visit
in Paradise.
Mrs. LOOMS, of Binghamton. has been
the guest of her mother, Mrs. Nichols,
of Price street.
Miss Anna Shea. of Binghamton, has
been visiting her sister, Mrs. G. A. Hays,
of North Sumner avenue.
j. c, Wells, of Ashley, has been the
guest of Rev. J. b. Sweet and family, of
North Hyde Park avenue.
James Moore, of Monroe avenue. Dun
more leaves early next week for South
Africa, where he will reside permanently.
Mr., and Mrs. John Howell, of South
Main avenue, We're at Harveys lake on
Wednesday attending the wedding of a
nephew.
Mrs, Robert James and son, Robert, left
last Monday for the south. where they
viii spend the remainder of the winter
ana part of the summer.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-01-23

The regular meeting of the Scranton
Free Kindergarten association will lie
held at the home of Mrs. William Mat
thews, S2l Olive street, Monday afternoon
January %, at 4.2O o'clock
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-01-23

Captain and Mrs. S. NJ. Johns have
taken charge of the West Side Volunteer
corp and during the past week they
have revived the corp which of late has
been notceably inactive. The meetings
Tuesday and Thursday nights We're the
best ever held by the Volunteers on the
West Side. The armory is at present