The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-08-21
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The statement that some of the land
over on Dutch Mountain Is so poor that
you can't raise fuss on 1t Is a mis-
erable canard started by some jealous
outsider. The court records go to show
that there isn't foot of such land in
the county.
Theodore Leighton and family, Of
Chicago. are visiting relatives here.
The Baptists at La Grange are con-
templating the erection Of a chapel.
This movement is the outgrowth Of
the excellent work done there by Rev.
George Hine. pastor of the Baptist
church at this place.
A pleasant little 10-cent social was
held by the Women's Christian Temper
ance union at the homo of Mrs. c. ].
Reed last evening. Miss Ella Bardwell
sang, and Ice cream was served to the
guests.
Dimock camp meeting opens tonight
for an eight days session. Though
outside this district. the Tunkhannock
people usually attend in large numbers.
especially on Sunday. Those who oc-
cupy tents and remain through the
meeting will mostly go today.
Mrs. Fred h. Hitler returned to her
home at Carbondale last evening.
Willie Fox. member OF the notorious
"alley gang" who was arrested for an
assault on N. b. Jayne, waived a hear
ing and gave bail for appearance at
court.
Rev. and Mrs. Nathan Leighton will
celebrate their golden wedding on
Thursday Of this week. The invita-
tons include only the immediate rela-
tives and friends Dinner will be
served and the guests will spend the
afternoon with the venerable couple.
Mr.. and Mrs. Leighton are well and fav-
orably known, not only in this section,
but in New Jersey and New York state.
where he has long and faithfully lab
Ored in the Presbyterian ministry. Mr..
Leighton was born in Franklin town
ship, Susquehanna country. In 1913. In
early life he entered Franklin academy,
Hartford township. now known as the
Soldiers Orphan school, as student,
but soon became principal Of the in
stitution. Later he completed a course
at the University of New York. in New
York city, and also was graduated at
the Auburn Theological seminary. He
served church near Auburn few
months. but Aug. 22, 1S45, he married
Miss Ruth Gardner, a native of FIX
eter township, Luzerne county. but
whose parents removed in her child
hood days to what Is now the DIR. Sea-
mons farm. near Tunkhannock Elder
william Frear. pastor Of the Baptist
church at Eaton performed the cere
mony. They began housekeeping in
Cuba, N. Y, where Mr.. Leighton ac-
cepted his first settled pastorate. He
afterward served churches at the fol-
lowing places, successfully: Lake
Champain, N. Y. Beaverville, N. j.,
Newfoundland, N. j.. Jewett, NJ Y.
Eighteen years since he removed to
Tunkhannock, where he has since re-
sided. The children born to them were
Mary, Theodore and Hattie. the latter
having died when child. Three grand
children, Hugh. G., Kenneth and Helen
Constance, are all they can claim. The
residence at the west end Of the bor-
ough, where their declining years are
being peacefully spent
Mr.. and Mrs. s. j. Fassett, of Glen
Falls, N. Y, are visiting relatives here.
Mrs. W. F.. Stark, of Scranton, Is
visiting friends here and at Russell
Hill.
The business men of the FIRST ward
will be pltted against the business men
at Mill City In ball game on the home
grounds tomorrow. Ladies admitted
free.
The Baptist Young Peoples union will
hold an ice cream social and entertain
mert In the church parlors Wednes-
day evening, Aug. 2S. Admission, Is
cents.
f. d. Benjamin, of Scranton. was
here yesterday.
Lyman Ellsworth, Slocum street
resident, while unloading lumber yes
terday, was struck by a falling timber
and his shoulder dislocated. DR.. C. H.
Dana repaired the damage and he is
getting along comfortably.
j. w. Reynolds Post, Grand Army OF
the Republic. will attend the seven
county reunion in body and endeavor
to have the next reunion appointed to
be held at this place. For accessibility
and ample accommodations no better
place could be found and 1t is to be
hoped that the boys will succeed in
their effort.
Quite a number Of citizens will at
tend the banquet given In honor Of
Governor Hastings at Montrose to-
night. Among those invited were: Col
onel and Mrs. N. A. McKOwn, Hon. and
Mrs. w. NJ Reynolds. Hon. and Mrs.
F. TT. Piatt, Editor Day and wife, Of the
Democrat; and the editors of the New
Age.
st. Peters Episcopal church. The
Venerable Arohdeacon Coke will preach
on Wednesday evening. Service at 73O.
There will be celebration of the Holy