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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-12-06
REFORM COMMITTEE PLANS.
Saloons, Posters and Slot Machines
10 BE Given Attention.

The committee OF the recently organ
lied Reform society met on Saturday
and decided upon a general Tlan for the
movement against evil in this city. 1t
was announced after the meeting that
the organization would not resort-at
least not for the present-to stringent
measures.
1t is proposed to first move against
indecent bill board pictures and sun
day saloons and niclile-in- the. slot ma
chimes and ether devices Of chance.
Representatives of the society Will re-
quest saloon and hotel proprietors to
sign an agreement to close their bars
on Sunday. This is to Ga followed by
ARE SITS and convictions il such action
is found necessary. The latter move
ment is not to be general, hut Il IS
thought that if one or two convictions
are secured that Sunday CLOSING VIII
become general.
Ii has not been known what the sOci-
ety'S plans are in reference Ia rosters
and automatic gambling machines.
The leaders in the movement claim
that they are not Cranks ana that they
will conduct their work QlOng common
sense lines using methods of persua-
sion rather than recourse to the law.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-12-06
SOUTH SCRANTON.

Michael Flynn, Of Prospect avenue.
while At work in the "pit' at the North
mill on Friday was severely cut in one
of his legs by a chisel. Fle was taken to
the Moses Taylor hospital
Michael Rooney, of Stone avenue. had
his fingers smashed while working in
the Pine Brook shaft Friday.
A Culm washcry is to be started near
the old Conncl breaker opposite the
South mill. Ground was broken there on
Friday. The pile to be washed is a
huge one but it will disappear within a
few years.
There will he a Christmas bazaar from
Dec. II to the 23d in the basement of
Christ Evangelical Lutheran church, on
Cedar avenue. The following committee
is arranging the bazaar: Rev. II. +. f.
Lisse and wife, Mrs. Rosina Kolb, Mrs
Caroline Miller, Mrs. Rosina Hohmann
Mrs. John Hermenan, Mrs Lutrig
Frantz, Miss Ida Kuhn, Miss Ida Fuhl-
hrigge. Miss Gcrtie Welsh Mrs. IL. Fuhl-
brigge and Mrs. John Urbutect,
A smoker. will be given this evening by
Division II, A. O. H.. B. of T..
Thomas LydOn, treasurer of Lackawan-
ma township, was badly injured Friday
afternoon by "A fall of coal in Corey's
mines. His thigh bone was broken and
his body severely bruised. He was taken
to his home in MinOoka.
The funeral of Kitty A., daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas MalOney, of Hick-
ory street, was held Saturday afternoon.
Burial was made in Hyde Park Catholic
cemetery
The Sunday evening lectures IL Work.
mems hall have been suspended until
January becarsr the. members Of the
Workmen'S Progressive Educational So
Ciety arc all occupied with the work of
preparations for their Christmas tair.
which will be crouCd IL their hall Dec.
Is. The girls are practicine singing,
fancy marching and rccitations, and a
good programme will he rendered every
evening. Six singing societies and sev-
eral bands arc expected to give their dS-
sistance in making every evening pleas
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-12-06
GREEN RIDGE.

A. T.. Farrell, of Delaware street, Is in
South Eaton on "a hunting nip.
over $5l was realized from the birth lay
social held in the parlors of the Asbury
church last Friday evening under the
auspices Of the Ladies' Aid society. The
following programme, which vas rem
dered. was highly enjoyed by all: Piano
duet, Miss Cora Sheldon ami Miss Gracc
Webster: vocal solo. Miss Evangelinc
Dorsey: piano solo, Miss Gussic Brant;
vocal solo. Miss Sicklcr; violin solo, Ar
thur Teal. with piano accompaniment
by Miss Anna Bone vocal duet, Miss
Evangclin" Dorsey and Miss Minnie Peck
piano solo, Miss Anna Bone, ana a vocal
solo by Miss Scklcr. After the pro-
gramn,c light refreshmt nts were served
to ave large number present.
Rev. a. f. ChaffCe l. entertaining his
father from jamestown, y. Y.
The marriage Of Miss Lenora Staples
TO Henry Hitchcock, both prominent
young people of Green Ridge. will take
place Tuesday at | p. m, in the Presby-
terian church.
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personal MENTION.

Mrs. r. 4. Shaffer, of South Ninth
street. has rs her guests, Mrs. f. La
lar. and daughter, Miss Margaret, Of
Dalton.
Miss Fannie Hyde. Of Wilkes Barre,
the guest of Mrs. Fell Of Elm street,
has returned home.
Miss Jennie Price. of Eynon street, is
home from a visit with friends at Dam
VILE.
Miss Margaret Murphy Of Chestnut
street, las as her guest, Miss Margaret
Harmon, of old Forge.
Mr.. and Mrs. Moses Staples, of North
Line Oln avenue, are entertaining Mrs.
Eli SchoonOver. of BushliiN.
Miss Ada Hall, OF South Main ave-
nue.. will depart tomorrow for Marion,
y. C., where she will sojourn for the
winter.
Thomas Smith. of North Fillmore ave-
nue., enjoyed hunting trip at Newton
Centre. Saturday.
William II. Kline, Of Robinson street,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-12-06
SIMPSON SEWING CIRCLE.

The Tuesday afternoon Sewing circle,
recently organized among the young
ladies Of the Simpson church, has al
ready reached a membership of 100 and
every person is heartily in spirit with
the work. The benefit Of the circle is
not confined merely to the monotony of
stitch, stitch, stitch" but other ad-
juncts are employed which Will tend
to bind the young church members
more closely to her church. The pres
ent officers of the circle are: PresI-
dent, Mrs. J. B. Sweet; first viCe-pres-
dent, Mrs. Snover; second Nice-presi-
dent, Miss Grace Acker; third vice.
president Miss Aida Fellows; record
ing secretary, Miss Bertha Fellows;
corresponding secretary, Miss Stella
Yohe; treasurer, Miss Bertha WettlinE;
pianists. the Misses Ethel Rinker and
Grace Acker. Mrs. Snovcr is superin-
tendcnt of work, and is assisted by
Mrs. George Florey. Mrs. Woolsey Mrs.
William Hagen, and the Misses Clara
Gibbs, Grace Acker, Maud Koerner,
Jessie Nauman, Bertha WettlinE, Ethel
Rinkcr, Lizzie Jones, and Stella Yohe,
who each have Il class under their di-
TeCtiOn.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-12-06
DUNMORE.

The DunmoIe teachers held a very in
ter-stinG local institute in tine high school
building Saturday morning. The follow
ing programm" was rendered: Music by
institute, Miss NcDonald language, Miss
Reardon; current evcrts, Miss Bishop;
fractions, Miss O'HaIa; solo, Miss Mon
gan; history of the English language,
Professor G.. e. Niemeyer; harmony, Pro-
tesor Pouster: numbers, Miss Sweeney:
primary class drill, Miss McHale; exam
nations, Professor f. Green; recitation,
Miss Walsh; writing, Professor LLOYD.
Work is progressing on the Sport llil
extension of the Traction COmpanys new
line. Much difficulty will be experienced
on account of the narrowness of Fast
Drinkcr street, the fences on Sport Hill
are in many places built over the street
line.
The following are the officers of Dun
more ConClave No. 23j Improved Order
&C HeptasOphs. for the ensuing year:
Archon, w. j, Han: provost. James Har-
rinRton; prClate. +. B. MCCiintock; Sec
retary, +. e. Bingham; financial secre-
tary, James $. Quick: treasurer, r. G.
DeBow: inspector, Thomas Quinn; inside
warden, John Ho!sner; outside warden,
Dennis MCDade; trustees, \. \. Krotzer,
John Golden, Peter Barrett.
The regular monthly business meeting
Of the Epwurth league tomorrow evening
will be one of the most interesting ever
held by the league. After the monthly
business is disposed Of the committees
have an excellent programme which will
be rendered. entitled "Ncterans' Even
ing" consisting of songs, speeches and
r'c!tatiOns. l.. NJ. Bunnell of Scranton,
will deliver an address. After the enter
tanmcnt refreshments will be served. \
silver Offering will be taken up at the
close.
The Ladies Aid society of the Methodist
Episcopal church will meet at the church
Wcdnss lay aft, rroon.
st. Stephens CCmmandery. knights a
Malta, Of Dunmore atten led divine SER
vice at Calvary church, scranton, in a
body last evcriEg.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-12-06
CHURCH FIGHTING A LICENSE.
First PRESBYTERIAN Congregation
Goes Into Court.

Judges Gunster and Edwards heard
arguments Saturday morning on the
motion to allow Edward f. Walsh to
transfer his wholesale liquor store from
No. % LaCkawanna avenue to the
SchIager building on the corner of
Lackawanna and Washington avenues.
Opposition was made to the transfer
by Attorney w. j. Hand, representing
the First PRESBYTERIAN church congre-
cation, the grounds for opposing the
transfer being that the rear of the
Schlagcr building is only twenty feet
from the church property,
W. +. Shean and George s, Horn.
attorneys for Mr.. Walsh, argued that
the building has been leased for five
years by Mr.. Walsh and is now under
going expensive alterations, and that
the church is to be moved up town in
the near future. a meeting to consider
this project being scheduled for next
Thursday night.
Mr.. Hand admitted that such was
the case. but claimed that it would be
several years before the new church
would be built, ii it was to he built.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-12-06
SABBATH SCHOOL OFFUCERs

The members of the Sabbath school
Of the Simpson Methodist church con-
Quoted their annual election of officers
for the ensuing year yesterday after
noon. Frank Hagen being presiding
officer. The school membership has
grown SO rapidly during this last year
that yesterday the number present ex-
Ceeded by one hundred the enrolment
of one year ago. The number answer
ing roll-call yesterday was 81. At
present the school, under the direction
Of its musical director, Minor F.. Wor-
den, is preparing for the cantata st.
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(UeSt Side and City Suburban

Nicholas" to he given Christmas night.
The officers elected yesterday were:
Superintendent, G. l.. Peck; first as
sistant, Alfred Twining second assist
ant, II. j. Williams; third assistant,
Robert Davis; secretary, Louis Jones;
missionary secretary, Robert T.. Will
lams; treasurer, w. n. Chase; librar-
ian, Harry Randolph; musical direc-
tor. Minor j.. Worden; pianist, Miss
Ethel Rinker; ushers, william J. Long
and William Betterly and Mrs. j. b.
Sweet, superintendent of the primary
department. which has kept pace with
the larger school
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OFFICERS ELECTED.


Moses Taylor Sister lodge. No. T., La
dies Aid to the brotherhood Of Railro nd
Tra!nmen, elected officers last Thursday
evening in i2i LaCka awanLa avenue as fol-
lows: Past Mistress Mrs. +, l.. Dacey;
mistress, Mrs. Charles Lashcr; vice mis-
tress, Mrs. Il. NJ. Francis; secretary, Ms.
James Sweeney; treasurer, Miss Gather
inc I.arkin journal agent, Miss Name
Larkn; delegate for two years, Mrs
Charles Lasher; alternate, Mrs. Smoke.
At Il meeting of Moses Taylor lodge, No
42o, Brotherhood Of Railroad Traiumon.
at i2l LaCkaWanna avenue, yesterday
officers We're elected as follows for the
Year 1885: j. II. Mccain, master; Fred
owens, vice master; George W. Burke,
secretary; f. NJ. Francis, financi ar;
John y. Baxter journal agent; \. VI. Nc
Donald, past master; local grievance
committee. elected for two years, l.. NJ.
Francis, chaiman, John Costello, secre-
tary: II. i. Gilligau.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-12-06
RnY,S ARM FRACTURED.

Wellington Taguo, the five-year-old
son of Funeral Director and Mrs. T.
W. Tague, of North Bromley avenue
met with a bad injury yesterday af-
ternoon. In getting out of large chair
in which he was sitting, he fell and
fractured his right arm physician
was summoned and upon investigation
it was found that the fracture could
not be set by ordinary methods. The
arm will be set while exposed to the
X-rays this morning if the swelling
has decreased enough.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-12-06
SOME FOOLISH PEOPLE

Allow cough to run until It gets bc-
yond the reach of medicine. They often
say, "Oh, Il will wear away" but in
most cases it wears them away. Could
they he induced to try the successful
medicine called Kcmp's Balsam which
is sold on n positive guarantee to cure,
they would Immediately sec the excellent
effect after taking the first dose. Price
25c. and soc. Trial size free. At all drug
gists. ~
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-12-06
WHAT DOTHE CHILDREN DRINXp

Don't give them tea or coffee Have you
tried the new food drink called Grain-O? IL
is delicious and nourishng and takes the
place OF coffee. The more ,irain-O you give
the children the more health you distribute
through their systems. Grain-O Is made Of
pure grains, and when properly prepared
tastes like the choice grades of coffee Dut
costs about Il as much. All grocers sell 1t
loC. a0c, nd
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Is still suffering from the injuries re-
ccivcd while engaged at his duties as
stoker OF the Franklin engine We'd
nCsday afternoon.
Mrs. Henry p. Davies. Of Eynon
street, who has been a sufferer for sew
eral years, is dangerously i'll at her
homo.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-12-06
REV. Z. J. MnrNRv ACCEPTS.
lie VIII he the Pastor of st. David's
EuiscopnI church.

Rev. T.. j. McHcnry, pastor of the
Grace Episcopal church of Great Benu,
Pa. has accepted the appointment ot
Archdcacun ID. Webster Coke, OF Alden,
Pa, to the pastorship of st. David
Episcopal church Of West Scranton
Rev. Mr.. MClienry sent word to Chas'
Frazer, secretary Of St. DaNid's Nes-
trV board, to that effect Saturday ana
the acceptance was read at both SER
vices ~ the church yesterday The
new pastor, who succeeds Rev. NJ. II,
Mill. resigned, will assume his duties
hero on January ]. 1895 His first SER
vice will be the celebration of Holy
Communion on New Years morning at
G2O o'clock.
Rev. Mr.. McHcnry preached in st.
Davids church Sunday, Oct. 81. and
call was sent to ArChdeacon Coke Nov.
s asking for his appointment to the
open pastorate. The prospective pas
tor Camc to this city again Tuesday,
Nov. 80 and remained here until Dec.
.. being guest of j. w, Runnell, OF
jackson street. His purpose was to
go over the paSturatc and also to Try
TO procure a residence for his family.
lie attended q meeting of the church
vrstry board Wednesday evening and
it was then understood that he con-
templated accepting the appointment
Icv. Mr.. McIIonry was ordained about
four years ago in st. Lukc's Episcopal
church in this city and was soon af-
forwards appointed to his present pas
toratC. His congregation maze a
strong effort 20 keep him. lie will not
bring his family here until spring, not
having procured a suitable residence.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-12-06

SECOND HAND FURNITURE-Cash fo-
anything you have to sell. Furniture
STOVES Tools, etc. CAN and see the
etock Of j. {. King, 7Ul TO 7Oy West LackS
ewanna avenue
MRS. FENToN, CLAlRvOYANT AND
prhenologist 4l2 North Main avenue.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-12-06
OF WILLIAM WILLIAMS

The funeral services Of the late Will
liam w. Williams Of 1915 Lafayette
street, were held yesterday afternoon
at the residence. There weIe many
friends in attendance who desired to
express tE"ir esteem for one whose
friendship they had enjoyed during his
life. The Hampton Mine Accidental
fund. ot which the deceased was a
member was represented. The floral
tributes Were very beautiful and pro-
fuse. Cuartettc sang the selections
and Rev. II. IL, Harris. d. D., OF Tay-
lor oiiiciated. lie preached the flu
n"lal sermon i'm which he spoke of the
many manly traits which had charac-
torized the deceased during life. At
the conclusion Of the services, the re-
mains were viewed, and then borne to
the Washburn street cemetery where
intern"nt was made. y large funeral
Collc"" accompanied the remains to the
cemetery. The pallbearers were: Will
liam Davis, Richard Davis, Christmas
Gritiiths and John Godfrey.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-12-06
Fur Trimmed Garments

Our line of these complete in every detail There never has
been season when they were in demand and have
reached the period when cut prices general fur trimmed
mentS all kinds can be bought for much less money than
earlier in the
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-12-06
See Our New Fur COllarettes,

Plain Comfortable shapes very dreSSy creations swell collar
cites with long tabs and tails, etc. These anything
from the common Coney seals to the finest Martins and
Persian Lamb combined, etc.. ETC.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-12-06
A Large Display
THE BEST FUR

But have added additional interest by offering THE BEST FIR
VAIL ES that has be offered during the entire Winter We
speak advSedy this reasons for so doing will
be early understood ''7 '''
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-12-06
Grand
Mid-Winter
Show Of FurS

For the first time during the present bring Furs
prominently TO the front AS usual thoroughly in earnest
and have not only provided
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-12-06
Printing.

THE TRIBUNE PUBLISHING CO,
North Washington avenue-Linotype
Composition of al kinds quickly done.
Facilities unsurpassed in this region.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-12-06
The Fur Season

With us is always short and have
place OF carrying few of this thing other far on
into the spring, has been the hitherto then slaughter
ing them, that the whole range will be OFFERED Ar THE
LOWEST PRICE NOW. and done it, " $500
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-12-06
Detectives.

BARRING q MSWBENEY, COMMON
wealth building. Interstate Secret Ser
vice Agency.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-12-06
Fur CapeS

In new shades popular iurS, perfect making and trmmn
values that have never even been approached.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-12-06

MEGARGEE BROTHERS, PRINTERS
supplies, envelopes, paper bags twine.
Warehouse, l3O Washington avenue,
scranton, Pa.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-12-06
Miscellaneous.

RNl.rH'S OECHESTRA-MUS FOR
halls. pl,ut's parties, receptions, we'd
N,uts ami convert work furnished. For
terms address II. J Bauer, conductor,
NJ Wyoming avenue, over Hulbert's
music store.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-12-06

SCRANTON HOUSE, NEAR D., l." & W.
paSSvugrr depot. conducted on the Eu-
lNpraU plan. VICTOR KOCH, Prop.
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Seeds.
Hotels and Restaurants.

THE Elk CAFE. l25 AND l27 FRANK
lin avenue. Rates reasonable.
L. XlEGLER, Proprietor
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-10
RADFORD.
The News of Major scott's Death
Th.. Coming HOMO COnvc ton.

EAST RADFORD VA. August O.
GpcciaL)-The news Of Attorney-Gene-
ral scotts death was received here yes
tarday morning. and there was much
sorrow expressed generally by the ciu-
2cns. lie was well known here, as he
81. a Lrother-in-law Of Colonel j. IT,
Washington. of Radford, and had fire.
Cuuuy visited the town in the last
fcw years He was here on the 9th OF
Juno and looked well ind spoke hope
fully Of his canvass. The delegates from
Radford were n unit for him, and his
death is a blow 90 them all
Major j. Hoge Tyler VIII leave here
Tuesday morning for Roanoke. The
delegates and his friends viii 80 4ues-
day night
.llr. Joseph Button. OF Apromattox
county. was q visitor at MajCf Tylcr's
home last night.
The convention TO nominate a candi-
date for the House OF Delegates mas
been called for August Il, 1897. I'm Chris
tiansburg. The names Of several promi-
pent gentlemen have been suggested,
among the number being General G.. G.
Wharton and =. H. Kinzor Either OF
these would make a strong candidate,
nni with a strong man on the ticket,
Hadford and Montgomery county hope
10 have a Democrat in the House.
The City School Board Of Radford has
passed a resolution asking the member
Of the Legislature 20 frame bill re-
uulring children between the ages OF Z
md "A years to attend the public
Fchools The board IS unanimously In
favor Of compulsory school law
old Uncle Jack Currin, colored man
~ years old. died yesterday. lie was
Democrat. and "A strong advocate of free
silver His last request was that his
irce-silver hat be placed In his coffin.
j. s. Rowlett who about a year ago
was thrown from a train in the yards
here. and who has never been out Of
bed since. has brought suit against the
Norfolk and Western Railroad Company
for $1,000 damages.
Captain Stockton Heth raised 1900
bushels Of wheat on his farm this year.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-10
RICHMOND TOBACCO MARKET.

Richmond, Va, August g 1897.
No auction sales to-day, and private
sales only moderate.
Revenue collections: Cigars and cigar
cites $2HA; tobacco, S062.3l. Total,
S3Ss372
Everything is dull around the Slip to-
day. No auction sales are listed for to-
morrow Tuesday.
Louisville reports OF August 18th say:
The market has remained strong in
July. with large movement I'm receipts
and offerings AS regards Burleys manu-
facturers have been the principal buyers.
and their action displays the fact that
several of them (and among the largesD
are rather short than long OF stocks EX-
DOrters could operate but little at the
new scale OF prices, and spectators fol-
lowed closely the action of manufactu-
rers ready 10 unload on strong markets
and 10 buy in on weak markets. On the
whole. prices have varied but little from
their level OF June. Bright trashes appa-
rently scarce now IN the remainder OF
the CROP on sale, have rather gained in
strength. and so have fine leaf, and spe-
cialties in red filters. while nondescript
sorts Of all grades have rather lost ground
from their speculative value in June
"Darks are unchanged-strong on spe-
cialties. weak on commons and monde
scripts. Tobaccos Of length or TO q
inchesD have remained in good demand.
and prove scarcer every day in the 1886
crop.
1.-The crop IN the neld mas probably
done fairly, although irregularly accord
ing 10 locality. and especially according
In the time at which the plant MAS sci
out. The early planting, or me planting
I'm new ground, has stood very well the
excessive heat. tempered by occasional
rains. which prevailed in July. but the
late planting or the planting in old
ground. appears 10 have done poorly. The
Kentucky markets (also CINCINNATI have
agreed TO suspend sales during the heated
period. from Slst Of July 10 10Th OF Au-
ss.,o, -