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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-11-08

only a few people. 1t is evident, how
ever, that the total is not one-tenth of
the sum named in the paragraph re-
ferred to. The most heavily insured
man in the United States is eX-Post-
master General John Wanamaker, of
Philadelphia, and his insurance
amounts to only $2O25,OOO. The word
"only' applies here because of the
comparison with S6OO,O OOO or, to be
more accurate, $4S,775, 900, according to
the present market value here of E1O,-
900 900. At a meeting of the National
Life Underwriters association in Phil
adelphia four years ago Mr.. Wanna
maker stated that one of the first
things he did after becoming of age
was to insure his life. When Mr.. Wan
amaker addressed the association his
life insurance amounted to $1,525,oOO,
and all but 900 had been taken after
he was so years of age.
According to an eastern insurance
journal 1.-The amount of life insurance
which can be secured upon a single life
among the United States cOmpenies
foots up $4,000, ,OOO.44 The paper gives
a tabulated list of forty-two o!d-line
companies and what purports to be the
limit of each. The figures are correct
in the main, but there are some bad
errors in the list.
Some of the companies insure for
more than the amounts credited to
| them, but in every such case the COM
pany reinsures a portion of the risk.
| The figures in the table represent the
! limits without such reinsurance. or
| course, there could be no reinsurance
! on a person that took the limit in every
| company. Legal reserve and stipulated
premium companies that are not usu-
| ally classed as old-liners are omitted
| from the table, as also assessment
| companies, fraternal organizations and
several industrial companies that write
very little, If any, ordinary life insur-
ance. Accident companies that nav
| death claims. but do not write ordl-
nary life insurance, are likewi7e omit
ted Including all these, the total life
insurance that a person Coul get II
the United States would probably still
fall below $3OOO,OOO. There are about
| $50 life insurance companies in the
world not counting Am erican compa
MES Very few of them insure for as
much as $4,000 and the average is moi
half that sum, but supposing it were
$40, 900 the total would be only $1,000,
900, which, added to the American total
would still make only about one-hftl
the sum the Prince of Wales is re
ported to be insured for.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-11-08

Rev. Thomas de Gruchy, pastor of
the jackson street Baptist church, yes
terday afternoon at the home of the
deceased's parents. 316 North Bromley
avenue. The pall-bearers were four
playmates of the deceased. Burial
was made i'm washburn street ceme-
terry.
High mass will be celebrated at the
Church Of the Holy Cross, Bellevue,
at $50 o'clock this morning over the
remains of the late Michael Nolan
who died Sunday at his home, 22A
Railroad avenue. Deceased was a
member of Division, No. 10, Ancient
order of Hibernians. Burial will be
made in the Cathedral cemetery
At . o'clock this afternoon services
over the remains Of the late Mrs. Da'
vid Jones will be conducted at th'
house 334 North Bromley avenue. The
interment will be made in the Wash
burn street cemetery.
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AZ all druggists, 25c. . vial, GUIDE TO HssIt
and medical advice free. 1605 Arch st, PhiIa.
EzINI.I|.Rizan!Al

ST. Johns fair Monday evening, and
Bernard Craut carried off handsome
parlor chair
A large stack on the boiler room Of
Finch's foundry was blown down by
the wind recently.
The employees of the Scranton Rail-
way company will be paid next Satur-
dav.
A charter has been granted the Ira
Tripp Hose company.
The Young Peoples society of the
Chestnut street Presbyterian church
will hold a parlor social tomorrow
evening at the home of Mrs. William
Hitzelroth, 375 North Hyde Park ave-
nue.
Born-To Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Glea-
son, of South Van Buren, avenue, a
daughter.
An "Old ,ountry Tea Party" will be
given on Wednesday evening by the
Ladies' Aid society of the First Welsh
Congregational church on South Main
avenue. All are cordially invited.
ST. Pual's Pioneer corps will conduct
military ball at the armorv on
Thanksgiving night.
The fair and festival at the First
Welsh Baptist church will be held this
evening and tomorrow evening.
The ladies of St. Marks Lutheran
church will serve a supper this evening
at the home of Mrs. Chester Cammer
| 1902 Washburn street.
The concert for the benefit of John
Williams will be held at Mears' hall
| this evening.
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WEDDING ANNIVERSARY.

Mr.. and Mrs. Peter Neuls were united
in marriage ten years ago on Monday,
and on that evening the tin wedding
was celebrated at their home, 302 Birch
street The DarlOrs and dining room
were artistically decorated with the
Stars and Stripes and potted plants
and flowers.
An informal reception was held at
S,3O,when the happy couple We're warm
ly congratulated by the assembled rela-
tives and friends. Supper was served
at o'clock. after which the elderly
folks amused themselves by playing
various games and the young people
passed a most pleasant evening with
music and dancing. The feature of the
evening was the cake walk, given by
Mr.. Percy Hughes and Miss Eta Art.
Mr.. Peter Schumacher presided at the
piano, and pleasing selections were
rendered by Harry and Percy Hughes
and Arthur Lease.
The following We're present: Mr.. and
Mrs. Adam Neuls, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
G. Neuls, Mr.. and Mrs. Louis Neuls,
Mr. and Mrs. John Hoffman, Mr.. and
Mrs. George Neuls, Mr.. and Mrs. Jacob
Ballus, Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Hetz, Mr..
and Mrs. Thomas X. Spruks, Mr.. and
Mrs. Henry Spruks, Mr.. and Mrs
James F.. Best, Mr.. and Mrs. Ben r
Moore, Mr.. and Mrs. Peter Schu,
macher. Mr.. and Mrs Edward r. Con,
| ley. Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Mcconnell
| Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Mazes, Mrs
| Charles Art. Mrs.W. Frantz, the Misses
| Yetta and Lena Art Emma Miller
Minnie NeulS, Lydia and Amelia Neuls
| Messrs. Harry and Percy Hughes, Ar
| thur Lease, Will Frantz, Peter Schu-
| maCher Harry Meas and Fred Neuls
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DUNMORE DOINGS.
Unique Entertainment to Be Given in
Presbyterian Church - School
Board Meeting-other Notes.

The members of the entertainment
committee of the First Presbyterian
church are making extensive prepara-
tiens for the concert to be held under
their auspices on Monday evening, Nov.
20.
The entertainment will be of an en-
traordinary nature to many of this
section, consisting entirely of muoiciI
selections by the Till family. who re-
ceive the highest endorsements from
the press for their skill in bringiuS Z
music from rocks taken from the Skid
dom mountain, England. Mr.. Till, the
founder of the rock band. has spent
eleven years in manufacturing and
perfecting the rocks now use1 for en-
tertainment purposes.
Other portions of the programme will
include the initiating of the chimes of
Westminster and Trinity churches by
the means of swing harps and musical
| glesses. Miss Florence Till will AS
sist also by rendering several solos.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-11-08
NUBS OF NEWS.

The Scranton Athletic club will meet
on Thursday evening and full attend
ance of the members is requested The
club is completing arrangements for
it's sixteenth annual ball, which will be
held on Nov. %.
The Bon-Ton dancing class will meet
at the new South Side hall on Friday
evening. Music win be furnished by
Cusick's orchestra.
Miss Maude stern, of Cedar avenue,
has returned from pleasant stay of
six weehs at New York city
John Anzay and family, of stone ave-
nue., have removed to Elmira, n. Y.
where they will reside in the future.
T., II. Randolph, of Brooklyn, n, Y,
IL visiting on this side.
Undertakers Needham & McDonough
of Pittston avenue and Fig street have
added a handsome new undertaken
wagon to their already extensive stock.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-11-08
NOTES AND PERSONALS.

Thomas T.. Murphy, sr., and daugh-
ter Miss Jennie, of Chestnut street.
attended the funeral of the late Mrs.
Margaret Crosby. at Hawley, yestcr-
day.
John T. Richards. of TenthEstreet.
Is spending a few days i'm New York.
Diphtheria is quite prevalent among
the children of West Scranton.
The concert for the benefit of Rich
ard Thomas will be held in the First
Welsh Baptist church next Monday
evening.
Several changes are being made in
the Robert Morris lodge "e,cpton
rooms in Ivorite hall. A pool table
will be added and other convenience
for the members.
While Constables Lance. and Jones
were escorting owen Moran to the
county Jail on Monday IT was neccS-
sary to handcuff him and on that ac-
count the trio We're elected from a
street car. owing to "A rule of the com
pany against carrying prisoners.
The Light Lunch club who have re-
Gently taken possession of their rooms
over Davies drug store. will conduct
their first annual ball at Mears nan
on Thanksgiving evening.
Mrs. II, H. Roberts and four daugh-
ters have returned home from at
tending the wedding of relatives III
Wilkes Barre.
Mrs. William Rafferty,, of Moscow
has returned home from visit win
Miss Minnie Roberts of North Garhelo
avenue.
Mrs. Elwen Colby. of North Sumner
| avenue. is recovering from an illness
John Mccormick. of Silver Lake. Shs
| ouchanna county, was the guest o. u''
| brother. Thomas Mccormick, OF Me-
ridian street, on Mon1aY.
William Harris, of Sputh sumner
avenue, who was member or the "'
Thir,eer tn regiment, rs dangerously il
AT his home. He contracted N"'ioN
fever while in Santiago.
The penny social at the ltamptoi
street Methodist Epis opal church las
evening was we'll attende and hher
ely oatronized' g.,
81 Johns church fate at Music hal
continues TO attract large crowds night
~. and some lively contests are II
progress. The event Will continue uh
tiol next Saturday night, inclusive
| Rev. Mcdowell. of Honeybrook' IA
who is in charge of the revival ser
vices at the Sumner Avenue PreSlN
terian church, is a very unassum'n'
sneaker, yet he discourses eloduentl'
and uses some very convincing arGu
ments. The meetings are being wei
attended and much good is being &C
cOmplished.
Eugene Dickelnick, of South Mai
avenue, won fancy sofa cushion
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-11-08

Ridge Baptist church will serve an
oyster supper in the church tonight
from to 9 o'clock. Homemade candy
will be offered for sale.
Miss Florence Hull left yesterday for
Cumberland Gap, Tenn, where she will
have charge of a school under Rev.
Mr.. Meyers.
f. l.. Merriman, A. G.. Thomason and
H. N. Patrick expect to leave for the
south Thursday for 2 season of duck
hunting.
Mrs. g. +. Kellam of Capouse avenue,
has returned from a visit in Wayne
county.
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. Carr of Waymart,
who have been the guests of NJ. c.
Carr of Dickson avenue returned home
yesterday,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-11-08
GENERAL NOTES.

Announcement is made of the coming
marriage of Miss Catherine Crane, of
Cherry street and John =. Manley, OF
Chestnut street, on Wednesday after
noon, Nov. 49, at the home of the
brides parents.
Miss Bertha Glynn, of Mill street,
is now in New York city, where she
will witness the marriage of her broth
er, Martin Glynn. who is well known
in this borough
The Christian Endeavor society of
the Presbyterian church will hold a
business meeting this evening after
prayer meeting, instead of Friday
evening.
The school board held its usual
monthly meeting last evening anl
succeeded in disposing of large list
of generations brought before them
by Tax Collector William Correll.
Council held it's usual monthly meet
ing last evening. Routine business
occupied the attention of the council
men during the evening.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-11-08
OBITUARY

Joseph Beatty Powell, well known
throughout the northwestern part OF the
Kcvatonc state, died yesterday at SHADE
land. aged 65 wears when young man
he studied law AZ Cincinnati, O., but re-
tircd from practice because OF falling
health and settled down ON his farm at
ghadeland, near Lake COnneaut, where
ne passed away. lie was the eldest son
of Hon. Howard Powell, and is survived
by four brothers and one sister w. Gr
". T.. and j. L. Powell, and Mrs. Sarah
p. Gallowhur, Of Shadeland, and Mr.. T..
\. Powell, of Syracuse, y. N.-Pittsburg
Post-Dspatch, Mr. Powell was located
I'm Scranton back i'm the seventies, CONF
ing here IN quest of health. lie was
troubled with asthma at the time IIc
made many friends while here, among
whom he was much esteemed, being a
gentleman of high social qualities and
scholastic attainments
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-11-08
No Reason to Specify.

They were dancing. The music was
heavenly. The swish of her silken skirts
was dehghtful. The fragrance of the
roses upon her bosom was almost intoXi-
eating.
"Ah," she said looking up into his face
and smiling sweetlY, you remind me OF
one of Whitman's poems
4 sudden dizziness seemed to seize him
It was as If he were floating along in a
dream. When he could catch his breath
TO speak, he asked:
(Which onc?"
"Oh. amy one" she replied "rhe feet
are an mixed up in all Of them'-Chi,
ragu Times Herald.
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Not a Surprise.

1t will not be surprise to any who
are at all familiar with the good quail
ties of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy,
to know that people everywhere take
pleasure in relating their experience in
the use of that splendid medicine and
in telling Of the benefit they have re-
ceived from it, of bad colds it has
cured, of threatened attacks of pneu-
monia il has averted and of the child
rem it has saved from attacks of Group
and whooping cough. 1t is a grand,
good medicine. For sale by all drug
gists, Matthew Bros, wholesale and re-
tail agents. VI"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-11-08
ST. MARKS PARISH ITEMS.

The Women's Guild of st. Mark 9
church will meet in the Guild hall
this afternoon at 3 o'clock to arrange
their plans for their annual supper
Thanksgiving Day evening. 4 large
attendance is expected.
The st. Marks Guild OF Willing
Workers will meet as usual Friday
afternoon at = o'clock.
The Industrial school at st. Mark S
is doing an excellent work this year
making garments and scrap books for
the hospitals and the poor. If any
one can give any money or materials
to help the work they will receive the
grateful thanks of the management
as well as the beneficiaries.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-11-08
PERSONALS.

George Dershimer, of Georgetown, is
visiting his brother, Thomas Dershim-
er. of Chestnut street.
Rev. A. J. Van Cleft left yesterday
for Norwich, n. Y, where he will spend
several days.
Mr. and Mrs. George Long have re-
turned from their honeymoon and will
take up their residence on Apple street.
Miss Margaret Dougherty is circu-
lating among her friends in town after
an absence of several weeks at Ash
vile, ". c.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-11-08
DOES COFFEE AGREE WITH YOUp

II not, drink Grain-o-made from pure
grains A lady writes: THE first time
i made Grain-O l did not like il hut
after using II for one week nothing
would induce me to go back to coffee" !"
children can drink II freely with great
benefit. II is the strengthening sub
stance of pure grains. Get a pack
age today from your grocer, follow
the directions in making II and you will
have a delicious and healthful table bev-
erage for old and young. l6c. and 25c.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-11-08
GREEN RIDGE.

Miss Turn, bookkceper for +. :, Pratt
spent Sunday with her mother at Falls,
Pa.
Mrs. u. Brainard Of Marion street,
is visiting her daughter, Mrs. H. G.
Lucas OF Philadelphia.
The Ladies' Aid society OF the Green
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-11-08
? EVENTS OF DAY In
A'TN ''" WEST SCRANTON
PATRICK LANGAN ARRESTED
.. ON A SERIOUS CHARGE.

Assaulted His Wife and Children
and Attempted to Set the House on
Fire - Father Mathew Ball in
Mears' Hall Was a Great Success.
Death of Miss Annie Sullivan.
Several Funerals Touay - Minor
News Notes of General Interest
and Personal Paragraphs.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-11-08
DEATHS AND FUNERALS

Miss Annie Sullivan, aged 22 years,
died at her home in Blickens court
.4onday evening after a lingering ILL
ness. The funeral W II be held to-
morrow morning. lntement will be
made in the Cathedral cemetery.
Services over the remains of the late
Stephen Griirths were conducted by
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-11-08

Patrick Langan. Of 7O9 Hampton
street, aged % years, was given
hearing last evening before Alderman
Moses, of the Fifteenth ward, on "A
serious charge. lie became intONi-
Gated yesterday and returning to his
home assaulted his wife and children
and beat them cruelty When they OBJ
tccted to his unkind treatment, he
threw lighted lamp at them and at
tempted to set the house on fire. The
lamp landed in bed, but the name
was extinguished before any damage
was done.
Mrs. Langan caused warrant to b.
issued and it was placed in the harda
Of Constable Lance. The man was cap
tured in the central city after consider
able difficulty and locked up in the
police station. At the hearing tn l:is-
oner was committed to the county iai!
in default of bail to answer the charges
Of assault and battery, making threats
and attempting to burn the house
down.
LAST NIGHTS DANCE.
Mears hall was crowded last even
ing by young people in attendance at
the annual ball of the Hyde Pan x
Father Mathew society. The assem-
blage began to arrive about O'Clock
and up to midnight the crowd so m
creased that dancing was INDUCED in
with some difficulty. After interms-
sion, however, the crowd thinned out,
and enjoyed the remainder of the pro-
grammc.
Bauer's orchestra was stationed on
the platform and discOursed popular
music throughout the evening. Elcc-
tion returns were received and the an
nounccments created considerable en-
thusiasm. Thomas j. Fleming was
master of ceremonies and was ably
assisted by various members of the So
cicty. A neat souvenir programme
was distributed, which contained the
list Of dances enjoyed The even. was
successful from every point Of view
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-11-08
A Sensitive Kid.

"Nuu wanted a goat" said Mrs. Bunt-
ing to little Willie sternly; land now
you have one on are not satisfied what
is the matter with Nou"'
Il want q disinfcctcd goat biubhered
llttle Wilic.-JudEe.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-11-08

Good cough remedy, take Du'
tours French Tar. For Sale at
GEORGE w. JENKINS,
ioI s. Main Avenue
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Pn,e Idea of 1t.

"Pa. what's "a barren idcality'
"A drink of water the next morning
after a fellow has been AZ stag Dinner.
.- Chicago Times Herald
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-11-08
Meadow Brook Washer.

Pea coal sold to teams IS cents ton.
Corner Of Cedar avenue and Gibbons
street.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-11-08
Great Jacket Selling and Why
Next Look at

These handsome Velour Jackets
Nothing could be more dressy and
they're always becoming. Quality
considered the price is too low at
$40. 90
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-11-08

There's range Of novelties,
wealth Of styles, 10 choose from,
but hardly more than two dupli-
Gates in the entire collection. The
material, style and workmanship
9n are magnificent in every cas-.
Think OF il, your choice at prices
between
Rock Island Argus., 1899-10-10
PERSONAL AND SOCIAL.

Miss Blanche Bromley is visiting in
Chicago.
Rev. j. Jesperson went to Chi
cago today.
j. b. Winters has returned from his
western trip.
W. p. Walker, of Peoria, was in the
city yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Small are in
Geneseo today.
X. A Stevenson returned to New
York City today.
Mr.. and Mas. Guy Writ have a new
boy at their home.
Miss Edith Kendall and Mary Lee
are in Peoria today.
Miss Alice Kane left today for a =
weeks visit in Eastern Ohio.
DR.. and Mrs. F. II. First have re-
turned from their wedding tour.
Mrs. Theo Kissing, of Los Angeles,
is visiting at the home of John Bloch
linger.
Miss Genevievc Camper, of Twenty
third street, has gone to Ottawa TO
visit friends.
Senator G. J. A. Ericsson and
daughter, Miss Rena, have returned
home to Boone, Iowa.
Miss Lillian Wilson, of Pittsburg. is
guest at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
j. ii. Wilson. on Fifth avenue.
The Tri-City Baptist Young Peo-
pies rally will he held this evening
in the Davenport Baptist church.
Miss Minnie Jones has been removed
10 her home from St. Anthony's hos
pital, after undergoing an operation.
Mrs. n. Bailey and daughter, Miss
Anna, of Chicago, who have been yis-
iting in the city, returned home to-
day.
Ira karr has resigned his position
with Henry Darts Sons, with whose
Wholesale grocery house he has been
connected for about - years.
Invitations have been issued for the
first annual reception and ball by the
Jolly Foresters of Camp No. %, Mod
ern Woodmen of America, at the In
dustrial home Wednesday evening,
Nov. s.
States Attorney Q. j. Searle is in
receipt of telegram from DIR. G.. f.
Merrvman, who is located at Dawson
City, which reads: Wire just being
dedicated. Mrs. Merrymau and l
send best regards
The entertainment committee of the
Rock Island club has arranged a
unique affair for the club mem bership
for next Thursday evening. The
event gives promise of providing
| much amusement. The invitation
reads as follows: 'Ho, for the races!
Rock Island club. Thursday evening,
Oct. II, 1899. at o'clock. Ten thou
sand dollars in purses. Four events.
Re sure to attend. Entries close
Wednesday, Oct. II. Smoker after
| the races"
Rock Island Argus., 1899-10-10
Meeting of the Merchants.

The Retail Merchants association,
at its meeting in Kreth & Math hall
last night. discussed arrangements
for the entertainment of the state con-
vention of merchants that is to be
held here in February. A committee
on entertainment was appointed, and
'McCaskrin IL McCaskrin were named
as financial secretaries. Another
committee was appointed to wait
upon Manager Roberts of the Central
Union Telephone company and asc er-
tain the reason for alleged discrimina-
tion in the matter of rates, it being
claimed by members of the associa-
ton that some subscribers were given
the benefit of the reduction while
others were not.
Rock Island Argus., 1899-10-10
Special Values i'm Jackets,
CdpeS and Skirts.

To forcibly illustrate the supremacy
of this big and busy cloak department
we place on sale this week:
Capes.
% heavy boucle 30-inch capes, col
lar and front edged with thibet fur,
only % at $2.95.
Jackets.
a big lot of splendid value jackets,
all the newest STYLES, fine tan Nene-
tians, heavy black beaver full silk
lined, new gray cheviots. scarce and
hard to get plaid back Jackets; choice
of these while we have them $3.50.
Dress skirts.
Ladies' dress skirts in medium and
dark gray homespun effects. fine
tailor made black cheviots, genuine
crepon skirts and heavy black sicil-
ians. new circular habit backs. for
tunate purchase, exceptional values,
and very desirable at S5.
ChiIdren's Jackets. SI.6S, Se.15 and
$500.
Three lots for this weeks sales.
Cannot be duplicated ut these prices
again this season.