The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-07-28
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Edward Haggerty, a student at st.
Paufs college, New York, is visiting his
grandmother, Mrs. Mary Melvin, of
West Market street.
Harry Thomas of West Market street,
is visiting at Atlantic City.
Benjamin Edwards and sister, Mrs.
Martha Il. Brammer, of Dedham, Ia.
are the guests of relatives in this end.
A party of young people from Lake
Winola, en- route to their homes in
Wilkes-Barre, were entertained last
evening by Miss Anna Jenkins at her
home on Putnam street.
Prof. f. b. ONelll, late organst Of
the Dowlais Parish church, South
Wales, is visiting his relatives, Mr. and
Mrs. Daniel Price, of Spring street. Mr..
ONeill is known to many of the resi-
dents of this city.
Mrs. Lewis T. Williams, of Wayne
avenue, is ILL.,.
On or about March last, goods
amounting to the value of $50 were
taken from the residence of Mrs. Sarah
Lees. The theft was fastened upon Ed
ward Bagott, who, upon surmising that
warrant was out for his arrest, de-
camped for parts unknown. Nothing
was heard of him until yesterday, when
1t was learned that he had returned
from his tour and was living on the
West Side. Constable Davis arrested
him. He was brought before Alderman
Roberts and given a hearing last even-
ing, at which time he was compelled to
give bail in the sum of $500 for his ap-
pearance at court
The funeral of Mrs. Daniel Coleman
was conducted yesterday afternoon
The remains were conveyed from the
house on Green street to the Puritan
Congregational church, which was al
ready thronged with friends, which
evidenced the popularity of the de-
ceased. Rev. Mr. Evans, of Vandling,
delivered an impressive funeral SER
mon. Several anthems were sung by
the church choir. At the conclusion Of
the service, the remains were taken to
Forest Hill cemetery, where interment
was made.
Richard Thomas, of Mulley's store,
is spending his vacation in Atlantic
City.
Fred. Lewis, of West Market street,
returned yesterday from Plymouth.
Monday evening John Connolly and
a number of companions were seated
on the Leggetts street bridge, when
number of Italians passed the place.
Connolly uttered some remark which
aroused the ire of one of the Italians.
Michael Parrotti. He gave vent to his
wrath by drawing large pocket knife
and made a dive for Connolly, who,
upon perceiving his purpose, lodged to
one side, receiving the brunt of the
blow on his left arm. He luckily es-
capped injury, but one side of his coat
was cut. He then made his escape and
went before Alderman Fidler to have
Parrotti arrested. Parrotti was given
hearing last evening and gave bail
in the sum of $500.
John j. White was arrested on
charges preferred by Thomas Williams
who alleges that White committed an
unprovoked assault upon him. Alder
man Roberts gave the case a hearing
and held White in bail for his appear
ance.
Vaughn Davis of Nebraska, who has
been visiting friends in this end, and
who expected to return to his home to-
day, was urged upon by his many
friends to reconsider his intentions
which he did, and will occupy the pull
pit of the Welsh Baptist church on
West Market street, to the delight OF
his numerous friends.
George Brown, the youth who met
with such a mysterious accident Mon
day, is still in a semi-conscious state
He occasionally regains partial con-
sciousness, but he is unable to explain
as to how he met with the accident.
Thomas Carnasdine, of Wayne ave-
nue., has recovered from his recent ill.,.
ness.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Jones have re-
turned from Audenried.