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Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1901-10-25
CHRISTIAN ENDEAVOR.
Topic For the Week Beginning oct.
97-COmment by Rev. >. IL. Doyle.

TopIc.-Bible reading. 81 will make 1t the rule
Of my life to read the Bible every day'-il Inn.
Ill, ILL
The Christian Endeavor movement
has done nothing more worthy of last
ing praise than its work In reference
to the Bible. 1t has revolutloniZed 81
BILE reading with many who were Chris
lions before they became Christian En-
deavorers. 1t has caused the Bible to
become most precious to many who
scarcely ever looked at 1t before they
pledged themselves to read 1t every
day. This clause of the pledge has re-
suited in no end Of good, and even aft
er 90 years too much emphasis cannot
be placed upon it. 1t has resulted in
tremendous impetus being given TO
daily Bible reading, and this was ana
is much to be desired.
The Importance and necessity OF daily
Bible reading should scarcely need to
be impressed upon Christian people,
and yet, sad to say, 1t does need to be.
The Bible is not read daily as it ought
to be- Daily Bible reading Is even
more neglected than daily prayer. In
infancy and childhood we are taught
to pray unto God daily, and that habit
is seldom ever given up, even though
we may wander far away from God.
But how few children are taught to
read the Bible daily. Alas, how few
Christian parents read the Bible daily
themselves. Yet what better inherit
ance could we give our children than
the habit of daily communion with God
through His word? Timothy had been
trained in the word of God from child
hood, and when he became man he
continued in the things which he had
heard, which made him wise unto sal
walton. so should all Gods children
be taught, and so should they continue
when they have come to manhood and
womanhood.
Daily Bible reading is commended in
the Scriptures and the blessings Of 1t
emphasized. In Mum. vi, 60. the
people Of God are practically enjoned
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1901-10-25

gently. Daily they searched tbo -.
ings Of their holy religion 10 a., g'' !,
Jesus was the Christ SO other con n u
was so sure to yield the desired kn ,a.'e
edge and bling decision.
The same thing is true TODAY :,
other course will so greatly aid IN a. 0
velopment of Christian claracter ~,
activity as daily searching Of tbe D,
BILE. ~
What is the most helpful way n v.
the Bible?
No one method Is sufficient. r,n
one Of several should be used at dIe..
ent times, as occasion requires
First.-We need it as an and IN dor.
tion. The rush Of business. home co,..
and social duties crowd reliens'
thoughts and exercises too much f,oa
the mind. But healthy soul life Is q,
needful as sound bodies and mind.
We must have food for thought ana.
ton and devoted determination. San,
time reserved each day for Bible food
ing is needful to every growing Cbr,
tian. Read carefully those parts which
cultivate spirit Of loving obedience
trustfulness and loyalty to Christ ana
the Father.
Second.-We need 1t as puidA /,
practical duties Of life. For this an1
we sweep a wider circle In readjn,
Precept, example, exhortatlon, COMES,
sion, history. law. epistle-all are AID,
In this matter.
Most people are impatient Of crit.
cism, though their actions and word,
may seem to their friends 50 clearly
lacking In elements Of Christian con.
sistency. If such will read the Bib
faithfully. they will find the n!rr,
held up to their own lives and will reo.
ognize the imperfections Others see but
which have never before been realized
by their owners. No correction and no
teacher is as faithful. impartial, d.
tient and persistent as this Bible stp1.
led under the guidance Of the Holy
Spirit.
Third.-We should also read the BbIa
for It's history, literature and bographv
The most thorough students are NOS,
deeply impressed by its value, Modem
scholarship has opened new fields in
the search of fascinating interest. Some
Of their conjectures are startling. bu.
the outcome of all investigation has
been to establish on frmer foundation
than ever before the fact that these
are valuable above all Others
he world has for religion.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1901-10-25
EPWORTH LEAGUE.
Tonic For the Week Ending Oct. ~,
"Habit of Daily Bible Reading"
Text, Acts xvii, 1O-12.

Searched the Scriptures daily wheth-
er these things were So"
The example of the people of Berea
rs worthy of imitation.
They had desire to know religious
truth and were open to receive new m-
pulses and enlightenment. Paul and
Silas told them that Jesus of Nazareth
was the Messiah expected Of the Jews
and predicted in their sacred books. 1t
was a startling announcement II
needed careful investigation. They en-
tered upon it earnestly; they kept it up
persistently and conducted IT intelll-
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1901-10-25
How to Know Our Personal Duty.

If we want to do right, we may be
sure that God is ready to help us know
what is right and ready to help us do 1t
when we know what 1t is. 1t is at
such time that thine ear shall hear
a'word behind thee saying, This is the
way, walk ye In it; when ye turn to the
right hand and when ye turn to the
left" Then is that "if any of you
lacketh wisdom let him ask Of God,
who giveth to all literally and up
bradeth not, and ii shall be given him.
But let him ask in faith, nothing doubt
ing" God is pledged to this help.
Both Old Testament and New Tesla
ment declare ihis. The only point in
doubt is not Gods willingness, but our
need and faith. Why should that point
be in question Sunday School Times.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1901-10-25
God Loyeth All.

Unto every man and nation
God will e'er extend His hand,
Loving. under all conditions,
Those obeying His command.
Neither rich nor poor are favored,
Only for their love to God,
Earning thus the Masters favor,
Treading paths where lie has trod.
Those who love and will ~ y Him
He will never once forsake,
But within their souls be dwelling,
Inner conscience to awake.
He will teach them lfe's great lessons
That bring peace unto the heart,
And the happiness OF spirit
Never will from them depart.
Though the home be low and humble,
God will find dwelling there,
II He finds the heart is waiting
And is filled with earnest prayer.
Asking Him to come be with them
And to teach them what Is right,
He will quickly hasten thither.
Shedding round about His light.
Oh, the blessed, blessed promise
That He never will torsake,
And II we will love and trust Him
Care Of US He'll always take.
Then, why should we wander from Him
Into worldly WHY'S of sin,
That we must, ere reaching heaven,
Have q change OF heart begin2
-philadcluhia Ledger
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1901-10-25

c. NJ. Phelps, Forestdale, VT, says his
child was completely cured of bad case of
eczema by the use OF Dewitt, Witch Hazel
Salve. Beware OF all counterfeits. 1t in
stantly relieves piles.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1901-10-25

prices from Ii cents up to ten dollars. our
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1901-10-25
DRESS GOODS DEPARTMENT

Our New Fall lines of Dress Goods for Women's Cos
tunes, Skirts and Waists ready, and the variety to
select from varied. Pruneas, Popns,
Storm Serges Panne Chevios Pilot Cloths Grantees Plain
and Pebble Chevios, Melrose, Mohars and Siclians.
Special heavy weights for walking skirts in Plain and
mixed Venetans, Cover Homespuns Sackings and Heavy
Ngoleaux, and beautiful line of Lace Stripe effects in
Fancy Cooed Albaross for Waists and House Sacques.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-12-17
TONIGHT'S CONCERT.

Til. following programme Will he
rendered This evening ut the concert
at Trinity parish house: Contrailo.
Miss l.idu Gura";,n: violin. +. Ii. Wid-
mayor: cello, II. j. BlHCEWood: piano.
G. Ii. Doersnm. Trio. violin. cello and
piano. 81. Pachel; voice, (D "Thou'rt
Like Il Flower lisZD: 90 Open
THY Blue Eyes" ,MasSeneu: cello.
'Thc swan" est. SacnsD; uio. violin,
cell" and piano, Nkeinecke): voice.
"Lullaby." ttodartp; VIOLIN Polish
Dance" (StatoWiski; trio, violin, cello
and piano, Ot;oesdelic).
The participants in the programme
have II reputation ut home that place
them among the artists of the Electric
city. Particularly Will tarbondalians
BE- pleased with Miss Garasan'S SiE@-
ing and Mr.. Wi,inayer's violin Scier-
tions. The evening will be il treat FOR
lhosr " ho are even III" least Bit IN
clincd 10 music.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-12-17

his pleasure IN meeting the frcladdies
and their lassics and friends. Tie then
told of the early days of fire. fighters In
this city. when fire companies were in
line and of theii being the main attrac-
tion on parade on every Fourth OF luly.
Your fire companies now" he said.
"are made ur mostly of young men the
bone AMI sinews of the city. and they
are always ready to face and overcome
fires" tie them ON behalf of The COM
puny. thanked the young ladies who
are 40 ably niding the iirpmen IN their
efforts toward thu success of the fair.
The speaker concluded with the fol-
lowing: You nllAknow that the more
Il man does the less he is appreciated.
and this Is the cas-" of the iiremrn in
this city"
The alderman was given loud up-
plilusc AT the conclusion of his timely
lnlk.
Thomas DouthWaite followed with II
trombone solo. played in II inultless
manner. \ piano and cornet solo by
Mr.. and Mrs. George Ackcrman was
loudly applauded. The Mozart band
then rendered a selection. and the floor
was cleared for dancing.
Tonight the William Walker Hose
company the company which received
such favorable comment in Philadel-
phia recently. win be the guests of the
Mitchell boys The following pro-
siammc viii be given: Chorus Jicr-
mania Singing society; violin solo. Mr..
Mendelsohn. OF Mayfeld piano duet,
Masters Brooks aud Charles kaikH;
chorus, Gerinania Singing society.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-12-17
JERMYN AND MAYFIELD.

Mr. i.llicott. the Scranton agent of
the Meriden HydrO-Carbon Are Light
company. is seeking tn introduce their
lights here. and in all probability will
he among the bidders for the tive-Neal
contract at Friday nights council
meeting. Mr.. EllicOtt proposes bring
ing up Il temporary plant on Wednes-
day night. when he will give public
demonstration of the lights. Accord
in. To the company's claim. they can
supply arc lights equal to 1000 candle
power ior less than one-hulf the cost
of electricity.
An entertainment. under the auspices
Of the Ladies' Aid society of 81 James
church. will be given IN Enterprise hail
next Monday night The entertainment
will be given by II number of children.
and from what we have already heard
of it. ii will be we'll worth seeing. Tick
cts are already selling at - and -
cents for adults and II cents for chill
dren.
Miss Maine Johns, Il member of last
years class OF graduates of the May
field school. recently entertained the
members Of The class and Il few other
friends at the home of her parents at
Mayfield. The evening WAS very enjoy
ably passed, and before dispensing re-
r"eshmentS We're served, Those present
were: Principal and Mrs. -. II. NrSc
Misses Mary McGarry. Annie Williams
bridget DaNtt. Mary kilker. Mamie
Johns. Mary cuff. Mamie Donnolly.
Winnie Meehitn. Sadie Johns. Gerties
Wivcll and Charles Miller. John Hart.
Joseph Kaffo. Frank Davies, William
Johns. John Johns and William Will
iums.
The entertainment AT the 'iiiZenS
bard fair last evening was given by the
Maytield band. Tonight there will be n
cornet solo by Alfred Horswell, vocal
solo by Frank McAndrcW and II r"citu-
riun by Miss Edith Johns. Tomorrow
night. Il violin solo by Miss Mary Muir
ply. vocal solo by Miss Della Sher-
wood, vocal solo by Henry Reeve and
Il selection ON the harmOnica by Harry
trOSsin. Thursday night the Russian
band ana the choir of the Greek church
Of Maytield win furnish III" cniertain-
ment,
Andrew Richards held the lucky
ticket which drew the range rallied off
under the auspices NJ .Iermyn castle,
Knights Of the Mystic Chain, for the
heneiit of Mrs. Roberts. last Friday
evening.
The .ArteSian Hos" company attended
Curbondnle. last evening
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-12-17
MITCHELL FAIR OPENS.
Procession of Local and Visiting
Firemen Precedes Openins-Pro-
sramme at the Hall.

Amid Il blaze of glory the fair. under
The auspices of the Mitchell Hos" COM
pany. opened M last night in MAN.
ner which augurS well for the success
of this their ninth annual venture.
Al 30 o'clock the iir"mrn paluded
the principal streets of til" city To the
music of the Mozart band and the
Naudling Drum corps. TIL" Artesian
company. of Jcrmyn. were given the
place of honor ut the head Of The pro-
ceSSion. Following them came the CO.
lumbin company, the Cottage and the
Nilchclls, and trailing in the rear was
the laughing burro. to he chanccd off
during the week 1T the fair. The Wand
ling company. in their nutty suits of
blue. did not arrive until late and
missed participating in the parade,
The paraders broke ranks at Watts $
hall where the fair is being held, and
entered the hall for Il good nights fun.
I'm front OF the hall entrance is Il large
siSnboard with the words Mitchell
Hose companys Fair" with mcnndcs-
cent lights behind The letters.
The hall WAS luvishly decorated in
every part The walls were filled with
red. white and blue banners. The ma
lloiul USS were hI'ilcl III ~ il'S' ~ :
listic manner ana the dlmplng of the
booths was beautiful From the center
nf the hall slreamers of red. white and
blue reach 10 the four corners of the
large room The Streamers hang near
the ceiling, TIL" whole i9terior presents
u scene of grandeur ana SurpaSseS all
interior decorations ever seen in this
city. The work was done by SeitZ x
Martin. of Scranton, the former ut one
time a resdcn, of ihS city. This Is the
same firm which did such excellent dec
Grating here during the scmi-centen-
ninl. Their work in WATTS hall stamps
them as the best decorators thai have
visited this city
The hall WAS crowded when The first
number, II selection by the Mozart
band MAS rendered. Their work was
loudly npplauded, Hon. :. :. Jones fol-
lowed with II happy speech, lie told OF
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-12-17
OLYpHANT

Mr. and Mrs George Hui gave a din
her party at their residence in Blukelv
on saturday. Among thos" present
were: pr. and MIS-. Van Cleer, Mr..
ana Mrs. stephen Hun. William Hun.
Green Ridge M and Mrs. John Hull.
Scranton: Mr.. and Mrs. t.rastus Hull
Dundaf: Mr and Mrs. j. y. i.ili-
bridge, Mrs. NJ. T.. Hui and Mrs y. \.
Van Sickle.
old ArkanSaW" WAS produced in an
excellent manner by Fred Raymond
..nd his efficient company before II fair
sized audience a, the Father Mathew
op"r" house last evening Many high
class specia,ios We're introduced dur
ing the action of the drama.
simon Snook, Of Green Ridge. was II
visitor here yesterday.
\ phonograph concert will be given
in the SuSuuehanna street baptist
church Thursday evening. Jan. y.
Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Triple ana Mrs.
Whitney. of Welsboro. Pa. who have
been the guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Ed
ward Tipple. of LackaWannH street. re-
turned hc,n" yesterday
NJ o'Maliey has moved his office TO
the corner Of Delaware and Jones
street
Charles McKennu, OF iiaston. was ii
caller in town yesterday.
DR.. Charles Price Of Pittstou. is the
CUES, of his brother. pr j. J. Price at
the Mahon house.
Another mnd dog was found roaming
about HlalEely on Saturday last. Drug
gisi II. =. Bush shot the animal.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-12-17
CLARk'S SUMMIT.

Merton Cnlvin. an old and respected
resident OF this place. died on Thurs
day night last at about y. IN. after
Il weeks illness of pneumonia. He
leaves besides his wife. one sou. DeN-
ter. and the following daughters: Car
ric. Mary. Ruth ana Vera. lie viii! b"
greatly missed both as n kind friend
and neighbor and church worker be-
ing an active member of tn. Baptist
church here. Funeral services will be
held in the Baptist church ut Dalton
at il nclocll today. lntermenl at DAD
ton. Services to h. conducted by R"V.
parlittc East,
Master Hnrry II. smith is recover
ing from quite Il bad case of diphthcria
instead of tonslitis, rs stated in this
pull"r previously.
Mr.. Thomas 'armody is i'll with
pneUmonia
Mr.. g. \, Ecnjamin has returned from
Il hunting "Trip Ia Wayne county. He
baGeed twenty rabbits and one tur-
key! Good boy, Charlie.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-12-17
THE NEWS IN BRIEF.

Tho annual election of The knights
Of Father Mathew, which took place
on sunday. resulted as follows 'hief
Kuigh, Thomas T. conncll. deputy
chief knight. Tohn i. Pidgeon; tinan-
rinl secretary. David l., Walsh; re-
cording se"r"tarN, Jeremiah Walsh;
Frea Surer. NJ. j. Iloran; sergeant at
arms. William Walker; guard, II. j,
p0usherty; chancellor. Richard Kerr
win, nustr"s NJ. Il. Campbell, Rich
ava keiWm ana Thomas Boylan. The
following We're appointed delegates Ia
the quarterly convention Ia be hold IN
81 RIOS" hall or The FIRST sunday In
January: joseph kilpauick, NJ, r.
Campbell, y, l.. Walsh and JoSeuh
Glcunon NJ, J, lloran. John Pidgeon
and Joseph Eilpatrick We're appointed
Il committee To arrange the details of
tho celebration 0f III" tWcnty-siNth am
adversary al IN" NniGhts, which
comes in January.
The grst quarterly convention OF ne
First district of The catholic total
Abstinence union, which comprises All
IN" towns from Forest City 10 Oily
phanr. viii bc held in this city In -.
Rose hail on sunday. Jan. !. The
4ele%ntes will be the guests of The ST.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-12-17
ELMHURST

~ *. NraScr called rn h.lmhurSt
friends on sunday
4. Nj. Curtis is making marked inn
proVemcnts on the residence Of r., "
Swarta, at Moscow, An addition is
being built and other extensive chances
are being made.
Tho graded school viii close FOR thc
holiday vacation on Friday afl"rnuuM
Win an entertainment given by The
pupils.
Mrs. t.. Il. Rogers Is confined Ia The
house With AN attack of grip br
Knedler attends her,
Miss Mildred Shoemaker spent Sat
urdaN afternoon ia scranton,
Miss Isabel Page has been confined
To the house during the past week
With a severe cold.
Burt Ateu. of Scranton spent Friday
night with W, -. Page,
The families residing ou ia" low
lands in the borough suffered much in-
convenience and some damage from
he high water On Saturday evening.
Rev, q. H. Cole entertained IN"
members of the christian EndeaNoY
society ~ his home in III" family Of
Byron Buckingham, on Friday "v"n-
ing. \ Very pleasant social time Mas
enjoyed by those present refreshments
were served by Mrs. buckingham,
Those in attendanr" were: Mr.. and
Mrs. j. IL, WilcoN. Misses Hottie Clay,
Mary ,hhnmrrlins, Netti" and Anna
Kip, Bertha Grimes, cora New, Bes-
sic Buckingham, blanche Wheeler,
ticulah Cooper and Messrs. Matter
Page, Burt Aten, William freibl" ald
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-12-17
ADDITIONAL CARRIER
BEGINS DUTIES
Increased Mail Service for Carbon
dale-David Walsh the New Car"
rer--How the Deliveries Have
Been Arranged.

'rh" inrrousrh mail facilities for
tarbondalc were enjoyed for the ii IT
time Yesterday. when David Walsh,
tn" n"wly-appointed carrier allowed
by the postal Department. dOnned tho
uniform of gray aud Wen, into active
service
\ redis,tir,ins of the carriers routes
was necessary. in order to make room
for the new carrier. This resulted in
Carrier Walsh being assigned II dis
ttrict that lays principally On the
West side, 1t embraces Il good deal Of
the territory covered by carrier T.. +.
Carroll. This :,rrangeW II permitted
III" extension of free d"tiN,'i from ih"
railroad crossing. at 'uttns" St!'r.,. It"
30 I school on tn. South Sid. Nnn"
Of III" residents in this section had
free delivery prior to yesterday
Carrier carrolls route was extended
to talk. practically all of thu Dundatt
section This. above all parts nf the
city. was where the greatest discrimi-
nation existed. and its removal by the
first delivery yesterday was fully a'-
preciatcd. to br sure. by tn" persons
so hcn.itted
Carrier Davis route was also re-
arranged, To tax" in territory which
heretofore was without free delivery.
This included portions of the hill at
the top of South Main street and 'h"
swamp" section. 1t was also ar
ranged that there be two deliveries in
certain parts of th. business section.
nearest the poSloi!icc.
Summing up, the rediSlticiin@ that
has taken place extends the fire" tie
livery system To those sections which
have 50 long been denied the service.
to which they We're entitled. DN reason
Of councils neglect to provide - SNS-
tenn of streets. This plan of rediS-
lricting may not be permanent Post
master Thomas' aim is to achieve the
best results possible. and if other
changes be necessary To this end. they
will be made. as they are suggested,
until the service is as good as il IS
possible to effect with the number oi
carriers allowed til" city.
The change made yesterday BY lh"
additional carrier beginning duty IL a
source of satisfaction 10 Postmaster
Thomas. who was untirmS in his "i-
forts TO have Carbondale receive what
tn. earnings of the pnStolli"" entitled
~,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-12-17

Aoysius Total Abstinence aud Bencd-
ciai society of this city. This city will
put forth its best efforts to Hospitality
care for the delegates. The delegates
appointed to represent the st. Allow
sius society in the convention nro:
Martin Kennedy. Timothy tilhool.
Frank Fitzpatrick. Richard Monaghan
and John V. Delaney.
HOnesdale may he ~ little behind the
times in regard To foot ball and bpsn
ball. but they can raise some Gnc
horses over that way. Alderman VII
liam Morrison attests this fact. For
over two months he has been ON -
search for II young horse. and not un-
til last week. when he struck Honco-
dale, did he find an animal to suit him.
Tho horse was raised and owned hy
Il Honcsdale hotel proprietor. and after
Il trial the genial alderman paid tie
price and had the animal delivered ~
this city. The horse is Il "beaut." and
has lots Of speed aud is an exceeding
~ fast walker. The alderman pur-
chased the horse for his son. DR., Will.
liam Morrison. who is lncnted in Philn
delphin.
There was such Il brisk sale Of seats
ut tho opening saturday night of The
diagram for ChaunceN Olcott. who
comes to the Grand tonight. that it
was the belief abou, town yesterday
that all of the seats. cXcep, II few
undesirable ones. had been sold. This,
however, Is not the fact. Manager
Byrnc says. There are Il number of
choice ones left and those who feared
that they We're going to he denied the
pleasure of again enjoying Olcot:'S
graceful acting and his sweet singing
are assured that they can procure
good seats if they visit Reynolds drug
store. Whore the higrnm is. today.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-12-17
THE PASSINGS THRONG.

County Detective William Phillips
was in this city yesterday.
John kilsannon. of Archibald. was Il
tarbondalc visitor Yesterday.
Maxwell SHEPPARD. of Salem ave-
nue. is spending ~ few days with
friends at DunNiile. PA.
Miss Virginia stephens is confined
at the home of her parents. on Summit
avenu". bS severe illness.
Misses Lor"tto Coleman. Alice I;iili-
gan and Kate Farrell We're entertained
sunday in White Bridge.
tlcmen,nc and Thomas Gallusher
returned To their home in Scranton
yesterday. after Il visit with their
grandparents. MIR. and Mrs. Patrick
f.arly. on Seventh avenue.