The state journal., 1884-05-24
Wilkes-Barre.
WILKEL-BARRE, May %.

JOURNAL.
A notable lady in the person of
Mrs. Mary Mann, formerly of this
city, and now of Elmira, N. Y, who
has been visiting briefly her relatives
and friende here, after several years
absence, will return home tomorrow
friday,
Prayer meeting was held in the
Church of the Covenant on Sunday
evening last. Much interest was
manifested.
Mrs. S. Sydnor, of Philadelphia, is
visiting her sister, Mrs. VIM. Bur,
rows, in this place.
Rev. D. L. Washington, pastor of
the A. M. E. Zion Church, has col
Iected $4,000 thus far Ca the con-
struction Of their new church.
Look out for surprise in social
circles. Cupids darts have again
struck some one. Guess who.
Quarterly services were held in the
A. M, E. Zion Church. Northampton
street, on Sunday at P. M. Rev.
Mr.. Seaman, Of Pittston, preached
from the text as recorded in Isaiah,
4th chapter and 1st verse, based upon
the words, "And in that day seven
women shall take hold of one man,
saying we will eat our own bread and
wear our own apparel, only let us be
called by thy name to take away our
reproach."
z. B. Scott who has been employed
at the restaurant of j. r. Kennedy
for some time, took his departure
last Monday for Philadelphia
Miss M. Ellen Taylor, of whom we
mentioned in our last communication
as being i'll, is We are gratifed to
state, convaloscing.
We noticed in the Williamsport
items of last week that Moses Butler,
of that city, has recently enlisted
uuder the banner of hymen. Mr. B.
is we'll and favorably known to many
residents here, who wish him success
in his new departure.
Bennett Powell, who recently
moved to this city from Hamilton,
Canada, has purchased lot and is
erecting a fine domicile thereon. Mr..
p. is plasterer by trade, an upright
energetic man, and his endeavor to
secure for himself and family home,
is an example in which more of our
people should be engaged.
The writer who had one of his eyes
seriously injured while working at the
shop of the Dickson manufacturing
company, in this ely, on March 9th,
had an operation performed thereon
on the 18th inst. The eye bids fair
for recovery.
The Committee of One Hundred,
composing our laymen and clergy
men, are making matters interesting
for those who persist in dealing out
the exhilarating beverage on Sundays.
This organization is made up of men
of will and energy, and not of any
particular race, sect or creed, and
although young, we believe has been
instrumental in much good. Labor
is the only means of success, and
while the committee is earnestly bat
Ting for the right, let those who
would see the ruin rum brings to
their door turn with utter adherence
to the cup that depraves, and literally
aid in Graduating this evil, is our sin
cere wish.
Mrs. Amelia Talburt, who has been
spending brief time among relatives
aud friends here, will return home to
morrow friday at Shamokin, Pa.
A meeting was held in the A. M.
f. Bethel Church last Monday even
ing to further the interest of the FIT.
teenth Amendment celebration here
on the 18th proximo. Quite large
number were present. The Finance
Committee made favorable report.
The Committee on Arrangements will
spare no pains to secure accommoda
tions for visitors and make the affair
throughout pleasant one.
Ellsworth Downey went to Phila
delphia last Monday. He also in
tends to take il" Trenton, N. J..
ere he returns home.
Miss Josie Prime has gone to
Steoersville to sojourn briefly among
friends there.
Isaac Stevenson has taken up his
abode at Pittston.
The Young Mems Drum Corps were
out the other evening "tuning up
for the ''good time coming"
William Cnwans- who has hnnn 90