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The Times Leader from Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania • Page 9

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THE mLKES-BATJlE RECORD rRIDAT, FEBRTTAHY 17. FIUDAY, TZZZXIXRY 17. V.3. -JONAS LONG'S JONAS LONG'S SONS. JONAS LONG'S SONS.

JONAS LONG'S this afternoon and interment will be made in St Vincent's Cemetery. Jr. ana turn. William Epos. Jr rave a farewell party last evening la honor or LAtnrop weaver, engineer: at the sUt mill, who Jeaves on Saturday for New York City to-accept a position as om engineer on Jar.

rains yacac. which is said to be the largest in the woria Tne-evening was pleasantly i spent-and elaborate supper served. Tnose present were: Mr. and Mrs. Wlillam Epps.

Mr. and Mrs. Will-lam Coombs, Mr. and Mrs, John Pickett. Mr.

and Mrs. Luke James, Mr. and Mrs. John J. Renshaw.

Mr. and Mrs. Lathrop Weaver, Misses Agnes Reese, Edith and Katie Roberts, Amelia and Lizzie Roberta and Edward Rowlands and Evor Jones. Should we have a neavyMhaw. some of Our old residents predict, because of tne tremendous snow rail, a repetition of the great flood of 1865.

The high water mark of that event was March 17, when our Main street became a Venetian canal, all traffic thereon be ing by boats and rafts. Fred Schwarts pure rye whiskeys, brandies. 3 rjy i- nave never been out in tne nooa or rain and are' guaranteed absolutely reliable for medicinal purposes. 48 Mrs. Edward Major is visiting friends In Scranton.

Inventory sale of dry goods, groceries, boots and shoes at the Bee Hive stores for two weeks, beginning at once. Bargain opportunities for the buyer economically Inclined Dry goods departmentDress, goods priced at. 22c, Dc. and 32c, during inventory sale at 18c. a yard; 6-cent prints during inventory sale at 3c; fine shirting and skirt flannels, 15c.

kind at 10c. 20c kind at 12c, 25c. kind at 16c, 35c. kind at 20c; ladles black wool value 25c, at 17c; children's black wool 13c, at 6c. children's black wool hose, value 25c, at 12c.

Grocery department Inventory sale prices, to Patent flour, $4 a barrel; feed, 90c a hundred; 20 pounds sugar for ham, a pound; bacon, 7c. a pound; lard, 7c. a poundf 18 bars M. soap for 22 bars Alpine Rose soap for 5 pounds crackers, 6 pounds ginger snaps, 25c; 4 pounds mixed cakes, 25c; syrup, 30c. a gallon; Helnx pickles, 3 dosen for 10c; potatoes, one bushel for 65c; bay, 60c.

a hundred; good butter, 20c. a pound. Shoe department To reduce stock before taking inventory special discounts are offered on all winter goods." Men's 'box calf at $2.98, how men's black storm calf at $2.73, now boys' black and. tan storm i Menvwho are always in a hurry, and most men are, want a soap for the toilet that will lather quickly and. freely in hot dr cold water.

Other soaps- than1" ivory may have this quality, but will likely contain alkalir which is injurious to the skin. Ivory Soap is made of pure vegetable oils, no alkali; produces a white, foamy lather, that cleanses thoroughly and rinses easily and quickly. Money cannot buy a better soap for the toilet. Are specially attractive to wiiJe-awake buyers. People who are good judges of values attend them as faithfully as they do their household duties.

Our aim is to make these i calf at $1.89, now ladies' box calf, Trucksville visited Mr. and Mr. George sales a household word throughout the entire community. To do this it is necessary to provide the best merchandise, the largest quantities, at prices lower than those of any other store. Are you one of the wide-awakes If so study the following list of bargains well and remember that only on Friday afternoons is it possible to buy these goods at mi-e, hi now 4.2; laoies uongoia kid, lace, kid lined, at $2:25, now ladles' heavy Dongola kid tip at $2.26, now misses' Ewald fine (i.

iuroin yesterday. Charles Lockard of Ewlngr, who came horo with tho ther, Mrs. Charlotte Lockard, who died shoes at from $1.50 to $2.14, now $ld such a trifling cost. reuenuy, is visiting nis Drother, Dr H. Lockard.

This is his first visit to Plymouth In fifteen years. He former-; iy resiaea nere. TelenhnnB 1221 A TXrmim misses ana cnildren heel and spring shoes in oil grain and kid at $1 to $1.25. now 50c. The balance of a number of lines at prices ranging from $1.33 to $2.76, now 50c for men's and boys' goods and 69c.

for ladies' goods. Come early to get your size. New goods In all departments March 1, 1899. 44 Bee Hive Stores. dertaker and llverman, corner Main and Gaylord avenue.

181 When looklnar fnr a trnnA A V. 1 smoke just stop at Davenport's book THE LARGEST SALE OF HOUSEFURNISHINGS HELD IN-YEARS- DONX-MISS-JT, lore ana asa lor a Hacnefnr of Arts. COURTDALE- SUrrev. 1 bliffffv 1 fine rnho nmnoftv on Walnut street, $800 $100 down, bal ance a montn. xnomas Kerr, .14 Church street.

44 -Ward -P-- Davenport, superintendent PLYMOUTH. Fire broke out in the house of John Flynn of Avondale yesterday. The children were playing; in the parlor and set nr to some, paper. The furniture in that room, consisting of a piano, carpet nd chairs, was destroyed, but the fire was extinguished before further damage was done. Many people go out of town to buy their goods because they think they can get them cheaper.

Our home merchants say this is not so, but that goods can be bought as cheaply, in Plymouth as any where else. However this may be, there is no question but what you can ger insurance as cheaply from the home agent as from one living at Wtlkes-Barre or- and -it is handier. Christopher Wren, resident -insurance "agent, Plymouth, Pa. w.f.m.W The Johnstown Tribune of Feb. 10 contains an account of the death of Mrs.

Mary Jones or that place, a sister of-Charles Absalom' of' this place, as follows: "Mary, relict of David Reese Jones, died at her home, corner of Vine and Market streets. First ward, at 6 o'clock this morning, after an Unless of two weeks of grip. Mrs. Jones was bornIn "24 in Nant-y-Glo, Monmouthshire. South Wales, her maiden name being; Mary Absalom.

Her parents. James and Annie Absalom died many years ago in South Wales. Mr: Jones was one of ten children, 'all of whom are dead except Charles Absalom of Plymouth, Lusernt County, and David Absalom of Aber-corn. South Wales. Mrs.

Jones married twice. Ur fir. k.i.k..i vi uicnymouin iignt ana rower Co. has returned from Pntt svlll anil Tlill. adelphia, where he has been spending mo ytioi lew uttyi.

The funeral of John S. Norman will be held thla aftprnmin frnm hi dence on the mountain road above will buy your choice of 3,000 pieces of Enamel Ware, consisting of 2-quart Convex Kettles large size Colanders, 4-quart Milk Pails, long Handled any of the above are good value at 19c; Friday, at 2 4c. will buy a large size Enameled Drinking Cup, usually sold at Friday, at 2 o'clock. 4c 25c. will buy a heavy Willow Clothes Basket, the kind you pay 50c.

for, one to a customer; Friday at .25 ic'will buy a Lead Glass Tumbler, but no more than one dozen to a buyer. These tumblers are fully worth 25c; Friday, at 2 o'clock, each 19c. will buy a White Chamber, -your choice of 3 sizes, sold elsewhere at 35c. tour price Friday; at 2 o'clock 19 t-oKe Hollow at o'clock. Rev.

John Bath will officiate and interment will bo rnadn In Hhnnn.nii.l.rv Everybody Is invited to attend the supper of Snyder Council, 967, Jr. O. U. A. next Friday and Saturday evenings, Feb.

17 and 18. Aaron Parks of Mill Creek Is the guest of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Parks. Mlsses Lillian Kline of Benton and Mary Cadwalader spent -Wednesday afternoon with Miss Delia Cooper.

Mrs. William Bryant is ill. Mrs. Hannah Pace of Larksvtlle was the guest of Mrs. Wilber Kesler on Wednesday.

The four small children of Mr." and Mrs. Clinton Updyke are Improving, after a severe attack of scarlet fevar. Samuel Kline of Benton was a caller in this place last Wednesday. The monthly social of the Epworth League will meet at Mrs. George Hester's tvext Tuesday evening, Feb 21 Everybody is Invited.

Admission 5 9'rtrfy meetin will be -he! din th Ml E. Church next Sunday Presiding Elder Griffin will preach. For sale House and lot In East riymouin; Bargain. Apply John Williams, attorney, Eley House block or People's Bank building- Wilkes-Barre. i.i7 A sleighing party composed of the louowing; arove.

10 tne roiiock House, WvAmlnff rvn Wwinpaila BEGtNS PROMPTLY AT where, they were served with a turkey supper and entertained by the Parrish Mandolin and Banjo ClubL. Dr. Mrs. John Uavenoort, Mr. and Mrs.

EvanJones their jnarrlage cere- fc. will buy a Japanned Coal Hod, good value at at 2 o'clock ler. and Mi's. Joseph Ransom, Mr, and Mrs. ninr Pnrrlnh Mr anil School Report of Lane school, Lehman Township, for the month ending Feb.

7, 1899: Attendance Males, female 7. Average attendance Males, 4fe-male8, 7. Per cent, of attenoance-r-Males, females, .94. Those perfect in attendance were: Sherman Booth, Edwin Booth. Ralph Dymon, Bessie Butler, Mary Butler, Myrtle Booth and Hazel Van Busklrk.

Those who missed only one day are: Samuel Lane, Helen Butler, Laura Neely. Reported for non-attendance, visitors, 1. Parents are cordially Invited to visit the school. G. R.

Hatten, teacher. Eugene Davenport, Mrs. Davis, Misses Easc'h," At ha Parrish and Mary Davis and Charles Walte, Harry Ferguson, Corey Ransom and Joseph Connor. Richard Hoolihan Is on the sick list E. Spry has recovered from several weeks' illness.

Miss Tesla Reese is quite ill. THE MEDICINAL EFFECT OF DRUGS. To compound a physician's prescription and do it right It is first necessary that the dispenser thoroughly understands the effect of the drugs entering it. their doses, action, etc. There Is only one place to find these things out and that place is in college.

We have had the privilege of a thorough college training and we give you the benefit of it when you have us fill your prescription. Harter's drug, store, Spry block. 14 Thomas Kersner Is suffering; with an attack of inflammatory rheumatism. The employes of the D. A H.

at Nos. 2 and nnd the Boston will be paid to. day and those at Nos. 4 and 6 will be paid on Saturday. The 6-morth-old child of Mr.

and Mrs. James P. Brown died on Wednes-day evening. The funeral will be held We eclipse our usual phenomenal values Friday when we offer 2,000 yards of double width Dress Goods, comprising pretty Check Tweeds, Fancy Plaids in Plain and Surah Twills. The usual price of these goods is I2jc; for 60 minutes Friday, at 3 o'clock, we will sell these goods, at the yard (Jc BLANKETS FOR THE COLD SNAP.

1 Blankets, with fancy striped borders, extra heavy with fancy stitched edges; regular value $1.25. We offer this lot Friday, at 3 o'clock, for the pair Boys' strictly all wool Knee Pants, in blue, brown and grey mixtures, made with Excelsior Waist Bands; some with double seats and knees; regular 65c. and 75c. Friday, for one hour, all sizes 3 to 15 years, price will be 44c Boys' Cheviot and heavy weight Blouses, in sizes 3 to 8 years, the kind that sell for 65c. and 75c; Friday for one hour price will be 4 Plains Township Candidates.

J. Gavin Is a candidate for treasurer of Plains Township, and as the financial matters of Plains have always been prominent, sometimes In an unsavory way, it is necessary that a man of integrity he 'elected. Mr. Gavin's record in this respect is all right. Michael Vevcsak, who is a candidate for supervisor of Plains Township, has been a resident of the township for twenty years and has handled large contracts for the township.

His friends say he Is well qualified for the office he seeks. 1 Williams, in the Herman Welsh Baptist Church In Nant-v-Qlo. Five children were born to this union, all of whom are A few years after the death of Evan Jones the subject of this notice was married to David Reese Jones by Rev. William Thomas of Newport, South Wales, and live years later. In 1863.

they came to America and took tip their residence on- The Point, this city. One daughter, Hannah Margaretta Jones, was born to Mr and Mrs. Jones, but she died In infancy. Mrs. Jones had been a member of the Welsh Baptist Church since 1836.

when she united with it in Garnfach. Upon her arrival here she became a member of the Main street congregation. She was an active and Sunday school worker and will be greatly miss-fed. Mrs. Jones was a good woman and her circle of warm friends was limited only by her acquaintanceship.

Charles Absalom of Plymouth was at his sister's bedside when she passed away." WITHO.UT QUALITY In drugs you might as well never have your prescriptions filled. They will not do you the most good unless the drugs used are pure. Pure drugs and chemicals are the kind we use in filling our prescriptions. Be on the safe side and take your prescriptions to Durbln's Keystone Pharmacy. George J.

Durbln, graduate in pharmacy, proprietor. 88 From now till the 25th Inclusive, we will offer our entire stock at a discount from regular prices. On some lines we are making big cuts, others not so much. Ladles' gold filled watches reduced from $14 to 110, $17 to $12.60, $15 to $10.75, etc. A gent's solid 14k.

watch from $28 to a gent's heavy 14k. gold case, with Riverside movement, for only $46. Here is a bargain In first class watches. We have many more. Come and see them.

H. A Hershberger, Jeweler, Optician and Stationer. 42? All those who attend the turkey dinner at the M. E. Church on Washington's Birthday are assured an enjoyable time and an excellent dinner wilt be 'served.

Mr. Boyer of the Bee Hive stores has kindly offered to serve Chase Sanborn's cofTee. which will add to the flavor of the dinner. The dinner will be served from 6 to 8 o'clock, -ln- stead of from 12 to 4 o'clock, as the tickets' read. Ferguson FredencK.

undertaking and furniture. 16 East Main street Telephone 1247L 281 EXTRAS. BEGINS PROMPTLY A 3 O'CLOCK. One Who Knows. I Philadelphia Physician, Lilii Philadelphia Lawyer, Is Xoted For Wisdom.

M. 853 North 28rd treet.rhilftdelphla.Pa.. writes to the Buffalo Medical Journal, this A STUPENDOUS BARGAIN IN BOYS' SHOES, ON EIRST FLOOR. Boys' and Youths' Lfinest Casco Calf Lace Shoes, London toes, extra solid oak tan soles. These shoes are put together in the very best manner and are especially adapted for good service; you usually pay $1.50 for.

this grade of shoe, some charge $2.50 for them; sizes 12 to sj; Friday, for one hour-only, at 4 o'clock, on first floor, choice lor interesting article: lean ago ad can irom me repre sentative of a firm makings malt extract told him that, 100 dozen Children's fine Ribbed Fasf Black Egyptian Cot- ton Hose, with seamless foot, double toes, heels and double knees, 1 sizes 6 to any other time and other place you pay 20c. the pair for this grade of hose; Friday, for one hour, at 4 o'clock, price per pair in my opinion, no thin extract of malt was any good. He simply waited until familiar with Pabst Malt Extract The "Best" Tonic. If you have been sick, this tonic will help yon to recover your health and strength. It will put new flesh upon you, brace you up, revive the whole system.

It feeds blood, brain, nerves and bone. If one of your loved ones is ill, and is growing thin and weak. The "Best" Tonic will give him new strength and keep up his spirits. It is easily digested, and is full of the very best nourishment in concentrated form, food for both the body and the nerves. If pale and anemic, it will give rich, red blood, and plenty of it, and will help to bring glowing cheeks and sparkling eyes, nervously exhausted, it will brace you right up, give you vim and bounce.

It is a boon to every nursing mother, and supplies the right nourishment for both herself and her baby. It brings strength to the invalid, creates a good appetite, helps tat cure dyspepsia, and will go far to insure sound, refreshing slumber to all those who suffer from wakefulness from any cause. How many "pretty -featured" girls and women lose all their charm and attractiveness by being pallid, sallow and gray, as if all the blood in their veins were turned to skimmed milk Even when riding a bicycle, playing tennis or golf, or takinsr other pleasant trot tnroiiffQ with my talk on the subject, and the next day sent to several hospitals that had named him, a few cases of his prepa- Flannelettes Extra heavy quality English Flannelettes in stripes and plaids, mostly light colors in blue, pink and black stripes; regular 10c. quality; Friday, at 4 o'clock, a big bargain for Pillow Cases, 45x36, extra heavy, made of pure soft finish with "2-inch hem; regular price 15c; Friday, for one hour only, price will be each i Qc BEGINS PROMPTL AT 4 O'CLOCK. If ration.

He also sent me a quantity, and I found it to be the A 4 best malt ragi extract which had ever come my hands, and since into-1 then I have stuck to it. This "best malt" Is known to the trade as The VBest" Tonic Pabst Malt Extract. It is a Ions time since I first came into Advertisers of Facts Only. exercise; their eyes are still dull and the knowledge of this excellent brand of lifeless, no flush beautifies their cheeks. Friday, Saturday and Monday, we have decided to add a few extras to our "After Inventory Sale." Friday extra Huck towels, else 18x34, woven border, very good, 15c.

for 25c. Saturday, extra Breton nets and mousseline de-sole scarf ties, ruffled lace ends, 2 yards long, 25c. 49 pairs Mocha silk lined gloves, browns, tans, greys "and blacks, $1 kind, 71c. pair. Monday 60c.

one yard and half wide dress flannels, 39c. yard, quantity limited. Don't forget to see our display of spring very large line. L. M.

Whitman A Co. 47 The Epworth League will hold a league social in the Sunday school room of the M. E. Church on Friday, evening, Feb. 17, to which they invite their friends and all Interested.

An interesting program has been arranged and a pleasant time is anticipated. The social will begin at 8 o'clock and all are cordially Invited to attend. Life is sometimes wrapped In a small bottle. Doubtless there have been times In. your experience when you were convinced that the door was closed against death by a single bottle of medicine.

Isn't' It important, therefore, with such serious matters to be sure of your druggist? We don't brag, but We pride ourselves Just as much- on the quality and freshness of drugs and the careful way in which we prepare our medicines and dispense prescriptions entrusted to us. You can D. Williams, the drugv malt, and it will be an equallyJong time (if I lire) before I will give it op for any other. I believe in The "Beet" Tonie and the air of languor and lassitude makes them "sicklied o'er with the pale cast of thought," or else, like Caasius, have a "lean and hungry look." These disagreeable features are the ontcome of anemia. wasting out of the corpus-; oimas Lo mi onsi cles of the blood, thinning down of the vital fluids, until a person is weak.

emaciated and unhealthy looking. The antidote to this unpleasant condition, however is at hand, Pabst Malt Extract as being the best; no punning being intended. It is not acrid or soar, as too many of the brands are. It "sets" well on the stomach in weak )d'e who reject the ordinary MM kP fB also, which is an item It is economical 8 eost, sd is pleasant Is taste. Such characteristics onght to make doctors try it, if you don't already know its merits, and such of my readers as have not yet invested in it would do well to find ont for (themselves what it really is, and I am sure that they will not be disappointed when they do." (hU Fbiladtlphla doctor has aid at old story with those who are WilkesBarre's Greatest The "Best" Tonic, is an Immediate and risible help in making a soft, glowing color, a splendid power to digest and assimilate the food, and turn it into fine, pure, healthful blood.

Dont look so faded out and limp when you can, easily look sweetly strong. A few bottles Will show yon what it can do. avsjiiestBft ur. and Mrs. Jacob Snyder of.

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