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The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1899-09-13
The GnrIen of EGcn.

When you come to farm home
stead where there are 20 or 30 acres
of grain, big red barn, dairy herd
of sleek looking COWS, a hundred
black hogs, munching the new corn
a bright 14-year-old hoy with a
team of three big horses turning
over the stubble at the rate of three
or four acres day, neat farm
house with a few flowers in the
front yard, rosy checked girl with
eyes sparkling like diamonds, work
ing the butter, and garden and
orchard at the rear, you have come
to the home of man who controls
and enjoys as large a share of the
good things of this life as any man
upon the face of the earth. He
practically lives in the Garden of
Eden but in this day and time he
doesn't stop to think so.-Panta-
graph.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1899-09-13
mIsroIsIo wIsIrING.
Found on Wall or old Church att
Mimtield.

WINFIELD, w VA, Sept. 6
The M. b. Church is tho oldest
church here and during the late. .uns
pleasantnoss a part of Company b,
18th Va. Vol, established theif
quarters there. Recently whilere-
moving old wall paper preparatory
to repapering, the roster of the 90.
with Jas. A. Rayburn as orderly
sergeant was found we'll preserved
in pencil writing on the wall. The
interior of the Presby terian church
has been renovated throughout and
presents a pleasing appearances
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1899-09-13
Married.

AT the Phoenix Hotel parlors in
this city, yesterday afternoon, Sept.
7th, 1899, Rev S. j. Miller,
Pastor of Trinity M. E. Church,
united in marriage, Mr.. Victor
Gilmore, of Ohio, to Miss Darlie
Schurz, of Mason county The
happy couple will reside at Marion,
Ohio, for which place they depart
ed shortly after their marriage.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1899-09-13

The Calhoun Chronicle says:-
We believe very much in fate.
We believe a man is religiously
fated, politically fated, socially
fated, matrimonially fated, domes-
tioally fated, financially fated-
fated in all things.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1899-09-13

Stockholders of the Chesapeake
81 Ohio Railway will vote in Ooto-
Der on a question of issuing not
more than S8,OOO,OOO bonds for the
Greenbrier extension of the railway
in West Virginia.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1899-09-13
Rohhel Tlln GrnYe.

a startling incidentt of Which Mr..
John Oliver of Philadelphia, was the
subject, is narrated by him as follows:
"I was in most dreadful condition.
tongue coated, pam continually in back
and sides. no gradually grow
ing weaker day by day. Three physi-
clans had given me up. Fortunately, u
friend advised trying Electric Bitters;'
and to my great joy and surprise, she
first bottle made decided improve
ment. continued their use for three
weeks, and am now well man. know
they saved my life, and robbed the grave
of another victim.' No one should fail
to try them. Only 30 cents, guaranteed,
at Hoon's Drug Store.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1899-09-13
Our friend, Mr. JOHN D. Whit.

Our friend, Mr.. John L. Whit
ten, Prosecuting Attorney of Ma
son county, is going TO be Land
lord" in the "big sense of the
word" He is now erecting several
cottages in the upper part of town,
and is contemplating building sew
eral more. He believes in invest
ing his surplus funds in the town
in which he expects to always re-
side. His example should be fol-
lowed by others, for houses are
badly needed in this town.
God is. because his works are
everywhere about us and lakes life
joyous. No matter what your
faith or your religious belief may
be, you are Gods own to save to
Ithe uttermost. Rev. Spur.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1899-09-13

Lightning struck the National
Bank building at Davis, w. Va,
partially demolishing the stone
chimney. A number of persons in
the building were shocked.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1899-09-13
one I'd growing orops.
.Jmmned tlle TrncIs.

AS freight engine No, 81, on the
Ohio River Railroad pulling local
freight No 81 north, while going
into the salt switch at Mason City,
yesterday, the engine jumped the
track. This is very bad switch
to get into, and it took some time
to get the engine back on the
track, thereby delaying the accom-
mediation from Parkersburg, due
here at $40 p. m, for about two
hours.
A severe storm and cloud burst
struck Winfield Wednesday after
noon, and several houses were
wrecked, including the Court
House. A great number of trees
we're blown down in the town.
The reason why SO many girls
are bow-legged in rainy weather is
because, when they put their stock
ings on they get the ribs crooked.
New York Press.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1899-09-13
Insuranco Mon Organize.

The annual meeting of the In
surance men of West Virginia in
Wheeling, for several days, has adj
journed. A constitution and by
laws were adopted, and officers
elected. This is tho fret organiza-
tion of the kind in the State. The
officers are as follows:
w. S. Foose, president; w. ID.
Paden, first vice president; e. E.
Nichols, second vice president; A.
r Faulkner, secretary; VIM. Lob
myer, treasurer.
Executive Committee DIR, Cooper
Wellsburg; @. l.. Thompson, Hunt
ington; ID. b. Stalnaker, Wheeling;
Robt. Il. Hutchinson, Point Pleas.
ant; 70. p. Chancellor, Parkersburg;
r. a. Alexander, Charles Town;
W. Morgan, Grafton; N. q. Keim,
Elkins; ID. w. Patterson, Charles
ton, j. s.. Trammell, Martinsburg;
@. A. Showacre, Moundsyille.
Membership Committee-D. Ct.
Morgan, Charles o. Roemef, w. r..
Rice, Wheeling; Herbert Alexan.
der, Martinsburg; Y. j. Bristoe,
Bluefield; F. p. Sexton, Buokhans
non; 10. Il. Enslow, Huntington.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1899-09-13

Mr.. John w. Steonbergen, of
Gallipolis Ferry, had a fine ex-
hibit of Short horns" at the
Wheeling State Fair, and carried
off large number of both first and
second premiums. Mason county
is getting big reputation for
raising fine stock.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1899-09-13

Mr., VIM. See, of Sea Flat, has
recently received an increase in his
pension from $500 to $170O per
month.
Some 700 acres of valuable coal
land on the Monongahelu River
railroad, near Shinnston, arc TO be
extensively operated at once.
Col. Nat Fitzgerald, the whooper
populist, who wanted to be COVER
nor, has purchased fine residence
in Charles Town.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-02-27
CRUELTY TO CHILDREN.
Two Small Boys Compelled to Solicit
Aims from the Public.

a case of extreme cruelty to children
was discovered by several persons
whose business kept them in the cen-
tral city late Saturday night Two
dirty-faced boys. whose names are
Dannie Dougherty, aged IA years, and
Willie Dougherty, aged s years, were
seen to enter different saloons on Lack
awanna avenue, and by going through
some acrobatic feats. excited sympathy
from the older ones who observed
them.
Inquiry revealed the fact that these
boys have been doing this work for
some time, and upon being questioned,
the older boy stated that himself and
his brother We're afraid TO go home
before they obtained a certain sum of
money each night. fearing punishment.
Their fathers name is Michael Dough-
erty. they said, and he lives at 62S
Fellows street. If their story is correct
their case ought to be attended to at
once by the authorities.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-02-27

An election contest that Is somevh hat
unique in its way was begun SATURDAY
by Attorney NJ. ]. Martin before Clerk
OF the Courts Daniels. II will not saddle
a big bill OF expense on the Taxpayers,
as some Of its distinguished predeces-
sors have done The contest is brought
under the provision the school law
of 1854, which provi - that when di-
rectors for different terms are 10 be
voted for the term for whicl each one
aspires must follow his name.
Three directors We're 10 have been
elected Tuesday in MadisJl township,
two for three years and one FOR ere
year. l.. j. Hornbaker ID. W. Swarts
and John Pirie were the Republican
candidates, and John NcAndrew, Ed
ward Webster and Thomas Hoar were
the Democratic candidates.
1t Is alleged that the terms OF the
Republican candidates were not speci-
fled and that under the law all votes
cast for them will be thrown out II
that be so, the three Democrats VIII
take the Offices.
There is tie between Hornbaker
and McAndrew, each receiving ninety
votes. The contest will consist ol
nothing more exciting than recount
OF the votes by the clerk of the courts
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-02-27
ARE TO ERECT A BREWERY
Scranton Men Said to Be at the Head
of a Movement to Construct q
Beer Brewing Plant at
Stroudsburg.

"A beer brewery TO cost S75,O 900 will
be erected and operated in this town
this year" says the Stroudsburg
Times. For good reasons the names
of the interested parties are withheld
until all arrangements are complete.
"Some time ago a tract of land on
Lincoln avenue this town, on which
the fine Frankenfeld Springs are To-
Gated, was purchased ostensibly for
dyeing plant 1t was learned later
that a big brewery was to be erected
on the land.
THE capital stock Of the brewing
company is placed at 100000, more
than half of which has been subscrib-
ed. Those interested in the scheme are
mostly Scranton people, principally the
hotel and saloon men of that city
The ideas is to make the brewery
a consumers company and place as
much stock as possible with hotelmen,
bottlers, restaurant and saloon keep
ers. There is no intention to go into
competitin with local bottlers, if they
become stockholders and handle the
product of the brewery. The new con-
cern will be independent of ell brewery
combines.
The plant is to be an up-to- date
one in all respects. The building will
be five stories, fire proof and work
will be started in the early spring
The contract for the building and
equipping will probably be given to
the Wilhelm Grieser Engineering COM
pany, of Chicago.
The brewery win have an OUTPUT
of 10000 barrels per wear or a hum
dred barrels day. Ales. porter, stouts,
Weiss beer and soft drinks will be
produced.
The object of locating in Strouds-
burg is ON account of the pure water
and those who know say that the
| Frankerfield spring water is of such
a quality that the beer will he the
finest made in the country.
Application will be made at the
coming court for brewers license
and later company will apply for a
charter"
Smoke The Popular Punch Cigar, 1Oc
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-02-27
Executions Dismissed.

On Saturday Judge r. w. Archabld
handed down an opinion dismissing
the exceptions to the report of the
auditor in the estate of Emma s. Wat
kins. deceased. Mrs. Watkins died in
1888 and left FIVE children. There was
Il lien against some property she owned
and to satisfy it a sheriff's sale took
place. The sale brought about $1,000
more than enough to pay the debt
and this sum was put into fund for
the benefit Of the minor children.
David T. Jenkins put in a bill of S12
a month for the board of one of the
children and Attorney Charles +. Oh
yer, who was appointed auditor to dis
tribute the fund, refused to allow the
claim. Judge Archabld sustains him.
The opinion was on the exceptions to
Mr.. Divers rejection of the claim.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-02-27
PAYING FOR THE STOCK.
Consolidated Company Parts with
100000 of It's Cash.

Joseph ]. Jermyn, George B. Jermyn
and II. II. Patterson, of this city, were
i'm Carbondale Saturday paying for the
stock recently purchased from the
stockholders of the Crystal Lake Wat
er company. The gentlemen named are
the principal stockholders of the new
Consolidated Water Supply company.
which is to succeed the Crystal Lake
Water company.
over 800, 900 was paid out in Carbon
dale saturday to the Crystal Lake
stockholders. They received $1,000 for
every 800 share of their stock
The consolidated company was char
tered to do business in Lacllawanna
and Susquehanna counties and has
already in view the leasing of several
other water plants. The new dam at
Rrownelrs swamp is to be built at
once and important extensions to the
mains of the Crystal Lake company
in Carbondale are to be made this sum-
mer.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-02-27
The Count Completed.

on Saturday the official footings or
the votes cast for candidates last Tues
day i'm the cities of Scranton and Car
bondale were ascertained by the court.
The vote in the city of Scranton was
printed in the Tribune Saturday. For
Carbondale a summary of the vote Is
as follows:
Mayor. w. Fitzpatrick. D., 1901; ]. M.
Alexander, r., 1,2S9. Kilpatricks major
ity, 2lS
Treasurer-P. r. Connor, D.. 1,502; Louis
Gramer, r., 1913. Connors majority, 229.
Controller-John T.. Wheeler, H., 1,5i5;
]. NJ. Stewart, r.. 99i. Wheeler's major
ity, sol.
Assessors-W. H. Bate, r.. l,2Si; Thos.
Scott, r., !, ,493: Robert Campbell, r., l.Oi'
John Moffltt D., LIS; John Hanson, d.,
1886; p. +. McKenna, D., l,0S5
Court directed the payment of the
force of clerks Saturday who assisted
in the count. Attorneys ]. f. Gilroy
and Ralph Levy received $25 each
Attorneys w. NJ. Bunnell, w. F. Shean
c. Il. Daniels and f. NJ. Lynch, each
500: and Attorney w. NJ. Lowry and
Deputy Prothonotary John F. Cum
mings each $50 The latter two pre-
pared the blanks in which the vote
was compiled.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-02-27
COMBINATION IS
AN ASSURED FACT
ELECTRIC LIGHT COMPANIES
UNDER ONE MANAGEMENT.
Dunmore Electric Light Company,
Suburban Electric Light Company
and Scranton Illuminating Heat
and Power Company Have Passed
Into the Control of the Trust.
Dunmore Plant Has Been Pur-
chased Outright and 1t Is Said
will Be Shut Down.

The big combination of local elcc-
trcal companies, the details of which
were exclusively foretold in The Trib-
une several weeks ago, is now an as
sured fact. The American Electric
Light, Heat and Power company which
is at the head of the movement will
after March ! be actively interested
in the management of the Dunmore
Electric Light company. suburban
Electric Light company and the Scran-
ton Illuminating Heat and Power com
pany.
The Scranton Electric Light COM
pany, which furnishes the arc lights
for the city and is controlled by the
Scranton Gas and Water company, will
probably not pass into the control OF
the trust but there will be at least a
business understanding which will pre-
vent active competition with the trust
Negotiations with the Dunmore
Suburban and Illuminating companies
have been brought to a satisfactory
termination and now to all intents and
purposes are in the trust.
Information with reference to the
deal is jealousy guarded but it is un-
derstood that the Dunmore plant has
been purchased outright and will soon
be shut down. The power necessary
to carry on the business 1t has been
doing will be supplied from the Subur-
ban plant on Washington avenue.
The arrangement under which the
Suburban and Illuminating companies
go into the trust is not a complete sur
render of their identity as companies,
but is more in the nature of a pool
ing arrangement
Some time ago the Carbondale COM
pany passed into the control of the
trust and before long it is confidently
asserted that all the electric COM
panies in the valley will have one gem
eral head To direct their affairs.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-02-27
PERSONAL.

DR.. and Mrs. Edison Green, of Green
Ridge, have as their guests Misses Bent
ley and Wood of Honesdale.
Mrs. Harry Storm went to join her
husband in Johnstown last week. Tine
CrestOn Clarke company will be at the
1yceum March 4.
Horace NJ. Walton, Roscoe Dale, Thos.
r. Brooks and w. r. McClave were reg
istered at the Hotel Lafayette in Phila-
delphia Saturday.
Miss Alice O'Malley, of Wyoming ave-
nue., has returned from a visit at Toledo,
o. She was accompanied from Buffalo
a trip to Florida tomorrow.
Victor Koch, of the Scranton House;
eX-Sheriff Charles Robinson and john
Benore, of John Benore & Son, leave for
a trip to Florida tomorrow.
The engagement of Miss Jennie Damn, of
Buffalo, to Thomas F. Archibald, of JEFF
ferson avenue, is announced. Miss Damn
is well known in Scranton society.
Miss Bradley, of Jonas Longs Sons
millinery department, returned from New
York Saturday, where she spent a week
making choice selections of spring styles.
+. j. Mcdonnell who was connected
with the wholesale liquor house conduct
ed by William Kelly, OF Lackawanna
avenue, has accepted a position as tray
cling salesman for Casey Bros,
An informal affair was held Saturday
evening at the residence of Mr.. and Mrs
g. ID. Jones, of Olive street The guests
were Mr.. and Mrs. n. f.. Rice DR. aud
Mrs. Ware, Mr.. and Mrs. William Silk
man, Mr.. and Mrs. l.. G. LaBar, Mr.. and
Mrs c. j. Powell, Mr.. and Mrs. John Roll,
Mr.. and Mrs. George Russ, Mr.. and Mrs
/. f. Megargel, Mr.. and Mrs. +. IL. Con-
nell, Mr. and Mrs. John Simpson, Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles Schlager Mrs. Wheeler, of
Buffalo.
The following editorial paragraph ap-
peared in Saturdays Times concerning
changes to go into effect on that paper to-
day: "Mr. NJ. ]. O'Toole has resigned
the city editorship of the Times, which
he has held for four years to accept a
tempting proposal TO become editor of the
5crantonian, We acknowledge with pleas
uTe the excellent service Mr. O'Toole has
rendered TO the Times and regard him as
one OF the brightest and most efficient
of Scranton journalists. We trust that
his relations in his new environment will
be as pleasant rs they We're with US and
predict that his ability, tact and hustle
Will increase the prosperity of the Scran-
tonian. Mr.. j. ID. Keator, who has had
an experience of three years on the Times
local stan has been promoted to he local
editor, Let his works speak for him "
Mr. Rafter, who has been the South
Scranton representative of the paper, will
succeed Mr.. Keator ON the local staff
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-02-27
NUMBER OF WITNESSES HEARD.
Examined Saturday in the Langstatf-
Kelly Contest.

The following Dunmore voters were
examined Saturday in the Langstaff-
Kelly election contest:
Harry Davis, Sam Willis, William
Secor, NJ. l.. Speck, Charles F. Brooks,
Frank Merrifield, Joseph Jackson, j.
w. Cooper, John Twaddle, Frank Rice.
John Allen, NJ. f. Negiard, James
Friant, f. n. Weaver. j. b. Towner,
T. B. McClintock, James Matter, Bryan
Brady. Frank Cole, David Decker,
Frank Williams, George Albig. Edward
Holcomb. Willis G. Clark, Alex. Marsh
Frank Secor, Adam Hill, Ben Parsons,
Preston Smith, Timothy Foster A. A..
Peckins Steve Roosnowk, Joseph Gill
lette, a. l.. Conrad, jerome Wade, Syl-
vester Knapp, Eli Swartz, II. j. Swartz
Charles Hardenstine. Joseph Dodge,
George jackson, John Price, Clarence
jackson, George Jones and Jason Cole
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-02-27
MILLS WILL RESUME.
South Mills Shut Down for Repairs
Since Fridays Accident.

After several days delay, the South
steel mills of the Lackawanna Iron and
Steel company are scheduled to resume
operations tonight. The mills were
forced to shut down last Thursday
night as a result of the accident to the
'bloomer" engine, which caused the
death of John Joyce and serious in
juries to two other workmen by the
breaking of large hy-wheel.
The injured workmen are progress
ing favorably. The coroner has taken
no action as yet as regards an investi-
cation into the cause of the death ~
Joyce, but expects 20 do so today.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-02-27
BURGLAR AT RICHMOND PARK.
Tried to Gain Entrance to James R.
Burnett's Residence.

An attempt was made to burglarize
the residence of Attorney James r.
Burnett, on Richmont avenue, at Ii
o'clock Friday night. The intruder
was discovered operating on a rear
window of the cellar by a lady living
near by, who gave the alarm.
The burglar made his escape with
out securing anything. Several of the
neighbors searched for the man, but
no trace OF him could be found.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-02-27
FUNERAL OF M. HENCHY.
Services Held at st. Peters Cathe-
dral Saturday Morning.

Many friends attended the funeral
of the late Michael Henchy which was
held Saturday morning from the res
idence, 34O South Washington avenue.
Deceased was injured at the Delaware,
Lackawanna and Western machine
shops over a week ago and died last
Thursday afternoon at the Moses Tay-
lor hospital.
The remains We're borne to st. Peters
cathedral at . o'clock and a high mass
of requiem was celebrated. At the con-
clusiOn of the services the remains
We're borne to the Cathedral cemetery
where interment was made. The pail
bearers were Thomas Hogan, John
Murphy, Philip and Daniel McAIoon,
John Kennedy and Thomas OMalley,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-02-27
EXCITING RUNAWAY.
Horse Belonging to M. E. Alderman
Injured and Had TO Be Shot.

A runaway horse caused considerable
excitement on West Market street Sat
urday morning. The animal is owned
by NJ, Il. Alderman, and was being used
by Grocer Stoll, While standing in
front Of the latter's place of business,
the horse became frightened and dashed
down the street striking several
wagons. but no one was injured.
The horse fell near the East Market
street bridge and one of its legs was
broken, 1t was deemed necessary to
shoot the animal and Patrolman John
Thomas put 1t out of its misery.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-02-27
ODDS AND ENDS OF
CURRENT TOPICS
SECRETARY APPOINTED BY
MAYoR-ELECT MoIR.

Precedent Set by Mayor Connell and
Mayor Bailey Was Not Followed.
MI. Hatton Has Had a Large
Amount of Experience with Mat
ters Pertaining to the City Govern
ment-Those Who Have Preceded
Him in the ofice-Visit of Band
Manager Greer,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-02-27
NORTON'S
SPRING SsLeCTlOQS

Of New Wall Decorations
are now ready for inspection.
We invite your attention
to see the beautiful Novelties
we have for your consideration.
Choice American, English
and French designs and colorings to
match the new carpets and draperies.
We have selected the "Cream" of
the patterns from the mills that
make the Finest Wall Decorations.
Our selections are exclusive and
cannot be had elsewhere in the city.
You are welcome to see them
and not be under any obligations.
We will cheerfully and gladly
exhibit our specimens to all
who desire to see the new ideas
in interior decorating.
Any contemplated inside decorating
can be done in cold weather
as we'll as in warmer, more quickly
and at less expense. We furnish
competent workmen on short notice
and at reasonable rates.
We suggest an early consideration
to avoid the usual spring rush.
NJ. NORTON,
322 Lackawanna Ave-, Scranton.
80 S. Main St., Wilkes-Bar
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-02-27
ELECTION CONTEST
THAT IS UNIQUE
MADISON TOWNSHIP CANDI-
DATES CoMPLAINANTs.

They Allege That After the Names
of the Republican Candidates for
School Directors There Was Moth
ing to Indicate the Length of the
Terms of the ofices They Aspired
to .Fill-Count of the Vote Cast
at Tuesdays Election in Scranton
and Carbondale Completed.