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La Junta tribune. (La Junta, Bent County, Colo.) 1881-1939, 1898-06-29

The following lines from Shakes
peare are especially commended to
the valiant warriors who are cult
vating the war spirit. They are
the words of King Henry v to his
soldiers as they were about TO ad-
vance upon the enemy There is
much in them to "stiffen the sin
ews and summon up the blood"
"In peace, there's nothing so be-
comes a man as modest Stiffness
and humility; but when the blast
of war blows in your ears, then
initiate the action OF the tiger;
stiffen the sinews, summon up the
blood, disguise fair nature with
hard.favoured rage; then lend the
eye a terrible aspect; let it pry
through the portage of the head
like the brass cannon; let the brow
La Junta tribune. (La Junta, Bent County, Colo.) 1881-1939, 1898-06-29
! eastern exchange tells of

A eastern exchange tells of a
man who mortgaged his farm TO
buy his wife pair OF diamond ear
rings. The wife took in washing
to pay the interest on the mort
gage, but the first job she lost one
Of the "sparks" in the suds, where
upon she tried to hang herself in
the barn, but the rope broke and
she fell on Jersey COW worth 81 so
and broke its back. Her husband
then undertook to shoot the COW
to end its misery, but the gun
burst and destroyed his eyes and
his wife ran away with lightning
rod peddler. The mortgage is
still there.
La Junta tribune. (La Junta, Bent County, Colo.) 1881-1939, 1898-06-29

= The dear boys in blue, how they,
do suffer at home and abroad.
Most all of the La Junta girls who
wept copiously and profusely when
our brave boys went of to the
wars have recovered sufficiently to
be able to flirt with a different fel-
low six nights in the week. We
though, they were "tears from the
depths OF some divine despair,
but more likely they were idle
tears, and TenHyson says 1--WE
know not what they mean"
La Junta tribune. (La Junta, Bent County, Colo.) 1881-1939, 1898-06-29

o'erwhelm it, as fearfully as doth
CALLED rock Exchanging and jutting
its confounded base, swilled with
the wild and wasteful ocean. Now
set the teeth, and stretch the nos
tril wide; hold hard the breath,
and bend up every spirit to full
height. Dishonor not your moth
ers; now attest that those whom
you called fathers did beget you!
Be copy now to men OF grosser
blood and teach them how to war;
La Junta tribune. (La Junta, Bent County, Colo.) 1881-1939, 1898-06-29

Mrs. 4. l.. Branson, mother OF
Mrs. ]. NJ. and Mrs. T. J. Gibbs,
died in La Junta. Friday. June "a.
1898, aged IS years, 6 months and
3 days.
Deceased came to Colorado four
years ago to spend few months
visiting her children here. A few
months after her arrival she was
stricken with total blindness, and
her strength failing with her eye
sight, was never able to return to
her home at Green Castle, Ind.
Death was due to cancerous
growth in her side and for five
weeks she suffered a living death,
morphine being the only remedy
possible to administer. She had
been faithful member Of the
Primitive Baptist church for forty
two years. She leaves ten chill
dren to mourn her loss, three of
whom. Mrs. J. NJ. and Mrs. T. J.
Gibbs and s. I. Branson are resi-
dents of this city.
Mrs. Esther Lay Branson was
born in Union county, Tenn, De-
cember al. 1872, and died at La
Junta, Colo, June ~, 1898, aged
IS years, months and 3 days.
The funeral services were held at
the residence of T. ]. Gibbs Sat
urday at 3 p. M, conducted by
Rev. Hart. Interment at River
view cemetery.
La Junta tribune. (La Junta, Bent County, Colo.) 1881-1939, 1898-06-29
OFFICIAL PAPER OF La JvsrA AND orERo co
WEDNESDAY. JUNE ao, 1898.

Keep the saloons closed on Sun
days by all means; they are men
ace to public morals. No particu-
lar hurry, however, about cleaning
out condemned sink holes and gut
tcrs, reeking with filth; the public
health is extremely vigorous and
can stand any amount of coptagion.
La Junta tribune. (La Junta, Bent County, Colo.) 1881-1939, 1898-06-29
STATE OF ONO, CRY OF TOLEDO, !
LUCAS COUNTY.

:, ,sai u Vt Ohicf I'll ! VI AoLEbo, I -.
LUCAS COUNTY.
Frank ]. Cheney makes oath
that he is the senior partner Of the
firm of F. ]. Cheney & Co., doing
business in the City Of Toledo,
County and State aforesaid, and
that said firm will pay the sum of
One Hundred Dollars for each and
every case of Catarrh that cannot
be cured by the use of Halls
Catarrh Cure. FRANK ]. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and sub
scribed in my presence, this 9th
day OF December, A. D. 1886.
A. w. GLEASON,
(sEAL. Notary Public.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken in.
ternally, and acts directly on the
blood and mucous surfaces of the
system. Send for testimonials, free.
F. ]. CHENEY & Co., Toledo, o.
Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
La Junta tribune. (La Junta, Bent County, Colo.) 1881-1939, 1898-06-29


Electric fans to keep you cool
are new and timely features Of
Santa Fe route dining cars.
Highest cash price paid for fat
cattle. calves, poultry and produce
at the Columbia Meat Market.
Electric fans are cooling. You
get them and other seasonable ar
ticles in Santa Fe route dining cars.
Farmers take your produce to
the cash marker OF X. S. Brock &
Co." opposite the National Hotel.
!. 3. Pearce left on No. 6 Satur-
day night for Grenola, Kansas,
where his wife is now visiting with
friends.
l. A. Burwell, wife and children
returned yesterday morning from
Denver, where they have been on
few days visit.
Pure blood and good digestion
mean perfect health. Pnckly Ash
Bitters puriiies the blood and
strengthens the stomach, liver and
bowels.
In the county court Monday a
final settlement OF the estate of !.
S. Williams was made by Ford j.
Steward, administrator; also in the
estate OF Clara T. Green, w. c.
Steele, administrator.
To cleanse the blood, strengthen
the kidneys and regulate the stom-
ach, liver and bowels, Prickly Ash
Bitters is a grand remedy. 1t cures
indigestion, constipation and pro-
notes activity in body and brain.
The county commissioners meet
in regular monthly session next
Monday. They will probably be
in session for two weeks or more
sitting as board OF equalization,
when parties who think they have
been unjustly assessed will have an
opportunity to register kick.
A letter from w. P. Bidwell,
published in the Pueblo Chieftain
} esterday, says the Colorado re-
cruits arrived in San Francisco
safe and well last Wednesday
night. He says: II have received
great many compliments on the
conduct and appearance of the
men and OF course feel very good
over il We do not leave here
until about July 10, am sorry to
say. but expect that it is all for
the best as can get my men into
better shape to turn over to the
regiment, Before close | want
to say that La unta is the hottest
place have seen in a good while.
1t is little, but o myl They tired
themselves out to entertain us and
more than succeeded, and finished
up by giving the men truck load
OF provisions and fifteen gallons of
coffee. ] can't say enough about
the way we have been treated so
will not try"
r. Z. Chatter met with an un-
fortunate accident last Saturday
morning, by which the second and
third fingers of his left hand were
cut off at the second joint. He
was manipulating the sausage
grinder at Melvin's meat market.
and in some way caught his hand
in the machine. He was unable
to extricate his fingers from the
grinder, the tough tendon of his
middle finger holding them firmly
and being pulled out to the length
of foot or more in his eagerness
to break loose from the machine.
Drs. Dow and Zimmerman were
called and the crushed members
were amputated at the second joint.
Chatter stood the ordeal bravely
and was able to be about again
Monday morning. He has been
particularly unfortunate of late, as
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-09-15
HOStetter's
Stomach
BitterS
SOUTH SCRANTON.

Miss Kate Schneider, of Birch street,
and Edward Rothwan, who is engaged
at Pierce's market in the Central city,
were united in marriage last night
at eight O'Clock in the brides home.
Rev. G.. l.. Lauer, Of st. Paurs Luth-
eran church, was the officiating clergy
men. Miss Annie Scholl was maid of
honor and John Ginader was grooms-
man. The wedding reception was held
in Baldner's hall, on Maple street. The
invited guests were about seventy in
number. Mr.. and Mrs. Rothwan were
the recipients of large number of
gifts. They will commence house,
Keeping today on Penn avenue.
At the home of Mr.. and Mrs. John
Brill. of Alder street, the marriage
of their daughter, Miss Margaret Brill,
to Albert Zeisman was solemnized last
evening at $50 O'Clock in the presence
of the near friends of the bride and
groom. The ceremony was performed
by Rev. j. C. Schmidt, of the Church
| of Peace. Miss Barbara Brill, sister
| of The bride was her attendant and
William Maus was best man. A dim
ner was given at the conclusion of the
ceremony. Mr.. and Mrs. Zeisman will
reside on Prospect avenue. He is pres
| ident of the Junger Maennerchor and
esteemed by all who know him. The
| bride is a charming young woman.
Rev. f. p. Doty, pastor of the Ce-
| dar avenue NJ. f.. church, united in the
| bonds of matrilnony Miss Evangeline
| Doris, of 1907 Cedar avenue, and Stew
art Hardy, of the West Side. last night
| at the home of the bride. Miss Annie
| Doris was bridesmaid and Conner Will
liams acted as best man. The members
| of the two families We're guests at the
reception. The newly married couple
will reside on Hampton street, West
| Scranton.
The South Scranton Tourist club
gave a dance in Pharmacy hall last
night to large number of the clubs
| friends. Cusick's orchestra furnished
the music for the dancing. A feature
of the evenings pleasure was that the
music played by the orchestra was
! presented to it by the members of the
club. purchased while they were in
| Boston in attendance at the national
| convention of the Total Abstinence
Union of America.
| Charles Wirth, of Willow street, a
member of company A, of the Thir-
teenth regiment, now at Camp Meade
is home on a short furlough.
Dr. and Mrs. j. r. Ritz, of Willow
| street, left for Atlantic city yester-
day. The doctor is not enjoying the
best of health and he has gone to the
| seashore to recuperate.
George Tierney and William Mott
of Willow street, have returned from
a visit at Willies-Barre.
Century Hose company proposes tc
cut as wide a swath as possible at the
state firemen's convention at Lebanon
next month. In addition to having
new uniforms the company is being
| drilled once a week in marching for
nations. The drills are conducted by
Sergeant Robert Deter, Of the police
department, and Captain James O'Hara
of Green Ridge. The company drilled
for two hours last evening in the ar
mory on Adams avenue.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-09-15

As was previously announced, the
Archibald colliery, owned and operated
by the Delaware, Lackawanna and
Western Coal company, resumed OPP
erntions yesterday after having been
idle for nearly seven months. Many a
home into which little If any earnings
have been coming during that period
was first made bright by the announce
ment and now the coming of winter
brings with it no grim forebodings OF
want or privation for those of the
household who were wage~earners are
once more delving to provide for their
families.
Nearly 600 men and boys went to
work yesterday. Many Of these have
been unable except for an odd day or
so to procure work and the little that
had been laid by was fast dwindling
away. What gives added security to
the hope that this work will be regu-
lar for some time to come is the fact
that those colleiies which are working
are all making full time and from
present indications there will be good
strong demand for anthracite coal for
several months to come.
The resumption of the colliery, how
higher official positions. outside Su-
perintendent John Fern, who for
many years has occupied that position,
now holds a similar position at the
Oxford. That position is almost nom
inal, there being little to do there since
the breaker was destroyed. William
b. Thornton. of the oxford. takes the
place of Mr.. Fern at the Archibald
Inside Foreman Joseph d. Lloyd. who
was transferred from the oxford
shortly after the burning of the break
er, is displaced by Henry Harris, of
Taylor, assistant inside foreman at the
Holden. outside Engineer George II.
Fellows, of the Archibald, comes to the
oxford and Engineer Sproats changes
places with him. so far there have
been no changes in the subordinate po-
sitions.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-09-15
PERSONAL MENTION,

Mrs. NJ Muir, Of North Rebecca ave-
nuc, has returned from visit at Phil
adelphia.
Rev. J. A. Crawn, of Newfield. N. j..
has returned home after a visit with
relatives here.
Thomas Larkin, of West Lackawan-
ma avenue, has resumed his studies
at Niagara university.
Er. and Mrs. p. f. Struppler, Mr.. and
Mrs. A. NJ. Morse, of this side, left
yesterday on a cross country drive.
They will attend the Tunkhannock fair
before returning.
Miss Cecilia Connors, of Jackson
street, is visiting friends at Tunkhan-
mock.
John Grant Of Keyser avenue, has
returned to st. Charles college, Balti-
more. Md, where he will resume his
studies.
Druggist John j. Davies, of South
Main avenue, Is at Harrisburg.
Thomas McAndrew, of Frink street.
returned yesterday to the Mount Airy
Deaf and Dumb Institute at Philadel-
phia.
Miss Gertrude Freeman, of Corbett
avenue. has returned from a visit at
Ashley.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-09-15
DUNMoRE.

The Arlington double quartette held
their first annual entertainment and
social in the Odd Fellows hall last
night before a large audience. The
committee We're disappointed on ac-
count of the non-appearanCe of good
many of those who We're expected to
participate, but the audience, being in
good humor, did not seem to care
and roundly applauded every number
whether good bad or Indifferent. Some
of the numbers, especially the Lally
children, Miss Hughes and Miss Bessie
Powell, were very good. The follow
ing programme was rendered: Reci-
tation, Miss Matte Hughes; vocal solo,
Miss Martha Matthews: tenor solor,
William r. Wilson; musical selection,
William Wilson; banjo solo, Miss
Katherine Allen; guitar solo, Harvey
Zintle; vocal solo, Miss Bessie Powell;
banjo solo, John HoWley; selection,
Arlington quartette. The Lally chill
dren also entertained the audience
with several sketches. After the pro-
gramme the hall was cleared for dane
ing in which a large number en-
gagged.
All members of Improved Order Hep
taSophs are requested to be present
at the regular meeting Friday night
as business of importance will be trans
acted.
Mr., f. w. Bishop is in Honesdale on
business.
DIR. +. p. Carty, who has been spend
ing the past few weeks in New Jer-
sey, has returned home.
Following is the programme to be
rendered at the Endeavor rally, to be
held at the Presbyterian church this
evening: Song service, Scripture read
ing, anthem, by choir; prayer, musi-
| cal selection, Misses Chamberlain,
| Thomas and Crist; address of well
| come, pastor, Rev. w. f. Gibbons ;
| response, Rev. G. +. Guild, president
| City union: vocal solo, Mr.. A. j. Har-
| bor; address, Rev. Or. l. ]. Lans-
| ing, pastor Green Ridge Presbyterian
| church; vocal duet, Misses Thomas;
| prayer, closing hymn, benediction, fol-
| lowed by Mispah benediction.
| Miss Annie Waterman, of Jefferson
| avenue, died yesterday morning of ty-
phoid fever, after brief illness. aged
| 10 years. Miss Waterman was well
! known in this place, and her many
| friends will be panied to learn of her
| sudden demise. The funeral will oc-
cur from the house Friday afternoon
at 3 o'clock. Rev. DR.. I, ]. Lansing
will conduct the services, and inter-
ment will be made in the Forest Hill
| cemetery.
| The funeral of Mrs. Mary Zorne, who
died at the Moses Taylor hospital Mon
day afternoon, will take place from
the residence, on Sherman avenue. this
afternoon at 2 O'Clock. Interment will
be made in the Dunmore cemetery.
Llewellyn, the seventeen-months-o sold
child of Mr.. and Mrs. Richard Jones'
of Grove street. underwent a success
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-09-15
MINOR NEWS NOTES.

The members of the Simpson Meth
odist Sabbath school are arranging for
their annual outing which will be held
this year at Nay Aug park.
The large committee of arrangements
from the Hyde Park Father Mathew
society are busily engaged in preparing
for the society's annual ball, which will
be held in Mears hall, Oct. TO- The
officers of the committee are: +. f..
Rohan, chairman; John T. Burke, Sec
retary; NJ. r. Walsh, treasurer.
Public school No. 16 was opened on
Monday under most favorable condi-
tions. The attendance was large, but
the capacity of the building was not
overtaxed. The greatest number reg
istered in any room was "a, in the low
est Primary c. Tuesday the numbers
were equalized throughout the primary
grades. There is now a large class of
forty-three members in the Grammar
A grade. The average attendance for
the building is forty-two pupils per
room.
Max Blume's bakery On North Main
avenue will be closed Saturday till
p. m. on account of a holiday.
The funeral services of the late Mrs.
w. r. Sproats will be held this alter
noon at O'Clock at the residence. 1911
Lafayette street. Interment will be
made at Forest Hill cemetery.
Steps will be taken to organize a
male party this evening at the rooms
| over knierms hotel. or North Main
| avenue. Hugh Jones will probably be
leader. The party will compete in the
jackson Street Baptist church choir
eiStedafod Oct. u.
An initial supper will he given in
the Simpson church this evening from
to o'clock. Following the supper
a free entertainment will be given.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-09-15
GREEN RIDGE.

Mr.. and Mrs. w. w. Phillips, of
Washington avenue, are spending a
few days in New York city,
Judge z. =. Smith, of jefferson ave-
nlie, has returned from a short stay at
HoEesdale.
Or. Fordham, of Capouse avenue, is
spending a few days in New York
state.
p. X. Potter, of Monsey avenue, has
returned from a weeks stay at Walls
vile.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Capwell, of Wy
oming avenue, have returned from a
two weeks stay at Montrose.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bliss, of Capouse ave-
nue., are spending 4 few days in Pater-
son, N. j.
Miss Anna Wells, of Washington
avenue, left yesterday for Wells cot
tage, Aurora, N. Y.
Miss Annie Gerecke, of Green Ridge
street, returned home last evening, af-
ter spending the summer in Europe.
Frank Hazard, of Dickson avenue,
is spending few days in New York
city.
Mr.. and Mrs. Schelly, of Brooklyn, N.
Y, who have been the guests of Mrs.
Gross. Of Marion street, have returned
home.
Miss Leila Stanton, of Preston park,
has returned home after a short visit
with her cousin, Miss Carrie Payne, of
Sanderson avenue.
Mrs. John Stevens, of Berwick, who
has been visiting a few days in Green
Ridge, has returned home.
Miss Carrie Ramsey of Marion street,
has returned home from a two months
stay in New Jersey.
Mrs. w. T. Gingher, of Marion street,
has been confined to her home for a
few days with a severe cold
The members of the Green Ridge
Women's Christian Temperance union
who attended the county convention at
CarDondale are: Mrs. Clifford, Mrs.
T. B. Jackson. Mrs. j. S. Miller, Mrs.
S. G. Dorsey, Mrs. Frank DcPew, Mrs.
Harvey, Mrs. J. L. Hopewell Mrs. O..
5 Hackell and Mrs. W. q. Jackson.
The Green Ridge Women's Christian
Temperance union will meet in the
Green Ridge library Thursday after
noon at o'clock.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-09-15
PLEASANT SOCIAL EVENTS

Mr.. and Mrs. Evan jenkins, of 149
South Garfield avenue, were agreeably
surprised at their residence last even
ing by party of their young friends
and a most enjoyable time was spent.
The usual diversions were employed
and several vocal and instrumental Sc
lections were given by members of the
party.
The guests present were the Misses
Anna May Jones, Elizabeth Moses,
Mary Grifiiths, Cassie Davis. Jennie
Edwards. Margaret Davis, Elizabeth
Annficld, Carrie and Mary l.. Schele,
Martha and elizabeth Jones. Sarah
and Rachel Reese and Harriet Rich
ards: BENJAMIN and John Griflths.
Fred Smith, Louis August, John II.
Jones, Thomas Thomas, William Will
liams, David Hill, G.. Smith, Reese
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-09-15
MINOoKA.

The Lackawanna township school
board held their regular monthly
meeting at No. school last evening.
Mr.. Flood, well known knight of the
grip, was present at the meeting with
a patent window curtain and enter
tanned the board with a brief sketch on
the relative merits of his respective
line. Director Thomas reported that
nothing definite had been done in re-
gard to supplying water for the build
ing at Lincoln Heights, as the COM
mittee who had charge of the matter
was waiting for developments. Daniel
O'Lenihan was appointed to succeed
his father and fill out the unexpired
term.
Mrs. George Hilsuard and son, Ju-
Illus, of Chicago, H., are the guests
of Miss Jennie Loughney, on Main
street,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-09-15

full operation for hernia at the Lacka-
wanna hospital last week, and is now
rapidly convalescing.
Miss Daisy Dawson, of Buffalo, N.
Y, who has been the guest of her
uncle, Mr.. Samuel Smith, of Webster
avenue, for the past month, returned
to her home yesterday.
Miss Matte Wilcox, of Madisonville,
is the guest of Miss Eva Osterhout, OF
South Blakely street.
Mr.. Suder Vert, of Cherry street,
has returned from a short visit with
friends at Carbondale.
Charles Brown, of Green Ridge
street, who is taking course of study
at Nazareth hall. Nazareth, left yes
terday for that place.
Mr. Harry Nye. of Princeton coll
lege, who has been spending his vaca-
tion with his mother. Mrs. S. A. Nye,
has returned to college.
All members Of the high school foot
ball team are requested to meet at
the school at 7.30 p. m. for practice.
st. Stephen commandery, No. 236 the
Ancient and Illustrious order knights
of Malta, installed the following officers
for the ensuing term, on Monday eve-
ming. Sept. II, by Deputy Grand Com
mander Sir G.. w Welsh. assisted by
several past commanders: Sir knight
commander, Sir II. II. Cole: generals
simo, Sir L. d. Anus: captain gen.
eral, Sir F. w. Dodge; prelate, Sir
James N. Hallock recorder, Sir Mar
| vim Tuthill assistant recorder, Sir Ed
| ward Angwin; treasurer, Sir Peter
| Seigle; senior warden. Sir Seldom
Rrady. iunior warden Sir Edward L.
Oakley; standard bearer, Sir William
p. Thomas: sword bearer. Sir c. F.
| Sanse nbaugh; warder. Sir ]. f. Miner;
sentinel. Sir William e. Hall; first
| guard, Sir William r. Wilson; second
| guard, Sir w. ]. Hand; trustees. Sill
James N Hallock: representative tc
Grand commandery, Sir Thomas l.
| Sansenbaugh.