The Tribune from Scranton, Pennsylvania • Page 12

12 MO This is the season of the year when every family should nave the sideboard well supplied with pure wines and liquors. The purity and high quality of our merchandise is such that, the keener the judgment the keener the appreciation. But whether you are an expert or not, you are safe in buying here because for a half of a century the name of "McDonough" has stood for Jionesty and absolute purity in wines and liquors. Our prices in many instances are fully twenty five per cent under those of other wholesalers. Iw3 FREE fitfs A Bottle Sir Port or Sherry Wine $2 Purchase i i i 'r rz 1 Cottage Whiskey A time honored stimulant of absolute purity.

The perfection of aroma and taste is found in. Cottage Whiskey. Its age, purity and flavor are of the highest Its quality made and maintains it as a favorite tonic for home use. Equal to any whiskey sold elsewhere fljl Mi at $1.25. Full ilMiUU WEST Old 'PHone 3320 New 'Phone 2263 Adjudicators For Eisteddfod.

At a meeting of the eisteddfod committee of the First Welsh Congregational church the following adjudicators were chosen: Adjudicator of music. Prof. David Miller, of Plymouth; literary adjudicator, Rev. J. Hammond, of Ebenezer Methodist church; adjudicator on prize bags, Miss Kate Abrahams, Miss Kate Edwards, Miss Annie Davies; prizes offered for bags are: First prTfee, second prize, fifty cents.

Funeral of Michael Ratchford. The funeral of Michael Ratchford took place yesterday morning from his home, 1B21 Division street, with a solemn high mass of requiem at St Patrick's church at 10 o'clock. Rev. J. J.

McGuckin officiated. Interment was made in Cathedral cemetery. The funeral was one of the largest that has taken place in West Scran ton in a long time. The casket was banked with beautiful floral tributes from relatives, friends and fellow employes of deceased. The pall bearers were: Daniel Kear nev, William Watson, John McAullffe, Walter Smith, Timothy Larkin and Jeremiah Lyons.

The flower hearers were: Frank Wright and Patrick Wright, nephews of deceased. A dele gation from the Brotherhood of Train men attended the obsequies. Funeral of John Schmidt. The funeral of John Schmidt took place yesterday morning from ihis Iiome, 313 South Ninth street, with a solemn high mass of requiem at St, John's German Catholic church, Rev, F. A.

Flicker officiating. The esteem in which deceased was held was attested by the large number qf people wiho attended the re quiem mass and who accompanied the remains to grave. The floral offer ingfls were many and beautiful. Interment was made in the German Catholic cemetery. There were delegations from the Knights of America and St.

Paul's society of St John's church. The following were the pall bearers: Theobald, John Piaster, Jo seph Buwen, Nicholas Cramer, Jacob Klngsley and Jimuei. Geary. Funeral of Robert Gunnell, The funeral of Robert Gunnell took place yesterday afternoon from this home, 308 North Garfield avenue, with services at the Hyde Park German Presbyterian church, Rev, Jacob Schoettle officiating. Interment was made in Washburn Street cemetery.

The following were the pall bearers: James Mavlan. Griffiths. Walter Jones, Caspar Schield, David Jones and Andrew Schield. uneral of Mrs. Barrier.

The funeral of Mj s. Nathaniel Barrier took place from her home, Arch hnlrT Mirtfs. with smrvip.M nt tha house, Rev. C. E.

Fetzer officiating. A quartette om the Lutheran church, sang, "Asleep in Jesus," and "It is Well With My Soul." Interment was made in "aylor. The following were the pall bearers; James Stephens, Frank Frailey, John Von Bergen, iM'ichael Off, Michael Imdorp, Thomas Beans and Thomas H. Stephens. Victim of Peculiar Accident, Ace DaJIey.

a teamster employed Scranton Coal company and residing at 116 South Grant avenue, was rather severely injured on' tpe head yesterday while unloading 'coal. tvhlle standing on a porch, a largeJ 1mf nf nnn) fall linnn tiia llAnifV' He was treated nt th Side hospital. Old Gibson Rye This famous whiskey is from one of the largest producers of high grade Rye Whiskey in the world it's a stimulant that has no equal among whiskies. You'll never find another rye so tasty, so mellow, so all satisfying. Remember, when the doctor says "A whiskey," he means pure whiskey, ffl ftfl Full quarts 'UU WEST SCRANTON Headquarters rjt Jenkins Drug SturS, Corner Main Avenue and JaektM Street, Where Newt Item May Be Left.

BAPTIST YOUNG PEOPLE HAVE ELECTED OFFICERS Both Senior and Junior' Societies Choose Pilots For Another Year. The Senior Baptist Young People union of the First Baptist church this week elected the following officers for 1912: President, Miss Ethel Davis; vice president, Harry Bone; secretary. Miss Mary Grenwell; treasurer, Miss Eva Wrightnour; pianist, Miss Mary Reid; assistant pianist, Miss Susie Van Buskirk. The officers of the Junior Baptist Young People's, union of the First Baptist chuwih for 1912 are: Superintendents, Rev. and Mrs.

J. S. Wright nour, who have appointed as assistant Harry The following were elected this week: President, Arthur Zimmerman; vice president, Catherine Hutchinson; secretary, Ernest Wells; treasurer, Verna Lewis; pianist, Mabel Davis. There were 120 present last Sunday, As this is one qf the largest Junior Baptist Young People's unions in the country, a photograph of it was requested by the editor of "Our Juniors," the national paper, with a circulation all over tJhe country. For writing the cbst letter descriptive of the work of the society Hattie Ross, of 1918 Price street, received a prize of a gold Junior pin this week.

The photograph and letter will appear in the January THIRTY NINE YEARS AGO CAMP OF 78 ORGANIZED P. S. of Members Observe Anniversary With Smoker. The members of Camp No. 178, Patriotic Order' Sons of America, cele 1 brated last evening in Washington Hall the thirty ninth anniversary of the organization of the camp.

The anniversary program consisted of refreshments, a smoker and addresses by members of the camp and invited guests. One of the principal speakers was Attorney W. Ellery' Burns, who congratulated members of the camp on having reached their thirty ninth anniversary. The camp, he said, was never in a more flourishing condition or doing, better work. The thirty nine years that had elapsed since it was established were years of progress and expansion, Mr.

Burns said, and he hoped that its history in the future would be on similar lines. Attorney W. M. Bunnell, president of the camp, also delivered a brief address. He congratulated the camp its numerical, moral and financial strength.

The young men who were connected with their camp were the elite of West Scranton, he declared. Among others who delivered addresses were L. V. Decker and William Reynolds. All these speakers spoke in congratulatory terms of the camp and the excellent condition which it had reached.

NOTES AND COMMENTS Congressman "Davy John" Lewis, of Maryland, who was one of the speakers at the Grangers' meeting, met a number of his old time friends yesterday. Tihere is a great streak of human nature in the congressman, A number of his countrymen called upon him and invited him to become their guest 'at a formal gathering and he declined on the score that he would be causing them unnecessary trouble. "I shall be delighted to meet some of those boys," he said, "who worked in the mines and stove works at the same time as I did, but I want to meet them just as tihey are and to hear them sing just as if I were one of them and had dropped in "accidentally." The hint was taken and a number of West Scranton sine am ware invito tt mpAt the legislator and former breaker boyJ In Ua 1 1 1.3 1 1 'I Jl IIIC JJdllUlD Ul LI1C Ul U1U 11ULC1, through the courtesy of Mr. Evans, and a most enjoyable evening was spent At the end Mr. Lewis remarked: "This has been one of the most enjoyable treats of my life.

I could ask you to sing what I wanted to hTi and you have responded most generously. Wihen I go to a concert I must listen to what is listed on the program. This is the first time in my life that I have heard the music I wanted to hear. I shall never forget it. Twenty seven years ago Mr.

Lewis was employed in the Scranton Stove works. There were three Jeffreys boys employed there also: Joseph, who Is now secretary of the Scranton Gas and Water company; William, who 'has been connected with the First National bank for twenty four years, and Charles, who is salesman for the Stove company. Yesterday Mr. Lewis also met these old friends for the first time since he left Scranton. So page fourteen today.

Feed at Wholesale Prices. Feed, meal and corn, per hundred, $1.55. per bushel, 68c. No. 1 Michigan ha per hundred, $1.35.

No. 1 Clover hay, fcer $1.26. Norton's Cash Store, 2324 Jackson street. Old Phone, 194 J. Death of an Infant.

Paul Duggan, the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Jn F. Duggan. died yes terday morning at the home of his parents, 2133 Jackson street.

The funeral will take place, tomorrow afternoon at o'clock. Interment will be made in Cathedral cemetery. Death of Caroline The death of Mrs. Caroline Van Kirk Ridgeway Greeri, widow of James p. Green took place yesterday at her 1603 Washburn aged eighty one years and eight months.

Mr. Duddv Die. Bartholemew Duddy, of 1025 Price street, died yesterday morning. He is survived by one son, John and three daughters, Mary, Margaret and Ellen Duddy and by one sister, Mrs. Flnley.

Syrian Guest Coming. The1 evangelist who Is known all over the world as "The Syrian Guest." and who is known publicly at least by. no other will deliver his famous lecture from the Twenty third Psalm in the First welsh Baptist I I. church at 6 o'clock, on Sunday evening. The Syrian GueSt is author of "The Shepherd Sond on the Hill of It Is stated that the lecture of the Syrian Guest from the Twenty third Psalm is one of the finest" things of its kind that church people can expect to hear Death of Charles Sippel.

Charles who formerly resided in West Scranton died on Wednesday morning of pneumonia at Bingham, Utah, aged fifty three years. Deceased a brother df Henry Sipple, of 1009 Jackson street. He is survived by two Henry and Frank, by three half brothers, George, Christian and William Janes, by his stepfather. Christian Janes. Sr and by 'turn oiatava Ura QamnAl Khanman and Miss Dorothy Janes.

Funeral of Mrs. D. W. Vaughan. The funeral of Mrs.

Vaughan, ot 127 South Garfield avenue, took place yesterday afternoon, with 'services at the residence at 2.30 o'clock, Rev. T. Richards, of the Welsh Baptist church officiating. In tcment was in Washburn street cemetery. The funeral was largely attended by many of the deceased's friends and relatives.

Sweedish Citizens Club. I The Sweedish American Citizens club will meet Friday evening, December 15, at 7:30 p. m. at their regu la meeting, place, corner of Grant avenue and Washburn street. All members are requested to be present, also, there will be election of o'fflcers for the coining year.

Gift to Patron. On Friday evening at 7:30 the Majestic Nickelette will award to of the theater a valuable cut glass dish and two pieces of hand painted China by Mrs. F. Cavell. Christmas Bazaar.

The Daughters of the Covenant of the Plymouth Congregational church held a bazaar and fair last night in the church parlors which was largely attended. The room in which the festival was "held was prettily decorated. The booths were arranged around the hall and held a large assortment of useful and artistic articles. The stalls were attended by ladies of the Covenant and during the time sale was open business was brisk. There was also in connection witfc the festival an ice cream and cake booth.

1 St. John's Church Bazaar. The Christmas festival and bazaar which was carried on during the past two days and nights was brought to a successful close last night, the attendance being larger than on the preceding night. Practically all of the articles that had been on sale were purchased by those who attended the fair. The Christmas tree, which was loaded with articles when the festival opened was stripped bare.

Any articles that may have remained over' from the will be disposed of later by; the ladles who had charge of the BRIEF NEWS NOTES Alderman James F. Noone, who has been confined to his home by a slight Illness, is recovered. Miss Kate Vaughan, of New York, is visiting West Scranton friends. Tihe Ladies' Aid society of the Washburn Street Presbyterian church held a meeting in the church parlors last night. Miss Delia Gilgallon.

of Wilkes Barre, has returned home after a visit to Bellevue relatives. Miss Annie Polk, of Brooklyn, has returned after a visit in West Scranton. Abraham Scheuster, of New York, is visiting friends in West Scranton. Edward G. Gale, of Philadelphia, has returned after a business tri pto West Scranton.

Martin Malone, of Flagstaff, left for New York yesterday after making a brief stay over in West Scranton. iMIss Annie O'Brien, of Plttston, has returned from a visit to West George Henry, of Buffalo, has returned home after a visit to. West Scranton. Miss Eleanor Tomlinson, of TErle, is visiting West Scranton friends. Gerald Sampson, of New York, was a visitor to wesi seranion yesteraay.

Miss Mae Davis, of Aswell court, is recovering from an illness. P. F. Taylor, of South Everett ave nue, is recovering from an illness. There will be a rehearsal of Christ mas music at the Simpson Methodist Episcopal church this evening at 7 o'clock.

Rev. F. D. Hartsock will deliver an illustrated sermon Sunday evening on the life and times of Daniel. The members of the Plymonth Coi gregational church Sunday school will elect officers for the ensuing year Sunday afternoon.

tp TTiprcortv. tit "Prlpfl ntrAt wtin was lnjuyTd Some weeks ago ir of the 'local mines, has so far recovered as to be abje to be around again. Henry Davis, of Binghamton, who was visiting friends in West Scranton, has returned home. Edward Morgan, of Loon Lake, Is visiting his father. Joseph Good Liquor Rightly Used Is Both Food and Medicine Golden Wedding Whiskey A strictly pure old Whiskey that will at once commend itself to all for family use.

Full 7Cp quarts I 3C fill t. f. Mcdonough, Prop Carpets, Rugs $9 75 BRUSSELS RUGS vpCalvS jjeavy serviceable, genuine Brussels 'every store sells at Patterns for all rooms. 9x12 feet. $19.50 WILTON VELVET RUGS Heavy thick set pile.

Handsome patterns and rich colors. Suitable for every room. 9x12 feet. $27.50 and $30 in other stores. $16 50 AXMINSTER RUGS Exquisite soft tone col ors In patterns all rooms Beauti fur in the home.

Soft to the tread. Admired by everybody. Size 9 ft. by 12 ft. Compare with $25 and $30 rugs elsewhere $35.00 ROYAL WILTON RUGS A lifetime of satisfactory service.

Colors and patterns such as are found in these splendid weaves. 9xJ2 feet. Elegance arid real luxury. CRa FOR.SC BRUSSELS oARPEi Patterns for of Jackson street. all rooms, nails and stairs.

$1 1fl FOR $1.50 VELVET CARPET I Beautifsl colors and patterns. LINOLEUM, 45c weight and in handsome patterns; 65c grade. Years of service in yoirr kitchen or vestibule. INLAID LINOLEUM, 65c and up. wiirord Harris, of North Brotnl avenue, has recovered from an illness.

Mrs. Hannah Lewis, of Luzerne street, is In Edwardsville. Miss Viola Hawley, who Is ill at the home of her aunt on Lafayette street, is recovering. Dr. J.

J. Roberts, who was recently married in Wales, Is on his way home, ui la Avnected to arrive In this city In the announcement of the names of those who were elected to offices at the last meeting of the Ladles' Catholic Benevolent society, that of Mrs. Agnes AlcManus was omitted. She was electedf treasurer of the society. Rev.

T. C. of Plymouth, Good Cooking Brandy. and 85c full qts. Port Wines per gal.

and up. Sherry Wines per gal. and up. French Cognac Brandy $1.00 per bottle ALL PURCHASES DELIVERED FREE IN UNMARKED PACKAGES AND UN LETTERED WAGONS DINING TABLE Like cut. Genuine Oak.

Heavy pedestal; carved claw feet. Sells for $16.00. Our price, $10.50. Ai Pure Vfines for the Table Good Wines are what we handle always a better quality for the same money than any other dealers. ALL THE LEADING BRANDS.

BOTTLED AND BULK. 'Phone us your wants. ft. Jain Ave. Our Prices Appeal to Careful Buyers "ST UseM, Beautiful and Appropriate 81 $18.00 value.

High polish bow side glass. Our price, $14.50 Christmas Gifts i Sensible Christmas Gifts are the only kind that are really wanted all kinds are welcomed and the politeness of the recipient calls for an expression of gratitude. If you would just use a little judgment you would quickly see that knick knacks are just passing fancies, while something staple js something lasting. Just take your own wishes as an example wouldn't you rather have something you can use every day instead of a case of some fancy stuff? In THIS store you will find ONLY sensible gifts articles that will give years of service and many Merry Christ mases. Golden Oak China Closet IU1 In eaters Single and double Heaters, made of best' castings and finest nickel trim mings.v See our two, special heaters for this week: $24 Heater $45 Heater $32.50 Solid Oak Buffet i 8 Large and roomy, all rubbed and polished large French bevel plate mirror.

Special, $12.75 KAPLAN'S COUCH OF QUALITY FURNITURE BAZAAR LACKAWANNA AVE. will preach at the Plymouth Congregational church Sunday. A number of persons will be received into the church and holy communion will be administered. A daughter has been born to Mr. and Mrs, Henry M.

Williams, of Cameron avenue. a Enoch Williams, of Plymouth, who was a visitor to West Scranton, has returned A son has been born to Mr. and Mrs. J. P.

Cawley, of Railroad avenue. Miss Sarah Kresge, of North Hyde Park avenue, is recovering from An Illness. Winifred' Flynn, daughter of Mr. and Mn. 'Martin Flynn, of Sixteenth ba recovered from an attack of Sale Price, O) Large, beautifully carved frame, in quarter sawed golden oak; claw feet; indestructible springs; upholstered with imperial leather, deeply tufted.

flJQ 7p Like cut, only $Uif 513 513 scarlet fever. Mrs. William Griffiths, will complete the term as worthy matron, the Martha Washington Chapter of the Eastern Star on December 27, was presented with a jewel at the meeting of chapter which was held Monday evening. 'Miss Georglana Powell, of Wilkes Barre, friends. is visiting West Scranton A number of friends of Michael Mc Graw, of South Keyser avenue, were entertained at his home to a pig roast Which was served by Mr.

and Fred Evans. Thomas' Jenkins gave several selections on th piano at the same time. OUR CHARGE ACCOUNT SYSTEM HELPS TO FURNISH YOUR HOME. i Pride of the Valley circle, of the Home circle, met last night, nominated officers and transacted other business. Gerald Maughon, of Philadelphia, has returned home after visiting friends in West; Scranton.

Harold Mayhew, of New York, visited West Scranton yesterday oft a business trip. Anthony O'Horo, of Syracuse, Is visiting West Scranton friends. Mr. and Mrs. Sands, of Bloomsburg, are guests, of friends in West Scranton.

Mrs. John Massey, of the guest of friends in West Scran'ton. Mis Irene Wallace, of Brooklyn, Is vlsluntT friends la Wast Scranton..