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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-06-09
Franklin Academy Reunion.

Editor Of The Tribune
Sir: | shall have to ask for space once more,
in your valuable paper, for one more article ON
the coming Franklin Academy reunion.
For one, | am proud of old Franklin academy,
its history and the achievements Of its alumni
and in this | think | voice the opinion Of
all the students Among their number are mary
who have achieved emiRence and distinction in
the learned professions, in fact in all the arts
OF trade and commerce. Among the most promi-
Ient may be mentioncd Ex-Unted States Sem
ator Charles Buckalew from Pennsylvania; eX-
Governor {. c. Carpenter, of Iowa; Hon, Ca
lusha A. Grow, eN-speaker of the house OF repre-
sentatiyes OF the United States; Hon. Luther
Kidder, president judge of Luzerne county, Pa, ;
Hon, Garrick N. Harding, president Judge, Lu-
zerne county, Pa; Hon F. b. Streeter, Judge
OF common pleas Hens j. b. McCollum and
Henry W. Williams, justices Of the Supreme court
OF Pennsylvania.
In commerce and trade l will mention Ros-
well p. Miller, president Of the Chicago, Mil
waukee and st, Paul railroad, and William f.
Hallstead. third vice president and general
manager Of the Delaw are, IaCkawanna and Vest
ern railroad, Of our own city of Scranton. Many
others might be named.
There are quite a number OF old students re-
riding in Scranton besides William +. Hallstead
some Of whom ] will melton as it may be Of
interest to many: Captain L. NJ. Bunnel a
well known attorney; Edward Allen, NJ D., a
the First National bank-those three fellow
students of the writer-Gecrge W. Bushnell, N.
A. Hurlburt ID. X. Oakley, Myron Dean.
+. L. Looms.
Fellow Students The time is at hand when,
18th OF June, our reunion will occur and pass
into history. For the committee of arrange
ments, ! urge you all to be present. Prepare
now to make your pilgrimage to that mecca
which we all love so well, and worship at its
shrine for cne day only, with love and devotion.
The broad fields on which the great exhibition
Of July, 1854, occurred, when the assembled
thousands were addressed by Horace Greeley, will
greet you once more, The walks and grounds
are there, but, eohoing not TO the footsteps Of
the loved ones that passed from our sight
But they echo to the tread Of the orphans OF
the soldiers Of the republic. Who knows but
the departed may be with In the spirit, and
touch us with hands unseen. at this last reuni IN
OF the old students Of franklin academy.
The following Is the programme for the day,
including the poem written by our fellow stu
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-06-09
FRANKLIN ACADEMY REUNION.

dent, Julius Tyler, OF Ararat, susquehanna
county, Pa, to be played by the band and sung
by the audience:
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-06-09

We gather here, as friends, once more
Upon this festal day;
Our hearts beat lightly as Of yore
We sing the ancient lay;
We tread once more the paths we trod
In days of "Auld Lang Sync";
Our grateful hearts we lift to God
And seek His grace divine.
The sod we pressed in by.gonc days
BY other feet is pressed;
And other eyes have fixed their gaze
On fields with Serdure dressed;
Yet memory with gentle voice
Calls back those halcyon days;
And our willing hearts rejoice
And utter words of praise.
How oft we heard the morning bell
Resembling through the air;
A sound we knew and lived so well
Which called away to prayer.
Can we forget that "grand old man.
To whom our hearts were giyen2
His words live as no others can
And turned our thoughts to heaven.
What though the silver threads are more
Than dark or golden hair!
What though the brows so smooth OF yore
Are furrowed DER with care!
Today we drive dull care" away
We cease the restless strifc
And though our locks are growing gray
Wei make the most of life.
When favoring fortune fills our sails,
And happiness is ours,
We welcome the prcpitious gales
And grateful, tread on flowers.
Should sorrow come, ard come it will,
For all that path have trod,
We bid our wondering hearts be still
And know the haI d of God.
Should "auld acquaintance be forgot"
The fragrant winds that blow,
The scores of this beloved spot,
All seem to answer "Nov
No length of time, no breadth OF space
Can still that voice divine;
1t speaks though years march on apace
OF the days of "Auld Larg Syne."
Julius Tyler
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-06-09

Thursday June IA, 1900.
10 00-Iarford Cornet Band, March, General
Miles" .............,....,....By farrar
Hartford Comet Band, Battle OF
Santiago" .,......,........By Southwen
TO- 030-Hstorical Address. Prof. f. X. Richardson
ll.l5-''The United Stac-s Forever" ...By Tcrrill
Hartford Cornet Band.
"Erminie" ................By Jakobowsh
Soldiers orphan School Band
II. 10 to 12-Sociai Reunion.
Dress Parade. Military Company,
Soldiers Orphan School
1900 to 1-Dinner
Sparkling Gem waltzcs' by Ripley
Hartford Cornet Bard
100 to 2-Five.minute Speeches.
"Revival"-( -(Sacred Airs) .....By Linter
Soldiers Orphan School Band.
200 to 3-Social reunion.
"Frolic Of the Coons ..........By Beebe
Hartford Cornet Band.
March, "Indcpendentia" .........By Hall
Hartford Cornet Band.
900 to 3.30-Oration ..........l Hon. G. A. Grow
"Auld Lang Syne". Hartford Cornct Band
Audience will sing poem with band).
$50 to 415-March to Cemetery, Hartford
Village
"The Last Greeting" ......By Stackhouse
Hartford Cornet Band
4SO-Scripture ............Prof f. s. p. Hine
a4O-PraNer ..,.,......,Rev. Charles NJ. 1ower
a50-Dirge, "The Last Tribute lily Kellar
Hartford Cornet Band.
500-"Iyman Richardson Nv. L. Thatcher
520-"Dearest Spot on Faith" .....By Chadsey
Hartford Curnet Band.
5.S0--Formal Close.
F. S. p. Hine President.
w. J.. Thatcher, Secretary.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-06-09
A Feast of Literature,

Passengers on the Lake Shore Limit
ed the most luxurious train in the
world, are treated to a perfect feast
of literature. This palatial train is
supplied with three Libraries. including
selected lists of standard and popu-
lar novels and books of reference, and
the latest mazagines, weekly illustrat-
ed journals and the principal daily pa
rnE
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-06-09

The kind sod in other stores at Is
Our enormous outlet and our abilit
lower price than usual stores. The
from the best Belfast goods. Same
came from Belfast.
There are nearly 200 pieces.
Aggregating about 10, 900 yards.
There are nearly 200 different styl
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-06-09
LIVE NEWS OF THE
INDUSTRIAL WORLD
IMPROVEMENTS AT THE PAN
COAST MINE.

The Main Shaft and Air Shaft Are
Being Driven Down to the Lower
Dunmore Vein, e25 Feet Below the
surface-Mineral and Metal Sta
tistics of the United States for the
Year 1see-Greatest Producer Of
Coal, Salt, Iron, Copper, Silver
and Lead.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-06-09
NOTICE.
LETTERS FROM THE PEOPLE.

IUnder this heading short letters Of interest
will be published when accompanied, for publica-
ton, by the writer's name. The Tribune does not
assume responsibility for opinions here expressed
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-06-09

handled the stick and caught the sphere demon
strates>the fact that the game will be played
in first class style. The lineup OF the team
will undoubtedly be as follows: Phillips, catch
er; Harrington, pitcher; Tropp, first base; Cor
bett, shortstop; Harris, second base; OReilly,
third base; Kann, left acld; Dawes, center field;
Walters or shutty, right field The game will
be called promptly at 10 O'Clock. All the stu
dents should be on hand to encourage the play
ers.
The last meeting OF the literary society which
was held yesterday was enjoyed by large
number Of students. There being no matters OF
interest to be brought before the society, the
literary programme was at once proceeded with.
Mr. Hooven, the president Of the society, gave
n short talk on the dongs Of the society during
the past year. lie stated that the attendance
at all Of the meetings has greatly surpassed that
OF any preceding time. He furthermore re-
marked that there has been more debates, more
business transactions and more literary work
done than at any time before
Miss Beatrice Morris recited a comic piece re-
lating to the troubles Of little yellow dog
called "Jim," which caused considerable laugh
ter and also brought forth the well merited APP
rause of all the students. Jesse Rodriguez rem
dersd his violin solo in such highly pleasing
manner that he was compelled to repeat it.
MISS DtTbna NllllanlS, VI lHc htsHiHhn 'laSn
who seems TO be the coming elocutonist Of the
school, recited a rather lengthy piece in a very
commendabe manner. Those who were present
disappointed to a certain extent because
John Burns was unable to give his vocal solo on
account of the absence OF the accompanist, Miss
Browning.
Myer Kabatachincks, the editor Of Impressions
for next term gave a very interesting talk on
the plan by which he hoped to make the paper
a complete success during the coming term. In
order that more interest will be taken in the
paper he strtcd that seveaal prize competitions
will be arranged. As Mr.. Kabatachinck is per-
son with considerable "push'' and ambition, the
paper next term will no doubt be a model school
journal.
The examination for the closing Of this terms
work will take place on Friday Of next week
for the junior, sophomore and freshman classes,
but those for the senior class will commence on
Wednesday. S. W. Dawes.
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HIGH SCHOOL NOTES.

The game arranged between Carbondale and
Scranton high schools today, will be a lively
contest. There is a special inducement made by
Florcy & Brooks to urge the players on to vic
tory in the shape of an expensive baseman's
glove. The team had a good afternoons prac-
tice yesterday and the manner in which they
The Forrest City times., 1900-01-19
Robbed the Grave.

A startling incident, of which NIT. John Oliver of Philadelphia, was the subject. k narrated by him as follows: = was in q most dreadful condition. My skin was almost yellow. eyes suuken, tongue coated. pain continually in back and sides. no ap- petite--gradnally growing weaker day by day. Three physicians had given me up. Fortunately. friend advised trying Flee tric Bitters: and to my great icy and sur prise, the first bottle made decided im- provement. 1 eontinued their pse for three weeks. and am now well man. ] know they saved my Ike. and robbed the grave of another victim No one should fail to try them. Only 50 cts, guaran- teed J. H. Dunavant X Go.
The Forrest City times., 1900-01-19
Cupid's Capers.

Mir. Sydney T. Mcdaniel and Miss Lizzie Worreil were happily married at the residence of the brides parents, miles south of town, Wednesday even- ing, Jau r., 1900, at o'clock.
 IL was All old time wedding. and the large crowd of relatives and friends which gathered to witness the nuptias evidenced the popularity of the con tracing parties, and despite the in clemeney of the weather everybody was as merry and happy as blue birds in Spring.
 At 6 o'clock the guests assembled in the parlor, and shortly afterward the bridal procession entered, preceded by Mr. A. J. Mcdaniel and Miss Nora Mcdaniel, and as the bride and groom elect presented themselves before Rev. E. l.. Kemp, their faces were radiant with happiness. Under bough of mlstletoe tae parties were joined to- gether for better or for worse" by the beautiful ritual of the Episcopal church Miss Alice iolwage presided at the organ, which added materially to the occasion,
 After congratulations. all sat dow n to the wedding teast-50 or more where wine, coffee, cake, etc., was in abundance and good cheer the fountain.
 The groom is we'll know in St. Fran cis county, and is in every way worthy of the woman he has won for d wife. The bride IS the only daughter of MT. and Mrs. Sam'l Worreil. She is per feet type of St. Francis County's fair women-lovins, amidbie. modest-re- quisites which go to make up good vile.
 Dancing was iudulged in until after midnight, when the guests departed, wishing Mr. and Mrs, S. T. Mcdaniel happiness and prosperity in their ne V relations. TIE TIMES heartily joins in these good wishes.
 Thursday noor the infair took place at tive residence of the groom at Mill brook, where large number of rala- tives and friends welcomed AIr. and Mrs. Mcdaniel home. A sumptuous feast was spread, and we'll wishes were given to the new mistress of the house.
The Forrest City times., 1900-01-19
The First Expression.

NIT. Editor:-I see by THE TIMES of last week that there is some talk of estab- fishing library and gymnasium in con- nection with cur public school. This would be very excellent thing for the school, but would not the remoteness from town be something of disadvantage for others who might desire to use the h. brary2 Take our young business men for instance. Many of them, no doubt would enjoy the privilege of good read ing room and library, but their time is limited After business hours few of them 1 venture will be willing 60 seek a place so remote from the centre of town for the sake of a few minutes reading Then. a nEm Der of the reading people of our town live suBth of tue railroad A reading room and library in the extreme north part of tke town would be practi caliy valueless to the@.
 A public library is most desirable thing. and should be sure of the support of all broad minded citIzenst but surely il should he so located as to be of practi- cal benefit 10 all people intesested. The ladies of the Cosmos Club are much in- terested in the matter of libraries, and can be depended upon to give any as ssstaDee in their power toward establish ing and maintaining one here in Forrest City. This matter of location is mast important one and should be carefully considered before final decision.
 Very respectfully.
 CLA-E MEMBER.
 THE TIMES would like to hear from others on this subject Location will no doubt be great factor in its success or failure. There are also otBer things to consider. Some person who is more than ordinarily interested, and has the ability. should write prospectus. Ii you have plan in mind which you thirk can be made successful. reduce it to manuscript and let us publish it. There is no use to start this enterprise until complete and reasonable plans have been settled upon If started right 1t will succeed. If not, it wont. If the start be apon Arm foun- dation the means will Do forthcoming to complete and maintain it.-Editor
The Forrest City times., 1900-01-19
Saturday,Feb. Y, 1900,

al the west door of the elCourt House. in St Francis countN, State of Arkansas. within the hours prescribed by law for iudicial sales. of- fer for sale at pnblic outcry. 10 the highest bidder, on cresSI of three months from day of sale. the following described real estate tQ-wif:
 Beginning at tue ne corner of section In n. J Q. In St. Francis county. Arkansas run thence west on the north boundary line of said section. q. .45 chains 10 a stake thence south on line parallel with the east bounda- ry line or said section, IS @ chains: thence east on a line parallel with the north line or said section. 39. 45 ohaiDs; thence north on The east line of said saetion. Is.50 chains to place of beginning. containing .5 ares oi add more or less
 Note with approved security will be required or tse purchaser, and a lien retained on the land 10 secure the pur; chase money
 Jan'y. le, 1900. c. B. MALLORY.
 Commissioner.
The Forrest City times., 1900-01-19
Killed His Man.

Last Friday evening about o'clock. at the Bond place, on the St. Francis river. two miles south of Madison. Henry Griffin perforated Grant Young's anatomy with six leaden bullets from his trnsty revoi. yer. killing him shortly.
 The particulars as gleaned from the ceroner's inquest are about as follows:
 Young bought pair of shoes for Sl. gave them to a woman and had half of the bill charged to Griffin. Griffin objected, quarrel ensued, and Young grabbed for an axe, whereupon Griffin commenced to pump lead into him, and never stopped until his revolver was empty. There were no witnesses to the ending of the quarrel. Young's wife was present at the beginning, but made herself scarce when things got warmed up.
 Griffin came to Forrest City and gave himself up to the authorities, feeling that le was justified in the killing.
 At tte examination, however, Tuesday before Squire Gorman, the same witnesses were examined and upon their testimony Griffin was committed to jail without bail
 It was proven that Young made no at. tempt to get an axe--in fact there was no axe within ten feet of the parties and a fence stood between them and the only one in that neighborhood. Young threatened to shoot, but had no weapon, whereupon W Griffin commenced to shoot, and after he had emptied his revolver, went into the house to get shot gun to finish the job
 A fair consideration of the particulars as we have been able to learn them iusti- ties the belief that there was no reasona- bIe provoeation to justify Griffin in taking the life of his fellow man. and the case should be thoroughly investigated and such punishment as the crime deserves be meted out to him.
 There are entirely too many killings murders, assassinations, ard all kinds of II deous takings of life under pretext of self defense. Scarcely a month passes that our county cannot show record of it least one person killed and if we dc siss month or two, the probability is that the next will bring us news of two Of more.
 This may be a slightly exaggerated statement, but it is too near the truth to he comfortable, paliate it as you may. The fault lies in the jary system, the manner of instructing iuries, prejudice, ignorance, and cowardice. "Dare to do right, is grand maxim. If man be guilty of unnecessarily taking another mans life, let him suffer for 1t, lessenng the severity of the penalty according to the mitigating circumstances which should be clearly proven. The taking of human life should be reduced to minimum. One way to reduce is to make an example of those who enlarge the number of kill ngs.
The Forrest City times., 1900-01-19
A Happy Ending.

Amidst the glorious shouts Of the preachers. the singing of praises by the choir and congregation, tears of joy and gladness from wives. mothers. sisters and friends over the conversion or good and noble men, the meeting at the Methodist church closed Monday night, and indeed was it most fitting ending. Aye. d happy and glorious ending. and the spirit of forgivness. good will. and brothery love seemed to draw the whole congregation to- yether in one mind and an inspiration filled every soul present to praise God in the highest.
 Bro. Lowry inteRded to leave Mon- day morning, but bis watch was be- hind rallrosd time and he missed the train. It se2med that he was detained by the hand of Providence to hold one more service in this city. A sinner in whom all Christian citizens were deep. Iy interested. WAS about to be convert cd. Brother Lowry, himself, seemed to be reaching out with all tue strength and vividness of his mind in appeals to this one man. A beantiful aud powerful story of the gospel Monday night resulted in the conversion of two souls, and they profrssed faith in the Lord publicly and before large c1n- gregation.
 Brother Lowry has accomplished great and lasting good iniForrest City. and by his feryor and earnestness has endeared himself to all with whom he came in contact, both spiritually and socially. This good man will always enjoy high place in our minds and hearts. May Gods richest blessings attend him in his valiant fight against sin aud the devil. May he be clothed with the spirit of righteousness and power and continue to present the great truths of the bible te the worldly and ungodly convictngly and convinc- ipQIv.
The Forrest City times., 1900-01-19
MADISON TIMES.

Mark Todd, who has been dangerous ly low with pneumonia at the home of Mrs. Mary Trotman, is. we are glad to state. convalescent. His recovery will be almost a miracle, from the fact that his case was very complicated. His physician, Dr. C. c. White. displayed most excellent skill, skill which could be very appropriately called grave rob- bing.
 MT. Patterson, of Mississippi, was here last Friday. He sold l575 acres of timbeged land to Al. Quigley while here. We failed to learn the consider ation.
 Mrs. II. M. Wheeler has been very sick with measles the past week.
 Among the noticeable improvements IS very large and commodious barn, erected by k. l.. Berry.
 Miss June Wheeler. of Memphis daughter Of Capt. Henry Uncle Ike) Wheeler, is visiting relatives here this week
 Old Uncle Choctaw's bridge, span hing the St. Francis at this point, is nearing completion It will be sub stantial piece of work in every respect and beauty,
 II. W. Robinson is erecting a hoop factory and saw mill here. which he ex- poets to have in operation shortly.
 We hear some talk that there will be machinery put in here at an early date to manufacture bo,h slack barrel and tight ware slaves. but as yet We havR't learned anything definite in regard to it.
 c. B Nash. of Oakland, Cal. arrived here last Friday. He is an old Madi- son boy. and his presence IS always d source of pleasure 0 his host of friends He was accompanied by bis devoted sis ter. Miss Ciiffe. and Miss Nora McGuf. fey. of Forrest City.
 Will Gurley has purchased logging outfit, and has embarked in the timber business.
 We are informed that one of Forrest City's estimable young ladies who was visiting here last week, is very much elated over the prospects of becoming the pOssessor of n Million.
 H. NJ. and A. G. Wheeler have pur chased a saw mill and Round Pond and are making preparation to operate tht same.
 Postmaster Eppes informs us that two million (Millian) men get mail al his office.
 Miss Mollie Carr has been quite sick We hope to soon hear of her recovery.
 Scott Bond has bought the EDivint property, and will erect d bushes. house on same.
 w. E. Kirby & O., will occupy tn, house on the south side, which is now occupied by Scott Bond.
The Forrest City times., 1900-01-19
Dead in Ten Minutes.

The many friends of the family were inexpressibly shocked last Saturday morning when the news quickly spread over town that Mrs. Grobmyer's mother was dead. d." Those who are intimate with the family knew that Mrs. Grasinick was quite well the day before, and could hardly believe the news.
 Mrs. Annie Grasmick was 6S years and 5 months of age, and at the time of her sudden demise. was visiting her daughter, Mrs. l.. k. Grobmyer, in this city. She was feeble in age. but oth- erwise appeared to be in good health, and on Saturday morning. early, bid NIT. Grobmyer ';goodbYe in her usual hearty manner, prior to his contem- plated departure for St. Louis on bus mess. At e:sO, perhaps an hour after bidding him goodbye. she arose from her bed, fell and died in about ten minutes. Doctors were summoned but she expired before they arrived, the cause of death being heart disease.
 Mrs. Grasmick came here with her husband from Carrolton, Kentucky. about two months ago and the remains were sent there for interment. She leaves husband. two daugiters-Mrs. Grobmyer. of this city, and married daughter in Aemphis-and two sons Pete Grasmick. of Marianna, and Matt Grasmick, of this city to mourn their loss.
 On Sept 20, 1899, she had been mar ried 47 years. She was devoted Cath olic. and was greatly loved by all around her.
 THE TIMES extends the family it's sincere sympathy in their hour of sor- row.
 The family desire us to express their thanks to the. kind friends and neigh bors who were so thoughtful and ren- dered such valuable and tender assist. ance in their trouble. The service is appreciated and they are very grateful indeed.