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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-05-19

mony a reception was held at the home
of the brides parents on Prospect ave-
nue..
The funeral of David Donahue. who
died at Sparrow Point, Nd, last Sun
day. was held yesterday morning, with
mass at st. Peters catnedral.
Thomas McGraw is here on fur
Tough, at his home on Crown avenue.
He is a member of the Fourth United
States artillery.
William Semple and daughter, of
Uniondale, and Mrs. Charles Plath. of
Carbondale, who for the past few days
have been the guests of Mrs. Thomas
Mannion, of Elm street, have returned
home.
Little Agnes Bierwirth, of CIT Cedar
avenue, was the victim Thursday of a
female bicyclist who worked clever
game on the child, as a result of which
she now possesses a valuable diamond
ring belonging to Agnes. She met the
little girl on Pittston avenue, engaged
her in conversation, and asked the child
for the ring, so that she could examine
1t. She then started to walk with her
toward her home, and after going a
short distance, mounted her wheel and
said she would ride to the house. She
has not yet arrived, nor has the ring,
which is Of solid gold with a diamond
and two turquoises. The bicyclist is of
medium height, and has profusion of
jewelry on her person.
The Gospel meeting for women at
the South Side Young Women's Chris
tian association rooms, 1921 Cedar
avenue, Sunday afternoon at 345
o'clock will be OF special interest and
Mrs. Henry Hess will speak. All wo-
men and girls are invited.
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PLEASANTLY SURPRISED.

Mr.. and Mrs. John Wolfe, of North
Main avenue, were pleasantly surpris-
ed Thursday evening by a number of
friends, who assembled at their home
and rendered them a party. Variou
games and music We're INDUCED in,
and good time in general had by
those present. At a seasonable hour
refreshments We're served.
The guests were: Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank Sutton, Mr.. and Mrs. Bernard
Davis, Mr.. and Mrs. Pierce, Mr.. and
Mrs. Frank White, L. G. Benjamin,
Misses Blanche White. Ruth Benja-
min, Elizabeth Stoft, Lou Hughes.
Name Beers, Minnie Stoft, Grace
Wolfe, Messrs. Charles Davis, Hall
Beers, Oscar Wolfe and Rufus Wolf.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-05-19
BITTEN BY A DOG.

James, the fifteen-year-old son of
Hubert McManama, of Twenty-second
street, was bitten by a dog last even
ing about o'clock while returning to
his home by way of Grant avenue.
While passing the premises of a man
named Benz, the boy was frightened
by the dog and when he attempted to
run away the animal sprang at him,
sinking his teeth deep into the boys
flesh.
Complaint was made Immediately to
Lieutenant Williams, to whom the
boys wounds were displayed, and the
father requested that the dog be shot.
The boy was afterwards taken to a
physician, who cauterized the wound.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-05-19
OBITUARY.

John Goldsmith, a brother Of Morris Gold.
smith. Of this city, died yesterday morning in
NilkesBsrre. He was rs years of age, and had
a large number OF friends in this city. He lived
here some time ago, but during the greater part
Of his life in this country has lived in Homes.
dale and WikssBsre, where he was very well
known, and possessed host OF friends For
some time past he has been ailing, being troubled
with asthma. He died at the home Of l. r.
Blattncr, Of River street, Wilkes Barre, and the
funeral will take place from there at 0 O'Clock
tomorrow morning, services being held at the
house and the body then taken for interment to
Honesdsle, where the remains Of his wife were
hurled. The train will leave Wilkes.Barre at
1910 o'clock and at Carbondale, a special cat
will be taken TO Honesdale Besides Morris
Goldsmith, Of this city Mr.. Goldsmith Is sur.
vived by Mrs. WeismaD, Of Wilkes. Barre, and
brother in Europe. He was possessed OF a kindly,
happy nature and his death will be regretted
by all who knew him.
Mrs Mary Evans, wife OF Henry Evans, died
last Wednesday at her home in Dickson City,
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ANOTHER WELSH BARD DEAD.

ANOTHER WELSH BARD DEAD.
After a short Illness David Jones,
known among the Welsh bards as
"Dewi Ogle," breathed his last at the
home of his daughter, Mrs. Evan
Lewis, 81 Corbett avenue, aged SO. Mr..
Jones was SO years of age and wac
born at Cwmaman, South Wales, and
emigrated to this country thirty-fve
years ago, settling in Bellevue, where
he resided most of the time since.
Deceased was poet of national rep
utation and won numerous eisteddfodic
prizes in Wales and America. He is
survived by one daughter and two sons,
namely, Mrs. Evan Lewis, Tena and
Evan. Also a brother, the Rev. E.
Gumos Jones, one of Cambria's most
eminent poets and divines, who re-
sides in Wales. The funeral will take
place at o'clock Monday afternoon
from the house. Interment will be
made in Washburn street cemetery.
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TOLD IN A FEW LINES.

Band No. 20, of the North Main
Avenue Baptist church, conducted a
lemon social at the home OF Miss
Maud White, on Oak street. A large
number attended.
Rev. ]. r. Reese spoke on Temper
ance" before the Welcome Temperance
society at the First Welsh Baptist
church last evening.
Miss Mary Powell, of Summit ave-
nue., has returned from Jermyn, where
she has been visiting the past few
days.
The laying of the concrete base for
the pave has been commenced on
Providence road near Court street.
Mrs. w. H. Keene, Of Jones street,
and Mrs, w. f. Baker, of Theodore
street. are visiting friends in Wilkes
Barre.
The Ladies Aid society, of the Prov
idence Presbyterian church, held their
annual meeting of the organization on
Thursday afternoon. 1t was presided
over by the retiring president, Mrs.
f. B. Silkman. The secretary, Mrs.
Florence S. Gillespie, and treasurer.
Mrs. j. r. Peck, made reports which
showed the excellent work accomplish
ed during the year. The ladies recent
ly paid five hundred dollars on the
organ fund and now begin the new
year with over one hundred dollars in
the treasury. The officers and direc-
tors for the ensuing year are: Presi-
dent Mrs Florence L. Gillespie: first
vice-president, Mrs. l.. w. Morss Sec
ond vice-president. Mrs. Dolph b.
Atherton; secretary, Mrs. w. II. Sad
Ter; treasurer, Mrs. ]. r. Peck. and
Miss Carrie Atherton, Mrs. w. J.,
Lewis, Mrs. v. Crismap. Mrs. E. S.
Jackson, Mrs. II. Thoinas, Mrs. Ella
Gulick
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-05-19

Before an audience that completely
filled Fruehan's hall last night Camp
No. 90, Patriotic Order Of Americans,
celebrated its fifth anniversary with
an entertainment and apron social.
This camp has celebrated anniversaries
before, but this was by far the most
successful.
The ladies had worked hard for the
success of this anniversary and sue
cess was theirs last night, numeri-
cally, socially and financially After
America" was sung by the audience
Mrs. T. Luxemberger made the open
ing address, to which Mrs. Randolph
Jones, national president of the Pa
triotic Order of Americans, responded
in an able and entertaining address on
the aim and objections of the organiza-
ton.
I'VE aim to make It a strong and
useful auxiliary to the Patriotic Order
Sons Of America" she said, land to
inculcate pure American principles
and reverence for American institu-
tions and the education of the people
to a full appreciation of the country's s
grandeur and power" Mrs. Jones also
spoke of the good work woman Is do
ing for society. "The glory of this
nation and the glory Of all nations de-
pends upon the ministry of woman,
on the patriotism Of mothers, wives,
daughters and sisters! this is the rea-
son that this order has sprung into
existnce," she aid in conclusion.
camp No. SO has over one hundred
members in good standing and is one
Of the most thriving camps in this
district. Last nights programme was
as follows: Song by audience, my
Country 'Tis of Thee; opening re-
marks, Mrs. L. Luxemberger; address,
Mrs. r. Jones; song, Nellie Scheuer;
recitation, Ida hloler; duet, Maud and
May Geschwindt; recitation, Cora
Young; song, Willie Scheuer: recita-
ton, Romaine Spruks; song, Willie
Scheuer; recitation, Helen Kibler;
song, Mamie Wirth: recitation, Nettie
Wirth; solo, Miss Alvina Smith.
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PRESENTATION TO PASTOR.

The members of the Jackson Street
Baptist church asse mbled in the base
ment of that edifice last evening osten-
sibly for the purpose of rehearsing
church music with the choir, but the
principal object of the gathering was
the presentation to their pastor, Rev.
Thomas de Gruchy, d. D., of a beauti-
full gold watch charm.
The presentation was made in recog-
milton of the faithful and untiring ef-
forts made by the pastor in lifting the
debt from the church property, which
is now almost free from any incum-
brances. Richard Nichols made the
presentation speech, and Rev. de
Gruchy responded in a happy manner
Remarks were also made by John
Lloyd, loan Jones, Mrs. Caroline Miles,
David II. Williams and others.
On one side of the charm a reproduc-
ton of the church building is deftly
engraved and on the other the follow
ing inscription: Remembered for
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-05-19
EVENTS OF DAY In
0l WEST SCRANTON
NEW HOSE COMPANY QUARTERS
FORMALLY OPENED.
Ira Trip Boys Entertain Several
Hundred Guests in Their New
Home at Trip Park-Father,
Mother, Son, Daughter and
Grandchild Figure in a Mix-Up.
Boy Bitten by a Dog-Presenta-
ton to Rev. de Gruchy-other
Happenings of Interest.

The spacious new quarters Of the Ira
Tripp Hose company were thrown
open to the public last evening, and
for several hours the rooms were
crowded with guests. on the first floor
a handsome team of grays were the
cynosure of all eyes, and the hose
carriage presented to the company by
the city was also on exhibition. Up
stairs the reception rooms were pret-
tily decorated with the national col
ors, and the guests were entertained
by musicians singers and dancers. A.
]. Colborn, the silver-tongued orator
made the address of the evening, in
which he spoke in complimentary
termS of the company ana the noble
efforts they are making to protect the
many new residences in that populous
section.
Robert f. Fcnton presided over the
entertainment. and the talent includ-
cd Walter Morgans. Gus Phillips, Wal
ter Dickclnick, Harry Birch, Misses
Gerrity and Thornton, Charles Gra-
ham. benjamin Morgan, John II. Jones.
William McNulty, the Village Bell
quartette and others. All of the par
ticipants acquitted themselves credit
from the Ira Trip estate, $40 from
Major Everett Warren and So from
Emil Bonn.
Among the guests were Chief John
H. Walker, ex-Assistant Chief Albert
Lewis, Select Councilman J. J. Mean
drew, Common Councilman Nj. j. Nor
ton, Attorney A. j. Colborn, School
Controller Edward J. Leonard, eX-
didates Frank Becker Emil Bonn, NJ.
Il. Sanders and Charles Levin.
The life-like portrait of the late Ira
Trip, in whose honor the company
was named, hung in a conspicuous
place in the reception room. The MEM
bers of the Ladies' auxiliary, of which
Mrs. Kate Barrett is president, assist
ed in decorating the quarters and en-
tertaining the guests. The reception
committee was headed by. William
Farr and William Murphy. Refresh
ments were served by the members
and We're furnished by Frank Becker.
The officers and members of the
company are: President, John Murphy:
vice-president. Robert Fenton; secre-
tary, Patrick McAndrew; treasurer,
Frank Goodrich; foreman, william
Farr; first assistant, John Kelly: sec
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-05-19
NEW REPUBLICAN CLUB.

The members of the newly organized
First Ward Republican club held a
meeting on Thursday evening in Lof-
tus' hall and elected the following Off
GERS for the coming year: President,
Richard Butland; vice-president, Thos.
Crabb; secretary, T. ]. Gwynne; treas
urer, Talieson Jones; door-keeper,
Richards Rowlands.
Thirty new members were enrolled
and a number of applications for men,
bership were presented, showing that
there was a great need for such an or
ganization in this part of the city.
Regular meetings will be held in the
future on Wednesday evenings.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-05-19
CARRIED A CONCEALED WEAPON.

Joseph Gravitch, and Patrick Nc
Hale, of 2109 Lafayette street, were ar
rested early yesterday morning by
Patrolman Kiah Peters and Constable
Timothy Jones. while creating a dis
turbance in the vicinity of Jackson
street and Morris court. The former
carried a revolver and interfered with
the officer, and the latter was intoxi-
Gated and disorderly.
When arraigned in police court yes
terday morning Alderman Davies fined
Gravitch SO and McHale S.. Both fines
were paid.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-05-19
FELL FROM A STREET CAR.

Samuel Farbou, of Midtown, aged
so years, fell from street car 307 at
4.30 o'clock yesterday afternoon, near
the corner Of North Main and West
Lackawanna avenue. and sustained a
slight cash on the forehead. He was
carried into Shryer's drug store, the
ambulance was summoned and he was
taken to the West Side hospital.
When examined by the house physi-
clan, it was learned that the man
was suffering from conclusion of the
brain. His condition is not serious.
however, and he will probably be able
to return to his home in a few days.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-05-19
Dufour's French Tar
Has Won Success,
1t Cures Your Cold
And Gives You Rest.
FOR SALE RY ALI, DEArEp
Ladies, We're Showing
the Right Thing,
at the Right Time
FOR SALE BY ALL DEALERS

in Correct Summer Underwear. Tastes will differ
as to make. materials aud styles, but that won't in
terfere with your chances of being suited for every
good standard make is here your service, while
many admirable specialtes not to be found else.
where add materially to the value of our present
great display, which is not equalled anywhere in
this state, outside of Philadelphia.
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ond assistant, Thomas Mcnamara;
third assistant, William Murphy.
Members: Michael Moran, John j..
McAndrew, Frank McColligan, James
Murphy, Benson, Davis, William Ket-
trick, Michael J. Burke, John Judge,
Michael Warren, James Murphy,
James Reel, Edward Reel, John
hughes, George Oberdorfer, T. owen
Charles, owen Lee, Frank Raymond,
Frank Detweiler, Edwin Davis, James
Hughes.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-05-19
GATHERED In
SOUTH SCRANTON
FIFTH Anniversary OF CAMP
90, p. o. OF A. CELEBRATED.

Most Successful Affair Conducted
Last Night in Fruehan's Hall.
Mrs Randolph Jones, the National
President, Delivered an Able Ad-
dress-House of William DAILY on
Cedar Avenue Struck by Light
ning-Barn Of Milkman John
Mack Also Struck-Band Concert.
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what he has done. Presented to the
pastor, Rev Thomas de Gruchy, d. D.,
as a token of appreciation for raising
funds to liquidate the church debt.
May is, 1900"
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Pea Coal S1.25 a Ton Delivered

to South Side, central city and central
Hyde Park. Address order to ]. T..
Slarkey, 1914 Cedar ave. Phone 66S3.
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near the city line, after long siege Of illness
with cancer. The deceased was 81 years OF age
and formerly resided in West Scranton, where
she was well and fayorably known. She
woman of kindly and charitable disposition and
was beloved by a large circle Of friends who will
sadly miss her. Besides her husband she is sur
viyed by the following children; Mrs. NJ A.
Wiltshire, Of Butte City, Montana; Mrs. Hannah
Hughes, Mrs. Elizabeth jenkins, Mrs. Evan SAN
ders and John Evans, all residing in this locality.
The funeral will be held this afternoon at
o'clock. Services will be conducted in the Welsh
Congregational church of North Scranton by the
pastor Rev r. S. Jones' Interment will be
made in Washburn street cemetery.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-05-19
Gauzo Wool Vests

The safest and most comfortable
underwear for ladies who per-
spire in hot weather. White
and Natural Greys only.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-05-19
Among the Leading Varie.
ties Are
LiSle Union Suits

In White or Ecru. These are
more popular this year than ever,
and shapes have been vastly i'm
proved.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-05-19

"PERsEVERE AND PROSPER"
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and 1t will cure scrofula, salt rheum,
boils, pimples and all blood humors;
also dyspepsia, rheumatism, catarrh
and that tired feeling. 1t never disap-
points.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-05-19

George Forester, aged 70 years, died at the
West Side hospital late Thursday night, from an
attack Of cirhoss of the liver, from which he
had been suffering for some time. Deceased was
member OF Ezra Griffin post, Grand Army OF
the Republic which took charge OF the remains
and removed them TO the home of relatives In
Dunsore, The funeral services will he held in
Simpson Methodist Episcopal church tomorrow
afternoon at $50 O'Clock Interment will be
made in Forest Hill cemetery.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-05-19

Sick headache is cured by Hoods
Pills. 25c.
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Mrs, Elizabeth Thomas, wife OF David II.
Thomas, aged SO years, died yesterday morning
at her home, llllls West Locust street. The
funeral will take place from the house tomor-
row afternoon. Interment in Washburn street
cemetery.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-05-19
Fine Cotton Underwear

Unlimited assortment in quail
ties, weights and styles. Special
values this week.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-05-19
MerCeriZGd Underwear

It's Silk in everything but fact
appearance, colors, finish, etc,
are the same rs silk, while the
cost is about one-fourth that OF
the real thing.
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child named Masia Rossi, aged years, died
yesterday at 2O0 North Ninth street. The remains
will be inferred in the Cathedral cemetry tomor.
row afternoon.
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Mrs Mary Evans, wife Of Henry Evans, died
last Wednesday at her home in Dickson City,
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-12-30

SUMNER, Dec 2S.-Mr. T. b. Darr ana
family spent Christmas in Roy.
Mr.. Fred Dobler is home on short
visit to his parents.
Mrs. E. j. Young. of Seattle, is visiting
her sister. Mrs, NJ. T. Thornton.
OF Mr.. c. III. Alden. She will teach in
Puyallup after January first.
Miss Mildred Boyd Mr.. Kenneth Nc
Farland. Mr.. Monte Hulce and Mr.. Lewis
Ryan. of the u. Of W., are spending the
holidays at their homes.
Miss Agnes Mittelstadt, OF Seattle, Is
visiting with Miss Katie Bates.
Mr.. Charles Horner Is spending the week
with Mr. Kenneth Mcfarland.
Mr.. Nell Cagley, of Hoquiam Is spend
ing the holidays with Sumner friends
The families OF Mr.. A. N. and Mr..
Miss Jean Mcfarland, of Vancouver, b.
c., is spending the holidays with her par
ents.
Mr.. George Hunt Is at home for short
visit to his family.
Mrs. Gordon. of Tacoma, was the guest
a few days this week Of Mrs. H. McFar-
Mr.. W. I. Brown. Of Post Falls. Idaho,
is spending the holidays with friends
Miss Florence stevenson has been visit
ing her parents for few days.
Mr.. and Mrs. l. III. Kean are visiting In
Tacoma.
A surprise party was given Miss Mil
dred Boyd at her home Wednesday even
ing. The eveneing was spent in games
and music until midnight
The members OF the Epworth League
gave New England dinner In the Wood
man hall Friday evening. - c
mas dinner with the family OF Mr.. VIII
liam Dob1er.
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LEAvENWORTH.

LIEAvENwORTH, Dec. 29.-The annual
al church Sunday school were held this
having grown too small for the purpose.
The decorations were elaborate and the
log cabin, in lieu OF the Christmas tree,
up with the oId-fashioned candle and
were: Rev. and Mrs. lockwood, Mr.. and
Mrs. Wilkinson, Mrs. Sugg. Miss Anna
Tholen. Miss C1arissa Southworth. Mr..
John Holden. The following were on the
programme: Scripture reading and invo-
cation. Rev. Mr.. Lockwood; choral, sung
by Miss Tholen: address by Julia South
worth: songs and Rotations Nellie and
Charlie Boyle. Miss Lille English, Miss
Mildred Adams, Miss Emilia and Alfred
Franks. Mr.. Harold Christensen, Miss
Edith Burke, Miss Media Bethel, Miss
Bertha Turner, Miss Maggie Cahill. Miss
Meta Farmer. Miss Stella Harrington.
Miss Mildred Cross and Miss Nora Lang.
Miss Pardee. Miss Martin. Miss Ballou,
Misses Emma and Laura Turner, Miss
Hood, Miss Davis, Miss Ruth Boyle, Miss
Smith, Miss Marco and Miss Southworth.
Postmaster Christensen impersonated
Santa Claus. Nearly 200 candy boxes
were distributed. also about the same
number Of presents from parents to chill
dren and from friends TO friends.
Mrs. Sicafnos Is on 4 visit to her Sis
ter-in-law, Mrs. Mclean.
Mrs. Jansen. formerly Of Tunnel City.
Is making an extended visit with her old
friend. Mrs. Bjork. at the Overland ho-
tel