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THURSDAY THE PITTSTON CAZETTE DECEMBER 1903. PAGE 3 LOCAL GLEANINGS. PILES BE SURE OF YOUR BANK II MADE CAMERAS BELOW COST. Will you do it for a Christmas girt? Start that long; delayed savings account for IiiisImikI or wife, mki or daughter, sifter or brotlicr. man or maidservant.

Hie 0Miiiug of an account is a ery simple proceeding. We will be pleased to serve you. Capital. Surplus ami Profits $150,000. We Pay 3 Per Cent.

Tht Union of Small Savings makes a substantial fond. Hie money you save today give yon financial strength for tomorrow. An Account with us now it will delight you to see hocv your money will accumulate at compound Interest. Three Per Cent. Miners' Savings Bank Jtlain and Broad Streets vm erum'tivt rn vvvYTsvv'a'nTs jYinrBTYo'o'ir rya Visit This Store if and you'll agree with ns that our 105 holiday stock is one of the best in I'iltston.

You'il find a choice selec tion of gifts here, and our prices are decidedly moderate. See our line of Silk Fobs, I 'obs tJoid Kings Watches Watch Chains Fine Broaches Necklaces Hat Pins Ixiekets Bracelets Fancy Combs Link Buttons Umbrellas uff Buttons Signet Rings Pocket Books Novelties Belt Buckles Cut Glass Silverware Toilet Sets Shaving Sets Smoking Sets I lr 11 1 I 0JLS SLSLS Harry W. Yaseen 63 Main Si. Nex' to Sacks Brown Cured Quickly Without Pain by iug Pyramid Pile Care. A Trial Package Mailed Free to AH Who Send Xante and Address.

We want every pile sufferer to try Pyramid Pile dire at our expense. The trial package which we send will bring immediate 'relief from the awful torture of itching, bleeding, burning, tantalizing piles. We send the free treatment in a plain sealed package, with nothing to indicate the contents. Pyramid Pile Cure: Is put up in tin form of suupositories which arc applied directly to the affected part. Their action is immediate and certain.

are sold at 50 cents a box by druggists everywhere and one box will frequently effect a permanent cure. By the use of Pyramid Pile Cure you will avoid an unnecessary, trying and expensive examination by a physician and will rid yourself of your trouble in the privacy of your own home at trifling expense. After using the free trial package, which we mail in a perfectly plain wrapper, you can secure regular full size packages from druggists at 50 cents each, or we will mail 'direct in plain, packages upon receipt of price. Pyramid Drug 9070 Pyramid Building, Marshall, Mich. PERSONAL.

Misses Anna McMillan and Anna Law are expected to return from Atlantic City tomorrow. C. Donnelly has arrived home from Harrisburg, where he served on the United States grand jury. Mrs. George Marsden was the guest of her sister, Mrs.

B. Frank Zeigler, in Wilkesbarre, yesterday. Misses Agnes Donnelly and Regina Donnelly were visitors in Scranton yesterday. Mrs. William Gerrity, of Omaha, is expected in this city today, having been called here by the death of her father, John M.

Yaseen, proprietor of the Elgin Jewelry Store, has Just returned from a business trip to "New York city, where he purchased a holiday stock. Former District Attorney John R. Jones, of Lackawanna county, who served two terms in the office, has announced that he will be a candidate again, Mr. Jones made a sensational fight for the nomination the first time he ran, using illuminated trolley cars and brass barTd.3 to further his candidacy. Mrs.

Grace Weiser Davis, an evan gelist well known to the people of the Wyoming valley, has been conducting a series of very successful meetings in the Mill City M. E. church. and the last meeting of the series will be held this evening. Over 50 persons have professed conversion during the meetings.

Mrs. Davis is an excellent singer as well as a good speaker. D. H. TRAFFIC WAS TIED UP TWO HOURS Wreck This Morning at Arclibuld Put the Road Temporarily Out of Service.

A rear end collision between a freight and a coal train occurred this morning between 6 and 7 o'clock on the D. and, as a result, the line was completely blocked for more than two hours. A coal train, southbound, broke in two about 100 yards below the station and, before the break was discovered, i south bound Oneonta. freight train ran into it and broke several cars, scattering them over both tracks. The freight train was running atslow speed or serious damage would have resulted.

In addition to the de struction of the cars, the pilot of tho engine was damaged. Traffic was reopened it 9 o'clock. Allison's ochestra will hold their dance Friday evening, Dec. 13. Admission 25 cents.

11 5 A Fearful Pate. It is a fearful fate to have to en dure the terrible torture of piles. "I can truthfully say," writes Harry Col son, of Masonville, Ia "that for blind, bleeding, itching and protruding piles Bucklen's Arnica Salve is the best cure made." Also best for cuts, burns and injuries. 25c at Mayo's pharmacy, Geo. D.

Stroh, West Pittston, druggists. ET CAETERA. Notes From Business Hen, Wants and Other Minor Matters. LOST Between Avoca and Pittston. Sample case and 2 rockers, Reward if returned to Patience Thomas, Upholsterers.

Pittston. 13 2 WANTED Canvassers on a good proposition. Call at p. m. on Mr.

Porter, 9 Main St. 1 LOST Hound, white, with brown spots. Name "Adam Bartuska" on collar. Finder please return to Adam. Bartuska.

Duryea. 124t FOR SALE Second hand top buggy, 415 avenue. 11 3 EAT Harter's bread. it's good. LIGHT lunches, all kinds.

Harter's; SHELL oysters iii all styles. Harter's CHICHESTER'S PILLS tv Orlaluland Ctoaaiae. ltSOO Testimonial. L.41M. ttk lrutUt hit vnii'nfiDiftn fin.mnn id RED simI Ucdd ueullla kous, wM iik ribboo.

Take no ethan, Reftwfl SabirttaUcmulIataUMa. Aikroi Dnnli Mod 4 cwt In taup far Pm Ueafmi IMIaMlnk u4 Bwklet For the Holiday 1 Eatables. Fine line of Cooking Sherry Wine, $1.50 the gallon. All kinds Nuts and Fruits. of Shelled Crystalized Pure Olive Oil in gallon, quart, pint or half pint bottles.

T. A. Durkin. I Cor. South Main and nock St.

TO I all I A Totni Talk and Events In aari A boat the Cttr. Division 13. A. O. will meet this evening to elect othcers.

Dr. J. mley. of Benton, Columbia county, is critically ill. A daughter has arrived at the home of Mr.

and Mrs. Frank McHale. of Pine street. Beginning tomorrow, the grocery stores wiil be open evenings unt Christmas. The, funeral of John Cawlcy will leave the family home.

on Broad street, tomorrow morning at ten o'clock, sharp. At a meeting of St. Josephine's council, C. W. 15 L.

held last even ing all the old officers were re eier ted and Miss Elizabeth McDormou was chosen delegate to the supreme coun cil. Misses Veronica Duffy. Julia Von ahrens and B. Mulcahey, of Brown town, have been presented with handsome rings by Division 18, D. of for their efforts to increase the membership of the division.

Mordecai M. Hicks, one of Columbia county's best known residents, died last evening at the home of his daughter, Mrs. B. F. Hicks, in Bloomsburg.

after having been ill for ten days of Bright's disease. Two cases were received at the hospital today. John Shenski, aged 23, a resident of Inker man and a miner, was burned about the face and hands by an explosion of gas. Anthony Fue, an Italian, aged 23, had one foot crushed this morning while laboring for the Lehigh Valley railroad company. The Pittston Clerks' association will hold their annual banquet Friday eve ning, January 12, after their meeting at which officers will be elected.

The committee JLn charge of the banquet comprises the following: William Fan ning, Thomas Gibbons, Harry Corap ton. Bert Smiles, E. R. James and William Sheetz. The Haltzel Furniture Company, of this city, has effected arrangements with the Adams Express company whereby all Christmas purchases at the Haltzel store will be delivered by the Adams Express free in Luzerne and Lackawanna counties.

The Murray and Mackey Co. con tinues to draw large audiences to the Lyric. "Sherlock Holmes" was pro duced last evening in a very satisfactory manner. The specialties 'were bright and pleasing. Tonight "The Black Hand" will be presented, and tomorrow afternoon "Sherlock Holmes" will be repeated.

The funeral of the late Michael Mc Manlmon took place this morning. The remains were taken from the family home in Browntown to St. John's church, where Rev. M. J.

Manley officiated at a. high requiem mass. Interment was made in St. John's cemetery. The following were the pall bearers: John Dougherty.

Michael Connors. John Cava na ugh, Patrick Li His. James Brown and Andrew Brann. An interesting social event was held last evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs.

Eugene Lake, on Parsonage street, in honor of their daughter, Miss Cora Lake. Miss Lake is soon to be married to George Bidwell. and her friends of the opportunity to pay her a surprise visit and to bring with them a shower of tin articles that will be of practical use to her in her prospective housekeeping. A company of some 4 5 friends gathered, each bringing a useful gift, and the evening was passed in a most enjoyable manner. Druggist W.

J. Mayo, of North Main street, is collecting Benesch ballots for the Pittston Hospital, and friends of that institution who wish to do so may leave ballots at Mr. Mayo's drug store, in the Armory Block, from which place they will be promptly forwarded to Wilkesbarre. In order to stimulate interest in the work of collecting ballots, Mr. Mayo has agreed to give prizes to the two persons who bring in the largest number of ballots.

Fred. Hewitt, proprietor of the Black Diamond Pony Express, running between Pittston and Wilkesbarre, announces that he will take to Wilkesbarre every morning all Benesch ballots marked for the Pittston hospital that may be left with Collector Hughes, at the Ferry bridge office. The ballots willbe collected every morning at 8 o'clock, and will placed in the ballot box at Wilkesbarre before noon each day. In view the fact that the managers of the contest have decided not to allow cumulative voting that is, marking four votes on one ballot for any one institution, it will, perhaps, be a good thing for pfttston people to simply mark their ballots for the Pittston hospital only. Mr.

Hewitt will also be glad to accept any ballote for Pittston hospital that may be given him at any place along his route. Three funerals will be held tomor row, with services in St. Johns church. The funeral of Mrs. Ann Foster will take place at 9 o'clock from Foster home on South Main street.

high mass of requie mwill be sung St. John's church at 9:30, and interment will be made in St. John's cemetery. The funeral of John Caw takes place from the family home, high mass of requiem, will be sung Broad street, at 10 o'clock. A John's church and interment will be made in St.

John's cemetery. The funeral of Mrs. Mclntyre will be held Tho Florshoim Shoo at Cewley'sShoe Houte a A. Special Sale Christinas it I ft In order to close a number of plttc aimcra we hnve.on hand, we haw cut the price down to what they 'actualV cc st us. Here's a chance to pet a Good Xmas Gift at a decided bargain.

Come Ir and see them. FENWAYS CAXDIKS Sweetest of all sweets. Speeiil Xmas Boxes. ft ccucx cnua STcr.E, HOBTH KAIS SIBCBT Phones fy Let Us suggest for His Xmas Gift, "Sure to please arti cles." For instance House Coat Bath Robe Silk Umbrslla Silk Opera Hat Detroit Seal Cap Suspenders, (Boxed) Neckwear (Boxed.) Suit Case or Bag Fancy Vest Dress Gloves Handkerchiefs (Boxed) Full Dress Mufflers Full Dress Shirts Full Dress Gloves Full Dress Vests Fur Lined Gloves More tco, whan you call. 'The Xmas Shop for Men's Wear.

The Phonograph Supply Co. Wholesale and Retail Phonographs sold on easy payments. All record hi stock. 120 North Main Pittston. The" pec pic of this city and vicinity have become comersnr.t itli the two words heading this advertisement Quality Store This assertion is made from the fact that IT IS a QUALITY STORE.

My aim and object is to give my patrons the Best In the Market as I consider this the only way to get customers and keep them. T. A. GRACE, 72 S. Main Street, Pittston.

fay QVtlUTV S. fiTOKE be of the A in ley A on Si JLfi .1.9 23 different styles of the famous W. L. Douglas Shoes for men in all kinds of leathers, $3, $3.50, $4.00, $5.00. Boston Shoe Store' Pittston, Pa.

Bargains Galore All Clothing and Hats (io at the Tremendous Kcduc tion of 20 Per Cent. Off Matthews' Shoe Factory, MAKERS Or William Street, patston. DOaDtizelJ'Q Slvigo Clocks We have succeeded in securing 100 more of those sturdy little 33c Each which we will dispose of to the first comers on Saturday at the Proper Place To Buy Your Xmas Gifts Nowhere in (lie city of Pltts ton can you buy gifts in the jewelry line at bettor bargains than ire The lever of low prices is winning many patrons for lie new jewelry store. Our holiday stock is a big array of worthy givnbles. Call anil inspect the line.

Jewelry Store I ia North Main Street, Opposite Ferry Bridge Our Is Now Rsady For Your Inspection. The line represents the newest and nobbiest gathered from the American and foreign fcoran Halters and Furnishers of the Correct Sort. 28 N. Hain St. Broad St.

Theatre. M. F. Coons, Lessee and Manager. THRUSDAY, DEC.

14th. "More Laughs 'II inn a Farce." MR. DANIEL SULLY Present tlie Vnique Comedy Our "pastor LA1GII IX EVEP.V LINE A SE15MOX IN LACGIITElt EVE11Y LAl'GII A MOKAI. AN EPISODE OF IDAHO KLAhOItATKLV STAGED I PrtlCES 25c, r.Oe. 75c.

l.uit. Seat sale opens Tuesday, Interest Paid on Accounts in oui Savings Department. UNION SAVINGS TRUST COMPANY PITTSTON. PA. from her late home in Oregon at 10:45.

The body will be taken to St. John's church, where there will be a mass of requiem, after which burial will be made in St. John's cemetery. The employes of the Temple Iron Co. and the Clear Spring Coal Co.

will be paid on Saturday. An infant child of Mr. and Mrs. George Hicks, of Laflin, died last night. The funeral iwaa held this afternoon.

Division 10, Daughters of Erin, of Upper Pittston, will hold a special meeting this evening at 8 o'clock in Memorial hall. A meeting of the Blessed Virgin Sodality of St. John's church will be held tomorrow evening at 8 o'clock in the church. Walter Hiker, of Elizabeth, street, was slightly hurt yesterday at Twin shaft. He was struck by a car and painfully bruised.

AH customers at the Boston shoe store, 79 North Main street, on Saturday, will receive one of the. firm's handsome 1906 calendars. The drawing for a watch for the Lbenefit of Frank Dampman, which was to take place Dec. 15, has been postponed until Jan. 25.

James C. Lydon, secretary of Di vision 48, M. B. has paid to Mrs. Anthony Mullin $2,000, the amount for which her husband was insured in that order.

i The Niagara Engine Co. will hold a regular meeting this evening at which officers will be nominated. The annual banquet of the company will be held January 11. A regular review of the Knights of the Maccabees will be held this evening. Officers will be elected for the ensuing year, and it Is urged that all members be present.

Former Sheriff James Harvev is happily and comfortably situated on his recently acquired farm in Sugar loaf alley. By next spring he expects to have the finest farm in Central Pennsylvania. No more politics for the ex sheriff. Charles Law, of West Pittston, re ceived a message last evening stating that his son, James C. Law, had been elected treasurer of the Illinois Tun nel ot cnieago.

Mr. Law was previously assistant treasurer and received his new appointment on Tuesday last. The Anthracite Conciliation Board will meet at Philadelphia on Dec. 22. Schuylkill grievances will be considered and incidentallly the members will do their Christmas shopping.

The miners representatives will go straight from the Shamokin convention to the city. Betsey Ross Cigars, at Gillespie's, only. Oil heaters at Ash's. UK YOX'R O'VX BANKER. Tou get 3 pei cent in the bank; the banker puts it out on Jo.

1 mortgages on real estate at 5 and 6 per cent. Who has the best security, you or the banke IT YOLit MOXKV IN PITTSTON ltK.Ui ESTATE. Pays 12 per cent, net George lot and two houses; rents for $210 a year; price, $1,700. Pays 13. per cent net Miller street; block of four houses; rents for S480 year.

Price. 33.600. Pays 11. per cent net substantial brick at 101 103 South Main street, three stoiy in front, four story in rear; rents for $1,164 a vear; price $10,000 cash. Pays 13 per cent net Luzerne Ave lot and two double houses; rents for $538 a year; price $4,000.

Frank J. McCanna, MX South Main Strww. Ptttjrtnn. Christmas Slippers Large variety Men's, Women's and Children's at 49c, 79c and 98c, suitable for presents. Waldman Shoe Miners' Bank BIdg.

I Reputation TalKs Ours is the oldest established and best" known l.Kjt'Oli ilOl'SE in I'iltston and by honest dealing have established a record that will be maintained by tho present proprietor. Our celebrated briiiid Clover Rye Whiskey I is guaranteed to be strictly pure. We also handle a full line of high grade Imitorted mid Domestic Wines. Liquors and Cordials at the lowest prices. DO NOT FAIL TO GIVE t'S A CALL AXI UK CONVINCED.

i M.Moskovitz 53 N. Main St. ITiEEiLVN'S STAND. LP.a.ejc.suuLaJiA.sucJcj cx 2 1 2j oj 3 During our Anniversary Snlc Which is Now On. Increased amount of Trading Stamps during this sale Ketl Star stumps at Pittston Store; Green Trad ing Stumps at Wilkesbarre Store.

jft Monet Parisian A'iolet Talcum Powder should be on the toilet tabic of every lady and In every nursery. It is an almost iiidisiteusa "le toilet assistant, and where it is once tried it is always used there W. after. At all drug stores. Price 25 cents.

ill B. Wilkesbarre E. Market. Pittston Cor. Slain and William A B.

f. Antrim Our big store is full of Xmas cheer and goods of all kinds for Xmas presents. Don't select presents until you have visited us. We are having a on fine 36 inch black silks. great sale guaranteed We are showing crepe chenes in all colors.

5 N. Main St. and 4 Broad St. da Oppenheimer Reading Lamps For Gas and Electricity Beautiful Glassware For Chandeliers and Lamps. CHAXDELIERS, WELSBACH SVPPLIES.

Superior Goods at Rcnsonnhle Prices. Shepherd Rust ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS 42 W. Market WILKESBARRE..

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