The Times Leader from Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania • Page 10

TUESDAY, JANUARY Itt. 10 AVOCA. PLAINS. Fbyaiciaas as a class are opposed to what ffcey call "patent saedicinea" Jt is sot 0 0 The members of the temperance so-l The funeral of Miss Jean McCluaMe cietles who succeeded In bringing the took. place on Bunday afternoon at quarterly convention to Avoca.

deserve o'clock from tbe house and at 1:30 from much credit far their untiring energy the Presbyterian Church and Was targe-iu making the affair suaa a success la ly attended. Rev. H. Spsyd officiated, regard to the-entertainment afforded The choir sang sweetly three favorite the delegates. The- Ladles' Auxiliary 1 hymns of deceased.

"Jesus Lover of My -The toket St and Public Squares WEST PITTSTON January Stock Clearing: Continues With a Still Greater 9000000XXXOOOttNMK00XOOOOOOOOOI SPECIAL JtEETINO pT COMMON COUCTITRAW' BIDB OVER THE; new! boulevard death or johm gltnn and MRalpoN- NELLT MARRIAGE ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATED PERSONAL AND MISCELLANEOUS WEST SIDE NOTES, S' I' VH Price Cutting. Sale Trade js gtreaminj cur way. Unusual extensive trading has been accomplished during the entire period of thisi Semt-Annual Clearing Sale. The tendency of the buying public. constantly growing; stronger in favof of this popular price siore.

i With additional extraordinary, offerings. endeavor to gain fame SPECIAL At 39c. each. SPECIAL At 8C a Par- Extra fine Fast Black Seamless Hosef for ladies, gents and chil-dren. SPECIAL each.

iirdies' and Misses' Jersey Ribbed fleece lined, with high neck and long sjeeves. SPECIAL i V- Atj2Qceach. Ladies' Corsets, excellent, quality; such as you see everywhere at all sizes; iii grey, or white. SPECIAL At 49c wch. Ladies' Muslin Niht Gowns and Skirts, with exquisite embroidery trimmings; cannot be matched Anywhere for less: than 75c.

each. SPECIAL A lot of Children's Hats and Tam O'Shinters; actual value 49c. each. SPECIAL -r "At 39c." each. "Larfre asortrnnt of fine relt Al- pine Hats forladies; former price' 75c to $1.00.

j.f SPECIAL At 89comd airay of' Trjnjmed Hati'; the 'rnaHrialsiorteir worth double: SPECIAL At 69c a pair. Ladies' fine Kid Gloves, newest newest "tyle v. ith 2-qlasp, 4-bjmton, s-hook. At 25Ck Unlaundried White Shirts, best quality, best alt'' latest Tmprove-tncnts. SPECIAL At 19c.

each. i Gents Silk Neckwear, very nobby designs, four-in-hands and teck scarfs. SPECIAL At Gents' Der6y Ribbed Shirts and fleece-v medium tight. SPECIAL" Npwest shades, SilkKibbons, 4 inches wide, elegant quality. BEEHIVE.

I BEEHIVE. oftes they openly endorse them. uen, However, some who has been the eye- witness a remarkable core by the ate ef Dr. Pierce 'a remedies, feels it a duty to tell what be knows, Dr. Joseph Flke, of Lost Springs, Marion Kansas, is such a maa.

He writes "i am tutng good many or your Medicines ta my practiea Tea tar a ao bad a patket who waa cent affected with scrofula. Uet mouth and threat were im awful eoaditioa.and mete wr lamps on the outside below the jaws the aise of other loctors aald It a mtal ease. I felt confident that none of my remedies would benefit her. It came to my mind that Dr. Pierce's Ooldea Medical Piacowry waa reo-emaesded for such ao I went te the drag stare and bought one bottle and gave her teearas directed.

Fire kettles tortd her, she wail Por store than thirty years' Dr. V. Pierce, of Buffalo, N. haa enjoyed a far larger practice than many physicians who charge large fees for advice. Dr.

Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery is made without alcohol, and is a preparation baaed upon his extended experience with disease. It ia a temperance medicine, pure and simple, and without alcohol, whiskey, angar er syrup to preserve its properties, keeps per. fectly in any climate for any length of time. Others may imitate tbe remedy; they cannot imitate its care a. Let no one talk yea into ssing aa imitation medicine as a sab stitute for Dr.

Pierce 'a Sick people who cannot visit Buffalo may consult Dr. Pierce by mail. He gives free, fatherly advice for treating and caring diseases of a chronic, obstinate and lingering nature. No charge ia made for sack consultation. Always Demand Th On That Give8urwS)ta guieksistRgiisr.

That's Maori's, SIAll STAMP fOMTHt UtNUMg 7 tit the best POROUS i -Ris eomd mintoaa. Will Mh fsa, If sanMaf from Laos. Chat. Kidnw. MnaoH) or dotal sfleo- tions.

PiiovKo. AllDracsisw. Rofoso mhrtHutas. Ot m'fBanrt 4 JotwcM, Vl nswraaissiila Siank. MINERS'S AVINGS BANK, Notie and 4 South Fratikiln Street.

Paid up Surplus Funds and Undivided Fronts-van. 1, 1S99, Pays three per cent interest On Bar-ings Accounts. State Charter. U2s. Natlona) Charter.

lzO, Wyoming National Bank wiuces-barre: fa. CAPITAL STOCK PM.W BURFLIT8 BOARD OJT DIRECTORS: George Bennett, A. U. McClmtoea, Charles A. Miner, B.

M. Espy. Charles D. Foster, F. A.

Pbclps, Wn. O. Fayne, Irving A. Stearns, i o. Murray Reynolds.

George 8. Bennett, President. Cbarles A. Miner, Vice President. Oeerge H.

Flanagan, Cashier. Scliclta business accounts. InUrest paid oa savings deposits. -All deposits payable oa demand without notice. -V National Batik, COR.

MARKET AND FKANKLIN BTS. capital SURPLUS, v. .170,000 Allows Interest on savins aepostta, will pay all deposlta on demand without notice to the baak. Solicits business as- counts. Wilkes-Barre Deposit and Savings Bank.

PUBUC 8QU1RB. CAPITAL SURPLUS DIRECTORS: -A. H. Van Maurice Osertner, -C Brohl, .3. Roberts, Joseph BlrkbecK.

M. B. Williams. Wrwjdward Leavenworth. A.

H. Van Horn, President. MOrgan B. Williams, Vice President 9. C.

Bell. Cashier. Three per.cejtt, interest paid on sa rings deposlta People's Batk. CAPJTAL, SURPLUS AND UN. OJViDiCO EARNINGS, Blf.OOlL, Bafe-dsoit boxes for rent.

J. W. Hollenback. President J. 3.

taav envrorth. Vice President; A. Sterling, Cashier. i First National Bank, fUBUC SQUARE. CAPITAL SURPLUS DIRECTORS: William McLean, Charles P.

Hunt, Oeorgr Lovtland, JH. Ashley, Sanoei Lmch. Moses W. Wadhema. Charles Stecraaler, Jesss Beadle, W.

H. Conjrngtiam, Jonn nance. Wllltam McLeaa, President. H. H.

Ashler, Vice r. at. Carhart. Cashier, Interest paid on savings deposlta All deposits perahlo on emed Wlthot-O0 Uee. -Business counts solicited.

Wyqniing Valley Trust Co, and yubitc sqaare CAPIYAL siumii BURPLU8 SJ.OOO Deposits received subjeot to check. In teresr paid on savings deposits. Makes loans and executes a trust business, i fre- Thrta, Praaident. v-Udnon Flic. Viae President TV.

a Toung. Treasurer. DIRECTORS; Fred ThMs. Uddon Pllct, Morris' WllMafiis. E.

Stegmaler, ioha A. tichmltv Issno S. Lung. U. Vu orelabauB, Ji T.

K. Psvls, Cyrus Straw David B. JVIUlams, A' li 1 i i i proved, a ri neipmates la preparing supper for the visitors and the talent furnished for the evening helped to cap the climax. Juagtng irom the large number of people that attended- both sefflnma'Wf know that the temperance cause la not forgotten, and it Is evident that the town can boast of many earn, eat advocates. The Republican committees 4t the three wards will meet this evening to rrake arrtngements for their annual outing.

William Edward Fltzparrlok of th West Side is critically ill of an absces In the neck. The Ladies' Aid (Society of the M. E. Church will meet at the home of Mra Otto Dommermuth on Wednesday afternoon, Jan. 25.

This evening In the Sarsfleld Opera House the contest between Thomas McLaughlin of Scraatoa and Solomon Deeble of Avoca will take place. The committee in charge has arranged what will probably be the best entertainment ever given In Avoca. The program includes the' celebrated Lally who are conceded to be the cleverest, children on the stage; the Banfield children, who are general McNuity and Cawley iri Irish comedy: Mr. and Miss Connell In darkey comedy; the Touhlll family of musicians, who are an entertainment in themselves; the Alexander Glee Club; William JenninKS in recitation: Miss 'Annie Whalen and Robert Golden in a duet; W. J.

Williams and A. J. Ryder in vocal selections and J. Noon, comedian. The contest will elbae at 10 o'clock and thirty minutes Will be given to public balloting.

After the entertainment a social will be given. Mrs. Agnes Lumsden and Mrs. Anna Potter of Dover. N.

Mra Robert Campbell and Miss Helen Mount joy of Mlnooka spent Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Campbell. Miss Catherine O'Malley of Providence spent, Sunday at the, Gibbons residence. Born, to Mr.

and Mrs. James Jen-nlrgs, a son; The funeral of Robert, the 8-month-bld son of Mr. and Mra Robert Cardoa of Brownsville, took place yesterday afternoon. Interment was made In St. Marys Cemetery.

Rose Newlin Is suffering from relapse of grip, -r "Uncle Dick's Darling" will be produced In Sarsfleld Opera House this evening by the. Standard Dramatic Company. EDWARDSVILLE Mr. and Mrs. 1 Wllllanii H.

Evans of Wilkes-Barre called on relatives to town en Sunday. All members of the Gwent Gletf Society are requested to meet on Ftlay Stephen WHUams, who met witn an accident some-time ago "to the rninewia tm proving Parid-Gowfr, employed In No. mjne of the Kingston Coal ha hla smashed between two oars, -V. David Jones of the Sixth ward has returned to work, after a few weeks' illness. The blew "all over" at o'clock yesterday- owing to the breaking of the cage.

The men will remain Idle to-day. Mrs. William Cummlngs of Mahanoy City Is vlsltifig her parents, Mr, and Mrs. Dennis Murphy. John Hayes of Luserne Borough called on Mrs.

John Price on Sunday. Mlaa Catherine Price of Scranton 'called on her mother on Bunday. Miss Winifred Bryant, who has been 111 for some time, resumed work A citizens' caucus was held at Joseph Thomas Hall In the Fourth' ward last evening. The meeting was to order by Joseph Jevons. Patrick Ward was appointed "secreUryr llbow was nominated for, Councilman by acclamation.

A motion was carried that the rest of the Republican ticket be endorsed. The Kingston Coal Co. has purchased a new locomotive, to beruaed to haul from Nos. 1 and 8 mines te No. I breaker.

John Jdyrlck is confined to her home with a attack of grip. i ASHLEY. Miss Stella Keiser will leave tOrday for Wllllamsport to spend a few wseks with relatives. Lloyd Frarrts, who has been at West Pittaton recently, returned home. Mr.

and Mrs. George Rhlnehanier of WUkea-Barre spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Wililara Marcay. The following program wilt be rendered at the Young Ladies' Society entertainment on Wednesday evening at the M.

E. Church: Instrumental duet, Ethel Wells and Mrs. Oelsaler; recitation, Mabel Gay: solo, Mrs. J. D.

Davis; recitation, Emily Dawe: quartet, Messrs, Gallagher, Howells, Phillips and Thomas; recitation, Mae Fenner: solo, Mrs. J. E. Williams; recitation. Anna James: Instrumental duet.

Edna Albert and Alfred Eddy. Refreshments will follow the entertainment-. Jerry Templeton is seriously 111 with the grip. J. Oail Wiggins of Plymouth was' a visitor here on, Sunday.

John 'Eddy was a caller In Georgetown yesterday. Mr. and Mrs. E. Llndemuth and sons Frank and Ralph will leave to-day for Pottsvllle to spend a week with the former's grandmother, Mrs.

Q. Llndemuth. Miss Irene Richards of Scranton will make her home with her aunt, Mrs. Robert Mummey, The young people of the Presbyterian Church will meet on Wednesday evening to organise a Junior Young People's Aid Society. Misses Emma and Nettie Mace of Wilkes-Barre were the guests ct Miss Flora Detrlck on Sunday.

The "Star." Jersey Central officials' engine, passed through Ashley yesterday. sugAaTnotch. A' birthday party was tendered Miss Lucy Trace yesterday afternoon. Those present were: Misses Annie and Alice Susie and Alice McQrane, Katie Boyle, Mary Alice Williams, Olla and Mary McGuIre, Nora Callahan, Uly Mo-Mannamon, Maggie Durkln, May and Fannie McGrane Katie Brogaa, Llssle McQrane, Lulu Kane, Dells Corrigan, Lucy Tracey. and Messrs.

Edward Finn, Benjamin Hastings Morris, Frank Tracer. Cornelius Boyle. John Edward Dolan. Joseph. Corrigan.

Michael and Martin Loughlln, John McGuIre, Ed Tracey, John McGrane and John Shorts. it Mlsa Martha Holland lias returned home, after a three weeks' visit with Scranton friends. Anthony M. Caffrey.ls spending a few days in Pittaton. David Davis of ptttston spent Bunday With his mother.

3. It. Morris, who has been laid up with grip for the past' week, is able to bo around again. pfroRT; Sunday being th day of prayer for sckooia- andallagea, it wai observed at ina rrvsDyiaruMi iw Chiiatlaa Endeavor Society. Letters from tbs following members, who are at school.

Wr "read by Kev. H. 8. Dun-rilnw: Miss Clyde Bartholomew, Bloomsburr Normal; Miss Sadie Erwln. Stroudsburr Normal, and Walter 8.

Smith. JLhltlr- Mlsa Jennie Smith haa returned home front few waek'a star at Philadelphia The lecture bjr Mr. H. Holvay waa well attended on Sunday evening. Jams Goodfellow baa moved his family to Scranton, where he Is employed as firehose.

Charts Smith spent Sunday with his paranta aa Fwt street. v. aoui. "Some Sweet Day By and By." "Sometime We'll Understand." The flowers were many and beautiful The top of the casket was covered with boquets sent by friends, besides a large piUew with the name "Jean" ia purple setters, by the family, and also aa The pall bearers -were her four unclesv John, Thomas, James and Hugh Harrison. The flower bearers were two cousins of deceased, James Love and Robert Harrison.

Interment was Is Hoi lenback cemetery. Miss Mary Jackman of Wilkes-Barre. accompanied by twe friends, attended the funeral fit Miss McCluskts on Frank Dolbear is confined to his horn with the grip. Miss Maggie Campbell of Nantlcoke spent Sunday with, relatives in this place. Mlsa- Jeasette MeCluskie is "very til with pneumonia.

The Lehigh Valley Coal Co. paid on Saturday. Phonograph concert In the M. Church on Tuesday' evening, Feb. 7.

Admission for adults IS cents; children 10 cents. Mrs. H. Totten Is recovering from a severe attack of the grlp. Archie Metzgar has accepted a position as nlrht telegraph operator for the.

WHkes-Barre Eastern Railroad Co. at Yatesville. A dim social for the of the new church will be held at the home cf Mra William Lewis on Wednesday evening, Jan. 25. There wll) be a short program: and refreshments will be served.

-All are invited to attend. Correction from Saturday's Times: As the mall wagon was coming from Kingston with mail and trying to paas a farmer's bay wagon the driver went upon the tracks and, without warning, the car came upon him from the rear and crashed into the wagon, throwing it on end and the driver some distance, he striking In his shoulders, hurting himself qoTte The wagon or horses did not strike the telephone pole. All damage was done by tbe car. Trf RANSOM. George Turner, who.

has been on tbe sick list for a few' weeks, is able to get about again. Charles Musselman is convalescent. Mr. and Mrs. James -Roberts of West Pfttston visited Mrs.

William Ives on Sunday, the 224, C. B. t3olvin, who has been In the mercantile business at this place, hag gone out of that line. Mr. Dadey, who-was sick witb the grip for two weeks, Is able to be at work again -David- -his death is daily expected.

William -Harter, Jawies Heath, Philip Winters and iim Grace Lacoe called on Mr. and 'Mrs. Samuel- Winters en Sunday last. Miss Grace Weiss, assistant postmistress, is at West Plttton taking care of is HUwUh the grin-Mrs. Ellas Gardner of Milwaukee stopped with her daughter, Mrs.

J. E. Dadey, on Sunday last, while en route for Dallas te see another daughter, Mrs. Oliver Wood, who Is quite sick with catarrh of the stomach. DORRANCETON.

Mr. and Mrs. Bert Slckler of Lockvllle were in town Hose Co. No. will meet at the Council rooms to-nlgbt.

A full attendance la der sired, as delegate from No. 2 Will be present to aaabU.Ju 'organizing. Firemen's Relief Association. Mrs. John W.

Bonham and' Mrs. T. Morgan were called to Washington City, yesterday on account of the deatn of an aunt. 1 Nomination papers are being freely cHr. culated this week the first three wards of the borough.

The First ward will elect two school directors, one tor two years and one for three years; the Second ward one councilman for three years; the Third ward one councilman for two, years and one for three years, and one school director for three years. Notices have been posted for a Republi. can caucus In the First ward on Friday night 7 WANAMIE. Mra John Bath and sons Bertram and Earl and sister, Miss Llssle Bevan of South Wilkes-Barre; spent Sunday with Mrs. Elisabeth Evana John Condron, who has been seriously ill, Is improving, i Miss Madge -Cross-is confined to -her home with a severe attack of grip.

rilTTLE IVER PILLS SICK HEADACHE Positively cured by these Little PiUs. They alto refieve Distress from Dyspepsia, indigestion and Too Hearty Eating. A per. feet remedy for Dizziness, Nausea, Drowsiness, Bad Taste In the Mouth, Coated Tongue Pain in the Side, TORPID LIVER. They Regulate the Bowels, Purely Vegetable.

Smfdl Pin. 1 Small Dose. 8mat1 Price. -THE NESBITT- Tuesday Eve, Jan. '24.

PEEBLES8 MOVING PICTURE MACHINE, HQWE'S The Greatest Colectlosj of Moving Pic tures Ever Presented. Prices 25, 35, CO cents, Sals of aeats upciiB oaiurasy, rfsn zisi. WEDNESDAY 1 AM 0Ofk THURSDAY. Jin iJmtJ wor'ld FAMOUS HANLQN'S NBWJSST SUPERBA AIJ. VPTlr XHT TH1R Novel Ballots, Specialties and Transfer-; Tbe Bathing Beach, Arctic Regions, The Whala-n- latarlor.

-BtfHam Room: arham- bar of Mysteries, Man Sater. Arlti tio ture Hanger, 1 Powers Broa- Bicyclists, Shedaaan'a Dog Circus, Helots Du Pont, gauaaist, ant wnaa, uuyer, Kices-tS, M. 1 put ft IfM 74 II ing. A requiem mass was held in St. John Church, Rev.

Father Qulnnan officiating. The pall bearers were John Connors, Patrick Qulnn. Charles Gil-martin, Thomas, Patrick Cohen and Thomas Gerrltyi Thomas Cody of North Main street la ill with the grip. -Joseph Fay and Edward Touhlll did business in neater day. The Elite orchestra dancing class will meet in Keystone Hall this evening, instead of oh Friday, as heretofore.

The -condition -of Mayor -Harding was aot encouraging yesterday, and he la still confined to his The remains of Mrs. Markus Alex-aider, who died in Waverly on Bunday, will be brought here to-day, arriving at the Water street station on the noon train. Interment will be in Plttston Cemetery. The deceased was well known WEST PiTTSTON NOTES. Any items of news or advertising left at the Acme Laundry for this department will receive prompt attention.

Misses Florence and Adeline and Porter Billings of Tunkhannock are visiting at tbe home of their cousin, Charles Bchoonover of this place. A series' of talks on "Six' periods In art" will be given by Miss Lillian A. Mercuron the following Fridays: Jan. 27, 'The legacy of Greece;" Feb. 3, "The art of Rome and Byxantlum;" Feb.

10, "Romanesque, past and Feb. 17, "Tbe 'Gothic' 24,, "Masters of the Renaissance;" March Cathedrals." Miss Mercur having traveled extensively, her talks should prove Interesting, as well as Instructive. A. Lowenstein has moved his family from thif place to Wyoming, where he will take up bis residence. Harry Deitrlck of Buffalo returned last evening, after la visit with his parents on Luserne avenue over Sunday.

The King's Daughters Loving Service Circle will be entertained this evening at the pleasant home of Mrs and Mra Will Sniffer on River avenue. The members of Co. I held a success- ful drill last evening. Fred Winters of Forty Fort spent yesterday in this place. Tbe Ladles' Aid Society of the Luzerne Avenue Baptist Church will meet at the home of Mrs.

H. J. Luchslnger next Thursday afternoon. In the evening the annual of officer will The little daughter' of Mr. and Mrs.

Ebenezer Drake of Lackawanna died on Sunday evening. 1 The -parents -of the deceased are known In this place. There will be a union meeting of the East and West Side W. C. T.

U. at the residence of Mra H. Cool this afternoon at 3 o'clock. A full attendance is desired, as business of Importance is to be transacted. Mr.

and Mrs. C. J. Helmes are enter talnlng the latter's father, C. R.

Locke of Connecticut, at their home on Wyoming avenue. Dr. and Mra Griffin left yesterday to visit in-Oneoptaand other place for the next three weeks. Robert Howell. Harry Sutherland and Miss Ella Sutherland were entertained on Sunday at the home of Mr.

and Mrs. B. S. Emory. 1 Wake Robin Club was pleasantly entertained Jast, evening by Jesse.

Peck at the home of Mrs. Fannie Davis on York avenue. Excellent papers were read by 'Misses Elisabeth May Millan, Blanche Emory and CVH. Phillips on "National peace. A solo by Miss Blanche Emory -and a duet by the Misses Emory contributed much to the pleasure of the evening.

Refreshments were served. B. Fillmore, of this place is laid up with the grip. Mrs. J.

W. Thomas Is able to be out, after a aevere illness. Mr. and Mrs. Archibald Atwater will entertain the Epworth League of the M.

E. Church this evening at the home of George Ash on Elm street. Miss Annie Koneshney is entertaining her friend. Miss Mary Ellsinger of Scranton. The reading circle will meet to-mor-row afternoon at Mrs.

Frank Rorp-paugh's Mi Parke street. Thursday evening Mra Joseph Hlle-man, entertained the reading circle, with their husbands and friends. PARSONS Mrs. R. Q.

Trauger has a handsome crab cactus in the bay window of her home. It contains 198 buds and flow trs. The Infant son of Mr. and Mrs. E.

T. Golden died early yesterday morning. The cttlsen'f (nee Democratic) caucus held forth In the Odd Fellow Hall on Saturday evening and put up a ticket which It believes fully competent to make the Thursday night candidates look like leas than 30 cents the day after Feb. 21. John J.

Kenney was chairman and John Duffy, Fred Schumacher and Patrick Clark tellers. Here are the nominees: School directors for three yeara, Elihu Smith and P. H. for one year, Edward Corcoran; rouncllmen, Morgan Watklns, R. G.

Trauger and John J. Kenney; auditor, George Gardiner. North district officersJudge of election, John Duffy; in. spector, Patrick Clark: register. Will-lam Earley.

South district officers-Judge of election, Daniel Yeals: inspector, William Rowland; register, Roger Llewellyn; constable, Thomas T. Jones. The following Is the program to be rendered at the concert by the Adelphla Social Club on Tuesday, Jan. 24; Solo, "Con" Burke; solo. Miss Mullen; solo, John Lynch; banjo solo, Ziba Smith; chorus, young musicians; glee club.

Plains; solo. Miss Thomas; solo. Miss A solo, John Birmingham; mandolin nd guitar duet. Misses Zimmerman; solo, Thomas Monroe; solo, Will Farrell.aolo. LlMie Fortune; rec itation, Mlsa Murphy; solo, Herbert Robinson; Quartet.

James Llewellyn, leader; solo. Miss M. Gallagher; violin solo," MTss TWiyT'eold, David Edwards; piano solo, George, Dasates; solo, Nellie Farrelt; club swinging, James Morgans; solo. Will Llewellyn. Mra.

Eugene McDermott Is recovering from a long siege of the-grip. Born, to Mr. and Mrs. Martin Johnson, a daughter," yesterday. Miss Elisabeth Fortune Is studying stenography St Mary's Convent, Wilkes-Barre.

i George, son- of Mr. and Mra George Thomas, waa laid to rest in Hollen-back Cemetery on Friday. The funeral was largely attended. Services were conducted-by-Rev. Mr.

Davis. The pall bearers were Miss Anna Reeser Miss Rosy Sutton, Miss Maud Davis, Miss Sarah Jane Reese. The flowers were by the following Mrs. Samuel Wilcox, Mrs. A.

SwarU, Miss Anna Reese, Miss Carrie Smith. Oomer Thomas present-d a wreath. The Baptist choir aanf several hymns. Best hams on earth, boned and boiled to order; nice boiling beef, 6c. a pound, cash; fresh flab; Friday.

Shew Co. 24-28 The entertainment committee of the TJrl -Lodge. I- O. O.I 3. has decided to bold an entertainment on Wednesday evening next in the lodge rooms.

T. R. Thomas of Dorranceton will make an address and several solos will be rendered. All members ar re. quested to bo present.

common council held special last evening and waded through a lot of business. The com- rulttee on streets and bridges affirmant I veiy reported an ordtnance for tbe 1 laying out of Wharf street from Dock street to Water street, near the city also an ordinance directing the city treasurer to remit a portion of the assessment against the property owners on Searle street for the grading of this' treet; also an ordinance to construct a stone culvert on Tompkins street, between East street and Dock street. This ordinance passed first and second ruadlng. The committee also reported an ordinance to construct a across Oak street, between Main street and Elisabeth street; also an ordinance, directing the city treasurer to remit a portion of the assessment against the property owners on street for -widening and grading of this street. The mayor's communication with ref-erence to the claim of Maloney Co.

for the loss ef a hots was sent to the Mtirnate committee. Mr. Hesslon in-'' troduced a resolutiotl instructing the Wis street commissioner to purchase a noise and wagon. A concurrent resolution for tbe construction of a catch basin at the corner of Main and Market streets -was passed. W.

A. St John's appllca- tlon to rebuild nla South Main street property, which waa gutted by flre aev-' eral months ago, caused some oratory. Mr. Thompson objected to the manner In which the bollding was being re-r. paired and wanted Mr.

6t John to state in writing that the building would be built in compliance with tha city Mr. fterryron behalf of tha Bt. Aloysius Society, whose building ad- Jolna Mr. St. John', also objected.

Whereupon Mr. St. John, who was pres- ent by request of the chair, stated how he Intended repairing the building. He said that when completed it would be modern and would beautify the portion of the street on which it Is located. ZL.

Although his explanation apparently satisfied the members of the council, yet tbe permit waa referred to the fire committee, with power to act- OVBH THE, NEW BOULEVARD. Last evening a party of Plttstonlan went to Kresge's, on the PltUton boulevard, on a straw- ride and spent the evening as only strong lunged and pleasure seeking Pittaton ians can. They were aooompanied by a violinist and pianist. The party waa under the pro--- Hec ting wing of Hubert Purcell of Se bastopoJ. i.

O'Malley' was tbe violinist and Albert Llglln the pianist. Lew Snyder took his cornet along and made the mountain ring with popular airs, and O. Jenkins, an ex-mlnstrel man, took bis bones and tambourine and "contributed to the affair. Supper was served, after which dancing was in or- der. The following, accompanied by their wlfes, sisters and sweathearts, i were present: Hubert Purcell, James Roach, Anthony Harrison John Purcell, Thoc.as Wtialen.

O. Johnson, James Robertson, P. Keeley, Lewis Snyder, John Golden, William Rooney, Raymond Morgan, James Gerrity, Michael Loftus. Michael Walsh. Patrick Clarke, Patrick Hopkins, Peter Conlon, Allen MofTatt, John Moffat, Frank Hop.

kirs, Jaraes Harding, Prank and Albert tilglin, G. Rut ledge. DIED WHILE VISITING HERE. Mrs. Margaret Donelly of New York, wga TlsUlng tlie- family.

Janef Daley of Wyoming avenue. West died yesterday morning. She came here on Christmas eve and the, following day she became sick and continued growing worse until death relieved her. Bhe was 46 years old and is survived by her husband, Bernard Donnelly of New York, afed one son, who is 7 years old. DEATH OF JOHN GLYNN.

"John Glynn of Pine street, a resident of this city for over forty-live years, died suddenly at his home yesterday morning. Be had been complaining, but did not call a physician and it Ts thought that his death was caused by heart disease. In the morning he attended the funeral of Mrs. Mitchell of Brown town, returning home about 11 O'clock. After returning, he again went to town and returned In about half an hour.

He then went up stairs and a few minutes afterward his family beard him fall. His daughter Agnes ran upstairs and found him lying on the floor In a dying condition. He was conscious, but could not apeak, and passed away in about fifteen minutes. Mr. Glynn was born In Weatford, County Mayo, Ireland, and came to this country when quite a young man, coming to Pittaton shortly upon his arrival here and residing here since.

He was aa industrious and honest cltlsen who earned the respect of the. community by his sterling character and unawerv- Ing fidelity to his faith. His wife and the following children survive; Rev, Brother Edward of La Salle Institute, Nicholas of Carbondale. Thomas Bohaa and Miss Agnes Glynn of this city. -r THEIR SECOND ANNIVERSARY.

1 Mr. and Mrs. Brady of Upper Pitta, ton celebrated the second anniversary of their marriage at their residence yesterday. There were a number of friend present and the day was pleas-. antly spent Those present were: Mr.

and Mrs. Thomas, Mr. and Mrs. Davis, Mr. and Mra McDonnell, Mr.

and Mrs. Capwell, Mr. and Mra. Spears, Mr. and Mrs.

Heplar, Mrs. Charleston, Mr. and Mrs. Woolridge, Mr. and Mrs.

Mulhertn, Miss Mary McDonnell, Peter Wilson, Evans Hughes and Jenkln Jones. PERSONAL AND MISCELLANEOUS-. Patrick Dempsey of Oregon, who had hls fingers crushed while making a. coupling In tbe Coxton yards several "weeks -ago, resumed work yesterday. The brick stack at the building formerly occupied by the Cyclone Manufac-i turlng is being torn down.

J. B. Cooney, one of the fearless audi--. tors of Ptttston township, who hag been a thorn in the side of certain officers in the township, has announced hla candidacy for the office of justice of tbe peace. The committee appointed by the publican -cttyconventWn "to select a tandidate for school director to run through the city with Gilbert Jones, the nominee, selected by the city con-'' en tlon.

has selected David W. Evans of Oregon. The Hepublicans of the Ninth ward have nominated the following candidates for ward offices: Alderman, Eraatus G. Gage; constable, G. B.

Frame; judge of election, James W. Lewis; Inspector, William H. Jonet; assessor, Edward H. Smith; school con-. troller, John Lovell and William F.

Staley. Dr. Archibald Miller presided. 1 The citisena ortheapperend.of.Exe. ier borough held a caucus in the For est Castle hotel last -evening and nom-, inated the following ticket: Council' man, J.

Carpenter; school director, V. W. OUUi overseer of poor, Peter P. Earley: auditor, Wesley W. MeCable; Judge of election, Charles Crumblevlne; inspector, P.

A. Harrington; deputy in- fpector, Robert Turner; ward assessor, William Kara. -The Wilson Theatre Company opened sr week's engagement in Music HaU last night to a crowded bouse. The play wa the "Galley 61ave," and tonight the "Twe Orphans" will be produced To-morrow and Saturday anernoona ladles' and chJldrens' will be held. The funeral of Mra.

Mary Mitchell of lowntown took place yesterday morn Ladies' Card' Combination Focketbooks, large variety leather novelties to choose IrorrL SPECIAL Atlc each. Fine Quills, in all colors Awhile tiiey last the price will be ic each. SPECIAL At 16c. each. Children's White Gros (Jrain Silk Caps, triinmed with ruchings.

SPECIAL At 21c Children's" Wool Knit'; Sacques, all 6izes, very charming designs; SPECIAL At 39c. a pair 4 Gents'' Gloves, in Scotch wool. fine iur top and liniir' SPECIAL .1, At gc. a pair, Misses'- and Children's AD Wool Mittens. SPECIAL At 19c.

a Ladies' and Misses'; Kersey Overgaiters. -special" English ,3 -ii Ladies', Misses' and Children's fine Jersey. Leggings, made of 'best cashmere and all wool lined, SPECIAL At Sc. Ladies', fine Handlcerchietsi witH dainty embroidery and lace edge. SPECIAL-; 'j? At 89c each.

Ladies' Flannelette House Wrappers, in new styles and new patterns. -rUtl SPECIAL At Ladies' Separate. Skirts-newest cojors and stripes the dress 'mater--ial would cost about twice the above price, -r-l" 1 AT Balance of stock of- fine Silk Plush Capes and Ladies' Tailor Made Coats; reduced from aad 12.00 to $5.90. BEEHIVE. BEEHIVE.

won't last iong. 76 Public Squafe. ooooooooooooooooo ooooooooooooooooo oooooooooooooocoo The Best Tools Made (or Car-, centers' use. 'A Complete Line of Starrett's Tools for Machinists. 1' 'jT'h 'V" And a Large Stock of Butch-1 crs' Tools at Bottom Prices.

i Also Varnishes, Hard ware, and Cutlery. White Hdw.Co. Cor. Market and Canal Streets, itreets. i i ooooooooooooooooo r-ftUvi.

tm Tkia Powder Kecotnmndsselt Superior Strength nnd Freedom All Grades ofUmisff Pwrd spaciaity. '4 Sletoor Dynamite, Ktra Btrenfth To BeaTy Stock Work. Oliver's nameless PynaraiU Will Kot Ignite Oaa or Coal DusA. Doet 2iO fctoatUt vb t- Bend orders to Oliver's Powder afllls, Telephone 1060, or to Pennsylvania, Sup South Canal Street True Blue ni itiirniafi A Ladie $3,00 Shoes for $1.49 One Hundred and Twenty-Five fairs of Ladies' Kid Wejt and Turn Shoes, widths most and regular $3X0 and $400 Shoes; they are odds and ends, and go at $1,49. Thy DISCOUNT ON ALLPURCHASES Curtains Draperies 7CR THIS WEEK ONLY.

Levy: Bros; 23 Sbiith'Main Street LEHIGH VALLEY COAL Ca BEST PREPARED tut tor fv Teamsters suppHed from "Dor-" ranee" (BalUmoro Vein) or old reliable FranlUln. Special Retail Chutes OFFICES-Aoomj. Coal Dprrahaeeu.iery, Wtf street; Franklin colliery. Blank man street; Peter J. Clark.

rtras, i Special Carpets 'y i' i.