The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-01-20
TAYLOR NEWS.
A Farewell Reception rendered.
The Town n State OF Excitement.
Personal News.


A very pretty gathering of children as
sembled at the home of Master Russell
O'Horo, of Main street, Tuesday even
ing. The occasion was farewell recep-
tion given by his friends previous 10 his
departure for the Girard college, Phil
adelpha. For several hours the little
ones owned the house and romped and
played to their hearts content. Mrs.
OHoro assisted by few friends did ev-
erythng in their power to aid the chill
dren in their enjoyment. Refreshments
were served at o'clock and the little
ones went home happy. Those present
were: Misses Maud Davis, Henrietta
Harris, Leah and Maud Evans, Lizzie
Davis, Ethel Reese, Lenor Howells,
Ethel O'Horo, Maggie Davis, Ada Da-
Wis, Maggie and Lizzie Marsh, Marian
Harris, Blanche Davis, Margaret Davis,
Sarah Griffiths, Sarah Jones, Hlossie
Reese, Ida and Flora Berger, Annie and
Mary Shea, Margaret and Maud Basham,
Marian and Blodwin Jones and Alice
O'Horo, and Masters Chester Reese, Ezra
and John Powell, Spencer and Lester
Reese Patrick and Willie Lally, Willie
and Thomas Thomas, Benjamin and Har-
ry Harris, Arthur Hoskins, Willie Jones,
Artie Davis. Millie p. Jones, Il. l.. Jones
and II. A. Evans.
Lackawanna Valley council, No. 81,
Junior Order United American Mechan-
les, will meet this evening in Van Horn s
hall.
Mrs. Emanuel Owens of Storrs street.
is confined to her home with sickness.
John s. Knight of Philadelphia, was
here on business yesterday
The festival which was held at the
First Congregational church of North
Taylor on Tuesday and Wednesday even
ing under the auspices of the Ladies' Aid
society was a grand success. Doth So
ri HnDnpiqllV
bers have been highly complimented for
its success for the way they served re-
freshments.
Mrs. John Apgar of Bellevue, was the
guest of her sitter, Mrs Frank Cooper in
this place yesterday.
Taylor castle, No. 267. Knights of the
Golden Eagle, will hold smoker this
| evening in their rooms in Reese's hall.
This order is booming in membership and
| Is becoming the banner lodge of the town.
A musical programme has been prepared
| for the occasion. Every member is urg-
| emily requested to he present.
Mrs. II, D. Powell, of West Pittston, is
the guest of Mrs. ]. E. Daniels, of Main
street.
Mrs. William Davis, Grand District
| Deputy, of South Scranton, visited Pride
| of Lackawanna lady lodge, No. lS of this
place, on Tuesday evening. After all
| business was transacted a social was
held and a good time was enjoyed.
| Mrs. Richard Davis and daughter, Sa-
| rah, of Hyde Park, were the guests Of
| Miss Lydia HoSlins on Tuesday.
Miss Olwen Howells. of Main street
| was the guest of friends in South Scran-
| ton on Tuesday.
| Quite an excitement occurred along
Main street yesterday when a man and
| woman who claimed that they came
| from Wilkes-Barre, We're begging from
| door to door telling many sad stories in
| regard to their wants. AS the couple
| came in front of II. j. Daniels & Co. the
| husband, who was evidently intoxicated
became angry at his wife, who refused
him money. He began to abuse her in
a shameful manner until some nearby
people interfered when he made good his
| escape. The woman also disappeared.