The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-08-02
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The Mount Lookout collierv at Wyom-
ing, operated By Simpson & Watkins, was
the scene of accident that came near prov
ing fatal to Frank Obhnski, aged 80 years,
residing in Sturmerville, employed as
miner. He had prepared blast for firing
and after igniting it Oblinski waited for
the result. but upon its failure he pro.
ceeded to investigate. He no sooner did
so than it went off with terrific eff 'ct. The
flying coal struck Oblinski on the back.
face and body. The injured man was re-
moved to the Pittston hospital, where
proper treatment was given him.
Yesterday Dr. Bevan, who has been the
attending physician at the hospital during
June and July, was succeeded by DIR. Nc
Fadden, who will of1iciate for the ensuing
two months. Patients in hospital July l.
81; admitted during the month, II; cured
and discharged, 80; unimproved and died,
0; remaining in hospital Aug. !, s; largest
number any day, "a: smallest, 10; average
number daily, 10; Latholice, 81; Protestants,
Z; single, 10; married. Is; widowed, !.
The Gazette says: Tomorrow or Friday
will probably see the electric cars on the
East Side line running to the center OF
town. The work Of stringing the trolley
wire began this morning and by noon 1t
was in place as far as the Peoples bank
and ready for use with the exception Of a
few connections By night the work will
probobly be completed to the point above
mentioned For several days past a big
force of PAYERS have been at work replac-
ing the old cobble stones along the sides OF
the track, and the street has been put In
pretty fair shape as far up as Water street.
Manager Graham was in town this morn
ing, and he said that just as soon as the
street is cleared the cars will be run to the
center OF town.
This evening the members Of Company
II, Ninth regiment, will appear in uni
form at the armory at $50 O'clock, to hold
an election to fill vacancies caused by the
expiration of service of First Lieutenant
Nj. j. Buckley and Second Lieutenant NJ.
j. Brennan.
A party of cock fighters from all parts
Of the valley invaded the qniet precincts
of Avoca Tuesday aud held several mains
without being molestsd by the authorities
Of that sanctimonious borough.
John Cowan, ST., employed in No. 10
shaft as miner was injured by fall Of
roof while at work yesterday morning.
He was removed to his home on Butler
street in II conveyance. DR., Troxell was
summoned and made him as comfortable
as possible under the circumstances.
The following comprised party Of pic
nickers at Falling Springs yesterday:
Misses Nellie Albright, Name Shelley,
Lizzie Thorborn, Anna Bird, Francis
Crawford, Name CRUDE, Mary Wykoff and
May and Belle Monte; Messrs. David and
James Monte, William Bird, Herbert Bush,
Alexander Bodle, Seward and James.
Frank Marriott, Polish tailor, of George
street. who has been showing signs of men,
tai alteration for some time past, became
violent Tuesday, and had to be locked up.
Yesterday morning he was taken to the
Rousom Home.
The coroner's jury empaneled to investi-
gate the West Pittston shaft accident will
meet at the shaft at o'clock on Friday
afternoon to begin the investigation.