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The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-11-08
A Big Timber Land Sale.

On Thursday of last week Messrs.
Alonzo Inskeep, OF McKeesport, C. r.
Vasbinder, of Brookville, w. A. Croas-
man, OF Redclyffe, and William Smear
baugh and William Lawrence, both OF
Tionesta, purchased from the executors
Of James w. Daniels, deceased, the
tract known as "the Williams lot" In
Barnett township, Jefferson county, for
the price Of s45, 900; they also purchased
on the same day from the heirs of
Charles S. Daniels, deceased, the tract
In the same township known as "the
Herring lot for the price of $1,000.
The former tract contains 100 acres and
the latter 210 acres. Both are we'll
timbered with fine white pine, oak and
hemlock timber. 1t is the intention OF
the purchasers to put In from the Will
liams lot at least two hundred thousand
cubic feet Of square timber this fall and
winter. Democrat.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-11-08
EMERICKVILLE.
Joseph Stormer and Son Drove a5o Miles
Brief Notes of Local Interest.

Some time ago the writer made mem
tion Of Joseph Stormer. sr.. moving to
Salem. Il small town IN the northern
part of Ohio. Since that time we have
been informed that Mr.. Stormer and
his son, Lee. drove across the country,
making the entire trip in five days, a
distance OF $50 miles.
Chas. Wetzel, sr., who has been con-
fined to his home the past two months
with IA paralytic stroke, is at this writ
ing very low and very little hope is en-
tcrtained for his recovery.
Perry McAninch, who has been work.
ing In the woods at Butchins, Mexican
county, the past summer, spent short
vacation with his mother In this place,
returning Tuesday.
Miss Gertie Haines, who went to
Hawthorne few weeks ago and was
taken Ill very suddenly, was able TO be
brought to her home near this place
Monday Of last week.
Mrs. John Marts and her son. Frank,
were at Maysville, Clarion county, last
Tuesday attending the funeral OF Mrs.
Marts niece, Mrs. Hoch.
Miss Edith Schugars and Miss Ada
Mowery will represent the Epworth
League OF this place at their convention
to be held at Reynodsville Nov. 10th
and 18th.
OE. Weiser is shipping somciumber to
Rimersburg, Clarion county the present
week for the purpose Of repairing his
hotel at that place.
Frank Obi. formerly of this place,
now resident of Shannondale, Clarion
county, spent Sunday with friends here.
Mrs. Harry Wentzel, of Herndon,
Northumberland county, is visiting her
brother in this place, Emanuel Weiser.
w. G. Oil is building an addition to
his house, which, when done, will be IA
very handsome dwelling.
John Keys aud wife spent portion of
last week among relatives in Reynolds
ville
Amos Milliron, OF Falls Creek. trans
acted business at this place last Satur-
day.
James McGee, Of Sandy Valley, made
business trip to this place last Satur-
day.
Emanuel Schugars made business
trip to Aliens Mills last Thursday.
w. L. McCracken, Of Brookville, was
in the village Saturday last.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-11-08
Winter Excursion Tickets.

On November the Pennsylvania
Railroad Company will place on sale at
its principal ticket offices excursion
tickets to all prominent Winter resorts
in New Jersey, Virginia, North and
South Carolina, Georgia, Florida and
Cuba. The tickets will be sold at the
usual low rates, with the usual liberal
return limits.
The magnificent facilities of the Penn
sylvania Railroad, with its many con-
nections and through train service,
make this the favorite line for winter
travel.
An illustrated book, descriptive OF
Winter resorts, and giving routes Of
travel and rates for tickets, will be fur
nished free after November | on appli-
cation to ticket agents.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-11-08

We sell the Crown drill, which sows
all kinds OF grain and grass seed, plants
corn, beans and peas, distributes fertil-
izer and never chokes We sell the
Ellis thresher, which we have tested
and sell backed by our and the compa-
ny's guarantee Special to farmers,
wheat phosphate 800 per ton We sell
harrows, plows, hay, grain, straw, -four,
feed, horses, buggies, wagons, harness,
groceries, hardware, dry goods, drugs
We have told few things we do sell,
you tell us something we don't sell and
we'll get 1t Come and see us.
j.. KING & Co.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-11-08

The Farm Journal is cheap but not
too cheap TO be good; it is full of ginger
and gumption, and has as many other
good things in it that you can use as
any paper at any price. 1t will be sent
five years to subscribers of THE STAR
who pay arrearages and one year in ad-
vance and % cents extra, or $l,25 for
the Farm Journal for five years and
THE STAR for one year
The large audience was entranced by
the music which Mr.. Farland produced
from the banjo jo,-Ridgway Democrat.
At Reynolds opera house Nov. Goth.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-11-08
Marriage Licenses.

The following marriage licenses were
issued the past week by John S. Barr,
Clerk OF Courts OF Jefferson county:
Peter Brunko and Kate Brucellak,
both of Delaney.
Kazmier Rukoskay and Pauline Ceib-
ulendska, both OF Eleanora.
Ottamio Pisoni, of Brockwayville,
and Tressa Fuernite, of Crenshaw.
Mari Kolodzilk, of Delaney, and Ma
ria Swanchyk, Of New York.
Timothy Marrinan and Mary O'Brien,
both Of Anita.
Alfred II. Detees, Of Crenshaw, and
Minnie Miggleston, Of Coal Glen.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-11-08
Public School Lecture Course.

Hon. George II. Vending, Novem-
Der 9th.
Signor Bosco, December 18th.
w. T. S. Culp, February End.
G. M. Parker Concert Co., Febru-
ary 18th.
A. w. Hawks, February 23rd.
Season tickets $l.00. Reserved seats
10c. per night, which will be placed on
sale at Stokes drug store at 500 A. NJ.
of each Saturday preceding lecture or
concert.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-11-08
Great
Reduction in


TILL DEC. 1st we will
give great bargains in Fur
niture, &C., in order to save
the trouble and expense of
moving. which we expect to
do on that date.
Here are a few samples of
prices, with all others to cor
respond:
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-11-08
Special Excursion Rates to Philadelphia

Special Excursion Rates to Philadelphia.
The Pennsylvania Railroad Company
has arranged for special excursion rates
to Philadelphia on November 8 and
%, on account OF the National Export
Exposition. Round-trip tickets, good
to return within ten days, including
day Of issue. will be sold on above dates
from New York, Trenton, Belviderc,
Atlantic City, Cape May, Pottsville,
Reading, Wilkesbarre. Lancaster, Har-
risburg, York, Williamsport. Canaan
daigua, Erie, and intermediate points at
rate of single fare for the round trip,
plus admission TO the Exposition (no
rate less than one dollar). For specific
rates apply to Ticket Agents.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-11-08
Bucklen's Arnica Salye.

The best salve in the world for cuts,
bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fever
sores, letter, chapped hands, chilblains,
corns and all skin eruptions, and posi-
lively cures piles, or no pay required.
1t Is guaranteed to give perfect salts
faction or money refunded. Price 20
cents per box. For sale by H. Alex.
Stoke.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-11-08

If you don't know what you
need at present, it will pay
you to anticipate your wants
in order to take advantage of
our low prices.
After Dec. 1st we will be
across the street in the new
brick building now under
construction on Main street.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-11-08
CAUTION NOTICE.

All persons are hereby warned not TO trust
or harbor Jane y. Groves, at my expense, as
she on. Oct. II, 1899 left my bed and board and
will not be held responsible for any BILLS
contracted by her. ]. X. GROVES,
Nov ., 1s99. Sandy Valley, Pa.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-12-20
A. O. II. ENTERTAINMENT.

Division No, 1, of the Ancient order
Of Hibernans, rendered a reception and
social to the members of the Ladies'
auxiliary, No 4, in st. David's hall last
evening. Previous to the entertain
ment the members of No. enjoyed a
smoker in Hari Carl hall.
President Thomas Langan was chair
man of the evening. The principal ad-
dress was made by Miss Katherine
OHara. county president of the Daugh-
ters of Erin, who spoke on the prin-
ciples of the order. The programme
consisted of a piano solo by Annie Sui
livan; song, Joseph McPhillips; song,
Laughln McHugh; instrumental selcc-
tions, Drury and Kelly; song and dance
Henley and Tafe; duet, Degnal and
Shaughnessy; song, Michael Donne-
gan.
Refreshments were served by Caterer
Gilroy and a social was afterwards en-
joyed, Mrs. Frank Malott furnished
the music for dancing.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-12-20
MISSIONARY FROM SYRIA.

The regular monthly missionary
prayer meeting of the First Baptist
church will be held in the basement
of the First Baptist church this even
ing. L. d. Baddour, of Mt. Lebanon,
Syria, will be present and make an
address. Mr.. Baddour Is preparing for
the Christian ministry and was COM
PEELED to leave his own country on ac-
count of government persecution ut the
time of his conversion. He united
with a Baptist church in Tennessee
and also engaged in business at tnat
place, but was recently burne out.
Having been raised in that historic
region about Mount Lebanon and wit
messed some of the cruelties endured
by Christians in his country, 1t is eX-
pected he will give a very interesting
talk. All are cordially invited to this
meeting, which begins at 7.30 o'clock
and lasts one hour.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-12-20
BUDGET OF BRIEFS.

Prof. John J. Costello, of No. 90
schools, reports the last weekly col
lections of the dime savings fund as
follows: Prof Costello, $1.15; Miss Ter
esa c. Battle, 33 cents; Miss Katie d.
Jordan, A cents; Miss Kate O'Boyle,
21 cents; Miss Ella O'Boyle, $1.29; Miss
B. NJ. Norton, 60 cents; total, si.11. The
nearness of the Christmas season is
regarded the cause for the light col
lection, the children having evidently
taken some of their savings for pur-
chasing the things that will cheer their
little hearts.
An entertainment will be given by
the kindergarten and primary school
at the North Scranton Young Women's s
Christian association, taught by Miss
Gulick and Miss Alice Osterhout, on
Monday evening, beginning at 7l5.
An entertainment and Christmas
| tree exercises will be held at the First
| Welsh Baptist church, on West Market
! street, on Saturday evening next by
| the Sunday school. The doors open at
o'clock and admission is free.
William ]. Davis, of Warren street
who has been acting queerly for some
| time past, and who in his insane mo-
| ments has caused his family great an
noyance, being fearful at times of their
lives. was yesterday afternoon sent tc
the Hillside Home. His family took
| the necessary steps to secure him, and
] Doctors Roberts. Bessey and Jenkins
made the examination and certified tc
his condition.
The Thursday evening meeting of the
| Memorial Baptist church has been dis.
pensed with this week to give room fol-
a rehearsal of the cantata "A Trip tc
| Old Chris"
| The Providence Presbyterian Sunday
school will hold their annual Christ.
mas exercises next Monday evening.
Uppermost thoughts for Christmas
| will be the theme of the service this
! evening in the Providence Presbyterian
church. Rev. DIR. Guild will give q
brief opening address on the subject
The Sunday school of the Memoria
church will have it's Christmas exer.
cises Christmas night. The children
! will give a programme of recitations
and song and receive candies and nuts
in return.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-12-20

An effort is being made to secure a
branch post office for West Scranton
TO supplant the present sub-station.
The idea is to have the collections and
deliveries for this side conducted
through a local branch, which will not
only facilitate the delivery of the stead
lily increasing amount of mail matter,
but will be a great convenience to
the carriers, who now have to make
three trips a day to the central city
post office.
At present there are nearly a dozen
carriers on the West Scranton routes,
who go to the main office at a. M,
and make one delivery in the morn
ing. They also make a similar trip in
the afternoon at 1.30 o'clock and again
about o'clock with the return mail.
If branch office was located here all
the mail for West Scranton would be
received in bulk and distributed from
this office. This plan would enable the
carriers to MAKE three deliveries daily.
Another argument advanced in sup
port of the branch office is that the
evening mails could be secured from
$50 to 7.90 o'clock, instead of the re.
ceiver going to the central office and
mail now received late Saturday after
noon and evening could be secured
Sunday morning from to 10 o'clock.
The necessity for a branch post office
will be made known to Congressman
Connell and the post office authorities
by the committee of the board of trade
appointed for that purpose.
The citizens of West Scranton are
awakening to the realization that Il
they want anything they must work
for it, and with such determination as
the members of the board of trade ex-
pressed at their last meeting, they are
bound to succeed in their efforts.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-12-20

On the information Of John II. Miller,
warrant was issued by Alderman
Myers yesterday for the arrest OF
Michael Finn, of South Arlington. Mr..
Finn owns some of the farmland about
Mud Pond, one of the sources of the
water supply Of the Providence Gas
and Water company, and he is charged
with attempting to take the lives of
Mr.. Miller and Josiah Newman, by
shooting at them several times.
The two men were engaged in clean
ing the reservoir and Finn, 1t is stated,
claimed they were trespassing on his
land. The warrant will be served to-
day and hearing will be had this
afternoon at 3 O'clock
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-12-20
SOUTH SCRANTON NOTES.
Funerals of Patrick Troy and Con-
rad Staub-Debate on South At
rica in Connell Lodge Tonight.

From his late home on Birch street
the funeral of Patrick Troy took place
yesterday morning at 8 o'clock. A re-
QUEEN mass was celebrated in st. Pet
er's cathedral by Rev. D. ]. MacGold-
rick and interment was made in the
Cathedral cemetery.
The funeral was attended by large
number of the friends and neighbors
of the deceased.
The funeral of Conrad Staub was
held yesterday afternoon from his late
home on Stone avenue. Numerous rel
atives and friends came to pay their
last respects to their old friend ami
the family residence was filled before
the hour appointed for the funeral.
Rev. Rogers Israel, pastor of st.
Luke's church, conducted the services
at the house and interment followed
in the Forest Hill cemetery.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-12-20
ST. PATRICK's FAIR OPENING

Everything will be in readiness for
the opening of the fair in st. Patrick's
church tomorrow evening. Rev. ]. b.
Whelan and his parshioners have
worked increasingly to perfect the
many details incident to such an un-
dertaking and they confidently expect
their efforts will be crowned with sue
cess.
In addition to the attractive booths
now being arranged and the disposal
of the innumerable articles contributed,
there will be several contests for valu-
able prizes. A magnificent blooded
Kentucky horse will be chanced off
and other useful articles contested for.
A musical and literary programme will
be furnished every evening during the
fair and some of the best talent in the
city will participate in the concerts.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-12-20

gramme will be is only a matter Of
conjecture, but 1t is, e to predict that
II will be in keeping with previous
events. 1t Is understood, however, that
a continuous performance" will he
given, which will be replete with up-ro-
date specialties by Guy Ralph, Billy
Williams, Bunne,l, Bertine and the
rest of the comedians.
From o'clock to midnight rag
time dance will be given, which will
be the society event of the evening in
West Scranton. Rag-time music will
be furnished and a rag-time lunch
served at II o'clock. The affair will
be for members and their friends and
those who secure invitations can con-
slider themselves fortunate.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-12-20

nomy and is one of the best posted
parliamentarians among the members
Of the West Side Republican club, OF
which he has been a member for many
years. He is also Identified with the
Royal Arcanum, Simpson Methodist
Episcopal church ano other societies.
For a number of years Mr.. Acker
was chief clerk to William r. Hall.
stead, ex-general manager of the Del
aware, Lackawanna and Western rail-
road, and recently resigned from the
company's employ to accept a more
lucrative position with anoths' COM
pany. T. J. Jennings md william lar
kin are seeking the Democratic non,in-
alton.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-12-20
NOTES AND PERSONALS.

special meeting of st. Leo's bat
talon will be held tomorrow evening
for the purpose of making arrange
ments to participate in st. Patricks 5
church fair.
The Bertha La Monte society of the
Washburn Street Presbyterian church.
the Cleaners of Simpson Methodist
Episcopal church and the Christian
Endeavor society of the Plymouth Con-
gregational church held their regular
meetings last evening.
Joseph D. Lewis, of the United States
census department, Is spending the
holiday vacation at his home on West
Locust street.
Mrs. Walter Beck and son, Harold,
of Towanda, are visiting Mr.. and Mrs.
John Reese, Of Washburn street.
The remains of Mr.. and Mrs. Martin
Rush's child were inferred in the Cathe-
dral cemetery yesterday afternoon. The
bearers were Jennie Hughes, Lor-
eta Hughes, Belinda Daley, Martha
Hart.
Leonard f. Hermes. of New York,
who has been visiting Oscar Oswald,
returned home yesterday.
The committee Of the various society
members arranging for the safe con-
test at st. Patrick's fair will meet this
evening in St. Brendan's rooms.
A Polander, whose name could not he
learned, was seriously Injured in the
Dodge mine yesterday by a fall of coal.
He was employed as a laborer w Jo-
seph Granger.
William Crawford of North Hyde
Park avenue, is home from Drew Theo-
| logical seminary for the Christmas
| holidays.
Daniel Jay Reese, of South Fillmore
avenue, will spend Christmas in New
! York
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-12-20
OBITUARY

The Wilkes-BaTre Record had the fol-
lowing obituary of George D. Kingsley,
superintendent at the johnson colliery, at
Priceburg, who died Monday afternoon
at his home in Blakely: THE deceased
was well known throughout the valley
and his death will be a source of great
sadness to his numerous friends in this
vicinity. He was born In Plymouth forty
two years ago next January, but spent
the greater portion of his life in Lacku-
wanna county. He came to Kingston
about fifteen years ago and for a num-
ber of years was superintendent of the
Avcndale colliery of the Delaware, Lack
awanna and Western company. About
three years ago he removed to Blakely to
accept the superintendency of the John
son Coal company's mines at Priceburg.
Mr.. Kingsley was Of kind and affable
disposition and was POPULAR enjoying
"a large circle of acquaintances. lie was
an affectionate husband and father, and
the family have the sincere sympathy
of all. The deceased was a member of
several OF the prominent societies of this
city being a past master of Kingston
lodge, 1876, Free and Accepted Mason ;
a member of Shekinah chapter 1872, Royal
Arch Masons, of Wilkes-Barre, and a
past eminent commander of Dieu le Veut
commandery, As. knights Templar; also
a member of Lodge 100, Benevolent nnd
Protective order of Elks. The deceased
is survived by his wife, formerly Miss
Lizzie Wolcott, daughter of Mr., and Mrs
Peter Wolcott, of Kingston, and two
daughters, jeanette, aged IS years. and
Ametia, aged 3 years; also his parents
Mr.. and Mrs. Dwight Kingsley, of Blake
ly, and two brothers, Edward of Blake,
ly and Bert, Of Olyphant." The funeral
will take place from his late home in
Peckville Thursday afternoon at o'clock
Interment will be made In Union ceme-
terry at Blakely.
Charles Denning, formerly a resident OF
this city. died last Friday in Brooklyn. N
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-12-20
PREPARATIONS FOR CHRISTMAS.

The choirs of the various churches
are busily engaged rehearsing music
for the Christmas exercises viii n will
be held next Sunday. The choruses
have been augmented by additional
singers and the selections to be rem
dered are the latest compositions.
Choristers desiring their programs
published in The Tribune on Saturday
should leave them at Jenkins drug
store not later than Friday afternoon
at o'clock to insure proper insertion
in this department.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-12-20
BOND ORDINANCE SIGNED.
Mayor Believes the People Will Vote
in Favor of It.

Mayor Mor yesterday signed the or
dinance providing for the submission
to the vote of the people of the pro-
posed bond issue of s273, ,2O5SO for sew
er purposes. He stated that he had no
doubt but that the people were
alive to the necessity for better sewer
facilities and that there would be hard
ly any opposition when the matter
came up at election.
He also signed the ordinance provid-
ing for sidewalks in the Fourteenth
ward and for the transfer of $3.50 from
the surplus of the board of health's
appropriation for repairs on the West
Mountain road.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-12-20
A TRIP TO OLD CHRIS.

The cantata, "a Trip to Old Chris,
will be performed on Friday evening
in full costume at the auditorium by
the Memorial church choir, with Mr..
James Friezc as conductor Miss Mary
Protheroe Davis as pianist Miss Maggie
Twining as organist. The cast OF
characters is as follows
Blanche, a girl with 4 good idea,
Mary A. Williams and Maggie Jehu
Cassie, Maude, Dora. Blanche's Chums,
Mary Richards, Jennie Richards, Mary
A. Jones.
Ndlic OlIlS ''''',''....,.,,..''N 'NOId IkODeI ls
Cllacalulu ............ Mrs. Naomi Thomas
Dan, Cy, farmer boys,
Willie Franz and Lewis Hughes
Jack, Dick, Tom, soldier boys,
Johnnie Harris, Alfred Williams, David
Jones.
Willie Wiles, the boy with a chill,
Tommie Morris
Old Chris .....................Ev Evan Trehane
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-12-20
CONTINENTAL FUND OFFICERS,

The Continental Mine Accidental
fund have elected the following officers
for the ensuing term: President, NJ. s.
Lavelle; secretary. Thomas Parry;
treasurer, Richard Williams
Standing committee - William r.
Jones, John Thomas, Patrick Dun
leavy, James McGlone, John McGlone,
Thomas McGraw, Frank Francis, Rich
ard II. Williams and Thomas Parry.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-12-20
MIR. RETTs AGAIN ARRESTED.

II. r. Belts, of Grand View avenue,
who was before Alderman Myers on
Monday evening charged with dis
charging firearms in the city limits,
and who paid the fine and costs inn
posed, was placed under arrest by Con-
stable Bernard Davis later on a war
rant sworn out by c. S. Watson,
charging him with malicious michief.
He waived hearing and entered bail in
$500 for his appearance at court.
Fl. c. Reynolds qualified as his
bondsman. This latter case Is an out
growth Of the shooting of Watson s
dog by Belts on Sunday.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-12-20
NTBS OF NEWS.

James Connell lodge of Odd Fellows
will this evening continue the debate
on the war in South Africa. The side
which was defeated in this debate last
week has appealed from the judges de-
cison and this evening the appeal will
be heard. This evenings meet pro-
misses to be very interesting one.
Mrs. Schrader, of Philadelphia, Is
the guest of Editor and Mrs. Mast, of
River street.
Miss Rose Mcdonald, of Wilkes
Barre, Is visiting at the home of Miss
Nellie Nealon, on River street.
Miss Name Beshon, of Hawley, is the
guest of Mr., and Mrs. John Bour, OF
Hickory street.