The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-03-01
tales OF Two PIIISIQNs
News of Interest to Readers Up and
Down the Valley.
PITTSTON'S MODEL COUNCIL.
The Gymnastic ExhibitiOn-A brilliant
Wedding on the West Side-Daily Rec,
ord OF Happenings on Either Side
OF the Susquchnnna.
Special to the Scranton Tribune.

Special to the Scranton Tribune.
Pittston, Feb. 2S.-Last evening at
the special meeting of the borough
council that honorable body passed a
resolution relating to the enforcement
of the Traction company in running
their cars to the Lehigh and Blooms
burg Junction, under q heavy penalty
for non-resumption of the passenger
service transportation. The act is very
commendable and comedies with the
expression, of the people of Pittston, es-
pecially with those of the upper end.
The members of the councilmanic BODY
are proving themselves to be men OF a
true and generous character. They are
not trying to shirk the important duties
that have been submitted to their juris-
diction, but are making every effort to
consummate, as far as possible, the
work already begun, and at the eXpira-
ton of their term on March 81 to leave
all business that has been brought be-
fore them in such shape that the new
city councils can continue the work
without trouble or hesitation.
Y. NJ. "A. Entertainment.
Those who attend the gymnastic eX-
hibition of the Young Mems Christian
association at Armory hall tomorrow
Friday) evening, will be assured
treat, as many new features will be
presented. The programme has been
arranged in the following ORDER Grand
march, by. members of the local .asso-
citation: mass pole drill; wand drill, by
junior class high jump contest; Ger
man dumb bell drill, by mems class;
basket bail game, between Wilkes
Barre and Pittston league teams. In
the event of the visiting team winning
this game will make Wilkes-B Barre the
leading team in the league. The high
jump will be special feature and will
be the final contest of the series. The
winner, will receive the handsome pair
of ebonized Indian clubs, which are
now on exhibition in r. Staley's
jewelry store. Admission, % cents.
United in Matrnony. -..-
The marriage of Charles +. Kirby,
son of j. b. Kirby. one of the most
enterprising. furniture. dealers in this
place, and Miss Vertie, the accom-
plshed daughter of, Mr. and Mrs.
George Rozelle, took place at the home
of the bride on Montgomery street.
West Pittston, at 7.30 o'clock last even
ing, Rev. P. j. Kain officiating. The
bride was attired ina steel silk dress
which was very becoming to her, and
was attended by her sister, Miss Eta,
who was attired in pink silk. The
groomsman was William Evans of this
place. Miss Alice Hoffa played the
wedding march, which was most beauti-
fully rendered. The ushers were Philip
Rozelle, brother of the bride and j. A.
Lewis. A number of beautiful and
costly presents We're received attesting
their popularity. They will reside with
the groom's parents for the present
Those present from cut Of town We're
Mr.. and Mrs. A. Marion, of Plymouth
Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Harlos, of Taylor;
Mrs. George Harlos and sons, Fred. and
Robert of Jackson; Mr.. and Mrs. Mer-
ritt Rozelle, of Harding; Mr.. and Mrs.
d. Huthmakers and son, of Ransom;
Miss Maggie -Mench, of Kingston; Mr
and Mrs. Kittle, of Wilkes Barre, and
Messrs. James MeNIath and oliver, of
Avoca; Mrs. Mary Simpson, of Jersey
City, and Mrs. James Lindsay, of Wins
'oW, ATiT. 81 ..---- .--s .. t~.-.--
Miscellaneous Items.
Do you play checkers? is the prevail
Ing question about town. If you don't,
learn, or you're not in it,
Miss Tessie MacDonough, of Dun
more. is visiting friends in town. 49,.
Mrs. John Hughes entertained n
dozen or more Of her lady friends at a
rag bee. at her home on York avenue,
this afternoon.
Howard, the infant son-of Mr.. and
Mrs. Carl Councilman, is very sick.
j. II. Ricketts, made a flying trip to
Wilkes-Barre this morning.
See "The DaZzlers" at Music Hall
tonight. 1t is one of the most pleasing
entertainments given at Music Hal!
this season.
John Powell, jr, is seriously sick Of
the grip at his home on Philadelphia
avenue.
Mrs T.. f. Cody was visiting her
brother, It. Lynch, at Wilkes-Barre yes
terday. Mr. Lynch Is manager for the
Western Union Telegraph company in
that city.
All regular subscriptions to the Scran.
ton Tribune will be received at our To-
cal office, No. South Main street.
Miss Nettie olelland, of Oregon. Il
very sick
Miss Tillie Engle. the guest Of the
family of G. p. Ennieh on Exter street,
Is confined to the house ~by.a serious
case OF me prevalent maIaady, grip.
Mr.. Akiefers Of Carbondsls, was the
guest of the family of Jacob Miller on
North Main street yesterday.
Miss SCtra -Ldhghney, Of Wilkes
Barre, Is the guest of Miss Alice Gil
ligan ather homeon Chapel street. -
People of Pittston keep abreast of
the times. They read The Tribune.
Frank Eyer, of Bloomsbury, was WIS.,
iting, friends in Pittston yesterday
All complaints Of non-dellvery of The
Tribune should be reported at our local
Office, South Main street.
John Touhill, of Scranton. was home
for the day yesterday.
Situation Wanted-By a young man
as clerk. Has had a large experience
in retail store, Address rE. S., care
Pittston office, Tribune.