The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-02-15

years, an employe of the Pennsylvania
Coal company, at the Barnum shaft.
He was crossing the Erie and Wyom-
ing railroad bridge on South Main
street early this morning, when he fell
and received 4 confusion of the hip.
The patients at the hospital now num-
ber 2S, 81 male and female. The
female ward els not adequate to the
present demands, as it will only ac-
commodate five beds.
DR.. Walsh's Condition Critical.
The improvement noted yesterday in
the condition of Dr. j. j. Walsh, who
has been dangerously i'll at his home
on William street, has not been main
tained. At . o'clock tonight he was
unconscious, and the attending ply
sician, DR.. McFadden. expressed doubts
of his recovery DR.. Walsh had
not enjoyed first-class health for
many months. Three years ago the
grip wracked his system, and its lin
gering after effects frequently caused
him much annoyance. This, added to
the extraordinary demands of his eX-
tensive practice, eliminated some days
ago in a severe, and, as it proves, we'll
nigh fatal Illness. Dr. Walsh has been
repeatedly advised by friends to take
a rest from the incessant demands
made upon his time and vitality; but
while promising TO do this at some
more convenient time" he never man.
aged to reach such a time. 1t is simply
the truth to say that no other physician
in this community has larger number
of personal friends and grateful bene-
ficaries of his professional skill than
has DR.. Walsh. The news of his i'm
provement would be almost as welcome
to them as to the immediate men,
bers of his family. If good wishes and
anxious solicitude possess sufficient
curative virtue, DR.. Walsh will be COM
pletely restored to health in short order.
A Decided Success.
The ladies' of Branch 80, Ladies'
Catholic Benevolent association, are
greatly elated over the success of their
anniversary banquet, held at Phoenix
hall last evening. A large delegation
from both Dunmore and AvOca were
present as were also representatives
of the Wilkes-Barre and Ashley
Following supper, several songs were
rendered in excellent style by Miss Coo
ney, of DunmOre; Mr.. Conlan, of Avoca,
and NJ. T.. Golden and william De
vanny. of this place. The following
committee were in charge: President,
Miss H. NJ. Cooney; secretary, Miss
May Keating; Mrs. J. Riley, Mrs. SWEET
land, Mrs. B. j. Conlan. Mrs. Kearney
Mrs. f.. j. Mcdonnell, Mrs. A. Early
| Mrs. NJ. A. Kelly, Mrs. Frank Cohen
Mrs. Thomas Mangan, Misses b. Mul-
! rahey, Annie quinn, Margaret Joyce
Il. Murphy, and others. o. f. Markir
| furnished the music.
Miscellaneous Items.
The Eagles "old time fair com.
mences Thursday, Feb. q. The citi.
| zens of Pittston should bear in mind
that the Eagles are volunteer fremeu
| and have purchased apparatus of mod.
| ern make through their own efforts
| They attend every fire on either side
Of. the river, If 1t occurs i'm their district
or not, and risk life and limb to save
property. Attend the fair and hell
the boys along.
! Insurance Agent Joseph Hileman, sr.
Is confined to mis- home with the grip
All regular subscriptions to the
| Scranton Tribune will be received at
our local office. No. South Main street
| James Truhlll, who accepted clerk.
ship with a Scranton drug firm two
weeks ago, is visiting his parents or
North Main street.
Miss Anna Laycock, of Wyoming was
the guest of West Side friends this
afternoon.
| Edward J. Crowell, who has been III
for the PAST few days, Is now conva.
| lesccnt.
All complaints of non-dellvery OF The
Tribune should be reported at our loca
office, No. South Main street.
The Rice Comedy company, all mex
week at Music Hall.
John 1;Oberts. the affoble and enter
prsing clerk at j. II. Ricketts, gents
furnishing establishment has returned
from visit with friends at Moscow.
Miss Libbie Ruefer and her sister
Mrs. Rauschmeyer. of Wilkes Barre
are the guests of Miss Anna Buschnel
of Sebastopol.
Contributions OF news will be thank
fully received at The Tribune loca
office, No. s South Main street.
The return of the white Crook" a
Music Hall tomorrow G'rlday), Feb. 15
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