The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-05-21
PITTST0N.


Association OF Pennsylvania will open
at the First Congregational church.
West Side, this evening. with devo-
tional exercises by Rev. 8. A. Jones, OF
Ebensburg. a sermon by Rev. ]. T..
Mathews, OF Blossburg, and the
Lords supper administered by Rev. A.
w. Sweigle, of Riceville, and Rev. r.
8. Jones, OF Scranton. The first busi-
ness session OF the conference will be
held tomorrow. About $50 strangers
are expected to be present.
Gone to Philadelphia.
A large number OF Pittston people
left yesterday morning for Philadelphia
to witness the dedication of the Odd
Fellows temple in that city. The regu-
larly elected delegates of the local
lodges who accompanied the excursion
are: Nay Aug lodge, Avoca, John M.
Graham. Avoca; Gohonto lodge. Thorn
as Nichols; Pittston lodge. William
Dendle; Thistle lodge, John w. Thomp-
son; Garden Village lodge Frank Bren-
ton. Pittston Canton Patriarchs Mill
tant. Ed. B. Patterson; Gohonto En-
compment, c. G. Harsch. of Wyoming;
Daughters of Rebecca, Mrs. A. Fl. Allen,
of Dunmore. Others who accompanied
the excursion are: Mr.. and Mrs. Cor
nelius Evans, Herbert Mathewson, Mr.
and Mrs. ]. w. Nagle, Ed. Nagle, Mr.
and Mrs. J. f. Clark Mrs. German,
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Williamson and
daughter, Mrs. Benheld, James Wilson,
Mr.. and Mrs. Daniel Hamlin, David
Alexander. David Borthwick, Of Avoca,
William Evans, Fred Davis, Mark Nc
Donnell, jr.
Victims OF Accident.
Patrick McLain, of Cork Lane, was
taken to the hospital Sunday. He was
suffering from an injury caused by a
prop falling on his foot at the Chapman
mine.
Cory Brunges' hand was crushed yes
terday morning by rock which fell
upon 1t. He was employed as carpen-
ter in the Coxton yard. One finger was
SO badly crushed that when he arrived
at the hospital 1t was found necessary
to amputate It.
Philip Bennett, of the Junction, met
with an accident yesterday morning
which would have proved fatal had not
assistance been readily procured. He
Is employed in the Coxton yards and
was running to throw switch, when
he slipped and fell, striking on a sharp
stick, which penetrated the groin and
severed large blood vessel. Being
much weakened by the loss Of blood, he
was taken to his home. Lehigh Valley
Railroad Surgeon DR.. Mahon was sum-
moned and attended the injuries.
Other Items of Interest.
The Junior members Of the Young
held q convention at Atlanta, Ga, last
a bicycle club on Saturday evening.
The senior member club was organized
last evening. A great many club runs
are in anticipation.
1t is reported that the delegates Of
the Order of Railway Conductors, who
week, made a grand appropriation for
week, made grand appropriation for
the benefit of all members Of the order
who were thrown out of work during
the strike which took place on the Le-
high Valley Railway system in Novem-
ber and December, 1898. The sum to
be disposed Of will be $4,000, and Will
be distributed pro rata. ..,.... |
The Vienna Baking company expect
to put another wagon on the road this
week.
E. r. Shepherd. the pioneer wheel
man of Pittston, has opened shop IN
the rear of Armory hail. where he Is
to do all kinds Of bicycle. gun,
clock and light machinery repairing.
Your patronage solicited.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Rutledge, of
Scranton, drove to this city yesterday
with handsome team Of brown horses,
and called on their many friends.
Councilman Oscar Forster and John
Blackman Hughes were in Carbondale
on business yesterday.
NJ. ]. Carney left yesterday for Phila-
delphia, to attend the Independent
Order of Odd Fellows convention,
which is being held this week at that
city.
Alderman John ]. Jordan, Of this city,
and James Flynn, of Duryea. left yes
terday morning for few days visit
at Mount Carmel.
Miss Sarah Jones, of Plymouth, spent
yesterday with friends in town.
Mrs. Thomas Maloney and daughter
Teresa were visitors in the Electric
city yesterday.
Harry Klotz, of Philadelphia, form
srly of this city, is visiting friends in
town for few days.
Miss Belle Tordham spent Sunday
with Scranton friends.
George Sutherland, shipping clerk for
& Mcmillan, Is spending
this week at Philadelphia.
Master George Shummel is visiting
relatives at Carbondale for a few days |
Frank Carter, who had his hand &C.
verely cut with rip saw at Dersheim-
er & GrifTln's planning mill, last week,
IS again able to be out.
Alonzo Wertz, Of Binghamton, form
,rly of this city, and Miss Maggie Hood,
If Broad street, left last evening for
Harrison, N. j., where they will be mar
led by Rev. Robert Holmes. They will |
spend the honeymoon at Newark. NJ |
J.. and will later make their home at
N. Y, where Mr.. Wertz Is |
employed by the Delaware, Lacka-
wanna and Western Railroad company. |
Wall paper from cents roll up. at |
w. F. Meyer & Bros, 9S South Main |
street.