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PAGE PIVt PITTBTONE, GAZETTE, SATURDAY, APRIL 11, 1904. WEST SIDE MEWS. Notes, Personals and Observations of Local Interest. 26 As You Sow You Shall Reap If you sow our Garden Seeds you will doubtless reap plentifully. We carry the best grade of seed, and if you do your duty and assist nature the harvest should be great.

a the Epworth League was that of last evening, In charge of T. W. Davies, Besides being interesting and well attended, the gathering was favored with several solos by Miss Henrietta accompanied on the violin by Miss Lida Houser and on the piano by Miss Edith Houser, all Taylor young ladies. A woman who claimed that she was collecting money, to aid the Burke family, who suffered the loss of four of their number and the destruction of their home, appealed to a few West Side business men this morning, but as she had no evidence to support her claim, she was refused and advised to get a voucher. She said that she would obtain credentials before canvassing farther.

Alle ye olde dwellers in thys towne and vicinity, as well as ye younge peoples, are moste cordially invited to ye informal meetyng of townspeople tomorrow evenyng, ye same to be helde RED TAG SALE IMP TAS it entitles yoix to III ON THE FIRST FIVE DOLLARS WORTH YOU BUY ON April April April April 13 04 14 04 15 04 16 04 Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, nun PITTSTON ia S7 a A5k WARNING TO CYCLISTS. Must Use Lantern at Night, Always Have Bell and Ride Carefully. At the present time of year, when bicycles are beingr brought from winter storage and again used as vehicles of travel, the provisions of the new ordin ance which refers to the riding of bicycles are pertinent, and as the new ordinance is somewhat different from the old one. It should be well under stood, so as to avoid trouble. In brief, the following are declared unlawful: Riding a bicycle or tricycle at a greater speed than" eight miles an hour; riding without having attached to the machine a bell that can be heard at thirty yards; riding more than three abreast riding without at least one hand on the handle bar; riding crosswise or curv ing to and fro or without having con trol of the machine; riding on the side walks of paved streets or avenues; pushing or driving any push cart other than a baby carriage or invalid's chair on any of the sidewalks; riding a bi cycle or tricycle on any of the sidewalks on Sunday; failure to ring bell when approaching street crossings or whenever necessary to warn vehicles or pedestrians; failure to keep and pa.

to the right of any vehicle approaching in the opposite direction. Violation of any of the provisions of the ordinance shall be punishable by a fine of not less than $3 or more than $5, with the costs of suit. PROGRESS AT ST. CECELIA'S. A Parochial School Building Will Erected as Soon as Possible.

be At yesterday's masses in St, Cecelia's Catholic Church, at Wyoming, the pastor. Rev. Father Quinnan, made an Important announcement. He said it was his purpose to begin at once the erection of a school building for the parish and to open a parochial school therein. He said that there were 100 children of school age in the parish and that he purposed to provide school facilities for them, under the direction of the church.

The plan is to erect a brick school building, two stories high, on the parochial plot at Wyoming, just north of the pastor's residence. The building will be of brick; 45x60 feet in size, and, in addition to school rooms, there will be living quarters for the Sisters who may be assigned to conduct the school. Bids will be invit ed at once for the construction of tho building and it is expected that everything will be in readiness to open the school in September. The cost of the building is estimated at $8,000. GENERAL NEWS NOTES.

The meeting of the' Music Students' Club has been postponed. Mrs. Frank Felts is visiting her mother at Wilkesbarre for a few days. The W. C.

T. U. will meet at Mrs. Cool's, on Wyoming avenue, tomorrow at 3 p. Edward Felts, of Montgomery street, is spending a week with relatives in Binghamton.

The West Pittston Hose Co. will hold a regular meeting tomorrow even ing at eight o'clock. Borough Solicitor W. W. Hall left this morning for Philadelphia, to attend the Supreme Court.

Mrs. Thomas Woodside and daughter Mable were recently the guests of Scranton relatives. A son, the first child, was born on Saturday to Mr. and Mrs. William Adams, of Luzerne avenue.

Whatsoever Circle of King's Daughters; 1 will meet tomorrow afternoon with Mrs. Lewis Jones; of Race street. Loving Service Circle of King's Daughters will meet with Mrs. Coray Perrin, of Luzerne avenue, Wednesday afternoon. The erection of a single dwelling house, for his own ocupancy, was be gun on Atlantic avenue this morning by Clark Helwig.

Mis Lottie Jackson and Master Howard Bobbins, both of Wilkesbarre, were visitors at the Shook home, on Exeter street, yesterday. On account of Llewellyn's Hall being occupied this evening, the general re hearsal for "Frolicsome Yankeeland" will take place in the basement of Trin. ity Church, corner Montgomery and Spring streets. The extension of the Second street sower, from its present termination to a point near Atlantic avenue, was begun this morning by a force of laborers under the supervision of Street Commissioner Urquhart. While in attendance at the Republican State Convention, at Harrisburg last week, Lcland Holeomb was taken ill with crysipedas.

Since returning he has been confined to his home on Luzerne avenue, but his condition is slow, ly improving. Mrs. J. H. Glennon and daughter, Ite gina, left on Saturday for a two weeks' trip to the South.

They spent Sunday in Philadelphia, and today proceeded to Washington. They will also visit Old Point Comfort, Virginia's famous health and pleasure resort, before returning home. The latlieo of Philadelphia nvcnuo and streets below will serve a supper in the M. E. Church parlors on Thursday evening, which will be" followed by a reception for the pastor.

All the lady members who reside on these streets are requested to meet at the home of Mrs. Joseph Hileman at 7.30 this even, ing to make arrangements for The first of a series of sermons dealing with the life 6f Christ was preached last evening by Rev. Dr. Severson. From the words, "Saul, who is called Paul," the clergyman preached a very interesting, instructive sermon to a large congregation.

A pleasing trio was sung by Miss Clara Langford; Mrs. F. C. Farrington, and William D. How arth.

An important meeting of Co. will bo held tomorrow night in the armory. An especially attractive meeting of Garden Seeds of All Kinds Loose or in Packages Timothy and Clover and Fine Lawn Seed' Gardening Implements OnionSets. G.F.VANTUYLE, Grocer North Main, Cor. Mill Both 'Phones.

Covered by or a total loss "Which do you nrefer When one reads of the great destruction by fire of houses, stores and property in general, we feel sorry for the owners until we also read that the loss isAcov ered b'y insurance. Then we feel the wisdom of those Avho have covered their property so that it is fully insured. Insure at once if you havo not done already Armstrong Sanders, Real Estate and General Insurance, Miners' Bank Building. Pittston, Pa. PARKER'S HAIR BALSAM Cleanses and beautifies the hair.

Promote a Never Fails to Koatore Gray Hair to its Youthful Color. Cure scalp discaaei Ac hair frilling. Druggists DURYEA. Geary Gray, of Wyoming, was a visi to here yesterday. Miss Agnes Muir, of Scranton, is visiting her mother here.

Edward McGinness has recovered from an attack of grip. Miss Maine Clark entertained a company of friends on Saturday evening. Miss Jennie Smith, of Pittston, was a visitor at the home of Mrs. M. II.

Keller. Miss Carrie Penhale and Miss Johnson, of Luzerne, Spent Sunday at the home of John Shales. William Hobbs left today for Philadelphia, to enter Jefferson Medical College as a student. Mrs. Murphy, of Scranton, was a vis.

itor yesterday at the home of her son, School director M. J. Murphy. Miss Lizzie Moon has returned to her home in Dunmore, after a visit to the family of Henry Huddleson. Mr.

and Mrs. Frank Besiecker, of Dorranceton, spent Sunday with the former's mother, Mrs. Joseph Knott. The Duryea Stars defeated the Stur mcrvillc basket bal team on Saturday evening, in Metcalt Hall, score, 10 to 2. There is a great scarcity of houses in Duryea.

Sol. Hirsch's plot of building lots has been almost entirely disposed of. Misses Mary Anderson and Mabel Searfoss, Charles Cluck and Fred. Nay lor attended special Easter services in Luzerne last evening. Rev.

Gilbert North, of Dorranceton, preached yesterday afternoon in the Riverside Baptist Church, of which he was formerly pastor. An ice cream and cake social will be held at the home of D. C. Reid on Wed nesday evening of this week, under the auspices of tho Epworth League. Committees of the Brick M.

Presbyterian and Baptist Sunday schools will meet at Thomas Martin's this evening to arrange a date for the coming joint excursion. The Duryea School Board will hold a rpcular meeting this evening. It is expected that a teacher will uo elected to fill tho vacancy created by the resignation of Miss Nellie Clark. I am prepared for the coining season to supply nil patrons with the best quality of pure lake ice, which known for its purity and excellence. call over eitherUione will receive prompt and courteous attention.

Jo tjcph Lintern, 27 Montgomery St. aSeod tf Cows for Sale. 12 fresh cows, with calves at their sides, for sale at the place of the undersigned, tho Richards place, in Duryea. M. Kuhn.

Dt2 Dr. T. M. Johnson's Office is located cor. Luzerne and Wyoming second floor.

Entrance on Luzerne avenue, front. 5wl From to from tho big juicy Bib lti)nnt to the Fnney French We have thi'in nil. And in the Poultry line you can 11ml no more choice selection in town than we are olTeriiiK; incbidins Fowl.Turkey and (ini)ie. Laiuu or small choice cuts Steak. Investigate our prices.

RASPER'S MEAT MARKET Cor. Exeter and Parke West Pitts ton. Both phones. Spring Goods Have Arrived Suitings can now be selected and laid aside for making up later. DeForest M.

Hatfield, MERCHANT TAILOR. Old 'Phone. LUZERNE AVENUE Are you a Camera Fiend? If so just step in and take a snap shot at our photographic? supplies. We are prepared to compound any solution which you may require for DEVELOPING FIXING TONING OR RESTRAINING You will find it advantageous to have these solutions fresh. We can also furnish any photographic, chemicals you may need.

Stroh's Pharmacy AGENT FOlt "ANSCO" CAMERAS. 3S West Side Dry Goods Store Pretty and Serviceable Wash Stuffs Our stock of Wash Goods is now at its best; we've about every sort of Washable Fabric you're likely to ask for. Some of the most serviceable are mentioned below. If you have in mind some sort that isn't included in this list, come to the store; it's more than likely that you will find exactly what you want here. Lawns for 10c per yard llosi'moht IJitl special price 12.Vc India ami Scaislaml istcs 15c Jiayure Mercerise ami l'ino Swiss snc Tnssah Silks anil Ortjamli Czarinc irc J.inen Duck, iirall colors, aiic Silk Doted ami 1'lain Mousselinc 3Sc Satin Striped Surah rnc Ami t'repe de Soie in blue, black, violet, oyster, pearl and white, for uuc per yd.

These aro a few of the choice materials. You should see them to appreciate them. Frank H. Antrim 12B LUZERNE AVENUE. A Good attress should be made over at least every three years.

If your beds aren't comfortable let us renovate the mattress and sweeten the feather pillows. Mattress made over in the old tick, $2.50 In new tick, fine quality 4 50 Feathers renovated and cleaned, 10c per pound. Ship goods by Black Diamond Wagon Express. We pay charges one way. Scranton Bedding Co.

F. A. Kaiser, 600 Lacka. Manager. Scranton.

Adjoining Laurel Lino Station. T. P. m'RKK. n'hvay and Steamship Ticket Agent.

Ticket; all points In the west, over the best routes. Jlnggage always checked through to Agent for the liunan Line. Anchor North (ier limn Lloyd Ifnnihiii'K Lines, Kronen Line. Netherlands Line, lied Star Line. American Line, Italian Line and Allan State Line.

Foreign Krafts and Money Orders sold. Very (low rates. Office at L. W. depot.

at ye hospitable home of George Johnson ande hys wyfe, on ye Luzerne roads. Lete alle ye older men ande wimen cache brynge one or more pen nies or shilings fore eache ande everye ycare or ye age. Ye younger iotK3 willo also be expected to followe ye goode example of theire elders. Fore ye entertainment ofe ye people, there wylle be syngyng and musick. The farewell words over the remains of the late Mrs.

Enooh Smith were said this afternoon and the body was then consigned to its restlno; place in West Pittston cemetery. The services at the family home on Washington street were conducted by Rev. W. J. Day, of Luzerne, who for many years was the pastor of the deceased at Sugar Notch.

Several appropriate selections were sung by a quartette composed of Mises Jennie Stackhouse and Clara Hermann, Messrs. Thomas Williams and Marshall Detrick. The pall bearers were Noah Pursell, George Charlton, Robert Davis, Marshall De trick, J. C. Stackhouse and B.

C. Van Duzer. Two excellent sermons were deliv ered at yesterday's preaching service in the Luzerne Avenue Baptist Church by Professor" Elkanah Hulley, A. principal of Keystone Academy. The words taken as the morning text were those of Isaiah 40:31, "But they that wait upon the Lord shall roncw their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; they shall walk, and not faint;" and in the evening from Romans 14:10 and 12, "For we shall all stand before the judgment seat of Christ.

So then each one of us shall give account of himself to God." Large congregations attended both services and the speaker presented the themes in a forceful manner. Now is the time to got your bicycle repaired and put in good order. See Schusaler, 8 Luzerne Aye. Notice to Patrons. The undersigned has discontinued his wagon route, and desires to notify his patrons that he has both phones and will deliver all orders for fish, oysters or vegetables.

aCm3 J. W. Holeomb. Stanton's Meat Market is prepared to promptly fill all orders for fresh meats and specialties. All the leading varieties In fresh fish every FrUay.

Luzerne avenue. Both phones' Alwrys, Rem ember the Foil .1 ftromo (One Day, Grip in 2 Name axauve amine Cures a CoM in One Day, Days On every bos. 25c Spring is here, and perhaps you may need a pew sidewalk or a fence, possibly a new house. These wants can be supplied by Dershimer Grif fin, dealers in all kinds of building materials. When You Need a Coach for funeral, marriage or any other ser.

vice, we can give you good service. Cab calls answered promptly. Daman's Livery. Both phones. I make very best I don't want me work or FORCE" tho I know how.

believe you'd to slight my stint quality, for the sake of saving you a couple of cents or so on every package. have purchased In the store of Ronton th carpal known as Korre. and have subjected th fond to careful analynls. I dud It to be abto tuuiiy pure. wit.mn tv uncivil .1 ProfoMor of Theory nnrf Prnrtirp nf Vhnrmary, 8.7& SPRING SUITS and JO COATS $1 0.QO, $1 2.00 $1 5.00 New spring ideas.

The natty and handsome Scotch effects and fancy worsted, single or double breasted, can be seen here now. We give red or blue trading stamps. 7 United States Depositary Scranton. Pa. LIABILITIES.

Capital Surplus (earned) Undivided Profits Circulation Ind. Deposits. U. S. Due to Banks Dividends Unpaid 200,000.00 600,000.00 139,681.45 50,000.00 3,069,106.68 379,965.34 27,700.10 212.50 $4,466,666.07 Eclipse Shoe Parlor Only the man who has never tried them has to be urged to buy "Ralston" Shoes.

The other man asks for them himself. We have exclusive sale. H. G. Weeks Co.

Ladies' Shoes, 98c a pair Men's $1.50 Shoes, a pair Men's $1.25 Working Shoes, $1.00 20 Blue or Red Star Stamps given FEEE with every sale of $1.00 or over. I. B. Davenport 25 North Main Street. Evory Woman lQtereateu arm tmouiu Know a tou I ihe wonaerrui MARVEL Whirling Spray Tbe new rii 8.tHp.

Jnjf n. B8f Sac Auk roar dnmrUt for It. ii ne cannot auppiy ine MAHVKIi, atnwpt no nt.hpr. hut ipnit itmnn for IlliisLiuUHlliook Bafed. TtfflVM (nil particulars and directions In valuable to Indies.

41 1'ark How. new avrit. ih i fc onTenlenu Corner Brond and Main Sts. STATEMENT (Condensed) March 28, 1904 Third National Bank, 118 Wyoming RESOURCES. Loans $2,748,163.10 Overdrafts 55.00 U.

Bonds (at par) 521,000.00 Other Bonds 635,575.73 Banking House 30,000.00 Due from Banks and S. Treasurer 309,091.81 Cash 222,780.43 $4,466,666.07 iiiisn i junction, ra. .,.1. A.

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