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Connecticut western news., 1897-06-03

costly one would after they had all passed away.
 Albert P. Briggs, at the conclusion of MT Rorabsck's remarks, called the post commanders attention to the fact Walter w. Norton, of Hiram Eddy Camp s. of ", the son of "little Tom Norton" of Lakeville, was present Mir Norton was called upon and spoke briefly, feelingly thanking the post, corps and people of Canaan for their hospitality to the Camp and invited all eligible young men to join the Camp, which he said was in fourishing con- dition.
 Post Commander Rodemeyer then took the floor and made short speech in which he dwelt on the advantages of not being obliged to support large standing armies, contrasting the condi- ton of this country and its small army with Germany and other European countries. where large armies were maintained, imposing heavy burden on the poor people to meet the expense.
 Samuel A Eddy was the last speaker. He spoke briefly, expressing the appre- citation and gratitude felt by himself and all the family for the respect paid to the memory of his father, Dr Hiram Eddy. He said his father wss of such large hearted nature that he could em. brace all the people of the town in his love without any lessening of his af lection for his immediate family.
 At the close of MT Eddy's remarks the mems quartette sang O short poem entitled '.At Rest for Evermore. The words and music were by A. W. Nicoll and were very sweet and touching and like all the rest of the music was we'll rendered.
 The exercises closed with the bene- diction pronounced by Rev MT Burnaby.
 SUNDAY SERVICES.
 Memorial services were held at the Congregational church at East Canaan Sunday morning. The D. s. Cowles Post and ". R. Corps attended in 8 body and the church was crowded. Rev Henly Utterwick delivered an ad- mirable patriotic discourse on the text II Timothy II. 3. "Thou therefore en- dure hardness, as a good soldier of Jesus Christ" The sermon was very highly regarded by all present. The special musical programe for the oc- casion was finely rendered.
Connecticut western news., 1897-06-03
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Connecticut western news., 1897-06-03
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 HOLLISTER'S OLD STAND.

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Connecticut western news., 1897-06-03

 ing to the veterans present "That is not the citizenship you fought for" Inci- dentally the speaker raised laugh by relating the anecdote of the old colored man who prayed without result that the Lord would send "dis ole darkey tur- key" but who then amended his prayer to 70 Lord, send dis ole darkey to a turkey" with the result that he got one that very night. The speaker urged that the school children be taught the meaning of the flag and to respect it.
 The next speaker vas J. Henry Rora- back, who spoke with his usual earnest ness and command of language. He spoke of the four principal National holidays, Christmas, Thanksgiving, Fourth of July and Memorial Day. pointing out their different characteris- tics and appropriate manner of observ- ance and urged that Memorial Day should also be observed in its proper spirit and in an appropriate manner. The proper way to observe Memorial Day was to visit the graves of the dead soldiers and sailors and then attend the patriotic meeting, not to make it day for the bicycle race, the horse trot or the ball game. He also urged that it was the duty of this town to erect g suitable soldiers monument. The old soldiers were dying now at the rate oi 100 day, faster than our sol diers died during the war. and g plain monument now would do the old veterans more good than Q very
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-10-30
SOUTH SCRANTON,

The two accidents at The South steel
mill Thursday resulted in injuries TO
Patrick Early, Of Palm street, and
Patrick Murphy, a young man. Early
was at work on the vessel floor, which
Is q platform elevated from the ground
about twenty feet. Thera ~ no guard
about the floor and Early, losing his
balance, fell He landed in a heap Of
scrap iron and was badly bruised. He
was taken 10 the Moses Taylor hos
pital where it was found that his leg
was broken. Murphy, TIE young man,
fell down the elevator shaft to the tan
ping floor a distance of eighteen feet.
His leg was sprained and he was ether
wise bruised and cut.
A large number Of friends of the late
Mrs. James Keogh attended the funeral
services yesterday at the family resi-
dence on Fig street. At St. Johns
Catholic church high mass of requiem
was sung, Rev. L. j. Melley officiating.
Burial was made in Hyde Park Catho-
lie cemetery.
Nicholas Steinbach, is years old who
lives with his parents on Locust street,
had his finger severed while at work
at Gould's carriage shop Thursday. The
finger was caught in a revolving emery
wheel.
George Hoffnagle and Miss Elmie
Keifer We're married Wednesday at the
home of the brides parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Philip Keifer, of Brook street. The
| Eroomsman was II. p. Keifer, brother
of the bride, of Carbondale, and Annie
PfoOr, of Archibald, was bridesmaid.
| The bride was attired in a handsome
| travelling costume of brown material
! She carried bridal roses. After the
ceremony a bountiful supper was
| served. The Out-Of-tOWn guests were:
! Mr.. and Mrs. II. p. Keifer, of Carbon
| dale; Mr., and Mrs. William Neilbauer,
| of Her<imer. n. Y; Miss Ella Lutey,
! of Jermyn Mr. w. w. Wall, of Peck
| vile; Miss Annie Pfoor, of Archibald
and Miss Jones, of New Jersey.
Rev ], /. Race and wife, of the Cedar
| Avenue Methodist Episcopal church,
are visiting their daughter at Brooklyn.
Rev. Father Burke, of Bradford
county, is the guest OF Rev. Fathers
| Melley and Moftitt.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-10-30
NORTH SCRANTON.

William Davies returned yesterday
from Marietta, Ohio, where he was
called by the serious illness of his
brother
Isaac Price, of William street, is ill.,
Patrick Keenan, Of Mary street, had
several fingers of the right hand badly
smashed yesterday while attempting to
couple cars in the Marvine colliery.
Samuel Jones, the young man whose
death was reported in yesterdays Tri-
bune, will be buried tomorrow. Ser
vices will be conducted at his late
home on East Market street by the
Rev. Charles Prosser, Of the Primitive
Methodist church. Colonel r. u. Lewis
council, Junior Order Of American
Mechanics, Of which the deceased was
member, will attend the funeral in
body. Interment will be made in
Forest Hill cemetery.
Orlando Jones suffered a severe in
jury to his right eye recently. He is
employed at the Won Storch breaker
and while in the act of tempering a
piece OF steel small portion became
embedded firmly in his eye. As yet it
is not known whether Mr.. Jones will
suffer permanently from the unfortu-
nate accident.
The Literary circle of Marquette
council, Young Mems Institute, held
an instructive meeting at their rooms
last evening. An address was deliy-
cred by the Rev. j. j. O'Toole, the lit
! erary critic OF the society Short ad-
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fit of the Knights of the Golden Eagle
Thanksgiving night at Washington
hall
Fred Ehrgood. of the United States
ship New York. is visiting his parents
on Dudley street.
William Miller, of Beemer's cash
store, has purchased the meat depart
ment of the store.
Leave news items for The Tribune
at Jones milk depot.
The Taylor Dancing class gave its
hrst social last evening in odd Eel
lows hail. Mrs. Mallot presided at the
piano. Forty-three couples were pres
ent. The class danced until II o'clock.
When rcfrcshm5 nts were served by Ca
terer Jones.
MISS carrie Bclnap is i'll at her home
on Butler street.
Inc heV. Mr.. and Mrs. G. II. HAYES
were Pleasantly surprised by a few
OF thelr many friends Wednesday even
ing. Those present were Mr.. and Mrs.
Edward Altemose, Mr.. and Mrs A.
b. Baker Mr.. and Mrs. Gabriel
Swarts, Mr.. and Mrs William Stearns
Mr.. and Mrs. Morris, Mr.. and Mrs.
Harry Spencer, Mr.. and Mrs. Kellow.
The evening was spent in many en-
Joyabie ways and at late hour re-
freshments were served.
Samuel Swarts. of Winners, is WIS.,
iting his brother, Gabriel Swarts, of
Cherry street,
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GREEN RIDGE.


S. G. Kerr delivered a lecture on
Ireland before the odd Fellows last
Thursday night.
Nettie Burdick, of Carbondale, who
has been spending the past few days
with f. c. Hazard and family, on Dick
son avenue, returned home yesterday.
Mrs. John Garvin, of Won Storch ave-
nue., went to Maplewood yesterday to
spend a week with her daughter.
Miss Minnie White was given a pleas
ant surprise party at her home on
Green Ridge street last evening. Dane
long and games were the pastimes of
the evening and light refreshments
were served.
Mailcarrier Fred. Emery has been to
Pottsville this week on a business trip.
Mr. and Mrs. James Parks and son,
of Harrison Valley, are visiting Mr..
Parks sister, Mrs. Pratt, of Green
Ridge street.
Miss Amanda Carr, of Honesdale.
spent yesterday with her brother Minor
Carr, of Dickson avenue.
Mrs. Mary Fromer, who has been
spending a few weeks with friends in
Binghamton, has returned home.
Martin Abbey, of Hamilton. spent
the forepart of the week with his sis
ter on Sanderson avenue.
A number of the friends of Miss Rena
Hubbard pleasantly surprised her on
Thursday evening by giving her party
at her home on New York street.
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Had To JuInlD.
THE FATE OF A PROMINENT
MARINE GROCERYMAN.
MOnahan one Of DetoitS Oldest and Best Known Merchants
Meets with Serious ESnerenCe
From The Evening News, Detroit, 1iich.

Prominent among the business men oil
Detroit, Mich, is Patrick II. Monahan, who
resides at 1870 Baker Street.
He has been actively engaged in the gro.
Gerry business for the past forty.seven years,
Of which forty-two years have been in Detroit
Coming here nearly half century ago he
started into business at the corner of Second
and Jefferson Avenues, and for years catered
to the marine trade. From Duluth TO Buff
falo his name as an honorable, honest boat
supply man was well known TO all boatnen.
No matter what time of dny or night, the
MOnahan Marine Grocery was kept open for
the convenience of the lake boats. He is
the best known and oldest retail grocery
dealer i'll Detroit He has been successful
in business by his square dealings, and is YET
to bo found behind the counter any day al
his large store, corner of TwelAh and Baker
Streets. To reporter, he recently said:
"Whcn we first opened the Jefferson Avenue
store we had to work day and night. The
vessels that needed supplies, wanted them
right off and we had to jump all the time
The reason vessclmen pssroniEed us, wa. be
cause we filled their orders at once. Every
hour counts with them and we had doubl,
set of clerks that worked day and night.
have been hustling all my life. No mar
can succeed in business without hustlna
Some people hustle too much, and was on,
of them.
about four years ago 7 had to give ur
on account of my back giving out. 1t hac
bothered me for years. For week | ga
around the house and then had to 60 TO bed
The family physician said that had worr
myself out by hard work. / did not d.
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MCGUIRE DID NOT DO 1T.
Verdict of Cororner's Jury with Re-
ference To Death orDelaney.

The coroner's jury inquiring into the
cause of the death of Constable Thomas
). Delaney, of Pittston township, met
yesterday afternoon at the office of
Justice of the Peace Walsh. of Port
Griffith The principal witness was
Dr. Corliss, of the Pittston hospital,
where Delaney died. lie said De-
lanay's injuries were undoubtedly
caused by being struck by locomo-
tive.
Other witnesses testified that Philip
Mcclure, who is under arrest for hav-
ing been instrumental in causing De-
laney's death, came into the Port
Blanchard hotel after Delaney was
killed. There was blood on his clothes
a scratch over his eye and he gave evil
dence of having been in a scufiie. He
told several conflicting stories about
the accident
There was no testimony, however, ia
connect Mcclure directly with the
death Of Delaney and the jury re-
turned a verdict to the effect that
death was caused by being struck by
a locomotive. Mcclure is a moulder
by trade and a man about co years
of age. He formerly resided in this
city and has a wife and family living
here.
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much for nearly two years, and doctored fcs
my kidneys. Ny friends advised me to ny
remedies that they had faith in, and tried
nearly all of them. | was ready for any
remedy that would relieve me, but / did
not receive any benefit
al read considerable during my sickness
and in my daily paper / noticed frequently
articles regarding the wonderful cures made
by Dr. Williams Pink Pills for Pale People,
and how the pills contained, in q condensed
form, all the elements necessary 10 give new
life and richness to the blood and restore
shattered nerves. One day / read of a case
like mine, in which a complete cure had
been effected. That convinced me that tho
pills had merit, and ! decided to try them %
they cost only 80 cents 3 box (never In loose
form) or six boxes for $3.50, and could be had
at any druggists, or by mail from the DR..
Williams Medicine Company, Schenectady,
MY. The next day asked the druggist re.
titles of the pills and they are we'll recon-.
mendcd by the purchasers They build up
the blood. and restore the glow of health to
pals and ssllow cheeks, and effect radical
cure in all cases arising from mental worry,
overwork or excesses of whatever nature.
bou zht box and took it home, and comm csd
to take the pills. Before had taken one box
that intense pain which for fifteen years
had nearly killed me was gone. con-
tinued using the pills until | had taken
! four boxes, which made me feel as we'll as I
had for years previous to my sickness. NY
friends noticed the change at once and were
more than pleased to see me out again.
continued using the pills. and in less than
sixty days ] was 70 much improved that
was able to attend to business"
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dresses were made by several MEM
bers of the society.
pleasant party was given for Simp-
son Wharton Shepherd in honor OF his
fourth birthday, at the home of his
parents, on Deacon street, last night
About forty little ones were present
Refreshments were served by Mrs
shepherd, assisted by Mrs. Seward
Mrs. Meixwell, Mrs. Colvin, Mrs Whar-
ton Miss Wharton and Miss Alice
Shepherd.
Miss Nellie Tuttle. of Wood street,
was rendered surprise party at her
home last night. The guests were
numerous, and the evening hours were
pleasantly spent with games and other
amusements. At midnight delicious
refreshments were served, after which
the festivities ended.
George SAKE, of West Pittston, is the
guest Of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Oster-
hout, of Oak street.
Rev. w. G. Watkins will preach in
the North Main Avenue Baptist church
tomorrow. Morning text: THE Spirit
of the Lord God is Upon Me-" Evening
subject: THE Cure-all for the Worlds
Ills"
pulpit will be occupied tomorrow by
the Rev. w. +. Davis. Subject for
morning discourse: "Who is he?"
! Evening theme: Liars Telling the
Truth" Communion will be adminis-
tered Immediately following the close
of the evening service. Bible school
at p. m.
The Rev. w. +. Davis will deliver a
lecture Monday evening in the Wayne
| Avenue Baptist church. His lecture
| will be illustrated by large maps APP
nropriate for the occasion.
Rev. d. c. Phillips will occupy his
pulpit next Sunday at the Wayne Ave-
nue. Welsh Presbyterian church. The
morning subject will be The Strength
| OF the Church" The subject of the
| evening sermon at o'clock will be
| Arise and Walk" Acts iii:6.
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We$t Side and City Suburban

The text Of the sermon was taken from
Matthew, XV:21: well done, thou
good and faithful" He first spoke in
commendation of the life the deceased
had lived. The qualities which had
endeared Nher to so many. He also
spoke of the deceased's life as a neigh
Dor, friend, sister, mother, wife
and Christian. and offered the solace
left to the bereaved friends that her
reward had been just. The singing was
very fine as rendered by the Misses
Ella Godshall and Annie Jones, accom-
panied by Prof. w. w. Jones. The
floral tributes were profuse and beau
tiful in design. Immediately at the
close Of the services, the remains were
borne to the Forest Hill cemetery,
where interment was made. The pail
bearers were: Jenkin T. Reese, Alfred
Twining, James Champion, A. b.
Eynon, Benjamin f. Reynolds and
Henry j. Smith.
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SURPRISE PARTY.

A surprise party was rendered MIS-
G. w. Powell of Bellevue, on Thurs
day evening by the young people OF the
First Welsh Congregational church as
an EXPRESSION of home welcome to her
on her return from Wales. Those
present were: Mr.. and Mrs. q. W.
Powell Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Lewis,
Mr.. and Mrs Thomas Abram, Mr.. and
Mrs. Theodore Bowen and Misses Nor
ma Williams. Lizzie Lewis, Eliza jones'
Annie r. Humphreys, Esther Thomas,
Sarah Ahram, Kate Abram, Mary A.
Thomas, Lizzie Abram, Mary \. Thom-
as. Lizzie Elias, Hattie Davies, jennie
Davies. Gwen Phillips, Annie Davies
Rcbecca Watkins, Annie Brundage,
Edith Evans, of Plttston; and william
Evans, David Davies, Prof. John X.
Jones. Joshua Elias, David Johnson,
David Evans, William ]. Thomas, VIII
lie Roberts. Abram Thomas, David Jen-
kins, William John Davies, Thomas
REYNOLDS and Gwilym Lewis. Various
games were played and music sang.
Professor John X. Jones sang pleas
ing solo, as did also Gwilym Lewis, The
recitation given by David Johnson was
greatly enjoyed and The storm at
Sea" rendered by William Evans on
the organ, was very effective. Several
glees were sang by the male members
of the party. Light refreshments were
served at midnight and very pleasant
evening brought to a close.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-10-30
SOCIAL CIRCLES SOCIAL.

The Simpson Social circle entertained
many friends in the parlors of the
Simpson church last evening. The
method of entertaining was somewhat
unique. Although 1t was styled Hal
lowe'en social, no duCking was neces-
sary, as each attendant was presented
with a large package of cream taffy at
the door and later treated to a short
musical entertainment and ice cream.
John Fern acted as chairman. Piano
solos were given by the Misses Lillian
Shivelly. Minnie Weber and Lois Fell
lows. Miss Celia Case kindly consent
ed to give a whistling solo, at which
she is an adept. A social time followed.
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cHURcH'S STEADY GROWTH.
st. Marks Lutheran Has Done Spien-
did work.

ulu NOths
The members and friends Of st.
Marks Lutheran church rejoice over
the fact that in the near future the
congregation may have the use of a
more commodious house of worship
than it has at present. ON the 9th
inst at well attended meeting of the
congregation it was decided that new
building shall be erected early the COM
ing spring. The congregation has a
valuable lot on the corner of Four
teenth and Washburn streets. The
present chapel, occupying the rear of
the lot, was erected in February, 1893.
At that time the congregation was
small, having been organized in Sep
tember of 1891. The work has stead
lily grown. The membership has in.
creased in both the church and sun
day school, the former to $50 and the
latter to 100. The bonded Indebtedness
has been diminished since July. 1895.
the beginning of the pastorate of Rev.
n. l.. Ramer, $3.50, besides making sub
stantial improvements on the property.
since the organization of the church
IN 1881 to the present time the sum of
So,5OO has been raised for all EXPENSES.
The need Of larger building has often
been manifested. At the semi-annual
congregational meeting in July the
matter was presented in all its bear
lhgs w the pastor to the cOngregation.
n committee on ways and means" was
then appointed and after careful con-
slderation this committee presented the
matter to the church council that i'm
their judgment the erection of a new
building was necessary to meet the
growing demands of the parish.
The church council at its regular scs-
sion in October, resolved that con-
gregational meeting should be called
l" ratifY the action of the ways and
means committee. The voice of the
congregation was in favor of proceed
ing to erect a new church edihce A
building committee was elected. con-
sisting of Messrs. d. W. Moscr, Charles
Schuster Magnus Nelson. William
Grass and A. l.. Meyers. This COM
mittee Will meet on Nov. to proceed
to make plans and whatever pertains
TO the work Although there are many
serious questions that wait for solu-
tion and the principal one is the finan-
cial, yet the congregation is hopeful
and feels encouraged to undertake
what pertains to the best interests Of
the church.
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MINOR NEWS NOTES

The Anthracite Glee club held a well
attended rehearsal at Jones' hall, on
North Main avenue, last evening. The
club has prepared a series of songs for
use at the Republican mass meeting
at st. David's hall this evening and
some fine singing is promised from this
proficient glee party.
The two-year-od child of Mr.. and
Mrs Davis, of Plymouth, was success
fully operated upon yesterday at the
West Side hospital for club foot. The
hospital staff performed the operation,
The funeral of the late Mrs. Caroline
Phillips-Farne will occur this after
noon at o'clock from the residence at
127 South Hyde Park avenue Inter-
ment will be made at the Washburn
street cemetery.
A Republican mass meeting will be
held this evening at st. David's hall. on
North Main avenue. The candidates
on the Republican ticket, together with
several Well-known speakers, will be
present. The speakers are: Hon. Fill
more Maust, of Carlisle; Hon. William
/, Schaffer, of Delaware; John r.
Jones, esq, John NJ. Harris, esq, w,
Gaylord Thomas, esq, and A. A. Vos-
burg, esq. The Anthracite Glee club.
composed of manv of West Scranton's
best singers, will render some specially
prepared selections.
Monday evening, Nov /, Mr.. Edward
Serantes, a native of Spain, will give
| a lecture in the Washburn Street Pres
| byterian church. entitled THE Other
Side of the Question, or Cuba from the
Standpoint of Spain" Mr.. Serantes
has lived in Cuba and will sneak from
personal knowledge. The press of our
country has given us one side of the
question Mr.. Serantes will intelligentIv
present the other side. An admission
ot ten cents will be taken at the door.
DR.. e. Y. Harrison, Dentist, Mears
Hail. lib S. Main avenue. ..
At the Church of st. John the Ban
tist a forty hours devotion will begin
tomorrow and will continue to and in
Guiding Tuesday. Rev. Frederick A.
| Fricker is pastor of the church. To-
| morrow evening priest of the Capu-
chin order, of New York city, will
| preach.
The latest and best styles. Roberts.
126 North Main. ..
West Side business DIRECTORY,
| NHiNi Ell EA Eh-Al! Kinds OF rag
carpets, stripe or hit and miss, on short
| notice. Call and examine work or send
| postal card and / will call for rags in
! city limits. JACOB BALTES,
! ll26 Luzerne street.
MRS. FENTON. CLAIRVOYANT AND
| prheno.ogist, 4l2 North Main avenue.
! SECOND HAND URNITURE-Cash for
anything you have to sell. Furniture,
! Stoves, Tools. etc. Call and sec the
stock of ]. Q. King, 7Ul to 7U9 West Lack
! aWanna avenue