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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-02-27
ST. PAUL's PIONEER CORPS.

The members of St. Paurs Pioneer
corps have decided to enter the COM
petitive drill for a trophy, which Will
be- held at the Diocesan union conven-
tcn in Philadelphia next August. The
corps will be divided into five compan-
les at the weekly drills. and each COM
pary will be commanded by SER
gcart. The several companies will
hold a competitive drill in the near
future. and the sergeant of the best
drilled squad will be presented with
gold badge by Captain Peter Mccoy.
\ resolution has been prepared by
a member of the corps which will be
introduced at the convention to be held
in Avoca next May, abolishing the
quarterly conventions now held. AMI
creating a standing committee consist
ing of the presidents of the various
societies in the district, who shall
have charge Of the social affairs in the
district,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-02-27
BRIEF NEWS NOTES.

Memorial services were held Sunday
evening in the Tripp avenue Christian
church in honor Of the late pastor
Rev. c. s. Long. Rev. A. P. Cobb. OF
Decatur. Ill.,. preached the memorial
sermon. in which he paid many touch
ing tributes to the life and work Of
the dead brother. A large audience
filled the church to the doors. In the
morning at II o'clock Rev. Cobb
preached and served the sacrament OF
the Lords supper.
The Twentieth Century Dancing class
will hold their weekly dance Thursday
night at the Odd Fellows hall.
The ladies and gentlemen friends OF
the local order, Knights Of the Golden
Eagle. held a banquet and entertain
ment on the third floor of the Inde-
pendent Order Of Odd Fellows build
ing last evening and pleasant and
enjoyable time was spent
The Ladies' auxiliary OF the Young
Mems Institute conducted n dance on
the second floor Of the Odd Fellows
building last night. \ large number
enjoyed the pleasures Of the dance.
Tomorrow being Ash Wednesday
there will be the following services at
st. Marks Episcopal church. At 1876
a. m, penitential office. sermon and
holy communion 7.30 p. m.. evening
prayer and sermon. Instructions pre-
paratory to confirmation for girls viii
be given Thursday afternoon at
o'clock.
The funeral Of Mrs. Catherine Rogan
who died at the residence on South
Blakely street Saturday afternoon al
l.30 o'clock. will be held this morning
at 9 o'clock. A solemn high mass OF
requiem will be celebrated by Rev. NJ
r. Donlan in st. Mary's Catholic
church. After appropriate funeral ser.
vices interment will be made in the
Catholic cemetery.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-02-27
LETTERS AT THE OFFICE.

During the period ending February
"a the following letters remain un-
claimed at the postoffice. When call
ing for any Of these letters say ad-
vertised. NJ. X. Bishop. postmaster:
James Carey. Roy Edgar. 116 Madi-
son avenue: Olive Foster. Mrs. Brid-
get Langman, Mrs. McHale, Marion
street; Pat Mygown. D. G. Rorer. Mrs
Raymond, 2l0 South Blakely street:
David Stlpp, Saddler avenue: A. +.
Swingle. Foreign-FurnamOnt Maria
Anthony Bourke. Monroe avenue: Mel
lie Barrett Gillotti Antonio, Giovanni
Inhese fu Fedele. Rinalde Angelo
Maria, Francesca Miscemarra di An
tonic. Canio Scoca. Miss X tc). Miss
Jeanne Verdick.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-02-27
FALSE ALARM FROM BON A

Smoke issuing from the chimney Of
a tenement house on Railroad avenue
yesterday morning caused some one
to turn in an alarm from box "a, cor
ncr of Scranton and Seventh streets,
but when the firemen reached the
scene they were unable to discover any
fire.
All of the West Scranton companies
responded to the call, but their SER
vices were not needed, and the occu-
pants of the house were somewhat sur
prised when the firemen entered to
perform their duty.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-02-27
NORTH SCRANTON NOTES.
Miss Mary Stuckie Entertained-CaI
Runs Off Track-Other News
and Personal Notes.

Last evening, Miss Mary Stuckie en-
tertaned IL number of her friends. at
her home on William street. Music
and games of various kinds were in
dulged in, until seasonable hour
when dainty refreshments We're served
Those present We're: Misses Etma
Wese, Anna Leher. Frances Leher
Malvina Misch. Emma Baer, Emma
Snyder Louise Wagner. Helen Deal;
Messrs. William Wiese. Gustave Gloor
Chauncey snyder. Ben Davidson: Mrs
Minnie Smith, Mrs. Loretta Smith, and
Master Robert Smith
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-02-27
A NEW FIRM.

James j. Corbett and John J. Cor
don have Joined partnership to be
known as Gordon g. Corbett, 'The
Newsmen." The new firm will open
their store at ils Cedar avenue in IA
day or two ana will handle all the
Scranton, New York and Philadelphia
papers, popular magazines, periodicals,
cigars and tobaccCs. \ shoe shining
parlOr will also be connected, a fea-
ture that will he much appreciated by
the people of this side.
Messrs. Gordon and Ccrbctt are hust
ling young men who hay" had no lit
tie experience in newspaper work. Tho
former Is now with the SUNDAY Fren
Press and the latter Is connected with
the F,lmira Telegram.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-02-27
A UNIQUE SOCIAL.

The Ladies' Aid society Of the Meth
odist Episcopal church will hold a pop
corn social and fifteen cent entertain
ment at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. +.
d. Stevens. on Drinker street. Friday
night, March 2. The ladies are work.
Ing hard to provide most pleasing
form Of entertainment and the re-
freshment departments will be also
ably looked after.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-02-27

The 1900 Cycle club. composed Of
some Of the prominent young men be-
tween this borough and Jessup, con-
Quoted most successful country
dance at the borough hall at Throop
last evening.
Quite large number filled the cars
enroute for Throop at early hours last
evening, and later a most pleasant time
and a great deal Of amusement was
furnished in the country dances and
In the cake walk which wound up the
affair
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-02-27
SOUTH SCRANTON NOTES.
L. c. B. Society Entertain a Euchre,
st. Peters Society Entertain
ment-Other News Notes.

The ladies of Branch 226. Ladies'
Catholic Benevolent society. gave a
very enjoyable progressive euchre
party at Pharmacy hall, last evening.
They had issued invitations to their
gentlemen friends and large number
of them responded. and a most enjoy
able evening was spent by all.
Refreshments were served in the
rooms adjoining the hall and Miss
Kate Reardon rendered sweet music
for those who wished to dance. The
affair was wei! managed throughout.
and reflects much credit on the ladies.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-02-27
NOTES OF NEWS.

a young son has arrived at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Raldner, Of
Willow street.
g. j. Ruddy ana wife, Of Fig
street, returned yesterday from a
pleasant three days visit with Mr.
and Mrs. Dan Foley. at Dalcville.
Mr.. and Mrs John Courtney, OF Pear
street, are rejoicing over the arrival
of a baby girl at their home.
Michael McGarry. Of Pittston ave-
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-02-27
ALLIs MISSION SERVICES.

Rev. ]. II. Sweet. pastor of the
Simpson Methodist Episcopal church.
is conducting services at the Allis
mission. He preached there last even
ing, and will also speak this evening
and Thursday evening.
Tomorrow evening and Friday even.
ing the services will be led by Fred.
Crawford. Much interest Is being
manifested. The public is cordially
invited to attend the meetings.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-02-27
SIXTY-FIVE CASES.
Scarlet Fever Seems to Be on the
Increase.

According to the weekly report of the
secretary of the board of health there
were sixty-five cases of scarlet fever
reported last week, and only eighteen
cases of diphtheria. This is the larg-
est number of cases of this disease re-
ported in one week since the present
epidemic began.
There We're fifty-one deaths from
various causes also reported, an es-
pecially large number. OF these deaths
two were from diphtheria and three
from scarlet fever.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-02-27
ST. PATRICK'S CHURCH FAIR.

4 large crowd enjoyed the concert
at St. Patrick'a church fair last even
ing, which was given by the Hillside
Home band. under the direction Of
Professor George Crump. Morris
Thomas. the Bellevue basso, sang sev-
eral pleasing solos. The attraction
this evening will be the choir from st.
Paurs church. Green Ridge An ex-
cellent programme has been prepared.
end a large attendance is anticipated.
The members Of the choir are request
ed to meet in st. Paurs hall at 7.3O
o'clock and proceed from there to the
fair.
Articles recently disposed of were as
follows: Carriage robe, Mrs. p. O'Mal-
ley: dressing case and set. Mrs. Mary
Toomey. Luzerne street. oak card
table. John O'Hara. Scranton street
lady's collarette. Miss Gertrude Blew
lit: picture of st. Francis. Thomas H..
Walsh. Railroad avenue; set of nickel
plated irons. Mrs. Killen. Chestnut
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-02-27
PLEASANT SURPRISE PARTY.

PLEASANT SURPRISE PARTY.
Miss Minnie Budenbach, of 1907
South Washington avenue. was ten
uered a very pleasant surprise party
on saturday evening, by number Of
her friends, in honor of her sixteenth
birthday. Games and other party di-
versions We're INDUCED in, and at .
seasonable hour supper was served.
The following were present Mr. and
Mrs. Dymond Mrs Saul. Louisa Saul,
Anna Saul. Elizabeth Horbach, Lii
liam Noll, Anna Jenny. Eva Schimer,
Lenora Scheirer. Grace Hubert, Alice
Wilson. Messrs. Charles BOhr, Bert
Dymond. John Clifford, Thomas Crane,
John Deitz, Charles Miller, Eugene
Saul. Edward Lewert, Edgar Buntle
Joseph Kibler and Fred Kibler.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-02-27
PERSONAL ITEMS.

Rev. A. J. VanCleft, Of South Blake
ly street. is at Montrose. where he is
participating in revival services being
held there.
Miss MAY Murphy. Of Pittston, Wis
tied friends in the borough yesterday.
Frank Gilhooley. Of Avoca, is visiting
friends in town.
Miss Nellie McDermott and Miss
Margaret Giles, Of Pittston. visited
Miss Mary Jordan. Of Chestnut street,
Saturday.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-02-27
POLITICAL JOTTINGS.

T. Jefferson Reynolds. of South Main
avenue. will be a candidate for the
Republican nomination In the First
John r. Farr.
d. Philip Williams. Of Price street,
who was announced as a candidate
for representative, has withdrawn
from the contest.
John H. Powell. Of Washburn street.
will not be candidate for sheriff at
the Fall election. He is grateful to
his friends for the support proffered.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-02-27
DAYS DOINCS IN
DUNMORE BOROUGH
COUNTRY DANCE OF 1900 CYCLE
CLUB.

Held Last Evening in Throop and
Was u Pleasant Event-Ladies of
Methodist Church to Conduct q
Social-Unclaime Letters Remain
ing at the tofice-Funeral of
Mrs. Catherine Rogan To Be Held
Today-other Interesting News
Notes and Personal Items.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-02-27
PRE-LENTEN SOCIALS.

The Bellevue Fife and Drum corps
held their first annual bali in Mears
hall last evening, which was attended
by large number Of young people
The dance music was furnished by
Mrs. Agnes Malott.
St. LeoS Tourist club gave pre-.
lcnter dance in St. David'S hall las,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-02-27

evening. The spacious hall was filled
to the doors. and the affair proved a
grand success. The very excellent
programme. which appeared in yes
terday's Tribune, was we'll rendered,
and provided a most enjoyable even-
ing for all.
At the conclusion of the programme
Professor Johnson discoursed dance
music until late hour.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-02-27

nue., has returned to his home from
Philadelphia. where he was operated
on for throat trouble.
Miss Ida Barrett, of LuZerne, is the
guest of the Misses McGee of Pitts
ton avenue.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-02-27
II has no 8oStetterS >
Superlors USt2m!rIocn I

evening, which was an enjoyable az
fair. Many members of the corps
and their ladies attended. Miss Kate
Saltry furnished the music.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-02-27
EVENTS OF DAY IN
WEST SCRANTON


Inioyable Event Held at Hotel
Hudolph-Enterprise Lodge Ami
versary Abandoned, Owing to
Death Of Two Members-St. Pat
rick's Fair Will Close Tonight.
Pre.Lenten Dances in Mears' and
81. David's Halls-Weekly Schools
Deposits-Minor News Notes.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-02-27

Pea Coal $1.25 n Ton Delivered
to South Side. central city and central
Hyde Park Address orders to j. r.
Sharkey, 1914 Cedar ave. Phone G6S3.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-02-27
r Healthy Stomach

makes pure blood, vigorous nerves--a
strong body. Hostetter's Stomach Bit.
ters strengthens weak stomachs. An
occasional dose will keep the bowels
active. Taken regularly. It will cure
Indigestion. constipation. dyspepsia.
biliousness. inactive liver, or kidneys.
malaria, fever and aguc. It will cure
you. See that a Private Revenue
Stamp covers the neck Of tho bottle.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-02-27

AN ENJOYABLE EVENING.
The ST. Peters society of st. Mary's
German Catholic church, gave an en-
tertainment at st. Mary's hall last
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1900-09-06
DEATH OF A WELL
KNOWN RESIDENT
Perry Deem Passed Away in Philadelphia
Saturday Night.

Perry Deem, one of Danville's oldest
and best-known residents, died in
Philadelphia on Saturday evening, at
9 o'clock. His illness dates back two
years and during the past week his con-
dition was critical.
The deceased was born in Danville,
July 26, 1926 He was son of John
and Mary Deen, who were natives of
Pennsylvania. The family consisted of
eight children. Perry Deen was the sew
enth in the family and learned the tam
ner's trade early in life, which he fol-
owed for thirteen years, when he com
menced to deal in scrap iron. In 1871,
at the time the Cooperative Iron and
Steel Company was organized he was
elected its president and as such served
three years. He then for time engag-
ed in the lumber business; also dealt in
scrap iron, which latter business he con
tinued until he was taken i'll about two
years ago. He was twice married, first
to Mary j., daughter of Robert Richard.
The children born to this union were
son and daughter. Mrs. Deem died in
1860, and in 1865, Mr.. Deem married
Mary, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. George
Fullmer, and three daughters and son
were born, all of whom survive.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1900-09-06
Some Points for Hunters.

We published below the time to shoot
game according to the game laws of
Pennsylvania, 80 that all lovers Of the
sport may be posted:
Black, gray or lfox squirrel, October
18th to December 18th, inclusive, un-
limited; elk, wild deer or fawn, during
month of November only, two in any
one season; English, Mongolian or
Chinese pheasant. October 18th to Dec
ember 18th, inclusive, but not until that
period in the year 1902, unlimited; grouse
(ruffied) commonly called pheasant, and
pinnated, Commonly called prairie
chicken) October 18th to December 18th,
inclusive, ten ruffied grouse in any one
day; hare or rabbit, November Ist to
December 18th, inclusive, unlimited;
quail or Virginia partridge October 18th
to December 18th, inclusive, fifteen in
one day; rail birds, and reed birds, dur
ing the months of September, October
and November, unlimited; upland or
gruss piover, July 18th TO January LIST,
unlimited; webfooted wild pigeon, ex-
cept while on or within one mile of nest
ing grounds, unlimited; wild turkey,
October 18th to December 18th, inclus-
i've, two in one day; woodcock, October
18th to December 18th and during the
month of July, ten in one day.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1900-09-06
RUCKEL'S STORE
BURCLARIzED
But the Thieves Secured Very Little
Booty,

Burglars entered the grocery store of
David Ruckel, on Nassau street, early
Saturday morning, but their operations
were unsuccessful so far as securing
booty was concerned.
Upon going to the store Saturday
morning Mr. Ruckel found that the lock
on the rear door had been sprung, and
it was in this way that the thieves gain
ed access to the building. After enter
ing the store they had broken the locks
of two small cupboards and ransacked
them, without carrying away any of the
contents. Several watermelons were
taken, but as far as known nothing
else was missing.
A number of marks on the front door
showed that an effort had been made to
force open that entrance, but an iron
bar on the interior prevented this.
A neighboring family heard a noise
about two O'Clock and from their win
dows saw two figures retreating down
the alley, which leads to the rear of the
store. One of the persons was wo-
man, or dressed in woman's garb.
Whether these were the perpetrators is
not known
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1900-09-06
A LETTER FROM
PRIVATE WAITE
Who is Member of the Ninth United
States Infantry

S. r. Waite, of this city, is in receipt
of an interesting letter from his son,
| Samuel r. Waite, who is now serving
with Company NJ, Ninth U. S. Infantry
in China. The letter is dated Tien Tsin,
China, July 81, 1900.
Danville's young soldier, who has seen
so much service in the Orient, SAYS that
some of his company were in a battle
with the Chinese and a number of them
were killed. In speaking of the death of
Clyde Jameson, the Columbia county
boy who was killed, he says:
"Clyde Jameson was one of the bows
killed. His home is somewhere near
Berwick. | would write to his father if
| knew just where he lived. If you see
anyone from about there tell them. He
enlisted with me and was with the l2ta
Regiment in 1898. could mt get to see
him before he died, but they say that he
was shot in the stomach. 1t is said that
it was big mistake that we took part
IN that fight, as we were only expected
to support the japanese troops. The
English, the Japs and the Russians are
landing lots of troops here. We are
stationed in Ten Tsin now and think
we will stay here for some time. Most
OF the regiment is on the sick list and I
think we will be home before long"
Private Waite says that he is well and
wished to be remembered to his manv
friends in this city.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1900-09-06
AERONAUT BRYAN'S
PERILOUS POSITION
Balloon Burst When Nearly 400 Feet from
the Ground.

Very perilous was the position of Prof
Bryan, the aeronaut of the Welsh
Bros circus, while making an ascension
in his hot air balloon Tuesday evening
about G. 80 o'clock.
Large crowds assembled on the show
grounds and on the river bridge to wit
ness the ascent. AS the balloon left the
earth everything about the big air ship
seemed to be in perfect working order
but when it had attained a height of
probably four hundred feet the spectat-
ors were able to discern smoke issuing
from the balloon in dense volumes and
at the same time it commenced to shoot
downward.
Aeronaut Bryan quickly discovered
that the balloon had burst. With great
presence of mind he climbed to his par
achute, which he attempted to open. 1t
was not until it had dropped within
three hundred feet of the earth that the
huge umbrella, to which the almost air.
less balloon was attached, responded to
his efforts and opened and the rapid
downward course was checked.
Prof. Bryan landed lightly on his feet
and throwing himself over on his back
was buried under the canvas. Attaches
of the show quickly ran to his assist.
ance and he was taken out blackened
beyond recognition. Bryan attributed
the bursting of the balloon to the fact
that it was too heavily loaded.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1900-09-06
More Railroad Improvements.

The extensive repairs, which have
been in progress on the Pennsylvania
railroad below this city during the past
few months, have been completed and
gives the road a double track from Riv.
erside to point below Kipp's Run.
These improvements, however, are
not the extent of what the company in
tend making in this vicinity. A local
citizen while in Harrisburg recently Wis
tied the office of prominent official of
the road. In conversation with an at
tache of the office this gentleman learn
ed that the construction of a road along
the canal bank from this city to Ber-
wick, which has been much discussed, is
improbable, although a switch may be
run across the river to this city
The intention of the company accord
ing to this office attache is to cut away
a portion of the Blue Hill, just above
South Danville and to construct anoth-
er track. The work will likely com
mence this fall.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1900-09-06
Somers- Rumm Ell Stock Company.

On Monday evening the Somers-Rum-
mel Stock Company will commence a
week IS engagement at the opera house,
presenting a repertoire of high class
scenic productions at 1920 and 80 cents.
Ladies tickets have been issued for the
opening performance, which entities
each lady to one of the best reserved
seats for Is cents. During the engage
ment several well known plays will be
presented, including "The Deserter,"
s'Belle of Chinatown" Not Guilty, "
'fMichael Strogoh," Gypsy Queen"
and New York's raging sensation,
"Sapho." Clever specialties will be in
troduced each evening and bright and
catchy music will be feature. This com.
pany comes to Danville highly recon-
mended and crowded houses should be
the rule next week.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1900-09-06
General Wage Reduction.

The wages of every mill employe OF
the Reading Iron works in this city will
be reduced after Sept. I6.
The following order was yesterday re-
ceived from the head office of the works
at Reading and was posted in the mill:
AS the market prices of the products OF
the Montour Rolling mills for some
months have been below the costs of
production and as there seems to be no
prospect of betterment it becomes nee
essary, if the mills continue in opera
ton, to make decrease in the cost of
production. The company is very re-
luctant to announce that on Sept. l6, a
reduction of wages will be made. The
pudding basis will be made $500 per
ton and the wages in all the, other de-
partments will be reduced proportion
ately thereto.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1900-09-06
Firemen's Picnic a Grand Success.

The Firemen's picnic, held at DeWitt's
park Monday, under the auspices OF
the Continental Hose Company, was a
big success in every particular and was
attended by over fifteen hundred per-
sons.
The weather was everything that
could be asked and the hacks, which
started running early in the day, were
well crowded with passengers.
The base ball game between the Con-
tinental Hose Company team and the
"77's" was called at the end of the fifth
inning on account of the intense heat
The score was then to 4. The program
of field sports was carried out as fol-
lows:
100 yards dash-frst, j ames VanDyke,
Sunbury, prize, silver medal; second,
Stephen Raver, Danville, prize, hat.
Half mile foot race-First, Alex. Rel
neer, Danville, prize, hat; second j ohm
Mcbride, Danville, prize, pair of shoes.
Half mile boys bicycle race-First,
John Mackert, Danville, prize, scarf pin;
second, William Fry, Danville, prize,
pair of shoes.
One mile open bicycle race-First,
Theodore Fisher, Danville, prize, silver
toilet set; second, James VanDyke, Sun
bury, prize, pair of bicycle hose.
Two mile bicycle handicap - First
Theodore Fisher, prize,gold watch chain,
second, Lester Henlnger, ,Sunbury, prize,
silk umbrella; third, John Mitchell, Dan
vile, prize, pair bicycle shoes.
Half mile boys foot race-Dommick
Rogers.
Bag race-Harry Bookmiller.
All the events were hotly contested.
During the afternoon and evening dane
ing was held.