The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-11-12
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WEST SIDE EVENTS.
10 Organize o Lodge of the knights OF
Malta on Saturday Evening
in Mcars' Hall.

In Mcars' Hall.
The organization of new lodge or
the Order of Knights Of Malta whicn
will occur Saturday evening In Mears
hall, will bring to the West Side many
prominent men of the order from differ-
ent parts of the country. The new
lodge will be called Elect commandery,
No. 1T. 1t will have a membership
roll of about $50 men, 125 OF whom nave
already signified their intention of join
ing. Evan r, Jones and David John,
both of this side. are the organizers.
A preliminary meeting Will be held
Friday evening in Hari Carl hall for
the purpose Of completing preparation
for the regular institution OF the lodge
on the following evening. Those from
a distance who are expected to partici-
nate in the event are: Stewart A.
Lens, Of Allentown, supreme command
er in the United States; A. T. Hamil-
ton, of Lewistown. grand commander
of the state; George H. Pearce, of
Philadelphia, grand recorder of the
state, and the Malta degree team OF
Wilkes Barre.
New Blood Infused.
Last nights meeting Of the Hyde
Park Literary and Debating society
was a sort of rejuvenating affair.
Charles f. House resigned from the
and Wallace G.. Moser was
elected in his stead. W. A. Price was
elected vice-president, the office made
vacant by Mr.. Moser's promotion, and
] ohm Blume was given the treasurer
ship. A debate on the subject Re
solved, THAT the human race is de-
~ov,o,,o . In o. vary interesting and
brought out much discussion. The fea-
ture Of the debate was the able efforts
of Rev. Mr.. Griffiths, of the Summer
Avenue Presbyterian church, and Hugh
Howell. Mr.. Howell also read an Origi-
nal poem on zone Hundred Years to
Come" It was much enjoyed. The
Judges on the debate We're d. G. Pow
ell, NJ. w. Edwards and Harry Peck.
They decided in favor Of the negative
side. Rev. Mr.. Griffiths and Mr.. Ed
wards were elected to membership in
the society. The Young Peoples society
Of the Welsh Baptist church has de-
cided to give the Browning cup to the
Literary society by reason of forfeiture.
The much talked OF token will be hand
ed over next Monday evning.
Burial Of Mrs. williams.
The last respects to Mrs. Richard H.
were paid yesterday at large
gathering of friends. A short service
was conducted at 2 o'clock p. m. at the
late home of the deceased, on Academy
street. Afterward Rev. D. Jones, Of the
First Welsh Congregational church,
funeral sermon In that edi-
flee to large gathering. Mr.. Jones
dwelt upon the Christian virtues and
affection Of the deceased.
Special anthems were rendered by the
church choir. The cortege was very
large. On the handsome casket rested
many floral tributes, the offerings of
The pall-bearers were: Will
lam r. Richards, Thomas Carson, WILL
lam Richards, Edward T.. Davis. Ben
jaimin Grifflths and Benjamin Lewis.
ried by d. ID. Evans, David johnson,
George Martin and Reuben Staples. In
terrnent was made at Washburn Street
Recent Marriages.
Miss MayJ. Williams and w. J. WILL
fans, both Of this side. were welded on
Saturday evening by Rev. ID. z. Jones.
OF the Tabernacle church. The young
people are busily receiving the well
wishes of friends. Miss Lizzie Cramer
and Harrison Fluck, both former young
people of this side, were married last
at Doylestown, by Rev. Mr..
ehelp, of that place. They are now
visiting on this side. Friends are ad-
vancing hearty congratulations.
Miss Lizsie Davies, daughter Of Mr..
and Mrs. John Davis, of North Lin
coin avenue, was recently married to
Charles Sweet, of the central city. The
marriage occurred at Binghamton.
Robbed in a Hotel.
John Richards. of North Hyde Park
avenue, was robbed last night of
money, q watch and other valuables to
the amount of SIG, while enjoying. him
self in a central city hotel. He accuses
James Crossin, of Bromley avenue, of
the theft and caused the later's arrest
last evening on warrant issued from
the office of Alderman John. Constable
John Davis served the warrant and
Crossin was brought before the Justice
at $50 o'clock. He denied the charge.
Richard failed to put in an appearance
and the prisoner was placed in the West
8ide station house to await hearing.
Surprise Party TO Miss Burgerhoff.
A surprise party was recently ten
dered Miss Anna Burgerhoff. Those
present were: Jessie Paff, Maud Sloats,
Elizabeth Forging. Myrtle Miller, Lena
Miller, Maud Dale, Ethel Chase, Bessie
Altemus. Cora r. Vetters, Cora Wilson,
Bessie Sloats, Ruth Swayze, Margaret
Welch, Bertha Ross, Bertha Schuster,
Anna M. Blerwirth, Marie Hailstem,
and Charles A. Stark, Miss Forging.
Miss Lucy Faust and Miss Emma For
geng entertained the little folks.
Assaulted Ills boarding Mistress,
Thomas Jermyn. was arrested last
evening by Constable Davis. charged
with assault. and battery and threats
by > Mrs. Schmidt upon her
life. Jermyn boards with the
prosecutrix at her home, on Ninth
separated from his wife, who boards
with q relative. Mrs Schmidt is a ,wid-
oW., The assault happened last Sunday
evening at her home. At the hearing
Jermyn denied the charge, but the eyi.
dence warranted q further inyestipa.
hoil, and the prisoner was placed i'm.
Der e5oe bail TO appear atcourt.s,..s.
q News Notss and Personals. !
z 1fiss. Bertha wheeling win entertain
= few Of her. friends this evening.
= Mn, 1arys1fcC Cormac. Of South Main
&Nlnue, u visiting In Plymouth.
~. and Mrs. Harrison sTluct. Of
0t416oto'Wh, are guests of Mr.. and Mrs..
~ l1fpxef, ,Qf North Bromley Venue.
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