The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-06-16
DUNMORE.

the boiling sun all day, he was com
pletely exhausted with the heat and
dust. After supper he lay down upon
a lounge to rest, falling into a deep
sleep. In a short while he was vio-
lently disturbed with loud crash fol-
lowed by a shower of broken glass.
He stood for n few moments complete
ly unnerved, being unable to under
stand what had taken place. A tour
of the premises resulted in the dis
covery of broken window pane,
which large stone had gone,
passing a few inches above Mr.. Mar
ions head. Last night he had Thomas
Dougherty, a nelghbor of his, arrest
ed for the offence. At the hearing be-
fore Squire Cooney, Marion was given
until this evening to furnish more evil
dence.
Miss Jessie Swartz, of Electric ave-
nue., has returned from a few months
visit with relatives in Talapooza, Ga.
Miss Elizabeth Vert will be married
to Sudler Hopkins tomorrow evening.
The class of '96 met in No. l build
ing last night and completed arrange
ments for their banquet, which is to
be held next Friday evening, June %.
All committees reported progress.
The supper given by Mrs. A. d.
Blackington to the congregation of the
Presbyterian church last night was
most brilliant social function. The eve
ning's entertainment was in charge of
the following ladies: Mrs. A. d. Black
ington, Mrs. G. w. b. Allen, Mrs.
Henry Beyea, Mrs. Elmer Vickers. Mrs.
Joseph Comerstock, Mrs. j. f. Close
Mrs. David Smith Mrs. Hugh Higgins,
Mrs. Phoebe Brown, Mrs. Keeters, Mrs
Charles Farrer, Mrs. John Moffat, Mrs.
Martha Chamberlain and Miss Belle
Barton. The tables were presided over
by the following: Mrs. Charles Far
rer, Mrs Martha Chamberlain, Mrs.
]. f. Close and Miss Belle Barton. The
tables were prettily decorated with
roses, peonas and ferns, while large
punches of laurels, daisies, ferns and
potted plants adorned the reception
room. During the evening solos were
rendered by Miss Anna Boyd. Mrs.
George Dimmick and A. j. Harber. The
young ladies who assisted at the va
rious tables were: The Misses Mabel
Christ, Ruth Gibbons, Elsie Close, Kate
Dryden, Lydia Farrer, Anna Dryden,
Bessie Bone, Cornelia Galpin, Marion
iDi yuNhs lIuNy iISNhCl
Edith Ripley, Edith Vert. Maud Saw
age, Lcttie Ripley, Blanche Bloes,
Anna Bishop, Ida Doty Lilly Wardell,
Florence Fowler and Mez Trey. A sill
yer collection was taken up, the pro-
ceeds of which were placed toward
the Ladies' Home and Foreign Mis-
sionary society.
The friends of Charles Griffin, the
boy who was arrested at the instance
of Kim Sing, the laundryman, deny
that he is the ring leader of a gang of
toughs. The truth of the matter is
they say that he was led into the
trouble by young men many years his
senior. His arrest has had the effect
of opening his eyes to the error of his
way by showing him the gravity of
what he though was mischievOus fun.
Micnael j. Mcdonald, the popular
merchant on Chestnut street, will be
married this evening TO Miss Helen Nc
Andrew, of Moscow.
The funeral of Mary G.. Dandrea,
aged 1 year, took place yesterday af-
ternoon from her parents home on
Main street. Interment was made in
St. Mary's Catholic cemetery.
From today, June 16, until Oct. 10,
1897, all persons owning dogs must
have them muzzled. All unmuzzled
dogs will be shot.
Fred Yost, of Easton, Pa, is the
guest of Mr.. and Mrs. II. A. Depew,
of Blakely street.
Matthew Gettins, of Franklin street
sustained several body bruises at No.
colliery yesterday, where he is en-
plOyed as miner
Miss Lizzie Wilson is i'll at her home
en- Spencer street.
black steer, having white spot on
forehead, also with no horns, wandered
into the yard of John Schuler, of Brook
street, yesterday afternoon. Owner
can have same by applying at above
residence.
George Polaski, Of Prospect Park
swore out warrants last night for the
arrest of Joe Burke, charging him with
the larceny of a watch. The case will
be tried tonight before Squire CoOney
A good deal of important business
was transacted at the school board
meeting last night. Members present
were: Wilson, Bronson, Ginley. Swift
and Glynn. Mr.. Boland asked the
board to change the date of the clos.
AiiS VI MS SNip'i. <NANNl lllbNil uioN
sion the board finally agreed to close
all the borough schools upon the same
date, June 23. The tax levy was made
the same as last year, seventeen mills
Nine mills for tuition; four and one
half for building and three and one
half for redemption of bonds. Ginley
was appointed a committee on Nos
5 and 8 schools; Swift, No. l building
Bronson. Nos. and 3; Glynn. Nos.
and 6; Murray, Nos. and s. Tuesday
June 2l, was fixed for the annual visi
of inspection through the Variou:
school buildings. The members will
meet at No. building at o'clock.
motion was made and seconded to hole
an examination for teachers between
July ~ and Is. The following sent il
their application for the position o
teacher: Mary Early, Nellie Wilson
Edith Masters and Bertha G. Wall
Walter A. Sanford and II. II. Bur
roughs sent in application for the po
sition of superintendent of schools
Miss Margaret Reardon asked tn
board for an increase in her salar!
of IS per month. The matter was laiC
over for consideration. Thursday, jun
a. was appointed to view the list o
generations. The bill of Messrs
Feeney and Williams for $l4S.75 wa
| ordered paid. A motion was carrie,
to engage Borough Attorney T. j
Duggan to act as legal adviser re
garding the Issuing of bonds. The boar,
then adjourned to meet Thursday eve
ming, June "a.