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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-02-15
DUNMORE DOINGS.

The benefit social held in Odd Fellows hall
last night under the auspices of the Independent
Hose company was as successful as previous af
fairs under the direction OF this hustling com
pany have always been. The hall, especially
decorated for the occasion, and the many dances
made very pretty picture.
B. j. Kelly, who had general charge OF the
affair, was assisted ly competent committee
which attended 10 the many necessary details
Delegations from the various fire companies Of
the' valley were present in large numbers.
neat sum was realized which will be presented
10 Mr~. james Brown. the widow OF former
m.utrr Of the company.
Vie Presentation Of "a Bhni AttIchmrnt" by
Mu,n rnttlc's Sunday schol class last night
ir n. Marks parish house was one of the best
p.rs, utcI aiairs of tho kind given in town in
som" tm,, The members OF the cas-. showed
the results OF careful training and all acquitted
themselves we'll neat sum was added TO the
church treasury by reason Of the entertainment,
The meInheIs Of the Epworth League OF the
Methodist Episcopal church are busily engaged
IN preparing for their loan exhibition to he held
on March 6, and :.
large number OF rare and antique relics have
been secured from many sections OF the coun-
Try and these coupled with the entertaining
ability OF the league members will aid in the
making OF very attractive affair.
Miss Bessie Taft entertained few OF her young
friends at her homs on North Blakely street last
night with a valentine party. Games and other
diversions while away pleasant evening after
which dainty refreshments were served. Among
those present were: The Misses Helen Farrar,
Marion Swartz, Jennie Davis, Leah Mower!- jos
sic Moffat, Margaret Dryden, Lucy Heal, Nessis.
William Nofat Andrew Dryden, Howard Cham
berain, Harold Davis
A large number Of Christian Endeayorels AT.
tended the social held by that society last night
at Mrs. }. G. Waddcll's home on Ncrth Ballcly
street. 4 pleasant evening was spent by those
present, the usual diversions being indulged in by
those in attendance.
Mrs Peter DAILY and son, Joseph, Of New York,
are spending a few days with Mrs william
oConnor, Of Webster avenue.
Mrs Frank Sanders and daugntcr. Mrs Edward
Nlgle, Of Pittston, are visiting friends IN town.
Mrs ID. ". Williams. OF Bloom street, was
yesterday called to the bedside of her mother, who
is critically i'll at her home at South Gibson
Miss Muby and Lester Nost a,c visiting friends
| at Wilkes.Bsue.
George Dersheimer, OF Georgetown was a Wis.
| itor in town yesterday,
Clinton Stevens leaves this morning for an eS.
| tended western trip.
The annual meeting Of the Christian Endea vor
| society of the Presbyterian church will be held
at Miss Lydia Farer's on Cherry street this even
ing.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-02-15
WEST SCRANTON

and black-faced comedians. monolog-
lists. vocalists and instrumentalists and
II was long after the midnight hour
before good nights were said. Dane
ing followed the specialties and other
features were enjoyed. Notable among
the latter was n drawing contest, in
which many of the young people part;-
cipated. Prizes were offered for the
best pencil sketch of a pig, the draw
ings being made while the artists were
bindfolded.
This featured caused no end of
amusement, and the successful ones
were awarded suitable prizes. There
were three for the ladies and three for
the gentlemen. the first two being for
the best drawings and the third for
consolation prizes. The judges We're
Messrs. Hopp, Bamford and Waldron.
The event was the most enjoyable in
the history of the firm and cemented
the already good feeling and friend
ship that has always existed between
the Clarke Brothers and their en-
ployes. There is not a more represen-
tative or better looking class Of clerks
in the city than are to be found in the
employ OF this popular firm and last
nights event demonstrates that the
Clarkes are not only business men of
shrewdness and ability. but also en-
tertainers of no mean calibre.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-02-15
PARK PLACE.

At the fourth quarterly conference Of
Court Street Methodist Episcopal
church. u resolution requesting the
bishop at the ensuing session of the
Wyoming conference to return Rev. G..
e. Lyman the fourth time was unani-
mously passed. Rev. A. Griffin, ID. D.,
presiding elder, promised to present
the request to the bishop. The quar-
terly conference was Il very pleasant
session. The outlook for the raising OF
the debt on the church was never more
hopeful.
The ladies of the Home Missionary
society met at the Methodist Episco-
pal parsonage, on Court street, and ar
ranged for a missionary tea, February
2l, in the church parlors.
Mrs. Elijah Miller is sick with the
grip at her home on Court street.
The Court Street Methodist Episco-
pal Sunday school is making arrange
ments for a fair some time next
month,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-02-15
William Connell Glee Club.

The male party of singers which will
attend the Inauguration of President
Mckinley at Washington on March 4
under the special invitation of Con-
gressman William Connell will give a
concert this evening in the Railroad
Young Mems Christian association hall
for the benefit of the association. The
selections to be rendered win be Com
rades in Arms" and Martyrs of the
Arena"
The arrangements for transportation
and accommodation during the clubs
stay in Washington are now being
made, and they expect to leave week
tomorrow for the national capital. Dur
Ing the sojourn the club expects to
sing for the president, Congressman
Connell and other notables at WASH
ington. The party will include about
thirty singers and officers.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-02-15

The secret of Clarke Brothers sue
cess was clearly and conclusively de-
monstrated to the few outsiders wko
were permitted to enjoy their hospi-
tality last night at the annual dance,
reception and luncheon given by the
two hundred or more employees of all
their stores in West Scranton and
South Scranton. Their unbounded sue
cess les in the fact that they know
how to treat their employees, both in
a business and social way, and when
they undertake anything along either
line II is carried out to the entire sat
isfaction of all.
Once a year every one of the army
OF clerks, shippers, drivers. managers.
cash boys. cashiers and other help
that goes to make up a great depart
ment store are assembled in what
might properly be termed an immense
surprise party, for none of them even
know before hand what is In store
for them. The Clarke Brothers. u. NJ.
anG George, attend personally to the
details. and when everything is ready
start the fun going and merrment
trgnS supreme for several hours.
Promptly at o'clock last evening
professor Johnson. the blind pianist,
struck up a rag-time ditty on the in
etrunlent which is always kept in the
store for entertaining purposes. and
the pretty girls and gallant boys who
serve their employers and customers
entered into the festivities with a
Willingness that bespoke "a good time
for all.
Two- steps and waltzcs, polkas and
FIVE steps laucers and schottishcS
0uadrlles and other dances followed
sn quick succession. and at a half houl
20 midnight, all fatigued and hungry
sat down TO the daintiest little lunch
con imaginable. There We're sand
witches and coffee. ice cream, hon hons
and chocolates.
This enjoyable part Of the program
over, the guests assembled in tn,
clothing department, where "A number
of stunts We're performed by whit,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-02-15

Miss Caroline Hess and John Smith
were united in marriage last evening
at the home of the brides parents, 52S
Pittston avenue. The ceremony was
performed at o'clock in the parlor
by Rev. w. A. Nordt, pastor of the
First German Presbyterian church.
After the ceremony there was a re-
ception until IL o'clock, when refresh
ments were served. The couple left on
an early morning train for New York.
washington, ID. c., and other points of
interest They will reside in South
Scranton.
Miss Beatrice Healey and Thomas
Davis were welded yesterday at high
noon In st. Johns church by Rev. +.
j. Melley. The bride was attired in a
blue poplin travelling suit, and the
bridesmaid. Miss Lydia OBoyle. wore
a gown of pearl gray and hat to match.
The groom was attended by John
Healey, brother of the bride. At the
conclusion of the ceremony "a wedding
dinner was served at the brides home.
1904 Pittston avenue, which was beau
tifully decorated with palms and
smilax Mr.. and Mrs. Davis left on a
wedding trip on the $50 o'clock train
for New York and Washington, ID. G.
On their return they will reside in
South Scranton.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-02-15
Republican Club Meeting.

An adjourned regular meeting of the
West Side Republican club was held
last evening for the purpose of listen
ing to the report of the auditors who
Were appointed to prepare a statement
of the clubs financial standing. The
report showed that a number of mem
bers are In arrears, and an effort Will
be made TO have them liquidate their
Indebtedness TO the club before any
further action is taken.
The matter of increasing the dues
was deferred until the March meeting
in order to give the financial secretary
an opportunity to see the delinquent
members and. If possible, have them
square themselves with the club.
Louis A. Howell was elected to men,
bership, and the attention of the club
was called to the necessity of taking
some action relative to the apportion-
ment bill now before the legislature i'll
which il is proposed to divide the pres
ent districts. Dr. W. a. Paine brought
the matter up and expressed the be-
lief that West Scranton should consti-
tute u legislative district In itself, and
that the proposed change whereby the
Twentieth ward is to be added should
be amended so that the Fourteenth
and Twenty-first wards will be part
OF the West Scranton district.
On motion a committee of three was
named to prepare a resolution on the
matter with instructions to report at
the next meeting. The COMMITTEES
named was DR.. w. a. Paine, Attorney
w. Gaylord Thomas and James Ley
shon. President Reese appointed the
following standing committees to serve
during the coming year:
Campaign-w. Gaylord Thomas Griffith Y
| Davis, Charles Oliver, Morgan Thomas. Palmei
Williams.
Finance Charles II. Acker, William J.. Thaycr
| James Leyshon, William \. Phillips, Andrew b
Holmes.
Membership Jameson, Watkn Will
| Jams, David H. Jones, Richard Roberts, Nor
| gan Lewis.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-02-15

both testified that they were acquaint-
ed with Miss Duffin before she met
with the accident, and stated that her
eyesight at that time was very poor.
her eyes being much affected.
Ex-City Superintendent of Schools
George w. Phillips testified that Miss
Duffln applied to him for a position as
teacher in the city schools, and that
after an examination he found her
eyesight to be poor and accordingly re-
fused to grant the application. one of
the principal claims made by the
plaintiff was that the accident resulted
in the permanent injury of her eye
sight.
DR.. L. NJ. Gates testified that he
treated Miss Duffin for the other
trouble which she claims was caused
by the accident. He stated that from
statements which she herself had
made. and from his own observations,
he was firmly convinced that the
trouble was not brought about by the
accident.
The testimony adduced at yester-
days hearing before the commissioner
was all obtained after the case had
been closed
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-02-15

league convention the guests dined
once more with our Epworthians in the
church parlors, after which they as
sembled in the auditorium for the
evening session, which started at 7.SO
o'clock. Mr.. Schoonover introduced
Rev. II. A. Green, the pastor OF the
Methodist Episcopal church at this
place, and he invited the people of the
different churches of this region to at
tend the home gathering that will be-
held on March ). Miss May Staley was
introduced, and she favored the audi
ence with a solo OF great merit, apd
then Rev. Godshall was introduced.
who gave a lecture on "Carlcapires'
and to deliver and explain to the audi
ence the benefit of drawing in spiritual
work he drew several amusing pic
lures. After his address the Brick
church quartette gave an excellent
hymn, and then after other cere-
monies. the audience sang God Be
With You Till We Meet Again."
At the special meeting called by the
township commissioners to hear the
report of the committee that was sent
TO investigate the case of A. Il. Henni-
gan, who is president of the commis-
sioners and resides near the line that
separates Pittston from Duryea. the
committee reported that he was o.
legal citizen of this place and there
fore had the right to vote and hold
public office. This case was fully de-
scribed in The Tribune some time ago.
and is one of the most peculiar the
commissioners have had opportunity
TO settle.
william, the young son of Mr.. and
Mrs. John Thornton, who has been suf-
fering for some time with measles, is|
improving.
II you have friend who wishes
subscribe for The Tribune, tell th
representative and the matter will
given prompt attention.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-02-15

The game of basket ball played last
evening at st. Johns hall between the
North End Stars and the Defenders
of the st. Johns 4. A. B. society, re-
suited in a score of 22 to in favor of
the Defenders.
The following men played for the
Defenders: Quinn, Boland, McIn-
tyre, Moriarity and Prendergast. The
personnel of the North End Stars was:
Skifiington, William Davis, S. Davis
Jones, Benjamin and James McCloskey,
who was injured in the first half of the
game. Umpire. James Hartwell; refe-
rec, NJ. ]. Nealon; time-keepers. NJ.
Murphy and A. Masters. The Defend
ers will play the Minooka Stars on
Friday evening at the latter's rink.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-02-15
Notes and Personals.

Miss Lulu McGarry of Honasdale, is
the guest of Miss Minnie Cawlay, of
Lafayette street.
a special meeting OF Local No. 142S,
of the United Mine Workers of Ameri-
ca. was held in Jones' hall last even
ing. The proceedings would not be
discussed by members.
Daniel Davis, of Carbondale. is visit
ing at the home of Mrs. Basson, on
Everett avenue.
John Hopkins. of South Garfield
avenue. is a candidate for register of
voters in the Third district of the
Fifth ward.
The Womans class of the Simpson
Methodist Episcopal church will meet
this afternoon
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-02-15
A Progressive Euchre.

At "A game of progressive euchre
Wednesday evening between the Mar
quette council team and the Daniel
O'Connell council team, Of Minooka,
the latter We're victorious. James
Nallir and Michael Barrett were the
winners, and j. Gavin acted as ref
cree At the close of the game the
score stood 176 10 1919 in favor of the
O'Connells council. During the game
cigars We're passed around.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-02-15
TESTIMONY IN DUFFIN CASE.
City Is Producing Newly Discovered
Evidence.

Attorney b. b. Tinkham, sitting as
commissioner, yesterday morning heard
testimony offered by the city OF Scran-
ton to show cause why new trial
should not be granted in the case of
Mary Duffin versus the city. Miss
Dufin sued the city for damages for
injuries received from falling over a
wheel on Adams avenue. and was
awarded a verdict of $1,000.
DR.. William *. Dolan and his wife
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-02-15
Annual Masquerade Ball.

The Hungarian S. B. society con-
Quoted their annual masquerade bali
at Workingmen's hail last evening,
about one hundred couples being in
attendance. The affair was in charge
of committee consisting of the fol-
lowing members: Anton Scholl, Louis
Scholl. Joseph Getze, George Garder
William Ballack, George Harnack
Music was furnished by the Maru-
scheck orchestra, of Olyphant.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-02-15
Church Social Given.

\ very interesting programme and
social was held at the Providence NJ.
Il. church parlors last evening. 1t
was called sock social and
was given under the auspices of the
Ladies' Aid Society of the church.
Every one was given little silk sock
L. ola 20 ds many pennies in as TIN ir
foot was long, which was to pay for
admission and refreshments.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-02-15
GENERAL NEWS NOTES.

General Grant commandery. No. $50
Knights of Malta, will meet this even
ing at Hartmans hall.
The annual masquerade ball of the
German Krieger Verein, which was
held last night at Athletic hall, was
well attended. Music for the occasion
was furnished by Professor Gustav
Schmidt
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-02-15
Tonight's Performance.

John j. Salmon will produce his
four-act comedy drama. Down In the
Mines. or the Pluck me store" at the
Auditorium tonight. II is eNpectet
that the han will he crowded to It's
utmost, owing to the large number of
tickets which have been sold and the
fact that il Is the last time the play
win appear in this section.
Mr. Salmon win put the play on the
road SH soon as possible.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-02-15
Funerals.

The funeral services over the remains of The
late Mrs. John Reynolds will be held at 2,a0
o'clock tomorrow afternoon at the house, 7lS
south Main avenue. Rev. ID. d. Hopkins. OF the
Tirs Welsh Baptist church, will oihciate, and
intemcnt will be made in the Washburn street
cemetery.
The funeral Of The late James Joseph Lynch
will take place this afternoon from the house
at the Archibald mine, mtcyment will be made
in Washburn street cemetery.
The funeral OF the late Mrs. Walker will he
held at 0 o'clock this morning from the resi-
dece, G66 Quincy avenue. high mass OF requiem
will be celebrated at st. paul's church and IN
tcrment will be made in the Cathedral cemetery
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-02-15

The club has taken on a new lease
of life, and has been rejuvenated by
young blood and new methods. New
members are being added. the dead
timber is being weeded out, and the
future will undoubtedly witness the
Oldest political organization in North
eastern Pennsylvania taking it's place
again among the stalwarts of the Re-
publican party.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-02-15
SPOKE ABOUT MISSIONS.
Rev. DR.. Arthur T. Pierson Gave an
Interesting Talk Last Night.

Rev. Dr. Arthur r.. Pierson gave "a
very interesting address in the Second
Presbyterian church last night on the
subject of Missions of the Nineteenth
Century" He vividly described the
wonderful growth of mission work and
Interestingly dscoursed of the spread
of the godly purpose to the Orient and
the results achieved there.
He paid eloquent tribute to the noble
men who have given up everything,
even life, in order to promulgate the
gospel. and spoke trltely of the work
done all over the globe by these earn
est, deVout disciples of Christ,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-02-15
Y. w. c. A. Reception.

nhis evening al o'clock the Young
Women's Christian association will
hold reception. A musical program
will be rendered. The public is invited.
A voluntary silver Offering will be re-
Ceived at the door.
The vocalists will be: soprano. Miss
Anna Strickland; contralto. Miss Mary
Davies; pianists, Miss Mary Null and
Mnbel LnNne: elocutionist Miss Jones.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-02-15
OBITUARY..
Mrs. Elizabeth Richards.

Mrs. Elizabeth Richards, an aged widow resid'
ing at 5j6 Dccker's court, died yesterday De-
ceased was the mother OF Mrs. George Wallace
and several other children.
The funeral services will be conducted al the
house Sunday afternoon at O'Clock. Interment
will be made in the Washburn street cemetery.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-02-15
SOUTH SCRANTON
TWO WEDDINGS TOOK PLACE
YESTERDAY.

Miss Caroline Hess Was Married to
John Smith and Miss Beatrice
Healey and Thomas Davis Were
Joined in Wedlock-Defenders
Strong Basket Ball Team Downed
the North Scranton stars--Newsy
Notes Of South Side Doings Hun
garian society's Annual Masquer-
ade Ball.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-02-15
Piano for Sale.

This plano has been left on sale an
must be sold, regardless Of price. Lat
est design upright, nearly new, and In
fine condition. Don's miss an oppor-
tunity to get a good piano cheap. Wil{
be sold for cash only. Guernsey Hall
Scranton Pa. ]. w. Guernsey, Prod
prictor. ss
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-02-15
The HOMLIEST MAN IN SCRANTON

rs well as the hsndsomest, and others
are invited 10 call on any druggist and get
free a trial bottle OF Remps Balsam for the
Throat and Lungs, a remedy that is guaranteed
to cure and relieve all Chronic and Acute Coughs,
Asthma, Bronchitis and Consumption. Price 25c.
and 50c.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-02-15
A Few Price Facts.

NO.-s Shirt that sells all the for
and The sale price any size .SSC
No. 2 White Shirt made facings double
renforcements back and 'front.' neckband Our
popular half dollar shirt ,1/2C
No. SIS double stitched throughout has short long
lengths OF sleeves and made the famous Womsut
ter Mnins Regular o5c quality for 4SC
No. 4These Shirts have advantage highest priced
goods the market possess and being made New Mills
Musln absolutely guaranteed for Regular 7S I
suits OZ7C
No. 5Ou celebrated unteabie Night Shirts best
standard muslns white or fancy inch long and 49,
best making During this sale 4SC
No. 6The made Night Shirt in the guaranteed
give satisfaction in service Regularly sold by 7Sc. -
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-02-15
Pea Coal 81. so a Ton Delivered.

to South Side, central city and central
HYDE Park. Address orders to j. Il.
Sharkey, 1914 Cedar avenue. Phone
GGS3 40
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-02-15
CLARKE BROS.
ENTERTAIN
RECEPTION AND DANCE TEN
DERED THEIR employees.

Annual Gathering Was Held Last
Evening in the Main Stores, in
Which Over 200 Participated-Re-
publican Club Meeting--Cominit-
tees Named for the Year-Funeral
of Llew Herbert Yesterday After
noon-William Connell Gles Club.
other Matters of Interest.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-02-15
CHATTY GOSSIP.

A party was given wednesday night
at the Excelsior Hose house under the
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-02-15
DURYEA.

Special to the Scranton Tribune.
Duryea, Feb. li.-At the close of the
afternoon session Of the Epworth
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-02-15

Mrs. Agnes Zelenelitrsh aged ~ years, died
Yesterday at her home in Morris court. Deceased
i, survived by her husband and three children.
The funeral announcement will be made later.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-02-15
Miss Bessie Sheehan.

Wo,d was received here last evening that Miss
Besse shcehan aged 20 years, formerly Of this
CITY. died Yesterday at her home in Danvlle,
after a long illness
The funeral will take place tomorrow morning,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-02-15
Another important Point.

Globe Warehouse white shirts well, only the best
lns used in their manufacture while the fitting
s4od quality your grandmother would have bought when
about making omeeting shirt for her good
We might also add that all shirts have gusseted the
skirts sleeves, back while all with the exception OF
lowest numbers reinforced back and 'front.' and have
patent neckbandS