The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-07-06
FOREST CITY.

The picnic, which was held on the
Fourth by the Catholic societies Of this
place, was n grand success financially
and socially. The different societies
were sstir early at their halls making
arrangements for the parade. which
took place shortly after 0 O'Clock. All
societies met at the Catholic church
and formed for the line of march,
which was follows: North on Delaware
street to head of Clifford breaker;
countermarch to Dundaff street. cas-,
on Dundaff to Main; north on
Main street to Clifford trsstling
countermarch on Main street
to Hillside railway crossing, north
on Main to Center street, and east on
Center street to the picnic grounds
across the Lackawsnna. The different
socies paraded in the following order
Rev. Father Coroner in carriage. For
est City Cornet band, Chief Marshal
james White, Aids j. y. Gallagher
and j. j. Walker. Marshal Michael
Welsh, representing Division No 1,
Ancient Order of Hibernians; Knights
of Father Matthew, st, Georges soci'
ETY., Lithuanian; the Sacred Heart soci-
ETY., Polish; Society of st. Anthony
Lithuanian, Catholic Mutual Benefit as
sociation, drilled boys, Father
Matthew cadets. Sunday school,
Liberty Fife and Drum corp, OF
Forest City, society of st. Michael.
Slavssh, division |. A. o. H., st. Johns
Greek society, Vandling band. citizens
of Forest City. When the picnickers
reached the grounds everything was in
condition for a day of pleasantness, and
such was had. Between six and seven
hundred took part in the parade, it
being one of the largest, if not the
largest ever held in this borough. Aug
ust Marshall won the $50 gold prize.
All members of the board of trade
and citizens that are interested In the
prosperity and development Of Forest
City, and also their own business in
terests are requested to be present at
the meeting this evening, as constitu-
tion and bylaws will be adopted and
several committees appointed.
Miss Annie Doran, Of Susquehanna,
teacher-eleet Of one Of the departments
Of the Forest City school, 10 visiting at
the homo Of F. Cunningham, ST.
The fire works that w. 4. Davies had
displayed in front of his business place
became ignited Wednesday morning
by same boy throwing lighted fire.
cracker on the stand. Considerable ex-
citement was prevalent for short
time, and it looked very much as If we
would have a conhagration. but this
was averted by throwing part Of the
stand into the street The Enterprise
Hose company and the Hillside fire de-
partment were on the scene in a few
seconds, but their services swere not
needed The loss was a bout s.. Rather
a quick sale for Mr.. Davies.
After the third sitting of the checker
contest, Tuesday afternoon. between
Carmichael, of Scranton. and Lewis, Of
Thompson, was over, fifteen games had
been played, of which eight were
draws, two were won by Lewis and
five by Carmichael, thus the Scranton
General" was three games ahead of
Lewis. The evening sitting WAS t.
have begun at Z o'clock. but Lewis, who
had not been feeling well since the
game started. could not play upon the
advice of doctor. Wednesday morn
ing at s o'clock Lewis was not in con-
dition to play and gave up the contest,
The purse was awarded to Carmichael.
Thomas E. Reynolds, Of Scranton,
visited his brother, w. Il. Reynolds. in
his place yesterday.