The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-10-08
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1t 1t feared, will prove fatal. While
coming down William street with a
load of culm the reach block Of the
wagon broke between the front and
rear wheels. AS result the wagon
tongue shot upward and stuck the
horses. The team Immediately dashed
forward. The reiDs were fastened to
the seat, upon which Sutton was sit
ting, and in his attempt to hold the
team he was dragged from his seat,
and in falling struck upon his head
Panied by his injuries he was forced to
let 60 his hold on the team. Persons
near by who witnessed the accident
went to the injured mans assistance and
lifted him to the sidewalk. DR.. Walsh,
who lives close by. was summoned and
the injured man made as comfortable
rs possible. He was later removed to
his home on Montgomery street, West
Pittston. He was in precarious con-
dillon last evening.
John Halvey, aged "A, died very sud-
denly yesterday morning. He was a
veteran of the late war and took an ac-
tive part in the battles Of Antietam.
fredericksburg and the battle Of the
Wilderness, The funeral will occur
Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock from
his homs on Broad street.
Julia Connors, aged 20 years, residing
in Browntown, died yesterday from
typhoid fever
John Hastie. aged 6 years, of Broad
street, who has been sick the past few
days as a result of eating unripe chest
nuts, died Yesterday. Funeral this af-
ternoOn at 3 o'clock
This evening in Keystone hall, Ga
lusha A, Grow, candidate for congress-
man-at'large, will deliver a campaign
speech. Besides Congressman Grow
there will be other speakers
present, among them General Osborne,
State Senator Kline, and a number of
the county candidates, so that alto
gether the prospects Of an enthusiastic
meeting are good. Keystone nall is
the place and Monday evening the
time. Every Republican on both
sides of the river should
make an effort to attend. Ar.
rangements have been made to enter
tain Congressman Grow at the Eagle
hotel during his visit to town. The
following reception committee has been
appointed 10 meet the distinguished
visitor at the station and escort him to
the hotel: Hon. E. A. Coray, chairman
]. H. McAndrews. Dr.. E. B. Long, j.
N. Anderson, E G. Mercur, Joseph
Langford, J. Harry Phillips, James R.
Ehret, esq. James Ryan, William R
Gardner, Stanley Crooks, w. Fl. Young,
Alexander Sloan, Alexander Dryden,
Louis Siebel. John T. Armstrong. Will
lam NJ. Jones. Andrew G. Campbell
r. B. Cutler, Edward Uffalussy. Mr.
Grow will arrive in Pittston on Mon
day afternoon at 4:15, over the Della
ware, Lackawanna and Western rail.
road from Scranton.
Saturday morning in the Prothano-
tary's Office at Wilkes-Barre Michael
j. Langan. borough treasurer and
school director, filed papers in civil
suit for S.. 600 damages against Coun-
Gilman joan H. Tigue, of the Fourth
Ward. Mr.. Langan in his complaint
alleges Mr.. Tigus slandered him by
saying he Nangan) offered him bribe
of $500 for his vote in behalf Of the
recent pave contract. John Il. Lsnahan
Of Wilkes Barre and c. Frank Bohan
are Mr.. Langan's attorneys.
Cards have been issued announcing
the marriage of Thomas Monte, a well
known druggist of Archibald, and Miss
Ella Van Dorm, also of that town, to
take place on Wednesday evening,
Oct. II. Mr.. Monte formerly resided
in Moosic, and he has many friends in
this vicinity.
The paper to be presented to the
property holders on Main street today
by the citizens committee in counec-
tion with the paving question. reads rs
follows: In consideration of the paw
ing Of Main street, and the expenses
thereof to be incurred, by the borough
Of Pittston. Luzsrne county. Pennsyl-
vania, and certain of the owners of
property therein, hereby agree and
pledge myself. my heirs and assigns,
TO pay to the borough of Pittston,
% per cent. of the cost of repuving th
whole of Main street opposite my prop
erly, not however including the nine
feet to be paved by the Wilkes Barre
and Wyoming Traction company
This agreement and pledge is made on
the condition that the kind of pave
ment and the execution of the work
shall be determined by the borough
council and citizens advisory COM
mittee acting together. Signed, /. is
your property in your own name2 2
What kind of pavement is your choice
3. How many feet of frontage have
your 1t will be noticed the paper
differs somewhat from the paper pre-
viously circulated Instead OF asking
each propertyholder to pay 25 per cent
Of the cost of paving to the middle o
the street, less the nine feet which tht
Traction company are expected to pave.
it now reads 'the whole Of Main street
opposite my property" etc. which
would make it very hard for signers
should there be no property owner on
the opposite side OF the street.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. ]. MCGUIRE returned
home from the wedding tour Friday
evening, and were rendered reception
at the Juvenus club rooms. They have
taken up their residence with the
brides parents on South Main street
Governor Pattison had telegraphed
his acceptance of the invitation ten
dered him by the Diocesan union OF the
F. NJ. T. A. B. society to view the
parade to be held here on Wednesday,
Oct TO- NJ. W. Morris, Of this place,
received telegram last night from
Governor Pattison stating his inability
to be present on Wednesday as ar
ranged owing to the funeral Of ex
Governor Curtin which occurs on that
day.
For Burns. Scalds, Bruises and all pail
and soreness Of the flesh, the grand house
hold remedy is DR.. Thomas Eclectric Oil