The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-06-03
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trict. II is SO written-and It is all
Wright
George w. shaeff will undoubtedly
be the next postmaster of Susquehanna.
1t is so scheduled.
On account of the execrable weather,
Congressman Cummings will not come
OF the month
Postmaster Martin ]. Ryan has been
one OF the very best officials the town
has ever known, in every respect. He
will 60 out of Office with the respect
and Hearty good will Of the entire com
munity.
THE GOOSE WAS A THIEF.
A family in Lansboro. who has long
been missing valuables, were amazed
a day or two ago to find them in the
secret nest of pet goose. Among the
articles which the thief had appropri-
ated were two gold thimbles, a tor
toise-shell comb, scarf pins. spools OF
sewing silk, silver lace and watch.
The goose had a trick of knocking at
the door in quest Of edible dainties,
and, on being admitted and petted,
would seek a sunny corner OF the room
purloining operations. 1t was hiding a
stolen watch when discovered.
MINOR MENTIoNETTES
The bans of marriage of Martin j.
Lannon and Miss Nellie Mccarthy were
announced from the altar of st. Johns
Catholic church on Sunday morning,
Mrs. Watson Bogden department
president), Mrs. JOB Malpass, Mrs. c.
E. Whitney, Mrs. f. d. Lyons, and
Mrs. M. II. Pope are in Johnstown, at
tending the state convention of the
women's Relief Corps. Mr.. Bogden is
also in Johnstown as a delegate from
Moody Post to the state encampment
Of the G. A. r.
The Monday Club" enjoyed a ban
quet in knights of Pythias hall on
Monday evening.
During the week a paper has been cir
culated among Republicans, protesting
against the removal of Postmaster
Ryan (Democrat) until the expiration
of his term of office. ITO the victors
belong the spoils" is the political slo-
gan, and Mr.. Ryan may be asked tc
abdicate.
st. Johns branch, No. H. Catholic
Mutual Benevolent association, attend
ed mass in ST. Johns Catholic church
on Saturday morning. The branch was
headed by a large flag. The members
wore handsome badges and white
gloves and made a fine appearance.
SOME OLD THINGS.
Twins aged eighty years are living
near Windsor.
A tame crow belonging to a Thomson
farmer has been taught to distinguish
colors, and will pick out from a pile
of various colors one of any colol
asked for.
A Red Rock man, while sound asleep
got out of bed at night and swan
across the river and back again. He
was carried home by some men, who
had seen him perform the remarkable
feat.
A fisherman recently had an expert
ence while angling in Crystal lake. He
was equipped with a bamboo pole, tC
which was fastened line and a hook
baited with a minnow. While the at.
tention of the fisherman was diverted
in another direction, large hawl
| suddenly swooped down and made of
with the rod, line and bait, and wa.
soon lost in the distance. The fisher
man returned home, using some Gus:
words.
AND THE LAST OF 1T.
The Oakland Methodists are working
| hard to secure a new church edifice.
Rev. Fred j. G. Ehinger, of Carbon
dale, is endeavoring to organize Lu
| theran society in Oakland. He will
probably succeed, as he is a worker.
1t is reported that the Brandt Chaf
| factory will shut down for a month.
The funeral of Dr. F. d. Lamb, 4
| prominent physician of Halstead, oc
CURED on Sunday.
Moody Relief corps held a very meri
torious musical and literary entertain
ment In Hogan's Opera house on Satur
| day evening, to defray the expenses o
| Memorial day.
The fremont minstrels, home talent
will give an entertainment in thi
| place on Friday evening
] An old resident says that in June