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Prey. A. G. Hunt. E.

A. fc (i GONSTEB FORSYTH. 327 Penn avenue. CITY AND COUNTY. NEW YEAR MORNING Service of Praise and Prayer la Fin Presbyterian Chnrrli.

In the First Presbyterian church oa Friday morning frura until 10 o'clock, a service praise and prayer will be beld. Tae tecorid ohurca will urate wJta tie First ia tius service, and Prs. Robin McLeod. Logan aiKl orher brethren will to raocmn; la pra: coaiinue iheni. WILL KEEP OPEN HOUSE imnftanli far Xcw I ear Day at the T.

M. C. A. to the usual custom of the Young Men's Chr.s Jja ass ocia ri'jn. they wiii keey open house on New Year day from 3 to 10 p.

m. A sub cornniittee ci toe recepiion oGtimiinee ha.ve charge of the decoraijons and bera Tvork last eveain. is to entirely tranaiorrn the appearir.ee of the building by a iioeral use oi evergreens, beautiful effect in buorfcs and an arist arrangement of xied plants The Imperial wii fumish music in the reception rooras both dirts? the afternoon and evening. 'From 4 to 5:30 in the afternoon a programme will be given in the auditorium by the Perry in seleoiions on tne siletgh bells, xylophone, janbieroricon. autoiiarp and silver chimes, assisted by Mr.

Howard S. Siarreu: in his snado.vg tii. xi.i nes. vei.trj.: quism and crayon sketches. The same artists will ais: give the evening entertainment from to o'clock.

It is especially requested that the junior members of the asxiation and their friends who dtsjre to take in tne entertainments, shall plan atieni la the afternoon in order that the senior mermbers may have an opportunity to be present tlie evening, i ms arrange ment is necessary for the accommoda tion of all wao to come, owing to the limiied seocirag capacity of the asso ciation Audutortotn. Tne oui.dmg will be open to au eitiers daring tne aours mentioned, whether they Ere or are not association members. The Edison phonograph will be on exhibition in the parlors both afternoon and evening. TONIGHT AT PENn'aVENUE CHURCH A Connaut. Boll Call and Watch MeetingThe Programme.

Services for the closing year will be held tonight at the Pena avenue Baptist church. It will be a convenant rWl call and watch meeJtng. It is greatly desired by the pastor that every member who possibly can. wHl come, if only tor a portion of the time. A fail pro granar.e of the strv.ces is given herewith.

Come and enjoy this last meeSn? of the old year. Any who cannot come are asked to write a line teling of their hopes and beart iife. Such response will be considered as an evidence fellowship with The church. 8 p. m.

to p. m. Our old people. "Our Yesterday's." Convenant and rem inescent service. p.

m. to p. m. Convenant and roll call service. 9:15 p.

in. to 9:30 p. m. Iniermissin 'ai converse 9:30 p. m.

to 10:15 p. m. Convenant and roil call (continued.) 10:15 p. m. to 10:45 p.

m. Our Men and Women. "Our Todays." p. m. to 11 p.

i. Refr.sa ments with social intercourse. 11:05 p. m. tj p.

m. Our Your.g Peifle. "Oar Tomorrows." 11 p. m. to 11:35 p.

m. Our Friends in Heaven. 11:35 p. m. Sermon by the pastor.

The Past Required. "God Req jireth tat Which is Past." Eecl. 3.15. Midnisht prano "Eternity," Mrs. Lizzie Hughes Brur.dage.

The rendition of the and the ring ing of the church bell win be simultan ecus at the hour of midnight. This evening the Christian EnTeavo1 ers of the Calvary Reformed church will hoi watcn ntsat services in that place of worship. Rrlief In Six Ilonn. T'lsiressL Kidney and Bladder diseases relifvel in six hours by the "New Greit South American Xidne Cure." This new remedy is a great surprise on of its promptness in relieving piin in the bladder, kiln iys, back and every part of the urirtaty passages in male or female. It relieves retention of water and pain ia passing it elmcs: immeliately.

If you want quick relkf and cure is your remedy. Sold by C. M. Harris, druggist, lilt. Penn avenue, ccranton.

Pa. CHARGED WiTH FRAUD B. Joephion ha J. Sehrekelf Arrested anil Held in BUI. J.

W. Taeckeis. proprietor of a pool rxen on Centre street, was arrested and taken before Allerman H'we yesterday charge! by B. Josophson with fraudulently holding two dress suits. W3 the Ariel quartette was in the city they needed four dress smits ar.

1 Scheckefc secured thn of Jos raying for two and promising to pay for the other two later. The quartette (has en called oti of town and jn row wants either his dress suits or a cash equivalent for Phe same and Scheck3 gave bail in to answer art court, M. J. Xorx becoming his surety. Bneklen'i Arnica lxr.

The best salve in the world for eats, brulsfcj, sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fever sores, tetter, chapped hands, chlil blains, corns and ail skin eruptions, and positively cures piles, or no pay required. It is guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction or money refunded. Price 25 cents per box. Fcr sale by all dioiggists. Matthews wholesale agents.

Miut be Sold. The entire stock of watches, Jew4ry, clocks, silverware, must be (Md by April 1st on account of retiring from business. Don't miss 8he bargains. DAVIDOW BROS. join in tins Berv.ce on New Year zing.

aO ck. yerandprat3. services roved so ii fha: has beea decided Hr. mud Mrs. Henry Bella, Give a Lars Daacta Party at ism Btarde dab Bona Otaer Sectal Enau.

Mr. Mrs. Henry Beiin, gave a large dancing parcy last evening Bxjvie ciui in honor of Oieir son Char tea. It was by a Urge number of oui of town gruesta by the rr.os: prom.iMat society people of the Among tiose present were: Mr. and Mrs.

E. S. Je rmyn, atid Mrs. H. V.

Kingsbury. Mr. and Mrs. J. B.

DJm Tiok. Mr. arxi Mrs. A. D.

Blaekms: ton. Mr. and Mrs. E. I Filler.

Mr. a.d Mrs. V. T. Mr.

asd Mrs. A. H. Swrrs. Mr.

and Mrs. F. H. Kingsbury. Mr.

and Mrs. T. H. Mr. aal Mrs.

E. X. Wlliard. Mr. acd Mrs.

A. H. Christy. Mr. arri Mrs.

K. P. Bi.Tipson. Mr. and Mrs.

G. dtiB Pianmiek. Dr. and Mrs. C.

K. Parke, Mr. and Mrs. Everett Warren Mr. and Mrs.

G. B. Srra Air. and Mrs. W.

ii. Jessup. Mr. and Mrs. Fred J.

Piatt Mr. rxi Mrs. G. B. Jermyn.

Mr. and Mrs. C. S. Wes Mr.

and Mrs. G. M. Halls.ead. Mr.

and Mrs. R. W. Mr. and Mr G.

P. Griffith. Xr. and Mrs. H.

B. Ware. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Jermya.

Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Anderson.

Miss Mabel DicXeron. Brooklyn; Miss Baird, New irk; Mis Brown. New York; Miss Rogers. Brookliae. MUss Lor.bers.

Miss Geibert, Philadelphia; Mr. Hoiiiinsrtjn, Piain fiekl; Messrs. Hati. Cle iand. Odi.e sol VTrisbt, Ne' York: Mcliviin.

Wilmington; Misses Hunt. Win ton. Charlotte czi Helen Hand. Emma M.tr, Acderson, Jermyn, Pale, Simpsac, O.miore. Bessei, Archbaid, Jesstrp.

Coienian, Courseo, Boies, Messrs, J. W. Oakford. B. E.

W. Ha.er. M. B. Fuller.

C. 3. Stursres, L. S. W.fJo.es, J.

M. Boies, W. Scrarstoc. A. E.

Kixit. Russell Dimrciok. R. Bedford, T. F.

ArchbaM. R. W. J. H.

Lvr.de. F. C. Fuller. M.

Hand. C. W. Walker. C.

J. Pose Pr. A. Todd H. Mrs.

X. Y. Leet will give a this afternoon lor her giies' Miss Dick erscc. Miss Emma Foster gave a pretty tei yesterday afternoon at the home of her parer.ts. Mr.

and Mrs. T. J. Foster, on Madison avenue. She was assisted io rejertihif by Mrs.

T. J. Foster and Mrs. W. Con'neli.

Mrs. Hrry C. Barker poured cocoa. Mrs. S.

P. Allen and Miss Jessie Connell asisted in serving. A large number of youngr people were present. THE REPUBLICAN ALMANAC Some of the Featare of the Twentieth Volume. The always looked for Tear Book, issued every first of January from the office of The Scranton Republican, wiil make its usual appearance on New Year day.

brim full and running cv with of useful sort which ail ni.t snould, but carry in their heads. Tae little book is designed to be a handy compcdium of the gejaeral and local happenings of a year, to be kept in sight, on the desk or library table, or in the daily reference drawer, for there are few days upon which such a little pickup reference book isn't needed. It has aways improved from year to year, acid this year's book is more complete than ever, as some new feature is introduced every year, making it more and more essential to the up to date citizen. Then it Is absolutely a home product, every portion of it being made in The Republican establishment, including the illuminated cover. In five colors, made in our own lithographing department.

The ccetenis of this Republican annual are familiar to every resident of a year in this city, and it is scarcely necessary to enumerate the many features thereof: in fact, it is, in itself, a table of contents, that only Its reproduction could do justice to. Ia a general, skimmy way, however. It may be mentioned that it is a complete almanac for tt is a mirror of the past year's important local events, chronologically arranged for speedy reference, including Luzerr.e as well as Lackawanna county, compiled with care and edited with surpriseig concisrness: it gives a bird's eye view of every political movement in tiation ai, state, county and municipal campaigns, with the platforms in full of the several conventions, omitting r.roe of the many parties and slighting none, giving exact justice to ell; it spreads out the official returns of all elections, being the acknowledged authority thereon, and ever reliable because ever correct, and including all neighboring counties; it contains statistics of all sorts, political, social and personnel of government officers, con gress and legislature, with state, coun and city officials; all the statistics of city department affairs, their boards. leagues. homes, clues, all organizations of a m'ii tary.

social, educational, charitable, sporting or secret chancier; railway p.od mine and manufacturing data; deaths, disasters, fires, also a great amount of miscellaneous statistics that can't be classified, yet of great value to everybody. There Vi the housewife finds domestic and medical receipts and suggestions of great value; matters pectainir.g to household hygierw: hints for the nursery, the kitchen, the dormitory, "i the sick rm, a veritable multufn it parvo of Just what the home reeds. In addition to all tWs the Republican Almanac always carries the best line ot aa in every department or city trade, manufacture and and a look through the book reveals where to buy to get the best. Lock out for The Republican almanac tomorrow. OLYPHANT.

Johnson's ceniery wis idle yesterday, "no cars" being the assigned reason. Mr. Thama Hannohue of Upper Dun more avenue is seriously ill. Mr. Thomas McHaleof Durrmore ave nue is having his 'home remodeled.

The club of '95 will give a social at ks rooms tonight whnh promises to out There are thousands of sickly school girls all over this broad land that are dragging their way through school life who might enjoy that abundant life which belongs to youth by simple at tention to hygienic laws and a proper course of treatment with Scott's Emulsion. This would make the blood rich, the heart beat strong; check that tendency to exhaustion and quicken the appetite by strengthening the digestion. Our book tells more about it. Sent free. SCOTT BOWSE, Qeaita, Hew York.

by THE SCRAXTON REPUBLIC AX, THURSDAY MORNING, DECEMBER 31, 1896. TRY 6BA1 0 TRY GRAIN 0 Ask your proper today to Aow you a packass of Orain O. Che new food drinc h. JiS.Jrr aciu.t. A3 wr.o try lc ifk it.

Gratn has that rich sU brown of Mocha or Java, bat tt is made from pure srraina, and the mos deiioaxe scomach ivcen es wr.coiit (fistress. i tfte on of coflee. aod 25 as. per package. od by ttS grocers.

rival aS effhprs in point of enjoyment anl joJ'jiiy. The rooms are beauajully decorated. Good disc toas been se cured for danclnsf. St. choir went to ArchbaM last riight to sons fur the patrons of St.

Thomas fair. Mass wi3 be celebrated at 5t Palirlck's church tomorrow. New Tear's, at 8 o'clock. The Javenile choir trta render the muste. NORTH END.

The North End second and the Pine Brook basket ball teams will play a game In Company armory on New Year's afternoon. Roller skating will follow. The attraction tomorrow evening at Corr.panv armory will be a game of basket ball between the Scranton Athletic and North End first terms. A social will follow it. Miss Elizabeth Boston of Theodore street was anited in marriage to Mr.

John Burke at the Holy Rosary church yesterday morning by the Rev. J. J. OTooie. After the ceremony a wedding feast was partaken of at the home of the bride's parents.

The funeral of Mrs. Martin Walsh, who died at her home on Nay Aug avenue on Monday aftenoon will take place this nwrnng. A requiem high mas will be celebrated at the Holy Rosarr church at 10 o'clock. Interment will be in Hyde Park Catnollo cemetery. Mrs.

Frank Lewis of West Market street died at ber home Tuesday night. She had been ill but a short time. is survived by a husband and three small children. The F. G.

W. social club will hold a smoker in their rooms in the Hand building on West Market street this evening. This evening the Crystal Literary and Pcamatic club will conduct a smoker in their rooms in Osterhout building. The Emmet Social club will hold its annual at O'Dconells hall, this evening. Mrs.

William Williams of Wayne is d.ingeroiisly ill. Constable Seth Smith closed the barber shop of J. Sherman on North Mala avenue by an execution Issued by Dr. Lloyd for the non paymtnt of rent. One of the prettiest home weddings of the season was solemnized at the home of Mr.

f.rsd Mrs. Evan Gabriel of Church avenue, last evening, wnen their daughter, Elizabeth Gabriel, was united in maniac? with Mr. Arnold D. Thomas of Youngstowc, Ohio. The use was beautifullv decorated with ferns, palms and cut flowers by Morrell Brothers, florists.

Green Ridge. The ceremony took place in the pax' Of, which was artistically decorated with palms and ferns. Io one corner of the parlor was an altar of banked fern, palms and potted plants At eight o'clock the. Mer.delssohn wedding march was struck by Miss Blanche Hallste3d, and the bride entered leaning on the arm of her father, immediately followed by the groom, aecom psroied by his best man, illr. Joseph Adamson, of Toungstown.

Ohio. They were followed by Miss Catharine Gabriel, a s'ster of the bride, who was bridesmaid. The party proceeded to the altar where they were met by the Rev. George E. Gnild of the Presby.

terian church, assisted by the Rev. Dr. R. S. Jones, of the Welsh Congregational church, who tied the nuptial knot.

The bride was attired In a brown traveling dress trimmed wifi fur and chiffon. The bridesman was attired in a blue silk waist, trimmed with French point laoe and black silk skirt. The wedding presents were verv beautiful. Th newly married couple left on the P. L.

W. 10:30 o'clock train for New York city, Philadelphia. Washington and Pittsburg and thence to Youngstown, Ohio, where they will reside. Mr. Linus of Capouse has Just returned from the deathbed and funeral of his 'brother.

Andrew Snook, who died at Bridgeville, N. Dec. 19, aged 60 years. The Electric Chautauqua Circle will meet at the residence of Major J. B.

Fish this evening. An entertainment and supper will be given at the Welsh Congregational church on West Market street, Providence, on New Year eve and New Year day and night, under the auspices of the Ladies' Aid society. These ladi ts will be attired in full Welsh costumes and the following programme will be rendered by some of the best talent of the city: March of the Men of Harlech By the choir Song, "My Dear Old Home" Mr. Joshua John Recitation Mr. William J.

Lewis Song Selected Mr. Esau Price Song Miss Catherine Hitching Part song "Sky lark" By Church FemaTe Choir Recitation Mr. P. R. Thomas Song Selected.

Llewellyn Evans Song "Johnnie Come Home" Male Quartette Selected Mrs. D. D. Lewis Instrumental duet Mr. Rees R.

Davi3 and son Duet Howell and Blodweo J. John and Mrs. D. D. Lewi Sor.g Selected.

Mr. H. II. Hitchitigs Song Miss Mary C. Powell Duet "Bettie Wyn" J.

John and P. Thomas Song Selected Miss Gwen Price Recitation Miss Maggie Evans Selected Miss May Lewis Sol fa quartette Messrs. Wm. J. Lewis, Henry II.

Hitchings, Joshua John and Esau Price. Quintette female party Song and choru3 Miss Mary C. Poweil and choir Selected Mr. Joshua John Song Selected. Philip R.

Thomas Selection by the choir Organist, Miss Mary J. Price. Conductor, Prof. D. D.

Lewis. Doors open at 6:30 p. m. Entertainment will commence at 7 o'clock sharp. Admissicn to entertainment and supper, 25 cents: to entertainment alone, 10 cents.

Supper will be served on New Year eve and New Year's afternoon and night. LTVERT. George E. A the rt on, livery and draylng; good horses and careful drivers: telephone call, 1804. Lj07 North Main avenue.

GREEN RIDGE BUSINESS DIRECTORY. LIVERY AND BOARDING STABLtas. Livery and boarding stables, undertaking In aU its branches. Night calls promptly attended to. J.

C. Warner, proprietor. Office and stables Monsey avenue, corner Green RJoge street. UNDERTAKER. D.

D. Jones Son. undertakers and livery, 1533 Capouse avenue. Constipation causes more than half the ills of women. Karl's Clover Root Tea is a pleasant cure for Constipation.

For sale by all dealers. Mnil be Sold. The entire stock of watches, jawelrv. clocks, silverware, must be sold April 1st on account of retiring from business. Don't mis9 tlhe bargains.

DAVIDOW BROS. Children Cry for Pitcher's Castoria. on on at E. not E. SOUTH SIDE.

Th Street car ctbanges on this side i decw aove Birci SL vet end along Pit ton avenue. The ohactfe was at once rtot eable ami the cttrs ran all day yesterday at ton jntervals with the uonv regulaiu'iy. Thus is mahv.y due Co she fact thit vexatious de4ays on Mattes street tn going to town are done auay with by crossing the new bridge. On th other band residents on Cedar avenue are dispieosed wkh she new arnairteTenienis because they have to go to Pittstton avenue. Several persons were noticed yesterdlay wttvtiug along Cedar avenue and womleiring winy the car did not come.

The ciiauge is a very great improvement and in favor of the majority. No doubt, in feiw day's Cedar venua residents will bescome ao cusftoroed to the new condition of affairs. Mr. William Zeigler of the Roaring Brook hotel was hunting In rhe neigh botthood of NXihohsou yesteaMay. ESeven pairs of rabbits feH a VKitim to his unerring rifle.

Tliey wil be eerved for lunch on New Year day. The bail of the P. O. S. of A.

Drum corps at Music tail tomorrow afternoon and ev promises to be a very elaborate affair. It will be preceded by a ragganuflin parade, which wui paiwde the principal streets. The ooenmittoe has arranged a very artJst3c programme The committee in charge consists of Henry Kiei'er, chairman; C. W. Snyder, cJ rianXlSa' W.

E. Kirohoff. J. Smith. Aug.

Fuess, C. Simmes, F. C. MCler. H.

Stahiheber, F. Rioe, C. F. Sohns, George Wirth. W.

Franz and J. Evans; prompter, W. Metis ter The following officers were elected to serve the ensuing term at Tuesday's meeting of Comet lodge. No. 431.

K. of held in Hoxtnian's hall: Chancellor, James Bird: viee ChanceSlor, Frank Keifer: prelate. E. Holga'te; master at arms, Aloise Rudler: master of work. waHam Zang; inner guard George rtvs sold; outer guard, Henry Gable; trustee.

Henry K. Insta.kUKn will take place on Tuesday, Janusary 12. Pi'tston avenue is again in a wretched state since the tihaw commenced and in places is impassable. As the street car mils have not yet been ankea carriages or vehicles of any kind are in im minent danger of being overturned or wrecked. The tracSon officials should remedy this, defect at once.

St. Mary's Glee and Dranraittc paid a visit S1 Moxys foiir in PIttston on Tuesday evening. The club recoiYvd a most hearty welcome and were much plewsed with their outing. Citv Assessor Christian rtckus cele brated his forty sixth Vrtttay in good old German style by fniting all h.s friends to partake of his bounteous hos pitality at 'his hotel on Ceiiar ft venue. He was serenade by the Germania bind and his popularity was proved by the many friends who caUed with congratulations.

Fun and jollity abounded until a taie hour when ail wished Itim many happy returns of the day. The Scranton Afhtetrc oasKet nan team will line up as foilows art the Armory tonight agiunst The strong Scranton team: Sobine. goal: Hanvmon, right guard; left gutird; Rose, centre; iReidenbach, right centre; Wrth, left centre: Dels.T.g. home: Smith, right forward: Heusner, left forward; substitutes, Charles Sohns. Louis Hess, Henry Myers and Rudolpii Sohaffer.

Although they Jiave only recently learned the game they are confident that they will give a good account of themselves. tie boys wiil watch their efforts. A watch night service will be held at the EvangeSoal church of Prospect avenue this evening. The services will commence about 10:30 p. in.

Permanent Man Ed. Knelier of the Century Hose company is very ill at his home on PitftBton avenue. An election of officers was held by tne P. O. T.

A. at tts mee'tlng on Alder street last evening. Rabbit lurtch ihauslapeffer) will be served at Zeigleris Roaring Brook hotel all day New Year's. The finest line of wines, liquors and cigars in the city. Call early for lunch.

The members of the South Side Young Women's Christiin association will re ceive their iaav ana geirue.uuiu uiiua at the rooms, 1021 Cedar avenue on New Year day from 4 to 10 o'clock. The rooms will be prettily decorated. Music will be furrowed every hour. Refreshments will be served. SOUTH SIDE BUSINESS DIRECTORY.

THE BEST AND CHEAPEST. You certainly want good groceries. Why not get them of us? We will try and please you in prices. Westpfahl fc3 531 Pitte ton avenue. BOOTS AND SHOES.

For mas Slippers and Shoes, go to Charles Scheuch's. 3C0 Birch street. Also a full Kne of Duriand Thompson' a shoes from Honeedale. DUNMORE. Geo.

Dersheimer of Varden, Wayne county, spent yesterday visiting many friends in town. Mrs. James Thompson and aaugnter Jennie are ill at their home oa Clay avenue. Johti Flynn of Hyde Park has resumed week in O. S.

Johnson's store after a long illness. An eight year old son of Hugo Hem prtl of Clay avenue was buried on Tuesday. Mrs. George Filer of Grove street is recovering from a seriou i illness. Mr.

Robert Taylor has accepted a position in Wilkes Barre moved his family to that city. John Wardell of Grove street fs moving his family to Scranton. George Gifford and Frank DeBow of Grove street are spending the holidays In New Y'ork city. The Youog 'Men's Total Abstinenca society elected officers at their last meeting: Presid Thomas Taylor; vice president, W. P.yan; recording secretary, Jas.

O'Hora; financial secretary, W. C. Burke; oonresporidin secretary, Michael Manley; treasurer, Bernard Sweeney; trustees, Jame3 Cuilen, John Brown and John Huihes. Republicans of the Third ward of Dunmore have been requested to meet at Manley' hall on Saturday evening, at o'clock, to organize a Republican club. George Algr is erecting a new store on East Drinker street.

Waiter Seymour of Philadelphia is visiting at the home of B. R. Cronk on Brook street. Mr. and Mrs.

Thomas Gilately of Quincy avenue are spending the holidays In Brooklyn, N. Y. R. C. Wills will erect a building his late purchase from Dan Powell South Biakely street.

Work is progressing on Mrs. A. J. Crane's new residence on Cherrystreet. The Gypsey Grove washer has begun operations after being idle a long time.

Henry Kimble of Throop street the fee near the Pennsylvania Coal company's barn yesterday morning. Injuring himself severely. The Loyal Legion will hold its regular weekly meeting at Boyle's hail Saturday evening. Prayer service at the M. E.

church 7:30 this evening. Mrs. W. Peters of Brook street Is dangerously 111. Rev.

C. H. Hayes, pastor of the M. church, who has been ill for the past few weeks with throat trouble. Is improving as rapidly wa? hoped for.

The Adams avenue chapel, Dunmore Presbyterian, will 'have their Christmas festivities this evening. The Sunday school board of the M. church met In the lecture room lan evening and the following officers were elected: Superintendent, Dan. Powell; assistant superintendent, Thomas Hen wood; secretary, Edward Ar.gwin, financial secretary, William Zieg ler; treasurer, A. B.

Baker; librarian, Charles Shaffer; first assistant, Wm. Young; second assistant, Harry Harper; superintendent infant depart ment, Mos. L. Licatenhan; first assistant. Miss Marion Kenney; secretary and treasurer of missionary board of the Sunday school.

Peter Seigle; secretary fr unday school board, Charles Shaffer. Miles Kerre and rer Pills. Act on a new principle regulating the liver, stomach and bowels through the nerves. A new discovery. Dr.

Miles' Pills speedily cure biliousness, bad taste, torpid liver, piles, eenso pation. Unequalled for men. women and children. Smallest, mildest, surest; 50 cents. Samples free at Matthew Bros.

TAYLOR. There wit; be watch nig'hrt services at the Methodist Episcopal church this evening at 9 o'clock. Rav, L. E. Van 1 1 onsen of Avoca w211 preacth a sermon i'iHmpriate the occasion.

At 10 p. m. prayer service led by Mr. T. R.

Biwn. At 10:30 song service fc by Mr. J. C. Dibble and from 11 to 12 p.

m. responsive readingis. Consecration service and conference meeting led 'by the pastor, Kev. R. A.

King. The Anthracite Glee ciub eaiig several fine selections at the fair of the T. A. B. society at Father Mathew hall, nooka, iasrt evening rhe fair of the Taylor Hose company I Ko InfJ evening under wry iaAoraDie auspices.

booths are beautifully decora ud and in change of a corps of young Sadies. The Taylor tond played several selections. It will be continued this evening. Miss Celia Weber of Pittston Is visiting her uncle and aunt at this place. Several snooting maitches will take place in town tomorrow.

The Old Forge mines of the Pennsylvania company win be idle until further orders, This evening tfae wedding of Miss Mary Janje, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lewis M. Reese of Urrfon street, and Mr. David Bechtun will be solamirized at the home of the bride's parents, Rer.

J. M. Lloyd officiating. The McKmJey club of the First ward wiU rneet next Monday evening. Ail roembers are requested to be present Watcti nvht service will be held tihis evening a't the Welsh Congregational church on Union street.

The double quartette organized last week will meet this evening for re i hearsal, by order of Robert Llewellyn, eadeT. tScariet fever has made its appearar.ee on ashmgton street. The Taylor Silver Cornet band paraded vertisin'g lLhe fa jr, eo nrember carry ing a uhinese lantern The good people of Old Forge, for the efficient work done by our ftre company at the fire Monv'ejy, responded quite generously as patrons of the fair. For Dyspepsia Cse Honford's Acid Pnosphate. Dr.

J. R. Schwartz, Harrisburg, says: "I have used it in dyspepsia, with charming effect, and am well pleased with it" NICHOLSON. Rev. Francis Hawke.

a promising young minister who frequently assists the pulpit of his pastor. Rev. Grant E. an Woert. occupied the pulpit on Sunday morning and delivered a well prepared and instructive sermon that held to its end the closest attention of the congregation.

It is evident that Brother Hawke's temperament, talents end consecrated Christian character, if Improved by continued culture and practical experience will qualify him for great usefulness and success in the Christian A series of revival meetings lias continued in the Presbyterian church three weeks with increasing interest A few persons have manifested a desire and determination to live hereafter a Christian life. The monthly union service of the Methodist Episcopal and Presbyterian churches was held at the Presbyterian church on Sunday evening, both pastors occupying the pulpit. Rev. Grant E. Van Wroert, of the Methodist church, delivered the sermon before a large audience.

The sermon was an impressive exhortation to each person to stop, if only for a few nwments, especially as we approach the end of the old year and the advent of the new, an1 seriously, thoughtfully review our Mves during the past year in order to see whether we nave lived as we should. Mr. A. F. Hobbs, solicitor for the Scranton Republican, was a welcome guest at the home of your correspondent here on Tuesday night and a part of Wednesday.

He reports continued good success and declares the Republican the popular paper in Northeastern Pennsylvania, MOOSIC The audience which greeted James B. Morgan 's 'Special coirrpan Tires day evening was not large. The views Shewn by the photo ortiton were the finest shown in this place. This evening they will present rhe Irish corrredy drama, "Our Irish Neighbors." An open air concert is given each evening at the auditorium by the band. A public installation will be held in the Moosic auditorium on Monday night, when the officers will be installed of the George Hill post, No.

ti40, G. A. of this place by district installing commander of Scranton. A social has been arranged for entertaining their expected guest end fellow comrades from other posts. The programme will be iwle up of the very best tocaj aleric.

A cordial invitation is extended to the public to be present at their installation exercises which will 'begin at haJf past seven o'clock The lovers of skating find much enjoyment on the Spring Brook as the ice ia in excellent condition, and (hundreds sought enjoyment there last evening. Mr. Lloyd Capwell, who has been away on a Journey for a long time, is aain In town and appears much better in health. Mrs. Samuel Boam and ITiftle daughter of River street have been visFtlng friends at Lake Ariel for the past two weeks.

With Hood's Sarsapa riUa," Sales Talk," and show that this medi Talk cine has enjoyed public confidence and patronage toa greater extent than accorded any other proprietary medicine. This is simply because it possesses greater merit and produces greater cures than any other. It is not what we say, but what Hood's Sarsaparilla does, that tells the story. All sdvertisements of Hood's Sarsaparilla, like Hood's Sarsaparilla itself, are honest. We hare never deceived the public, and this with its superlative medicinal merit, is why the people have abiding confidence in it, and boy Sarsaparilla Almost to the exclusion of all others.

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TOCi T0UXO GIRLS. iketo Ceadnrt and Health Oftea Mystl Their Mothers. Young girls often feel and oonee fuentlyact, very strangely. They shed tears without apparent cause, are restless, nervous, and at times almost hysterical They teem Mil absorbed, and heedless of things going on around them. Sometin.es they complain of pain In lower parts of body, flushes of heat in head, cold feet, etc Young girls are not free from incipient womb troubles.

Mothers should see to it that Lydia Finkham's Vegetable Compound is promptly taken; aU drugjista have it The girl will speedily be "herself gain," and a probable danger be Averted. Any information on this sub Ject, or regarding all female ailments, rill be cheerfully given free by Mrs. Pinkham, at Lynn, Mas Write LAST AUCTION SALES of Oriental Rugs, Carpets and Japanese Ware At 500 502 Lack'a cor. Wash. Wednesday and Thursday at 2:30 p.

Before moving back to our store on Washington ave and packiug part of our stock to awar, we would like to get rid of a few more Kugs and all of our Japanese Goods. onnoie senrj of Oriental Art, caving geea our collection, have pronounced tills the nneat ever xhibited here. Everybody is welcome to our exhibition and bargain sales. MICHAELIAN BROS. CO.

COMPOUND. A recent discovery by an old physician. Successfully used nihil bv thenuandt of LaditM. Is the only perfectly safe and reliable medicine dis covered. Beware ot unprincipled druggists who offer inferior medicines la place of this.

Ask for Cook's Cotton Root Compound, take no tubstt tuts, or Inclose $1 and 8 cents In postage In letter and we will send, sealed, by return mail. Pull sealed particulars In plain envelope, to ladies only, stamps. Address Pond Lilr Comosnr. Boston, Mass. Bold tn Scranton by GEO.

P. PARTON. SS3 Penn aveune. JNEW STYLE WEDDING STATIONERY just received at The Republican office. 9 IN ACCEPTABLE CHiHSIMlS PRESENT THE WELSBACH CAS LIGHT SEH anl 120 North Washing ton Avenue.

CHRISTPS PROTHEROE AMUSEMENTS. THE FROTHINGHAM WAONER REIS, nansgers, JOHN KERR Acting Manager Tola Afternoon. Tonight. Every afternoon and evening this week, WAIXE'S Comic Opera Co. and Orchestra.

THI8 AFTERNOON Chimes oi Normandy TH18 EVENING Fra Uiavolo Thursday matinee Tar and Tur Tar Thursday evening riaritana Saturday matinee 0liv tt. baturday night La Mascotte Dally Matinee Aflsr Monday. Evening Prices 10c, 20c snd 30c MaUnej rrices icc ana DAVIS' THEATRE. THURSDAY, FRIDAY AND SATURDAY Dee. 31, Jan.

1, 2. The Weirdly Beautiful Spectacular Phantasy, ZERO PRETTY GIRLS NEW SCENERY NEW NAMES AND PACES. Harry LeClair, M. Florence Edwards, Hodges Launchmere Topack Steele, Leona Lewis, Madden Curran, And chorus of 20 yoang ladies in Marches, Ballets, Medleys, etc. Admission 10,20 or 30 Cents Two performances daily.

Doors open at hi) and 7. Curtain rises at sad r.14. LEADER 124 and 123 Wyoming Ava. ENORMOUS REDUCTIONS In order to clean out our stock aa much aa possiblo previous to stock taking, we Lave niado arrangements for a big SACRIFICE SALE in every branch of onr bnsiness TJntil about January 1st to shall offer some exceptional values in all of the following departments: Black and Colored Silks and Satins, Plain and Fancy Cloakings, Black and Colored Astrakhans, Blankets and Bed Comforts, Plain and Fancy Flannels, Trimmed and Untrimmed Millinery, Ladies', Misses' and Children's Coats and Capes Ladies' Separate Skirts, Children's Underwear Ladies' and Children's Rain Coats, Hosiery, Handkerchiefs and Gloves, Gents' Furnishing Goods, Bleached and Brown Muslins and Sheetings, Table Linens and Napkins srThe Remainder of Our Immense Stock of Holiday Goods at Less than Half the Cost. LEBEGK CORIN.

THE GAS APPLIANCE CO. PRESENTS 500 FANCY ROCKERS that must be sold during the Holidays. Fine Old Parlor Pieces, Onyx Tables, Brass Tables, Lamps, Octagon Jardiniere Stands, Tea Tables, Flower Stands, Easels, Screens, Slipper Cases, Foot Rests, Ottomans, India Stools, Combination Book Cases and Ladies' Secretaries in Mahogany, Curly Birch, Oak, Bird's Eye Maple. wAn CADEMY OF MUSIC. NfW Vtar Mat "Jan.

1 2 Always Enjoysblo KATE New irfi fcviii Saturday Malt life Saturday veil lug Always Welcome. OLIVER The Byrons KATE OLIVER Written by David K. Biggins, the four act ro mantic American drama, the THE TURN OF THE TIDE Kenaational s.tuationa, Plentj of fun. DDinrO GALLERY I BALCONY 25c, Ma rnlUtO FI HIS FLOOR 50c, 75c. CUlLlJliEN ANYWHERE, KESKRVED SEAT.

25c. ACADEMY OF MUSIC Monday, Jan. 4 BrTliny AC A Beantlbnl Lovs Ptoryof the nClUnnUr South, a romance of COON HOLLOW Snperb Scenic Seftliiics, Many New Effects, See the Great Back and Wing Danelng Two Sweet Singing and Dancing. PRICES Gallery 15c: Balcony 25c, 35c; Orches tra and Parlor Chairs 75c. DR.

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No manor bow long tundlfig, I will positively cur. you. Write or calL DR VII. kHUU Kytart cenHnuotworaeaos.