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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-09-13
JACK SKELLY IN TOWN.
Here to Arrange for the Judge-Smith
Boxing Bout.

Jack Skelly, manager of the Ameri-
can Sporting club, reached here from
New York city on the $50 Delaware,
Lackawanna and Western train last
evening. He comes to complete ar
rangements for the glove contest be-
tween Jim Judge, of this city, and
Mysterious l3illy" Smith, of Boston.
Manager Skelly has succeeded in out
bidding all the other clubs in getting
the match and last night was receiving
the congratulations of many of the
clubs patrons and of Judges friends
who would nave been disappointed If
the bout had been booked elsewhere.
The best contest ever witnessed in
Scranton and one of the best decided
anywhere within a year is anticipated.
The men boz 20 rounds at 142 pounds
for the welterweight championship of
the world on Monday evening, Sept.
&c. at Music hall. The seats will be
reserved and may be secured in ad-
vance by those who wish to assure
themselves that they will not have to
occupy standing room.
The men box for a guarantee of
$1,000 and n side stake of the same
amount.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-09-13
IMPORTANT NOTICE.
North End Dental Association.

DIR. r. +. Taylor and DR.. II. s. Saun-
ders have formed a partnership with
offices at Green Ridge and Provi-
dence Square, where DR.. Tavlor has
been doing a phenomenally large
practice for the past five years. APP
pointments can be made in either Of
flee. DIR. Taylor can be consulted at
Green Ridge office, corner Green Ridge
street and Capouse avenue, ground
floor, between the hours of a. m. and
) p. M; balance of time, until p. m.,
at Providence office. The Providence
office will be under the management of
DR.. Fl. s. Saunders, lately associated
with the Eastern College, Philadelphia.
This will make the finest association of
dentists in Scranton. and will be par
ticularly iiattering to all North End
people, as we'll as many others of DR..
Taylor's patients, who come from the
central city and surrounding towns.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-09-13

to prevent the greatest convention in the
history of our association II you select
our city? And. Mr. President, when we
ask you to come to Scranton. we ask you
to come to city whose patriotism for old
glory, which proudly floats from every
house top is unquestoned. and whose gal.
liant sons to the number of three thousand
answered to the summons or our Illus
trious commander-in-chief, William Nc
Kiney, and went marching along TO ue-
fend "Thc star Spanglcd Banner" that
shall always "Wave over the land of the
free and the home of the brave" whose
loyal citizens have subscribed nearly two
millions to keep our colors flying.
Then, comrades, let your cry be "On
to Scranton in 1899, a place where wei
come ever smiles and farewell goes ont
sighing!'
The vote was: Scranton, 377; Balti-
more, PA; Chattanooga, 30. In 1899 the
convention will open in this city on the
first Monday of September Qabor Day.
with a parade that will be participated
in by about $500 postmen from New
York, Philadelphia, Newark. Jersey
City and other points in New York,
New Jersey and Pennsylvania.
1t is probable the convention will last
a week and will probably be attended
by about 200 delegates. on Sunday
next the letter carriers of Scranton
will hold n special meeting, at which
arrangements for the national conven-
ton will be discussed.
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LETTER OF ACCEPTANCE.
Written by DR.. ]. j. Roberts, Can
didate for Coroner.

DR.. ]. j. Roberts, the Republican
candidate for coroner, has sent the
following letter of acceptance to Major
Everett Warren, chairman of the re-
cent Republican county conventions:
Scranton, Pa, Sept. 10, 1898
Everett Warren, Esq, Chairman Repub-
lican County Convention.
Dear Sir: Your communication of Sep
tember 3, to hand informing me of my
nomination as candidate for coroner,
which took place at our recent county
convention held at the court house, on
the 3Oth day of August, 1895
l beg to state that l accept the nomi-
nation conferred upon me by that body
of representative Republicans and prom
ise YOU that l shall use all honorable
means in my power toward my election
and also the election of my colleagues.
/ further beg to thank all the mem
bers of the convention for the great
honor extended me- If elected, l shall try
TO perform the duties of the office to the
very best of my ability. l am
Very truly yours,
John j. Roberts, NJ. ID.
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lis ankle last Friday, was at the city hal
for few moments yesterday afternoon.
lie rode from his home i'm "a carriage and
was obliged to use Il cane and crutches
while entering and leaving the city build
ing. The effcrt was very painful to him
and 1t is not likely he will make another
attempt until he has nearly recovered
the use of his injured foot.
John A. Spencer, son of Rev. DR.. and
Mrs. David Spencer. formerly of Scran-
ton, and Miss Josephine II. Canavan were
married last week at the home of the
groom's parents at Morris, n. J. The
ceremony was performed by Dr. Spencer,
assisted by Rev. DIR. G.. II. ID. Critten-
ton, pastor of the church attended by the
bride. DIR. J. II. G. Hunter was best man.
The marriage was the one thousandth by
DIR. Spencer.
John II. Blackwocd, has signed a long
term contract to go ahead of the COM
pany of which Tim Murphy of "TeXas
Steer" fame is the star. Mr.. Murphy has
a new play this season. 1t is a romantic
political comedy called "The Carpet
baggcr," by Opie Read, the novelist, and
Frank S. piXley, of the Chicago Times
Herald Mr.. Murphy has a very congen-
ial role which was written to fit his pc
cular style of comedy work. Mr. Black
wood joins the company this week at
warren, InlS STATE.
Richard ID. Jordan, oldest son of
Thomas II. Jordan. of Scranton, former
ly postmaster at Parsons, will sail OCtc-
Der / for Rome, Italy. Mr. Jordan was
native of Parsons, where His home was
until the present year He was edu-
Gated in the public school of Parsons, and
latcr entered st. Michael's college, To-
ronto, Canada, where he graduated. Two
years ago he entered ST. Mary's semi
nary, Baltimore, Md, and this year fin
ished the philosophical course. Mr. Jor-
dan is a young man of unusual mental
power His college course was marked
| by many brilliant intellectual achieve
ments completing the course in two
| years less time than ordinary students.
| He led his class in graduation and swept
all the honors and prizes. In the semi
nary his career was equally as brillian,.
| Both Bishop OIIara and Bishop Hoban
are men of kos1 dscernment and they
are interested in every student IN the
| diocese. They watched Mr.. Jordan S
| course and decided to give him the oppor-
| tunites his talents deserve. and as a re-
suit he will make his entire theological
| course in the college OF the propaganda
| at Rome. Mr.. Jordan is nephew of j.
| ]. Jordan, of the Scranton Truth, and
also of Patrick Golden, of the firm of
| Golden e. Walsh, of Parsons. Another
| Luzerne county young man will go with
| Mr.. Jordan to Rome for the same pur-
pose. NJ. ]. Cough. of IIazleton, brother
| of Rev. =. J. Cough, professor of Latin
| and Greek in st. Thomas college, Scran-
| ton. They will make the complete theo-
| logical course in Rome. Bishop Hoban is
the only clergyman in the Scranton do
| cese who made the entire course in the
| Eternal City.-Wilkes-Ba Record.
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PERSONAL.

Paul Gardner was in Honesdale Sunday.
d. B. Atherton was in Harrisburg yes
terday.
Misses Ella and Rose Jordan are yis-
iting friends at Foster.
Miss Mary Curran. OF Third street, has
returned from Chicago.
Edward O'Brien, of Mulberry street,
has returned from Utica.
Simon Lauer and Lewis Marks are in
New York city on business.
II. IL. Fordh5m, of Montrose, was en-
gagged on business here yesterday.
Miss Maggie Farrell, of Gibson street,
leaves here for Philadelphia tomorrow.
Chief of Police Martin Gurrell has re-
turned from vacation trip to Boston
and New York city.
Mrs. Schroeder, of White Mills, and
her sons and daughter. are the guests OF
Miss Brazil, of Lee court.
Paul b. Belin has returned from Buff
falo and accepted position in the Scran-
ION Lace Curtain company.
William Coughlin, the Scranton base
ball player, who has been covering third
base for W ilkes-BaIr has returned
home.
Peter r. INLAND, chief operator al the
telephone exchange, has been absent
of illness.
Mrs. Emily n. Orchard and sister, Miss
Mayme Knox, OF Webster avenue. havr
returned home after a months stay in
Wilkes Barre,
Hugh Jennings, of the Baltimores. was
IN the city for short time yesterday on
route to New York from his Mooslc home,
where he took n hurried peep at his
young daughter born Sunday.
Arthur l.. Coglizer, of this city, a MEM
ber of the Span of Life" company, was
in Scranton a few hours yesterday while
an route from Philadelphia TO Bingham
ton, where the company hegins its season.
Corporal George F. Millett. Company A.
Thirteenth regiment, is here on a fur
Tough. He left camp in charge OF the re-
mains Of Private Fred Gay, of the same
company, whose home Is at Carver
ton, Pa.
Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Hoorem. Of Mon
sey avenue, returned Saturday from a
ten weeks stay in the great northwest
They spent considerable time nj Seattle
Wash. They have been greatly benefited
in health by their trip
Thomas Cleary. of this city, who was
recently elected first vice president Of the
National Plumbers association at its
Cleveland convention, returned home
Yesterday. He was a delegate from
Scranton union No. 90 The 1893 conyeh-
tion will be at Peoria, ILL.,
John II. Williams and Martin IIowlav'
members Of the Thirteenth regiment, who
were removed in the hospital train from
Camp Alger TO the Medlco-Chirurgical
hospital. Philadelphia, suffering with ~
phoid fever. are reported to be out Of
darrer IS are all the other Scranton
soldiers now confined at that hospital
City Engineer Phillips who sprained
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-09-13
BANQUET OF MINISTER'S.
Held Yesterday Afternoon in Faurot
House--It Is an Annual Event.
Those Who Attended,

Ministers comprising the Baptist
Minister'S conference of Abingdon as
sociation met yesterday afternoon at
the Faurot house on Washington ave-
nue. and enjoyed q banquet followed
bv toasts, etc. In most instances the
wives accompanied their husbands.
The whole affair throughout was de-
lightGul and bespeaks a good year of
work by the conference during the
coming year.
Those in attendance sat down to the
banquet table at 145 p. M, and the
following menu was served.
Chicken Soup and Celery
CLANS on Half Shell
Meats
Roast Lamb, Mint Sauce
Chicken Fricassee
Banana Frittcrs Giblet Stew
Vegetables
Plain and Mashed Potatoes
Corn on Cob
Cream Peas Baked Sweet Potatoes
Salads
Cold slaw Sliced Tomatoes
Pastry
Apple Pie and Cheese Plain Custard
Desserts
Vanilla Ice Cream and Cake
Lemon Sauce Fruits
Bananas and Peaches
Drinks
Tea Coffee Chocolate and Iced Tea
At the conclusion of this part of the
affair the banqueters retired to the
parlors and the literary features were
enjoyed. Rev. Thomas DeGruchy, pas
tor of the Jackson Street Baptist
church, presided. Rev. j. l.. Williams,
past president of the conference, was
called upon to speak upon our Con-
ference" which he did in an able man
ner. His remarks We're not set nor stud
led but were interspersed with wit
ticisms which made the response an
interesting one.
Rev. NJ. j. Watkins, of Factoryville,
was to have responded to patriotism
and the Pulpit" but submitted sat
isfactory explanation and was ex-
cused. Vacation Echoes was the
next toast to which each minister who
had had a vacation was to respond
Many did, and many interesting stories
of vacation trips were told. BLESSED
Be the Tie That Binds" was sung
and the pronouncing of the benedic-
| tion by Rev. DeGruchy concluded the
exercises
Those present were: Rev. and Mrs
| r. F. Y. Pierce, Rev. and Mrs. S. +
| Mathews, Rev. and Mrs. Thomas Dc
| Gruchy, Rev. and Mrs. w. j. Ford
Rev. W. G. Watkins, Rev. j. II. Bell
Rev. j. A. Evans, Rev. ]. L Williams
| DR. l.. Nj. Gates, Rev and Mrs. Il. T.
Jepson, Carbondale Rev. NJ. f. MCGEE
| Wilkes Barre; Rev. G. \. Spaulding
| Elmhurst: Rev. John Fielding, Rev
M. j. Walsh and Rev NJ. ]. Watkins
Factoryville: Rev. w. II. Sowell, o
Wallsville; Rev. and Mrs. w. ]. Guest
of Fleetville.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-09-13
Wyoming Seminary.

Outfit for educational work complete.
The highest grade of teachers employed
Laboratory work in all sciences. High
est testimonials from colleges regard
ing work in languages and mathema-
tics. Departments OF music, art and
elocution OF high standard. Excellent
drill in English branches for teachers.
Beautiful gymnasium and large ath-
letic field. Business college one of the
best in the state. Money expended for
education in this school the best in
vestment that can be made for chill
dren. Fall term opens September 19
For catalogue address,
l.. l.. Sprague, d. D.. president,
~ Kingston, Pa
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-09-13
WAIT FOR THE OPENING.

We extend a cordial invitation TO
our friends and the public generally to
visit us next Saturday on the open
ing day of our new clothing store at
526 Lackawanna avenue. Everything
brand new and up-to-date in fall cloth
ing will be shown for men, young
men and boys and our aim will be to
give good goods at lowest prices.
RICHARDS, WIRTH & LEWIS,
~ Clothiers, 326 Lackawanna ave.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-09-13
Cheap Excursion

TO Mauch Chunk and Glen Onollo.
Sunday, Sept. Is, via Central Railroad
of New Jersey. Leave Scranton at
7,30 "a. m. Returning leave Mauch
Chunk at $50 p. m. Fare, from Scran-
ton, ninety cents (oOc); Pittston, sew
cnty-five cents 75c); Wilkes -Earre,
fifty cents (50c). j. s. Swisher,
Dist. Pass. Agt.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-09-13
five DOLLARS FOR
WRITING A LETTER

In order to introduce
my new line of Kimball
Pianos and organs I will
pay FIVE DOLLARS to
any one who will send
me the name of any par
ty who will buy a piano
or organ of me.
This will be paid when
first payment is made on
the instrument and to
the first one who sends
me the name. If you
know of a neighbor who
talks of getting one send
the name in.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-09-13
VOICE CULTURE.
Mrs. Wilcox Again Opens Her Studio
in Scranton.

Mrs. Katharine T.. Wilcox has re-
moved her studio from 205 Washington
avenue TO the Guernsey building, 314-
316 Washington avenue, where her
classes for the winter season have al
ready opened Mrs. Wilcox pays par
ticular attention to all voice defects,
and will be pleased to try voices at any
time Private lessons, 81; class, $l50.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-09-13
SosTHENEs' ENTERTAINMENT

Sosthenes lodge, No. 1866, of Scran-
ton, will hold an entertainment at Fin
ley's Hall Thursday evening, Septem-
Der IL. a parlor lamp will be walked
for. Admission, Is cents. 80
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-09-13
Scranton Conservatory of Music.

The Scranton Conservatory of Music
is now open for the study of music in
all its branches, elocution and physical
culture, fine arts and languages. The
conservatory office is open day and
evening for the reception OF pupils. 80
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-09-13
COURT BEGINS ITS ~
FALL SESSIONS
WAS A VERY BUSY DAY IN THE
MAIN COURT ROOM.

Opinions and Orders Handed Down,
Motions Heard, Grand Jury
Charged, Constables' Returns Re-
ceived and Equity Court Opened.
Interesting Coal Suit Between the
West Ridge Coal Company and G.
S. Won Storch--Decisions in Va
rious Cases Passed Upon.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-09-13
Trans Mississippi and International
Exposition, Omaha, Nebraska,

Reduced rate tickets on sale June 10th
TO october l9th, via Lehigh Valley rail-
road, to Omaha or Kansas City. In
quire of ticket agents for particulars.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-09-13
Merchants Association Excursion
to New York.

September 10th TO 14th. Fare and a
third, fifteen days limit, via Lehigh
Valley railroad. ~
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-09-13
County Fair, Tunkhannock

September 18th to 18th. Reduced rates
via the Lehigh Valley. See ticket
agent for full particulars. ~
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-09-13

The Wilkes-Barre Record can be had
IN Scranton at the news stands of Reis-
man Bros. 40i Spruce and 503 Linden
streets; Mac, Lacka wanna avenue.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-09-13
HEARING CONTINUED.

The Manley-Spencer injunction hear
ing was again continued until Oct. 8.
In the case of c. ID. Winter & Co.
against Aaron Transue, the rule to
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-09-13

Steam Heating and Plumbing,
p. f. & M. 7. Howley.2 .2S1 Wyoming ave.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-09-13
Meals at the "Nashv 25 Cents.

Breakfast, $50 a. M, dinner II m;
supper, p. m. Meals by the week a.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-09-13
CLOSE TO LARGE CITIES.

We are within easy reach of New York,
Philadelphia, Boston, Washington and
many other cities and, gentlemen, let
me inform you that we are so situated,
that within a radius of 800 miles we can
count nearly 800 branches of this grand
organization.
With all these advantages what is there
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THE SECOND DAY
continued from page ~

h@lhe--There is SO much talk about
the butter of Vermont being better
IMAM that of Maine. that a sample Of
the best Vermont butter should be ON
exhibition at the Maine conferences.
ana let competent judges see how it
compares with the Maine butter.
Prof. Charles .. Wood-The inspira
non that the farmers get at the inst .
tutes Is what does the most good II is
not the rules they learn, for there a:a
no rules of farming, but the interest
the speaker creates. The great draw =
back is that those who really follow up
the institutes and are Interested in
farming, are not wholly farmers so the
general farming public doesn't re
"eiNe the benefit that it should Mem
heiS should advertise and create an in
terest in the institutes. The home life
should he improved There should he
all topics discussed. especially that ri
good reads. We shall be left behind if
the roads are not improved soon.
Fhcr" are just as good takers in the
state as there are outside.
f. :. Adams of BoWdoinham. over.
seer of the State Grange. was called
upon. and made a few interesting re-
marks.
Adjournment was then made until
o'clock
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-01-21

The general results of Mr.. Goodale.s,
Network are treasured for the future In
IN" 10 volumes of our Maine reports
whi'h he edited. and so large a part of
winch IS the work of his own brain and
nand, They are good reading tor anv
Gay III The year even now. to the farmer.
who would improve his methods and set
Town to better understanding of the,
nature forces and agencie.; with which he
mas TO do. No subject which Mr.. Goodaie
tphi hcd was not half dOne-thorou2h
WORK was made Of whatever matter he
mao III hand. His Judgment was most eX-
! ceiieht-h"nce ms advice WAS sought on
many matters of interest to Maine agri-
culture. lie WAS, with the late Gail Bor-
d"h. Interested in the condensed milk pro-
cess ana ~ lS63 assisted in starting CON
uehsed miik factory AT Pennington Falls.
Nnl'h however. did not operate but Il
short time. He experimental in the mat
yer Of beef extract. and had mastered
IN" l-ieblS process as early the great
German chemist himself lie also gave
great StuGy to artificial Fertilization the
us" OF ,is;h as heterogeneous agent in com
merclai fertilizers. and the naturalization
OF fruits. These matters were side affairs
50 I" speak. or We're incidents To ill up
the spare moments OF his active life.
In his domestic relations Mr. Goodale
was most happy. His wife an accom-
pushed and beautiful woman. died in 1885.
How many times has he praised her to
me. telling me She was ten times the
man mat he was. and that all he had
been IN life he owed to her. Five chill
dren survive Mr.. Goodale to inherit his
hnnorcd name.
In his Introduction to the beautiful and
pathetic STORY of Id;t John Ruskin
has well said: The lives We need to have
written Tor Us are of The people whom
the world has not thought of-far less
heard Of who have done the most of
the useful work.
Surely the life Of Mr.. Goodale must
come lItD this class
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