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The Jamesburg record., 1899-06-24
Census Supervisors.

The list of the census supervisors
for New Jersey has been handed in
by Director Merriam. 1t is as
follows:
For the First Census District,
John H Weatsell, of Isl Monticello
street, Jersey City; for the Second
District, Samuel A Smith, of
Broad street, Newark for the Third
District, James NJ. Denton, of Pater
son; for the Fourth District, Charles
S. Tunis, of Imlaystown; for the
Fifth District, General William L.
James, OF Riverton and the Sixth
District, John Blowe, Camden.
The Jamesburg record., 1899-06-24
The Year 1900

will not be counted among the leap
years. The year is 365 days, 5hours
and 40 minutes long. Eleven minutes
are taken every year to make the
year SOS Il days long, and every fourth
year we have an extra day.
This was Julius Caesars arrange
ment Where do these II minutes
come from? They come from the
future, and are paid by omitting leap
year every 100 years But if leap
year is omitted regularly every 100
years in the course of 400 years, it is
found that the II minutes taken each
year will not only have been paid back
but a whole day will have been given
up.
So Pope Gregory III, who improv
ed Caesars calendar in 1882, decid-
ed that every fourth centurial year
should be leap year after all. So
we borrow II minutes every year,
more than paying his borrowing back
by emitting three leap years in three
centurial years, and square matters
by having leap year in the fourth
centurial year. Pope Gregory's ar
rangementis so exact, and the borrow
ing and paying back balances so
closely that we borrow more than we
pay back to the extent of one day in
3, 500 years.
The Jamesburg record., 1899-06-24
Crude Petroleum.

The use of crude petroleum by the
Pennsylvania Railroad Company for
laying the dust along its lines in South
Jersey has passed beyond the expert
mental stage and become fixed fea
ture in roadway maintenance Dur
ing the winter improvements have
been made in the appliances for dis
tributing the oil aud the best methods
of its application have been care
fully worked out 1t is not alone
in the greater comfort and con-
venience of travellers, however, that
the use of oil commends itself to the
railroads. Among the advantages
claimed for 1t are saving of wear on
running parts of locomtives and cars,
saving from destruction the contents
of cars, elimination of vegetation
from the roadbed, saving of track
labor, preservation of cross ties and
fewer hot boxes. 1t is also asserted
that with the use of the oil there is
less danger of washouts and that it
prevents the deep penetration of the
ground by frosts, thus averting the
heaving of the tracks and possible
accidents.
The Jamesburg record., 1899-06-24
Weather and Crop Conditions.

During the week ending Monday,
June 10th, the temperature averaged
% above the daily normal, the first
three days being the warmest. Wide
ly scattered local thundershowers on
Thursday afternoon, broke the
drought in places, but in some por-
tions of all sections the drought
continues, and crops have been ser
iously shortened, especially hay, peas,
and very early potatoes. Wheat and
rye are ripening rapidly, and the
harvesting ofthese crops will begin
early next week. Orchard fruits are
dropping freely, and the twig blight
on apple and pear trees is increasing
especially in the Southern orchards
The Jamesburg record., 1899-06-24

l was seriously afflicted with cough
for several years, and last fall had more
severe cough than ever before. l haye
used many remedies without receiving
much relief. and being recommended to
try a bottle of Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy, by friend, who, who know
ing me to be q poor widow, gave it to
me, tried it, and with the most crafty
ing results. The first bottle relieved me
very much, and the second bottle has
absolutely cared me. have not had as
good health for twenty years. give
this certificate without solicitation, sim-
ply in appreciation of the gratitude felt
for the cure effected-Respectfully, Mrs.
Mary A. Beard Claremore, Ark. For
sale by H. L. Jaques, Druggist.
The Jamesburg record., 1899-06-24

Bad management keep more people in
poor circumstances than any other one
cause. To be successful one must look
ahead and plan ahead so that when ia
vorable opportunity presents itself he is
ready to take advantage of it. A little
forethought will also save much dxpense
and valuable time. A prudent and care
mi man will keep bottle of Chamber
lain's Collie, Cholera and Diarrheo REM
edy in the house. the shiftless fellow will
wait un til necessity compels it and then
ruin his best horse going for doctor and
have big doctor bill to pay besides: one
pays out % cents, the other is out hun
dred dollars aud then wonders why his
neighbor is getting richer while he Is
getting poorer. For sale by Harry l..
Jaques, Druggist.
The Jamesburg record., 1899-06-24
How S This ?

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for any
ease of Catarrh that cannot be cured by Hairs
ICatarrh Cure.
F. J. CHENEY & CO.. Props. Toledo, o.
We the undersigned, have known F. ]. Cheney
for the last years and believe him perfectly hon
|orable in ali business transactions and financially
able to carry out any obligation made by their
|6rm
West & Truax. Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, o.
EWalding, Kinman s. Marvin, Wholesale Druggists
EToledo, Ohio.
H Hairs Catarrh Cure is taken internally. acting
directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces OF the
bystem. Price rs cents per bottle. Sold by all
Druggists. Testimonials free.
The Jamesburg record., 1899-06-24
It's a Sign of Danger.

when pimples, blotches and eruptons appear on
the skin, matter how slight. It warns you that
your blood isn't pure. Heed the warning while
there is yet time clear up your system and purify
the blood by taking DR. Pierce's Golden Medical
Discovery. II rouses every organ into natural
action puri6es and enriches the blood and through
it cleanses add fnvigorates the whole system. IT
attacks all scrofulous. skin and scalp diseases in
the right way-by purifying the blood.
The Jamesburg record., 1899-06-24
Bismarck's Iron Nevre.

Was the result Of his splendid health.
Ipdomitable will and tremendous energy
are not found where stomach, liver, kid
neys and bowels are out of order. If you
want these qualities and the success they
bring, use DIR. Kings New Life Pills
They develope every power of brain and
body. Only Csc at Harry L. Jaques
drug store.
The Jamesburg record., 1899-06-24

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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-02-22
DUNMoRE.

Joe Davitt. the young son of j. II.
DaVitt, of Spencer street, who was shot
by a companion several weeks ago,
While playing with a revolver, is able
to be around again. At that time it
was thought he would not recover.
The children of the free kindergarten
connected with the Presbyterian church
will give a Washington Birthday eX-
hibition in connection with the mothers
meeting to be held in the church par
lors this afternoon at 230 o'clock. The
children will he in charge of Miss Lii
lian Morris, assisted by Misses Ruth
Mace and Mary Decker, who have
worked faithfully since the school
opened and helped in making the rec
ord what it is. The children will go
through their various daily exercises
which have been taught them. A cor
dial invitation is extended to the pub
lie at large to be present on this occa-
sion.
"A large number of people We're in at
tendance at the lecture given in the
Dudley Street Baptist church last even
ing by the Rev. w. f. Shauger, Of
Dover. entitled Ten Nights in a Bar
room" The lecture was illustrated in
a praiseworthy manner and was one
of the best lectures ever heard in Dun
more.
The Ladies' Aid society of the Metho-
dist Episcopal church will meet in the
church Darlors this afternoon at go
o'clock. A large attendance is desired,
as business of Importance is to be
transacted.
The funeral Of John Kraeger viii.
take place from his late home on Cherry
street this afternoon at 2.3O O'Clock
The services will be conducted at tho
house by the Rev. w. F. Gibbons. In
terment will be made in Dunmore GENE.
terry.
The postoffice hours for today are a..
follows: a. m. to $50 a. M; 1O45 a
M. to ll.45 a. m. and Las p. m. to 2.45
p. m.
All the public schools in town will bt
closed today, observing Washington'~
Birthday.
Misses Jessie Dean and Clara Good
man, of New Haven, Conn, who hav,.
been spending a few days with friend.
in town, will return home today.
Miss Mary Davenport, of Forest City
called on Cherry street friends Mon
day.
Miss Nellie Bingham, of East Drinke
street, is the guest of friends az
Wilkes Barre.
William Hahn, of West Drinke,
street, who had a serious attack of
typhoid fever. is around again.
John Kelley and James Mcdonald
have returned home after visit with
Jessup friends.
Miss Margaret Carney is the guest OF
Misses Carney, of West Minooka, this
week.
Rev. w. r. Gibbons, pastor Of the
Presbyterian church, will have charge
OF the services at the Langcliffe Pres
byterian church at Avoca, Thursday
evening.
Rev. A, J. Van Cleft last night de-
livered his famous lecture on "Abra-
ham Lincoln" in the Ash Street Metho-
dist Episcopal church before a large
and attentive audience.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-02-22
Personal PARAGRAPHS.

Rev. Thomas de Gruchy, of the Jack
son Street Baptist church, and Rev. ID.
d. Hopkins, temporary supply of the
First Welsh Baptist church, will pre-
side at the sessions of the Taylor els
teddfod this afternoon and evening.
Mrs. James Davis, of Ashland, who
has been at the bedside of her brother,
Enoch Harris. of South Main avenue,
for the past FIVE weeks, returned home
yesterday. Mr.. Harris still remains in
critical condition and there are no
chances for his recovery.
Miss May Finnerty, of Honesdalc,
who has been the guest of Mrs. M. f.
Wymbs, of Jackson street, returned
home last evening.
Miss Leulthall. of Knoxville, Tenn,
is whiting relatives on South Main
avenue.
Benjamin MaXey, OF jenkins phar-
macy, spent yesterday with his parents
at Forest City.
Evan Hopkins, of Hampton street, is
seriously i'll.
George w. Clarke. Of the firm of
Clarke Bros, was in New York this
week,
Miss Jemima Thomas, Mrs. Thomas
and Mrs. Dougherty, the milliners, are
in New York.
VIII Vanston, of Van Buren, avenue,
is confined to his home by illness.
Harry jenkins, son of Druggist
George w. Jenkins, is home for y few
days from the New York College Of
Pharmacy.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-02-22
FUNERALS YESTERDAY,

After short prayer service at the
residence, 130 South Hyde Park ave-
nue., yesterday afternoon, the remains
or the late Mrs. Jane Williams were
borne to the First Welsh CongreGa-
tional church on South Main avenue,
where the pastor, Rev. David Jones,
conducted the services. The choir, un-
der the direction of w. j. Davies,
sang hymns, and Rev. Jones spoke
eulogistically of the deceased. The
pall-bearers and flower bearers were
Samuel Rogers, Joshua Elias, William
j. Thomas, James #. Davis, Handel
Jones, William j. Davis and David
Davis. Intcrment was made in the
Washburn street cemetery.
A high mass of requiem was sung
at st. Patrick's church yesterday
morning at $50 o'clock at the funeral
services of the late James Quinnan.
The pall-bearers were Edward Mes
sett, Joseph, Michael and John Quin-
nan. John Reap and Michael Anthony.
lnterment was made in the Cathedral
cemetery.
The remains of Charles Atuli, a Sy-
rian, whose death occurred on Sunday
at his home on Chestnut street. were
buried in the Cathedral cemetery yes
terday afternoon. Rev. Joseph Simon
pronounced the blessing at Holy Cross
church.
Charles Bennett, whose death was
reported in The Tribune, was buried
yesterday. Short services We're held
at the residence in Aswell's court BY
Rev Rogers Israel, of St. Luke's Epis-
copal church at . o'clock yesterday
morning and the remains were taken
to Forty Fort for interment.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-02-22
MINOR NEWS NOTES.

The official board of the Hampton
Street Methodist Episcopal church held
meeting last evening and transact
ed important business pertaining to the
church.
The funeral services over the re-
mains of the late Leonard Arnt will
be held this afternoon at the house,
1905 Academy street, at 3 O'clock. In
terment will be made in Washburn
street cemetery.
Rev. Sawyer, of Carbondale, will
make an address at st. David's Epis-
copal church this evening.
The funeral of the late William W.
Lewis will be held from the residence
at 305 Fourteenth street this after
noon. Services will be held at the
First Welsh Congregational church at
go o'clock by Rev. David Jones. Bur-
ial will be made in Washburn street
cemetery.
The Home Missionary society of the
Simpson Methodist Episcopal church
will meet after prayer meeting this
evening and all members are request
ed to be present.
The funeral of the late c. S. Miller
will be conducted this morning at 10
o'clock at III Scranton street. The
remains will be taken to Peckville for
interment.
The choir of the First Welsh Baptist
church are requested to meet this eve
ming for rehearsal.
Willie Stephens, son of Thomas Stew
ems, of South Lincoln avenue, who was
operated upon at the Scranton hospit-
al last Saturday by Doctors Beach and
Hall for appendicitis, is improving
nicely.
The Young Peoples Society of Chris
tian Endeavor of the Plymouth church
met last evening. Annie Davis and T.
Z. Evans led the meeting.
Thomas Sweeney, of SIC Meridian
street, was bitten by a dog owned by
Mrs. Morgans, of 1856 Rebecca avenue
yesterday. A request was made to the
police officers to shoot the animal.
Pearl Smith, claiming Wilkes-B Barre
as her place of residence, was arrest
ed by Patrolman Lowry at an early
hour yesterday morning for drunken
ness and street walking Alderman
John fined her 81. In default of pay
ment she was committed to the county
Jail for ten days.
The funeral of Henry Bruschel will
occur this afternoon at O'Clock.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-02-22
Finest wines and cigars at Lanes
800 Spruce street. S
GREEN RIDGE.

Mr.. and Mrs. c. L. Hawley have
returned from a visit among Phladel-
phia friends.
Mrs. Edison Ives, of Wilkes Barre,
is visiting her son, A. q. Ives, Of Mon
roe avenue.
The young daughter of Mr. and Mrs,
Charles Stewart, of Penn avenue. is
seriously i'll.
The entertainment at No, % school
Yesterday was a decided success. Prof.
Burdick's and Miss Smiths rooms
We're filled with visitors to witness the
peace celebration" which the scholars
have been practicing for the last
month.
The Young Mems club of the Church
of the Good Shepherd will hold their
entertainment and turkey supper in
the guild room this evening from 6
to s o'clock. This will be their third
annual supper and judging from the
immense sale of tickets a large turn
out is expected,
There will be a general meeting OF
the Women's club in the parlors of the
Presbyterian church next Monday af-
ternoon at $50 o'clock, Members are
requested TO present their tickets at
the door
street, was initiated into the mysteries
Of Petersburg Council, Daughters Of
America, last evening,
Camp No. 25. Patriotic Order Sons
of America, will conduct an entertain
ment in Masonic hall this evening.
Mrs. II. M. Cole is suffering with a
sever cold.
Thursday afternoon the Women's
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-02-22
SCHOOL DEPOSITS.

The weekly collections among the
school children of public schools No.
Is, 10 and 32 We're deposited by the
teachers in the West Side bank Mon
day, and We're as follows:
No. Is. Prof. David Owens, princlpal,
$2.S5; Martha Watkins, $40; Elizabeth
Lewis, S1.47; Alice Evans, sl.O2; Bertha
Kelly, $105; Nellie Richards, S1.67; Mel
lie Kelly, 10; Catherine Phillips. $40;
Elizabeth Price, $2.43; Sarah McDor-
aid, $l.O5; Mary Harris, 80; total, 81. SO.
No. 10, Miss Josephine D. Lees, prin-
cipal, 40; Miss Murray, s173: Miss
Nichols, $2.31; Miss Beamlsh, Sl.57; Miss
Morgan, AS; Miss Flynn, $2.1O; Miss
Kent, "a: Miss Evans, $125; Miss
Wade, s1.73; Miss Peck, $l.21; Miss
Murphy, $3.50; Mrs. Ferber, s2.47; total,
$1S.O6.
No. 80, Prof, Fl. l.. Morgan, principal
S. O'COnnor, $40; Jane Fellows, Sips:
NJ. w. Vaugan, 20; NJ Lewis, .SS; Lulu
f. Knapp, S1.O5; Mary Carpenter, 81. 90;
Kate Mullen, $l,64; Mary Ruddy, so;
total, $1016.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-02-22
NUBS OF NEWS.

The executive committee of the an
nual excursion of the William Connell
hose company will hold meeting at
the hose house tomorrow night
The regular meeting of Comet Lodge,
Knights Of Pythias, was not held last
night, owing to the election.
st. Irene's Ladies Total Abstinence
society of st. Johns church congrega-
ton held an interesting meeting last
night
Arnold LOhmann. Of Wilkes Barre,
visited friends OH this side yesterday.
Miss Jennie Williams. of Wilkes
Barre, is the guest Of Cedar avenue
friends.
Lenten services will be hell at St.
Mary's church tonight. Stations Of the
Cross and benediction of the most
Blessed sacrament will be given.
Mrs. Peter Wagner of White Mills.
has been called to the bedside of her
mother, Mrs. Sophia Thomas, of $40
Willow street, who is dangerously ill.
Morris Weiss, of Cedar avenue. of
the draughting department of the
South mill, went to New York yester-
lay.
Rev. G. A. Godduhn. of jefferson
vile, n. V, formerly missionary to
Africa, will give an illustrated lecture
at the Hickory Street Presbyterian
church on Wednesday evening at 7.45
o'clock. Admission free.
Mrs. Kate L. Kane, of Pittston ave-
nue., has removed to South Cedar ave-
nue..
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-02-22
CoRoNER'S INQUEST.
Several to Be Held This Week to
Clear the Calendar.

Coroner Roberts conducted an autop-
sy Monday upon Charles Bennett, who
died under such suspicious circumstan-
ces last Saturday morning at his res
idence in Aswell's court A fracture
OF the skull just above and back of
the left ear and three and ona-half
inches long was exposed.
T. 7. Morgan, Reese Morgan, Richard
Price, w. Gibbons, w. W. Jones and
John Flanagan, comprising the coron-
er's duty met last night and consid-
cred the evidence.
The coroner will go to Archibald
Thursday night to conduct inquasts
In the cases Of Michael Roche and
Angelo Marinatti. who died there last
week.
The inquest in the case of Luigi
Scarani, who was killed in the dyna-
mite explosion at Elmhurst reservoir
about two weesk ago, will in all prob
ability be held this week. An impor-
tant witness was too Ill to appear,
hence the delay.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-02-22
WEEKLY SCHOOL DEPOSITS

Deposits for the week ending Feb.
% were made Monday at the bark for
the public schools on this side where
the savings fund idea is in vogue.
They were unusually large and in one
instance was nearly $40.
No. school in the Twelfth ward
eciipsed every record made ~ any OF
thu schools, the students that school
depositing s4562. The deposits for the
above school are as follows: William
Fitzgerald, principal, $6.75: Miss Sarah
Merritt, $421; Miss Mary McHale,
500" Miss Kate Kelly, s4.1S; Miss An
M Fox, S412; Miss Nellie Beamish,
$419; Miss Margaret McGrath. $41O;
Miss Mary Gregory, $4.2O; Miss Nellie
Fox, $3.50.
No. s school--John NJ. Beaumont,
pLtcipal, $2.97: Miss Mary A. Pitcher,
$2.99; Miss Anna b. Rankin. 81. so; Miss
Keenan,, $1.4S; Miss Elizabeth Zang,
$2.45, making a total of $13.3i. Since
the saving bank was adopted by the
pupils of No. school the amount de-
posted is $19S.7S.
For No. II school: Miss Theresa
Gibbons, $4.11; Miss Helen Jones, $61O;
Miss Julia McGuigan, $3.50; Miss Ella
DonahOe, $1.92. Total 1909.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-02-22

met the Green Ridge Metropolitans in
game in the armory last evening.
The clock for No. 25 school is being
placed in position.
Mrs. Daniel Price, of Spring street,
is visiting relatives in New York city.
The Epworth League and Ladies' Aid
society of the Methodist Episcopal
church, will hold an entertainment and
package social on Thursday evening.
Feb. %.
The ladies OF the Presbyterian church
will hold a social after the prayer
meeting this evening.
Miss Leafy Mershon, of Waverly Pa,
is the guest Of her sister. Mrs.
Charles Parker, of Capouse avenue.
Miss Lizzie Mullen is visiting friends
in CarbOndale
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-02-22

Jackson, and is in charge OF W. X
Hughes. News and advertisements re-
ceived at this ofiice,l
The Electric City Wheelmen have
purchased the property at l126 jack
son street, adjoining their present
quarters, and will remodel the struct-
ure at once. The building is a two
story frame structure and was owned
by Mrs. +. G. Post, and formerly oc-
cupied by Morgan Thomas as a gen.
eral store on the ground floor and by
a family for living apartments on the
second floor.
The transfer of the property was
made yesterday and the improve
ments will commence at once. On
the ground floor there will be an eight
foot hallway, fifteen feet long, with
double doors, and in front a large
porch encased in glass. which will open
into the hallway. The parlor will be
Is by 16 feet, opening into the hall
way and porch, making one large room
TO be used as a dance hall or recep-
ton room on special occasions. Ad-
Joining the parlor will be the dining
room 23x1S feet, with kitchen in the
rear, 20X15 feet with pantry.
A broad staircase will lead from the
dining room to the second floor. on
this floor will be located the billiard
room. 23X15 feet, with toilet rooms,
closets and other conveniences.
In the basement bowling alley will
he erected. with sixty foot run, and a
gymnasium, with punching bags. dome
and other athletic apparatus. Dress
ing lockers and a shower bath will
also be added, making the place one
of the finest club houses in the city.
The officers of the club are: Will
liam A. Mears. president; John w
Roberts, president; Charles NJ
Bertne, second vice-president; T.. r.
Smith, corresponding secretary; Guy
K. Ralph. recording secretary; Will
liam Hughes, financial secretary; Pet
or w. Tague, treasurer; Samuel Lewis,
Jr., captain.
The club held a regular meeting last
evening and acted upon several mat
ters that came up for consideration
and afterwards enjoyed a lunch and
received election returns until late
hour.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-02-22

The funeral of the late Patrick
O'Horo, whose death occurred Satur-
day, was held yesterday morning from
the residence of his son-in-law, John
Metzhizer, sos Irving avenue. The
attendance of friendA at the services
was very large.
At . o'clock the remains were
borne to st. Peters cathedral
where high mass Of requiem
was sung by Rev. ]. j. b. Feeley. At
tie close of the services the remains
were borne to the Cathedral cemetery
and laid to rest. The pall-bearers were
John Brown, Michael Handley, Henry
Coyle, James Whelan, Thomas Wilson
and Henry Burke.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-02-22

Christian Temperance association will
meet in the library to transact impor-
tant business.
Mrs. Frank Gsner. of New York
Italian Frescoes," including work
of Grotte and Cucabul was the
theme of g. talk for the Art Section
of the Women's club. which met in
the library yesterday afternoon. Miss
Robinson gave a brief talk on Acrop-
oils of Athens, it's temples and their
decorations. Miss Robinson handled
her subject in a way to convince her
hearers of her deep study of decora-
tive art and received a hearty ap-
plause.