The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-04-03
Suburban News.
In General
PROVIDENCE.

Rev. W. G. watkins will preach tomor-
row morning and evening in the North
Main Avenue Baptist church. Commun-
ion and the hand Of fellowship to new
members will be given in the morning
service.
Miss Mabel Wheeler and Bertha Wat
kins, who have been spending their spring
vacation with the latter's parents, Rev.
and Mrs. W. q. Watkins, returned yes
terday to resume their studies at Buck
nell university.
\ rather interesting case was brought
before Alderman Roberts last evening.
John Timlin was the defendant and
Richard Howell prosecutor. The evidence
submitted to the alderman's attention by
Howell was that some two weeks ago
Howell Twas in dire need OF money, ana
being the possessor of watch and
chain, valued at Sl4, prepared himself 10
Timln's to secure u loan. He succeeded
In securing ~ cents on the watch and
chain and left them as bonus for the
80 cents. After two weeks he had sutti-
ciently replenished his purse TO be able
TO redeem his watch and chain, but his
request was met with refusal. After re-
peated attempts to gain his valuaDies,
and each time meeting with refusal, he
finally took the law as last recourse.
warrant was issued for his arrest, and at
the hearing last evening, after a good
satisfactory conclusion upon the de-
| fcndant paying the costs of prosecution
| and returning the watch and chain.
The Welsh Baptsts will conduct SER
| vices tomorrow at Winton's hall, their
place of worship, between Oak and Mar
ket streets. Rev. W. +. Davis will preach
| at both sessions, preaching Welsh in the
morning and English in the evening. Bible
| school at . p. m, and chlldren's meet
ing at S.S0 u. m.
| James Cousins, who was painfully
| burned some time ago IN the Marvine
| shaft. Is able 10 be about.
| Michael Leonard, of West Market street,
is suffering from a severe attack OF
| pneumonia.
Howard Carr who has been visiting
| friends in this section, returned to his
home, at Prompton.
| A delightful surprise party was ten
| dered Philip Thomas, the popular singer,
at his home, on Spring street by the
| young people OF the Welsh Congregational
| church. the occasion being the twenty
fourth anniversary of his birthday. Songs
and recitations were the chief diversion
of the evening and some excellent selec-
tions were rndrd. Chif among them were
rendered by MeSsrS. Johns and Thomas
and are worthy of special mention.
! The home of Mr.. ana Mrs. David Rich
| ards, on Wayne avenue, was thronged
last evening Win young people VINO were
| present to do honor to their son, William,
! i'm the way of a surprise party The place
| was a scene Of much merriment. After
| refreshments were served those present
departed for their respective homes.
The Court Street Methodist church
conducted another successful entertain
mGnt last evening in the auditorium of
the church. Local talent of rare excel
lence participated. The audience which
was large one, was very appreciative,
and the church realized a goodly sum
from the proceeds of the entertainment.
The following officers of Lincoln lodge
Independent Order of Odd Fellows, will
be installed by the grand officers next
Monday evening at their hall: Noble
grand. Alfred Pierce; vice grand Thomas
Foulkes; assistant recording secretary
John B. Owens. After the installation OF
officers an entertainment of an interest
ing character will be rendered.
Richard Lewis, of Wayne avenue, Is
confined TO his home by serious illness
John Evans. of Brick avenue, has re-
turned from Philadelphia.
A young son of Professor David Lewis
of Putnam street, fell while playing yes
terday and as result is suffering with Z
fractured elbow.
by Force OF Impulse" a drama il
five acts will be produced in Company d
armory on Easter Monday night by the
Keystone Literary and Dramtic club.