The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-01-04

and Mrs. Joseph Seddon. of Susquehan-
ma, are the guests of Mr.. and Mrs ).
Il. Morgan, on Washington street.
Mrs. Frank Hubbard is confined to
her home on Lincoln avenue by Illness.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. l.. Warrington were
surprised by a large number of their
friends on the occasion of their thir-
tieth wedding anniversary Friday
evening. The invaders were well pre-
pared with good things and all sat
down to an elaborate spread at 10
o'clock. A musical programme helped
to make the affair a pleasant one. Mr.
and Mrs. Warrington We're remembered
with a number of handsome presents.
There has been some talk among the
railroad men about ssendng petition
to the councils asking that the lunch
wagon be given license. 1t Is said
that the same thing Is being agitated
by the Women's Christian Temperance
union. The wagon is now installed on
the Arnold lot on North Main street,
awaiting the councils decision.
The business men all claim larger
sales for 1896 than any previous year.
Did you hear somebody murmur hard
times"
Mr. and Mrs. A. X Howe and family
VI 1lllSlOu, SDSHl odiuluiS WIN
friends in this city.
George Schump of Honesdale, was
in this city Saturday.
W. H. Taylor, of Scranton, called on
Carbondale friends Saturday.
C. l.. Coon of Hawley, was seen on
our streets Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. NJ Peck and son,
Emmons, attended the funeral of Mr..
PyIar In, ITpinp5o1a SATURDAY.
The authorities should take decisive
action in regard to the prevailing epid-
| emic of typhoid fever.
Edward Warrington and Hal Jadwin
| are to give a social in Burke's hall in
| the near future.
| Mrs. H. j. Hockenberry has been
| called to Martinsburg. w. Va, on ac-
count of the serious illness of her
mother.
The public schools, Mrs. Meakers S
kindergarten and Woods Business col
| lege reopen today after the Christmas
| end New Year holidays.
| James p. Dickson was a visitor in
this city Saturday.
| The McAuliffe- Green company goes
from here to Wilkes Barre.
| Rev. John Holmes. of this city, re-
Gently ordained, has been assigned to
assist Rev. G. J. Lucas, of Blossburg.
Rev. Lotus will receive his appoint
ment in the near future.
| Thomas Rankin is sick.
| Several manufacturing companies
| are asking for information concerning
our neighboring borough on the south.
| Jermyn won't get them; but, what's
the matter with Carbondale.
George s. Kimball is entertaining his
nephew. Mr.. and Mrs. Kimball expect
to leave in a short time for Florida to
spend the balance of the winter. Mr..
Kimball will probably move into his
new house upon his return.
Mrs S. ID. Baker is having her Wash
ington street house improved.
The McAuliffe- Green company closed
a successful week saturday at ,the
opera house. The company played to
| crowded houses every night
The next attraction at the opera
house is Tuesday night. The play
mended and promises to have a big
| house.
=. A Rivenburg and family are now
occupying rooms over the Rivenburg
market.
Mrs. William Oliver, of Canaan street
is dangerously i'll.
Constable Neary is on duty on the
Dundaff street beat, vice John Bel
removed until the appointment of q
regular officer. Rumors run rife as tc
the identity of the new patrolman.