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iIIC CCSANVPN TRUTH, VDDtfE3DAY AFTERNOOK, NOVEMBER 3, 1109. MEM MUCAN VICTORY IN LUZERNE 1500 Yards of Lovely Dress Silks Worth a while, the surprise came when the Democratic districts showed bllt gains Saturday 50c and the yard Thursday, Friday for the Republicans T. M. Powell surprised many of his' friends by the vote he got in strong; Iemocratic districts. Where no Re publican majorities had ever been known Powell ran far ahead.

Mc Guigan's strength In Wilkes Barre! was a surprise to the Republicans. It was known that he would poll nice vote in sections, but few antici pated the big vote he grot in the strong hplds of the Republicans. Special to The Truth. Wilkes Barre. Nov.

3. By a decisive majority the entire Republican county ticket was elected yesterday. John 3T. Williams, the Republlcan candidate for district attorney, has a lead of from 1.500 to 2,000 over his opponent. Frank, ilcGulgan.

McGulgan was one of the candidates that the' Democrats felt certain they would elect. Powell, for phothonotary. has a lead of 2,000 over Wateer, the Democratic candidate. Kelser. for clerk of the courts, has a lead of 6.132 over 'CVDonnell.

John M. Garman had no opposition for Judge of the court of common Unlike other years all the early returns last nlffht showed an alarming depletion in the Republican vote and for a time it looked as if the other aide toad a good chance of winning out Next came districts in which the fight was neck and neck; then came the returns that gave the Republicans their Bood lead. Although looked as if the candidates would all run close 'for wunson, me democratic canaiaate for Judge of the supreme court, was the only Democrat who "got a majority In the countiy, leading Von Moschzls ker "by The Republican candidates for state treasurer and auditor The Silks that Women are Wearing and at a Saving of from 25c to 50c on a Yard Qualities and Colors that will appeal to the most fastidious Women all the newest and desired effects general, were far ahead of the Demo cratic candidates. The constitutional smendments which were to be voted on were paid little attention, and not more than about one fourth of the voters paid any attention to them at all. To wear the Silks that other women are wearing and yet NO wear the Silks that other women WEST BUSINESS OFFICE, MEARS HALT; BUILDING.

OLD THONE, 1940 IL KEWS DEPARTMENT, 1112 JACJiSOA' STREET. OLD THOXE. 2780 R. are wearing is the desire of every well dressed woman. This is thoroughly consistent with our policy which demands Silks that are fashionable and at the same time distinctive.

Moreover, the quality and extremely low price of these lots of Silks will command themselves to you and urge you to buy, and save from 25c to 50c on a yard. The widths run 19 and 23 inches Mr. and Mrs. John J. Evans Entertain a Party of Mas tive for Waists or Gowns stripes In Pink, Navy.

Tan. White and Old Rose, White and Tan, White and Blue, White and Copenhagen and Reseda. Checks in: Black and White, Navy and White, Tan and Blue, Blue and Tan, Lavender and White, Tan, Blue, and Green. Beautiful Self colored Plaids, with neat Satin stripes, in Cardinal, White, Black THE SUPERSEDED. As newer comers crowd the fore We drop behind, We who have labored lonar and sore Times out of mind And keen are yet must not regret To drop beh id.

Yet there are of us some who grieve To go behind. Staunch, strenuous souls who scarce believe Their fires declined I OTHER EVENTS OF INTEREST One Lot of Self colored Brocade Silks in most neat and pretty designs in Tan, Navy, Copenhagen, Reseda, Olive Green and Paon. One Lot of Satin Bengallne very handsome for Dress or Waist in Light Blue, Lavender, Medium Grey and Myrtle Green. A Lot of the Elegant Three Toned Striped Silks in the following colors: Lavender, Green, Rose, Tan and Blue very pretty effects. A Lot of Fancy Floured Silks In small and medium designs colors: Grey, Brown, Wisteria, Cardinal, White, Light Blue, Yellow, Pink, Copenhagen and Old Rose and a large lot of trie newest and prettiest in striped, checked and plaid Silks; very dainty and distinc Mine Foreman and Mrs.

John J. Ev ru, Uno. fnntinental. entertained a and Green. About 1,500 yards In all, of the newest and most distinctive Silks 19 and' 23 Inches wide and worth 75c and $1.00 the yardThursday, Friday and Saturday they're yours at, the yard artv of maaoueraders at their home 50c And know none cares, remember, spares wno go ibemnd.

'Tis wot that we have oinforetold The droD behind. recently In honor or roeir eon. The guests were members of the Lit lerary society of the Sunday school to Iwhich he belongs, and all were aa ee laMy entertained. The prizes for tne best make ups were awarded to Harry Silk Department Extreme Left Aisle, We feel the. new must oust the old In every kind.

But yet, we think, must we, must we, Too, drop behind? Thomas Hardy. This Week's Linen Sale Forges Ahead of allFormer Sales! Evans and Atoe Evans, various nam were played. The following programme was rendered: Piano duet. Misses Ella (Patterson and Ruth James: prophecy, Laura Pfaff: essay, Theda Taylor; Dutdi recitation toy AIKe Pfaff. At midnight an elaborate menu was served by Mrs.

Evans and Mrs. Kocher. The following were present: Misses Ruth James, of Tavlor; Theda Taylor, Ella Patterson, Allie Pfaff, Laura Pfaff Liz Kin RAtrii Emilv Morse. Lillian Mprse, Jones, Gertrude and Anna Jones. Reba illiams, Margaret James.

Marv Wil liams, Blanche and Gealy, Mary a.Tirora, Martha A. Morgans, Stella Griffiths, Leala Jones, Ethel Thomas. Mary Reese, Miss Hopkins. Mrs. May Jones, Aleda Post; Messrs.

Willard There's some hustling in the Linen Department Busy days, thrifty Scranton are supplying themselves with Thanksgiving Linens, Towels, Bedspreads, etc. Wonder savings to be had. Have you secured your share yet! Hurry Monday next is the Evans, Tjomas Evans, Lou PrCee, Willard Jones. David. Williams, Walter Dickman, Hayden Jenkins.

William Jones, Thomas S. Williams. John $2.00 Satin Damask $1.35 Thomas, Morgan Roderick Thomas Thomas, Roy Rogers. Miss Sproats Entertained. Miss Flossie Sproats, of Lafayette $1.50 Full Bleached Table Damask, at $1.15 1,200 yards of extra heavy single Damask, made of good, sturdy yarns and 72 inches wide.

Seven very choice patterns. $1.50 value. Sale AC price, the yard I 1 3 85c Table Damask, at 65c Yd. 775 yards of full Bleached Table Damask, all street, was given a pleasant surprise Edith Morse, Mildred Evans, Bessie Hughes; Messrs. Daniel Evans, George Evans, Isaac Evans, Abe Evans, Walter PaOterson, Joseph ffaff, Arthur Gray, Harry Evans, John Evans.

Howard Kresge, of Daiton: Mr. and Mrs. Ira Kresge, of Daiton; Rev. R. Kocher, of Philadelphia; Mr.

and Mrs. Evans, Mr. snd Mrs. R. D.

Kocher and son, William. F. C. Club Entertained. The F.

L. C. Club was entartuine'l recently at the home of Miss Margaret Jacobs on North Rebecca avenue, it (being' a. masquerade event Games hnd other diversions were enjoyed unlil a late hour, when refreshments were served by Mrs. Jacobs.

The, following were present: Misses Ruth Schooloy, Emily Morgan, Esther Fritz, Olga Roberts. Hillda an'd Gotsliall, Mar Monday everting in the mature of a masquerade patty. Games and dancing were enjoyed until a seasonable hour, when refreshments were served toy Mrs. pure linen and 72 inches wide, a heavy make, in six 1,975 yards of pure White Satin double Damask, .72 inches wide, pure flax in five beautiful patterns. 24 inch Napkins to match.

A 12.00 4 quality. Sale price, a yard wlaw3 $1.00 Satin 1 able Damask, at 85c Yd. 2,500 yards of snow white Table Damask, all pure linen, 72 inches wide, a very sturdy make, 20 patterns in all, the new open borders in both Irish and Scotch makes. The best $1.00 grade. Otp Sale price, the yard 09 50c Mercerized Damask, at 29c Yd.

1,250 yards of snow white mercerized Table Damask, 64 inches wide, a soft finish and large range of patterns. Value 50c the yard. Sale 4Q price, per yard very neat patterns. Sac value. Sale price, the yard 65c Horace Coslar, assisted by tiMs.

W. A. (FhilY There were many unique costumes. Those present were: The Misses Flossie Sproats, Mildred Gardner', Ethyl Javis, Ella Haag, Myra fc'proats, Kath erine Phillips, Gladys Hjaig, Verna Pliillips and the Messrs. Oswald enjam.in Evans.

Horace Richards. William Gerber, Wesley Coelar, Thomas D. Thomas, William iSpro3ts, John M. Thomas and H. Coslar.

garet Terwilliger, Marion Kohnstamm, Beatrice Foote, Helen Reese. Helen 75c Unbleached Table Damask, at 59c Yd. 790 yards of extra heavy old fashioned homespun Table Damask, 70 inches wide, an excellent damask for every day wear. 75c value. Sale price, Cfl special, the yard Linen Department Extreme Left Aisle Front.

Jawbs, Marjorie Jacobs, Mr. and Mrs R. J. Williams, and Mrs. Fink and Mist Hamed, of Shickshinny.

Masqued Party. A masquerade Hallowe'en, (party was held at the 'home of Mr. and Mrs. Wil E. House, of Lincoln ave Tendered Variety Shower.

The Btiliken club tendered a variety shower to Mr. and Mrs. David Wil liams. of Hampton street, on Monday nuc, in honor of their son. Roger.

Mu.sic, games and dancing were the evening. The (guests arrived en masqye, features of the evening, followed by a light repast. Are You one of the Hundreds who are taking advantage of the timely reductions in Shoes during this 7 Day Shoe Sale? Mr. and (Mrs. Williams had decorated the home with autumn loaves and lanterns.

The frost and hostess were the recipients of many gifts. Refreshments Hvere served. 1 Those present were. Mi.ees Mabel tBvans, Farah Lewis, Bessie Richards, Verne. Wr.lliams, jEMzabeth Williams.

Margaret Stephen's, Pearl Dickman, Elizabeth Lewis. Myfanwy Beynon, Ethel Davis. Eleanor Williams. Alice Entertained Class. Mrs.

Jones, of 1001 Washburn street, entertained iber iSunday school class amd friends at her residence Monday evening. Various diversions were indulged in and refreshments were served. Those oresent were: Mr. and Mrs. The Shoe Store ban many pleasant surprints for 70a.

Some prlce cnttlna; ham bren dont, and there are values here at prleen which cannot be equalled. Note a few of the many here, and come early, for this anle rnda Monday next. Ladies1 Evening and Dancing Slippers and Ankle Strap Pumps I Thomas Howells end little son. Earl; Women's Lamb's Wool Soles Babies' Soft Sole Shoes In all colors; worth Sale price, the pair 25c and 50c. worth 25c.

Sale price, Regularly the pair 19s 19c Mr. and Mrs. William Willams, Miss Futh Hudge, Russell Davies. Gomer Gealy, Lincoln Markwk'k, Roy Miller, John Party, William Williams, William Evans. Oorge Cooper, Edwin Jones, Gordon Bvans, Elmer Evans, Kelson Beynon.

John Woodyat and John In Patent Leather, Suede Kid, Himalaya and Satin to match any costume. Colors Red, White, Blue, Pink, Green, Tan, Black and Laven Ladies' and Girls' Shoes, worth $2.50, Sale Price, $1.90 Ladies' St. Regis Shoes in Patent Kid, Button and Blucher styles, military heel and, Black Kid Skin, Lace, Button and Blucher style. Kid and Patent tips, military, Cuban and Common Sense heels and, In Gun Metal, Button and Blucher styles with military heels also growing girls' shoes, school heel, in Black Kid, Russian Calf and Gun Metal, Button or lace der. Worth $3.50 and $4.00.

Sale price, the $2.50 niiT rli mmt Boys' and Girls' School Shoes In Russian Calf. Button and Blucher styles, with strap, and buckle at top; heavy waterproof soles, foot Funeral of Mrs. Smithing. Rev. R.

W. MacCuIlouKh, oastor of GLOBE form; in 8 to 2. Worth regu SBlfflOUi the Jackson Ba.ntlst church, of ficiated at the funeral the late Mrs. style; worth regularly $2.50. Sale price $1.90 larly $2.50.

Sale $1.75 121 127 WYOMIN( Shoe Dept. Extreme Rear Left Aisle. Edward Smithing yesterday, afternoon. T'ne service was conducted at the house art Eyon street and wis largely attended. A quarpifte composed of Mrs.

Thomaa Matliias, Mrs. Albert Lewis, David Jenkins and Evans san. The pall bearers were: Bvan R. Jones, Thomas Burt chell. Palmer Price.

John MjcWU liain 3. David Davis and Hugh Thomas. Burial was made in the Washtoura street cemetery. Stops Lameness Much of 4he chronic lameness in horses is due to neglect See that your borse is not allowed to go lame. Keep Sloan's Liniment on hand and apply at the first sign of stiffness.

It's wonderfully penetrating goes right to the spot relieves the soreness limbers up the joints and makes the muscles elastic and pliant. Here's the Proof. Mr. G. T.

Roberts of Resaca, R.F.D. No. 1. Box writes I hav PITTSTON DEPARTMENT THE P1TTSTOX OFFICE OF THE Sf'RANTOX TRUTH IS 8 SOVTH MAIN STREET, T. B.

CHARLTON, MANAGER. OLD I'HOXE 598B 2. Kate, of Wilkes Barre, have returned home from a visit at the home of Edward Jacobs on North Rebecca avenue. A son has been bom to Mr. and Mrs.

Edward Richards, of South Rebacca avenue. tives at Reading, Easton and Elizabeth City. Pa. Philip Rdtter, of Wilkes Barre, who Is a student at the Geneva School of Automobile Engineering, Geneva, is spending a few days with relatives in town. Miss May Mercer, of Wyoming avenue, has taken a position in Jonas Long's Sons' store, Scranton.

Mrs. Edward Ellsworth, of Kingston, and Mrs. Mary Seeger, of Edwards viile, are being entertained at home of Mrs. T. G.

Scott, on Wyoming Short Notes. cantata, "The Healing of Naaman, which will be given apubllc presentation on November 24. The soloists wnl be Thomas Boston, of Milwaukee: Miss Margaret Jones. Mrs. James Heckel and Miss Myfanwy Beynon.

The ladies of the First Welsh Congregational church will hold a meeting in the church this evening. All interested are invited to A bunch of keys, picked up by Patrolman Lewis James, await identinca tion at the Jackson street police sta 'miss Nell House, of South Main avenue, entertained the members of the Mission Ktudv class of the Kmbury M. Young People's Meeting. The Younx People's society of Chris tin Endeavor held an interesting meet In last evening in the SSierman Ave r.ue mission. It was a consecration meeting and was addressed by John MofT.it, 0' Green Rid.

"re, who is an enthusiastic worker in the cause. A of visitors were in attendance at the mei ting, which moved in leresling ti tive. The society's new hvmn books were used for the first time in a son at service, led b.v Chorister llixhard Phillips. Bricks Tested. Brick tests were conducted yesterday afternoon at the Kingston Manufacturing company's plant by City Engineer Langan, Assistant City Engineer Frank Dessoye.

Inspector William Abbott and Robert Courtright, the manager of the plant. Edward was TAYLOK. An excellent sermon is promised those who attend the Calvary Baptist church this evening when Kev. Booth will deliver a specially 'prepared sermon. Mrs.

Robert Heffer, of Grove street, la ill at the home of her parents, Mr. Joseph Orlando, aged 54 years, an Italian, was admitted to the Pittston hospital yesterday, suffering with a compound fracture of the left leg, the result of an accident at No. 7 colliery. At the regular monthly meeting of the Pittston township school board the follwing teachers were elected for the night schools of the township: MIhs Rena Trainor, of Browntown, for the Brown town school; Joseph Dailey, of Browntown, for Cork Lane, and John McCaige. of Dupont.

for Dupoivt. Miss Eugenie Gibbns, of South Main street, has returned 'from a visit to Philadelphia. Children Cry FOR FLETCHER'S CASTORIA expected to be present on behalf of the Merchant's association, but on account and Mrs. Richard Morris, of Oa street. There is an improvement in the con Brief News Motes.

Members of the Washburn Presbyterian church are urged dition of Frank Caswell, of Oak street, (North Taylor, who has been ill for the Street to at church at her home last eveninj. George Prv. of Dodge avenue, was arraigned before Alderman Lance yesterday at the instance of his wife, charging him with non support. He was held in bail for court. The Misses Jones, of Hampton street, are entertaining Miss Aleda Post, of New Mr.

and Mrs. William Sharp have returned home from their weddinj trip to New Yorx. Mrs. W. C.

Gregory and daughter, Coke, of Holkham. England, so learn from W. H. R. Courtier's short "History of Englih Agriculture." began his great agricultural work about of business could not attend.

Several kinds of brick were tested, and the results of the tests will be made in a. report to a special Joint meeting of councils to be held on Thursday evening, when it is expected that the controversy over the brick received by the contractors for the North Main street pave will be settled. used your Liniment on a horse for Sweeney and effected a thorough cure. I also removed a spavin on a mule. This spavin was as large as a guinea egg.

In my estimation the best reined' for lameness and soreness is Sloan's Liniment Mr. H.M.Gibbs.of Lawrence, R.F.D. No. 3, writes: "Your Liniment is the best that 1 have ever used. I had a mare with an abscess on her neck and one 50c.

bottle of Sloan's Liniment entirely cured her. I keep it around all the time for galls and small swellings end for everythingabout the stock." MJss elen Craig MUDonald, of this city, who is attending the Stroudsburg 1776 fln estate where, as old Lady Normal sqliool. is seriously ill. lownsncna said, "ail you will see will Eugene Scrudato, of this city, and 1 be one blade of grass, and two rabbits Miss Hannah Moytes, of Norton, N. fighting for in fact, it was little were united in marriage in this city on than a rabbit warren.

He tram tend the prayer service, which ill be held in the church this evening. The Ladies' Aid society will hold a meeting in the 'church tomorrow afternoon. The funeral of Joseph, soi of Mr. and Mrs. Gaetano Mafo.

of 102 Lafayette street, took dace this mi rning from the lioute. and was largely attended. Services were held in St. Lucie's Italian church on Chestnut avenue. Bjrial was made in the Cathedral cemetery.

The funeral of the Ute Amos Thomas, who died in New York, was con Monday everting. They will soon 'begin formed the bleak, bare countryside by housekeeping here. n.uiiirwr fifty acres of trees every James Burke and Ernest Proud are past five weeks. A delightful surprise party was ten tiered Mr. and Mrs.

George Murdock, of Grove street, Monday evening, by a large number of friends. Those present were: Mrs. Michael Mackin, Mrs. Daniel O'Brien, Mrs. Deignan, Mrs.

John King, Mrs. Edward Edwards, Misses Sadie and Margaret Connolly, Lizzie and Josephine Law, Emery Mc Hose, Nellie Khanoc, Delia Murry, Irine Walsh. Hilda Fox, Margaret and Mamie Mackin, Margaret B. Mackin, Bridget Mackin, May Deignan, Kate Eodine, Mary Murdock, Messrs. Mick ael Mackin, Florence Sullivan, Thomas McHose, Patrick Day, Edward Cum mings, George Law, Harry Fry, Leo Leville, John Timlin, James Deignan, William Deignan and George Murdock, jr.

Games, vocal solos, piano selections and lluet? were enjoyed, after which refreshments were served. It is reported that Mrs. Jane Evans, spending a few days hunting in the vicinity of Tunkhamnock. White Van Anken Nuptials. The many friends and relatives of Miss Pearl Van Auken, of Stark street.

West Pittston, and James P. White, of Philadelphia, will be surprised to hear of their marriage, which too place in Scranton. Oct. Mrs. White will leave on Monday next for Pittsfield, to join her husband.

They will reside in Pitts 1 ducted this afternoon from his late ytar until he had three thousand acres well covered, and in 1832 had probably the unique experience of embark ng In a ship which was built of oak grown from the acorns he had himself planted. Between 1776 and 1812 (the date of death) ho Is said to have spent 536,992 on improving bU estate. West Pittston. It is important for you to know that nearly all cough syrups contain dangerous and deadly drugs like morphine, chloroform and opiates in some form or other. We warn you against these dangerous preparations under the Sloan's Liniment will kill a spavin, curb or splint, re duce wind puff and Helen McMullen, of Delaware avenue, has returned home after a five weeks' visit with friends and rela title of "balsams of this" and "bal I Patients applying within a limited DOCTOR Churchman Byers.

time will receive FREE examination. Dr. Byers has been known to .00 a Week 1 home on Back street, Bellevue. Burial was made in the Washburn street cemetery. The Indies' Aid society of the Tripp Park M.

K. church will meet in the church tomorrow morning aJid invite all the ladies of the church and congregation to join with them in the work wlvich they have mapped out for the winter. Harold, the five months old son of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Delmar.

of 309 Aswell'court, died this morning. The funeral will be held tomorrow at 2 o'clock. Interment will be made in Cathedral cemetery. The ladies of the Bellevue We'sh C. M.

church are serving an old country tea in. the church, this afternoon and evening. The choir of the First Welsh Baptist church is engaged in rehearsing the .1: the Scranton public for many years, I swollen joints, and is a sure and speedy remedy for fistula, sweeney, founder and thrush. Price 60c. and $1.00 6loan'a book on hore.

cattle, nheep And poultry iea free. Addrru Dr. Earl S. Sloan, Boston, U.S.A. hlrf Consulting' Paratctaa the HI Treatment both for his remarkable cures and his extremely low charges.

He continues his generous offer of $1.00 a of that," or "syrups of this," etc. Without these drugs, Father John's Medicine cures colds and all throat and lung troubles. By building up the body and Vteep ing up the warmth, the system is given the fighting power throw oft disease. Father John's medicine is all pure nourishment, and the btst protection against dangers from exposure and; a rundown condition of the body; I Uet what you call for. of Pond street, who hag been ill, is improving.

The Taylor High school foot ball team met last evening and elected a new manager, Jaines Powell, and an assistant. Captain Benjamin Llewellyn. The Taylor High school foot ball team would line to play any 105 pound November 6 in the afternoon at 8:30 team on its own grounds Saturday, November 6, in the afternoon, at 3:30 O'clock. James Powell, manager. I brmle Treatmeat.

(Suite 418 420.) COAI, EXCHANGE BlILDINO 'ISO Wyoming Scraaton, Pa. Office Hours: 8 to 12. a to 4. 7 to S. week for treatment and medicine.

and Medicinei His cures create confidence, and are right here in Scranton and the sur (Tally; Sundays, 2 to 4 p. m. Use eleva rounding towns. tor, except evenings ana Sundays. 1 1 ft.

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