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House FURNISHING TEA.

The Ladies' Aid society Of the Ply
mouth Congregational church served
an excellent supper last cvening,which
was literally patronized. In addition a
large number of household articles
were disposed Of. Eight tables We're
spread and were presided over as fol-
lows:
Table No. Mrs. William Watkins,
Misses Agnes Joseph. Mary Watkins,
Jennie Watkins.
Table No. 2-MIrs. Thomas Evans. Mrs.
Morgan Daniels. Mrs. Conner Price.
Table No. 3-Mrs. Morgan Williams.
Mrs. David Harris. Mrs. William WILL
Jams, Mrs. Charles Pitcher.
Table No. AIRS a. L. Eynon, Mrs.
Mary Joseph, Misses Stella Evans, Mary
Jones. Martha Jones, Elizabeth Powell,
r. +. Roberts
Table No. Mrs. John II. Williams.
Mrs. f. James, Mrs. Arthur Williams.
Mrs. Sol Jones.
Table No. 6-Mrs. W. II. Burdick, Mrs.
Thomas II. Jones. Misses Cassie Hopkins,
Christine Christsen.
Table No. Mrs. John T. Jones. Mrs.
Evan +. Davis Misses Mary Morgan,
Jessie Lewis, Elizabeth Davis.
Table No. S-Mrs. Thomas +. James,
Mrs George F. Eynon, Misses Edith
Reese. Lydia Davis, Jennie Price, Mar
garet Evans, Jennie Reese.
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nesday evening to william Friend. The
ceremony took place in the branch Of
the Second Presbyterian church. the
Rev. James Hughes performing the
ceremony. Her younger sister, Miss
Bella Hazleton, acted as her brides
maid. John Mortimer acted as best
man. Flowers were very numerous.
The bride was presented with a great
many handsome presents. Their cousin
from Brooklyn. N. Y, came to attend
the wedding. Those who were enter
tained at the brides reception were
Misses Margaret McCracken. Ida Par
frey, Katie Jeffrey. Lizzie Jeffrey.
Ethel willard. Miss Hazelton,of Brook
lyn; Herbert Dewitt, william Hazel
ton. Mr.. and Mrs. Clark, Mr.. and Mrs.
Pringle. Mr.. and Mrs. Roe. Mr. and
Mrs. Hazleton, Mr.. and Mrs. Bruce, Mr..
and Mrs. T. Hazelton. jr., Mr.. and Mrs.
A. Hazelton and Mr.. and Mrs. T..
Hazelton, sr. Music was heard from
Miss Parfrey. and Mr.. Herbert Dewitt
had large phonograph. Mr.. Hazelton
also gave many pretty Scotch selec-
tions on the flute. Supper was served
after the bridal party returned.
In Nettletons hall last night the pre-
liminary steps were taken to organize
commandery of the knights of Malta.
An address explaining the objects of
the order was made by Grand Record
er Pearce, of Philadelphia. At later
date the commandery will be instituted.
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NCI}S OF NEWS.

st. Paurs German Evangelical Lu-
theran church on Prospect avenue
was last evening thronged to the doors
by the members and their numerous
friends to witness Il very interesting
entertainment which was given by the
Mems society. The programme. which
appeared i'm Yesterdays Tribune, was
well rendered and provided a very
pleasant evening for all. The affair
netted the society a handsome sum
which will be used for church pur-
poses.
The members of the William Connell
Hose company at their last meeting
decided to attend the entertainment
of the Minooka Hose company at St.
Joseph's hall on Monday evening.
The Junger Maennerchor will meet
in regular session at Germania hall to-
morrow afternoon. All members are
requested to be present and visitors
are also welcome
The gospel meeting for women Sun
day afternoon at 345 o'clock at South
Side Young Women's Christian associ-
alton rooms. 1927 Cedar avenue, will
be led by Miss Anna " Musselman,
secretary of North Scranton branch.
All women are invited.
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Mears' hail last evening was enjoyed
by a fair-sized audience. The per-
formancc will be repeated this after
noon and evening.
An infant child Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Harry Gale. OF North Main avenue.
was buried in wasiburn street ceme-
terry yesterday afternoon.
A young daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Daniel Pry. jr., Of Lincoln Heights,
was badly burned yesterday by lamp
exploding
William Henry. the infant child OF
Mr.. and Mrs. william Charles. of 1926
Washburn street, died yesterday.
Employees Of the Colliery Engineer
and Jonas Longs Sons held an enjoy
able masquerade last evening in the
vacant store room at Hyde Park ave-
nue. and Jackson street.
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DAYS DOlNGS IN
DUNMORE BOROUGH
MR.. THoRNE's REMARKS HAVE
MEASURED THE PUBLIC.
A ouietus Has Been Put Upon the
Rumors Regarding No. g and a
Boom for the Borough Is Promised.
Two Pleasant Social Events Last
Evening-Pleasant Surprise Party
rendered Mr.. and Mrs. 7. L. Col
lins--Tomorrow's services-0ther
Items Of Interest.

One of the pleasant incidents OF the
week. If not for years. to this bor-
ough has been the visit to this vicin-
ity of W. V. ). Thorne. of New York.
president of the Erie and Wyom-
Ing and Pennsylvania Coal company.
and president of the new Delaware
Valley and Kingston road. The result
Of the news which found access to the
public through the columns of The
Tribune Of yesterday following the in
terview Of a representative OF the
above and Mr.. Thorne. Is highly graf
flying to this borough. as the pros
poets Of its future Is SO full of pron1-
ise. The article was eagerly scanned
by the people, and all eyes and minds
were directed toward No. 8. where all
were wont to look for years past, and
with respect for those who had d.
rected it's affairs with success.
Many vicissitudes have been its lot.
changes have taken place. as is custo-
mary with all great interest, and COM
mon to arbitrary time. To those at
the helm directing it's affairs there cx-
lists upon all sides generous appre-
citation and unswerving devotion on
the part of those who have served un-
der the management in minor posi-
tions. and with that same zeal for the
varied interest at stake. No. has
been a hallowed spot to many by as
sociations and business relations
Success has followed the direction OF
affairs here from it's incipient stages.
and hence the vast interests repre-
scnted in the person of Mr.. Thorne
and his colleagues here on Wedne5-
day. Mr.. Thornes presence has been
a welcome factor in the welfare OF this
community. his words have restored
confidence in its people. and a quietus
has been put upon unfounded and un-
welcomed rumors concerning those
personally interested. The boom to
Dunmore is an ideal that all wish for.
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GENERAL NEWS NOTES.

The mothers meeting, which was
to have been held at No. 10 school
yesterday afternoon. was postponed
until next Friday. owing to the funeral
of Miss Aees' uncle, the late Sidney
Broadbent,
The funeral of Mr.. and Mrs. John
Judges child will occur at 23O o'clock
this afternoon from the house, bO7
Hampton street. The remains will be
inferred in the Cathedral cemetery.
DIR. Dean, the we'll known specialist.
delivered an address last evening at
the Young Women's Christian asso-
citation rooms on THE Care of the Ear,
Nose and Throat"
The |. r. c. club Of the Young
Wemen's Christian association. will
hold a social for mothers this evening.
All are cordially invited.
Mrs. a. r. Teel. Of South Lincoln
avenue; Mrs. Margaret Phillips. of
Washburn street, and Mrs. q. +. Van
Sickle, of Michigan. visited friends in
Carbondale on Thursday.
Quarterly meeting services wNl be
held in the Simpson Methodist Epis-
copal church tomorrow morning. Pre-
siding Elder Griffin will preach In the
evening.
Adjutant Yates will speak at the
Young Women's Christian association
rooms tomorrow afternoon.
Rev. ID. ID. Hopkins began a series
of lectures last evening on 1.-THE Period
Between the Old and New Testaments"
in the Welsh Baptist church.
George T.. Davis. the ex-theatrical
manager. will address the Young Peo-
pies union in the First Baptist church
tomorrow evening.
A mothers meeting will be held in
ivorite hall this afternoon at the w.
dustrial school.
The performance OF the Brownies in
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A SURPRISE PARTY.

A surprise party was rendered Mr..
and Mrs. II. s. Collins. of Walnut
street, Thursday evening. The even
ing was enjoyably spent in music and
dancing and many new games. Re-
freshments were served.
Those present were: Miss Teresa
Collins, Miss Bessie Mahon. Miss Maria
Kearney, Mss Nora Kennedy. Miss
Anna Flanery, Miss Della Collins, Miss
Bessie Kennedy. Miss Bertha Duffy,
Miss Anna Kearney. Miss Helen Duffy,
Miss Della Duffy. Miss Bessie McGurn.
Miss Alice Reilly. Miss Margaret
Feeny, Mrs McGrail. Mr. and Mrs,
Flanery. Mr.. and Mrs. Collins. Mcssrs.
T. Mahon, f. Drum, =. +. Condor,
Duryea: +. Judge. Duryea: j. ]. Con-
don, P. r. Condor, Pittston.
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wHEELMEN's MONTHLY DANCE.

w n II rSlbhr rsGN . NUN Il r1hI DAANSEs
There was a jolly crowd at the Elec-
trio City Wheelmen's monthly dance
Thursday evening and for several hours
the members and their lady friends en-
joyed many up-to-date dances to the
accompaniment of enhancing music
played by Mrs. Agnes Malott. Those
present were the following
Misses Elizabeth Heiser, Bessie Fraun-
fe1ker, Jennie Lewis. May Jones, Anna
Clark, Emma Williams. Anna Williams.
Margaret a. Williams, Dora Haag,
Anna Price. Jennie Price. Bertha Da.
Wis. Emma Wilson, Sadie Costlett.
Phoebe Englert, Grace Acker, Nellie
Fellows, Lillian Hagan. Mabel Christ,
Myrtle watres. Mabel Watres. Nellie
Phillips. Mr.. and Mrs. +. r. Hollister,
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. W. Bunnell.
Messrs. Gus Weinss, Robert Diehl,
George Daniels, John Davis. William
Morgan, Edward Morse, q. X. Relph,
John H. Thomas, Luther Thomas. Ed
ward Davis. John Thomas. William p.
Davis, David Owens. Charles LaBar,
Charles Bertine. Samuel McCracken.
Howard Williams, William Milens. H.
w. Spencer, Hayden Evans. William
c. Williams, Gus Eynon, Conrad Lotz.
Charles Storms, Frank Jones. Bert
James, c. NJ. Storm, q. A. Williams,
W, X. Hughes.
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NORTH SCRANTON NOTES.
Miss Carrie Evans Pleasantly Sur
prised - Two Funerals Today.
Other Notes and Personals.

Miss Carrie Evans was rendered a
surprise party at her home, Thursday
evening. by a number of her acquaint-
ances. Games, singing and dancing
helped to make the evening a most en-
joyable one. Refreshments were served
at a seasonable hour
Those present were Miss Harriet
Lloyd. Miss Alice Lewis. Miss Nellie
Iilston. Miss Jennie Jenkins. Miss
sarah Henry. Miss Lulu Simms. Miss
Amy Perry. Miss Anna Owens, Messrs.
Evan Thomas, Thomas Cullen, John
Mackey. Thomas Morse, Ray Wescott.
Clarence Morlett and Wade Rodham.
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EIGHTH ANNUAL DANCE.

Washington camp, No. $685. Patriotic
Order Sons of America, held their
eighth annual dance in Mears hall
Thursday evening. which was preceded
by an entertainment of much merit.
John s. Harris acted as chairman and
the following programme was rem
dered:
Lille Anthony; recitation. Bertha VIII.
liams; comic selections, NJ. J. Coyne;
selections by the Anthracite quartette;
monograph selections, Isaac Daniels:
recitation. Corinne Davis: violin solo.
George Breagle; recitation, Mildred
Anthony; vocal solo. Thomas Boston;
recitation, Thomas G. Evans.
The committee of arrangements in
cluded Thomas II. Davis, chairman; !;
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TWO SOCIAL EVENTS.

The members of St. Mary's council,
Young Mems Institute. conducted IL
most delightful affair In their rooms
last night. 1t was their annual pro-
grcssive euchre party and dance and
the members took advantage of the OPP
portunity to spend the hours of the
evening in these two fascinating pleas
urcS.
The members of Colonial council,
Daughters of America. held their reg
ular meeting last evening. and after
the routine of business social chat
took place and the evening developed
into one of pleasure.
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BUDGET OF BRIEFS.

The funeral of Jane, the little To-
year old daughter Of Mr., and Mrs. Pat
rick McHugh, of Oak street. who died
of scarlet fever Thursday, will be held
this afternoon at O'Clock. Interment
will be made in the Catholic ceme-
terry.
The members of the Paris Dancing
class conducted a very successful So
cial last night in the Independent
Order of odd Fellows hall. The social
was in the form of a grand country
dance, with a cake walk as the center
of interest.
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CHILDREN'S TEA PARTY.

About two hundred children, compris-
ing the infant department Of the jack
son Street Baptist Sunday school, were
given very enjoyable tea party at the
church Thursday afternoon. A very in
teresting programme was given. to
further the enjoyment of the children.
The participants were from among
their own number. A number of selec-
tions were also given on a phonograph,
which furnished a great deal of amuse-
ment for the little ones. After the en-
tertainment the children were served
with sandwiches. cake and coffee, and
each child was presented with a bag
Of candy.
The teachers Of the school waited on
the children and did all in their power
to make the day as pleasant as pos
sible In this they succeeded very we'll,
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EVENT AMONG HEPTAsoPHs.
Meeting Held of Associated Con-
claves of N. E. Pennsylvania.

An important event in local Hepta-
sophs circles took place last night when
a meeting was held Of the Associated
Conclaves Of Northeastern Pennsyl-
vania at the hall of Scranton con-
clave, No. III Wyoming avenue. Eigh-
teen conclaves were represented, mem
bers being present from all over Lu-
zerne and Lackawanna counties.
William Corless was chairman of the
meeting and j. $. Miller, secretary.
The session was an important one and
very large amount of business was
transacted. From now on these meet
ings will be held bi-monthly, the pri-
mary object being to promote interest
in the association and it's work.
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MARTHA WASHINGTON TEA.

At the First Welsh Congregational
church Thursday evening 6 Martha
Washington tea was given by .he Ladies'
Aid society, the members OF which were
costumed especially for the occasion.
The supper was prepared by Mrs.
James Moses, Mrs. William jenkins,
Mrs Evan Anthony, Mrs. James HaN-
ris, Mrs. James RAYMOND. Mrs. John
Edwards and Mrs. Henry Lawrence.
The tables We're in charge of Mrs.
Frank August. Mrs. Evan Evans, Mrs.
Thomas Williams. Mrs. Thomas Rich
ards, Mrs. William Evans and they
We're assisted by Mattresses Amy Rey-
nolds. Blodwen jenkins and Cassie
Evans.
Mrs. John Davis and Mrs. Daniel
James were in charge of the apron
booth and Mrs. David Morgans and
Mrs. Edward Farr the door committee.
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FUNERAL OF MRS. BARRETT.

From her late home. 526 Beech street,
the funeral of Mrs. Mary Barrett took
place yesterday morning. For hours
previous to the hour for the funeral
the house was thronged with the nu
merous friends of the deceased, who
came tn pay the last sad respects to
their departed friend.
AT o'clock the casket was closed
and the funeral cortege moved to St.
Johns church, where a requiem mass
was celebrated. Rev. NJ. j. Fleming
was celebrant of the mass and also
preached an eloquent funeral sermon.
At the conclusion of the church SER
vices the funeral procession moved to
the Dunmpre Catholic cemetery, where
interment was made.
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FUNERALS TO-DAY.

The funeral of Thomas BurGe. who
died Thursday afternoon, will be held
this afternoon from the home of Abra-
ham Jones, of Arthur street. Inter-
ment will be made in Dunmore ceme-
terry.
The funeral of Carrie May Call will
take place tomorrow morning at $50
O'Clock from the home of her parents.
Mr.. and Mrs. Aaron II. Call, No. I
Company street Services at the Court
street Methodist Episcopal church.
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OBITUARY

Thomas Burge. one of the old settlers,
and a highly respected citizen Of Dun
more. died at the home on Arthur ave-
nue., Thursday morning. the immediate
cause of his death being heart failure.
lie was 60 years of age, and had spent
II large period Of that time AS resident
in that borough. The funeral arrange
ments have been completed and will be
held this afternoon at 2 o'clock, with
services at the home. Interment will be
made in the Dunmore cemetery.
William Dolan. of 1915 Stone avenue
eyed Is years. died yesterday at his
home. as the result of an attack If
pneumonia. He is survived by his mother
and the following brothers and sisters:
John, Thomas, Joseph, Isabella, Ellen.
Kate, Anrie and Mary The funeral an
pouncement will appear later
Mrs. Susanna Rrust, of S17 Taylor ave-
nue., Petersburg, died Thursday morning
Of heart failure. She was 81 years OF
age and Is survived by three sons
Frank, Albert and George Brust, all OF
this city. The funeral will take place
Sunday afternoon at 2 p. m. from the
residence.
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FIRST ANNIVERSARY.

Last evening the first anniversary Of
the opening of the rooms was held at
the Young Womens Christian associa-
tion rooms. SAbout 125 persons called
at the rooms during the evening. Miss
Musselman. the secretary, received the
guests. Games We're played by the
young people and musical programme
was rendered.
Dainty viands We're served to the
guests
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wARREN-LAIsTER NUPTIALs.

John Warren and Miss Jennie Laist-
er, both of West Scranton, were united
in marriage Wednesday evening at the
parsonage of the Hampton Street
Methodist Episcopal church by Rev.
James Benninger. William Stumm
acted as groomsman and Miss Anna
Laister. sister Of the bride, was the
bridesmaid.
The young couple have a host OF
friends, who wish them success in their
married life. They will go to house,
keeping Immediately in a neatly fur.
nished home on Dodge avenue, Belle.
ylp.
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FUNERAL OF A CHILD.

Services over the remains Of Ruth,
the young child of Mr.. and Mrs. Evan
Davis were held at the parents home.
on South Main avenue. Thursday after
noon The officiating clergymen were
Rev. David Jones, of the First Welsh
Congregational church. and Rev. d. d.
Hopkins, of the First Baptist church.
The pall-bearers were May Williams,
Alice Phillips. Minnie Nor gan and Min
ME Jones. Jennie Reynolds. Mabel
RoXberg, Cora Reynolds. Jennie Evans,
Ruth Thomas and Annie Davis were
the flower bearers. Interment was made
in the Washburn street cemetery.
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FUNERAL OF MR.. BRoADBENT.
Services Were Conducted at st.
Luke's Episcopal Church.

These was a large attendance of
relatives and friends yesterday at the
funeral of Sidney Broadbent from his
late residence on Washington avenue.
For an hour before the time for the
funeral hundreds called at the resi-
dence To pay their last tribute of res
spect. At 2.30 the remains were taken
to ST. Luke,s church, on Wyoming
avenue, were services We're conducted
by the Rev. Rogers Israel, after which
interment was made in Dunmore ceme-
terry, The pall-bearers were: George
l.. Dickson. j. =. Dickson, w. II. Per-
kins, Townsend Poore, w. p. Culver.
Alexander Simpson. Joseph Sando.
George Connor, William whitaker and
John Woodhouse. - 4:
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EAGLE TOURIST CLUB DANCE.

The first of o series of socials to he
given by the Eagle Tourist club was
held in st. David's hall Thursday even
ing and was attended by many young
people. Miss Sadie Noon, of North
Scranton. furnished the music.
The committee was composed of John
White. Martin Keegan. William Con-
way, Peter McDonough. Frank Need
ham. William Brogan. Michael Gerrity
and John Golden.
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TWO FUNERALS YESTERDAY.

Services over the remains Of the late
Mrs. Effie Cramer were held in the
Simpson Methodist Episcopal church
at 2 o'clock yesterday afternoon and
were conducted by the pastor. Rev.
J. B. Sweet The members of Hia-
watha council, Daughters OF Pocahon-
tas. were in attendance. Interment
was made in the Washburn street
cemetery. 80 '.'"
The funeral Of the late owen Davis
occurred yesterday afternoon from the
house, 1106 Jackson street. Rev. ]. z.
Moffat officiated. Burial was made in
the Washburn street cemetery.
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for nearly every child left the church
smiling. This IL the second time that
q party was given for the scholars. and
1t is the intention Of the superintend.
ent Of the infant department to give
one every year. IL circumstances per.
nit,
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Pea Coal $l.25 n Ton Delivered
to South Side. central city and centra,
Hyde Park. Address orders to ]. r.
Sharkey. 1914 Cedar ave. Phone 66S3.
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John S. Harris, Frank Eynon, Elmer
Stover. Lewis l.. storm. Thomas
James, John Wagner and +. +. Knapp.
Gilpin observer., 1900-05-31
VIII Build Line Jointly,

New York, May 2s.-Aldacc +. Walk
er, chairman Of the Atchison. Topeka
x Santa Fc board, says the Carson Il
Corolardo cutoff mentioned in Salt
Lake dispatches in connection with G.
II. IIuntington's visit to that city will
be built and operated Jointly by the
Southern Pacific and the Atchison.
Mr.. Walker said:
"Thc formation of the company re-
ferrcd to has been alleged In the west
ern press to indicate the existence of a
deal between the Southern Pacific and
the Atchlson in respect to California
traffic generally. but II means nothing
of the kind beyond the wcll-known fs.''
that the management of both systems
opposes unnecessary railrond cOnstruc-
tion, and believes that when one line
can be utilized by both companies, that
course Is preferable TO the building OF
parallel lines"