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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-02-28

Rev. w. a. Nordt. pastor of the Hick-
ory Street Presbyterian church, was
ID years of age yesterday and many
prominent people of this side called at
the residence to tender their' congratu-
lations.
In the evening large party of
friends, members of the Ladies' Aid
| society and of the congregation ar
rived at his Hickory street home and
rendered him a pleasant serenade. A
reception followed in the parlors and
after the usual greetings refreshments
were served. and the remainder of the
evening was passed in social converse.
The reverend gentleman has been
pastor of the Hickory Street church
six years, and by his genial DISPOSE
ton and affable personality has en-
deared himself to his flock and South
Side residents in general.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-02-28
PERSONAL PARAGRAPHS.

Mrs. Annie Tibbitts of South Ninth
street, is recovering from an illness,
Mr., Sleinman and family. of Oxford
street, will move to Camden, n. j., in
few days.
]. b. Burschel, of North Main ave-
nue., is spending few days in New
York.
Miss May Lee, of North Lincoln ave-
nue., entertained friends at her home
recently.
Charles Biddleman and family have
moved from Monroe avenue to North
Main avenue.
Mrs. Margaret Evans, of Great Bend,
has returned home from visit with
West Scranton friends.
Miss jeanette Sterling has resumed
her studies at the Westmoreland Nor
NAL school, after Il visit with West
Scranton friends.
Mrs. Daniel Hopkins, of South Car
field avenue, is recovering from Sc
we're Illness.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-02-28
WILL MyAKE AEEXDA WIT.

rI was sick for about three months had
chills fever, and coughed great deal" writes
Mr.. W. l.. Brown, of McDearnan, Jackson Co.,
Tenn "Most Of my neighbors and friends
thought had consumption was reduced in
flesh, and very weak-only weighed no
pounds; my physician thought there was little
hope for my recovery.
"My wife went to the store to get some anti
febrin quiuine etc, for me and a friend of mine
(Mr. w. w. McDearman), who had been taking
pr. Pcrce's Golden Medical Discovery recon-
nlended this medicine for me. Finally decided
to use it, after my physician told me that it
would be good for me. sent and got one
bottle. and before all was taken weighed I4o
pounds-a gain of 80 pounds. am still taking
the Golden Medical Discovery, have taken
nearly two bottles, and now weigh I63 pounds,
gaining strength and taking the Discovery I
wish to say that this is a recent recovery. that
only two months ago I only weighed about ITO
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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-02-28
GENERAL NEWS NOTES.

Another matter which is of vital
importance to the members of the
West Side Central Republican club was
brought to the attention of the secre-
tary yesterday, and it is urged that
every member attend the meeting to-
morrow evening. for the purpose of
taking final action on the same
The principal address to be made at
the Tabernacle Congregational church
tomorrow evening will be that OF
George w. Bowen, the miner-poet of
North Scranton. who will speak on a
timely subject. The banquet will be-
gin at 4.30 in the lecture room, and the
entertainment at S o'clock in the audi
torium.
The Electric City WheeImen's bowl
ing team will play the West End
Wheelmen in Wilkes Barre. next Mon
day evening. The team will be accom-
panied by band of rooters.
The proposed banquet of the Leek
Social club, announced for tomorrow
evening at Enoch Evans hotel, has
been deferred until later date. on ac-
count of other attractions announced
for St. David's day.
The Iiaffir boy choir. genuine natives
of South Africa. will give an entertain
ment in the jackson Street Baptist
church on the evening of March 10.
William r. Luter, of Jackson street,
fell down the steps leading from Rob
inson to Ninth street recently, and
badly sprained his hand and wrist.
The members of st. Leo's and st.
Paul's will attend mass at st. Patrick s
church next Sunday morning.
At the recent drawing for an organ
for the benefit of Mrs. David G. Rorar,
of 1918 Luzerne street, the winning
ticket was held by Hugh J. Keenan,,
who generously returned the instru-
ment to Mrs. ROrar.
John McNulty and his wife, residing
in kelly's patch, were set upon by
ruffians in their home recently and
brutally assaulted. Suspicion rests on
certain persons and arrests may fol-
low.
John II. Jones and Miss Mary Toban
were united in marriage Wednesday
evening by Rev. Thomas de Gruchy,
of the Jackson Street Baptist church
The Colonial club held special
meeting last evening TO arrange for
holding their dancing class sessions
again.
The Old Folks concert at the Belle
vue Welsh c. NJ. church was repeated
last evening before another large aud
ience
Arthur Reese, son of Thomas r.
Reese, of South Lincoln avenue, was
kicked in the head by "A mule yesterday
while ut work in the Diamond mine. He
is not dangerously hurt,
The Young Peoples society of Chris
tian Endeavor of the Washburn Street
Presbyterian church, held Il social ses-
sion last evening which was we'll at
tended and enjoyed by all present,
The members of the Robert Morris
Cambro- American society met last
evening To make arrangements for
holding Il pig roast tomorrow evening.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-02-28
TOLD IN A FEW LINES.

The monthly mothers meeting will
be held in the Young Women's Chris
tian association rooms this evening.
Miss Catherine Sullivan. who has been
visiting the home of her parents, DR..
and Mrs. j. j. Sullivan, of Wayne ave-
nue., has returned to her studies at
Bloomsbury.
Work is rapidly progressing on the
new Institution of Human Develop
ment, and in the course of three weeks
1t will be in full operation.
Miss Anna NJ Reese, of North Main
avenue, is seriously i'll at the Moses
Taylor hospital.
Harry Williams was fined 81 in police
court yesterday for being drunk and
disorderly.
The North End Glee club held a we'll
attended rehearsal in OMalley's hall
last evening.
Next Friday evening. a week from,
tonight the Olympia Bowling club will
play Mulley's clerks at the North
Scranton bowling alleys.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-02-28
DENY the Eloping.

The following communication has
been given to The Tribune for publica-
ton:
The parents OF Mr. and Mrs. Arthur j. Davies,
formerly Miss Ethel Woodruff and Arthur j. Ia.
vies, wish to announce that the popuar young
couple did not clope was stated in the drily
papers. Mr.. and Mrs. Davies were married in
New York city, their parents being aware OF the
fact many days before, they have returned from
the metropolis and are residing on North Wash.
ington avenue. They have been receiving mi.
mcrcus congratulations aud their many friends
wish them a happy and prosperous life.
Parents.
The information regarding the elope-
ment. printed in this column at the
time. was furnished by Mrs. Frank
woodruff, mother of Mrs. Davis, and
after the appearance of the item Mr..
Woodruff personally complimented the
correspondent for the manner in which
the item was written.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-02-28

Ought it would seem, to give exemption
from the diseases which prey upon the
residents of thickly populated cities.
But there is no exemption from disease,
and i'll the country, as i'll the city, one
may see the checks grow hollow and the
eyes grow dull while the frame wastes
away with that terrible disease, con-
sumption.
Weak lungs are made strong by the
use Of DR.. Pierce's Golden Medical Dis
covery. 1t cures obstinate and stubborn
| coughs, bronchitis, bleeding Of the lungs
and other symptoms which, if neglected
or unskillfully treated, terminate fatally
in consumption. The action of Golden
Medical Discovery iii the curing of vast
ing diseases is entirely philosophic.
Enlaciation, and consequent loss of
weight, are among the most striking
symptoms of what are known as vast
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lack of nourishment is not lack of food
but lack of ability in the stomach and
the other organs Of digestion and nutri-
ton to prepare the food for the assiinila-
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Accept no substitute for Discovery"
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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-02-28

The general thaw of snow which has
been expected for several days occurred
yesterday, and as result the rush of
water from the hilltops of West Scran-
ton flooded the lowlands and filed
many cellars. People were at work on
many of the streets yesterday after
noon re-directing the course of the
water. and in preventing 1t from rum
ming into their cellars. unconsciously
turned it toward their neighbors.
1t was a striking illustration of the
urgent need of more sewers, and par
ticularly on Pettebone street, where the
water rushed down from the intersect-
ing streets into "a wide gully at q
frightful rate. In West Park the water
also flooded the sidewalks and cross
walks, and ran into several cellars, and
in the vicinity of Main avenue and
Schlager boulevard the street was lit
orally inundated
The block on North Bromley ave-
nue., between SHETLAND and Pettebone
streets, where the property holders re-
Gently petitioned councils for a better
drainage. presented a very dilapidated
condition. and in the block between
Swetland and Lafayette streets, there
was also trouble from the general thaw
The most trouble experienced with
the water was in districts where no
sewers are located. and plainly evil
denced the need of better drainage
This applied particularly to the sec
tions east of Main avenue in the Four
teenth, Fifteenth, Eighteenth. Twenty
first and Sixth wards.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-02-28
CAUGHT COLD.

rThe first day of this year" writes Mrs. Kate
Schey of 7I6 St Paul Avenue, Milwaukee, Wis.
III caught heavy cold, which settled on my
lungs and brought a henorrhagc. From
that time on until the first of April blcd from
my. lungs five different times: was so weak
and undone I could only do the lghtest work.
The doctor told me I was going into consump-
ton My breath was short and at times could
hardly get my breath at all. This is the state
Golden Medical Discovery After the first
bottle was much better and could walk two
or three blocks without trouble. Ny breath was
not so short and was much improved After
taking four bottles could work all day, and
never felt better in my life think your medi
cine the best i'll the world and recommend it to
all who are troubled l 1Yasr
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-02-28
Dancing Glasses Resume.

The Oneita Dancing class will meet
in Washington hall next Monday even
ing, when ladies are requested to pre-
sent their invitations, and each is al
lowed to bring a friend.
The Wahneta Dancing class resumed
their weekly social in st. David's hail
last evening, which was largely at
tended by many prominent young peo-
pie.
The Irrepressible club of St Leo's
Battalion will hold post-Lenten
dance on Easter Monday night.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-02-28

But the trouble Is that while we eat
enough and generally too much, the
stomach, from abuse and overwork.
does not properly digest and assimlatA
1t, which is the reason so many people
remain thin and under weight: the di-
gestive organs do not completely digest
the flesh forming beefsteak and eggs
and similar wholesome food.
There are thousands Of such who are
really confirmed dyspeptics, although
they may have no particular pain or
inconvenience from their stomachs.
If such persons would lay their preju-
dices aside and make regular prac-
tice of taking. after each meal. one or
two of Stuarts Dyspepsia Tablets the
food would be quickly and thoroughly
digested. because these tablets contain
the natural peptohes and diastase
which every weak stomach lacks, and
by supplying this want the stomach Is
soon enabled to regain it's natural tone
and vigor
Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets digest ev-
cry form of tiesh-forming food. meat.
eggs, bread and potatoes, and this
is the reason they so quickly build up.
strengthen and invigorate thin, dys-.
petic men, women and children.
Invalids and children, even the most
delicate, use them with marked benefit
as they contain no strong, irritating
drugs, no cathartic nor any harmful in
gredient.
Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets Is the
most successful and most widely known
of any remedy for stomach troubles
because it is the most reasonable and
scientific of modern medicines.
Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets are sold
by every druggist in the United States
and Canada as well as in Great Britain,
at so cents for complete treatment.
Nothing further is required to cure
any stomach trouble or to make thin.
nervous, dyspetic people strong, plump
and well.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-02-28

guest of Mrs. NJ, r. Itays for the past
month, will return to her home in
Philadelphia today.
W. w. Paterson, of La Plume, visited
Green Ridge friends yesterday.
Rev. |. j. Lansing has returned from
attending the state convention of the
Youri, Mems Christian association at
Warren, Pa.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-02-28
GREEN RIDGE.

Grammar A grades of schools Nos. 27
and 2S took the examination at the
Scranton High school yesterday after
nOon
Services preparatory TO the sacra-
ment of the Lords supper will be con-
Quoted by the pastor, Rev. /. j. Lam
sing. al the Green Ridge Presbyterian
church this evening,
Mrs. George Stone, who has been the
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-02-28
Recent Sleighing Parties.

Two parties of West Scranton people
enjoyed sleighrides to Peckville re-
Gently. One party was entertained at
the Mott Haven hotel, and included
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Humphrey, Miss
Sarah Humphrey. Agnes Thomas. Liz
Zie Macdonald, Maggie Wagner, Bessie
Lewis, Fannie Wagner, 5. B. Jones,
Albert Lewis, Thomas II. Davis, Evan
Jones, Richard Davis and Joseph Phil
lips.
The other party was entertained at
the home of Frank Davis. They were:
Mrs. Isaac Davis, Mrs Evan jenkins,
Mrs. Saul Jones, Mrs. Henry Jones,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-02-28
Basket Ball Game Off.

The attendance at st. Johns hall to
see basket ball played has fallen off so
much since the beginning of Lent that
the game for last night was cancelled
1t would doubtless have been the star
attraction as the Pottsville players
have a state reputation and the De-
tenders Of this section who have lost
but one game in their career Of sew
eral years would have played the game
of their life.
1t is possible that no match games
will be played until after the Lenten
season.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-02-28
SOUTH SCRANTON
BIRTHDAY OF THE REV. w. A.
NoRUT CELEBRATED.

Large Number of the Members of
His Congregation Gathered at His
Home Last Night - st. Johns
Church at Fig Street and Pittston
Avenue Is Nearing Completion.
Bowling Match Tonight at the
zulager's Alleys-Game of Basket
Ball Was Cancelled.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-02-28
DUNMORE DOINGS.
John T: o'Neill, the Newly Elected
Chief of Fire Department-News
of a General Nature.

John 7. O'Neill, the newly elected
chief of the Dunmore fire department
enters his new position unusually well
equipped for the duties of the office.
His long experience as Il contractor
and builder will be of advantage in
fighting our next big blaze. Mr.. O'Neill
erected all the iron and steel in the
new y. NJ. C. A. building Connell build
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-02-28
Events of This Evening.

The young ladies' auxiliary to the
Womens Foreign Missionary society
of the Simpson Methodist Episcopal
church, will meet this evening at the
home of Miss Alta Kresge, on North
Hyde Park avenue.
The jackson Street Baptist Sunday
school choir will meet for rehearsal
this evening to rehearse Easter music
Professor Davis will be there to give
the rehearsal. Every member is re.
quested to be present at 7:45 O'Clock
sharp. The church choir will be there
also
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-02-28
Shooting Match.

a pigeon shooting match will occur
On Gammon's hill, Saturday, March 15
for a purse of slOO, trap and handle
The participants will be William
Hughes. Of North Bromley avenue. and
David Phillips of Swetland street.
The former issued challenge to the
best wing shots in this vicinity. and
the friends of Phillips, knowing his
qualities, decided to enter him against
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-02-28

ing, County Savings bank, Lackawan-
na Trust and Safe Deposit company
building and the Jonas Longs Sons de-
partment stores
He has been resident of Dunmore
during the past twenty years and has
been 4 member of the John B. Smith
Hose company during the past five
years, and during that time has made
many friends in the department as was
evidenced by his election over such a
popular opponent as p. j. Teenan.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-02-28
Bowling Match Tonight.

The second team of the South Side
Bowling club, and the second team of
the Scranton Bowling club known as
the Rubber Necks, have been matched
to play this evening and an interesting
exhibition of the game may be looked
for at Zulanger's alley this evening.
The match will commence at $3.50 p.
m. and league rules will govern the
players. 1t will cost the losers a sup
per for the winners.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-02-28

cans of the Second ward met In Chap
pel's hotel and organized permanent
Republican club. A short meeting was
held and thirty-eight members were
enrolled. During the meeting John b.
Gillespie, who is a candidate for clerk
OF the common council, was elected
chairman.
The purpose of this club is to look
after the welfare OF the Republicans Of
not only the ward, but the city and
county.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-02-28
Epworth League Reception.

The new members of the Simpson
chapter. Epworth league, were ten
dered reception by the old members
last evening and the event proved to
be very enjoyable in every respect.
The programme included songs by
the assemblage. prayer by the pastor
Rev. II. G. McDermott: vocal solo
Lloyd kresge; recitations, Roy Gran
acher and Miss Weather: piano solo
Miss Ethel McDermott, and addresses
by several members.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-02-28
PARK PLACE.

The funeral services of Mrs. George
Treverton will be held at the family
residnce on Main avenue, at o'clock
this afternoon Rev. G. c. Lyman will
conduct the funeral services. Inter-
ment will be made in Bedford county,
her old home.
Fred Smeid, Of Springfield, Mass, is
spending "A few days with his parents
on Trip street.
Simon Ward, of Rhode Island, Is vis-
iting his parents on Diamond avenue.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-02-28
Mulley,s Team Defeated.

The clerks of Mulley's store were de-
feated in a bowling contest, at the
North Scranton bowling alleys, last
night, by a picked team from the Olym-
pia and keystone Social clubs. The
playing of Danvers, for Mulley's, and
Sullivan We're the features of the game.
The scores:
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-02-28
WEST SCRANTON

Hughes for purse OF anything from
500 to 81 .00O
The matter has attracted much at
tention among sportsinen, and 1t is
understood much money has already
changed hands
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-02-28
FUNERALS.

The funeral of the late James Mcdonnell of
Pittston avenue will be held tomorrow morning
from 81. Peters cathedral Interment will be-
made in the Cathedral cemetery,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-02-28
ONLY A SUGGESTION,
But II Has Proven or Interest
and Value 10 Thousands.

Common sense would suggest that II
one wishes to become fleshy and plump
1t can only result from the food we eat
and digest, and that food should be
albumnous or llesh-forming food, like
eggs, beefsteak and cereals; In other
words, the kind of food that make flesh
are the foods which form the greater
part of our daily bills of fare.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-02-28
GENERAL THAM
NOW AT HAND
PLAINLY SHOWS THE URGENT
NEED OF MORE SEWERS.

Many of the Streets Flooded, and
Cellars Filled by the Overflow from
Hilltops-Several Funerals Yester-
day-Coming Shooting Match-Ep-
worth League-Sons of Temperance
Entertain-Recent Sleighing Par
ties--other News Notes and Per-
sonals.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-02-28
Pennsylvania Postmasters,

Washington, Feb. 27,-The president today scnt
to the senate the nominations of the following
Pennsylvania postmasers: James c. Brown,
Bloomsbury; George ". Sclneltzer, Pine Grove.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-02-28

Mrs. Gwilym Maddox, Mrs. Hopkin
Maddox, Mrs. Reese Maddox and
Miss Mary Hopkins.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-02-28
Crepe Egypta

Beautiful evening shades in
this fairy fabric, and the price
seems altogether too low for
such goods. You who know
a good thing when you see
it, need only look once and
you will surely buy; 40
inches wide. 7Sc a yard.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-02-28
OBITUARY..

ROBERT SHOEMAKER, one of the
best known mining men in this region,
died Wednesday night at his home in
Wilkes Barre. The cause of death was
meningitis, with which he had been Ill
the past three weeks, For many years
the deceased had been the district
superintendent of the Lehigh Valley
Coal company, and his judgment in
mining matters was highly considered.
He was also a skilled mechanic and
was regarded by the Lehigh Valley as
one of it's most valuable officials.
The deceased was born in Forty Fort
on April is, lS45, and was the son OF
Robert Med. Shoemaker, He is sur
vived by his wife and four children.
MRS. MARGARET DAVIS died at
Denver, COL, Wednesday, aged Al years.
She had been ailing for year and on
the advice of her physicians sought
the climate of Colorado with the hope
of recuperatng. The dread sickness
hovered over her, however, like a
shroud of death, and finally enveloped
her in it's darkened folds.
Mrs, Davis is survived by two daugh-
ters, Mrs. John Taylor, wife of Court
Stenographer Taylor, and Miss Jennie
Davis. both of this city. II Is expected
that the remains will arrive in town
Sunday. The funeral will take place
from the home of Mrs. John Taylor, at
1880 Wyoming avenue,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-02-28
PICKED TEAM,
MU'LLEYs,

High mau Dauycrs, l72.
High ayeragC-Sulliyan, ljs Is.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-02-28
French SuiSset

Here's another fine fabric,
with applique effects in
sprays, sprigs and the like.
black, white, cream, pink,
blue, dainty plain colors. 6oc
a yard.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-02-28

New Republican Club.
Last evening number of Republi-