The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-03-07
Tales OF Two PITTST0NS
News of Interest to Readers Up and
Down the Valley.
THE ICE GORGE STILL REMAINS
But the People No Longer Sleep with Life
Prcservcrs on, as tho Water Is Rcced.
ing-A Strike Scttied-Evcning
with Longfellow.

Pittston, Feb. 6.-The Ice gorge still
remains intact. At the last report
there was no change in the situation
at Nanticoke. The people of this vicin-
ity are entertaining no fears for their
safety, as the water is steadily reced-
ing. An outbreak from up the river
is the only disaster that Is feared.
High School Entertainment.
The following is the programme or
the entertainment to be presented by
the students of the high school Friday
evening, in the high school room. The
exercises will commence at 7.3O sharp.
The entertainment is entitled IAN
Evening with Longfellow:'
PART I.
Chant, 1.-THE Reaper and the Flowers"
The School
ADDRESS ............,...........Jo Joseph Soliier
Reading, king Robert, of Sicily"
Sadie Morris
Song. 1.-THE Bridge" ........ Charles Weber
Essay .......................... Anna Kane
Recitation, "Faminj" Lizzie Gilmartin
Song. ship of St9le". The School
Presentation OF Volume. ...... Miss Snyder
Acceptance ot/Volume. ...........Prof. Shel
PART III.
Violin Solo. Charles Dryden
Drama "Courtship of Miles Standish."
Miles Standish. ............ Edward Gibbons
John Alden. Charles Webber
Priscilla .Birdella Williams
Council. Messenger, Indian Guests.
Recitation, paul Revere's Ride"
Joseph Keating
Song. "The Rainy Day.. The School
TABLEAUN.
l. The Wedding Scene (Courtship OF
Miles Standish).
.. The Village Blacksmith.
3. The Children's Hour.
4. Meeting of Evangellne and Gabriel
5. Hiawatha's Woolng.
:. Sandalphon, the Angel OF Prayer.
The entertainment is not intended for
the general public but for patrons OF the
school and others to whom special in
Sitations have been sent.
Alleged Breach OF Promise.
Warrants were sworn out Tuesday
by Miss Maggie Duffy. of Port Griffith.
for the arrest of John Mcdonald, OF
this place, for breach of promise. Miss
Duffy claims to hold letters which will
prove conclusive evidence OF McDon-
AIDS guilt. Mcdonald left town yes
terday afternoon and has not as yet
been apprehended. The police OF
Scranton and Wilkes-Barre have been
notified, and will keep close watch
for the runaway lover.
Miscellaneous Items.
James d. Monte. a popular and infiu-
entail young man of the West Side,
has purchased the grocery store of +.
j. Lates, situated on the corner of
Delaware and Wyoming avenues. Mr..
Monte has resigned his position at the
CoXton office of the Lehigh railroad.
and will take possession of his new
store on Monday.
We often hear the croaker say all
minstrel shows are alike. But such
is not the case with Al. c.. Fields min
strels, which will appear at Music Hall
Friday. March 8. Mr.. Field is noted
for his originality, and each succeeding
year presents new and novel entertain
ments. This season he has added the
gorgeous spectacular pantomime OF
Aladdin" which Is said to surpass
anything in its line ever attempted
Wednesday, March 20, will be the
last day on which licenses will be is
sued.
The members reception Of the Young
Mems Christian association promises
~ NC OAC VI eSpeCldl Interest. A num-
Der of new features will be presented,
making the best entertainment rem
dered by the association this season.
subscriptions to the Scranton Trib-
une will be received at our local office,
No. South Main street.
John Mcnamara was taking in the
sights at Wilkes-Barre last evening.
Constable Bennett is making large
statements regarding the velocity Of
his new horse. Fugitives in the future
will have mo walk away" TO leave this
city.
3. G. Cooper and his daughter, Har-
riet, are spending few days in New
York city.
W. ]. Lewis. OF Kingston, was a VS.
itor in town today.
Miss Jeanette McFall, of Matoon, Ill,
IS the guest OF Mrs. A. P. Smith, of
the West Side.
Ira Orr, Of Scranton. was among the
numerous visitors in town today.
Mr.. Russell, of Russell HILL Is the
guest of his daughter. Mrs. Thomas
Smell, at her home'on the West Side.
The people of Pittston are abreast OF
The times; they read The Tribune.
About forty of the members of the
local Young Mems Christian associa-
tion will attend the annual gymnasium