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Hutchinson gazette., 1899-12-14
agement are working to get another
road Ia here to use their terminals.

A Gre occurred at 4O6 Ave. @ East
Friday noon which came near being
serious, 1t was ut the home Of Mr.,
Mcguire who WORKS at night ut the
round house, The children had used
coal oil In building fire and an ex-
ploslon occurred which set the house
on dre. At the time Mr., Mcguire was
asleep and the fireman had TO break In
10 his room to arouse him, lie was
burned some also. The house was
saved, but the kitchin furniture was
mostly burned.
Hutchinson gazette., 1899-12-14

Telephone connections have just
been established between this city and
Sterling and LyOns.
Hutchinson gazette., 1899-12-14

j. 3. Woods has brought suit In the
district court for divorce from his wife
Mary M. Woods
Hutchinson gazette., 1899-12-14

When you get ready TO buy your nnr.
sery stock, don't patroniZe some ire.
sponsible foreign company get them Of
E, Rayl, whose stock Ia all home grown
and guaranteed.
Hutchinson gazette., 1899-12-14

w. |. Anderson Of Sylvia was In
town Saturday proving upon timber
claim near that place.
Hutchinson gazette., 1899-12-14

Alfred hyde, one Of the Hutchinson
soldiers In the Philippines, Is reported
as III In hospital,
Hutchinson gazette., 1899-12-14
$4,000

To loan Immediately at six per cent
interest on good improved farms.
Is l.. A. BIGGER,
First National Bank Building.
Hutchinson gazette., 1899-12-14

Mrs. LOomIs living on B, East lost
an eye while splitting kindllng last
tuaak
Hutchinson gazette., 1899-12-14
LOCAL ASD PEH"ONAL.

Ben Smith OF Iowa Is here visiting
his unrl4 Fay Smith.
Hutchinson gazette., 1899-12-14

Sarah 70 White has flled u petition
for divorce from her husband Josiah
White.
Hutchinson gazette., 1899-12-14

Mr.. j, f, Widen and family left
Monday for three weeks visit In ILL
nois where Mr., Widen also expects to
transact some business.
Hutchinson gazette., 1899-12-14

A Mr.. Glen, an employe at the
Packing House salt plant, had an ank-
le fractured while making some repairs
Saturday.
Hutchinson gazette., 1899-12-14

Mr.. Newlin the new chunty clerk has
appointed Claude Enon the present
deputy to be his Jeputy also. Mr.,
Eaton Is an accommodating officer.
Hutchinson gazette., 1899-12-14

$4 65, Hutchinson to ropeka and re-
turn Dec, % to 2S, inclusive-via the
Santa Fe Route,
Hutchinson gazette., 1899-12-14

Mixed candy &c per pound at Q.
Millers,
Hutchinson gazette., 1899-12-14

Mr.. j. II Jarvis CT Holton, Kansas,
a buyer of fine driving horses for the
eastern markets has been here invest
ing In some Of the Reno county pro-
duct. Reno county driving horses
have recently been shipped to the city
of Mexico as well as the eastern cities.
Hutchinson gazette., 1899-12-14

One or more Of the ex-
pert physicians and sur.
geons, Of the Chicago
Curative Institute, who
can tell you what your
disease or ailliction is
Hutchinson gazette., 1899-12-14

practice and could not recover, The
case will probably go to the district
court.
Hutchinson gazette., 1899-12-14
nRJ, W, MAaUIRE,
sPEoiALIs1,,

NRJ, W, MAeUIRE,
SPHClALISr,
n Diseases OF Eye, Ear, Nose AMI
Throat.
Glaspee scientifically Adjusted, 0GiCe In Ma
onic emple, Hutchinson. Kanaas.
Hutchinson gazette., 1899-12-14

Mr.. Parke Smith and Miss Anna
Wlmpleberg were married last Wed.
nesday evening at the Methodist par
sOnage In this city by DR.. Hall. Mr..
Smith WAS formerly in the grocery
business here, but Is now In business
in st. John while the bride was EN-
ployed ut the First National Bank,
Hutchinson gazette., 1899-12-14

Plenty of money TO loan on improved
farms, by j. M, Stewart, Room 3 over
No, s South Main, Hutchinson, Kas.
Hutchinson gazette., 1899-12-14

Friday evening of last week mum
ber of the pupils of the Sherman Street
schools carried out novel plan for u
surprise on their teacher, Miss Willard,
who lives at 2O6 First East. They
went masked and were disguised in
about every sort of manner. They also
took refreshments and enjoyed them
selves hugely although the evening was
rainy.
Hutchinson gazette., 1899-12-14

NRJ, W, MA9UIRE,
SPHClALISr,
n Diseases OF Eye, Ear, Nose anJ
Throat.
0lassee scientifically Adjusted. Onico In Ma
onG emple, Hutchinson. Kansas'
uuurSsaarualau.auuss..uss.
LOCAL ASD PERAONAL.
Ben Smith OF Iowa is here visiting
mis- unvl4 Fay Smith.
sarah 70 White has died u petition
for divorce from her husband Josiah
White.
Mrs. LoomIs living on B, East lost
an eye while splitting kintllng last
week.
J.S. Woods has brought suit In the
district court for divorce from his wife
Mary M. Woods
w. |. Anderson OF Sylvia was In
town Saturday proving upon "A timber
claim near that place.
Alfred hyde, one Of the Hutchinson
soldiers In the Philippines, Is reported
as III In hospital,
Telephone competitions have just
been established between this city and
Sterling and Lyons.
A Mr.. Glen, an employe at the
Packing House salt plant, had an ank'
Ie fractured while making some repairs
Saturday,
Mr. j. f, Widen and family left
Monday for three weeks visit In ILL
nois where Mr., Widen also expects to
transact some business.
se--s---
Mr.. Newlin the new CAuDtV clerk has
appointed Claude Eton the present
deputy to be his Jeputy also. Mr.
Eaton Is an accommodating officer.
Mr., j. II Jarvis CT Ilolton, Kansas,
a buyer of fine driving horses for the
eastern markets has been here invest
ing In some Of the Reno county pro-
duct. Reno county driving horses
have recently been shipped to the city
of Mexico as well as the eastern cities.
MIR. Parke Smith and Miss Anna
Wimpleberg were married last We'd
nesday evening at the Methodist par
sOnage In this city by DR., Hall. Mr..
Smith WAS formerly in the grocery
business here, but Is now In business
in st. John while the bride was EN-
ployed ut the First National Bank,
1t seems to have transpired that the
young negro who attempted to pass
check at the First National Bank last
week with II Whiteside's name forged
was not Harry Fife as at llrstreported,
the officials having been mistaken.
Fife WIS out of town that day but came
back shortly after and showed the Of
ficers he was not the man.
The January term Of the district
court from present appearances will be
less sensational than any for some time
There are no murder cases to try at
all. There are some other felonles of
less degree, but none very important.
The grand jury may root up a lot of
misdemeanors however. The docket
IS not heavy in any kind of cases.
Friday evening of last week u num-
ber of the pupils Of the Sherman Street
schools carried out novel plan for u
surprise on their teacher, Miss Willard,
who lives at 2O6 First East. They
went masked and were disguised In
about every sort of manner. They also
took refreshments and enjoyed them
selves hugely although the evening was
rainy.
1t is talked in railroad circles that
the santa Fe is soon to extend the
Hutchinson n Southern branch from
Cross to u junction with the Oklahoma
& Eastern, following that line until 1t
crosses the Cmaron, thence continuing
south to the McAlis'er coal fields,
The report seems to come from Guthrie
The old Hutchinson & Southern man
-
Hutchinson gazette., 1899-12-14

1t seems to have transpired that the
young negro who attempted to pass a
check at the First National Bank last
week with II Whiteside's name forged
was not Harry Fife as at first reported,
the officials having been mistaken.
Fife WAS out of town that day but came
back shortly after and showed the Of
Iicers he was not the man.
Hutchinson gazette., 1899-12-14

The January term Of the district
court from present appearances will be
less sensational than any for some time
There are no murder cases to try at
all. There are some other felones of
less degree, but none very important.
The grand jury may root up lot of
mlsdemeapors however. The docket
IS not heavy in any kind of cases,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-12-16
ABOUT WATER METERS.
Testimony Given by William E.
oliver, of New York.

The hearing in the assumpslt case
OF the Scranton Gas and Water COM
pany against Thomas G. Melvin, pro-
prietor of the st. Charles hotel, was
not conducted yesterday in Alderman
Howe's office, as had been arraigncd,
but was postponed until next Tuesday
at the same hour i'm the same place
on account of O'Brien & Kelly, the
defendants counsel, being engaged in
the murder trial at the court house.
The testimony was heard, however,
of William L. Oliver. a salesman Of
the National Meter company of New
York and an expert in such matters.
1t would be impossible for him to re-
main in the city until next Tues lay,
and so his evidence was yesterday
given.
Attorney Frank Lynch appeared in
the interest of Mr.. Melvin and con-
Quoted his side of the case. On his
asking Oliver whether or not tt was
possible to so tamper with n meter
that it would register backward in
stead of forward he was answ cred
that 1t could be done in three different
ways, but in this particular case the
meter had probably been reversed 4,
with the result that It would indicate
that water was being pumped from
the hotel into the company's mains,
instead of vice versa.
Two stenographers took his tesu-
mony and it will probably be read at
the hearing next Tuesday.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-12-16
LOOKING FOR HOLY GHOST.
Mrs. Ella Hewitt Wanted Patrolman
Perry to Help Her Find One of
the Members of Holy Trinity.

At d.4O o'clock yesterday morning,
as Patrolman Charles Perry was
stroling lesurely along his beat on
Lackawarna avenue his attention was
called to a middle-aged woman, who
was acting in n very strange manner.
He watched her and at last she came
up to him and inquired if he had seen
anything Of the Holy Ghost. Perry
asked her what she meant and the
woman answered that she was look
ing for the Holy Ghost. whom she de-
scribed as having golden hair. light
blue eyes and a fair complexion. She
wanted the officer to help her find
Him.
At this the patrolman took her to
the Centre street police station and
she was kept there over night.
on subsequent inquiry it turned out
that the unfortunate woman is Mrs.
Ella Hewitt. of West Court street,
North Scranton. She was formerly in
good circumstances, but for the last
few years has been duped and swim
died by alleged mediums, spiritualists
and other fakirs. She has been ruined
by them, not only i'm substance, but
practically also in mind.
\ few weeks ago the Providence po-
lice made a raid at her house and ar
rested several persons who were Civ
ing a searce. Mrs. Hewitt was held
at police headquarters in the city hall
yesterday and will probably be sent
to the hillside Home Some years ago
she lost an only son and that, too,
helped in bringing about her present
mental condition.
Patrolman Perry says Mrs. Hewitt
has been around Lackawanna avenue
every night for the past two or three
weeks. She has been asking all sorts
of curious questions and acting in a
general queer manner.
When arrested she looked very much
amazed and remarked that she had per-
mission to act as she had been doing
permission given by the spirit of her
dead husband. She is a woman OF
about thirty-fVe and good looking.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-12-16
MEETING OF POOR BOARD.
Bondsmen of Collectors williams and
Finn Ordered Released.

At yesterdays regular meeting of the
poor board on recommendation of the
finance committee the bondsmen of Aria
Williams, collector of poor taxes for
1895, and of Wade NJ. Finn, collector
of poor taxes for 1897, were ordered re-
leased, both of the collectors having
settled in full their tax duplicates for
those years. Mr.. Williams total dupli-
cate amounted to $74, 490.60 and Mr..
FinnS to 7S,4O4.OS.
Only thirteen applicants for outside
relief presented themselves, a very
small number The committee ac-
pointed to decide upon ways and means
for checking the number of unworthy
cases which are relieved by the board
reported that report would probably
be made at the next meeting.
As an instance of the necessity of
such an action President Brooks stated
that in the past few days several cases
had come to his notice where bananas,
candy, fancy crackers and other lux
Uries had been purchased by people
with orders furnished by the board
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-12-16
NELLIE M'GINNIS DEAD.
Burns She Sustained on Monday
Proved Fatal--Remains Removed
to the Home of Her Mother.

Nellie McGnnis, the domestic at the
Hotel Jcrmyn, who was so frightfully
burned by a hcnzinc explosion Monday,
died yesterday morning at 10 o'clock.
She had been at the Lackawanna hos
pital ever since the accident and the
physicians had dospairod of her rccov-
cry from the beginning on account Of
the fearful burns which she sustained.
She was nineteen years old.
Her remains were taken charge Of bv
Undertaken CusiCk, who removed them
to her mothers home, S25 Stone ave
nue..
y mother, four sisters, Mrs. James
Jordan, Mrs. Michael Carroll, Margaret
and CIthcrine,and one brother. Patrick,
survive her. The funeral will take
place Monday morning at . o'clock
from the home. \ requiem mass will
be celebrated in ST. Peters cathedral,
and interment will be made inWthe
Cathedral cemetery.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-12-16
HIGH SCHOOL NOTES.

The greater number OF tardy students
are girls.
Gordon Evans, member of the
Freshman class, was detained home the
greater part of last week by sickness
lie expects to be able to attend school
next week.
Miss Louise Fellows, member OF
sophmorc, Latin and scientific !, was
taken suddenly iii during the chapel eX-
ercises Thursday morning. She was able
to be at school yesterday.
Since the sophmore classes took up
the subject of geometry and have come
under the head of construction work, the
procuring and using of compasscs has
been the chief subject of interest among
them.
The singing during the chapel cxcr-
cises I'm 'he morning Is becoming much
better than that which was heard dur
ing the first month of school. This
shows that the practice which The pupils
receive every Monday morning, TT the
hands Of Prof. Dorman, is producing the
desired effect.
Next Friday is looked forward to by
every pupil I'm the school. aud Cacn
one has desire for its speedy approach.
1t is not only the exercises which will
take place on that day which inspires
them with this desire. but also the
thought that Friday will be the last day
X.
The examinations for the grading Of
this months work will take place during
next week. These examinations, gCuer-
ally dreaded by the pupils, will be met
this month with \ better hope of .'uc,
cess, as nearly every pdpil has worked
very hard to raise mis- average above
that Ct nrevious mon.1s. As .hcsc CX-
0miriilCns are to b. the last before the
| finals which Giil .1kn place after the
| ,pli nd Xs-i11 b., Il, %
summing up of the half terms work,
there is no doubt Uut th1t of the bigh-
| est marks made during the year will
| be attained by some of the pupils.
The programme committee of the lit
erary society held a meeting Thursday
| and by the permission of Professor
| Grant, they will have, instead of their
| regular meeting. a small Christmas en-
| tertainment. Mr.. Grant kindly allowed
the society the use of one or more of
| the periods on next Friday. A pro-
| Erammc which would be appropriate for
| the OCCASION was talked of and the fol-
| lowing was selected: Piano solo, Miss
| Green; recitation. Miss Morris vocal
solo, John Burns; speech, Mr.. Hooven;
violin solo. Miss Jesse Rodriguez; trio,
| instrumental, Misses Rose, Quinn and
! Fraunfclter.
The scrub" has not yet given up foot
ball. They were out at the park Thurs
| day afternoon praCtiCinG Just as hard ms
| If it was the beginning of the season, in
stead of the end. The game which was
to have taken place with the Scranton
! Business college, but which was post
poned on account of the incemency of
the weather. will take place today at
Athletic park. The game. according II
all reports. will not be the last which
the scrub will play as they have ar
| ranged another with the second team Of
! St. Thomas college Tho game today
will undoubtedly he well played and also
very hardly contested as the scrub" IS
determined that they will not be defeat
| ed in one Of their last games The
college boys are as equally determined
that thov will overcome the scrub" al
| all hazards.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-12-16
MEETING OF WoMAN's CLUB.
Matters That Will Be Considered at
MondaY'S Meeting.

The household economic section of
the Woman's club will meet on Mon
day afternoon at $50 o'clock i'm the
Green Ridge library. The principle
subject to be- presented will be milk in
its relation to the production and dis
emination of disease. DR.. Helmor,
veterinary surgeon, ana G. A. DOunce,
of the Scranton Dairy company, will
lead the discussion. DR.. Harry Logan
will take up the question of the curfew
and show the need Of such n regula-
tion in this city. All women are in
vitcd 10 attend this meeting.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-12-16

BICYCLE ASSESSMENT The coun-
ty commissioners are issuing to the as
SCISSORS of the county the books for the
first assessment Of bicycles ever made in
this county. II is made under the pro-
visions Of an act passed 10y the last
Legislature, The books issued have
places for the name of the owner of the
bicycle, street and house number, and
the number of the bicycle
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-12-16
scRANToN's CHANCES GOOD.
P. G. Moran Says Federation of Labor
May Meet Here.

p. G.. Moran, the secretary of the
Central Labor union. is very sanguine
over the prospects of Scranton scCur-
ing the American Federation of Labor
convention for next year
The vote on the question will be sub
mitted to the convention, now in ses-
sion in Detroit, on next Tuesday
Charles +, Baxter, the local delegate
is working tooth and nail for Scranton
and has already procured pledges for
this city of 1000 out of a total of 1000
The convention of the organization has
been held in western cities for several
years back and there is a general sem
timent among the members for an east.
crn convention.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-12-16

CHARGED WITH THEFT. Edward
Weiss. the deputy constable, and Mar
shal CLARK Lowry yesterday morning
brought to the police headquarters I'm
the city hall, small boy whom they
had caught stealing uat bags and oats,
from Weiss store at III River street.
The boy was it'll, chap of about four
teen, and is supposed to come from Con-
nCCtiCut.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-12-16
MURDER CASE is
In JURY'S HANDS
JUDGES CHARGE WAS DELIv-
Erred AT A NIGHT SESSION.

Defense Closed It's Case at a O'Clock
Yesterday Afternoon and Both
Sides Rested-Mr. o'Brien for the
Defense, and Mr. Thomas, for the
Commonwealth, Make the Closing
Addresses-Jury in the Beale Case
Was Out at q Late Hour-Illegal
Sales Of Drugs Charged.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-12-16

A pair of kid gloves makes a nice
present. but pair OF gloves i'm a pret-
ty enamclled box makes q much nicer
present. Buy the gloves Of us and We
will give you the box gratis.
- MearS & Hagen.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-12-16
CITY NOTES

ID. & IL. PAYS.-Thc Delaware and
Hudson company paid the trainmcn
south of Scranton yesterday.
MASQUERADE BALL.-Thc monthly
masquerade ball Of the Welcome Dane
ing class is at Snovcr's hall, Dec. -. 40
CASE DISCHARGED.-Syl Ages,
the ST. Louis negro, who was arrested
Thursday night for carrying concealed
weapons, was discharged from custody
yesterday.
WASHINGTON CELEBRATION A
celebration of the centennial of the death
Of George Washington was conducted
Thursday night, by Camp 49, Patriotic
Order Sons of America,
BOOKKEEPERS' CLUB.-The Book
keepers club will meet in their rooms
Guernsey hall, Monday evening. All
members interested please he present
Nomination Of officers will take place
COURT MARTIAL CONNECTED
Lieutenant Colonel f. W. Stillwcn last
evening conducted a court martial in the
cases of three Moosic gudrdsmcu, who
We're charged with being absent from
drill. The proceedings were secret
DEAD DOG.-The police were yestCr-
day Informed that dead dog was lying
i'm the vacant lot at the corner Of Vine
street and Madison avenue. 1t had been
run over by street car, and some boys
had shot IL to put il out of its misery.
The Scranton Railway company was no.
titled Of the case and instructed to re-
move the body.
lNCORRIGTBLE GIRL-Katlc Young.
the Stone avenue girl who was arrested
Thursday night on Penn avenue, by Pa
trolman Hart, yesterday had her hear
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-12-16

@hA'' ~ 'NA''
Has been used for over FIFTY YEARS
CHILDREN WHILE TEETHTNG WITH
PERFECT SUCCESS. II SOOTHES the
CHD.D. SOFTENS the GUMS, ALLAYS
an PAIN; CURES WIND collie, and
As then best remedy for DIARRHOEA
Sold by an Druggists in every part ~ the
world BE sure and ask for Mrs Wins
lows Soothing syrup" and take no other
kind. Twenty-Five cents a bottle.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-12-16

BISBEE FrNERAL-John Bisbee, Of
G32 North Washington avenue, who was
killed in a runaway on Adams avenue,
Thursday morning, will he buried today.
Services will be conducted at the home
by Rcv. DR. Gitlin, of the Elm park
Methodist church. at If o'clock. At 1,o5
o'clock the remains will be taken to New
Milford, SusquohannH county, via the
Delaware, LaCkawanna and Western
railroad, and will he there inferred.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-12-16

For Sale.

1OO-horse-power return tubular boil
er, in perfect condition; cheap for
cash. c. F. Beckwith & Co., Dime
Bank building. ~
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-12-16

DREW a REVOLVER-At midnight
Patrolmcn Peter Haggcrty and Victor
Sartur arrested Il young man In the
house of Daisy Miller, I'm Raymond
court lie had drawn a loaded revolver
upon the inmates and given them a
serious fright.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-12-16
A RUSH TO PAY TAXES.
Wanted to Avoid the Payment of the
Five Per Cent. Penalty.

The clerks in the city treasurer's Of
fee We're kept busy yesterday receiy-
ing taxes from those who wanted to
avoid the ) per cent. penalty which IS
imposed on all city ana school taxes
beginning with today.
The receipts of yesterday rank as
the highest in the history of the, office
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-12-16

ing before the mayor charged with rcck-
less driving. Her brother and sister APP
pcarcd and stated that the girl was IN
Corrigiblc. She was sent to the House
of the Good Shepherd.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-12-16

r. T. A. ENTERTAINMENTS
Boys Industrial association. which meets
i'm the basement of the Throop Memorial
building on Wyoming avenue. will give
public entertainment i'm the auditorium
on Thursday evening. Dec. 81, at 80
o'clock. The programme will consist Of
singing by the B. I. \. Gleo club, aero
batiC performances by members Of the
Boys Industrial association, and some
phonoEraphiC selections. The pro-
Crammc will conclude with a stcreOpu-
con exhibition and talk by Mr.. Osborne,
Of the Correspondence school.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-12-16
Mrs. Winslow's Soothing syrup.

Sterling letter seals Reynolds Bros
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-12-16
GRANpEST DISPLAY At
THE MODEL"
DELIcATESSEN EMPORIUM.

Fresh invoice of finest table deli
cacics Imported Hures, Laudjager
Sausage, Nova Scotia Salmon,
Pates of all kinds, Imported ana
California Fruits ana Jellies, Maid
meisteI DclirGtcys Herring In
Wine Sauce, Italian Chestnuts,
Leb Ruchcn, Marzlpen and Honey
Cakes of all descriptions, ana fun
line OF fancy groceries for the
holidays, Catering orders taken
now for the holidays. Dinner
Table d H0te, Breakfast, Lunch
con and supper Ia carte. Oys-
ters served in Gny style.
221-223 Washington Avenue.