The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-02-22
JER1YN VI
AND
MAYFIELD

No doubt The Tribunes readers
minds reverts to this day in history,
as being the anniversary of George
Washington's birthday, and well 1t
might, for who deserves more credit
and respect than he who bore the re-
cord, First in peace, first in war, and
first in the hearts of his countrymen."
George Washingtou's education in the
Indifferent local schools, extended only
to reading, writing, arithmetic, book
keeping and land surveying, then an
important acquisition. 1t was one of
his aims to be a gentleman and when
only 13 years of age wrote, for his own
use, 110 maXims of civility and good
behavior. AT the age of 10, at the be-
ginning of the seven years war, he was
appointed adjutant of the provincial
troops, with the rank of major: in 1851
he made his only sea voyage-a trip to
Barbadoes-with his brother, Law
renee, who died soon after and left
George heir to his estates at Mount
Vernon. The news of the battle of
Lexington april 10, 1I75), called the
country to arms; and Washington. then
a member of the continental congress,
was elected commander-in-ch by
that body, and on December %, 1888.
the independence of the thirteen colon
les achieved, he retired from the army
to Mount Vernon, which he had dur
ing the eight years of war, but once
visited. He refused pay, but kept a
minute account of his personal eX-
penses, which were reimbursed by con-
gress. On April 30, 1898, he was in
augurated president of the United
States at New York, and serving for
two terms in this office, he refused to
accept third term. In 1897, when
there arose a difficulty with France,
threatening hostiities, he was appoint
ed lieutenant general and commander
n-chief. on the 18th of December,
1899, being exposed to the cold and
snow and was attacked with acute
laryngitis, of which he died on De
cember IA, 1899 Washington was
feet 2 inches high, with brown hair, blue
eyes, large head and strong arms; a
bold and graceful rider and hunter;
attentive to his personal appearance
and dignity; gracious and gentle
though at times cold and reserved and
was an exemplary member or the
Church of England.
Today being a legal holiday, the Jer-
myn postoffice will be open the follow
ing hours: Morning, 1880 to Has; af'
ternoon, 2.3O to $50.
The Grand Army men, Sons of Vet.
Grams and the Sons of Veterans drum
corps leave this morning for Shickshin'
ny to participate in a celebration al
that place today.
| Mrs. John E. Humphrey is slowly i'm
proving.
Miss Laura Jenkins of Pittston, who
formerly resided in Jermyn, is visiting
friends in town.
Miss Mary Merrick, of Second street
| is visiting her brother, Robert, il
| Scranton.
Miss Reddington, of Olyphant, is Wis
iting' Miss Maggie Sullivan, of May
| field.
| Mr.. Bert Trim, OF West Pittston, i:
visiting his sister, Mrs. II. B. Crawford
on Second street.
Mrs. A. w. Cooper, of Hawley, is Wis
iting friends in town.
Mr.. and Mrs. Kirlin, of Scranton
spent Sunday with their daughter, Mrs
| John F.. Nicholson.
Miss Edith Voeste and Messrs. Ed
win Mellow and James Reilley, spen
Sunday in Parsons.
Born-On February q, to Mr. ant
| Mrs. William j. Bergan, a son.
| Mrs. Fred Faatz, of Mayfield is seri
ously i'll.
Raymond, the little son of Mr.. ant
Mrs. Joseph Soby, is suffering Will
| diphtheria.