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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-12-10
Coming Eisteddfod.

ON Christmas day at the Bellevue
Welsh c. NJ. church will be held the am
nual eisteddfod of the Biblical and Lit
erary society. These musical events
held from year to year have attracted
more and more interest, till now the
society feels assured that. with the
fine programme prepared, this years
event will surpass by far all held in
the past.
The chief prize of $40 is to be con-
tested for by two choirs. one from the
Bellevue church and the other from the
congregational church a prize of
$3.50 has been offered for the best
poem. not exceeding sixteen lines. in
memory of the late Gwilym A. Will
Jams.
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ITEMS OF INTEREST.

The Oxford Glcc club will meet tonight at s
O'Clock in Cooperative hall.
The William Connel Glec club will meet to-.
night in lvore hall.
This evening the West Side board O; trade will
hold their public meeting in the rooms Of the
Electric City Whcclmcn on Jackson street.
\ most interesting meeting was held by the
Woman's Home Missionary society in Simpson
church pirlors last evening.
On Thursday evening Olin Bryan, speaker Of
national Icpuc, will address the West side con.
clavc, No. 2ll, Improved Order OF llcptasophs
nccktie social will he held at the Bellevue
mission on Bryn Mawr street, Dee II. The pub
lie is cordially invited.
Jan. |, 1902. the Onca Social club will hold
a masquerade ball in Washington hall.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-12-10
Choral Union in Practice.

The Young Peoples Choral Union so
ciety which is attached to the Hickory
street Presbyterian church met last
evening for the practice of the cam
tata. Under the Palms." which it will
render at the opening of the new parish
house. notwithstanding the inclement
weather their was II large attendance
and the members show much enthu-
siasm in the detail work which is neces-
sary to a good rendition of the play.
The society will meet every Monday
hereafter until the performance is Civ
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-12-10
WEST SCRANTON

school deposits were made at the West
Side bank. Following will be found the
amounts from each room with teach
ers name:
School, No. 49, Prof. Phillips principal. PROF.
u. W. Phillips l0c; Miss Murray, lOc; Miss
Nichols, 60c. Miss Beanish, 4Sc.; Miss Nor
gan, 25r.; Miss Hutton, SI2j: Miss Evans, i3c. I;
Miss Davis. S2.3O; Miss kcllow, s'.2s; Miss
Flynn, 75c.; Miss Murphy. 2ic.; Mis-. Fcrnrr'
S3Os; Miss Burrall i2c.; Miss Wade, 51c.; Mis-
Peck, s2.3i. Total, Sl+23
School No 30, Prof David owens, principal -
Prof. David Owens, 3jc.; Miss Alice Evans, 1oc'
Miss Bertha Kelley, s5.lo; Miss Edna ID. Evans.
s1sI: Miss Nellie Richards. 55c.; Miss tathar-
inc Phillips, 5Tc.: Miss Edna Lewis, Sl'w Miss
Florence Freeman, slc; Miss Sarah Mcdonald,
Gle. Miss Eliza Price, Sloj Total. Sli23.
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Funerals of Yesterday.

Yesterday morning at o'clock was
held The funeral of the late John Dodd.
The remains were removed from the
home, 226 Railroad avenue. to Holy
Cross church in Bellevue, where a SOL
cmn high mass of requiem was sung.
Rev. w. p. O'Donnell. the pastor de-
livered an eloquent eulogy on the past
life of the deceased. The casket was
buried beneath load of flowers. which
were evidence of the regard in which
he was held. Intcrment was made in
the Cathedral cemetery.
Yesterday afternoon at 2.30 o'clock.
the funeral of the late John T.. Will
liams, of Bellevue. was held. The SER
vices We're conducted at the home, Rev.
Benninger officiating. He preached a
touching sermon, referring to the many
noble qualities of the deceased hus-
band and father. Interment was made
in the Washburn street cemetery. The
pallbcarcrS We're: Alexander Barrow
man. Evan II. Evans. David B. Evans,
j.. Jones, Richard Fl. Williams and
David B. Thomas.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-12-10
THE CAR STOPPTD.

Suddenly the car stopped and re-
manned still longer than it was neces-
sary to take on passenger. He looked
up and saw string of cars in front of
him.
What's the matter?' he asked the
conductor eXcitedly with his heart in
his mouth.
The cars are stopped for five min
utes out of respect for the dead pfes
dent replied the conductor,
Great Scott
He looked ut his watch ii was half
past two. The train would leave in five
minutes and he couldn't possibly catch
it now. What was he to do" Across
the street was Il telegraph office. Quick
as Il flash he conceived the idea of tele-
graphing to his fanceS father before
he left Annapolis informing him of his
predicament. OF course, he realized
that only by great good fortune could
the message be delivered in time. but
it was his only resource and he was
desperate. In Il moment he was inside
the office. and scrubbed Il few lines on
one of the blanks and handed it over
the counter to the operator
Get this off at once--its Il matter
of life and DEATH
Sorry, sir, but the telegraph is shut
off for five minutes ont of respect
=" But this Is II matter
Very sorry; but the current is off
all over the country
Jumping Jupiter
Beads of perspiration stood out on
his brow. Visions of Il gloomy future
with no loving wife 10 cheer ii rose up
before him. There was no question of il
the girl WAS lost to him now beyond
Il doubt, and the boy felt pretty blue.
He started to walk out of the office
when II thought flashed through his
brain that gave him Il new lease on
life. There was possibility, h"
thought that the Annapolis train might
be delayed by reason of the heavy trat-
fc on the railroads that day. ana he
might still he able to communicate with
the girls father before ii was too late.
INTERRUPTION CEASES,
AT last the clock in the office pointed
TO Twenty-Five minutes to 3. The cars
out in the street were changing their
gongs and slowly moving olf-click-
click--click-the telegraph WAS again ut
work and the noise Of the saunders was
the sweetest music he had ever heard.
"'Hurry off my message he Dluited
out to the operator, who already had
his finger ON the key, preparing to send
the despatch.
"'Wait" said the operator, quickly,
Annapolis is calling now.
"He gave the answer To the call aud
threw in his switch; after slight
pause the sounder started off again at
a lively rate.
The operator listened for moment.
then glanced hurriedly at the copy my
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-12-10
Stole During Service.

Sunday evening while the regular
preaching service was being held at the
Simpson Methodist Episcopal church.
thieves were busily engaged in carry
ing away the overcoats and hats be-
longing to two gentlemen who were III
the auditorium attending service.
Harry Acker and Harry Wright
placed their coats and hats in the lee
ture room of the church and upon go
ing to get them after service found
that some person had appropriated the
clothing.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-12-10

The West Side conclave, No. I'll, Inn
proved Order of Hcptasophs. will ccle-
crate it's tenth anniversary with u
first class entertainment in Mears' hall.
Thursday night. An elaborate pro-
grammc has been prepared, including
uuartettes. trios and solos by the Elm
Park duartette. and the well known
eloCutionst, Miss Sadie Jones, Will re-
cite. Olin Bryan, of Baltimore. Md,
general counsel of the Supreme con-
rlave, will be present and give an ad-
dress on "I1eptasophism.'
Judge A. A. Nosburg will act as
chairman Of the evening. A cordial
invitation is extended to all members
of sister ronclavcs to he present, and
every member of the West side con-
clnvc is particularly urged to be there
and enjoy one of the treats of the sea-
son.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-12-10
Coming Weddings.

On December 10, ut the home of the
bride. will take place the marriage of
Miss Nellie MOser of Lafayette street,
to George w. Kramer, of Swetland
street
Announcement has been made of the
approaching wedding of Miss Cassie
Powell, of Jackson street, to Robert
Thomas of Fillmore avenue, December
IS.
on Christmas eve Miss Lillian r..
Miller of the Quaker City will lie
united in marriage to Daniel j. ThOm-
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-12-10
GREEN RIDGE.

The Elks team. which was about
the loosest when the season opened. is
now one of the best in the league hav-
ing been materially strengthened by
the infusion of new LIE into it, The
members succeeded in winning two
games from the Bicycle club team last
night but they had to bowl pretty live
ly to do So Dimler was high man
with 20S but Bartl Succeeded in tying
Taylor for the high average of the
night. The score:
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-12-10
PERSONAL MENTION.

Miss Maud H. Stephens has returned to her home
in tarbondalc, after ii most pleasant; visit will,
Mr.. and Mrs. ID. W. Saunders, of III North Bror,-
ley avenue.
Mrs. SwLyzc. of North Hyde Park avenue. is
seriously i'll with heart trouble, and grave doubts
are entertained OF her recovery.
Miss May Grifiils, of Kingston. is the guest
OF Miss Catherine Phillips, of Academy street.
Mr.. Charles Joplcs, Of Jackson street, is visiting
at Easton.
Jenkin y. Reese, Of Washlurn street, il again
able to be out, after an illness.
Robert Holly, of North Lincoln avenue, is quite
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-12-10
LAST NIGHTS BOWLING.
Black Diamonds and Backus Still
Tied for First Place-Some Very
High Averages Were Made.

Despite the fact that both the BlacB
Diamonds and the Backus bowling
teams lost two out of the three games
which each rolled last night. they are
still tied for first place, though their
percentage has been considerably re-
duced.
The best games of the night were
those rolled by the Green Ridge Wheel
men and the Backus teams on the for
mer's alleys. Each team made over 500
in each game rolled, while the Green
Ridge five made the splendid total of
SS1 twice in succession. Taylor was
high man with 2l5 and made the splen-
did high average of 1SS. The score:
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ONLY TWO DAYS LEAVE.

"My friend travels through the south
for Il New York house. whose busiest
month is September, and he could only
get two days leave. He fixed his dates
so that he would be in Baltimore. where
the wedding was to take place on the
10th and all arrangements for the af-
fair We're perfected by letter.
"Well, the day of the wedding the
grpom-to-be came up from Richmond,
where he was working. and stopped
over in Washington to attend to some
nportant business matters. The BRIDE
to-be and -lawto-be We're to
leave Annapolis for Baltimore on the
2.35 train. meet him at Il hotel near the
station, where the ceremony would be
performed by a minister who would be
in waiting, the three would then take
the 4.50 train for Cincinnati
1.-THE business took more time than
he had anticipated, ana it was Is min
utes after . before he could break away
and start for the train. He would have
to catch the 2.35 train in order to be in
Baltimore on time to meet his bride
elect and her father, and he did some
tall hustling, l tell you.
''As l said before. the old gentleman
is very particular; he is also very pune
tilious-one of those gentlemen of the
old school whose eleventh command
ment is be punctual.' He and his
daughter would leave Annapolis ut the
same time my friend left Washington,
and all three would arrive in Baltimore
simultaneously. My friend knew that
if he wasn't in Baltimore to meet them
when they arrived pater would be furi-
Gus and. of course, break off the match.
If he missed that 2.35 train he wouldn't
have any more chance of getting the
girl than Czolgosz had Of being par
doned.
"At % minutes past he was on a
trolley car going down Pennsylvania
avenue, and, allowing for stops, would
reach the B. and O. station ut go and
have five minutes to spare before the
train pulled out. Confident of being on
time he lit cigar and was soon lost in
contemplation of the great happiness in
store for him.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-12-10
Eair and Sale.

Last evening the fair and sale Of the
Ladies Aid society of the First Bap-
tist church was formally opened. a
large number of people took advan-
tage of the opportunity to partake of
one Of the popular suppers served by
the society.
A large quantity of fancy articles
on sale were disposed of for very neat
sums. This evening a menu consisting
OF roast veal, mashed potatoes. toma-
toes. cranberry sauce. celery, cake and
coffee will be served from $50 till Z
o'clock
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-12-10
Social in Workmen's Hall,

The workingmen's society Of this side
held an enjoyable social in it's hall at
the corner of Alder street and Prospect
avenue last evening. About fifty cou-
pies were present and a first class
lunch was served about $50 p. nj. La
ter Il social session was held and dane
ing followed until midnight.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-12-10
DUNMORE.

Send a postal or call and sec A. II.
Baker. the Dunmore jeweler, when You
want watches and jewelry l25 Quincy
avenue, DunmOre. Get him to repair
your watch and IL will be right ..
The most reliable man TO buy watches
aud jewelry from is A. b. Baker. the
Dunmore jeweler. =.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-12-10
The Holiday Show and
Annual Display Christmas Gift Wares
Opens on Wednesday,

And includes the usual assortment Of Toys and dolls endless
all kinds Art & Needle work Cushions Head Rests Bedroom
and other art productions Knit Goods Gloves Neswear of
kind for both and all and occasions Handke
chiefs $1,000 boxed Furnishings
especially for the holiday trade Fancy Hosiery
Ebony with Silver Mountings
other fancy styles Manicure Sets imagina
BILE imaginable and
tickle the most stylish imagination Leather Goods
the popular sorts and the new fad Burnt Leather which
the fashionables going half Peumery Toilet
ties of known good make in attractive
gifts. Shell nd
useful articles too mention.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-12-10
A Bit of
Seasonable News

What popularity termed the Christmas Holiday Trade short
busy with We afford the time make
it long, drawn feature business
cofne it to something like
offered usually
selling brisk the opening, closing
work well and considering the merit this
ferings To
will be different this
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-12-10
when time
WAS VALUABLE
HOW FIVE MINUTES MADE A
DIFFERENCE.
An Incident Growing Out Of Presi-
dent McKinley's Funeral Which
the Principal in It Will Not Soon
Forget-Came Within an Ace of
Losing Wife.
From the Washington star.

From tho Washington star.
A group of travelling men we're dis
cussing the assassination of President
Mckinley the other day when one of
them said
"Gentlemen--not to digress from the
subiect-but have any of you ever con-
sidered the value of five minutcs?'
All answered in the negative.
well, ] never considered IL myself
until the other day, when n friend of
mine met with an experience which
showed how precious five minutes can
be under some circumstances. II was
on the day the dead president was bu-
ricd, when. as you remember the street
cars and the telegraph ceased to oper-
ate for five minutes as Il mark of re-
spect for the martyred chief.
MY friend, whose home is in WASH
ington, was engaged to be married to
II young lady in Cincinnati. u've never
seen the lady, but it goes without say
ing that she is the sweetest girl in the
world and all that sort of thing-thcy
all areD Her father is II very particu-
lar old gentleman and had not looked
with favor on my friends suit The
couple had been engaged in secret for
three years and 1t was only month
ago that the parental consent was Sc
cured.
'''rhe young lady and her father We're
visiting friends near Annapolis and it
was while there that he was prevailed
upon to give in.
"Of course. they wanted to have the
ceremony performed Mt once before
father could change his mind and it
was arranged to take place on the 18th
Of September-the day Mckinley was
buried.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-12-10
The HOmELIEST MAN IN SCRANTON

As well as the handsomest, and others are invited
to call on any druggist and get free trial bottle
OF Kemp's Balsam ior the Throat and Lungs
remedy that is guaranteed TO cure and relieve all
Chronic and Acute Coughs, Asthma. Bronchitis
sad Consumption. Price 25c and 5Oc.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-12-10
SCRANTON BICYCLE CLUB.
l.IIiS.

The West Ends succeeded in winning
two games from the Black Diamonds
last night by the skin of their teeth
having Il margin of only two pins in
the first game. The Black Diamonds
had eleven more pins to their credit
than their opponents. Beavers had
high score, 213 and German high aver
age, 10. The score:
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-12-10
But Your Mind May Run
On Common Sense Gifts.

that direct benefit to the recipient All right
beautiful Umbrella moderate strike Fashionable
Silk fine Waists the Silk Waist itself ready
stylish Coat in Fur of the
Two sets for scas Mufs cOllerettes etc new silk fine
Ribbons last but by least Set of Standard
for half what they are actually worth Space forbds further
prepared your holiday they may be-
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-12-10

as, n well known and highly respected
resident of this side.
Cards have been issued for the mar
riage on December II of Miss Mary
Davies, of Frink street, to william
Humphreys, of pettibone street
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-12-10
VEST END NO
The standing of the clubs in the
league is now as follows:
OBITUARY..

Mary. The infant daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. Joseph Brahner died yesterday,
after short illness. The funeral will
take place tomorrow afternoon at :
O'Clock from the family residence, G2l
Rosen court. Services will be held at
st, Mary's church, and interment will
be made in the Twentieth ward Ger
man Catholic cemetery.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-12-10
HEPTASOPHS'
ANNIVERSARY
WILL BE CELEBRATED IN
MEARS' HALL THURSDAY.

Olin Bryan of Baltimore, Md, Will
Be the Orator of the Occasion-Fu-
neral of the Late John Dodd and
John L. Misunderstanding An
nounced to Take Place in the Near
Future-School Deposits-Eistedd-
fod to Be Held Christmas Day.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-12-10
SOUTH SCRANTON
MANY SOCIAL AFFAIRS LAST
NIGHT.

st. Johns Hall Was Packed With
Street Car Strikers sympathizers.
Meeting Of Knights of st. George
Banquet Committee--Funeral Of
James orr-The Choral Union Hold
an Interesting Session-John Getz
Had His Arm Fractured-othe
Newsy Items in Brief.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-12-10

school teachers on next Saturday and
the day teachers on or before Dec. Il.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-12-10

A. T.. Auringcr, Braidwood, Ill.,. says:
AFTER suffering untold agony for over
twelve years from both forms of piles.
and trying all sorts of pile remedies
without relief, I am completely cured
by Pyramid Pile cure" Sold by all
druggists, 80 cents Il box. Book. piles.
Causes and Cure" mailed free. Pyra-
mid Drug Co., Marshall, Mich.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-12-10
Funerals.

of st. Paul's convent, took place yes
terday morning at 10 O'Clock, With a
solemn high mass of requiem in St,
Paul's church. Rev. Il. j, McManus
otiiciated at the ceremonies, Inter-
ment was made in the Cathedral ceme-
terry. Sister Aloysius before taking
her religious VOWS was Mary X. O'Neill,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. John O'Neill,
of Mt. Pleasant.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-12-10

nue., died yesterday morning at half
past ten o'clock of pneumonia, aged
months. Funeral from the home,
1910 Dickson avenue, this afternoon at
| O'Clock.
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MRS, CHARLES SI.ADE, of Pres
colt avenue and Olive street died at
| o'clock this morning. Deceased was
2S years of age and is survived by her
husband and infant child, Funeral am
nouncement later.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-12-10

The popular Punch cigar is still thu
leader Of the l0c cigars. "
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-12-10

Fancy Office Baskets. Reynolds Bros.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1901-12-14
SAW DEATH NEAR.

ut often made my heart ache"
writes L. G. Overstreet, Of Elgin,
Tenn, ito hear my wife cough nm
til it seemed her weak and sore
lungs would collapse. Good doc
tors said she was 90 far gone with
Consumption that no medicine or
earthly help could save her, but q
friend recommended DR.. Kings
New Discovery and persistent use
of this excellent medicine saved
her life" It's absolutely guaran-
teed for Coughs, Colds, Bronchi-
tbs, Asthma and all Throat and
Long diseases. SOC and $l,OO at
T. ]. Liable. Trial bottles free.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1901-12-14
We learn that the road leading

We learn that the road leading
10 Loresuville from st. Martin
Vile is, at this time, impossible.
The piece of bad road is one or
two miles, in Iberia parish, COM
msncing from the Pointe Claire
bridge. The whole of the Pointe
Claire section do their trading
here, but on account OF the bad
roads, they are forced to 60 to
Loresuville. Mr.. A. V. Fournet
who has been over this piece OF
bad road estimates that the road
could be put in good condition for
about S75 and he says he is will
ing to subscribe to q fund for that
purpose, and besides will lend his
mule for the blowing and grading
of said road. We believe it would
be to the interest of the merchants
Of this town To come together and
look into this matter. This work
having to be done in . neighbor'
ing parish can only be done by q
l.ol>arriAtfhvn
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1901-12-14

The Messenger is of opinion that
the Mayor and police are not only
right, bat it is their duty to take
every measure of precaution to
protect the interest of the town,
and their action last Sunday in
suppressing all kinds of FIRE works.
was right and timely, a. with the
strong wind that was blowing all
the day, it would have been eAsy
to start Q fire, and once started it
would have been matter OF inn
possibility to stop the conAagra-
tiop. Therefore, in such cases OF
danger, ordinance or no ordinance
the authorities have the right and
the we'll thinking people expect
them 10 take every precsution for
their safety. On certain windy
days, when every thing 10 abscs
lutely dry, fire works should be
prohibited. On other days. when
there is less danger, the children
| should be shown how, and where
| to shoot their FIRE works, because
there is always some danger when
IRE is IN the hands Of children
We would not like to be under.
stood to want to deprive the little
ones Of shooting the fire works
but we believe in using every pre-
caution, aud an extra police at thu
time might be useful in guardinl
against this danger.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1901-12-14
A Woman's Awful Peril.

"A WOmdn'S AWFUL HcIu'
"There is only one chance to save
your life and thu is through an
operation" were the startling words
heard by Mrs. I. E. Hunt OF Lime
Ridge, Wis. from her doctor after
be had vainly tried to cure mar OF
q frightful case Of stomach trouble
and yellow jsundice. Gall stones
had formed and she constantly
grew worse. Then she began to
use Electric Bitters which wholly
cured her. It's q wonderful Sto-
mach, Liver and. Kidney remedy.
Cures Dyspepsia, Loss OF Appe-
tite. Tay it. OAv 80 cts. Qua
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The colored American., 1901-03-02

L J. HAYDEN,
go \. Eutsw s. Bzlunore, Nd.