The Tribune from Scranton, Pennsylvania • Page 6

News of the West Side Board of Trad a MAfitino country districts, Peddler is Robbed Par sonage Wedding Personal Mention. DARING HOLD UP On account of the zero weather there as not a large attendance at the adjourned meeting of the West. Side. board of trade last evening. However several important matters were brought to the attention of the board and discussed.

One of the members present said it was his candid opinion that Mayor Alex Connell. intended to build the wall along' the Lackawanna river. If there was any way of constructing it during his administration it would.be built. The advisability of taking up the matter of the purchase of the Allen and adjoining properties Main avenue for a public park waa referred but 'on account of the mall appropriation asked for park purposes this year it was thought that nothing could be done the matter. It was suggested by a member present that lit would be more to the purpose tor the board to interest some enterprising moneyed man to build a business block on the site, where a large hall could be built that could be usefl for entertainments and other purposes, Mears hall being engaged for almost every night in the week by dancing classes, etc.

The condition, of 'the bridge over Keyser creek on Luzerne street alto received attention, but as measures 'have; already been provided for building a new bridge the subject was It was moved and carried that the secretai be instructed to call on the chairman of the special viaduct committee that was appointed to assist in procuring an appropriation for the purchase of the property between Schnell's court and Weil Lackawanna avenue for market purposes and advise the hurrying up of the pioject. Secretary Moser moved that a' spc o'clock. Re keeps his horse on Emmet street in Spiegel's have returned from New York barn. About ,4 o'clock he hitched up his horse and started to get his papers and when on Fourth avenue a short distance from the barn he was stopped by three Poles, one of whom seized his horse by the head and the other two advanced toward him. Froed called for assistance and a young man came to his rescue.

Poles then ran away. It is said the three men are known and will be arrested. ARABIAN PEDDLER ROBBED. Thotnaa Azad of 919 Scranton street, an Arabian peddler, went to the Ridge, Archbald, recently to dispose of his wares and collect some bills, One of the places he visited to collect a bill was the boarding house of Joseph Tincavitch. Azad alleges that he was thrown put of the house by the proprietor and while he was being ejected a watch and three pipes were taken from his sample case.

When he arrived home in this city he went before Alderman 'James 1 Noone and swore out a fnT the arrest of Tincavitch. Nonstable Canavan went to the Ridge on Monday afternoon and brought Tincavitch back with him. When arraigned, before the alderman he was held in bail on two charges, assault and battery and larceny. OFFICERS ELECTED. The following officers have been elected by the Sunday school of tha Plymouth Congregational church: Superintendent, Elias E.

Evans; assistant superintendent, Richard Owens; secretary, J. Hayden Oliver; assistant secretary Robert Evans; treasurer, A. Eynon; librarian, Evan.F. Davis; assistants, Howard Eynon and Wil fred Thomas: pianist, Agnes Joseph; executive committee, Joseph Oliver, Miss Jennie Lewis and D. D.

Evans. FUNERAL OF MARTIN DOLAN. The funeral of the late Martin po lan. of 430 Emmet street, was held from the house yesterday morning, at The cortege proceeded to Holy Cross church, where a high mass of qulem celebrated by Rey. Stephen O'Boyle.

That the deceased had many friends in the community in which he lived was evidenced by the large number of neighbors who were in attendance. Interments was made in. Cathedral cemetery by Un dertaker Regan. DEATH OV WILLIAM BORTREE. W.

W. Bortree, of 12 Corbett ave one of the best known residents of the Bellevue section, died Monday cial committee be appointed to conler nght at 11:30 aged about 00 yeais. with the director of public works and find out the improvements that w'li be made on the West during th? coming year. The committee appointed was Messrs. MoFer, Thayer, Fern, Favrell and Reese.

President Daniels informed the board that improvements are soon to be made in the spike mill in Keyser valley. The working force will be increased and other things manufactured. fr called the attention of the board to the condition of the side wn.k:i on Lafayette street between ur.mer and' Main avenue, being too tttrio to accommodate the traffic. He raid Lafayette street was one of the main arteries between a growing section of this fide and the central city and advised the widening of the sidewalk. The special committee already appointed was instructed to refer the matter to the director of public works.

The grading or a certain portion of Price street was also referred to the committee. President Daniels called attention to water that is running down Swot land street, arising from leaking water The water flows down the center of the street car tracks, causing ice which makes it dangerous for people riding on the cars. The special committee will refer the matter to the director of public works. BEFORE THE ALDERMEN. John Goboura, of South Seventh avenue, had Mrs.

Anna Berisnaskl, of 139 Seventh avenue, before Alderman James F. Noone Monday evening for disorderly conduct. Constable Jacobs made the arrest. The case was settled, the defendant paying the cost. Yesterday "Mrs.

Berisnaskl went before Alderman Timothy Jones and swore out a warrant against Goboura. She ailctred that he did wilfully and unlawfully a dishr bance upon the St: cot by calling her vile names abd causing a large crowd to congregate. The defendant was fined $1 and paid the costs. Annie also had Peter Bogok of Seventh avenue arraigned before Alderman Jones for perjury. She alleged he swore falsely in the case before Alderman Noone on Monday evening.

The defendant was held in $300 bail. ADVERTISED LETTER LIST. Willie Crocker, 317 South Ninth street; Peitrino Legambi, 130 Robin soi: st A. Petty, 160 South Sumner avenue; Mr. S.

Price, 165 South Bromley avenue: Fred. D. Rose, 214 Division street. Miss, McCarthy, Mr. W.

Smith, 126 Robinson street; Mrs. E. Thomas, Jucknon stiect. KICKED BY A HORSE. Thomas McGuiie, employed by Fred Post, the drayman, while out with a team of horses was kicked on the side of the head, cutting his ear quite badly.

Dr. F. C. Hall was called, JOHN GRANAHAN'S CONDITION. John Granahan, of Grant avenue, the miner who was so seriously injured by a fall of roof in Briggs' mine on Monday, remained in about the same condition last evening as on Monday evening.

It was said the next 12 hours, will decide whether he will recover or not. MARRIED LAST EVENING. The parsonage of the Tabernacle Congregational church on South Hyde Park avenue was the scene of a pretty wedding last evening at 8 o'clock, when Miss Jennie Richards of Howell street, and Mr. Hughie Thomas of Evans court, were united in marriage by the Rev. D.

P. Jones. Miss Mary Giles was the bridesmaid and Hary Holden was the best man. Both the bride and her maid wore becoming costumes of gray, Mr. and Mrs.

Thomas will. reside on this side. ARRIVE TODAY. The remains of Henry Wfilther, of Yonkers, X. who was killed in New York lily.

Hie expected to arrive in tills city today. Undertaker Price will convey the body to the home of the parents. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Wal ther.

.1315 Jackson street, from where the funeral will be conducted. DARING" HOLDUP. A daring holdup occurrM oti Fourth avenue, Bellevue, early on Sundav morning. The man who was heM was Otto Froed. of Hickory street, who delivers Sunday papers in the The deceased was a carpenter by trade.

The remains will be taken to Moscow on Thursday morning for. interment. BOY RUN OVER. A 5 year old son of Mr and Mrs. Harry Craig, of Bromley avenue, was run over by a heavy wagon at the corner Of North Main avenue and Lafayette street.

The heavy wheels passed over the little fellow's knee, quite severely injuring it. He was carried to his home. i YESTERDAY'S FIRE. The alarm from box 39 at about 10 o'clock yesterday morning, was caused by a blaze in a closet in the French Root hotel on Washburn street, owned by George W. Evans.

The fire was caused by the explosion of a lamp that was burning in the closet. The flames communicated to some paper and next the woodwork and only the quick response of the fire department prevented a lively conflagration. Engine No. 3 and Chemical No. 2 responded and the fire was put out with chemicals.

In turning the corner of South Hyde Park avenue and Washburn street the Chemical's engine slid on the icy street and struck the curb in front of Dr. Palne's residence, bending one of the axles. The firemen abandoned the apparatus and proceeded to the fire with Engine No. 3. The bent axle was soon repaired nfier being taken back to the quarters.

100 GREEN STAMPS Given on first dollar purchase in our clcak room, every day this week. Cut out the coupon in our advertisement, Hears Hagen. NOTES AND PERSONALS. Mrs. Frances and daughters Bertha and Irene, of North Bromley avenue.

Mr. and Mrs. George Easterle left for Mauch Chunk yesterday morning to attend the funeral of Mrs. Susan Pryor. Ernest J.

House, of Marlon, N. formerly of South Main avenue, who haB been visiting friends on this side. returned home yesterday Julia Petherscavitch. the 12 year Poplar street girl who was lost on Monday night and brought to the police station by Officer Morgan, was afterwards sent home on a car by Lieutenant Davis, who paid her fare, the girl having no money, Mrs. George Watkins, of Nineteenth avenue, is recovering from a severe illness.

Lewis Hodges, of is visiting Mrs. Thomas Jenkins on Thirteenth avenue. The bowling1 team made up of Side police officers were practicing yfsterday afternoon for the game lo be played Friday afternoon on tne South Side. The male members of St. Patrick's church choir met Inst evening for re hearal.

The ladies will meet Friday evening. Division No. 1, A. O. held an Important meeting last Mrs.

H. C. McDermott, of North Hyde Park avenue, arrived home this morning after rt visit of seven weeks with her daughter, Mrs. S. L.

Olver, of St. Louis, Mo. The fan used for entilatingNo, school building broke down Monday morning nnd the morning session was fan was repaired in time for the a.emoon session. William Bush, of North Sumner avenue, has recovered from an attack of pneumonia. He' "was taken ill in Erie, but! was 'able to reach 'his home.

DaVld Moylan, of Price street, while at work In the Lackawanna foundry had his fingers injured by the fall of a piece of Iron. The Fourth Ward' Republican club will meet Friday night in Co operative hall. Business of Importance will be conducted and all members are requested to attend. i EAST LEMON. Dec.

1.1. People are enjoying 'the beautiful snow, of which we had about one foot last Thursday morning. (About thirty friends of Mr. John Henry gave him a pleasant surprise last Saturday evening and left a fine rocking; chair as a riiiohibrnnee of their VIIt. As it wa John's birthday, his wife planned the little surprise for him, which waa complete.

Refreshments were served and a very pleasant time was enjoyed by all. J. B. RIker Is quite seriously ill. but is gaining slowly.

Messrs. Kurtz and Long, of Scranton, are spending a few days here, hunting. Do not forget the entertainment and soclnl at the churchy Friday evening; THE SCRANTON REPUBLICAN, WEDNESDAY. DECEMBER 16, 1903. ORTH END.

A small wooden structure owned, by P. F. Gibbons and situated at 2013 Marion street, was threatened "by fire early yesterday morning. A basket of clothes, stationed in a too close proximity to an overheaed stove, ignited and quickly communicated to the woodwork. Several buckets of water quenched ttie flames.

The funeral" of David Alexander took place from his late the home of his sister, Mrs. John Lloyd, on North Main avenue. Monday afternoon. The services were conducted at the house at' 12:30 o'clock by Rev. Dr.

Jones, of the Welsh Congregational church, assisted by Rev. J. Rees, of the Puritan Congregational church and Rev. William Morgan, of Bellevue. The choir of the Welsh Congregational church sang impressive hymns.

Panooka Lodge of Red Men attended in full mourning regalia. The pall bearers were: William Berry. William Howell, James Cousin and William Cotisln. Interment was made In Washburn street cemetery. Druggist B.

Littejohn and John Reese, two of our expert nlmrods. returned from a very successful bunting trip to East Lemon, Susquehanna county, During their sojourn. Mr. Llttlejohn. narrowly escaped injury' in a runaway accident SPORTS.

The 'Dutch Gap Manhattan basketball team is now on the trail of all the boast ed champion teams of the They organized recently and one of their first conquests was the decisive victory over the crack No, 23 school team. The roster of the team is: Jones and Houlihan, forwards; Gallagher, center; F. and Frayne, guards. The Stars will appear before the public, next week, after a long period of idleness. Next Tuesday evening they meet the.

strong Pittston Eagles at the Auditorium. Throughout the season Mana ger Connolly has been negotiating for this game and It was njt until last Fri aay inai agreements were signed. Dr. J. J.

Sullivan left yesterday afternoon for New York city to have a personal consultation with Dr. Poor, of the Pasteur Institute. J. F. McAndrew.

the West Market street shoe dealer, will give a free phonograph concert this afternoon. The Algonquin club will conduct their weekly social at the Auditorium this week. "Lesson' from Hezekiah's Prayer" will be the theme of the service this evening in the Providence Presbyterian church. The pastor. Rev.

Dr. Guild, will give a brief address. The committees af the Providence Presbyterian Sunday school announco that the Christmas exercises will be held on' Thursday. Christmas eve. 100 GREEN STAMPS Given on first doar purchase In our cloak' room; every day this week.

Cut out the coupon in our advertisement. Mears Hagen. North End Business Directory. H. Crippen, Successor of T.

J. Det weiler. manufacturer of' fine harness, aealer In robes, blankets, whips, 1824 North Main avenue. GREEN RIDGE. The Masonic lodge, No.

507, held their election of officers in their hail on Dickson avenue Monday evening. The following officers were elected for the ensuing year: W. James Walker; S. T. B.

Jackson; J. Charles Jeffries; treasurer, R. A. Zimmerman; secretary, E. G.

Stevens: trustees, C. S. Seamans, George S. Atkins and E. B.

Imeson. Represen tative to urana lodge, ueorge Hay cock. The Green Ridge Baptist Sunday school held their regular business meeting Monday evening. The officers for the coming year are: Su perintendent, Grant Lewis; assistant superintendent, Frank Filmore; treasurer, Arthur recording sece tary, Henhy Witmore; financial secretary, Fred Waren: libarlan, William Schoonover; chorister, Mabel Chase. Mr.

Roy West of Von Storch ave nue has returned from a week's stay at Carbondale. NEW BOWLING ALLEYS OPENED. Grand opening of New Bowline Al ley, Wednesday evening, Deo. 16. Matched Game, Free Lunch.

Law rence orchestra in attendance. Come one Come all. Green Ridge Hotel. 5112 Richard Kimmacher. Proo.

Mr. John Baker of Monsey avenue has secured a position with T. IX. Hughes of Green Ridge street. Mr.

J. Nebell of Monsey avenue is FREE TOURS. $10.00 worth of Green Trading Stamps with I lb. Mixed Tea, 50c, and 1 lb. B.

S. M. Java and Mocha Coffee, 25c. 21 lbs. Granulated Sugar.

$1.00 Zu Zu .03 Tid Bits .07 Can Peaches .10 3 Cans Tomatoes .25 Pure Lard 10 3 Cans Milk .25 1,000 Double Spruce and Xmas Trees. 1,000 Holly Wreaths. Loose Holly, Roping, Stars, Anchors, Etc. Candies, Nuts, Figs and Dates. Offer Good till Dec.

25. Green Ridge Market, Bring Coupon. Republican. RAYMOND WHITCOMB'S TOURS All Traveling Expenses Included. A party under special escort will leave Philadelphia Jan.

21 In an elceant train of Vestibuled Pullman Sleeping Cars, with dining car. for a 35 days" tour through' the Southern States and OLD MEXICO Amnio time will be riven to nil th leading cities and places of historic and nfcturesaue interest In Mexico. Inoii.Hino the Wonderful Tampleo Division of the moxican i pnirni nan way. a WeeR in the Cltv of Mexico, and a Four Dnv trin over the Vera. Cruz Railway.

On the samo'dnte there will be nnrtv for 72 days' tour through Mexico and California going via St. Louis and Arkansas Hot Springs and returning via Colorado California Jan. 12. 21. irh 11.

16; March 3 and 8. Tours to Florida and Naeau, Jan. 12. 28; Feb. 16; March 1.

Oriental Lands Tour. Jan. 5 or 30. Send for circular and mention trln A. slred.

Railroad and Steamship Tickets to all points. RAYMOND A WHITCOMB CO. 1005 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia. entertaining, bis cousin, C. Nebell, of Susquehanna, Rev.

D. Savage of Wilkes Barre visited Green Ridge friends yesterday. 100 GREEN STAMPS Given on first dollar purchao in our cloak room, every day this week. Cut out the coupon in.pur advertisement. Mears Hagen.

Teachers' Local Institute. The teachers of the sixth institute district, held their first session at Dalton Saturday afternoon. December 12, in the high school building. C. B.

Hanyen, principal of Dalton schools, acted as chairman, and Miss Mary Decker was appointed secretary. Prof. R. L. Williams, of Clark's Green, read a paper on the "Relation of the Home to the School," lri" which he gave many excellent suggestions.

Miss Mildred J. Smith Bang a solo in her usual pleasing manner. "Aesthetic Imagination" was the subject of Miss Grace. Atherton's paper, whlcn showed great care in its preparation. A number of primary pupils, under the direction of their teacher, Miss Relph, gave a concert recitation and motion exercise, which was well received.

Mr. Roy A. Decker gave a paper on Influences," In which many good points were brought out. A number of questions was given out by the' chairman, and answered by the teachers. Great interest was shown, and several took part in discussing the different subjects.

This waa followed by a beautiful vocal duet by Mrs. W. I P. Jenkins and Miss Smith. Mildred Williams gave a recitation and was followed by Dr.

M. S. Godshall in a chalk talk, which was highly interest ing. Dr. Godshall has a wonderful gift' along this line, and his many different drawings were enjoyed by ail.

The last talk wan on "How to Keep Order," by Superintendent J. C. Taylor. He gave many helpful and useful suggestions to teachers, and had the undivided attention of all present. The institute was a pronounced success, and was enjoyed by all present.

The next one will be held in Waveriy hi January. "Itching hemorrhoids were the plague of my life. Was almost wild. Doan's Ointment cured me quickly and permanently, after doctors had failed." F. Cornwell, Valley street, Sauger ti'es, N.

Y. Christinas Gomes XMAS LINEN. Be she your mother or your friend, or be It that you are giving yourself a present this time, there is nothing more acceptable than a table( cloth with napkins to match it, a lunch cloth, or a fine pair of good ser vlceable huck or Da, mask towels. Just so its linen, and good linen, you please them all right. llMTIKpi WEDNESDAY SPECIAL.

25e Pillow Tfp, 2 for 25c. These are made of Mercerized Ticking in Armorial designs, with Coat of Arms and Gothic Leaf ornamentation, in Turkey, Red, Nile Green and many other good colors; also the celebrated figure designs, The Vaudeville Girl and The Minuet, 2 for 25c. Yellow stamps FOR 1 On Every Purchase of lOe. Open Evenings. But once a year, but a true Xmas Gift should be good enough for all year.

We are showing such as appeal to those with an eye to the useful as well as ornamental. MERCERIZED WAISTINGS in white and colored, In endless variety and popular prices. To the lady that does her own sewing nothing could be more acceptable, as Mercerized Kffects become every one and are' always elegant in appearance. WAISTS ready to put on, in all sizes and styles. Silks.

$1.98 to $850. Flannel, 98c to $3.50. Madras, 79o to $3.00. Mercerized, 75c to $2.69. 40OB 1 IhIstoiwIih Republican.

McCONNELL 400 and 402 Lackawanna Ave. SUIT CASES, FUR DRIVING GLvOVES UMBRELLAS, SUSPENDERS fancy Boxes). NECKWEAR (In Boies.) Make very appreciative holiday gifts. CONRAD 30S Lackawanna Ave. The only Gents' Furnishing Store that gives GREEN TRADING STAMPS.

i Nevsfof Christmas Shoppers Our Btoie presents brilliant array of most excellent things suitable for. CHRISTMAS GIFTS gifts which have the stamp of quality. WATCHES, DIAMOND PENDENTS, RINGS, GOLD JEWELRY, GOLD AND SILVER HANDLED UMBRELLAS, CUT GLASS, STERLING SILVERWARE, ETC REAL CORAL BEADS at lrom $2.00 to $16.00 a String. C. LUTHER, 133 WYOMING AVE.

Established 1887. Hotel Jermyn BIdg. Profits Cut oa Pare, Health Giving So 20 STAMPS With every dollar's worth of Groceries Purchased. NO COUPONS NEEDED. Green California Hams.

Smoked Cali fornia Hams I "0 iO lbs. best quality Sugar. Fancy, Skinned Hams lie 6C Standard Meats that are government Inspected. Oranges, per dozen 20C, 25C and 30C Fine, sweet Florida Fruit Chocolate Creams, 2 lbs. for 25C Bon .........2 lbs.

for 25C French Mixed Candies 3 lbs. for 25C Sngared Pop Corn, per qt 5c New Mixed ..2 lbs. for 25C Walnuts, per lb. 2l2Q Sott Shell Almonds, per lb. 20c Datesj per lb.

8c Figs, per lb. 2jc to 1 5C Box Figs, fancy. 10C Bast Currants. .3 lbs. for 25C Fancy new Raisins 3 lbs.

for 25C Citron, Lemon and Orange Peel, per lb. Armour's Mincemeat, in pails 20C and 35c Cape Cod Cranberries, per qt. oc Silverleaf Maple Syrup, full qt. bottle 25c 10 lbs. choice Rio Coffee $1 ,00 1 lb Gold Medal Baking Powder with $5.00 worth of extra stamps 50c Belfast Early June Peas, per can.

10c 3 large cans Golden Pumpkin 25C Tall can best Salmon 1 0c Large can Plum Pudding. 10c 6 cakes Light House Soap, with $1.00 worth of extra stamps 25C McCae MONEY SAVING CASH STORES, 441 443 N. Main Avenue. OPEN EVENINGS UNTIL CHRISTMAS. ALL WE8T SIDE CARS STOP AT MoCANN'8.

CUT THIS OUT GREAT STAMP OFFER. $4. A A worth of Yellow Stamps with erery Dollar Purchase During the month of December if yon bring this coupon. TUT A TT Men's vw tv Furnishings. Hotel Jermyn Ml WYOMINd AVENUE.

arc Mi STOVES, RANGES, HEATERS, HOT PLATES, GAS HEATERS, Headquarters for Window Glass. Bunster Forsyth 325 327 PENH AVE. E. I. daPONT it NEMOURS OF PENNSYLVANIA, Dealers In Sporting Powder, High Explosives and Electric Goods.

Old Phone, 935 2. 938 2 New Phone, 258 Manufacturers of 401 Connell Bnildlnr, Scranton, Pa ADVERTISE IN THE REPUBLICAN 1.