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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-09-07

At the home of Mr. and Mrs. William
Hammer, sr., corner of Pittston ave-
nue. and Cherry street, a pretty we'd
ding took place last night at O'Clock.
Their youngest daugter, Miss Lena, was
united in marriage to Joseph w. Jones,
of Cedar avenue. Rev. w. A. Nordt,
pastor of the Hickory Street Presby-
terian church, was the officiating
clergyman. The ceremony was per-
formed in the main parlor in the pres
ence of large number of friends. Miss
Alice A. Jones was bridesmaid and
August Hammer was groomsman. The
bride was attired in n handsome suit of
cadet blue henrietta, with chiffon trim
mings. Her attendant wore a becom-
ing gown of white organdie, neatly
adorned with lace.
At the conclusion of the ceremony
the guests and the happy couple did
justice to a sumptuous dinner. Mr.. and
Mrs. Jones were substantially remem-
bered, they being the recipients of
many valuable and beautiful gifts Of
| china and silverware. The customary
wedding tour will be dispensed with
and today Mr.. and Mrs. Jones will COM
mence housekeeping in newly-fur-
| nished home at 523 Willow street. The
| bride is an esteemed and accomplished
young lady. Mr.. Jones is engaged in
| the barber business at Cedar avenue
and Elm street.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-09-07
MINOR NEWS NOTES.

All members of the Ladies Home and
Foreign Missionary society, of the
Washburn street Presbyterian church,
are requested to be present at the reg
ular meeting which will be held at the
church Friday afternoon. Mrs. Kirk
patrick will address the meeting on an
interesting topic.
Quite number of the Ladies Aid
society of the Simpson Methodist
church enjoyed the annual outing held
yesterday at Nay Aug park.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-09-07
JUDGMENT AGAINST FULLER.
Decision of Referee Wells is Made
Known.

A bill for the construction of sewer
laid in the Ninth ward in 1884 was the
subject of an auditors report to court
yesterday.
In July of that year Henry Snyder
constructed a sewer on Lee court 1t
was to be paid for according to the
foot front rule at the rate of $l.OO per
lineal foot. Two of the lots have a
total frontage of 23S feet, one being l4O
feet and the other SO feet. lmmedi-
ately previous to the building OF the
sewer Mr.. Fuller made a conditional
sale of the 9S-foot lot to the city, which
sale, however, was never consummated.
He told the contractor in casual way
one day that the city owned the 9S-foot
lot, but did not tell him of it being a
conditional sale.
The plaintiff averred that Mr.. Fuller
signed for 23S feet, while Mr.. Fuller
averred that he expressly limited his
liability to 40 feet. The petition for
sewering was lost and the question as
to who was making the correct state
ment could not be ascertained.
Attorney 4. +. Wells, the referee in
the case, decides against Mr. Fuller.
Having stood by while the improve
ment was being made and offering no
objection to it except the one Of pos
sible non-ownership, he cannot" the
referee says, "now limit his liability for
the Improvement to his property, which
| he has and enjoys"
Judgment is directed in favor of the
plaintiff for $74.23 with interest from
July /, 1885, making total sum OF
| S13242. Mr.. Fuller had made payments
amounting to sl66,l5, or s24.75 more
| than the 40 foot lot was liable for.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-09-07
FUNERALS OF THE DAY.

The funeral of the late Thomas
Buckley was held from the residence,
244 North Sumner avenue, yesterday
morning and many friends were in
attendance. The remains were borne
to st. Patrick's church, where at 9
O'Clock, high mass of requiem was
celebrated. Rev. A. T. Broderick of
ficiated and preached the funeral SER
mon. At the conclusion of the SER
vices the remains were borne to the
cathedral cemetery, where interment
was made. The pall-bearers We're:
John Flanagan, Thomas Rooney, Will
liam V. Griffiths, John Reid, Martin
Moore and Thomas Mullen.
The funeral of William, the young
son of Mr. and Mrs. ]. A. Gallagher,
was held from the parental residence,
l5OS jackson street, yesterday after
noon. Many friends of the bereft par
ents attended. Rev. Thomas De
Gruchy, pastor of the Jackson Street
Baptist church, officiated. Interment
was made at the Washburn street cem-
etery
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-09-07
WORK ON THE WASHERY.

Steadily the work of putting up the
structure for the new oxford culm
washery is going on. About a month
ago work was begun upon the cutting
of the big timbers that go into the
frame work. This was finished and
about two weeks ago the framing was
begun and has been pushed rapidly
along. This week the boarding in is
being done and, as this is compara-
lively simple work. will soon be fin
ished.
A large force of carpenters under
master builder Thomas Carey are en-
gagged on the work. AS soon as the
boarding and flooring is completed the
placing of the machinery will be be-
gun. To all appearances the washery
will probably be in operation before
the new year.
One fact in reference to the new
Washery stands out more prominently
than some others just now. 1t is that
the proposed extension of oxford street
through to Meridian will not be ac-
complished for a few years yet. This
too, despite the fact that the greatest
obstruction, the culm dump, is remov-
ed. The washery structure is direct
ly in the line of the proposed extern
sion and will remain there until every
reason for such a structure to remain
has been fulfilled.
1t will take nearly three years to
remove the culm yet remaining though
much of the old dump was removed be-
fore the first washery was DESTROYED
by fire in April last The new washery
VIII of course remain where it is for
that time. at least. Another draw
back in connection with the street ex-
tension was the lack of necessary
funds to purchase the Dale property
to complete the extension.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-09-07
GREEN RIDGE.

Miss Laura Meldrum, of Richmont
Park, has returned from spending the
summer at Montrose.
Rollin Carr, of Dickson avenue. has
returned from a short visit in Homes
dale.
II. c. Hall, of Elmira, has returned
home after spending a few days with
Dr. Jordan, of Capouse avenue
B. F. Killam is making extensive i'm
provements on his property on the
corner of Capouse avenue and Marion
street.
Miss Hattie Fuller. of Marion street
as returned from a weeks visit at New
York city.
Mrs. Lawrence Merckle, of New York
street, has returned home after spend.
ing the summer in Europe.
Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. II. c. Lucas
of Monsey avenue, a son.
Misses Millie and Lou Dimmck, ot
Penn avenue, have returned from q
two weeks stay at Lake Winola.
Miss Ruth Ham, of Wyoming ave.
nue., is spending a few days at Benton
Attorney A. V. Bower and family, OF
Wyoming avenue, are spending a few
days at Ocean Grove.
Richard Thompson, of Paterson, n
j., is the guest of Valentine Bliss, OF
Capouse avenue.
Mrs. Horace Greedy, OF Market street
is spending a few days at Poughkeep
sic, N. Y.
Robert Grossly, of Honesdale, is the
guest of William Grossly, of Breaker
street.
b. F. Foster, of Green Ridge street
has returned home after spending {
few days in Philadelphia.
Chic" Coleman, of Pittston, is spend
ing a few days with his parents OF
Monsey avenue.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-09-07
TOLD In A FEW LINES.

Mr.. and Mrs. ]. L. Keisling gave a
pleasant party Monday evening. it be-
ing Mr.. and Mrs. Keisling's Goth birth
dav. Mr.. and Mrs. Keisling received
some pretty gifts among them a gold
watch and a handsome rocking chair
Those present were: Mrs. and Mrs. J.
f. keisling, Mrs. and Mrs. ]. Keisling,
Mr.. and Mrs. G. Haas, Mr. and Mrs.
a. II. Keisling, Mr.. and Mrs. A. r..
Jones, Mr.. and Mrs. II. d. Swartz, Mr..
and Mrs. J.. w. Kiesling, Mrs. w. T..
Koisling, Misses Ida Snyder, Carrie
Keisling, Annie, Maud and Mary Keis-
ling, Albert Haas, Azuba Swartz. Wal
ter and Arthur Jones, Edgar and
Frank Keisling, Arthur Keisling and
Joe Corin.
Mrs. Albert keisling is quite sick
at her home on Short avenue.
Captain +. w. Simpson and n. d.
Jones, of Olyphant. are visiting Short
avenue friends.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-09-07
DUNMoRE.

The Knights of Pythias held their
annual reception in the Odd Fellows
hall last night and, despite the incle-
ment weather, the affair was very
largely attended. Delegates from Tay-
lor, West Scranton and Petersburg
We're present. The meeting was opened
by the chairman, Mr.. James Quick, with
an address of welcome. The followine
programme was rendered: Selection
Arlington quartette; vocal solo, Mr.
John ]. Phillips; vocal solo, Mr.. John
Comb; harmonica solo, William vii,
son; vocal solo, George Phillips selec.
ton, Arlington quartette. Mr.. Quicl
then gave brief talk on what he saw
at the recent convention at Indanapo
lis At 11.30 o'clock refreshments were
served, after which the guests departed
for their homes.
The Lady Mundell social, which wa'
to have been held at the home of Will
liam Crallis last night, has been post
poned until this evening.
The Arlington quartette will hold al
entertainment and social in Odd Eel
lows hall Wednesday evening, Sept
IA. Among other attractions the LallN
children will be present.
The Epworth League society of tn,
Methodist Episcopal church held al
entertainment and social in the churcl
parlors last night which was well at
tended. The following programme wa
| rendered. Instrumental solo, Mis-
Ethel Jackson; vocal duet, Misse
| Genevieve Besecker and Marger,
Eden; vocal solo, Miss Bessie Powell
| recitation, Margaret Swartz; dialogue
| Bessie Powell and Hope Pinnell.
Harry Young and Frank Garvey viii
| leave today for Gettysburg, where the,
will visit the historical places.
| Miss Jennie Thompson, of Clay ave
nue., has returned home after spending
the summer In Colorado.
Miss Diana Capwell, of Cherry street
who has been spending the past tw
months at Lake Winola, has returne
| home.
| Miss Della Bulger, of Throop street
was rendered a surprise party by
number of her friends last night.
Frank Bingham. of Butler stree
spent yesterday at Hollisterville.
The school board met in regular ses
sion last evening in No. l building
The communication of Miss Margare
Cawley, asking for an increase in sal
airy of IS per month, was received. Nj
Kellam brought the matter of Bib
reading up again, but nothing definit
| was done.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-09-07

Gently by the arrival of a daughter at
their home.
Miss Nellie Qunnan, of Price street,
is visiting in Wilkes Barre.
Richard Owens, of this side, has re-
turned from a visit to Lake Winola.
Miss Anna l.. Humphrey, of South
Lincoln avenue, is sojourning at Lake
Winola.
Miss Margaret Penbridge, OF South
Lincoln avenue has returned from a
sojourn at Lake Winola.
Mrs. Robert r. James, of South Lin
coin avenue, is at Lake Winola.
Jenkin 7. Reese, of North Bromley
avenue, has returned from a trip to
Wisconsin.
A. B. Eynon and family. OF North
Hyde Park avenue, are home from
Lake Winola.
Mrs. c. S. DePuy and daughter, OF
North Lincoln avenue, are visiting al
Stroudsburg.
Miss Stella Kresge, of North Hyde
Park avenue, is home from visit in
West Pittston.
d. d. Evans and family, of Soutt
Main avenue, are home from theil
summers sojourn at Lake Winola.
Misses Mary and Anna Burnett, o.
Lincoln avenue, have returned from 6
visit at Great Bend.
Mr.. and Mrs. Isaac Jones, of Wash
burn street, have returned from a so
journ at Gravel pond.
Joseph O'Brien, of Luzerne street, ha.
returned from a trip to Atlantic City
Miss Maude l.. Parkinson, of Oswego
N. Y, has returned home after visit
| ing friends here.
Miss Kate Rooney, of Clarke Bros.
| left yesterday for a visit at Chicago.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-09-07
MINooKA.

Miss Julia Coyne. of this place, and
James Dorsey, of Wilkes Barre, Were
married at st. Joseph's Catholic church
yesterday morning, Rev. T. j. Carmody
officiating. The bride was attended by
Miss Mary c. Coyne. Eugene Smith, If
Wilkes-BarIe served as groomsman. Az
ter the ceremony the couple repaired TO
the home OF the bride on Main street,
where a sumptuous repast was served.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dorsey left on the 1876
train for Pittsburg and other points OF
interest,
Mrs. Henry O'Hara, of Paterson, N. j.,
is visiting her mother on Saunders street.
=. +. O'Neill was business visitor at
Newton Center yesterday.
Mrs. John r. George, of Wilkes-Barre
spent yesterday with Greenwood friends
Manager @. Il, Davis, of the Greenwood
store. yesterday removed his household
effects to his former residence in West
Scranton, where he intends to take up
his future residence. Mr., Davis was a
conspicuous figure in Lackawanna poll
ties and his absence will be noticeable in
the Southwest district.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-09-07
SON KEEPS THE DEED.
Judge Archibald Makes a Decision in
an Intricate Case.

Judge Archibald yesterday rendered a
decision for the defendant in the case
of Mrs. Louisa Lyman against her son
Louis Smith, a suit enVolving the pos
session of lot on Eynon street, and
hinging on the question of what con-
stitutes the delivery of the deed.
Before her second marriage Mrs I.y-
man decided half a double lot to her
son. The sons disapproVed marriage
soon afterwards made the mother with
hold the deed. Their differences were
patched up and the mother allowed
the son the use of the deed to borrow
money from building and loan asso-
citation. While he had it in his poses
sion the son caused the deed to be
recorded in his own name. The mother
sued to recover it when her husband
refused to sanction its delivery to her
son.
Judge Archibald decided that while
the execution of a deed does not con-
stitute a delivery Of 1t, but Mrs. Ly-
man by her action in allowing her
son to use 1t to borrow money on, was
equivalent to consent that the deed
should become operative and gives him
| possession of 1t.
The suit was dismissed without costs.
w. S. Diehl appeared for the plaintiff
and e. c. Newcombe and Charles Z.
| Oliver for the defendant.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-09-07
PECKVILLE.

The following scholars were enrolled
at the different schools in Blakely bo-
rough last Monday: No. l, First ward,
lG4 Central school, Third ward ll6; high
school, Third ward, 45; Columbia school,
Second ward III.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Shay have re-
turned from an extensive visit with
friends at New Milford.
The funeral of the infant child of Mr.
and Mrs. Frank Chivers, who came 10
his death last Saturday evening, was
held yesterday morning and was largely
attended. The pall-bearers were Wal
ter Rogers, Frenk English, Clarence
Craig and Archie Tinklepaugh.
Willie Rogers returned home yesterday
after a weeks visit with friends in New
York and New Jersey.
Miss Jane Roberts, who has been spend
ing the summer with her aunt Mrs. John
Warne returned to her home in Nanti-
coke last Monday.
Mrs. William Vanderfort will leave
next Thursday to visit with friends at
Oil City.
The name of Hector Jones was omitted
in yesterdays issue as one of the COM
mittee appointed by the Blakely school
board to procure flag and flag poles for
the two schools.
The employ es Of the Grassy Island, Del
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-09-07
COMPLETING THE WORK

Finishing touches are being put upon
the work connected with the double
tracking of South Main avenue, be-
tween jackson and Washburn streets.
by the Scranton Street Railway COM
pahy' Yesterday the laying of the as
phalt at the outside of the tracks was
commenced by the Barber Asphalt COM
pany.
IT'S work is being done in accordance
with the agreement between the street
commissioner, acting for interested
property-owners, and General Manager
Silliman, of the Street Railway COM
pany. An account of the matter ap-
peared exclusively in these columns of
recent date No Belgian blocks are be-
ing placed alongside the rail. but the
asphalt goes flush UP instead.
The work will be completed in a few
days and then the street will be cleared
up.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-09-07

The following letter was received
from Thomas Alexander by his sisters,
Mrs Alfred Carwardine and Mrs.
Thomas Williams, both of this place.
Mr.. Alexander is a former resident of
North Scranton and at the commence
ment of hostilities between this coun-
try and Spain enlisted with the EleV-
cnth United States infantry, which is
now doing service in Porto Rico. The
letter is dated August u and is as fol-
lows:
Dear Sister: You are undoubtedly
aware of the fact that our regiment Is
safely installed on Porto Rican soil. We
embarked on steamers from the United
States on July "a and landed at Porto
Rico on August 3, after an uneVentful
voyage but for the fact of our crowded
condition on board the ships. The COM
pany of which / am a member and two
other companies were compelled to sleep
on the top deck without one bit of shelter.
Our sea voyage was what may be called
q smooth one, but nevertheless there
were several severe cases OF sea sickness
and one poor fellow died shortly after
reaching our destination.
After landing we were Immediately set
to work unloading the ship which con-
sumed three days hard labor After our
work in respect to the ship had been COM
pleed, we then began our march, though
trumphal, was harder still. We met no
Spaniards until August 10, when we came
suddenly upon a body of 500 Of them. 1t
so happened at the time that our com
pany, along with the main army, were
half mile to the rear, but ere long our
chance came for the advance guard
strengthened by a troop of cavalry sue
ceeded in ousting them from their posi-
tion and drove them towards where we
were located. After a brief set-to in
which the bullets few uncomfortably
close to us, we found ourselves to have
suffered a loss on our side of one killed
and sixteen wounded.
We camped on the battlefield that night
and resumed our march on the following
day which was continued after the flee
ing Dons. We, however, caught up to
them on August 13 and this time our COM
pany formed the advance guard. We
were instantly ordered on the firing line
and fought three-Quarters of an hour
during which time we killed seventy
Spaniards.
Their aim was so bad that all engaged
on the American side came out of the
scrimmage unhurt. After we had put
the Spaniards to flight our company was
ordered down a valley where more Span.
iards were encamped. They were de
sirous of surrendering and we received
the surrender of forty of them, including
ali guns and ammunition of which the,
had an over abundant supply.
] will never forget the time that I wa'
on the firing line. did not like to shOo
the Spaniards but | had to do It, fire.
twenty-three times, but 7 cannot Sa,
whether killed any of them as they wer,
hidden from view by dense underbrusl
in which they had taken shelter. If
would go into details about the skir
mishes we have had and the country,
would fill a newspaper, but as time i
very precious I find it difficult to write 6
length. The rain is continuously fallin
which makes the clay on this island mis-
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-09-07
APPRECIATE THEIR PASTOR.

That the large congregation of the
Sacred Heart Polish Catholic church,
on Prospect avenue, appreciate the
work of their pastor, Rev. d. Il. DEM
benski, was evidenced Monday night at
meeting of the several societies and
sodalities of the church. Monday was
the thirty-second anniversary of Father
Dembenskis birth and the occasion
was fittingly celebrated.
Immediately after the calling of the
meeting to order a message was sent
to Father Dembenski's residence re-
Questing him to come to the meeting
hall. He responded under the impress
sion that his counsel was to be asked
in the arranging of some matter per-
tanning to the welfare of his flock.
AS the priest took his seat on the plat
form one of the congregation arose
and made a speech of a congratulatory
nature, eulogizng the splendid achieve
ments of the pastor.
The speaker addressing himself to
Father Dembenski told them that the
sense of the gathering was to make
known in a substantial manner their
heartfelt gratitude over the many sue
cesses which had crowned the labors
of their pastor. The gifts We're then
presented to Father Dembenski. They
comprised a beautiful gold plated chal-
| ice, a suit of white vestments, a hand
| painted surplice and alb, holy water
| fount, handkerchiefs, hand painted
| cover for the chalice and bouquets of
cut flowers.
Feelingly Father Dembenski re-
sponded to his parishoners and donors.
While he assured them of his gratitude
| for their cherished gifts he stated that
| the reward Of the holy duties and lab
ors he fondly anticipated in the saliva
tion of his congregation and all man
kind to enjoy life eteranl in the world
beyond. The happy occasion came to
close by the rendition of selections
| by the church choir.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-09-07
CAMP AFFAIR POSTPONED

IT was decided to postpone the social
affair arranged for last evening by the
members of Washington camp, No. 333,
Patriotic Order Sons of America, ow-
ing to the small attendance on account
of the rain storm. The affair will be
a public one and the ways and means
committee were instructed to enlarge
the programme accordingly.
tuesday evening, September 13, is
the next regular meeting in Masonic
hall, on North Main avenue, and the
affair viii be carried out there follow
ing the regular business meeting. Da-
via J. Davis will deliver his prize ora
tlon delivered at the state camp con-
yention at York, Pa, few weeks ago.
There Will be recitations, solos, etc.,
and cigars will be passed.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-09-07

Benjamin Reynolds, of 209 Edwards
court, met with serious accident yes
terday afternoon near Gravel Pond.
The injured man was brought to his
residence here and is now under the
care of the family physician, Dr. H.
l.. Gibbs. He was delirious late last
night and his exact condition could
not be ascertained.
The actual circumstances surround
ing the case are rather uncertain. Mr..
Reynolds is either suffering from sun
stroke or concussion of the brain. He.
with some friends was UP on a load
of hay which was being hauled to the
barn. His friends were surprised by
seeing him suddenly slide from the top
| of the load. He fell to the ground, a
distance of about fifteen feet. When
picked up he was unconscious.
He remained unconscious for some
time and since his removal home has
been delirious. 1t is not supposed that
his condition is serious.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-09-07
ALDERMANIC CASES.

James Shawl. of Pire Brook, was hell
In 5000 bali by Alderman Millar last night
to answer at court for threatening to kill
Patrick NoOne, a neiGhbor.
Edward Buhln an, of the West Side, ac-
cused of threS tening to kill his wife, also
had to furnish $500 bail to answer at court
by the same magistrate.
Bernard Barrett, an il surance agent,
had Patrick Judge, of the South Side,
arrested for assaultirg him with club.
He went to judges house to make a col
lection and during dispute Judge, it is
alleged. seized club and striking him
| over the back of the head rendered him
| unconscious. Judge vas held for court.