The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-09-07
TUNkEANNOCK-

Rumors have been flying around for
a day or two that Mrs. Samuel Hat
field, who has been living the past
year with her son at Denver, Colo, is
dead, and her remains are now ON the
way east, accompanied by her family,
but the rumor Is as often denied as
started. The truth of the matter VIII
probably be unfolded in day or two.
MIR. and Mrs. :. ). Breese leave today
for two-weeks' visit down III the VAL
ley.
Three prisoners at the Jail were re-
leased by the county commissioners
last night. Mary Mack, who was in
for assault upon Daniel Huwley, and
lIunsinScr and wife. who We're serving
time for costs This leaves but two
boardcrs for the sheriff.
Robert n. Evans, of Beaumont, and
Mrs. Elizabeth j. Bennett, of Bow
mans Creek, are among the newly
welded people.
Programmes for an Epworth league
rally for the AVoca sub-district, To be
held at Rhendum ON Tuesday, sept.
II, are out. Among those who have
places assigned on the programme are
Rev. J. Madison. of Yates; Rev. w. K.
Cochrane, Rhendum; Rev. w. q. Simp-
son, West Pittston; Rev. j. G. Tenant,
Avoca: Mrs. J. II. Wilson, Durycaf 5.
:. BreeSe, TunkhannoCk; Mr.. French,
Monsic. and Mrs. j. X. Wagner, AVoca.
EX- sheriff Charles $. Knapp has sold
the Yielding farm, at Black Walnut,
to w. j. Burgess. of LOyeltOn. 1t Is
fine and valuable tract of farming
land.
The primary elections occur this af-
ternoon and there is sure, to be lively
hustle for delegates. 1t seems to be
frce-for-all race and each candi-
date is plucking delegates wherever he
can find them. The number of candi-
dates in the field will doubtless lead To
a hot fight in the convention also.
A large concourse of people gathered
to pay the last sad tribute of respect
at the funeral of Mrs, Iitna cstcrhout,
which was held at the home of her sis
ter, Mrs. Lull. The funeral services
were conducted by Rev. w. NJ. Hitler,
assisted by Rev. Thomas Barker OF
Scranton, formerly pastor of st. Peters
Episcopal church here
Wyoming county will furnish quite
a contingent of people to the Atlanta
Cotton exposition this fail.
The lakes are being deserted.
A board of arbitrators, composed of
George Benson, II. NJ. Hall and \. l..
Carey. of Eaton township, has been
chosen To fix amount Of damages to be
paid by Monroe township to Alpheus
O'Den, whose horse fell off an cmhank-
ment while Mr.. O'Dcll and Miss Alollie
Frcar were returning from Orcutts
Grove. The horse was killed, the buGgy
smashed. and the young people more
or less injured
The attendance Mt the annual con-
vention of the Woman's Christian
Temperance union was said to be the
best this year since the organization
of the society. All the unions In the
county were represented. and the pro-
gramme was carried out nearly as laid
down. Among the features higf~y
spoken of were the address of welcome
by Mrs. C. r. Burgess, and the re-
sponse by Mrs. James Rainey, both of
which were eXtempOraneous and very
nicely worded. The singing by the
Ladies' quartette, composed of Mrs.
g. j. Reed. Miss Name Williamson,
Miss Eva Moss and Miss Name Craw-
ford. was highly enjoyed, Is was also
many Of the topical essays presented.
The services of Mrs. a. y. Brundage
as organist were also appreciated. The
officers for the ensuing year are: Pres
ident Mrs r. l.. Day. Nicholson: vice
president at large. Mrs. r. p. Northrr,
Tunkhannock: recording secretary,
Mrs. p. II. Borden, Tunkhannock; cor
responding secretary. Mrs. n. l.. wal
ker, Nicholson: treasurer, Mrs. Cole
man. Factoryville. The next mid-ycar
convention will be held at Laceyyille,
the time being not yet fixed.