The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-01-21

lusing on the night of Jan. IS. He was
an ex-soldier and unmarried. 1t Is
stated he was intoxicated and had lain
down on the railroad.
The new creamery building which Is
nearing completion is "a by 80 feet, be-
sides the engine room, and is very
model structure.
Ice harvesters in this vicinity have
nearly secured their annual supply.
which Is Of very good quality.
Considerable excitement on the Ii
cense question has been aroused in this
burg.
j. Wesley Lewis. one of Pixies thriv-
ing and highly respected farmers. died
at his late home in Piattville last Tues
day morning and the funeral was held
on Saturday. He has been a sufferer
for some time, but death was not so
soon expected. The deceased leaves a
widow, three brothers and one sister.
The Tribune has our thanks for their
1896 annual, which Is found full of sta
tistical notes and events which prove
of great importance to those who have
been fortunate in securing one of the
copies. 1t Is we'll worth the price-25
cents--and we should think that every
home in The Tribune's territory would
be the possessor of such a historical
pamphlet.
Gilmore will give one of his famous
band concerts in Owego, N. Y, on Feb.
II.
]. T. McCollum. esq, of Towanda, is
the district attorney for this county,
the term of b. Kirkendall, jr.. having
expired.
d. NJ. Willcock, chief Of police at
Towanda.. has purchased the Nestor
restaurant In that town.
At the Democratic county convention
In Towanda last Monday, Attorney $.
II. Smith. Of Towanda, was elected
chairman and H. J. Hallock, of Wyalu-
sing, secretary for the year 1896.
The Merchants Mutual Insurance
company Of Wyalusing elected the fol-
lowing officers at it's recent annual
meeting: President, Il. A. Strong. Of
Wyalusing: vice president, r. J. Fuller.
of Camptown; secretary, G. II. Ingham.
of Wyalusing; treasurer T.. d. Lewis.
of Wyalusing. There have been 155 poll
cies written, and property to the
amount Of $265.OOO, the company being
been no losses.
Our Gem orchestra, one of the best
musical organizations in Eastern Penn
musical organizations in eastern Brad
ford. have been secured to furnish mu-
sic at the Congregational church every
Sunday evening
Burton and Benton Wells came up
from New York city. last Friday to
make a visit of few days among
friends and relatives.
Walter Wells and C. I. Van Dyke, of
Wyak kjsing, We're visitors in town last
Wednesday. They had been sojourn-
Ing In these parts in the interest of the
former gentleman. who Is of the firm
of Wells Bros, dealers in musical in
struments.
Mrs. Omer Chaffee is very i'll at her
home above town. She mas been in a
critical condition. but now slowly i'm
proving.
tai, N. Y. are visiting friends in town
for few days.
Burton Ellsworth, of Wyalusing. was
In town spending Saturday and Sum
day.
surprise party was rendered Miss
Hattie Taylor last Friday evening in
honor Of her birthday.
The following have been transacting
business at the county seat the past
week: Leroy Coleman, s. II. Davies,
J. l.. LaRue. II. A. Wilson, Rev. s. l.
Davis and Postmaster c. II. Miller.
w. II. Richmond. the optician of
OwegO, has been in town for a day or
SO past.
smith Bros. general merchants Of
Camptown, have opened branch store
at Burchardville. Their brother, T.. T..
Smith, late of the firm of ManselI e.
Smith. of Laceyville. will be manager
The force at Johnsons furniture fac
tory Is now working eight hours a day.
owing to lack of water.
While cutting in the woods last Sat,