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

JOS. KUETTEL, REAR 5l1 LACKA-
wanna avenue, Scranton, Pa, manufac-
tureT Of Wire Screens.
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PRINTING

BAuER'S ORCHESTRA-MCSlC FOR
balls, piCnics, parties, receptions. we'd
dings and concert work furnished. For
terms address r. j. Bauer, conductor
III Wyoming avenue, over hubert 5
music store
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FRANK r. OKELL, ATTORNEY-AT-
Law, Room g. Coal Exchange, Scranton,
Pa.
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JAMES II. TORREY. ATTORNEY AND
Counsellor-at-1aw Rooms AIS ana 4l4
Commonwealth Building.
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MRS GABLE. GRADUATE MIDWIFE
l5lS Washburn street, Scranton. En-
gagements solicited. Rooms and best
attendance for limited number OF pa
tentS.
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SITUATIONS WANTED


SITUATION WANTED - BY YOUNG
girl, upstair nurse or dining room
girl. Address A. b., care Tribune.
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JESSUP & JESSUP, ATTORNEYS AND
Counsellors at Law, Commonwealth
building, Washington avenue.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1898-11-24
HOW He Got His Dinner.

"As long as my boss hangs on, " said
the big workman, 'Im sure of just as
fine dinner for Thanksgiving as the
market affords. -
Invited to his house?"
mo of course not He has too much
sense to set me down to table with q
lot of the upper crust I'd feel like
crawling under the board and could no
more eat than if l was gagged and
handcuffed. He sends the stuff to the
house, and we never get it all closed
out much before Christmas. ;"
"Does he treat all his men that way?'
"Couldn' afford it, He has hundreds
Of them, you know. But me and him
had what he calls an escapade good
many years ago. You know, l was
coachman for old Grinder. He had a
daughter, the prettiest woman in the
state, and with spirit enough to lead an
army. My present boss fell in love with
her. Grinder fairly kicked the roof off
the house and told me to do the same
with the young boss if ever caught
him on the premises. About that time l
WhS-Wtll, THlu6T Ill lOf5 Will MlSb
Grinders maid, and she told me mighty
plain that if took sides with old Grind
er against his daughter I'd have to go
away from home to do my counting. 1t
was a warm Thanksgiving day when
the young folks planned to elope. The
mistress wanted Inc to drive them, but
| told her in meaning way like that |
better drive the old gentleman when he
took up the chase She saw the point
and told me not to hurt him serious.
"Sure enough, when Grinder heard
the girl had clipped away after dinner
he was cyclone Away he went in a
light buggy with a fast horse. On the
creek bottom road | managed an upset
and dragged him through slush and
mud for II quarter of mile. He was
mad enough TO murder some one, but
he was too proud to own he was beaten,
so lie torgave the young folks and set
the boss up i'll business
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1898-11-24
Order of the Eastern Star.

There is an effort being 10 de To es-
tablish a chapter Of thu abbpe named
order here. The chapter i composed of
Master Masons, their ~iye-. widows,
sisters mothers aud daughters. The
officers. with one exception, afe women.
Already IS haye handed in their names
as charter members. 80 is the number
they wish to start with. The Initiation
fee for charter members is S1.50 (after-
wards 5000 annual dues. Sl.00. The
meetings and work will be in Masonic
Hall. All wishing to come 10 a charter
members vii please send their names to
f. F. Fairhrother or y. w Br4inerd at
once. fhi- order i fast being establish
ed all over the county aud Is very popu-
lar With the ladies' who wish To get the
secrets = and benefits Of Free Masonry.
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An ENJOYABLE Entertainment

In spite of the inelemency of the
weather large number attended the
supper and musical entertainment at the
First Baptist church. Friday evening.
Promptly at half past five by the vestry
clock, the vestry DOOR was opened and
the eating commenced. A delicious
olden time supper was spread consisting
of baked beans, brown bread, coffee,
doughnuts, dried apple sauce, pumpkin
pie and Indian meal pudding. AT eight
O'Clock by the timest's watch the big
choir of thirty.five singers appeared in
antiquarian dress and under the direc-
ton of the choir leader, Mrs. Philo
Steward, began to sing spiritual aud
frivilous songs in ye westinghouse loft
the following being the programme
Three hymns, chorus; Cousin Jedediah,
chorus; recitation, Miss Lola Marston
Uncle Ned, ladies chorus; solo, Twenty
Years Ago, Mrs. Philo Steward; duet,
Miss Flossie Wvman and Mr. Charles
Marston; solo, Mr.. M. q. Baker; recita-
ton, Mrs. J. II. Murray; duet, In the
Cross of Christ. Mrs. Steward and Mr..
Baker; solo, Massa's In de Cold, Cold
Ground, ladies chorus; duet, Prairie
Flower, Misses Flossie Wyman and
Fannie Webb; Kitty Glide, ladies chorus;
solo, Miss Abbie NJ. Robinson; recta-
ton, Master Elmer Nolin; duet, Miss
Smith and Mrs. Murray; Kentucky
Babe, ladies chorus; solo, Mary of
Argyle, Miss Eldena Smith; solo, On
the Canal, Mr.. Converse Webb; trio,
Mrs. Steward, Mrs. Estabrook and Miss
Annie Allen; recitation, Mrs. f. w
Marble; quartette, Flow Gently Sweet
Alton, Mrs. Steward, Miss Brookings
Messrs Baker and Smith; Should Old
Acquaintance be Forgot, chorus.
Miss Allen accompanied the chorus
singing on the church organ and the
solos, duets, and quartettes were ac
companied by Mrs. Steward on the piano
and Miss Elsie Walton on the guitar
Weeks of preparation had been spent in
practicing for this entertainment and
Mrs. Steward deserves much credit in
making it the success that it proved te
be. Mention cannot be made of any ont
feature as deserving special praise as ali
were of high order and finely rendered
The audience was an appreciative one
and enjoyed and appauded each numter
heartily, Mr.. Webb's solo, ION the
Canap receiving long applause. The
net proceeds which amounted To about
$40 90 are in the hands of the Y. Z. s. c.
+. to expend as they choose aud will
probably be used towards buying a
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1898-11-24
The December Term

Clerk of Courts Brainerd has received
the following from Associate Justice l..
A. Emery, who will preside at the De-
cember Term of supreme Judicial Court
in this county;
AT the next December term. Court
will open AS usual on the first day. being
The third Tuesday. at 10 O'Clock a. m.
The docket will then be called and cases
assigned for trial. The grand Jurors
will attend as usual at the same time.
As soon as the grand jury makes its final
eport. the Court will adjourn to Tues
day. December 9th, at II o'clock a. N.
There will be no jury trials till that time,
and the traverse jurors will report at
bat time, Tuesday. December 9th, at
/ o'clock a ~. aud not before
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FLOWERS AND LEAVES.
Some Appropriate Decorations For
Thanksgiving Day.

The woman who converts her house
into a sort of green bower, with avenues
of palms and the like, may be creating
a pretty effect, but she is not arranging
an appropriate decoration for Thanks
giving Thanksgiving il an American
festival, and eXOtics are out of place if
one desires to preserve the American
spirit in her decorations. Those hardy
flowers which might grow out Of doors
in American yards are the best suited to
Thanksgiving OrnamentatlOn, and OF
these the chrysanthemum Is naturally
first.
That obliging flower comes in almost
every possible shade now and can be
made to harmoDize with any scheme Of
color decoration 1t is as white as
snowdrop; ii Is tawny yellow and pale
yellow it is reddish brown and clear
red; it is pink; it is soft lilac Each of
these colors comes in numberless sorts
of blossoms-big ones, with tightly
curled leaves, and little ones with strag-
Cling, ragged leaves. No woman can
despair of beautiful results who uses
plenty of chrysanthemums.
A glass bowl full of tho starry white
blossoms set ON table of polished ma
hogany or deep red cherry is most effect
i've. A bowl of dark red ones glowing
in fine contrast to the polished oak of q
library table is beautiful Mantels on
which plants full Of blossoms are set
are lovely if blossoms of one color are
chosen The deep yellow ones with
edges darkening to brown are particu-
larly good for this massed style of deco
ration
One woman, who appreciates the value
of oheeseoloth, has covered the wall
above her fireplace and mantelshelf
with dark red cheesecloth gathered
rather fully. On the center of the man
tel itself she has arranged to have a
low, big bowl of white chrysanthemums
while old fashioned glass candelabra at
each end will add to the glittering
bright effect
Smilax is not to be despised in deco
ration. Chandeliers and window frames
may be wreathed with it, mantel mir.
rors half hidden beneath q latticework
of it, and streamers of it suspended from
available picture frames. Of course the
cool, feathery green is not particularly
appropriate for. Thanksgiving decora-
ton, but it serves AS delightful back
ground fer warmer, more glowing floral
effects
Besides chrvsanthemums, which by
their size and profusion at this season
of the year lend themselves particular
ly TO Thanksgiving decoration, there are
baradia, with its coral. pink and red
blossoms, roses of all descriptions, VIC
/ let's and the like. The woods still have
trailing vines of red and bronze pine
boughs and cones, brilliant leaves and
dusky berries. The clever woman makes
use of these profusely in decorating her
house at Thanksgiving, and they seem
particularly appropriate. New York
| World
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1898-11-24
Men of Weakened Power, lex.
hausted NigOr.

Weak men suffering from nervous de-
bility, weakened power and exhausted
vigor, can now take new hope. DR..
Greene, "a Temple Place, Boston, Mass,
who is without doubt the most success
full specialist in curing this class of
diseases, offers to give free consultation
by mail to all weakened, vigorless and
nerve-exhausted men. You have the
privilege of consulting DR.. Greene by
letter describing your complaint and he
will, after carefully considering your
condition, send you free letter fully
explaining all your symptoms, telling you
everything about your complaint so
plainly that you will understand exactly
what als you. Write % him at once
and get back your strength and vigor.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1898-11-24

The first thing an orthodox Siamese
does in the morning is to scare away
the family ghosts who may have gath
cred about the old place in the night.
Letting off crackers is an effectual
means. At the new year all the ghosts
come trooping to their former dwell
ings. For three days they have their
fun. At the end of the time the priests
and their. flocks fire guns and use other
devices for getting rid of them. A ST.
amese is cotfined face downward, so
that the ghost may not sneak back
through the dead mans mouth. The
coffin is taken out through a hole in the
wall and carried several times round
the house in order that the ghost may
be put off the scent and not return to
vex his family v-Exchange.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1898-11-24
County Commissioners Court.

The county commissioners held an ad-
iourned session at the court house, Sat.
urday, to act upon petition asking for
the appointment of an agent to build a
certain road in the town of Concord,
said road having been located by the
county commissioners in 1896, and the
town of Concord has not opened il as
required by law There was no appear
ance before the commissioners OF inter-
ested parties. but they were notified that
the selectmen of Concord had appointed
Calvin Ellis, agent on the part OF the
town, to open the road and build a
bridge to cross a stream on the line Of
said road, and the hearing was obviated.
Other business of general character
was also transacted by the board. All
the members attended the session. The
next meeting OF the commissioners will
be the regular December session, the
18th of that month.
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ETC., by attracting people and increasing
good thing, but we cannot afford to pay
too high price for its possible ad-
vantage.
These desnltory paragraphs are written
preliminary to our statement defining our
position upon the issue stated above,
which in brief is:
The time has not arrived for the
change from the town to the city form
of municipal government for Skowhegan.
We're it desirable to make the change
now we should be in favor of full
fiedged city government, consisting of
mayor, three aldermen to each ward,
etc. We do not believe in going half
way. We should be large town or a
small city but we can see no advantage
in the municipal mixture provided for
in the "Bacheller Bill"
AS we read the bill, and as it is explain
ed by the author, the selectmen and
other town officers are to remain as
before and perform the same duties, un-
less otherwise provided by the act. The
town council is to have the power to raise
money by vote and transact certain other
duties prescribed by the act, all of
which, except the voting of money, is
now performed by the selectmen. Thus
we would have a divided head-two
boards very liable to clash. No man
can tell before it is tried how such a
plan would work. Any man who has
had experience with new law realizes
that it is difficult to predict with any
degree of certainty the exact results of
its enforcement. That this proposed
law, with thirty one sections, many of
them entirely new and setting up new
and complicated plan of municipal gov
eminent entirely untried combining
two distinct forms thereof will go along
without friction or serious hitch, is by
no means assured and no man can assure
it. We can experiment with it for few
years, but do we want to? Experiments
are liable to be costly.
With all Difference due the gentleman
who evolved this project, we honestly
believe the "Bacheller Bir' is a good
one to "let Alone
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1898-11-24

ia pieces as large ar a cent in some
places. Bald Mountain has always had
a local reputation az bearing gold, and
during the gold boom Of some years ago,
ZONE Of the 'expertsn declared that the
signs were better in the locality of this
mountain than anywhere else in the
State. The streams which. flow down
from it, they said, bear striking resem-
blance to the stream- IN the gold .legions
Of California.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1898-11-24

In the Militar Wocheublatt, a leading
German military organ, Herr Won Ploetz
recommends horse racing as a panacea
for socialism. He says that the reason
why there is no socialism in England is
that they encourage horse racing there
and that 1.-The love of the sport is the
connecting link between all classes of
men, enabling the poor to comprehend
the necessity for difference of fortune I"
Following out Herr Ploetz's idea, it
is said that gambling on horse racing is
increasing in Germany at a tremendous
rate, though SO far no diminution of
socialism has been noticed
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YES OR NO.
SkOwhegan People Are Respectfully
Asked to Answer These
Questions.

Is there anything in the evidence of
ones senses?
Can the reader dispute and then dis
prove local evidence?
Can reliance be placed upon state
ments from people we know?
Are the opinions of residents of SHOW.
hogan of any greater moment than opin-
ions held by residents of Florida or
Michigan?
Would you sooner believe people living
in those states than people living in
your own cityP
Answer these questions honestly after
you have quietly read the following.
Mr.. l.. l.. Morrison of Al Water St,
Milbnrn block, says: 81 am convinced
after using Doan's Kidney Pills that they
are remedy which can be relied upon.
About year ago or over | fell on the
icy sidewalk, landing fiat on my back
1t did not seem to hurt me much and
got right up and went on my way as if
nothing had happened. shortly after
marked symptoms of kidney trouble
developed. | got Doan's Kidney Pills
down stairs in Folsom's drug store. The
first dose maze some slight improvement
and | was actually relieved some in three
hours, After | used that box l got an
other and am pleased with the result.
| met friend who has kidney complaint
bad some time ago and | asked him if
he had ever used Doan's Kidney Pills.
He replied no | said to him, We'll,
you go and get box They will do you
good for they helped me- You can
refer to me and state that | endorse
Doan's Kidney Pills. | can be found in
my office at any time and will always
opinion"
Doans Kidney Pills are for sale by all
dealers, price so cents. Mailed by Eos
ter-Miburn Co, Buffalo, N. Y, sole
agents for the United States
Remember the name Doan's and take
no substitute.
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Card.

We guarantee every bottle of Cham
herlau's Cole. Cholera and Diarrhoes
Remedy and will refund the money to
any ore who is nor satisfied after using
il. 1t is the most successful med cine in
he world for bowel complaints. both
for children and adults. II. W. Cush-
ing, Skowhegan Sullivan Newton, Jack
man.
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gucklIn's Arnica Salve.

The Best Salve in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers. Salt Rheum,
Fever Sores, letter, Chapped Hands,
Chilblains, Corns, and all Skin Eruptions
and positively cures Piles, or no pay
required. 1t is guaranteed to give per-
feet satisfaction or money refunded.
Price % cents per box.
c. w. Folsom's Drug Store.
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Card.

We, the undersigned, agree to refund
the money on a tifty-cent bottle Of
Greene's Syrup of Tar if it fails to cure
your cough or cold We also guarantee
= twenty five cent bottle TO prove Salts
factory or no pay. 6mo40
H. W. CUSHING. RIxBY Il BUCK.
". II. FULLER, c. W. FOLSOM.
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c. w. FOlsOm's Drug Store.

This said Mr.. Filter, lis picture OF the
only girl ever loved. "How cleverly," said
Miss Wyse, as she looked at the portrait they
do get up these composite photographs"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-06-02

Print paper has taken an advance of
one-half cent per pound since the war
commenced. The advance is partially
caused by the great demand among
newspapers for extra war editions, and
most of the mills are working double
time. And this is not the worst fea-
ture, for it is predicted that it will
advance TO double the price asked a
few months ago The margin for
profit at a dollar year was small
enough before, and it either means one
of three things: The dollar paper
must do away with the credit system
absolutely, go back to the $50 rate,
or close up shop and quit business en-
tirely.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-06-02
THEY ARE REMEMBERED.
Tribute To the Memory of Our Gallant
Solder Dead.

Solder Dead.
May 30th OF each recurring year and
the Sunday preceding are days that
will ever be observed so long as time
shall last, because the memories OF the
deeds of valor aud heroism that hallow
these days is being instilled into the
life OF the rising generation and they
will faithfully observe them after the
fathers who fought for the principles
OF liberty and union have passed away.
"A union memorial service was held
at 1890 o'clock and it called out very
large audience. Dan 5. Root Post and
the w. IL. &. occupied seats in front To
the number OF 100 or more. The sing
ing was conducted by members OF the
Baptist choir with Mrs. j. E. Clemens
presiding at the piano. Rev. B. V.
Child read the scripture and Rev. O.
j. Golden made fervent prayer.
The address was given by Rev. w. l..
Munger and was an excellent effort
and showed that the speaker had given
the subject much thought and careful
study. 1t was listened to with marked
attention and many complimentary
words were given by the old soldiers in
praise of the sermon.
Decoration Day was as bright and
beautiful as heart could wish for and
business generally was suspended.
The factories were all closed to give
the employees "A holiday which was
fully appreciated by the large number
of laborers in the city. The G.. A. II.
hall on Broas. street was profusely
decorated with bunting and the stars
and stripes. AT l0:30 o'clock the
Grand Army boys and members of the
Woman's Relief Corps under command
of Major Frank Il. Chase the com
mander, entered the hall which was
already well filled with citizens and
visitors from out OF the city.
After reading general orders the
male quartette composed of C.M Kings
ley, HI. VanBenschoten, Joe Z. Berry
and Walter Hutchinson sang few
selections Lincoln's G ty S burg
speech was read by Major Chase and
Rev. b. Y. Child offered prayer. Mr..
Chase introduced George f. Nichols of
Ionia who gave the address, and al
though he was not in the best Of health
and spirits on account of his eyes troub-
ling him it was full OF patriotism and
excellent thoughts. He eulogized the
honored dead and gave the comrades
living many words of praise for the part
they took in the great struggle for
human liberty and of their devotion in
commemorating their heoric deeds on
the battlefield and of showing rever-
ance to the departed. He spoke of
the present crisis with Spain as being
a war waged by the United States in
the interests of humanity and that
there would be no lack of loyalty to
the old flag and quick response to
the call for the suppression of tyranny
and injustice.
At the close of the speech the ceme-
teries in the city were visited by the
old veterans and many citizens who
made the usual floral offerings on the
graves of those who are at rest.
After dinner at the post room which
was served TO the old soldiers and
their wives and friends, the Otisco and
Smyrna cemeteries were visited and
the graves of the comrades who lie
beneath the green sward were covered
with flowers.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-06-02

Game Warden Osborn has notified
his deputies that the law forbidding
the catching of fish in the inland lakes
and streams by any other means than
hook and line after the first of April
must be rigidly enforced. There are
persons who have no regard for law so
long as their own personal conven-
fences are appeased and the deputies
are urged TO enforce the law to its
fullest extent. Those who now fish
unlawfully do so at their peril.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-06-02
CITY OFFICERS.
CHURCHES.

METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH-S
vices at 10 30 a. IN. and 80 p IN. Sabbath School
ut close OF morning service. Prayer meeting on
Thursday evening. REV. o. j. GOLDEN, Pastor.
CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH Services at
lo:30 "a. m. and 80 p. m. Sabbath School al
II :I5 n. m. Prayer meeting on Thursday eve
ming. REV B. V. CHILD, Pastor.
BAPTIST CHURCH-Services at 1890 a. IN.
and 1880 p IN. Sabbath school at close of NOR.
ming services. Prayer meeting on Thursday
evening. REV. w. L. MUNGER, Pastor
FREE METHODIST CHURCH-Praye and
praise service, eleven o'clock a. m. Preaching,
1880 p. m Prayer meeting Friday evening
REV. OSCAR DAFOE. Pastor
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-06-02
THE GOOD LIVERS SAY

UND they ought to know because they
oi are always testing all the good things
the markets afford. Well, they say, THAT
Coffee is just exactly what Coffee ought
to be, of great strength, fine flavor, ex-
quisite aroma, and the price within the
reach of all. We are agents for Chase &
Sanborn.
Green Goods are in the market and we
head the procession.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-06-02

One OF Hib McElroy's fine dogs dis
appeared recently and 1t was thought
he had been stolen, but 1t was found
dead Saturday. having been shot by
some one in the woods near the Howe
addition.