The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-11-18
JERMYN AND MAYFIELD.
Joe Lawler Seriously Injured by Fall
ing Through Bridge--Reception
Held at the Home of Miss Man
dane Rymer-other Newsy Items.

ing Through a Bridge--Reception
Held at the Home of Miss Man
dane Rymer-other Newsy Items.
Joe, the ten-year-od son of Mr. and
Mrs Michael Lawler. of the East Side,
was seriously injured yesterday by fail
ing through the bridge over which the
Delaware and Hudson railroad passes.
just north of the depot. The boy, with
number of companions, was on his
way home from school shortly after
midday, and as they were passing the
crossing a coal train was Just pulling
out going north. The boys jumped on
and at the bridge they attempted to
alight. Young Lawler, in doing so, fell
through the bridge and struck with
great force on his head on the paved
sidewalk, a distance of ten or twelve
feet underneath. He managed to walk
nearly to his home some distance
away, and was then seized with con-
Vulsions. He was carried indoors and
medical aid at once summoned. DR.. J.
s. Graves, who promptly responded,
found the boys skull badly fractured.
place as large as dollar being
wards taken to the Carbondale Emer-
gency hospital, where an operation was
performed upon him. His parents were
informed last evening that the hospi-
tai staff were of the opinion that the
boy would recover.
The Ladies' Aid society Of the Metho-
dist Episcopal church will hold an en-
tertainment and supper in the base
ment of the church on THANKSGIVING
night. Chicken pie will be served, with
vegetables and oysters served in diff
ferent styles. The entertainment will
be given by the Glee club. Supper and
entertainment. twenty-five cents.
\ reception was held at the home of
Miss Mandane Rymer, of South Main
street, yesterday afternoon and was
quite largely attended. The interior of
the house was beautifully decorated
with palms and chrysanthemums. Mes
danes Badger, Winter and Parks as.
sisted in receiving the guests.
At the last meeting of Pride of Jer-
myn lodge, No. ;. Daughters of st.
George, the following officers were
nominated for election for the coming
term: Past president, Mrs. L. j. Dave:
president, Selma Seymour: vice-presi-
dent, Annie Lander: financial secre-
tary, Mary NJ. Penny; recording secre-
tary, Mary Maynard; treasurer, Mabel
Couch; chaplain, Sarah Bone: first con-
ductor, Bessie Wilson; second conduc-
tor, Hannah Tucker; inside guard, Jane
Wheeler; outside guard, Jane Taylor.
trustees, Mesdames Mann, Parkyns and
Penrose.
Joseph Ohnmacht and his sister, Miss
Lizzie, of Fourth street, We're given an
agreeable surprise on Thursday even
ing, when a large party of their young
friends invaded their home, prepared
to spend social evening together. The
visitors were gladly welcomed and soon
commenced a round of pleasure, which
lasted until a halt was called for re-
freshments. The games were after
wards continued and kept going until
late hour. Just before the young
people began to leave for their homes
Prof. Arthur Fowler made his appear
ance and took a flashight photograph
of the group. Those present were Liz
zie and James Mann. Cora Fowler. Eva
Jaffrey, Louisa Cudlip. Emma Whit
beck, Mary A. Langman, Emma Meth
ertOn, Lucy Bennett, Clara Ohnmacht
Clarissa and Gladys Waters, John and
James Whitbeck Sydney and Reginald
Waters, VIII Cudlip, Frank Jeffrey.
Edward Bennett, Thomas Mellow, Fred
Stephens, George Tucker. Willie Lang
man, Harry Cudlip and Robert Prynn,
Oscar c. Smith camp, Sons of Vet
Grams, will hold special meeting next
! Wednesday evening, at which all men,
bers are requested to be present
Rev. F.. r. Lewis, of Scranton. will
| preach tomorrow morning and evening
at the Memorial, Congregational church.
Mildred, the little daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Walter Prior, of l. street. is
| quite sick.
The supper held under the auspices
of the Ladies' Aid society of the Com
| gregational church, Thursday evening
was attended by good sized crowd ~
people. The contest between Miss
Blanche Davis and Miss Sarah Jones
for quilt was won by the former. who
secured over S34 to $l2 by her opponent.
The local Federal union met in Jones'
hall last evening.
The Ladies' Aid society Of the First
Baptist church will meet in the church
| Monday afternoon.
! Mrs. Davis and Mrs. Powell of For-
est City, were callers here yesterday
| Rev. Maynard r. Thompson, pastor
of the Baptist church, is getting his
study arranged In his new home in the
Hitler property on Beacon street.
The smoker of the Knights of Pythias
held last evening was a most enjoy
able affair and was attended by a large
number OF the fraternity.