The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-10-04
WEST SIDE.
Enthusiastic Revival Conducted by Mrs.
Grace Weiser Davis in Hampton
Street Methodist Church.

Street Methodist Church.
The revival services conducted by
Mrs. Grace Weiser-Davies in the Hamp-
ton Street Methodist church last night
was very enthusiastic. Mrs. Davies
gave an especially interesting Bible
reading on the subject, "A Three-Story
House with Only One Window in It.
Mrs. Davies took her text from Genesis
and impressed her hearers with the
Christian word Mrs. Davies also sang
one Of her favorite hymns.
Several announced their intention OF
Joining the church at the close of the
talk. An after-meetng was held, a,
which George d. Moore and Rev. Mr.
Skillhorn, two evangelists who have
been holding tent revivals in this vicin-
ity for the past several weeks, talked
Mr.. Moore gave his experience and told
how successful he and his fellow-worke eI
had been in the tent meetings at Green
Ridge Mr.. Bell, of Jermyn. spoke. as
also. did Rev. Il. r. Hector, of Oakland
Presiding Elder Eckman was chairman
Of the evening.
The meetings will be continued this
and tomorrow nights. At this even
ings session Mrs. Davies will give an
other Bible reading. The meetings
~' N-~'N ]NSh 'Siy SoSNSssldi.
Case OF Diamond Cut Diamond.
One of our prominent young men fig
ures in an amusing story which is GO
ing the rounds. Harris Jonahson, for
such Is not his name, few days ago
was an employe, as bOokkeeper, of a
prominent central city company. He
became dissatisfied with his position
and, incidentally, with his employers
and he determined to resign as soon as
another position could be obtained
About the same time his employers re-
solved to depose the same Jonahson
for reasons not very flattering to him
Each side kept his determine ton a se-
cret from the other. and employer and
employe played the hypocrite to per-
fection. The work went pleasantly on
and not hint Of the impending depart
ure was dropped by either person. AT
last the firm became impatient and an
advertisement was inserted in the want
column of The Tribune for good
bookkeeper with references; must be a
stenographer and have practical ex-
'perience." The young man read the
lad" and the next mail delivered an
application from Harris Jonahson.' -
mentioning his present employer for
reference. This employer received the
letter. read 1t. loosened his belt and
laughed. The business man was to
refer to himself for reference for a DO
sition which was at his own disposition
he was also asked to recommend a man
whom he wished to discharge, and send
that recommendation to himself. But
picture Harris JOnahson. when the tan
gle was made known to him.
Death OF an Old Resident.
Fidele Miller, aged 70 years, for a
long time a resident of this side. died
yesterday morning from the effects of
paralytic stroke. Mr.. Miller was
born In Germany and emigrated to this
country before the war. He served in
the union army and came home with a
fine record. He helped to build the
Delaware. Lackawanna and Western
company's line through Great Bend.
and when blind Henry" a well-known
character sone years ago. was injured,
Mr.. Miller worked by his side. He Is
survived by two children, Mrs. Martin
Weber and John Miller. with whom
the deceased lived and died. The fu-
neral will be held on Saturday at 2.30
O'Clock.
An Obnoxious Hole.
The West Side has its bowery, where
the worst kind of young people, in
fact, the scum Of tine city, gather and
associate until the early hours OF morn
ing. This place Is a certain rink on
West Lackawanna avenue. Last even
ing the usual 10-cent ball was in pro-
gress and an immense crowd of boys
and girls danced and caroused to the
discomfort of respectable neighboring
residents. The police are continually
bothered by the crowd and frequently
the orgies are carried on in the open
street, 1t Is disgrace to the West
Side.
The Late John Evans.
The late John Evans, who died sud-
denly "wednesday evening. was born in
WalesI seventy-flve years ago. He
emlgrslted to this country when young
man ajnd has resided on the West side
for a humber Of years. Mr. Evans has
not figured prominently before the pub
Nc. b4t he had many friends who
mourn his departure. He is survived
BY g(rown-up family, among whom Is
Police lOfficer Thomas Evans. The fu-
neral will be held Saturday at O'Clock
from tFe late home on Hampton straet.
Short News Paragraphs.
rssATulRR,D,AY,s TRIBUNE WILL CON:
THE GREAT WELSH CHOIR LEADER
WHO WON THE CAPITAL PRIZE AT
THE 1,LANELLY EISTED FO d.
WHERSE OUR DISTINGUISHED JUR.
JST, HON. JUDGE HENRY NJ, ED
Wards. PRESIDED.
Mas Annie jeremiah will be married
to Will am Wright ON Oct. 30 Both are
well KIN own here.
The 4 uneral Of Albert, an infant son
OF Poll Bce Officer and Mrs. Thomas
Lowry was held yesterday afternoon.
The fu eral was s.Anded by the rela-
taves d the family only. Rev. L. C.
Floyd conducted the services at the
house. Interment was made in Forest
Hidl celmetery. The pail-bearers were
Lewis "A. Howell Walter Jones, John
Howell and Charles Moyles
Last evening at the close of the regu-
lar nlee ting of the Plymouth Congrega-
&i0nal %church Christian Endeavor So
ciety a. social was held, at which the
membej . OF the society and Its friends
enjoyed themselves.
The Z adies' Aid society of the Hamp-
ton 6tr Pct Methodist Episcopal church
has enO hged colored concert company
for an Entertainment to be held In the
\ 'Gm3q nin .Robathan b visiting his
6roth6rI n 3. Robattan. go
U1oho ~ Han, Of Hampton street, has
gS hss work ~ engineer for the