The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-04-08
news OF This VICINITY
STROUDSBURG.

"The German Volunteer was pre-
sented to large-sized audience on
Thursday evening, and each part was
we'll represented by the different Ia
dies and gentlemen of TINS place.
Comedian Saphar, in the title role, was
extremely funny and kept the audience
in q continuous roar of laughter during
the entire evening. Mr.. Crowley, as an
Irish soldier was exceptionally good,
and several local hits We're made that
were appreciated by the large audience.
Much enthusiasm is already being
manifested in base ball at the Normal,
and 1t is to be hoped the team Will
keep up it's practice it has so nobiy
started and thus become one of the
strongest teams in this section of the
country, as we wish to see them win
games and honor as in previous years.
At meeting of the Athletic association
it was decided to issue season tickets
at 60 cents, and a committee of five
was appointed to make arrangements
for an entertainment to be given for the
benefit of the association.
NJ. .G. Courtright has made an eX-
change of his farm at Marshall's Greek
with Jesse Smith, of East Strouds-
burg. for a house and lot.
Herbert Davis IS somewhat better
and it is hoped will soon be able to
mingle with his friends again.
Mrs. c. w. Bruton has returned to
her home at Cdnadensis, after a visit
with East Stroudsburg friends.
Miss Lottie Scott, of McKecsport, has
returned to. her home after two
months visit with friends in Montclair,
n. j. and East Stroudsburg.
Thomas C. Waters has returned from
the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy
and taken his former position in DR..
H. Bush's drug store.
The Shakespearian society of the
Normal are making arrangements for
their anniversary meeting.
The Clover Leaf Social club held its
regular business meeting at the resi-
dence of Miss Allie Chambers on Tues
day evening. There was a small at
tendance owing to the inclemency of
the weather. Several new members
were added and the names of a number
proposed, who will be balloted for at
the next regular meeting. A commit
tee was appointed to look after the
next social that will be given shortly.
IHt NdllO1ltl f.NDIGSS OlllCc HAS DCti
moved to the new building west of the
Methodist church. This company is
steadily gaining favor with our people
and is continually doing an increasing
| business.
The enrolment at the Normal now
numI ers 270, with more to follow. This
| number could be largely increased if
| the school had greater facilities for.
their accommodation. As it is, many
of the pupils board in private families.
The little Vernon Brothers, the Won
derful child musicians, will give an en-
tertainmeHt at the Presbyterian church
on Monday evening, April s, at s
O'Clock Their entertainment has been
highly endorsed by both the press and
pulpit. Tickets are for sale at d. r.
Browns, DIR. LaBar's, and the New
York store
Stewart Shively has removed from
| East Stroudsburg to his farm in Bar
| ret township.
william Townsend has sold his beau
| tiful residence on the crest of the hill
| back of Academy Hill to Mrs. Crowley,
of Main street.
Messr. Cyphers &; Chamberlain are
making extensive Improvements to
| their meat market including large
! and more convenient refrigerator.
The Young Mems Christian associa-
ton of this place have lately purchased
new piano, which they expect to place
| in their rooms today.
David Everett, who for many years
was proprietor of the hotel at Broad
headsville, moved to this place on
Tuesday. He owns the property on
Scott street formerly owned by his
brother, J. E. Everett.
Among the railroad rumors current is
one TO the effect that the Central Penn
sylvania and Western railroad will be
built this year. The road will connect
this place with Watsontown in North.
| mberland county.
UZal Hull, of the defunct Keystone
Fibre company, is seeking to locate
factory in Allentown for the manu-
faoture of fibre ware. He is the in
ventor and patentee of most of the
machinery and processes by which the
goods are made. Ill-luck has appeared
to follow Mr.. Hull. The first factory
at Belvidere, N. j., was twice de-
stroyed by fire. After removing to
East S;roudsburg and when the new
factory building was completed the
structure was blown down and ruined.
1t was rebuilt, and in November, 1894,
it was destroyed by fire.
Messrs. Graul and Mulligan. '95 were
visiting over Sunday; the former at
Wilkes Barre, and the latter at Phila-
dephia.
Miss Grace Bonner who was called
- 3D.
sumcd her studies at the Normal.
George Il. Miller's place in the cloak
and suit-making firm of Mandel e Mil
Ter, in East Stroudsburg, is occupied by
Frank Adler. and the firm name is now
Mandel & Adler. Mr.. Miller has re-
moved to Philadelphia.
Professor Kemp. of the Normal, has
rcorgani2ej his Bible class. He is
giving series of lectures on the life
and work of Saint Paul.
Lewis Bush, employed at the East
Stroudsburg Glass company's works, is
seriously i'll with an attack of grip.
Miss Nettie Tush has returned from
visit to New ork city.
Ira Carpt nier, employed by the East
Stroudsburg Class company, had his
hand severely cut by companion acci-
dentally hitting him with a bottle
which was broke, cutting the cords.
Miss Bertha Place, popular school
teacher IN the school at Popular Valley,
severely sprained her ankle on Thurs
day.
| Miss Anna Martens. of Orange, N.
j.. is visiting Mrs. Harvey Bush for
few days.
Sherman Coss, Of Claig's Meadows,
was visitor in town on Wednesday.
Moses G.. Strunk, OF Hunters Range,
was in town on Wednesday, and left
on Thursday, Accompanied by several