The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-06-16
LERAYSVILLE.

]. Il. Nancy, candidate for sheriff Of
Athens, was in town last week greet
ing the politicians.
+. ]. Miller was down the valley last
week looking after his customers in
the cigar trade.
County Commissioner Green was in
town last week on official business. By
the way, Mr. Green Is Il candidate for
denomination. He has been one Of our
best officials. being full of vim and in
every way possible has looked after
the interests of the taxpayers. No bet
ter or capable man can fir his place, so
why do we need change?
Mrs. Randolph Brlster and Nina
Pierce We're visitors in Laceyville and
vicinity couple, of days last week
w. ID. Abbott. who has been spending
some time in Philadelphia. returned to
this place last Wednesday.
VIII Allis. of North. Orwell, was visit
ing at T.. ]. Atwood's last Saturday
and Sunday.
Rev. j. S. Ellsworth, of Owego, N. Y,
was guest among his former parish
ioners here over Sunday.
Mrs. Reuben Patton has moved from
this place to Prattville.
Rev. G.. Hutchinson has been lately
visiting his mother, Mrs. ]. j Garfield.
Rev. Walter Buck and little son, of
Massachusetts, are visiting In these
parts, at present being guests of his
father, Hon. p. II. Buck.
NJ. $. Prentice is having his dwelling
repainted.
a. c. Pierce has taken up his abode
at the county house in Burlington.
The fire laddies of Wyalusng are pre-
pairing for one of the largest Fourth Of
July celebrations ever held in that
town. Besides fantastic parade, there
will be a ball game, races, etc. Over
500 has been subscribed for the affair.
Miss Agnes Miller is spending a fort
night in Herrickville.
Mrs. w. A. Corbin and little daughter,
are visiting relatives and friends in
Durell. Athens and Sayre.
John McCauley, of Towanda, was a
| recent visitor in town.
Mrs. Hartley Gregory. of Laceyville.
Mrs. s. b. Garfield.
Harry Bennett and wife. of Elmira,
N. ", were visiting the formers sister,
Mrs. b. p. Fassett, several days last
week.
Miss Annie Cook was calling on Pot
terville relatives last Friday.
Miss Ida Fassett, Of Laceyville, was
a guest of her parents. In town over last
Saturday and Sunday.
Rev. s I. Davis, accompanied by
Hugh Jones. a Yale graduate who has
been preaching as a supply at Meath.
was q visitor at Rev. d. Davis In Rome
last week. Mr.. Jones returned to
Wilkes Barre last Friday.
John Baldwin, of Laceyville, an aged
and former resident OF this place, was
visiting his son. John Baldwin and
brother, A. 8. Baldwin several days last
week.
. A rag and quilting party was held
under the auspices of Mrs. Adelaide
Ellsworth last Wednesday afternoon.
The affair was held in |. S. Beebe's
barn. which was richly decorated. An
elegant ,epast was served. The fol-
lowing ladies were present: Mrs. B. H.
Beardsley, Mrs. w. D. Johnson, Mrs. B.
o. Codding. Mrs. G. B. Brister, Mrs. w.
T. Morris, Mrs. @. w. Durga, Mrs. o.
W. Palmer, Mrs. w. f. Garfield. Mrs.
p. G. Moore. Mrs. Abel Moore, Mrs. I.
l.. LaRuc, Mrs. L. b. Howell, Mrs. l..
Dimmock, Mrs. ]. a. Ellsworth, Mrs.
George Bosworth, Mrs. s. J. Granger.
Mrs. w. d. Abbott. Mrs. G. w. Beecher,
Mrs. G. W. Brink, Mrs. Sam Davis,
Mrs. s. b. Garfield. Mrs. f. c. Warner,
Mrs. NJ. T.. Warner, Mrs. w. Chaffee,
Mrs. Il. ]. Clark, Mrs..S. w. Buck, Mrs.
Jane Warner, Mrs. Ran. Bristcr. Mrs.
G. A. Carter. Mrs. l. s. Beebe. Mrs. G.
T.. Billings. Mrs. Orville Ellsworth
Miss Lena Ellsworth, Mrs. ]. Il. Lines
Mrs. N. b. Brink, Mrs. +. w. Gaylord
Miss Anna Brink, Miss Elizabeth Davis
Miss Ermena Gartside.
Mrs. w. d. Marsh was visiting rela-
tives in Wyalusing last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. F. Garberson, ol
Marion, Ohio, are spending a few weeks
visiting her brother. j. M. Ford, or
Ford street.
The young people rendered surpi 'se
party to William Ellsworth last Friday
evening. in honor of his birthday.
Rev. S. ]. Davis entertained a large
company Of the young people of the
church at his home to lawn social las
Saturday afternoon. Ice cream wa.
served.
Michael Erle," under the direction OF
Ned Turner. was given by the amateur
dramatic club of Laceyville, at Schoo
hall last Saturday evening The play
gave general satisfaction, and the mem
bers spoke their lines very well. Music
was furnished by the Laceyville or
chestra. Those who took parts were
Miss Flora Arnold. Miss Ida Palmer
Mrs. G.. A. Darrow, Mac Ward. Jane!
Cook, w. G. White, Fred Platt, Johr
Lacey and Ned Turner. The melo
drama was followed by very laugh