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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-11-09
.JERMYN AND MAYFIELD.

Elmer Rolls. a little 3-year-old child
of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Rolls, of Sec
ond street, was burned to death here
last evening.
The family reside in a double house
and at about half past five o'clock
Mrs. Rolls went next door to enquire
after her neighbor, Mrs. VIM. Deakin,
who is seriously i'll. Besides the child
mentioned another child years OF
age and Mrs. Rolls sister, girl of
Is years of age was in the house when
Mrs. Rolls went next door. She had
only been there a few moments when
she heard the heartrending cries of
the younger child and fastening to
investigate the cause she was Mortified
upon opening the door to discover the
whole room aNlaZe. She at once
seized the younger child whose clothes
were on fire ard carried it outside. BY
this time Neighbors Were |aatracted
and search was made for the other
children The sister had managed to
get safely out but the little boy could
not be found.
In the meantime an alarm was
turned in from box 3 which is across
the road and in few moments the
Crystal fire company We're on hand
and had two jets of water pouring up
on the burning building. AS soon as
the fire had been sufficiently subdued
to permit the search for the missing
child was resumed and he was dis
covered at the foot of the stairs lead
ing to the second story. The child
was dead and had been horribly
burned from head to foot. The re-
mains were taken to Undertaken Bat
tenberg's where they now lie.
The origin of the fire Is unknown,
but it is supposed the child who met
death must have been lighting paper
at the stove. Mrs. Deakin, who, as
already mentioned, is critically i'll, was
carried to the home of Nh Joseph II.
Roberts. neighbor.
All the furniture and clothing of the
Rolls family ,was destroyed by fire,
and water, which in itself is severe
loss to them but is incomparable to
the greater loss they have sustained
in the death of their oldest child, un-
der such unfortunate circumstances.
rhe younger child's injuries are also
quite painful being severely burned
about the face and arms. 1t was at
tended 20 by Dr. M. j. Shields, who
did all that was possible to alleviate
the little ones suffering.
The property belongs to the estate of
the late Josephine Westcott and is
not insured. The loss, however, is
not considered very heavy.
The Eyeh school pupils are enthus-
asric over the coming game with Hon
esdalc High school football team which
will be played here tomorrow after
noon on the Fowler field, This is the
first time the locals have played here
al home and II is hoped a large crowd
win be present to cheer on the boys.
Miss Gertie Wivell entertained a
number of her young friends at the
home of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
William Wivell of Second street, last
evening in honor of her birthday. The
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-11-09
Picked up in Passing.

Mayor Fitzpatrick went to Scranton
yesterday.
Mrs. N. G. Alvord gives dinner to a
number of friends today.
Mrs. j. Walker, of Prompton, is WIS.,
itng relatives in this city.
Miss ' erna Bigelow, of Niagara, Is
the guest of Mrs. Frank Wells.
William II. Hutchins, of Forty Fort,
is spending a week in this city with
relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. Nlcholl II. Hitler, of
Laurel avenue, are visiting friends out
side the city.
Miss Florence Murray, of Pike
street, is spending a few days with
Pittston friends.
Mrs. Harriet Raynor and Mrs.
Maurice G.. Watt are spending a few
days in the metropolis.
Mrs. Josephine Rinsland, of Mill
street. has gone to Baltimore, Ohio,
for a long visit with friends.
Mrs. Andrew Mitchell, of Canaan
street, is entertaining her niece, Mrs.
Woodman, of White Plains, N. Y.
Mrs. James Honey. of Belmont
street, is now rapidly recovering from
her recent attack of malarial fever.
Miss Frances Abbott will entertain
the Fortnightly club at her residence,
on Spring street, tomorrow afternoon.
a number of Carbondale ladies will
partake of luncheon this afternoon ut
the home of Mrs. A. S. Baker in Scran-
ton.
Edward Delaney left this city last
evening" and goes to Carlisle. where he
will commence the fail course in Dick
inson college.
Photographer A. l.. Cramer has re-
turned from New York. His wife, who
accompanied him there, is making a
longer stay, and will not be home until
tomorrow.
Miss kathryn Gilhool has returned
from Thompson. where she has been
following her vocation as trained
nurse for several weeks.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-11-09
OLYpHANT.

The funeral OF the infant child OF Mr.. aud
Mrs. Thomas Craig, OF Grassy street, TOOK place
yesterday afternoon at o'clock, mtermept was
made in ST. Patrick's cemetery.
The school board will hold its regular MONTH,
meeting tomorrow evening
Mrs. John Lally entertained company OF
lady friends at her home on Willow street We'd
nesday evening. An enjoyable evening was
passed by all present,
Mrs. George Watts, OF scranton, was the guest
of Blakey friends Yesterday.
Airs. ", }, Brown and children, OF pottsylle
are the guests OF Mrs Mary Cowley, oi Deawar,
street.
William Davis, OF susHuehanna street, has re-
turned from Philadelphia,
p, +. Hughes, OF ,arhondale, was a caller in
town yesterday.
Mrs. +. J.. Williams aud children have re
turned from visit at Wilkes Barre,
Mrs. o. S, Day, OF Taylor, visited relatives
in town yesterday,
p. J. Gillespie has returned home from West
Virginia.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-11-09
The Indians New Eleven.

The Indian foot ball teal has recent
ly been reorganized, and Wednesday
evening they were called together by
Captain Gus Hansen for IL practice
game. Several new players We're on the
lines, including Dan Hadgins, who has
been playing with the strong St.
Thomas team in Scranton this year,
but who played with the Indians in '99;
Matthew Murphy and James Mason.
The new team will devote themselves
to hard practice for awhile and will
then issue sweeping challenges all
through the county. Hansen will still
continue to be captain, while Murphy
Will play quarterback. Mason right
tackle and Hadgins fullback' The In
dians now have an aggressive. spirited
team and will hereafter give a good
account of themselves.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-11-09
Boston Delicacies to Be Served

The Young Mems union in this city
is an extremely energetic body. and
they are constantly getting up enter
tainments of various kinds. at which
fun reigns supreme and Il guest who
once partakeS of their enjoyable hos
pitality is always wanting 10 come a
second time. On next Wednesday
evening they are going to have Il bean
banquet, and they have invited the
members of William II. Davis post,
G. A. r.. to help them discuss these
dainty edibles. A special programme
for this event is now being mapped
out and the veterans will be treated
to an evening long to be remembered
Special tables will be arranged for the
honorary members of the union and
for several prominent men who will be
guests of honor on that occasion. The
decorations are expected to be very
elaborate.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-11-09
OCToEER's VITAL STATISTICS.
The Death Rate, as Usual, Is Low
Contagious Diseases Few.

The report of Secretary George w.
Evans, of the board of health, for the
month of October, was given to the
press yesterday afternoon. 1t showed
that there We're but eighteen deaths,
a remarkably small number compared
with the same period of year ago.
The following is the summary of the
report:
Deaths by wHrds-First ward, 5; Second, A.;
Third, ,; Fourth, 3: Fifth, o; Siyth ..
Causes OF death-Acute cystitis, l; accident,
l; apoplcNy, l, conrusions, /; diphthera, Il;
dysentcry, 3; exhaustion, Il heart disease, 81;
inanition, 1; malnutriton, |; peritonltis, /;
pneumonia, l; typhoid ie,cr |,
There were six bodies brought to the city aud
two removed 'for intermcnt. Intermcnts in the
city were St. Rcsc cemetery, 10; Maplewood, s.
contagious diseases IN eNistencc-Measlcs, 4
cases; diphtkeria, q; scarlet fever, 3.
There were - nuisances reported to the san,
itary officer, of which 81 were aba,ed and 4
are being adjusted.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-11-09
"A >Co-operative "Thimble Tea"

Mrs. Samuel b. Mills, Mrs. George r..
Mills and Miss Elizabeth Moore united
in giving a "thimble tea" yesterday
afternoon at the residence of Mrs. Sam
uel b. Mills, S South Birkett street,
from toe o'clock. The function will
be repeated this afternoon, at the same
hours. For the benefit of the uniniti-
ated, 1t may be well to explain that a
thimble tea, which is prevalent pas
time in this city, is a modern and up
to-date designation for the old-fash-
Toned sewing circle, with new ideas en-
croaching upon the form of the .od
circle, such as musical and literary
features, being the drawing card.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-11-09
DALTON

Professor G. b. IIanyen has been unable to
attend to his school duties the past few days,
owing to severe bilious attack.
The following pupils have recently entered our
public schools from out OF town: Hope aud
Winoa Frcar and George Jacques. Of Lake wi.
nola. and Eta Lewis. OF wansville.
jesse Cooper is convalescing from an attack
Of the grip.
Several OF the residents Of this borough I'm.
fnrled their flags to the breeze on Wednesday
morning in honor Of the great Republican vic.
tory. Everybody seems very well satisfied with
the results, as no complaints are heard from,
even the defeated parties. very large vote
was pollcd In this place oa Tuesday There
are registered 1o3 voters and l63 votes were cast.
surprise was given Miss Mary Eaton on
Tuesday in honor Of her birthday. The affair
was arranged by her many relatives living near.
by. who Just before noon appeared at her home.
They brought with them an abundance OF provi-
sions and delightful repast was enjoyed.
Those present were: Mr.. and Mrs. Myron Dean,
Mr. and Mrs. Jaines D. Green, Mr. and Mrs.
George Sisson. Mrs. ID. W. Dean. Mrs. Il. NJ.
Green, Mrs. Arthur Dean, Mrs Eva Shires. Mrs.
Flora Walters, Miss S. c. krigbaum, Mrs. Isabel
Sisson. Mrs. A. @. Shoemaker, Mrs. W. A. Dean,
Miss Ionic Ives, Mrs. NJ J. Briggs, Miss Mary
Gardner Miss Mabel Decker, Miss Hattie Jack.
son.
The members Of the Baptist church are holding
a series of rallies this week Of church depart
ments. On Wednesday afternoon roll call Of
the congregation was held, to which large
percentage Of the membership responded. either
in person or by letter. In the evening another
service was held. at which time Rev. q. X.
Smith, pastor of the Factoryvile Baptist church,
preached an excellent sermon. Some special
singing was rendered by the choir. Last evening
the Sunday school held a rally and addresses
were delivered by N. 7. Purdy and IL. w.
Northup on twenty-five years as superintendent
OF Sunday school and teacher in primary classes,
respectively. This evening Rev. David Spencer,
d. d.. Of Blakcly, will deliver an address before
the rally of the Christian Endeavor society. On
Sunday evening the Woman's Missionary society
will hold u rally. Tie members will have charge
of the service and promise an interesting time
to all who attend. Miss Harriet n. Jones, a
secretary of the Womcns Foreign Missionary
society, of Philadelphia. will deliver an address.
series OF gospel meetings will follow these
services for the rest of the mouth The public
is cordially invited to these services.
Owing to the illness cf/protessor lIanycn the
schools OF the upper room OF the school building
were not in session yesterday.
Efforts are being put forth to have new
bridge erected over the creek in the central
part of this place.
Harry Tiffany and Mr.. Foster are in Pike coun-
ty hunting for deer and bear
James p. Dickson expects soon to move his
family from his summer home here to Scranton
for the winter.
Harry Dean, of Scranton, a visitor in this
place Tuesday.
Mrs. Henry NJ. Ives entertained her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. James Green, OF Wyoming, the
early part OF the week.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-11-09
Inquest in the McAndrews Death.

Coroner j. j. Roberts and a jury held
an inquest on Wednesday evening to
inquire into the cause of the death Of
Thomas McAndrews, whose body was
found near the Delaware and Hudson
tracks on Sunday morning by some
churchgoers. The coroner stated that
he had thoroughly Investigated the
matter of u rumor of foul play, due to
McAndrews overcoat being found fifty
feet from the tracks unrumpled, and
he stated the circumstances as he
found them. No witnesses were exam
ined and the jury, composed of J..
Reese, G. Evans, E. j. Neary, T.. j.
McHale, r. V. Nealon and lanes Bell
rendered a verdict accordingly.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-11-09

rvThe Scranton Tribune has opened
Branch Office in Carbondale and
will print daily edition devoted to
the interests Of the city, the aim be-
ing to supply Carbondale with a
daily morning paper, containing all
the news of the Pioneer City. Com
munications of news nature, per-
sonals and all items for publication
may be left at the new offices in the
Burke Building, or may be sent by
mail or phone. E. L. Hatfield, man
ager of the Carbondale edition, will
be pleased to receive callers seeking
information or desirous of impart-
ing it.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-11-09
An Informal Serenade.

James n. Bassett and Wife, formerly
Miss Lillian Minor, who We're recently
married in Peckville, have returned to
this city and are now living at II
Thorne street. On Wednesday evening
they were rendered serenade by a
crowd of young men and boys, who
made a racket that aroused the entire
neishborhood, The imprompW band
made demands for cake and cigars, but
went away with their desires unap.
peaSed
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-11-09
Mondays Big Event at oepra House.

BrOOkes Chicago Marine band will
he at the opera house next Monday
evening. This band is composed Of
forty musicians, including a number os
soloists. This is the first time that q
big band. of national reputation. has
come to Carbondale, and music-lovers
will feel indebted to Manager Byrne
for his enterprise in making a contract
with them.
Miss Harriet Dement, Packard. prima
donna soprano. will also be heard in
conjunction with the band. She is
blessed with a voice of faultless purity
and range, and has magnificent dra-
matte expression in her rendering of
classical and lyrical music.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-11-09
In Oneonta.

Miss Olive Pengelly, of Birkett street;
Miss Isabelle stanton, of Spring street,
and Rev. and Mrs. A. r. Chaffee, of
the First Methodist church, are In
Oneonta, N. Y, attending the Epworth
league convention of the Wyoming con-
ference, now being held there. Mr.
rhaffee is secretary OF this division OF.
he Epworth league, and the three
ladies' are delegates.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-11-09

young people had most enjoyable
time together for several hours.
Mrs. Walter Depew of Third street,
who has been seriously Ill for some
time, Is recovering.
Mrs. John Kennedy is confined to
her home on South Main street by
sickness
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-11-09
Small, but Welcome.

The Delaware and Hudson company
paid on the South Side yesterday.
There were only three days work done
in the last month, consequently the
envelopes We're not very fat, but they
were gratefully received just the
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-11-09
More Facilities for Saving.

Cashier r. A. Jadwin, of the First
National bank of this city. announces
that on and after December /, 1900, the
bank will be open for general business
from 7 to o'clock every Saturday
evening.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-11-09
Two Nights of Music.

Miss Sarah C. Swigert of Spring
street. gave IA musical soiree at her
residence last evening TO a number of
her friends. She will favor several
more by a repetition of il this evening.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-11-09
Baptist Basket BANQUET.

The semi-annual basket meeting of
the Women's Missionary society of the
Baptist churches of the Abingdon asso-
citation will be held with the Berean
Baptist church next Wednesday, Mo-
vember IA. The sessions will open in
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-11-09
A New Smoke Exit.

Masons and bricklayers are busy
making a new chimney on the roof Of
Abe Sahm's shoe store. 1t is being built
all the way up from the ground floor.
and the material used is of the best
brick that can be procured.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-11-09
CARB0NDALE DEPARTMENT.
noon. There viii be an extensive an,

noon. There will be an extensive ana
delightful programme rendered in the
afternoon, and the public Is cordially
invited to attend. Delegates and MEM
bers of all the Baptist churches In this
association will be present and report.
Enthusiasm and energy have marked
the work of the society the past six
months, and the various reports Will
prove Of great interest.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-11-09
Meetings Tonight.

Poor district board Of the city of Car
bondale.
Mitchell Hose company.
Lackawanna encampment, No. 16, In
dependent Order of Odd Fellows.
Order of Railway Conductors, No. 1885,
United American Mechanics, Junior
Orler.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-11-09
New Vehicle for Hotel.

The Hotel American patrons are now
being conveyed to and from the depot
in brand new stage, just purchased
by the hotel. 1t is black, with gold
lettering, and is pronounced to be a
dandy" by those who have ridden in
If
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-11-09
A Slight Blaze NesA. Midnight.

An alarm of fire rang from box Az,
corner Main street and Sixth avenue,
at 11.SO on Wednesday night. The hre
had been discovered on the roof of the
foundry building of the Grey Iron
Foundry company, on Seventh ave-
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-11-09
A Christmas Attraction,

The Ladies of the First Presbyterian
church are planning to have a Christ >
mas bazaar under the auspices of the
Aid society.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-11-09
Nimble Toes Warmed UP.

The Recherche Dancing class held
their first social last evening in
Burke's hall. The attendance was
kept down OH account of the stormy
night but a good time vas had.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-11-09

nue. 1t is surmised that the roof had
become ignited by sparks from the
furnace. The flremen made short
work of the flames.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-11-09
Stops the Cough
and works off the Cold.

Laxative Bromo- -Quinine Tablets
cure cold in one day. No Cure, No
Pay. Price % cents. -
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-01-04
FACTORYvILLE.
to The Scranton Tribune.

| Special to The Scranton Tribune.
Factoryvile, Jan. 3.-Mr. Hosea
Carr. of Washington. d. c., is home
| for a vacation. Mr.. Carr Is employed
| by an electric street railway company
III putting up overhead systems in the
| capital.
Mrs. D. d. Gardiner is recovering
| from her recent serious illness.
The members of the Baptist church
held a cottage rraper me ting at the
home Of Mr.. and Mrs. j. x. Sneizig
| Tuesday evening.
Mr.. S. N. Simrell, of the Colliery En-
gineer, has been spending a few days,
including New Years, at the home of
George Crisman.
The pipe organ for the NJ. E. church
has been shipped and will, perhaps.
be in place in a few days.
Miss Sarah Rike of the "Deaconess
Home" New York city. is home here
spending her annual vacation.
The court has handed down an opin-
ion In the school board case, declaring
the levying of the extra school tax to
be Illegal; that the money that had
been collected as a result of such levy
| be refunded. and that the school
board of this borough pay the costs of
| the case.
The Masonic lodge of this place will
hold their annual banquet in Odd Eel
lows hall Wednesday evening, Jan. II.
Mrs. Crawford Matthewson Is quite
seriously i'll of the bilious fever.
Some of our tOwnsmen have COM
mtnceu to harvest Ice. 1t is of very
fine quality now and from ten TO
twelve inches in thickness.
Fisherman report very poor luck
| fishing through the ice here this WIN
| ter.
Eiward w. Capwell. of this plac ;,
has been appointed mercantile ap-
praiser by ex-County Commissioner
| Fred j. Chase.
The office Of commissioners clerk
has been given to Mr.. George X. Doyle.
of West Nicholson. Mr. Harding the
former clerk, stepping down and out
for the present, at least. Mr.. DOYLE
is fully capable of filling the office with
entire satisfaction, as he Is educated.
genial and obliging.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-01-04
New York Grain and Produce.

New York. Jan. 3.--Flcur--Frm in tone
and fairly active without change from
yesterday. Wheat-Spot steady; No. .
red. I2i4c. T. o. b. aoat prompt; No. l
northern Duluth, 79iac. {. o. b, aiioat
prompt: No. ! hard Duluth, size. f. o.
b. Gofiat prompt No. red, I3l2c. f. o. b..
aofGt; OPTIONS opened easy at SC de-
cline, but recovering from it's depression
ruled firm until late afternoon when real
izinG developed and brought about Il de-
cline; closed easy at lsas,c. net loss; jan
uary closed T3i2c.: March, I67sc.: May,
75iAc.: July, 15asc Corn-Spot strong; No.
2, iCI,c. t. o. b. ahcat and ipc, elevator:
options opened easy but recovered with
wheat and closed firm at isa6sc. net adj
vance later ca January: January closed
20?sc.; May. SOC. Oats-Spot firm No. :,
2h4c,; No, 3, 2Siac.; No. . white, 31i.a
Slice: No. = white, Soc: track mixed
western, 29a30i:c.: track white, 3la35c +:
options duh and neglected, Buttcr-Firm
western creamery, 25aeac. do. factory,
1Ga2ic.; June creamery, 22a2Glec,; imlta- l.
tion creamery, 1Sa2tc.; state dairy, 2Ja2,c
do. creamery, 23a29c. Ccchese--l irm; fan
made fancy small. 12Aal3c.; fall made
fancy, large. l2&al9c. large late made.
1?aleHc.: small late made, llsialac. Eggs
Firm: state and Pennsylvania, 25a26c.
western. uhSraded, at mark, 1iaa3c.; west
ern, 2ia25c. loss off.
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KIsTLER's NARROW ESCAPE.
Ex-Mayor Of stroudsburg Nearly
Suffocated by Gas.
scranton Tribune.

special to The scranton Tribune
Stroudsburg. Pa. Jan. 3.--A number
Of residents of this town came near
being asphyxiated on Tuesday morn
Ing, owing to a bad error committed
by the local gas company. Without a
word of warning the gas was turned
out and then put on again, without
ro,itying the consumers. 1t appears
that the manager Of the company was
compelled to leave town. and left the
plant In charge of two young men. In
some manner the gas got too low and
the supply was shut off until new gas
could be made. No notification was
given consumers that the supply had
been cut off, possibly on account of tho
unseemly hour. When the reservoir
was hlled again the gas was turned
on. Ex-Mayor Hiram w. Kistler was
the only consumer who came near
meeting death. Had he not been
awakened in time he would have suf-
focated in his room. When called by
daughter of 5. b. Kistier a brother,
with whom he resides, he was blue in
the face and his mind had already
commenced to wander. He was sick
all day yesterday as result. Mr. Kist-
Ter has small gas stove in his bed
room for heating purposes. on retir-
ing he turned the burners down so that
flame of about thrce-quarters of an
inch could come from the thirty-siX
burners. On examining the heater it
was found the deadly fumes were COM
ing through the thirty-six holes.
About forty persons use gas stoves
i'm their bedrooms in this town, and il
Is miracle that all escaped with their
lives