The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-02-15
PECK WILLIE.


The citizens Of Winton borough are
now in a dilemma on the question OF
light. This morning all the arc lamps
used by the Crescent Electric company
i'm lighting the thoroughfares of the
borough for the past five years, have
been removed, consequently the citi-
zens of the borough will be compelled
to prod their weary way in the dark
for some time at least. a new fran
| chise has been granted to a local con-
Germ to light the borough, yet 1t is not
positively ascertained by this time
whether they intend to operate plant
or hold the franchise for its value only.
The blizzard practically stopped all
business in Peckville Monday. The
street cars were tied up, Delaware and
Hudson trains were greatly delayed,
and it was with great difficulty that
pedestrians were able to get along.
Huge snow drifts confronted one at
every turn, and to make matters still
worse the coal supply has became linn
tied and a coal famine is now on. The
collieries have not worked for the past
four or five days and their poal pock-
cts have been emptied of their supply,
and unless the weather abates so that
the breakers can run the conditions will
be of a serious nature.
Mrs. Gummore, of Waymart, is the
guest of her daughters, Miss Anna
Gummore and Mrs. q. M. Pierce.
Manager f. d. HUM, of the Harris
on house, is spending a few days at
Bethlehem, his former home.
About o'clock Monday afternoon
the Sterrick Creek gong sounded ar
alarm of fire. The flames We're in
dwelling owned by a Hungarian near
the breaker. A bucket brigade sub
dued the flames which were confined to
bed. The Hose company was unable
to reach the fire on account of the
heavy snow.
The following programme VIII be
rendered by the Industrial class of the
Baptist church, Wednesday evening,
Feb. Is. The entertainment will be
held at the church, admission cents:
Singing; recitation, Clarence Craig:
recitation, Albetta Bartlett; solo, Har-
mon Sitgraves; reading, Jennie Dixie
| man; instrumental solo, Miss Grace
| Sickler: recitation. Helen Thomas;
solo, Beulah James; dialogue; sing
| ing, Milton and Helen Thomas, recita-
| ton, Retta Ham; recitation, Terzah
| Thomas: solo, Miss Lou Mace; instru-
mental solo, Miss Kingsley; recitation,
Garfield Thomas; recitation, Clara
Stevens: recitation, Hannah Thomas;
recitation, Edna arnold; recitation,
Alice Chivers.
The Wilson Fire company VIII hold
its regular meeting this evening.
Mr.. William Tuthill was at Waymart
Monday. attending the obSequies of
| his father.
Mrs. II. f.. Barnes returned Monday
| from Meridale, n. y, where she has
been attending the funeral of her moth
err and father.
Programme of the entertainment to
be given under the auspices of the
! Piano society of the Methodist church
Wednesday evening, Feb. %, at the
| church: Piano solo, Mr.. f. r. Benja-
min; girl chorus, Morning Invita-
tom" piano solo, Miss Bell Duncan;
pantomne, "Star Spangled Banner"
Miss Elizabeth A. Moyle, w. w. Wat
| kins; piano solo, Miss Bell Duncan;
solo, Miss Anna c. Sands; violin duet,
| Howard Brundage and Richard Nc
| Hue; Keystone Glee club, Mr.. George
| w. Shay, director; recitation, Miss Ola
Rogers; piano solo, Miss Louise Mace;
piano and organ ductt. Mrs. Martin
Sitgraves and Mr.. +, r. BENJAMIN; rec
| itation, Miss Elizabeth a. MOyle; solo,
! w. W. Watkins; piano solo Miss Bell
| Duncan. At the close Of the entertain
ment a reception and social will be held
| in the lecture room.