The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-12-02
TOLD IN A FEW LINES.

The little friends of Miss Harriet
Acker assisted her in observing the an
niVersary of her fourth birthday Tues
day afternoon at her mammals resi-
dence on South Main avenue.
The donation taken at the Union SER
vices Thanksgiving morning at the
scranton Street Baptist church. is an
nounced to amount to $1516. The Of
fering was received for the West Side
hospital and will be very acceptable.
If the other offerings which were an
nounced to have been taken at other
places are on a par, the treasury will
be well supplied.
But for the timely action of Thomas
sanders, of Luzerne street, a little
fellow whose name could not be learned
might have drowned Tuesday after
noon. A thin sheet of ice had formed
over the pool of water lying on the
left of Luzerne street, near Thirteenth
street. Several children were playing
nearby. but this boy ventured out on
the ice and went through. When res
cued he ran home seemingly none the
worse for his bath.
The rooms over Jenkins pharmacy.
corner of Jackson street and Main ave-
nue., will be occupied by st. Brendan
council, No. 243, Young Mems insti-
tutc, after the first of the year. The
council at present occupy rooms at
Clark's hall, South Main avenue. Their
new quarters are being altered to suit
the new purpose. a gymnasium will
be added and several new ideas car
ried out which could not be done in the
other quarters.
The Woman's World Of New York
city recently offered gold watch and
chain valued at $50 as n first prize in
a word contest. Miss Ray Davies,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel
Davies, of Aswell court. was the prize
winner and her friends are cOngratu-
lating her.
David Phillips, of Washburn street,
was severely injured by q fall of roof
in the Continental mines yesterday
morning. He was removed to his home
and it was found that his back, Shout
| ders and arms are badly cut and con-
fused. DR.. George Is. Reynolds is in
attendance.
Walter Nichols, of Scranton street,
visited the Columbia Engine quarters
on Division street last evening and
took tlashlight photograph of the
new apparatus. The photo was taken
lust after the $50 "alls welr' signal
with Permanent man Myers mounted
on his engine. Later, photographs of
the apartments on the second floor We're
taken.
The regular session of Panooka tribe
No. Ill, Improved Order of Red Men,
WAS held last evening at Hari Carl
hall on North Main avenue. At the
conclusion of the business a short So
cial session was enjoyed. Cigars were
passed and impromptu speeches We're
made by several of the members. The
speakers of the evening, however, were
Alderman John Il. Howe, who is one Of
the chiefs in this city, and A. Ayers.
of PeClivillc. The remarks of both
gentlemen were received with hearty
applause.
Mrs. Mary Davis, of 1863 North Rebec-
ca avenue. was plaintiff in suit
against Albert Smith. an agent of the
Prudential Life Insurance company Of
this city yesterday afternoon before
Alderman Davies. The charge was
false pretenses." The defendant
waived a hearing and entered bail in
the sum of $500 for his appearance at
court
y few inadvertant errors appeared
in the article referring to the double
anniversary of Camp rs, Patriotic Or
der Sons of America, which will be OBJ
served in Mears hail, Wednesday even
ing, Dec. :. The golden jubilee of the
order and the silver jubilee of the
| camp form the basis of the affair. En-
tertainments will be provided by the
Alpha Trio, Of New York city, compris-
ing Miss Gertrude Garland, recitation
list and vocalist, and the Perry broth
| ers. Prof James r. Hughes will give
| an address upon the Order itself and
| the purpose of the affair. No refresh
| ments will be served, but music will be
provided fOr dancing.
The latest and best styles. -:oberts,
| l26 North Main. 80