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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-01-05
HONESDALE.


Special to the Scranton Tribune.
Honssdale, Jan. 4.--Miss Nellie q.
Kimbls has returned from Oneonts,
where she spent a week with friends.
Miss Edith Torrey spent New Years
with friends in Scranton.
Miss Bertha Clark has gone to Con-
nellsville, Pa, to spend the remainder
Of the winter with her brothers.
The Ice harvest has commenced in
Wayen county.
The reception for men given in the
Presbyterian chapel on the afternoon
of New Years day proved a most en-
Joyable affair. Much credit is due the
committee of ladies of which Miss
Marcia b. Allen was chairman. for the
success of the reception. Several hun
dred men of all ages were present.
Coffee and sandwiches were served
during the reception from tables pre-
sided over by Mrs. William II. Swift,
Mrs. II. Scott Salmon, Mrs. DR.. Ed
ward Burns and Mrs. Ralph Martin.
Freeman's orchestra occupied the gall
lery and furnished charming music.
sidney Benjamin died at the resi-
lence of his daughter. Mrs. Wesley
McCown. of West street, Thursday,
January 8, aged II years. 1nterment
will be made at Moscow. Pa.
Patrick Griffin died at his residence
on Lower Main street at $50 p. m. yes
terday. Mr.. Griffin has been identified
with the business interests OF Homes
dale for the past forty years. Mr.
Griffin left his place of business and
had reached the door of his home when
stricken down with apoplexy. High
mass will be said Monday at 10 a. m.
in st. Johns church. Interment in
Glen Dyberry cemetery. A wife, Ave
sons and three daughters survive him.
1t Is shown by the census Of 1900 that
only the counties in which there are
large cities has there been an increase
in population. In Susquehanna, Pike
and Wayne there was a decrease from
1880 to 1890 and also a decrease from
1890 TO 1900. while in Lackawanna and
Luzerne there was an increase The
population of Wayne county in 1880
was 33,513, in 1890. 31.O7O, and in 1900,
30,17l.
James Adams as Joe Henz" at the
opera house Friday evening. Jan. II.
Miss Elizabeth X. Bentley. who has
an engagement with a New York mu-
steal bureau, after spending Christ
mas with her mother on Third street,
left for Manchester Mass, where she
is putting the Brownies" on the stage.
These entertainment are given in the
interest Of the Young Mems Christian
association in different cities.
Rt. Rev. f.. Talbot, d. d., LII. D..
bishop Of Central Pennsylvania, will
preach in Grace Episcopal church next
Sunday morning and evening. The
rite of confirmation will be admins
tered at the morning service
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Philadelphia Grain and Produce.

Philadelphia, ian. i.--Wheat --Firn, sc. hugh
er; contract grade, Jan 7dAa7iiac. Corn
Firm, AC. higher; No. . mixed, Jan, t212ai5c.
oats-firm, fair dcmlnd; No. . white clipped,
81 i2c, ButtcrDull and lsc lower, fancy west.
ern creamery, 25c,; do. prints, 2Gc. Eggsfirn,
good demand; fresh nearby, 27c.; do. western,
2ic; do. southwestern 2dc.; do. southern, 25c.
Checsc-firm; \. y. full creams, fancy small
l!%al2c; do, do do, fair to choice, l0'aalli2c.
Refined susars-Firm, lair demand Cotton
Unchanged Tallow-Firm, good demand: city
prime in hhds., &C.; country do, bhs., p.ajc.
mand fowls, 0al0c, old IooSters. &C.; chick.
ems, oa0i4c. ducks, Haze; geese, 0aloc.; tur.
keys, oal0c Dressed poutry-finn, good de.
rland fowls, choice, h0lkc,; do. fair to good,
sasNc.; old ROSTERS, &C.; nearby chickens, 10
al2c.; western 40, Sallc.: turkeys, choice TO
fancy, lOal2c., ducks, oallc. ReCeipts-flour,
1900 barrels, and l,0l0,O00 pound in sacks;
wheat, $4,000 bushels; corn, l39000 bushels;
oats, "a 900. Shipmcnts-Whcat, 5000 bushels;
corn, 80, 900 bushels; oats, 10,OOO.
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HOpBOTTOM.
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special 10 the scranton Tribune.
Hopbottom, Jan. 4.-Mr. Fred Brown
has purchased the double house be-
longing to o. ID. Roberts and will oc-
cupy it after April l. The property
now occupied by him will be for sale
or rent.
Mrs. Luther Bell is preparing TO
move to Binghamton, where her hus-
band is employed by the Lestershire
Shoe Manufacturers.
Mr.. ID. y. Finn spent Wednesday in
Scranton.
Mrs. G. w. Struppler, who has been
i'll for week past, is convalescng.
School reopened Jan. 2, after a vaca-
ton of ten days.
The farmers have finally received
checks from the Scranton Dairy conf
pany for their November output of
milk, and the Dairy company are do
ing business here no more. A part of
the farmers are delivering their milk
to other purchasers. while the remain
der, who have a little more devotion
to their cause and less fear of the loss
of few coppers. continue to operate
the creamery. The milk is manufac.
tured into butter at present.
The New Years dance, which was
given in Tenants hall, was quite
largely attended. and a good time was
reported by those who were pres
ent.
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THE MARKETS.
Wall Street Review.

New York, Jan. To-day was one Of the most
exciting days in the history Of tho New York
stock exchange. The recorded transactions footed
up i,s3I,0O shares, compared with the previous
record OF ,623 DOL shares on Nov. IL, 1000 There
have been wider price movements than any Of
these made today In individual stocks OF In
groups OF stocks, but " Is doubtful whether there
has ever before been SO violent iluctuation in
the average price FOR all stocks traded IL as
from the low price 10 the high price today.
Blocks of many thousand shares Of stocks wcrn
banded about from hand 10 hand ainodg the
brokers with no more apparent considcrat ion
beyond the excitement Of the game than boys
show in PLAYING marbles Considering the tx.
ttcme variations In prices and the high conccn
tration OF some of the dealings II Is no cxag
geration TO say that vast fortunes were made aud
lost on the floor OF the c. change during the day.
u would be useless TO attempt to anayzc closely
the causes underlying such n market. Tier
was recrudcscncc In full force Of all the br'l's
sentiment which has stirred Zip this market Tor
two months past. The effect was the mote acute
by reason Of the rebound from Yesterdays lie
preston. The day opened with the bears in
confident mood. They attacked the market with
enthusiasm and were able to force declines fun
nng from to at the very outset. The weak
ness OF the market was not Immediately over
come and there were notable losses all through
the first hour. But the evidences Of support
we're sufficient even in the opening dealings 10
serve as warning 10 the bars and they began
to cover very early. The rebound IN sugar on
the story Of settlement ot the uade war, was
in itself back set for the bears. But the pow.
crfnl lever which moved the whole market vas
-. Paul. The story current Tor some time that
the railway Is to he leased TO tire Northern
Pacific and 'ircat Northern on the guarantee Of a
dividend with preliminary dis; rbution NJ the
co'npanys great surplus received renewed cred.
encc, although there vas no additional conilrma.
lion. The price moved upward as a result 13%
points from the low level sales o over ?i3,0o0
shares. Notwithstanding fcvcriSh vibrations the
price closed within a Y OF the top. Parallel
ern Pacific of points. and in Great Northern
preferred OF ! points The market closed arid
intense excitement and fTious activity with
many stocks at the top prices and rising buoy.
antly. Total sales today, l,537,000 shares.
Recovcrics in the bond market were not SO
general as in stocks, and the weakness of many
railroad bonds persisted. Total sales, par valve,
S3,SG0,0J0 L. s. lew is coupon declined I per
cont: do regular, y, and rcfundng IS, "a
old Is coupon advanced u.
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Americans were moro in evidence in Europe
last summer than any other visiting nationality,
tie many thousands who were attracted there by
the sights OF the Paris exposition almost without
exception remaining TO sec the sights of other
countries. The most conspicuous American oi all
those who iourncycd through the continental
countries and whose presence there gave more
infinite pleasure to his countrymcn was unlouht.
cdly John Philip Sou'a who was making a grand
European tour with his great band and meeting
with success quite unparalleled The S1usa
concerts in all the thirty.fyc cities that the
band visited were the center OF attraction for all
Americans.
Those who stayed at home last summer will
welcome the opportunity OF hearing the Sousa
band under as favorable circumstances as those
who went - Europe and the announcement that
SouSa will bring his band 10 the Iyccum on We'd
ncst!ay afternoon and evening, Jan ., will he re-
coivcd with pleasure. The soloiss will be Bcr.
tha Bucklin, yolnSte, and Blanche DuHicl,l, so.
p"anO.
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TAYLOR.

The Passion Play 10 be given at the Calvary
Baptist church on Tuesday evening next Is an
attraction which is something new to our town
people. Seldom before has such an opportunity
been afforded to the public as this splendid en-.
tertainment, produced by Prof. W. Robert Goss
whose ability as an entertainer is widely known
Says the Rev. II. NJ. Warren, pastor of Park
Baptist church, New York: 'EAclamations of
praise could he heard from all sides and
also noticed many who were moved to tears
personally want to thank the MANAGERS for this
realistic and thoroughly devotional and beauti
ful entertainment | would advise all Christian
people to go and take their friends' Admis
sion, adults, 25 cents; children, 10 cents.
j. II, Reese is candidate for the office OF
school director from the Fourth ward, instead
OF council, as was previously announced.
James s. Evans OF the Fourth ward an.
nounces his candidacy for school director, subject
to the decision of the Republican primaries.
Mr. sayre, Of Moscow was the guest OF his
daughter, Mrs q. 4. Kramer, on Thursday.
Services at the Calvary Baptist church TO.
morrow will be at the usual hours, pastor Rev
DIR, Harris, officiating.
The Archibald, Taylor, Pyne and Holden col.
lcres OF the Lackawanna company will be paid
today for December month. Hereafter they will
be paid semi'monthly on the 9th and 2Oth of
each MONTH
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Now York Grain and Produce.

New York, Jan. 4.-Flour-Quict, but held
Spot firm; No. . red, S2lsc. I. o. b. dtoat |;
No red, soc. elevator; No. northern Duluth,
s7Isc. e. o. b. ahoat, options advanced steadily
and closed firm at Balc. net higher Jan. closed
soMe' March; seize; May, s2Ssc.; July, so7sc
Corn-spot duh; No. 2, i5sic. elevator, and l6c
f. o. b. atloat. Options, generally firm and
higher all day. Closed firm at lsa9sc. net change
Jan closed 4i'sc.; May, ishc.; July, iSlae
oats.spot hrmi No. 2, sSAe.; No, 8, 2sAc. i.
track mixed western, 2s1a29hc. track white
western, SlaS5c, track white state, 3la35c. op.
tions inactive but nom,ally steady. Butter
Firm; creamery, l7a25c.; factory, lliasl6c. !;
June creamery, l7a2Sc. imitation creamery, l4Ia
aloe; state dairy, l6a23t, Cheese-Finn; fan.
cy large, fal made, llhalllsc,; fancy small,
fall made, ll%ai2c. Eggs--Fim; state and
Penna'' 26a2sc; western, average packed, ga
2Cc,; western, loss on, BE.
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FOREST CITY.

Special to the Scranton Tribune.
Forest City, Jan. 4.-Miss Cordelia
Carr and Charles Tonkin, Of Forest
City, were united In marriage at Wind
sor on New Years day by the Metho-
dist clergyman at that place. Mrs.
Tonkin Is still visiting relatives there.
The couple will go to house keeping In
the near future.
Mrs. Richard Roderick. of Wilkes
Barre, has been visiting her daughter,
Mrs j. f. Hughes. this week.
Miss Martha Williams Is visiting her
parents at Avoca.
Mrs. John Callahan Is i'll.
Miss Louise Westgate Is home from
an extended stay in Scranton.
The l.. G. B. U. Wednesday evening
installed the following new officers:
President, Mrs. b. Kelliher; Weep
dent, Miss Bessie Melvin; second vice.
president, Mrs. Mary Bell; recording
secreta.y, Miss Loretta Mccormick; ;
assistant recorder. Mrs Anna McClos-
key: financial secretary. Mrs. Anna
Corbett; treasurer. Mrs. Julia Cava-
naugh marshal. Mrs. Kathryn Hood !;
guard. Miss Mary Sullivan: trustees,
Mrs. Ellen McGrath. Mrs. Anna MUIR
ray: finance committee, Miss Rose Nc
Grath, Mrs. Anna O'Hara. Mrs. Julia
Clarey.
Miss Emma Walters. of Scranton. is
visiting at the home of w. Fl. Weber
Mr.. and Mrs. e. Il. Goodrich, of AL
ford, spent the holidays with the lat
ter's parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Robert T..
Dunn.
Grand Secretary Il. a. Kelly. of Car
bondale, and District Deputy Miles Nc
Andrew, of Archibald, last evening in
stalled the following officers of the c..
NJ. b. A: President. j. p. Murray;
first vice-president, Dennis Fallon;
second vice. president. John Connolly;
recording secretary. John Mcdonald; !;
assistant recorder. ]. f. Bell: financial
secretary. F. J. Hood: marshal, ]. p.
Haggerty: guard. Martin Barrett;
trustees, ]. J. Kelliher, James Mirkell
Miss Ethel Alexander, of this place,
and Nathaniel John Lang. of Way
mart. were united in marriage by Rev.
A. f. Chaffee at the Methodist parson-
age in Carbondale last night. Their
numerous friends will extend congrat-
ulations
George Brain is III.
Miss Minnie Hines, of Scranton is
the guest of her sister, Mrs. Watkins.
+. D. Homan, of Schenectady, N. Y,
is visiting in town.
Miss Frances Hennecker. of Homes
vest at the home of NJ.
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with rice and best wishes as they
departed.
Frank Grattan. of the Major House,
attended the funeral of an uncle in
Scranton Wednesday.
Miss Maude Adams entertained a
party OF girl friends at u skating par
ty New Years Day. Hot popcorn was
the novel refreshment served.
New Years Day. twenty eight mem
bers of the Brown family assembled
at the homo of Mrs. N. s. Brown for
the annual family reunion. All re-
ported having a good time.
Nicholson was badly scared over a
small fire New Years afternoon, and
telegraphcd to Hallstead for aid.
Thirty-five minutes after the telegram
reached here. the Hallstead fire de-
partment was speeding for Nicholson.
The run was made at speed averag-
ing more than a mile a minute. Upon
reaching Nicholson, the Hallstead
company had the steamer at work
throwing n stream upon the blaze.
Water was supplied from locomotive
tanks.
Contractor Il. II. r. Roosa has n
large force of men at work harvesting
ice to Ill the ice houses of the Great
Bend creamery and G. G. Simmons.
DIR. A. +. Merrell has recently ce-
ccived the appointment of surgeon
from the Lackawanna Railroad COM
pany.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Lawrence,
Benjamin Lawrence and Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Van Wormer spent New
Years Day in Conklin.
II. p. Smith has secured situation
as salesman for a large wholesale
firm in Pittsburg.
Mrs. Thomas Shannon entertained
her sister from Binghamton over Sun
day.
Miss Della Donahue. of Norwich, has
been spending the holidays with her
mother in town.
Miss Georgia De witt, of Bingham
ton, spent the holidays with her aunt,
Mrs. G.. w. Lamb.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. d. Caryl, Of Scran-
ton. returned Monday. after a pleas
ant visit with Mrs. Arville Summer
ton.
Miss Florence King. of the Globe
store, Binghamton, spent the holidays
with her mother here, Mrs. e. *.
King.
Miss Christy Simons has returned
home. after an enjoyable stay with
Scranton relatives.
Fred Herrick has resigned his posi-
ton In the tonsorial parlors OF V. ID.
Shaw.
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DURYEA.

wednesday evening, at about 6.3O
o'clock. the dwelling house owned by
James Brown, in Millers grove, was
destroyed by fire. 1t was Impossible
to save the house, on account of lack
of water, for there are no hydrants
located on or near this street The
hose company offered its aid, as also
did the friendly neighbors Besides
the house, furniture owned by Mr..
Brown and Mrs. Seamans was de-
stroyed. IL the fire had been a few
hours later. probably life would have
been lost. for the children were about
10 be put to rest.
Mr.. j. Caul and daughter, Mrs. Caul,
and son. Jay Caul, who have been Wis
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THOMPSON.
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special 10 the scranton Tribune.
Thompson, Jan. d.-Mr. and Mrs.
Earl Miner, of Illion, N. Y, are visit
ing her uncle. A. II. Crose r, being on
their wedding trip.
Rev. George
Is visiting relatives ana old acodaint-
ances in town this week. He has
preached twice at the services being
held in the Methodist Episcopal church.
G.. NJ. Lewis was doing business in
Binghamton yesterday.
a. o. SALISBURY, having sold his
shop, will go with his family to Cali
fornia to reside, in the near future
At a recent meeting of the Sunday
school board of the Methodist Epsco-
pal church the following officers were
elected: Superintendent, c. c. Will
marth; assistant superintendent. r. r.
Barnes; librarian, Z. G. Layton: Sec
retary. Lin Spencer: chorster, w. Fl.
Whitney; organist, Miss Maud Tall
man.
Frank Hall post, No. sos. Grand
Army of the Republic. and the Relief
corps will hold a joint installation OF
ohicers next Wednesday evening, Janu-
airy Q. Songs. speeches. recitat!ons will
be given, and refreshments will be
served TO tho members and their fam
lilies.
The thermometer registered zero on
Thursday morning. 1t was ten above
this morning.
Rev. j.. +. Warner. of Carbondale.
is in town on official business He will
preach in the Methodist Episcopal
church this evening and at go p. m.
on sunday.
Rev. +. II. Tower Is announced to
speak N the monthly temperance
meeting at Gibson next Sabbath even
ing.
Miss Annie Smith is visiting s. c
Ealdwin's family, at Jersey city, this
week.
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"Side Tracked at the Academy.

''Sde Tracked" which will bc at the Academy
of Music ncN, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday,
contains enough entertaining diversity to keen
m audience in continual hlarity. and runs the
Famut of sensation farce, mcloGrama and variety.
\ murder is committed, a theatrical company ar.
rivcs and gives part OF an entertainment at a
railroad station, a pretty lunch counter girl falls
in love with a tramp, who eventually becomes
as attractive lover as any air cond wish.
Pretty girls sing and dance themselves into pnpu.
larty and "Sile Tracked moves along without
dull moment. with the soubrcttc and tramp
in the lead. Sensational climaNes are found in
the scenes Of raroad contrivances.
funny Irish policeman and Il laborcr manage
TO extract great fun from their posts The med.
lrya and dances are well arranged, and the show
in its entirety is most entertaining. The com.
pmIy numbers some clever performers, and all
SPECIAL scenery is used tor tine play
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HAWLEY.
special to the Scranton Tribune.

| lIawley, Jan. t--Mr John Creighton and Gam
| lily, of Greenwood lake. \. j., are being cater
tained by p. J. Nllln and family
Sidney Hughes, Steve Evans and Patrick Leon.
| ard, of Scranton. were New Years visitor. in
| town.
| Mr.. and Mrs ". w. Baker and ,lausl,tcr
| Dora, Of IIoncsdalc, spent New Years with Mrs
Bakers parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Alex Con,I They
| were on their way home from Cleveland Ohio.
Mrs. \. l.. Stone and grandson, Claud OF
| East Stroudsburg, have been the guests of The
| formers son, John Stone for a few days.
Mr. Marcus Tultlc student at Wyoming
| mary, who spent the holidays vita his parents
here, was joined Tuesday by his clmn. Mr.
George Ellis, of Dunmorc, who spent the rest
of the vacation here. ON Tuesday evening Mr..
George Thompson gave a party in honor oi Mr..
Ellis.
The lecture by Prof Greasy at the Mctht dist
Episcopal church Tuesday night was attended
by large and apprcciatiyc audience who fol.
lowed him ntently through his journey 10 Eng
land and the continent, and especially interesting
was his account OF the passion play ms Fcen
by him at ObcrinanrigaD.
Prof and Mrs, Greasy returned home Monday,
after spending the holidays at Light Street, Pa.
They were accompanied by Mrs. Crea%'s niece,
Miss Rue.
On MondIy evening watch meeting was held
at the Methodist church and was attended by
goodly number from all the churches N .
O'Clock song service was held, being followed
by a sermon by Rev, Mr.. Crane. OF the PrcSby.
terrain church. after which Rev. :. Simpkins
talked Il few minutes and invited all present TO
repair to the Sunday school room, where re.
hcshncnts were served by the men Of the
church, During this Mr.. G. II. Woodward was
introduced to make a speech After an interest.
ing talk he presented the pastor with New
Years gift from the members of the church,
purse containing S2s The guests then re-
turned to the church and spent the time until
the coming Of the New Year in prayer and song,
and were dismissed by Rev. Crane at few min.
utes after ~ o'clock.
The re.opening OF the Methodist Episcopal
church last Sunday evening, was an auspicious
event in the history Of that church The entire
rcmodeling of the church inside, at a cost of
5000. has transferred the inside OF the ediGce
into most beautiful and comfortable place Of
worship The fine singing by the choir and the
Keystone quartette of Peckyille, was highly ap-
preciatcd. The eloquent SERMON by the Rev, Mr.
Warner, 7. f., was enjoyed by the large congre.
cation in attendance at the service.
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'' ~ -
Russian Grip--InfluenZa

The cable reports that Grip-Infiu-
enza is raging in st. Petersburg-at-
tacking, especially, the rich and mobiles
OF high station. When an epidemic of
Grip starts in the Russian capital, IL
never ceases until 1t circles the globe.
30 be prepared. DR.. Humphreys Spe-
cific "Seventy-seven" is a preventive
as well as perfect cure.
Checked Circulation is the cause OF
nearly all Colds. the use of,"77" starts
the blood tingling through the veins
until 1t reaches the extremities. when
the feet warm up and the Cold Is
broken. AT all druggists, 25c.. or by
mail.
New pocket edition Of DIR. Humphreys Manual
OF all diseases, mailed free.
Humphrey Homeopathic Medicine Co, Cor.
William and John SITS, New York
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WAYMART.
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special 10 the scranton Tribune.
Waymart, Jan. AIRS Jennie Stanton Potts,
who has been seriously i'll for some time, was
removed to the Carbendals hospital Wednesday,
where she will undergo an operation.
Mr.. Frank Tuthill. Of Chicago, H.. Is visiting
his mother, Mrs. J. 3. Tuthill.
+. p. Cooper Is confined to his home by Ill.
ness.
y. Z. Tuthill and son, Herbert, Of New York
city were in town Saturday
Mr.. and Mrs Charles Boyd and children, and
Mr.. and Mrs Charles Boyd. Of Honesdale. are
the guests Of Mr.. and Mrs r. v. Carr.
Al. Hendricks has accepted a position as
switchman with the Delaware and Hudson at
Hudson, and will remove his family there IN the
spring.
Duane Cooper has returned home after a visit
with Scranton relatives.
Mr.. end Mrs Philo Guns .'li, Of Forest City,
were guests, Sunday last. Of relatives In town.
The banquet given by the Masonic fraternity
on installation night, was well attended and an