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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-12-06
FIFTY DOLLARS IN GOLD.
This and Other Prizes Are offered
for Mitchell Fair Patrons.

A number of the stores in this city
are displaying various prizes to be
offered in connection with the Mitchell
Hose company's fair. The committen ,
have decided to give prize of $50 in
gold, to be CHANGED off, and they have
also decided to reward those who will
work in selling tickets for the draw
ing. The fair will commence on Dec.
II and will continue for one week. 1t
will be held in Watts hall. A gold
watch will be given to the person SELL
ing the largest number of tickets on
the pile of gold. This timepiece is on
exhibition in the window of Jeweler
Frank Burr Another prize will be
given to the person making the next
highest number of sales. This reward,
a diamond ring, scintillates in Jeweler
Cameron's window, and the third
prize. a slk-cOvered umbrella, can be
seen in the window of a. S. Lewsley's.
The drawing for the gold will take
place on Saturday, Dec. %, at the
wind-up of the fair. c. S. Alexander
has the tickets on sale.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-12-06
THE MORAN FAM1LY{l&A1N.
Their Troubles Again Take UP a
Large Part of Justice Lynch's

L
Large Part Of Justice Lynchs
Time.
Justice of the Peace Dan Lynch has
peculiarly fertile legal section or
this city to govern. The part OF town
named Simpson Is prolific of court
cases. The Moran family of late have
occupied considerable Of his Honor's
time. A short time ago n Mrs. Moran
had her husbands sister. Mrs. Iando,
arrested on the charge OF threatening
her and using epithets not found Ill
Sunday school books. Now Mrs. MO-
ran has turned her attentions to her
husband, He was arrested at her
instance and put under bail charged
with threatening her and displaying
firearms.
1t is a mixed-up family quarrel. 1t
originated when Nellie Maxwell mar
ried Moran. His family objected with
great vigor to the match and refused
to receive Nellie into their hearts as
one of their kindred. Their griev-
ance was that she was "stuck-up
and too "high and mighty" for them.
For a time William refused to listen
to the family chorus to leave her and
remain true to his pretty little bride.
About two weeks ago Mrs. William
had her slster-inlaw put under bonds
because she was too vigorous In her
denunciation of her.
But William has at last fallen VIC
tim to his sisters entreaties. combined
with the other members of his KIN,
and he left his wife. Now he has
more trouble, for Justice Lynch i'm
posed a bail bond on him to appear
at court. Some one of the Judges Iii
Scranton will have his fill of the case
IL 1t comes to trial there.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-12-06
MOOSIC.

Mrs. Albert Harris. of Elmira. y. Y,
Is visiting at the home of her parents,
Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Price, of Brook
street.
Miss Margaret Griffiths is III at her
home.
Examinations We're held in Professor
Osborne's room yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Won Wagner, of New
York state, are visiting at the home
Of Emmett Brodhead.
Mr., Charles Kethline Is visiting her
sister Mrs. L. F. Price.
Instead of the death of l.. A. How
ard, which was announced in yestei-
days paper, it was his daughter, Lii
liam, of Binghamton, n. Y.
The Young Peoples Society Christian
Endeavor and choir of the Presby.er-
ian church held their regular business
meeting at the home of w. c. Monte
last evening, After the business ses-
sion, a social time was enjoyed, and
refreshments served
The Epworth League business meet
ing of the Methodist Episcopal church
was held Tuesday evening at the home
of Miss Libbie Schoonover, of Dymond
Park.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-12-06
TURNPIKE MIDDLE
MAY BE SETTLED
Company Will Deed All Rights on
Market Street to City if Pave
Is Put Down.

There seems at last to be q way
out of the Abingdon turnpike muddle
and Il. way which will be satisfactory
to both parties concerned, namely, the
city of Scranton and the Abingdon
Turnpike company.
The matter is expected to come to
a head at to-night's meeting of coun-
ellis when u communication will be read
from City Solicitor Nosburg, advising
that a joint committee he appointed
to act in conjunction with the mayor
in effecting settlement with tn
turnpike company.
The terms of this settlement are
to be the deciding by the turnpike
company of all it's rights to all that
portion of West Market street which
the city will agree to pave. This
proposition was submitted to several
city officials several months ago, by
the turnpike company hut was never
brought to the attention of councils.
City Solicitor Fosburg appeared be-
fore the attorney general on Monday
and argued in favor of the city's de-
mand that the charter of the Northern
Boulevard company be repealed. At
torney w. w. Watson appeared for
the company and whether or not the
city solicitor realized that the case
was dead against the city is NOT
known, hut one thing is certain, and
that is that such Il communication as
the one above referred to will be
sent to councils tonight.
The advantages of settling the con-
h,oversy on this basis can be readily
seen. The pavement can he put down
at the expense of the abuttlng prop
erty owners providing a three fourths
vote of councils can be secured: the
expense of repairing the street every
year would be saved and the endless
amount of litigation arising out of the
matter would be averted for all time.
The Scranton Railway company
some three wears ago secured "A fran
chise from the city to run it's tracks
out West Market street but the turn
nike company, which controls this
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-12-06
REPORT OF VIEWERS SET ASIDE.
Judge Edwards Opinion in Carbon
dale Township Road Case,

In the matter of public road In
Carbondale township, Judge Edwards
; Tuesday handed down the following
opinion on II rule TO open final contir-
nation
The whole proceedings in connection with this
road are very unsatisfactory. The report itself
is not As clear and intellgbe as it should be
II some OF the testimony is TO he believed il
would seem difficult to lay out a road causing
more Inconvenience to the people interested Il
will noticed, also, that terminus of the
road is indefinite. II is quest tionablc wllcthe
or not the terminus described in the petition
exists in fact
We therefore feel disposed TO exercise the pow
or vested IN lis TO open final confirmation. Tho
final confirmation OF the Viewers report is
opened and the report itself is set aside. On ac,
count Of the difficulty with the terminus referred
to we suggest That proceedings he commenced tie
novo.
The report oi the committee will doubtless he
iayorahly considered
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-12-06
WIFE TOOK CHARGE OF BODY.
Carroll's Remains Removed to Home
of His Sister-in-Law.

The Wife of John Carroll, who was
killed on the Delaware and Hudson
railroad tracks early Tuesday morn
ing, arrived in the city that evening
from Franklin Furnace, n. j.. and took
charge of the hody, removing II to the
home of her sister, Mrs. John Clifford,
of Meade avenue, where he had been
staying.
Carroll, it appears left Franklin Fur
mace several weeks ago and coming to
this city, where he formerly resided.
secured position as machnist. 1t is
said he intended to send for his wife in
a week OF two. She denies that she
was in destitute circumstances,
1t would appear that Carroll was on
his way home from the central city
when he was struck by train. Coro-
ner Roberts viewed the remains yester-
day and decided that an inquest was
unnecessary.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-12-06
Remember the PlaCe==GuernSeV Hall
3l4 Washington Avenue, Scranton Pa
j. w. GUERNSEY, PROPRIETOR

and reorganized the Bookkeepers' club.
which was last year formed. The meet
ing was a very enthusiastic one, and
the outlook for this years association
seems to be a very bright one.
1t will be partly of a social nature,
and monthly entertainments will be
given. The club will occupy suite of
rooms in the new Young Mems Chris
tian association building, when that
structure is completed
The following officers We're unani-
mously elected: President. d. w. Wag-
ner: vice-president. James Smith: sec
retarytreasurer. b. r. Laudig. The
club will meet every first and third
Tuesday of each month. All bookkeep-
ers who have not yet connected them
selves with the association are cor
daily invited to join. Application for
membership can be made by addressing
the BOokkeepers club.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-12-06

the class has engaged Lawrence's or
chestra.
The Boys brigade, of Blakely, under
the direction of Drillmaster John Boil
ton. Ia making rapid progress. There
In at present an enrolment Of ninety
boys.
Mrs l.. S. Amer, of East Mauch
Chunk, is spending few weeks with
her daughter, Mrs. II. b. Bush, Of
Iackawanna street
Miss Maud Thomas. Of Blakely, has
accepted q position in Atherton's cash
store.
The many friends of Mrs. Spencer
wife Of Rev. David Spencer. d. D.. will
be pleased to learn that she is recover
ing from her recent Illness
Mrs. Henry Spencer. of Greenfield.
who has been the guest of MIR. and
Mrs. John Powell, of Susquehanna
street, returned home yesterday.
Mrs Elmer Dakin, of Gravity street,
is Ill with the grip.
Mrs. Louis Blockberger spent yester-
day with South Scranton relatives.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-12-06
A New "Shufieboard."

The Young Mems union has added
another attraction for it's members,
making the list now a long one. The
new feature is Switchboard. The
game comes from Germany. 1t consists
of a long board. with brass disks. The
board is covered with sand, the discs
are propelled by twirl Of the fingers.
and at certain marks in the opposite
end from the players the disks remain
ing on are counted. 1t is a fascinatin
pastime and should be we'll patronized
these long winter evenings. 1t Is a
variation of IA game played on ocean
steamships to while away the time
from shore to shore.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-12-06
OLYpHANT.

The members of the Blakely Baptist
church Initial society, whose surnames
begin with the letters G and II, will
conduct supper in the church social
room next Tuesday evening. A delect-
able menu will be served between the
hours Of and 8 o'clock. The price Of
the supper Will be twenty-five cents.
Both the school hoard and council
will hold sessions Monday night,
The Juvenis Dancing class will meet
tonight in Mahon's hall. Mrs. Agnes
NJ. Malott, of Scranton, will preside at
the piano. For their Christmas social
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-12-06
THE IDEALS COMING.
Including Howson's Twentieth Gen.
tury Band and Orchestra.

John A. Hemmelein's big company.
THE IDEALS" headed by the popular
comedienne, Miss Beatrice Earle. and
including Howson's Twentieth Century
band and orchestra will be the at
traction at the Grand all of next week,
when it's patrons will have an oppor-
tunity of witnessing a series of high
class productions.
For the opening play on Monday
night the company present THE Lost
Paradise" which has not been seen
here for good many years and which
is undoubtedly one of the best pro-
ductions of it's kind ever attempted. 1t
is given in correct and elaborate
manner. all the necessary scenery, in
cluding the setting for the famous mill
scene being carried. Something far
superior to the customary repertoire
offerings is promised.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-12-06
The Semi-Centennial.

A meeting of the executive commit-
of the Semi-Certennial Celebration
association was held on Tuesday eve
ming in the Office of j. J. O'Neill. The
committee had an extended discus
sion relative to the proposed demon-
stration. The secretary submitted
programmes, pamphlets, invitations,
and other matters he had received
from various places for similar Oc-
casions.
The question of finances was bought
up. and it was the opinion that work
in this direction should begin at once.
The committee will meet again on Fri
day evening.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-12-06
THE TRINITY GUILDS FAIR.
The Stormy Weather Still a Handi-
cap. but Attendance Large.

The ladies of the Trinity Guild had
successful day yesterday at their
national apron sale. The wintry wea
ther undoubtedly kept many intend
ing purchasers away. There was a
good attendance all the afternoon and
evening, and some of the booths
showed noticeable gaps in their dis
plays, caused by the sales. The feir
will again be opened this afternoon
and evening.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-12-06
A New Orchestra.

Carbondale's musical circles have
been, enlarged by the organiza tion of
asileW orchestra. composed of some of
The city's best known musicians. The
orchestra expects In short time, at
ter it has rehearsed properly, to offer
it's services to the public. II "compe-
tition is the life of trade" Carbondale
ought to have some good music this
winter The members of the new Or
SANITATION are: George r. Creveling,
Joe bly,, q. w, bly,, John Hallstead,
Mrs. John Hallstead, George C. Bulgin
and Theodore Sper.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-12-06
pECKVILLE.

The concert that was to have been
given in the Presbyterian church to-
morrow evening has been postponed
until next Wednesday evening, Dec.
~.
The musicale to be given by the
Young Peoples society of the Presby-
terian church will take place Wednes-
day evening, December IL, instead of
December 7, as previously announced. .
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-12-06
Signs of Christmas.

Two train loads of Christmas trees,
which passed through Carbondale yes
terday. enroute for the city markets.
logged the minds of the railroaders and
others who saw them regarding the
rapid approach of Christmas. Rail-
readers say that many more trees are
being shipped this year than any pre-
NiOuS season.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-12-06
To Smoke.

Federal union No. 1904 is arranging
for smoker to be held in the near
future This is one of the strongest
unions in the city and is composed of
the members of the different building
trades. 1t has had several smokers and
all proved to be very enjoyable events
The contractors will also be invited
to partake of the pleasure Of the good
HaVanaS.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-12-06
Looking for a Site.

j. Waisben and f. l.. Bennett. two
New York men, We're guests at the
Hotel Harrison yesterday. Their busi-
ness in town was to look over the
field prior to establishing a large glove
store here. They surveyed several
vacant stores in the central portion of
the city and secured terms. If they
decide to locate here they will carry
a line of gloves only. They will prob
ably decide whether or not to venture
their money in such an enterprise in
a day or so
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-12-06
CARBONDALE
DEPARTMENT

ment committee prepared a choice pro-
gramme for the evening. and 1t was
thoroughly enjoyed. rhe excellent
gathering was delighted with the fol-
lowing selections. Piano solo, Bon
ME Doom" J. Franklin Crowell: vacol
solo, RMS w. Fl. Alexander: recita-
tion. Master Harry Dennis: lither solo.
j. Franklin Crowell; vocal solo. Mrs.
Gwendolin Evans. piano duet. Misses
I.ottie and Fannie Pughano; recita-
tion, Miss Eleanor Jones: duet. Man
dolin and guitar Messrs. Elbrecht and
Giles vocal solo, Mrs. Gwendolln
Evans: vocal solo, Hubert r.. Clark.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-12-06
To Work in PHILADELPHIA.

Theo. Morgan has gone to Philadel-
phia, where he has secured good
situation. Mr.. Morgan has held sever
al good positions with ability, and be.
ing a young man of unusual energy.
will no doubt forge rapidly ahead in
the Quaker city. He was very popu-
lar, socially, here, and the best wishes
of large circle of friends will ac-
company him to his new home.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-12-06
A Terpsichorean Event.

"Oskey! Wa! Wal Attend the In
dian dance of the C. c. l. foot ball
team" is the inscription which attracts
the attention all over the city. The
dance will be held Friday evening, De-
cember IA, in the Burke building and
as the athletic pigskir chasers are all
real good fellows socially, there will no
doubt be large attendance. 1t is said
some novel features will be introduced
to make the affair one of exceptional
interest,"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-12-06
Funeral of Mrs. Mannion

The funeral of the late Mrs. Patrick
Mannion was held Yesterday morning
at st. Rose church. The Rev, Father
Dixon otiiciated at the requiem mass.
The pall-bearers We're John Kearney,
Alex. Mcdonald, BARLEY Rurke, Jas.
i. Martin, John McAndrew and p.
Killker, Interment was made In st.
Rose cemetery
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-12-06
Progressing at the New Breaker.

At the new breaker of the Fall Brook
Coal company at the Falls work is
progressing very favorably. Messrs.
Giles & Loveland are now turning out
from fifteen to twenty tons daily, which
is tirst-rate for beginning. 1t is whis-
pered about that they have struck a
nine-foot vein of coal, but they are
very reticent about discussing it.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-12-06
A Peculiar Accident.

John Lee. a motorman on the Trac-
tion road. met with a peculiar accident
on Tuesday evening on his run from
this city to Peckville. On going down
the grade on Brooklyn street. the
brake was on tight. When he kicked
the latch off the brake swung around
too fast to be handled and forced
the handle out of Fees hand. On
the next revolution the handle struck
Fee on the left arm near the elbow
slightly injuring it.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-12-06
BARRIERS to Organize.

The BARRIERS of the city have all
received n call to meet at r. Niesens
barber shop on Salem avenue, tonight
at 0 o'clock To organize a union. Un-
questionably this contemplated move
will be made, thus adding one more
trades union to the long list already
in existence in the city,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-12-06
Krause's Headache Capsules

are unlike anything prepared in Amer-
ica. They were first prescribed by DR..
Krause, Germany's famous court ply
sician. long before antipyrine was dis
covered and are almost marvellous, so
speedily do they cure the most distress
ing cases. Price 25c. Sold by Matthew
Bros. ~
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-12-06
Mine Laborer Hurt.

A Hungarian laborer, employed at
the Northwest mines, was hurt yester-
day by a fall of coal on which he was
working. He was painfully but not
necessarily seriously, injured about the
legs, and was conveyed to his home In
SIMPSON
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-12-06
Meeting Tonight.

George II. Randolph Camp, No. 19t
sons of Veterans.
Division No, 3, Ancient Order of
Hibernians.
United Mine Workers, No 81.
Branch No. II, l.. G. B. A.
Local Council, No. 1856, Retail Clerks
Union.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-12-06
The Amity Club to Entertain.

The Amity club of this city, will
give a social on Thursday evening,
Dec. 1S, in Burke's hall. The music
will be furnished by Miss Kate Rear
don, of Scranton. The boys are maxi
ing great preparations for the event.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-12-06
A succ sssful Beginning.

The Young Peoples Social society,
of the First congregational church,
held their first entertainment lasr
evening for the benefit of the church
Improvement fund. The entertain
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-12-06
TEACHERS LOCAL INSTITUTE.
It Will Be Held at Priceburg on
Saturday.

The first local institute of the teach
ers of the Third district will be held
al Priceburg school, No. 2, Saturday,
Dec. s. AT l.S0 p. m. The programme
will be as follows:
True Manhood" ,.,,... Prot. August olendi,k 4
What Shall Our Boys Be-" ",..Ploi. Daniel krse
elementary topography" .,... Supt. H. ID. Boyard
Recitation ..........,,,...,.Miss Anna Buckland
Prof. T. q. Osborne
Duties Of Patrons 10 schools"
William II. Morgan
Recitation .,...,,..,..........Mi Miss Agnes Reyels
English Composition ,,....,...supt, j. C. Taylor
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-12-06
AT THE YOUNG MEMS UNION.
The Chautauqua Circle Postponed Its
webster" Night to Friday.

webster" Night to Friday.
1t rained so hard on Tuesday night
that but a few of the bravest of the
members of the Chautauqua annex of
the Young Mems union ventured out.
There was to have been an evening of
literary and social features, and num-
ber of papers had been prepared bear
ing on the life and manners of Daniel
Webster. but the meeting was not held.
However, in order that they be not
wasted, it was decided to hold the
meeting on Friday night. The same
programme, including music, will be
rendered on that evening.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-12-06
To Cure a Gold in One Day

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tab
let's. All druggists refund the money
II II fails to cure. f. w. Groves sig
nature Is on each box. zoe. ~
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-12-06
REoRGANIzED THE CLUB.
Meeting Was Held of the Bookkeep
ers' Association.

A large number of the city bookkeep-
ers met Friday in Guernsey hal
Connecticut western news., 1900-12-20
PRESIDENTIAL LIGHTNING.
Storms Prank Nerved . Young Law
 Student to Bet and He Won.

Storms Prank Nerved . Young Law
 Student to Bet and He Won.
 "The lightning caused me to bet on tue presidential election in 1S60," said Wall street man, "and I won.
 "I'm not more superstitious than the average individual" continued the man, although my act would indicate the contrary. 1 was young man In a law office in a Kentucky town. My preceptor had pasted over his desk poster containing the portraits of all of the candidates, Lincoln and Hamlin, Breckinridge and Lane, Douglas and Johnson and Bell and Everett. The poster contained the platforms of the various parties. There was some un- certainty in that campaign. My pre- ceptor was an enthusiastic Douglas man and wanted to bet all he had on his candidate. It was my first expert ence In a presidential campaign, and l had fool notion that Bell and Everett would be elected. I had never made a money bet, but was aching to take up my Blackstonian preceptor, although lacked nerve.
 "One day there was a thunderstorm. The lightning loosened a number of things in the town, the building in which I was a law student being one. In one of its pranks the lightning cut in the wall on which that political poster was posted. The result was that the upper part of the poster hung down from the wall. covering up all the can didates save Lincoln and Hamlin. De spite my sympathies for Bell and Ever cit imagined I saw in this condition of the poster the result of that election, and few days later when the Doug las enthusiast talked on his upper notes and offered to bet $25 even on his man took him up. He was very much astonished to think would bet on Lin coin and Hamlin. He said was a young ass and other things and that he would bet with me to teach me les son. After the election he asked me how I came to take the chance, for there were few Lincoln votes In the town. When I told him the source of my tip, he grew serious.
 "'You have won your first bet on a presidential election he said, but re member. young man, lightning never strikes in the same place twice.
 But 1t did in this case. Lincoln was reelected" New York Sun.