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Smyrna times., 1902-11-26
TROLLEY LINE AGITATION
AGAIN REVIVED IN KENT
CIVIL ENGINEERS TO GO OVER PROPOSED
LINE FROM SMYRNA TO MILFORD
Sussex COu4S Trolley From Milford to Re-
hObOth Now Practically Assured-MiddIe.
town and Odessa Trolley Revived.

State Senator j. Frank Alice, who is
president of the Delaware Electric
Traction Company, which proposes to
build the electric railways through
Kent county over the rights of wav of
the old Delaware General Electric
Company, will spend much of Thanks
giving week in going carefully over
the entire route, in company with At
torney Willard Fl. Brown, os New York.
and Civil Engineer Babcock. with
view to Strengthening the route and
making a more secure roadbed over the
shallow causeways and light bridges
which cannot be used for handling
heavy traffic. 1t is said that, now the
Levy Courts in both Kent and Sussex
counties are favorably the trolley lines
will be resurveyed and will positively
be built.
Trolley Line From Milford to RehObOth.
Representative of the Sussex Coun-
ty Steamboat and Trolley Company
were in Milford on Tuesday and We'd
nesday looking after rights of-way for
the proposed trolley road from Seaford
to Milford via of Georgetown, Reho-
both and Lewes. Senator Wright, of
Seaford, one of the party and one of
the principal promoters, said that so
far the party had met with but few
obstacles III the way of the Sussex troll
ley enterprise. He says they will like
ly complete the preliminary work by
the first of the year, and believes the
trackage way will be down and line in
operation by the middle of next sum-
mer.
Trolley Line From MiddIetOwn TO Odessa.
Through William R. Polk of Birming-
ham, Ala, E. R. Cochran, Jr., has OBJ
tanned an old charter for trolley line
between Middletown and Odessa. It
is known as the Odessa & Middletown
Railway Co. Mr.. Cochran represents
the Tennis Construction Co., and has
secured rights and ordinances permit
ting the company to use streets in
both Middletown and Odessa. The
work of building the road will begin
soon.
Smyrna times., 1902-11-26
COLORED INSTITUTE TO MEET IN SMYRNA
Adjourned at Milford Friday After an Interest.
ing Session to Meet In Smyrna Next Year.

Adjourned at Milford Friday After an Interest.
ing Session to Meet Ia Smyrna Next Year.
all three county superintendents of
free schools, with Superintendent
James E. Carroll of Dover, in charge,
attended the State Institute for Color
ed teachers, which closed at Milford
after most profitable meeting. Over
100 educated colored men and women.
many of them graduates of Pennsyl-
vania and New York normal schools,
were in attendance.
One of the features of the institute
was an illustrated address on ''Oliver
Cromwell" by DR.. H. A. Munroe, of
Philadelphia, member of the Della
ware Conference. Another interesting
address during the Institute was that
of DIR. W. L. S. Murry of Wilmington,
who took for his subject Cavern
Curiosities or From Captivity to Capt.
tai. " The lecture abounded in pathos
and good advice. The singing during
the session was especially fine. The
colored schools throughout the State
show good progress. The Institute
voted to hold the session next year at
Smyrna.
Smyrna times., 1902-11-26
GIDEON E. ROTHwELL PASSES AWAY
Was at one Time Owner of the ROthweII Farm
and Was Prominent Citizen of Thorough.
fare Neck-ie Died at Mt. Union, Pa.


Gideon E. ROthwell, at one time one
of the largest land owners in New
Castle Comfy and for years a promi-
nent character of Thoroughfare Neck,
died at Mt. Union, Pa, on Friday in
the seth year of his age. For several
years he has been in failing health.
After the death of his wife, which
occurred little over a year ago, he
left Collins Beach where he had been
residing and went to Mt. Union to
make his home with his daughter, Mrs.
James W. Shaver.
Gideon Rothwell was the son of the
late Major Rothwell of the. Levels.
and was born August the first 1917.
His ancestors were among the first
settlers of Delaware and for manv
generations were prominent citizens,
having extensive land interests. The
deceased lived most of his life on the
"Rothwell Farm" now owned by Edw.
e. Walls. Besides the RothwelI
Farm he owned several acres of Cedar
Swamp and dealt largely in Ium-
ber' He was one of the most extern
slve peach growers in Thoroughfare
Neck. A more generous or liberal
hearted man never resided in this
community. He was truly friend of
the poor and his financial condition in
the declining years of his life was due
largely to the assistance he rendered
his friends. 1t is said he never de-
MED a poor man whenever he could
do him a favor, and has paid out
thousands of dollars to help men in
financial trouble and distress. In
politics, the deceased was democrat,
but never cared to hold Office. In
religion he was of the Presbyterian
faith, having joined the Mt. Union
Presbyterian Church three years ago.
The deceased is survived by nine
children as follows: George G Roth,
well, well-known farmer of Black
bird Hundred; Mrs. George G. Borst.
Newville, Pa, Miss Annie E. Roth
well, MI. Union, Pa, Mrs. John A.
Gayton, Lewistown, Pa, Mrs. Thomas
Archy, Huntingdon, Pa, William
Rothwell, New York City; B. F. G.
Rothwell, West Point, Va, Mrs.
james W. Shaver, Mt. Union, Pa.
Mrs. William @. Rough, Mt. Union
Pa.
The interment took place at the Mt.
Union Cemetery at 2.3O O'Clock Sun
day afternoon.
Smyrna times., 1902-11-26
COON HUNTERS PREPARE A CHASE.
JObn c. Blizzard Visits Wilmington and
Challenges Isaac c. Elliott.

Mr.. John G. Blizzard, the we'll
known hotel keeper and coon hunter
OF Smyrna, says the EUery EUentng,
was In Wilmington Friday. He made
1t his business to visit the County
Court House aud challenge Levy
Courtman Isaac @. Elliott for a coon
hunt. Mr.. Blizzard has a prize dog
named Starlight which he claims can
discount any hound in the Elliott
pack. Mr.. Elliott says he paid Biz
zard visit last year and cleaned up
his pack so badly that Mr.. Blizzard
has had to get an entire new outfit of
coon-hunting dogs. He accepts Mr..
Blizzard's challenge and says about
Starlight, that be has an old hound
too old to see light which can give
Starlight an hours start and then
beat him, either in tracking, freeing
or killing coon.
Smyrna times., 1902-11-26
SUDDEN DEATH OF ALEXANDER DEAKYNE
Died at His Home Near DeakyuevilIe Yester-
day Afternoon 10 His list Year.


Alexander Deakyne, Sr., one of the
most prominent farmers of Thorough
fare Neck, died suddenly at his home
near Deakyneville at o'clock yester-
day afternoon. He was taken sick
Sunday, but there was no occasion for
alarm until yesterday when he was
stricken with heart failure and died
suddenly. He was an active citizen,
allied to all the interests of his church
and the community in which he lived,
and his death will be greatly deplored
by his large circle of relatives and
friends. He is survived by a widow
and nine children, as follows: Messrs.
Baymon, Robert, Alexander, Jr., Eu-
gene, Oliver and Everett Deakyne.
Mrs. Kate Helveston, Mrs. Sallie
McArthurs and Miss Elsie Deakyne.
Services will beld at Friendship M.
E. Church Friday morning at 10. 80
O'Clock, interment in Friendship GEM
etery.
Smyrna times., 1902-11-26
DOSED A HORN WITH OUiNINH.
Strawriders of CheswOld Have Much Fun
over a Clever Joke They Played.

" NhSSWOiu nave fuu
over Clever Joke They Played.
A merry company composing straw
ride from Cheswold went to the home
OF the Misses Ollie and Efie Wilev.
three miles out of town, last Wednes-
day evening in joyful mood, blowing
horns and ringing bells. They spent
most enjoyable evening with games
and various sports. Refreshments
were served. The ladies adroitIv
hxed 1t up on the young men by dos
ing horn, which they delighted in
blowing, with quinine and each of
them' 1t is said, caught the bitter pill
before they could produce the crush
Ing sound. The company was COM
posed of Misses Mary Boggs. Lulu
Boggs, May Hardcastle, Ethel Hard
castle, Florence Taylor, Ollie WILEY.
Etfie Wiley; Messrs. Lewis Anderson.
James Roe, Temple Jump, George G,
Anderson and Edgar Boggs.
Smyrna times., 1902-11-26
ALARM OF FIRE SATURDAY EVENING.
Residence Of John Peeker In "WhOuDIuV"
Caught Fire But Was Soon Extiuguisbed.

Shortly before the stores closed
Saturday night, the citizens of the
town were startled with another alarm
OF fire. The wind was blowing a stiff
Northwestern, an awful night for con-
migration. 1t was soon learned that
the residence of John Peeker in
whipping" had caught fire and with
quickness of dispatch our faithful fire.
company were rushing down Com.
merce street to render valiant ser.
vices. The hose wagon reached the
spot first and In short space of time
and put the fire out. 1t proved to be
defective chimney fue and had il
not have been attended to PROMPTLY.
would have resulted In a confagration
that would have swept with damaging
results.
Smyrna times., 1902-11-26
TOWNSEND POSTOFRIcE BURGULARIzHD.
Broken Open Early Sunday MOrnlng and S1OO
Worth Of Goods Stolen.

Burglars blew open the safe in the
postoffice at Townsend early Sunday
morning and escaped with its contents
consisting of postage stamps, a box
of valuable papers belonging to the
postmaster and about $25 in money, all
valued at about 5000. The safe was
totally wrecked, and the heavy door
was blown across the room. Other
portions of the safe knocked two big
holes in the ceiling and the windows
of the Office were blown out.
On finishing their work the burglars
went to the stable of Isaac Stats, and,
securing horse, harness and uncover
ed buggy, drove off with the outfit,
making their escape in the team.
Smyrna times., 1902-11-26
HIGH SCHOOL LITERARY SOCIETY.
Program Of Friday Afternoon as Reported by
Sherman COrkraH, Correspondent.


Sherman COrkraH, Correspondent.
The Literary Society of the Smyrna
High School met Friday afternoon and
the following program was rendered.
Essay, Merchant of Venice."--- Ayres
Stockly.
Reading, Uncle Danier' William Kirby.
Defamation, THE Unbolted Do0r"-Miss
Ruth Gregory.
Essay, "Gunning' Harry Garrison.
Song by the school
Reading, ''That Hired Girl"-Miss Emily
Middleton.
Defamation, ''The Chiidren's Hour'-
Miss Beulah Reynolds.
Essay, "Hallowe' n"-Miss Julia Weldon.
Reading, Deacon Monroe'sStory"- Miss
Mildred Start.
Song by the school.
Defamation, Tempest - Miss May
York.
Essay. MARY Queen of scots"-M Miss
Ethel ROthwell
Defamation. .'Young American in Pima
fore"--Miss Elsie Mcdowell.
Defamation, Kate Maloney" - Miss
Henrietta Jones.
Shool journal, editor Miss Lanetta Bitter
read by Miss Pearle Warner.
Debate, Resolved: "That the adop-
tion Of curfew ordinance would be
for the best interests OF the children OF
Smyrna" Affirmative, Miss Lillian
Speakman and John Gearhart. Mega
tive, Miss Eva Foxwell and Geo r.
Price, read by Sherman Corkran. The
judges, Miss Henrietta ones, Norman
Taylor, and Mss Edna Armstrong de-
cided the DEBATE unanimously in favor
of the Negglive.
Smyrna times., 1902-11-26
PLEASANT KENTON BIRTHDAY PARTY
Miss Sarah Frazier. Daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
James F. Frazier Near KentOn Given
Delightful Surprise by her Friends.


Miss Sarah A. Frazier, daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. James F. Frazier, of
near Kenton, was given a pleasant
birthday surprise on Wednesday even
ing last by her friends. The occasion
was an enjoyable one in every respect
and complete surprise to Miss
Frazier. The party took along with
them plenty of refreshments. which
were served during the course of the
evening. The following were those
present: Misses Edythe Humphreys.
Beulah Ford, Ayee S. Hoffecker.
Mary Carrow, Lulu Sapp, Irene
Hutchinson, Sarah Frazier, Ida Nor
rls, Ella Davis, Hilda Bedwell, Flo
b. Allen, Edna Sevil, Elsie Allen.
Marion Smith, Virginia Baynard. Ada
Ford, OF Wilmington; Idella Slaughter.
Lille Frazier, Lillian Ennis. Emma
q. Shahan, Elva Hoffecker. Radia
Ennis; Messrs. George R. Price, G.
Reynolds Stevenson, Clifton Turner
George Garrison, Herman Garrison.
Elmer Green, Lee Hoffecker, Eneso
Davis, Gilbert Davis, Rynear Slaugh-
ter John Davis, James Moore, Chester
Davis, Ernest D. Davis, Edgar Frazier
Edward Richards, William Kirby.
Frank Carrow, Ellwood Hutchinson.
Wlntord Wright, Homer Pratt, Ma
thaniel Hoffecker.
Smyrna times., 1902-11-26
ACCIDENTALLY SHOT WHILE CUNNING.
william of OtFleming's Landing Badly

william of Fleming's Landing Badly
WOun> 81 the Neck and Shoulders.
William S. Perry a well-known farm.
er OF Fleming's Landing was badly
wounded by an accidental shot Mon.
day morning while out cunning with
some friends. They were having some
fine sport when one of his friends &C.
cidentally shot, the load from his gun
penetrating Mr.. Perry's neck and
shoulder. He was taken on the after
noon train from Smyrna to the Della
ware Hospital, Wilmington. The
wounded man is about So years of age
and is in critical condition.
Smyrna times., 1902-11-26
TWENTIETH CENTURY CLUB PROGRAM.
Mrs. lmOgen Oakley of Philadelphia Lee.
tured on "Diet and Health"

The following was the program of
the Twentieth Century Club Friday
afternoon:
Piano Solo-Miss Berths Smithers.
ITO preserve health is a moral and re-
igious duty, for health is the basis of all
social virtues. We can no longer be useful
when not well. ."-J oHNsoN.
Address Diet and Health, " Mrs. .Imogea
Oakley of Philadelphia.
Mrs. Oakley's address was most in
teresting and instructive and very
much enjoyed ahd appreciated by
those fortunate to hear her. Next
weeks program will be in charge of
Mrs. W. Il. Janney, Chairman cf
Literature.
Smyrna times., 1902-11-26
TYROLIEN QUEEN WILL STAY TWO NIGHTS
Her Majesty viii Appear a Second Time at
the Opera House Friday Night.

In consequence of the great demand
for seats to see the ''Tyrolien Queen"
and as all reserved seats are sold for
Thursday nights performance, the
ladies of the Twentieth Century Club
have decided to give a second per-
formance on Friday night. The chart for
reserved seats for the second night will
be placed in B. N. Weldon's drng
store on Friday morning; children can
have reserved seats for Friday for IS
cents adults, 35 cents.
Smyrna times., 1902-11-26
SMALL pOx SCARE AT DUCK CREEK.
Dr.. Moore Has PhOned to Farnhurst Hospital
and Finds There is no Occasion for Alarm.

The small pox scare at Duck Creek
is without warrant. DIR. Moore has
phoned to the hospital at Farnhurst
and has found out that John Postles,
colored, who has been staying at Duck
Creek, was discharged on October
23, cured, and there is no danger Of
anybody contracting the diseaae. The
diphtheria case at the residence of
Joseph Collins on Delaware street,
Smyrna, is under strict quarantine.
The - is mild one.
Smyrna times., 1902-11-26
SMYRNA BUILDING LOAN ASSOCIATION.

Directors viii Hold Final Meeting on Decem-
Der 9th, and Llquldate Before Christmas.
The Board of Directors of the Smvr-
ma Building and Loan Association
held another meeting last evening,
and considerable progress was made in
settling the affairs of the Association.
The Directors request that all bills
outstanding against the Association,
be presented to Secretary John B.
Cooper at once. A final meeting will
be held on Tuesday evening, Decem-
ber the 9th, when the directors have
every hope of making a complete liq-
uidation before Christmas.
Smyrna times., 1902-11-26
KENT COUNTY TEACHERS INSTITUTE.
Superintendent Carroll VIII Bring Al Ex.
ceptlonhlIy Pine Combination Here.

The Kent County Teachers Insti-
tute, which win convene in Smyrna
December 10, II and 12, promises to
be exceptionally fine. The evening
entertainments will afford you an in
tellectual and musical treat. Course
tickets, $1.00
Smyrna times., 1902-11-26
UNION OF THANKSGIVING SERVICES.
MethOdlsts and PresbyterIans Will Unite IN
Services at the Presbyterian Church.

The Methodists and Presbyterians
of this town will hold union Thanks
giving services at the Presbyterian
Church, tomorrow aud the sermon
will be preached by the Rev. Vaughan
s, Collins, pastor of the Asbury M. E.
Church. The latter will preach spec
ial sermon on Thanksgiving" The
special offering taken will be divided
between the Kings Daughters and
other benevolent associations.
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C. t. A. U. ENcAMPMENT.
Meeting Held Yesterday to Make
Arrangements for It.

The promoters of the First Regiment
of the Catholic Total Abstinence Union
of America met in St. Leo's hall yester-
day afternoon to arrange for the en-
campment, which will be held next
August.
Representative men We're present
from St. Leo's Battalion, st. Pauls
Pioneer Corps and the Father Whitty
society, of North Scranton. The
Wilkes Barre representatives We're un-
able to be present on account of the
washouts on the railroads.
Walter McNicholls presided i'm the
absence of tire president. Major Phil
lips, of Wilkes-B Barre, Applications for
membership We're received from the
ST. Johns of Pine Brook; st. Aloysius,
of South Scranton, and St, Nincent's,
of Plymouth.
The regmental officers win be elect
ed at the next meeting to be held in
St, Leo's rooms on Sunday, March It,,
A committee from the regiment Will
go to South Scranton next Thursday
evening to organize the company from
the ST. Aloysius society.
Two companies have been organized
by the Young Mems Drill Corps, of
Wilkes Barre, with a full complement
of men, and Co A, of the st. Aloysius
society, of Wilkes Barre, will have
forty-fye men. The Father Whittys
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church, at Prospect avenue and Beech
street, The reverend gentleman was
formerly secretary of the German
Young Mems Christian association in
Buffalo, but has accepted call from
the North American Evangelical Synod
as missionary and will leave shortly
for India. There was a large attend
ance and several other ministers took
part.
A special meeting of the Fourteen
Friends was held in the parlors of Ho-
tel Best Saturday night.
Mary, the two-year-old daughter of
Anton Bruning, will be inferred this
morning at o'clock from the parents
home, 1918 Elm street.
DIR. Schley's Lung Healing Balsam
Is guaranteed to cure all coughs mo
cure; no pay" For sale by all dealers. ="
Alex, the young son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Michael Lentes, was laid at rest with
appropriate ceremonies yesterday af-
ternoon The funeral took place from
1908 Stone avenue and services were
held in ST. Marys church. Interment
was afterwards made in the German
Catholic cemetery at No 5. The pail
bearers We're: Edward Maloney, John
Fisch, Frank Phillips and Albert Ha-
gen.
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NORTH SCRANTON.

a very pleasant surprise party was
given at the home of o. G. Cross, 1881
Mylert avenue, Saturday evening
Singing and dancing with the other
party diversions We're INDUCED in up
to a late hour when refreshments We're
served. Those present We're: Misses
Nellie Tilson, Anna Davis, Jennie
Jenkins, Alice Leonard, Margaret Wills,
Jane Jehu, Eva Miller, Lizzie Hetterly,
Hannah Jones, Ruth Hopkins, Mrs.
Cross and Messrs. Benjamin Bowen,
Lewis Pearn, David Richards, Evan
Jehu. John Richards, Daniel Thomas,
Hayden Davis, MI. 0. G. Cross and
William Jackson.
Miss Margaret Hodgson of Parker
street was rendered surprise party
by a number of her friends Friday
evening. Games and music We're in
dulged in up to a late hour, when re-
freshments We're served. Among those
present We're: Mr.. and Mrs. John Lit
tlejohn, Mr.. and Mrs. John Robinson,
Mr.. and Mrs, Snyder, Mrs. Hodgson,
Misses Ethel Watkins Margaret Oliver,
Mary McCullock, Sarah Hodgson, Ida
Perry, Sarah Perry, Manles Hodgson,
Carrie Perry, Ethel Keller. Ella Hodg-
son, Bertha Cox, Katherine Cox,
Messrs. Thomas Hadgson, Gerald Cox,
James Cousin, Benjamin Hodgson,
James Webster, John Cox, Thomas
Davidson, John Hughes, Thomas Jen-
nings. Richard Bry, Thomas Edwards,
William Howell, Thomas Charts and
William Davidson.
Dennis Bennett and Anthony Buckto
We're fined So a piece and Michael Ton
ststi and Simon Coleman Sc piece for
being drunk and disorderly; Anthony
Minkel $40 for beating his wife over
the head with n broom.
Mike Metukas while under the inhu-
ence of drink Saturday night, was
walking along Nay Aug avenue and
fell into the river. Lieutenant Palmer
hurried to the scene and saved Met
ukas' life. Yesterday morning he was
fined SO for being drunk.
Misses Name McHale and Loretta
Morrison, of Putnam street, have been
calling on friends in Taylor.
Mr.. and Mrs. Patrick Horan, of
Bloom avenue, are rejoicing over the
arrival of Il baby boy,
Mrs. NJ. w. Snyder, of North Main
avenue, is confined TO her home with
severe siege of rheumatism.
The gospel service was largely at
tended at the Young Womens Chris
tian Association rooms yesterday af-
ternoon
All members and eX-members of the
Father Whitty society are requested to
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A genuine old-fashioned observance
of St. David's day, was the banquet
and concert held in the Tabernacle
Congregational church, which was en-.
ioyed by upwards of one thousand per-
sons Saturday evening. The public re-
ception began at 4.3O o'clock in the af-
ternoon and continued until nearly
midnight, and during that time supper
was served continuously in the lecture
room of the church
The following ladies served the sup
per:
Table No. Mrs. Rev d. r. Jones and Mrs
Thomas j. Williams. aided by Mrs. Gal Morgan,
Mrs. Powell, Mrs. i. W. Morgan, Mrs. William
Thomas, Misses VI. j. Reese, Carrie Reese and
May Edwards.
]I2u,y Evans. aided by Mrs. G. W. Jones, Mrs.
William J. Williams. Mrs. Thomas II. Davies
Mrs. Lizzie Thomas. Misses 1cgwan Hopkins, Lii
lic Jones, Lcttic Morgans, Edith jones' Sarah
Reese and Cora Jones.
Table No. 3Mrs. Thomas ID. Thomas and Mrs
Jennie Lawrence, aided by Mrs. d. j. Thomas,
Mrs Charles W. Moyle, Miss Margaret Jones,
Lizzie Davies, Rcbccca Davies. May Price. May
Lewis. Rose Duggan, Jennie Duggan and Lizzie
Ncrgnns.
Table No. 4-Nirs. Benjamin Hughes and Mrs.
Elodzcr Jenkins. aided by Misses Lizzie Jenkins,
Mlesarcr 1hoiras Bessie Jones, Lizzie Bowen,
Jennie Williams. Edith Davies, Blanch Jones,
May jenkins, Lizzie Cullen, Pearl Dousc and
Ms. William Deacon
Table No. 5-Mrs. Owen Jones and Mrs. Robert
Stcnnor. aided by Mrs. Phillips. Misses Jennie
Williams Lizzie Williams, Annie Jones, Alice
Jones, Naomi STEINER, Beatrice Noylc and Mrs.
Maggie Evans.
A host of others assisted in the prep
aration and serving of the supper.
The interior of the church was dec
GRATED for the occasion, and all of the
tables were adorned with flowers and
pretty shaded lamps. The service was
excellent, and the menu consisted of
roast pork roast beef, brown gravy,
mashed potatoes, mashed turnips cab
bage, salad, green peas, celery, olives,
pickles bread and butter. tea and cof-
fee, cake and plum pudding.
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An alarm was turned in at 9.45 O'Clock
Saturday night from Box 81, at the
intersection of Ninth and Robinson
streets, for Il fire at the gas house
fronting on Scranton street. The fire
men FASTENED to the box, only to dis
cover that their services were needed
a half-mile away, and they quickly
hustled off to the scene of the fire.
Some one at O'Connor's hotel saw the
blaze arising from the gas house, and
turned in the alarm from Box 81. For
tunately the fire did not amount to
much, and was easily put out. A pOr-
tion of the roof was damaged as a re-
suit The origin of the fire could not
be learned.
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GENERAL NEWS NOTES,

Charles Dougherty, the genial and
obliging telegraph operator, who has
been in charge of the Western Unions s
West Scranton Office for some time has
been appointed the companys agent at
Summit. N. j., and will take charge
there today. He will be succeeded by
Mr.. Murray of Wilkes-Ba
Hon. William Jennings Bryan will
lecture on "A Conquering Nation" at
the Lyceum, Friday night, March Z,
under the auspices of st. Brendens S
council, Young Mems Institute.
The social committee of the West
Side Central Republican club will hold
their dance in st. David's hall on We'd
nesday evening, April .. Bauer will
furnish the music.
The st. Leo's battalion met in regu-
lar session yesterday afternoon. They
are taking a rapid stride in member
ship, They initiated eighteen members
at their meeting yesterday. They have
arranged to hold smoker at their next
meeting, which is to be held at 1.3O
O'Clock ON Sunday, March 16.