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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-06-08
No new case of smallpox has d

o new case of smallpox has de-
veioped il this city or immediate
VICINITY within period OF two weeks
and We feel safe in asserting that
insofar as the city of Sumter is con-
scernetl, the sma!lpox epidemic is at an
end, and that in future no more
eases are likely TO be developed
here II We have any mote smsilpox
81 the city il will be brought from
oaheF places or from the country, Tor
80 thorough has been the vaccination
iii there are bat few residents OF
Sumter Who are not immune.
ssoDa % the period of detention
of thes few coavalesceut patients now
So the pest house has expired they
uslI he dismiased and the pest bonse
closed, The closing Of the pest house
sils marx the end Of the fight against
tl,s smallpox epidemic, and that It has
Osoven 10 successfn should be :
soarcs Of The highest gratiication to
sevesy citizen Of Sumter. The Board
of Hsslih merits and should receive
nil recognition for the good work
ss hss been done, and we take the
greatest pleasure in congratulatlBg
esch md every member Of the B6arel.
la rs have ssuuss ksowledgc q de
dilafculfies sDd obstscse, tqey hsssi
sSlatered and g ampbantly over
game sbile saboring fog the good IS s
IA city and 70 protect the people;
asinss 5 loathsome disease.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-06-08


no improvement 10 that respect is to be
possd, tu. cotton made some growth
AID is 10 healthy condition generally.
the exception bsiee that hoe are ap-
pareutly d.mseiog the pisns 10 Barn
veil. Aiken, Orsugeburg aud to lees
sxteos 10 fea other counties. 10
Green wood it is deteriora,iog for want
of raio. Il is below average growth
Some patching beiog dooe TO better
stands which average considerably be-
low perfect.
Co.ton has generally received it's SEQ
ond blowing and is chopped to stands.
except 10 the extreme ves'ern counties.
10 msoy localities cotton is 10 6oe COZ
dition. Fields are clean and we'll cu!-
.ivated. Costoo is puttiog on squares
iu the southeastern couotiss. % the
same date 10 1897 squares we're genera
over the eastern bali Of che State
Sea Island cotton 10 DOT doing vel
for want of moisture
The weather has beet all that could
be desired for harvesting oats Marry
all early cate has beeo cut aud housed
in excellent condition Yislds we're
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-06-08
From Congressioua! Information Bureau, l6!
Corcoran BuiIcing.

,.'in the first place let it be noted
that in and through and under the
regulations Of the two cotton ex
changes of New York and New
Orleans Can this business be trans
acted The Cotton Exchange in
New York is a corporation under the
laws of that State 1t is composed
of less than 500 members and the
humber cannot be increased beyond
that The initiation fee is $4,000
and the new members are elected by
the old. No man can deal directly III
futures unless he is member.
The corporation has absolute power
over the dealings All disputes OF
controversies are settled by court
established by the corporation itself
in what is called arbitration proceed
ipgs. Neither party is allowed to
call in Federal or State Court. 1t
fixes the grades of all cotton. desig
nates 'he warehouses ir which it shall
he 81 ed, fixes the fees aud charges
(. ,orages, weighing and all other
work done in relation to cotton 1t
fixes the quotation of prices that
are to be published 20 the world. and
these quotations are tn fixed under
it's rules for months for which there
ore no actual sales.
.s.It and it's members have such
wealth that it is claimed in a publish
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-10-25
TOLD IN A FEW LINES.

The Stars played with their usual
astuteness and proficiency last night
and defeated the Crescent team from
Pine Brook in "a game of basket ball
in Company II armory. The game was
interesting, well contested and char
acterized by brilliant plays, exected
by both teams. a large crowd was
present.
John Battle. a private in Company
II. is home from Camp Meade on fur
Tough.
Thomas p. Shavlin is home from st.
Michael's Academy. Toronto.
Seth Smith, of Spring street, is vis-
.tng in Yatesville.
Rev. DR.. r. S. Jones. d. D.. and con-
gregdtion of the Welsh Congregational
church, assisted in the dedicating ex-
ercises at the Congregational church
in Spring Brook Sunday.
Miss Bessie Griffin. of Mary street.
and Miss Hattie Finn, of North Main
avenue, are home from New York
city.
Miss Hannah Williams, of School
street, is recovering from a serious i'll
ness.
Edward McNulty returns to New
York city tomorrow, after a visit here.
A letter from John Flaherty to his
father, Patrolman Martin Flaherty an
nounces his marriage to Miss Tesse
Canovan at Portland. Ore, Oct. 10. in
the Catholic church of that city. Mrs.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-10-25
LODGE ENTERTAINS.

Lincoln lodge Of Odd Fellows last
night had an enjoyable social session.
The affair was highly commented by
the visitors present and will tend to
increase the membership and popular
ity Of the odd Fellows.
After all had gathered within the
chambers of the council Attorney A,
a. Vosburg gave the Introductory ad-
dress of welcome. He efficiently served
as chairman throughout the evening
A programme presenting a selection
by the Dewey quartette, solos by Will
liam J. Owens, l. S. Jones, Joshua
Johns, X. jenkins and John Evans, was
rendered and elected unstinted praise
from the audience. After the musical
part of the programme the lodge serv-
ed delicious refreshments.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-10-25
PERSONAI. MENTION.

Mr. and Mrs. S j. Fine, of Plymouth,
have returned home from a visit with
Mr.. and Mrs. d. b. Thomas, of Jack
son street.
Miss Norma Powell, of Swetland
street, has entered the Iackawanna
hospital to train for a nurse.
Private Edward Nanston, of the
Eleventh United States infantry, is
home on a sick furlough.
Mrs. John Wetling and daughter.
Miss Bertha, of South Bromley avenue,
are visiting friends in Stroudsburg.
Y. jeremiah, Of Division street, is
visiting in New York city.
Miss Mabel Storm, of Mt. Pocono, is
visiting West Scranton relatives.
Miss Lillian Hagen, OF Tenth street,
has as her guest, Miss l.. Edlrger, of
Stroudsburg.
Mrs. L. j. Decker, of North Sumner
avenue, has as her guest, Mrs. T..
Barnes, of West Virginia.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Carson, OF
Washburn street, have as their guests,
Mr.. and Mrs. II. Jones, of Utica, N. Y.
Mr.. William Ludwig, of North Brom-
ley avenue, is confined to his home
with illness.
Miss Kate Price, of Archibald street,
has returned from a four months visit
in Wales and England. Miss Price re-
ports very pleasant trip.
Miss Louisa jenkins, of Hampton
street, has returned from a visit with
| friends at Nantlcoke.
Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Martin, of
Back street, were made happy yester-
day by the arrival of a little girl at
their home.
Private E, f. Davies. of Company II,
First Volunteer Engineer corps, is
home on a sick furlough.
| Street Commissioner James Gibbons
and son, Gerald. OF Wilkes Barre, CALL
/ ed on friends here Sunday.
Miss Jessie Rumbold, of Lafayette
| street, has as her guest, Miss Mable
! Oliver, Of Peckville.
/ Miss Name Sherrin. of this side, has
/ returned from a visit with friends in
/ Pittston.
! Miss B. L. Gibbons, of Lafayette
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-10-25
SOUTH SCRANTON.

The committee which so successfully
managed the recent benefit ball Of
Fred Tross and family, met in final
session at Hotel Best last night to close
the accounts of the affair. A good
sum was realized and Mr.. Tross and
his committee desire to extend through
The Tribune their sincere thanks for
the aid given.
Pharmacy hall was crowded last
night with the friends of the Ladies'
Catholic Benevolent union, 224, the oc-
casion being euchre party and dance.
The evening was passed In the most
pleasant manner and in every detail
the efforts of Branch 224 was a COM
plete success.
1t was seven years ago yesterday
that Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Boettcher
were united in marriage. The ami
versary Of that happy event was cele-
brated in a fitting way at their resi-
dence, COS Cedar avenue, last night. A
large number OF their many friends
in response to invitations, assembled
at their cosy home to assist in the
proper observance of the occasion.
William Reap, of Stone avenue, left
yesterday for Minersvile, this state,
to join the Lester Walter Stock COM
pany which will appear in Scranton
the latter part of the season. Mr..
Reap has won an enviable reputation
| in local circles as a performer
At the Young Women's Christian as
sociation rooms last night Professor
| Derman, of the central city, began the
| series Of weekly rehearsals OF the sing
ing classes organized by him a week
ago. About forty students were pres
ent, and deep interest was manifested
by the pupils in the rudimentary les
sons of the art.
James j. Walsh, of Pittston avenue,
was removed to the Hillside home yes-
terday. The young man has become
dangerous.
| Misses Elizabeth Helm, of Pitttston
! avenue. and Elizabeth Chrstorhel, of
Remington avenue, will leave today for
two weeks trip to Philadelphia.
A STRONG NATION is made up OF
| strong men and healthy women, and
| health and strength are given BY
Hoods Sarsararilla. Americas Greatest
| Medicine. Get only Hoods.
HOODS PILLS are the only pills tc
take with Hoods Sarsaparilla. Easy and
yet efficient.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-10-25

Flaherty was formerly Of South Scran-
ton, and her husband, also of that Sec
tion, left for the west recently. They
are spending their bridal tour at San
Francisco. and In few weeks will re-
turn to Portland where Mr.. Flaherty
has purchased hotel. Both are
favorably known young people and
have the best wishes of their many
friends.
Miss Margaret Thornton, of West
Market street, is visiting In Pittston.
John MCGOWAN was in Wilkes Barre
Saturday.
j.. NJ. Casterline was In a very crit
ical condition last night.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Crellan, of
North Main avenue, were visiting rel
atives In Archibald yesterday.
Mr.. David Williams. of Plymouth,
was circulating among friends in this
end yesterday.
G.. l.. Sutcllff, Of Newport, r. l., has
returned home after spending a few
days at the home of Mrs. Chenoweth
of Wayne avenue.
Providence conclave of Heptasophs
will celebrate their ninth anniversary
In Chappell's hall tonight.
Thomas J. Sullivan Is home from St
Michaels Academy at Toronto, on a
furlough.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-10-25

Mr.. and Mrs. David j. Walters, of
526 North Bromley avenue, ent, rtained
last evening at their residence in honor
of Sergeant Hubert +. Kellow. of Com
panS G. Thirteenth regiment, who is
just recovering from a seriuui illness.
Many pleasant diversions were rrovid-
ed for their guests by the genia host
and hostess. Graphaphone selections
were given by ]. Beaumont At a
seasonable hour refreshments were
served
Those present were: Mr.. and Mrs.
Philip II. Warren, Mr.. and Mrs. w
Connors, Mr.. and Mrs. w. G. Scott,
Mr.. and Mrs. Joht Beaumont, Alder
man and Mrs. G.. F. Kellow. Hr. and
Mrs. Joseph McKenna. Mr. and Mrs.
Charles Pitcher. Mrs. William Kenne-
dy, and the Misses Margaret Mccain,
Katherine Healey, Anna McKenna,
Margaret jenkins, Margaret Powell,
Jessie Kellow, May Kennedy, Walter
Chase, Robert Beaumont, Peter Gealy,
William Scott, James Connors, Harry
Kellow.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-10-25
SCHOOL DEPOSITS YESTERDAY.


Every depositor among those at
tending the three public schools on this
side which are using the savings fund
idea, seemed to have made an extra
effort during the past week, and each
room shows a larger total, thus rails
ing the average for the week. The de-
posits for yesterday for each school
as follows:
For public school No. 13-David
owens, principal, $3.50; Miss Martha
Watkins, 80 cents: Elizabeth Lewis,
sl.02; Miss Alice Evans, 2S Miss
Bertha Kelly, 80 cents: Miss Nellie
Richards. $l.5S: Miss Nellie Kelly,
sell; Miss Catherine Phillips, S1.13;
Miss Eliza Price, sl.Os: Mary Har-
ris, "a cents; grand total, SLIT.
For public school No. 19-NIiss Josie
D. Lees, principal IS cents; Miss Ag-
nes Murray, $l.G9; Miss Norma Mich
oils, 81 cents: Miss n. Beamish, 10
cents; Miss Morgan. 81 cents; Miss
Flynn, $l.O0; Miss Edna Kent, so cents;
Miss Agnes Evans, SO cents; Miss
Wade, $239 Miss Murphy, s1.22: Miss
Della p. Evans, 800; Mrs. Ferber,
S275; grand total, $14.03.
For public school No. 32-H. L. Nor
gan, principal. s1.00: Miss NJ. w.
Vaughan, 5s cents: Miss Lewis, 81
cents; Miss Mullen. SIS cents; Miss
Ruddy. 27 cents; Miss Fellows. s1.4O;
Miss NJ. Carpenter, 1875; Miss Warner,
$3.50; grand total. SS.43.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-10-25
FUNERAL OF MRS. NJ. STANTON

The auditorium of st. PatriCks s
church was crowded yesterday morn
ing by the large attendance of friends
at the funeral services of the late Mrs.
Mary Stanton, of 519 Stanton street.
The remains We're borne to the church
from the residence, and at o'clock 4
solemn high mass of requiem was cele-
brated. Rev. A. II. Broderick officiat-
ed and preached an eloquent funeral
sermon.
At the conclusion of the services the
remains were borne to the Cathedral
cemetery, where interment was made
The pallbearerS were: James and p.
]. McCann, Thomas Macarthur ST..
Thomas McArthur, jr, and Michael
Nc Arthur and n. Fadden
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-10-25
NO. IA DEFEATS DJTNMCRE.

The foot ball team from No. II school
met and defeated the team from Dun
more high school Saturday afternoon
on the Central grounds. 1t was a great
game and well won victory. as the
nunmore team outweighed and out
classed the home team. The score was
CO. Left Half-back Carson made the
touchdown in the second half Full
back Diehl kicked the goal. The halves
were twenty minutes each. Davis and
Carson, half-backs and Diehl, full
back. were the star players.
The lineup OF the two teams were:
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-10-25
Globe Warehouse
Knowing Buyers Wait For 1t
And Nav3r Wait In Vain,

For the Annual Blanket Sale comes around as reg
uar the which renders it timely and as it
of these events in which take particular pride
showing what do in the way OF extraordinary
value giving, thrifty housewives, hotelkeepers and
others who deeply interested in the problem of
providing perfect comfort for sleepers during cold
nights have come to regard our Annual Blanket Sale
of the most important event of the year; first
because it opens the door to practical economy and
second because the blankets offered at this sale repre-
the very best makes and qualities the market
at prices which last for ten days only and are never
repeated again during the These facts are
we'll known to our patrons and recognized by the pub
lie in general that further comment is unnecessary
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-10-25
NEW ROOMS SECURED.
Catholic Historical Society Will
Meet in Guernsey Building.

The Catholic Historical society and
Newman Magazine club have secured
quarters in the new Guernsey build
ing on Washington avenue. The rooms
are located on the second floor and
have been handsomely furnished.
This evening the first meeting will
be held in the quarters at s o'clock.
A large attendance is looked for and
there promises to be revival of interest
in the work of the society during the
coming winter months. An interesting
course of lectures is under consldera-
ton and the combined societies will
furnish other profitable entertainments
during the coming year.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-10-25
MINOR NEWS NOTES.

Sergeant Eugene II. Fellows, of
Company +, Thirteenth regiment,
Pennsylvania Volunteer infantry, was
received into full communion at the
Washburn Street Presbyterian church
Sunday morning. Sergeant Fellows is
a son Of Major E. u. Fellows, of the
Second battalion, Thirteenth regiment.
Pennsylvania Volunteer infantry
Regular Tuesday evening affair this
evening at the Electric City Wheel
mems club house on Jackson street,
and every member Is invited to be pres
ent and enjoy themselves.
The Robert Morris lodge male party
will meet for rehearsal this evening in
Ivorite hall on South Main avenue. at
7.SO o'clock and every member IS eX-
pected to be present.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-10-25

A huge porcupine was shot on the
premises OF George Brown, on Church
avenue on Saturday last Where
porcy hailed from Is a mystery. The
family have frequently seen the crea-
ture Of late and Mr.. Brown lay in wait
with a gun. caught him running un-
der his back porch, fired and killed
him.
The animal weighed thirty-five
pounds and was of a steel gray color.
Many persons yesterday visited Mr..
Browns home and viewed the porcu-
pine which will be stuffed.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-10-25
HAPPENINGS OF
NORTH SCRANTON
PoRCUPINE SHOT BY GEORGE
BROWN, CHURCH AVENUE.

Took Refuge Under the Porch of
His Residence-Social Session Con-
Quoted by the Members of Lincoln
Lodge of Odd Fellows-A. A. Vos-
burg Was Chairman of the Meet
ing-Stars Defeated the Crescents
in a Game of Basket Ball in the
Armory.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-10-25

Culture class. He also was very popular,
in previous years, with musical organiza-
tions and has led many chors, ETC., to
victory being associated at one time
with DR.. Joseph Parry, of Wales.
He is survived by his wife, one SON, Jo-
seph, an employe of the Scranton p' St
office; and three daughters, Mrs. Frank
Stover and the Misses Annie and Jessie
Matthias The funeral will he held from
the residence Wednesday afternoon at 2
o'clock. Services at the Plymouth Con-
gregational church at 2.3O o'clock. Inter-
ment will be made at the Washburn
street cemetery.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-10-25

Daniel. the year-and-tlve-months-o
son of James Downey. of Orchard street,
South Scranton, died at o'clock last
night from a weeks illness of membrane
Gus Group. The funeral will take place
tomorrow afternoon. lnterment will be
made in the Cathedral cemetery.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-10-25

Shadrock Pritchard died at his home
1858 rear North Washington avenue, yes
terday from an attack of pneumonia of
ten days duration. He is survived by
his wife and two small children. The de-
ceased was 50 years and months of ag,,
and was a miner by occupation. The fu-
neral will take place tomorrow afternoon.
The remains will be inferred in the WASH
ington avenue cemetery, opposite the late
home of the deceased.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-10-25

Don't you think Talkington bril-
liant conversationalist?'
"Yes; sort of torchlight procession"
CLOVIS that?"
Takes him hours to pass a given
point."-Life
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-10-25

ITCHING PILES.-Dr. Agnew's Oint-
ment Is proof against the torments of
Itching Piles. Thousands of testimonials
Of cures effected by it's use No case too
aggTavating or too long standing for II 10
soothe comfcrt and cure. 1t cures in
from to nights. So cents Sold by Mat.
thews Bros, ard w. 4. Clark.-3S.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-10-25
In Death as in Life.

"The Widow Henpeck says that her
husbands last word was of her"
His last word? He never had one.
She was with him when he died. -
Truth.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-10-25

At the home of her parents, Pcrcilla
Hewitt, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. W. w.
Hewitt, of $50 Genet street, died yester-
day. She was l year old The funeral
will take place tomorrow afternoon. The
little one will be laid to rest in Forest
Hill cemetery,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-10-25
HOStetter'S s
Stomach
BitterS

street, is entertaining Miss Name Null
arky, of Eittston.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-10-25
EVENTS OF DAY In
WEST SCRANTON
PARTY IN HONOR OF SERGEANT
HUBERT F. KELLow.

1t Was Held at the Home of Mr..
and Mrs. David Walters, Of North
Bromley Avenue-Deposits Made
by the School Children of This
Part Of the City--Funeral of Mrs.
Mary Stanton from Her Late Resi-
dence-Personal Jottings.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-10-25
Are You Run
Down ? s.:., az; 'is T.yss 's;'1; ,i;;
v paallyS vour

nerves "on edge? DO you lay awake
nights tossing about in bed, unable to sleep7
IL your appetite gomez Does your tsmac f,
give you trouble ? IL your memory treach.
erous? Ifso, you can be cured with
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-10-25

In Grey or Natural Brown, Grey
Shades. All of these are extra weights,
and the price numbers are particularly
noticeable for their exceeding softness
and full measurements. Our line in
these has never before been equalled in
Scranton:
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-10-25

The above quotations for pairs Blanket sale
begins Tuesday morning Oct. 25 and lasts 10 days
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-10-25
BLANKET SALE BARGAINS.
White Wool Blankets COlOTed Wool Blankets

Including the finest weaves In the
trade, down to the good every day
medium grades. All the New Jac-
guard, Pin Stripe and other fancy bord-
ers are fully represented, while weights
and finish surpass any OF our previous
offerings. Prices quoted are for pairs.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-10-25

The foot ball team of No. 2S school
is hereby challenged for a game for
Saturday morning, October 29. by the
team of No. IA school. Please answer
through The Tribune as soon as pos
sible. Robert Carter, captain; William
Diehl manager.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-10-25

The Comet foot ball club defeated
the No. SO school team yesterday by
a score of 6 to 0 and would like to
get return game next Monday. ].
Murphy captain, ]. Roberts manager.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-10-25

HOODS PILLS are the only pills to
take with Hoods Sarsaparilla. Easy and
yet efficient.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-10-25

A STRONG NATION is made up OF
strong men and healthy women, and
health and strength are given by
Hoods Sarsaparilla, Americas Greatest
Medicine. Get only Hoods.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-10-25

The Oriental Junioc9, of the South
Side. defeated the Cum"r Juni'yS On
the Rye field last Saturday by q score
of 6 to 0. Peter Laval!c manager
The Oriental Juniors, of the South
Side, would like to know when the Jolly
Eleven Juniors are going to give us
that return game. Peter Lavelle man.
ager.