The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-07-07
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Misses Mary O'Boyle, Ellie Fadden,
Lizzie Farrell and Mary O'Malley, of
Olyphant. attended the picnic here on
the Fourth.
Thomas Folsn, of South Scranton,
was q caller hero on Wednesday.
The Car bondale Traction company
ran cacs up the hill as far as the grav,
ity track for this first time on Wednes-
day. and on the same day the Scran-
ton company operated its extension
above Decker's bridge. Many persons
from the towns north and south of here
took advantage Of the accommodation
and attended the picnic at Sylvan park.
The glorious Fourth was observed
with more than ordinary enthusiasm
ON Wednesday, In the morning mass
was celebrated In st. Thomas church,
at which Rev. Dr. Lucas delivered al
address on the significance Of the great
day. After mass there was q grand
parade in which the Hose company
the Sunday school children and all the
Catholic societies in town participated.
Excellent music was furnished by the
Serenade and East Side bands. The
parade moved to Sylvan park, where
the great picnic OF st. Thomas congre-
cation was held, and the day was
spent in the enjoyment of the varied
and entertaining features that had
been provided. The attendance at the
picnic was very large and it was, with
out dou BIT, one Of the most successful
ever held here In the night a success
ful social was held in Father Mathew
hall under the auspices OF the Ancient
Order Of Hiber mans. The festive fire
cracker and cannon made themselves
heard while the Fourth was with us.
William Walker and W. J. Bergan,
Of Mayfeld, were among those who at
tended the picnic Of ST. Thomas con.
gregation on Wednesday.
Mics Annie Mack. of Pittston, is Wis.
iting the Misses Duffy. of Cemetery
street.
7. J. Swift and P. ]. McAndrew
were in Scranton yesterday.
Hon. John Handley and William
Richmond, of Scranton, have built a
40 foot boulevard from the Ridge to
the wildcat road which faces on large
tract OF land they are about to open up
for building purposes. The new road
is one Of the pleasantest drives In this
vicinity and it will undoubtedly be a
popular place Of travel during the
warm season.
Yesterday was another big day at the
Raymond mine, the output Of coal hav-
ing been largest on record. More than
600 cars OF coal were raised from the
shaft alone.
c. b Eaton and G. A. Samson will
leave for Cleveland. O., on Tuesday
next to attend the international Chris
tian Endeavor convention. Mr.. Sam.
son is delegate from the Young Peo.
pies Society OF Christian Eudeavor Of
the Presbyterian church
Rev j. G. Rudolph, who has been
pastor Of the Evangelical Lutheran
church here for the past five years, has
resigned his charge to accept more
profitable one at Hanover, Kansas.
lie will leave for his new station on
Tuesday next. The announcement Of
Mr. Rudolph's removal will be receiv.
ed with general regret by all classes,
for he made mauy friends while he has
been among us. During his service az
pastor. the church membership ha,
largely increased, and the congrega-
tion in other ways has been benefited
by his presence. The people of Han.
over are to be congratulated on theil
good fortune in procuring Mr.. Ru-
doiph's services 1t is earnestly hoped
that success will attend him in his new
charge. NJ. Rudolph will be succeed
cd by Rev. Ludwig Schabinger, OF
Kansas, who will como highly recon-
mended.