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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-06-03
The SibIy PostOfhce.

Editor Scranton Tribune.
Sir:-No matter how truthful and gem
orally reliable your Taylor correspondents
may be, in one case at least he has
drawn entirely on his Imagination for his
facts and | don't thank him one bit for
it. In yesterdays Tribune he says Cas-
par Weissenfluh has been appointed post
master of Old Forge, and authorizes the
statement that the postoffice would be
in Midtown. There is not word of
truth in this. The facts are briefly thus:
Two years ago, at the urgent request Of
the companies and the people generally,
l took the necessary steps to get a new
postoffice established at this place. But
to our sorrow we were made to realize
that the Democratic party was keeping
house in Washington in those days, and
ON account of the few dollars expense the
department would incur, the authorities
did not feel justified to yield to our petit
tion, and consequently a population of
1900 for two long Democratic years more,
in the language of Sam Wilkinson, had
to "hoof it, from one to two miles to the
nearest postotice This spring we tried
1t again, and the prospects are now that
a new postoffice will be established here
In short time with your humble SER
Ndnt as postmaster. This sudden change
the people attribute to the effective ac-
tivity of our representative in congress.
Mr.. Editor, here, where only a few
years back 1t was yet a Wilderness half a
dozen thriving villages have sprung up.
There is North and South Sibley, Ray
town, named after the first settler there
who, like an ancient oak is yet defying
life,s storms. Close by Is New Jerusalem,
where number of families have estab-
lished permanent homes on ground leased
from the Pennsylvania company on very
satisfactory terms. Austin, Heights
named after Austin Moor whose growth
is simply beating all records, owing chief
ly to the opening and development of the
Austin Coal company's mine. Barber
town, but why speak of her? She thinks
herself already big enough to put on quite
stylish airs All these places would feed
the new postofiice. In some respects this
Is favored locality. 1t might be called
a genuine cows paradise. Thousands of
acres are open for them, and your Scran-
ton cows, if you have any would turn
green with envy TO see our happy animals
roaming, unconfned, over these hills.
Nearly everybody keeps one or two COWS
Those who live on Sibley company ground
who are not satisfied with a half-acre
garden can fence in more. never knew
the company to object. While all the
world seems out of joint we are here
comparatively well Off.
Caspar Weissenfluh.
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SIX ATTAIN THE HONOR GRADE.
Appointments for Commencement
Made by Bafayctte's President.

Appointments for Commencement
Made by Bafayctte's President.
The senior class in Lafayette college,
numbering fifty-three members, receiv-
ed their appointments for commence
ment Tuesday morning in the college
chapel. President Warfield announced
that six attained the Honor Grade"
and will pronounce honorary orations
on June 23. viz:
w. ID. Dryden, Forest City, classical
grafton.
A. Fl. Fuller, Camptown, scientific
grafton.
w. L. Kinter, Chambersburg, valedic-
tory.
Elmer Schuyler, High Bridge, N. j.,
mathematical grafton.
Charles NJ. Sciple, Easton, philosoph-
ical Grafton.
George s. Ward, Easton, Latin salu-
tatory.
Fifteen others, next highest in study,
were appointed to deliver orations viz
S. NJ. Bishop, Greencastle; J. S. Black,
Towanda; II. D. Bloombergh, Easton;
w. II. Earnest, HummeIlstown; w. Fl.
Fellows, Scranton; S. D. Hartline,
Philadelphia; N. NJ. Hench, Altoona /;
f. Il. Kleinhans, South Easton; H. A.
Nyc, Scranton; w. L. Phillips, Down
ingtOWn; f.. F Reimer Easton; w. w.
Seibert, Easton; S. w. Swing, Coates
Vile; Il. p. Tyler, Easton; II. zeiser,
WapwallOpen.
OF the above. Messrs. Bishop, Eel
lows Fuller, Hench, Kleinhans, Swing
and Tyler represent the technical cours
es; Mr.. Schuyler the general scientific
and the remainder the classical line of
studies. The class is one of excellent
scholarship, and contains many who
have every prospect of making their
mark in life. Twelve will study for the
ministry Walter S. Bevan, of Scran-
ton, is also a member of the class.
They left today to hold a farewell
banquet at the Hotel Savoy, in New
York, tonight. Their class officers are
II. ID. Bloombergh, president; c. X.
Derr, vice president: c. f. Neimyer,
of Dunmore, secretary; w. II. Fellows,
treasurer, and S. NJ. Bishop, marshal.
Monday, June 81 will be senior class
and Bauer's band, of this city, will fur
nish the music for the campus exer-
cises which begin at p. m. Wednes-
day, June %, will be commencement
daV
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GREEN RIDGE.


The regular monthly business meet
ing OF the Young Peoples Society of
Christian Endeavor of the Presbyte-
rian church was held Tuesday evening"
when the following officers were elect
ed: President, ]. r. Hangi; vice presi-
dent Miss Minnie Wade; secretary,
Harry Kinsley; treasurer, Alfred It.
Hunt.
The Beatrice Rebekah lodge, No. 20,
Independent Order of odd Fellows,
Will meet at their rooms on Dickson
avenue tomorrow evening when they
will hold an installation of officers. All
members are requested to be present.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Brown, of Sam
derson avenue, went to Williamsport,
yesterday to attend the wedding of
Mrs. Browns nephew, Richard Scott.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. II. Brown, of West
Pittston, spent the fore part of the
week with A. c. Learn, of Delaware
street.
Mrs. F. w. Mock, of Dickson ave-
nue., who has been spending a week at
Danville. returned home yesterday.
The Ladies' Aid society of the Pres
byterian church will serve an excellent
supper in the church parlors this even
ing from to 8 o'clock. Admission will
be 25 cents.
Peter Clark, of Olean, N. Y, is the
guest of his brother, Rockwell Gorton,
of Delaware street.
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SOUTH SIDE.

The 6-year-old son of Mr.. and Mrs
! Edwards, of Cedar avenue, is seriously
| i'll.
Electric City council, No. 1541, Royal
| Arcanum. met at their hall on Cedar
avenue last evening with twenty mem
bers in attendance. The regular order
| of business was transacted and two
propositions for membership were re-
ceived. Brother Vorhis, of Lackawan-
ma conclave, visited the brothers and
produced the plate cut of the officers
that will take up part of his souvenir
programme for Arcanum day One
hundred copies were ordered to be dis
tributed among the friends of the mem
bers. Brother Hewitt moved that a
vote of thanks on the part of the OFF,
GERS of Electric City conclave be ex-
tended to Lackawanna conclave for
the manner in which they were enter
tanned.
1t would be wise plan for the
Twentieth ward representatives in
council to see that the residents of tow
er hill received one or two lights in
the vicinity of Connells park.
The residents of the Twentieth ward
would like to know of the postoflice
petition for a 10 o'clock collection. Do
not pigeon hole it.
A surprise party was rendered Joe
Tobin on his twenty-first birthday at
the home of his parents on Pittston
avenue, Saturday evening. John A.
Ward made a brief presentation speech
on behalf of his parents and present
ed him with a handsome gold watch.
Refreshments were served Among
those present were: j. a. Ward, NJ. J.
McCue, Thomas Mahon, Edward Ken
ny, Michael Barrett. Joseph Tobin, Will
liam Tobin, Richard O'Donnel, Michael
Burns, Michael Reilly, James Lavelle,
John OBoyle and Patrick Langan.
The st. Aloysius held their regular
meeting last evening, after which
literary and musical entertainment was
given.
Martin Clifford, of Prospect avenue,
and Locust street has erected an addi-
tion to his residence.
T.. j. Deckert, of Locust street, is suf-
fering from rheumatism at his home.
Contractor Philip Myers is laying the
sewer from the proposed new school
building of the Twentieth ward.
The Heptasophs met in their hall on
Alder street last night and initiated
five new members, after which a royal
good time was had.
James Connell lodge, No 10, held
their regular meeting at their hall,
corner Cedar avenue and Willow street
last evening.
A valuable dog, owned by Thomas
Griffiths, of Stone avenue. died Tues
day. 1t was a great favorite with the
children who followed it to the grave
where Mr.. GrifIiths buried it and placed
flowers on the new made mound.
Division No. %, Ancient order of
Hibernians, vii! hold a special meet
ing this evening at 7.3O o'clock Every
member is requested TO be present.
We laundry stiff collars with soft
button holes. Crystal Laundry. ~
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A GREAT REMEDY.
For Sufferers from piles.

DR.. Redmond, a specialist in the
study and treatment of Piles and rectal
diseases, recently stated that the Pyra-
mid Pile Cure, the new discovery for
the cure of piles, was the most re-
markable remedy he had ever seen or
tried in one respect; and that was, the
instant relief experienced in all cases,
no matter how severe, from the mo-
ment the remedy was applied: this was
the more surprising TO him, because
ne had carefully analysed the prepara-
tion and no trace of opium, cocaine OF
similar poison could be detected.
Physicians look with great favor
upon the Pyramid Pile Cure, because II
10 rapidly taking the place of surgical
operations and because 1t is so simple
so easily applied and contains no min
eral or other poisons so commonly used
in pile cures.
DR.. Esterbrook reports that the Py-
ramid Pile Cure not only cures the
various forms of Piles, but never fails
to give immediate relief on the first
application. no matter how severe the
pain or discomfort may be.
People who have suffered from piles
for years are often astonished at the
instant relief experienced from the first
application. Another important ad-
vantage is the fact that anyone can
use the remedy without detention from
business or interference with daily oc-
cupation. Sold by druggists at SO
cents per package.
Send for Free book on cause and
cure Of piles.
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West Side and Gity Suburban

Bald Mount, an informal reception at
their hall on South Main avenue. A
good time is expected as No 17S is ia
nous for its hospitality. An elaborate
programme has been prepared.
This evening after the regular meet
ing the Robert Morris lodge will tender
the eisteddfod committee a reception.
An interesting programme has been
prepared, of which singing and speech
making will be its features. The final
report Of the committee will be read.
Alderman j. p. Kelly yesterday per-
formed his first marriage ceremony.
He united John Mcneil and Miss Pris-
ella Norris.
The Sloan and Hampton mines em-
ployes will be paid today by the Della
ware, Lackawanna and Western COM
pny.
The former members of the w.
Bromley Williams division. No. AZ, Uni
formed Rank, Knights of Pythias, will
please meet in Masonic hall. North
Main avenue, tomorrow evening. 1t is
desired by Captain John II. Lewis that
the division get into line for the COM
ing encamDment to be held here in
August neNt
William Savage, of the Continental,
who was committed to Jail by Alder
man Kelly last Monday in default Of
payment of costs, settled yesterday and
was released. Savage was arrested
upon charge of assault and battery"
preferred by John Kopick, also of the
Continental.
Antonio Martino, of Scranton street,
preferred charges against Peter Chi
cola, of West Lackawanna avenue,
last evening before Alderman Kelly.
The charges We're "defrauding" and
obtaining money by false pretense. ;"
No evidence was adduced at the hear
ing sufficiently to hold Chicola and he
was discharged.
DIR. E. Y. Harrison, Dentist Mears
Hall. 113 S. Main avenue ~
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PECKVILLE.


Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Shone, William
Hill and William Johns will all leave
today to visit the homes of their child
hood in England
The wedding of IGlmar Swingle and
Miss Eta Moyle at the ELM Park
church yesterday was largely attend
ed.
Strayed from the premises of John j.
Greening on Hickory street, last Tues
day morning, a bay horse about years
old with a split in the left ear. A re-
ward will be paid for informing the
owner or returning the same to the
above named.
Mrs. NJ. S. Shaffer, of Wilkes Barre,
and Miss Bertha Kizer of Kizertown,
have returned home after visiting their
sister, Mrs. Frank Peck.
The funeral services over the remains
of the late Mrs. George Dandow, who
died at Winton last Tuesday, Will be
held at the Methodist church this af-
ternoon at o'clock. Interment will be
made in Prospect cemetery.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ross, bride and groom
from Scranton, accompanied by their
bridesmaid and best man, took dinner
at the Harrison house here yesterday.
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liable to be paid at any time by the
board. May 81, last, Van Loon con-
fessed judgment in favor of his mother,
Jane Van Loon, of Plymouth, for 1000.
This Mr.. Tenant believes is an indi-
cation that Van Loon does not intend
to pay him out of the next estimate
and that he is bent on preventing him
from collecting it.
Judge Gunster granted a rule on the
defendant to show cause why an in
junction should not issue restraining
Van Loon from receiving and the school
board officers from paying the $4,000
in question or any part of it until Ten
nants claim is passed upon.
The rule was granted at $50 o'clock
and at 6 o'clock Deputy Sheriff j. r.
Ferber FASTENED to Old Forge to serve
it, the plaintiff desiring to prevent the
possibility of the defendants hearing
of the action of court and springing a
special meeting to pay Van Loon.
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PROVIDENCE.

While Joseph Stouter, a lad residing
at Chinchilla, was enjoying a bicycle
ride yesterday, he was accosted 10y two
men in carriage. They began talking
to him in 4 confidential manner and
during the brief conversation that
passed between them Stouter was sud
denly felled to the ground by blow
from one of the nIar and before he
was aware of what had taken place
they were driving away at breakneck
speed with his bicycle in their posses
sion. He gave chase but was soon cut
distanced. Luckily he met n farmer
with team and succeeded in inducing
the farmer to aid him in recovering his
wheel. They ovar,uok the men near
Kelly's hotel on West Market street
and the bov proceeded to Alderman
Roberts office where he swore out a
warrant for the arrest of the men. 1t
was placed in the kands Gf a consta- =
ble and the men were easily captured
and taken before the alderman for a
hearing. When arraigneI :hey gave
their names as George and Charles
Beird. They bad no excuse to offer
concerning their conduct, lnerrly claim
ng that they We're under the innuenC q
OF liquor when the act was committed.
They expressed repentance and Stouter
agreed to settle the case.
y surprise Iarty was rendered Miss
Annie Williams last evening at her
home on Brick avenue A large num-
Der of young people were present and Il
most enjoyable time was hal by all.
Dr. w. w. Jenkins OF Ieckgille, call
ed on friends here yesterday.
Last evening PatricK McIIale entered
Clark's hotel on West MARKET street,
and being under the influence Of lluuor
began making things lively for the
inmates. He was subdued by the bar
tender and was used up pretty badly.
He was afterward arrested by an officer
and viii be given a hearing today
Joseph Bartl was arraigned before
Alderman Roberts last evening accused
of committing perjury William Mick
atos appeared as prosecutor. Bartl
was asked to furnish $500 and being un-
able to do so was committed to the
county Jail.
Born, to Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Rich
ards a son.
George Davis and A. +. O'Boyle have
returned from a fishing trip spent at
Lake Henry
Miss Il. Maxwell, who has been on
a prolonged visit with relatives at New
York, returned home yesterday.
Miss Hattie Mason, of Jermyn, is the
guest Of Miss Minnie Owens, of North
Main avenue.
Miss Alice Gillespie, of Durkin street,
returned yesterday from Wilkes Barre.
John Robinson, of Spring street, Is
visiting friends in Olyphant.
general rehearsal will be held to-
night i'm Winton's hall on Wayne ave-
rue, by the children of the Welsh
Baptist Sunday school in preparation
of Children's day celebration. All 9TH
er people who expect to take part in
the exercises are earnestly requested
to attend.
The funeral of Mrs. Thomas McCor-
mick will take place this morning at .
o'clock from her home on Oak street.
The funeral cortege viii move to the
Holy Rosary church where a high mass
of requiem viii be celebrated Intel
ment viii be made in ts5de PARK Cath
Ollie cemetery.
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OLD FORGE HIGH SCHOOL AGAIN.
Contractor Van Loon and the School
Board Enjoined.

That new high school in Old Forge
1t would seem, is bound TO have it's
erection duly and generously recorded
in the archives of the Iackawanna
courts.
1t was responsible for another iniunc-
tion yesterday. Louis Il. Tenant, a.
lumber dealer of Plymouth,is the plain
tiff and the defendants are Ziba Van
Loon, the contractor, who is erecting
the school; the school district of Old
Forge, William Repp, president Of the
school board and Henry Russell, its
treasurer.
Mr.. Tenant, through his attorneys,
Watson, Diehl, Hall & Kemmerer, al
legged in petition to Judge Gunster.
that he furnished 81, 3S6.07 worth of the
lumber which went inio the school, but
never received a cent in payment, al
though Contractor Van Loon has been
paid $500 in partial estimates. An
other estimate of $4,000 is due and is
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-06-03
FIRE TO BRIGHTEN BOYS.
This Was Done More EflectuaIly Than
Had Been Anticipated.

A mild sensation was caused yester-
day evening about 6.30 by the firing off
Of gun on South Sumner avenue near
The house occupied by Mr.. Davis. 1t
seems that this gentleman has been
annoyed by mischievous urchins and to
prevent further annoyance he fired a
shot gun loaded with blank shell
toward the ground when the boys app
peared.
All would have gone well if the flying
wad used to pack the gun had not
glanced and struck Robert Reynolds,
son of Thomas Reynolds. 1t struck
the boy, who was standing nearby
with some playmates, on the right Les
just above the knee-cap, leaving a
bruise.
The little fellow was frightened for
q moment, thinking he had been shot.
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VILE CHARGE AGAINST DANIELS.
Arrested at the Instance of Miss An
ME Stephin.

Morris Daniels, young man, was
held in $500 bail by Alderman Millar
last night on a charge of assault and
battery with intent to criminally as
sault Miss Annie Stophin, a 20-year-old
Polish girl In default of bail Daniels
was sent to the county Jail.
The assault was committed at 1890
o'clock Saturday night in a house in
Raymond court. where the young girl
is employed as a domestic. Her clothes
were badly torn.
The girl has been in America but
two weeks and can speak only a few
words of English
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CHILDREN'S MATINEE.

About $50 children enjoyed them
selves at a matinee given in Mears' hall
yesterday afternoon by John f. Mccoy
and his sister Miss Mary Mccoy.
There was no regularly arranged pro-
gramme. Mr.. Mccoy used only such
parts. of their large repertoire as would
interest the young people Each played
the accompaniments to the others sing
ing and tFere also played ducts. This
evening a very fine programme will
be rendered by these two who are
known as the Blind Musicians"
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LONG ISLAND CLAM BAKE

James f. Doyle, formerly chief clerk
at the Lackawanna Valley House and
st. Charles Hotel, has assumed posses
sion of the Cosmopolitan Hotel on
West Lackawanna avenue lately con-
Quoted by Cummings Bros. and f. NJ
Amsbry. Mr.. Doyle will signalize his
possession of the place by an old fash
ioned Long Island Clam bake tomor-
row afternoon and evening The new
proprietor has for year conducted
Fairchil1's MOTEL at lIammondsport, ~
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SEIZURE WAS IRREGULAR.
Isaac GersOn Seeks to Recover S5, 900
from John Jermyn and Mr.. Jones.

Isaac Gerson, through Attorney
Nathan Vidaver; yesterday instituted
damage suit for $1,000 against John
Jermyn and Constable Timothy Jones'
1t is charged that the defendants
June 27, 1896, seized goods at the de-
dendants store, 421 Lackawanna ave-
nue., amounting to $1,15O, and still hold
them. The allegation is that the seiz-
ure which was for rent was irregular.
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Midsummer Suit Novelties
Crash Suits

f.,-.Come In Idneu grounds. Cadet
", Bldes, Pale Sea Greens, Shot Reds,
etc. Some have blazer jackets, Sc
verely plain in finish, yet as care
fully tailored as IL they We're made
of the most expensive fabric pro-
III" durable. Others are rich in appli-
&duelembroideries with harmonious
tinsertings. Not few styles are
shown in exquisite braided effects,
while some have the light airy look
ing full cut sailor collar that is al
o. ways suggestive of sea breezes and
the oceans beach.
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Rheumatism Cured in a Day.

MYSTIC CURE" for rheumatism
and Neuralgia radically cures in 1 to
days. It's action upon the system is
remarkable and mysterious. 1t re-
moves at once the cause and the disease
Immediately disappears. The first dose
greatly benefits, rs cents. Sold by Carl
Lorenz druggist, AIS Lackawanna ave,
Scranton. ."
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Silk Waists

Some late seasons novelties have
Just come to hand in black and
white, blue and white, green and
white small'checks, also some high
colored plaids of more than ordin-
airy elegance. Some are lined, 9th
ers unlined, for hot weather COM
fort, Ask to see them.
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OBITUARY..

An infant daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
George Eckert, of Penobscot, died on
Monday at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
John Dougher, of the West Side, Avoca.
Interment was made in st. Mary's cem-
etery yesterday afternoon.
William II. Johnston, for many years
employed at Bannon's hotel, Penn ave-
nue. and Linden street died yesterday at
his home, 723 South Irving avenue. He
had been i'll three weeks, was 29 years
old, and had been married only eleven
months. He is survived by his father and
mother Mr.. and Mrs. Malcolm Johnston,
and the following sisters and brothers:
Mary, Matilda, Anthony, James and John
Johnston, and Mrs. Joseph Devers. The
funeral will be held tomorrow morning
A mass of requiem will be sung in St.
Peters cathedral at $50 o'clock.
Michael Nealon. of Prospect avenue
died Wednesday morning at o'clock
The funeral will take place at $50 to-
morrow morning. Interment will be made
in Hyde Park Catholic cemetery.
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NOTARY PUBLIC.

r. @. MORGAN e. SON. NoTARIEs
Public, Real Estate, Foreign Exchange
and Ocean Ticket Agents Rents col
lected. Prompt monthly settlements.
Ofiice 1104 Jackson street, over Mus
graves drug store.
HARRIET ]. DAVIS, FLORIST. Gut
flowers and funeral designs a speciality;
lO4 South Main avenue; two doors from
Jackson street.
SECOND HAND FURNITURE-Cash for
anything you have to sell. Furniture,
Stoves, Tools, etc. Call and see the
stock OF j. G. King, 701 TO 709 West Lack
awanna avenue.
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Linen Suits

t.Are much lighter in weight and be-
ing of a duh. smooth finish pos
Nsess beauty all their own. Wo-
men of quite refined tastes are sure
to like them, and as the styles are
especially adapted TO materials, the
happiest results imaginable have
been realized.
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Duck Suits

in pure white will also be worn by
young ladies. Simplicity is their
leading characteristic and the dain-
tiness of their get-up is simply
charming.