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8 THE SCRANTON REPUBLICAN. THURSDAY, MAY 12, 1904. WEST SIDE DEPARTMENT. Office, Musgrave's Drug Store, CorneryMain Avenue and Jackson Street A LACKAWANNA ENGINEER'S HONESTY Finds a Pocketbo0k Containing Large Sum of Money and Returns it to the Owner. Joseph Gruslin, of the fourteen hundred block on Jackson street, an engineer on the Lackawanna railroad, found a pocketbook on Penn avenue on Monday just above the St.

Charles hotel containing S62.61. Mr. Gruslin left his address with a merchant and also word that the owner could have the purse upon calling at his residence and proving property. In the meantime Mrs. Helen Cegelka, of 822 Keyser avanue, a Polish woman, had reported to the police that she had lost her purse.

Yesterday she called at police headquarters and sent to Desk feer geant Thomas Lowry at the Jackson street station house. Mr. Gruslin had Informed the sergeant of finding the purse and Lowry accompanied the woman to Grualin's house where she was given her lost money after she had proved beyond a doubt that she was the owner of the purse. The woman was naturally over Joyed at finding her lost money and was profuse with her thanks. She offered to reward Mr.

Gruslin, but he de.ollned and told her he was glad to return the money and wanted no reward. Gruslin is one of the Lackawanna company's oldest and most trusted engineers and pulls a fast freight train between this city and Elmira. He came here from Hallstead about two years ago, where he had resided for many years. Mrs. Cegelka may congratulate herself upon the fact that her purse was found by a strictly honest man.

EXCELLENT ENTERTAINMENT. At Mears Hall by Knights of the Mystic Chain, The members of Electric City castle, Knights of the Mystic Chain, gave an entertainment and social In Mears hall last evening, which was participated In by some excellent talent. The following programme was rendered: Opening address R. H. Rutland.

Recitation Miss May Dorsey. Solo William Bowen. Recitation Master B. Phillips. Selection Big Four quartet.

Buck and wing dancing Fred Glea ton. Solo Miss Elizabeth Richards. Recitation Sen Griffiths. Solo Prof. Harri E.

Jones. Recitation May Dorsey. Solo Alice Phillips. Solo Minnie Gleason. Recitation Master B.

Phillips. Solo Mrs. fiord. Recitation Renj. Griffith.

Solo Prof. Harri E. Jones. Selection Big Four quartet. WILLIAM MORGAN INJURED.

tut a Gash in His Knee While Run ning an Errand. William, the thirteen year old son of David Morgan, of Back street, barn boss at the Oxford mine, met with a peculiar but quite painful accident yesterday. He was running on an errand when he tripped and fell to the ground and cut a deep gnsh in his left knee. Dr. J.

J. Roberts stitched up (the wound. BACHELOR'S LEAP YEAR. Willjje Celebrated at the Embury M. E.

Church This Evening. A bachelor's leap year social will be given at the Embury Methodist Episcopal church, South Main avenue, this evening under the auspices of class number twelve. The event will be one of interest and a large attendance is expected. ANOTHER MINEACCIDENT. Premature Blast at Richmond Colliery Injures George Wyatt.

George Wyatt, of Roberts' court, a miner In the Richmond colliery, was seriously Injured by a premature blast yesterday afternoon. A piece of flying rock hit him upon the hip, dislocating it. He was taken to his home in the mine where Dr. George B. Reynolds attended him.

OFF FOR WALES. David S. Evans, of the two hundred block on North Garfield avenue, and Keese Hopkins, of South Main avenue, will leave at noon to day for New York from where they will sail on the 8. S. Ccdrlc for Wales where thov will spend some time.

Mrs. James Richards, formerly of Jackson street, but now of the central city, will leave to day on a trip to Wales. MRS. DAVIS' FUNERAL. The funeral of the late Mrs.

David L. Davis, who died Tuesday morning at the home of Mrs. Jenkins, 421 Edwards court, will be held on Thursday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock and will be conducted by Rev. AVilliam Morgan. Interment will be made In Washburn street cemetery.

ST. DAVID'S CHURCH. Thursday, May 12 Ascension Day. Celebration of holy communion at 9 a. m.

Evensong and sermon nt 8 p. m. Preacher, Rev. Rogers Israel, D. Btate of Ohio, City of Toledo, Lucas County, ss: Frank J.

Cheney makes oath that he Is senior partner of the firm of F. J. Cheney dolus; business in' tlio City of Toledo, County and State aforesaid, nnd that said llrm will pay the sum of ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for each nnd every case of Catarrh that cannot be cured by the use of Hall's Catarrh Cure. 1 Frnnk J. Cheney.

Sworn to before me nnd subscribed in my presence, this 6th day of December, A. D. 1S80. A. W.

Gleason. Senl. Notary Public. Hall's Catarrh Cure Is taken Internally and acts directly on the blood nnd mucous surfaces of the system. Send for testimonials.

fre. F. J. CMKNEY Toledo, 0. Sold by all Druggists, 75c.

Hall's Family Pills are the best. Coughs and colds, down to the very borderland of consumption, yield to the soothing, healing Influences of Dr. Norway Pine Syrup. YESTERDAY'S FIRE. Blaze in the Summer Kitchen Belonging to Herman Fickus.

alarm of fire from box thirty seven at noon yesterday was caused by a blaze in the summer kitchen of Herman Fickus at two hundred and eighteen North Van Buren avenue. The blaze was subdued before doing much damage. The three West Side companies responded and quickly put out the fire. The origin of the fire is not exactly known. One story was that children playing with matches started the blaze and another that it was caused by a defective flue.

MRS. MARY HAGEN HAS PASSED AWAY Mother of W. H. Hagen of the Firm of Mears and Hagen and Mrs. Geo.

B. Carson Funeral Friday. Mrs. Mary Hagen, wife of Henry Hagen and mother of H. Hagen, of the firm of Mears and Hagen, and Mrs.

George B. Carson, passed away at the age of sixty six years yesterday morning at about seven o'clock at her home on Tenth avenue, after a long illness which she bore with true Christian fortitude and 'uncomplainingly. She was born in Honesdale In 1837 and came to this city when a small child here she has resided ever since. She was a1ife long member of the Simpson M. E.

church and was well known for her characteristic and Christian disposition. Deceased is survived by her husband and the following children: Mrs. George B. Carson, W. H.

Hagen, Frank Hagen, Mrs. Andrew Johnson of Brooklyn, and one sister, Mrs. John H. Campbell of Honesdale. The funeral will be held on Friday afternoon at two thirty from the residence and will be conducted by Rev.

H. C. McDermott, D. D. Interment will be made in Dunmore NOTES AND PERSONALS.

Ralph Kirkendall of Musgrave's drug store, returned yesterday from Bloomsburg, where he visited relatives. The Dr. Parry Glee club will meet this evening in Kindergarten hall. A full attendance is desired. Miss Annie Vanselan of Jackson street is ill.

Arch Brown of Scranton street left yesterday for Brooklyn, Susquehanna county, to take charge of the machinery of the La Plume Condensed Milk company. Miss Florence Jenkins of Honesdale is a guest at the home of Mr. and Mrs. G. W.

Jenkins on South Hyde Park avenue. Harry Rairipe of Blnghamton attended the funeral of the late Frank Evans Tuesday afternoon. Miss Angelia Duggan of Tenth avenue is confined to her home by an attack of pneumonia. Alexander Snow of South Bromley avenue is able to be out asain after a three weeks' illness. A daughter has been born to Mr.

and Mrs. William Jones of Corbett avenue. CLOSED FRIDAY AFTERNOON. On account of a death in the family our store will be closed Friday afternoon. Mears Hagen.

John and Christian Nauman of Hampton street have returned from a trip to Philadelphia. Go to Pittston with the Jr. O. U. A.

Saturday, by Laurel Line, 7 p. m. 12t2 Mrs. Reese Lloyd of North Bromley avenue is seriously ill at the home of her son, Simon Thomas, of Park Place. B.

E. Sloat and daughter Helen of Swetland street have returned from Luke Sheridan. Frank McCaffrey of North Sumner avenue has recovered from a serious Illness. A son has been born to Mr. and Mrs.

Charles J. Watkins of North Hyde Park avenue. Miss Emma Bishop of West Linden street has returned from Honesdale. Henry Leber of Hampton street Is In attendance at the state convention of the Knights of the Golden Eagle, at Philadelphia. Morgan P.

Daniels of Division street lias beautified his home with a new coat of raint. Mrs. Kate O'Connor of Railroad avenue fell from the porch at her home on Tuesday and broke her wrist. Dr. P.

J. O'Dea was called in attendance. Mr. and Mrs. Michael May have returned from their wedding trip nrui commenced housekeeping on Hampton street.

There will be a now tribe of Improved Order of Red Men organized this evening at eight o'clock in Lucas' rh.ill, corner East Market street and Kanuerson avenue. All Red Men are Thomas K. Donnelly, great chief of records, of Philadelphia, will be present. The work will be done by the team of Pequest tribe, three hundred and thirty seven, of Dun more. After the institution a banquet will bo given by the members of the new tribe and the great chief of records will address the members on the objects and principles of the oriler.

Mrs. Price of North Hyde Park avenue, who has been seriously 111, is recovering. Mrs. Frank Nealis of North Decker's court is recovering from a serious illness. The Dorcas society and Sunshine club ejvlll conduct an entertainment and social at the First Baptist church this evening.

Among the features of the programme will be: The wand drill, Japanese carnival and Topsy Turvey The members of the society have been rehenrslng for the' entertainment for a long time under the direction of Mrs. Randolph Jones. The advance sale of tickets is very large and a large audience Is expected. The Wissahlckon club will hold their weekly dance In Mears hall this evening. Music by the club's own orchestra.

The Navajo club will conduct their usual weekly dance In St. Paul's hall. Music will i be furnished by the Star orchestra. Willie, son of Mr. nnd Mrs.

William Trostel of Jackson street, who was operated on for appendicitis Inst Friday, was able to be up yesterday. CLOSED FRIDAY AFTERNOON, On account of a death in the family our store will be closed Friday afternoon. Mears Hagen. Scratch, scratch, scratch; unable to attend to bu.lness during the day or sleep during the night. Itching piles, horrible plague.

Donn's Ointment cures. Never falls. At any drug store, SO cents. THREE MEN SERIOUSLY HURT AT THE MINES Driver Boy Has His Hip Dislocated Miner and Laborer Both Injured the olden. Edward Edwards, aged seventeen years, of Mount Dewey, employed as a driver boy at the Continental mine, was seriously injured yesterday morning by being knocked down and badly injured by a trip of cars.

The wheels fortunately did not run over him. When Edwards was knocked down In front of the car he seized hold of the "stretcher" and was dragged over the rough surface of the mine. The car ran partly upon him and dislocated his hip. He also received a bad cut on his knee. He was taken to the Moses Taylor hospital in the mine ambulance.

The injured young man is a son of Thomas Edwards, fire boss at the Continental, who informed The Republican. reporter yesterday afternoon that he had visited the hospital and was. told by the physicians that his son would probably be able to leave his cot in two or three weeks. FALL OF ROOF. By a fall of roof at the Holden mine yesterday two men were quite seriously Injured.

The injured men are John Daniels of Taylor, miner, who was cut about the head and body and was taken to his home in the mine ambulance. His laborer, Joseph Seveskt, of the South Side, received severe and dangerous injuries and was taken in the mine ambulance to the Moses Taylor hospital yesterday afternoon and died late lust evening. The men were engaged at work In their chamber when a fall occurred suddenly before they could reach a place of safety and they were burled beneath the mass of coal and rock. Other workers rescued them as soon as possible. ALDERMAN JONES' COURT.

Tenth Avenue Man Arrested for Disorderly Conduct Other Cases. Frank Cowles, of Tenth avenue, was arraigned before Alderman' Timothy Jones last evening for disorderly conduct at the of his neighbor, Mrs. Julia Graney. Mrs. Graney alleged that the defendant did willfully and unlawfully create a disturbance upon the public street by calling herself and family obscene and vulgar names causing a large crowd of neighbors and others to congregate.

Several witnesses were examined and they corroborated her story to the extent that they had heard Cowles using bad language. Cowles in his own defence used language not fit to be heard in a court, and the alderman fined him one dollar and costs. He endeavored to make it appear that he had been persecuted ever since he had lived in the neighborhood but did not succeed. DIED IN WALES. Mary Vaughan, Sister of William J.

Davies, rf Eynon Street. William J. Davies, of 917 Eynon street, has received the sad news of the death of his only Bister, Mary Vaughan, which occurred at Merthyr Tydvil, South Wales, recently. Deceased leaves besides Mr. Davies a husband and six children.

She was well known by many on this side who will be deeply grieved to hear of her sudden death. MALICIOUS MISCHIEF CASE. Daniel Hughes, formerly of North Main avenue arraigned before Alderman Timothy Jones at the instance of Mrs. Jeannette Williams on the charge of malicious mischief. Mrs.

Williams alleged that Hughes had torn up the attic floor, which he converted Into firewood and doing damage to the amount of twenty five dollars. Hughes was held In ball to answer the charge In court. George Cheswlck of Morris court had a former boarder named Barney Chulager arraigned before Alderman Timothy Jones for attempting to defraud him out of a board bill of nineteen dollars. Chessick alleged that Chulager left his house secretly, taking his clothing wjth him. The case was settled.

MRS CATHERINE MULLEN DEAD. Mrs. Catherine Mullen died at her home on Division street, yesterday morning at nine thirty. She was a widow. The following children survive her: James Michael and John Devine, Thomas Mullen, Mrs.

P. J. Healey. Mrs. D.

J. Weir and Miss Ellen Mullen. Deceased was born In Ireland, lived for some time In England, and came to this country many years ago. She was a resident of this side since her arrival In America. She possessed a very kindly disposition, and waa a devout Christian.

Her death will be mourned by a large circle of friends. The funeral will be held tomorrow morning at nine thirty o'clock when a requiem mass for the repose of her soul will be celebrated In St. Patrick's church. Interment in the Cathedral cemetery. DALTON.

May 11. Very Interesting exercises were held In Miss Lena Valentine's department of the high school on Monday p. m. The exercises consisted of sing ing, recitations, dialogues, nnd were remarkably pleasing and reflected credit to the teacher, as Well as the pupils. A large number of the parents and friends of the children were present.

Commencement exercises 'of the Ral ton high school were held last night in the Baptist church. A fuller notice will be given In Saturday's Issue of this paper. The mother of Mrs. Ebenecer Reynolds was burled last Monday at Walls Corners. The ladles of the W.

C. T. U. will hold a.mother's meeting on Friday afternoon of this week at the home of Mrs. O.

P. Stoll. A cordial Invitation Is extended to all mothers. Miss Helen Brown, of New York state, and Mrs, M. R.

Walter, of Scranton, visited relatives here this week. Muster Vernon La Rue, of Chinchilla, Is the guest of Master Roger Leach this week, DUNMORE. Edwin Flannelly, the fourteen year old son of School Controller and Mrs. John Flannelly, died at four thirty o'clook Tuesday morning at the home of his parents on Green Ridge street, The lad had been a patient sufferer with inflammatory rheumatism for ten weeks, but despite the efforts of his physicians to relieve his sufferings he gradually grew worse. Mr.

and Mrs. Flannelly have the sympathy of the community in their sad bereavement. The funeral will be held from St. Mary's church at nine thirty o'clock Friday morning; interment In the old Catholic cemetery. The W.

C. T. U. will meet this afternoon at three o'clock in the parlors of the M. E.

church. Anthony Grigg of Paul street, is visiting friends in Port Jervls. Miss Jeanette MacMillan of West Pittston, is being entertained by Miss Marion Bryden at her home on North Blakely street. Miss Martha Matthews of Brook street has returned from a short visit with friends in Dalton. CLOSED FRIDAY AFTERNOON.

On account of a death in the family our store will be closed Friday afternoon. Mears Hagen. Go to Pittston with the Jr. O. U.

A. Saturday, by Laurel Line, p. m. 12t2 The funeral of Michael F. Boland, who died at his home on East Diirtker street, Monday morning, was held from St.

Mary's church yesterday morning at nine thirty o'clock. A high mass of requiem was celebrated and interment was made in the Mt.XIarmel cemetery. The pallbearers were Messrs. Charles Boland, William McAllister, Edward McAllister, Martin Gibbons, Michael Hunnigan and James Pace, and flower bearers were Messrs. Henry Gilligan, i Michael Collins, James Gilgallon and Patrick Derrigg.

Chronic Rheumatism Cured. Dr. H. E. Hettinger, Indianapolis, says: "For several months after spraining my ankle I was severely afflicted with Rheumatism, I finallr tried Dethcon's Mystic Cure for Rheumatism, and in four days could walk without my cane; two bottles cured me sound and well.

I take great pleasure in recommending the Mystic Cure to all who are afflicted with Rheumatism." Sold by Carl Lorenz. 418 Lackawanna avenue, Scranton; B. A. Kelly, Carbondale. 3 the I v.

At iS Ti mi IS IT SUMMER F08TWEAH? Til JUKE IT AN era. They are cooler and comfortable, making the summer days more enjoyable. The really stylish lasts are here in all the' popular leathers including the newest" shades of tan. Ladles' $1.00 to Men's $2.50 to $6.00. SPECIAL One lot of Misses' and Children's 1.25 School Shots in Vici Eld, laoe or button, 75c Lewis, uUiy, Davies llorpliy, 30 Yellow Stamps with a purchase, If you bring this Ad.

A Winter Safeguard Built Up in Summer. There Is no wiser plan than the opening and Increasing of a savings account earning 3 per cent, in this bank. Whether it be the winter of life, or that of 1904, such action will insure its material comfort. Merchants and Mechanics Bank. 49 Sprcce St.

ADVERTISE IN THE REPUBLICAN. mm popular we are able, more hot One lot of Men's $3.50 Patent Leather Shoes, lace style, medium weight soles, $1.75 330 LaskMia price of with the coat jvwr tT tr.1 assistance of good tailors, to show UniisiJal style and workmanship in suit and Cmvetiette" rain We introduce this season some very swell cloth patterns, in a $12.50 suit and a $12.50 "Cfavenette" rain coat. They have arrived rather later than we expected, but the exclusive patterns of cloth and the exceptional tailoring prompted us to tell you of them today. We've sold many suits and rain coats this season at this price, but none just compare with these new arrivals. If you want a swell business suit, say the word now.

If you want a swell "Cfavenette" rain coat that has dignity and good tailoring, just ask our salesman to show you the "Atterfetfry" floor, look through these new arrivals at $12.50, try one on. Spring Suits or "Cravenette" Coats for sonny days or rainy days, Plaid or Overplald Cheviot of next de sign, decidedly exceptional at the price 4 AMTER BROS Complete Outfitters. Refrigerator EccnGmy. Why not use a refrigerator that keeps all articles stored therein pure and sweet? One that' saves the most ice. The circulation in the Challenge Iceberg keeps the air dry, pure and sweet.

Points in construction. Outside case of ash, finished with oak varnish in golden oak walls Insulated with charcoal sheeting space between walls (Hied with pure charcoal automatic drip cui) automatic air tight locks ball bearing castors brass trimming, nickel plated up to date carving. Gunster Forsyth 1 325 327 PENN AVENUE. B3SS3I Hotels and Restaurants. HOTEI, TERRACE Located, constructed and conducted to attract patronage the better class.

All modern improvements. Refined and nuiet. Cuisine and service first class. Special rates to permanent guests, banquets and weddliiR parties delightfully served. Private dining rooms.

Prices very moderate. Scranton House, VICTOR KOCH, Proprietor. Open Day and Night. Meals and Lunches at all hours. Oysters in Every Style.

Excellent accommodations for the trav ellng public. Money to Loan. ANY AMOUNT ON TERMS TO SUIT borrower. Straight loans, long or short timo. Installment mortgages, building and loan mortgages or mortgage with life insurance.

For full particulars, call or address, Capwell, attorney, Paul! building. Photographer. Gold Medal Photographer SCHR1EVER Children's Artist. Plumbing. Peter F.

Ilowley. Michael T. Ilowley. P. F.

M. T. H0WLEY, High class sanitary plumbing, steam nnd liot waW heating, ventilation, furnaces, tinning and Klieet metal work. VVa cmplny none but first; class mechanics in all our departments, and guarantee every job. .11 Wyoming avenue, Scranton, Pa.

Cnll either 'phone. FaumefS, Dairymen Have you inquired into th saving you can make by wing Dticd Brewers Grains For Cattle Feed. Call and see analysis and purchase a sample bag ot Dried Grains at Grain Drying Plant Pennsylvania Central Brewing Co, Seventh Avenue and Linden Street, SCRANTON, PA. MEN'S DISEASES. Vr I.

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