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St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1901-12-07

she married William Stowe, in Mid.
dletown, and his death was strange
and, startling. Mrs. Witwer admits
that he died from morphine poison.
ing, but says a clergyman admins
tered the fatal dose.
John Williams, her next matri-
monial venture, deserted her two
days after the wedding. She then
came to Dayton and served as house,
keeper for John E. Wenz, who died
from poisoning and . complication Of
diseases. While in the woods he was
poisoned by ivy, but there is sus-
picion that poison was given to him
while in bed, as. several physicians
were unable to diagnose the case.
Mrs. Witwer also acted as bousekeep-
er for Mr.. and Mrs. John Gabler, and
both died apparently from heart trou-
BILE within the few months she was in
their employ. George D. Keller, who
resided in the east end Of Dayton,
died apparently from cerebral menin-
gifts, though his case puzzled two doc
tors, and it is asserted that he was
one of Mrs. Witwer's victims. In Mid.
dletown, the police allege to have
found aswoman who was intimate with
the prisoner and who says that, while
discussing their husbands one day,
Mrs. Witwer remarked that to get
rid of hers "she would poison him."
There is no doubt that the police of
ficials who have had charge of the
case against Mrs. Witwer have been
honest and governed by the best Of
motives, yet the impression prevails
here that they have gone out of their
way to create a sensation. The wom-
an may be guilty Of the crime for
which she is soon to be tried, but the
rumors upon which her notoriety as
an American Lucretia Borgia has been
established are rather fimsy and hardly
susceptible of being introduced as ties.
timony in criminal court. Every
town that has little local excitement
nowadays has the ambition of making
it a national episode, and the peace
officers Of Dayton, swayed by this
craze, would, some think, like to sur
prise the world by weaving . web in
which the most cruel murderess Of
the age is to be caught.
And while all this has been, yoing on
Mrs. Witwer has kept up an indiffer-
ent attitude and asserted her inno-
cence in terms forcible and logical.
FRANKLIN 3. BETS.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1901-12-07

contentedly lie down and wait for ths
wolf. unless the buck with the bell
on starts for tho fold, when the rest
will all follow. A very few men have
done great things for agriculture.
Probably Sir John, or Gilbert Lawes,
have done more for the worldly well
fare of farmers than could have been
done by ten thousand men operating
only in the fields and focks. In our
own country such men as Howard,
Hoard, Shaw, Henry, Coburn, M1nson
and many others have put our farm
ers and fruit growers to thinking, and
are chiefly responsible for the recent
advances in agriculture, horticulture
and animal husbandry. We are truly
glad that such men are becoming
more numerous, as result Of the
examples that have preceded them,
and the advantages that have come
within reach of every ono who has
ambition to excel. Our agricultural
colleges are affording agricultural ad-
vantages that ought to place compe-
tent leaders with object lessons dis
played in every rural community in
the land, and as q result we con-
fdently expect to see still greater adj
vances made in the near future than
have occurred in the past. A demand
will be made upon the soil within the
lifetime Of those now living for
double the present yields per acre.
and the demand will be met. But will
progress stop at that? If emergencies
arise men will be equal to them, 20
never fear.-Texas Farm and Ranch.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1901-12-07
Poultry Notes.

d
Fowls seldom tire Of milk.
Feed makes difference In any
breed.
Fowls like buttermilk, and it -
highly nutritious.
Seek to improve the poultry every
year.
As warm weather comes on put the
drinking vessels in the shade.
A handsome appearance Is worth
one or two cents q pound in selling.
About one foot of space for each
adult fowl should be allowed on the
roost.
While there IL but little sale In mar
ket for guineas, they are the nearest
approach to the wild fowls Of amp
meat known.
Never buy breeding stock or fancy
eggs for their cheapness.
Poultry are early risers, and thrive
best If early breakfast il given them.
In Matching duck eggs, hens, in
many cases, are preferred to ducks.
Ducklings are great eaters, and will
eat almost anything in the shape OF
food.
Good feeding and good care win
make all grades of poultry more pro-
ductive,
The breed one likes best il the one
likely to receive the best care and IT.
tention.
Never feed soft feed on the ground;
it is unhealthy. Have smooth boards
or troughs arranged conveniently.
Young and old fowls need enough
nutritious food to keep them in thrift
and good condition.
Overlooking is expensive. It not
only costs more for the feed, but the
fowls become over-fat and lay no
eggs.
One advantage with the small flock
is that there ID q certain amount Of
food and labor that costs nothing.
Tobacco or insect powder sprinkled
in the bottom Of tho nest will drive
away vermin.
A hen il no good after she il two
years old unless she has special quail
tiles as q brooder.
Feather eating is caused by idle
ness, and the scratching hen has NO
time for such mischief.
Fowls should be well fed from the
start. Once stunted BY starvation they
never develop their faculty for useful
ness.
A small flock well managed viii give
q larger profit that flock that IL
largely compelled to take care Of it.
self.
Usually the larger hens lay larger
eggs than the pullets, and their eggs
produce stronger and more vigorous
chickens.
Wood ashes scattered over the poul-
try house floor will cause sore feet
on account OF the alkaline properties
contained in the ashes.
One reason for low prices often Ii In
the fact that it ID not In good con-
dition to be the best quanty-Live
Stock Journal.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1901-12-07

Heavy Hats Cause Hcadache.
A London medical journal asserts
that much Of the headache from
which women suffer is due to the
heavy hats they wear.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1901-12-07

Bolivia's Big Silver Mine.
Bolivia has the worlds greatest sill
yer mine.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1901-12-07
shortest People Of Europe.

The Laplanders are the shortest
people in Europe, the men averaging
four feet eleven inches in height, and
the women two inches less.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1901-12-07


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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-02-18
JERMYN AND MAYFlELD.

The funeral of the late Mrs. Edward
jenkins, who died last week OF pneu-
monia. took place on Saturday after
noon. Services were held in the Welsh
Congregational church and were con-
Quoted by Rev. Maynard II. Thomp-
son. of the First Baptist church, as
sisted by Rev. Thomas Cook and Rev.
Jonathan Davis, Of Forest City. The
pall-bearers We're Thomas NJ. Griffiths,
q. d. Winter. II. A. whitman. David
Phillips, Joseph I. Roberts and Will
lam 4. Davis. Richard Bunt and
Thomas T. Williams were flower
bearers.
A few weeks ago Edmunds &, Snyder.
owners of the handsome brick hall
just erected on North Main street, an
nounced that they desired a suitable
name for the hall and offered II prize
Of IS to the person sending in the most
suitable name, which was to be de-
cided by committee of two, Thomas
NJ Hendricks and J. w. Grant. At the
close of the contest on Friday the
committee announced that nearly four
hundred competitors had sent in names
and in the opinion of the committee
Assembly hall was the most appropri-
known as such. Three people sent in
this name and therefore the prize will
be divided among them. They are
Henry c. Harrington, the veteran SOL
der. and Edward Edwards. both OF
Jermyn, and James Toman, of Scran-
ton.
The funeral Of little John Jessup,
who died at the Emergency hospital
from injuries received by falling into
the crushers at the Sherwood breaker,
took place yesterday afternoon. Ser
| vices We're held in the Primitive
Methodist church, where the pastor,
Rev. Thomas Cook, delivered a touch
ing sermon drawn from the sad acci-
| dent and death of the little victim.
| The church was filled to overfiowing,
and there were few dry eyes at the
close of the service. The pall-bearers
| were Charles and Will Miller. viii
Vail, Calvin and Frank Snyder.
Mr.. and Mrs. Il. ID. Jenkins, of
| Scranton, and Miss Annie Davis, OF
West Pittston, were among those from
| out Of town who attended the funeral
| of the late Mrs. Jenkins OH Saturday.
Proprietor Johns has on exhibition
at the Sweeney house possum, which
was caught a few days ago just be-
yond the cemetery bounds by George
Trotter. of Second street.
| Mrs. David Gardner and children, of
Scranton. spent Sunday here with rela-
| tives.
What has become of the Mayfield
| council?
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-02-18
A DELAYED FUNERAL.
On Account of Snow Blockading the
Road It Was Three Days Late.

The remains of Miss Louise Honey.
of Clinton. were Inferred In Maplewood
cemetery on Saturday afternoon, three
davs after the time originally set for
the ceremony. Miss Honey died at her
homo, four miles north of Waymart,
on Sunday, Feb. TO- Arrangements
were made to have the burial i'm this
city on Wednesday morning. Several
attempts were made to reach the
home, but as fast as a roadway was
dug the snow drfted into it again.
Undertaken Stephenson. OF Waymart
made every eXertion to get the body to
that place. without avail until Satur-
day morning, when he succeeded in
forcing his way through the drifts.
Miss Honey was SO years old. She
had lived in Clinton all her life. with
the exception of eight years, when she
resided on Belmont street. this city,
going back to the old homestead two
years ago on the death of her mother.
For several years she had beer an in
valid. consumption causing her death.
She is survived by two sisters. Mrs.
Elizabeth Hall. of Wilkes Barre, and
Mrs Ella Wingate. of Waymart, and
two brothers, James Honey. of Bel
mont street. this city, and David
! Honey, Of Clinton township.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-02-18
FAIR TO BE CONTINUED.
The Columbia Hose Company Will
Have One More Nights Fun.

The Columbia Hose company, who
have been holding a most successful
fair in Burke's hall for the past week,
have decided to have a grand wind-up,
and for that purpose the hall has been
secured for tomorrow night. Tn
doubtedly they would have included
tonight, but for the fact that the hall
has been engaged by another organi-
cation. An excellent programme is
being arranged for tomorrow night,
and there will be the usual terpsicho-
rcan features. Besides these, the win-
ners of the $50 in gold and the couch
will he announced.
Saturday night was the banner night
of the past week, more than $50 paid
admissions being added to the fund.
The programme was an excellent one,
and each number was encored LIBERAL
ly. First appeared Prof. John Firth
and his 1i-year-old son. Hugh, IN a
piano duet. The youngster showed
cleverness and proficiency, while his
fathers talents are well known. Ed
gar Stuck sang Il coon song and then
a sentimental ballad, and though he
forgot part of his words and was
laughed at for it, he kept his head
and gave a humorous rejoinder to his
audience which brought forth yet more
laughter. Blodwin Davis. the sweet
voiced little singer, captivated all by
two well-rendered ballads. Then Mr.
Sidney Hughes, Of Scranton, unexpect-
edly made his appearance. and sang
Tho Holy City" and "The Palms"
in an eXquisitely clear and high tenor
voice. Then the floor was cleared for
action and dancing was kept up until
midnight
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-02-18
pECkVILLE.

on Wednesday evening, Feb. 20, the
Junior Epworth league will give an
entertainment at Ledyard hall. The
entertainment will be given under the
direction of Miss Jessie Sterns, whose
previous efforts in this line have
proven more than successful. Brick
ice cream and cake will be served
after the entertainment. The admis-
sion will be 10 and 20 cents. The pro-
gramme: Music, Miss stair; United
States marines in uniform. drill and
song by sixteen boys; recitation,
Vera Hasker: broom drill. "A Sweeping
Argument" twenty little tots: recita-
tion. "Old Ace" Miss Grace Hughes;
",rhe Minuet of Ye Olden Time" with
pantomime and recitation, twelve
girls; recitation, Jessie Sterns; recita-
tion, "Cinthy's Beau" Lucy Judge;
Charge of the Light Brigade" with
pantomimc and recitation; seventeen
young ladies' recitation, Jessie Stearns;
Recitation (a) Smiles" Obj "Se-
crets," Alice Troy; solo. Elsie Sterns
music, Miss stair. The personnel of
the drills is as follows: Minuet-Nelie
Gendall, Rena Frear, Emma Hazen,
Irena Beattys. Rachel Beswick, Julia
scott, Laura ' OSte, EuytHe Nay |edTi
Sickler. Irene TruaX. Pearl Decker,
Annie Walters. Marines-Lee Bloes,
Arthur Walker Earl Spencer, Harry
Pope, George Bonner, George Tuthll,
Willie Ganzemuller, Alfred Ganzemul-
Ter, Archie Tinklepaugh, Earl Briggs,
John Barnes, Walter English. Marshall
Bonner, Edward Foley. Charge of the
Light Brigade-Misses Edna Arnold
Matte Peters. Emma White, Elsie
Stearns, Freida Briggs, Janette Bah
cock. Tllie Voste, Grace Day. Alice
Finch Marshall. Edith Rook, Tillie
Weisenberg, Ethel Whitman, Della
Sears, Grace Hughes, Roberta Bartol-
ette, Minnie Finch Sadie Gendall
Broom Drill-Lucy Judge, Nellie Hof-
fecker, Beatrice Tinklepaugh, Marjorie
Tinklepaugh, Marjorie Hoyt. Vera
Hooker, Anna McKelvey, Jennie Davis
Alice Troy. Maggie Fendic, Ruth Gen
dali. Lille Decker. Inez Collins, Be-
atrice Mccormick. Mary Williams, Ha-
zel Wallace, Ethel Barber, Cora Dem
ming.
Council will meet in adjourned ses-
sion this evening.
The Republicans OF the Third ward
should stand by the regular ticket
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-02-18
50 SOOTHING.
Its Influence Has Been Felt
by Many Scranton
Readers.
The soothing influence of relief

The soothing influence of relief
After suffering from Itching Piles,
From Eczema or any itchiness of the
skin
Makes one fell grateful to the rem
edy--
Doan's Ointment--has soothed hun
dreds.
Here's what one Scranton citizen
says:
Mr.. Frank II. Green, of 42j Tenth
street. seys: 81 suffered from itching
hemorrhoids day in and day out. I
used great many salves during eight
or ten years. but never got any per-
manent relief from them. II I got
warm and sat down the terrible itch
ing began and I always felt it come on
when ] undressed and retired. I saw
Doan's Ointment advertised, procured
r. box at Matthews Bros drug store
and used ii according to directions
Two applications convinced me that II
was all right, and continuing the
treatment l was entirely cured.
have had ease and comfort ever since
For sale by all dealers, price sc
cents. Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo, n
Y, sole agents for the United States
Remember the name, Doan's, and
/ take no substitute.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-02-18
Rcstaur. Whole. Bot
Lenten Services.

In Trinity Episcopal church Lent will
he observed IN the usual penitential
manner. The members of the congre-
cation are asked to pay especial atten-
tion to their religious observances dur
ing the season and to sacrifice and
deny themselves in the manner illus
trated by the Lord.
The Ash "Wednesday services on
Wednesday next, the beginning of
Lent, will be as follows: Holy COM
munion, 1880 a. m; evening prayer
and litany, 4 p. m; evening prayer and
sermon by Rev. +. r.. Bateman, of
Green Ridge, at 7.30 o'clock.
Evening prayer and litany will be
held each weekday afternoon at
o'clock, and each Wednesday evening
a visiting clergyman will deliver a SER
mon at 7.S0 o'clock, at evening prayer
service. The days tor the celebration
of the Blessed Sacrament will be an
nounced later.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-02-18
OLYpHANT.

The many friends OF Mrs. Frank NJ.
Williams. of Susquehanna street, were
shocked to learn of her death, which
occurred at II o'clock Saturday night.
The direct cause of death was paraly
sis, with which she was stricken on
Thursday last. Mrs. Williams was
born i'm Wales forty-nine years ago,
but came to this country with her
parents when a, child and settled in
Carbonate. Later they removed to
this place. where she has resided for
the past forty years. she possessed
many admirable qualities that en-
dcared her to all who were acquainted
with her She was member of the
Congregational church, where her de-
mise will be greatly felt. Her hus-
band and two children, Mrs. David
Lewis and John F.. Williams, survive
her. The funeral will be held from
her late home on Susquehanna street,
Wednesday afternoon at . o'clock. In
terment will be made in Union ceme-
terry.
Professor NJ. w. Cummings delivered
an address at a local institute held
at Moscow on Saturday.
Richard Grifiiths and Florence SWIM
Slt, VI idlcSN lilc, SpSHJ NcottludS i'i
| town.
| Miss Rachel A. Evans has returned
| home from visit at Stroudsburg.
Patrick Mcdonnell died at his home
on Second street Rlakcly, Saturday
| night, after a brief illness of pneu-
monia. Deceased was born in County
| Mayo. Ireland, ana was 65 years oil
age. He has been resident of Blake
| ~ for a number of years and was re-
srected by all who knew him. Be
sides his wife one son and one daugh-
ter survive him. Mr. Mcdonnell was
veteran of the Civil war, and the
members OF the NJ. W. Waters post
Grand Army of the Republic, will hav,
charge of the funeral, which will oc-
cur tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock.
Burial will be made in st. Patrick's
| cemetery.
Eleanor, the little daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. Edward Burke, of Blakely,
died on Saturday of convulsions. She
was years old and was bright lit
tie child. The funeral will take place
this afternoon from the family home
in Blakely, at 8 o'clock.
! p. T.. OMalley, a student at the
| University of Pennsylvania, is spend.
Ing a few days at his home here.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-02-18
OBITUARY.
Mrs. Angeline S. Patterson

Mrs. Angelinc s. Patterson. widow
of Roswell p. Patterson. died yester-
day morning at her residence at 10
Wyoming street, of an attack of apop-
lexy. in her 18th year She had not
been in good health for some time.
but was not seriously i'll until about an
hour before her death. Her maiden
name was Angeline Starkweather. She
was born in Waymart and lived there
nearly all her life, with the exception
of few years i'm Herrick Centre. until
about fifteen years ago. when her hus-
band came to this city and resided
here until his death, a year ago last
September.
Three years ago last January Mr..
and Mrs. Patterson celebrated their
golden wedding. He was. until his
death. at the head Of the large whole
sale grocery house of Il. i. Patter-
son & Sons, on Dundaif street, in this
city, now carried by his sons.
The deceased woman is survived by
four sisters and two brothers, Mrs.
Harriet Pascoe and Mrs. David Smith,
of Carbcndale: Mrs. Benedict, of
Wincna, Mimi; Mrs. IL. Freeman, Of
Cameron, Mo-; John Starkweather, OF
Arkansas. and George Starkweather,
of susquehanna Depot. Eight chill
dren also survive her; Sarah NJ.
Schlager, of Scranton: Isabelle, Wild
ow of Charles McMullen, of Scranton
Nettie T., wife of Charles Walter, OF
! Scranton; r. II. Patterson, of Scran-
J ton: Mrs. Harriet Spencer Augustus
l.. Patterson, George NJ. Patterson and
Levi A. Patterson, all of this city.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-02-18
JESSUp.

Following is the Wintuu borough
ticket for Tuesday: First ward--Re-
publican, Council, stephen Cairns;
school director, James Il. McAndrew;
assessor, j. r. Grlfiths; judge of cleo
ton, James Strong; inspector, George
G. Dando. Citizens, council, Harry
Fletcher; inspector, Anthony Heston.
Second ward-Democrat, council, viii
liam Brennan; school director, Joseph
Langan. Republican, council. Patrick
Rowland; school director, John Kear-
ney; assessor j. j. Maloney; Judge,
Patrick Fitzsimmons; inspector, p. j.
Carey. Citizens ticket is same as Re-
publican. Third ward-Citizens, John
j. Pagan. Democrat, Council, L. j.
Gaughan; school director, John f., Don
nelly; assessor, John +, LOTUS; judge
of election, William Gilroy; inspector,
Patrick c. Walsh. Independent, audi
tor John j, Judge. Citizens, high
constable, John Eagan.
Mr.. Patrick STANLEY returned home
last evening from the Emergency hos
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-02-18
Better Groceries
For Less Money Than in Any Other Store.

We might advertise Butter at oc the pound but If !
it wasn't good, you'd never forgive for selling it to
5you We prefer to let quality regulate the price of our
Groceries; to give you the best possible value for the
money at all times not to create cheap price by Civ
ing you something that is the of cheapness itself.
SUGAR H. E. finest Granulatcd II 4 pounds for 100
CRACKERS, Hitchners famous lid Bits per package 7c
RAlSlNS new seeded in large packages package &c
RAlSlNS real 3crown Loose Muscae pounds for Csc
SPRUNES. fancy extra large CALIFORNIA; per pound 12c
SSARDlNES bonces large onehalf pound for 23c
\PRESERVES whole fruit absolutely pure per jar 3SC
JELLlES pure fruit in any flavor you like, jar 1OC
kEISUP, genuine Grape good sized bottle for l4C
SSOAP the 'Sar brand pure and good; bars for Csc
}STARC large lump best for laundry ID package 2SC
PEARS large of fine Bartletts heavy syrup Sc
SROLED OATS white smooth and clean finest flavor 10 b 25c
WASHING POWDER real Gold Dust big 4 ID package 18c
CORN, the Floral" brand fancy n. V State. 25c
BAKED BEANS Eureka brand large pound for lOc
{1IMA BEANS small and tender, Is dozcn per 1Oc
SSIFTED PEAS, and tender equal French l6C
<RAISTONS HEALTH FLOUR makes brain bread sack S5C
SAPRICOTS AND PUMS cvaporatcd and ptted b 15C
SPEACIIES AND PEARS cvaporaed, fancy fruit, lbs 2Sc
APPLES, cvaporaed. n Y. State per pound Sc
}PRUNS genuine CALIFORNIA; large and mcay pounds 25C
MALT EXTRACT Belford Harris best bottles for 2Sc
PICKLES in bulk many kinds per quart 15C
ROYAL. Baking Powder in e pound cans for 10C
>SOUPS, American Food Companys all avors large lSC
CAKE ICING the lack Frost ready for package Sc
BRONIANGEION, for eies all havors fresh, package l2C
BUTTER, strictly fresh, in pound prints, full weight 24c
SFLOUR best Minnesota hard spring wheat every sack
} fully guaranteed; per sack LIS
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-02-18
The Passing Throng.

Miss Edith wyllie il on the sick list.
w. TT. Campbell has recovered from
his recent illness.
Thomas Williams, OF Binghamton,
was i'm town over Sunday.
Miss Rose Connor, of Scranton, \at-
tended the Columbia's fair on Saturday
night.
Miss Gertrude Riley. of Honesdale. is
visiting at the home of her sister, Mrs.
p. y. Carroll, of South Main street.
Daniel w. Davis, who has been visit
ing his brother, Mailcarrier George A.
Davis, of Seventh avenue, left for his
home in Stockton, Cal, Saturday even
ing.
Miss Clara Norton, who has been the
guest of Miss Elizabeth Scurry, of
Wyoming avenue for some weeks, left
for her home i'm Catawissa on Satur-
day
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-02-18

pital in philadelphia, where he has
been undergoing treatment for the past
five weeks.
Miss Sadie Brogan, of scranton, re-
turned home last evening after spend
ing the past two weeks with her sister,
Mrs. Thomas Woods,
This evening the Foresters of Ameri-
ca will give country dance at st,
James hall.
Misses Lizzie and Jennie Cadden, of
Scranton. are visiting friends in town.
The new fire alarm system which is
being placed i'm the borough, will he