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I ltjr -' B THE SCRANTON TRIBUNJU-SATURDAY, JANUARY 7, 1899. HAPPENINGS OF NORTH SCRANTON OLDEST HOUSE IN PROVIDENCE TORN DOWN. Fair mid Festlvnl to Be Conducted by tho First Welsh Baptist Church, Tho Meetings at tho Presbyterian Church to Bo Continued Next Week. John Hobbs nnd Mrs. Jennio Mrul dox, of Cannonsvillo, New York. Quiotljr Married Hero -Notes of a Porsonal Nature. "Tho oldest 1iouhi In I'rovldonce Is now anions tin tilings "f the jmst," frnyn the Provliliwo ItpgltUer. The old hulldlnpr which linn Htood In front of the nrniory for a number of yenrs, uiul which wn one of tho oldest buildings in tho city, nt one thno uhim! by Uncle Jako Bloom nn a temperance house, wis torn down during the pnHt week, A larse force of men are at work re moving the dirt and old lumber, and In a short time oik; of the prettiest buildings in the city will occupy the place vacated by the old house. "Major J. H. Klsli, superintendent of the Providence as and Water company, lias for a long time seen the need of n new business block In Providence anil has concluded to build jttFt such a one. The building will be of Mone, brick and Iron, nnd will be well and handsomely built. It will occupy the entire frontase on North Main avenue nnd will extend to the stone armory building. It will bo three stories high." CO JUNO FAIR The First "Welsh Uaptlst church, on "Wayne avenue, will next week hold one of the largest fairs and festivals over held in tills iart of the city. It will bo at Company H armory, Thurs day and Friday evenings. The armory for the occasion will Ik elaborately decorated and the pretty booths erect ed well stocked with magnificent quilts, comforts, toilet sets, cushions and va lious fancy aiUeles, under the care of the Aid society. Tho supper will be substantial in every particular and served in good style. A valuable door prize will be a feature each evening, nnd chances giv en to every one enterlngtho hall of getting it. Alderman Ij. Is. P.oberts is chairman of the committee. REMOIOUS ITI3MS. The meetings at the Main Avenue rresbytorlan church were well attend ed during the week. It has been de elded to hold them throughout next week, nnd on Tuesday evening a men's Forvlco will be conducted by Oeorge G. Mnhy, of the Young Men's Chris tian association, of the central city. This afternoon at ' o'clock the man itgors of the Young Women's Christian association will meet the ladles of the North Knd In the Presbyterian church, to consider the opening of n. branch of the association here. The pulpit of the First Welsh Bap tist church of Wayne avenue will he occupied tomorrow by the pastor, Ilov. W. F. Davis, at both sessions. Hlblc 1 -j Cures a cough or cold tu oue day I It in the Cough Syrup Ste? without fail I Doctors recommend It. I'ricesic Ft i a Our January Inventory finds us with too many Blank ets in certain numbers, and there is but one remedy that we know of to reduce the stock to what we con sider proper proportions, that is to make A Heavy Price Sacrifice For a few days. That is precisely what we have done. The reductions are now in effect and will continue for one week only, from Thursday, January 5. In several instances the figures quoted are far below those asked by the manufacturers. Opportunities Like This Do not occur very often. Moral Take advantage of it when it comes your way. Cotton Blankets White Cotton Blankets, lull size, good weight, worth 50c a i pair. Reduction Sale Price o J C White Cotton Blanket, extra large, good weight, fancy borders, cheap at 75c a pair. Re- s duction Sale Price QC 125 pairs 10-4 Colored Blankets, a good one that sold readily at 75 cents a pair. Reduction Sale Price 55C 55 pairs extra heavy and large size Colored Cotton Blankets, worth $1.00. Reduction , Sale Price 75C Colored Wool Blankets Fifty pairs 10-4 pure wool Col ored Blankets, large and weighty, worth $3.70 a pair. Re- , ' duction Sale Price 2t,y3 45 pairs all-wool Colored Blank ets, full 10-4 size and value for at least $3.00. Reduction Sale Price 2i,JLo 65 pairs 10-4 pure wool Scarlet Blankets, very solt and heavy, cheap at $3.75. Reduc- . tion Sale Price O.ZiO Many Specials in Fine Quilts and Comforts will also be offered during this sale. lobe Warehouse ji Z& "Si 5gg3ggggg school at 2 p. in., superintendent, W. T. Thomas. Ilov. W. O. Watklns will preach from tho following texts tomorrow: "What Can I Do for Jesus, "What Shall I Do with Jesus," at the North Main Ave nue Baptist church. Tho Foreign Missionary society of tho Presbyterian church held a very Interesting meeting yesterday after noon at the homo of Jlr. nnd Mrs. J. D. Von Storch, of North Mnln avenue. The Welsh Congregational church, of Market street, will hold tho week of prayer next week. OFFICRUS INSTALLED. Tho recently elected officers of Provi dence Castle. No. 43, Ancient Order Knights of the Mystic Chain, were In stalled Thursday ovcnlng by District Deputy W. J. Evans, as follows: S. K. ('.. John Igler; H. V. C, Daniel Carter; marshal!, Alfred Hartshorn; chaplain, Itenry Morgan. The report of the secretary proved to bo an interest Ins one and shows that the sum of $:'.00 was paid out for bene fits during the past six months. The roll shows 122 members In good stand ing. Cash vnlue of castle. $1,12C."7. To tal value of castle, $t,136..7. After the installation those present enjoyed n smoker, and ltrothers Mlddleton, Mor gans and otheis gave pleasing vocal selections. TOLD IN A FKW LINKS. John Hoblw and Mrs. Jennie .Mnddor. of Cannonavllle, N. Y.. came to this city Dee. 28, to visit Mr. und Mrs. J. P. Alvord, of Main avenue. White here they were quietly married by the Ilov. Oeorge 11. Guild at the home of Mr. Alvord. They have leturnod to Can nonsvllle, wlu-re they expect to reside. Colonel T. D. Lewis council, Junior Order United tnerlcnti Mcc.liunlcs.held their installation and smoker last even ing. A party of our young people enjoyed a sleigh ride to Dalton on Wednesday evening. Tlio pupils of St. Mary's oendemy will bold an entertainment on Monday evening. The young infant of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Mason, of Edna avenue, was bur led yesterday. The service was con ducted by the Itev. Oeorge K. Guild, and interment was made in the Dun more cemetery. PKP.SONAL NOTES. Mrs. W. H. Christinas, of Market street, has returned from Philadelphia, where she has been attending a brother confined In the hospital. Miss Metu Osterhout Is visiting friends In Philadelphia. Mlw May Oakley will leave next week for an extended trip through the western states, spending the most of her time In San Francisco. Miss Mary I'. Davis, of Summit ave nue, returned Thursday morning to Hucknell university to resume her studies. Last evening the Hev. D. S. Thomas, M. A., of Penbro, Webster county. Wes't Virginia, arrived at the homo of Ilev. N. F. Davis, of Summit' avenue. Mr. Thomas will preach tomorrow nt the "Welsh Hapttst church, Hyde Park. . E. Klngsley. of the West Ridge Coal company.spent yesterday in Haw ley. Miss Margaret Morlais Davis, daugh ter of the well-known tenor nnd leader, Gwillym Morlais, won tho soprano solo at the eisteddfod at Nantlcoke last Monday. Mrs. W. H. Sadler, of North Main avenue, who has been very ill, Is much improved. White Wool Blankets . y pairs 10-4 White All Wool Blankets, a well known $3.75 lead ing quality. Reduction SalePrice 3.25 125 pairs white pure wool Cali fornia Blankets, fancy borders, etc., usual S4.00 quality. Re- duction Sale Price 3.25 38 pairs 1 1-4 white all wool Blankets that you could not other wise duplicate under 5. Reduction Sale Price .... 3.95 25 pairs 1 1-4 extra fine Wool Blankets, beautiful borders and cap ital weight.cheap at $5.50. . Reduction Sale price 4. 50 40 pairs of lovely White Vool Blankets, our famous $7 kind that have been so much ad mired. Reduction Sale . Price 5.50 76 pairs high grade 11-4 White Wool Blankets, handsome borders and superb quality, usu ally $5.00. Reduction SalePrice 0.75 EVENTS OF DAY IN WEST SCRANTON REPUBLICAN LEAGUE IS TO CONDUCT A RECEPTION. It Will Bo in Honor of Hon. John It. Fnrr's Election to the Speakership of tho Houso of Representatives. Annlvorsary of tho Wedding of Mr. nnd Mrs. Richard Davis. Funeral of William Kendal from His Late Ilesidenco on Sherman Avenuo. The Republican league held n special meeting at their rooms on South Mnln avenue last evening. Notwithstanding tho inclement weather, there was a large attendance of the members. President William V. Orimths occupied tho chair; C. E. Daniels was secretary. It was unnnlmously decided to tender a reception to Hon, John P. Farr In honor of his election to the speaker ship of the house of representatives. William V. Grllllths, Charles K. Dan iels nnd W. Ii, Campion were appointed a committee to arrange for the affair. It was decided to Invite the members of the West Side Republican club to be present on that evening. Tho re ception will be followed by a smoker. Mr. Farr Is an old member of tho Re publican league. Mr. Farr will leavo Monday for Harrlsburg and return In time for tho reception Tuesday even ing. WEDDING ANNIVERSARY. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Davis cele brated the fifteenth anniversary of their marriage at their home on North Main avenue by a family reunion Thursday evening. The house was prettily dec orated for the occasion. The evening was spent in various social diversions. Prof. Johnson, the blind pianist, sang several soncs and also played several selections on the piano. Solos were given by several of the guests. Tho merriment reigned supreme until a late hour, when a dinner was served, after which the guesto departed, wishing Mr. and Mra Davis many more happy anniversaries. Tho presents received by tho couple were numerous and costly. Those who enjoyed the occasion were Mr. and Mrs. Lot Ludwlg and family, Mr. and Mrs.Wllllam Ludwlg and fam ily. Mr. and Mrs. William Parry, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas II. Allen and son, Ezra, Mrs. John S. Evans and son, Robert, Mr. nnd Mm Walter Evans. Mr. and Mrs. David Evans, Mrs. Ed ward Farr and sons, Gomer and Eddie, and family, Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Atkin son, Mr. and Mrs. Fife, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Kenyon and family, of Wester ly, It. I.; Mrs. Ixit Ludwlg, Misses Margaret Ludwlg, Elizabeth Coons, Anna and Elizabeth Davis, Dluncho Evans, Franco? Crawford, Gertrude Ludwig, Gertrude Evans, Messrs. Jo seph Connolly, of Carbondale; David Ludwlg, Llewellyn Evans, Walter Evans and Pert Crawford. ST. DAVID'S CHURCH NOTES. Last Monday evening u committee was appointed from tho vestry and congregation of St. David's church. con sisting of Charles Fraser, Joseph Hop kins, David Evans, John Marchant, Thomas Williams and Daniel Elslnger, for the purpose of devising meann of Improving the nuances of the parish. This committee met on Tuesday even ing and perfected Its organization by electing Charles Fraser chairman, and Thomas Williams secretary. A boys' chapter, under direction of Thomas Williams, drill master, and Rrother James, was organized on Mon day last. The purpose of this chapter Is to organize for temperance work. There will lie. In addition to drills, also several games supplied for use of thesa boys. Efforts will be made to give the boys as much amusement, as well as profitable enjoyment, as possible in connection with the church. Mis. Charlotte Pousall, who was bur led on Thursday from the church, has bequeathed by will live hundred ollars to the church. J. W. Bunnell, who has solved for some yenrs elllclently In the capacity of vestryman, resigned on Monday last, owing to uiu.crtutt.ty as to future movements, since his determination to go out of business. FUNERAL OF WILLIAM KENDALL Tho funeral of the late William Ken dall took place from tho residence on Sherman avenue, yesterday afternoon. Services wero held at St. David's Epis copal church, the pastor, Rev. E, J. McIIenry, officiating. He paid a trib ute to tho sterling worth of the de ceased. interment was made In Washburn street cemetery. The pallbearers were selected from the Hampton Mine Acci dental fund. ALUMNI MEETING. A meeting of tho Alumni Athletic as sociation was held at tho home of Bert Baldwin, on Jackson street, last even ing. President George Daniels occu pied tho chair. George Harrington was appointed manager of tho hockey team and Eugene Tropp captain. A short literary programme was ren dered. Three-minute speeches werei given and the question box opened. At the next meeting a general discussion on the Nicaragua canal will bo held. KINDERGARTEN TO RE-OPEN. The Mt. Pleasant kindergarten will bei re-opened In Beer's hall, on North Main avenue, Monday morning. It will bo in charge of the capablo young lady who conducted the same last year, Miss Margaret Glbbs, of South Main avenue. She will be assisted by Miss May Fisher, of North Lincoln avenue. Tho kindergarten last year was at tended by about fifty children, but this year will, no doubt, surpass 10 as tho above young ladles are lovers of the children. EAGLE COMPANY'S OFFICERS. The Eaglo Hose company elected tho following officers for the fnsulng term on Thursday evening: John P. Mur ray, president; Miles Clark, vice presi dent; James J. O'Malley, secretary; John McDonald, treasurer; foreman, Senator J. C. Vaughan; assistant fore man, M. F. Gerrlty; second assistant, John F. White; plpeman, Michael Doyle; assistant. plpemen, Martin Kel ly, John Brogan and James Doyle; axe man, John Cawley; trustees, M, F. Ruane, John White, John Cawley, A SENSIBLE MAN Would UB8 Kemp's Balsam for tho Throat and LuiiRS. It Is curing mora cases of Coughs, Colds, Asthma, Bronchitis, Croup and all Throat and Lung Troubles, than any other medicine. The proprietor has nuthorlzed uny druggist to give you a Samplo Bottle Free to convince you of the merit nf tlil rr romed--. .Vlro 25e, KIDNEYS Healthy Kidney, fitter Impurities from the blood nil keep It red nd pure. Sick kidney.! don't IIOSTBTTCR'S UlTThKSitlm. ulatea the kid' neya to the proper perform. nee ol their duties, and thus makes the blood pure. H fclffERS Frank Needham, William Crogan; per manent man, M. F. Ruan. For district chief, J. J. O'Malley was recommended, nnd Charles O'Boylo and .T. J. O'Mnlley were chosen dele gates to tho meeting of tho relief as sociation. John M. Casey wan elected delegates to tho next state convention. PERSONAL MENTION. Mr. Enoch Harris Is seriously 111 at his residence on South Main avenue. Mrs. Catharine Swam, of Tenth street, is visiting friends In Blooms burg. Esdrusi Howell, of Washburn street, Is recovering from an illness. Mrs. Jacob Pfelffer, of Oxford street, is seriously III. Robert Keynon and family, of West erly, It. I., are the guesta of relatives on this side. Mr. Frank Shedd, of South Sumner avenue, resumed his duties at Duryoa yesterday, having recovered from on Illness. Paul Cassldy, of Wllkes-Barre, was a recent visitor In town. Miss Rachel Jones, of Iowa, is tho guest at the home of Rev. D. P. Jones, on Lincoln avenue. Mr. John Roberts, of Morgan Thom as' store, on Jackson street, Is recover ing from an illness. Rev. William Brooker, of Woodsford, Ohio, formerly pastor of the Chestnut Street Presbyterian church, Is the guest of relatives on this side. Mrs. William Vetter, of North Gar field avenue. Is on the sick list. Constable Timothy Jones, of the Fifth Vard, Is on the sick list. Mr. und Mrs. Sanford Dunn, of New Jersey, have returned from a visit with friends in town. Mr. und Mrs. David J. Reese, of La fayette street, are ill with the grip. Mr. W. T. Lewis, of Eynon street, lias been appointed third permanent man of the Columbia Chemlcnl com pany, as driver of the hose cart. Tho selection Is an excellent one, as Mr. Lewis Is very popular. MINOR NEWS NOTES. At tho meeting at the Simpson Methodist Episcopal church last eve ning a general discussion on "Homo and School" was hela. There was u largo attendance. A 2-year-old child of Mr. Evans, corner Filmoro avenuo and Price street, died yesterday afternoon. St. Paul's Pioneer corys drilled In St. David's hall last evening. The Rough Riders' Male Voice party will meet In the basement of the First Welsh Congregational church, on South Main avenue, this evening at S o'clock sharp. St. Paul's Pioneer corps will elect officers for the ensuing term tomorrow afternoon at Masonic hall. In yesterday's issue it was stated thut T. B. Price was elected financial secretary of the West Side Republican club. It should have read F. B. Reese. Mr. William Giles, of Eynon street, and Miss Amy Maud Davis, of Bellc vuo street, were quietly married at the Calvary Baptist church, Taylor, by Rev. II. H. Harris on Thursday eve ning. They will reside with Mr. Giles' parents, on Eynon street, Mr. and Mrs. John Barrett, of Bloom street, have a new boy. DUNMORE. Coroner Roberts held an autopsy up on the remains of Patrick Grady, who was found dead Thursday morning at his home on East Drinker street, in the morgue room of Funeral Director F. P. Letchworth, on Chestnut street, at one o'clock yesterday, niu. arrived at the conclusion that Grady came to his death between the 1st and 2nd of Jan uary, 1S09, caused by bypetrophy of tho heart. The jury empanelled con sisted of Messrs. Patrick Grady, Pat rick McC'ormack, Hugh Moon, T. E. Poland, Patrick Walsh and Dennles Derrlg. Following the autopsy the re mains were borne to St. Mary's ceme tery, where interment was made. Only a small number of the most intimate friends and representatives were pre sent. Thers Is great talk about placing a Prohibition ticket m the field for tho borough election next month. The following olllcers were elected to servo for a term of ono year at the regular meeting of the Neptune tiro company held laet night in their rooms: President, W. S. Poiter; vice-president, Charles Harper; corresponding secretary, H. B. Cole; financial secre tary, Harry Angwin; treasurer, E. E. Setzer; trustee for three years, E. E. Hwartz; foreman, Dave Parfrey; first usslstant foreman, Joeh Wnrfel: sec ond assistant foreman, E. J. Mllner; plpemen, Lute Wert, William La France, George Russell and Thomas Webber; engineers, .. S. Potter and James Foster; axemen, William Coul ter and George Tudge; driver, Gcorgo Seose. Borough Treasurer Lous Engle will not pay the school teachers until one week todav. Car No. 307 delayed traffic on the Laurel Hill line at tho "Corners" yes terday for a time by one of tho springs on the large elght-wheeler being brok en. A. S. Smith, of State Hospital, Blng hamton, N. Y is spending a few days with friends in town. Miss S. Price, of North Blakcly street, Is tho guest of her parents In Plttston. Robert McLaughlin, of Harper street, is qulto 111 at his home. There will bo an important meeting of the Whig Political club in their rooms this evening at 8 o'clock. All members are requested to bo present. Miss I. Pederlck, of Adams avenue, was tendered a party at the' home of Mrs. Benjamin on Thursday evening in honor of her nineteenth birthday. Games of various kinds were indulged In to pass the evening away. Sho was tho recipient of a valuable stick pin, the gift of her parents. Mrs. Thomas Buschnell, of Jefferson avenue, Is confined to her home with tho grip. i Revised to 3uit, Miss La Fitte Mr. Spooner is a model husband. De Wltte-Yes; they say ho treats his wife us if ho wero u candidate for elec tion and alia worn a voter. Puck. GATHERED IN SOUTH SCRANTON TRIBUNE BANNER PRESENTED TO CENTURY COMPANY. Captain James O'Hora, Commander of tho Military Division of tho Company, Recoivod It nnd Then Turned It Over to Emil Bonn President of tho Company Funeral of Adam Fruoohtol, Sr., from the Family Residence on Willow Stroot Briof Items of News. The regular meeting held lant night of tho Century Hose company was un questionably the largest attended, most Interesting and Important since the or ganization of the company, twelve years ago. A specially Interesting fea ture wus the presentation of tho prize banner given by The Tribune, and awarded to the Century company by a board of competent military men, comprised of Major W. S. Millar. Cap tains W. A. May and Fremont Stokes. As Is well remembered, tho victorious company won the prize for their excel lent cadence, appearance and truo mili tary bearing. John J. Gordon, a member of the company, acting for The Tribune.made the speech of presentation, be directing his remarks to Captain James O'Hora, commander of the military portion of the company, which auxiliary captured the honor at the last parade and In spection of the city's gallant lire de partment. On behalf of the donors of tho banner, the captain and his able command wore congratulated, and par ticularly from tho fact that a body of the judges above noted awarded the prize to the company, which, however, goes undisputed as a just decision. Captain O'Hora, in his address of ac ceptance, commented upon the publlc splrltedness of the donors of the ban ner. In his estimate the thoughtful ncss of those interested In arranging for the prize did nn Inestimable good in furthering the progress of the lire department. Captain O'Hora closed his excellent address by making a motion that The Tribune and the Judges of the competition he publicly thanked for their acts. Needless to say, the motion was passed unanimously. Presi dent Emll Bonn received from the company's commander the banner, with a neat speech. Revived with a vim at the session was the project for a new and permanent home for the company. Some months ago a movement was well under wuy to form a stock company for the purpose of raising sufficient money to purchase a site and erect a building: to be used for the hose com pany and police station. The Idea In volved was to put up the building and the rental for the hose house nnd police station, $50 a month, would be considered a fitting Investment, until such time as the city would appreciate the opportunity of purchasing the property. Circumstances arose that necessitat ed the abandonment of the scheme, and It has been practically dead until last night. S. S. Spruks called atten tion to the fact that at present was the opportune time to renew the move ment for new and fitting quarters for the company. A ommltteo which com prises tho olllcers of tho company and Chief Hlckey was appointed to secure options on available sites In the vicin ity of the present home, and report their doings In that line at tho next meeting. Select Councilman Frable. who Is a member of tho committee, Is sanguine that the estimates commit tee of councils will give merited rec ognition to tho demands of the com pany. FUNERAL OF ADAM FREUOHTEL. From the family residence, 30." Wil low street, tho funeral of Adam Frur eli te!, sr.. took place yesterday after noon. For hours previous to the time set for the obsequies, the immediate neighborhood of tho house was filled with life-long friends and acquaint ances of the deceased, who will revere his memory for his noble traltis of char acter, and his sterling manhood. The remains rexsed In a handsome black casket In the front parlor of tho home stead, surrounded by many floral tri butes. Services were held at the house and tho Hickory Street Presbyterian church, Rev. W. A. Nordt, pastor of that congregation, olllclatlng. At Mr. Fruechtel's late homo the services con sisted of a fervent prayer and singing by a quartette. At the church Rev. Mr. Nordt pro nounced nn eloquent eulogy, paying a fitting tribute to the spotless HfJ of his departed friend. At the close of tho services the remains were botno to the Plttston avenue cemetery and interred in the family plot. The pall bearers were: John and George Rjdcr, Conrad Fruehan and John Kellar. Pet er Sillier and Henry Schull were the flower-bearers. NUBS OF NEWS. At. St. John's church fair last night was ono of tho most Interesting and enjoyable since the successful under taking was oiMsned to the public. The night was set a cart to the order of Young Men's Institute, and specially to Columbus council, 179, of this side. Professor Robert Bauer and Ills unri valled band wero present. The music ians beyond measure delighted the vast gathering, a repetition being given of the brilliant concert of the band at the Lyceum theater Dec. 8 last. St. Aloyslus T. A. and B. society, of the Twentieth ward, met in regular ses sion at Pharmacy ball Thursday nlsht. William Daniels, Frank Brady, Thom as Needham, Patrick Boland and Jumes Rohan were chosen delegates to repre sent the society tomorrow at the quar terly convention of the Second district of tho Scranton Diocesan union, held at St. John's ball, on Capouso avenue, Pine Brook. The committee of man agement of tho approaching ball of tho society to be held at tho armory on Adams avenue, Jan. 18, reported that every detail Involved was attended to, The gospel meeting Sunday at tho South Side Y. W. C. A., 1021 Cedar avenue, at 3.4G o'clock will be address ed by Miss Betrtha Macurdy, formerly the general secretary of the Central Y. W. C. A but now of Bceton. Miss Macurdy Is visiting In the city and kindly consented to lead the meeting. She Is known to many on this side, who will bo glad to hear her again. As she is a most Interesting speoker, it It) hoped that there will be a large attendance Sunday. All women and girls are Invlteu. There will bo special music. Tho week of prayer services at tho Hickory street Presbyterian church ended last night. The largo edifice was thronged by the members of the con gregation. Rev. idr. Nordt, the pastoi delivered the sermon. The Innumerable trlends of Dr. Kolb and Jacob Kaestner will he delighted The Fashion SURPRISE SALE NO. 3 Consists of Men's Silk Neckwear At 23 c eac"1 Puffs, Bows, Four-in-Hands and Tecks Value 35 Cents. 308 Lackawanna Avenue AMUSEMENTS. T YCEUM THEATRE, HUIS & UURaUNDER. Losees. II. R. LONU. Manager. Tor One Nlffht Beginning With AUtlnee Saturday, January 7th. 1899 ThogreatNew York success directly fo-l lowing Its nm of 0t! nights at the 11th Street Theater, N. Y., under tho direc tion of air. J. W RopriKiuest. MISS ALICE IVES nnd MR. JEROaiE EDDY'S Picturesque New England Play, "IV, ILLAGt 'ostnaster; Full of human nature and heart Inter est. "A piny like "BLUE JEANS" and THE OLD HOaiESTEAD."-N. Y. Sun. "New York has never seen ,u better drama of rural life." Herald. "It Is a better play than "THE Of.D HOMESTEAD" or "Tho County Fair." Mall and Express, PHICES-25C., EOc., 75c, $1.00. to learn that they are recovering from their Injuries. Mr. Kaestner, whoso condition Is the more critical. i getting along nicely. Dr. Webb, bis physician Is quite positive that his recovery to complete health is assured. Jlrs. Fred Welchel, of Cedar ave nue, gave a uanclng party at her home last night In honor 01 the thirty-sixth anniversary of her birth. It was at tended by a coterie of her most In timate friends, who spent a most en joyable evening. Mrs. Welchel was handsomely remembered by her guests, eeveral valuable gifts being presented to her. GREEN EIDQE. Rev. I. J. Lansing has returned from a visit among Elmlra friends. The ailsses Geraldlno and Minnie Swartz. of Elmira, N. Y., who have been visiting Miss Grace Lutz, of Mar lon street, have returned home. Jay Ross, of Marlon street, has re covered from his recent Illness. The Green Ridge Industrial school re-opened Thursday In the Library building. This school has been run by tho ladles of this section for several years and many girls have been prof ited by it. There is now a demand for several nioro teachers to instruct In needlework. The Women's Christian Temperance union hold a well-attended meeting on Thursday at which general topics of the society were discussed. The soci ety Is rapidly growing and great Inter est Is taken In the work. The Young Men's union of the Pres byterian church held a business meet ing Tuesday evening to decide on work for the coming year. Many topics were discussed, but nothing definite was de cided on. A meeting will be held In the near future to plan a course of en tertainments. Professor James Hawker, of No. 27 school, will give an illustrated lecture aided by a stereoptlcon, in the library, on the ovcnlng of Jan. 1G. This lec ture is on "The Late War in Cuba" and Is one of Professor Hawker's best. No admission will bo charged. A sil ver offering will bo taken to buy books for the library. The local horsemen were again speeding their horses over the now fall of snow, on upper Washington avenue, yesterday. Druggist W. R. Manners, of Green Ridge street, has made some fine im provements In bis store. He contem plates having a new front built on his store. airs. E. Hartzell, of Breaker street, is recovering from an attack of grip. Rev. Bird will conduct Sunday school In Morel's hall on Breaker street, com mencing tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock. Itev. C. O. Bronson, known as the weeping evangelist, will conduct ser vices In the Primitive Methodist church on Market street, commencing Sunday evening. James Black, aged S2 years, tiled at the residence of his eon, John S. Black, on Green Ridge street, Wednesday. The funeral was held at the house yes terday. Interment In the Forest Hill cemetery. It being Impossible to see personally all the many kind friends who assisted in winning tho new piano for No. 1 school, therefore In behalf of the citi zens of Green Itldgo and the patrons of tho school we take this means of con veying to them our sincere thanks. The Instrument Is an excellent one, both In stylo of case and tone, and reflects much credit on tho enterprising firm of Perry Bros., who Instituted the contest. It Is a source of much pleasure and education to the school now, and wo have no doubt It will bo to the teach ers and children who shall attend this school In future years. Wo cordially Invite all our friends to visit the school. Very respectfully yours, II. L. Burdlclr, Principal No. 28 school. B. T. Jayno. Controller Thirteenth ward. AT MANNKKS' 1'IIARMAOY. 920 Green Klilso Street, You can get tho host hot soda served In tho city. Our Cod Liver Oil with Hypo, phosphites reKUlur dollar size for Me, can not bu equaleU for coughs and colds. J ,1 20 dozcu AMUSEMENTS. ACADEMY OF MUSIC, HURUUNDP.R & RGIS. Leissei. II. R. I.ONO, Manager. - Balance of Week Waite's Stock Co Evening Prices 10, 20, 30 cents. Matinee Prices 10 cents. ' coffiS, Hon. Jan. 9th. The Great Comedy Drama. Lost In New York Funnier tlinn uny farce comedy. More dramatic tlinu any mclo-drnmn Powerful company, elaborate scenery. Evening Prices 15c, 25c, 35c,' 50c Matinee Prices 15c, 25c. NEW YORK HOTELS. 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