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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-04-08
GENERAL NEWS NOTES.

Philip Hutchinson, the 9-year-old son
OF Frank Hutchinson, of North Rebec-
ca avenue, fell through a hatchway in
the barn of a neighbor named Nealey,
yesterday and fractured his leg. DR..
Beddoe attended him.
Thomas II. Davis, of Eynon street.
has accepted a position as travelling
salesman with the Lustro Manufactur-
ing company of Chicago, ILL.,, with head
quarters in this city.
Rev. 5. f. Mathews, of the First Bap-
tist church, ofticiated at the funeral of
the late Mrs. Ann Powell yesterday af
ternoon. Services were held at the
home of Mrs. Frank Powell on Tenth
street, and interment was made in Dun
more cemetery.
Lackawanna council, Royal Arcanum,
met last evening in Ivorite hall and
received seven applications for mem
bership. The society is pushing the
work of the order very rapidly
Miss Lewis Dancing class was resum-
ed at Mears' hall last evening and at
tended by large gathering of young
people.
st. Brendens council. Young Mems
Institute, cleared $125 on their plum
tree festival
The members of ST. Leo's battalion
will attend the o'clock mass at st.
Patricks Catholic church tomorrow
morning. They will meet at their
headquarters at $50 o'clock and pro-
ceed to the church in a body.
The funeral of Margaret, the infant
child of Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Abra-
ham. of 353 North Fillmore avenue, will
be held this afternoon at o'clock. In.
terment will be made in the Wash
burn street cemetery.
The tenth annual ball of st. Paul's
Pioneer corps will be held at Mears'
hall on Monday evening. The COM
mittees in charge have made arrange
ments for a jolly time, and large as
semblage is anticipated.
The child of Mr.. and Mrs. George
Milonsky. whose death was reported
yesterday, will be buried tomorrow af-
ternoon at 3 o'clock.
The will of the late Frank Stetter
was admitted to probate Thursday af-
ternOon. William Gutheinz is named
as executor. The estate, amounting to
about $50, 900 is divided among his five
children.
Mrs. Arthur Purcell, of South Hyde
Park avenue, entertained friends at
5 o'clock tea Thursday evening. The
event was in honor or her mOther-in-
law, and the guests were delightfully."-
entertained.
The remains of John, the 2-year-old
son of Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Hart, OF
2O32 Jackson street, will be inferred in
the Cathedral cemetery this afternoon.
The vestrymen of st. David's parish
have formed an organization and elect
ed officers as follows Senior warden,
Charles Frazer; junior warden, j. o.
Hopkins; treasurer, Thomas Williams;
secretary, Charles Frazer. Rev. L. j.
McHenry, the rector, presided at the
meeting.
Rt. Rev. Bishop Ethelbert Talbot,
presiding bishop of this diocese of the
Episcopal church, will confirm a class
Of twelve at st. David's church tomor-
row afternoon at o'clock.
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NUBS OF NEWS.

Philip RAIDER of Birch street, brother
to John RAIDER. the Lackawanna avenue
hotelman, is convalescing at the Scran-
ton Private hospital, from an operation
performed for an acute attack of APP
pendicitis. The many friends of the
young man will be pleased to learn of
his condition.
The Electric Social and Athletic club
will meet in adjourned session at the
club house on Alder street tomorrow
afternoon.
Mrs. Fickus, the estimable wife of ex-
City Assessor Christian Fickus, who
has been seriously i'll at her home on
Cedar avenue, is recovering.
The Sunday meeting of the South
Side Young Women's Christian associa-
tion will be a missionary meeting. 1t
will be led by Miss Elizabeth Doerf.
Thomas thinner, brewer at the Casey
& Kelley brewery, is entertaining at his
Cedar avenue home, his sister, Miss
Kate thinner, of New York city.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-04-08

AT st. Mary's Catholic church, on
River street, tomorrow morning, a class
composed of Iifty-four girls and fifty
one boys Will approach the altar rail-
ing and receive for the first time holy
communion. The services are highly
interesting, and especially so at St.
Mary's church. which congregation
looks upon and arranges for the event
as one of the most sublime and solemn
of the church calendar.
The sacrament will be administered
to the large class at the late mass.
which will begin at 1890 o'clock. and
will be high mass. Rev. Peter Christ,
pastor OF the congregation, will be
celebrant. He will be assisted by his
curate, Rev. q. J. stopper.
Preceding the mass. the girls, gowned
In white, and the boys clad in dark
clothes and immaculate linens, will
take their positions at the altar, and
publicly renew the VOWS of baptism.
At the close of the mass, Father Christ
will deliver to- the commulicants a
special sermon.
In the afternoon, beginning at 2.30
O'Clock, interesting services will be held
when the large class will be formally
received into the scapular of Our Lady
of Mount Carmel.
During the coming three years the
members of this class will be students
of Christian doctrine, under the instruc-
tion of the Sisters of the parochial
school Of st. Mary's church. They hav-
ing passed the examination in that
study they will then be received into
the Blessed Virgin Sodality, which aux
iliary of the church they will be mem
bers until death.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-04-08
PLEASANT CARD PARTY.

Miss Edith Blair. of South Main ave-
nue., gave a delightful card party last
evening at her home in honor of Y. S.
Walters, of the University of Pennsyl-
Nania. She was assisted in receiving
by her mother, Mrs. NJ. l.. Blair, and
sister, Miss Augusta Blair. The house
was prettily decorated and adorned
with potted plants and evergreens.
Those In attendance were: Misses
Anna and May Edwards, Edna SAKE,
Clara Hughes. Leah Britton, of Read
ing: Miss Kughlier, of Pottsto VIA; ;
Ethel and Leila Porter, Gertie Miller,
Madeline Hazard, Edith and Augusta
Blair; Messrs. Edward Clark, Eugene
Fellows, John Howell, Arch Mears,
Willis Sweet, Walter Bannister, Tudor
Williams, Howard Williams, Burson
Bevans, Harold Battin and Tom Blair.
The guests were served with lunch
con before their departure.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-04-08

The ]. w. II. Circle of the Hampton
Street Methodist Episcopal church
held a social and entertainment in the
church last evening. The programme
was an excellent one and enjoyed by
q fair sized audience. Miss Bessie
Myers gave an organ selection and
was followed with recitation by Miss
Anna Thomas.
Miss Ethel Vite sang q solo ani Miss
May Evans recited and Messrs. Stew
ems and Stump played flute duet.
Miss Gussie Schumann recited and
Misses Jennie and Anna Lester sang
a duet, which was followed by guitar
and either duet by Messrs. Leese and
Hughes. The Village Bell quartette
also sang several numbers.
At the close Of the entertainment the
members of the circle told in poetical
terms how they each earned a dollar
and refreshments were served con-
sisting of cake, coffee and ice cream.
The affair was very enjoyable.
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FAREWELL RECEPTION.

Michael Natter, of Alder street, the
veteran hotelman, who recently sold his
hotel building and hall to the Scranton
Athletic club, will retire from business
Wednesday next.
Mr.. Natter will give farewell recep-
tion at his place Monday night. He
has invited his numerous friends and
every society or club that has held any
event at his hall during the long num-
Der of years he owned the pretty and
Widely-knoWn hall.
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DUNMORIi.

At the regular monthly business meet
ing of the Junior Epworth league of the
Methodist Episcopal church, held in the
church Darlors yesterday afternoon, the
following officers were elected to servo
for the coming six months: President,
Lester YOst: first vice president, Bessie
Powell: second vice president, Esther
Cummings; third vice president, Blanche
Cummings; fourth vice president. Bar
bara Eden; treasurer, Stewart Seigle; Sec
retary, Walter Harper; superintendent
of Juniors. Mrs. Joseph Vickers.
All members OF the knights of Honor
are requested to meet in Washington hall
this evening at L30 o'clock sharp when
initiation will take place. A fun attend
ance is desired,
The members Of the Neptune Fire COM
pany, No. l. have prepared a neat card
to distribute TO the residents OF the boz
rough, upon which the fire alarm system
and location of boxes Is printed.
Miss Emily Strong, of Peckville, Is tho
guest Of friends on Apple street.
Mr. and Mrs. Frances Btdell OF Mont
rose, who have been the guests of Mr..
and Mrs. Albert Smith of North Blake
ly street, returned home yesterday.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-04-08

J. Davis presided. Mrs. Thomas pa
Wis read an interesting paper on "Spir-
itual Growth and How to Attain 1t,
which was followed by a discussion by
Messrs. James Hughes, Luther Lewis
Miss Jennie jenkins and others.
A committee was appointed to ar
range for an entertainment at future
date. At the next meeting President
Davis will read a paper on What
Young People Should Read" 1t is eX-
pected that the cantata, Gross and
Crown" which was SO successfully
rendered at the Easter services by
the united choirs of the English and
Welsh churches, will be repeated
week from tomorrow evening
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-04-08
CoNNELL HOSE ELECTION.

The William Connell Hose company
elected the following officers at recent
meeting, for the coming twelve months:
President, Charles Smrell; vice presi-
dent, Thomas Donlan; treasurer, James
Hicks; financial secretary, Walter
Quick; trustees, Sterling Simrell, Thos
Donlan and Walter Quick; foreman,
David Burke; second assistant, Ernest
Simrell; pipemen, Anthony Lynch,
John Kennedy, Fred Sullivan, William
Reilly and James Hicks. The company
is in a fourishing condition. 1t has
been decided to conduct an excursion
during the summer.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-04-08
NORTH SCRANTON.
Edward Cafferty's Eye-sight Prob
ably Destroyed by a Playmate.
Thomas Webster Injured.
Personal and Otherwise.

Edward Cafferty, of Putnam street,
may lose the sight of his right eye as
the result of being struck therein by
stone thrown at him by playmate
yesterday The eye ball was so swo-
len from the effects of the blow that
only a cursory examination could be
made by the attending physician.
The injured lad was playing with
his companions and was the leader
of his side. One of the boys on the
opposing side threw a stone from a
Sling shot and it struck Cafferty,
with the above result
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QUARTERLY CONFERENCE.

The fourth quarterly conference OF
the Simpson Methodist Episcopal
church will be held this evening at 40
O'Clock in the church. This is the
last business meeting of the year. AS
much business is to be transacted. it
is desired that all members of the
board will be in attendance.
Rev Austin Griffin, the presiding
elder of this district, will occupy the
chair and also conduct the Sunday
morning services. Rev. r. w. Van
Schoick, d. D.. will preach Sunday
evening.
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ST. PATR1CKs oRPHANGE

The board of directors of st. Pat.
rick's orphanage, through its secre-
tary, Rev. j. B. Whelan, acknowledge
the following donations to The insti.
tuition: Rt. Rev. NJ. j. Hoban 100
pounds of candy; a friend, $25' Mrs.
DIR. Garvey, crate of eggs Mrs. John
Flynn, Jefferson avenue, ham. crate of
eggs, barrel of crackers George +.
Mccarthy. groceries; Mrs. john Burke,
clothing; Hugh Carroll. can Of milk;
NJ. J. Kelly, ice cream; Mrs. HenRler,
dry goods; Mrs. Donahoe, cash dona-
tionS.
Miss Nellie Mccarthy, fruit and
flowers; Mrs. Knittel, ST. Connolly &
Wallace, dry goods; Mrs. NJ. Brown,
preserves; Mrs. Thomas Kennedy,
flowers; Mrs. l.. Giblin, butter; Miss
Susie Welton, flowers Miss b. Healey,
oranges: Miss Morel, flowers; Mr. Ger
rity, So; a friend. dry goods.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-04-08
GREEN RIDGE.

A surprise party was rendered Mr..
and Mrs. Arthur Carr at their home,
corner of Delaware street and Adams
avenue, on Wednesday evening by "A
large number OF friends. A delight
ful evening of pleasure was had by all
present Mr.. Fletcher gave about 100
selections on a graphophone, which
were very interesting. At late hour
light refreshments We're served, Those
present were Mr.. and Mrs, Foster Mr..
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STORIES OF RELIEF.
Two Letters to Mrs. Pinkham.

Mrs. JoHN WILLIAMS, Englishtown,
N. j., writes:
DEAR MRS. PINKHAM:--I cannot be-
gin to tell you how 1 suffered before
taking your remedies. was so weak
that could hardly walk across the floor
without falling. had womb trouble
and such a bearing down feeling also
suffered with my back and limbs, pain
In womb, Inflammation OF the bladder,
piles and indigestion. Before I had
taken one bottle OF Lydia T.. Pinlhams
Vegetable Compound felt great deal
better, and after taking two and one
half bottles and half a box of your
Liver Pills was cured. II more would
take your medicine they would not
have to suffer so much"
Mrs JOSEPH PETERSON, 5l3 East st.,
Warren, Pa, writes:
DEAR Mrs. PINKHAM:-I have suf-
fered with womb trouble over fifteen
years. i had Inflammation, enlarge
ment and displacement OF the womb
l had the backache constantly, also
headache. and was SO dizzy. / had
heart trouble, it seemed as though my
heart was in my throat at times chok-
ing me. could not walk around and
could not lie down, for then my heart
would beat so fast ! would feel as
though l was smothering. / had to
sit up in bed nights in order to breathe
1 was SO weak l conld not do any
thing.
IL have now taken several bot
ties of Lydia Z. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound. and used three pack
ages of Sanative Wash, and can say
am perfectly cured. do not think
l could have lived long IL Mrs Pink.
hams medicine had not helped me
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-04-08

the societies will serve supper to the
visiting delegates in st. Leo's rooms
between the hours of 5 and o'clock.
The evening session will be devoted to
the enjoyment which has been pre-
pared by the committee.
p. T. Mccoy will be chairman, and
piano solos will be rendered by Misses
Name Shearns, Annie Sullivan, Molly
Jordan, Messrs. Joseph Rafter and
Leo Crossin. Vocal solos will be given
by Sydney Hughes. Professor Sullivan,
Edward Walsh, Michael Sullivan. Will
liam Lynett and John Shaughncssy.
Theresa Mccoy and Arthur Stone VIII
recite, and st. Leo's Glee club will
sing. Delegates from all of the T. A.
Il. societies in the Second district are
expected to be present.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-04-08
Duffy's Pure
Malt WhiSkey

calendar and it will serve you in 1919.
The return Of each season brings Its
own particular compliments of pleas
ures and pains. When certain months
approach we know that sanitary pre-
cautions are necessary to avoid epi-
denies and contagious.
The science of medicine has never
produced more specific cure for influ-
enza than Duffys Pure Malt Whiskey,
stamped with the governments APP
proval and endorsed by the profession.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-04-08
BRIDGE FELL IN.

Thomas Webster, of Wayne avenue,
who is employed by Fenner & Dicker-
son, was delivering goods to customers
of that firm on Thompson street yes
terday afternoon, and in driving over
a gutter which ran across the street,
was thrown from the wagon and pain
fully injured.
His right arm was severely sprained
ana he was bruised and shaken by
the fall. The accident was caused by
the giving away of the boards which
formed a bridge across the gutter.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-04-08
A PLEASANT SURPRISE.

MIR. and Mrs. Il. b. Houser, of 329
South Hyde Park avenue, were ten
dered a pleasant surprise party at
their home on Thursday evening. Num-
erous diversions incidental to such
gatherings were enjoyed and Mrs.
Houser served light, luncheon.
Among those present were: Mr.. and
Mrs. Shively. Mr.. and Mrs. Biesecker,
Mr.. and Mrs. Longaker, Mr. and Mrs.
Hutson, Mr. and Mrs. thinner, Misses
Mabel Mason and Bertha Houser and
John thinner, Howard Hutson and
Ralph Houser.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-04-08
ThOmsOn's
Glove Fitting Corsets

Every popular style of the day IS
represented under this head. EX-
treme long waists, heavily boned to
support full figures. Lenart Paris
models, with short full hips and ex-
ira long hips for full figures.
Thomson's Corsets are all light and
comfortable, are made in fine
sateens, coutils, ETC.; also ventil-
ated styles for summer wear.
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PERSONAL PARAGRAPHS.

Hon. John r. Farr returned home
from Harrisburg last evening to spend
Sunday with his family.
Mrs. David Hill, who has been visit
ing al the home of her sister, Mrs.
Enoch Harris, of South Main avenue,
since the death of the latter's husband,
has returned to her home in Lansford.
Professor David Owens, principal Of
No. l3 school, left yesterday afternoon
for a short visit to Lafayette college.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-04-08
GATHERED In
SOUTH SCRANTON
LARGE CLASS FOR FIRST COM
MUNIoN AT ST. MARY,s.

Over Hundred Boys and Girls will
Receive First Communion Tomor-
row-Rev. Peter Christ, the Pastor,
Will Be Celebrant--New officers
of Century Hose Company Are In
stalled-Banquet to Be Given by
the Fourteen Friends-oficers of
Century Hose Company Elected.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-04-08
WEBSTER LITERARY SOCIETY.

The Webster Literary and Debating
society met last evening at the home of
w. d. Evans, on North Main avenue,
and much business of Importance was
transacted. The rules for debate were
revised and one new member was
elected.
The society is rapidly growing in
popularity and the members are very
enthusiastic over the societys revival.
The next meeting will be held at the
home of Thomas Evans, on Rock street.
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A SENSIBLE MAN

and Lungs. 1t is curing more cases of
Coughs, Colds, Asthma, Bronchitis, Group
and all Throat and Lung Troubles, than
authorized any druggist to give you a
Sample Bottle Free TO convince you of
the merit OF this great remedy. Price 25c.
and Soc
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Popular
"W. B." Corsets

styles-No. 1, Long lengths, es-
pecially adapted for full figures
with tapering waists. No. ., Cy-
cling or Athletic exercise styles,
with short hips, medium waists,
etc. No. 3, Long waist and slen-
der figure; models made in light
but durable coutil. No. 4, Ex-
treme long waists for tall figures.
The above makes in white and
drab shades.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-04-08
Her Majesty's Corset

In all styles. Armorside Corsets.
with extra boning through the hips
that positively WA. not break.
Balls special steelside Corsets.
Warmers Bias-cut full-gored Cor
sets. Batiste Corsets in new STYLES
for summer wear.
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OBITUARY.

Charles Smith, of East Drinker street
Dunmore, died at 1870 o'clock yesterday
morning after "a lingering illness. De-
ceased was AZ wears of age. lie Is sur
vived by a wife and daughter Fanny
The funeral win occur Sunday afternoon
at o'clock. The services will be con-
Quoted at his late home by the Rev. W.
f. Gibbons, pastor Of the Presbyterian
church. lnterment will be made in the
Dunmore cemetery.
Balsar Svartz, of Elmhurst. Pa, died
yesterday morning. He Was 9S years old
Mr.. Swartz was one of the best known
men in this section and in 1896 he owned
427 acres of land where Petersburg is now
located, his property including Johnson
Coal company lands. The funeral will be
held at II o'clock Sunday morning at
Elmhurst.
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QUARTERLY CONVENTION.

The quarterly convention of the
Iotal Abstinence and Benevolent So
cletles of this diocese will be held in
81. DaVlds tomorrow afternoon, be-
ginning at go O'Clock. The afternoon
session will be devoted to the busi-
ness of the district, and the ladies' OF
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-04-08
The Famous
"R. & g." COrsets

Come in extreme short, medium
or long waists, to suit all figures;
also a full gored, Bias-cut Corset,
made from the highest grade of
black or white imported coutil.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-04-08
1S7O=-1SOO--1O10

If you compare your calendar of 1899
with that of 1879 you will see that they
correspond exactly with each other In
all their indications, the same days for
the same feasts.
This evolution takes place every
twenty years. Keep this years
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-04-08
Op-to=Date


Today we are making a special display of Medium
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bring orcibly under your notice. but we doubt if for
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ions, while the variety of styles is alone sufficient to
permit of every popularity of form being correctly
fitted
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Pea Coal Delivered, $l.25,

to South Side, central city and central
Hyde Park, Address orders to c. b.
Sharkey, 1914 Cedar ave. Phone 66S3.
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"H & S." Corsets

In full medium lengths. Nc
Graw's abdominal corsets, heavily
boned and medium lengths, and
fastened with strong spoon-shaped
clasps. A style especially designed
for stout figures.
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c. p. Corsets

Mace in soft finished sateens
with extra long waist, Coraline
stays; an abdominal health corset
Tor full figures, in sizes up to S6
inches.
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EVENTS OF DAY In
WEST SCRANTON
ENTERTAINMENT AT HAMP-
TON STREET M. E. CHURCH.

Given by the 1. w. H. Circle Of
Young People-Card Party in
Honor of a visitor-B. Y. P. U.
Meeting-Quarterly Conference at
Simpson Church-Webster Liter
ary Society-Donations to st. Pat
rick's orphanage-other Social
Events and General News Notes.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-04-08
Ferris Waists

For everybody including infants.
children and ladies of every styla
and figure.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-04-08
Special soc COrsets

In a large variety of styles and
perfectly reliable qualities.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-04-08

YOUNG PEOPLES MEETING,
The Baptist Young Peoples Union
of the First Welsh Baptist church held
an interesting meeting last evening in
the lecture room of the church. David