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800 Pair Ladies and Chill
oFen Slippers, will be closed
out at sacrifice.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-12-17
PERSONAL PARAGRAPHS.

Mrs. Harry a. Neimyer, of North Main
avenue, has recovered from u slight in
disposition.
Alfred Anderson, Joseph Wilkes. and
Albert Reed have returned home from a
hunting trip at TToadley's.
Miss Maggie Duffy, of Emmett street.
has recovered from an attack of tonsil-
tits
Mrs. James Dean of Railroad avenue,
Is recovering from n protracted Illness.
Mrs. ELI Twining is seriously Ill at her
home on Tenth street, with an attack of
pneumonia.
Miss Anna Williams, of Scranton street
has recovered from n throat affection.
Mrs. William Wicks, of North Hyde
Park avenue, who has been seriously i'll,
is recovering.
Prof. Siegfried Aal, of F'airview ave-
nuc, who has been il at the Jackson
sanitarium at Dansvile, n. y. has re-
turned home, and is able to be around
again.
A son was born yesterday to Mr.. and
Mrs. Elias Anthony, of No. 1l9 South
Everett avenue.
Daniel w. Davis, of North Rebecca ave-
nue. who suffered a paralytic stroke last
Friday is improving.
Mrs. Alfred Roberts. of North Rebocca
avenue is recovering from the effects of
II recent operation.
The Wahneta Dancing class, which
meets in Mcars' hall Thursday evenings,
have adjourned until after the holidays.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-12-17
NORTH SCRANTON.

Tho North End Stars added another
victory to their long list by defeating the
Plymouth team before an audience of
fully 400 people in the auditorium last
night. The home team played a good
passing game, giving all of the players
Of the team 81 chance in the game. Their
opponents had a clever lot of ball pass
crs, but their basket shooting was rather
poor along side of the locals. At the
beginning of the game the visiting team
did some clever throwing. but during the
game they did not make much use of
their throwing. Tho first half ended
with the score o3 to 3 in the Stars favor
and when the whistle blew for time ,rp
the score stood 80 to 8 in the Stars ia
vor. The teams lined ny as follows:
Stars--Forwards. Hughes, 1Iltringham,
]. McCluskie; centre. Tighe: guards,
Jones, Skifiinston and Tom McCluskie.
Plymoutll--.ForwardG Davenport and
Callcth; center, Jones; guards, Davis and
Morris.
There will be meeting of the Woman S
Christian Temperance Union Thursday,
Dec. IS. at the home of Mrs. George
Pierce, East Market street. Mrs. Nolan,
delegate to the State convention, is eX-
pected to be present and give her re-
port
The Crackcriacks will have for their
opponents the Fourth regiment team of
PottSVille, at the Auditorium on Erlday
evening.
The members of Mrs. Smiths Sunday
school class of the North Main avenue
Baptist church We're entertained at her
home last evening.
The Crystal Literary and Dramatic club
will produce "My Old kentucky Home
Christmas night in the Auditorium.
James Glhooly of Mary street pro-
fessional ball player is home for the VIM
ter.
The Brotherhood of Trainmcn will con-
duct their second annual dance In the
Auditorium on New Years eve.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-12-17
GREEN RIDGE.

Mrs. b. F.. Eillam. of Paupack, is Wis
iting her daughter Mrs Edison NJ. Green,
of Green Ridge street.
Miss Jennie Okell, of Monroe avenue.
is home from the West Chester Normal
school for the Christmas vacation.
Miss Ida Loveland. of Penn avenue, is
visiting friends ut Moscow
The second and last OF the lectures by
j.. b. Sturges upon his recent trip abroad
will be given i'll the new Young Mems
Christian Association hall. Thursday even
ing of this week. The pictures used to
illustrate these lectures We're taken by
Mr.. Sturges during his travels, and will
probably never be shown in public again.
Combined with the lecturers description
OF the places and people they represent.
they not only offer entertainment, but
instruction. The proceeds of the lecture
is for the benefit OF the Ladies' Aid So
ciety of the Green Ridge Presbyterian
church.
The regular quarterly missionary
meeting of the Ashury Methodist Episco-
pal church will be held at the parsonage.
Thursday evening of this week.
Director of Public Works Roche is hay
ing the sign posts for the names of the
streets placed throughout this place.
Willard Jenkins. of the Stroudsburs
State Normal school, is spending the hol-
iday vacation at the home of his par
'li'S' -hi' 'll'i -hiS. ~ utilhiii, VI
Capousc avenue.
The Green Ridge WomanS Christian
Temperance union will hold their regular
weekly meeting this afternoon at 3
o'clock, at the home of Mrs. j. Harvey,
lG22 Penn avenue. Mrs, j. S. Miller will
have charge of the lesson. \ cordial
invitation is extended to>all
Contractor William Erhardt Is spending
a few days in Wayne county
Miss Isabella Watts, of Capouse ave-
nue., is confined to her home by an at
tack of grip.
The Ladies' aid society of the Asbury
VI. Il. church will meet at the home Of
Mrs. p. X. Potter, 1887 Monsey avenue,
Friday afternoon of this week.
Quarterly examinations We're held in
the public schools, No, % and 2S yestcr-
day.
The members of the Friday night
euchre club enjoyed a slelghride to Peck
vile Monday evening with supper at Ho-
tel Belts. The members of the party
We're: Mr.. and Mrs. W. l.. Carr, Mr.. and
Mrs. G, e. Tobey, Mr. ana Mrs. A. G.
Thomson, Mr. and Mrs Il. l.. Merrman,
Mr.. and Mrs w. c. Van Blarcom, Mr..
and Mrs =. Il. Lacey, Mr.. and Mrs. L.
NJ, Green, Mr.. and Mrs. e. FL. Davis.
Special cars have been arranged for to
accommodate those who wish TO attend
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-12-17

preparatory to their exhibition drill in
North Scranton next month.
The athletic club of the Pyne and the
Excelsiors of the Archibald mines will
hold o shooting match on Christmas
day.
John Monninger, of North Hyde Park
avenue, who has been n resident of West
Scranton for forty years. is seeking the
nomination for select council In the
Fourth ward.
The funeral of the late Michael j. Nc
Donough occurred yesterday morning
from the house at All 1.uzernc street a
requiem mass was celebrated In Holy
Cross church. and interment was made
in the Cathedral cemetery
a persistent effort was made by prop
crty owners to clean their sidewalks yes
terday. but the crosswaKs at intersect-
ing streets are i'm bad shape and require
immediate attention
a meeting of the Brisbn Mine Fund
was held last evening at Bulls Head.
when the money held by Treasurer James
Davis was divided equally among the
members.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-12-17

Never In tho history OF Scranton has one
man created such widespread comment and
universal praise as has been accorded to
the Great Quaker Healer during the past few
months. Cures have been performed upon
we'll known citizens that rival those Of an
cent times. SO remarkable in fact that
the medical world stands aghast In utter
surprise and bewilderment, while press and
pulpit eulagize this grand humanitarian work
in most enthusiastic and unquestioned man.
ner.
Doctor Byers will agree to treat all patients
calling at his ofices before January 1st on the
following terms:
All persons applying before January 1st will
DO treated for the nominal sum OF IS a
month. This includes examination, advice
md all medicines. This offer is given with
the definite purpose of proving to the public
the superiority Of the Bi-Chemic Treatment.
Doctor Byers wishes to make It emphatic
that this offer expires positively on the 3lst
day OF this month and will not be extended
beyond that date under any circumstances.
This is positively the last special offer that
he will ever make, and II you want to be
,ured al a nominal sum 1t is important for
ou to call at once
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-12-17
UNCLAIMED LETTERS.

List of letters remaining uncalled for at
the Scranton, Pa, postofilce. l'ecember
IL, 1902 Persons calm for these letters
win please say advertised and give date
OF list. Ezra H. Ripple. Postmaster.
W. $. Adkins a. Audre.
Leo Burke, Thomas {. Burke,
Miss Rose Ceechi, Miss Delta Coync, q,
l.. Crockett James Carroll, Matthew Cam
avan. Cooperative building Bank,
Mrs: Ernest a, Decker. Miss Mable
Dilhnin
A. Evans.
A. y, I'ally. Miss Anna Fleming, A, ],
Fouch & Co. Joseph f.. Flood, Robert ID,
Fitzsimmons
Miss Margaret Grimely. Redmond Gal
lagher, Mrs. I.admore Grffis. John Gcisel
mann, Miss X. Lillian Grant.
Fred llowarih, Miss Mary llslincss.
Arthur Iiousman, IIannon Shoe Co, &. IL.
Harris.
Maggie James. Ward Johnson.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-12-17
GENERAL NEWS NOTES.

The cantata, Mine Host. Santa Claus
will be rendered on Christmas evening
by the juvenile choir of the Sumner ave-
nuc Presbyterian church. a rehearsal
was held last evening. at which the chill
drcn sang in fine voice.
Attorney Clarence Darrow, of the
United Mine Workers of America, has
been prevailed upon to repeat his lee
ture on Leo Tostoi. at the First
Welsh Congregational church, South
Main avenue, next Friday evening.
r. S. Davies. of North Main avenue,
has accepted n position at Ellsworth.
near Pittsburg. and has gone there to
reside permanently.
Tho funeral services over the remains
Of the late Mrs. William G. Williams
will be held at 9 o'clock tomorrow after
noon at the house. 5l5 South Hyde Park
avenue. Rev. d. +. Jones' of the Tab
ernacle Congregational church. will Of
iiciatc, and interment will be made in
WaShburn street cemetery.
a practice drill was given by st. Pauls
Pioneer Corps in their hall last evening,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-12-17
HE WAS DEAF.

Mr.. John (. Haley, Carbondale,
says: 81 had been deaf for a long WHILE
l could not hear in church. Stunned my
neighbors because I could not understand
what they said. l had noises i'll my head
and my whole nervous systemh became af-
fected. l lost flesh rapidly and in six weeks
lost over 26 pounds. tried three OF the
best doctors in Carbondale. but without any
ought to try Doctor Byers Treatment. l
went to his Offices and placed myself under
his care. That was five months ago. My
hearing has been restored Last Sunday l
went to church and heard every word the
preacher said. now meet with my friends
and converse with them, and assure you |
Will never cease sounding the praises OF
Doctor Byers' name for restoring my hear
ing. His power over disease comes from a
Higher Influence than human. God bless the
Great Quaker Doctor"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-12-17
Arch Knerr Miss Lizzie NJ, Kennedy i

kocher.
Miss Rose Lee, Rozella Lee. Miss Mabel
Lightner, Mrs. Kate Leas, Charles
Leuthe Mrs. William Lea.
Rev. j. II. Martin, Miss. Cora MattheWss'
Miss Cordie Matthews, Miss FLORENCE Nil
ler Miss Emma Moscugene, Miss Kate
Matthews, Mr.. and Mrs. James L.. Norris,
Fred Mchler, w. IL, Mcdonald MIS-, Dan
Mcclure, John IL, Mcponongh;, Jay Mikai'
Miss Bridge Nolan, Mrs. William Nell.
James A. O'Rourke, Mrs IL, r. Oster-
house.
John G. Peterson, n. +. Pottish.
T.. II. Rcbhorn, David Reese, Miss Red
dington mursel.
Nj. j. Swcezy, Rev, J, \, Sumar Mrs,
Laura A. Smith, Rev. j, Il. Sinclair, Mrs,
Josephine smith, John Sweeney, MIS-.
john Schradcr, Frank sweeney Frank
Steer n. Spllney Miss Nettic Slsson.
A. =. Elijah Towers
Harry Van El";,
Mrs. John smith Maid t'rnd Willard,
icul 60,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-12-17
HE WAS PARALYZED.
ir. John Jenkins, Dunmore, Pa,

Mr., John Jenkins, Dunmore, Pa,
Gays: Seven years ago fell down an eleva-
tor shatt ana injured my spine, and as a
result my legs became completely paralyZed.
No one can appreciate the terrible condition |
was In except those who have gone through
the same ordeal. From strong, vigorous
man | had been transformed into n helpless
cripple. | could only walk by tho ais of
crutchos. and only then with tho greatest dif-
fculty. Having read about the almost mlrac-
ulous cures that We're being performed daily
by Doctor Byers | concluded. as a last re-
sort, to try his treatment. | began to im-
prove almost Immediately, and this improvc-
men has been rapid and my present
condition is SO satisfactory that | feel 1t a
duty to mankind to make a public statement
of what the Great Quaker Physician has done
for me. Surely a doctor that Is able to do
such wonders must be possessed of moro
than human power. l shall never cease
sounding Doctor Byers' praise wherever 1
may be-"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-12-17
DOCTOR BYERS' RECORD.

Doctor Byers was born of Quaker
parentage and received his early edu.
cation under the influence of tha re.
liglous denomination.
He graduated with honor from the
jefferson Medical College at Philadel.
phia, 1872.
Full course attendance Pennsylva.
mia Hospital for Acute and Surgical
Diseases.
Late of Eye and Ear Clinics Wills
Hospital, Phladel phia.
Late of Prof. J. Soils Cohen's Clinics
Diseases Of the Throat.
Late Examining Physician Mutual
Reserve Fund Life Association of New
York.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-12-17
Bi.CHEMjC TREATMENT.

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 nutriment to the cells,
perfect health can be obtained. All diseases.
bringing the cells back to their normal con-
diton. The treatment used by Doctor Byers
10 not allopathic or homeopathic. IL Is y
treatment based upon an exact science ana
cures with the certainty Of fixed law.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-12-17
G. r. & B. A. officers.

At a recent meeting of council No.
159 Catholic Relief and Beneficial asso-
citation. held in Y. NJ I. hall, the follow
ing officers were elected:
President. Mrs. Anna Murphy; first
vice president, Mrs. B. NJ. Gallagher;
second vice president, Mrs. Catherine
V. Sullivan: recording secretary, Miss
Mary Henigan: financial secretary, Miss
Catherine l.. Gallagher; treasurer Miss
Anna Sullivan; medical examiner, DR..
w. j. l.. Davis; trustees. Mrs. Margaret
Gallagher, Mrs Henrietta Cannon. Miss
Margaret Henigan, Miss Mary Brown,
NJ. b. Henigan; marshal, Miss Mary
Foley; guard, james Gallagher.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-12-17
WEST SCRANTON
Christmas Sales and Entertainment in Ply
mouth and St. David's Churches.
ao Notes and Personals.

loon on Lackawanna avenue, was ar
rested yesterday afternoon by Reserve
officer E. II. Evans, on the charge OF
disorderly conduct and at the hearing
before Magistrate Davis was fined 50.
The prisoner had created disturb
ance on u street car. and when the con-
ductor put him off. Rascl threatened to
shoot the conductor. officer Evans was
near by and took him to the police
station. When searched, Rasci was
unarmed, but paid the fine for his bluff.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-12-17

the lecture of Mr.. Sturges tomorrow
evening. These cars will leave Green
Ridge at 7:45 o'clock and returning Will
leave tho y. NJ. c. A building at o;41
o'clock.
Mrs. w. II. Peck Is able to be about
again, after a weeks illness from grip.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-12-17
ASTH MA.
Mrs, Charles Miller, PETERSBURG,

Mrs. Charles Miller, Petersburg,
says: "My little daughter, Lena. had
suffered from Bronchial Asthma since
small child. The attacks were very severe
and she would have to gasp to get her breath.
She could not sleep at night and It was pitt
ful to see her gradually wasting away. As
a last resort took her to the Offices Of Doc
tor Byers. and the improvement under his
treatment was simply wonderful. Today
she sleeps we'll. eats well and is different
child in every way. God bless the Great
Quaker Physician for restoring my little
childs health"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-12-17
Recent Accidents.

Mrs. John Tooling, of Archibald, who
was attending meeting at Holy Cross
church recently, slipped and fell on the
sidewalk after leaving the church and
sustained injuries which rendered her
unconscious for a time. Later she was
taken home and is now recovering.
George Seiss. organist of st. Johns
German Catholic church. had the top of
his finger cut off on Monday by ma
chnery. while at work in John Benore
* Sons planning mill. His injury was
dressed at the West Side hospital.
Threatened to Shoot
Lawrence Rasci, bartender in a. sa-
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-12-17
FREE x.RAY EXAMINATION.

Doctor Byers never accepts a case unless
he knows to certainty the cause Of the
trouble. and this can only be determined by
outfit is the most elaborate and complete in
this country. By his special microscopic at.
tachment he is able to examine all parts OF,
the body and find out to an absolute certainty
the cause of the patients affliction. Come
and be examined: 1t Is absolutely free.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-12-17
ONLY $500 a MONTH


Months Time. This Offer Positively st
Month Will Not Be Extended Beyond That Under
That Will Live History.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-12-17
West Scranton Station.

l<opak Aadras, Nina NJ. Callahan. Miss
Sadie Gavin. Miss Mary llealry, James a.
Harding. Samuel Lewis. Mario Marku,
Miss Nivien Owens. Iiniucl kobcth,
Sclks SentkowslI. Pete Smith
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-12-17
D., L. G. w. BOARD FOR TODAY.
The following is the makeup of tht
d., l.. & w. board for today:

tt ESIJN1, HItN, 10.
ENtras East-GaO r. m. l.ahur: s p m,
Mosier; $50 p, M, Fitzpauick; II p, m,
Rowe.
Summils-G p, M, j. j. Murray (wesU;
s p. m, NJ, Gmley (casO.
Extras Vests y. m, Masters,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-12-17
Sale and Entertainment.

St. Agnes chapter of ST. David's
Episcopal church, an organization OF
young girls, conducted a sale and en-
tertainment in the basement of the
church last evening, which was we'll
patronized and enjoyed. The articles
disposed Of represented the handiworll
of the young ladies, among which were
many useful and ornamental things.
The ladies in charge of the booth
We're Mrs. Hill, Mrs McHenry and
Misses Freeman and Kingdom. A musi-
cal and literary programme was rem
dercd. which included the following
numbers:
Piano solo, Sarah Williams: vocal
solo, Eva Kittle: recitation, Blodwen
Jenkins: vocal solo. Lillian Osborn;
piano solo. Molle Fitzsmmons; reel
tation. Mary Dorsey; vocal duet, Laura
Thomas and Helen Markwick; piano
duet, I4ettie Parry and Norma Jones:
recitation. Alma Geeley. Refreshments
were served after the entertainment.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-12-17

The Sunday school classes of the Ply
mouth congregational church, taught
by Mr.. and Mrs. A. Il. Eynon, held a
sale of needlework in the lecture room
of the church last evening, after which
an ice cream social was enjoyed. The
articles offered for sale included many
dainty Christmas gifts. There was a
large attendance and much enjoyment
resulted The young ladies of the two
classes are as follows:
Misses Carrie Harwin, Ruth Davis,
Jessie Lewis, Mary owens, Jennie
Price. Bertha Owens. Marian Evans,
Gertrude Hughes, Lillian James, Mar
garet Evans, Laura Hughes, Hannah
Evans, Mary Price, May Joseph, Ruth
Lewis, Bertha Davis, Hattie Davis,
Maybelle Parsons, May Jones. Lizzie
Roberts, Elizabeth Lee, Jennie Lewis,
Gussie Phillips, Kate Grifiiths, Martha
Jones, Edith Reese. Mary Watkins,
Annie Davis, Mrs. w. II. Fuller, Mrs.
l.. A. Howell and Mrs. Ethel Saunders.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-12-17
A Few Sample Bargains !:

Persian Lamb Jackets, with three
stripe Mink Revcres, Collar and Cuifs
The dressiest and most stylish fur
garment of The season. Usually
sold for $50. our sale IDS Dn
lflcc .,.... ,,,,.. ..,..,,...
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-12-17

Near Seal jackets, mot the common
sorU, like real seal and will wear as
well. With Beaver RevercS, Cuffs, etc.
skinner satin lining. latest style, ETC.,
actually worth SO of any 40 On
woman's money, Now.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-12-17

Fine sets of all kinds about
half what mere dealers ask
for them.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-12-17
The Novelty
and
Fancy Goods

stocks held visitors long.
There is so much to see and
so little time to take it all in.
No use to try and tell about
it. Come and see for your
self.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-12-17

Persian Lamb Jackets, with fine
Chinchilla Reveres, Collar and Guns,
best finish and Il very handsome gar
ment that ought to bring 1000
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-12-17
Among the


there were pickers and choos-
ers all day long among the
good sorts with the two
years. guarantee for service.
They're just as pretty as they
are good. Umbrella Prices,
S1.OO to $1,000.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-12-17
Gloves, Furs
and Waists

are much in demand among
Christmas shoppers. No need
to tell you that the largest
stocks, the best selections,
the leading fashions and the
lowest prices blend such hap
py harmony here as to make
buying a pleasure.
The suburban citizen., 1902-05-03
Better Informed.

"Now, rather plde myself on my
ability to read character" said the
man who was given to buying detec-
tive tales, "and yet, why should L? 1t
Is really very simple thlng-requires
nothing but close observation. For
instance, it is very easy to tell mans
occupation. His facial expression, his
actions, even his dress. are stamped by
his daily work. You see that man
sitting opposite us? Well, I'm just
as sure as though he had told me that
he is a barber"
"You are mistaken" replied his
friend. "That man Is butcher"
impossible" exclaimed the amateur
detective. You never saw a butcher
with slim, white hands like his"
Perhaps not" admitted the other,
"but he is butcher just the same"
"How do you know he isT'
"How do l know? Why the scoun-
drel shaved me once It'd. Bits.