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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-09-08
PRINCIPAL OFFICERS.

Scranton will be in the same class
with Pttsburg and Allegheny, the
only other cities of the second class in
the state.
The principal officers of a second
class city are mayor, comptroller,
treasurer director of department of
public works, director of department of
public safety, director of department
of charities, city solicitor city auditor
and delinquent tax collector. Select
council consists of one member from
eah ward; common council in this city
would have about forty members, the
representation being based on the size
of the ward.
The mayor is elected for three years
by the people. His sole duties are to
review legislation, preserve the peace,
enforce city ordinances and supervise
and pay the city officers. He has
nothing whatever to do with appoint
ments of policemen, firemen, inspect
ors or heads of bureaus or depart
ments, His salary is fixed by coun-
ellis.
All the other officers, including comp
troller (Which corresponds to our pres
| ent controller), city treasurer, city as
| SCISSORS and the like are chosen by
councils for two-year terms.
The board of assessors consists of
| five members, a chief and four assist
ants. Real estate is assessed in three
| classes. Farm land is assessed one
third of the highest rate of tax re-
| quired to be assessed; rural or subur-
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-09-08
FOR ToDAY'S CONCERT.
Programme That Will Be Rendered
by Bauer's Band.

The following programme Iwill be
rendered by Bauer's band at Nay Aug
park this afternoon:
March, THE Crimson Flush" ........ Alexander
Overture, 1.-The Fairy Lake. ............A .Auber
Selection, "The Daughter of the Regiment"
DOmizett
Waltz, Daughter of Love-" ..,...,...... Bennett
INTERMISSION.
March, "Walton Holmes" ,....,...,.......Ro Rose
Medley, "Grand Stand,' .Markie
March, "The Charlatan," ................. .SOusa
Salome (intermezzo) ...,,.......,.......Lo Lorraine
March, ."Tantlvy," from the "IIighwayman,"
De KnNnn
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-09-08
The Misses Merrill's Private School

For Primary and intermediate pupils,
will lopen Monday September 10th. 6l2
Jefferson avenue. -
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-09-08
in SECOND CLASS.

This report of the census depart
ment puts Scranton in the second class
of cities, as will be seen by reference
to the following act
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-09-08
N aCkaWanna
THE
laundry.
sos Penn Avenue. A. n. WARMAN.
THE WEATHER YESTERDAY.
for Sept. :, 1900:

Local data for Sept. :, 1900:
Highest temperature .................. so degrees
Lowest temperature .................. 60 degrees
humidity:
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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-09-08
The "Stout Women"

Wear Mahons "Queen Quality" shoes.
50S Iackawanna avenue. 80
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-09-08
AN ACT


Dividing the cities OF this state into three classes
with respect TO their population, and designating
the mode OF ascertanng and changing the CLASH
fcation thereof in accordance herewith
Section L. Be is enacted, etc, that for the
purposes of legislation, regulating their munich
pal affairs the exercise of certain corporate pow.
ers and having respect to the number, character,
powers and duties of certain officers thereof, the
cities now in existence and those to be hereafter
created in this commonwealth, shall be divided
into three classes.
Those containing a population Of six hundred
thousand or over shall constitute the first class,
Those containing population of one hundred
thousand, and under six hundred thousand shall
constitute the second class.
Those containing a population Of under one
i..ndred thousand shall constitute the third class
Section 2. The classification of said cities, re-
spectively shall be ascertained by reference TO
their population, according to the last preceding
United States census or any municipal census
taken later, and whenever it shall appear, by any
such census that any city Of the second or third
class has attained population emitting it to an
advance in classification as herein prescribed, it
shall be the duty of the governor under the great
seal of the commonwealth to certify the fact ac-
cordingly, which certificate shall be entered at
large upon the minutes of the councils OF such
city and recorded in the Office for the recording
Of deeds of the proper county period.
At the municipal election, occurring not less
than one month after the date of such certificate,
the proper officers shall be elected 20 which the
said city will become entitled under the change
in classification, and upon the first Monday of
April next succeeding thereto, the terms Of all
officers of said city, then in office. whose Offices
superseded by reason thereof shall cease and
determine, and the city government shall be duly
organized and shall thereafter be controlled and
regulated by the law of this commonwealth ap-
plicable to the same under the respective ClaSSi.
fica ions hereby fixed and appointed.
Approved the eighth day Of May, A. d., 1899.
A
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-09-08
steam Heating and Plumbing.
p. +. a M. T. Howley, ,23l Wyoming ave

Beecham's Pills will dispel the
"blues.' ~
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-09-08

The Woman with the Popular "short
Skirt"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-09-08

Wears Mahon's Queen Quality shoes.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-09-08
The MSchool Girl"

Wears Mahon's "Quean Quality" shoes.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1900-11-07

A. B Hutchins returned from Boston on
Thursday afternoon.
William Miller of MONTPELIER was in town
Thursday afternoon.
The New England Telephone and Tele-
graph Company has put MP wire from
Barre TO meet the demands Of increased
business In this place.
Robert Byers returned from New York
Thursday morning, where he has been Wis
iting his sister, who was very sick.
Some Of the quarries were shut down last
Thursday to enable workmen to observe
All Saints day.
A. III Page formerly in the grocery bust
ness in this place, but now Of Barre city,
was in town last Wednesday.
A socisble will be held at the home Of
Mrs NJ. e. Cutler on Thursday evening
Nov. 8 An oyster supper will be served
from TO 1880 NJ at twenty cents per
plate. The proceeds will be used for the
Congregational church choir.
e. II. Campbell returned from his visit to
Hyde Park on Friday afternoon.
@. II. McAllster of Washington was in
town Saturday canvassi for nursery
stock
Homer Cslkins formerly of this place but
now OF Bare city, was in town the first Of
the week calling on friends.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1900-11-07
North Fayston,

Lena Bell Henry has been quite sick, also
babo Milford, son OF Mr.. and Mrs. George
Grandheld
Miss Mary Marble is spending a week in
Johnson with friends.
Mrs. George Kingsbury and child and
Miss K Thomas OF Keene, N H., are visit
ing in town.
Mrs. Albert Norton and son OF Northfield
spent few days in town recently.
Jehial Martin has moved TO the Nathan
Boyce farm.
Allen Howe has moved his household
goods to Waitsfield.
Miss Osborne OF Montpelier has been
visiting her sister. Mabel.
Charles Grandheld has bought Allen T.
Howe's farm and moved to the same.
Mary Marble has finished her second
term OF school In District No. 4 with good
results. There were twenty five scholars,
all under sixteen years OF age, without an
absent mark Harold Marble was the only
scholar without mark OF any kind.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1900-11-07
Cabot.


Miss Billings will occupy the pulpit OF
the Congregational church next Sunday in
exchange with the pastor.
Mrs. j. M. Fisher is in Bethel visiting
her daughter, Mrs Harriet Fisher, who ia
a teacher in the high school in that place.
Miss Hall, who has been keeping house
for g. 9. Hatch for the past year. is visit
ing in Worcester. Mass, for few weeks.
Anthony b. Perry has bought Fowler
Ford's place in Lower Cabot.
Meetings a,e held on Wednesday and
Friday evenings at the Congregational yes
try, commencing at 1886 o'clock to which all
are invited.
S Swerdfeger has sold his place on Main
street TO Henry Foster.
The board of civil authority at it's meet
ing last Saturday added two names to the
check list.
Thomas johnson has bought OF Miss NJ.
M. McDaniels, four and one-half acres of
land a. Lower Cabot, upon which ID locat.
ed the mineral spring which years ago was
80 celebrated for its medicinal and curative
properties aud was visited by large num-
hers Of invalids from this and adjoining
towns. Under its former Oh nership IL v as
allowed to go to destruction and TO lose iis
old time prestige, but Mr.. johnson an
nounces his intention to have it thoroughly
overhauled, piped and put into order. With
cess to it, this spring will be great accom-
mediation to the public and also TO those
who wish to use its water for medicinal
purposes.
Anthony Perry has purchased the Fowler
Ford place at Lower Cabot.
Mrs. Laura Perkins passed away Thurs
day, November /. Funeral services were
held Sunday at the residence OF James
Marsh, her brother, where she has made
her home OF late. Iulerment took place in
the village cemetery.
@. ID. Lance occupied the pulpit of the
Methodist church last Sunday evening. He
has been accorded q preachers license and
p -eached very creditable sermon for one
one starting into the work.
III. III. Foster has purchased the Swerd-
feger place which he has been occupying.
Miss Nellie williams was at home from
her school at Mortified over Sunday.
j. p. Lsmson, town superintendent of
schools, will take, at his own expense, the
scholars OF the town to Montpelier to visit
the Legislature on Wednesday November
a. Mr.. Lsmson takes a gre interest in
school work and the scholars.
Cabot should interest themselves in the
matter OF the electric road, just chartered,
from Newport TO Montpelier via Hardwick.
II possible forts should be put forth TO
have 1t pass through Cabot.
Fred Whittier has bought place in West
Burke and will move there at once.
The evenings of closing will probably be
changed from Monday and Friday to Tues
day and Friday on account OF the singing
school on Monday evenings.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1900-11-07
Plhtnneld.

Mrs. K. j. Colby and Miss Bertha Cham
berlin were elected delegates to the Wom-
ans Home Missionary meeting, held at st.
j hnsbury this week.
A few DAYS rally meeting will be held in
the Methodist church, beginning with
Tuesday evening Methodist preachers from
adjoining towns are to assist.
Mr.. and MS. Fed Cree have gone to
housekeeping In the Lupeen block.
Arch Bstchelder is in Chicago this week.
Horace Streeter of West Bolton and Os-
car Wheeler are trapping with good success.
A. N Batchelder has gone TO Boston this
week with carload Of potatoes.
Mrs. II. 8 Parks Is Ill with tonsilitis.
Nelson Hamel had a husking last week.
A social was held by Rebekah lodge on
Thursday.
James Wsrhurst will move to Calais this
week.
Save.m0ney on your thanksgiving table
linens at Homer Fits, Barre, Vt.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1900-11-07
DOMESTIC NEWS

NEW YORK, Nov. 3.-The Evening
World announces that the debts Of
Count Boni Castellane will be paid in
full by the Goulds at once. The scan
dali attending the claims amounting to
81 600 900 against the spendthrift hus-
band OF Countess Anna is to be stopped.
A lump SUN will be contributed by
George, Helen, Howard, Edwin and
Frank Gould to wipe out those de BITS,
as they consider the honor of the Gould
family is involved. Incidentally" the
World says, sit was elected that the
Gould millions have nearly doubled
since Jaw Gould's death, and Annals
share is nearly $18 100000, and her in
come nearer 100000 than 5000, 600,
as heretofore stated. The total value
of the Gould estate is now over $685.
600 000."
WASHINGTON, Nov, 3.-The annual
report OF W. S. Shellenberger, assistant
postmaster general, has been made
public. 1t shows that GU June, 30 last
the annual rate OF expenditures Tor in
land mail service was 800, 146 ,060, for
foreign service So OLA 528, total expen-
ditures S57, 100, 59S.
PARIS, Nov. ga Petit Partisan
telegram says that the Carlists III Spain
have won every engagement so far and
are now besegipg Puizcorda AM SEQ
deurgal in northern Catalonia.
PHILLIPPI, w. Va Nov. 3 "A ter
rible explosion occurred at The Berry
burg coal mine this morning in which
thirty-tw were killed outright and over
a hundred wounded.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1900-11-07
Brookheld.

Miss Jessie Durkee came home from
Barre last week.
Hiram Clark has moved his fsmily TO
North field.
Mrs. Lois Buck is slowly recovering from
her injury, but is yet unable to sit up.
The remains OF Mrs. Laura Bates, widow
OF the late Rev. Daniel Wild, were brought
here last Wednesday from Waterbury for
burial.
Last Thursday Mrs. Marcus Peck received
the sad news of the death of her brother,
owen Abbott, of Medford, Mass. He died
suddenly of heart trouble. Mrs. Peck
went, Friday evening, to Medford to attend
the funeral.
The circular conference OF Congregations
al churches will be held with the Second
Congregational church next Tuesday, Octo-
Der 10.
The deputies of the fourth district, Order
OF the Eastern Star, are TO visit Crescent
Chapter, No. 81, Thursday evening, Nov. 3.
1t is desired that all members be presen.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1900-11-07

MIS- Eta CloRston is visiting her grand
mother. Mrs. George Siiloway
Mr.. Kinsman, who has finished bis trade
at Mr.. Car bees, has secured situation as
cook in Logging camp this winter.
George Townsend was the guest OF his
grandmother Mrs. George SilIoway, on
Sunday.
T. A. HunkiDs and wife were called to
MOI wch on Saturday, to see Mrs. Hunkips'
mo, her, Mrs. Dolly Gitchel, who is very
sick agaiu
Mrs K. e Grant went to the hospital at
Hanover OIL Saturday, where she will have
a surgical operation performed.
Francis Porter WAS called to Bristol on
Friday TO attend the funeral Of one of his
sisters twin boys.
Mrs. William Porter is al Corinth Corn.
ers where she intends TO reside.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1900-11-07
East Brookheld.

Lyme Fsrnsworth OF Graniteville is
working for A. G. Hubbard.
M g. A. B. Smith returned to her home in
Mortified the first Of the week.
Mrs o. FL. Sprague and Mrs. j. M. Angel
visited relatives in Washington last week
Charles A. Bigelow returned to his HON Q
in Burlington the first of the week.
James Trask had the misfortune of losing
a horse last week.
Mr.. and Mrs George Goodwin OF East
Montpel or renewed cd acquaintance here
last week. They were residents here about
twenty years ago.
Miss Mabel Wheatley OF Northampton,
Mass, was in town on visit to relatives
last week.
G. II. Bigelow and wife and W. f. Met
calf and wife attended the Order OF the
Easter Star meeting at Nortbfield last week.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1900-11-07
West NewburY.

The sociable held at Mrs. Joseph Saw
yer's ON Friday evening under the auspices
OF the Ladies Aid Society, was quite well
attended.
The Christian Endeav Society recently
elected the following officers and commit
Miss Luthera M. Carleton; vice-preseent,
Miss Nettie e. Tucker; secretary and
treasurer, Dea. NJ. II. Randall; prayer
meeting ommittee, Dea M. H. Randall,
Mrs. j. Minard; Mrs. S S, Tucker; lookout
committee, Rev. G. A. Furness; Mrs. M. II.
Randall, Mrs. Harry Hoyt; music commit
tee, Mrs. Joseph Sawyer, A. A. Carleton,
Miss Nettie E. Tucker; social committee,
Mrs. Stevens, Mrs. g. A Furness, Miss
Edna futile; flower committee, Mrs. M. III.
Randall, Miss Nettie Tucker, Miss Luthers
M Carleton.
We are sorry to hear that Mr.. Wise Of
West Newbury, Mass, is not 80 well az in
the early summer. He has been obliged to
give up reading and wiring on account OF
his eyes being so sensitive to light. An eye
specialist from Boston has given him no en-
enlargement
Word has been received from "Uucle
Dudley" Carleton announcing his safe
rival at DesMones, Ia.
The harvest concert Of Sunday last was
quite well attended.
A commission service will be held at tie
town house next Sunday at 1870 P NJ.
Mr.. Daniels OF East Thetford, accomps-
MED by friend, has been visiting at s, S.
fuckers.
Work on the bridge near Mr.. Spears has
been completed,
A new boiler has arrived at the creamery.
Mrs. John Layton of North Thetford Wis.,
tied In town last week.
Do not forget the union harvest supper at
the town house next Friday evening.
Mrs Frank Putnam received a telegram
Sunday stating that her sisters husband of
Montpelier was not expected TO live. He
was not expected to live. He has been in
very critical condition for some time owing
to appendicitis. Some three weeks ago he
went to the hospital for an operation; but
from the first it was feared that 1t was too
late. Mrs. Putnam left on Monday for
MOntpeier.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1900-11-07
BUSINESS NOTICES.
How az" Breaks up Colds.

DR.. Humphreys famous Specific "Sev-
enty-seven" breaks mp a cold by restoring
the checked circulation known by chill or
chilly feeling, the first sign of cold, it
starts the blood coursing through the veins
and at once breaks Mp" the cold.
"77'' oc's directly upon the disease, with
out exciting disease or disorder in any other
part of the system.
'77' cures thoroughly; no bad after Of
fects; no stulfy head; no Oatsrrh; no sensi-
tive throat; no prOstration, vigor and
strength being ustanrd during the attack.
"Seventy seven" consists Of small vial
OF pleasant pellets; fits the vest pocket At
druggists DC Doctor book mailed free.
Humphreys Homeo. Medicine =, Cor.
william and John streets, New York.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1900-11-07
Waits River.

Alphonso Heath of Bradford has return.
ed to the home of II. A. Chase where he
will spend the winter
Oscar Eastman OF East Corinth was in
town Thursday on business.
Edwin A. Chase was in Bradford on We'd
nesday and Thursday.
Waits River and district No boys had q
ball game in Warren Curtis field Friday
afternoon. The score stood % to 10 in favor
of the village boys.
W. B. Hood is doing rushing business
at the cider mill.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1900-11-07
East w arren.

Mrs.Jsne Nichols who has been away from
town all summer returned to her home last
week.
Ruth Sargent has finished her labors in
Waitsfeld and will stay with Mrs. Jane
Nichols for few weeks.
Mrs. W. A. Averill and daughter, Laura,
spent portion o last week at the capitol
with Mr.. Averill.
day afternoon with Mrs. p. B. Daniels. All
are cordially invited.
Bernice Greenwood went to Randolph
last Saturday. where she has employment in
Bell Brothers store.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1900-11-07
SOdoIn

Mrs. Laura Davis OF Calais visited .
William Dailey's last week.
Mrs. Fidelis Daggett has not been as well
as usual OF later.
There was dance at Theodore Woods
on Friday night.
William Parker, who has been living on
the Peck farm for nearly three years, he's
purchased Mrs. Fannie Fosters farm in
East Montpelier.
Miss Alice Hill OF Barre is visiting t
William Kelley's.
Elmer Kelley has returned from Boston
where he has been employed during tie
past year
Elmer Kelley and his sister, Miss Lillian,
took bicycle trip to Worcester last week.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1900-11-07
South Duxburv.

Roy Kellogg has finished years work
for ii G. Ward and is going to work for
Jesse Wheeler.
Ben johnson has moved out Of the Bel
ding house and gone back to his former
home.
Catherine Wheeler was given surprise
last Monday evening by goodly number OF
her friends, 1t being her eighteenth birth
day. Cake and coffee were served and
presents given and good time reported.
Miss Glen Freeman has spent two weeks
time In visiting at South Wheelock and Bt.
Johnsbury. She will go to Lyndonville
next week to work for DE- Davis.
Mrs. Ezra Sherman and two children
spent last week with friends at Stowe.
Ernest Faraham is at work for Samuel
Somerville.
Charles Ingalls, Is in town.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ormri Bruce were in Mont
pelier on Thursday.
Miss q. Wheeler is at work for Mrs. #.
Chase in Waitsfeld.
Ernest Griffith Is to move into the mill
house in louisville.
The teacher in Dowsvlle is now boarding
with Mrs. G.. freeman.
Ellen Hall read the Sunday evening
pray or service.
The Ladies' Aid met with Mrs. George
freeman last Wednesday afternoon and
evening. Next Wednesday afternoon they
will meet with Mrs. Henry Parcher.
Mr.. L. Gran6eld is at work for II. O..
Ward in the Dowsvlle mill.
Mr.. Galigan will soon move to Moretown
and will work for IL. o. Ward.
The ladies afternoon prsyer-meeting will
be held with Mrs Guyette in Moretown on
Friday at half-past two.
Bart Sherman and sister, May, are visit
ing in Stowe.
Walter Turner attended the convention,
held at Barre last week.
East Montpelier.
Mr.. Felt is repairing his house at the Cen
ter.
e. A. Pierce of Moretown spent Sunday
! in town,
Mr.. and Mrs. Austin Cove visited in Barre
last week
George Goodwin and wife recently visit
ed Mr.. Goodwin's brother in Chelsea.
Thomas Brazier will sell bis young stock
at auction this week.
William Parker has purchased the old
Foster homestead of Mrs Fannie Foster.
Miss l. B. Dingwall, Mr. and Mrs. p. s.
Smith, Lou Sibley and Bert Pike went with
the excursionists to Boston.
T. S. Cummings and Timothy Davis are
sick. The social which was to have been
held at T. S. Cummings has been post
poned,
Charles Lilly was recently called to his
home in Calais by the illness of his father
who Is suffering from a stroke Of paralysis
Married, Oct 8, at East Montpelier by
| Rev Elizabeth Holt Goldthwaite of Felch
Vile, Prentis j. Kent of Worcester, Mass.
and Clara A. Vincent of East Montpelier.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1900-11-07
COMMISSIONERS NOTICE.
ESTATE OF CLARA ID. MArHER.

The undersigned, having been appointed " the
ngton commissioners receive, examine and adjust
all claims and demands of all persons agains the
estate of CLARA ID MATHEh, late OF Mont
pelierin saio District decreased and all claims eIhlb.
e0 ~ Offset thereto, hereby give notice that will
meet Tor the purposes aforesaid at the County
Clerks ONCE In the city Montp, er, in said Dis.
trict. on he ct day OF december aud lat day of May
next, from ten o'clock A. NJ, until four o'clock M.
each 4 said days and that slI mont from the Srd
day OF November, A. ID. 1900, Ia the tine limited
by sale tourt for said creditors to present their
claims 10 US for examination and allt W tnce
Dated at Montpelierthis Sd day of November, A.
D., 1900.
a., h NJ = rkkw Il SMILE Commissioners.