The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-02-13
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The stone and mortar for the founda-
tion OF the new culpl breaker of the
Delaware and Hudson company is be-
ing placed on the ground and work will
begin on the building as soon as the
weather settles. The breaker will be
ances fOi the preparation of culm and
will give employment to number Of
men and boys.
This evening there will be another
meeting in Newcomb'S hall of
those who protest against the increase
of water rates. The committee ap-
pointed at the last meeting has an inn
portant report to make. The meeting
may alsc be addressed by Mr.. Nc
Eachen. of the National Boring asso-
citation.
Hon. A. +. McNulty and w. Fl. Phil
bin attended the banquet given by
Olyphant conclave. Improved Order of
Heptasophs. on Tuesday evening. Mr..
McNulty responded to the toast, THE
Press"
One of the most attractive show VIM
dows in this section Is that of Foote's
pharmacy, where an Election in
Frogtown' is shown in neat display
of advertising matter. The manage
ment does credit to the excellent taste
Of the designer. John a. FoOte, and Is
subj 'ct cf much favorable comment.
Mise Tessie McHale. of Dunmore. is
the guest of the Misses Lally, of Laurel
street.
Miss Ruby Graham. Of Scranton,
called on friends here last evening.
One of the most successful socials
conducted here in a long time was that
held in the Father Mathew house on
Monday evening. The hall was densely
crowded and the occasion was very en-
joyable. The proceeds of the social
were donated to the contest fund of
Thomas j. Clark. a member of the
knights of Father Mathew society,
which conducted the social.
st. Thomas church fair will close on
Saturday evening, when the piano will
be disposed Of and the contests be-
tween the little girls will be decided.
The fair will be open tonight and to-
morrow night also, and each evening
an entertainment will be given. The
fai. has already beer a great success.
L. A. James, of South Main street,
was in Scranton yesterday. -.
The borough council met In regular
session on Tuesday evening. Aside
from the approval of a number of bills
there was little business of Importance
transactes.
An admirable lot of hyacinths and
croC Des in full bloom adds beauty to
the residence Of John b. Lark. on Main
street The display is the finest in
town and is one of which Mr.. and Mrs.
Lark may justly be proud
Miss Gardner, of PittSton. Is the
guest of her cousin. Miss Julia New
comb of Cemetery street.
Miss Clara Mcnamara, of Pittston. Is
visiting the Misses Coyne, of Hill
street.
The disgraceful affair at the Ridge on
Monday, which resulted in the death
of Michael Rutosky. Is simply an ag-
gravated form OF crime that has been
all too common in that locality during
the last few years. There was a time.
and that not long ago. when there was
not a more peaceable place in the coun-
ty than the little village known as the
Ridge" but the recent influx Of large
percentage of lawless element has re-
suited In IA marked change in the char
acter Of the place, and 1t is now rapidly
earning an unenvlable notoriety.
Hardly a month passes that has not its
quota of nlurderous assaults, riots or
other forms of crime. This time the
victim is q man who had been consid
cred one OF the best representatives of
his nationality in this borough. lie
was one OF the oldest Of olir Polish resi-
dents. and during his residence here
acquired considerable property and in
fiuenCe