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The Times Leader from Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania • Page 8

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The Times Leaderi
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Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
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NOVEMBER 17, 1897. THE TnTiKFfrBAHRE ItECOKD WEDXZCDAY. NOVEIIE-It 17, CHARLES BARNEY, The ladies of the Christian Church will hold cake sale la the church par 122 South, Fourth Street, Philadelphia. I KESSLER 6c 54 Wall Street; New York. EMERSON McMILLIN 40 Wall Street, New York.

i Offer for Sale at Par and Accrued Interest v. 1,500,000 First Mortgage 6 Per Cent. Thirty Year, Sinking Fuiid Gold Bonds OF THE- V4 Pennsylvania Central Brewing Company Part of an outstanding Issue of $2,800,000. Coupon Bonds, dated Oct! 1897, fl Nl Is Already Foreshadowed at the and October, free of taxes. Privilege due'Oct.

1, 1927. Interest payable April of Registration as to Principal $1,000 Fidelity Insurance, Trust By the Unusual Preparations Which Have Been Made for This Auspicious Occasion. THE MOST ATTRACTIVE FEATURE THIS WEEK IS Philadelphia, Trustee of the Mortgage. Titles Issued by the Commonwealth Title Insurance and Trust Company of Philadelphia. THE PENNSYLVANIA CENTRAL BREWING COMPANY is a corporation organised under the Laws of the State of JV It owns in fee in the Wyoming Valley, in' the cities of Scrapton, Wilkes-Bkrre, Hasleton, Pittston, Carboadale and Honesdale, the following' well known properties: A Thanksg THE SCRANTON BREWING Penna.

E. ROBINSON'S SONS W.i....... Mj ROBINSON 44 CA8ET ft KELLT BREWING CO i LACKAWANNA BREWING CO i RETCHARD ft WEAVER HUGHES ft GLENNON HUGHES' ALE BREWERY V. JOHN ARNOLD AUGUST HARTUNG PETER KRANTZ Sale0 V'-'A DICKSON BREWING Dickson City. These properties Include, with one exception, all the leading breweries In the Wyoming Valley, and have a present annual output of about 820,000 barrels.

The organisation of the Company has been effected and securities Issued under the direction of Samuel Dickson, of Philadelphia. THE BUSINESS WILL CONTINUE TO BE MANAGED BY THE PAR TIES HERETOFORE IN INTEREST. The SINKING FUND provides for the retirement of not less than $50,000 Bonds annually, or a minimum of $1,600,000 during the term of the Mortgage. The trustee Is to purchase the Bonds at the lowest price at which they may be offered, under 108. If not offered below that price, they are to be drawn by lot and redeemed at that price.

INDEPENDENT AUDIT OP THE BOOKS AND ACCOUNTS of the company will be made once a month, and at least once a year such audit will be reported to the trustee and will be open to the Inspection of Bondholders. This is an unusual and, It is believed, a valuable provision. The expert accountants, Messrs. Barrow, Wade, Guthrie ft certify that the average annual earnings for the past three years were sufficient to meet the interest on bonds and sinking fund and leave a substantial surplus besides. We Invite subscription to the foregoing bonds at Par and accrued interest.

SEE THE WINDOW DISPLAY. 9 F- Large quantities of beautiful Linens, bought tit the old tariff prices, but just now coming in, are marked this week at prices that are undoubtedly lower than they will, or can be offered at again for a longtime to come. payable as follows: Ten per cent On application. Balance on allotment. 1 Temporary bonds, certified to by the Fidelity Insurance, Trust and Safe Deposit of Philadelphia, will be delivered on payment of sums oUa oh allot-, ment and will be exchangeable for bonds as soon as the same are, engraved and ready for delivery.

The right Is reserved to reject or reduce any subscription, and to make si. lotment of less than the amounts subscribed for. Allotments will be made as soon as possible after the subscription books shall be closed. At the request of the Directors of the company, the Managers of the Breweries and the various financial Institutions In the Wyoming Valley, subsorlp- a ViamiIb -Brill ha m4 UAt ail mitltonaniialw rlk el. i ivm npr Hn7n VJJ Covers.

men tors on Saturday afternoon from to 4 o'clock. Th Shawnee Wheelmen gave a euchre party In the club rooms last evening. A merry crowd was' In attendance. A. E.

Williams, unaertaxer, livery, and general teaming, corner-Main and Gaylord IK Miss Mary Gallagher ls entertaining Miss Catherine of Nanticoke. The marriage of David D. "Davis' and Miss Louise May will take place on Nov. 24. i A young engineer has arrived at the home of Edward Honor In Lowertown.

Daniel Van Ixon will open a grocery the new store room recently corn- pteted by 'his father-in-law, Reese B. Jones, on East Main street. The hot water bottle, is one of the important remedies we have in stock. It furnishes one of the, best for applying heat and can often take the place of a poultice. It is a most excellent relief for aches and pains, lame, back, lumbago, neuralgia and toothache.

Then there are cold nights and cold feet to think of. Who 'i would be without one for 11 and i tl.25 at purbln's Keystone Pharmacy? J. Durbln. J'h. Prop.

has been quite ill the past few days. The ladies of the Methodist Church have gone to considerable trouble to prepare an appetising menu for the Thanksgiving supper to be given In the church parlors from '5 to 8 O'clock this evening. That they have succeeded will be seen by a glance at the bill of fare, which Includes oysters, roast turkey, plum pudding and pumpkin pie. Equlterro No. One single dose will drive the poison out of your system completely, cleanse the stomach, liver, bowels, kidneys, and 'blood good and thoroughly, all at once.

No pain, no griping, no bad after-effect Children can use ft Does away with pimples, bolls and blotches. Mighty good thing to Improve complexion. Best thing out for dysmenorrhea and amenorrhea. 26 cents a-bottle at; Albert GrOble wskl's, 111 Main street Mrs. CharWs-1 has been quite ill the past few -v.

The funeral of Mrs.k George Lees occurred yesterday alerffiaitfa i o'clock. Vertices were held at the Second P. M. Interment Shawnee Cemetery. v.i.-;;.-yA:-Xi-' Mrs.

John Keliey Who has been seriously ill the past, tew is recover- Need any clocks? We have a large assortment-ot 'them, i all ises and prices: The styles run from small nlckle to fine porcelain and iron and are of the latest patterns. They ace from the best makers and are fully warranted. The buyer assumes.no risk. We do that Prices the lowest for first class goods. We invite inspection.

H. A. Hershberger, Tax collector Moore is' 111 with pleurisy. Mrs. Carroll and daughter, Mrs, rick GlbUn, have left for New York City.

John Smith, a Polander, had his collar bone broken on Monday night while -engaged in a fight Mrs. James Frawley has two children down with the grip. The Shawnee dancing class will hold its' weekly social this A sweepstake shooting match will take place at Mrs. Annie P. Morgan's, 'near the old No.

breaker, on Satur-. day at 12 o'clock, Pjeny, of pigeons wjll be on hand The marriage of James Lynch and Annie Reilly will take place at the home of the latter In New York City to-day. Musical strings, "The Kosle Flakie," are the best; try them. Look In our "window. The stock of trusses, sup-, -porters, shoulder braces, crutches, etc.

We can fit you at very moderate prices. The only place in town that carries such an assortment 'At 317 r-T R. D. Williams. rl Several members of the Uno.Anlmo Club f6rmed themselves into a glee club last nightr- Professor Praetoriuswlll be the instructor.

813 Jeweler, Optician and Stationer. This is the time of year to paper your homes with new styles of paper. You can save 10 to 30 per cent by buying now. Odd patterns and remnants at half price, 'at Davenport's Store. To-morrow evening a special meeting will be held In.

the English Baptist Church for the purpose of baptising four candidates from the Lee Park Baptist Mission. Rev. John Hague, the pastor, will officiate. The mission has been under the wing of the Plymouth Church only three weeks and during this brief period the members of it have tt- proven themselves to be an earnest and aggressive band of workers, the membership having Increased from six to eighteen. A building is contemplated with a seating capacity of 450.

members of the mother church deserve credit for the interest taken la the mU-sion and for the help they are rendering heir beloved pastor. 25c. fsncy cuspidors for 20c. good teel bread knives for 20c. glass vinegar cruets with handle for 20c.

large glass 1-quart Jugs for dinner sets, at Coombs's China Hall. 331 An Inquest will be held in squire Honeywell's office this evening to inquire into, the death of John Wright who was Killed at No. 3, D. on Saturday. The following Jury has been empaneled: C.

W. Honeywell, William Cleary, William Prltchard, John Morris, Willi am Evans and William J. Davis. AT THE BEE HIVE. Busy days.

Throngs of people al- ready attending the Bee Hive sale. This week, commencing Monday, Nov. 15, tn addition to the general sale, we shall make special hour sales Monday, and Thursday ju, Monday, 10 to 11 o'clock, the sale will be Shawls. A 10 per cent discount to every buyer during this hour. These shawls come' to us from the large mills In Wisconsin and are sold at unusual bargain Tuesday, the 16th, all the new Capes land Dress Skirts.

Your choice of these from 10 to 11 o'clock at per cent. discount Wednesday, the 17th, Dress Goods sale. Everything from our entire large of fine dress goods from Wo, per yard up at 10 per cent discount Thursday, the 18th, Blanket sale. Take your choice from our large stock of blankets, including the choice fine wool blankets at 10 per cent discount. This discount applies to all from 11.50 Hp.

Saturday last brought more than 500 people who visited the different departments and the department for Infant's Wear attracted much attention. We shall have another special day for' the little ones Wednesday of this week and give out to all purchasers this day a package of choice Bring the little ones to this new department so be fitted Here is a hint of some good values from some of the departments: $2.80 for 100 pounds Gold Coin Flour. 33.10 for 100 pounds of the famous Flilsbury Flour. Vc choice Ham. 7c best Lard.

Domestic Department 4ttc. fancy stripe Tick. Stic, good Towelling. Red Twill Flannel Sfcc. good Canton Flannel Msde up Garments.

At a bargain in Ladles' Capes. At $1.24 Ladles' Black Dress Skirts. At $1.24 all wool single Shawls. All this week the sale continues and new things wil) be added dally. adv Shupp.

At a regular meeting of the Morrell CUisens" Band, held on Monday even- Ing, the following officers were elected: President Joslah Rodgers; vice presl-- dent. Gilbert Miller: secretary. Albert Rodder; assistant' secretary, Thomss Brennan; treasurer, Hugh MacDonald; librarian, Louis Thomas; trustees, James Cook, benjamin Reeves, John Nancarrow, Thomas Close land Pi J. Gallagher: aoditors, Matthew Davisotr, Jimej conk ana T. H.

coxe; assistants, Iboma Close. P. J. Galbuhex and B. L1UI1B 11K UICDO 7maa win es uvi Dtuiuuautwuoij Willi IIIC3 iBBUtf III IN fW York and Philadelphia, at the office of the undersigned UNTIL THURSDAY where- full particulars may be obtained.

Anthracite Sayings Bank, Wilkea-Barre, Pa. Merchants and Mechanics Bank, Scranton, Pa. Scranton Savings Bank and Trust Scranton, Pa. First National Bank, Scranton. each.

and Safe Deposit of w. Honesdale, 1 old folks' day services at Muhlenburg on Sunday. Mrs. William Thomas is slowly improving, but Mrs. Alexander Dodson is still in poor health.

On Thanksgiving Nov. J5, there will be service at Oakdale. A free dinner, will be given by the Sunday school In the evening there will be a supper for the benefit of the church: Miss Maggie Blanchard was the guest-of Mrs. George Paddock of Kingston, one day last week. Archie 8tone, Jennie Austin and Nellie Dymond vlsltedat Asbury recently.

South 3nd Notes. Burgess Walklns of Taylor was In town last evening. Miss Nancy i Reld, i who has been spending several months in New, York City, returned home last Saturday. Rev. Father Fagan of Great Bend was a visitor here Professor Gomer Joseph accompanied the Independent Glee Club of Wyoming Seminary Moscow, Lackawanna County, the other day.

William L. Myles, manager of Edwards ft store at Kingston, circulated among friends here last evening. The young daughter of Reese Griffiths of Parrish street Is quite 111." ---WflFH. Da vies" spent; Sunday at lentown. Foreman P.

C. Fagan. has returned from New York City, where he spent several days. The concert for the benefit of Mrs. William Lacey of Beach street, which Is to take place to-night at St Conrad (Germania) Hall, promises to be a success.

Among those- who will take part are the following: Professors Harry Harris, George Marks Evans, John C. Evans, Gomer Joseph; also Harry O. Wynedd, Joseph Williams, Will Anwyl, Watkln Jones, John Owens, Mrs. Thomas (Eos Tydvll), Miss Lissie Da vies- (Bronwen Taf), late of Aber- aman, South Wales; Mrs. Myf an wy Rob erts, Miss Blodwen Rees and brother of David Harris, Evan and David Jones nd The chair man of 'the evening will be, inspector G.

M. Williams. -V' A new drug-company has been formed at the South End. It Is walled ithe Harlech Drug Bmlth is treasurer and druggist Anwyl president and manoger. SPECIALS.

Linens, 58-inch UnbleachedDamask Table. Linen, and Bleach- ed Damask Table Linen, same width; our regular price udder Ol the old tariff was 25c, special this week, per yard. Turkey Red Damask Table Linen, 58 inches wide, reg- ular price under the old tariff 25c, special this week, per Ol yard Extra Heavy Cream Damask Table Linen, handsome designs, 60 inches wide, regular price, under the old tariff JKfe 58c, special this week, per yard Napkins. Fine Linen Napkins, 5-8 size, regular price under the QQ, -U eniol ihia waIt W. Mosteller.

The following resolutions were adopted "That masmuch as John, Henderson had been a faithful member, the following testimonial be voted him: We, the members and directors of the Morrell ClUsena' Band of Plymouth, desire to attest our appreciation of our departing member, John Henderson, whose genius- and earnest efforts during the several years he was a member of our organisation, served us materially In reaching whatever standard of excellence we have attained. Always a gentleman, as well as a musician, wherever be chanced to be, his departure Is sincerely regretted. Wishing him every success and recommending him to any organisation as a desirable member, we bid him an affectionate adieu. Morrell Cltlsens' Band, John J. Morrell, director." Wanted A good glrL None other need apply.

Dr. J. Blehl, Centre avenue. ady- Anthony Duffy of Scranton was in town yesterday. The members of the Morrell Cltlsens Band are requested to report in full uniform at their rooms this evening for the purpose of attending a demonstration of the Nanticoke fire department.

Before you buy a new fall dress you will consult your own best Interest by inspecting our line of fall dress stuffs. We show the-latest t.at wonderful prices. Remember we are headquarters on the West Side for ladies', misses' and children's cloaks and capes. Do you need a blanket or comfortable. We can please in both quality and price.

$02 Well'g Trade Palace. Old folks' day service at Muhlenburg on Sunday was' largely T. B. Fortner of Beach Haven preached an able sermon in the forenoon. The sacrament also was administered.

In the afternoon an experience meeting and a general handshake was had. Abram Gaithwait and wife, Mrs. Mary Wolf and Mrs. 'Lydla THanchard were entertained) by Morris Hatten and wife on 'f- Miss Nellie' Dymond and her grand- motner, Sirs. Jinui ounnmn, reueuifjrr spent a week with B.

Friends. Henry Johnson and wife, Alblne Wlldoner and 'wife, Mrs. Wilson Wolf and Mrs. A James Blanchard' attended Fine Linen Napkins, 3-4 size, regular price under 01 QQ tariff $1.65, special this week, per dozen 1 old Table Napkins. Fine Bleached Napkins, S-S sire, regular price under the old tariff $1.75, special this week, per dozen $1.50 Fine Bleached Napkins, satin size r22x22-inches, old tariff price $2.00, special this week, per dozen $1.75 Elegant Damask Linen Napkins, satin finish, size 3-4 (27x27 inches), our regular price under the old tariff $2.25, special this week, per dozen v- $2.00 Fine 'Napkins are marked this week at proportionately low prices.

Fine Bleached Damask Table Linen. 64-inch, finish, old tariff price 65c, special this week, per yard -1 5UC Beautiful Damask Table Linen, bleached, 72-inch satin finish, old tariff price special this week, per yard Toweling. Stephens' Unbleached Crash, 18 inches wide, special this week, per yard be. Bleached Barnsley, Unbleached Twill and Checked Css Towel-ings, all. 1 8 inches wide, old pnee 12JC, special this' week, per yard 4'C lOiio A.small lot of rich Damask Table Covets, 6-4 reg- RCkn ular price $1.25, special this wee each yU Towels.

50 dozen good Huck Linen Towels, our regular price "i 1 er the old tariff 15c, special this week, each under 35 dozen handsome Damask Linen Towels, our regular Q0 ice under the old tariff 25c, sped al this week, each I. That many of our patrons: will be thankful for and all will appreciate. 350 pieces of Handsome Plaid Novelties, as shown now in one of our large display windows, 'ail. ex cellent labnc for tMe children 8 school dresses; 'sold elsewhere ioc, special this week, per yard 5c 40-inch Covert Cloth. 20 shades to instead "of 33c" w4 mark them this week, per yard Fine All Wool Coverts Checked Cheviots, staple- 50c.

goods, 38 iftches wide, special this week, per yard v. 39c Fine Brocade Suitings, all wool. 44 inches wide, in combinations of black and blue, garnet and green, myrtle and black, purple and black, olive and red, and others equally as rich and as harmoniously blended; regular 88c goods, special this week, per yard 69 Best made Table Oil Goth at, prices charged elsewhere for the in ferior 1 kinds, 5-4 width, price special this week, per yard 6-4 width, regular price special this, week, per yard Regular 75a and 88c Bed QuiltsJ full size, choice special this week, each Doylies, Plain AVhite and Red Border Doylies this week at 4)c to loci price Toweling. Unbleached Cotton Toweling, the regular 5c kind, special this week, per yard 1 Regular 7c. Bleached Barnsley Crash, 15 inches wide, Rp special this week, per yard 24-inch Glass Toweling, a fine quality, our price under "I the old tariff was 15c, special this week, per yard -i-vfj 1 I mjmj iLTioritfi WILKES-BARRH, PA.

7) TUB tf. rAIRBAKK COMPAWT, If Chlosffo. St. LooU. New York.

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