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The Forrest City times., 1898-08-26
Judges of Election.

The following is a list of the Judges of Election appointed for the ensuing two years by the Board of Election com, missl0ners, together with list of the special Deputy Sheriffs appointed to serve at their respective precincts on September ), 1898:
 Madison township Forrest City precinct: Judges-N E. Nelson, Sol Lewis, democrats; John c. Bell, republican. NJ N. Gaines deputy sheriff.
 Madison precinct: Judges: F. NJ Clancy, Robert Berry, democrats; Harye Wheeler, republican. Wm, Robinson, deputy sheriff.
 Waterford precinct: Judges-Neely Johnson, Tom Lewis. democrats; R. C. Cole republican. NJ. R. McCrary, deputy sheriff. Franks township Iudges-M. W. Hill, John I. Whit. lenton, democrats; Taylor Boswell, re. publican. A. D. Mcdaniel, deputy sheriff. Wheatley township Judges: R. w. Payne. J. E. Hall, oemocrats; c. r. Hemenway, republi- can. Dr. J R. West, deputy sheriff. qoodwin township Egypt precinct: Judges-J. II. Stutts, Willie Wilkerson, democrats. Jack Jones, republican. John J. Grant. deputy sheriff. goodwin precinct: Judges-W. J. sofuan, J. F. Stockard. democrats; J. IT. Cavanaugh, republican. John T.. Dyal, deputy sheriff. ffaifle township
 Judges-J. l.. Speer, II. NJ. Hollo- man, democrats; Frank Sulcer, repub- pcan. II I. Gorum, deputy sheriff. 1riggs township
 Judges-Emmet Mallory, F. E. F. yfsery, democrats. James Tackett, republican. w. R. Kendrick, deputy sheriff.
 biaetiish township
 Precinct No. 1: Judges-George apple, E. Duncan, democrats; G. F. LAWS, republican. Sam Ashworth, Qeputy sheriff.
 rteclnct No. ?: Judges-Grant Me pane, l.. F. Dunn. democrats; Charles s'cEwen. republican. C. D. Stokes, Qeputy sheriff.
 Ahgullle township
 Judges-J. II. Odom, James IEall, aemocrats; Abe Jones, republican,. '. Ii. Hill, deputy sheriff. ielico township
 Judges-W. $. Waldrop, Sslie Aven, uenocrats; J. 0. Tipton, republican. Teo' M. Rowland, deputy sheriff. Johnson township
 Jadges-Robt. Brown, l.. r. Merritt uemocrats. J. r. Mcdonald. republi- oah. W. R. Fletcher. deputy sheriff.
The Forrest City times., 1898-08-26
Funeral of Yrs. Ferguson.

MeSsrs. W. E. Williams, I. w. Nal. |lory, Chas. Lewis. Edward Roleson and E. l.. Fadakin. of this city, at. tended the funeral of Mrs. w. c. Fer guson at the Mcdaniel cemetery last Friday afternoon. The services at the grave were conducted by Eld. w. H. pasay, in his usual earnest and i'm. pressive manner, and were listened to by large congregation of sorrowing friends and relatives.
 Mrs. Ferguson, as was announced in this paper last week, died Thursday after painful illness of about two weeks. In life she was a noble little .oman and was beloved by all who knew her. Perfectly unselfish in her daily walks, she was the idol of large family, and their loss is incOnsolable She leaves a husband and eight chil.
 dren-four boys and four girls. Te
 them in this great bereavement we can comfort only to the extent of d sincere
 sympathy, and this we feel and extend.
 Maiarion With Ma,arion Tablets
 Guaranteed cure for Chills, Fever and
 Ague, or money refunded. 50 cents. All
 Drugoists
The Forrest City times., 1898-08-26
For Sale.

Two Jersey heifers, IS months old. and one 10 months. two Bershire gelds. months. See J. F. Wolfe, at Russell. Graham & Co.'S.
The Forrest City times., 1898-08-26

"aiarion.is Endorsed by Best Phy- srseiahs and guaranteed to cure Chills, ,e.er and Ague. All Druggists or from ~omt-West Drug Co.,, St. Louis.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-05-27

Peter Higgins, Of the upper section
Of the Twentieth ward, who, with his
brother John, was held in bail for an
alleged assault on Thomas DouEhcrty
ny Alderman Ruddy, Wednesday even
ing, had a warrant issued last evening
for Dougherty's arrest, charging him
with eXtOrtiOn. In his information
given to the alderman, Peter stated
that yesterday he and his brother made
ovcrturcs to DOugherty to withdraw
the charges, in consideration of the
Higgins paying $40 to him and settling
al costs in the cases.
The offer was agreed TO, and last
evening the trio went To the office OF
Alderman Ruddy and at the conclusion
of a civil case the alderman was giving
a hearing to, DOugherty informed him
that they had come to settle the cases
heard by him the evening previous.
Doughcrty also told his honor of the
money consideration. The alderman
informed him that he would not con-
sent to such action in his court. Be
fore he finished the statement, Peter
Higgins handed Dougherty a so bill,
which was accepted and, turning Ia
Alderman Ruddy, he asked that war
rant be issued, charging DOugherty
with eXtorting money. His request was
complied with and a hearing in the
case will be given tonight at I O'Clock
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-05-27
AMERMAN MISSION.
First Anniversary OF the Opening
Celebrated Last Night.

The first anniversary Of the orcning
of the Amorman Memorial Tabernacle
Mission Of the Penn Avenue Baptist
church was observed last evening. 1t
was started by a committee of the
Sunday school and Christian Endeavor
and afterwards assumed by the official
board of the church. The Sunday school
and the weekly prayer meeting be-
gan in a private house on Mulberry
street. Lemucl Amerman was its first
superintendent. After his death j. w.
Browning became superintendent. The
now chapel on Prescott avenue was
erected last winter.
The exercises last evening consisted
of a few remarks by Mr.. Browning,
who referred to those who had died
during the year. Mr.. Amcrman and
Mis-. Evans. Gcorye Hansy, secretary,
presented the years report which
showed that co had joined the school.
At first only 80 were in the primary
department. The site for the present
chapel was bought in oct. 1897. on
December 80 it was dedicated free of
debt, through the generosity of Mrs.
Ella Amcrman, Mir. McClavc and
other friends.
The present membership Is 49, the
average attendance 1873. There are nine
classes and a large primary depart
ment.
Rev. r. L. Y. Pierce gave a brief ad-
dess and Mrs. L. n. Gates added a
few encouraging words. y telegram
was received from Rev. DR.. j, *. Dixon
and Il reply sent to him. The evening
closed with a pleasant social.
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MORGAN-LEwIs NUPTIALs.

Miss Margaret, daughter of Mr.. ana
Mrs. Thomas Morgan, uT 1919 Eynon
street, was married to William Lewis,
of Eynon street, Wednesday evening at
o'clock at the residence of her par
ents. Guests to the number of seventy
five were present and witnessed the
nappy event.
The ceremony was performed in the
parlOr of the residence and pOttCd
palms and flowers We're used in deco
rating. Rev. John Evans, of Nandling,
Pa. ofliciatCd and Professor Talcsion
Lewis played the wedding marches.
The bride wore green satin and was
attended by Miss Jennie Morris, as
bridesmaid. Miss Norris was attircd
in brown with velvet trimmings. Both
ladies carried roses. Miss Gertrude
Morgan, "A sister of the bride, acted as
flower girl and wore white.
CONGRATULATIONS were offered at the
conclusion of the ceremony and a
wedding rcpast was served, Mr.. and
Mrs. Lewis are well known young pco-
pie of this side They will dispense
with a wedding tour and for the pres
cnt will reside with his parents at
1904 Eynon street.
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FOR MEMORIAL DAY.

Memorial exercises will De h,ld this
afternoon 10y the pupils Of several pub
lie schools here. There are ten schools,
Nos. 6, l., 49, II, 16, Is, 10. p. % and 81
and patriotic exercises WILL no doubt, he
held at each. In some instances the
school, as a whole, will observe it; in
others, each room will have its own
exercises and again one, two or more
rooms will unite in carrying out an
appropriate programme.
At No, 49, the pupils of Intermediate
\ and B, and Grammar c, will unite.
1t is expected that CAPTAIN 4. B. Stev.
ems, of the Ezra Griffin Post, No. 139,
Grand Army Of the Republic will de-
liver an address. Tho school control.
lers are invited To be present, also the
parents of .Ee children. The exercises
will be held at the school and the fol-
lowing programme will be carried out:
Song, Marching Through Georgia"
School
Recitation The Rusty sword"
Miss Lillian Tewksbury
Song, "TonunG Tonight ...........School
PhonoEraph Selections .,...,,..W. Pryor
kcCiLutiun, "l,Oll Cali"
Miss Florence Davis
Song, Battle Cry of Freedom School
Patriotic Address.
Song, soldiers Requiem" ......... School
phonograph Selections .,........W. Pryor
Song, vacant Chair"
Pupils Of Grammar c
Recitation, "Nlusic on the Rappahan-
mock r............,..Nlis Bessie Sloat
Song, soldiers Farewell" ....... School
Essay spain, Cuba and America"
Humphrey Bradley
phonoGraph Selections ......,...W. Pryor
Recitation, "Star Spangled Banner"
School
Song, TRAMP, Tramp, Tramp" "... School
Recitation, Ride Of Jennie McNcil,"
Miss Geraldine Phillips
! Song OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. School
Ph1uoEraph. .As
| Recitation, The Maine"
Miss Bessie Sloat
| Song, America" .............,.......S School
The above pupils will assist IN the me-
| mortal services at the Washburn Street
| cemetery Monday.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-05-27
POLICE AND ALDERMAN1C.

Henry Lord, Of 42l Wrights court,
when he was home, waived hearing
before Alderman Kclow yesterday al
tcrnoon. and entered hail in the sum OF
$500 for his appearance before court.
The charge was "dcscrtion and nom
support" preferred by his wife. He
has not been home to see his children
since May II last, so it is alleged.
Frederick Lowry, residence Taylor
but most of his time in Scranton-was
found i'm his sulky fast asleep Wcdnes-
day evening by Patrolman Matthews.
The hour was a wee sma' one and the
horse apparently having the better
sense was wandering around seeking
some place Of safety Alderman Moses
fined him SO i'm police court yester-
day morning lie paid.
Mrs. Bridget Naughton, calling
herself "The widow from the Pync'
was picked up ON the street early yes
tcrday morning ny Lieutenant VIII
iams in a drunken condition. Not
having the requisite 50 to pay the fine
imposed by Alderman Moses in police
court. she was enrolled with the re-
cruits now stationed at the county
bastilc. Her term of enlistment lasts
for 20 days.
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GREEN RIDGE.

The lady friends of the General Shcri-
dan council will meet this evening at S
O'Clock at the councils rooms to ar
range for the picnic which will he hrll
at Laurel I'm Park on Saturday, June
fl.
Miss Grace Wp"1 entertained a mum.
her OF f,icnds "t her hcmc on Monscy
avenue last cvoning
Miss Grace Bagcly, of Carbondalc, who
hes been the guest of Green Ridge
friends, returned home yesterday.
Harry IIcyuods of Mouscy avenue. is
spending a few days in New York city
Thc pupils of No 2S school will give
al entertainment this evening i'm the
school auditorium. Tho following pro-
rrJrnme will be rendered: Ring out
" Bells" twelve young ladies'; piau1
solo, Nablc Jayne; recitation, "Tho
Pride of Battery B," Laura Harvey: doll
dri'l, girls from the primary department:
recitation, "Tho Fclon's Cell" Miss
Hazel HOUowoIl; zithor solo, Hormonic
Eoo@; duet Grace and Pearl Iscnhach:
recitation. Little Torment" Cora Shot
| ten; instrumental duet Grace and Bessie
Stachhousc: recitation, "Our Folks"
Grace Benson; chorus. twenty-five boys;
| recitation, "The Bird of Freedom" Wal
ter stevens; piano solo" Elizabeth Palm
| or; mixed chorus. "The Anvil Chorus"
tit'y voices.
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IN DCNOVAN's COURT.

Alderman c. c. Donovan issued
warrant several days ago for the ar
rest of John Hayes, ir, who was
charged by his father with assault and
battery and threatening to kill John
was taken before the alderman at noon
yesterday ana he promised to reform
and to treat his parents with the re-
spnct due them. His father was dis
posed to forgive his son and the alder
man held him in 5000 bail for one month
and upon Hayes conduct in that time
rests the result of the case. His father
qualified as his hondsman.
While the alderman was enjoying his
noon-day lunch, after disposing of the
HAYES case. Mrs Michael Carroll. Of
Lavclle court, rushed into his Office
badly beaten. and in a pitiahle condi-
ton, caused. she said. by her husband,
who attacked her while under the in
nuenca Of liquor \ warrant was is
sued for Carroll and he was held in
$500 bail
one who has experienced the un-
pleaslntncss Of putting his hand in his
pocket and to his utter surprise dis
covers that mis- wallet is missing, can
appreciate the feelings of Contractor
Max Phillips of this side when he
rushed into Attorney DunOVans office
in the Mcars' building yesterday and
Cvcitodlv asked if ho had left a largo
wad Of bills thcrr, . short time before
NO YOU did not, Max replied Mr..
Donovan. Then | have been touched "
said the contractor, as he paced M and
down the Office, bcWailing his loss, and
was about to leave when the alderman
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-05-27

relatives at Camp Alger. They con-
tanned requests for provisions. The
boys do not, it seems, take readily to
the rations offered for the regular
army.
Peter Hoban and Charles Headin
were arrested last evening by Officers
Thomas Watkins and Finley Ross
The mon had entered Clarks hotel on
Market street, and had trouble with
the bartender. They were taken To the
station house and given a hearing last
evening by Alderman Fidler, who fined
them SIS and s. respectively.
Daniel jenkins, of oak street, is i'll.
The Christian Endeavor choir held a
rehearsal last evening IN the ProNi-
dcncc Presbyterian church. The propo-
sition which came from committee
of gentlemen from Pcckville was con-
sidcrod and accepted.
Joseph Tuplady,of the Marvine patch,
was arraigued yesterday before Alder
man Edward Fidlcr on the charge of
assaultlng his wife. He was COM
mittcd to tail in default of bail.
John Kelly. Of McDonouEh avenue,
caused the arrest of Mary Gavin, n
ucighbur. whom he accuses Of maliC-
ious mischief. Action in the case was
deferred pending a settlement.
The woman who WAS arrested We'd
negday evening by officer Watkins was
quite rational yesterday morning and
EXPRESSED Il desire to I've taken to the
House Of the Good Shepherd. She gave
her name as Cranahan, but declined
to give other facts as to her identity.
The Junior Endoavor society viii
give Red. White and Bluc entertain
mcut and social this evening i'm the
sunday school rooms of the Providence
Presbyterian church. \ beautiful has
drill by twelve young people will be
one of the features of the occasion.
\ memorial ana patriotic service VIII
In held i'm the Providence Presbyterian
church on Sunday evening. The pas
tor Rev. George +. Guild, will give an
address ON the subject, Memorial
Day, its object ana its Observance
/ 4 carefully selected and prepared SER
vice Of patriotic hymns, led hy the
| choir of twenty voices in charge OF
/ Chuumastcr Nr G. +. Whittcmurc, will
/ hr pleasing and appropriate feature
/ Of the occasion.
\ lawn social will hc given Wcdnos-
/ day evening, June l., hy the Christian
/ EudravOr society Of the Welsh Pres
/ hytcrian church. Wayne avenue. Tick
/ cts viii bc sold for 10 cents each.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-05-27
NvRS or NEWS.

In st. Johns hall, this evening, the
South Scranton base ball club will con-
duct an entertainment and social, and
the boys Of our crack team will no
doubt be greeted with crowded house,
which they richly deserve. The people
of this section has been the recipients
for several seasons Of good exhibitions
Of the national game given by the
South Scranton club and the only rev
cnuc received by the club is through
the lhcrality Of their admirers on such
occasions as tonight. An excellent
programme will he given.
The Industrial Building and Loan
association at a recent meeting elected
the following staU Cf competent ana
Trustworthy officers President, Chris
tian Storr; vice president, Carl Min
Mich; treasurer H. J. Hiogler; secretary
II. +. Zicgler; directors, j. p. Rink,
George Scheuor, =. J. Phillips
Mrs Edward Manlcy, of Cedar ave
nue. is visiting At MCKeesport.
James OConnor is spending the week
at New York city.
Mrs. q. A. Miller, Of Cedar avenue,
received a letter yesterday from Mr.
! and Mrs. S. $. Spruks, who are sojourn-
| ing in Germany. The missive was
| dated at Anvers, May 1G, and both were
! enjoying good health, and the only bar
! rier to their pleasure, according tC
! their statements, is: In this section
! it rains 400 days every year" Mrs
! Spruks gave an interesting descrip'
! tion of the quaint old town and the
! characteristics of the people.
4 large delegation of the members
! Of the Century Hose company vii
visit the Excelsior Hose company o
ehe North End tonight and a socia
session will be held in the latter's quar-
| ters.
Permanent Man Fickus. of the Nep
tune company, is on his vacation.
Louis thinner and Charles Kaestne
| returned from Gouldsboro yesterda.
with a big batch of trout,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-05-27

a number Of families Of this Sec
tion have become strongly imbucd with
a desire to see old Glory float trium-
phantly i'm front Of their residences.
Last evening witnessed two such
events. The first was at the residence
of Mrs. Thomas H. Williams ON Will
liam street, and the stars and Stripes
were flung tu the breeze with much
ceremony.
The second was at the residence Of
William I.tcrly, Of Suriug street. He
had erected a 39-fo0t flag pole in con-
spicuour spot on his premises, and at
o'clock there gathered about 200 per-
sons all desirous of paying thoi' re-
spccts to the flag. An improvisod plat
form was built at the base Of the pole
and on this were seated the prinrilais
who were to take part in the affair
Edward Benjamin, of Edna avenue,
delivered the principal speech After
several patriotic songs had been rem
duICd by a large number of children
under the direction of Andrew SUM
mcrs the flag was hoist,d to its posi-
tion 10y Mr. Ittcrly's young daughter
Gortic. TEc nag went into the place
amid much chc,.iug
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-05-27
DUNMoRE.

IT, NJ. Spencer Of East Drnker street.
win leave tomorrow morning for New
Haven. Conn, where he Will attend a
meeting of the New England Rifle as
ISOLATION. The contests will take place
Monday and Tuesday. From there Mr..
Spencer will 20 to Vernon, Vermont,
whore the National Rifle association Will
have shoOtiug events ON Wednesday and
Thursday q. the same week. 1t is cN-
poctCd that he will return with new
laurCls. He now holds the championship
for 100 shots, won at Madison Square
Garden, few months ago. Whlc away
Mr. spencer will use the stevens rife.
Miss Mary Rath ANA Wllfrcd Matthews
were quietly married at the home Of the
brides grandparents, Mr.. ana Mrs.
George Rath, on North BlakCly street.
last night. Rev j.. J. Ilaughton tying
the nupti9l knot only the relatives and
Immediately friends of the family were
present. Mr.. and Mrs. Matthews will
Immediately go to housekeeping in a
dwelling on North Bakcly street.
Arthur B. jenkins. the young son of
Albert jenkins, Of $40 Butler street, died
OF pneumonia at o'clock last night,
AGED 10 years. The funeral announce
mcnt will be made later.
Monday morning, May 30, at o'clock,
there will J." flag raising exercises at
the Electric Hose companys rooms Pro-
fcssor Bishops band will he iu attend
ancc. All members are requested to be
/ present.
| Born-To Mr.. and Mrs. Friend lIallock
/ of Spencer street. a son.
! The Arlington double uuartcttc met al
| the homo of William Coator, on Dopuy
| street. last uight The boys expect tC
| 'cndcr several selections al the cXcr.
! CiscS Memorial Day.
! There will bc.a flag raising at ElCc
! trlc Engine rooms Monday morning, May
! g. at 9 o'clock sharp All members ar,
! requested to be present. Speeches vii
| b. made by prominent persons Profcs
! 80 bishops band will bc i'm attendance
| B.' order OF committee, James MaCkcy
! Charles Bcuckort, George Beuckcrt
/ George Richter.
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Miss Elizabeth Dowsc, Of Elmdale,
was united in marriage to Francis
owens, of KizCr. at the residence of
the brides grandmother Mrs. Sarah
Proper, 80 Edwards court, last even
ing at o'clock. The ceremony was
performed by Rev. Thomas De GruChy,
pastor of the Jackson street NaIcist
church, i'm the palm decorated parlor.
only the immediate relatives ana a
few intimate friends were in atten-
dance.
The bride, attircd in a becoming
gown of gray cloth trimmed Nfth
lace and wearing a cOrsage hOQuCt of
carnations was accompanied by her
sister, Miss May Dowsc, as brides
maid. stephen Fletcher attended the
groom. The bridesmaid wore n very
pretty costume and carried white car
nations.
At the conclusion of the ceremony
congratulations were offered ana later
the guests sat down to a bOuntiful
rost-nuptIal rcpast. Both the young
people who formerly resided here, are
we'll known and popular They VIII
make their home at Cross Forks, Pot
ter county, whore Mr.. owens will GO
into business. After visiting friends
here they will depart for their new
home Monday.
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WILLING WORKERS ENTERTAIN.

WILLING WORKERS ENTERTAIN.
Those who attended the entertain
ment held last evening in the lecture
room of the Simpson Methodist church
by the young people of the Willing
Workers band of the church, were
agrccably surprised. The band COM
prises principally young misses in its
membership and has been organized
but short time. Mrs. J. b. Sweet,
assisted by a corps of young ladies,
has charge of the band and they meet
once a week regularly. Sewing and
kindred arts are taught and last even
ing an exhibition Of some Of their
handiwOrt was given.
Rev. j, b. Sweet, pastor of the
church, presided and Miss Grace Aclier
acted as accompanist. The programme
carried out consisted of reCitatiOnS by
the Misses Bertha, Gertrude and Louisa
Fellows, Cora Hallett and Leila POr-
ter. Piano duets We're played by the
Misses Ninona and Virginia De Pay
and Misses Lois Fellows and Elizabeth
Heiscr. Miss Grace ACkcr played a
piano solo and Charles f.. Sweet a
banjo solo. The misses Enda SAKE
and Elizabeth Hciscr sang Il duet and
Harry Acl<cr a solo. y chorus entitled
The Maine" was well sung by the
Misses Bertha Fellows. Blanche
Thomas. Bell Snyder, Bertha Carson,
Stella Shaw, Eta Woodruff, Ethel
Doud and LeS4 iF.ounfcll1er. These
same Misses posed as Miss Dolly
Thomas sang the solo Coming Thro'
the Rye"
\ short social session including the
serving Of refreshments, was held at
the conclusion of the exercises.
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MANY GUN CARRIAGES.
Shipped GhTough Wilkes Barre on
the ~ nv 10 thc south.

The Lchigh Valley fast freight loav-
ing hcucHt about : r. m. attracted con-
siderable attention last evening while
stopping at the depot. The ten rear
cars of the train were loaded with
tWrnty-siN large gun carriages bound
for South Carolina.
They were all labeled 1t. Il pdWr. /.
: \. and were consigned to chief en-
gircor L. :. A., Georgetown, 5. c.
WilNcs- Barre Leader.