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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-01-18
NORTH SCRANTON.

Tba prn,.idaura prashytnriur un,rla
win have for the subicct Of their meet
ing This evening. "Ch,rch Privileges
and Church Duties" The request has
been given ont for the attendance of ali
the members of that church
The Anthracite WbeeImeu held \
piano recital last cvcnig i'm their club
rooms on North Main avenue. Mrs. H.
SchindeI Saunders plavrd and was as
sisted by Miss Edith MAY Martin and
John Evans. soIufst. The rolIoWing
programme was rendered:
-,.,., ,,;,,, 3..,.,
,aI AI,egrrrrn.
,bl Audanto.
CcI Allegro.
soprano Solo, Indian Love Song.
.., De NoN'n
MI L'''" "''y "'"I'''' ...,..
<,,,,n G5tpl
Tenor Solo "Nrrr.s I'm, S,rram
=. Ro,ckel
Mr.. John Evans.
Poets Last Thought ...............R Ruone
Edward Hoist,
Ail'I tne p'"S anime 'L' IIih' "'S
l'l'u WIN uaN'i"H an" S"'IaI inter-
course
Court Robin Hood No. and Court
Young Robin Hood No. 10 Forosters
of America. will hold Joint meeting
Thursday night i'm Lenaid's halI to de-
eide on a future meeting pIacp. Thci,
lodge room was in the burned Arch
bald BUILDING
Miss Julia Noon. of Oak street has
a severe attack Of grin.
Mrs Adam WinngarJ and SON
George, Of Depot street, are very in.
George Benedict. sr. is confined to
thn hons, b,, an ottacl, or u,in
The home of Mr.. and Mrs. d. ! XII
leghcr. of Dean street, has been bright
ened by the arrival of "a baby bov
Mr.. and Mrs. Oscar Cafson of Meade
avenue. are rejoicing over the arrival
of n baby daughter
Mrs. Jane Morris of Willles- Rarra
is visiting friends on Daniels street
Rev. John Evans. of Forest CITY was
a visitor in town Yesterday.
James Brady has resigned his posl-
tion AS manager of the Bliss sin; min
Miss Name Davis. of Tavlor. called
on friends i'm this section Monday
William Lynott and Miss Margaret
Thomston had a prominent mart i'm tbn
entertainment given at Tern,vn NIop-
day evening
The Junior Ladies' Aid snciat,. or tho
Welsh paptist church met last even
ing Thursday afternoon the Senior So
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-01-18
DECIDED TO MOVE

The members Of the Electric City
Wheelmen held a special meeting at
the rooms on Jackson street, last even
ing. President w. :. Mears occupied
the chair. After some discussion, the
members decided to move to a suite of
rooms in the Clark building on South
Main avenue. Steam heat and other
modern improvements will he placed in
the building for the convenience Of tho
members. They expect to occupy their
new quarters on March !. The reason
for the wheelmen VaCatinC their pres
ent quarters is because the owner of
the building, Undertaken +. w. Tague,
occupying the house.
After the meeting, selections on the
phonOgraph We're given by Guy A.
Relph, and refreshments We're served
by the committee.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-01-18
PERSONAL MENTION.

Miss French, of South Hyde Park
avenue, is recovering from an allness.
Miss Hattie Shelter, of South HYDE
Park avenue has returned from a visit
with friends in HemloCk Creek.
Miss Bertha Williams, of North Re-
beCCa avenue, is on the sick list.
William Talmage. of Stroudsburg,
has returned home from a visit with
friends on this side.
Miss Sadie Ilooley, of New York
city, is visiting on this side
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-01-18
FUNERAL OF MRS. MEYERS.

The funeral of Mrs. Elizabeth Mey-
ers was held yesterday afternoon from
her homo, 1872 Pittston avenue. Rev.
George J.. Alrich. uf the Grace Re
formed Episcopal church ofliciatcd. He
was assisted by Rev +. =. Doty. of the
Cedar Avenue Methodist Episcopal
church. Rev. Mr.. Alrich preached the
funeral sermon Rev. Mr.. Doty offered
Il fcrvent prayer ana made fitting re-
marks. The choir Of his church sang
two selections. lntcrment was made
at Dunmore cemetery. The pallbear-
era were: Charles stone George
Schantz. Charles Dwight and Joseph
ShOrtau.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-01-18

NHfd George, CnafleS hlzer, lnOmaS
Murray and Fred. Steir. of Petersburg.
Politics are reaching q fever heat in
this town and men who are desirous
of being nominated are coming for
ward. Again, there are mon whose
friends are urging them onward.
Among these is j. l.. Midway. whose
friends would like to see him nomi-
mated for council.
The many friends of Mrs Samuel
Linford Il former resident Of this town,
now of Pittston, will be panied to hear
of her death. which occurred Monday
evening after a short illness of pneu-
munia.
Samuel Willis. of Chestnut street.
who was arrested Sunday by Officer
Sawyer for being drunk, was given q
hearing before Burgess Powell and
fined 81 ana costs.
Friday evening the Neptune and
Electric Hose companies will celebrate
the arrival Of their new outfits 10y "a
parade. social and ball. The parade
viii start from the Ncptune's rooms on
West DriuScr street at S o'clock sharp.
The Neptune, Electric. Independent,
John +. Smith ana \. u. Spencer COM
panies viii participate in the parade.
After the parade they viii assemble in
keystone hail. ON South Blakely street,
NIlNl" inc IthIaIlluef ol III" evening
VIII he spent IN dancing ahud soclal
exchanges. only iirrhen ana thelr iady
iIl'huS VIII ne admitted a CoToldi III
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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-01-18
CASE OLE LARCENY

Willie Lewis, a boy fourteen years rr
age, was arrested Yesterday oa the
charge of stealing eight jars Of catsup
rom the residence Of Secunda Borla. on
South Ninth street The parties in
question live next door to each other.
The boy was sent into the cellar Of his
own home for an article. and while
there he gained access To the BorlQ
residence ana stole the above men
toned articles.
At hearing before Alderman Moses
last evening, Lewis was held i'm $500
bail. William Gibbons, of Tenth street.
qualified as bOndsman.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-01-18
| Rare
Silk Bargains

Not the tail end of seasons stocks,
when nothing but undesirable styles are
offered, but the choicest of the pretticst
effects and colors that heart could wish
for.
pieces new PCkin Stripe Taffeta Silks.
Light shadings in naval COmbina- EO,
ions. Sale price .................... OIN
10 pieces latest Plaid effect Tafetas
If in search Of something new, these
will fill the bill, Extra special kOC
Nalue at ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. VIZ
5 pieces 2O-inch Black Taffeta silks
Bllsht finish m nigh rustling quail ga
ity. A decided bargain at .......... OOS
- pieces Black Satins and Taffeta silks
with novel effects in Culored striDes
etc These are fashions latest ana X
Wonderfully cheap at ...,.,.,....., OOC
10 pieces 22-inch Black Gros Grain Silks
in handsome figure effects that viii be
very popular as the season ad- Qnc
Nances. Special during sale at. CS(
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-01-18
GREEN RIDGE.

Thursday evening will be observed as
Ladies' night by the Mems union in the
PRESBYTERIAN church. The evening win
be devoted to the celebration of Robert
Burns birthday Mr., Moore win speak
on the life of Burns. George B, David
son will read paper on Scottish liter
ature; Thomas BawoWman will read
a paper on the birthday of Burns, and
Howard Fuller win declaim from Mar
mion, At the close Of the programme
Captain James Moir viii speak. The
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-01-18
Price Reductions
Black Dress Goods

Advance spring styles in New Crepons
prices range from ass II SAYS Per Yard.
20 pieces 46-inCh pure wool, silk finish
Henriettas. Blue or Jet shades. AOr
The best Csc quality for only....... ~
% pieces all-wool and wool and Nohdir
Brocades In elegant new spring effects.
A splendid C2iac cloth. During AOc
this sale Observation-Disclosures. f<S
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-01-18
TONIGHT AND TOMORROW NIGHT

And each day and night during this weel,
you can get at any druggists I[emp's Bal
sam for the Throat and Lungs, acknowl-
edged 10 be the most successful remedy
ever sold for Coughs Group, Bronchitis,
Asthma and Consumption. Get a bottle
today and keep 1t always i'm the house, SO
you can check your cold at once Price
25c. and 5Oc Sample bottle free.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-01-18


At Grrmania han, on Cedar avenue,
the Republicans Of the Eleventh ward
assembled i'm caucus last night, and
the interest which prevailed is indl-
Gated by the $50 votes cast for the
candidates for the common council
nomination. Promptly at o'clock, John
SChunk, wholesale merchant, the ward
committeeman, opened the meeting.
Emil Bonn, deputy clerk of the courts.
was chosen chairman ana School Con-
trollcr Peter NculS was elected sccre-
tary.
Chairman Bonn, i'm assuming his
position, made an interesting speech.
He referred to the campaign OF three
years ago, when the cry Of the present
city administration was reform. The
reforms made toy the present GOV
eminent Wer" given du" attention by
Mr.. Bonn. He closed his remarks by
asking the friends OF the many candi-
dates to remember that for each Office
only one candidate could be chosen,
and in the event Of their particular
choice not being successful lie hoped
their party ardor would not he damp
ened.
Joseph Meyers placed in nomination
Henry BOettCher and Philip Graf
nominated Charles Ston" The result
of the voting was in Mr.. stones favor,
he receiving 1893 votes to his "ppon-
"nt's JOS. To fill the uneNpircd term
of Robert Robinson, deceased, in Sc
lcct council, John J. Schneider and
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-01-18
Great Special Sale of

Fancy and Black Silks, Silk Underskirts aud Black
Goods. These not old timers is there any un-
just to make unusually anxious to get rid of
any one or all of the lots offered Most of these
represent little snap bargain lots picked up at a big
sacrifice from regular prices, while in or two in
stances we have temporarily cut prices on desirable
lines in order to make this sale more worthy of YOUR
attention Our chief aim is to please and if possible
crafty the desires of patrons. The offerings de.
tailed below will amply verify this statement
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-01-18
Silk UldeTSkirtS

Nine distinct styles to select from in
the handsOmCst productions of the sea-
son. The weayes are mostly irridoscent.
Taffeta Silks in every conceivable color
combination, also novelty stripe effects
that have more than an ordinary show
of prettinCss to recommend them.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-01-18
EVENTS OF DAY In
WEST SCRANTON
TWO YOUNG BOYS ARRESTED
FOR A DARING THEFT.

Funeral of Late Mrs. Robert Evans.
Services Were Conducted by the
Rev. ]. B. Sweet-Willie Lewis
Arraigned on a Charge of Larceny.
Members of Electric City Wheel
men Have Decided to Move Into
Apartments in the Clark Building
on South Main Avenue.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-01-18
Auction Sole
Rich and Costly
Household Furniture,
Fine C0|De|S,E|G
Wednesday, Jan 18
At 10 0'CIock a. m.
At the private residence,
833 Quincy Avenue

This sale comprises the entire contents
of the house all of which was purchased
within n year, and is therefore up to
date and comparatively new, and Is to
be sold positively without reserve.
The house contains, in part, elegant
Carpets>thrOughout, rich parlor suite COW
cred in silk embroidered velour with
polished cherry frame, inlaid with satin
wood and pearl, one solid marble center
table with top inlaid with onyx very
rareJ; superb couChes beautiful upholst.
cred and rattan rockers, fancy tables
i'm oak and cherry. quattered oak, poll
ished extension table, oak sideboard with
large French beveled mirror back, oak
dining chairs, rich French plate mirror
with forentine frame in gilt, white en-
amel iron and brass bedsteads, Cured-
hair mattresses, pillows, blankets, COM
fOrtables, rich white enamel dresser with
very large bevcl plate mirror and wash
stand to match, dressing table, oak chif-
foniers, rich polished oak chamber suite.
curtains shades, brio braC pictures.
portiere, china, glass ware, cutlery, ele-
giant white mountain grand refrigerator.
kitchen utensils. etc. The whole forming
a collection that is rarely seen at auc-
ton The house will be open at Q o'clock
and sale will begin at 10 o'clock sharp,
and all will be sold by o'clock.
nice lunch will be served at n. 80 to ali
present.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-01-18
GATHERED In
SOUTH SCRANTON
ELEVENTH WARD REPUBLr-
CANS MAKE NOMINATIONS.

Charles Stone Named for Common
Council and John ]. Schneider for
the Select Branch - other Ward
and District Candidates Were
Nominated -- Selections Will Give
Strength to the Party in the
Funeral of Mrs. Eliza.
beth j. Meyers Held Yesterday.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-01-18
n. B.-Deposits will be required
of all purcha sers.

II win pay to come n long distance to
this sale, as everything will be sold to
the highest bidder. No postponement-
rain or shine. Bear in mind that the
sale begins at 10 o'clock and will be over
by u. m.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-01-18

would weak womb
swollen back ahd appetite had trouble with head
i he the doctors
lydia Pnka Woman Woman
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-01-18
OVERWORKED WOMEN.
Women Who
Health.


daily tasks when arrangement
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-02-25
HnrELTHIEF CAPTURED.

Bernie KirsChbaum, wealthy mer-
chant of Philadelphia, captured single
banded last night hotel thief in the
rooms occupied by his fancee, Miss
Bamhcrger. and he- mother, on
the ihird floor of the Waldorf-A4torin
Ho.el, ia New York. Mr.. K!rchs'
baum succeeded in capturing the
thief only after struggle, which
began in the sitting room OF the
suite and ended with the arrival OF a
hotel detective in one OF the corridors.
When the thief was searched in the
station house, jewelry, watches and
money, all of the value OF sl,oOOr We're
found IN his possession together with
twenty KEYS. Miss Bamberger and her
mother had been as the Waldort-As.
toria for several days, having visited
New York to purchase the rousseau
for the approaching marriage, Mr.
Kirschbaum went TO the city dSy OF
two ago, ard registered a. the same
hotel He went 10 Mrs. Bamherger
room last evening, not knowing mat
she and her daughter we're visiting
friends ia another part OF the motel
He knocked on the door several times
but received no response, although be
heard 8 noise as though the ild OF
trunk had been hastily closed. he
tried the door and found 1t locked; II
suspicious were aroused ana he called 'o
bsllboy who gss passing at the othtl
end of the hall. The boy had pass
kew and, recognizing Mr. Kirsc65aWm
unlocked the door for him. MIR
Kirschbaum at once entered The SIT
ting room and walked through 70 tbs
bedroom, whore ne was confronted oy,
man about fifty years old, well dressed
and apparently respectable, who un-
dertook to give an excuse Tor hi5 pre-
sence BY saying he had entered the
wrong room. Mr.. Kirschbaum crap
pied with the man, whom be correctly
took to be robber, and after terrible
struggle turned him over 10 hotel de
tective. The prisoner SAID bis name
was John Scott, but his address he re
fused to give.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-02-25
sHY ta|tOD&
DRY GOODS.
COMING SPRING TRADB.

Now that the of our discomfort has passed into his
tory and blizzard 1890 has become only unpleasant
memory let's oct the business of the coming spring We
are ready to serve your advance large varieties of
new goods and special values in entirely stape goods that
we're carried from last season.
Our new Percaes are in and in very dainty and attractive
variety.
large line of Gnghams from &c to roc, In the line
are some very choice patterns.
We are showing the largest line of Embroideres wehave
had Tor several seasons The values equal the variety
Prices range from SC to 75c
large lot of Towels Special values these from the auc-
ton and 25c only few Of the latter remain spe-
cial mention is made of our 21Ic and nc values.
All sizes in readymade Sheets pillow and bolster cases
Our csc spreads the best values the market another
value at Soc and SI Extra Marseies spreads at S5o,
and satin spreads $3.50 In the goods line not
whstandng the large advance in this class OF goods offer
one of Fruit of the Loom of Androscog
gin and Barker at Sc Lonsdae cambria Pride OF West Al
pine Rose and English long cloth at old prices.
1t is too talk Mattings you but stock IS IN
and the varieties and values excellent.
We have lot of remnants of carpets, to yards. Will
close the 55c $50 7c at 45c Ex
celent values
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-02-25
Vic Glory ola slave.

To be bound hand and foot for years
by the chains OF disease is the worse
form Of slavery. George D. Williams,
Of Manchester, Mich. tells how such a
slave was made free. He says: My
wife has been so helpless for five years
taat she could not turn over in bed
aloue. After using two bottles Office
trio Bitters, she is wonderfully i'm
proved and able 10 do her own work. "
This supreme remedy for female dis
eases quickly cures nervousness, sleep
'essness, melancholy, headache, beck-
ache, fainting and dizzy spells. This
miracle working machine is godseud
20 weak, sickly, run down people.
Every bottle euhranteed. Only 80 cts.
sold by E. l.. Alien and E. 5. Lead
baater & Sons, druggists.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-02-25
AYrR.s NEwsrArER AYNrAL-E. W

AYERS NEWSPAPER ANNUaL-E. W.
Aver & Sons, Q: Philadelphia. have just issued
their American Newspaper Annual for 1899,
containing list of newspapers ana period
icals published in the United States aud Cana
da and the West Indies, ami with iuforns-
zion regarding their circulation, political or
other distinctive features, and 4 description
of every place in the United States and 'ana-
da in which newspaper is published, in
GLIDING railroad telegraph, express and bank
ing facilities The book also contains a list
Of cities and towns in the United States with
population of 5000 and over aud the vote
Of States and counties at the presidential
election of 1896
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-02-25

I6E>RYTERIAN CHURCH NoTEs.-
-1e Layra- Workers hed their called
'.retlg las, Wednesday evening and
yec.ed Mrs VIM. Campbell vice-presi-
us1t OF the society.
lac es,mius,er League will spend
d d social evening at the msnse next
tuesday. These social evenings are
Always most enjoyable.
The regular meeting of the West
Minister League, held last Thursday
evening, was well attended and was q
very interesting meeting, It was de-
g . 10 begin a series OF services fol-
.1e Young people every second and
-olFJn tuesday to study doccrinally the
oaor'er Catechism. These meetings
aye TO be conducted by Mr.. Thackel
ln promise to be very interesting
I1e rnfertsinment of the evening CON
sisted OF vocal solo by Mrs. Lawrence
we violin solos by Mr., Goodrich, and
w. vocal solos by Mr.. F. l.. Slaymaker
Presbyterian.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-02-25
t0GAL BAElY TIES
It's hard to borrow money now;
That fact IS very clear,
For time is money and this mcnth's
TIL. ulor+nct II, M --nar

That fact IS very clear,
For time is money" aud this mcnth's
The shortest in ne year
Tho Board OF Health viii meet tonight.
Seventeen lodgers were AZ the station house
last night
There we're no cases for trial in the Police
Court this morning.
In the Corporation Court to-day a final de-
cree was entered IN the case OF Fegan'5 exec
utJrs vs. II. 3. Putnam.
At tho Village Chapel tomorrow night the
choir will rondor some fine selections, nclud.
ing solos anthems and charuscs.
The case of It gnew {; Go. IS the steamers
Charles hfaca ester and liver Queen viii be
argued in Washington on Tuesday before
Audi or :! p. Payne.
last nisht was bright, but the temperature
dropped considerably. To day has been
clear, tho SIX beng almost without claud,
but lhe t:mperilure has been decidedly cool.
Gspt. =. : Knox sold at auction TO-DAY Il
lot Of ground 20xliS fest. with the build
ing5 thereon. situated o. the west side of Co
lumbos streot. between Wilkes and Gibbon,
10 Hatlio ii fitzhugh for $3.50
Potomac Lodge o: Odd Fellows at their
mee;ing last night appointed = committee to
make Arrangements Tor celebrating the 90 Ii
anniversary Of the institution OF that lodge
which occurs next month Thrtc Of he pres
ent neuiA"5s h.v9 beec connected with the
lodge Tor fifty years.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-02-25

ALARM OF FIRE.-The alarm Of fire
between and o'clock this morning
was caused by the burning of some bed
clothing i'll mouse occupied bY colored
people on the souoh side CT Franklin
s'rtet, between Washington and Co
Jumous. The department IVES soon on
1ae ground. but lis services were not
needed, as the flames were extinguish-
ed by the inmates OF the house and
others. The flames were caused by a
colored cAld VINO was rescued from
sutlocetion by Mr.. NJ. Downey.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-02-25

The RIvER.-rhe river is now al
most clear of ice and that which floats
with toe tides offers but little resistance
to navigation. The steamers are all
running on time and in day or two
sailing vessels viii again be arriving
aud departing as usual. All apprehen-
sions of flood or of damage by run
ming ice from the upper river have
passed and the Long bridge, which last
Saturday the Washington people want
81 to blow up, still stands secure.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-02-25

DEATH OF MAHLoN HATCHER
Mahlon Hutcher died al his home near
Ryland, Gulpeper county, on Wednes-
day last, after protracted illness. He
was born and raised in Loudoun county.
During the Civil war he was member
of Co. G, 18th Virginia regiment, and
was faithful and true TO his duty, and
bravely carried the flag of his regiment
in battle, until shot down at the battle
of Williamsburg. He was we'll and
favorably known to all the survivors
OF the 17th in this city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-02-25

OPERA HoUsE.-The presentation OF
Faust al the Opera House last night
was such as to please the most las.
tidious, the handsome costuming, the
gorgeous scenic display and the beauti-
ful electrical effects adding a splendor
that was pleasing 10 see. while the cast
of characters was we'll known and
above criticism. The attendance in re-
spect to number present was above the
average.