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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-04-12
OLYPHANT.

The Linden Stock company from
Scranton will begin an engagement at
the Father Mathew opera house to-
night. The company will he under the
personal direction of Charles McKin-
ley. assisted 10y the well-known act
ress, Miss Alice Kemp. The company
has been strengthened by the engage
ment Of Holmes and Holmes, musical
artists, who are described as being
very clever.
The keystone Glee club will give a
concert in Mahon's hall this evening,
when the following excellent pro-
Gramme will be rendered: Selection,
Proudly as the Eagle Glee club;
solo, Let bygones be bygones," Will
liam Smith; double quartetta, "Whistl-
ing and Waiting for Katie" solo" Don't
say good bye forever" "Enoch Thomas;
selection, "Jannita," Glee club; duet,
ship ahoy," d. Lloyd, William
Erooks; quartette, Uncle Sans
party" selection, "Hurrah," Glee club;
quartette silence" selection Come
Away" Clee club: solo, Rocked in the
Cradle Of the Deep" John Watkins;
trio, Temperance Glee, Enoch Thomas,
Gwilym Jenkins, William Smith; selec-
tiOn, "A Southern Love Match" Glee
club; solo, Don't Let Her Lose Her
Way" William Howells; double quar-
tetto old Folks at Home" solo,
Mother of the Girl I Love" David
Lloyd; selection, MARY Had 2 Little
Lamb" Glee club. Accompanist, Miss
Maggie Williams. The admission fee
will be 10 and Is cents.
Misses Emma and Nellie SchlaCer
have returned from a visit to Avoca.
Charles Hathaway is home from Yale
college spending a short vacation with
his parents on the West Side.
George Ferguson has returned home
from a trip to New York. He was ac-
companied by his neice, Miss Flossie
Martin.
Don't forget the social for the bene-
ut of the Willing Workers society Of
the Blakely Baptist church at the resi-
dence of II. f. Williams on Main street.
A good programme will be rendered.
after which biscuits, maple sugar, cof-
fee cake and ice cream will he served
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. i. Bruman, of
Green Grove, spent Sunday with friends
at this place.
The Borough council will meet to-
morrow night.
Mrs Jacob Roberts, of Plymouth, Wis
tied relatives here yesterday.
Mrs j.. Y. Davis was the guest Of
hr niece at West Scranton yesterday
Miss Helen Kennedy, of Green Ridge
is spending a few days with friends
in town
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ARCHIBALD.

The funeral Of the late Thomas f.
Kelly took place yesterday morning
at 10 o'clock. At St. Thomas church
high mass of requiem was sung by the
pastor, Rev. 7. J. Comerford. AT the
conclusion of the services, Father Com
erford delivered an impressive address,
in which he made fitting reference to
the character of the diseased and Of
fered consolation to the afflicted
friends. The remains were inferred in
the Catholic cemetery. The pall-bear-
ers were Thomas Siddon, Thomas
Price, jr, Eugene Duffy, John ]. Bar
rett Michael Mack, and Thomas Null
len. The Catholic Mutual Benefit asso-
citation, of which the deceased was a
member, attended the funeral a body
and the pall-bearers were members of
that order. The funeral was very
large. Mr.. Kelly was born in this bor-
ough 3S years ago, and he had been
resident of this place ever since. He
had at various times been elected to
borough offices, and for several years
was a member of the school board. His
death was the result of fall he sus-
tained several months ago. Mr.. Kelly
was well-known and was in general
esteem. He was generous and straight
forward and he won the respect Of
many who will mourn his early death
He is survived by a wife and six chill
dren. He was a son of Mrs. p. j.
White, of this place and a brother Of
Mrs. w. j. McAnvick and Joseph
Kelly, OF Scranton and Miss Mary A.
Kelly. Of this place and half brother
of Misses Lizzie and Ida and Mrs.
Frank White, also of this place
Maddens Kinney, Of Center street,
an aged resident of this borough, is
dangerously ill.
The Easter services at St Thomas
church were Of a very impressive char
acter and far surpassed any previous
observance of the day. The choir was
considerably increased for the occa-
sion and an orchestra. of nine pieces
made music OF the most inspiring ma
ture. A special mass OF Wiegand was
sung, The altars We're very elabOr-
ate!y decorated. The early was cele-
brated by Rev. T. j. Comerford and
the late mass by Rev. NJ. II. McHale.
Fathers McHale's sermon on the Res
direction" was eloquent and expressive.
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many friends of the couple will be
pleased to congratulate them upon the
happy event.
II. B. Singer, ESQ.,. returned to New
York city yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs. X. D. Purdy have re-
turned from Wyoming.
Mrs. p. A. Duffy is entertaining her
sister, Miss Veronica Gorman,of Scran-
ton.
Mrs. ]. f. Leusley visited friends in
Pittston yesterday.
$. T. Burnard is in New York.
DIR. G. A. Place has gone to Norwich,
N. Y, to attend the Wyoming confer
ence.
Prof. c. L. Doty has returned to
Easton.
+. a. Wolford, former resident, now
in the employ Of the ontario railway at
Campbell Hall, was in town over sun
day.
Professor Brumbaugh. Of the Uni
versity of Pennsylvania, delivered a
free lecture on Historical Pennsyl-
vania" at the high school last evening.
The large number present was much
entertained and instructed.
Ullie Akerstrom and her double
COInpdlS Openeu IL week eHBdSeIHSul
at the Grand last evening with "A
Strange Marriage" The large audi
ence was well pleased The company
is stronger than when here before, and
Miss AkerstrOm has lost none of her
charm. A prosperous week is prom
ised.
Olive Leaf lodge of odd Fellows had
an installation and supper last eve
ming, at which a large number had an
enjoyable time.
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AVoCA.

Easter Sunday was beautifully OBJ
served in all the churches. At the
Primitive Methodist and Methodist
Episcopal special services of song and
praise were rendered. Sunrise services
We're held at the home of Miss Mary
Hastie and also in the Presbyterian
church, where during the afternoon
and evening an elaborate programme
was carried out. Rev. ID. T. Smyth
presided i'm the morning and Rev.
Thomas Burns, a theological student
from Lehigh university, preached a
beautiful sermon. Solos were sung by
Misses McCrindle. Brown, Cranston,
Hailstone, and Messrs. Brown, Hastie
and Alexander.
At st. Mary's church the affairs were
beautifully bedecked with Easter lilies
and foliages. Rev. ]. j. McCabe cele-
brated high mass and also preached an
impressive sermon. The choir, consist
ing of about forty voices, was never
heard to better advantage. The solos
were sung by Messrs. Sullivan, Car
rOl, Ryder and Misses Dempsey, Hoban,
Whalen and Hines.
Rev. l.. T.. Van Hoesen will leave to
attend the Methodist Episcopal con-
ference at Norwich, n. Y.
Mrs. Davis, of California, a gradu-
ate from the Missionary Training col
lege at Nyack, is the guest of Miss
The following officers from Nay Aug
lodge, No 7S4. I. o. o. F., were in
stalled on Saturday evening by District
Deputy Charles Shepherd: Noble grand,
Ebenezer Davis; vice-grand, Charles
Boasley; secretary, John Hastie; re-
Do
Wilfred Hailstone, an employe at the
Old Forge colliery, was painfully in
jured on Friday morning by being
caught between the bumpers of two
runaway cars. Death would have re-
suited had not Michael Garvey, an
other employe, happened along in time
to extricate him from his perilous posi-
tion.
Mary HASTE.
Mrs. A. Pace, of Askan, has returned
home, after spending a few days at
the Methodist Episcopal parsonage.
Miss Kate Connolly has entered as n
student in st. Cecilias academy.
Messrs. Walter Anderson and Fowler
Curl spent Easter with friends in Hack
ettstown.
Mrs. d. C. Morton and son, John, are
visiting friends in Philadelphia.
The arguments on both sides of the
contested election case were heard be-
ore Judge Woodward on Saturday.
Judgment was suspended until some
day this week.
Mr. and Mrs. James Webber spent
Sunday with friends in Dunmore.
Miss Mary Ward attended the Mahon
obsequies at Olyphant on Sunday,
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TAYLOR NEWS.
Easter Services Largely Attended.
Personal aud other News Matters.

FcTsOnHl ahu OtneG NEWS "HtttES.
Elaborate musical programmes were
rendered at all the churches on Sun
day, and the attendance at every
church was large. At the Calvary Bap-
tist church the decorations were
beautiful feature of the Easter servi-
ces. The exquisite musical programme
was rendered under the direction Of
Prof. David f. Jones. The offertory
singing at the morning service was
fine, and much should he said for the
solos by Miss Edith Watkins in the
evening. The pastor, Rev. II. H. Har-
ris, II. D., delivered two brilliant ad-
dresses. At the Welsh church were
held the usual elaborate Easter servi-
ceS. The choir under the direction of
Prof. John II. Francis rendered an eX-
Cellent musical programme and the
pastor, Rev. j. NJ Lloyd, preached able
sermons appropriate to the day. The
services at the Methodist Episcopal
church were unusually interesting both
morning and evening, and the church
auditorium was filed. . \ musical pro-
Eramme was well rendered by the
church choir under the care Of Thomas
owens with Mrs. j. ID. Atherton and
Mrs. J. r. Neeley singing the solo
parts. The pastor, Rev. William Fris-
by, delivered two very appropriate ser
mons. The musical exercises at the
Welsh CONGREGATIONAL church were en-
ioyable. In the absence of their pas
tor Rev. Ivor Thomas, the Christian
ErGeavor had charge of the services.
This afternoon the marriage of Miss
Annie Laffey, an estimable young lady,
Of Minooka, and John Connors. a pop
uar young man of North TAYLOR, will
occur at the st Joseph's church. ReT.
Father Carmody will perform the cere-
mony.
Miss Hannah Evans. of Pittston,
spent the Sabbath with Miss Edith
Watkins, of Grove street.
The Tribune branch Office in Taylor
is in the Cableigh building. Local
Representative f. G.. Evans in charge
Prof F.. ID. Jones will leave this morn
ing for Toronto, Canada, where he will
enter the conservatory of music
Misses Maggie Edwards, Gertrude
Harris and Cassie jenkins, Of Provi-
dence, were the guests of Misses Lydia
Haskins and Matte Griftiths, on sun
day.
POstmistress Miss Maggie LOTUS was
the guests of Scranton friends yester-
day.
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JERMYN AND MAYFIELD

The Fourth District Sunday School
institute, comprising Jermyn Arch
bald, Mayfield and Scott, will con-
vene in the Presbyterian church, Arch
bald, on Thursday next. The follow
ing is the programme. At p. m,
devotional exercises, Rev. w. a.
Beacher; Words of Welcome" c. a.
Battenburg; next Sundays lesson
taught to Primary Sunday school
scholars, Charles Baker; What is
Teaching Miss Carrie Geary; Music
in the Sunday School," w. +. Nyat.
Evening, at 73O o'clock, Training for
Teachers" Professor w. l.. Rogers
How to Interest Young Men," w. W.
Fletcher: THE Conversion of the sun
day School Scholar" William Allen;
How to Interest Parents" A. V. Bow
err
All the teachers and officers of the
various Sunday schools in the district
are urged to be present
Walter Snyder, Of Second street
who left here a few days ago, to join
the navy, returned home yesterday.
Thomas Williams is on the jury this
week.
Mrs. A. Havenstyth, of North Main
street, who has been sick for the past
few weeks, is slightly improved.
The Rev. Francis Gendall preached
his last sermon as pastor of the Meth
odst Episcopal church in this town on
Sunday morning last. He will leave
this morning for the conference, which
will be held at Norwich, New York.
The first session will be held on
Wednesday morning at o'clock.
Master clyde Townsend, of Bacon
street, returned home last Sunday, af-
ter a few days visit with friends in
Carbondale.
The Junior Endeavor society of the
First Baptist church will give an en-
tertainment on Thursday evening next.
The little folks are under the instruc-
tions of Mr.. Thomas who is an excel
lent teacher in music. Judging from
the training the children have had
there is no doubt that the entertain
ment will be well worth the admission.
The Delaware and Hudson company
paid their employees here yesterday.
Mrs David Evans, o. Fourth stree,
is very sick at home.
Mr.. Thomas Evans, of Fourth street,
has moved his household effects to n
farm near Brown Hollow, and where
he intends to make his future home.
The Woman's Relief Corps, No. %,
auxiliary to William Hunter Post,
Grand Army of the Republic, of Jer-
myn, was organized Saturday. April
9. The following officers were elected
and installed: President: Mrs. T.. J.
Matthews; senior vice president, Mrs.
Ada Kirby; secretary Mrs. Bertha
Snedeker; junior vice president, Mrs.
Nellie McCortney; treasurer Mrs. Or
pha Jones; chaplain, Mrs. Ellen Utt:
conductor, Mrs. Tivola Foeschner;
guard, Mrs. Mary Whitley; assistant
conductor, Mrs Brady; assistant
guard, Mrs. II. Smith. The corps will
meet in Winters hall every Monday
evening at 7.30 o'clock
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WANT TO ENLIST?

George j. Davis, Of Belmont street
this morning received communication
from A. j. Clark stating that there is
still one vacancy in the emergency
regiment being raised by Colonel NJ. ].
keck, of Scranton, and they would like
company raised in this city to fill the
quota. The regiment is being organ
lied to go to the front if war should
be declared and is made up largely Of
old Ninth and Thirteenth regiment
militia men.
Mr. Clark asked Mr.. Davis to see
some OF the eX-officers of Company +
In this city and interest them in the
scheme. He has laid the matter be-
fore Captain Lindsay and Lieutenant
T. w. Parry but they could not be in
duced to take hold Of the enterprise.
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LOCAL AND Personal.

The cycle club will meet this evening
10 nominate officers for the year COM
mencing the second Tuesday in Nav
Ii Is expected that a report from the
8committee on club house will be sub-
Emitted also.
H. +. Patterson, head Of the whole
sale hrm of r. p. Patterson a Sons
mas been suffering al his home, on Car
neld avenue, since Saturday with an
attack OF pneumonia. The communitv
VIII be glad to hear that he was some.
what improved last night.
Ihe scenery of the Ethel Tucter
company, which stranded on the shores
OF adversely in this city last week ie
sun at the Union depot 1t is an eIa-
phant on the baggagemasters hands
but as II represents unpaid expressa ge
he Will retain il until settled for or
sold by the company.
A new concern known as the Carbon
Gale Ice company, with John Booth as
manager, has announced its intention
or serving this city with Lake Poyn-
telle Ice during the heated period. The
connection of Mr.. Booths name pre-
sages success. Two handsome wagons
VIII be put on in a few days.
L. A. Rose, formerly train dispatcher
Tor the Delaware and Hudson in this
city, has accepted a position at Hotel
American as chief clerk. Mr.. Rose has
many friends in this city who will be
pleased to learn Of his return to Car
bondale' and the prospect of his per-
manent residence here.
Miss Kate Devine, of the West Side,
and Malachi Mannion, OF Pike street,
Two well-known and popular young
people, will be married at st. Roses
church this afternoon at o'clock. The
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-04-12
BASE BALL.

Manager Morgan, of the Railroad
base ball team, received word yester-
DAY that the Scranton Y. NJ. c. A.
team would be here to meet them on
April 80. This will be the benefit game
for the local team and should be large
ly patronized.
The Railroaders have decided not to
ask subscriptions to aid in purchasing
uniforms for the club. but to take this
method of raising funds. giving to the
people something in return for their
money. Twenty-Five cents will be
charged on this occasion; all succeed
ing games to be but fifteen cents. The
game VIII be an exciting one, and the
I,aliroaders are worthy of support, as
they are the representative team of
this city and propose to keep the game
on high plane-not playing any Sun-
day ball
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cOMMONERS' B0lN0S.
Announced - Estimates
Pass Two Readings.

Select council held short session
last night and passed finally the APP
propriations ordinance so the common
ers could take It up. The latter passed
1t two readings without suggesting a
single change. 1t stands just as pub
lished.
j. +. Reynolds spoke i'm behalf Of
eight property owners who object to
the extension of the sewer up Canaan
street, as provided for by ordinance.
The resolution authorizing the work
was referred to the committee on sew
ers. The sewer was not constructed at
the time ordinance specified, because
there was no water there.
The Fabric Fire Hose company's bill
of 800 for hose was ordered paid.
Resolutions were adopted authoriz-
Ing the chairmen Of councils and city
clerk to furnish the mayors office and
the CITY engineer to make profile of
Eighth avenue from the river to Main
street.
Chairman Brink announced commit
tees for the year just entered upon as
follows
Finance and Taxation-Williams, Col
well, Sahm.
Streets, Bridges and Sewers-Swingle,
Lewis and Kennedy.
Public Buildings - Case, Campbell,
Walsh
Light, Fire and Water--Lewis, Rob
inson, Van Gorder.
Treasurer's and Collectors Accounts
Robinson, Sahm. Williams.
Walsh, Lewis, Swingle.
Printing-Sahm, Robinson, Kennedy
Rules-Kennedy, Van Gorder, Case.
Estimates-Colwell, Swingle, Camp
bell.
judiciary and gislation--Campbell,
Case, Williams.
POLICEMAN Gorder. Colwell. Walsh
Vice and Immorality-Colw Walsh.
Sahm.
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DANGEROUS SPORT.

The Gibbs boys. of Park street
thought to have little fun with their
sisters the other evening. They tied
wire from an electric light pole to
&. H. Smiths fence, about four inches
above the sidewalk Instead of the
sisters the first to come along were
MT. ana Mrs. j. II. Paul. They fell
over the wire, and Mrs. Paul was
quite seriously hurt, while Mr.. Paul
lost his watch. He learned who the
practical jokers We're and with their
assistance the time piece was racov-
cred. The wire stretchers made nro-
tence.
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PECKVILLE.

Mrs. s. C. Simpkins and Mrs. Jay
Tuthill are both indpposed.
Mr.. and Mrs. Benus Bender and Mr..
and Mrs. Lorey Walter, all of Mill City,
are the guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Walter
Graham, of Hickory street.
Mrs Sarah Stewart and her daugh-
ter, Mrs. Thomas ThorbWn, of Bell
place, are visiting friends at Towanda.
The little daughter of Rev. j. $.
Thomas, the Baptist minister is very
sick Of diphtheria
The chicken coops of Joseph Jork ard
Robert Coates, OF Hickory Hill, were
visited by parties unknown last F-i-
day evening. The former lost twelve
and the latter five Chickens.
Rev. S. C. Simpkins leaves today to
attend the Wyoming conference.
Found-NeaS Peck's lumber yard, n
gent'S silver watch, owner can have
same by proving property and paying
for adv. S. w. Jane.
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PRICEBURo.

The members Of the Priceburg Citi-
zen's band are making extensive prep
arations for a grand ball, 70 be held on
Wednesday evening, April 20, in Fad
den's hall.
Mrs. William Margetson and daugh-
ter, Mary, were visitors in Scranton,
Saturday.
Harry King and son, George, called
on friends here Sunday.
Mrs, Britton, OF Scranton, spent Eas-
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ter with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. ].
A. Barron, of Lincoln street.
The odd Fellows hall, which is being
erected on Lincoln street, is one of the
finest halls in town.
The members of the odd Fellows
lodge will give fine entertainment,
entitled TON Thumbs Wedding" on
Monday evening, April is, in Smiths
hall, over Griffins store. Tickets, 25
cents.
The newly-elected officers of the
Temperance society took their offices
on Saturday night.
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KILLED AT HARRISBURG.

Mr.. and Mrs. w. b. Lindsay, of
salem avenue, received telegram
stating that the latter's brother, Tbom-
as Lawdermilch, was struck by train
and killed at 8 o'clock Sunday morning
Few details We're received
Deceased was about thirty-five years
OF age and unmarried. He was a mem
Der OF the bridge building force which
helped to put the Ontario and Western
railroad through this section some
years ago.
MT and Mrs. Lindsay went to Har-
risburg yesterday.
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Lost Manhood Restored, Weakness OF Young
Men Cured.

If you have been given up by your ply
sician call upon the doctor and be exam
ined. He cures the worst kind of Nervous
Debility, Scrofula. Old Sores. Catarrh
Piles, Female Weakness, Affections of tho
Eye, Ear, Nose, Throat, Asthma. Deaf
ness and Cripples of every description.
Tumors, Cancers and Golfers removed
without the use of knife or painful caus-
tics by our newly devised absorbent meth
cd known as the "ELECTRO-GERMI-
eide"
And our OzO-NITE GAS cures Catarrh
and Catarrhal Deafness.
Consultation free and strictly sacred
and confidential Office hours daily from
10 a. m. to s. 20 p. m. Sunday from 12 p,
m. to 2 p, m.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-04-12
CARBONDALE.

LThe Carbondale correspondence OF Tho
Tribune has been placed in the hands OF
Mr.. c. r. Num- Salem avenue and
Church street, to whom news items may
be addressed. All complaints as to ir-
regular delivery, etc, should be made to
w. :. Roberts, news agent.l
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SCROFULA is the advertisement of
foul blood, 1t may be entirely driven
from the system by the faithful use Of
Hoods sarsaparilla, which thoroughly
purifics the blood
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HOODS PILLS are easy to take, easy
to operate. Cure indigestion. bilious
ness. 25c. 's
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Epilept Fits, convuIsions, Hys
teria, st. Vitus' Dance, wakefuIness,

BRAIN WORKERS, both men and wo-
men, whose nervous systems have been
broken down and shattered from over
work, no matter from what cause, can
he restored by my method.
All who call upCr the Doctor from now
on will receive advice, examination, SER
vice and examination free. DR.. qrewer
nigh standing in the State will not allow
him to accept any incurable cases. II
thoy cannot cure you they will frankly
tell Won
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The doctor and his STAFF Of English and
German phsicians make a speciality OF all
form of Chrome Nervous Diseases, Skin,
Womb, Blood Diseases.
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Diseases Of the Nervous System.

The symptoms Of which are dizziness,
lack OF confidence, sexual weakness In
men and women, ball rising in the throat
spots floating before the eyes, loss of
memory. unable to concentrate the mind
on one Subject easily startled when spok-
en- sudde to, and dull, distressed mind
which units them for performing the
actual duties of life. making happiness
impossible. distressing the action of the
heart causing flush of heat, depression of
spirits. evil forebodings. cowardice, fear
dreams melancholy, tire easy of com
pany, feeling as tired in the morning as
when retiring. lack of energy, nervous
ness, constipation, weakness Of the limbs.
etc. Those so affected should consult us
Immediately and be restored to perfect
health.