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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-01-03
OBSERVANCE OF THE DAY.
There Were n Number of Small Quiet
Celebrations.

The observance of the first day of
1895 was ordinary so far as West Scran-
ton residents were concerned. There
were less parties, receptions, dances,
etc, than in former similar periods.
1t seemed as if each family had a
home affair. However, the few outside
or public affairs We're fairly well at
tended.
The members of the Sabbath school
of the Scranton street Baptist church
repeated the Christmas Cantata, THE
Counterfeit Santa" aud a happy even
ing was spent Every person who
dined or luncreG at the Washburn
street Presbyterian church Saturday
We're well satisfied with the menu in
both cases. The affair YVES in charge
of the ladies' and nothing was lacking
which would tend to please. The sew
ernl rooms In which the refreshments
were served were artistiCally and APP
propriately decorated. \ handsome
sum was realized.
The directors and matron, Miss
Smith, Of the West Side hospital, were
kept busy all day Saturday receiving
both visitors ana donations. They were
satisfied having invited the work by
announcing that the day had been de-
signated as the annual donation day
Of the institution. The donations were
placed in a separate room and the Wis
itors were escorted throughout the hos
pital and shown its working capacity
Assistant Nurses Misses Kennedy and
Fowdorly, and Janitor Herbert Evans,
assisted in this pleasant task. Many
ordinations of surprise and resultant
ouCumiums of praise we're heard from
those who went through. SO liberal
were the responses to the announce
lnent of the directors that the direc-
tors and staff of the hospital are in
eXpressibly pleased
The detail of patrOlmen for the West
Side did not fail to observe the cNi-
geucics Of the New Years birth. and
helped tc make at least one persons
heart beat faster in pleased surprise
Patrolman Hazekiah Peters single,
than whom there is none moro popular
and upon whom are 50 many jokes
played. He was the recipient of q
small. but full-nedged Christmas tree
upon which were artistiCally arranged
John Sullivan cigars. extra large edi-
ticn, DaDy's bottle. several half pints
Of Colorcd sugared watcr a choice as
sOrtnient of pipes Daby's rattle and
teethiEg ring, a joss idol, and Il few
other articles. ] would have required
Il fast stenogra pher To record Kiah's
cNtrLvdgant and forCefu! expressions
of surprise ana pleasure at this un-
vented and unique surprise.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. II. Battenberg, of
North Main avenue entertained Fri
day evening in honor OF their guest,
Miss Carolina Battenberg. of Archibald.
The evening was spent in appropriate
amusements, and the old year was
sung out and the new in.
Miss Anna Anderson rendered sew
eral of her friends a ribbon" party
AZ the residence of her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. NJ. W. Anderson, of 367 North
Lincoln avenue, Friday evening. A
most enjoyable evening was spent. and
the new year came in to the happy
guests in the midst of singing. Re-
freshments wera served. Mrs. Ander-
son being assisted by Mrs d. Evans
Rev. and Mrs. Jacob Schoettle, re-
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-01-03
GREEN RIDGE GUN CLUB.
SATURDAYS Ten Events Were Won BY
Members of the Club.


Club members won all of the ten
events at the New Years Day shoot of
the Green Ridge Gun club, which was
in progress from 10 to 8 o'clock. Clay
pigeons were used and the American
handicap rules governed. There were
five traps at twenty-one yards, and
each contestant shot at five pigeons,
consecutive firing. The summary was
as follows:
First event-10 clay pigeons-flrst prize,
box or shells; second prize, colapsing
hunting cup. Won by w, A, Weidebusch
with score of .; second Glenn Marsh, T.
Second event-1o clay plgeons-Prize,
leather gun case; second, hunters drink
ing cup. w. A. Weidebusch, first; j.
Proud. second
Third event-1O clay pigeons-first prize,
25-pound bag chilled shot: second prize
1-pound smokeless powder Won by T.
j. Snowden; second, A. G. Monies.
Fourth eVent-10 clay pigeons-first
prize, Hunting shell vest; second, tele-
scope drinking cap. Won by j. D. Ma
son; second, ]. Proud.
Fifth event-10 clay pigeons, for novices
only-iirst prize, knit shooting blouse;
second, telescope drinking cup. There
was tie for first place between F. Fl.
Mason and John Proud, and in the shoot-
off Proud won; second, f. H. Mason.
Sixth event-15 clay pigeons-first prize,
knit shooting blouse; second prize, tele-
scope drinking cup. Won by ]. Proud; f;
second. A. w. Jurisch.
Seventh event-1O clay pigeons-first
prize, canvas hunting nat. Won by w.
A. Weidebusch; second, A. w. Jursch.
Eighth event-1O clay pigeons-first
prize, canvas hunting coat; second prize,
telescope hunting cup. Won by w. e.
Bittenbender; A. w. Jurisch, second
Ninth event-15 clay pigeons--first prize.
leather gun case; second prize, telescope
hunting cup. Won by A. w. Jurisch:
second Il. II. Mason.
Tenth event-10 clay pigeons-first prize,
split bamboo trout rod; second prize,
telescope drinking cup. Won by A. w.
Jurisch; second, w. A. Weidebusch.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-01-03
PARK PLACE.

The marriage of Miss Julia Pasck
of Blair avenue, to Cosimer &. Snoe, OF
Washington avenue, took place at the
South Side Independent Polish church
Saturday at 6 p. m. Rev. Frank Hold
ur, otlciated. The bride was attended
by Miss Mary Yearing, of south IVyo-
ming averne. The groom was attended
by A, Il. Stefainvicz. of PHILADELPHIA
MISS Jessie Wearing actel as llnweT
girl and was accompanied by Master
frank Smith. The BRIDE was attired
IN u white silk gown, with lace trim
mings. The bridesmaids gown was uf
white silk with pearl trimmings. The
Hover girl was dressed in white silk
with lace and sating trimmings.
After the ceremony the bridal Iarty
repaired to the home OF the bride
where a reception was held. The
guests were confined to immediate
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-01-03

At a meeting of Division No. 9, An
cicnt Order of Hiberniahs, yesterday
afternoon, the following officers were
reelected for the ensuing year: Presi-
dent, w. j. Burke; vlce-president,
James Kelly; recording secretary. Il.
j. Mulherin; financial secretary, M. G.
Cusick; treasurer, Martin McDonough.
Politics is red hot. especially in the
Democratic camp. The exact date CT
the conferees meeting is unknown but
the concensus of opinion is that the
conference will be called next Wednes-
day. Each district is clamoring for
the fat berths and just how the plums
will be distributed is a very perplexing
question. From present indications
the conference will be lively as there
Is a surplus stock of candidates for the
different offices.
Postmaster Burke represented Di-
vision No. 8, Ancient Order of Hiber-
mans at the county board meet at
Scranton Saturday.
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GREEN RIDGE.

AT a New Years party at the home
Of Mr.. and Mrs. Daniel Lee, on Gard
ner avenue, there were present: Mr..
and Mrs. Charles Barrowcliff, Mr.. and
Mrs. Israel Grice, Mr.. and Mrs. Will
liam Perry. Mr. and Mrs. John Larned,
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Drake. Mrs.
Thomas Davis, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas
Thomas. Mrs. Perry, Philadelphia; Miss
Pearl Drake, Mrs. John Aspinall, Jo-
seph Naylor, Clayton Barrowcliff, Will
liam Davis Refreshments were served
Those present presented Mr.. and Mrs.
Lee with a very handsome lamp.
Ford. Pratt. of Green Ridge street, is
spending a few days in New York city
and Glen Cove, visiting relatives.
Miss Minnie Welles, of Breaker
street, has returned from Wilkes
Barre, where she spent New Years
day.
Mr., and Mrs. II. W. Dusinberre have
been visiting the formers father, in
Honesdale, for the past week.
The closing hours of the past year
were happily spent by large crowd
who met at the home of Walter Heck
man, of Sanderson avenue, and tend
cred him a pleasant surprise party.
Inc Misses Lllllan ana 1talLle DunT
and William Dunn, of Wyoming ave-
nue., have returned from Hawley, where
they spent New Years day.
Miss Anna Corbett, of Monsey ave-
nue., is spending her holiday vacation
in Brooklyn, n. Y.
+. ID. Hughes, of Dickson avenue
was in New York city on business a
couple OF days last week.
A daughter has been born to Mr. and
Mrs. w. j. Appleman, of Throop. Mrs
Appleman was formerly Miss Kate
Davis, daughter of John Davis, who
was killed last Wednesday.
The following officers have been elect
ed in the AsbuTy Methodist Episcopal
Sunday school: Superintendent f. s.
Pratt; assistant superintendents, j. f.
Gilroy and Miss Ella V. Roney; secre-
tary. r. W. Kellow, jr.; assistant Sec
retary, Clayton Safford treasurer w
F. Osenbach; librarian, Earl Il. Ten
nant; chorister, w. II. Lanyon; assist
ant chorlster. F. S. Glover; pianist
Miss Edith Swingle; assistant pianist,
Miss Minnie Peck.
J, Fl. Zummo, of Marion street, has
returned from New York city, where
he spent the past week.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-01-03
GENERAL GOBLIN on PENSIONS.
Emphatic Opinions by the Command
er-in-Chiet of the q. A. Il.

"The Grand Army believes that no
one should receive n pension who is
not suffering from actual disa ability.
Some of the ablest men in the organi-
cation are opposed to pensions alto
gcther, except in cases of total dis
ability, and they have never hesitated
to speak their minds openly.
Whether there is fraud or not do
not know. Statements and figures to
which my attention has been drawn
seem so startling as to be almost in
credible. / cannot except the state
mcnt that there are 40,745 more 'surviv-
ors' and widows drawing pensions
than there are actual survivors and
widows of the war; I propose finding
out the actual condition of affairs, not
for my own satisfaction, but for the
benefit of the organization. If my in
vestigation shows that there is any
thing like the padding in the pension
roll that is claimed. I shall Law the
matter before the executive committee
and the organization will take emphat-
ic action. If there is a single person
on the pension roll whose name does
not belong there the Grand Army of
the Republic wants it stricken off.
"The number of survivors should be
far fewer now than at the close of the
war. The veterans are dying fast. And
then the great number of men who
passed through the war and have new
er applied for pensions should be con-
sidered. / am very certain that more
than 10 per cent. of the members of
the Grand Army have never applied
for pensions.
"I am sure that the publication of
the pension rolls would meet with no
opposition on the part OF the Grand
Army, even though It should show that
there is fraud. If the publication will
do any good, if it will result in the de-
lection of the unworthy, and the strik-
ing off Of their names from the roll
and the punishment of the guilty, I
believe that the Grand Army will ad-
vocate the publication / will go so
fas as to say that the Grand Army of
the Republic will favor stricter laws
If it is shown that the frauds are such
as have been claimed. have long felt
that certain reforms are necessary,
anyway. The present laws do not seem
to keep frauds off the rolls and they
do initiate against really deserving
veterans.
"All that the Grand Army asks is
that those who are disabled in service,
either by wounds CT disease, shall re-
ceve pensions, and to that the old
soldiers are entitled"
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W<$t Side and City Suburban

ceived the members of the congrega-
tion Of the Chestnut Street Presbyter-
ian church. of which he Is pastor, at
the parsonage Saturday afternoon and
evening. The host and hostess were
the recipients of several remembrances
in the form of house furnishings,
which several Of the church societies
presented them.
Victor Mort, rendered a few of his
friends an informal post New Years
LAY reception last evening at the res
idence of his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Mort. 1923 Lafayette street. Mr.. Mort
is home for the holidays from Phila-
delpha school of athletics, where he
is receiving instruction to become a
teacher OF Turn-Verein Eymnasiums.
He returns to Philadelphia today.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-01-03
A PLAcU: OF The NIGHT.
ITCHING PILES AND OTHER RECTAL
TROUBLES EASILY CURED BY A
NEW AND SAFE METHOD.
4 Remarkable Number Of Cures Made
by the Pyramid Pile Cure.

About one person in every four suf-
fers from some form of rectal disease.
The most common and annoying Is
itching piles, indicated by warmth,
slight moisture and intense, uncontrol-
liable Itching in the parts affected.
The usual treatment has been some
simple ointment or salve which some-
times give temporary relief, but moth
ing like a permanent cure can be eX-
pected from such superficial treatment.
The only permanent cure for itching
piles yet discovered is the Pyramid
Pile Cure, not only for itching piles,
but for every other form of piles, blind,
bleeding or protruding. The first APP
plication gives instant relief and the
continued use for short time causes
a permanent removal of the tumors or
the small parasites which cause the in
tense itching and discomfort of Itch
ing piles.
Many physicians for long time sup
posed that the remarkable relief af-
forded by the Pyramid Pile Cure was
because it was supposed to contain
cocaine, opium or similar drugs, but
such is not the case. A recent careful
analysis of the remedy showed it to
be absolutely free from any cocaine,
opium, or in fact any poisonous, in
furious drugs whatever.
For this reason the Pyramid Pile
Cure is probably the only pile cure eX-
tensively recommended by physicians,
because it is so safe, so prompt in the
relief afforded and so far as known the
only positive cure for piles except u
surgical operation.
In one year the Pyramid Pile Cure
has become the best known, the safest
and the most extensively sold of any
pile cure before the public.
Nearly all druggists now sell it at so
cents and 81 per package.
Address the Pyramid Co., Marshall,
Mich, for book on cause and cure of
piles and also hundreds of testimon-
ials from all parts of the United States.
If suffering from any form of piles
ask your druggist for a package of
Pyramid Pile Cure and try it tonight.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-01-03
WILL HAVE TO QUIT.
ProprietOrs of Alleged Speak Easies
are Being Hunted Down.

The thorn in the side of regularly
licensed hotels classically known as
'Spaak-easies" must go. At least, this
is the edict issued by Constable Tim
othy Jones, of the Fifth ward, and
Constable John Davies, of the Fourth
ward. This same reform, or good in
tentioned movement has happened Oft
times before. but, judging from the
activity displayed by the above mem
toned constables, much will be accom-
plished in this instance.
The first to fall into Constable Jones'
reform net were John and Theresa
Dudki, who kept a place at 1914 Lu-
zerne street. They gave bail in the
sum of $500 before Alderman John
Wednesday evening. The defendants
asserted that someone told them a
United States revenue license was
enough. They will quit the business
henceforth, they say.
The next morning John Brown came
before Alderman John, waived a hear
ing and entered bail in the sum of $500
for his appearance at court. Selling
without license and to minors was his
of1ense This is the same Brown into
whose place stephen and John Reap,
John Dacey and John Phillips were try
ing to get in the early morning of Dec.
10. All of them are under age and
claimed that they were in the habit of
getting drink there. The four will an
swer charge of burglary at the next
term OF court
Friday evening Alderman John had
three cases before him on the charge
of selling without license and to minors.
and in each instance bail in the sum
or SoOc was entered for their appear
ance at court These three were round
ed up by Constable Davies, of the
Fourth waru. John Seiss, corner of
Price street and Fillmore avenue; John
Brown, a Polander, residing at Price
street, and James GethlnEs. corner of
Lafayette street and Everett avenue,
are the three.
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creased 93. There was received 1898
during the six months. and ST.
600 expended during the year. 1t
was decided to open night school for
members, commencing with this even
ing. "A smoker will be given by the
Battalion Thursday, Jan. 10, at their
rooms. The officers installed are as
follows: President, J. H. Devine; vice
president, j. Cadigan; recording Sec
retary. John Shaughnessy; financial
secretary, Daniel Healey; treasurer.
James Rcgan; trustees, Thomas ID.
Corners, Patrick Buckley, Patrick
Toole, Michael Healey and Patrick To-
Ian,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-01-03
OBITUARY..

Mrs. S. T.. Bilger. widely known here.
died Friday night at her home in Phla-
delphia, after an illness of about n month
She is survived by her father, Henry
Johnson, who resided with her; her broth
or, James H. Johnson. of Buffalo; her
husband and n son and daughter, Harry
and Mary Bilger. The funeral will take
place tomorrow. Interment is to be made
in Greenwood cemetery, Philadelphia.
Nathaniel Phinley, the youngest son of
Mrs. Amanda Dunn of 533 East Market
street, died Saturday at Gas p. m, after
an illness of several months The de-
ceased was IA years and five months old.
The funeral will take place at the house
at 730 o'clock this evening. 1ne remains
will be taken to Dyberry on the o'clock
train tomorrow morning.
Mabel. daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Grif-
fifth Il. Davis, of Greenwood, died Janu-
airy ], age 1 year. months and Is days.
Funeral service Monday afternoon at 2
o'clock from the residence. Burial in
Washburn street cemetery.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-01-03
1898 Calendars.

A very handsome calendar for 1898,
made to represent Government mail
pouch, has been issued by the Lake
Shore & Michigan Southern Railway.
1t is printed in rich brown and gold
on heavy enameled card, size SKIS
inches. The calendar will be sent free
anywhere, on receipt of eight cents in
postage to cover cost of mailing, by
applying to A. j. Smith, G. p. e. T. A,
Cleveland, o. ~
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-01-03
INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS

The members of st. Leo's Battalion
held regular meeting yesterday after
noon at their rooms, in st. David's
hall, North Main avenue. The installa-
tion of officers elected at the last regu-
lar meeting occurred. There was a
large attendance, many being visitors
from kindred organizations. Twelve
new members were enrolled. The sec
retary's report for the last six months
was read and indicates a splendid
standing. The membership fas in
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-01-03
SOME FOOLISH PEOPLE

Allow cough to run until It gets beyond
the reach of medicine. They often saw.
"Oh, 1t will wear away but in most cases
II wears them away. Could they he in
duced TO try the successful medicine
called Kemp's Balsam, which Is sold on
positive guarantee TO cure, they would
Immediately see the excellent effect after
taking the first dose. Price 2jc. and 5Oc.
Trial size free. IT all druggists.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-01-03
DOTHE CHILDREN DaINXpl

Don't give them tea or coffee Have you
tried the new food drink called Grain-O? IL
Is delicious and nourishing and takes the
place of coffee. The more Grain-0 you give |
the children the more health you distribute
through their systems. Graiu-O is made of
pure grains, and when properly prepared
tastes like the choice grades OF coffee Du
costs about 1. as much. All grocers sell II
ati5c. and 25.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-01-03

West Side Ensiness DIRECTORY.
SECOND HAND FURNITURE-Cash for
anything you have to sell. Furniture,
Stoves, Tools, etc. Call and see the
stock Of J. c. KING. 7Ul to 7os West LACK
awanna avenue
MRS. FENTON. CLAIRvOYANT AND
prhenologist, 4l2 North Main avenue.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-01-03

relatives and a few intimate friends.
The out of town guests were: Mrs.
Thompson, of Wilkes Barre; A. v.
Stefainvicz and G.. G. Belonski, of
PHILADELPHIA
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-01-03

NERVOUS TROUBLES; ALL KINDS
y cured with Animal Extracts. Free booh
ellis how. WASHINGTON CHEMICAL Co.
Washington, ID. &. ~
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MJNtDtDKA.

evening this week at 7.30D o'clock in
the Methodist Episcopal church.
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DIRECTORY
Advertise Under Heads Year..
Detectives.

BARRING & M'SWEENEY, COMMON
wealth building. Interstate Secret Ser
vice Agency.
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Printing,

THE TRIBUNE PUBLISHING CO.,
North Washington avenue-Linotype
Composition of all kinds quickly done.
Facilities unsurpassed In this region.
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for pay what you will, you cannot
set more serviceable garments than
are to be found in this lot. Sizes,
4, 6 ard only. Closing price
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-01-03
Seeds.

G. r. CLARK & CO., SEEDMEN AND
Nurserymen; store l46 Washington ave.
nue.; green house, 1850 North Main ave-
nue.; store telephone, 1872.
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Hotels and Restaurants.

THE ELK CAFE, l25 AND l27 FRANK
lin avenue, Rates reasonable
i. ZlEGLER, Proprietor.
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Miscellaneous.

BAUER'S ORCHESTRA-MUSIC FOR
balls, picnics, parties, receptions, we'd
Gings and concert work furnished. For
terms address II, ]. Bauer. conductor,
III Wyoming avenue, over Hubert S
music store,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-01-03
Architects

PERCIVAL j. MORRIS ARCHITECT.
Board of Trade Building.
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Lawyers.

WATSON, DIEHL HALL & KEMMER-
LR-Attorneys and Counseilors-at-Law ;
Traders National Bank Buildlngi
rooms, g. 7, s, and 10; third floor.
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MEGARGEE BROTHERS PRINTERS
supplies. envelopes, paper bags, Lwiue,
Warehouse, 1870 Washington avenue,
Scranton, Pa.
Daily camera., 1898-07-09

Irrigation, Farming and stockraising
Is demonstrated success in the fertile
valleys traversed by the Denver & Gulf
railway. The colonization work started
by Horace Greeley is spreading through
the entire state of Colorado. and especial
iy down the South Platte valley. Hun.
dreds of new farms and stock ranches
are being opened up, towns growing
rapidly and new ones being started.
To enable farmers and business men
to visit this prosperous valley. weekly
excursions will be run from Omaha and
Denver at greatly reduced rates. These
excursions will be in charge of the Colo
rado Colony company, who have offices
at 800 New York Life building, Omaha,
and 1920 18th street. Denver. They will
furnish illustrated advertising matter and
full information upon application,
6.IO-Im
Daily camera., 1898-07-09
A Clever Trick.

1t certainly looks like it, but there is
really no trick about it. Anybody can
try it who has Lame Back and Weak
Kidneys, Malaria or nervous troubles.
We mean he can cure himself right
away by taking Electric Bitters. This
medicine tones up the whole system,
acts as stimulant to Liver and Kidneys,
is blood purifier and nerve tonic. 1t
cures Constipation, Headache, Painting
Spells. Sleeplessness and Melancholy.
1t is purely vegetable, mild laxative,
and restores the system to its natural
vigor. Try Electric Bltters and be con
vinced that they are miracle worker.
Every bottle guaranteed. Only soc. a
bottle at Streamer's Drug Store.