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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-10-24
Fifth Anniversary,

Mr.. and Mrs. John Simons, of 542
Birch street. celebrated the fifth an
niversary of their marriage on Satur-
day last, and in honor of the event a
large number of their friends paid
their respects by gathering at their
home, where a social hour was spent.
Those present We're: Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles +. Graft, Mr.. and Mrs. John
Smith. Mrss Weber, Mr.. and Mrs.
John Snyder, MIR. and Mrs. Klein. Mr..
and Mrs. Gull. Mr.. and Mrs. Sarr,
Misses Anna Gescheidle, Lena Graft,
Mary Graft. Minnie Snyder, Lena Sny-
der. Helen Smith: Messrs. John Graft,
George Snyder, George and Charles
Graft. Rudolph Webber, John Webber
and Charles Webber.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-10-24
HAPPY MOTHERS.
Whose Strength Equals
Their Love.

Few women if any shrink from the
passing pain Of maternity. All they
ask is to feel the child's heart beating
against their own as they hold 1t in
strong arms to the full fount from
which 1t feeds How rarely the moth
ers strength keeps pace with her love
every woman knows Often the baby
is laid against a breast that cannot
nourish It. and folded in arms almost
too weak to bear the tiny burden. The
woman who is strong and who3e
abundant vitality enables her to nurse
her child and enjoy it's care is looked
upon as marvel. She is considered
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-10-24
St. Brenden's Council, Y. M. I.

The lady friends OF st. Brenden's
council, Young Mems Institute, will be
rendered a complimentary dance in
Nlears' hall this evening, in recognition
of their valuable assistance to the boys
during st. Patrick's church fair, when
the Brenden boys won the safe in a
contest with other societies. A first
class orchestra will furnish the music.
The council is making arrangements
to remove to their new quarters in
the Luce building. which they pur-
chased recently. The first floor of the
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-10-24
Course of Lectures.

The Rev. w. r. Davies. pastor of the
Memorial Baptist church, will. during
the coming month, deliver a course or
lectures on the following topics:
November 5, 1900-Subject David
Livingstone, the Cotton Picker. Mis-
sionary and Explorer
December 4, 19OO-"Henry Martin.
the Cornish Linguist and Missionary"
January I. 1901-"The Nineteenth
Century's Missionary Record"
February 6, 19O1-"Join Williams
Martyr of E,momango.'
March 5. 19O1-William Johnson, the
Sugar Retiner, Civiizer and Mission
ary."
April 3. 19O1-"Ann Hazeltine, the
Missionary Heroine"
May 6. 19O1-"John Hunt, the Savior
of the Fiji Island"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-10-24
SURPRISED THE BURGLAR.
Frank Moran Arrested in Home OF
Charles Knight.

Charles Knight, who lives at the
corner of Green Ridge street ana Ca
pouse avenue, Monday night caught
three men in the act of burglarizing
his home 1t was after the family
had retired and Mr.. knight was
awakened by the noise made by the
intruders.
On his entry with a gun, two of the
visitors took to their heels, but the
remaining one was captured and
turned over to the police. He was
taken to the North Scranton police
station and yesterday morning gave
his name as Frank Moran and said
he lived in Dunmore. In default of
BAIL he was committed to the county
bastile.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-10-24
A Pretty Wedding.

st. Mary's church. River street, was
the scene of a pretty wedding yester-
day morning at o'clock, when Miss
Katie Miller of Cherry street. was
married to Charles Drummer, of Irving
avenue, by Rev. Peter Christ. Miss
Frances Brunner sister of the groom.
was bridesmaid, and John Miller, a
brother of the bride, acted as best
man.
After the ceremony, the guests re-
paired to the brides home, on Cherry
street, where a wedding breakfast was
served. The couple, who were the re-
cipients of many presentsu will COM
mence housekeeping at 1929 Stone ave-
me.
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tigue whatever. hope all suffering
women will find relief as have done.
My gain in weight has been just ten
pounds. and am still gaining"
Sick women are invited to consult DIR.
Pierce by letter free. All correspond
ence confidentially conducted and wo-
manly condolences guarded by strict
professional privacy. Address DR.. r.
V. Pierce, Buffalo, N. Y.
The offer Of free consultation by let
ter made by DIR. Pierce is not to be
classed with the misleading offers of
free medical advice, made by those who
have neither medical education nor ex-
perience. Anyone may offer medical
advice" but the medical advice of an
unqualified person, either man or wo-
man, is not only worthless but may be
dangerous. AS chief consulting physi-
clan to the Invalids' Hotel and Surgical
Institute, Buffalo, N. Y, with an asso-
ciate staff of nearly a score Of physi-
clans, DIR. Pierce is enabled to offer to
those who consult him by letter free, a
medical experience and success which
has no superior
There is no alcohol in "Favorite Pre-
scription" and it is entirely free from
opium, cocaine and every other mar
cotic. This perfect freedom from all
injurious ingredients makes "Favorite
Prescription the ideal tonic for nurs-
ing mothers and all weak run downs
women.
If a dealer tries to sell substitute
in place of DR.. Pierce's F'avorite Pre-
scription it is because less meritorious
medicines pay a little more profit to
the dealer. If you want to be we'll you
want to insist on the medicine which
has cured other women, DR.. Pierce's
Favorite Prescription.
WHAT 1T IS WORTH.
Annie Barnett, of Hitson, Fisher Co.,
Texas, says, "Will say like my 'Med-
ical Adviser so much; it is worth it's
weight in gold"
DR.. Pierce's Common Sense Medical
Adviser containing 1,008 pages and over
700 illustrations is sent entirely free on
receipt of stamps to pay expense Of
mailing only. Sent 81 1-cent stamps for
the cloth-bound volume or only 81
stamps for the book in paper covers.
Address DR.. r. V. Pierce, Buffalo, NY.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-10-24
Briefly Told.

David Lanford, of East Drinker
street, sails today for England, where
he will spend several months.
Mrs. Bigger and Mrs. Norton, of
AVoca, are guests at the home of
Mrs. John Glencross, on Grove street.
Rev. A. j. Van Cleft, of South
Blakely street, leaves tomorrow for
Warden, Wayne county, where he will
lecture that evening.
William Coulter, of DePue street,
caught large pickerel, weighing five
pounds, while fishing in No. reser-
voir yesterday. The fish was shown
to a number around town last even-
ing and proved to be the admiration
of all sportsmen.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-10-24
BRIEF NEWS NOTES.

Robert Won Schoick, of Battle Greek
Mich, is the guest of Mr.. and Mrs.
A. l.. Francois. of East Market street.
There will be meeting of the sta
tiremen in the hall on West
Market street this evening at 730
o'clock. All members are requested to
attend. as officers will be elected.
The Women's Home Missionary So
ciety of the Methodist church will
meet at Mrs. l.. NJ. Morris, on North
Main avenue, tomorrow afternoon.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-10-24
Neptunes to Parade.

The members of the Neptune Engine
company will meet at the engine house
this afternoon at o'clock sharp. All
members are to be attired in regula-
ton uniform and wear white gloves.
The company, which will be headed
by the RinggOld band, will have in
line the old Delaware Lackawanna
and Western car shop hose cart known
as "Old Shoe Fly" gorgeOusly deco
rated with flags and bunting, and
driven by George Feene, with a pair
of blacks.
The old hose cart was for many
years Quartered at the car shops, and
was lately presented to the Neptunes,
who are very fond of the old relic.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-10-24
Western Rates Reduced.

Greatly reduced one-way and round
trip second class rates win be In
effect from Chicago via Wisconsin
Central Railway, to points in Minne-
sofa, North Dakota, Montana, Idahos
Oregon, Washington and British Col-
umbia each Tuesday during Ootobea
and November
For detailed information inquire Of
nearest ticket agent. or address
JAS. G. FOND. Genl Pass. Agent.
Milwaukee, VIA
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-10-24
PERSONAL NOTES.

Born-To Mr.. and Mrs. Henry j..
Wehrum, jr., of Stone avenue. son.
Mrs. Henry Piehl, of Maple street,
and her grandson, Willie Sossong
have returned from visit to Mar
rOwsburg.
Edward Wirtheimer, of Cedar ave-
nue., sprained his wrist quite severely
at the Cliff works yesterday.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-10-24
FUNERAL OF MRS. CLIFFORD. .
Services Held at the Penn Avenue
Baptist Church.

The funeral of the late Mrs. Martha
A. Clifford, of 31S Hallstead court,
was held yesterday afternoon, with
services at the Penn Avenue Baptist
church and interment in the Forest
Hill cemetery. Mrs. Clifford, who died
early Monday morning, was S5 years
of age.
Rev. r. +. Y. Pierce was in charge
of the services and Mrs. Milton Lowry
sang several numbers. There were
many beautiful floral pieces at the
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-10-24
Prohibitionists Are Active.

The West side Prohibition club held
an enthusiastic meeting in r. G. Nor
gan's hall. corner of Main avenue and
Jackson street, last evening, at which
several addresses were made.
Conner ID. Reese. their candidate for
the legislature, has challenged any per-
son to debate the question, "Resolved,
That it is Il sin to legalize a traffic that
causes Is per cent. of the crime of the
United States"
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endowed by nature. But the real mar
vel is not the strong woman but the
weak one. She is the exception. The
strong healthy woman is natures type.
She shows what every woman ought
to be and what almost every woman
may be by the use of proper means.
THE OTHER TWO WOMEN.
DIR. Pierce's Favorite Prescription
makes weak women strong and sick
women well. The record shows that of
the hundreds of thousands of women
who have used "Favorite Prescription"
ninety eight per cent. have been absO-
lutely and altogether cured. The other
two women in each hundred for whom
no complete cure was possible, have in
general acknowledged a great improve
ment in their condition; headaches less
frequent and less painful, backache
greatly diminished: able to resume
again the care of the household and
take pleasure in social life. That Is
the general story of the two per cent
of women who had found no help in
any other medicine but have by the
use of "Favorite Prescription" found
relief and comfort.
but tnlnk OIL tne great army, tHe
ninety-eight per cent, numbering hun
dreds of thousands of women who have
been cured perfectly and permanently.
No more backache, no more headache.
no more monthly misery. Pain is a
thing of the past. These are the wo-
men who are fit for maternity, who
will have strength to give the child
they bear
II have intended for some time to
write you," says Mrs. Eva Burnett, of
Russellville, Logan Co., Kentucky"
and give testimonial in regard to
what your medicine has done fora me.
My baby came in July, 1899, and had
congestive chills, and lay at deaths
door for ten long weeks. I was in a
dreadful condition and had six of the
best doctors in the city. After every
thing had been done and T had been
given up to die 7 asked my husband
to get me a bottle of Dr. Pierce's Fa-
vorite Prescription. He had no faith
in it, but he got it. and when I had
taken it two weeks I was able to walk
to the dining room to my meals, and
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-10-24
WHY THEY ARE LARGER.
Secretary Atherton Hears from Men,
phis and Fall River.

Three cities which were below Scran-
ton in population in 1890 have got
ahead of it this year. These are Fall
River Mass; Memphis, Tenn, and Los
Angeles, Cal. Secretary Atherton, of
the board of trade, with the view of
ascertaining just how this increase
could be accounted for, wrote letters to
the city clerk of these three cities, in
curing as to the number of square
miles in each in 1880 and in 1900.
He received replies yesterday from
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-10-24
Independent Republican Club.

Twenty-Five residents of the Third
district of the Fifth ward have organ
lied an Independent Republican club.
and meeting will be held this evening
at Joseph Morgan's hotel. on Jackson
street, to perfect the organization.
The officers are: President, James
Thompson: president. John Nor
gan; treasurer, Thomas Morgan; Sec
rotary, John Fl. Thomas.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-10-24
ADVERTISED LETTERS.

List of letters remaining uncalcd for at tho
Scranton postofce, Iackawanna county, Pa, Oct.
"a, 1900. Persons calling for these letters will
please say advertised and give date of list.
Ezra II. Ripple, postmaster:
Jessie Adams (2).
Blanchard. Miss Mary L. Brando, Miss Susan
Beck, Thomas Brennan, Miss Bessie Browncll,
i. l. Brckcr, Caty Berhannan, j. l.. Boiler,
Mrs j. ". Burns (speciaD, August Bcthki.
Mrs 7. b. Cooney, Harry Courtright. Captain
Christian, NJ. Dora Condor, Frank Crockcr, Ed.
die Comes.
John S. Davis Eddie Devoe.
Miss Carrie Evans, Louis Epstein, Secretary
Electrical Workers Union
Joseph G. Foster, T. f. Fowler, c. II. Frymie,
Il. c. Fordycc.
Katie Geooly (photo), A. y. Gaylord.
NJ. j. Hartman, Fred G. Hyde. John q. Hunt,
s. S. Howell, DR., Miss Frank lIeine, Miss
Mary Hughes, Michael lIoban.
Mrs. John Judge, George II. Jackson, Mrs. W.
i. James, +. W. James, Miss Nellie jenkins,
Thomas ID. James, Mrs. Jennie Jones.
Albert Kalmhach, Miss Mary Kelly, Mrs. Mary
Kelly, A, +. langstaif.
Mrs. l.. G. Mcconnell, Edward Martin, G..
Hope Miller, Miss Nellie Messett Regina Ment.
ger, william Miller, G. NJ. Mahon, Nellie Mer-
ril
Miss Winnie Noon.
W. T. Oakes Miss Jennie Ohmann
Barnie ID. Phillips, Win Perrigo MIS- Reynolds,
Emerson Rose, A, A, Reap, Miss X. Reap, r..
W. Ruddy, James Race Jakob Reinhardt, Mrs.
Sarah c. Robson, Nagim Resk, Charles A. Ry.
der
Mrs. Jcslm Sears, Clarence Semons, Miss Helen
Smith, Miss Ida NJ. Shymp, Mary Shaughncssy,
b, d, Smith, Miss Carrie Seiplc.
George Travel.
Miss Gussie Williams, Peyton b. winfcw, John
Williams, Miss Mamie Walters, Mrs. John Wan.
ner Miss Blanche Ward.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-10-24
CAFFERY WAS DISCHARGED.
Wounded Housebreaker Yesterday
Left the Hospital.

y. j. Caffery was last night ar
raigned before Alderman Millar on the
charge of attempting to break into
the residence of Tony Sururo last July,
but the prosecutor not appearing he
was discharged. Since the commission
of the crime Caffery has been a patient
at the Lackawanna hospital. as the
result of bullet which Sururo fired,
lodging in his foot.
He was discharged from the hospital
yesterday and last night taken be-
fore Alderman Millar with the above
results.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-10-24
WEST SCRANTON

building will be rented for store pur-
poses, and the rooms on the second
floor will be occupied as social rooms.
The third floor will be converted into
meeting hall. Necessary changes VIII
be made to make 1t one of the best
halls in West Scranton.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-10-24
Clam Chowder Supper.

The Woman's Relief corps, No. 80,
auxiliary to Lieutenant Ezra S. Grif-
fin post No. 139, Grand Army of the
Republic. served a clam chowder sup
per last evening at the home of Mrs. J..
S. Loomis, on Lincoln avenue.
The event was somewhat interferad
with owing to the inclemency of the
weather, but those who attended en-
joyed the supper and the social hour
which followed.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-10-24
SCRANTON TRIBUNE WEDNESDAY. OCTOBER a. 1900

for the occasion, and each company
Will have full representation in line.
This evening the Columbias will hold
a social session and smoker, at which
several city officials and councllmen
VIII be entertained.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-10-24
Give Him Time.

From the Indianapolis Journal
Harry what made you forget to maj! my
letter."
'Oh, Marie, do wait till I've had my dinner
and get cooled of; by that time, promise YOU
III be able to think UP some perfectly salts
factory ieaSon."
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-10-24
OBITUARY..

Mrs. Margaret Peuster died at her home, 3li
Phelps street, yesterday morning. She was the
widow OF the late August Peuster and was we'll
advanced in years. Surviving her are the fol-
lowing children: Mis-. Amelia Burke, August,
Rudolph, john and William Peuster
John Coleman died yesterday at the Hillside
home and his remains were removed to the home
OF his sistcr-in.law, Mrs. Thomas Coleman, OF
All Cedar avenue. The funeral announcement
will be made later.
Mrs. Lizzie Loeb, aged 35 wears died yester.
day at her home, 73s North Irving avenue The
funeral will be held at $50 O'Clock tomorrow af-
ternoon with internent in the North Washington
avenue cemetery,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-10-24
SOUTH SCRANTON
FIFT1ETH ANNIVERSARY OF
THE L. G. B. A.

Was Celebrated Last Night in Ath-
letic Hall-Fifth Wedding Ami
versary of Mr.. and Mrs. John ST.
mons--Neptunes to Parade with
the Old "Shoo Ely" Cart-Wedding
of Miss Katie Miller end Charles
Brunner-Numerous Cases of Diph-
theria-Other News Notes.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-10-24
Novel Coat Fashions
With Abundance OF Merit

For twenty years there has not been much real
tisc merit, original ideas aud genuine novelty dis
played in Ladies' Coat fashions is offered this
son. and when say that the best efforts OF the worlds
most famous designers await your inspection in
Cloak Department. we merely make statement which
you will willingly verify if you will favor with call
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-10-24

by the time had taken three bottles
/ was able to cook for my family OF
four. I can never praise DR.. Pierce and
his medicine enough. have recon-
mended 1t to afflicted ladies wherever
I possibly could. I know I would have
been dead had Il not been for your
medicine.
WOMEN TESTIFY TO THIS.
DR.. Pierce's F'avorite Prescription es-
tablishes regularity. Itdries unhealthy
drains, heals Inflammation and ulcera-
ton and cures female weakness. Taken
as a preparative for maternity It gives
physical vigor and the mental courage
which comes from feeling of strength.
1t encourages the appetite. tranquiliyes
the nerves and induces refreshing
sleep. 1t makes the baby's advent
practically painless and increases the
flow Of the nutritive secretion.
II wish to advise the suffering women
Of this great land, Of the good havo
received from DR.. Pierce's Tavorite Pre-.
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scription and Golden
Medical Discovery"
writes Mrs. Mary
Shappell, Of Colunn-
bus, Grove, Putnam
Co., Ohio. "For four
years I had been a
sufferer from female
troubles, and at times
was unable to do
even the housework
for three in the FAM
lily. I had such pains
that I suffered al
most death dozens Of
of times, but after
taking five bottles Of
your medicines I can
truthfully say that
health was greatly
improved. I have a
good appetite and am
gaining in flesh right
along. This spring is
the first time in five
years that I have
done my house clean
ing all by myself and
without the least fa-
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-10-24

Our Firemen Will Parade.
The Franklins and Columbias will
participate in the annual parade and
inspection this afternoon. The appar-
atus has been cleaned and decorated
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-10-24

church, mute tokens of the love and
affection borne the deceased.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-10-24

West Scranton Station.
Philip Bergman, Miss Helen Lewis, John
Lewis, Mrs Il. Lanyon, Miss Kitty Morgan, Miss
Hanna Jones.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-10-24
Light Tan kersey Coats

Of course, we show full line of staple styles for
ladies who do not seek fashions extremes
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-10-24
Fish Scale
Trimmed Coats

In Castor and other shades of
Kersey. Half tight back, flow
ing sleeves, etc. The fish scale
b trim covers the collar, sleeves
and skirt, in full satin lined with
stitched edges and as unique in
effect as it is beautiful.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-10-24
A Jaunty Short Jacket

with storm collar and extra large
round lappels in velvet with a
fan button front will be greatly
admired. The skirt and sleeves
are heavily stitched and the
variety of shades is complete.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-10-24
Smart Short kersey Coats

Elaborately embroidered in Silk
and neatly embossed with dia-
mond cut velvet on skirt, sleeves,
collar and lappels are we'll worth
looking at. A notched collar not
too deep will permit furs to be
worn with comfort and elegance.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-10-24
Among the Score or More
Of Distinctly Novel Styles
Selected by us to illustrate fashions advanced
ideas, mention:
A Very
nanish Coat

Yet model of good taste, Is
offered in an English box coat of
exquisite workmanship. The
back is half tight and the cuffs,
skirt and collar are heavily
stitched. An inlaid velvet col
lar and flc wing sleeves are the
only decorations. This is de-
cidedly high class garment for
those who desire fashion with
out loud effects.