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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-10-15

his daughter Miss Florence Rossington
will entertain for them.
An Informal Affair.
Mrs. George W. Veale entertained
very informally Monday evening at her
home on Quincy street complimentary
to Mr.. John T. Judd of the City of
Mexico, who arrived Sunday for a few
days visit He left today for Trego
county accompanied by Mr.. Walter
Veale.
ing the evening; all were old friends of
Mr.. Judd. Tea and waters were served
and some excellent music entertained
the guests.
A Large Thimble Party.
A delightful affair was the thimble
party given this afternoon by Mrs. A.
Z. Prescott, Mrs. E. T. Cartilage, Mrs.
w. E. Sterne and Mrs. Ira Howe. at the
home of Mrs. Prescott. The guests were
met on the second landing by Miss
Helen Sterne and Miss Hazel Howe
and shown to the dressing rooms which
were daintily decorated with palms and
cut flowers. The upper hall was dark
ened and lighted artifcially, and the
hostesses stood there to receive their
guests.
The entire suite of rooms was attrac-
lively decorated with palms, potted
plants, festoons of autumn foliage and
bittersweet. The dining room was eS
pecially pretty; a square cloth exquis-
itely embroidered in American Beauty
roses was on the table and a vase of
the natural blossoms was in the center
Ferns, sprengeri and foliage banked the
Side-board and china closet.
An enjoyable feature of the afternoon
were some vocal numbers by Mrs. John
Kleinhans and Mrs. Phi Adams. The
remainder of the time a sweet toned
music box played. Late in the after
noon two course refreshments were
served through the rooms.
1t was one of the largest thimble par
ties ever given in Topeka and the invi-
ted guests were: Mesdames c. B. Brew
er, j. w. Parker, H. c. Bowman, Kittie
Bailey, A. Bergen, George Beach, Blazo
M. NJ. Blinn. H. ]. Bone, Bailey, T. A.
Beck, John Bradley, c. P. Bolmar, J. J.
Blower, G. p. Bates, L. X. Butterfield.
r. c. Bradshaw, w. A. s. Bird, w. E.
Connors, D. o. Crane. w. NJ Combs,
John Cleveland, Cook, Cleland, G. G.
Colburn, Carol Carey of Alma, H.
Clarkson. w. NJ. Crosby. T. ]. Coughlin,
Cockrell, W. 7. Oliver, D. E. Cain, G.
e. Cole, H. T. Cartilage G. M. Chase J.
S. Collins, E w. Cartilage, Sam Cross,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-10-15
Bow Killed bv a Train

Hutchinson, Kan, Oct. 15--Reuben
Hamlin of Sixth avenue west was
killed instantly at Sherman, a few
miles west of Hutchinson. The young
man was working with Santa Fe steel
gang As the east bound passenger
train No. 2 came along he was drawing
a spike. His back was toward the
train and apparently he did not hear it
coming. When he heard the train it
was almost upon him. He raised up
and attempted to step back, but was
caught by the engine and thrown into
the ditch. He was killed almost in
stantly.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-10-15
CONGO Rehellion ohecked.

New York, Oct. 15.-The Brussels cor
respondent of the Times SUNNI arizing
reports received from the Congo region
in Africa says rebellion i'm the neigh
borhood of Lake Kassali has been
checked by Major Malefey. The rebels
who were few in number, were all dis
persed.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-10-15
International Billiard Match.

New York, Oct. 15.-An international
billiard match is scheduled to take
place in this city in the latter part of
November. The players are to be Jacob
Sehaefer, George Slosson. George SUIT
ton M. Barutel and Albert Fourneil.
This information has just been given
out by the brother of George Sutton,
who says that the latter Will arrive here
soon from Chicago. Barutel and Four
neil are Frenchmen.
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Mrs. Herbert Injured.

F1iawatha, Kas., Oct. 15.-Mrs. L. 8.
Herbert. the aged mother Of Ewing Her
bert was thrown from her carriage and
severely injured yesterday. She was riding
with her son, daughter and n friend when
the horse turned suddenly and overturned
the carriage throwing out all the occu-
pants. Mrs. Herbert was the only one
severely hurt
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Maud CONNIE il Gone.

London, Oct. 15.-It is reported that
Maud Come has eluded the vigilance of
the authorities and is now on her way
to South Africa The authorities of the
principal ports have been notified to
watch for her arrival.
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Daughters of the King.

The m Getting of the Daughters of the
King announced for Wednesday morn
ing in Bethany Chapel, is postponed I'm
til further notice.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-10-15

Friday evening Col. Rossington and
his daughter, Miss Florence Rossington
will entertain for them.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-05-28
The McNulty Child Improving.

The -year-old child of Mr. and
Mrs. Patrick McNulty, of the West
Side which was received for treatment
ago, has rapidly improved under the
treatment administered at the inStitu-
tion, and it is expected that the little
one will be returned To its parents by
Wednesday or Thursday of this week
When the little sufferer was brought
to the hospital ii Was in "A critical con-
dition. There was an injury under the
right eye that, from the curSOry exam
ination made, appeared to he puru-
lent opthalmia, an affection the history
of which shows that blindness results
in one of every three eases. Later it
was discovered that this was not the
trouble. The child'S check under the
eye, was cut in IA fall several weeks
ago, and, the wound not being properly
cared for poisoning developed and
there was a collection of pus that in
volved the eyelid and securely closed
the eye. 1t required the most attentive
care and greatest caution to arrest in
nammati and reduce what had al
ready taken place. The saving of the
little ones sight WAS by a narrow mar
gin and at the hospital there is glad
elation over the exceedingly successful
management of the case.
The child viii now be restored to its
parents with its eyesight fully pre-
served.
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morning for Williamsport to visit re-

morning for Wiliamsport, to visit re-
latives.
Mrs. w. B. Jenkins returned to her
home in Hyde Park. after spending
Il week in town.
Miss Lizzie Tobias, of South Glib
son is the guest of Miss Jennie Da-
Wis. of Lackawanna street
Dr. j. j. Walsh. of Ncw'York. Is the
guest of his sister. Mrs. j. w. Jor-
dan. Of Eakely.
Mr. and Mrs. William Lewis have
returned home from their wedding
trin.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Hullah. or
Forest City. are spending few days
with Mr.. and Mrs. James Nealon
j. j. O'Mallcy. esd, and j. RI. Lally
arc spending a few days at Rock
Lake.
Mrs j. F. Jones and children. or
Nanticoie. are visiting Mr.. and Mrs.
r. ]. Jones. of Lackawarna street.
The Lady Ellen Penman Rcbccca
staff will meet this evening in SWee'
neys hall, at ! o'clock.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-05-28
JERMYN AND MAYFIELD.

The annual reception of the Blessed
Virgin SOdality was held in Sacred
Heart church Sunday evening. The
church was specially decorated for the
occasion and the altars with the pro-
fusion of flowers, potted plants and
illuminated with great number of
candles. presented a beautiful appear
ance. The special hymns were very
creditably sung and showed the care
ful training of Professor Kelly. Rev.
Father Mclaughlin. assistant priest
at Olyphant. preached the sermon. in
which he eXtolled the exemplary and
model life of the Blessed Virgin and
advised the society to emulate her
virtues. The sermon made deep i'm
prssion upon the congregation.
Twenty-seven postulants were after
ward received into the society and
the service was concluded with bene
diction Of the Blessed Sacrament
Among the priests present at the in
teresting service We're Rev. Fathers
Walsh. of Forest City. aud German
and Dixon. of Carbondale
The Hillside Coal company will pay
the employees of the Glenwood. Erie
and keystone colleries to-day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Secor and daughter.
of Dunmore, spent Sunday with Jer-
lnyn friends
Mr.. w. Il. Davis. who is home for
his summer vacation from the Howard
university. of Washington, ID. c.,
preached in the Nj. T.. church Sunday
evening. His sermon was very forci-
BILE and he made a good impression
upon the congregation.
\ son was born on Sunday to Mr..
and Mrs. Maynard, of West Mayfield.
Mr. and Mrs. Burns. of Third street,
were made happy yesterday over u
similar event.
Mr.. William Oliver of West May
field. is seriously i'll.
Ed. Mason was a Forest City visito.
Sunday.
Mrs. John Solomon, of Main street,
spent yesterday in Carbondale.
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friends and relatives in this city. Mr..
Matthews Is now employed by one of
the Philadelphia papers.
The Passing Throng.


MISS nora Heaiey Is NisitinS friends
III we" iork.
lhe MISSES fiopan, OF olyphant, are
tne guests OF MISS Neliie farreil.
Mrs. James iioney. OF Belmont street,
10 .on''ueu 10 ner noihc ny 'iihess.
MISS Helen bathrop spent the SAP
oa,n WIN her aunt MIS- II. l." bcVan,
III Scranton.
WI. anu Mrs. a. r.. Myers an" son.
aeN,oru, ana MISS Josie Myers spent
"u.uas ,n Du'niore.
MISS Manie pouenortE' or o'Nrhant'
mas 'ne guest %" Sunoay OIL MISS AGNES
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'si, ,,- ,.,, set.. WINS N's''.
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'iei io',I ,', d. WI ,opo' ai,cr 'Mo WEEKS
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MoHR SUSPECT DISCHARGED.
John Brennan Reigo, Who Was at
Emergency Hospital, Has Gone to
His Home

John Brennan Reigo, of West Scran-
ton, who was arrested and held rs a
suspect in the robbery of the store of
John Mohr, at Lincoln avenue and
Church street, about Il month ago, was
discharged on Sunday from Emergency
hospital, where he was taken at the
Scranton home, or, at least for the
residence of his relatives, with whom
he stayed when he Was not travelling
about the country.
RegO, who was better known as
Brennan, the latter being his middle
name, was arrested by Chief Mean
drew in a shanty along the Delaware
and Hudson tracks, north of the city
The shanty Was the abode of a number
of tramps who hung about the COM
munity during the cold weather. When
the shanty was raided Brennan, or
Reigo. was found there in Il half-cX-
hauSted condition. He was suspected
of knowing something about the burg
larry of Mohr's store, but when brought
to trial his sickened condition was re-
allied. and instead of committing him
to jail Alderman Jones had him ad-
mitted to Emergency hospital. Reigo
was prostrated with grip and was very
weak. Under hospital treatment he i'm
proved ST aadily and when allowed to
go to his home he appeared To be quite
vigorous.
There were no strong circumstances
connecting Reigo with the Mohr burg
larry and the authorities gave him his
freedom.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-05-28
The South Main Avenue Grocer Re-
ceives Contract for Supplies of
Lake Lodore.

James j. Golman, of the firm of Cor
man Il Co., the South Main street
rroccrS, was notified yesterday that
his offer to do the catering at Lake
Lodorc on the big" days. Memorial
day, etc,-WaS accepted and he was
empowered to carry out his contract.
Mr.. Golman'S notification came yes
tcrday from General Manager j. H.
Jordan and Assistant Manager w. II.
Malta, of the Lake Lodorc Improve
ment company, who visited him yes
torday and informed him that of all
Of the numerous offers received from
M and down the valley, his and his
recommendations we've The most favor
able, and the contract would accord
insly be given Ia him.
Mr.. German, who is among the most
active and cnterprsing of the young
men in commercial pursuits i'm the city,
is justly cated over his success, and
as the contract promises profitable re-
suits, Mr. Gorman'S friends join with
him in his fclicitation over this bit of
fortune.
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OLYpHANT.

The news Of the death of Miss
Gardner, at her home in Pittston yes
terday morning, was received at this
place with deep sorrow by her many
friends. Deceased had only been i'll
about two weeks. BY her sweet and
sunny disposition she cndeared her
self to all who knew her and all will
mourn her untimely death. She was
born in Canada and was % years old
for the past three years she has re-
sided at this place. Besides her par
cnts. four brothers and five sisters
survive her. The funeral VIII be held
from her late home in Pittston tomor-
row morning at o'clock.
A very pleasant party was held at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Josiah
| Evans, in Bakely. last evening, in
honor of the birthday of Mrs. Evans.
! Vocal and instrumental selections and
other amusements were enjoyed by
the guests. About II o'clock refresh
ments were served.
Mrs. Thomas B. Brown, of Sus1ue-
hanna street, was painfully injured
| yesterday afternoon. She was walk
ing on Lackawanna street, when she
| slipped on a banana peel, which had
| been thrown on the sidewalk in front
| of ID. G. Jones' furniture store, and
| fell striking her head against the
stone, She was removed In her home
in an unconscious condition, Medical
aid was summoned and she is resting
easily at this writing.
Mrs. w. j. Gray and Mrs. Cassie
Bailey. of NoXen, spent sunday with
their sister Mrs, D, g. Evans of Sus-
| quehanna street
| The bazaar under the auspices OF
the Ladies' Aid society of the Blakely
Primitive Methodist church. was
opened in the Sweeney building. on
| Lacawkanna street, last evening. The
| attendance was very large, An in
terestinE entertainment was given
during the evening, Tonight the fol-
| lowing programme will lie rendered:
Part song. Blakelv Primitive Metho-
| dist choir; duet, Misses Mayor; part
song, Blakely Primitive Methodist
clurch choir; recitation, Miss Pearl
Grithihs; part song, Blakcly Primitive
Methodist church choir; duet, Misses
iiriliths; recitation Miss Helen
crocekr: part song, Blakely Primitive
Methodist church choir.
| Charles Evans. of Duryea, was a
caller in town Sunday.
| The members of the Blakely Whist
club were delightfully."- entertained at
| the residence of Mr.. and Mrs. r.. j,
| Hull. on Main street, last evening.
About twenty couples We're present
The entertainment of the Grand
Army veterans will he given at the
Father Mathew opera house this even
ing.
Rev. r. +. Hammond and Druggist
| H. y. Bush have gone to Tafton.
Wayne county. on fishing trip.
| Mrs. Thomas Powell and daughter,
| Miss Blanche Powell, will leave this
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-05-28
MEMORIAL DAY AT LoDoRE.
Many Excursionists Will Leave Here
to Spend Decoration Day at the
Lake Over the Mountain.

The attractions of Memorial day are
engaging attention now and the OPEN
ing of Lake Lodorc for the season on
that day is receiving the greatest at
tenton from seekers of pleasure on
this occasion.
The lake surroundings have been
greatly improved since the season
closed and Lodorc Is now more of n
beauty spot than ever. 1t seems des-
tined To be the one popular outing
place for residents of Carbondale and
vicinity. and as there will be no at
traction at home that day. aside from
the customary Memorial day parade,
hundreds of persons from Carbondale
will he among the cXcursonists seek
ing an outing and enjoyment from the
pleasures provided at the beautiful
lake. There will be special train to
the lake on Memorial day, leaving here
at o.55 a. M.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-05-28
Carbonda1e Department.

At this juncture ono of the petitions
which has been passed about the city
until Friday. and which was in favor
of the arc lighting contract for ~
term was handed to Chairman
Fletcher by A. II. Thompson, to whom
1t was handed by one of the spectators
that filled the space outside the coun-
ell chamber. It's arrival was some
what belated. the intention being TO
have it read before action might be
taken on the light contract.
Chairman Fletcher ruled that this
was the proper time for the entertain
ing of the petition, it coming under
the head of remarks. This was just
before the vote on the majority report,
which, If carried. would mean that tn"
whole matter of the light contract
would have to be recanvasscd
Mr.. Thompson, who had but five sup
porters for his minority report. made
final stand to carry the night aud sug-
gcsting that the presentation of the
citizens petition would have made II
material difference If read before his
report was voted upon, declared that
it was not business like. the way co,ln
ellis would act If they rejected the bids
already submitted. The two companies
checks were received as evidence of
good faith. but now councils were set
ting everything aside and were going
to the uncallcd for expense OF read
vertising for bids. The majority of
councils were in favor of. tho electric
light and since they were, why would
not one of them present a resolution
providing for a one year contract?
hp nf n
was handed in, Mr.. Davis. chairman of
the joint light committee. was called
upon to tell the reason of the commit
tees rejecting the bids and calling for
ii re-advertisinS. He said that ii Was
the opinion of the committee that lower
bids could he obtained from both COM
committee believed that such progress
could be made in electric lighting that
within n few years lights would be OBJ
tanned at one third or less than asked
for today.
The motion was put and the major
ity report was carried by the same vote
as before, 10 to g. Those who voted
nay were Mossrs. Fletcher, Thompson
Whitfield Stone, Thompson and j.
Masters.
submitted Il resolution asking for pro-
posals for lighting the city building
| and the hose houses. II was carried.
The election of Il board of revision
| and appeals was taken up. There were
| five members to he elected, each mem
| bcr to have the right to vote for three
| of the nominees. The nomina lions were
| AS follows:
Mannon. by w. Masters; a. r..
| Thompson. by Collins: Davis, by Whit
| field: Kennedy. by Ncalon John Mas
| tcrs. by Evans. and James Thompson,
| by Barrett. The election resulted as
| follows:
Davis. -: Mannion. 10: Joseph
| Thompson, s: \. T. Thompson S; Ken
| ncdy, !: Masters, >. All but the last
! named were successful. The board viii
| be, made up, therefore, of MessrS. Da-
Wis Mannion. Thompson, Kennedy and
Thompson.
At a regular meeting of common
| council. later, the municipal water
| plant ordinance passed finally.
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Because She Loved Him So"

William Gillettc's great comedy,
Because She Loved Him So" which
was named the Little Minister of
Farce" during its highly successful
run in New York city. a few seasons
ago, is to be produced at the Grand
Opera House in this city on Thursday
evening next by the keystone Liter
ary and Dramatic company. of North
Scranton. for the benefit of the gen.
cral fund of st. Rose church.
The North Scranton society is cred
tied by the Scranton papers with hav-
ing given an excellent production and
the success of earlier occasions is en-
pec!ed 70 be repeated on Thursday
night. when q crowded house is antici-
ndtcl.
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MEMORIAL DAY PROGRAMME.

Sergeant William II. Davies Post, NO
1S7. Department of Pennsylvania,
q. \. Il.
Carbondale. Pa, May 2s, 1901.
Special order No. 3.
Park flag to be raised half mast at
6 o'clock a. IN.
All flags in the city should be AT hall
mast during the day.
In honor of our nations defenders
business places and private dwellings
should be freely cmbellshed with Our
country's starry emblem.
Details to adjust flags above tho
sacred dust of our honored dead should
have their work performed by We'd
nesday evening. May Goth. We have
about two hundred mounds to visit.
Thcy are scattered through seven
ccmetaries. The distance to he COW
cred is great and the work arduous.
Sons of Veterans should be prompt to
render assistance in this work and
tighten the labor of the men who were
young forty years ago.
Details to receive floral TRIBUTES
should he in the post room Thursday
morning at o'clock sharp.
All people within our precinct who
have flowers to spare are invited to
send them to the post rooms. IL and
- salem avenue. between I and s
o'clock.
Tie Womcn's Relief Corps will have
charge of the work Of preparing bou-
uuets and chaplets, and they will he
delighted to have volunteer aid
School children are cordially invited
TO bring flowers and assist the work.
crS.
Comrades arc all directed to report
before o'clock. each one in full uni
form. If possible. There will be work
to do.
Sons of Veterans in full uniform,
with arms and ammunition. arc re-
uucstcd to report at s o'clock at post
room.
All honorably discharged soldiers,
| sailors and marines are invited to join
with us.
Men who have followed our flag in
more recent years are cordially asked
| to participate in the parade.
Patriotic people who have carriages
at their disposal, and "A generous inn
pulse To assist enfceblcd comrades to
got over the line of march. are in
vited to have them at post hcadquar-
|
| tachcd.
Drum corps will report promptly a,
| s o'clock.
Assembly will he sounded at S:45.
| Parade will start at Q o'clock.
LINZ: OF MARCH.
| From hall on Salem avenue vi
Church street to Main down Main tO
Eighth avenue; Eighth avenue tc
Church street; Church street to Mem
orial Park.
Appropriate services will be observed
in the park, after which the march
will continue through Park place VI
Church street to headquarters, where
the parade will he dismissed.
From headquarters the cemetery de.
tails will start on their respective
missions and place tributes of afec-
ton and remembrance on the graves
of those who helped beat the tattoo o!
human slavery. and the revcillc OF
universal freedom, liberty and intel.
! lcctual advancement.
Dinner will he served in the post
room By the ladies of the Womcn's
| Relief corps.
a campfire will he held in the after.
noon at headquarters.
Al the high school. in the evening
the pupils arc to give benefit pa
triotic entertainment, to which til,
comrades and the general public are
invited.
BY order of
John McComh.
Attest Commander.
w. +. Chase.
Adjutant.
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Glass Eonors.

Tho contests for the honors among
the high school graduates has been
decided in favor of Miss Jessie
Matthews, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
William Matthews, of Dundaff street,
and Miss Nina Rolls, daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. Emory Rolls.
Miss Matthews work merited the
valedictory, and the other honor, the
salutatory. of course, went to Miss
Rolls
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noon. Among those present were:
Tessie Wciland, FIossic Wciland,
:Iayme Moore Beatrice Weiland, AL
MA Elcy, Cora Elcy, Ella Ries, Sarah
Millham. Calar Hcager, Jennie Bow
man, Edna Carter Leland McLain.
Freda Rennie, Florence Elcy, Mollie
Schmidt Helen Smith. Mabel Dierks,
Lulu and Gertie Rics, Gerte McLan,
Annie Buckrod. Beulsh Griffin. Re
frcshments We're served and a good
time was enjoyed by all.