Wilkes-Barre Times Leader from Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania • Page 6

TIIUltSD AT EVENING. THE WILKB8.DA JIRE LEADER. AIT0U8T 31, 1005, PIONEER FAMILY BULL FIGHTER LOFE RIVAL MlMHMM MM sM JONAG LONQ'S SONS 1 JONAS LONG'S SONS I JONAS LONG'S SONS IN REUNION TO-DAY OF THE SPANISH KING THE Ransom Descendants Cath-J a 1 HAVE WON THE PEOPLE'S CONFIDENCE er at Fernbrook Park. mk coisncrous is cmY'Hisrw of tla lid Tin Families Wbos It is a irrstifylnf thing to knosru "the itor that always fair" and it it still mora pleasant to br known as "the tor that talwari doing gomrthinr for the Year in and year out this great institution plant to jour interrat bring tha world 'a bVat merchandise) rifht to your very door and offer it to you at siteh aplendkl money aaring price that it it never a harden to buv. Here it an example of our bargain giving for Friday.

Come ahare thm at our great Aicwtws Veil Tlnugl the Wjrtalig Massacre Ckpt imufl prgnifi rfthi Ruiwm family. of If? Mrh k.M a. re-union Kern brook flDAY pars; to-iUy. one of thnisi prom. Irvervt of the origins! seiths-s J'ly- snout Md one the tnl tnmioi-" tola Wl In the tiLwdj' massacre I Wyoming- on July S.

IK. Mjm from Canaan, to thin Mil. In IT7I and locartedt the lower AFTERNOON end of the wej sldeof lhvJIrtn what lnow known to town-of Plymouth. V' Whether he bom In tVniHrtlrul or emigrated to tht colony from Fnglflnd urn quit njiiic man la utnert aln. tfcers re two run Met In tradition tHe family In regard to hi place of ALE bkrth.

Wiat positively known of his hiirtory brfon coming to thin valley I that be was married at South Canaan. May int. to Esther Lawrence, fcy whom he had three sons and five daughters, all borne In rvueotlcit, one I ---ri 1 I I I mmW mui is at wmiMssaWMsafJaw saaiaaMsaWaWsJ I SALE No. I FAMOUS OF THE THERRRA MARIANI AND ANTONIO FTENTE8. THE BI'IX HOIITKR WHO BOUGHT BEt'AL'SE OF JEALOUSY KINO.

of whom died In infancy, and that he ni what wm known as a wealthy farmer In that day and porta, owning considerable bowl, all of which he pasodl of baflere removing to Peniisyl-varta. 0amue Ransom was man of enn-vlcUons end of undaunted courage and fee took a decided stand again the acrresslons of tha mother country. Hi the flKht. to touch your lips with your closed fan. I shall note It Immediately If i the ambition of every painstaking housekeeper to have a full Hiipply of housekeeping needs and to Have money in their purchaaa whenever she ran.

To that end these sales have always been a aig-nal fiucceKS and each auceeeding week brings atill greater opportunities. IxKk at the bargain list for thin Friday. Every item ia full of interest, ROUEKS' TEASPOONS-The are the genuipe "William A. audience, and likewise the actress was a constant attendant at the corridas when Fuentes was advertised to din-play his skill as a bull killer. Was Seen With tha King.

and shall understand Its meaning. But, If you continue to treat my request Because Italitn Actress Refused to Give with distaln, I eolemny declare to you Importance in tha, Infant community If that I shall not leave the bull ring alive. Ponder what I have ssld, and remem hwn by tha fact that In March 1774. This summer, when tha actress cams ber that Antonio Fuentes Is a mn wo Be waa chosen a aeclect man of the town of Westmoreland and a surveyor to Madrid for her seasoa tha Corned always keeps his word." theatre, she found herself more popu of hlarhway. He took a prominent Up Alfonso Threw Himself on Horns of Bull.

Mme. Marlani treated the matter as lar than ever, and among those whose a Joke, but the bull fighter would not listen to her, and with a curtneae all attention she attracted were the mem part In tha land troubles that grew out Of tha conflict between the Connecticut and Pennsylvania authorities. In bers of the royal family. She wa Spanlah bull fighters posseesa he de often Invited to the Madrid palace, aw August lT7t. lt waa voted fit a town clared "What Is said Is said.

Consider was seen now and then in''emphy meeting wet rorts ror aerense (Special CorrespondenFe to the Leader) ariinst tha British and Indians, one 3Sv the matter well." And so he left her. Thousands Saw the Dead. with King Alfonlo. j-wo-KiHit nn nBrrtrm I MADRID. Aug.

31. A story, of love. Roger" extra heavy silver plated spoons. Each and every spoon ia stamped and to buy them regularly means' that you would pay to a dozen. These tin sale Friday' 'areVhoice bev- eled pattern.

For one hour we will m11 them (not more than one dozen to a euatomer) at the unheard of low price of each 5s? CLOTHES BASKETS Made of best quality willow, have extra broad bottom and worth at regular telling price 59c, to make quick Helling. Friday's price -pDa? STONE PITCHERS These are the reliable sort, with blue brfnd cVoration, are'tifre- quart aize and regularly sold for 19c each. Friday for the hour, each lOf CUPS AND SAUCERS White porcelain, large size, that always sell for 8c, Friday for the hour we tell cup and saucer for 5d CLOTHES LINES-Galvanized wire lin.s in 50 foot lengths, very strong and will not mat. Friday buy them for 8a? BREAD BOXES Full 50 pound size, made of heavy tin, Japaned and nicely decorated in gilt stencil work, regular worth is 50c, Friday' price 20a? READING LAMPS Look forward to the winter night ahead and buy one of these lamps. They are full nickel plated, have best burner, a ten-inch white ahade and chimney.

You can't duplicate them under $2.00. Friday's price fl.15... Fuentes desired the actress to give i nere were 20,000 persons on the Plymouth and" Samuel Ransom display. Jealousy and the bull ring, linking the up receiving Artkiso, and In his ef seats, rising In amphitheater fashion ad his seal In the matter by hauling tha names of the king of Spain, Theresa forts to Induce her to do ho, he sent her about the ring, when Kuentea made his valuable Jewels, one brooch which he first log; Marlani, the famous Italian actress, gave her being valued at $6000. But ll Hung King In Effigy.

appearance. In one of the private boxes sat Mme. Marlani, surrounded by court of admirers. In the roval how Madame Mariana declined to be guilty of the discourtesy of slighting the "It Waa from this fort, when com and Antonio Puentes, th best bull fighter in Spain, is now being related In the Madrid clubs salona, re-caiHnc a by Balaac petad that Oeorfce III was hang In ef' was R.mg Aironso and his aunt, the Infanta Isabella. king of ftpalrK despite tha constant ai mis me nun narntr i flgy.

When congress in 1776 passed a resolution that "Two companies on the Five years ago, when Mamade Ma- pleadings of her friend. Made Strange Request. nave gone mad. He raised his sword and stabbed at the? bull without apparently kmvwina what Continental establishment be raised in rlanl first came to Madrid, her beauty Fuentes, laboring under the strong tha town" of Westmoreland, for the andablllty created a furore of adknlra-defense of tha Inhabitants of said I tfon. Among- those who gained the mm wun a runous bound threw him.

excitement of the professional bull SALE NO. 2 Begins at 3 OXIock upon xne goaded and animal. The enraaet bull Samuel Ransom was one of tha friendship of the actress was FUentes, fighter, finally decided to bring matters ran nena. cnugnt Fuentes under the left to a crisis. He called at the actress' two captains commissioned for the They became very friendly, and as Ma-oompanlea of this valley, and he set dame Marlani toured the provincial arm and rolled him round two nr thr house one night, and said to her, "I time.

Then settlna- hi horn im.i. to work immadlately to organise a towns, Fuentes had engagements in the omoieu uiioe i' erne horlv tha hi threw him violently Into th lr nni company on the west side of tha river, bull rings in the same circuit. When have decided to try you. Next week you depart from Madrid, and I shall give my last bull fight here on Sunday. You will doubtless be present, WHITE BED SPREADS FRIDAY FOR 87 Serviceable spreads that are full 10-4 size, in honeycomb weave, and marseilles pattern.

All arc hemmed and ironed ready for use. Regularly they would sell for $1.25. It 's fair warning to say vou had better be here early to share this extraordinary offering. A GREAT BARGAIN IN WHITE GOODS, A YARD There is plenty of choice in this lot of white goods and every kind ia oon WcrultlnsT lhty-flve men, which the actress Journeyed with her com- ax ruenres rell to the ground and remained motlnnlesw the animal started to charge him nynln. But before he W4 l8 percentage of the pan to South America, the bull flght-jmen of the WSt side capable of bear-Lr likewise crossed the Atlanyc.

When- and I I pore you to give a favorable n.iou i earn me onav tn hn rln slutanta ran up with long red banners! InJ arm. lever Madame Marlani was performing hearing to my plea. If you accede to my a mix and distracted the at- TJn company wa known as the at a theatre, the bull fighter was in the prayer, I beg you. at any time during lemion or me animal from Fuentes. Second Independent Company, the lirst Independent Company, under Trie nouse of Capt.

Ransom was Capt JtobertlDurkle. being- recruited burned and the family fled down the en the east Wilkes-Barre side of river with other refugees. After Sul the -rlTar, In December, 1778, Con out food. After three days and nights of Intense suffering from cold and lack of food they reached the lake, exhausted and almost famished. They were glad to eat snakes, toads or any livan's march up the.

valley and his grtn ordered that-tha-two companies "BILLY" KESSLER IS A SUCCESSFUL BOY NEWSDEALERS AGAIN HONORED LOCAL YOUNG MAN WITH AN signal victory over the Iroquois, the family returned to the site of their thus organised "be ordared to Join Washington': with all: possible expedi old home and reared themselves an thing that came In their way. After other home. They endured their share tion," Although the. companies had bean organised, "as set forth by Concretefor the defense" of the valley many day of almost unendurable hard of the hardships which grew out of ship and privation the men succeeded tho Yankee and Penamite conflict for OFFICE. in reaching friends In the east.

Ran- possession of the valley. Samuel, the against "tha common enemy," the British and Indians, the exigencies of th country were so great that the oldest son, was arrested and impris i oned and Mrs. Ransom, and her three twa Wromlnr Valley comDanles lost som after resting until he regained strength with friends at Pultney, went to Connecticut. As soon as able he rejoined his company and served until the close of the war. After peace at a big money saving price.

The kinds involved are 32 and 40-inch wide India Linons, French Nainsooks, shrunken Muslins and Check and Stripe Nainsooks. SALE OF EMBROIDERY AND INSERTING FOR A YARD Oa? Women who make their own underwear or have children's dresses to trim will find this an extra good chance to buy and save. The embroideries are nainsook, come in dainty, desirable patterns and the inserting match. MEN'S WELL MADE SHIRTS FRIDAY FOR Various kinds of good shirts makeup this special offering. Some are negligee, some oft hirtg with attached collars, in dark and light colors, and odd sizes of men's laundered white shirta.

Get a good supply at this special low price. REGULAR 12Jc SEERSUCKERS FRIDAY FOR 8a If you are interested in getting good seersuckers for boys' shirt waists or for a house dress for yourself, or school dreas for the little miss, here is the opportunity, and they are the real "Bate" seersuckers fast in color and splendid patterns. IMPORTANT SALE OF BOYS' SUITS AT 65 Look ahead and buy that suit for the boy before school begins. Think farther if you will of the money saving chance this sale brings. Here are suits, just the kind for fall wear, all brand new, in neat, fancy mixtures and well tailored.

They come in double breasted styles, sizes 8 to 16, and Eton Norfolk sizes 3 to 9 years. You can't buv their equal regularly under $2.00. BOYS' CLOTH KNEE PANTS FOR 45d As good pant as you might expect to pay 75c for. Strongly sewed, have taped seams, best waist bands and come in a splendid assortment of new fall patterns, all sizes for boys 3 to 16 year of age. Sale on second floor.

CHILDREN'S READY-MADE DRESSES FOR 60a Many a mother will be thankful for this opportunity to save herself work as well as money. The dresses concerned are regular 98c to $1.50 kinds, are made suspender style, of plain chambray, and have white guimp. In the assortment are also other style dresses, sizes 6 to 14: Choose any. Second floor. no time in placing themselves under dauhters were drlven out of home on a cold winter.

In a tedious Washington's command, although by so doing they left their families in an had been restored he, with his wife, whom he had married In Massachusetts storm, to seek shelter as best they might. Samuel Ransom was one of the last persons to sniffer from an Indian attack. In March, 1781, their and infant daughter, returned to Ply- mouth, where he lived for sixty-five house was surrounded by Indians dur ing the night. He took his gun 'and Utterly defenseless state. The cora-v mands of Captains Ransom and Duress were first under Are at the battle of Millstone, near Somerset court house, New Jersey, and constituted about one-half of Gen.

Dickinson's force, where the men waded the river middle deep and though "raw" troops charged British lines with such stole out. The Indians discovered him and shots were exchanged. One years and built a commodious house for those win ys, which remained standing until quite recently one of the landmarks of the town. He was colonel of the regiment of Luserne county, was a man of plmatlllous honor, whose "word was his bond." lie died in 1S50, in his eighty-ninth year, and was burned In' of his arms was broken by a bullet but he killed one of his assailants and a shot being nrea ai me Rnme time from the house the Indians beat re treat. Samuel removed to Tioga conn the old Shupp burying ground.

In that) ty about 17ST and built the rirst school house In that section. was desperation that, although supported by three pieces of artillery, the British broke and fled. Washington highly complimented the men for the valor displayed on the occasion. Thes Plymouth con-many engaged In the battle of Brandywine, (Sermantown, Bound Brook and Mud Fort, as well as 1(1 lesser engagements, acquitting day the only cemetery, with military drowned In 1807 or 1808 In the Sus jsw 1 sS honors. Last fa II the remains of the SALE No.

3 Begins at 4 O'clock quehnnna river by the capsizing of his skiff. "He was the father of live sons old veteran were removed from that dilapidated burying; ground, under the FANCY EOLIEN COTTON DRESS GOODS, and three daughters, from whom a larg; projeny has descended. supervision of Henry T.ees and Lorenzo Whitney and consigned to final rest I In Shawnee cemetery. He was mar I JSSbI I This offering is to quickly sell the surplus stock of these pretty summer dress fabrics that are really worth 20c a yard. They come with medium and dark grounds and dainty figured aud polka dot rled twice and hud four children by his H.

KESSLER. I first wife and thirteen by his second. WILLIAM themselves like veterans. When af-s fairs la Wyoming Valley reached the 'culminating point and It became dent that the Susquehanna settlement ware to be invaded by a force of British and Capt. Ransom resigned his command and hastened to Wyoming to Join In the defense.

Home on Massacre Morning. 'He reached Forty Fort on the morn. The Family of To-day. William, the youngest son of Capt. patterns.

A splendid bargain. CHOICE SILK RIBBONS FOR A YARD There is always use for such ribbons as these. Plain taffeta silk, Captured by Tory Rangers. The second son of Capt. Scunuel Ransom was George Palmer Ransom, the best known of the several children.

He wus born at what Is now Norfolk, In 1762. He enlisted In his father's company when a boy of yearn of age, served through the revolutionary war with distinction and was honorably dlschara-ed. His comrany arrived at Among the young men of the city who are gradually forging to the front and cutting out for themselves a place In the busy life of this town, la Wil Samuel Ransom, quite a young man. became a large land owner and a heavy shipper of lumber. He Tiled in 1822.

leaving a family of nlneiewidreh. The five daughters of Captain Sam liam H. Kessler, newsdealer. This young man was again honored yesterday by the Newsdealers' Associ Wyoming after the massacre and he uel Ransom were: Sarah, who married tng of the massacre and went Into the ranks In CapV Whlttjesey's company, which was assigned to the extreme left, under the command of Cola, Den nl son and Dorrance. Hera helped to bury the dead, among them Timothy Hopkins; Sybil, who married his father.

In Dec. 1780 he. with five ation of the country with the office of vice president and as he held the same Ira Stephens; Louisa, who married Arthur Ffunk; Mary, who married Samuel Franklin, and Lois, who married post last year, he must have merited others, was captured by a party of Butler's tory rangers and taken to Montreal, where the prisoners encountered many hardships and wee subjected to great Indignities. In June. 1781.

he four to five inches wide, in all the most desirable and wanted colors. SALE OF LADIES' MUSLIN DRAWERS AT This offering should attract a great crowd' of buyers because there hasn't been a like bargain of- fered before this season. The drawers are of good quality muslin, cut full sixe and have deep4 cambric ruffle with trimmings of embroidery, lace, tucks and hemstitching, all sizes, open and closed styles. Sale second floor. CHOICE BATISTES AND DRESS LAWNS FOR A YARD 4a One has ue for these kinds of thin goods all the year round.

They not only make nice house drease. also dainty waifcts. There is not a piece in this sale but is regularly worth 8c a yard. IRON BEDS WITH SPRING, COMPLETE FOR 6.48 Have you need of an extra bed? Would you invest in a bargain that will bring a good bed and good spring to you for a splendid money-saving price! Then read this: The bed are beet iran, white enameled, have bras foot and top rail and The spring is all iron frame with a woven wire top. Friday buy them complete in our Furniture tore on fourth floor for $6.48.

GOOD SEWING MACHINES FOR .911.75 No home need be without a gtwd machine when we give you the chance to buy for such a little outlay and now with fall sewing time here the bargain should be doubly interesting. machine have quarter oak table, box top and come with full et of attachment. Every machine. ia guaranteed for five years. Buy them on second floor.

tney met with a galling lire from the savages concealed. In the morass, and Capt. Ransom went with CoL Dorrance, Capt Whittlesey and Capt. Durk.ee under tha withering fire, falling- in the front of the battle. Capt.

Ransom's body was found with a mus Stephen Bldlock. From these eight children have grown a posterity, which In 1SS2 numbered over seventeen hundred souls and to-day probably consist of three thousand. Many of It a second or he would not have again been invested with the honor. It is only a few years ago that Billy" Kessler was a barelegged newsboy, shouting his wares around Public with two companions, escaped from prisrn. and escaped from the Island on hich they were confined by means of these descendants have occupied or now a raft which they had constructed and occupy Important positions In life.

ket ban through tha thigh, his head severed from his shoulders snd his concealed by sinking in the water. The Among the descendants of the old Plymouth pioneer In addition to the long raft was scarcely Jieavy enough to bear line of Ransoms, are the Blair. Bone-hums, Butlers. Cases Davenports. Finks Square and the streets of the city.

He was Industrious, he was frugal and when In later years he saw an opportunity to start In business on a larger scale he embraced It with the result that success still attends him and no doubt always will. It was due entirely to him that he convention held here the past 'week came to Wilkes-Barre and ha de Harrisons, Iamereauxs, Lees. Xesbltta Shonks. Smiths, Whitneys and Teag- their weight and thev were constantly In water in consequence while upon it After abandoning the raft, they laid out their course fo Lake Champlain. through an unbroken wilderness, almost impenetrable at places, making their way through dense underbrush.

body covered with gaehea Ha was Indent I fled by his shoe snd knee buckles. His ssbes lie at the "U'yomlng monument and hisj name hads tha list of the heroic dead who tfll in that sanguinary conflict. A towh-Mp In what Is now Lackawanna county was named la honor of his r-f ory, "r-j ers. well known names In Plymouth ADVERTISERS 'ADVERTISERS JONAS LONG'S SONS nd throughout the valley and host OF FACTS ONLY I OF FACTS ONLY of others which lack of space will not allow us to name. over rocks and through oioraasea, ith.

serves era Oil that eflcat also. I 5 4 i 0 I-.