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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-11-25
JERMYN AND MAYrIELD.

\ portion Of ,ha coal riiutes at the
Lowry breaker, ON The mountain side,
collapsed during Saturday night. allow
ing many tons of coal 10 slide down the
mountain into Rushbrook road The
damage to the ohutes and the smiling
of the coal viii he quite u loss To tho
owner.
District Superintendent Frank iIem-
clright, of the Temple iron company.
has been elected II director of the
Emergency hospital AT carbondale. 10
I'LL the vacancy caused By the reSis-
nation OF James q. Shepherd. Inside
Foreman Glennon. of the Erie colliery,
has also been elected a director 10 nll
the vacancy caused by William Wal
ker's resignation,
John Carey, of Waverly. spent Satur.
day here with relatives,
Harry Gritiiths has been appointed by
the Title Guaranty and Trust company,
al Scranton, distributing agent for Jer-
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-11-25
WAYNART'S Big LOSS.
The Fire Fiend Visits the Town OH
Saturday Night and in It's Wake
Leaves Mass of Debris Where Five
Frame Buildings stood-Cause of
Fire q Mystery.

The most destructive fire in the his
tory of Waymurt occurred Saturday
night. At II O'Clock II young man
walking by Staples hotel noticed
smoke issuing from the Ensign build
ing, II frame structure. and gave the
',lIrln To the village. All the able in
nabitantS responded but before they
had arrived the flames had spread
Trough the second story of the build
}ng, which was used as a hall, the fierce
Wind blowing from the east flaming the
lnmcs to Il considerable height. This
'uioing was situated on the corner on
he west and closely adjoining it on
he other side We're several buildings.
'he crowd secured garden hose and
soon had four streams on the blaze
Others formed Il bucket brigade. carry
ing the water from the pump in front
ri the Staples hotel. Their hard efforts
We're fruitless. The wind was the con-
qucror and the blaze, which had now
taken in its grasp the entire building
was reaching out for more prey and
soon the adjoining building of l.. a.
sAmeS VAS in flames. Realizing that
their efforts could not save any part of
the Ensign building. which was rap
idly falling in pieces the gallant fire
fighters confined their efforts to the
Ames building and the general store of
T.. w. Narcoes. The flames were re-
lontlcss and after burning into debris
the Ensign building. leaped to the Var
zoe building, ana from there to the
residence of Dr. Crossius. The wind
materially helped ON the flames. and
III" burning of more buildings was
looked for. especially the barn of Dr..
''rossin and the Staples hosiery. The
latter place was directly across the
road and at several times had the APP
pe.ranre OF being isntcd. but Il crowd
"i willing workers kept water "ontin,,-
ally ON tn" front and roof of the build
ing and their efforts were rewarded
with success. The barn uf Or. Crossin
was also in danger several times, but
escaped unscnthed. At o'clock the
danger was all past and the five frame
buildings ON Waymart'S principal
street was Il Smoulderins mass of
ruins, monument TO the iir. !iond' $
terrible ravages
How the tire started is u ,mNStery
Nhlrh no ono as Vet can give AN en-
PLANTATION. Tli. place where the smoke
WAS first seen and the flames We're in
'hr second story, which is used as Il
'ancc hall. ON the lrsr lioor Is a mil
!inelA shop The only theory advanced
as 10 the cause of the fire was some
h"t@"t IN The stove pipe leading from
IN" millinery store. The loss has not
Yet been learned nor the amount of
lhSuranc" carried by the victims of The
blaze, The five buildings consumed
were all frame buildings. two stories
~ height. All The furniture in the resi-
- r"lire of Dr. trossin was saved. as WAS
also considerable stock III the stores
of Narcoe ana Ames. The store of h.
~, Narcoc was also suffered from
'll' several years ago. ~ that Time
losing mostly all of his stock. The
buildings viii MI probably he again
ERECTED as soon as the ruins are cleared
away.
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PICTURES OF CHURCH RUINS.
Excellent Views Being Sold for the
Benefit of Rebuilding Fund.

r;Xccllcn, views of the ruins of the
First Methodist church are being sold,
the receipts. less the cost of producing
the pictures. going to the rebuilding
fund of the congregation
This conmendable work is under The
direction of Claude Oliver, an attache
of the Carbonate office of The Trib-
unc, and Ben Fellows.
Tho pictures are splendid. There are
u half dozen views to select from:
three of outside and three of the inter-
ior ruins. Among the exterior views is
one taken from the roof of the Burke
building during the progress of the
fire. This one is most realistic aud
shows the burning church. the flames
licking the tower and huge clouds of
smoke rolling over the eastern hills.
AS the proceeds of the sale are for
he church fund. this will be an jn-
c"ntive to buyers. The pictures can be
bought at Fulkersons music store from
Mr.. Fellows. or Mr., Oliver at The Trib-
unc Office"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-11-25
OBITUARY..

WILLIAM NELSON. aged % years,
terday. He had been in the hospital for
some time, suffering with dropsy. For
twelve years he had been patient suf-
ferer with that disease. He was one of
the best known young men in this city,
and the news of his death will occasion
much grief among his many friends
Deceased was born in Germany. and
came to this city when 4 young man. OF
late having resided on South Main
street He was an active worker in the
ranks of the Ge,mania club and one Of
its most popular members. Four broth
ers and one sister survive him. Funeral
arrangements have not been announced
as yet but will appear uter
MRS. ANN WEIR. an old and ns-
tecmed resident OF this city, died ON
Saturday night al her home on Dun
daft street. after Il long Illness. She
survived her husband. Peter Weir, by
thirteen years Deceased was born in
Ireland and came to this country when
quite young. she is survived by one
daughter, Mrs. Frank Clune, and three
sisters. Mrs. William Sheridan and Mrs.
John Cain, of Scranton, and Mrs Pat
rick Henley. OF this city. The funeral
will be held on Tuesday, the cortese
leaving the late home of the deceased
at $40 and proceeding to ST. Rose
church, where a mass Of requiem Will
be said. and the remains then liid L"
rest in 81. Rose cemetery.
MRS. MICHAIIL II. BROWN, pa-
tive of this city died in scranton Fri
day night. She was 80 years OF age
and was formerly Miss Martin. She
resided in this city until "A year ago.
Her death notice win be received with
much sorrow in this city. Her nus
and four children survive her: her
mother, OF This city, and the following
brothers ana sisters, James, William,
Thomas and Michael Martin, and Mrs,
Edward Dougher,y and Miss Annie
Martin. al this city, and MrS, Jonn
O'MaileE. nt Mayileld
The BODY arrived in This city Satur-
day afternoon and win be laid al rest
in 81 Rose cemetery ihis morning, al
ter mass ~ requiem in st. Rose
church,
MRS. BRIDGET REILLY, r"iict OF
the late Richard Reilly died Saturday
al the home OF her daughter on Fall
brook street She is survived by seven
children: John Reilly, of this city;
Mrs. Burns, of Scranton; Mrs. John
Wisley. Mrs. Michael l.innen, Mrs.
John Moilit, Mrs, John Malone and
Miss Anna Reilly. of this city. Funeral
viii be held this morning, the cortege
leaving the house at $50. After re-
QUEEN mass in St Rose church, inter-
inent viii be made in st. Rose ceme-
terry.
Mrs. FRANK MANDREW. a most
esteemed lady residing on Scott street,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-11-25
The News of Carbonda1e.

for Il touchdown Gardner failed to
Rick goal Score 80 End of first
halt.
In thc second half. Carbundalc Kicked
to Scranton's 5O-yord line. a Scranton
man fumbiing the bail and Mckcnnn
Ealing Oh it. curbondale now played
grand bali, and On end runs carried the
ball to ;cranton's 5-yard line, t'irst
down and five yards TO gain.
\ line buck was called for II rumble
onsued. ana all hone OF another score
was gone. The ball was kept wen in
Scranton's territory during the Ne"
nainder of the game. Final score, -"
The Carbondule boys though out
weighed, put w u pluckN game Tho
muddy field and the down?our OF rain
were disadvantages for the tarDondai'
team as they were depending ON tricK
PLAYS to win over superior weight.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-11-25
EXPECT new CARRIER.
If Councils Promise to Give Street.
System. Increase in Help Likely,
Postmaster Thomas Good News.

Thc additional mail carrier which
The Tribune has been fighting for will
he allowed. it is assumed If the city
councils give some show of sincerity
about naming the streets and lumber"
ine the houses and taking such other
steps as will give carbondalc an intel
ligent street system. ur at least one
that will be IN Improvement on the
one in vogue
Postmaster Thomas. who has cndeHv-
orcd to have such a system established
ever since his coming into office. cX-
crtins many an earnest "ndcnNor IN
this direction, has been promised by
Postal Inspector Mccoy that he will
do all in his power to Sc, for Carbon
dale another carrier. provided that
councils prove that they are sincere in
the promise and effort Ia mime the
streets ana number the houses.
The carrier hoped for will not be
mounted. but will be lfoot. This is the
best available at the present time as
the appropriation is almost exhausted.
If the work of establishing the street
system he carried ont Il mounted car
rer will likely be granted in ,Tuly next,
the beginning of the fiscal year.
Postmaster Thomas expects to hear
from the department on Dec, >, as to
whether on not the additional foot car.
rer which will be Il great hello. will
be allowed
In the meantime 1t rests with coun-
ellis as to whether or not the mail ser
vice Of the town will be improved, or
if the discrimination from which hun
drcds of residents suffer daily will be
removed. 1t is hoped that the long
looked for cooperation for which
Postmaster Thomas has srriven. win be
shown by councils.
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died IN DR.. III. a. Whcelcr's private hos
pita! yesterday. She had been ailing
for some time. and the forepart of last
week was taken to- the hospital for
medical treatment. but death yesterday
came peacefully TO her to end her suf.
ferings. which she had always borne
with true Christian fortitudc. Her
mother. two sisters and one brother,
besides her husband and seven children.
survive her Funeral will be held OH
Tuesday. the exact hour az yet not
having been decided upon.
Mrs. GEORGE EVANS. OF Neuiield.
n. j.. who was for years q resident Of
this city and Ia well remembered by
old residents died in that place Fri.
day.
Tho body will arrive in this city this
afternoon, the cortegc TO 70 direct
from the station 10 Maplewood ccmc-
terry, where internent will be made
The deceased was the sister or u. e.
Hathaway, of Salem avenue.
MRS. +. r.. KlEFER, sister of Mrs.
Eugene Wonacott. of this city. died at
her home in Kingston oil Thursday
and was laid at rest there yesterday.
The deceased visited Carhondale
frequently and had many sincere
friends here. who will regret her
death.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-11-25
WOoDMEN ARE MULTIPLYING.
Crystal Camps Mem mbership Increas-
ing Rapidly.

Tho Woodmen of the World the fra
ternal order which was introduced in
Carbondale Il few months ago. Is appre-
cilbly multiplying in this section.
Crystal camp. OF this city is grow
ing every week. AT the meeting on
Friday evening, seven candidates were
introduced and the names of IL half
dozen more are ready to- he proposed
at the next meeting. The camp has
established quarters in room No. ..
Aitken building. corner of Main and
Salem avenue. to which all woodmen
are cordially welcome.
A camp is under way at South Glib
son, while another organizer. who is
at work in Honesdale reports that he
has an adequate number to open a
camp in the Maple city.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-11-25

tent. The doctor states the party was
all sleeping soundly in their 6N6 tent
when they We're awakened by nois"
outside the tent soon all were awake
ana listening. In a few moments they
neard a srOWl and n threshlnS OF inc
leaves and brush. Cautiously opening
the nap of the tent the members of
the hunting party petred out Ihef"'
within ten feet of the tent, MAS mon
,'ter black bear sitting on his haunche4
and eating the deer, The bear emitted
u fierce Growl ON account of being dis
turbed at his feast. The doctor and his
companions fairly climbed over one
another in their efforts To each get
his truSty rifle and send a bullet crash
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-11-25

broken into spiinters: and they said
one unto another. did the natives.
What terrible calamity has befallen
u.s.
When the cloud had cleared away, 1t
Was learned that the foreman had
ryerbalanced It log nnd slid down the
mountain. The foreman. not the log,
slid.
4 number of the boys attended the
recent wedding and had a good time.
They performed tho General sherman
act, namely. to kiss the bride on be-
half of the nation.
John McGarry. OF the West side. is
the latest addition to William Pettl-
Crews braves.
Michael Gallagher. Of the Wcs, Side,
IL confined to tho house by an at
tack of illness.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-11-25
Around the Round House.

Nho boiler that furnishes heat for
the round house has been started, with
John Cornish and oscar role In
charge,
William Wagoner night foreman,
spent several days in search oi game
at jefferson Junction last week. Dur-
ing the absence Of The foreman, IN"
responsible duties OF the position tell
ON the shoulders OF Daniel Blackmorc,
vicinity of the junction were started
by an explosion. The air was .lled
With debris: rocks, that only the Tide
Ot time could crumble, were blown 10
atoWs: large oaks that had withstood
the winters blast for years ws->
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-11-25
WHAT'S IN a NAME?

Depends upon the name.
Scots Emulsion is a name
that ha, value. Maybe it
doesn't mean much to volt
but TO the consumptivc who
ha, been strengthened and fat
tened, I" the sickly children
who have received good health,
to the weak mothers and
bable, who have grown strong
TO these SCOTS Emulsion
means something.
To all of them it has meant
an easy snd natural return to
health.
W'I.rud you 'itrlc,o ty. ifyou 'iss
SCOTT @pWNE, ~ rcsrl street, New iSrS,
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pECKvILLE.

Dr /. ". Beck and Jacob GreennS
have returned from Pike county. where
they spent last week in company with
n party of friends from Montrose, hunt
mg deer. The doctor brought back a
large deer The partS took with them
"A tent which they pitched in the wilder
ness of Pike The doctor relates "A
Embarrassing story of how large black
bear paid the party a Visit one dark
night and neariN succeeded in making
OFT with the large deer which the doe
Tor had shot and huns up near the
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-11-25
AMONG RAILROAD MEN.
Items That Will Interest the En-
ployes Along the Roads That En-
ter Here

Charles Nails. representing = west
ell contracting firm, is buying II num-
bcr Of the old locomotives of .ha Della
ware and Hudson.
Engine 3iS is now IN charge of Enei-
neer Bailey, ON the Erie brrukWnter
rum.
iIneinc 200 is doing yard work, in
place of POI, which has been retired
from service.
Peter Storch, of the lower end, is
taking Il vacation.
Engine 215 is the latest To arrive
from the Dickson works.
George Walker, an old-lime railroad
man, has leased the Arlington House,
on DundaIf street, and Will take im-
mediate possession.
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Mannion-Walker.
COTTAGE FAIR CLOSED.
Tickets for Fifty Dollars Not >Pre'
sented Yet.

The two weeks fair. under the man
agement of the Cottage Hose company.
came to close on Saturday night, when
the gallant fire laddies made ii good
nights enjoyment for the large crowd
in attendance. The fair has been
social and financial success. and with
the profits the company will equip
themselves with up-to-date uniforms.
Richard kerwin won the handsome
couch Miss Name Quinn won the door
prize. il parlor lamp. Ticket No. l243
won the $50 gold piece. The ticket has
not vet been presented,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-11-25
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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-11-25
Foreman Ennis Resigns.

w. c. Ennis, for ii year and II half
foreman at the Delaware and Hudson
locomotive shops, resigned his position
on Saturday, He leaves this week for
Paterson, n. j.. where he has secured
an advanced position with the Rogers
Locomotive works
MIR Ennis is reputed To be Il master
OF the art of mechanics. He was en-
ceedinsly popular with the men here,
all of whom unite in wishing him PROS
perity.
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In Memory of Deceased Members.

On Tuesday morning AT 7.3O O'Clock
there will be high mass of requiem
sung in st. Rose church for the repose
of the souls of departed members of
the Altar society of this congregation.
On Thursday, Thanksgiving morn
ing al the same hour, there will be
another high mass OF requiem, the an
nual mass for the deceased members
of the Ladies' Catholic Benevolent as
SOciatiOn.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-11-25
Honesdale Train Taken Off.

The train leaving Carbondale ut 1.30
p. m. Sundays tor Honesdale and in
termediate points did not run yester-
day. 1t has been discontinued and will
not be put on again until the opening
of next summers travel.
This train is intended for the accom-
mediation of increased travel during
the warmer weather. With the advent
of the cold weather there Is no neces-
sity for this extra train on the Homes.
dale branch
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-11-25
New York, Ontario and Western.

-cns L.. 1901.
Trains icay" tuby,Jair tor sciNut"n at '."H a.
IN. i.un y. III
sunday ,n,n- NJ ,.oc u. IL: o.oG y. III.
fGin, leave jhbpudIic Tor POINTS uoi!I at
" 10 H. IN. on SUNDAY al ~ 4. M. lraiiS
,..,in. at II 10 t M wrc, dl and oia a. ~.
s,HIa.. make connections tot New Nork. toi,-
N'|l, rtr.
Trains uriyc ioL SclauIon ~ lilu 4. IN. H.it
NJ. tl"n, uoi".F NORTH. I u, y. m. Sundays
hm scranton =; " - u. N. and ,.ii y. M:
N!M ,.lLu.in 10, n ,M.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-11-25
ID. and H. Shop Notes.

William McAndrews is at the Dick
SON works. IN The interest of the Deia-
ware and Hudson. while Il series of
engines are being built,
Owing to the removal of the steel
works from Scranton. material y
scarce, and III" new engines are slow
in arriving.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-11-25
F|NL EY'S.
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Thanksgiving Offering Of
Table Linens, Napkins
And And Embroidered Linens.

At the close OF prosperous year of Linen Selling we
desire to show appreciation of the very generous pat
ronage extended to by giving trade special Thank
Offering of Unusual Linen Values.
Highest Grade Of Goods at the Lowest Possible
Prices has brought us the business.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-11-25
Meetings OF Tonight

Common council,
Olive Leaf lodge. |. o, q. j..
Federal union. No. 720i
Patriotic Order Sons OF America.
Carhondule council, Knights of Col
unhnS.
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THIRD ANNUAL RECEPTION.
Knights of Columbus Reception in
Watts Hall OH Next Monday
Night to Be Leading Event of
the Season

the Season.
On Monday night next in Watts hall.
the knights of Columbus. with their
lady friends and wives. will hold the
third annual reception. The night will
b" I, gala event. and visiting knights
are expected from Susquehanna, Great
Bend. Honcsdalc. and from all the
towns from Wilkes-B Barre to this city
Tho receptions given before by the local
knights will be remembered by many
rs the leading social events of the sea-
son. and the committee on arrange
ments for next Mondays reception are
spHrins nothing toward making this
the event in social line of their history.
Visiting knights will probably be in
formally called upon in the hall for
speeches. After the speeches. dancing
will be in order.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-11-25
THREE MARRIAGES.
Three Popular Young Couples to Be
United This Week in Bonds Of
EfYnI1oo1-

Three Carbondale young ladies will be
led to the altar this week and there
united to men of their choice The first
event of the week will be on Tuesday
morning, when in st. Rose church the
words will be said which will unite Miss
Mary y. Nealon, the charming daugh-
ter OF Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas NJ. NealOn,
of South Main street. to Thomas Cum
ming, a popular young Archibald man.
The ceremony will occur at II o'clock.
Immediately after n reception will be
given at the home OF the bride TO the
relatives of the young couple. The
popular young people will then leave
for New York city. Philadelphia and
Boston on their honeymoon. On their
return they will commence hOusekeep-
ing in Il newly furnished house in Arch
bald. where the groom manages q
lucrative business.
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Krantz-Walsh.

ON Wednesday morning. with Il nup-
tial mass. Miss Mary Walsh. an esti-
mable young lady of Pike street, will
become the wife of Frank krantz. one
of the most widely known young men
in this city. At the conclusion of the
ceremony the bridal party and a few
of their intimate friends will enjoy a
wedding breakfast at the home of the
bride. They will then leave or their
honeymoon. which will be spent in
Ohio. On their return they will take
up household duties on Church street.
Eoth are widely and deservedlS popu-
lar.
Mannion- Walker.
ON the same day, Frances Walker. a
popular young lady of the West Side
and Malachi NIannion, of Powderly
road. will be tied by IL nuptial knot
They will enjoy a honeymoon. and upon
returning here will so to housekeeping
at once. Mr.. Nlannon is railroad man
and very popular with wide circle
The three ceremonies will occur in st
Rose church and will no doubt be wit
messed by the legion Of friends of the
three couples.
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Snec;al pricc ),
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-11-25
72-Inch Extra Weight Linen.
Double Damask Linens.

Most complete line of fine linens
ever shown here. in all the newest
floral. scroll and ornamental designs.
Special price. - to So