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SATURDAY TOE PITTSX01T QjZOTCT 3XARCH 16, 1912. 23 YEARS IN BUSINESS Special Anniversary Discount Sale During tlie mouth of March, 1912, we celebrate the S3rd Annrrerosry or our business birthday. S3 years of which we have spent at the same More room on Water street. We make the occaaioa of particular interest to yon by offering special reductions during March Observe the following discounts "if Miss Mattie McCabe, Miss Nettie 1 AI7JIB Lloyd, 'Mrs. Elisabeth Mrs.

Laura Bevans Davis, Miss Harriet Bevans, Oscar Smith, Mr. Rosenthal, E. M. Norman, Geo rice McCloskey. Harold Kelley, Earl Dando, Karl Ab Robert Bevan and Edgar J.

Stark. I2Q LAST ETC! WtiU 19 20 10 10 STERLING SILVERWARE SILVER PIRATED WARE CUT GLASS AND CHINA GAS AND ELECTRIC LAMPS BRASS GOODS IB CI nrau controlled by either kindness or law I leave the reader now to these historians who have followed, sp the unfortunates by simply saying tntx they Wandered about hi New Jersey, being afflicted and destitute, having suffered the loss of all things, sorrow ing most of all for their dead they had left behind that could not have evea. a decent burial. Verily these lifers (From the Taylorville Journal, of August 24, 1889.) The following article appeared in the Scranton Weekly Republican of April 1st, 1874; as it contains many facts intimately connected with the early history of the1 Lackawanna and Wyoming Valleys, we herewith republish it. For as many have undertaken to gather up and write out all the historical facts for publication con 10 and 20 The Bevans home, at the corner of Exeter and Linden streets, was last JEWELRY i i WATCHES 10 on all esoept RAILROAD WATCHES asm sfeuB evening the scene of one of the most elaborate, social events of the Spring season, when Mrs.

Laura Bevans Dav days that tried mens souls. is and her daughter, Miss Harriet With the conclusion of tie battalion For Cash Only. Nothing Charged During Sale. W. F.

STALEY, Water Street. nected with the early settlement of the Mr. Aherton' remained in New JTer Miss Olive Shaller, Periclean, won the spelling match between the Peri Bevans, who have been esteemed reW Wyoming' and Lackawanna Valleys, sey but a year or two. when hS re. parade and drill of the companies making up the third 'battalion, the and having in ur possession many I turned to Lackawanna, and took tii dents of West Pittston for the past fourteen years, entertained a large number of friends and relatives, prior most interesting competitive drill con iacta and incidents that have never I six hundred acres, four hundred ducted by the companies of the Ninth been committed to any of the authors fdr, half a century ago.

John brought to leaving for Scranton. where they who have written on the subject and up a large family on the very spot no regiment came an end last night at th Wil'kesbarre State, armory. As soon as the battalion completed line believing that they will prove inter clean and Demosthenian Literary Societies of the West Pitfcrton High school, held, in the auditorium, at a Joint meeting of the societies, yesterday afternoon. The match was arranged on the spur of the and" was not announced previously. There" were a few visitors present at the meeting and the contest proved to will make their future home, on Ad' aim The Interior of the home was pret esting, to the public, I give them to Let Help Yon Pfrcnare Your Quick Lunches.

various evolutions and maneuvers, your readers for what they are worth; wnicn nis sons John and Eleaser paid occupied by the Taylorville depot and Eleaser kept house on the site occupied by Ira C. Atherton, where he and the wife of his youth lived. more than tily decorated throughout, the color tne judges Lieut Col. Ripple, and Perhaps it is Sufficient to say at the I have added a delicatessen counter to mj store, where you can get i all Aiaiors Kaub ana Conrad, of the scheme being green and white, with the former color the most noticeable, outset that the lapse of time, as so far from lessening the interest in every Thirteenth regiment, announced tifeat kinds of Cooked Meats and German he an exciting event, sixty years before death did them part, in recognition or the approach of St. Co.

of wilkesbarre, which 'until Bologna; imported and domestic There were twenty five spellers thing connected with the early history Patrick Day, recently had Ibeen, captained by Col, Each Week REVEALS THE FACT THAT THIS STORE is constantly anticipating the season's requirements of its satisfied patrons. This week the following specially priced items should interest: Ladies' Muslin Night Gowns, chosen to represent each literary so Cornelius lost his first wife soon aft The affair took the form of a card Wance ReVnoTds' wssTrsM first of the valleys referred to. has seemed Seeco thfrd and fmlrrt prizel to and iatenBit? ciety and it was nearly an heur be cheese loose pickles, etc. WILDONER, Quality Grocer, 126 Luz. Ave.

Both phones. 14m3t party, most of the evening being tak ter the flight, while in New Jersey. He married a second wife in 1786. bv fore the winner stood alone. Prof.

L. ine suoject oi mis SKeicn is Cor en up with 500. Some high scores P. Bierly. pronounced the words for respeciiveiy were givien uos.

31 nelius Atherton, the grandson of Col. were made. 1Shortly after nine o'clock, the students, and waj nf th nninlon 1B1 whomie had seven children; he Also had seven by his first wife, He erected a house about thirty rods east of Humphrey Atherton. who served in that thev snelled verv well ThA'rn The' prlaes are as follows: First Cab Service at Tour call. prize, a silver loving cup.

a sllik ban Any hour of the day or night haul eight card tables were in action, and the game continued until near midnight. When the final count of the players was taken, Miss Isabel Cpsper Taylorville depot, on the brow of the what is known as King Philip's War and from whom all the Atherton family in America are descendants. Cor ing of all kinds; coach hire for wed hill overlooking the river. Here the until the number on the floor was only ner dnsortbed with the name of the four. The four stood up for a few company and the maner in which it i il was obtained, end $80 in cash: sec dings or funerals.

Sutton's Livery; nelius was born In 1736 and died De jkmu me uiKnesi score amung me la Both 'phones. dies, and Lester Davis, of Scranton, 45c 10c, Yard Wide Bleached Muslin, 8c $1.00 Ladies' Shirt Waists for 89c cniidren or the, second wife all born, but one. It is believed that he remained here some twenty years, af ter which Ke removed to the vicinity of South Bainbrldge, Chenango County, was the highest man. The ladles' t'se Sheppard's Taxfrab Service nrize was a beautiful anrnn. and thp like banner aad 10 cash Plymouth.

he Ided in Dutchess ricleansftheS the ojwardF. the Judges county. New York, in what was known gentleman's prize a picture. Always prompt and reliable. Care After the prizes had been awarded, ful drivers.

Calls taken at all hours. The match rema Ined this wav for a announced that the driMUng of he as Oblong. He, being a blacksmith by where he died In 1809, as stated rne maicn remained mis way ror a vaAa Yua ui hefnrp. contDanie was sblendid. far hetter trade, had discovered how.

to convert before. Phone Sheppard Taxicab station. xcw mojB iiuiiuies, wnen Alien raissea 7' T. i. I i tki.

LlBOJll MII'V'LIIJIIIT I I fV IIf.CJ III ll'MlMT PS I M1VII IIUV AlllCllUail DICcI U1IU 1111 11H I IVUC 11 JO oncitll 1VILIIUUI Market streets. a word, and left Miss Shaller the win the guests retired tothe dining room, which was beautifully decked in green and w)ite. The room was festoooned in crepe paper, long streamers run The margin Cos. and entered into a contract With the Reeds, referring to his religious character. It Best 12 se India Ltnon 10c ner, the honor going to the Pericle was very the.

formni winning merchants of that place, living in the not known at what period he ex out with 124 hich in fienroa of monlt town of Amenia. Dutchess countv. thevl perlenced that change of heart. which ning from the four corners at the Best 12 y2c grade English Long Cloth, During the progress of the cohipe to erect the works' under his superin 1 the Saviour termed the new birth, the ceiling, to the chandelier, in the center. Each guest found an appropri tition, much rivalry was exhibited tendence and he to instruct their work only real commencement of the Chris REV.

COMY'S BROTHER tian' life. It is known, however, that among the various companies. The men in the art The works were aban ate favor at his plate. Shamrocks tied commanders desired to make (the beet doned. These works were erected in in white ribbon were given to the la appearance possible in the slsrtit of 1772.

A copy of the contract Is in the dies, and the men were given little AT mm, Ml after his settlement in Lackawanna his Christian life assumed a very ear nest and decided character. He was greatly moved at the religious destitution that prevailed at that time. Mini their new colonel, and, in addition, possession of the writer. He next clay pipes. In the center of each of their eyes were fixed on the honor of I moved to Cambridge, near Boston, the three tables was a large bouquet winning an award.

where he superintended an armory of white carnations, trimmed In green Co. drilled strenuouslv for belonging to Samuel Adams, a brother isters of the Gospel were fewr once in with paper ribbons running to each 10c Ladies' Kid Gloves, all shades, 69c 10c tTableached Linen Toweling, 8c Ladles' 50c Underwear, 37c OLD PHONE NEW PHONE 406 16ST OIQe 144 1 Rev. C. M. Conway; pastor of the Tjll9Eprn A VfiailA Tiantlct nhitrnh 10 months in advance of the competi to John Adams, at one time President three months, perhaps, some traveling corner of the cover.

A choice collation was served bv ceived a telegram last nifeht, bearing tion a also Co. K. The rating receiv of the United States. Here it was preacher would come along and hold tfin SJrl nows itf trio Hna Vi rf Viict hrn Ed by Cos, ana Kfullv iustlf ies that he invented Clothier's Shears, to forth in some private house or 'barn. In '1 Mrs.

'Davis. During the repast th guests were entertained by Oscar ther; C. C. Conway, M. at his home ellris expenwea in reaching that wnicn; ur.

tiomsier reiers. in nis nis uoeuience 10 ine saviour conrmana, In Whitelev. Greene Coiintv Pa He point of efficiency. tory Of the Lackawanna Valley, and he h'as ye go, and this too with rimith, Harold Kelley, and Harry Wil had been ill for six months and Rev Co. winner of third prise, isp a made guns for the Revolution." The an unction and power that Some of liams.

With one of the entertainers Conwav had been called tn his hed 1 ocai oxgismzation, a majority of the iiriusn commander at tne fort or uos tne present ministry, at least, would at each table, the attendants were glv en a rare treat. side before, so dangerous was his con member residing on the West slide Of ton, learning that they were turning do well to imitate. Mr. Atherton, un dition. Death was due to complica Jtne Captain Stanley A.

Repp out guns and that citizens Were being der this state of, things, from a stern Following the dinner, Miss iMattie tions. and the nature of the disease nas na" Charge of the company nearly supplied, judged from the growing dis 1 sense of duty, began calling the peo McCabe rendered several selections on People's Store ALWAYS THE CHEAPEST the piano. By special request, Osea was such that the end was not entire two years' and ounng tnat time he cora Detween tne colonists and tne pie logeiner on saDDatn, reading to We have Soften together the finest line of seasonable goods that you ever inspected at this' Joy ims uevuiea mucit or nis time in mower country, mat wey would ere mem sermons irom books, and even Smith favored the company with ten promoting efficienicv In thA I lone be turned asrainst him. sent down went so far as to follow them tv atlp. or, solos from the musical comedy, ly unexpected.

Rev. Conway left for his brother's home, this afternoon, to attend the funeral. Rev. O. H.

Dar Captain Kepp has 'been ably assisted' a detachment of soldiers and burned ring exhortations; he likewise kept Up Alma, Where Do You Live?" Mr. jnrst Jjient iotnr tne wonts to we sround. weeaiy nraver meetmzs in th neis h. hv will occunv the inilnlt at tumor. luls worK in una worn oy Smith also sang several times during ous Easter season.

And we have put the axe to the prices so as to ensure them going rapidly. But the values is He soon after moved to Plymouth borhood. His piety, however, shone row's services. Luchsinger and Second Lieut. the earlier part of the evening.

George Ernest G. about tne year 1775 or '76, where rortn brightest or all In the family cir McCloskey also sang a number of vo he worked at his trade making hoes cle. An aged friend of mine, who cal selections that were thoroughly en and fills as well as general work per often, shared the hospitality of hie LE VAl" FORTOT Vfcf oyed. Dancing followed 2S 3 By this time the small hours of the Now' Showing a Spring Display of taming to his calling. He kept a large dwelling, says he never knew him to trading canoe that he loaded with ar omit family prayer, either mornlnar Or morning were stealing in, and after Jf'irst upenlng Dv Marcti is iicies or nis own manuracture, nis Doys 1 evening, tie naa one place where he what will move them the qualities.

We have outdone ourselves this year in our Easter offering to the public, and the farewell prices on the goods should make them change hands with a rush. BURT H. SNOWDON COR. MAIN AND WATER STREETS. the guests had bidden farewell to Mrs.

Davis and her daughter, who proved themselves ideal hostesses, one EEVni. Simon Long Building, Wilkesbarre. running it to Northumberland and pol stood in the old puritanic style, with 14m3t inS it; back all the way to Plymouth, arms outstretched, and hands and face of the most elaborate social functions xnis was rne nrst primitive engine upturned to rieaven, and there he in that plowed the waters of the Susque Voked blessings upon himself and fam of the season was brought to a close, hanna. Ily. He was evangelical in all his the pleasant memory of which will In connection withlthe narrative of views of Christian doctrine, except as long remain In the minds of those in attendance, me Wyoming Massacre, 1 wisn, Derore to we eternity or future punishment, Miss Myra George, of Baltimore av MM proceeding further, to correct a state He indulged, the hope that somehow Those present were: Harry Wil enue, is visiting friends In Nantlcoke.

ment made by Col. Wright in hlstOod would bring all His creatures Hams, Walter Davis, Miss Esther Da Miss Helen Bairth. of Damon street. Sketches of Plymouth." He speaks home ti Heaven at last, but thte never ies, Le Roy Davis, Mr. and Mrs.

Les has recovered from a two weeks' ill ter Duvis, Miss Catherine Teeter, 01 jaoez Atnerton, jvno ieii in tne bat 1 lessened nis errorts to bring men to ness of pneumonia. Calvin Davis, of Scranton; Miss Helen Miss Helen. Frace. of Kingston, Is tie 01 Wyoming, as ir ne were the bro i unrist; ror it was his hope, not his nether of Caleb Atherton and he says he lief, as letters in my possession clearly came to the valley as early as 1763. show.

We can judge that with most Dean, Air and Mrs. Klipple, Do You 1 Want To Make Your Hens Lay? USE OUR (Speena (DM Some Ground Fresh Every Day. RITTERC. CULP Sanitary Meat Market, Luz. Both 'Phones.

spending a few day among West Pittston friends. This is untrue in both cases. Jabez of those who call themselves Univer Dr. Heaver, of Wilkesbarre; Miss Cora Schooley, of Wyoming; Ida Mott, of Dorranceton; Mr. and Mrs.

Ray George Tee, wife and daughter htve been guests of Mr. and Mrs, George was the son of Cornelius Atherton. He sallsts, it is likewise true, that it ia with them more the hope than the be mono Murdoch, of Forty Fort; and w. woire, at the Exchange Hotel west ritision Presbyterian Church year at the battle of Wyoming. If ner.

His end was peftce. He Was Wnkesbarre' during the past week Miss Leah Sheppard, Miss Sue Monk. Snyder, Miss Isabel' Cosperi At the morning service at 10:80 the any of the Athertofls furnished the loved by MI who knew him. 1 ne jnauiauqua circle win meet Colonel with his information, I have Thus have I imperfectly soueht to Helen Kasper, Miss Elsie Bran pastor will give the usual short ser mom to children, and that will be for Monday evening with Mrs. L.

L. Be vier, of upper Luzerne avenue. Roll only to say that they made a big blun don Mr, and Mrs. Horace Rogers, :1 .1 l. do justice to the memory of one much neglected by historians, the cause no rwr" "JJd sermon ana appeaj der.

If he guessed at it, he should call, your favorite American author. luuiis ueuBie on tne subieet or i 1.1 .1 doubt being our own negligence to. uuuui umug uui' uwu negligence to Borough council will convene In DR. ALEX, P. 0'MALLEY 'fnmnwVmia a i.

I nave o.iiu su. nui iu me uarntuvi nSIi r.if;.'tii. When 11 was decided to give battle to furnish the foregoing facts. The writ moon and Christian Endeavor regular semi monthly session at the at 6:30. the enemy.

Cornelius was drafted torer is not positive as to the correctness Town Hall, Monday evening. Blankets, Underwear, Comforts, Our Line of These Goods is Still Complete. Kvenmg sermon on "A PreacKer of serve in that engagement, Jabez above of his dates, but the facts stated are The condition of Edgar Hosier, who Kighteousness." A cordial invitation Authority "on Special and Chronic Diseases referred to, 'who was the oldest son true and can be substantiated by llv i contined to the family home on to a'H. William S. Barnes, pastor, lng witnesses.

Linden street, by illness, continues Frst MeVhodisl Epjspar Church serious. E. A. ATHERTON. 'Kev.

James Benninsrer. uastor: Miss Esther Da vies, of Scranton: IV and young brothers and sisters, cheer Love feast at 9:30 a. m. Communion I Cure Rupture without the knife or op fully volunteered to become his sub spending the week end with Miss Har service at 10:30 o'clock. Sunday stitute.

His words were these: "Fa net tievans, or Ji.xeter street. eration. TWlc r.h jiiiviHieuiaw league ther, If you fall, what will become of Varicocele with mother and the children? If I fall, vianmK inemia. o'c ock. Eoworth Le.nrne nt fi 9(l 1 out the to you will be here to take care of them." j.r.

j. u. Mcfadtten nas changed his n. i.on Cornelius Atherton is named a "blaeksmith" by trade. He was much more than that term usually means.

He 'was an Inventor, worker in steel and iron and a manu facturer of many implements usef ul to the farmers and mechanics of those days. The trade of "blacksmith" meant, in those days. a training in useful mechanic arts nf wide ran re ture of sur gery. tysu.v'u ui o3sucic win ucm iirjixctiiijx i ject, i ne Ten iTgins He was accepted and mustered in. In moving up to the scene of conflict, he had to pass the humble dwelling of iveiiue 10 iu corner ot Wyoming av Tribltv Uniwmmi rt.i...v Stricture withl 1 1 i istreett Hn '(immnti nn nt 1K asssrsjc si sf Lyman R.

Vanderburg, of Luzerne lay service at 10:30 a. Sunday his parents. The family all came out to see the troops pass. They were all avenue, Is able to be out, recovering out the knife 'bougie or painful procedure. scnooi at 1Z clock; service at 7:30 n.

deeply moved trom an illness; Sighs and groans were The so called "blacksmith" of the ear VOMER'S' FAMOUS LimrJEUT tn. Rev. J. A. Brown, rector of St.

is The open session of the Amphictvon James', will conduct the services' at heard and tears flowed freely. It was the last look on both sides. My father Society of Wyoming Seminary, which BliOOl) POISON without mineral mix 9:15 a. m. and 7:30 p.

mw could never speak of this affecting was to have been held at Kingston, tures or harmful drugs, Luzerne Avenue Baptist Church. ly days was indispensable to the com munlty. It could dispense with bank ers and dry goods merchants and pro fessional men, generally, but it needed most imperatively the man who could make farming tools and mill machin ast evening, has beeji postponed. It Luzerne avenue and Parke street NERVE DECLINE or DISEASES OF A PRIVATE NATURE without will be held AprU 19th instead. Kev.

Charles M. Conway, pastorr Ser scene without crying like a child. He fell, and his name heads the list on the Wyoming Monument. His body' was, no doubt, among the number of those The social held by the Primary and vices at the usual hours tomorrow. stimulative remedies.

Intermediate Departments of the Con Globe Warehouse ery and stoves and household furnish Owing to the pastor having been call A full explanation of my original Sunday school, in the! ed away on account of the death of boys who were found 80 horribly mu Ings, who was not bound by a narrow pelvic methods I will cheerfully make tilated near Queen Esther's Rock. casement of the church last evening. line of thought and of Work, but Who his brother, Rev. O. H.

Dary will to any person sincerely interested. When the news of the disastrous en was a very enjoyable affair. A liter was versatile and ingenious in inven preach at both morning and evening Private' counsel gratis. 1 gagement reached Cornelius, he began try and musical programme was car tions and In adapting means to ends. services Sunday school at 12 clock.

Pittstori Booklet on the cure of Rupture by at once to prepare for flight. His Such a man was Cornelius Ather First Congregational Church Rev, led out and refreshments were serv d. The money received from the so wife, a sickly woman, was thenVcon J. A. Jones, pastor: Services will be Electro Chemis Method mailed free tc any 'address.

ton, "blacksmith," the inventor of the first pair of clothiers' shears used In 2lal was devoted to the chair fund. fined to her bed, but fear of danger conducted tomorrow at the usual Alpheus O'Neill, chief clerk at the sometimes proves a powerful tonic, as America besides discovering a pro hours. Preaching by the pastor at 10:30. a. m.

and p. m. Morning cess for manufacturing steel one of HOME OFFICE. 158 South Washington Street, WILKESBARRE. PA.

Stevens colliery, has purchased a new Brush roadster from the Brush Motor It did In this case. Soon all were on the march to the river, with a few of the men whose name' should be Writ topic, "God Ideal for Man." Even Car Sale Company, of Luzerne county. ing Topic, "Jacob's Dream." Sunday 1 tneJr most valuable goods, designing to ten as. one who helped his fellowmen. For hundreds of years the Indians have believed that fat or oil from Rattlesnakes has an almost miraculous healing power.

Wor ner's Liniment proves the theory. TWO MEN FROM PITTSTON went to Wilkesbarre to get six bottles of this liniment a few days ago because they did not know it was on tale at Tinker's Drug Store, NORTH MAIN ST. WORNER'S FAMOUS LINIMENT gives Immediate relief to all sufferers of Paralysis, Rheumatism, Deafness, Lumbago and all aches and pains, stiff Joints, contracted cords and muscles. It is endorsed by physicians and thousands of users on account of Its quick healing and curative properties. One trial will convince you that It acti and works different than any other preparation you have ever used.

me agency recently received a car men. embark in their trading canoe. When they arrived at the river bank their school at 12 o'clock and Christian Endeavor at fi: 30. A cordial invitation load of Brush roadsters and runabouts from the factory and are now dtspos to attend ail these services Is extend canoe was gone. Some refugee in.

his flight had preceded them. The father and his boys returned at once to their ng of their cars rapidly. ed to all. (Ptttefm Gazette, by Penn, Jr.) ELEAZER ATHERTOV March 9, 1852. died at hla horns in Airs.

Alfred umgei entertained a Christian Science services wUl be dwelling and took up all the floor held in the Delahunty building. 415 Lackawanna, Eleazer Atherton. aged few friends at cards at her home on Montgomery street, Thursday evening. boards, taking them to the river, with Wyoming avenue tomorrow mornins 87 years, Most of the evening was spent at the 11 o'clock. Teftiimnnftii meeting wnicn wey constructed a rart and an Such a man deserves more than a every Wednesday evening at 8 o'clock, eot on board.

After running a few following which a choice lunch notice. life been one jon was served by the hostess and her The public Is cordiaflly iMivitod to at miles, they overtook the man who had henolsm and Jiaerlfire posing His had He was laughter, Miss June Gingell. Those tend these meetings. I taken their canoe, which he at once a son of Cornelius Atherton, from present Were: Mrs. Chesworth, Mrs.

More Good Things are said of WHITE HOUSE than of ahy other Brand of Coffee7 on the market. Sold in 1, 2 and 3 pound sealed tin cans only. Never sold in bulk. II. P.

Campbell GROCER. Christian and Missionary Alliance gave up ana an were transferred to u. Dutchess county. New York, who earns Breese, Mrs. Shoemaker, Mrs.

Hos Services tomorrow 'as usual. Morning! iney ran as rar as TxaniicoKe, tne ap to riymouth. Wyomln Valley, in Kins, Mrs. JVC Davis and Mrs. Smiley, class at 10 o'clock.

Preaching at 3 p. pointed place of rendezvous. Cornelius March 1778 Tha w7 a Jm fi'ill of had a horse with which John, the sec Miss Tessle M. Scott, who has been jg, Take XT' One Sv Pain Pill, then it m. Evangelistic service at 7:30 p.

m. ominous forebodings. Rumors of the jntertalned for the past ten days at Bible school at 2 o'clock. preparations making at the headwat end son, )n company with others who had horses, proceeded by land on the west side of the river. In crossing ov he home of her cousin, Theodore G.

3colt, of Wyoming avenue, left this nornlng for her home in Sheridan, them, the men being in the canoe, hold Wyoming. Miss Scott is engaged as "IT ing on to the halters and when nearly United States Government nurse, in hospital work, and is now on her 'way home from Panama, where she had To Head Off across the horse by pulling back had so retarded the progress of the canoe that they let go the halters and the horses turned around and swam back. GOLD MEDAL EXPORT been engaged in the Colon hospital. Miss Scott will be at her home In the numpbreyB' Seventy Seven a Headache After all things were made ready West about a month, when she will Breaks np Colds and then leave for the Philippine Islands, the march began. Mrs.

Atherton, being unable to walk, was put upon an to do similar work in the Manila Hos pltal. ers of the Susquehanna to destroy the settlement were wafted on the breeze and urgent calls upon Washington for aid had gone forth. In the absence of the natural protectors, the young strong men of the valley, who were with the Continental Army, the old men and boy were forming into militia companies and training for defence. Cornelius Atherton and bis son Jabez, a mere lad of 16, joined Caipit, 'Asaph Whittlesey's company, Eleazer was only 16 at the time. When the fateful July 3rd arrived Jabez bade hlu family farewell, mying he could better be.

spared than hla father. He went as a flfer to the company and never returned, being among those captured In battle by the Indians ana killed at Queen Esther's Rock the same night jMUa name appears on the Wyoming, Monu 1 ment. The news of the disaster teaches Plymouth In th evening and the fam. old mare, with their beds and bedding for a saddle. They had not gone far Jerome Snyder, an.

aged and feeble man who has been Jiving alone in a before a woman had given out. A halt was ordered and a council called one room house on Franklin street, for a number of years and who Is well which decided that she should be put upon the old mare behind Mrs. Atherton. known to West Pittston people, was The best hops and malt money can buy. unusual skill and care in brewing make GOLD MEDAL Just about the smoothest beverage that ever refreshed mankind.

Have a case sent home to (dny; price $1. Dr. Humphreys' Famous No sooner done than the old mare admitted to the Pittston Hospital yesterday afternoon. Mr. Snyder has been ailing for some time past.

His condition grew worev yesterday and Dr. Hubler was called to attend him. Specific for La Grippe, and the Prevention of Pneumonia. sank to the ground from sheer exhaustion, unable to sustain the mighty load. A litter was then made, upon which she was put and carried upon men's shoulders.

When they camped for the night, the cows were milked, The physician ordered the man sent to the hospital. Nothing BtUr thaa Dr. AnU Pain Pills They Give Relief Without Bad After EffetiU. gives me great pleasure to offer a word of recommendation for Dr. Miles' Anti Pain Pills, as are.

thousands 'suffering unnecessarily from headache. I was afflicted intermittently for years with headache and after other remedies failed, I tried Dr. Miles' Anti Pain Pills. For the past ten years I have carried thent constantly with me, getting instant relief by ssinr one or two on the approach of headache. They are also effective for neuralgia, giving immediate relief." C.

M. BROWN, Estherville, la. Per Safe by All Druggists, 28 Doses, 28 Cents. ily prepared for flight, The Mother I iiiro X'ooa uaoei on every 11 package. STEGMAIER "SVnty Hrcn" meets tllC exigency th milk Wlno.

tneaaiired and divided Pictures at a Great Sacrifice). had been ill for seme time and she Everything must be sold as we are epidemic t.ripe, with all its symp.fby the number of mouths, all sharing, was placed on a horse, with small going out of business. Framed and Jms or jiiiiuoiizu, vatarrn, rans ana alike. A pot of rye mush was made child behind her, together with Some unframed pictures; oval and fancy gilt i )ron1P8 ln ana Cncst, and no many spoonsful given to each neoasary coOkmg utensila frames; statuary, at big reduc one. This, py tne way, no interior and provisions.

Two cows wets aw BREWING CO. A nwai vnrletv nf In lion anu JUKOn eni'iy It Ut It! miniwr. (tlthnilirh It w. no doubt, too ahaaJ inrl 4Vi larw kmi. AAm framed and unframed picture If you short promptly.

Taken during Its prev iimjtsd in quantity. The cows fed i who must, of course, be one ot the are a lover of good pictures and ap ivura in ami about in the woods I wnicn tnen ar family, was made to tarry a large Skin predate an opportunity to get them at Invasion: taken wlillo suf. forded fine pasturage) during the ev ol leather strapped to his back 400 Old 'Phone. 1 1 452 New 'Phone. bargain, caw at tma store now.

soe enmianownen up ana lay to be used later, perhaps, to matte realized. lng is believing. We also do framing a down just outside the ring. The sandals after their shoes wore out, In connection with our HXOH GRADE MEATS, we have Sweet, Sour and Dill Pickles Snucr Kraut and Frankfurt Mince Meat Oysters Prepared Pancake and Pastry float Poultry dressed to order. RASPER'S MEAT MARKET, Eieter Street, Both 'Phones, For sale by all druggists, or sent or) greatly reduced prices.

West Side Art Store, 34 Luzerne Ave. receipt of price, 25c. Humphreys' norses were ilea up to trees witnoui on tne journey. 1 a mouthful to eat, there being no so 1 They looked back 'from the mount, clety to prevent cruelty to animals norlainside and everywhere saw the flames even cruelty to man, but the necessi smoke of the deserted dwellings. MILKS MEDICAL Elkhart, lad.

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Ann Sts N. Y. ties of the case could not have boon (Continue on Fate. Five.).

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1850-1965