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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-02-01
EVENTS OF A DAY IN
NORTH SCRANTON
Debate Between ST. Brcndau and Mar.
quette Councils q Draw.
A LARGE AUDIENCE HEARD 1T
Funeral of Mary, Daughter of MIR. and
Mrs. William Jones--Mrs. Cather-
Inc Kelly Laid at Rest in Hyde Park
Catholic Cemetery Bob Sled Over
turned at West Market Street aud
North Main Avenues minor News
Jottiugs.

The sc cond of the series Of debates
which has been arranged by Marquette
council, Young Mems Institute, took
place last evening in st. Mary's hall.
The inclement weather had no terrors
for the immense throng which gath
cred in the large hall and the interest
manifested by the audience emphasized
the fact that the debaters are rapidly
gaining a warm place in the hearts of
the people of this locality. The con-
tending councils last evening were st.
Brenden's. of the West Side, and Mar
quette council, of this place, and they
took as the question to be debated,
'Resolved. That a monarchy is more
stable and substantial form of govern
ment than a republic"
The affirmative was represented by
John f. Moran, Richard Shovelin and
William Lynott. of Marquette council,
and the welfare of the negative was
looked after by Gus Duffy, Frank Nc
Lain and Thomas McLain, of the vis-
iting council. Joseph Evans, who act
ed as chairman, introduced the speak
ers, and after lengthy and exhaust
i've view of the question at issue, the
different points were submitted to the
attention of the judges who were Rev.
d. j. MacGoldrick, Enos Flynn and P.
j. Ruane. During the interim a fine
programme was rendered and partici-
pated in by William Lynott, Charles
Connolly and Miss Margaret Thornton.
The judges in the meantime had ar
rived at a decision, which was made
known by Father MacGoldrlck. After
a somewhat detailed criticism he de-
clared the debate a draw.
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TOLD IN A FEW LINES.

David H. Price met with a painful
accident recently. While doing some
repair work in the cellar of his home
on Edna avenue, a hatchet, which he
had in his hand. in some unaccount-
able manner slipped, striking his left
hand and cutting a deep cash, which
necessitated three stitches before it
was closed.
take place this afternoon at o'clock
from his home on Nay Aug avenue.
The remains will be taken to the Provi-
dence Presbyterian church, where re-
ligious services will be conducted by
Rev. George f. Guild. Interment will
be made in Dunmore cemetery.
Miss Kate Henry, of Brick avenue,
is visiting relatives in Pittston.
The clerks of Mulley's store, who
gained much fame hereabouts by their
championship work during the indoor
base ball season, accept the challenge
of the Clarke store company employees
to game of ball to be played in the
near future.
Born, to Mr. and Mrs. John Simon,
of Rockwell street, a daughter.
The four-year-old daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. John Williams is suffering
with a severe attack of malignant
diphtheria.
Mr.. and Mrs. Andrew Nichols, of
ThroOp, rendered their many friends a
reception last week. a large mum Der
were present and enjoyed the many
modes of entertainment afforded them
by their host and hostess.
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HAPPENINGS OF
SOUTH SCRANTON
Meadow Brook Building and Loan Asso.
citation Organized.
VICIOUS DOGS SNARL AND SNAP
Two Persons Bitten Recentiy--Ofl-
GERS for st. Mary's Giee and Dra-
matte Club Have Been Nominated.
Arranging for Their Fourth Annual
Banquet--Two venturosome Boys
Went Through the Ice and Got a
Cold Bath--PersonaI Mention.

Several years ago n building and lean
association known as the Meadow
Brook association, was organized in
South Scranton by some of it's most
progressive citizens. Last November,
after run of a little over nine years,
the affairs of the association were
wound up as directed by the bylaws.
All shares were paid in full SO sue
cessful had been the first effort that
II was decided by some OF the former
members to organize a new Meadow
Brook association and a meeting was
held recently to put the intention into
effect. 1t was decided to re-organize
under the old name and take new
shares. Officers were elected and the
association Is ready for business
The officers elected are S. S. Sprulis,
president; Joseph F. Coon, vice pres
icent; Ambrose Herr, treasurer; NJ.
j. Ketrick, secretary; p. w. Stokes,
attorney; board of directors comprls-
ed of the above officers and John f.
Gibbons, NJ. J. Ruddy, p. f. May, r.
j. Grimes, Thomas Needham, James
j. Riley, John j. Murphy and Edwin
Frable. The first Meadow Brook as
sociation enjoys the distinction of pay
ing UP quicker than any other here and
the same careful management will no
doubt characterize the second. associ-
alton
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-02-01
FELLOWS.SMlTH EQUITY.
It will BE Heard Before Judge Purdy
TODAY.

Judge Purdy, of Hopesdale, will come
here today to specially preside in the
equity case of Joseph Fellows against
Cornelius and j. Stanley Smith, which
was continued from q previous session
of equity court because of Judge Pur-
dy's inability to give it the time re-
quired, just then.
The case was set down for yesterday.
but Judge Purdy was detained at home
and telegraphed that he could not
come until today
A one-fourth part of a sixty-one acre
tract Of land in Keyser Valley is the
matter at issue. Fellows decided the
portion in question to Cornelius Smiths
son in consideration of legal services
that were to be performed by the
father. Smith tired of the bargains
and announced to Fellows. so it is al
legged that the agreement was no long
er in force and that deed for the land
would be destroyed Fellows after
wards discovered that the deed was
put on record and hence the suit.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-02-01
BITTEN BY DOGS.

There are apparently a few savage
dogs in South Scranton, as is evidenced
by number of accidents by dog bites
which have occurred during recent
months. Two instances, one of which
is very serious, happened only last
week. Frederick Herbster, 13 years OF
age. was severely bitten in the calf CT
the right leg as he was running down
the walk in the rear of lis parents
home. The dog had wandered into the
lot and seized the boy as he ran past
him. DR.. Kolb was summoned and
cauteriZed the wound. The boy has
suffered much pain in consequence but
no serious symptoms have developed.
John J. Gordon, of Willow street.
had the index finger of his right hand
badly lacerated by vicious canine
Saturday afternoon. He was about to
enter AIiller's undertaking establish
ment on Cedar avenue when the dog
which was lying near the door jumped
up and nipped the finger. DR.. Kolb
dressed the wound after Cauterlzing it,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-02-01
BODY THROWN INTO LEsSpOOL.
Coroner Longstrect win Ascertain il
the child Was Born Alive.

Coroner S. p. Longstreet was notified
yesterday of suspicious case in
Blakely borough by a constable of the
place. The case concerns George
Solomon" and his wife. Ethel Solo
mon," for such are the names given on
the certificate of the death of their
child furnished the Blakely board of
health and made out by DIR. j. w.
Beck, of Blakely.
Coroner Longstreet. accompanied by
County Detective Thomas L. Leyshon
went to Blakely last night and ordered
Undertaken Swallow. who inferred the
remains of the child, to eXhume the
body.
Tonight the autopsy to discover
whether the child was still-born or
was thrown into a cesspool by some
one after its birth, as is rumored, will
be held in Blakely. The finding of the
coroner will determine whether or not
there was foul play.
After the autopsy, If the finding war
rants, an inquest will be conducted in
John Howelrs hotel, Blakely.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-02-01
MINOR NEWS NOTES.

DR.. G. B. Reynolds and DR.. ]. J.
Roberts will be house physicians at the
West Side hospital this month.
The Simpson Social circle held spe-
cial session last evening at the Simp-
son Methodist church to consider plans
for grand fair on some similar affair,
to be given sometime about Easter.
Nothing definite was done but consid-
erable preliminary work was arranged.
The usual weekly rehearsal of the
cantata "Jephthah and his Daughter"
takes place this evening at the Sum-
ner Avenue Presbyterian church. All
enbers and those wishing to join the
choir are respectfully requested to be
present this evening. The committee
wishes the date fixed for the rendition
of the cantata, at as early a date as
possible, hence the importance of a full
attendance. Rehearsal commences at
s o'clock sharp.
The entertainment and fagot social
at the Sumner Avenue church on Fri
day evening next promises to be very
interesting. An excellent programme
of recitations, vocal and instrumental
music will be rendered by some of the
most talented amateurs of the city.
The price of admission is but fifteen
cents, which includes refreshments.
Doors will open at 730, entertainment
to commence at sharp.
Rev. w. ]. Ford, of Green Ridge,
will preach in the First Baptist church,
Scranton street, this evening. Also,
Rev. Charles A. Spaulding, of Elm
hurst, late of Freeland, will speak to-
morrow evening.
The committees chosen to prepare for
the annual ball of the Lackawanna
Social club, of this side, which will be
held in Mears' hall, March II, are very
busy. They promise a very grand af-
fair.
A boys mission band will be organ
lied Thursday afternoon at the Wash
burn Street Presbyterian church. All
the young boys of the church are in
vited to attend.
The following officers were elected al
| the last official meeting of the board
of trustees of the Washburn Street
Presbyterian church: President, Gar
| rett Smith; treasurer, f. A. Clark; sec-
| retary, d. L. Morgan. President Smith
| appointed standing committees as fol-
| lows: Pews, d. L. Morgan: repairs
supplies and janitor, George Cooper
| and c. r. Pitcher; music, c. r. Pitch
| er; ways and means, c. r. Pitcher
| George Cooper and E. A. Clark.
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FUNERAL OF J. NJ. NICHOLSON.
Held at His Late Residence in King.
ston This Morning.

The funeral of ]. NJ. Nicholson was
held this morning at 10 o'clock from
his late residence OH Maple street,
Kingston, and was largely attended by
old friends and acquaintance. Kings
ton lodge, No. 709 Independent Order
OF Odd Fellows, OF which the deceased
was charter member, attended in a
body. Rev. f. Won Krug and Rev. Dr.
Sprague officiated and each spoke of
the esteem in which the deceased was
held.
There was a beautiful iloral tribute
resting on the casket which was pre-
sented by Kingston lodge. The pail
bearers were: James Franck. Franklin
Franck, Joel Walp, Amos Shortz, C..
Bach and Robert Casper, the first four
being the surviving charter members,
the deceased being the fifth. The re-
mains were taken to Salem. Wayne
county, on the 11.50 a. m. Delaware,
I,ackawanna and Western train, where
interment was made. There were no
services at the grave save the ritual
of the Odd Fellows.-Wilkes- Barre
Times
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-02-01
OFFICERS NOMINATED.

st. Mary's Glce and Dramatic club
are. enjoying an era Of prosperity. Af-
fairs in the society have never moved
more smoothly or the members taken
greater interest. Nominations of Off
GERS for the ensuing term were recent
ly made ana the election will be held
next Monday evening in st. Mary's
hall The nominees are: President,
Joseph Kramer and Peter 'Rosar; vice
president. j Ohm Fiech and Charles Ro-
sar; treasurer, Frank Kloss and +. A.
Herbstar; financial secretary, Frank
Stienback and Frank Scheller; record
ing secretary, George Ref and Joseph
FisCh: auditor, Johr Rief and Feeder
ick WCTle; master of arms, Lawrence
Bour, John Kramer ard John Eden.
4 committee of arrangements was
selected and empowered to prepare for
the holding of the fourth annual ban
quet of the society Wedne gday evening.
Feb. II. The committee consists of
Adam Brier. Peter Rosar JohE Haas
ard T.. A. HerbSter
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-02-01
NUBS OF NEWS.

A. +. Hastings, OF Elm street, is a
steel worker and is employed at the
South mill. Yesterday morning a
large piece Of pig iron fell and striking
his right foot badly mashed it. DIR.
Walsh dressed the wound.
The funeral of Miss Helen, the 15-
year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
John Mayock, of 435 Palm street, was
held yesterday morning from the fam
lily residence. A mass of requiem was
celebrated at st. Johns Catholic church
at o'clock. a large number of the
friends of the bereft family were in at
tendance. The floral offerings were
very beautiful. AT the conclusion of
the services the remains were borne
to the Hyde Park Catholic cemetery
where interment was made.
The funeral of the late Peter Maloney
was held yesterday morning from his
residence on Stone avenue. A mass
of requiem was celebrated at st. Johns
Catholic church at 10 o'clock. The re-
mains We're borne to the Hyde Park
Catholic cemetery at the conclusion
of the services and inferred.
james Ragan, OF Baltimore, is the
guest Of friends on this side.
The funeral services of the late Mrs.
John Gibson will be held today. The
remains will be borne from the resi-
dence on Prospect avenue to st. Peters
cathedral at 8 o'clock, where a high
mass of requiem will be celebrated.
Interment will be made ct the Hyde
Park Catholic cemetery.
Miss Mary Spirring, of Kingston. is
visiting the Misses Shean, of Orchard
street.
The engagement of Joseph Harmon.
of Prospect avenue. and Miss Harriet
ErOwn, of South Washington avenue,
is announced,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-02-01
THE ELECTROMOTISCOPE.

w. II. Pearce, who is to give the en-
tertainment in Company II armory
under the auspices of the Young Peo-
pies Society of Christian Endeavor Of
the North Main Avenue Christian
church, on Friday evening, Feb. 4 next,
writes in a personal letter as follows:
THE electrOlnotiscOpe is the latest
Thomas A. Edison's 1893 model, and a
more perfect machine than the vita
scope or projectoscope and aside from
being a brand new. up-to-date marvel,
Just from the inventors hands, it gives
the most wonderful, awe"lnspiring, and
yet delightful, entertainment it is pos
sible to conceive. 1t is impossible to
convey in words realization CT the
remarkable animated scenes that we
reproduce. 1t will create n censation
in your city as it has done wherever
exhibited"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-02-01
SIX CERTIFICATES ISSUED.
For Cases Where Death Was Caused
by CerebrO Spinal Meningitis.

Among the undertaker's certificates
issued at the board of health office dur
ing last week and yesterday were six
which gave cerebrospinal meningitis as
the cause of death, excepting one on
which meningitis" only was written.
The board of health does not record
or consider the disease as contagious
or infectious. The six cases referred
to do not include the two first cases,
those of the Hughes and Davies chill
dren on the West Side.
The certificates, all for children four
years of age or under. were as follows:
Ethel Morgan, 2 years and 8 months,
West Side, DR., ]. j. Roberts; Thomas
Sannerki. 1924 Stone avenue, DIR. II. c.
Comegys; James Mcclure, years, 2S7
New street, DIR. S. p. Longstreet; Will
liam f. Arnold, 5 months, 721 Eynon
street, DIR. George b. Beach; Anna Nc
Govern, months, 504 Fourth street,
DIR. John O'Malley; Jennie Moon, 4
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-02-01

Never before, perhaps, has Wizard
Edison's poetry of music and motion,
by mechanical effects, more vividly
been portrayed than last evening in
Mears' hall, when Prof. Pearce gave
one of his delightful entertainments
to a crowded house. The entertain
ment was under the auspices of sew
eral of the classes of the Washburn
Street Presbyterian church Sunday
school. Mears' hall was crowded and
standing room was at premium.
The moving pictures were realistic to
a remarkable degree, and the instru-
mental and vocal selections of the pho
nograph were greatly enjoyed.
One of the leading features of the
entertainment was the violin solos OF
Prof F. Vandeweken. late of Brussels,
accompanied by Miss Carr, Of Scran-
ton. His selections were masterpieces
and exquisitely rendered, notably
"Lenoia," a polanaise, and Loves
Dream" A neat sum was realized
which will be devoted to liauidating the
debt of the church, and we understand
Prof. Pearce has been requested TO re-
peat his delightful entertainment at
an early date.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-02-01
BIG CROWD WILL ATTEND.
Out-ot- Town People Coming to See
the JudCe- Ryan Contest.

There is every indication that the
crowd which will attend the judge
Ryan boxing contest in Music Hall to-
morrow night will be the largest that
ever gathered at ringside In Scran-
ton. There will be party from Cam
den and Philadelphia. friends of Charley
McKeever, who will challenge the win
ner from the stage. New York Is to
send a delegation, a party of Manager
Skelly's friends is coming from Brook
lyn, and Wilkes-Barre. Carbondale.
Pittston and other towns will be well
represented in the house.
Quarters at the St. Charles Hotel
have been engaged for Ryan, who will
reach here at $50 o'clock this after
noon with his handlers and Skelly.
Judge will remain in Carbondale with
his sparring partner, Bobby Dobbs.
until tomorrow. Both men are as fit
as fiddles. They will do the best they
are capable of doing, as to win the con-
test means a match with McKeever
and possibly high pugilistic honors and
much money.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-02-01
NEW PAINT INDUSTRY.
Scranton Men Purchase the Baldwin
Works af Wyoming.

A party of Scranton men have pur-
chased the Baldwin paint works located
at Wyoming, and will soon make ap-
plication for a company charter with
the intention of ultimately establishing
the plant in this city. The notice Of
the charter application has been pub
lished and contains the names OF
George d. Brown, w. c. Baldwin, G. S.
Jacobs, John A. Duckworth and a. l..
Francois.
1t is proposed to call the new COM
pany The Imperial Stain, Paint and
Filler company" At the Wyoming
plant filler and varnish have been the
chief products. 1t is proposed to also
manufacture paints and shingle stains,
but to make a speciality of the latter
and filler. A warehouse and general
office is to be located in this city at
once. The mandatory will eventually
be established here.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-02-01
DUNMoRE.

Those interested in the formation of n
Young Mems Reading club met in Smith
Bros. store last night and selected ottt-
GERS and committees. The meeting was
called to order at 73O. Victor Pinkney
was chosen chairman and Howard Glib
were elected: President, &. IL. Smith |;
vice president. Philip Davis; secretary,
Howard Gibbons; treasurer, Victor Pink
ney; librarian, H. Smith; board of direc-
tors, Dan Powell, Rev. w. II. Gibbons,
Rev. G. II. Hayes, Rev. A. B. O'Neol,
Rev. +. j. Haushton, q. w. Bogart, A.
l.. Dryden. Anyone that Is interested in
this affair and willing to lend a helping
hand is asked to cooperate.
The Third Ward Republican club val
hold a meeting in Marcey's hall this
evening. All members are requested to
be present.
The funeral of the late Mrs. p. d. Man
ley will be held Wednesday morning. A
requiem high mass will be celebrated in
st. Mary's church at o'clock. inter-
ment will be made In the Dunmore Cath
olic cemetery.
The fire departments annual conven-
ton was held Sunday afternoon in the
hose house of Independent company. j.
j. OHoro was chosen chairman and Vic
tor Burschel secretary. Victor Burschel,
], Mcclure, A. II. Irwin, Edward Hen
nighan, c. WentZel and l.. L. Vert were
appointed a committee to draft rules for
governing future conventions of the de-
partment. The following committee was
appointed to form a permanent firemens s
relief association for the purpose of re-
celving, for sick or disabled tiremen, the
fund derived from the states 2 per cent.
tax on foreign fire insurance premiums;
Victor Burschell, w. s. Potter, j. j.
o'Horo, Patrick McNulty John Mcclure
and p p. Wagner. Resolutions were
adopted TO annull the tax and request
ing Dunmore's representatives In the
legislature to oppose the passage OF the
npllifying bill. ]. j. O'Horo was unani-
mously renomnated for chief.
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WILL PROVE ITSELF FALSE.
Nili This Denial of Mr.. Jennings
ResI.uutiOn.

Il. j. Jennings, one of the Democratic
nominees for the short term on the new
school board, has not yet notified city
Chairman ID. j. Campbell that he Will
not go on the ticket as was stated III Il
morning paper-Yesterday' Times.
r. J. Jennings, one Of the Democratic
nominees for the short term m the
new school board. has notified City
Chairman n. J. Campbell that he will
not go on the ticket as stated in The
Tribune Of yesterday, the Times, Mr..
Campbell and the whole city commit
tee to the contrary Notwithstanding.
When The Tribune says a thing it's
so and that this particular thing is so
will be demonstrated in the very near
future.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-02-01
SCARED BY A RAZOR.
Mrs. Jones, of West Scranton, Sci
iously Accused George Fletcher.

Mrs. Mary Jones. of West Scranton
appeared before Alderman Millar yes
terday and secured a warrant for the
arrest of George Fletcher, by whom
Mrs. Jones was employed as housekeep-
er She showed a. sca- on her neck
which she said is the mark left by a
razor in the hands OF Fletcher.
She wanted him arrested for assault
and battery. Fletcher was taken be-
fore the alderman in the afternoon and
given a hearing. He gave bail in the
sum of 5000 to appear at court.
immediately after the hearing FletY !
cher had warrant sworn out charg
ing Mrs. Jones with larceny by baileeN
He alleged that he gave her a sum of
money to pay bills. This she did not
do but kept the money. Mrs. Jones'
defense was that Fletcher owed her
s4s. Alderman Milar discharged Mrs.
Jones,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-02-01
YOUNG PEOPLES RALLY,

Friday, Feb. II, a grand rally of the
Baptist Young Peoples unions Of
Northeastern Pennsylvania, will be
held at the First Welsh Baptist church.
on South Main avenue. The unions
will represent different towns in the
Wyoming, Lackawanna and Schuylkill
valleys. The rally is to be an elaborate
affair and Prof. James r. Hughes,
president of the general committee, is
busily engaged in preparing for the
affair. An excellent programme is be-
ing arranged, which will include lit
erary and musical features and many
prominent speakers from this and 9TH
er places.
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mouth, have returned home from visit
with friends here.
Mailcarrier Eleazer Evans. of North
Hyde Park avenue, is seriously i'll.
Alfred Twiring, associate editor of
the Times, spent the Sabbath with
friends In Nanticoke.
Miss Emma Frank, of North Hyde
Park avenue, has returned from visit
with friends in Wilkes-B Barre.
Mrs. j. Resigue, of Wayne county, Is
the guest of Mrs Roscoe Conkling, of
North Garfield avenue.
Mrs. George +. SAKE, the North Main
avenue milliner, is In New York city
on business.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-02-01
YESTERDAYS FUNERALS.

The funeral of Mary, young daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. William Jones, was
held yesterday afternoon from the par
entail home on Brick avenue. The SER
vices were in charge Of Rev. DR.. r. S.
Jones, pastor of the Welsh Congrega-
tional church. Interment was made in
Washburn street cemetery.
The funeral of Mrs. Catherine Kelly,
an aged resident OF this place, occurred
yesterday morning from her late home
on Glover street. The religious services
over the remains We're conducted at
the Holy Rosary church and high
mass of requiem celebrated bv the
Rev. p. J. Lynott. The funeral cor
tege moved to Hyde Park Catholic
cemetery, where interment was made.