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week. 'f Vi b. 4 i 1 a L.ady 1 i arenas for the past tore weeks, will leave today for OH City, to reside. If r. Gannon has received a promotion as superintendent of Metropolitan Insurance Company.

is, i SO Phi I I i I i4 4.t it, Urf A k.t I William XleUalicm, twlemr oM boy ef Moss street, was taken to the hospital last evening with a fractured ankle as a result of jumping from a window on of the new houses being built on that street. Bella May, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Hogancamp, of 19 Bel moat street, died at 0:15 this morning of cholera infantum. The funeral will be held tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock.

Miss Florence Mather, of Honesdale; Is being entertained by the Misses Pender, of Canada street. Mrs. Catherine Battle, of Battle avenue, Is entertaining Mrs. McFar land ana daughter Hasel, of Scranton. Temple commandery, No.

MS, Ancient Order Knights of Malta, are planning for a reception to be Jjven In honor of Recorder James Williams, who is expected this week from Europe. Mr. Williams, left here about two month ago for a voyage across the ocean in the hope of recuperating his falling health. Word was received telling that he is much Improved. At a regular meeting of the St.

Aloyslus Society held last evening, fifteen new members were admitted ESTE AMD GALA DAY. rocky. GLEN AUGUST 22, H57 LACKAWANNA AKD LUZERNE COUNTIES WILL C2 RZPREtXHTED ALL DAT UNDER THE AUSPICES OF COURT LILY NO. 50, CARBONDALE, PA. WALL Mike Tew INVEStMENTS fa DIAMONDS Carbondale 9 m.

SAFE A DOLLAR OR Gives you tha choice of What a Hew Jersey Editor jays M. T. Editor of the Phillips, burg, N. Daily Post, writes: "I bavt used man kinds of medicines for coughs and colds la my family bat never anything so good as Foley's Honey and Tar. I cannot say too muoh la praise of it" Sold by all druggists of Scranton.

ARCHDALD. Miss Laura McHale, who for the past several years has been superintendent of St. James hospital, at Newark. N. J.

i has severed her connection with that Institution and is now visiting at her former home on Laurel street. On the eve ef her departure from Newark she was tendered a reception by the nurses and she was given a substantia present as a token of their appreciation. William McGlynn, of Fedora, South Dakota, is here renewing old acquaintances. It is nearly eight years since he was here before, and his many friends were glad to see him after his long absence. Evidently the West agrees with him for he is looking remarkably well.

He will remain here for a few months. Mr. McGlynn during his stay here is stopping with Mr. and Mrs. Michael Moran, of Cherry street.

Mrs. Michael Nealon, of Laurel street, Is visiting in Philadelphia. The grand ball which was conducted in Cawley's hall last evening by the Archibald base ball team, was a grand success. Miss Fannie Durborrow, of Chester, is visiting friends on Hill street. Miss Florence Dougher, of Hill street, is spending her vacation at Buffalo, N.

Y. The employes of the Raymond colliery received their pay today. Miss Ella Fleming, of Troy, N. is visiting at the home of her mother on Church street. Thomas Finnerty, of New York City, is visiting at his home on Hill street.

Mayme Ritter, of Wilkes Barre, is visiting in town. Kraft's orchestra will conduot a so. clal in. Gawley's hall tonight Men Past Sixty in Danger More than halt of mankind over sixty years of age suffer from kidney ana Diaaaer aisoraers, usually enlargement of prostrate glands. This Is both painful and dangerous, and Foley's Kid ney Cure should be taken at the first sign of danger, as It corrects Irregular ities and has cured many old men of this disease.

Mr. Rodney Burnett, Rockport, writes: "I suffered with enlarged prostrate gland and kidney trouble for years and after taking two bottles of Foley's Kidney Cure I feel better than I have for twenty years, although I am now 91 years old." Sold by all druggists of Scranton. DICKSON CITY. Peter Logan, who was recently Injured in Storrs mine, is slowly recovering. Earl Billheimer is home after a few weeks' vacation In South Canaan.

Miss Agnes Kelly of Columbia, Is visiting her parents on Lincoln street Endorsed by the County. "The most popular remedy in Otsego County, and the best friend of my family," writes Wm M. Dietz, editor and publisher of the Otsego Journal, Gilbertsville, N. Dr. King's New Discovery.

It has proved to be an infallible cure for coughs and colds, making short work of the worst of them. We always keep a bottle in the house. I believe it be the most valuable prescription known for Lung and Throat diseases." Guaranteed to never disappoint the taker, by Matthews Bros' Drug store. Price 50c and $1.00. Trial bottle free.

At ihevrecent feast for the benefit of Our Lady of Mt. Ckrmel church, on Falibrook street, 500 was realised. This will go to decreasing: the debt of the church whdeh Is $3,800. Gabriel Pugllano, the prominent Dun daft street merchant, managed the affair. It was to his efforts and those of Father Anthony that the feast was such a Mrc success.

BRISF NEWS NOTES. H. H. Pierre was again chosen tax collector for the Carbondale school district for the 1907 tax duplicate, for the third term, at a salary of $55 per month last night. There were four other applicants.

Forest City was defeated by the South Side team on Sunday at Duffy's field by the score of, 0 to 7, In a very interesting game. Gerrlty of the South SIders, was the "candy" throughout the entire game and was Instrumental la scoring' five of the nine runs, he havlngi two home runs. Miss Margaret Lewla, of South Main street, stenographer for A. E. Tiffany, left yesterday for a two weeks' vacation to Atlantic City and Cape May.

She was accompanied by Miss Nora Miller, of Scran ton. Miss Mary Mack, of Seventh avenue, has returned home from a week's visit to the seashore. Mr. and Mrs. Martin Malone, of Seventh avenue and Main street, spent Sunday visiting Honesdale friends.

A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. James McAllister, of South Main street, Saturday evening. Miss Helen Longfeher, of Belmont street, spent the past few weeks at Idlewild. James Duffy, aged eight years, whose home is on Hospital street, was admitted to Emergency hospital last evening suffering from severe lacerations of the left foot, th result of stepping on some broken glass.

(Miss (Margaret McDonald of Eighth aveiiue, Is spending her vacation at Binghamton, N. T. Mr. and Mrs. Michael Buckley and son, William, spent yesterday with the former's parents on Band street.

Mr. and Mrs. James Boyd and family, of South Washington street, and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Jones, of Spring Uftreet and Eighth avenue, nave re rfurned after a week's pleasant out ing at Newton lake.

Dr. and Mrs. Peck are spending two weeks at Fern hall, Crystal lake. Frank Hine, well known and popular Carbondalian, was among those in attendance upon the funeral of the lata W. B.

Kirby yesterday. Mr. Hine Is now a department manager for the extensive establishment of Hills, McLean Haskins, in Binghamton. Mrs. W.

A. Manville returned from her western trip on Saturday. Mrs. C. E.

and Mrs. Charles Mc Mullen stopped over in Pittsburg for a few days to visit the former's son, Maliory, who 4s now located near there. A cotillion and dance was given in Burke's hall last evening complimentary to Miss Marguerite Kennery, of Pittsburg, who is a guest of the Nealon residence on Pike street. ABout thirty five couple were present with all their finery and participated in the festivities. A.

J. Ople, for some time a clerk In the Erie freight oflice, has gone to Claysville, where he will enter the service of the freight department of the Baltimore and Ohio railroad. Many friends regret his departure from this Mrs. Michael Burke has returned from. Plains, where she attended the funeral pf her mother, Mrs.

Martin Donnelly, who died from injuries caused by falling down a flight of stairs. The deceased was about sixty years of age and is 'survived by her husband and seven children. Announcement is made that the annual picnic and field day of the Ber ean Baptist church will take place at Farview off Friday, August 30. On Thursday of this week will be celebrated the feast of the assumption in the Roman Catholic church. It Uee Hive Jzwtf U.

417 Spruce Street into the ranks. The new uniforms have arrived for the tenth of October parade and are a very nobby fit. Hay Fever and Summer Colds. Victims of hay fever will experience great benefit by taking Foley's Honey and Tar, as It stops difficult breathing Immediately and heals tha inffamed air passages, and even if it should fail to cure you it will give Instant relief. The genuine is in a yellow package.

Sold by all druggists of Scranton. ATLANTIC CITY EXCURSION, AUGUST 150 New Jersey Central Offers An Outing That Solves Vacation problem, i The New Jersey Central will i have a midsummer excursion to Atlantic city. Ocean City and Sea Isle City on August 15th, with a special rate of $5.65 from Scranton. A special train leaves Scranton at 8 a. and tickets are also good for any regular train that date, and for return until August 26th.

Passengers may stop over at Philadelphia. Spend your vacation at the seashore. JERMYN AND MAYFIELD The Mayfield council is about to begin suit against the residents of Hill and Hudson streets to abate the nuisance of stagnant water collecting in pools along the street. A committee from the council met with several residents Tuesday evening and has given the residents a little longer time to comply with the law. A meeting of Council will be held this evening.

The Misses Helen Duffv. JuHa. Pad den, NelHe (Neary, Genevieve McChrone Margaret Dempsey, Anna Gilhool, and Gertrude Dempsey spent Sunday at Lake Winola. Miss Lillian Reese of Scranton, who has been Miss Margaret Jones of Lackawanna avenue, for the ipast week has returned home. Miss Katheiine Killgannon of Lackawanna avenue is visiting Miss Sadie Hughes of Wilkes Barre.

Miss Anna Qulnn of New York city Is spending her vacation at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Qulnn of Lackawanna avenue. Miss Sadie Collins of South Washington avenue, Jermyn, has returned home after a two weeks visit in New York city. Joseph Brennan of Oneonta, N.

is circulating among friends in town. JHss Mary Brady of Penn avenue, has returned home after, a pleasant va. cation spent in Atlantic City and at the home of her sister Mrs. John Bennett, of Elizabeth, N. J.

Miss Anna Speicher of the State hospital was visiting her parents; Mr. and Mrs. Peter Speicher, Sunday. Mr. and Mrs.

George O'Hara of Pitts ton spent Sunday with the latter's par DEPARTMENT raft. M4A New Tbone, MIX COMMON COUNCIL HOLDS BUSY SESSION. A regular meeting of the common council was held last evening. The ordinance providing for the additional appropriation of $1,200 for the Seventh avenue bridge passed finally. Resolutions from the upper branch were concurred In as follows: Providing for the laying of side, walks on Cherry avenue between Belmont and Cemetery street; placing a fire hydrant on Franklin, street, opposite Mannion avenue; that the city engineer be empowered to hire an assistant on account of the additional work that is to be done.

The requisitions of the various fire companies were adopted as read. A resolution directing the city solicitor to apply to the State Board of Health for a permit granting the city permission to construct sewers, passed. The contract which has been hanging Are for some time between the city and F. J. Howell were acted on and referred to a committee.

In a communication the property holders living on the lower side of Fairview street objected to the sewer pipe being laid across the highway to carry off the surplus water. They claim that the water will drain on their respective properties and do them much damaee. Tt was nfumwi street committee. HUNDREDS ATTEND HOOKS CARNIVAL. Hundreds attended the opening night of the "Hooks" carnival last evening and there was a large crowd present All the local firemen attended the carnival in a body.

The decorations are the most beautiful and artistic ever attempted for such an event in this city. The large dance platform has been artistically decorated with flags and colored electric lights and the Mozart orchestra under the direction of Prof. W. P. Lynott, is furnishing the music.

The merry go round has attracted the interest of the chidren and there are many things to fascinate young and TAYLOR A large number of the camp boys came home from Lake Lodore Sunday evening. Misses Lizzie Marsh and Edith Pugh are visiting in JLansiord, Pa. Mr. and Mrs A. Curt of Philadelphia are visiting Miss Ethel Reese of Main street.

The funeral of Mrs. Thomas Jones was held yesterday afternoon and was largely attended. Rev. T. A.

Humphreys had charge of the services. The burial was made. in the Forest Home cemetery Haydn Williams of Pottsville returned home yesterday after spending Sunday with relatives here. The Rev. Clark Callender is in attendance at the Wyoming camp meeting.

The three year old child of Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Lewis of Church street died yesterday after a lingering illness. Funeral announcement will be made later. Thomas Griffiths of Hazleton, who was called here to attend the funeral of his brother, returned home yesterday.

Mrs R. W. iReese and daughter. Mrs. R.

M. O'Horo and granddaugh ters returned last evening from a two weeks' outing at Lake Sheridan. Mrs. LIbby Jones and daughter, Miss Lulu, returned yesterday from Lake Alford. STREET SIDE SO A WEEK Af diamond in tktt houm The borough schools will open Tuesday, Sept.

3. Miss Bessie Davis of Main street returned home yesterday from a week's vacation at Lake Sheridan. The Sons of Temperance will meet this evening at the usual place. AH lot owners In the Forest Home cemetery are requested to clean said lots by order of the board of directors. Mrs.

William Benjamin of Fox hill is indisposed. WARNING. If you have kidney and bladder trouble and do not use Foley's Kidney Cure, you will have only yourself to blame for results, as It positively cures all forms of kidney and bladder diseases. Sold by all druggists of Scranton. Consult the Job Printing Department of The Truth before placing your orders.

Cheap prices mean cheap work. We do the best work at the lowest reasonable prices, and do not substitute stock as good." Cheap prices often mean substitution. "John, what was that awful noise In the bath room just now?" "Don't worry, my dear," replied John, sleepily. was merely a crash towel falling." Milwaukee Sentinel. suit you want HI' SUITS Special Train From CARBONDALE Office 25V4 Scmtb Jfala Street.

CTABBED BY ITATTAN; RIB SAVL0 HIS LIFE. Fotateen Year Old Boy Stabbed Friday Night Kept Wound a Secret for Several Days. Philip Carden, a fourteen year old lad living on Wyoming street, has Just made known to his parents of a wound Inflicted over the heart by an Italian last Friday night on Sandy's field, while attending the carnival. The boy states that he was stabbed while playing on the grounds with a knife In the hands of an Italian. The gash Is very deep and the only thing that saved the knife from penetrating the heart was a rib.

W1AHNINO. This Is to certify that no person is authorized to canvass the merchants of Carbondale and vicinity In the name of organizer labor without having In their a credential sealed and signed by the president and secretary of the Carbondale Central Labor Union. By order, A. C. HOUCK.

i3tl President. WELL KNOWN WOMAN DIED THIS MORNING. Mrs. Mary R. Bryant died at her home, No.

104 Belmont street, at 6:30 this morning, of generfll debility. The deceased wai born in "Wayne county 70 years ago. She was an amiable old lady and had a host of friends in the community In which she resided. She is survived by the following Children: George W. and Joseph L.

n. iua xntuey, iura. uuua Keiser, Mrs. Mattie Peterson and Myrtle Bryant. The funeral will take place Thursday at 2:30 p.

m. with services at the home by the Rev. Dr. T. P.

Hall, rector of the M. E. church, after' which interment will be made la Maplewood cemetery. F' (1 1 I h. kw fiff vA vl Iff it I IM hut I A ost Unusual OpportMiniiity ATTERBURY SYSTEM SUMMER WORSTEDS AND CHEVI0TS A11 Colors Odd lots and broken sizes after a successful season's selling.

A rare chance to buy the best clothes made at the lowest price ever quoted for like grades. Awh jMjsrrv I 1 1 nP i I 1 vA $20 FORMER PRICES $40, '35 '30 and $25. i As the supply limited we urge you to investigate this offer today. Just the might be gone tomorrow. See display in our front window.

$13.85 Atterbury System Suits that were $25, $22.50 and $20. Odd sizes and broken lots. Each. A Great Sale of Men's Shirts Straw Hats Half Price Quality Corner Shoe Sale now going on.

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