The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-02-21
ALES OF TWO PITTSTONS
News Of Interest to Readers Up and
Down the Valley.
FAIR OF EAGLE HOSE COMPANY
Riley SIashed the Constable's Ear with a
RazOr-A Surprise Party-Coming
Weddings Other Notes
Of Interest.
Special to the Scranton Tribune.


Pittston, Feb. 2O.--The first city cleo
tion is now to be recorded in the history
of the past. The new officers are very
jubilant over their success, though the
defeated candidates are we'll pleased
over the excellent showing which they
made at the polls. Now we are full
tledged city and ready for improve
ments. As has already been proven to
the satisfaction of the citizens OF East
and West Pittston, we have one OF the
most effectual fire departments in this
section of the state. They are not only
self supporting but very Nigilant In
their duties. At present We wish to
bring before the minds of the people the
Eagle Hose company, No. |. 1t Is one or
the most progressive fire departments
In Northeastern Pennsylvania. and was
organized in 1857 by the towns most
leading citizens. Within five years Its
progressive character was displayed by
the erection of Il large and commodious
house ON Kennedy street. The COM
pany won for itself much renown by its
devotion to the cause for which II was
incorporated. The old BLACK Maria"
cart was lugged to the fire by hand.
Through various graduations this prac-
tice was continued until last year, when
the company 10y its own strenuous eff
forts equipped itself. In 1876 the old
building was damaged by fire their old
tower being consumed. Efforts We're at
once made to more fully equip their
headquarters. They We're very success
ful in their endeavOrs, and were again
in very substantial condition, when,
in 1892, fire again destroyed their build
ing. The progressive character OF
the company came 10 the sur
face and the building. the pride
of the town. now used by them
Was erected at cost OF SI.200. upon
which there still stands u debt of Si,IO0
In 1883. the company. at an expenditure
of S4.6O0, bought their handsome Brttton
engine, and they We're obliged 10 give
their notes in payment Withing three
years this immense debt was cancelled
and they incurred the expense for the
building above mentioned. Last year
undaunted by their incumbrance, At 4
cost Of 1925 per team, $3.50 for wagon
and 500 for harness, they equipped
themselves second to no other organi-
zation in this section. out of the above
amounts the firemen themselves con-
tributed s105 and the balance was car
red by notes, for which the company's
members are responsible. Our people
should remember this generous work on
the part of the boys at their "old time
fair which commences tomorrow,
Feb. q.
lie Used a Razor.
At about 10 o'clock last night man
l.
some and created considerable disturb
ance near the polling place of the First
ward. He was requested by Constable
Monroe to desist. but did not. At a
second request Riley drew a razor
and slashed Monroe back Of the left
ear, laying the flesh open to the bone
and breaking the razor. Riley was an
rested and given a berth at the eX-
pense OF the city. This morning he was
taken before Burgess Maloney, who
bound him over to await a hearing.
Monroe is able TO be about today.
Mary, wife Of Patrick Cawley, died
last night at Il o'clock from the effects
Of inflammatory rheumatism. The de-
ceased was go years Of age, and is sur
vived by her husband and sons, Patrick
and John. The funeral will take place
at the family residence Friday morning
at o'clock with solemn high mass of
requiem at st. Johns Catholic church.
Interment will be made at Market
Street cemetery.
The marriage Of Miss Minnie Ross
and Willis Reed will be celebrated at
the home of Ezra Setter, uncle Of the
bride. at Ransom, this evening at
o'clock. Miss Ross has been a mem
Der OF Mr. Setzer's family for a num-
Der Of years. Mr.. Reeds home Is at
Milwaukee. Many friends of the happy
pair from Pittston will be in attend
ance.
The concert given by Rice's Marine
band at the matinee, at Music Hall,
this afternoon, Is pronounced by those
who attended as one of the most pleas
Ing ever presented to the people Of
Pittston. The company will appear at
Music Hall in a pleasing melo-drama,
entitled Back Among the Old Folks"
Thursday. Feb. q.
Gawley-Loftus Nuptials.
Peter Cawley and Miss Mary Ann
LOTUS. both Of Chapel street, Upper
Plttston, We're united in marriage at st.
John the Evangelist church this after
noon at 800 Miss Nellie Early was
bridesmaid and John McNally acted as
best man.
A surprise party was rendered little
Miss Annie Meehan at the home Of her
parents at Port Griffith on Monday
evening. Very dainty refreshments
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