The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-04-05
ABOUT ARCH BALD.
Comprehensive Resume Of the Events of
an April Day.

Special TO The Scranton Tribuns.
ARCHIBALD, April 4 Patrick Brogan,
of Mt. Vernon, returned from Califor-
mia yesterday afternoon. A wealthy
uncle of Mr.. Brogan died In San Fran
cisco about two years ago and left an
estate valued at quarter Of million
dollars. There were no children to in.
herit the property and no nearer rela-
tives than the Brogans, of this place,
are believed to exist. From what he
learned in the west Mr.. Brogan is in
clinOd to think that his prospects of re.
ceiving share of the estate are very
good IL is likely. however. that the
claim will be tested in the courts.
Anthony O'Horo, ir.. who has been
in the far West for the past fifteen
years, is expected home tonight or to-
morrow. A telegram received from
him Yesterday stated that he was in
New York, he having reached that city
from Jacksonville, Florida. Mr.
O'Horo's friends will be glad to well
come him to his old home.
At o'clock this afternoon Mr..
Thomas Mcdonnell aud Miss Mary
O'Hara. both of Sonth Main street,
were married in St Thomas church.
Rev DR.. Lucas performed the cers.
mony in the presence of many friends
OF the contracting couple. The bride
was attended by Miss Alice Flynn, OF
Pittston, her cousin, and Mr.. Thomas
Price was groomsman. The bride
wore a beautiful dress Of cream cash
mere, with hat to match, and carried
tea roses, The bridesmaids dress was
similar in color and material. A re-
ception was held at the home of the
bride, where many relatives and
friends assembled to make merry over
the happy event.
Mrs. Shovlin and Mrs. Douglas, Of
Pittsburg, reached here yesterday to
attend the funeral OF their sister, Mrs.
John Shovlin, who died on Monday
evening.
Councilman E. A. Jones has moved
from the Riega to the Kinback build
ing on South Main street.
Mr.. Bernard OHora, Of Salem street
was In Scranton to-day.
Matthew and Thomas Dougher, son:
OF Mrs Patrick Dougher, of SCutt
Railroad street, are ill. The former is
in very serious condition and it is be
lievsd he will not recover.
Miss Mary A. Kennedy is improving
her property on Laurel street.
Rev. Mr.. Shaw, Of Voorheesvills, hsI
accepted the call which was rendered
him few weeks ego BY the Presby-
terian congregation Of this place. H,
will not be able to come here, however r
before the end of the month. Rev
Mr.. Shaw conducted services here OF
Easter Sunday and created such ;
favorable impression that it was un'
animously decided to extend a call.
Five gentlemen from Wyoming wsr
here this afternoon and made thor
ough inspection of the plant of the
Crescent Electric company. 1t is the
intention of the visitors to erect plant
in Wyoming, and their visit here was
for the purpose of ascertaining thf
quality of service we are having.
A meteoric stone weighing about 10(
pounds was found In the woods short
distance from the power house of th,
Crescent Electric company on Saturday
last. 1t is supposed to have fallen OF
Friday night The stone is of porou!
nature aud resembles Stag" in ap-
pearance. 1t is the object OF consider
able curiosity.
Mark Price, of South Main street
was in Scranton on business this morn
ing.