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The labor world., 1899-04-01
FIGHT AGAINST TIME,

The Superior aldermen held a decidedly
Interesting council meeting last night All
city officers came within an ace of not
drawing any salary lor the next year.
The granting of the telephone franchise
to the Evans company of Detroit was la
bled. The telephone ordinance came up
first. Alderman Morrisette of the Second
ward fought it from start to finish, tack
in gon amendments and otherwise delay
ing the proceedings. He succeeded in
having the time limit for puprchasing the
plant reduced from eight to five years,
but failed in his efforts to have the lngth
of the franchise reduced from Is to II
years. In general mix-up Of resolutions
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DULU 7 H
Continued from Page -

from the residence of Mrs. Mary Gill
Ion, TO whose home the remains were
taken from the hospital. Myriads OF
beautiful flowers covered the oaske-.
Six of her lady friends, members OF
Dalnth Walters union of which she
was "a member, acted as honorary pail
bearers and all the members of the
union marched in the procession head
ed by the Duluth City Band.
when falls the night upon the earth,
And all in shadow lies
The suns not dead; his radiance still
Beams bright in other skies.
And when the dawn-star groweth
Upon . brow Of man
1T still shines ON, through earthly
eyes,
That miss it, grow forlorn.
rs Some other world is glad to see
-Sz.L - = s. : r =
Our star that's gone away;
The light whose going makes our
'ssss night !.
- Makes somewhere else a day.
And she is just our loved one still
And loves us now no less;
She goes away to come again a,
To watch us and to bless"
&c.
Do YourEVery Hest
DO your very best,
And do it every day.
Little boys and little girls,
That is the wisesI way. "'
Wherever work comes to my hand,
At home or at school; .s
II do the best with a good will,
For you or me this should be gold
en- rule.
For he who Always does his very best,
His best will again better grow,
But he who shirks or Sights his task,
Lets all the better go.
What if your lessons you should not
learn,
You need not yield to sorrow;
For he who Dravely works today,
S His task grows light tomorrow.
CHARLES AKIN.
March 30, 1899, Duluth, Minn., Third
Grade, Washington Scnool.
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The free employment bureau in fthe
city hall is receiving many calls for
positions and up to date the follow
ing applications have been received:
20 laborers for general work; carpen-
ters, bricklayer, 1 switchman, 8 saw
mill men, / clerk, | livery man, 6 team
sters, 1 section man, 2 painters. l
cooper, 3 cooks, boy to drive delivery
wagon, 2 lumber scalers, 2 engineers,
1 collector, electrician, 1 machinist,
1 janitor, boys from IA to 1s to work
in factory, and want man and wife
to work on farm; also. dining room
girls, dish washers, laundry girls and
girls for general houseworN, and girls
to work in factory. s
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placed on file for future use and refer-

y A special meeting of the assembly
has been called Tor next Thursday
evening to consider ways and means
of settling the ditrlculty existing be-
tween the local retail clerks union
and certain Tower avenue merchants
in regard to early closing. All the
merchants will be given an invitation
to attend the meeting and the retail
clerks will also attend in a body.
Both sides Of the question will be thor
oughly discussed and it is hoped an
amicable agreement Will be reached.
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and amendments the ordinance was laid
over for the next regular meeting. The
matter of fixing up the salaries SO that
the Linley injunction could not affect
them was then brought up. Under the
statutes, the salaries had to be fixed In
March, and 1t required IA affirmative
votes to fix them. Only 1s aldermen were
present, and the police department was
called on to bring in enough members to
pass the salary schedule. Alderman Lcng
Of the Second ward was brought in by the
officers, but he voted no on the proposi-
ton. It was then after II o'clock, and II
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Ten REASONS
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of johnson, and of the English and
American Tories.
'Tenth, no orator or newspaper, CT
preacher, being supporter of this policy
of subjugation, dares repeat in speech or
in print any of the great utterances for
freedom of Washington, of Jefferson, OF
john Adams, of Abraham Lincoln Vr Of
Charles Sumner.
"The question the American people are
row considering and with which they are
about to deal, is not question of a day,
The labor world., 1899-04-01
The Easter Concert.

- The advance sale at Draper's today
for the Easter concert, "'Che Prisoner
of Zenda'' and Lewis Morrison was
large. Over 200 seats have already
been engaged by Duluth persons, and
a special street car. service Sunday will
be required from Duluth to this city.
Max Bendix and company will be at
the West Superior Friday night, COM
ing direct from the Pacific coast. The
beautiful Mormon tabernacle at Ogden
and Salt. Lake City were filled to hear
these famous artists. s-N
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MOrrixOn'& Faust.

Like some actors, whose names have
been identified with one part, Lewis
Morrison has had a hard tack to shake
''Faust' from his repertoire, for his
masterly creation of "Mephisto" has
become synonymous with Morrison.
After almost score of years of con-
tinuous success, Lewis Morrison an
nounces this season his farewell tour in
Faust" appearing in his, celebrated
creation, a; character he has imperson>
ated over 1000 times. At the Grand
April 4th.
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the salaries were not fixed at midnight
the city employees and Officials would be
without pay for a year, providing the
Linley injunction knocked out the Febru-S
ary list. The police were again called on,
and they hustled Alderman Brennan OF
the Fourth ward UP to the city hall in a
patrol wagon. Brennan voted yes, apd
the salaries were fixed just few min
utes before midnight. M
The mayors salary was fixed at 81 200.
and the aldermen's pay at $500. Tho
other salaries remain the same as in the
February schedule. \.
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jest as good, sJlll
Ameriky'd do purity well.

She jest wouldn't. see, this here land
what she loved
Had changed round in nigh every
part,
But when Sheriff foreclosed our NOR
gidge, it proved
The stuff for to break her old heart.
Dad and mann both cried when the dirt
on the board
Thumped, as oeXtant shoveled it
back;
And we hoofed it to home-w:
couldn't afford
To ride to the grave i'm hack.
Nam says now weA, go down to old
Mexico
And camp in an adoby shack,
Where wages is good, and there1l be
a show
To get orr prosperity back.
The labor world., 1899-04-01

There will be a regular meeting of
Superior Typographical union in the
Hammond block Sunday April 2.
The labor world., 1899-04-01

The Trades & Labor Assembly held
a regular meeting Tuesday evening
which was well attended.
The labor world., 1899-04-01

Mayor Dietrich presented the. assem-
bly, with a box of cigars which soon
went up in smoke.
The labor world., 1899-04-01

Hereafter all reports of committees
will be submitted in writing. This
is just and proper; as tney can then be
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-03-24
DUNMoRE.

At the stated meeting of Dunmore
Lodge, No SIG, Independent Order OF
odd Fellows, held in Washington hall
Wednesday evening the following nom
nations were made, the election to
take place next Wednesday evening:
Noble grand John Wardell; vice.
grand, II. L. Spencer; f. NJ. Marshall
and Thomas Keller; secretary, j. 6.
Dainty; trustee for eighteen months,
Eber Branning; delegate, Christopher
Vickers. Sr.
Pequest Tribe, No. %37. Improved Or
der Of Red Men. elected the following
officers at a meeting held in their wig
wan last evening to serve for the en-
suing year: Sachem. Carl Minnich;
senior sagamOre, Clinton Hedglin; jun"
ior sycamore. Z. f. O'Hara: prophet,
William T.. Dexter; chief of records,
Thomas l.. Sansenbaugh: Keeper OF
wampum. II. b. Cole; collector of wam-
pun, s. ]. Knapp; trustee, Samuel
cole; representative to great council,
Thomas l.. Sausenbaugh.
Miss Genevieve Ehrgood, of Dudley
street, unedrwent surgical operation
at the Scranton Private hospital We'd
nesday morning. The operation was
successful. and at the present writing
she was resting comfortably.
The Ladies' Aid of the Presbyterian
church will conduct a come and see
how we looked when young social at
the Manse Friday evening. March 81.
All will be welcomed.
Miss Emily Strong, of Peckville, was
the guest of Miss Lillian fudge, of
Apple street, yesterday.
Gustav Schola, of Swartz street.
called upon Throop friends last even
ing.
George Englert, of Butler street, is
confined to his home with illness.
Fred Mitchell, of Elmhurst, has
removed his family to this place and
will reside on Chestnut street
Paul Reinhardt. of Mill street. who
was the guest of friends at Wilkes
Barre, has returned home.
Frank and Winifred Ferguson, of
Orange, New Jersey, are the guests
of Mr. and Mrs. John Oswald, of Dud-
ley street.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-03-24

A very pretty wedding was solemniz-
ed at the residence of w. G.. Snithing,
626 North Main avenue, at $50 o'clock
last evening. when Rev. J. B. Sweet,
pastor of the Simpson Methodist Epis-
copal church, united in marriage Costin
NJ. Bechtel, of Glenburn, and Miss Alice
NJ. Strahan, of Dalton.
The couple were unattended. the bride
being given away by F. u. Metzgar, of
Glenburn. After the ceremony con-
gratulations were extended, followed
by the serving of an excellent repast
Only the immediate relatives and
friends of the contracting parties were
present.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bechtel are we'll known
in the vicinity of their own homes, Mr..
Eechtel being a prosperous produce
merchant in Glenburn. After a short
honeymoon, which will be spent in this
city, they will return to Glenburn,
where they will permanently reside.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-03-24
MINOR NEWS NOTES.

The funeral of the late Mrs. Mary
Feeney, mother Of Patrolman James
Feeney, was conducted at Holy Cross
church in Bellevue yesterday morning
at o'clock. A high mass of requiem
was celebrated by Rev. w. p. ODon-
nell, and interment was made in the
Cathedral cemetery.
The members of Simpson Methodist
Episcopal church will break the jugs
containing collections for the organ
fund at the church this evening. A
short programme will be given.
IL the event of there being vacancy
in the office of common councilman OF
the Fifth ward the friends of w.
Haydn Evans, of South Sumner ave-
nue., will urge him to become a candi-
date.
George Rowlands, who has been in
the services of the United States army
in Idaho, has returned here and is
stopping with relatives on Hampton
street.
Waco Council. No. 45. Improved Or
der of Red Men, elected the following
officers at their meeting on Wednes-
day evening: Pocahontas, Mrs. James
An ey; wenonah, Eta Biddleman;
prophecies, Julia Sterling. pokahattan,
Il. f. Evans; X. of r.. Mrs. Dolmetsch;
assistant K. of r., ]. w. Walters; trus-
tees. Mrs. Lizzie Jones, Mrs. Sarah
Archer: representative to grand coun-
Gil, Mrs. Walters; alternate. Mrs.
archer.
William ]. Burschell member of
the Thirteenth regiment, was rendered
a reception at the home of his sister,
Mrs. Mary Conklin. on North Garfield
avenue, recently. Many young people
were present and enjoyed the occa-
sion.
Misses Mary Richards, Sarah Grif-
fiths, Sarah Davies, Sarah Lewis. Mary
Davis. Jennie Jones, ELLA Davis and
Margaret Davis, of Wilkes-Barre, were
visitors here yesterday.
Philip II. Warren, the well known
sololst participated in a concert at
Olyphant Tuesday evening.
The joint committee of the different
temperance societies interested in the
quarterly convention to be held here
on Sunday, April 9, will hold a meet
ing in st. Leo's hall this evening at
7.30 o'clock.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-03-24
ANNIVERSARY PARTY,

Miss Elizabeth Mines was rendered
a birthday anniversary party at the
residence of Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph A.
Mears, pa South Main avenue, last
evening. The young ladies present are
all members Of Miss Purlingames class
in the Bible school of the Washburn
Street Presbyterian church. A most
guests.
lingame. Gertrude Miller, Jessie Becker,
Nettie Mears, Lucy Ritenauer Anna
Pool. Bessie Mears, May Edwards Ger
trude Barrowman, Myrtle Fraunfelker,
Sydney Mines, Herbert Waters, Sidney
Mears. Jesse Snover, Will It. Burial,
Daniel Mines, Arch Mears and Leo
Campbell.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-03-24
OBITUARY.

Jacob Beishline. 6S years old, a widely
known resident Of Black Creek township,
died at the residence of his son-in-law,
Emil Frederick, in COnyngham, on Mon
day evening The deceased was formerly
prosperous farmer located in Butler
valley and had for the past two months
resided with his son-in-law. He was in
excellent health until he was suddenly
stricken with heart trouble. He Is sur
vived by five sons and three daughters
Mrs. Emil Frederick, Conyngham; Mrs
William Fenstermacher Mrs. Alexander
Weand. of st. Johns; William, of Scran-
ton; Frank and Charles, Of Buck Noun
tain; David of st. Johns, and Edward, OF
Conyngham. The funeral took place yes
terday morning at $50 o'clock.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-03-24
ST. BRENDENs COUNCIL.

The members of st. Brenden's coun-
ell, Young Mems Institute, will conduct
a debate Thursday evening, March 80,
on the subject. Resolved, That the
United States senators should be elect
ed by the people" The affirmative side
will be discussed by Patrick Duffy,
Robert Barrett and John J. Durkin, and
the negative side will be upheld by j.
f. Durkin William Larkin and r. Lon
ergan.
a special reading will be given by
NJ. Kelly and Thomas Fleming will read
an essay. George Orr will make dec
lamation and other interesting features
will be given.
The members of the council will re-
ceive holy communion in a body at the
Q o'clock mass at St Patrick's church
next Sunday morning, and the roll will
be called at the rooms at $50 o'clock.
All members are requested to be pres
ent.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-03-24
GLEE CLUB MEETS.

The Schubert Glee club held a busi-
ness meeting Wednesday evening. at
which officers were chosen for the COM
ing year.
Those elected were: President. w. J.
owens; vice-president, ID. J. Evans;
secretary. Titus r. Davis; treasurer,
w. T.. Davis: librarian, Q. j. Cox:
leader, William j. Davis: assistant
leader, Thomas X. owens. Several new
members have lately been added to the
club and it is now recognized as one of
the best glee clubs of this city.
1t was decided to hold rehearsals on
Sunday afternoons and Wednesday,
Friday and Saturday evenings. They
will compete at Forest City on Decora-
tion day for large prize.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-03-24
PERSONAL PARAGRAPHS.

Miss Rose Connor, of North Main
avenue, has recovered from a severe
attack Of quinsy.
George p Wadsworth, of Bingham
ton, has returned home after visiting
friends here.
Miss Alice Carey, of Meridian street,
who has been ill with the grip. has re-
covered.
Mrs. Mary Nealon, of Swetland
street, is unable to leave the house
owing to an attack of rheumatism.
Walter Rainey, of Lakewood. N. j.,
is visiting his relatives on HAMPTON
street.
Robert ]. Williams, Of South Main
avenue, has returned from a trip to
Germany.
Mrs. William Lewis, OF Hampton
street, is entertaining Mrs. Weston, of
Kingston.
Miss jenkins, of Shenandoah, is the
guest Of Miss Lillian Jones, of South
Main avenue.
Mrs. James Benninger. of Ninth
street, is suffering from an attack OF
the grip.
Edward ]. Canavan, of Lebanon, is
visiting friends here.
John valentine, formerly employed
by John Benore & Sons, has gone to
New Mexico, where he will superin-
tend the erection of several buildings.
Hugh Smith and Mrs. Anna Wright,
of 1886 Meridian street, were married
at the parsonage of the Hampton
Street Methodist Episcopal church on
Monday. The couple was unattended.
They will go to housekeeping on Mer-
idan street.
Edwin c. Smith, OF 1412 Jackson
street, returned last evening from a
weeks stay among friends at Shck-
| shinny.
Mrs. Philip Warren, of North Lin
| coin avenue. has returned from a
weeks visit TO New York city.
Mrs. Hopkin Williams. of Eynon
street, who was seriously i'll, is re-
covering.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-03-24
CoLUMBIAs' SOLDIER GUESTS.

Lewis Parry and William Llewellyn,
members Of the Columbia Hose and
Chemical company, who have been in
the service of the United States during
the past year as members of the Thir-
teenth regiment, Pennsylvania volun-
teers. were rendered a reception last
evening by the members Of the COM
pany at the hose house on Division
street.
Addresses were made by the soldiers
and others present, and photograph Sc
lectlons were contributed by w. II. Full
Ter. The event was very pleasant and
thoroughly enjoyable.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-03-24
DOES COFFEE AGREE WITH YOU?

If not, drink Grain-O-made from pure
grains, A lady writes: THE first time
I made .Grain-O / did not like it but
after using it for one week nothing
would induce me to go back TO coffee"
children can drink it freely with great
benefit. 1t Is the strengthening sub
stance of pure grains. Get u pack
age today from your grocer, follow
the directions in making 1t and you will
have delicious and healthful table beV-
erage for old and young. l5c. and 25c.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-03-24
X. OF G. f.. SUPPER.

Electric City castle, No 375, knights
of the Golden Eagle conducted a sup
per at the residence of Fred. Connolly,
PA North Ninth street, last evening
between the hours Of and 10 o'clock.
During that time many friends and
members Of the organization called and
partook of the delicacies provided.
The supper was in charge of the fol-
lowing COMMITTEES: Fred. Connolly, Jo-
seph Brown, Charles Beggs. Mr.. Hand
and Isaac Tice.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-03-24
DIR. BEACH INJURED.

Shortly after the supper hour last
evening, DR.. George A. Beach, of 232
South Main avenue, entered the cellar
of his residence to fix the fire in the
furnace for the night, and while ed
scending the stairs struck his head
against something, breaking his glasses
and cutting the flesh around the eye.
The wound was quite painful and
DR.. Beach hurriedly secured assistance
and had the wound dressed. He had
a narrow escape from serious injury.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-03-24

They were placing props in position to
support weak portion of the roof.
The prop was in position and they
were wedging il UP, when the prop
slipped, causing the heavy sledge WELD
ed by Lusick to glance. 1t struck Mil
Ter on the forehead and he fell to the
ground unconscious, remaining in that
condition for several hours. He was
taken to his home. where medical at
tendance was given him, and no serl-
Gus results are anticipated.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-03-24
wASHBURN STREET CHURCH.

Rev. J. p. Moffatt, pastor of tho
Washburn Street Presbyterian church,
conducted the special religious services
at the church last evening.
Tonight the concluding service will
be held when preparatory lecture
for communion on Sunday will be given
by the pastor.
The services on Sunday morning will
consist of the reception of new mem
bers and adult and infant baptism.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-03-24
TOLD IN A FEW LINES.

Anna, the young daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs A. f. O'Boyle, of Cusick avenue,
is recovering from severe Illness.
Miss Lizzie Collins. of Archibald, re-
turned home yesterday from a visit
with friends here.
The primary department of the
Court street Methodist Episcopal
church will hold a Mother Goose"
entertainment at the church this eve-
ming
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-03-24
REPORT WAS UNTRUE.

A report was circulated yesterday by
a morning contemporary that John M.
Thro, a member Of the Thirteenth regi-
ment, who was undergoing treatment
at the West Side hospital, had made
an effort to escape from the institution,
by jumping from a second-story win
dow. The nurses at the hospital deny
that any such thing ever happened,
and requested The Tribune to contra
dict the statement.
Lieutenant Williams and Patrolman
Hart also denied that any such thing
had happened, and It is quite probable
that Mr.. Thro would not have suffic-
iently recovered to participate as he
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-03-24
GREEN RIDGE.

The members of Division No, 0, An
cient Order Of Hibernians, are request.
ed TO meet at their hall on next Sunday
morning at 7 o'clock sharp TO receive
holy communion.
10. b. Franklin has moved his family
to the central city.
Mrs. Monce and daughter. of Penn
avenue, have returned from a two
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-03-24
FRANKLINs ENTERTAIN FRIENDS

The members Of the Franklin Engine
company entertained a number Of
friends at their headquarters last even
ing in honor of Harry Edwards and
Frank Jones, members OF the Thir-
teenth regiment, Pennsylvania volun-
teers.
Vocal and instrumental selections
We're rendered by several Of the guests,
and the soldier boys related incidents
of camp life. Cigars were passed, and
the time was agreeably spent in vari-
Gus ways.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-03-24
PROGRESSIVE EUCHRE PARTY,

FFVJIRtISSIN Il EUIHI'E TNKT4.
A progressive euchre party was held
at the residence of Mr.. and Mrs. George
Carson on Washburn street, last even
ing. The party was given for their son,
Robert Carson, and was attended by
the Misses Ella Shaw, Ida Davis, Jen.
ME Davis, Ressie Davis Edna Lewis,
Bertha Carson, Ruth Carson, Messrs.
Robert Bradley, George Daniels, Frank
Magovern and Edward Davis.
The young people were very pleasant
ly entertained and before their depart
ure Mrs. Carson served lunch.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-03-24
ENTERTAINMENT AND DRAWING

Navajo Tribe, Improved Order of Red
Men. No. 105, will hold an entertain
ment in their hall over Jenkins drug
store, corner of Main avenue and
Jackson street, next Tuesday evening,
March rs. a beautiful rocking chair
and piano scarf will be chanced off.
An admission fee of Is cents for adults
and 10 cents for children under 10
years of age will be charged. Re-
freshments will be served while the
following programme is being rem
dpred.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-03-24
FUNERAL TODAY.

The funeral Of the late Nelson La
Rose will be held from the residence,
AIS Deacon street. this afternoon at 2.9O
o'clock. Interment will be made at the
Dunmore cemetery.
All members Of the Court Scranton,
No "a, Foresters of America, and of
sister lodges are requested to attend
the services.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-03-24
EVENTS OF DAY In
WEST SCRANTON
MARRIAGE OF MISS sTRAHAN
AND Mr.. BEcHrEL.

Was Performed by the
Rev. J.,iB. Sweet at the Residence
of MI. and Mrs, w. c. Smithing,
of North Main Avenue-Franklin
Engine and Columbia Chemical
Companies Entertain Their Soldier
Members-Dr. G. A. Beach In
jured--Social Affairs.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-03-24
weeks visit among friends in New

weeks visit among friends in New
York.
Miss May Mutt, of Green Ridge
street. has returned from few days
visit among Pittston friends.
j. c. Matti, of North Washington
avenue, is preparing to move his fam
lily to the central city.
Wesley Kimble has returned from
Elmhurst. where he was visiting
friends.
A spring cleanser is always looked for
ward to at this time of the year and Man
ner's Sarsaparilla is the best 1t not only
cleanses the system of all impurities but
invigorates the system, makes good blood
and increases the appetite. Large size
bottle, Soc, at Manners Pharmacy, No.
92O Green Ridge street.