The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-07-13

evenig. In Alderman Fiddie's office and
| Mckinley club organized. Alderman
Fiddler was chosen temporary chair
man and William j. Owens was made
president; William Shotten, vice-presi-
dent, and John Il. Owens, secretary
The executive committee consists of
| Giles Decker, Attorney A. A. Vosburg,
| Isaac S. Jones, d. H. Evans, Thomas
Watkins, Noah Williams and Morgan
Leonard. A committee Of five with
A. A. Vosburg as chairman, was chosen
to consider rules, bylaws, etc. Resolu-
t!ons endorsing Mckinley and Hobart
| and sound money, were passed. BY a
unanimous vote Issac s. Jones' candi-
dacy for the nomination for legislature
from the First legislative district was
endorsed. Forty-nine members were
| enrolled, but the club expects to turn
out from $50 to 200 strong in Tuesday
nights parade. The meeting adjourned
to meet at the alderman's office tomor-
row evening at o'clock sharp, to par
ticipate in the parade.
An Inside Accidental Fund was or
ganiZed in OMalley's hall last Satur-
day evening. The meeting was called
| to order by temporary chairman John
b. Davis. and after the object of the
meeting was stated, the elCtion of Of
ficers was proceeded with. John b.
Davis was unanimously elected presi-
dent: w. L. Jones, secretary; Frank
Zimmerman, inside foreman treasurer
The trustees are: Thomas Lewis, Pat
rick Welsh and David Reese. The con-
stitution and bylaws governing Storr's
Accidental Fund was adopted.
a meeting of the Holy Rosary church
members resulted In a large donation
| for the Pittston relief und. The presi-
| rents of all the Catholic societies con-
nected with the parish We're consulted
| who agreed to lay the matter before
their respective societies. A meeting
was called for last evening. The Rev.
p. o. O'Donnel, at present acting pastor
of the Holy Rosary church, briefly stat
ed the object of the meeting He re-
minded those present that the teaching
of the Catholic church was that when
one man suffered the Others should en-
deavor to sooth the pain and promote
| happiness. No aching heart should be
refused sympathy and substantial aid
in the hour Of need. The societies gem
erously responded to the call. Father
| w hittS - oONiOty, SpO, t7Siis' VI N'oiuiiibii,
No. 2, $50: A. O. H.. b. of A.. No. 6, $50:
| High Works b. S. 500; A. o. H., b. of
A., No. l6, $50; st. Niary's Father
Mathew Cadets. $50; A. o. H.. B. of f..
No. 8. $75; st. Joseph's Y. NJ. S., Sl00;
individual subscriptions, $l5l.S5 Total.
| $70l.S5.
Charles Shipton had n narrow escape
| from serious injury while crossing the
square. Mr.. Shipton was crossing from
Davis drug store To Atherton's store,
| and miscalculating the distance of the
| street car from the walk, attempted
to cross the tracks. The side of the
| fender struck him throwing him be-
meath the car Immediately in front OF
| the wheels. The motorman quickly re-
versed the power and q serious acci-
dent was averted.
President John Mullen has called for
meeting Of Marquette council, No.
423 Y. NJ. J., at their rooms this even
ing. Important business will be trans
acted.
A japanese gentleman will deliver a
lecture, Illustrated by stereoptican
views. In the North Main Avenue Bap-
tist church. this evening.
Osbore Richards and Miss Bertha
Simmons spent yesterday at Lake
WinOla.