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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-02-10
HE LAID THE GHOST.
As Anyone May Do, if He Goes at 1t
in the Right Way.

When houses are haunted the usual
cure for the annoyance is to have them
rebuilt and rechristened," writes Mr.
Fletcher Noes, in his Folk Lore, Gus
toms and Tales" Another method is
that used by Mr.. Moss when he became
the owner of the old parsonage of Dds
being haunted.
When Mr.. Moss first went to the
house the noises in the night We're eX-
traordinary; bells We're rung when ev-
cry one was asleep, there were sounds
as if a body had fallen, squeals and
screams were heard, followed by a rush
as though Cavalery were galloping. Mr..
Moss investigated and discovered a
communication between the stables and
the roof of the parsonage. The rats
nightly invaded the house, jumped
down on the ceiling. used the bell wires
as parallel bars, rung the bells, equeal-
ed, moaned, and if alarmed rushed
away like frightened sheep.
One night Mr.. Moss was aroused by
his mother. There was something in
her bedroom tnat every few moments
gave a piercing scream. He sat down
by her bedside and waited. 1t was a
dark night, wild and windy. He dozed
off and was suddenly aweken by hor-
rlble shrek, which died away in jerks
\ thorough search revealed nothing
and he again waited, but wide awake,
Again the scream came, piercing
blood-curdling. Thinking ii came
from the window, and might be the
howl of a maniac outside he got be-
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Thin, pale and consump-
tive persons should use
some constructive tonic that
will enrich the blood, in
crease the nerve force and
renew wasted tissues.
SCOTS Emulsion is based
upon scientific principles.
We digest the oil for you
by mechanical processes,
thus strengthening your di-
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them. 1t stops wasting,
and produces energy, vlgor
and warmth. The hypo-
phoSphites in it invigorates
the nerves, and brain tissues.
soc. and $ 90, all druggists
SCOTT & BOVINE, Chemists, New York.
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BRILLIANT RECEPTION.
Accorded Mr.. and Mrs. A. N. Kra-
mer by Mrs. H, Kramer.

Mr.. and Mrs. Albert N. Kramer, who
have just returned from an extended
wedding tour, were rendered a brilliant
reception by the formers mother. Mrs
II. Kramer, last night at her residence,
$40 wyoming avenue. The reception
was held between the hours of $50 and
IL p. M, and during that time many
guests called to pay their respects to
the couple and welcome them home
The hostess. Mr.. and Mrs. Kramer.
ana MISS Kramer, assisted by Mrs. j. X.
freeman, of this city, and Mrs T.. Gal
land, or New York city, received the
guests in the northeast parlor. Mrs.
Kramer wore black silk, en- train,
trimmed with point lace and embroid-
cred chiffon. Mrs. a. N. Kramer's cos
tune was beautiful creation of white
satin, trimmed profusely with white
point lace, and she carried a bouquet
of bridal roses. Miss Kramer's gowr
was handsome one of pink crepe du
| chene, lace and chiffon trimmings. Mrs
Freeman wore grey taffeta silk, with
Duchess lace trimmings. The hand
some and becoming gown worn by Mrs
Galland was one of black spangled Jet
with embroidered chiffon trimmings
and diamond ornaments.
The rooms were all artistically dec
Grated with palms, maiden-hair feri
and cut flowers. Music was furnished
/ by an orchestra, and dainty refresh
| ments were continuously served dur
| Ing the evening. Many of the guest
were from out of town. Mr.. and Mrs
| Kramer will occupy a suite of room
| at the Hotel Jermyn. He is the senio
! member of the firm of Kramer Bros.
. clothiers, this city. The marriage oc
/ Cured at Chicago, Jan. 10, and was
! brilliant affair, the bride being one o
| the swell Hebrew circle in Chicago.
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MINOR NEWS NOTES

The LewisVille Independent Political
club will hold meeting this evening
at 1719 Luzerne street.
The funeral of Martin Territy will
be held this afternoon from the resi-
dcnCc at 23O o'clock lntern1pnt in
Cathedral cemetery.
The remains of the late Jessie Bevan
will be borne to Washburn street Pres
byterian church at o'clocl; this after.
noon, where services win b. held. In
termcnt (privatc) at Forest Hill ceme-
terry.
Rev. Edward Howell. of North lin
coin avenue, is home for few lavs
rest. He has been conducting gospel
meetings in Herrick Centre and Elk
dale, Susquehanna county, since the
first of the year. and expects to return
to Elkdale tomorrow afternoon to con-
duct another series of gospel meetings
next week.
a regular meeting Of the West Side
Republican League will be held tnis
evening. Business of importance TO be
transacted. Every member requested
TO be present.
The Alumni Athletic association viii
hold a meeting in their quarters in
Mears' hall this evening.
The Baptist Young Peoples union o.
the First Welsh Baptist church will
hold their regular weekly meeting this
evening.
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u. Lopatyner,of 1902 Prospect avenue,
n prominent young Polish resident of
this side, was severely abused at a
wedding OF one of his countrymen
Wednesday. The incident resulted in
the arrest OF John Regalowsh and
Michael Kabczwznki, charged with as
sault and battery, on warrants issued
by Alderman Lentes In his informa-
tion Mr.. Lopatyner alleges that the de-
PENDANTS threw two beer glasses at his
head, inflicting a scalp wound several
inches in length. and necessitating the
attention of a physician
The wedding reception was held at
the place Of one Michalowski, on Pros
pect avenue. Defendant was passing
by at the time and stopped in to have
drink. Upon entering he found the
reception in full swing. and after MAX
ing an apology for his intrusion, made
for the door. Several men took hold
OF him, urging him to remain, while
others brought some beer to him. He
drank to their health, and then invited
a number to join him at the bar. Upon
reaching the bar, he alleges that tho
defendants hit him as above stated
When arraigned for the hearing last
night. they waived that privilege and
in default of $500 bail they were COM
mitted to the county Jail.
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GREEN RIDGE.

The Democratic voters of the Thir-
teenth ward will hold a meeting in
Netteton's hall on Green Ridge street.
this evening.
j. L. Pritchard OF Park Place, spent
yesterday with friends on Capouse ave-
nue..
Rev. l.. j. Ford gave a reception 20
the members of his Sunday school
class in the manse last evening. Re-
freshments were served.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harbor OF Penn ave-
nue.. entertained the Green Ridge
Euchre club at her home Wednesday
evening. The first prize for ladies was
won by Mrs Pickering and the BOBBY
prize by Mrs. Parker. The first prize
for gentlemen was won by J. D. Park
er, and the BOBBY prize by l.. l.. Hub
bard.
The Green Ridge Domino club has
settled up with its accounts and will
again occupy their old club rooms.
The Green Ridge Wheelmen are con-
tinuing their pool tournament this
week.
Mrs. l.. Il. Finch, OF Capouse avenue
has recovered from her recent illness
The residents Of Green Ridge greatly
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OBITUARY.


George u. Sturdevant. after an ILL
ness of over year, died Wednesday
afternoon at his home. 2l6 South
Franklin street. " likes Barre. About
a year ago he went to North Carolina
for the benefit of his health and while
there his father Colonel S. II. Sturde-
want, died. Shortly afterwards he re-
turned south again, remaining until
May. Death was due to absCess of the
liver. Mr.. SturdeVant was born In
Wilkes Barre December 81, 1858, and
was 30 years of age. He spent most Of
his life here in business, and since the
death of his father, Colonel S. H. Stur-
devant, had been a member of the lum-
Der firm of Sturdevant & GOf, of
Wilkes Barre. He was united in mar
riage to Miss Mary Thomson, daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. John Thomson, on
October ~, 1881, who, with one son, j.
Thomson Sturdevant, survive him. The
following brothers, Harry, Of New
York city; s. II. and Robert, of Wilkes
Barre anud one sister. Miss Ellen L.
SturdeVant, also survive him.
Deceased was a member of the First
Methodist Episcopal church, having
Joined during the pastorate of Rev. DR..
Wyatt, and of the Wilkes Barre Lodge
of Elks. The funeral services will be
held at the residence, PIG South Frank
lin street, this afternoon at O'Clock.
Mrs. Thomas Prendergast died at
1890 o'clock yesterday morning at her
home on Depot street Taylor, after an
illness of five weeks. Deceased was
IS years of age, ard was born in Car
bondale, where she lived for mary
years. When young woman she
moved to Archibald, and was united in
marriage to Thomas Prendergast in
1SeS. Fifteen years ago her hus-
band took a position under the
Delaware, LackaWanna and Western
Railroad company at Taylor and since
they have resided at that place. Her
! husband and the following sons and
! daughters survive her: Mrs. James
Hooper, Mrs. Hattie Eagen. Mrs. Sarah
! HeffcrOn, Miss Lizzie Prendergast,
! cashier in Matthews Bros drug store
/ Miss Bessie and Rose. Two sisters,
! both Of Carhondale, also survive her.
/ They are Mrs. Higgins and Mrs. Quinn.
! The funeral will take place tomorrow.
| Burial will be made in the Catholic
cemetery at Archibald.
Alice Thomas, aged u years daugh-
| ter of Councilman Rowland d.
Thomas, of $40 North Hyde Park ave.
nue. died early yesterday morning from
an Illness dating back two years. The
young lady's health had been failing
for some time but it was not until
last Tuesday night when a change for
the worse was noticed. Her death II
a sad blow 20 her parents, happening
as it does in the bloom of wOmanhOod
Miss Thomas was a bright young lady
and was popular among her associates,
She was a member of the Jackson
| Street Baptist church.
The funeral will be held Sunday at
! ternOon. Services will be conducted il
the Jackson Street Baptist church, and
intcrment will be made in Washburr
street cemetery.
An infant child Of Nr, and Mrs. sam.
uel Wallace, of 526 Decker's court, diel
Yesterday. the intcrment will he madC
in Washburn street cemetery this ar
te!noOn.
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hind the curtain and waited. 4 wild
scream close to his ear almost stopped
the beating of his heart. Pulling him
self together he found the ghost"
There was a fractured pain of glass
the cracked piece being OF the shape Of
an isosceles triangle, with the equal
sides about nine inches long and the
base one inch. A strong wind blew
open this glass triangle, whose apex
held on to the pane, and from thc
three-sided opening came the scream
A bit of paper In the crack laid that
ghost
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coNNoLLY-MKEEvER NUPTLALs.

Charles Connolly and Mrs. t'llthea
McKeever, of Jackson street, were
united in marriage at the home of the
bride, on Jackson street. yesterday af-
ternoon at $50 o'clock, by Rev. w. II.
Connolly. of Troy, Pa, brother of the
groom. Only the immediate relatives
of the contracting parties We're pres
ent. After the ceremony a wedding
dinner was served.
Mr. Connolly is a well-known en-
ploye Of the Delaware, Lackawanna
and Western company, and his bride
is the widow of the late John Nc
Keever, who formerly conducted a
meat market on North Main avenue.
Among the guests were Mrs. Ella Lam
OureuX and son, of Sidney, y. Y, and
Will Coon, Of CarbOndale.
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ELKINS-LINN WEDDING.

Miss Lena Linn, of Birch street,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Conrad Linn,
was united in marriage to Jacob Elkins
at the home of the bride, Wednesday
night. Rev. w. a. Nordt, of the Hick-
ory Street Presbyterian church, offici-
ated at the ceremony. Miss Kate Linn,
sister of the bride, was maid of honor
and Miss Yetta Elkins, sister of the
groom, was bridesmaid. William Graft
and Charles Belsheimer were the
grOomsmen.
At the conclusion of the ceremony a
"eception was held, many friends being
resent. The usual wedding tour was
dispensed with. and for the present Mr..
and Mrs. Elkins will reside with the
latter's parents. Both are popular
young people and have the best wishes
of large circle of friends.
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the Presbyterian church will hold their
regular business meeting in the lecture
room this evening at s o'clock. All
members are requested to be present.
Thermometers in the vicinity Of the
corners registered II degrees below
zero at $50 o'clock in the morning.
The pupils in many rooms of the
public schools were dismissed yester-
day morning owing to the fact that
the rooms could not be kept warm.
Night school In No. school, taught
by Miss Adelene Barnard, will be clos
ed this evening owing to non-attend-
ance. the average being only eight
scholars per night.
The school teachers will receive their
monthly earnings Saturday at Treas
urer LOUIS Engle's home on West
Drinker street.
The members of the Independent
and John y. Smith Hose companies
will corduct O social this evening in
honor of the ladies who helped them
during the holidays at their fair. The
affair will be held in Washington hall
and admittance will be by invitation
only.
Frank Wagner. of East Drinker
street, has returned from a visit at
Harlem, N. Y.
Miss Laura Brink. of Apple street, is
i'll.
The Ladies' Mission circle of the
Presbyterian church did not elect Off
GERS last evening. as was intended
The meeting was postponed.
The Young Ladies' Mission circle "'
the Presbyterian church will con',
a valentine social in the lecture ror.
Tuesday evening next All are wei.
come.
The funeral of Salvador. the S-year-
old son of Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas Let
teri, of Mortimer and Franklin streets
took place yesterday afternoon at
o'clock and was largely attended. In
terment was made in Mt. Carmel GENE.
terV.
The Bon Ton Social club will conduct
their second annual ball and social IN
Keystone hail on South Blakely street
Tuesday evening. Music for the occa-
sion will be furnished by an orchestra
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-02-10
Dangers of the Grip.

The greatest danger from La Grippe
is of its resulting in pneumonia. If
reasonable care is used, however and
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy taken,
all danger will be avoided. Among the
tens of thousands who have used this
remedy for la grippe We have yet to
learn of a single case having resulted
in pneumonia which shows conclusively
that this remedy is a certain preventive
of that dangerous disease. 1t will cure
la grippe in less time than any other
treatment 1t is pleasant and safe to
take. For sale by all druggists. Mat
thews Bros, wholesale and retail
agents.
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Miss Minerva Hopp- piano solos by
Miss Eta Dunkcrly, vocal solos by
Brother James, drills by the chapter,
vocal duets by Misses Dunkerly and
Phillips, and Maud and Dolly Thomas,
selections by the Nugget quartette, and
congregational singing by the audi
cncc.
A large audience applauded the ef-
forts of the children and the older par
ticipators. Rev. f.. j. McHenry, the
pastor, is enthusiastic over the work
OF the chapter and his efforts have
been received with success.
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EELLENrE c. NJ. CHURCH.

The following officers of the Belle
vue Calvinistic Methodist church were
chosen at a recent meeting: Trustees,
W. j. Davis. John r. Jones, John Tai
Jones, William W. Harris; secretary,
Aaron James: treasurer, w. j. Davis;
collectors, John w. Lewis, John r.
James. Isaac Davis and William Grif-
fiths: ushers, Isaac Davis and John
Samuel. The officers of the Sunday
school are: Superintendent Morgan
James: assistant superintendent, John
]. James; secretary, Moses James;
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appreciate the kindness of Mr.. Kear.
ney who so thoughtfully ran his snow
plough over the sidewalks of this sec-
ton after our recent heavy snow
storm and cleaned away the snow.
Miss Sallie Reese, assisted by heI
lady friends, gave a party and dance in
the Dolph building on Capouse avenue
last evening.
Miss Rhodes, of Elmhurst, is Nisit'
ing Mr., and Mrs. +. j, Peck, Of Ca
pOuse avenue,
Miss Flora Dony will address the Ep'
worth League convention in Dunmor
this evening,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-02-10
GRAIN.O BRINGS BELIEF

20 the coffee drinker. Coffee drinking is
habit that is universally INDUCED in
ana almost as universally injurious. Have
you tried Grain-O? II is almost like cOf-
fee but the effects are just the opposite.
Coffee upsets the stomach, ruins the d.
gcstion, affects the heart ana dlSturhs
the whole nervous system. Grain-O
tones up the stomach, aids digestion and
strengthens the nerves. There Is moth
ing but nourishment in Graln-O. 1t can I
be otherwise. IL and 25c. per package.
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CONCERT AT ST. DAVID'S.

The Boys chapter of St. David's bat
talon held their first public entertain
ment at the church last evening The
programme consisted of recitations by
Mary Dorsey, Willie House, George
Transue, L. W. Williams and Thomas
Williams. selections on Edisons phono-
graph, piano duet by Misses Bitten
bender and Halleck, whistling solos by
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-02-10
REMEDY FOR tn: GRIPPE.

A remedy recommended for patients
afflicted with the Grippe Is Hemp's Bal
sam, which is especially adapted TO dis
eases of the throat and lungs. DO not
wait for the first symptoms OF the dis
ease, but get bottle Today ana keep II
on hand for use the moment II Is needed.
It neglected the grippe has tendency
TO bring on pneumonia. The Balsam pre-
vents this by keeping the cough loose,
All druggists sell the Balsam.
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A DIFFERENCE IN EUROPE.
From the New York Sun.

From the New York Sun.
We do not hesitate TO say thar il, in
iSJl any members of the reichs;1S had
VcntuTed not only 10 oppose the treaty
Of Frankfort in debate, but also To con-
fersccretly, meanwhile, with agents of the
French provisional government, they
would have been summarily tried ana
would have met the fare of traitors. Sucl
a result would have been inevitable II,
owing TO their intrigues, there had been
a recrudescence of hostilities on the part
of the French. whereby The lives Of Ger
man soldiers had been sacrificed.
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FIRST ANNUAL BALL.

The first annual masquerade bail OF
the Eight Friends was held at Work.
inEman's hall last night. The affair
was attended by a large number of
the friends of the club.
1t was an enjoyable affair, and sue
cessful in every detail The Ringgold
orchestra gave the dance music.
Thomas Murphy and Conrad Linn COM
prised the committee of management
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treasurer, Thomas Price chorister,
william Samuel; organist, Maggie
Thomas.
The Ladies' Aid society of the above
church served supper in the basement
OF the building last evening to a large
assemblage. The feature Of the affair
was the welsh Kitchen" in which the
ladies, attired in the costumes of
Wales served tea and "froice." The
Kitchen" was well patronized, and n
substantial sum was realized from the
event.
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Personal MENTION.

James T.. Clarke, Of Eynon street, IN
enployc of the Colliery Engineer COM
pany's printing department, has al
most recovered after several days ILL
ness from the grip.
Mrs. Thomas Davis and Miss Mary
Pritchard, of Olyphant. visited friends
in Bellevue yesterday.
Edward James. sr.. Of South Main
avenue, who was confined to the house
by illness the past two weeks, is re-
covering,
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GATHERED In
SOUTH SCRANTON
z. LAPATYNER TREATED, THEN
BEATEN, AT A RECEPTION.

He so Alleges, and Has His Assail-
ants Arrested Happened in at a
Reception, Apologized for His In
trusion, but Was Urged to Stay.
Trouble Then Wedding
of Miss Lena Linn and ]. Elkins.
Their First Annual-other Notes
of Interest.
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A large attendance OF private citizcns
are requested to call at Manners Phar-
macy when In need OF "A tonic in conval-
Cod Liver Oil with HypOphosphtes is
one of the best lung strengthenerS and APP
petlzers known, Large dollar size, SOC.
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DUNMORE.

= N
Justice of the Peace-James Quick.
Councilmen-A d. Blackinton, j. l..
Midway.
School Directors-Frank Montgomery,
Thomas EnEle.
Auditors-For three years, Arch WASH
er; for one year Clarence Zimmerman.
Frank Wagner, of East Drinker
street, the Republican aspirant for the
office Of street commissioner, was born
in DunmOre Aug. 70, 1854, in IA house
owned bv the Depue estate, standing
where No. public school now stands.
Finishing his school course, such as
was provided in those times in tho
public schools, he took a course in
Cams school. His first public trust
was that of chief Of the DunmOre fire
department, being the first one after
the office was created. He 1illed the
position with great credit. As one Of
the first police officers in the borough
he served twelve years. eight years on
the regular force and four years as a
special.
Mr., Wagner's connection with the
Republican party dates back 10 1SiS,
when his grandfather, Edward Spencer,
was one Of the Twelve Republicans
lnen IeSlulnS IN DunmOre. FOLLOWING
in the footsteps of his ancestors he
became staunch Republican and for
| the past fifteen years has been an ac-
| tive member, and could always be
found working for the partys interest
| For twelve years he was a watcher at
| the polls and for the past ten years
| was delegate to county and borough
| conventions. Mr.. Wagner was so fire.
! qucntly called upon to serve the people
( in office that it materially interfercd
| with his business and he was at last
| compelled to decline.
| At present, however, he Is serving
out his third term as trustee OF the
| Neptune Fire company. having served
in office for six years For three years
he declined the nomination for street
| commissioner ON the Republican ticket
| and would have done so this year but
for the urgency of his friends. He
| consented and was nominated. His
knowledge OF the work OF the office is
not limited, having followed contract
work, etc, with Burke Bros.
| The Christian Endeavor society OF
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EVENTS OF DAY In
WEST SCRANTON
ADDRESS ON LINcoLN's LIFE
AND CHARACTER"

Delivered by d. w. Phillips Last
Night to the Members of Wash
ington Camp, No. 17s, P. o. s. of
A.-was an Able Discourse-The
First of a Series Marriage of Mrs,
Ellthea McKeever and Charles Con-
molly - st. Leo's Battalion Will
Entertain-Concer Last Night.
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ROOF FELL ON HIM.
Paul Erkman Injured at the Dia-
mond Minas

Paul Erkman, of 1909 Lloyd street,
was seriously injured in the Diamond
mines yesterday at noon by being
caught beneath a fall Of coal The
injured man, who is a miner, was en-
gagged in boring a hole for charge
when the fall occurred. Fellow work.
men removed him from his perilous
position.
He was aiken to the Moses Taylor
hospital where ii was found that his
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A Lace Curtain
Opportunity

Our Draperies Portiers Upholsteries, Etc, are
in for the and ready for your inspection.
Every novelty of the is represented therefore
the display is worth your attention.
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\ social Will follow the entertain
merit. Dancing music will be furnished
by Miss Name Shearan.