The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-05-06
STROUOS SBURG.


the Delaware Valley Electric railroad
was recently held in Stroudsburg.
Those present were Messrs. Coolboough
and Peters, the receivers; Freidberger,
the president of the road; Rockwell,
president of the Middletown and Goshen
Traction company; Attorneys Storm,
Staples, Shull, Palmer, Engineer Car
rick and r. Arborgast. When Judge
Craig revoked the order for an official
sale. on the statement that the road
would be sold by April so and the
money paid over to the receivers by that
date, providing the creditors would be
willing to sign an agreement to take so
per cent of their claims, it was under
stood that if the sale was not affected
by the date fixed, in all probability legal
action would be taken looking to an
official public sale by the proper au-
thorities. This meeting was held to get
a further extension of time, as there is
yet a probability of a private sale on
the above terms being made. 1t was
represented by the intending purchasers
that they had not had sufficient time
to perfect all their arrangements and
that the best interests of all concerned
would be conserved by private sale
1t is understood the price offered by the
Middletown and Goshen people was
$4,000. Their statements and argu-
ments were favorably considered by
those present, and it was deemed best
by all those in attendance to grant the
extension of time, providing it was in
,.I II nf ha
The receivers say they will be guided
by the wishes of those having claims
against the road, in all their actions,
but private conference with one of them
leads to the view that in his opinion, a
private sale, If it can be affected, Is best
for all concerned.
Through the efforts of the general
secretary OF the Young Mems Christian
association, Abraham Aver has been
sent to Scranton to undergo medical
treatment
The brethren of Minisink tribe assist
ed those of Sycamore tribe, of East
Stroudsburg, on Wednesday evening, in
the adpotion of candidates The latter
tribe was but lately instituted, and
have not yet had the necessary time to
perfect themselves in the work or in the
necessary paraphernalla. AS these two
organizations are such close neighbors,
a union of effort and purpose should be
productive of mutual benefit and de-
velop workmen who cannot be excelled
anywhere.
Wilson Labar, who was employed at
Sites Mountain house doing carpenter
work, slipped while carrying a heavy
plank, which fell on his hand and badly
mashed It, The wound was dressed by
DR.. Lesh, of East Stroudsburg
M. II. Savacool was In Bangor and
Pen Argyll on Thursday on business.
Charles Ballanger, Of East Strouds-
burg, was arrested by Constable Smith
on Wednesday afternoon on a warrant
issued by Justice of the Peace Becker
for assault and battery on Robert Winn,
of the same place. The difficulty oc-
Cured in Pysher's restaurant.
At a special meeting of the board of
directors of the Young Mems Christian
association b. M. Posten, the general
secretary, was elected delegate to the
international convention of Young
Mems Christian associations. to be held
at Springfield, Mass, May Z to 12 in
elusive.
Dr. W. r.. Gregory has received an
appointment from Harrisburg to act in
the capacity of medical inspector for
Monroe county.
G. w. Giannini, wife and son, of New
York city, are visiting DR.. and Mrs. w.
H. Douglass, of East Stroudsburg.