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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-01-21

Of any persons intending to ally them
selves with the order. This Is covered
by the following clause, which is print
ed upon all applications for member
ship: ANY male person who Is white,
over twenty-one years of age, and a
believer in the Supreme Creator and
Preserver OF the Universe, OF good
moral character, free from mental or
bodily infirmity, and able to support
himself and family"
In all probability the lodge on this
side, which is strongest numerically
and financially, as an exponent of the
Order Of Pythias, is Electric City lodge,
No. 313, which now meets every other
Thursday evening In Ivorite hall, on
South Main avenue.
Organized in Mears' hall, October 1,
1890. with about fifty charter members,
the lodge has steadily grown until now
il has a roll Of nearly two hundred in
good standing. After going through
the necessary form of organization.
officers for the first ensuing term were
duly elected and installed, the cere-
mony being in charge of State Grand
Chancellor l.. T. Bishop. Grand Keeper
of Records and Seals George Hawks
and District Deputy Grand Chancellor
DR.. William l.. Lloyd. of Olyphant.
The first set of officers thus seated
were: Past chancellor commander, G..
Hodgson; chancellor commander. w.
Il. owens; vice chancellor commander,
L. A Niemeyer; prelate, a. e. Thorn
ton; keeper of records and seals, T. A.
Y. Hodgson; master of eXchequer, c.
w. Evans: master of finance, ]. b.
Crfv hor aoYo .
Hodgson; inside guard, W. Fletcher;
outside guard, Benjamin Andrews;
trustees, eighteen months. Simon
Lauer; twelve months, John L. Travis;
six months, b. L. Smith.
SO well officered has the lodge been
during it's eight years of existence, and
SO conservative its management, that
it has few, il any, trials in the matter
of untrustwOrthy officers, drain on it's
treasury by reason of large sick or
| death list, etc. Among the lodge g
members are found many influential
and prominent citizens of this side. At
the last report of the secretary, the
lodge was found to be in first-class
| condition. Its paraphernalia, etc, is
complete and of the best. Its reserve
fund is very large and its invested
moneys are well placed. There is
scarcely a meeting but that from one
| to three persons are initiated into
membership.
At the last election of officers the
following We're elected for the ensuing
| term and were installed at the regular
| meeting by District Deputy Grand
| Chancellor w. Lumby, viz. Chancel-
lor commander, William Hughes; vice.
chancellor, John Christ; prelate, Nor
| gan Thomas; master of work, Louis
Christ; keeper of the records. Elias
| Williams; master of finance, Stephen
G. Summerhill; master of exchequer,
Louis Christ: master-at-arms, William
II. Thomas; inner guard, Charles
Jacobs; outer guard, Ernest Salzman;
representative to grand lodge, Wilfred
Fletcher; trustee, eighteen months, b.
L. Smith.
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OBITUARY.

Charles Frear died at his home at
Lake Winola on Wednesday, aged "a
years. Deceased was born in Eaton
township, Wyoming county, Jan. 19,
1916. After reaching manhood he follow
ed the milling business for a number
of years. On March 29, 1888, he was
united in marriage to Nancy H. Stan
tom. In 1859 he purchased a farm
bordering on the north shore of Lake
Winola, and by untiring industry and
strict economy, was soon able to erect
new and commodious buildings, and
otherwise improve the property, so
that 1t became a most desirable and
pleasant country home. He was n
faithful member of the Methodist
church for over sixty years, and was
known to all as a most honorable
and upright man, beloved and esteem
ed by all his neighbors. He is sur
vived by three sons, Asa S., Edgar C..
and Clark L. Frear, all of whom re-
side at Lake Winola. Mr.. Frear's death
was the result of a severe attack of
pneumonia. The funeral services will
be held at the Lake Winola church
today at 1.30 p. m.
Henry p. Wilcox, of Nicholson, for
a year or two engaged in the drug
business at Clark's Summit, this coun-
ty, died at his home in Nicholson yes
terday, aged 80 years. He was a MEM
Der of the Presbyterian church and
was past master OF the Nicholson
lodge of Masons. The funeral will re
held Monday at 1890 a. m. in the
Presbyterian church, Rev. S. d. Wat
nrh nj IN I,.I
been suffering for more than a year
with pulmonary trouble and seemed to
have gained considerable strength IN
the Adirondacks last fall, but a re-
cent hemmorage was followed by an
attack of the grip, from which nc suf-
! fered much. He seemed to be iipprov-
ing again up to the day of his death.
John r. Lewis, "Mawr," an old resi-
| dent of West Scranton. died yesterday
at his home on Luzerne street, after
long illness. Deceased was 70 years
of age, and was a native of Wales. He
was a faithful member of the First
| Welsh Baptist church. One daughter,
Mrs. Williams, survives him. Funeral
announcement will be made later.
| Mrs. Joseph Miles died at her home,
| on Meridian street, yesterday after a
brief illness. Deceased was 81 years OF
age. She is survived by her husband.
The funeral win take place tomorrow
afternoon. Interment will be made in
cathedral cemetery.
Miss Margaret Jordan, of Madison
vile, died Of heart failure at the home
of her sister, Mrs. Jacob Rosar, OF
6l7 Brook street, Wednesday. The re-
bains will be taken to Moscow for in
terment at o..y o'clock this morning.
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FUNERALS OF A DAY.

The funeral of the late David Il.
Samuels took place from the residence
on Archibald street, yesterday after
noon at o'clock. and was largely at
tended. Services We're conducted at
the Bellevue Calvanistic Methodist
church, Rev. Hugh Davis, pastor, offc-
iating, assisted by Rev. w. E. Morgan.
Court Keystone lodge of Foresters and
Devil SAINT lodge of Ivorites, OF which
the deceased was a member, attended
the funeral in a body. Interment was
made In Washburn street cemetery.
The pallbearers were: Henry p. Davis,
Morgan James, William w. Harris,
Lewis Roberts and Edward James, sr.
The funeral Of the late Hiram Taylor
took place yesterday morning at Gas
o'clock, from the home of his brother
George Taylor, on Hampton street.
Rev. James Benninger. pastor of the
Hampton Street Methodist Episcopal
church, officiated. Irter1nent was made
in Forest Hill cemetery.
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Sunday school: Superintendent Rev.
A. l.. Ramer; assistant superintendent,
Joseph Atherton; treasurer, Miss Mary
Kaucher; secretary. Curtis milestone;
assistant secretary, c. Schueeter; or
ganist, Kate Walther; librarian, Char
les johnson; assistant librarian: Hen
ry Weber.
The following officers have been elect
ed in the Plymouth Congregational
Christian Endeavor society: President,
Miss Gladys Joseph; e-president, c.
r. Daniels; secretary, Llewellyn Da-
Wis; treasurer, Miss Sarah Evans; or
>ganist, Garfield Davis.
The new officers of the Washburn
street Presbyterian Christian Endeavor
society are: President, G. II. Hall;
vice-president, hiss Grace r. Peck;
secretary, Miss L. Mellin; financial Sec
retary, Miss Mabel Yost; recording
secretary, Miss Florence Irving; treas
urer, George Schoen.
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GREEN RIDGE.

The general meeting of the Green
Ridge Womans' club will he held in the
parlors of the Green Ridge Presby-
terian church, Jan. 20, at $50 p. m.
Mrs. c. 3. Haslam, of Dalton, has
been visiting relatives on DickHn
avenue.
Miss Edith Bonear, who has been
spending a few days with relatives at
Hoadlev's, has returned home.
Moses Bonear, of Deacon street, has
a severe attack of grip.
The funeral Of Mrs. Connolly was
held from the residence on Wyoming
avenue yesterday afternoon.
Miss Marion Townsend, of Avoca, is
visiting Deacon street friends.
The Manville breaker is working
three quarter time this week. Last
week full time was made,
Charlie Ross, corporal in Company ID,
who was taken with typhoid fever at
Camp Alger and removed to his home
on a sixty-day sick leave, left Wednes-
day for Camp Mackenzie to rejoin his
company.
The Columbus colliery has been idle
this week, owing TO a breakage in the
carrier, which runs up TO the top OF
the dump. Work has been pushed on
the repairs and they will start up again
on Monday.
The choir OF the Baptist church was
rendered a reception in the church par
lors last evening by the Women's Mis-
sionary society. There was largs
turn out and every one went home well
pleased with the evenings entertain-
ment.
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MINOR NEWS NOTES.

Miss Alice Timlin entertained par
ty of her friends at her home on North
Lincoln avenue Thursday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Green, of Rob-
erts court. have new son at their
home.
Attorney D. B. Replogle will deliver
an address at Camp No. 17S lodge room
on the subject American society"
next Thursday evening.
Conrad Lutz announces himself as
candidate for delegate in the Sec
ond district of the Fifth ward to the
Democratic city convention.
John Miller, of North Lincoln avenue.
was injured while at work in the D.,
L. and w. machine shops on Thursday.
Miss May Hoffman, of Twentieth
street. is recovering from her illness.
Mr.. George Jacoby. of North Lin
street, is recovering from her illness.
st. Paurs Pioneer corps held their
regular weekly drill in St. David's hall
last evening.
James J. Mangan announces himself
as candidate for delegate to the
Democratic county convention from the
First district of the Sixth ward.
The pastor of the Jackson Street
Baptist church has secured the famous
Cymbal quartette, who will appear in
his church on Washington's birthday,
Feb. 22. They are par excellence one
of the best and bring a rare musical
treat to our city. This is the third en-
tertainment given in the series of WE'LL
known artists, coming to our city with
the best recommendations of success.
Mr.. WoOler the first tenor of the Elm
Park church, will also be heard and
other distinguished specialists. The
concert will be in every way distin-
guished for it's high classical attain
ment both musical and vocal.
Electric City commandery, No. 1T,
Knights of Malta, will attend the fu-
neral OF Companion Robert Taylor, of
New York street, tomorrow afternoon.
All members are requested to attend.
John, the 1S-months-old twin of Mr..
and Mrs. Richard McHale, OF 1915 jack
son street, died yesterday. The funer-
al will take place tomorrow afternoon.
Interment will be made in Cathedral
cemetery.
The newly elected officers OF Keystone
! lodge, Loyal knights of America, were
| installed Thursday evening by Nation
al Grand Master Isaac Harris and staff.
A birthday surprise was rendered
Miss Grace Darling at her home on
Chestnut street, last evening by num-
ber of her friends.
Councilman Joseph oliver addressed
the members of the Hyde Park lodge.
No. 3OG. Knights of Pythias. on the
subject my Impressions of Municipal
Government" last evening.
At the revival services in the Simp-
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PERSONAL MENTION.

Mrs. James Davis, of Twelfth street,
is recovering from an illness.
Mrs. James Orr and daughter, Eva,
of Pittston, returned to their home
yesterday after a short stay with Mr..
and Mrs. Isaac Williams, of North
Sumner avenue.
Miss Margaret Eaton, OF Archibald.
spent yesterday at the home of Mr..
James Eaton, on Tenth street.
Mrs. j. G. Cole, of South Main ave-
nue.. is visiting relatives in Elmira, N.
Y
+. S. Badle,of Binghamton, is visit
ing at the home of Mr.. Joseph Moore,
on South Rebecca avenue.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Watkins, of
South Main avenue. are on the sick
list.
Lincoln Jones, of North Main avenue,
is visiting friends in Carbondale.
Mrs. Max Morello. of New York city:
Mrs. James Davis,of Ashland and Mrs.
David Hughes, of Mt. Carmel, are Wis
itinE at the home of Mr.. Enoch Harris,
on South Main avenue. The former Is
a daughter of Mr.. Harris and Mrs.
Davis a sister.
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ANOTHER ROBBERY.

Another robbery has been recorded in
the neighborhoOd of Keyser Valley.
Peter Jakelewitz, an employe Of Jonas
Longs Sons, while returning from the
Continental at 8 o'clock Thursday
evening, after collecting sum OF
money, was held IN by three men at
the corner of Keyser avenue and Jack
son street.
One of the men asked him for a chew
OF tobacco. He answered that he didn't
have any, and, as a result, another
knocked him down and hit him. in
fiicting two deep cuts, one over the
eye and another under it. The thieves
rified his pockets, taking therefrom SIS
$l1 belonging to the firm and 81 of his
own money.
Jakelewitz reported his loss to the
firm yesterday morning. There have
been several of such occurrences lately
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Pythianism has many votariee in this
iountry. The membership i'm this state
close to the hundred thouand and
m this city there are many lodges of
The order. In West Scranton, in COM
parison with other orders, the Pythians
come very close to being first in point
of number of lodges and members.
The members of this strong and ex-
reedingly popular order are known as
knights.
Good principles in business, social,
professional or political life, are the
first requisites. So it is in the case OF
fraternal orders. Those of the order
of Pythias, which stands for friend
ship, charity and benevolence are
working under q declaration Of prin-
riples which Is as follows: "Recog-
hizing the universally OF human
brotherhood, its organization Chat OF
Ihe knights of Pythias) is designed to
embrace the world within it's jrisdlc-
tion-intended solely and only to dis
seminate the great principles Of friend
ship, charity and benevolence; nothing
Of a sectarian and political character is
permitted within its portals.
federation in religion, obedience to
law and loyalty to government are it's
cardinal principles. Misfortune. mis-
cry and death being written In fearful
characters on the broad face Of crea-
tion, our noble order was instituted to
champion fidelity; to uplift the fallen;
to be his guide and hope; his refuge,
shelter and defense; to soften the asper-
tiles of life; to subdue party spirit and
by the sweet and powerful attractions
of the glorious trinity of friendship,
charity and benevolence, to bind in one
harmonious brotherhood men of all
classes and all opinions.
"The brightest Jewels which II
garners are the tears of widows and
prphanss and it's imperative commands
hre to visit the homes where lacer-
sted hearts are bleeding; to assuage
the sufferings of a brother; bury the
dead; care for the widow and educate
the orphan; to exercise charity toward
offenders; TO construe words and
deeds in their least unfavorable light
granting honesty OF purpose and good
intentions to others; and to protect the
principles of knighthood unto death.
Its laws are reason and equity; its
cardinal doctrines inspire purity Of
thought and life, love of truth and
loyalty to the government under which
we live; its intention Is peace on earth
and good will toward men,"
Following upon the declaration of
such principles, the natural query is,
what are the necessary qualifications
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MEETING OF LEAGIrE.

The West Side Republican league
met in an adjourned session last even
ing, President William V. Grifflths in
the chair and Attorney Charles e. Dan
iels, secretary. when the following reso-
luton was adopted:
Resolved, That the league endorse
the candidates of the Republican party
nominated at the recent city conven-
tion, and pledge the candidates our
hearty and enthusiastic support at the
coming election.
Two new members were elected. They
are David Williams, of Thirteenth
street, and Richard Howell, of Jack
son street. The standing committees
appointed by the chairman are as fol-
lows:
Executive William Penn Morgan,
Joseph Oliver. John Wilkins. Attorney
William Lewis, Attorney Herbert Tay-
lor.
Financial--Attorney Charles Oliver,
Thomas Leyshon, Hayden Evans, Will
lam Campion, Attorney John Edwards.
Mem mbership-William Morgan, James
Leyshon, John James, David r. Jones,
Walter wilkins.
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FUNERAL. OF MRS. MILLAR.

Not in many years has the passing
away of a respected resident brought
together so large q number as yester-
day were present at the obsequies OF
the late Mrs. Michael Millar. The old
homestead, on Cedar avenue. was
thronged from morning until the
funeral procession started for the
cemetery. Men en- route to their duties
at the mills, mines, shops and fac
tories, and the children on their way
to school, called at the home to gaze
on the features of the departed woman
who was deeply beloved.
At ? o'clock the hour set for the
services, the large house was crowded.
Rev. w. A. Nordt and Rev. ]. c.
terian and Baptist churches, respect
lively, officiated at the services. Rev.
Mr.. Schmidt pronounced the eulogy, in
which he paid an eloquent tribute to
the good life of the deceased. Rev.
Nordt offered prayer, and made n few
remarks referring to the many noble
traits of Mrs. Miller. A quartette COM
prised of Mrs. John Nester, Miss Lydia
Nordt, Jacob Eunch and Fred Herr
man, sang at the services and the
grave.
The floral offerings were many and
beautiful and consisted of spray with
ferns, from the husband of the deceas-
ed, clock and open bible from Miss
Mary Miller daughter of the deceased.
crescent and star on base from her
granddaughter, Mary Louisa Millar;
faith, hope and charity, from Mr.. and
Mrs. G. A. Miller: THE Rising Sum-"
from Mr.. and Mrs. S. S. Spruks; an
chor and cross. Mrs. p. Barrett; casket
bouquet of white carnations, from Hen
ry j. Ziegler; casket bouquet, pink
carnations, from Mr.. and Mrs. Martin
Rief casket bouquet of roses from
T. H. Spruks. At the conclusion of the
services at the house, the funeral cor
tege moved to the Dunmore cemetery,
where interment was made.
The flower-bearers We're: Charles
Heisner, George Fox, Charles Mrtz,
John Demuth and John Little. The
pallbearers were: Jacob Walter Chas.
Neuls, Fred RAIDER Fred Schuman,
John Lentes, Michael Manner, Fred
Pontious and ]. ]. Schneider. Funeral
Directors Barrett and Letchworth had
charge of the funeral.
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CAUCUS IN NINETEENTH WAR.

The Democrats of the Nineteenth
ward met in caucus at Donnelly's sa-
loon, on Beech street, from to o'clock
yesterday and the result is that there
is much trouble ahead. julius Troy
and Thomas Kelly both claim that
they were nominated for common
council. On the first ballot Kelly was
credited with las votes to Troy's 140.
The latter made howl when he found
under the table two tickets with his
name on them. He demanded a re-
count and he got it, resulting in a tie
vote it is said. Ihe count being over,
the board got out and could not be
found. Some one says that Kelly and
Troy each got 14S votes on the second
ballot and that is all that could be
learned.
There was much excitement, and II
was suggested that the two candidates
shake dice for the nomination. Several
of the leaders will get together today
and endeaVor to arrange the difficulty.
Emil Carrier was chairman Of the eau
Gus and John Lotus and Frank Man
ley the tellers. Peter Allabaugh and
John Schneider were nominated for
constable and assessor respectively.
The voters of the same faith of the
Second district of the ward placed in
nomination at Kramer's hall the ap-
pended ticket: Register Of voters,
Thomas Gilboy; judge of election,
Thomas Jordan; inspector of election,
A. L. Moser.
Today the Democrats of the Twelfth
ward, First, Third and Fourth districts
of the Nineteenth, Second, Third and
Fourth district of the Twentieth ward
will caucus.
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MOTHERS MEETING.

A mothers meeting was held yester-
day afternoon in Principal Josie. ID.
Lees room in No. 19 school. 1t was
largely attended. The following pro-
gramme was rendered:
Song, Marching On" School
Roll Gail, Memory Gems" School
Welcome to friends. . Gertrude Thomas
Somebody's Mother" Mabel Thomas
Organ, 1.-THE Fairy Waltz
william Kromes
Essay, "The American Indian
William Jones
"The Village Blacksmith. .Hilda Farr
Song, Leaning on the Everlasting :,
Arms ........... ............ Scnool
Essay, christopher Columbus
Julia Kunkle
1.-THE Brakeman's Life. Helen Corbln
Essay, "Pocahontas" Florence Fowler
Duet. This Happy Mothers Day
Laura de Gruchy and Mae James
Essay, William Penn. Flora Lewis
"a Queer Old World". Jessie Rumbold
Essay, "The Body or the House
Beautiful" .:.... Lillian Evans
Song, Just as the Sun Went Down"
Masters Butcher, Emmel, Phillips, Rum
bold. Longworth, Kromes, Jones,
Neeley.
1.-THE Famine" ...... Arthur Phillips
Essay, Benjamin Franklin
Augusta Fritz
Gultar ....................Ha Harley Zintel
Essay, Goal and the Coal Mines
Ellen Jones
Miss Edith Helps Things Along
Ethel Chase
Essay, "Asia" ............S Sabina Jones
Essay, abraham Lincoln
T.. Allen Bauer
Song, THE Sleighride". ...... School
my Old Home" Ethyl Davis
John Maynard" ...... Mary Cummings
Essay, Our War with SPAIN
Margaret Hughes
1.-THE Golfers Dying Child"-
Elsie Hughes
Song, THE Star Spangled Banner
School
Salute to the flag School
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STORIES OF RELIEF.
Two Letters to Mrs. Pinkham.

Mrs. JOHN WILLIAMS, Englishtown,
N. j., writes:
"DEAR Mrs. PINKHAM:-I cannot be-
gin to tell you how suffered before
taking your remedies. was so weak
that l could hardly walk across the floor
without falling. had womb trouble
and such bearing-down feeling also
suffered with my back and limbs, pain
In womb, Inflammation Of the bladder,
piles and indigestion. Before had
taken one bottle Of Lydia L. PiDkham's
Vegetable Compound felt great deal
better, and after taking two and one
half bottles and half box OF your
Liver Pills was cured. II more would
take your medicine they would not
have to suffer so much"
Mrs. JOSEPH PETERSON, 513 East ST.,
Warren, Pa, writes:
DEAR Mrs. PNKHAM:-l have suf-
fered with womb trouble over fifteen
years. j had inflammation, enlarge
ment and displacement Of the womb.
l had the baokache constantly, also
headache. and was SO dizzy. l had
heart trouble, it seemed as though my
heart was in my throat at times chok-
ing me. j could not walk around and
1 could not lie down, for then my heart
would beat so fast / would feel as
though 1 was smothering. 1 had TO
sit up in bed nights in order to breathe.
was SO weak 1 conld not do any
thing.
az have now taken several bot
ties of Lydia L. Pinkhams Vegetable
Compound. and used three pack
ages of Sanative Wash, and can say
1 am perfectly cured. do not think
1 could have lived long il Mrs. Pink.
hams medicine had not helped me-
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Regular Matinees Tuesday. Friday, Saturday
prospect of a reduction in the rate OF

prospect of a reduction in the rate OF
taxation.
Sleighing continues good on the
streets of Honesdale. but very poor
on the country roads.
a. j. Rehbein will spend the next
few weeks in western cities in the in
terest of the Durland Thompson Shoe
company.
Local politicians who have been at
tending the plum tree shaking at Har-
risburg return with empty baskets. but
then the plums are sour.
Preparations are completed to place
the gravity track at wide gauge on
Sunday. The track leading out of
Honesdale over the LackawaXen at the
uptown station, has already been wild.
ened to where it intersects with tina
main line. This track will be used un'
der the new Arrangement.
Mr.. Frank Corey is now a salesman
for a New York wholesale grocery
house.