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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-22
SUNDAY MORNINGS FIRE.
Several Small Buildings in Farm Saro
Quilted at Early Hour.

Several small buildings looted III 'he
farm yard at the Home. including ".
paintshop, dairymen's quarters. too.
shed and harness shop, were ar
totally destroyed by fire, Satu. ~
night. The fire evidently caught fio'"
the boiler heating these bull .!ass.
which was in the end of the pain'snop
building. and was discovered petwe."
12 and o'clock by the night wa'ch'
man.
The alarm was at once sounded any
the fire department responded promp,
w. The fire was, however. too wen
underway. to save the buildings pu'
nearly two hours hard fighting VII"
chemical engines and the water from
the hydrants kept 1t in check anu
saved the adjacent stables ror.uha.e
lv no wind was blowing, or the io''
would have been far greater.
Much of the contents OF the Dui'a'
ings were burned, particularly the bea'
ding in the second story OF the pain'-
shop building which had been used ~
temporary barracks to care for tns
overflow IN the sTgwdaesd cond'''0n y
the Hope, 4 sss
But yfeT smcn were sleepadE here ere.
saturday night, assthe yealSetV uus
of fnsthbers on furlpugn afte IN
quartsrly payment ~ pensions
somewhat relieved presesp
quarters. No lives were lost anu -
one injured, though several OF the Ia ..s
men were thoroughly drenched W.
water-hardly a pleasant expellsmS
with the thermometer lodging afo'A'
zero. - M,
The buildings were old ana OF "
great value. but the property io.s !.
the Home will amount to some NV
dreds of dollars.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-22

the Woman's Club. were guests. Mr..
Smith gave a detailed account Of the
condition and extent of the arid lands
OF the West. the steps that have been
taken already to reclaim them, and an
outline of the reclamation act. He is
thoroughly familiar with topics of this
nature, and was warmly applauded.
remarks were also made by Lewis
Anderson and f. N. Merrill. At the
next meeting Of the club. Friday, Jan.
:, ID. Wilder Colby will speak on
Photography as Applied in IlIlstrat-
ing"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-22

The big pile of soft coal on Harring-
toms wharf, belonging to the >. u.
Warren Paper Co., and which has been
burning for a week or more. Is now
burning more fiercely than before ana
teams are constantly at work hauling
1t from the wharf to the mill so that
It may be more easily shovelled over
and the fire extinguished. Quite a
quantity has already been burned, and
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-22

There are some lively scenes at the
station at almost every train as large
numbers OF students are now passing
both ways to their homes for the holi-
days. The Colby boys are usually over
TO see their friends and some merry
times are enjoyed while the trains stop.
The Colby students themselves will
be leaving for their homes, tomorrow,
as the term closes then.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-22

Christmas shoppers were on Water
street in large numbers, Saturday
evening, and the traders report brisk
business. Many of the stores will re-
main open evenings, this week. until
Christmas, and will probably be rushed
with trade
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-22

Saturday was just about as good a
day for holiday shopping as any one
could ask for and the city was crowd
ed to the gates all through the fore
noon. The sleighing was good enough
to allow large number to come in
from the country and the little narrow
guage did it's share. 1t was a great day
for business and most the stores along
the street reaped a harvest.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-22

3. +. Goodwin and Charles Butler
each began the 18th year of service as
mail carriers in the city. Saturday
their 10th year having been
Friday night. Both have
been in the service practically every
day since it was instituted at the Wa
tervilIe office. and both are now enti-
tied to wear the two service stars on
the sleeves of their uniforms.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-22

One Of the most interesting meetings
of the winter was that of the Skowhe-
gan Mems Club. Friday evening. The
subject of the evening was Irrigation
of Arid Lands and the principal
speaker George Otis Smith of the Unit
ed States geological survey. The Town
Improvement Society, the Sorosis, and
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-22

Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Dingley and lit
tie daughter Of Winsor, VT, formerly
Of this place. will arrive in town, to-
day, to spend few weeks with Mrs.
Dingley's parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Cyrus
Wheeler.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-22

Santa Claus, Jr, could be seen max
ing his way about among the shoppers
on the street. Saturday afternoon, with
few samples from TOyland on his
back. Just who he was or where he
came from was not made known to the
general public, but it was whispered
that be was the advance agent of Santa
Claus himself, sent on ahead to pick
out good little boys and girls.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-22

The first of a series Of basketball
games will take place at the Coliseum
on Christmas afternoon. The first
game will be between the Gardiner
shoe factory team and one from the
Athletic Association. The winner OF
the contest will then play the High
school team.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-22

Rev. &. X. Palmer, pastor of the
Methodist church, preached Christ
mas sermon Sunday, taking for the
subject OF his discourse: "Christ's Mis-
sion to Earth" Special music was
furnished. In the evening, a short dis
course was given by the pastor. and
ing was furnished by the same choir as
in the morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-22

Department Commander James L.
Nerrick returned, Sat urday night. from
a tonr CT inspection of the G. A. r.
Posts in the eastern part of the State.
He will spend the holidays at home and
then start out on more inspection tours.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-22

Many soldiers in the last war
20 sov that for Scratches, bfu'
Cnts. wounds. Corns, Sore Fees =
sin Joints. Bucklen's Armies saivs ~
the best in the worio. an
Burns. ScaIds, Boils. Uice y
Eruptjons and Piles. II cures -.
nav. Only Csc. at Bowditcn =
ster's drug store.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-22

The river was dotted. Saturday af-
ternoon, by many skaters who were en-
joying the fine skating. Among the
boys, polo is the feature of enjoyment
and interesting and exciting games can
be seen almost any time. Several who
cannot enjoy this sport on week days
were on the river, Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-22

The carpenters on the new pulp mill
have the frame of the main mill well
under way and the work will now be
rapidly pushed ahead. -Four of the en-
gines that were used in the construc-
ton of the foundations and canal, have
been taken down and removed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-22

ice on Silver street with such force,
Saturday afternoon, as to render him
partially unconscious. He was taken
Into the store OF ]. J. Pray and DR.. =.
w. Boyer summoned. He was found
to lie not seriously injured and was
soon after moved to bis home in the
upper part of the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-22

"A. A. Moody. an employe at the new
wooden mill. met with quite a painful
accident. Friday. while at work, by
which one of his fingers was terribly
lacerated. 1t was feared it would be
necessary to amputate the finger, but
it was not done at once as the physi-
clans hope to save it. Mr.. Moody has
gone to his home in Warren to remain
until lie can again resume work.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-22

The Womans Missionary Society of
the Bethany Baptist church held a
Chinese team at the home Of Mrs.
Helen S. Coburn, Friday afternoon. An
feature of the program
was talk by Mrs. Grace Coburn
Smith upon a recent visit to Chinatown,
San Francisco.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-22

Miss Emma Johnson. daughter Of
Hon. Charles r. Johnson, entertained
a party of friends at her home, Satur-
day. in honor of her guest Della Cush-
ing of Houlton, who is classmate at
the Wheaton Seminary at Norton,
Mass
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-22

Manager Maxfield of the City Opera
house has just issued neat little
leafiet, nicely printed on good paper,
advertising the city az a show town
and the capacity and conveniences of
the new hall. This will be sent to
theatrical managers all over the coun-
try.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-22

General orders. No. ", discharges.
upon their own application and repre-
sentation that they are able to support
themselves outside the Home: ShuDeii
d. Rogers, late b Co.. 18th Mass. I'M
and John Shay, late z Co.. Sth Mass.
Inf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-22

All card passes have been revoked at
the Northwestern Branch on account
of an epidemic Of smallpox in the vicin-
ity Of the Branch, and no other passes
are granted except for the most urgent
reasons.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-22

During the last tri-monthly period
there has been 4 gain Of seven In mem-
bership and loss of six, net gain OF
one. The total membership is 275O. s22
of whom are absent on furlough and
222S present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-22

Rev. James H. Peardon, pastor of the
Universalist church, took for his sub
ject, Sunday morning, christmas
Ideals" 1t was a very able sermon
and listened to by large audience.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-22

benjamin Eachelder and Walter
Fish, who have been in Salem. Mass,
for several months past, working for
Putnam & Smith, contractors, are
spending a few days at their home here.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-22

w. +. Shaw. formerly superintend-
ent of the wooden mill in Fairfield, and
now superintendent of that of Show
Logan, was calling on friends here
Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-22

Business has been very dull at the
municipal court for the past week,
very few offenders coming up for sem
tence.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-22

The churches were all well attended
ut the services, Sunday, and the
Christmas music was, at every place
where extra music was had. especially
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-22

Guy Scribner has returned to his
home in this city for the winter after
a summer spent as the chauffeur for
J. d. Danielson, treasurer of the Lock-
wood Co, tg~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-22

Special electric cars were run all the
afternoon, Saturday, to accommodate
the crowds of shoppers flocking into
the city from the country to the north.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-22

Orrell Brown reported for admission.
Saturday, and has been assigned to
quarters in NJ Co. Mr.. Brown served
in Co. of the 18th Me-. and is resi-
dent of Auburn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-22

Mrs. Vernon Crunliff has returned to
her home i'm Norridgewock, after
brief visit with her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Albert Crowell.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-22

George NJ. Basford. late G Co.. 14th
Me-, and BENZ. F. Bixby. late + Co..
18th Me-, have been readmitted to the
Eastern Branch.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-22

Ned y. kenrick spent Sunday in East
Fairfield. the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. A.
r. Crosby.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-22

The December term of the supreme
court for Somerset county will convene,
Tuesday morning. Hon. Sewall &.
Strcut will preside.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-22
SKOWHEGAN.

A. r. Gerald of Fairfield, and Everett
Libby of Waterville, were in town on
business trip, Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-22

There will be a special meeting of
Gardiner Lodge, l. o. o. F., this even
ing, fol. the purpose of working the in
itiatory degree on several candidates.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-22

John r. Nelson has been made depu-
ty city clerk and will assist City
Clerk Brown in all business pertaining
to the Office in the future.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-22

Harold Ross, Guy Harville, Clyde
Giles and ED Parker of the University
of Maine, came home. Friday, to pass
the Christmas vacation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-22

Miss Safe Palmer, who is teaching
in Massao husetts, is spending the
Christmas vacation with her parents,
Rev. and Mrs. G.. II. Palmer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-22
NATIONAL HOME.

Woodbury. Day, late 5th Me. Vols.
has been transferred to the Northwest
ern Branch.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-22

The fall term CT the public schools
closed, Friday. for two weeks vaca-
ton after a profitable session and an
suspicious beginning of the school year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-22

Harold G. .Giddings left, Sunday, for
Boston, where he will be engaged dur
ing the winter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-22
OAKLAND.

Miss Sue Greeley Of Pawtucket. r. l.,
is in town, called here by the serious
Illness of her father, John w. Greeley
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-22

A. S. Young arrived, Saturday, from
Massachusetts. where he has been
travelling as a salesman, to pass sew
eral weeks at his home in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-22

The intentions of marriage of Sher-
man l.. Small of this city. and Miss
Josephine Adams of Bingham. have
been filed at the city clerks Office.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-22

Miss Clara Burleigh, principal of the
Central Street Grammar school, will
pass the vacation at her home in Vas
salbOrO.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-22

Miss Louise Chase and sister, Miss
rhristiana, left, Saturday, to pass
Christmas at their home at Kents Hill.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-22

w. F. Shaw of Skowhegan, formerly
of this town, was calling ON friends
here, Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-22
FAIRFIELD.

A. T. Crosby of East Fairfield, was in
town, Saturday, on business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-22

Morton Peterson left, Saturday, tC
pass the school vacation ct his home ir
Columbia Falls
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-22

Miss Edith Gray, who is teaching in
Benton, spent Sunday in town with her
parents, Mr. and Mrs. d. L. Gray.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-22

Miss Elsie Stafford, who has been at
work in Massachusetts for several
months, has returned to her home in
town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-22

G. D. Libby and N. c. Rarstow have
taken their ice boat to the big lake and
viii join the feet of Flyers in that sport.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-22

Miss Helen NJ. Rackliff, who is stop
ping in Auburn with her sister, Mrs.
II. S. I[eene, is spending few days
here with her mother, Mrs. Jane Rack
lift
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-22

Owen Rogers Of the 10th N. H.. has
made application for his discharge
from the Home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-22
GARDINER.
Journals Telephone Call, 26.5.

Mrs. C. A. White left. Saturday, for q
visit in Greenwood, Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-22

J. S. Bradstreet returned. Saturday
from trip to the woods in the north
ern part of the State.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-22

Miss Leah Merrill returned, Satur-
day, to her home in Bingham, after "a
visit Of several days with Oakland
friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-22

Evening sliding parties are being in
dulged in on some of the nearby hills
and the sliding is reported as being
very good.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-22

Edwin Written of Arlington. Mass.
arrived. Saturday, called by the illness
of his father, ElbEidge Written.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-22

Mrs. Caleb Stevens, who will pass the
winter with her daughter in Boston
left for that place, Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-22

Miss Alice Field left, Friday night t.
spend the Christmas vacation at hel
home in Worcester. Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-22

Mrs. Walter Kirk and grandson, Guy
Towle. left Saturday. for a weeks visit
with relatives in Bridgton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-22

w. w. WashbOurne of China, was
transactinS business in the city, Sat
urday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-22

Mr.. Ellis Kinds, who has been sick
for some time, is reported as not as
well.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-22

Horace Perkins has returned from a
short trip to Penobscot.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-22

Mrs H. L. Edwards left, Saturday
for a visit with Mr.. Edwards in Port
land.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-22
OaiIy kelu,eber Journal
WATERVILLE.

TELEPHONE, 53-4.
No. 8, Rogers Block.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-22

S. G. Nelson slipped and fell on the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-22
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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-08-21
NUBs OF NEWS.

All members of the Fourteen Friends
will assemble at o'clock this morning
on Cedar avenue, to participate in the
parade to the depot, where they will take
train at $50 Il. m. for Lake Ariel
Mrs. G. +. Schwenlser. of 40 Pittston
ness
A baby girl has arrived to gladden.
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. William
kirchoff on Irving avenue.
The Modoc base ball team and a party
of friends enjoyed u trolley ride about
the city last evening
Miss Schooner, of Honesdalc, who has
been the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Heller,
on Beech street. left for home yesterday.
A baby girl has arrived at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. Peter HILBERT, of 1870 Pitts
ton avenue.
George Phillips, a former resident Of
this side, now a prosperous citizen of
Muskcgon, Mich, is visiting relatives on
this side.
Philip Mirtz and Joseph Kern have ar
rived homo from ten days round trip
through New York state, Connecticut
and Pennsylvania.
A special meeting of the Round X club
is called for tomorrow evening to meet at
Hotel Rosar.
DR.. schley's Lung Healing Balsam is
guaranteed to cure all coughs. mo
cure, no pay" For sale by all dealers. -
Robert ODonnell, of 500 South Irving
avenue. was brought before Alderman
l.entes last evening on charges of Sc
rious nature preferred by Miss Clara
Griswold. BY request of Attorney Frank
Donnelly the case was postponed until
Saturday, August 30, but O'Donnell was
required to furnish $1,000 bail.
GREAT MINERS STRIKE SALE
See our advertisement on the local page
of this paper Mears & Hagen. -
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-08-21
DUNMORE.

Charles tfert a socialist, whose ad-
vance agent announced he was from New
Jersey, addressed floating throng at
the corners last night. From some of
his remarks he evidently wanted his hear
ers to know that he was from Paterson.
He complained long and bitterly that
when he wanted to parade in that place
he could not get police protection, but
did not say protection from what. lie
spoke against the militia, sheriffs and
all representatives of law and order gem
orally.
The Womens Christian Temperance
union Will meet in the church parlors to-
morrow afternoon at 3 o'clock to COM
plete arrangements for the picnic to be
held at Nay Aug park on August 20.
Miss Ellen Bronson, of Elm street, has
returned from a visit with Binghamton
friends.
G, B, Altemose of Brook street, has ac-
cepted position as stenographer with
the Delaware, Lackawanna and Western
Railroad company.
Miss Helen Farrer. of Cherry street,
Is at Mt. Pocono for short stay.
Mr., and Mrs. II. A. Dony, of Hartford
Conn, are guests of the formers mother,
Mrs, +. A. Dony, of Church street.
Mr., and Mrs, Michael MCGEE, of Chest
nut street, and Miss Margaret Duggan
returned yesterday from Hot Spring.
where some time was spent by the party
Miss Martha Matthews, OF West Drink
er street Is spending few days at Lake
Ariel.
Miss Sadie II. Bramer left yesterday
for Lyons, n. Y, where she will make
her future home.
GREAT MINERS STRIKE SALE
See our advertisement on the local mage
of this paper. Mears & Hagen. ..
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-08-21
NORTHSCRANTON
NEWS OF THE DAY INTEREST
INGLY TOLD.
Wedding of Charles Mirtz and Miss
Elizabeth Llyod-Ceremony Was
Performed at the Home of the
Brides Mother--Outing Of the
North Main Avenue Baptist
Church's Sunday School Tomorrow.
Installation of officers of Keystone
Dramatic Clubs.

A charming wedding took place yes
terday afternoon when Charles Mirtz,
| of South Scranton, and Miss Elizabeth
Lloyd were united In wedlock, at the
home Of the brides mother, Mrs. Mar
garet Williams, of 2044 Margaret ave-
nue.. The ceremony was performed by
Rev. r. j. Reese, Of the Puritan Con-
gregational church, only the immedi-
ate friends and relatives being present.
The rooms in which the ceremony
was performed presented a pleasing
appearance, pink being the predomin-
ating color. At o'clock the maid Of
honor, Miss Edith Jones and little
Marion Zehnder, flower girls. entered
with the bride leaning on the arm Of
her brother William Lloyd. The Loh-
engrin wedding march was played by
Miss Katie Mertz. They were met un-
der an arch of roses by the groom and
groomsman, John Won Bergan.
The bride was charmingly attired in
beautiful creation Of white silk, with
duchess lace trimmings. The maid of
honor was attired in a gown of white
silk web net, over pink silk. The bride
carried a bouquet of lilies of the val
ley, while the maid of honor carried
bouquet of sweet peas. After the
ceremony a wedding dinner was served
by the brides mother, following which
the bridal party left on an extended
wedding tour. Upon their return they
will make their residence in newly
furnished home in South Scranton.
The groom is assistant clerk of the
courts. His bride is one of the most
popular young ladies of North Scran-
ton. Mr.. and Mrs. Mirtz have a host
of friends who wish them a long and
happy welded career.