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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-02-02
NJ
AND
MAYFIELD

Yesterday William II. Alporth. rep
resenting the Automatic Telephone
Service company, of Buffalo, was in
town calling on the business men in
relation to organizing local telephone
exchange. In conversation he said his
company required no cash or stock
bonus from the local companies, the
royalty being the sole consideration.
The switches of the telephone are 50
arranged on the board that each one
can be placed in electrical contact with
every other one, in turn, at the will Of
the speaker; thus the facility of inter-
communication direct and nstantane-
Gus, is secured and placed under indi
Vidual control, and is not subject to
the inattention and irritation of opera
tors in the central Office. BY this
method interruption or disconnection
during conversations would he impos
sible and then. again, there is absolute
secrecy of conversation. at times so
essential to business men as well as
in private life.
In yesterdays issue of The Tribune
an item was published stating that
Andrew Lindsay had secured Il pen
sion of $S7 per month, which should
have read SIS per month.
Justice of the Peace G.. T.. Helmes
has given judgment in favor of Frank
NJ. t1tt against Michael MCHale for
$25 and costs. This case was tried ON
Friday evening last in the 'souire's
office. 1t centered upon a prOmissory
note given to the Sprague Collecting
agency, and then sold to Frank NJ. UT
for a valuable consideration. The note
was given May Z, 1896, for six months
after date.
Mrs. John Henry is expected home
today. She has been in hospital at
Philadelphia for several months re-
ceiving medical treatment, and is now
fully recovered.
Two more cases of diphtheria have
been reported to the board of health.
one is Lee, son of Mr. and Mrs. David
Smith, of Fourth street, and the other
is a son of Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas
Hooking, of Second street.
The changing owners of the Jermyn
Milling company may mean the
changing of help employed in and
about the mill. From present outlook,
though, they will be retained for a
time at least In the present salesman,
Calvin Vail, they have Il man who is
trade, and it would be a great help
to Freas & Son if they can retain his
services Mr.. Vail has the honor, If
that is the proper term, of conveying
the first load of feed from the mill,
and has been in the feed and grain
business ever since. covering a period
of about twenty four years. and is
highly respected by all with whom he
comes in contact.
Masters Fred and Harry Wilson, of
Rendham, spent Sunday with Eddie
Carter, on Second street.
Mrs. Meehan and son spent yester-
day in Scranton.
John f. Nicholson, - South Main
street was a Scranton visitor yester-
day.
Mrs. Felterman and daughter, of
Wyoming, We're visitors in Jermyn on
Sunday.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-02-02
TAYLOR.

This morning the funeral of Mrs Az
on Evans, of Pond street, will occur
Funeral services will be conducted at
the house. Rev. 1vor Thomas will Of
nclate. The funeral cortege will be
conveyed to Plymouth on the 11.30 a.
m. train on the Delaware, Lackawan-
ma and Western railroad for interment
Rev. l.. r. Foster, of Auburn Theo-
logical seminary, preached at the
morning service in the Presbyterian
church on Sunday, and in the evening
die occupied the pulpit at the Sumner
Avenue Presbyterian church, Hyde
Park. Rev. Foster is candidate for
the vacant pulpit of the united
churches.
When have the fire plugs on the
streets of our borough been examined? Il?
1t would be a serious matter If there
should be a fire in town to find them
frozen up. ..
The employees of the Archibald col
liery received their monthly earnings
for January yesterday.
Thomas Jones, of Hyde Park, was
a caller on Taylor friends Sunday eve
ming.
Mrs. William Thomas and Mrs. John
Hall, of South Scranton visited friends
in this town on Sunday.
The funeral services over the re-
mains of the late John Messitt of
North Taylor whose death occurred
on Friday last after a lingering ill
ness, took place yesterday morning at
$50 o'clock and was largely attended
a high mass of requiem was celebrat-
ed at the st. Joseph's church. Inter-
ment was made at the Minooka Catho-
lie cemetery.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-02-02
NICHOLSON.

A musical entertainment was given
at Hallstead, Pa, last evening by the
Railroad Young Mems Christian asso-
citation. Several of our talented ones
were engaged to assist. They We're Miss
Susie Black, soprano; Miss Grace War
ner, contralto; Ellis Bond, basso; Err
nest Weaver, tenor; w. E. Titus. cornet
soloist; Miss Genevieve Bacon, piano So
loist; Miss Vida Johnson, accOmpanist:
Mrs, w. E. Titus, chaperon.
Rev. Dwight Waterbury being out of
town last Sunday, the Rev. Mr.. Muir
dock, of Tunkhannock, occupied the
pulpit at the Presbyterian church in
the morning. In the evening the month
ly union services We're held in the Meth
odist church.
The Young Peoples Christian union
of the Universalist church held their
service at their room in the opera house
in the evening. The exercises consisted
the pastor, followed by prayer by
the pastor followed by prayer
by members. Two sacred solos We're
rendered by Ralph d. Williams A very
interesting paper was read by Editor
j. l.. Tiffany; also Il selection by Mrs
E. l.. Bacon. After which a short time
was occupied in speaking. The union
expect quite large delegation of their
members will attend the Susquehanna
association convention to be held in
Scranton ON the 20th and 2lst inst.
M X. Walker has moved from the
Wells block to his fathers residence in
Walnut park.
Miss Margaret Gibbs, of Scranton
was the guest of Miss Genevieye Bacon
over Sunday,
Benjamin F.. Pedrick moved his fam
lily to Dalton on Monday.
Some time during last Friday night
burglars entered the postofice in this
place by prying open the front door
Postmaster Wilcox says all he missed
was a small sack containing a few cop
pers and nickles and few cigars The
safe was unlocked and tagged, with di-
reCtions how to open the door. Some
of the inner cabinet drawers We're
broken to get into as they We're locked
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-02-02
TOWANDA.

The statue of the goddess of liberty
has been placed on the new court
house.
BOrn-To Mr. and Mrs. Louis Hart
ley, Jan. 2S a daughter.
At the sheriff's sale Saturday NJ.
Henleman's jewelry store was sold to
William Maxwell esq, and Hendel-
man & Co.'S dry goods store has been
purchased by w. f. Little. esq. Exc
cutions to the amount of $4,000 had
been entered.
The Daniel Blackman estate in Pike
township was sold Saturday at or
phans' court sale to G. +. Moore, of lie
Raysville.
The Lillian Kennedy company in the
"DeaconS Daughter is billed for
Hale's opera house Wednesday even
ing.
Editor Mac Ward, of the Braintrim
Messenger, was in town Saturday, be-
ing in attendance at the organization
of tri-county editorial association.
Mac is turning out one of the best To-
Gals in this part of the state, and de-
serves the hearty support of his towns
people.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-02-02
MANSFlELD.

The work of the last half of the year
was begun last week with all indica-
tions favorable to a successful termi-
nation in June.
Rev. Francis McFetrich, the popular
rector of the Episcopal church, has
departed for Reading to take up his
labors in a larger field.
The lady students boarding or liv-
ing at distance have organized
literary society to meet each Satur-
day afternoon.
Owing to an error on the part of the
bureau, Mr.. Remnants lecture on The
Siberian Convict Mines" has been
postponed until some evening in March.
An interesting institute was held by
the farmers of this county in Pitts
hall, this borough, Friday and Satur-
day. Various subjects of an agrarian
nature were discussed by the farmers
of this vicinity and by noted state
agricuturists. Among the latter were
Professor F. w. Mccormick, State
college, and Colonel j. A. Woodward
state experimental station, Howard
Center county. The latter gentleman
was of fine presence and forceful
speaker. His address on "Fertilizers'
was interesting, logical and edifying.
Saturday evening an educational ses-
sion was held in the Baptist church
DR.. AlbrO in his usual effective and
pithy style discussed the question:
should We Have Graded Schools in
the Country" Professor LOngstreet
followed in an able talk on the same
subject. The session closed with an
address by Professor Mccormick, of
State college, on Farmers Reading
Course These institutes are con-
Quoted by the state, good literature is
distributed and all is of great value
to the farmer, 1t is a very forcible
argument against the clamor that the
state is doing nothing to help the poor
man.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-02-02
GLENBURN.

Stanley Jadwin, of Brooklyn, n. Y,
is visiting relatives here.
w. 5. Palmer is harvesting a fine
quality of ice.
William Atherton and Bert Griffin
made a very successful fishing trip
to Windfall pond last Saturday,
Mrs. j. w Moore is making a short
stay with the widow of the late Rich
ard T. Edwards, on Academy street,
Hyde Park.
a whitehall caucus was held last
week at school No. l to nominate Off
GERS for the coming borough election.
Justice Hall and Constable White
fought together in the late war, and
they still persist in fighting for good
local government They nominated Of
ticers to fill all vacancies at the spring
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-02-02

fred Reynolds, of the West End, has
returned to her home in Scranton.
A. f. Kizer spent Sunday with rela
tiNes at Wilkes Barre.
Mrs. A. II. Jenkins of the West End,
is entertaining her niece, Miss Bessie
Webster, of South Canaan.
Miss Nettie Collins, of kizers, is Wis
iting at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer
Kennedy, on Hickory street.
Miss Rose Bray and Miss Levica
Hendricks spent Sunday with friends
at Jermyn.
Mr.. and Mrs Clarence Williams, Mr..
and Mrs. Horace Menner and Mr. and
Mrs. William Warfield will leave this
morning for a visit with relatives at
Beach Lake.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-02-02
RECEPTION AND PROFESSION.
Bishop O'IHara at ST. Rose Convent
This Afternoon,

Bishap O'Hara, of Scranton, will Of
flcate this afternoon when there will be
held the ceremony of a reception and
profession at the chapel of st. Rose con-
vent at 8 o'clock. A large number of
the clergy from the diocese will be pres
ent.
Five young ladies will receive the holy
habit, and eight young ladies will make
their final profession and receive the
black veil.
Today being the feast of the purilica-
tion of the Blessed Virgin, the altar will
be beautifully decorated.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-02-02

Rev. T. e. Jepson preached two SER
mons especially adapted to prepare the
way for the evangelistic services
which will shortly be held at the Tab
ernacle. In the evening Mrs. Matte
Hughes-BroWn rendered a solo with
fine effect. She posses a contralto
voice of rare quality. Her enuncia-
tion is very pleasing. Unusually large
audiences Joined il, the impressive SER
vices
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-02-02
1.-THE BABY Is Cutting Teeth.

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup has
been used for over fifty years by mil
lions of mothers for their children
while teething, with perfect success It
soothes the child, softens the gums,
allays all pain, cures wind collie and Is
the best remedy for diarrhoea. Scld
by druggists in every part of the world
Be sure and call for Mrs. Winslow's
Soothing Syrup" and take no other
kind. Twenty-Five cents a bottle. 80
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-02-02
EVANGELIST WALKERS WORK.
An Immense Congregation Hears the
Preacher at the NJ. T.. Church.

A crowded congregation filled the
Methodist church and the Sunday
school rooms on Sunday evening to
hear Evangelist Walker, who has been
engaged to hold series of revival SER
vices.
His discourse was very earnest and
practical. He will be assisted in these
services by a large well trained choir.
The music at the opening services
was especially appropriate, Much in
terest has been awakened by this new
effort,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-02-02
CARB0NDALE,

tReaders will please note that advertise
ments, orders for job work, and items Tor
publication left at the establishment of
Shannon & Co., newsdealers, North Main
street will receive prompt attention. Oh
flee open from a. m. to 10 p. M
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-02-02

election, but a number of citizens We're
dissatisfied with their selections and
called another caucus and nominated
an Independent ticket.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1897-09-04
SHERIFF SALE.
Jackson Bokenfohr vs.. Pierce & Co.

jackson Bokenfohr We. Pierce & Co.
Fourth Judicial District Court, Grant
Parish, Louisiana.
BY virtue OF writ Of attachment and
an order or seizure and sale issued out OF
the honorable Fourth Judicial District
court, in the above entitled suit, and to
me directed, have seized and will offer
for sale at public cutlery, to the last and
highest bidder at the vacant store on the
Nash block, opposite the court house In
the town of Colfax, La, between legal
hours, on
SATURDAY, September IL. 1897.
and continuing from day to-day until sold.
the balance OF the stock of goods of
Pierce u Co., which failed t. sell at Pol
lock, La, on the 7th OF August, consist
ing of groceries, dry goods, clothing.
glass and tinware, etc, as per inventory
on file in this suit.
Ferns of sale-Twelve months credit
to be sold for what they will bring. pur.
chasers, to execute bond with solvent
surety living in the parish, said bond to
draw 8 per cent interest from date. but
purchasers will have the right 10 pay cash
II they prefer to do so.
c. ID. KEMP,
Sheriff of Grant Parish.
August u, 1897.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1897-09-04
CONSTABLE SALE.

Second Justice Court, Parish of Grant.
State Of Louisiana.
V. Granchampt, administrators, vs.. G. g.
Fletcher and Louis Futrell.
By virtue of writ Of Fl. ia. issued out
of the Hon. L. L. MERGERS second Justice
court in and for ward two, Grant parish,
La, and to me directed will offer for
sale in front of the Office of Said l.. l..
Mercer in ward two, Grant parish. La,
between the hours prescribed by law for
judicial sales on
SATURDAY, Sept. Is, 1897,
the following described property seized
as the property Of Louis Futrell:
The NEZ of SCI and SCI of NEL
of Sec. SO. TIP. Z N, raw. La. meridian.
containing 80 acres, more or less. togeth-
er with all buildings and improvements
thereon.
Terms of sale-Twelve months credit.
purchasers to execute bond with solvent
surety living in the parish, said bond to
draw 8 per cent interest from date and
pay cash for all costs.
JOHN B. LACOUR.
Constable End ward, Grant parish.
Sept. 8, 1897. :
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1897-09-04

Mr.. Phil Hebert came into our Office
last Saturday and demanded the author
OF the communication relative to the at
tack on Mercer. claiming that some in
justice had been done him. He did not
deny being very drunk at the time and
taking part in the outrage, and admitted
striking the man with jug. but denies
that the attack was as wanton and I'M
provoked as stated. We gave him the
name OF the author. but, from bis own
admissions, do not see that he has much
to complain about.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1897-09-04
SHERIFF. SALE.
A. Lehman & Co. VS.. C. A. piersop

A. Lehman & Co. VS.. c. A. Pierson.
State of Louisiana. Parish of Grant, 4th
Dist. Court. No.
BY virtue of an order of seizure and
sale issued out of the honorable 4th Jul
dicial District Court in the above enti-
tied and numbered suit and to me direct
ed, I have seized and will offer for sale at
public cutlery at the front door of the
court house in Colfax, La, between the
hours prescribed by law on
SATURDAY, Sept. IL, 1897,
the following, seized as the property of
the defendant, to-wit:
The southeast quarter Of the southeast
quarter of sec %, z north, range 3.
west, containing forty acres, more or
less, together with all improvements
thereon or thereto appurtaining.
Terms OF sale--Twelve months credit.
purchasers to execute bond with solvent
surety living in the parish, said bond to
draw per cent interest from date and
cash Tor all costs. G. ID. KEMP,
Sheriff Of Grant Parish.
Colfax La, Aug. %, 1897.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1897-09-04

NcIt4HC CuI0S lu0OU18s
Sleeplessness, fear Of imagin-
ary danger or disaster, worry and
trouble over Insignificant trihes, irri-
tablcness, loss Of strength and vigor;
each or all indicate nervous prostra-
lion, which can be prevented or cured
by Dr.. Niles Nervine.
That ominous dead pain at the base
Of the brain, those frequent recurring
attacks Of headache, nausea, dyspep-
STA; nay BE permanently cured il Dr..
Miles Eeryine is taken. It restores
deraI sed nerve centers Of the brain to
their normal condition, builds up the
exhausted wcra-out rerye tissue, gives
siren eth, brings good health and
clearheaaeinces.
WON. ". II. ANDERSON, Cedar
- Keys, Fla, writes JUNE Is, '96:
- Il take great pleasure in add
ing my tribute to the merit of DR..
Miles great remedy, Restorative
Nervine. Two years ago had a Sc
we're attack Of LaGrippe; my recovery
was slow, and 1 was left In a very
weak, Frustrated condition. Ny ner-
vous system seemed completely broken
up. I suffered for months with in
somnia, unable to sleep day or night,
though utterly worn out for want of
Sleep. fall off in weight from 11S IN
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1897-09-04

The house Of "Shoat" or Sherman Nc
Kinney, colored man living on Mrs.
Calhoun's place, was destroyed by fire
last Wednesday afternoon. Nobody but
children were at home when the fire was
discovered, the grown people being il
the field picking cotton at the time, and
everything in the house was burned up.
The citizens of Colfax subscribed fund
to help the unfortunate family.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1897-09-04

Two weeks ago Bush and Randolph. of
Paramount, had the CHsoNrcLE to print
them lot Of circular advertisements an
nouncing the bargains they had to offer
customers. They gave US their figures,
and left the style and arrangement to
our judgement. Two days ago Mr.. Bush
came into ouf Office and said our circu-
lars had brought them wonderful results
in the way OF trade, and that they want
ed to try the same announcement as a
newspaper advertisement, as they were
satisfied that it pays to use printers ink.
So you will now find their attractive list
OF bargains on our first page.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1897-09-04

The Ebeneazsr camp meeting near
Montgomery was attended by great
crowd this year, 1T being estimated that
something near two thousand we're pres
ent during the ten days. On last Sunday
it is thought 1900 people were on the
grounds to take in the closing exercises.
Great enthusiasm and religious zeal pre-
vailed, and nearly two hundred persons
are reported as protesting conversion and
sanctifcation.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1897-09-04

Business is beginning to revive on all
sides. and in order 10 meet the demands
Of the tunes the old reliable B. Turner,
Ut Pineville, has just got on his supply of
fall and winter goods. shoes, hats, cloth
ing, etc. Also full assortment of trunks
and furniture, and family and plantation
supplies, hardware. etc.. direct from the
best and cheapest markets. bought for
cash and shipped in car load lots in order
to give customers the closest margins.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1897-09-04
CONSTABLE SALE.
Second Justice Court, Parish of Grant,
State of Louisiana.

State Of Louisiana.
R. H. Wilmington VS.. I. c. Barron.
By virtue of writ of fl. ia. issued ont
of the Hon. Lee Wade's Second Justice
court in and for ward two, Grant parish,
La, and to me directed / will offer for
sale in front OF the Office of said Lee
Wade, in ward two, Grant parish, La,
between the hours prescribed by law for
judicial sales on
SATURDAY, Oct. 2, 1897,
the following described property, seized
as the property of the defendant, to-wit:
The southeast quarter OF the southeast
quarter, and the northeast quarter of the
southwest quarter of section Is, and the
south half OF the southeast quarter of
section %. township 8 north, range A
west, containing 160 acres of land more
or less, together with all improvements
thereon.
Terms of sale-.Cash with the benefit
of appraisement.
q. W. POLLARD,
Constable of ward two.
Aug. ~, 1897.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1897-09-04
CONSTABLE SALE.
Second Justice Court, Parrish Of Grant.
State Of Louisiana.

0sdso " A-oesoss
Robt. Aaron W. T. G. Barron.
BY virtue of writ Of f. IA. issued out
of the Hon. Lee Wade's Second Justice
court in and for ward tvo, Grant parish,
La, and to me directed / will ofer for
sale in front of the oG3ce Of sand Lee
Wade, in ward two, Grant parish, La,
between the hours prescribed by Law for
judicial sales, on
SATURDAY, Oct. q 1897.
the following described property. seized
as the property of the defendant to-wit:
The southeast quarter Of the southeast
quarter, aud the northeast quarter of tho
southwest quarter Of section Is, and the
south half of the southeast quarter of
section %, township s Dorth, range
west, containing LEO acres q land more
or less, together with all improvements
thereon.
Terms OF sale-Cssh with the benefit
OF appraisement.
E. w. POLLARD.
Constable Of ward two.
Aug, n, 1897.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1897-09-04

"Gentle Annie" still continues to war
BILE the praises of the mammoth stock and
splendid assortment of merchandise con-
stantly kept on hand by g. w. Bolton. OF
Pineville, La, who has lately received,
and has on the way large line of goods
direct from northern and eastern mar
kets He buys in carload lots, pays cash
for his goods. and is prepared to meet all
competition consistent with fair dealing.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1897-09-04
SUCCESSION SALE.
Fourth Judicial District Court, Perish
OF Grant, State of Louisiana.

Fourth Judicial District Court, Parish
OF Grant, State of Louisiana.
Succession of W. B. Buckelew, deceased.
By virtue Of commission issued out
OF and from the Fourth judicial District
Court and to me directed, in the above
entitled succession, will offer for sale at
public outcry, at the front door of the
Court House, in the town of Coifax.
Grant Parish, La, between the hours
prescribed by law, on
MONDAY, Sept. 6, 1897,
the notes and accounts as per inventory
IN above succession, except the notes
against Mis-. Alva Brannon.
Terms OF sale-Cash for not less than
two thirds of the appraisement.
NELLIE BUCKELEWz
Administrator.
This Aug. 21st, 1897.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1897-09-04

Now that silver has gone glimmering,
and bushel OF wheat can buy nearly
three ounces Of silver instead of one, Bro.
McC ormick of the town Talk, has been
knocked silly, and he family gasps, only
wait until we have a normal" crop Of
wheat Well, we'll; some folks can ex-
tract comfort from exceedingly dubious
sources.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1897-09-04

Meats, meal and -four are advancing
rapidly, but Bush & Randolph will sell
you best family -four at IS SO, bacon rib
7Xc. and Pearl meal 81 90. See New
Orleans quotations and note close figures.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1897-09-04

The steamer City Of Little Rock, on her
trip down last Wednesday took on 16
bales OF new cotton at Colfax, there be-
ing on the landing at the same time
other bales not ready for shipment.