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The Times Leader from Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania • Page 11

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WEDNESDAY, JAN. 14, 1533 THE WTLKES-liARUE RECORD WEDNESDAY, JAN. 14, 1903 ig and Grand i Shoe Stor rftmiiiiiiiiiiuiiiHuiiiiiiiinnmiim, JUe Bii- and Grand I Shoe' Store .5 5 South Main St. SSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSHIISSSSISISSSSSSSSSSSSSSSBIB StamDed on a Shoe GitpLraMemtt The sero -weather of Mobday night ridged the Susquehanna, with ice. 'i his it the flrtt it -ha been closed the present Mr Charles Btocker of New Jersey, ho has been here assisting; In the care of her father, James Armstrong,) anticipates returning home the coming week if her father's condition no worse.

Rollo K. Frear of Buffalo. N. who has been visiting his mother, Mrs. Moses Brewer, for a few days, returned home on Tuesday morning.

-s i Many stretches of sidewalk within the borough limits are In a dangerous condition for the reason of the snow not being removed as the borough nance require" jy. The local order 6f the National Protective Legion of Towanda had a pay 5 South Maih St. 1 I 9iMimissMSUBessatssssssssssi EXCELLENT WEAR THE GREAT PUBLIC IS-WAITING FOR OUR GREAT oft last1 week, when eight members re-' reived five-year dividends. The leg-ten seems to-be booming. The National iToteotlve ''Legion- of Tunkhannock meets on the first and third Mondays of each month In the O.

A. R. halt La farm advertisement In ts day's Record's sales column 'may be of interest to you. BIIFT'EENTH ANNIVERSARY SALE We start loot with Sale ever known in the Wvomine Vallev Mrs. Edward I Chaffee will leave 1 this week for Boston, where she wiU visit her son Frank, who Is one, of A the Instructors in the Boston Conservs- I of Wnate.

During these New Year Days we will offer you record-breaking values. 20,000 pairs of All through our immense Shoe Stor e. Magnificent Fifteenth Anni- grand and' justly famous Men's, Women's and Children's ShoeV, unsold fall and winter stock of excellent wear and goods. far and goods. the err ea test and grandest Shoe a Hail 11 -w -m- si to this greatest of Shoe Bargain Sales.

It is our substantial manner of paying to alL Our goods are versary Clearance Sale. All to be sold regardless of profit lower than any and all competitors. r- a. Women's Department Women's Department 300 pairs Women's $3.50 and $3.00 Lace and Button Slioes, in box calf and enamel leathers, with heavy winter soles, sale price, per pair $1.98. 3 400 pairs Women's black vici, patent tip, $3.00 and $2.50 Shoes, and widths, sale price, per pair $1.48.

270 pairs Women's bright dongola fair stitch, patent and kid tip, $1.75 Shoes, with heavy winter soles, sale price, per pair $1.24. 500 pairs Women's Up-to-Datc Monkey Skin Shoes, all styles of toes and tips, soft, EE jZ and glove fitting, regular price sale price, per pair, $2.19. 600 pairs Women's Elegant "Cliff Shoes, latest style toes and heels, in dongolai black vici and velour calf, the best known Shoe in the world at $2.00, sale price, per pair, $1.84. 800 pairs Women's odds and ends of all kinds of Shoes, ranging in price frbm $1.25 to $2.25, sale price, per pair, 95c, 300 pairs Women kangaroo, calf, button and lace, heavy winter Sole $3.50 and $3.00 Shoes, sale price, per pair $1.99. Child's Department 100 pairs Children's bos; calf, enamel, up-to-date, heavy winter sole $1.75 Shoes, sale price, per pair, 98c.

300 pairs Children's box calf, heavy winter sole 75c Lace Shoes, sale mice, per pair, 48c. liTurttts Dewey Is spending" this week In Ithaca. N. T. The new milk depot at this place Is completed and ready for business.

The lessee, H. Dolflnger, Is prepared to commence operational as soon as he is assure a or receiving; a sufficient quantity of milk to make It worth K. W. Fargo, who had the misfortune to break One of the -bones In his leg several weeks ago. although unable to bear weight on it.

Is able to be at his office and look after business matters. Ex-Sheriff Knapp of Skinner's Eddy wa here on Tuesday looking after business matters; Jesse P. Dix or Lake Carey, foreman for Frank W. Wheaton of Wilkes- Barre at the Highland stock farm, was here on Tuesday and reported that the thersnometer at that place registered 4 degrees below sero on Monday night. The pieetlngs whioh have been conducted by evangelist Belknap of Syracuse.

N.TT;, at the Church have been largely attended and muctwlnter-est was manifested. The meetings will probably close on Friday evening, Jan. is. About 100 tons of coal were distributed to the residents of this place on Mon-' day and Tuesday In small quantities. The newly elected cobnty officials were all In their respective offices on Tuesday and the business of the county has jssain resumed Its normal condi tion, llicr ait winning wcu in ineir new harness.

Jacob Kreskey showed no marked im provement on Tuesday, jamea Arm strong1 and Peter A. Miller passed a comfortable day and seem to be im provlnr. Mr. and Mrs. Napoleon D.

Jackspn from down Lagrange way were here yesterday. The following deaths have been re-! corded in the prothonotary's office for the year 1902 from Nicholson Borough: Jaatl, Clara Louise Tiffany, aged 22 yars; March 12, Lester Hinkley, 29 years: May Esther Wilcox, 15 years; July 15, William Shields, 22 years; Sept. 10. Margaret Lillian Hamer, months; -necrrETsiflaBacon, SO years. The births reported are; Jan.

8, Alfa Snyder; Jan. 24, Howard Squler; Feb. 27, Harriet Scott; March. Pearl and Verla Morgan: April 10,. Wallace F.

Warner; June 25, Margaret Lillian Har-ner; Nov. 4, baby Stephens; Nov. Margaret Louise Runell; Nov, 8, baby Knapp; Dec. 3, George Steele. The deethsr In Nicholson Township were: April Leslie Brennan, 15 months, and Arr.bra E.

Hinkley, 11 years; April IT, Marcy, 81 years; April 21, Charles Turner, 30 years; April 20, Elisabeth Be be, 63 years; -May 18, Mitchell P. Stark, 68 years; Sept. 1, Bridget Mc-Oloan. 78 years; Oct. 2, Kathertne Speh, 54 years; Oct.

14, Andrew Oscar Waterman, 3 years; Nov. 17, Daniel Decker, 82 years; Nov. 14, Ella Reynolds, 47 years; Dec. 10, Catherine Tralnor, 63 Hen's Department See our Bargain Table. Study the contents.

Get your size. Pull out your cash. The biggest bargains ever offered to wearers of Men's Shoes. 350 pairs Men's enamel, leather lined, $6.00 Shoes, no six pairs alike, all left over from ouf immense Christmas stock, sale price, per pair, $2.98. 300 pairs Men's heavy winter soles, water tight russet, box calf and oil grain long wearing $3.50 to $5.00 Shoes, sale price, per pair, $2.49.

600 pairs Men's odds and ends, heavy'sole winter $2.50 to $3.50 Shoes, in box calf, satin calf, calf enamel, sale price, per pair, $2.24. 175 pairs Men's satin calf, lace and congress, all style toes, $1.25 to $1.75 Shoes, sale price, per pair, 95c. Men's and Boys' Mining Boots and Shoes, the best in the city, at greatly reduced prices all during this great Fifteenth An 600 pairs Babies Up-to-Date Shoes, all styles, sale price, per pair, 24c. i Boys' and Youths' School Shoes, in endless variety of styles, all good, solid wearing Winter Shoes, at greatly reduced prices. 1,000 Umbrellas at sale price, 20 per cent less than regular prices.

5 20 per cent, reduction on Trunks, Dress Suit Cases and Valises all during the sale. jS Women's $1.24 Rubber Gloves, sale price, per pair, 98c. 5 Mackintoshes and Men's Rubber Coats at less than cost, in 5 order to close them out. i Vases given away. Every customer receives chacks with every purchase.

Save them andget aJiandsomeaseSmoking niversary bale. niiiiiimii iiiiiiiitiHHiiiiiiiiHiniiiuuii iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiinSiiiiiimiiiiHMi iiiiii imm GARINGER 'fi'Vears. The births were: 10, L.a Yern Stork; Jan. 29, Albert Bunnell; March 17, Ruth Beebe: March 24, Flor- Un lMh Uaam Tuna sold for cash. Our prices are WE WIN TRADE I upon; the broad principle that the advantages afforded you to-day will induce yon to come to-mor row.

Every article oi furniture' we offer for sale must bear the stamp of reliability. It must possess quality of the highest order and therefore when we quote a price ft means your money's worth--and sometimes more. We have the best Couch for $10.00 that you can find for the price. Better design; more springs, stronger construe- tion. Call and see it.

4 KASCHENBACH'S Furniture and Carpets, 253-259 South Main Street Slippers We have a well selected stock" of Slippers for men at 45c. to1 And for ladies, x'wk-J a AKin jt fur trimmed, at al5f ItSSk veryreasonable wi ivt-w n.rysYinc niifi: 111.3. 1 oy ml bet or riaque. WELLER BBEAX8 UP A FLAT. Fames Fill Theater, and Two of the Actresses Hay Die.

Chicago, Jan. 13. special to the Tribune from St Mary's, W. says: Nearly the entire gallery audience at the Auditorium theater as well as the members of tbe company on the stage were overcome by the fumes of natural gas during a performance. Two of the actresses are at the hotel with only slight chances of recovery.

Many of the spectators in the. balcony and gallery were overcome as they sat in their seats and had to be carried outside, where, however, they soon recovered. The theater is heated and lighted by natural gas, and an overflow of un consumed gas caused the trouble. BULTAI TOOK THE HOT. Hovel Move ay British) Ksakassr te Seeare a Csaceasloa.

Constantinople, Jan. 13. Tbe British embassy here has secured the issue of an imperial irade granting the Khedl-rial Navigation company of Alexandria, Egypt, the same privileges for its ships to go through the Dardanelles without stopping as enjoyed by other companies. The embassy had been agitating the question for years, with no result until It recently ordered the Kbedlvlal steamer El-Kahira to pass through the strait without stopping. This was accomplished without incident When the porte was notified of tbe embassy's action, an irade was promptly issued, just before tbe steamer's departure, granting tbe company the privilege required.

Jmry seoared Far Dlnferaw. KlYerhead, N. Jan. 13. The Jury for the trial of Louis A.

DIsbrow, indicted tor causing the death of Clarence Foster, was completed during the day, and the trial proceeded. We Give Trading Stamps For Cash fft3(LAt; THE BIG 8TORE, "Phittera of Pheet." SOUTH MAIN 8TREET. aggressive work Is being done in a number -or towns in our neignoornooo. The young men have no such advantages as those given by the Young Men's Christian Association. ine office of the anthracite region committee la located in the Y.

M. C. A. building at Wilkes-Barre. Mra Loren Dexter is ill.

Bertha Booth is looking after her household Howard Hildebrant. who has been visiting' at Dorranceton, has returned nome. The social held by the post in A. R. Hall on Saturday evening was large.

ly attended. Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Wilson liave moved to near Scranton, where the for mer has work in a coal woahery. I Mrs.

Alpha Cooke of Noxen has been SDendinsr a few davs here. Mrs. Robert Jackson, wno went to Arizona last fall, writes to friends here that-they are pleased with their new home. Her son is learning the printing business. She says there is plenty of work and wages are good.

Harlow Ahotwell has sold his house and lot in Noxen and will move to this A pmce on Apru ju PLAINS. The funeral of William, the 6-year-old son of Mr. and Samuel Wood ward, whose death occurred on Sat' nrday of pneumonia, took place yes terday afternoon at o'clock. Tht services were conducted by Rev. Charles H.

Sackett of the M. E. Church and were largely attended. The pall bearers were uncles of the deceased. There will be a meeting of the miners' examining board Of the Third district at John Connor's hall.

Miner's Mills on Saturday. Jan. 17. at I p. m.

Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Woodward wish to thank their many friends who so kindly sympathised with them In their bereavement through the loss of their little son. Miss Mary Hahn of Meshoppen Is spending a rew aays in town. Mrs.

B. E. James snd daughter of Montrose spent the latter part of last week here. The Chautauqua Circle of this We Give Trading: Stamps For Cash STEL rlace met at the home of Dr. Rogers at Kingston last Monday evening.

P. M. Ney announces himself a candidate for township, treasurer. RHONE. Mrs.

William Grady, was a Wilkes-Barre visitor on Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Gomer were "Wilkes-Barre visitors on Saturday. Air.

and Mrs. Charles Slckler or nan- over Green were visitors at Dr. and Mrs. Parke Slckler's on Sunday. David Noyle returned home, after spending a few days at Scranton.

Thomas Odgers was a visitor at Scranton on Saturday. Mrs. John Sweeney was a visitor at Wilkes-Barre recently. Mrs. Martin of Nantlooke was a visitor, at Mr, and Mrs.

Thomas Odger's on Cunday. Miss Katie Wommer la on the sick list. Desist Frost Cosmtess Itoayay. Vienna, Jan. 13.

Countess Lonyay, tbe former Crown Princess Stephanie of who, It baa been asserted In the newspapers here, has been deserted by her husband, Count Elemer Lonyay, has telegraphed to the Nuea Wiener Journal from Cap. Martin, near Mentone, France, as follows: "Stories untrue. Count here. Deny impertinent rumors." Womla Bxlead Prison Parol. Albany, N.

Jan. 13. The chairmen of the prisons committee in each house wfll present Immediately a bill on behalf of Superintendent Collins extending the application of the parole gyatem to all first term prisoners excepting life convicts. At present tbe application of the law Is limited to first term convicts; sentenced for five years or less. HO LIGHT FOR NORRBTOWH.

N'orrlitown, Pa, Jan, M. Owing to the scarcity of coal, to borough'electrio light plant bad to shut down last night, leaving tne' town in. darkness. iniiiHuiiiiiiHHniiiliiiHiinuiiii: THE BIQ STORE. "Phittere of Pheet," 5 SOUTH MAIN 8TREET.

MEN'S ENAMEL Box Calf and Viol Shoes at VM. Heavy extension soles. A lot of Lsdies' Ensmel snd Box Cslf Shoes, regular 13.00 snd S3.50 8hos for $1.89. Ws will allow 10 per cent, off on all our regular Enamel 8hos, including Walkover and Silt-Walk Burnaford. C.

S. TURNER COMPANY. Tea Importers and; Coffee Roasters 44 and" South Pennsylvania Avenue. HAZARD r.lTG. CO.

Maaafaeturtrs et Ilron and Steel Wire Rope. Insulated Electric Wires. Hard and Soft Drawn Copper Wire. ftflles nl wersa. WUkeBara.

Pa. Omce aa4 Warsreonia. Day sjtisst. New Isra CU 5 ASHLEY. The News man wants? totoow, why ''about half dosen" First wara Democrats do hot come forward and announce themselves canaiaaies ior cocnctl.

There are only "about a half dozen" Democrats in the ward, should they all announce themselves there would be no one leu 10 eiect them. John J. Gemmel will leave to-day for Cementon, where he has secured a good position with the cement manufacturing company of that place. Mr. Gemmel has filled a prominent position in public and private life in the borough, and his many friends regret his departure.

Mrs. S. K. Warner attended the funeral of Mrs. Trembath of Kingston yesterday.

Mrs. Sylvester Albert visited her daughter, Mrs. George Armitage of Plymouth, yesterday. Mrs. James1 Bennlnger of Scranton spent yesterday with relatives here.

William Auman Is again confined to his bed by an attack of illness. John Brunner its on tne sick list. Tha Interior of the Central Railroad depot Is undergoing a complete renovation. The office and waiting rooms hav been thoroughly cleaned and re painted and present a mucn improved appearance. Anthony Gorham had a narrow escane from serious Injury yesterday.

While passing pver the tracks of the C. R. R. of N. J.

be slipped and fell, and train No. 1, which was Just pulling Into the station, struck him and rolled him from the tracks. Tbe train had slowed down, so that he escaped with a few bruises. The caucus of the Second ward Re publicans will be held on Saturday evening, Jan. 17, In the borough building.

The Board of Health met last even ing, chairman D. Tiffany presiding. Other tnemhera Dresent were Dr. W. B.

Foes, R. P. Evans and- secretary Iago Jones. The secretary-reported four deaths In December, against five in movemoer ana lour ui incamiKr, 1101. The causes of death were Pneumonia.

apoplexy, conaump tlon, li sccldentfl 1. There were three cases of contagious diseases in December, against two In November and lour in uecemoer, lvvi. inere were no nuisances reported during the month. Under new business it was moved and carried that tbe secretary examine the vaccination register -of the borough schools and report on same at the next meeting. The secretary read a communication from the borough council approving Its report for the year 110, confirming the appointment of Dr.

Foes for five years as a member of the Board of Health, and appropriating $209 for the expenses of the board daring the rear, The board adjourned sine die and Dr. Foss was chosen temporary chairman. On motion of D. Tiffany -the appointment was made permanent. Mr.

Jones was re-elected secretary, i The following sanitary committee was ap pointed: R. P. Evans; D. C. Tiffany and.

Michael Horn. 'The board then adjourned. The number of deaths in the borough in 190S was 51 against In 1901, or 10 4-S per thousand, against 11B-S for the year previous. There were ti 'cases of contagious diseases. against 19 in 1901, three of which craved fatal.

The number of nulsanees reported was 60, snd the number abated 59. The amount expended for the year was $197.93, leaving a balance of $3.07 in the treasury. There wlir me a cottage- prayer meeting this evening at the heme, of The anthracite region committee of the State Toung Men's Christian As sociation has, tnrougn-tne neia secretaries and other agents, from time to time, visited this place in the past fonr years, with the object In view of organising here. For many years tbe question trf organising and maintaining associations in small towns has been the greet problem' of the State committee, This problem, like all others to the American people" when the demand comes for its solution, has been solved. Our town cannot afford to be without the blessings and social, mental snd physical Improvements that follow in tbe wake of a T.

M. C. A. movement. An Interesting and 18, Stark Riser; July 3, Lena P.

Camp; June 27, Harry E. Lee; July 11, Harry Tewksbury; Aug. 8, Cllntorf Oakley; Sept 17. Myrtle Sherwood; Oct. 4, Margaret Pickering; Dec: baby Squler (male); Dec.

20, baby Shupp (male); IW hflbv Bauler (female). Sheriff E. S. Hinds will hold his maiden sheriff's sales on Friday, Jan. 16.

Prothonotary Frank Major has yet to face the blushing applicants for a marriage license, while Register and Recorder D. O. Decker has had some experience In all the branches of his official duties. 'County Commissioners Roselle and Detrlck, with their experienced clerk, Fran s. Harding, sre keeping their work well in -hand.

Edward W. Farrer Is the. only Democrat In the happy family of county officials that Has offices at the court house. Tbe Infant son of Mr. and Mrs.

John Hopkins died on Monday morning. The funeral will be held this John R'. Williams, machinist for the D. A H. Coal fU from a scaffold on and bruised Ms collar bone.

Walter Lavelle, who has been in Cleve-. nnd. has returned home and taken a po- sitlon at Kesney'a livery. Eggs It's nearly Impossible for a worn to buy a dosen of eggs at the gro- ry unless she asks: "Are tney tressy And the grocer Invariable says: "Yes." We stored looe dosen of carefully selected eggs in the city cold storage plant and have been selling them at tht same price almost that a sratelul would cost at wholesale. These egrs are not gusran- teed fresh, but we do guarantee them to fee just as fresh a those your grocer is selling at a ana zsc uur price no.

AAv. BWORD'U. James Phillips has been confined to tbe house with muscular rheumatism. James P. Phillips, has recovered from an attack of diphtheria and he wishes to-thank his Sunday school class for thk handsome flowers sent htm.

Miss Bertha Clark entertained tbe senior class of Parsons high school at hsr home on Monday evening. Greenwood. i Messrs. Howells ft Ddgart of Hudson, who have been doing some contract work In West Virginia, where H4 W. Rawson ia tnployed as mining engineer) have re-iurned horn and visited at the home of Mr.

and Mrs. Bawson on John Watkins, is abls to get about by the use of cru tenet. A week' of prayer will be observed In the Presbyterian Mission Church. The meetings will be In charge of Jtev. Mr, Young: of MoobIc.

J. Davis eEdsrardsvliie Is yislt- Ing at tns nome ox ner son, vavia What Shall We Have for Dessert? Thi onestion arises "in the family every day. Let us answer it to-day. Try Ta delicious and healthful dessert. rared in two minutes, tio boiunjr 1 00 bakinr! add boilinjr water and sec to cooL Flavors: Lemon, Orange, Rasp.

berry and Get a package at your grocers lo-cay. 10 eta. nn Pre- NOW IS THE TIME You need Stoves to economize your fueL Peninsular. BlacK Diamond, DeecHwood, Den Hur and Lillian Ranges and Heaters Give Best at Least Cost. -We have Stoves in all styles, at prices ranging from.

$3.00 to $5acxx I 'Good Oil Heaters Miller Oil-Heater I5.50 and $7.00. J- A big lot of Stove Repairs always on hand. DONT FORGET THE STAMPS. White Hardware Gompany, 84 East Market St Opposite Lehigh Valley Depo..

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