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OveEO iars ij. Doctors look right fep'Of It jtiietf hold yet The Under ilio Lamp Light, Ml oldest best Sarsapanlla Ayer's. in the place when heart of the family circle, is a good to disenss prudent economy, and the subject of housefurnishings is reached, we are sure oar store will be listed as a safe place to buy. Onr new floor, 25x140, now open for business. Our importations of French and German China now on sale.

Owen Fowler, editor of the Freeland Progress, is seriously 111 of pneumonia. Peter Swartx, of Wllkesbarre. shot a deer weighing 15J pounds near Gouldsboro. Wyoming Seminary foot ballisTs play the Normal school team, at Bloomsburg, tomorrow. Nine Plains boys were arrested on the charge of shooting a dog, and were compelled to pay a fine of $1 each.

The remains of John White, who died in New York, were brought to his former home in Miner's Mills for burial. Mrs. Jos. W. Webb, aged 60 years.

We have a very low price on Coal Hods, Fine Shovels, this fall. Also Stove Pipe at 10c a length, and Elbows 10c each. J. V. Terwilliger, Prop.

25C STORE, many Duryea friends of the couple. The ceremony was performed In St. Joseph's Catholic Church by Rev. Father DrleBer, and. was witnessed by Mr.

Rittle's relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Rittle will begin housekeeping at once In Syracuse, the groom having a home ready for the reception of his bride. Kodak Developing Demonstration.

Something of real interest to amateur photographers is the new Kodak Developing Machine, which is being introduced here by J. H. Houck, the druggist. Demonstrations' of the value of the machine will be made at the drug store, on North Main street, as follows: Wednesday, Nov. 5, 7 to 9 p.

Thursday, Nov. 6, 2 to p. and 7 to 9 p. m. Come in and see the latest step in photographic progress.

DURYEA. M. F. Healey was a visitor In Berenice yesterday. Miss Clara Watson is visiting her aunt, in Carverton.

Dr. and Mrs. Pier have returned from a week's outing. The Christian Endeavor Society of the P. Church will meet this evening.

The Baptist Ladies' Aid Society met yesterday afternoon at the home of Mrs. William Davis. An Infant child of Andrew Sheby died this morning, and the funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon. 'Squire Gilboy and wife and Joseph Freeman and wife attended the Elks' benefit performance in Music Hall, Pittston, last evening. Mrs.

Joseph Eagan has returned from a visit to her parents, in Brad' ford county. Mr. and Mrs. Eagan will begin soon. A meeting of the citizens of Duryca will be held in the Town Hall next Tuesday evening at 7 30 for the purpose of organizing a Board of Trade.

Frank Rlttle, of Syracuse, a former resident of Duryea, and Miss Mary A. McGulnness, daughter of Edward McGuinness, of Main street, this place, were united in marriage yesterday morning in Syracuse, and the announcement was a surprise to the WALD RON'S BIO AUCTION SALE 1 125 Head of Horses Tomorrow, Saturday, Nov. 8, ait Scranton, Pa. i 1 'sc ft Como early buy many of each article, or as much as wo can sell you, and bo suro and see the other bargains in the store, that are for Monday selling only. 200 pieces fine flannelettes, in splendid coloring, selling regularly at 12c a yard, Monday Bar.

gain Day 8c yard. 200 elegant paragon 2G inch Mercerized "Dnm Dum" Cloth Umbrellas, in 25 different and absolutely new style handles, worth from $1.50 Monday Bargain Day 89c each Only 50 of these Blankets, strictly all wool, 11 4 and best makes, but all slightly soiled, they sold at $5.00 and $6.00 each, Monday per pair, one pair to a custo mer, at 40 inch Cheviot, in two toned effects, in 5 or 6 different shades, these goods are strictly half wool and sell at 40c a yard, on Monday only 19c a yard. 6c and 8c towe ling, extra heavy, fast edges, 18 inches wide, Monday at 3c a yard. Muslin Remnants, 1 yard wide, extra heavy, by the yard in the regular way would sell at 8c, on Monday per yard at 3c. Imported woven madras shirting, in good colorings, slightly soiled, sold at 20c the yard, a general clean up Monday at 8Jc yard 1,000 pairs of men's women's, boys' and girls'assorted black mit tens, mostly the celebrated Lamb, made to sell at 25c, 35c and 49c, to help the wholesaler clean up his odds and ends we' took them.

Monday at per pair 19c. BROUN GO. Formerly A. B. Brown.

Best Patent Flour $4.25 20 lbs Granulated Sugar. 1.00 Root Beer Extract, 3 hot. for .25 Good Coffee, per lb .10 Yellow Soap, 10 bars fori .25 Sweet Sour Pickles, in bot. .15 Salmon, per can .13 7T 72 South Main Street. SAY! 1 St 4 ft 'Ml i i 1 'if I I 4 hi A i zr Tomorrow, Saturday, Nov.

at 10 dron will have his grand opening sale He has seven carloads of Horses, Work Horses that will average in There will also be two carloads of of Coal Black Hearse Horses for un Light Driving and Saddle Horses. This will be the grandest and larg place in this section of the State. Owing to the large number of Hor will be necessary to begin promptly tinue until the last Horse is sold, Anyone in Pittston, ilkesbarre, is in need of a Horse of any size or this Great Horse Sale at Scranton to Fire destroyed an entire block of business buildings and residences at Pa. The loss la estimated at $50,000. Rev.

H. P. East, of Clark's Green, has accepted a call to the pastorate of the Dudley street Baptist church, at Dunmore. Mrs. Annie Hogan, aged 65 years, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs.

M. J. Larkin, on Lackawanna avenue, Scranton. Mrs. John Miller, one of the oldest residents of Eaton, Wyoming county, is in a precarious condition on account of heart trouble.

Former United Stajtes Attorney General' Griggs appeared in the United States court, Scranton, yesterday, as counsel in a patent case. Thomas Phelps, aged 64 years, proprietor of the Delawanna Cottage, at Tbornhurst died on Wednesday. He was well known to summer visitors on the Pocono mountain. Miss Ella Donnelly, aged 30 years, a teacher in the public schools of Oly phant, died at her home in that town last evening, after an illness of four weeks of typhoid fever. Herbert Swingle, of Dunmore, was seriously injured In the Erie shops at that place.

His arm was caught in a piece of machinery and the muscles were torn in a frightful manner. Burglars forced open the safes In the postoffice and Bedford ft Son's drug store, at Waverly, Lackawanna county, early Wednesday morning, but were frightened away before they could get any booty. Jessup people were charged 40 cents per lamp for electric light until recently, when meters were placed in position. Now the bills for lighting run up as high as $2 per lamp per month. Nearly al lthe people who have been using electric light have cut off the service.

Thomas R. Mann, formerly treasurer of the Lock Haven Trust and Safe Deposit and recently general manager of two Colorado mining com panies, committed suicide by shooting himself at his home in Lock Haven. The deed is attributed to business troubles. Fire of unknown origin destroyed the large frame barn of' Harrison Phelps, near West Nicholson, together with its contents. The loss is estlmat ed at $3,000, with insurance amount ing to $1,200.

This is the second heavy loss by fire suffered by Mr. Phelps within two years. With two large bridges in process of construction, Tunkhannock isl a scene of much activity these days. Five engines and a large force of workmen are engaged on the founda tion of the new Lehigh Valley bridge across the mouth of Tunkhannock Creek. Preliminary work is also In progress on the river bridge to be erected at the expense of the State.

Scranton Masons united last evening in a celebration of the 150th anniversary of the Initiation of 'George Washington into Masonry. The celebration was held in the Dixie theater and was attended by about 1,400 members of the order. Thomas F. Wells presided, and addresses were delivered by Judge Edwards, of Scranton, and James H. Lamberton, of Harris burg.

Martin Ryan, aged 32 years, a lineman in the employ of the Scranton Illuminating, Heat and Power was killed yesterday afternoon by an elec tric shock, while stringing a wire at 217 Lackawanna avenue. He was standing on a ladder in front of the building, and must have caught hold of a live wire, as his bands were badly burned. The force of the shock threw him from the ladder and he fell to the sidewalk. He was unconscious when picked up and died shortly after being taken to the Lackawanna hospital. Disastrous Wrecks.

Carelessness Is responsible for many a railway wreck, and the same causes are making human wrecks of sufferers from throat and lung troubles. But since the advent of Dr. King's New Discovery for Consumption, Coughs, and Colds, even the worst cases can be cured and hopeless resignation is no longer necessary. Mrs. Lois Cragg, of Dorchester, Is one of many whose life was saved by Dr.

King's New Discovery. This great remedy is guaranteed for all throat and lung diseases by C. Price and J. H. Houck, Pittston, and O.

D. Stroh, West Pittston. To the Public Allow me to say a few words In praise of Cough Remedy. I had a very severe cough and cold and feared I would get pneumonia, but after taking the second dose of this medicine I felt better. Thrco bottles of It cured my cold and the pains in my chest disappeared entirely.

I am most respectfully yours for health. Ralph S. Meyers, 64 Thirty seventh street, Wheeling, W. Va. For sale by all druggists on a guarantee.

Inflammatory Rheumatism Cured in One Day by Mustic Cure for Rheumatism. H. Scott Donnelly, of Helena, Mont, says: "Alter lying helpless with rheumatism for two weeks, under the physician's care, I was induced to try Mystic Cure for Rheumatism. In less than 24 hours I was able to get up, dress and go down stairs. I can heartily recommend the Mystic Cure to any one suffering with rheumatism." Sold by J.

H. HoucK, druggist, 4 S. Main. The Sanderson Oil and Specialty of Scranton, Pa. Jupiter Miner's Oil, Pluto cylinder, heavy red engine oil.

Hercules cable grease. We are not in the trust J24tf Stoves and ranges at Ash's. Now Is the time to repair your house or build a new one. Winter is coming. Let us prepare your plans for you and sell yon the material or, better still, buCd it for yon.

Derthlmer A Griffin. Yaseen's Jewelry Store, 63N, Main. mm. of Plymouth, died this morning of pneumonia. Her husband and 11 chil dren survive.

J. Ludden, of Harvey's Lake, was fined $10 and placed under bail for his appearance at court, to answer the charge of neglecting a horse. Frederick A. Arnold, a Peckvllle young man, has been appointed assistant secretary of the Spring Brook Water with headquarters in Wllkesbarre. Ernest LeGrand, a former resident of died at Jeanerette, on Oct 30, the result of Injuries received in a railroad accident He was 20 years of age.

Albert J. Wacklne. aged 49 years, of Christopher, this county, died yester day afternoon. He had been suffering for a long time from miner's asthma, but the end wasvvery sudden. D.

ft H. breaker. No. 2, at Plymouth, is being wired for electric lights. It is the' intention of ibe company to light all Its Plymouth collieries electricity.

The West of Plymouth, will furnish the current. Attorney John A. Opp, of Plymouth, who recently passed through a serious attack of malarial fever, is convalescing at Dallas, and the pure, mountain air is proving beneficial to htm. Testcrday morning, an 18 months old daughter of Mr. and Mrs.

Daniel McTague, of Plymouth, fell into a tub ful of boiling water and was so badly scalded that she died in the after noon. Mrs. Sarah Gibbons died of paral ysis at the home of her son, Robert J. Gibbons, in Wllkesbarre! She was the widow of John Gibbons, who, previous to his death ten years ago, was in business on the west side of the river. Pennsylvania avenue, Wllkesbarre, between Ross and Northampton, will be paved with yellow brick at the expense of the Wllkesbarre and Wyoming Valley Traction co.

The work will be started next Monday and will be completed within two weeks. George Moore, a Wllkesbarre young man, attempted to crawl under a coal train near the Blackman street crossing, but the train started up while he was under the cars and one of his legs was so badly crushed tnat it was necessary to amputate the member. The Wllkesbarre and Wyoming Valley Traction Co. has received six large new cars of the most improved design. They are the finest ever seen in the valley.

Each one is forty feet long and accommodates 50 people. They are of the convertible pattern and may be used asxelther closed or open cars. It is intended to use the cars on the Nan ticoke and Harvey's Lake lines. The cornerstone of the new govern ment building In Wllkesbarre will be laid on Thanksgiving Day, at 3 p. m.

The Board of Trade win have charge of the exercises. Congressman Palmer will deliver the address and the cornerstone will be laid with appropriate ceremonies by Lodge No. 61, F. A. the oldest Masonic lodge in Wllkesbarre.

Previous to the exercises, there will be a short parade, in which the Ninth regiment will participate. he" Great Weit has certainly many attractions In the way of beautiful resorts for those seeking health and pleasure, and the farming sections of the West are now enjoying unprecedented prosperity, which should be of absorbing interest to those contemplating seeking a new home in a growing section of our great country. Dally during October, the Nickel Plate railroad will sell special low i ate one way tickets to points all through the West. These tickets are good the Personally Conducted Transcontinental Tours which leave Boston every Monday and Wednesday noon, in the elegant Pullman tourist sleeping cars, which have everything for comfort and convenience of passengers at rates less than half those charged for standard Pullman accommodations. These tourist cars pass through New York State on West Shore train No.

1, via Rotterdam Junction, Utica, Syracuse and Roches ter, at which points parties may join them. As they have become more widely known, the patronage has steadily become of higher class and Increased in numbers, until they are now the mpst popular and high class tourist car excursions from this section to the West. For tickets and information, see nearest agent, or write R. E. Payne.

General Agent, No. 291 Main Buffalo, N. Y. 15MFW8t Union Club Pure Old Rye Whiskey Guaranteed. Leading brand in the valley.

S. J. FREEMAN. Both phones. A nerve Tonic never Equaled a WMJL NEW of onScFic LINE PAPERS Has arrived at my store.

You are invited to call and inspect the display. WALTER S. BARRITT, 106 North Main Street. o'clock In the forenoon. P.

G. Wal at his NEW STABLES In Scranton. onsisting of 25 Matched Teams of eight from 2.500 to 3,000 pounds. Single Work Horses and one carload dertakers' use, and one carload of est Horse Sale that has ever taken ses that are to be sold at this sale, it at 10 o'clock in the forenoon and con under the electric light, if necessary. Nanticoke, Ashley or Plymouth, who color, cannot afford to miss attending morrow.

P. G. WALDRON. 6 GO. STORE fulness.

Theso are the We give a few price hints: Women's and Children's Black Stockings, 10c pair, 3 pair for 25c. 4 4 Shooting, 4c per yard. $2 All Silk Ihnhrolla $1.15. COMFORTS (TALK NO. 89.) It Is Possible for the use of glasses to be deferred for quite a long time, but the delay is paid for in the end at great cost.

Sooner or later the day comes when we have to succumb, and I tell you, you might have far. better attended to the call when you first became aware of the trouble. What earthly good is there in putting off, the use of glasses? Is it because you hate to wear them, or because of what some one else but your self might think about it? Now, dont be foolish. Just come In and see me. I can help you, I am sure.

And we have some fine good 3, new, in diamond rings, stick pins, brooches, gentlemen's rings. We are receiving new designs In solid silver. Look at our goods. We keep the best W. L.

McDOUGALL, Optician and Jeweler. rf "i 4 IF YOU VANT A eOHD 1 as executor, trustee, ad i ministrator, guardian, receiver, assignee, etc. As a contractor. 4 As a United States official. As a State, County or Mull nicipal official.

As an officer of a lodge or local union. As an employe of a bank or corporation. Or any other kind of Bond miv TO A. J. Barter fi 5 19 Broad St.

Troxell Blk. I jV VWUC V. FOOT BALLS UNIFORMS SUPPLIES The Beat line in the City, C. Bechtold, 14 North Main Street The Griffin Studio. I Artistic Photography In all Branches.

MWireabarre, Pa. PEOPLE H0IE 361 5 1. MAII ST Floors Oil Cloth the good kind, sq. yard, Linoleum, sq. yard, See our largo assortment of patterns.

Gompsrtz 20 North Main Street Your LAUNDRY WORK Djn'i Uiink that becnaao joa do not have a Urge bundle evory wsek, we do not want your work. Jan let as kcowand we will Ret yonr boodle, bo matter how email. It will be properly laundered too. ACME LAUNDRY LUZEBMK NEW PBOKB AN UNPARALLELED RECORD. 100 PER CENT.

During August, every one of the death claims paid in the United States and Canada by the EQUITABLE LIFE A8SURANCE SOCIETY were paid within one day after receipt of proof. And during no month of the year haa the percentage been below 98 per cent. This excels the Society's own great record. It has never even been approached by any other company. ARMSTRONG A 8ANDER8, AGENTS, Lamb Block.

Wood Mantels, Tiling and Chandeliers A Specialty. B. G. Carpenter would be pleased to give you figures on any kind of heating or plumbing. Location of Fin Alarm Boms.

PITTSTON. 17 Main opp. L. ft W. depot 18 Main St, Maloney's store.

J6 Main and Sta. 27 Main and Lambert Sts. 35 Searle and Seneca Sts. 36 Mill and Ewen Sts. 41 William and Defoe Sts.

43 Main and Butler Sts. 45 Main and Water Sts. 56 Main and Market Sts. 62 Main and Railroad Sts. 63 Main and Swallow Sts.

64 Vine and Frothlngham Sts. 65 Oak and Elizabeth Sts. Alarm Calls. General Alarm I I. Fire Out I I.

Chief MI HI. Eagle Hose Engine I. Niagara Hose Engine IMMI. Black Diamond Hook and Ladder Co. IIMII III.

To Send in Alarm Open door, turn ing key to right, pull down the extending hook; this is sufficient Do not send in alarm while the small box bell Is ringing. WEST PITTSTON. 12 Clear Spring Coal Company. 71 Luzerne and Wyoming avenues. 72 Philadelphia and Wyoming Avcs.

li Parke St and Luzerne Ave. 74 Montgomery and Fremont Sts. 75 Exeter and Ann Streets. 76 Warren St. and Lacoe Alley.

82 Delaware Av. Luz. Knitting Mills. 83 Salem Street and Luzerne Avenue. Alarm Calls.

General Alarm I I. Fire Out II. Chief IMMI. Engine IIII IIIMIII. To Turn in Alarm Break glass.

turn key to right, open the door, pull the hook down once and let go. A Runaway Bicycle terminated with an ugly cut on the leg of J. B. Orncr, of Franklin Grove. 111.

It developed a stubborn ulcer, unyielding to doctors and remedies for four years. Then Bucklen's Arnica Salve cured. It's just as good for burns. scalds, slfin eruptions and piles. 25c at W.

C. Price's and J. H. Houck's, Pittston, and G. D.

Stroh's, West Pitts ton. If you are bilious and seeking advisers, Take DeWitfs Little Early Risers, Just before going to bed. Tou will find on the morrow, You are rid of your sorrow That's all; just enough said. These famous pills do not gripe, but move the bowels gently and easily, cleansing the liver. Their tonic effect gives strength to the glands, preventing a return of the disorder.

Farrer, Peck Roberts. When you want good pies, get Bohan's A Thanksgiving Dinner. Heavy eating is usually the first cause pf indigestion. Repeated attacks inflame the mucous membranes lining the stomach, exposes the nerves of the stomach, producing a swelling after eating, heartburn, headache, sour rls rings and finally catarrh of the stom ach. Kodol relieves the Inflammation, protects the nerves and cures the ca tarrh.

Kodol cures indigestion, dyspepsia, all stomach troubles by cleansing and sweetening the glands of the stomach. Farrer, Peck ft Roberts. GREAT Tir.lE, BUT EXPENSIVE. You don't want to sacrifice your 'property to furnish excitement for the people. You don't want to embarrass yourself for the pleasure of others.

The Way to Be Sure Is To Have Sure Insurance In case of fire yon loose nothing. In case of misfortune you can rebuild. In case of uncertainty see us. We'll tell you costs and benefits. Armstrong Sanders.

B. F. AHTniLl Stocks are now at ton days for choicest buying. Heavy Dross Skirting from 25c to $1.25 per yard. Black Taffeta Silk, 3fi inches wide, yard guaranteed.

Bargains in every department. We sell Lion Brand Yarns. Ka. 3 L'sh St. csd Ca.

4 Eresd Fit Isisa. Just notice these prices we are quoting you on staple grocer ies. They're oney savers for you and the goods aroof firstclass nnalitv. BLAN ETS I 07 are solo agents for Blankets made by the Celebrated Kortk Star Ols, Kinnupolli, Klnnasota. are clearly the most honest goods that come to this market.

Our Comforts are well made, filled with white cotton, and of generous size. COTTON BLANKETS in all grades. Flour 20 lb. Sugar' 1 glass Mustard Bo 21b. can Roast Beef 2 lb.

can Corned Beef 2 large cans Tomatoes 3 cans Corn 2 cans Red Salmon 1 lb. Coffee 1 can Sausage 10o Veal Loaf, per can 10o Cblpped Beef, per can 15o 3 cans Boston Baked Beans 3 qts. Beans 4 qts. Peas Lipton's Teas have no superiors. A.

tea with a taste. We are the sole agents in Pittston. J. T. rr.s!rcn Ca.

53 South' Main Street GLOBE WAREHOUSE, PITTSTON, PA. W7 si!.

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