The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-07-08
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place yesterday afternoon. Services
were held at his late residence at
o'clock and were conducted by Revs.
N. +. Davis, Of the Welsh Baptist
church and r. S. Jones, D. D., Of the
Welsh Congrees tionaJ church. Inter-
ment was made in Washburn street
Cemetery. Mr. Davis was ~ years
and y months Of age. He came to this
country from Llanelly, Wales. about
Is years ago and has resided in this
section since that time. During that
time he made many friends and became
widely known His death has caused
q gap that will not easily be filled.
The family have the heartfelt sympa-
thy Of all in their bereavement.
Monday night the police We're inform
ed by Mrs. George Weed of the disap-
pearance Of her nineteen-year-Old son,
william. This is the boy who was
robbed about a week ago Of $1975, his
months earning by an unknown man
near the Marvine shaft. He Is a half
witted fellow and on this account much
anxiety IL felt for his safety.
The case Of Joseph Lynch against
Charles 'Corwin was postponed last
evening until tonight at $50. Lynch Is
represented by Attorney George w.
Beale.
The hearing Of the case Of D. F. Mar
shall against Michael Hoban was post
poned last evening until tomorrow
morning at 8 o'clock. Mr.. Marshall Is
employed by the Traction company as
u conductor OH Peckville car. Last
Monday evening while making an in
bound trip he had for a passenger.
fare, and in the dispute the conductor
claims that Hoban attempted to in
jure him. The trial was postponed on
account of the inability of the prosecut-
ing attorney, Horace e. Hand, to be
present.
Mr. and Mrs. Edward Walsh, of Avo-
ca, who has been visiting Mrs. Nor
rison. Of West Market street, for the
past few days. have returned.
The Cayuga Accidental fund held
their annual picnic at the Brisbin grove
yesterday.
Richard Walsh. Of Keiser avenue, is
seriously i'll.
The members Of the Holy Rosary
church choir enjoyed days outing at
Lake Winola yesterday.
John, the son Of George Green, Of
Amelia avenue, was painfully injured
Monday morning by being kicked by
a mule, while at work in the Dickson
shaft.
George and Charles Greener were be-
fore Alderman Roberts Monday morn
ing charged with stealing a pair of
pants, coat and vest from p. c. Con-
molly. Of Legget's street. George was
held under $500 bail and Charles $500.
John Lynch, Of North Main avenue,
was seriously bitten by mad dog yes
terday afternoon. Mr.. Lynch was on
his way home from work, and in pass
ing by the house Of Charles Corwin,
who owns the dog, was set upon by the
dog, which succeeded in burying its
teeth in his hand.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Humphrey, Of
Jermyn, is visiting Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas
II. Powell, of Putnam street.
Miss Eva Steel, Of Honesdale, who
has been visiting Miss Jennie Fields, of
Thompson street, returned home yester-
day.
Byron Washburn. Of Mulley's store, is
visiting in Lenoxville.
Carence Billiard and sister, of Phila-
delphia. IL visiting friends on Church
avenue.
Miss Nellie Purcell. of Hawley, is
visiting friends in this section.
Miss Bridget Foley, Of Philadelphia,
is the guest of Thomas Lotus, of Leg
gett's street.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jessie Davis and child,
of Shenandoah, IL visiting friends in this
section.
Arthur Smith, of Finner & Chappel's
store. who has been spending a few days
in BinghamtOn, has returned home.
Miss Name Leonard, Of Market street,
Is at WilkeS-Barre.