The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-09-03
RITTSTON.

1.-THE Pittston office Of the Scranton
Tribune has been opened by H. w. Cruiser.
agent. at No. Williams street. where con-
tribution OF news. complaints OF nOn-de-
tions. should be addressed and regular
subscriptions received. Advertising and
subscription rates cheerfully submitted.l
Two young men. Isaac Davis and
Jonathan Daniels. had a narrow es-
cape from a serious accident Sunday
evening. They We're driving home
from Scranton and reached Bolin's
crossing, Upper Pittston, at $50. A
fast passenger came up the road which
they did not see and their horse was on
the track before they We're aware of
their danger. Though the bystanders
expected to see them run down. they
managed to pull their horse on the
sidewalk just far enough for the train
to go by without touching them.
The best horse belonging to the beau
tiful and sagacious team owned by
the Niagaras, OF this city. died today
of collie. A mate. formerly driven with
this horse. died about two years ago.
The board Of trade holds a regular
meeting this evening.
Joseph Shafer's little son, of Hughes
town. fractured his collarbone by fall
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Dively.
The Electric Light company Is look
ing for new office, as the new firm Of
McCrindle & Manning will occupy their
present one.
All members Of the East Side Wo-
mans Christian Temperance union are
requested to be present at the Broad
Street Methodist Episcopal church at
O'Clock this afternoon. at which time
their weekly meetings will be resumed.
Preparations will be made for county
convention soon to meet In session. E.
Smith, secretary.
The West Pittston Hose company
VIII hold regular meeting this eve
ming at which time delegate to state
convention will be elected.
NJ. L. Perrin goes to Stroudsburg
today to witness the performance Of
two horses he sent to that race track
yesterday.
The West Side Woman's Christian
Temperance union will meet In the
Methodist Episcopal church OF that
side this afternoon at 3 o'clock. As the
annual election of officers takes place
at that time 1t Is urged that all men,
bers be present.
Misses Jennie Lindsay and Elizabeth
Kane also left yesterday morning to
attend the Bloomsbury Normal school.
Parke Richards went to Towanda
Monday afternoon to resume his
studies at the Collegiate institute.
II. f. Coward and son. Herbert.
started yesterday morning for an ex-
tended trip through Cleveland, De-
troit. Pittsburg and other places.
The new firm of Manning & Nc
Crindle took charge of the business at
Music Hall Book store yesterday morn
ing and Mr.. Ruggles remained as sales
man.
The members Of the Klover Klub re-
turned home Saturday, having spent
week camping out at Bigelow Lake.
G. J. Thomas. of Philadelphia ave-
nue., left yesterday morning to resume
his studies at the Bloomsbury Normal
school.
Freight business Is booming on the
Lehigh Valley road. The employees IN
the freight department at Coxton are
kept very busy
A circle Of Kings Daughters was or
ganized at the home of Mrs. A. +.
Case Friday afternoon, under the title
Of "Whatsoever."
Superintendent Alexander Dryden
will build handsome residence on his
recently purchased lot in Dunmore. He
expects to have 1t ready for occupancy
by Christmas.
PittstOn Business DIRECTORY.
FOR FIRST-CLASS PLUMBING CALL
on Wright & Co., 81 South Main street.
new range for sale or exchanges; also
secondhand household goods, bought or