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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-07-08
NORTH SCRANTON NEWS.
Marriage Of Miss Annette Davis to
Charles Farnham in North Main
Avenue Baptist Church.

A pretty wedding was solemnized at
the parsonage of the North Main Avenue
Baptist church at So'clock last evening
by Rev. A. II. Smith, when Miss Annette
Davis was united in wedlock to Charles
Farnham, formerly of this city, but now
of Buffalo, where he is employed as
chemist for the Lackawanna Iron and
Steel company. The couple We're unat-
tended.
The bride was attired in beautiful
wedding gown of cream silk, trimmed
with applique, and carried a large bou-
quet of bridal roses. On her wedding
trip she was attired in blue travelling
gown. After the ceremony a dainty we'd
ding repast was served at the brides
sisters home on Summit avenue, only
the near relatives being present.
Mr.. and Mrs. Farnham We're recipients
of many beautiful and costly presents.
They will leave this morning for Buff
falo, where they will reside in the flu
ture. The bride has been for number of
years teacher in No. % school.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-07-08
Sons of Cambria.

An enthusiastic meeting of the Sons
of Cambria was held in Cooperative
hall last evening at which nine new
members were elected, and seven ap-
plicatiOnS were received.
The organization is but six months
old, yet it is one of the strongest in
existence in West Scranton, numbering
273 members. The society also has a
social feature in connection with it,
numbering Is members. Last evening
they enjoyed a smoker at Watkins
hotel, at which speeches were made and
songs were sung.
At a recent meeting of the club Hon.
William Connell was unanimously en-
dorsed for the congressional nominal
tion, and a resolution was adopted
pledglng the support of every member
to work faithfully in his behalf at the
primaries today.
The officers of the Sons of Cambria
are as follows: President. John Henry
Jones; vice president. Evan l.. Evans:
treasurer, Thomas M. Watkins: secre-
tary, Owen +. Jones. Executive board
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-07-08
Pleasant Surprise Party.

A very pleasant surprise party was ten
dered Miss Martha George. at her home,
Spring lane. recently. The evening was
enjoyably spent with the usual party di-
versions until seasonable hour when
refreshments We're served. Those present
We're: Misses Lydia Thomas, Gladys
Price, Sadie Price, Mary Carwardine, Sa-
rah Kennedy, Bessie Morgan, Gladys
Williams, Mary Thomas, Catherine Sam
uels, Margaret Thomas, Mary Twiss Lib
ibe Evans, Sophie Thomas, Louise Da-
Wis, Jennie Williams, Mary Williams,
Mary Jones, Eleanor Thomas, Esther
Williams and Messrs. Ebenezer Jermyn,
John Jermyn, Earl Jenkins, William
Price, John Roberts, Robert Williams,
owen Morgan, Willard Evans. Joseph
Twiss.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-07-08
Attend today's prim-
aries, A to Z o'clock p. M,
at regular polling places,
and vote for William Con-
nell for congress.
Simpson Church Notes.

The official board of the Simpson NJ.
T.. church met in regular monthly ses-
sion last evening and at the close the
board of trustees held a meeting to
consider contracts for repairing the
church.
A large number of young people
from the Simpson Chapter of the Ep-
worth league attended the meeting of
the City union in the Providence M. l..
church last evening.
The mid-week prayer service will be
held at the church tomorrow evening.
Rev. H. c. McDermott, d. D., will
preach at the Alls mission, Thursday
evening.
A regular business meeting of the
Epworth league will be held in the
church Thursday evening.
The Railroad auxiliary will meet
Thursday evening at the home of Mrs.
William Hallet on North Garfield ave-
nue..
On Friday evening the Women's
Foreign Missionary society will meet
at the home of Mrs. M. M. Wilsey,
North Bromley avenue, West Park.
Last month the Cleaners paid $3.50
on the mortgage indebtedness of the
church. The amount has been reduced
to S75O
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-07-08
GREEN RIDGE.

Mrs. NJ. r. Kays and Miss Mary Isa-
belle Kays, of Sanderson avenue, left
yesterday for two weeks visit with
friends in Newark, n, j.
Miss Dorothy Dimmick, of Philadelphia,
Is visiting Miss Lydia Poore, of Capouse
avenue.
Mr. and Mrs. Duncan, of Brooklyn, N.
r., are guests at the home of Mrs. Dun
cans parents, Mr.. and Mrs. 8. =. Hull,
of Sanderson avenue.
Miss ELLA V. Roney, of Monsey ave-
nue., left yesterday for Factoryville,
where she will make short stay From
Factoryville, Miss Roney will go to New
York state, where she will make an ex-
tended stay.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jacob Johler and family
will leave today for Bethna Beach, ~
j., where they Will spend the summer
Miss Leona Vidaver, of New York city,
will be their guest.
Charles ii. Mahon, of Pittston, is visit
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-07-08
LUNG TROUBLE.
mi. III. Fine. aaa union st.. PA

M. n. Fine, 665 Union ST., Peters,
burg tCity):. II would like to add my tes-
timony to the many others who speak OF
your success in treating them. I have
made such wonderful Improvement since
being treated by you that l feel 1t would
pc an injustice to you II lid not ac-
knowledge 1t to the public. You aie at
liberty to use this letter.. Possibly II will
be the means of some sufferer making an
other effort to cast off that burden OF
life. that dreaded disease. Asthma, Ca
tarrh or Bronchial trouble. had tried
many advertised remedies. but failed to
receive benefit In every case and had
fully made up my mind not to be deceived
any more. believing that all advertised
remedies to cure chronic disease was a
fake and was just robbing the afflicted.
Your treatment has put new life in me
begin to feel that the distress of the
sshortness of breath Is thing of the past.
In December. 1882 / was taken with la
grippe and ever since have been troubled
with a shortness breath and had given
up all hopes of ever getting rid or this
distress, but / thank the good Lord that
have found one doctor whose treatment
Is within reach of all and who does as
he advertises to do can honestly say
from personal experience that Dr.
Churchman Byers is no fake"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-07-08

was run over and killed an swetiand
street last week. All the witnesses and
Jurors are requested to attend.
The Y. I. ID. Social club returned home
Yesterday from Lake Ariel, to participate
IN the primary election this afternoon.
They will return tomorrow.
The members of the First Baptist
church held a regular monthly business
meeting In the assembly room last even-
Ing and transacted matters pertaining to
the church work.
The sessions of the jackson Street Bap-
tist Sunday school will convene at 12
o'clock during July and August, instead
OF o'clock as is customary during the
other months of the year.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-07-08
FREE X-RAY EXAMINATION

Doctor Byers never accepts case un-
less he knows to a certainty the cause of
the trouble, and this can only be deter
mined by scientific N-Ray examination
His X-Ray outfit is the most elaborate
and complete in this country. BY his spe-
cial FluorOscopic attachment he is able
to examine all parts of the body and
find out to an absolute certainty the
cause of the patients affliction. Como
and be eXamned: it is absolutely free.
He will not charge you one cent. Come
and find out what your trouble is and
he will advise YOU in reference to a cure.
1t Is all free. He asks no compensation.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-07-08
ing at the home of his sisters. Mrs. G..

ing at the home Of his sisters, Mrs. G..
B. Monies
Mrs. G. w. Greeley, of East Market
street, is visiting friends in Strouds-
burg.
G. r. Edwards, of Berwick. is a guest
at the home of Mr.. Charles Harmon.
Mrs. Thomas Bayley and Miss Flosse
Osmond, of Dickson avenue, have re-
turned from a two weeks visit with
Philadelphia friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. II. Chapman have re-
turned to their home in Moosic, after Il
visit in the family of Mr.. and Mrs i.
D. Jenkins. They were accompanied
home by Miss Annie jenkins.
Miss Bertha jenkins is in Stroudsburg,
where she is the guest Of Dr. and Mrs.
Welcome Shower.
William Osmond. of Dickson avenue, Is
attending the convention of glass blowers
at Atlantic City.
Miss Alice Griffin has returned from
visit to Wooster, N. Y.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-07-08

Borne ont upon the breath of this won
neriui .t,ni testimony has been that which has
| ment. is siienceu.
These are no ionge, the ma,veloas record of the
results ofmedicai skill, 6nt manifold human sotees
feNing the SICK of one nAo has The gift of healing.
There was at first extended to Doctor
Bycrs the respect which his record as a
1m,,alned surgeon and scientist demanded
ansh was he1 ths attention at, of the whole country
or cures. and people by long iourneyings
ama a,it doctors by published praise paid their
.rlDute ,,.e to the Famous Physician. who
WIS 10 them the exponent of the highest
medical skill.
But as this multitude of cures has in
creased ,, IKE waves following one another
tunn branches. like snowflakes covering
inc ground until beyond number. the peo-
n,e,,,I PIE nave seen in the Great Quaker Ply
tors recognized in him long ago
The gjH ofheaiing.
1t is that given to him as the Inherit
ance OF his birth. as much. part of the
of thought, that has stlled and awed. 1t
is that which has changed respectful at
tention to the regard almost akin to rev.
erence which inborn qualities alone COM
mand
Doctor Byers could command most any
Zee; and his regular fees are high but in
oiuer 10 give every one an opportunity to
De cured at nominal price. he will agree
to treat all persons applying before Au-
gust on the following terms:
He will guarantee to treat all per-
sons applying at his Office before
August l for the nominal sum of $15
until cured. That is, $15 covers the
entire cost for cure, medicine in
cluded, and no further fee will be
asked.
He Furthermore agrees. that if the
patient is not completely cured in
specified length Of time to return
the money paid without any quib-
bling or evasion. It has always
been the principle of his life never
to keep fee unless the patient was
cured.
Doctor Byers wishes to make it en-
phatic that this offer expires on
August 1st, and under no circum-
stances will he treat patients at a
special rate again. This is absolute
~ and positively your last chance to
be cured at nominal price.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-07-08
Benjamin Gorton Nuptials.

Howard w. Benjamin, popular young
man of North MAIN avenue, and Miss
Lulu b. Gorton, of Sanderson avenue,
were quietly married by Rev. Reese Pat
terson, OF Corning N. Y, Saturday,
July 8.
Upon their return they will make their
residence in newly furnished home in
North Scranton.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-07-08

laborers on borough streets be $l5O per
day. Chief Healy reported two arrests
during the, past month. Ordinance No.
IS, changing and remaining the streets
of the borough, passed third and final
reading. Az ordinance annulling all the
rights and privileges of the Olyphant
and Winton Traction company within
the borough. passed third reading. A pc
tition was received from the residents of
Ridge street, asking that the street be
graded, they waving all claims for dam
ages The matter was referred to the
street and bridge committee. The cleo
trict lights on the upper end of East
Drinker street were reported not burn
ing properly and Chief Healey was in
structed to note the matter and report.
Time sheets of the chief of Police, for
$40; chief of fire department., for $3.50,
and the street commissioners amounting
to $l,4S3.51. were ordered paid. Miscel-
laneous bills to the amount of $s,56975
were approved
Prof. E. d. Bovard, of North Blakely
street, is in Pittsburg, where he was
caleld by the death of u relative.
James Hopkins has returned to his
home in New York city, after stay of
several days with friends In town.
Harry and Del Belknap have gone to
New Mexico. where they have secured
lucrative positions.
The funeral of the late Mrs. John
Decker will take place this afternoon at
2 o'clock and interment will be made in
Mt. Carmel cemetery.
+. j. Sutherland has returned to his
home in New York city, after a short
visit at the home of Royal Taft, on
Blakely street.
David Parfrey. of Brook street, is at
Henryville where he has secured per-
manent position.
Oscar Yost was the recipient OF hand-
some setter pup yesterday that was given
to him by his numerous friends among
the sporting men of the valley, as
testimonial to his worth as an ardent
advocate of the game protection act, and
his care in looking after the safety or
all game animals while he Is IN the
woods.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-07-08

Full course attendance Blockly
Hospital for Skin and Chronic Dis
eases.
Late Of Eye and Ear Clinics WILLIS
Hospital, Philadelphia.
Late Of Prof. j. Soils Cohen's Clin-
les Diseases Of the Throat.
Late Examining Physician Knights
Templar and Masonic Mutual Aid
Association of Cincinnati, o.
Late Examining Physician Mutual
Reserve Fund Life Association Of
New York.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-07-08
FIERY SKIN DISEASE,

every spasm All doctors gave me up,
said 1t was impossible to cure me or even
for me to live Reading about Doctor BY
ers my husband decided to try him as u
last resort. His treatment acted like
magic, the pains and itching has entirely
ceased, l sleep all night, have no more
spasms. am able to do my housework, and
the legs are almost healed up. / feel that
Doctor Byers has saved my life."
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-07-08
DISEASE OF BOWELS
Mrs. Barbara Dickson. ]

street, Providence I had chronic Sdiar-
rhoea for fourteen years, which caused
violent bearing down and dragging pains
were often moved as high as seven times
IN one day The straining finally brought
about severe .protruding piles. These
caused me much misery. When went to
Doctor Ryers' office was so weak from
my suffering that could hardly drag my
self along. The first treatment he gave
and legs. My bowels now move regular
~ once day, and the piles have ceased
troubling me. God bless the good Quaker
doctor for what he has done for me.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-07-08
DOCTOR BYERS' RECORD

Doctor Byers was born Of Quaker
parentage and received his early
education under the influence of that
religious denomination.
He graduated with honor from the
Jefferson Medical College of Phila-
delphia, 1879.
Matriculate of the Philadelphia
College of Pharmacy.
Full course attendance Pennsyl-
vania Hospital for Acute and Sur
gical Diseases.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-07-08
CURING EAR DISEASES

VIM. Sutton, molder, residing at
Banksville, Pa, says: II had been
troubled 10 years with discharge from
my left ear. with loss of hearing, pain
and distressing noises. My ear was more
like a machine shop than anything else,
as it kept up a continual roaring. DR..
Byers has stopped the discharge, restored
the hearing and rid me Of the distressing
nOises.'
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-07-08
STOMACH TROUBLE

Mrs. Jane Splane, corner Larch
street and Wyoming avenue: II had been
troubled with my stomach for good
while. After eating l had such bloating
spells 1t caused distress and snIothered up
sensations. dizziness, nervousness, and an
all-gone feeling. AS result of Doctor
Byers treatment / am entirely free Of
these symptoms. and recommend the
treatment to my friends.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-07-08
CURING RHEUMATISM

Mrs. Kate Miller, 328 Quay ave-
nue.: II had been troubled with darting,
aching pains in my right arm and in my
feet so bad at times / could not use my
arm and could scarcely walk on account
OF being crippled up So / had consider
able heart trouble. / am SO much better
as the result of Doctor Byers' treatment
want to recommend him to my friends."
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-07-08
Mrs. Samuel Brokenshire, Jermyn, /,

Pa; For over ten years I suffered The
most agonizing pain from eczema. Both
legs were entirely raw from the knees
down to the feet. They itehcd and burnt
so had to sit and fan my legs to keep
them cool. Had to lay at night with my
legs on pillow. Had spasms as the re-
suit Of the pain, coming on every 20 min
utes. My friends expected me to die In
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-07-08
TOLD IN A FEW LINES.

Eugene Myers. of Clarks summit IL
visiting at the home of Otto d. Myers, OF
Summit avenue.
The Married Mems base ball nine de-
Gated the Single Men IN close contest
yesterday afternoon on Won Storch's field
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-07-08
WEST SCRANTON
Primary Election This Afternoon-Sons o1
Cambria Unanimously Endorse William
Connell--Other News Notes.

John Henry Jones, Evans l.. Evans,
David d. Lewis, Reese Samuels,
Thomas II. Jones, owen Il. Jones,
Thomas M. watkins, and William II.
williams
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-07-08
Diseases Due to Cell DISCRIMINATION

The different tissues of the body are
made up of minute cells, and when these
cells become disarranged, disease is the
result. BY supplying the proper nutri-
obtained. All diseases, no matter how
chronic, can be. cured by bringing the
cells back to their normal condition. The
treatment used by Doctor Byers is not al
lopathic or homeopathic. 1t is a treat
ment based upon an exact science and
cures with the certainty of fixed law.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-07-08
GENERAL NEWS NOTES

Coroner Saltry will conduct an inquest
tomorrow afternoon at o'clock in the
jackson street police station in the
case of John Davis, the little boy who
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-07-08
THE LAST SPECIAL OFFER.


f Comple
kin to Miracles.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1902-01-30
Visiting Cards In sweden.

An old Swedish custom is for people
to Indicate their business upon their
visiting cards. One will receive the
card OF Lawyer Jones or Barker Smith
or Notary Johnson or Music Professor
Brown or (irosserer (which means
wholesale merchant) Ferguson or Geol
ogist Thompson. and if man ever
held an office it is customary to indi-
cate that fact upon his card A burgo-
master is always burgomaster. con,
SUI IS always a consul and an alder
man always an alderman The pre-
fixes Hon and Mr." are seldom
used, and the title. whether CONNER
cfal or professional. is observed in con.
versation in the same way.
1t is customary also for ladies to
print their maiden names upon their
visiting cards in smaller type under
their. married names. particularly If
shey have pride Of family and wanr
people to know their ancestry.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1902-01-30
71SsNsI c Il;l 8 7sl;y ~
E CURES WHERE ALL ELSE FAILS. e.
~ Pest Cough Syrup. Tastes Good. Use
Eel In time. Sold by druggists.
SyS1EIEly ION n
Yhe Pioneer Press

Amour ces a grand Midsummer Elk
curslon through the Sunny South,
East and West Coast Of Florida,
Cuba and the Bahama Islands, dur
IL january and February, 1902.
Thirty days Of exceptional pleasure,
visiting Jacksn4vllp, Fla, St. Pc
tersburg, Palmetto, Elltntown,
Btadentown, Port Tampa, Key
Wsst, Havana. Matanza Mama,
Fla. Nassau, Palm Beach. ST. Aug
ustlne, Plla,ka, Thomas vllle, Mott
olnely, Birmingham, Evansville.
Nashville. hicago. enjoying world
famous scenes ard winter resorts.
and With numerous side trips of ex-
,eptional interest, every expense in
cluded fol 1898 a personally con-
Quoted excursion by m ,gnificent
special train and palatlal. steamers,
never before tqualcd by any offered
in the Northwest A splendid tour
Of the Sunny South With parties
travelling alone could not make for
twice the expense.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1902-01-30
TRICKS OF The TRADE.
Cups. Brushes and sponges That Are
Left IN Barber Shops.

cups. Brushes and sponges That Arc
Left IN BARBER shops.
ssWhat becomes of all the old shaw
ing mugs?" was the question asked the
barber.
''What becomes Of the ownersY was
the response.
Neither side seemed disposed to an
gwer the query. and there was an awk-
ward silence. The barber slapped his
razor on the strop, smeared some extra
lather on the victims mouth SO he
wouldn't be inclined to interrupt and
said in a stage whisper:
Now. I'll tell you. but don't want
1t shouted from the housetops. W.
use the mugs again.
He paused and sighed as be tossed
the questioner's head the other way.
Yes he continued. we use then
again. We cont like to lose custom
ers: but. if I'VE must lose them, why. we
don't mind if they leave their cups
etc.. behind. It's surprising how mans
do; but. then. BARRIERS do mostly a
shifting trade It's no secret that We
uFse CuStOlllt'IS " lidNe it'll OWl CuH
Most Of them are satisfied if they have
q private cup. brush and sponge. We
supply them with the mans name on
the cup for $1.50. and our profit on the
transaction is 80 cents. When a man
has a razor and comb and brush be-
sides the other tools. he generally takes
the whole lot away when he's leaving.
but countless cups. brushes and
sponges are left behind in every barber
shop.
THE cups are always good. Many Of
them contain such common names as
John Smith. William Jones. etc.. and
when some other John Smith or Will
liam Jones orders cup We simply sup
ply him with the cast off one. Some.
times they need little touching up
with gliding: but, on the whole. it's
very profitable.
''The brushes and sponges? Oh. we
use them on the transients. New
York Telegram.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1902-01-30
I'Re black Maria.

The following IS gwen as the origin
of tile term BLACK Maria When
New England WAS tliltd with emigrants
from the mother country a negress
nan.ed Maria Lee kept a sailors board
ing house in Boston Sac was IA WON
al Of great strength and neiped the al
thortes TO keep the pence Frequently
the police invoked nrr aid and tht.
saying. Send for hia.k Maria. came
to mean. Take him to Jail British.
seamen We're often taken to the lookup
by tins amazon and THE stories they
spread of her achievements he'd to the
name of Black Marta uens given to
Eh. English prison van
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1902-01-30
Anesthetlcs In China.

A Chinese manuscript in the Paris Ii.
brary proves that anmsthetics for sur
gical purposes were used In China
1.7O0 years ago. It states that when .
surgeon conducted q serious operation
he gave decoction to the patient. who
after few moments became as insen.
sible as II be were dead. Then. as the
case required. the surgeon performed
the operation -incision or amputation :
and removed the cause OF the malad7.
Then he brought together and secured
the tissues and applied liniments. Aft
er q certain number Of days the pa.
tient recovered without having expe-
rienced the slightest pain during the
operation"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1902-01-30
The GLORY of Man is strength.

Life without vim is like champagne without
snap and sparkle and life without nerve force
is like worn out electric battery; therefore we
prul ose to sell to iun down men anI women
"Virtuma' Improved tablets which are
guaranteed and ma, ed by us
to cure all nervous diseases. dis
orders. vital weakness and general run down
nervous system. imIariing VIM erve. vigor.
Vitality. power. energy. strength and healt b,
such as health and youth one enjoy. 1t you
do not fee as you used Ia Try them and again
fee the joys q youth and perfect heath ~ a
package or for So Malice anywhere on re-
ceipt OF Price You don't expect 10 he cured
with a cheaper remedy. do You? Free med-
cine is sent unit cured to those W here gllaran-
teed lot fails. by Druggists ,,wen Frost Il o..
.uwostores) Washburn; b ,yfieid Pharmacy /;
III. G Gielle. Ashland; a. II Miles Iron
iSiver Ligne &Sodergren, w. SUI erior;
Max Worth. Duluth.