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The Scranton Truth from Scranton, Pennsylvania • Page 5

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LU.il Id 1 l( THE SIDEWALKS 00 1 Jgu SnooeMor to Foote A huubam Co. Florence Florey, Frank Miller and Ellsworth Kelly, member of Camp 178, P. O. S. of waited on Director of Public Safety F.

L. Worniser, yesterday with a request that the director should Issue an order to the effect that the sidewalks on the wholesale blocks on lower Lackawanna avenue, should be kept open for the benefit of pedestrians. Mr. Wormser promised the committee that he would give the matter his attention. Mr.

Wormser gave out the fact this afternoon that that committee had waited on him, but added that he had not as yet taken any action in the premises. i IRE JEItMYN AND HATFIELD LODGED aDOU The chief distinction between this and the usual harum scarum enamel ware sales is this Every solitary article that this sale involves is thoroughly guaranteed back of each there's a pledge of excellence that merits your confidence. Buying the poor, trashy stuff some sales offer like buying disappointment. It's nothing more. "El an ge" Enamel Ware is made by the manufacturers of the world famous.

"Agate" Ware. It is made of finest quality steel, which is heavily nickeled1 and then coated with enamel. Jfo other medium priced enamel ware compares with it. The funeral of the late John Reeve was held yesterday afternoon at three o'clock. Short services were held at the house followed by services In St.

James Episcopal church. The sad circumstances surrounding the young man's death, as well as the esteem In which he was held by his fellow townsmen, was testified to by the immense throng which attended the funeral, It being one of the largest ever held in this town. The Citizens' band ct which he was a attended in a body, and the playing of "Nearer My God to Thee" at the house and graveyard, intensified the feeling of the mourners. The band also played a funeral dirge from the house to the church, and from there to the cemetery. At the church the solemn burial service of the Episcopal church was read by Rev.

W. H. Decker, followed by a short address. Liberty lodge, Knights of Pythias, Mayflower lodge, Sons of St. George, and the D.

Fund, attended In a body. The pall bearers, who were picked from the above named organizations, were: Thomas Maines, Samuel These Prices Are for Tomorrow Only Our stock of hackett carhart I Made Clothing 1 1 Contains all the latest I styles and new est shades. Griffiths, Sidney waters, William Albert Le and John Henry. The flowers which were numerous and beautiful, were carried by the follow ong: William Newberry, Frank Jeffreys, Harry Cudllp, George Wood worth, Thomas Reese and John Mann. The remains of David Henry, who died at Warnersvllle, on Tuesday morning, arrived over the D.

H. railroad yesterday morning, and were conveyed to the home of his daughter, Mrs. Frances A. Muldoon, of the East Side. The funeral was held this afternoon at 3 o'clock.

Services were he" In Sacred Heart wa. made in Calvary cemetery. The de ceased was a veteran of the civil war, having served during the entire period of the hostilities, and fought through the war shoulder to shoulder with hi father and brother James. When his time of enlistment had expired he again enlisted and fought bravely for his country until the was ended when for articles worth up to 45c INCLUDING I Qt. Rice Boilers, 10 Qt Dish Pans, 5, 6 and 8 Qt.

Preserving Kettles 5, 6 and 8 Qt. Lipped Sauce Pans 10 Qt Milk Pans 8 Qt Pudding Pans 2 and 3 Qt MilK Pz he returned home bearing a battle scar, which eventually resusted In a disease of the brain, which sent the hero of many battles to an institution Get Your Suit Now. For Sale Exclusively By Us. I H. Griffin CLOTHIER 318 Lackawanna Ave.

SCRANTON where his days were spent in a hope for articles worth up to 65c INCLUDING 2 Qt Rice Boilers 8 Qt Berlin Kettles and Sauce Pans 14 Qt Dish Pans 10 and 12 Qt Preserving Kettles 4 and 5 Qt Coffee and Tea Pots 4 Qt Milk Cans Ivi'xU J'l And many i i. Positively no Phone, Mail or C. 0. D. orders for these Enamel Ware "Specials" Filled.

less fight for a return of htsr faculties, The deceased was about 63 years old and was married to a daughter of the late Mrs. Julia Sullivan. He Is sur vived by the following children: Mrs. Frank A. Muldoon, Mrs.

Robert Merrick, Mrs. P. J. Buckley, William, Julia and Alice. The supper conducted In the base 2 and 3 Qt Covered Pails 3 Qt Tea a Coffee Pots ment of St James Episcopal church last evening, under the auspices of the St.

Agnes Guild, was an overwhelming success, the ladles serving supper to a couple hundred people. Many could not be accommodated and were forced And numerous others. CI to go sunpesless. 'ittle two year old daughter of and Mrs. Thomas Prichard, of West Mayfield, Is ill with membraneous crouoe.

George Ditmore, of Green Ridge, was a caller in town last night. WEST SCRAN TON. burning rubbish in her garden, was recently taken to the Hahnmann hospital. Her condition is very serious. Charles Michael, of Dodge and Smith SHELLED POPPING corn at Mason's.

28tl POUND SWEET apples at Mason's. 28tl CARBONDALE sumed its meetings, and will meet next Friday evening. The "harvest home" supper, which was given by the Ladies' Aid society of the Tripp Park M. E. church last Thursday evening, was a very good success.

An entertainment will be given by the Sunday school classes Nos. 4, 5, 10 and 11, next Thursday evening. Admission will be 15 cents. Rev. J.

W. Reid will preach at the morning services next Sunday. The evening services will be in charge of Rev. J. W.

Dodson, pastor of the church. His sermon will be the first of the series on "Character Building," "From the Sheep Fold to the Throne." Miss Jennie Seal will have charge of the Epworth League next Sunday Edwin Wagstaff Had Leg Amputated While Jumping on Train On the Keyser Valley Branch. The project of the Delaware and Hudson company to lay an additional track within the city limits will result in many improvements and changes in that portion of tne city, ine pian: were submitted to the Joint street com TWO RUNAWAYS OCCUR. road. When they crossed the sidewalk the inside horse ran against the fence, but as luck happened he was not very badly injured, but some time was required to release the horse, as it was held fast by the fence.

Another runaway was reported yesterday. A team attached to a brewery wagon took fright at a passing car near corner of Scranton and Seventh streets and made a wild dash towards the bridge which crosses the Lackawanna river near the gas house. The team demolished the fence at one end of the bridge and would probably have done likewise to the fence at the other end had not one of the horses dropped through the floor of the bridge. The horse, however, was held up by the heavy rafters of the bridge. He was finally released from his position mittee of councils and City Engineer Blair, yesterday afternoon, by Chiel Engineer Riegel, of the Delaware and Hudson company.

The principal A MAGXIFICEXT CHICAGO SERVICE. Two of the finest trains operated in America run every Bay in the year between Buffalo and Chicago Over The Michigan Central, "The Niagara Falls Route." Train No. 23, the famous Western Express, leaves Buffalo at 8:25 in the morning and arrives at Chicago at 9:00 at night. A daylight flier running through the garden of the middle West over a roadbed that rivals chances and the chief Improvements, which will be wrought In the event ol their approval by councils are as fol lows: Lowering of the tracks at the Look out crossing about three and one half the proverbial billiard table for smoothness. Train No.

3, the Fast Mail, leaves Buffalo at 8:25 p. m. and arrives COUPON BOTTL1XG, PEPPER. AVHISKEY, 75c. T.

F. McDonoiigli, the West Side Wholesale Liquor Dealer, of 122 North Main avenue, offers for Saturday, Monday and Tuesday something thut has SPECIAL HEAT SALE Tomorrow Saturday Choice Rib Roast 10c Chuck Roast 8c Flat Jlib Boilding Meat 4c Round Steak 10c. Legs of Lamb Lamb Chops Stewing Lamb 8c Home Dresed Chickens 18c Home made Sausage 12Vc Cash Meat Market, 219 Penn Ave. feet and the grading of Pike street from the Honesdale branch to No. 3 by several men who were passing by, boiler house; also a system of drainage, which would carry the surface water under the tracks, into the Lackawanna river are a few of the improvements Edwin Wagstaff, the 15 year old son of.

Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Wagstaff. of 2801 Jackson street, met with a very Bad accident on the Lackawanna railroad yesterday. The accident occurred at Keyser Valley, near the Jackson street crossing.

Young Wagstaff had hjs right leg so mangled that it was necessary to it near the hip. He was employed as driver in the Capouse mine of the Ontario and Western Railroad company. Yesterday, while he was coming home from work, he and several breaker boys noticed a trip of coal care going in the same direction as the boys. They all boarded the train excepting Wagstaff. When he attempted to get on ho was thrown under thewheels of the car.

His companions notified the crew and he was taken to the office of the Capouse col jiery. where an ambulance was summoned. He was then hurried to the West Side hospital. guaranteed. never befor" been offered by any other linuor deal.

in the city of Scranton, namely, one quart bottle of the genuine Jas. E. Pepner Whiskey, Coupon Bottling, at 75c. the bottle. This Is a straight $1.25 whiskey everywhere.

StHH at Chicago early the next morning. Equipment and service on these trains, as on all others over this road, leave nothing to be desired. Tell the ticket agent to have your ticket read over "The Niagara Falls Route." For full information concerning rates and service, address J. W. Daly, Chief Ass't.

Gen'l Fass'br Buffalo, N. Cv W. Ruggles, Gen'l Pass'gr. Chicago, 111., J. Lynch, Pass'gr.

Traffic Chicago, III. The most important improvement of T1IEKE IS ONLY OXE "BEST" flour, and it's called "Solitaire," because it's jewel. It requires less kiieiulliiR Hum any other Hour, and rives belter results. We fully guarantee Heiser Warnke. 28tl all will be the underground extension of Eighth avenue to Brooklyn street.

The proposed new road will leave Eighth avenue, below the ice house of BIRTHDAY PARTY. George Transue, of 318 South Tenth street, celebrated his eighteenth birthday with a party at his home last evening. He was the recipient of several costly and useful presents, having received a valuable gold watch from Drs. P. J.

Moylan, W. Kowiana ua and J. Norman White, of trie PERSONAL MENTION. Jas. E.

Pepper, Coupon Bottling Whiskey, 75c. the quart, at Mcl)on ough's. Old 'phone 991 15. 2811 Miss Etta Anderson, of North Fil more avenue, hag returned from Philadelphia. Misses Mary and Blanche Barnes are visiting in Wayne county.

Mrs. Thomas Bowen, of North Bromley avenue, Is critically ill. CUT WITH TIN. H. D.

Justin, of 1112 Lafayette street, was yesterday morning taken to the West Side hospital suffering from a hospital, staff, amputated the leg. He is in a very weak condition owing to KILMER DIED FROM A BROKEN BACK AT THE HOSPITAL. Benjamin Kilmer, who had his back broken In the Spring Brook mine, Moosic by being run oves by a loaded coal car, this week, died this morning at 5 a. at the State hospital. the Carbondale ice company, on a six per cent, grade, and the ascent on the other side, to Brooklyn street, will also be on a six per cent, grade.

There will be a sidewalk along the roadway, on the northerly side. The trolley tracks will be placed on the easterly or left side of the roadwa, not in the middle. The policy of the company is to make what will result In improvements, wherever any changes may be made. It is the intention of the company to leave conditions better than they found them. The spirit shown by Chief Engineer Riegel was exceedingly broad and fair.

It is believed and expected that there will be a like response on the part of the city and citizens the loss of blood and the fearful shocn his parents. Refreshments were served at a seasonable hour, and a most enjoyable time experienced by all those present. Solos were rendered by Beth Lewis, Francis Watkins, Sue Russell. Harry Transue and Harry Those present were: Sue Russell. Edith Lewis, Polly Jones.

Ruth Bry LEAVES FOR MILWAUK1E. Thomas Boston, who has been filling slngmg engagements here for several weeks, will leave Thursday, October 4, for his home In Mflwaukie, Wis. Mr. ant, Mabel Vosburg, Bessie Evans, Frances Watkins, Ruth Fellows, Ellen Lumley. Marian Jones, Beth Lewis, Bcflton, who has a very sweet voice TpE Scranton Trust Co.

wiil give concerts in two towns In this Ray Fellows, William Corless, Matthew vicinity before he leaves for home, Next Sunday at the Carbondale M. severe cut on the hand. He was opening a tin can at his home, when his hand slipped, the sharp edges of the can cutting an ugly gash In the palm of his hand. The wound was dressed at the hospital and Mr. Justin returned to his home.

FANCY SALT MACKEREL. Two sizes. Holser Warnke. 28tl Matthew Lynott, Russell O'Hara, Arthur Reese, Spencer Reese, Howard Collins. Harvey Butcher, Greene Diehl and Thad Carr.

church at both morning and evening services he will render some of his NOTICE 1 Farmers, Dairymen, fill at J. J. MALARKEY will conduct his dance in Burke's Hall on Fridays hereafter. Instead of Mondays, commencing Friday, October 5. It The many friends of Mrs.

P. A. Walker, of South Church street, will be glad to learn that her condition is test music. On Tuesday he will an engagement at the Y. M.

C. A. Avoca. THE KIXG OF ALL WHISKIES. People who use whiskey regularly know good whiskies from bad.

People who use it now and then are not so exnert in making a selection. But in MeI)noiiirh'g famous Old Cottage Kve, so much improved that she is now out of danger and a speedy recovery is expected. She has been ill for nearly a month, during which a relapse gave the family and attending physician at $1.00 the quart, both classes will find i RALLY DAY SERVICES. Next Sunday will be rally day at the Washburn Street Presbyterian church. The members are busy making preparation for thie event and doubtless will make it a great success.

Miss Emma Frank, chairman of the committee, and Miss Edith Heckel, assisted by several other members of the committee, have arranged a very fine programme for the occasion. a wliiskey that is always tne linest and best. 28tl Declines All Deposits. Accepts Testamentary, Private, Corporation and General Trusts. 516 Spruce St.

A roller skating party was held at the armory recently by a few people from this side. Those present were: Misses Ruth Lewis, Frances Watkins, Cora Crosby, Bessie Evans and Sue Powell; Messrs. Art Reese, Harvey Butcher and Geme Diehl. Miss Agnes Purdy, of Buffalo, has Just returned home after spending several days with Mr. and Mrs.

J. B. Knight, of South Main avenue. EPICURE, BEECHNUT and other cures of Hanis and Bacon at Mason's. 28tl Miss Margaret Lance, of Nineteenth street, was operated on yesterday tor appendicitis.

A son was born yesterday to Mr. and Mrs. William O'Boyle, of 1607 Jackson street. FINE CRAB APPLES Mss Hecke who Is leader of the 'Sunday ochool. will have charge of ail the music.

All members of the school Horse Owners, Hat yon Inquired lata tki saving you can make by using Brewers' Dried Grains for Cattle and Horse Feed? Call and analysts ul purchase a sample bat Of Witfed Grains at Grain Drying Plant Pennsylvania Centsal Brewing Co. have been requested to meet in the class room at ten minutes of twelve. CHURCH NOTES. Rev. Peter Lyrsy Evans, pastor of the Welsh C.

M. church, of Bellevue, will preach next Sunday morning in English. The topic is Divinity of Jesus Christ," John 6:6. Sunday school will start at 2 p. m.

In the evening there will be Welsh preaching on "Ashamed of the Gospel of Christ" The Ladies' Aid Society of the church will meet next Wednesday. Next Sundayprayer meeting will be held at 10 a. m. at the Tabernacle Congregational church. The Sunday school will commence at p.

and Rev. C. E. Hemans, the pastor of the much concern. John Dunn appeared before Alderman Delevan last evening and swore out a warrant for the arrest of John Norton, of Dundaff street, charging him with assault and battery.

Dunn claimed that he entered Norton's place of business, and after paying for a couple of drinks was brutal Secretary of the Treasury Leslie M. Shaw, who te to speak at the Lyceum theatre in Scranton on the night of October 20, may also address the Republicans of this city. If the Grand opera house is not taken for that afternoon the address will be given in that theatre. Mr. Shaw is one of the foremost Americans of the day and his visit to Carbondale would be an event greatly appreciated by the citizens in general.

HORSES RAN AWAY. Considerable excitement was created on Luzerne street yesterday afternoon by a team of dray horses dashing down the street at a terrific rate and suddenly crossing the sidewalk. and grapes for Jelly at Mason's. 28tl PEACHES AND PEARS The Scranton Trust Co. for canning.

last of season, at Ma son's. 28tl Jackson Street Baptist church, will The horses were attached to a brew The Biblical and Lit ery wagon and became frightened at a preach at 8 p. no. Mrs. August Lindner, of Garfield who was eo seriously burned by BTaUi Arena and Undaa Straak lece of paper that was lying in tne erary society of tnig church nas re i..

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