The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-03-14
JERMYN AND MAYFIELD.

The William Hunter camp, No. 294,
Grand Army of the Republic, and the
Sons of Veterans, of this town, met at
their hall over Winters & Co.'S store,
on Saturday evening, and organized the
Ladies' Auxiliary society. The hall was
elaborately decorated with flags and
bunting. j. G. Turner, an old resident
of this town, was elected to the chair
for the evening, and made a very able
address. He then called upon Mr.. w.
b. Swick, who spoke of the necessity
of being patriotic, and referred to the
present situation of the country. He
was greatly applauded at the close Of
his speech. w. A. Zimmerman and
Jacob Tall were the next speakers
called upon. They followed close upon
the lines of the new organization, which
was very appropriate for the occasion.
Their address was received with much
enthusiasm. Mrs. John Gillis, presi-
dent of the Carbondale Ladies' auxil-
iary, spoke of the necessity of Ladies'
Aid society in connection with the
Grand Army and the Sons of Veterans.
She said that every patriotic woman
should have the workings of the soc-
ETY. concentrated on their mind. At the
close of the evening a large crowd of
the G. A. r. of this town and vicinity
and their friends enjoyed fine repast.
The following are the names of those
from out of town who was present:
Members of Major Randall camp, No.
1873, Sons Of Veterans, of Carbondale;
John Dryden, William Dryden, James
and Ernest Dryden, Allie Hedden, Del
bert Wademan, A. w. Clancy, G. w.
Gilbert; members of Post 1877. G.. A. r.,
Carbondale, William Chase, Jake Idle,
]. Linkfelter, Samuel Linkfelter, Ezra
Little, William Blake, John Brandow,
Frank Sherer, Robert Campbell.
The following are the names of the
auxiliary society of Carbondale, who
were present: Misses Nellie Gillis, Jo-
| hanna Dimmock, Dora Dryden, Adel-
| ina Estabrook, Fannie Butes, S. Long
felter, j. Ethel Clara Carlton, Han
nah Whipple, Jane and Crlna Dilts. ].
| Holland, J. G. Brandow, Eva Lowden,
Mrs. Bell, Maggie Campbell, Ellen
| Byrne and Mrs. Daley.
The Temperance band gave a delight
full social at the Snyder and Edmunds
| hall on Friday evening last A large
| concourse of invited guests were pres
| ent. Music, dancing and numerous
other kinds of games were the fea-
| ture. Refreshments were served.
| Miss Ina Carpenter, of Priceburg is
visiting Mr.. and Mrs. C. A.. Helmes,
of Scott road.
Mr.. c. E. Helmes has taken the
agency of the New Orange Industrial
association of New Jersey.
Mrs. NJ. ]. Shields entertained the
"Pot Luck" club, of Carbondale, last
Friday afternoon. Among those pres
ent were: Mrs. c. T. Meeker, Mrs. A.
W. Reynolds, Mrs. r. II. Reynolds,
Misses Jennie and Alice Butler, Miss
Hattie Pascoe.
Eagan & O'Donnell have been given
the contract for the timing and plumb
ing on the new convent which is about
to be erected at Olyphant. Since this
firm started business in this town they
have by strict attention and correct
methods succeeded in building UP a
large trade.
Liberty Lodge, No 1SS, expects to run
a joint excursion with the Carbondale
lodge to Binghamton in July.
Elias Evans, of Forest City, was the
guest of his son-in-law and daughter
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas +. Griffiths, OF
North Main street, Saturday and Sun
day.
Frank Weshnesfiskie, a Polander OF
East Mayfeld. was arrested at the
Mayfield depot on Saturday evening
Weshnefiskie received a large bill oi
merchandise OF Merchant Mendleson
of Mayfield, and after receiving his
pay on Saturday returned to his house
and concealed himself until II became
dark. Mr.. Mendleson hearing of his
intention swore out a warrant for his
arrest. Constable Mulderig, at a late
hour, captured the fugitive. He wa:
given a hearing at Justice OF the Peace
John McCafferty. The defendant wa.
held in 5000 bail. Being unable to find
a bondsman, he was then placed II
the borough prison until Monday morn
ing. when he will be taken TO tn,
county Jail.
John Mainard and his son, Charles
returned home Saturday after spend
ing a week visitisg down In some o.