The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-01-12

Mr. and Mrs. HerEert LanGdon, of
Herrickville, have returned home after
few days visit at he residence of
their son, Robert
Mr.. John Campbell of the West Side.
is seriously i'll of intlammatory rheu-
matism.
The marriage of Miss Lizzie Mitchell.
an esteemed LADY of this town, and
James Walsh, popular young man,
of Moosic, is announced to take place
this month
Star of the VALLEY Social club meets
in odd Fellows hall this evening.
Misses Ella O'Malley and Kate
Dougher spent SUNDAY with friends in
Scranton.
The Ladies' Aid society of the Meth
odist Episcopal church will meet at
the home of Mrs. Rose Newln tomor-
row afternoon.
Mine Foreman Robert Mcmillan is
seriously i'll of grippe.
Miss Lena Keiffer, of Wilkes Barre,
is the guest of her cousin, Miss Jennie
Newlin.
The Sarsheld Dramatic company is
rehearsing THE Spy of Atlanta" which
they expect to present in Il few months
The cantata entitled Shiloh" under
the leadership of John r. George, win
be reproduced in the Langcliffe church
on January 90. Admission win be free,
but silver Offering will be taken up
and contributed to the Christian En-
deaVor union.
Mrs. Lawrence Rourlte and daugh-
! ter Miss Kathleen; of Waymart, We're
! guests of Mrs. Peter Boylan yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Decker of Mich
n1 ia
| Mr.. and Mrs. Michael Lawler, of the
| West Side
Mr.. Frank Fadden has returned to
| Newport News after spending a few
! weeks at he. residence of his parents.
Mr. Henry McGraw, of Newport, r.
| l., is the guest of John Whalen.
Mr.. Charles Johnson is suffering from
| a serious throat affection.
The funeral of the S-year-old daugh-
ter of Rev and Mrs. Ball, of Olyphant,
took place on Friday afternoon The
remains We're conveyed over the Della
ware and Hudson railroad to Avoca
| where interment was made in Lang
cliffe cemetery. Mr. Ball was formerly
a resident of this place and during his
| pastorate, two of his children We're
inferred where the third now reposes
The funeral of Mrs. Charles Monroe
took place on Sunday afternoon and
was largely attended. Services Were
conducted in the Primitive Methodist
church, where Rev. j. Jones preached
an eloquent and touching sermon. In
terment was made in Pittston ceme-
terry.
David NJ. Cranston, eldest son of Mr.
and Mrs. Robert Cranston, of North
| Main street, died at 5.15 o'clock yester-
day morning after an illness of only
eight days, erysipelas and heart failure
| being the cause of death. The deceased
was 80 years of age and enjoyed the
confidence and respect of all who knew
him. His demise so early in life with
the bright prospects of life before him
fall heavily upon his parents and other
members of the family. The funeral vii
take place tomorrow "wednesday af-
ternoon. The remains will be vieWeC
at the family residence. Services vii
be conducted in the Langclitfe Presby-
terian church. Interment will be made
in Langciffe cemetery.
Past Grand Dictator George A. Du-
brec, of Pennsylvania, will deliver 6
public address on the new assessment
plan and the aim and objects of the
order in general on tomorrow (Wednes
day) evening. Jan. 13. at 7.SO o'clock
Everybody will be made welcome.