The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-11-19
PITTSTON.


writer had occasion to visit the Pittston
hospital, and the many striking mani
festations Of mans generosity that he
beheld prove that the poor and the af-
fiicted in their hour Of adversely are
not forgotten by the noble spirited men
and women Of this place. The monthly
reports published, which enable the
public to learn just what is received
in the way of delicacies, etc, give but
q faint idea of its substantial condition.
In the south ward are thirteen beds, all
of which have been endowed by socie-
ties and residents of this place. Each
bed is worth $50 and have been donated
by the following: No. l, st. Johns
lodge, Free and Accepted Masons, 23S;
No. 2, W. G. Nugent post, 245, Grand
Army of the Republic; No. g. Gohouto
lodge, 3l4, Independent Order Of Odd
Fellows; No. 4, Wyoming lodge, Knights
of Honor; No. 5, Royal Arcanum, 1874;
No. g. Mrs W. l.. Watson; No. Z, Catho-
lie Mutual Benefit association, As; No.
s, Blessed Virgin sodality, st, Johns
Or. Co church; No. ., MARY Bed No.
10, John Brown Bed" No. II, Valley
lodge, A. Y. NJ, 499; No. 70; Luzerne
lodge, Independent Order of odd Eel
lows, 72l; No. 1S, Archie +. Dewitt.
The MARY Bed" was purchased by Il
fund created by popular subscription
through the efforts of Editor Hart, OF
the Gazette. 1t is located on the east
side Of the building and adjoins the
John Brown Bed" which has been
provided in the same manner The
Archie Dewitt Bed" was presented by
Archie Dewitt, ST., as gift in honor
Of his sons birthday, which occurred
Oct. 6. The several appliances, many of
them the origin of Superintendent Gile-
son, tend greatly to facilitate the work
incumbent upon the removal of patients
from the several wards to the operating
room. Particularly among them is q
vehicle with table body. 1t is six feet
long and two feet wide. The running
gear consists of two rubber tire wheels
located In the center, and are of bicycle
pattern. The vehicle Is of polished oak
and is the same height as the beds. In
the removal Of patients it's comfort and
utility can be readily understood. So
jslpressed was DR.. Guthrie, one Of the
staff of the Wilkes-Barre hospital, with
the vehicle while on a recent visit, that
he expressed his intention Of having
two built for similar use in the hos
pital in that city. Another feature that
commands the admiration of the visi-
tor is the recent changes made in the
bath room and closet service. With.
out exception in point of cleanliness
| and elegance they stand unsurpassed
by any similar institution. The floors
| are of tile and the walls to height OF
| six feet are finished with q coating
| similar to celluloid The bath is of the
| latest pattern, as are also the closets
| and wash stands. Two radiators furn
| ish steam heat to each compartment
| Both rooms are convenient to each OF
the wards. While all these comfort!
are greatly appreciated, the necessity
of financial aid and necessaries such a.
are needed In institutions Of this kim
must not for moment be lost sight Of
The winter is close at hand and dona
tion of apples, potatoes, turnips coal
etc, be the quantity great or small
| would no doubt be gratefully accepted
While much has been said in praise o
the generosity OF the friends of the hos
pital, but nevertheless deserved wha
the physicians who all along have don
and who continue to give their time an,
attention to alleviating the suffering
their services, while overlooked, hav
not been forgotten. At an early da,
the writer will endeavor to convey a
minutely as possible some idea of wha
these gentlemen have done without re
ward other than the acknowledgment
of grateful community.
Joe Hitchner, of "Tid Bit" fame, |
in trouble. He has been accused Of an
proprlating t9 his own use a Shangha
rooster, belonging to his neighbor, Jc
seph Langford, Land must stand trial 70
the offense. The trial is set down 70
next Thursday evening in Music Hal
and all desirious Of witnessing the fu
can do so for 50 cents. G. S. Ferri!
esq, will represent Mr.. Hitchner Will
ford's interests. Burgess S. b. Bennet
will be the judge, while the jury yet re
mains to be manufactured. 1t is saf
to say that the truth will be gaily fiirt
ed with.
BY new schedule of the Lehigh Va
ley road which went into effect yestel
day, the competition which the con
pany has been compelled to suffer b
reason of the Traction company ruI
ming cars between Wilkes-Barre an
this place at one-third less rate, ha
caused the Valley company to ami
all accommodation trains running b,
tween both points
Madam and Augustin Melville. !
their new play, Cell 22," will be see
at Music Hall next Wednesday evening